47 10 557 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7598df5e178a6a6d557203137665e08b.pdf 71ac4ced39c81dd61696e5f6a832f1a0 PDF Text Text Diary of Benjamin Freure [afreurep1] Ship George Newcastle 1836 London Docks - May 11th 1836 Apr1 23rd Left Glemham for America - Luggage to Ipswich by Jas. Cook - Andrew and his Mother with him I took my gun and pistols from Margoram's Wickham went to Clapham and dined there went to Marcus' in the afternoon slept there that night. 24th Sunday went to the Town church in the morning pleased with seeing the children from the school and with the chiming of the Tower bells, and delighted with hearing the organs Solemn Sounds. Went to St. Lawrence's in the afternoon a pretty church and small organ but the music both there and at the Tower moderate - very poor and the sermons at each like the music moderate at Marcus' Sunday night & Breakfast on monday morning. 25th Went on board steamer packet, had a very pleasant towing to London got there between 6 & 7 in the evening. Hurried our luggage on shore and some porters bundled them into the warehouse for which I paid them 2/-. ["rather too much" crossed out] I thought they were better paid for their work than I had been for mine before I left Glemham. The clerk of the warehouse (a very civil young man) had heard were we were ultimately going kindly offered his advice were to lodge that night which if we had not intended taking Arthur we should have gladly accepted, and I have had no reason to think my confidence in him would have been misplaced - Now was the beginning of our dif[afreurep2] -ficulties, he enquired (after I told him I had a son in town) were he lived, I could not tell him for we had forgotten the name of his Master, the name of the street and the number of the house all we could recollect he lived some were not a great way from White Chappie. He advised us to give some one acquainted with the town a trifle to go with us, we did so and agreed with a young man for sixpence. We went through White Chappie in hopes we might perchance see Arthur, or might recollect his Masters name if we should be lucky enough to see it; but alass! no Arthur nor name met our eyes. - we then went to an old woman's were Arthur did once lodge and got the information we stood in need off. We soon found Arthur's place of abode but he was walked out with his Master we set up all night very anxiously expecting him to come home every minute, but nor him nor his Master came till after 6 oclock in the morning. Not having ever seen the man I was not without my fears that he might come home Tipsy and perhap be angry with us for intruding ourselves were we certainly had no kind of right. The woman treated us with the greatest friendship but appeared to be as uneasy as we were on account of her husbands unexpected stay as it was by no means a usual practice with him. a more disagreeable [afreurep3] night I do not recollect ever to have experienced. "Sorrows may continue for a night but joy cometh in the morning." So says the psalmist and so it was with us. Arthur and his master came in the morning quite sober and with all the good nature possible bid us welcome �breakfast was got ready and after hearing our tale he told us to make his home our home as long as it might be convenient to us. 26 [Apr.] After breakfasting with our new friend we went to Mitcham to see Frederick; the road for 10 or 12 miles the pleasantest I ever saw; very handsome houses on each side all the way but a few rods distant from each other. The intermediate spaces between each filled with trees and gardens: and very frequently streets extending perhaps a quarter or half a mile (in right angles from the direct street to Mitcham); intermingled in the same manner with beautiful Houses, trees, and gardens, and sometimes a beautiful common intersected in different directions with coach roads and surrounded with elegant houses. We Found Frederic and his wife and child well saw Benjamin in the evening at Frederics he was very well, and just upon entering upon a famous good place - we carried the owl to Frederic and put it in a back room there was a hole under the door it got out and was gone in the morning, but was found by a boy and Frederic got it again by paying a shilling for it. We slept at Mitchham that night and returned to London next day. [afreurep4] Wednesy 27th [Apr.] Slept at a respectable coffee house for which I paid sixpence a night each for my wife and myself. Andrew slept with Arthur. Thursy 28 Engaged our places on board the ship, George of Newcastle, for Montreal (on Wednesday 27) got our luggage on board this day; and slept on board very comfortably. are to sail on Monday. Satury 30 Nothing material today, (sail on Monday) Sundy 1 May Went to St. Georges Church (in the East) a pretty church and furnished with an organ; music, and sermon, both moderate. Could not go any where afternoon on account of my wife having caught cold and being very unwell. Mondy 2 May Chimney sweeps holliday celebrated should have been yesterday but for its being the sabbath. A great many bands published at St. Georges yesterday I think not less than a Dozen. To one of the schools for Girls a Gentleman have left a donation with directions for every one of the scolars to receive on their wedding day (provided she marry a man of good character and approved by the Guardians of the Charity) the sum of one Hundred pounds, and as some one or more of them are married every May day (which I think is the day stipulated for them to do it) the Bells are rung all the day and all is festivity and joy. Sail on Wednesday. [afreurep5] Tuesdy 3 May Went to Mitcham was very happy to hear that Fred had recovered his lost owl stoped there that night - went to see Ben in the morning found him ["very luckily" crossed out] in the knife house. He gave me a hat; and Frederic's wife gave me plumb cake to carry to my wife. �3 Wednesy 4th to sail on Saturday. Thursy 5th preparing as much as we could for sailing Fridy 6th Satury 7th to sail on Monday. Sundy 8th went to St. Pauls in the morning. It is a most noble building; and the finest organ I ever heard or I suppose ever shall; the low notes echoing thro' the vast hollow of the building resembles distant thunder which accompanied with the sounds of the higher ones have a most delightful effect: but the music they played consisting entirely of chaunts was not so pleasing to me as I expected it would have been. ["The sermon I could not hear enough off to know much about it, but from what I could hear I rather think it was simliar to that at St. Georges, moderate" crossed out] They were chiming the bells at Bow as we went past I supposed there was twelve but could not know possitively as the carriages made such a constant rattling on the stones I wished them all in the Red Sea with Pharaoh. But from what little we could hear [afreurep6] it is a grand peal; far far superior to any I ever heard before; I think nothing can exceed the fine solemn tones of the great Bells. Mondy 9th May Monday is come but no sailing. Put offs have been the order of the day from our first being in London they began directly after landing by setting up the whole night expecting Arthur every minute. Next, after writing to the parish to remit the money to the ship agent (Mr. Knowles) stipulated for us; that was done imediately by the parishoners so far all was well; but when I applied at Mr. Knowles chambers to enquire about it; they told me he had received the order but the bank had not paid it; I applied again the Bank had paid the money but Mr. Knowles was not at the office; we called again same day He had been there but was just gone. Went again next day waited several hours he did not come went another day they told us they did not expect him that day. One of the days appointed for sailing was Saty. 7 May I got up on the Friday morning my mind filled with dread; we had not taken our provisions on board nor received the money of Mr. Knowles and as I had been disappointed so many times I might be disappointed again, and if we did sail next [afreurep7] day I could not devise any means how I could possibly proceed with any propriety on my voyage. However I got up a little earlier than usual and stated our situation to Andrew and agreed with him to help me to forward our business all he could - I went to Mr. Knowles office he was not there but was expected there in a very little time - full of anxiety for the result every person that come in I hoped was Mr. Knowles; at last a Gentleman came in who seemed to take an active part in the business; I asked one of the clerks if he could do mine he told me that Gentleman was Mr. Knowles; nothing could sound pleasanter in my Ears than that did at that time. He presently enquired if I was the man to whom the letter from Glemham related - I told him yes he gave a check upon Harvies Bank for six pounds the �clerk enquired if I wished him to get it cashed I thanked him; and it was done for me. Altho' I had two ounces more weight I came home two stones lighter than I went. We got our provisions on board to day, and were fully prepared to begin the voyage - went to rest to night with a mind much more at ease than it was when I rose in the morning. [afreurep8] Tuesday 10th May Nothing to do to day but to rest contented that we are prepared to sail talk of sailing tomorrow. Wednesy 11th - nothing to do to day for us. Crew very busy taking in Iron Thursy 12th - Crew very busy again this morning taking in Iron, water etc. removed the ship this morning at half past Eleven from the docks to what they called the bason stayed they till next morning. Friday 13 - Set off again this morning between eleven and twelve - opposite West India docks at one - Gravesend between four & five Saturday 14 - In the channel - lay for an hour or two for the tide - weighed anchor at noon and are going slowly on now - several of the passengers very sick this afternoon wind very cool could not write on deck. The captain advised me to get in the boat that was on the deck I did so; and spoiled a most famous pen by striking the nib on one of the oars, went to bed early fearing that I was going to be like some others on board as my head began to ach. ["and my stomach to rumble and" crossed out] seemed very chilly but soon felt comfortable in bed and fell asleep and slept very comfortably thro' the night. [afreurep9] Sunday 15 May 1836 - The first Sunday that ever I began at sea; how it will finish Heaven only knows - I have not begun it in the manner I wished; and had had in contemplation for some time past; I find 'tis impossible for me to associate with any satisfaction to myself; with any of my ship-mates. - To me O Father, whose almighty power the Heavens, and Earth and Seas adore, to the be all my thought directed, all my desires known, and all my actions guided; let my whole trust be on the and thy will not mine be done; and let me never be confounded. - Everyone now anxious to see the eclipse of the sun we had an opporntunity of seeing it very accurately as the Mate was so obliging as to furnish me with a black lens; which enabled me to oblige a great part of the passengers with a perfect sight of it which otherwise they would not have had. We had just passed Dungeness light house at the time think in the evening we were opposite Beachy head. - very pleasant weather; but so calm that we make but little way. Monday 16th very pleasant this morning ["a large whale passed the ship this morning about eight oclock; and what a shame I was not up early enough to see it" crossed out] Have been reading an interesting story called the irreparable misfortune; from a French Author, of a lady who proved faithless to the most affecte husband. �[afreurep10] Oh! Andrew! I am sorry to see him fooling away his time in playing with cards or some such nonsense with Boys on deck; the principal part of this day he have lost in that manner; what pity when there is such a good opportunity to employ his time to a good purpose. It gives me pleasure that the captn have given me leave, or rather an invitation to read or write on the Quarter deck, but it will not do except in very calm weather the motion of the ship is too much the sea have been very smooth all day; we have made but little way; nearby land still; Fiddling and dancing this evening on deck; Andrew one of the players Tuesday 17th May. Fair wind this morning; have been getting forward well all day; seems to be dying away this Evening. One of the passengers this morning had some beef he thought wanted washing; he was advised by some one to tye it to a string and throw it into the sea at the ships stern, and let it remain for a little while drawing along in the water he took the advise but in throwing it the string broke, and he saw his beef no more. - From the motion of the ship being greater to day some of the people on board have felt themselves unwell I have felt rather squeamish but it seems to be going off; my wife have been a good deal affected but the Captain was so kind as to give her a little Brandy and she is better. [afreurepl 1] Wednes y 18 May - We are got near Penzance; in consequence shall not see land for some time to come. Still going on with fair breeze I have often thought when I was engaged at work all the day, how happy those people were that had nothing to do but were at perfect liberty to employ their time as they pleased. I thought if I were placed in such a situation I could make myself very contented in reading and writing. - and if music were added to my amusement, my happiness would be as complete as this life could admit off; but I now find rny Ideas were very erroneous. - I am in perfect health, on board a good ship, very pleasant weather, I enjoy the sea, the gentleman who commands the ship is a very intelligent good natured man, he have read a great deal and have been so obliging as to offer a variety of books for my amusement; and several of the passengers have been equally kind so that I have the opportunity of always seeing something entirely new to me. I read when I please, write when I please, eat & drink when I please, go to bed when I please, 5jet up when I please; and yet with all these conveniences and agreeables time sometimes Seems rather irksome and heavy. - mismanagement somewhere. - Have been picking my potatoes this afternoon which were shooting very fast; very contented while after that job. [afreurepl 2] Thursday 19 May - Alas! sick, sick, sick, very sick to day. have not been so 'till now. Friday 20 th - Still sick, all of us. Saturday 21 - Grow still worse. scarcly able to wait of each other. Sunday 22 nd - Still sick at times, not able to go on deck. obliged to ly on our births almost all day. �Monday 23rd - Still very debilitated and strenghless not at all inclined to get of our beds. A man who had been very ill from his first coming on board dyed this morning. In consequence of which every one was requested by the Captain to go on deck this afternoon which we were obliged to comply with, altho' we were scarcly able to walk up the ladder from the hold. The afternon was very cold and as we felt very ill we were obliged to ly down on the deck, but altho' we lay shivering with cold several hours we did not feel any inconvenience from it afterwards; I certainly expected we must all of us have caught severe colds; but that was not the case, we went to bed early and were soon rocked into a very comfortable sleep. For altho' we always felt very ill while we were employed after what business we were obliged to do; boiling our gruel making our beds etc. we generally slept very comfortable at nights. [afreurep13] Tuesday 24 May - Still sick in the day time, except when lying still on our beds. Wednesday 25 - Still remain sick, the sea have been constantly rather leavy for this week past. Thursday 26 - To day the sea is much smoother and I hope our sickness is nearly over, I have been able to be on deck a considerable part of the day. Friday 27 Altho' the last evening was remarkably fine, quite calm, and pleasant; the sea have been the most rough and turbulent to night that it have been ever since we began our voyage, and continue the same this morning; which have brought on our sickness a gain quite fresh. Saturday 28th - Sea still rough, and weather colder, cannot get well yet. Sunday 29th - Still cold, and unpleasant, did not go on deck nor yesterday nor to day kept in bed the principle part of our time. Monday 30th - Still cold and uncomforable. saw Ice go past. Tuesday 31st - Colder - more Ice seen to day Wednesday 1 June - Very cold this morning and rafty went on deck this morning did not remain there more than half an hour was so cold I thought I never should be warm any more. Thursday 2 June - very cold still did not get up all to day. could scarcly keep myself warm in bed [afreurep14] Friday 3 rd - Still cold in bed almost all day. �Saturday 4th - not quite so cold but still in bed all Day. and tho' I have slept a considerable part of the days continued to sleep well at nights. Sunday 5th Pleasanter to day, sea very smooth got up about three oclock this afternoon and went on deck a little while for the first time since Wednesday. Monday 6th - Sea very smooth ship going along slowly and steadily, - saw land today covered with snow we are in the Gulf of St. Laurence. Tuesday 7th - a child died with small pox on board buried in the deep last night at 10 o'clock. Rainy unpleasant day. did not go on deck much to day. Wednesy 8th - Nothing material to day. Thursday 9 th - Passed very near land to day it looked very dreary and cold. Friday 10th - Made very little way to day, were forced to shift the sails very frequently. land observable on both sides. River about 24 miles across. land appears high and Rocky. went on deck about 3 afternoon to day and took more exercise than I have done for the last fortnight, and certainly felt much the better for it. expected to sleep very soundly at night, but having been so long in the habit of being rocked to sleep, as the ship was very [afreurep15] very steady I could not go to sleep at all for several hours although I felt perfectly well, and lay as warm and easy apparently as possible. Saturday 11th June - Saw land only on one side the River to day a high hill appeared this afternoon we passed a lighthouse last night just got sight of it in the evening. Captain spoke to a ship yesterday afternoon she came from Exeter; had been on her voyage six weeks. We had been only four; so had outsaild her a fortnight. - an American boat with thre men came along side and put a pilot on board. - The Captain say we shall reach the Quarentine station tomorrow: how long we shall be forced to remain there is still to be told; but I am afraid it will be a considerd time on account of the small pox being on board. However we are lucky in having a good stock of provissions on board. I did not expect to have felt any more sickness but had another little fit directly after leaving the deck this evening but it was soon over but have not recovered my last appetite yet. Sunday 12 June. - Went on deck about nine this morning. not very pleasant on account the wind blowing rather too cold; and being unfavorable made the ship too much on her beam ends. - another child died last night and was buried in the River at five o'clock this morning. - melancholy situation them people are in were the small pox is - they are [afreurep16] in the steerage, and consist of people sent from Folkstone in Kent, and places adjacent, amounting in all to about sixty, about one half of them from Folkstone. �We have been nearer the side of the river to day than we have been before, and the land appeared to be covered very thickly in general with shrubs; which I was informed were principally spruce firs; some places appeared to be naked and barran. - I saw houses and the smoke from the chimnies; but were not near enough to see the inhabitants. Monday 13 June - Got up early this morning and went on deck directly. was highly delighted with the scene it was a most beautiful morning, quite calm and the river growing narrower we could see the land more distinctly on both sides than at any time before. - on our right hand appeared a ridge of high mountains at least they appeared so to me never having seen any thing like them before: extending (as the Captain informed me a bout fifteen miles). altho' the whole appeared nearly opposite to the ship. - do not appear to be any inhabitants out there are people because I can see smoke in one place. They appear to be covered with some kind of trees or shrubs. The other side is more level but both very pleasing to me. I never enjoyed life more than I do at this instant; it is now near noon; and the weather as pleasant as it can possibly be. [afreurep17] Monday 13th June continued. - a melancholy accident happened yesterday. - The captain had two dogs on board, which from their inoffensive manners were not disliked by any one. Whither it was from a similarity of dispositions I know not but a friendly intamacy was contracted between one of them and myself. Yesterday afternoon we spoke to each other as usual: and after lying some time at my feet on the deck I went down below and he went on the ships stern, from which, on a sudden motion of the ship, his foot slipped and he fell over board. he struggled hard against the stream to regain the ship, but alas! Struggled in vain was soon out of sight; and was seen no more. David said, O Lord! how wonderfull art thou in all thy works; I certainly have now the greatest reason to make the same exclamation. we are about sixty miles below Quebec and surely nothing can exceed the beauty and Grandeur of the noble river Saint Lawrence, and its picturisk banks unadorned with any thing of mans invention. for tho' we see smoke in places behind the hills we see no fine buildings. I do not recollect ever to have enjoyed one day in all my life more than I have done this. It is now about seven in the evening the water is smooth as glass and the ship lying quite still all nature seems to have finished its days work. [afreurep18] Tuesday 14 June I ["got up" crossed out] rose earlier than I usually do this morning to see the sun rise over the water and was so lucky as to have a fine view of it, as the morning was very clear and the water in a very favourable direction from the ship. I certainly never saw any thing more beautiful than its rise, apparently out of the water. The shore on both sides of us is variagated with white dots in clusters and ridges which appear like ship, but are in reality houses, and we sometimes can observe one larger and differing from the rest by appearing Higher; they are churches. (Two o'clock afternoon) we are now nearer to them and can plainly see what they are. - we are nearly opposite to a very pretty church a turret at each end, and a gilded ball on each about halfway up the turret. The houses have a very neat appearance, roofs and every part �of them being white. They are all near the edge of the water. The land generally seem to rise very very high at the back of them. - we are now passing a famous church covered with something red, the walls are white, and three Turrets two at one end and one at the other. on the other side of us, is a peninsula that look like an Island (it just seems it), in the middle of the River is covered thickly with trees, or shrubs, and have a very pretty appearance. we passed two small Islands an hour since covered in the same manner. [afreurep19] The houses seen from the middle of the River appear to the eye to be close to the water edge but are in general about a quarter or half a mile distant from it. The land appear very high opposite to the ['Island" crossed out] (peninsula in the River). The beauty of the day is over it has been delightfull, but it is very cloudy a head, and seem to indicate a storm. sails reefed and ship lying still. another child died on board ["last" crossed out] this morning. Wednesday 15 June - Quite a change; we are landed. - This morning when I rose the ship was under weigh and in about an hour we got to the quarentine station, the ship lay too and the Docter was expected on board in a short time and in half and hour we were all ordered on deck; the Docter was on board. We had all of us to pass before him; and he counted the number of us. he then order'd all mothers who had sick children to go immediately on shore with the children, and the whole of the passengers were ordered to pack up all there luggage and be ready to leave the ship as soon as possible; no time allowed for breakfast. all were busy as bees and in about an hour beds were tyed up boxes packed and we began to leave the ship. - the boats carried us a bout two hundred rods and put us on shore at the foot of a rock of solid stone in a very rough state. we had then to remove our luggage up the rocks a bout two hundred yards which was no easy task [afreurep20] (Wednesda6 15 May continued.) However we set a bout it lustily and were soon in a house built in purpose, with a double row of births two deep for sleeping which would contain more than a hundred people; and by no means an uncomfortable place. This building like all others here is all white, roof as well as sides;which have a very pretty effect. The roofs are boarded then covered with slate and painted white. The place were we are is very pleasant; covered over every were very thickly with spruce firs. But we are not allowed to go any where further than the front of the house extends down to the foot of the rock at the waters edge, so cannot know much about it. I shall be very glad when we get our freedom. Because the mind is kept continually in suspence we must stay ten days; and if another case of malady should happen before that time is expired it will prolong our stay in consequence we cannot tell how long. There is wood allowed, which everyone must rive or chop to peices, and make their own fires in clefts of the rock. - There is a shop at one end of our dwelling were is sold beer, bread and all necessary articles, so that a person may live very well here if they have money. - Beer 3d pint, bread much the same as in England Butter 14d pr lb, salt 2d - eggs 12 for one shilling, milk 2d a pint. - I certainly had not thought of being detained here; nor do I like it. still we ought not to complain; the law is a good one. �[afreurep21] Grose Island the name of the place were we are Thursday 16 June - Two more ships are come here with emegrants on board which were sent on shore from one of them yesterday amounting to more than a[ ? ] hundred. - the other an Irish ship from Londondery with three hundred and sixty emegrants which were sent on shore to day. one boat load came in the morning and were landed with their luggage another boat load was sent but the tide was so low that the boat got aground at some distance from the landing place and there they were obliged to remain all the day crowded together in the boat 'till the tide came in the evening, when they were landed and the rest were sent. There are seperate buildings for every ships passingers; and those belonging to each ship are not allowed to have any intercourse with those of any other not even to talk together. - A regement of soldiers are stationed here to preserve order; and centinels constantly standing in diferent places so as they can observe every transaction. Here is an hospital to which every one that is unwell is sent directly after they are landed. Friday 17th June - Six o'clock in the evening our ship is now got under sail and set off for Quebec; from whence he is to send a steam-packet for us as soon as we can get our discharge; from the medical board here declaring that we are all in perfect health. we are in hopes that Monday or Tuesday next will set us free. [afreurep22] Friday 17 continued - Another large ship is now come in and appears to be as full of passingers as she can hold; the deck is covered with them. The ship that came here from Londonderry had been on her passage six weeks. - we have been but five so that we cannot count ourselves unlucky yet. Saturday 18 June - Another large ship is come here with a great number of passengers; I think they also came from Ireland. Andrew and myself have been washing 2 bed-rugs and 2 bed cases; we tyed them to the end of a line and hung them into the water in the river at the edge of the rocks; the water being rather rough kept dashing them angaints the side of the rock and made them quite clean in a very little time. - Another ship this afternoon with a great many passingers. - The passingers belonging to the ship from Londonderry have been getting on board this afternoon with their luggage and continue very busily at it late this evening. Sunday 19th June - Andrew and myself got up about five o'clock this morning and went on the rocks and read the service for the day with the psalms and lessons; nothing could be pleasanter than it was; the morning very fine and the water gently dashing againsts the rock at our feet. - Read the eveng service this afternoon before dinner. people belonging to other ships, very busy all day washing their linnin and drying it on the rocks. It is realy wondfull to see the trees growing in the solid stone which is the case as far as we can see them [afreurep23] �from our yard, which we are not suffered to go out off; but I have reason to think it as all solid stone for some miles around; in consequence cannot be cultivated there is now and then a tuft of grass growing in the low places were a little soil is collected I suppose from the leaves that fall from the trees rotting and washing into the hollows. some weeds also; sow thistle, burdock, and some others like what are in England. The trees appear to be princepally, spruce fir, ash, and elm. Monday 20 th June - This morning Finished washing all our linnin, blankets, rugs, trowsers, slops, Jackets etc we had orders about eight o'clock to roll up our beds to one end of our births, and to empty all our boxes and to lay all our linnin neatly folded for the inspection of the Surgeon; which was all done, and no fault found. - so that we are in hopes we shall Tuesday 21 st June - Another day is nearly gone, and we have heard nothing about when we are to leave this place. - I have cut my name on a pale in the yard and Andrew have cut his, and his mothers; we did it to pass away the time. A ship now just gone; another weiging anchor and will soon follow her; only one left here now. Wednesday 22 June - Orders this morning for every on to take away the beds and white wash their births, - two Docters have been here and we were all ordered to pass before them, we are in expectation that the steam boat will come for us this afternoon. [afreurep24] The Docter have now told us that the steam boat will come for us this evening, we all seem glad, but still I dread it, it is a very great deal of work to get our luggage on board but perhaps we may get on better than I expect. I shall be very glad when we get to end of our journey, we had packed everything ready for starting but night is come and not boat so we have to unpack again and go to our old lodgings. Thursday 23 rd June - What this day will bring forth is still to be told, but I am very doubtfull whither we shall go today. It seems to be the opinion of every one here that it is a misfortune that we are detained here, but whither it be so in reality we cannot possibly know, providence rules in a way so far above our comprehension that we cannot tell what is for our good, or for our ill. But of this we may be certain, that it is our best way to make ourselves as easy as we possibly can, under any circumstances that we may chance to befall us; knowing well that providence must, will, and ought to rule our best way is to divest ourselves as much as we can from both hopes and fears; neither to hope, nor dread tomorrow; our Blessed Saviour said sufficient is the day to the evil thereof. - and the evil of this day have been more than that of any day since we sailed from London; in the morning we had a order to pack and get all our luggage out which we did and had to carry it over the rocks and put it in a boat sent by the Doctor as he expected the steam [afreurep25] packet would be up directly; the luggage was hurried into the boat the steamer came in sight and when came near was hailed by the Docter. it had been down the river about one hundred and sixty miles to a ship that was wrecked a few days since and was so heavily �laden it could not take us on board we were therefore obliged to take all luggage out of our boat and carry it up the rocks again. - In a bout three hours another order was given to carry it all down the rocks again, and over a place were the water flow at high tide, and cross another ridge of rocks; as the steamer was coming to take us in the evening. All was bustle, and we finished getting every thing over about eight o'clock. - we were then ordered to go back to our old habitation; all our beds all our victuals left behind on the rocks five or six men being appointed to sty with it to guard it; as there were a great many Irish in the barracks just by it. - we went back and made a fire in our yard and sat up all night. in consequence the night was not spent very pleasant Friday 24 June - This morning daylight came but saw no steamer. - We begged leave of our stomachs were not very keen, the steamer came in sight; every hand busy again getting our things to the water-edge and putting them in the steamers boat; got them all on board about nine o'clock. [afreurep26] ten oclock; the steamer is now set off. we shall soon loose sight of Grose Island were we have been prisoners for the last ten days; guarded noght and day by two soldiers and an officer in almost constant attendance. - Half past twelve we are got to Quebec it is a beautiful place. - At first going to it the houses are to the water edge. - further on the rock rises very steep and high on the top of which appears to be Fortifications. There are four apparently very handsome churches; one with a cupula like Sanit Pauls in London the others handsome spires. some of the Houses the roofs shine like silver. One of the spires shine the same. - The river all the way we came this morning is delightful both sides lined with white houses the same as it has been for a great many miles back; only the river not being so wide we can see them better. - Last night I saw for the first time what are here called fire flies. They appear just after the going down of the sun and exactly like sparks of fire appearing and disappearing instantaniously, the same as sparks do. - There is a little spot I was told upon one of the wings so that whenever that is turned so as to meet the eye you see the glitter. Andrew and I walked into the town of Quebec this afternoon. In the lower part of the town the houses are by no means good ones. - The upper part of the town is on the top of a rock which for a very considerable part of the way round rises perpendicular as high as Glemham steeple, and in some places much higher so that when you look over the walls, you see the lower part of the town directly under your eyes [afreurep27] the tops of the houses being far below. - The largest ["church which I supposed to be the cathedral" crossed out] building is the Parliament House is an extensive building but not built in a church style the windows of which there are a great many, are small, and like those of private houses; and a number ot chimnies around, so that the precincts I suppose are inhabited, and perhaps we did not see the Church (which was evidently the case as it is not a church); for a little further on we saw very near a very Elegant church large windows and beautiful steeple, and spire covered apparently with silver, which I have been told is a �catholic one. The houses in this part of the town are very good ones; some of them are very hadnsome. A range of Cannon of large calibre are placed on the edge of the rock pointing over the lower town so as to command the shipping in the river. The packet we are on board off is a very large one much larger than any in England; and most neatly fitted up; I did not see any thing in London like it. I am told that we have cows, and horses, and hogs on board but I have not seen them except one horse which stands in the steerage. Saturday 25 th June - The steamer was to set off again at eight o'clock last night as it lay still at Quebec yesterday afternoon. What time it did start I do not know; for I went to bed early and as I did not get any sleep the night before In consequence I soon fell asleep and slept very soundly till eight oclock this morning. What thus passed in the night I know not. What I have seen of the river since I got up is not so pleasing to my eye as it was on the other side Quebec [afreurep28] We are into just got through St. Peter's bay, (tis now five o'clock) when you are nearly over that broad it appears as if there was no way out of it as it look entirely surrounded with trees but when the opening appears it is very beautiful; horses and cows feeding and the shores lined with white houses as it has been were we have passed. - They tell one the place were are now is called Sorel. - Altho' the steamer is repleat with every convenience, in the most elegant style, we never have been so disagreably situated as we have been ever since we left Quebec; a great many passengers being taken on board there of all discriptions, we were all huddled together which was not at all congenial to the feelings of people who are fond of peace and quiet. The sleeping department was a great deal more obnoxious than the decks; as a number of the passingers many of which were Irish, were strongly suspected of being infested with bugs, lice, and other vermin; and as the births were only divided from each other by a boarded partition, we were in fear least some of their retinue might leave them and enter our services; which would have been directly contrary to our design of travelling incog. - This will be the last night we shall be cribbed up here. This evening about five o'clock we went to a whart by the side of the river to take in wood and while that was doing, a child fell over board, one of the sailors directly jumped into the water after it; ropes were thrown our, poles were brought & all the people on board crowded to that side of the boat which made it ly so much on that side [afreurep29] that the man in the water was drawn under the boats side, and it was thought he would have been drowned; the people on board were ordered to go on the other side the boat and in about five minutes they were both taken out of the water and both saved. Sunday 26 June - When I awoke this morning I heard some one on board say; in a quarter of an hour we shall be there. I jumped up, dressed as quick as I could and went on deck Montreal was in sight and a beautiful place it appeared. it was about five o'clock am, and the sun shining on the spires, that were covered with tin they looked as if they were covered with silver. I asked our captain whither the boat would go along side his ship, as we were to take our luggage on board her till we could get a conveyance to proceed. He told me no; I �enquired of him how far his ship lay from were the boat would unload; he said if measured the distance after I got on shore I should know exactly. In a few minutes the boat was at the landing place; we had some trouble in getting our parcels off the steamer but not so much as I expected. We got everything safe on board the George a bout eight o'clock, we now seem to be got home again Got our breakfast; shaved, put on clean shirt, took a walk by the side of the Canal about three quarters of a mile; when I cam back all three of us went and looked into [afreurep30] the French Church a new and most noble building - it is a square and very large and lofty pile and the inside as elegante as it seem possible to make it. - went to the English church after noon; it is a handsome church and a very fine Organ, which was well played, when service was over and I came out of that I went in my way home into a Catholic church a very beautiful place; decorated with silver, and very different from any thing I ever saw before. The markets at Montreal are well supplyed every day; Horses, cows, calves, sheep, fouls, fish, oranges, apples, and all sorts of vegitables; shops well stocked with goods of all discriptions. - a great many large and very respectable Hotels. Here appears to be every thing that is required to make life comfortable Sundays are observed here with more propriety than in any other town that ever I saw few people seen in the streets except those going to and from places of public worship; printed papers are pasted up byt he public walks with the words, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy" - I was walking over a condsiderable part of the town late in the evening of this day, did not see one person the least intoxacated; did not hear any noise in the public houses; nor have I seen anyone tipsy since I have been here. Monday 27 June - I went this morning and engaged a passage from here to Toronto for fifteen shillings each with one cwt of luggage with each person the rest over that weight [afreurep31] to be paid for. - It is a much better bargain than I expected I could have made. Tuesday 28 June - Unlucky day - gave my wife a quarter dollar to buy a few little articles she did not take her change or lost twenty three copper afterward. Had to hurry our luggage from on board the George this morning, before breakfast. tried to sell our biscuit asked 15/- for 1 >2 cw l was offerd 10/- wish I had sold them at that price. - Andrew and went into the market. I bought a pair of shoes for which I paid 2/- ought to have had them for 1/3. I understood the man (yesterday) with whom we agreed for our passage to Toronto, that I was to pay 15/ for each of us; and be allowed to take 1 cw l of luggage to each of us gratis and pay 1/- a cw{ for all over that quanty. But when we carried our luggage to the office to day, he made me pay 2/6 a cw* for the whole of it 7 cw{ n 2 [? ] - and a charge of 4/ for going on lake Ontario, so that instead of a bout 50/ -1 had to pay 3-7-9 - Our luggage was then hurried into the boat as usual, we laid ours as much together and convenient as we could, and as the boat appeared full I though all was well so far; but when I went on board a bout an hour afterwards, they had carried good on board and covered ours completely over; a large cask weighing 1/2 a ton was rolled on our parcels; I found our biscuit but could find nothing else. The day has been very hot and Andrew and I had stripped ourselves our �cloaths were in the boat covered up with the rest of the things. I could not see any alternative but that we should be obliged to remain in that [afreurep32] state the whole way to Toronto which perhaps would be eight or nine days. However we were luckier than I expected; we found a bag with old cloaths from which we equipped ourselves, and we found two dutch cheeses and 2 loaves bread so we shall get on for victuals. We set off a bout 5 oclock from Montreal the Sailors shoving the boat along with poles shod with Iron on a beautiful canal after going about 2 miles a horse was put on which drew us along 'till a bout nine oclock when we stopped at the entrance of a lock; we lay there 'till morning much more at ease than I expected as it thundred and lightened at the beginning of the evening and I expected it would have rained. Here was a great many fire flies sparkling over the meadows 'till day light. Wednes y 29 June - we set off this morning about 5 oclock drawn by horse the country on both sides is beautiful - we are now at the entrance of a small lake - here we lay still an hour and went on shore and bought some whisky at five pence a pint - we are now going on again drawn by steamer, with 7 or 8 other boats; the steamers name is Henry Brougham we are not passing three Islands in the lake the first appear to be partly cleared. I can tell a bout twenty trees left I suppose it to be 1/4 a mile long, the next a bout as large as the first and the next about 5 or 6 times a large as the first and both these covered very thickly with trees; they have a very beautiful appearance. - we have left the lake and passed through another canal cut through a rock into [afreurep33] another small lake the currant running very strong through it; beautiful Islands covered as usual with wood, at Cascades were we left the steamer we bought butter milk. - very rough going since we left the steamer - we lay this night under a cliff; we were obliged to ly on the deck without any shelter from or wind or rain and must continue to do so 'till we get to Toronto. Thursday 30 June - set of this morning about six oclock the river here is full of Islands the most beautifull I have seen. - Currant strong forced to have 10 horses to draw us through this rapid. - Met the steamer at 7 this evening she set of at eight; drawing us, and eleven more boats after her. Friday 1 st July - Steamer left us this morning. - now we are drawn by horses again. - I am afraid my journal is nearly finished. - I intended to have continued it for some weeks after I had found Augustus and Felix but I am doubtful whither I shall be able. - Last Tuesday just before we left Montreal, I was assisting the sailors to remove a boat on the barge it slipped suddenly which caused me to fall from a considerable height backwards; my loins coming directly in contact with the edge of the barge; I have hardly been able to walk since, nor to turn myself in bed, and being obliged to sleep at nights in the open air do not contribute to make me well. �Saturday 2 nd July - we have had a very pleasant trip to day; river wide and water smooth. I have felt myself a great deal better to day. - The part of the country that we have passed to day is delightful; the Soil appears to be good, still but a small part is cultivated; and that small part in a very slovenly manner; do not see any people [afreurep34] at work altho' there is a great deal want to be done. Sunday 3 July - O Lord my God forsake me not now I am grey headed. - Our boat is lying still to day, and I am now writing under the shade of an oak on the bank of the finest river in the world; and at a very beautiful part of it; it is impossible for me to discribe my feelings when I contemplate the scenes that I have passed, and of that now before me. Monday 4 July - Anniversary of American Independaince - Guns firing at a Town belonging to the states near were we are lying. - A heavy fall of rain in the morning began about two o'clock and continued 'till six. - we were obliged to leave our beds on deck for altho' a tarpaulin was thrown over us, the water dripped thru' and made us very wet - luckily there was a shed on the warf were we lay, into which we crowded and remained there very uncomfortable 'till it ceased raining. - We then set off with our boat and after pushing forward about a mile we came to a rapid; and six oxen were to draw us through it. - When we got into it the oxen faultered. - the boat drifted and drew the oxen down the cliff into the river; the rope was cut on the boat. - they were soon forced by the currant into the midst of the river, floating, and strugling to keep their heads above water which they did for eight or ten minutes when one dropped his head into the water and raised it no more, and very soon after another did the same; our boat drifted back faster than they, so that we were unable to give them any assistance. - Two small boats rowed to them as soon they could, and in a bout a quarter of an hour they were drawn on shore four alive and two dead. - Four other Bullocks and two horses were soon procured [afreurep35] to supply the places of the unfortunates and we were drawn over Tuesday 5 July got to Prescott a very pretty place left our boat and got on board the steamer Great Britain perhaps the finest in the world. Wednesday 6 July Saw three ducks or divers in the river this morning the first I have seen since coming to this country. - stopped a little while at Kingstone - seem to be a pretty place, - It is a curious steeple. I saw a house on the opposite side the river with nearly two hundred windows and doors in front; and only two deep. - It was a very fine morning, but it rained from 9 'till 12 and was cold and unpleasant. - stopped at Oswega in the evening very great improvments making there there by taking away hills, filling valleys and making a fine warf. Thursday 7 July - arrived at Toronto at three or four o'clock this afternoon. - went to post office no letter. - nor no Augustus, nor Felix. - hired a room at a dollar a week. - removed �our luggage from the steam boat this evening and took possession of our room, slept the most comfortable I have done for a long while, have not been undressed before since we left Montreal. Friday 8 th July - This is a day in which we have been entirely unable to do any thing. we cannot get any information of Augustus nor Felix. - nor we cannot sell our biscuit. - and my wife unwell. - no luck today. Saturday 9 th July - Andrew & I have been walking this morning. - Toronto is a large and pretty place; and might be much more so. But considing the time it have been building it is astonishing it is so complete as it is. Here are a great number of very fine shops, and good buildings. [afreurep36] Sunday 10th July - Went to the new church this morning - a fine building of black stones, a beautiful painted window at the further end, - Organ moderate; - preachers very fair, but the desk and pulpit being placed at the further end of the building we could not hear them distinctly. - A great many Soldiers at church they have a famous band of Instrumental performers. They came playing from the barracks; and went playing all the way back; a distance of a mile & half! we took a walk this evening to an out skirt of the town were they had lately cleared land and a great number of people lived in nasty looking hovels without either windows or chimneys. it gave us a disgust to the country. Monday 11th July - went about packing our luggage again this morning ready for our journey to Hamilton. - went to the government emigrant office, but could not get any information to be of any service to me. got our luggage on board the Brittania Steamer about one o'clock p.m. as we should have proceeded on our way to Hamilton last friday I was afraid I should have been obliged to pay my passage over again from Toronto to Hamilton but luckily I had the last ticket so got free, it would have been fifteen shillings besides the luggage. - they charged me 1/3 wharfage at Hamilton and all was settled so far. - We now hired a carriage to carry us to Guelph for nine dollars (2L:5s:0d Stirling). He carried us to the town this evening, we took our luggage down a cellar where we slept for the night for which we paid 1/3. - and 5 1/2 for a p* of moderate beer. [afreurep37] Tuesd y 12 July - Set of this morning for Guelph with two lean grey horses and an old crazy four wheel carriage (what is here called a waggon) driver a very social fellow knew every one on the road, man woman and child stopped at every house and drank a glass whisky; for the first few miles the roads were toleable we soon went into what is here called the bush but, nor bush nor bramble have I seen since I have been in America. - It is a road cut thro' the trees from Dundas to Guelph (a distance of thirty miles) and left to rot on each side the road: fine timber as ever grew. The Timber still growing on each side the road as thick as they can stand the finest I ever saw sometimes 3 or 4 very large trees growing from one stem, and to an extraordinary height, much higher than any I ever saw in England. Now came the worst part of our whole journy; crossing the Atlantic was not half so dreadful; the road all the way worse than you can have any Idea off. Stumps of trees, pieces of rock, �deep ruts, very steep hills, trees laid across the road as close as they can be laid across swamps reaching sometimes two hundred yards; the carriage jolting of one to another seem as if it would shake your whole frame out of joint. We got within 7 miles of Guelph a bout 8 or 9 oclock where we stopt for the night. This have been the most unluckly day for loosing our articles we lost our tin bottle it cost three shillings; and Andrews coat, value about five shillings. [afreurep38] Wednesday 13 July - Set of again this morning a bout 6 o'clock pd 2/0 for lodgings and Rhubarb pye. - got to Guelph about 8 o'clock saw M r Martin, and George Bates and Mrs Pipe, as soon as we entered the town. Had an invitation from Geo Bates & M rs Pipe to their houses which were both close by, went with Geo: Bates, paid the carrier. Discovered another loss this afternoon; had a two dollar note, and have paid it away for one, either to the carrier or the woman where we slept last night. - However, we are got near our journeys end. Hope to see Augustus tomorrow; and then I hope no more tricks upon travellers. Thursday 14 July - Set off to find Augustus and Felix this morning; Augustus about 9 miles distant, and Felix 13 upon the same road, found them both without any trouble. Felix had the ague but it appeared to be going off Augustus was well, we laid plans for future proceedings, but could not determine upon any thing. - I am in hopes we shall get on very well as Felix have a yoke of good young oxen now fit for work; and Augustus have wages due to him from several people from whom he can have or cows, or hogs, or sheep, or flour, or meat, or butter cheese &c articles which altho' they have not wanted (as they boarded were they wrought) if we can get land, will be equal as valuable as money. [afreurep39] Friday 15 July - We slept at Felix' masters last night - breakfasted there - dined at Augustus' masters and returned to Guelp (to M r Bates') to tea, were treat[ed] every where with the greatest civility and friendship. The country here is beautiful, a rich soil, covered with Timber, and well watered, and all the inhabitants the most social and good natured I ever met with. - Augustus and Felix have each a rifle gun; Felix's is a very handsome one, and with them they kill deer at their leisure hours; Felix had one a very nice waistcoat, made of the skin of a young Faun which he had lately shot. - no mantraps, spring guns, nor dog spears are set here. A good well grown stag (in my opinion), is worth as much as a pheasant and a brace of partridges. Saturday 16 July - Digged the land for and planted % hundred cauliflower plants the first work I ever did in America. Sunday 17 July - went to the English Church at Guelph this morning. The singing much the same as at Glemham in respect to tunes but better performed. The minister read the prayers very well; but the sermon I could not hear distinctly; but I did not much like what I did hear; all extempore; and the same as the methodists in matter and manner. - Augustus came to see us to day. - we played a few psalm tunes for the first time since leaving England. �Monday 18 July - Felix came to see us today Augustus [and he] set off for home together this evening. [afreurep40] Tuesday 19 July - Went to Felix to day to consult about hiring a farm saw Felix before I got to the house were he is living and luckily we saw the man on our way who owe the farm we wanted to hire. - agreed to meet him at his house tomorrow morning. Wednesday 20 July - Went according to appointment and hired the farm this morning - and I think, and it is the opinion of several people who understand the matter much better than I do, that we have made a good bargain. I went yesterday to a raising, what they call a Bee, but did not stay to see much of it. Thursday 21 July - Felix should have come with a waggon and taken us to our new habitation, but it being so rainy was the reason I suppose that he did not. Friday 22 July - Felix is come to day and we shall soon leave Guelph. - did not get to our journeys end till nine o'clock then Felix had to go back three miles with the waggon Andrew went with him and they got no sleep that night. - It made Felix fare sadly next day. Saturday 23 rd July - Goham fair, but I should not have been there, if I had been in England today. Here we are at the end of our journey I hope for some time. - Milked our two cows this morning for the first time. - We are to have the use of them 'till the sale. - rainy again to day. Sunday 24 - Went to see Felix this Evening. - And Augustus came to ours and stayed with us 'till morning. Monday 25 July. - Felix and Andrew came with their Oxen this morning and Andrew harrowed with them all day. - sowed the turnips to day. - Our first days work in America. Tuesday 26 July - Hoe'd and weeded, and mound up potatoes for our landlord to day. we are to have new potatoes for boiling as a compensation for my work. Wednesday 27 July - Hoe'd potatoes again to day. - obliged to make a fire to smoke the knots away. - they Seized [?] me so that I couldn't work Thursday 28 July - Andrew went this morning to work at Mr William Armstrong's. - finished hoeing potatoes to day. [afreurep41] Friday 29 July - 1836 Saturday 30 July - Felix shott two fawns last night, brought us some for our dinners to day. - and two hind quarters for tomorrow. �Sund. 31 - Felix & his Master dined with us to day. Mond y - 1 st Aug 1 nothing material from that time till now which is Saturday 13th August - it is a rainy day but very warm and pleasant. Sunday 14 Aug* - nothing Material to Day Sund y 21 Tuesday 23 rd - Auction day, Augustus Bought the potatoes befor the House at — 1 4 " D° Sow at Seven Dollars 1 " 15 " Due at Six months L 2 " 9" young cow sold at 20 1/2 Dollars to M r MacDonald - I have been sorry ever since that we did not buy her. Monday 28 A u g * - Nothing else Material. Sunday 4 S e p r - Felix and I and Andrew began logging yesterday. Sunday 11th Sep r - At work with the Oxen 5 Days this week cutting and drawing and burning logs. - Saturday rainy could not work. - Felix shot a Deer last week brought us a quarter have been living upon it - It is tender and good. Andrew shot a pigeon and a pheasant this week. 18 Sepr 1836 - went to Meeting today 25 Sep r 1836 - William Armstrong's Barn burned down this forenoon with all the grain in it; and one of his Children burned to death legs burned off and head burned off [afreurep42] Sunday 25 Sep r 1836 - M r William Armstrong's (of Eramossa) Barn burned down to day, about noon, while they were at meeting. - Set on fire by children left at home - One of which was burned to death Mond y 26 Sep r Sowed the logged land with wheat to day Tuesday 27 - began cutting wheat this afternoon. Wednes y 28 th Thursday 29 th Snow on the ground this morning took up peas to day; and cut more wheat - Continue snowing. - Augustus shot a fine stag to day. Friday 30 - Andrew shott a brace of good pheasants. �Monday 10 Oct r Mr James Sister's Auction to Day; bought a young Cow 6" 12" 6 12/6 - Tea Kettle 5/- Iron saucepan 4/- 14 1/2 Sugr @ 6 1/2 d - 7/10 Wednes y 12 Oct r Hog Finished Harvest today. very fine weather the last four days. Sunday 16 Snowed all day. 17 - Continue Snowing 21 st Felix shot a deer to day. 23 - Fine day. Snow wasted today. Sunday 23 rd Octr - A beautiful pleasant day, clear and calm, and warm. - reading, and fiddleing 'till I am tired with rest. Sunday 30 Oct. nothing material Sunday 6 Novr — S a m e - weather very pleasant Sundy 13 Same Same Sundy20 Same Same 21 - Rainy - but not cold. 22 - Snow and frost. Sundy 27 - Fine pleasant weather Sundy 4 Deer Same 11 - Ground covered with Snow about 12 Inches deep [afreurep43] Sund y 18th - Began chopping last Thursday Sund y 25 - Christmas day - A very warm day, altho' the ground is covered deep with snow; the 20 of Dec r (the day before the shortest day) was intensely cold and the 21 st the same; more moderate since Sunday 1 Jany 1837 - Cold day, but not very Sharp. Sund y 8 - Not cold for the season shot a Deer. - Last Mond y & Tuesday very cold - Wednesday Felix Sund y 15 - Jemmy Lister go of tomorrow to see his friends previous to setting off for England. Jan y 22 nd - Wind cold to day. - A misserable day - all my dress in tatters, breeches, stockings, coat, waistcoat, Hyloes [i.e. highlows], all worn out entirely, do not know when I shall be able to get more Sun y 29 - Beautiful fine day. - Bought a Temperance Almanac yesterday price 3 1/2 �Feb y 5 - - Cold - Snow very deep 12 - - Cold - increasing almost every day 19 - - Cold - cannot chop trees on acct of snow being so deep 26 - - very cold [afreurep44] 1837 5 March - Weather more moderate 12 Marh - Rainy 19 — Snowing dull day 26 - Frosty but fine clear day. Snow is waster within this last two weeks a bout a foot. Tis now about two feet deep. 2 st Aprl - Yesterday it rained fast all day but the snow did not wast but little. - Just before we left our work to day two Deer came along the road before our house; Griffith's dog fell in with them one went off again and the other (a large old buck) after a hunt of a bout half an hour in Griffith's chopping pursued by the two girls Griffiths, Augustus, Felix, Andrew, and Andrew Griffiths; was knocked down with a cudgel by Felix and killed, Griffith took one half and the skin; and we had the other half. 9 Apr1 Weather winterly and unpleasant 1 6 — Still winterly and unpleasnant. snow is wasted 23 — Snow is gone in the cleared grounds, except in the low places were it was very deep. - But still very cold and frost at night. 30 Apr1 - Ploughing this last week. - Weather more moderate in respect to cold. Friy 5 th May - Thundering almost all the day; heavy shower of rain at the beginning of the evening. Sat y 6 May. Cold wind frost sharp last night. Sun y 7 th Frost sharp last night; Fine to day. nearly finished sowing corn this last week. [afreurep45] Sunday 14th May 1837. Fine day, and have been fine for several days past. Mon y 15th. - Rainy but warm growing day. Tuesday 27 June - We have had a fine growing spring. we have had some thunder; one day it continued the whole day. - Felix have shot three Deer within the last few days. Augustus shot one last Tuesday 19 June. Flour have been very deer; we had a barrel of flour from Guelph a few weeks since at 81/2dollars; it was most famous flour, the best by far that I have seen since I have been in this country. Sunday 2 July - Our corn is growing well. I planted some potatoes as early as I could and they are growing well. - We have two sows, one have six pigs, the other ten; they have �been very troublesome to me by rooting up my potatoes I have been obliged to keep with them all day, to prevent their spoiling the whole of them that are planted near the house, which have been a very irksome job. Sunday 9 th July - The same employ today as last Sunday and the pigs more troublesome than they were then; two the most disagreable Sundays I have lived since I have been in Canada. Thursday 13 July. - I have been pulling weeds from among the corn the last four days and feeding the hogs with dandy-lion and what they here call cow cabbage which they eat greedily and do well with. - I have been so vexed with the ten little pigs that had they been my own I would have sold six of them for a york shilling each, or given them away rather than have been so harrassed. [afreurep46] Friday 14 July 1837 Mr. Wood came this morning and enquired if I would sell any of them; I gladly told him, yes - he asked the price, I told him the general price in Canada for pigs a month old was half a dollar; he said he would give half a dollar each for two that he would choose; and would take them at night, or Saturday morning, he paid for them, and I took the dollar with more pleasure than if he had given me two dollars for nothing (as a present.) Saturday 15 - Mr Wood took his pigs this morning. 25 July - Jim Rous [?] married to day to Grace Wilkie Andrew shot a Deer Tuesday 18 July. Th y 27 July - Felix shot a Deer to Day; Quarters weighed 6 stones, or 84 lb . July 29 - Boiled potatoes to day for dinner, the first this season. 30 - The weather is warmer now and have been for a few days past than it have been before at any time this summer Sat y 5 th Aug st . - Weather continue fine. - began mowing grass this week. Tues y 8 Aug st . - Began to rain last night; and have continued raining sans intermission ever since it is four o'clock p.m. - Wed y 9 t h ceased raining to day. - T h u r s y f i n e 11th - Rain very heavy last night. - Hay that was made at Hornby's spoiled I doubt, altho' it was cocked. 13 Sunday - Fine weather yesterday; very fine to day. Green peas for dinner 20 Fine weather still — 22 Tuesday - Rainy Augustus, Felix and Cesar went out with their Guns - Felix shot a deer Sun y 27 - Fine to day - Have been logging all the week. 28 Mon y Very fine today - got up all the hay at Hornby's farm to day. [afreurep47] 29 Aug. 1837 - Rainy - could not log to day - Felix shot a Deer today. 30 — Rainy still 31 - 1 st Sep r 2 Sep r Fine days busy at logging - �3 Sep r Sunday - Very fine day. 8 th busy logging 'till noon: then began reaping wheat 9 - Cow took bull this morning at John Ray's, reaping wheat from after breakfast. Sunday Sep r 10 - Rainy all the day, but very warm. - eating some very nice Raispberrys while writing Sunday 17 Sep r. Last Monday was a dull day: - all the rest of the week have been very fine have been busy in cutting wheat and oats; all cut except1/2an acre of spring wheat. The fall wheat (2 acres) carried into the barn; and 4 or 5 bushels threshed. - Burned 15 or 20 log piles. A very fine pleasant day to day, very warm. - chickens and green peas for dinner to day. Mond y 18th - Felix shot a fine Deer to day. Tues y 19th - carried 53/4 bush ls wheat to Fergus (new wheat) Satur y 23 - Finished Harvest to day except a few peas. Sunday 24 Sep r . - a very fine pleasant day but could not enjoy it as I was obliged to keep the hogs and cow from the few peas that are abroad. Tues y 26 Sep r . - began to sow wheat. Saturday 30 Sep r . - have sown seven acres of wheat this week. - It have been dull and rainy almost all the week. 1 October Sunday - A very fine pleasant day. - everything respecting our business appears to be going on well. - Very lucky in finishing harvest last week, as the weather have been so wet. [afreurep48] Thurs y 5 Oct r 1837 - Augustus shot a deer to day the fattest we have had this season; it rained so we could not work. Sunday 8 Oct r - the weather have been frosty for a few days past, but very pleasantin the daytime. Wednes y 11th Oct1" - Finished logging the ten acres to day; sowed some more wheat on Friday the 1 3 t h Satury 14 - Frost this morning the sharpest we have had this season; a little snow have fallen. Sunday 15th - very mild and pleasant this morning. - a pleasanter evening than this is here cannot be (I think) in any part of the world. Monday 16 - This is a day delightful; finished sowing wheat to day. - Griffyth's wheat was sown about the 15th S e p r - Armstrongs about the 1 st of Sep r 22 Oct r Sunday - A most beautiful day. We have been busy this last week in taking up potatoes, and pulling swedish turnips. - Carried 61A bushels wheat to Fergus last Thursday got it home on Friday. - Augustus is gone to Guelph this morning. 23 - Monday got the potatoes home. 24 - Got the swedish Turnips home 25 - Snowing all day 26 - Snowing �27 - snow wasting 28 - same Augustus Felix & Andrew hunting these 4 days myself driving wheat that was topped [?] 29 Sunday. A fine clear day; Frost last night Felix shot a Fawn, strain [afreurep49] Mond. 30 Octr Frosty at night snow wasted in the Day. Octr 31 st , 1 Nov r 2 Novr 3 Novr weather the same. Satur y 4 Nov1" rainy; continued raining thru' the night - Augustus underbrushed 4 acres at Wood's - Felix & Cesar underbrushed 5% acres at Griffyths this week. Augustus shot the head off a pheasant with his Rifle this afternoon. Sunday 5 Nov1" A very fine day. snow wasting Mon y 6 Novr 1837 Snow falling to day. Tues 7 - A little snow in the night, but still wasting; almost all of the ground. Felix shot a fine large Buck this morning. Wedn y 8 - A fine day mild and pleasant. Thurs. 9 th A very find day, very pleasant Frid 10 - Still fine weather but rather colder. Satur y 12 Nov1" - Felix & Ceasar Bought a pair of steers of Will m Henley for fifty dollars to be paid for by chopping four acres. - Augustus shot a deer this afternoon. Felix and him did not get home 'till late in the evening; - It have been a very dark day, a very thick fog all the day but not cold. Sunday 12 N o v r - A fine day for the season; not quite clear, but mild and pleasant. [afreurep50] Sunday 19th Novr - We have had a very fine week for the season of the year. frosty (but not sharp) at the beginning of the week; very mild Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, began to rain Satur y afternoon and continued 'till after midnight; but very mild, and pleasant, and clear this morning. 20 - Fine day; quite warm; rain at night 21 - Rainy but still warm. 23 - Rather colder but still rainy. 24 - Ground covered with snow, and frosty 25 - Frosty, very cold. (Felix shot a pheasant.) 26 - Sunday - Still frosty and snow falling fast. Mon 27 - Fine day - not so cold as it has been Tues 28 - warmer snow wasting; a little rain. Wed y 29 - Quite mild, snow almost all gone this morning. I thought we should not have seen the ground any more this season. - Cesar shot a pheasant. Thurs y 30 - Fine day more clear but not frosty. Friday 1 Dec1" - Rainy last night, but fine to day, and very mild. Augustus engaged yesterday to slash six acres (for John Canada) for which he is to have a Heifer which will calve the begining of April. Sund 3 Dec1" Snow began to fall again this morning and continued all day. not very cold. �Mon y 4 Dec. A little frosty but not sharp. Augustus Felix and Cesar underbrushing at John Canada's this day. 7 th Thursday. Finished underbrushing at John Canada's 8 Friday Augustus Felix & Cesar went to a political meeting 4 or five miles from Guelph. A rumour of war is afloat; between the Whigs & Tories. [afreurep51] December 1837 9 th Satur y 1837 The weather have been pleasant this week, yesterday was rather colder and to day very cold and windy with some snow in the evening 10 Sunday. Ground covered with snow this morning; but much warmer than yesterday, snow falling this afternoon. - All the talk (since Thursday) have been about war, between the Whigs and Tories; reports are various; nothing certain is known. 17 Sunday. The weather have been frosty and very cold all the week. - last night snowy and not so sharp cold. - This morning milder; and a dull day. James Peters, Will m Armstrong, and several others arrested, and carried to Hamilton last thursday, for calling an unlawful meeting of the Inhabitants of Eramosa. 24 Sunday - a pleasant day for the season. snow a bout 6 inches deep: good sleighing 25 Christmas Day. A very pleasant day not cold. - have been writing to send to England. Cesar making trowsers. - Augustus and Felix hunting 26 - stormy with some snow unpleasant day Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday fine & pleasant 1831 31 Dec r Sunday - very pleasant, not cold. 1 Jan y 1838 - very pleasant and quite mild. 2 nd - warm like spring and snow wasting fast. 3 - still warm and snow wasting. 4 - day delightfull, snow nearly all melted. 5 - rather colder and some rain in the morning slight frost at night. 6 - Frost at night just sharp enough to make it clean; day dry and very pleasant. [afreurep52] Sunday 7 th Jan y 1838 - Rainy all day Mond y 8 Jan y - Frosty and much colder, some snow fell. Tues y 9 th clear day and very cold. Wednes y & Thursday Cold and windy Fridy 12th fine day, not cold for the season Sat y 13 - very fine day afternoon quite warm. Sund y 14 - Fine morning, a little snow fell this fore noon Mon y 15 - Snow wasting fast Tues 16 - Snow all gone Wed 17 - some rain Thur 18 - very cold and snow four or five inches deep in the night �Fri 19 & Saty 20 - Frosty and very cold wind. Cow from Kennedy's Sun 21 - Clear & frosty - but not unpleasant Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday dull cold days, some snow, Saturday hazy cold and snow afternoon considerable quantity at night Sunday 28 th - Snowy all the day - snow is about 12 or 15 inches deep Sunday 4 [Feb.] Snowy day; snow have been increasing all the week, and have been cold with some sharp frost at nights Sunday 11. snow and some sharp frosts this last week, frosty but fine clear day Wedy 14 Feb y Valines day very cold; but a fine clear day. Sunday 18th. Wind have blown from the north and have been frosty and very cold all the week rather more moderate to day, wind South East. Bought almanach yesterday price four pence (bo1 mole skin for trowsers at 2/6 per yard at Guelph Sunday 25 - Weather very cold all the week past yesterday very cold - clear no snow wind N & NW - made my Trowsers this week Sunday 4 Mar*1 - weather very fine and pleasant but sharp frost at nights. - first of month very pleasant - Friday and Saturday same. [afreurep53] snow is wasting in the day in the sun but have froze in the shade all the days; and sharp at nights. Mar 5 th 1838 Mon y - Snows fast this morning. 6 th Fine Morning. Clear and not cold. - wrote a letter to send to England yesterday; the first since I have been here. Sunday 11 Marh - The weather all this last week have been very fine and pleasant, snow wasting every day, Last Tuesday at midnight a deer came into Griffith's clearance and chased their dog to the door of their house and they got up, and after hunting it a few minutes killed it. 12th Poor Nero have not been well for a week or fortnight past; to day he lay all day in his kennel; he have not been with me once all the day, nor he would not walk with me yesterday altho' I invited him. - This evening he appeared much worse; he staggered and did not appear hardly able to walk; he appeared very uneasy with a difficulty of breathing, he went into his kennel and Augustus and myself shut him in securely. 13 Tues y This morning poor Nero seemed worse with every appearance of madness often growling and biting the wood of his house. - after consulting with Felix and Cesar we thought it best to put him out of his misery; Felix shot him thro' the head and he died without a struggle, we have buried him just beyond the privy: Alas! poor Nero. �Sunday 18 Mar 1838. The weather have been very fine the last week 'till friday when it was considerably colder and snowed all the day. Saturday was fine but cold & frosty. today very fine and pleasant and not so cold. John Peters left a dog this morning. We call him Fox. Letter sent to England 14th Mar 1838. dated within 5 th Mar, outside 10th Mar, but was not sent 'till to day [afreurep54] Sunday 25 Mar 1838. Weather have been very fine this last week, snow wasted every day, now nearly all gone, finished chopping at Henly's on Wednesday; splitting and hauling rails Thurs y Friday & Satur y . - Fine, and pleasant today. Sunday 1 Apr1 1838 - Weather still fine; began plowing last Wednesday. - Have been splitting rails and fencing round the 10 acres - sow pig'd last Thursday eleven pigs 3 are since dead. Sunday 8 Apr1 - Fine 'till Fridy rained afternoon Satur y fine - today rainy all day. - carried 8 bush ls wheat to Guelph and brought home the flour - and a new plough, tea cups saucers, and spoons, 2 straw hats mole skin for a jacket [?] - 7 April. Nancy calved 6 Apr1. Mond y 9 th Apr1 Cold to day, with some snowstorms Tues - 10th sharp frost this morning (cannot plow) - Finished fencing the ten acres yesterday. 11 W e d n e s y - Ground covered with snow this morning two or three inches deep; all wasted in the day. 12 Thurs y more moderate still rather cold. 13 Good Friday. - Snow three inches deep again and cold and rather unpleasant: no sunshine. Easter Sund y 15 Apr1 - Easter Sunday, fine day but rather to cold. Snow is not all gone. done but little this week. Mon y 16 a fine day. - Tuesday 17th Rain and frost most piteous the ground is covered with Ice. Wednes y 17th Not so cold but Snow in afternoon. Thur 18 th more moderate; Snow at times; and still cold. Last Friday a dog came to the door and bit our dog (Fox) went over to Griffyths and appeared to bite his bitch. [afreurep55] we supposed him to be mad, but hope he was not. 1838 Sunday 22 Apr1 - We have done but little work; the nights have been so frosty we could not plough. - no frost last night and more pleasant today. Mondy 23 fine day. Tues y 24. Snow and frost and winterly all day. Cold and unpleasant all the week. Satur y rain and Thunder afternoon. - sowed peas yesterday. �Sunday 29. Cold, stormy and unpleasant day. - our plowing is nearly finished for this season, a bout one day more will do it. - Augustus, Felix, and Cesar logging for Mr. Rowes last monday 23 Apr1 - with Lyon and Lamb. Mond y 30. Finished plowing; and harrowing peas. 1 st May. Fine Summer day very pleasant. - sowed oats today. - Wed. 2 nd finished harrowing oats. 3 rd May Felix & Cesar at Henly's with Lyon & Lamg. Pol took bull at Smith's (Henly took a pig 5 th May) 5 May. Rainy all day could not work; some snow. 6 May Sunday. Ground covered with snow this morning, rain at times to day not cold. 7 th Mon y fine to day at times, some rain. 12 May Saturday - Planted some garden peas to day and some yesterday (large grey ones.) planted some potatoes to day in the nooks between the wheat and the oats. Felix & Ceasar at Henly's with Lyon & Lamb part of this week. - The weather fine the last five days. Sunday 13 May. Very fine day quite hot went to Jas Peter's did not see him - (gone to meeting.) John Armstrong's ox died this afternoon Mon y 14 - Fine day. Felix & Cesar at Henlys Tues y a5 - Fine day. - Felix and Cesar at Henly's and Jem Rowes Wed 16 th - Rain and thunder this morning. - planted Kidney potatoes yesterday. [afreurep56] 17th May 1838 planted more potatoes to day - Jem Rowes child born 18th Friday & 19 Saturday planted more kidney potatoes sowed garden seeds plant some French beans weather have been very pleasant all the week Musquitoes began to Fly last Sunday (thinly). 20 Sunday. Fine day. 21 - 22 - 23 - fine day. not as hot as it has been planting potatoes and leveling the land, plowed before the house 23 Wednes y 24 Thurs y Rain & snow this morning, and cold. 25 & 26 Fine days - planted potatoes before the house. 27 Sunday. Rainy all day, at intervals, but a warm growing day. last planted peas are up Lost a hog some days since, are fearful the bears have killed it. Augustus have been unwell these last ten days appears to be getting better. Felix & Cesar chopping at Wilson's 5 days. Logging at John Armstrong on Saturday 28 Monday rainy - (30 May young sow pigged.) (Sowed some oats at spring-head.) began to hoe peas this week. 29 Tuesday snowed fast this morning, soon over. 3 0 - 3 1 - 1 June 2 nd June very fine and pleasant. �3 June Sunday. Very pleasant morning warm growing rain at noon! till 3 o'clock. went to Hornby's, Jem Rows & Henly's looked at their crops growing. do not look so well as ours. 6 June sold a sow and nine pigs for five bushls wheat 7 - Sowed a bushel barly. [afreurep57] 10 June 1838 Sunday - The weather have been fine and pleasant all the week Sold sow and pigs, sowed barly - hoed peas - Felix & Cesar finised chopping at Tom Wilson's. 17 June Sunday. Weather still continue fine had a fine growing rain on Thursday and some thunder, and again yesterday. Began hoeing potatoes this week. between 4 and five o'clock this afternoon rained very fast about half an hour with thunder. very warm and pleasant after the shower. 20 Wed y - Finished working on the roads yesderday. 21 - Thurs y Felix & Cesar chopping at Hindley's 22 - Felix & Cesar D° D° Poll took bull (yesterday) at Macauley's 23 - Saturd y Rain with Thunder fine growing weather corn, grass &c grown very fast Finished hoeing potatoes this week, molded up two beds, they look well - Transplanted French beans this evening. 24 Sunday. Very fine morning; cut cresses this morning for breakfast, (very nice ones.) Augustus cutting down trees at John Armstrongs and peeling the bark for Griffiths at 1 st July. The weather have been showery, a fine growing week - Felix shot two Fawns last Tuesday. - Felix & Cesar at work for Henly 2 days Do Chopping at John Macauleys 3 days Augustus chopping at John Armstrongs. 8 July Sunday. The weather very hot this last week. Augustus Felix & Cesar helping to raise Griffith's Barn on Friday 6 July. [afreurep58] Sunday 8 July 1838 Continued The day have been very hot but very pleasant we have looking at our corn potatoes grass and Turnips all look beautiful and well. Monday 9 July. Ceasor and myself set off for Guelph at three oclock this morning; got there at eight. Spoke to Mr Allan about land; - Bought a cradle scythe, stuff for trowsers for Cesar, pair of spectacles, socks, callico, violin strings and several other things; cesar got his Gun lock put to rights, and I my watch, got home a bout Eleven. Tuesday 10th Augustus & Ceasar helping to raise John Armstrongs barn. Wednes y 11th Felix shot a deer. Thurs y 12th Began to mow grass; & began Frame's 2 acres chopping Friday & Satur y Mowing grass, and chopping. Sunday 15. Very fine day & have been fine and hot all the week. 3/4 �Mond y 16. Rainy in the morning. Tues y 17. Fine day Finished getting up our hay in good condition. Wed. 18. Showery almost all the day. Thurs y 19. Heavy thunderstorm and driving rain. Fridy 20. Showery at times. - Felix shot a Fawn to day Satur y 21. Fine day. - Chopping at Frames 2 acres. myself mold up potatoes and planting Savoy Cabbage Sunday 22 - Very Fine pleasant day. Walked round Griffyth's corn this afternoon it looks well. Monday 23 Soham [?] fair day; fine; Tuesday fine, finished Frames chopping Wednesday 25. Fine, finished howing Swedish Turnips. Thurs y 16 - Rainy all day; - Felix made two ax helves Friday 27 - Felix shot a deer to day. - Augustus at John Armstrongs helping to fix his barn. Satur y 28. Cut down a few trees at Armstrongs. - Cesar after the cows in the morning, and Felix and he in the afternoon found them at night. Sunday 29. It have been very hot all this last week when it was clear. - and is very hot to day but a pleasant breeze from the west make it pleasant. [afreurep59] 1838 26 July boiled peas the first this season. 30 th Hunting cattle almost all the day (Cesar & Felix.) 4 Aug st Satur y - Felix & Cesar burning brush & logging at Henly's - Augustus chopping at Armstrongs 5 days. Sunday 5 Aug st - It have been fine weather and hot all the last week. - A fine shower & some Thunder to day, but still a fine day. - Hogs troublesome by getting over the brush fence into the peas & wheat before the barn Bought a Dressing Machine of Thos Wilson for 24 dollars Got it home last Wednesday. - pigs got out this afternoon into the potatoes and Barley. I have been so pestered with them and the hogs that I have not been able to read with attention that I ought to have done. I hope I shall not spend many Sunday as I have done this. - I always count of the Sunday as a blessed day of rest and peace, but I do not always find it so. - But I shall soon go were the wicked cease from troubling and were the weary are at rest. Sunday 12th A u g s t - A most beautiful pleasant morning. We have had a showery week, and some heavy rain. Griffyth began cutting his wheat last Tuesday. Armstrong have cut his. We began to reap our Ten Acres last Friday 10th August. Augustus, Felix & Cesar at Hornby's on Thursday raising his barn We have lost our black Cat; saw her in the lane last Sunday evening took her in my arms as usual, have not seen her since: she had a kitten in the wood, Cesar took that home, a better cat than she never was; we all regret the loss of her. �Sund y 19th - Reaping 3 days; Thursday rained all day; Felix shot a fown & Cesar shot a deer. Fridy & Satur y reaping. It is very fine to day and as pleasant as it can possibly be. Have not seen our poor black cat I fear she is dead. Sund y 26 t h Reaping and carrying wheat all the week; finished all the wheat last night. It have been very fine every day. - Thos Frame burned his brush Friday and Satury was forced to [?] some rails, Cesar & I replaced them this morning but it [Note in margin] (Began harvest 10th August) [afreurep60] did not answer well, Sunday work never do, we drove the hogs & pigs into the 10 acre stubblefield; the pigs got into the oats as they went along, and gave us a deal of trouble; I counted of seeing them feed comfortably in the field all the day but am entirely disappointed. The day is beautifully fine and pleasant but cannot enjoy it on account of fear lest the pigs should do mischief. Satur y 1 st Sep r Cutting oats & taking up peas Felix & Cesar2 days logging at Henly's. The weather have been very fine all the week. - carried 9 1/4 bush'3 wheat to Guelph Mill yesterday new wheat (famous good flour.) (two Barrels nearly) 6 th Sep r Thurs y Got up all the oats yesterday in famous order. got up the barley & stacked the stacks to day. The weather have been very fine ever since we began harvest. - Felix & Cesar gone to logging at Henly's & Augustus chopping at Armstrongs. Last Sunday night a considerable Frost cut down the potatoes and French beans. - quite warm both days and nights ever since Sunday 9 th Sep r - The weather continues remarkably fine. Thos Frame logged his 2 acres yesterday; 3 men & 2 pair oxen. - Felix & Cesar helped Jem Rowes to Finish harvest yesterday (carried his wheat.) Sunday 16 Sep r Felix and Cesar logging at Henley's. Augustus chopping at John Armstrongs; and on Friday helping to raise Thos Frames hous. - Thos Frame sowed his wheat yesterday. - I took up about 12 bushels of potatoes last Tuesday. My sons think they will not be good for any thing from taking them up so soon; I think the contrary; time will determine. - The weather have been very fine and pleasant ever since the 23 Aug st and still continue so. - I am forced to keep the hogs from the potatoes daily in consequence cannot enjoy any thing. I hope for the future we shall manage better by planting potatoes; not liable to depredations. [afreurep61] Tuesday 18th Sep1" 1838. Felix & Cesar helping to raise Allex Wilkie's barn. - logging at Henly's Mon y Thursday 20 - Went to draw rail cuts at Henly's one of the Oxen struck Cesar with one of his horns and bruised his lower lip very badly; forced to go to the Docter at Fergus. Fridy Augustus & Felix logging at Henly's Bee. �Satury 22 nd Change of weather to day began to rain this afternoon. wind blowing hard at times. - I have been keeping hogs and taking up Kidney potatoes all the week. Sunday 23 rd Rather stormy to day, cold wind and hail. Friday 28 th Tho s Frame married to day. - Weather fine since Sunday. Satury 29 th Tho s Frame came into his new room [?] this afternoon Sunday 30 th Beautiful day. - We have taken up all our potatoes this last week - began to plow - and carried muck, and threshed oats. - Satury 6 Octr Weather have been remarkably fine and pleasant all the week 'till to day, that we have had a fine rain. Augustus and Felix shooting; Augustus shot a beutiful young Bear very fat Sunday 7 Octr - Fine morning, a little frosty, but very pleasant Monday 8. Tuesday 9 th - Fine weather; sowed our wheat to day. Wednesy 10th wind cold. - Thursday 11th wind cold still; Michs day in England. Friday 12 still cold and rainy in the forenoon Satury 13th - not quite so Cold. - Felix shot a deer to day. Sunday 14th Oct. dull morning; but very pleasant day - not cold. Thurs y 13th Have had a slight inflamation on my foot today am forced to keep within all the day as it is much worse. Friday 19 swelling increased cannot walk without a stick. Satur y 20 t h - Foot still more swelled; have fomented it with scalded bran and water. Augustus Felix and Cesar shooting yesterday but caught nothing, gone again to day. - it is night - all three are home but no deer today. Sunday 21 Oct r - Snowing at times. - My foot swelled much the same - fomented it with scalded bran; skin broke this evening but discharged nothing but water; laid on a poultice of bread and milk at going to bed. [note in margin] sowed wheat on Tuesday 9 th Octr [afreurep62] Monday 22 Oct 1838. My foot is easier to day but no discharge in the night. Tuesy 23 rd - the weather is warmer and pleasant again now Wedy 24 - pleasant morning. - My Foot was better yesterday washed it with Lime water and this morning it is much better. - I lost myself last night in going to the privy, was obliged to call a pilot. Thursy 25 Augustus Felix and Cesar finished John Armstrongs chopping to day. - Friday 26 - Hunting for deer. Satury 27 - Cesar at [?] Woods house raising. Felix & Augustus hunting. Augustus killed a deer to day. mild and pleasant weather the last two or three days, rather colder and some snow today. My foot is getting well fast. Sunday 28 th - Ground covered thinly with snow this morning dull day - I eat no breakfast. Goose roasted for dinner I did not taste it. no stomach for it. (on the bed all the day.) �Mony 29 th Augustus Felix & Cesar are gone to fetch the deer home that Augustus shot on Saturday. - more snow on the ground this morning, but not very cold. Could not find the deer - Tues y 30 Augustus & Felix after the deer again today could not find it. Wednes y 31. Augustus after the deer again to day could not find it. November Thurs y 1 Novr. Augustus after the deer again this morn 9 and found it. - weather cold snow waste Slowly. Frid 2 Novr Fine day snow almost all gone to day. Satur y 3 rd Nov r - not so fine and warm as yesterday Sunday 4 th mild. Fine pleasant morning; snow gone. This day remarkably fine and pleasant, and Sunday 11th Novr - The weather have been cold and unpleasant this last week. - my foot and leg have been much worse have been unable to keep up. Sent a letter to England 5 th November a copy of that sent in Mar 1838 [afreurep63] Sund y 18 Nov r 1838 - Weather have been unpleasant all this week rain and snow and frosty. - my foot have been rather better but still obliged to keep in bed. Mon y 19 - began to get better; weather more moderate Tues y 20 - Wed y 21 - Thurs y 22 nd - getting well slowly. weather much pleasanter snow waster. Augustus Felix and Ceasar have chopped an acre round Jas Armstrongs house at 5 dollars. Bought a cow of Tom Wilson for 25 Dollars - killed a fat hog - underbrushed 9 acres for Tom Wilson. - Thresed the peas. Augustus made a corn shovel. 23 rd Fridy - threshing oats with oxen - Colder than it has been Satur y 24 - threshg more oats with oxen - Colder, very Cold. Sunday 25 - Sharp cold night; and very sharp cold to day. I am in hopes my leg is getting better, but it is very slowly. Cesars red boots are made, and Augustus; shoes are home. Monday 26. - Much milder to day. - Cesar boots not large enough, returned them. 27 T u e s y - Still mild weather some snow falling. 28 Wed y & 29 th Thurs y rather colder but not unpleasant 30 Friday. Very fine day, clear and not cold. 1 Dec r Satur y - not so clear, some snow falling at times wheat this week. making a sleigh and threshing 2 nd Sunday. Snow falling at times but not cold - my leg getting better slowly - had the misfortune to scald my foot this morning (slightly) Mond y 3 rd Dressing wheat to day to carry to Guelph tomorrow 4 Tuesday Carried 18 bush ls of wheat to Guelph sold it at 9 shilP York Bo1 call0, pans, rosin, almanack, Felix bot cap, trowsers etc. 5 th Wed y thresh 9 - weather snowy and not very cold. �6 Thurs y Killing 3 hogs this morning. - shot them before sticking the best way; dead in a moment. - made a fire at the spring and scalded them there. [afreurep64] Friday 7 th Dec r 1838. - Cut out the hogs this morning. - The first weighed by Griffyths 13 ib 3 ces [?] Dec r 8 th Satur y - Felix went to Guelph for his watch and Augustus to Fergus with 2 1/2 bush ls wheat. Cesar threshing wheat with oxen weather cold and snowy. - snow have fallen every night for several nights Sunday 9 th Dec r Weather very cold last night, and the same to day. - My foot and leg get well very slowly, leg do not swell so much as it did. Mon y 10th Threshing wheat - weather moderate Tues y 11th Weather quite mild afternoon. - Tom Wilson took thirteen bush ls wheat in part payment for his cow, 3 acres chopping to do for the other part. Wed y 12 - wind blew quite a gale this morning between 3 & 4 oclock. continues to blow this forenoon and very cold. 13 Thurs y Still cold, but calm. - Fridy more mild. 15 Satur. - mild Forenoon - colder afternoon; very cold night Augustus & Cesar to Guelph with 103/4bush ls wheat sold at 9 shillings York. Bo1 barrel salt, Saw, shave, sheets, stuff for bags, and a great many other things. Felix shot a deer to day not far off Hornby's. 16 Sunday - Cold, frosty, but pleasant morning. 23 Sunday - Cold beginning of the week Friday Mild, Saturday colder & this morning sharp again, but fine pleasant day. - My Leg getting well slowly; left off the bandage last night. Snow increased last night, it is now about a foot deep. - good Sleighing for some time past. 28 Frid y - Have been cold all the week, fine and not so cold to day. Augustus Felix & Cesar training at Fergus to day Felix & Cesar made a Table and stools beginning of the week 29 Satur y Augustus & Cesar to Fergus to day with 14 bushls wheat. - Very cold to day windy & Snowy. Considerable quantity of snow fell last night. [afreurep65] 1838 Sund y 30 th D e c r - W e a t h e r much the same. Mon y 31 st - Nothing done to day of any consequence. The year is gone; we have been lucky in respect of crops and cattle doing well, but we have not employed our time so well as we ought to have done. We have all had health; and have had no misfortunes of any kind of any serious consequence; so that we ought [to] feel all the gratitude we possibly can; to the great giver of all good. - Farewell 1838. may I never forget your benefits, [in margin] 31 Dec Augustus & Cesar to Fergus with 14 bush wh* 1839. Jan y 1 st Quilting bee at Jonathan Listers Augustus, Felix and Cesar went there in the evening to play dancing tunes; came home in the morning at day light all sober. Wed y 2 Jan y Nothing done to day; except feeding cattle. �Thurs y 3. Henley's bee for drawing fire-wood; drank out all their Whiskey at night, sent for three Gallons more all got drunk except Cesar; Augustus there next day. - Felix at home on the bed. Jonathan Lister beaten black and blue; Augustus home about midnight on Friday. Satur y 5 Jan Cesar & Felix to Fergus; Felix bot a Jacket - Augustus threshing barley. Sunday 6 Jan y Fine mild morning: the weather have been very mild since last Wednesday. - How the new year will be is still to be known we have made but a moderate beginning. Mond y 7 th Fine pleasant day; sun shines quite warm - snow wasting. Tues y 8 th The weather still remaining fine; a little frosty. Wed y 9 th - Fine day; rainy at night and snow wasting Thur 10th Weather quite mild and misty this morning clear and warm after 10 o'clock. Felix & Cesar went to chop at Tom Wilsons Wednes y evening to begin Thursday morning. [afreurep66] Friday 11 Jan y 1839. - Weather very mild and pleasant snow is wasted more than a foot in the last few days. Satur 12 - Rain early this morning - morning fine wind blowing pretty high. - Thaw stopped. - Frosty afternoon. Sunday 13 Frosty, road all Ice. Weather variable but tolerably pleasant, 'till Friday night. Saturday cold. - Have been able to bear a boot on my lame leg since Wednesday last. went to Mr. Loffran's on Thursday to enquire about land. - Will Woods barn raising Satur 19th Cesar assisted; all sober, altho' plenty of whiskey (8 Gallns) Sunday 20 th - Fine morning not quite so sharp cold; - sharp cold night. Mony 21 st - Cold day - Augustus & Cesar looked over Loffran's land. Tues 22 - Augustus to Guelph with 19 bush'5 n [?] 41!4 wheat sold a 9/- Felix & Cesar to Tom Wilson's Chopping. Wednes y - Very sharp biting cold this morng and continued extremely cold all the day. Thurs y Friday & Satur y not so sharp cold. Sunday 27. Windy & very cold to day - wind north. Mon y Tues y & Wednes y very cold and windy. Thursday 7 th not quite so cold to day Friday 8 Beautiful pleasant quite mild Satur y 9 th - Frosty but pleasant. - Cesar threshed oats last Tuesday - we got the stack in on Monday. Augustus & Felix chopping at Tom Wilsons 5 days and Cesar 4 days this week Felix broke his ax, and Cesar strained his ankle last Thursday [afreurep67] Sunday 10th Feb 1839. Fine pleasant morning; milder than it was yesterday. Mon 11th - Threshed out some wheat to day. Augustus & Felix to Tom Wilsons 12th Tues y - Cesar to Fergus with 13 1/2 bush'5 oats. Oatmeal back 163 lb 13 W e d y - Weather continue mild and pleasant for the Season 14 Thurs y Valintines day. very mild and pleasant to day. �15 F r i y - Finished chopping at Tom Wilsons to day. Cesar went to them on Wednesday. 16 Satur y - The three lads went to MacCullah's apple bee last night came home this forenoon, remained very dull all the rest part of the day. a good frollick, but too much whisky. 17 Sunday. Weather remains mild, and pleasant. 21 Thurs y - Weather moderate; snow wasting to day. 22 Fridy - still thawing and rainy this morning. (Another frollick at Mac-Cullah's on monday last, Felix and Cesar were there, did not get home 'till Tuesday night): Signed our agreement for Loqfran's land this evening. 23 rd Satur y threshed what wheat was in the barn yesterday. Augustus, Cesar & Felix carried 10 bush ls wheat to Fergus to day. - snow is wasting; rainy to day - Augustus got his white Jacket & trowsers to day. Bo1 a sugar Kettle at Fergus to day for 5 Dollars (1L 5 s -d). Bought our land finally last night. Sunday 24 Feb y Weather mild, keeps thawing Friday 1 st Marh - making Sugar troughs on our new Farm Days, weather unfavorable have made only 170. Satur y 2 Marh - Wind blowing from the north quite cold. Felix and Cesar went to Fergus Bot 2 Sugar boilers at 13 Dollars - bails to D°11/4Dollrs Sunday 3 rd Mar11 Frost very sharp last night, and wind north and pinching cold to day. Sun shines bright but the wind blows away all the warmth. Monday 4 Clear and cold. Tues y 5 th Wed y 6 th Thurs y 7 th weather much milder snow wasting dayly. [afreurep68] Satur y 9 th Mar11 1839 - Making Sap troughs all the week have made about 250, and two store troughs, and prepared some wood for building a Shanty, yesterday and to day the weather colder, snowy this afternoon, wind north, self threshing oats. Sunday 10th Mar11 - Frost sharp last night; cold to day but clear and not unpleasant. Monday 11th Augustus set off this morning for Toronto Felix and Cesar at work on the new Farm after the sugar troughs and making Shanty. Tues y 12. Went to Will m Armstrong's for the gouge for taping trees. - Carried Cesar's boot to Mr. Peter's to have it sowed up were it was cut with the ax. Wednes y 13th Dressed the last of the Oats; laid on the chamber and put in bags 5314 bushels, went to Fergus for a bails for Sugar boiler cost two shillings sterling; did not pay for it. Thurs y 14th Error above Oat were not dressed 'till this day. Fridy 15th Felix & Cesar finished their Shanty. Satur y 16. Felix & Cesar cutting down trees around their new building. - Self threshg wht yes y & today, weather have been moderate but snow wast slowly Sunday 17th afternoon. Frost rather sharp last night and continues cold this morning. Snowy this �Mon y 18 - Felix & Cesar to Fergus with 19 bushl Oats, 10 sold at the store at 17d and bought a log chain 8 lb [?] at 9d - Ls 6 9 bush to mill took Oatmeal back - p d blacksmith for bail for Sug r boiler 2/- Bot Milk Tin. Tues y 19th Felix & Ceasarto Guelph with 12 bush'5 oats sold at 1/3 Sterling] and 4 bush is wh'sold at 9/- York. - Augustus home to day. Wed y Mend d old sleigh - Thurs y Friday and Saturd y at new farm [?] after troughs, and plastering Shanty. (254 troughs) weather have been variable some snow on Wednesday but wasted away to day Saturday. [afreurep69] Sunday 24 th Mar 1839 - Fine Morning, warm and very pleasant. snow wasting; some places land bare. Mon y 25 th Tues y 26, Wednes y 27 th - Snow & rain and frost. Thurs y 28 th - rather more pleasant. Friday 29 th (Good Friday). Snow and frost, stormy, have been preparing for making Sugar all this week, brought home sugar & molasses to night. Satur y 30 th Augustus fetched four sap buckets from Edward's at1/2dollar each. - brot home 2 cakes of Sugar, and bottle of molasses to night. - self threshing wheat this week. Sunday 31 st (Easter) Fine pleasant morning. snow is much wasted this last week, ground appear in many places in the woods. shall build a chimney in the shanty perhaps to morrow. Mon y 1 st April. Weather very fine (pleasant as possible) busy making Sugar. sap running fast. boiling all night. Tues 2 nd - Weather fine, sap still running freely; store troughs full; boiling all day, and all the night. Wednes y 3 rd Weather fine, sap do not run so fast, still boiling Poll calved this afternoon. Thurs 4. Weather still very fine and pleasant - boiled off four pans of Sug r (we thought nearly enough.) Friday 5 th Finished boiling the sug r begun yester y overdid it, made it tough, and lost its sweetness. Satur y 6 th Weather the same. Tho s Frame went with them to assist in making sugar, boiled off 50 or 60 l b . Self threshing wheat Thurs y and to day. Sunday 7th most beautiful day; nor too hot nor too cold. Mon y 8 & Tues y 9 th Fine days made some Molasses. Began to plow on Monday. [afreurep70] Wednes y 10th Apr 1 1839. Weather colder and rainy Felix at Jonn Listers barn raising. boiled some molasses to day. Augustus chopping at Monpelier. Cesar plowing. Thurs y 11th Augustus Felix & Cesar put the teeth in the drag, took the chaff from the threshed wheat and threshed some spring wheat. (Paid Armstrong for 9 drag teeth s 16/-, log chain hooks s 5/0, tapping Gouge 10 1/2) �Friday 12th weather colder than it was Mon y & Tues y and duller. M r George Bolton from Albion came this evening. James Bolton is dead - on account of his plitical opinions he cleared out to the states and died there. Saturday 13th walked with M r Bolton & Felix to our new Farm to day, he seemed to like it very well; much better land he thinks than at Albion. fine day wind north. took the calf from the cow yesterday it began to drink well. Sunday 14th Apr1 Fine Morning, M r Bolton went away after breakfast. He have been a very pleasing companion we all seem dull now he is gone. Mon y 15. weather fine - sowed peas before the barn Tues 16 - Sowed peas - Wed y 17th sowed peas. Thurs y 17 - Sowed large peas from Jem Row's Friy 19 th - Sowed spring wheat, & more Oats. Satur y 20 th - plowing & harrowing. - the leaves in the woods caught fire yesterday, and have been burning from Rich d Hornby's past the back of Griffith's to John Armstrongs and from John Armstrong's to the river at Montpellier. and beyond Tom Frame's chopping to the cranbury marsh and at the bottom of the ten acres. - John Armstrong was fearful yesterday his barn would catch fire. Augustus Felix & Cesar went to assist him Felix staid all the afternoon - trees were falling all night weather have been fine all the week [afreurep71] Sunday 21 st Apr 1 1839. Fine morning. - the fire in the woods have ceased burning around us. Tho s Frame is gone to his Father-in-laws since friday, his cow calved this morning, & his child is to be christened to day - Cesar is gone a courting to day (second journey) Cesar stopped short and went to [?] home about 2 o'clock Monday 22 - plowing and dragging. 3 rd Tuesday - D° - Rain & thunder in the evening. - finished threshing to day. 4 th - plowing & hoeing in large peas that lay above ground 7 th Saturd y Felix Cesar and self chopping at Montpellier last 3 days - Showery to day. Augustus left plowing and came to us afternoon. - two hours will finish plowing. Sunday 28 - Rainy all the night, and Continues so this morning, but not cold; fine growing weather. Last Sunday poor Flora and I went to Jem Row's; to day she is a corps; we think John Armstrong shot her by order of her Master (Thos Frames) last Wednesday. - I do not know that she had any fault; always appeared a harmless inoffencesive little animal as ever exister; poor Flora I am sorry for you, you deserved a better Master. - Farewell. Mon y 29 - Felix to Fergus with 4 bush ls wheat; flour back. 3 chopping at M o n t r - rainy at noon. Tues y 30 - All chopping at M o n t r - rainy at times. Wed y 1 st May. rainy all forenoon. (Poll took Bull at Peter's; - Cut calf today) Thurs y 2 Friday 3 rd Saturday 4 th Chopping at Montpellier. rainy at times and cold the last 3 days. Sunday 5th - Windy, and rather cold. - went Geo Wilson's this afternoon carried home the bale[?] of a Tub and borrowed the C[?] cave, a play called Douglas, and a system of Geography �Mond y 6 - Nancy took Bull at Peters. - Augustus & Ceasar to Guelph fair. Felix & self dressed the last of the wheat this afternoon and put it up the chamber 27 bush l s - Tom's brush fence caught fire was fearful the Barn would. [afreurep72] 1839 Tuesday 7 th May. Augustus & Cesar not home from Guelph this morning came home this Evening, rainy all day. - Augustus brought home the churn; cost 2 Dollrs Wednes y 8 th - Poll to Bull at Wm Armstrongs. - Chopping at Montpr Thurs y 9 th - Burning brush - Friday 10th Logging burning. Satur y 11th Burning and logging. - Will m McCullah came this evening Bot Felix's violin at 4 dollar's; slept here. Sunday 12th May. Very pleasant morning. - McCullah to Griffiths, came back and dined with us, and set off for home with his Fiddle Sunday 19th May. Weather have been fine all the week except a little rain last Tuesday. Fine this morning. - have been logging and burning at Montr on Mond y Tues y - splitting rails & planting potatoes on Wed y - planting potatoes on Thurs y - Fridy and Satur y sowing barley on Tom's farm. - Augustus to Guelph on Satur y with 14 bushls wheat sold 5 bushls at 8/9 the rest ground and flour back. Mon y 20 - planting potatoes & burning [?] at Mont r Tues y 21 - planting potatoes - Heavy shower this afternoon Wednes y 22 - Do & riving rails. - Thurs y 23 rainy all day. Friy 24 - splitting rails. - Satur 25 chopping, (flies, flies, flies) 24 th Planted Indian wheat & pumkins seeds at Mont r Felix & Ceasar slept in the Hovel at Mont r Thurs y night Felix & Ceasar stayed there this night Friday. thunder all night Sunday 26 th Very fine morning. - rainy afternoon. Mon y 27 th Rainy morning - Felix to Fergus paid for Sugar boiler 6 1/2 dollars( L 1 :S12:d6 sterling.) Augustus and Cesar chopping Tues 28. - Wed y 29 th Thurs y 30. chopping at Montpellier. Fri 31 st chopping & burning brush. Satur y 1 st June - Felix hunting cattle; shot a large Buck upon the edge of our land: Augustus & Felix and myself went to fetch it home afternoon had some trouble to find it; and still more to get it home. - Cesar to Tom Armstrong's barn raising. [afreurep73] 1839 Sunday 2 June. Rainy dull day. Augustus after the cattle from 4 or 5 in the morning until 2 afternoon. Sunday 9 th - Rather a dull day but no rain, had a letter from Marcus (last Tuesday 4 th June 1839) dated 6 Jan y 1839. Raining last Tuesday, raining on Wednesday, drawing rails on Thursday and laying them; Logging on Friday; and hunting Cattle and dressing wheat, and Augustus to Robinson's barn raising on Saturday. �Satur y 15th - We have been chopping and logging & splitting rails & burning this week; rain almost every day. Cesar at John Macauley's barn raising today. Sunday 16th no rain to day; wind rather blustering. it have been quite cold at nights and mornings for some days past. Thurs y 20 June posted a letter at Guelph for Marcus. Sunday 23 rd - It have been rainy all the week Thursday it rained almost all the day - Felix & Cesar went to Guelph with 12 bushls wheat, sold 4 @ 7/9 York. Finished cutting house logs yesterday. - planted French beans at Mont r Fridy & Saturday sowed about 3 pecks barley at Mont r on Wednes y 19th June. Sunday 30th - Road work done last Mond y and Tues y - Augustus Felix & Cesar on Mon y & Cesar on Tues y - Augustus & Felix cutting a place for our home & cutting sleepers & rafters[?]. - and hoeing potatoes - rainy on Thurs y . Friy went with Jem Rowes & measured Sandy Clarks clearance S a t u r y - Augustus & Cesar hunting after the oxen 'till 4 afternoon did not find them. Felix at Griffyths barn raising - Augustus & Cesar went to them and assisted from 5 'till 7. - weather have been wet and rather cool 'till yesterday & today, which have been fine & very warm. [afreurep74] Sun y 7 th July. - We have been cutting & drawing house logs Mon y Tues y & Wednes y Considerable in finding the oxen. (Cesar went to Willm Armstrongs barn raising Thurs y 4 th July) Friy 5 July finished hoeing potatoes & Satur 6 th July laid the Foundation of our house. Weather fine all the week. This day 7 July three years since at three or four o'clock afternoon, arrived at Toronto. Mon y 8 th went to Jem Rows this morning and agreed for a sheep for house raising. making beams. Tues y 9 th - Cutting beam bearers. Wed y 10th - Felix & Cesar hunting after oxen all day but could not find them. Augustus & self chopping. Thurs y 11th Augustus after the oxen in the forenoon could not find them. - chopping afternoon. Felix & Cesar went to Fergus and got 5 gallons whisky - 7 lb Rice &c - on credit. Felix sold deer skins to a Tin pedlar and took Tins for them - Killed a sheep at Jem's took 3/4 which weiged 50 lb Friy 12 th This is the day I have dreaded for some days past - no oxen to be found, rained fast this morning before we got up, looked very dull after we were up. have 4 logs to draw, have the promise of John Armstrong's and Griffyth's oxen, and Jem Rowes, and his horse have gone to Fergus yesterday. - took Griffyth's oxen and John Armstrong's drew up the 4 logs, the people all came in good time and went directly to work, whisky was handed round, cakes at eleven, dinner at one, and at five afternoon the last log was hauled up and soon laid, and the house named Montpellier, all left the place and went to a very comfortable supper at our old home, and spent the night very merry, fiddling, dancing and singing until 4 o'clock in the morning. - a little rain at times but very pleasant while building. Satur y 13 - all of us very drowsy to day. but all well. �[afreurep75] Sund y 14th July 1839. - A very pleasant day, but we have not got our sleepiness off yet. when I think of our new house, it seems like a dream. Mond y 15. Felix and Cesar hunting after oxen all day did not find them. Tues y 16th Chopping. Wed y 17th chopping. Thur y 18th chopping Fridy 19. Chopping and hunting after oxen. - heard that they came to Sandy Clark's clearance last night, they have been a way 14 days, we should have sown turnips this week if we could have found them. Satur y 20 th Got the oxen home this morn 9 they look well. we yoked the pigs this morning they have been spoiling Tom's potatoes & our few that were planted here. - The weather have been very fine all the week, and very warm. began to plow for turnips to day. Sunday 21 st - A very fine day. - Monday 22 nd rainy all day cut the calf, and the pig. - Tuesy 23 rd began to mow grass. Augustus and Cesar sowed the turnips; my wife went with me to Montpellier this evening; the first time she was there. Wednes y 24- rainy, finished mowing grass. Thurs y 25 th - making hay, a fine day, corked[?] some. Fridy 26 - Do and getting it on a stack, cleared the meadow. Satur y 27 - got a large sleighload of hay from the spring in the pea field and finised the stack this afternoon. Cesar went to Fergus with 5 bushls wheat. bought a pair trowsers for 3 Dollars. he came home just as we had finished the stacks; it began to thunder, and rain as soon as we had done, and continued raining all the evening. Sunday 28 th very fine, and very warm to day. [afreurep76] 1839 - Sunday July 28 th continued - we had green peas for dinner yesterday (the first this Season). finished writing M r Handel's & D r Callcott's anthems from M r Peter's book this afternoon; but I am fearful that I shall never hear them performed. Mon y 29. - Cut out the logs for Door & windows & chimney at the new house; and made a ladder. fine day, quite hot. Tues y 30 th Cut pine in lengths for making shingles, rained hard a considerble time this morning Wednes y 31st Thrandiston fair day in Suffolk England. Rainy this morning, - wheat is rusty and notlikelytobegoodformuch. Thurs y 1 Aug st - Felix hunting after Oxen all day could not find them Satur y 3 rd Felix and Cesar after oxen found them on the fifth concession Garafraxa - drew up one load shingle stuff, cut down some trees round the new house. weather have been fine the last three days. - Cesar shot a pheasant & a pigion to day. - Flies very troublesome. Sunday 4 th Fine and pleasant. Mon y 5. - Felix and Cesar at Henly getting up his hay. - Augustus went Huxtables for rough boards for covering the house. - Tuesday 6th rainy. - Augustus for more boards. Wed y 7 th Augustus Felix and Cesar hauling logs for Huxtable to pay for 800 feet boards; (hauled in Eighteen logs) �Thurs y 8 th - Nancy took bull at Gladerers [McGladderv's?]. - drew up more stuff for shingles, and cut a road past Bowie's. Friday 9 th - Riving and shaving shingles and framing roof. - Satur y 10th - raised part of the roof to day. Sunday 11th - Fine morning, but became cloudy & rainy. [afreurep77] August 1839 Mon y 12th Aug st - at Montpellier at work at new house. y th y th Tues 13 Wed 14 The same spliting & making shingles. Thur y 15 - the same making a large log pile for burning lime drew up stones for building the chimney and for lime these last three days - began to hoe the turnips to day. - began to burn lime to day. - Friday 16th - Cut down trees for the lime pile, it burns well. - finished hoeing turnips to day. Satur y 17th - Mr Wood have been cutting wheat all this week, rainy this forenoon, Cesar & self making shingles. Felix hewing the inside of the house, Augustus after the cows and a cradle for the scythe; - and went with Lilly to Gladerar's Bull Sunday 18th A beautiful fine morning, and continues so thr' the day. - Evening very pleasant. Mon y 19th Weather fine, began Harvest this morning reaping wheat. cut down the two acres by the line[?] but it is not of much value from being rusty. Tues y 20 th Began to cradle barley this morning and reaping spring wheat by the peas, it is good wheat. Wed y 21 st Cutting barley and tying it up. Thurs y 22 nd Cutting barley and Carrying it into the barn Fridy 23 Same. Weather very fine all the week. - Carried the fall wheat to day, friday. Satur y 24 - Same, 'till four o'clock afternoon when it began to rain. left about 2 loads in [?] field. Sun y 25. A dull morning but turns out a fine day. - I shall be glad when we have finished harvest and can finish our house and remove away from this; for it do not seem like our home now; people take liberties that come to see Thomas, and we dare not contradict them; a man have put two horses in our calves pasture a wheat stack unfenced, and barley in the barn, [afreurep78] 1839 Sunday 25 Aug st Continued and in danger of their getting in the oats that are standing; it is uncivel, and what I think I would not do; but if providence protect us we are safe from harm. Mon y 26 - Altered barn floor and mowed oats, rainy began to thresh some fall wheat. Tues y 27 th - finished mowing oats before the farm and Felix and I threshed some more fall wheat, and dressed it, three bushels of it; very light. �Wed y 28 - Andrew to Fergus with 3 bushls wheat, and brought home 50 lb oatmeal to be paid for with oats. Augustus & Felix and I cutting spring wheat. we have lived upon potatoes all this week Thurs y 29 th Cutting wheat, weather very fine still Friy 30 th Same, had a little frost on Wednesday or thursday night touched the French beans & Indian wheat, and pumkins, but not much. Satur y 31 - Finished cutting wheat and carried about half of it to day, made a stack. - Felix & I tyed some oats before the barn. weather have been very fine since Monday last. Sunday 1 Sep1" a most beautifull day through out. Mon y 2 nd Carrying wheat & oats. - Tues y 4 th taking up peas Wed y 3 rd - Augustus at John Peters. Felix & Cesar at Mr. Rowes helping in their harvest. Thurs y 5th rainy, taking up peas forenoon Felix & Cesar at Jem Rowes afternoon. Fridy 6 finished cuting peas this forenoon Threshed spring wheat that grew by the peas this [afreurep79] afternoon, 5 bushels, good heavy wheat. Satur y 7 th - Augustus to Fergus with the 5 bushls wheat carried 2 loads oats & brown peas, turned the other peas my wife went to Fergus bo* a pair stockings 3/6 brought home the shingle rails, & 1 lb tobacco and a little bottle whisky. Jemmy Lister called and spoke to us on Thursday last. Sunday 8 th Sep r - Jemmy Lister dined with us to day Cesar and myself played a few psalm tunes to oblige him a fine morning but rather dull, and a little rainy afternoon. Mon y 9 th Rainy and cold, Augustus at Wilkie's helping in his harvest. - Tyed a few oats forenoon. 10th Tues y Still rainy and cold, Augustus at Geo Wilson's cradling oats 11th W e d y - Cold and dull but no rain this morning, finished shingling one side of the house began to dig cellar 12 Thursday. Frost in the morning ground white. Covering the house to day. 13th Friy - Carrying peas made a large stack. 14 Satur y . Finished carrying peas & threshed three slay loads abroad with oxen a sad slovenly job; left the stacks unthatched, looks like rain coming this evening. 15 Sunday. Began to rain early this morning and have been raining all the day. John Armstrong and Griffyth sowed wheat this last week. Mon y 16. at work at the house. fine day. Tues y 17. rainy all day. began to build the chimney. Wed 18. Finished the back of the chimney stone work. Thurs y 19. finished shingling, and chauked [?] a part [afreurep80] 1839 Fridy 20 Sep r cut the barley at Montpellier, and Indian wheat and pumkins, and Carted Sand; Felix logging at David Wrays with a pair of oxen. �Sat y 21 st Felix logging at Willm Black's with oxen threshed peas off the top of the stack that were got wet. - and part of the marrowfats in the barn Set the oats to dry that are in the field they are very wet but considerably dryed to day, tyed them up this evening Sun y 22. A pleasant morning, but the day is showery with some thunder. rainy at night. Mon y 23 rd - Fine morning. Finished threshing what we began on Saturday and dressed them; about ten bush ls marrowfats & and Ten or twelve of the mixed ones. Got the oats up to day & stacked them in better condition than I expected, some of the Sheaves wet inside. Tues y 24 th - Thos Frames logging day; cloudy morning and some rain Felix, Cesar & Lyon & Lamb are logging. - Augustus is gone to Huxtable's with door and window dimentions & from thence to Guelph with samples of peas; home at ten this Evening. Wednes y 25. Felix and Cesar shot a fine Buck to day as they were going to Montpellier, weighed 140lb when dressed. Thurs y 26. Began logging some more at Montpellier; fine but wind cold. Friday 27. Rain at 3 or 4 o'clock this morning began to snow at 8 or 9 o'clock, and continued all the forenoon. very cold and winterly. Afternoon a little sun shine but still cold. Augustus, Felix & Cesar at Mont r after finishing the Chimney Satur y 28. Cold stormy day, Cesar to Jon Lister's with the Heifer to Bull - Augustus & Felix at the Chimney at Montpellier. 29 Sunday - a little warmer this morning. - but colder and snowing fast this afternoon. winter seem to be began. [in margin] 1839 - Satur 28 Sep r Primrose took Bull. [afreurep81] Mon y 30 th September 1839 - Quite a change weather much finer. Finished the chimney. stacked the Barley at Mont r and began to log. Tues y 1 st Oct r Very fine; logging to day. Wednes y 2 nd - Logging; and Fired some piles, quite warm. Thurs y 3 rd - Logging, and burning; weather fine, and quite warm Friday 4 th Logging and burning; very fine and warm Sat y 5 th - Putting fires together and Cutting down trees. Augustus to Huxtables for door and window frames. Sun y 6 - A fine morning, very pleasant, all the last week was very pleasant - it is turned very dull this afternoon, looks like rain. Mon 7 th - Augustus & Felix threshing fall wheat41/2bushls Cesar & self putting together log fires - rainy day. Tues y 8 Felix to Fergus with the wheat. - fine day. Wed 9 th Began to take up potatoes at Montpr fine day Thurs 10th Taking up potatoes. - fine day Frid y 11 th rainy day Satur 12. Boarded up one end of the house rainy, measured the land for sowing wheat 11/4acres, rainy. �Sunday 13th finer weather this morning. - fine afternoon Mon y 14 Taking up potatoes & sowing at Montp r - fine weather Tues y 15. Taking up potatoes & Dtsgging [?] the wheat - fine day Wednes 16th Finished taking up the potatoes very fine day - quite warm and took the top of oat stack into the B[?] Barn Thurs y 17 - Threshing oats & logging afternoon. still very fine Friday 18 - Went to Mr. Peter's for Augustus & Felix' boots Augustus & Cesar threshg Oats. Felix after the Cows logging after breakfast - weather very fine & warm Satur y 19 Felix to Fergus with 13 bush ls oats brot oatmeal back, and the flour of the41/2 bush fall wheat wind very Cold, after the log fires this afternoon, very cold north wind [afreurep82] Octr 1839 Oct 20 th Sunday - A very fine pleasant day - but frosty. The weather was very warm and pleasant all the last week untill Satu r when the wind shifted to the north, and was very cold 26 Saturday - Logging and burning all the week finished logging this evening - The weather have been remarkably fine and pleasant every day, quite warm, and much more pleasant than in Summer, no flies to tieze. Sunday 27. a beautiful morning, and fine all day very smoky this afternoon; this is the Indian Summer Mon y 28 - Sowed some more wheat. Tues y 29 - Augustus to Guelph with 15 bushls peas sold them at 4/ York. - Paid Peters for the calf. Bought Glass for the windows at Montpr @ square Bot 100 feet of boards at 1 /2 a dollar. - Huxtable came this morning to put in windows and door at Mont;r Wednes y 30 th Sowed some more wheat to day. Thurs 3 1 s t - Huxtable finished to day afternoon. Frid 1 Novr - plastering house. Satur y 2 - Do the weather have been fine the greatest part of the week, rather cold at times, with some snow Sun y 3 - a beautiful fine morning but cloudy and dull afternoon. Mon y 4 th - Tuesy & Wed y 6 th - drawing boards & altering chimney and removing some things from Thos Frames house to Montp r . Thursday 7 th Ground covered with snow - got in a little oat stack. - weather cold & frosty Friday 8thy - snow falling at times. - frosty still Satur y 9 th - Drove the hogs to Montp r , with less trouble than we expected. - Old sow led the way cross the river. [afreurep83] November 1839 Sunday 10th - Still frosty but a very fine morning, snow wasting to day. - Very pleasant since 9 o'clock. Mon y 11th - Tues y 12 - underbrushing - Wednes y 13th pulling Turnips; snow nearly gone. Thurs y 14th rainy, snow gone �Frid 15 finished pulling Turnips. - Frosty. Satur y 16th laid the hog-stye. and sowed wheat. Forced to kill the old sow Friday 15th on account of her being pushed with the oxen. the weather have been fine except Thursday rainy. Sund y 17th Fine morning, Snowy at Ten, rainy this afternoon, expect to remove to Montp r tomorrow Mon y 18th - Ground covered with snow this morning; a fine day and snow almost all gone at night, cutting trees down round the house self threshing oats. - M r Wood brought over 2 bush'5 wheat flour from Fergus. - carried to mill by Griffyth's [?] Wed y 13th / Tues y 19th Snow considerably deep again this morning - cold - Removed from Thos y' Frames house this afternoon - Finished threshing oats and followed to Montp r going over the tree to our old watering place I slipped off it and hurt my knee, so that I found it difficult to reach Montp r ; it made me quite ill so that I was unable to go abroad, or do anything within for days. - Augustus wounded a deer to day. / Wed y 20 th Augustus and Felix got the wounded deer to day. drove the Cattle here to day. - continue snowing, and freezing. Thurs 21 st made a shed for the Cattle. - Freezing sharp. Fridy 22 nd - Felix made trough for salting meat. - Frosty still. Satur y 23 - Dressed the oats - Cut down some trees for [?] not quite so cold. Sund y 24 - snow last night - rainy this morning and much warmer Bowles & son came to see us to day. snow wasting. - M r [afreurep84] 25 Novr Mon y , very cold and stormy. Felix made a sleigh to[?], Augustus a shovel and Cesar a rack for the calves. / 26 Tues y - Felix to Fergus with 15 bush oats & 2 wheat. Augustus & Felix threshing barley at Tom's - weather still cold but not so sharp as yesterday 27 th Wed y got in the barley at Montpr and threshed it. Felix got some potatoes into the cellar. - much milder to day. 28 th Thurs y - Felix and I got some more potatoes into the cellar. 29 th Friday - Got the rest of the potatoes into the cellar. Augustus and Cesar making shed compleat. - weather the same since Wednesday; pleasant for the season. 30 th Satur y Augustus and Cesar threshing barley at T. Frame's Felix chopping Trees down before the house. Weather same as yesterday. 1 Dec r Sunday, weather much the same as it has been since Wednesday snow have wasted a little but not much. 2 nd Mon y underbrushing and chopping - weather fine 3 rd T u e s y - chopping & shoeing sleigh - weather the same 4 Wed y - Chopping - & threshing barley at Frame's - very fin & clear 6 Friday - Do Do got in the top of the wheat stack - fine day 7 Satur y - got a heap of turnips into the Cellar & chopping. and Cesar & Augustus covered up the wheat stack more secure rainy from ten until midnight no frost last night. �8th Sunday - Fine morning like spring; no frost last night. rainy at ten this morning. - snow wasted last night. 9 Mon y Felix to Fergus; Augustus & Cesar chopping - a fine day (Old Mr Logfrin lost his way from Fergus, lay in the woods last Saturday night. Alexander Logfrin lay in the woods on Sunday night being in quest of his Father) 10 Tues y Chopping. Wed y 11th Chopping & underbrushing - weather fine 12 T h u r s y - A u g u s t & Cesar threshed some pOeas, Felix to Jem Logfrim's underbrushing. Snowy at times. [afreurep85] 1839 Dec r 13th 13th Friday Augustus & Felix underbrushing at J. Logfrim's Snowy at times not very cold. 14th Satur y Cesar threshed some more peas; Augustus & Felix finished underbrushing at J. Logfrin's this forenoon. Snowing fast all the day. calm, not unpleasant. 15th Sunday, no snow fell in the night a little at times today - not very cold 16 Mon y Chopping - Snowy & cold 17 Tues y Do Cesar & Augustus at Frame's - snowy - Augustus, Cesar to Fergus with 12/4 bush'5 barley, sold to the store at 2 s /2 d y 13 W e d - Chopping, and threshing wheat 19 Thurs y - 20 Fridy Chopping and re[?] sap troughs and threshing wheat Fine days yesterday & today y 21 Satur Frost sharp last night and very cold this morning. Cesar Felix & Augustus on the roads making Cross-way over the water at Thos Frame's - shortest day. 22 Sunday. Snowy morning, not so cold, continue snowing. 23 Mon y Aug s Felix & Cesar shooting in the forenoon no luck. Snowy. 24 Tues y Augustus to Fergus with121/4bushlsbarley to the store at 2 s /2 d Felix & Cesar threshing peas. - fine day rather mild. Christmas 25 Wednes y Fine morning - not cold - Felix cut down two large trees for browse for the Cattle - Augustus finished the bed feet. Cesar making a helve for his new ax bought at Fergus yesterday. 26 Thurs y Augustus with Sow to brawn at Guelph - price 1 Dollar Cesar threshing peas. Felix chopping, weather mild. 27 Frid y Felix & Cesar threshing peas. Augustus chopping. 28 Satur y Felix & Cesar dressing peas & getting them home Augustus chopp 9 Snowy day, not very cold. - Snow falling at times every day since 12th Decr - now about 12 Inches deep. 29 - Sunday. Snowy morning, frost rather sharp last night, wind north west and blows cold, snow drifting, have been snowing all day. Mon y 30 th - Chopping - Weather cold. Tues y 31 st - Chopping forenoon - Cutting barn logs afternoon at Jas Armstrong's - Fine clear day, and calm, but very cold, another year is gone and we have still reason to be thankful to the Great giver of all good; for the benefits that have been �[afreurep86] Dec r 31 st 1839 besowed upon us; our crops of oats, barley and peas were good at our old farm; and potatoes & turnips at Montpellier were very good. - but we neglected thatching our stacks of wheat oats and peas; rain came and did them Injury; we tryed to thresh peas abroad, it did not answer the purpose; loss considerable. we have all had good health, and good luck with our Cattle. we have got land, and a good comfortable house, tomorrow the Interest of the money for the land (forty eight dollars) should be paid but we shall not be able to pay it. Corn is at low prices and dificult to get money for it; can have goods in exchange. - I am in Logfrin; and we shall have some barley to sell (after we have paid our debt at Fergus store) and some peas; so I think we shall be enabled in a few weeks, to pay a considerable part of it. — Farewell 1839, with thanks for all your favours 1840. Wednes y 1 Jany. The year begins with a very fine sunshiny calm day, but very cold, last night the frost was sharper than any night we have had since winter began - chopping Felix and Augustus - Cesar gone to the old farm. 2 Jan y Thursday. Still sharp cold but fine & clear. - chopping and drawing logs for Barn from Jas Armstrong's. 3 rd Frid y - Chopping & drawing logs for Barn. still very cold. 4 th Satur y - very cold this morning, but clear and calm. Chopping & drawing logs. - Felix to Tom's for straw & hay. 5 th Sund y not so cold this morning, rather pleasant than not. quite calm 6 Mon y - Augustus to Town Meeting at school house respecting the roads. Felix to Fergus with 6 busls oats, 4 bushls blue peas. 2 bushls marrow-fats. Cesar chopp 9 fine day quite mild. Augustus bro t 2 letters from Eramosa post office, one from Marcus & his family at New York & one from a M r Wright in England borrowed a dollar of Jon n Lister to pay for them 7 th Tues y Killed four hogs; Jem Rowes & wife and Will m Henley and wife assisting - day very fine [afreurep87] Tuesd y 7 th Jan y Contin d 1840 drank VA Gallons whiskey; three York shilP a Gallon Wed y 8 th Augustus sold his watch and Rifle to Heny Breeze for a Cow will be three years old in the spring, is gone after her to day. - M r Henley salted the meat and made the head cheese, and boiled the fat for us to day. Felix to Tom's for straw, Cesar sick all the day. weather very fine and mild. Cow home this evening. Thursy 9th chopping browse for Cattle. Clear & sharp cold. Friy 10 th Chopping browse for Cattle. - Cloudy & not so cold. Satur y 11 th Heavy fall of snow last night, twelve inches deep at least. Felix & Cesar made a bargain with Hindley last night; Buck & Bright for 2 Cows and twenty dollars, to be paid next fall; money for washing, mending, and making shirts to be deducted. Sunday 12th Fine day not very cold. Trees loaded with snow. �M o n d y - 13th threshing barley colder than yesterday. still calm. Tuesd y 14th Augustus with sow to brawn at Guelph. threshing barley. Sharp Cold. freezing in Cellar. Wednes y 15th threshing barley; very sharp cold Thurs y 16th Cutting down trees. not quite so cold. Frid - 17th - Cutting some trees down, making brush fence. V Satur - 18th - Felix to Fergus with 10 bushls & 39 barley; & 21/2 bushls wheat Sunday 19th Fine morning; not so sharp cold the last 3 days, fine clear mornings all the week & cloudy afternoons Mon y 20 Felix to Fergus with 22 bush/39 lb barley to the store Augustus to Huxtable's with log. Fine day not so cold as it has been, all the lads at Hindley's this evening drinking whiskey. Tues y 21 st Augustus Felix and Cesar at Hindley's all day to day drinking whiskey weather very fine and much warmer. Wed y 22 Augustus Felix & Cesar Cutting pine log drew it to Tom's - Threshing barley afternoon. [afreurep88] Jan y 1840 Thurs y 23 - threshing barley and drawing pine log to mill. Friday 24 - threshing barley & drawing log to mill. Cold yesterday and to day. Satur y 25 - threshing barley & drawing log. - very cold to day and yesterday. Cesar to Fergus, not home to night. Sun 26 - Fine morning but sharp cold. Mon y 27 Cesar to Eramosa post office. Augustus thresh 9 Felix to saw mill with log. not so cold. Tues y 28. Augustus threshg Felix with pine log to Mill. Cesar home tonight with a letter from Charles Bolton. Weather moderate not sharp Wednes y 29 t h Cesar chopping. Augustus & Felix grinding their axes. snowing fast all day. Thurs y 30. Rainy this morning. Augustus & Felix chopping. Cesar threshing. - Sun shining at times, summer seems to be peeping out. Fridy 31 st Cesar finished threshing barley; Augustus & Felix cutting down trees; cold & snowy. Satur y 1 Feby Augustus & Cesar dressing barley. Felix drawing 2 pine fogs. Fine day but cold, frost sharp at night. Sunday 2 Feb y . Fine morning, but rather sharp frost, snowy afternoon. Snow is very deep.Mon y 3 rd - Dressing barley. Cold day. Tues y 4 - Augustus set off this morning for Dundas with a load of barley. 31 bushis 3/6 York fine, clear, but rather cold. Felix & Cesar got the half stack of peas in, and threshed some Wed y 5 th Felix & Cesar threshing peas, very fine, and much w a r m e r Thur y 6 th Rainy and thawing slowly; Felix & Cesar threshing Friy 7 th Felix & Cesar got in wheat & oats - Augustus home from Dundas this evening. Fine day quite warm. �[afreurep89] Feb y 1840 Satur y Feby 8 th Fine morning, quite mild and clear. Augustus Felix & Cesar threshing spring wheat - fine day Sunday 9 th - Fine morning; rainy afternoon - not cold. Mon y 10th - Augustus chopping, Felix & Cesar dressing barley. Tues y 11 - Felix to Guelph with barley 21 bush'5 sold at 21- york left 8 bush15 at Macauley's; load was to much. Wednes y 12th - Augustus threshing Felix and Cesar Chopping Snowy on Monday & Tuesday - today more pleasant. Thurs 13th - Saw 4 deer in the Clearance this morning Could not get a shot at them. weather moderate Friday 14. Valentines - rainy & cold. Felix turned[?l the pork Sun y 16 Fine, but cold morning; and cloudy day. Mon y 17th Augustus to Fergus with 14 bushls wheat flour back. - Felix & Cesar to Logfrin's chopping. - Fine day quite mild. Tues y 18th Augustus Threshing; F & C at Logfrin's Mr Geo. Bolton and Charles came this evening Wed y 19th Augustus thresh 9 - F & C at Logfrin's very fine weather snow wasting fast. Thur y 20 th Still keep thawing; rain this morning - Charles went for Felix and Cesar and took them home in his Sleigh to dinner M r Bolton's musick box played us some tunes before dinner. Still thawing. [afreurep90] 1840 Frid 21 Frosty at night M r Geo Bolton & Charles left us this forenoon to go Home to Albion took my Journal of my voyage with them to send to Miss A: Newson in England. Satur 22 - Poll calved this morning. One thresh 9 oats - two chopping, not very cold Sun y 23 rd not very cold, a little snowy Mon 24 - Aug us threshing oats. F & C at Logfrin's Sharpish frost last night, fine day but Cold Tues y 25 - Dressing oats. F & C at Logfrin (Sent Griffvth's 42 lb flour with bag.) Wed y 26 Augustus to Fergus with 35Yz oats snow in the night, and snowy to day. Thurs y 27 th - Augustus dressed the remaining oats 12 bush ls carried them into Tho s Frame's house. Chopping afternoon Friy 28 th Chopping all day. weather fine and mild 29 Satur y 29 chopping forenoon. - fetched a load of straw afternoon. very fine and mild. Sun y 1 st Mar. Thunder and lightning, very sharp last night, and heavy rain. very fine, and pleasant and warm this morning. Felix & Cesar at Jas Logfrin's all last week. - Snow have been wasting all the week; went off very fast to day: land appear in many places. Augustus have got his new boots from M r Peter's Satur 15 - Dressing spring w �[afreurep91] - 1840 Mon y 2 nd March - Augustus & Felix to Logfrin's Cesar to Tho s Frames for hay. - Slight frost this morning. Tues y 3 rd - Cesar dressed the peas to day. Tho s Frame to have four bush,s one bag left with him, about 2 bush ls Wednesday 4 th Cesar to Fergus with ten bushls & twenty eight pounds of peas; left at 2 s /0 d sterling to be paid for this summer; brought home the oatmeal 493 ib Thurs y 5 th - Cesar chopping, and fetching hay. Fridy 6 th - Cesar chopping; and took some turnips home from the heaps; some few decayed not many. Satur 7th Cesar and myself went and got in the last wheat stack, and threshed one flooring (64 sheaves) with the oxen. wind have been blowing rather hard from the west and very cold all day. - The weather have been fine (and untill this day not very cold) all the week. snow much wasted Sunday 8 th very fine morning, wind not blowing, frosty but not sharp. - Augustus & Felix home last night; nearly finished at Ja s Logfrin's; great trees all down. Mon y 9 - Augustus and Felix to Logfrin's - Cesar threshing wheat. - Smith the assessor of taxes called to day - snow last night about two inches. Tues y 10th - Cesar threshing. - fine clear morning, but very cold. - Augustus & Felix home this evening, finished at Ja s Logfrin's slashing. Wednes y 11th, Thurs y 12th Augustus & Felix chopping Cesar threshing; finished the wheat. Fridy 13th dressed chaff from the wheat. Buck & Bright to Hindley's; 2 Cows taken over here to day Satur y 14th - all chopping. - weather fine and frosty all the week. [afreurep92] Sunday 15th Marh 1840. Rather dull weather, a little snow in the night; but not cold to day. Mony l6 th & Tues 17th fine days; making brush fence around the clearance. Wednesy 18 th snowy morning, not very cold; grinding axes at Jas Armstrong's after breakfast. Thursy 19th Chopping. Fridy 20 Do Satury 21 st Do - weather frosty Sundy 22 nd weather fine; still Frosty. paid Griffyth for Felix and Cesar's boots a few days since Mony 23rd Chopping; Snow last night, but all gone to day; considerable quantity of snow Tuesy 24th began to snow in the morning, and have continued all day have fallen 6 inches in depth; seem quite winterly. Wednesy 5 th Very fine and pleasant day. Thursy 26 th - Friday 27 th - Snow wasting slowly; Cesar & Felix tapping more Sugar trees to day. Satury 28th - sap running yesteday and to day; Cesar boiling to day. Augustus & Felix chopping. have been chopping at every opportunity all the week. fetched a load of oat �taxes called to day - snow last night about two inches. Tues y 10th - Cesar threshing. - fine clear morning, but very cold. - Augustus & Felix home this evening, finished at Ja s Logfrin's slashing. Wednes y 11th, Thurs y 12th Augustus & Felix chopping Cesar threshing; finished the wheat. Fridy 13th dressed chaff from the wheat. Buck & Bright to Hindley's; 2 Cows taken over here to day Satur y 14th - all chopping. - weather fine and frosty all the week. [afreurep92] Sunday 15th Mar' 1 1840. Rather dull weather, a little snow in the night; but not cold to day. Mon y 16th & Tues 17th fine days; making brush fence around the clearance. Wednes y 18th snowy morning, not very cold; grinding axes at Ja s Armstrong's after breakfast. Thurs y 19th Chopping. Fridy 20 D° Satur y 21 st D° - weather frosty Sund y 22 nd weather fine; still Frosty, paid Griffyth for Felix and Cesar's boots a few days since. Mon y 23 rd Chopping; Snow last night, but all gone to day; considerable quantity of snow in the wood still. Tues y 24 th began to snow in the morning, and have continued all day have fallen 6 inches in depth; seem quite winterly. Wednes y 25 th Very fine and pleasant day. Thurs y 26 th - Friday 27 th - Snow wasting slowly; Cesar & Felix tapping more Sugar trees to day. Satur y 28 t h - sap running yesterday and to day; Cesar boiling to day. Augustus & Felix chopping. have been chopping at every opportunity all the week. fetched a load of oat straw from Hindley's last Thursday. Jem Griffyth brot the flour back that they borrowed, a considerable quantity of rain fell this afternoon. Sunday 29 th Snowed a little this morning, but have been a fine dry day, snow all gone that fell on Tuesday, and some of the old also. Mon y 30. Chopping & boiling Sugar. Tues 31 - Augustus to Guelph for stuff to [?][illegible]Cesar & Felix Chopping. Weather [afreurep93] Wed y 1840 April 1 st Chopping, weather more moderate. 2 nd April Thurs y Chopping. 3 rd Friy Chopping & boiling Sugar. Satur y 4 th boiling Sugar. Finished the piece of chopping to day. very heavy rain last night with some thunder; stormy to day. Sunday 5 th Fine morning; sap running to day. short of straw gave the cattle some turnips this morning. Mon y 6 th - straw from Hindley's to day: boiling sugar. Tues y 7 th boiling sugar. Wed y 8 th boiling sugar all night. Thur9 t h Friday 10th Sap running fast, boiling at nights. �Satur 11th - rainy, boiling sugar all day & all night, paid Huxtable his bill to day; viz! 8 Dollars. Felix & Cesar went to Fergus bought a bell for the calves cost1/2a dollar, mustard pot1/4dollar,1/2[?]mustard, and brick of soap. - lost the calves last night, found them this morning. Sun y 12th Rainy morning, some thunder, snow afternoon. Mon y 13th boiling sugar, fine day Tues y 14th boiling sugar, Felix at John Armstrong's barn raising Wed y 15th cutting rail stuff. Thur y 16th laying up rails on concession line; Augustus at Richard Hornby's barn raising, home at noon next day. rainy night Good Friday 17. Drawing rail cuts. Cesar to Thos Frame for straw and hay and plow; rainy night. y / ^ Satur 18tb C e s a rto David Wray's barn raising home before night. Augustus & Felix ground the axes.A u g u s t u sboiling Sugar afternoon Felix cutting down trees by the house. Easter Sun y 19 Fine morning; calves in the woods last night with the cattle. poll came home & was milked and went back to the other cattle. fetched her home at noon today, [afreurep94] Mon y 20 April 1840 - Chopping by the house. Tues y 21 st Felix & Cesar to Th s Frame's to dress peas, 2 bushels left for him & 2 bush ls he had before make 4 bush ls to him Wed y 22 rainy morn 9 Felix & Cesar to Fergus. Thurs y 23 - began to log. Frid 24. logging. Sat y 25 - Sowed oats by the Shantor[?]; & grass seed. thunder storms and rain afternoon. very heavy storm to night. Sun y 26 - Rainy all this forenoon. Mon y 27 - Ground covered with snow this morning; day fine all the snow gone at night. Cesar borrowed wood's Saw to day Augustus and Felix splitting rails. Cut shingle logs afternoon Tues y 28 t h sawing shingle stuff & sowing spring wheat. Wed y 29 - Sawing shingle stuff; rainy day. Thur 30 - Augustus carried Mr. Woods saw home. Felix & Cesar drawing shingle logs. Dry day. Fri y 1 s t May. burning brush Slow work. Still fine. Sat y 2 nd - Augustus hunting cattle. Felix & Cesar burning & altering hog sty. - planting peas to day. Sun 3 rd May. Fine morning. - warm & pleasant, rainy this afternoon. - Augustus Felix & Cesar hunting Cattle. Mon y 4 th Augustus & Cesar drinking at Griffyth's all day. rainy. Wed y 6 th logging - Thursy 7 th logging. - fine days - sow pigged Wed 6 th Friday 8 th burning brush forenoon. - rainy afternoon - sow pigged in the wood Wednesday; got her home this evening; five pigs. �/ Satur y 9 th rainy & stormy night, rainy this morning & all day. nothing done abroad to day Felix fourparted[?] a waistcoat, Cesar finished his trowsers; Augustus after cattle. Sun y 10th Fine morning, and continue so throughout Monday 11th & Tues y 12 logging and burning brush. Wed y 13th Felix & Cesar burning brush. Augustus to the sawmill to draw away the boards, still very fine Thursy 14th logging. Fridy 15 logging. Satur 7 16 t h planting potatoes; & burning brush; weather still fine. [afreurep95] 1840 Sunday May 17 th Sunday Beautiful fine morning; and very warm day. Mon 18 & Tues y 19 logging. - Fine days Wed y 20 th logging half day; rainy afternoon; Nancy Calved in the woods Thurs y 21 rainy; hunting; after the Cattle all day. found them at night Friy 22 & Satur y 23. logging; fine days. Sun y 24. Shower in the morning, Lilly Calved this morning Mon 25. Dressed up the last wheat in Tom's barn 161/2bushlsFelix & Cesar carried it to Fergus Mill 4 bushls ground flour back Tues y 26. Sow pigged 6 pigs. logging and burning. Wed y 27 th - logging and burning. Thurs 28 th the same Friy 29 - & Satur y 30th the same. weather fine all the week Sun y 31 st very fine & hot. - Mon y 1 st June rainy and cold Tues y 2 June rainy and cold. Wedn y 3 rd June logging. Thurs y 4 th June - Daisy Calved - Training day at Fergus; - home at five o'clock all sober. Fridy 5 th June logging & burning Satur y 6 June sowed barly. - mending the brush fence rainy afternoon. Whitsun y 7 th - dry morning, but wind cold. Mon y 8 th Sowing barley & dragging the other the third time and logging & burning. Tues y 9 th & Wednes y 10th burning & logging. Daisy calved to day. Thurs y 11th logging & burning. Friday 12 Same; rainy afternoon and all night. - Satur y 13th logging. fine day Sun y 14. Fine morning; thunder afternoon at four o'clock Cesar catched eighteen pigions in hisy trap. Mon 15th & Tues y 16th logging & sowing barley. Wednes y 17th M r Bowie's barn raising, Augustus & Cesar helping Felix to Fergus for the last of the wheat flour. Thurs y 18th Felix to Peters, & Smith's & Hemmings to make the time right for working on the roads; from 11 days to 5. Friday 19th hunting after the cattle. Satur y 20 th logging & sowing barley. �[afreurep96] 1840 Saturday 20 th June contin d Cesar caught 49 pigions this week, viz. 18, 8,. 8, 6 &9 Sun y 21 st Very fine morning, began to rain at noon & continued all the afternoon Mon y 22 nd - burng before the House. Tues 23rd Augustus & Felix on the roads. Cesar draw 9 barn logs. Wed y 24 th Felix on the roads. Cesar draw 9 barn logs, planting potatoes on Mon y Thurs y 25 logging. Friy 26 th logging & making shingles. Satur y 27th making shings and logging & hoeing potatoes. Catched 47 pigions this week total 96. Sund y 28 t h Finished planting potatoes yesterday (apples & early [?] ) Mon 29 th Logging, Tues y 30 th Logging Wednes y 1 July. Logging and burning, grand display of fires this evening. July Thurs y 2 nd - Logging - Fridy 3 rd Augustus at Bowl's logging bee. (Primrose Calved last night, got the calve home this morning.) July 4 th (Aniversary of the American Independance.) raking and burning rubbish on the logged land, weather have been fine all the week. Morning & evening rather chilly. Sunday July 5 th Fine morning, not so many Mosquitoes this season as we have had some seasons. Mon y 6 th Tues y 7 th & Wed y 8 th Logging & burning for turnips. Thurs 9 th Augustus to Jona Jon n Lister's logging bee. Friy 10 th drawering barn logs & cutting sleepers, very hot the last three days. Satur y 11th Felix & Cesar at M r Logfrin's barn raising. Augustus dragging for turnips; very hot to day. Flies very sharp, the last few days. Sun y 12th Mon y 13th Thurs y 16 Satur 18th fine morning, very hot. Sowing turnips. Tues y 14th Wed y 15th Sowing turnips, & dressing logs for barn. Friday 17th Sowing turnips & drawing logs cutting sleepers Poll took bull at Jonathans; Cutting rafters Finished sowing turnips. [afreurep97] [Page torn. Sunday July 19 - Saturday August 1,1840 missing] [missing text] home with [missing text] to mow his grass did not do much Jem on Sunday 2 nd August. fine and pleasant morning. Mon y , Tues y & Wed y preparing for the barn & helping Jem Rowes 6 th Thurs y Mowing our grass at Jem Rowes. 7 th Frid y got up the hay & stacked it. good luck with it. [missing text] bed all day. - hoeing tu �8 th Satur y Jem Rowes came and assisted in framing the rafters for barn and in raising them which was done compieatly and well, poor little calf we call Spider teribly bitten by a wolf found it near the house this evening, it was bitten near Jas Armstrongs last Thursday [9th] Sunday most beautifull fine and pleasant day. Calve is alive. - 10th Mon y rainy 11th Tues y dull 12 Wed y 13Thurs y fine 14 Friday fine 15th Satur y have been shingling the barn and helping Jem Rowes and doctoring the lame[?] bitten Calve all the week! till to day Felix hunting cattle & Augustus & Cesar began to cut the fall wheat, it is rusty & very light, howed the first sown turnips the second time. r [afreurep98] [Page town. Sunday August 16 - Tuesday August 25, 1840 missing] Tues y 25 [missing] Cutting pine logs for shingles Wednes y 26. getting splinters for roofing the barn. Thurs y 27. cutting spring wheat. Friday 28. Finished cutting spring wheat. Augustus cradling [?] . rainy afternoon [torn] at Ja s Armstrongs a few [torn] Satur y 29 th making shingles and drawing up stuff for more and nailing splinters and shingles on the barn. Weather have been rather dull this last week. Sund y 30 th dull morning, but a fine day. M rs Henley to see us to day. Mon 31 st Shingling barn & cutting Barley. Rather rainy. Sep r Tues y 1 st September. Shingling barn & cutting barley. Wed y 2 nd same. - got the dressing machine home from Tom's Thurs y 3 rd finished cutting first sown barley Friday 4 th got the spring wheat into the barn. Satur 5 th finished shingling the barn & got some barley into it. Augustus at Tho s Frame's helping him with his harvest the last three days. Weather fine since Wednesday. Sun 6 th Very fine, and pleasant. Mon y 7th Tues y 8 th Wed y 9 cut some more barley, & did some odd jobs; Showery at times. [afreurep99] 1840 Sep r 10th Thurs y began chopping the timber for logging behind the house. Frid 11th & Saturday 12 th Chopping & logging; Showery. Sunday 13th very fine and pleasant morning, a little rain afternoon Mon y 14th Cutting barley. Tues y 15 t h Cutting barley. Wed 16th carrying barley. - Thurs y 17 rainy all day Friday 18th splitting rails. Satur y 19 laying up rails; underbrushing; afternoon Jon[?] Griffyths came to us paid him two dollars for a pair Shoes. Cesar at Tom Frame's last Mond y Sund20thratherrainy Mon y 21 - carrying dung & splitting rails 17 �Tues 22. hauling dung. finished carrying barley Wed y 23. splitting rails. Threshing spring wheat & hauling Thurs 24. hauling dung & threshing wheat Fri y 25. Got in the farther (fall) wheat stacks. Augustus to Fergus Mill with 51/4bushls spring wheat; flour brot back. Satur 26 th got in the other wheat stack. underbrushing afternoon Sun y 27 th walked round our lot with Cesar & his mother. Mrs Griffyths & Matilda drank tea with us this afternoon Mon y 28. logging behind the house 29 th Tues y Same, rain this Evening Wed y 30 th Rainy all the day; Augustus filling up the crevices in the walls Octr Thurs 1 October rainy Augustus Felix & Cesar hunting; no luck. Friday 2 nd Chopping up by the house; Taking up potatoes, fine day Satur y 3 r d Finished chopping up; underbrushing afternoon, wind very cold Sunday 4 y th very fine & pleasant day; warm Felix Cesar & mother to Griffyth's Mon 5 Tues y 6 th Wednes y 7 th Thurs y logging by the hour. Friy 9 th Sowed wheat behind the house, splitting rails. Satur 10th Have been taking up potatoes all the week; finished today. Sunday 11th rather dull but warm and very pleasant. and burning [afreurep100] Mon y 12th Octr & Tues y 13 splitting & putting up rails past the barn. Wed y 14th got the potatoes into the Cellar and some turnips Augustus shot a Fawn this morning. Thurs y 15th & Friday 17th underbrushing & pulling turnips before the House. Satur y 17th Rainy. Felix shot two fine Bucks. Sun y 18th Rainy, dull morning, but not cold. Mon y 19. rainy 20 Tues y pulling Turnips. 21 Wednes y underbrushing 22 Thurs y pulling turnips Friday 23 rd pulling Turnips & building Hen house, wind high & cold Saturd y 24 building house for hens began to snow Friday night ground covered this morning; and snowy.at times all the day. Sunday 25 th considerable quantity of snow last night and snowing fast all this forenoon, not very cold. Mon y 26 - Tues y 27 & Wednes y 28 th winterly snowing & freezing Thursy 29 th & Frid y 30 more moderate Snow wast Slow. Saturday 31 st Threshed 6 bushls of fall wheat this week and carried it to Fergus Mill to day with 1 bush ls that was threshed before. finished the hen house this week. Mitchel[?] Sunday 1 st Nov r Fine weather snow wasting fast. Mon y 2 nd Tues 3 rd Wednes y 4 th very fine days underbrushing mornings pulling turnips afternoons. Turnips all [splotch]takenup [?] the �Thurs y 5 th Friday 6 th Satur y 7 th weather still fine underbrushing last three days. Sunday 8 th rather dull and rainy, myself unwell [afreurep101] Mon y 1840 Nov r 9 th Augustus threshing barley 2 bushis for hogs Felix to Peter's with his boots & Augustus' to mend, weather rather dull and rainy at times Tues y 10th Very fine day bright & warm like summer Wed y 11th - underbrushing. Thurs y 12th Augustus threshing barley Felix to Peters for boots. Shut the 4 hogs up to fat them. Friday 13th Snowy day. grinding axes & threshing barley. Satur y 14th Frosty. - Getting Stones for the hearth. paid M r Jas Benham taxes 13 s :11 d paid to him 6 s : 1 d for Ja s Peters on accompt. Sun y 15th Snowy day. - Mon y 16th Tues 17th built a shed for the cattle at the barn. still snowy. - hunting afternoon Wed y 18th began building another Shed; Augustus & Felix finished the other Shed. Thurs y 19th - Fridy 20 & Sat 21 st Augustus & Felix and Augustus chopping. Cesar feeding hogs & doing other Jobs. self threshing barley last four days. Sunday 22. Snowing all last night, and continue snowing all this day. Snowing to day, wind East, cold and winterly. Satur 7 28 the weather have been fine almost all the week; Augustus & Felix chopping all the week Cesar & myself threshing barley & feeding the hogs. Sun y 29 - Very fine day; mild and pleasant. snow a little wasting yesterday & today, snow more than a foot deep. Mon y 30 Augustus & Felix threshing wheat Tues y 1 Decr Same Wednes y 2 nd Decr Augustus to Fergus with 5 bushl fall wheat Felix chopping (weather Frosty) 50lb oatmeal brot from Fergus Thurs y 3 rd Felix to Guelph for Hellebord[?]; Augustus Chopping Friday 4 & Satury 5th Augustus & Felix Chopping.[margin]Sun15thwinterseemtobebegun [afreurep102] 1840Sunday6 Decr y Mon 7 th Snowy Day. not very cold Augustus & Felix chopping. Wind cold. Tues y 8 th Same A & F chopping. warmer. Wed 9 th A & F chopping. weather milder; thawing. Thurs y 10 - Friy 11th Satur y 12 A & F chopping Cesar chopping three half days. (weather remarkably mild and pleasant) Sun y 13 Mild morning. snow in the night and last night but thawing in the day time yesterday & to day. Mon y 14 Chopping. Tues y 15th Snowing all day fast. �Wednes y 16th Chopping. Thurs y 17 killed a fat hog & Chopping. Frost sharper last night than it has been before this winter Friday 18th Chopping sharp cold day. Chopping. Satur y 19th Chopping; not quite so cold. Sun y 20 th Frosty but not very cold. Snow falling at times. (Received a letter from Marcus last night.) Mon y 21 st Chopping. Tues 22 nd Snowing fast all day. Wed. 23. Chopping. Thurs y 24 th chopping Friday 25 th Christmas Satur y 26th chopping, weather fine for the season. Sunday 27 th - Mon 28 th Tues 29 th Wednes y 30 th Thurs y 31 st chopping all these four day. weather cold and snowy Felix to Fergus with 51/2 bush' fall wheat; bought a new ax. broke the edge of his old one. 1841 Friday 1 Jan y 1841 Killed 3 hogs to day Satur 2 nd cut up and salted the hogs this day. Cold, windy, and snowing. Sunday 3 rd - Frost sharp last night. not unpleasant this morning. Mon 4 chopping. - Frosty & very cold day. Tues y 5 th - Sow to Peter's hog. - Felix & Cesar chopping Misty, rainy & warm days; thawing. Wed y 6 th Mild morning, raining fast, and thawing. [afreurep103] Jan y 7 th 1841. Thurs y - Friday 8 th Satur y 9 th Chopping weather mild for the Season. Sun y 10th Hazey, but not very cold. Mon 11th snowing fast all day. Tues y 12 very fine morning Snow afternoon Wed y 13. Thurs y 14. Friday 15th & Satur y 16 fine for the season Chopping all the week. Thawing to day (Saturday) and rain in the night; snow in the morning. Sunday 17th thawing is stopped but not very cold, put 40 bush'5 Turnips in the cellar yesterday. Mon y 18 C h o p p i n g - v e r y c o l d - T u e s 19th the same. Wednes y 20 th Chopping - not so cold. Thurs y 2 1 s t - Brought 2 Sleigh loads hay from Jem Rowe's milder. Fridy 22 nd - D° - 2 loads more hay home to day - not cold Satur y 23 rd - D° - 1 load hay more yesterday all that was left, chopping afternoon Sun y 24 th - weather mild since Wednes y snowing to day but not cold. Mon 25 th Chopping & dressing wheat, weather moderate. Tues y 26 Augustus to Fergus with 14 bush'3 wheat (fall wht) Felix & Cesar chopping, heavy snow afternoon. Wednes y 27 th soft day. thawing a little. Thurs y 28 t h Felix & Cesar to Guelph. bought trowsers at 2 Dollars each. Augustus chopping, fine day Friday 29. rather cold & snowy. - chopping - 30 bushls turnips into the cellar �Satur 30. Chopping - cold windy Day. Sun y 31 st very fine day. - clear & not cold. Mon y 1 st February. very fine Day. Cesar chopping. Felix hauling pine log. Tues 2 nd Snowy & cold day. Chopping. Wed 3 rd Augustus Set off for Albion - drawing pine log & fire wood Thurs 4 th John Durrant & Son came to see us. Frid 5 th Went away after breakfast this morning. Sat y 6 th Cesar with pine log to Saw mill brought 150 ft planks back. fine pleasant day. [afreurep104] Feb y 7 th 1841. Sunday, a beautiful, clear, and mild & very pleasant day. Mon y 8 th Chopping, and drawing pine logs, cold day Tues y 9 th very cold and Snowy at times. drawing logs. Wedy 10 very cold, chopping & drawing logs & boards back. Augustus came home this evening having had a fruitless and very unpleasant Journey. lost a pair of new socks. Thurs y 11th - Felix & Cesar chopping. Augustus drew home the last boards from opposite Willy Woods barns. Sharp cold & windy Friday 12th Chopping. very sharp cold & windy. Satury 13th very sharp cold & windy still. it have froze sharper the last three days than at any time before since this winter began. Felix got turnips into the cellar Augustus and Felix chopping - (Augustus brot his new laid ax from Guelph last Wednesday 10th Feb1r) Sun y 14th Froze sharp last night but not so pinching cold this morning as it has been for some days past beautiful clear day and comfortably warm in the sunshine Mon y 15. Felix to Saw Mill with pine log. paid Kribs 41/2 ^ ^ the amount of his bill. Augustus & Cesar chopping Tues y 16 Wednes y 17 & Thurs y 18th - 3 chopping. Finished thresh 3 Fall Wheat. - weather have been moderate. Friy 19 th Drawing fire wood; and making ax helves. Satur y 20 th All three chopping; fine mild day: pleasant. Sun y 21 remarkably fine for the season; warm & pleasant. read the Service for the day in the open air Sat y 27. Fetched a load of straw from Griffyths last Tues y - the weather moderate all the week, rather windy - have been chopping all the week. [afreurep105] 1841 Sunday 28 th Feb y Fine morning, Snowy afternoon. Mon 1 st March Fine day. Tues y 2 n d fine not very cold 2 loads straw from M r Bowles yesterday & to day. Felix to Fergus with 10 bush'5 fall wheat to grind - Spring 5 bush 45 lb wheat sold to M r Webster at 3/11/2. Wednes y 3 rd - Thurs y 4 t h Chopping weather colder. Fri 5. very cold chopping & dressing fall wheat Satur 6 th Cold & Snowy. Felix to Fergus with 10 bush ls more of fall wheat, could not get it ground. brought back the flour of that carried last Tuesday. Augustus and Cesar chopping. �Sun y 7. Fine day for the Season. Mony 8 th chopping. Tues 9 th Felix to Fergus brought back the flour. Augustus & Cesar chopping. Snowing fast all the afternoon. Wed y 10th Thurs 11th More moderate. chopping & finished what was underbrushed Fridy 12th began to snow this afternoon. Satur 7 13 th six or eight inches snow fell last night. Sun y 14. Cold, windy and snowy at times. Mon 15. Tues y 16th & Wed y 17th Cold and winterly chopping Thurs y 18th Fridy 19th Satur y 20 th much warmer, snow wasting these three days past Sun y 21 st Fine & very pleasant all the day. Mon 22 nd Chopping. Tues 23 rd rainy all day. snow wasting fast Wednes y 24. Thurs y 25. rainy, got in the log heap of Turnips. Friday 26 Very fine; Finished getting Turnips into the barn, tapped a bout fifty trees for Sugar making, snow wasting fast. Satur y 27. rainy all the day Sunday 28. Fine day, rather colder but snow still wasting. Mon y 29. Weather winterly - Tues y 30 th Felix to Fergus for Shirting & tobacco. Wed y 31 boiled some sap. [afreurep106] Thurs y 1 st Apr1 1841. Fell into the cellar bruised my thigh. Friy 2 nd boiling Sugar. Satu r 3 r d boiling. - Augustus & Felix all night Sunday 4 th Fine day; snow wasting; still deep in the woods. began to snow about noon and continued to fall fast so that at night it was six inches increased in depth. Mon 5 th Snow wasting slow, Cesar boiled off the first sugar this season. Tues 6 snow wasting slow. boiled off more sugar (Augustus) Wed 7. snow wasting slow boiled off more sugar (Augustus Thurs 8 - began to snow this morning contined all day. Six or seven inches deepth fell to day. Good Friday 9 th boiled more sugar - cold day - Augustus boiler Satur y 10th - wind from the north very cold. Felix Boiled sugar; three large pans; near 100lbs made this last week; all good. Easter Sunday 11th Fine clear day; but very cold wind. Mon y 12th Augustus & Cesar to Ja s Logfrins chopping. Felix boiling Sugar & Cutting browse for cattle, fine day. Tues y 13 - Wednes 14th & Thurs 15th fine days but cold winds Friday 16th warm, snow wasted more last night than in all the rest of the week - Felix boiled off three cakes of sugar to day. Satur y 17th - Felix fetched in 38 buckets sap. cut browse. a fine day, thawing. Augustus & Cesar home this evening they have been chopping all the week. - �Sunday 18 - Snowing again this morning. wind very cold. weather finer this afternoon Mon y 19th Felix boiling Sugar. Wind north cold. Tues 20 th Wednes 21 st & Thurs y 22 nd Fine days but frost at night Frid 23 rd Felix boiled sugar &21/2buckets of Molasses. fine warm day. Sat 24 split rails. drew logs for D g [dragging?] & cut down Trees for cattle. very warm to day: August & Cesar at Jas Logfrin's all the week. Sunday 25 Very fine warm day, we hope to begin to sow wheat tomorrow morning. [afreurep107] Mon y 26 Apr1 1841 began to sow wheat on Turnip land Tues 27 Sowing wheat. Wed y 28 - Sow pigged eight pigs. Sowing wheat. Thurs 29 - Poll Calved in the woods. rainy all the day & Cold & windy Friy 30 rainy all last night. hunted for Poll 'till dinner could not find her. plowing & dragging afternoon. Poll came home just at dark Shut her in the Barn. Saty 1 st May Found Poll's calve, she went were it lay, got it home this forenoon. Felix chopping at Logfrin's all the week, came home this evening. (cold wind) Sunday 2 May. Cold wind, snowing at times all the day. Mon y 3 rd Tues 4 th Wednes y 5 th Finished sowing spring wheat. Thurs y 6 th sowed peas. Friday 7 th & Satur y 8 plowing. weather milder. Felix at Logfins all the week. Cesar went on Thurs y 6 th Sunday 9 th Fine morning. Cattle did not come home last night except Lilly, Bright & Poll, did not find them 'till 3 o'clock this afternoon Mon y 10th Augustus at home; Felix & Cesar to Logfrins rainy all day day mended my old trowsers. Tues y 11th Augustus sowed oats & dragging. Wed y 12th Augustus hunting after cattle all day; cold not find them Thurs 13th Sowing barley & dragging Friday 14. Dragging. Satur y 15 Sowing barley & dragging, weather fine the last five days; frost at night. Sun y 16. Fine & pleasant day. Mon y 17th - burning brush on potatoe land. Tues y 18 - Felix to Ja s Logfrin's. Augustus & Cesar clearing land for potatoes & dragging barley land Wed y 19 - Felix came back at noon Jobb finished; brought home twenty four dollars and half a crown. Thurs 20 - splitting rails & clearing land for potatoes Fri 21 - Drawing brands [?] & burning by the house. Satur 22. planting potatoes: weather fine all the week - Cesar to Fergus paid M r Webster's acct 7$ & 6 �[afreurep108] Sunday 23 May 1841. Very fine day. Mon y 24 - Tues y 25. - Wednes y 26. - Fine day. - altering fences. Thurs y 27 th Augustus & Felix to Guelph. Fri 28. Augustus & Felix home from Guelph; staid at Thos M'Cullah's last night. Felix left his Jacket; lost a pair stockings; bottom came out of the barrel spilled the salt, Tin bottle leaked and 3 Gallons whisky ran out. Saturday 29. Sowed oats before the house. Sun y 30 th very fine weather all the week; and same to day. Mon y 31 Burning brush; & cutting a road round to the chopping. Tues 1 st June. burning brush. & cutting down poles in the chopping. Wed 2 nd Cutting brush in the chopping. Thurs 3 rd hunting after Lilly's calf. peeling elm bark. Friy 4 th Muster-day at Fergus, & whiskey drinking. Satur y 5 th Began to log the 20 acres. quite hot weather all the week flies stinging very sharply. Sunday 6. very fine forenoon; thunder and delighfull rain afternoon Tuesd y 8 th Logging. - Mon 7 th Augustus & Felix at Jem Rowes scoring timber for barn building. Cesar plant9 potatoes Wed y 9 th Augustus & Cesar at Jem Rowes; scoring. Cesar & myself burning logs heaps & picking up Thurs y 10. Augustus & Felix at Jem Rowes. Friy 11th splitting rails & stakes, for the lane. Satur 12th laying up rails & riders in the lane. Fine weather all the week. Sunday 13. Fine pleasant day; flies not so bad on yesterday. Calf to Jem Rowes Wednesday 9 th last Wednesday. Mon 14. logging. Tues y 15. logging. Primrose to Bull at Cormy's Wednes y 16th Thur y 17 t h Fri y 18. 5 bushls potatoes from Bowie's Satur 7 19. log9 forenoon. Augustus & Cesar laying foundation of Jem Rowes barn, afternoon, fine dry weather. [afreurep109] Sunday 20 th June 1841. Fine & pleasant day. Mon 21 Logging. Tues y 22 Augustus and Felix at Jem Rowes Barn raising, dreadfull accident scaffold broke down, and five people fell on the sleepers more than twenty feet no limbs broke, but sadly bruised. Cesar to Fergus. bought callico for logging shirts. Wed y 23 rd On the roads prepared for making a bridge. Thurs 24 th made the bridge Lyon and Lamb assisted. Frid 25. Laying rails round potatoe & Turnip ground. Satur 26. Logging. fine shower on thursday, and another today Sunday 27. Cherry to bull at M r Cormy's �Mon 28. ["Nancy to the" crossed out] Bull at Cormy's. Poll 28 th Tues y 29. ["Beauty or Breeze to Bull" crossed out] at Cormy's. Nancy 29 th Wed 30. burning and hunting cattle oxen Thur 1 st July. Friy 2 nd Logging. Satur 3rd at Jem Armstrongs Logging Bee. finished hoeing potatoes by the house. Sunday 4 th Fine day. fine all last week. Mon y 5 th Tues y 6. Fencing the Turnip Land. Wed y 7 Thurs y 8 th Logging Friy 9 th Cesar to Scott's Saw Mill raising, rain this afternoon Satur 10th Logging yesterday & to day. Cesar came home this evening. Sunday 11th Fine day. Mon y 12th Tues y 13th Wed y 14 t h Thurs y 15 t h Logging. Friy 16. sowed Turnips. Cesar dragging. Augustus & Felix at Sandy Wilkies Barn raising 17th Satur y Finished dragging, drew brands & rails by the house forenoon helped Jem Armstrong to stack his hay afternoon. Fine weather all the week [afreurepl 10] Sundau 18th July 1841. Very hot day. Mon y 19th Tues y 20 th Wed y 21 s t Thurs y 22. Logging, finished what was chopped up Fridy 23. Lilly & breeze to Bull at Cormy's. Satur y 24 t h Chopping up. Fine rain this afternoon. Sun y 25 Fine pleasant day. Mon y 26. Augustus to Saw mill to pile the boards. Felix and Cesar to Fergus with 3 bush'3 of our own wheat Bought 2 bush'5 of M r Bowls. - bo1 al 5 bush'5 counld not get it ground. Took back flour from Jem Rowes. Tues 27 th Wed y 28. Chopping up. Thurs y 29th Logging Friday 30. rainy. Satur y 31 s t rainy; charming rain. Sunday 1 st August, very fine day. Mon 2 d Augustus & Felix logging at Cormy's Tues 3 rd Augustus & Felix logging at Jem Logfrin's. Grace Rowes dyed this morning Wednes 4 th logging at house. Thurs 5. Augustus Felix & Cesar at Mrs Rowes Funeral Friy 6. logging at home; Satur 7 th logging, at home. Sunday 8 th Fine morning. Rainy afternoon. Mon y 9 th Logging. Augustus to Fergus for the flour. Tues y 10th Logging. Wednes y 11th Rainy took up the barn floor. Thurs y 12. Began to mow barley - branding. Fridy 13. Finished mowing barley tyed some up. Satur y 14th Cut the fall wheat. tyed up more barley. Sunday 15th Lilly to Bull at Cormy's. �Mon y 16th Tues y 17th (Wednes y 18th carrd barley and wheat) laying barn floor. Thurs y 19. Fridy 20. branding. Satur y 21 st Augustus Felix & Cesar at Griffyths cutting fall wheat. Sunday 22 nd Fine day. - Got the Fall Wheat & barley into the barn last Wednes y 19th [afreurepl 11] Mon y 23 rd - Tues 24 - Wed 25. Thurs 26 Friday 27. Cutting wheat. Satur 28. Cutting wheat, and threshing fall wheat for sowing Sunday 29. fine morning, a little rain afternoon Mon Y 30 th Dressed 5 bush is fall wheat. - cutting wheat. Tues y 31. Sowed 2 acres (2 bush'5) Fall wheat. Sep r Wednes y 1 st cutt9 W h * - Hauled 8 or 9 wagg n loads wheat into the barn. Heavy rain and thunder at night Thurs 2 nd Cesar to Saw mill for boards. Heavy rain and thunder at night. Felix threshed spring wheat today very heavy rain began about 4 oclock and Contin. all night Millar not at home could not get the corn ground. Stayed at And w Simms 'till morning on acct of the rain. Satur y 4 th took the cap Sheaves of the shocks and untyed them; very wet and some grown out green. Cut a sleigh load wheat and got it into the barn. tyed up the cap Sheaves and laid them on round shocks quite dry. Sunday 5th Very fine day. Mon 6 Tues y 7 Wednes y 8 th Thurs y 9 th (Harvesting) finished wheat this evening very heavy rain as soon as we had done Friday 10th - Satur 11th sowed more fall wheat. dragged it twice. Sunday 12 very fine day. Mon y 13th dragged the wheat again sowed last Saturday - threshed the fall wheat Tues y 14 Got oats & peas into the barn; Harvest done. 15th Wednes y liming wheat & branding. Felix to Fergus with 2 bushls wheat brought the flour home with that left there 3 rd Sep r [afreurepl 12] Thurs 7 16 Sowed more wheat. Cesar dragging. Friday 17 Satur y 18th Dragging & branding. Sunday 19th Fine day. Mon y 20. Branding & threshing Tues y 21 s t dragged the land once before sowing. limed wheat Wed 22 Sowed the slashing (about half) with wheat. Thurs y 23 r d Dragged it in, this forenoon. Fri 24 & Satur y 25 Logging. Sunday 26. Rain in the night. wind and rather cool this morning. Mon y 27 - Daizy to Bull at Jem Rowes. Rainy Tues 28. Rainy. Wednes 29 chopping up. �Thurs 30. Logging. Oct r 1 st Friday Logging Oct r 1 st Primrose to Bull at Jem Rowes. Satur 2 nd Logging. Sunday 3 rd Fine day. (Frosty last three nights) Mon y 4 Tues y 5 th picking up and burning. Wed 5 Logging forenoon. Augustus & Felix helping Jem Armstrong to kill hogs afternoon. Thurs y 7 Logging & burning. Friday 8 Logging & burning Satur 9 Finished Logging. Augustus Threshing wheat. Sunday 10th A beautiful fine & pleasant day. read in the log field [?] Frost every night last week, and fine days. Mon y 11th Threshg barley. - began to take up potatoes. Tues 12th Augustus to Fergus with 6 bushls wh l & 8 of barley (ground) meal & flour home that evening. Wed 13th taking up potatoes. Thurs 14 Same - Friday 15 finished taking up potatoes & got them into the cellar about 150 bush ls fine weather all the week, [afreurepl 13] Octr 1841 17 Octr Satur branding. Cesar unwell, cold rather stormy 17th Sunday fine day. not cold. 18 Mon y Finished branding. 19 Tues y Cesar began plowing, began underbrushing. began to snow this evening. 20 Wed y ground covered with snow. began to fix barn doors 21 Thurs y Finished the lower doors, hung them 22 Friy plowing, and underbrushing. snow not all gone 23 Sat y made the upper barn doors; snowing Snowing all day 24 Sunday. Fine morning. Cold and Frosty, Snow two or three inches deep 25 Mon y finished barn doors. 26 Tues. Threshing & roofing sheds. 27 Wed. underbrushing morning. pull Turnips afternoon. snow among the Turnips 28 Thur. underbrushing morng. pulling Turnip. frost at night 29 Fri. No frost. Finished pulling Turnips. Indian Summer 30 Sat y very fine yesterday, and to day, quite warm. no frost last night. underbrushing. Augustus helping to raise school House. 31 st Sunday Fine day, no frost last night - very mild. Novr 1 st Mon y Tues y 2 underbrushing & plowing. 3 Wed y Augustus to finish raising school House. 4 Thurs. 5 Frid y underbrushing & plowing. - cold 26 Satur y Augustus & Cesar raising Bowls new House. �Constable summoned this afternoon, Augustus Felix & Cesar to appear at Hemming on Mon y 8 respecting road work - cold wind Sunday 7 th Fine pleasant day, not cold. 8 th Mon y Augustus Felix, Cesar & David Rae off for Hemmings home this evening, fined 2.1.10 for not doing road work and four days work to do. 9 th Tues y Augustus & Cesar on the road [afreurep114] 10th Novr 1841. Finished road work today 11th Thurs y Cesar put hen shed to rights. 12Frid y Underbrushing. Augustus plowing. 13 Sat y Killed fat hog. plowing & dressing wheat, 22 bush'5 waggon 18 bush ls [?] for guelph on Monday loaded Ja s Armstrongs 14 Sunday. Very fine morning but cloudy day snowing at times. 15 Mon y Augustus to Guelph with I7 bush ' s : 24 lb wheat sold at 6/- York 3/9 Sterling, paid Hemmings 2 t .1 s .10 d 16 Tues y . Carried Jem Armstrongs grist & 2 Galf s Whiskey underbrushing afternoon Wednes17 underbrushing. paid the taxes 15s.81/2 Sterling. 18 th Thurs y underbrushing. 19 Friday Finished underbrushing 18 or 20 acres 20 Satur y Threshing, dressed 12 bush!s peas, fine weather all the week. 21 Sun y Mild day. Rainy at night. Mon y 22. a warm day. - making rails & plowing Tues 23 rd Felix to Fergus 8 bush'5 4 Sold at 6 s /0 York. The rest ground & 3 bush'5 barley ground, much colder. some snow Snowing fast this afternoon 24 Wednes y milder snow wasted. Cutting rails stuff. 25 Thurs. Snowing all last night, about 6 Inches deep 26. threshing barley & cutting logs for Cow house 27 Satur. dressing barley & building Cow house. winter appear to have begun last Wednes y 24 28 Sun y not quite so cold as it has been the last few days. 29 M o n y - building Cow house Tues 30 th build cow house. Wed y 1 Decr. Roofing Cow house. 2 nd Dec. Thurs y began Chopping. 3 rd Friy rainy all the day. - making Sleigh Snow wasting 4 Sat y snowing all day - making Sleigh. 5 Sunday. Snowing all last night. windy. [afreurepl 15] Mon y 6 Decr 1841 Chopping & threshing. Snowy. Tues y 7 th Augustus & Felix at Henly Barn raising. Fine day. Wed 8 th Chopping & threshing. weather milder. Thur 9 th Chopping & threshing. Thick misty morning. rainy all the afternoon �Fri 10 - Ibid - misty morng Rainy forenoon mild, Snow wasting yesterday & today. Satury 11 th rainy. snow almost all waster. Sund y 12 - very fine day; warm & clear, very pleasant. Mon y 13 - Tues y 14 & Wednes y 15th Chopping & threshing wheat. Thurs y 16th Augustus & Cesar at Will m Millar's House raising; cold & snowy Fridy 17th Dressed about 22 bush ls spring wheat, threshed a floor of Barley Satur y 18. Killed the young Sow forenoon. Augustus & Cesar to finish Millar's house raising. threshed another floor of Barley very clear, but very cold day. Sunday 19th Fine day frost but not so cold as yesterday M winter but 20. T 21. W 22. Th 23. F 24. S 25. Christmas day v what we were doing I do not know. 26 Sunday. 27 Mon y (Killed four hogs on Tuesday 28 t h ) Wed 29 th fine day. Thurs y 30 th to Guelph with 30 bushls Wheat Sold at 53/4shillings York. Bot Barrel Salt. Friday 31 st Satur y 1 st Jan y 1842. put Glass in the windows & Cut out and Salted the meat. Felix Bo1 Jacket & Trowsers Cesar the Same & pair trowsers for me, last Friday. 1842 Sunday 2 nd Cold windy day. Mon y 3 rd not quite so cold Tues y 4 Augustus to Fergus with 20 bush is wheat sold 12 bushls to M r Webster at 6 Shill gs York. 8 ground flour back. Snowy day. [afreurepl 16] Wed y 5 th Jan y 1842. rainy and freezing. Thur y 6 th weather better, chopping. Friy 7th fine chopping. Satur 8 th Fine day; chopping & dressing rails today & yesterday Sunday 9 th very fine & mild. Mr Griffyths Sen r came today & Mr. Henly & his Children. Mon y 10th very fine day; chopping Tuesday 11th the same; chopping & dressing rails Wed y 12 Thurs y 13th & Friday 14. rather colder; & snowy and stormy to day. Satur 15th Threshing 210 sheaves with oxen; Aug s & Felix chopping. Sow to Harlands Hog last Thursday 13th Jan y 1842 Augustus to Guelph brot home Felix & Cesars Hyloes. 16th Sunday very fine day; quite mild. Mon y 17th Augustus & Felix to Guelph with 18 bush'5 wheat. they allowed for 16 s . 42lb sold at 6/4 York Shillings; paid Jackson for 3 pair Hyloes at 24 dollars each. Bot Grindstone at 3 cents per Lb. Day remarkably fine and warm; wind South. Tues y 18th very fine & warm morning. hanging the grindstone. Wed y 19th chopping & Cesar drawing rails, fine day. Thurs 20 th Rainy all day snow wasting; Cow house flooded at night, cut the Ice away with an ax & let the water out Friday 21 st Snowing all day; Sharp frost in the morning. �Satur y 22. Fine & Frosty day. Chopping Augustus & me dressing the chaff out in about 23 bush ls wheat and threshing straw for cattle. Sunday 23 rd clear & Frosty day. Mon y 24 Tues 25 Wednes y 26 Thurs y 27 Chopping & drawing rails Very fine winter weather. Friday 28 Cesar to Fergus with 151/2 bushls wheat Sold at 4 s /6 d . paid Mr Websters acct Satur y 29 th Clear & quite warm. Rain at night; still warm. Chopping & drawing rails. [afreurep117] Jan y 1842 Sunday 30 th Fine morning, a little frosty, not very cold Mon 31 st Fine day. This month have been very pleasant, not cold for the season Feb y 1 st Tues y Fine. Wednes y 2 nd Fine. Thurs y 3 rd Rain & warm. Friy 4 th snow much wasted. a little fell last night; mild. Sat y 5 th Fine day. not very cold. have been chopping all the week. I have been Sun y 6th Fine day for the Season; not cold. Mon 7th - Chopping. Tues y 8 th Shrove Tuesday very cold winterly day - snowing & driving. Wed y 9 th more moderate Augustus to Fergus with 16 bushls wheat 4 bushls ground the 12 left on credt 11/28/60 at 4/6 sterling. Thurs 10th & Friy 11 Chopping fine days. Satur 12th chopping very fine and warm. Sun y 13th very fine mild day for the season. moon appeared beautiful last night the dark part visible. Mon y 14 Valentines day. very winterly. wind blowing & snowing Freezing sharp. cut down the trees in the potatoe ground. Tues 15 more moderate. chopping. Wed y 16th Snowing but not sharp cold. Chopping. Thurs y 17th Fridy 18th Cold and Snowy. Chopping. Satur y 19th Cesar & self dressing wheat part of the stack about 21 1/2 bushls left it laying in the barn (only the chaff blown out.) Cold day, snowing at times. great fall off snow last night, about 12 inches deep now. Sun y 20 t h Fine day; Tom Wilson & Jem Rowes came to day. Mon 21 st Cold. Chopping. Tues y 22 nd Cold. Chopping Wed 23 rd Cesar to Fergus with 16 bush'5 w1 weigh'd 151/2 to Webster at 4/6. Augustus & Felix chopping. Thurs y 24 Cesar to Saw Mill for boards. A & F Chopping - fine mild day Frid 25 Augustus to Saw Mill for the boards that remained Satur y 26. Chopping thick misty day. thawing. Sund y 27. Fine day; thawing. Mon 28 th a little frosty; but not cold. Felix to Fergus with 14 bushls wheat for grist. Flour back at midnight. threshg �[afreurep118] The last month have been very favorable 1842 March 1 st Tues y fine day misty and Wednes y 2 nd Misty & rainy, picking wheat Thurs y 3 rd Fridy 4th Satur y 5 th Chopping. many days mild and pleasant. some rain thawing all chopping for sowing. & threshg wheat. Sunday 6 th Cold; roads all covered with Ice. very slippery Mon 7 A & F chopping. Cesar & I threshing Barley; the last for this year. Tues y 8 th Laid the floor in the cow house. Wednes 9 th Thurs y 10th Friday 11th Satur y 12th chopping, laid up some rails on thursday Sunday 13th M r Black came yesterday to assess the land and cattle. and took acct of our number and ages. and what corn & potatoes we grew last year. and what quantity of sugar we made. the weather cold and frosty the last three days. Fine today. Mon y 14th Tues y 15 & Wed y 16th Chopping. weather mild. Thurs y 17th Fine day, got in the oat stack & splitting rails. Fridy 18th & Satur y 19th very fine; hauling & laying uprails. Sun y 20th Fine Mild day; Cesar & myself went to Griffith Mon 21. Snowy all day Chopping Tues 22. Snow 6 or 7 inches deep. drawing Logs & chopping Wed 23. drawing Hay (1/2 a Ton) from Andrew Sim's Thurs 24. Cutting & drawing Barn Logs. rainy afternoon Fri 25. Rain & heavy Thunder at 2 or three o'clock this morning. Satur y 26 chopping & drawing Logs. Sun y 27 Snowing in the forenoon very large flakes. Mony 28 th Nancy & Cherry calved Felix choppping. Augustus & Cesar Tapping trees, for Sugar making. [afreurep119] 1842 Marh 29. Hung the Sugar boilers, sap running. 30 th Wednesy Made 2 cakes of Sugar. 31 stT h u r s yvery cold, no sap. - spring froze this morning Aprl 1 st Friday. boiling sap. Felix & Augustus chopping, milder 2 nd Satur y made 2 cakes of Sugar. finishd chopping. warm. Suny 3 rd - Mon y 4 boiled some sap. Tues y 5 Snowing. Finished threshing oat wheat. Wed y 6 th Began to sow spring wheat. ( Poll calved on Monday 4 th April in the woods) Thurs 7 th Sowing wheat. & dragg 9 Friday 8 th Sowing wheat & dragg 9 Satur 9 th Augustus dragging. Frosty at nights �Sunday 10th Fine mild morning. - Lilly's last years calf torn to pieces last night by the wolves. Felix & Cesar at Mr Bowles Barn raising yesterday Saty 9 th Mon 11 dragging & plowing. Tues y 12 dragging wheat barn Field. Wednes y 13 dragging Barn Field, plowing. Augustus riving stakes. Thurs 14th Finished dragging Barn Field. began to burn brush fence Friy 15. Sowed peas; plowed them in. burning brush fence Satur 16th Sowed more peas. cut down basswood tree, rove rails and made the Fence good past the brush fence. weather fine, frosty at nights, wind cold. Sunday 17th Fine dry morning, wind rather cold. Mon y 18 rainy, dressed wt. - Tues y 19 splitting stakes & plowing. Wed y 20. Sowed spring wheat; in the wet part; & dragging it. Thurs 21. dragging the peas - Very warm day. Fri y 22. dragging; & sowing oats; & plowing finished today, got the last of the turnips into the Barn, very hot to day. Sat y 23. Sowing more oat & dragging. [afreurep120] Sunday 24 Apr 1 1842. Fine day pleasant Borrowed M r Baxters Saints rest. 25 Mond y putting up stakes & riders 26 Tues y the same wind cold 27 Wed y Felix to Fergus with 8 bushls wheat. Snowing 28 Thurs y ground covered with Snow this morning. 29 Fridy putting up Stakes & riders snow ail gone 30 Sat y Ibid - Fine day - no Cattle home tonight. 1 May Sunday - Fine day - M rs & M r Hindley dined with Brot M rs Freure's new y t s 2 May Mon Cesar to Guelph fair, bo 1/2 bushl grass seed 5 /0 York 3 Tues y Logg 9 brush fence Wed y 4 Same. planted potatoes 5 Thurs y Staking & Ridering. & cutting rafters. 6 Friy Sowing barley. 7 Satur y dragging barley & cutting rafters carrying muck on potatoe land. planted some on brush fence land 8 Sun y Fine day. Fine all last week. 9 Mon y Brought 2 bush'oats from Henly's, sowed grass seed 10 Tues y sowed oats by the fall wheat, planted potatoes, pumkins and Indian corn. 11th Wed y Finished dragging oats, cut & peeled logs for milk House 12 Thurs y Augustus to Hog's with pair oxen dragging. Finished plowing & dragged potatoe ground. cut down trees against the brush fence. 13 — Friy Rainy day. 14 Satur 7 Cutting & making shingles, fine day 15 Sun y fine day. 16 Mon y Found Hendley's Cow. making shingles planted Indian corn, onions French beans &c Lilly calved in the pasture gown ([?] �17 Tues y 18 Wed y 19 th Thurs y 20 Friday 21 Satur y , making shingles all the week. Finished planting potatoes. [afreurep121] Sunday 22 May 1842 Rainy Mon y 23 rd began the Milk-house laid the Logs. Tues y 24. Cut rafters & peeled them. and made them. Wed y 25. put the rafters up. — Thurs y 26. Cesar to Fergus for nails. Fridy 27 put the shingles on. Sat y 28. laid the floor finished it compleatly. Sun y 29 th Fine day. Mon y 30. Augustus went round to ask people to the barn raising Cesar to Fergus for whiskey, rice, currts, nutmegs, mustard &c. Felix shot a porcupine. Tues y 31 st Laid the foundation of the barn. Wednes y 1 st June preparing for the raising tomorrow. M rs Hindley baking bread, cakes &c and boiling 2 hams. Thurs y 2 June Barn raised to day, beautiful fine day. Friy 3 rainy. I went to M r Logfrin's. Augustus Felix & Cesar carrying home articles we borrowed. Satur y 4 Training day at Fergus. fine day Sun y 5 th Fine d a y . Mon y 6 th drew up the rafters. Tues 7 th Framed the rafters & put them up. Jem Rowes assisted Wed 8 - Drew shingles stuff & made shingles - sharp frost last night Thurs 9 th Augustus & Felix at Cormy's Barn raising. Rainy. Friday 10th making shingles. frost. Satur y 11th making shingles & drawing more Logs. making scaffold and priming rafters Sun y 12 Fine day. Mon y 13 on the road cross waying bottom of concession Tues 14. opening & crosswaying by the House Wed 15 Crosswaying at Bridge Thurs 16. cutting down Trees on the concession from the Bridge Fri 17. the same Satur y 18 making road from Bridge to M r Bowles Sun 19th Fine day. growing showers latter part of the week, warm. Mon 20 Tues 21 Wednes y 22 Thurs 23 shingling Barn Frid 24 Finished shingling Barn. Felix burning brush; went well. [afreurep122] 1842 Satur y 25 Augustus to Fergus with 10 bushls wheat; rainy; Brush fence caught fire. split rails & fenced the breach Sunday 26. Warm day; light Showers; growing day. �Mon 27. Augustus to Fergus took 3 dollars & 2/4 !4 Sterling. paid Sim's for hay 4 dollars. Cutting thro into the new barn. Tues 28 th Lilly to Bull at Jem Row's. Chopping up afternoon. Wed 29. Began Logging. Thurs y 30th logging. Frid. 1 st July Logging Satur y 2 July rainy all day. Hunting for Daizy. Sunday 3 rd July. Poll to Bull at Jem Rowe's. Fine day. Mon 4 Tues 5. Wednes y 6 th Logging. Thurs y 7 th Cesar at Griffyths Barn raising. burning logs Friy 8 Cesar at Griffyths rasing rafters. burning logs Satur y 9 burning logs & brush. Sunday 10th (Nancy to Bull at Jem Rowes. Nancy.) Mon y 11th branding. Tues 12th branding. Wednes 13 burning brush. Thurs 14th splitting rails. Tulip to Bull at Jem Rowes yesterday Wednes y 13th July Friday 15. branding Forenoon. one of dogs dreadfully torn by a Bear, forced to kill it directly. Satur 16th Logging at Ja s Armstrong's 2 pair of oxen & 3 men Sunday 17th very hot day, have been hot all the last week Mon 18 Tues 19 W e d y 2 0 Thurs 21. hot weather Logging. Frid 22 Violet to Bull at Jem Rowes Satur 23. Logging. Sunday 24 Fine day. Mon y 25 Tues y 26 Wed 27. Logging & burning & mowing grass. Thurs 28. (Cherry to Bull at Jem Rowes) Friday 29 th & Satur 30 Logging 29 Friday Logging. 30 th Satur y Hindley's sheep pen raising; rainy all day, did not go. made a rack for the waggon. Felix hunting cattle found them at night 31 st Sunday fine day. Mon y 1 st August got the hay into the Barn sowed 2 acres of Turnips. August 2 nd Tues y fine morng. Finished dragging Turnips Wed 3 rd Logging Thurs y 4 t h Augustus to Mill with 12 bushls wheat Jas Armstrong had 2 bushls of it. Friy 5 - Satur 6 th Logging, yesterday fetched a sow & nine pigs from Jon n Listers. Finished howing potatoes [afreurepl 23] Sunday 7 Aug st 1842 Fine day, hunting cattle all day could not find them Mon 8 hunting cattle all day. found them, burning Log heaps Tues 9 th Primrose to Bull. Logging. Wed y 10 th Logging - T h u r s y 11 Laying round Turnips. Fridy 12 Logging Satur y 13th Logging Jemmy Armstrong helping borrowed bottle of whiskey of M r Bowles Sunday 14 Fine day. fine all last week; hot. Mon y 15th Began to mow Barley. Burning log heaps & branding. Tues y 16th branding; and finished mowing Barley. Wednes17. Rainy making cradle & Clearing the Barn. Heavy rain last night. �Thurs y 18. pulled down the ox shed Primrose to Bull again Friday 19. Satury 20 th Cutting fall wheat. Sunday 21 Fine day. Nancy & Daisy have been lost a week. Mon 22. cutting wheat. Tues 23 rd Same & carrying Barley. Wed y 24. Cutting wheat. Thurs y 25 Cutting & Carrying. Fridy 26 Cutting forenoon afternoon Satur y 27. heavy showers of rain. began to hoe Turnips rain Sunday 28. very fine day & very hot. Felix & Cesar in woods hunting after cattle two cows Daisy & Nancy have been lost two weeks. Mon y 29 finished cutting fall wheat. Tuesy 30 th & Wednesy 31 Carrying Thurs y 1 st September Carrying fall wheat forenoon; rain afternoon Friday 2 nd Cutting oats & taking up peas & cutting wheat by the Barn. Satur y 3 rd Rainy. Sunday 4 th Fine day Daisy & Primrose came home this morning. & 3 of the young Cattle with them M r Potter from Erin came this morning on the hunt after his cattle Mon y 5 th finished cutting the wheat by the Barn; the other lost cattle came home this afternoon. Tues y 6 th Began to cut the spring wheat in the 20 acres. Wednes y 7 th Cutting spring wheat. Thurs 8 th Got home 4 loads fall wheat rainy afternoon left some in the field. threshing fall wheat for sowing Friday 9 th Sowed two acres of wheat this morning; rainy threshing more wheat, & dragging. Satur y 10. Fine day finished dragging. laid up more rails round the turnips. took up peas. Cut spring wheat afternoon. [in margin] Daisy Sunday the 4 th September Daisy to Bull at Jem Rowes [afreurep124] Sunday 11 Sep r 1842. Rain this morning. warmer than yesterday Mon y 12th Rain'd very fast all last night. - rain all this afternoon fast Tues y 13th raining almost all last night. spring wheat growing as it stands. Oats and peas on the ground; fine this morning. Wednes y 14. Turned the oats & peas. Cut some spring wheat. Thurs 15th - Tyed & carried oats. green & moist some of them Friday 16 - Carried the spring wheat by the Barn. light showers afternoon. Satur y 17th - Carried the peas & one load of oats, & two of Fall wheat, the last Sunday 18th - Light showers; but a warm & pleasant day. Mon y 19 - cutting & carrying spring wheat. - Fine day. Tues y 20 - D° D° fine day. Carried wheat to night & last night by moon light Wed. 21 - rain last night. took down the oat stack & made 2 of it. rainy Thurs 22 - Frost & snow this morning. Snowing at times all day. Cutting & carrying wheat. Friday 23. Fine morning. Frost; ground hard. Cutting & carrying wheat Saturday 24. Finished cutting & carrying spring wheat; very fine & hot �Sunday 25. Fine day. I was unwell laid almost all day; could not read. Monday 26. Cutting oats tying up & carrying. very fine day. Tuesday 27. Carried all the oats. Harvest done. very fine day Wednes y 28. sowed more wheat yesterday. took up the potatoes were the brush fence was. dragging wheat-land Thurs 29 - Threshed & dressed spring wheat. Aug. & Felix branding Frid 30 Cesar to Fergus with 8 Bush ls wheat sold one for tobacco 2 of old wheat & 6 of new ground. Satur y 1 Octr Sowed more wheat. put up 2 log heaps - rainy afternoon Sunday 2 nd October Fine day. Mon y 3 rd - Dragging wheat & Threshing Fall wheat. Tues y 4 Augustus & Cesar to Fergus (first Fair.) taking up potatoes. W e d y 5 sowed the last wheat. dragging. Thurs 6 th dragging & branding Fridy 7 th branding & doing up oat stacks. rain afternoon Satur y 8 th Augustus Felix & Cesar at Hindley's Logging. Sunday 9 th Rainy last night, & all day to day. � 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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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 Benjamin Freure Diary, 1836-1842 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. April 23, 1836 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Benjamin Freure Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text Diary of Benjamin Freure [afreurep1] Ship George Newcastle 1836 London Docks - May 11th 1836 Apr1 23rd Left Glemham for America - Luggage to Ipswich by Jas. Cook - Andrew and his Mother with him I took my gun and pistols from Margoram's Wickham went to Clapham and dined there went to Marcus' in the afternoon slept there that night. 24th Sunday went to the Town church in the morning pleased with seeing the children from the school and with the chiming of the Tower bells, and delighted with hearing the organs Solemn Sounds. Went to St. Lawrence's in the afternoon a pretty church and small organ but the music both there and at the Tower moderate - very poor and the sermons at each like the music moderate at Marcus' Sunday night & Breakfast on monday morning. 25th Went on board steamer packet, had a very pleasant towing to London got there between 6 & 7 in the evening. Hurried our luggage on shore and some porters bundled them into the warehouse for which I paid them 2/-. ["rather too much" crossed out] I thought they were better paid for their work than I had been for mine before I left Glemham. The clerk of the warehouse (a very civil young man) had heard were we were ultimately going kindly offered his advice were to lodge that night which if we had not intended taking Arthur we should have gladly accepted, and I have had no reason to think my confidence in him would have been misplaced - Now was the beginning of our dif- [afreurep2] -ficulties, he enquired (after I told him I had a son in town) were he lived, I could not tell him for we had forgotten the name of his Master, the name of the street and the number of the house all we could recollect he lived some were not a great way from White Chappie. He advised us to give some one acquainted with the town a trifle to go with us, we did so and agreed with a young man for sixpence. We went through White Chappie in hopes we might perchance see Arthur, or might recollect his Masters name if we should be lucky enough to see it; but alass! no Arthur nor name met our eyes. - we then went to an old woman's were Arthur did once lodge and got the information we stood in need off. We soon found Arthur's place of abode but he was walked out with his Master we set up all night very anxiously expecting him to come home every minute, but nor him nor his Master came till after 6 oclock in the morning. Not having ever seen the man I was not without my fears that he might come home Tipsy and perhap be angry with us for intruding ourselves were we certainly had no kind of right. The woman treated us with the greatest friendship but appeared to be as uneasy as we were on account of her husbands unexpected stay as it was by no means a usual practice with him. a more disagreeable [afreurep3] night I do not recollect ever to have experienced. "Sorrows may continue for a night but joy cometh in the morning." So says the psalmist and so it was with us. Arthur and his master came in the morning quite sober and with all the good nature possible bid us welcome �breakfast was got ready and after hearing our tale he told us to make his home our home as long as it might be convenient to us. 26 [Apr.] After breakfasting with our new friend we went to Mitcham to see Frederick; the road for 10 or 12 miles the pleasantest I ever saw; very handsome houses on each side all the way but a few rods distant from each other. The intermediate spaces between each filled with trees and gardens: and very frequently streets extending perhaps a quarter or half a mile (in right angles from the direct street to Mitcham); intermingled in the same manner with beautiful Houses, trees, and gardens, and sometimes a beautiful common intersected in different directions with coach roads and surrounded with elegant houses. We Found Frederic and his wife and child well saw Benjamin in the evening at Frederics he was very well, and just upon entering upon a famous good place - we carried the owl to Frederic and put it in a back room there was a hole under the door it got out and was gone in the morning, but was found by a boy and Frederic got it again by paying a shilling for it. We slept at Mitchham that night and returned to London next day. [afreurep4] Wednesy 27th [Apr.] Slept at a respectable coffee house for which I paid sixpence a night each for my wife and myself. Andrew slept with Arthur. Thursy 28 Engaged our places on board the ship, George of Newcastle, for Montreal (on Wednesday 27) got our luggage on board this day; and slept on board very comfortably. - are to sail on Monday. Satury 30 Nothing material today, (sail on Monday) Sundy 1 May Went to St. Georges Church (in the East) a pretty church and furnished with an organ; music, and sermon, both moderate. Could not go any where afternoon on account of my wife having caught cold and being very unwell. Mondy 2 May Chimney sweeps holliday celebrated should have been yesterday but for its being the sabbath. A great many bands published at St. Georges yesterday I think not less than a Dozen. To one of the schools for Girls a Gentleman have left a donation with directions for every one of the scolars to receive on their wedding day (provided she marry a man of good character and approved by the Guardians of the Charity) the sum of one Hundred pounds, and as some one or more of them are married every May day (which I think is the day stipulated for them to do it) the Bells are rung all the day and all is festivity and joy. Sail on Wednesday. [afreurep5] Tuesdy 3 May Went to Mitcham was very happy to hear that Fred had recovered his lost owl stoped there that night - went to see Ben in the morning found him ["very luckily" crossed out] in the knife house. He gave me a hat; and Frederic's wife gave me plumb cake to carry to my wife. �3 Wednesy 4th to sail on Saturday. Thursy 5th preparing as much as we could for sailing Fridy 6th Satury 7th to sail on Monday. Sundy 8th went to St. Pauls in the morning. It is a most noble building; and the finest organ I ever heard or I suppose ever shall; the low notes echoing thro' the vast hollow of the building resembles distant thunder which accompanied with the sounds of the higher ones have a most delightful effect: but the music they played consisting entirely of chaunts was not so pleasing to me as I expected it would have been. ["The sermon I could not hear enough off to know much about it, but from what I could hear I rather think it was simliar to that at St. Georges, moderate" crossed out] They were chiming the bells at Bow as we went past I supposed there was twelve but could not know possitively as the carriages made such a constant rattling on the stones I wished them all in the Red Sea with Pharaoh. But from what little we could hear [afreurep6] it is a grand peal; far far superior to any I ever heard before; I think nothing can exceed the fine solemn tones of the great Bells. Mondy 9th May Monday is come but no sailing. Put offs have been the order of the day from our first being in London they began directly after landing by setting up the whole night expecting Arthur every minute. Next, after writing to the parish to remit the money to the ship agent (Mr. Knowles) stipulated for us; that was done imediately by the parishoners so far all was well; but when I applied at Mr. Knowles chambers to enquire about it; they told me he had received the order but the bank had not paid it; I applied again the Bank had paid the money but Mr. Knowles was not at the office; we called again same day He had been there but was just gone. Went again next day waited several hours he did not come went another day they told us they did not expect him that day. One of the days appointed for sailing was Saty . 7 May I got up on the Friday morning my mind filled with dread; we had not taken our provisions on board nor received the money of Mr. Knowles and as I had been disappointed so many times I might be disappointed again, and if we did sail next [afreurep7] day I could not devise any means how I could possibly proceed with any propriety on my voyage. However I got up a little earlier than usual and stated our situation to Andrew and agreed with him to help me to forward our business all he could - I went to Mr. Knowles office he was not there but was expected there in a very little time - full of anxiety for the result every person that come in I hoped was Mr. Knowles; at last a Gentleman came in who seemed to take an active part in the business; I asked one of the clerks if he could do mine he told me that Gentleman was Mr. Knowles; nothing could sound pleasanter in my Ears than that did at that time. He presently enquired if I was the man to whom the letter from Glemham related - I told him yes he gave a check upon Harvies Bank for six pounds the �clerk enquired if I wished him to get it cashed I thanked him; and it was done for me. Altho' I had two ounces more weight I came home two stones lighter than I went. We got our provisions on board to day, and were fully prepared to begin the voyage - went to rest to night with a mind much more at ease than it was when I rose in the morning. [afreurep8] Tuesday 10th May Nothing to do to day but to rest contented that we are prepared to sail - talk of sailing tomorrow. Wednesy 11th - nothing to do to day for us. Crew very busy taking in Iron Thursy 12th - Crew very busy again this morning taking in Iron, water etc. removed the ship this morning at half past Eleven from the docks to what they called the bason stayed they till next morning. Friday 13 - Set off again this morning between eleven and twelve - opposite West India docks at one - Gravesend between four & five Saturday 14 - In the channel - lay for an hour or two for the tide - weighed anchor at noon and are going slowly on now - several of the passengers very sick this afternoon wind very cool could not write on deck. The captain advised me to get in the boat that was on the deck I did so; and spoiled a most famous pen by striking the nib on one of the oars, went to bed early fearing that I was going to be like some others on board as my head began to ach. ["and my stomach to rumble and" crossed out] seemed very chilly but soon felt comfortable in bed and fell asleep and slept very comfortably thro' the night. [afreurep9] Sunday 15 May 1836 - The first Sunday that ever I began at sea; how it will finish Heaven only knows - I have not begun it in the manner I wished; and had had in contemplation for some time past; I find 'tis impossible for me to associate with any satisfaction to myself; with any of my ship-mates. - To me O Father, whose almighty power the Heavens, and Earth and Seas adore, to the be all my thought directed, all my desires known, and all my actions guided; let my whole trust be on the and thy will not mine be done; and let me never be confounded. - Everyone now anxious to see the eclipse of the sun we had an opporntunity of seeing it very accurately as the Mate was so obliging as to furnish me with a black lens; which enabled me to oblige a great part of the passengers with a perfect sight of it which otherwise they would not have had. We had just passed Dungeness light house at the time think in the evening we were opposite Beachy head. - very pleasant weather; but so calm that we make but little way. Monday 16th very pleasant this morning ["a large whale passed the ship this morning about eight oclock; and what a shame I was not up early enough to see it" crossed out] Have been reading an interesting story called the irreparable misfortune; from a French Author, of a lady who proved faithless to the most affecte husband. �[afreurep10] Oh! Andrew! I am sorry to see him fooling away his time in playing with cards or some such nonsense with Boys on deck; the principal part of this day he have lost in that manner; what pity when there is such a good opportunity to employ his time to a good purpose. It gives me pleasure that the captn have given me leave, or rather an invitation to read or write on the Quarter deck, but it will not do except in very calm weather the motion of the ship is too much the sea have been very smooth all day; we have made but little way; nearby land still; Fiddling and dancing this evening on deck; Andrew one of the players Tuesday 17th May. Fair wind this morning; have been getting forward well all day; seems to be dying away this Evening. One of the passengers this morning had some beef he thought wanted washing; he was advised by some one to tye it to a string and throw it into the sea at the ships stern, and let it remain for a little while drawing along in the water he took the advise but in throwing it the string broke, and he saw his beef no more. - From the motion of the ship being greater to day some of the people on board have felt themselves unwell I have felt rather squeamish but it seems to be going off; my wife have been a good deal affected but the Captain was so kind as to give her a little Brandy and she is better. [afreurepl 1] Wednesy 18 May - We are got near Penzance; in consequence shall not see land for some time to come. Still going on with fair breeze I have often thought when I was engaged at work all the day, how happy those people were that had nothing to do but were at perfect liberty to employ their time as they pleased. I thought if I were placed in such a situation I could make myself very contented in reading and writing. - and if music were added to my amusement, my happiness would be as complete as this life could admit off; but I now find rny Ideas were very erroneous. - I am in perfect health, on board a good ship, very pleasant weather, I enjoy the sea, the gentleman who commands the ship is a very intelligent good natured man, he have read a great deal and have been so obliging as to offer a variety of books for my amusement; and several of the passengers have been equally kind so that I have the opportunity of always seeing something entirely new to me. I read when I please, write when I please, eat & drink when I please, go to bed when I please, 5jet up when I please; and yet with all these conveniences and agreeables time sometimes Seems rather irksome and heavy. - mismanagement somewhere. - Have been picking my potatoes this afternoon which were shooting very fast; very contented while after that job. [afreurepl2] Thursday 19 May - Alas! sick, sick, sick, very sick to day. have not been so 'till now. Friday 20th - Still sick, all of us. Saturday 21 - Grow still worse. scarcly able to wait of each other. Sunday 22nd - Still sick at times, not able to go on deck. obliged to ly on our births almost all day. �Monday 23rd - Still very debilitated and strenghless not at all inclined to get of our beds. A man who had been very ill from his first coming on board dyed this morning. In consequence of which every one was requested by the Captain to go on deck this afternoon which we were obliged to comply with, altho' we were scarcly able to walk up the ladder from the hold. The afternon was very cold and as we felt very ill we were obliged to ly down on the deck, but altho' we lay shivering with cold several hours we did not feel any inconvenience from it afterwards; I certainly expected we must all of us have caught severe colds; but that was not the case, we went to bed early and were soon rocked into a very comfortable sleep. For altho' we always felt very ill while we were employed after what business we were obliged to do; boiling our gruel making our beds etc. we generally slept very comfortable at nights. [afreurep13] Tuesday 24 May - Still sick in the day time, except when lying still on our beds. Wednesday 25 - Still remain sick, the sea have been constantly rather leavy for this week past. Thursday 26 - To day the sea is much smoother and I hope our sickness is nearly over, I have been able to be on deck a considerable part of the day. Friday 27 Altho' the last evening was remarkably fine, quite calm, and pleasant; the sea have been the most rough and turbulent to night that it have been ever since we began our voyage, and continue the same this morning; which have brought on our sickness a gain quite fresh. Saturday 28th - Sea still rough, and weather colder, cannot get well yet. Sunday 29th - Still cold, and unpleasant, did not go on deck nor yesterday nor to day kept in bed the principle part of our time. Monday 30th - Still cold and uncomforable. saw Ice go past. Tuesday 31st - Colder - more Ice seen to day Wednesday 1 June - Very cold this morning and rafty went on deck this morning did not remain there more than half an hour was so cold I thought I never should be warm any more. Thursday 2 June - very cold still did not get up all to day. could scarcly keep myself warm in bed [afreurep14] Friday 3rd - Still cold in bed almost all day. �Saturday 4th - not quite so cold but still in bed all Day. and tho' I have slept a considerable part of the days continued to sleep well at nights. Sunday 5th Pleasanter to day, sea very smooth got up about three oclock this afternoon and went on deck a little while for the first time since Wednesday. Monday 6th - Sea very smooth ship going along slowly and steadily, - saw land today covered with snow we are in the Gulf of St. Laurence. Tuesday 7th - a child died with small pox on board buried in the deep last night at 10 o'clock. Rainy unpleasant day. did not go on deck much to day. Wednesy 8th - Nothing material to day. Thursday 9th - Passed very near land to day it looked very dreary and cold. Friday 10th - Made very little way to day, were forced to shift the sails very frequently. land observable on both sides. River about 24 miles across. land appears high and Rocky. went on deck about 3 afternoon to day and took more exercise than I have done for the last fortnight, and certainly felt much the better for it. expected to sleep very soundly at night, but having been so long in the habit of being rocked to sleep, as the ship was very [afreurep15] very steady I could not go to sleep at all for several hours although I felt perfectly well, and lay as warm and easy apparently as possible. Saturday 11th June - Saw land only on one side the River to day a high hill appeared this afternoon we passed a lighthouse last night just got sight of it in the evening. Captain spoke to a ship yesterday afternoon she came from Exeter; had been on her voyage six weeks. We had been only four; so had outsaild her a fortnight. - an American boat with thre men came along side and put a pilot on board. - The Captain say we shall reach the Quarentine station tomorrow: how long we shall be forced to remain there is still to be told; but I am afraid it will be a considerd time on account of the small pox being on board. - However we are lucky in having a good stock of provissions on board. I did not expect to have felt any more sickness but had another little fit directly after leaving the deck this evening but it was soon over but have not recovered my last appetite yet. Sunday 12 June. - Went on deck about nine this morning. not very pleasant on account the wind blowing rather too cold; and being unfavorable made the ship too much on her beam ends. - another child died last night and was buried in the River at five o'clock this morning. - melancholy situation them people are in were the small pox is - they are [afreurep16] in the steerage, and consist of people sent from Folkstone in Kent, and places adjacent, amounting in all to about sixty, about one half of them from Folkstone. �We have been nearer the side of the river to day than we have been before, and the land appeared to be covered very thickly in general with shrubs; which I was informed were principally spruce firs; some places appeared to be naked and barran. - I saw houses and the smoke from the chimnies; but were not near enough to see the inhabitants. Monday 13 June - Got up early this morning and went on deck directly. was highly delighted with the scene it was a most beautiful morning, quite calm and the river growing narrower we could see the land more distinctly on both sides than at any time before. - on our right hand appeared a ridge of high mountains at least they appeared so to me never having seen any thing like them before: extending (as the Captain informed me a bout fifteen miles). - altho' the whole appeared nearly opposite to the ship. - do not appear to be any inhabitants out there are people because I can see smoke in one place. They appear to be covered with some kind of trees or shrubs. The other side is more level but both very pleasing to me. I never enjoyed life more than I do at this instant; it is now near noon; and the weather as pleasant as it can possibly be. - [afreurep17] Monday 13th June continued. - a melancholy accident happened yesterday. - The captain had two dogs on board, which from their inoffensive manners were not disliked by any one. Whither it was from a similarity of dispositions I know not but a friendly intamacy was contracted between one of them and myself. Yesterday afternoon we spoke to each other as usual: and after lying some time at my feet on the deck I went down below and he went on the ships stern, from which, on a sudden motion of the ship, his foot slipped and he fell over board. he struggled hard against the stream to regain the ship, but alas! Struggled in vain was soon out of sight; and was seen no more. David said, O Lord! how wonderfull art thou in all thy works; I certainly have now the greatest reason to make the same exclamation. we are about sixty miles below Quebec and surely nothing can exceed the beauty and Grandeur of the noble river Saint Lawrence, and its picturisk banks unadorned with any thing of mans invention. for tho' we see smoke in places behind the hills we see no fine buildings. I do not recollect ever to have enjoyed one day in all my life more than I have done this. It is now about seven in the evening the water is smooth as glass and the ship lying quite still all nature seems to have finished its days work. [afreurep18] Tuesday 14 June I ["got up" crossed out] rose earlier than I usually do this morning to see the sun rise over the water and was so lucky as to have a fine view of it, as the morning was very clear and the water in a very favourable direction from the ship. I certainly never saw any thing more beautiful than its rise, apparently out of the water. The shore on both sides of us is variagated with white dots in clusters and ridges which appear like ship, but are in reality houses, and we sometimes can observe one larger and differing from the rest by appearing Higher; they are churches. (Two o'clock afternoon) we are now nearer to them and can plainly see what they are. - we are nearly opposite to a very pretty church a turret at each end, and a gilded ball on each about halfway up the turret. The houses have a very neat appearance, roofs and every part �of them being white. They are all near the edge of the water. The land generally seem to rise very very high at the back of them. - we are now passing a famous church covered with something red, the walls are white, and three Turrets two at one end and one at the other. on the other side of us, is a peninsula that look like an Island (it just seems it), in the middle of the River is covered thickly with trees, or shrubs, and have a very pretty appearance. - we passed two small Islands an hour since covered in the same manner. [afreurep19] The houses seen from the middle of the River appear to the eye to be close to the water edge but are in general about a quarter or half a mile distant from it. The land appear very high opposite to the ['Island" crossed out] (peninsula in the River). The beauty of the day is over it has been delightfull, but it is very cloudy a head, and seem to indicate a storm. sails reefed and ship lying still. another child died on board ["last" crossed out] this morning. Wednesday 15 June - Quite a change; we are landed. - This morning when I rose the ship was under weigh and in about an hour we got to the quarentine station, the ship lay too and the Docter was expected on board in a short time and in half and hour we were all ordered on deck; the Docter was on board. We had all of us to pass before him; and he counted the number of us. he then order'd all mothers who had sick children to go immediately on shore with the children, and the whole of the passengers were ordered to pack up all there luggage and be ready to leave the ship as soon as possible; no time allowed for breakfast. all were busy as bees and in about an hour beds were tyed up boxes packed and we began to leave the ship. - the boats carried us a bout two hundred rods and put us on shore at the foot of a rock of solid stone in a very rough state. we had then to remove our luggage up the rocks a bout two hundred yards which was no easy task [afreurep20] (Wednesda6 15 May continued.) However we set a bout it lustily and were soon in a house built in purpose, with a double row of births two deep for sleeping which would contain more than a hundred people; and by no means an uncomfortable place. This building like all others here is all white, roof as well as sides;which have a very pretty effect. The roofs are boarded then covered with slate and painted white. The place were we are is very pleasant; covered over every were very thickly with spruce firs. But we are not allowed to go any where further than the front of the house extends down to the foot of the rock at the waters edge, so cannot know much about it. I shall be very glad when we get our freedom. Because the mind is kept continually in suspence we must stay ten days; and if another case of malady should happen before that time is expired it will prolong our stay in consequence we cannot tell how long. There is wood allowed, which everyone must rive or chop to peices, and make their own fires in clefts of the rock. - There is a shop at one end of our dwelling were is sold beer, bread and all necessary articles, so that a person may live very well here if they have money. - Beer 3d pint, bread much the same as in England Butter 14d pr lb, salt 2d - eggs 12 for one shilling, milk 2d a pint. - I certainly had not thought of being detained here; nor do I like it. still we ought not to complain; the law is a good one. �[afreurep21] Grose Island the name of the place were we are Thursday 16 June - Two more ships are come here with emegrants on board which were sent on shore from one of them yesterday amounting to more than a[ ? ] hundred. - the other an Irish ship from Londondery with three hundred and sixty emegrants which were sent on shore to day. one boat load came in the morning and were landed with their luggage another boat load was sent but the tide was so low that the boat got aground at some distance from the landing place and there they were obliged to remain all the day crowded together in the boat 'till the tide came in the evening, when they were landed and the rest were sent. There are seperate buildings for every ships passingers; and those belonging to each ship are not allowed to have any intercourse with those of any other not even to talk together. - A regement of soldiers are stationed here to preserve order; and centinels constantly standing in diferent places so as they can observe every transaction. Here is an hospital to which every one that is unwell is sent directly after they are landed. Friday 17th June - Six o'clock in the evening our ship is now got under sail and set off for Quebec; from whence he is to send a steam-packet for us as soon as we can get our discharge; from the medical board here declaring that we are all in perfect health. we are in hopes that Monday or Tuesday next will set us free. [afreurep22] Friday 17 continued - Another large ship is now come in and appears to be as full of passingers as she can hold; the deck is covered with them. The ship that came here from Londonderry had been on her passage six weeks. - we have been but five so that we cannot count ourselves unlucky yet. Saturday 18 June - Another large ship is come here with a great number of passengers; I think they also came from Ireland. Andrew and myself have been washing 2 bed-rugs and 2 bed cases; we tyed them to the end of a line and hung them into the water in the river at the edge of the rocks; the water being rather rough kept dashing them angaints the side of the rock and made them quite clean in a very little time. - Another ship this afternoon with a great many passingers. - The passingers belonging to the ship from Londonderry have been getting on board this afternoon with their luggage and continue very busily at it late this evening. Sunday 19th June - Andrew and myself got up about five o'clock this morning and went on the rocks and read the service for the day with the psalms and lessons; nothing could be pleasanter than it was; the morning very fine and the water gently dashing againsts the rock at our feet. - Read the eveng service this afternoon before dinner. people belonging to other ships, very busy all day washing their linnin and drying it on the rocks. It is realy wondfull to see the trees growing in the solid stone which is the case as far as we can see them [afreurep23] �from our yard, which we are not suffered to go out off; but I have reason to think it as all solid stone for some miles around; in consequence cannot be cultivated there is now and then a tuft of grass growing in the low places were a little soil is collected I suppose from the leaves that fall from the trees rotting and washing into the hollows. some weeds also; sow thistle, burdock, and some others like what are in England. The trees appear to be princepally, spruce fir, ash, and elm. Monday 20th June - This morning Finished washing all our linnin, blankets, rugs, trowsers, slops, Jackets etc we had orders about eight o'clock to roll up our beds to one end of our births, and to empty all our boxes and to lay all our linnin neatly folded for the inspection of the Surgeon; which was all done, and no fault found. - so that we are in hopes we shall Tuesday 21st June - Another day is nearly gone, and we have heard nothing about when we are to leave this place. - I have cut my name on a pale in the yard and Andrew have cut his, and his mothers; we did it to pass away the time. A ship now just gone; another weiging anchor and will soon follow her; only one left here now. Wednesday 22 June - Orders this morning for every on to take away the beds and white wash their births, - two Docters have been here and we were all ordered to pass before them, we are in expectation that the steam boat will come for us this afternoon. [afreurep24] The Docter have now told us that the steam boat will come for us this evening, we all seem glad, but still I dread it, it is a very great deal of work to get our luggage on board but perhaps we may get on better than I expect. I shall be very glad when we get to end of our journey, we had packed everything ready for starting but night is come and not boat so we have to unpack again and go to our old lodgings. Thursday 23rd June - What this day will bring forth is still to be told, but I am very doubtfull whither we shall go today. It seems to be the opinion of every one here that it is a misfortune that we are detained here, but whither it be so in reality we cannot possibly know, providence rules in a way so far above our comprehension that we cannot tell what is for our good, or for our ill. But of this we may be certain, that it is our best way to make ourselves as easy as we possibly can, under any circumstances that we may chance to befall us; knowing well that providence must, will, and ought to rule our best way is to divest ourselves as much as we can from both hopes and fears; neither to hope, nor dread tomorrow; our Blessed Saviour said sufficient is the day to the evil thereof. - and the evil of this day have been more than that of any day since we sailed from London; in the morning we had a order to pack and get all our luggage out which we did and had to carry it over the rocks and put it in a boat sent by the Doctor as he expected the steam [afreurep25] packet would be up directly; the luggage was hurried into the boat the steamer came in sight and when came near was hailed by the Docter. it had been down the river about one hundred and sixty miles to a ship that was wrecked a few days since and was so heavily �laden it could not take us on board we were therefore obliged to take all luggage out of our boat and carry it up the rocks again. - In a bout three hours another order was given to carry it all down the rocks again, and over a place were the water flow at high tide, and cross another ridge of rocks; as the steamer was coming to take us in the evening. All was bustle, and we finished getting every thing over about eight o'clock. - we were then ordered to go back to our old habitation; all our beds all our victuals left behind on the rocks five or six men being appointed to sty with it to guard it; as there were a great many Irish in the barracks just by it. - we went back and made a fire in our yard and sat up all night. in consequence the night was not spent very pleasant Friday 24 June - This morning daylight came but saw no steamer. - We begged leave of our stomachs were not very keen, the steamer came in sight; every hand busy again getting our things to the water-edge and putting them in the steamers boat; got them all on board about nine o'clock. - [afreurep26] ten oclock; the steamer is now set off. we shall soon loose sight of Grose Island were we have been prisoners for the last ten days; guarded noght and day by two soldiers and an officer in almost constant attendance. - Half past twelve we are got to Quebec it is a beautiful place. - At first going to it the houses are to the water edge. - further on the rock rises very steep and high on the top of which appears to be Fortifications. There are four apparently very handsome churches; one with a cupula like Sanit Pauls in London the others handsome spires. some of the Houses the roofs shine like silver. One of the spires shine the same. - The river all the way we came this morning is delightful both sides lined with white houses the same as it has been for a great many miles back; only the river not being so wide we can see them better. - Last night I saw for the first time what are here called fire flies. They appear just after the going down of the sun and exactly like sparks of fire appearing and disappearing instantaniously, the same as sparks do. - There is a little spot I was told upon one of the wings so that whenever that is turned so as to meet the eye you see the glitter. Andrew and I walked into the town of Quebec this afternoon. In the lower part of the town the houses are by no means good ones. - The upper part of the town is on the top of a rock which for a very considerable part of the way round rises perpendicular as high as Glemham steeple, and in some places much higher so that when you look over the walls, you see the lower part of the town directly under your eyes [afreurep27] the tops of the houses being far below. - The largest ["church which I supposed to be the cathedral" crossed out] building is the Parliament House is an extensive building but not built in a church style the windows of which there are a great many, are small, and like those of private houses; and a number ot chimnies around, so that the precincts I suppose are inhabited, and perhaps we did not see the Church (which was evidently the case as it is not a church); for a little further on we saw very near a very Elegant church large windows and beautiful steeple, and spire covered apparently with silver, which I have been told is a �catholic one. The houses in this part of the town are very good ones; some of them are very hadnsome. A range of Cannon of large calibre are placed on the edge of the rock pointing over the lower town so as to command the shipping in the river. The packet we are on board off is a very large one much larger than any in England; and most neatly fitted up; I did not see any thing in London like it. I am told that we have cows, and horses, and hogs on board but I have not seen them except one horse which stands in the steerage. - Saturday 25th June - The steamer was to set off again at eight o'clock last night as it lay still at Quebec yesterday afternoon. What time it did start I do not know; for I went to bed early and as I did not get any sleep the night before In consequence I soon fell asleep and slept very soundly till eight oclock this morning. What thus passed in the night I know not. What I have seen of the river since I got up is not so pleasing to my eye as it was on the other side Quebec [afreurep28] We are into just got through St. Peter's bay, (tis now five o'clock) when you are nearly over that broad it appears as if there was no way out of it as it look entirely surrounded with trees but when the opening appears it is very beautiful; horses and cows feeding and the shores lined with white houses as it has been were we have passed. - They tell one the place were are now is called Sorel. - Altho' the steamer is repleat with every convenience, in the most elegant style, we never have been so disagreably situated as we have been ever since we left Quebec; a great many passengers being taken on board there of all discriptions, we were all huddled together which was not at all congenial to the feelings of people who are fond of peace and quiet. The sleeping department was a great deal more obnoxious than the decks; as a number of the passingers many of which were Irish, were strongly suspected of being infested with bugs, lice, and other vermin; and as the births were only divided from each other by a boarded partition, we were in fear least some of their retinue might leave them and enter our services; which would have been directly contrary to our design of travelling incog. - This will be the last night we shall be cribbed up here. This evening about five o'clock we went to a whart by the side of the river to take in wood and while that was doing, a child fell over board, one of the sailors directly jumped into the water after it; ropes were thrown our, poles were brought & all the people on board crowded to that side of the boat which made it ly so much on that side [afreurep29] that the man in the water was drawn under the boats side, and it was thought he would have been drowned; the people on board were ordered to go on the other side the boat and in about five minutes they were both taken out of the water and both saved. Sunday 26 June - When I awoke this morning I heard some one on board say; in a quarter of an hour we shall be there. I jumped up, dressed as quick as I could and went on deck Montreal was in sight and a beautiful place it appeared. it was about five o'clock am, and the sun shining on the spires, that were covered with tin they looked as if they were covered with silver. I asked our captain whither the boat would go along side his ship, as we were to take our luggage on board her till we could get a conveyance to proceed. He told me no; I �enquired of him how far his ship lay from were the boat would unload; he said if measured the distance after I got on shore I should know exactly. In a few minutes the boat was at the landing place; we had some trouble in getting our parcels off the steamer but not so much as I expected. We got everything safe on board the George a bout eight o'clock, we now seem to be got home again Got our breakfast; shaved, put on clean shirt, took a walk by the side of the Canal about three quarters of a mile; when I cam back all three of us went and looked into [afreurep30] the French Church a new and most noble building - it is a square and very large and lofty pile and the inside as elegante as it seem possible to make it. - went to the English church after noon; it is a handsome church and a very fine Organ, which was well played, when service was over and I came out of that I went in my way home into a Catholic church a very beautiful place; decorated with silver, and very different from any thing I ever saw before. The markets at Montreal are well supplyed every day; Horses, cows, calves, sheep, fouls, fish, oranges, apples, and all sorts of vegitables; shops well stocked with goods of all discriptions. - a great many large and very respectable Hotels. Here appears to be every thing that is required to make life comfortable Sundays are observed here with more propriety than in any other town that ever I saw few people seen in the streets except those going to and from places of public worship; printed papers are pasted up byt he public walks with the words, "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy" - I was walking over a condsiderable part of the town late in the evening of this day, did not see one person the least intoxacated; did not hear any noise in the public houses; nor have I seen anyone tipsy since I have been here. Monday 27 June - I went this morning and engaged a passage from here to Toronto for fifteen shillings each with one cwt of luggage with each person the rest over that weight [afreurep31] to be paid for. - It is a much better bargain than I expected I could have made. Tuesday 28 June - Unlucky day - gave my wife a quarter dollar to buy a few little articles she did not take her change or lost twenty three copper afterward. Had to hurry our luggage from on board the George this morning, before breakfast. tried to sell our biscuit asked 15/- for 1 >2 cwl was offerd 10/- wish I had sold them at that price. - Andrew and went into the market. I bought a pair of shoes for which I paid 2/- ought to have had them for 1/3. I understood the man (yesterday) with whom we agreed for our passage to Toronto, that I was to pay 15/ for each of us; and be allowed to take 1 cwl of luggage to each of us gratis and pay 1/- a cw{ for all over that quanty. But when we carried our luggage to the office to day, he made me pay 2/6 a cw* for the whole of it 7 cw{ n 2 [? ] - and a charge of 4/ for going on lake Ontario, so that instead of a bout 50/ -1 had to pay 3-7-9 - Our luggage was then hurried into the boat as usual, we laid ours as much together and convenient as we could, and as the boat appeared full I though all was well so far; but when I went on board a bout an hour afterwards, they had carried good on board and covered ours completely over; a large cask weighing 1 /2 a ton was rolled on our parcels; I found our biscuit but could find nothing else. The day has been very hot and Andrew and I had stripped ourselves our �cloaths were in the boat covered up with the rest of the things. I could not see any alternative but that we should be obliged to remain in that [afreurep32] state the whole way to Toronto which perhaps would be eight or nine days. However we were luckier than I expected; we found a bag with old cloaths from which we equipped ourselves, and we found two dutch cheeses and 2 loaves bread so we shall get on for victuals. We set off a bout 5 oclock from Montreal the Sailors shoving the boat along with poles shod with Iron on a beautiful canal after going about 2 miles a horse was put on which drew us along 'till a bout nine oclock when we stopped at the entrance of a lock; we lay there 'till morning much more at ease than I expected as it thundred and lightened at the beginning of the evening and I expected it would have rained. Here was a great many fire flies sparkling over the meadows 'till day light. Wednesy 29 June - we set off this morning about 5 oclock drawn by horse the country on both sides is beautiful - we are now at the entrance of a small lake - here we lay still an hour and went on shore and bought some whisky at five pence a pint - we are now going on again drawn by steamer, with 7 or 8 other boats; the steamers name is Henry Brougham we are not passing three Islands in the lake the first appear to be partly cleared. I can tell a bout twenty trees left I suppose it to be 1 /4 a mile long, the next a bout as large as the first and the next about 5 or 6 times a large as the first and both these covered very thickly with trees; they have a very beautiful appearance. - we have left the lake and passed through another canal cut through a rock into [afreurep33] another small lake the currant running very strong through it; beautiful Islands covered as usual with wood, at Cascades were we left the steamer we bought butter milk. - very rough going since we left the steamer - we lay this night under a cliff; we were obliged to ly on the deck without any shelter from or wind or rain and must continue to do so 'till we get to Toronto. Thursday 30 June - set of this morning about six oclock the river here is full of Islands the most beautifull I have seen. - Currant strong forced to have 10 horses to draw us through this rapid. - Met the steamer at 7 this evening she set of at eight; drawing us, and eleven more boats after her. Friday 1st July - Steamer left us this morning. - now we are drawn by horses again. - I am afraid my journal is nearly finished. - I intended to have continued it for some weeks after I had found Augustus and Felix but I am doubtful whither I shall be able. - Last Tuesday just before we left Montreal, I was assisting the sailors to remove a boat on the barge it slipped suddenly which caused me to fall from a considerable height backwards; my loins coming directly in contact with the edge of the barge; I have hardly been able to walk since, nor to turn myself in bed, and being obliged to sleep at nights in the open air do not contribute to make me well. �Saturday 2nd July - we have had a very pleasant trip to day; river wide and water smooth. - I have felt myself a great deal better to day. - The part of the country that we have passed to day is delightful; the Soil appears to be good, still but a small part is cultivated; and that small part in a very slovenly manner; do not see any people [afreurep34] at work altho' there is a great deal want to be done. Sunday 3 July - O Lord my God forsake me not now I am grey headed. - Our boat is lying still to day, and I am now writing under the shade of an oak on the bank of the finest river in the world; and at a very beautiful part of it; it is impossible for me to discribe my feelings when I contemplate the scenes that I have passed, and of that now before me. Monday 4 July - Anniversary of American Independaince - Guns firing at a Town belonging to the states near were we are lying. - A heavy fall of rain in the morning began about two o'clock and continued 'till six. - we were obliged to leave our beds on deck for altho' a tarpaulin was thrown over us, the water dripped thru' and made us very wet - luckily there was a shed on the warf were we lay, into which we crowded and remained there very uncomfortable 'till it ceased raining. - We then set off with our boat and after pushing forward about a mile we came to a rapid; and six oxen were to draw us through it. - When we got into it the oxen faultered. - the boat drifted and drew the oxen down the cliff into the river; the rope was cut on the boat. - they were soon forced by the currant into the midst of the river, floating, and strugling to keep their heads above water which they did for eight or ten minutes when one dropped his head into the water and raised it no more, and very soon after another did the same; our boat drifted back faster than they, so that we were unable to give them any assistance. - Two small boats rowed to them as soon they could, and in a bout a quarter of an hour they were drawn on shore four alive and two dead. - Four other Bullocks and two horses were soon procured [afreurep35] to supply the places of the unfortunates and we were drawn over Tuesday 5 July got to Prescott a very pretty place left our boat and got on board the steamer Great Britain perhaps the finest in the world. Wednesday 6 July Saw three ducks or divers in the river this morning the first I have seen since coming to this country. - stopped a little while at Kingstone - seem to be a pretty place, - It is a curious steeple. I saw a house on the opposite side the river with nearly two hundred windows and doors in front; and only two deep. - It was a very fine morning, but it rained from 9 'till 12 and was cold and unpleasant. - stopped at Oswega in the evening - very great improvments making there there by taking away hills, filling valleys and making a fine warf. Thursday 7 July - arrived at Toronto at three or four o'clock this afternoon. - went to post office no letter. - nor no Augustus, nor Felix. - hired a room at a dollar a week. - removed �our luggage from the steam boat this evening and took possession of our room, slept the most comfortable I have done for a long while, have not been undressed before since we left Montreal. Friday 8th July - This is a day in which we have been entirely unable to do any thing. we cannot get any information of Augustus nor Felix. - nor we cannot sell our biscuit. - and my wife unwell. - no luck today. - Saturday 9th July - Andrew & I have been walking this morning. - Toronto is a large and pretty place; and might be much more so. But considing the time it have been building it is astonishing it is so complete as it is. Here are a great number of very fine shops, and good buildings. [afreurep36] Sunday 10th July - Went to the new church this morning - a fine building of black stones, a beautiful painted window at the further end, - Organ moderate; - preachers very fair, but the desk and pulpit being placed at the further end of the building we could not hear them distinctly. - A great many Soldiers at church they have a famous band of Instrumental performers. They came playing from the barracks; and went playing all the way back; a distance of a mile & half! we took a walk this evening to an out skirt of the town were they had lately cleared land and a great number of people lived in nasty looking hovels without either windows or chimneys. it gave us a disgust to the country. Monday 11th July - went about packing our luggage again this morning ready for our journey to Hamilton. - went to the government emigrant office, but could not get any information to be of any service to me. got our luggage on board the Brittania Steamer about one o'clock p.m. as we should have proceeded on our way to Hamilton last friday I was afraid I should have been obliged to pay my passage over again from Toronto to Hamilton but luckily I had the last ticket so got free, it would have been fifteen shillings besides the luggage. - they charged me 1/3 wharfage at Hamilton and all was settled so far. - We now hired a carriage to carry us to Guelph for nine dollars (2L:5s:0d Stirling). He carried us to the town this evening, we took our luggage down a cellar where we slept for the night for which we paid 1/3. - and 5 1 /2 for a p* of moderate beer. [afreurep37] Tuesdy 12 July - Set of this morning for Guelph with two lean grey horses and an old crazy four wheel carriage (what is here called a waggon) driver a very social fellow knew every one on the road, man woman and child stopped at every house and drank a glass whisky; for the first few miles the roads were toleable we soon went into what is here called the bush but, nor bush nor bramble have I seen since I have been in America. - It is a road cut thro' the trees from Dundas to Guelph (a distance of thirty miles) and left to rot on each side the road: fine timber as ever grew. The Timber still growing on each side the road as thick as they can stand the finest I ever saw sometimes 3 or 4 very large trees growing from one stem, and to an extraordinary height, much higher than any I ever saw in England. Now came the worst part of our whole journy; crossing the Atlantic was not half so dreadful; the road all the way worse than you can have any Idea off. Stumps of trees, pieces of rock, �deep ruts, very steep hills, trees laid across the road as close as they can be laid across swamps reaching sometimes two hundred yards; the carriage jolting of one to another seem as if it would shake your whole frame out of joint. We got within 7 miles of Guelph a bout 8 or 9 oclock where we stopt for the night. This have been the most unluckly day for loosing our articles we lost our tin bottle it cost three shillings; and Andrews coat, value about five shillings. [afreurep38] Wednesday 13 July - Set of again this morning a bout 6 o'clock pd 2/0 for lodgings and Rhubarb pye. - got to Guelph about 8 o'clock saw Mr Martin, and George Bates and Mrs Pipe, as soon as we entered the town. Had an invitation from Geo Bates & Mrs Pipe to their houses which were both close by, went with Geo: Bates, paid the carrier. Discovered another loss this afternoon; had a two dollar note, and have paid it away for one, either to the carrier or the woman where we slept last night. - However, we are got near our journeys end. Hope to see Augustus tomorrow; and then I hope no more tricks upon travellers. - Thursday 14 July - Set off to find Augustus and Felix this morning; Augustus about 9 miles distant, and Felix 13 upon the same road, found them both without any trouble. Felix had the ague but it appeared to be going off Augustus was well, we laid plans for future proceedings, but could not determine upon any thing. - I am in hopes we shall get on very well as Felix have a yoke of good young oxen now fit for work; and Augustus have wages due to him from several people from whom he can have or cows, or hogs, or sheep, or flour, or meat, or butter cheese &c articles which altho' they have not wanted (as they boarded were they wrought) if we can get land, will be equal as valuable as money. [afreurep39] Friday 15 July - We slept at Felix' masters last night - breakfasted there - dined at Augustus' masters and returned to Guelp (to Mr Bates') to tea, were treat[ed] every where with the greatest civility and friendship. The country here is beautiful, a rich soil, covered with Timber, and well watered, and all the inhabitants the most social and good natured I ever met with. - Augustus and Felix have each a rifle gun; Felix's is a very handsome one, and with them they kill deer at their leisure hours; Felix had one a very nice waistcoat, made of the skin of a young Faun which he had lately shot. - no mantraps, spring guns, nor dog spears are set here. A good well grown stag (in my opinion), is worth as much as a pheasant and a brace of partridges. Saturday 16 July - Digged the land for and planted % hundred cauliflower plants the first work I ever did in America. Sunday 17 July - went to the English Church at Guelph this morning. The singing much the same as at Glemham in respect to tunes but better performed. The minister read the prayers very well; but the sermon I could not hear distinctly; but I did not much like what I did hear; all extempore; and the same as the methodists in matter and manner. - Augustus came to see us to day. - we played a few psalm tunes for the first time since leaving England. �Monday 18 July - Felix came to see us today Augustus [and he] set off for home together this evening. [afreurep40] Tuesday 19 July - Went to Felix to day to consult about hiring a farm saw Felix before I got to the house were he is living and luckily we saw the man on our way who owe the farm we wanted to hire. - agreed to meet him at his house tomorrow morning. Wednesday 20 July - Went according to appointment and hired the farm this morning - and I think, and it is the opinion of several people who understand the matter much better than I do, that we have made a good bargain. I went yesterday to a raising, what they call a Bee, but did not stay to see much of it. Thursday 21 July - Felix should have come with a waggon and taken us to our new habitation, but it being so rainy was the reason I suppose that he did not. Friday 22 July - Felix is come to day and we shall soon leave Guelph. - did not get to our journeys end till nine o'clock then Felix had to go back three miles with the waggon Andrew went with him and they got no sleep that night. - It made Felix fare sadly next day. Saturday 23rd July - Goham fair, but I should not have been there, if I had been in England today. Here we are at the end of our journey I hope for some time. - Milked our two cows this morning for the first time. - We are to have the use of them 'till the sale. - rainy again to day. Sunday 24 - Went to see Felix this Evening. - And Augustus came to ours and stayed with us 'till morning. Monday 25 July. - Felix and Andrew came with their Oxen this morning and Andrew harrowed with them all day. - sowed the turnips to day. - Our first days work in America. Tuesday 26 July - Hoe'd and weeded, and mound up potatoes for our landlord to day. we are to have new potatoes for boiling as a compensation for my work. Wednesday 27 July - Hoe'd potatoes again to day. - obliged to make a fire to smoke the knots away. - they Seized [?] me so that I couldn't work Thursday 28 July - Andrew went this morning to work at Mr William Armstrong's. - finished hoeing potatoes to day. [afreurep41] Friday 29 July - 1836 Saturday 30 July - Felix shott two fawns last night, brought us some for our dinners to day. - and two hind quarters for tomorrow. �Sund. 31 - Felix & his Master dined with us to day. Mondy - 1st Aug1 nothing material from that time till now which is Saturday 13th August - it is a rainy day but very warm and pleasant. Sunday 14 Aug* - nothing Material to Day Sundy 21 Tuesday 23rd - Auction day, Augustus Bought the potatoes befor the House at — 1 4 " D° Sow at Seven Dollars 1 " 15 " Due at Six months L 2 " 9" young cow sold at 20 1 /2 Dollars to Mr MacDonald - I have been sorry ever since that we did not buy her. Monday 28 Aug*- Nothing else Material. Sunday 4 Sepr - Felix and I and Andrew began logging yesterday. Sunday 11th Sepr - At work with the Oxen 5 Days this week cutting and drawing and burning logs. - Saturday rainy could not work. - Felix shot a Deer last week brought us a quarter have been living upon it - It is tender and good. Andrew shot a pigeon and a pheasant this week. 18 Sepr 1836 - went to Meeting today 25 Sepr 1836 - William Armstrong's Barn burned down this forenoon with all the grain in it; and one of his Children burned to death legs burned off and head burned off [afreurep42] Sunday 25 Sepr 1836 - Mr William Armstrong's (of Eramossa) Barn burned down to day, about noon, while they were at meeting. - Set on fire by children left at home - One of which was burned to death Mondy 26 Sepr Sowed the logged land with wheat to day Tuesday 27 - began cutting wheat this afternoon. Wednesy 28th Snow on the ground this morning took up peas to day; and cut more wheat Thursday 29th - Continue snowing. - Augustus shot a fine stag to day. Friday 30 - Andrew shott a brace of good pheasants. �Monday 10 Octr Mr James Sister's Auction to Day; bought a young Cow 6" 12" 6 - Hog 12/6 - Tea Kettle 5/- Iron saucepan 4/- 14 1 /2 Sugr @ 6 1 /2 d - 7/10 - Wednesy 12 Octr Finished Harvest today. very fine weather the last four days. Sunday 16 Snowed all day. 17 - Continue Snowing 21st Felix shot a deer to day. 23 - Fine day. Snow wasted today. Sunday 23rd Octr - A beautiful pleasant day, clear and calm, and warm. - reading, and fiddleing 'till I am tired with rest. Sunday 30 Oct. nothing material Sunday 6 Novr —Same - weather very pleasant Sundy 13 Same Same Sundy20 Same Same 21 - Rainy - but not cold. 22 - Snow and frost. Sundy 27 - Fine pleasant weather Sundy 4 Deer Same 11 - Ground covered with Snow about 12 Inches deep [afreurep43] Sundy 18th - Began chopping last Thursday - Sundy 25 - Christmas day - A very warm day, altho' the ground is covered deep with snow; the 20 of Decr (the day before the shortest day) was intensely cold and the 21st the same; more moderate since Sunday 1 Jany 1837 - Cold day, but not very Sharp. Sundy 8 - Not cold for the season Last Mondy & Tuesday very cold - Wednesday Felix shot a Deer. - Sundy 15 - Jemmy Lister go of tomorrow to see his friends previous to setting off for England. Jany 22nd - Wind cold to day. - A misserable day - all my dress in tatters, breeches, stockings, coat, waistcoat, Hyloes [i.e. highlows], all worn out entirely, do not know when I shall be able to get more - Suny 29 - Beautiful fine day. - Bought a Temperance Almanac yesterday price 3 1/2 �Feby 5 - - Cold - Snow very deep 12 - - Cold - increasing almost every day 19 - - Cold - cannot chop trees on acct of snow being so deep 26 - - very cold [afreurep44] 1837 5 March - Weather more moderate 12 Marh - Rainy 19 — Snowing dull day 26 - Frosty but fine clear day. Snow is waster within this last two weeks a bout a foot. Tis now about two feet deep. 2st Aprl - Yesterday it rained fast all day but the snow did not wast but little. - Just before we left our work to day two Deer came along the road before our house; Griffith's dog fell in with them one went off again and the other (a large old buck) after a hunt of a bout half an hour in Griffith's chopping pursued by the two girls Griffiths, Augustus, Felix, Andrew, and Andrew Griffiths; was knocked down with a cudgel by Felix and killed, Griffith took one half and the skin; and we had the other half. 9 Apr1 Weather winterly and unpleasant 16— Still winterly and unpleasnant. snow is wasted 23 — Snow is gone in the cleared grounds, except in the low places were it was very deep. - But still very cold and frost at night. 30 Apr1 - Ploughing this last week. - Weather more moderate in respect to cold. Friy 5th May - Thundering almost all the day; heavy shower of rain at the beginning of the evening. Saty 6 May. Cold wind frost sharp last night. Suny 7th Frost sharp last night; Fine to day. nearly finished sowing corn this last week. [afreurep45] Sunday 14th May 1837. Fine day, and have been fine for several days past. Mony 15th . - Rainy but warm growing day. Tuesday 27 June - We have had a fine growing spring. we have had some thunder; one day it continued the whole day. - Felix have shot three Deer within the last few days. Augustus shot one last Tuesday 19 June. Flour have been very deer; we had a barrel of flour from Guelph a few weeks since at 81/2dollars; it was most famous flour, the best by far that I have seen since I have been in this country. Sunday 2 July - Our corn is growing well. I planted some potatoes as early as I could and they are growing well. - We have two sows, one have six pigs, the other ten; they have �been very troublesome to me by rooting up my potatoes I have been obliged to keep with them all day, to prevent their spoiling the whole of them that are planted near the house, which have been a very irksome job. - Sunday 9th July - The same employ today as last Sunday and the pigs more troublesome than they were then; two the most disagreable Sundays I have lived since I have been in Canada. Thursday 13 July. - I have been pulling weeds from among the corn the last four days and feeding the hogs with dandy-lion and what they here call cow cabbage which they eat greedily and do well with. - I have been so vexed with the ten little pigs that had they been my own I would have sold six of them for a york shilling each, or given them away rather than have been so harrassed. [afreurep46] Friday 14 July 1837 Mr. Wood came this morning and enquired if I would sell any of them; I gladly told him, yes - he asked the price, I told him the general price in Canada for pigs a month old was half a dollar; he said he would give half a dollar each for two that he would choose; and would take them at night, or Saturday morning, he paid for them, and I took the dollar with more pleasure than if he had given me two dollars for nothing (as a present.) Saturday 15 - Mr Wood took his pigs this morning. 25 July - Jim Rous [?] married to day to Grace Wilkie Andrew shot a Deer Tuesday 18 July. Thy 27 July - Felix shot a Deer to Day; Quarters weighed 6 stones, or 84lb . - July 29 - Boiled potatoes to day for dinner, the first this season. 30 - The weather is warmer now and have been for a few days past than it have been before at any time this summer - Saty 5th Augst . - Weather continue fine. - began mowing grass this week. - Tuesy 8 Augst . - Began to rain last night; and have continued raining sans intermission ever since it is four o'clock p.m. - Wedy 9th ceased raining to day. -Thursy fine - 11th - Rain very heavy last night. - Hay that was made at Hornby's spoiled I doubt, altho' it was cocked. 13 Sunday - Fine weather yesterday; very fine to day. Green peas for dinner 20 Fine weather still — 22 Tuesday - Rainy Augustus, Felix and Cesar went out with their Guns - Felix shot a deer Suny 27 - Fine to day - Have been logging all the week. 28 Mony Very fine today - got up all the hay at Hornby's farm to day. [afreurep47] 29 Aug. 1837 - Rainy - could not log to day - Felix shot a Deer today. 30 — Rainy still 31 - 1st Sepr 2 Sepr Fine days busy at logging - �3 Sepr Sunday - Very fine day. 8th busy logging 'till noon: then began reaping wheat 9 - Cow took bull this morning at John Ray's, reaping wheat from after breakfast. Sunday Sepr 10 - Rainy all the day, but very warm. - eating some very nice Raispberrys while writing Sunday 17 Sepr. Last Monday was a dull day: - all the rest of the week have been very fine have been busy in cutting wheat and oats; all cut except1/2an acre of spring wheat. The fall wheat (2 acres) carried into the barn; and 4 or 5 bushels threshed. - Burned 15 or 20 log piles. A very fine pleasant day to day, very warm. - chickens and green peas for dinner to day. - Mondy 18th - Felix shot a fine Deer to day. Tuesy 19th - carried 53/4 bushls wheat to Fergus (new wheat) Satury 23 - Finished Harvest to day except a few peas. - Sunday 24 Sepr . - a very fine pleasant day but could not enjoy it as I was obliged to keep the hogs and cow from the few peas that are abroad. Tuesy 26 Sepr . - began to sow wheat. Saturday 30 Sepr . - have sown seven acres of wheat this week. - It have been dull and rainy almost all the week. - 1 October Sunday - A very fine pleasant day. - everything respecting our business appears to be going on well. - Very lucky in finishing harvest last week, as the weather have been so wet. [afreurep48] Thursy 5 Octr 1837 - Augustus shot a deer to day the fattest we have had this season; it rained so we could not work. - Sunday 8 Octr - the weather have been frosty for a few days past, but very pleasantin the daytime. Wednesy 11th Oct1 " - Finished logging the ten acres to day; sowed some more wheat on Friday the 13t h - Satury 14 - Frost this morning the sharpest we have had this season; a little snow have fallen. Sunday 15th - very mild and pleasant this morning. - a pleasanter evening than this is here cannot be (I think) in any part of the world. Monday 16 - This is a day delightful; finished sowing wheat to day. - Griffyth's wheat was sown about the 15th Sepr - Armstrongs about the 1st of Sepr - 22 Octr Sunday - A most beautiful day. We have been busy this last week in taking up potatoes, and pulling swedish turnips. - Carried 61A bushels wheat to Fergus last Thursday got it home on Friday. - Augustus is gone to Guelph this morning. 23 - Monday got the potatoes home. 24 - Got the swedish Turnips home 25 - Snowing all day 26 - Snowing �27 - snow wasting 28 - same Augustus Felix & Andrew hunting these 4 days Felix shot a Fawn, strain myself driving wheat that was topped [?] 29 Sunday. A fine clear day; Frost last night [afreurep49] Mond. 30 Octr Frosty at night snow wasted in the Day. Octr 31st , 1 Novr 2 Novr 3 Novr weather the same. Satury 4 Nov1 " rainy; continued raining thru' the night - Augustus underbrushed 4 acres at Wood's - Felix & Cesar underbrushed 5% acres at Griffyths this week. Augustus shot the head off a pheasant with his Rifle this afternoon. Sunday 5 Nov1 " A very fine day. snow wasting Mony 6 Novr 1837 Snow falling to day. Tues 7 - A little snow in the night, but still wasting; almost all of the ground. Felix shot a fine large Buck this morning. Wedny 8 - A fine day mild and pleasant. Thurs. 9th A very find day, very pleasant Frid 10 - Still fine weather but rather colder. Satury 12 Nov1 " - Felix & Ceasar Bought a pair of steers of Willm Henley for fifty dollars to be paid for by chopping four acres. - Augustus shot a deer this afternoon. Felix and him did not get home 'till late in the evening; - It have been a very dark day, a very thick fog all the day but not cold. Sunday 12 Novr - A fine day for the season; not quite clear, but mild and pleasant. [afreurep50] Sunday 19th Novr - We have had a very fine week for the season of the year. frosty (but not sharp) at the beginning of the week; very mild Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, began to rain Satury afternoon and continued 'till after midnight; but very mild, and pleasant, and clear this morning. - 20 - Fine day; quite warm; rain at night 21 - Rainy but still warm. 23 - Rather colder but still rainy. 24 - Ground covered with snow, and frosty 25 - Frosty, very cold. (Felix shot a pheasant.) 26 - Sunday - Still frosty and snow falling fast. Mon 27 - Fine day - not so cold as it has been Tues 28 - warmer snow wasting; a little rain. Wedy 29 - Quite mild, snow almost all gone this morning. I thought we should not have seen the ground any more this season. - Cesar shot a pheasant. Thursy 30 - Fine day more clear but not frosty. Friday 1 Dec1 " - Rainy last night, but fine to day, and very mild. Augustus engaged yesterday to slash six acres (for John Canada) for which he is to have a Heifer which will calve the begining of April. Sund 3 Dec1 " Snow began to fall again this morning and continued all day. not very cold. �Mony 4 Dec. A little frosty but not sharp. Augustus Felix and Cesar underbrushing at John Canada's this day. 7th Thursday. Finished underbrushing at John Canada's 8 Friday Augustus Felix & Cesar went to a political meeting 4 or five miles from Guelph. A rumour of war is afloat; between the Whigs & Tories. [afreurep51] December 1837 9th Satury 1837 The weather have been pleasant this week, yesterday was rather colder and to day very cold and windy with some snow in the evening 10 Sunday. Ground covered with snow this morning; but much warmer than yesterday, snow falling this afternoon. - All the talk (since Thursday) have been about war, between the Whigs and Tories; reports are various; nothing certain is known. 17 Sunday. The weather have been frosty and very cold all the week. - last night snowy and not so sharp cold. - This morning milder; and a dull day. James Peters, Willm Armstrong, and several others arrested, and carried to Hamilton last thursday, for calling an unlawful meeting of the Inhabitants of Eramosa. 24 Sunday - a pleasant day for the season. snow a bout 6 inches deep: good sleighing 25 Christmas Day. A very pleasant day not cold. - have been writing to send to England. - Cesar making trowsers. - Augustus and Felix hunting 26 - stormy with some snow unpleasant day Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday fine & pleasant 1831 31 Decr Sunday - very pleasant, not cold. 1 Jany 1838 - very pleasant and quite mild. 2nd - warm like spring and snow wasting fast. 3 - still warm and snow wasting. 4 - day delightfull, snow nearly all melted. 5 - rather colder and some rain in the morning slight frost at night. 6 - Frost at night just sharp enough to make it clean; day dry and very pleasant. [afreurep52] Sunday 7th Jany 1838 - Rainy all day Mondy 8 Jany - Frosty and much colder, some snow fell. Tuesy 9th clear day and very cold. - Wednesy & Thursday Cold and windy Fridy 12th fine day, not cold for the season Saty 13 - very fine day afternoon quite warm. Sundy 14 - Fine morning, a little snow fell this fore noon Mony 15 - Snow wasting fast Tues 16 - Snow all gone Wed 17 - some rain Thur 18 - very cold and snow four or five inches deep in the night �Fri 19 & Saty 20 - Frosty and very cold wind. Cow from Kennedy's Sun 21 - Clear & frosty - but not unpleasant Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday dull cold days, some snow, Saturday hazy cold and snow afternoon considerable quantity at night Sunday 28th - Snowy all the day - snow is about 12 or 15 inches deep Sunday 4 [Feb.] Snowy day; snow have been increasing all the week, and have been cold with some sharp frost at nights Sunday 11. snow and some sharp frosts this last week, frosty but fine clear day Wedy 14 Feby Valines day very cold; but a fine clear day. Sunday 18th . Wind have blown from the north and have been frosty and very cold all the week rather more moderate to day, wind South East. Bought almanach yesterday price four pence (bo1 mole skin for trowsers at 2/6 per yard at Guelph Sunday 25 - Weather very cold all the week past yesterday very cold - clear no snow - wind N & NW - made my Trowsers this week - Sunday 4 Mar*1 - weather very fine and pleasant but sharp frost at nights. - first of month very pleasant - Friday and Saturday same. [afreurep53] snow is wasting in the day in the sun but have froze in the shade all the days; and sharp at nights. Mar 5th 1838 Mony - Snows fast this morning. 6th Fine Morning. Clear and not cold. - wrote a letter to send to England yesterday; the first since I have been here. Sunday 11 Marh - The weather all this last week have been very fine and pleasant, snow wasting every day, Last Tuesday at midnight a deer came into Griffith's clearance and chased their dog to the door of their house and they got up, and after hunting it a few minutes killed it. 12th Poor Nero have not been well for a week or fortnight past; to day he lay all day in his kennel; he have not been with me once all the day, nor he would not walk with me yesterday altho' I invited him. - This evening he appeared much worse; he staggered and did not appear hardly able to walk; he appeared very uneasy with a difficulty of breathing, he went into his kennel and Augustus and myself shut him in securely. 13 Tuesy This morning poor Nero seemed worse with every appearance of madness often growling and biting the wood of his house. - after consulting with Felix and Cesar we thought it best to put him out of his misery; Felix shot him thro' the head and he died without a struggle, we have buried him just beyond the privy: Alas! poor Nero. �Sunday 18 Mar 1838. The weather have been very fine the last week 'till friday when it was considerably colder and snowed all the day. Saturday was fine but cold & frosty. today very fine and pleasant and not so cold. John Peters left a dog this morning. We call him Fox. Letter sent to England 14th Mar 1838. dated within 5th Mar, outside 10th Mar, but was not sent 'till to day [afreurep54] Sunday 25 Mar 1838. Weather have been very fine this last week, snow wasted every day, now nearly all gone, finished chopping at Henly's on Wednesday; splitting and hauling rails Thursy Friday & Satury . - Fine, and pleasant today. Sunday 1 Apr1 1838 - Weather still fine; began plowing last Wednesday. - Have been splitting rails and fencing round the 10 acres - sow pig'd last Thursday eleven pigs 3 are since dead. Sunday 8 Apr1 - Fine 'till Fridy rained afternoon Satury fine - today rainy all day. - carried 8 bushls wheat to Guelph and brought home the flour - and a new plough, tea cups saucers, and spoons, 2 straw hats mole skin for a jacket [?] - 7 April. Nancy calved 6 Apr1 . Mondy 9th Apr1 Cold to day, with some snowstorms Tues - 10th sharp frost this morning (cannot plow) - Finished fencing the ten acres yesterday. - 11 Wednesy - Ground covered with snow this morning two or three inches deep; all wasted in the day. 12 Thursy more moderate still rather cold. 13 Good Friday. - Snow three inches deep again and cold and rather unpleasant: no sunshine. Easter Sundy 15 Apr1 - Easter Sunday, fine day but rather to cold. Snow is not all gone. - done but little this week. Mony 16 a fine day. - Tuesday 17th Rain and frost most piteous the ground is covered with Ice. Wednesy 17th Not so cold but Snow in afternoon. Thur 18th more moderate; Snow at times; and still cold. Last Friday a dog came to the door and bit our dog (Fox) went over to Griffyths and appeared to bite his bitch. [afreurep55] we supposed him to be mad, but hope he was not. 1838 Sunday 22 Apr1 - We have done but little work; the nights have been so frosty we could not plough. - no frost last night and more pleasant today. Mondy 23 fine day. Tuesy 24. Snow and frost and winterly all day. Cold and unpleasant all the week. Satury rain and Thunder afternoon. - sowed peas yesterday. �Sunday 29. Cold, stormy and unpleasant day. - our plowing is nearly finished for this season, a bout one day more will do it. - Augustus, Felix, and Cesar logging for Mr. Rowes last monday 23 Apr1 - with Lyon and Lamb. Mondy 30. Finished plowing; and harrowing peas. 1st May. Fine Summer day very pleasant. - sowed oats today. - Wed. 2nd finished harrowing oats. 3rd May Felix & Cesar at Henly's with Lyon & Lamg. Pol took bull at Smith's (Henly took a pig 5th May) 5 May. Rainy all day could not work; some snow. 6 May Sunday. Ground covered with snow this morning, rain at times to day not cold. 7th Mony fine to day at times, some rain. 12 May Saturday - Planted some garden peas to day and some yesterday (large grey ones.) planted some potatoes to day in the nooks between the wheat and the oats. Felix & Ceasar at Henly's with Lyon & Lamb part of this week. - The weather fine the last five days. Sunday 13 May. Very fine day quite hot went to Jas Peter's did not see him - (gone to meeting.) John Armstrong's ox died this afternoon Mony 14 - Fine day. Felix & Cesar at Henlys Tuesy a5 - Fine day. - Felix and Cesar at Henly's and Jem Rowes Wed 16th - Rain and thunder this morning. - planted Kidney potatoes yesterday. [afreurep56] 17th May 1838 planted more potatoes to day - Jem Rowes child born - 18th Friday & 19 Saturday planted more kidney potatoes sowed garden seeds plant some French beans weather have been very pleasant all the week Musquitoes began to Fly last Sunday (thinly). 20 Sunday. Fine day. 21 - 22 - 23 - fine day. not as hot as it has been planting potatoes and leveling the land, plowed before the house 23 Wednesy 24 Thursy Rain & snow this morning, and cold. 25 & 26 Fine days - planted potatoes before the house. 27 Sunday. Rainy all day, at intervals, but a warm growing day. last planted peas are up - Lost a hog some days since, are fearful the bears have killed it. Augustus have been unwell these last ten days appears to be getting better. Felix & Cesar chopping at Wilson's 5 days. Logging at John Armstrong on Saturday 28 Monday rainy - (30 May young sow pigged.) (Sowed some oats at spring-head.) began to hoe peas this week. 29 Tuesday snowed fast this morning, soon over. 3 0 - 3 1 - 1 June 2nd June very fine and pleasant. �3 June Sunday. Very pleasant morning warm growing rain at noon! till 3 o'clock. went to Hornby's, Jem Rows & Henly's looked at their crops growing. do not look so well as ours. 6 June sold a sow and nine pigs for five bushls wheat 7 - Sowed a bushel barly. [afreurep57] 10 June 1838 Sunday - The weather have been fine and pleasant all the week Sold sow and pigs, sowed barly - hoed peas - Felix & Cesar finised chopping at Tom Wilson's. 17 June Sunday. Weather still continue fine had a fine growing rain on Thursday and some thunder, and again yesterday. Began hoeing potatoes this week. between 4 and five o'clock this afternoon rained very fast about half an hour with thunder. very warm and pleasant after the shower. 20 Wedy - Finished working on the roads yesderday. 21 - Thursy Felix & Cesar chopping at Hindley's 22 - Felix & Cesar D° D° Poll took bull (yesterday) at Macauley's 23 - Saturdy Rain with Thunder fine growing weather corn, grass &c grown very fast Finished hoeing potatoes this week, molded up two beds, they look well - Transplanted French beans this evening. 24 Sunday. Very fine morning; cut cresses this morning for breakfast, (very nice ones.) Augustus cutting down trees at John Armstrongs and peeling the bark for Griffiths at 3/4 1st July. The weather have been showery, a fine growing week - Felix shot two Fawns last Tuesday. - Felix & Cesar at work for Henly 2 days Do Chopping at John Macauleys 3 days Augustus chopping at John Armstrongs. 8 July Sunday. The weather very hot this last week. Augustus Felix & Cesar helping to raise Griffith's Barn on Friday 6 July. [afreurep58] Sunday 8 July 1838 Continued The day have been very hot but very pleasant we have looking at our corn potatoes grass and Turnips all look beautiful and well. Monday 9 July. Ceasor and myself set off for Guelph at three oclock this morning; got there at eight. Spoke to Mr Allan about land; - Bought a cradle scythe, stuff for trowsers for Cesar, pair of spectacles, socks, callico, violin strings and several other things; cesar got his Gun lock put to rights, and I my watch, got home a bout Eleven. Tuesday 10th Augustus & Ceasar helping to raise John Armstrongs barn. Wednesy 11th Felix shot a deer. Thursy 12th Began to mow grass; & began Frame's 2 acres chopping Friday & Satury Mowing grass, and chopping. Sunday 15. Very fine day & have been fine and hot all the week. �Mondy 16. Rainy in the morning. Tuesy 17. Fine day Finished getting up our hay in good condition. Wed. 18. Showery almost all the day. Thursy 19. Heavy thunderstorm and driving rain. Fridy 20. Showery at times. - Felix shot a Fawn to day Satury 21. Fine day. - Chopping at Frames 2 acres. myself mold up potatoes and planting Savoy Cabbage Sunday 22 - Very Fine pleasant day. Walked round Griffyth's corn this afternoon it looks well. Monday 23 Soham [?] fair day; fine; Tuesday fine, finished Frames chopping Wednesday 25. Fine, finished howing Swedish Turnips. Thursy 16 - Rainy all day; - Felix made two ax helves Friday 27 - Felix shot a deer to day. - Augustus at John Armstrongs helping to fix his barn. Satury 28. Cut down a few trees at Armstrongs. - Cesar after the cows in the morning, and Felix and he in the afternoon found them at night. Sunday 29. It have been very hot all this last week when it was clear. - and is very hot to day but a pleasant breeze from the west make it pleasant. [afreurep59] 1838 26 July boiled peas the first this season. 30th Hunting cattle almost all the day (Cesar & Felix.) 4 Augst Satury - Felix & Cesar burning brush & logging at Henly's - Augustus chopping at Armstrongs 5 days. Sunday 5 Augst - It have been fine weather and hot all the last week. - A fine shower & some Thunder to day, but still a fine day. - Hogs troublesome by getting over the brush fence into the peas & wheat before the barn Bought a Dressing Machine of Thos Wilson for 24 dollars Got it home last Wednesday. - pigs got out this afternoon into the potatoes and Barley. I have been so pestered with them and the hogs that I have not been able to read with attention that I ought to have done. I hope I shall not spend many Sunday as I have done this. - I always count of the Sunday as a blessed day of rest and peace, but I do not always find it so. - But I shall soon go were the wicked cease from troubling and were the weary are at rest. Sunday 12th Augs t - A most beautiful pleasant morning. We have had a showery week, and some heavy rain. Griffyth began cutting his wheat last Tuesday. Armstrong have cut his. We began to reap our Ten Acres last Friday 10th August. Augustus, Felix & Cesar at Hornby's on Thursday raising his barn We have lost our black Cat; saw her in the lane last Sunday evening took her in my arms as usual, have not seen her since: she had a kitten in the wood, Cesar took that home, a better cat than she never was; we all regret the loss of her. �Sundy 19th - Reaping 3 days; Thursday rained all day; Felix shot a fown & Cesar shot a deer. Fridy & Satury reaping. It is very fine to day and as pleasant as it can possibly be. - Have not seen our poor black cat I fear she is dead. Sundy 26th Reaping and carrying wheat all the week; finished all the wheat last night. It have been very fine every day. - Thos Frame burned his brush Friday and Satury was forced to [?] some rails, Cesar & I replaced them this morning but it [Note in margin] (Began harvest 10th August) [afreurep60] did not answer well, Sunday work never do, we drove the hogs & pigs into the 10 acre stubblefield; the pigs got into the oats as they went along, and gave us a deal of trouble; I counted of seeing them feed comfortably in the field all the day but am entirely disappointed. The day is beautifully fine and pleasant but cannot enjoy it on account of fear lest the pigs should do mischief. Satury 1st Sepr Cutting oats & taking up peas Felix & Cesar2 days logging at Henly's. The weather have been very fine all the week. - carried 9 1 /4 bush'3 wheat to Guelph Mill yesterday new wheat (famous good flour.) (two Barrels nearly) 6th Sepr Thursy Got up all the oats yesterday in famous order. got up the barley & stacked the stacks to day. The weather have been very fine ever since we began harvest. - Felix & Cesar gone to logging at Henly's & Augustus chopping at Armstrongs. Last Sunday night a considerable Frost cut down the potatoes and French beans. - quite warm both days and nights ever since Sunday 9th Sepr - The weather continues remarkably fine. Thos Frame logged his 2 acres yesterday; 3 men & 2 pair oxen. - Felix & Cesar helped Jem Rowes to Finish harvest yesterday (carried his wheat.) Sunday 16 Sepr Felix and Cesar logging at Henley's. Augustus chopping at John Armstrongs; and on Friday helping to raise Thos Frames hous. - Thos Frame sowed his wheat yesterday. - I took up about 12 bushels of potatoes last Tuesday. My sons think they will not be good for any thing from taking them up so soon; I think the contrary; time will determine. - The weather have been very fine and pleasant ever since the 23 Augst and still continue so. - I am forced to keep the hogs from the potatoes daily in consequence cannot enjoy any thing. I hope for the future we shall manage better by planting potatoes; not liable to depredations. [afreurep61] Tuesday 18th Sep1 " 1838. Felix & Cesar helping to raise Allex Wilkie's barn. - logging at Henly's Mony Thursday 20 - Went to draw rail cuts at Henly's one of the Oxen struck Cesar with one of his horns and bruised his lower lip very badly; forced to go to the Docter at Fergus. Fridy Augustus & Felix logging at Henly's Bee. �Satury 22nd Change of weather to day began to rain this afternoon. wind blowing hard at times. - I have been keeping hogs and taking up Kidney potatoes all the week. Sunday 23rd Rather stormy to day, cold wind and hail. Friday 28th Thos Frame married to day. - Weather fine since Sunday. Satury 29th Thos Frame came into his new room [?] this afternoon Sunday 30th Beautiful day. - We have taken up all our potatoes this last week - began to plow - and carried muck, and threshed oats. - Satury 6 Octr Weather have been remarkably fine and pleasant all the week 'till to day, that we have had a fine rain. Augustus and Felix shooting; Augustus shot a beutiful young Bear very fat Sunday 7 Octr - Fine morning, a little frosty, but very pleasant Monday 8. Tuesday 9th - Fine weather; sowed our wheat to day. Wednesy 10th wind cold. - Thursday 11th wind cold still; Michs day in England. Friday 12 still cold and rainy in the forenoon Satury 13th - not quite so Cold. - Felix shot a deer to day. Sunday 14th Oct. dull morning; but very pleasant day - not cold. Thursy 13th Have had a slight inflamation on my foot today am forced to keep within all the day as it is much worse. Friday 19 swelling increased cannot walk without a stick. Satury 20th - Foot still more swelled; have fomented it with scalded bran and water. - Augustus Felix and Cesar shooting yesterday but caught nothing, gone again to day. - it is night - all three are home but no deer today. Sunday 21 Octr - Snowing at times. - My foot swelled much the same - fomented it with scalded bran; skin broke this evening but discharged nothing but water; laid on a poultice of bread and milk at going to bed. [note in margin] sowed wheat on Tuesday 9th Octr [afreurep62] Monday 22 Oct 1838. My foot is easier to day but no discharge in the night. Tuesy 23rd - the weather is warmer and pleasant again now Wedy 24 - pleasant morning. - My Foot was better yesterday washed it with Lime water and this morning it is much better. - I lost myself last night in going to the privy, was obliged to call a pilot. - Thursy 25 Augustus Felix and Cesar finished John Armstrongs chopping to day. - Friday 26 - Hunting for deer. - Satury 27 - Cesar at [?] Woods house raising. Felix & Augustus hunting. Augustus killed a deer to day. mild and pleasant weather the last two or three days, rather colder and some snow today. My foot is getting well fast. Sunday 28th - Ground covered thinly with snow this morning dull day - I eat no breakfast. Goose roasted for dinner I did not taste it. no stomach for it. (on the bed all the day.) �Mony 29th Augustus Felix & Cesar are gone to fetch the deer home that Augustus shot on Saturday. - more snow on the ground this morning, but not very cold. Could not find the deer - Tuesy 30 Augustus & Felix after the deer again today could not find it. Wednesy 31. Augustus after the deer again to day could not find it. November Thursy 1 Novr . Augustus after the deer again this morn9 and found it. - weather cold snow waste Slowly. Frid 2 Novr Fine day snow almost all gone to day. Satury 3rd Novr - not so fine and warm as yesterday Sunday 4th Fine pleasant morning; snow gone. This day remarkably fine and pleasant, and mild. Sunday 11th Novr - The weather have been cold and unpleasant this last week. - my foot and leg have been much worse have been unable to keep up. Sent a letter to England 5th November a copy of that sent in Mar 1838 [afreurep63] Sundy 18 Novr 1838 - Weather have been unpleasant all this week rain and snow and frosty. - my foot have been rather better but still obliged to keep in bed. Mony 19 - began to get better; weather more moderate Tuesy 20 - Wedy 21 - Thursy 22nd - getting well slowly. weather much pleasanter snow waster. Augustus Felix and Ceasar have chopped an acre round Jas Armstrongs house at 5 dollars. Bought a cow of Tom Wilson for 25 Dollars - killed a fat hog - underbrushed 9 acres for Tom Wilson. - Thresed the peas. Augustus made a corn shovel. - 23rd Fridy - threshing oats with oxen - Colder than it has been Satury 24 - threshg more oats with oxen - Colder, very Cold. Sunday 25 - Sharp cold night; and very sharp cold to day. I am in hopes my leg is getting better, but it is very slowly. Cesars red boots are made, and Augustus; shoes are home. Monday 26. - Much milder to day. - Cesar boots not large enough, returned them. - 27 Tuesy - Still mild weather some snow falling. 28 Wedy & 29th Thursy rather colder but not unpleasant 30 Friday. Very fine day, clear and not cold. 1 Decr Satury - not so clear, some snow falling at times making a sleigh and threshing wheat this week. 2nd Sunday. Snow falling at times but not cold - my leg getting better slowly - had the misfortune to scald my foot this morning (slightly) - Mondy 3rd Dressing wheat to day to carry to Guelph tomorrow 4 Tuesday Carried 18 bushls of wheat to Guelph sold it at 9 shilP York Bo1 call0 , pans, rosin, almanack, Felix bot cap, trowsers etc. 5th Wedy thresh9 - weather snowy and not very cold. �6 Thursy Killing 3 hogs this morning. - shot them before sticking the best way; dead in a moment. - made a fire at the spring and scalded them there. [afreurep64] Friday 7th Decr 1838. - Cut out the hogs this morning. - The first weighed by Griffyths [?] 13ib3ces Decr 8th Satury - Felix went to Guelph for his watch and Augustus to Fergus with 2 1 /2 bushls wheat. Cesar threshing wheat with oxen weather cold and snowy. - snow have fallen every night for several nights Sunday 9th Decr Weather very cold last night, and the same to day. - My foot and leg get well very slowly, leg do not swell so much as it did. Mony 10th Threshing wheat - weather moderate Tuesy 11th Weather quite mild afternoon. - Tom Wilson took thirteen bushls wheat in part payment for his cow, 3 acres chopping to do for the other part. Wedy 12 - wind blew quite a gale this morning between 3 & 4 oclock. continues to blow this forenoon and very cold. 13 Thursy Still cold, but calm. - Fridy more mild. 15 Satur. - mild Forenoon - colder afternoon; very cold night Augustus & Cesar to Guelph with 103/4bushls wheat sold at 9 shillings York. Bo1 barrel salt, Saw, shave, sheets, stuff for bags, and a great many other things. Felix shot a deer to day not far off Hornby's. 16 Sunday - Cold, frosty, but pleasant morning. 23 Sunday - Cold beginning of the week Friday Mild, Saturday colder & this morning sharp again, but fine pleasant day. - My Leg getting well slowly; left off the bandage last night. - Snow increased last night, it is now about a foot deep. - good Sleighing for some time past. 28 Fridy - Have been cold all the week, fine and not so cold to day. Augustus Felix & Cesar training at Fergus to day Felix & Cesar made a Table and stools beginning of the week 29 Satury Augustus & Cesar to Fergus to day with 14 bushls wheat. - Very cold to day windy & Snowy. Considerable quantity of snow fell last night. [afreurep65] 1838 Sundy 30th Decr -Weather much the same. Mony 31st - Nothing done to day of any consequence. The year is gone; we have been lucky in respect of crops and cattle doing well, but we have not employed our time so well as we ought to have done. We have all had health; and have had no misfortunes of any kind of any serious consequence; so that we ought [to] feel all the gratitude we possibly can; to the great giver of all good. - Farewell 1838. may I never forget your benefits, [in margin] 31 Dec Augustus & Cesar to Fergus with 14 bush wh* 1839. Jany 1st Quilting bee at Jonathan Listers Augustus, Felix and Cesar went there in the evening to play dancing tunes; came home in the morning at day light all sober. Wedy 2 Jany Nothing done to day; except feeding cattle. �Thursy 3. Henley's bee for drawing fire-wood; drank out all their Whiskey at night, sent for three Gallons more all got drunk except Cesar; Augustus there next day. - Felix at home on the bed. Jonathan Lister beaten black and blue; Augustus home about midnight on Friday. Satury 5 Jan Cesar & Felix to Fergus; Felix bot a Jacket - Augustus threshing barley. Sunday 6 Jany Fine mild morning: the weather have been very mild since last Wednesday. - How the new year will be is still to be known we have made but a moderate beginning. Mondy 7th Fine pleasant day; sun shines quite warm - snow wasting. Tuesy 8th The weather still remaining fine; a little frosty. Wedy 9th - Fine day; rainy at night and snow wasting Thur 10th Weather quite mild and misty this morning clear and warm after 10 o'clock. Felix & Cesar went to chop at Tom Wilsons Wednesy evening to begin Thursday morning. [afreurep66] Friday 11 Jany 1839. - Weather very mild and pleasant snow is wasted more than a foot in the last few days. Satur 12 - Rain early this morning - morning fine wind blowing pretty high. - Thaw stopped. - Frosty afternoon. Sunday 13 Frosty, road all Ice. Weather variable but tolerably pleasant, 'till Friday night. Saturday cold. - Have been able to bear a boot on my lame leg since Wednesday last. - went to Mr. Loffran's on Thursday to enquire about land. - Will Woods barn raising Satur 19th Cesar assisted; all sober, altho' plenty of whiskey (8 Gallns ) Sunday 20th - Fine morning not quite so sharp cold; - sharp cold night. Mony 21st - Cold day - Augustus & Cesar looked over Loffran's land. Tues 22 - Augustus to Guelph with 19 bush'5 n [?] 41!4 wheat sold a 9/- Felix & Cesar to Tom Wilson's Chopping. Wednesy - Very sharp biting cold this morng and continued extremely cold all the day. Thursy Friday & Satury not so sharp cold. Sunday 27. Windy & very cold to day - wind north. Mony Tuesy & Wednesy very cold and windy. Thursday 7th not quite so cold to day Friday 8 Beautiful pleasant quite mild Satury 9th - Frosty but pleasant. - Cesar threshed oats last Tuesday - we got the stack in on Monday. Augustus & Felix chopping at Tom Wilsons 5 days and Cesar 4 days this week Felix broke his ax, and Cesar strained his ankle last Thursday - [afreurep67] Sunday 10th Feb 1839. Fine pleasant morning; milder than it was yesterday. Mon 11th - Threshed out some wheat to day. Augustus & Felix to Tom Wilsons 12th Tuesy - Cesar to Fergus with 13 1 /2 bush'5 oats. Oatmeal back 163 lb 13 W e d y - Weather continue mild and pleasant for the Season 14 Thursy Valintines day. very mild and pleasant to day. �15 Friy - Finished chopping at Tom Wilsons to day. Cesar went to them on Wednesday. - 16 Satury - The three lads went to MacCullah's apple bee last night came home this forenoon, remained very dull all the rest part of the day. a good frollick, but too much whisky. 17 Sunday. Weather remains mild, and pleasant. 21 Thursy - Weather moderate; snow wasting to day. 22 Fridy - still thawing and rainy this morning. (Another frollick at Mac-Cullah's on monday last, Felix and Cesar were there, did not get home 'till Tuesday night): Signed our agreement for Loqfran's land this evening. 23rd Satury threshed what wheat was in the barn yesterday. Augustus, Cesar & Felix carried 10 bushls wheat to Fergus to day. - snow is wasting; rainy to day - Augustus got his white Jacket & trowsers to day. Bo1 a sugar Kettle at Fergus to day for 5 Dollars (1L 5 s -d). Bought our land finally last night. Sunday 24 Feby Weather mild, keeps thawing Friday 1st Marh - making Sugar troughs on our new Farm Days, weather unfavorable have made only 170. Satury 2 Marh - Wind blowing from the north quite cold. Felix and Cesar went to Fergus Bot 2 Sugar boilers at 13 Dollars - bails to D°11/4Dollrs Sunday 3rd Mar11 Frost very sharp last night, and wind north and pinching cold to day. Sun shines bright but the wind blows away all the warmth. Monday 4 Clear and cold. Tuesy 5th Wedy 6th Thursy 7th weather much milder snow wasting dayly. [afreurep68] Satury 9th Mar11 1839 - Making Sap troughs all the week have made about 250, and two store troughs, and prepared some wood for building a Shanty, yesterday and to day the weather colder, snowy this afternoon, wind north, self threshing oats. - Sunday 10th Mar11 - Frost sharp last night; cold to day but clear and not unpleasant. Monday 11th Augustus set off this morning for Toronto Felix and Cesar at work on the new Farm after the sugar troughs and making Shanty. Tuesy 12. Went to Willm Armstrong's for the gouge for taping trees. - Carried Cesar's boot to Mr. Peter's to have it sowed up were it was cut with the ax. Wednesy 13th Dressed the last of the Oats; laid on the chamber and put in bags 5314 bushels, went to Fergus for a bails for Sugar boiler cost two shillings sterling; did not pay for it. Thursy 14th Error above Oat were not dressed 'till this day. Fridy 15th Felix & Cesar finished their Shanty. Satury 16. Felix & Cesar cutting down trees around their new building. - Self threshg wht yesy & today, weather have been moderate but snow wast slowly Sunday 17th Frost rather sharp last night and continues cold this morning. Snowy this afternoon. �Mony 18- Felix & Cesar to Fergus with 19 bushl Oats, 10 sold at the store at 17d and bought a log chain 8lb [?] at 9d - Ls 6 9 bush to mill took Oatmeal back - pd blacksmith for bail for Sugr boiler 2/- Bot Milk Tin. Tuesy 19th Felix & Ceasarto Guelph with 12 bush'5 oats sold at 1/3 Sterling] and 4 bushis wh'sold at 9/- York. - Augustus home to day. - Wedy Mendd old sleigh - Thursy Friday and Saturdy at new farm [?] after troughs, and plastering Shanty. (254 troughs) weather have been variable some snow on Wednesday but wasted away to day Saturday. [afreurep69] Sunday 24th Mar 1839 - Fine Morning, warm and very pleasant. snow wasting; some places land bare. Mony 25th Tuesy 26, Wednesy 27th - Snow & rain and frost. Thursy 28th - rather more pleasant. Friday 29th (Good Friday). Snow and frost, stormy, have been preparing for making Sugar all this week, brought home sugar & molasses to night. Satury 30th Augustus fetched four sap buckets from Edward's at1/2dollar each. - brot home 2 cakes of Sugar, and bottle of molasses to night. - self threshing wheat this week. Sunday 31st (Easter) Fine pleasant morning. snow is much wasted this last week, ground appear in many places in the woods. shall build a chimney in the shanty perhaps to morrow. Mony 1st April. Weather very fine (pleasant as possible) busy making Sugar. sap running fast. boiling all night. Tues 2nd - Weather fine, sap still running freely; store troughs full; boiling all day, and all the night. Wednesy 3rd Weather fine, sap do not run so fast, still boiling Poll calved this afternoon. Thurs 4. Weather still very fine and pleasant - boiled off four pans of Sugr (we thought nearly enough.) Friday 5th Finished boiling the sugr begun yestery overdid it, made it tough, and lost its sweetness. Satury 6th Weather the same. Thos Frame went with them to assist in making sugar, boiled off 50 or 60lb . Self threshing wheat Thursy and to day. Sunday 7th most beautiful day; nor too hot nor too cold. Mony 8 & Tuesy 9th Fine days made some Molasses. Began to plow on Monday. [afreurep70] Wednesy 10th Apr1 1839. Weather colder and rainy Felix at Jonn Listers barn raising. boiled some molasses to day. Augustus chopping at Monpelier. Cesar plowing. Thursy 11th Augustus Felix & Cesar put the teeth in the drag, took the chaff from the threshed wheat and threshed some spring wheat. (Paid Armstrong for 9 drag teeth s 16/-, log chain hooks s 5/0, tapping Gouge 10 1/2) �Friday 12th weather colder than it was Mony & Tuesy and duller. Mr George Bolton from Albion came this evening. James Bolton is dead - on account of his plitical opinions he cleared out to the states and died there. Saturday 13th walked with Mr Bolton & Felix to our new Farm to day, he seemed to like it very well; much better land he thinks than at Albion. fine day wind north. took the calf from the cow yesterday it began to drink well. Sunday 14th Apr1 Fine Morning, Mr Bolton went away after breakfast. He have been a very pleasing companion we all seem dull now he is gone. Mony 15. weather fine - sowed peas before the barn Tues 16 - Sowed peas - Wedy 17th sowed peas. Thursy 17 - Sowed large peas from Jem Row's Friy 19th - Sowed spring wheat, & more Oats. Satury 20th - plowing & harrowing. - the leaves in the woods caught fire yesterday, and have been burning from Richd Hornby's past the back of Griffith's to John Armstrongs and from John Armstrong's to the river at Montpellier. and beyond Tom Frame's chopping to the cranbury marsh and at the bottom of the ten acres. - John Armstrong was fearful yesterday his barn would catch fire. Augustus Felix & Cesar went to assist him Felix staid all the afternoon - trees were falling all night weather have been fine all the week - [afreurep71] Sunday 21st Apr1 1839. Fine morning. - the fire in the woods have ceased burning around us. Thos Frame is gone to his Father-in-laws since friday, his cow calved this morning, & his child is to be christened to day - Cesar is gone a courting to day (second journey) Cesar stopped short and went to [?] home about 2 o'clock Monday 22 - plowing and dragging. 3rd Tuesday - D° - Rain & thunder in the evening. - finished threshing to day. - 4th - plowing & hoeing in large peas that lay above ground 7th Saturdy Felix Cesar and self chopping at Montpellier last 3 days - Showery to day. - Augustus left plowing and came to us afternoon. - two hours will finish plowing. Sunday 28 - Rainy all the night, and Continues so this morning, but not cold; fine growing weather. Last Sunday poor Flora and I went to Jem Row's; to day she is a corps; we think John Armstrong shot her by order of her Master (Thos Frames) last Wednesday. - I do not know that she had any fault; always appeared a harmless inoffencesive little animal as ever exister; poor Flora I am sorry for you, you deserved a better Master. - Farewell. Mony 29 - Felix to Fergus with 4 bushls wheat; flour back. 3 chopping at Montr - rainy at noon. Tuesy 30 - All chopping at Montr - rainy at times. Wedy 1st May. rainy all forenoon. (Poll took Bull at Peter's; - Cut calf today) Thursy 2 Friday 3rd Saturday 4th Chopping at Montpellier. rainy at times and cold the last 3 days. Sunday 5th - Windy, and rather cold. - went Geo Wilson's this afternoon carried home the bale[?] of a Tub and borrowed the C[?] cave, a play called Douglas, and a system of Geography �Mondy 6 - Nancy took Bull at Peters. - Augustus & Ceasar to Guelph fair. Felix & self dressed the last of the wheat this afternoon and put it up the chamber 27 bushl s - Tom's brush fence caught fire was fearful the Barn would. [afreurep72] 1839 Tuesday 7th May. Augustus & Cesar not home from Guelph this morning came home this Evening, rainy all day. - Augustus brought home the churn; cost 2 Dollrs Wednesy 8th - Poll to Bull at Wm Armstrongs. - Chopping at Montpr Thursy 9th - Burning brush - Friday 10th Logging burning. Satury 11th Burning and logging. - Willm McCullah came this evening Bot Felix's violin at 4 dollar's; slept here. Sunday 12th May. Very pleasant morning. - McCullah to Griffiths, came back and dined with us, and set off for home with his Fiddle - Sunday 19th May. Weather have been fine all the week except a little rain last Tuesday. - Fine this morning. - have been logging and burning at Montr on Mondy Tuesy - splitting rails & planting potatoes on Wedy - planting potatoes on Thursy - Fridy and Satury sowing barley on Tom's farm. - Augustus to Guelph on Satury with 14 bushls wheat sold 5 bushls at 8/9 - the rest ground and flour back. Mony 20 - planting potatoes & burning [?] at Montr Tuesy 21 - planting potatoes - Heavy shower this afternoon Wednesy 22 - Do & riving rails. - Thursy 23 rainy all day. Friy 24 - splitting rails. - Satur 25 chopping, (flies, flies, flies) 24th Planted Indian wheat & pumkins seeds at Montr Felix & Ceasar slept in the Hovel at Montr Thursy night Felix & Ceasar stayed there this night Friday. thunder all night Sunday 26th Very fine morning. - rainy afternoon. Mony 27th Rainy morning - Felix to Fergus paid for Sugar boiler 6 1 /2 dollars(L 1 :S 12:d 6 sterling.) Augustus and Cesar chopping Tues 28. - Wedy 29th Thursy 30. chopping at Montpellier. Fri 31st chopping & burning brush. Satury 1st June - Felix hunting cattle; shot a large Buck upon the edge of our land: Augustus & Felix and myself went to fetch it home afternoon had some trouble to find it; and still more to get it home. - Cesar to Tom Armstrong's barn raising. [afreurep73] 1839 Sunday 2 June. Rainy dull day. Augustus after the cattle from 4 or 5 in the morning until 2 afternoon. Sunday 9th - Rather a dull day but no rain, had a letter from Marcus (last Tuesday 4th June 1839) dated 6 Jany 1839. Raining last Tuesday, raining on Wednesday, drawing rails on Thursday and laying them; Logging on Friday; and hunting Cattle and dressing wheat, and Augustus to Robinson's barn raising on Saturday. �Satury 15th - We have been chopping and logging & splitting rails & burning this week; rain almost every day. Cesar at John Macauley's barn raising today. Sunday 16th no rain to day; wind rather blustering. it have been quite cold at nights and mornings for some days past. Thursy 20 June posted a letter at Guelph for Marcus. Sunday 23rd - It have been rainy all the week Thursday it rained almost all the day - Felix & Cesar went to Guelph with 12 bushls wheat, sold 4 @ 7/9 York. Finished cutting house logs yesterday. - planted French beans at Montr Fridy & Saturday sowed about 3 pecks barley at Montr on Wednesy 19th June. Sunday 30th - Road work done last Mondy and Tuesy - Augustus Felix & Cesar on Mony & Cesar on Tuesy - Augustus & Felix cutting a place for our home & cutting sleepers & rafters[?]. - and hoeing potatoes - rainy on Thursy . Friy went with Jem Rowes & measured Sandy Clarks clearance Satury - Augustus & Cesar hunting after the oxen 'till 4 afternoon did not find them. Felix at Griffyths barn raising - Augustus & Cesar went to them and assisted from 5 'till 7. - weather have been wet and rather cool 'till yesterday & today, which have been fine & very warm. [afreurep74] Suny 7th July. - We have been cutting & drawing house logs Mony Tuesy & Wednesy - Considerable in finding the oxen. (Cesar went to Willm Armstrongs barn raising Thursy 4th July) Friy 5 July finished hoeing potatoes & Satur 6th July laid the Foundation of our house. Weather fine all the week. This day 7 July three years since at three or four o'clock afternoon, arrived at Toronto. Mony 8th went to Jem Rows this morning and agreed for a sheep for house raising. - making beams. - Tuesy 9th - Cutting beam bearers. Wedy 10th - Felix & Cesar hunting after oxen all day but could not find them. Augustus & self chopping. Thursy 11th Augustus after the oxen in the forenoon could not find them. - chopping afternoon. Felix & Cesar went to Fergus and got 5 gallons whisky - 7 lb Rice &c - on credit. Felix sold deer skins to a Tin pedlar and took Tins for them - Killed a sheep at Jem's took 3/4 which weiged 50 lb - Friy 12th This is the day I have dreaded for some days past - no oxen to be found, rained fast this morning before we got up, looked very dull after we were up. have 4 logs to draw, have the promise of John Armstrong's and Griffyth's oxen, and Jem Rowes, and his horse have gone to Fergus yesterday. - took Griffyth's oxen and John Armstrong's drew up the 4 logs, the people all came in good time and went directly to work, whisky was handed round, cakes at eleven, dinner at one, and at five afternoon the last log was hauled up and soon laid, and the house named Montpellier, all left the place and went to a very comfortable supper at our old home, and spent the night very merry, fiddling, dancing and singing until 4 o'clock in the morning. - a little rain at times but very pleasant while building. Satury 13 - all of us very drowsy to day. but all well. �[afreurep75] Sundy 14th July 1839. - A very pleasant day, but we have not got our sleepiness off yet. - when I think of our new house, it seems like a dream. Mondy 15. Felix and Cesar hunting after oxen all day did not find them. Tuesy 16th Chopping. Wedy 17th chopping. Thury 18th chopping Fridy 19. Chopping and hunting after oxen. - heard that they came to Sandy Clark's clearance last night, they have been a way 14 days, we should have sown turnips this week if we could have found them. Satury 20th Got the oxen home this morn9 they look well. we yoked the pigs this morning they have been spoiling Tom's potatoes & our few that were planted here. - The weather have been very fine all the week, and very warm. began to plow for turnips to day. Sunday 21st - A very fine day. - Monday 22nd rainy all day cut the calf, and the pig. - Tuesy 23rd began to mow grass. Augustus and Cesar sowed the turnips; my wife went with me to Montpellier this evening; the first time she was there. Wednesy 24- rainy, finished mowing grass. Thursy 25th - making hay, a fine day, corked[?] some. Fridy 26 - Do and getting it on a stack, cleared the meadow. Satury 27 - got a large sleighload of hay from the spring in the pea field and finised the stack this afternoon. Cesar went to Fergus with 5 bushls wheat. bought a pair trowsers for 3 Dollars. he came home just as we had finished the stacks; it began to thunder, and rain as soon as we had done, and continued raining all the evening. Sunday 28th very fine, and very warm to day. [afreurep76] 1839 - Sunday July 28th continued - we had green peas for dinner yesterday (the first this Season). finished writing Mr Handel's & Dr Callcott's anthems from Mr Peter's book this afternoon; but I am fearful that I shall never hear them performed. Mony 29. - Cut out the logs for Door & windows & chimney at the new house; and made a ladder. fine day, quite hot. Tuesy 30th Cut pine in lengths for making shingles, rained hard a considerble time this morning Wednesy 31st Thrandiston fair day in Suffolk England. Rainy this morning, - wheat is rusty and notlikelytobegoodformuch. Thursy 1 Augst - Felix hunting after Oxen all day could not find them Satury 3rd Felix and Cesar after oxen found them on the fifth concession Garafraxa - drew up one load shingle stuff, cut down some trees round the new house. weather have been fine the last three days. - Cesar shot a pheasant & a pigion to day. - Flies very troublesome. Sunday 4th Fine and pleasant. Mony 5. - Felix and Cesar at Henly getting up his hay. - Augustus went Huxtables for rough boards for covering the house. - Tuesday 6th rainy. - Augustus for more boards. - Wedy 7th Augustus Felix and Cesar hauling logs for Huxtable to pay for 800 feet boards; (hauled in Eighteen logs) �Thursy 8th - Nancy took bull at Gladerers [McGladderv's?]. - drew up more stuff for shingles, and cut a road past Bowie's. Friday 9th - Riving and shaving shingles and framing roof. - Satury 10th - raised part of the roof to day. Sunday 11th - Fine morning, but became cloudy & rainy. [afreurep77] August 1839 Mony 12th Augst - at Montpellier at work at new house. Tuesy 13th Wedy 14th The same spliting & making shingles. Thury 15 - the same making a large log pile for burning lime drew up stones for building the chimney and for lime these last three days - began to hoe the turnips to day. - began to burn lime to day. - Friday 16th - Cut down trees for the lime pile, it burns well. - finished hoeing turnips to day. Satury 17th - Mr Wood have been cutting wheat all this week, rainy this forenoon, Cesar & self making shingles. Felix hewing the inside of the house, Augustus after the cows and a cradle for the scythe; - and went with Lilly to Gladerar's Bull Sunday 18th A beautiful fine morning, and continues so thr' the day. - Evening very pleasant. Mony 19th Weather fine, began Harvest this morning reaping wheat. cut down the two acres by the line[?] but it is not of much value from being rusty. Tuesy 20th Began to cradle barley this morning and reaping spring wheat by the peas, it is good wheat. Wedy 21st Cutting barley and tying it up. Thursy 22nd Cutting barley and Carrying it into the barn Fridy 23 Same. Weather very fine all the week. - Carried the fall wheat to day, friday. Satury 24 - Same, 'till four o'clock afternoon when it began to rain. left about 2 loads in [?] field. Suny 25. A dull morning but turns out a fine day. - I shall be glad when we have finished harvest and can finish our house and remove away from this; for it do not seem like our home now; people take liberties that come to see Thomas, and we dare not contradict them; a man have put two horses in our calves pasture a wheat stack unfenced, and barley in the barn, [afreurep78] 1839 Sunday 25 Augst Continued and in danger of their getting in the oats that are standing; it is uncivel, and what I think I would not do; but if providence protect us we are safe from harm. Mony 26 - Altered barn floor and mowed oats, rainy began to thresh some fall wheat. Tuesy 27th - finished mowing oats before the farm and Felix and I threshed some more fall wheat, and dressed it, three bushels of it; very light. �Wedy 28 - Andrew to Fergus with 3 bushls wheat, and brought home 50 lb oatmeal to be paid for with oats. Augustus & Felix and I cutting spring wheat. we have lived upon potatoes all this week Thursy 29th Cutting wheat, weather very fine still Friy 30th Same, had a little frost on Wednesday or thursday night touched the French beans & Indian wheat, and pumkins, but not much. Satury 31 - Finished cutting wheat and carried about half of it to day, made a stack. - Felix & I tyed some oats before the barn. weather have been very fine since Monday last. Sunday 1 Sep1 " a most beautifull day through out. Mony 2nd Carrying wheat & oats. - Tuesy 4th taking up peas Wedy 3rd - Augustus at John Peters. Felix & Cesar at Mr. Rowes helping in their harvest. Thursy 5th rainy, taking up peas forenoon Felix & Cesar at Jem Rowes afternoon. Fridy 6 finished cuting peas this forenoon Threshed spring wheat that grew by the peas this [afreurep79] afternoon, 5 bushels, good heavy wheat. - Satury 7th - Augustus to Fergus with the 5 bushls wheat carried 2 loads oats & brown peas, turned the other peas my wife went to Fergus bo* a pair stockings 3/6 brought home the shingle rails, & 1 lb tobacco and a little bottle whisky. Jemmy Lister called and spoke to us on Thursday last. Sunday 8th Sepr - Jemmy Lister dined with us to day Cesar and myself played a few psalm tunes to oblige him a fine morning but rather dull, and a little rainy afternoon. Mony 9th Rainy and cold, Augustus at Wilkie's helping in his harvest. - Tyed a few oats forenoon. 10th Tuesy Still rainy and cold, Augustus at Geo Wilson's cradling oats 11th W e d y - Cold and dull but no rain this morning, finished shingling one side of the house began to dig cellar 12 Thursday. Frost in the morning ground white. Covering the house to day. 13th Friy - Carrying peas made a large stack. 14 Satury . Finished carrying peas & threshed three slay loads abroad with oxen a sad slovenly job; left the stacks unthatched, looks like rain coming this evening. 15 Sunday. Began to rain early this morning and have been raining all the day. John Armstrong and Griffyth sowed wheat this last week. Mony 16. at work at the house. fine day. Tuesy 17. rainy all day. began to build the chimney. Wed 18. Finished the back of the chimney stone work. Thursy 19. finished shingling, and chauked [?] a part [afreurep80] 1839 Fridy 20 Sepr cut the barley at Montpellier, and Indian wheat and pumkins, and Carted Sand; Felix logging at David Wrays with a pair of oxen. �Saty 21st Felix logging at Willm Black's with oxen threshed peas off the top of the stack that were got wet. - and part of the marrowfats in the barn Set the oats to dry that are in the field they are very wet but considerably dryed to day, tyed them up this evening - Suny 22. A pleasant morning, but the day is showery with some thunder. rainy at night. Mony 23rd - Fine morning. Finished threshing what we began on Saturday and dressed them; about ten bushls marrowfats & and Ten or twelve of the mixed ones. Got the oats up to day & stacked them in better condition than I expected, some of the Sheaves wet inside. Tuesy 24th - Thos Frames logging day; cloudy morning and some rain Felix, Cesar & Lyon & Lamb are logging. - Augustus is gone to Huxtable's with door and window dimentions & from thence to Guelph with samples of peas; home at ten this Evening. Wednesy 25. Felix and Cesar shot a fine Buck to day as they were going to Montpellier, weighed 140lb when dressed. Thursy 26. Began logging some more at Montpellier; fine but wind cold. Friday 27. Rain at 3 or 4 o'clock this morning began to snow at 8 or 9 o'clock, and continued all the forenoon. very cold and winterly. Afternoon a little sun shine but still cold. Augustus, Felix & Cesar at Montr after finishing the Chimney Satury 28. Cold stormy day, Cesar to Jon Lister's with the Heifer to Bull - Augustus & Felix at the Chimney at Montpellier. 29 Sunday - a little warmer this morning. - but colder and snowing fast this afternoon. - winter seem to be began. [in margin] 1839 - Satur 28 Sepr Primrose took Bull. [afreurep81] Mony 30th September 1839 - Quite a change weather much finer. Finished the chimney. stacked the Barley at Montr and began to log. - Tuesy 1st Octr Very fine; logging to day. - Wednesy 2nd - Logging; and Fired some piles, quite warm. Thursy 3rd - Logging, and burning; weather fine, and quite warm Friday 4th Logging and burning; very fine and warm Saty 5th - Putting fires together and Cutting down trees. Augustus to Huxtables for door and window frames. Suny 6 - A fine morning, very pleasant, all the last week was very pleasant - it is turned very dull this afternoon, looks like rain. Mon 7th - Augustus & Felix threshing fall wheat41/2bushls Cesar & self putting together log fires - rainy day. Tuesy 8 Felix to Fergus with the wheat. - fine day. Wed 9th Began to take up potatoes at Montpr fine day Thurs 10th Taking up potatoes. - fine day Fridy 11th rainy day Satur 12. Boarded up one end of the house rainy, measured the land for sowing wheat 11/4acres, rainy. �Sunday 13th finer weather this morning. - fine afternoon Mony 14 Taking up potatoes & sowing at Montpr - fine weather Tuesy 15. Taking up potatoes & Dtsgging [?] the wheat - fine day Wednes 16th Finished taking up the potatoes very fine day - quite warm and took the top of oat stack into the B[?] Barn Thursy 17 - Threshing oats & logging afternoon. still very fine Friday 18 - Went to Mr. Peter's for Augustus & Felix' boots Augustus & Cesar threshg Oats. Felix after the Cows logging after breakfast - weather very fine & warm Satury 19 Felix to Fergus with 13 bushls oats brot oatmeal back, and the flour of the41/2 bush fall wheat wind very Cold, after the log fires this afternoon, very cold north wind [afreurep82] Octr 1839 Oct 20th Sunday - A very fine pleasant day - but frosty. The weather was very warm and pleasant all the last week untill Satur when the wind shifted to the north, and was very cold 26 Saturday - Logging and burning all the week finished logging this evening - The weather have been remarkably fine and pleasant every day, quite warm, and much more pleasant than in Summer, no flies to tieze. Sunday 27. a beautiful morning, and fine all day very smoky this afternoon; this is the Indian Summer Mony 28 - Sowed some more wheat. Tuesy 29 - Augustus to Guelph with 15 bushls peas sold them at 4/ York. - Paid Peters for the calf. Bought Glass for the windows at Montpr @ square Bot 100 feet of boards at 1 /2 a dollar. - Huxtable came this morning to put in windows and door at Mont;r - Wednesy 30th Sowed some more wheat to day. Thurs 31s t - Huxtable finished to day afternoon. Frid 1 Novr - plastering house. Satury 2 - Do the weather have been fine the greatest part of the week, rather cold at times, with some snow Suny 3 - a beautiful fine morning but cloudy and dull afternoon. Mony 4th - Tuesy & Wedy 6th - drawing boards & altering chimney and removing some things from Thos Frames house to Montpr . Thursday 7th Ground covered with snow - got in a little oat stack. - weather cold & frosty - Friday 8thy - snow falling at times. - frosty still - Satury 9th - Drove the hogs to Montpr , with less trouble than we expected. - Old sow led the way cross the river. [afreurep83] November 1839 Sunday 10th - Still frosty but a very fine morning, snow wasting to day. - Very pleasant since 9 o'clock. Mony 11th - Tuesy 12 - underbrushing - Wednesy 13th pulling Turnips; snow nearly gone. Thursy 14th rainy, snow gone �Frid 15 finished pulling Turnips. - Frosty. Satury 16th laid the hog-stye. and sowed wheat. Forced to kill the old sow Friday 15th on account of her being pushed with the oxen. the weather have been fine except Thursday rainy. Sundy 17th Fine morning, Snowy at Ten, rainy this afternoon, expect to remove to Montpr tomorrow Mony 18th - Ground covered with snow this morning; a fine day and snow almost all gone at night, cutting trees down round the house self threshing oats. - Mr Wood brought over 2 bush'5 wheat flour from Fergus. - carried to mill by Griffyth's [?] Wedy 13th - / Tuesy 19th Snow considerably deep again this morning - cold - Removed from Thos y ' Frames house this afternoon - Finished threshing oats and followed to Montpr going over the tree to our old watering place I slipped off it and hurt my knee, so that I found it difficult to reach Montpr ; it made me quite ill so that I was unable to go abroad, or do anything within for days. - Augustus wounded a deer to day. / Wedy 20th Augustus and Felix got the wounded deer to day. drove the Cattle here to day. - continue snowing, and freezing. Thurs 21st made a shed for the Cattle. - Freezing sharp. Fridy 22nd - Felix made trough for salting meat. - Frosty still. Satury 23 - Dressed the oats - Cut down some trees for [?] not quite so cold. Sundy 24 - snow last night - rainy this morning and much warmer snow wasting. - Mr Bowles & son came to see us to day. [afreurep84] 25 Novr Mony , very cold and stormy. Felix made a sleigh to[?], Augustus a shovel and Cesar a rack for the calves. / 26 Tuesy - Felix to Fergus with 15 bush oats & 2 wheat. Augustus & Felix threshing barley at Tom's - weather still cold but not so sharp as yesterday 27th Wedy got in the barley at Montpr and threshed it. Felix got some potatoes into the cellar. - much milder to day. 28th Thursy - Felix and I got some more potatoes into the cellar. 29th Friday - Got the rest of the potatoes into the cellar. Augustus and Cesar making shed compleat. - weather the same since Wednesday; pleasant for the season. 30th Satury Augustus and Cesar threshing barley at T. Frame's Felix chopping Trees down before the house. Weather same as yesterday. 1 Decr Sunday, weather much the same as it has been since Wednesday snow have wasted a little but not much. 2nd Mony underbrushing and chopping - weather fine - 3rd Tuesy - chopping & shoeing sleigh - weather the same 4 Wedy - Chopping - & threshing barley at Frame's - very fin & clear 6 Friday - Do Do got in the top of the wheat stack - fine day 7 Satury - got a heap of turnips into the Cellar & chopping. and Cesar & Augustus covered up the wheat stack more secure rainy from ten until midnight no frost last night. �8th Sunday - Fine morning like spring; no frost last night. rainy at ten this morning. - snow wasted last night. 9 Mony Felix to Fergus; Augustus & Cesar chopping - a fine day (Old Mr Logfrin lost his way from Fergus, lay in the woods last Saturday night. Alexander Logfrin lay in the woods on Sunday night being in quest of his Father) 10 Tuesy Chopping. Wedy 11th Chopping & underbrushing - weather fine 12 Thursy -August & Cesar threshed some pOeas, Felix to Jem Logfrim's underbrushing. Snowy at times. [afreurep85] 1839 Decr 13th 13th Friday Augustus & Felix underbrushing at J. Logfrim's Snowy at times not very cold. 14th Satury Cesar threshed some more peas; Augustus & Felix finished underbrushing at J. Logfrin's this forenoon. Snowing fast all the day. calm, not unpleasant. 15th Sunday, no snow fell in the night a little at times today - not very cold 16 Mony Chopping - Snowy & cold - 17 Tuesy Do Cesar & Augustus at Frame's - snowy - Augustus, Cesar to Fergus with 12/4 bush'5 barley, sold to the store at 2s /2d 13 Wedy - Chopping, and threshing wheat 19 Thursy - 20 Fridy Chopping and re[?] sap troughs and threshing wheat Fine days yesterday & today 21 Satury Frost sharp last night and very cold this morning. Cesar Felix & Augustus on the roads making Cross-way over the water at Thos Frame's - shortest day. 22 Sunday. Snowy morning, not so cold, continue snowing. 23 Mony Augs Felix & Cesar shooting in the forenoon no luck. Snowy. 24 Tuesy Augustus to Fergus with121/4bushlsbarley to the store at 2s /2d Felix & Cesar threshing peas. - fine day rather mild. Christmas 25 Wednesy Fine morning - not cold - Felix cut down two large trees for browse for the Cattle - Augustus finished the bed feet. Cesar making a helve for his new ax bought at Fergus yesterday. 26 Thursy Augustus with Sow to brawn at Guelph - price 1 Dollar Cesar threshing peas. Felix chopping, weather mild. 27 Fridy Felix & Cesar threshing peas. Augustus chopping. 28 Satury Felix & Cesar dressing peas & getting them home Augustus chopp9 Snowy day, not very cold. - Snow falling at times every day since 12th Decr - now about 12 Inches deep. 29 - Sunday. Snowy morning, frost rather sharp last night, wind north west and blows cold, snow drifting, have been snowing all day. Mony 30th - Chopping - Weather cold. Tuesy 31st - Chopping forenoon - Cutting barn logs afternoon at Jas Armstrong's - Fine clear day, and calm, but very cold, another year is gone and we have still reason to be thankful to the Great giver of all good; for the benefits that have been �[afreurep86] Decr 31st 1839 besowed upon us; our crops of oats, barley and peas were good at our old farm; and potatoes & turnips at Montpellier were very good. - but we neglected thatching our stacks of wheat oats and peas; rain came and did them Injury; we tryed to thresh peas abroad, it did not answer the purpose; loss considerable. we have all had good health, and good luck with our Cattle. we have got land, and a good comfortable house, tomorrow the Interest of the money for the land (forty eight dollars) should be paid but we shall not be able to pay it. Corn is at low prices and dificult to get money for it; can have goods in exchange. - I am in Logfrin; and we shall have some barley to sell (after we have paid our debt at Fergus store) and some peas; so I think we shall be enabled in a few weeks, to pay a considerable part of it. — Farewell 1839, with thanks for all your favours 1840. Wednesy 1 Jany . The year begins with a very fine sunshiny calm day, but very cold, last night the frost was sharper than any night we have had since winter began - chopping Felix and Augustus - Cesar gone to the old farm. 2 Jany Thursday. Still sharp cold but fine & clear. - chopping and drawing logs for Barn from Jas Armstrong's. 3rd Fridy - Chopping & drawing logs for Barn. still very cold. 4th Satury - very cold this morning, but clear and calm. Chopping & drawing logs. - Felix to Tom's for straw & hay. 5th Sundy not so cold this morning, rather pleasant than not. quite calm - 6 Mony - Augustus to Town Meeting at school house respecting the roads. Felix to Fergus with 6 busls oats, 4 bushls blue peas. 2 bushls marrow-fats. Cesar chopp9 fine day quite mild. Augustus brot 2 letters from Eramosa post office, one from Marcus & his family at New York & one from a Mr Wright in England borrowed a dollar of Jonn Lister to pay for them 7th Tuesy Killed four hogs; Jem Rowes & wife and Willm Henley and wife assisting - day very fine [afreurep87] Tuesdy 7th Jany Contind 1840 drank VA Gallons whiskey; three York shilP a Gallon Wedy 8th Augustus sold his watch and Rifle to Heny Breeze for a Cow will be three years old in the spring, is gone after her to day. - Mr Henley salted the meat and made the head cheese, and boiled the fat for us to day. Felix to Tom's for straw, Cesar sick all the day. weather very fine and mild. Cow home this evening. Thursy 9th chopping browse for Cattle. Clear & sharp cold. Friy 10th Chopping browse for Cattle. - Cloudy & not so cold. Satury 11th Heavy fall of snow last night, twelve inches deep at least. Felix & Cesar made a bargain with Hindley last night; Buck & Bright for 2 Cows and twenty dollars, to be paid next fall; money for washing, mending, and making shirts to be deducted. Sunday 12th Fine day not very cold. Trees loaded with snow. �Mondy - 13th threshing barley colder than yesterday. still calm. Tuesdy 14th Augustus with sow to brawn at Guelph. threshing barley. Sharp Cold. freezing in Cellar. Wednesy 15th threshing barley; very sharp cold Thursy 16th Cutting down trees. not quite so cold. Frid - 17th - Cutting some trees down, making brush fence. V Satur - 18th - Felix to Fergus with 10 bushls & 39 barley; & 21 /2 bushls wheat Sunday 19th Fine morning; not so sharp cold the last 3 days, fine clear mornings all the week & cloudy afternoons Mony 20 Felix to Fergus with 22 bush/39 lb barley to the store Augustus to Huxtable's with log. Fine day not so cold as it has been, all the lads at Hindley's this evening drinking whiskey. Tuesy 21st Augustus Felix and Cesar at Hindley's all day to day drinking whiskey weather very fine and much warmer. Wedy 22 Augustus Felix & Cesar Cutting pine log drew it to Tom's - Threshing barley afternoon. [afreurep88] Jany 1840 Thursy 23 - threshing barley and drawing pine log to mill. Friday 24 - threshing barley & drawing log to mill. Cold yesterday and to day. Satury 25 - threshing barley & drawing log. - very cold to day and yesterday. Cesar to Fergus, not home to night. Sun 26 - Fine morning but sharp cold. Mony 27 Cesar to Eramosa post office. Augustus thresh9 Felix to saw mill with log. not so cold. Tuesy 28. Augustus threshg Felix with pine log to Mill. Cesar home tonight with a letter from Charles Bolton. Weather moderate not sharp Wednesy 29th Cesar chopping. Augustus & Felix grinding their axes. snowing fast all day. Thursy 30. Rainy this morning. Augustus & Felix chopping. Cesar threshing. - Sun shining at times, summer seems to be peeping out. Fridy 31st Cesar finished threshing barley; Augustus & Felix cutting down trees; cold & snowy. Satury 1 Feby Augustus & Cesar dressing barley. Felix drawing 2 pine fogs. Fine day but cold, frost sharp at night. Sunday 2 Feby . Fine morning, but rather sharp frost, snowy afternoon. Snow is very deep.- Mony 3rd - Dressing barley. Cold day. Tuesy 4 - Augustus set off this morning for Dundas with a load of barley. 31 bushis 3/6 York fine, clear, but rather cold. Felix & Cesar got the half stack of peas in, and threshed some - Wedy 5th Felix & Cesar threshing peas, very fine, and much warmer- Thury 6th Rainy and thawing slowly; Felix & Cesar threshing Friy 7th Felix & Cesar got in wheat & oats - Augustus home from Dundas this evening. Fine day quite warm. �[afreurep89] Feby 1840 Satury Feby 8th Fine morning, quite mild and clear. Augustus Felix & Cesar threshing spring wheat - fine day Sunday 9th - Fine morning; rainy afternoon - not cold. Mony 10th - Augustus chopping, Felix & Cesar dressing barley. Tuesy 11 - Felix to Guelph with barley 21 bush'5 sold at 21- york left 8 bush15 at Macauley's; load was to much. Wednesy 12th - Augustus threshing Felix and Cesar Chopping Snowy on Monday & Tuesday - today more pleasant. Thurs 13th - Saw 4 deer in the Clearance this morning Could not get a shot at them. - weather moderate Friday 14. Valentines - rainy & cold. Felix turned[?l the pork Satur 15 - Dressing spring w Suny 16 Fine, but cold morning; and cloudy day. Mony 17th Augustus to Fergus with 14 bushls wheat flour back. - Felix & Cesar to Logfrin's chopping. - Fine day quite mild. Tuesy 18th Augustus Threshing; F & C at Logfrin's Mr Geo. Bolton and Charles came this evening Wedy 19th Augustus thresh9 - F & C at Logfrin's very fine weather snow wasting fast. Thury 20th Still keep thawing; rain this morning - Charles went for Felix and Cesar and took them home in his Sleigh to dinner Mr Bolton's musick box played us some tunes before dinner. Still thawing. [afreurep90] 1840 Frid 21 Frosty at night Mr Geo Bolton & Charles left us this forenoon to go Home to Albion took my Journal of my voyage with them to send to Miss A: Newson in England. Satur 22 - Poll calved this morning. One thresh9 oats - two chopping, not very cold Suny 23rd not very cold, a little snowy Mon 24 - Augus threshing oats. F & C at Logfrin's Sharpish frost last night, fine day but Cold Tuesy 25 - Dressing oats. F & C at Logfrin (Sent Griffvth's 42lb flour with bag.) Wedy 26 Augustus to Fergus with 35Yz oats snow in the night, and snowy to day. Thursy 27th - Augustus dressed the remaining oats 12 bushls carried them into Thos Frame's house. Chopping afternoon Friy 28th Chopping all day. weather fine and mild 29 Satury 29 chopping forenoon. - fetched a load of straw afternoon. very fine and mild. Suny 1st Mar. Thunder and lightning, very sharp last night, and heavy rain. very fine, and pleasant and warm this morning. Felix & Cesar at Jas Logfrin's all last week. - Snow have been wasting all the week; went off very fast to day: land appear in many places. Augustus have got his new boots from Mr Peter's �[afreurep91] 1840 Mony 2nd March - Augustus & Felix to Logfrin's Cesar to Thos Frames for hay. - Slight frost this morning. Tuesy 3rd - Cesar dressed the peas to day. Thos Frame to have four bush,s one bag left with him, about 2 bushls Wednesday 4th Cesar to Fergus with ten bushls & twenty eight pounds of peas; left at 2s /0d sterling to be paid for this summer; brought home the oatmeal 493ib Thursy 5th - Cesar chopping, and fetching hay. Fridy 6th - Cesar chopping; and took some turnips home from the heaps; some few decayed not many. - Satur 7th Cesar and myself went and got in the last wheat stack, and threshed one flooring (64 sheaves) with the oxen. wind have been blowing rather hard from the west and very cold all day. - The weather have been fine (and untill this day not very cold) all the week. - snow much wasted Sunday 8th very fine morning, wind not blowing, frosty but not sharp. - Augustus & Felix home last night; nearly finished at Jas Logfrin's; great trees all down. Mony 9 - Augustus and Felix to Logfrin's - Cesar threshing wheat. - Smith the assessor of taxes called to day - snow last night about two inches. Tuesy 10th - Cesar threshing. - fine clear morning, but very cold. - Augustus & Felix home this evening, finished at Jas Logfrin's slashing. Wednesy 11th , Thursy 12th Augustus & Felix chopping Cesar threshing; finished the wheat. Fridy 13th dressed chaff from the wheat. Buck & Bright to Hindley's; 2 Cows taken over here to day Satury 14th - all chopping. - weather fine and frosty all the week. [afreurep92] Sunday 15th Marh 1840. Rather dull weather, a little snow in the night; but not cold to day. Mony l6th & Tues 17th fine days; making brush fence around the clearance. Wednesy 18th snowy morning, not very cold; grinding axes at Jas Armstrong's after breakfast. Thursy 19th Chopping. Fridy 20 Do Satury 21st Do - weather frosty Sundy 22nd weather fine; still Frosty. paid Griffyth for Felix and Cesar's boots a few days since Mony 23rd Chopping; Snow last night, but all gone to day; considerable quantity of snow Tuesy 24th began to snow in the morning, and have continued all day have fallen 6 inches in depth; seem quite winterly. Wednesy 5th Very fine and pleasant day. Thursy 26th - Friday 27th - Snow wasting slowly; Cesar & Felix tapping more Sugar trees to day. Satury 28th - sap running yesteday and to day; Cesar boiling to day. Augustus & Felix chopping. have been chopping at every opportunity all the week. fetched a load of oat �taxes called to day - snow last night about two inches. Tuesy 10th - Cesar threshing. - fine clear morning, but very cold. - Augustus & Felix home this evening, finished at Jas Logfrin's slashing. Wednesy 11th , Thursy 12th Augustus & Felix chopping Cesar threshing; finished the wheat. Fridy 13th dressed chaff from the wheat. Buck & Bright to Hindley's; 2 Cows taken over here to day Satury 14th - all chopping. - weather fine and frosty all the week. [afreurep92] Sunday 15th Mar'1 1840. Rather dull weather, a little snow in the night; but not cold to day. Mony 16th & Tues 17th fine days; making brush fence around the clearance. Wednesy 18th snowy morning, not very cold; grinding axes at Jas Armstrong's after breakfast. Thursy 19th Chopping. Fridy 20 D° Satury 21st D° - weather frosty Sundy 22nd weather fine; still Frosty, paid Griffyth for Felix and Cesar's boots a few days since. Mony 23rd Chopping; Snow last night, but all gone to day; considerable quantity of snow in the wood still. Tuesy 24th began to snow in the morning, and have continued all day have fallen 6 inches in depth; seem quite winterly. Wednesy 25th Very fine and pleasant day. Thursy 26th - Friday 27th - Snow wasting slowly; Cesar & Felix tapping more Sugar trees to day. Satury 28th - sap running yesterday and to day; Cesar boiling to day. Augustus & Felix chopping. have been chopping at every opportunity all the week. fetched a load of oat straw from Hindley's last Thursday. Jem Griffyth brot the flour back that they borrowed, a considerable quantity of rain fell this afternoon. Sunday 29th Snowed a little this morning, but have been a fine dry day, snow all gone that fell on Tuesday, and some of the old also. Mony 30. Chopping & boiling Sugar. Tues 31 - Augustus to Guelph for stuff to [?][illegible]Cesar & Felix Chopping. Weather [afreurep93] Wedy 1840 April 1st Chopping, weather more moderate. 2nd April Thursy Chopping. 3rd Friy Chopping & boiling Sugar. Satury 4th boiling Sugar. Finished the piece of chopping to day. very heavy rain last night with some thunder; stormy to day. Sunday 5th Fine morning; sap running to day. short of straw gave the cattle some turnips this morning. Mony 6th - straw from Hindley's to day: boiling sugar. Tuesy 7th boiling sugar. Wedy 8th boiling sugar all night. Thur9th Friday 10th Sap running fast, boiling at nights. �Satur 11th - rainy, boiling sugar all day & all night, paid Huxtable his bill to day; viz! 8 Dollars. Felix & Cesar went to Fergus bought a bell for the calves cost1/2a dollar, mustard pot1/4dollar,1/2[?]mustard, and brick of soap. - lost the calves last night, found them this morning. Suny 12th Rainy morning, some thunder, snow afternoon. Mony 13th boiling sugar, fine day Tuesy 14th boiling sugar, Felix at John Armstrong's barn raising - Wedy 15th cutting rail stuff. Thury 16th laying up rails on concession line; Augustus at Richard Hornby's barn raising, home at noon next day. rainy night Good Friday 17. Drawing rail cuts. Cesar to Thos Frame for straw and hay and plow; rainy night. y / ^ Satur 18tb Cesarto David Wray's barn raising home before night. Augustus & Felix ground the axes.A u g u s t u sboiling Sugar afternoon Felix cutting down trees by the house. Easter Suny 19 Fine morning; calves in the woods last night with the cattle. poll came home & was milked and went back to the other cattle. fetched her home at noon today, [afreurep94] Mony 20 April 1840 - Chopping by the house. Tuesy 21st Felix & Cesar to Ths Frame's to dress peas, 2 bushels left for him & 2 bushls he had before make 4 bushls to him Wedy 22 rainy morn9 Felix & Cesar to Fergus. Thursy 23 - began to log. Frid 24. logging. Saty 25 - Sowed oats by the Shantor[?]; & grass seed. thunder storms and rain afternoon. very heavy storm to night. Suny 26 - Rainy all this forenoon. Mony 27 - Ground covered with snow this morning; day fine all the snow gone at night. Cesar borrowed wood's Saw to day Augustus and Felix splitting rails. Cut shingle logs afternoon Tuesy 28th sawing shingle stuff & sowing spring wheat. Wedy 29 - Sawing shingle stuff; rainy day. Thur 30 - Augustus carried Mr. Woods saw home. Felix & Cesar drawing shingle logs. Dry day. Friy 1st May. burning brush Slow work. Still fine. Saty 2nd - Augustus hunting cattle. Felix & Cesar burning & altering hog sty. - planting peas to day. Sun 3rd May. Fine morning. - warm & pleasant, rainy this afternoon. - Augustus Felix & Cesar hunting Cattle. Mony 4th Augustus & Cesar drinking at Griffyth's all day. rainy. Wedy 6th logging - Thursy 7th logging. - fine days - sow pigged Wed 6th Friday 8th burning brush forenoon. - rainy afternoon - sow pigged in the wood Wednesday; got her home this evening; five pigs. �/ Satury 9th rainy & stormy night, rainy this morning & all day. nothing done abroad to day Felix fourparted[?] a waistcoat, Cesar finished his trowsers; Augustus after cattle. Suny 10th Fine morning, and continue so throughout Monday 11th & Tuesy 12 logging and burning brush. Wedy 13th Felix & Cesar burning brush. Augustus to the sawmill to draw away the boards, still very fine Thursy 14th logging. Fridy 15 logging. Satur7 16th planting potatoes; & burning brush; weather still fine. [afreurep95] 1840 Sunday May 17th Sunday Beautiful fine morning; and very warm day. Mon 18 & Tuesy 19 logging. - Fine days Wedy 20th logging half day; rainy afternoon; Nancy Calved in the woods Thursy 21 rainy; hunting; after the Cattle all day. found them at night Friy 22 & Satury 23. logging; fine days. Suny 24. Shower in the morning, Lilly Calved this morning Mon 25. Dressed up the last wheat in Tom's barn 161/2bushlsFelix & Cesar carried it to Fergus Mill 4 bushls ground flour back Tuesy 26. Sow pigged 6 pigs. logging and burning. Wedy 27th - logging and burning. Thurs 28th the same Friy 29 - & Satury 30th the same. weather fine all the week Suny 31st very fine & hot. - Mony 1st June rainy and cold Tuesy 2 June rainy and cold. Wedny 3rd June logging. Thursy 4th June - Daisy Calved - Training day at Fergus; - home at five o'clock all sober. - Fridy 5th June logging & burning Satury 6 June sowed barly. - mending the brush fence rainy afternoon. Whitsuny 7th - dry morning, but wind cold. Mony 8th Sowing barley & dragging the other the third time and logging & burning. Tuesy 9th & Wednesy 10th burning & logging. Daisy calved to day. Thursy 11th logging & burning. Friday 12 Same; rainy afternoon and all night. - Satury 13th logging. fine day Suny 14. Fine morning; thunder afternoon at four o'clock Cesar catched eighteen pigions in his trap. Mony 15th & Tuesy 16th logging & sowing barley. Wednesy 17th Mr Bowie's barn raising, Augustus & Cesar helping Felix to Fergus for the last of the wheat flour. Thursy 18th Felix to Peters, & Smith's & Hemmings to make the time right for working on the roads; from 11 days to 5. Friday 19th hunting after the cattle. Satury 20th logging & sowing barley. �[afreurep96] 1840 Saturday 20th June contind Cesar caught 49 pigions this week, viz. 18, 8,. 8, 6 &9 Suny 21st Very fine morning, began to rain at noon & continued all the afternoon Mony 22nd - burng before the House. Tues 23rd Augustus & Felix on the roads. Cesar draw9 barn logs. Wedy 24th Felix on the roads. Cesar draw9 barn logs, planting potatoes on Mony Thursy 25 logging. Friy 26th logging & making shingles. Satury 27th making shings and logging & hoeing potatoes. Catched 47 pigions this week - total 96. Sundy 28th Finished planting potatoes yesterday (apples & early [?] ) Mon 29th Logging, Tuesy 30th Logging Wednesy 1 July. Logging and burning, grand display of fires this evening. July Thursy 2nd - Logging - Fridy 3rd Augustus at Bowl's logging bee. (Primrose Calved last night, got the calve home this morning.) July 4th (Aniversary of the American Independance.) raking and burning rubbish on the logged land, weather have been fine all the week. Morning & evening rather chilly. Sunday July 5th Fine morning, not so many Mosquitoes this season as we have had some seasons. Mony 6th Tuesy 7th & Wedy 8th Logging & burning for turnips. Thurs 9th Augustus to Jona Jonn Lister's logging bee. Friy 10th drawering barn logs & cutting sleepers, very hot the last three days. Satury 11th Felix & Cesar at Mr Logfrin's barn raising. Augustus dragging for turnips; very hot to day. Flies very sharp, the last few days. Suny 12th fine morning, very hot. Mony 13th Sowing turnips. Tuesy 14th Wedy 15th Sowing turnips, & dressing logs for barn. Thursy 16 Friday 17th Sowing turnips & drawing logs cutting sleepers - Satur 18th Poll took bull at Jonathans; Cutting rafters Finished sowing turnips. [afreurep97] [Page torn. Sunday July 19 - Saturday August 1,1840 missing] [missing text] home with [missing text] to mow his grass did not do much Jem on [missing text] bed all day. - hoeing tu Sunday 2nd August. fine and pleasant morning. Mony , Tuesy & Wedy preparing for the barn & helping Jem Rowes 6th Thursy Mowing our grass at Jem Rowes. 7th Fridy got up the hay & stacked it. good luck with it. �8th Satury Jem Rowes came and assisted in framing the rafters for barn and in raising them which was done compieatly and well, poor little calf we call Spider teribly bitten by a wolf found it near the house this evening, it was bitten near Jas Armstrongs last Thursday [9th ] Sunday most beautifull fine and pleasant day. Calve is alive. - 10th Mony rainy 11th Tuesy dull 12 Wedy 13Thursy fine 14 Friday fine 15th Satury have been shingling the barn and helping Jem Rowes and doctoring the lame[?] bitten Calve all the week! till to day Felix hunting cattle & Augustus & Cesar began to cut the fall wheat, it is rusty & very light, howed the first sown turnips the second time. r [afreurep98] [Page town. Sunday August 16 - Tuesday August 25, 1840 missing] Tuesy 25 [missing] Cutting pine logs for shingles - Wednesy 26. getting splinters for roofing the barn. Thursy 27. cutting spring wheat. Friday 28. Finished cutting spring wheat. Augustus cradling [?] . rainy afternoon [torn] at Jas Armstrongs a few [torn] Satury 29th making shingles and drawing up stuff for more and nailing splinters and shingles on the barn. Weather have been rather dull this last week. Sundy 30th dull morning, but a fine day. Mrs Henley to see us to day. Mon 31st Shingling barn & cutting Barley. Rather rainy. Sepr Tuesy 1st September. Shingling barn & cutting barley. Wedy 2nd same. - got the dressing machine home from Tom's Thursy 3rd finished cutting first sown barley Friday 4th got the spring wheat into the barn. Satur 5th finished shingling the barn & got some barley into it. Augustus at Thos Frame's helping him with his harvest the last three days. Weather fine since Wednesday. Sun 6th Very fine, and pleasant. Mony 7th Tuesy 8th Wedy 9 cut some more barley, & did some odd jobs; Showery at times. [afreurep99] 1840 Sepr 10th Thursy began chopping the timber for logging behind the house. Frid 11th & Saturday 12th Chopping & logging; Showery. Sunday 13th very fine and pleasant morning, a little rain afternoon Mony 14th Cutting barley. Tuesy 15th Cutting barley. Wed 16th carrying barley. - Thursy 17 rainy all day Friday 18th splitting rails. Satury 19 laying up rails; underbrushing; afternoon Jon[?] Griffyths came to us paid him two dollars for a pair Shoes. Cesar at Tom Frame's last Mondy Sund20thratherrainy Mony 21 - carrying dung & splitting rails 17 �Tues 22. hauling dung. finished carrying barley Wedy 23. splitting rails. Threshing spring wheat & hauling - Thurs 24. hauling dung & threshing wheat Friy 25. Got in the farther (fall) wheat stacks. Augustus to Fergus Mill with 51/4bushls spring wheat; flour brot back. Satur 26th got in the other wheat stack. underbrushing afternoon Suny 27th walked round our lot with Cesar & his mother. Mrs Griffyths & Matilda drank tea with us this afternoon Mony 28. logging behind the house 29th Tuesy Same, rain this Evening Wedy 30th Rainy all the day; Augustus filling up the crevices in the walls Octr Thurs 1 October rainy Augustus Felix & Cesar hunting; no luck. Friday 2nd Chopping up by the house; Taking up potatoes, fine day Satury 3rd Finished chopping up; underbrushing afternoon, wind very cold Sunday 4 very fine & pleasant day; warm Felix Cesar & mother to Griffyth's Mony 5th Tuesy 6th Wednesy 7th Thursy logging by the hour. and b u r n i n g Friy 9th Sowed wheat behind the house, splitting rails. Satur 10th Have been taking up potatoes all the week; finished today. Sunday 11th rather dull but warm and very pleasant. [afreurep100] Mony 12th Octr & Tuesy 13 splitting & putting up rails past the barn. Wedy 14th got the potatoes into the Cellar and some turnips Augustus shot a Fawn this morning. Thursy 15th & Friday 17th underbrushing & pulling turnips before the House. Satury 17th Rainy. Felix shot two fine Bucks. Suny 18th Rainy, dull morning, but not cold. Mony 19. rainy 20 Tuesy pulling Turnips. 21 Wednesy underbrushing 22 Thursy pulling turnips Friday 23rd pulling Turnips & building Hen house, wind high & cold Saturdy 24 building house for hens began to snow Friday night ground covered this morning; and snowy.at times all the day. Sunday 25th considerable quantity of snow last night and snowing fast all this forenoon, not very cold. Mony 26 - Tuesy 27 & Wednesy 28th winterly snowing & freezing Thursy 29th & Fridy 30 more moderate Snow wast Slow. Saturday 31st Threshed 6 bushls of fall wheat this week and carried it to Fergus Mill to day with 1 bushls that was threshed before. finished the hen house this week. - Mitchel[?] [?] the Sunday 1st Novr Fine weather snow wasting fast. Mony 2nd Tues 3rd Wednesy 4th very fine days underbrushing mornings pulling turnips afternoons. Turnips all [splotch]takenup �Thursy 5th Friday 6th Satury 7th weather still fine underbrushing last three days. Sunday 8th rather dull and rainy, myself unwell [afreurep101] Mony 1840 Novr 9th Augustus threshing barley 2 bushis for hogs Felix to Peter's with his boots & Augustus' to mend, weather rather dull and rainy at times Tuesy 10th Very fine day bright & warm like summer Wedy 11th - underbrushing. Thursy 12th Augustus threshing barley Felix to Peters for boots. Shut the 4 hogs up to fat them. Friday 13th Snowy day. grinding axes & threshing barley. Satury 14th Frosty. - Getting Stones for the hearth. paid Mr Jas Benham taxes 13s :11d paid to him 6s : 1d for Jas Peters on accompt. Suny 15th Snowy day. - Mony 16th Tues 17th built a shed for the cattle at the barn. still snowy. - hunting afternoon Wedy 18th began building another Shed; Augustus & Felix finished the other Shed. Thursy 19th - Fridy 20 & Sat 21st Augustus & Felix and Augustus chopping. Cesar feeding hogs & doing other Jobs. self threshing barley last four days. Sunday 22. Snowing all last night, and continue snowing all this day. Snowing to day, wind East, cold and winterly. Satur7 28 the weather have been fine almost all the week; Augustus & Felix chopping all the week Cesar & myself threshing barley & feeding the hogs. Suny 29 - Very fine day; mild and pleasant. snow a little wasting yesterday & today, snow more than a foot deep. Mony 30 Augustus & Felix threshing wheat Tuesy 1 Decr Same Wednesy 2nd Decr Augustus to Fergus with 5 bushl fall wheat Felix chopping (weather Frosty) 50lb oatmeal brot from Fergus Thursy 3rd Felix to Guelph for Hellebord[?]; Augustus Chopping Friday 4 & Satury 5th Augustus & Felix Chopping.[margin]Sun15thwinterseemtobebegun [afreurep102] 1840Sunday6 Decr Snowy Day. not very cold Mony 7th Augustus & Felix chopping. Wind cold. Tuesy 8th Same A & F chopping. warmer. Wed 9th A & F chopping. weather milder; thawing. Thursy 10 - Friy 11th Satury 12 A & F chopping Cesar chopping three half days. (weather remarkably mild and pleasant) Suny 13 Mild morning. snow in the night and last night but thawing in the day time yesterday & to day. Mony 14 Chopping. Tuesy 15th Snowing all day fast. �Wednesy 16th Chopping. Thursy 17 killed a fat hog & Chopping. Frost sharper last night than it has been before this winter Friday 18th Chopping sharp cold day. Chopping. Satury 19th Chopping; not quite so cold. Suny 20th Frosty but not very cold. Snow falling at times. (Received a letter from Marcus last night.) Mony 21st Chopping. Tues 22nd Snowing fast all day. Wed. 23. Chopping. Thursy 24th chopping Friday 25th Christmas Satury 26th chopping, weather fine for the season. Sunday 27th - Mon 28th Tues 29th Wednesy 30th Thursy 31st chopping all these four day. weather cold and snowy Felix to Fergus with 51 /2 bush' fall wheat; bought a new ax. broke the edge of his old one. 1841 Friday 1 Jany 1841 Killed 3 hogs to day Satur 2nd cut up and salted the hogs this day. Cold, windy, and snowing. Sunday 3rd - Frost sharp last night. not unpleasant this morning. Mon 4 chopping. - Frosty & very cold day. - Tuesy 5th - Sow to Peter's hog. - Felix & Cesar chopping Misty, rainy & warm days; thawing. Wedy 6th Mild morning, raining fast, and thawing. [afreurep103] Jany 7th 1841. Thursy - Friday 8th Satury 9th Chopping weather mild for the Season. Suny 10th Hazey, but not very cold. Mon 11th snowing fast all day. Tuesy 12 very fine morning Snow afternoon Wedy 13. Thursy 14. Friday 15th & Satury 16 fine for the season Chopping all the week. Thawing to day (Saturday) and rain in the night; snow in the morning. Sunday 17th thawing is stopped but not very cold, put 40 bush'5 Turnips in the cellar yesterday. Mony 18 Chopping-very cold-Tues 19th the same. Wednesy 20th Chopping - not so cold. Thursy 2 1 s t - Brought 2 Sleigh loads hay from Jem Rowe's milder. Fridy 22nd - D° - 2 loads more hay home to day - not cold - Satury 23rd - D° - 1 load hay more yesterday all that was left, chopping afternoon Suny 24th - weather mild since Wednesy snowing to day but not cold. Mon 25th Chopping & dressing wheat, weather moderate. Tuesy 26 Augustus to Fergus with 14 bush'3 wheat (fall wht) Felix & Cesar chopping, heavy snow afternoon. Wednesy 27th soft day. thawing a little. Thursy 28th Felix & Cesar to Guelph. bought trowsers at 2 Dollars each. Augustus chopping, fine day Friday 29. rather cold & snowy. - chopping - 30 bushls turnips into the cellar �Satur 30. Chopping - cold windy Day. Suny 31st very fine day. - clear & not cold. Mony 1st February. very fine Day. Cesar chopping. Felix hauling pine log. Tues 2nd Snowy & cold day. Chopping. Wed 3rd Augustus Set off for Albion - drawing pine log & fire wood Thurs 4th John Durrant & Son came to see us. Frid 5th Went away after breakfast this morning. Saty 6th Cesar with pine log to Saw mill brought 150 ft planks back. fine pleasant day. [afreurep104] Feby 7th 1841. Sunday, a beautiful, clear, and mild & very pleasant day. Mony 8th Chopping, and drawing pine logs, cold day Tuesy 9th very cold and Snowy at times. drawing logs. Wedy 10 very cold, chopping & drawing logs & boards back. Augustus came home this evening having had a fruitless and very unpleasant Journey. lost a pair of new socks. Thursy 11th - Felix & Cesar chopping. Augustus drew home the last boards from opposite Willy Woods barns. Sharp cold & windy Friday 12th Chopping. very sharp cold & windy. Satury 13th very sharp cold & windy still. it have froze sharper the last three days than at any time before since this winter began. Felix got turnips into the cellar Augustus and Felix chopping - (Augustus brot his new laid ax from Guelph last Wednesday 10th Feb1r ) Suny 14th Froze sharp last night but not so pinching cold this morning as it has been for some days past beautiful clear day and comfortably warm in the sunshine Mony 15. Felix to Saw Mill with pine log. paid Kribs 41 /2 ^ ^ the amount of his bill. Augustus & Cesar chopping Tuesy 16 Wednesy 17 & Thursy 18th - 3 chopping. Finished thresh3 Fall Wheat. - weather have been moderate. Friy 19th Drawing fire wood; and making ax helves. Satury 20th All three chopping; fine mild day: pleasant. Suny 21 remarkably fine for the season; warm & pleasant. read the Service for the day in the open air Saty 27. Fetched a load of straw from Griffyths last Tuesy - the weather moderate all the week, rather windy - have been chopping all the week. [afreurep105] 1841 Sunday 28th Feby Fine morning, Snowy afternoon. Mon 1st March Fine day. Tuesy 2nd fine not very cold 2 loads straw from Mr Bowles yesterday & to day. Felix to Fergus with 10 bush'5 fall wheat to grind - Spring 5 bush 45 lb wheat sold to Mr Webster at 3/11 /2. Wednesy 3rd - Thursy 4th Chopping weather colder. Fri 5. very cold chopping & dressing fall wheat Satur 6th Cold & Snowy. Felix to Fergus with 10 bushls more of fall wheat, could not get it ground. brought back the flour of that carried last Tuesday. Augustus and Cesar chopping. �Suny 7. Fine day for the Season. Mony 8th chopping. Tues 9th Felix to Fergus brought back the flour. Augustus & Cesar chopping. Snowing fast all the afternoon. Wedy 10th Thurs 11th More moderate. chopping & finished what was underbrushed Fridy 12th began to snow this afternoon. Satur7 13th six or eight inches snow fell last night. Suny 14. Cold, windy and snowy at times. Mon 15. Tuesy 16th & Wedy 17th Cold and winterly chopping Thursy 18th Fridy 19th Satury 20th much warmer, snow wasting these three days past Suny 21st Fine & very pleasant all the day. Mon 22nd Chopping. Tues 23rd rainy all day. snow wasting fast Wednesy 24. Thursy 25. rainy, got in the log heap of Turnips. Friday 26 Very fine; Finished getting Turnips into the barn, tapped a bout fifty trees for Sugar making, snow wasting fast. Satury 27. rainy all the day Sunday 28. Fine day, rather colder but snow still wasting. Mony 29. Weather winterly - Tuesy 30th Felix to Fergus for Shirting & tobacco. Wedy 31 boiled some sap. [afreurep106] Thursy 1st Apr1 1841. Fell into the cellar bruised my thigh. Friy 2nd boiling Sugar. Satur 3rd boiling. - Augustus & Felix all night Sunday 4th Fine day; snow wasting; still deep in the woods. began to snow about noon and continued to fall fast so that at night it was six inches increased in depth. Mon 5th Snow wasting slow, Cesar boiled off the first sugar this season. Tues 6 snow wasting slow. boiled off more sugar (Augustus) Wed 7. snow wasting slow boiled off more sugar (Augustus Thurs 8 - began to snow this morning contined all day. Six or seven inches deepth fell to day. Good Friday 9th boiled more sugar - cold day - Augustus boiler Satury 10th - wind from the north very cold. Felix Boiled sugar; three large pans; near 100lbs made this last week; all good. Easter Sunday 11th Fine clear day; but very cold wind. Mony 12th Augustus & Cesar to Jas Logfrins chopping. Felix boiling Sugar & Cutting browse for cattle, fine day. Tuesy 13 - Wednes 14th & Thurs 15th fine days but cold winds Friday 16th warm, snow wasted more last night than in all the rest of the week - Felix boiled off three cakes of sugar to day. Satury 17th - Felix fetched in 38 buckets sap. cut browse. a fine day, thawing. Augustus & Cesar home this evening they have been chopping all the week. - �Sunday 18 - Snowing again this morning. wind very cold. weather finer this afternoon Mony 19th Felix boiling Sugar. Wind north cold. Tues 20th Wednes 21st & Thursy 22nd Fine days but frost at night Frid 23rd Felix boiled sugar &21/2buckets of Molasses. fine warm day. Sat 24 split rails. drew logs for Dg [dragging?] & cut down Trees for cattle. very warm to day: August & Cesar at Jas Logfrin's all the week. Sunday 25 Very fine warm day, we hope to begin to sow wheat tomorrow morning. [afreurep107] Mony 26 Apr1 1841 began to sow wheat on Turnip land Tues 27 Sowing wheat. Wedy 28 - Sow pigged eight pigs. Sowing wheat. Thurs 29 - Poll Calved in the woods. rainy all the day & Cold & windy Friy 30 rainy all last night. hunted for Poll 'till dinner could not find her. plowing & dragging afternoon. Poll came home just at dark Shut her in the Barn. Saty 1st May Found Poll's calve, she went were it lay, got it home this forenoon. Felix chopping at Logfrin's all the week, came home this evening. (cold wind) Sunday 2 May. Cold wind, snowing at times all the day. Mony 3rd Tues 4th Wednesy 5th Finished sowing spring wheat. Thursy 6th sowed peas. Friday 7th & Satury 8 plowing. weather milder. Felix at Logfins all the week. Cesar went on Thursy 6th Sunday 9th Fine morning. Cattle did not come home last night except Lilly, Bright & Poll, did not find them 'till 3 o'clock this afternoon Mony 10th Augustus at home; Felix & Cesar to Logfrins rainy all day day mended my old trowsers. Tuesy 11th Augustus sowed oats & dragging. Wedy 12th Augustus hunting after cattle all day; cold not find them Thurs 13th Sowing barley & dragging Friday 14. Dragging. Satury 15 Sowing barley & dragging, weather fine the last five days; frost at night. Suny 16. Fine & pleasant day. Mony 17th - burning brush on potatoe land. Tuesy 18 - Felix to Jas Logfrin's. Augustus & Cesar clearing land for potatoes & dragging barley land - Wedy 19 - Felix came back at noon Jobb finished; brought home twenty four dollars and half a crown. Thurs 20 - splitting rails & clearing land for potatoes Fri 21 - Drawing brands [?] & burning by the house. Satur 22. planting potatoes: weather fine all the week - Cesar to Fergus paid Mr Webster's acct 7$ & 6 �[afreurep108] Sunday 23 May 1841. Very fine day. Mony 24 - Tuesy 25. - Wednesy 26. - Fine day. - altering fences. Thursy 27th Augustus & Felix to Guelph. Fri 28. Augustus & Felix home from Guelph; staid at Thos M'Cullah's last night. Felix left his Jacket; lost a pair stockings; bottom came out of the barrel spilled the salt, Tin bottle leaked and 3 Gallons whisky ran out. Saturday 29. Sowed oats before the house. Suny 30th very fine weather all the week; and same to day. Mony 31 Burning brush; & cutting a road round to the chopping. Tues 1st June. burning brush. & cutting down poles in the chopping. Wed 2nd Cutting brush in the chopping. Thurs 3rd hunting after Lilly's calf. peeling elm bark. Friy 4th Muster-day at Fergus, & whiskey drinking. Satury 5th Began to log the 20 acres. quite hot weather all the week flies stinging very sharply. Sunday 6. very fine forenoon; thunder and delighfull rain afternoon Tuesdy 8th Logging. - Mon 7th Augustus & Felix at Jem Rowes scoring timber for barn building. Cesar plant9 potatoes Wedy 9th Augustus & Cesar at Jem Rowes; scoring. Cesar & myself burning logs heaps & picking up Thursy 10. Augustus & Felix at Jem Rowes. Friy 11th splitting rails & stakes, for the lane. Satur 12th laying up rails & riders in the lane. Fine weather all the week. Sunday 13. Fine pleasant day; flies not so bad on yesterday. Calf to Jem Rowes Wednesday 9th last Wednesday. - Mon 14. logging. Tuesy 15. logging. Primrose to Bull at Cormy's Wednesy 16th Thury 17th Friy 18. 5 bushls potatoes from Bowie's Satur7 19. log9 forenoon. Augustus & Cesar laying foundation of Jem Rowes barn, afternoon, fine dry weather. [afreurep109] Sunday 20th June 1841. Fine & pleasant day. Mon 21 Logging. Tuesy 22 Augustus and Felix at Jem Rowes Barn raising, dreadfull accident scaffold broke down, and five people fell on the sleepers more than twenty feet no limbs broke, but sadly bruised. Cesar to Fergus. bought callico for logging shirts. Wedy 23rd On the roads prepared for making a bridge. Thurs 24th made the bridge Lyon and Lamb assisted. Frid 25. Laying rails round potatoe & Turnip ground. Satur 26. Logging. fine shower on thursday, and another today Sunday 27. Cherry to bull at Mr Cormy's �Mon 28. ["Nancy to the" crossed out] Bull at Cormy's. Poll 28th Tuesy 29. ["Beauty or Breeze to Bull" crossed out] at Cormy's. Nancy 29th Wed 30. burning and hunting cattle oxen Thur 1st July. Friy 2nd Logging. Satur 3rd at Jem Armstrongs Logging Bee. finished hoeing potatoes by the house. Sunday 4th Fine day. fine all last week. Mony 5th Tuesy 6. Fencing the Turnip Land. Wedy 7 Thursy 8th Logging Friy 9th Cesar to Scott's Saw Mill raising, rain this afternoon Satur 10th Logging yesterday & to day. Cesar came home this evening. Sunday 11th Fine day. Mony 12th Tuesy 13th Wedy 14th Thursy 15th Logging. Friy 16. sowed Turnips. Cesar dragging. Augustus & Felix at Sandy Wilkies Barn raising 17th Satury Finished dragging, drew brands & rails by the house forenoon helped Jem Armstrong to stack his hay afternoon. Fine weather all the week [afreurepl 10] Sundau 18th July 1841. Very hot day. Mony 19th Tuesy 20th Wedy 21st Thursy 22. Logging, finished what was chopped up Fridy 23. Lilly & breeze to Bull at Cormy's. Satury 24th Chopping up. Fine rain this afternoon. Suny 25 Fine pleasant day. Mony 26. Augustus to Saw mill to pile the boards. Felix and Cesar to Fergus with 3 bush'3 of our own wheat Bought 2 bush'5 of Mr Bowls. - bo1 al 5 bush'5 counld not get it ground. Took back flour from Jem Rowes. Tues 27th Wedy 28. Chopping up. Thursy 29th Logging Friday 30. rainy. Satury 31st rainy; charming rain. Sunday 1st August, very fine day. Mon 2d Augustus & Felix logging at Cormy's Tues 3rd Augustus & Felix logging at Jem Logfrin's. Grace Rowes dyed this morning Wednes 4th logging at house. Thurs 5. Augustus Felix & Cesar at Mrs Rowes Funeral Friy 6. logging at home; Satur 7th logging, at home. Sunday 8th Fine morning. Rainy afternoon. Mony 9th Logging. Augustus to Fergus for the flour. Tuesy 10th Logging. Wednesy 11th Rainy took up the barn floor. Thursy 12. Began to mow barley - branding. Fridy 13. Finished mowing barley tyed some up. Satury 14th Cut the fall wheat. tyed up more barley. Sunday 15th Lilly to Bull at Cormy's. �Mony 16th Tuesy 17th (Wednesy 18th carrd barley and wheat) laying barn floor. Thursy 19. Fridy 20. branding. Satury 21st Augustus Felix & Cesar at Griffyths cutting fall wheat. Sunday 22nd Fine day. - Got the Fall Wheat & barley into the barn last Wednesy 19th [afreurepl 11] Mony 23rd - Tues 24 - Wed 25. Thurs 26 Friday 27. Cutting wheat. Satur 28. Cutting wheat, and threshing fall wheat for sowing Sunday 29. fine morning, a little rain afternoon MonY 30th Dressed 5 bushis fall wheat. - cutting wheat. Tuesy 31. Sowed 2 acres (2 bush'5 ) Fall wheat. Sepr Wednesy 1st cutt9 W h *- Hauled 8 or 9 waggn loads wheat into the barn. Heavy rain and thunder at night Thurs 2nd Cesar to Saw mill for boards. Heavy rain and thunder at night. Felix threshed spring wheat today very heavy rain began about 4 oclock and Contin. all night Millar not at home could not get the corn ground. Stayed at Andw Simms 'till morning on acct of the rain. Satury 4th took the cap Sheaves of the shocks and untyed them; very wet and some grown out green. Cut a sleigh load wheat and got it into the barn. tyed up the cap Sheaves and laid them on round shocks quite dry. Sunday 5th Very fine day. Mon 6 Tuesy 7 Wednesy 8th Thursy 9th (Harvesting) finished wheat this evening very heavy rain as soon as we had done Friday 10th - Satur 11th sowed more fall wheat. dragged it twice. Sunday 12 very fine day. Mony 13th dragged the wheat again sowed last Saturday - threshed the fall wheat Tuesy 14 Got oats & peas into the barn; Harvest done. 15th Wednesy liming wheat & branding. Felix to Fergus with 2 bushls wheat brought the flour home with that left there 3rd Sepr [afreurepl 12] Thurs7 16 Sowed more wheat. Cesar dragging. Friday 17 Satury 18th Dragging & branding. Sunday 19th Fine day. Mony 20. Branding & threshing Tuesy 21st dragged the land once before sowing. limed wheat Wed 22 Sowed the slashing (about half) with wheat. Thursy 23rd Dragged it in, this forenoon. Fri 24 & Satury 25 Logging. Sunday 26. Rain in the night. wind and rather cool this morning. Mony 27 - Daizy to Bull at Jem Rowes. Rainy Tues 28. Rainy. Wednes 29 chopping up. �Thurs 30. Logging. Octr 1st Friday Logging Octr 1st Primrose to Bull at Jem Rowes. Satur 2nd Logging. Sunday 3rd Fine day. (Frosty last three nights) Mony 4 Tuesy 5th picking up and burning. Wed 5 Logging forenoon. Augustus & Felix helping Jem Armstrong to kill hogs afternoon. Thursy 7 Logging & burning. Friday 8 Logging & burning Satur 9 Finished Logging. Augustus Threshing wheat. Sunday 10th A beautiful fine & pleasant day. read in the log field [?] Frost every night last week, and fine days. Mony 11th Threshg barley. - began to take up potatoes. Tues 12th Augustus to Fergus with 6 bushls whl & 8 of barley (ground) meal & flour home that evening. Wed 13th taking up potatoes. Thurs 14 Same - Friday 15 finished taking up potatoes & got them into the cellar about 150 bushls fine weather all the week, [afreurepl 13] Octr 1841 17 Octr Satur branding. Cesar unwell, cold rather stormy 17th Sunday fine day. not cold. 18 Mony Finished branding. 19 Tuesy Cesar began plowing, began underbrushing. began to snow this evening. 20 Wedy ground covered with snow. began to fix barn doors 21 Thursy Finished the lower doors, hung them 22 Friy plowing, and underbrushing. snow not all gone 23 Saty made the upper barn doors; snowing Snowing all day 24 Sunday. Fine morning. Cold and Frosty, Snow two or three inches deep 25 Mony finished barn doors. 26 Tues. Threshing & roofing sheds. 27 Wed. underbrushing morning. pull Turnips afternoon. snow among the Turnips 28 Thur. underbrushing morng. pulling Turnip. frost at night 29 Fri. No frost. Finished pulling Turnips. Indian Summer 30 Saty very fine yesterday, and to day, quite warm. no frost last night. underbrushing. Augustus helping to raise school House. 31st Sunday Fine day, no frost last night - very mild. Novr 1st Mony Tuesy 2 underbrushing & plowing. 3 Wedy Augustus to finish raising school House. 4 Thurs. 5 Fridy underbrushing & plowing. - cold - 26 Satury Augustus & Cesar raising Bowls new House. �Constable summoned this afternoon, Augustus Felix & Cesar to appear at Hemming on Mony 8 respecting road work - cold wind Sunday 7th Fine pleasant day, not cold. 8th Mony Augustus Felix, Cesar & David Rae off for Hemmings home this evening, fined 2.1.10 for not doing road work and four days work to do. 9th Tuesy Augustus & Cesar on the road [afreurep114] 10th Novr 1841. Finished road work today 11th Thursy Cesar put hen shed to rights. 12Fridy Underbrushing. Augustus plowing. 13 Saty Killed fat hog. plowing & dressing wheat, 22 bush'5 loaded Jas Armstrongs waggon 18 bushls [?] for guelph on Monday 14 Sunday. Very fine morning but cloudy day snowing at times. 15 Mony Augustus to Guelph with I7bush 's : 24 lb wheat sold at 6/- York 3/9 Sterling, paid Hemmings 2t .1s .10d 16 Tuesy . Carried Jem Armstrongs grist & 2 Galfs Whiskey underbrushing afternoon Wednes17 underbrushing. paid the taxes 15s .81 /2 Sterling. 18th Thursy underbrushing. 19 Friday Finished underbrushing 18 or 20 acres 20 Satury Threshing, dressed 12 bush!s peas, fine weather all the week. 21 Suny Mild day. Rainy at night. Mony 22. a warm day. - making rails & plowing Tues 23rd Felix to Fergus 8 bush'5 4 Sold at 6s /0 York. The rest ground & 3 bush'5 barley ground, much colder. some snow Snowing fast this afternoon 24 Wednesy milder snow wasted. Cutting rails stuff. 25 Thurs. Snowing all last night, about 6 Inches deep 26. threshing barley & cutting logs for Cow house 27 Satur. dressing barley & building Cow house. winter appear to have begun last Wednesy 24 28 Suny not quite so cold as it has been the last few days. 29 M o n y - building Cow house Tues 30th build cow house. Wedy 1 Decr . Roofing Cow house. 2nd Dec. Thursy began Chopping. 3rd Friy rainy all the day. - making Sleigh Snow wasting 4 Saty snowing all day - making Sleigh. 5 Sunday. Snowing all last night. windy. [afreurepl 15] Mony 6 Decr 1841 Chopping & threshing. Snowy. Tuesy 7th Augustus & Felix at Henly Barn raising. Fine day. Wed 8th Chopping & threshing. weather milder. Thur 9th Chopping & threshing. Thick misty morning. rainy all the afternoon �Fri 10 - Ibid - misty morng Rainy forenoon mild, Snow wasting yesterday & today. Satury 11th rainy. snow almost all waster. Sundy 12 - very fine day; warm & clear, very pleasant. Mony 13 - Tuesy 14 & Wednesy 15th Chopping & threshing wheat. Thursy 16th Augustus & Cesar at Willm Millar's House raising; cold & snowy Fridy 17th Dressed about 22 bushls spring wheat, threshed a floor of Barley Satury 18. Killed the young Sow forenoon. Augustus & Cesar to finish Millar's house raising. threshed another floor of Barley very clear, but very cold day. Sunday 19th Fine day frost but not so cold as yesterday M 20. T 21. W 22. Th 23. F 24. S 25. Christmas day v winter but what we were doing I do not know. 26 Sunday. 27 Mony (Killed four hogs on Tuesday 28th ) Wed 29th fine day. Thursy 30th to Guelph with 30 bushls Wheat Sold at 53/4shillings York. Bot Barrel Salt. Friday 31st Satury 1st Jany 1842. put Glass in the windows & Cut out and Salted the meat. Felix Bo1 Jacket & Trowsers Cesar the Same & pair trowsers for me, last Friday. 1842 Sunday 2nd Cold windy day. Mony 3rd not quite so cold Tuesy 4 Augustus to Fergus with 20 bushis wheat sold 12 bushls to Mr Webster at 6 Shillgs York. 8 ground flour back. Snowy day. [afreurepl 16] Wedy 5th Jany 1842. rainy and freezing. Thury 6th weather better, chopping. Friy 7th fine chopping. Satur 8th Fine day; chopping & dressing rails today & yesterday Sunday 9th very fine & mild. Mr Griffyths Senr came today & Mr. Henly & his Children. Mony 10th very fine day; chopping Tuesday 11th the same; chopping & dressing rails Wedy 12 Thursy 13th & Friday 14. rather colder; & snowy and stormy to day. Satur 15th Threshing 210 sheaves with oxen; Augs & Felix chopping. Sow to Harlands Hog last Thursday 13th Jany 1842 Augustus to Guelph brot home Felix & Cesars Hyloes. 16th Sunday very fine day; quite mild. Mony 17th Augustus & Felix to Guelph with 18 bush'5 wheat. they allowed for 16s . 42lb sold at 6/4 York Shillings; paid Jackson for 3 pair Hyloes at 24 dollars each. Bot Grindstone at 3 cents per Lb. Day remarkably fine and warm; wind South. Tuesy 18th very fine & warm morning. hanging the grindstone. Wedy 19th chopping & Cesar drawing rails, fine day. Thurs 20th Rainy all day snow wasting; Cow house flooded at night, cut the Ice away with an ax & let the water out Friday 21st Snowing all day; Sharp frost in the morning. �Satury 22. Fine & Frosty day. Chopping Augustus & me dressing the chaff out in about 23 bushls wheat and threshing straw for cattle. Sunday 23rd clear & Frosty day. Mony 24 Tues 25 Wednesy 26 Thursy 27 Chopping & drawing rails Very fine winter weather. Friday 28 Cesar to Fergus with 151 /2 bushls wheat Sold at 4s /6d . paid Mr Websters acct Satury 29th Clear & quite warm. Rain at night; still warm. Chopping & drawing rails. [afreurep117] Jany 1842 Sunday 30th Fine morning, a little frosty, not very cold Mon 31st Fine day. This month have been very pleasant, not cold for the season Feby 1st Tuesy Fine. Wednesy 2nd Fine. Thursy 3rd Rain & warm. Friy 4th snow much wasted. a little fell last night; mild. Saty 5th Fine day. not very cold. have been chopping all the week. I have been threshg Suny 6th Fine day for the Season; not cold. Mon 7th - Chopping. Tuesy 8th Shrove Tuesday very cold winterly day - snowing & driving. Wedy 9th more moderate Augustus to Fergus with 16 bushls wheat 4 bushls ground the 12 left on credt 11/28/60 at 4/6 sterling. Thurs 10th & Friy 11 Chopping fine days. Satur 12th chopping very fine and warm. Suny 13th very fine mild day for the season. moon appeared beautiful last night the dark part visible. Mony 14 Valentines day. very winterly. wind blowing & snowing Freezing sharp. cut down the trees in the potatoe ground. Tues 15 more moderate. chopping. Wedy 16th Snowing but not sharp cold. Chopping. Thursy 17th Fridy 18th Cold and Snowy. Chopping. Satury 19th Cesar & self dressing wheat part of the stack about 21 1 /2 bushls left it laying in the barn (only the chaff blown out.) Cold day, snowing at times. great fall off snow last night, about 12 inches deep now. Suny 20th Fine day; Tom Wilson & Jem Rowes came to day. Mon 21st Cold. Chopping. Tuesy 22nd Cold. Chopping Wed 23rd Cesar to Fergus with 16 bush'5 w1 weigh'd 151 /2 to Webster at 4/6. Augustus & Felix chopping. Thursy 24 Cesar to Saw Mill for boards. A & F Chopping - fine mild day Frid 25 Augustus to Saw Mill for the boards that remained Satury 26. Chopping thick misty day. thawing. Sundy 27. Fine day; thawing. Mon 28th a little frosty; but not cold. Felix to Fergus with 14 bushls wheat for grist. Flour back at midnight. �[afreurep118] The last month have been very favorable many days mild and pleasant. 1842 March 1st Tuesy fine day misty and some rain thawing all chopping - Wednesy 2nd Misty & rainy, picking wheat for sowing. Thursy 3rd Fridy 4th Satury 5th Chopping. & threshg wheat. Sunday 6th Cold; roads all covered with Ice. very slippery Mon 7 A & F chopping. Cesar & I threshing Barley; the last for this year. Tuesy 8th Laid the floor in the cow house. Wednes 9th Thursy 10th Friday 11th Satury 12th chopping, laid up some rails on thursday Sunday 13th Mr Black came yesterday to assess the land and cattle. and took acct of our number and ages. and what corn & potatoes we grew last year. and what quantity of sugar we made. the weather cold and frosty the last three days. Fine today. Mony 14th Tuesy 15 & Wedy 16th Chopping. weather mild. Thursy 17th Fine day, got in the oat stack & splitting rails. Fridy 18th & Satury 19th very fine; hauling & laying uprails. Suny 20th Fine Mild day; Cesar & myself went to Griffith Mon 21. Snowy all day Chopping Tues 22. Snow 6 or 7 inches deep. drawing Logs & chopping Wed 23. drawing Hay (1/2 a Ton) from Andrew Sim's Thurs 24. Cutting & drawing Barn Logs. rainy afternoon Fri 25. Rain & heavy Thunder at 2 or three o'clock this morning. Satury 26 chopping & drawing Logs. Suny 27 Snowing in the forenoon very large flakes. Mony 28th Nancy & Cherry calved Felix choppping. Augustus & Cesar Tapping trees, for Sugar making. [afreurep119] 1842 Marh 29. Hung the Sugar boilers, sap running. 30th Wednesy Made 2 cakes of Sugar. 31st T h u r s yvery cold, no sap. - spring froze this morning Aprl 1st Friday. boiling sap. Felix & Augustus chopping, milder 2nd Satury made 2 cakes of Sugar. finishd chopping. warm. Suny 3rd - Mony 4 boiled some sap. Tuesy 5 Snowing. Finished threshing oat wheat. Wedy 6th Began to sow spring wheat. ( Poll calved on Monday 4th April in the woods) Thurs 7th Sowing wheat. & dragg9 Friday 8th Sowing wheat & dragg9 Satur 9th Augustus dragging. Frosty at nights �Sunday 10th Fine mild morning. - Lilly's last years calf torn to pieces last night by the wolves. - Felix & Cesar at Mr Bowles Barn raising yesterday Saty 9th Mon 11 dragging & plowing. Tuesy 12 dragging wheat barn Field. Wednesy 13 dragging Barn Field, plowing. Augustus riving stakes. Thurs 14th Finished dragging Barn Field. began to burn brush fence Friy 15. Sowed peas; plowed them in. burning brush fence Satur 16th Sowed more peas. cut down basswood tree, rove rails and made the Fence good past the brush fence. weather fine, frosty at nights, wind cold. Sunday 17th Fine dry morning, wind rather cold. Mony 18 rainy, dressed wt. - Tuesy 19 splitting stakes & plowing. Wedy 20. Sowed spring wheat; in the wet part; & dragging it. Thurs 21. dragging the peas - Very warm day. Friy 22. dragging; & sowing oats; & plowing finished today, got the last of the turnips into the Barn, very hot to day. Saty 23. Sowing more oat & dragging. [afreurep120] Sunday 24 Apr1 1842. Fine day pleasant Borrowed Mr Baxters Saints rest. 25 Mondy putting up stakes & riders 26 Tuesy the same wind cold 27 Wedy Felix to Fergus with 8 bushls wheat. Snowing 28 Thursy ground covered with Snow this morning. 29 Fridy putting up Stakes & riders snow ail gone 30 Saty Ibid - Fine day - no Cattle home tonight. 1 May Sunday - Fine day - Mrs & Mr Hindley dined with Brot Mrs Freure's new gown ([?] 2 May Mony Cesar to Guelph fair, bot 1/2 bushl grass seed 5s /0 York 3 Tuesy Logg9 brush fence Wedy 4 Same. planted potatoes 5 Thursy Staking & Ridering. & cutting rafters. 6 Friy Sowing barley. 7 Satury dragging barley & cutting rafters carrying muck on potatoe land. planted some on brush fence land - 8 Suny Fine day. Fine all last week. 9 Mony Brought 2 bush'oats from Henly's, sowed grass seed 10 Tuesy sowed oats by the fall wheat, planted potatoes, pumkins and Indian corn. 11th Wedy Finished dragging oats, cut & peeled logs for milk House 12 Thursy Augustus to Hog's with pair oxen dragging. Finished plowing & dragged potatoe ground. cut down trees against the brush fence. 13 — Friy Rainy day. 14 Satur7 Cutting & making shingles, fine day 15 Suny fine day. 16 Mony Found Hendley's Cow. making shingles planted Indian corn, onions French beans &c Lilly calved in the pasture �17 Tuesy 18 Wedy 19th Thursy 20 Friday 21 Satury , making shingles all the week. Finished planting potatoes. [afreurep121] Sunday 22 May 1842 Rainy Mony 23rd began the Milk-house laid the Logs. Tuesy 24. Cut rafters & peeled them. and made them. Wedy 25. put the rafters up. — Thursy 26. Cesar to Fergus for nails. Fridy 27 put the shingles on. Saty 28. laid the floor finished it compleatly. Suny 29th Fine day. Mony 30. Augustus went round to ask people to the barn raising Cesar to Fergus for whiskey, rice, currts, nutmegs, mustard &c. Felix shot a porcupine. Tuesy 31st Laid the foundation of the barn. Wednesy 1st June preparing for the raising tomorrow. Mrs Hindley baking bread, cakes &c and boiling 2 hams. Thursy 2 June Barn raised to day, beautiful fine day. Friy 3 rainy. I went to Mr Logfrin's. Augustus Felix & Cesar carrying home articles we borrowed. Satury 4 Training day at Fergus. fine day Suny 5th Fine d a y . - Mony 6th drew up the rafters. Tues 7th Framed the rafters & put them up. Jem Rowes assisted Wed 8 - Drew shingles stuff & made shingles - sharp frost last night Thurs 9th Augustus & Felix at Cormy's Barn raising. Rainy. Friday 10th making shingles. frost. Satury 11th making shingles & drawing more Logs. making scaffold and priming rafters Suny 12 Fine day. Mony 13 on the road cross waying bottom of concession Tues 14. opening & crosswaying by the House Wed 15 Crosswaying at Bridge Thurs 16. cutting down Trees on the concession from the Bridge Fri 17. the same Satury 18 making road from Bridge to Mr Bowles Sun 19th Fine day. growing showers latter part of the week, warm. Mon 20 Tues 21 Wednesy 22 Thurs 23 shingling Barn Frid 24 Finished shingling Barn. Felix burning brush; went well. [afreurep122] 1842 Satury 25 Augustus to Fergus with 10 bushls wheat; rainy; Brush fence caught fire. split rails & fenced the breach Sunday 26. Warm day; light Showers; growing day. �Mon 27. Augustus to Fergus took 3 dollars & 2/4 !4 Sterling. paid Sim's for hay 4 dollars. Cutting thro into the new barn. Tues 28th Lilly to Bull at Jem Row's. Chopping up afternoon. Wed 29. Began Logging. Thursy 30th logging. Frid. 1st July Logging Satury 2 July rainy all day. Hunting for Daizy. Sunday 3rd July. Poll to Bull at Jem Rowe's. Fine day. Mon 4 Tues 5. Wednesy 6th Logging. Thursy 7th Cesar at Griffyths Barn raising. burning logs Friy 8 Cesar at Griffyths rasing rafters. burning logs Satury 9 burning logs & brush. Sunday 10th (Nancy to Bull at Jem Rowes. Nancy.) Mony 11th branding. Tues 12th branding. Wednes 13 burning brush. Thurs 14th splitting rails. Tulip to Bull at Jem Rowes yesterday Wednesy 13th July Friday 15. branding Forenoon. one of dogs dreadfully torn by a Bear, forced to kill it directly. Satur 16th Logging at Jas Armstrong's 2 pair of oxen & 3 men Sunday 17th very hot day, have been hot all the last week Mon 18 Tues 19 Wedy 20 Thurs 21. hot weather Logging. Frid 22 Violet to Bull at Jem Rowes Satur 23. Logging. Sunday 24 Fine day. Mony 25 Tuesy 26 Wed 27. Logging & burning & mowing grass. Thurs 28. (Cherry to Bull at Jem Rowes) Friday 29th & Satur 30 Logging 29 Friday Logging. 30th Satury Hindley's sheep pen raising; rainy all day, did not go. made a rack for the waggon. Felix hunting cattle found them at night 31st Sunday fine day. Mony 1st August got the hay into the Barn sowed 2 acres of Turnips. August 2nd Tuesy fine morng. Finished dragging Turnips Wed 3rd Logging Thursy 4th Augustus to Mill with 12 bushls wheat Jas Armstrong had 2 bushls of it. Friy 5 - Satur 6th Logging, yesterday fetched a sow & nine pigs from Jonn Listers. Finished howing potatoes [afreurepl 23] Sunday 7 Augst 1842 Fine day, hunting cattle all day could not find them Mon 8 hunting cattle all day. found them, burning Log heaps Tues 9th Primrose to Bull. Logging. Wedy 10th Logging -Thursy 11 Laying round Turnips. Fridy 12 Logging Satury 13th Logging Jemmy Armstrong helping borrowed bottle of whiskey of Mr Bowles Sunday 14 Fine day. fine all last week; hot. Mony 15th Began to mow Barley. Burning log heaps & branding. Tuesy 16th branding; and finished mowing Barley. Wednes17. Rainy making cradle & Clearing the Barn. Heavy rain last night. �Thursy 18. pulled down the ox shed Primrose to Bull again Friday 19. Satury 20th Cutting fall wheat. Sunday 21 Fine day. Nancy & Daisy have been lost a week. Mon 22. cutting wheat. Tues 23rd Same & carrying Barley. Wedy 24. Cutting wheat. Thursy 25 Cutting & Carrying. Fridy 26 Cutting forenoon rain afternoon Satury 27. heavy showers of rain. began to hoe Turnips Sunday 28. very fine day & very hot. Felix & Cesar in woods hunting after cattle two cows Daisy & Nancy have been lost two weeks. Mony 29 finished cutting fall wheat. Tuesy 30th & Wednesy 31 Carrying Thursy 1st September Carrying fall wheat forenoon; rain afternoon Friday 2nd Cutting oats & taking up peas & cutting wheat by the Barn. Satury 3rd Rainy. Sunday 4th Fine day Daisy & Primrose came home this morning. & 3 of the young Cattle with them Mr Potter from Erin came this morning on the hunt after his cattle Mony 5th finished cutting the wheat by the Barn; the other lost cattle came home this afternoon. Tuesy 6th Began to cut the spring wheat in the 20 acres. Wednesy 7th Cutting spring wheat. Thurs 8th Got home 4 loads fall wheat rainy afternoon left some in the field. threshing fall wheat for sowing Friday 9th Sowed two acres of wheat this morning; rainy threshing more wheat, & dragging. Satury 10. Fine day finished dragging. laid up more rails round the turnips. took up peas. Cut spring wheat afternoon. [in margin] Daisy Sunday the 4th September Daisy to Bull at Jem Rowes [afreurep124] Sunday 11 Sepr 1842. Rain this morning. warmer than yesterday Mony 12th Rain'd very fast all last night. - rain all this afternoon fast Tuesy 13th raining almost all last night. spring wheat growing as it stands. Oats and peas on the ground; fine this morning. Wednesy 14. Turned the oats & peas. Cut some spring wheat. Thurs 15th - Tyed & carried oats. green & moist some of them Friday 16 - Carried the spring wheat by the Barn. light showers afternoon. Satury 17th - Carried the peas & one load of oats, & two of Fall wheat, the last Sunday 18th - Light showers; but a warm & pleasant day. Mony 19 - cutting & carrying spring wheat. - Fine day. Tuesy 20 - D° D° fine day. Carried wheat to night & last night by moon light Wed. 21 - rain last night. took down the oat stack & made 2 of it. rainy Thurs 22 - Frost & snow this morning. Snowing at times all day. Cutting & carrying wheat. Friday 23. Fine morning. Frost; ground hard. Cutting & carrying wheat Saturday 24. Finished cutting & carrying spring wheat; very fine & hot �Sunday 25. Fine day. I was unwell laid almost all day; could not read. Monday 26. Cutting oats tying up & carrying. very fine day. Tuesday 27. Carried all the oats. Harvest done. very fine day Wednesy 28. sowed more wheat yesterday. took up the potatoes were the brush fence was. dragging wheat-land Thurs 29 - Threshed & dressed spring wheat. Aug. & Felix branding Frid 30 Cesar to Fergus with 8 Bushls wheat sold one for tobacco 2 of old wheat & 6 of new ground. Satury 1 Octr Sowed more wheat. put up 2 log heaps - rainy afternoon Sunday 2nd October Fine day. Mony 3rd - Dragging wheat & Threshing Fall wheat. Tuesy 4 Augustus & Cesar to Fergus (first Fair.) taking up potatoes. Wedy 5 sowed the last wheat. dragging. Thurs 6th dragging & branding Fridy 7th branding & doing up oat stacks. rain afternoon Satury 8th Augustus Felix & Cesar at Hindley's Logging. Sunday 9th Rainy last night, & all day to day. � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/883b9b9dc8c9dd0dc7f83c755993cf11.pdf ed351230543d79fb257bc7c7edc757d7 PDF Text Text Douglas McTavish Diary Y996.107.1 Stanley Township June 23rd 1876 to Nov. 16th, 1877 1876 Memoranda June 23 Making a gate for the lane at the barn and setting posts, also received from Aikenhead $3.50 for tickets sold by him for the pic-nic June 24 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid for goods 70¢ also sold 15 lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb - in the after -noon hanging a gate taking home Willie’s roller and doing chores Very warm to day June 26 Hauling out dung on the summer fallow. Very warm Gregor’s men hauling gravel from here to day June 27 Taking out dung till 4 p.m then went to Clinton to get a shoe on Nance, and paid for goods 85¢ June 28 At road work all day Number of loads to day 156 June 29 In the forenoon working on the road - in the afternoon scuffling potatoes, and taking dishes from Clinton for the pic-nic, also paid Hunter for ½ lbs tea 40¢ and for strawberries 10¢ June 30 At the pic-nic all day also paid Anne Walker for service $5.00 and for ticket 25¢ Amount realised from pic-nic $60.60 less $1.00 not accounted for by the master. Weather pleasant July 1 Hauling out dung the most of the day. Showery to-day, after dark at a mee ting in the school house to settle up about the pic-nic. July 3 Spreading dung, and plowing till 5 p.m. then went to Clinton and paid Campbell for bit snap 5¢ Davis for 1 ½ lbs paris green 60¢ and for scythe 85c and butcher for 8 ½ lbs of beef 60¢ also paid Davis for two pair thistle gloves $1.00 July 4 In the forenoon plowing in the afternoon at McLaugh-lin’s raising. Rained a shower in the forenoon July 5 Plowing till 4 p.m after that hauling dung and rails and repairing the lane Showery in the forenoon 1 �July 6 Hauling out dung all day Racey for snath* 65¢ mowing with the scythe in the evening July 7 Hauling out dung all day July 15 Mowing, raking, and carting hay, also paid old Beesley for picture $2.00 July 8 In the forenoon hoeing potatoes, after dinner went to Clinton and paid Davis for quart of machine oil 37 ½¢ after coming home drilling up the potatoes. Received a letter from Jamie to-day who gives his address as James Craig Dease creek Cassiar Very warm to day July 10 Drilling potatoes and scuffling turnips till 4p.m then spreading dung Rained a little in the evening July 11 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Warm to day July 12 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Very warm Procession of Orangemen from Clinton to Bayfield to day July 13 Plowing the summer fallow in the forenoon - in the afternoon drilling potatoes July 14 Began to mow - in the forenoon mowing, after dinner went to Clinton and paid July 17 Mowing, raking, carting, and taking in hay July 18 Taking in hay* till 2 p.m then cutting round the fences, also paid butcher for beef 40¢ * Aikenhead and John with their team helping at the hay July 19 Mowing round the fence cor -ners all day. July 20 Mowing a while in the morning then gathering round the fence corners, rained about noon, in the evening went out to Clinton with the master for some new books for the Sunday school, also paid Davis for pound of paris green 50¢ July 21 Turning hay, cleaning turnips and gathering the hay in the fence corners July 22 Taking in hay in the forenoon in the evening went to Clinton and paid Switzer for ham $2.80 Davis for glass 8¢ and Anne Walker for service $4.75 Rained in the afternoon * A snath is a type of scythe. 2 �July 24 Commenced to cut fall wheat today, Got the first mess of new potatoes Weather cool and windy Aug 1 Taking in wheat and barley. Weather pleasant July 25 Reaping wheat and binding Paid per Jos. McCully for sugar in Clinton $1.00 Aug 2 Taking in barley till 6p.m then chopping rail timber in the bush. Warm to-day July 26 In the forenoon setting up wheat and taking in hay - in the afternoon splitting rails in the bush Aug 3 In the forenoon raking barley stubble and taking it in - in the afternoon plowing the summer fallow. Cloudy and warm July 27 Chopping and splitting rails till 5 p.m then went to Clinton and exchan -ged a glass for the window Showery after 5, o-clock Messrs. Campbell from Woodstock visited at Craig’s this afternoon July 28 Reaping barley and chopping rail timber. Visited by Campbells from Woodstock this evening July 29 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Received from Jas. Robertson $60.00 being for a note drawn in favor of James Craig of Jan, 20th 1875 July 31 Taking in wheat all day Weather beautiful Old Mrs. Ley in Clinton died this morning Aug 4 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Very warm Aug 5 Plowing the summer fallow, after dinner went to Clinton and paid Campbell for repair -ing harness 15¢ and Thompson for groceries 83¢ plowing in the evening. Aug 7 Cutting spring wheat and binding. Warm and dry Aug 8 Cutting and binding wheat Aug 9 At Pearson’s threshing all day. Very warm Aug 9 Paid butcher for beef $1.00 also paid Robertson for two 3 �little pigs $4.00 Aug 10 Threshing in the forenoon at home - in the afternoon cutting wheat and binding Aug 11 Binding wheat, and cutting a swath around the oats Rained a little in the evening. Aug 12 Stooking wheat and binding Dull in the forenoon - in the afternoon clear Aug 14 Cutting oats till 4 p.m after that binding Aug 15 Binding oats till 6 p.m. then shocking Aug 16 Shocking oats till 2 p.m then taking in spring wheat Aug 17 Taking in wheat all day Visited by D.Stewart and wife this evening Aug 18 Taking in wheat in the morn -ing , then went to Clinton with Duncan Stewart and wife, then pulling pease Rained in the evening Aug 19 Pulling peas all day Douglie raking stubble Aug 21 Pulling pease all day frost this morning. Aug 22 Pulling pease in the forenoon - in the afternoon taking in the pease. Aug 23 Plowing the head lands of the summer fallow and harrowing, also pulling last of the peas. Dull and Cloudy, it having rained last night. Aug 24 In the forenoon cutting out an opening in the old house for the reaper and turning pease - in the afternoon took in one load of pease and quit on account of the rain in the evening went down to see James McCully; also received from Willie $15.07 for seed wheat he got two years ago Aug 25 In the forenoon fireing about the old house in the afternoon went to Clinton with some wool for carding, and paid McGarner for dye stuffs 74¢ also got from Callander $2.00 worth of sugar and sold him 8 doz of eggs; also ordered at Gilray’s a coat for myself for $12.00 to be ready in eight days. Cool to-day 4 �Aug 26 Taking in the reaper and mower in the morning after that taking in pease and oats. Cool and windy Aug 28 Taking in oats. Finished harvesting to day. Weather temperate and pleasant Aug 29 Taking home sand in the forenoon - in the afternoon went to Clinton to get Jess shod, after that cleaning wheat. Cloudy and warm Aug 30 Cleaning and sowing wheat Aug 31 Went to Clinton in the forenoon to get the pump sucker repaired, and paid Ferguson for same 38¢ in the afternoon chopping rail timber Sept 1 Chopping rail timber the most of the day Sept 2 In the forenoon sawing rail timber - in the afternoon went down to Graham’s with my gravel a/c, it being for Pearson 184 loads and for Gregor 78 loads, after that went to Clinton and paid Gilray for new coat $12.00 Corbett for carding $1.12 Thompson for 50 lbs of oatmeal $1.75 Combe for box of pills 25¢ and other things 50¢ Cool to day Sept 4 Sawing and splitting rails, and making a wall. Weather cool Sept 5 Splitting rails all day Weather pleasant Sept 6 Chopping and splitting rails. Weather dry but some appearance of rain this afternoon - wind sou-east Sept 7 At Spear’s threshing all day Weather cloudy and warm Sept 8 Threshing at Spear’s in the forenoon - in the afternoon splitting rails Weather very dry Sept 9 Hauling out rails all day Cloudy but dry. Paid Anne Campbell $11.50 for dress Sept 11 Hauling out rails till 4 p.m, then sawing and splitting blocks for the fence, Anne Walker came here to serve to-day Sept 12 Building a fence all day also paid Aikenhead $3.00 for a lamb 5 �Sept 13 In the forenoon went down to Foote’s and paid him for 12 bushels of lime $2.00, also received from Graham $13.10 for gravel in the afternoon finishing the fence, and cleaning a grist Sept 14 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with a grist 8 49/60 bushels of fall wheat, which I exchanged at Fair’s for for flour, getting 37 lbs to the bushel - and paid for ink and copy books 15¢ - in the afternoon plowing and threshing oats for the horses Sept 15 Plowing till 4 p.m when I was visited by Jno Stewart N.E. Hope, whom I drove down to Hugh McGregor’s. Weather cool Sept 16 In the morning went out to Clinton and paid Davis for plow paint 60¢ Thompson for ham 29 lbs $4.00 and Yuill for paper 5¢ after that plowing till 4 p.m then drawing water for the lime Peter Purdew running off the lime this afternoon Weather very dry Sept 18 Plowing and drawing water from the river for the lime. Dull with a drizzly rain all day Sept 19 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon mowing some grass and burning it Douglie plowing in the afternoon Sept 20 In the forenoon mowing wild grass, and grubbing stumps - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Davis for nails 25¢. Weather warm today Sept 21 Grubbing stumps, Douglie plowing Sept 22 Do - - Do Sept 23 Plowing all day, also paid Anne Walker $2.75 for service Sept 25 Plowing till 4 p.m. then went to Clinton and paid for bagful of hair 50¢ also sold 6 14/16 lbs of butter at 17¢ per lb. Rained very heavy this evening Sept 26 At McEwen’s threshing all day. Rainy and cold Sept 27 At McEwen’s in the forenoon and at Aikenhead’s in the afternoon threshing 6 �Sept 28 At London to see the Fair, with Douglie and Kitty and paid for expenses $5.30. Showery to day Sept 29 In the forenoon mowing some rough grass in the pea grounds, Douglie harrowing in the afternoon at Willie’s threshing Sept 30 At Willie’s threshing. Loaned of Aikenhead a bagful of oats for the horses Oct 2 In the forenoon asking hands for threshing and killing a sheep - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Thompson for groceries $1.35 and the tanner for bagful of hair 50¢, plasterers here to-day Oct 3 Threshing in the forenoon and for about an hour in the afternoon - in the afternoon clearing the barn floor and door. Rained steady the most of the forenoon and part of the afternoon Oct 4 Went to Goderich and paid Elliott for a Newfoundland pup $4.00 and other expenses 40¢ in the evening went to Clinton and paid for a pair of boots for Douglie $2.25 and for nails 4¢ Showery in the afternoon, Clinton shew* to day Oct 5 Commenced to drain, Douglie plowing. Weather pleasant Oct 6 At Finlay McEwen’s threshing all day Oct 7 At McEwen’s threshing. Weather cold and wet. Oct 9 At Innes’ threshing all day Oct 10 At the same till 3 p.m after that choring about the barn. Weather chang -eable and cold Oct 11 Went down to Foote’s in the forenoon and paid him for 8 bushels of lime $1.35 after coming home running off the lime, then went to Clinton and paid Campbell for halter strap 25¢. Ground covered with snow this morning Oct 12 Begun to dig potatoes Weather milder to day, but hard draft this morning Oct 13 Digging potatoes all day Weather pleasant Oct * 14 Show 7 �In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid for a pair of shoes for Johnny $1.00 and for school basket 8¢ also paid for a sunday school book in place of Anderson 25¢ in the afternoon digging potatoes and doing chores. Weather cold to day with showers of snow Oct 16 Lathing the pantry. Douglie plowing. Robt Newry plastering here all day. Weather milder to day Oct 17 In the morning went out to Clinton to exchange two chimney thimbles and sold Davis a sheep skin for 50¢ also paid him for 4 clothes hooks 15¢ - digging potatoes the rest of the day Weather clear and dry Oct 18 Digging potatoes all day Willie’s boy helping. A clear and beautiful day Oct 19 In the forenoon repairing the fence between me and Innes - in the afternoon at Ernest’s sale, and bought a cow at $25.75 payable in twelve months! Oct 20 Cleaning pease and wheat tailings, Douglie plowing Weather pleasant Oct 21 In the forenoon digging potatoes and doing chores in the afternoon went to Trick’s mill with five bags of chap-stuff for which I paid 50¢ then went to Clinton and paid Thompson for goods $4.45 Nelles for toys 30¢ and Mary Charlie for weaving $3.50 Weather pleasant. Oct 23 Did nothing but chores it being very wet all day Jno. Elliott finished plas -tering here to-day Oct 24 Plastering round the sill of the house in the cellar, and cleaning out up stairs. Very wet to day Oct 25 In the forenoon cropping turnips, in the afternoon at MaHoffy’s sale but got nothing. Cold and wet Oct 26 In the forenoon went out to Clinton and paid Davis for a new plow $14.00 less 84¢ for the cast -ings of the old plow - in the afternoon plowing Weather cold and wet Oct 27 Plowing all day. Began to snow about dusk with thunder and lightning 8 �Oct 28 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid Miller for stone drill 50¢ Davis for rape* 15¢ Combe for drugs 10¢ and Campbell for halter 65¢ Very muddy and slushy roads, ground flooded with water Oct 30 Plowing all day, paid yesterday 75¢ for sunday school prizes Oct 31 Plowing all day Nov 1 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with the bull, and received from Neil Matheson for him $15.00 and paid goods 15¢ in the after -noon plowing. Very warm for the season paid Anne Campbell for dress $1.50 Nov 2 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon at the Sunday school examina -tion, it being thanksgiving. Nov 3 Plowing and making a dog house. Rainy all day Nov * 4 1. A plant, Brassica napus, of the mustard family, whose leaves are used for food for hogs, sheep, etc., and whose seeds yield rape oil. 2. The residue of grapes, after the juice has been extracted, used as a filter in making vinegar. Plowing all day. Weather moderate. Paid in Clinton for goods $6.36 also paid to Mary Charlie for cotton yarn 88¢ Nov 6 In the forenoon helping Aikenhead to kill a pig in the afternoon did nothing on account of the rain which fell steady all day Nov 7 Plowed a little sod and pulled some turnips. Showery to day Nov 8 Plowed a little sod in the forenoon - in the afternoon went to Henry Cole’s sale but bought nothing. Cold and wet Nov 9 Hauling in turnips all day except a while in the evening I was pulling turnips. Weather moderate Nov 10 Hauling in turnips till 3 p.m. after that plowing sod Weather mild. Nov 11 Plowing sod in the forenoon after dinner went up to Willie’s and borrowed of him five bags of pease for the pigs, after that plowing sod. Weather pleasant Nov 13 Plowing stubble all day Cloudy and warm 9 �Nov 14 Plowing, also took Frighty to Innes’ bull, also paid Kitty $5.00 for service last year. Cloudy and chilly Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon went down to Brucefield and received from Brownlee $11.12 for milk. Snowing a little Nov 15 Plowing all day. Called on by the collector who will be in Brucefield on the 9th of next month to receive taxes Nov 23 Plowing in the orchard in the forenoon - in the afternoon choring about the barn. Snowing the most of the afternoon. After dark attended a meeting in the school house to take into consideration the passing of the proposed Dunkin act in this County Nov 16 Plowing all day. Received from Henry Craig $2.20 for bull fees. Inspector visited the school today. Weather pleasant Nov 17 Plowing all day Weather still mild Nov 18 Douglie plowing in the forenoon - in the afternoon went to Clinton and exchanged with Fair 9 35/60 bushels of spring wheat for flour at 38 lbs per bushel total 364 lbs also received from Willie 20 lbs of pork to be returned Cloudy and threatening Nov 20 Ditching all day. Weather mild for the season Nov 21 Plowing in the orchard. Called on by church Trusties for seat rent to whom I paid $6.00 being paid till 1st March 1877 Nov 22 Nov 24 Choring about the house and barn all day. Called on by Mr McMillan to whom I paid $4.50 for trees received last spring, also ordered by him for next spring the following garden trees and shrubs 11 spruce trees $2.75 Strawberries 12 plants 50¢ Currants 4 $1.00 Gooseberries 2 50¢ Rose-bushes 2 $1.00 Double-flowering almond 1 50¢ Wigelia Rose 1 50¢ Snowball 1 25¢ Honey suckle gratisTotal $ 7.00 to be sent next spring Nov 25 In the forenoon putting a stand under the stove in the room and other chores - in the afternoon went out to Clinton and paid Beacon for mending Katy’s shoes 50¢ and $1.20 for a pair of shoes for Lizzie and paid Gilroy for cap for Douglie $1.00 and for groceries 20¢ and Searle 5¢ for two lantern glasses, total $2.95 Weather 10 �very mild for the season Nov 27 Feeding cattle, cutting wood, boiling pease, hoop -ing barrels and killing geese. Snowing softly the most of the day Nov 28 At Katy Craig’s marriage who was married to George Seales by Mr. McQuaig at their own place Sandy’s Christina here this evening. Weather mild Nov 29 Doing chores the most of the day. Weather moderate Nov 30 Did nothing but chores Stormy and cold. Dec 1 Choring in the forenoons - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid for Mensuration Book 30¢ and 5¢ for ink. Stormy to day Dec 2 Went to Church in the fore -noon, preaching by Mr Ayle of Ratho and sold 7 chickens at 95¢ also paid for over shoes $3 and other goods $1.00 Visited by Archy McCully this evening Dec 4 In the forenoon went down to McCully’s with Christy in the afternoon doing chores Weather mild Dec 5 In the forenoon butchering two pigs and a steer - in the afternoon went out to Clinton and sold to Davis the steer’s hide (being 56lbs) for $3.22 and paid Coats for a barrel 75¢ Combe for a bag of salt 40¢ and Mary Charlie for weaving $1.50 Weather mild Dec 6 Cutting up beef and pork and doing chores. Weight of the steer 370 lbs exclusive of the head and of the pigs 210 and 230 lbs Weather mild with some signs of a storm Dec 7 Cleaning wheat and doing chores. Visited by McCully’s family this evening Dec 8 In the forenoon in Clin -ton with a load of wheat 26 57/60 bushels which I sold to Jos. Fair at $1.12 per bus Amt $30.04 in the afternoon doing chores. Very stormy Received from James Fair about half 27 lbs bushel of Russian wheat for an experiment next spring: no charge for it Dec 9 Went down to Brucefield to pay my taxes, but was disappointed, the Collector not being there. Very cold and stormy to day 11 �Dec 11 Choring about the house and barn. Weather still cold Dec 12 Did nothing but chores Visited at the Master’s after dark, with Sandy’s Christy Weather soft and mild Dec 13 Went to Clinton in the forenoon with Christy who went home and paid Yuill for pocket book $1.00 and Thompson for oat meal 40¢ being 12lbs, after -noon doing chores Weather still soft and mild Dec 14 Went up to Jno Elliot’s in the forenoon for a man to whitewash - in the after -noon threshing pease and doing chores. Weather mild Dec 15 Threshing and cleaning pease. Cold and windy Jem. Cook came here to whitewash about 9 a.m. Dec 16 Did nothing but chores Jem Cook finished white -washing about 11 a.m. Exceedingly stormy since last night Dec 18 In the forenoon took up five bags of chap-stuff to Trick’s Mill - in the afternoon doing chores. Visited by Dan Buie this evening. Weather cold and frosty Dec 19 Did nothing but chores Weather cold and stormy. Dec 20 Did nothing but chores Frosty and cold. Called on by Wilson’s boys after night for a horse to go for a doctor for their mother to whom I gave Jess Dec 21 At the school examination the most of the day Weather milder to day Dec 22 Went to Varna to the nomi -nation and paid for taxes $34.83 Weather mild Robert Craig visited here this evening from Cobourgh Dec 23 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid for goods $3.28 in the afternoon went back and sold to Perrin my barley at 53¢ per bushel to be delivered next Tuesday and paid Nelles for Roscoe’s Chemistry 30¢ and Davis for clothes hooks 8¢ Stormy in the afternoon Dec 25 Christmas day, filing the hand saw in the forenoon in the afternoon cleaning barley. Cold and frosty Dec 26 In the forenoon went out 12 �to Clinton with a load of barley 32 ¾ bushels for Perrin in the afternoon cleaning barley. Moderate to day Dec 27 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with a load of barley for Perrin being 78 ¾ bushels altogether Amt recei -ved for it $41.75 also paid Davis for 2 lbs of nails 8¢ In the afternoon at Pearson’s threshing. Weather moderate Dec 28 At Pearson’s threshing in the forenoon - in the afternoon threshing pease at home. Paid Charlie Wilson 75¢ for taking my place at Craig’s threshing when I was at the Western Fair. Weather moderate Dec 29 Went back to Hullet to see Katy Cold and stormy Threshing and cleaning pease - returned to Willie five bags of pease I got from him in the fall Weather clear and frosty Jan 3 Threshing pease, and doing chores. Frosty and cold Jan 4 Threshing pease, and doing chores. Steady cold Jan 5 In the forenoon cleaning pease - in the afternoon went out to Clinton and paid Coats for pound of tea 80¢ Davis for candlestick 20¢ and Beacon for mending Douglie’s boot 20¢ Clear and beautiful to day 1877 Jan 1 At the poll in the forenoon in the afternoon at Mrs. Wilson’s funeral Jan 6 In the forenoon in Clinton with a load of pease 30 ¾ bus which I sold to Perrin at 70¢ per bus. Amt $21.52 and paid Nelles for a Second and a Fifth Book 85 Erwin for 50lbs of oatmeal $1.50 and Beacon for mending my boot 5¢ Received a letter from Jamie with $2.00 for the Clinton “New Era” which I sent according to his request retaining the half dollar over also received from Willie $50.00 being part payment of a loan due on the 1st October last - in the afternoon taking in some straw from the stack. Weather clear and beautiful Jan Jan Dec 30 Threshing pease and doing chores. Mrs. Wilson died this morning. Cold and stormy School rate $21.97 Rate on the $.00485 General rate $9.51 Debenture “ 12.46 Section Asst $197340.00 2 8 13 �Went to Seaforth in the morning and paid O. C. Willson $94.95 for Reaper and mower and left my Collage Bible at McGregor’s in Harpurhey to be bound and sent up to Coat’s in Clinton when finished also paid Geo. Diehl for a/c $11.25, after coming home doing chores. Cold with snow also paid McLean for the Expositor and Globe $3.15 for the current year Jan 9 Did nothing but chores Very cold and frosty Jan 10 At the school meeting in the forenoon and was again appointed Auditor, also took a contract of 8 cords of fire-wood two feet long, to be delivered before the 1st of April next at $1.25 per cord. Mr Butchart was again elected Trustee in the afternoon chopping and sawing firewood in the bush. Milder to day Jan 11 Did nothing but chores Snowing heavy all day Jan 12 Choring about the house and barn. Very frosty Jan 13 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid Fisher for goods $1.90 Beacon for repairing my boot 8¢ and Yuill for foolscap 10¢ in the afternoon did nothing but chores Very cold and stormy Received from O.C. Willson my two notes for reaper and mower of $94.95 Jan 15 Hauling in wood, and doing chores. Snowing in the evening Jan 16 Taking in wood in the forenoon in the afternoon doing chores and waiting on Will McQuaig who visited here this evening and preached in the school house after dark Weather moderate Jan 17 In the forenoon doing chores in the afternoon went round with Aikenhead to gather something for Chas. McLeod Received in cash $4.50 and about 250 lbs of flour with some meat and potatoes Clear and beautiful to day Jan 18 Doing chores in the forenoon in the afternoon went down to Jno Gilmour’s for seed oats but he was away from home Jan 19 Taking in straw all day the straw stack having fallen over last night Weather mild to day Jan 20 Taking in straw and doing chores. Thawed last night Blustery and cold to day Jan 22 Chopping down some hem- 14 �locks for saw logs, and doing chores. Moderate to day Jan 23 Chopping wood in the bush in the forenoon - in the afternoon cleaning wheat and doing chores. Very cold Jan 24 In the forenoon cleaning a grist and doing chores - in the afternoon went out to see Chas. McLeod, and paid 6¢ for postage stamps, and 25¢ for other articles Very cold Jan 25 In the forenoon cleaning a grist, and doing chores - in the afternoon went to Trick’s with a grist of 115/60 bushels and got 440 lbs of flour Weather moderate Jan 26 In the forenoon went down to Jno Gilmour’s to see about seed oats - in the afternoon doing chores, after that went down to McCully’s to see about some seed wheat I was wishing to get from him. Weather moderate Jan 27 Sawing saw-logs in the bush and doing chores. Douglie helping Jan 29 Taking home saw-logs to the house, and doing chores A beautiful day Jan 30 Hauling out saw-logs to the house, Clear and fine snow soft in the afternoon Charles McLeod died this evening about 6:30 Jan 31 Went out to Clinton with two saw-logs in the forenoon, in the afternoon doing chores went in the evening to McLeod’s. Weather still soft Paid Davis for a window light 5¢ Feb 1 In the forenoon chopping logs in the bush - in the afternoon at Chas. McLeods’s funeral. Received from Willie $100.00 being part payment of a loan. Weather still soft Feb 2 Brought home from Pearson 20 bushels of pease, and paid for same $15.00 Feb 2 In the afternoon doing chores and chopping wood in the bush. Weather still soft Feb 3 In the forenoon in Clinton and sold Thompson 4 bags of potatoes (6 2/3 bushels) at $1.00 a bag, receiving therefor 4lbs of tea and $1.00 worth of sugar, also paid Beacon for mending Douglie’s boot 10¢ and Rowell for a/c $4.35 - in the afternoon called on by McPlunkett about the school business - after that sawing in the bush Weather still soft 15 �Feb 5 Taking saw logs to Clinton Received from Willie $100.00 being part payment of a loan Feb 6 Hauling logs to Clinton and doing chores, also paid the following accounts - vs – Jas. Fair sawing $11.44 Davis for goods $23.34 and Thompson for groceries $28.75 also paid Mr McGregor bookbinder per Mr. Coats for binding Cottage Bible $3.00 and Sheppard for bottle of whisky 75¢ Feb 7 Took a saw-log to Clinton in the forenoon - in the afternoon went back for a load of lumber, also paid for a bottle of whiskey for the sawyers 25¢ Weather still soft Feb 8 Doing chores and taking home barley from Clinton Weather clear and mild Feb 9 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid Beacon for mending my boots 60¢ and Davis for hinges, bolts etc. $1.80 and brought home three doors for up stairs in the afternoon doing chores and taking home my straw cutter from Robertson. Weather pleasant Feb 10 In the forenoon sawing logs in the bush - in the afternoon at McEwen’s sawing. Weather mild Feb 12 Chopping logs in the bush and doing chores. Stormy and cold to-day Paid Aikenhead $1.00 for Mission schemes Feb 13 Chopping logs in the bush. Visited by master and wife this evening. Weather pleasant Feb 14 Took six bags of chap-stuff up to Tricks and paid him for same 60¢ doing chores the rest of the day Weather pleasant Feb 15 Doing chores, and chopping wood in the bush, also paid Duncan McGregor $7.00 for horse fees for Mr Moffat. Weather soft Feb 16 Went in the forenoon to Clinton with the colt to burn the lampas in her mouth and paid Nelles for set of copies for book-keeping 30¢ Combe for condition powder 25¢ and Fisher for cotton 33¢ in the afternoon sawing logs Feb 17 Sawing logs in the bush Douglie helping. Stormy with snow to day Feb 19 Hauling out logs from the bush. Cold and stormy 16 �Feb 20 Hauling out logs from the bush. Called on by John Elliot to whom I gave $10.00 for plastering up-stairs. Weather mild Feb 21 In the forenoon in Clinton to get some chains mended and paid Thompson for 6 ½ lbs of tallow 45¢ and Fisher for goods 35¢ in the afternoon chopping rail timber in the bush Mr. Thompson inducted in Brucefield to day, and a service at night Feb 22 Chopping rail timber all day. Soft and warm today. Feb 23 In the forenoon sharpening the cross-cut saw, and chopping wood in the bush - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Morrow for pair of shoes for Sandy 80¢ and Thompson for 50 lbs of oat meal $1.75 Weather mild Feb 24 Sawing wood, Douglie helping, also received from James Robertson $2.00 for bull fees. Weather mild Feb 26 Sawing wood, Douglie helping Feb 27 In the forenoon went up to Henry Steep’s and paid him for six bushels of barley $3.35 in the afternoon splitting wood and doing chores Feb 28 Splitting and chopping wood. Weather beautiful Called on by the assessor who assessed me at $4520 March 1 Sawing rail timber in the forenoon Douglie helping in the afternoon chopping and splitting wood March 2 In the forenoon writing a letter to Jamie in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Gilroy for good 27¢ and 3¢ for postage stamps Raining the most of the day March 3 Sawing wood the most of the day Douglie helping Snowing in the afternoon March 5 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid for mending Katy’s shoe 20¢ also got from Thompson three pair of shoes, one for Katy, one for Lizzie and one for Johny Amt $4.00 not paid in the afternoon doing chores Snow squalls all day March 6 In the forenoon taking wood down to the school - in the afternoon went to Clinton and got a bag of apples left by Geo. Seales at Thompson’s, also re- 17 �turned to Thompson a pair of shoes I got yesterday, price $1.50. Very cold and stormy today March 7 Drawing wood to the school all day. Milder today March 8 Sawing wood in the forenoon Very stormy with snow in the afternoon. Did nothing but chores March 9 Very stormy with snow all day. Did nothing but chores. March 10 In the forenoon sawing a little - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Combe for medicines 35¢ Yuill for ink and copies 15¢ and other sundries 20¢ also bought from Callander goods to the amount of $22.01 being mostly cottons and prints with some tweeds and brown duck*, and a pair of shoes for Lizzie and a pair of boots for Douglie Cold to day March 12 In the forenoon choring and splitting wood - in the afternoon went down to McCully’s on a visit along with Aiken -head and the wife March 13 Taking wood to the school and for ourselves. Clear * A heavy, plain-weave cotton fabric for tents, clothing, bags, etc., in any of various weights and widths. and fine to day March 14 In the forenoon went to Clinton to get the sleigh repaired, and paid Yuill for copy for Douglie 10¢ Combe for alum 2¢ and Davis for repairing two pails 30¢ also sold to Thompson 3½ bus of potatoes at 55¢ per bushel taken in groceries, and got from Callander goods to the amount of $13.33 being $10.15 for Douglie’s suit, the balance for other dry goods March 15 In the forenoon took home a load of straw from Innes’ in the afternoon took another from F. McEwen’s Peter Campbell to day putting on the doors up-stairs Duncan McGregor died this morning about 1 a.m. March 16 In the forenoon took a load of straw from McEwen’s in the afternoon cleaning wheat and doing chores Frosty and cold to day March 17 In the forenoon cleaning wheat, in the afternoon at Duncan McGregor’s funeral; also paid James Aikenhead $8.00 for threshing Clear and frosty to-day March 19 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with Peter Campbell’s tools, and got from Campbell 18 �a halter at $1.35 not paid, also got from Thompson a gallon of syrup at 80¢ not paid - in the afternoon doing chores also went down to the school house, and received from Butchart $10.00 for wood Henry Craig died this morning after a long illness Weather cold and frosty also paid Thompson 25¢ for rice. Weather mild March 20 Taking home wood from the bush, and doing chores Frosty and cold all day Lightning and thunder this evening after dark, with a snow storm March 28 In the forenoon went up to Trick’s mill with a grist of ten bags of chap stuff; and paid for same $1.00 – in the afternoon cleaning oats, and doing chores. Weather still cold, and sleighing good Very high wind to day. School examination to day March 21 In the forenoon choring about the house, it being very stormy with snow - in the afternoon at Craig’s funeral, and paid for matches in Clinton 20¢ afternoon pleasant March 22 In the forenoon went down to McCully’s - in the afternoon hauling home wood. Soft to-day March 23 Repairing the sleigh, taking home wood, and doing chores. Weather moderate to day Sandy Walker’s exhibiton to night March 24 In the forenoon sawing wood, in the afternoon went to Clinton and got Douglie’s coat and vest from Callander, March 26 Cleaning wheat and doing chores. Snowing a little to day March 27 In the forenoon cleaning wheat, in the afternoon at Pearson’s sawing March 29 Went to Trick’s mill with a grist of 22 bushels of wheat after coming home doing chores, also went up to Willie’s for quilting frames March 30 Went down to Jno Gilmour’s and McCully’s to change some oats and wheat, in the evening sawing wood, Douglie helping Weather clear and warm Mrs Scales visited here this afternoon March 31 In the forenoon took home a load of straw from Pearson, in the afternoon took another Finlay McEwen. Weather dull with some rain April 2 Filing the saw, doing chores 19 �and sawing wood in the field in the evening Thunder and lightning yesterday with rain, cold north wind to day river broken up rings for a beetle* from him and from Thompson a pair of shoes at $3.50 for myself and a pair for baby at 80¢ and 30 lbs oatmeal at $1.75 In the afternoon making two beetles, and other chores April 3 Sawing wood, Douglie helping. Weather moderate April 10 Chopping and splitting rails, also sold to Neil Mathe -son two steers at $28.00 received cash in hand Warm to day April 4 Sawing wood all day. First robin heard this morning, blue birds heard yesterday. Warm today. Snow still deep along the fences, and other places sheltered from the sun April 5 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid Hanlon for repai -ring my boot 10¢ Campbell for halter strap 25¢ Yuill for copy 5¢ and Callander for spools 10¢ total 50¢ - in the afternoon doing chores Snowing to day April 6 Sawing wood all day Weather clear and fine April 7 Sawing wood all day Clear and warm Visited by old McKellor from Blythe today April 9 In the forenoon in Clinton for the harrows I left to be repaired at Rowell’s, also got two April 11 Went up with the steers in the forenoon to Willie’s, after that splitting rails Warm and fine to day April 12 Splitting rails all day Some snow yet along the fences. Killed the first snake to day. Weather pleasant April 13 Began to plow sod today, but did not go well, there being too much frost in the ground Nance foaled this evening Weather moderate April 14 In the forenoon in Clinton with the buggy to get it repaired, and got from Davis a keg of nails at $3.25, in the afternoon plowing sod. Weather pleasant, and cool April 16 Plowing sod all day * A heavy hammering or ramming instrument, usually of wood, used to drive wedges, force down paving stones, compress loose earth, etc. 20 �April 17 Do - Do April 18 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon did nothing on account of the rain, in the evening went down to Campbell’s, and paid Sandy for 11 30/48 bushels of barley $6.40 April 19 Plowing till 9 a.m after that did nothing on account of the rain which fell heavy till 4 p.m April 20 Plowing sod all day. Weather cool to day April 21 Plowing till 3 p.m. then went to Clinton for the buggy and paid Hanlon for mending my boot 10¢ also returned to Callander a pair of shoes got for Douglie, and exchanged another got for him with Thompson. Weather fine April 23 Plowing, sowing, and harrowing the Russian wheat in the orchard, in the forenoon - in the afternoon s owing pease, Douglie harrowing. Weather fine April 24 Sowing pease, splitting rails and plowing. Douglie harrowing Cool with north wind April 25 Plowing sod all day, finished plowing sod. Weather cool April 26 Sowing pease and splitting rails. Sowed the last of the pease this morning in the sod field. Weather fine April 27 Sowing barley and wheat and splitting rails Weather still fine, but threatening rain April 28 Sowing wheat in the morning till Jess took sick, then went to Clinton for Upshall who came out and treated her, to whom I paid $2.50 for his service - in the afternoon went to Clinton with the wife and paid Mrs. McLeod $1.15 for dressmaking, also sold 5 ½ lbs of butter at 20¢ per lb and 8 doz eggs at 11¢ per doz. Rainy this evening April 30 In the forenoon carrying out barley and oats for Willie, who was here with his seeder to day - in the afternoon went to Clinton with Jess to let Upshall see her, also let a job of ditching to Messrs Lane and Gilkin at 12¢ a rod Cold to day with some snow in the morning May 1 In the forenoon nailing drain boxes, and doing 21 �some other chores, in the went out to Clinton to tell Upshall how Jess was in the evening splitting rails John Aikenhead harrowing all day with his team, and Willie sowing in the forenoon Snowing this forenoon May 2 Hauling wood and stones in the forenoon - in the afternoon gang-plowing a piece in the orchard for pota -toes, after that planting them. Johny Aikenhead harrowing till 9a.m. Clear and cool to day with a brilliant Aurora after night May 3 In the forenoon sowing barley, in the afternoon went out to Clinton and paid Combe for medicine 13¢ and Sheppard liquors for $1.00. Wife sick today, and weather pleasant May 4 In the forenoon went to Clinton for some trees and shrubs for which I gave note of $4.00 also paid Mrs Wilkie 25¢ for pulling a tooth for Lizzie and Thompson for groceries 35¢ - in the afternoon gang-plowing the barley Dr. Reeve called here this morning. Weather fine May 5 In the forenoon in Clinton and sold to Thompson 5lbs of butter at 14¢ per lb taken in groceries - in the afternoon gang-plowing and harrowing barley. Weather fine. May 7 Did nothing but wait at the house, the wife being very sick. Dr. Reeve called several times to see her since last night. May 8 Wife still very sick, did nothing but wait about the house. May 9 Wife died peacefully this morning about 7 oclock after that went to Clinton and paid Bennet for coffin $19.00 and for telegrams $2.25 spent the rest of the day at the house May 10 Wife’s funeral to day Paid Lizze Hunter $1.00 for service since last Monday also received yesterday from from Willie $40.00 May 11 In the forenoon went down to McCully’s with Sandy and the wife, and got a bag of seed wheat from him not paid yet - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Mr Paisley for digging grave $2.00 after that plowing in the orchard May 12 Visited by several of the neighbors, who finished my sowing about 3 p.m after that went to Clinton 22 �and took home a load of lumber from Fair of 55 pieces 8 inches by 1¼ in also paid Thompson for candle wicks. May 14 In the forenoon went to Clinton for lumber of which I got 1251 feet for draining - in the afternoon hauling rails to fence in the pease. Douglie drove his aunt Katy home this forenoon. Warm to day May 15 Hauling and splitting rails, rained a little to day May 16 In the forenoon in Clinton with butter and eggs to the amount of $1.93 also paid Anne Campbell for dressmaking $2.00 - in the afternoon hauling some rails and draining stuff. Visited by Mr McCully this afternoon May 17 Did very little in the forenoon in the afternoon hauling rails from the bush. Willie helping till 5 oclock. Rained the most of the forenoon May 18 Building a fence around the pease. Very warm. May 19 Putting up a fence till 3 p.m., after that drawing drain boxes to the drain etc, also paid drainers $11.00 for work being 103 rods, owing yet $1.35 for draining. Very warm to day May 21 In the forenoon in Clinton for lumber for drain, and got from Jas. Fair 145 feet not paid yet, after coming home making boxes, and filling up the drain Weather very pleasant. May 22 Did nothing in the forenoon on account of the rain - in the afternoon cutting potatoes, and filling the drain May 23 In the forenoon went out to Hullet for some bed clothes left there to wash, and paid for some 50¢ also sold in Clinton 11 ½ lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb and 6 1/3 doz eggs at 10¢ per doz. in the afternoon filling the drains. Very cool to day May 24 Harrowing a while in the morning, after that went down to Hugh McGregor’s with my sister, and paid McCully for 2 1/3 bushels of spring wheat $3.61 in the evening digging out some stones in the summer fallow. Cool to day May 25 Plowing and drilling for potatoes. Weather cool 23 �May 26 In the forenoon at church in Clinton Mr. Thompson preached, and paid $1.05 for ticket to Stratford for my sister, who went home to day. Sandy’s Christy arrive -ed by the 2.30 train - in the evening planting pot -atoes, and covering them May 28 In the forenoon at church, Mr McLean preached, also paid Racey 92¢ for wire screen for the cellar windows - in the afternoon did very little except clipping the sheep, being visited by McCully Weather pleasant May 29 Plowing, harrowing and sowing western corn May 30 In the forenoon in Clinton and sold 15 ½ lbs butter at 15¢ per lbs and 4 ½ doz of eggs at 10¢ per doz and $2.99 received in goods $1.38 being dresses for the girls, also bought of M. Morsworthy a sewing machine at $30.00 payable in six months without interest also paid Racey for goods $1.05 In the afternoon putting two windows in the cellar also made an agreement with James Aikenhead Councillor to sell gravel for the road at 10¢ a load and $1.00 in damages in going through the pease May 31 Making frames for the cellar windows, and setting posts round the garden June 1 Setting posts, cleaning stove pipes, and putting a wire window in the cellar June 2 In the forenoon at different jobs - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Callander for spools 14¢ and Davis for seeds and stove iron 13¢ also sold Thompson 6½ lbs of butter for sugar June 4 Hauling out dung all day for turnips. Cool to day June 5 Taking out dung in the forenoon - in the afternoon plowing. Cool to day June 6 In the forenoon did nothing, being up at Willie’s to see granny who was very sick - in the afternoon plowing and harrowing turnip ground. Cool today June 7 Hauling out dung all day on the summer fallow June 8 Hauling out dung on the summer fallow all day. Mrs. Cluff in Seaforth died today after a three hours illness, in child bed Weather very dry and cool 24 �June 9 In the forenoon spreading dung and plowing - in the afternoon did nothing on account of the rain, but went to Clinton in the evening and sold to Callander 13 ¼ lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb June 11 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Cool all day June 12 Plowing and harrowing till 5 p.m. after that went to Clinton with Johny to get a suit of clothes for him for Sunday, and out to get the same from Callander for $7.50 also paid Callander 10¢ for straw hat for him and paid Davis $1.00 for 5 lbs of turnip seed and got from Thompson 1 lb tea and 20 lbs oatmeal June 13 Harrowing and plowing all day June 14 Plowing, harrowing, and drilling for turnips June 15 Drilling for turnips till 4 p.m., after that went to Clinton and paid Erwin for 100 lbs of corn meal $1.40 and Davis for scythe stone 10¢ June 16 Sawing and rolling turnips all day. Weather cool June 18 Making a wagon tongue, also sold to Morsworthy a bushel of oats at 50¢ Weather pleasant June 19 In the forenoon went to Clinton with butter and eggs to the amt of $2.00 and paid Davis for nails 8¢ in the afternoon scuffling corn, harrowing potatoes and hauling wood. Received from Donald Junor 50¢ for bull fees June 20 Hauling wood till 4 p.m. after that hoeing potatoes Called on by O.C. Willson who sold to me a seed drill at $80.00 payable a year from 1st October without interest, to be shipped to morrow to Clinton June 21 At road work all day hauling gravel June 22 At road work till 3 p.m then took home two pigs from Finlay McEwen’s, one given as a present, and the other for a dollar, after that hauled a load of gravel for the barn door, and cleaned some oats June 23 In the forenoon went out to Clinton for my seed drill, and sold to Thompson 7 bushels and 30 lbs oats at 25 �50¢ per bushel and 11 lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb amt $5.59 took all the butter and oats in trade except $1.77 he paid me in cash being a pair of shoes for Johny, sugar, rice, apples and oatmeal, also paid Davis for 12 bolts for wagon rack 85 ¢ and Stanbury for tallow 55¢ and Erwin for two bushels of corn $1.40 - in the afternoon went up to Trick’s and paid for chapping 25 ¢ Received a letter from Jamie today white frost this morning June 27 In the forenoon working at the wagon rack - in the afternoon went out with Willie to repair the graves in the cemetery - in the evening harrowing the summer fallow June 25 In the forenoon writing a letter to Jamie in Cariboo in the afternoon went to Clinton to a congregational meeting held there for the purpose of appointing delegates to represent the congregation at the first meeting of Presbytery in Goderich on the 3rd of next month in the matter of Mr. McQuaig’s call to Kingston. Paid 3¢ for a post stamp and posted Jamie’s letter in the evening making a wagon rack June 30 In the forenoon did nothing on account of the rain - in the afternoon went to Seaforth for a lever for the reaper, and paid in Clinton to Davis for bolts 36¢ and to Combe for castor oil 20¢. Warm to day June 26 Working at making a wagon rack, went out in the evening to the cemetery to see some head stones, and sold to Cooper and Walker the colt Dolly for $100.00, a head stone to be taken in part-payment at $45.00, to be finished in four weeks Showery to day June 28 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Warm to day June 29 Plowing the summer fallow Showery to day July 2 Working at making a rack for the wagon, and other chores. Visited by M.J. McCully to day. Grand celebration of Dominion day in Clinton to day. Weather pleasant July 3 In the forenoon scuffling potatoes and hoeing the thistles in them - in the afternoon went to Clinton for some fixings for the colt (Dolly) and got the same from Campbell at $1.00 not paid yet. - also, paid Thompson for groceries 18¢ Cool to day Mr. Rowell died this morning in Clinton, being ill about two months 26 �July 4 Digging post holes, and setting them around the barn yard. Weather pleasant July 10 Mowing and coiling hay July 5 Took Meeky to the bull this morning, after that went to Clinton to the pic -nic and spent 15¢ came home about 5p.m after that scuffling turnips July 12 Taking in hay. took in ten loads, being all except some fence corners July 6 Scuffling turnips and harrowing summer fallow in the forenoon - in the evening went to Clinton and paid for mending Douglie’s boot 10¢ and for cheese 24¢ also sold to Thompson 10 lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb. took it all in goods. Weather pleasant July 7 In the forenoon mowing around the fence and the drain with the scythe - in the afternoon went down to Jamie Aiken -head with the gravel a/c being 140 loads after that fireing up the mower and doing other chores July 9 In the forenoon mowing with the scythe and machine after dinner went to Clinton and paid Thompson $5.50 for 50 lbs of bacon and Davis for pitch fork for 65¢, also received from Thompson $1.00 worth of sugar. Showery to day July 11 Raking and coiling hay July 13 Mowing around the fence corners till 4 oclock p.m then went to Clinton and paid Wade Bros for enlarged photograph of myself and wife $3.00 and Combe for box of pills 25¢ also sold to Thompson 12 ¾ lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb, taken in sugar July 14 Drilling potatoes, hoeing turnips and gathering hay around the fence corners July 16 Taking in hay in the morning from the fence corners - after that hoeing turnips. Rained the most of the afternoon. July 17 Cleaning turnips the most of the day. Visited by Jno. Craig from St. Mary’s this mor -ning. Weather pleasant July 18 Cleaning turnips the most of the day Weather showery Annie Campbell married to day by Mr McQuaig to Robt Yuill, and Jacob 27 �Wolf and his sister Elizabeth buried to day, both of them having died yesterday July 19 Cleaning turnips till 5p.m after that making a handle for the scuffler, Mr. Matheson called here to day to collect money for a present to McQuaig. Weather pleasant July 20 Drilling potatoes, and scuffling turnips till 5. p.m after that went to Clinton and paid for oil 50 ¢ pudding dish 15¢ and ammonia 5¢, also sold some butter to Callander for goods July 27 In the morning took Dandy to the bull, after that went to Clinton to get Jess shod afternoon cleaning turnips and cutting barley with the cradle July 28 Cleaning turnips till 5p.m after that went to Clinton and paid Jones & Couch 10 ¢ for mending barley forks Fisher for neck-tie 15¢ and Davis for shingle nails 5¢ Rained very heavy last night, and very warm yet July 30 Cutting and binding barley July 21 Plowing the summer fallow all day July 31 Setting up barley till 10.a.m. after that taking in wheat July 23 Plowing till 4 p.m after that cutting round the fall wheat. Mr. McQuaig preached his farewell sermon in Clinton yesterday Aug 1 Taking in wheat till 5 p.m. after that repairing the horse rake, and raking wheat stubble Willie threshing to day July 24 Cutting and binding wheat. Very warm to day July 25 Finished cutting wheat to day, binding the greater part of the day. Very warm July 26 Binding and stooking wheat till 3.30 p.m. after that cleaning turnips. Very warm Aug 2 Pulling pease till 5 p.m after that went to Clinton and sold to McLaren 12 ½ lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb and bought of Thompson goods to the amt of $2.14 not paid Aug 3 Pulling pease all day. Cool to day Aug 4 Pulling pease all day. Archy Fraser and Robt McLeod and Mr. McKenzie helping all day. Aikenhead and John 28 �helping in the forenoon in the afternoon Aug 6 Taking in barley and wheat rakings till 3 p.m.after that pulling pease. Mr. Mc Kenzie pulling pease all day Aug 14 Plowing and cutting oats Dull and showery to day Aug 7 Pulling pease in the forenoon in the afternoon drawing in pease. Weather dry & pleasant Aug 8 Drawing in pease all day. Mr. McKenzie in my place at Pearson’s threshing Aug 15 Cutting and binding oats till 4 p.m. after that cut and bound a little wheat in the orchard Rained this afternoon Aug 9 At Craig’s threshing Aug 16 Cutting round the barley and wheat, with the cradle Douglie plowing and reaping a little. Rainy in the afternoon. Aug 10 Drawing in pease all day Peter Towers helping all day Aug 17 Pulling pease, cutting oats and barley. Weather fine Aug 11 Drawing in pease all day Peter Towers helping Mrs. Scales visited here this evening Aug 18 Cutting barley and binding oats Weather pleasant Aug 13 In the morning cutting a swath around the oats after that went to Clinton and sold Thompson 814/16 pounds of butter at 16¢ per lb taken in goods, also got 50 lbs of oatmeal from him, not paid, also received from D. Yuill per Jas. Aikenhead ¼ of a cheese being 14 ½ lbs, the price not known yet till the factory makes a sale. In the afternoon cutting oats and plowing. Rained Aug 20 Binding oats till 5 p.m. After that went to Clinton and got from Thompson 20 lbs of bacon not paid at 11¢ per lb Bought of Campbell a collar for Nance at $2.75 not paid, to be exchanged if not her fit Aug 21 In the forenoon binding and setting up oats, after dinner went back with Nance’s collar it being too large, and after that cutting and binding wheat 29 �Aug 22 Binding oats and wheat all day. Weather pleasant Aug 23 Setting up wheat in the forenoon - in the afternoon did nothing but ask some hands for threshing on Monday. Received a letter from Jamie to day Frighty calved today Aug 24 Started to reap about 10.a.m. but had to quit on account of the rain - after dinner cradling some wheat in the orchard, and after 5 p.m. went to Clinton. Showery in the evening Aug 25 At Aikenhead’s threshing Aug 27 Threshing at home all day Mr. McKenzie helping Aug 28 Cutting wheat in the forenoon Willie, Archy Fraser and Robt McLeod hauling in with his team, Robertson and Alex with his team, and Jno Aikenhead, and Jno Alexander with Aikenhead’s team Mr. McKenzie also helping Began to rain at noon and continued showery all afternoon Borrowed of Willie $4.00 and paid Mr. McKenzie for work $4.50 Aug 29 In the forenoon cutting wheat in the orchard - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Davis for lamp and oil $1.00, also got from Jackson two pair of boots for myself and Douglie at $4.25 each not paid yet and from Thompson two lbs of tea not paid - after supper cutting wheat in the orchard. Rained a shower in the afternoon Aug 30 In the forenoon cutting wheat and turning pease - in the af ternoon turning barley and taking in barley Aug 31 Rained very heavy in the forenoon with heavy thunder and lightning after dinner went to Clinton and paid Fowler for repairing umbrella 10¢ Douglie plowing in the afternoon Sept 1 Turning barley and wheat till 3 p.m. after that cutting wheat. Showery again after dark having rained more or less for five days this week Sept 3 Cutting oats till 4p.m. Douglie plowing - after that taking in barley Weather cloudy and cool Sept 4 Hauling in wheat and barly 30 �Willie, Robertson, Archy, Fraser and Robt McLeod helping the first time since the wife died Sept 5 Hauling in wheat till 4p.m. Aikenhead helping in the forenoon, after supper went out to Clinton with the colt to Cooper from whom I received $55.00 in cash, the head stone amounting to $45.00 total $100.00 for the colt Sept 10 Plowing for wheat, also received from Jas. Aikenhead Junior $15.00 for gravel Sept 6 Hauling in pease and oats till 4p.m. after that went to Clinton and sold to Callander 14 lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb took $1.00 worth of sugar and got credit for the rest, and paid A. Aikenhead for groceries $1.39 also got from Thompson $3.00 worth of sugar, not paid Sold to Collins the black wether* for $6.50 to be deliv -ered next Wednesday at noon in Clinton, received $1.00 cash for him in hand Finished hauling in to day. Sept 7 Raking in the spring wheat stubble Sept 8 In the forenoon taking in some wheat rakings and cleaning some wheat in the afternoon took to Trick’s mill 7 bushels of fall wheat for a grist Granny visited here for * Sept 11 Plowing and harrowing Willie helping in the after -noon. Borrowed a bag of oats from Aikenhead Sept 12 Harrowing and sowing wheat with the drill Borrowed of Innes four bags of Seneca wheat being 519 lbs including bags also signed a note for the drill of $80.00 due on the 1st October 1878 payable in Seaforth to O.C. Willson Very warm to day Sept 13 Harrowing the summer fallow till 4 p..m after that went to Clinton and got a No 6 wheel for the drill from Seaforth In the evening in Clinton and paid Campbell for repairing harness 15¢ Yuill for paper ? 22¢ butcher for beef 25¢ Combe for soap 5¢ and Hunter for rice 25¢ Sept 14 Harrowing and plowing had Willie in the afternoon sowing with the drill Very warm to day A castrated male sheep. 31 �Sept 15 In the forenoon plowing after dinner went to Clinton and sold to Cunningham 17 lbs butter at 17¢ per lb taken in goods, also paid Mrs. Morsworthy $30.00 for a sewing machine, Callander for goods $1.90 Morrow for shoes for Sandy 90¢ Fisher for hat for “do,, 25¢ and James for mending harness 10¢ stables. Killed a sheep after dark. Cool today. Clinton show to day Sept 17 In the forenoon plowing in the afternoon in Clin -ton at a congregational meeting, and paid Davis for lamp glass 20¢ and for shoe blacking 5¢ Douglie plowing in the afternoon Sept 22 In the forenoon plowing - in the afternoon went to Clinton and sold Davis a sheep skin at 75¢, and Thompson 17 lbs of butter to be put to my credit, - also paid Racey 75¢ for potatoe hook and Christy $10.00 for service in the evening plowing Sept 18 In the forenoon went out with the children to get their pictures, and paid Messrs Wade for same $1.75. Katy and Lizzie went down with Willie to Tavistock - in the afternoon plowing Very cool to day Sept 19 In the forenoon plowing after dinner took the wether to Clinton and received $5.50 for same, also sold Davis ninety six pounds of old iron at ½ cent per pound, to be taken in trade when he gets some plow points for No 13 also paid him for butcher knife 30¢. Several buildings behind the Methodist church burnt this afternoon, and James Fair’s barn and Sept 20 Plowing all day Sept 21 Plowing all day, also paid Aikenhead $1.45 for 14 ½ lbs of cheese got last month Sept 24 Threshing and cleaning oats Douglie plowing. Warm to day Sept 25 In the forenoon binding and setting up corn - in the afternoon went to Clinton for a plow point and paid Davis for same 10¢ the balance of 50¢ being paid in old iron Douglie plowing. Warm to day Sept 26 At the Exhibition in London and paid for expenses $2.00. Very warm Sept 27 Did nothing all day, not feeling well. Douglie and Christy at the Exhibition 32 �Sept 28 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon helping Aikenhead at the river bridge Oct 6 At Willlie’s hauling out dung with the team and Douglie. Cool to day Sept 29 In the forenoon went to Clinton and sold 17 ¼ lbs of butter taken in groceries, also paid Wade Bros. 50¢ for four photographs and Callander for goods 34¢ and Yuill for paper 10¢ - in the afternoon digging potatoes, also paid Thompson $1.00 for 50 lbs of oatmeal Oct 8 Rained all day went to Clinton in the afternoon and paid Dr Reeve for attendance on the wife $21.50 Paid Wiseman a note of $25.75 for a cow bought at Ernest’s sale last fall Campbell for a/c $4.95 and Maulon for mending shoes 35¢ and Fair for postage stamps 3¢ total $48.58 Oct 1 Digging potatoes all day dug about 120 bushels altogether. Very warm Oct 2 Cleaned and took out to Perrin two loads of pease being 9814/60 bushels Oct 3 At Robertson’s threshing all day. Weather dry and warm. Oct 4 At Robertson’s threshing in the forenoon - in the af -ternoon went out with a load of pease to Perrin being 5039/60 bushels Oct 5 Cleaning and taking out pease, being two loads of 110 ¾ bushels, having sold altogether 259 2/3 bushels and received for the same $155.80 Showery and cold Oct 9 In the forenoon making some timber in the bush in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Davis for chalk 2¢ and for footrule 25 ¢ and Morsworthy for machine oil 5¢ also got from Switzer $1.00 worth of sugar, not paid also from Gilroy a pair of pants cut out to be made at home. Weather pleasant Oct 10 In the forenoon in the bush - in the afternoon at corners McEwen’s threshing Showery to day Oct 11 In the forenoon at McEwen’s threshing - in the afternoon plowing. Showery and cold Oct 12 Plowing all day, Douglie helping Aikenhead at 33 �hauling stones to the bridge. Cloudy, cool and dry Oct 13 Making timber in the bush Douglie plowing. Oct 15 In the forenoon making timber in the bush - in the afternoon in Clinton at a congregational meeting for the purpose of giving a call to a minister, two were nominated, ?, Revds Mr Beamer and Mr Cockburn, on a division 42 voted for Mr Beamer and 39 for Mr Cockburn also paid Mr Rowell’s a/c of $6.45 and paid Gilroy for vest and pants $6.60 total $13.05 Oct 16 Making timber in the bush Douglie plowing Oct 17 In the forenoon making timber in the bush - in the afternoon, went to Clinton and sold my fall wheat to Jas Fair for $1.17 per bus. if first quality. Douglie plowing Weather, cool and cloudy Oct 18 Cleaning wheat and repairing the fence between me and Biggins’, also took out to Jas Fair 43 bus. of fall wheat at $1.17 per bus Oct 19 In the forenoon did nothing on account of the rain in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid to Gilroy 77/8 yards of pants stuff $5.10 Callander for repairing steel-yard 5¢ and Corbet for spinning $1.43 and Davis for coal oil 20¢ total $6.78 also received from Aikenhead 20 ½ lbs of cheese at 13 ¢ per lb to be paid to-morrow Oct 20 Cleaning and taking out wheat to Clinton to Fair being two loads, the first being 43 ¼ bus. and the second 43 25/60 bus. being altogether three loads of fall wheat amounting to 1292/3 bushels for which I received $152.18 Oct 22 In the forenoon went out to Clinton and sold Fair 20 ¼ bushels of wheat at $1.18 per bus. amt $23.89 also paid Bennet for bed -stead $2.50 Combe for salt 75 ¢ and Aikenhead for 20 ½ lbs of cheese $2.65 - in the afternoon fixing the wagon for drawing timber then went down to James McCully to get him to frame the pig house, but he was away from home Oct 23 In the forenoon hauling home timber from the bush - in the afternoon went to Clinton to see 34 �Peter Campbell, and paid Yuill for ink 5¢ Signed a petition to Presbytery against Mr Beamer’s call Weather beautiful. Oct 24 Working at framing a pig and hen house the most of the day, had Peter Campbell in the forenoon to lay it out, and paid $12.00 for balance due to him for building the house, and 75¢ for this forenoon’s work. Rained in the evening Oct 25 In the morning went down to old Baird’s to see the threshers, who are to be here next Monday after that cleaning wheat - after dinner went to Clinton and sold to Thompson 24 ¼ lbs of butter at 17¢ per lb part taken in groceries, and the rest credited to me also paid Combe for drugs 20¢ in the evening clean -ing wheat Oct 26 In the forenoon at Trick’s mill with a grist of 1624/60 bushels of fall wheat, and got therefrom 685 lbs of flour in the evening in Clinton and paid Fitzsimmons for beef $2.00 Oct 27 Working about the barn all day, preparing for the threshers, also paid Willie Aikenhead $1.00 for a day’s threshing at Willie’s in the harvest time Oct 29 Threshing at home, also borrowed of Aikenhead a bag of oats Oct 30 Cleaning up about the barn, after the threshing Douglie at Willie’s taking out dung. Weather fine. Oct 31 At Craig’s threshing Nov 1 At Willie’s threshing Nov 2 At James Forsyth’s sale, but bought nothing Nov 3 Plowing the pea ground, first snow this fall, cold to day Nov 5 Cleaning a grist of chap stuff in the forenoon - in the afternoon choreing about the barn and stable - Loaned to Aikenhead $10.00 to be returned in a short time Very stormy to day with snow Nov 6 Took a grist of eleven bags of chap stuff to Trick’s in the morning, then went to Clinton and paid Campbell for repairing harness 15¢ Callander for repairing cow-chains 35 �and hame* ring 20¢ Combe for drugs, vis, Sassafras 5¢ Shippard for yeast cake 10¢ and Dinsley for 110 lbs pork $6.75 and Trick for chapping $1.10 and the master for prise† book $1.00 Paid Finlay McEwen for repairs on the church $1.50 and for two little pigs $1.00. Total paid today $11.85 Nov 13 Went out in the morning to Clinton with Laudy and Duncan Fisher, after that taking in turnips, after that pulling turnips. George Seales whitewashing here to day, paid Peter Towers $2.00. Weather fine Nov 7 Tapping turnips all day Nov 14 Hauling in turnips all day Archy Fraser helping with the team; had 41 loads Nov 8 In the forenoon went to Clinton to see Morsworthy about my note given for the sewing machine, it having not yet come. He promised to secure me against any trouble with regard to it - in the afternoon did nothing, it having rained all day steady Nov 9 Pulling turnips all day. Very cold north wind Nov 15 Fixing up the turnips Douglie plowing. Sunday school examinations this evening. Showery to day Nov 16 In the morning plowing after that went to Clinton with Christy who went home, and paid her for service $22.00- in the afternoon at Cameron’s sale Nov 10 In the forenoon making a turnip pit - in the afternoon taking in turnips. Clear and fine Nov 12 Hauling in turnips all day. Visited by brother Sandy and Duncan Fisher from North Easthope Weather beautiful * One of the two curved wooden or metal pieces of a harness that fits around the neck of a draft animal and to which the traces are attached. † Prize 36 �March 10 “ 14 April 9 “ 14 “ 18 May 5 “ 9 June 23 July 27 “ “ Callander’s a/c Fo goods $22.01 do – do – 13.33 do – do – 2.07 do – do – 1.83 do – do – 1.45 Not for myself – 1.45 Mourning goods 9.67 Suit for Johny 7.50 Thistles gloves .50 Cloth for Sandy’s pants 45 37 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text 1 Douglas McTavish Diary Y996.107.1 Stanley Township June 23rd 1876 to Nov. 16th, 1877 1876 Memoranda June 23 Making a gate for the lane at the barn and setting posts, also received from Aikenhead $3.50 for tickets sold by him for the pic-nic June 24 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid for goods 70¢ also sold 15 lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb - in the after -noon hanging a gate taking home Willie’s roller and doing chores Very warm to day June 26 Hauling out dung on the summer fallow. Very warm Gregor’s men hauling gravel from here to day June 27 Taking out dung till 4 p.m then went to Clinton to get a shoe on Nance, and paid for goods 85¢ June 28 At road work all day Number of loads to day 156 June 29 In the forenoon working on the road - in the afternoon scuffling potatoes, and taking dishes from Clinton for the pic-nic, also paid Hunter for ½ lbs tea 40¢ and for strawberries 10¢ June 30 At the pic-nic all day also paid Anne Walker for service $5.00 and for ticket 25¢ Amount realised from pic-nic $60.60 less $1.00 not accounted for by the master. Weather pleasant July 1 Hauling out dung the most of the day. Showery to-day, after dark at a mee ting in the school house to settle up about the pic-nic. July 3 Spreading dung, and plowing till 5 p.m. then went to Clinton and paid Campbell for bit snap 5¢ Davis for 1 ½ lbs paris green 60¢ and for scythe 85c and butcher for 8 ½ lbs of beef 60¢ also paid Davis for two pair thistle gloves $1.00 July 4 In the forenoon plowing in the afternoon at McLaugh- -lin’s raising. Rained a shower in the forenoon July 5 Plowing till 4 p.m after that hauling dung and rails and repairing the lane Showery in the forenoon �2 July 6 Hauling out dung all day July 7 Hauling out dung all day July 8 In the forenoon hoeing potatoes, after dinner went to Clinton and paid Davis for quart of machine oil 37 ½¢ after coming home drilling up the potatoes. Received a letter from Jamie to-day who gives his address as James Craig Dease creek Cassiar Very warm to day July 10 Drilling potatoes and scuffling turnips till 4p.m then spreading dung Rained a little in the evening July 11 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Warm to day July 12 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Very warm Procession of Orangemen from Clinton to Bayfield to day July 13 Plowing the summer fallow in the forenoon - in the afternoon drilling potatoes July 14 Began to mow - in the fore- noon mowing, after dinner went to Clinton and paid Racey for snath* 65¢ mowing with the scythe in the evening July 15 Mowing, raking, and carting hay, also paid old Beesley for picture $2.00 July 17 Mowing, raking, carting, and taking in hay July 18 Taking in hay* till 2 p.m then cutting round the fences, also paid butcher for beef 40¢ * Aikenhead and John with their team helping at the hay July 19 Mowing round the fence cor -ners all day. July 20 Mowing a while in the mor- ning then gathering round the fence corners, rained about noon, in the eve- ning went out to Clinton with the master for some new books for the Sunday school, also paid Davis for pound of paris green 50¢ July 21 Turning hay, cleaning turnips and gathering the hay in the fence corners July 22 Taking in hay in the forenoon in the evening went to Clinton and paid Switzer for ham $2.80 Davis for glass 8¢ and Anne Walker for service $4.75 Rained in the afternoon * A snath is a type of scythe. �3 July 24 Commenced to cut fall wheat today, Got the first mess of new potatoes Weather cool and windy July 25 Reaping wheat and binding Paid per Jos. McCully for sugar in Clinton $1.00 July 26 In the forenoon setting up wheat and taking in hay - in the afternoon splitting rails in the bush July 27 Chopping and splitting rails till 5 p.m then went to Clinton and exchan -ged a glass for the window Showery after 5, o-clock Messrs. Campbell from Woodstock visited at Craig’s this afternoon July 28 Reaping barley and chopping rail timber. Visited by Campbells from Woodstock this evening July 29 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Received from Jas. Robertson $60.00 being for a note drawn in favor of James Craig of Jan, 20th 1875 July 31 Taking in wheat all day Weather beautiful Old Mrs. Ley in Clinton died this morning Aug 1 Taking in wheat and barley. Weather pleasant Aug 2 Taking in barley till 6p.m then chopping rail timber in the bush. Warm to-day Aug 3 In the forenoon raking barley stubble and taking it in - in the afternoon plowing the summer fallow. Cloudy and warm Aug 4 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Very warm Aug 5 Plowing the summer fallow, after dinner went to Clinton and paid Campbell for repair -ing harness 15¢ and Thompson for groceries 83¢ plowing in the evening. Aug 7 Cutting spring wheat and binding. Warm and dry Aug 8 Cutting and binding wheat Aug 9 At Pearson’s threshing all day. Very warm Aug 9 Paid butcher for beef $1.00 also paid Robertson for two �4 little pigs $4.00 Aug 10 Threshing in the forenoon at home - in the afternoon cutting wheat and binding Aug 11 Binding wheat, and cutting a swath around the oats Rained a little in the evening. Aug 12 Stooking wheat and binding Dull in the forenoon - in the afternoon clear Aug 14 Cutting oats till 4 p.m after that binding Aug 15 Binding oats till 6 p.m. then shocking Aug 16 Shocking oats till 2 p.m then taking in spring wheat Aug 17 Taking in wheat all day Visited by D.Stewart and wife this evening Aug 18 Taking in wheat in the morn -ing , then went to Clinton with Duncan Stewart and wife, then pulling pease Rained in the evening Aug 19 Pulling peas all day Douglie raking stubble Aug 21 Pulling pease all day frost this morning. Aug 22 Pulling pease in the fore- noon - in the afternoon taking in the pease. Aug 23 Plowing the head lands of the summer fallow and harrowing, also pulling last of the peas. Dull and Cloudy, it having rained last night. Aug 24 In the forenoon cutting out an opening in the old house for the reaper and turning pease - in the afternoon took in one load of pease and quit on account of the rain in the evening went down to see James McCully; also received from Willie $15.07 for seed wheat he got two years ago Aug 25 In the forenoon fireing about the old house in the afternoon went to Clinton with some wool for carding, and paid McGarner for dye stuffs 74¢ also got from Callander $2.00 worth of sugar and sold him 8 doz of eggs; also ordered at Gilray’s a coat for myself for $12.00 to be ready in eight days. Cool to-day �5 Aug 26 Taking in the reaper and mower in the morning after that taking in pease and oats. Cool and windy Aug 28 Taking in oats. Finished harvesting to day. Weather temperate and pleasant Aug 29 Taking home sand in the forenoon - in the afternoon went to Clinton to get Jess shod, after that cleaning wheat. Cloudy and warm Aug 30 Cleaning and sowing wheat Aug 31 Went to Clinton in the forenoon to get the pump sucker re- paired, and paid Ferguson for same 38¢ in the afternoon chopping rail timber Sept 1 Chopping rail timber the most of the day Sept 2 In the forenoon sawing rail timber - in the after- noon went down to Graham’s with my gravel a/c, it being for Pearson 184 loads and for Gregor 78 loads, after that went to Clinton and paid Gilray for new coat $12.00 Corbett for carding $1.12 Thompson for 50 lbs of oatmeal $1.75 Combe for box of pills 25¢ and other things 50¢ Cool to day Sept 4 Sawing and splitting rails, and making a wall. Weather cool Sept 5 Splitting rails all day Weather pleasant Sept 6 Chopping and splitting rails. Weather dry but some appearance of rain this afternoon - wind sou-east Sept 7 At Spear’s threshing all day Weather cloudy and warm Sept 8 Threshing at Spear’s in the forenoon - in the after- noon splitting rails Weather very dry Sept 9 Hauling out rails all day Cloudy but dry. Paid Anne Campbell $11.50 for dress Sept 11 Hauling out rails till 4 p.m, then sawing and splitting blocks for the fence, Anne Walker came here to serve to-day Sept 12 Building a fence all day also paid Aikenhead $3.00 for a lamb �6 Sept 13 In the forenoon went down to Foote’s and paid him for 12 bushels of lime $2.00, also received from Graham $13.10 for gravel in the afternoon finishing the fence, and cleaning a grist Sept 14 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with a grist 8 49/60 bushels of fall wheat, which I exchanged at Fair’s for for flour, getting 37 lbs to the bushel - and paid for ink and copy books 15¢ - in the afternoon plowing and threshing oats for the horses Sept 15 Plowing till 4 p.m when I was visited by Jno Stewart N.E. Hope, whom I drove down to Hugh McGregor’s. Weather cool Sept 16 In the morning went out to Clinton and paid Davis for plow paint 60¢ Thompson for ham 29 lbs $4.00 and Yuill for paper 5¢ after that plowing till 4 p.m then drawing water for the lime Peter Purdew running off the lime this afternoon Weather very dry Sept 18 Plowing and drawing water from the river for the lime. Dull with a drizzly rain all day Sept 19 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon mowing some grass and burning it Douglie plowing in the afternoon Sept 20 In the forenoon mowing wild grass, and grubbing stumps - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Davis for nails 25¢. Weather warm today Sept 21 Grubbing stumps, Douglie plowing Sept 22 Do - - Do Sept 23 Plowing all day, also paid Anne Walker $2.75 for service Sept 25 Plowing till 4 p.m. then went to Clinton and paid for bagful of hair 50¢ also sold 6 14/16 lbs of butter at 17¢ per lb. Rained very heavy this evening Sept 26 At McEwen’s threshing all day. Rainy and cold Sept 27 At McEwen’s in the forenoon and at Aikenhead’s in the afternoon threshing �7 Sept 28 At London to see the Fair, with Douglie and Kitty and paid for expenses $5.30. Showery to day Sept 29 In the forenoon mowing some rough grass in the pea grounds, Douglie harrowing in the afternoon at Willie’s threshing Sept 30 At Willie’s threshing. Loaned of Aikenhead a bagful of oats for the horses Oct 2 In the forenoon asking hands for threshing and killing a sheep - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Thompson for groceries $1.35 and the tanner for bagful of hair 50¢, plasterers here to-day Oct 3 Threshing in the forenoon and for about an hour in the afternoon - in the afternoon clearing the barn floor and door. Rained steady the most of the forenoon and part of the afternoon Oct 4 Went to Goderich and paid Elliott for a Newfoundland pup $4.00 and other expenses 40¢ in the evening went to Clinton and paid for a pair of boots for Douglie $2.25 and for nails 4¢ Showery in the afternoon, Clinton shew* to day Oct 5 Commenced to drain, Douglie plowing. Weather pleasant Oct 6 At Finlay McEwen’s threshing all day Oct 7 At McEwen’s threshing. Weather cold and wet. Oct 9 At Innes’ threshing all day Oct 10 At the same till 3 p.m after that choring about the barn. Weather chang -eable and cold Oct 11 Went down to Foote’s in the forenoon and paid him for 8 bushels of lime $1.35 after coming home running off the lime, then went to Clinton and paid Campbell for halter strap 25¢. Ground covered with snow this morning Oct 12 Begun to dig potatoes Weather milder to day, but hard draft this morning Oct 13 Digging potatoes all day Weather pleasant Oct 14 * Show �8 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid for a pair of shoes for Johnny $1.00 and for school basket 8¢ also paid for a sunday school book in place of Anderson 25¢ in the afternoon digging potatoes and doing chores. Weather cold to day with showers of snow Oct 16 Lathing the pantry. Douglie plowing. Robt Newry plastering here all day. Weather milder to day Oct 17 In the morning went out to Clinton to exchange two chimney thimbles and sold Davis a sheep skin for 50¢ also paid him for 4 clothes hooks 15¢ - digging potatoes the rest of the day Weather clear and dry Oct 18 Digging potatoes all day Willie’s boy helping. A clear and beautiful day Oct 19 In the forenoon repairing the fence between me and Innes - in the afternoon at Ernest’s sale, and bought a cow at $25.75 payable in twelve months! Oct 20 Cleaning pease and wheat tailings, Douglie plowing Weather pleasant Oct 21 In the forenoon digging potatoes and doing chores in the afternoon went to Trick’s mill with five bags of chap-stuff for which I paid 50¢ then went to Clinton and paid Thompson for goods $4.45 Nelles for toys 30¢ and Mary Charlie for weaving $3.50 Weather pleasant. Oct 23 Did nothing but chores it being very wet all day Jno. Elliott finished plas -tering here to-day Oct 24 Plastering round the sill of the house in the cellar, and cleaning out up stairs. Very wet to day Oct 25 In the forenoon cropping turnips, in the afternoon at MaHoffy’s sale but got nothing. Cold and wet Oct 26 In the forenoon went out to Clinton and paid Davis for a new plow $14.00 less 84¢ for the cast -ings of the old plow - in the afternoon plowing Weather cold and wet Oct 27 Plowing all day. Began to snow about dusk with thunder and lightning �9 Oct 28 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid Miller for stone drill 50¢ Davis for rape* 15¢ Combe for drugs 10¢ and Campbell for halter 65¢ Very muddy and slushy roads, ground flooded with water Oct 30 Plowing all day, paid yesterday 75¢ for sunday school prizes Oct 31 Plowing all day Nov 1 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with the bull, and received from Neil Matheson for him $15.00 and paid goods 15¢ in the after -noon plowing. Very warm for the season paid Anne Campbell for dress $1.50 Nov 2 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon at the Sunday school examina -tion, it being thanks- giving. Nov 3 Plowing and making a dog house. Rainy all day Nov 4 * 1. A plant, Brassica napus, of the mustard family, whose leaves are used for food for hogs, sheep, etc., and whose seeds yield rape oil. 2. The residue of grapes, after the juice has been extracted, used as a filter in making vinegar. Plowing all day. Weather moderate. Paid in Clinton for goods $6.36 also paid to Mary Charlie for cotton yarn 88¢ Nov 6 In the forenoon helping Aikenhead to kill a pig in the afternoon did nothing on account of the rain which fell steady all day Nov 7 Plowed a little sod and pulled some turnips. Showery to day Nov 8 Plowed a little sod in the forenoon - in the afternoon went to Henry Cole’s sale but bought nothing. Cold and wet Nov 9 Hauling in turnips all day except a while in the evening I was pulling turnips. Weather moderate Nov 10 Hauling in turnips till 3 p.m. after that plowing sod Weather mild. Nov 11 Plowing sod in the forenoon after dinner went up to Willie’s and borrowed of him five bags of pease for the pigs, after that plowing sod. Weather pleasant Nov 13 Plowing stubble all day Cloudy and warm �10 Nov 14 Plowing, also took Frighty to Innes’ bull, also paid Kitty $5.00 for service last year. Cloudy and chilly Nov 15 Plowing all day. Called on by the collector who will be in Brucefield on the 9th of next month to receive taxes Nov 16 Plowing all day. Received from Henry Craig $2.20 for bull fees. Inspector visited the school today. Weather pleasant Nov 17 Plowing all day Weather still mild Nov 18 Douglie plowing in the fore- noon - in the afternoon went to Clinton and exchanged with Fair 9 35/60 bushels of spring wheat for flour at 38 lbs per bushel total 364 lbs also received from Willie 20 lbs of pork to be returned Cloudy and threatening Nov 20 Ditching all day. Weather mild for the season Nov 21 Plowing in the orchard. Called on by church Trusties for seat rent to whom I paid $6.00 being paid till 1st March 1877 Nov 22 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon went down to Brucefield and received from Brownlee $11.12 for milk. Snowing a little Nov 23 Plowing in the orchard in the forenoon - in the afternoon choring about the barn. Snowing the most of the afternoon. After dark attended a meeting in the school house to take into consideration the passing of the proposed Dunkin act in this County Nov 24 Choring about the house and barn all day. Called on by Mr McMillan to whom I paid $4.50 for trees received last spring, also ordered by him for next spring the following garden trees and shrubs 11 spruce trees $2.75 Strawberries 12 plants 50¢ Currants 4 $1.00 Gooseberries 2 50¢ Rose-bushes 2 $1.00 Double-flowering almond 1 50¢ Wigelia Rose 1 50¢ Snowball 1 25¢ Honey suckle gratis- Total $ 7.00 to be sent next spring Nov 25 In the forenoon putting a stand under the stove in the room and other chores - in the afternoon went out to Clinton and paid Beacon for mending Katy’s shoes 50¢ and $1.20 for a pair of shoes for Lizzie and paid Gilroy for cap for Douglie $1.00 and for groceries 20¢ and Searle 5¢ for two lantern glasses, total $2.95 Weather �11 very mild for the season Nov 27 Feeding cattle, cutting wood, boiling pease, hoop -ing barrels and killing geese. Snowing softly the most of the day Nov 28 At Katy Craig’s marriage who was married to George Seales by Mr. McQuaig at their own place Sandy’s Christina here this evening. Weather mild Nov 29 Doing chores the most of the day. Weather moderate Nov 30 Did nothing but chores Stormy and cold. Dec 1 Choring in the forenoons - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid for Mensuration Book 30¢ and 5¢ for ink. Stormy to day Dec 2 Went to Church in the fore -noon, preaching by Mr Ayle of Ratho and sold 7 chickens at 95¢ also paid for over shoes $3 and other goods $1.00 Visited by Archy McCully this evening Dec 4 In the forenoon went down to McCully’s with Christy in the afternoon doing chores Weather mild Dec 5 In the forenoon butchering two pigs and a steer - in the afternoon went out to Clin- ton and sold to Davis the steer’s hide (being 56lbs) for $3.22 and paid Coats for a barrel 75¢ Combe for a bag of salt 40¢ and Mary Charlie for weaving $1.50 Weather mild Dec 6 Cutting up beef and pork and doing chores. Weight of the steer 370 lbs exclusive of the head and of the pigs 210 and 230 lbs Weather mild with some signs of a storm Dec 7 Cleaning wheat and doing chores. Visited by McCully’s family this evening Dec 8 In the forenoon in Clin -ton with a load of wheat 26 57/60 bushels which I sold to Jos. Fair at $1.12 per bus Amt $30.04 in the afternoon doing chores. Very stormy Received from James Fair about half 27 lbs bushel of Russian wheat for an experiment next spring: no charge for it Dec 9 Went down to Brucefield to pay my taxes, but was disappointed, the Collector not being there. Very cold and stormy to day �12 Dec 11 Choring about the house and barn. Weather still cold Dec 12 Did nothing but chores Visited at the Master’s after dark, with Sandy’s Christy Weather soft and mild Dec 13 Went to Clinton in the forenoon with Christy who went home and paid Yuill for pocket book $1.00 and Thompson for oat meal 40¢ being 12lbs, after -noon doing chores Weather still soft and mild Dec 14 Went up to Jno Elliot’s in the forenoon for a man to whitewash - in the after -noon threshing pease and doing chores. Weather mild Dec 15 Threshing and cleaning pease. Cold and windy Jem. Cook came here to whitewash about 9 a.m. Dec 16 Did nothing but chores Jem Cook finished white -washing about 11 a.m. Exceedingly stormy since last night Dec 18 In the forenoon took up five bags of chap-stuff to Trick’s Mill - in the afternoon doing chores. Visited by Dan Buie this evening. Weather cold and frosty Dec 19 Did nothing but chores Weather cold and stormy. Dec 20 Did nothing but chores Frosty and cold. Called on by Wilson’s boys after night for a horse to go for a doctor for their mother to whom I gave Jess Dec 21 At the school examination the most of the day Weather milder to day Dec 22 Went to Varna to the nomi -nation and paid for taxes $34.83 Weather mild Robert Craig visited here this evening from Cobourgh Dec 23 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid for goods $3.28 in the afternoon went back and sold to Perrin my barley at 53¢ per bushel to be delivered next Tuesday and paid Nelles for Roscoe’s Chemistry 30¢ and Davis for clothes hooks 8¢ Stormy in the afternoon Dec 25 Christmas day, filing the hand saw in the forenoon in the afternoon cleaning barley. Cold and frosty Dec 26 In the forenoon went out �13 to Clinton with a load of barley 32 ¾ bushels for Perrin in the afternoon cleaning barley. Moderate to day Dec 27 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with a load of barley for Perrin being 78 ¾ bushels altogether Amt recei -ved for it $41.75 also paid Davis for 2 lbs of nails 8¢ In the afternoon at Pearson’s threshing. Weather moderate Dec 28 At Pearson’s threshing in the forenoon - in the afternoon threshing pease at home. Paid Charlie Wilson 75¢ for taking my place at Craig’s threshing when I was at the Western Fair. Weather moderate Dec 29 Went back to Hullet to see Katy Cold and stormy Dec 30 Threshing pease and doing chores. Mrs. Wilson died this morning. Cold and stormy School rate $21.97 Rate on the $.00485 General rate $9.51 Debenture “ 12.46 Section Asst $197340.00 1877 Jan 1 At the poll in the forenoon in the afternoon at Mrs. Wilson’s funeral Jan 2 Threshing and cleaning pease - returned to Willie five bags of pease I got from him in the fall Weather clear and frosty Jan 3 Threshing pease, and doing chores. Frosty and cold Jan 4 Threshing pease, and doing chores. Steady cold Jan 5 In the forenoon cleaning pease - in the afternoon went out to Clinton and paid Coats for pound of tea 80¢ Davis for candlestick 20¢ and Beacon for mending Douglie’s boot 20¢ Clear and beautiful to day Jan 6 In the forenoon in Clinton with a load of pease 30 ¾ bus which I sold to Perrin at 70¢ per bus. Amt $21.52 and paid Nelles for a Second and a Fifth Book 85 Erwin for 50lbs of oatmeal $1.50 and Beacon for mending my boot 5¢ Received a letter from Jamie with $2.00 for the Clinton “New Era” which I sent according to his request retaining the half dollar over also received from Willie $50.00 being part payment of a loan due on the 1st October last - in the afternoon taking in some straw from the stack. Weather clear and beautiful Jan 8 �14 Went to Seaforth in the morning and paid O. C. Willson $94.95 for Reaper and mower and left my Collage Bible at McGregor’s in Harpurhey to be bound and sent up to Coat’s in Clinton when finished also paid Geo. Diehl for a/c $11.25, after coming home doing chores. Cold with snow also paid McLean for the Expositor and Globe $3.15 for the current year Jan 9 Did nothing but chores Very cold and frosty Jan 10 At the school meeting in the forenoon and was again appointed Auditor, also took a contract of 8 cords of fire-wood two feet long, to be delivered before the 1st of April next at $1.25 per cord. Mr Butchart was again elected Trustee in the afternoon chopping and sawing firewood in the bush. Milder to day Jan 11 Did nothing but chores Snowing heavy all day Jan 12 Choring about the house and barn. Very frosty Jan 13 In the forenoon went to Clinton and paid Fisher for goods $1.90 Beacon for re- pairing my boot 8¢ and Yuill for foolscap 10¢ in the afternoon did nothing but chores Very cold and stormy Received from O.C. Willson my two notes for reaper and mower of $94.95 Jan 15 Hauling in wood, and doing chores. Snowing in the evening Jan 16 Taking in wood in the forenoon in the afternoon doing chores and waiting on Will McQuaig who visited here this evening and preached in the school house after dark Weather moderate Jan 17 In the forenoon doing chores in the afternoon went round with Aikenhead to gather something for Chas. McLeod Received in cash $4.50 and about 250 lbs of flour with some meat and potatoes Clear and beautiful to day Jan 18 Doing chores in the forenoon in the afternoon went down to Jno Gilmour’s for seed oats but he was away from home Jan 19 Taking in straw all day the straw stack having fallen over last night Weather mild to day Jan 20 Taking in straw and doing chores. Thawed last night Blustery and cold to day Jan 22 Chopping down some hem- �15 locks for saw logs, and doing chores. Moderate to day Jan 23 Chopping wood in the bush in the forenoon - in the afternoon cleaning wheat and doing chores. Very cold Jan 24 In the forenoon cleaning a grist and doing chores - in the afternoon went out to see Chas. McLeod, and paid 6¢ for postage stamps, and 25¢ for other articles Very cold Jan 25 In the forenoon cleaning a grist, and doing chores - in the afternoon went to Trick’s with a grist of 115/60 bushels and got 440 lbs of flour Weather moderate Jan 26 In the forenoon went down to Jno Gilmour’s to see about seed oats - in the afternoon doing chores, after that went down to McCully’s to see about some seed wheat I was wishing to get from him. Weather moderate Jan 27 Sawing saw-logs in the bush and doing chores. Douglie helping Jan 29 Taking home saw-logs to the house, and doing chores A beautiful day Jan 30 Hauling out saw-logs to the house, Clear and fine snow soft in the afternoon Charles McLeod died this evening about 6:30 Jan 31 Went out to Clinton with two saw-logs in the forenoon, in the afternoon doing chores went in the evening to McLeod’s. Weather still soft Paid Davis for a window light 5¢ Feb 1 In the forenoon chopping logs in the bush - in the afternoon at Chas. McLeods’s funeral. Received from Willie $100.00 being part payment of a loan. Weather still soft Feb 2 Brought home from Pearson 20 bushels of pease, and paid for same $15.00 Feb 2 In the afternoon doing chores and chopping wood in the bush. Weather still soft Feb 3 In the forenoon in Clinton and sold Thompson 4 bags of potatoes (6 2/3 bushels) at $1.00 a bag, receiving therefor 4lbs of tea and $1.00 worth of sugar, also paid Beacon for mending Douglie’s boot 10¢ and Rowell for a/c $4.35 - in the afternoon called on by McPlunkett about the school business - after that sawing in the bush Weather still soft �16 Feb 5 Taking saw logs to Clinton Received from Willie $100.00 being part payment of a loan Feb 6 Hauling logs to Clinton and doing chores, also paid the following accounts - vs – Jas. Fair sawing $11.44 Davis for goods $23.34 and Thompson for groceries $28.75 also paid Mr McGregor book- binder per Mr. Coats for binding Cottage Bible $3.00 and Sheppard for bottle of whisky 75¢ Feb 7 Took a saw-log to Clinton in the forenoon - in the afternoon went back for a load of lumber, also paid for a bottle of whiskey for the sawyers 25¢ Weather still soft Feb 8 Doing chores and taking home barley from Clinton Weather clear and mild Feb 9 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid Beacon for mending my boots 60¢ and Davis for hinges, bolts etc. $1.80 and brought home three doors for up stairs in the afternoon doing chores and taking home my straw cutter from Robertson. Weather pleasant Feb 10 In the forenoon sawing logs in the bush - in the afternoon at McEwen’s sawing. Weather mild Feb 12 Chopping logs in the bush and doing chores. Stormy and cold to-day Paid Aikenhead $1.00 for Mission schemes Feb 13 Chopping logs in the bush. Visited by master and wife this evening. Weather pleasant Feb 14 Took six bags of chap-stuff up to Tricks and paid him for same 60¢ doing chores the rest of the day Weather pleasant Feb 15 Doing chores, and chopping wood in the bush, also paid Duncan McGregor $7.00 for horse fees for Mr Moffat. Weather soft Feb 16 Went in the forenoon to Clinton with the colt to burn the lampas in her mouth and paid Nelles for set of copies for book-keeping 30¢ Combe for condition powder 25¢ and Fisher for cotton 33¢ in the afternoon sawing logs Feb 17 Sawing logs in the bush Douglie helping. Stormy with snow to day Feb 19 Hauling out logs from the bush. Cold and stormy �17 Feb 20 Hauling out logs from the bush. Called on by John Elliot to whom I gave $10.00 for plastering up-stairs. Weather mild Feb 21 In the forenoon in Clinton to get some chains mended and paid Thompson for 6 ½ lbs of tallow 45¢ and Fisher for goods 35¢ in the afternoon chopping rail timber in the bush Mr. Thompson inducted in Brucefield to day, and a service at night Feb 22 Chopping rail timber all day. Soft and warm today. Feb 23 In the forenoon sharpening the cross-cut saw, and chopping wood in the bush - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Morrow for pair of shoes for Sandy 80¢ and Thompson for 50 lbs of oat meal $1.75 Weather mild Feb 24 Sawing wood, Douglie helping, also received from James Robertson $2.00 for bull fees. Weather mild Feb 26 Sawing wood, Douglie helping Feb 27 In the forenoon went up to Henry Steep’s and paid him for six bushels of barley $3.35 in the afternoon splitting wood and doing chores Feb 28 Splitting and chopping wood. Weather beautiful Called on by the assessor who assessed me at $4520 March 1 Sawing rail timber in the forenoon Douglie helping in the afternoon chopping and splitting wood March 2 In the forenoon writing a letter to Jamie in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Gilroy for good 27¢ and 3¢ for postage stamps Raining the most of the day March 3 Sawing wood the most of the day Douglie helping Snowing in the afternoon March 5 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid for mending Katy’s shoe 20¢ also got from Thompson three pair of shoes, one for Katy, one for Lizzie and one for Johny Amt $4.00 not paid in the afternoon doing chores Snow squalls all day March 6 In the forenoon taking wood down to the school - in the afternoon went to Clinton and got a bag of apples left by Geo. Seales at Thompson’s, also re- �18 turned to Thompson a pair of shoes I got yes- terday, price $1.50. Very cold and stormy today March 7 Drawing wood to the school all day. Milder today March 8 Sawing wood in the forenoon Very stormy with snow in the afternoon. Did nothing but chores March 9 Very stormy with snow all day. Did nothing but chores. March 10 In the forenoon sawing a little - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Combe for medicines 35¢ Yuill for ink and copies 15¢ and other sundries 20¢ also bought from Callander goods to the amount of $22.01 being mostly cottons and prints with some tweeds and brown duck* , and a pair of shoes for Lizzie and a pair of boots for Douglie Cold to day March 12 In the forenoon choring and splitting wood - in the afternoon went down to McCully’s on a visit along with Aiken -head and the wife March 13 Taking wood to the school and for ourselves. Clear * A heavy, plain-weave cotton fabric for tents, clothing, bags, etc., in any of various weights and widths. and fine to day March 14 In the forenoon went to Clinton to get the sleigh repaired, and paid Yuill for copy for Douglie 10¢ Combe for alum 2¢ and Davis for repairing two pails 30¢ also sold to Thompson 3½ bus of potatoes at 55¢ per bushel taken in groceries, and got from Callander goods to the amount of $13.33 being $10.15 for Douglie’s suit, the balance for other dry goods March 15 In the forenoon took home a load of straw from Innes’ in the afternoon took another from F. McEwen’s Peter Campbell to day putting on the doors up-stairs Duncan McGregor died this morning about 1 a.m. March 16 In the forenoon took a load of straw from McEwen’s in the afternoon cleaning wheat and doing chores Frosty and cold to day March 17 In the forenoon cleaning wheat, in the afternoon at Duncan McGregor’s funeral; also paid James Aikenhead $8.00 for threshing Clear and frosty to-day March 19 In the forenoon went out to Clinton with Peter Campbell’s tools, and got from Campbell �19 a halter at $1.35 not paid, also got from Thompson a gallon of syrup at 80¢ not paid - in the afternoon doing chores also went down to the school house, and received from Butchart $10.00 for wood Henry Craig died this morning after a long illness Weather cold and frosty March 20 Taking home wood from the bush, and doing chores Frosty and cold all day Lightning and thunder this evening after dark, with a snow storm March 21 In the forenoon choring about the house, it being very stormy with snow - in the afternoon at Craig’s funeral, and paid for matches in Clinton 20¢ afternoon pleasant March 22 In the forenoon went down to McCully’s - in the afternoon hauling home wood. Soft to-day March 23 Repairing the sleigh, taking home wood, and doing chores. Weather moderate to day Sandy Walker’s exhibiton to night March 24 In the forenoon sawing wood, in the afternoon went to Clinton and got Douglie’s coat and vest from Callander, also paid Thompson 25¢ for rice. Weather mild March 26 Cleaning wheat and doing chores. Snowing a little to day March 27 In the forenoon cleaning wheat, in the afternoon at Pearson’s sawing March 28 In the forenoon went up to Trick’s mill with a grist of ten bags of chap stuff; and paid for same $1.00 – in the afternoon cleaning oats, and doing chores. Weather still cold, and sleighing good Very high wind to day. School examination to day March 29 Went to Trick’s mill with a grist of 22 bushels of wheat after coming home doing chores, also went up to Willie’s for quilting frames March 30 Went down to Jno Gilmour’s and McCully’s to change some oats and wheat, in the evening sawing wood, Douglie helping Weather clear and warm Mrs Scales visited here this afternoon March 31 In the forenoon took home a load of straw from Pearson, in the afternoon took another Finlay McEwen. Weather dull with some rain April 2 Filing the saw, doing chores �20 and sawing wood in the field in the evening Thunder and lightning yesterday with rain, cold north wind to day river broken up April 3 Sawing wood, Douglie helping. Weather moderate April 4 Sawing wood all day. First robin heard this morning, blue birds heard yesterday. Warm today. Snow still deep along the fences, and other places sheltered from the sun April 5 In the forenoon in Clinton and paid Hanlon for repai -ring my boot 10¢ Campbell for halter strap 25¢ Yuill for copy 5¢ and Callander for spools 10¢ total 50¢ - in the afternoon doing chores Snowing to day April 6 Sawing wood all day Weather clear and fine April 7 Sawing wood all day Clear and warm Visited by old McKellor from Blythe today April 9 In the forenoon in Clinton for the harrows I left to be repaired at Rowell’s, also got two rings for a beetle* from him and from Thompson a pair of shoes at $3.50 for myself and a pair for baby at 80¢ and 30 lbs oatmeal at $1.75 In the afternoon making two beetles, and other chores April 10 Chopping and splitting rails, also sold to Neil Mathe -son two steers at $28.00 received cash in hand Warm to day April 11 Went up with the steers in the forenoon to Willie’s, after that splitting rails Warm and fine to day April 12 Splitting rails all day Some snow yet along the fences. Killed the first snake to day. Weather pleasant April 13 Began to plow sod today, but did not go well, there being too much frost in the ground Nance foaled this evening Weather moderate April 14 In the forenoon in Clinton with the buggy to get it repaired, and got from Davis a keg of nails at $3.25, in the afternoon plowing sod. Weather pleasant, and cool April 16 Plowing sod all day * A heavy hammering or ramming instrument, usually of wood, used to drive wedges, force down paving stones, compress loose earth, etc. �21 April 17 Do - Do April 18 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon did nothing on account of the rain, in the evening went down to Campbell’s, and paid Sandy for 11 30/48 bushels of barley $6.40 April 19 Plowing till 9 a.m after that did nothing on account of the rain which fell heavy till 4 p.m April 20 Plowing sod all day. Weather cool to day April 21 Plowing till 3 p.m. then went to Clinton for the buggy and paid Hanlon for mending my boot 10¢ also returned to Callander a pair of shoes got for Douglie, and exchanged another got for him with Thompson. Weather fine April 23 Plowing, sowing, and harrowing the Russian wheat in the orchard, in the forenoon - in the afternoon s owing pease, Douglie harrowing. Weather fine April 24 Sowing pease, splitting rails and plowing. Douglie harrowing Cool with north wind April 25 Plowing sod all day, finished plowing sod. Weather cool April 26 Sowing pease and splitting rails. Sowed the last of the pease this morning in the sod field. Weather fine April 27 Sowing barley and wheat and splitting rails Weather still fine, but threatening rain April 28 Sowing wheat in the morning till Jess took sick, then went to Clinton for Upshall who came out and treated her, to whom I paid $2.50 for his service - in the afternoon went to Clinton with the wife and paid Mrs. McLeod $1.15 for dressmaking, also sold 5 ½ lbs of butter at 20¢ per lb and 8 doz eggs at 11¢ per doz. Rainy this evening April 30 In the forenoon carrying out barley and oats for Willie, who was here with his seeder to day - in the afternoon went to Clinton with Jess to let Upshall see her, also let a job of ditching to Messrs Lane and Gilkin at 12¢ a rod Cold to day with some snow in the morning May 1 In the forenoon nailing drain boxes, and doing �22 some other chores, in the went out to Clinton to tell Upshall how Jess was in the evening splitting rails John Aikenhead harrowing all day with his team, and Willie sowing in the forenoon Snowing this forenoon May 2 Hauling wood and stones in the forenoon - in the afternoon gang-plowing a piece in the orchard for pota -toes, after that planting them. Johny Aikenhead harrowing till 9a.m. Clear and cool to day with a brilliant Aurora after night May 3 In the forenoon sowing barley, in the afternoon went out to Clinton and paid Combe for medicine 13¢ and Sheppard liquors for $1.00. Wife sick today, and weather pleasant May 4 In the forenoon went to Clinton for some trees and shrubs for which I gave note of $4.00 also paid Mrs Wilkie 25¢ for pulling a tooth for Lizzie and Thompson for groceries 35¢ - in the afternoon gang-plowing the barley Dr. Reeve called here this morning. Weather fine May 5 In the forenoon in Clinton and sold to Thompson 5lbs of butter at 14¢ per lb taken in groceries - in the afternoon gang-plowing and harrowing barley. Weather fine. May 7 Did nothing but wait at the house, the wife being very sick. Dr. Reeve called several times to see her since last night. May 8 Wife still very sick, did nothing but wait about the house. May 9 Wife died peacefully this morning about 7 oclock after that went to Clinton and paid Bennet for coffin $19.00 and for telegrams $2.25 spent the rest of the day at the house May 10 Wife’s funeral to day Paid Lizze Hunter $1.00 for service since last Monday also received yesterday from from Willie $40.00 May 11 In the forenoon went down to McCully’s with Sandy and the wife, and got a bag of seed wheat from him not paid yet - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Mr Paisley for digging grave $2.00 after that plowing in the orchard May 12 Visited by several of the neighbors, who finished my sowing about 3 p.m after that went to Clinton �23 and took home a load of lumber from Fair of 55 pieces 8 inches by 1¼ in also paid Thompson for candle wicks. May 14 In the forenoon went to Clinton for lumber of which I got 1251 feet for draining - in the afternoon hauling rails to fence in the pease. Douglie drove his aunt Katy home this forenoon. Warm to day May 15 Hauling and splitting rails, rained a little to day May 16 In the forenoon in Clinton with butter and eggs to the amount of $1.93 also paid Anne Campbell for dressmaking $2.00 - in the afternoon hauling some rails and draining stuff. Visited by Mr McCully this afternoon May 17 Did very little in the forenoon in the afternoon hauling rails from the bush. Willie helping till 5 oclock. Rained the most of the forenoon May 18 Building a fence around the pease. Very warm. May 19 Putting up a fence till 3 p.m., after that drawing drain boxes to the drain etc, also paid drainers $11.00 for work being 103 rods, owing yet $1.35 for draining. Very warm to day May 21 In the forenoon in Clinton for lumber for drain, and got from Jas. Fair 145 feet not paid yet, after coming home making boxes, and filling up the drain Weather very pleasant. May 22 Did nothing in the forenoon on account of the rain - in the afternoon cutting potatoes, and filling the drain May 23 In the forenoon went out to Hullet for some bed clothes left there to wash, and paid for some 50¢ also sold in Clinton 11 ½ lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb and 6 1/3 doz eggs at 10¢ per doz. in the afternoon filling the drains. Very cool to day May 24 Harrowing a while in the morning, after that went down to Hugh McGregor’s with my sister, and paid McCully for 2 1/3 bushels of spring wheat $3.61 in the evening digging out some stones in the summer fallow. Cool to day May 25 Plowing and drilling for potatoes. Weather cool �24 May 26 In the forenoon at church in Clinton Mr. Thompson preached, and paid $1.05 for ticket to Stratford for my sister, who went home to day. Sandy’s Christy arrive -ed by the 2.30 train - in the evening planting pot -atoes, and covering them May 28 In the forenoon at church, Mr McLean preached, also paid Racey 92¢ for wire screen for the cellar windows - in the afternoon did very little except clipping the sheep, being visited by McCully Weather pleasant May 29 Plowing, harrowing and sowing western corn May 30 In the forenoon in Clinton and sold 15 ½ lbs butter at 15¢ per lbs and 4 ½ doz of eggs at 10¢ per doz and $2.99 received in goods $1.38 being dresses for the girls, also bought of M. Morsworthy a sewing machine at $30.00 payable in six months without interest also paid Racey for goods $1.05 In the afternoon putting two windows in the cellar also made an agreement with James Aikenhead Councillor to sell gravel for the road at 10¢ a load and $1.00 in damages in going through the pease May 31 Making frames for the cellar windows, and setting posts round the garden June 1 Setting posts, cleaning stove pipes, and putting a wire window in the cellar June 2 In the forenoon at different jobs - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Callander for spools 14¢ and Davis for seeds and stove iron 13¢ also sold Thompson 6½ lbs of butter for sugar June 4 Hauling out dung all day for turnips. Cool to day June 5 Taking out dung in the forenoon - in the afternoon plowing. Cool to day June 6 In the forenoon did nothing, being up at Willie’s to see granny who was very sick - in the afternoon plowing and harrowing turnip ground. Cool today June 7 Hauling out dung all day on the summer fallow June 8 Hauling out dung on the summer fallow all day. Mrs. Cluff in Seaforth died today after a three hours illness, in child bed Weather very dry and cool �25 June 9 In the forenoon spreading dung and plowing - in the afternoon did nothing on account of the rain, but went to Clinton in the evening and sold to Callander 13 ¼ lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb June 11 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Cool all day June 12 Plowing and harrowing till 5 p.m. after that went to Clinton with Johny to get a suit of clothes for him for Sunday, and out to get the same from Callander for $7.50 also paid Callander 10¢ for straw hat for him and paid Davis $1.00 for 5 lbs of turnip seed and got from Thompson 1 lb tea and 20 lbs oatmeal June 13 Harrowing and plowing all day June 14 Plowing, harrowing, and drilling for turnips June 15 Drilling for turnips till 4 p.m., after that went to Clinton and paid Erwin for 100 lbs of corn meal $1.40 and Davis for scythe stone 10¢ June 16 Sawing and rolling turnips all day. Weather cool June 18 Making a wagon tongue, also sold to Morsworthy a bushel of oats at 50¢ Weather pleasant June 19 In the forenoon went to Clinton with butter and eggs to the amt of $2.00 and paid Davis for nails 8¢ in the afternoon scuffling corn, harrowing potatoes and hauling wood. Received from Donald Junor 50¢ for bull fees June 20 Hauling wood till 4 p.m. after that hoeing potatoes Called on by O.C. Willson who sold to me a seed drill at $80.00 payable a year from 1st October without interest, to be shipped to morrow to Clinton June 21 At road work all day hauling gravel June 22 At road work till 3 p.m then took home two pigs from Finlay McEwen’s, one given as a present, and the other for a dollar, after that hauled a load of gravel for the barn door, and cleaned some oats June 23 In the forenoon went out to Clinton for my seed drill, and sold to Thompson 7 bushels and 30 lbs oats at �26 50¢ per bushel and 11 lbs of butter at 15¢ per lb amt $5.59 took all the butter and oats in trade except $1.77 he paid me in cash being a pair of shoes for Johny, sugar, rice, apples and oatmeal, also paid Davis for 12 bolts for wagon rack 85 ¢ and Stanbury for tallow 55¢ and Erwin for two bushels of corn $1.40 - in the afternoon went up to Trick’s and paid for chapping 25 ¢ Received a letter from Jamie today white frost this morning June 25 In the forenoon writing a letter to Jamie in Cariboo in the afternoon went to Clinton to a congrega- tional meeting held there for the purpose of appointing delegates to represent the congregation at the first meeting of Presbytery in Goderich on the 3rd of next month in the matter of Mr. McQuaig’s call to Kingston. Paid 3¢ for a post stamp and posted Jamie’s letter in the evening making a wagon rack June 26 Working at making a wagon rack, went out in the evening to the cemetery to see some head stones, and sold to Cooper and Walker the colt Dolly for $100.00, a head stone to be taken in part-payment at $45.00, to be finished in four weeks Showery to day June 27 In the forenoon working at the wagon rack - in the afternoon went out with Willie to repair the graves in the cemetery - in the evening harrowing the summer fallow June 28 Plowing the summer fallow all day. Warm to day June 29 Plowing the summer fallow Showery to day June 30 In the forenoon did nothing on account of the rain - in the afternoon went to Seaforth for a lever for the reaper, and paid in Clinton to Davis for bolts 36¢ and to Combe for castor oil 20¢. Warm to day July 2 Working at making a rack for the wagon, and other chores. Visited by M.J. McCully to day. Grand celebration of Dominion day in Clinton to day. Weather pleasant July 3 In the forenoon scuffling potatoes and hoeing the thistles in them - in the afternoon went to Clinton for some fixings for the colt (Dolly) and got the same from Campbell at $1.00 not paid yet. - also, paid Thompson for groceries 18¢ Cool to day Mr. Rowell died this morning in Clinton, being ill about two months �27 July 4 Digging post holes, and setting them around the barn yard. Weather pleasant July 5 Took Meeky to the bull this morning, after that went to Clinton to the pic -nic and spent 15¢ came home about 5p.m after that scuffling turnips July 6 Scuffling turnips and harrowing summer fallow in the forenoon - in the evening went to Clinton and paid for mending Douglie’s boot 10¢ and for cheese 24¢ also sold to Thompson 10 lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb. took it all in goods. Weather pleasant July 7 In the forenoon mowing around the fence and the drain with the scythe - in the afternoon went down to Jamie Aiken -head with the gravel a/c being 140 loads after that fireing up the mower and doing other chores July 9 In the forenoon mowing with the scythe and machine after dinner went to Clinton and paid Thompson $5.50 for 50 lbs of bacon and Davis for pitch fork for 65¢, also received from Thompson $1.00 worth of sugar. Showery to day July 10 Mowing and coiling hay July 11 Raking and coiling hay July 12 Taking in hay. took in ten loads, being all except some fence corners July 13 Mowing around the fence corners till 4 oclock p.m then went to Clinton and paid Wade Bros for enlarged photograph of myself and wife $3.00 and Combe for box of pills 25¢ also sold to Thompson 12 ¾ lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb, taken in sugar July 14 Drilling potatoes, hoeing turnips and gathering hay around the fence corners July 16 Taking in hay in the morning from the fence corners - after that hoeing turnips. Rained the most of the afternoon. July 17 Cleaning turnips the most of the day. Visited by Jno. Craig from St. Mary’s this mor -ning. Weather pleasant July 18 Cleaning turnips the most of the day Weather showery Annie Campbell married to day by Mr McQuaig to Robt Yuill, and Jacob �28 Wolf and his sister Elizabeth buried to day, both of them having died yesterday July 19 Cleaning turnips till 5p.m after that making a handle for the scuffler, Mr. Matheson called here to day to collect money for a present to McQuaig. Weather pleasant July 20 Drilling potatoes, and scuffling turnips till 5. p.m after that went to Clinton and paid for oil 50 ¢ pudding dish 15¢ and ammonia 5¢, also sold some butter to Callander for goods July 21 Plowing the summer fallow all day July 23 Plowing till 4 p.m after that cutting round the fall wheat. Mr. McQuaig preached his farewell sermon in Clinton yes- terday July 24 Cutting and binding wheat. Very warm to day July 25 Finished cutting wheat to day, binding the greater part of the day. Very warm July 26 Binding and stooking wheat till 3.30 p.m. after that cleaning turnips. Very warm July 27 In the morning took Dandy to the bull, after that went to Clinton to get Jess shod afternoon cleaning turnips and cutting barley with the cradle July 28 Cleaning turnips till 5p.m after that went to Clinton and paid Jones & Couch 10 ¢ for mending barley forks Fisher for neck-tie 15¢ and Davis for shingle nails 5¢ Rained very heavy last night, and very warm yet July 30 Cutting and binding barley July 31 Setting up barley till 10.a.m. after that taking in wheat Aug 1 Taking in wheat till 5 p.m. after that repairing the horse rake, and raking wheat stubble Willie threshing to day Aug 2 Pulling pease till 5 p.m after that went to Clinton and sold to McLaren 12 ½ lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb and bought of Thompson goods to the amt of $2.14 not paid Aug 3 Pulling pease all day. Cool to day Aug 4 Pulling pease all day. Archy Fraser and Robt McLeod and Mr. McKenzie helping all day. Aikenhead and John �29 helping in the forenoon Aug 6 Taking in barley and wheat rakings till 3 p.m.after that pulling pease. Mr. Mc Kenzie pulling pease all day Aug 7 Pulling pease in the forenoon in the afternoon drawing in pease. Weather dry & pleasant Aug 8 Drawing in pease all day. Mr. McKenzie in my place at Pearson’s threshing Aug 9 At Craig’s threshing Aug 10 Drawing in pease all day Peter Towers helping all day Aug 11 Drawing in pease all day Peter Towers helping Mrs. Scales visited here this evening Aug 13 In the morning cutting a swath around the oats after that went to Clinton and sold Thompson 814/16 pounds of butter at 16¢ per lb taken in goods, also got 50 lbs of oatmeal from him, not paid, also received from D. Yuill per Jas. Aikenhead ¼ of a cheese being 14 ½ lbs, the price not known yet till the factory makes a sale. In the afternoon cutting oats and plowing. Rained in the afternoon Aug 14 Plowing and cutting oats Dull and showery to day Aug 15 Cutting and binding oats till 4 p.m. after that cut and bound a little wheat in the orchard Rained this afternoon Aug 16 Cutting round the barley and wheat, with the cradle Douglie plowing and reaping a little. Rainy in the afternoon. Aug 17 Pulling pease, cutting oats and barley. Weather fine Aug 18 Cutting barley and binding oats Weather pleasant Aug 20 Binding oats till 5 p.m. After that went to Clinton and got from Thompson 20 lbs of bacon not paid at 11¢ per lb Bought of Campbell a collar for Nance at $2.75 not paid, to be exchanged if not her fit Aug 21 In the forenoon binding and setting up oats, after dinner went back with Nance’s collar it being too large, and after that cutting and binding wheat �30 Aug 22 Binding oats and wheat all day. Weather pleasant Aug 23 Setting up wheat in the forenoon - in the afternoon did nothing but ask some hands for threshing on Monday. Received a letter from Jamie to day Frighty calved today Aug 24 Started to reap about 10.a.m. but had to quit on account of the rain - after dinner cradling some wheat in the orchard, and after 5 p.m. went to Clinton. Showery in the evening Aug 25 At Aikenhead’s threshing Aug 27 Threshing at home all day Mr. McKenzie helping Aug 28 Cutting wheat in the forenoon Willie, Archy Fraser and Robt McLeod hauling in with his team, Robertson and Alex with his team, and Jno Aikenhead, and Jno Alexander with Aikenhead’s team Mr. McKenzie also helping Began to rain at noon and continued showery all afternoon Borrowed of Willie $4.00 and paid Mr. McKenzie for work $4.50 Aug 29 In the forenoon cutting wheat in the orchard - in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Davis for lamp and oil $1.00, also got from Jackson two pair of boots for myself and Douglie at $4.25 each not paid yet and from Thompson two lbs of tea not paid - after supper cutting wheat in the orchard. Rained a shower in the afternoon Aug 30 In the forenoon cutting wheat and turning pease - in the af ternoon turning barley and taking in barley Aug 31 Rained very heavy in the forenoon with heavy thunder and lightning after dinner went to Clinton and paid Fowler for repairing umbrella 10¢ Douglie plowing in the afternoon Sept 1 Turning barley and wheat till 3 p.m. after that cutting wheat. Showery again after dark having rained more or less for five days this week Sept 3 Cutting oats till 4p.m. Douglie plowing - after that taking in barley Weather cloudy and cool Sept 4 Hauling in wheat and barly �31 Willie, Robertson, Archy, Fraser and Robt McLeod helping Sept 5 Hauling in wheat till 4p.m. Aikenhead helping in the forenoon, after supper went out to Clinton with the colt to Cooper from whom I received $55.00 in cash, the head stone amounting to $45.00 total $100.00 for the colt Sept 6 Hauling in pease and oats till 4p.m. after that went to Clinton and sold to Callander 14 lbs of butter at 16¢ per lb took $1.00 worth of sugar and got credit for the rest, and paid A. Aikenhead for groceries $1.39 also got from Thompson $3.00 worth of sugar, not paid Sold to Collins the black wether* for $6.50 to be deliv -ered next Wednesday at noon in Clinton, received $1.00 cash for him in hand Finished hauling in to day. Sept 7 Raking in the spring wheat stubble Sept 8 In the forenoon taking in some wheat rakings and cleaning some wheat in the afternoon took to Trick’s mill 7 bushels of fall wheat for a grist Granny visited here for * A castrated male sheep. the first time since the wife died Sept 10 Plowing for wheat, also received from Jas. Aikenhead Junior $15.00 for gravel Sept 11 Plowing and harrowing Willie helping in the after -noon. Borrowed a bag of oats from Aikenhead Sept 12 Harrowing and sowing wheat with the drill Borrowed of Innes four bags of Seneca wheat being 519 lbs including bags also signed a note for the drill of $80.00 due on the 1st October 1878 payable in Seaforth to O.C. Willson Very warm to day Sept 13 Harrowing the summer fallow till 4 p..m after that went to Clinton and got a No 6 wheel for the drill from Seaforth In the evening in Clinton and paid Campbell for re- pairing harness 15¢ Yuill for paper ? 22¢ butcher for beef 25¢ Combe for soap 5¢ and Hunter for rice 25¢ Sept 14 Harrowing and plowing had Willie in the afternoon sowing with the drill Very warm to day �32 Sept 15 In the forenoon plowing after dinner went to Clinton and sold to Cunningham 17 lbs butter at 17¢ per lb taken in goods, also paid Mrs. Morsworthy $30.00 for a sewing machine, Callander for goods $1.90 Morrow for shoes for Sandy 90¢ Fisher for hat for “do,, 25¢ and James for mending harness 10¢ Sept 17 In the forenoon plowing in the afternoon in Clin -ton at a congregational meeting, and paid Davis for lamp glass 20¢ and for shoe blacking 5¢ Douglie plowing in the afternoon Sept 18 In the forenoon went out with the children to get their pictures, and paid Messrs Wade for same $1.75. Katy and Lizzie went down with Willie to Tavistock - in the afternoon plowing Very cool to day Sept 19 In the forenoon plowing after dinner took the wether to Clinton and received $5.50 for same, also sold Davis ninety six pounds of old iron at ½ cent per pound, to be taken in trade when he gets some plow points for No 13 also paid him for butcher knife 30¢. Several buildings behind the Methodist church burnt this afternoon, and James Fair’s barn and stables. Killed a sheep after dark. Cool today. Clinton show to day Sept 20 Plowing all day Sept 21 Plowing all day, also paid Aikenhead $1.45 for 14 ½ lbs of cheese got last month Sept 22 In the forenoon plowing - in the afternoon went to Clinton and sold Davis a sheep skin at 75¢, and Thompson 17 lbs of butter to be put to my credit, - also paid Racey 75¢ for potatoe hook and Christy $10.00 for service in the evening plowing Sept 24 Threshing and cleaning oats Douglie plowing. Warm to day Sept 25 In the forenoon binding and setting up corn - in the afternoon went to Clinton for a plow point and paid Davis for same 10¢ the balance of 50¢ being paid in old iron Douglie plowing. Warm to day Sept 26 At the Exhibition in London and paid for expenses $2.00. Very warm Sept 27 Did nothing all day, not feeling well. Douglie and Christy at the Exhibition �33 Sept 28 Plowing in the forenoon in the afternoon helping Aikenhead at the river bridge Sept 29 In the forenoon went to Clinton and sold 17 ¼ lbs of butter taken in groceries, also paid Wade Bros. 50¢ for four photographs and Callander for goods 34¢ and Yuill for paper 10¢ - in the afternoon digging potatoes, also paid Thompson $1.00 for 50 lbs of oatmeal Oct 1 Digging potatoes all day dug about 120 bushels altogether. Very warm Oct 2 Cleaned and took out to Perrin two loads of pease being 9814/60 bushels Oct 3 At Robertson’s threshing all day. Weather dry and warm. Oct 4 At Robertson’s threshing in the forenoon - in the af -ternoon went out with a load of pease to Perrin being 5039/60 bushels Oct 5 Cleaning and taking out pease, being two loads of 110 ¾ bushels, having sold altogether 259 2/3 bushels and received for the same $155.80 Showery and cold Oct 6 At Willlie’s hauling out dung with the team and Douglie. Cool to day Oct 8 Rained all day went to Clinton in the afternoon and paid Dr Reeve for attendance on the wife $21.50 Paid Wiseman a note of $25.75 for a cow bought at Ernest’s sale last fall Campbell for a/c $4.95 and Maulon for mending shoes 35¢ and Fair for postage stamps 3¢ total $48.58 Oct 9 In the forenoon making some timber in the bush in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid Davis for chalk 2¢ and for foot- rule 25 ¢ and Morsworthy for machine oil 5¢ also got from Switzer $1.00 worth of sugar, not paid also from Gilroy a pair of pants cut out to be made at home. Weather pleasant Oct 10 In the forenoon in the bush - in the afternoon at corners McEwen’s threshing Showery to day Oct 11 In the forenoon at McEwen’s threshing - in the afternoon plowing. Showery and cold Oct 12 Plowing all day, Douglie helping Aikenhead at �34 hauling stones to the bridge. Cloudy, cool and dry Oct 13 Making timber in the bush Douglie plowing. Oct 15 In the forenoon making timber in the bush - in the afternoon in Clinton at a congrega- tional meeting for the purpose of giving a call to a minister, two were nominated, ?, Revds Mr Beamer and Mr Cockburn, on a division 42 voted for Mr Beamer and 39 for Mr Cockburn also paid Mr Rowell’s a/c of $6.45 and paid Gilroy for vest and pants $6.60 total $13.05 Oct 16 Making timber in the bush Douglie plowing Oct 17 In the forenoon making timber in the bush - in the afternoon, went to Clinton and sold my fall wheat to Jas Fair for $1.17 per bus. if first quality. Douglie plowing Weather, cool and cloudy Oct 18 Cleaning wheat and repairing the fence between me and Biggins’, also took out to Jas Fair 43 bus. of fall wheat at $1.17 per bus Oct 19 In the forenoon did nothing on account of the rain in the afternoon went to Clinton and paid to Gilroy 77/8 yards of pants stuff $5.10 Callander for repairing steel-yard 5¢ and Corbet for spinning $1.43 and Davis for coal oil 20¢ total $6.78 also received from Aikenhead 20 ½ lbs of cheese at 13 ¢ per lb to be paid to-morrow Oct 20 Cleaning and taking out wheat to Clinton to Fair being two loads, the first being 43 ¼ bus. and the second 43 25/60 bus. being altogether three loads of fall wheat amounting to 1292/3 bushels for which I received $152.18 Oct 22 In the forenoon went out to Clinton and sold Fair 20 ¼ bushels of wheat at $1.18 per bus. amt $23.89 also paid Bennet for bed -stead $2.50 Combe for salt 75 ¢ and Aikenhead for 20 ½ lbs of cheese $2.65 - in the afternoon fixing the wagon for drawing timber then went down to James McCully to get him to frame the pig house, but he was away from home Oct 23 In the forenoon hauling home timber from the bush - in the afternoon went to Clinton to see �35 Peter Campbell, and paid Yuill for ink 5¢ Signed a petition to Presbytery against Mr Beamer’s call Weather beautiful. Oct 24 Working at framing a pig and hen house the most of the day, had Peter Campbell in the forenoon to lay it out, and paid $12.00 for balance due to him for building the house, and 75¢ for this forenoon’s work. Rained in the evening Oct 25 In the morning went down to old Baird’s to see the threshers, who are to be here next Monday after that cleaning wheat - after dinner went to Clinton and sold to Thompson 24 ¼ lbs of butter at 17¢ per lb part taken in groceries, and the rest credited to me also paid Combe for drugs 20¢ in the evening clean -ing wheat Oct 26 In the forenoon at Trick’s mill with a grist of 1624/60 bushels of fall wheat, and got therefrom 685 lbs of flour in the evening in Clinton and paid Fitzsimmons for beef $2.00 Oct 27 Working about the barn all day, preparing for the threshers, also paid Willie Aikenhead $1.00 for a day’s threshing at Willie’s in the harvest time Oct 29 Threshing at home, also borrowed of Aikenhead a bag of oats Oct 30 Cleaning up about the barn, after the threshing Douglie at Willie’s taking out dung. Weather fine. Oct 31 At Craig’s threshing Nov 1 At Willie’s threshing Nov 2 At James Forsyth’s sale, but bought nothing Nov 3 Plowing the pea ground, first snow this fall, cold to day Nov 5 Cleaning a grist of chap stuff in the forenoon - in the afternoon choreing about the barn and stable - Loaned to Aikenhead $10.00 to be returned in a short time Very stormy to day with snow Nov 6 Took a grist of eleven bags of chap stuff to Trick’s in the morning, then went to Clinton and paid Campbell for repairing harness 15¢ Callander for repairing cow-chains �36 and hame* ring 20¢ Combe for drugs, vis, Sassafras 5¢ Shippard for yeast cake 10¢ and Dinsley for 110 lbs pork $6.75 and Trick for chapping $1.10 and the master for prise† book $1.00 Paid Finlay McEwen for repairs on the church $1.50 and for two little pigs $1.00. Total paid today $11.85 Nov 7 Tapping turnips all day Nov 8 In the forenoon went to Clinton to see Morsworthy about my note given for the sewing machine, it having not yet come. He promised to secure me against any trouble with regard to it - in the afternoon did nothing, it having rained all day steady Nov 9 Pulling turnips all day. Very cold north wind Nov 10 In the forenoon making a turnip pit - in the afternoon taking in turnips. Clear and fine Nov 12 Hauling in turnips all day. Visited by brother Sandy and Duncan Fisher from North Easthope Weather beautiful * One of the two curved wooden or metal pieces of a harness that fits around the neck of a draft animal and to which the traces are attached. † Prize Nov 13 Went out in the morning to Clinton with Laudy and Duncan Fisher, after that taking in turnips, after that pulling turnips. George Seales whitewashing here to day, paid Peter Towers $2.00. Weather fine Nov 14 Hauling in turnips all day Archy Fraser helping with the team; had 41 loads Nov 15 Fixing up the turnips Douglie plowing. Sunday school examinations this evening. Showery to day Nov 16 In the morning plowing after that went to Clinton with Christy who went home, and paid her for service $22.00- in the after- noon at Cameron’s sale �37 Callander’s a/c March 10 Fo goods $22.01 “ 14 do – do – 13.33 April 9 do – do – 2.07 “ 14 do – do – 1.83 “ 18 do – do – 1.45 May 5 Not for myself – 1.45 “ 9 Mourning goods 9.67 June 23 Suit for Johny 7.50 July 27 Thistles gloves .50 “ “ Cloth for Sandy’s pants 45 � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/37189e73baadb4be5de2012dfc572e6e.pdf aaa67420911b42810bf6350bc98c0eda PDF Text Text 1 Diary of Minnie Florence Boothe: March 1898-December 1898 Transcribed by Jessica MacSween, December 2011 The main section of the diary (March – December 1889) begins on Saturday March 12, 1898. The first few entries were written in the beginning of the diary after 1898. Osgoode April 24/03 (1903) To the Honorable Council of the Township of Osgoode To removing 2 stumps on the road allowance of on November 13. 1902 $40.00 J.W Boothe Monday January 17 Jim Blake (your?) wife is dying came over the ____ tonight The news was brought to the office by a boy (nigh dead night?) He burst into the office crying his face was pale and white Sam (?) took the boy in his office. (Mother?) is dying tonight “2” Jim Blake was our ___ driver he ran the Midnight Express He has handled his throttle and lever the most of his life & years And when I found that the (menage? nerage?) was for my comrade Jim you bet I sent it in a hurry over to him “3” (Tuesday January 18) In less than half an hour the news came back from Jim Fell very ill met her at midnight and than(?) I am praying for her I left my son in the office took a message to his wife I found her lying _____ with scarcely a spark of life “4” And __ I entered her chambers she mistook me for Jim And fell ___ ___ ___ when she found that ____ She turned her eyes to heaven her lips were pale and white And she said in a dying whisper You ___ the express tonight “5” (Wednesday January 19) Open hills and dales and valleys on ___ the midnight train Like lightning streaming and flashing beneath her ____ But Jim holds on to the lever and stees her crazy flight ....... in the darkness God speed the express tonight “6” In less than half an hour the train will be along But there comes another menage & __ there is something wrong For the train has met disaster the engine is in the ditch The engineer is dying derailed by an open switch “7” And still another message from the engineer it came ____ Fell many(?) ill meet her in heaven not to wait for the midnight February 18 1899 B. due. Saturday March 12 (1898) terrible soft today & raining snow just running away. Mr J Rowatt got dead under his sleigh today Sunday March 13 raining today a terrible flood the river higher than it has been for years bridges taken off every where. Bridge at Mr Boothes �2 moved 8 feet at one end today. Henry in Templeton today. a terrible high wind this evening Thursday March 17 frogs croaking in the (beaver?) today. Friday March 18 washed today & scrubbed & baked bread J.W away voting today J.W working at carriage house today. Saturday March 19 baking for Sunday today not well enough to sew any. J.W splitting wood this after noon to bed 8:30 oclock Sunday March 20 windy today Mr Boothe here this afternoon Henry in Templeton today & Pa came home from Uncle Jim’s today. Monday March 21 Churned this morning first in new churn Ethel come this afternoon. J.W helping Mr Waddell at his new stable this after noon Tuesday March 22 rained a little in fore noon today. J.W and his father in town today Mrs Boothe here we went to Mrs Waddell’s this after noon dyed carpet rags in fore noon. brought syrup barrel home today roads not to bad. eggs cheap on Market today 14 (price symbol) to bed 9 oclock Wednesday March 23 Cold and windy today J.W cutting corn at his Fathers today feel miserable all day today Mrs Waddell took Lily to Doctor today Henry & Ethel at Mr Boothes’s tonight Sam boiling sap Thursday March 31 Windy & raw today J.W drawing logs for bridge at Waddells this forenoon. finished closet & working at bridge this afternoon Mrs Waddell here this evening & Ethel with her. Washed today. J.W churned this evening large churning. up 6 oclock to bed 9:30 Friday April 1 Windy and cold North West wind. J.W working at line bridge at Waddell’s today. Pa here for dinner, down after took to Sam’s this morning they were making timber these days. first Peddler came this morning. Mr Waddell got wagon tonight to go to Ottawa Printed (?) butter today had 17 lbs. ironed today, sewed a ball of 6 rags today up 25 after 6 this morning to bed 15 to 10. all fools day today. Mrs Waddell set over nice piece of fresh pork today Saturday April 2 Cold and snowing at dinner raw all day scrubbed baked cakes. Jelly cake, pies and fruit cake today. finished wrapper tonight washed some socks & stockings out this evening. J.W working at line bridge today drawing logs into it. expecting Henry & Robert tomorrow still terrible cold tonight to bed after 11 up 6.30 oclock Sunday April 3 very cold & windy yet turns warmer towards evening threatening a storm of something tonight. Sam, Florry & Nellie here this afternoon reading Catholic book today. up (8:15?) this morning to bed 9 oclock Monday April 4 Ground white with snow this morning still snowing a regular snow storm turning soft this evening. Henry here for tea. brought sleighs home baby has measles coming out on him today. Waddell’s had them too preparing for town. J.W churned this evening. 22 lbs butter for market. Mr Boothe here tonight. lovely moonlight night. to bed 9 oclock up ___ Tuesday April 5 very cold. J.W & his father gone to market today. Butter dear prints (illegible scribbles, possibly two numbers) �3 Nellie here today helping one sew to rags. C. Elliot & wife here this evening Harry Beamish here today about factory his wife no better. (Cessor?) here today eggs 10cts (cents) today. up 130 this morning to bed 9:15 oclock Wednesday April 6 Cold this morning this afternoon still colder with snow flurries. ground froze 4 inches. C. Elliot’s party tonight. we did not go. patterns came from Mrs Waddells this morning. patched J.W’s overalls today & sewing rags all my spare time. J.W working at shop today putting in the posts at Patterson’s this morning with wheels. Went to see Maggie. Montgomery in Ottawa with load of (s__w? blurred out) up 6.30 oclock to bed 15:10 oclock. Thursday April 14 Nice warm bright day J.W ploughing along side of house this evening Sam here this evening. Friday April 15 very hot day. J.W ploughing in big field. Mrs Boothe and (Jessy?) here this evening. sending pail butter with Mr Boothe to market he got 20cts for it per lb. Florry here she washes for baby every day Saturday April 16 very warm. J.W finished ploughing big field next Mr Boulons lane after dinner making wire fence along our road after tea. Mr Boothe here on road for Ottawa. Nellie here this evening. Henry & Wilmer here tonight. Mr & Mrs J. Quail here tonight. Henry brought harness back. J.W’s finger very sore yet. has a boil on his back. Florry here yet up very early to bed 11:30. filling up the week in my Diary that I was sick Sunday April 17 very warm but windy. got up today for first Nellie here this morning Florry here Waddells’s children getting better up 7 oclock to bed 8:30 Monday April 18 very cold today and windy. (ill?) on well tub last night Florry here washed today J.W working at wire fence on our road this fore noon. (Dawn? Dan? Dam?) here for seed this evening. Florry went home tonight J.W not very well tired all over has boil on his back up 6:30 this morning to bed 9:15 Tuesday April 19 very cold & windy again today ½ inch ill (ink?) on well tub. J.W ploughing in field next Waddell’s today cows out in field for the first today. baby good today J.W has sore back from boil & not feeling well. I am was miserable all day too. up 6oclock this morning Got 17 eggs today. boiled pot binseed for calves today. milked cows this morning for first. rained tonight Wednesday April 20 Raining & cold sun showers in afternoon & rainbow Mr Boothe here helping farm oats. Sam & Harry Beamish here for wagon. J.W ploughing. boil getting better. I have been sick all day lay on lounge & rocked baby up 7 oclock to bed 15 to 11. Thursday April 21 Cold windy & misting rain. J.W went down home for a load of trees. ploughing this after noon. Isaac Brown here for oats. nice bright evening but cold baby sick. sick myself too. up 10 after 6 this morning to bed 9:30. Friday April 22 Cold windy day very cold in evening. Mrs Boothe here this after noon. Mrs Rodney here too. starting to wash today for first & Mrs Boothe done it before she went home. J.W ploughing all day baby slept all afternoon. feel better today than ever I was sick I got up Berty (Betsy? Berry?) & Jessy just getting over measles. up 5:30 this morning to bed 9:15 �4 Saturday April 23 nice day bright & windy J.W. ploughing. scrubbed today baked pies and cakes baby pretty good. ___ hens nest in stable today. Sunday April 24 Windy and cold. Henry here this afternoon. baby not well. Henry went to Metcalfe this evening. to bed 830. Monday April 25 very nice bright day but cool east wind. J.W finished ploughing big field today. Churned this evening. Sam here for butter tonight Mrs Hall here to see baby tonight. cleaned & got eggs this evening Mr Boothe here this morning. Up at 6 oclock to be 10 oclock Tuesday April 26 Lovely warm day. Mrs Boothe in town today. sent butter & eggs with her. butter down to 16cts eggs 10cts J.W sowed first oats today in field in front of house. Mrs Waddell here for first time this morning since the measles. I was not well all after noon very sick with cold tonight baked bread today. up 5 oclock to bed 15 to 9 oclock. Wednesday April 27 Nice bright day but rather cool. Mrs Boothe here this morning. was so sick had to send for Mrs. Waddell to sweep & get the dinner. J.W harrowing round house after dinner very heavy frost this morning up at 5 this morning Thursday April 28 frost this morning. cool East wind. Berty here for dinner. J.W finished house field today. Sewing a little ____ J.W’s socks up 5:15 to bed 9:30 Friday April 29 damp morning. Turned out nice but very cold. J.W seeding Mr Miller here for dinner. Mr Boothe here this evening for (nets?) Churned at tea time. washed today. baby cross. up 5 oclock to bed 15 to 11 oclock Saturday April 30 Bright. cool and windy. J.W finishing harrowing Waddell field. Sa, here for feeder at noon. sent butter to market with Mr Boothe today. up 5 oclock. I washed floor baked bread pies & cake, ironed. baby sick & cross all day. Henry here this morning brought harness home. brought rhubarb got anvil Ethel has chicken coming out today. to bed 10. Sunday May 1 Lovliest day came this spring. out for a drive this morning for first with baby. He was splendid all time we were out at Mrs Boothes for dinner. Nellie in bed with measles & Sam Russell & Florry not well. Mrs and Mrs ?? there. up 15 after 7. to bed 10. Monday May 2 Nice day but windy. at Mrs Waddell’s today for first with baby. J.W rolling house field today. Mrs Waddell gave me the makings of a quilt for baby. baby sick this evening up before 6 to bed 9:30 Tuesday May 3 Threatening rain all day, rained this evening. J.W finished rolling Waddell field at 3 oclock. took roller home four of them sick with measles. Berty here this morning. baby sick & cross all night. I raked some at yd. (yard?) this afternoon eating dinner 15 after 10 oclock up before 5 to bed 930 �5 Wednesday May 4 drizzling rain this morning. warm sultry afternoon. Mr Taylor here this morning. Jessy here till after dinner baby terrible cross today J.W harrowing potatoes ground this forenoon. took gate of line fence at Waddells after diner planting willows at dinner. Henry here & Wilmer here tonight J.W at Scarf’s this evening but he was away. up 5 oclock to bed 11. Set him today in cow stable loft. planted flower seed at dinner. J.W cleaned door yard Thursday May 5 Cool North wind, bright. Little peddler here today. started to plough sod field today. I baked cakes today. baked baby cross churned up 6 oclock to bed 15 to 10. Friday May 6 Cool bright morning froze water ¼ inch deep last night J.W ploughing. Henry here for (oats?) washed. up 5 oclock to bed 10. Mrs Waddell here last night Saturday May 7 Frost this morning. picking & ploughing in sod field. Mr Boothe here this evening with apple trees. Ida Waddell here baked cakes & pies scrubbed. washed. baby cross. Up 15 to six (Jenny?) calved this afternoon Sunday May 8 bright cold & windy. Went for drive way round by Mr ___? baby slept all time we were away. Montgomery & Maggie here. Mrs Evan Cameron buried today at Bells Corners up 7 oclock to bed 9 30 Monday May 9 Lovely cool sunny morning. Mrs Waddell in this morning Mr Armstrong brought back auger. Mr (Corkin? Gorkin?) here for oats today. baby cross. Lay on lounge all day with boils up 15 after 5 oclock to bed 10 oclock. rocking & writing Tuesday May 10 Nice day but threatening rain. Sam here for farming mill this evening. Mrs Waddell gone down home this evening for trees. J.W working with horse clearing rained this evening. up 6 oclock to bed 10. Wednesday May 11 Threatening rain. J.W picking up sticks & ploughing baking today. baby good. sweep up stairs this after noon & tidied it. chickens in stable loft came out today Ethel & Ida here this evening. up 15 to 6 to bed 10. writing & rocking baby Thursday May 12 Threatening rain. rained before dinner. sent 2 pails butter to town with Mrs Waddell today. Berty here this evening Mr Boulon in this evening to see baby. J.W stumping in sod field this forenoon plowing this afternoon finished clearing corner of field. baby terrible cross today. taking out silk of my blue dress to wash today. suffering with with (written twice) boils have five on me. could not wash yet this week up 25 after 5 to bed (empty) Friday May 13 Warm & sunny. went for pigs to Patterson’s this evening & then to Maggie’s. rained all the way home on us. J.W plowing. Berty came to mind baby. staid till evening. washed today. up 15 to 6 oclock to bed 11 oclock. Mr Boothe here this evening brought us big pail soap & pork & syrup going to town tomorrow. �6 Saturday May 14 beautiful day. Mr & Mrs Boothe in Ottawa today. Sent 19 Doz. eggs with them. Butter 16(?) per pail. very busy today baked, ironed & made pies baby cross. J.W finished plowing back field. up 530 to bed 930 Sunday May 15 Lovely sunny day but cool. suffering with boils all broke but one at my waist. Pa here this after noon. meeting in Metcalfe this evening. up 7 oclock to bed 930 Monday May 16 Threatening rain. heavy rain after tea rained till dark almost. Ethel Waddell here this afternoon. mending J.W’s shirt baby cried all day. baked today. boil very sore J.W grinding at home this morning. picking brush of plowing (“before tea” is written after the next line and by itself, could be end of this sentence) up 530 oclock to bed 10. Tuesday May 17 Cloudy & cool. drizzling rain today. Mr Sam Dempsey here for hay this afternoon. Sam here this evening. baby cried all day & sick. working at silk front on blue dress. up 5 oclock to bed 930. Wednesday May 18 Frost last night heavy one too. lovely sunny cool day. Mr Harrison and Willie here this morning with cattle. Russell here at tea time for auger. J Henry here this evening looking for oats. Lily Waddell here this evening. J.W sowing oats in back field all day churned this morning went to Mrs Waddell’s this evening for a few minutes. took R. there tonight. working at front of my blue dress. up 5 oclock to bed Thursday May 19 Windy & cool. J.W harrowing. we went over home this evening for (seales?) Mrs Waddell here this afternoon. Mrs Jimmy bad with measles. baby good this evening. up 530 to bed 10 Friday May 20 nice day J.W rolling (?) field. went to Scarf’s after tea for rig. I washed today baby terrible cross. milked after dark tried clean out this evening. up 5 oclock to bed 10 Saturday May 21 nice day but threatening rain this evening. J.W drawing out manure for potato field. I baked, scrubbed & churned this morning about 14 lbs butter baby cross finished front of dress & trimmed my hat tonight up 15 to 5 to bed 12. Sunday May 22 threatening rain at 5 this morning. raining at 8 we were just ready to go to Metcalfe & had to stay home. went down home this after noon. Pa in town yesterday. Clarence came home with us baby good today. up 15 to five this morning to bed 15 to 10. Monday May 23 Cool. J.W drawing manure to potato ground & plowed some choring today baby cross. Sam brought turkeys over this morning. Tuesday instead of today up 530 to bed 10. Sam brought turkeys. Tuesday May 24 Cool today. J.W finished potato ground & I planted 6 pails baby not well Jon Quails dog poisoned last night �7 Set hens in loft in stable up 15 to 5 to bed 10 oclock Wednesday May 25 Lovely & cool today finished planting potatoes in front of house Lily Waddell helping us. Ethel here today. Churned this evening had 22 lbs of churning, picked gobbler. very tired J.W over home for wagon this evening. baby cross to bed 1130 up 530 Thursday May 26 drizzling rain this morning. up 530. J.W finished covering potatoes in front of hose & sowed parsnips, cucumbers & pop corn. Made box for butter this evening made 59 lbs butter in 2 weeks for market. going to market tomorrow 5 pails butter. fixed wearing dress bands after tea. took Mrs Waddell’s pork home. Ethel Waddell here this evening. Armstrong here for chisel this evening. Clarence here. Made butter box & shod bill? Henry & Hugh Rodney here tonight. Friday May 27 nice day. J.W in town today 59 lbs butter 33(83?) bushel oats & the gobbler oats 35 (**) butter from 14 to 17. got $1.15 for gobbler brought me wearing boots & good ones for himself. I washed today not well up 10 after Saturday May 28 Terrible hot day J.W ploughing corn field. washed buggy fencing calf pen this evening. not feeling well. I scrubbed, baked, made butter, ironed a big washing of clothes & made Clarence’s(?) blouse. up 530 to bed 1130 Sunday May 29 threatening rain raining at dinner. Henry here this evening. Clarence here yet went to Metcalfe this evening left baby for first with Mrs Boothe. up 630 to bed 11 oclock Monday May 30 Cool this morning. J.W drawing out manure. put calves out Pa here this after noon with anvil. Mrs Waddell here this evening. up 630 to bed 930 Tuesday May 31 terrible warm today. J.W finished drawing manure & is plowing corn field farming mill Peddlar’s here this evening. making bed tick for Ethel this afternoon. Russell here with plough, poultry this evening. churned this morning 2 pails butter up 530 to bed 930 Wednesday June 1 Terrible warm day. J.W plowing & at the raising at Mr Armstrong’s barn in the afternoon. old black peddlar here this morning. Sam here for (Cedar? Seeder?) at dinner. Mr Sam Jonston Johnston buried today. Clarence here & sick today young Armstrong here at noon. Mr Taylor here this morning. writing with baby on knee. up 6 oclock to bed 930 Thursday June 2 Cool this morning but very warm day. J W plowing corn field. trying to work at Ethel’s dress very sick all day. baby good. J W not well Clarence here writing with baby on knee. J.W up to Armstrong’s for old iron at noon up 5:30 to bed 9.30 oclock Friday June 3 Breezy today & rather cool. washing. baked 4 pies Mrs. Waddell in this afternoon not well all day bad headache. baby good today Clarice (Clarince?) here yet got 16 eggs today. very tired tonight. Up 5:30 this morning to bed 9:30 (“width 2.5 in, length 4.6 ½ in” written on side of page) �8 Saturday June 4 Very cool & dull this afternoon. bright after dinner. JW finished harrowing corn field & planted 3 rows potatoes & the beans Clarince (Clarice? Clarence?) here. scrubbed, baked bread & cakes. put band on Ethel’s dress finished Clarince’s (?) blouse put cuffs on his shirt & ironed & done up 3 white shirts very tired baby splendid today up 15 after 5 to bed 15 to 10. Sunday June 5 Terrible warm day left baby with Pa & Ethel while we went to (Horner’s?) Church. took Clarence home today up 630 to bed 930 Mr Stewart looking for cattle today Monday June 6 Threatening rain Maggie Damey (?) & Sarah Harrison here today packed 2 pails butter this evening. Maggie made baby’s cap hood today. very busy this morning. baby has sore mouth. J.W planting corn with corn dropper. up 530 to bed 1030 Tuesday June 7 Very warm today. J.W in town pail butter 14.15 eggs 10 (**) potatoes 45:50 oats 33.34. baby very sick today with sore mouth Lily Waddell here this afternoon. Ethel helped me carry baby over. two men here weighing pork. strangers. J.W brought home lovely geraniums & pansies up 15 to 2 to bed 15 to 11 Wednesday June 8 Threatening rain. J.W planted turnips & carrots & finished planting corn. down home this morning for turnip seeder. Pa here this evening to take it home. Sent Clarence’s hens home tonight. wed flower beds today rained all after noon working at Ethel’s wearing dress waist. baby sick. young Armstrong here with Ground auger Pa looking for Stewart’s cattle today. up 5 to 10 to bed Thursday June 9 Very warm J.W to Metcalfe with lumber for kitchen Mr Waddell here this afternoon. little peddlar here. J.W went to Armstrong’s for old iron brought lovely flowers from home with him. working at Ethel’s waist. very tired up 5 oclock to bed 10:30 Friday June 10 Very cool today. Washed J.W working at express. young Armstrong here getting cultivator lever fixed. working at Ethel’s waist very tired. baby good four men killed on new railroad this evening up 5 to bed 9:30 Saturday June 11 dull and raining a little down home this morning with Ethel’s waist. left baby with J.W slept all time I was away. baked bread, pies & cakes scrubbed & iron. J.W went to Metcalfe for lumber for kitchen this afternoon. soaked express whick in oil today Sam here for scraper to work at his cellar. up 5:30 to bed 10:30. baby splendid Sunday June 12 Raining all day watching for Silas & Maryanne they did not come faired up near dark. up 6:30 to bed 9:15 Monday June 13 Cool and threatening rain this afternoon. J Regan died this morning at 5 oclock. had five doctors. J.W fixed mower today Mr Boothe here all day. made baby lawn(?) hood today. Henry and Wilmer here tonight brought up boxes of express. Churned this morning up 5:30 to bed 11:15 �9 Tuesday June 14 Threatening rain this morning J Regan buried this morning hemmed butter towels & working at baby’s dress churned this morning. up 6 to bed (blank) Wednesday June 15 Very cold. J.W working at express box. Mrs Weddell & I at T. Quails today. J.W drove us there & tom brought us back set pet hen in barn tonight & hen in manger. to bed 11 up 5. baby cross today. Thursday June 16 Warm today. Pa and Mrs Potter here this afternoon. I was down to pattersons & Maggie’s this morning. baked cakes today J.W finishing & painting express box. Sam & Evert Beamish here tonight Evert selling ____ soap we took 35cts worth. up 4:30 to bed 9:30. Friday June 17 Very warm Mrs Waddell in town today. got this for baby today making cake & ___ Sam and Berty here this evening. Mrs Waddell here Boothe here on road from T Quails. Mr Boothe here all night going to town with J.W Mr Quails baby born this morning. Sam come to help Sam (rats?) up 6 oclock to bed 1030 Saturday June 18 Warm today. J.W & father in town today. butter .4cts oats 33 (**) Jessy here all day (Grety?) Waddell here this afternoon. washed floor. baked cake, pies & ironed. (Aunty? Arty?) sick again. Sunday June 19 Cool today. over home this forenoon. Mrs Boothe & I were to see Mrs Quail this evening. J.W & Mr Boothe minded baby while we were away. to bed 9 up 7 Monday June 20 Cool J.W working a kitchen (foundation?) Pa & Mrs Potter here for tea. working at J.W’s shirt. up 530 to bed 10 oclock Tuesday June 21 Very cool. J.W grinding. I went over with him to cut out shirts Mr Scharf died (“fell dead” added in above) at Harrison’s today. Sam away to McDols bee today. Mr Boothe here this evening heavy shower rain after tea J.W working at kitchen. I made baby cashmere stockings up 5 oclock to bed 15 to ten Wednesday June 22 Nice day J.W working at cook-house. Jessy here this evening with J.W’s shirt + needles. baking bread. to bed 10 oclock Thursday June 23 Very windy. washing. J.W working at cook house. up 6 to bed 1030 Friday June 24 Very windy. put stove out before dinner churned Mrs Waddell in. Flory & Nellie here brought lovely dish strawberries. J.W farmed 23 bushel oats for market this evening preparing for town. to bed 10 up 530 Saturday June 25 Lowry and threatening rain heavy shower in evening J.W did not go to town put up coal stove in dining room scrubbed baked pies cakes & ironed. swept door yard. up 530 to bed 930 Sunday June 26 Up 7 oclock left baby with Mrs Boothe & went to Metcalfe this evening �10 home 10 oclock Monday June 27 Raining little Mr Robinson here for tea Sam getting frames made for his cellar in fore noon & him & J.W howing potatoes in afternoon. churned this evening going to market tomorrow up to 5 oclock to bed 930 Tuesday June 28 Threatening rain it came on about 1030 & rained nearly all day got 14 & 15 for butter. got screen doors today & brought home hay press. eggs 11cts baby very cross. Mr Armstrong here to bed 10 up 1230 to bed 4 up 6 oclock Wednesday June 29 Terrible hot day. J.W putting up track for hay fork at Mr Armstrong’s. Pa & Clarence here this after noon fixing shoes & rake teeth Jessy here all day. John Hall & peddlar here at tea. Mr Harrison & wife here this evening Mrs Waddell & girls here tonight up 530 to bed 10 oclock Clarence staying till Sunday. I have blind(?) headache today. Thursday June 30 Very windy. Pa & Clarence here fixing shoes & rake teeth. Tess(?) here all day John Hall & peddlar here at tea Mrs Waddell & girls & Mr & Mrs Harrison here tonight Clarence staying till Sunday took blind headache today. Up 5 to bed 1130 Friday July 1 hot day. J.W & Mr Waddell working at road work churned this morning baked cakes, bread & washed very tired. up 6 oclock to bed 930. Saturday July 2 Very hot day plowing up potatoes & went to the raising of Mr Boulon’s barn in afternoon went to Maggie’s for little pigs tonight got home 11 oclock washed buggy(?) after we came back up 530 to bed 12 oclock Sunday July 3 Hottest day came yet left baby with Ethel Waddell & took Clarence home & went to Farmers(?) Church. Bill Sharp & Bell (H___?) married about 3 weeks up 7 to bed 10. Pa came home with hens(?) it rained & he stopped all night. Monday July 4 Very cool Pa fixing rake teeth before he goes home J.W plowing up potatoes & cultivating corn churned this morning I painted dining room floors up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday July 5 Cool very cool. washed today & painted floor again J.W took express Wheels to patterson’s & working over home at hay in afternoon Mr Boothe hoeing potatoes this fore noon & here for dinner. J.W ordered horse rake from Mr Blair up 530 to bed 11 Wednesday July 6 Cool J.W mowing horse rake to come tomorrow Berty here. writing with baby on knee up 530 to bed 930 Thursday July 7 Warm today John Hall here today for first horse rake did not come Mr Armstrong here about hooks for his hay fork. J Blair here rake to come tomorrow �11 Flory here with their rake have Gerty(?) Waddell hired for 3 days to mind baby. here today for first her Aunty & Grandma to come today. up 15 to 5 to bed 10 oclock Friday July 8 Another warm day threatening rain Blair here this morning with rake. rained & J.W could not work at hay went to Patersons for express. churned this evening getting ready for market. Gerty here up 5 to bed 1030 Saturday July 9 Rainy markets little brighter than last time eggs 12 butter packed 14.15. John Hall here after dinner very heavy rain before dinner Sunday July 10 cooler Aunty (?) & Harry down at house today Henry here this evening J.W not well Young Brittons (Brittous?) out in full dress at Church tonight. Monday July 11 Nice & cool. terrible busy baked churned ironed finished baby dress & hood & made a bib Ethel here helping me. John Hall here up 430 to bed 1140 Tuesday July 12 Beautiful cool morning hotter in afternoon went to walk at St Helena today. up 15 to 5 to bed 930 Henry came home with us Wednesday July 13 very warm baby & I sick after the long drive John here up 5 to bed 930 Thursday July 14 Working at hay very warm John here Friday July 15 warm working at hay John here went to Miss Diggews (Biggews?) lawn social this evening Henry came round. up 5 to bed 220. this way for pail butter. Pa not well. Saturday July 16 Working at hay John here very busy washed & baked churned & ironed. up 530 to bed 10 Sunday July 17 Raining did not go any where Mr Boothe here for tea. up 7 to bed 9 Monday July 18 Very warm Jess here brought over big dish fresh honey John here after dinner worked till 3 drawing in finished stack then went over home but did not put up any to green. very heavy rain. up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday July 19 bright but threatening rain rained very heavy after dinner. Ethel & Mabel Potter here for tea came this morning & went home again J.W made pen for big pigs & put them in today up 530 to bed 10 oclock �12 Wednesday July 20 hot. J.W starting to cut again. John here 2 ½ hours this afternoon threatening rain still up 530 to bed 9. Thursday July 21 Rather cool washed this fore noon & paris-greened (?) 5 ½ bugs this afternoon Mrs Hall here. Flory & Nellie here this evening brought me lot of berries up 5 to bed 930. Friday July 22 Cool wind J.W finished cutting hay this forenoon John here this afternoon. I went to pattersons for sugar this evening left baby with Mrs Waddell up 530 to bed 1030 Saturday July 23 Terrible warm John all day here. drawing in all day finished haying big storm this evening up 5 to bed 930 Sunday July 24 Very hot baby very sick. Pa here he went for Mrs Boothe Sam Len & Ida here too. took Pa home. to bed 1030 Monday July 25 Threatening rain J.W cutting hay at Hall’s rained very heavy this evening. flattened oats bad Mrs Waddell got 3 lbs butter this morning. baby still not well very sick myself with boil up 5 to bed 9 oclock Tuesday July 26 Cooler this morning J.W finished cutting Hall’s hay John got wagon this evening Flory here paris greening bugs. Conlon’s cows broke into our oats Up 6 to bed (empty) Wednesday July 27 J.W & Russell farming oats & weeding turnips in fore noon & working at home at hay in afternoon churned this morning bad boil Thursday July 28 Terrible warm J.W & mother in town today busy & tired washed Dick & Flory here for (mother?) this evening lecture in Methodist Church tonight up 630 to bed 930 Friday July 29 Terrible warm J.W & mother in town today butter raising a little very busy. washed baked & scrubbed. J.W went over home this morning to fix up binder just started when rain came on. Dick & Russell came over with him to work at grind stone. Isaac Brown here getting iron made for buggy top. up 6 oclock to bed 10 oclock Saturday July 30 J.W down to Maggie’s this morning before he went home cut grain home at dark. Pa here & Henry this evening got pail butter 8 ½ lbs in it. Mrs Waddell 3 lbs this morning up 530 to bed 12 oclock Sunday July 31 Rather cool up to late to go to Metcalfe & went Blair’s(?) �13 Church on stone road in afternoon. Clarence here yet Mrs & Mr Waddell Mrs Burretts(?) & Leafy (?) here this evening up 7 to bed 930. Monday August 1 J.W cutting over home rained & Russell & him fixing up press up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday August 2 Rainy J.W went over & had to come back Russell & him pressing straw churned up 530 to bed 1030 Wednesday August 3 Rained today after dinner. J.W went over to cut but had to come back again. R. & him pressing straw rest of day. baking today. writing with baby on knee up 6 oclock to bed 9 Thursday August 4 Cool & very windy (shelf?) of rain at 3 oclock J.W binding over home. Russell churned this morning long days cutting up 15 after 5 oclock to bed 9. Friday August 5 Terrible windy & a regular gale about 2 after dinner Sussy(?) Sarah & Willie with Flory here this morning shortened baby’s pink dress & made a petticoat for him fore dinner writing with baby on knee & him scratching at book he learned how to squeal today & lay in cradle & yelled all day very good today took a spoon in hand for first this week Henry here for their lumber tonight brought shirt for one to starch. up 530 to bed 1030. J.W working at home first bringing binder over as storm came on Russell here all night Saturday August 6 Beautiful cool day. J.W cutting grain behind barn Russell stooking(?) J.W over home tonight for load of wash Berty here with white shirts. I baked bread pies cakes & roly poly up 15 to 6 to bed 10. ironed & finished Clarence’s shirts Sunday August 7 Very warm J.W not well Pa here this afternoon Clarence here yet. meeting in Metcalfe tonight up 7 to bed 930 Monday August 8 Threatening rain rained after dark J.W cutting in house field churned this morning. Sewing baby good up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday August 9 Warm & sultry finished house field at tea time working in North field after tea. washed. Mr Lemon here this morning took 9 lbs tea from him Milburn’s for 4 months old today up 15 to 6 to bed 1030 Wednesday August 10 Warm & breezy. J.W cutting with binder in the North field Mrs Boothe Mrs Summer’s & Miss Dempsey here this afternoon. Willie Potter here too. Mr Sullivan took W. Harrison’s big steer away this evening Mrs Waddell paid for butter this evening. Russell here stooking churned this morning. baking today up 530 to bed �14 Thursday August 11 Warm & windy J.W finished cutting North field Mrs Boothe here at tea Clarence here yet baked pies cakes & sponge cakes this afternoon went over home with J.W to sew on frill of Ethel’s dress went for load of water drawing all the water we use drew can full for cows tonight too up 530 to bed 11. Friday August 12 Very warm J.W cutting on Sam’s place I went to Mrs. Quails & carried baby this afternoon spitting rain & threatening hard all after noon. Henry & Wilmer here for pail butter 11 lbs Clarence went home tonight J.W went to Pattersons for binder, knives & to Maggie’s for turnip writing & rocking baby. Russell here tonight baby took bad crying fit tonight up 5 to bed 11:15 Saturday August 13 Terrible windy J.W finished Sams field this afternoon & went over home to cut baking ironing baby cross scrubbed house & cookhouse. cut out a piece in back of neck of J.W’s black coat. up 530 to bed 10. Sunday August 14 breezy rather warm after dinner quarterly meeting in Methodist Church out this morning & down to the Church this evening left baby with Mrs Waddell large crowd Henry came home with us up 530 to bed 1030. Monday August 15 Very warm. J.W cutting over home. I was sick & vomiting all day very heavy. to sick to get cows & they were not milked tonight J.W home late. up 530 to bed 9. Tuesday August 16 warm & breezy J.W finished field at home grain to wet to cut till after dinner. I went over with him not better yet Sam took load pressed straw into J. Peterkin. Russell here all night heavy rain about 430 this morning could not cut till after ____ started field below house this evening Russell here tonight up 530 to bed 830 threatening rain Wednesday August 17 Heavy rain about 430 this morning could not cut till after dinner. Henry here this morning for anvil Ethel W. got 9 lbs butter this morning Russell & J.W pressed straw till dinner sick still churned this morning Little Peddler here this morning. baby good baked cakes & sponge cakes Russell here tonight up 6 to bed 9. Tuesday November 22 Nice day. Mrs (Low) Quail here today Doctor Wallis here got medicine for my headache. Sunday December 25 over to Mrs Boothes for Xmas beautiful day Mrs Wallis buried today J.W & Sam went to funeral Monday December 26 Lovely & bright not very cold. J.W & Father in Metcalfe this afternoon Nomination Day �15 Memorandum First butter sold. Month Date Oct. .. Oct Oct 9th .. 23rd 28th Nov 11th Nov .. Dec .. 30th .. 22 .. Butter account for 1897 6 lb at 1 pail 11 lbs at 1 pail 10 lbs at 2 pails at 13 lbs each at 2 pails 12 & 13 ¼ lbs each at 1 pail 11 lbs at 11 lbs prints at 3 lbs prints at 1 pail 10 ½ lbs at Price $ cts 22 cts 20 18 19 1 2 1 4 32 20 80 94 20 4 85 20 18 20 20 2 1 2 20 98 60 10 New Year 1898 Jan Feb Mar March April April April .. April May 15 19 8 22 5th 16th 26th .. 30th 12th 1 pail 7 ½ lbs at 10 lbs prints at 15 lbs prints at 11 lbs prints at 22 lbs prints at 1 pail butter 11 lbs at 1 pail butter 11 lbs at .. 11 ½ .. 1 pail butter 13 lbs at 2 pails butter 23 ½ lbs at 16 20 19 21 1 2 2 2 20 00 85 31 20 16 ½ 16 17 16 2 1 1 2 3 20 82 84 21 76 May June .. .. July .. 27th 7th 18th 28 9th 28th 5 pails butter 59 lbs at 4 pails butter 43 lbs at 6 .. 66.. 5.. 2 rolls 57 lbs at 6..1..63 lbs at 5..2..56 Mrs Waddell got butter Pa got butter at Mrs Waddell butter at Mr Waddell sold 2 pails 4 pails 42 lbs at 15 & 16 14 & 15 14 14 14 & 15 14 & 15 14 & 15 9 6 8 7 8 6 1 23 13 24 98 82 20 00 14 15 15 ½ & 16 2 00 90 15 & 16 6 63 3 pails butter 36 ½ lbs at 2 pails butter 21 lbs at 3.. 28.. Sent to town pail with Mr Boothe 8 pails & 5 rolls _ lbs at 18 6 57 17 19 3 5 1 57 32 70 18 8 28 August 25th Sept 18th Sept Oct 30 28 Nov 29 �16 Memorandum First year married. Month Date Nov .. 11th .. Eggs & fowl account for 1897 2 ½ dozen eggs at 4 ½ prs chickens at Price $ cts 12 20 & 25 2 30 15 For New Year 1898 Jan Feb Jan Feb Feb March March 15th 11th 15th 11th 19th 8th 22nd Eggs 3 ½ dozen at 6 dozen eggs at 1 pair at 25 each fowl 1 ½ pairs fowl at each Eggs 3 dozen at Eggs 6 dozen at Eggs 12 dozen at 25 25 00 1 25 18 18 9 & 10 00 00 1 1 April April May June June 5th 26th 26th 7th 28 Eggs 15 dozen at Eggs 15 doz at Eggs 19 doz at Eggs 9 ½ dozen at Eggs 7 dozen at 10 10 10 10 11 1 1 1 50 50 90 95 77 Jan Feb Jan Feb Feb March March 15th 11th 15th 11th 19th 8th 22nd Eggs 3 ½ dozen at 6 dozen eggs at 1 pair at 25 each fowl 1 ½ pairs fowl at each Eggs 3 dozen at Eggs 6 dozen at Eggs 12 dozen at 25 25 00 1 25 18 18 9 & 10 00 00 1 1 87 50 50 75 54 04 12 87 50 50 75 54 04 12 �17 Memorandum Month Date Nov Nov Dec Dec 11th 30 22 Oats Oats Oats Oats Grain Account for 1897 16 ½ bushels at 54 bushels at 68 bushel at 22 bushels at Price $ cts 25 cts 24 22 23 4 12 14 7 13 96 96 26 45 bushel at 33 bushels & 14 lb Mr Armstrong bought 49 bushels at 20 bushels at J. B. Brown got 12 bushel Henry got at 12 bushel (?) got at .. at 23 .. at 40 bushel at 22 bushel at 23 bushel at 52 bushel at 40 bushel at _ bushel at 25 ½ 30 11 10 48 00 31 30 15 6 19 00 30 9 00 35 32 4 7 20 36 29 ½ 6 49 Hay sold in 1897 $10 per ton load came to $10 per ton load came to $8 per ton load came to $7 per ton load came to Price $ 11 cts 85 12 75 8 00 9 50 For the New Year 1898 Jan Feb 15 4 Oats Oats Feb April 19 21 Oats Oats May 6 Oats May June .. July August Sept Sept Oct Nov 9 18 28 28 25th 18 30 28 29 Oats Oats Oats Oats Oats Oats Oats Oats Oats Month Dec Date 14th Hay Dec 15 Hay Dec 20th Hay May 17th Hay �18 Memorandum Month Date Oct Dec Dec 9th 22nd 28th Potatoes sold in 1897 7 bags at 10 bags at 20 bags at Price $ cts 45 50 50 3 5 10 15 00 00 50 2 90 50 40 & 45 2 1 00 65 For the New Year 1898 Mar 8th Mar August 22nd 25th 6 bags, 2 at 45 rest at 4 bags potatoes at 4 bags .. � 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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Osgoode April 24/03 (1903) To the Honorable Council of the Township of Osgoode To removing 2 stumps on the road allowance of on November 13. 1902 $40.00 J.W Boothe Monday January 17 Jim Blake (your?) wife is dying came over the ____ tonight The news was brought to the office by a boy (nigh dead night?) He burst into the office crying his face was pale and white Sam (?) took the boy in his office. (Mother?) is dying tonight “2” Jim Blake was our ___ driver he ran the Midnight Express He has handled his throttle and lever the most of his life & years And when I found that the (menage? nerage?) was for my comrade Jim you bet I sent it in a hurry over to him “3” (Tuesday January 18) In less than half an hour the news came back from Jim Fell very ill met her at midnight and than(?) I am praying for her I left my son in the office took a message to his wife I found her lying _____ with scarcely a spark of life “4” And __ I entered her chambers she mistook me for Jim And fell ___ ___ ___ when she found that ____ She turned her eyes to heaven her lips were pale and white And she said in a dying whisper You ___ the express tonight “5” (Wednesday January 19) Open hills and dales and valleys on ___ the midnight train Like lightning streaming and flashing beneath her ____ But Jim holds on to the lever and stees her crazy flight ....... in the darkness God speed the express tonight “6” In less than half an hour the train will be along But there comes another menage & __ there is something wrong For the train has met disaster the engine is in the ditch The engineer is dying derailed by an open switch “7” And still another message from the engineer it came ____ Fell many(?) ill meet her in heaven not to wait for the midnight February 18 1899 B. due. Saturday March 12 (1898) terrible soft today & raining snow just running away. Mr J Rowatt got dead under his sleigh today Sunday March 13 raining today a terrible flood the river higher than it has been for years bridges taken off every where. Bridge at Mr Boothes �2 moved 8 feet at one end today. Henry in Templeton today. a terrible high wind this evening Thursday March 17 frogs croaking in the (beaver?) today. Friday March 18 washed today & scrubbed & baked bread J.W away voting today J.W working at carriage house today. Saturday March 19 baking for Sunday today not well enough to sew any. J.W splitting wood this after noon to bed 8:30 oclock Sunday March 20 windy today Mr Boothe here this afternoon Henry in Templeton today & Pa came home from Uncle Jim’s today. Monday March 21 Churned this morning first in new churn Ethel come this afternoon. J.W helping Mr Waddell at his new stable this after noon Tuesday March 22 rained a little in fore noon today. J.W and his father in town today Mrs Boothe here we went to Mrs Waddell’s this after noon dyed carpet rags in fore noon. brought syrup barrel home today roads not to bad. eggs cheap on Market today 14 (price symbol) to bed 9 oclock Wednesday March 23 Cold and windy today J.W cutting corn at his Fathers today feel miserable all day today Mrs Waddell took Lily to Doctor today Henry & Ethel at Mr Boothes’s tonight Sam boiling sap Thursday March 31 Windy & raw today J.W drawing logs for bridge at Waddells this forenoon. finished closet & working at bridge this afternoon Mrs Waddell here this evening & Ethel with her. Washed today. J.W churned this evening large churning. up 6 oclock to bed 9:30 Friday April 1 Windy and cold North West wind. J.W working at line bridge at Waddell’s today. Pa here for dinner, down after took to Sam’s this morning they were making timber these days. first Peddler came this morning. Mr Waddell got wagon tonight to go to Ottawa Printed (?) butter today had 17 lbs. ironed today, sewed a ball of 6 rags today up 25 after 6 this morning to bed 15 to 10. all fools day today. Mrs Waddell set over nice piece of fresh pork today Saturday April 2 Cold and snowing at dinner raw all day scrubbed baked cakes. Jelly cake, pies and fruit cake today. finished wrapper tonight washed some socks & stockings out this evening. J.W working at line bridge today drawing logs into it. expecting Henry & Robert tomorrow still terrible cold tonight to bed after 11 up 6.30 oclock Sunday April 3 very cold & windy yet turns warmer towards evening threatening a storm of something tonight. Sam, Florry & Nellie here this afternoon reading Catholic book today. up (8:15?) this morning to bed 9 oclock Monday April 4 Ground white with snow this morning still snowing a regular snow storm turning soft this evening. Henry here for tea. brought sleighs home baby has measles coming out on him today. Waddell’s had them too preparing for town. J.W churned this evening. 22 lbs butter for market. Mr Boothe here tonight. lovely moonlight night. to bed 9 oclock up ___ Tuesday April 5 very cold. J.W & his father gone to market today. Butter dear prints (illegible scribbles, possibly two numbers) �3 Nellie here today helping one sew to rags. C. Elliot & wife here this evening Harry Beamish here today about factory his wife no better. (Cessor?) here today eggs 10cts (cents) today. up 130 this morning to bed 9:15 oclock Wednesday April 6 Cold this morning this afternoon still colder with snow flurries. ground froze 4 inches. C. Elliot’s party tonight. we did not go. patterns came from Mrs Waddells this morning. patched J.W’s overalls today & sewing rags all my spare time. J.W working at shop today putting in the posts at Patterson’s this morning with wheels. Went to see Maggie. Montgomery in Ottawa with load of (s__w? blurred out) up 6.30 oclock to bed 15:10 oclock. Thursday April 14 Nice warm bright day J.W ploughing along side of house this evening Sam here this evening. Friday April 15 very hot day. J.W ploughing in big field. Mrs Boothe and (Jessy?) here this evening. sending pail butter with Mr Boothe to market he got 20cts for it per lb. Florry here she washes for baby every day Saturday April 16 very warm. J.W finished ploughing big field next Mr Boulons lane after dinner making wire fence along our road after tea. Mr Boothe here on road for Ottawa. Nellie here this evening. Henry & Wilmer here tonight. Mr & Mrs J. Quail here tonight. Henry brought harness back. J.W’s finger very sore yet. has a boil on his back. Florry here yet up very early to bed 11:30. filling up the week in my Diary that I was sick Sunday April 17 very warm but windy. got up today for first Nellie here this morning Florry here Waddells’s children getting better up 7 oclock to bed 8:30 Monday April 18 very cold today and windy. (ill?) on well tub last night Florry here washed today J.W working at wire fence on our road this fore noon. (Dawn? Dan? Dam?) here for seed this evening. Florry went home tonight J.W not very well tired all over has boil on his back up 6:30 this morning to bed 9:15 Tuesday April 19 very cold & windy again today ½ inch ill (ink?) on well tub. J.W ploughing in field next Waddell’s today cows out in field for the first today. baby good today J.W has sore back from boil & not feeling well. I am was miserable all day too. up 6oclock this morning Got 17 eggs today. boiled pot binseed for calves today. milked cows this morning for first. rained tonight Wednesday April 20 Raining & cold sun showers in afternoon & rainbow Mr Boothe here helping farm oats. Sam & Harry Beamish here for wagon. J.W ploughing. boil getting better. I have been sick all day lay on lounge & rocked baby up 7 oclock to bed 15 to 11. Thursday April 21 Cold windy & misting rain. J.W went down home for a load of trees. ploughing this after noon. Isaac Brown here for oats. nice bright evening but cold baby sick. sick myself too. up 10 after 6 this morning to bed 9:30. Friday April 22 Cold windy day very cold in evening. Mrs Boothe here this after noon. Mrs Rodney here too. starting to wash today for first & Mrs Boothe done it before she went home. J.W ploughing all day baby slept all afternoon. feel better today than ever I was sick I got up Berty (Betsy? Berry?) & Jessy just getting over measles. up 5:30 this morning to bed 9:15 �4 Saturday April 23 nice day bright & windy J.W. ploughing. scrubbed today baked pies and cakes baby pretty good. ___ hens nest in stable today. Sunday April 24 Windy and cold. Henry here this afternoon. baby not well. Henry went to Metcalfe this evening. to bed 830. Monday April 25 very nice bright day but cool east wind. J.W finished ploughing big field today. Churned this evening. Sam here for butter tonight Mrs Hall here to see baby tonight. cleaned & got eggs this evening Mr Boothe here this morning. Up at 6 oclock to be 10 oclock Tuesday April 26 Lovely warm day. Mrs Boothe in town today. sent butter & eggs with her. butter down to 16cts eggs 10cts J.W sowed first oats today in field in front of house. Mrs Waddell here for first time this morning since the measles. I was not well all after noon very sick with cold tonight baked bread today. up 5 oclock to bed 15 to 9 oclock. Wednesday April 27 Nice bright day but rather cool. Mrs Boothe here this morning. was so sick had to send for Mrs. Waddell to sweep & get the dinner. J.W harrowing round house after dinner very heavy frost this morning up at 5 this morning Thursday April 28 frost this morning. cool East wind. Berty here for dinner. J.W finished house field today. Sewing a little ____ J.W’s socks up 5:15 to bed 9:30 Friday April 29 damp morning. Turned out nice but very cold. J.W seeding Mr Miller here for dinner. Mr Boothe here this evening for (nets?) Churned at tea time. washed today. baby cross. up 5 oclock to bed 15 to 11 oclock Saturday April 30 Bright. cool and windy. J.W finishing harrowing Waddell field. Sa, here for feeder at noon. sent butter to market with Mr Boothe today. up 5 oclock. I washed floor baked bread pies & cake, ironed. baby sick & cross all day. Henry here this morning brought harness home. brought rhubarb got anvil Ethel has chicken coming out today. to bed 10. Sunday May 1 Lovliest day came this spring. out for a drive this morning for first with baby. He was splendid all time we were out at Mrs Boothes for dinner. Nellie in bed with measles & Sam Russell & Florry not well. Mrs and Mrs ?? there. up 15 after 7. to bed 10. Monday May 2 Nice day but windy. at Mrs Waddell’s today for first with baby. J.W rolling house field today. Mrs Waddell gave me the makings of a quilt for baby. baby sick this evening up before 6 to bed 9:30 Tuesday May 3 Threatening rain all day, rained this evening. J.W finished rolling Waddell field at 3 oclock. took roller home four of them sick with measles. Berty here this morning. baby sick & cross all night. I raked some at yd. (yard?) this afternoon eating dinner 15 after 10 oclock up before 5 to bed 930 �5 Wednesday May 4 drizzling rain this morning. warm sultry afternoon. Mr Taylor here this morning. Jessy here till after dinner baby terrible cross today J.W harrowing potatoes ground this forenoon. took gate of line fence at Waddells after diner planting willows at dinner. Henry here & Wilmer here tonight J.W at Scarf’s this evening but he was away. up 5 oclock to bed 11. Set him today in cow stable loft. planted flower seed at dinner. J.W cleaned door yard Thursday May 5 Cool North wind, bright. Little peddler here today. started to plough sod field today. I baked cakes today. baked baby cross churned up 6 oclock to bed 15 to 10. Friday May 6 Cool bright morning froze water ¼ inch deep last night J.W ploughing. Henry here for (oats?) washed. up 5 oclock to bed 10. Mrs Waddell here last night Saturday May 7 Frost this morning. picking & ploughing in sod field. Mr Boothe here this evening with apple trees. Ida Waddell here baked cakes & pies scrubbed. washed. baby cross. Up 15 to six (Jenny?) calved this afternoon Sunday May 8 bright cold & windy. Went for drive way round by Mr ___? baby slept all time we were away. Montgomery & Maggie here. Mrs Evan Cameron buried today at Bells Corners up 7 oclock to bed 9 30 Monday May 9 Lovely cool sunny morning. Mrs Waddell in this morning Mr Armstrong brought back auger. Mr (Corkin? Gorkin?) here for oats today. baby cross. Lay on lounge all day with boils up 15 after 5 oclock to bed 10 oclock. rocking & writing Tuesday May 10 Nice day but threatening rain. Sam here for farming mill this evening. Mrs Waddell gone down home this evening for trees. J.W working with horse clearing rained this evening. up 6 oclock to bed 10. Wednesday May 11 Threatening rain. J.W picking up sticks & ploughing baking today. baby good. sweep up stairs this after noon & tidied it. chickens in stable loft came out today Ethel & Ida here this evening. up 15 to 6 to bed 10. writing & rocking baby Thursday May 12 Threatening rain. rained before dinner. sent 2 pails butter to town with Mrs Waddell today. Berty here this evening Mr Boulon in this evening to see baby. J.W stumping in sod field this forenoon plowing this afternoon finished clearing corner of field. baby terrible cross today. taking out silk of my blue dress to wash today. suffering with with (written twice) boils have five on me. could not wash yet this week up 25 after 5 to bed (empty) Friday May 13 Warm & sunny. went for pigs to Patterson’s this evening & then to Maggie’s. rained all the way home on us. J.W plowing. Berty came to mind baby. staid till evening. washed today. up 15 to 6 oclock to bed 11 oclock. Mr Boothe here this evening brought us big pail soap & pork & syrup going to town tomorrow. �6 Saturday May 14 beautiful day. Mr & Mrs Boothe in Ottawa today. Sent 19 Doz. eggs with them. Butter 16(?) per pail. very busy today baked, ironed & made pies baby cross. J.W finished plowing back field. up 530 to bed 930 Sunday May 15 Lovely sunny day but cool. suffering with boils all broke but one at my waist. Pa here this after noon. meeting in Metcalfe this evening. up 7 oclock to bed 930 Monday May 16 Threatening rain. heavy rain after tea rained till dark almost. Ethel Waddell here this afternoon. mending J.W’s shirt baby cried all day. baked today. boil very sore J.W grinding at home this morning. picking brush of plowing (“before tea” is written after the next line and by itself, could be end of this sentence) up 530 oclock to bed 10. Tuesday May 17 Cloudy & cool. drizzling rain today. Mr Sam Dempsey here for hay this afternoon. Sam here this evening. baby cried all day & sick. working at silk front on blue dress. up 5 oclock to bed 930. Wednesday May 18 Frost last night heavy one too. lovely sunny cool day. Mr Harrison and Willie here this morning with cattle. Russell here at tea time for auger. J Henry here this evening looking for oats. Lily Waddell here this evening. J.W sowing oats in back field all day churned this morning went to Mrs Waddell’s this evening for a few minutes. took R. there tonight. working at front of my blue dress. up 5 oclock to bed Thursday May 19 Windy & cool. J.W harrowing. we went over home this evening for (seales?) Mrs Waddell here this afternoon. Mrs Jimmy bad with measles. baby good this evening. up 530 to bed 10 Friday May 20 nice day J.W rolling (?) field. went to Scarf’s after tea for rig. I washed today baby terrible cross. milked after dark tried clean out this evening. up 5 oclock to bed 10 Saturday May 21 nice day but threatening rain this evening. J.W drawing out manure for potato field. I baked, scrubbed & churned this morning about 14 lbs butter baby cross finished front of dress & trimmed my hat tonight up 15 to 5 to bed 12. Sunday May 22 threatening rain at 5 this morning. raining at 8 we were just ready to go to Metcalfe & had to stay home. went down home this after noon. Pa in town yesterday. Clarence came home with us baby good today. up 15 to five this morning to bed 15 to 10. Monday May 23 Cool. J.W drawing manure to potato ground & plowed some choring today baby cross. Sam brought turkeys over this morning. Tuesday instead of today up 530 to bed 10. Sam brought turkeys. Tuesday May 24 Cool today. J.W finished potato ground & I planted 6 pails baby not well Jon Quails dog poisoned last night �7 Set hens in loft in stable up 15 to 5 to bed 10 oclock Wednesday May 25 Lovely & cool today finished planting potatoes in front of house Lily Waddell helping us. Ethel here today. Churned this evening had 22 lbs of churning, picked gobbler. very tired J.W over home for wagon this evening. baby cross to bed 1130 up 530 Thursday May 26 drizzling rain this morning. up 530. J.W finished covering potatoes in front of hose & sowed parsnips, cucumbers & pop corn. Made box for butter this evening made 59 lbs butter in 2 weeks for market. going to market tomorrow 5 pails butter. fixed wearing dress bands after tea. took Mrs Waddell’s pork home. Ethel Waddell here this evening. Armstrong here for chisel this evening. Clarence here. Made butter box & shod bill? Henry & Hugh Rodney here tonight. Friday May 27 nice day. J.W in town today 59 lbs butter 33(83?) bushel oats & the gobbler oats 35 (**) butter from 14 to 17. got $1.15 for gobbler brought me wearing boots & good ones for himself. I washed today not well up 10 after Saturday May 28 Terrible hot day J.W ploughing corn field. washed buggy fencing calf pen this evening. not feeling well. I scrubbed, baked, made butter, ironed a big washing of clothes & made Clarence’s(?) blouse. up 530 to bed 1130 Sunday May 29 threatening rain raining at dinner. Henry here this evening. Clarence here yet went to Metcalfe this evening left baby for first with Mrs Boothe. up 630 to bed 11 oclock Monday May 30 Cool this morning. J.W drawing out manure. put calves out Pa here this after noon with anvil. Mrs Waddell here this evening. up 630 to bed 930 Tuesday May 31 terrible warm today. J.W finished drawing manure & is plowing corn field farming mill Peddlar’s here this evening. making bed tick for Ethel this afternoon. Russell here with plough, poultry this evening. churned this morning 2 pails butter up 530 to bed 930 Wednesday June 1 Terrible warm day. J.W plowing & at the raising at Mr Armstrong’s barn in the afternoon. old black peddlar here this morning. Sam here for (Cedar? Seeder?) at dinner. Mr Sam Jonston Johnston buried today. Clarence here & sick today young Armstrong here at noon. Mr Taylor here this morning. writing with baby on knee. up 6 oclock to bed 930 Thursday June 2 Cool this morning but very warm day. J W plowing corn field. trying to work at Ethel’s dress very sick all day. baby good. J W not well Clarence here writing with baby on knee. J.W up to Armstrong’s for old iron at noon up 5:30 to bed 9.30 oclock Friday June 3 Breezy today & rather cool. washing. baked 4 pies Mrs. Waddell in this afternoon not well all day bad headache. baby good today Clarice (Clarince?) here yet got 16 eggs today. very tired tonight. Up 5:30 this morning to bed 9:30 (“width 2.5 in, length 4.6 ½ in” written on side of page) �8 Saturday June 4 Very cool & dull this afternoon. bright after dinner. JW finished harrowing corn field & planted 3 rows potatoes & the beans Clarince (Clarice? Clarence?) here. scrubbed, baked bread & cakes. put band on Ethel’s dress finished Clarince’s (?) blouse put cuffs on his shirt & ironed & done up 3 white shirts very tired baby splendid today up 15 after 5 to bed 15 to 10. Sunday June 5 Terrible warm day left baby with Pa & Ethel while we went to (Horner’s?) Church. took Clarence home today up 630 to bed 930 Mr Stewart looking for cattle today Monday June 6 Threatening rain Maggie Damey (?) & Sarah Harrison here today packed 2 pails butter this evening. Maggie made baby’s cap hood today. very busy this morning. baby has sore mouth. J.W planting corn with corn dropper. up 530 to bed 1030 Tuesday June 7 Very warm today. J.W in town pail butter 14.15 eggs 10 (**) potatoes 45:50 oats 33.34. baby very sick today with sore mouth Lily Waddell here this afternoon. Ethel helped me carry baby over. two men here weighing pork. strangers. J.W brought home lovely geraniums & pansies up 15 to 2 to bed 15 to 11 Wednesday June 8 Threatening rain. J.W planted turnips & carrots & finished planting corn. down home this morning for turnip seeder. Pa here this evening to take it home. Sent Clarence’s hens home tonight. wed flower beds today rained all after noon working at Ethel’s wearing dress waist. baby sick. young Armstrong here with Ground auger Pa looking for Stewart’s cattle today. up 5 to 10 to bed Thursday June 9 Very warm J.W to Metcalfe with lumber for kitchen Mr Waddell here this afternoon. little peddlar here. J.W went to Armstrong’s for old iron brought lovely flowers from home with him. working at Ethel’s waist. very tired up 5 oclock to bed 10:30 Friday June 10 Very cool today. Washed J.W working at express. young Armstrong here getting cultivator lever fixed. working at Ethel’s waist very tired. baby good four men killed on new railroad this evening up 5 to bed 9:30 Saturday June 11 dull and raining a little down home this morning with Ethel’s waist. left baby with J.W slept all time I was away. baked bread, pies & cakes scrubbed & iron. J.W went to Metcalfe for lumber for kitchen this afternoon. soaked express whick in oil today Sam here for scraper to work at his cellar. up 5:30 to bed 10:30. baby splendid Sunday June 12 Raining all day watching for Silas & Maryanne they did not come faired up near dark. up 6:30 to bed 9:15 Monday June 13 Cool and threatening rain this afternoon. J Regan died this morning at 5 oclock. had five doctors. J.W fixed mower today Mr Boothe here all day. made baby lawn(?) hood today. Henry and Wilmer here tonight brought up boxes of express. Churned this morning up 5:30 to bed 11:15 �9 Tuesday June 14 Threatening rain this morning J Regan buried this morning hemmed butter towels & working at baby’s dress churned this morning. up 6 to bed (blank) Wednesday June 15 Very cold. J.W working at express box. Mrs Weddell & I at T. Quails today. J.W drove us there & tom brought us back set pet hen in barn tonight & hen in manger. to bed 11 up 5. baby cross today. Thursday June 16 Warm today. Pa and Mrs Potter here this afternoon. I was down to pattersons & Maggie’s this morning. baked cakes today J.W finishing & painting express box. Sam & Evert Beamish here tonight Evert selling ____ soap we took 35cts worth. up 4:30 to bed 9:30. Friday June 17 Very warm Mrs Waddell in town today. got this for baby today making cake & ___ Sam and Berty here this evening. Mrs Waddell here Boothe here on road from T Quails. Mr Boothe here all night going to town with J.W Mr Quails baby born this morning. Sam come to help Sam (rats?) up 6 oclock to bed 1030 Saturday June 18 Warm today. J.W & father in town today. butter .4cts oats 33 (**) Jessy here all day (Grety?) Waddell here this afternoon. washed floor. baked cake, pies & ironed. (Aunty? Arty?) sick again. Sunday June 19 Cool today. over home this forenoon. Mrs Boothe & I were to see Mrs Quail this evening. J.W & Mr Boothe minded baby while we were away. to bed 9 up 7 Monday June 20 Cool J.W working a kitchen (foundation?) Pa & Mrs Potter here for tea. working at J.W’s shirt. up 530 to bed 10 oclock Tuesday June 21 Very cool. J.W grinding. I went over with him to cut out shirts Mr Scharf died (“fell dead” added in above) at Harrison’s today. Sam away to McDols bee today. Mr Boothe here this evening heavy shower rain after tea J.W working at kitchen. I made baby cashmere stockings up 5 oclock to bed 15 to ten Wednesday June 22 Nice day J.W working at cook-house. Jessy here this evening with J.W’s shirt + needles. baking bread. to bed 10 oclock Thursday June 23 Very windy. washing. J.W working at cook house. up 6 to bed 1030 Friday June 24 Very windy. put stove out before dinner churned Mrs Waddell in. Flory & Nellie here brought lovely dish strawberries. J.W farmed 23 bushel oats for market this evening preparing for town. to bed 10 up 530 Saturday June 25 Lowry and threatening rain heavy shower in evening J.W did not go to town put up coal stove in dining room scrubbed baked pies cakes & ironed. swept door yard. up 530 to bed 930 Sunday June 26 Up 7 oclock left baby with Mrs Boothe & went to Metcalfe this evening �10 home 10 oclock Monday June 27 Raining little Mr Robinson here for tea Sam getting frames made for his cellar in fore noon & him & J.W howing potatoes in afternoon. churned this evening going to market tomorrow up to 5 oclock to bed 930 Tuesday June 28 Threatening rain it came on about 1030 & rained nearly all day got 14 & 15 for butter. got screen doors today & brought home hay press. eggs 11cts baby very cross. Mr Armstrong here to bed 10 up 1230 to bed 4 up 6 oclock Wednesday June 29 Terrible hot day. J.W putting up track for hay fork at Mr Armstrong’s. Pa & Clarence here this after noon fixing shoes & rake teeth Jessy here all day. John Hall & peddlar here at tea. Mr Harrison & wife here this evening Mrs Waddell & girls here tonight up 530 to bed 10 oclock Clarence staying till Sunday. I have blind(?) headache today. Thursday June 30 Very windy. Pa & Clarence here fixing shoes & rake teeth. Tess(?) here all day John Hall & peddlar here at tea Mrs Waddell & girls & Mr & Mrs Harrison here tonight Clarence staying till Sunday took blind headache today. Up 5 to bed 1130 Friday July 1 hot day. J.W & Mr Waddell working at road work churned this morning baked cakes, bread & washed very tired. up 6 oclock to bed 930. Saturday July 2 Very hot day plowing up potatoes & went to the raising of Mr Boulon’s barn in afternoon went to Maggie’s for little pigs tonight got home 11 oclock washed buggy(?) after we came back up 530 to bed 12 oclock Sunday July 3 Hottest day came yet left baby with Ethel Waddell & took Clarence home & went to Farmers(?) Church. Bill Sharp & Bell (H___?) married about 3 weeks up 7 to bed 10. Pa came home with hens(?) it rained & he stopped all night. Monday July 4 Very cool Pa fixing rake teeth before he goes home J.W plowing up potatoes & cultivating corn churned this morning I painted dining room floors up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday July 5 Cool very cool. washed today & painted floor again J.W took express Wheels to patterson’s & working over home at hay in afternoon Mr Boothe hoeing potatoes this fore noon & here for dinner. J.W ordered horse rake from Mr Blair up 530 to bed 11 Wednesday July 6 Cool J.W mowing horse rake to come tomorrow Berty here. writing with baby on knee up 530 to bed 930 Thursday July 7 Warm today John Hall here today for first horse rake did not come Mr Armstrong here about hooks for his hay fork. J Blair here rake to come tomorrow �11 Flory here with their rake have Gerty(?) Waddell hired for 3 days to mind baby. here today for first her Aunty & Grandma to come today. up 15 to 5 to bed 10 oclock Friday July 8 Another warm day threatening rain Blair here this morning with rake. rained & J.W could not work at hay went to Patersons for express. churned this evening getting ready for market. Gerty here up 5 to bed 1030 Saturday July 9 Rainy markets little brighter than last time eggs 12 butter packed 14.15. John Hall here after dinner very heavy rain before dinner Sunday July 10 cooler Aunty (?) & Harry down at house today Henry here this evening J.W not well Young Brittons (Brittous?) out in full dress at Church tonight. Monday July 11 Nice & cool. terrible busy baked churned ironed finished baby dress & hood & made a bib Ethel here helping me. John Hall here up 430 to bed 1140 Tuesday July 12 Beautiful cool morning hotter in afternoon went to walk at St Helena today. up 15 to 5 to bed 930 Henry came home with us Wednesday July 13 very warm baby & I sick after the long drive John here up 5 to bed 930 Thursday July 14 Working at hay very warm John here Friday July 15 warm working at hay John here went to Miss Diggews (Biggews?) lawn social this evening Henry came round. up 5 to bed 220. this way for pail butter. Pa not well. Saturday July 16 Working at hay John here very busy washed & baked churned & ironed. up 530 to bed 10 Sunday July 17 Raining did not go any where Mr Boothe here for tea. up 7 to bed 9 Monday July 18 Very warm Jess here brought over big dish fresh honey John here after dinner worked till 3 drawing in finished stack then went over home but did not put up any to green. very heavy rain. up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday July 19 bright but threatening rain rained very heavy after dinner. Ethel & Mabel Potter here for tea came this morning & went home again J.W made pen for big pigs & put them in today up 530 to bed 10 oclock �12 Wednesday July 20 hot. J.W starting to cut again. John here 2 ½ hours this afternoon threatening rain still up 530 to bed 9. Thursday July 21 Rather cool washed this fore noon & paris-greened (?) 5 ½ bugs this afternoon Mrs Hall here. Flory & Nellie here this evening brought me lot of berries up 5 to bed 930. Friday July 22 Cool wind J.W finished cutting hay this forenoon John here this afternoon. I went to pattersons for sugar this evening left baby with Mrs Waddell up 530 to bed 1030 Saturday July 23 Terrible warm John all day here. drawing in all day finished haying big storm this evening up 5 to bed 930 Sunday July 24 Very hot baby very sick. Pa here he went for Mrs Boothe Sam Len & Ida here too. took Pa home. to bed 1030 Monday July 25 Threatening rain J.W cutting hay at Hall’s rained very heavy this evening. flattened oats bad Mrs Waddell got 3 lbs butter this morning. baby still not well very sick myself with boil up 5 to bed 9 oclock Tuesday July 26 Cooler this morning J.W finished cutting Hall’s hay John got wagon this evening Flory here paris greening bugs. Conlon’s cows broke into our oats Up 6 to bed (empty) Wednesday July 27 J.W & Russell farming oats & weeding turnips in fore noon & working at home at hay in afternoon churned this morning bad boil Thursday July 28 Terrible warm J.W & mother in town today busy & tired washed Dick & Flory here for (mother?) this evening lecture in Methodist Church tonight up 630 to bed 930 Friday July 29 Terrible warm J.W & mother in town today butter raising a little very busy. washed baked & scrubbed. J.W went over home this morning to fix up binder just started when rain came on. Dick & Russell came over with him to work at grind stone. Isaac Brown here getting iron made for buggy top. up 6 oclock to bed 10 oclock Saturday July 30 J.W down to Maggie’s this morning before he went home cut grain home at dark. Pa here & Henry this evening got pail butter 8 ½ lbs in it. Mrs Waddell 3 lbs this morning up 530 to bed 12 oclock Sunday July 31 Rather cool up to late to go to Metcalfe & went Blair’s(?) �13 Church on stone road in afternoon. Clarence here yet Mrs & Mr Waddell Mrs Burretts(?) & Leafy (?) here this evening up 7 to bed 930. Monday August 1 J.W cutting over home rained & Russell & him fixing up press up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday August 2 Rainy J.W went over & had to come back Russell & him pressing straw churned up 530 to bed 1030 Wednesday August 3 Rained today after dinner. J.W went over to cut but had to come back again. R. & him pressing straw rest of day. baking today. writing with baby on knee up 6 oclock to bed 9 Thursday August 4 Cool & very windy (shelf?) of rain at 3 oclock J.W binding over home. Russell churned this morning long days cutting up 15 after 5 oclock to bed 9. Friday August 5 Terrible windy & a regular gale about 2 after dinner Sussy(?) Sarah & Willie with Flory here this morning shortened baby’s pink dress & made a petticoat for him fore dinner writing with baby on knee & him scratching at book he learned how to squeal today & lay in cradle & yelled all day very good today took a spoon in hand for first this week Henry here for their lumber tonight brought shirt for one to starch. up 530 to bed 1030. J.W working at home first bringing binder over as storm came on Russell here all night Saturday August 6 Beautiful cool day. J.W cutting grain behind barn Russell stooking(?) J.W over home tonight for load of wash Berty here with white shirts. I baked bread pies cakes & roly poly up 15 to 6 to bed 10. ironed & finished Clarence’s shirts Sunday August 7 Very warm J.W not well Pa here this afternoon Clarence here yet. meeting in Metcalfe tonight up 7 to bed 930 Monday August 8 Threatening rain rained after dark J.W cutting in house field churned this morning. Sewing baby good up 530 to bed 930 Tuesday August 9 Warm & sultry finished house field at tea time working in North field after tea. washed. Mr Lemon here this morning took 9 lbs tea from him Milburn’s for 4 months old today up 15 to 6 to bed 1030 Wednesday August 10 Warm & breezy. J.W cutting with binder in the North field Mrs Boothe Mrs Summer’s & Miss Dempsey here this afternoon. Willie Potter here too. Mr Sullivan took W. Harrison’s big steer away this evening Mrs Waddell paid for butter this evening. Russell here stooking churned this morning. baking today up 530 to bed �14 Thursday August 11 Warm & windy J.W finished cutting North field Mrs Boothe here at tea Clarence here yet baked pies cakes & sponge cakes this afternoon went over home with J.W to sew on frill of Ethel’s dress went for load of water drawing all the water we use drew can full for cows tonight too up 530 to bed 11. Friday August 12 Very warm J.W cutting on Sam’s place I went to Mrs. Quails & carried baby this afternoon spitting rain & threatening hard all after noon. Henry & Wilmer here for pail butter 11 lbs Clarence went home tonight J.W went to Pattersons for binder, knives & to Maggie’s for turnip writing & rocking baby. Russell here tonight baby took bad crying fit tonight up 5 to bed 11:15 Saturday August 13 Terrible windy J.W finished Sams field this afternoon & went over home to cut baking ironing baby cross scrubbed house & cookhouse. cut out a piece in back of neck of J.W’s black coat.up 530 to bed 10. Sunday August 14 breezy rather warm after dinner quarterly meeting in Methodist Church out this morning & down to the Church this evening left baby with Mrs Waddell large crowd Henry came home with us up 530 to bed 1030. Monday August 15 Very warm. J.W cutting over home. I was sick & vomiting all day very heavy. to sick to get cows & they were not milked tonight J.W home late. up 530 to bed 9. Tuesday August 16 warm & breezy J.W finished field at home grain to wet to cut till after dinner. I went over with him not better yet Sam took load pressed straw into J. Peterkin. Russell here all night heavy rain about 430 this morning could not cut till after ____ started field below house this evening Russell here tonight up 530 to bed 830 threatening rain Wednesday August 17 Heavy rain about 430 this morning could not cut till after dinner. Henry here this morning for anvil Ethel W. got 9 lbs butter this morning Russell & J.W pressed straw till dinner sick still churned this morning Little Peddler here this morning. baby good baked cakes & sponge cakes Russell here tonight up 6 to bed 9. Tuesday November 22 Nice day. Mrs (Low) Quail here today Doctor Wallis here got medicine for my headache. Sunday December 25 over to Mrs Boothes for Xmas beautiful day Mrs Wallis buried today J.W & Sam went to funeral Monday December 26 Lovely & bright not very cold. J.W & Father in Metcalfe this afternoon Nomination Day �15 Memorandum First butter sold. Month Date Butter account for 1897 Price $ cts Oct. 9th 6 lb at 22 cts 1 32 .. .. 1 pail 11 lbs at 20 2 20 Oct 23rd 1 pail 10 lbs at 18 1 80 Oct 28th 2 pails at 13 lbs each at 19 4 94 Nov 11th 2 pails 12 & 13 ¼ lbs each at 20 4 85 Nov 30th 1 pail 11 lbs at 20 2 20 .. .. 11 lbs prints at 18 1 98 Dec 22 3 lbs prints at 20 60 .. .. 1 pail 10 ½ lbs at 20 2 10 New Year 1898 Jan 15 1 pail 7 ½ lbs at 16 1 20 Feb 19 10 lbs prints at 20 2 00 Mar 8 15 lbs prints at 19 2 85 March 22 11 lbs prints at 21 2 31 April 5th 22 lbs prints at April 16th 1 pail butter 11 lbs at 20 2 20 April 26th 1 pail butter 11 lbs at 16 ½ 1 82 .. .. .. 11 ½ .. 16 1 84 April 30th 1 pail butter 13 lbs at 17 2 21 May 12th 2 pails butter 23 ½ lbs at 16 3 76 May 27th 5 pails butter 59 lbs at 15 & 16 9 23 June 7th 4 pails butter 43 lbs at 14 & 15 6 13 .. 18th 6 .. 66.. 14 8 24 .. 28 5.. 2 rolls 57 lbs at 14 7 98 July 9th 6..1..63 lbs at 14 & 15 8 82 .. 28th 5..2..56 14 & 15 6 20 Mrs Waddell got butter 14 & 15 1 00 Pa got butter at 14 2 00 Mrs Waddell butter at 15 90 Mr Waddell sold 2 pails 15 ½ & 16 August 25th 4 pails 42 lbs at 15 & 16 6 63 Sept 18th 3 pails butter 36 ½ lbs at 18 6 57 Sept 30 2 pails butter 21 lbs at 17 3 57 Oct 28 3.. 28.. 19 5 32 Sent to town pail with Mr Boothe 1 70 Nov 29 8 pails & 5 rolls _ lbs at 18 8 28 �16 Memorandum First year married. Month Date Eggs & fowl account for 1897 Price $ cts Nov 11th 2 ½ dozen eggs at 12 30 .. .. 4 ½ prs chickens at 20 & 25 2 15 For New Year 1898 Jan 15th Eggs 3 ½ dozen at 25 00 87 Feb 11th 6 dozen eggs at 25 1 50 Jan 15th 1 pair at 25 each fowl 50 Feb 11th 1 ½ pairs fowl at each 25 00 75 Feb 19th Eggs 3 dozen at 18 00 54 March 8th Eggs 6 dozen at 18 1 04 March 22nd Eggs 12 dozen at 9 & 10 1 12 April 5th Eggs 15 dozen at 10 1 50 April 26th Eggs 15 doz at 10 1 50 May 26th Eggs 19 doz at 10 1 90 June 7th Eggs 9 ½ dozen at 10 95 June 28 Eggs 7 dozen at 11 77 Jan 15th Eggs 3 ½ dozen at 25 00 87 Feb 11th 6 dozen eggs at 25 1 50 Jan 15th 1 pair at 25 each fowl 50 Feb 11th 1 ½ pairs fowl at each 25 00 75 Feb 19th Eggs 3 dozen at 18 00 54 March 8th Eggs 6 dozen at 18 1 04 March 22nd Eggs 12 dozen at 9 & 10 1 12 �17 Memorandum Month Date Grain Account for 1897 Price $ cts Nov 11th Oats 16 ½ bushels at 25 cts 4 13 Nov 30 Oats 54 bushels at 24 12 96 Dec Oats 68 bushel at 22 14 96 Dec 22 Oats 22 bushels at 23 7 26 For the New Year 1898 Jan 15 Oats 45 bushel at 25 ½ 11 48 Feb 4 Oats 33 bushels & 14 lb Mr Armstrong bought 30 10 00 Feb 19 Oats 49 bushels at 31 15 19 April 21 Oats 20 bushels at J. B. Brown got 30 6 00 May 6 Oats 12 bushel Henry got at 30 9 00 May 9 Oats 12 bushel (?) got at 35 4 20 June 18 Oats .. at 32 7 36 .. 28 Oats 23 .. at July 28 Oats 40 bushel at 29 ½ 6 49 August 25th Oats 22 bushel at Sept 18 Oats 23 bushel at Sept 30 Oats 52 bushel at Oct 28 Oats 40 bushel at Nov 29 Oats _ bushel at Month Date Hay sold in 1897 Price $ cts Dec 14th Hay $10 per ton load came to 11 85 Dec 15 Hay $10 per ton load came to 12 75 Dec 20th Hay $8 per ton load came to 8 00 May 17th Hay $7 per ton load came to 9 50 �18 Memorandum Month Date Potatoes sold in 1897 Price $ cts Oct 9th 7 bags at 45 3 15 Dec 22nd 10 bags at 50 5 00 Dec 28th 20 bags at 50 10 00 For the New Year 1898 Mar 8th 6 bags, 2 at 45 rest at 50 2 90 Mar 22nd 4 bags potatoes at 50 2 00 August 25th 4 bags .. 40 & 45 1 65 � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ef3d7fdb931a7e6cff4cab668840101.pdf 64972d01a5984f06b2cf6f5dc254735b PDF Text Text wind north west. Margaret was Boiling cider all day. I got at Morrows 20cts worth of note paper. I was in to Bob Turners to see about lifting his Barn a very stormy night a north wester. W. Cook had my wagon yesterday January 10 John Galbraith paid me fifteen Dollars 15=00. on his account. I Paid John Hurd Twenty five $25=00 I spent ten cents at Stewarts for Oisters. I had my dinner at Tomey Hurds. I went down to James Johnstons and got 13. Posts for the cear board fence not paid and 1. one small Post for the fence rail. a very cold day wind west. E. Ward came stayed all night January 11. Sunday .I was at home all day. E. Ward was here all day 3 meals he stayed all night. Dull day, wind south west a little snow January 12 I went down to Zurich with John Torance to the anuel meeting a very rough day a north wester. I spent 75 cents for my dinner and a drink. I Paid Hess $.1.=00 for cleaning my watch and Edwards .50 cents. Eddy stayed all and had his breakfast this morning. January 13. .I went down to the Sable Line for. W. Foster I got from A M Campbell . 11. bushels and. 40. lbs of wheat at 7 cents. per bushel on his account A very cold day wind west. W. Foster and I had a drink at Cooks fifteen cents January 14 W. Foster. and. I sawing wood in the afternoon at J. Turners for me. I was filing the saw in the forenoon very cold wind south west Page 3 1885 January 15th . I was drawing wood all day from J. Turners with our team. W. Foster and Edward Ward was cutting wood for me at J. Turners. all day. a dull day wind changeable cool Edward came last night two meals at J. Turners 30 cents January 16. I was drawing wood from James Turners all day W. Foster and Sam Weir was cutting all day at J. Turners for me had two dinners at J. Turners I had Mr. Turners sleighs. I Paid Edward Ward 50. cents Brother John and Sarah came. John paid me $.5.=.00 for four days of ½ work in harvest he gave one ten Dollars for to pay his taxes he paid father Eighty dollars $.80=00 his rent E. Ward stayed all night last night had his breakfast this morning a cold day wind north East January 17. W. Foster and Edward at our Place all day. a. very stormy day a north wester. E. Ward stayed all night last night 3 meals to day. I was thrashing Oates in the forenoon. In the afternoon. I went up to Varna. I paid Old Hughey Cunningham 25. cent for mending Johnys Boots I paid at Morrows for 4 shoe laces. 8. cents January 18. Sunday a very stormy day very cold wind South west W. Foster was here all day and Edward Ward all day 3 meals I was at home all day. Alice and Johney did not go to school January 19 I was drawing wood all day from James Turners. W. Foster and Sam were sawing wood for me all day at Turners had two dinners at Turners a very cold day wind south-west Edward Ward stayed all night last night had his breakfast and left Watson and OConnors from Seaforth left a sewing machine �January 20 . W. Foster and Sam were sawing wood at J. Turners for me all day. I was drawing wood all day a very cold day wind south west. I Paid Brother Johns taxes ten $.and.76.cents had two dinners at James Turners. January 20 I paid Ten Dollars at Morrows on account 1884 10=00 I got at Morrows 2 undershirts for Margaret $2=60 not paid I got 3 and a ½ yards of flannel for Johney shirts at 32 cents per yard. 1$ and 12 cents 1=12 not Paid January 21 I was drawing wood all day from J. Turners. W. Foster was cutting wood for me in the forenoon at J. Turners and in the afternoon he was sawing wood for James Turner A very cold day wind north west very cold George Mitchell Paid three Dollars to balance account, settled in full January 22 I was drawing wood from J. Turners all day W. Foster was sawing wood all day for J. Turner. A fine day but very cold wind north west James McClymont Paid me twenty five Dollars for moving his Barn. I Paid him $1. and 60 cents for ding my road work January 23 W. Foster and John. Sparrow. sawing wood for me all day at James Turners had 3 meals at J Turners 45cts I was drawing wood all day drew 3 loads, a fine day wind south west snow in the Evening January 24 W. Foster was sawing wood all day for James Turner John Sparrow and I went down to Kalbfleischs mill for 800 feet of lumber for me. we had one of J. Sparrows horses and sleigh. I Paid Henry Kalbfleisch six $ 6 Dollars for the Eight hundred feet of lumber. I spent 20 cents at Zurich for Oisters. I got measured for a pair of Boot at Reoddings in Zurich they are to be five and a ½ Dollars $5=50cts I am to get them week after next. a fine soft day wind south January 25Sunday a very cold day wind west fine day. I took W. Foster down to the Sable Line Sister Ellen came home with me January 26 John. Sparrow and I went down to Kalfleischs swamp in the forenoon a very rough day a north wester I got at Morrows 4 spools 16cts. the sewing machine men came Watson and OConnors from Seaforth. I stayed at John Walkers all night January 27 I took Sister Ellen home and went down to Tom Stinsons and Brother Johns had my tea. W. Foster came home with me A fine day but very cold wind west. Had dinner at Alfreds January 28W. Foster and Sam Weir was cutting wood for me at J. Turners they had their dinners at J. Turner. A very fine day wind west John Sparrow and .I went down to Exeter. Fair. 70. cents from Brucefield. I Paid at Fittons for a new watch case and my old one five Dollars in cast. 5=00 and spent at john Spackman for hardware 1=85 for 6 snaps. and 7 files. and. 6 nots of choak line and 6 pencils and 25 cents for dinner. and 20 cts. I Paid for a lock for uncle 20 January 29 I Paid W. Foster 4 dollars 75 for 9 days and ½ work 4=75 �I, went to W. Aame’s with J. Sparrow to meet John Spackman, a very rough cold day. I took W. Foster to Bro. John’s in the evening Bro. John Paid me 75cts that I Paid for his taxes January 30 I went to Seaforth took ten beushels of a grist to the mill I paid 35cts at Kennedy’s for my dinner and Polly I p’d at Mrs. Kidd 60cts 60 for a stove back, to be returned if it does not fit I p’d Leopold Van Egmond for fixing W.Fosters saw set 20 A fine mild day January 31 Father lent me fifty dollars 50=00 I p’d Uncle J. Watson fifty four dollars 54=00 Money that he lent me on the 26 of February 1884 for which I gave my note for fifty dollars at eight per cent, untill paid, I did not get my note, it was lost I took 5 bags of Oats to Bayfield Mill to get chopped p’d 35 for them I p’d one dollar to J. McClymont for the parsonage $1 A fine mild day wind East. I went down to J. Stinsons father went to Scotchmers with me February 1 Sunday, I was at home all day a very rough cold wind N. West stormy E. Ward, here all day Father came home February 2I was. working in the afternoon in the marsh with John Sparrow. Not working in the forenoon a snowey day wind south East Feb 3. John. Sparrow.. Sam. Weir.. and. I taking out cedar posts out of Kalbfleisches swamp at 8. cent per tree. I am to get half we cut 36 trees to day. 114 posts. J. Sparrow Brought 84 posts home with us at night a dull day mild very little wind south we got one Pint of milk from Sparrow Feb 4 J Sparrow. Sam. Weir. And. I taking out cedar Posts out of Kalbfleisches swamp we got. 40. Trees 120. Posts in all. John Sparrow brought home 40. Posts at night John. Sparrow paid John Kalbfleisch five. Dollars on the Posts.. John Sparrow Paid. J. Kalbfleisch for Father ten Dollars. we got a Pitcher of milk from J. Sparrows fine mild day dull. soft wind south East Feb .5. John. Sparrow. Sam Weir. Edward Ward and. I taking out cedar Posts out of Kalbfleischs swamp we cut 35 trees. 119 Posts J. Sparrow. brought home 43. posts. a very cold day but fine wind north I Paid John Sparrow the 10.$ that he gave John Kalbfleisch for Father. I got a bottle of milk from Sparrows. Feb 6 Henry Downson. senior. Paid ten Dollars for moving his horses in 1884. 10=00 Feb 6 I Paid John Kalbfleisch five Dollars on the 5=00 cedar posts John Sparrow. Sam. Weir. Edward Ward and . I taking out cedar Posts all day out of Kalbfleischs swamp we took out 165.. Posts.. and. J. Sparrow brought home with him at night. 35. posts. a very cold day wind south east got 20 trees out of Halfleisches swamp Feb 7 John Sparrow. Sam Weir. Edward. Ward. And. I taking out cedar Posts out of Kalbfleisches swamp We got 127. Posts.. we got 45 trees only counter 25 trees John Sparrow. Brought home at night. 32. Posts got a pitcher of milk from J. Sparrow a cold day wind East Feb 8 Sunday a stormy day Alice. and. Johney and. I went down to Brother Johns for W. Foster. Wind north west �Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Dick Penhale and Lizie and little Bob came out John. Sparrow. Edward Ward. and. I cutting cedar. Posts in Kalbfleisches Bush we cut 140 Posts only counted 20 trees W. Foster. and Sam Weir was drawing all day they drew 2 loads each out of the bush. 70 Posts each. and. W. Foster got a load out of the side Road in the morning that was drawn out last week. 25 posts he took. a soft day wind East rain and snow. Watson from. Seaforth left a White Sewing machine. we got a pitcher of milk from sparrows a very cold day a north wester very stormey day John Sparrow. Edward Ward. and. I cutting Black ash in J Kalbfleisches swamp in the afternoon got a load of. 20 rails each. .W. Foster. and. Sam Weir drawing made. 2 trips Williams first load 24 cedar posts. Sam brought thair own cedar and ash Sams second load 20 rails. We got a pitcher of milk from J. Sparrows. W. Fosters second load 20. rails left off part of them at Joe Fosters gate I was at home all day a very cold day a north wester very cold W. Foster. and E. Ward. went away after they got thair Breakfast I got 2 shoes set on Polley at Joe Caldwell, removed 20 cts. I Paid Old Hughey 5. cents that. I owed him I Paid at Morrows thirteen Dollars and Eighty one cents to settle our Bill for 1884. right to January 1st 1885. I got at Morrows 47 of factory at 10 cts per yard 4=70and 8 yards of Print $1.00. Dress for Margaret and a Pair of 2 shoes for Alice./.30. and a school Bag 25. I got at Sparrows a pitcher of milk. a very cold day wind north west. E. Ward had his Breakfast and left. W. Foster and Father thrashing Oates all day. I was out working. I was at John Walkers a little wile had his mare and went to Bayfield in the afternoon a very fine day cool. I lent Uncle one Dollar. I lent Brother John 10 cents. I paid John Tippet 10 cts. For mending the single harness John Reid Bablon corner Paid sixteen Dollars settled his account in full for the year 1884 I got at Morrows $1.25cts worth of sugar surape 40 cts 2 lamp globes 13cts =53 I was cutting cedar Posts in Kalbfleisches swamp all day and John Sparrow was cutting also we each one cut for our selves. W. Foster was drawing home for me. Sam Weir. was drawing for J. Sparrow we got 60. Posts each. I cut 18 trees a fine day wind east. Edward. Ward had his meals all day at our Place Father lent me ten Dollars. I Bought a sewing from James Watson Seaforth and Paid 35 Dollars for it. I Paid him twenty five Dollars cash. I am to Pay him ten Dollars more next week. he Guarantees it for. 5. years to keep it in running order free of charge Sunday a stormy day drifting not cold wind south. I took W. Foster down to Brother Johns. I Paid W. Foster $1.25 cts on his work last week he wrought 4 days. E Ward had his meals all day. I was at Scotchmers for tea my Sister Margaret was thair and Boys I was drawing cedar Posts. got one load. 26. Posts Sam Weir got one load. it was thair own Posts a very stormy day drifting wind south west. E. Ward �Feb 17 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb. 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 and Father thrashing Oates all day at our Place. I got a Pitcher of milk at J Sparrows Father. and. E. Ward thrashing Oates all day a very cold day wind south west I Took Bob Scotchmer home in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I was hanging up our Pork John Duncan Paid one hundred and. twenty Dollars on the note that. I hold against him. and. fourteen Dollars being the intrist for the Two hundred Dollars up to Date Father lent me one Dollar Sam Weir and. I drawing Posts our first load 34 Posts each Sam was drawing for Sparrow and. I for my self Our second about 32 each they were what we cut on saturday last each one took what he cut himself. got a Pitcher of milk from Sparrow. a cold day wind south west. William Stogdil came in at night to figer on a Bill. E. Ward was here in the forenoon and helped father to finish threshing I was drawing cedar Posts got two loads 24 each load 48 Posts today. J. Sparrow was not drawing today a fine day not wind. Uncle and Aunt came out Joe. Foster. Paid me fifty Dollars on the job we done for him John Duncan came. and. got twenty Dollars Back out of the hundred and twenty that he Paid in on the 17th of Feb he crossed out the twenty Dollars on the Back of his note that he marked Paid and leaving just one hundred Dollars to Pay on the note at sever Per cent J. Sparrow and. I drawing cedar Posts all day. I got. 2. loads. 60. Posts 30 Posts each load J. Sparrow got 2 loads first load 40 Posts second load 28 Posts and 7. rails he stuck at the school house and left them thair. a very fine day very little wind west got a Pitcher of milk from J. Sparrows J. Sparrow and. I drawing cedar Posts all day my first load 35 Posts and. my second load 25 Posts. and John Sparrows first load was the one he got stuck with at the schoolhouse last night 28 Posts and 7 rails and John Sparrows second load 36 Posts. a very fine day very little wind. I got at Morrows 4 spools. 16cts. Braces. 25cts for father lamp globe 8cts lamp-wick 5cts smoking tobaco 10cts altogether. 64. cents Sunday a very fine day Margaret and I went down to R. Penhale in the afternoon, a very little wind west J. Sparrow got 40 rails from Kalbfleischs, swamp at his two loads, he finished, I got one load of cedar posts, 35 posts my first load & my second load, was 18 rails out of the bush a fine mild day I was drawing rails all day, from J Turner side road 22 rails at my both loads & finished I paid H Cunningham 25 cts for mending Alice’s shoe I got at Morrows 1 bot. of Electric Oil 25 cts 10 cts worth of litre & 1 box of Matches 15 cts gave J. McClymont 50 cts for the Bible Society, a fine mild day I drew one load of wood from J Turners in the forenoon I took J. Walker to J. Turners in the afternoon to buy a cow, he bought her for $37 dollars a very fine mild day Mr, Beatty paid $15.80 cts in cash, to settle his account, for work I done for him in 1884 & 42 cts for crushing Oats for me I paid James Watson �Feb. 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 March 1st March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 Seaforth $10 for Sewing Machine Settled in full, Charley Simons was here for dinner and T Connors & J. Watson I drew one load of wood from J. Turners in the forenoon and finished, in the afternoon I took W. Fosters boots back to Zurich and got my own, their are to be $5 dollars & 50 cts I did pay for them a fine mild day I went down to Bayfield and to Charley Simons I paid Mr. Essons fifty dollars, money that he lent me last year & p’d four dollars interest Alice got 25 cts worth of soap and 1 ct of Alum a very fine mild day, I got two Bushels of clover seed from J Sparrow at four dollars and 85 cts per bus, 1 bus for myself & 1 bus, for Father. I was drawing Hay from Archie Galbraiths. I got two loads. 2500. lbs I Paid him Ten Dollars for it he gave me 30cts. Back to Pay for the weighing. a fine day soft wind south East rain at night. I Paid at Stewarts 28 cts. for 8 plugs of tobaco for father. I Paid. 55 cents. for 3 and ¾ pounds of cheese got this last week from Sparrows 4 Pitchers of milk. John Sparrow choped me one Bag of Oates not Paid. Old Tom Ward Put Eddy out he come to our Place to night Sunday a soft day wind round to the north west to night. snowed in the afternoon. Father and. I went down to Brother Johns with. D. Penhales sleighs. rained last night E. Ward was here all day. 3. meals stayed all night last night I got 6 Bags of Oates choped at J. Sparrows. and got a Pitcher of milk. I was at home The rest of the day cold day wind north west Edward Ward had his supper and stayed all night I went to Mitchell’s to J. Galbraith, John Galbraith paid me $29 dollars, settled his account in full for 1884. went down to Archie Campbells Archie Campbell and I went to Detwhilers then to Desadeans and through the night to Russian Robinsons soft day snow and rain from S.W. I staid all night at Archie Campbells I came home in the forenoon and went to Johnie Turners sale in the afternoon, a dull soft day got a pitcher of milk at Sparrows I went down to Johnie Campbells I got from John Campbells 20 bus,, 54 lbs of wheat it was about 80cts per bus. in the market it weighed altogether with 9 bags 1267 lbs. a very fine day a very little wind west I got at Morrows 6 empty barrels 15cts each not paid 3 cts worth of Elastic Edward Ward was splitting wood all day he had his board here all week so far not working until today I went down to John Toughs and to Brother Johns had my Dinner I went to Richard Bailey Paid him 25. cts for a Dozen fish I Paid Dr. Nickle one Dollar settle his account in full. Brother John Paid me 10 cent. I lent him. IPaid John Hurd twenty five Dollars on his wages for- 1884 A very fine day no wind. Edward Ward spliting wood for me all day I got at John Toughs 14 Bushels and 26 lbs of Oates at 34. cts Per bushel I Paid them 5 Dollars and 2 cents for them a very fine day I spent 10 cts at Stewarts for figs for me and E. Ward E. Ward was at our Place Spliting wood in the forenoon Got a Pitcher of milk at Sparrows very little wind . s.w. �March 8 Sunday. I was at home all day E. Ward here in the forenoon Father and Edd went up to Tom Wards in the afternoon a very fine day very little wind March 9 I got a Pitcher of milk at J Sparrows I was at home all day a very stormy day wind south west I Paid Cook 10. cents for weighing the Hay I got from Archey Galbraith. I sent 25 cents at Cooks. I Paid Joe Caldwell my Blacksmith Bill. I Paid him $.4.and 75 cents March 10 I went down to Petter Campbells in the forenoon and out to Bayfield in the a afternoon. I saw. C. Simmons. I asked him 220. $. for his job not to finish h the stable. and. to be set on the stone wall a very cold Day wind north west win came home with me March 11 I went down to.J. Kalbfleisches. I Paid. J. K. $7. And 47 cts. for John Sparrow he sent it with me for his cedar Posts and rails I Paid J Kalbfleisch for myself for cedar Posts $3=14cts I Paid for father on a account Two Dollars and 59cts I gave J. Ks. little Boy 25 cents. I Paid Edward Johnston- goshen line fifty Dollars on a note of fathers and $17. and a half. being interest on 250 Dollars for The year 1884. fathers own money March 11 Edward Johnston Paid me one Dollar and fifty cents for one days work in 1884 March 11 I lent father Two Dollars and nine cents the money. I Paid for father to Day was his own and five Dollars more that he gave me to Pay for him a very fine day Old garry Sherrot was Buried. Thompsons asked me $148 for Building Petter Campells stone work March 12 I went down to Mrs Snowdens and settled up for thair barn and with Johney Westlake for his work for 1883. and 1884 thair was coming to john Westlake $175=50cts Mrs. Snowden is to Pay him. I let that amount lay in her hands for him I had got in Cash and Trade Together to the ammount of $157 and.35cts. The Big Barn ammounted to $271.48 cts and the Hartley Barn $75. Mrs Snowden Paid me to Balance the account $19.60 cents.. cash I stayed all night Old Frank Reggan Died to night I got a Pitcher of milk from J Sparrows a fine day no wind I paid W. Foster 1$ and 5 cents settled in full 50 cents of it was for. E. Ward. That foster lent him March 13 I came home from Snowdens in the forenoon. I got two Small loads of straw from Alex Mitchells snow in the afternoon wind south East March 14 I went to Seaforth and little Johney with me. I Paid at Kenadies 50cents. for our Dinners and hay for Polley Paid 85cents at Capt McCloyds f 1 lb of Tea and 2 fish and candies and Paid 50 cents for Paterons for Johneys cloths at hoffmans we had our tea at McCleods a very stormy night snow wind S E got a Pitcher of milk at J Sparrows March 15 sunday Stormey cold day wind north west I was at home all day March 16 I was at home and round Varna all day I had a Big row with Tom Ward in Sam Whiddens .. I took 5. Dozen of Eggs. to Morrows at 16cts. Per Doz and got a Due Bill for 80 cents I got 2 and a ½ yard of cloth at Morrows.. for Johney a coat and trimings for it it cost 3$ and 50 cents altogether for the coat March 16 Edward Ward had his dinner. I gave my Order to morrows for a Suit of cloths they are to bee $17 and if. I Pay the cash before long the will alow me 5 Per cent off a very cold stormey day snow storm wind northwest �March.17. I was out to Clinton. I had my Dinner at John Elliotts the mason. I Paid $2. and 75 cts for a Pair of overshoes I Paid 80 cents for 85 lbs of shorts. Edward Ward got his supper and stayed all night. I spent 10. cents with Isac Erret a very cold day wind west. I got Johney a Book at Morrows 2 Part. 15. cents not Paid. Cook Paid me 60 cts for a bag of apples I took a grist to the Old in Clinton. 6. Bushels and 55 lbs March 18. I went down to Alfreds took Ellen a Bushel of Apples. She paid for them some time ago. I went to Petter Campbells and stayed Till 10. Oclock at night figering on a job. I Offered To do my work for $150. very cold wind north west I got a Pitcher of milk at J. Sparrows. E. Ward had his Breakfast and left he came back at night had his supper and stayed all night March 19 I was at home all day a very cold day wind north west Edward Ward had his Breakfast. and. Dinner he went away after dinner came in at .2. Oclock in the morning.. James Armstrong got one Bushell of Apples. 40cts. not Paid March 20 a very cold day wind north west. I got at Morrows one box of Biscuits 28cts. a rope tie line. 9cts. a jar of Honey 60cts and 5 and. ½ yards of cotonade at 35cts. Per yard $1.93cts Edward. Ward had his Breakfast and went to W. Purdys he spliting wood for him all day. E. W came Back at night and stayed all night I got at Sparrows a Pitcher of milk. Paid Mr. Proudfoot 11 cents for cutting me a Pair of Pants. I spent at Stewarts for figs 5cts March 21 Father went down to Alex Mitchells and got one Bushel and a ½ of timothy seed at $1.and 75cts. Per bushel father did not Pay for it got it on my account the ½ bushel is for me the one bushel for father E. Ward stayed all night last night had his breakfast this morning and went back to W. Purdys working all day splitting wood I was sawing wood for John Sparrow all day in A. Fosters bush it was a very fine day but very cold not much wind March 22 Sunday a very fine day a little cold a little wind north west E. Ward stayed all night last night he had his Breakfast and Dinner I was at home all d March 23 I was at home all day a very fine cold. Little wind south west Mr. Cook had our sleigh to Hensel. I was fixing barrel lids in the afternoon fixing our Pump in the forenoon E. Ward stayed all night had his Breakfast this morning and left Joe. Caldwell made me a new staple 10. cents through the Pump andle March 24 a very stormey Day wind south west in the morning and in the afternoon north west heavy snow storm E. Ward stayed all night last night had his Breakfast and went away. I got a Pitcher of milk at. J. Sparrows I settled up with John Walker in the afternoon for my work in 1883. and. 1884 he alowed me fifty six dollars and 24cts.. I Paid Mr. Walker ninety seven cents in cash. and gave him my note for twenty Eight Dollars I can pay it any time. Its at 8 per cent for 6 months and Mr Walker gave me a note that he held against Father for Eighty five Dollars and twenty one cents I am lending my Father that money 85=21cts March 25 Uncle J Watson Paid me one $ and 20 cent that he owed 1=20. me a fine day wind south west.. E Ward stayed all night had his Breakfast and left I got 15 Bushels of Oates at Alex Mitchells at 35cents Per “Bushel $5=29cts we settled our last years account and. I owe them $2.20 cents.. I am to Pay it in work this year I. took a job of framing and raising one Bent. 20 feet long. for �March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1st April 2 April 3 April 3 April 4 April 5. April.6. the sum of $20=00. from George Bates they are to score the timber it is to be cash I am to do the hewing. and no finishing off to it they do it Father and. I went down to D. Penhales and Brother Johns mild soft day wind south Father stayed all night at Uncles E. Ward was at our Place all day sawing wood E. Ward and. I at Cooks in the forenoon cutting Oate sheaf. E. Ward had his Breakfast and Dinner and then went away I Paid Sam Whidden Eighty cents for mending my Boots I got at Morrows 3 plugs of tobaco 30 cents 1lb of Backing soda 8cts ¼ of Pepper. 7cts. 6 and a ½ yards of canting flaning 20cts. Per yard $.1.30ct. a very fine day wind west. I got a Pitcher of milk a Sparrows John Turner drew me a tooth I was at home all day making a waggon rack a very fine mild day thawed some no wind Sunday, a very fine day I was at home all day it thoughed a little no wind E Ward had his dinner I was at home all day making a waggon rack I Took 5 and ½ Dozen of eggs at 15 cts Per Doz 82.cts to Morrows and got 1 Dozen of Bolts 48 and got a Due Bill for 34 cents. I got 6. Bolts made at Joe Caldwells. 7. and. ¾ lbs. I Paid at Sewarts 10cts for figs I Paid at John Robensons 3 cents for washers. E Ward stayed all night and had his Breakfast and left. a soft day snow slush wind south west got a Pitcher of milk at Sparrows I was working at my rack in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I went out to Turners Brucefield to take a job of moving I asked him $20.00 for the job. did not take it for that. he said I was to come and do it and do it as cheap as I could.. fine day soft wind south west I spent 25 cents at J. Turners. snow in the morning E. Ward came and got some of his thing. J. B second and him I was making timber all day at George Bates a very fine day wind north west the Robbens made thair aparance again I was at George Bates making timber did not make very much not quite 7 a day it was a wet day rain wind East I took Charley with me. we only made 70 feet of timber I was at Sparrows in the forenoon and got. 6. Bags of Oates choped. in the afternoon I finished my wagon rack a soft day a little snow wind East I spent 45cts got at Morrows Ball Blue 13cts. worth nutmegs. 10.cts worth one yard and a ½ of blue ribbon 8cts. Per yard. 12 cents 35cents in all Ab Melborn came on a visit to Morrows I was at George Bates all day making timber and finished a very fine day wind north west Easter Sunday a very fine day rain in the morning cleared off and came in fine Margaret and. I went down to Alfreds in the afternoon we had charley horse. got a Bottle of milk at J. Walkers wind north west I was working all day at Thomas Keays making fraim windows and Door for his house. The interment was to night. Alice resited a Peice. it was a very fine day wind north west our cow calved tonight her fourth calf �April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 I was working all day Thomas Keays hewing and framing a soft dull day wind south East all day Old Mrs. Sharp on the Babylon Died to Day at noon I was working at. Thomas Keays all day. Putting the foundation to gather . a dull cold day wind north west rain in the morning frost afternoon I was at. Thomas. Keays. working all day at the house Old mrs. Sharp was buried to day a very fine day not much wind very little. I Think East I was working all day at. Thomas Keays. house Putting on the rafter and making them and raising the house a fine day soft wind south. I father 3. Plugs of Tobaco. 30. cents not Paid at. Morrows .I was working all day at. Mr Keays house siding up all day wind south East in the morning. in the afternoon it was north East it snowed all day soft snow half rain ..Sunday snowed all day soft. wind north west I went down to Uncles in the afternoon had my tea at Uncles. E. Ward was here for Tea to night .I was at home all day doing nothing all day a very cold day snow storm all day wind north west W. Cook had our sleigh away to Brucefield I took 14. Dozen and 10 Eggs to Morrows and got 12. cts Per Doz $1.78 I got one Dollars worth of suggar. and 2 yard and ¾ of Holland 68 cts and 10 cents worth of camphor for the Eggs settled for in full our little Ewe lamed one lamb a fine big Ewe lamb I went down to A M Campbells in the forenoon for my Boring machine. W. Sharp. Paid me 75 cents for cutting a colt last year. I Paid. 15. cents to get into the show ground at Brucefield in the afternoon a very fine day no wind. I had the cutter down to Campbells I was working all day at Thomas Keays house a dull soft day very little wind southerly. we where siding up and sheeting I was working all day at Thomas Keays house a very fine day soft the snow went away quite a lot to day wind East all day the snow went away quite a lot to day I was working all day at Thomas Deays house a dull soft day high wind from the East I was working all day at Thomas Keays house.. finished shingling and making a Door fraim and laying floor. fine day but high wind from the East. soft. snow wasted fast to day lot of it on the roads Sunday I was at home all day a very fine day wind south west I was working at Thomas Keays house all day at the Door and windows and floor a very fine day very warm the snow went away fast today . wind south Mr. Torance started Plowing to day the first Plowing .I have seen this season not working. I went out to James Turners Brucefield in the forenoon and got a bottle of medicine form Dr Elliot Paid in the afternoon I went down the Sauble line. I stayed all night at Brother Johns a very fine warm day no wind John Heard and Tommy Heard started work with me John Heard and Tommy Heard and I making timber all day at John Campbells a fine warm day wind S.W. �April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1. May 2 J. Heard and T. Heard and I making timber all day at J. Campbells and H. Young in the forenoon. I Paid H. Young 40cts for his forenoons work, a fine warm day wind S.W. J. Heard and T. Heard and J. Westlake and I making timber all day at J. Campbells, a dull foggy day wind N.W. J. Heard and T. Heard and I making timber untill 4 o’clock at J. Campbells, and finished cold day but fine wind N.W. I went to Bayfield in the evening and got a Jack screw from R. Baily, rain through the night Sunday at home all day wet in the morning fine afternoon cool W. N.W. J. Heard and T. Heard splitting rails at our place in the forenoon and I fixing for going to James Turners in the afternoon J. Heard and T. Heard jacking up Turners building and I drawing out the moving rig and helping them a little I p’d J. Sparrow $10.00 to stand for four days work and for two bus. of clover seed, untill we get settled I pd 10 cts to Mr Scott in Brucefield for Oil for the Jack Screws I p’d John Tipped 60cts for fixing a horse collar a dull cold day wind N.W. Mrs. Church came out this morning to see me about moving her buildings. I had Sparrows waggon Joe Caldwell thightened the ring on my capson John Heard, T. Heard. and I jacking up Turners building in the forenoon and in the afternoon we where moving. J. Turners Building in the morning the wind was south East rain in the afternoon it snowed very disagreable wind north west John. Heard Thomey Heard Joe McClichy and. I jacking and Blocking Turners Building untill three Oclock we came home John and Tomey Heard where splitting rails after we got home. I went Back to Brucefield for the rest of the Plank. J. Turner Paid me Twenty Dollars for moving his house. I Paid Joe McClichy two Dollars for helping us two day . I spent 25 cents. at Turners I Paid Dr Elliott 75cents for a bottle of medicine a fine drying day wind west J Heard and. T. Heard. was digging Posts holes all day at our Place from the orchard to the road. I was drawing dung from James Wanless. home. I got 7 loads I Paid him one Dollar and 75 cents for it. I Paid. William Duncan fifty cents for Putting two new shoes on Charley his first shoes as fine drying day wind north East John Heard Plowing all day at our Place the sodfield Thomas Heard and. I hewing Posts and setting them in the afternoon a cool day wind north East Old Mr Reid the Tin Pedler stayed for dinner.. I went over to Thomas McIntyres. and took the job making Timber framing Putting the sills in and lifting the Barn one foot I am to get twenty Dollars for the job. I Put 32 feet of a sill in on the south East side and 32 feet of a mud sill and 18 feet of a cross and. 12. feet of a side sill in on the north side under the thrash floor and two new sleepers they take up the floor and Put it Down again themselves if. I have to do any more he is to Pay me for it Extra Thomas Heard and. I setting Posts all day and digging holes at home John Heard Plowing and harring the sod untill 2. or. three. Oclock then drawing rails and Posts a very cool day wind north west Johney got himself a slate with Eggs one Dozen �May 3 May 4 May 5.. May 5. May 6. May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 Sunday fine in the forenoon, but dull and cold in the afternoon wind south west rain in the evening T. Heard stayed all day. John Heard and father went down to the Sable Line John Heard harring and drawing out Dung all day at home T. Heard and. I fencing in the Pasture field and Piling the cedar Posts a fine day but cool wind north. west.. I got at Morrows 3 ½ lbs of wire at 6cts. Per lb one Broom 30cts.. 14lbs. of nails at 4cts Per lb 25cts. worth of soap. and got Alice a 10.cts. slate by Paying two cts cash for 1. Dozen of Eggs I ought to have 20 cents more I got the 20 cents in Tobaco I Ored a suit of cloths at Morrows left my measure I got a felt hat $1.25cts. not Paid. and got 25cts. worth of Oatemeal not Paid John Torance had Polley harrowing in the afternoon John Heard was drawing dung ¾ of the day rain half the forenoon T. Heard was digging drain ¾ of the day they were grinding tools in the morning Father and I was fencing ¾ of the day. from the Orchard to the road I settled up with John Sparrow it took all the ten Dollars that. I gave him. I am to get Three Dollars from Joe Foster for the 4 days that J Sparrow was with us thair a dull damp day wind south Father got 35. cents worth of Beef from the Brucefield Butcher not paid John Heard and Tomey Heard grinding tools all day I was making drain spouts all day it rained all day very little wind north East. I Paid 5 cents for a ½ pound of sulpher at morrows. I got 20cts. worth of tobaco. it was coming to me it was a mistake made on may. 4. for Eggs John Heard and T. Heard and. I draining all day untill tea time after tea we went to McKenzies bush for rollers Uncle came out for a Bag of mangles cool day wind west Thomas Keays Paid me fifteen Dollars for work I got at Morrows ½ gallon of syrup 40. cents and 3. yards of cottonade at 35 cts Per yard 1.05 cts John Heard. Thomas Heard and. I making timber all day at Thomas. McIntyres. a. dull cold day wind south west very high wind John Hard. and T. Heard. and. I making timber at Thomas McIntyres in the forenoon a snow storm last night a dirty slushey day snow and rain all day wind south west John Heard. and Tomey digging out the cellar drane in the afternoon at home Father and. I went down to Bayfield in the afternoon. I took R. Baileys big jack home. we went to sod mother’s grave over but it did not need it. I got at Morrows a Box of shoe Blacking ten cents not paid I Paid Old Hughey fifteen cents for mending. Alices shoes. Sunday a dull day cold rough wind south west threatned rain and snow all day. I was at home all day John Heard. father and. I fixing the celler drain in the forenoon in the afternoon we were Plowing the sod in frount of the house and Banking the fence I brought nine rollers home from James Armstrongs not Paid nine of them James Armstrong got three Bushels of Potatoes at 30. cents Per Bushel not Paid I got 4 and. a. ½. Bushels of Potatoes at John Walkers. I traded them. I took them 3. Bushels. I owe them one and a ½ Bushels yet.. Thomas Heard not working today a fine day very little wind west �May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 20 May 21 May 21 May 22 John Heard. Tomey. Heard. and father Planting Onions and Potatoes in the garden and very fine day wind south west I went out to Seaforth with Potatoes 13 and ½ Bushels at 30cts. Per B James Turner. Brucefield Owes me for three Bushels of Potatoes I Paid at Kyles and Mustards for Bran and shorts $4.30. I Paid in Seaforth for Others things. to the ammount of $4.59cts John Heard and Tomey Heard. Father and I working at home all day we were sowing mangles carrots. and Planting Potatoes a very fine day wind north. I got at Morrows 2 lbs of mangle seed 60cts and. 10 oz of carrot seed 25cents and 24lbs of Grass seed. $1.25cts.. I was sharping saws in the afternoon J. Heard and T. Heard and I framing all day at George Bates a very fine, warm day no wind I had very sore eyes. J. Heard went to Scothmers in the evening and got 5 bags of potatoes I lent them to them last year Tommy Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates a very fine warm day, no wind J. Heard, at home all day drilling in the Oats Tommy Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates J. Heard at home all day, harrowing in the Oats and sowing seed and John Walker in the forenoon sowing seed, finished planting potatoes wind S.W. I got at Morrows a bottol of Eclectric Oil 25 cts a bottle of nitre 5 cts a fine day very warm took. 2. doz Eggs to Morrows took trade Sunday, a fine warm day wind S.W. I went out to Doctor Elliott.. about my Eyes I Paid him one Dollar for Medicne father went to Alfreds in the afternoon. John Heard. Tomey Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates a very fine warm day wind. s. w my Eyes were very sore all day Johney took. 2. Doz Eggs to Morrows he got himself a hat took all in trade J. Heard, Tommy Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates all day and raised in the evening dull cold day W.W. J. Heard and I making rafters and putting them on at Geo. Bates, they p’d me 22 dollars settled in full Tommy Heard at home in the forenoon, rolling Oats for me in the afternoon J Heard and I at Uncles working at his bridge and Tommy af after 3 oclock a fine warm day W.W. got one of our Lambs killed (along side) Got at Morrows Biscuits 25 cts cheese 31cts tea 65cts Tommy Heard took our heifer to Geo. Spackmans and Uncles calf at 50cts each per month John Heard working at Uncles all day a fine warm day I was away cutting colts with A. Campbell all day I am to get pay for J. Caldwell’s colt cutting and Thomas Keays, colt, and I got pay for John Johnsons at the creek we only cut six today I was away all day cutting colts with A Campbell we cut eleven two a H. Dowsons, two at E. Robinsons one at S. McBride’s, one at J. Pecks, one at T. Keays, one at J. Robinsons. one at Geo. Andersons, two at Scotch J. Reids Archie gave me for my share five dollars John Heard was working at Uncles in the forenoon in the afternoon he was at J. Stinsons raising for me Tommy Heard was at Stinsons raising all day for his father a dull wet day, very little wind S. E. �May 23 I was away all day cutting colts with A. Campbell we cut nine two for R. Pollock, three for J. Higgin one for J. Campbell, fr, road, and two for Wells one for C. Tippet. I only got two dollar of it I am to get C. Tippets dollar Tommy Heard working at Uncles, J. Heard, not working day warm Father got from me eighty nine lbs of clover seed at four dollars and 85cts per bushel and 55lbs of Timothy seed at one dollar and 75cts May 24 Sunday a very warm day thunder, at home all day May 25 John Heard and Tomey working all day at Uncles A.M. Campbell and. I cutting colts we cut. 4. took no money for them. 2. for Thomas Elliot and 2 for Gardiners a little rain in the morning fine cool day after wind south west. I offered to do J. McIntyres job and T. Nichleson for 4$ each with myself and jacks they are to find all the help that will be needed May 20 William Duncan removed Polleys shoes all round May. 26. John and Tomey Heard. and. Joe. McClinchey. working all day at James Armstrongs Varna and I with the jacks jacking up the roof of his house a very fine day wind south west father was down at Brothers Johns sowing grass seeds. May 27 Tomey Heard John Westlake. Joe McClichey and. I all day at James Armstrongs working. John Heard and father was Planting our corn untill three Oclock J. Heard was working at Armstrongs after 3. Oclock I was down at Jacks Reids colt from ½ past 7. to 10 Oclock. I went down again at night it was dead at sun down a very fine day very little wind East May 28 John Heard. T. Heard. John Westlake. and. I framing all day at William Pollocks Barn sills. and Joe McClinchie working all day at James Armstrong for me shingling a very fine day wind south East. (along side) Got trade for 4 dozen of Eggs from Johnston the pedlar May 29 J. Heard. T. Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie. and I framing all day and jacking at William Pollocks Barn a dull day wind East May 30 John. Heard. Tomey. Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie working all day at W. Pollocks barn Putting in the sills and. I in the afternoon. I did not work in the forenoon it rained I was at home went after the moving rig last night a dull day rain in the afternoon again wind. East and south west May 31 Sunday dull and foggy in the forenoon. untill about. 6. Oclock it came on rain Margaret totty and. I went down to Uncles in the afternoon had our tea at Uncles. wind west June 1st John. and. Tomey Heard. and. John Westlake Joe McClinchey and. I working all day at. W. Pollocks Barn we were moving in the afternoon. and. getting ready for moving in the forenoon a fine cool day wind north west William Rathwell senior was Buried to day Johney got at Morrows 2 lbs of rice 10cents. lastic 2 yard 20cents June 2 John. and . Tomey Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I all day at W. Pollock Barn moving in the forenoon and lifting in the afternoon. I went down to Bayfield in the afternoon and got 2 jacks from R. Bailey. I Paid Hughey. McCleod 30cts. for. 2. trout. fine cool day wind n.w June 2 Uncle John Watsons Birthday he is 79.. to day �June 3 June 4 June 4 June 5.. June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11. June 12 John and Tomey Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie. and. I all day jacking up W. Pollocks Barn. a dull day showry wind south East. I Paid at stewarts 10 cents for 2. Plugs of tobaco for joe mcClinchie (along side) I finished using R. Baileys jacks John and Tomey Hurd. . J. Westlake. Joe McClinche. and. I leveling up and Blocking and Puting in the mud sill in W. Pollocks Barn all day a dull foggy day wind S.E. father sold George Forst 2 Bags of Potatoes for one Dollar got the cash Margaret. spent one Dollar and 98cts. things she got from a pedlar John and. Tomey Heard. Joe mcClinchie. J Westlake and. I working at W. Pollocks Barn untill 10. Oclock Putting in the mud sills and Posts we moved to D. armstrongs. five of us ¾ of the day moving his old kitchen a fine day but very wet morning rain all night last night wind S E John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie John Westlake and. I moving at David Armstrongs all day John Heard took R Baileys jacks home this morning he did not get to us untill 9 Oclock. a fine day we finished. I charged Mr Armstrong 17$. and 50cents he Paid me six Dollars. I got my suit at Morrows. I got 4 lbs of cheese 60. cents. I Paid 20 cts. for oranges and lemons a very fine day Sunday at home all day fine day wind East untill night changed to north west thunder and lighting at night John Heard and John Westlake was here all day John and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I moving John Forrests Barn all day. rain in the morning cleared off fine in the afternoon very cool wind north west John Heard was owing roots all day with father at home John. Westlake Joe McClinchie Tomey Heard and. I jacking up John Forrests Barn all day and finished John Forrest Paid me twenty one Dollars for the job a fine cool day wind north west I went down to John Campbells in the forenoon. I Paid John Walker twenty Eight Dollars. a note he held against me. I Paid fifteen. cts at Morrows for a tie line. I Paid seventeen Dollars at Morrows for my suit of cloths. Paid it to Susan Hobson Alice got a Package of Envelops. 10. cts. got Alice a Pair of no. 2 shoes $1.30 I got a Pair of strap hinges and screws 35cents John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. John Westlake. was choring round our Place all day. and. I in the afternoon James Armstrong Paid me ten Dollars on our work we done him wind north west. (along side) John Heard shore our sheep J. Westlake hewing and setting gate Posts. T. Heard Owing McClinchie and I choring round the buildings John and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. and I Framing all day at John Campbells.. Joe McClinchie was Putting a window for A. M. Campbell untill 3. O’clock after that he was working with us at John Campbells a fine day little wind south East John. and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe. McClinchie and. I framing all day at John Campbells. a fine day wind south west got round at night north �June 13. June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 17 June 19 June 20 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 22 June 23. west I went with A M. and John Campbell to cut R. Delgathys colts I Paid John Heard thirty Dollars on his wages Margaret Paid the Brucefield Butcher 76 cents for meat John and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe. McClinchie. and. I framing all day at John Campbells. a fine cool day wind north west. Alice Paid at Stewarts for tobaco for father 10 cents. I got myself a straw hat at Morrows 12 ½ cents.. I got Alice a Pair of no. 3. shoes at Morrows $1.40.. in Place of the no. 2. that. I got her on the 10. of june Sunday a very fine day wind west. and East at night R Penhale and Sister Lizie. came out. I was at home all day E. Ward was here for tea to night John and Tomey. Heard. John Westlake. and I framing all day at John Campbells and raised his Pig Pen and hen home Joe McClinchie. was working all day at James Armstrongs. Varna. I got a ball from A M Campbell for Charley dull to day at times rain wind south and south East .John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. J. Westlake and. I working at John Campbells all day and raised the Bent at night a cool day wind north west Wilson Cook and. I came home to night from Campbells. J. Sparrow got his colt hurt last night John and Tomey Heard Joe McClinchie and J. Westlake working all day at John Campbells. and. I in the forenoon I was a way in the afternoon with A M Campbell cutting colts we cut four. I got two Dollars for my shair . a very fine day wind west. I. stayed at A M Campbells all night . J and T. Heard. Joe McClinchie and J Westlake shingling all day at John Torances. and. I in the afternoon. in the forenoon. I was with A M Campbell. we cut. Isac. Errotts colt. I took no money. a very fine day. wind. s.w. David Armstrong Paid Margaret Eleven Dollars and fifty cents his account in full to date John. Westlake. and. Joe McClinchie shingling all day at John Torances Barn. a fine cool day wind s.w. John. and. Tomey Heard. and. I sidining up John Campbells Barn all day John Heard and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. John Westlake and. I working all day at John Campbells Barn. Sheeting and shingling the Barn fine in the forenoon. Shoury in the afternoon. Rain at night wind south East Father took our cow to Sparrows Bull Sunday Margaret and the children and. I went down the Sable Line in the afternoon it came on rain and rained all evening. as we came home high wind north west at night. south west in the day Brother John and. I had our tea at Mrs. Snowdens John and Tomey Heard John Westlake Joe McClinchie. and. I working all day at John Campbells Pig Pen. siding up and sheeting a very cold day high wind north west. Charley Tippet Paid me one Dollar for cutting his colt I Paid John Walker. forty cents interest on my note John Westlake. Joe McClinchie.. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at A.M. Campbells. Putting in a Beam in the north End of his Barn and closing �June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27. June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2 in the end again. Cool day wind west John Heard Owing with father all day at home John Westlake Joe McClinchie. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at T McIntyres Putting in sills. John Heard was helping father at home all day at the roots. fine day warm wind. s.w. John. and. Tomey. Heard. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Tomas McIntyres jacking up his Barn and Blocking it a fine warm day wind s.w. John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie John Westlake. and. I working in the forenoon at Thomas McIntyres Barn Mr. McIntyre Paid me twenty two Dollars settled his account in full to date John. and. Tomey. Heard. Joe. McClinchie John Westlake and. I. jacking Joe Templetons Barn in the afternoon a very warm day wind south west a little rain W. Pollock got one jack screw about 2 hours George Anderson raised his Barn John Torance got our charley horse at one hundred and sixty five Dollars not Paid John and Tomey Heard. J Westlake. Joe McClinchie. and. I jacking at Joe Templetons house untill 2. oclock. he Paid me eleven Dollars. and. 25. cents. for jacking his house and Barn. Joe. McClinchie and. I working at. A. Mitchells from 4. Oclock untill night cutting out a Beam and Putting in a Post John. Westlake, and Tomey Heard leveling up Joe Collalds Barn from 4. Oclock untill night John Heard was owing Potatoes at John Walkers from 4. oclock untill night (along side) a very warm day wind west Sunday very warm in the forenoon in the afternoon it was cool wind north west John Westlake and John Heard hear all day. our Johney and. I went to meeting at night. Blind William Sherriot Preached a very good sermon I gave five cents J. Westlake. T. Heard and I putting in sells and jacking up. J. McIntyre shed. J. Westlake was all day, T Heard and I ¾ of a day, the ¼ of the day at R. Penhales , making a plate and framing it for his barn Sam Houston was with us. J. Heard was hoeing potatoes at John. Walkers all day very cool day wind n.w. Joe Mc.Clinchie not working for me J. Westlake T. Heard and I at Tom Nicholsons all day putting in sills and jacking up his shed very cool wind n.w. frost last night J. Heard was hoeing potatoes all day at J. Walkers J. Westlake. T. Heard and I putting in a plate in R. Penhales, barn in the forenoon in the afternoon, we were all three making sleepers, and a mud sill at T. Nicholsons J. Heard, working at. John Walkers. all day cool day wind N. West J. Westlake. T. Heard. and I working all day at T. Nicholsons, putting in sleepers and fixing his stable, he paid me 12 dollars and 25cts for two days and ½ work for the three of us J. Heard was at home working with father all day cool day wind N. West �July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 10 July 14 J. Heard, T., Heard, J. Westlake, Joe Mc.Clinchie and I Jacking up, and moving the old house, all day for James Logan, fine warm day J. Heard, T. Heard. J. Westlake J. McClinchie and I blocking up the old house putting sills under the shed, fine warm day got Polly shod all around at J. Robinsons. fine warm day Sunday, warm day John. and Sarah was here at home all day wind west John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie John. Westlake and. I working all day at James Logan stable fine in the forenoon, in the afternoon high wind. S.E. very heavy rain at night. I went to see. J. Walker Alice got at Morrows. 2 yards of canvas. 40. cents and a Bottle of sarsaparilla one Dollar (along side) we Borrowed a Pail of Flour from John Sparrows John. Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. J. Westlake and. I working all day at James Logans stable fine cool day wind north west John Heard. and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at James Logans. Mr. Logan Paid me forty Dollars I Paid John Robenson for shoeing Polley all round and fixing cant hooks fifty five cents. John Westlake jacking all day at Andrew Duncans stable p’d $2..50cts a very warm day wind south west father got at Morrows one Dollar worth of suggar got from John Walkers one Dollars worth strawberies not paid J Westlake. Joe. McClinchie, working at J. Logan all day J. Heard working at John Walkers all day T. Heard working at home, all day cutting the grass in the orchard. I took nine bus and 5 lbs of a grist to Egmondville Mill paid 40 cts for bran deposited $125..00. in the Post Office, Seaforth I paid Broadfoot for lumber $2..50 cts p’d at Johnsons, 25 cts for chalk and lime spent at Kennedys 45 cts for myself and horse traded the wool at Egmondville Mill got $3..80 in trade Andy paid two dollars and 50cts for John Westlake jacking his building fine in the forenoon wet in the afternoon wind S.W. John. Heard. was working all day at. John Walkers Tomey Heard. Joe. McClinchie John. Westlake and. I siding up all day at W. Pollocks Barn a fine cool day wind north west John Westlake. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at. W. Pollocks Barn. John Heard was working in the forenoon at John Walkers and in the afternoon he was working at home raking hay in the Orchard Joe McClinchie was working all day for me at James Logans warm in the forenoon cool in the afternoon wind north west Sunday. I was at home all day a very fine day Margaret and the children went to the m chirch the Boys was not working. I was at home all day I cut the grass round the front field. very heavy rain wind south west. I spent at Cooks 20. cents. I Paid father 0. cents that he had Paid for Beef for. us.. I got at Morrows fifty cents worth of suggar John Westlake. and. I working all day at. W. Pollocks Barn dull and cool in the forenoon and fine afternoon wind north west. we were siding up the forenoon in the afternoon we were the Doorway and splicing a Post Joe �July 15 McClinchie was working for W. Purdy. John Heard and Tomey heard was not working Margaret Paid the Brucefield Butcher 33.cents for Beef she got John Heard. Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at W. Pollocks Barn. 2. men siding up al day. and 2 men Putting in Posts and guirts. and one man diging sleeper gains a fine day cool wind west July 16 Set of Loose Pagess: June 29 John Westlake working all day at James McIntyres and Tomey Heard and I ¾ of the rest of the day. T. Heard and Sam Glouston and I was working a Plate a very cold day wind north w. June 30. John Westlake. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at Tomey Nichlesons. Putting in two sills and jacking his shed up a cold day wind n.w frost last night July 1st. john Westlake. Tomey Heard and. I Putting in a Plate in R Penhales Barn in the forenoon: and in the afternoon we were all three taking out sleepers and a mud sill for Tomey Nichlesons. shed. a cool day wind north west July 2. John Westlake Tomey Heard and. I working all day at Tomey Nichlesons Putting in the sleepers cool day wind n.w T. Nichleson paid $12. and 25cents settled On other side of page 1885 July. 16. John Westlake. Joe McClinchey Tomey Heard. and . I working all day at Willie Pollocks Barn and John Heard in the forenoon. and in the afternoon he was at home helping father to draw in the hay in the Orchard. a fine day high wind south East. I went out to Bayfield with W. Pollock in the evening July 17. John Heard was at home all day scuffling the roots a very fine day cool wind north west John Westlake. Joe McClinchie Tomey Heard and I working all day at W. Pollocks Barn July 18 John Westlake Tomey Heard John Heard Joe McClinchie and I working all day at William Pollocks a very fine day cool wind north west -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1885 July 18. got at Morrows 42.cts worth of cheese one Box of Biscuits 28.cts I got one Dollar and 15cents worth of hinges and Bolts for W. Pollock charged to me July 19. Sunday I was at home all day father went down to Scotchmers Joe McClinchie came down and filled me two teeth a fine day wind north west July 20 John Heard was working at John Walkers untill four Oclock he came home and Pulled cherries Tomey Heard, John Westlake and. I working at W. Pollocks Barn all day fine day very warm. w. sw sold Mrs Cook a Pail of cherries and got one Dollar for them. and. got one Dollars worth of suggar at Morrows July 21. John Westlake. John and Tomey Heard and. I working all day at W.Pollocks Barn fine day cool wind north. w �Other side of page July 22. John and Tomey Heard. J. Westlake and. I working at. W. Pollocks Barn untill 5. Oclock and finished. I done 11 days work more than. I counted on we all four of us went down to John Campbells and worked from 6. till dark. at his Pig Pen. a fine day w. s.w. I was very lame all day my back July 23 John and Tomey Heard working all day at John Campbells and John Westlake untill two. Oclock. J Westlake was at Archies cutting out two windows about two hours I was not working very lame all day I brought J Westlake up to D. Armstrongs in the evening, a very warm day wind south Alice got at Morrows ¼ of a lb of salts. 3. cents July 24. I was not working at home lame I got at Alex Mitchells 170lbs of Oates. I Paid. J Robenson 10cts for 5 Bolts in the Buggyshafts. warm day rain in the afternoon John Westlake was working at David Armstrongs all day J and T. Heard working at John Campbells all day shingling July 25.. J and T. Heard and J. Westlake working at J Campbells all day I was not working lame. went to C. toughs and Sticklies and the Bayfield our Johney was with me I Paid. John Fergusson 25.cts for a fish. a fine cool day wind north west -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1885 July 26. Sunday. I was at home all day I went down to the sable through the night with Dick Hyot. Margaret and the children went to the m church at night 5 cts fine day wind west cool day July. 27. John Westlake working all day at John Campbells. and. J and. T. Heard working in the forenoon at John Campbells. I not working in the afternoon Ramey Durand John Heard and Tomey Heard and. I shingling at Charley Toughs. a fine cool day wind north west I went to Edmund Westlakes in the forenoon for his jack screw July 28. J. Westlake. J. and. T. Heard. R. Durand and. I shingling all day at. Charley. Toughs a fine warm day wind north west July 29.John and Tomey Heard John Westlake and Ramey Durand shingling in the forenoon at Charley Toughs and finished j Westlake and Raimey left. C. Tough Paid me 13. Dollars for the job I Paid Ramey Durand one Dollar john and Tomey Heard and. I at D. Penhales in the afternoon patching Barn roof a fine day wind north west. I was not working in the forenoon went to Bayfield. Other side of page 1885 April 21. not working I went out to James Turners Brucefield in the forenoon.. I got a Bottle of medicne from Dr Elliot 75cts. not Paid. in the afternoon I went down the Sable line. I stayed all night at Brother Johns a very fine day warm no wind April 22 John Heard and Thomas Heard started work with me at John Campbells May 19 John Heard and Thomas Heard and I framing all day at George Bares a very fine warm day no wind I had very sore Eyes �-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1885 July 30. John and Tomey Heard working all day at John Walkers. I was not working in the forenoon. in the afternoon. I went over to William Stogdales with a jack and put3 locks under his Barn. he is to give me 3 bushels of Oates for it a very fine warm day wind west July 31. John Heard working all day at John Walkers. and. I was working all day at Alex Mitchell. Patching the Barn roof. Tomey. Heard. left this morning went a harvesting. a fine day warm wind north west August .1. Margaret. and. the children. and. I went to Seaforth. got Margaret and the children all a Pair of shoes and Paid for them $5. and. 90 cts. and at Wades for taking Robie Picture $.1. 25 ct.. Paid 40 cts for a Book for Alice. Paid one Dollar ay Kennedys for dinner and horse. Paid 55 cents at Mrs Cyles for Oatemeal. I Paid Sam Whiddon $5. 25 cts for my shoes John Heard left this morning a fine day wind north west. I shaved John Walker. Back page August. 1. I got at Morrows 3 Plugs of tobaco 30 cents and 28 cts worth of cheese. Ox of Biscuits 25 cents August. 2. Sunday. Johney. and. I went to the quarterly meeting. in the morning.11 cents. in the afternoon Margaret. and. I and the children went down to Alfreds in the afternoon. fine in the forenoon. dull in the afternoon high wind n East August. 3. not working rainey day wind East. John Sparrow. and. I went down to Charley Thoughs for some tools and to Bob McKinleys to see two colts wind north west in the Evening August. 4. I went down to Uncles and got the Plough. I was scuffling John Walkers StrawBerries from. . Oclock until night rain wind west Johney got at Morrows 25 cts. worth of soap and 10 cents woth of East cake August. 5. I was working all day at a Bridge on the 5. consission for J. Sparrow a fine cool day wind north west August. 6th: I was working for J. Sparrow all day at the ridge in the forenoon and drawing in wheat in the afternoon dull day wind south East rain in the evening Wards young one was Berried to day Inside left page August .7. I was working all day for John Sparrow at the Bridge in the forenoon and drawing in wheat in the afternoon at. J. Sparrows. fine day wind East in the forenoon and west in the afternoon Aug. 8th Father and I cutting hay at Spparrows, all day, for ourselves dull cool day W. S. Aug. 9th Sunday, at home Ellen and Alfred came out, dull cool day heavy rain through the night wind west Aug. 10th in the forenoon , laying the Stoop floor Father and I working at J Walkers in the afternoon Father and I making hay at Sparrows after tea fine wind S. E. �Aug. 11th Joe McClinchie and I working at home, p’d 3 cts for 4lbs of beef making gates for myself fine day wind N. W. Father working at the hay all day Aug, 12th Father and I drawing hat from Sparrows, we drew three load with Polly, I got at Morrows one arrel of Salt 85 cts. I got at W. Duncan’s 16. three inch bolts, not p’d Clinton pedlar got 14 doz, Eggs $1.40 I was choring, at home after drawing the hay fine warm day Inside right page Aug. 13th I was at home all day painting and hanging two gates I got at W. Duncans 26 lbs of gat hangings at 8 cts per lb. and 10, 4 inch bolts I got at Morrows 3 quarts of Linseed Oil and 3 lbs of Venetian Red15 cts fine day wind W. Cook had Polly at night, to Brucefield Aug. 14th at home all day painting, cutting peas in the forenoon cutting Oats in the afternoon, got two shoes removed at Duncan not p’d I got 2 ¼ of beef 16 cts not p’d dull in the forenoon wind N.W. cold afternoon August.15. I was cutting Oates all day at John Walkers a fine day. wind west I got 3 quarts of coal Oil at Morrows. 15 cents I shaved Mr. Walker August. 16. Sunday. a fine cool day very little wind west father and .I went down to salt the heifer and. down to D. Penhales got my hair cut and shaved August. 17. I was cutting Oates about one hour the rest of the forenoon I was at home got 4 and a ½ of eef at 7. cts. Per lb 30. cts not paid. in the afternoon . I was Pullinh Peas at J. Sparrows a fine cool day wind west -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page 1885 August. 18. I was at home all day John Sparrow cut our Oates he was a little over half the day at it fine day wind south west. heavy thunder. and. Lightning in the evening. no rain August. 19. I was Binding Oates at John Walkers all day but about two hours a very fine cool day wind north west Uncle and Aunt was here for dinner father. took. 3. Pails to Bayfield to get mended Paid 35 cts for them August 20. I was Binding Oates at John Walkers in the forenoon and stooking up and finished in the afternoon. I was at John Sparrows Drawing in Peas and spring wheat fine day wind south East August. 21. I was not working ay home. rain in the morning dull day wind south I went down to Uncles in the afternoon I got a hook and 2 Steaples for the gate at William Duncans got two Powders from Dr Elliot for Tott August. 22. I was at John Walkers drawing his Oater to Mr Dennisons Barn to thrash 59 stooks Willie Dennison and I drew them. I splet wood until 4 Oclock. fine day wind south father went down to Zurich with Ellen my sister Inside left �1885 August 23rd Sunday Margaret and children and. I went down to R Penhales a dull cool day wind south west threatened rain Aug. 24 at home all day, painting ploughing the pea ground, rained all morning, fair in the afternoon, dull and cool, wind East got 4 lb of beef 25 cts not p’d got at Morrows one Geography 75 cents. And one third reader. 35 cents August 25. I was down to Kalbfleisches for lumber for James Henry Johnson all day cool day wind north west John Sparrow lent me thirty Dollars I got at Morrows 24. cents worth of cheese August 26. I was down to Kalbfleisches for lumber for James Henry Johnson all day I Paid John Kalbfleisch for Mr. Johnston lumber. $.27. and 74. cents a very cold day wind north west August. 27. not working. I went down to Tomey Heards for. Johney Heard. we went to Charley Toughs for the tools we did not get home untill four Oclock. I Paid Brother John 75 cents for two Bushels and a half of Oates we had our dinner with them. cool day wind north west Inside right Aug. 28th. J. Heard, started, work again we were at Denisons in the forenoon helping to thrash John Walkers Oates in the afternoon, we were working , we, were working in the garden for them, dull threatened rain little wind W .West Aug. 29th J. Heard. and. I working all day at James. H. Johnston kitchen dull day threatened rain wind S. East, got at Morrows $1..41 cts worth of nails for J. H. Johnston charged to myself August 30. Sunday. I stayed all night last night at John Walkers he died this morning. A fine day wind north west August. 31. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day James Henry Johnstons Kitchen and John Heard in the forenoon. in the afternoon J Heard was working at John Sparrows drawing Oates fine day Sept 1st Joe. McClinchie J. Heard. and I working at J. H. Johnston Kitchen showery all day wind changable N. W. at night I got at Morrws for J. H. Johnston Back page Sept. 1st 6 ½ lbs of zinc 2 lb of 4 in. nails cts 12 lights of glass 48 2 ½ lb of putty 15 11 lbs of nails 44 4 lb lathe nails 20 1 lb of wrought, do 8 4 dog screw nails 16 all charged to myself {p’d D McDonald 25 cts for 2 fish �Sept. 2nd J. Heard Joe McClinchie working at James H. Johnstons kitchen, and, I at Mr. Walkers, funeral the most of the day a very fine day, cool wind N. W. I got frm Mrs Walker 1 ½ lb of biscuits and 3 lb of cheese Father went to the funeral, and did not come, home, he went to Ellens Sept. 3rd I went out to Seaforth in the morning with Mrs Walkers friend p’d for hair 12 cts for J. H. Johnston I paid 57 cts for two bags of bran and 5 cts at Kennedys for Polly J. Heard tinkering round home all forenoon, afternoon we were drawing in Oates at home wind S. East rain at night Sept 4 J. Heard and I at J. H. Johnstons a little over half of the day, drawing in our Oates in the evening and finished a fine day -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page 1885 Sept 5th J. Heard and I moving two houses in Brucefield, for Alex. McBeth a fine day I spent at Dicksons for myself and Polly 40cts 6th. Sunday a fine day. Mary Strickland was here she came to Wards on Friday night, I went down to Scotchmers for Father in the evening and he was not able to come, Margaret Ward was here with cousin Mary all day Sept.7. John. Heard. and. I working at Brucefield jacking up a house for Alex. McBeth in the forenoon Alex McBeth Paid me Eight. Dollars for doing him the job: in the afternoon John Heard and. I was working at James Henry Johnstons kitchen and finished a fine cool day wind north west I Paid the stage driver.25 cents for a Bushel of lime for. James. Henry. Johnston. and 10cts. for fetching it to Varna got at Morrows one Bottle of wild strawberry 37.1/2cts Uncle John Brought father home from Scothchmers Sept.8. John Heard Joe McClinchies and. I working at Daniel Stickleys in the afternoon we were not working in the forenoon rain all afternoon wind south East John Heard lent me seven Dollars. I Paid Old Mrs. Sparrow 19.$ for John Sparrow Part of what he lent me I Paid cook 25 cents that. I owed him. Inside left Sept.9. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I working all day at Daniel Stickleys Barn rain all day wind south west in the forenoon. in the afternoon it was East Sept 10. John Heard Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Daniel Stickleys Barn fine cool day wind south East Sept 11.. John. Heard. Joe McClinchie. and. I shingling all day at Daniel Stickleys Barn a fine cool day wind south East Margaret got 5 lbs. of Beef at 7. cents Per lb. not Paid. 35.cts from the Brucefield Butcher Sept. 12. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I shingling all day at Daniel stickleys Barn fine day high wind sout. Johney took 3. dozen of Eggs to Morrows and for the 25cts. worth of Oatemeal and. 8cts. worth of Pepper Sept. 13. Sunday I was at home all day dull wet day Brother John and Sarah came out in the afternoon Johney Scotchmer. and. Alfey came out �Sept. 14. Johney Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day. at Daniel stickleys a fine cool day high wind south west Sept. 15. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at Daniel Stickleys. fine cool day wind south west round to north west at night. Alice got at Morrows 24.cts worth of Brade, not Paid Inside right Sept. 16 J. Heard. and Joe. McClinchy working all day at D. Stickly and I in the afternoon. I was not working in the forenoon went down to J. Reid and to Bayfield I paid Dr. Nichol 25cts for drawing me a tooth fine cool day wind N.W. Alice took 3 doz Eggs at 11cts per doz for braid. got on the 15th and 9 cts worth of ginger Sept. 17.John Heard. Joe McClinchie. and. I working all. day at Daniel Stickleys Barn. fine cool day wind west. David Armstrong Paid one Dollars and fifty cents for a days work for one man. J. Westlake cutting Doors Sept. 18. John Heard. was cutting corn all day at Mrs. John Walkers Joe McClinchie not working I was working all day at D. stickleys he Paid me thirty two Dollars an 60cents. settled in full. I Paid John Heard twelve dollars that he lent me on the 2. and 8 of sept. a fine warm day Sept. 19. John Heard and . and father and Johney taking up Potatoes at home. and Old Tom Johnston half of the day. I Paid him fifty cents for it. a fine cool day wind west I and Johney Heard Patching Thomas Keys Barn roof about one hour in the Evening Back page Sept. 19. I Paid John Sparrow Eleven Dollars Part of the 30 that he lent me to Pay Kalbfeisch I took 6 Dozen of Eggs to Morrows. 72. cents worth and took it out in trade all of it Sept 20. Sunday a very fine day J. heard and. I went down to see the calf at G. Spackmans. had my tea at Thomas Heards. young Tomey came home with us Sept. 21.Tomey Heard started work again J Heard and. T. Heard . and I at home all day. grinding tools cutting the grass in the Orchard and Pulling apples Charley Smith Varna Paid me twenty-Dollars on his account. I sold the Butcher in Brucefield one Dollars worth of Pears took it out in Beef. Paid him 80.cts. for meat to day settled in full up to date got at Morrows 42cts worth of cheese and 25cts worth of Biscuites charge. fine day wind south the apple Packers came to Pack apples in the evening Sept. 22. J. Heard and Tomey. and. I at home in the forenoon at the apples. we sold. 11. Barls at one $ Per Brl and. 8 at Brl 75.cts Per brl J. Heard. took them to Brucefield in the afternoon Tomey Heard. and. I making timber at John Reids senior in the afternoon very cold high wind north west we shot four coons at night in Mr Reids Bush -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page �1885 Sept. 23. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids making a sill and Putting it in his shed high wind north west very cold all day Sept. 24. John. Heart. Joe. McClinchie and. I moving and jacking. Treasurer. John Reids shed all day a very fine cool day wind west I cashed Father a. note of sixteen Dollars against James. and. Sam Huston. Sable Line Sept. 25. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I jacking and Blocking all day. at John Reids. Treasurer fine cool day high wind south west. I lent Father ten. Dollars wittness. J. Heard. John Turner. Paid fifty cents for half a Bushel of Pare. father got me. 2. and a ½ Bush of Oates from Brother John at. 30.cts. Per Bushel he Paid 75 cents for them. I gave him the money I Paid father one Dollar that he lent me some time ago Sept. 26. Joe McClinchie and. I hewing timber. and. framing all day a John Reids senior. and John Heard in the afternoon Father left this morning for Oshawa. he took the 7.40 train took a return ticket it cost him $.7.and 50cents John. Heard took him to Seaforth in the morning he took one bushel of Pears to Mcginnis and traded them for one hundred lbs of Bran. 60.cents a fine day wind East. I took one Bushel of Pears to Morrows to sell Inside left Sept. 27. Sunday a very fine day wind west Joe McClinchie came in for dinner we went over to scotch John Reids had our tea Sept. 28. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I framing all day at John Reids at the Babylon corner. a fine day wind south East. Margaret gave a Beggar man 20 cents Sept. 29. John Heard. and. I framing all day at john Reids senior. Joe McClinchie not working went to Exeter Fair. a very warm day fine wind. s. E Sept. 30. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at John Reids senior and raised his wood shed a very fine day warm very little wind south East Mr. James Logan Paid me one Dollar. and. fifty cents and settled his Bill in full to Day I got a Due Bill of 75. cents from Morrows for one Bushel of Pairs. Oct 1st. John Heard. Joe McClinchie working all day at John Reids. senior. and. I in the afternoon I was not working in the forenoon went down to James Logans and over to mustards on the London road I took one and a half Bushels of Pairs to Morrows to sell. I got a Pair of braces 15cts. got. 2. snaps. 8cts. Paid 3cts. Postage of a letter I Paid 5cts at j Robensons for a Bolt in the Buggy wheel I got one Bag of Oates at john Reids 85lbs Inside right Oct 2. John Heard working all day at John Reid seniors. and. I and Joe McClinchie in the forenoon in the afternoon Joe McClinchie working at Treasurer. John Reids and. I from noon untill. 4. Oclock in the evening making window and Door frams. I went down to Bayfied for my Big rollers. I Paid fifty cents at G. Ervins for seting two new shoes on Polley. Alice. and Johney took $1.38cts. worth of Butter. and. Eggs. and . got one Dollars worth of sugar. and a due Bill for. 38. cents at Morrows. I got one Dollars worth of sugar at Morrows charged. a fine cool day wind S.E. Oct. 3. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I making 7. sleepers and framing them and Putting them in James Logans stable Mr Logan Paid me five dollars for doing it very high �wind all day south East untill evening round to the n w rain all afternoon. I got. 2. shoes removed on Polley at John Robensons 20cts and some Bolts and nut on the bugy 10cts. W. Purdy wedged the Boxing in one wheel Oct. 4. Sunday. a dull day high wind Blustry and. showry all day wind north west Dick Penhale and Lizie came out. Oct 5th John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working ¾ of the day at John Reid seniors stable. from 10. Oclock untill night we started in the morning at J. Johns house and had to quit rained all day wind north west Back page Oct.5. I Paid John Robenson 30 cents for removing 2. shoes on Polley and some Bolts and nuts on the Buggy I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham 20 cents for mending the childrens shoes some time a go. I got a Bottle of Eclectric Oil 25 cents not Paid Oct. 6. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I all day working at John Reids seniors stable Babylon corner dull showry day snow and rain wind north west Oct 7. John Heard. Joe McClinchie. and I working in the forenoon at John Reids seniors stable and finished. and in the afternoon Joe. McClinchie and. I was working at Mr. Johns house for J. Armstrong John. Heard was not working. he was sick. a fine forenoon wind south. dull afternoon no wind the ground was covered with snow this morning Oct 8. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Johns house for James Armstrong Putting in sills and lifting fine day wind East in the forenoon in the afternoon north west. I got a hame strap at John Tippets 12. ½ cents. not Paid. I took 5 and a ¼ lbs of Butter to Morrows got for it. 1. yard and ¾ of flaning for Totty. Margaret traded 4. dozen Eggs for 2 yard of flannel to a Pedlar Oct. 9. J. Heard Joe McClinchie and. I working in the forenoon at Johnes house for. J. Armstrong Putting in a sill. in the afternoon we went to Bayfield show Johney and. I and J Heard and Joe McClinchie very cool but fine wind south west -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page 1885 Oct. 10 . John Heard. and Joe McClinchie working in the forenoon at J. Johns house for J. Armstrong Joe McClinchie not working in the afternoon John Heard was cutting corn at our Place I took a load of moving stuff down to J. Logan and got home the tools from Johnes. a very fine day wind south I Paid. Ramey Durand one Dollar for work he done for me. I Paid John Tippet 20cts. for a hame strap and mending my whip I Paid. W. Purday 2cents for wedging the Buggy wheels last Saturday I Paid 5cts at Morrows for a Package of Plaster. . got a Due Bill of forty cents at Morrows. for one Bushel of Pairs I went out to Seaforth in the forenoon for Father. I spent. 10cts. at. Kanedys. I got from Mrs. Kyle 13 Dollars and 25cts for Apples. I got one Dollar worth of Oatemeal and 60cts worth of tobaco for father from Mrs. Kyle. I Paid at Johstons Brothers for John Reid one Dollar and 50cts. for roller hanging for wood shed Doors I Paid 30cts. for 50lbs of Bran at Kyles and mustard Uncle John Watson was here for Dinner father Paid me the ten Dollars I lent him. I sent Mr. Smith the minister ½ a Bushel of Pairs th �Oct 11. Sunday my Birthday a very fine day I am 41 years of age to day. Brother John and Mrs. and children came out very fine wind south Inside left Oct 12. John Heard. T. Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I moving James Logans house all day and finished. I charged him 10 $. and 50 cents he Paid me ten Dollars of it he is to Pay me the 50 cent a fine day but high wind. south East Oct. 13. John. Heard. T.. Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working by the day at William. Pollocks stable a rainey day wind south East. I got for W. Pollock at Morrows $2.95cts worth of hinges and nails and Bolts charged to my self Oct. 14. John Heard. T Heard. Joe. McClinchie and I working all day at William Pollocks stable a dull cold day showry wind north west I got one Bag of Oates from W.. Pollock Oct. 15. John. Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at William Pollocks. stable making Doors and finished a very fine day cool. wind west. Tomey Heard and Father getting in the wood into the woodshed all day Oct. 16. John Heard. T. Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I all day. jacking. and. Putting in a sill at George Elgies a very fine day wind north west. I got 3 quarts of coil Oil . at morrows 15.cts Oct. 17. John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I working all day at George Elgies stable Putting in sleepers laying floor and Blocking a very fine day wind south Inside right Oct 18. Sunday a fine day wind west untill night round to south East. father and. I and Johney went down to salt the cattle at G Spackmans we went to Uncles and Alfreds we had our tea at Alfreds Oct. 19. John Heard. Joe McClinchie. Tomey Heard. and I working all day at George Elgies stable dull day wind east rain in the afternoon I got one Bag of Oates from George Elgies Oct. 20. John Heard. T. Heard Joe. McClinchie. and. I making timber at Treasurer John Reids. started work about 9.. Oclock. rain in the morning dull day wind high south west. Alice took 95cts worth of Butter to Morrows got a due bill of 95.cts. I got at morrows 4 yards of flannel at 30 cts. Per yard Paid for it in due Bills Oct. 21. John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I making timber all day at Treasurer John Reid a dull cold day threatned snow wind south west Oct. 22. T. Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I framing all day at Treasurer John Reids. John Heard and Father getting up the mangles and drawing them in a very fine calm day very little wind south west sister lizie was out this afternoon Oct. 23. John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. and. I framing all day at Treasurer John Reids. a fine cool day wind north west father was working at Mrs Walkers taking in her corn Back page �Oct. 24. John Heard. Tomey. Heard. and. I all day Treasurer John Reids and raised his building Joe. McClinchie was working at John Reids at the Babylon corner all day. a very fine day. I Paid. Tomey Heard. thirty five Dollars father got me the 16. Dollars from Hustons father got 8. lbs of mutton from Brother Johns Old George Slack died last night Oct. 25. Sunday a very fine day Old George Slacks Funeral father and. I went to it we went to Scothmers for our dinner D Penhale and Lizie and sister Margaret I went to chirch at night 5 cents Oct. 26. John. Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids Putting on the rafters and siding a very fine day wind south west. I went to. Isac. Iratts at night Oct. 27. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids. dull day rain in the afternoon wind south East I Paid at Morrows 24cts. for. 3. lbs of rought nails for. J. Reid Oct. 28. John. Heard. Joe. McClinchie working all day at Treasurer. John. Reids shingling and making a door. I was working in the afternoon at. J. Reids. in the forenoon. I went out to seaforth with a grist of. 4. bags of wheat I p’d 65. cents. for 24 feet of lumber for John Reid. at Broadfoots I Paid 35 cents for a Bag at the Big mill of Bran. I Paid 10cents. for a plain handle at Johnstons. I Paid 5 cents at Kennedys. stableings for Polley a dull day wind south East -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page 1885 Oct. 29th. John Heard. and Father getting in carrots and apples all day at home rain all day wind north East Joe McClinchie working all day at John Reids senior Babylon corner at his woodshed Doors I was working at Treasurer John Reids in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I was working at John Reids seniors Oct. 30. John Heard. and Father. getting in the carrotts and apples all day. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working at John Reids senior Babylon corner in the forenoon and in the afternoon Joe McClinchie. and. I working at Treasurer John. Reids stable. a very cold day wind north west Oct. 31. John Heard. and. Father drawing in the Potatoes a very fine day not much wind south very heavy frost last night. I sold my Ewe lamb for $. 3. and 50 cents cash to mr May from Clinton Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at J. B. Secords stable framing Nov. 1st. Sunday quarterly meeting. Alice Johney and. I went 5 cents. a durty day snow and rain all day wind south East Joe. McClinchie and Mr. Cook came in in the evning Nov. 2. John Heard. and. I making Timber all day at George Spackmans. for his wood shed. a very durty day snow. and. rain/ all day wind west Inside left Nov. 3. John. Heard. and. I framing all day at G. Spackmans wood shed a very durty day rain. and. snow blustry wind north west very cold Joe. McClinchie. and. James Wanless working all day at. J. B. Secords. stable �Nov. 4. John. Heard. and. I working all day at G.. Spackmans the children got vaccinated dull forenoon rain in the afternoon wind East. James Wanless. working at secords stable half a day Nov. 5.. John Heard. and. I working at. G. spackmans. all day. rainey afternoon wind East. G. Spackman Paid me one Dollar. I. came home at nigh Nov. 6. John Heard. Joe McClinchie. and John Reid shingling at. G. Spackmans untill 11. oclock and. I working all forenoon at. G. Spackmans putting on cornish in the afternoon Joe McClinchie. Johney Reid- and. I working at Treasurer. John Reids stable. a rainey day wind E. I got at Morrows a Pair of rubbers $1.20cts. not Paid Nov. 7. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable. dull forenoon threatned rain thunder and lightning. fine afternoon wind changeable s w and south and s. E. I got at Morrows 40cts. worth of coal oil and caster oil Paid for with a due Bill. got 48cts. worth of cheese not quite. 4. lbs. and a coppy Book for Alice 10cts- not Paid Inside right Nov. 8. Sunday dull day wind west Margaret. and. I went down to sister. Ellenors in the afternoon it was her Birth day Nov. 9. I was working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable dull day cool wind north west some rain I got sister Ellenors little Charlotte Registered Nov 10. I was working in the forenoon at Treasurer John Reids stable. I was not working in the afternoon. I went down to G. Spackmans and down to Westlakes for Johney had my tea. fine day wind west Nov. 11. John Westlake. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable a very fine day wind south John Torance Paid me one hundred. and sixty five Dollars for Charley horse he also Paid me nine. Dollars. and. seventy five cents for shingling at his barn. I Paid him $1. 60cts for doing my road work. Nov. 12. John Westlake. and. I shingling all day at G. Spackmans. I lent. Richard. Penhale seventeen Dollars witness G. Spackman I went down for Ramy Durand at night and Penhales. G. Spackman and. I rain came home at night dull day threatned rain all day wind south west and south Back page Nov. 13th not working in the forenoon I went over to Ed. Rathwells in the afternoon, working at treasurer John Reids stable a very cold day wind west I paid James. Reid one hundred dollars that he lent me on the 27th of Oct 1883 and seven dollars interest Nov. 14 I was working at Treasurer John Reids Stable all day, cold, snowy day wind S.W. Nov. 15.. Sunday at home all day dull and cold some snow wind west Nov. 16.. I was all day working at Treasurers John Reids Stable a dull soft day cool wind west Lous Riel Hung this morning at 8 Oclock Nov. 17. I was working all day at Isaac Irritts hewing sills. and. sleepers for his kitchen a very fine day wind south I got at Morrows 3 nots of choak line 25cts not paid �Nov. 18. I was. working all day at Isaac. –Irrits kitchen framing the sills. a dull soft day . rain all afternoon wind south Nov. 19. I was working at. Isaac Irratts all day. and John Westlake was working in the afternoon at. Irratts a fine day but cold wind north west. Paid one cent for a Postal card at Morrows -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page 1885 Nov. 20 . John Westlake. and. I working all day at. Isaac Irratts kitchen and raised it a dull day rain at night wind south all day Nov. 21. John Westlake and. I working all day at Isaac. Irratts kitchen a dull soft day some snow at night wind north west James Henry Johnston Paid me forty three Dollars and 73 cents. for my labour $14.00. and for material $29 73 and one Dollar and 5cts. worth of Battens pine. The lime and Plastering is to settle for yet Nov 22. Sunday a dull soft day snow storm last night at home all day wind East Nov 23. I went down to J. H. Johnstons in the morning to see the Timber for his Barn John Westlake was choring at our Place all day in the afternoon. I took ten Bags of apples to Bayfield. and. got a Barrel. and a Kag of cider made I Paid. Geminehardt 70 cents for making it I had my tea at Uncles. I got two new shoes set on Polley at W. Duncans not Paid wind East cool Nov 24 John Westlake. and. I shingling all day at. I Irratts kitchen. a very cold day wind north East. I brought home a load of cedar chips from Irratts th Inside left Alice. and. John Took 2 dozen of Eggs to Morrows and got John a. 2. Part Book 15 cents and Alice a Bottle of ink. 5. cents and the rest in Pepper settled up Nov. 25. John Westlake. and. I working all day at Isaac. Irratts kitchen shingling and Putting up the stoop. a very cold day wind north East Nov. 26.. John Westlake and. I working at Isaac. Irratts Kitchen untill three Oclock. after that we were working at Tomey Keays house putting window casings a mild day not quite so cold wind north East Nov. 27. John Westlake. and. I working all day at George Elgies stable a mild day no wind snow this morning old Hughey sold my Boots Nov 28. John Westlake. working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable and. I in the afternoon I went down to W. Pecks in the forenoon James Armstrong Paid me fifteen Dollars for Putting in sill and lifting J. Lyons house. Father Paid Old Hughy fifty cents for mending my Boots I Paid father the fifty cents and 2cts that he Paid for Beef some time a go. fine day wind south west Nov. 29. Sunday a mild day soft wind west Margaret and I went down to Uncles in the afternoon and had our tea Inside right �Nov. 30. John Westlake. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable. a dull soft day very mild no wind. John Reid Paid me forty Dollars I got 81. lbs of Oates with the Bag from John Reid I Paid John Westlake forty Dollars. on his wages Dec. 1. not working in the forenoon went down to James Mustard with to do moving. I Paid Tomey Wiley our taxes. 7 Dollars and. 14. cents. Henry Keays Paid me one Dollar for Harrison Thompson in the afternoon John Westlake and. I moving at James Mustards. mild day Dull no wind I had J. sparrows horse and wagon Dec. 2. John. Westlake. and. I at James Mustard Kippen. moving his wood shed. and. Put 2 sills in it. J. Mustard Paid me Ten Dollars for the two days moving. I Paid Dr. Elliott fifty cents for vaccinacing the children. dull day mild wind south west I had J. Sparrows horse and waggon Dec. 3. John Westlake was sharping saws all forenoon at our Place. and father and drew Mrs Walkers corn – in the forenoon in the afternoon J. Westlake. and. I was Taring down an old Building at Uncles John Watsons a snow storm wind north, John Robenson sharped. 3. Bars for me not Paid Back page Dec. 4. John Westlake. and. I working at Uncles John Watsons taking down the old stable untill four Oclock. a stormey day snow storm wind south East. and East and north East. I Paid John Westlake ten Dollars I lent Uncle John Watson ten Dollars John Westlake left and went home father got at Morrows 15cts worth of oil and a lamp globe 10cts Dec. 5.. I was at home all day we killed a year old whether he weighed 75. lbs of mutton I sold him to Morrow at. 6. cents Per lb and the skin at 75 cents. I got a Due Bill for $5. and 25. cents.. it was a very stormey day snow storm a north wester I had the cutter out for the first time the first sleighing Dec. 6. Sunday a very cold stormey day wind north west very rough Dec. 7. I was at home all day choring round home all day a very rough day wind north west round to south west at night. I took the childring to school Dec 8. I went down to. G. spackmans and traded him our heifer and Uncles steer for 80. coards of wood and 12. coards for my work at his wood shed. 42 coards in all. I allowed him 8. Dollars and 25cts. for the heifers Pasture. a very rough afternoon snow storm south East. I Paid Old Hughey C. 35 cents for mending Alices shoes half soling them Dec. 9. not working went Jack. Reids. and seen Jim Henry Johnston took no job. afternoon. I settled with. J. Armstrong he Paid me five Dollars. settlement in full to day. a rainey day wind south west cold at night I paid Old Hughey. C. 30 cents for half soling johneys shoes -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page 1885 Dec 10th. not working cold day wind west I Paid 10cts at Stewarts for liqurice. I went down to Uncles for some tools in the afternoon. Brought them up to John Reids. I got at Morrows 10. lbs of Oatemeal. 25.cts. I got at Morrows 10. lbs of Oatemeal. 25cts. I got 5. and a ½ yards of red flannel $1.85cts. �Dec. 11. I was working all day at John Reids- Treasurer putting up a partition in the house a dull cold day wind west Dec. 12. I went down to Dick Penhales on horse Back Richard Penhale Paid me fifteen Dollars of the seventeen that. I lent him on the 12. of november a dull cold day wind south west Dec. 13. Sunday it snowed all forenoon. I was at home a very mild day no wind warm al day Dec. 14. a stormey day a north wester. I went down to Tomey Heards. I Paid John Heard. fifty Dollars on his wages. I had my dinner at. Heards Mrs John. Tippet came home with me. I was at G Bates about a Building Dec. 15.. Wilehelmine got married this morning to Lantie Clark a stormey day snow all day wind south west Tomey Denison father. and. I killed Mrs. Walker her pig I took. 2 and a half Bushels of Onions to Morrows and got a Due Bill for two Dollars for them. I. took three lbs of Butter and got 7 lbs of suggar for it Inside left Dec. 16. not working we cut Mrs Walkers Pig up for her a fine mild day no wind Dec. 17. we Killed our Pigs. John. Sparrow helped us to Buttcher them. fine day mild very little wind south East Jacob Snider came up and took a load of moving traps I Paid Dr Elliot 75 cents for medicine for my self. I got at Morrows a Pair of no 7 shoes for Tottie Price one Dollar Dec. 18. at home in the forenoon cutting up our Pork. Jacob snider came out and took 8. Plank and the capsol. I went down to John Mcallisters and Joe Fosters in the afternoon done no Bussiness soft day wind south west I got a Pair of no. 7. shoes for Totty one. $ at Morrows not Paid Dec. 19. John Denison and. I went down to Willie Pollocks. and. to Bayfield. and to Tom Stinsons we had our dinners at John Pollocks and Polley fed it cost me sixty cents James McIntyre Paid me six Dollars his account in full to Date a very rough day a north wester. John Sparrow lent me twenty five Dollars. I Paid it Back to his mrs at night. I did not use it Dec. 20. Sunday a very fine day not much wind west I was at home all day. not well Inside right Dec. 21. I was at home not working Joe Foster Paid me twenty five Dollars for work done in 1884 Settled in full. I got at Morrows 15cts worth of coal Oil and 25cts worth of soap. we took our two Ewes to James McLymonts Ram a very fine day no wind. I got a Rooster from William Mcallister he gave it to me I gave 25cts. to Maggie Mitchell and Miss Weeks for a present for the master Dec.22. a soft day rain in the morning wind south west I went down to G Spackmans. and. I lent G. Spackman one Hundred Dollars at Eight Per cent until Paid he got it for six months and gave his note for it James Johnston old Billeys Jim endorsed the note with him I had my Dinner at Archie Campbells. was in the see John C I stayed all night at Brother Johns �Dec. 23. I. went down to. Jacob Sniders. I had my dinner at Mrs. Snowdens. John Reid senior Paid me fifteen Dollars on my work. Uncle. John Watson. Paid Margaret the ten Dollars. I lent him on Dec. 4. a soft day rain in the morning the sleighing all gone wind south and south west Back page Dec. 24. I went down to. G. Spackmans. I was in the afternoon at Spackmans making Doors for his wood shed a dull cold day no wind no sleighing. I stayed all night at. G. Spackmans Dec. 25. I got three Pigs at. Mrs.. Mossops. and Paid seven Dollars on them. I owe her fifty cts yet on them they are two Dollars and fifty cents each one of them was for mrs. Walker. and. two for myself Mrs Walker Paid two Dollars. and 50cts for the Pig. and. Two Dollars. and. 50 cents. on my work. I done her during the summer. I was at home in the afternoon Christmas day a very fine one a very fine day cold the sun shone all day Dec. 26th I took 6 bags of Oats down to Bayfield Mill to get chopped and paid 39cts for the chopping I paid G. Irwin 50cts for putting two new shoes on Polleys hind feet. I got Father 2cts worth of tobbaca at Morrows and paid for it my-self. I spent 10cts for Liquorice Father went down to Alfreds with me and staid all night cold day wind north East Dec. 27th. Sunday at home in the forenoon in the afternoon Johnie and I went down to Alfred’s for Father, a fine day wind S.W. Dec. 28. I went over to Denisons in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I went to the nomation Thomas Simpson Paid me 4$ and 50.cent for making sills for his Barn dull soft day -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Front page image of barn design including James Henry Johnstons lengths and Barn to Be 40 x 60 descriptions 15 Posts 10 x 10. 12 feet long Plates and long sills Cross sills and Beems 25 guirts 10 Purline Posts 1 mud sibl 11 Sleepers 40 feet long Overlayers 15 Cedar Posts 8 feet long 11 guirts in under barn 2.70 feet 3.60 4.00 4.50 1.20 42 feet 440 feet 200 feet 120 feet ___ 182 feet ___ 2584 (52 days work for a man For making timber (65 Dollars at $1.25 Per day making timber for framing and finishing off 65 130 Dollars �himlock lumber 153 200 lbs of 9 inch nails and 100 ls of shingle nails 10 Hinges and fasings 12 for shingles and halling them 76 for Pine lumber for Doors rought nails and spick ___11.70 457.70 _ Inside left Dec 17th. 1885. Jacob Snider. got 14. rollers. 2 pack crews and three Barrs. 2 little ones and one Big one. and one sledge one snatch Block and 2. Big chanes and the Pulling line Dec. 18. Jacob Snider got .8. Planks. and . the capsol Inside right Dressed and gruved plank inch lumber for inside work out side siding siding sheeting cornish and ridge Boards 21 Pair of rafters 2 ½ x 5.25 feet long 56 Peices of scanlling 3 x 4.14 feet long 13 Peices oc scantling 3 x 4.12 feet long 6 Peices of scanling 4 x 4.12 feet long 2 Peices of scantling 4 x 4.18 feet long 2 Peices of scantling 5 x 5.20 feet long 2 Peices of scantling 4 x 4.16 feet long 2000. feet 3550. feet 4110. feet 3000. feet 322. feet 1100. feet 784. feet 156. feet 96. feet 48. feet 83. feet 42. feet 151291 feet 350 feet of snatched Pine for Doors And 80 feet for Battens 31. Sq of shingle Back page 1885 Dec 29. I went over to the goshen line with G. Forest in the forenoon to see the Timber about his Barn dull day wind south I went down to Jacob Sniders in the afternoon Dec 28 John Westlake was moving at Jacob Sniders all day for me Dec 29. John Westlake was moving at Jacob sniders for me Dec 30 John Westlake and. I Putting in sills in the forenoon at Jacob Sniders granery not working in the afternoon came home. dull soft day wind south east I settled up with Mrs John Walker for the year 1885 she Paid me seven Dollars. also Paid me one Dollar and fifty cents to Pay mclean for her Expostor �Dec 31. I was at James Turners. Par Line fencing all day a dull soft Day wind south West all day no snow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Montreal House Seaforth,..... Aug 1st.....188 .................................................. Bought of DUNCAN & DUNCAN, -IMPORTERS OFDry Goods, Millinery, Clothing, etc. SOLD EX’D BY BY 6 migham 15 90 9 tramp 9 81 2 Cloth 2 00 5 ½ Holland 1 10 lamb mutton 45 15 ¼ Brosnils 6 spools 15 1 button 10 1 ½ do 18 5. 87 Paid �Note: any entries crossed out in original diary are not included in this transcription. *The author uses a symbol for “and” which is not available in Microsoft Word ( ) Page 1 1885 January 1. 1885. I was at home choring round all day a cold day wind north west snow. I gave Edward Ward one Dollar he was a way all day. I got at Morrows in goods to the amount of one Dollar and* fifty two cents $1.52cents I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham for mending Alice and Johneys shoes 30cts I got Alice another shoe mended Paid Jan 3 fifteen 15cts January 2 .I was not working in the forenoon. I was at John Walkers sawing wood in the afternoon snow, wind East Edward Ward was here all day left at night went to John Johnstons. I got at Morrows a Book fifty cents charged to me 50. not Paid January 3. I was at home in the forenoon faning Oates cold morning wind south east in the afternoon. I was at John Sparrows sawing wood Edward Ward was sawing wood all day at J. Johnstons. I got at Morrows one Box of soda Biscuits not paid 28cent. I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham fifteen cts for for mending Alice shoe 15cents January 4 Sunday a fine day mild little wind south west I was at home all day Edward Ward stayed all night last night and all day to day Mr Cook came down to see us January 5 I went down the Goshen to G Downsons In the forenoon I asked him $35 00 for shingling and putting in sills and $.50.00 for the moving job. I came down to 32$. for the shingling I was round Varna in the afternoon I Paid 3 cts at Morrows for a ¼ of a lb of salts. I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham 20 cents for mending my Boots new heels on them a fine soft day, wind south west. Edward Ward had his Breakfast this morning and then left went to Varna all day January 6. I was at home in the forenoon rain wind south west dull afternoon I went down to Bayfield in the afternoon. and. to Hurds and James Johnstons. I Paid John. Hurd Seventy five Dollars. 75=00 on his wages. January 7 I paid Jack Reid 25. cents for lime settled and gravel. I got to date a Bottle of caster oil at Morrows. 18. cents. I took 11 Bags of Apples to Geminehardts for cider Paid him 77. cents for making them. Paid G Erwin 20cts for removing 2 shoes on Polley Page. 2. 1885 January 7th. Mr Connors. paid me twenty Eight Dollars and 91 cents on Howards account Settled in full. a dull day frising a little west wind January 8. I was at home in the forenoon. I went down to Edmund Westlakes in the afternoon to see about getting wood a fine mild day soft Margaret was Boiling down cider Jan 9 .I went down to John Foots and James Turners Par line to see about getting wood. I had my dinner at J. Turners . I got 1915 lbs of Hay from John Turner. I paid him $6=70 cents for it. I paid Cook 15 cents for weighing it. A fine day � 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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I Paid John Hurd Twenty five $25=00 I spent ten cents at Stewarts for Oisters. I had my dinner at Tomey Hurds. I went down to James Johnstons and got 13. Posts for the cear board fence not paid and 1. one small Post for the fence rail. a very cold day wind west. E. Ward came stayed all night January 11. Sunday .I was at home all day. E. Ward was here all day 3 meals he stayed all night. Dull day, wind south west a little snow January 12 I went down to Zurich with John Torance to the anuel meeting a very rough day a north wester. I spent 75 cents for my dinner and a drink. I Paid Hess $.1.=00 for cleaning my watch and Edwards .50 cents. Eddy stayed all and had his breakfast this morning. January 13. .I went down to the Sable Line for. W. Foster I got from A M Campbell . 11. bushels and. 40. lbs of wheat at 7 cents. per bushel on his account A very cold day wind west. W. Foster and I had a drink at Cooks fifteen cents January 14 W. Foster. and. I sawing wood in the afternoon at J. Turners for me. I was filing the saw in the forenoon very cold wind south west Page 3 1885 January 15th . I was drawing wood all day from J. Turners with our team. W. Foster and Edward Ward was cutting wood for me at J. Turners. all day. a dull day wind changeable cool Edward came last night two meals at J. Turners 30 cents January 16. I was drawing wood from James Turners all day W. Foster and Sam Weir was cutting all day at J. Turners for me had two dinners at J. Turners I had Mr. Turners sleighs. I Paid Edward Ward 50. cents Brother John and Sarah came. John paid me $.5.=.00 for four days of ½ work in harvest he gave one ten Dollars for to pay his taxes he paid father Eighty dollars $.80=00 his rent E. Ward stayed all night last night had his breakfast this morning a cold day wind north East January 17. W. Foster and Edward at our Place all day. a. very stormy day a north wester. E. Ward stayed all night last night 3 meals to day. I was thrashing Oates in the forenoon. In the afternoon. I went up to Varna. I paid Old Hughey Cunningham 25. cent for mending Johnys Boots I paid at Morrows for 4 shoe laces. 8. cents January 18. Sunday a very stormy day very cold wind South west W. Foster was here all day and Edward Ward all day 3 meals I was at home all day. Alice and Johney did not go to school January 19 I was drawing wood all day from James Turners. W. Foster and Sam were sawing wood for me all day at Turners had two dinners at Turners a very cold day wind south-west Edward Ward stayed all night last night had his breakfast and left Watson and OConnors from Seaforth left a sewing machine �January 20 . W. Foster and Sam were sawing wood at J. Turners for me all day. I was drawing wood all day a very cold day wind south west. I Paid Brother Johns taxes ten $.and.76.cents had two dinners at James Turners. January 20 I paid Ten Dollars at Morrows on account 1884 10=00 I got at Morrows 2 undershirts for Margaret $2=60 not paid I got 3 and a ½ yards of flannel for Johney shirts at 32 cents per yard. 1$ and 12 cents 1=12 not Paid January 21 I was drawing wood all day from J. Turners. W. Foster was cutting wood for me in the forenoon at J. Turners and in the afternoon he was sawing wood for James Turner A very cold day wind north west very cold George Mitchell Paid three Dollars to balance account, settled in full January 22 I was drawing wood from J. Turners all day W. Foster was sawing wood all day for J. Turner. A fine day but very cold wind north west James McClymont Paid me twenty five Dollars for moving his Barn. I Paid him $1. and 60 cents for ding my road work January 23 W. Foster and John. Sparrow. sawing wood for me all day at James Turners had 3 meals at J Turners 45cts I was drawing wood all day drew 3 loads, a fine day wind south west snow in the Evening January 24 W. Foster was sawing wood all day for James Turner John Sparrow and I went down to Kalbfleischs mill for 800 feet of lumber for me. we had one of J. Sparrows horses and sleigh. I Paid Henry Kalbfleisch six $ 6 Dollars for the Eight hundred feet of lumber. I spent 20 cents at Zurich for Oisters. I got measured for a pair of Boot at Reoddings in Zurich they are to be five and a ½ Dollars $5=50cts I am to get them week after next. a fine soft day wind south January 25Sunday a very cold day wind west fine day. I took W. Foster down to the Sable Line Sister Ellen came home with me January 26 John. Sparrow and I went down to Kalfleischs swamp in the forenoon a very rough day a north wester I got at Morrows 4 spools 16cts. the sewing machine men came Watson and OConnors from Seaforth. I stayed at John Walkers all night January 27 I took Sister Ellen home and went down to Tom Stinsons and Brother Johns had my tea. W. Foster came home with me A fine day but very cold wind west. Had dinner at Alfreds January 28W. Foster and Sam Weir was cutting wood for me at J. Turners they had their dinners at J. Turner. A very fine day wind west John Sparrow and .I went down to Exeter. Fair. 70. cents from Brucefield. I Paid at Fittons for a new watch case and my old one five Dollars in cast. 5=00 and spent at john Spackman for hardware 1=85 for 6 snaps. and 7 files. and. 6 nots of choak line and 6 pencils and 25 cents for dinner. and 20 cts. I Paid for a lock for uncle 20 January 29 I Paid W. Foster 4 dollars 75 for 9 days and ½ work 4=75 �I, went to W. Aame’s with J. Sparrow to meet John Spackman, a very rough cold day. I took W. Foster to Bro. John’s in the evening Bro. John Paid me 75cts that I Paid for his taxes January 30 I went to Seaforth took ten beushels of a grist to the mill I paid 35cts at Kennedy’s for my dinner and Polly I p’d at Mrs. Kidd 60cts 60 for a stove back, to be returned if it does not fit I p’d Leopold Van Egmond for fixing W.Fosters saw set 20 A fine mild day January 31 Father lent me fifty dollars 50=00 I p’d Uncle J. Watson fifty four dollars 54=00 Money that he lent me on the 26 of February 1884 for which I gave my note for fifty dollars at eight per cent, untill paid, I did not get my note, it was lost I took 5 bags of Oats to Bayfield Mill to get chopped p’d 35 for them I p’d one dollar to J. McClymont for the parsonage $1 A fine mild day wind East. I went down to J. Stinsons father went to Scotchmers with me February 1 Sunday, I was at home all day a very rough cold wind N. West stormy E. Ward, here all day Father came home February 2I was. working in the afternoon in the marsh with John Sparrow. Not working in the forenoon a snowey day wind south East Feb 3. John. Sparrow.. Sam. Weir.. and. I taking out cedar posts out of Kalbfleisches swamp at 8. cent per tree. I am to get half we cut 36 trees to day. 114 posts. J. Sparrow Brought 84 posts home with us at night a dull day mild very little wind south we got one Pint of milk from Sparrow Feb 4 J Sparrow. Sam. Weir. And. I taking out cedar Posts out of Kalbfleisches swamp we got. 40. Trees 120. Posts in all. John Sparrow brought home 40. Posts at night John. Sparrow paid John Kalbfleisch five. Dollars on the Posts.. John Sparrow Paid. J. Kalbfleisch for Father ten Dollars. we got a Pitcher of milk from J. Sparrows fine mild day dull. soft wind south East Feb .5. John. Sparrow. Sam Weir. Edward Ward and. I taking out cedar Posts out of Kalbfleischs swamp we cut 35 trees. 119 Posts J. Sparrow. brought home 43. posts. a very cold day but fine wind north I Paid John Sparrow the 10.$ that he gave John Kalbfleisch for Father. I got a bottle of milk from Sparrows. Feb 6 Henry Downson. senior. Paid ten Dollars for moving his horses in 1884. 10=00 Feb 6 I Paid John Kalbfleisch five Dollars on the 5=00 cedar posts John Sparrow. Sam. Weir. Edward Ward and . I taking out cedar Posts all day out of Kalbfleischs swamp we took out 165.. Posts.. and. J. Sparrow brought home with him at night. 35. posts. a very cold day wind south east got 20 trees out of Halfleisches swamp Feb 7 John Sparrow. Sam Weir. Edward. Ward. And. I taking out cedar Posts out of Kalbfleisches swamp We got 127. Posts.. we got 45 trees only counter 25 trees John Sparrow. Brought home at night. 32. Posts got a pitcher of milk from J. Sparrow a cold day wind East Feb 8 Sunday a stormy day Alice. and. Johney and. I went down to Brother Johns for W. Foster. Wind north west �Dick Penhale and Lizie and little Bob came out Feb 9 John. Sparrow. Edward Ward. and. I cutting cedar. Posts in Kalbfleisches Bush we cut 140 Posts only counted 20 trees W. Foster. and Sam Weir was drawing all day they drew 2 loads each out of the bush. 70 Posts each. and. W. Foster got a load out of the side Road in the morning that was drawn out last week. 25 posts he took. a soft day wind East rain and snow. Watson from. Seaforth left a White Sewing machine. we got a pitcher of milk from sparrows Feb 10 a very cold day a north wester very stormey day John Sparrow. Edward Ward. and. I cutting Black ash in J Kalbfleisches swamp in the afternoon got a load of. 20 rails each. .W. Foster. and. Sam Weir drawing made. 2 trips Williams first load 24 cedar posts. Sam brought thair own cedar and ash Sams second load 20 rails. We got a pitcher of milk from J. Sparrows. W. Fosters second load 20. rails left off part of them at Joe Fosters gate Feb 11 I was at home all day a very cold day a north wester very cold W. Foster. and E. Ward. went away after they got thair Breakfast Feb 12 I got 2 shoes set on Polley at Joe Caldwell, removed 20 cts. I Paid Old Hughey 5. cents that. I owed him I Paid at Morrows thirteen Dollars and Eighty one cents to settle our Bill for 1884. right to January 1st 1885. I got at Morrows 47 of factory at 10 cts per yard 4=70and 8 yards of Print $1.00. Dress for Margaret and a Pair of 2 shoes for Alice./.30. and a school Bag 25. I got at Sparrows a pitcher of milk. a very cold day wind north west. E. Ward had his Breakfast and left. Feb 13 W. Foster and Father thrashing Oates all day. I was out working. I was at John Walkers a little wile had his mare and went to Bayfield in the afternoon a very fine day cool. I lent Uncle one Dollar. I lent Brother John 10 cents. I paid John Tippet 10 cts. For mending the single harness John Reid Bablon corner Paid sixteen Dollars settled his account in full for the year 1884 I got at Morrows $1.25cts worth of sugar surape 40 cts 2 lamp globes 13cts =53 Feb 14 I was cutting cedar Posts in Kalbfleisches swamp all day and John Sparrow was cutting also we each one cut for our selves. W. Foster was drawing home for me. Sam Weir. was drawing for J. Sparrow we got 60. Posts each. I cut 18 trees a fine day wind east. Edward. Ward had his meals all day at our Place Father lent me ten Dollars. I Bought a sewing from James Watson Seaforth and Paid 35 Dollars for it. I Paid him twenty five Dollars cash. I am to Pay him ten Dollars more next week. he Guarantees it for. 5. years to keep it in running order free of charge Feb 15 Sunday a stormy day drifting not cold wind south. I took W. Foster down to Brother Johns. I Paid W. Foster $1.25 cts on his work last week he wrought 4 days. E Ward had his meals all day. I was at Scotchmers for tea my Sister Margaret was thair and Boys Feb 16 I was drawing cedar Posts. got one load. 26. Posts Sam Weir got one load. it was thair own Posts a very stormy day drifting wind south west. E. Ward �and Father thrashing Oates all day at our Place. I got a Pitcher of milk at J Sparrows Feb 17 Father. and. E. Ward thrashing Oates all day a very cold day wind south west I Took Bob Scotchmer home in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I was hanging up our Pork Feb 17 John Duncan Paid one hundred and. twenty Dollars on the note that. I hold against him. and. fourteen Dollars being the intrist for the Two hundred Dollars up to Date Father lent me one Dollar Feb 18 Sam Weir and. I drawing Posts our first load 34 Posts each Sam was drawing for Sparrow and. I for my self Our second about 32 each they were what we cut on saturday last each one took what he cut himself. got a Pitcher of milk from Sparrow. a cold day wind south west. William Stogdil came in at night to figer on a Bill. E. Ward was here in the forenoon and helped father to finish threshing Feb 19 I was drawing cedar Posts got two loads 24 each load 48 Posts today. J. Sparrow was not drawing today a fine day not wind. Uncle and Aunt came out Joe. Foster. Paid me fifty Dollars on the job we done for him John Duncan came. and. got twenty Dollars Back out of the hundred and twenty that he Paid in on the 17th of Feb he crossed out the twenty Dollars on the Back of his note that he marked Paid and leaving just one hundred Dollars to Pay on the note at sever Per cent Feb 20 J. Sparrow and. I drawing cedar Posts all day. I got. 2. loads. 60. Posts 30 Posts each load J. Sparrow got 2 loads first load 40 Posts second load 28 Posts and 7. rails he stuck at the school house and left them thair. a very fine day very little wind west got a Pitcher of milk from J. Sparrows Feb 21 J. Sparrow and. I drawing cedar Posts all day my first load 35 Posts and. my second load 25 Posts. and John Sparrows first load was the one he got stuck with at the schoolhouse last night 28 Posts and 7 rails and John Sparrows second load 36 Posts. a very fine day very little wind. I got at Morrows 4 spools. 16cts. Braces. 25cts for father lamp globe 8cts lamp-wick 5cts smoking tobaco 10cts altogether. 64. cents Feb 22 Sunday a very fine day Margaret and I went down to R. Penhale in the afternoon, a very little wind west Feb. 23 J. Sparrow got 40 rails from Kalbfleischs, swamp at his two loads, he finished, I got one load of cedar posts, 35 posts my first load & my second load, was 18 rails out of the bush a fine mild day Feb 24 I was drawing rails all day, from J Turner side road 22 rails at my both loads & finished I paid H Cunningham 25 cts for mending Alice’s shoe I got at Morrows 1 bot. of Electric Oil 25 cts 10 cts worth of litre & 1 box of Matches 15 cts gave J. McClymont 50 cts for the Bible Society, a fine mild day Feb 25 I drew one load of wood from J Turners in the forenoon I took J. Walker to J. Turners in the afternoon to buy a cow, he bought her for $37 dollars a very fine mild day Mr, Beatty paid $15.80 cts in cash, to settle his account, for work I done for him in 1884 & 42 cts for crushing Oats for me I paid James Watson �Seaforth $10 for Sewing Machine Settled in full, Charley Simons was here for dinner and T Connors & J. Watson Feb. 26 I drew one load of wood from J. Turners in the forenoon and finished, in the afternoon I took W. Fosters boots back to Zurich and got my own, their are to be $5 dollars & 50 cts I did pay for them a fine mild day Feb 27 I went down to Bayfield and to Charley Simons I paid Mr. Essons fifty dollars, money that he lent me last year & p’d four dollars interest Alice got 25 cts worth of soap and 1 ct of Alum a very fine mild day, I got two Bushels of clover seed from J Sparrow at four dollars and 85 cts per bus, 1 bus for myself & 1 bus, for Father. Feb 28 I was drawing Hay from Archie Galbraiths. I got two loads. 2500. lbs I Paid him Ten Dollars for it he gave me 30cts. Back to Pay for the weighing. a fine day soft wind south East rain at night. I Paid at Stewarts 28 cts. for 8 plugs of tobaco for father. I Paid. 55 cents. for 3 and ¾ pounds of cheese got this last week from Sparrows 4 Pitchers of milk. John Sparrow choped me one Bag of Oates not Paid. Old Tom Ward Put Eddy out he come to our Place to night March 1st Sunday a soft day wind round to the north west to night. snowed in the afternoon. Father and. I went down to Brother Johns with. D. Penhales sleighs. rained last night E. Ward was here all day. 3. meals stayed all night last night March 2 I got 6 Bags of Oates choped at J. Sparrows. and got a Pitcher of milk. I was at home The rest of the day cold day wind north west Edward Ward had his supper and stayed all night March 3 I went to Mitchell’s to J. Galbraith, John Galbraith paid me $29 dollars, settled his account in full for 1884. went down to Archie Campbells Archie Campbell and I went to Detwhilers then to Desadeans and through the night to Russian Robinsons soft day snow and rain from S.W. I staid all night at Archie Campbells March 4 I came home in the forenoon and went to Johnie Turners sale in the afternoon, a dull soft day got a pitcher of milk at Sparrows March 5 I went down to Johnie Campbells I got from John Campbells 20 bus,, 54 lbs of wheat it was about 80cts per bus. in the market it weighed altogether with 9 bags 1267 lbs. a very fine day a very little wind west I got at Morrows 6 empty barrels 15cts each not paid 3 cts worth of Elastic Edward Ward was splitting wood all day he had his board here all week so far not working until today March 6 I went down to John Toughs and to Brother Johns had my Dinner I went to Richard Bailey Paid him 25. cts for a Dozen fish I Paid Dr. Nickle one Dollar settle his account in full. Brother John Paid me 10 cent. I lent him. IPaid John Hurd twenty five Dollars on his wages for- 1884 A very fine day no wind. Edward Ward spliting wood for me all day March 7 I got at John Toughs 14 Bushels and 26 lbs of Oates at 34. cts Per bushel I Paid them 5 Dollars and 2 cents for them a very fine day I spent 10 cts at Stewarts for figs for me and E. Ward E. Ward was at our Place Spliting wood in the forenoon Got a Pitcher of milk at Sparrows very little wind . s.w. �March 8 Sunday. I was at home all day E. Ward here in the forenoon Father and Edd went up to Tom Wards in the afternoon a very fine day very little wind March 9 I got a Pitcher of milk at J Sparrows I was at home all day a very stormy day wind south west I Paid Cook 10. cents for weighing the Hay I got from Archey Galbraith. I sent 25 cents at Cooks. I Paid Joe Caldwell my Blacksmith Bill. I Paid him $.4.and 75 cents March 10 I went down to Petter Campbells in the forenoon and out to Bayfield in the a afternoon. I saw. C. Simmons. I asked him 220. $. for his job not to finish h the stable. and. to be set on the stone wall a very cold Day wind north west win came home with me March 11 I went down to.J. Kalbfleisches. I Paid. J. K. $7. And 47 cts. for John Sparrow he sent it with me for his cedar Posts and rails I Paid J Kalbfleisch for myself for cedar Posts $3=14cts I Paid for father on a account Two Dollars and 59cts I gave J. Ks. little Boy 25 cents. I Paid Edward Johnston- goshen line fifty Dollars on a note of fathers and $17. and a half. being interest on 250 Dollars for The year 1884. fathers own money March 11 Edward Johnston Paid me one Dollar and fifty cents for one days work in 1884 March 11 I lent father Two Dollars and nine cents the money. I Paid for father to Day was his own and five Dollars more that he gave me to Pay for him a very fine day Old garry Sherrot was Buried. Thompsons asked me $148 for Building Petter Campells stone work March 12 I went down to Mrs Snowdens and settled up for thair barn and with Johney Westlake for his work for 1883. and 1884 thair was coming to john Westlake $175=50cts Mrs. Snowden is to Pay him. I let that amount lay in her hands for him I had got in Cash and Trade Together to the ammount of $157 and.35cts. The Big Barn ammounted to $271.48 cts and the Hartley Barn $75. Mrs Snowden Paid me to Balance the account $19.60 cents.. cash I stayed all night Old Frank Reggan Died to night I got a Pitcher of milk from J Sparrows a fine day no wind I paid W. Foster 1$ and 5 cents settled in full 50 cents of it was for. E. Ward. That foster lent him March 13 I came home from Snowdens in the forenoon. I got two Small loads of straw from Alex Mitchells snow in the afternoon wind south East March 14 I went to Seaforth and little Johney with me. I Paid at Kenadies 50cents. for our Dinners and hay for Polley Paid 85cents at Capt McCloyds f 1 lb of Tea and 2 fish and candies and Paid 50 cents for Paterons for Johneys cloths at hoffmans we had our tea at McCleods a very stormy night snow wind S E got a Pitcher of milk at J Sparrows March 15 sunday Stormey cold day wind north west I was at home all day March 16 I was at home and round Varna all day I had a Big row with Tom Ward in Sam Whiddens .. I took 5. Dozen of Eggs. to Morrows at 16cts. Per Doz and got a Due Bill for 80 cents I got 2 and a ½ yard of cloth at Morrows.. for Johney a coat and trimings for it it cost 3$ and 50 cents altogether for the coat March 16 Edward Ward had his dinner. I gave my Order to morrows for a Suit of cloths they are to bee $17 and if. I Pay the cash before long the will alow me 5 Per cent off a very cold stormey day snow storm wind northwest �March.17.I was out to Clinton. I had my Dinner at John Elliotts the mason. I Paid $2. and 75 cts for a Pair of overshoes I Paid 80 cents for 85 lbs of shorts. Edward Ward got his supper and stayed all night. I spent 10. cents with Isac Erret a very cold day wind west. I got Johney a Book at Morrows 2 Part. 15. cents not Paid. Cook Paid me 60 cts for a bag of apples I took a grist to the Old in Clinton. 6. Bushels and 55 lbs March 18.I went down to Alfreds took Ellen a Bushel of Apples. She paid for them some time ago. I went to Petter Campbells and stayed Till 10. Oclock at night figering on a job. I Offered To do my work for $150. very cold wind north west I got a Pitcher of milk at J. Sparrows. E. Ward had his Breakfast and left he came back at night had his supper and stayed all night March 19 I was at home all day a very cold day wind north west Edward Ward had his Breakfast. and. Dinner he went away after dinner came in at .2. Oclock in the morning.. James Armstrong got one Bushell of Apples. 40cts. not Paid March 20 a very cold day wind north west. I got at Morrows one box of Biscuits 28cts. a rope tie line. 9cts. a jar of Honey 60cts and 5 and. ½ yards of cotonade at 35cts. Per yard $1.93cts Edward. Ward had his Breakfast and went to W. Purdys he spliting wood for him all day. E. W came Back at night and stayed all night I got at Sparrows a Pitcher of milk. Paid Mr. Proudfoot 11 cents for cutting me a Pair of Pants. I spent at Stewarts for figs 5cts March 21 Father went down to Alex Mitchells and got one Bushel and a ½ of timothy seed at $1.and 75cts. Per bushel father did not Pay for it got it on my account the ½ bushel is for me the one bushel for father E. Ward stayed all night last night had his breakfast this morning and went back to W. Purdys working all day splitting wood I was sawing wood for John Sparrow all day in A. Fosters bush it was a very fine day but very cold not much wind March 22 Sunday a very fine day a little cold a little wind north west E. Ward stayed all night last night he had his Breakfast and Dinner I was at home all d March 23 I was at home all day a very fine cold. Little wind south west Mr. Cook had our sleigh to Hensel. I was fixing barrel lids in the afternoon fixing our Pump in the forenoon E. Ward stayed all night had his Breakfast this morning and left Joe. Caldwell made me a new staple 10. cents through the Pump andle March 24 a very stormey Day wind south west in the morning and in the afternoon north west heavy snow storm E. Ward stayed all night last night had his Breakfast and went away. I got a Pitcher of milk at. J. Sparrows I settled up with John Walker in the afternoon for my work in 1883. and. 1884 he alowed me fifty six dollars and 24cts.. I Paid Mr. Walker ninety seven cents in cash. and gave him my note for twenty Eight Dollars I can pay it any time. Its at 8 per cent for 6 months and Mr Walker gave me a note that he held against Father for Eighty five Dollars and twenty one cents I am lending my Father that money 85=21cts March 25 Uncle J Watson Paid me one $ and 20 cent that he owed 1=20. me a fine day wind south west.. E Ward stayed all night had his Breakfast and left I got 15 Bushels of Oates at Alex Mitchells at 35cents Per “Bushel $5=29cts we settled our last years account and. I owe them $2.20 cents.. I am to Pay it in work this year I. took a job of framing and raising one Bent. 20 feet long. for �the sum of $20=00. from George Bates they are to score the timber it is to be cash I am to do the hewing. and no finishing off to it they do it March 26 Father and. I went down to D. Penhales and Brother Johns mild soft day wind south Father stayed all night at Uncles E. Ward was at our Place all day sawing wood March 27 E. Ward and. I at Cooks in the forenoon cutting Oate sheaf. E. Ward had his Breakfast and Dinner and then went away I Paid Sam Whidden Eighty cents for mending my Boots I got at Morrows 3 plugs of tobaco 30 cents 1lb of Backing soda 8cts ¼ of Pepper. 7cts. 6 and a ½ yards of canting flaning 20cts. Per yard $.1.30ct. a very fine day wind west. I got a Pitcher of milk a Sparrows John Turner drew me a tooth March 28 I was at home all day making a waggon rack a very fine mild day thawed some no wind March 29 Sunday, a very fine day I was at home all day it thoughed a little no wind E Ward had his dinner March 30 I was at home all day making a waggon rack I Took 5 and ½ Dozen of eggs at 15 cts Per Doz 82.cts to Morrows and got 1 Dozen of Bolts 48 and got a Due Bill for 34 cents. I got 6. Bolts made at Joe Caldwells. 7. and. ¾ lbs. I Paid at Sewarts 10cts for figs I Paid at John Robensons 3 cents for washers. E Ward stayed all night and had his Breakfast and left. a soft day snow slush wind south west got a Pitcher of milk at Sparrows March 31 I was working at my rack in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I went out to Turners Brucefield to take a job of moving I asked him $20.00 for the job. did not take it for that. he said I was to come and do it and do it as cheap as I could.. fine day soft wind south west I spent 25 cents at J. Turners. snow in the morning E. Ward came and got some of his thing. J. B second and him April 1st I was making timber all day at George Bates a very fine day wind north west the Robbens made thair aparance again April 2 I was at George Bates making timber did not make very much not quite 7 a day it was a wet day rain wind East I took Charley with me. we only made 70 feet of timber April 3 I was at Sparrows in the forenoon and got. 6. Bags of Oates choped. in the afternoon I finished my wagon rack April 3 a soft day a little snow wind East I spent 45cts got at Morrows Ball Blue 13cts. worth nutmegs. 10.cts worth one yard and a ½ of blue ribbon 8cts. Per yard. 12 cents 35cents in all Ab Melborn came on a visit to Morrows April 4 I was at George Bates all day making timber and finished a very fine day wind north west April 5. Easter Sunday a very fine day rain in the morning cleared off and came in fine Margaret and. I went down to Alfreds in the afternoon we had charley horse. got a Bottle of milk at J. Walkers wind north west April.6. I was working all day at Thomas Keays making fraim windows and Door for his house. The interment was to night. Alice resited a Peice. it was a very fine day wind north west our cow calved tonight her fourth calf �April 7 I was working all day Thomas Keays hewing and framing a soft dull day wind south East all day Old Mrs. Sharp on the Babylon Died to Day at noon April 8 I was working at. Thomas Keays all day. Putting the foundation to gather . a dull cold day wind north west rain in the morning frost afternoon April 9 I was at. Thomas. Keays. working all day at the house Old mrs. Sharp was buried to day a very fine day not much wind very little. I Think East April 10 I was working all day at. Thomas Keays. house Putting on the rafter and making them and raising the house a fine day soft wind south. I father 3. Plugs of Tobaco. 30. cents not Paid at. Morrows April 11 .I was working all day at. Mr Keays house siding up all day wind south East in the morning. in the afternoon it was north East it snowed all day soft snow half rain April 12 ..Sunday snowed all day soft. wind north west I went down to Uncles in the afternoon had my tea at Uncles. E. Ward was here for Tea to night April 13 .I was at home all day doing nothing all day a very cold day snow storm all day wind north west W. Cook had our sleigh away to Brucefield I took 14. Dozen and 10 Eggs to Morrows and got 12. cts Per Doz $1.78 I got one Dollars worth of suggar. and 2 yard and ¾ of Holland 68 cts and 10 cents worth of camphor for the Eggs settled for in full our little Ewe lamed one lamb a fine big Ewe lamb April 14 I went down to A M Campbells in the forenoon for my Boring machine. W. Sharp. Paid me 75 cents for cutting a colt last year. I Paid. 15. cents to get into the show ground at Brucefield in the afternoon a very fine day no wind. I had the cutter down to Campbells April 15 I was working all day at Thomas Keays house a dull soft day very little wind southerly. we where siding up and sheeting April 16 I was working all day at Thomas Keays house a very fine day soft the snow went away quite a lot to day wind East all day the snow went away quite a lot to day April 17 I was working all day at Thomas Deays house a dull soft day high wind from the East April 18 I was working all day at Thomas Keays house.. finished shingling and making a Door fraim and laying floor. fine day but high wind from the East. soft. snow wasted fast to day lot of it on the roads April 19 Sunday I was at home all day a very fine day wind south west April 20 I was working at Thomas Keays house all day at the Door and windows and floor a very fine day very warm the snow went away fast today . wind south Mr. Torance started Plowing to day the first Plowing .I have seen this season April 21 not working. I went out to James Turners Brucefield in the forenoon and got a bottle of medicine form Dr Elliot Paid in the afternoon I went down the Sauble line. I stayed all night at Brother Johns a very fine warm day no wind April 22 John Heard and Tommy Heard started work with me John Heard and Tommy Heard and I making timber all day at John Campbells a fine warm day wind S.W. �April 23 J. Heard and T. Heard and I making timber all day at J. Campbells and H. Young in the forenoon. I Paid H. Young 40cts for his forenoons work, a fine warm day wind S.W. April 24 J. Heard and T. Heard and J. Westlake and I making timber all day at J. Campbells, a dull foggy day wind N.W. April 25 J. Heard and T. Heard and I making timber untill 4 o’clock at J. Campbells, and finished cold day but fine wind N.W. I went to Bayfield in the evening and got a Jack screw from R. Baily, rain through the night April 26 Sunday at home all day wet in the morning fine afternoon cool W. N.W. April 27 J. Heard and T. Heard splitting rails at our place in the forenoon and I fixing for going to James Turners in the afternoon J. Heard and T. Heard jacking up Turners building and I drawing out the moving rig and helping them a little I p’d J. Sparrow $10.00 to stand for four days work and for two bus. of clover seed, untill we get settled I pd 10 cts to Mr Scott in Brucefield for Oil for the Jack Screws I p’d John Tipped 60cts for fixing a horse collar a dull cold day wind N.W. Mrs. Church came out this morning to see me about moving her buildings. I had Sparrows waggon Joe Caldwell thightened the ring on my capson April 28 John Heard, T. Heard. and I jacking up Turners building in the forenoon and in the afternoon we where moving. J. Turners Building in the morning the wind was south East rain in the afternoon it snowed very disagreable wind north west April 29 John. Heard Thomey Heard Joe McClichy and. I jacking and Blocking Turners Building untill three Oclock we came home John and Tomey Heard where splitting rails after we got home. I went Back to Brucefield for the rest of the Plank. J. Turner Paid me Twenty Dollars for moving his house. I Paid Joe McClichy two Dollars for helping us two day . I spent 25 cents. at Turners I Paid Dr Elliott 75cents for a bottle of medicine a fine drying day wind west April 30 J Heard and. T. Heard. was digging Posts holes all day at our Place from the orchard to the road. I was drawing dung from James Wanless. home. I got 7 loads I Paid him one Dollar and 75 cents for it. I Paid. William Duncan fifty cents for Putting two new shoes on Charley his first shoes as fine drying day wind north East May 1. John Heard Plowing all day at our Place the sodfield Thomas Heard and. I hewing Posts and setting them in the afternoon a cool day wind north East Old Mr Reid the Tin Pedler stayed for dinner.. I went over to Thomas McIntyres. and took the job making Timber framing Putting the sills in and lifting the Barn one foot I am to get twenty Dollars for the job. I Put 32 feet of a sill in on the south East side and 32 feet of a mud sill and 18 feet of a cross and. 12. feet of a side sill in on the north side under the thrash floor and two new sleepers they take up the floor and Put it Down again themselves if. I have to do any more he is to Pay me for it Extra May 2 Thomas Heard and. I setting Posts all day and digging holes at home John Heard Plowing and harring the sod untill 2. or. three. Oclock then drawing rails and Posts a very cool day wind north west Johney got himself a slate with Eggs one Dozen �May 3 Sunday fine in the forenoon, but dull and cold in the afternoon wind south west rain in the evening T. Heard stayed all day. John Heard and father went down to the Sable Line May 4 John Heard harring and drawing out Dung all day at home T. Heard and. I fencing in the Pasture field and Piling the cedar Posts a fine day but cool wind north. west.. I got at Morrows 3 ½ lbs of wire at 6cts. Per lb one Broom 30cts.. 14lbs. of nails at 4cts Per lb 25cts. worth of soap. and got Alice a 10.cts. slate by Paying two cts cash for 1. Dozen of Eggs I ought to have 20 cents more I got the 20 cents in Tobaco I Ored a suit of cloths at Morrows left my measure I got a felt hat $1.25cts. not Paid. and got 25cts. worth of Oatemeal not Paid John Torance had Polley harrowing in the afternoon May 5.. John Heard was drawing dung ¾ of the day rain half the forenoon T. Heard was digging drain ¾ of the day they were grinding tools in the morning Father and I was fencing ¾ of the day. from the Orchard to the road I settled up with John Sparrow it took all the ten Dollars that. I gave him. I am to get Three Dollars from Joe Foster for the 4 days that J Sparrow was with us thair a dull damp day wind south May 5. Father got 35. cents worth of Beef from the Brucefield Butcher not paid May 6. John Heard and Tomey Heard grinding tools all day I was making drain spouts all day it rained all day very little wind north East. I Paid 5 cents for a ½ pound of sulpher at morrows. I got 20cts. worth of tobaco. it was coming to me it was a mistake made on may. 4. for Eggs May 7 John Heard and T. Heard and. I draining all day untill tea time after tea we went to McKenzies bush for rollers Uncle came out for a Bag of mangles cool day wind west Thomas Keays Paid me fifteen Dollars for work I got at Morrows ½ gallon of syrup 40. cents and 3. yards of cottonade at 35 cts Per yard 1.05 cts May 8 John Heard. Thomas Heard and. I making timber all day at Thomas. McIntyres. a. dull cold day wind south west very high wind May 9 John Hard. and T. Heard. and. I making timber at Thomas McIntyres in the forenoon a snow storm last night a dirty slushey day snow and rain all day wind south west John Heard. and Tomey digging out the cellar drane in the afternoon at home Father and. I went down to Bayfield in the afternoon. I took R. Baileys big jack home. we went to sod mother’s grave over but it did not need it. I got at Morrows a Box of shoe Blacking ten cents not paid I Paid Old Hughey fifteen cents for mending. Alices shoes. May 10 Sunday a dull day cold rough wind south west threatned rain and snow all day. I was at home all day May 11 John Heard. father and. I fixing the celler drain in the forenoon in the afternoon we were Plowing the sod in frount of the house and Banking the fence I brought nine rollers home from James Armstrongs not Paid nine of them James Armstrong got three Bushels of Potatoes at 30. cents Per Bushel not Paid I got 4 and. a. ½. Bushels of Potatoes at John Walkers. I traded them. I took them 3. Bushels. I owe them one and a ½ Bushels yet.. Thomas Heard not working today a fine day very little wind west �May 12 John Heard. Tomey. Heard. and father Planting Onions and Potatoes in the garden and very fine day wind south west I went out to Seaforth with Potatoes 13 and ½ Bushels at 30cts. Per B James Turner. Brucefield Owes me for three Bushels of Potatoes I Paid at Kyles and Mustards for Bran and shorts $4.30. I Paid in Seaforth for Others things. to the ammount of $4.59cts May 13 John Heard and Tomey Heard. Father and I working at home all day we were sowing mangles carrots. and Planting Potatoes a very fine day wind north. I got at Morrows 2 lbs of mangle seed 60cts and. 10 oz of carrot seed 25cents and 24lbs of Grass seed. $1.25cts.. I was sharping saws in the afternoon May 14 J. Heard and T. Heard and I framing all day at George Bates a very fine, warm day no wind I had very sore eyes. J. Heard went to Scothmers in the evening and got 5 bags of potatoes I lent them to them last year May 15 Tommy Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates a very fine warm day, no wind J. Heard, at home all day drilling in the Oats May 16 Tommy Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates J. Heard at home all day, harrowing in the Oats and sowing seed and John Walker in the forenoon sowing seed, finished planting potatoes wind S.W. I got at Morrows a bottol of Eclectric Oil 25 cts a bottle of nitre 5 cts a fine day very warm took. 2. doz Eggs to Morrows took trade May 17 Sunday, a fine warm day wind S.W. I went out to Doctor Elliott.. about my Eyes I Paid him one Dollar for Medicne father went to Alfreds in the afternoon. May 18 John Heard. Tomey Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates a very fine warm day wind. s. w my Eyes were very sore all day Johney took. 2. Doz Eggs to Morrows he got himself a hat took all in trade May 19 J. Heard, Tommy Heard and I framing all day at G. Bates all day and raised in the evening dull cold day W.W. May 20 J. Heard and I making rafters and putting them on at Geo. Bates, they p’d me 22 dollars settled in full May 20 Tommy Heard at home in the forenoon, rolling Oats for me in the afternoon J Heard and I at Uncles working at his bridge and Tommy af after 3 oclock a fine warm day W.W. got one of our Lambs killed May 21 (along side) Got at Morrows Biscuits 25 cts cheese 31cts tea 65cts May 21 Tommy Heard took our heifer to Geo. Spackmans and Uncles calf at 50cts each per month John Heard working at Uncles all day a fine warm day I was away cutting colts with A. Campbell all day I am to get pay for J. Caldwell’s colt cutting and Thomas Keays, colt, and I got pay for John Johnsons at the creek we only cut six today May 22 I was away all day cutting colts with A Campbell we cut eleven two a H. Dowsons, two at E. Robinsons one at S. McBride’s, one at J. Pecks, one at T. Keays, one at J. Robinsons. one at Geo. Andersons, two at Scotch J. Reids Archie gave me for my share five dollars John Heard was working at Uncles in the forenoon in the afternoon he was at J. Stinsons raising for me Tommy Heard was at Stinsons raising all day for his father a dull wet day, very little wind S. E. �May 23 I was away all day cutting colts with A. Campbell we cut nine two for R. Pollock, three for J. Higgin one for J. Campbell, fr, road, and two for Wells one for C. Tippet. I only got two dollar of it I am to get C. Tippets dollar Tommy Heard working at Uncles, J. Heard, not working day warm Father got from me eighty nine lbs of clover seed at four dollars and 85cts per bushel and 55lbs of Timothy seed at one dollar and 75cts May 24 Sunday a very warm day thunder, at home all day May 25 John Heard and Tomey working all day at Uncles A.M. Campbell and. I cutting colts we cut. 4. took no money for them. 2. for Thomas Elliot and 2 for Gardiners a little rain in the morning fine cool day after wind south west. I offered to do J. McIntyres job and T. Nichleson for 4$ each with myself and jacks they are to find all the help that will be needed May 20 William Duncan removed Polleys shoes all round May. 26. John and Tomey Heard. and. Joe. McClinchey. working all day at James Armstrongs Varna and I with the jacks jacking up the roof of his house a very fine day wind south west father was down at Brothers Johns sowing grass seeds. May 27 Tomey Heard John Westlake. Joe McClichey and. I all day at James Armstrongs working. John Heard and father was Planting our corn untill three Oclock J. Heard was working at Armstrongs after 3. Oclock I was down at Jacks Reids colt from ½ past 7. to 10 Oclock. I went down again at night it was dead at sun down a very fine day very little wind East May 28 John Heard. T. Heard. John Westlake. and. I framing all day at William Pollocks Barn sills. and Joe McClinchie working all day at James Armstrong for me shingling a very fine day wind south East. (along side) Got trade for 4 dozen of Eggs from Johnston the pedlar May 29 J. Heard. T. Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie. and I framing all day and jacking at William Pollocks Barn a dull day wind East May 30 John. Heard. Tomey. Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie working all day at W. Pollocks barn Putting in the sills and. I in the afternoon. I did not work in the forenoon it rained I was at home went after the moving rig last night a dull day rain in the afternoon again wind. East and south west May 31 Sunday dull and foggy in the forenoon. untill about. 6. Oclock it came on rain Margaret totty and. I went down to Uncles in the afternoon had our tea at Uncles. wind west June 1st John. and. Tomey Heard. and. John Westlake Joe McClinchey and. I working all day at. W. Pollocks Barn we were moving in the afternoon. and. getting ready for moving in the forenoon a fine cool day wind north west William Rathwell senior was Buried to day Johney got at Morrows 2 lbs of rice 10cents. lastic 2 yard 20cents June 2 John. and . Tomey Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I all day at W. Pollock Barn moving in the forenoon and lifting in the afternoon. I went down to Bayfield in the afternoon and got 2 jacks from R. Bailey. I Paid Hughey. McCleod 30cts. for. 2. trout. fine cool day wind n.w June 2 Uncle John Watsons Birthday he is 79.. to day �June 3 John and Tomey Heard. J. Westlake. Joe McClinchie. and. I all day jacking up W. Pollocks Barn. a dull day showry wind south East. I Paid at stewarts 10 cents for 2. Plugs of tobaco for joe mcClinchie June 4 (along side) I finished using R. Baileys jacks June 4 John and Tomey Hurd. . J. Westlake. Joe McClinche. and. I leveling up and Blocking and Puting in the mud sill in W. Pollocks Barn all day a dull foggy day wind S.E. father sold George Forst 2 Bags of Potatoes for one Dollar got the cash Margaret. spent one Dollar and 98cts. things she got from a pedlar June 5.. John and. Tomey Heard. Joe mcClinchie. J Westlake and. I working at W. Pollocks Barn untill 10. Oclock Putting in the mud sills and Posts we moved to D. armstrongs. five of us ¾ of the day June 5 moving his old kitchen a fine day but very wet morning rain all night last night wind S E June 6 John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie John Westlake and. I moving at David Armstrongs all day John Heard took R Baileys jacks home this morning he did not get to us untill 9 Oclock. a fine day we finished. I charged Mr Armstrong 17$. and 50cents he Paid me six Dollars. I got my suit at Morrows. I got 4 lbs of cheese 60. cents. I Paid 20 cts. for oranges and lemons a very fine day June 7 Sunday at home all day fine day wind East untill night changed to north west thunder and lighting at night John Heard and John Westlake was here all day June 8 John and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I moving John Forrests Barn all day. rain in the morning cleared off fine in the afternoon very cool wind north west June 9 John Heard was owing roots all day with father at home John. Westlake Joe McClinchie Tomey Heard and. I jacking up John Forrests Barn all day and finished John Forrest Paid me twenty one Dollars for the job a fine cool day wind north west June 10 I went down to John Campbells in the forenoon. I Paid John Walker twenty Eight Dollars. a note he held against me. I Paid fifteen. cts at Morrows for a tie line. I Paid seventeen Dollars at Morrows for my suit of cloths. Paid it to Susan Hobson Alice got a Package of Envelops. 10. cts. got Alice a Pair of no. 2 shoes $1.30 I got a Pair of strap hinges and screws 35cents John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. John Westlake. was choring round our Place all day. and. I in the afternoon James Armstrong Paid me ten Dollars on our work we done him wind north west. (along side) John Heard shore our sheep J. Westlake hewing and setting gate Posts. T. Heard Owing McClinchie and I choring round the buildings June 11. John and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. and I Framing all day at John Campbells.. Joe McClinchie was Putting a window for A. M. Campbell untill 3. O’clock after that he was working with us at John Campbells a fine day little wind south East June 12 John. and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe. McClinchie and. I framing all day at John Campbells. a fine day wind south west got round at night north �west I went with A M. and John Campbell to cut R. Delgathys colts I Paid John Heard thirty Dollars on his wages Margaret Paid the Brucefield Butcher 76 cents for meat June 13. John and Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe. McClinchie. and. I framing all day at John Campbells. a fine cool day wind north west. Alice Paid at Stewarts for tobaco for father 10 cents. I got myself a straw hat at Morrows 12 ½ cents.. I got Alice a Pair of no. 3. shoes at Morrows $1.40.. in Place of the no. 2. that. I got her on the 10. of june June 14 Sunday a very fine day wind west. and East at night R Penhale and Sister Lizie. came out. I was at home all day E. Ward was here for tea to night June 15 John and Tomey. Heard. John Westlake. and I framing all day at John Campbells and raised his Pig Pen and hen home Joe McClinchie. was working all day at James Armstrongs. Varna. I got a ball from A M Campbell for Charley dull to day at times rain wind south and south East June 16 .John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. J. Westlake and. I working at John Campbells all day and raised the Bent at night a cool day wind north west Wilson Cook and. I came home to night from Campbells. J. Sparrow got his colt hurt last night June 17 John and Tomey Heard Joe McClinchie and J. Westlake working all day at John Campbells. and. I in the forenoon I was a way in the afternoon with A M Campbell cutting colts we cut four. I got two Dollars for my shair . a very fine day wind west. I. stayed at A M Campbells all night June 18 . J and T. Heard. Joe McClinchie and J Westlake shingling all day at John Torances. and. I in the afternoon. in the forenoon. I was with A M Campbell. we cut. Isac. Errotts colt. I took no money. a very fine day. wind. s.w. June 17 David Armstrong Paid Margaret Eleven Dollars and fifty cents his account in full to date June 19 John. Westlake. and. Joe McClinchie shingling all day at John Torances Barn. a fine cool day wind s.w. John. and. Tomey Heard. and. I sidining up John Campbells Barn all day June 20 John Heard and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. John Westlake and. I working all day at John Campbells Barn. Sheeting and shingling the Barn fine in the forenoon. Shoury in the afternoon. Rain at night wind south East June 20 Father took our cow to Sparrows Bull June 21 Sunday Margaret and the children and. I went down the Sable Line in the afternoon it came on rain and rained all evening. as we came home high wind north west at night. south west in the day Brother John and. I had our tea at Mrs. Snowdens June 22 John and Tomey Heard John Westlake Joe McClinchie. and. I working all day at John Campbells Pig Pen. siding up and sheeting a very cold day high wind north west. June 22 Charley Tippet Paid me one Dollar for cutting his colt I Paid John Walker. forty cents interest on my note June 23. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie.. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at A.M. Campbells. Putting in a Beam in the north End of his Barn and closing �in the end again. Cool day wind west John Heard Owing with father all day at home June 24 John Westlake Joe McClinchie. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at T McIntyres Putting in sills. John Heard was helping father at home all day at the roots. fine day warm wind. s.w. June 25 John. and. Tomey. Heard. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Tomas McIntyres jacking up his Barn and Blocking it a fine warm day wind s.w. June 26 John and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie John Westlake. and. I working in the forenoon at Thomas McIntyres Barn Mr. McIntyre Paid me twenty two Dollars settled his account in full to date John. and. Tomey. Heard. Joe. McClinchie John Westlake and. I. jacking Joe Templetons Barn in the afternoon a very warm day wind south west a little rain W. Pollock got one jack screw about 2 hours George Anderson raised his Barn June 27. John Torance got our charley horse at one hundred and sixty five Dollars not Paid John and Tomey Heard. J Westlake. Joe McClinchie. and. I jacking at Joe Templetons house untill 2. oclock. he Paid me eleven Dollars. and. 25. cents. for jacking his house and Barn. Joe. McClinchie and. I working at. A. Mitchells from 4. Oclock untill night cutting out a Beam and Putting in a Post John. Westlake, and Tomey Heard leveling up Joe Collalds Barn from 4. Oclock untill night John Heard was owing Potatoes at John Walkers from 4. oclock untill night (along side) a very warm day wind west June 28 Sunday very warm in the forenoon in the afternoon it was cool wind north west John Westlake and John Heard hear all day. our Johney and. I went to meeting at night. Blind William Sherriot Preached a very good sermon I gave five cents June 29 J. Westlake. T. Heard and I putting in sells and jacking up. J. McIntyre shed. J. Westlake was all day, T Heard and I ¾ of a day, the ¼ of the day at R. Penhales , making a plate and framing it for his barn Sam Houston was with us. J. Heard was hoeing potatoes at John. Walkers all day very cool day wind n.w. Joe Mc.Clinchie not working for me June 30 J. Westlake T. Heard and I at Tom Nicholsons all day putting in sills and jacking up his shed very cool wind n.w. frost last night J. Heard was hoeing potatoes all day at J. Walkers July 1 J. Westlake. T. Heard and I putting in a plate in R. Penhales, barn in the forenoon in the afternoon, we were all three making sleepers, and a mud sill at T. Nicholsons J. Heard, working at. John Walkers. all day cool day wind N. West July 2 J. Westlake. T. Heard. and I working all day at T. Nicholsons, putting in sleepers and fixing his stable, he paid me 12 dollars and 25cts for two days and ½ work for the three of us J. Heard was at home working with father all day cool day wind N. West �July 3 J. Heard, T., Heard, J. Westlake, Joe Mc.Clinchie and I Jacking up, and moving the old house, all day for James Logan, fine warm day July 4 J. Heard, T. Heard. J. Westlake J. McClinchie and I blocking up the old house putting sills under the shed, fine warm day got Polly shod all around at J. Robinsons. fine warm day July 5 Sunday, warm day John. and Sarah was here at home all day wind west July 6 John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie John. Westlake and. I working all day at James Logan stable fine in the forenoon, in the afternoon high wind. S.E. very heavy rain at night. I went to see. J. Walker Alice got at Morrows. 2 yards of canvas. 40. cents and a Bottle of sarsaparilla one Dollar (along side) we Borrowed a Pail of Flour from John Sparrows July 7 John. Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. J. Westlake and. I working all day at James Logans stable fine cool day wind north west July 8 John Heard. and Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at James Logans. Mr. Logan Paid me forty Dollars I Paid John Robenson for shoeing Polley all round and fixing cant hooks fifty five cents. John Westlake jacking all day at Andrew Duncans stable p’d $2..50cts a very warm day wind south west father got at Morrows one Dollar worth of suggar got from John Walkers one Dollars worth strawberies not paid July 9 J Westlake. Joe. McClinchie, working at J. Logan all day J. Heard working at John Walkers all day T. Heard working at home, all day cutting the grass in the orchard. I took nine bus and 5 lbs of a grist to Egmondville Mill paid 40 cts for bran deposited $125..00. in the Post Office, Seaforth I paid Broadfoot for lumber $2..50 cts p’d at Johnsons, 25 cts for chalk and lime spent at Kennedys 45 cts for myself and horse July 9 traded the wool at Egmondville Mill got $3..80 in trade Andy paid two dollars and 50cts for John Westlake jacking his building fine in the forenoon wet in the afternoon wind S.W. July 10 John. Heard. was working all day at. John Walkers Tomey Heard. Joe. McClinchie John. Westlake and. I siding up all day at W. Pollocks Barn a fine cool day wind north west July 11 John Westlake. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at. W. Pollocks Barn. John Heard was working in the forenoon at John Walkers and in the afternoon he was working at home raking hay in the Orchard Joe McClinchie was working all day for me at James Logans warm in the forenoon cool in the afternoon wind north west July 12 Sunday. I was at home all day a very fine day Margaret and the children went to the m chirch July 10 the Boys was not working. I was at home all day I cut the grass round the front field. very heavy rain wind south west. I spent at Cooks 20. cents. I Paid father 0. cents that he had Paid for Beef for. us.. I got at Morrows fifty cents worth of suggar July 14 John Westlake. and. I working all day at. W. Pollocks Barn dull and cool in the forenoon and fine afternoon wind north west. we were siding up the forenoon in the afternoon we were the Doorway and splicing a Post Joe �McClinchie was working for W. Purdy. John Heard and Tomey heard was not working Margaret Paid the Brucefield Butcher 33.cents for Beef she got July 15 John Heard. Tomey Heard. John Westlake. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at W. Pollocks Barn. 2. men siding up al day. and 2 men Putting in Posts and guirts. and one man diging sleeper gains a fine day cool wind west July 16 Set of Loose Pagess: June 29 John Westlake working all day at James McIntyres and Tomey Heard and I ¾ of the rest of the day. T. Heard and Sam Glouston and I was working a Plate a very cold day wind north w. June 30. John Westlake. Tomey Heard. and. I working all day at Tomey Nichlesons. Putting in two sills and jacking his shed up a cold day wind n.w frost last night July 1st . john Westlake. Tomey Heard and. I Putting in a Plate in R Penhales Barn in the forenoon: and in the afternoon we were all three taking out sleepers and a mud sill for Tomey Nichlesons. shed. a cool day wind north west July 2. John Westlake Tomey Heard and. I working all day at Tomey Nichlesons Putting in the sleepers cool day wind n.w T. Nichleson paid $12. and 25cents settled On other side of page 1885 July. 16. John Westlake. Joe McClinchey Tomey Heard. and . I working all day at Willie Pollocks Barn and John Heard in the forenoon. and in the afternoon he was at home helping father to draw in the hay in the Orchard. a fine day high wind south East. I went out to Bayfield with W. Pollock in the evening July 17. John Heard was at home all day scuffling the roots a very fine day cool wind north west John Westlake. Joe McClinchie Tomey Heard and I working all day at W. Pollocks Barn July 18 John Westlake Tomey Heard John Heard Joe McClinchie and I working all day at William Pollocks a very fine day cool wind north west ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1885 July 18. got at Morrows 42.cts worth of cheese one Box of Biscuits 28.cts I got one Dollar and 15cents worth of hinges and Bolts for W. Pollock charged to me July 19. Sunday I was at home all day father went down to Scotchmers Joe McClinchie came down and filled me two teeth a fine day wind north west July 20 John Heard was working at John Walkers untill four Oclock he came home and Pulled cherries Tomey Heard, John Westlake and. I working at W. Pollocks Barn all day fine day very warm. w. sw sold Mrs Cook a Pail of cherries and got one Dollar for them. and. got one Dollars worth of suggar at Morrows July 21. John Westlake. John and Tomey Heard and. I working all day at W.Pollocks Barn fine day cool wind north. w �Other side of page July 22. John and Tomey Heard. J. Westlake and. I working at. W. Pollocks Barn untill 5. Oclock and finished. I done 11 days work more than. I counted on we all four of us went down to John Campbells and worked from 6. till dark. at his Pig Pen. a fine day w. s.w. I was very lame all day my back July 23 John and Tomey Heard working all day at John Campbells and John Westlake untill two. Oclock. J Westlake was at Archies cutting out two windows about two hours I was not working very lame all day I brought J Westlake up to D. Armstrongs in the evening, a very warm day wind south Alice got at Morrows ¼ of a lb of salts. 3. cents July 24. I was not working at home lame I got at Alex Mitchells 170lbs of Oates. I Paid. J Robenson 10cts for 5 Bolts in the Buggyshafts. warm day rain in the afternoon John Westlake was working at David Armstrongs all day J and T. Heard working at John Campbells all day shingling July 25.. J and T. Heard and J. Westlake working at J Campbells all day I was not working lame. went to C. toughs and Sticklies and the Bayfield our Johney was with me I Paid. John Fergusson 25.cts for a fish. a fine cool day wind north west ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1885 July 26. Sunday. I was at home all day I went down to the sable through the night with Dick Hyot. Margaret and the children went to the m church at night 5 cts fine day wind west cool day July. 27. John Westlake working all day at John Campbells. and. J and. T. Heard working in the forenoon at John Campbells. I not working in the afternoon Ramey Durand John Heard and Tomey Heard and. I shingling at Charley Toughs. a fine cool day wind north west I went to Edmund Westlakes in the forenoon for his jack screw July 28. J. Westlake. J. and. T. Heard. R. Durand and. I shingling all day at. Charley. Toughs a fine warm day wind north west July 29.John and Tomey Heard John Westlake and Ramey Durand shingling in the forenoon at Charley Toughs and finished j Westlake and Raimey left. C. Tough Paid me 13. Dollars for the job I Paid Ramey Durand one Dollar john and Tomey Heard and. I at D. Penhales in the afternoon patching Barn roof a fine day wind north west. I was not working in the forenoon went to Bayfield. Other side of page 1885 April 21. not working I went out to James Turners Brucefield in the forenoon.. I got a Bottle of medicne from Dr Elliot 75cts. not Paid. in the afternoon I went down the Sable line. I stayed all night at Brother Johns a very fine day warm no wind April 22 John Heard and Thomas Heard started work with me at John Campbells May 19 John Heard and Thomas Heard and I framing all day at George Bares a very fine warm day no wind I had very sore Eyes �------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1885 July 30. John and Tomey Heard working all day at John Walkers. I was not working in the forenoon. in the afternoon. I went over to William Stogdales with a jack and put3 locks under his Barn. he is to give me 3 bushels of Oates for it a very fine warm day wind west July 31. John Heard working all day at John Walkers. and. I was working all day at Alex Mitchell. Patching the Barn roof. Tomey. Heard. left this morning went a harvesting. a fine day warm wind north west August .1. Margaret. and. the children. and. I went to Seaforth. got Margaret and the children all a Pair of shoes and Paid for them $5. and. 90 cts. and at Wades for taking Robie Picture $.1. 25 ct.. Paid 40 cts for a Book for Alice. Paid one Dollar ay Kennedys for dinner and horse. Paid 55 cents at Mrs Cyles for Oatemeal. I Paid Sam Whiddon $5. 25 cts for my shoes John Heard left this morning a fine day wind north west. I shaved John Walker. Back page August. 1. I got at Morrows 3 Plugs of tobaco 30 cents and 28 cts worth of cheese. Ox of Biscuits 25 cents August. 2. Sunday. Johney. and. I went to the quarterly meeting. in the morning.11 cents. in the afternoon Margaret. and. I and the children went down to Alfreds in the afternoon. fine in the forenoon. dull in the afternoon high wind n East August. 3. not working rainey day wind East. John Sparrow. and. I went down to Charley Thoughs for some tools and to Bob McKinleys to see two colts wind north west in the Evening August. 4. I went down to Uncles and got the Plough. I was scuffling John Walkers StrawBerries from. . Oclock until night rain wind west Johney got at Morrows 25 cts. worth of soap and 10 cents woth of East cake August. 5. I was working all day at a Bridge on the 5. consission for J. Sparrow a fine cool day wind north west August. 6th : I was working for J. Sparrow all day at the ridge in the forenoon and drawing in wheat in the afternoon dull day wind south East rain in the evening Wards young one was Berried to day Inside left page August .7. I was working all day for John Sparrow at the Bridge in the forenoon and drawing in wheat in the afternoon at. J. Sparrows. fine day wind East in the forenoon and west in the afternoon Aug. 8th Father and I cutting hay at Spparrows, all day, for ourselves dull cool day W. S. Aug. 9th Sunday, at home Ellen and Alfred came out, dull cool day heavy rain through the night wind west Aug. 10th in the forenoon , laying the Stoop floor Father and I working at J Walkers in the afternoon Father and I making hay at Sparrows after tea fine wind S. E. �Aug. 11th Joe McClinchie and I working at home, p’d 3 cts for 4lbs of beef making gates for myself fine day wind N. W. Father working at the hay all day Aug, 12th Father and I drawing hat from Sparrows, we drew three load with Polly, I got at Morrows one arrel of Salt 85 cts. I got at W. Duncan’s 16. three inch bolts, not p’d Clinton pedlar got 14 doz, Eggs $1.40 I was choring, at home after drawing the hay fine warm day Inside right page Aug. 13th I was at home all day painting and hanging two gates I got at W. Duncans 26 lbs of gat hangings at 8 cts per lb. and 10, 4 inch bolts I got at Morrows 3 quarts of Linseed Oil and 3 lbs of Venetian Red15 cts fine day wind W. Cook had Polly at night, to Brucefield Aug. 14th at home all day painting, cutting peas in the forenoon cutting Oats in the afternoon, got two shoes removed at Duncan not p’d I got 2 ¼ of beef 16 cts not p’d dull in the forenoon wind N.W. cold afternoon August.15. I was cutting Oates all day at John Walkers a fine day. wind west I got 3 quarts of coal Oil at Morrows. 15 cents I shaved Mr. Walker August. 16. Sunday. a fine cool day very little wind west father and .I went down to salt the heifer and. down to D. Penhales got my hair cut and shaved August. 17. I was cutting Oates about one hour the rest of the forenoon I was at home got 4 and a ½ of eef at 7. cts. Per lb 30. cts not paid. in the afternoon . I was Pullinh Peas at J. Sparrows a fine cool day wind west ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page 1885 August. 18. I was at home all day John Sparrow cut our Oates he was a little over half the day at it fine day wind south west. heavy thunder. and. Lightning in the evening. no rain August. 19. I was Binding Oates at John Walkers all day but about two hours a very fine cool day wind north west Uncle and Aunt was here for dinner father. took. 3. Pails to Bayfield to get mended Paid 35 cts for them August 20. I was Binding Oates at John Walkers in the forenoon and stooking up and finished in the afternoon. I was at John Sparrows Drawing in Peas and spring wheat fine day wind south East August. 21. I was not working ay home. rain in the morning dull day wind south I went down to Uncles in the afternoon I got a hook and 2 Steaples for the gate at William Duncans got two Powders from Dr Elliot for Tott August. 22. I was at John Walkers drawing his Oater to Mr Dennisons Barn to thrash 59 stooks Willie Dennison and I drew them. I splet wood until 4 Oclock. fine day wind south father went down to Zurich with Ellen my sister Inside left �1885 August 23rd Sunday Margaret and children and. I went down to R Penhales a dull cool day wind south west threatened rain Aug. 24 at home all day, painting ploughing the pea ground, rained all morning, fair in the afternoon, dull and cool, wind East got 4 lb of beef 25 cts not p’d got at Morrows one Geography 75 cents. And one third reader. 35 cents August 25. I was down to Kalbfleisches for lumber for James Henry Johnson all day cool day wind north west John Sparrow lent me thirty Dollars I got at Morrows 24. cents worth of cheese August 26. I was down to Kalbfleisches for lumber for James Henry Johnson all day I Paid John Kalbfleisch for Mr. Johnston lumber. $.27. and 74. cents a very cold day wind north west August. 27. not working. I went down to Tomey Heards for. Johney Heard. we went to Charley Toughs for the tools we did not get home untill four Oclock. I Paid Brother John 75 cents for two Bushels and a half of Oates we had our dinner with them. cool day wind north west Inside right Aug. 28th . J. Heard, started, work again we were at Denisons in the forenoon helping to thrash John Walkers Oates in the afternoon, we were working , we, were working in the garden for them, dull threatened rain little wind W .West Aug. 29th J. Heard. and. I working all day at James. H. Johnston kitchen dull day threatened rain wind S. East, got at Morrows $1..41 cts worth of nails for J. H. Johnston charged to myself August 30. Sunday. I stayed all night last night at John Walkers he died this morning. A fine day wind north west August. 31. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day James Henry Johnstons Kitchen and John Heard in the forenoon. in the afternoon J Heard was working at John Sparrows drawing Oates fine day Sept 1st Joe. McClinchie J. Heard. and I working at J. H. Johnston Kitchen showery all day wind changable N. W. at night I got at Morrws for J. H. Johnston Back page Sept. 1st 6 ½ lbs of zinc 2 lb of 4 in. nails cts 12 lights of glass 48 2 ½ lb of putty 15 11 lbs of nails 44 4 lb lathe nails 20 1 lb of wrought, do 8 4 dog screw nails 16 all charged to myself {p’d D McDonald 25 cts for 2 fish �Sept. 2nd J. Heard Joe McClinchie working at James H. Johnstons kitchen, and, I at Mr. Walkers, funeral the most of the day a very fine day, cool wind N. W. I got frm Mrs Walker 1 ½ lb of biscuits and 3 lb of cheese Father went to the funeral, and did not come, home, he went to Ellens Sept. 3rd I went out to Seaforth in the morning with Mrs Walkers friend p’d for hair 12 cts for J. H. Johnston I paid 57 cts for two bags of bran and 5 cts at Kennedys for Polly J. Heard tinkering round home all forenoon, afternoon we were drawing in Oates at home wind S. East rain at night Sept 4 J. Heard and I at J. H. Johnstons a little over half of the day, drawing in our Oates in the evening and finished a fine day ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page 1885 Sept 5th J. Heard and I moving two houses in Brucefield, for Alex. McBeth a fine day I spent at Dicksons for myself and Polly 40cts 6th . Sunday a fine day. Mary Strickland was here she came to Wards on Friday night, I went down to Scotchmers for Father in the evening and he was not able to come, Margaret Ward was here with cousin Mary all day Sept.7. John. Heard. and. I working at Brucefield jacking up a house for Alex. McBeth in the forenoon Alex McBeth Paid me Eight. Dollars for doing him the job: in the afternoon John Heard and. I was working at James Henry Johnstons kitchen and finished a fine cool day wind north west I Paid the stage driver.25 cents for a Bushel of lime for. James. Henry. Johnston. and 10cts. for fetching it to Varna got at Morrows one Bottle of wild strawberry 37.1/2cts Uncle John Brought father home from Scothchmers Sept.8. John Heard Joe McClinchies and. I working at Daniel Stickleys in the afternoon we were not working in the forenoon rain all afternoon wind south East John Heard lent me seven Dollars. I Paid Old Mrs. Sparrow 19.$ for John Sparrow Part of what he lent me I Paid cook 25 cents that. I owed him. Inside left Sept.9. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I working all day at Daniel Stickleys Barn rain all day wind south west in the forenoon. in the afternoon it was East Sept 10. John Heard Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Daniel Stickleys Barn fine cool day wind south East Sept 11.. John. Heard. Joe McClinchie. and. I shingling all day at Daniel Stickleys Barn a fine cool day wind south East Margaret got 5 lbs. of Beef at 7. cents Per lb. not Paid. 35.cts from the Brucefield Butcher Sept. 12. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I shingling all day at Daniel stickleys Barn fine day high wind sout. Johney took 3. dozen of Eggs to Morrows and for the 25cts. worth of Oatemeal and. 8cts. worth of Pepper Sept. 13. Sunday I was at home all day dull wet day Brother John and Sarah came out in the afternoon Johney Scotchmer. and. Alfey came out �Sept. 14. Johney Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day. at Daniel stickleys a fine cool day high wind south west Sept. 15. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at Daniel Stickleys. fine cool day wind south west round to north west at night. Alice got at Morrows 24.cts worth of Brade, not Paid Inside right Sept. 16 J. Heard. and Joe. McClinchy working all day at D. Stickly and I in the afternoon. I was not working in the forenoon went down to J. Reid and to Bayfield I paid Dr. Nichol 25cts for drawing me a tooth fine cool day wind N.W. Alice took 3 doz Eggs at 11cts per doz for braid. got on the 15th and 9 cts worth of ginger Sept. 17.John Heard. Joe McClinchie. and. I working all. day at Daniel Stickleys Barn. fine cool day wind west. David Armstrong Paid one Dollars and fifty cents for a days work for one man. J. Westlake cutting Doors Sept. 18. John Heard. was cutting corn all day at Mrs. John Walkers Joe McClinchie not working I was working all day at D. stickleys he Paid me thirty two Dollars an 60cents. settled in full. I Paid John Heard twelve dollars that he lent me on the 2. and 8 of sept. a fine warm day Sept. 19. John Heard and . and father and Johney taking up Potatoes at home. and Old Tom Johnston half of the day. I Paid him fifty cents for it. a fine cool day wind west I and Johney Heard Patching Thomas Keys Barn roof about one hour in the Evening Back page Sept. 19. I Paid John Sparrow Eleven Dollars Part of the 30 that he lent me to Pay Kalbfeisch I took 6 Dozen of Eggs to Morrows. 72. cents worth and took it out in trade all of it Sept 20. Sunday a very fine day J. heard and. I went down to see the calf at G. Spackmans. had my tea at Thomas Heards. young Tomey came home with us Sept. 21.Tomey Heard started work again J Heard and. T. Heard . and I at home all day. grinding tools cutting the grass in the Orchard and Pulling apples Charley Smith Varna Paid me twenty-Dollars on his account. I sold the Butcher in Brucefield one Dollars worth of Pears took it out in Beef. Paid him 80.cts. for meat to day settled in full up to date got at Morrows 42cts worth of cheese and 25cts worth of Biscuites charge. fine day wind south the apple Packers came to Pack apples in the evening Sept. 22. J. Heard and Tomey. and. I at home in the forenoon at the apples. we sold. 11. Barls at one $ Per Brl and. 8 at Brl 75.cts Per brl J. Heard. took them to Brucefield in the afternoon Tomey Heard. and. I making timber at John Reids senior in the afternoon very cold high wind north west we shot four coons at night in Mr Reids Bush ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page �1885 Sept. 23. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids making a sill and Putting it in his shed high wind north west very cold all day Sept. 24. John. Heart. Joe. McClinchie and. I moving and jacking. Treasurer. John Reids shed all day a very fine cool day wind west I cashed Father a. note of sixteen Dollars against James. and. Sam Huston. Sable Line Sept. 25. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I jacking and Blocking all day. at John Reids. Treasurer fine cool day high wind south west. I lent Father ten. Dollars wittness. J. Heard. John Turner. Paid fifty cents for half a Bushel of Pare. father got me. 2. and a ½ Bush of Oates from Brother John at. 30.cts. Per Bushel he Paid 75 cents for them. I gave him the money I Paid father one Dollar that he lent me some time ago Sept. 26. Joe McClinchie and. I hewing timber. and. framing all day a John Reids senior. and John Heard in the afternoon Father left this morning for Oshawa. he took the 7.40 train took a return ticket it cost him $.7.and 50cents John. Heard took him to Seaforth in the morning he took one bushel of Pears to Mcginnis and traded them for one hundred lbs of Bran. 60.cents a fine day wind East. I took one Bushel of Pears to Morrows to sell Inside left Sept. 27. Sunday a very fine day wind west Joe McClinchie came in for dinner we went over to scotch John Reids had our tea Sept. 28. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I framing all day at John Reids at the Babylon corner. a fine day wind south East. Margaret gave a Beggar man 20 cents Sept. 29. John Heard. and. I framing all day at john Reids senior. Joe McClinchie not working went to Exeter Fair. a very warm day fine wind. s. E Sept. 30. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at John Reids senior and raised his wood shed a very fine day warm very little wind south East Mr. James Logan Paid me one Dollar. and. fifty cents and settled his Bill in full to Day I got a Due Bill of 75. cents from Morrows for one Bushel of Pairs. Oct 1st . John Heard. Joe McClinchie working all day at John Reids. senior. and. I in the afternoon I was not working in the forenoon went down to James Logans and over to mustards on the London road I took one and a half Bushels of Pairs to Morrows to sell. I got a Pair of braces 15cts. got. 2. snaps. 8cts. Paid 3cts. Postage of a letter I Paid 5cts at j Robensons for a Bolt in the Buggy wheel I got one Bag of Oates at john Reids 85lbs Inside right Oct 2. John Heard working all day at John Reid seniors. and. I and Joe McClinchie in the forenoon in the afternoon Joe McClinchie working at Treasurer. John Reids and. I from noon untill. 4. Oclock in the evening making window and Door frams. I went down to Bayfied for my Big rollers. I Paid fifty cents at G. Ervins for seting two new shoes on Polley. Alice. and Johney took $1.38cts. worth of Butter. and. Eggs. and . got one Dollars worth of sugar. and a due Bill for. 38. cents at Morrows. I got one Dollars worth of sugar at Morrows charged. a fine cool day wind S.E. Oct. 3. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I making 7. sleepers and framing them and Putting them in James Logans stable Mr Logan Paid me five dollars for doing it very high �wind all day south East untill evening round to the n w rain all afternoon. I got. 2. shoes removed on Polley at John Robensons 20cts and some Bolts and nut on the bugy 10cts. W. Purdy wedged the Boxing in one wheel Oct. 4. Sunday. a dull day high wind Blustry and. showry all day wind north west Dick Penhale and Lizie came out. Oct 5th John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working ¾ of the day at John Reid seniors stable. from 10. Oclock untill night we started in the morning at J. Johns house and had to quit rained all day wind north west Back page Oct.5. I Paid John Robenson 30 cents for removing 2. shoes on Polley and some Bolts and nuts on the Buggy I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham 20 cents for mending the childrens shoes some time a go. I got a Bottle of Eclectric Oil 25 cents not Paid Oct. 6. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I all day working at John Reids seniors stable Babylon corner dull showry day snow and rain wind north west Oct 7. John Heard. Joe McClinchie. and I working in the forenoon at John Reids seniors stable and finished. and in the afternoon Joe. McClinchie and. I was working at Mr. Johns house for J. Armstrong John. Heard was not working. he was sick. a fine forenoon wind south. dull afternoon no wind the ground was covered with snow this morning Oct 8. John Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Johns house for James Armstrong Putting in sills and lifting fine day wind East in the forenoon in the afternoon north west. I got a hame strap at John Tippets 12. ½ cents. not Paid. I took 5 and a ¼ lbs of Butter to Morrows got for it. 1. yard and ¾ of flaning for Totty. Margaret traded 4. dozen Eggs for 2 yard of flannel to a Pedlar Oct. 9. J. Heard Joe McClinchie and. I working in the forenoon at Johnes house for. J. Armstrong Putting in a sill. in the afternoon we went to Bayfield show Johney and. I and J Heard and Joe McClinchie very cool but fine wind south west ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page 1885 Oct. 10th . John Heard. and Joe McClinchie working in the forenoon at J. Johns house for J. Armstrong Joe McClinchie not working in the afternoon John Heard was cutting corn at our Place I took a load of moving stuff down to J. Logan and got home the tools from Johnes. a very fine day wind south I Paid. Ramey Durand one Dollar for work he done for me. I Paid John Tippet 20cts. for a hame strap and mending my whip I Paid. W. Purday 2cents for wedging the Buggy wheels last Saturday I Paid 5cts at Morrows for a Package of Plaster. . got a Due Bill of forty cents at Morrows. for one Bushel of Pairs I went out to Seaforth in the forenoon for Father. I spent. 10cts. at. Kanedys. I got from Mrs. Kyle 13 Dollars and 25cts for Apples. I got one Dollar worth of Oatemeal and 60cts worth of tobaco for father from Mrs. Kyle. I Paid at Johstons Brothers for John Reid one Dollar and 50cts. for roller hanging for wood shed Doors I Paid 30cts. for 50lbs of Bran at Kyles and mustard Uncle John Watson was here for Dinner father Paid me the ten Dollars I lent him. I sent Mr. Smith the minister ½ a Bushel of Pairs �Oct 11. Sunday my Birthday a very fine day I am 41 years of age to day. Brother John and Mrs. and children came out very fine wind south Inside left Oct 12. John Heard. T. Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I moving James Logans house all day and finished. I charged him 10 $. and 50 cents he Paid me ten Dollars of it he is to Pay me the 50 cent a fine day but high wind. south East Oct. 13. John. Heard. T.. Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working by the day at William. Pollocks stable a rainey day wind south East. I got for W. Pollock at Morrows $2.95cts worth of hinges and nails and Bolts charged to my self Oct. 14. John Heard. T Heard. Joe. McClinchie and I working all day at William Pollocks stable a dull cold day showry wind north west I got one Bag of Oates from W.. Pollock Oct. 15. John. Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at William Pollocks. stable making Doors and finished a very fine day cool. wind west. Tomey Heard and Father getting in the wood into the woodshed all day Oct. 16. John Heard. T. Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I all day. jacking. and. Putting in a sill at George Elgies a very fine day wind north west. I got 3 quarts of coil Oil . at morrows 15.cts Oct. 17. John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I working all day at George Elgies stable Putting in sleepers laying floor and Blocking a very fine day wind south Inside right Oct 18. Sunday a fine day wind west untill night round to south East. father and. I and Johney went down to salt the cattle at G Spackmans we went to Uncles and Alfreds we had our tea at Alfreds Oct. 19. John Heard. Joe McClinchie. Tomey Heard. and I working all day at George Elgies stable dull day wind east rain in the afternoon I got one Bag of Oates from George Elgies Oct. 20. John Heard. T. Heard Joe. McClinchie. and. I making timber at Treasurer John Reids. started work about 9.. Oclock. rain in the morning dull day wind high south west. Alice took 95cts worth of Butter to Morrows got a due bill of 95.cts. I got at morrows 4 yards of flannel at 30 cts. Per yard Paid for it in due Bills Oct. 21. John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I making timber all day at Treasurer John Reid a dull cold day threatned snow wind south west Oct. 22. T. Heard. Joe. McClinchie and. I framing all day at Treasurer John Reids. John Heard and Father getting up the mangles and drawing them in a very fine calm day very little wind south west sister lizie was out this afternoon Oct. 23. John Heard. Tomey Heard. Joe McClinchie. and. I framing all day at Treasurer John Reids. a fine cool day wind north west father was working at Mrs Walkers taking in her corn Back page �Oct. 24. John Heard. Tomey. Heard. and. I all day Treasurer John Reids and raised his building Joe. McClinchie was working at John Reids at the Babylon corner all day. a very fine day. I Paid. Tomey Heard. thirty five Dollars father got me the 16. Dollars from Hustons father got 8. lbs of mutton from Brother Johns Old George Slack died last night Oct. 25. Sunday a very fine day Old George Slacks Funeral father and. I went to it we went to Scothmers for our dinner D Penhale and Lizie and sister Margaret I went to chirch at night 5 cents Oct. 26. John. Heard. Joe McClinchie and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids Putting on the rafters and siding a very fine day wind south west. I went to. Isac. Iratts at night Oct. 27. John Heard. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids. dull day rain in the afternoon wind south East I Paid at Morrows 24cts. for. 3. lbs of rought nails for. J. Reid Oct. 28. John. Heard. Joe. McClinchie working all day at Treasurer. John. Reids shingling and making a door. I was working in the afternoon at. J. Reids. in the forenoon. I went out to seaforth with a grist of. 4. bags of wheat I p’d 65. cents. for 24 feet of lumber for John Reid. at Broadfoots I Paid 35 cents for a Bag at the Big mill of Bran. I Paid 10cents. for a plain handle at Johnstons. I Paid 5 cents at Kennedys. stableings for Polley a dull day wind south East ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page 1885 Oct. 29th . John Heard. and Father getting in carrots and apples all day at home rain all day wind north East Joe McClinchie working all day at John Reids senior Babylon corner at his woodshed Doors I was working at Treasurer John Reids in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I was working at John Reids seniors Oct. 30. John Heard. and Father. getting in the carrotts and apples all day. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working at John Reids senior Babylon corner in the forenoon and in the afternoon Joe McClinchie. and. I working at Treasurer John. Reids stable. a very cold day wind north west Oct. 31. John Heard. and. Father drawing in the Potatoes a very fine day not much wind south very heavy frost last night. I sold my Ewe lamb for $. 3. and 50 cents cash to mr May from Clinton Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at J. B. Secords stable framing Nov. 1st . Sunday quarterly meeting. Alice Johney and. I went 5 cents. a durty day snow and rain all day wind south East Joe. McClinchie and Mr. Cook came in in the evning Nov. 2. John Heard. and. I making Timber all day at George Spackmans. for his wood shed. a very durty day snow. and. rain/ all day wind west Inside left Nov. 3. John. Heard. and. I framing all day at G. Spackmans wood shed a very durty day rain. and. snow blustry wind north west very cold Joe. McClinchie. and. James Wanless working all day at. J. B. Secords. stable �Nov. 4. John. Heard. and. I working all day at G.. Spackmans the children got vaccinated dull forenoon rain in the afternoon wind East. James Wanless. working at secords stable half a day Nov. 5.. John Heard. and. I working at. G. spackmans. all day. rainey afternoon wind East. G. Spackman Paid me one Dollar. I. came home at nigh Nov. 6. John Heard. Joe McClinchie. and John Reid shingling at. G. Spackmans untill 11. oclock and. I working all forenoon at. G. Spackmans putting on cornish in the afternoon Joe McClinchie. Johney Reid- and. I working at Treasurer. John Reids stable. a rainey day wind E. I got at Morrows a Pair of rubbers $1.20cts. not Paid Nov. 7. Joe. McClinchie. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable. dull forenoon threatned rain thunder and lightning. fine afternoon wind changeable s w and south and s. E. I got at Morrows 40cts. worth of coal oil and caster oil Paid for with a due Bill. got 48cts. worth of cheese not quite. 4. lbs. and a coppy Book for Alice 10cts- not Paid Inside right Nov. 8. Sunday dull day wind west Margaret. and. I went down to sister. Ellenors in the afternoon it was her Birth day Nov. 9. I was working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable dull day cool wind north west some rain I got sister Ellenors little Charlotte Registered Nov 10. I was working in the forenoon at Treasurer John Reids stable. I was not working in the afternoon. I went down to G. Spackmans and down to Westlakes for Johney had my tea. fine day wind west Nov. 11. John Westlake. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable a very fine day wind south John Torance Paid me one hundred. and sixty five Dollars for Charley horse he also Paid me nine. Dollars. and. seventy five cents for shingling at his barn. I Paid him $1. 60cts for doing my road work. Nov. 12. John Westlake. and. I shingling all day at G. Spackmans. I lent. Richard. Penhale seventeen Dollars witness G. Spackman I went down for Ramy Durand at night and Penhales. G. Spackman and. I rain came home at night dull day threatned rain all day wind south west and south Back page Nov. 13th not working in the forenoon I went over to Ed. Rathwells in the afternoon, working at treasurer John Reids stable a very cold day wind west I paid James. Reid one hundred dollars that he lent me on the 27th of Oct 1883 and seven dollars interest Nov. 14 I was working at Treasurer John Reids Stable all day, cold, snowy day wind S.W. Nov. 15.. Sunday at home all day dull and cold some snow wind west Nov. 16.. I was all day working at Treasurers John Reids Stable a dull soft day cool wind west Lous Riel Hung this morning at 8 Oclock Nov. 17. I was working all day at Isaac Irritts hewing sills. and. sleepers for his kitchen a very fine day wind south I got at Morrows 3 nots of choak line 25cts not paid �Nov. 18. I was. working all day at Isaac. –Irrits kitchen framing the sills. a dull soft day . rain all afternoon wind south Nov. 19. I was working at. Isaac Irratts all day. and John Westlake was working in the afternoon at. Irratts a fine day but cold wind north west. Paid one cent for a Postal card at Morrows ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page 1885 Nov. 20th . John Westlake. and. I working all day at. Isaac Irratts kitchen and raised it a dull day rain at night wind south all day Nov. 21. John Westlake and. I working all day at Isaac. Irratts kitchen a dull soft day some snow at night wind north west James Henry Johnston Paid me forty three Dollars and 73 cents. for my labour $14.00. and for material $29 73 and one Dollar and 5cts. worth of Battens pine. The lime and Plastering is to settle for yet Nov 22. Sunday a dull soft day snow storm last night at home all day wind East Nov 23. I went down to J. H. Johnstons in the morning to see the Timber for his Barn John Westlake was choring at our Place all day in the afternoon. I took ten Bags of apples to Bayfield. and. got a Barrel. and a Kag of cider made I Paid. Geminehardt 70 cents for making it I had my tea at Uncles. I got two new shoes set on Polley at W. Duncans not Paid wind East cool Nov 24 John Westlake. and. I shingling all day at. I Irratts kitchen. a very cold day wind north East. I brought home a load of cedar chips from Irratts Inside left Alice. and. John Took 2 dozen of Eggs to Morrows and got John a. 2. Part Book 15 cents and Alice a Bottle of ink. 5. cents and the rest in Pepper settled up Nov. 25. John Westlake. and. I working all day at Isaac. Irratts kitchen shingling and Putting up the stoop. a very cold day wind north East Nov. 26.. John Westlake and. I working at Isaac. Irratts Kitchen untill three Oclock. after that we were working at Tomey Keays house putting window casings a mild day not quite so cold wind north East Nov. 27. John Westlake. and. I working all day at George Elgies stable a mild day no wind snow this morning old Hughey sold my Boots Nov 28. John Westlake. working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable and. I in the afternoon I went down to W. Pecks in the forenoon James Armstrong Paid me fifteen Dollars for Putting in sill and lifting J. Lyons house. Father Paid Old Hughy fifty cents for mending my Boots I Paid father the fifty cents and 2cts that he Paid for Beef some time a go. fine day wind south west Nov. 29. Sunday a mild day soft wind west Margaret and I went down to Uncles in the afternoon and had our tea Inside right �Nov. 30. John Westlake. and. I working all day at Treasurer John Reids stable. a dull soft day very mild no wind. John Reid Paid me forty Dollars I got 81. lbs of Oates with the Bag from John Reid I Paid John Westlake forty Dollars. on his wages Dec. 1. not working in the forenoon went down to James Mustard with to do moving. I Paid Tomey Wiley our taxes. 7 Dollars and. 14. cents. Henry Keays Paid me one Dollar for Harrison Thompson in the afternoon John Westlake and. I moving at James Mustards. mild day Dull no wind I had J. sparrows horse and wagon Dec. 2. John. Westlake. and. I at James Mustard Kippen. moving his wood shed. and. Put 2 sills in it. J. Mustard Paid me Ten Dollars for the two days moving. I Paid Dr. Elliott fifty cents for vaccinacing the children. dull day mild wind south west I had J. Sparrows horse and waggon Dec. 3. John Westlake was sharping saws all forenoon at our Place. and father and drew Mrs Walkers corn – in the forenoon in the afternoon J. Westlake. and. I was Taring down an old Building at Uncles John Watsons a snow storm wind north, John Robenson sharped. 3. Bars for me not Paid Back page Dec. 4. John Westlake. and. I working at Uncles John Watsons taking down the old stable untill four Oclock. a stormey day snow storm wind south East. and East and north East. I Paid John Westlake ten Dollars I lent Uncle John Watson ten Dollars John Westlake left and went home father got at Morrows 15cts worth of oil and a lamp globe 10cts Dec. 5.. I was at home all day we killed a year old whether he weighed 75. lbs of mutton I sold him to Morrow at. 6. cents Per lb and the skin at 75 cents. I got a Due Bill for $5. and 25. cents.. it was a very stormey day snow storm a north wester I had the cutter out for the first time the first sleighing Dec. 6. Sunday a very cold stormey day wind north west very rough Dec. 7. I was at home all day choring round home all day a very rough day wind north west round to south west at night. I took the childring to school Dec 8. I went down to. G. spackmans and traded him our heifer and Uncles steer for 80. coards of wood and 12. coards for my work at his wood shed. 42 coards in all. I allowed him 8. Dollars and 25cts. for the heifers Pasture. a very rough afternoon snow storm south East. I Paid Old Hughey C. 35 cents for mending Alices shoes half soling them Dec. 9. not working went Jack. Reids. and seen Jim Henry Johnston took no job. afternoon. I settled with. J. Armstrong he Paid me five Dollars. settlement in full to day. a rainey day wind south west cold at night I paid Old Hughey. C. 30 cents for half soling johneys shoes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page 1885 Dec 10th . not working cold day wind west I Paid 10cts at Stewarts for liqurice. I went down to Uncles for some tools in the afternoon. Brought them up to John Reids. I got at Morrows 10. lbs of Oatemeal. 25.cts. I got at Morrows 10. lbs of Oatemeal. 25cts. I got 5. and a ½ yards of red flannel $1.85cts. �Dec. 11. I was working all day at John Reids- Treasurer putting up a partition in the house a dull cold day wind west Dec. 12. I went down to Dick Penhales on horse Back Richard Penhale Paid me fifteen Dollars of the seventeen that. I lent him on the 12. of november a dull cold day wind south west Dec. 13. Sunday it snowed all forenoon. I was at home a very mild day no wind warm al day Dec. 14. a stormey day a north wester. I went down to Tomey Heards. I Paid John Heard. fifty Dollars on his wages. I had my dinner at. Heards Mrs John. Tippet came home with me. I was at G Bates about a Building Dec. 15.. Wilehelmine got married this morning to Lantie Clark a stormey day snow all day wind south west Tomey Denison father. and. I killed Mrs. Walker her pig I took. 2 and a half Bushels of Onions to Morrows and got a Due Bill for two Dollars for them. I. took three lbs of Butter and got 7 lbs of suggar for it Inside left Dec. 16. not working we cut Mrs Walkers Pig up for her a fine mild day no wind Dec. 17. we Killed our Pigs. John. Sparrow helped us to Buttcher them. fine day mild very little wind south East Jacob Snider came up and took a load of moving traps I Paid Dr Elliot 75 cents for medicine for my self. I got at Morrows a Pair of no 7 shoes for Tottie Price one Dollar Dec. 18. at home in the forenoon cutting up our Pork. Jacob snider came out and took 8. Plank and the capsol. I went down to John Mcallisters and Joe Fosters in the afternoon done no Bussiness soft day wind south west I got a Pair of no. 7. shoes for Totty one. $ at Morrows not Paid Dec. 19. John Denison and. I went down to Willie Pollocks. and. to Bayfield. and to Tom Stinsons we had our dinners at John Pollocks and Polley fed it cost me sixty cents James McIntyre Paid me six Dollars his account in full to Date a very rough day a north wester. John Sparrow lent me twenty five Dollars. I Paid it Back to his mrs at night. I did not use it Dec. 20. Sunday a very fine day not much wind west I was at home all day. not well Inside right Dec. 21. I was at home not working Joe Foster Paid me twenty five Dollars for work done in 1884 Settled in full. I got at Morrows 15cts worth of coal Oil and 25cts worth of soap. we took our two Ewes to James McLymonts Ram a very fine day no wind. I got a Rooster from William Mcallister he gave it to me I gave 25cts. to Maggie Mitchell and Miss Weeks for a present for the master Dec.22. a soft day rain in the morning wind south west I went down to G Spackmans. and. I lent G. Spackman one Hundred Dollars at Eight Per cent until Paid he got it for six months and gave his note for it James Johnston old Billeys Jim endorsed the note with him I had my Dinner at Archie Campbells. was in the see John C I stayed all night at Brother Johns �Dec. 23. I. went down to. Jacob Sniders. I had my dinner at Mrs. Snowdens. John Reid senior Paid me fifteen Dollars on my work. Uncle. John Watson. Paid Margaret the ten Dollars. I lent him on Dec. 4. a soft day rain in the morning the sleighing all gone wind south and south west Back page Dec. 24. I went down to. G. Spackmans. I was in the afternoon at Spackmans making Doors for his wood shed a dull cold day no wind no sleighing. I stayed all night at. G. Spackmans Dec. 25. I got three Pigs at. Mrs.. Mossops. and Paid seven Dollars on them. I owe her fifty cts yet on them they are two Dollars and fifty cents each one of them was for mrs. Walker. and. two for myself Mrs Walker Paid two Dollars. and 50cts for the Pig. and. Two Dollars. and. 50 cents. on my work. I done her during the summer. I was at home in the afternoon Christmas day a very fine one a very fine day cold the sun shone all day Dec. 26th I took 6 bags of Oats down to Bayfield Mill to get chopped and paid 39cts for the chopping I paid G. Irwin 50cts for putting two new shoes on Polleys hind feet. I got Father 2cts worth of tobbaca at Morrows and paid for it my-self. I spent 10cts for Liquorice Father went down to Alfreds with me and staid all night cold day wind north East Dec. 27th . Sunday at home in the forenoon in the afternoon Johnie and I went down to Alfred’s for Father, a fine day wind S.W. Dec. 28. I went over to Denisons in the forenoon and in the afternoon. I went to the nomation Thomas Simpson Paid me 4$ and 50.cent for making sills for his Barn dull soft day ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Front page James Henry Johnstons Barn to Be 40 x 60 15 Posts 10 x 10. 12 feet long 2.70 feet Plates and long sills 3.60 Cross sills and Beems 4.00 25 guirts 4.50 10 Purline Posts 1.20 1 mud sibl 42 feet 11 Sleepers 40 feet long 440 feet Overlayers 200 feet 15 Cedar Posts 8 feet long 120 feet 11 guirts in under barn ___ 182 feet ___ 2584 (52 days work for a man For making timber (65 Dollars at $1.25 Per day making timber 65 for framing and finishing off 130 Dollars image of barn design including lengths and descriptions �himlock lumber 153 200 lbs of 9 inch nails and 100 ls of shingle nails 10 Hinges and fasings 12 for shingles and halling them 76 for Pine lumber for Doors rought nails and spick ___11.70 _ 457.70 Inside left Dec 17th . 1885. Jacob Snider. got 14. rollers. 2 pack crews and three Barrs. 2 little ones and one Big one. and one sledge one snatch Block and 2. Big chanes and the Pulling line Dec. 18. Jacob Snider got .8. Planks. and . the capsol Inside right Dressed and gruved plank 2000. feet inch lumber for inside work 3550. feet out side siding siding 4110. feet sheeting 3000. feet cornish and ridge Boards 322. feet 21 Pair of rafters 2 ½ x 5.25 feet long 1100. feet 56 Peices of scanlling 3 x 4.14 feet long 784. feet 13 Peices oc scantling 3 x 4.12 feet long 156. feet 6 Peices of scanling 4 x 4.12 feet long 96. feet 2 Peices of scantling 4 x 4.18 feet long 48. feet 2 Peices of scantling 5 x 5.20 feet long 83. feet 2 Peices of scantling 4 x 4.16 feet long 42. feet 151291 feet 350 feet of snatched Pine for Doors And 80 feet for Battens 31. Sq of shingle Back page 1885 Dec 29. I went over to the goshen line with G. Forest in the forenoon to see the Timber about his Barn dull day wind south I went down to Jacob Sniders in the afternoon Dec 28 John Westlake was moving at Jacob Sniders all day for me Dec 29. John Westlake was moving at Jacob sniders for me Dec 30 John Westlake and. I Putting in sills in the forenoon at Jacob Sniders granery not working in the afternoon came home. dull soft day wind south east I settled up with Mrs John Walker for the year 1885 she Paid me seven Dollars. also Paid me one Dollar and fifty cents to Pay mclean for her Expostor �Dec 31. I was at James Turners. Par Line fencing all day a dull soft Day wind south West all day no snow ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Montreal House Seaforth,..... Aug 1st .....188 .................................................. Bought of DUNCAN & DUNCAN, -IMPORTERS OF- Dry Goods, Millinery, Clothing, etc. SOLD BY EX’D BY 6 migham 15 90 9 tramp 9 81 2 Cloth 2 00 5 ½ Holland 1 10 lamb mutton 45 ¼ Brosnils 15 6 spools 15 1 button 10 1 ½ do 18 5. 87 Paid �Note: any entries crossed out in original diary are not included in this transcription. *The author uses a symbol for “and” which is not available in Microsoft Word ( ) Page 1 1885 January 1. 1885. I was at home choring round all day a cold day wind north west snow. I gave Edward Ward one Dollar he was a way all day. I got at Morrows in goods to the amount of one Dollar and* fifty two cents $1.52cents I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham for mending Alice and Johneys shoes 30cts I got Alice another shoe mended Paid Jan 3 fifteen 15cts January 2 .I was not working in the forenoon. I was at John Walkers sawing wood in the afternoon snow, wind East Edward Ward was here all day left at night went to John Johnstons. I got at Morrows a Book fifty cents charged to me 50. not Paid January 3. I was at home in the forenoon faning Oates cold morning wind south east in the afternoon. I was at John Sparrows sawing wood Edward Ward was sawing wood all day at J. Johnstons. I got at Morrows one Box of soda Biscuits not paid 28cent. I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham fifteen cts for for mending Alice shoe 15cents January 4 Sunday a fine day mild little wind south west I was at home all day Edward Ward stayed all night last night and all day to day Mr Cook came down to see us January 5 I went down the Goshen to G Downsons In the forenoon I asked him $35 00 for shingling and putting in sills and $.50.00 for the moving job. I came down to 32$. for the shingling I was round Varna in the afternoon I Paid 3 cts at Morrows for a ¼ of a lb of salts. I Paid Old Hughey Cunningham 20 cents for mending my Boots new heels on them a fine soft day, wind south west. Edward Ward had his Breakfast this morning and then left went to Varna all day January 6. I was at home in the forenoon rain wind south west dull afternoon I went down to Bayfield in the afternoon. and. to Hurds and James Johnstons. I Paid John. Hurd Seventy five Dollars. 75=00 on his wages. January 7 I paid Jack Reid 25. cents for lime settled and gravel. I got to date a Bottle of caster oil at Morrows. 18. cents. I took 11 Bags of Apples to Geminehardts for cider Paid him 77. cents for making them. Paid G Erwin 20cts for removing 2 shoes on Polley Page. 2. 1885 January 7th . Mr Connors. paid me twenty Eight Dollars and 91 cents on Howards account Settled in full. a dull day frising a little west wind January 8. I was at home in the forenoon. I went down to Edmund Westlakes in the afternoon to see about getting wood a fine mild day soft Margaret was Boiling down cider Jan 9 .I went down to John Foots and James Turners Par line to see about getting wood. I had my dinner at J. Turners . I got 1915 lbs of Hay from John Turner. I paid him $6=70 cents for it. I paid Cook 15 cents for weighing it. A fine day � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06b69532f66d274844e5c38c9a2d8a85.pdf eb8e5b87a3008b8c9b54fe1d394e4f36 PDF Text Text Mary Longmore Green Dunlop, P.O. Year 1899 John 3.16..17 ver 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life 17 God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He hath showed thee, o.man what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, & to love mercey, and to walk humbly with thy God. ( God is Love ). January …1 1st New Years day…Church. Walked…very frosty M…Lockhart preached taking for his text “God is Light.” Mifs Wilson was here all night Uncle Johnnie was over at Mr. Bob Bean’s in after-noon January 2nd At home all day Mifs Wilson was here all night went up to see Mrs Campbell Uncle Jm and Jas was at the Hill and Leeburn voting. Mr Ashfield Hugh Chambers ^ and Mr Holt of Goderich were elected…misoners for Ashfield Colborne & Goderich town Joe. Goldthrop and Alex…ung were defeated. Jas. Taylor Alex Robertson Richard Jewell Cpt. Wm Young were elected conclers and Kernigau was deveated. January 3rd I was down home. Jsa was up for uncle Jm. To go down and see a sick cow. Miss Wilson returned from visiting Misses Campbell & McHardy with a sprained wrist. Uncle Jim was up at Charles McHardies Mifs Dale started to teach at S.S. No. one Jessie and Jim started January 4th At home all d…And rained all af…oon Mifs Wilson was h…ing carpet whags. January 5th At home all day fine clear frosty day J…(?)2 was up with the amil Uncle Jas went to * the* 3 Dunlop, at night 1 2 3 …indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible. (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that the word has been crossed out �January 6th Was down home in the evening intended to go to litaurary at the Hill but go disappointed Harold Linfield was over in after-noon & stayed for tea Hugh Girving was here & bought 7 lambs. January 7th At home all day Uncle Jm was in town with …us. Very stormy &…rosty Jm Linfield got…o ride with him from Dunlop. January 8th Went down home to go to church with them but owing to the bad roads they took the cart Jsa. Jessie & Jimmie went and there was not room for me. So I stayed home and read a letter from Annie who arrived in Detroit on the 2nd of Jan. She went to Port Huron to visite Jm. Wife & Child on Christmas day and stayed one week in P. He wrote a letter to her. When they can…said Rev Robt. He… preached a very good…which I trust they…be the better of having listened to Uncle Henry was down to McPhees for Epsom salts for the sick cow Allan went up with him January 9th At home all day sewing carpet rags. Fine day Mrs Wilson went to town from down home January 10th Washed. Fine day Went down home in evening Allan at Zion was buried to day Uncle John is not well with bad cold or La… January 11th At home all day fine day baking bread and ironing Uncle Jm is not better but is able to go about. January 12th In town got new vail, Rubbers oxford shoes stockings. Sold 8 doz of 1898 Eggs to M. Nickolson for 16¢. part cash & part trade~ 4 Fine day started to thaw towards evening got a letter from Annie 4 Note written sideways on page in left margin reads “Rec. From J.A…5.00”. �January 13th Uncle Jm. Is not so well to day was in bed most of the day I was down home in the evening for M…star to put a blister on him. Very Fogie and, thawing *raining* all day preparitary (?) s…at Smith’s Hill Mr.Fairbairn J…d Mr. Burns. Joine…th certifacat & Je…ie Green joined also. January 14th Raining mostly all day uncle Jm is some better. Jimmy Green was here helping Uncle Jim to do the work at the barn Robt Glonn (?) was down in the evening *trading* with a hen to trade for a rooster Uncle Jim went to Dunlop for the Mail. January 15th At Church. Very bad roads pa had the light…aggon we had to get out and walk through the snow drifts in…laces. Jas. Lallows (?) and Mrs Anderson was there for their last time before going away Communion Sunday Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text January 16th At Church with Jsa & Jennie nice day. *Business* Yearly Business Meeting After Church service Rev Mr Hamilton of Lonsbourg preached taking for his text fourteenth verce of the eight chapter of…Luke. for every o…f exalteth him se…all be abased: And …t humbleth himself shall be exalted. January 17th Fine day at home all day down home in evening wrote letter to Annie. January 18th Fine day down home with boots to be returned had Robt Bean for dinner & tea also Jno Linfield for tea Social at Point Farm given by Mr & Mrs Wright in aid of Leeburn at which /2¢ was realized January 19th At home all day baked 10 loaves of bread and cleaned three chickens McNovin (?) was here in…ning & Jsa was up in the after-noon asking for Uncle Jno. January 20th Went down hom in evening to go to hear the debate at Carlow. But when I got down I was informed that there was a Meeting of the Farmers institute & the debate had been �pospond until Monday 23rd. We got a card from Annie saying that there is a great deal of sickness in Detroit. January 21st At home all day not feeling stro…snowing and…fore-noon clear…in after-noon…and little Son was here. January 22nd At Church, nice day sleighing, Mrs. Robt. Bucharman (?) from the N.W.T. was there. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from first Timothy fourth chap 8, 9 and 10 verces. And having food and raiment Let us be there with content 9 but they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare. …nd into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in… struction and perdition 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. January 23rd At home all day Uncle Jas was up at the other farm in the evening for a load of wood. Uncle Jno is much better to-day. thawing all day, Mr. Archibald of Seaforth & Mr Mc Clusky of Goderich…was here buying hor…and offered $130.00 fo…Debate at Sm… Milton Tyndal argued bout (?) stirling Ellenor Watson and Mr Rod. Young acted as judges and decided in favor of the Queen’s. January 24th I was down home in fore-noon Uncle Jas went to the mill in town with a load of chop. In after noon. Robt. Bean was over in…he evening and got two…oosters nice day Find day was down home in evening helping *with* to quilt a shaker (?) Hammel (?) quilt Pa was up here in the evening McClusky was here again this evening trying to buy Tom Stay’d down home all Night. January 26th Thawing a little in fore-noon, stormy in after noon. At home all day cutting carpet rags and cleaned two roosters. Mrs Young was over home in after noon got my flowers frose *last* to night January 27th Stormy At Home all day Brother Jas. Was up… evening with mail… letter from Annie…lcolm Taylor was here all night �January 28th Storming some in after-noon I was down home in the evening. Allan was at the P.O. and got a letter from Annie Sewing carpet rags January 29th I was at Church. there was a very good attendance considering the cold frosty day Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text the whole of the thirteenth psalm. It is a year ago to day that the late Clare Robertson was buried…ite stormy and frosty January 30th …t home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags. Hugh Girvin Died this morning suddenly. January 31st At home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags frosty day. Jimmy (bro) was up in evening and helped uncle Jas to clean a load of wheat in evening February 1st Frosty day and snowing a little. Uncle Jno was in town to get V.S. Joe. Hamilton to come out to see George Morris Black steer that got paris green on Monday I was down hom…all…The late Mr Hugh Girvin was buried to day. February 2nd At home all day washing and scrubbing Uncle Jas was up to bush for a load of wood in after noon. Dr Joe Hamilton was here seeing sick steer nice day Canamils day clear and sunshiny. February 3rd Uncle Jno was in town (walked) Seeing the Dr Shannon I was down home in the evening Liturary contest at Hill between boy’s and girls Capt’s Yound Dr Telly Stirling. Telly side won there was a very large attendance Judges were Ed. Fischer Jno Lawson and Miss Dale. Jennie took part in a Dialogue and in three Chorosus also gave s Resitation. I baked eleven loaves of bread was sewing carpet rags ect, February 4th I was at home all day Jas was up in after noon helping uncle Jm to do chores. Snowing in fore-noon. Sunshine in after-noon & very frosty at night. Will came home from God…sick with the… �February 5th nice day I went down home to go to church but was too late. They had gone about half an hour. helping uncle Jno to give sick steer groul delayed me. February 6th Nice day I was down home in the evening for oat-meal to make groul for the sick steer got a ride up with pa & ma who were going up to Chas McHardy to spend the evening pa & Jennie were in town in after noon…he was consulting…J.R. Shannon about her eye & got ointment to remove the growth. February 7th Nice clear frost day Uncle Jas was in town after noon with a grist of chop stuff I was at home all day February 8th Cold day, I was down home in fore-noon. Will went back to town last night. pa Jessie and Jennie are in bed sick with the gripp. Allan is able to sit up. at the store… Wrote on the morning the 16th February February 9th At home all day… and storming some Mr Samn’s Linfield was over and got some papers February 10th I was in bed sick with the gripp all day moved in the parlor on the sofa with great difficulty in evening this is uncle johns birthday 2 years ago to day the little grey filly died Terrible frosty February 11th In bed all day Very frosty – 18 and 20 % below zero uncle Jas was down to Dunlop for…read and coal oil February 12th In bed all day very frosty. *Uncle* twenty two years ago to day since Grandma died Allan was up to day with a letter from Annie �February 13th Uncle Jas was in town with a load of live hogs very cold & Frosty storming a little I go up & got washed and got them some potatoes ready to boil found everything frose in the cellar. Chas McHardy called us to see how the steer was who was getting… February 14th In bed all day pa(?) was up in the morning and Jessie in after noon a little warmers today & sun is shining Mathew Foley was up in after noon February 15th I was up sitting at the stove in room a little white in after noon Old Dr Shannon was in to see uncle jno He was over at Linfields Sam. has the grip & inflmation on lungs Jas was up in evening with the mail February 16th Nice day Jessie was…ck mostly all day J. McClusky & Mr Archibald was here this morning and brought Chestnut Tom of the sun of one hundred ane forty-five Dollars Uncle jas. was up for a load of wood. I got up after-dinner and was able to get the supper. February 17th Thawing all day uncle jno was in town at the Doctor and getting medicine for the steer. Debate at the hill to night Jennie spoke on the side that was…by one point it was decided that steam had done more for the good of the country than the press. I was a good deal better and was able to go round all day. February 18th Nice day thawing all day Jessie was up all day. Colquhoun Stewart was over visiting in after-noon Uncle Jas. was down to Dunlop in evening for Bread & powders for steer and got home some time Sunday morning. Chas Mcphees daughter who died yesterday was buried today. Annie arrived home from a six weeks stay in Detroit Port Huron in Clinton. February 19th Nice day I did not feel well enough to go to church and went down home in After noon Annie came up with me and Robt Bean was here for tea Rev R. Henderson was in the sick list to day & was not able to come to church So Mr Wilson ca…down from Aburn and held a prayer metting. they told me that there was quite a good attendance considering the disagreeable state if the roads our people down home took the sleigh. The new choir that was organized last sang in it for first time after returning from her visit �February 20th Nice day was down home in the evening Jsa was not feeling well at all nor Allan. Uncle Jno was up at McNevins Paying John for some work he had done last summer Sephen Andrews was here this evening and bought some sheep February 21st Very nice day. Annie was up in after-noon and helped me to church Bye-election for the commons was held to day. Robt Holmes editor of Clinto ran as liberal cand. & Robt Mclean Conservtive can. Mclean was defeat by Robt Bean cam…over with “pony” for Uncle Jno and took him up to Smith’s Hill. Uncle Jas was also up (all in after-noon) Billy Jones and Jno McNavin call in this morning for McNS Crobar Robt. Mclean jr better known as Bull dog Mclean was here this morning inquiring about Uncle Jno’s health ( or electioneering). February 22nd Snowing and Thawing Annie called in this morning on her way Up to see Uncle Henry who has the grip February 23rd Nice day clear and frosty Allan and bob Bean was hear helping to kill *pigs* three pigs. Annie was hear in after-noon helping me ( who is in very poor health ) to get Tea for the men. February 24th At home all day not feeling well. Annie came up & she and I white washed the kitchen which was smoked black. Annie took la grip and had to go home before the scrubing was done I also took ill and had to go to bed. Jessie came up and got their Tea a stayed all night and slept with me on the sofa February 25th I was sick in bed all day Jessie stayed till after noon and scrubed the kitchen floor. C. Stewert was here5 this after-noon to invite me to a quilting bee at his sister in laws Mrs Percy Stewert and also a party in the evening I was sick and did not see him Jno Linfield was here in eving and had Tea which Uncle Jno prepared. 5 Note written sideways on page -- “Mrs Bunk McPhee was buried today” �February 26th In bed all day. There was a thunder storm in the evening. Jsa ans Jas were up to church on the cart Mr. Henderson from Hensle preached Will and N.S was at home for dinner. Jas came up to see how I was in evening February 27th In bed all day but feel a little better Ma came up in fore-noon & stayed till evening Jessie came up after school and stayed all night February 28th In bed all day not feeling quite so well Ma came up in after noon and stayed till Jessie came from school snowing and blowing in after-noon old Mrs Duncan…Phee Funeral took place this after-noon Jessie stayed all night with me March 1st Nice sunshiny day. heard crows for first time this year to day Uncle Jas. went to town with the sheep Stephen Andrews bought. Jessie was hear doing the work alld ay I was in bed all day Ma was up in evening asking for Mrs Clark March 2nd Jessie went to school this morning. Ma came up in fore-noon and got dinner and stayed till after dark. Uncle Jas was in town for shop Nelly & Mary Young were over home visiting this after-noon. Alex McCloud and family moved from Jas. Watsons house on the Morrow Farm down to Geo. Clark’s on 8 con. Jessie and Jas came up after school and went home with ma March 3rd Dull & thawing in fore-noon. Raining after-noon. Able to sit up Jessie came up after school ma, pa, & Jennie were in town Dr J.R. Shannon performed an operation on Jennie’s eye. March 4th Nice day Jessie was hear all day. Uncle Jim was up to the Hill with Tom getting him shod Uncle Jno was down home & had Tea March 5th Very stormy & Very high wind at home a…Jas was up in the evening & says the roads are drifted. No one from here or down home went to church to day �March 6th Nice day Jessie did not go to school Young McCluskey was here *before* at day light Uncle Jim took Tom down to Dunlop & got him weighed (1720 lbs) I got home about sunset well load with intoxicants Bros. Jas was here all day helping Uncle Jno to do the work at the barn. March 7th Nice day Jessie went down home to go to school this morning but heard down home the Mifs Dale is in town sick and is not able to Teach Jessie and mother came up this afternoon and did some baking for us I was out in Kitchen for breakfast for first time for over a week March 8th Sitting up mostly all day I got supper ready to night Jessie went down home this evening March 9th I was up mostly all day to day Uncle Jas went to town to get a grist chop also had 11 doz. Eggs @ 14¢ good sleighing March 10th Up all day Very Nice day thawing sleighing nearly gone Stephan Andrews was here and bought the Grey cow for the sum of 38$ Jack Tiffin and his uncle Rubin was here try to buy Lord Lenton Offered 75$ 80 being asked. Jessie came up after school to night March 11th Fine day Uncle Jno went to town this after-noon & brought Home a new cooking stove Allen went in with him & was here for Tea. Jessie went home this after-noon Uncle Jno brought her a new pair of buttoned boots I finished rendering the Lard to day March 12th Snowing and blowing some nearly all day Jessie came up this mornin & stayed till evening I was in bed most of the day March 13th At home all day feeling Better. They set up the new cooking stove this afternoon. Jessie Came up with a box of pills (?) she got for me at McPhees as she came from school Jno Linfield was over in the evening& had Tea Annie called in on her way home with a bowl of jelly from Mrs Watson �March 14th Nice sunshiny day Annie came up and helped me to wash in fore noon March 15th Raining & very high east wind last night Jno Linfield was over helping to ring pigs & stayed for dinner S. Andrews sent out two boys for the grey cow and sent a ch for $ ¢ (37.50) March 16th Clear and frosty I was cleaning & boiling pigs heads and feet Allan was up with the mail and helped uncle jno to move over the old stove to Barn. Jessie was up with a message from Geo. Bissett about corn March 17th Annie was up this morning helping me to cup up meat for potted head Uncle Jas went to a liturary contest at the Hill this evening the capt’s were Mrssrs Jas 6 Glenn Ja & O. Barknell The Judges were Mrssrs Munroe, Seymore of Aburn & Wm. Stoddart of Goderich Barknell’s side won by eleven marks there was a good program me and quite a large attendance A.M. Pollys sale to place to day March 18th I stayed down home all last night Jessie came up with me and helped me to scrub and do the rest of the work. Uncle Jas was at Dunlop in evening March 19th Jessie and I went down home to go to church but was to late so we staid home & got Tea William Long of Benmiller was buried yesterday, he Bob Bean was over in evening 7 was only ill 4 days March 20th Snowing and blowing in fore noon Reuen Tiffin of Lucknow came of or Lenton the bull with a sleigh this fore-noon he bought him for $75.00. Jessie came up after school with an invitation to cousin Bella McFarlan wedding on the fifth of April I went down home with J. and stayed all night Bob Bean was to get possession of Wm Howells Farm to day. 6 7 Note sideways on page – “I got a Callander from Annie in P huron.” Sentence inserted in smaller writing between lines. �March 21st Very cold & Storming from the east very few sleighs on the road mending & fixing my cloths all day & doing house work March 22nd Fogy & thawing Wild thunder storm with close lighting after dark Uncle Jno snowing & thundering & lightning was in town after noon Jas went up to bush for a load of wood. Bro Jas Came up in evening with my S.R.8. I stay alone all after-noon 7 felt very lonely March 23rd Stormy & Bblowing in fore-noon Bright sunshine in after-noon Jno Linfield came over in morning to say that he would bring down a load of wood as he came from the blacksmith’s uncle Jas also went up in after noon J.L. was here for Tea Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs. mending my clothe & baked scons & Biscuits for Tea March 24th Nice sunshiny Day fairly good sleighing Uncle Jas went up for two loads of wood. I was down home in the evening & stayed all night March 25th Started to snow in fore noon very stormy at night Uncle Jas went up for 2 loads of wood. I was mending my clothes mostly all day March 26th Mothers Birthday She is fifty four years old I was at church today for the first time since I took the grippe sat facing the audence in the choir for the first time in my life at Smith’s Hill Rev Robt. Henderson preached taking his text from Romans Sam. Bissett had a horse paralized on the way coming to church. March 27th Nice day Annie came up & helped me to bake & do some work Jas Watson came in on his way home from town Uncle Jas was up for a load of wood in fore-noon went to Varcoes with the grey Heifer in after noon & went to Dunlop in evening for bread 8 The word “cording” (?) is wriiten inside the top part of the letter R. �March 28th Snowing some mostly all day Uncle Jas was up for wood in fore-noon Mr and Mrs Chas McHardy came down in the evening & had tea and stayed till half past eleven we had a good time J.T. Dickson sale of farm stock & implements took place at Seaforth to day March 29th Stormy & drifting Mr Saml Linfield was over after dinner with some papers Uncle Jas went up in evening for a load of wood Bro Jas was up in evening for the loan of a cant hook to bring down Logs from up above for wood March 30th Nice sunshiny day the road past here is pretty badly drifted. Jas Linklater & Hillary Horton was here this morning breaking in a colt & paying for wook bro Jas was up in the evening with the paper. Jar. McBride & Maud Sallows & Will & Lilly Ferguson were visiting down home this evening March 31st Good Friday Nice day good sleighing but the sun is pretty hard on it. Ma came up this morning to see how Uncle Jas was he was in bed yesterday after noon with la grip is better to day & went up for a load of wood to the bush. I went down home in evening & stayed all night. Wm Jones Jr. was there inviting them to a ball at summersals on Monday night April 1st frosty & snowing at times Jessie came up in fore-noon. And helped me to make apple butter Uncle Jno was in town with wheat and got a load of corn. very good sleighing April 2nd Nice day. was at chuch Rev R. Henderson preached Bob Bean was here for tea there was a very good attendance we had the sleigh was up at C.E at night Annie led the meeting there was a fair attendance with good order Maud Sallows sang a solo Clara Tewslay played the accompament April 3rd I went down home in Afternoon ma. Jennie & Jas were in town with the sleigh Je was getting her eye operated upon. Uncle Jno was back at Duncan McNees sewing (?) seed peas Jno McNevin was here in evening �April 4th Nice day thawing the sleighing is done I was down home in evening percy Stewart was there looking for a girl. failed in getting same April 5th Nice warm day snow went away a good deal cousin Bell. McFarlane is to be married in Mar. toba (?) to day Uncle Jas was in town getting his boots mended got home between eleven and twelve o’clock Annie was up in after-noon April 6th Nice day I was down home in after-noon sewing on the machine Allan was with Jno Clark shingling Reeds barn. Roads are very bad condition Uncle Jas was over asking for…five years ago today Uncle Sandy died Mrs Sam’l Linfield who had a slight stroke on Friday Last Jessie had a letter from Bro. Jno in Port Huron April 7th Dull all day misting rain at times Bros Jas came up in evening to change a couple settings of eggs Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home & stayed all Night April 8th Nice day with cold wind Bro Jas came up for uncle Jno to go down & fix a calf Maud Sallows was there making a Black luster (?) skirt for Jennie April 9th At church nice day but very bad roads Mr R Henderson preached a good sermon & we had good Singing Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us. Five years ago to day sinc uncle Sandys funeral took place. April 10th Nice spring like day I heard a Baltmoral Oril for the first time this spring this morning I stayed down home all last night to bid Jennie good Bye this morning before she left home for Stratford Where she intends taking a three months course in the Business Collage of that city. Allan went down with her uncle Jas went to town this after-noon I went down home and stayed all night. �April 11th At home all day cutting rags for a mat thawing a good deal very heavy rain with thunder in after noon flooded the creeks & carried away fences Annie came up in evening & stayed all night. Allan came to Goderich last night & stayed all night with Will and ca,e out this morning April 12th Nice sunshiny day with warm wind the snow is getting a clearing out to day Mother told me that it is 39 thirty nine years ago to day since her grandfather Capt. Jno Annand (?) died. he was 93 years old I went down home and stayed all night the two Miss Summerralls were over home for tea & walked up to prayer meeting with Annie. April 13th Nice day John Oak (?) of Dunlop was here all day thrashing peas I started to peg a mat for the door this after0noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home and stayed all night. *the*… April 14th Nice day the snow is all gone to day, but the road s are very mudy. Tenny the red cow had a nice little calf this evening it is just the color of Lenton Uncle Jas went up to Duncan McNees this afternoon for seed peas. I went down home in the evening and stayed all night. Kate Clark was over in afternoon and said. That they had a foal, Calf and four cows down at old Clarks this morning April 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in town with the Wagon Allan was in too, and got a ride out with him Rehd (?) Morrow of Nile was here in afternoon. Annie was up in the evening to see if she could get a rooster The organ factory in town was on fire this evening abott 7:30p but did very little damage. I finished my mat that I started last thursday to night Ma and Jessie had a letter from Jean to night she is well & doing well. April 16th The ground was white with about two inches of snow this morning But the sun came out & it soon disapeared. I was at Church in after noon our own minister preached R.H. had tea donw home got a ride up here with Wm he had a livery horse and buggy was on his was to the Nile we met Mrs and Mr Jas Watson going down home & went down after getting supper ready & milked the cow & fed the Calf �April 17th Nice day Uncle Jno started to plough the sod field in front of the door Jno Oke (?) was here thrashing peas he finished about three o’clock in after-noon I was down home in evening and stayed all I started to peg a little mat Jessie wast at school and witnessed a fist fight between H. Tyndall who is teaching at S.S. no. one during Miss Dales illness and Lennie Walters son Jno Wattern (?) he tore her apron off and hit her with his hands he was expelled from the school to night By trustee Frank McDounah to-night Mrs S. Linfield is much worse mentally Dr. Shannon out way April 18th Nice day quite warm uncle Jno. Went up to varcoes with a heifer this evening Jas was over at Bill Youngs. I went down home Annie was up at sallows and Campells for rubarb roots their Rachel cow calved down home last night April 19th Nice day Goerge Bean (Bobs) was here for seed oats this fore-noon Rained quite a shower last nigh lots of mud to day I went down home to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away and I did not go. Alex Young led the meeting Rev Robt. Henderson was detained from being presant. He was performing the marriage ceremony of Miss Godfray of Kingston to a Mr. Sproal of Dungannon. Bro Jas was up here in the evening April 20th Nice warm day. uncle Jas went up above to fix the fances. I went over to over to ask for Mrs Linfield and was away for a couple of hours came home Baked fife pies & little cakes Wm Young was here after dark inquiring for a hore to buy Uncle Jno ploughing April 21st Nic day. I finished peging the little mat I started on Monday this afternoon The gradd is beginning to look a little green to day. I went down home after dark and stayed all night. Allan came up for Uncle Jno to go down Fancy had a little foal about about twelve o’clock. She shou not have foaled for a month Uncle Jno stayed all night And slept in the stable from 3 till six. Rained a couple of showers through the night. April 22nd Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in after noon for choped stuff to in 31doz and 4 eggs @ 9¢ he brought home a new copper stove boiler from G.N. Davis. I was down home in the evening and up again got my supper dishes washed just at 12. o’clock. Their Spto (?) cow had a nice calf down home this fore-noon9 9 directly above the word fore-noon, the word “steer” is written in small letters. �April 23rd Nice day I had a bad cold and did not go to church in bed all after noon went down home in evening and stayed all night pa staid out with the litte foal all night April 24th Nice day I did a big washing to day in my new boiler Annie was up in the evening and said that Fancy’s little foal died at noon Wm Burrows the Sheppardton store keeper was here for first time with his peddling wagon this after noon April 25th Nice day I was down home in after noon and started to make Mothers black sateen waist Jno McNevins Jr. Wife was buried in Wingham yesterday. April 26th Nice day I went down home in the evening to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away up at uncle Henrys and I did not go Jsa and Jas was away for tile and got a letter from Jean saying that she had been sick with a sore throat and missed two days from collage. April 27th Nice day Bella Green from Sheppardton came her this morning before I had the cows all milked she went down home for dinner and call in on her way home Old Sam. Linfield was over after dinner and Jno in the evening and went to Watson’s with a Grey heifer. Uncle Jno was down home seeing a sick cow Robt Bean was there and performed an operation I was down home in evening came up Near mid night and washed supper dishes. I white washed the milk house this after noon. April 28th Nice day very high wind in fore noon Jm Linfield was here at noon for grain. I was serv. ing at ma’s sateen waist I was down home in the evening. Rod. Young was their to see about taking the hawling(?) of the milk and looking for seed barley Annie and the two summersals were up at Sallows (Tom) sewing carpet rags. April 29th Nice day very warm summer heat. 80%. I…old up the doo…this afternoon Watson Jas was hear for tea and got seed. Took on old gun home with him to repair Allan was up and hired with Uncle Jno. He went to town after wards and came home with a new bicycle. �April 30th Very warm with thunder a little rain at night I was at church and wore my green dress & white sailor for the first time this spring Rev Mr Hamilton of Londsboura preached a good Serman from Acts 27 chap. 27 (?) Ver. there was a very good attendance Mr Henderson exchanged pulpit with Mr Hamilton May 1st Nice day. Allan started to work here this morning They started to plough behind the house where they left off last fall. I was down home in the after noon Kate Clark was over for lime to White wash Wm Burrows Peddlar was but I did not see him May 2nd Nice day I washed some blankets in fore noon bake The first Rubarb pies of the season in the after-noon Geo. McPhee was here in after-noon and for all eggs Allan went to town on his wheel to the forsters meeting this evening Jessie came up and staid all night with me May 3rd Nice day much cooler Rev Robt. Henderson was here this fore noon visiting Uncle Jas and Jno were both in. he read the fifth chapt of the general apistle of James and gave a nice prayer he was to go to T Sallows for dinner. And Howells for tea Mrs Henderson was not with him she is in Woodstock attending a missionary meeting. The little red cow that I call mine had a nice red Bull calf to day Annie was up fo the white wash brush and I made arrangements to go to prayer meetings but when I got down home she was away so I did not go But stayed down home all night. May 4th Nice day Allan and uncle Jno sowe the first grain this spring to day. Mrs Tom’s Sallows and Blanche was down home this after noon. I dug my flower bed this after noon May 5th Nice day working around did my saturday’s baking this after noon Jessie was up in the evening with her navy blue skirt for me to mend. I went down with her and stayed all night pa was in town and heard that poor Ruby Robertson died to day Her funeral is to be on Sunday after noon at two o’clock. Jessie got a photo of Johnnie’s oldest son to-night. It is a good picture �May 6th Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in fore noon. I was intending to go but did not get. Scrubbed and did some baking Allan and Uncle Jas sowed the root ground next Linfields May 7th Very nice. There was no church at the Hill to day owing to the Funeral of the late Ruby Robertson I went down home to go but Mother Annie and Jas was away I was very much disapointed but could not help it. Jessie came up with me and had a tea and stayed all night May 8th Nice day very high wind from the north. I washed in fore noon – Wm. Burrows was here after dinner with peddling wagon. Uncle Jas and Allan took the cattle away to pasture this after-noon. And fenced till after dark I was down home in the after-noon. Colin Campbell the fish peddler was here this after noon for the first time this season Uncle Jno got two trout for which he paid 40¢ May 9th Very nice day I did a big washing of bed clothes in fore-noon. Went down home in the after-noon. G. McPhee was here with peddling rig when I was away. Uncle Jno and Allan are sowing the peas in the field in front of the house to day. Jno McNevin was here this evening also Jas Glenn with a bag of potatoes Jessie went up to Sallows from school to stay all night Mother is house cleaning in her bed room May 10th Nice day with high south wind I sowed my flower seed in bed at the bed of the house this after noon Mr. Barknell saw Allan in the field at corner and told him there was strange cattle in “up above” uncle’s Jas & Jno went up after with Lucy & Buggy to fix the fence & remove cattle Allan finished harrowing peas in afternoon. Jno McNevin was here in the evening bidding us good bye before leaving Brindley’s place at corner for Wingham. May 11th Very nice day. There was a big rain last night or this morning before day light Heard that Sam’l Mathis Barn at the Nile was burnt with lightning Uncle Jno and Allan are preparing the field at the corner of Barley Jas is “up above” sowing grass seed. Young McLean the Butcher was here this after-noon uncle Jno got 50¢ worth of beef. We seen Hiram Brindley leaving this morning with john McNevin and family and a load of baggage. I baked eleven loaves of bread today �May 12th Nice day. I white washed my bed room to day went down home in evening and stayed all night. Allan & Uncle Jm were sowing Barley in the field at the corner. It is five months ago today since I was in town There was… May 13th Wind went round this morning and it go very cold Mother and I went town this afternoon with Fancy and buggs I got a New White walking hat $1.40. Pair black cashmer stockings .25 vail 10¢ (white) salt cellar with top 5¢. Allan and Uncle Jm finished seeding to day May 14th Nice Day but Cold There was frost last night ice as thick as glass water. Mother Jas & I went to church Rev Mr… preached a good serman to a very good congr. In the typ.hall. In Memory He said he firmly believed that we would take our memory with us when we departed this life Robt Bean of Carlow was here for tea. Allan Jarvis McBride. Harry Gallagar wheeled to Lucknow this fore-noon. Annie was up at Watsons. May 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in Goderich with 4 barn (?) pigs Andrews Bros & Co purched. I was down home in fore-noon, Annie was getting ready to go to Clinton to Jas Grames rasin of a Bank (?) barn. I was digging in garden in afternoon Jessie came up in evening and stayed all night Allan went home May 16th Started to rain about 6 o’clock this morning and was showery all day Jessie stayed home from school she and I Baked seven pies bisc. & scons. In fore-noon Went down home in after noon Jas took Annie in to the Train this morning. McPhee was here and got 36 Doz eggs. I did not see him May 17th Showery mostly all day Jas came up in evening with mail. The cows were out in the summer fallow to pasture for the first this year to day Uncle Jno and Allan started to pough the summer fallow to day �May 18th Rather nice day. I went down home this fore noon washing and baking Bisc’s in after noon Allan & uncle Jno ploughing, Uncle Jas diging around trees in the orchard. I was down Home in fore-noon. Mother was washing Mrs Chas McHardy was down and Mrs Jad Watson called in on her way up to the *Hill* Carlow May 19th Cold north wind I was down home in fore-noon *Allan and* helped Mother to rinse out her clothes Uncle Jas went up above the salt the cattle and fix fences Joa. Was in town for chop for pigs Jas (Bro) Jas went into meet Jennie at the Station she has come up from C.B. Collage Stratford for a week and two days. Allan and I went down home after dark to see Jean & we both stayed all night. May 20th At home all day scrubbing & cleaning up I put lace on my white petty coat to night Took a bath and went to bed May 21st Nice day Went to church in typ hall. Rev Mr. Henderson preached to a very good attendance Stayed down home and had tea Had a hot discussion with Annie about who did the most work. May 22nd Started to walk to town Got a ride from down home with Mr Owen Jones. We got in to Goderich a little after 11 o’clock I took my black Silk Waist in to see if I could get it made over I took it to Mrs Peter Fox. I had to rip 10 the waist apart it took me till two o’clock I then went up and bought lining ect a Robinsons and had it sent down. Went up Chas Nairns & bought 3 oranges for which I paid 10¢ went down to the harbor park and ate them for dinner. I then went to Mrs Fox & she took my measure & told me that she would not have it ready to 1st fit*ed* till Thursday. I walked all the*y* way home and felt very tired and had very sore feet Jessie came up with me and got…while I milked and fed calves. May 23rd Riping my silk skirt apart went down home in after-noon. Mother and Jean were in town with Fancy. J. got a new White skirt & and pink & white muslin waist 10 Note Written sideways on page, “Rec from J A McH 10$ ten”. �May 24th Nice day Uncle Jas went to Blyth to meet Mcbeen with Jewel got home between 12 & one o’clock. I was sponging & pressed my silk skirt in fore noon cut out linings & basted it up in after noon. Allan went to the Nile to a Teameeting on this wheel. The crowd was so large they ate(?) all the provisions they had collected. Jessie came up on her way home from Uncle Henry’s & I went down with her And sewed the seams of my skirt and run the Velvet findings on the bottom. Uncle Jno & Allan finished sowing marigolds & carrots and Allan took the drill home to Harry Morris & got a bag of seed potatoes May 25th Nice day Allan & Uncle Jno are hauling out manure for corn in field at Back of house beside the…ad. I got ready after dinner and started to walk to town called in down home. Annie went out and hitched Fancy up for me to drive her in but I did not want to take her. So pa said Annie could take one of the colt. I looked very like rain but we got home with out getting any rain. Mrs. Fox fitted the lining of my waist I took my skirt in & she fitted it I got three quarters of a yard of pink silk to make a yolk which is to be covered with lace I had the misfortune to drop 6$ six dollars in peddaro (?) store & could not find it for sometime at last I got it lying under a table in the center of the floor Jack Brown… only clerk in the store at the time May 26th Nice day Jas came up in the morning when we were at breakfast for Uncle Jno to go down and see Fancy who was very sick when mother got up in the morning. he could do nothing for so pa sent Jas. to town for Wm Clark V. S. when he came out he said she had inflmation of the bowls & he could do nothing for her she died about 12 o’clock noon Clark stayed with her till she died & after-wards had dinner. I was working at my skirt went down home in evening to go to practice Annie was not ready…d it Looked like rain Miss Made(?) summersal came over for butter milk & stayed the evening and we did not go I stayed all night May 27th Rained I was working at my skirt Uncle Jno & Allan are hauling out manure. An went to town in evening on Bike Uncle Jas went to the corner for bread. I went down home 7 finished my skirt. Nell Stewert & Sara McKnight were there on Bikes Will was also there they had left just before I went in. May 28th Very warm. went down home & went to church with them to the church re-opening our fam was all there but John. Father & Mother took the little buggy & one of the colts & the rest of us the light wag…church was full & there were some out side that did not get in. Rev Mr. Alex McMillan ex pastor preached a good sermon. Taking h…Text from �Denteronon (?)… 32 Chap. 7 Ver. Rember the…days of old, consider the years of many generations ask thy father, and he will show thee: They elders & they will tell the. The choir was on the new platofrm and sand Showers of blessing while the collection was being taken up. There was a terrible thunder storm just after we came home from church our barn at home was…uck by lightning on the north west corner I got down here just as the rain started in a very short time the fields were nearly covered with water *I* Uncle Jno & were in the house Jas was at the barn Jno & went to… till the worst of it was over Annie was up at Uncles Henry’s & call in here & I went down home with her & stayed all night May 29th Rained a showe very early in morning. Jean went down to Stratford to Business collage Pa took her in to depot they washed the sheep here in after-noon. I went down home to go up to the Hill with them to hear Mr… Lecture but they were a… was very much dissapointed but could not help it Uncle Henry was down & Mrs Wat…call in on her way from to… May 30th Nice warm day Allan… Jno spreading manure went down hom in after noon & churne a little cream I had gathered got some from ma to churn with it. Annie went to town to the C.Ec Conservation Nell Clark read a paper. there was a small attendance. Annie gave the report from Smith Hill C.E. society May *31st * Uncle Jno went to Dunlop for bread…cle Jno went to Carlow to meet …the Lord of the Mannor with Liz…went down home Just before dinner with a letter to mother that Uncle Jno got at P.O. last night. I was from Alex Birnie asking her to go in and see his Mother who was been in bed since the 15th of April I rained a heavy shower While I was there it did not last long Uncle Jno & Allan are hawling out manure *Nice day white frost last night* June 1st Nice day I wash a big washing. Harry Hayden was here with his peddling Waggon Uncle Jm & Allan hawling out manureI was down home… June 2nd There was white …Father & Mother…town Mother we…Mrs Bernie who is…weak but she know (?)…quite well her daughters…Watson from Detroit…staying with…er & one of her grand daughters a Miss Williamson. they got a letter for me from Arthur North Dakota they said they were not sure about the address and opened it and Annie read it. I �do not intend to ans it. Uncle Jno & Allan finished hawling out manure for Roots Jack & Geo.C Clark June 3rd …Jno Barker were…raping out the dishes…the road machine and…ug up the gate way opp. …te here. …ice day. Uncle Jno & Allan were digging post holes down south along the ditch between peas and pasture I scrubbed after supper went down home in evening Uncle Jno went to town fore bread & got a piece of beef at McLean’s Sam Linfield was iver looking for a job for Hawrold (?) June 4th Very warm. I went to church wore my organdie muslin for first time this spring Rev… preached le E…service. Took… Philippiauns… first clause of th… “That I may kn… the C.E. Choir sang Mra W Howell played the organ. June 5th Very warm day there was s thinder shower after it did not rain very much Uncle Jno & Allan are ploughing gor corn the road scrapers are at work. Wm McWhinney and men were repairing the Barn down home the lightning damaged… mending my shooes to … went down home in…g ucle Jas went down…t Mr Oak to sheer the… heep. Harold Linfield Brought up a batch from Jearp (?)…ery warm. Mother came up to help me to white wash the Kitchen but I was sick could not go on with the white washing Father was up at Tea time & said that he had sold Bennie to Antony Allan for 95$ Uncle Jas & Allan went to Billy Jones with the sow. I went down home in evening June 7th Warm day. I dug… of Rubarb & sowed… took down the… for washing a… they were sowing to… the road side to day… putting up my bedroom… & it slipped & my hand wen… through & I cut my fing… Ann… came up Just before dinner & we whitewashed the kitchen in the after noon to help pa to run a line to build a New line fence on went to Dunlop after Yea for bread. … nice cool day Uncle… Allan went to the… shore for a load of…osts Uncle Jno st. … ted to p…ough the summer fallow. I went down home… the evening. June 8th Nice day I white-washed the lobby in fore-noon & scrubbed in after dinner Also planted 37 tomatoe plants. Uncle Jno went to town in evening for beef & Bread Allan & Uncle Jas ploughing in summer fallow A went to Dunlop on his wheel Mother was up at Tom Sallows at a rag bee �June 10th Nice day. Jno…here shearing s…day till Tea ti… Jno & Allan…ploughing the…down home in the ev…trying to learn to ride on Allans Wheel with Jessies assistance. W le Potter had a big bee helping him to hawl pressed hay to town Father was at it. June 11th Nice cool*d*day. I had the head ache and did not go to church. Annie came up for tea. And I went down home with…after I milked…cows. Allan and…Gallagar were in…at Knox Church…s was up at the Hill…to C.E. And as he was coming home at Robt Williams gate he seen Some one cross the road and crawl in through the Geo McPhees fence with the pasture field. He though it was Geo. Clark and we after wards learnt that it was him. He went Leeburn with Nell his sister and after they came home he took his satchel and too the road for unknown…it was not kn…away till next…I did not l…of coming up the…when I new that th… some one struggling…it so stayed down h…all night. June 12th Nice warm day Campbel…fish peddlar was here Uncle J. got 3 Trout from him. I was down home after tea to see if any of them was going on the exurson to the O.A.C. Guelph and they told me that they were. I came home and got every thing ready…getting an early…kfast in the morning. …Just got nicely to…when Allan came…and told me that they…changed there minds and they had decided not to go. I felt very much disapointed but I did not want to travel alone so had to content my self…home. Queen the little grey heifer calved this morning the cal…is black with a few white hairs though it & is a female. June 13th Very warm. Uncle Jno & Allan are working at the fence Levy started to put the wire on the line fence f…noon. Jessie broug…my muslin dress…& said they were…Tea-meeting at Lee…got all ready but…not come in in time…Annie walke up here but it was too late to go & looked very much like a big storm and it came. It was a terrible rain with very close lightning. Allan went to the T-meeting said there was small attance June 14th Sun was shing very warm & bright this morning but there was storms of rain. …very close thunder and…ning. Annie and I went to …Hill to the Missionary…ng. The Nile. Leebrun, Goderich…union Goderich Twp. They were all represented but Leeburn Mrs. Rod. Young the president led the meeting. Mrs Duff of Goderich gave a very good address…as a lady from union read a paper but we could not under stand her and an other from Aburn which was not much better. Refreshments were served after the close of the �programme. There was a thunder storm while were at Tea but it did not last long. The sun was shining w…were coming home June 15th Nice day wind w…it got much colder that Alex G…m ha…killed by lightning…I went down home af…dinner. Miss. Summersal wa…over for their hats that Anni…was cleaning. But they were not done. Allan and Uncle Jno found one of the best lams lying on the road sick last night And this morning it was dead. Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with a grist this after-noon. Allan and Uncle Jno were working at the fence south June 16th Nice day. I baked 8 loves…with the new BM. Flour…le Jno & Allan were…fence Jas scraping…e yard. I planted some…bbage plants after dinner…ice day I scrubbed cleaned stove Baked. Took a bath after rest went to bed Allan went to town I went down home last night and stayed all night I finished papering the cup-board this fore-noon Uncle Jno was over at Linfields before breakfast fixing some little pigs Geo Rice went away today. June 18th Mice day. I went to church Rev R. Henderson went down to Hamilton to be present at a meeting of…He stayed over…Mr Wilson came down &…class and led the…He read one of…sermons. The text…taken from Mathew…19 ver. there was not a la…attandance I went down h…in evening. Heard that Geo Clark had returned after a weeks absance in unknown regons. June 19th Very nice day. I done a big washing. went down home in after-noon. Uncle Jno went to town after for turnip seed. Allan went to town on wheel and wen out…e excursion on the Toledo…nted to go very much…ncle Jno did not ask…I with him in the buggy. …ent down home to see…other would go to Detroit. But she had to get Jessies clothes ready for her ak (?). She is going to town to try the enterence So I had to stay at home though I am very much dissapointed and feel very malachony over it. Jno Linfield started to do their statue labor to day. Uncle Jas made arrangments to go on the excursion to Detroit to morrow morning Rate $1.00 moth light exc 254 June 20th Nice day I was up this morning befor…and had break…about six. H…drove the two…to the dock in…light wagon. …I went down home in eve…and was trying to laar…ride on Allans bicycle mo…was over having Tea with Kate Clark They got a letter from Jean to night �June 21st Nice day. Annie came up with me last night and stayed all night – Helped me to milk & go breakfast for me this morning. Allan and uncle Jm started to sow turnips this…spoiled the seed by…ing it with rape seed…mistake was discover-…ter two row had been…d. Allan than started…ion on his wheel for…nore. He got in just a Mr S. Sloan and A. Cooper were starting to Donaly Johnston & Miss Em Currans wedding. He got back where we were at dinner they finishe sowing in after-noon. They went to Carlow after tea with Liz & stayed till the wee small hours. I was here all alone milking & doing up the chores. June 22nd I was up first this morning got breakfast ready and called up the…but only one r…they felt very…their last night…Mance. In for …Jno was almost…ely Knocked out…noon But moved round…little in after noon June 23rd Nice day Uncle Jas go…home this morning about four o’clock from Detroit There was a large crowd at the harbor to receive the excursion. I was down home in fore-noon and Mother asked me to stay down and help her in after noon to make Jessies waist. Annie…up and got the meals…ne boys. She also part…tourist’s report…ame up in evening and…ked the cows. Uncle…and Allan were fixing…fence down south. June 24th Nice day. Annie came up in fore to let me know she was going to town in after noon she took on eof the colts & she & I went in in after-noon. I got $5.00 11 from Uncle Jno A McH (?) got a new pair of summer corsets 3 shirt waists at 5¢ per yd 1 vest 8¢ set of waist pins & chains 20¢ Mrs Fox fixed the toke of my Black silk waist…made for me…Blue cream Jug…Fulford coming…uncle Jno went to…the evening. June 25th Very nice cool day…to church Rev R He…erson gave a report o…the work being done…the presybterian church through out the prov. as it was given at Hamilton Miss H. Tyndal…(?) was sent as a del. By the Sunday school read her report which was a very good one. Jean McHardy has returned home from Brentford…as down in Goderich typ…s College was at church…day Sam Linfield…e over with Harold…started to hoe mang-(?)…Sam l went home again…an and Uncle Jas went up “above” with a load of rails to fix the fence with. I went down home after dinner to help me with Jessie’s Shirt waist Kate and Alice was over Annie came up & got Tea Harold & uncle Jno 11 Written in left hand margin “$5.00” �June 27th Nice day Harold was over before breakfast. Allan went up to help Jas Watson to jack up his barn Uncle J and J were hawling out man…down home after…made a collar…who is going…enterence in the… June 28th Very heavy rain…S.Linfield was he…marigolds. I was down in evening seen a very…streak of light across…sky it Semed (?) to start where the sun set & went right across to the east. I stayed down home all night baked eight loaves of bread June 29th Nice day churned for the first time this year to-day H (?) Haydon was here with peddling & brought the paint…d last week washing…went down home for the…rush painted chairs…Tea Uncle Jno & Harold…up for the sheep after…t down home in…rning and staid all night Uncle Jos. asked Allan at breakfast this morning if he had read the West Huron election protest the objects he had in View was I believe to hurt our feelings as Harold L. was here (but he farted) June 30th Nice day. Annie went into town this morning to beet (?) Miss Emma Grame who was coming up on the 11 train from Clinton Jas P.G went in…the evening to meet…is coming h…from C Busin…Stratford. Also…Jessie out from…entrance. I went…home in evening to 3 new comers. But Mir…and Annie had went…to Uncle Tom. Sallows a…stayed all night. There was a family of Gypsies camped down on the road beside R. Williams fence. July 1st 1899 Nice day. At home here all Harold L. was here hoeing in fore noon. Went home to go to town in after noon. …Mr Hall of the Mile…buried in Dungannon…noon. The remaing…en to the church where…neral Sermon was…ached. Uncle Jno & Allan went to town in the evening There was a little girl dround in sewer ditch this after-noon July 2nd Nice day. Annie & Miss Grams & Allan went to Leeburn. I went to the Hill. Rev R12 Henderson preached a very good sermon I did not go in the choir as annie asked me to sit down in the pew with her friend Miss. Grame. Will. Was out. 12 The word “And” is written over top of the R. �July 3rd The First of…celebrated in G…today. Childe…horse racing…works at nigh…principle at…stayed at home…day as usual. Ba…loaves of bread. Ann…Emma Grame came…the fore noon & had…Allan went to town Harold L. was here hoe-ing all day till Tea time We then went home to go to town with Jm & Grace L. There was Thunder showers in evening and fore noon. Annie & Jessie took Miss Gin to town to meet the 4 o’clock train July 4th …warm day Annie came…in morning to let us…that Mrs. Birnie funer…this after noon. Uncle…ent in to attend it…th Lnce (?). H. L was thining…arrots Uncle Jno ploughing…Summer fallow Mrs McDrurie of Detroit & her husband of Lucknow was down home for dinner & detained father and mother from going to the funeral I was down home in the evening. July 5th Raining mostly all after-noon. Allan hiched the colt up for the first time this after noon He finished…manure in S.M. Harold Jas how…a small churn…noon Riped the…my organdy muslin…to was it this afte… July 6th Nice day washed a…washing Hy H…was here with…in after noon. He…they had a grand time at Port Albert on the 1st of July. I went down home in evening and stayed all night Will and Nell stuart were the before I went down on wheels will came…ly July 7th …his way to town &…ayed all night It…tarted to rain just…was leaving rained…all day Harold was hoeing…Jm & Allan were ploughing…am Linfield was over to see if he could borrow 3 tree bags of wheat to take to the mill to get flower Rained light showers in fore-noon uncle Jno & Allan were ploughing harold howing I picked cherries & Baked 7 pies in fore noon went down home to go t preparitory service at the hill but they were away before I got down & stayed there & spent the afternoon…the two young Clar…up here at ha…clock and lunc…tea ready. We…a thunder show… tea with terrible lig… July 8th Rained mostly al…all day Uncle Jas, & Harold L. went u…for the cattle in fore noon left, red heifer & Jone Heifer who is about calving down H. & Jas took the rest up above again Jack And. rews was here & purchased the four remaining tain- (?) worth pigs at $4.60 per cwt (?) Jno Linfield was here…3 bags of wheat on…way to the millin town…ed 9 loaves of bread &…s of buns & a spice cake…ubbed & ironed to day �July 9th …y nice cool day. went…church. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from Romaus the eighth chap…rst clause of the thirty fith ver. who shall separate us from the love of Christ there was a very good allandance. with two new members namely Christena John*s* kJohnston. Annie led the C.E. meeting in the evening Will was out and walked up & down. July 10th Nice day Unc…to town this m…the 4 pigs. I…home in fore-…were out picking…& the house was… Jsa was there making…rack. He was over ask…Harry Morris who is…up with a soar th…Allan & Uncle Jas went up above to pull week out of the hay fields I went down home in after noon Annie came up in after noon & helped me to pick & stone some cherries I went down home in evening for the Balance…ly July 11th …o started to now hay…gh the cherries…day pieserving…s in fore noon picke…more to make pies…noon baked pies went…n home after milking…go to church but they…were goine as usual mother was at home finishing milking Kate Clark came over in the evening and her three children July 12th Nice day I churned in fore noon Allan & Harld howing Uncle Jno moving Uncle Jm & Harld went to the Hill with Jewel Liz. The little Jones heifer had a little red heifer calf to night I went down hom…Harld L stayed h… July 13th Nice day they…howing & c…hay. Harry Ha…here with…was down home in eve…I Baked seventeen…of bread. was down…after dark July 14th Nice day picked & pitted…three gall crock of cherriesthey were hawling in hay. *I we* July 15th I was preserving cherries aur (?) baked seven pies & two pairs of o.meal cakes. It rained in after-noon A & thawed a little I was puting…wet on my o. muslin…st & ironed same but did…t finished…fogy in fore-noon…nt down home to go…urch but the was 3…the going in the little…buggie & pa would had to…walked if I had went so I did not go. I got a ride up with pa & Jerrie who were going to see Harry Morris who is very ill with a soar throat. �July 16th Nice day. I painted the churn after dinner uncle Jno was cutting next our bush I pulled the weeds out of the onions & cucumbers July 17th was down home…A. load of men pa…way to Ottawa…that they voted…Beau.----July 18th Nice day Uncle J…down to Dunlop to…part of the mower re…brought home 1 lb o h…went to town with g…he sold yesterday to…Johns for wich he got… .60 per cot. (?) he was up here fore the waggon box Mrs Jas Watson was here in after noon & for tea I baked nine loaves of bread & two pans of buns & a jelly cake. July 19th I churched in fore noon…cherries enough in…noon to make seven pies…pies after supper…e howling & coiling up…wawled some in after…I was very tired but…ent down home in after…ark Uncle J&J worked at hay…ill 12 o’clock. …hey hawled in one load July 20th …ay this morning a shower of rain prevented any more Jno Linfield starte to cut wheat after dinner & finished before sunset. Harld was hoeing Uncle Jno started to cut the hay in field at Potters I was down home in evening scrubbed in afternoon. Mrs & Mary Robertson were visiting down home July 21st Nice day I d…ing. They wer…at the hay. I…home in evenin…Received her entr…marks last after…them up she found…had failed to mar…the total. Nettie Y…who tried with h…successful. July 22nd Nice day very warm after noon. I baked 9 loaves of bread also 8 cherry pies Uncle Jas went up to the other place after tea Jno Linfield went with him Jas called in to Chas Mett and it was two o’clock…e got home. John’s…Son (my nephew is…old to-day. It is…go to night since I got…with the hay fork…he leg. A year ago to day mother got a telegram to go to Port Huron as Annie was ill. �July 23rd Very warm went to chur… …Rev R. H. preached a good sermon there was very few there the choir sang very good. When I got back they were at supper here and Robt Bean of Carlow was with them as a guest. Tait & Bessie Clark went up to church with us i… first appearan…S.S. super’d g…cards & they w…sed with their f…at church. Father…mother went down…for Wm Jones sr who…been ill all summe…a soar Knee his do…Aggie arrived home…urday from Dakota… July 24th Very warm Uncle Jno finished cutting the hay down here at tea time they halled in some after tea we had green peas and new potatoes for the first this season for dinner…Harold L. helped…dig them the butcher…d and Jas got a…cee of beef from…at the road. I was…home last night after…rk and as I was going to meet…ncle Henry G. he told me…hat he had cut thistles…Sunday till Billy Bogie came across to him and told him. He said that he could not yet believe that it was Sunday. July 25th Rained a small shower this morning prevented working at the day. Uncle Jno furred (?) received January 5 from uncle Jno McHard…“May *13* nd… “ 22nd… “June 24th13 Some green butter beau…cutting hay on ditches after…back Jas p.g potatoes July 26th Nice day Uncle Jno was up at the other place cutting hay Harod was helping old Sam. L. with hay up at the other place Allan & Uncle Jas was up at Watsons with the little red cow. Mrs. W.L sent down up the pota…Jas Allan& Harld…till Tea time. All…started to w…hay. I went dow…after tea for y…set bread. There w… Mr Peddar there fro…Port Huron on a w…he had breakfast…Alexanders in Cl…and dinner at ou…& returning to Port Huron to n… July 27th Allan was down hom…cutting wheat & Rye. Jas…up here working in h…Uncle Jno, Harold Bro J…I hawled in hay July 29th Light shower in m…they took dinner early & w…rake & coil up hay. Harold…over for his Tea when they same…I churned, pull weed out of… .9 …seven pies & some scons, 13 Message in bold was written between 2 bolded lines at the top of the page. �cleaned…stove & scrubbed kitchen & milk…got Tea washed dishes read a…washed my head & took a be…went to bed about half …one-o’clock Sunday morn…completly tired out. Mary…e horse on the hay…also baked 8 loaves…& buns Uncle Jas was…there place cradling…d the wheat…Linfield was cutting wheat…at the other place Uncle Jm drove *Jas(Unc)* & Allan up…morning with Luce & went…ook he went back for them in…he evening. Uncle Jno Harld…I finished haying down here to day. nice cool day. Diary 2 Mary Longmore Green July 30th, 1899. Very warm day. went down home & went to church with our people Rev Mr. McLean of Blyth preach a very good sermon Taking for his text John third chap. sixteenth Ver. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who ever believeth in Him Should not perish but have everlasting life. The choir sang “Showers of Blessing” While the colection was being taken up. 31st Monday Nice day Uncle Jno Jas & Allan were up above working at the hay. Uncle Jno finished cutting Harold Linfield and I were at home Harold went down to McPhees in morning for machine oil yeast cake & tea I went down home in after-noon & Jessie came up & had tea with Harold & after tea we picked a pail of green peas & a dish of cherries. When Allan came down from the other place Jessie went with him. August 1st Nice day Uncle Jno Allan & Harold were hawling in wheat Uncle Jas was shingling on Barn. Went up above to coil up some hay after tea Uncle Jno went up for him with Luce after Dark I was baking bread. 9 loaves & 2 bars of buns They finished hawling in all wheat after tea 2nd Wednesday Nice day I done a big washing Uncle Jas and Harld were carting away the dirt the Clarks dug up at the gate Uncle Jno and Allan were hawling down wheat from the other place I was down home in the evening *it* Uncle Jno sent down 2:25 to pay for his W.O.U.W.card. 3rd Thursday. Nice day as I was going out for the potatoes to the field north of the house & seen Jno Linfield coming with a load of wheat & Uncle Jas with him. That was the first I know of having his honor Jno P. Linfield for dinner I got a hustle on & made pudding & had dinner a little after eleven o’clock they got down four loads of wheat & two of hay Jas �brought J.P. Lin after the loads were off to get refreshments but I had not got any orders to have them ready so they immedately went out a gain out at 15 m. after 9 o’clock 4th Friday nice day Jno Linfield & our *g…g* men have led down two loads of hay each before Tea it was late when they got them off & got tea it also threatened rain. So Mr. L. went up & got a small load of hay Jessie brought the Mail. In on her way up to Uncle Henry’s on Allan’s Wheel. She came in on her way home & Allan & Her was trying to learn me to ride 5th Saturday Very nice day Allan & Uncle Jas were hawling down hay till Tea time Harold has not been here for three day’s. Jean McHardy Jr. Came down after dinner & we had a good time I scrubbed and, cleaned the Stove. She helped me to get tea ready and wash the dishes we had some Music on the Jews *h* harp I was Chief Musican We were in the parlor for a little while looking at old relicks & near sun set we went out & caught a little black kitten for her I went over to Linfields bars with her Sunday, August 6th nice day with very cold wind went down home & went to church with them. A. Mr Lockhart preached a very good sermon on “Prayer” His sister Nina was there with him Mrs Andrew Johnston took them home With her to have Tea. There was a large congregation presant. The choir sang for a voluntary “God is Love” I stayed down home for Tea Margaret Buchaunan came over & we went up stairs & played & sang Hymn’s till about 10 o’clock. *and* I came home & Milked three cows and fed one calf got the stove ready to light in the Morning Uncle Jas walked down to the other place at the lake. After supper and got home about 11 o’clock. 7th Monday Nice day Uncle Jas. went up to the other place with (John Bill) to horse rake. Allan & Uncle Jno went up in the evening for *the* with the wagon to bring down the raking’s allan went out to the Mill (Carlow) Jessie was up in the after-noon & helped me to bake three rubarb pies & for apple ones. 8th Tuesday Nice day Jno Linfield was here cutting barley at Brindley’s corner, he had his own horses in fore noon & Jno & Jewel in after noon till tea Time he finished cutting before sun set. Allan & Uncle Jno were stoking Harold & Jas were howing. �9th Wednesday nice day till after tea time it rained quite a shower that with some thunder & lightning uncle Jno went down to Dunlop with the old mower & pea puller to get Hillary Horton the black smith to repair them. Harold Linfield stayed all night 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jessie was up for Tea I was down home in the after noon & she came up with me. Jean McHardy is twenty years old today there is an ice cream social at Poitn Farm this afternoon & evening we could not get a horse to go so had to stay home. Allan went down after dark on his Wheel. Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for Vinegar on with Luce & the Buggy Jessie came up with the Mail & stayed all night. 11th Friday nice day Rained a little shower in after noon uncle Jno was harrowin in Summer fallow Jas Harold & Allan are all cleaning out the creek in front the yard up near Linfields fence. Old Jean got her leg caught in the sleighs in the sled this after noon Uncle Jm happened to see her I heard him yelling & ran out & called the men who came& she was soon released Allan went down home in after noon to get the…of a spale Said Mrs Jno Clark was ill & that Dr. Taylor was there I was down hoem in the evening and they told me that Kate Clark had another daughter this is one son and three daughters & the eldest is four years old only. 12th Saturday Nice day they were (Allan & uncle Jas) were working at the ditch in fore noon Allan went to Linfields thrashing in after noon Jas went to town uncle Jno was working in summer fallow till Tea time He then went to Dunlop for the Mower Allan went to town on his wheel some one was mean enough to puncture the tire of the front wheel with a pin. Jessie is fifteen years old today she had the tree young Carks over for tea Mrs ex Reeve Hex(?) Young gave her a vase for a birthday present 13th Sunday Nice day but very cold wind fore the season of the year I went down home and went to church with them. Mr. Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Jane McHardy (Chas sister) was there she is up on a visit from Toronto When we came home they said Mrs Jas Watson was down & said that Jas was here & Annie who did not go to church came down here with her I came down as soon as we came home from church & got tea when we were at our Tea Robt Bean of Carlow came in he came down to ask a hand to his thrashing tomorrow. Allan went up to the his on his wheel to open the church. Dr Alex Taylor’s son is thirteen years old today �14th Monday Nice day I washed a big washing to-day Uncle Jas & Jno started to cut a swath around the peas Allan and Harold were cleaning out the ditch Father sent Jas up to see if he could stay & work here In Allan’s place & let him (Allan) go down & cut there own oats Jas went to Robt Bean thrashing after dinner uncle Jno Harold & Jas [Bro] hawled in barley. McLean Butcher was here uncle Jm got a piece of beef from him 15th Tuesday [1870-1899] Nice day. this is my 29 birthday. Jessie came up in the afternoon. And she & I made a cream pie for the birthday Tea. uncles Jno & Jas, Allan Jessie Harold Linfield and my self took tea. They were hawling in barley in fore noon. & cutting peas in after noon. Annie came up after supper and Said that Dr. Taylor had been out at Jack Clarks & told them that Sandy Burnies funeral was to be *Berr* at 2 o’clock in the after noon Dr Taylor said he was called in on Sunday evening & found Sandy in bed his skin was cold & clamy & his pulse was almost inperceptable and he was not thoroughly Sensible at that time he vomited a great deal & was very thirsty Dr asked him if he had taken anything but he could not get a strait answer. He suffered great pain Dr went up to the Drug store to get some medicine about 9 o’clock and he was back before 10 o’clock and when he came back he was dead. There was a P.M. examination held Monday night the stomach & intestines were found to contain a great deal of green liquid which they thought to be paris green on Wednesday evening there was an inquest held & the jury found that that he had ended his own life by taking paris green the Drs though that he had taken enough to kill two or three men. 16th Wednesday Nice day. Allan went to potters thrashing this morning they got done about two o’clock. After he cam home he was stocking oats. Jno Linfield was here all day cutting oats. Harold went down to Dunlop in the morning for four loaves of bread. They finished cutting the east half of the peas in the field south of the orchard. They were all stocking oats in the after noon. 5 men to… to day. Lilly the red heifer had a nice big black and white bull calf tonight Jas Watson’s breed. I was down home after dark Margaret Bachaunan was there Jas, Jane, Jessie were up at the Hill at the prayer meeting Harold.L. stayed all night. 17th Thursday nice warm day. They finished hawling in the Barley rakening this morning & starte to hawl in peas. Jean McHardy passed through this morning on her way down to see her younge cousin miss Clark Maggy Buchaunan went up to her sister… today with Annie. I was down home after dark H. L. stayed all night. �18th Friday Very Warm day they were hawling in peas all day finished all that is cut. I was down home after dark. Harold stayed all night- 4 churned had good butter.14 19th Saturday Very Warm day. Uncle Jno went to town Just before dinner with luce & Buggy they were busy hawling in oats all day. Allan built the loads, and Harold pitched on the sheeves Jas helped them to unload in the barn. I cleaned stove scrubbed 7 did other chores went down home in the evening & found mother sick in bed. Will was up at Fallows. He got a ride out of town with uncle Jno 20th Sunday Very warm day the warmest we had this year I think Uncle Jas got up at 3 o’clock this morning and went up above to the other place to salt the cattle was back before I was up. Annie came up here in the morning with the “Star” with contains the account of the Late Alex burnies death. I did not feel very well and did not go to church. was in bed all Sunday afternoon. got up & got tea & milked fed calves & went down home in evening & laid in the hammock till nearly 12 o’clock came home & got the stove ready to light in the morning & went to bed. There was a light shower of rain through the with some thunder and lightning 21st Monday Nice day wind went round north & it got cooler in evening Jno Linfield was here cutting the last of the oats for this year in the field at the back of the stable (east) uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow. Harold was working in the ditch in the fore-noon & stocking in after-noon. Allan came up this fore-noon to get his money. He quit working here on Saturday night. Is going to town this after noon to get ready to start for Manitoba tomorrow. Morning. I went down home in evening To stay all night and bid My Brother Allan good bye in the morning When I got down Allan was packing in valice. 22nd *Monday* Tuesday Nice morning Father took Allan in to go away on the seven o’clock train this morning. He (Allan) was in town yesterday and bought his ticket for Napinka. Manitoba. I sayed down home all night to bid him good bye this morning Came up here as soon as Allan & Father left and brought the cows and horses home with me. Uncle Jno was ploughing in fallow Harold & Jas were hawling away earth that had been dug out of the creek. I went down home in the evening. Frank McDonagh had been down in the fore-noon with the assessment roll to get Jean to make it out. Nell, Stuart & Alice Morris had been there in 14 “good butter” was inserted on the lower line. �the evening on there wheels Uncle Jno went up to Watson’s to see when he would be done with the pea harvester. 23rd Wednesday Harry Hayden was here with Peddling Waggon… I went down home in after noon and had Tea Tait & Bessie Clark were there for tea two Young McLean’s passed with Chas. McHardy’s cattle 4 in no. I came home and baked scon & biscuits for tea they told me not to get tea till night after Tea Jas & Harold went down to try and get Ab. Morris to go to stirling’s thrashing Alex. Was here in the morning asking a hand. Jno was ploughing in S. F. Jno & Harold hawling away earth from creek. 24th Thursday Warm day. Jno went to Stirlings thrashing Harold was spreading earth at creek *uncle Jno* in fore noon fixed up some oat stooks after dinner & went to town with Luce & buggy for bread, plough points & Uncle Jno’s boots Willie Watson came down with the pea puller after-dinner & Some tomatoes Bro. Jas came up in the evening, and they engaged him to come up tomorrow & work. 25th Friday Nice day. Jas came up in morning & had a breakfast and went to Percy Stewerts thrashing Thomas Richardson thrashed for him & stirlings he had the misfortune to break one of his fingers at Stewerts. I done a big washing today. They started to Hawl the oats in today the barn is full so they are stacking them. Jas helped to bring in one load after he came from thrashing 26th Saturday Nice day they finished the oat stack, and started to cut peas after tea. a big load of drunken gypsies passed this after noon. I cleaned stove & Baked 5 pies & sour cookies… scrubbed after milking I washed my head and took a bath. Harold Linfield stayed here all night it was the first Saturday Night. 27th Sunday Nice day sun warm with cool breezes. Went down home and went to church with them Mr Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Alex Young our choir leader asked the choir to remain a few minutes after the service He said he had a few words to us before leaving. for 8 or 10 weeks in a visit to friends in Dakota & Manitoba. left Mr Wm. Walters as leader. When we came home Nell Stuart and Alice Morris were there on there wheels. They stayed till sun set I came up this far with them (Will) also accomp. Miss S. as for as Clarks gate Kate Clark & Bessie came over Just before we left �28th Monday Mice day they finished cutting the peas about 4:30 this after noon & then started to hawl into a stack Uncle Jno went down to Dunlop for bread & vinegar I got a ride down as far as home the first ride I had in the carrage this year. Mother got a ride up with uncle Tom in the fore noon she was going to cisite Miss Jane McHardy Sr. Uncle Tom made he gp in & have dinner with them Maud Sallows & Jims Baby went over to Charlie’s with her. Father and Jessie drove up for he in the evening. & got lots of good Musie 29th Nice Warm day I was preserving plums that I picked last night, was down home in the evening uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow Jim & Harold were…the stack & Choring round throwing earth Back from ditch 30th Wednesday Nice day Uncle Jno is ploughing & Harold & Jim finished the stack in evening Jim went up to chas McHardy’s to see Jane before she went away. I was down home in the evening Annie Jean & Jessie were up at the Hill at the Prayer Meeting. They had taken care of the church for a month their time was up tonight. And Johnston’s family has it for the next month. Bill Young thrashed till after nine o’clock tonight. Jim was down at Dunlop last night & got a card from Allan saying that he reached Winnipeg Friday morning at 6 o’clock were to leave in 10 minutes. Jessie went home with Maud sallows from the prayer meeting M. was driving alone 31st Thursday Very Warm they started to hawl out manure on to the pea ground. Annie & Maud sallows went over to Visit stuarts & …Morris. Rained a good shower in the evening. I preserved the yellow plums. st September 1 Friday Nice day Harold & uncle Jim was hawling manure all day uncle Jno was ploughing Annie came up in after noon. With the account of her visit yesterday. I baked some pies and biscuits after dinner. Bro Jas came up in evening to tell us the James Tobin sr. died yesterday & his funeral is to be to-morrow at 8:30 o’clock to R. le church Goderich. I went down home with him after I washed the tea dishes. Harold had gone to bed & Jas was laying on the floor of the lobby hawling and trying to sing failed in the singing thou art but succeeded in the brawling �2nd Saturday Uncle Jno went to the late Mr Jas Tobins funeral this morning. Jas and Harold were hawling out manure all day uncle Jno got home from town & funeral about 4 o’clock we had Tea at five. I scrubbed and cleaned the stove after tea & wash a few things went down home to read a letter Uncle Jno got at the office from Allan. he reached Stocton Friday Night the 29th of August 1899. and a man came on to the car & offered him 2$ per day as long as the harvest lasts and 40$ a month thrash after that. he considered that good wages so he decided to take it. So he got off & did not go to Napinga the place he took his ticket for. Jas Walker is the mans name for whom he is working there are two bros & their sister keeps house for them ole E started to work Saturday the day after he landed working with this Sunday painting… 3rd Sunday Nice cool day I went down home and went to church with them. Will was out home with a wheel McCarthey’s came along from Goderich twp. He got in with them and rode up to Chas Stuarts: Nile Uncle Jno went up to see the cattle & had I with Bob Bean. Bean accompanied him down as far as Rob Roy. 4th Monday Nice day. Jim was ploughing in summer fallow the other two were hawling out manure on to the pea ground Uncle Jno finished ploughing the summer fallows. I was down home in the after-noon 5th Tuesday Nice day Harold & Jim went up above for the sheep in evening Harold & Him started to spread manure on the pea ground after dinner I picked some crab-apples 6th Wednesday They Sowed fall wheat in the summer fallow. And separated the… from the ewes it noon. Harry Hayden was here with P.D waggon I went down home to do some sewing on my mothers sewing machine Father went to town with a load of wheat Jessie came up with me and stayed all night. Father took Jean in to the station to go away back to collage at Stratford. It opened on Monday but she did not get ready till this morning 7th Thursday Uncle Jas went up to the other place at six o’clock with the sheep there was a thunder shower just after he got back Uncle Jno was harrowing Harold breaking cods in Summer fallow till rain came on ploughing in pea groud �8th nice cool day. there were two men here wanting to get pictures to enlarge Uncle Jas and Harold went to town with the laws I was sweeping out the parlor & making apple jelly. I sprained My shoulder yesterday watering the calves It had been very soar today but I have had to work just the same. I went down home after I got all my work done. Jessie was up staying with F.W McDonagh all night last night. 9th Saturday Nice cool day. Jessie came up to help me this after noon about 3 o’clock as my shoulder is pretty sore I washed out a few dirty clothes & J & I abked 4 four cream pies & same tarts Blanche Sallows came in just as we had finish the baking, and she till Jessie helped me to go scrub after I got the tea and J. & Blanch brought the cows. For me. I had promised blanch to go down home after I got through if I could but I was too tired so combed my heir read a chap & went to bed. Jessie told me when she cam up that Mrs.Gorden ( Nee Lizzie Smith) died yesterday her funeral is to take place on Monday after-noon 10th Sunday Nice cool day I got up this morning about 6 o’clock and thought it two early to stay up as it was Sunday morning, so, went back to bed & sleeped till half-past 9 o’clock. I got Harold to put on the fire for me I skimed the mild fed calves, milked four cows came in & got breakfast straightened up the housetook a bath went down home, and, when I got down they had all gone to church but Father & Mother they took the little buggy & I went with them. Blanch Sallows rode down with them. Nell Stuart was at the Hill church on her wheel & Invited Will up he came down from church with us and started for the Nile as soon as he arrived. I cam up here just before dark. When I arrived they had their tea & Uncle Jas was up at the other place & Uncle Jm & Bob Bean of Carlow were out viewing the corn and roots. I milked fed the calves washed the dishes read for a short time & went to bed left bean still bragging & boasting 11th Monday Nice day. Uncle Jno went to Mrs Gordon Youngs funeral it was largely attended her 3 sons & 3 son-in-laws were pall barers. He went up town after the funeral & got 6 loaves bread 7 two pieces of meat. And stayed at Billy Glaziers & had refreshment with Bob Bean & Antony Allan got home for supper about ten o’clock. I got work done & got ready for bed about 11 o’clock Father was up after dark to see if he could get some oats �12th Tuesday They finished ploughing *in* pea field to day. There was a hail storm with very high wind & rain about noon it did not last very long was very severe *wet* for the time. Blew a great many apples *off the* down Sid Smith Jno McHardy son-in-law came in here after dinner & uncle Jno went up and seen the cattle & sold him four. They noticed that one of them was sick & that it had something in like a chip in his mouth He came down here & got Jas & Harold Linfield to go up to caught him & threw him, down & pulled a big piece of tin out of his mouth with a pair of pinshers. I went down home after I got the dishes washed Harold & Jim were in bed before I left here. They had a letter from Jean Jim bro came up in the morning & helped them to clean up the oats the are getting he afterwards came up with a cold & light waggon for them. 13th Wednesday Nice cold day. I stayed down home all night came up this morning before they were up. Harold & Uncle Jas went to Bill Young’s with the two grey cow’s I churned in after noon & baked 4 cream pies Le Tousel was here leaving for them to pick the King apples for Tue. Or Wed. next. I went down home when I was getting the cows & brought up a pail of cucumbers Bob Bean came in just as we were sitting down to our supper & stayed 2 or 3 hours he came to see if any of them were going to the show at London and Uncle Jno decided to go. They were sowing all wheat in the pea ground got it sowed over as far as the corner of the orchard. 14th Nice day with cold wind we have been howing the equnoral gales since Tuesday I was up about five o’clock this morning & the rest were up before that. Uncle Jm started to Goderich at 6 o’clock this morning to take the train for London he drove in with Luce & the Buggy Bob Bean was to meet him at Rob. Roy & goin with him. They got down to London about 10 o’clock 7 left about 6 in the evening. R.Bean had the headache all day & did not enjoy himself very well on that account. The train they came on came around by Stratford & did not get to Goderich till about 12 o’clock Uncle Jim got home about ½ past one in the morning he drove Bean up the eight con. I was down home in after & Mrs Wm Bogie was there. Jessie went for the cows on Allans Wheel. & afterward came up here & stayed with me all night, Richard Jewells house was burned yesterday the fire caught from a stove pipe which went out through the roof it was insured last week but he has not got his policy home yet. it is at the house of one of the directors, Harold went home tonight & took the crad apples. he picked on Sat. 15th Friday Nice day, Uncle Jim went up to see the steer & the cattle before breakfast Harold was breaking lumps in fall wheat in fore noon & digging out the ditches after noon Uncle Jm finished sowing the fall wheat. Jim harrowed after he cane back from dinner time �went to Maskell thrashing after dinner on Elliots old place I was down home in the evening 16th Saturday Nice cool day in fore noon. Uncle Jm was harrowing the fall wheat Jim was at Maskells thrashing in fore-noon Harold & him were ditching in the little ditch north of the Barn up at McRackines fence. I intended going to town to-day. Jessie came up in the fore-noon to help me to get ready & get work done But it got too hot & dusty with high wind, so I decided not to go. Jessie & I went down home after we got our work done. I helped her clean their house mother was making catsup, burnie had been in town & delivered 6 hens that she sold to the Hatcll Keeper in Martin’s old stand at Bidge got 20 ¢ each for them live she also took some roosters in & sold them to Mrs Camrons Gardiner for 25¢ a piece. 17th Sunday warm looks like rain when I started away to go to church there was a very light shower, at the Hill & there was a little hail at the Nile. Annie went to Geo Beans for Tea. Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us from church. Uncle Jas was over at Hugh Chisolems in evening 18th Monday Rained mostly all day. The butcher came (McLean) standing up in his rig so that the rain would run off his clothes, Harry morris is thrashing today. Uncle Jno and Harold went up for a load of wood for thrashing in the evening Jim was Talking to the thrashers on their way down to Joe Morris in the evening & they agreed to come to thrash after S. Linfield I was down home in evening 19th Tuesday Uncle Jno& Harold went up for a load of wheat in afternoon Jno Linfield was over asking hands for to thrash tomorrow after noon. I had headache all after noon went down home in evening before I got the cows. Annie & pa were away to town. When Uncle Jno came home tonight he said that he met Chas McHardy on the foad down at our place, and, he told him that two women were going to town & there horse dropped dead down in slab town, and before they got get anyone to hawl it away. Annie Lawson & her cousin were driving to town, as soon as the horse they were driving saw the dead horse lying on the road. It turned suddenly around up setting the buggy & throwing both girls out A.L Landed on her head & was unconscious for about an hour The scoth Ladies ankle was badly sprained. They were taken to Peter McGenans, and were removed to their home at Dunlop nezt day. �20th Wednesday nice day. Jassie came up to help me get ready to thrash uncle Jno went to town with a load of wheat & got meat & Bread, 6 plates & 6 cups & saucers at Mrs suttans, he went up to R. Beans after he came home with Juce & Buggie thrashers clock. Uncle Jas & Harold went to the thrashing the both came home & moved away some of the old stray stack Jessie & I cleaned out cupboard & … Boiled a ham & baked. went to bed & got up before day light 21st Thursday nice day. Jim and Harold went to Linfields thrashing Uncle Jno was getting the barn ready here & went over at ask a hand at Maskells in fore-noon. Jessie went down home for dishes… after she came up she & I put some straw in straw tick they got through at Linfields about half past 10 o’clock & had their dinners there. Got over here about half past eleven got started to thrash about twelve. I did some baking & mother baked two jelly cakes after she came up. 22nd Friday Nice day Thrashing all day Uncle Tom Sallows & aunt Jean came in on their way to town & gave us some grapes to see the thrashers. Dick Echlin came down with the attachments for thrashing clover in fore noon & stayed all day & thrashed, they finished the grain about 5 o’clock after which all the men had Tea & wet home but the thrashers. They thrashed clover till dark. *Jessie* Mother went home after tea. to prepare for their thrashing to morrow. Jessie & I went down home with some dishes that I would not need and got the mail. Annie & Kate Clark were down to Jones to see Mr. & Mrs who are very ill Will come in on his way for Nile to Town When Jess. & I got back the thrashers had all retired. 23rd Saturday There was heavy white frost this morning. I… potatoe tops & injured th corn considerable also marigolds tomatoes, grapes & other things thrashers got through thrashing clover here about 9 o’clock Jess, & I went into the barn for a few minutes Just as they were finishing to see them Mr. Jno Echin was very kind & showed us the machine They went down home from here & thrashed a little over an hour before dinner. Uncle Jno & Harold went down to the thrashing & I went down & took a basket of dishes after I got the cows milked & dishes washed up after I got down Annie was ready to go up to Alex youngs to get Maggie Buchaunan to fit her brown Serge dress with the white satin Yoke. I went out helped her to hitch up the horse. Mother, Jess & I got dinner. After dinner dishes was washed I came up here to get some things that they needed. When I came up Uncle Jim was at his dinner. I went down to the mild house to get the things ready that I was to take down when there I heard Uncle Jno coming moaning as he walked I looked out & he was at the pump talking to Jim & his face all bruised & black. he said that he was up on a scaffold �puling up the ladder to the straw stack for the rest of the men to come down as it was finished. Just as he had the ladder up the scaffold gave way & fell. … ground throwing him with great violence to the ground every one wondered that he was not killed. Uncle Jim told him to get ready & go to Dr. Jim got the buggy 7 I got Lucy & cleaned & Harnessed & hitched Jim got ready & went with him Mother came up Just before they went away with carnphor & white oil but he did not use them after They went away we both went down home. They got done thrashing about five o’clock they had Tea father payed the, & they took the machine up to P. Bogies. Harold had the cows in when I came up & Uncle Jno & Jim were home from town Uncle Jno was in bed. Dr. Shannon Sr bandaged up his chest & said that he had one or two ribs broke Jessie & Jim came up with a basket of dishes Jessie stayed all night. Harold slept with Uncle Jim as Uncle Jno was hurt. 24th Sunday warm in fore noon with thunder after breakfast I went out to milk & Harold went home to Sam Linfields. When I came in from milking cows Chas McHardy was here… a few minutes Mr & Mrs Watson & Allans came. Chas McH. Brought uncle Jno some nice grapes & treated, mother came up Just after I came in from milking & Hugh Chisolm was in for a few minutes they all went home before dinner. It rained mostly all after noon & there was no one here Jimmy bro came up in evening to see how uncle Jno was 25th Monday Jimmy came up in the morning with some tomatoes. Harold & uncle Jas was cleaning up a grist & choring around till noon The Jas went to Chisholm’s Thrashing. Jas (Bro) came up in after noon & helped Harold to clean out the little ditch up north. The butcher was here McLean I churned in after noon. Annie came up for some vanilla to but in their Show Cake Sara Linfield came over to ask for uncle Jno Just before dark Harold & Jim… the cows in fore me. 26th Tuesday First day of Goderich show. I done a big washing to day. Uncle Jas went to Chisholm’s thrashing they got through about half past 10. o’clock it is very cold today Jim went to town with a Barl of King apples & some wheat did not get home will late. Father called in on his way home from Sallow’s thrashing on Geo Morris Farm Uncle Jas brought home a new spade tonight. I ran out to the road & opened the gate & went out to the stable & …th light till he took off the harness off of the horses. 27th Wednesday Nice day Jim & Harold starte to…posts to put up a wire fence to keep the cattle off the roots & corn Sam Linfield came over to ask for Uncle Jno. And Mother came in at the same time, She told me that I could get a ride into the show with them but Uncle �Jno is in the house most of the time & is lonely so I stayed home and did not go. Harold & I went down home for a basket of tomatoes. We went up stairs & looked at the pictures & has some music By Jessie & I we came up here a little after 11 o’clock & uncle Jno was sitting up waiting for Harold to go out with him & see the old sow. She has 9 little … pig one of the is not right & one is dead. Mother told us that she had got first prize for her 10th crock of salt butter Mrs T Hamilton got 2nd & her daughter Mrs. Goldthrop 3rd Jean got 1st each for plain & ornamental penmenship 28th Thursday Jim & Harold finished the fence & went up to the other place for the cattle to put them on the clover on the north end of his place I went down home & waited there till Annie came home from town. She drove Wm Lee’s horse & got 1st prize Jessie was home all alone & one of the young Clarks was with her (Alice) Father & Mother was up at Uncle Henrys thrashing as soon as Annie came home she went up to the Watson’s Thrashing but the thrasher was leaving just as we got there. She stayed all night & came home the next day. 29th Friday Jno Oak came up this morning to go to W.C. Potters thrashing he had his breakfast here. They thrashed at the old man & about 3 o’clock moved over to Sammy’s place They broke some part of the machine about 4 o’clock & had to stop thrashing & got get it fixed oak left ward with them that he could not come back tomorrow Harold & the two Jimmie’s started the corn but it was raining & snowing in the after-noon & could not work very steady it Jessie came up & stayed all night… went home, she had an… to an Autumn Picnic from her Sunday school teacher Tilly Stirling. 30th Saturday Last of Sept. very cold with showers of snow & hale there was an inch of snow in Stratford this morning & 6 in London. (ont) it has done a great deal of damage to apple trees breaking the limbs down. Uncle Jas & Harold was in the barn cleaning up a grist in fore noon & in the ditch in the after noon Harolds Cousin Jno Linfield came over in the evening and had tea with us Harold time is in to night he has been here 3 months & was very kind & Obliging while here Uncle Jno pud him he got $30.00 for tree months. Jas Bro came up this morning & went to Potters thrashing the got through & he went home to go to summer Salls. thrashing they thrashed there for 2 to 3 hours. Jess was up …noon to let me know pa wagon to town �October 1899 1st Sunday …nice day with cold wind. When I was getting ready for church Sam Potter came in Uncle Jno was in bed & Jas was out side so I had to stay here & talk to him till Uncle Jno got up & when I got down home they had all gone to church so I had to stay home. Jessie stayed all Saturday night with Jill & Mr. stirling & came home with them from church Harold Linfield walked up to the Hill from the corner at the cheese factory & came round home by the school house they said it was very cold in the church they had not got the stoves up so Mr. Henderson held a short prayer. Meeting & they are to have on C.E. Annie went to Sumersalls for T & then went to the Nile Church. 2nd Monday. There was heavy white frost last night Jno Linfield is here cutting corn. Harold went to town with Sam Liza to get some clothes Uncle Jno went to town to see the Dr he took off the bandages & got the hired men to help them put them on again tighter then before I got the horse ready & went down home with him the first ride I had with Luce & the buggy this year. Jack Clark is thrashing & Annie is over helping Kate Mother was washing & I churned & washed the butter for her & Jessie came up here & helped me & stayed all night. I was talking to sam Linfield for a minute at the pump on his way home from J. Clark’s thrashing. 3rd Tuesday Very Nice day Uncle Jim is working at the corn alone this fore-noon. Harold came across this way to bid us good-bye on his way to Woodstock where is to attend Young Men’s Collage. He Met the thrashing Machine coming up from Jack’s to old Clark at noon out here at the gate. Jimmy came up here in after noon Uncle Jno & him put the … in the ends of the stables where the hay fork worked it is the first uncle J. has done since he got hurt & he feels very tired at night. 4th Wednesday Jno Linfield is here working at the corn with the two Jas. There was light showers in fore-noon There was a missionary metting held at Sam Linfield’s this after noon Misses H. Bean & Nety Tyndal also came there from school & stayed all night. There was a returned missionary from India Miss Duncan I think her name was a Leeburn & the … at Leeburn in velet the Carlow one down some of them went Jewlia Johston sang a solo �5th Thursday Nice day Jno. Linfield & the two Jimmie’s are at the corn they finished it & cut some of the hill corn Jno quit early to take grace L. to Benmillar to an extertainment of some kind he did not say what it was. I went down home in evening Uncle Jas started to go to the post O. for the mail but Father had brought it & he got it at there gate Mother & Jessie was over at Bill Young’s getting grapes Mrs Y. gave them a nice basket & I got all I could eat & mother gave me some for Uncle Jno 6th Friday Nice day, the corn & started to take up the potatoes at noon. I made 4 pts of apple Jelly also made catsup tomatoe. Mrs Jas Clark & Mrs Jask were down home this after noon & for Peas 7th Saturday I was making catsup & green tomatoes. also cleaned up the house & Scrubbed pumped water for cattle. There was a few here in evening & Uncle Jno & I bought 15¢ worth, needles 5¢ pins 5¢ Buttons 5¢. Uncle Jim was at the potatoes alone 8th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them Mother came up with me & had tea Robt Bean was here when we came Mother came … & helped me to milk it had started to rain I went down to the line fence with her with the lantern. 9th Monday I was going to watson’s for tomatoes but Uncle Jm did not get the horse ready for me & I had not time to get it & get ready too so I did not go & went down home Jessie came up with me. and stayed all night Uncle Jas was pulling apples 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jas came up again this morning & Jno oak from Dunlop & they finished the taking up of the potatoes Uncle Jno helped Oke & …Jas to put a load of Potatoe in the cellar before supper … walked down to Dunlop after tea Bro Jas hired with Uncle Jno for a month tonight. The was a big fire started in A. Goldthrops last to night it looks like rain but did not. I baked seven pies & Bot of cookies & two pans of tarts this afternoon 11th Nice day after I got my work done & … made I went down home with Jas & stayed all night I went down to see if Annie was going to Dungannon show to-morrow. �12th got up before day light got up here a little after seven it was fogy & raining Annie was to put the mat out at the window if she was going to the show when I was milking I seen it come in & hurrie up the bread baked before I left here Anie had to wait a few minutes & was very anxious to away. Uncle Jno gave 60¢ annie 25¢ to get her ticket & mine was… & spent 10¢ in grapes & peanuts. We drove in Miss symaington (?) was in the buggy with me part of the time & Mrs. J. M. O’Conner, a young man by the name of Moring was there with Jas Davisons horse & got her to drive & she got first prize. They were not members but we went & entered & got her a ticket & she came out all right I drove Bessie home & she came with him Uncle Jno went to town & the Dr took the bandage off & gave him a bottle of liniment to rub on. 13th Very nice day Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with the wool & a grist to get chop & *wheat* flour I done a big washing. Malcom Taylor the agent came in when we were at our dinner, he then went away & came back just before dark he brought the cows from the field for me, had tea, with us & stayed all night & had breakfast. There was a heavy rain Just after he left there. Jessie came in on her way down from Uncle Henry’s with a letter from allan, for me to read. & some apples she got from U. H. to send to Jean 14th Uncle Jas went up to McBrides with gray heifer this afternoon Uncle Jno started to … the first he has done since (?) he got hurt, I baked & (?) scrubbed this after-noon 15th Sunday Nice day went down home & *had* went to church with them Mr. Henderson preached a very good sermon There was not very large congreation I stayed down home & had Tea Jean came up here & stayed all night Uncle J. & J. were at their T. where we came up Mattie Sallows told me in church that Mrs. Goldthrope Baby got badly burnt yesterday & died this morning from the effects of the burns. Deceast uncle & aunt Tommy Hamilton & Lena came to church & had not heard about it. Mrs Wm Ferguson told them & they both left church again. 16th Monday Nice day I mended my shoes this fore noon & went down home *with* & Mother, Fathe, & Annie were out pulling Marigolds so I stayed out & helped them till Jessie came home from school, Then she cam up with me, to get some painkiller for her gum bile(?) Then went for the cows, while were on the road �17th Tuesday Rained nearly all day. Then we were sitting around the house & choring around all day. Jas Jones Wm Brother at Rob. Roy who has been away for 13 years came up here this morning & stayed at the barn talking to Uncle Jas & Jno, for a while then went away. 18th Nice day: the two Jimmies were working in the ditch in after noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for the mail before supper time but did not get any. Jas Watson went to town with a big load of peas & hay & came in here to get Tom. Stirdy’s Mower that they had this last two years cutting peas. Jno Linfield came over also to spend the evening & had tea after tea I got my work done up I went down home with jimmy & stayed all night Uncle Jno told me Linfield stayed till after one o’clock 19th Very nice day. National(?) Thanksgiving day. Sid. Smith ( Nelli McHardy’s Husband) & Steve. Andrews was here & decided to take six of the steers to morrow I went down home & went to church with them I did not go up in the choir but Annie did she & Maud Sallows were the only two in it. Rev. Mr. Kennedy of Auburn preached a very good sermon I stayed down home & had tea they had chicken it started to rain just after we got home. There was a great many people who went to town today to see a race between Jonathan Millers horse & a horse of McDevils of Lucknow McDevils horse won the race. 20th Friday Nice day with frost in the morning. The two Jimmies went down to Dunlop with the apple packers were here and packed 10 Bls of apples… 6, steers, & were… up marigolds after they came back. Uncle Jno was ploughing 21st Saturday Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in the fore-noon & had his dinner at Sauts. And went to Andrews Bros & Co sale of cattle in the Agr grounds in after-noon but did not buy anything brought home some beef & Bread 22nd Sunday Rained & was showery all day, Annie came up in fore-noon & stayed till after dark, uncle Jno went up to the other place to salt the cattle & we had a cup of Tea before we went & when we were at it I noticed a rig pass the window & this was Mr Will Morning from Benmiller to see Annie she got up from her dinner and went out & talked to him for a while & drove off �23rd Monday Nice day garnet Sallow was taking Miss Wiggins in to town this morning & he told Mother to be ready to go up with him when he came back. It was there Wedding day, 32 years today since… were married Tom & Jean when Mother went up she told her that she wanted her to paper… Mrs. S. & Mrs. G. dug in & papered the big room up stayers all but to strips of the ceiling & they had not paper to that Father & Jessie went up roots & ploughing Billy Bean was here this fore noon asking a hand to their thrashing this after noon. Uncle Jas went. 24th Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jim went to Beans thrashing up at Carlow I got up & got breakfast before day light Uncle Jno was ploughing I was down home in the fore noon They finished a little after dinner & came down to Maskells. Uncle Jim came home & *worked* took up marigolds. 25th Nice day Wednesday Jas got up & lightened the stove I had it all ready, I got up & got the breakfast about six. Uncle Jas went to Maskells thrashing and Poro Jas went for Father in the after noon Jean McHardy. came in here in the fore noon on her way down to see her aunt Kate Clark she only stayed a few minutes. I was mix up the Bread when she came in she said she might go over home I went down after & got… ten loaves baked took a bath when I went down Mother… & Father were out in the field taking the potatoes in they had finished the marigolds. Jean seen them out & Sid not come over 26th Thursday I started to wash this forenoon Harry Hayden was here with his wagon & uncle Jno brought pretty little dish with a hen sitting on a nest for a lid & as I was setting it on the table When I was bringing it in a can of mustard rolled against it & broke the dish part in several pieces I was very sorry but could not help it I stuck it together with Melled Alum & sent it down home with Annie who came up to let me know she was going to town tomorrow Uncle Jas went in to town with the apples this afternoon. It started to rain after dinner. I *started* to washed today but did not put the clothes out as it was wet. 27th Friday Raining in the fore-noon some & put out the clothes on the, & got ready to got to town & when I got down home Annie was away so …did not go. stayed down there rest of the after noon �28th Saturday Rained mostly all day. I brought in clothes off of the line & dried them around the stove. Young McLean came here in after noon collecting for the beef that was got when he was round with the waggon I cleaned the stove & scrubbed in after noon. The men rung the old Sow. 29th Sunday Nice day. I got ready & went down home to get to church when I went in wother told me that poor Wm Rhynas was drowned last night in the harbor beside the check water. I was so sorry & much surprise to hear of Mr. R. Sad & sudden death and just after they had told me of poor Billy’s death my bro. Allan came stepping out of the pantry 7 I need hardly say that I got another great surprise we were not expecting him & I could hardly believe my eyes. He looked well & was dressed in a new suit of clothes he bought in Toronto he came Stratford on… night & went to an… & stayed all night. and went & see Jean in the morning & they bought Jessie a plad dress. And he brought it up & gave it to her. When he was at the station he met Matty sallows on her way to Brition to see Mrs. McKonkey (nee Miss Boyd) Allan went up & got Jean to come down & see her. He came up on the afternoon train & came out with Father who chanced & Allan went with us. Will was out & went up at Bob Beans in the after noon. 30th Monday Nice day. Allan came up in after noon & stayed for a little while & went down through the fields & allan went with me. Uncle Jno finished ploughing fall wheat stubble. today the two jimmies were hauling in mangolds when I was down home Kenny morris was going home from town & Annie went out to see when late Wm Rynas funeral is to be he told he that it to take place to-morrow at 2 oclock. 31st Tuesday Halloween Nice day I was down home im fore noon & asked mother to bring me a pair of shoes home from town with her. She 12th November Went down home & went to church with them Wm was out & went up with us. Sarah Jane bell & Gord. Young were not there chas. McHardy & Mr Burns took up the collection Joe. Bell was at church & asked Rev R. Henderson to go down on Thursday & Mary Sara & Gord Young. �13th Monday nice day I was down home in morning they were taking in potatoes out of the field & putting them ma Annie & Allan. I stayed & helped them till eleven o’clock. Then went home & got dinner & went down home in after noon for Jeans old hat to trim up for Jess. With some trimming I have Liz Buchan an came out to Kates & called in to our place & Annie agreed to drive her in and I got her to get my hat & Smiths R. B. Miss Wilson came down from her visit & came up woth me & stayed all night. Jas had a good talk to her. 14th Started to rain this morning Miss Wilson went down home round the road & I went down through the fields Allan heard a boat blow & went in to town to see if it was the St Andrews the boat he was to go on & it was & is to leave at 5 o’clock. he is out in the barn helping to clean up a grist he said he would come up & bid us good bye but did not get I went about ½ past 3 & mother said he had went away about ½ an hour before he walked in & carried his lucheen in a tin box I got some ribbon & braid to trim Jess. Hat. Miss Wilson went up to Watson’s & Annie is going in the evening & Miss Wilson came down with her she is fixing Jessie’s dress sleeves. 15th Wednesday Nice day they are ploughing the roots ground I finished trimming Jessie’s hat & it looks very nice I went down home in evening & took it with me. Miss Wilson was there. it was foggy and cloudy all day 16th Thursday Sara Jane Bell wedding day & the sun came out & shone all day. Miss Wilson went to town & got a ride in with Mrs Harry Morris the me were ploughing. 17th Friday Nice day this is social Night at Carlow C.E I fixing up my clothes this after noon. Got the cows early & milked them got supper all ready for them & when I was in my bed roon getting ready. The dog got out with a bark & a rap came to the door & some one rushed in & I heard the tin box rattling someone walked across the floor & I wondered what he was to do next I was very frightened So I ventured to look out of the bedroom door & I seen it was Sam Bisset the typ collecter. Uncle Jim came in just as he was leaving & the elder exclaimed good Lord man I have taken possession of the house I got ready & went down home & Jessie, Jas, Annie I went in Wm & Hill Stewert were sitting at the table we had a very good long tea was godo & the programme was also very good. Jno Linfield was over here. When I was away A1015 18th Saturday 15 A10 Means this page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Nice day Uncle Jno went up to the other place to start to plough the finished here last night uncle Jim went to town & little Jim was covering pits I baked & scrubbed cleaned the stove went down home Blanch sellows was here. 19th Nice day I went down home & went to church with them Blanch Sallows also went with us the Bride & Groom were there we the offering was being taken up the bride and groom elder held down his head like a sheep & Sammy biset got up & gave one plate to chas McH & took the other him self. 20th Monday. Nice day Uncle Jim went up to the other place to plough. I churned Uncle Jno went up to shepherds with the devin(?) heifer I tied in all the cattle. Went home they got a card from allan. 21st Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jno drove the team up to the other place & ploughed till after noon Jim took the sheep up was down home in after noon for some sugar. Uncle Jno did not some home to his dinner till between 3 & 4 o’clock I baked pies apple & 2 lemons & cookies for men tomorrow A1116 22nd Wednesday nice day rained slight shower last night I got up & we had breakfast before day light & I had dinner party ready to go up for 4 men Bob Beans & 2 sons Geo. Wm with 3 teams were up ploughing uncle Jno took there dinner up with Luce & buggy I went down home to see why they were going to the Hill to the farmers institute came home done my work up & got tea go ready & went down home & walked up with annie & the two Summersalls caught up to up *up* at Varcoes. Miss roso from Guelph gave an address entitled one. Eye in the field & the other in the town it was very entertaining & instructive the speaking was good by the singing was poor 23rd Thursday Nice day. Jim went up to plough he did not get home from the F.S. till this morning Sam. Bisset an elder in our church & some others were playing cards * drinking in the Hotel till 3 or 4 o’clock this morning Jim got a ride down with Sam Bisset. A bad example for a … before the people survey. Bob Bean was not able to get up to go to plough from the effect of Sammy Bisset spree Geo. & Wm Bean & two … went uncle Jno took their dinner up with the buggy I went down home they got a letter 16 A11 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary �from Allan last night it said that he was up Fibre one more & had got work in a saw mill there & is getting 30$ a month. he is working for a Mr Peterson 24th Friday Nice day I washed uncle Jno went up to plough. Jim put somme apples in to the cellar it rained a little after dark Jessie & Blanch Sallows went it to town from our place after school to have their pictures taken to morrow with there SS class & teacher they attended the musical & literacy entertainment in the Temperance hall. 25th Saturday Showery in morning but cleared off in fore-noon Jim went up to Hullett with Liz. this morning he did not get back till about 12 o’clock at night I baked cleaned stove & scrubbed Uncle Jno went to plough in afternoon & got coil at Hill A1217 26th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them there was not many to church the minister made them sit in the center seats there was a Miss Mitchel buried this afternoon from Zion church. They say it was a very large funeral. Jessie came out from town when we were at tea when I came up here Sammy Potter & Jno McNevin of Wingham were here I had to get supper & milk & fed cows 27th Monday Nice day I went down home in fore noon. Jno went up to plough in after noon Jim went to Joe Bells sale 28th Tuesday Jno went up to plough I went down home to sew on machine. Jessie came home from school sick 29th Wednesday Uncle Jno went up to plough … Linfields gossr. … I went down home … night gown on machine… Chas McHardy came in on her way to see Kate Clark Jessie was not able to go to school 30th Thursday Very nice day with bright sunshine Uncle Jno went up to plough after noon Jim went to town I churned. I put in cattle cattle milked got T & went down home to see Jean who is coming up from Stratford B Collage she had just got home & were at Tea I had my 2nd Tea with them came up here with the Lantern about 12 o’clock. 17 A12 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �December 1899 1st Showery Father came up this fore noon to see if he could get uncle Jno to go down & help him to kill 4 pigs but he is not well & did not go. Jim went up to plough afternoon & I went down home to sow *some* at my… night gown on machine they were expecting Alex & …Stirling & Tilly fown from Carlow They came about seven o’clock & had tea left at 12 2nd Saturday Showerly mostly all day I baked 5 pies in fore noon & made soup & baked 8 loaves of bread they did not go up to plough Jim lost his cap last night up at Tiffins hill & went up this morning to get it. I scrubbed & cleaned. 3rd Sunday I got ready after doing my work & went down home to got to church But when I got down they told me they were only going to take the cart & pa & Annie were ready to go Jean was sick in bed but got up before tea I stayed till dark will was out & a Mr. Cevar called for him to go to Mile or Dungannon Annie was expecting her young man to take her to church I write to go too but he did not come until after I left. They went Hill Annie came up this morning to tell me the Willian McClinchy was buried yesterday he died of fever his daughter Marjory was buried the 20 of Oct. December 4th 1899 4th Monday Cold & Snowing & blowing I was sowing & cut to skirt lining, mende …18 man was corring pits choring round 5th Tuesday Very cold very high wind & drifting I went down home in the after noon through the fields the snow was drifted along the fences some of the school children got faces frose going to school this morning and Jas brought the cattle & sheep home tonight 6th Wednesday Very cold & stormy Uncle Jas took sick at stomach when he was at breakfast & went to bed for a while but was all right at dinner time I was working at my night dress & under skirt 18 … indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible �7th Thursday Not quite as cold the men are choring around, I was working at under skirt & night gown went down home in after-noon to sew on sewing machine Tait Clark & Anger Summersall was there Annie & Jas were at a dance at Summersals last night it started to rain & snow the wind went round north & it got colder Jess and Jas were at their tea when I … up Jas went to Dunlop for the mail. A219 8th Friday … day I churned & baked potatoes scons. Robt Beau came down with a grey drake to trade it for a white duck After tea & went down home to go up to the Hill to the Leturary meeting but they were away when I got down & I did not go. Annie spoke for her first time in her life on a debate Rod young was capt on the neg. & W. Gleir on the …Rod got left. 9th Saturday I scrubbed & cleaned stove did up Saturdays work men were choring around the barn. 10th Sunday Threatning rain. Annie came in on her way up to Watsons to tell me that they were only to take the cart to church. I was anxious to go & got ready & went down home & when I got down pa was in bed with a bad cold & Jas was feeding the cattle the two young Clarks were there Jess brought them over & took them hoem again. I stayed till after dark & came up & got tea for Uncle Jas & Jess 11th Monday It started to rain in morning & rained nearly all day. They decided the patrons cheese at the factory to day. Jack Clark was up & got 84 lbs. from five milking he said I went down home in the evening & mother & father & Jean was over spending the evening. it started to rain again & I stayed all night. A320 12th Thursday Very nice morning but it started to blow a terrible gale. from south Chgs McHardy was in with a load of … it was reported that british lost heavy in South Africa today. 13th Wednesday Nice day with North wind freezing some Jno Linfield came over in evening & had tea & spent evening. 19 20 A2 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary . A3 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �14th Thursday I done a big washing it was nice in morning but go a little Stormy in evening Annie came up in evening with some mail uncle Jas went to Dunlop for grocery’s & mail. 15th Friday Rather cold & windy got warmer in evening. 30 years ago to day My father & mother were married here in this old log house. I went down home & finished *put* 21 the frills on my petty coat & finished it Jean got word from Stratford that she had passed her exam taking the highest marks for writing that ever was taken in the collage she also received cong. From … Teachers. 16th Saturday Nice day- I brought in the last of my washing & baked pies & cookies & scrubbed & cleaned stove I finished fooling (?)22 a pair of socks I started Wednesday night. A623 17th Sunday Nice day I went Down home & went to church with them Mrs. McPhee & Olive got a ride up & down with us Annie went to Jno Gallagero for tea. there was quite a no there. 18th Monday Nice day high wind I churned & started to knit a pair of socks. I knit the leg of one it cma eon very heavy rain in evening Br Jas came up with a catalogue to me from the Western Dairy school. Uncle Jno gave him a rooster. 19th Tuesday Very nice day for time of year I finished the sock I started last night. & Knit 1 ½ finger length of the other & went down home in the evening. Annie was up in after noon & said they were going to town to morrow I went dow to see when they were going but got no satisfaction. Uncle Jno was fixong the sucker of the pump 20th Wednesday Very nice day men doing chores & finished the sock 21 22 23 * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that that word has been crossed out. (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. A6 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Diary 3 Mary Longmore Green January 1st Monday 1900 I went down home in fore-noon to get some of them to bring up my trunk. The snow was deep but there was a pretty good track on the road. I had dinner down home. Annie came up with me. The wind went round north + the road was starting to shift. Will came in on his was to town from the Nile. Uncle Jas. went down to Dunlop in fore noon + got home before us. Annie + I got uncle Jas + Jim dinner after we camp up bro Jas brought My trunk up in the cutter just before night I packed My trunk to be ready to start for Guelph in the morning. And did some mending. Annie stayed all night it was so stormy. January 2nd Tuesday I got up this morning to start for Guelph Dairy Collage A.W.C. but it was so starmy I thought we could not get through the roads so I went back to bed. Again Annie helped me to do the work + I done some sewing + baked some potatoes cons the road are badly drifted + it is very stormy we saw Wm Clark + Dr. Taylor coming to Clarks from the north. They had hard job to get through Bro Jas came up in the morning with my black spool silk 3rd Wednesday I was fixing up my clothes + getting ready Joe Gold thropes five teams came through on their way to Ashfield + broke the road, + a number of other cutters + sleighs went through Annie went down home + told Bro Jas to come up for me. I got tea ready + Jas waited till I washed the dishes. Uncle Jim – him carry out my trunk. And I went down home with him + stayed all night. when we got down Maude Will + Blanch Sallows were there + stayed till about on in the morning Father was down seeing Jas. Clark who is very poorly. he got worse about three o’clock abd between one_ two Father came down for Jack Clark they thought he was dying Pa went back with Jack + Geo had the horse ready + pa went in for Dr. Taylor + Wm Clark. Bro Jas took me into meet the train we were 3 quarters of an hour early it is my first time riding on a train. We left Goderich about 15” after seven + got into Guelph about 15” after 10 o’clock I asked a man on the train where I could get the car that went out to the O.A.E + he told me to go over + stayed on the market + I went into a shoe store + they were very kind + the man told me to set down + when the car came he ran out + stopped it + I got on + we got out in a few minutes. I got out + went over to the collage building + could not find the dairy building. So I went in to the presidents door and wad directed away over across the road. I went in + to Prof. Deen offies + registered We then took me into the home dairy Dpt + sent his wife with a team of ponies + cutter to with me to look for a boarding place. I got board at the third house called at a Mrs Young Prof Deen sent a team up for my trunk – I got it �before dark. I felt very tired so I did not go to the collage but went to bed fore a while + wrote a letter home + went up to the Depo to see the soldiers off. There was to terrible crowed of people for six went from the collage. 5th My first Day at collage got along all right but the lectures seemed very hard. Very nice day I went down to Mrs. Marshels to let her know that I had boarding place. 6th Nice day went to collage + finished the hard churning we started yesterday got home + had dinner a little after two o’clock felt very tired + lay down for a while I than went up to the city + bought 3 not books pen + ink + ceiling ware apron two cap spool I came home + made the apron + caps on Mrs. Youngs Sewing machine 7th Sunday I went to church in the morning with Lizzy Young we went to Paisly Met. Church the minister was very nice preach a good sermon. It was raining when we came out of church rained all the way home. I got my feet wet + did not go out anymore all day. So thus my first Sunday in Guelph was spent 8th Monday Went to collage When I came home Mrs. Young told me she had go two new borders. two men a Mr. McGregor + a Mr. Deen. I went up town with Miss Simmerman + bought a New pair of buttoned shoes + a pair of Rubber Shoes cost 1.25 + rubb 45 when I got back Mr. Deen + Mc G were at tea 9th Tuesday Went to collage was on seprators yesterday + today. The Lact + Test Bottles seem very hard to understand. But in time I hope to master it Prof. Deen Went away this after noon to attend a commson in State of Vermont + will not be back till Sat, Mr. Begsteadd took up mathmatics + took deemils for first for first lesson. It is a great help to me + seems to be to others too. 10th Wednesday Nice day see a little more akaret Lact + B.C.T. �11th Nice day went to collage we got a New Lady Student today a Miss Heane from near port Perry she came in for discussion in after noon. Mr. Shone house to up butter Testing. we each got a sample of butter + I was asked to read my score January 12th Nice day at Collage we were on churns to day Miss Rose wen to Farmers institute meeting + we had to make out our own reports, We had a lecture on eggs by Mr. Graham. He had preserved eggs + poched eggs: and gave a very inst, address. 13th Saturday Very Nice day. We got through churning + got our reports Made out about two o’clock, I got home + got dinner about half past two I then went up to city + got a new apron two handkerchiefs + pair of stockings + corset lace came home + made my apron by hand. Most of it Bad to stitch on Mon. Morning went into Geo. B Morris + got a catalog. 14th Sunday Guelph Snowing quite thick I was not going to church But Miss Musslemau called for me + I went with her to Knox Presbyterian Mr Ross preached a very good sermon. on having our heart right + if our heart is right then all will be right. 15th At collage I got up Early this morning + finished My apron before going to school The snow + slush is frose up + the roads are good. 16th Mice day at school Mr WYenchKo our separator instructor Went to Stratford Mr Chadsed of British Columbia is to be in the home dairy till Mr Wuencko + Miss Laura Rose comes back we got an invitation to day from Mrs Dr. Mill to dinner with her to morrow at their January 17 Wednesday Home Main buildings O.A.C. Guelph we were very sorry our instructress Miss. L. Rose could not be with no But her sister Miss Daniels was acquainted with Dr. Mills Family + she chaperoned for us. I might say it was my first banquet + I enjoyed it very much indeed. We had two turkeys + four chickens we had 6 or 7 courses in all Dr. + Mrs. Mills + Daughters were very kind to us It was snowing + drifting some. We had Dr Reed V.S. �over from O.A.C. giving us a verenary lecture this morning it was very good + all will be Benifical thing 18th Thursday Prof. H. He. Deen did not get home from Stratford + Dr. Reed took the lecture this morning again we had poultry lecture after noon. 19th Friday Reed Letter day a Diary School. Prof. H. H. D got home + gave a report of convention that he had been attending + we had Prof Farrington from Uncle Laura’s Damain + Prof Derbyshire Farrington gave a short address + told us to work for our selves. + not always work by rules by learn to think out for our selves Derbyshire preserved his remarks for after noon. When the Lituary was held + it was unusually good. Mr. Baskerville was in the chair + Miss A. Rose actes, sec. 20th Saturday Nice day we got through at collage about 2o’clock I came home + had dinner + done some washing + ironing went to B.A.C. lituary it was very good but not a good as our at diary school. 21st Sunday Very Nice sunshiny day went to Chalmers Presb church with Mr. McDonald from Kinloss + heard a good sermon from Rev 1 Chap 10 ver. Came home + had a headache + went to bed for most of after noon. got up + took tea + went to church Metha church with Mr. Dean. + heard a very good sermon we waited for prayer meeting after church. 22nd Monday Nice day I an feeling some better to day went to collage started on separators again. 23rd Tuesday Examination at Diary coll. It was not as hard all I Expected we had an hour + 10 m to write. We were all (Ladies) invited to home of Miss Rose to practice for ladies entertainment. 24th Wednesday I went to school but had a headache + when I got to school during prof Deams Lectures it got much worse + after lecture I had to retire to the sofa in ladies room + remained there all day It was my first sick day in collage + Misses Roses + all students were very kind to me Miss Rose gave me some of her dinner + covered me up with her fur cape. �Instructor Mr Spraque wanted to send over for the Dr to O.A.C. collage but I would not let him. When I got home Mrs. Young gave me a dose of salts + I went to bed Mrs Young was very Kind. January Guelph 25th Thursday 1900 I did not feel any better this morning + did not get up. Mrs. Young gave me another dose of caster oil + made stay in bed. At dinner time Miss Grace Mitchell + Martha Hunter came up to see me + after a while Miss Annie Rose came in they were very kind indeed I got up about 3 o’clock + sat up till bed time + felt a good deal better Miss Lou. Musselman + Miss Dixon came in to see me after they came home from school Miss Dixon handed me a box saying it was very from diary school + Mr Spraque + when I opened it found it contained Most beautiful bunch of flowers. I was very much surprised it was indeed very kind + thoughtful of them. Mr Spraque sent for them. I shall never for get their kindness. 26th Got up feeling some better. Got ready + went to school. But did not do very Much took my dinner up with me Miss L Rose treated me to home made bread there was very nice I got on street car + had my second ride + it was a free one the conductor would not take and fair from me. 27th Saturday Nice day but frosty. I took my dinner up with me to D. S There were a number of O.A.C. students over. And when we made to up our butter found that we were all short + it is supposed that the students took it Miss Rose was very angry but could do nothing so I came home + finished repairing my silk waist. Studied + went to bed Mr Den went to the O.A.C. lituary with Miss Musselman Mr McGregor + I stayed. Sunday 28th My Sister Jean is 20 years old today. I went up to Moores to get some of girls to go to church with me Misses Mitchell + McAllister went. We went to Chalmers + listened to a food sermon by Dr He took his text from 1 cor. 16 +19. It was snowing + Stormy coming home + I did not go out anymore. As I got my skirts wet + my health is not very good. 29th Monday Went to collage Prof Dean + Miss Rose + other instructors had a talk about butter + Cream by O.A.C. Students + they were reported to Dr Mill President of O.A.C. + it is reported that they got a very severe lecture from the president. �30th Tuesday Very Frosty + stormy at times I took my dinner up to collage. Prof Dean took Lecture 31st Wednesday Nice day but very frosty Prof day farm sup at O.A.C. gave a lecture on swine it was both *instructing* 24 Entertaining + instructive And in after-noon we had a lecture by Mr Wyane Wko sep. instructor. Mr Spraque Prof Dean Shatton Morrison went to Ingersole to convention. February 1st 1900 Frosty at collage on churns to day Butter reports as diff as ever. Feb 2nd Nice day a little Milder than *usual* 25 it has been last few day’s Candleman’s day. at D.S. our literary was held this after noon There was O.A.C. but they did not bring back our butter. There was a debate Mr Stonehouse, Mr. Whitt was on the butter side + Mr Morrison + Mr Baskerville for cheese Mrs. Stonehouse Whitt + Scott *Carried*26 made most points. Miss M Ham acted as sanctuary for first time + was very nervous. Miss Zimmerman acted as critic in very good style. Photograph commity were nominated Mr WynchKo + Mr Pannell were chosen to get prices + C. 3rd Saturday Took lunch up to collage when got through went up to city walked down + got a ride part of way up on milk sleigh there was two Miss Mills + a young man on it going to the rink. I brought a new pair of corsets which cost 85¢ + ribbon 5 book 5 cho 5 I took my book up to post office to *order* draw the money I had in PO he said it would be on Tuesday. 4th Sunday It was snowing in Morning + continued to snow all day. I did not go to church Mr McDonall called down for Mr McGregor + they went to church in evening 5th Monday Went to school snow was deep But the car track was ploughed out + walking was good in it. We had live stock lecture in after noon *We* by prof Dean We had two Jersey cows in class room. Miss Mitchel + I were on Seperators. 24 25 26 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crosses out. �6th Tuesday Nice day I got notice up in collage at noon telling me that My money had been forwarded to Guelph. + If not called for within fifteen days it would be returned So I went up Town with MissHam + Mr Devins and got my money saw Mr. Stewart a neighbor of Mr Dews who is attending the O.A.C. Met Mr W. Y. McDonald a friend of Mr McGregors on the street. When I was coming home Mr Byers Dairy student from Germany caught up to me + we walked home together Colborne Twp Loyal April 7th 1900 I regret very much that it is just two months + one day since last wrote in this diary for the year 1900 I must say the said two months were very pleasant + profitably Spent. My time seemed to be entirely taken up with my studies + work. I regret now that I have not it recorded in my Diary. But I will go back + recall what I can of what is past + gone. We had three term Examination at the collage I came out 1st in second class honors each time on the first I got 68% and on the second I got 68.3% on the third only 65.8% I thought I would have got a better Mark than I did on the last, but did not get as good. 30% of the marks is to be counted on our final exam. The 3rd year students that are taking a special course in dairy were over + wrote with us we did not hear how they came out. We each had two practical examinations in milk testing. Separating + two in pasteurizing + ripening cream + churning one churning was salted on the worker + the other in the churn. We had to make out our butter reports I got 9 marks on each. We had a literary every Friday after-noon after discussion. They were very beneficial as they got accustomed to the platform + to hearing their own voice The dairy class went over to the Bacteriological Laboratory in evening to see the different kinds of bactaria under a powerful microscope + Miss Maddoch + my self took over some separator mud to have it analized Dr Hammomd invited us over the next night to see him dissect a rabbit it was under the influence of eather the Dr said it did not feel any pain we cut it open + we saw its heart beating + its intestines working. It was hard to watch him at first but WL got so interested that we could look at him when he touched its heart it died. He also showed us the muscle in its thigh that is effected with siatic. Dawson Harling was to be up in the gymnasium with lime light views of the ship canal Co. but it snowed so much that the train could not get through we went up about half way + met some of the students coming back. They told us they were not there Mr Herbert Corbett came down + had tea with me at my boarding house. Miss Laura Rose Gave the Dairy maids + instructors our at home on Saturday the tenth of March we had a very nice time I had tea with Mr H Corbett. He got a ticket with Mr Noah + I got one with Mrs Noah he had to round + find his Mrs but had not far to go as each one came down stairs they had a ticket pinned on their back with a name on it + they had to go down stairs + find out by guessing who they were or where they lived or what they were Mr McFeeters walked home with Misses Mitchel + Musselman + Mr Stonehouse with Miss McAllister + I. I got home at 12:30. Mr Dew went out to Ermosa this after noon + Mr McGregor went out to Aberfoil with Mr McPhee. I had breakfast all alone Mr McDonald came down + we went to St Andrews church we heard a good sermon Mrs Youngs two sons Allan + Charley wen tout to the �country to see some friends before Allan goes away to Halifax and they invited me to go out + have + tea with them in the kitchen Just as we were getting up from the table we saw Mr McD coming in + we both went to St Andrews Church again when we come home Mr McGregor had got back Mrs Young who has been ill for a week is feeling some better Mr Den got home Monday Morning from Eremosa. We are to have two lectures from Prof. Reynolds on Physics we are down to real hard study getting ready for our exam on the 22nd + 23rd of March St Patrick day went of quietly at the collage I did not see any one with one bit of shamrock the Annual indoor sports were held up in the gym last. Nigh there was a very large crowd of people there but neither Mr Den or McGregor or myself went we all thought we could not spair the time from our studies about 9 o’clock Jennie Young + I went on Mr Den + McGregors over coat + went over + calle don Mrs Whitesides Den wanted me to go up to the sports but I would not go they had no Lituary at the O.A.C. on Saturday. On Saturday 10th of March 30 of the teachers from the Central school come out to visit the Dairy Collage + brought lunch with them. They invited prof. Dean + the instructors to have lunch with them Miss Rose invited Mr Chadsey to go to + play the piano but he did not go, he took Misses Musselman, Dixon Mc Allister + Mitchel. I went to the Roman Catholic Hospital there was a Mr McDonagh there who was being treated for rheumatism with Whoim Missess Mitchel + Mc Allister was acquainted one of the sisters took them up to his Ward + they had a long talk with him Miss Hollingworth + Myself also went + Mr Daskervall + Rudd. We went all through the catholic church before we went out + it is a very fine building. We walked out all the way + went the wrong road + feet very tired when we was coming back we took the car as soon as we could get it. The sisters were very nice one of them took us all through the hospital when we got home we had tea + prepared for Miss Roses party. Prof Dean + the instructors are to give the dairy students an at home on Monday 19th Sunday 18th 1900 My last Sunday in the Royal City of Guelph. It was snowy + I did not go to church in the morning Mr. McD dcame down + went with Mr McGregor Mr Den went to Sunday school + I stayed home + read a sermon of Talmages out of Mr McDonalds Paper. After tea Mr McD came down + we went to Chalmers pres church the Minister wore a bunch of shamrock + preached a patriotic sermon which was very good when the organist was playing the prelude to one of the hymns the electric light went out the church is also lighted with gas the Minister told them to remain seated for a minute till they would light the gas. And agter a while the *gas* electric light came on again when we came out of church it had started to snow + the walk home was miserable + our clothes were all covered with wet snow Mr McD came in for a few while this was my last Sunday in Guelph. Monday we the ladies were excused from lecture + Mr Spraque + I put up the bunting + decorators in the dairy school Mr Neilson + Miss Rose made the ice cream it rained quite heavy in the after-noon + we felt some what disappointed but it cleared up in the evening + it was clear but then walking was miserable I felt very tired when I got home + lay down for a while before I got ready Mr McGregor waited + went with me. We came home on the car. A Number of the O.A.C. students came over + yelled + hollered out side + rattled at the door trying to get in prof Dean went out + invited them in after luncheon some of them came in + Miss Rose treated them to ice cream + cake when they were going out they cheered the dairy Maids Mr Ianglehart took several flash light views. After the last one all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sign after which Mr �Den asked them to give Prof Dean + instructors three cheers this brought our “at home” to a close. The Gentlemen we got an invitation to bring their Lady friends but the lady students did not get the privilege 20th We had a lecture from Prof Dean this morning on *che* the different kinds of cheese now + Where they were made. The decorations still remained in our lecture room + it looked very nice indeed. They took our piano away to day the corner in the lecture rioon looks very bare + lonely without it Mr Spraque took down the hunting + flags I was on separators today + milk testing we scoured + cleaned each of our separators with Sapolia. I was on the National Separator it is a very nice day. the frost dried up most of the water. 21st Wed. March Prof Dean had the lecture this morning at the close of which he made a few parting remarks thanked us for our attention and saw he was glad that we had all got along so well together + hoped we would try + practice what we had been taught + to honest in all that we would do. When he had concluded the students gave him a harty clapp. Prof Dean seemed sorry to say good-bye. after lecture we separated + churned + scrubbed + cleaned the walls + floors Mr Wiancko + Misses Corbett + Chadsey Cleaned the scales + the milk that girls scrubbed the wall + windows we did not do any milk testing to day Mr Spraque had the discussion the after noon an power. Separator bowls. after which each of the instructors + Prof Dean gave a few parting remarks + advice to the students after which each was heartily applauded Mr Wiancko our home dairy separator inst was called out during discussion + did not come in, so after discussion we saw that he was in the office + the Home dairy went in a body + demanded a speech after some coaking he got up removed his dairy cap + proceeded. He merely thanked us for our attention + hoped he had made plain to us our lessons + that we would get along alright at our exam which is to take place today + to morrow. Mr Den went up town to get our group. but could only get one Mr McGregor invited Miss Musselman to come down + study to night + she she came after tea Mr. W.Y. McDonald, also came down from the collage for a little while he said the boys were having an auction sail of old clothes and boots + skates up in his room + he could not study Mr Den Mr McGregor Miss Musselman + I studied a little till after ten Mr Den then went home with Miss Musselman. 22nd Thursday Our first examination day at the O.A. Collage Mr Den went up to start to write on his cheese exam at 8:30 Mr McGregor + I studied till about ten I then got ready + went up to Moors to go with the girls that boarded there Miss Barber called from the city + Miss Musselman also called + went up to gether The cheese class. Was first finishing their paper when we went into the gym the first paper we had was on separators it was it was a very nice paper I expect to get a pass on it and after dinner from two to four we Miss Roses paper on butter making I was not quite as easy as the sep. paper but I think I will get along on it. After four Miss Rose Miss Zimmerman + I sat up in the dressing room of the gym. Reading + talking for a while we then walked home together. as far as the corner we studied together for our last night a least for 1900 Mr. Den McGregor + I. �23rd Friday Went up to the gym to do our exam at 8:30 this morning We had for our first paper Milk testing it was a nice paper. Next came Prof Deans paper on the forty lectures that we had received from him on dairying building Cheeseries + creameries + silos + cheese making + dairy cows + swine it was very hard + I do not know weather I will get a pass on it or not but I dotrust that I may. And after dinner we had a paper on the out side lectures we had received from the professors over at the collage. Most of them were easy. After the exam was over the instructors + students all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sigh after which we bid each other good bye, we all felt very sorry at parting for it is not likely that we will ever neet again at one time Miss McAllister + I went over to the Dairy. I got a lb of our Dairy butter to bring home + Mr Dew got Cheese he took 1-4 and I took 1-4 + Miss Mitchel took a piece lbs. Mr Den 1-4 + I 9 the photographer sent our large group out to the dairy + we seen it is the best roop in the collage. When I came home I went over to bid Mrs Whiteseds good bye + baby George. after when we were at tea Mr McPhee came in + Mr McGregor + him went over to the O.A.C. Lituary I walked over with Mr Den. The students had there oritorial contest there were 4 or 5 speeches on was by a minninoite he got 4th prize he done very well. I walked home with Mr McDonald + a Mr Robertson came down with mr McGregor they stayed for a while + looked at some pictures + went up to the O.A.C. 24th Saturday Nice day I got up + finished packing my trunks up to the station. I forgot to pay Mr Den My share of the Dray I am very sorry to say Mr. Stewart a friend of Mr Dews came down from the collage to bid us good-bye Mrs Young seemed sorry at us going away she had been very kind to me. The girls from Moores came out + road up on the car with us Miss McAllister paid me 10¢ she borrowed yesterday to give to Mr Ingleheart for on of the photos he took of dairy class in the gym yesterday at noon there was a large number of the students met at the station the instructors were also there I was very pleased to meet Mr + Mrs Henderson our minister from Carlow they were on their way to visit Mrs. Henderson’s brother John Young in Hamilton. In the morning I could not get a 5$ bill changed to pay Mrs Young so Mr McGregor was kind enough to give it to me he said he was coming up on the train with me to Stratford Clinton + I intended to give it to him on the car + he found out at that station he could not come by Clinton with out paying 50¢ more so I forgot to give him his 75¢ at the station when I left I bid him good bye on the platform + he came into the car + shook hands again he had been looking for his money + I did not mind anything about it + he did not like to ask it. I did not think about it until I was away up at doubling. I was horrified to think that I had forgot to pay them but could do nothing so on Monday I wrote a letter to Mr Den + asked him to let me Know how much it was and also wrote to Mr McGregor + sent him his 75¢ in a registered letter in trust that he has got it before this time. When I got up to Goderich my father + Annie met me at the station we came out in the sleigh + had dinner + Annie + I came up here I felt quite lonesome after I got home. TO think that our dairy class was scattered all over the province + even further But I trust that God will bless + prosper each + every one + we �may meet in heaven if not in this world. Mr Robertson a friend of Mr McDonalds came up in the car with me to Berlin + Mr Pannel from Stratford. 25th Sunday Went to church Mr Anderson From S. Africa preached on 26th Monday Went down home in fore noon Mrs Chas McHardy came down + intended to stay + have dinner on her way over to Clarks but I was not here + she went on over to Clarks + called here on her way going home. I gave her a piece of our own dairy butter + a piece of cheese 27th Tuesday Jm McNevin came in first before dinner Annie was going to town I went down + went in with her + Jimmy I left my letters to have them posted with Mr Todd at the star office Jessie came up + got tea for them + stayed all night 28th Nice day I washed 29th Baked Jessie came up + stayed all night 31st Saturday I was busy cleaning up all day + baking pies + cakes April Very cold and Backward spring. Heard from Mr McGregor he received his money all ok and I was very glad to hear that he did so I received a combination letter from the fragments of the dairy class of 1900. They Mt in the office of Mr. Wincko in the home dairy. They were Misses Maude Barber, Lou Musselman, Misses Geo. W. Scott and Arhtur Rudd. They each wrote a piece and sent pieces of poetry and a sheet of butter paper. I was feeling rather lonely and home sick and was glad to get and appreciated it very much. �May 1900 Julie foaled on the 13th and on Sunday Morning. The next night Uncle Jas told John when he came home from the other place that she did not appear to be well. About twelve o’clock after Jm had his stable work done he went to town to get a Vet. He went to Mr Hamilton’s and he was not at home so he went out to Mr Kinnon’s and found him out on the road and he came on here. He was here several times but Julie died one week after she foaled she died on the 20th and left the little helpless foal with weak front feet. We called him Tommy and we all to raise him on cows milk. He is Very Delicate and is a good deal of trouble. 19th Finished house cleaning Jessie came up + helped me with the Kitchen I done the rest alone June Got ready and went down to Guelph on the farmers Institute Excursion Annie Mrs Watson Father and I went Mrs “ was in poor health + was sick and had a miserable time I met Mr Baskerville Misses Musselman + Barber and we went round together all day Miss Rose invited me down for Tea. She gave me some Strawberry plants also some flowers + a geranium slip which lived. Harold Linfield came up from Stratford business collage the last of June and started is word here Johnnies wife came up on the Excursion on the City of Teledo. And Jean went down with her to Port Huron , to try and get a position. Which she did about six weeks after. She helped Annie in the Bake shop until then. Johnnie and Annie, has sold the bake shop to a man from London Ont. And they have rented a house in Port Huron. Have been dept quite busy with taking care of Tommy he some times comes into the house and plays mischief with the dishes and other things also gets into milk house and helps himself to milk bread etc. but Uncle Jno Put an End to such work by putting an extra hook on the door. Harold Linfield went down to Toronto fair to try and get work which he did after some time Johnnie, Annie and Mervin came up and stayed for a few days on a visit. Mervin is a dear little fellow. Father took them to town and they took the train for Clinton there was an institute meeting held the 18th of December at Carlow, Miss Rose of Guelph and Mr Fritz of Woodstock spoke in after noon and Mr Fritz Miss Rose and Mr Grant of Goderich, in the evening Miss Rose, came down and had tea with us. She started a women’s institute. I was Elected President. And Next day in Goderich Mrs Colin Campbell was elected Vice President Miss McPhee of Porters Hill sec Treasurer. I was intending to take the factory course at the Dairy Dpt of O.A.C. and would be consequently be away for 3 months. So I arranged with Mrs Campbell to act as president while I was away. She called a meeting in February + Mrs Elford of Homesville rose and stated that that was there organization metting and she was elected pres. + Mrs Campbell sec. Treas. Mr again elects to these offices at the and I have been busy knitting socks and mitts + Knit two pairs of double mitts and several pairs of socks and then got ready to go to Guelph. �January 1901 1st Busy Preparing to go to Guelph 3rd James (Bro) took me into the station we were half an hour late for the train so I went down to Buxtons and stayed for a while and then went over and stayed with Lizz Buchanan and had dinner. I walked up to the station and met Miss McKensie and she accompanied me down to Stratford. I arrived in Guelph a little before six Met Prof Dean on the street car, going out to the O.A.C. He kindly instructed me to go and stay all night with them it I did not find a boarding place at the O.A.C. I went to Mrs Youngs and she could not keep me as he was full I then had Two Misses McAllister Hewson. So I arranged to stay with her for $2.25 per week. And so I did. 4th Went up to the dairy but did not work as I had not got my trunk down from the depot Mr McFeeters brought it in the evening. When I arrived home I found the trunk in the parlor also Miss Hewson and Mr Craig Miss McAllister is not very favorable impressed with the boys but Mr Scott is coming the 1st of February and she will be there be more content Dunlop. Oct. 6th 1897 Mr. Wm Rennie Guelph Dear Sir: Would you please mail me a catalogue of the sale of pure bred stock to be held at the agricultural Collage and Oblige Yours Truly Jno. A. McHardy Dunlop P.O. Ont � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Mary Green Diary Collection, Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Green Diary, 1889-1900 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1889 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Mary Green Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text Mary Longmore Green Dunlop, P.O. Year 1899 John 3.16..17 ver 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life 17 God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He hath showed thee, o.man what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, & to love mercey, and to walk humbly with thy God. ( God is Love ). January …1 1st New Years day…Church. Walked…very frosty M…Lockhart preached taking for his text “God is Light.” Mifs Wilson was here all night Uncle Johnnie was over at Mr. Bob Bean’s in after-noon January 2nd At home all day Mifs Wilson was here all night went up to see Mrs Campbell Uncle Jm and Jas was at the Hill and Leeburn voting. Mr Ashfield Hugh Chambers ^ and Mr Holt of Goderich were elected…misoners for Ashfield Colborne & Goderich town Joe. Goldthrop and Alex…ung were defeated. Jas. Taylor Alex Robertson Richard Jewell Cpt. Wm Young were elected conclers and Kernigau was deveated. January 3rd I was down home. Jsa was up for uncle Jm. To go down and see a sick cow. Miss Wilson returned from visiting Misses Campbell & McHardy with a sprained wrist. Uncle Jim was up at Charles McHardies Mifs Dale started to teach at S.S. No. one Jessie and Jim started January 4th At home all d…And rained all af…oon Mifs Wilson was h…ing carpet whags. January 5th At home all day fine clear frosty day J…(?)2 was up with the amil Uncle Jas went to * the* 3 Dunlop, at night 1 …indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible. 2 (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. 3 * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that the word has been crossed out �January 6th Was down home in the evening intended to go to litaurary at the Hill but go disappointed Harold Linfield was over in after-noon & stayed for tea Hugh Girving was here & bought 7 lambs. January 7th At home all day Uncle Jm was in town with …us. Very stormy &…rosty Jm Linfield got…o ride with him from Dunlop. January 8th Went down home to go to church with them but owing to the bad roads they took the cart Jsa. Jessie & Jimmie went and there was not room for me. So I stayed home and read a letter from Annie who arrived in Detroit on the 2nd of Jan. She went to Port Huron to visite Jm. Wife & Child on Christmas day and stayed one week in P. He wrote a letter to her. When they can…said Rev Robt. He… preached a very good…which I trust they…be the better of having listened to Uncle Henry was down to McPhees for Epsom salts for the sick cow Allan went up with him January 9th At home all day sewing carpet rags. Fine day Mrs Wilson went to town from down home January 10th Washed. Fine day Went down home in evening Allan at Zion was buried to day Uncle John is not well with bad cold or La… January 11th At home all day fine day baking bread and ironing Uncle Jm is not better but is able to go about. January 12th In town got new vail, Rubbers oxford shoes stockings. Sold 8 doz of 1898 Eggs to M. Nickolson for 16¢. part cash & part trade~ 4 Fine day started to thaw towards evening got a letter from Annie 4 Note written sideways on page in left margin reads “Rec. From J.A…5.00”. �January 13th Uncle Jm. Is not so well to day was in bed most of the day I was down home in the evening for M…star to put a blister on him. Very Fogie and, thawing *raining* all day preparitary (?) s…at Smith’s Hill Mr.Fairbairn J…d Mr. Burns. Joine…th certifacat & Je…ie Green joined also. January 14th Raining mostly all day uncle Jm is some better. Jimmy Green was here helping Uncle Jim to do the work at the barn Robt Glonn (?) was down in the evening *trading* with a hen to trade for a rooster Uncle Jim went to Dunlop for the Mail. January 15th At Church. Very bad roads pa had the light…aggon we had to get out and walk through the snow drifts in…laces. Jas. Lallows (?) and Mrs Anderson was there for their last time before going away Communion Sunday Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text January 16th At Church with Jsa & Jennie nice day. *Business* Yearly Business Meeting After Church service Rev Mr Hamilton of Lonsbourg preached taking for his text fourteenth verce of the eight chapter of…Luke. for every o…f exalteth him se…all be abased: And …t humbleth himself shall be exalted. January 17th Fine day at home all day down home in evening wrote letter to Annie. January 18th Fine day down home with boots to be returned had Robt Bean for dinner & tea also Jno Linfield for tea Social at Point Farm given by Mr & Mrs Wright in aid of Leeburn at which /2¢ was realized January 19th At home all day baked 10 loaves of bread and cleaned three chickens McNovin (?) was here in…ning & Jsa was up in the after-noon asking for Uncle Jno. January 20th Went down hom in evening to go to hear the debate at Carlow. But when I got down I was informed that there was a Meeting of the Farmers institute & the debate had been �pospond until Monday 23rd . We got a card from Annie saying that there is a great deal of sickness in Detroit. January 21st At home all day not feeling stro…snowing and…fore-noon clear…in after-noon…and little Son was here. January 22nd At Church, nice day sleighing, Mrs. Robt. Bucharman (?) from the N.W.T. was there. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from first Timothy fourth chap 8, 9 and 10 verces. And having food and raiment Let us be there with content 9 but they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare. …nd into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in… struction and perdition 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. January 23rd At home all day Uncle Jas was up at the other farm in the evening for a load of wood. Uncle Jno is much better to-day. thawing all day, Mr. Archibald of Seaforth & Mr Mc Clusky of Goderich…was here buying hor…and offered $130.00 fo…Debate at Sm… Milton Tyndal argued bout (?) stirling Ellenor Watson and Mr Rod. Young acted as judges and decided in favor of the Queen’s. January 24th I was down home in fore-noon Uncle Jas went to the mill in town with a load of chop. In after noon. Robt. Bean was over in…he evening and got two…oosters nice day Find day was down home in evening helping *with* to quilt a shaker (?) Hammel (?) quilt Pa was up here in the evening McClusky was here again this evening trying to buy Tom Stay’d down home all Night. January 26th Thawing a little in fore-noon, stormy in after noon. At home all day cutting carpet rags and cleaned two roosters. Mrs Young was over home in after noon got my flowers frose *last* to night January 27th Stormy At Home all day Brother Jas. Was up… evening with mail… letter from Annie…lcolm Taylor was here all night �January 28th Storming some in after-noon I was down home in the evening. Allan was at the P.O. and got a letter from Annie Sewing carpet rags January 29th I was at Church. there was a very good attendance considering the cold frosty day Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text the whole of the thirteenth psalm. It is a year ago to day that the late Clare Robertson was buried…ite stormy and frosty January 30th …t home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags. Hugh Girvin Died this morning suddenly. January 31st At home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags frosty day. Jimmy (bro) was up in evening and helped uncle Jas to clean a load of wheat in evening February 1st Frosty day and snowing a little. Uncle Jno was in town to get V.S. Joe. Hamilton to come out to see George Morris Black steer that got paris green on Monday I was down hom…all…The late Mr Hugh Girvin was buried to day. February 2nd At home all day washing and scrubbing Uncle Jas was up to bush for a load of wood in after noon. Dr Joe Hamilton was here seeing sick steer nice day Canamils day clear and sunshiny. February 3rd Uncle Jno was in town (walked) Seeing the Dr Shannon I was down home in the evening Liturary contest at Hill between boy’s and girls Capt’s Yound Dr Telly Stirling. Telly side won there was a very large attendance Judges were Ed. Fischer Jno Lawson and Miss Dale. Jennie took part in a Dialogue and in three Chorosus also gave s Resitation. I baked eleven loaves of bread was sewing carpet rags ect, February 4th I was at home all day Jas was up in after noon helping uncle Jm to do chores. Snowing in fore-noon. Sunshine in after-noon & very frosty at night. Will came home from God…sick with the… �February 5th nice day I went down home to go to church but was too late. They had gone about half an hour. helping uncle Jno to give sick steer groul delayed me. February 6th Nice day I was down home in the evening for oat-meal to make groul for the sick steer got a ride up with pa & ma who were going up to Chas McHardy to spend the evening pa & Jennie were in town in after noon…he was consulting…J.R. Shannon about her eye & got ointment to remove the growth. February 7th Nice clear frost day Uncle Jas was in town after noon with a grist of chop stuff I was at home all day February 8th Cold day, I was down home in fore-noon. Will went back to town last night. pa Jessie and Jennie are in bed sick with the gripp. Allan is able to sit up. at the store… Wrote on the morning the 16th February February 9th At home all day… and storming some Mr Samn’s Linfield was over and got some papers February 10th I was in bed sick with the gripp all day moved in the parlor on the sofa with great difficulty in evening this is uncle johns birthday 2 years ago to day the little grey filly died Terrible frosty February 11th In bed all day Very frosty – 18 and 20 % below zero uncle Jas was down to Dunlop for…read and coal oil February 12th In bed all day very frosty. *Uncle* twenty two years ago to day since Grandma died Allan was up to day with a letter from Annie �February 13th Uncle Jas was in town with a load of live hogs very cold & Frosty storming a little I go up & got washed and got them some potatoes ready to boil found everything frose in the cellar. Chas McHardy called us to see how the steer was who was getting… February 14th In bed all day pa(?) was up in the morning and Jessie in after noon a little warmers today & sun is shining Mathew Foley was up in after noon February 15th I was up sitting at the stove in room a little white in after noon Old Dr Shannon was in to see uncle jno He was over at Linfields Sam. has the grip & inflmation on lungs Jas was up in evening with the mail February 16th Nice day Jessie was…ck mostly all day J. McClusky & Mr Archibald was here this morning and brought Chestnut Tom of the sun of one hundred ane forty-five Dollars Uncle jas. was up for a load of wood. I got up after-dinner and was able to get the supper. February 17th Thawing all day uncle jno was in town at the Doctor and getting medicine for the steer. Debate at the hill to night Jennie spoke on the side that was…by one point it was decided that steam had done more for the good of the country than the press. I was a good deal better and was able to go round all day. February 18th Nice day thawing all day Jessie was up all day. Colquhoun Stewart was over visiting in after-noon Uncle Jas. was down to Dunlop in evening for Bread & powders for steer and got home some time Sunday morning. Chas Mcphees daughter who died yesterday was buried today. Annie arrived home from a six weeks stay in Detroit Port Huron in Clinton. February 19th Nice day I did not feel well enough to go to church and went down home in After noon Annie came up with me and Robt Bean was here for tea Rev R. Henderson was in the sick list to day & was not able to come to church So Mr Wilson ca…down from Aburn and held a prayer metting. they told me that there was quite a good attendance considering the disagreeable state if the roads our people down home took the sleigh. The new choir that was organized last sang in it for first time after returning from her visit �February 20th Nice day was down home in the evening Jsa was not feeling well at all nor Allan. Uncle Jno was up at McNevins Paying John for some work he had done last summer Sephen Andrews was here this evening and bought some sheep February 21st Very nice day. Annie was up in after-noon and helped me to church Bye-election for the commons was held to day. Robt Holmes editor of Clinto ran as liberal cand. & Robt Mclean Conservtive can. Mclean was defeat by Robt Bean cam…over with “pony” for Uncle Jno and took him up to Smith’s Hill. Uncle Jas was also up (all in after-noon) Billy Jones and Jno McNavin call in this morning for McNS Crobar Robt. Mclean jr better known as Bull dog Mclean was here this morning inquiring about Uncle Jno’s health ( or electioneering). February 22nd Snowing and Thawing Annie called in this morning on her way Up to see Uncle Henry who has the grip February 23rd Nice day clear and frosty Allan and bob Bean was hear helping to kill *pigs* three pigs. Annie was hear in after-noon helping me ( who is in very poor health ) to get Tea for the men. February 24th At home all day not feeling well. Annie came up & she and I white washed the kitchen which was smoked black. Annie took la grip and had to go home before the scrubing was done I also took ill and had to go to bed. Jessie came up and got their Tea a stayed all night and slept with me on the sofa February 25th I was sick in bed all day Jessie stayed till after noon and scrubed the kitchen floor. C. Stewert was here5 this after-noon to invite me to a quilting bee at his sister in laws Mrs Percy Stewert and also a party in the evening I was sick and did not see him Jno Linfield was here in eving and had Tea which Uncle Jno prepared. 5 Note written sideways on page -- “Mrs Bunk McPhee was buried today” �February 26th In bed all day. There was a thunder storm in the evening. Jsa ans Jas were up to church on the cart Mr. Henderson from Hensle preached Will and N.S was at home for dinner. Jas came up to see how I was in evening February 27th In bed all day but feel a little better Ma came up in fore-noon & stayed till evening Jessie came up after school and stayed all night February 28th In bed all day not feeling quite so well Ma came up in after noon and stayed till Jessie came from school snowing and blowing in after-noon old Mrs Duncan…Phee Funeral took place this after-noon Jessie stayed all night with me March 1st Nice sunshiny day. heard crows for first time this year to day Uncle Jas. went to town with the sheep Stephen Andrews bought. Jessie was hear doing the work alld ay I was in bed all day Ma was up in evening asking for Mrs Clark March 2nd Jessie went to school this morning. Ma came up in fore-noon and got dinner and stayed till after dark. Uncle Jas was in town for shop Nelly & Mary Young were over home visiting this after-noon. Alex McCloud and family moved from Jas. Watsons house on the Morrow Farm down to Geo. Clark’s on 8 con. Jessie and Jas came up after school and went home with ma March 3rd Dull & thawing in fore-noon. Raining after-noon. Able to sit up Jessie came up after school ma, pa, & Jennie were in town Dr J.R. Shannon performed an operation on Jennie’s eye. March 4th Nice day Jessie was hear all day. Uncle Jim was up to the Hill with Tom getting him shod Uncle Jno was down home & had Tea March 5th Very stormy & Very high wind at home a…Jas was up in the evening & says the roads are drifted. No one from here or down home went to church to day �March 6th Nice day Jessie did not go to school Young McCluskey was here *before* at day light Uncle Jim took Tom down to Dunlop & got him weighed (1720 lbs) I got home about sunset well load with intoxicants Bros. Jas was here all day helping Uncle Jno to do the work at the barn. March 7th Nice day Jessie went down home to go to school this morning but heard down home the Mifs Dale is in town sick and is not able to Teach Jessie and mother came up this after- noon and did some baking for us I was out in Kitchen for breakfast for first time for over a week March 8th Sitting up mostly all day I got supper ready to night Jessie went down home this evening March 9th I was up mostly all day to day Uncle Jas went to town to get a grist chop also had 11 doz. Eggs @ 14¢ good sleighing March 10th Up all day Very Nice day thawing sleighing nearly gone Stephan Andrews was here and bought the Grey cow for the sum of 38$ Jack Tiffin and his uncle Rubin was here try to buy Lord Lenton Offered 75$ 80 being asked. Jessie came up after school to night March 11th Fine day Uncle Jno went to town this after-noon & brought Home a new cooking stove Allen went in with him & was here for Tea. Jessie went home this after-noon Uncle Jno brought her a new pair of buttoned boots I finished rendering the Lard to day March 12th Snowing and blowing some nearly all day Jessie came up this mornin & stayed till evening I was in bed most of the day March 13th At home all day feeling Better. They set up the new cooking stove this afternoon. Jessie Came up with a box of pills (?) she got for me at McPhees as she came from school Jno Linfield was over in the evening& had Tea Annie called in on her way home with a bowl of jelly from Mrs Watson �March 14th Nice sunshiny day Annie came up and helped me to wash in fore noon March 15th Raining & very high east wind last night Jno Linfield was over helping to ring pigs & stayed for dinner S. Andrews sent out two boys for the grey cow and sent a ch for $ ¢ (37.50) March 16th Clear and frosty I was cleaning & boiling pigs heads and feet Allan was up with the mail and helped uncle jno to move over the old stove to Barn. Jessie was up with a message from Geo. Bissett about corn March 17th Annie was up this morning helping me to cup up meat for potted head Uncle Jas went to a liturary contest at the Hill this evening the capt’s were Mrssrs Jas 6 Glenn Ja & O. Barknell The Judges were Mrssrs Munroe, Seymore of Aburn & Wm. Stoddart of Goderich Barknell’s side won by eleven marks there was a good program me and quite a large attendance A.M. Pollys sale to place to day March 18th I stayed down home all last night Jessie came up with me and helped me to scrub and do the rest of the work. Uncle Jas was at Dunlop in evening March 19th Jessie and I went down home to go to church but was to late so we staid home & got Tea William Long of Benmiller was buried yesterday, he Bob Bean was over in evening 7 was only ill 4 days March 20th Snowing and blowing in fore noon Reuen Tiffin of Lucknow came of or Lenton the bull with a sleigh this fore-noon he bought him for $75.00. Jessie came up after school with an invitation to cousin Bella McFarlan wedding on the fifth of April I went down home with J. and stayed all night Bob Bean was to get possession of Wm Howells Farm to day. 6 Note sideways on page – “I got a Callander from Annie in P huron.” 7 Sentence inserted in smaller writing between lines. �March 21st Very cold & Storming from the east very few sleighs on the road mending & fixing my cloths all day & doing house work March 22nd Fogy & thawing Wild thunder storm with close lighting after dark Uncle Jno snowing & thundering & lightning was in town after noon Jas went up to bush for a load of wood. Bro Jas Came up in evening with my S.R.8 . I stay alone all after-noon 7 felt very lonely March 23rd Stormy & Bblowing in fore-noon Bright sunshine in after-noon Jno Linfield came over in morning to say that he would bring down a load of wood as he came from the blacksmith’s uncle Jas also went up in after noon J.L. was here for Tea Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs. mending my clothe & baked scons & Biscuits for Tea March 24th Nice sunshiny Day fairly good sleighing Uncle Jas went up for two loads of wood. I was down home in the evening & stayed all night March 25th Started to snow in fore noon very stormy at night Uncle Jas went up for 2 loads of wood. I was mending my clothes mostly all day March 26th Mothers Birthday She is fifty four years old I was at church today for the first time since I took the grippe sat facing the audence in the choir for the first time in my life at Smith’s Hill Rev Robt. Henderson preached taking his text from Romans Sam. Bissett had a horse paralized on the way coming to church. March 27th Nice day Annie came up & helped me to bake & do some work Jas Watson came in on his way home from town Uncle Jas was up for a load of wood in fore-noon went to Varcoes with the grey Heifer in after noon & went to Dunlop in evening for bread 8 The word “cording” (?) is wriiten inside the top part of the letter R. �March 28th Snowing some mostly all day Uncle Jas was up for wood in fore-noon Mr and Mrs Chas McHardy came down in the evening & had tea and stayed till half past eleven we had a good time J.T. Dickson sale of farm stock & implements took place at Seaforth to day March 29th Stormy & drifting Mr Saml Linfield was over after dinner with some papers Uncle Jas went up in evening for a load of wood Bro Jas was up in evening for the loan of a cant hook to bring down Logs from up above for wood March 30th Nice sunshiny day the road past here is pretty badly drifted. Jas Linklater & Hillary Horton was here this morning breaking in a colt & paying for wook bro Jas was up in the evening with the paper. Jar. McBride & Maud Sallows & Will & Lilly Ferguson were visiting down home this evening March 31st Good Friday Nice day good sleighing but the sun is pretty hard on it. Ma came up this morning to see how Uncle Jas was he was in bed yesterday after noon with la grip is better to day & went up for a load of wood to the bush. I went down home in evening & stayed all night. Wm Jones Jr. was there inviting them to a ball at summersals on Monday night April 1st frosty & snowing at times Jessie came up in fore-noon. And helped me to make apple butter Uncle Jno was in town with wheat and got a load of corn. very good sleighing April 2nd Nice day. was at chuch Rev R. Henderson preached Bob Bean was here for tea there was a very good attendance we had the sleigh was up at C.E at night Annie led the meeting there was a fair attendance with good order Maud Sallows sang a solo Clara Tewslay played the accompament April 3rd I went down home in Afternoon ma. Jennie & Jas were in town with the sleigh Je was getting her eye operated upon. Uncle Jno was back at Duncan McNees sewing (?) seed peas Jno McNevin was here in evening �April 4th Nice day thawing the sleighing is done I was down home in evening percy Stewart was there looking for a girl. failed in getting same April 5th Nice warm day snow went away a good deal cousin Bell. McFarlane is to be married in Mar. toba (?) to day Uncle Jas was in town getting his boots mended got home between eleven and twelve o’clock Annie was up in after-noon April 6th Nice day I was down home in after-noon sewing on the machine Allan was with Jno Clark shingling Reeds barn. Roads are very bad condition Uncle Jas was over asking for…five years ago today Uncle Sandy died Mrs Sam’l Linfield who had a slight stroke on Friday Last Jessie had a letter from Bro. Jno in Port Huron April 7th Dull all day misting rain at times Bros Jas came up in evening to change a couple settings of eggs Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home & stayed all Night April 8th Nice day with cold wind Bro Jas came up for uncle Jno to go down & fix a calf Maud Sallows was there making a Black luster (?) skirt for Jennie April 9th At church nice day but very bad roads Mr R Henderson preached a good sermon & we had good Singing Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us. Five years ago to day sinc uncle Sandys funeral took place. April 10th Nice spring like day I heard a Baltmoral Oril for the first time this spring this morning I stayed down home all last night to bid Jennie good Bye this morning before she left home for Stratford Where she intends taking a three months course in the Business Collage of that city. Allan went down with her uncle Jas went to town this after-noon I went down home and stayed all night. �April 11th At home all day cutting rags for a mat thawing a good deal very heavy rain with thunder in after noon flooded the creeks & carried away fences Annie came up in evening & stayed all night. Allan came to Goderich last night & stayed all night with Will and ca,e out this morning April 12th Nice sunshiny day with warm wind the snow is getting a clearing out to day Mother told me that it is 39 thirty nine years ago to day since her grandfather Capt. Jno Annand (?) died. he was 93 years old I went down home and stayed all night the two Miss Summerralls were over home for tea & walked up to prayer meeting with Annie. April 13th Nice day John Oak (?) of Dunlop was here all day thrashing peas I started to peg a mat for the door this after0noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home and stayed all night. *the*… April 14th Nice day the snow is all gone to day, but the road s are very mudy. Tenny the red cow had a nice little calf this evening it is just the color of Lenton Uncle Jas went up to Duncan McNees this afternoon for seed peas. I went down home in the evening and stayed all night. Kate Clark was over in afternoon and said. That they had a foal, Calf and four cows down at old Clarks this morning April 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in town with the Wagon Allan was in too, and got a ride out with him Rehd (?) Morrow of Nile was here in afternoon. Annie was up in the evening to see if she could get a rooster The organ factory in town was on fire this evening abott 7:30p but did very little damage. I finished my mat that I started last thursday to night Ma and Jessie had a letter from Jean to night she is well & doing well. April 16th The ground was white with about two inches of snow this morning But the sun came out & it soon disapeared. I was at Church in after noon our own minister preached R.H. had tea donw home got a ride up here with Wm he had a livery horse and buggy was on his was to the Nile we met Mrs and Mr Jas Watson going down home & went down after getting supper ready & milked the cow & fed the Calf �April 17th Nice day Uncle Jno started to plough the sod field in front of the door Jno Oke (?) was here thrashing peas he finished about three o’clock in after-noon I was down home in evening and stayed all I started to peg a little mat Jessie wast at school and witnessed a fist fight between H. Tyndall who is teaching at S.S. no. one during Miss Dales illness and Lennie Walters son Jno Wattern (?) he tore her apron off and hit her with his hands he was expelled from the school to night By trustee Frank McDounah to-night Mrs S. Linfield is much worse mentally Dr. Shannon out way April 18th Nice day quite warm uncle Jno. Went up to varcoes with a heifer this evening Jas was over at Bill Youngs. I went down home Annie was up at sallows and Campells for rubarb roots their Rachel cow calved down home last night April 19th Nice day Goerge Bean (Bobs) was here for seed oats this fore-noon Rained quite a shower last nigh lots of mud to day I went down home to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away and I did not go. Alex Young led the meeting Rev Robt. Henderson was detained from being presant. He was performing the marriage ceremony of Miss Godfray of Kingston to a Mr. Sproal of Dungannon. Bro Jas was up here in the evening April 20th Nice warm day. uncle Jas went up above to fix the fances. I went over to over to ask for Mrs Linfield and was away for a couple of hours came home Baked fife pies & little cakes Wm Young was here after dark inquiring for a hore to buy Uncle Jno ploughing April 21st Nic day. I finished peging the little mat I started on Monday this afternoon The gradd is beginning to look a little green to day. I went down home after dark and stayed all night. Allan came up for Uncle Jno to go down Fancy had a little foal about about twelve o’clock. She shou not have foaled for a month Uncle Jno stayed all night And slept in the stable from 3 till six. Rained a couple of showers through the night. April 22nd Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in after noon for choped stuff to in 31doz and 4 eggs @ 9¢ he brought home a new copper stove boiler from G.N. Davis. I was down home in the evening and up again got my supper dishes washed just at 12. o’clock. Their Spto (?) cow had a nice calf down home this fore-noon9 9 directly above the word fore-noon, the word “steer” is written in small letters. �April 23rd Nice day I had a bad cold and did not go to church in bed all after noon went down home in evening and stayed all night pa staid out with the litte foal all night April 24th Nice day I did a big washing to day in my new boiler Annie was up in the evening and said that Fancy’s little foal died at noon Wm Burrows the Sheppardton store keeper was here for first time with his peddling wagon this after noon April 25th Nice day I was down home in after noon and started to make Mothers black sateen waist Jno McNevins Jr. Wife was buried in Wingham yesterday. April 26th Nice day I went down home in the evening to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away up at uncle Henrys and I did not go Jsa and Jas was away for tile and got a letter from Jean saying that she had been sick with a sore throat and missed two days from collage. April 27th Nice day Bella Green from Sheppardton came her this morning before I had the cows all milked she went down home for dinner and call in on her way home Old Sam. Linfield was over after dinner and Jno in the evening and went to Watson’s with a Grey heifer. Uncle Jno was down home seeing a sick cow Robt Bean was there and performed an operation I was down home in evening came up Near mid night and washed supper dishes. I white washed the milk house this after noon. April 28th Nice day very high wind in fore noon Jm Linfield was here at noon for grain. I was serv. ing at ma’s sateen waist I was down home in the evening. Rod. Young was their to see about taking the hawling(?) of the milk and looking for seed barley Annie and the two summersals were up at Sallows (Tom) sewing carpet rags. April 29th Nice day very warm summer heat. 80%. I…old up the doo…this afternoon Watson Jas was hear for tea and got seed. Took on old gun home with him to repair Allan was up and hired with Uncle Jno. He went to town after wards and came home with a new bicycle. �April 30th Very warm with thunder a little rain at night I was at church and wore my green dress & white sailor for the first time this spring Rev Mr Hamilton of Londsboura preached a good Serman from Acts 27 chap. 27 (?) Ver. there was a very good attendance Mr Henderson exchanged pulpit with Mr Hamilton May 1st Nice day. Allan started to work here this morning They started to plough behind the house where they left off last fall. I was down home in the after noon Kate Clark was over for lime to White wash Wm Burrows Peddlar was but I did not see him May 2nd Nice day I washed some blankets in fore noon bake The first Rubarb pies of the season in the after-noon Geo. McPhee was here in after-noon and for all eggs Allan went to town on his wheel to the forsters meeting this evening Jessie came up and staid all night with me May 3rd Nice day much cooler Rev Robt. Henderson was here this fore noon visiting Uncle Jas and Jno were both in. he read the fifth chapt of the general apistle of James and gave a nice prayer he was to go to T Sallows for dinner. And Howells for tea Mrs Henderson was not with him she is in Woodstock attending a missionary meeting. The little red cow that I call mine had a nice red Bull calf to day Annie was up fo the white wash brush and I made arrangements to go to prayer meetings but when I got down home she was away so I did not go But stayed down home all night. May 4th Nice day Allan and uncle Jno sowe the first grain this spring to day. Mrs Tom’s Sallows and Blanche was down home this after noon. I dug my flower bed this after noon May 5th Nice day working around did my saturday’s baking this after noon Jessie was up in the evening with her navy blue skirt for me to mend. I went down with her and stayed all night pa was in town and heard that poor Ruby Robertson died to day Her funeral is to be on Sunday after noon at two o’clock. Jessie got a photo of Johnnie’s oldest son to-night. It is a good picture �May 6th Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in fore noon. I was intending to go but did not get. Scrubbed and did some baking Allan and Uncle Jas sowed the root ground next Linfields May 7th Very nice. There was no church at the Hill to day owing to the Funeral of the late Ruby Robertson I went down home to go but Mother Annie and Jas was away I was very much disapointed but could not help it. Jessie came up with me and had a tea and stayed all night May 8th Nice day very high wind from the north. I washed in fore noon – Wm. Burrows was here after dinner with peddling wagon. Uncle Jas and Allan took the cattle away to pasture this after-noon. And fenced till after dark I was down home in the after-noon. Colin Campbell the fish peddler was here this after noon for the first time this season Uncle Jno got two trout for which he paid 40¢ May 9th Very nice day I did a big washing of bed clothes in fore-noon. Went down home in the after-noon. G. McPhee was here with peddling rig when I was away. Uncle Jno and Allan are sowing the peas in the field in front of the house to day. Jno McNevin was here this evening also Jas Glenn with a bag of potatoes Jessie went up to Sallows from school to stay all night Mother is house cleaning in her bed room May 10th Nice day with high south wind I sowed my flower seed in bed at the bed of the house this after noon Mr. Barknell saw Allan in the field at corner and told him there was strange cattle in “up above” uncle’s Jas & Jno went up after with Lucy & Buggy to fix the fence & remove cattle Allan finished harrowing peas in afternoon. Jno McNevin was here in the evening bidding us good bye before leaving Brindley’s place at corner for Wingham. May 11th Very nice day. There was a big rain last night or this morning before day light Heard that Sam’l Mathis Barn at the Nile was burnt with lightning Uncle Jno and Allan are preparing the field at the corner of Barley Jas is “up above” sowing grass seed. Young McLean the Butcher was here this after-noon uncle Jno got 50¢ worth of beef. We seen Hiram Brindley leaving this morning with john McNevin and family and a load of baggage. I baked eleven loaves of bread today �May 12th Nice day. I white washed my bed room to day went down home in evening and stayed all night. Allan & Uncle Jm were sowing Barley in the field at the corner. It is five months ago today since I was in town There was… May 13th Wind went round this morning and it go very cold Mother and I went town this after- noon with Fancy and buggs I got a New White walking hat $1.40. Pair black cashmer stockings .25 vail 10¢ (white) salt cellar with top 5¢. Allan and Uncle Jm finished seeding to day May 14th Nice Day but Cold There was frost last night ice as thick as glass water. Mother Jas & I went to church Rev Mr… preached a good serman to a very good congr. In the typ.hall. In Memory He said he firmly believed that we would take our memory with us when we departed this life Robt Bean of Carlow was here for tea. Allan Jarvis McBride. Harry Gallagar wheeled to Lucknow this fore-noon. Annie was up at Watsons. May 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in Goderich with 4 barn (?) pigs Andrews Bros & Co purched. I was down home in fore-noon, Annie was getting ready to go to Clinton to Jas Grames rasin of a Bank (?) barn. I was digging in garden in afternoon Jessie came up in evening and stayed all night Allan went home May 16th Started to rain about 6 o’clock this morning and was showery all day Jessie stayed home from school she and I Baked seven pies bisc. & scons. In fore-noon Went down home in after noon Jas took Annie in to the Train this morning. McPhee was here and got 36 Doz eggs. I did not see him May 17th Showery mostly all day Jas came up in evening with mail. The cows were out in the summer fallow to pasture for the first this year to day Uncle Jno and Allan started to pough the summer fallow to day �May 18th Rather nice day. I went down home this fore noon washing and baking Bisc’s in after noon Allan & uncle Jno ploughing, Uncle Jas diging around trees in the orchard. I was down Home in fore-noon. Mother was washing Mrs Chas McHardy was down and Mrs Jad Watson called in on her way up to the *Hill* Carlow May 19th Cold north wind I was down home in fore-noon *Allan and* helped Mother to rinse out her clothes Uncle Jas went up above the salt the cattle and fix fences Joa. Was in town for chop for pigs Jas (Bro) Jas went into meet Jennie at the Station she has come up from C.B. Collage Stratford for a week and two days. Allan and I went down home after dark to see Jean & we both stayed all night. May 20th At home all day scrubbing & cleaning up I put lace on my white petty coat to night Took a bath and went to bed May 21st Nice day Went to church in typ hall. Rev Mr. Henderson preached to a very good attendance Stayed down home and had tea Had a hot discussion with Annie about who did the most work. May 22nd Started to walk to town Got a ride from down home with Mr Owen Jones. We got in to Goderich a little after 11 o’clock I took my black Silk Waist in to see if I could get it made over I took it to Mrs Peter Fox. I had to rip 10 the waist apart it took me till two o’clock I then went up and bought lining ect a Robinsons and had it sent down. Went up Chas Nairns & bought 3 oranges for which I paid 10¢ went down to the harbor park and ate them for dinner. I then went to Mrs Fox & she took my measure & told me that she would not have it ready to 1st fit*ed* till Thursday. I walked all the*y* way home and felt very tired and had very sore feet Jessie came up with me and got…while I milked and fed calves. May 23rd Riping my silk skirt apart went down home in after-noon. Mother and Jean were in town with Fancy. J. got a new White skirt & and pink & white muslin waist 10 Note Written sideways on page, “Rec from J A McH 10$ ten”. �May 24th Nice day Uncle Jas went to Blyth to meet Mcbeen with Jewel got home between 12 & one o’clock. I was sponging & pressed my silk skirt in fore noon cut out linings & basted it up in after noon. Allan went to the Nile to a Teameeting on this wheel. The crowd was so large they ate(?) all the provisions they had collected. Jessie came up on her way home from Uncle Henry’s & I went down with her And sewed the seams of my skirt and run the Velvet findings on the bottom. Uncle Jno & Allan finished sowing marigolds & carrots and Allan took the drill home to Harry Morris & got a bag of seed potatoes May 25th Nice day Allan & Uncle Jno are hauling out manure for corn in field at Back of house beside the…ad. I got ready after dinner and started to walk to town called in down home. Annie went out and hitched Fancy up for me to drive her in but I did not want to take her. So pa said Annie could take one of the colt. I looked very like rain but we got home with out getting any rain. Mrs. Fox fitted the lining of my waist I took my skirt in & she fitted it I got three quarters of a yard of pink silk to make a yolk which is to be covered with lace I had the misfortune to drop 6$ six dollars in peddaro (?) store & could not find it for sometime at last I got it lying under a table in the center of the floor Jack Brown… only clerk in the store at the time May 26th Nice day Jas came up in the morning when we were at breakfast for Uncle Jno to go down and see Fancy who was very sick when mother got up in the morning. he could do nothing for so pa sent Jas. to town for Wm Clark V. S. when he came out he said she had inflmation of the bowls & he could do nothing for her she died about 12 o’clock noon Clark stayed with her till she died & after-wards had dinner. I was working at my skirt went down home in evening to go to practice Annie was not ready…d it Looked like rain Miss Made(?) summersal came over for butter milk & stayed the evening and we did not go I stayed all night May 27th Rained I was working at my skirt Uncle Jno & Allan are hauling out manure. An went to town in evening on Bike Uncle Jas went to the corner for bread. I went down home 7 finished my skirt. Nell Stewert & Sara McKnight were there on Bikes Will was also there they had left just before I went in. May 28th Very warm. went down home & went to church with them to the church re-opening our fam was all there but John. Father & Mother took the little buggy & one of the colts & the rest of us the light wag…church was full & there were some out side that did not get in. Rev Mr. Alex McMillan ex pastor preached a good sermon. Taking h…Text from �Denteronon (?)… 32 Chap. 7 Ver. Rember the…days of old, consider the years of many generations ask thy father, and he will show thee: They elders & they will tell the. The choir was on the new platofrm and sand Showers of blessing while the collection was being taken up. There was a terrible thunder storm just after we came home from church our barn at home was…uck by lightning on the north west corner I got down here just as the rain started in a very short time the fields were nearly covered with water *I* Uncle Jno & were in the house Jas was at the barn Jno & went to… till the worst of it was over Annie was up at Uncles Henry’s & call in here & I went down home with her & stayed all night May 29th Rained a showe very early in morning. Jean went down to Stratford to Business collage Pa took her in to depot they washed the sheep here in after-noon. I went down home to go up to the Hill with them to hear Mr… Lecture but they were a… was very much dissapointed but could not help it Uncle Henry was down & Mrs Wat…call in on her way from to… May 30th Nice warm day Allan… Jno spreading manure went down hom in after noon & churne a little cream I had gathered got some from ma to churn with it. Annie went to town to the C.Ec Conservation Nell Clark read a paper. there was a small attendance. Annie gave the report from Smith Hill C.E. society May *31st * Uncle Jno went to Dunlop for bread…cle Jno went to Carlow to meet …the Lord of the Mannor with Liz…went down home Just before dinner with a letter to mother that Uncle Jno got at P.O. last night. I was from Alex Birnie asking her to go in and see his Mother who was been in bed since the 15th of April I rained a heavy shower While I was there it did not last long Uncle Jno & Allan are hawling out manure *Nice day white frost last night* June 1st Nice day I wash a big washing. Harry Hayden was here with his peddling Waggon Uncle Jm & Allan hawling out manureI was down home… June 2nd There was white …Father & Mother…town Mother we…Mrs Bernie who is…weak but she know (?)…quite well her daughters…Watson from Detroit…staying with…er & one of her grand daughters a Miss Williamson. they got a letter for me from Arthur North Dakota they said they were not sure about the address and opened it and Annie read it. I �do not intend to ans it. Uncle Jno & Allan finished hawling out manure for Roots Jack & Geo.C Clark June 3rd …Jno Barker were…raping out the dishes…the road machine and…ug up the gate way opp. …te here. …ice day. Uncle Jno & Allan were digging post holes down south along the ditch between peas and pasture I scrubbed after supper went down home in evening Uncle Jno went to town fore bread & got a piece of beef at McLean’s Sam Linfield was iver looking for a job for Hawrold (?) June 4th Very warm. I went to church wore my organdie muslin for first time this spring Rev… preached le E…service. Took… Philippiauns… first clause of th… “That I may kn… the C.E. Choir sang Mra W Howell played the organ. June 5th Very warm day there was s thinder shower after it did not rain very much Uncle Jno & Allan are ploughing gor corn the road scrapers are at work. Wm McWhinney and men were repairing the Barn down home the lightning damaged… mending my shooes to … went down home in…g ucle Jas went down…t Mr Oak to sheer the… heep. Harold Linfield Brought up a batch from Jearp (?)…ery warm. Mother came up to help me to white wash the Kitchen but I was sick could not go on with the white washing Father was up at Tea time & said that he had sold Bennie to Antony Allan for 95$ Uncle Jas & Allan went to Billy Jones with the sow. I went down home in evening June 7th Warm day. I dug… of Rubarb & sowed… took down the… for washing a… they were sowing to… the road side to day… putting up my bedroom… & it slipped & my hand wen… through & I cut my fing… Ann… came up Just before dinner & we whitewashed the kitchen in the after noon to help pa to run a line to build a New line fence on went to Dunlop after Yea for bread. … nice cool day Uncle… Allan went to the… shore for a load of…osts Uncle Jno st. … ted to p…ough the summer fallow. I went down home… the evening. June 8th Nice day I white-washed the lobby in fore-noon & scrubbed in after dinner Also planted 37 tomatoe plants. Uncle Jno went to town in evening for beef & Bread Allan & Uncle Jas ploughing in summer fallow A went to Dunlop on his wheel Mother was up at Tom Sallows at a rag bee �June 10th Nice day. Jno…here shearing s…day till Tea ti… Jno & Allan…ploughing the…down home in the ev…trying to learn to ride on Allans Wheel with Jessies assistance. W le Potter had a big bee helping him to hawl pressed hay to town Father was at it. June 11th Nice cool*d*day. I had the head ache and did not go to church. Annie came up for tea. And I went down home with…after I milked…cows. Allan and…Gallagar were in…at Knox Church…s was up at the Hill…to C.E. And as he was coming home at Robt Williams gate he seen Some one cross the road and crawl in through the Geo McPhees fence with the pasture field. He though it was Geo. Clark and we after wards learnt that it was him. He went Leeburn with Nell his sister and after they came home he took his satchel and too the road for unknown…it was not kn…away till next…I did not l…of coming up the…when I new that th… some one struggling…it so stayed down h…all night. June 12th Nice warm day Campbel…fish peddlar was here Uncle J. got 3 Trout from him. I was down home after tea to see if any of them was going on the exurson to the O.A.C. Guelph and they told me that they were. I came home and got every thing ready…getting an early…kfast in the morning. …Just got nicely to…when Allan came…and told me that they…changed there minds and they had decided not to go. I felt very much disapointed but I did not want to travel alone so had to content my self…home. Queen the little grey heifer calved this morning the cal…is black with a few white hairs though it & is a female. June 13th Very warm. Uncle Jno & Allan are working at the fence Levy started to put the wire on the line fence f…noon. Jessie broug…my muslin dress…& said they were…Tea-meeting at Lee…got all ready but…not come in in time…Annie walke up here but it was too late to go & looked very much like a big storm and it came. It was a terrible rain with very close lightning. Allan went to the T-meeting said there was small attance June 14th Sun was shing very warm & bright this morning but there was storms of rain. …very close thunder and…ning. Annie and I went to …Hill to the Missionary…ng. The Nile. Leebrun, Goderich…union Goderich Twp. They were all represented but Leeburn Mrs. Rod. Young the president led the meeting. Mrs Duff of Goderich gave a very good address…as a lady from union read a paper but we could not under stand her and an other from Aburn which was not much better. Refreshments were served after the close of the �programme. There was a thunder storm while were at Tea but it did not last long. The sun was shining w…were coming home June 15th Nice day wind w…it got much colder that Alex G…m ha…killed by lightning…I went down home af…dinner. Miss. Summersal wa…over for their hats that Anni…was cleaning. But they were not done. Allan and Uncle Jno found one of the best lams lying on the road sick last night And this morning it was dead. Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with a grist this after-noon. Allan and Uncle Jno were working at the fence south June 16th Nice day. I baked 8 loves…with the new BM. Flour…le Jno & Allan were…fence Jas scraping…e yard. I planted some…bbage plants after dinner…ice day I scrubbed cleaned stove Baked. Took a bath after rest went to bed Allan went to town I went down home last night and stayed all night I finished papering the cup-board this fore-noon Uncle Jno was over at Linfields before breakfast fixing some little pigs Geo Rice went away today. June 18th Mice day. I went to church Rev R. Henderson went down to Hamilton to be present at a meeting of…He stayed over…Mr Wilson came down &…class and led the…He read one of…sermons. The text…taken from Mathew…19 ver. there was not a la…attandance I went down h…in evening. Heard that Geo Clark had returned after a weeks absance in unknown regons. June 19th Very nice day. I done a big washing. went down home in after-noon. Uncle Jno went to town after for turnip seed. Allan went to town on wheel and wen out…e excursion on the Toledo…nted to go very much…ncle Jno did not ask…I with him in the buggy. …ent down home to see…other would go to Detroit. But she had to get Jessies clothes ready for her ak (?). She is going to town to try the enterence So I had to stay at home though I am very much dissapointed and feel very malachony over it. Jno Linfield started to do their statue labor to day. Uncle Jas made arrangments to go on the excursion to Detroit to morrow morning Rate $1.00 moth light exc 254 June 20th Nice day I was up this morning befor…and had break…about six. H…drove the two…to the dock in…light wagon. …I went down home in eve…and was trying to laar…ride on Allans bicycle mo…was over having Tea with Kate Clark They got a letter from Jean to night �June 21st Nice day. Annie came up with me last night and stayed all night – Helped me to milk & go breakfast for me this morning. Allan and uncle Jm started to sow turnips this…spoiled the seed by…ing it with rape seed…mistake was discover-…ter two row had been…d. Allan than started…ion on his wheel for…nore. He got in just a Mr S. Sloan and A. Cooper were starting to Donaly Johnston & Miss Em Currans wedding. He got back where we were at dinner they finishe sowing in after-noon. They went to Carlow after tea with Liz & stayed till the wee small hours. I was here all alone milking & doing up the chores. June 22nd I was up first this morning got breakfast ready and called up the…but only one r…they felt very…their last night…Mance. In for …Jno was almost…ely Knocked out…noon But moved round…little in after noon June 23rd Nice day Uncle Jas go…home this morning about four o’clock from Detroit There was a large crowd at the harbor to receive the excursion. I was down home in fore-noon and Mother asked me to stay down and help her in after noon to make Jessies waist. Annie…up and got the meals…ne boys. She also part…tourist’s report…ame up in evening and…ked the cows. Uncle…and Allan were fixing…fence down south. June 24th Nice day. Annie came up in fore to let me know she was going to town in after noon she took on eof the colts & she & I went in in after-noon. I got $5.00 11 from Uncle Jno A McH (?) got a new pair of summer corsets 3 shirt waists at 5¢ per yd 1 vest 8¢ set of waist pins & chains 20¢ Mrs Fox fixed the toke of my Black silk waist…made for me…Blue cream Jug…Fulford coming…uncle Jno went to…the evening. June 25th Very nice cool day…to church Rev R He…erson gave a report o…the work being done…the presybterian church through out the prov. as it was given at Hamilton Miss H. Tyndal…(?) was sent as a del. By the Sunday school read her report which was a very good one. Jean McHardy has returned home from Brentford…as down in Goderich typ…s College was at church…day Sam Linfield…e over with Harold…started to hoe mang-(?)…Sam l went home again…an and Uncle Jas went up “above” with a load of rails to fix the fence with. I went down home after dinner to help me with Jessie’s Shirt waist Kate and Alice was over Annie came up & got Tea Harold & uncle Jno 11 Written in left hand margin “$5.00” �June 27th Nice day Harold was over before breakfast. Allan went up to help Jas Watson to jack up his barn Uncle J and J were hawling out man…down home after…made a collar…who is going…enterence in the… June 28th Very heavy rain…S.Linfield was he…marigolds. I was down in evening seen a very…streak of light across…sky it Semed (?) to start where the sun set & went right across to the east. I stayed down home all night baked eight loaves of bread June 29th Nice day churned for the first time this year to-day H (?) Haydon was here with peddling & brought the paint…d last week washing…went down home for the…rush painted chairs…Tea Uncle Jno & Harold…up for the sheep after…t down home in…rning and staid all night Uncle Jos. asked Allan at breakfast this morning if he had read the West Huron election protest the objects he had in View was I believe to hurt our feelings as Harold L. was here (but he farted) June 30th Nice day. Annie went into town this morning to beet (?) Miss Emma Grame who was coming up on the 11 train from Clinton Jas P.G went in…the evening to meet…is coming h…from C Busin…Stratford. Also…Jessie out from…entrance. I went…home in evening to 3 new comers. But Mir…and Annie had went…to Uncle Tom. Sallows a…stayed all night. There was a family of Gypsies camped down on the road beside R. Williams fence. July 1st 1899 Nice day. At home here all Harold L. was here hoeing in fore noon. Went home to go to town in after noon. …Mr Hall of the Mile…buried in Dungannon…noon. The remaing…en to the church where…neral Sermon was…ached. Uncle Jno & Allan went to town in the evening There was a little girl dround in sewer ditch this after-noon July 2nd Nice day. Annie & Miss Grams & Allan went to Leeburn. I went to the Hill. Rev R12 Henderson preached a very good sermon I did not go in the choir as annie asked me to sit down in the pew with her friend Miss. Grame. Will. Was out. 12 The word “And” is written over top of the R. �July 3rd The First of…celebrated in G…today. Childe…horse racing…works at nigh…principle at…stayed at home…day as usual. Ba…loaves of bread. Ann…Emma Grame came…the fore noon & had…Allan went to town Harold L. was here hoe-ing all day till Tea time We then went home to go to town with Jm & Grace L. There was Thunder showers in evening and fore noon. Annie & Jessie took Miss Gin to town to meet the 4 o’clock train July 4th …warm day Annie came…in morning to let us…that Mrs. Birnie funer…this after noon. Uncle…ent in to attend it…th Lnce (?). H. L was thining…arrots Uncle Jno ploughing…Summer fallow Mrs McDrurie of Detroit & her husband of Lucknow was down home for dinner & detained father and mother from going to the funeral I was down home in the evening. July 5th Raining mostly all after-noon. Allan hiched the colt up for the first time this after noon He finished…manure in S.M. Harold Jas how…a small churn…noon Riped the…my organdy muslin…to was it this afte… July 6th Nice day washed a…washing Hy H…was here with…in after noon. He…they had a grand time at Port Albert on the 1st of July. I went down home in evening and stayed all night Will and Nell stuart were the before I went down on wheels will came…ly July 7th …his way to town &…ayed all night It…tarted to rain just…was leaving rained…all day Harold was hoeing…Jm & Allan were ploughing…am Linfield was over to see if he could borrow 3 tree bags of wheat to take to the mill to get flower Rained light showers in fore-noon uncle Jno & Allan were ploughing harold howing I picked cherries & Baked 7 pies in fore noon went down home to go t preparitory service at the hill but they were away before I got down & stayed there & spent the afternoon…the two young Clar…up here at ha…clock and lunc…tea ready. We…a thunder show… tea with terrible lig… July 8th Rained mostly al…all day Uncle Jas, & Harold L. went u…for the cattle in fore noon left, red heifer & Jone Heifer who is about calving down H. & Jas took the rest up above again Jack And. rews was here & purchased the four remaining tain- (?) worth pigs at $4.60 per cwt (?) Jno Linfield was here…3 bags of wheat on…way to the millin town…ed 9 loaves of bread &…s of buns & a spice cake…ubbed & ironed to day �July 9th …y nice cool day. went…church. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from Romaus the eighth chap…rst clause of the thirty fith ver. who shall separate us from the love of Christ there was a very good allandance. with two new members namely Christena John*s* kJohnston. Annie led the C.E. meeting in the evening Will was out and walked up & down. July 10th Nice day Unc…to town this m…the 4 pigs. I…home in fore-…were out picking…& the house was… Jsa was there making…rack. He was over ask…Harry Morris who is…up with a soar th…Allan & Uncle Jas went up above to pull week out of the hay fields I went down home in after noon Annie came up in after noon & helped me to pick & stone some cherries I went down home in evening for the Balance…ly July 11th …o started to now hay…gh the cherries…day pieserving…s in fore noon picke…more to make pies…noon baked pies went…n home after milking…go to church but they…were goine as usual mother was at home finishing milking Kate Clark came over in the evening and her three children July 12th Nice day I churned in fore noon Allan & Harld howing Uncle Jno moving Uncle Jm & Harld went to the Hill with Jewel Liz. The little Jones heifer had a little red heifer calf to night I went down hom…Harld L stayed h… July 13th Nice day they…howing & c…hay. Harry Ha…here with…was down home in eve…I Baked seventeen…of bread. was down…after dark July 14th Nice day picked & pitted…three gall crock of cherriesthey were hawling in hay. *I we* July 15th I was preserving cherries aur (?) baked seven pies & two pairs of o.meal cakes. It rained in after-noon A & thawed a little I was puting…wet on my o. muslin…st & ironed same but did…t finished…fogy in fore-noon…nt down home to go…urch but the was 3…the going in the little…buggie & pa would had to…walked if I had went so I did not go. I got a ride up with pa & Jerrie who were going to see Harry Morris who is very ill with a soar throat. �July 16th Nice day. I painted the churn after dinner uncle Jno was cutting next our bush I pulled the weeds out of the onions & cucumbers July 17th was down home…A. load of men pa…way to Ottawa…that they voted…Beau.----- July 18th Nice day Uncle J…down to Dunlop to…part of the mower re…brought home 1 lb o h…went to town with g…he sold yesterday to…Johns for wich he got… .60 per cot. (?) he was up here fore the waggon box Mrs Jas Watson was here in after noon & for tea I baked nine loaves of bread & two pans of buns & a jelly cake. July 19th I churched in fore noon…cherries enough in…noon to make seven pies…pies after supper…e howling & coiling up…wawled some in after…I was very tired but…ent down home in after…ark Uncle J&J worked at hay…ill 12 o’clock. …hey hawled in one load July 20th …ay this morning a shower of rain prevented any more Jno Linfield starte to cut wheat after dinner & finished before sunset. Harld was hoeing Uncle Jno started to cut the hay in field at Potters I was down home in evening scrubbed in afternoon. Mrs & Mary Robertson were visiting down home July 21st Nice day I d…ing. They wer…at the hay. I…home in evenin…Received her entr…marks last after…them up she found…had failed to mar…the total. Nettie Y…who tried with h…successful. July 22nd Nice day very warm after noon. I baked 9 loaves of bread also 8 cherry pies Uncle Jas went up to the other place after tea Jno Linfield went with him Jas called in to Chas Mett and it was two o’clock…e got home. John’s…Son (my nephew is…old to-day. It is…go to night since I got…with the hay fork…he leg. A year ago to day mother got a telegram to go to Port Huron as Annie was ill. �July 23rd Very warm went to chur… …Rev R. H. preached a good sermon there was very few there the choir sang very good. When I got back they were at supper here and Robt Bean of Carlow was with them as a guest. Tait & Bessie Clark went up to church with us i… first appearan…S.S. super’d g…cards & they w…sed with their f…at church. Father…mother went down…for Wm Jones sr who…been ill all summe…a soar Knee his do…Aggie arrived home…urday from Dakota… July 24th Very warm Uncle Jno finished cutting the hay down here at tea time they halled in some after tea we had green peas and new potatoes for the first this season for dinner…Harold L. helped…dig them the butcher…d and Jas got a…cee of beef from…at the road. I was…home last night after…rk and as I was going to meet…ncle Henry G. he told me…hat he had cut thistles…Sunday till Billy Bogie came across to him and told him. He said that he could not yet believe that it was Sunday. July 25th Rained a small shower this morning prevented working at the day. Uncle Jno furred (?) received January 5 from uncle Jno McHard…“May *13* nd… “ 22nd … “June 24th13 Some green butter beau…cutting hay on ditches after…back Jas p.g potatoes July 26th Nice day Uncle Jno was up at the other place cutting hay Harod was helping old Sam. L. with hay up at the other place Allan & Uncle Jas was up at Watsons with the little red cow. Mrs. W.L sent down up the pota…Jas Allan& Harld…till Tea time. All…started to w…hay. I went dow…after tea for y…set bread. There w… Mr Peddar there fro…Port Huron on a w…he had breakfast…Alexanders in Cl…and dinner at ou…& returning to Port Huron to n… July 27th Allan was down hom…cutting wheat & Rye. Jas…up here working in h…Uncle Jno, Harold Bro J…I hawled in hay July 29th Light shower in m…they took dinner early & w…rake & coil up hay. Harold…over for his Tea when they same…I churned, pull weed out of… .9 …seven pies & some scons, 13 Message in bold was written between 2 bolded lines at the top of the page. �cleaned…stove & scrubbed kitchen & milk…got Tea washed dishes read a…washed my head & took a be…went to bed about half …one-o’clock Sunday morn…completly tired out. Mary…e horse on the hay…also baked 8 loaves…& buns Uncle Jas was…there place cradling…d the wheat…Linfield was cutting wheat…at the other place Uncle Jm drove *Jas(Unc)* & Allan up…morning with Luce & went…ook he went back for them in…he evening. Uncle Jno Harld…I finished haying down here to day. nice cool day. Diary 2 Mary Longmore Green July 30th , 1899. Very warm day. went down home & went to church with our people Rev Mr. McLean of Blyth preach a very good sermon Taking for his text John third chap. sixteenth Ver. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who ever believeth in Him Should not perish but have everlasting life. The choir sang “Showers of Blessing” While the colection was being taken up. 31st Monday Nice day Uncle Jno Jas & Allan were up above working at the hay. Uncle Jno finished cutting Harold Linfield and I were at home Harold went down to McPhees in morning for machine oil yeast cake & tea I went down home in after-noon & Jessie came up & had tea with Harold & after tea we picked a pail of green peas & a dish of cherries. When Allan came down from the other place Jessie went with him. August 1st Nice day Uncle Jno Allan & Harold were hawling in wheat Uncle Jas was shingling on Barn. Went up above to coil up some hay after tea Uncle Jno went up for him with Luce after Dark I was baking bread. 9 loaves & 2 bars of buns They finished hawling in all wheat after tea 2nd Wednesday Nice day I done a big washing Uncle Jas and Harld were carting away the dirt the Clarks dug up at the gate Uncle Jno and Allan were hawling down wheat from the other place I was down home in the evening *it* Uncle Jno sent down 2:25 to pay for his W.O.U.W.card. 3rd Thursday. Nice day as I was going out for the potatoes to the field north of the house & seen Jno Linfield coming with a load of wheat & Uncle Jas with him. That was the first I know of having his honor Jno P. Linfield for dinner I got a hustle on & made pudding & had dinner a little after eleven o’clock they got down four loads of wheat & two of hay Jas �brought J.P. Lin after the loads were off to get refreshments but I had not got any orders to have them ready so they immedately went out a gain out at 15 m. after 9 o’clock 4th Friday nice day Jno Linfield & our *g…g* men have led down two loads of hay each before Tea it was late when they got them off & got tea it also threatened rain. So Mr. L. went up & got a small load of hay Jessie brought the Mail. In on her way up to Uncle Henry’s on Allan’s Wheel. She came in on her way home & Allan & Her was trying to learn me to ride 5th Saturday Very nice day Allan & Uncle Jas were hawling down hay till Tea time Harold has not been here for three day’s. Jean McHardy Jr. Came down after dinner & we had a good time I scrubbed and, cleaned the Stove. She helped me to get tea ready and wash the dishes we had some Music on the Jews *h* harp I was Chief Musican We were in the parlor for a little while looking at old relicks & near sun set we went out & caught a little black kitten for her I went over to Linfields bars with her Sunday, August 6th nice day with very cold wind went down home & went to church with them. A. Mr Lockhart preached a very good sermon on “Prayer” His sister Nina was there with him Mrs Andrew Johnston took them home With her to have Tea. There was a large congregation presant. The choir sang for a voluntary “God is Love” I stayed down home for Tea Margaret Buchaunan came over & we went up stairs & played & sang Hymn’s till about 10 o’clock. *and* I came home & Milked three cows and fed one calf got the stove ready to light in the Morning Uncle Jas walked down to the other place at the lake. After supper and got home about 11 o’clock. 7th Monday Nice day Uncle Jas. went up to the other place with (John Bill) to horse rake. Allan & Uncle Jno went up in the evening for *the* with the wagon to bring down the raking’s allan went out to the Mill (Carlow) Jessie was up in the after-noon & helped me to bake three rubarb pies & for apple ones. 8th Tuesday Nice day Jno Linfield was here cutting barley at Brindley’s corner, he had his own horses in fore noon & Jno & Jewel in after noon till tea Time he finished cutting before sun set. Allan & Uncle Jno were stoking Harold & Jas were howing. �9th Wednesday nice day till after tea time it rained quite a shower that with some thunder & lightning uncle Jno went down to Dunlop with the old mower & pea puller to get Hillary Horton the black smith to repair them. Harold Linfield stayed all night 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jessie was up for Tea I was down home in the after noon & she came up with me. Jean McHardy is twenty years old today there is an ice cream social at Poitn Farm this afternoon & evening we could not get a horse to go so had to stay home. Allan went down after dark on his Wheel. Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for Vinegar on with Luce & the Buggy Jessie came up with the Mail & stayed all night. 11th Friday nice day Rained a little shower in after noon uncle Jno was harrowin in Summer fallow Jas Harold & Allan are all cleaning out the creek in front the yard up near Linfields fence. Old Jean got her leg caught in the sleighs in the sled this after noon Uncle Jm happened to see her I heard him yelling & ran out & called the men who came& she was soon released Allan went down home in after noon to get the…of a spale Said Mrs Jno Clark was ill & that Dr. Taylor was there I was down hoem in the evening and they told me that Kate Clark had another daughter this is one son and three daughters & the eldest is four years old only. 12th Saturday Nice day they were (Allan & uncle Jas) were working at the ditch in fore noon Allan went to Linfields thrashing in after noon Jas went to town uncle Jno was working in summer fallow till Tea time He then went to Dunlop for the Mower Allan went to town on his wheel some one was mean enough to puncture the tire of the front wheel with a pin. Jessie is fifteen years old today she had the tree young Carks over for tea Mrs ex Reeve Hex(?) Young gave her a vase for a birthday present 13th Sunday Nice day but very cold wind fore the season of the year I went down home and went to church with them. Mr. Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Jane McHardy (Chas sister) was there she is up on a visit from Toronto When we came home they said Mrs Jas Watson was down & said that Jas was here & Annie who did not go to church came down here with her I came down as soon as we came home from church & got tea when we were at our Tea Robt Bean of Carlow came in he came down to ask a hand to his thrashing tomorrow. Allan went up to the his on his wheel to open the church. Dr Alex Taylor’s son is thirteen years old today �14th Monday Nice day I washed a big washing to-day Uncle Jas & Jno started to cut a swath around the peas Allan and Harold were cleaning out the ditch Father sent Jas up to see if he could stay & work here In Allan’s place & let him (Allan) go down & cut there own oats Jas went to Robt Bean thrashing after dinner uncle Jno Harold & Jas [Bro] hawled in barley. McLean Butcher was here uncle Jm got a piece of beef from him 15th Tuesday [1870-1899] Nice day. this is my 29 birthday. Jessie came up in the afternoon. And she & I made a cream pie for the birthday Tea. uncles Jno & Jas, Allan Jessie Harold Linfield and my self took tea. They were hawling in barley in fore noon. & cutting peas in after noon. Annie came up after supper and Said that Dr. Taylor had been out at Jack Clarks & told them that Sandy Burnies funeral was to be *Berr* at 2 o’clock in the after noon Dr Taylor said he was called in on Sunday evening & found Sandy in bed his skin was cold & clamy & his pulse was almost inperceptable and he was not thoroughly Sensible at that time he vomited a great deal & was very thirsty Dr asked him if he had taken anything but he could not get a strait answer. He suffered great pain Dr went up to the Drug store to get some medicine about 9 o’clock and he was back before 10 o’clock and when he came back he was dead. There was a P.M. examination held Monday night the stomach & intestines were found to contain a great deal of green liquid which they thought to be paris green on Wednesday evening there was an inquest held & the jury found that that he had ended his own life by taking paris green the Drs though that he had taken enough to kill two or three men. 16th Wednesday Nice day. Allan went to potters thrashing this morning they got done about two o’clock. After he cam home he was stocking oats. Jno Linfield was here all day cutting oats. Harold went down to Dunlop in the morning for four loaves of bread. They finished cutting the east half of the peas in the field south of the orchard. They were all stocking oats in the after noon. 5 men to… to day. Lilly the red heifer had a nice big black and white bull calf tonight Jas Watson’s breed. I was down home after dark Margaret Bachaunan was there Jas, Jane, Jessie were up at the Hill at the prayer meeting Harold.L. stayed all night. 17th Thursday nice warm day. They finished hawling in the Barley rakening this morning & starte to hawl in peas. Jean McHardy passed through this morning on her way down to see her younge cousin miss Clark Maggy Buchaunan went up to her sister… today with Annie. I was down home after dark H. L. stayed all night. �18th Friday Very Warm day they were hawling in peas all day finished all that is cut. I was down home after dark. Harold stayed all night- 4 churned had good butter.14 19th Saturday Very Warm day. Uncle Jno went to town Just before dinner with luce & Buggy they were busy hawling in oats all day. Allan built the loads, and Harold pitched on the sheeves Jas helped them to unload in the barn. I cleaned stove scrubbed 7 did other chores went down home in the evening & found mother sick in bed. Will was up at Fallows. He got a ride out of town with uncle Jno 20th Sunday Very warm day the warmest we had this year I think Uncle Jas got up at 3 o’clock this morning and went up above to the other place to salt the cattle was back before I was up. Annie came up here in the morning with the “Star” with contains the account of the Late Alex burnies death. I did not feel very well and did not go to church. was in bed all Sunday afternoon. got up & got tea & milked fed calves & went down home in evening & laid in the hammock till nearly 12 o’clock came home & got the stove ready to light in the morning & went to bed. There was a light shower of rain through the with some thunder and lightning 21st Monday Nice day wind went round north & it got cooler in evening Jno Linfield was here cutting the last of the oats for this year in the field at the back of the stable (east) uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow. Harold was working in the ditch in the fore-noon & stocking in after-noon. Allan came up this fore-noon to get his money. He quit working here on Saturday night. Is going to town this after noon to get ready to start for Manitoba tomorrow. Morning. I went down home in evening To stay all night and bid My Brother Allan good bye in the morning When I got down Allan was packing in valice. 22nd *Monday* Tuesday Nice morning Father took Allan in to go away on the seven o’clock train this morning. He (Allan) was in town yesterday and bought his ticket for Napinka. Manitoba. I sayed down home all night to bid him good bye this morning Came up here as soon as Allan & Father left and brought the cows and horses home with me. Uncle Jno was ploughing in fallow Harold & Jas were hawling away earth that had been dug out of the creek. I went down home in the evening. Frank McDonagh had been down in the fore-noon with the assessment roll to get Jean to make it out. Nell, Stuart & Alice Morris had been there in 14 “good butter” was inserted on the lower line. �the evening on there wheels Uncle Jno went up to Watson’s to see when he would be done with the pea harvester. 23rd Wednesday Harry Hayden was here with Peddling Waggon… I went down home in after noon and had Tea Tait & Bessie Clark were there for tea two Young McLean’s passed with Chas. McHardy’s cattle 4 in no. I came home and baked scon & biscuits for tea they told me not to get tea till night after Tea Jas & Harold went down to try and get Ab. Morris to go to stirling’s thrashing Alex. Was here in the morning asking a hand. Jno was ploughing in S. F. Jno & Harold hawling away earth from creek. 24th Thursday Warm day. Jno went to Stirlings thrashing Harold was spreading earth at creek *uncle Jno* in fore noon fixed up some oat stooks after dinner & went to town with Luce & buggy for bread, plough points & Uncle Jno’s boots Willie Watson came down with the pea puller after-dinner & Some tomatoes Bro. Jas came up in the evening, and they engaged him to come up tomorrow & work. 25th Friday Nice day. Jas came up in morning & had a breakfast and went to Percy Stewerts thrashing Thomas Richardson thrashed for him & stirlings he had the misfortune to break one of his fingers at Stewerts. I done a big washing today. They started to Hawl the oats in today the barn is full so they are stacking them. Jas helped to bring in one load after he came from thrashing 26th Saturday Nice day they finished the oat stack, and started to cut peas after tea. a big load of drunken gypsies passed this after noon. I cleaned stove & Baked 5 pies & sour cookies… scrubbed after milking I washed my head and took a bath. Harold Linfield stayed here all night it was the first Saturday Night. 27th Sunday Nice day sun warm with cool breezes. Went down home and went to church with them Mr Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Alex Young our choir leader asked the choir to remain a few minutes after the service He said he had a few words to us before leaving. for 8 or 10 weeks in a visit to friends in Dakota & Manitoba. left Mr Wm. Walters as leader. When we came home Nell Stuart and Alice Morris were there on there wheels. They stayed till sun set I came up this far with them (Will) also accomp. Miss S. as for as Clarks gate Kate Clark & Bessie came over Just before we left �28th Monday Mice day they finished cutting the peas about 4:30 this after noon & then started to hawl into a stack Uncle Jno went down to Dunlop for bread & vinegar I got a ride down as far as home the first ride I had in the carrage this year. Mother got a ride up with uncle Tom in the fore noon she was going to cisite Miss Jane McHardy Sr. Uncle Tom made he gp in & have dinner with them Maud Sallows & Jims Baby went over to Charlie’s with her. Father and Jessie drove up for he in the evening. & got lots of good Musie 29th Nice Warm day I was preserving plums that I picked last night, was down home in the evening uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow Jim & Harold were…the stack & Choring round throwing earth Back from ditch 30th Wednesday Nice day Uncle Jno is ploughing & Harold & Jim finished the stack in evening Jim went up to chas McHardy’s to see Jane before she went away. I was down home in the evening Annie Jean & Jessie were up at the Hill at the Prayer Meeting. They had taken care of the church for a month their time was up tonight. And Johnston’s family has it for the next month. Bill Young thrashed till after nine o’clock tonight. Jim was down at Dunlop last night & got a card from Allan saying that he reached Winnipeg Friday morning at 6 o’clock were to leave in 10 minutes. Jessie went home with Maud sallows from the prayer meeting M. was driving alone 31st Thursday Very Warm they started to hawl out manure on to the pea ground. Annie & Maud sallows went over to Visit stuarts & …Morris. Rained a good shower in the evening. I preserved the yellow plums. September 1st Friday Nice day Harold & uncle Jim was hawling manure all day uncle Jno was ploughing Annie came up in after noon. With the account of her visit yesterday. I baked some pies and biscuits after dinner. Bro Jas came up in evening to tell us the James Tobin sr. died yesterday & his funeral is to be to-morrow at 8:30 o’clock to R. le church Goderich. I went down home with him after I washed the tea dishes. Harold had gone to bed & Jas was laying on the floor of the lobby hawling and trying to sing failed in the singing thou art but succeeded in the brawling �2nd Saturday Uncle Jno went to the late Mr Jas Tobins funeral this morning. Jas and Harold were hawling out manure all day uncle Jno got home from town & funeral about 4 o’clock we had Tea at five. I scrubbed and cleaned the stove after tea & wash a few things went down home to read a letter Uncle Jno got at the office from Allan. he reached Stocton Friday Night the 29th of August 1899. and a man came on to the car & offered him 2$ per day as long as the harvest lasts and 40$ a month thrash after that. he considered that good wages so he decided to take it. So he got off & did not go to Napinga the place he took his ticket for. Jas Walker is the mans name for whom he is working there are two bros & their sister keeps house for them ole E started to work Saturday the day after he landed working with this Sunday painting… 3rd Sunday Nice cool day I went down home and went to church with them. Will was out home with a wheel McCarthey’s came along from Goderich twp. He got in with them and rode up to Chas Stuarts: Nile Uncle Jno went up to see the cattle & had I with Bob Bean. Bean accompanied him down as far as Rob Roy. 4th Monday Nice day. Jim was ploughing in summer fallow the other two were hawling out manure on to the pea ground Uncle Jno finished ploughing the summer fallows. I was down home in the after-noon 5th Tuesday Nice day Harold & Jim went up above for the sheep in evening Harold & Him started to spread manure on the pea ground after dinner I picked some crab-apples 6th Wednesday They Sowed fall wheat in the summer fallow. And separated the… from the ewes it noon. Harry Hayden was here with P.D waggon I went down home to do some sewing on my mothers sewing machine Father went to town with a load of wheat Jessie came up with me and stayed all night. Father took Jean in to the station to go away back to collage at Stratford. It opened on Monday but she did not get ready till this morning 7th Thursday Uncle Jas went up to the other place at six o’clock with the sheep there was a thunder shower just after he got back Uncle Jno was harrowing Harold breaking cods in Summer fallow till rain came on ploughing in pea groud �8th nice cool day. there were two men here wanting to get pictures to enlarge Uncle Jas and Harold went to town with the laws I was sweeping out the parlor & making apple jelly. I sprained My shoulder yesterday watering the calves It had been very soar to- day but I have had to work just the same. I went down home after I got all my work done. Jessie was up staying with F.W McDonagh all night last night. 9th Saturday Nice cool day. Jessie came up to help me this after noon about 3 o’clock as my shoulder is pretty sore I washed out a few dirty clothes & J & I abked 4 four cream pies & same tarts Blanche Sallows came in just as we had finish the baking, and she till Jessie helped me to go scrub after I got the tea and J. & Blanch brought the cows. For me. I had promised blanch to go down home after I got through if I could but I was too tired so combed my heir read a chap & went to bed. Jessie told me when she cam up that Mrs.Gorden ( Nee Lizzie Smith) died yesterday her funeral is to take place on Monday after-noon 10th Sunday Nice cool day I got up this morning about 6 o’clock and thought it two early to stay up as it was Sunday morning, so, went back to bed & sleeped till half-past 9 o’clock. I got Harold to put on the fire for me I skimed the mild fed calves, milked four cows came in & got breakfast straightened up the housetook a bath went down home, and, when I got down they had all gone to church but Father & Mother they took the little buggy & I went with them. Blanch Sallows rode down with them. Nell Stuart was at the Hill church on her wheel & Invited Will up he came down from church with us and started for the Nile as soon as he arrived. I cam up here just before dark. When I arrived they had their tea & Uncle Jas was up at the other place & Uncle Jm & Bob Bean of Carlow were out viewing the corn and roots. I milked fed the calves washed the dishes read for a short time & went to bed left bean still bragging & boasting 11th Monday Nice day. Uncle Jno went to Mrs Gordon Youngs funeral it was largely attended her 3 sons & 3 son-in-laws were pall barers. He went up town after the funeral & got 6 loaves bread 7 two pieces of meat. And stayed at Billy Glaziers & had refreshment with Bob Bean & Antony Allan got home for supper about ten o’clock. I got work done & got ready for bed about 11 o’clock Father was up after dark to see if he could get some oats �12th Tuesday They finished ploughing *in* pea field to day. There was a hail storm with very high wind & rain about noon it did not last very long was very severe *wet* for the time. Blew a great many apples *off the* down Sid Smith Jno McHardy son-in-law came in here after dinner & uncle Jno went up and seen the cattle & sold him four. They noticed that one of them was sick & that it had something in like a chip in his mouth He came down here & got Jas & Harold Linfield to go up to caught him & threw him, down & pulled a big piece of tin out of his mouth with a pair of pinshers. I went down home after I got the dishes washed Harold & Jim were in bed before I left here. They had a letter from Jean Jim bro came up in the morning & helped them to clean up the oats the are getting he afterwards came up with a cold & light waggon for them. 13th Wednesday Nice cold day. I stayed down home all night came up this morning before they were up. Harold & Uncle Jas went to Bill Young’s with the two grey cow’s I churned in after noon & baked 4 cream pies Le Tousel was here leaving for them to pick the King apples for Tue. Or Wed. next. I went down home when I was getting the cows & brought up a pail of cucumbers Bob Bean came in just as we were sitting down to our supper & stayed 2 or 3 hours he came to see if any of them were going to the show at London and Uncle Jno decided to go. They were sowing all wheat in the pea ground got it sowed over as far as the corner of the orchard. 14th Nice day with cold wind we have been howing the equnoral gales since Tuesday I was up about five o’clock this morning & the rest were up before that. Uncle Jm started to Goderich at 6 o’clock this morning to take the train for London he drove in with Luce & the Buggy Bob Bean was to meet him at Rob. Roy & goin with him. They got down to London about 10 o’clock 7 left about 6 in the evening. R.Bean had the headache all day & did not enjoy himself very well on that account. The train they came on came around by Stratford & did not get to Goderich till about 12 o’clock Uncle Jim got home about ½ past one in the morning he drove Bean up the eight con. I was down home in after & Mrs Wm Bogie was there. Jessie went for the cows on Allans Wheel. & afterward came up here & stayed with me all night, Richard Jewells house was burned yesterday the fire caught from a stove pipe which went out through the roof it was insured last week but he has not got his policy home yet. it is at the house of one of the directors, Harold went home tonight & took the crad apples. he picked on Sat. 15th Friday Nice day, Uncle Jim went up to see the steer & the cattle before breakfast Harold was breaking lumps in fall wheat in fore noon & digging out the ditches after noon Uncle Jm finished sowing the fall wheat. Jim harrowed after he cane back from dinner time �went to Maskell thrashing after dinner on Elliots old place I was down home in the evening 16th Saturday Nice cool day in fore noon. Uncle Jm was harrowing the fall wheat Jim was at Maskells thrashing in fore-noon Harold & him were ditching in the little ditch north of the Barn up at McRackines fence. I intended going to town to-day. Jessie came up in the fore-noon to help me to get ready & get work done But it got too hot & dusty with high wind, so I decided not to go. Jessie & I went down home after we got our work done. I helped her clean their house mother was making catsup, burnie had been in town & delivered 6 hens that she sold to the Hatcll Keeper in Martin’s old stand at Bidge got 20 ¢ each for them live she also took some roosters in & sold them to Mrs Camrons Gardiner for 25¢ a piece. 17th Sunday warm looks like rain when I started away to go to church there was a very light shower, at the Hill & there was a little hail at the Nile. Annie went to Geo Beans for Tea. Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us from church. Uncle Jas was over at Hugh Chisolems in evening 18th Monday Rained mostly all day. The butcher came (McLean) standing up in his rig so that the rain would run off his clothes, Harry morris is thrashing today. Uncle Jno and Harold went up for a load of wood for thrashing in the evening Jim was Talking to the thrashers on their way down to Joe Morris in the evening & they agreed to come to thrash after S. Linfield I was down home in evening 19th Tuesday Uncle Jno& Harold went up for a load of wheat in afternoon Jno Linfield was over asking hands for to thrash tomorrow after noon. I had headache all after noon went down home in evening before I got the cows. Annie & pa were away to town. When Uncle Jno came home tonight he said that he met Chas McHardy on the foad down at our place, and, he told him that two women were going to town & there horse dropped dead down in slab town, and before they got get anyone to hawl it away. Annie Lawson & her cousin were driving to town, as soon as the horse they were driving saw the dead horse lying on the road. It turned suddenly around up setting the buggy & throwing both girls out A.L Landed on her head & was unconscious for about an hour The scoth Ladies ankle was badly sprained. They were taken to Peter McGenans, and were removed to their home at Dunlop nezt day. �20th Wednesday nice day. Jassie came up to help me get ready to thrash uncle Jno went to town with a load of wheat & got meat & Bread, 6 plates & 6 cups & saucers at Mrs suttans, he went up to R. Beans after he came home with Juce & Buggie thrashers clock. Uncle Jas & Harold went to the thrashing the both came home & moved away some of the old stray stack Jessie & I cleaned out cupboard & … Boiled a ham & baked. went to bed & got up before day light 21st Thursday nice day. Jim and Harold went to Linfields thrashing Uncle Jno was getting the barn ready here & went over at ask a hand at Maskells in fore-noon. Jessie went down home for dishes… after she came up she & I put some straw in straw tick they got through at Linfields about half past 10 o’clock & had their dinners there. Got over here about half past eleven got started to thrash about twelve. I did some baking & mother baked two jelly cakes after she came up. 22nd Friday Nice day Thrashing all day Uncle Tom Sallows & aunt Jean came in on their way to town & gave us some grapes to see the thrashers. Dick Echlin came down with the attachments for thrashing clover in fore noon & stayed all day & thrashed, they finished the grain about 5 o’clock after which all the men had Tea & wet home but the thrashers. They thrashed clover till dark. *Jessie* Mother went home after tea. to prepare for their thrashing to morrow. Jessie & I went down home with some dishes that I would not need and got the mail. Annie & Kate Clark were down to Jones to see Mr. & Mrs who are very ill Will come in on his way for Nile to Town When Jess. & I got back the thrashers had all retired. 23rd Saturday There was heavy white frost this morning. I… potatoe tops & injured th corn considerable also marigolds tomatoes, grapes & other things thrashers got through thrashing clover here about 9 o’clock Jess, & I went into the barn for a few minutes Just as they were finishing to see them Mr. Jno Echin was very kind & showed us the machine They went down home from here & thrashed a little over an hour before dinner. Uncle Jno & Harold went down to the thrashing & I went down & took a basket of dishes after I got the cows milked & dishes washed up after I got down Annie was ready to go up to Alex youngs to get Maggie Buchaunan to fit her brown Serge dress with the white satin Yoke. I went out helped her to hitch up the horse. Mother, Jess & I got dinner. After dinner dishes was washed I came up here to get some things that they needed. When I came up Uncle Jim was at his dinner. I went down to the mild house to get the things ready that I was to take down when there I heard Uncle Jno coming moaning as he walked I looked out & he was at the pump talking to Jim & his face all bruised & black. he said that he was up on a scaffold �puling up the ladder to the straw stack for the rest of the men to come down as it was finished. Just as he had the ladder up the scaffold gave way & fell. … ground throwing him with great violence to the ground every one wondered that he was not killed. Uncle Jim told him to get ready & go to Dr. Jim got the buggy 7 I got Lucy & cleaned & Harnessed & hitched Jim got ready & went with him Mother came up Just before they went away with carnphor & white oil but he did not use them after They went away we both went down home. They got done thrashing about five o’clock they had Tea father payed the, & they took the machine up to P. Bogies. Harold had the cows in when I came up & Uncle Jno & Jim were home from town Uncle Jno was in bed. Dr. Shannon Sr bandaged up his chest & said that he had one or two ribs broke Jessie & Jim came up with a basket of dishes Jessie stayed all night. Harold slept with Uncle Jim as Uncle Jno was hurt. 24th Sunday warm in fore noon with thunder after breakfast I went out to milk & Harold went home to Sam Linfields. When I came in from milking cows Chas McHardy was here… a few minutes Mr & Mrs Watson & Allans came. Chas McH. Brought uncle Jno some nice grapes & treated, mother came up Just after I came in from milking & Hugh Chisolm was in for a few minutes they all went home before dinner. It rained mostly all after noon & there was no one here Jimmy bro came up in evening to see how uncle Jno was 25th Monday Jimmy came up in the morning with some tomatoes. Harold & uncle Jas was cleaning up a grist & choring around till noon The Jas went to Chisholm’s Thrashing. Jas (Bro) came up in after noon & helped Harold to clean out the little ditch up north. The butcher was here McLean I churned in after noon. Annie came up for some vanilla to but in their Show Cake Sara Linfield came over to ask for uncle Jno Just before dark Harold & Jim… the cows in fore me. 26th Tuesday First day of Goderich show. I done a big washing to day. Uncle Jas went to Chisholm’s thrashing they got through about half past 10. o’clock it is very cold today Jim went to town with a Barl of King apples & some wheat did not get home will late. Father called in on his way home from Sallow’s thrashing on Geo Morris Farm Uncle Jas brought home a new spade tonight. I ran out to the road & opened the gate & went out to the stable & …th light till he took off the harness off of the horses. 27th Wednesday Nice day Jim & Harold starte to…posts to put up a wire fence to keep the cattle off the roots & corn Sam Linfield came over to ask for Uncle Jno. And Mother came in at the same time, She told me that I could get a ride into the show with them but Uncle �Jno is in the house most of the time & is lonely so I stayed home and did not go. Harold & I went down home for a basket of tomatoes. We went up stairs & looked at the pictures & has some music By Jessie & I we came up here a little after 11 o’clock & uncle Jno was sitting up waiting for Harold to go out with him & see the old sow. She has 9 little … pig one of the is not right & one is dead. Mother told us that she had got first prize for her 10th crock of salt butter Mrs T Hamilton got 2nd & her daughter Mrs. Goldthrop 3rd Jean got 1st each for plain & ornamental penmenship 28th Thursday Jim & Harold finished the fence & went up to the other place for the cattle to put them on the clover on the north end of his place I went down home & waited there till Annie came home from town. She drove Wm Lee’s horse & got 1st prize Jessie was home all alone & one of the young Clarks was with her (Alice) Father & Mother was up at Uncle Henrys thrashing as soon as Annie came home she went up to the Watson’s Thrashing but the thrasher was leaving just as we got there. She stayed all night & came home the next day. 29th Friday Jno Oak came up this morning to go to W.C. Potters thrashing he had his breakfast here. They thrashed at the old man & about 3 o’clock moved over to Sammy’s place They broke some part of the machine about 4 o’clock & had to stop thrashing & got get it fixed oak left ward with them that he could not come back tomorrow Harold & the two Jimmie’s started the corn but it was raining & snowing in the after-noon & could not work very steady it Jessie came up & stayed all night… went home, she had an… to an Autumn Picnic from her Sunday school teacher Tilly Stirling. 30th Saturday Last of Sept. very cold with showers of snow & hale there was an inch of snow in Stratford this morning & 6 in London. (ont) it has done a great deal of damage to apple trees breaking the limbs down. Uncle Jas & Harold was in the barn cleaning up a grist in fore noon & in the ditch in the after noon Harolds Cousin Jno Linfield came over in the evening and had tea with us Harold time is in to night he has been here 3 months & was very kind & Obliging while here Uncle Jno pud him he got $30.00 for tree months. Jas Bro came up this morning & went to Potters thrashing the got through & he went home to go to summer Salls. thrashing they thrashed there for 2 to 3 hours. Jess was up …noon to let me know pa wagon to town �October 1899 1st Sunday …nice day with cold wind. When I was getting ready for church Sam Potter came in Uncle Jno was in bed & Jas was out side so I had to stay here & talk to him till Uncle Jno got up & when I got down home they had all gone to church so I had to stay home. Jessie stayed all Saturday night with Jill & Mr. stirling & came home with them from church Harold Linfield walked up to the Hill from the corner at the cheese factory & came round home by the school house they said it was very cold in the church they had not got the stoves up so Mr. Henderson held a short prayer. Meeting & they are to have on C.E. Annie went to Sumersalls for T & then went to the Nile Church. 2nd Monday. There was heavy white frost last night Jno Linfield is here cutting corn. Harold went to town with Sam Liza to get some clothes Uncle Jno went to town to see the Dr he took off the bandages & got the hired men to help them put them on again tighter then before I got the horse ready & went down home with him the first ride I had with Luce & the buggy this year. Jack Clark is thrashing & Annie is over helping Kate Mother was washing & I churned & washed the butter for her & Jessie came up here & helped me & stayed all night. I was talking to sam Linfield for a minute at the pump on his way home from J. Clark’s thrashing. 3rd Tuesday Very Nice day Uncle Jim is working at the corn alone this fore-noon. Harold came across this way to bid us good-bye on his way to Woodstock where is to attend Young Men’s Collage. He Met the thrashing Machine coming up from Jack’s to old Clark at noon out here at the gate. Jimmy came up here in after noon Uncle Jno & him put the … in the ends of the stables where the hay fork worked it is the first uncle J. has done since he got hurt & he feels very tired at night. 4th Wednesday Jno Linfield is here working at the corn with the two Jas. There was light showers in fore-noon There was a missionary metting held at Sam Linfield’s this after noon Misses H. Bean & Nety Tyndal also came there from school & stayed all night. There was a returned missionary from India Miss Duncan I think her name was a Leeburn & the … at Leeburn in velet the Carlow one down some of them went Jewlia Johston sang a solo �5th Thursday Nice day Jno. Linfield & the two Jimmie’s are at the corn they finished it & cut some of the hill corn Jno quit early to take grace L. to Benmillar to an extertainment of some kind he did not say what it was. I went down home in evening Uncle Jas started to go to the post O. for the mail but Father had brought it & he got it at there gate Mother & Jessie was over at Bill Young’s getting grapes Mrs Y. gave them a nice basket & I got all I could eat & mother gave me some for Uncle Jno 6th Friday Nice day, the corn & started to take up the potatoes at noon. I made 4 pts of apple Jelly also made catsup tomatoe. Mrs Jas Clark & Mrs Jask were down home this after noon & for Peas 7th Saturday I was making catsup & green tomatoes. also cleaned up the house & Scrubbed pumped water for cattle. There was a few here in evening & Uncle Jno & I bought 15¢ worth, needles 5¢ pins 5¢ Buttons 5¢. Uncle Jim was at the potatoes alone 8th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them Mother came up with me & had tea Robt Bean was here when we came Mother came … & helped me to milk it had started to rain I went down to the line fence with her with the lantern. 9th Monday I was going to watson’s for tomatoes but Uncle Jm did not get the horse ready for me & I had not time to get it & get ready too so I did not go & went down home Jessie came up with me. and stayed all night Uncle Jas was pulling apples 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jas came up again this morning & Jno oak from Dunlop & they finished the taking up of the potatoes Uncle Jno helped Oke & …Jas to put a load of Potatoe in the cellar before supper … walked down to Dunlop after tea Bro Jas hired with Uncle Jno for a month tonight. The was a big fire started in A. Goldthrops last to night it looks like rain but did not. I baked seven pies & Bot of cookies & two pans of tarts this afternoon 11th Nice day after I got my work done & … made I went down home with Jas & stayed all night I went down to see if Annie was going to Dungannon show to-morrow. �12th got up before day light got up here a little after seven it was fogy & raining Annie was to put the mat out at the window if she was going to the show when I was milking I seen it come in & hurrie up the bread baked before I left here Anie had to wait a few minutes & was very anxious to away. Uncle Jno gave 60¢ annie 25¢ to get her ticket & mine was… & spent 10¢ in grapes & peanuts. We drove in Miss symaington (?) was in the buggy with me part of the time & Mrs. J. M. O’Conner, a young man by the name of Moring was there with Jas Davisons horse & got her to drive & she got first prize. They were not members but we went & entered & got her a ticket & she came out all right I drove Bessie home & she came with him Uncle Jno went to town & the Dr took the bandage off & gave him a bottle of liniment to rub on. 13th Very nice day Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with the wool & a grist to get chop & *wheat* flour I done a big washing. Malcom Taylor the agent came in when we were at our dinner, he then went away & came back just before dark he brought the cows from the field for me, had tea, with us & stayed all night & had breakfast. There was a heavy rain Just after he left there. Jessie came in on her way down from Uncle Henry’s with a letter from allan, for me to read. & some apples she got from U. H. to send to Jean 14th Uncle Jas went up to McBrides with gray heifer this afternoon Uncle Jno started to … the first he has done since (?) he got hurt, I baked & (?) scrubbed this after-noon 15th Sunday Nice day went down home & *had* went to church with them Mr. Henderson preached a very good sermon There was not very large congreation I stayed down home & had Tea Jean came up here & stayed all night Uncle J. & J. were at their T. where we came up Mattie Sallows told me in church that Mrs. Goldthrope Baby got badly burnt yesterday & died this morning from the effects of the burns. Deceast uncle & aunt Tommy Hamilton & Lena came to church & had not heard about it. Mrs Wm Ferguson told them & they both left church again. 16th Monday Nice day I mended my shoes this fore noon & went down home *with* & Mother, Fathe, & Annie were out pulling Marigolds so I stayed out & helped them till Jessie came home from school, Then she cam up with me, to get some painkiller for her gum bile(?) Then went for the cows, while were on the road �17th Tuesday Rained nearly all day. Then we were sitting around the house & choring around all day. Jas Jones Wm Brother at Rob. Roy who has been away for 13 years came up here this morning & stayed at the barn talking to Uncle Jas & Jno, for a while then went away. 18th Nice day: the two Jimmies were working in the ditch in after noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for the mail before supper time but did not get any. Jas Watson went to town with a big load of peas & hay & came in here to get Tom. Stirdy’s Mower that they had this last two years cutting peas. Jno Linfield came over also to spend the evening & had tea after tea I got my work done up I went down home with jimmy & stayed all night Uncle Jno told me Linfield stayed till after one o’clock 19th Very nice day. National(?) Thanksgiving day. Sid. Smith ( Nelli McHardy’s Husband) & Steve. Andrews was here & decided to take six of the steers to morrow I went down home & went to church with them I did not go up in the choir but Annie did she & Maud Sallows were the only two in it. Rev. Mr. Kennedy of Auburn preached a very good sermon I stayed down home & had tea they had chicken it started to rain just after we got home. There was a great many people who went to town today to see a race between Jonathan Millers horse & a horse of McDevils of Lucknow McDevils horse won the race. 20th Friday Nice day with frost in the morning. The two Jimmies went down to Dunlop with the apple packers were here and packed 10 Bls of apples… 6, steers, & were… up marigolds after they came back. Uncle Jno was ploughing 21st Saturday Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in the fore-noon & had his dinner at Sauts. And went to Andrews Bros & Co sale of cattle in the Agr grounds in after-noon but did not buy anything brought home some beef & Bread 22nd Sunday Rained & was showery all day, Annie came up in fore-noon & stayed till after dark, uncle Jno went up to the other place to salt the cattle & we had a cup of Tea before we went & when we were at it I noticed a rig pass the window & this was Mr Will Morning from Benmiller to see Annie she got up from her dinner and went out & talked to him for a while & drove off �23rd Monday Nice day garnet Sallow was taking Miss Wiggins in to town this morning & he told Mother to be ready to go up with him when he came back. It was there Wedding day, 32 years today since… were married Tom & Jean when Mother went up she told her that she wanted her to paper… Mrs. S. & Mrs. G. dug in & papered the big room up stayers all but to strips of the ceiling & they had not paper to that Father & Jessie went up roots & ploughing Billy Bean was here this fore noon asking a hand to their thrashing this after noon. Uncle Jas went. 24th Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jim went to Beans thrashing up at Carlow I got up & got breakfast before day light Uncle Jno was ploughing I was down home in the fore noon They finished a little after dinner & came down to Maskells. Uncle Jim came home & *worked* took up marigolds. 25th Nice day Wednesday Jas got up & lightened the stove I had it all ready, I got up & got the breakfast about six. Uncle Jas went to Maskells thrashing and Poro Jas went for Father in the after noon Jean McHardy. came in here in the fore noon on her way down to see her aunt Kate Clark she only stayed a few minutes. I was mix up the Bread when she came in she said she might go over home I went down after & got… ten loaves baked took a bath when I went down Mother… & Father were out in the field taking the potatoes in they had finished the marigolds. Jean seen them out & Sid not come over 26th Thursday I started to wash this forenoon Harry Hayden was here with his wagon & uncle Jno brought pretty little dish with a hen sitting on a nest for a lid & as I was setting it on the table When I was bringing it in a can of mustard rolled against it & broke the dish part in several pieces I was very sorry but could not help it I stuck it together with Melled Alum & sent it down home with Annie who came up to let me know she was going to town tomorrow Uncle Jas went in to town with the apples this afternoon. It started to rain after dinner. I *started* to washed today but did not put the clothes out as it was wet. 27th Friday Raining in the fore-noon some & put out the clothes on the, & got ready to got to town & when I got down home Annie was away so …did not go. stayed down there rest of the after noon �28th Saturday Rained mostly all day. I brought in clothes off of the line & dried them around the stove. Young McLean came here in after noon collecting for the beef that was got when he was round with the waggon I cleaned the stove & scrubbed in after noon. The men rung the old Sow. 29th Sunday Nice day. I got ready & went down home to get to church when I went in wother told me that poor Wm Rhynas was drowned last night in the harbor beside the check water. I was so sorry & much surprise to hear of Mr. R. Sad & sudden death and just after they had told me of poor Billy’s death my bro. Allan came stepping out of the pantry 7 I need hardly say that I got another great surprise we were not expecting him & I could hardly believe my eyes. He looked well & was dressed in a new suit of clothes he bought in Toronto he came Stratford on… night & went to an… & stayed all night. and went & see Jean in the morning & they bought Jessie a plad dress. And he brought it up & gave it to her. When he was at the station he met Matty sallows on her way to Brition to see Mrs. McKonkey (nee Miss Boyd) Allan went up & got Jean to come down & see her. He came up on the afternoon train & came out with Father who chanced & Allan went with us. Will was out & went up at Bob Beans in the after noon. 30th Monday Nice day. Allan came up in after noon & stayed for a little while & went down through the fields & allan went with me. Uncle Jno finished ploughing fall wheat stubble. today the two jimmies were hauling in mangolds when I was down home Kenny morris was going home from town & Annie went out to see when late Wm Rynas funeral is to be he told he that it to take place to-morrow at 2 oclock. 31st Tuesday Halloween Nice day I was down home im fore noon & asked mother to bring me a pair of shoes home from town with her. She November 12th Went down home & went to church with them Wm was out & went up with us. Sarah Jane bell & Gord. Young were not there chas. McHardy & Mr Burns took up the collection Joe. Bell was at church & asked Rev R. Henderson to go down on Thursday & Mary Sara & Gord Young. �13th Monday nice day I was down home in morning they were taking in potatoes out of the field & putting them ma Annie & Allan. I stayed & helped them till eleven o’clock. Then went home & got dinner & went down home in after noon for Jeans old hat to trim up for Jess. With some trimming I have Liz Buchan an came out to Kates & called in to our place & Annie agreed to drive her in and I got her to get my hat & Smiths R. B. Miss Wilson came down from her visit & came up woth me & stayed all night. Jas had a good talk to her. 14th Started to rain this morning Miss Wilson went down home round the road & I went down through the fields Allan heard a boat blow & went in to town to see if it was the St Andrews the boat he was to go on & it was & is to leave at 5 o’clock. he is out in the barn helping to clean up a grist he said he would come up & bid us good bye but did not get I went about ½ past 3 & mother said he had went away about ½ an hour before he walked in & carried his lucheen in a tin box I got some ribbon & braid to trim Jess. Hat. Miss Wilson went up to Watson’s & Annie is going in the evening & Miss Wilson came down with her she is fixing Jessie’s dress sleeves. 15th Wednesday Nice day they are ploughing the roots ground I finished trimming Jessie’s hat & it looks very nice I went down home in evening & took it with me. Miss Wilson was there. it was foggy and cloudy all day 16th Thursday Sara Jane Bell wedding day & the sun came out & shone all day. Miss Wilson went to town & got a ride in with Mrs Harry Morris the me were ploughing. 17th Friday Nice day this is social Night at Carlow C.E I fixing up my clothes this after noon. Got the cows early & milked them got supper all ready for them & when I was in my bed roon getting ready. The dog got out with a bark & a rap came to the door & some one rushed in & I heard the tin box rattling someone walked across the floor & I wondered what he was to do next I was very frightened So I ventured to look out of the bedroom door & I seen it was Sam Bisset the typ collecter. Uncle Jim came in just as he was leaving & the elder exclaimed good Lord man I have taken possession of the house I got ready & went down home & Jessie, Jas, Annie I went in Wm & Hill Stewert were sitting at the table we had a very good long tea was godo & the programme was also very good. Jno Linfield was over here. When I was away A1015 18th Saturday 15 A10 Means this page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Nice day Uncle Jno went up to the other place to start to plough the finished here last night uncle Jim went to town & little Jim was covering pits I baked & scrubbed cleaned the stove went down home Blanch sellows was here. 19th Nice day I went down home & went to church with them Blanch Sallows also went with us the Bride & Groom were there we the offering was being taken up the bride and groom elder held down his head like a sheep & Sammy biset got up & gave one plate to chas McH & took the other him self. 20th Monday. Nice day Uncle Jim went up to the other place to plough. I churned Uncle Jno went up to shepherds with the devin(?) heifer I tied in all the cattle. Went home they got a card from allan. 21st Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jno drove the team up to the other place & ploughed till after noon Jim took the sheep up was down home in after noon for some sugar. Uncle Jno did not some home to his dinner till between 3 & 4 o’clock I baked pies apple & 2 lemons & cookies for men tomorrow A1116 22nd Wednesday nice day rained slight shower last night I got up & we had breakfast before day light & I had dinner party ready to go up for 4 men Bob Beans & 2 sons Geo. Wm with 3 teams were up ploughing uncle Jno took there dinner up with Luce & buggy I went down home to see why they were going to the Hill to the farmers institute came home done my work up & got tea go ready & went down home & walked up with annie & the two Summersalls caught up to up *up* at Varcoes. Miss roso from Guelph gave an address entitled one. Eye in the field & the other in the town it was very entertaining & instructive the speaking was good by the singing was poor 23rd Thursday Nice day. Jim went up to plough he did not get home from the F.S. till this morning Sam. Bisset an elder in our church & some others were playing cards * drinking in the Hotel till 3 or 4 o’clock this morning Jim got a ride down with Sam Bisset. A bad example for a … before the people survey. Bob Bean was not able to get up to go to plough from the effect of Sammy Bisset spree Geo. & Wm Bean & two … went uncle Jno took their dinner up with the buggy I went down home they got a letter 16 A11 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary �from Allan last night it said that he was up Fibre one more & had got work in a saw mill there & is getting 30$ a month. he is working for a Mr Peterson 24th Friday Nice day I washed uncle Jno went up to plough. Jim put somme apples in to the cellar it rained a little after dark Jessie & Blanch Sallows went it to town from our place after school to have their pictures taken to morrow with there SS class & teacher they attended the musical & literacy entertainment in the Temperance hall. 25th Saturday Showery in morning but cleared off in fore-noon Jim went up to Hullett with Liz. this morning he did not get back till about 12 o’clock at night I baked cleaned stove & scrubbed Uncle Jno went to plough in afternoon & got coil at Hill A1217 26th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them there was not many to church the minister made them sit in the center seats there was a Miss Mitchel buried this afternoon from Zion church. They say it was a very large funeral. Jessie came out from town when we were at tea when I came up here Sammy Potter & Jno McNevin of Wingham were here I had to get supper & milk & fed cows 27th Monday Nice day I went down home in fore noon. Jno went up to plough in after noon Jim went to Joe Bells sale 28th Tuesday Jno went up to plough I went down home to sew on machine. Jessie came home from school sick 29th Wednesday Uncle Jno went up to plough … Linfields gossr. … I went down home … night gown on machine… Chas McHardy came in on her way to see Kate Clark Jessie was not able to go to school 30th Thursday Very nice day with bright sunshine Uncle Jno went up to plough after noon Jim went to town I churned. I put in cattle cattle milked got T & went down home to see Jean who is coming up from Stratford B Collage she had just got home & were at Tea I had my 2nd Tea with them came up here with the Lantern about 12 o’clock. 17 A12 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �December 1899 1st Showery Father came up this fore noon to see if he could get uncle Jno to go down & help him to kill 4 pigs but he is not well & did not go. Jim went up to plough after- noon & I went down home to sow *some* at my… night gown on machine they were expecting Alex & …Stirling & Tilly fown from Carlow They came about seven o’clock & had tea left at 12 2nd Saturday Showerly mostly all day I baked 5 pies in fore noon & made soup & baked 8 loaves of bread they did not go up to plough Jim lost his cap last night up at Tiffins hill & went up this morning to get it. I scrubbed & cleaned. 3rd Sunday I got ready after doing my work & went down home to got to church But when I got down they told me they were only going to take the cart & pa & Annie were ready to go Jean was sick in bed but got up before tea I stayed till dark will was out & a Mr. Cevar called for him to go to Mile or Dungannon Annie was expecting her young man to take her to church I write to go too but he did not come until after I left. They went Hill Annie came up this morning to tell me the Willian McClinchy was buried yesterday he died of fever his daughter Marjory was buried the 20 of Oct. December 4th 1899 4th Monday Cold & Snowing & blowing I was sowing & cut to skirt lining, mende …18 man was corring pits choring round 5th Tuesday Very cold very high wind & drifting I went down home in the after noon through the fields the snow was drifted along the fences some of the school children got faces frose going to school this morning and Jas brought the cattle & sheep home tonight 6th Wednesday Very cold & stormy Uncle Jas took sick at stomach when he was at breakfast & went to bed for a while but was all right at dinner time I was working at my night dress & under skirt 18 … indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible �7th Thursday Not quite as cold the men are choring around, I was working at under skirt & night gown went down home in after-noon to sew on sewing machine Tait Clark & Anger Summersall was there Annie & Jas were at a dance at Summersals last night it started to rain & snow the wind went round north & it got colder Jess and Jas were at their tea when I … up Jas went to Dunlop for the mail. A219 8th Friday … day I churned & baked potatoes scons. Robt Beau came down with a grey drake to trade it for a white duck After tea & went down home to go up to the Hill to the Leturary meeting but they were away when I got down & I did not go. Annie spoke for her first time in her life on a debate Rod young was capt on the neg. & W. Gleir on the …Rod got left. 9th Saturday I scrubbed & cleaned stove did up Saturdays work men were choring around the barn. 10th Sunday Threatning rain. Annie came in on her way up to Watsons to tell me that they were only to take the cart to church. I was anxious to go & got ready & went down home & when I got down pa was in bed with a bad cold & Jas was feeding the cattle the two young Clarks were there Jess brought them over & took them hoem again. I stayed till after dark & came up & got tea for Uncle Jas & Jess 11th Monday It started to rain in morning & rained nearly all day. They decided the patrons cheese at the factory to day. Jack Clark was up & got 84 lbs. from five milking he said I went down home in the evening & mother & father & Jean was over spending the evening. it started to rain again & I stayed all night. A320 12th Thursday Very nice morning but it started to blow a terrible gale. from south Chgs McHardy was in with a load of … it was reported that british lost heavy in South Africa today. 13th Wednesday Nice day with North wind freezing some Jno Linfield came over in evening & had tea & spent evening. 19 A2 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary . 20 A3 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �14th Thursday I done a big washing it was nice in morning but go a little Stormy in evening Annie came up in evening with some mail uncle Jas went to Dunlop for grocery’s & mail. 15th Friday Rather cold & windy got warmer in evening. 30 years ago to day My father & mother were married here in this old log house. I went down home & finished *put* 21 the frills on my petty coat & finished it Jean got word from Stratford that she had passed her exam taking the highest marks for writing that ever was taken in the collage she also received cong. From … Teachers. 16th Saturday Nice day- I brought in the last of my washing & baked pies & cookies & scrubbed & cleaned stove I finished fooling (?)22 a pair of socks I started Wednesday night. A623 17th Sunday Nice day I went Down home & went to church with them Mrs. McPhee & Olive got a ride up & down with us Annie went to Jno Gallagero for tea. there was quite a no there. 18th Monday Nice day high wind I churned & started to knit a pair of socks. I knit the leg of one it cma eon very heavy rain in evening Br Jas came up with a catalogue to me from the Western Dairy school. Uncle Jno gave him a rooster. 19th Tuesday Very nice day for time of year I finished the sock I started last night. & Knit 1 ½ finger length of the other & went down home in the evening. Annie was up in after noon & said they were going to town to morrow I went dow to see when they were going but got no satisfaction. Uncle Jno was fixong the sucker of the pump 20th Wednesday Very nice day men doing chores & finished the sock 21 * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that that word has been crossed out. 22 (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. 23 A6 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Diary 3 Mary Longmore Green January 1st Monday 1900 I went down home in fore-noon to get some of them to bring up my trunk. The snow was deep but there was a pretty good track on the road. I had dinner down home. Annie came up with me. The wind went round north + the road was starting to shift. Will came in on his was to town from the Nile. Uncle Jas. went down to Dunlop in fore noon + got home before us. Annie + I got uncle Jas + Jim dinner after we camp up bro Jas brought My trunk up in the cutter just before night I packed My trunk to be ready to start for Guelph in the morning. And did some mending. Annie stayed all night it was so stormy. January 2nd Tuesday I got up this morning to start for Guelph Dairy Collage A.W.C. but it was so starmy I thought we could not get through the roads so I went back to bed. Again Annie helped me to do the work + I done some sewing + baked some potatoes cons the road are badly drifted + it is very stormy we saw Wm Clark + Dr. Taylor coming to Clarks from the north. They had hard job to get through Bro Jas came up in the morning with my black spool silk 3rd Wednesday I was fixing up my clothes + getting ready Joe Gold thropes five teams came through on their way to Ashfield + broke the road, + a number of other cutters + sleighs went through Annie went down home + told Bro Jas to come up for me. I got tea ready + Jas waited till I washed the dishes. Uncle Jim – him carry out my trunk. And I went down home with him + stayed all night. when we got down Maude Will + Blanch Sallows were there + stayed till about on in the morning Father was down seeing Jas. Clark who is very poorly. he got worse about three o’clock abd between one_ two Father came down for Jack Clark they thought he was dying Pa went back with Jack + Geo had the horse ready + pa went in for Dr. Taylor + Wm Clark. Bro Jas took me into meet the train we were 3 quarters of an hour early it is my first time riding on a train. We left Goderich about 15” after seven + got into Guelph about 15” after 10 o’clock I asked a man on the train where I could get the car that went out to the O.A.E + he told me to go over + stayed on the market + I went into a shoe store + they were very kind + the man told me to set down + when the car came he ran out + stopped it + I got on + we got out in a few minutes. I got out + went over to the collage building + could not find the dairy building. So I went in to the presidents door and wad directed away over across the road. I went in + to Prof. Deen offies + registered We then took me into the home dairy Dpt + sent his wife with a team of ponies + cutter to with me to look for a boarding place. I got board at the third house called at a Mrs Young Prof Deen sent a team up for my trunk – I got it �before dark. I felt very tired so I did not go to the collage but went to bed fore a while + wrote a letter home + went up to the Depo to see the soldiers off. There was to terrible crowed of people for six went from the collage. 5th My first Day at collage got along all right but the lectures seemed very hard. Very nice day I went down to Mrs. Marshels to let her know that I had boarding place. 6th Nice day went to collage + finished the hard churning we started yesterday got home + had dinner a little after two o’clock felt very tired + lay down for a while I than went up to the city + bought 3 not books pen + ink + ceiling ware apron two cap spool I came home + made the apron + caps on Mrs. Youngs Sewing machine 7th Sunday I went to church in the morning with Lizzy Young we went to Paisly Met. Church the minister was very nice preach a good sermon. It was raining when we came out of church rained all the way home. I got my feet wet + did not go out anymore all day. So thus my first Sunday in Guelph was spent 8th Monday Went to collage When I came home Mrs. Young told me she had go two new borders. two men a Mr. McGregor + a Mr. Deen. I went up town with Miss Simmerman + bought a New pair of buttoned shoes + a pair of Rubber Shoes cost 1.25 + rubb 45 when I got back Mr. Deen + Mc G were at tea 9th Tuesday Went to collage was on seprators yesterday + today. The Lact + Test Bottles seem very hard to understand. But in time I hope to master it Prof. Deen Went away this after noon to attend a commson in State of Vermont + will not be back till Sat, Mr. Begsteadd took up mathmatics + took deemils for first for first lesson. It is a great help to me + seems to be to others too. 10th Wednesday Nice day see a little more akaret Lact + B.C.T. �11th Nice day went to collage we got a New Lady Student today a Miss Heane from near port Perry she came in for discussion in after noon. Mr. Shone house to up butter Testing. we each got a sample of butter + I was asked to read my score January 12th Nice day at Collage we were on churns to day Miss Rose wen to Farmers institute meeting + we had to make out our own reports, We had a lecture on eggs by Mr. Graham. He had preserved eggs + poched eggs: and gave a very inst, address. 13th Saturday Very Nice day. We got through churning + got our reports Made out about two o’clock, I got home + got dinner about half past two I then went up to city + got a new apron two handkerchiefs + pair of stockings + corset lace came home + made my apron by hand. Most of it Bad to stitch on Mon. Morning went into Geo. B Morris + got a catalog. 14th Sunday Guelph Snowing quite thick I was not going to church But Miss Musslemau called for me + I went with her to Knox Presbyterian Mr Ross preached a very good sermon. on having our heart right + if our heart is right then all will be right. 15th At collage I got up Early this morning + finished My apron before going to school The snow + slush is frose up + the roads are good. 16th Mice day at school Mr WYenchKo our separator instructor Went to Stratford Mr Chadsed of British Columbia is to be in the home dairy till Mr Wuencko + Miss Laura Rose comes back we got an invitation to day from Mrs Dr. Mill to dinner with her to morrow at their January 17 Wednesday Home Main buildings O.A.C. Guelph we were very sorry our instructress Miss. L. Rose could not be with no But her sister Miss Daniels was acquainted with Dr. Mills Family + she chaperoned for us. I might say it was my first banquet + I enjoyed it very much indeed. We had two turkeys + four chickens we had 6 or 7 courses in all Dr. + Mrs. Mills + Daughters were very kind to us It was snowing + drifting some. We had Dr Reed V.S. �over from O.A.C. giving us a verenary lecture this morning it was very good + all will be Benifical thing 18th Thursday Prof. H. He. Deen did not get home from Stratford + Dr. Reed took the lecture this morning again we had poultry lecture after noon. 19th Friday Reed Letter day a Diary School. Prof. H. H. D got home + gave a report of convention that he had been attending + we had Prof Farrington from Uncle Laura’s Damain + Prof Derbyshire Farrington gave a short address + told us to work for our selves. + not always work by rules by learn to think out for our selves Derbyshire preserved his remarks for after noon. When the Lituary was held + it was unusually good. Mr. Baskerville was in the chair + Miss A. Rose actes, sec. 20th Saturday Nice day we got through at collage about 2o’clock I came home + had dinner + done some washing + ironing went to B.A.C. lituary it was very good but not a good as our at diary school. 21st Sunday Very Nice sunshiny day went to Chalmers Presb church with Mr. McDonald from Kinloss + heard a good sermon from Rev 1 Chap 10 ver. Came home + had a headache + went to bed for most of after noon. got up + took tea + went to church Metha church with Mr. Dean. + heard a very good sermon we waited for prayer meeting after church. 22nd Monday Nice day I an feeling some better to day went to collage started on separators again. 23rd Tuesday Examination at Diary coll. It was not as hard all I Expected we had an hour + 10 m to write. We were all (Ladies) invited to home of Miss Rose to practice for ladies entertainment. 24th Wednesday I went to school but had a headache + when I got to school during prof Deams Lectures it got much worse + after lecture I had to retire to the sofa in ladies room + remained there all day It was my first sick day in collage + Misses Roses + all students were very kind to me Miss Rose gave me some of her dinner + covered me up with her fur cape. �Instructor Mr Spraque wanted to send over for the Dr to O.A.C. collage but I would not let him. When I got home Mrs. Young gave me a dose of salts + I went to bed Mrs Young was very Kind. January Guelph 1900 25th Thursday I did not feel any better this morning + did not get up. Mrs. Young gave me another dose of caster oil + made stay in bed. At dinner time Miss Grace Mitchell + Martha Hunter came up to see me + after a while Miss Annie Rose came in they were very kind indeed I got up about 3 o’clock + sat up till bed time + felt a good deal better Miss Lou. Musselman + Miss Dixon came in to see me after they came home from school Miss Dixon handed me a box saying it was very from diary school + Mr Spraque + when I opened it found it contained Most beautiful bunch of flowers. I was very much surprised it was indeed very kind + thoughtful of them. Mr Spraque sent for them. I shall never for get their kindness. 26th Got up feeling some better. Got ready + went to school. But did not do very Much took my dinner up with me Miss L Rose treated me to home made bread there was very nice I got on street car + had my second ride + it was a free one the conductor would not take and fair from me. 27th Saturday Nice day but frosty. I took my dinner up with me to D. S There were a number of O.A.C. students over. And when we made to up our butter found that we were all short + it is supposed that the students took it Miss Rose was very angry but could do nothing so I came home + finished repairing my silk waist. Studied + went to bed Mr Den went to the O.A.C. lituary with Miss Musselman Mr McGregor + I stayed. Sunday 28th My Sister Jean is 20 years old today. I went up to Moores to get some of girls to go to church with me Misses Mitchell + McAllister went. We went to Chalmers + listened to a food sermon by Dr He took his text from 1 cor. 16 +19. It was snowing + Stormy coming home + I did not go out anymore. As I got my skirts wet + my health is not very good. 29th Monday Went to collage Prof Dean + Miss Rose + other instructors had a talk about butter + Cream by O.A.C. Students + they were reported to Dr Mill President of O.A.C. + it is reported that they got a very severe lecture from the president. �30th Tuesday Very Frosty + stormy at times I took my dinner up to collage. Prof Dean took Lecture 31st Wednesday Nice day but very frosty Prof day farm sup at O.A.C. gave a lecture on swine it was both *instructing* 24 Entertaining + instructive And in after-noon we had a lecture by Mr Wyane Wko sep. instructor. Mr Spraque Prof Dean Shatton Morrison went to Ingersole to convention. February 1st 1900 Frosty at collage on churns to day Butter reports as diff as ever. Feb 2nd Nice day a little Milder than *usual* 25 it has been last few day’s Candleman’s day. at D.S. our literary was held this after noon There was O.A.C. but they did not bring back our butter. There was a debate Mr Stonehouse, Mr. Whitt was on the butter side + Mr Morrison + Mr Baskerville for cheese Mrs. Stonehouse Whitt + Scott *Carried*26 made most points. Miss M Ham acted as sanctuary for first time + was very nervous. Miss Zimmerman acted as critic in very good style. Photograph commity were nominated Mr WynchKo + Mr Pannell were chosen to get prices + C. 3rd Saturday Took lunch up to collage when got through went up to city walked down + got a ride part of way up on milk sleigh there was two Miss Mills + a young man on it going to the rink. I brought a new pair of corsets which cost 85¢ + ribbon 5 book 5 cho 5 I took my book up to post office to *order* draw the money I had in PO he said it would be on Tuesday. 4th Sunday It was snowing in Morning + continued to snow all day. I did not go to church Mr McDonall called down for Mr McGregor + they went to church in evening 5th Monday Went to school snow was deep But the car track was ploughed out + walking was good in it. We had live stock lecture in after noon *We* by prof Dean We had two Jersey cows in class room. Miss Mitchel + I were on Seperators. 24 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. 25 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. 26 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crosses out. �6th Tuesday Nice day I got notice up in collage at noon telling me that My money had been forwarded to Guelph. + If not called for within fifteen days it would be returned So I went up Town with MissHam + Mr Devins and got my money saw Mr. Stewart a neighbor of Mr Dews who is attending the O.A.C. Met Mr W. Y. McDonald a friend of Mr McGregors on the street. When I was coming home Mr Byers Dairy student from Germany caught up to me + we walked home together Colborne Twp April 7th 1900 Loyal I regret very much that it is just two months + one day since last wrote in this diary for the year 1900 I must say the said two months were very pleasant + profitably Spent. My time seemed to be entirely taken up with my studies + work. I regret now that I have not it recorded in my Diary. But I will go back + recall what I can of what is past + gone. We had three term Examination at the collage I came out 1st in second class honors each time on the first I got 68% and on the second I got 68.3% on the third only 65.8% I thought I would have got a better Mark than I did on the last, but did not get as good. 30% of the marks is to be counted on our final exam. The 3rd year students that are taking a special course in dairy were over + wrote with us we did not hear how they came out. We each had two practical examinations in milk testing. Separating + two in pasteurizing + ripening cream + churning one churning was salted on the worker + the other in the churn. We had to make out our butter reports I got 9 marks on each. We had a literary every Friday after-noon after discussion. They were very beneficial as they got accustomed to the platform + to hearing their own voice The dairy class went over to the Bacteriological Laboratory in evening to see the different kinds of bactaria under a powerful microscope + Miss Maddoch + my self took over some separator mud to have it analized Dr Hammomd invited us over the next night to see him dissect a rabbit it was under the influence of eather the Dr said it did not feel any pain we cut it open + we saw its heart beating + its intestines working. It was hard to watch him at first but WL got so interested that we could look at him when he touched its heart it died. He also showed us the muscle in its thigh that is effected with siatic. Dawson Harling was to be up in the gymnasium with lime light views of the ship canal Co. but it snowed so much that the train could not get through we went up about half way + met some of the students coming back. They told us they were not there Mr Herbert Corbett came down + had tea with me at my boarding house. Miss Laura Rose Gave the Dairy maids + instructors our at home on Saturday the tenth of March we had a very nice time I had tea with Mr H Corbett. He got a ticket with Mr Noah + I got one with Mrs Noah he had to round + find his Mrs but had not far to go as each one came down stairs they had a ticket pinned on their back with a name on it + they had to go down stairs + find out by guessing who they were or where they lived or what they were Mr McFeeters walked home with Misses Mitchel + Musselman + Mr Stonehouse with Miss McAllister + I. I got home at 12:30. Mr Dew went out to Ermosa this after noon + Mr McGregor went out to Aberfoil with Mr McPhee. I had breakfast all alone Mr McDonald came down + we went to St Andrews church we heard a good sermon Mrs Youngs two sons Allan + Charley wen tout to the �country to see some friends before Allan goes away to Halifax and they invited me to go out + have + tea with them in the kitchen Just as we were getting up from the table we saw Mr McD coming in + we both went to St Andrews Church again when we come home Mr McGregor had got back Mrs Young who has been ill for a week is feeling some better Mr Den got home Monday Morning from Eremosa. We are to have two lectures from Prof. Reynolds on Physics we are down to real hard study getting ready for our exam on the 22nd + 23rd of March St Patrick day went of quietly at the collage I did not see any one with one bit of shamrock the Annual indoor sports were held up in the gym last. Nigh there was a very large crowd of people there but neither Mr Den or McGregor or myself went we all thought we could not spair the time from our studies about 9 o’clock Jennie Young + I went on Mr Den + McGregors over coat + went over + calle don Mrs Whitesides Den wanted me to go up to the sports but I would not go they had no Lituary at the O.A.C. on Saturday. On Saturday 10th of March 30 of the teachers from the Central school come out to visit the Dairy Collage + brought lunch with them. They invited prof. Dean + the instructors to have lunch with them Miss Rose invited Mr Chadsey to go to + play the piano but he did not go, he took Misses Musselman, Dixon Mc Allister + Mitchel. I went to the Roman Catholic Hospital there was a Mr McDonagh there who was being treated for rheumatism with Whoim Missess Mitchel + Mc Allister was acquainted one of the sisters took them up to his Ward + they had a long talk with him Miss Hollingworth + Myself also went + Mr Daskervall + Rudd. We went all through the catholic church before we went out + it is a very fine building. We walked out all the way + went the wrong road + feet very tired when we was coming back we took the car as soon as we could get it. The sisters were very nice one of them took us all through the hospital when we got home we had tea + prepared for Miss Roses party. Prof Dean + the instructors are to give the dairy students an at home on Monday 19th Sunday 18th 1900 My last Sunday in the Royal City of Guelph. It was snowy + I did not go to church in the morning Mr. McD dcame down + went with Mr McGregor Mr Den went to Sunday school + I stayed home + read a sermon of Talmages out of Mr McDonalds Paper. After tea Mr McD came down + we went to Chalmers pres church the Minister wore a bunch of shamrock + preached a patriotic sermon which was very good when the organist was playing the prelude to one of the hymns the electric light went out the church is also lighted with gas the Minister told them to remain seated for a minute till they would light the gas. And agter a while the *gas* electric light came on again when we came out of church it had started to snow + the walk home was miserable + our clothes were all covered with wet snow Mr McD came in for a few while this was my last Sunday in Guelph. Monday we the ladies were excused from lecture + Mr Spraque + I put up the bunting + decorators in the dairy school Mr Neilson + Miss Rose made the ice cream it rained quite heavy in the after-noon + we felt some what disappointed but it cleared up in the evening + it was clear but then walking was miserable I felt very tired when I got home + lay down for a while before I got ready Mr McGregor waited + went with me. We came home on the car. A Number of the O.A.C. students came over + yelled + hollered out side + rattled at the door trying to get in prof Dean went out + invited them in after luncheon some of them came in + Miss Rose treated them to ice cream + cake when they were going out they cheered the dairy Maids Mr Ianglehart took several flash light views. After the last one all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sign after which Mr �Den asked them to give Prof Dean + instructors three cheers this brought our “at home” to a close. The Gentlemen we got an invitation to bring their Lady friends but the lady students did not get the privilege 20th We had a lecture from Prof Dean this morning on *che* the different kinds of cheese now + Where they were made. The decorations still remained in our lecture room + it looked very nice indeed. They took our piano away to day the corner in the lecture rioon looks very bare + lonely without it Mr Spraque took down the hunting + flags I was on separators today + milk testing we scoured + cleaned each of our separators with Sapolia. I was on the National Separator it is a very nice day. the frost dried up most of the water. 21st Wed. March Prof Dean had the lecture this morning at the close of which he made a few parting remarks thanked us for our attention and saw he was glad that we had all got along so well together + hoped we would try + practice what we had been taught + to honest in all that we would do. When he had concluded the students gave him a harty clapp. Prof Dean seemed sorry to say good-bye. after lecture we separated + churned + scrubbed + cleaned the walls + floors Mr Wiancko + Misses Corbett + Chadsey Cleaned the scales + the milk that girls scrubbed the wall + windows we did not do any milk testing to day Mr Spraque had the discussion the after noon an power. Separator bowls. after which each of the instructors + Prof Dean gave a few parting remarks + advice to the students after which each was heartily applauded Mr Wiancko our home dairy separator inst was called out during discussion + did not come in, so after discussion we saw that he was in the office + the Home dairy went in a body + demanded a speech after some coaking he got up removed his dairy cap + proceeded. He merely thanked us for our attention + hoped he had made plain to us our lessons + that we would get along alright at our exam which is to take place today + to morrow. Mr Den went up town to get our group. but could only get one Mr McGregor invited Miss Musselman to come down + study to night + she she came after tea Mr. W.Y. McDonald, also came down from the collage for a little while he said the boys were having an auction sail of old clothes and boots + skates up in his room + he could not study Mr Den Mr McGregor Miss Musselman + I studied a little till after ten Mr Den then went home with Miss Musselman. 22nd Thursday Our first examination day at the O.A. Collage Mr Den went up to start to write on his cheese exam at 8:30 Mr McGregor + I studied till about ten I then got ready + went up to Moors to go with the girls that boarded there Miss Barber called from the city + Miss Musselman also called + went up to gether The cheese class. Was first finishing their paper when we went into the gym the first paper we had was on separators it was it was a very nice paper I expect to get a pass on it and after dinner from two to four we Miss Roses paper on butter making I was not quite as easy as the sep. paper but I think I will get along on it. After four Miss Rose Miss Zimmerman + I sat up in the dressing room of the gym. Reading + talking for a while we then walked home together. as far as the corner we studied together for our last night a least for 1900 Mr. Den McGregor + I. �23rd Friday Went up to the gym to do our exam at 8:30 this morning We had for our first paper Milk testing it was a nice paper. Next came Prof Deans paper on the forty lectures that we had received from him on dairying building Cheeseries + creameries + silos + cheese making + dairy cows + swine it was very hard + I do not know weather I will get a pass on it or not but I dotrust that I may. And after dinner we had a paper on the out side lectures we had received from the professors over at the collage. Most of them were easy. After the exam was over the instructors + students all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sigh after which we bid each other good bye, we all felt very sorry at parting for it is not likely that we will ever neet again at one time Miss McAllister + I went over to the Dairy. I got a lb of our Dairy butter to bring home + Mr Dew got Cheese he took 1-4 and I took 1-4 + Miss Mitchel took a piece lbs. Mr Den 1-4 + I 9 the photographer sent our large group out to the dairy + we seen it is the best roop in the collage. When I came home I went over to bid Mrs Whiteseds good bye + baby George. after when we were at tea Mr McPhee came in + Mr McGregor + him went over to the O.A.C. Lituary I walked over with Mr Den. The students had there oritorial contest there were 4 or 5 speeches on was by a minninoite he got 4th prize he done very well. I walked home with Mr McDonald + a Mr Robertson came down with mr McGregor they stayed for a while + looked at some pictures + went up to the O.A.C. 24th Saturday Nice day I got up + finished packing my trunks up to the station. I forgot to pay Mr Den My share of the Dray I am very sorry to say Mr. Stewart a friend of Mr Dews came down from the collage to bid us good-bye Mrs Young seemed sorry at us going away she had been very kind to me. The girls from Moores came out + road up on the car with us Miss McAllister paid me 10¢ she borrowed yesterday to give to Mr Ingleheart for on of the photos he took of dairy class in the gym yesterday at noon there was a large number of the students met at the station the instructors were also there I was very pleased to meet Mr + Mrs Henderson our minister from Carlow they were on their way to visit Mrs. Henderson’s brother John Young in Hamilton. In the morning I could not get a 5$ bill changed to pay Mrs Young so Mr McGregor was kind enough to give it to me he said he was coming up on the train with me to Stratford Clinton + I intended to give it to him on the car + he found out at that station he could not come by Clinton with out paying 50¢ more so I forgot to give him his 75¢ at the station when I left I bid him good bye on the platform + he came into the car + shook hands again he had been looking for his money + I did not mind anything about it + he did not like to ask it. I did not think about it until I was away up at doubling. I was horrified to think that I had forgot to pay them but could do nothing so on Monday I wrote a letter to Mr Den + asked him to let me Know how much it was and also wrote to Mr McGregor + sent him his 75¢ in a registered letter in trust that he has got it before this time. When I got up to Goderich my father + Annie met me at the station we came out in the sleigh + had dinner + Annie + I came up here I felt quite lonesome after I got home. TO think that our dairy class was scattered all over the province + even further But I trust that God will bless + prosper each + every one + we �may meet in heaven if not in this world. Mr Robertson a friend of Mr McDonalds came up in the car with me to Berlin + Mr Pannel from Stratford. 25th Sunday Went to church Mr Anderson From S. Africa preached on 26th Monday Went down home in fore noon Mrs Chas McHardy came down + intended to stay + have dinner on her way over to Clarks but I was not here + she went on over to Clarks + called here on her way going home. I gave her a piece of our own dairy butter + a piece of cheese 27th Tuesday Jm McNevin came in first before dinner Annie was going to town I went down + went in with her + Jimmy I left my letters to have them posted with Mr Todd at the star office Jessie came up + got tea for them + stayed all night 28th Nice day I washed 29th Baked Jessie came up + stayed all night 31st Saturday I was busy cleaning up all day + baking pies + cakes April Very cold and Backward spring. Heard from Mr McGregor he received his money all ok and I was very glad to hear that he did so I received a combination letter from the fragments of the dairy class of 1900. They Mt in the office of Mr. Wincko in the home dairy. They were Misses Maude Barber, Lou Musselman, Misses Geo. W. Scott and Arhtur Rudd. They each wrote a piece and sent pieces of poetry and a sheet of butter paper. I was feeling rather lonely and home sick and was glad to get and appreciated it very much. �May 1900 Julie foaled on the 13th and on Sunday Morning. The next night Uncle Jas told John when he came home from the other place that she did not appear to be well. About twelve o’clock after Jm had his stable work done he went to town to get a Vet. He went to Mr Hamilton’s and he was not at home so he went out to Mr Kinnon’s and found him out on the road and he came on here. He was here several times but Julie died one week after she foaled she died on the 20th and left the little helpless foal with weak front feet. We called him Tommy and we all to raise him on cows milk. He is Very Delicate and is a good deal of trouble. 19th Finished house cleaning Jessie came up + helped me with the Kitchen I done the rest alone June Got ready and went down to Guelph on the farmers Institute Excursion Annie Mrs Watson Father and I went Mrs “ was in poor health + was sick and had a miserable time I met Mr Baskerville Misses Musselman + Barber and we went round together all day Miss Rose invited me down for Tea. She gave me some Strawberry plants also some flowers + a geranium slip which lived. Harold Linfield came up from Stratford business collage the last of June and started is word here Johnnies wife came up on the Excursion on the City of Teledo. And Jean went down with her to Port Huron , to try and get a position. Which she did about six weeks after. She helped Annie in the Bake shop until then. Johnnie and Annie, has sold the bake shop to a man from London Ont. And they have rented a house in Port Huron. Have been dept quite busy with taking care of Tommy he some times comes into the house and plays mischief with the dishes and other things also gets into milk house and helps himself to milk bread etc. but Uncle Jno Put an End to such work by putting an extra hook on the door. Harold Linfield went down to Toronto fair to try and get work which he did after some time Johnnie, Annie and Mervin came up and stayed for a few days on a visit. Mervin is a dear little fellow. Father took them to town and they took the train for Clinton there was an institute meeting held the 18th of December at Carlow, Miss Rose of Guelph and Mr Fritz of Woodstock spoke in after noon and Mr Fritz Miss Rose and Mr Grant of Goderich, in the evening Miss Rose, came down and had tea with us. She started a women’s institute. I was Elected President. And Next day in Goderich Mrs Colin Campbell was elected Vice President Miss McPhee of Porters Hill sec Treasurer. I was intending to take the factory course at the Dairy Dpt of O.A.C. and would be consequently be away for 3 months. So I arranged with Mrs Campbell to act as president while I was away. She called a meeting in February + Mrs Elford of Homesville rose and stated that that was there organization metting and she was elected pres. + Mrs Campbell sec. Treas. Mr again elects to these offices at the and I have been busy knitting socks and mitts + Knit two pairs of double mitts and several pairs of socks and then got ready to go to Guelph. �January 1901 1st Busy Preparing to go to Guelph 3rd James (Bro) took me into the station we were half an hour late for the train so I went down to Buxtons and stayed for a while and then went over and stayed with Lizz Buchanan and had dinner. I walked up to the station and met Miss McKensie and she accompanied me down to Stratford. I arrived in Guelph a little before six Met Prof Dean on the street car, going out to the O.A.C. He kindly instructed me to go and stay all night with them it I did not find a boarding place at the O.A.C. I went to Mrs Youngs and she could not keep me as he was full I then had Two Misses McAllister Hewson. So I arranged to stay with her for $2.25 per week. And so I did. 4th Went up to the dairy but did not work as I had not got my trunk down from the depot Mr McFeeters brought it in the evening. When I arrived home I found the trunk in the parlor also Miss Hewson and Mr Craig Miss McAllister is not very favorable impressed with the boys but Mr Scott is coming the 1st of February and she will be there be more content Dunlop. Oct. 6th 1897 Mr. Wm Rennie Guelph Dear Sir: Would you please mail me a catalogue of the sale of pure bred stock to be held at the agricultural Collage and Oblige Yours Truly Jno. A. McHardy Dunlop P.O. Ont � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5473fa02678b2cb46bc3ed6797a7f0c6.pdf 71336c4dc03a5e0a93389a2df5d7edc5 PDF Text Text DIARY OF JAMES W. CARPENTER 1880 - 1907 PRODUCED BY DONALD W. CARPENTER �This Book is One of a Limited Edition of 800 Copies Reproduction or publication of the contents in any manner is restricted to a single copy for personal use. Published by "PAST TO PRESENT" ISBN 0-9695558-0-6 * Copywrite 1991 by Donald W. Carpenter 700 St Clair Parkway, Corunna, Ontario Canada N0N 1G0 Printed in 1991 by The Instant Print Shoppe Wallaceburg, Ontario Bound by Wallaceburg Bookbinding & Mfg. Co. Ltd. Wallaceburg, Ontario �Acknowledgements I wish to acknowledge the contributions of many fine people without whom this look back into our history would not have been possible. My thanks to Joyce Heatherly, granddaughter of James W. Carpenter, for typing the original diaries, some frayed and fragile, and for supplying her extensive information regarding the Carpenter family. To Marvin Carpenter, grandson of James, for allowing me to copy the diary he had in his possession and for the numerous photos that he has provided. To Frances Staza, granddaughter of James, for her photo contributions. To two Sombra Township ladies, Eunice Henry and Laura Babcock who have shown me not only a vast collection of pictures and memoribilia but a greater knowledge of the people of Sombra Township of the 1800's than I ever could have found elsewhere. To Lillian (Lancaster) Brackenbury of Alpena, for her contributions of pictures and genealogy. A lady who was a child when James was visiting her father John Lancaster. My thanks to the many other citizens that I approached while researching this diary. I also appreciate the assistance and co-operation I received at Libraries, Museums and Court Houses in both Ontario and Michigan. A special thank you to my wife Jeannette for keying the entire diary into the computer. Also to her and my sons Kevin and Keith, thanks for the many hours that they allowed me to put into this project that could have rightfully been shared with them. This diary is printed as it was written with the addition of some punctuation to separate his thoughts for easier reading. The spelling of the names of people and places were corrected whenever possible. Errors and omissions are possible. �Dedicated to the Memory of James William Carpenter 1854 - 1907 �James W. Carpenter was born in a log house in Sombra Township on the 23rd of January, 1854. He was the only child of John Carpenter and Harriet Henry. His parents were newcomers to the area when they married on the 17th of January, 18 53 at Port Sarnia, Ontario. Harriet, his mother, died on the 26th of August, 18 55 and until John Carpenter's remarriage to Elizabeth Ann Henry in 1862, I believe that James was raised with the motherly influence of his Aunt Marilla Carpenter during those early years of his life. Because of this youthful association, I detect a closeness between James and his Aunt Marilla throughout the Diary. On the 19th of January, 1907 at his farm home in Ossineke Township, Alpena County, Michigan, James W. Carpenter died of heart failure. He was buried at the Wilson Township Cemetery next to his beloved wife Mary and in the same family plot as Aunt Marilla and Uncle John Van Alstine. "THANKS FOR YOUR MEMORIES" �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 CONTENTS Acknowledgements Dedication Introduction Contents Maps and Illustrations Family Groups 1880 1 1881 21 1882 ........................................................... 58 1883 ........................................................... 96 1884 ........................................................... 147 1885 ........................................................... 210 1887 ........................................................... 256 1888 ........................................................... 287 1889 ........................................................... 329 1890 ........................................................... 378 1894 446 1900 487 1907 556 Index Index 1 �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 MAPS & ILLUSTRATIONS Year Page 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 3 4 5 8 10 11 14 16 17 20 25 26 30 37 44 48 54 57 63 68 69 75 77 78 86 97 102 102 111 114 127 143 150 153 153 158 161 164 165 187 189 200 203 205 206 207 211 Subject Contributor Bethel Methodist Church Eunice Henry Steam Threshing Eunice Henry Martin Nathaniel Henry Eunice Henry Marilla (Carpenter) Vanalstine Marvin Carpenter Pearl & Flora Marine City Library Cattanach's Store Ledger Laura Babcock Mary Elizabeth (Tomlin) Grant Glenda Young Residents of Sombra Township Lambton County Atlas Sombra Township Map Lambton County Atlas Samuel Poland Family Melvin Poland Lyman Henry Family Jacgueline Dunseath James W. Carpenter Joyce Heather ly Simon Poland Marvin Carpenter Visiting Cards Laura Babcock Martha Hardick Mabel Phillips Warren & Lydia Henry Laura Babcock Eight Day Clock Frances Staza Emma line Henry Laura Babcock Andrew Smith Lambton County Atlas John E. Carpenter Donald Carpenter Samuel Poland Mourning Card Laura Babcock Nathaniel & Ann Henry Laura Babcock Courtright Donald Carpenter Hannah Henry Laura Babcock Delbert Youngs Family Mabel Phillips Lucy Carpenter Donald Carpenter M.L. Burnham Lambton County Atlas James Carpenter's Compasses Joyce Heatherly Sons of Temperance Card Laura Babcock Peter N. & Emma Henry Eunice Henry James Carpenter Family Donald Carpenter Bethel School House Donald Carpenter William & Eliza Eyres. Glenda Young Peter Rivers Family Mary Masterson Lawrence Johnston Family Winnie Johnston Jane, Mary & Bill Poland ....Marvin Carpenter Poland Farm Assessment Jeanette Watson Peter N. Henry Family Eunice Henry Alonzo Lapish Family. Laura Babcock John B. O'Hare Donald Carpenter Robert Stokes Family Sombra Museum Bill of Sale for Farm Lambton Co. Registry Phillipa Broad Laura Babcock Map of Michigan-Ontario Borders.... Donald Carpenter Seth Carpenter Alpena County Atlas Bill of Sale for Land Alpena Land Registry Aldrich Tombstone Donald Carpenter �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 212 Joseph Sifton Family 1887 1888 1889 1890 1894 Marvin Carpenter 219 Ellis Brothers & Sisters Catherine Moffat 221 Omar D. Conger Marine City Library 228 Matt Sicken Mill Marine City Library 230 Hiawatha Marine City Library 236 Dr. R. Baird Marine City Library 237 Streets of Marine City Marine City Library Marine City Library 238 Ships of Marine City Marine City Library 240 Marine City Town Hall Donald Carpenter 244 Mary Carpenter & Joseph Marine City Library 252 L.C. Cottrell Store Marvin Carpenter 257 Citizenship Certificate Alpena County Atlas 265 Ossineke Township Map Alpena County Atlas 266 Ossineke Township Map Alpena County Atlas 278 Alpena County Court House Marvin Carpenter 290 William J. Carpenter 297 Logging Camp Bunkhouse Frances Staza 297 Hon. Michael O'Brien Alpena County Atlas Alpena Library 298 Alpena National Bank Besser Museum 300 Typical Log House Betty Duvall 312 Robert & Jane McLeod Alpena County Atlas 314 Union Hotel Marvin Carpenter 317 Maggie Poland Lillian Brackenbury 322 Hiram King Alpena County Atlas 330 Wilson Township Map Alpena Library 357 Alpena Lillian Brackenbury 358 Lancaster Brothers & Sisters McLeod Family 383 Lambert Vanalstine & McLeods 385 Horses Moving Logs Frances Staza 388 McLeod Bill of Sale Alpena Land Registry 394 M.E Church, King Settlement Donald Carpenter 404 Mary Carpenter gravestone Donald Carpenter Laura Babcock 406 Sombra Donald Carpenter 408 Richard Tomlin Family 413 Sarnia Observer, "Drowned" Sarnia Library 414 Fred Young & Children of Deceased..Elaine Weeks 415 Ben & Ida Nunn Laura Caldwell 417 Sarnia Observer, "Death Notice"....Sarnia Library Mildred Carpenter 418 John E. & Amarilla Carpenter Donald Carpenter 419 Lucy (Carpenter) Bedford Marvin Carpenter 422 Annie Poland 424 Donald, Simon & Bob Grant Glenda Young Marine City Library 428 Steamer Mary 430 George & Eliza Hargrove Laura Babcock 430 Elgy Robinson Family Eunice Henry Betty Hoi lis 431 John & Emma Carpenter Marvin Carpenter 433 Vanalstines & Siftons Alpena Library 435 Globe Hotel 438 McLeods 50th Wedding Aniversary....McLeod Family 446 James & Frances (Doyle) & Children.Frances Staza Alpena County Atlas 453 Alpena �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 1900 1907 4 69 48 3 490 497 511 515 52 0 52 8 539 556 556 Tombstone of John Vanastine Donald Carpenter James Ricey Carpenter Eunice Henry Alpena Argus, Election Results Alpena Library "Will" William J. Carpenter Frances Staza Herman & Ruth Cramer Lillian Brackenbury Wolfe Creek School McLeod Family Herbert Roy Carpenter Marvin Carpenter Tally Boards for Lumbermen Joyce Heatherly Harriet & Eva Carpenter Marvin Carpenter Alpena Argus Obituary Alpena Library Tombstone of James W. Carpenter.... Donald Carpenter �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 John Carpenter 1823 - 1899 (Son) James William Carpenter 1854 - 1907 (Their Family) m-1876 Mary Margaret E. Poland 1859 - 1890 m-1893 Frances M. Doyle 1862 - 1943 Edna Carpenter 1894 - 1894 Esther Carpenter 1894 - 1894 Harriet Maria Carpenter 1897 - 1961 (Second Marriage) John Carpenter 1823 - 1899 (Their Family) Harriet Henry 1831 - 1855 William John Carpenter 1878 - 1954 Simon James Carpenter 1880 - 1882 Eva May Carpenter 1883 - 1944 Joseph Wellington Carpenter 1885 - 1886 Thomas Arthur Carpenter 1887 - 1954 Herbert Roy Carpenter 1889 - 1959 (Second Marriage) James William Carpenter 1854 - 1907 (Their Family) m-1853 m-1862 Elizabeth Ann Henry 1830 - 1875 Jane Maria Carpenter 1864 - 1864 John Edward Carpenter 1865 - 1934 Lucy Levina Carpenter 1868 - 1938 Harriet Fanny Carpenter 1870 - 1870 Mary Charlotte Carpenter 1873 - 1884 (Third Marriage) John Carpenter 1823 - 1899 m-1877 Emma F.(Hargrove) Wright 1834 - 1921 �James W. Carpenter Diary-1880 Samuel Poland 1837 - 1882 (Their Family) m-1858 Mary Grace Cowling 1839 - 1919 Mary Margaret E. Poland 1859 - 1890 William Poland 1862 - 1930 Simon "Sie" Poland 1865 - 1906 Jane Poland 1868 - 1949 Annie Poland 1870 - 1960 Margaret "Maggie" Poland 1873 - 1953 Thomas Poland 1876 - 1952 John Poland 1879 - 1955 Joseph Poland 1881 - 1961 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1880 Sombra Twp., Ontario 02 Aug Rained so that we could not harvest, went down town and settled with Andrew Smith for elm bolts, docked three quarters of a cord on twenty-four and a half. Went over to Marine City and bought rat poison and a rubber ball for Willie. 03 Aug Heard that the Council have been holding a Court of Revision on Garp Run ditch for the last two days. 05 Aug Settled with Delbert Youngs for drawing cord wood to Mr. Stanley, had two dollars and a half left for myself. Finished harvesting with Samuel Poland. 06 Aug Elizabeth Brown died at two o'clock AM. Sister in the Lodge of the Sons of Temperance, Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, Sombra. 07 Aug Finished binding Delbert Youngs oats, he paid me ten shillings for yesterdays work. Elizabeth Brown buried today. 09 Aug Would have finished Delbert Youngs stacking and ended his harvest had it not rained, have two more loads to get in. 12 Aug Went to Courtright after one thousand feet of lumber, paid eight dollars for it and one pair of boots for two dollars. Delbert Youngs finished his harvest Poland helped him one half day for me, he owes me now for two days and a half. 13 Aug Went to the village for nails for to make bins for oats and barley. Signed an order for two montmorency cherries at seventy-five cents each and also for one half dozen cuthberth raspberry at three dollars per dozen. M.A. Cox, agent, Rochester. 15 Aug Deposited the first list of Library Books M.E.S.S in Library. 16 Aug Made the bins for the oats and barley. 17 Aug Commenced to dig my potatoes in the forenoon, helped Delbert Youngs thresh in the afternoon, Thomas and George Mulligan machine. -1- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 18 Aug Finished at Delbert Youngs this forenoon, had 677 bushels of grain, made cupboard for to hold clothes this afternoon. 20 Aug Bill Poland commenced to plow for fall wheat on my place, Thomas Audrick came to look at my horse, offered it to him for sixty-five dollars in cash, he said he would be back Monday forenoon if he did not make another bargain. 21 Aug Picked up sixteen and a half bushels of potatoes. Bill Poland intends to join the Sons of Temperance tonight and be initiated. He did. 2 3 Aug Took Willie down to the Doctor Merrison for to get some medicine for his eye. He would not give me any until next month or until his eye got worse. Delbert Youngs gave me four dollars for harvesting. 24 Aug Samuel Poland threshed the grain on my lower place, had two hundred and five bushels of fall wheat, 56 bush, barley, 54 bush, oats, as tallied from the machine. 25 Aug Would have threshed on the upper place but for the rain. 26 Aug Commenced to thresh on upper place. 27 Aug Finished at noon, had three hundred and thirty-nine bushel of oats and one hundred and thirteen bushels of barley. Number of bushels growed on both places oats 393 threshed §2 cts 7.86 barley 169 3 5.07 wheat 200 3 6.00 762 $18.93 28 Aug Samuel Poland paid me for harvesting for him this harvest, helped him nineteen days @ $1.00 per day $19.00. Sold Bill horse to Sant Witherel for sixty-five dollars. He is to give me his note to be paid by the first of March 1881. 29 Aug Probationers taken into full membership at M.E. Church Bethel, Rivers Corners, Sombra. John J. Brown, Thomas Mulligan, George Mulligan, Thomas Broad, Mary Rivers, Alice Lapish. (Gilbert Brown refused) 3 0 Aug Went to Courtright and bought me a suit of clothes for thirteen and a half dollars at Cathcarts, bought bedstead at Noyles for three dollars. Polly has gone to sit up with Mrs. Eliza Eyers. 31 Aug Finished digging my potatoes, had about twenty bushels. -2- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 01 Sep Commenced to thresh at Samuel Polands. Had a fearful time, the machine was throwing the grain in the straw stack, only threshed a little over one hundred bushels, (the key came out of the cylinder pinion) 02 Sep Finished threshing at Polands, he had 2 54 bush, barley and 41 bush, fall wheat as tallied from the machine. Throwed off for dirt, 34 bush, of the barley and 47 bush, off fall wheat, total numbers; bush. 254 @3 cents $7.62. Thomas and George Mulligan did the said threshing for Poland. 03 Sep Rev. W. Pierce has been holding special service in Bethel M.E. Church, Rivers Corners since the 30th of August. Split up the body of large soft maple into cordwood (cut last spring), went to town with Bill Eyers, got 1 gal. of coal oil, had to pay 30 cents for it. Bethel Methodist Church 04 Sep Helped Peter Rivers finish his threshing, had 534 bushels altogether. 05 Sep The minister from Wallaceburg preached in place of Rev. W. Pierce, AM. a missionary collection was taken up which amounted to about and also a subscription was sent around which amounted to . Mary Rivers and Isabella Brown were appointed collectors, I signed 25 cents and paid it and gave 10 cents in collection. -3- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 06 Sep Went over to other line to help Alonzo Lapish to thresh, the machine broke down, came home and went to help cut Polands hungarian grass on my lower place. 07 Sep Cut hungarian grass in the forenoon, rained in afternoon. Typical Steam Threshing c1880 From the Henry Photo collection 08 Sep Finished cutting the hungarian grass and commenced to cut corn. 10 Sep Helped Samuel Poland two days cutting corn, I was sick with the fever, Polly finished her guilt, Polly had a guilting. Mrs. S. Poland, Mrs. Charles Henry, Mrs. Peter Henry and Mrs. Warren Henry was to it. 13 Sep Had Dr. Merrison to see myself and Willie, he gave us both some medicine, had the bilious fever. William Eyers went down for the doctor for me. 14 Sep Had the fever all day, Willie was better. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Henry were up to see me in the evening. Father brought me up a bag full of apples. 15 Sep Fever broke on me this morning, Mrs. Peter Henry sent me a chicken. Simon Poland stayed with us all last night and -4- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 went down to the doctor for some medicine for me, he gave him six powders and some other in a phial. 16 Sep First day out since I had the fever was down to Charles Henry's, has the steamer, was threshing, pealed pumpkins in afternoon. Polly has the fever today, taken the first medicine I got for Willie. 17 Sep Went down myself to see Doctor Merrison. He gave me some pills, went to Marine City spent about hour with Martin Henry in shoe shop, Mr. William H. Roberts has fever too. Martin Nathaniel Henry 18 Sep Went to Charles A. Witherel got the note for Bill horse, Warren Henry was taken with fever. Father threshed with steamer. 19 Sep Went down town with Dr. Merrison for medicine for Mrs. Roberts and James Roberts, sent up one bottle for Fournie, left it at George Hargrove's, one bottle for my stepmother, two bottles for Charles and Sarah Henry and one for Warren Henry, two bottles and powder for Johnston's and two bottles for Mrs. W.H. and James Roberts. 20 Sep Went to Wilkesport for my mully cow, I milked Mrs. Robert's cow after I came back. Jane Bury came to Mrs. Roberts this afternoon. Samuel Poland and Bill and little Johnny Poland have fever. 21 Sep Went to Mrs. William Tweedles four miles up the east branch of the river Sydenham from Wallaceburg, walked there got there about four o'clock PM. Got an introduction -5- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 to Mrs. Harrard wife of Rev. L. Harrard who preached on our circuit the last six months of last conference year. Went up to his place and spent the evening. He did not know me. He gave me a letter of introduction to his mother and brother-in-law, F.W. Haddin, Thamesville. 22 Sep Drove Mr. William Tweedle team to Thamesville with a load of cheese, 27 boxes. Put up team and got my dinner at Watts hotel, found out where Rev. Harrard folks live, first house north of the Hotel, were all well, spent half hour with them, gave me note to take back to Rev. Harrard. Got to Thamesville about eleven o'clock AM, there was four teams at moment out, we could not unload the cheese until after the four o'clock train came in from London. We left Thamesville about half past 9 PM, left note at Rev. Harrard's on the way home. 23 Sep Left Tweedles after dinner for home, got spade handle in Wallaceburg for twenty-five cents, came home by Wilkesport way, seen Alice Hardick. Her brother's wife gave me a parcel from Mrs. Tweedle, gave me a lock of Alice sister's hair for Alice Hardick. Got home ten minutes eight PM. My folks not at home. 24 Sep Went over to Polands cleaned up nine bushels of fall wheat sowed about eight bushels of it. Went to town to get some medicine for my wife. William Roberts let me have Dick horse. 2 5 Sep Helped Samuel Poland this afternoon to husk corn. 2 6 Sep Bishop Carman preached at Bethel Rivers Corners, Sombra, text 1 John chap. 5-18, Perfect love casteth out fear. 27 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me to cut under drain stuff on lower place were I live. 28 Sep Peter Henry drew the stuff for under drain this forenoon, commenced to dig this afternoon rain stopped me. 29 Sep Dug 33 ft. across the road laid the stuff and finished it up for under the drain. 3 0 Sep Completed 66 ft. of under drain. 01 Oct Completed 44 ft. of underdrain this forenoon, Simon Poland helped me to cut more stuff for to finish my under drain. Alonzo Lapish had an auction sale today. 02 Oct Warren Henry drew my under drain stuff for me and I helped -6- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 him to load two loads of fire wood for it. Completed 3 0 ft. of under drain this afternoon. 03 Oct Officers were elected for 4 quarter for Bethel Sunday School held at 10 AM. Quarterly service held at Bethel, elder not present, Rev. W. Pierce preacher in charge and Rev. W. Dobbin of Marine City administered the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. Rev. W. Dobbin preached from Romans first chapter sixteenth verse. John J. Brown baby was Christened. 04 Oct Dug out the channel for the under drain in the hole behind the stable. 05 Oct Made a shave horse in the forenoon, James Boylan an Matilda Jane Rivers were married today at twelve o'clock by the Rev. Pierce. Quarterly board met this afternoon in connection with the M.E. Church at Bethel Church Sombra, Rivers Corners. Official members present Elder Griffith, Rev. Pierce, P.C, James W. Carpenter, Parkinson, Warren Henry, D. Young, P. Henry, Martin Henry Sr., John Stover. Elder Griffith preached in the evening at special service in place of Rev. Pierce. 06 Oct Elder Griffith paid us a visit this morning with W. Henry. Started making shingles fore noon, commenced to chop this after noon. Elder Griffith preached at Bethel this evening. 07 Oct Helped Wallace Micks to butcher a cow at Malcolm Cameron, Wilkesport, bought heart for 15 cts, weighted 4 1/2 lbs. 08 Oct Went down for the doctor for Willie. He was not at home, left word for him to come when he got home. He did not come. Helped Peter Henry thresh buckwheat. 09 Oct Finished the underdrain, laid 121 ft. total length of drain 299 ft. Thomas Allum called stayed to dinner, sent word for him to tell Dr. Merrison to come and see Willie. He did this evening. 14 Oct Bill Poland helped me to saw cord wood this afternoon. 15 Oct Bill Poland helped me saw wood all day. 16 Oct I split wood today, shot three quails one shot. 17 Oct Aunt Marilla Vanalstine, fathers sister, was up to see us today from Alpena Mich., U.S. came down with Capt. Shaw in two nights, St. Stevens, Detroit, Mich. Went over to church with me and father. -7- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Marilla (Carpenter) Vanalstine c1880 18 Oct Aunt Marilla came up from fathers this morning and wanted me to go home with her, I promised to. Received from Samuel Poland fifteen dollars on rent for 1880. 19 Oct Went to Courtright this forenoon to see when the boat would be up, seen Capt. E. Shaws wife, she expects the boat up this after noon. We leave tomorrow forenoon health and providence permitting. Polly sick and throwing up. 20 Oct Went to Capt. E. Shaws, Courtright, the boat did not come. 21 Oct Boat did not come to Courtright yet. I started for home met the boat St. Steven at days mill dock town line. We set sail and sailed as far as days dock in Moore opposite his farm, came home in the evening the wind was so light for us to sail up the river, got home 10 o'clock PM, got to the boat 4 AM. -8- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Oct Waiting for fair wind at days dock now. 23 Oct Waiting at Capt. E. Shaws for the St. Stevens, helped him to set out his peach trees and shingle his out house. Went down to the boat in the evening and from that home. Staid at home all night reached the boat in the morning. 24 Oct Went from the boat to Shaws, staid there till evening went down to the boat, got a chance for a ride to Courtright, intended to get my carpet bag and go home, they coaxed me not to. 2 5 Oct Fair wind at last the vessel got in Courtright about 8 AM, left Courtright about 9:30 AM got in sand beach in the government harbor about seven PM, the wind was blowing from the south in the evening, fair for us and it was raining. Capt. Shaw thought it was best for to anchor in the side of the harbor, he was afraid the wind might change when we would be half way across the Saginaw Bay, it was well for us that we did. 2 6 Oct The wind was blowing a fierce gale from the north this morning, our vessel dragged her anchor and got foul of another vessel at our stern, Capt. pulled down his fly half mast and we were towed along side of the pier. Aunt Marilla thought it would be best for us to go ashore and take the steamboat to Alpena. Expected her up on the 27th, had to pay 1 dollar for 2 beds and 2 meals. 27 Oct Waited in Sand Beach all day, boat Pearl came in the night, we heard her whistle and got up and started, she left us, we were ten minutes late. 28 Oct Expected the Flora up today, she did not come, we watched all night, did not come. 29 Oct Expected her for sure today, never came. Watched all night again. 3 0 Oct Expected her this morning, C.L. Boyington from Oscoda got a dispatch that the Flora left Port Huron at 6:30 o'clock last night. I made up my mind to come home last night, told Aunt so gave her five dollars to pay her way up on the boat from Sand Beach to Alpena, fare up $4.50. Took the cars at Sand Beach this morning at daylight and got in Port Huron about 10:30 o'clock, fare $2.10. Took the ferry was in Sarnia at 11:00, fare 10 cts., got on board the Hiawatha and came down to Bury•s dock, fare 50 cts. and walked home, got home just after bedtime. Money out of pocket by the trip, eleven dollars and twenty-six cts. -9- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Pearl Flora -10- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 31 Oct Slept the best part of the day. W.S. Howel was appointed in my place as librarian Bethel S.S, Rivers Corners on the 31st Oct. 1880. 01 Nov Moved our things home again, split wood in the afternoon. 02 Nov Split wood forenoon, filed my crosscut saw and went to the Village in the afternoon, traded out $2.53 at P. Cattanachs. Sent a letter to Aunt Marilla, Alpena, Mich. U.S. Store Ledger of Peter Cattanach Jr., & Co 1876 03 Nov Simon Poland helped me saw cord wood. 04 Nov Split wood this forenoon rained afternoon. Samuel Poland and wife went to Sarnia today, shot one black squrrel. 05 Nov Bought butter from Aunt Lottie, 25 cts. Piled elm harts and bark for stove wood. -11- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 06 Nov Rained all day. Had to carry my firewood up on my back. 07 Nov Had to buy a pound of butter at Polands on Sunday on account of the rain yesterday, 25 cts. 08 Nov Under brushed and chopped a little cord wood. S. Poland got me out to drain this morning to see him to pay on a note. 1 gal. syrup 75 cts. 09 Nov Bill Poland helped all day draw hay for Albert Henry, xx figures in book which I belong to this. Simon Poland helped me saw cord wood in afternoon. Received of Samuel Poland fifty-five dollars due me on rent for 1880, gave him receipt for this and the other fifteen dollars in one receipt and he gave me up the receipt I gave him on the 18 of October for the fifteen dollars. Seen John Doran, he promised me a beef, part pay on note he owes me. 10 Nov Rained most all day, Thomas Stokes told Poland to bring the plow home that he bought of him last fall. 11 Nov Poland fixed my plow and took Stokes home. 12 Nov Under brushed afternoon, lent my crosscut saw to William Eyers for to saw stove wood tomorrow. 13 Nov Went to see John Doran forenoon, chopped in afternoon. 14 Nov Milked line. night and morning, my cow is over to Polands other 15 Nov Had to fix my saw and make a beadle, split wood forenoon, Poland killed his old pig. 16 Nov Simon Poland helped me to saw in the afternoon. 17 Nov Getting up fire wood. Peter Henry team forenoon, Sie and Bill Poland team all day. Borrowed eighty-nine lbs. of flour of Samuel Poland until mine to the mill. 18 Nov Got letter from Aunt Marilla Vanalstine from Alpena, Mich. The letter was sent from Alpena the fifth of this month, it was not directed right, got 1 bushel of apples from C. Sheeran for twenty-five cts. 19 Nov Hunted all day got four rabbits and one partridge. 20 Nov Split wood part of day, lent S. Poland crosscut saw. John Doran sent me out one half of beef at 4 & 5, hind quarter weighed 110 lbs. front quarter weighted 112 lbs, gave him -12- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 receipt for $9.98 apply on note. Annie and Maggie Poland came over today to stay all night. 21 Nov Mary cooked rabbit pie, I could not eat it. Mrs. Poland was over, she liked it, we gave her the rest of the pie and rabbits. 22 Nov Spoke to Maria Brown to work for us, she said she would let us know at night whether she would come or not. She sent word by Jane Poland that she would be over Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Polly let her father have sixteen dollars to pay Sam Whitely. Helped Mr. Allen butcher. 23 Nov Brought my cow home from Polands. Sie Poland helped me to saw stove wood in the afternoon at house. Mrs. Allen brought us down 16 lbs. of fresh pork - $.50. Maria Brown came over this afternoon and said she would commence to work tomorrow forenoon some time. 24 Nov Piled up cord wood forenoon. Was to Rev. Pierce stove wood bee afternoon. Maria Brown commenced work this afternoon. Paid her one dollar on work this evening. Mrs. Peter Henry called this afternoon. 25 Nov Went to the village in forenoon & spent $1.48. Bill Poland helped me saw. Gave Sie Poland $.25 for 10 lbs. sugar. 26 Nov Split and piled wood all day. Mrs. Peter Henry called fore noon, gave Mary a hogshead for mince meat. Aunt Lottie gave her some apples for mince meat. 27 Nov Tried to hoop a pork barrel that I got at fathers this morning for to salt my beef. 28 Nov Stayed at home all day. Poland came over and showed me the account that he got from Andrew Smith charging him for wood which he should have delivered Smith for $1. 29 Nov Went down with Sie Poland to be as a witness in the settlement with him and Smith. A. Smith wanted of Poland some twenty nine dollars for damages for not drawing the wood. Smith sent Poland his acct. claiming some sixty dollars and some cents for which he took thirty dollars and sixty one cents and Poland gave him seventy five cents for interest on fifteen dollars which Smith had given him in cash. Smith gave Poland a receipt in full of his account without dating it as he should have done. Smith gave the receipt on this twenty ninth day of November 1880. Spent in P. Cattanach store today $1.35. Wrote a -13- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 postcard to St. Catherines Saw Inc. This is a copy of a post card that I sent to R.H. Smith & Co. St. Catherines, Ont. to R.H. Smith & Co. have you any of the crosscut saws large in stock? If you have will you please answer this stating prices or what it would be by sending one by mail as I can't get one here. Yours Jas. W. Carpenter. 3 0 Nov Was to Mrs. Grant's stove wood bee in fore noon. Rev. and Mrs. Pierce and wife and one son called on us this afternoon. Mary Lapish drawed a bolt of stove wood for the minister afternoon. 01 Dec Samuel Poland gave me ten dollars on borrowed money. Killed one rabbit and 1 quail today. Split and piled up stove wood. Samuel Poland got 55 cts. for his barley in Sarnia yesterday. Holland Shorts and his two brothers killed a buck deer yesterday on William Gilbert's place. This happened on the last day of November 1880. Mrs. Grant Mary Elizabeth (Tomlin) Grant C1866 02 Dec Chopped all day in an old elm top back end of the place. 03 Dec Chopped and split some logs that was cut. noon. Salted beef at 04 Dec Went down town and went over to Marine City. Seen Alice Hardick. Gave her the parcel that her brothers wife gave me for her. Seen Staley about elm logs he told me to go on cutting, gave me the lengths of them. Got Willie a pair of shoes and some other things amounting to $2.00 besides ferry .17 cts. Sent post card to St. Catherines for cross cut saw gauge. 05 Dec Was home all day. Maria Brown went out to S. Witherel's last night. Expect her home tonight. 06 Dec Chopped fore noon, filed my cross cut saw afternoon. -14- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Peter Henry sale afternoon. Dec. 6, 1880. Pitted my potatoes last time 07 Dec Cut wood all day. Shot two partridges. Samuel Poland drawed his barley home from my place. Polly rode over home with him fore noon and back in afternoon. Mrs. Matilda Boylan and her sister called this afternoon. 08 Dec Bill Poland helped me saw cord wood. Poland went to Courtright with barley, had to bring it home again as they did not want to buy for a few days. 09 Dec Bill Poland helped me saw cord wood fore noon & helped me saw stove wood at the house afternoon. Polly expiled to be sick. Got the M.D. Merrison failed to ease. Gave M. Brown two dollars on work. Mrs. Emma Henry, Mrs. S. Ovland stayed until morning of the 10th. 10 Dec Split stove wood at the house in fore noon. Henry came at noon. Mrs. Peter 1 1 Dec SIMON JAMES CARPENTER Born 6:35 o'clock AM. Mrs. Peter Henry and Mrs. Allen were the women had Dr. Merrison got him at Barse one mile north Wilkesport. Mrs. Poland was over today and brought Polly a chicken & also Mr. Poland and my father was here. Set P. Henry's saw for him. Maria Brown was at Peter Henry's last night. 10 Dec Borrowed of Warren T. Henry 38 15/16 lbs. of flour. saw gauge from St. Catherines, Ont. Got 11 Dec Samuel Poland went to Marine City for a cross cut saw. got it. He 12 Dec Polly was too smart. Got up. Took inflammation set in. Had to get the doctor twice at night. Warren Henry went for him both times and Mrs. Warren sat up with her. Mrs. Poland was over in the day. Mrs. Delbert Youngs and Mrs. Charles Brown, Wm. John Allen & wife. The doctor got here the last time about 8 AM. Ordered hot flannels steamed over water & spirits of turpentine. He stayed until daylight. Bill Poland took him home on Monday morning. Dr. brought out 1 bot. Turpentine 20 cents. 13 Dec Bill Poland took doctor home. Brought me up oatmeal, 1 lb. tea, 4 lbs. sugar. Mrs. Charles Henry & Mrs. George Mulligan called in afternoon. The doctor called twice. This evening I had to go down and see him at one o'clock AM. Mr. Bill Eyers drove me down. Mary was a little better. Mrs. Peter Henry stayed with us all day. Mrs. John Allen & Mrs. Poland set up at night. -15- ���James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 14 Dec Doctor came out morning and night. I got some articles at Peter Cattanach got 1 bot. of turpentine maby .23 beef for tea. At Sam Henry's borrowed M.L. Burnham's Syringes, got nursing bottle for baby at Peter Cattanach 6/. Mrs. Allen stayed with near all day. Peter Henry came up in the day. Step mother came in afternoon. She used the syringes. The others were afraid. She brought some apples dried. Mrs. Peter Henry taken sick. Doctor gave her some powders, step mother and Mrs. Warren Henry set up. Went to Dr. about 1:30 am. Mary better, ordered hot salt for Mrs. P. Henry. 15 Dec Samuel Poland went to Sarnia with barley. Sent for bed pan and flax seed meal for poultice. Got them. Bed pan $1.75. Mrs. Allen and Hannah Henry set up with Mary. Warren Henry went down to the doctors for me for medicine. 16 Dec Dr. here in the morning. Mary is better. Sent thermometer out by Thomas Mulligan. Polly better. Mrs. Mary Grant and Mrs. Charles Brown set up with us tonight. 17 Dec Went down town to see Dr. He came out and gave me a ride home. Got one gal coal oil, 1 coal oil can, 2 jersey shirts. Mrs. Allen came down and waited on Polly when I was away, coming down this afternoon. Lucy came up yesterday, staying for a few days. Maria Brown went home this morning. I shall send her away. Went down to Joseph Henry's to hire Hester Henry. She would not come. Then went over to Lyman Henry's hired a Miss Dunn. Promised to come tomorrow at nine o'clock AM. Mrs. Warren Henry & Mrs. Christopher Walker and my grandmother set up with us. Lucy did the work. Samuel Poland drew me up a drag of fire wood this morning. 17 Dec Had to keep hot flannels steamed in turpentine and water from 2 o'clock Monday morning to Friday afternoon. We had to make flannel bags filled with smart weeds with turpentine dropped on them put on her, hot. Miss Dunn did not come but Hester Henry came in her place. 18 Dec Hester Henry came today. Dr. Merrison in today. Mary is better. Father called. Maria Brown came and got her things. Lucy went home. I went and got Mrs. Allen to set up with Mary until twelve o'clock as I could not keep awake. Set up alone after. 19 Dec Went down and got some medicine for Mary. Hester stayed home Sunday. Mrs. A. came over and dressed the baby. Samuel Poland set up with me tonight until four o'clock AM. -18- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 0 Dec Hester Henry told me at noon that she would not stay any longer. I paid her 35 cts. for her time. Mrs. Warren Henry & Miss Hannah Henry sat up until four o'clock AM. Jane Poland came over. 21 Dec Set Poland cross cut saw fore noon. Jane Poland stayed today and yesterday. Father sent Lucy up afternoon. I went out and hired Miss Mary Jones. Set up with Mary alone tonight. Jane Poland went home. 22 Dec Chopped fore noon. First work since Mary got sick. Went to town in afternoon brought some articles. Got notice from the Fanning mill man also a circular from E.G. Rideout, 10 Barclay, New York. 2 3 Dec Chopped today. Filed saw afternoon. Went to prayer meeting. Maria Brown got dialogue book. 24 Dec Wrote a letter to Aunt Marilla, Alpena, Michigan, U.S. Chopped all day. My shot flask will hold about 2 1/2 lbs. 25 Dec Christmas, Went hunting. Shot two rabbits. George Gilbert & Bill & Sieman Poland shot rabbit on Samuel Gallow ridge. 26 Dec Election of officers for Sabbath school Bethel Church, Rivers Corners. I was put in librarian and to act as secretary pro tem. Mr. & Mrs. Poland were over today. Mrs. Allen called. 27 Dec Nomination day for Counsel for 1881. Went over to Marine City. Sent an order to E.G. Rideout & Co. for $1.42. I bought me a pair of boots & shirt for wife & 5 lbs. of sugar. 28 Dec Split wood. Was over to church. There was to be a trustee meeting. Was not. Stayed up all night and kept fire - it being awful cold. 29 Dec Helped my half-brother saw on McGary called this morning as Eyers. Kept fire all night. Poland set up till twelve. I Frank Bull's place. Old he was going to William Mary Jones & Jane & Margaret set up rest of night. 30 Dec Bill Poland and I sawed fire wood for me. lb. of butter. Bill bought 1 31 Dec Split wood in fore noon. Went down town afternoon. Was over to Marine City to see if package had come from E.C. Rideout & Co. Had not come. Jane & Maggie Poland went -19- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 home with me. They came over on the 27 stayed till today. Bought lamp chimney 15 cts., 10 cts. worth of candy. Sent 10 dollars to Manson Campbell for note for Fanning Mill. Poland Family c1910 Joseph, Thomas, Maggie (Blacklock), Wi11iam Pauling, William, John Annie (Grant), Mary Grace (Cowling), Jane (Chartier)(Selman) William Pauling (Poland) was a cousin from Petrolia who visited Carpenter's and travelled to the U.S.A and Europe as mentioned later in the Diary. -20- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1881 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan Social held in Bethel Church from the remnants of tea meeting. Proceeds $5. for the same purpose as the tea meeting - liquidate the church debt. Paid Mary Jones $2. on work. 02 Jan Chosen librarian for the Sunday school for the first quarter 1881. 03 Jan Chopped fore noon. Went down town afternoon to election. Voted for J.S. Bury Dep. Reeve. Councilors Chas. A. Witherel, George Robinson, William Davis. Seen doctor for wife. Would not give me any medicine. He was going to Wilkesport. He would call when he came back. Went over to Marine City. Package not come yet. Went over to L.C. Cottrell. Bought a corn popper. Waited till the mail came in. The package came with the afternoon mail. The order was not filled. Wrote this letter on the 4 Jan 1881. Wrote a letter to E.G. Rideout & Co. about the order not being filled. Sent a post card to E.G. Gurney enquiring for back fire place of St. Nicholas stove. 04 Jan Poland posted letters to E.G. Rideout and Co., 10 Barclay St., New York. Chopped wood all day - chopping and under brushing for sowing. Killed a rabbit. 05 Jan Chopping and underbrushing all day. and afternoon Jan 6, 1881. Helped Peter N. Henry 07 Jan Received my note from Chatham for fanning mill. Answer from E.G. Gurney about fire wood back for St. Nicholes stove price $3.00. 08 Jan Chopped fore noon and set my saw. Bill Poland helped me in afternoon. Sawed cord wood for me in fore noon. Bill Poland helped me & I helped him in afternoon. Marked the new books for the library for the M.E.S.S. Bethel forty in number. Total number of books 102 vols, in library. Samuel Poland brought me up a gal. of coal oil. S. Poland bought a fat pig of Waybrant. Paid six cents per pound for it. 09 Jan Took the new library books over to the Sabbath school. 10 Jan Chopped all day. logs. Was to have helped Peter N. Henry saw -21- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 11 Jan Cold in the morning, did not get out to work until afc^out 10 o'clock AM. Poland concluded not to draw my logs. Went over to see Sheeran's where they were to work on Peter Pierce. Helped them load up. Took until about 7 o'clock PM. When I was coming home I saw my house on fire at the ridge. I was at the back fence when I saw it. I run to the house, got up stairs and threw some hot water on it, their being no other in. Mary Brown was here, she went down to Lawrence Johnston's for him. He came. When he got here I had shinned up a pole unto the roof. He tied a pail of water to it and I pulled it up and put the fire out. I could only deaden it from the inside. Mary Brown & Mary Jones carried water for me. Chopped wood in the afternoon. 12 Jan Made a ladder to climb on roof of house. Also a tray on roof cut a larger hole in roof for the stove pipe. Mrs. Jones was here in the afternoon. Bill Poland commenced to draw my wood. 07 Jan 1871 -(Note on side of page) - Broke my arm and went to work on the 5 March 1871. Dr. Fraser set it. (James W. Carpenter) 13 Jan Chopped in the fore noon. down town and went over to had come. Got two instead for wife & 1 lb. of tea at Aunt Marilia. Rained in the afternoon. Went Marine City to see if package of one. Got a pair of shoes P. Cattanach, and a letter from 12 Jan Gave George Robinson & Peter Rivers the job of drawing my elm logs for 12/per thousand. 14 Jan Charles W. Witherel paid me note of sixty five dollars for Bill horse. Chopped all day. Bill Poland commenced to draw my wood. Stanley's, Charlotte A. Henry and Lizzie Johnston were here in afternoon. 15 Jan Went to Sarnia. Walked all the way there. Paid sixty five dollars on my place as rather give it in the savings bank as the payment was not due until July. Got a ride down from the Indian reserve with Thomas Heyland, Courtright. Walked down to town line, got a ride with Hog Watson down to Thomas Bury, the same line that I live on. Walked to Wm. Roberts old log house, got a ride with Arthur O'Mailey home. Got home at 7:20 AM. 16 Jan Preaching in the fore noon at 10 AM. Sunday school at 2 PM. -22- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 17 Jan Wrote a letter in the fore noon to Uncle Wesley and one to Aunt Marilla. Helped Peter N. Henry saw logs in fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped me saw elm logs in afternoon. Cut four logs. John helped 1/2 a day at 4/ per day. John got Polands 7 ft. saw. 18 Jan Filed saw in fore noon. Polands seven foot saw. We waited while I am cutting my saw logs. Patrick Sheeran commenced to draw them. Rivers & Robinson backed out. Give them 12/ per thousand. John helped me saw in the afternoon. Mary Jones time was out today. She went home. I paid her two dollars on work. Owe her 12/yet. She waits until logs out. 19 Jan John bought up 13 1/2 lbs. of pork. Borrowed of them until I get some from Sarnia or elsewhere. John helped me saw all day. Cut 12 logs. He stayed all night. 20 Jan Filed saw in fore noon and sawed two logs, tree we fell last night before it was no good. Cut six logs in afternoon. Helped Polly and the children, William John and Simon James down to Peter N. Henrys. John helped me all day. 21 Jan Snowed fore noon. Cut six logs in afternoon and went to Marine City and bought me a seven foot champion saw - cost me 45 cents per ft. and 40 cents for two handles. Marine City total cost $4.80 duty and all. Borrowed $5. off Samuel Poland. 22 Jan Filed new saw in fore noon. Gave Poland his saw, cut four logs with new saw in afternoon. 2 3 Jan I am 27 years old today. Samuel Poland drew me up a load of fire wood Sunday. He took Mary and the two boys over home and brought them back at night with the team. I was over to Sunday school. Came home and made me a fire. 24 Jan Heard that N. Staley did not want any more elm logs. Went over to Marine City to see. Saw him, he told me not to cut any more. He would take all I had cut. Fell basswood trees for bolts in afternoon. 2 5 Jan John helped to saw basswood bolts. Sold one oak tree to a man from Marine City - got six dollars for it. I had to cut it down butt and top. Got 8 6/16 lbs. of pork of S. Poland. 26 Jan John helped me to make basswood bolts. Gave S. Poland the five dollars I borrowed from him to get my cross cut saw. -23- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 7 Jan John went to Sombra to get a pair of boots. the afternoon. Helped me in 28 Jan John helped me all day made basswood bolts. Yankee came for oak tree. Got 19 3/16 lbs. of pork from S. Poland. Polly went to W. Henrys. 2 9 Jan Bought a Singer Sewing Machine from Capt. E. Shaw for fifty dollars. Gave him five dollars down on it & gave my note for the balance one for twelve months for twenty dollars and the other twenty four months for twenty five dollars. John helped me 3 1/2 days this week. Borrowed five dollars from S. Poland to pay on sewing machine. 3 0 Jan Mr. E. Shaw & wife were down. notes - fixed it. Made a mistake in drawing 31 Jan John helped me all day to saw basswood bolts. Shot two black sguirrels. Patrick Sheeran finished drawing my elm logs - total number of logs 39. 01 Feb John helped me saw bd. bolts & father helped to borrow them. Finished making bolts. Wrote two letters this evening. One to E. & C. Gurney, Toronto and one to Patent Clock, Terra Haute, Ind. 02 Feb Cut roads to basswood bolts and helped Sheeran load. 8 loads. Borrowed of S. Poland 43 12/16 lbs. Had 03 Feb Patrick Sheeran finished drawing basswood bolts cut of the woods - had 8 loads. 04 Feb Drew the basswood bolts over to Marine City - got $2.88 per cord or 9 cts. per foot. Had 364 ft. to the cord. I gave P. Sheeran 8/per cord for drawing, paid 70 cts. for entrance fee at Marine City & 2 5 cts. for reporting at Sombra. Staley gave me a ticket for my elm logs that he had measured 8,008 ft. at $3.25 per thousand amounting to 76. & also $32.76 less 70 cts. entrance fee. Amounting in all 58.06. Paid Patrick Sheeran $23.37 for drawing elm logs & basswood bolts, their is 5 elm logs yet to be measured. Bought John Carpenter a corn popper for turn on work 20 cts. 05 Feb Went down town with Chester Henry bought of Lyman Henry butcher shop at Sombra - 102 lbs. of pork at 10 cts. per lb. & 1 loaf baker bread at 5 cts. = $10.2 5 & bought of Peter Stover 300 lbs. of flour § 25/ per hundred. Staley was to finish measuring my elm logs. Weighted out the pork that I borrowed of Samuel Poland - total amount lbs. -24- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 40 1/16. Gave him 40 lbs. & 13/16 and I also weighed the pork fat, the meat that John brought up 13 1/2. Paid S. Poland the five dollars I borrowed of him to pay on the sewing machine. Maggie & Annie Poland came over in the afternoon to stay all night. Bill Poland drawed me up a load of fire wood. Levi and he brought it all on the way home. 06 Feb Warren Henry got up and went home. P. Henry was exhorting. Mary was over home today for a visit. 07 Feb Split cord wood all day. work on the 5. The sewing machine would not Lyman Henry Family c1885 Wm. Alvin, Rory, Lyman, Orville Lorenzo, Mary Arm (Bowles), Lyman, Amos 08 Feb Worked on the sewing machine all fore noon. Got it to work at last in thick cloth or any thing. Polly and the babies went over to her MOTHER to be gone for a day or -25- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 two. She is going to help her mother sew. Eyers came down for yeast. She got it. Mrs. Eliza 09 Feb Rained today and yesterday. Filed Poland's cross cut saw and made Polly's Uncle a shirt quilted on machine. Paid John 4 dollars on work and sent the pork I borrowed of father 13 1/2 lbs. by John. 10 Feb Split and piled wood that was down under the snow. Poland's cross cut saw home and brought mine home. Took 11 Feb Helped Bill Eyers saw stove wood part of the fore noon. Poland's boys drawed 2 loads of oat straw home. Poland sent away the money for Boylan's note to Dresden. 12 Feb Went out to work. Snowstorm came up and I went home. 13 Feb Bill & Simon Poland Mary and the babies home. to Sunday school. I was over 14 Feb I went over to Marine City to settle with Staley about elm logs. He was not home. I got my picture taken - cost 2 cts and bought Alice Hardick about 5 cts. candy and baby powder 15 cts, 1 bottle red ink 5 cts. paid V.C. Maybee 60 cts. for three 2 0 ct. bottles of turpentine which I got when wife was sick and 5 cts. candy V.C. Maybee. Posted one letter for circular fire lighting clock, Terra Haute, Ind. James U. Carpenter -26- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 15 Feb Opened potato pit in fore noon. Sawed drags for fire wood afternoon. Simon Poland helped me. 16 Feb Drawed up fire wood all day. Bill Poland helped me with his team. Polly guilted cradle guilt on sewing machine. First cradle guilt ever made. 17 Feb Chopped in afternoon. Set S. Poland's cross cut saw in fore noon and split some c. wood. 18 Feb Snowed in fore noon. Made William John Carpenter pants. He had them on for the first time in pants. Went over to Marine City, Mich, settled for elm logs 9,250 ft. all together. There was $4.05 coming to me. Bought 1 lb. butter 2 0 cts., 9 yd. print, 2 lbs. sugar, 2 yds. cotton, 2 yds. cottonade 50 cts. Got a letter from E.C. Gurney about my stove from Toronto. Got Uncle James Carpenter's address from the post office in Marine City, Mich. Got a patent saw set for cross cut saw for $6. Polly went down to P.N. Henry's a little while this afternoon Mrs. Eliza Eyers came down to borrow some castor oil. Got it. Wrote a letter Buena Vista post master seeing if I could find Uncle James Carpenter. 19 Feb Helped P.N. Henry in fore noon to cut roads for round timber. Paid P. Sheeran balance due him for drawing logs 1.87. 2 0 Feb Went to Sabbath school and stayed until after preaching. 21 Feb Helped Samuel Poland saw cord wood. 22 Feb Helped father saw cord wood on Frank Bull place. Polly visited Mrs. John Allen. Rode up, walked home, I carried Willie back. 23 Feb Went to Sombra bought 1 gal coal oil 35 cts. 1 file 25 cts. 1 letter book 10 cts. posted a letter to post master Buena Vista P.O., Clinton County, Iowa to see if I could hear from Uncle James Carpenter. Had prayer meeting at our house, Peter Henry led. Mrs. Essie Eyers & Mrs. William Eyers, Maria Brown and her mother, Mary Rivers, Charlotte Ann Henry, Isabella Brown, Mrs. George Mulligan. 24 Feb Chopped for myself fore noon. afternoon. Helped S. Poland in 23 Feb V.C. Maybee has run away - took $1300.00 from township treasury. Peter Cattanach & James Dawson his bonds men (so report says) his store is shut up. -27- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 Feb Helped Samuel Poland all day. Got circular from Terra Haute Patent Clock Works about fire lighting clocks and a postal card from E.G. Rideout & Co., N.Y. 2 6 Feb Helped Samuel Poland saw cord wood all day. 2 7 Feb Was over to Sunday school. class meeting. There was no preaching - had 28 Feb John Carpenter helped me fore noon. Made him an axe handle and called it square, it being to wet in the bush to work. 01 Mar Chopped all day in down timber cut about 1 3/4 cords. 02 Mar Went to M. Stanley. Got wood measured had 2 4 cords @ 9lets. - 21.60. He gave me three grand trunk pens. Went down to Sombra. Paid Dr. Merrison $20. and a note for twenty dollars balance of acct. up to date. ' He gave me a receipt in full. Bought 70 cts. worth of goods at Peter Cattanach & Co. Was over to the church to be present at the meeting of Trustees of Bethel Church. All present except Chairman. I was chosen to act as chairman pro tem. Paid John Carpenter 50 cts. bal. due him on work. 03 Mar Filed Charles A. Brown's & Samuel Poland's cross cut saws. Settled work account with S. Poland. I owe him one day to date. 04 Mar Sent an order to E.G. Rideout & Co., N.Y. for outfit of house hold guest magazine and American Businessman and practical bookkeeper guide 25 cts. & 1 sample Lloyds combination pen holder 25 cts. for the house hold guest magazine 50 cts. $1. in all. Polly went down town, posted my letter to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. Had it registered. Helped S. Poland saw. Him and I are square. Polly traded $1.05 at Peter Cattanach. 05 Mar Cut wood for Pastor W. Pierce. Polly stayed at her father's last night. I rode home from the village with P.N. Henry. He came out school house line and brought Polly and babies home, through the woods. Annie Poland came over to stay a week. 06 Mar Was over to Sunday school. I acted as superintendent Testament Class Teacher, Librarian & Secretary. 07 Mar Helped Samuel Poland cut cord wood all day. 08 Mar John E. Carpenter to lodge at night. helped me all day sawing cord wood, went -28- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 09 Mar John Allen had chopping bee - had 30 cords of soft wood cut. I was there. Mary shortened Simon James Carpenter, was visiting to Charles Henry's 10 Mar Split wood for Samuel Poland, helped me fore noon, went to the village in afternoon. Bought 1 onion weighed 1 lb. 5 cts., and 1 lb. fruit crackers 1 ct. and candy 2 cts. 11 Mar Split wood. Simon Poland helped, afternoon Bill Skidey cut my wood. 12 Mar Chopped wood fore noon. Stormed afternoon. Went to village to see if my outfit had come, not yet. Bought 1 bar of soap 10 cts. 13 Mar Went to Sabbath school. Pierce guarreled. P.N. Henry and preacher Rev. 14 Mar Filed worn saw fore noon 30 cts., chopped 2 cords soft wood in afternoon. 15 Mar Filed Charles Henry's saw fore noon and got out a bag of potatoes out of pit, and filed my saw and went to the village in afternoon. Got my outfit from E.G. Rideout. Big Buds and Blossoms, Now I am Mamma, The Return Fugitive & the Recording Angle. 16 Mar Helped John Carpenter saw cord wood all day. 17 Mar Canvassing for house hold Guest Magazine (got none). 18 Mar Canvassing for house hold Guest Magazine (got one) . 19 Mar Went to Wilkesport, posted two letters - one to Detroit D.M. Ferry & Co. seen merchants for circular and one to Ingal & Son publishers Montreal for Agency. 2 0 Mar Was over to Sabbath school Quarterly meeting and love feast in fore noon. Quarterly Board met on 19 at Bethel in afternoon. 21 Mar Canvassed for the House Hold Guest Magazine all day, got no sub. 22 Mar Filed S. Poland's cross cut saw, split stove wood in afternoon. Polly went down to William Brown's with W. Henry to Temperance social. -29- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Simon Poland 23 Mar Went to Sombra Village. Sent E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. $2.20. Split wood in afternoon. Stove wood at the door. 24 Mar Simon Poland helped me all day to saw stove wood at the house. Drove the mully cow to lower place. Simon and I cut off 1 elm log 22 inches through in 30 sec. & another one 20 inches through in 4 5 sec. 2 5 Mar Split stove wood and filed John Edgar Bury cross cut saw. Helped Samuel Poland split cord wood and cut the big elm. 27 Mar Was over to Sabbath school. Elected officers. I was chosen Librarian again. Had Dr. Merrison in to see Willie, got an answer to the letter I sent Buena Vista from Uncles brother in law Wm. C. Knight. Wrote a letter to William C. Knight, Buena Vista in reply to the one he sent me. He gave me my cousin Wesley Carpenter's address, Baxter Spring, Cherokee Co., Kansas. Wrote to him. -30- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 28 Mar Filed George Robinson cross cut saw fore noon. Cut 1/2 cord soft wood and went to village in afternoon. Got 1 gal syrup at P. Cattanach 75 cts. and 40 cts. worth of beef at Levi Henry's for Willie. Sick with bilious fever. Got medicine for Willie from doctor. 29 Mar Filed Charles Allen's cross cut saw fore noon and tuned mine afternoon. 3 0 Mar Cutting and sawing trees for sawing tomorrow. wood. Mostly hard 31 Mar Simon Poland helped me to saw cord wood, mostly hard wood. 01 Apr Snowed, split afternoon, borrowed S. Poland's overcoat to get to Sarnia. 02 Apr Went to Sarnia, rode up with Peter N. Henry. Drawed $15. from my bank acct. with W.J. Gurd and sent $4. with eleven dollar order to E.G. Rideout & Co., N.Y., 10 Barclay St. 03 Apr Was over to Sabbath school. Did not stay for preaching. 04 Apr Split wood fore noon. Albert W. Henry sent for me to go for Dr. Merrison for him as he was getting worse. I went. Dr. was not at home when I got there. Left word at the house to be sure and go right out as soon as he got home. He got part way out when he got word he was dead. The subscription Chromes had not come. Sold my six foot saw to John E. Carpenter for chopping 4 cords hard wood. 05 Apr Helped Polly and the children over home. Her Mother had a son before noon. Mrs. Mary Grant and Mrs. Jones were women. Went down town & got the Chromes for subscription house hold magazine. Delivered Mrs. Jacob Young's on the way home. Split wood part of the day. 06 Apr Went to Albert W. Henry's funeral. First corps brought in Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, Sombra. There were 18 teams in the procession and Rev. Wm. Cousins preached on text . Albert followed his first wife 10 years and 4 days. Pall bearers were Albert Brown, Walter Shortt, Joseph Fournie, George Hargrove, James Gallow, Jacob Young, Patrick Sheeran. Team took corps. Went out to Wilkesport. Delivered John Hitchcock his chromes. He paid me one dollar on his subscription. Owes me 12 cts. Bought of Wallace Micks 7 1/2 lbs. pork $1.05. 07 Apr Split wood fore noon. Helped Polly and the babies over to her Mother's to help wash. Was to Albert Henry's widow -31- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 cutting stove wood bee. Had about 14 cords cut. children to prayer meeting. 08 Apr Split stove wood all day. wood for saw. Polly & John has put up 1 1/2 cords 09 Apr Got another circular and combination pen holder. Split wood in the fore noon. Went down town in the afternoon. Got seed annual and circular from D.M. Ferry, Detroit. Went over to Marine City to see if my stuff had come - did not. 30 cts. for ferriage. 10 Apr Went over to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching. Rev. William Pierce preached his farewell sermon. It was a temperance sermon from 5 Chap, of Ephesians 18 verse. Warren T. Henry resignation as class leader was not excepted. 11 Apr Chopping cord wood all day. Stayed in with the children while Mary went down to Warren T. Henry's for some vinegar. John E. Carpenter finished chopping 4 cords of hard wood for his six foot saw payment. 12 Apr Simon Poland helped me saw hard cord wood all day. 09 Apr Sent an order of $2.25 to George Pritchard for 1 bush Netohes and bag. 13 Apr Split wood in fore noon. Went over if by stuff had come. It had not. cents for ferriage. James Bury had bee on Jacob Young's place. Had 2 5 James Hargrove broke his sledge. to Marine City to see Cost me twenty five a stove wood cutting to 3 0 cords cut. 14 Apr Went down town in the evening. Seen ferry man. Stuff had not come. Split stove wood at the door. S. Poland's Netohes came freight charges 4 0 cts. Not paid yet. I carried them as far as my fathers. Polly set up with Mrs. Peter Henry's - sick with congestion of lungs. 15 Apr Split stove wood at door. Went down town to see ferry man. Stuff had not come yet. 16 Apr Wrote a letter to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. about not receiving order. Will post it tonight if order does not come (did not do so , order not come yet). 17 Apr Over to Sabbath school. Did not stay to class meeting. Came home so that Mary could go down to Peter N. Henry's to see Mrs. Henry - sick with congestion of the lungs. Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. John Carpenter and Mrs. -32- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Christopher Walker are going to set up tonight. Easter Sunday. Had six eggs only two for Polly, two for Jimmy, 2 for Willie and 3 in cupboard. 18 Apr Split stove wood in fore noon. Mrs. Albert Henry had a sale in afternoon. James Dawson bought her team and yearlings $160.40. I bid on a kit of tools up to $15.75. Charles Henry had them bid in for him $16. I went down town to see if my stuff had come from New York. I could not get across the river. Bought of Arthur A. Rattray 13/4 maple sugar. Mary went down to Peter N. Henry's to set up with Mrs. Peter Henry. Wrote a letter to London Free Press and Schuyler Smith & Co. both London, Ont. Probably I will post them tomorrow at Wilkesport. NOTE on side of page: Mrs. Peter Henry died. 19 Apr Went out to Wilkesport - posted 2 letters to London. John Hitchcock 50 cts. being the balance due me on subscription House Hold Guest Magazine. Went down to Sombra in the afternoon and was over to Marine City (ferriage 2 0 cts.) to see if package had come. Had not. Posted a letter to E.G. Rideout about it. Bought of Peter Cattanach - 2 pass books 5 cts., 1 packet knol rabi. Have been expecting a letter from Wesley Carpenter, Kansas. 2 0 Apr Split wood and cut down willow tree in front of house. Father helped me to saw it down. He was up to Frank Bull getting the wood measured that he chopped for Frank last winter. Wrote a letter to cousin Wesley Carpenter, Kansas. Wife went over to her mother's with the children. Willie walked, she carried baby. I have eight cords and one quarter of stove wood cut and I want to see how long it will last. 21 Apr Went down to father's to get my half bushel - it has been there ever since one year ago last fall. He gave me my saw handles that he borrowed yesterday. Took the dirt of my potatoes pit - there is a good many of them froze - 2 bushels out of sixteen. Went down town. Bob McBray said my package had come. I went over but it had not come. Sample copy and subscription list came from the London Free Press. Patrick O'Hare and William Eyers sowing barley. 22 Apr Plowed for Samuel Poland on my lower place, cow jumped out of front field. 2 3 Apr Plowed for S. Poland, answer to my letter came from John Dougal & Son, Montreal and from Schuyler Smith & Co., -33- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 London, Ont. Was down to Jacob Young's to the fish net got one sucker. 24 Apr Went over to Samuel Polands in the morning. Got a circular from Case Bros, and Bowman, Toronto, Nurseryman that my order from them would reach me in a few days. Mary went over home. I went to Sunday school - 37 books brought back. Delbert Youngs is very sick with gathering in his hand. 2 5 Apr Plowed for Samuel Poland. Went out to Clay Creek to fish. Net at Jacob Young's - got one fish. 2 6 Apr Went down town and over to Marine City. Got my package of goods. I paid $8.20 more on them, cost me 75 cts. for ferriage. Sold 55 cts. before I got home. 27 Apr Was peddling - sold $3.10. Was through Wilkesport. 28 Apr Was peddling - sold $3.55 around home. Made up an order to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. 29 Apr Was peddling - sold $3.14. Was down through Thornyhurst. 30 Apr Was over to Delbert Youngs. He is very sick and not expected to live. Mrs. Albert Henry had her plowing bee. Around home in the afternoon. Set up with Delbert Youngs tonight. Polly & I had Christopher Walker's and his wife and Delbert*s mother. 01 May Came home and went to bed. Slept all day. 02 May Going down town this forenoon. Posting a letter and order to E.G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay St., N.Y. for $10.50. Bought goods of P. Cattanach Jr. & Co. to the amt. of $1.88 and of Levi Henry - 12 cts. built a board fence around my garden. S. Poland turned my cow out on the road. 01 May Was not over to Sunday school or church as I set up with Delbert Youngs, slept all day. 03 May Spaded up my garden in the fore noon and set out 103 strawberry plants fore noon. Went down to Port Lambton to see about license for peddling. Got no information amounting to anything. Wrote to Hugh Smith, County Clerk, Port Sarnia. Rode down with Capt. Shaw and back with Levi Henry, butcher. 04 May Sick all day with sore throat and heavy cold. -34- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 05 May Finished planting out my strawberries - had 148 plants from the six I set out last year. Went down town in afternoon. Bought out of Maybee's Old Store - 6 1/2 lbs. dried apples for 30 cts. and received sample copies of the Witness Publication. Sowed 2 paper black onion seeds. 06 May Finished spading up my garden. Peddled in afternoon sold nothing. Went down town (Sombra) & got nursery stock that I ordered - 6 cuthburt raspberry, 2 montmerency cherries. 07 May Put out raspberries and cherry trees and ground my axe. Went to Mrs. Albert Henry's plowing and sawing bee. Had 12 acres plowed and sowed. There was sixteen teams in afternoon - 2 sowing and 2 men picking up. 08 May We went over to Samuel Polands. I went to Sabbath school and church. My wife had the fever and ague at her father's, S. Poland. 09 May Sowed my knol rabi seed and chopped in afternoon, set fires and gave Samuel Poland 1/2 bushel of potatoes. Went fishing in the evening - got one mud cat. 10 May Chopped in the fore noon. Mary sick with fever. Mrs. Warren Henry borrowed my hoe. Went down town in afternoon and got some fever medicine for wife. Brought up for Delbert Youngs $1.90. Wrote two postal cards to Chicago 1 to Chas. Simmons, Land Agent and one to David C. Cook Publisher, 1437 Madison St. 11 May Went to Sarnia. Started 1 AM. and got in Sarnia 8:15 AM. Draw $10.00 of my bank account with W.J. Gurd Savings, Sarnia. Got peddlers license for $6.00 from town clerk, Sarnia. Got a ride home from Mooretown with Patrick Sheeran. Sent a post card to James Leer, 1120 Post Office Box, Montreal, Que. and sent 2 p. cards to Chicago that I wrote last night. 12 May Was out peddling - was south of Wilkesport - sold $1.55. 13 May Was out peddling. Went north, was up in Moore - sold $1.87. Stayed all night on the Jenkin's Line at Witherels. 14 May Came home by north of Wilkesport. Sold 41 on the road home. When I got home, Mary gave me a post card that E.G. Rideout had sent me when he shipped my package. Went down got postal card E.G. Rideout & Co. that they had shipped second parcel, went over to Marine City. They had not come. -35- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 13 May Father left Marine City by boat for Alpena. 15 May Was over to Sunday school. class meeting. There was no preaching or 16 May Was out peddling. Was down the creek as far as Lambton Line. Went out the line to Lambton Village, up the river, home. Sold 84 cts., paid custom house office $1.20 - bal. due him on first order. 17 May Split rails for line fence between Stratton and me. up to Mickey Stanley's - he was not home. Went 18 May Went down town, borrowed $2.00 from Patrick Johnston and 50 cts. from Warren T. Henry. Went over to Marine City, got a postal card that package was in St. Clair - due on $6.11. Left the $6.11 with p. master and 25 cts. for to pay mail man to bring it down to Marine City (7 days). Got circular from David C. Cook, Chicago, 111*. Split rails in afternoon. Samuel Poland finished seeding on my lower place. 19 May Piled up cord wood that Simon Poland and I sawed early in the spring. Went to Sombra, asked the ferry man if stuff had come. It had not. Polly stayed at her father's all night. FIRST TIME I USED COLD WATER PEN - MAY 19. 20 May Underbrushed in fore noon. Went to Marine City in afternoon. Package came by mail, cost me 10 cts. to get it. S.P. Turned out his yearling to pasture. Got a post card from father stating he got in Alpena on 15 May 1881. 21 May Are a going to help Wallace Micks saw stove wood in fore noon. Gave me 50 cts. Marked my goods afternoon and underbrushed part of afternoon. Wrote a letter to Father to Alpena, Mich. Wallace Micks telegraphed to Brigden for Dr. Merrison for W.T. Henry. 22 May Went over to Sabbath school. Martin N. Henry insulted members of the class, went out and stayed until after class meeting was over. Mary stayed home all day. 2 3 May Helped Warren T. Henry plant corn all day, John E. Carpenter & Chas. Allen. Mary washed fore noon. Visited Peter N. Henry folks. Reported that John Cullen is drowned - found boat with oars in between Samuel Whitely's & M.L. Burnham's dock, Sombra. He came from Marine City last night. Borrowed from Aunt Lottie her garden hoe. Sold Charles Allen 1 cold water pen and 1 pen holder 15 cts. Warren T. Henry went to Wilkesport. Wrote to Dr. -36- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Merrison for medicine for his wife. me to my father, Alpena, Mich. Posted a letter for 24 May Warren T. Henry plowed my potato field for me this fore noon. I planted 1 bushel potatoes this afternoon. Wife went over home. Warren T. Henry telegraphed to Brigden for Dr. Merrison to come and see his wife. Went to lodge tonight. This was open lodge. Rev. was there. ^Maria Brown gave me our visiting cards & Charlotte A. Henry's. Visiting Cards of James and Mary Carpenter 2 5 May Planted two bushels of potatoes today. Charlotte A. Henry was here in fore noon, stayed to dinner. Mrs. Albert Henry was here visiting in afternoon. I went over to Samuel Poland's for some butter & eggs. Wife went down with her as far as P.N. Henrys. 26 May Peddled all day - sold $1.77 worth of goods - profit 57 cts. Went North of Wilkesport then North to James Kimble Crossings, then went to Courtright, then home. Got home about 2 o'clock AM. on the 27th. Was offered a job chopping for 50 cts. per cord 3/4 store pay by Dennis Cain. -37- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 27 May Court today at Sombra. Peter N. Henry has a lawsuit with Baby of Sarnia. Baby sues Henry for $200. or $199.99 for barb wire fence (a fraud). Peter N. Henry's case did not come off owing to Baby receiving sunstroke on yesterday. I was to court today. Judge Elliot presiding, Malcolm Cameron sued owner of the horse Draymon (stallion) for price of mare killed by negligence of groom. Plaintiff got judgement for $40. for his mare and all costs incurred. Polly was visiting Mrs. John Allen this afternoon. Wife sold Charles Allen 1 cold water pen and case for 1 gal. syrup. 28 May Finished planting my potatoes - five bushels where I cleared last spring. Polly borrowed 11 1/4 lbs. flour from Mrs. William Eyers yesterday afternoon. 29 May Was over to Sunday school. Stopped to class meeting. Martin N. Henry Sen. refuses to act as Bible Class teacher, so he told John Brown's wife. Went, over home. 30 May Finished planting beans, popcorn, squash, and got two ripe strawberries. At noon burned brush out side of fence opposite my potato patch and set pasture field. Borrowed of John E. Carpenter or father 69 3/4 lbs. of flour - bag and all. 31 May I am going to St. Clair to look for a job today (James E. Carpenter). Polly paid back Eliza Eyers her flour 11 1/4 lbs. Was over to St. Clair, could not get a job of work. Spent 20 cts. Ferriage, 10 cts lb. of crackers and postal card 10 cts. 3 0 May Got map from Chicago from Chas. F. Simmons about Dakota & Minnesota. 01 Jun It commenced to rain last night - a long felt want as we have not any rain for a long time. I sent a postal card to Omaha, Nebraska to Thos. L. Kimbal general pass. & ticket agent for maps and information of Idaho, Montana, Colorado, & Black Hills. Posted at Courtright. 02 Jun Chopped and underbrushed all day. Went over to Church for prayer meeting & trustee meeting. There was no trustee meeting. Got my own letter back that I sent to my cousin at Baxter Springs, Kansas. S. Poland finished planting. Sent Apr. 20, 1881 returned June 3, 1881. 03 Jun Wrote a letter to P.O. master Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., Kansas inquiring for cousin Wesley Carpenter. -38- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Delbert Youngs moved from Thomas Stokes to William Robert's house in front of us. 04 Jun Chopped wood fore noon, went Peter River's raising. Raised frame shed and horse & cow stable. 05 Jun Was not over to Sunday school (cause no boots). Was down to father's, have not heard from him yet. Wrote a letter to Wm. C. Knight, Buena Vista, Clinton Co. I owe return envelope with a stamp. 06 Jun Chopping fore noon and afternoon until 5 PM. Went down town after supper. Bought of P. Cattanach Jr. & Co. -1 pair of boots $3.50, 1 box oil blacking 15 cts. = total $3.65. 07 Jun Rained all day. Went out to Bear Creek fishing - caught 1 mud cat and broke my hook. 08 Jun Cow calved fore noon (mully cow) Simon Poland helped me saw in the afternoon. Slashed down a lot of trees in one heap. Worked part of the time in the rain. 09 Jun Sawing and splitting cord wood. all day. Simon Poland helped me 10 Jun Peddled all day. Went to Brigden - sold 86 cts. worth. Hired with John Hewer of Brigden for 10 shillings and I board myself or 18 cts. per month and board. 11 Jun I worked for John Hewer today. for the brick molding machine. I was spreading the clay 12 Jun Was over to Sunday school. Was to Samuel Poland's for supper, Mary was over home. 13 Jun Started from home to John Hewer's, Brigden 12:30 at night. Got in Brigden at 4:30 AM only worked 3/4 of a day - lost 1/4 on account of rain. 14 Jun Worked all day making brick. 15 Jun Worked all day making brick. Sent a letter home tonight. Sent it by train. 16 Jun Worked all day making brick. 17 Jun Worked all day making brick. 18 Jun Worked all day making brick. for $1. -39- Bought Polly a pair of shoes �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 19 Jun Was over to Sunday School. Was to Samuel Poland's for supper. 18 Jun Got a cheque from John Hewer for work for $5. 20 Jun Started for Brigden at 1:30 AM & got in Brigden at 4:30 AM. 21 Jun Worked in brick yard all day digging clay. 22 Jun Worked brick yard all day digging claynight. and wheeling clay in in wheel barrow. Heavy frost last 23 Jun Worked in brick yard all day digging clay and wheeling clay in wheel barrow. 24 Jun Worked in brick yard all day digging clay and wheeling clay in wheel barrow. Had an attack of bilious fever. Worked all day, got a cheque from John Hewer"for $4.00. Bought myself a pair of shoes for $2. and a pair for Willie 90 cts. 2 5 Jun Went to Dr. Merrison for medicine. a bottle of medicine. Gave me 8 powders and 2 6 Jun Was not over to Sunday school, was down to fathers. They got a letter from father on Wednesday. He is 20 miles back of Alpena. He is talking of buying 80 acres of land on Wolf Creek for $1.25 an acre. 27 Jun Went down to Sombra. Posted a letter to father, Alpena, Mich. Sold 1 cold water pen to Glen Fulton. 28 Jun Walked to Brigden. Got there 15 min. to twelve AM. Worked in afternoon, sent letter home to wife at night. 29 Jun Worked all day making brick or in brick yard for John Hewer. 3 0 Jun Worked all day in brick yard for John Hewer. 01 Jul Worked only 1/2 day. Other men refused to work in afternoon - it being Dominion Day. I settled up with John Hewer - had $2.87 coming to me. Traded it out with Dawson & Armstrong - got wife new hat $1.60, 3 yds. linen for Willie's pants - 20 cts. per yd. 60 cts., 1 doz. buttons 12 cts., baby Simon pair shoes 30 cts., 2 pair hose for myself 20 cts., candy 5 cts. = total $2.87. -40- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 02 Jul Went to Sarnia today, got a ride up with Lawrence Johnston. Rode back with mail man, paid him 2 5 cts. and gave him one cold water pen. Drew money that I had in bank and paid it on place. Spent $1.07 and $40. interest = total amount paid $41.00 Got one bottle of Scots Emulsion of cod liver oil and hiposfiter of lime and soda for Willie. 03 Jul Was over to Sunday school quarterly meeting held in Sarnia today in M. E. Church. Wrote a letter for Samuel Poland to John Bailey Travelling Warbstow Lasiston, Cornwall, England. Wrote out an order for trial of his Sunday school papers forth grade for 3rd. quarter of 1881 July, August and September, David C. Cook, 4 6 Adams St., Chicago. 04 Jul Went out to Brigden fore noon. Hired with George Hunt in John Hewer's brick yard. Worked 1/2 day in Brigden 10:30 AM. 05 Jul Worked all day in brick yard. My eyes are getting sore. 06 Jul Worked all day in brick yard, my eyes are getting sore. I quit working in brick yard on account of my eyes being sore and some other causes. Came home after night. Got home next morning. I bought at Brigden Book store, 1 copy New Testament revised edition. Presented it to my wife 15 cts. Pack tickets Sunday school. 07 Jul Went over to Samuel Poland's for his spade and grubber, got them. Went down to Chester Henry to see if he wanted to hire a man this harvest. He was not at home. Was to Thomas Bury's raising. I left word with his wife to let me know tonight. Weed in garden part of the afternoon. Polly went over home to cut Willie's pants. 08 Jul Cleaned out old well fore noon. Went down to Chester Henry's to hire for harvest. Got work from him to get going wages to set price after two weeks. Came home and went down in the bush to pick berries found a colony of bees hanging to a black ash sapling. After sunset hived them, after dark by moonlight, Charles Allen and Mr. Poland helped me. 09 Jul Went over to Poland's with wife and children. Bees were in hive all right. I came back. I went to where bees were. They did not look all right and so I watched them. They left the hive and started off in a south east by south direction. I followed them to a large elm on William Eyer's near the line between him and me. Polly or wife went down town bought a hat for Willie, trimmings for -41- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Simon's hat 31 cts., bar of soap and some other things amounting in all to $1.12. 10 Jul Wife, I and children were over to Sunday school and class meeting. Was to Samuel Poland's for supper. Rode through side road with Chester Henry. 11 Jul Commenced to work for Chester Henry. haying. Worked all day Rained afternoon. 12 Jul Worked 1/2 day for Chester Henry haying, rained fore noon. 13 Jul Worked 1/2 day for Chester Henry haying, rained fore noon. 14 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry. field fall wheat. Commenced harvest. Cut 15 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry. Wife down town spent $1.18 - got me a new brown jane shirt. 16 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry. Finished his haying at 3:40 PM. Uncle Levi Henry's youngest son died - diarrhea. 1 year, 6 months, 14 days - Wellington Henry. 17 Jul Was over to Sabbath school. Wife and children were with me. First Sunday school papers given out in our Sabbath school at Bethel Rivers Corners Church, Sombra. Stopped to preaching and class meeting. Was to S. Poland's for supper. 18 Jul John E. Carpenter and myself dug grave for Uncle Levi Henry's boy on father's place. Rev. Wm. Pickard preached funeral sermon. Uncle Levi was not there, he is in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. He went there a short time ago. Worked for Chester Henry this afternoon. Was binding wheat in front of orchard and also commenced his barley. 19 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry binding wheat in front orchard. 2 0 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry binding wheat in front orchard. Frank Bull team and himself was helping us. 21 Jul Worked all day at Chester Henrys. At Frank Bull's cutting and binding 18 bushel sowing of fall wheat. 22 Jul Wrote two post cards - one to A. Norman, 4 Green St., Toronto and one to Gurd & Son, London, Ont. Worked 1/2 day for Chester Henry binding fall wheat for Patrick Sheeran. -42- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 23 Jul Worked for Chester Henry all day. Stacked part of his fall wheat and drawed in 5 loads of barley. Polly came down and was there for supper. Frank Bull helped with team. 24 Jul We was over to Sunday school. There was no preaching. Stopped to class meeting. Poland's for supper. 2 5 Jul Gave Albert Henry's widow a days work binding fall wheat. 26 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry binding fall wheat and cradling around barley field. Chester went to Wallaceburg for his steam engine for threshing - it was not finished repairing. 2 8 Jul Helped Chester Henry in fore noon and after supper finished drawing in his barley and some fall wheat. Frank Bull helped us with his team. Wife came down at noon for me to go for a or take Willie to the Doctor. I took him down to the new doctor (Dr. Knight). He pronounced it scarlet fever. He gave me some powders and some stuff in a bottle to swab his throat out with and some medicine for Simon for diarrhea. Got 100 lbs. flour of Patrick Sheeran at Sombra Grist mill. Chester Henry gave me his horses and buggy to take the children to the doctor (Dr. Knight) - call tomorrow. Wrote a letter to Percival Lowell, Gen pass agent for rates of fare and other particulars over Burlington & Quincy rail roads. (I am setting up with Willie). 27 Jul Helped Chester Henry all day. Stacked Frank Bull's fall wheat and finished cutting his. Willie was sick in the afternoon with heavy fever. 29 Jul Worked for Chester Henry all day. Was cradling barley at Frank Bull's and cocking. Dr. Knight called in to see Willie, he said he was better. Samuel Poland commenced to draw in his barley from lower place. Chester Henry and Frank Bull went to Wallaceburg for steam threshing machine. Wrote a letter to W.J. Gurd about payment on place. 3 0 Jul Worked all day for Chester Henry plowing out potatoes and was painting steam engine. I was taken with pain in my right breast so bad at night I could hardly move my arm. 31 Jul Rode down town with Dr. Knight. He said it was brown chitis that caused the pain in my left breast. He gave me a bottle of liquid medicine and said I was to put a mustard plaster on my breast and then a poultice. -43- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 01 Aug I was not able to work. Went over to the river, borrowed Capt. William Rattray boat. Got some bee oil - cost me 31 cts, bought a scribes book for the Sons of Temperance Lodge, River Corners - cost 2 cts. Chester Henry commenced to thresh today for the first at George Robinson's. Made a box to hunt bees with this afternoon. S. Poland finished stacking barley. 02 Aug George & Thomas Mulligan got a new engine for threshing yesterday in Sarnia. Got it from Stephens, Turner & Burns, London, Ont. Helped Chester Henry all day. Commenced to cut his oats. 03 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. Finished drawing in his fall wheat and took reaper to F. Bulls. George & Thomas Mulligan are trying their new iron horse. Mrs. Delbert Youngs Martha Isabel Hardick Age 16 1872 -44- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 04 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day at Frank Bull's, cradling oats. 05 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day binding oats at Frank Bulls. Killed mad dog at Delbert Youngs. Came in front of my place. Mrs. Delbert Youngs thought the dog was only dry, she offered him some water and he would not notice it, the dog followed her in the yard, she shut the front door, when she shut it the dog tried to get in at the window but she was too guick for him. The dog then went around to the back door, shoved it open and Mrs. Youngs shut herself in the bedroom with her two children. They shot the dog three times before they killed him. I was working out at Frank Bull's, Patrick O'Hare, Gilbert Brown, Curtis Wright, Delbert Youngs, Charles Henry, Samuel Poland, his two sons, Simon & Bill. 06 Aug Helped Chester Henry threshing oats all day. 07 Aug Was not to Church or Sunday school. Was over to Samuel Poland's in the afternoon. Wife and children were there. 08 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. Was threshing oats and drawing in oats. Simon and Bill Poland and Alex Chartier were in Mrs. Broad's orchard last Saturday night, she found out it was them and came to Simon and scared him into telling the whole affair. She was a going to give him clear and punish the others. Bill Poland and A. Chartier left for Uncle Sams. Samuel Poland has got his 4 5 15/16 lbs. of flour that I borrowed of him. 09 Aug Helped Chester Henry one half day at Frank Bull's cradling and binding oats. Finished Frank's oats the cutting. Chester Henry's steamer is threshing for Samuel Poland on my place. 10 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day binding oats. Frank Bull was there with his steamer. Chester Henry finished threshing Samuel Polands fall wheat and barley on my place. Had 95 bushels of fall wheat & 250 bushels barley. 11 Aug Commenced to work for Chester Henry by the month at $15. per month. Worked all day, got 6 oz. of woolen yarn for socks at 6 cts per pound (drawing manure and cleaning up fall wheat for a grist). 12 Aug Worked all day for Chester Henry drawing out manure. 13 Aug Worked all day for Chester Henry drawing out manure. Father got 100 lbs. of flour of Chester Henry on work at -45- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 26 cts. per lb. Stepmother got a letter from father last night - he has left Alpena and to St. Joseph to a land island. John Collins address Tenly Bay Post Office, Algoma, St. Joseph Island. 14 Aug Wife was over to Marine City today - spent $1.12. Samuel Poland and wife were over today - cooked two kolrabi. 15 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. all done. Frank Bull's stacking oats 16 Aug Paid John Carpenter 69 3/4 lbs. flour bag and all. Helped Chester Henry all day drawing in oats and finishing cutting. 17 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day binding and drawing in manure. 18 Aug Had Samuel Poland's team to draw water - drawed three loads. William Poland came home this afternoon. 19 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing manure. 20 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing manure. 21 Aug Was over to Sunday Samuel Poland's for school. supper. Stayed to church. Was over to 22 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day threshing at Frank Bulls. Frank had 266 bushels oats and 150 bushels of wheat, 50 bushels barley. Mrs. Sherky made me a steeple straw hat for 25 cts. Paid her for it yesterday. 2 3 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing manure and cleaned up 5 bushels of wheat by weight 4 3 lbs. $1.2 5 per bushel $5.32. Served Mrs. Stratton with a notice not set any fires near my line fence that I would hold him responsible. 24 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day, gang plowing. show Sarnia today. W.W. Coles 25 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day. Finished gang plowing and finished drawing oats. David Stratton served me with a notice that he intended to burn his fallow and that I was to take care of my stuff and that he would not be responsible for it. Cleaned up 10 bushels of fall wheat to pay Daniel Grave's wages. 26 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day at Lawrence Johnston's. father came home from St. Joseph's Island. -46- My �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1881 27 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day threshing at Lawrence Johnson's. Plowing at Chester's in afternoon. Mary was down town fore noon, bought me two new shirts. 2 8 Aug Father and Samuel Poland was here in fore noon. I went down to Chester Henry's and Father's in afternoon. 29 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day drawing water. load for myself. Drawed one 30 Aug Helped Chester Henry all day threshing at Alonzo Lapish. Had 480 bushels in all together. Fires raging hard. I came home and watched all afternoon. Patrick O'Hare had a large fire in his front field. Samuel Poland drew his wheat home, he was afraid it would burn up as fire was coming from the south very fast. Polly bought me 1 pair suspenders. 31 Aug I had to stay home and watch fires. Raining afternoon. 01 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day plowing. 02 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day plowing. broom out of Polly made me a . 03 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day plowing. 04 Sep Was over Samuel Poland's for dinner. Creek for to wild grapes. 05 Sep Helped Chester Henry on half day. fires. Went to Indian Came home to fight 06 Sep Helped Chester one half day. Came home to fight fires. The fire came up in east corner of front field. Burned about 30 rods of fence. 07 Sep Bill Poland helped me draw part of cross fence away from front field. Fought fires all afternoon. Hired John E. Carpenter for half month in my place to plow for Chester Henry while I am fighting the fires. He is to take my place as soon as they are done threshing at Mrs. Albert Henry's. Had a bilious attack afternoon. Mrs. John Whaley was over getting some sewing done on the sewing machine. 08 Sep Watching fires all day half sick. Polly has gone over to Charles Brown's. Bill Eyer's threshing. 09 Sep Helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day threshing. -47- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 10 Sep Helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day threshing. She had 470 bushels oats, 134 bushels barley, 86 bushels fall wheat. Cut the bee tree that I found on Bill Eyer's on the 9th of July and I cut on halves, had about 8 lbs. of honey. Mrs. Peter N. Henry taken sick. Sent for Peter at Mrs. Albert Henry's threshing. Was out of her head. 11 Sep Polly was down to Peter Henry's all day. with Willie. I stopped home 12 Sep Helped Warren Henry clean fall wheat fore noon. Drawed 2 loads of water afternoon with Warren's team. Borrowed of Samuel Poland 4 6 lbs. flour. Polly was over to Robt. Stokes to get crab apples. Got a basket full for nothing. Stayed all day. Warren T. Henry & wife Lydia (Bradshaw) -48- c1875 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1 3 Sep Helped Warren Henry clean fall wheat fore to Mr. Mickey Stanley to sell him my cord not at home. I weighed on Robt. Stoke 1 s lbs. in shirt sleeves. Polly was over to washed and carried our clothes over. noon. Went up wood. He was scales 184 1/2 her mother's - 14 Sep Commenced to dig my potatoes. Was over to Henry Lapish's to see Thomas & George Mulligan's new separator. Polly went to town afternoon. 15 Sep Polly stopped over home at her father's last night. She got home today 9 AM. Dug potatoes fore noon. The fires raged after it got in and old slashing I made last spring, then it got in William Hargrove's. Sent down for him. Him and I, George and father came up. 16 Sep Rained all day. apples. Curtis Wright brought us up a basket of 17 Sep Helped Chester Henry 3/4 of day. Sowed 3 1/2 bushel fall wheat on middle side. Frank Bull got Chester Henry's fanning mill and 8 bushels wheat. Cleaned up 11 1/2 bushels for Chester for seed sowed 3 1/2, cleaned 16 1/2 bush. Leaves 8 bushels yet to sow. Pat Sheeran got 4 6 lbs. of hay and 10 bushels fall wheat for John . I got two little pigs from Chester Henry. 18 Sep Was down to Father's for dinner. Was to Chester Henry's in fore noon. Was back in Chester Henry's field getting some grapes to eat. Polly was up home. 19 Sep Helped Chester Henry all day. Borrowed for him of Peter N. Henry 6 bags fall wheat from machine, 11 3/4 bush, when cleaned up for Chester Henry, 8 1/2 bush. Grown on summer fallow and oats stubble. 20 Sep Digging potatoes. Eliza Eyers here in morning. Fire in S.W. corner of front field. Bumagilard heap on fire where I live or own on lot 6, 12 con. Sombra. Mary went over to her mother's with Mrs. Eliza Eyers to get some tomatoes from Mrs. Eyers. 21 Sep Sowed 2 1/2 bush, wheat for Chester Henry. Finished digging my potatoes. Mary went to town - sold her butter to Miss Alice Lapish 25 cts. per pound. Got 8 cts. worth sugar, 2 lemons, 1 lb. shot for me. 22 Sep Simon Poland helped me 1/2 day sawing for brush fence for the cross fence that burned partly. Fixed brush fence afternoon. Mary was over home. -49- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 3 Sep Mary washed over home. Finished making brush fence. Shot 2 partridges at noon, cleaned them. Bill Eyer 1 s home, machine broke down. 24 Sep Helped S. Poland cut corn all day. Mary sold 2 lbs. butter to Mrs. Thomas Moshier for 50 cts. 25 Sep Rev. Mr. Gifford preached 3 sermons in Bethel Church. heard two of them. I 2 6 Sep Cleaned out bush well for water for house use. Helped Delbert Youngs clean up oats for Mrs. Albert Henry. We was to meeting at Bethel afternoon. 27 Sep Went down to river. Mr. Catton hired me to help him thresh afternoon. Stopped at Catton's all night. Rained all night. 28 Sep Helped Catton fore noon. Helped him all together 1 day. He owes me one dollar. He paid me. Went down town bought me 3 1/2 yds. brown duck for 70 cts. We was to social at night. 29 Sep Was over to Peter Sherkey's fore noon to help him raise up granary for home. Afternoon was down to see Thomas Bury for a job in shanty. Got promise of one. He gave me a job of cutting stove wood for 3/ until I go to shanty. Mrs. Holland Shorts buried Bury grave yard. I got 60 1/2 lbs. flour from Chester Henry. Found my beatle rings at Poland's. 30 Sep Made a beatle. stove wood. Found my iron wedge. Marked logs for 01 Oct Rained fore noon, shot two partridges, sawed stove wood. Simon Poland helped me 1/2 day. Simon Poland helped me in afternoon. 02 Oct Rained all day Sunday. Was over to Poland's twice. Down to Delbert Youngs once. Bury told me that I could do chopping soon as I liked. Poland's was to my place fore noon. 03 Oct Delbert Youngs and I were out to look at the place where we are going to chop. Shot two partridges. 04 Oct Was over to Samuel Poland's. Borrowed one window sash, brought home wife's wash tub and fixed brush fence fore noon. Delbert Youngs and I went out to Mr. Rathburn's. Stayed all night so we could get to work early at building the shanty. -50- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 05 Oct Raised the body of our shanty and got out to Rathburn's before sun down. 06 Oct Made basswood trough and covered our shanty forenoon. the road out and walked home before sun down. Cut 07 Oct Borrowed James Hargrove's lance saw and old stove. Got Peter Henry to take us out to the shanty on Monday. 08 Oct Cut corn for Peter Henry part of fore noon until 1 o'clock PM. Helped Samuel Poland thresh afternoon. 09 Oct Mary was over to Sunday school. I went over to church. The preacher did not come, had prayer meeting. 10 Oct Peter N. Henry moved Delbert Youngs and myself to shanty. Got there about 11 o'clock AM. Hung door. Made floor and bedstead afternoon. 11 Oct Sawed fore noon. Cut 1 1/2 cords. Corked shanty with moss afternoon. Rained that night. 12 Oct Rained fore noon. Sawed afternoon. Filed saw fore noon. Had 3 1/2 cords, piled it tomorrow afternoon. 13 Oct Cut wood all day. dinner. Thomas Bury was to our shanty for 14 Oct Cut wood fore noon and part of afternoon. Wallace & Christopher Micks, John Goodman & Ben Booth came to shanty for dinner. We came out home with them by Reid's ferry. Rained afternoon. 15 Oct I went down town. Chester Henry gave me five dollars on wages. Delbert Youngs and I went over to Marine City for a new cross cut saw. Got a six and one half foot saw for 40 cts. per foot = $2.60, 2 files 35 cts., duty on saw 90 cts. Got 27 lbs. flour from Chester Henry. Samuel Poland paid Chester Henry his threshing bill. Filed part of new saw. Got new pair boots at Peter Cattanach's for $3.75. Gave him my note for $28.64 payable 1 month from date. I bought four lemons for wife to make preserves at 5 cts. each = 20 cts., ferrage 15 cts. 16 Oct I was down to Delbert Youngs. Took dinner at Peter Henry's. Polly went over home. I went after her. 17 Oct Simon Poland helped me fore noon draw rails for fence which burned up just after harvest. Delbert Youngs helped near all day. James Bury two crosscut saws to file for -51- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 him. Laid up cross fence. Finished filing our (Delbert Youngs & mine) new crosscut saw (partnership saw) and tried it. 18 Oct Filed two crosscut saws for Thomas Bury fore noon. Father helped me in fore noon lay up fence. Delbert Youngs and I went to shanty afternoon. I shot a partridge in lot 19 on the way out. 19 Oct Delbert Youngs and I sawed, split and piled 3 1/4 cords of hard wood. 2 0 Oct Rained fore noon and part of afternoon. Delbert Youngs and I sawed & piled 1 1/2 cords from wood in afternoon. 21 Oct Delbert Youngs and I sawed and piled 5 cords of wood all day. Filed saw at noon. 22 Oct Delbert Youngs and I sawed and piled 1 1/2 cords of wood fore noon. We came home afternoon. I shot one quail and one partridge on the way home. Paid us five dollars today on cutting wood. 2 3 Oct I was over to Samuel Poland's in morning, asked them over for dinner. They came. I signed a note of $43.25 to Fawcett Livingstone Bankers, Wallaceburg, Ont. for six months. Willie went over in the morning with me, stayed all night. 24 Oct Went out to our shanty. Bought pork backenrons. Paid 14 12\ cts. per pound. Sawed part of afternoon. Indian came to us, lost, we put him on the right direction. Filed saw in afternoon. 25 Oct Put up 2 1/2 cords hickory fore noon. shot 2 partridges afternoon. Examined timber and 26 Oct Put up 7 1/4 cords white ash, making five dollars between us. 27 Oct Put up 4 1/4 cords of white ash. Came in at noon to put up shanty below us. They stayed in the Indian camp all night. 29 Oct We went down to Lambton Line to get clerk to measure our wood. Could not find him. I stayed until near noon. Went back to shanty, got home 3 PM. 30 Oct Backed a joint note for Samuel Poland to Brigden Bank for $40.00 for six months dated Oct. 24, 1881. Was over to class meeting in afternoon. Family was over to Poland's -52- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 for supper. dinner. Mr. Poland and two of his girls were over to 31 Oct Went out to shanty fore noon. Allen Grant went out with us. He was going to Burguay's to get work. Cut 1 3/4 cords of wood afternoon. Found notice on shanty that if we wanted money to go to house on Lambton Line tomorrow. 01 Nov Cut 1 1/4 of wood fore noon. afternoon, we got $10. 02 Nov Cut 2 1/4 cords of wood. Went to Lambton Line Wallace & Christopher Micks and Ben Booth moved out to there shanty last night. 03 Nov Cut 3/4 cords of wood. Came home afternoon. 04 Nov Helped John(cut Allen butcher noon and filed his saw afternoon up his hogs fore at night). 05 Nov I helped Samuel Poland all day fixing up a place to hang up beef. Killed one beef afternoon. John Allen gave me 13 lbs. of pork of helping him. 06 Nov Was over to church (all of us). Was to Samuel Poland's for supper. I gave one dollar cash to the missionary fund. 07 Nov Killed a beef for Samuel Poland fore noon. and I sawed stove wood. Delbert Youngs 08 Nov Delbert Youngs and I went to shanty fore noon and down to Lambton Line afternoon to see Edward Tulloch about price of wood cutting. Gives us 90 cts. for hickory. 09 Nov D. Youngs and I cut 3 1/4 wood and filed saw. gave us ten dollars yesterday. 10 Nov D. Youngs and I cut 1 1/2 wood fore noon. afternoon. Ed. Tulloch Came home in 11 Nov I went over to Samuel Poland's in morning. He gave me twenty dollars on rent. I went down town and paid Peter Cattanach $25. on note and bought of him 1 overcoat $11., 2 pair drawers $1.50/4, 3 1/2 yards of cloth for over shirt $1.75/4 = total $14.25. He gave me six months time to pay it. 12 Nov I went out to see John Doran morning. He was not at home. Was to Frank Campstown Contway Funeral. Shot 1 partridge, split stove wood and banked house afternoon. Was down to father's in evening. He gave me his old clock (Bachelor -53- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 clock). I took it home and fixed it up (it was the clock (eight day clock) my mother picked out for him before they were married.) 13 Nov I was down to Delbert Youngs fore noon. Was over to Poland's afternoon. D. Youngs was out to my place afternoon. I was not at home. 14 Nov Clock has run all right since father gave it to me after I fixed it. Delbert Youngs and I went to the shanty fore noon. Put up 2 1/2 cords wood in afternoon. Eight Day Clock c1853 Now owned by Richard Staza Great Grandson of James W. Carpenter 15 Nov Delbert Youngs and I sawed and split wood all day. 16 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 4 1/2 cords of wood. 17 Nov Delbert Youngs and I commenced to put up the addition to our shanty afternoon. Sawed fore noon. 18 Nov Delbert Youngs and I finished addition to shanty all excepting corking with moss. 19 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 2 1/2 cords of wood. I was down to Lambton Line to get some money. Got none. Came home afternoon. Snowed last night - first snow of this season. 2 0 Nov I was over to Samuel Poland's fore noon. Got 1 pound of tallow from him to grease my boots. Delbert Youngs and I went to shanty afternoon Sunday. 21 Nov Delbert Youngs and I sawed and split wood all day. -54- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put six cords of hard wood. 23 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 2 1/2 cords of wood and filed our saw. 2 4 Nov Delbert Youngs and I put up 1 3/4 cords of wood. I went down to Lambton Line for money with Christopher Micks, got none. 25 Nov Tulloch clerk brought us up $15. and gave me $15. for Mr. Booth. Delbert Youngs and I put up 2 cords wood before we came home. I bought 1 gal syrup & 4 panes of glass 4/50 cts. for two weeks as I was coming home. 2 6 Nov I hired Jas. Roberts to help me saw fire wood fore noon. Gave him 25 cts. D. Youngs helped me 1/4 day sawing fire wood. Killed pig for D. Youngs in afternoon and went down town. Bought 1 bush, beans for 16/, bought cap for Willie 6/. Bought a pig from Samuel Poland weighing 257 lbs. at 7 3/4 per pound and also a pork barrel 8/. 27 Nov I was over to class meeting. supper. 28 Nov Went to shanty fore noon. filed our saw. We was to Poland's for Sawed part of afternoon and 29 Nov Filed Mick's saw. They helped Delbert Youngs in my place, we put up 2 cords in afternoon. 30 Nov Sawed fore noon. I was sick afternoon. for my part of the afternoon work. 01 Dec Fixed our shanty 3/4 of day. Gave Del 25 cts. Put up one cord. Put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. 02 Dec We put up 2 3/4 cords of wood. 03 Dec We put up 2 3/4 cords of wood. Ed Tulloch gave us $20. on chopping and we came home at night. 04 Dec I was over to church. Stayed to class meeting. 05 Dec We went to shanty fore noon. Sawed part of afternoon. filed saw, Del put in window. 06 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. 07 Dec We put up 3 1/2 cords of wood. 08 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of -55wood. I filed saw. I �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 09 Dec We put up 3 1/2 cords of wood. 10 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. I filed saw. Came home at night. George Johnson gave me $10. on chopping. 11 Dec I was out to Wilkesport to guarterly meeting fore noon. Was over to Poland's afternoon. 12 Dec Helped Del. Youngs saw stove wood part fore noon. Started for shanty, got as far as Albert Shaw's shanty on lot 18 11 con where Walter Shortt's and Ben Savoy are chopping. Stayed with them all night. 13 Dec Ben Savoy and Walter Shortt went out to our shanty with us. Ben shot two partridges on the road out. They had dinner with us. 14 Dec Del. and I cut 1 3/4 cords of wood. 15 Dec Del. and I cut 2 1/4 cords of wood (Dec. 12 I bought 1 bottle of Jacob's oil at Parkinson's for 50 cts.). 16 Dec Del. and I cut 1 1/4 cords of wood. 17 Dec home Del. tonight, and I cut got 3 3/4 cords of wood. home 8 o'clock. 18 Dec All of family were over to church. Came back round by the road. 19 Dec Filed my saw fore noon. wood bee afternoon. I filed saw. Came Went through the bush. Went to Mrs. Albert Henry's stove 20 Dec Went to shanty fore noon. rain. Sawed wood afternoon. Spitted 21 Dec Delbert Youngs and I went down to Township fore noon. Shot 1 hare rabbit afternoon. I hunted and shot 1 partridge. 22 Dec Rained all day. I hunted, shot 2 hares. Craig at her school at noon. I seen Mrs. 23 Dec Sawed part of day. Went down to Lambton Line for money got none. Was to send it out by Thomas Bury on Saturday. 24 Dec Split and piled 2 3/4 cords of hickory wood and came home in afternoon. -56- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 Dec Samuel Poland family were over to spend Christmas with us. Bury brought us $10. in money from E. Tulloch. 2 6 Dec Sawed stove wood fore noon. Went to shanty in afternoon. Sent $1. in money to Chatham to pay for my fanning mill. 27 Dec We put up 2 1/4 cords of wood. I filed my saw all but setting it. 28 Dec We put up 1 1/4 cords of wood. 29 Dec to Sawed part the of day. Youngs went down for ofJohnson measure wood. Delbert He came and measured part it. 3 0 Dec I and Johnson measured up balance of wood. Delbert piled up 1 1/2 cord that we had cut yesterday. Went down to Lambton Line for our money, settled with Tulloch. He paid us as of at the rate of 90 cts. per cord for hickory & 50 cts. for white ash. We had 84 cords of hickory & 2 2 cords of white ash. We sold our share of the stuff to highest bidder. Delbert got my share saw for $1.40, files 15 cts., syrup 37 1/2 flour 48 3/4 cts. soda and paper 4 1/2 cream tartar 5 cts. = total $27.23. I got the vinegar for 1 1/2 cts. 31 Dec We came home fore noon. I went down town afternoon. Got slate for Willie and one for Annie Poland. Paid Peter Cattanach $3.65 balance due on note, got my note from P. Cattanach. Chester Henry gave me $9. on work. Sent one dollar forward on Mrs. Chester Henry. Emmaline Henry c1910 Mrs. Chester Henry -57- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1882 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan We were over to Poland's to spend New Years. I went to church and Sunday school. Was put in superintendent this quarter. 02 Jan Settled with Samuel Poland for my rent. He paid me $28.98 balance due me. I was down to election and was over the river to see Staley about logs. He offers $3.50 per thousand. I bought gun warmer, iron side for heel of boots in Marine City. In Sombra 1 broom 2 0 cts., 1 pocket rule for 25 cts. 03 Jan I went to Courtright to pay sewing machine note for $2 0. at the American Express Office. Bought 4 sticks of braid 20/5, 5 yds. straw ticking $1.00/20, 2 lbs. crackers 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 2 0 cts. 04 Jan I went over to our shanty to get the rest of my things that I left there. Sold Delbert Youngs my pail for 20 cts. 05 Jan Jas. Stubbs came after me to make bolts for him. Gives me one dollar per cord. John E. Carpenter is going in with me. We get our board at Langworth log house on Side Road, lot 16 con 11 for $2.50 per week. John E. Carpenter helped me saw stove wood afternoon and I asked for bee hands for tomorrow afternoon to cut stove wood. 06 Jan Stormed part of fore noon. I filed Poland's cross cut saw. Sie & Bill Poland, Charles Allen, John & James Roberts, & John Carpenter were to my bee afternoon. Cut about 7 cords. 07 Jan I set my saw this morning. Broke one tooth out. Sie & Bill Poland and team were over drawing me up some fire wood part of day. John helped me in afternoon. I helped Poland put side in jumper 1/2 day. 08 Jan We went over to Samuel Poland's. school. I was late. I was down to Sunday 09 Jan John and I went out to cut bolts for Jas. Stubbs and John Heyland - cut 1 1/2 cords. 10 Jan John and I cut 2 1/4 cords of elm bolts today on lot 17 11 con for J. Stubbs and Heyland -58- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1 1 Jan John and I cut 2 1/4 cords of elm bolts today. saw in the morning. I filed 12 Jan John and I cut 2 cords of elm bolts today (Jan 14 we got done on Sat). Afternoon at 2 PM. waited at Parkinsons until Stubbs and Heyland came out to pay us. They gave us $12. 1 3 Jan John and I cut 2 1/2 cords of elm bolts today. 14 Jan John and I cut 1 1/2 cords of elm bolts today. I bought me a pair of felt boots at Parkenson's for $3.50. John and I paid our board $4. I got by beatle rings fixed for 10 cts. 15 Jan We were all over to church and Sunday school. preached. Crassy man 16 Jan John Carpenter helped me saw rail cuts. Broke axe handle. Ground axe at night and put new handle in it. 17 Jan Split rails part of day. Went down town afternoon. Traded at Peter Cattanach tick $2.60. 18 Jan Split rails all day. yard. Finished splitting rails for cattle 19 Jan I filed Poland's saw fore noon. saw elm bolt logs afternoon. John Carpenter helped me 20 Jan Sie Poland drawed rails for cattle yard all day. I went over to Wilkesport with two iron wedges to get drawed out - cost 30 cts. 15 cts. each. Set saw - made 5 cts. Got home 9 o'clock PM. 21 Jan Set Poland's crosscut saw and filed Pat O'Hare's crosscut saw. Charged 2/ and 4/. Hunted path afternoon - got nothing. Filed John Allen's crosscut saw no charge. Polly got 12 needles for machine from Shaw. 22 Jan I was over to Sunday school. I was late. Stayed for class meeting. Got letter from Buena Vista. 23 Jan Mary posted a letter to cousin M.E. Hickox, Skagit City, Whatcom Co., Washington to be returned in sixteen days if not called for. John helped me all day make bolts. We made 1 1/4 cords elm bolts. 24 Jan John helped me all day make bolts. We made 1 1/2 cords elm bolts. Filed my saw in afternoon. -59- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 Jan I went to Wilkesport fore noon. Got 50 lbs. flour $5.25 per hundred - cost $1.63, 1 file 25 cts., 1 hair pin 8 cts. It rained afternoon. John and I hunted. Cut elm bolts 1/4 cord. 2 6 Jan Rained all day. John and I hunted. Cut maple bolts 1/4 cord. I filed Poland's saw afternoon. 27 Jan Gilbert Brown's stove wood bee. Helped me part of afternoon. John went fore noon. 28 Jan John helped me afternoon. I sawed alone fore noon. Cut maple bolts 1 1/4 cords. Total this week 5 1/2 cords bolts. 29 Jan I was over to Sunday school. Stopped to class meeting. There was no preaching - travelling minister preaching funeral sermon at Pt. Lambton. 30 Jan John helped me all day making bolts, cut 1 1/4 cord elm bolts. 31 Jan John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 1 1/4 cord elm wood bolts. I went to town afternoon. Got on credit $2.57. 01 Feb John helped me all day making bolts, cut 2 1/4 cord elm bolts. 02 Feb John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 1/2 cord elm bolts. I filed Ed Tomlin's saw fore noon. He worked in my place. 03 Feb John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 2 cords. I filed my saw afternoon. Got a letter from Aunt Marilla. Mary got a book mark from cousin Lizzie McKay. There was a dance last night at George Hargrove's. 04 Feb John helped me 1/2 day making bolts, cut 1 1/2 cords = total this week 8 3/4 cords. Mary had a bad tooth ache, ear ache and sore face (cause suppose). 05 Feb I was over to Poland's for dinner. and class meeting afternoon. 06 Feb John helped me I got out some morning before cords rendered Went to Sunday school make elm bolts all day, made 1 1/4 cords. potatoes in morning. Was down town in daylight. Posted post card. Number of 14 1/4/. -60- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 07 Feb John helped me make bolts 3/4 of day. Elm cut 3/4 cord. Peter Henry gave me $10. on bolts in woods. Samuel Poland got 2 2 lbs. shots for my pig 8/ per hundred. 08 Feb John helped me make elm bolts 3/4 day, made 3/4 cord. filed Poland's saw. Sie worked in my place. I 09 Feb Gave John 2/ on work. Yesterday he was to dance at Joe Fournie's. I put up 1 1/2 cords alone. Crossed split and piled them. 10 Feb I got S. Poland's team to go to Wilkesport to get some flour. Got 300 lbs. for myself, 100 for Poland, 100 for Mrs. John Whaley at 3.5 per one hundred. I used 8 5 cts. of Poland's money and 10 cts. of Mrs. Whaley's for myself. I filed William Robert's saw afternoon. He helped me saw back to pay for filing it. 11 Feb Split bolts fore noon. Went to Wilkesport afternoon to take Miller's bag back. Posted a letter to Aunt Marilla Vanalstine. 12 Feb Was over to preaching and Sunday school. children were there. Wife and 13 Feb Curtis Wright helped me 1/2 day (PM) sawed I piled up 3/4 cord after Curtis went home. 14 Feb I filed Poland's crosscut saw fore noon. P. N. Henry measured my logs - gave me $2 0. on them per Nomer Staley. I found bee tree in the bee tree we had cut down for bolts. Sawed it off so that we could bring it home tomorrow morning. Curtis Wright helped me 1/2 day PM. cut 1 1/4 cords of maple bolts. 20 cords to date P.N. Henry. Mary went to church tonight. 15 Feb Curtis Wright helped me all day cut 1 cord of elm and oak red. Samuel Poland brought over his team to draw home my bee tree that I found yesterday. Mrs. P. Henry had a quilting. Got them home all right. 16 Feb Filed my saw afternoon, cut 1/4 cord bolts. 17 Feb Curtis Wright helped me 1/2 day cut 1 cord elm bolts. 18 Feb Curtis Wright helped me all day. Sawed all day, gave him 2 5 cts. Borrowed 25 cts. from John E. Carpenter to pay Curtis Wright. 19 Feb I was over to Sabbath school and stayed to class meeting. -61- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 20 Feb John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day cut 3/4 cords elm bolts (concert town hall - Catholic) 21 Feb I filed Charles Allen's & William Robert's crosscut saw and cut the drag of my own. Made a beetle. Got map of Eastern Washington Territory with books. 22 Feb Filed Samuel Poland's saw. John 1/2 day cut 1/4 cord elm bolts. Went to Sombra in afternoon. Bought me 1 new pair of boots for $2.75, 1 file 25 cts., gave John $3.50 on work. Went to auction sale. Bought cloth brush 2 0 cts., 1 pair hose 15 cts., bedcord 912 copy books each 2 4 cts., 1 pocket book 10 cts., 2 bundles shoe laces 10 cts. P.N. Henry gave me $10. on bolts. 2 3 Feb John and I went to Delbert Youngs cutting bolts bee on Thomas Stokes place lot 9. 24 Feb John helped me all day cut 2 1/2 cords of elm wood bolts. Allen's borrowed my saw late today. 25 Feb John helped me all day cut 1/2 cord of elm wood bolts. Filed Jack Moran's crosscut saw. 2 6 Feb Samuel Poland and wife were here for dinner. Sabbath school class meeting and preaching. I was to 27 Feb I filed my saw fore noon. Sawed for father afternoon on John Ecclestone's place. 27 1/2 cords bolts to date. 29 Feb John helped me all day cut 1/2 cord elm bolts. I filed Joseph Dupuis' crosscut saw. Bill Hargrove's sawing bee. Rained afternoon. Heard blue bird, first blue bird. Fowlers Shaw school home 01 Mar John helped 1/2 day cut elm bolts 1 cord. Hargrove's bee afternoon. Was to Bill 02 Mar John helped 1 day cut elm bolts 1/2 cord. I filed P.N. Henry's saw and Bill Eyer's saw per Bill Robert's. 03 Mar Sawed at father's all day on John Ecclestone's place. notice of note due Dr. Merrison, Brigden. Got 04 Mar I went to Brigden paid $20. for Dr. Merrison note. Note was in St. Thomas. Got a receipt for the note. Note to be sent to me by mail on Monday following. Got 1 patent saw set 4/. Sent $1. to E.G. Rideout & Co. for subscription for Household Guest Magazine. Candy 15 cts. -62- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 05 Mar I was to Sabbath School. Stayed class meeting. I was to Poland's for supper. Gave Poland his 35 cts. for flour. 06 Mar John helped me all day and father too. Cut 3 1/4 cords elm bolts. Afternoon I filed their saw. 07 Mar John helped me all day cut 1 1/4 cords elm bolts. Sie Poland drawed fire wood for me. Pd. Mrs. Whaley 10 cts. for flour. 08 Mar I helped father 1/2 day. I went down town afternoon. Got 1/2 bush, beans at Andrew Smith's for $1., dry apples 5 lbs. 40 cts. M.L. Burnham got hat at auction sale 75 cts., 15 yds. wincy 90 cts. Got a letter from cousin Ellen Hickox, Skagit City, Whatcom County, Washington Territory. 09 Mar Rained all day. Andrew Smith, Merchant Sombra I filed my saw. 10 Mar Snowed fore noon. Got a pot from Emmaline Henry for 4/. Turned in work. I went to Wilkesport after to see W.A. Fowler to get him to lecture at Bethel. He promised to come and charge nothing - to get money for Sunday school papers. 11 Mar Helped father 3/4 day. Went down town afternoon and got $1.13 worth of goods at Peter Cattanach. 12 Mar I was to Sunday school and class meeting afternoon. to Warren H. Henry's for supper. Was 13 Mar I helped father all day. Filed Jack Moore's saw afternoon. He worked in my place. 14 Mar I was out to Wilkesport to get Fowler to come out on Friday to lecture. He promised to come. I sent letter to cousin Ellen Hickox, Skagit City, Whatcom Co., Washington Territory. Helped father 1/4 day. 15 Mar Helped father 1/4 day. Went to town afternoon. Got 3 pair shoes at $3.75 - total for Simon 8/ for Willie 8/ -63- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 wife's $1.75. Filed Bill Robert's saw fore noon and split stove wood at door. Went down town afternoon. 16 Mar Filed Charles Allen's saw. He worked in my place. father 1 day, saw I worked afternoon. 17 Mar Filed my saw fore noon. Helped Helped father saw all day. 18 Mar Rained all day. I went to town - bought at auction sale 2 guernsey shirts for wife. Warren Henry bought 2 cords of my wood in side line for $1.50 per cord. Shirts for wife 3 0 cts. each. 19 Mar I was over to Sunday school and class meeting. Annie Poland was over to my place all day. Wife and I was over to Poland's for supper. Bill Poland came to our place for dinner. 20 Mar I sawed at father's all day. I gave 10 cts.. >for help towards paying boat fare for Mrs. Duncan McDonald to Port Lambton. 21 Mar I filed S. Poland's saw and Allen Grant's and set Charles Allen. Gave Poland cup ginger tea. Wife was up to Pat 0'Hare's in afternoon. Poland bought 3 ton of hay from Joseph Richards, Wilkesport. 22 Mar John helped me 1/2 day saw stove wood. Sold him 1 rubber font 14/ six sheets note paper 5 cts. and 1 box cold water pens 5 cts. per pen $1.75. 23 Mar Helped wife over to Poland's fore noon. stove wood. Afternoon I split 24 Mar I tinkered around house. Went to village afternoon. Got 12 yds. print $1.50, 1 gal coal oil 2/, 1 pair shoes for Willie 8/, 3 yds. cotton 27 cts., 2 lbs. currants 10 cts., 5 cts. nutmegs. 25 Mar Was over to quarterly meeting Bethel. house afternoon. Tinkered around 2 6 Mar I went to quarterly meeting. Wife went over to her father's. Annie Poland stayed with our children. Meeting was held fore noon. I came home by sideline. Wife got home from her father's. I went over there. Poland was worse. They had sent for Dr.. Wife came shortly, she left Willie with Mrs. Robert's. 27 Mar Samuel Poland died this morning at 1 am. I went and got Peter River's and Alonzo Lapish to lay him out. They came -64- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 and Edward Tomlin with them. I went down town fore noon to see when we could get coffin and get Minister. I was to father's in the morning and told him that Mr. Poland was dead and asked them to go over. They did get things for the funeral at Peter Cattanach's for Mrs. Poland and for myself and family. These things, thus 10 yds. Lustre 2/, 2 1/2 yds. waist lining, 18 3 yds. cambric, 2 spools 5 cts., 1 1/2 crepe 8/. 28 Mar I went down town with Simon Poland for the coffin. It was done. (Timothy Green made it.) He charged $12. for it. The funeral was preached in Bethel Church at River's Corners by Rev. Pickard. Text - Job chap 14, verse 10. Patrick Conlin, Peter Rivers, William Fallace, William Roberts, William Eyers, Francis Bull (Avery Tomlin took the corps) were the pall bearers. My Father and John Tomlin & Jas. Bury dug the grave. The funeral sermon was preached at 1:30 PM. Jas. Gallow drove mourners down. There was no teams beside as the roads were very bad, excepting Peter River's team. Me and wife stayed all night with Mrs. Poland. TEXT AT SAMUEL POLAND'S FUNERAL: Job 14:10 - But man dyest and wasteth away. Yea man giveth up the ghost and where is he. 29 Mar Wife stayed with her mother and helped her wash. I went to father's fore noon and got my crosscut saw. Went to hunt fish in Clay Creek afternoon - got none. 3 0 Mar Wife and I and children stayed with Mrs. Poland last night. Came home this fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped afternoon to make bolts. Made 1 cord. Mrs. Roberts our place for supper. 31 Mar John E. Carpenter and father helped me all day make bolts - 1 3/4 cords and 1 cord of stove wood. Cut 1 1/2 cords maple and elm. 01 Apr John & father helped 1/2 day each. Cut 1 1/4 cords elm bolts. I filed my saw and William Robert's in afternoon. 02 Apr I was over to Sunday school. We elected officers. I am Bible class teacher and Ass. Superintendent for next three months. Stayed to class meeting. My family was to Poland's for dinner and supper. 03 Apr I got two pigs from John Ecclestone for 8/ each. Split stove wood in afternoon. Split 1 1/4 cords, piled it. -65- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 04 Apr John E. Carpenter helped me all day. Father 1/2 day and 2 cords - 1 cord elm and 1 cord black ash. I have 4 0 1/2 cords made up to date. 05 Apr Rained all day. Made some cough syrup. Was down town afternoon and got 1 pint vinegar 5 cts., 7 lbs. sugar 70 cts., 5 lbs. currants 50 cts. and 1 comb 15 cts. 06 Apr Commenced to underbrush. Broke my axe handle. and cut 3/4 cords stove wood. Made two 07 Apr John and Father helped me all day cut 2 cords elm bolts. 08 Apr John helped me all day saw stove wood and bolts black logs. I was to Alonzo Lapish barn raisin. Frank Bull & William Fallace chose sides. Bill's side won. 09 Apr Went over to Mrs. Poland's in morning. I went to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching but not to class meeting. 10 Apr Wife is going to stay with her mother a few days to help her sew. I went down town fore noon. Was going over the River to get some money on my bolts. Could not get across river. 11 Apr I stayed at Poland's last night. Stayed around house most of the time. I was to father's PM. 12 Apr P. Henry came to my place to file his saw. I was waiting for Staley for some money. Got none. Went down town afternoon. Visiting cards had came at Mullen's. Duty 2/. Stayed at Avery Tomlin raisen on the way home. Wife came home with me through the bush. 13 Apr I sawed at father's all day. there. Frank Bull was plowing 14 Apr I sawed at father's all day. there. Frank Bull was plowing 15 Apr I went down town and over to Marine City with order from P.N. Henry, M.S. Co. for $2 5. Got P.N. Henry is to get $3. of it for himself. I get $22. of it. I bought 1 bot. mucilage 10 cts., sent letters from Marine City - 1 to Conn P.O.M. order $1.30, other Chicago P.O.M. $2., cost of orders 2 6 cts., Ferrage 15 cts. Bought at P. Cattanach 12 3/4 yds. print for wife's dress (second mourning) 1/per yd. $1.59, 1/2 quire foolscape 2/ 13 cts., candy 5 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts. Came home from school house line, came home through bush from Poland's. Wife down to P.N. -66- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Henry's visiting. Jane Poland stayed at our place afternoon and tonight. 16 Apr I was over to Sabbath school. All family over to Poland's Stayed to class meeting. 17 Apr I helped father saw all day. Paid him for two pigs that he paid John Ecclestone for me which was $2. Gave P.N. Henry $3. of $25. got from store at Marine City, Mich. Bill Poland commenced to sew on my place where I live. Sewing barley on west side of place. 18 Apr I filed Bill Poland's saw & my own fore noon. Polly went down town. I took care of children until noon. Bill & Sie are seeding here today. Wife had $2. in money when she went to town to get 2 yds. lustre 50 cts., 5 postal cards 5 cts., 2 spools thread 10 cts., 3 straw hats at 2/ 1 for 20 cts. 70 cts. I helped father 1/2 day sawing elm bolts. Finished on Ecclestone place. 19 Apr I underbrushed fore noon. Fished afternoon. Caught one mud cat. Rained afternoon. Gilbert & A.C.H. Brown came home from Manitoba. 2 0 Apr Underbrushed fore noon. Bill & Sie Poland finished seeding this morning where I live lot 6 con 12. Sowed 22 bushels of barley. Rained afternoon. Saw G.A. & C.H. Brown this morning. 21 Apr I underbrushed all day. 22 Apr Bill Robert's helped me all day to underbrush. Roberts 3/4 day. John 2 3 Apr I was to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching & class meeting. Rev. Moffat Presby. preached. 24 Apr I helped Bill Roberts saw all day on Pat 0'Hare's place for elm bolts. Old Mrs. Duncan died this afternoon at Pat Conlins. 25 Apr I underbrushed fore noon. Burnt brush afternoon. Roberts borrowed 16 1/2 lbs. flour. John 2 6 Apr I underbrushed fore noon. Mary went to Mrs. Alonzo Lapish's to get her hat trimmed. Could not until Friday next. Bill & Simon Poland finished sewing on lower place. Sowed 24 bushels oats. Was two days putting it in. 27 Apr I underbrushed all day. Went over to prayer meeting. -67- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 28 Apr I was to Mrs. Albert Henry's bee putting in spring crop. Sowed 16 bushels barley & 24 bushels oats. Had 14 teams with their drivers and had 8 men besides picking up, cleaning furrows and sowing. Bill and Sie Poland began to draw their elm bolts to river from my place. 29 Apr Father & Bill Poland helped me all day working in fallow. Father got a letter from Uncle James Carpenter, Skagit City, Washington Territory and I got one from Aunt Marilla Vanalstine to send to Uncle James Carpenter, letter from Alexander Carpenter, Imlay City, Mich. 30 Apr I was to Sunday school and class meeting. too. 01 May I picked up and burned. Wife was there Rained after supper. John Edward Carpenter c1885 Photo enlarged from locket 02 May I was to William Eyer 1 s logging bee. Wrote a letter for Emmaline Henry to London. Wife gave her cold water pen -68- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 and I sold one to Mrs. Albert Henry 5 cts. holder. Snowed last night. I gave her pen 03 May I filed Bill Robert's saw. John E. Carpenter & I went over to Marine City to get our picture taken. Got 2 taken for 20 cts. each. I am going to send mine to Cousin Ellen Hickox, Washington Territory. Spent in Marine City ferrage 15 cts., candy 10 cts., picture 25 cts, tin type postage 11 cts, 13 lbs. pork $1.63, glycerine 10 cts. At P. Cattanach 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 lbs. rice 12 cts., 4 lbs. dried apples 40 cts., nutmegs 5 cts. At Smith's 4 lbs. currants 10 cts. 04 May I got 2 bushels oats 80 cts. at Jacob Young's. Hay at father's. Asked bee hands in afternoon for a logging and plowing bee. Frank had his plowing bee. 05 May I had a logging and plowing bee. Had a good chore done. They done a good chore for me. Logged and plowed about 2 1/2 acres. Teams W.T. Henry & George Hargrove fore noon. Afternoon Simon Poland, Alonzo Lapish, Charles Henry. Mary Roberts and Jane Poland helped wife. 06 May I got up fire wood and filed part of my saw fore noon. I plowed with Warren T. Henry team for him. 07 May Sunday school class meeting after preaching. 08 May Planted strawberries fore noon. afternoon. Fished afternoon. Rained 09 May I was to Warren T. Henry's barn raising. Got done at 3 o'clock PM. Got my package of visiting cards from Conn. Mourning for Mr. S. Poland. Samuel Poland Mourning Card 10 May I spaded garden fore noon. Went fishing with Bill Poland afternoon in Bear Creek, caught 5. Rained afternoon. -69- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 11 May Rained fore noon. I went down town afternoon with George Hargrove. Wrote two letters for him. Sent for some more visiting cards and book. Had to go to Marine City to get post office money order for $1.25. Order and postage 13 cts., ferrage 15 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., currants 25 cts. I heard from George Hargrove that John Collins had been burned out and two of his children burned so that they died next day. Two girls that died were Mary & Eva. They lived in St. Joseph Island, north of Lake Huron. 12 May Rained all day. I made churn cover and writing desk. 13 May I ditched my corn ground where I had my logging bee. 14 May I was to Sunday school class meeting. Gave Peter Rivers and Mrs. Grant one each of Samuel Poland's mourning cards. 15 May I finished planting my strawberries and ditched some. 16 May my I commenced to plant my Got potatoes. Poland corn ground for me. done at Simon supper time. harrowed 17 May Ditched and finished planting my potatoes - planted 3 bushels. 18 May I helped Bill Poland pile bolts. Piled 40 1/2 cords River St. Clair. Commenced to plant my corn at home. 19 May I planted corn for Bill Poland 3/4 of day. & Warren T. Henry corn planter. Charles Henry 2 0 May I planted some corn, undertook to make a corn planter did not succeed. I went down town afternoon. Staley measured Bill Poland's elm bolts. Docked 9 cords for culls. I got 1/2 lb. powder 3 cts., 1 box caps 10 cts. Sie Poland got me 50 lbs. flour $1.75. Wife went to Courtright with her mother for Bill clothes. 21 May I went to Sabbath school and prayer meeting. children over home. Wife and 2 2 May I finished planting my corn and planted citron and carrots and muskmelons. 2 3 May I planted beets and spinach & rhubarb seed & top onions. Shot 8 black birds and 1 red headed woodpecker. 24 May I made elm bolts. Sawed them alone 1/2 cords, 42 1/2 cords bolts to date of this line. -70- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 25 May I saw some and filed Bill Poland's saw. Went down town afternoon. Sold Robert Stoke's wood in side line for 6/ per cord dock measure. He paid me for 10 cords $7.50 if there is anymore he pays me where he draws the wood. I bought of P. Cattanach 10 lbs. currants $1., 1 1/2 yds. bleached cotton 18 cts., 1 spool 5 cts., 1 paper redash, posted a letter 6 cts., one registered 5 cts. total 6 cts. 26 May Bill Poland helped me saw all day. Made 1 1/2 cords elm bolts and 1 4 cord wood. Wrote a letter for father to David Vanalstine, his nephew and done up some V. cards too. 27 May I fished 3/4 day. Mrs. Poland. It rained all day. Wrote a letter for 29 May Father and Simon Poland helped me all day cut 1 cord bolts. 30 May Father and Bill Poland helped me all day cut 1 3/4 cords bolts. One cord was brush. 31 May Rained all day. I made card receiver for wife. 01 Jun Looked around brush fore noon. Went down town afternoon. Got 1 cross cut saw file at Andrew Smith 25 cts. and P. Cattanach 3 1/2 yds. b.denim 70 cts., 1 yd. cotton 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts., 1 wash board 2 5 cts., 1 lb. shot 15 cts. and 100 lbs. flour at the grist mill for $3.50 from T. Barker. 02 Jun I fixed up some scare-crows on corn field. afternoon. Cut roads 03 Jun Rained fore noon. I made card receiver and fixed Bill Poland's umbrella. Wrote two post cards - one to Ottawa, Canada and other to Detroit, Mich, and posted them and got one broom 30 cts, 1 umbrella $1., candy 2 cts. Paid Wallace. Rained best part of afternoon. 04 Jun Wife went over to back with her and Allen were to our and preaching and her mother's fore noon. Her mother came stayed afternoon. Her and Mrs. John place for tea. I went to Sunday school class meeting. 05 Jun Knocked around part of day. Went down town afternoon and got my saw handle at Mays Bk. Shop and bought at Peter Cattanach 1 pr. slippers $1.25, 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 2 5 cts. Gave Andrew Mullins 2/ to pay duty -71- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 on visiting cards when they came and he was to send them out to me. 06 Jun I was sick with bad cold. Fixed my saw handle.. Woods in morning. Filed Bill Robert's saw afternoon. Wife went up to John Allen's afternoon. I kept children, would not file Jack Dunn's saw as they would not bring any file. 07 Jun I filed my saw afternoon. I was sick with cold. Wife went over to her mother's. 08 Jun Bill Poland helped me saw fore noon. I had to quit at 11 am., sick with cold. Bob Stokes sent me out 100 lbs. flour. I went down to Warren T. Henry's and got some medicine from Dr. Merrison. 09 Jun I am sick and not able to work yet and did not do anything. Polly went down town. Took 2 lbs. butter and got 21 cts. per pound for it. Got herself 1 pair hose 2/. 10 Jun I had to go to bed. Was in bed all day. Polly went down town for medicine that Dr. Merrison was to send me by mail from Brigden. It did not come. She bought at village earthen crock of mustard 40 cts., 2 lbs. cheese 25 cts., 1 bot. coal oil 10 cts., smoked herring 5 § 5cts. each, candy 1 lb. fruit crackers 13 cts., 1 cake maple sugar 5 cts., 1 box caps for Willie toy gun 1 ct., quine 2/. The books maps that I sent for to Ottawa and Detroit came. 11 Jun I was sick and not able to get over to Sunday school. Father and Mrs. Poland was over to our place for dinner. 12 Jun I was over to Mrs. Poland's fore noon. Went down town afternoon. Medicine had not come yet. I bought a bottle of Bosheess german syrup § 6/ from Peter Cattanach Jr. & Co. and bought 1 pack shelled corn from Arthur A. Rattray for 20 cts. to plant mine over which rotted. Wife went down to Hannah Henry tonight - sick. 13 Jun Planted part of my corn over again. to too much rain. 14 Jun Split and rosed basswood bolts. Henry last night. It had rotted owing Wife sat up with Hannah 15 Jun Chored around house fore noon. Cut 2 pigs, planted over corn afternoon. Got Warren T. Henry's corn planter. Gilbert Brown smashed a buggy wheel against P.N. Henry's milk stand. -72- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 16 Jun Finished planting corn over. Wife went over home with children. I went down town seen Bob Gormley about dragging my bolts. He would when roads get good. Bought 1 pen at P. Cattanach's for $1. 17 Jun Picked potato bugs off from potatoes fore noon. Cut welts to my bolts that is part of them. Jacob Young warned me about doing statue labour Monday. 18 Jun I and whole family was over to Sunday church and class meeting. 19 Jun I went down to James Hargrove to do road work. Rained, I came home. Cleared up at noon. I cut roads to my bolts afternoon until supper. Hoes potatoes after supper. Corn that I planted June 13 is up to 2 1/4 inches high. 2 0 Jun I worked on the road fore noon. Afternoon I went down town and voted for Mills M.P. Grand mother's books and maps of Manitoba. Held scraper for Soloman Shortt•s team. 21 Jun I worked on the road all day. Held scraper for John Broad's team. Had dinner at George Hargrove's. Rev. Mr. Coats was at Peter N. Henry's (Free Methodist preacher). Wife was there, they had prayer meeting. 22 Jun I worked on road fore noon. Hoed potatoes and cleaned out well afternoon. Wife went down town with William H. Roberts. She bought at Peter Cattanach Jr. & Co. - 2 straw hats $1., 1 fine comb 10 cts., 1 pair of mesh hose 20 cts., 2 spools cotton 10 cts., 3 yds. lace 12 cts., 1 yd. lustre 10 cts., 2 stick tape 8 cts., 1 darning needle 1 ct., 1 1/2 yds. muslin 30 cts., 2 yds. print 20 cts., 3 yds. cotton 3 0 cts., 3 yds. linen 66 cts., 3 yds. shirting 60 cts., 1 lb. ginger snaps 16 cts. on tick 2 cts. worth candy cotton. 2 3 Jun I hoed potatoes fore noon and got up fire wood. Helped Sie Poland afternoon. Wife, I and Mary Roberts went down to Mrs. Charles A. Brown's to get some tomato plants, got none. 24 Jun I was to Charles Henry's logging bee. Rained at 4 o'clock PM. until about half past five PM. Wife and Mary Roberts went down to see or set up with Hannah Henry. I kept children, they are to come back if there is anyone else there. They stayed all night. 25 Jun I was over to Sabbath school class meeting. Elected officers. I was chosen asst. Bible class teacher by W.T. Henry. -73- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 6 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes. Hired to Martin N. Henry to cut bolts for 6 days at 3/ per day to begin Thursday morning. 27 Jun We had first mess of our tame strawberries. I had hoed strawberries fore noon. Wife went down town fore noon. I kept children. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - on tick 2 1/2 lbs. currants 25 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 bar victo soap 10 cts., 10 nutmegs 10 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 5 sticks of candy 5 cts., 1 pair hose 18 cts., 1 pair child's hose 14 cts., 2 handkerchiefs 10 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. I was hoeing corn afternoon. Wife washed in afternoon after she came back from village. 28 Jun I hoed corn all day. Wife went over home afternoon. Annie Poland was over to our place all day. Gave her cold water pen and Jane & Mag Poland a cold water pen. I had four large strawberries off from my vines this morning which measured the following No. 1 - 4 1/2 in. largest place around, 1 1/2 in. long, 1 1/2 in. through largest place, 1 in. through smallest place. No. 2 - 4 1/2 in. round in largest place, 1 1/2 in. long, 1 1/4 in. through. No. 3 - 4 in. round in largest place, 1 1/2 in. through, 1 1/2 in. long, 1 in. through smallest place. No. 4 - 3 3/4 in. round in largest place, 2 in. round in smallest place, 1 1/2 in. long. 29 Jun I helped Martin N. Henry saw and make bolts. saw home to file it. Brought his NOTE ON TOP OF PAGE: Look Sept. 12, 1881. Flour, Polands July 1 & 11th. James Hargrove's sale. They are going to Manitoba. 30 Jun Filed Martin N. Henry's saw. Fixed our sewing machine. Cleaned clock father gave me, runs all right. John Allen borrowed 22 1/4 lbs. flour from us. Rained 3/4 day. Picked mess of strawberries for breakfast - our tame ones. 4 messess altogether. 01 Jul I helped Martin N. Henry all day. Picked a mess of our tame strawberries for tomorrow. Have picked about 7 quarts from our vines to date. Mrs. Poland got 15 lbs. flour, pail and all. 02 Jul Wife & Willie went over to Church & Sunday school. stayed home with Simon. I 03 Jul I hoed corn all day. Had a mess of strawberries for breakfast. Wife and Simon went up to Allen's afternoon. -74- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Willie stayed with me and picked a mess of strawberries for breakfast tomorrow. 9 quarts of strawberries to date. 04 Jul I finished hoeing my corn at 2 PM. Cut roads to bolts afternoon. Wife gave 50 cts. to Mrs. Albert Henry towards tea meeting. I got 6 rings to put in pigs nose from Peter N. Henry 1/2 ct. each. Wife borrowed $1. from Mrs. William Roberts. Mrs. Poland got 15 1/2 lbs. flour, pail and all. Jane got it. 05 Jul I sawed all day for Martin N. Henry. pinchers of Nathaniel Henry. M. Nathaniel Henry & wife Ann (Hubbel) I borrowed pig ring c1873 06 Jul I helped Martin N. Henry all day making bolts, stopped to tea meeting on my way home at Bethel Church. Speaker present Rev. Mr. Hubbel, Elder Griffith chairman, Rev. Pickard. Proceeds of evening $17.50 to have a social tomorrow night. Jane Poland stayed with our children. Wife and I were at tea meeting. 07 Jul I gave Jane Poland 3 handkerchiefs, one for her and one for Mag, one for Annie and 30 cts. to take them to social. -75- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Helped Martin N. Henry all day making bolts. Social at church tonight 10 cts. each. Finished working for him. 08 Jul Rained fore noon. I put my young pigs out on the road. Proceeds of social last night $3.20. Proceeds of tea meeting and social to apply on minister's salary. I went down town afternoon to Quarterly Board. Rode down with and back Warren T. Henry. James Hargrove's sale. 09 Jul I stayed home. children. Wife went over to her mother's. 10 Jul I helped Simon Poland make bolts. I kept Broke my axe handle. 11 Jul Sie Poland helped me cut Alex Chartier hay 2 acres. Got $2., got done at 4 PM. Mrs. Poland was over to our place sewing, Tom and Annie with her. Mrs. Poland brought back 13 1/4 lbs. flour. Alex Chartier paid him $1. Filed Poland's saw after supper. 12 Jul I helped Sie Poland cut bolts all day. I brought Mrs. Poland's crosscut saw gauge over to my place. Wife and children was over to Mrs. Poland's for supper. 13 Jul I went to Sarnia. Walked to Courtright, then got on the steamer Eclipse and went to Sarnia and back to Thomas Bury dock for 50 cts. I went to Sarnia to get payment extended on my place until Oct. 1st. Got at Geary's 25 cts. sperm oil 5 cts. ounce, at Clement's 5 cts. extract assividity at W. Johnston's, candy 5 cts. 14 Jul I helped Sie Poland cut bolts. with assividity. Got no fish. I went to creek to fish 15 Jul I helped Warren T. Henry hoe all day for 8/ per day. I owed him 30 cts. Borrowed, money 16 cts. on hymn books and 54 cts. in cash. 16 Jul My family and I were over to Sunday school and church. 17 Jul I helped Sie Poland all day. Sie found a swarm of bees on their place afternoon. Hived them twice and took them down to Poland's house. Martin N. Henry paid me for work. I was down to Bill Lancaster for prayer meeting. 18 Jul Chored around the house. Rained afternoon a little. Fixed my cradle (grain) and the striking part of old clock. Polly went down town afternoon. Bought at Peter Cattanach - 1 porcelain kettle $1.10, 10 lbs. sugar $1., 1 gal. vinegar 25 cts., cloves 5 cts., cinnamon 5 cts., 1 ball done black lead 42 cts., peging awls 4 cts., 1 box -76- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 coffee 15 cts., candy 5 cts., gum 1 ct. = total $4.14. Wife gave Mrs. Roberts $1. in pay for borrowed money. 19 Jul Done nothing much fore noon. Peter Chartier came over for me to help him afternoon. I went and worked late. He gave me $1.00/8/ for it. Mrs. Chartier gave me 4/. 20 Jul Done nothing. Mrs. Poland, Mrs. Christopher Walker, & Mrs. Peter Henry were visiting at our place. Wife washed fore noon. 21 Jul Fixed Bill Poland's cradle and went to bush and got some cradle finger. Shaved them out and put them in back to dry. Father came up to get me to help him stack hay tomorrow. 22 Jul I helped father all day drawing in hay. John E. Carpenter, George Hargrove stacked, Bill & Sie Poland commenced to cut their barley. 23 Jul I and my son, Willie, were to Sunday school and class meeting. Wife and Simon were over to her mother's. We were all there for supper. 24 Jul I commenced harvesting for Bill & Sie Poland. Finished cutting barley on their own place and cut some for Joseph Dupuis. Helped Bill and Sie Poland all day. Courtright c1890 25 Jul Cut barley at my place. Mrs. Roberts was confined. Wife was there. She had a young daughter. Wife stayed longer than she had ought and her and I had a perfect row. Put a -77- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 slot in my cradle finger and ground Sie Poland's cradle scythe. 26 Jul Finished cutting barley on my place where I live and stacked two loads of barley at Poland's own place. Mrs. W.B. Eyers was at our place all day visiting. 27 Jul I helped Bill & Sie all day stacking barley. out. Wife was over home afternoon. 28 Jul I helped Bill and Sie all day. place. 1 load got We cut wheat on my lower 29 Jul I helped Bill and Sie all day. Bill finished reaping. & Sie have round and set up east side ditch. I 3 0 Jul Wife and Willie were over to Sunday School and church. stayed home and kept Simon with me. I 31 Jul I helped Bill and Sie all day binding wheat fall on my lower place. Rained about six o'clock - did not finish binding them. Hannah Maria Henry -78- c1881 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 01 Aug Wet all day. I did nothing. Wife went down to Hannah Henry's. I kept children. I got dinner. Mrs. Ellen Eyers borrowed my sewing awl for her husband to fix harness. 02 Aug I did not do anything much fore noon it being wet. Worked for Bill and Sie from 11 am. to 4:30 PM. binding wheat on my lower place and turning barley on upper place. 03 Aug Wet fore noon. Barley growing in the bunch as left by reaper. I helped Mrs. Albert Henry mow barley afternoon. 04 Aug I helped Mrs. Albert Henry from 8 am. to 11 am. Rained all of fore noon. Helped Bill Poland fix his reaper afternoon. He was to my place for dinner and supper. 05 Aug I done nothing fore noon. I helped Bill & Sie from 3 PM. to 8:30 PM. We were turning barley for the second time. It is growing very bad. 06 Aug Wife and Willie went over home. Bill and Sie Poland drew in barley on my place where I live. Sunday Joseph Declare helped them. 07 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day drawing in barley. Rained at 6:30 PM. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach Jr. & Co. for cash - 5 yds. brown denim $1., 1 bib for Sie 15 cts., bluing 5 cts., 1/2 lb. starch 6 cts., 3 bars eclipse soap 25 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 towel 12 cts., 3 yds. blue denim 60 cts. 08 Aug Rained this morning. I helped Bill and Sie afternoon. Spread and cocked barley and finished stack at their place. Mrs. George Mulligan and Jane Poland were at our place afternoon. Polly was to Mrs. John Allen's fore noon. Got some cucumbers. 09 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Finished stacking barley and commenced to stack fall wheat. Got in three loads of wheat. 10 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day stack fall wheat from my lower place. Bill Poland bought me 100 lbs. of flour. 11 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day stack fall wheat from my lower place. Polly and Mrs. Allen went to pick blackberries - got none. 12 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day - finished stacking their fall wheat and went and stacked Joseph Declare's afternoon. -79- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 13 Aug Wife went over home in morning with Jane. Jane stayed at our place all last night. 14 Aug I helped Charles Henry all day bind oats. 15 Aug Poland I helpedafternoon. Charles Henry fore noon. Helped Bill & Sie 16 Aug I helped Bill & Sie all day thresh at my place. We threshed 290 bushels fall wheat and 131 bush, barley. 17 Aug I helped Bill Poland thresh fore noon. Fixed up my chaff and bag grain afternoon. They threshed of wheat 290 bush. & 2 60 of which was growed on my place. Thomas & George Mulligan's Steam threshing machine. 18 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day bind and cradle oats fore noon on my lower place. Stacked oats for Peter Chartier after for Bill & Sie Poland. 19 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day bind oats on my lower place. 20 Aug Polly went over home. I got a letter from cousin Ellen. 21 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Threshed at George Mulligan's best part of the day. Cradled around stumps balance of day. 22 Aug I sent $4.37 to M.D. Dawson to pay arrears, Weekly HearId, London. I went down town fore noon. Mrs. Samuel Poland gave $2.50 on work per Bill & Sie. I missed the children. Afternoon wife went blackberry - got some. 2 3 Aug Rained fore noon. I bound oats for George Broad afternoon 10/ per day. Warren T. Henry threshed George and Tom Mulligan. 24 Aug I helped George Broad all day. Cradled afternoon. Sister Lucy came home today from Lexington. They paid me $2. for 1 1/2 days work. Chester Henry helped them too. 25 Aug Wife and I and Mary Roberts and Annie Poland left children at Mrs. S. Poland's and went blackberrying in Ira Henry & Sam Gallow's ditch. I went down town and got me 1 pair of boots $2.50 on tick. 1 straw hat 25 cts., 10 lbs. sugar $1., 1 first book 5 cts., paid cash. Lucy came up to our place afternoon. Warren T. Henry agreed to draw my bolts 60 cts. per cord. -80- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 26 Aug Warren Henry and I skided 14 1/2 cords of my bolts. I cut roads and helped him load up. Lucy stayed at our place last night. 27 Aug All of us were over to Mrs. Poland's for dinner. Went home, Went to Church and Sunday school, preaching and class meeting afternoon. Rained coming home. 28 Aug I cut roads to my bolts. place in the afternoon. Mrs. Poland was over to our 29 Aug I helped Robert Stokes thresh all day 9/per day. George Mulligans machine. Thomas & 3 0 Aug I helped Robert Stokes thresh one half day. I settled up with him in full to date. He owed me $1.93, he paid me. I went down town and bought me an axe handle at A. Smith for 90 cts. One axe handle at M.L. Burnham's 15 cts. Went over to Marine City - ferrage 15 cts., potato pounder 5 cts., 1 funnel 5 cts., 2 coudo 60 cts., 2 sets of boot heal braces 2 0 cts. Warren Henry has 13 cords of my bolts out. 31 Aug Hung my axe and ground it some and helped Warren Henry with drawing my bolts. Wife paid Andrew Brown $1.42 acct. in full to date. Charles Henry caught coon out of my corn. 01 Sep I cut roads and helped Warren T. Henry load my bolts in bush. The letter I sent to Uncle Wesley came back to me today. Miss Samantha Beach & Lucy Carpenter were visiting at our place. 02 Sep Helped Warren T. Henry skid my bolts fore noon. Wife and Mrs. Allen were picking blackberries - got 8 quarts. Rained part of afternoon. Peter Cattanach sent in his account amounting to $49.22. 03 Sep I was over to Sabbath school. meeting. I taught class, no class 04 Sep Warren T. Henry finished drawing my bolts. load in bush and piled up some stove wood. bushel barley of Mrs. Poland for pigs. I helped him Wife got 1/2 05 Sep I went over to Marine City to see Staley to measure my bolts. He measured them in afternoon. I had 52 1/4 cords in all. 06 Sep I piled stove wood fore noon. I went over to Marine City for my money. I had $94.75 coming to me. They paid me. -81- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1 got 1 hand saw $1. and squire $1.25 at L.C. Cottrell. Ferrage 15 cts., duty on saw and squire 60 cts. 1 brace stock 30 cts. at M.L. Burnham. 11 lbs. sugar $1., candy 5 cts. I paid Peter Cattanach $25. on account. Post Office order to W.J. Gurd, Sarnia $2 5. fee and postage for same 2 3 cts. to apply on payment of mortgage. Paid Warren T. Henry $31. for drawing my bolts. Mrs. John Allen, Miss Laura May & Warren T. Henry, fell from saw log on trucks owing to pole slipping out of bolster that log was chained to by James Hargrove's old place. Mrs. Allen was hurt very bad, the others escaped with slight bruises. They had a narrow escape from death if truck had upset. George Hargrove jumped on hind wheel and kept truck from upsetting. 07 Sep I paid John E. Carpenter $5.53 and $1.25 of that is for Curtis Wright for making bolts. I helped George Hargrove thresh for Charles Henry. He had 250 bushels fall wheat, 100 bushels oats and 70 bushels barley. 08 Sep I helped Jacob Young thresh for Charles Henry. 357 bushels in all. Threshed 09 Sep I helped Jacob Young thresh for Warren T. Henry. Threshed 123 bushels barley, 515 bushels oats. Wife was down to Bob Stokes. 10 Sep Wife and Willie were over to Sunday school and church. 11 Sep I helped Jacob Young thresh all day at Chester Henry's. We threshed 297 bushels of fall wheat and 100 bushels barley, and 387 bushels oats. 12 Sep I helped Jacob Young 3/4 of day at Chester Henry's threshing. Threshed 75 bushels barley. I helped Mrs. Albert Henry 1/4 day thresh 57 bushels fall wheat. 13 Sep I helped Mrs. Albert Henry thresh 1 day. Threshed 91 bushels fall wheat, 125 bushels of barley and 235 bushels of oats. Coyle steamer machine. 14 Sep I helped Charles Henry thresh for Warren T. Henry. He had 130 bushels of fall wheat and 137 oats, 121 bushels barley. Charles Coyles steamer. 15 Sep Helped Lawrence Johnston all day for Warren T. Henry. He threshed 87 bushels barley, 284 bushels oats, 105 bushels fall wheat. Moved the machine over to other place and threshed 332 bushels fall wheat. -82- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 16 Sep I helped Lawrence Johnston thresh for Warren T. Henry. Threshed 193 bushels fall wheat. I made a horse for to stand up and went down to father's afternoon. Was there to supper. They sent up some grapes to wife and children. Warren T. Henry agreed to draw my wood for 4/ per cord. 17 Sep We were at home all day. Jane Poland and Mary Ann Chartier and William Poland were at our place in the afternoon. Wife is not very well, has not been for a week. 18 Sep Warren T. Henry commenced to draw my cord wood. I helped him load in bush. I commenced to cut my corn. I went down town after 4:30 PM. I got at Peter Cattanach's - 2 3/4 lbs. cheese 34 cts., candy 1 ct. At M.L. Burnham's 1 loaf bread 7 cts., 5 apples 2 cts., 12 smoked herron 5 cts. Paid cash. Jane Poland commenced to work for us until wife gets better. Got 1/2 bushel barley from Bill Poland. 19 Sep I cut corn most of day. Commenced frame for grindstone. Helped W.T. Henry with two loads of wood. 2 0 Sep I cut roads to cord wood fore noon. Cut corn afternoon. Robert Stokes offered me 12/ shillings per cord for softwood and 16/ per cord for hard wood. Had 1 ripe watermelon and 1 m. melon. 21 Sep Simon Poland helped me cut corn all day. I helped Warren T. Henry load three loads of wood in bush. He has my hardwood all out. Raining tonight. They killed another wild cat at Patrick Flynn's last night. Bill Poland brought me over 1 bag flour weighed 100 lbs. Bill Poland commenced to plow for all wheat on my place where I live. 22 Sep I worked at grindstone frame fore noon. afternoon. Wife sick yet. Cut corn 2 3 Sep I finished grindstone frame excepting for legs. Finished cutting my corn -shucked 1 shock. Wife went down town afternoon. She got at S.Green - beef 32 cts., at M.L. Burnham's - 6 apples 2 cts., ginger cakes 5 cts. and candy 3 cts. 24 Sep I was to Sunday school and preaching and class meeting. Warren T. Henry went to Brigden for Dr. Merrison for his baby. The doctor had no hopes for him. He has diarrhea. 2 5 Sep Warren T. Henry's baby died 4 am., name Robert James Henry. Charles Henry brought me 100 lbs. flour. I husked corn part of fore noon. Dug grave for Robert James Henry. -83- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 26 Sep I was to Robert James Henry funeral, Warren T. Henry's baby boy. Rev. Mr. Pickard and Elder Griffith were present. Born March 28, 1882. I cut corn for Charles Henry afternoon. 27 Sep Dug well fore noon. Helped Warren T. Henry load 4 loads. 1 cut 1/2 cord stove wood afternoon. Warren T. Henry has my wood all out of the bush. William Poland bought a horse from Edward Stubbs for $100. and turned him out. Stock amounting to $82. 28 Sep Warren T. Henry finished drawing my wood 22 cords. I sold wood to Robert Stokes for $2. per cord for hardwood, 13 3/4 $27.50; 12 1/4 softwood at 12/ $12.37. I went down town and got $3. worth of sugar, 2 w pails 40 cts., ginger 9 cts., cloves 5 cts., allspice 5 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 5 lbs. nails 20 cts. at Peter Cattanach's. 8 lemons 2 0 cts. at M.L. Burnham's. I husked corn afternoon - 4 1/2 bushels. I paid Warren T. Henry for drawing wood and ten nights in barroom. 29 Sep I have commenced to fatten my pigs. I husked corn all day - husked 9 bushels. Preserved citron - 26 lbs. of citron with pound for pound sugar and lemons. 3 0 Sep I husked 8 bushels corn and carried it up to the house. 01 Oct I was over to Sunday school. Got money from Warren T. Henry and John J. Brown for S.S. papers. We are going to for papers 1 year $7.92. 02 Oct I went down town fore noon. Sent Post Office money to David C. Cook for $7.92 for Sunday school papers - order 10 cts., postage 3 cts. 1 bottle lemon 10 cts. I husked corn afternoon - 7 bushels. Mrs. Allen got her citron. 03 Oct I husked corn all day - 12 bushels. house. Brought it up to 04 Oct I helped Warren T. Henry clean up fall wheat 3 parts of day - 60 cts. 54 bushels. I husked corn balance of day 3 bushels. Warren T. Henry fell short by weight 6 bushels. 05 Oct I received post card from E.C. Gurney about stove. I husked corn fore noon - 6 bush. Went down town. Sent letter with six dollars p.o.mo. to E.C. Gurney for three pieces for my stove. Wife was down town too. She got 3 bars soap 25 cts., 1/2 lbs. soda 5 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. currants 15 cts., 3 smoked herron 3 cts., candy 4 cts., -84- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1/2 crackers 5 cts., apples 3 cts. 06 Oct I husked corn all day - 9 bush. Clara Beach and Mrs. Peter Henry and Miss. Charlotte Henry spent evening with us. 07 Oct I husked corn all day - 9 bush, beside seed corn. Jane Poland 50 cts. balance due on work. I paid 08 Oct I was over to Sunday school and class meeting. The officers were elected for the Sunday school 4th. quarter. I was elected librarian. 09 Oct I fixed cow yard and husked 6 bush. corn. 10 Oct I husked 9 1/2 bush, corn and went down to Thomas Bury dock to see if pieces for stove had come - had not. Mr. Peter Stover was killed in Fort Gratiot - cars run over him - cut both legs off. 11 Oct I helped Charles Henry fore noon clean furrows. I went down town afternoon. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 box Fowlers extract wild strawberry 37 cts., salts 5 cts., 2 pens 2 cts. Wife and I were over to tea meeting at Bethel - proceeds of tea meeting $20.27. I was doorkeeper, Indian choir and Rev. Jacobs Indian Missionary, Walpole Island & P.C. in charge. Jane Poland stayed with our children. She commenced to work for us the second time on the 9th. 12 Oct I was sick all day. Wife went to Peter Stover's funeral at 1 PM. Shortt's are threshing at Father's today fore noon and at Robert's in afternoon. I cleaned up my little clock. 13 Oct Father helped me husk corn fore noon - 9 bush. He helped Bill & Sie Poland butcher a pig. Rained part of afternoon. I fixed striking part of my clock. 14 Oct Father helped me all day husk corn. Bill Eyers threshed afternoon. Silvanus Green got 4 1/2 bush, corn @2/ $11.28 and bargained for 25 bush. @ 50 cts. 15 Oct I was to Sunday school. our Church. Free Methodist held service in 16 Oct I threshed at Patrick 0'Hare's for Warren T. Henry. Threshed 155 bush, barley, 130 bush, oats, 157 bush, fall wheat. Jas. &'Joseph Stubbs machine. -85- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 17 Oct Rained part of fore noon. Bill Poland paid me my rent $70. I went down town got 1 bot. extract wild strawberry 37 cts., 1/4 apron linen 6 1/2 cts., candy 5 cts., nuts 5 cts. Peter N. Henry is threshing. 18 Oct I husked corn 8 1/2 bush, and went down town afternoon. Got 2 bbl. salt at Andrew Smith $1.50, 1/2 lbs. soda biscuit 5 cts., 4 1/2 lbs. sugar 45 cts. 19 Oct I husked corn - 1 bush, and helped Bill & Sie Poland clean up barley. Silvanus Green came and got his corn 25 bush, at 50 cts. $7.50. He paid all but 36 cts. 2 0 Oct Husked corn, Delbert Youngs helped me. Finished husking my corn 138 1/2 bush, beside my seed corn. Clara Beach and Charlotte Henry visited our place this afternoon. Delbert Youngs Family c1897 Delbert, Belle, Andy, John, Thomas, Martha (Hardick) Howard, Joseph, Frank 21 Oct I went to Sarnia. I walked up, got there 8:30 am. I made payment on my place $68.75 and got gun lock fixed 3/ 1 butcher knife 4/ powder 1/ Wife's coat $6., 2 rolls heavy paper and 5 box tacks $7. (tacks 10 cts. each, paper 5 cts. per pound), 1 lb. fruit crackers 14 cts., candy 10 cts., fish 5 cts., 1 pocket book 30 cts., I walked to Sarnia in five hours - left home 3:30 am. -86- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Oct I and family were to Sabbath school and church and class meeting. I gave $5. in cash to help pay on church and 25 cts. collection missionary. Wife signed 50 cts. to be paid in March. 23 Oct Delbert Youngs dug potatoes for me all day. Bill Poland helped me stack my corn stalks with his team 3/4 day. I wheeled balance of corn on wheel barrow - 16 bush. Butchered black pig. Warren T. Henry paid me 8/ for day I threshed for him at Pat 0'Hare's. 24 Oct Cut up pig - weighed 127 lbs. Down to Thomas Bury's with Charles Henry. Got two rolls paper that I sent down on boat from Sarnia (bill pd. 15 cts.). I dug 3 bush, potatoes. Wife was down town. Bought 1 pair shoes for Willie $1., candy 3 cts., fish 3 cts., 3 lbs. yellow sugar 2 4 cts., 1 scrubbing brush 2/. 2 5 Oct I helped Delbert Youngs hew down house at Alexander Meyers. 2 6 Oct I helped Delbert Youngs hew down house and cut out door, Meyer's same place. 27 Oct I finished digging my potatoes, dug 3 1/2 bush, and got them all up to the house - 13 bush, in all told. Pitted 10 bush, for winter. Dug my beets - had 5 bush., pitted 4 1/2. Bill Roberts borrowed my fanning mill, Thomas Bury scale. 28 Oct I helped Bill and Sie Poland thresh. barley, 175 oats. 29 Oct I was home all day. visit afternoon. Threshed 130 bush. Sisters, Lucy and Mary, were up on 3 0 Oct I was down town fore noon. Sent letter to E.C. about stove. Revival meetings at Bethel. Jacob paid 75 cts. balance due me on threshing. I pd. on work. I split wood part of afternoon and set fires. Gurney Young 50 cts. some 31 Oct Tacked some paper on wall and put Ochre on chamber floor. I was at Charles Henry logging bee after I got my corn meal home. 01 Nov Tacked on paper all day, Polly went down town afternoon and got 3 paper tacks 22 cts., lamp black 5 cts., peanuts 5 cts,, glycerine 5 cts., 1 towel 1/, 1 gal. vinegar 30 cts., candy 4 cts., gum 2 cts., apples 1 ct., paper safety -87- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 pins 10 cts., 1 yd. elastic 10 cts., linseed oil 22 cts. Sie Poland came over to stay all night. He and I are going to shanty tomorrow. 02 Nov Simon Poland and I were down to Morris's and Clancy shanty. Their shanty is full. Was to Lougheed shanty hired to him for $20. per month to cut wood (hickory) and elm logs. I and Sie went to Sombra after we came home. I went for the castings for my stove. They were at M.L. Burnham's. Freight on them 55 cts, paid it. Went to auction sale and bought 1 tin pail with cover on it 3 quarts for 15 cts., 6 teaspoons iron 6 cts., 5 papers tined carpet tacks 8 cts., smoked fish 5 cts. M.L. Burnham's I got at Wilkesport 1 pt. whiskey 10 cts., camphor gum 10 cts. 03 Nov Put in stove backs and bottom. Put yellow ochre on under chamber floor and tacked on paper. 04 Nov Finished putting on yellow ocre and tacked on paper fore noon. Peter N. Henry sent his team and boy afternoon to draw fire wood for me. Sie Poland brought me up 3 papers of tinned carpet tacks. Drawed up seven loads of firewood making about seven cords. I made a bed stead at night for right room. 05 Nov I hunted all fore noon for cow - found her on Peter Prier's her and Mrs. Poland were to our place for dinner. I went down town afternoon for Dr. Anderson for Willie. He was sick, he came, pulse 140 fever 101. He left four powders for him. 06 Nov I helped Peter N. Henry husk corn. Dr. Anderson came out to see Willie. Mrs. P. Henry was at our place for supper. I was over to Church - no preaching. 07 Nov I tacked on paper fore noon upstairs. Simon Poland and I went out to Tully shanty to saw wood for Lougheed. Got off the road in the bush and did not get to shanty until after dark. Bought axe handle at Kimballs for 1/3. 08 Nov Sie and I cut 2 1/2 cords hickory. Wife sent Bill Poland down town in morning for Dr. Anderson for our Simon, he came, Sie was better. I broke my axe handle, Lougheed blocked me out one. 09 Nov Sie Poland and I cut 2 cord hickory and one of white ash. Little Simon was better. 10 Nov Simon was taken worse in the night, sent Jane Poland to get Mary Roberts to go with her for Charles Allen to go -88- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 for Doctor for Simon. Mary could not go and so Bill Roberts went for Charles Allen and Mrs. Allen. They came. Charles Allen took Bill Poland's horse and went for Dr. Anderson and they came out to shanty for me. He could not find me until about 10:30 am. Simon Poland and I had 1 1/2 cords hickory cut when Charles Allen found me. I went right home, got home about 1 PM. Simon was worse. Doctor had no hopes of him. I sent Bill Poland after Doctor as soon as I got home. He came, he said there was no hopes of him getting over his sickness. Mrs. Poland, Mrs. Warren Henry were at my place afternoon. Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Warren Henry set up with us. Simon kept getting worse and worse. After eleven he knew nothing or nobody apparently. He never spoke to me after I came home and when I spoke to him he would only look at me but say nothing. The last word he ever said was YES. This is how it was - his mother put a cloth dipped in ice water on his head, she said "Simon does this feel better, say yes." He said YES but after eleven PM. he did not notice anything. Jane Poland was taken sick in the night. Throwing up and chills. Bill Poland gave me two dollars on work. I went down town for ice. 11 Nov I got Peter N. Henry to go after Doctor early in morning. He met Doctor coming in. He said Simon would not live long - only a few hours maybe not one hour. His temperature was 106, the same as it was last night and he was breathing 96 times a min. The Doctor gave Jane Poland some medicine. MY SIMON DIED between 10 & 11 am. My Uncle Chester W. Henry, Mrs. Warren T. Henry, Simon's grandmother, Mrs. Samuel Poland were with us when he died. Mrs. William Roberts and Mrs. Warren Henry laid him out. My father ordered the coffin and seen the minister about preaching funeral sermon. Warren T. Henry and my half brother, John E. Carpenter, dug the grave. I went down town after he died and got me a suit of clothes and some other herein mentioned on time - 3 yds. black cotton 3 5 cts., 2 yds. book muslin 30 cts., 2 handkerchiefs 20 cts., 1 1/2 yds. crepe 15 cts., 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., 1 lamp chimney 10 cts., 1 lb. tea 50 cts., 1 suit clothers for myself $15. When I got home there was quite a few at my place. Charles Allen and William Poland went out to shanty for Simon Poland with team and brought him back. 12 Nov Sarah Henry and Half sister, Lucy Carpenter, Mary P. Roberts, Charles Allen, Bill & Simon Poland, William Roberts set up all night. Stepmother and father set up part of last night. I went down and seen Father about him getting teams for drawing corpses and mourners. Warren T. Henry and half brother, John E. Carpenter, went down after coffin (price $7.50). Mrs. John Allen and stepmother put -89- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Simon in coffin. Funeral procession left house about 12:30 PM. Rev. Mr. Pickard preached funeral sermon from Revelation 22 chap, part 5 verse (and there shall be no night there). The lesson he read from was 1 Kings part of 4 chap, from 18 to 26 verse. When the procession left Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, there was 8 teams and rigs in procession. Minister's team, William Roberts with pall bearers, Fred Young, Charles Allen, Curtis Wright and Harry Whaley, P.N. Henry took corpse, Patrick Sheeran's team took chief mourners (myself, my wife, Mrs. Poland, Annie Poland and Maggie Poland), Warren T. Henry team next, William Eyers next, John J. Brown buggy next, William Hargrove and three on horse back. We buried Simon in Burying Ground at Thomas Bury's along side of his grandfather, Samuel Poland, on the south side. Mr. Sheeran brought us home as far as his place and then we rode balance of the way home with Bill Eyers. Mrs. John Allen and stepmother kept Willie home and straightened up house and had supper for us when we got home., Mrs. Allen took supper with us. Stepmother would not stay. Simon was 1 year and 11 months old. 13 Nov I went down with John Roberts and got two barrels of water at river to wash with. My stepmother and mother-in-law washed for us. I fixed step back door. My wife and stepmother went up to Mrs. Allen's at night and stayed until 11 o'clock. I got uneasy and got John and Mary Roberts to stay with Willie and I went up and met them. Stepmother stayed at our place all night, slept with Willie. I promise Mrs. John Allen to help him butcher tomorrow. 14 Nov I helped Mr. Allen butcher fore noon. Wife went up with me. I filed Bill Robert's saw afternoon and went over to see how Jane Poland was - she was better. Bill Poland gave me $6. and 100 lbs. flour on work money - is to pay on Simon's coffin. I heard George Hargrove is going crazy again - Nov. 14, 1882. 15 Nov I went down town fore noon and paid William Hamilton for making Simon's coffin $7.50 and took receipt for same. The receipt was dated one day ahead. Bought at Peter Cattanach store 3 yds. tweed 3.45, 1 doz. buttons 10 cts., 1 spool 5 cts., 2 combs coarse and in one 13 cts., one 10 cts., 1/2 yd. blue denim 10 cts., 1 bot. castor oil 20 cts., 1 box boot grease 25 cts. I filed Mr. Allen's saw in afternoon. Wife was down to see Hannah Henry and get a pattern for Willie's coat. The three yards is for Willie's coat. -90- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 16 Nov I split and piled up stove wood about 4 1/2 cords. some in afternoon. Hunted 17 Nov The first appearance of snow this fall - just a few flakes passing in the air. I split and piled up stove wood about 5 cords. George Hargrove was arrested and taken to Sarnia by Joseph Stover, Chester Henry and Fredrick Young for being insane and not safe to be at large. When taken, he had a five shot revolver loaded, 1 razor and one butcher's knife. 18 Nov I was to Mr. John Allen's raising and plowing bee. Raising was a cow shed. Wife and Willie were there all day. 19 Nov I and wife and son, Willie, were down to father's all day. Mrs. John Roberts and Mrs. Hargrove, William Hargrove and wife, young George Hargrove, Curtis Wright and I went down to see Delbert Youngs. He was worse - rheumatism. 20 Nov I butchered 2 of my pigs - 1 weighed 164 3/4 lbs., the other 152 lbs. I fixed boards over my corn. Cut my pigs up at night. Wife went to Church tonight. 21 Nov I put brine over my pork and went to shanty to work for Robert Lougheed. Sent letter to A.A. Henderson, town clerk, to register Simon James Carpenter's death (MY SON) and post card to R.H. Smith & Co. for cross cut saw gauge for R. Lougheed. Got to shanty at noon. Worked with Allen Grant and Dan McRae cut 2 1/4 of hickory. 2 2 Nov I worked almost all day with Bill Vye and Walter Shaw cut 6 cords of white ash. 23 Nov I worked fore noon with Bill Vye cut 2 1/16 cord of white ash. Rained. I worked with Allen Grant pile 1/2 cord of white ash. 24 Nov I worked with Allen Grant cut 3 cords 1 1/8 hickory rest was white ash. I filed saw afternoon. 2 5 Nov I worked with Allen Grant cut 3 cords 1 7/8 was hickory, rest was white ash. We went to shanty 3:30 PM. got lunch, got home 5:30 PM. Lougheed crosscut saw gauge came tonight at wilkesport. 26 Nov I went and got some elecompain roots and boiled some for a cold that I have. Simon Poland and Mrs. Poland were to my place for dinner. J. & Allen Grant went to shanty. Left my place 3:30 PM. and got to shanty supper time. -91- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 27 Nov Allen was sick last night. Went home this morning for medicine. Annie Poland commenced to work for us at 4/ per week. I worked with Walter Shaw fore noon 1 1/2 hickory. We had Vye with us afternoon cut 2 1/4 white ash. I filed saw afternoon. 28 Nov I worked with Walter Shaw fore noon cut 2 1/4 cords white ash. I worked with Allen Grant afternoon cut 1 cord hickory. Filed saw. 29 Nov I was sick all night and night before with heavy cold. I started for home this morning. Alexander McRae paid me $3. on work on the way home. I bought 1 bottle of honey 10 cts., and pen holder 12 cts., Perpetual calendar, 1 bottle McQuaries lung balsam 50 cts., 1 fire shovel 10 cts., 1 boy scarf 15 cts. I got home at noon or a little before. I put heel braces on my new boots and greased them. Wife got them for me last Monday, Nov. 27. 24 Nov Wife was down town and got the following articles 3 yds. brown jane $1., 4 yds. brown denim 80 cts., 1 yd. red flannel $1.05, 1 neck tie 45 cts., 1 cloud 10 cts., 3 yds. cottonade $1.05, 5 yds. cotton 45 cts., 1 spool linen thread 15 cts., 1 doz. buttons 18 cts., 1/2 lb. soda 5 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper 13 cts., 2 towels 25 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts. She sold 57 cts. butter. 27 Nov I sent note to wife by Allen Grant from shanty for her to go down town and get 2 pair guernsey drawers and shirts. She did. They cost $3. each and also 1 pair of boots $4., 1 1/2 yds. tablecloth $1.13. 3 0 Nov I went down town fore noon and bought at Peter Cattanach 1/2 gal. syrup 50 cts., 1 ball shew thread 12 cts., 1 box matches 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., and paid 35 cts. balance due him on bottle Scots emulsion cod liver oil, 1 lb. swan shot 10 cts. Tax collector here today - my taxes lower place $5.98. Albert Rattray died yesterday and buried today (typhoid fever) at Cattanach & Rattray's family burying ground, Sombra. Mrs. Alonzo Lapish visiting us in afternoon. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Lapish, George Hamilton at our place for supper. Candy pull at Bill Robert's last night. 01 Dec I was sick with heavy cold. Hunted part of fore noon got nothing. I fixed wife's shoes afternoon. I got a letter from cousin Robert McLeod, Alpena, Michigan offering me $3. per month all winter. Aunt Marilla's daughter Jane husband. Mrs. Allen called afternoon. Indian killed wild cat back of Eagles on Frank Bull's. -92- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 02 Dec I fixed wife's shoe and Annie Poland's fore noon. Pitted my potatoes for last time. Mrs. Albert Henry's stove wood bee. John E. Carpenter got my crosscut saw for the bee. I wrote two letters afternoon - one McLeod, Alpena, Mich, and one D.A. Jones Beaton Weare, Barrie, Ontario for bee circular. 03 Dec I was home all day. Wife went up to see George Mulligan's baby. He is sick with croup and worms. I went up after her. Father and Simon Poland were at our place for supper. John E. Carpenter and Charlotte Henry spent the evening with us. I wrote a letter for father to James Carpenter, Washington Territory. 04 Dec Bill Poland drawed 3 loads of rails to help make a cow yard. I put my fanning mill in bin under the straw over stable and made cow yard. Filed Bill Poland's saw. John Roberts drawed me 8 barrels of water from bush well and put it in well at home. Commenced at 3 PM. and quit before 6 PM. I made some medicine for my cold from alchemy pain cyine pepper, ginger, honey, sugar turckel. Pat Sheeran borrowed my saw set and gauge. 05 Dec Simon Poland and I went to shanty fore noon and cut 1 3/4 cords of wood in afternoon - 3/8 hickory balance white ash. 06 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 2 3/4 cords of wood - 7/8 white ash balance hickory. Fixed saw. 07 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 2 1/2 cords of wood - hickory. 08 Dec balance Simon Poland and I Icut 2 3/4 cords of wood - 5/8 white ash hickory. filed saw. 09 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 17 elm logs. Sie, Allen Grant and I came home after supper. Got home 9:00 PM. 10 Dec I was home all fore noon. Burnt some lard for my boots. Bill Poland drove us out part of the way to the shanty. Allen Grant, Old Chartier, Simon Poland and myself got there before dark. 11 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 23 elm logs. 12 Dec Simon Poland and I cut 11 elm logs fore noon. Allen Grant, Simon Poland and I cut 16 elm logs afternoon. Allen's mate went away. 13 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 14 elm logs afternoon. Simon Poland went home sick afternoon. -93- Rained. �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 14 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 23 elm logs all day. I filed saw. 15 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 16 elm logs all day. 16 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 11 elm logs. I filed saw. Came home - we got a ride from Walker's old stream with Gurd's team. 17 Dec Wife and I were to Church Sunday School and class meeting. Allen Grant came to my place to stay all night for to go to the shanty in the morning. Father lent wife one dollar. I wrote a letter to cousin Ellen Hickox, Ellen is dead. 18 Dec Allen Grant and I started for shanty at 2 am. and got there before 5 same morning. I froze my ear same morning. Allen Grant and I cut 2 6 elm logs. 19 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 18 elm logs. 20 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 17 elm logs. afternoon. 21 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 7 elm logs. filed saw afternoon. Began to rain Rained fore noon. 22 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 6 elm logs and 7 red oak logs. home at night. Alex McRae paid me $15. on work. I Came 2 3 Dec I was over to Marine City fore noon. Wife was down town. She bought 1/2 lb. candy, 5 cts. worth apples. I spent 2 0 cts. for ferriage and 5 cts. for tin horse fiddle for Willie. 24 Dec I was over to Sabbath school and took Willie. over to her mother's. Wife went 25 Dec Simon Poland and I hunted fore noon. Jane and Thomas Poland and Simon Poland were at our place for dinner. I hunted in afternoon. I shot a owl - shot him twice before I got him. 26 Dec I filed Warren T. Henry's saw and I broke a tooth out of Bill's saw own. Allen Grant and I and Simon shanty afternoon. Sie went after night. set Bill Robert's saw. and filed part of my Poland went out to his pay - he stayed all 27 Dec Allen Grant and I cut 13 red oak logs fore noon. -94- I and A. �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Grant and Sam Brown cut 10 elm logs and 2 red oak afternoon. Sie Poland went home without his money. 28 Dec Lougheed set us cutting hickory. Allen Grant and I cut 1 1/2 cords and then quit. Waited until after supper for Lougheed (he went down to Rae Buche). He did not come and then we came home. We had hickory bark torch part of the way. I got home after 9 PM. 29 Dec I finished filing my saw. Wife and I went down town. I went over to Marine City for $20. Staley promised me Dec. 23, 1882 - I got it. I paid 20 cts. for ferriage. Wife bought at P. Cattanach's - 2 1/2 lbs. prunes 25 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 2 5 cts., 2 lbs. currants 25 cts., 2 1/2 yds. print 25 cts., 1/2 gal. coal oil 15 cts., candy 15 cts. Paid cash for the above. She got at Green's - 1 candy walking stick 3 cts., 1 prize box 1 ct. 3 0 Dec I carried up some stove wood fore noon. I sent out by Allen Grant and Sie Poland for balance of money due me on work. They got theirs and mine too. I was to Delbert Youngs stove wood bee. He got about 4 cords cut. Wife went down to set with Hannah Henry to night. 31 Dec I was over to Sunday school. first quarter of 1883. -95- Was chosen Librarian for �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 1883 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan Charles Allen and I hunted fore noon and part of afternoon. We were all over to Mrs. Poland's for dinner. 02 Jan I carried up some wood fore noon and went to Courtright afternoon to pay sewing machine note for $25. I walked up bought 5 cts. worth of candy. Came down on the boat to Bury's dock - fare 2/ 25 cts. 03 Jan Hannah Henry died this morning. I hunted axe handle timber part of fore noon. I was over to Bill Poland's to draw fire wood in the afternoon. Blocked out two handles fore noon. Bill Poland drawed fire wood for me in afternoon. I blocked out two handles in afternoon. Finished 4 axe handles tonight. Wife went do,wn to Henry• s to help them sew as Hannah Henry is dead. She took Willie with her - is not back yet 11 PM. 04 Jan I and brother, John, and Curtis Wright dug Hannah Henry's grave fore noon at burying ground at Bury's. I came back as far as W.T. Henry's and got my dinner and went back to burying ground and waited for funeral procession. Funeral sermon was preached at Bethel Church, Rivers Corners, Sombra, Ont. at 2 PM. by Rev. Pickard. Bob Stokes, Bill Fallace, Patrick Sheeran, Bill Roberts, Bill Eyers, Patrick O'Hare were the pall bears. Jacob Young took corpse. Thomas Stokes took pall bearers. My wife stayed at W.T. Henry house with Mrs. John Allen. Wife set up there all night - came home in the morning and left Willie there until she went back. 05 Jan John E. Carpenter commenced to work for me at 4/ per day. He helped me all day. We cut stove wood at house fore noon. Cut 10 drags of stove wood for to hand tomorrow and cut roads to some stove wood I have cut in the bush. 06 Jan Chas. Henry and Warren T. Henry drew up fire wood with their teams all day. Drew the fire wood up in drags. John E. Carpenter helped me in the fore noon. 07 Jan I was over to Sabbath school. There was no class meeting. I was down to father's after school. Lucy came home from Bill Cattanach for visit at father's. 08 Jan I butchered a pig for Mrs. Poland fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped me afternoon cut 10 logs - 3 maple, 7 elm. Snowed in fore noon. I was over to other line to -96- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 get someone to help draw my logs - could not. I was to see Bill Poland and Alonzo Lapish. Lucy Carpenter c1885 09 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw logs - cut 19 elm logs. Warren T. Henry has promised to draw my logs for 12/ per thousand. I am to cut the roads and help them load. Clara Beach and Ida Wright were over to our place for a visit. 10 Jan Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry commenced to draw my elm logs. They drew 11 logs today. John E. Carpenter brought me up a crosscut saw file 2/. I killed a rabbit. I filed my saw. I lent Bill Eyers my saw afternoon. 11 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw. We sawed stove wood for Warren T. Henry after 3 PM. We sawed 6 elm logs and helped Warren T. Henry load. I broke my axe handle and had to put in another at noon. Wife washed. 12 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day sawing elm logs, cut 12 logs. I went down town afternoon. I got 1 peck of beans at M.L. Burnham's at 16/ per bushel 50 cts. and 2 1/2 lbs. currants at 25 cts. at Peter Cattanach's. -97- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 13 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day. We cut 8 elm logs and 1 cord of wood and cut roads. Helped Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry load. They drew 10 logs. 14 Jan I was over to Sabbath school. Stayed to class meeting and preaching I went over Sabbath School books - two missing. 15 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw elm logs - cut 13 and cut down twin buttonwood. Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry drew logs. Warren 3 loads last night and Chas. 2. In all today 9 logs. Chas. Henry's wife had a daughter last night. 16 Jan Warren and Chas. Henry drew 9 logs today. I cut roads and partly filed my saw. Chester Henry came to see me. 17 Jan William Broad leg broke. Wife had a quilting today. She had quilt all finished. Mrs. William Eyers, Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. Warren T. Henry, Mrs. Samuel Poland, Mrs. William Robert's were to wife's quilting. Snowed most all day. I was down to Sombra fore noon. Gave Peter Cattanach my note for $68.83/100 for seven months at 10 per cent interest until paid. Warren and Chas. Henry drew six logs. John E. Carpenter helped me 1/4 day. We cut down one maple tree and helped them load. I finished filing my saw. Chester Henry got the job of cutting elm logs. He was to see me about William Broad - had his leg broke twice (or in two places below knee) in side road between Bethel Church and Warren T. Henry's. A load of poles for rails upset and fell on him yesterday - Jan. 16, 1883. 18 Jan John E. Carpenter helped me all day saw logs. Cut 3 soft maple and 5 buttonwood and cut roads for Warren and Chas. Henry. They drew 14 logs. Finished drawing elm and maple and drew two buttonwood. John E. Carpenter set up with William Broad last night. 1.9 Jan I cut 4 buttonwood logs and two maples. Chas. Henry helped me saw two. I sawed two alone. Sie Poland helped me saw the two maples. Warren and Chas. Henry finished drawing my logs - 62 elm, 85 maple, 9 buttonwood. They finished fore noon. I went over to Marine City and got Staley to measure my elm logs - I had 10,932 ft. coming to $40.99. I got 3.75 per thousand. Staley gave me an order on Marine City Stave Company for $20.99. Balance due me on logs. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 spools thread 10 cts., 1 package bluing 25 cts., 1/4 lb. hops 10 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 27 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 gal. coal 011 30 cts., 1 yd. cotton 9 cts. Bill Poland and Peter -98- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Chartier were to my place. horse. They got supper, left him Bill 2 0 Jan I and Chester Henry commenced to cut logs for Mat Porter on lot 6, 14 con. Sombra. We cut 2 6 logs today. Peter N. Henry measured my logs (maple 8 logs 1,972 @ $7.88) (buttonwood 9 logs 1,863 ft. § 5.00 per thousand $14.31). He sent down by William Hargrove to Lambton for money for me. He did not get it as old gent was not at home. I was down to William Hargrove's at eve. 21 Jan I was over to Sunday school. hard - you need an overcoat. Rained yesterday. Freezing 22 Jan Chester Henry and I cut 26 elm logs for Mr. Porter. froze my nose twice. I 2 3 Jan Peter Henry paid me for my maple and buttonwood. I went over to Marine City for balance of money on elm logs $20.99. I bought a ready reckoner at Hurd's, Marine City 3 0 cts., and at Peter Cattanach's 1 gal syrup 50 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. currants 25 cts., paid acct. of last week $1.31. Paid Warren T. Henry for drawing my logs 10,932 at 12/ 1639, 4.835 maple and buttonwood § 14/ 8.46 - being a total of $24.85. I filed my saw. I sent to Sarnia by mail for bottle Scot's emulsion for Willie. I gave Peter Cattanach 50 cts. per bottle and 10 cts. for carrying. 24 Jan Chester Henry and I cut logs for Mat Porter - cut 24 elm logs. 25 Jan I was sick all night. Chester Henry and I cut 29 elm logs for Mat Porter. I was not very well all day. Dr. Merrison sent in his bill for doctoring us $5. 2 6 Jan I was sick all night. I went down and over to Marine City to see Dr. Baird. He gave me one bottle of medicine, 3 pills and a little vial croton oil - charge 75 cts. I bought 2 5 - 1 ct. postage stamps at Spinkes 2 5 cts., 1 automatic pencil 25 cts. Paid P. Cattanach 50 cts. bal. due on Willie's bottle of emulsion. Paid Dr. Merrison his acct. in full to date $5. John E. Carpenter came home from shanty. He went out last Sunday, he said he got his discharge. 27 Jan I was sick all day. I filed Warren T. Henry's crosscut saw. I broke one tooth out of it and cut my Sunday wood. 28 Jan I and Willie were over to Sabbath school and church. -99- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 9 Jan I was down to Sombra this morning. Bought at Peter Cattanach 10 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., varnish 15 cts. Tried to make a log rule. My automatic pencil did not work. I gave Silvanus Green 8/ for him to get me a bottle of Warner's Safe Liver & Kidney cure when he went to Sarnia. 30 Jan I chopped a little in fore noon. Went to Marine City afternoon. Got 1 bottle of indelible ink 25 cts. S. Green did not get my medicine - could not find it in Sarnia. He gave me my 8/ back. 31 Jan I put figures on log with indelible ink fore noon. Rode down town with George Mulligan. Went over to Marine City for a bottle of Warner's Safe Liver & Kidney cure - last bottle $1.25 § Hurd's. I bought paint brush at Smith's for 25 cts. George Mulligan and I and Warren T. Henry brought organ from Sombra Church to our Church for tea meeting tomorrow night. George and Warren got dishes at Lambton, I varnished my log rule. I have it all finished now. 01 Feb Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter 1 w. oak 31 ft. long 14 circ., 193 ft.; 2 soft maples & 13 elm logs. Chester Henry was to the Catholic concert held in the Sombra town hall last night. Wife went over to the meeting at Bethel. I and Willie stayed at home. 02 Feb I filed my saw and helped Chester Henry grind his axe. Snowed all day. I sold P.N. Henry my log rule for 1/2 day with his team to draw up firewood. Wife got letter from her Uncle from Bowmanville saying that his wife was dead. Died Jan. 23, 2 PM. - Appoplexy. 03 Feb Chester Henry and I went up to cut logs. Rained all day. We cut 3 logs, 1 maple and 2 elm. It rained all day and part of the night and froze as it fell making a crust of solid ice on the snow 1/4 inch thick - would hold me up in some places. 04 Feb I was over to Sunday school. her mother's. Wife and Willie were over to 05 Feb Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter. Cut 16 elm logs. Chester broke his saw. Mat Porter gave me $5. on cutting logs. Wife and Willie were down to Warren T. Henry's. She got 2 lbs. feathers 2/50. 06 Feb I made a beetle and was over to Peter River's to get a job of cutting elm logs. Got it at 6/per thousand fore noon. -100- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 Chester Henry and I cut 6 elm logs afternoon - 3 of them will measure 2,690 ft. by Doyle's rules. 07 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 16 logs for Mat Porter - 12 elm, 4 maple. Filed part of saw. 08 Feb I finished filing my saw. logs for Peter Rivers. Chester Henry and I cut 11 elm 09 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 26 elm logs for Mat Porter s. 1/2 6 - 1 4 con cut 5 there on the 7th. Feb. 10 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 17 elm logs for Mat Porter. Chester Henry and I went down town with P.N. Henry's team. I bought of 1 bushel of beans for 14/, 2 lbs. currants 2 0 cts. at Andrew Smith's, 1 pair of shoes for wife 8/, candy 5 cts. 1 1 Feb Wife was over to Church. I stayed home with Willie. Sister, Lucy, was up to see us, I got supper. 12 Feb I helped Chester Henry fore noon. Filed my saw and cut stove wood afternoon. Wife was down town and over to Marine City. Was gone all day - spent $1.64. 13 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 26 elm logs for Mat Porter s. 1/2 lot 6-14 con. 14 Feb I was over to Marine City. Bought 3, 3 cornered files for 22 cts. Paid at Cottrells. Paid Mullin's 50 cts. duty on bottle of patd. medicine Warners Safe Liver & Kidney cure $1.25 a bottle. Bought at Green's butcher shop 1 lb. butter 25 cts., and 3 apples 3 cts. in afternoon. Wallace May made me a saw set 5 cts. I made saw sets fore noon and gumed 4 of drags in my crosscut saw and broke one of my saw sets. 15 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 3 0 elm logs for Mat Porter s. 1/2 lot 6-14 con. 16 Feb I finished gumming my saw and filed it. Rained most all day. I was down to Father's and Chester Henry's in the afternoon. 17 Feb Chester Henry and I cut 25 elm logs for Mat Porter. He stopped us today unless it snows some more. We brought all of our tools home. 18 Feb I was over to Sunday school and class prayer meeting. -101- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 19 Feb I helped P.N. Henry fore noon saw and pry up the two oak logs. I chopped on my own place afternoon - cut 1 cord. M.L. Burnham, Merchant Sombra 20 Feb I helped Peter N. Henry fore noon cut logs - 8 logs. I helped Chester Henry cut logs afternoon until I cut my foot. Cut 3 oak and 4 elm logs. I cut my foot in the instep - a chip stuck on my axe and when the axe struck the tree it glanced off and struck me in the instep and cut it quite deep. I had my foot done up at Chester Henry's. Warren T. Henry brought me home. I fainted away shortly after I got home. Wife went over to her mother's after Sie. He was not at home. Jane Poland came over. I slept on the floor all night. Wife and Jane kept the fire going. Walter Shortt and Solomon Shortt and George Hargrove Jun., William Roberts and wife and Chester Henry called in evening. I got Sun Dial and Compass from E.G. Rideout, 10 Barclay St., New York. Warren T. Henry brought it. I saw Alice Hardick now Mrs. William Scott, Mitchell's Bay at Pat Sheeran's. James Carpenter's Compasses 21 Feb Wife had a quilting bee - Mrs. Nathan Doan, Mrs. John Allen, Mrs. Peter Henry, Mrs. Samuel Poland, Mrs. Chester Henry, Mrs. Warren T. Henry. I had to stay home all day my foot was very sore. -102- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 22 Feb Delbert Youngs washed and dressed my foot for me. Wife finished her quilt today. I have been in house all day. 2 3 Feb Sie Poland split some stove wood for me. Chester Henry was here to see me about logs at Porter's. Ida Wright, Mary Carpenter, and Mrs. Eliza Eyers were at our place afternoon with Annie and Mag Poland. I fixed Willie's hand sleigh and set Sie Poland's saw for him. I filed my own saw. 24 Feb Wife was down town. Bought at Peter Cattanach - 1 gal. oil 30 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 36 cts., 1 pair boy's shoes $1.25, 1 sponge 5 cts., 1 cake Castle Soap 10 cts., nutmegs 5 cts., electric oil 25 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., candy 5 cts. Sie Poland cut some stove wood for me. It rained all of the afternoon. Wife got wet through and got her mother's dress to put on until she got hers dry. 25 Feb I was home all day. Chas. Allen, John E. Carpenter, Mrs. Albert Bowen, and wife were in to see me. Albert Bowen was on his way to shanty. John E. Carpenter to Gray's. 2 6 Feb I made me a pair of crutches. Chas. Allen brought sticks for them for me. Sie Poland cut some stove wood for me and put top link stove pipe that the wind blew off yesterday. I found a hole in stove pipe between c. and f. 27 Feb Warren T. Henry came after me and took me down to vote and brought me back. I voted for T.B. Padree. I bought at Peter Cattanach - 6 links in stove pipe $1.20, 1 gal. vinegar 30 cts., 2 doz. pearl buttons 25 cts. Chester Henry got $8.25 amount due us for cutting logs for Peter Rivers and $10. from Mat Porter. He came up to my place and gave me my share. P.N. Henry and Sie Poland cut some stove wood for me. 28 Feb P.N. Henry helped me fore noon draw up stove wood. Sie Poland helped him. Jane Poland helped wife wash. I fixed Jane's shoe. Wife went over home. 01 Mar Wife went over to Marine City and got a cart for Willie 25 cts. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. currants 2 0 cts., postage on letter 3 cts. at Burnham's, 3 saucers 10 cts. at Hurd's, 1/2 doz. glass saucer dishes 30 cts., 1 glass plate 10 cts., 6 boxes to caps 5 cts., candy 2 cts., apples 4 cts. It thawed fearfull all day and was very sloppy. 02 Mar Chester Henry took out some potatoes out of the pit for us. We gave him a market basket full for himself. Heard -103- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 robin and blue bird this morning. I filed my crosscut saw. Peter N. Henry brought us 50 lbs. of flour from his place. Sie Poland fixed cattle yard so the cattle could not get to straw stack. 03 Mar I put up 4 new links of stove pipe in place of those worn out. I sawed 8 blocks of stove wood. Annie and Maggie and Tom Poland were over to our place in the afternoon. 04 Mar I was home. It snowed most all day. Samuel Poland were in the afternoon. Bill Eyers and Mrs. 0 5 Mar I was in the house all day. Father came here and ground his axe. Chester Henry was here. He got bill of elm logs we cut for Mat Porter. We cut for Porter 67,376 ft. at 4/ per thousand $50.53. 06 Mar It snowed all of the fore noon. Charles Allen came and got 1 bushel of pig corn for his pigs. I werjt down town with Charles Henry and got 200 lbs. flour at $5.50 at grist mill and 1 1/2 yds. table oil cloth 75 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. sugar 2 5 cts. Chas. Henry brought me home. I walked down to Warren T. Henry. Seen Peter N. Henry and got bill of maple logs we cut for Porter - 3,155. Got some yeast at Warren T. Henry's for wife. Warren T. Henry gave me my dictionary. I weighed on the grist mill scales - 211 lbs. 07 Mar I was to Courtright with Warren T. Henry. I got 4 boards for bee hives 1 1/4 in. thick, 12 ft. long, 64 ft. at $17. per thousand - cost $1.08. Warren T. Henry brought me home. I bought 5 post cards 5 cts. M. Porter gave Chester Henry $10. on cutting logs. Chester Henry gave me $5. I was down to his place afternoon. First work that I have done since I cut my foot. 08 Mar Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter - 16 hickory, 1 white oak, 4 white ash. 09 Mar Chester Henry and I cut logs for Porter - 6 hickory, 2 white oak and 9 white ash. 10 Mar I made 4 gal. of soft soap. Wife got 1 1/2 lbs. butter from Mrs. Allen. I got seed annual from D.M. Perry & Co., Windsor, Ont. 11 Mar I and Willie were home all day. her mother's. Wife went over home to 12 Mar I boiled soft soap over again. Looked through my bush and filed Lawrence Johnston's crosscut saw. -104- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 13 Mar I cut rail cut. Sie Poland drew them for me. ground bird singing. I heard 14 Mar I cut rail cuts. Sie Poland drew them fore me. Chester Henry helped me to cut them all day. Sie Poland is to draw rail cuts for me and I build the line fence between me and Bill Eyers which Polands have to build. 15 Mar I finished cutting my rail cuts and Sie Poland finished drawing them fore noon. I went down town afternoon. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair of boots $2.50, 4 lbs. nails and 1 box electric oil 25 cts. I was in to see Billy Broad when I was coming home I stopped to Prayer Meeting. I weighed on Mill scale 209 lbs. I put my heavy boot on my cut foot for the first time since I cut my foot. Seen first black bird. 16 Mar I helped Charles Henry all day saw fire wood at his home. Chas. Allen got one bushel pig corn. Willie has taken cold. 17 Mar I went over to Mat Porter's to settle with him expecting 4 oak logs. There was $20.50 coming to us. I gave Chester Henry $10.25. I went down town and got Willie's medicine. I did not get home until after dark. Annie Poland stayed all night at our place. 18 Mar I and Willie were home all day. Wife was over to her mother's fore noon. It commenced to snow this afternoon with high winds. 19 Mar It snowed most all day. Willie is sick with cold going around. I made 4 bee hives - 3 of them have small boxes on top of them. We put onion drafts on Willie's feet. 20 Mar Wife and I set up with Willie by turn. He is some better now. I went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's 1/2 gal. linseed oil 50 cts., candy 5 cts. Got sample of Canadian band of Hope and Happy Hours. I was at father's for dinner. Willie is getting better. 21 Mar I was to Mrs. Albert Henry's stove wood bee. Chester Henry and I sawed together. We were best sawers. She had between 10 and 15 cords cut. 22 Mar I painted windows out doors fore noon, filed my saw afternoon and cut log of buttonwood. Nomination of 2 counsellors & Reeve & Deputy Reeve for Sombra Township owing to those members in January not being able to qualify. -105- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 2 3 Mar Andrew Johnston helped me saw stove wood fore noon. Father brought up my paper and a letter from wife's Uncle, Bowmanville, Ont. I went down town afternoon. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 box emulsion of cod liver oil 50 cts., 1 spool 5 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 first part first book 5 cts., postage on a letter to wife's Uncle William, Bowmanville, Ont. 3 cts. We had the worst storm of wind and snow we had this winter. 24 Mar I shelled corn all day. Shelled 8 1/2 bushels. Thomas Poland were over this afternoon. Annie and 25 Mar I was over to Sabbath school, preaching and class meeting. Wife was over to her mother's in the fore noon. Willie and I stayed home. 26 Mar I finished shelling my corn and fanned it and filed Bill Poland's crosscut saw fore noon. Bill Poland let me have his team to take my corn down to the mill. . I had 10 bushels - got 60/ per bushel $6.38. Sold it to Thomas Parker at Sombra grist mill. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/4 lb. glue 6 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts. 27 Mar Glued and put new rungs in chairs fore noon. Wife and Willie went over to Mrs. Poland's fore noon. I split stove wood part of afternoon. Chas. Allen borrowed my carpet bag for 2 weeks, Blocked out axe handle for Sie Poland. I went over home with him. Bill Poland has a party tonight - it being his birthday. He is 21 years old. His father died 1 year ago this morning. 28 Mar Wife, Willie and I were over to spend Bill Poland's birthday last night. Wife and Willie stayed all night. I got home at one AM. Bill Poland and Alexander Chartier had their liquor taken from them and hid from them so they couldn't get any to drink. I helped Delbert Youngs fore noon saw cord wood for Warren T. Henry. I made axe handle and beatle afternoon. Wife went up to Mrs. John Allen's to get some yeast - could not. Got some at Eliza Eyer's. 29 Mar I split wood part of fore noon and brought up axe handles stick. Went down town afternoon and voted for Parkinson, Gibson for Reeve, Oliver Dell and Downs for councilers this was an election of four men owing to disqualifying of four men that were elected in January last. I bought at P. Cattanach's - 4 lbs. sugar 3 6 cts., 1 lb. crushed sugar 12 cts., 1 bot. lemon 10 cts. I went down with Warren T. Henry and came back with him. I sent order for some seeds to Geo. McBroom Prize Medal Seeds man, London, Canada order $1.30. -106- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 30 Mar I went to Brigden - I walked up. I bought 1 wash boiler 20/, 1 pair of shoes for Jane Poland $1.25, 1 jack knife 10 cts., mirror 45 cts. I walked all the way up and got a ride coming back from James Kimball to Wilkesport with Ora Bishop. Got home 5:20 PM. Jane Poland stayed with wife. She stopped at our place last night. 3 1 Mar Fooled around fore noon. Made 2 axe handles afternoon and took out some potatoes out of pit and split some stove wood. 01 Apr I was down to Chester Henry's fore noon. I had dinner there. Wife and Willie were at home. Sie and Mrs. Poland were at our place for dinner. I was to Sabbath school and class meeting. Father and sister, Mary, and stepmother called in to see us. Wife is sick with cold or distemper going around. I was chosen Librarian and asst. Bible class teacher by Sabbath school at Bethel Rivers Corners, Sombra. 02 Apr I was down town. I bought 2 lbs. currants 2 0 cts., 6 nutmegs 5 cts., candy 5 cts., 1/2 lbs. soda 5 cts., 1 lb. raisins 10 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., picture frame eyes per pair 5 cts. Postage on a letter 3 cts. I commenced to split rails afternoon. Split 90 rails. 03 Apr Mrs. Albert Henry was visiting at our place all day and doing some sewing for herself on our machine. I split rails all day - split 173. Wife has been in bed this last two days with the distemper going around or bad cold. 04 Apr I split rails all day - split 117. Father bought us up 4 1/2 lbs. butter 99 cts. Father commenced to underbrush for McGee's on Frank Bull's place. McGee bought it from Frank Bull. 05 Apr Rained most all day. I hung a door in fore noon for Mrs. John Allen. I went down town afternoon. I stopped my paper, The London HearId. I have taken it for 10 years. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 ball dome black lead 4 cts., 1 doz. clothes pins 5 cts. Posted a letter for Mrs. John Allen to his son in Dakota Territory (John Allen). Got 2 apples at Green's 2 cts. I got home before dark. Wife is sick. I weighed at Sombra mills scales 214 lbs. 06 Apr I split and sawed stove wood at house all day. sick with a bad cold. Wife is 07 Apr I chored around house fore noon. Went down town afternoon to quarterly meeting. I was chosen on finance committee. -107- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 I posted a letter to Dr. Seager, Brigden. of the Temperance townhall, Sombra. Social for Sons 08 Apr I was over to Sunday school - no class meeting. meeting at Sombra. Quarterly 09 Apr I split rails all day - split 117. Wife sick yet with cold - no better yet. I saw a butterfly. 10 Apr I split rails - 129. Wife is sick yet. I saw teeny bird. I cut Willie's hair, broke my beetle fore noon. I made one after dinner. 11 Apr I helped father saw stove wood with Curtis Wright 3/4 of day. I went down town afternoon and got part of seeds from Geo. McBroom - 2 papers large cheese pumpkins 10 cts., 1 pkt. large lours or mamoth 5 cts., 2 paper kohl rabi 10 cts., large purple smooth and large green smooth kohlrabi, 1/2 burbank seedling 10 cts., 1/2 lb. bella potatoes, 1 lb. mammoth pearl 15 cts., and also 1 parcel seeds for father. 12 Apr I borrowed from Warren T. Henry 5 lbs. flax seed with pail and some condition powder. Cow mulla calved the calf last night. I finished spliting my rails for corn ground. I went to town and got one package - 1 lb. of white elephant potatoes that had been missed - sent to Bomber P.O. I stopped at prayer meeting on the way home. Peter N. Henry was chosen leader for the coming conference year. 13 Apr Laid fence bottom rails and piled brush fore noon. Rev. Mr. Pickard was at our place afternoon. I rode down with him to Sombra. No more seeds had come. Sent a post card to post master at Comber to see if anymore of my seeds were there. Got home a little after dark. 14 Apr I laid up some line fence between Bill Eyer's and me - 34 hands or 17 rods. Mag and Thom Poland were over all day. Laura May died afternoon 9:30 PM. 15 Apr I was over to Sabbath school. Did not stay to class meeting. Mrs. Joseph Fournie, aunt to Laura May, died tonight. 16 Apr I killed two dogs for Simon Poland - knocked one in the head with the axe and shot the other. I finished my fence around piece I am going to clear. We had to lift two of Mrs. Poland's cows this morning. 17 Apr I put in my black onion seeds, Red Denvers, and made a brush fence around the onion bed and raked straw off my -108- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 strawberry patch. Made a garden rake and filed my saw. Laura May and her Aunt, Mrs. Joseph Fournie, were buried today at Mooretown. They were taken up in two separate hearses together. John Johnston told me there were 31 teams in the procession. May the Lord bless the bereaved in this their affliction. 18 Apr Curtis Wright helped me under brush until supper time. For father to pay me for helping, father saw stove wood. I underbrushed until supper time. I went down town after supper. Posted a letter to Geo. McBroom about potatoes that had not come. Bought at Peter Cattanach 1 s - 1 cake maple sugar 5 cts., 3 lbs. oatmeal 12 cts., paid postage on letter 3 cts., 1 post card 1 ct. Got home at 9 o'clock. Curtis Wright went down with me. 19 Apr Rained part of last night and best part of fore noon. Sie Poland helped me saw afternoon, cut stove wood and follow lengths we cut - 90 pieces. I shelled 5 & 6/16 lbs. of seed corn for myself. Sent a post card to Clara or Hiram Beach to tell him I would send them 1 1/2 doz. Peerless strawberries in a couple of weeks. I sent the post card down town by George Mulligan. Wife gave Mrs. P.N. Henry some strawberries. 20 Apr I piled brush fore noon. Sie Poland helped me afternoon. Sawed fire wood and follow lengths. Father got some strawberries and rhubarb roots. Mrs. John Allen got some strawberries from me and some pie plant roots. 21 Apr Sie Poland helped me all day saw and fix garden fence. I and Mrs. William Roberts had a spat last night. I offered her some strawberries but she would not take them. I gave Father some more strawberries. Mrs. Johnston got some in the morning. 22 Apr I was down to Warren T. Henry's a little while in fore noon. I was not over to Sunday school or class meeting. 2 3 Apr I dug trenches for rhubarb and put manure in part of them. Took my potatoes out of pit and beets. Gave Mrs. Peter Henry some beets and potatoes. Gave Mrs. Warren T. Henry some strawberries and some beets and rhubarb. Gave Mrs. John Allen some beets. Gave Mrs. William Brown some beets to plant for seed. She is to send me some beet seeds to plant for seed. Mrs. Patrick O'Hare was visiting at our place afternoon with her two children. Mrs. Warren T. Henry brought us up some hops and I set them out. It has been very cold today. Ground is freezing tonight. I set out 7 beets for seed this year. -109- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 24 Apr I finished putting manure in trenches for rhubarb and spaded some fore noon. Mrs. William Eyer got some rhubarb roots and strawberry plants. I went down town and went and told Robert Stokes he could have some of my strawberries. He gave me a basket full of big English Multiplier onions. I then went to Sombra and bought of Peter Cattanach - 5 lbs. oatmeal 20 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 36 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 gal vinegar 15 cts. Robert Stokes came home with me from his place and got his strawberries. He carried my vinegar, he let the pail fall and spilled the vinegar. He got the strawberries and some pie plant roots. Mrs. Pat O'Hare came and got some strawberry plants and rhubarb roots. 25 Apr Bill and Sie Poland commenced to sew. Finished at home and commenced to sew at my place where I live. I fixed Mrs. Johnston's sewing machine for her in the fore noon and spaded some. Set out 4 0 plants of rhubarb. I gave Mrs. Peter N. Henry some rhubarb and Miss Isabella Brown and Richard Tomlin each some rhubarb. I set out onions, Bob Stokes gave me and raked over part of my garden. Great Aunt Charlotte Henry came down from Beach's last night. Samantha Beach came down with her. I got Library books that Charles H. Brown took away with them. 2 6 Apr I finished raking strawberry ground and set out 225 plants. I took up Lees Proliffic Currant bush and made 4 trees and seven sprouts. I gave father his seed corn 1 1/4 bushel ears. Chas. Henry sent me up 6/ to pay for his seed corn 3/4 bushel at 8/ 75 cts. I shelled it in the afternoon as it was raining. Shelled 1/2 bushel at night for Warren T. Henry. Wife got pina from Clara Beach and some squash seeds. 27 Apr I set out 73 strawberry plants before breakfast. I helped Warren T. Henry all day spading around apple trees and digging out cross furrow. Mrs. Lawrence Johnston got some rhubarb roots. Bill and Sie Poland were sewing here all day - barley. 28 Apr I set out stawberry plants - 342. Bill and Sie Poland were here dragging fore noon and furrowing out fore noon. Bill went home sick afternoon. Sie went down to other place afternoon to plow. I put out 3 profliffic Lees currant bushes from slips I set out last spring. I gave father some more strawberries. Wife pained her shin. She was lifting a pot of water from the stove and spilled the water on her shin. -110- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 29 Apr I and my son, Willie, were over to Sabbath school. stayed home. Wife 3 0 Apr I set out 114 strawberry plants in fore noon. I went over to Marine City afternoon. Sent some strawberry plants to Hiram K. Beach, Lexington, Mich. I bought in Marine City - 5 yds. print 35 cts., 1/4 ounce musk 10 cts., 1 post card 1 ct., ferrage 15 cts. I bought of Peter Cattanach 3 yds. brown duck 60 cts., 5 yds. cotton 50 cts., 1 bottle of emulsion of cod liver oil and hypophosphites lime and soda 50 cts. Thomas Stokes raised his barn. 01 May I shelled corn fore noon because my leg was chafed so bad the blood run. I split 19 rails afternoon and commenced to ditch my corn ground and went over and joined Wild Rose Blossom Lodge No. 70. Fred Young and Samantha joined with me - paid initation fee 25 cts. Warren T. Henry paid me for the 1 1/2 bush, of seed corn shelled $1.50. Guess it was 12 o'clock PM. when I got home. Bill & Sie Poland were elected to become members of Wild Rose Blossom No. 70. Warren gave me my laws of National Mutual Relief Ass., Washington, D.C. Wife shin is very sore. Sons of Temperance National Mutual Relief Society Assessment 02 May I ditched most all day. Set out some top onions and potato onions. Wife bought 1 wash dish 25 cts., 1 tin cup 5 cts., horseradish grater and 1 pie tin. Curtis Wright and Charles Allen called in the evening. I burned two brush heeps. -111- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 03 May Rained fore noon. I scraped 3 axe handles. I went over to Marine City for oil meal - I got 200 lbs. with bag 1 3/4 per lb. $3.50, ferrage 25 cts. It fell short by 2 lbs. when I weighed at Sombra Mill. I rode down with Warren T. Henry. He brought up meal for me and 100 lbs. flour from Sombra mill. I borrowed bag from the miller. I paid $2.50 for 100 lbs. I bought at Peter Cattanach - 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 lb. raisins 10 cts., candy 5 cts., 2 1/2 yds. brown jane 50 cts., 1 delusion mouse trap 25 cts. I weighed 211 1/2 lbs. at the Mill. I carried the bag of oil meal from the ferry dock, Waybrants to the grist mill. It weighed 198 lbs. 04 May I chored around fore noon. Rained last night. I under brushed afternoon. Miss Charlotte A. Henry and Miss Samantha Beach and Mrs. Eliza Eyers were at our place afternoon. It looks like rain again tonight. It is thundering. 05 May Wife was taken sick with childbirth. She began to get sick at one AM. I went and got Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Johnston and then went to town and over to Marine City for a Doctor. Got Dr. Baird. I hired John Waybrant 1 s rig to bring Dr. out to my place. I came out with Dr. in the rig. Baby was born when I got there. He had to take afterbirth. I drove him back to Sombra. Waybrant charged me $1. for his rig. S. Whitely for ferrage 35 cts., Dr. for his service $3.50. Baby was born 6:30 AM and weighed about 9 lbs. I paid Dr. Baird $3.50 for his services, paid $1. for the rig, 35 cts. for ferrage. I bought at P. Cattanach - 1 chamber pot 37 1/2 cts., and 5 onions for seed, to set out for seed. Our baby was a girl this time. I split some wood afternoon and set out my onions to raise some seed. Warren T. Henry got 43 lbs. oil meal with bag - weighed 1 1/4 lbs. Mrs. Poland was over in the afternoon. Mrs. John Allen called in evening. 06 May I stayed home. I went to Warren T. Henry fore noon and borrowed a temperance book to read. The new minister preached first sermon at Bethel. Mrs. Allen came down in the morning and changed bed for wife and washed the baby. Mrs. Poland and her two girls, Mag and Annie, were over. Father was up a little while. Mrs. Eyer's was up in the evening. 07 May I was down to father's fore noon to get my bag and another one of mine at Warren T. Henry's. Warren paid me for 100 lbs. oil meal § 1 3/4 cts. per lb. and shilling for ferrage making $1.87. I weighed out the balance of his meal 58 1/4 lbs. and weighed 50 lbs. for Chas. Henry @ 2 -112- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts. per lb. He paid me $1. Took a bag down to Geo. Broad's for two bush, seed potatoes 65 cts. per bush. $1.30. He gave me some more. I gave him $1.35. He gave me back no change. Mrs. Peter Henry and Mrs. Poland were at our place afternoon. I split some stove wood at the kitchen door. I set up with wife last night and night before Jane Poland helped me to set up with wife. Wife has called the baby, Eva May Carpenter. It rained some today, cool this evening. 08 May I set up most of last night with wife and baby. I went down town, Chas. Henry's for seed potatoes that I bought of Geo. Broad yesterday. They fetched them over for me this evening. I took Mr. John Allen's wheel barrow home. I went down town afternoon. I bought at Peter Cattanach 5 lbs. sugar 45 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., 1 tin pail 65 cts., 1 bar soap 2 5 cts., 1 bot. peppermint 10 cts., 1 bot. castor oil 15 cts., 1 bot ink 5 cts., postage on letter 3 cts., postage on notice to Town Clerk, Arthur A. Henderson, Port Lambton of Eva May Carpenter's birth, 1 ct. candy 2 cts. I got a ride home with Geo. Mulligan. Raining tonight. Mrs. Poland washed for us today. Jane Poland is working for us. 09 May I chored around house part of fore noon. Slept other part as I set up last night. I split stove wood, underbrushed some, picked up and ditched some in the afternoon. John Poland was over to play with Willie all day until Annie and Tom came for the cows. He came over with Sie Poland in the morning. Mrs. John Allen washed baby today. Mrs. Warren Henry washed it yesterday. She was here visiting, here 3/4 of the day. Mary Johnston got or borrowed some sperm oil for sewing machine today. 10 May I was not very well. I went down town and over to Marine City to get some medicine from Dr. Baird for Eva May. Got one bottle 30 cts., 1 package Poudre A. LaVioletta sent 15 cts., 1 can blackberries 10 cts., ferrage 15 cts., postage on a letter 3 cts. At Peter Cattanach - 1 gal. coal oil. Mrs. Poland washed baby. It rained part of afternoon. 11 May I ditched fore noon. Wife is not so well today as she was yesterday. Baby is better. I went down town afternoon for some quinine 25 cts., 2 pens 2 cts., 1 15/16 beef steak 2 4 cts. Jane Poland washed for us. Mrs. John Allen washed baby for us today. Mrs. Poland's little red cow died. Thomas stayed at our place all day. 12 May I sawed and chopped for Chas. Henry for Warren T. Henry. Mrs. Peter Rivers was visiting at our place today. Mrs. -113- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Samuel Poland dressed baby. Bill and Sie Poland finished seeding today. They sewed 16 bush, barley on my place where I live and 10 bush, barley on my lower place and 40 bush. oats. They drew cow that died down in the bush to rot and stink. Wife is better today. 13 May I stayed home all day. Wife got up first time since confinement. Mrs. Poland, Mrs. W. Eyers, Mrs. Pat O'Hare, Miss Ida Wright, Miss Sarah Henry, Miss Charlotte Ann Henry were at our place today. Jane Poland and Willie went to Sunday School. Mrs. Poland washed baby today. 14 May I gave Jane Poland $2.50 on work. Warren T. Henry came to plow for me. It rained and he had to go home. Wife washed her own baby today. I went down town afternoon. Was called down by minister as I was on estimating committee to fix minister's salry. Came to no settlement. When Warren T. Henry and I left, I posted a letter to wife's cousin in Bowmanville. Peter N. Henry & wife Emma (Young) 15 May I split stove wood fore noon and picked up and ditched afternoon. Warren T. Henry plowed for me fore noon. I -114- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 was over to Lodge. Simon acted as financial scribe quarter. Mrs. Poland was Peter Henry was up to our Poland joined lodge tonight. I pro tem. I lent Sie Poland a over and helped Jane wash. Mrs. place afternoon. 16 May I burnt brush forenoon and split some stove wood and asked my bee hands afternoon. Mrs. Warren T. Henry sent us some fresh fish. I bought 1 dozen eggs of her. I asked to me bee Sie & Bill Poland, John E. Carpenter, Curtis Wright, Jacob Young, Chas. Henry and Warren T. and Peter Henry. Mrs. Lawrence Johnston was to our place fore noon. 17 May I had a logging bee fore noon. William Poland team drew the logs. Peter N. Henry, Simon Poland, John E. Carpenter, Curtis Wright were log rollers. Plowing bee afternoon. Chas. Henry team and Warren T. Henry team, William Poland's horse took bad with heaves after eating dusty feed and had to go home. I was over to prayer meeting, got 1 lb. of extra early Vermont potatoes at Mrs. Grant's. Brought in their from Geo. McBroom, London and also a pound for father. I did not get all plowed - will take 1 day yet. 18 May I planted potatoes today. Planted 1 lb. extra early Vermont, 1 lb. white elephant, 1 lb. mammoth pearl, 1 lb. burbank seedling, 1/2 lb. bella, 1/4 bush beaty hebron, 1/2 bush white elephant that I got from Warren T. Henry this morning that came from Dresden - $1. a bush. I think they are mammoth pearl. I took father down his potatoes. His little toe is very bad - corn. 19 May Rained part of fore noon. Bill Eyers mare died foaling. I planted 1/2 bush, of early rose potatoes. I went down to Thomas Stoke 5 s and got a peck of white beans 4 6 cts. Rained after supper. I sorted out the early rose from the garden chillies, Got them from Geo. Broad. Warren T. Henry put board roof on his house. 20 May I stayed home all day. Jane went over home and did not get back until late. I gave Jane a dollar. 21 May I went down to get Chas. Henry to finish plowing my corn ground. It rained part of fore noon and all of the afternoon. He would have plowed for me this afternoon had it not rained. I made a scrapbook and put some pieces in it - it contains 22 leaves and 47 pages. 22 May It snowed and rained best part of fore noon and rained most of the afternoon. I got a letter from Geo. McBroom, London, seed merchant, with 30 cts. enclosed for money I sent him for 1 lb. trophy and 1 lb., dummer potatoes he did -115~ �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1880 not have. Mr. Patrick O'Hare was around getting money to buy a horse for William Eyers. He having lost his mare when foaling. I signed $1. to be paid in a month or so. I was over to lodge at Bethel - only a few out but we had a good time. 2 3 May I cut slope off from ditch that I dug through corn ground some time ago. Fixed a cow yard after supper to put cow in at night. Wife got a letter from her cousin, Grace, Bowmanville. 24 May Chas. Henry finished plowing my corn ground. Got done about 4 PM. I finished ditching corn ground after supper. Barbara & Rebecca Rivers and Annie Poland were at our place for supper. Wife and her baby went up to Mrs. Eliza Eyers fore noon and to Patrick 0®Hare's afternoon. 25 May I finished planting my potatoes - 2 bushels garden chillies. 26 May Rained most all day. I made a kettle of soft soap and left some water off my corn ground. This rain today has flooded most of the west side until the road ditch goes down. 27 May Wife and Willie went went home with her. week. I stayed home afternoon. Wife did over to wife's mothers. Jane Poland She is done working for us by the all day. It rained some in the not come home. 28 May I burned handle out of my axe and put in another one and hoed some strawberries fore noon. Wife got home at 2 PM. , her mother came with her. I went down to father's, he was not at home. He was plowing for Albert Henry. He is going to lend me five dollars. 29 May I went down town with milkman and got 100 lbs. flour for $2.50 at grist mill; 1 bottle of mucilage at Andrew Smith 25 cts.; 1 bottle of spruce gum 25 cts. at Peter Cattanach. I chopped afternoon - put up 1/2 cord soft wood. I borrowed $5. of father this morning ~ gold pieces. 30 May I did nothing fore noon. Samantha Beach was visiting at our place fore noon, was at our place for dinner. It rained afternoon. I was assessed in fore noon for $350. for my lower place. My half sister, Mary Charlotte Carpenter, is going to stay with us tonight. She came to our place from school. John Henry, Peter N. Henry's son, dragged my corn ground for me this afternoon. I cleaned out the furrows. I signed 2/ to missionary. Annie Poland -116- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 had Willie's name in book. I borrowed Warren T. and Chas. Henry's corn planter to plant my corn tomorrow. 3 1 May Eva May came near choking to death fore noon with flegm in her throat. I got bottle of hive syrup from Mrs. Peter N. Henry and gave her some of it and it made her throw up the flegm and then she got better. I split some stove wood in the fore noon at the house. 01 Jun I planted my corn - planted 15 1/2 lbs. or 1 peck and 1 1 / 2 lbs. and 12 pumpkin seeds being large tours or mamouth and 90 seeds of large cheese pumpkin and some beet seed. Annie Poland came over today and minded the baby while wife washed fore noon. Wife went up to Geo. Mulligan's afternoon. Annie stayed home with Willie. Band of Hope paper came today. Simon Poland got an axe handle at my place tonight from me. 02 Jun I traded beans with Mrs. Poland. I gave her some large ones for small ones to plant. I got 18 1/2 lbs. from her with bag and I gave her 16 1/2 lbs. with bag. I owe her yet 2 lbs. I cleaned out well and weeded out my black onion for bite and brought up some hop poles for hops. Paid Pat O'Hare the dollar I promised him and cut my bull calf. Annie Poland stayed with us near all day. 03 Jun Willie and I were over to Sunday school. Stayed to preaching and class meeting. Wife stayed at home as baby has a cold and suffers some. 04 Jun I went down to Sombra. Took down 1 3/4 lbs. butter and got 13 per pound got worth butter in tea and got a bottle Green's August Flour at 6/ per bottle. Walked down and rode back with milkman. Peter N. Henry came and asked me if I would go and plow for Mrs. Albert Henry with Chas. Henry's team as Chas. Allen could not plow with them. Albert Bowen and wife Charlotte Ann & Mrs. Geo. Mulligan called in at our place after supper. 05 Jun Wife went down town with milkman. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair corsets $1., 3 spools 15 cts., 2 yds. m. netting 2 5 cts., 2 yds. black cotton 2 5 cts., 1 yd. elastic 5 cts., 6 yds. ribbon 60 cts., 3 yds. pink cambric 45 cts., 3 1/2 yds. merrino $2.19, 12 yds. print $1.50, 1 pair shoes $1.25, 1/2 doz. buttons 9 cts., 1 lb. 10 cts. I stayed in and tended baby while wife went to town. I planted some squash seeds, carrots and some citrons seed. We had a heavy shower of rain about supper time 5 PM. 06 Jun I fixed screen of mosquito netting for baby cradle in fore noon. Mrs. Samuel Poland was over to our place until -117- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 after dinner. I planted some beans in the afternoon until it rained. We had another heavy shower about 3 PM. My water is very high. 07 Jun I planted a few beans fore noon and was to Chas. Henry stable and hay barn. It was made of logs. I was on the southeast corner. I caught a little fish in the ditch that ran through the corn ground. I took it up to the house and put it in a glass of water. 08 Jun I finished planting the ground I left for beans with beans. I under brushed for Peter Henry this afternoon and put up some scarecrows in the corn field after supper. Corn is coming up. I have planted about 21 lbs. up to date. Intended to plant some in the corn. 09 Jun Rained part of fore noon. I hung up shingles in the corn ground fore noon. Rained some after dinner. I under brushed out side of corn field. I dammed up the ditches side of corn ground to keep water out of corn. 10 Jun I and my son, Willie, were to Sunday school. home. Wife stayed 11 Jun I under brushed fore noon. Rained Sunday night June 10. I was planting some of my corn over that got spoiled with the wet. Wife went up to Mrs. John Allen's afternoon. Bill Poland's horse got in my corn and potatoes. Planted 6 hills citron green seeds. 12 Jun I went down town with milkman fore noon. Bought at P. Cattanach - 4 lbs. sugar 36 cts., 3 lbs. currants 3 0 cts., 3 lbs. fruit crackers 37 cts. Planted corn for P.N. Henry afternoon until 4:30 PM. Rained. I came home and planted some of mine over after supper. I was over to lodge. 13 Jun I finished planting over my corn fore noon. Bill Poland got an axe handle at my place. I hoed out most of the weeds of my strawberries afternoon. Social at Bethel Sons of Temperance. 14 Jun I under brushed fore noon. I went down to Peter N. Henry's to plant corn - planted 1 row with hoe. Quit as it was too hard. Could not get corn planter. I went over to Warren T. Henry's and bought a pig from him. I gave him 3 days of work hoeing for it. Made pen and got pig home. 15 Jun I planted corn for Peter N. Henry fore noon. Finished hoeing out my strawberries and weed out some of my onions and hoes the lbs. of potatoes that I planted this spring. -118- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1883 16 Jun I went down town with milkman in fore noon. Got 1 bottle of Safe pills 25 cts. in fore noon. I weeded out my black seed onions afternoon. Sold Lawrence Johnston 1/4 bush, seed corn shelled 25 cts. It rained again this afternoon. Mrs. Albert Bowen was visiting at our place today. 17 Jun Wife and Willie were over to wife's mother's for dinner and then to Sunday school, preaching, and class meeting. Rained Sunday evening. I got a handfull of wild strawberries. I stayed home all day. 18 Jun I hoed some of my potatoes. It rained three time today. Bill Poland was at our place for dinner. Going to Wilkesport to get horse shod. I set out some tomato plants, got them from Pat O'Hare. 19 Jun I was hoeing potatoes all day. Wife was down to Peter Henry's fore noon. Rained some after supper with high winds. 2 0 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes fore noon. Hoed some corn afternoon. Mrs. S. Poland was at our place a visiting, stayed to dinner. Annie Poland came over to stay all night to mind baby so wife can wash tomorrow. I sold John E. Carpenter 1/4 bush, beans § 14/ 44 cts. per bush. 21 Jun I finished hoeing my corn. Dug up 15 black grubs in my potato patch. Annie Poland stayed to our place today, wife washed today. 22 Jun I helped Charles Henry hoe potatoes and corn. Word came from Marine City that Alonzo Lapish was hurt today in the ship yard. I dug 6 black grubs out of my potatoes. Jane Poland was at our place all day. Charlotte A. Henry, Sarah Henry, Mrs. Albert Henry, Mrs. Peter Henry, Miss. Gertrude Meyers were at our place today. 23 Jun I helped Warren T. Henry hoe potatoes all day. Jane Poland stayed at our place last night. Annie and Mag came over in the daytime and stayed all day. Eva May, the baby, had a bad choking spell 3 PM. 24 Jun I went over to Prier's and left word for Dr. Merrison to come over to my place from there, he came to see baby Eva May Carpenter. He said she had cattarak and bronchical tubes were infected. He left some medicine for her and I was to go over to Prier's in the morning and he would bring a bottle there for me. Mrs. Poland was over. We had first mess of our strawberries. ""119- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 5 Jun I went over to Prier's for medicine. He did not bring it as he was not home. He is to bring it tomorrow. I hoed some potatoes balance of fore noon. I helped Warren T. Henry afternoon. Rained after supper. 26 Jun I went to Prier's and waited until one o'clock PM. I came home and hoed potatoes afternoon. I was down to lodge. I was elected Worthy Patriarch. John E. Carpenter was up to our place fore noon and got big strawberries. 27 Jun I was hoeing potatoes fore noon. Rained about 11 am. I helped Chas. Henry hoe corn afternoon. Raining at night. 28 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes and hoed beets. night. I was over to Prayer Meeting. Rained last 29 Jun I went down to father's fore noon for his scythe and broad axe. Got them. Willie went with me. I hoed strawberries balance of day and picked 4 quarts of strawberries. Sold Thomas Parker 2 quarts § 1 / 2 5 cts. Peter N. Henry was up to our place visiting afternoon. Mrs. Albert Henry called after supper. Wife went on road home with them. Wife borrowed 3/4 bread pan full of flour from Mrs. Peter N. Henry. 30 Jun I helped Simon Poland hoe potatoes on my lower place. I traded my scythe swath for horse hoe cultivator malboards with father. I put bell on cow tonight. Mrs. Poland was at our place afternoon. 01 Jul I picked 4 quarts of strawberries. Wife and Willie went over home and to Church. I stayed home. Peter Rivers was to our place for dinner. 02 Jul I helped Sie Poland hoe potatoes part of fore noon. Rained some at noon. I made a gavel for Sons of Temperance Lodge. Found a horse shoe. Split some stove wood and saved seeds from three of sharpless seedling strawberries. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry afternoon. Warren T. Henry has gone up Black Creek to start a Sons of Temperance lodge. I picked 3 quarts strawberries and hoed some strawberry plants. 03 Jul I was down town fore noon. Bought at Peter Cattanach - 1 bottle Warner's Safe Cure 10/ $1.25, 4 lbs. sugar 40 cts., 1 lb. dust tea 2 5 cts. I was over to Lodge, I was installed W.P. of lodge. I was to sale of ditch on side road between 11, 12, Sant Witherel - got first job South § 40 per rod, 7 ft. wide, two foot slope, got North job at 50 cts. per rod, 7 foot wide, two foot slope to Lawrence Johnston. -120- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 04 Jul I picked 3 quarts of strawberries and ground my axe. Picnic at Wilkesport Sons of Temperance - got it, Wilkesport Division. Rained heavy in the afternoon with high winds. John E. Carpenter cut my hair for me after he came back from the picnic. 05 Jul I was over to Mrs. Poland's. Borrowed 52 lbs. flour with bag. Mrs. Poland came over to our place with me. Their bees swarmed one PM. I helped Sie hoe potatoes afternoon. 06 Jul I planted some turnip seeds. Fixed place for morning glorys to run on. Picked 2 quarts strawberries. Father was over to our place for supper. Nellie Moran was buried, she died day before yesterday - quick consumption. 07 Jul Chopped part of fore noon. Rained part of afternoon. I went down to father's and got cultivator, moulboards on. Was to Geo. Mulligan's to get it and some yeast from Mrs. John Allen. Wife picked 1 quart strawberries. I made cow yard after supper. 08 Jul Willie and I were to Sabbath school. When I came back, met wife going to Warren T. Henry's with 2 quarts of strawberries. Willie went with her. Warren came up with me and had supper with me. Then I went down with him. Wife and I came home together. Called at Peter N. Henry's on the way home. 09 Jul I did nothing much. Picked potato bugs from off potatoes, chopped afternoon. Mrs. Peter N. Henry was at our place for dinner. I weeded out onions after supper. Wife was up to Allen's part of afternoon. Mrs. John Allen got a swarm of bees on bush in front of Geo. Mulligan's on Eagle's place. 10 Jul I hoed potatoes and corn for Warren T. Henry. Brown was working with us. Baby choked some. to lodge. Gilbert Was over 11 Jul I helped Warren T. Henry hoe corn all day. W.T. Henry went to Reynold's Church to get a Sons of Temperance Lodge. John E. Carpenter went too. 12 Jul I helped Chas. Henry until supper time, cock hay. Rained at suppertime. Wife went down to Walker's to see Dr. Merrison to get some medicine for baby. She did not see him. She left bottle there for him. I went down and met wife in the evening. She left Willie at P.N. Henry's. Mrs. Walker is sick and Cynthia Jane Henry and Mrs. Fallace. -121- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 13 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day put roof on his log barn and stable. Roofed it with elm lumber. I shook out some hay after supper. Wife was to Warren T. Henry's part of afternoon with son, Willie (fair day). 14 Jul I helped John E. Carpenter all day mow on George Hargrove's place. I mowed with scythe. Wife took Peter N. Henry's flour home - 3/4 bread pan full. 15 Jul Wife and Willie went to Mrs. Poland's. Willie came to Sunday school. I stayed home fore noon. I went to Sunday school and preaching and class meeting. Wife was to preaching and class meeting. I went down to Walker's to see if bottle of medicine had come. Dr. Merrison forgot to bring it. Wife stayed at Grant's until I got back. Preacher brought his wife to Church. They have just been married. His name is Nethercott. 16 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day. Fore noon finished roof on his stable and spread some hay. Cocks drew in hay in the afternoon. Filled his stable full all but one load. 17 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day in haying. noon, cocked afternoon. Stacked fore 18 Jul I helped Chas. Henry all day. Stacked hay fore noon, mowed afternoon until supper, cocked and raked after supper. Mrs. Poland's bees swarmed today. They came and got one of my hives. 19 Jul I got a mess of potatoes for breakfast. I helped Chas. Henry all day stack hay. Simon Poland helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day mowing for her for me. Wife was over to her mothers, mother came back with her. 20 Jul I helped Mrs. Albert Henry 3/4 day in haying. Rained after supper. I was cocking hay there. Willie was taken sick last night - croup apparently. I made him throw up and then I got Warren T. Henry to go to Courtright for Dr. Merrison and then I went up to Mrs. John Allen. She came down. I put onion drafts on his feet. Doctor got over to our place about 3 AM. Miss. Charlotte Ann Henry was at our place afternoon. 21 Jul Rained fore noon. I picked potato bugs afternoon. Barley is ripe and fit to cut. I pulled my onions that I got from Chas. Henry. Robert Stokes brought me 100 lbs. flour. -122- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 22 Jul I stayed home all day with Willie. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's in the afternoon and took Eva May with her. Heavy rain, dark. 23 Jul Rained most all day. I did nothing in fore noon. I went down town in afternoon with Chas. Henry. Bought at M.L. Burnham's - 1/2 dozen pens 5 cts., 1 package twin brothers yeast cakes 10 cts. 24 Jul Rained fore noon. I set out some kohlrabi plants and picked some potato bugs. I was over in the evening to Mrs. Poland's for some yeast and vinegar, 1 loaf of bread. I was over to Lodge. Warren T. Henry and John Rivers went up to Reynold's Church to start a division of Sons of Temperance. 25 Jul I churned for wife fore noon. Mag came over to mind baby while wife washed. I helped Mrs. W.T. Henry afternoon shake whey out of crock. Peter N. Henry's mare died afternoon. Bill and Sie Poland commenced to cut barley on own place. 26 Jul I helped Mrs. Albert Henry all day stacking hay. Ed Tomlin helped me and Peter N. Henry afternoon. Eva May seems sick with a bad cold. Bill and Sie Poland commenced to cut barley on my place where I live. Charley's mare is dead. Ed Tomlin shot her at noon. 27 Jul Wife went down town with milkman to take Eva May (baby) to Dr. Merrison. Doctor did not come until 5 PM. Wife stayed to Mrs. Chester Henry's until Doctor came.. I cradled barley for Peter N. Henry for Mrs. Albert Henry to pay him back for helping her stack yesterday afternoon. Little Willie went with me. I stacked barley for Mrs. Poland on their own place after supper. We cut barley on my own place. Willie went with me, carried him over the mud holes. 28 Jul Wife did not come home. She stayed at Uncle Chester Henry's all night, one of their children is sick. Wife came home with milkman this morning, she was in to Peter Cattanach's to see baby and her sister, Jane Poland. She bought at Silvanus Green's - 2 loaves of bread 14 cts.; at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair infant baby shoes for Eva May 50 cts., 1 pair baby hose 13 cts., 1 lb. cheese 13 cts., candy 5 cts.(paid for) 3 yds. brown duck 60 cts., 5 1/2 yd. brown denim $1.10, 1 spool linen thread 15 cts., 1 1/2 yds. linen 23 cts., 8 yds. print $1., 2 sticks white tape 8 cts. (on credit). I helped Mrs. Poland all day cut barley fore noon and part of afternoon and turned over barley rest of day. Bill Poland finished cutting barley -123- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 on my place where I live. 29 Jul Wife and Willie went over to her mother's. Willie was to Church and Sunday school. I stayed home all day. I expected Dr. Merrison, would leave some medicine for Eva May (baby). 30 Jul I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day stack barley on my own place where I live. 31 Jul Helped Bill and Sie Poland all day turn barley and cradle around fall wheat on my place where I live. In fore noon, stacked barley. Mrs. P.N. Henry was up to our place for dinner. Wife went down with her to her place afternoon. I was over to Lodge. P,N. Henry bought cow from Ed Tomlin. 01 Aug I helped Bill and Sie all day. Fore noon I cradled and turned barley, finished cutting barley on my lower place, stacked barley from there in the afternoon to my place where I live. Finished stacking barley on my place yesterday where I live. George Cora buried Aug. 1, 1883. 02 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland 3/4 day binding wheat. They commenced to reap fall wheat on my place where I live. Wife went down town. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair woman's shoes $1.50, on ticket - 1 box hair oil 25 cts., 1 baby bib 3 cts., candy 3 cts., 3 1/2 doz. glass buttons 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 18 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper 12 cts., woollen yarn 18 cts. Rained so we could not work at the fall wheat. I cut sprouts from my apple trees and cut sprouts from stumps lower end of field and cut one basket full of timothy heads for seed. 03 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day. Finished cutting and binding all wheat at my place where I live. Went over to their place after supper and commenced cutting all wheat there. 04 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day binding fall wheat. Wife and Willie were up to Mrs. John Allen's afternoon. 05 Aug Willie and I were over to Sunday school, preaching and class meeting. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry's when we came back. Willie and I went there too. We were all there for supper. 06 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland all day. Finished cutting and binding the fall wheat on their place. Mrs. Pat O'Hare was to our place afternoon getting some sewing done. -124- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Finished stacking barley from my lower place fore noon. Stacked the fall wheat on my place where I live afternoon. I was over to Lodge at Bethel River's Corners. 08 Aug I helped Bill & Sie Poland all day. Finished stacking their fall wheat on their place. Wife and Willie came over in the afternoon and were to their place for supper. 09 Aug I was over to Marine City fore noon. Bought at Hurd's 10 cts. worth of rhubarb root and 10 cts. worth of flour sulpher or and brimstone a pegging awl 10 cts. (handle) at Cottrell' s, ferrage 5 cts., at Green's - 2 loaves of bread 14 cts., 1 lemon 5 cts. Sam Wedge was buried at Wilkesport this afternoon. Mr. Tom Allen's and his two daughters, James Garnet and three other boys stopped at our place on the way back from funeral and were at our place for supper. I did nothing afternoon. Peter N. Henry bought George Mulligan's mare and Chas. has taken the drawing of milk. Chas. Henry made first trip this morning. 10 Aug Father was up to borrow my cradle to cradle some oats, he got it. I dug one hill of extra early Vermont and 1 hill White Elephant and two hills Beauty Hebron, Mommoth Pearly, 1 Vine Belle. I gave Mr. Nethercott 1/2 bushel potatoes, he gave class credit for $1.50. He and his wife called at our place afternoon. I cut sprouts from stump in front field where I live in afternoon. Got first ripe blackberry. Miss Charlotte Henry was visiting at our place afternoon. 11 Aug I underbrushed part of fence row west from south fence, second field towards William Hargrove's. I set some fires after supper. Mrs. Poland was over most all day making a dress for herself. Maggie went home with her. She has been at our place 3 or 4 days. John came over with his mother. Wife bought 2 lbs. beef steak 21 cts., 2 lbs. fish 10 cts. 12 Aug Willie and I were to Sunday school and preaching. There was no class meeting. Rained some in afternoon. I gave 20 cts. in the collection. Jane Poland and little brother, John, were at our place afternoon. Rained and they are going to stay all night. 13 Aug I helped Bill and Sie Poland fore noon thresh on their place. They had 72 bushels of fall wheat and 2 4 bushels barley. Jane rode down with milkman (Chas. Henry) this morning. She is working at Peter Cattanach, Sombra Village. Wife and children were over to Poland's. Jane -125- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 came home with her. I under brushed part of afternoon. 14 Aug I put small box on the top of bee tree in front of house. Underbrushed rest of day until supper time. Chopped some cord wood after supper. Charlotte Henry brought us up some woollen sock yarn. I was over to Lodge. Bill Poland joined Lodge again. Two of Stratton boys were down to our Lodge. 15 Aug I went to see Peter Cattanach about a note that I owe him, falls due on 17 inst, he gave me a longer time on same. I came home and chopped cord wood balance of day. Wife and children away visiting today on other line. She was to Mr. Peter Rivers and Mrs. Geo. Broad's. She came home. I minded the children while she went to prayer meeting. They are going to make arrangements for an ice cream social or tea meeting to apply on minister's salary. 16 Aug I chopped all day. Willie went out with rme in the afternoon. George Hargrove's barn and stable and all were burnt up. Corn crib was saved and pig pen, too, this afternoon, so Lawrence Johnston told me just at dark. 17 Aug I was in house fore noon. I was not very well. I went out to chop afternoon. It was too hot to chop. I picked a mess of blackberries and made a last to fix my shoe soles on. I pegged them. Wife and Willie and baby were down to Peter N. Henry's afternoon. I went down after them. Bill Poland came over in the afternoon and offered me my place back and he offered me old Bob for $100. on one year's time and wagon and hay rack and harrows for $20. I was to P.N. Henry's for supper. Bill told me I could have reaper for $7 5. same - one year's time. 18 Aug I went out to Sant Witherel's to see if I could buy Bill horse back again. He would not sell him. I went up to see John Doran to get pay for note, could not get it. I then went to Wilkesport to see White, the harness maker, to buy a colt from him, 3 years old, also a harness could not as he holds too high a price. I came home and went over to Poland's to see about getting Bob horse. I will get him tonight. I then went down to see Warren T. Henry to get his buggy to go to Sarnia on next Monday, he came down town. I came down to fathers, met Warren Henry there and rode home with him. He lets me have the buggy, I then went on to Poland's to get Bob horse. Got him and fetched him home, he gives me 1 1/2 months longer to pay for him. 19 Aug Willie and I were to Sunday school and I stayed to preaching and to class meeting. Wife and baby were over -126- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 to her mother's. Sister, Lucy, and sister, Mary, were up to our place but we were not at home. 20 Aug I got Warren T. Henry buggy. Wife and I and children, Willie and Eva, went to Sarnia. We went to draw money on place to buy horse and harness. We signed the papers and if things are well we get money on 2 3 inst. hole thing will amount to $8.75. We had all of our pictures taken in a group, wife and Willie and Eva May. We got 6 photographs for $1.25. I got dash board put on Warren T. Henry's buggy for $2. It was made of duck. We bought 3 James U. Carpenter & wife Mary (Poland) William J. & Eva M. 1883 meals 75 cts., 1 horse hay and oats 25 cts., 1 pocket book for Simon Poland 25 cts., candy 5 cts., apples 5 cts. We started from home about 4 am. and got in Sarnia about 10 AM., left 2:30 PM and got home about 7 PM. We drove up old Bob. It rained in Sarnia just after we got there. -127- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Baby was very cross. 21 Aug I went down to Jacob Young's to buy his grey horse. I bought him for $100. I am to pay him on the 25 inst. if I get my money on the 24 inst. if not it will be a few days later if that fails, I pay for use of him. I brought him home and went over to Poland's for Bob horse. I brought wagon home and plow and one of Poland's horses (Tom). I tried to plow afternoon. Plowed to lands, ground is hard. Plow handle is broke. I have blocked out another one. Mrs. Poland and Will & Sie and John Poland were over. Mrs. Allen was to our place for supper. I was over to Lodge. Walter Shortt was voted for as a member of our Lodge Sons of Temperance. I got home about 11:30. 22 Aug I went down town with plow coulter and some bolts to get fixed for my plow came back and helped John E. Carpenter bind oats all day on Geo. Hargrove's place. Bill Poland had my Bob horse to draw machine threshing fco Geo. Mulligan's. Mrs. Peter N. Henry had a young son born yesterday. 2 3 Aug I went down town and got my plow coulter and other rods 6/ was the cost in full. I borrowed Jacob Young's harness to go to Sarnia tomorrow. Fetched it up with the milkman. I finished fixing my plow and dug 1 1/2 bushels of garden chillies potatoes to take up with us to Sarnia tomorrow amounting to $2.50. He paid me. I went over to prayer meeting and brought Warren T. Henry's buggy home so I could go early in the morning. Wife took Willie over to Mrs. Allen's and left him there for tonight and tomorrow. 24 Aug I was to Sarnia with wife. I got money on mortgage $140. I bought set of harness 35 cts at Jas. Lucas. He did not have back bands but is to send them down on the boat on the 29 th. I got the Britchin spread rings and snaps and 1 halter 50 cts. He gave me the strap and other stuff through town plus 1 coconut 10 cts. and oranges 10 cts., 2 loaves of bread 14 cts., 1 lemon 5 cts., 1 bar soap 2 5 cts., starth 6 cts., 14 oz. condition powder 30 cts., 1 hat for Jane Poland $1*50, 1 whip holder 25 cts. for Warren T. Henry buggy. We took 1 1/2 bushel garden chillies and got 4/ per bushel for them and 3 lbs. butter 45 cts. I paid Fred Youngs $100. or Jacob Youngs for his horse. I bought on the 21st. Willie stayed to Mrs. Allen's all day. We got our photographs today, 7 of them for $1.25. I had my harness fitted on my horse at the shop and brought Jacob Young home in the buggy and left at his place. We got home before dark. The road were very dusty and hot. Mrs. William Eyers is not very well. -128- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 25 Aug I plowed fore noon on place where I live. I threshed for John E. Carpenter for Warren T. Henry. John E. Carpenter got only 174 bushels of oats. It was threshed at William Hargrove's. I built the straw stack. Wife went up in the evening. Willie stayed with me to Bill Eyer's. Mag Poland went with her to see how Mrs. Eyers was. 26 Aug Willie and I were to Sunday school. Wife came after Sunday School. We were all to Church and class meeting. Alexander Chartier went home with Jane Poland to Peter Cattanach. We were to Poland's for supper. 27 Aug I was plowing all day. Drew one load of rails after supper to fix fence around corn field. Wife and children were down to Peter N. Henry's after supper. I set some fires after dark in wheat field. 28 Aug I plowed all day. Was over to Lodge at night. We had a spelling match. Delbert Young and John Rivers, Delbert's side beat. 29 Aug I plowed all day until supper time. Went down town. Bought at mill - 100 lbs. flour $2.75 and bran 15 cts. Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 lb. ginger, 1/2 lb. sulpher, 1 spool cotton - whole thing 30 cts. Wife was down to Johnston's for some yeast to set bread with - got it. At 3 0 Aug I went down town fore noon to see the investigation about the post office held by the inspector of the post office. Brought about by a petition got up by Dr. Anderson at Sombra Village. I got plow rod fixed. Subscribed for Valley Record for balance of this year for 25 cts. Left wife's shoes at shoe shop to get fixed - charge 2/ not paid. I came home with milkman. Found horse shoe. I plowed afternoon. Bill and Sie Poland stacking oats. I broke my wagon 2 fellows. Willie went over to Poland's afternoon - going to stay all night. Wife and I and baby were over to prayer meeting. 31 Aug I was plowing all day. Willie stayed at his grandmother's last night. Wife and children were over to her mother's this afternoon. Bill and Sie Poland were down drawing oats from lower place. Horse balked all fore noon drawing one load. 01 Sep I helped Bill & Sie Poland until supper time or 5:30 drawing in oats with my team. John Prier helped them to finish their oats and harvest too. I plowed one head land to fall wheat on west side of ditch next to Bill Hargrove's on place where I live. A lot of young folks to -129- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Bill Robert's swinging tonight. 02 Sep I was home all day. Wife and children were at Peter N. Henry's most all day. Rained last night. 03 Sep I harrowed over 5 acres of fall wheat ground once before I sowed it. I finished one of the head lands this morning. Throwed out straw of stable so I could fix the rails so I could stable my horses in it this winter. Bill & Sie Poland got up wood for threshing machine engine. Fixed up my lantern at night. 04 Sep I drew out manure out of the old stable unto the field by my house. I was over to see Sie Poland if he could do my road work for me. He will. Wife was down to Johnston's this afternoon. Willie came home sick with the fever. Mrs. Poland's calf died after supper sick 10 minutes. 05 Sep I pulled beans fore noon and plowed on low,er place afternoon. Cleaned out well in bush after supper for water for my horses. Sie Poland worked one day on the road for me today. I kept Bob horse in stable last night. 06 Sep I made a neck yoke and pulled some beans fore noon. Afternoon, I went down to lower place to plow - could not very well until I get a new point. I came home and got wagon and took it down town to get it fixed. Back bands to my harness came - costs 15 cts. Bought plow point at Peter Cattanach's for my plow - cost 55 cts. Sie Poland done one day road work for me today. 07 Sep I put my plow point on my plow and plowed 2 lands and came home on the road. I borrowed Peter N. Henry's buggy to go to town after my wagon fore noon. Afternoon, I went down town for my wagon. Wife and baby went down with me. Willie stayed at Peter N. Henry's. I took down a bushel of potatoes for them. I did not get wagon until next day. We bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair boys boots 11/, 3 yds. cottonade 3/, 3 yds. flannel 3/, 4 yds. factory 8/, 2 spools 10 cts., 1 dozen buttons 1/, sugar 25 cts. worth, 2 lbs. rice 6 cts., 1/2 lbs. ginger, 1/4 Ibb. salt peter, 1 curry comb 15 cts., 1 horse brush 6/. Mr. Hamilton charged me 80 cts. for the work he did on the wagon. 08 Sep I went over to Poland's in the morning for their rack to draw manure on and their cutting bar. John E. Carpenter went over with me. He came up for my saw and got it. I went down to father's for some hay, he gave me some. I borrowed 2 bags oats from John E. Carpenter - 4 bushels to feed my horses. I drew out one load of manure and fixed my stable up some. Maggie Poland has been with us all -130- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 day. 09 Sep I kept my horses in the stable last night. I took them down to lower place in fore noon. I went down to father's, he was not at home. I got Dr. Chase receipt book of my stepsister, Lucy L. Carpenter. Jane Poland came up to our place today. Wife was over to her mother's fore noon. Jane Poland went over after her. Wife came home and Mrs. Poland, Tom and John and Joe came over to our place too. They were all to our place for supper. Mary Charlotte Carpenter came up with Lucy and Jane and wife and children. Went down to father's after supper to see Ida Wright. She is not very well. I went down and met them at father's. We had a heavy frost last night and a slight frost - the first of the week. 10 Sep I drew 6 loads of manure to lower place. frost last night which cooked the corn. We had a heavy 11 Sep I threshed for Bill Eyers fore noon. I drew 6 loads of manure to lower place. Wife went down town. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pr. suspenders 2/, 1 bottle lemon 15 cts., 1 bottle extract wild strawberry 3/, 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1/2 lb. baking soda 5 cts., cream of tartar 5 cts., 1 1/2 yds. brilliant 25 cts., 1 1/2 embroidery 22 cts., 1 yd. bleach cotton 10 cts., 1 collar linen 20 cts., 1 pair baby hose at Smith's 10 cts. I was to Lodge. Walker Shortt joined division. 12 Sep I drew one load of manure and plowed balance of fore noon on lower place. I drew one load of manure afternoon to lower place. Patrick Sheeran got water. They bored down 158 ft. before they struck the rock. They finished boring yesterday about noon. 13 Sep I sold father 1 1/4 cord of stove wood for 4 bushels oats and took it down to him. I took my calf down and put it in father's field. I drew up my beans and tried to thresh them in old stable - could not. Fore noon took them down to Warren T. Henry's and threshed them on his barn floor. I then brought them home and after I cleaned them I had 2 1/2 bushels. I went down to river after supper and got barrel of water for wife to wash tomorrow. Shortt's threshing machine came to my place tonight to thresh Bill & Sie Poland's grain. Wife was over home afternoon. 14 Sep I drew 4 loads of water with my team, got stuck twice. -131- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 15 Sep Shortt's finished threshing for Bill & Sie Poland. I helped part of the fore noon. William Hargrove came to thresh some buckwheat - could not as it was to wet. I got him to take the separator with his team to William Gilbert. He was from about 10:30 am to 3 PM. I drew two loads of water and put it in my well. They had 190 bushels of fall wheat and 120 of barley. 16 Sep I was over to Sunday School. Wife and children were down to Warren T. Henry's. John Rivers came over at night and got water barrels that I borrowed from their line. Rained some in the afternoon. 17 Sep I went over to Poland's and got 20 bushels of seed fall wheat at market price. I took their wheat home from my place. I sowed about 3 1/2 bushels in afternoon and harrowed it over once. Warren T. Henry came up to see if I would go to the picnic tomorrow. I promised him I would go. He is to get his wagon ready for me. • 18 Sep I took my team and went out to the picnic Temperance held in Sturdavant's grove back of Wilkesport. I had a full load, out and back all of my family went. There were 7 speakers - Rev. Mr. Fife, Courtright and Rev. Kerr and Rev. Weir, Brigden, and Rev. Hooper, Wilkesport, and Rev. Pickard of Leamington, Lake Erie, Rev. Nethercott, Port Lambton and Alexander McDougal, Wallaceburg. Barrister Warren T. Henry acted as chairman, The Sombra Brassband was there. They took up a collection for the band amounting to $15. The Sons of Temperance Lodge marched around the grove, headed by the band - 7 Lodges represented. I gave Rev. Nethercott 1/2 bushel potatoes and 50 cts. Wife signed for his salary. 19 Sep I finished sowing balance of wheat ground on place where I live. Sowed 8 1/4 bushels all together on place where I live. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry's afternoon. Willie and baby went with her. 2 0 Sep Finished harrowing my fall wheat on place where I live. Wife and children were over home afternoon. Willie is sick again with fever. 21 Sep I plowed on lower place fore noon and in the afternoon, I furrowed out my fall wheat on place where I live. Mrs. Peter N. Henry was visiting our place. Sie Poland cut corn for me in the fore noon. Today I got 1/2 bushel oats out of Bill Poland's bin. 22 Sep I cleaned out fall wheat furrows on place where I live and dug potatoes after 3 PM. Dug Mammoth Pearl, 1 lb. -132- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 planting and White Elephant and Burbank seedling and extra early Vermont and Belle Beauty of Hebron I got from M. L Burnham. 2 3 Sep I took my horses down to lower place and then went down to Sunday school and church. She went down to River's to see Matilda Boylan, formerly M. Rivers. I came home and got ready and went over to church. I was a little late. 24 Sep I dug 10 bushels of potatoes, 5 bushels Mammoth Pearl, 3 1/2 bushels Early Rose balance was garden chillies. Rev. Mr. Nethercott and his wife were at our place for dinner. Rained part of the day. I went up and got a bottle of coal oil at Bill Eyer's. I took 1 bushel oats out of Bill Poland's oat bin. 25 Sep I drew 2 loads of manure to lower place and plowed there. Plowed near eight lands. Jim horse is not very well tonight. I went up and Bill Eyers to look at him, he seemed a little better and has gone to eating. 26 Sep I took two loads of manure to lower place and plowed there. Wife went up to see Mrs. Geo. Mulligan. Took baby and Willie. Rode down to lower place with me and went in to Lib Albert's to visit with Stella. 27 Sep I sewed 5 1/4 bushels fall wheat on lower place and drew 2 loads of manure too. I only harrowed the ground once over. Wife and children were over to Mrs. Tomlin's. My Jim horse is sick, he laid down as soon as I brought him home and put him in the stable. Wife and children stayed to prayer meeting and I went over and met them. 28 Sep I finished harrowing in the wheat. I sewed on lower place yesterday. Rained some afternoon. I did not take the team out as Jim horse is not very well, think he has pink eye. Father was at our place for supper. Willie was over to his grandmother Poland's. 2 9 Sep I drew up a barrel of water and some fire wood and took down some straw to cover my potato pits. Fetched up some corn stalks to feed horses and picked up some potatoes fore noon. Afternoon, I finished pitting the new kinds of potatoes (as mentioned Canadian Headline Copybook for 1883) and then I got P.N. Henry's buggy. Wife and I and Eva went to town. I went over to Marine City to get some stuff for condition powder for my horses. It cost me 40 cts., ferrage 5 cts. I put horse in blacksmith shop. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 lb. ginger, 1/2 lb. sulpher, 4 oz. rozen, 1 pair boots $4., 1 bottle spts of turpentine 10 cts. Wife bought - 2 lbs. cheese 28 cts., 1 -133- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 box shoe 16 cts., currants 2 0 cts., cts. and NOTE blackening, 5 rolls wall paper 3/, 1 lb. candles 1 gal. coal oil, 5 lbs. sugar 45 cts., 2 lbs. 2 0 cts., 1 box black lead 2 0 cts., 2 paper tacks 1 lb. putty 6 cts., nutmeg 5 cts., 3 lbs. ocre 2 7 candy 1 ct. ON TOP OF PAGE: I gave Dr. Anderson a note for $16. for doctor bill due in three months. Note for Bob horse look Oct. 4, 1884. 3 0 Sep I and family were to church. I was too late for Sabbath school. They put me in as Bible class teacher. I signed for 50 cts. for mission fund to be paid in a couple of months. John Burdett preached in Rev. Nethercott 1 s place. 01 Oct I finished digging my potatoes and covered them with dirt. Had 26 bushels altogether. Piled 21 bushels. 02 Oct Rained part of fore noon. I cut some weeds and set some fires in afternoon. I went down to lower place and furrowed out my fall wheat. I went down to Father's, he was not at home. Eva is sick. She screams with pain. I went up and got Mrs. John Allen. She came down, we put some smart weed steeped in vinegar on her stomach and gave her three doses of extract of wild strawberries and a dose of castor oil. Afterwards Mrs. John Allen stayed until 11:30 PM, then her and Chas. Allen went home. I had my horses all harnessed to go for the doctor and did not unharness them until 11:30 PM. 03 Oct I took my team to Mooretown to see Geo. Cowell to see if he could tell me what ailed them. He was not at home. He was at Wallaceburg. I waited until 3 PM. and then came home. Eva is some better. I got 1/2 bushel of oats from Bill & Sie Poland. 04 Oct I went down to lower place in the fore noon with a load of manure and plowed two lands. Then I went down to father's and bought a stack of hay for $27.50. Gave him my calf on it for $5. He is to take wood for it or money in the winter or spring. I fetched some home with me. I gave Mrs. Poland my note for one hundred dollars for 12 months for Bob horse without interest. I took down a load of manure down to lower place and plowed two lands. Bill Poland signed writing to give me up lease on my place. 05 Oct I took two loads of manure down to lower place and plowed there. Bill Poland finished digging his potatoes on my lower place. Wife borrowed 21 1/4 lbs. flour with pail from Mrs. Lawrence Johnston. -134- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 06 Oct Rained fore noon so I could not take horses out. I went down to lower place and cleaned out the furrows in the piece that I sewed on the 27th. of Sept. Eva is sick bowel complaints. We were up with her most all last night and part of tonight. 07 Oct Willie and I were over to Sabbath school and preaching. 08 Oct I took down two loads of manure to lower place and sewed 2 1/4 fall wheat there and plowed one land. Went down to father's for some hay. I could not find the cow. 09 Oct I hunted all fore noon for cow. Could not find her. I went down to Sombra in the afternoon. Took down 4 1/4 bushels of fall wheat to grind 3 bushels and 40 lbs. by weight got 25 lbs. flour on it until he grinds mine. Hunted for cow after I got back - could not find her. I was over to Lodge. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - l shovel $1.42, 1 lb. ginger 38 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. sugar 22 cts., cloves 5 cts. The Miller will buy my wood and give me flour for it. 10 Oct I hunted my cow - found her fast in an elm top between two limbs. I cut her loose but she could not get up. Went and got Pat O'Hare and Lawrence Johnston and P.N. Henry and W.T. Henry and we could not get her up. Left her to put on the jumper at five - did so and brought her up to the stable and laid her on some straw. Wife and children and Mrs. John Allen went over to Mrs. Poland's in the afternoon. Mrs. Poland was at our place for dinner. I went down to father's and borrowed Patrick Sheeran's post auger to sink crotched in the ground to raise cow with. 11 Oct Father and brother, John, came up to help me make a windless to hoist my cow up. We raised her up but she has no use of one of her hind legs - right one. Gave her near 1 quart of linseed oil at 1 PM. - let her down again. I skided some cord wood out of bush and raised the cow after supper. William Eyers and Chas. Allen helped me. 11:20 PM cow seems some better than she was at noon. 12 Oct Rained some last night. I fixed around cow part of fore noon and made wagon stakes afternoon. Skidded 4 loads of cord wood and brought 1 load of fire wood. Raised cow three times. Mrs. John Allen was down to our place at night. 13 Oct I took a load of cord wood to the mill and some liniment for cow - cost 30 cts. I got beer at I. Waybrant's, the rest I got at Dr. W. Anderson. Bill Poland took 2 loads of barley away to Robert Stokes for his brother, Tom -135- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Stokes. Rained afternoon. I dug a bag of legeume pain roots on Warren T. Henry's. Charles Allen helped me raise my cow. She is some better. I think I brought my grist home in fore noon. Willie had a touch of croup last night. Tom Poland is staying with us tonight. 14 Oct I was home all day. Wife and baby went down to W.T. Henry's. Mrs. Poland and her daughter, Jane, came over to our place afternoon after wife and brought her home. Father came up with us and raised the cow twice. 15 Oct I went down to father's and got a load of hay fore noon. Raised cow once and plowed one land on lower place. Plowed on lower place afternoon. Plowed three lands. Dance at Pat 0'Hare's. 16 Oct I drew one load of cord wood to mill fore noon. John E. Carpenter drove my team afternoon. Took one load to the mill and one out of the woods. I filed my« saw for him to use for himself. I got 25 bushels seed barley from Bill Poland 4/ per bushel. I was over to Lodge. 17 Oct I drew two loads of wood to the mill. I got Chas. Henry's chain fixed 5 cts. that I broke the other night fixing cow. Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Poland gave us a piece of pork each. 18 Oct I finished drawing my wood to mill. Have 7 1/2 cords got 10/ per cord for it. I got 300 lbs. of flour at 22/ per 100 and gave me a due bill for 80 cts. payable to Wm. Hamilton to pay him for fixing my wagon. Rained in the afternoon. I raised my cow, she does not seem any better. I bought 1 account book at Peter Cattanach's 5 cts. I gave Peter Cattanach my note for $124.10 payable four months from now. 19 Oct I went down to lower place to plow. Took my dinner with me, had to come back as it rained. Rain stopped after dinner. I went down to lower place and plowed afternoon. Wife went over to her mother's with our children. Her mother came over to our place in the morning for some salt. John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen were sawing stove wood on the place where I live for father in front field. 20 Oct I plowed down to lower place. John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen sawing fore noon. First appearance of snow this fall. Mrs. Albert Henry wants me to take care of her clover for her. She wants me to give her my work for cutting it. Chas. Henry is cutting it today. 3 3/4 I worked for her in haying. I made her this offer, that I would draw the whole of it home and furnish men to thresh -136- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 it and wood and water for her share of the straw she is to pay for threshing her share of the seed. It was very cold today for this time year. Got my paper at Chas. Henry's. 21 Oct Wife and Willie went over to church. I was going over, I went out to raise cow , heard groaning in the horse stable. I looked and saw Bob horse laying on his side. I sent over by Annie Poland for Bill and Sie to come over. Sie and Henry Gilbert came over. I gave horse some salt peter and an injection of salt. He got better after that. Sie and Henry helped me raise cow. 22 Oct I was down to lower place plowing. Took my dinner down with me. Set some fires and grubbed some stumps and cleaned out some cross furrows. John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen were sawing some stove wood on my place fore noon. Wife and children were up to Mrs. John Allen's. I got home before them. 2 3 Oct I was plowing down to lower place. I took feed for horses and my dinner down with me. I was over to Lodge. Bill Poland gave me $20. on rent. Sent it over by wife, she was over there this afternoon. Mrs. Albert paid me $2. on work in haying. I paid Warren T. Henry the $2. I borrowed from him. 24 Oct I went down town and got my flour from the mill - 300 lbs. $2.75 that I paid for with my wood. Gave father 100 lbs. of it on hay $2.75. I fetched home a load of hay, plowed afternoon. I got a whip lash at Peter Cattanach 2/. Wife and I and children were up to Mrs. John Allen's to a pearing bee. Father's folks were there too. Wife was visiting with Mrs. Samuel Poland at Warren T. Henry's afternoon. 25 Oct I plowed down to lower place. Rained about 4:30 PM. I came home and went down in bush after two barrels of water. Father brought us up 4 1/2 lbs. of butter for 18 cts. per pound. I paid him 85 cts. 26 Oct I was down to lower place to plow. Took feed and my dinner with me. Rev. Nethercott was to see me to get some condition powder for his horse. 27 Oct I was plowing down to lower place. Wife went down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's - one 3 lbs. bar N.P. soap 2/, 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 30 cts., 2 yds. brown jane 40 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 2 scans yarn woollen 20 cts. and one baby hood 20 cts., 1 cap from Mrs. Rivers for Willie 40 cts. - got hood at auction sale rooms. Borrowed money from Jane Poland. -137- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 28 Oct We got all ready to go over to Church. It rained and we did not. Mrs. Eliza Eyers started and got as far as our place, stayed with us. Miss. Charlotte and Sarah Henry came up to our place. Ed Tomlin was going to Eliza Eyer's, he stopped in and all of them were at our place for supper. 29 Oct Rained fore noon. I puttyed 2 windows and fixed Mrs. Johnston's sewing machine. I went down to lower place to plow. Rained. I started home and got as far as Warren T. Henry's. Rain stopped and I went back and plowed 1 land. Peter Cattanach and Joseph Stover took Geo. Hargrove back to insane asylum. He came home from there 3 weeks ago. Cattanach brought him from asylum. 3 0 Oct I was down to lower place plowing fore noon. Afternoon, Andrew Johnston drove my team for me. I ditched along side of corn field. I was over to Lodge. Wife and children were over to her mother's. Got some honey - her mother gave it to her. 31 Oct I was down to lower place plowing. I went down to Father's for a load of hay. I sent Bill Poland $10. to make balance payment on their place. Bill Poland smacked our cow in the head to get her out of her misery. I wrote a letter for Bill Poland to Sarnia about their place. 01 Nov I drew cow out in the bush. Went over to Thomas Harrison for his box and wagon to take a load of potatoes from my lower place (took one load). Annie and Maggie Poland picked them up. I gave father $5. I borrowed from him May 29th. Wm. Robert's boys borrowed my ladder from wife. Brought it back at night. 02 Nov I was plowing down to lower place. I took a load of potatoes home for Mrs. Poland at noon. She and her daughter, Mag, picked them up. Bill Poland is cleaning oats at my place where I live. Wife was over to Peter River's and paid Mrs. Rivers for Willies cap 40 cts. Rivers team brought her home. Miss Charlotte Henry came up to our place at noon. Wife was not at home. She went home again. 03 Nov I was down to lower place plowing. Finished big part of back field. Cleaned out furrows and all and brought my plow home. Father brought us up 3 lbs. of butter. Bill Poland was cleaning up oats at my place. 04 Nov I was over to Sabbath school and wife came. over for preaching but there was none. -138- Willie came �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 05 Nov I drew 2 loads of my hay home from father's. John E. Carpenter helped me afternoon. I took a load of hay down town to the minister from P.N. Henry's. John Henry helped me load it and 2 bushels of oats from John E. Carpenter and 2 bushels of oats from father. The Grange men walked in Sombra Village today - gun powder treason and plot. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., 5 1/2 yds. cotton 55 cts., 10 yds. wency $2., 1 yd. black lace 15 cts., crackers 7 cts. - paid. 06 Nov I commenced to plow on place where I live. I put beam in stable afternoon. Wife was over to her mother's and borrowed a loaf of bread from her. 07 Nov I plowed part of day. Afternoon I bought 3 5 bushels of oats from Bill Poland for 35 cts. per bushel. I settled up with him. He owes me $2.29 cts. yet. He finished cleaning up his oats. Wife went down to Warren T. Henry's for some milk and took home their white wash bucket. 08 Nov I plowed all day. Wife and baby were over to Walker's and Delbert Young's with Mrs. Samuel Poland. Willie stayed home with me. Chas. Allen borrowed our butcher knife to kill Mrs. Albert Henry's pigs. Miss. Mary Rivers and Mary Grant around gathering for Mrs. Preacher. 09 Nov I was plowing. Bill Poland is cleaning up grain. 10 Nov I was plowing fore noon. I was to Mrs. John Allen's shooting match. I spent 10 cts. and got nothing. Wife's cousin, Bill Poland, came from Petrolia at night. He wanted to hire but wife knew him. He stayed at our place at night. 11 Nov Mrs. Poland came over to our place fore noon. We all went over with her. The boys knew cousin, William Poland. He stayed there for dinner. After dinner he went up to Chartier's with Bill and Sie. I came home and put my horses in the stable and went back there again. We were 11 to Mrs. Poland's for supper. Afterwards we went down to Thomas Harrison's and got weighed. I weighed 2 06 lbs. We went back to Poland's. Wife and I and children stayed until about 8:30 PM. Willie was to Sabbath school and preaching. He stays at Poland's tonight and Bill Poland goes down with him in the morning and he will see Jane Poland as she was not home. She is working at Peter Cattanach's. The Presbyterian Church was dedicated in Sombra Village today and tea meeting tomorrow night. -139- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Nov I was plowing all day. We had very high winds last and today and froze pretty hard. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's for milk. 13 Nov I plowed all day. Annie Poland helped wife paper. I shot a guail afternoon. My half sister, Mary, is staying with us tonight. I went over to Lodge but only a few came. We did not have any lodge. 14 Nov I plowed all day. It is very cold. Ground is freezing as fast as it is plowed. I shot 3 guails today. Mrs. Poland borrowed 18 3/4 lbs. of flour - pail and all and she borrowed 15 1/2 lbs. of flour out the 10 inst. Wife went down the road for some milk and a small pail full on the 10 inst. Annie Poland helped wife paper afternoon. Got done with kitchen. 15 Nov It froze hard last night. I could not plow very well. I fixed oak log and brought up a load of stove wood fore noon. Afternoon I put some more dirt on my potato pits. Snowed some today. Shot black sguirrel. 16 Nov I went over to Mrs. Poland's for 1 1/4 inch auger. Shot a partridge on the way home. Fixed stable doors. I went over to Mrs. Poland's to kill big pig. Got done 3 o'clock. I came home and tended the children while wife went over to Mrs. Poland's. Came over and got 18 3/4 lbs. of flour. Mrs. Allen brought down Willie a pair of pullets and borrowed 13 lbs. of flour. 17 Nov I borrowed Bill Eyer's wagon and took my team and brought up Mrs. Poland's grist. Bill Poland paid me $2.25. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. shot 2 0 cts., 1 doll for Eva May 3 0 cts., 3/4 lb. powder at M.L. Burnham's 3 0 cts. I brought up a barrel of salt for Mrs. Poland $1.50. I filed Allen Grant's saw for him 25 cts. Afternoon, shot a partridge and quail. After that was down to father's for butter. He was at our place for supper. I went down with him. 18 Nov I and Willie were to Sabbath school. Jane and Mrs. Poland and Sie Poland were to our place afternoon and were at our place for supper. I took Jane down to Sombra with my wife and children. Went down for a ride. Sie Poland went with us. I borrowed Bill Eyer's wagon. 19 Nov I plowed most all day. The frost was near all out in the morning. Something caught one of our chickens last night. I went down to River St. Clair for two barrels of water for wife to wash. Brought up 100 lbs. of flour from Robert Stokes for Mrs. Allen $3. -140- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 20 Nov I plowed and furrowed out part of the day. Rained some. Mrs. Poland brought wife over three pullets and one rooster. I made a chicken pen. I was not to Lodge tonight. 21 Nov Mrs. Lawrence Johnston sent us some pan squirrels. Rained fore noon. Plowed afternoon. Fore noon I shot two red squirrels. I cleaned out some furrows. I made a whip lash. Acct. from Dr. Merrison $7.50. Raining at night. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's tonight. 22 Nov Rained some last night. I plowed most all day and cleaned out furrows rest of the time. 2 3 Nov I plowed and cleaned out some furrows. Spoke to Chas. Allen to help me tomorrow. He promised to come. I am to help him to chop when it freezes. Mrs. Poland brought 1 pail of flour back - 16 1/4 lbs. 24 Nov I plowed 2 lands. Chas. Allen helped me clean furrows one half day. I filed Allen Grant's saw. Henry Grant brought it over. I was sick - bilious attack. Eva acts sick like the croup, bad cold. I went up and got Mrs. John Allen to stay with us tonight. She came. 2 5 Nov I went up to Courtright and got Dr. Merrison to come down to see Eva. He called it inflamitory croup. He steamed her with hot water and vinegar. I went over to Poland's to get lamp chimney that I sent down town for. She forgot to bring it up. She promised to send Annie for one in the morning. Mrs. Allen called in to see how Eva May was, so did Charlotte H. & Sarah M. Henry and John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen and so did Mr. John Allen in evening. Wife and I set up turns about. 26 Nov Rained this morning. Eva seems some better. Mrs. Allen and Chas. Allen and Mrs. Poland and John E. Carpenter were at our place and Mrs. William Eyers, Mrs. Allen brought flour home. It is freezing tonight.. The ground is fearful wet. Wife and I are setting up alone tonight. 27 Nov Froze last night so I could not plow. I went down to lower place and opened out cross furrows into the ditches in the fall wheat. I went down town to Dr. Merrison to get some more medicine for Eva May. He gave me some and is to fetch me down a bottle tomorrow and will leave it at Gale's or W.T. Henry's. I bought at Peter Cattanach's 14 1/2 yds. Denim $3.62, 10 yds. factory $1., 1/2 lb. pressed hops 40 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., 1 pair of -141- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 shoes for Eva May 50 cts., and 1 cap for myself. not to Lodge. I was 28 Nov Ditched part of day and filed Bill Poland's saw fore noon. Eva is some better. It froze so I could not plow. Bill Eyers gave Willie a pullet. Father brought us up 2 pullets. 29 Nov I ditched fore noon. Dug 6 rods in the field on place where I live. Bill Eyers got bottle of medicine that doctor sent down for Eva. I was over to prayer meeting. I plowed in the afternoon. Warren T. Henry asked me to his raisen tomorrow. Mrs. Albert Henry shooting match afternoon. Wm. Hampton gave a farewell party or dance had Sombra Big Brass Band and dance big time. 3 0 Nov I plowed fore noon. Afternoon, I was to Warren T. Henry's raisen of shed frame. It is reported Steamer Eclipse and all hands went down in the storm last week-.* Capt. Henry Bury supposed to be lost in her as pieces of deck and bodies were washed ashore with life preservers marked Eclipse. 01 Dec I plowed all day and drew up a load of fire wood for house. 02 Dec I was home all day. Wife and Willie went over to Mrs. Poland's in afternoon. I stayed home with baby, Eva May. Bill and Sie Poland and Sam Prier were to our place fore noon. Bill & Sie shaved themselves. 03 Dec I helped John Allen saw for the one half days work he did for me cleaning out furrows Nov. John E. Carpenter helped him too. 1 filed the saw at noon. John and Charley came down and fed my horses. 04 Dec I ditched fore noon. Afternoon, nothing. Wife's cousin, Wm. Poland, and her mother were at our place for dinner, He gave wife a nice work box with needle case scissors bobbin thimble button hole punch price $2.50. I went over to Lodge. It is frozen so I cannot plow. I lent Bill Eyers my gun today. 05 Dec I ditched all day. Mrs. Peter N. Henry was visiting at our place afternoon. Wife went home with her and got some milk. 06 Dec I plowed all day. There was some frost. I was over to prayer meeting. Sie Poland and Peter Chartier were ordered out and put out of the Church. -142- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Dec It rained fore noon. I hunted from 11 am. to 2:30 PM shot one partridge and traded it with Charley Eyers for a chicken. I plowed part of afternoon. Show at school house tonight. Bethel School House 08 Dec I plowed fore noon. Wife's cousin, William Poland, came over in the fore noon. He was to our place for dinner. He and I went down town afternoon. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 lb. dust tea 25 cts., candy 5 cts., linen spool 15 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts. We came back other line. We were to Poland's for supper. He stayed there, I came home. 09 Dec Our family all went over to Poland's. Willie and I went to Sunday school. We did not stay to preaching or class meeting. We were all to Poland's for dinner and supper. 10 Dec I plowed all day. Wife was visiting at Warren T. Henry's. Mr. Johnston asked me to his plowing bee tomorrow. 11 Dec I was to Mr. John Allen's plowing bee. They got all done. I was over to Lodge. A lot of them got vexed at me. -143- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Dec I plowed all day. Filed Sie Poland's saw. Sold him my iron wedge to wedge on axe handle 20/ 1 axe handle 15 cts. 13 Dec I plowed all day. rusted off. Put 2 hoops on our wash tub - iron hoop 14 Dec I plowed most all day. Drew up one load of fire wood and cleaned out furrows. It is freezing hard. Mrs. Poland brought over one pail of flour 17 1/4 lbs. pail and all. 15 Dec I ditched 1 1/2 rods before breakfast. Froze so hard I could not plow. I went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal. coal oil 25 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 box electric oil 25 cts., exchanged 1 spool linen thread for 1 bot. sperm oil 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts. 16 Dec Quarterly meeting at Bethel. Neither of us were there. I wanted wife to go, she would not, she wanted me to go and I would not. I went over to Poland's and''borrowed their paper. 17 Dec I drew up fire wood most all day. I minded the children at noon while wife went over to her mother's for dress pattern. 18 Dec I filed my saw and ground my axe. Got them done at 2:30 PM. I went out to the bush afterwards. Killed two rabbits. Got some potatoes out of the pit. Went over to Lodge. Rode over with Jack Broad. 19 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me draw my hay home from father's. Drew four loads. 20 Dec I was sick - pain in my shoulder. I tended children while wife went down to P.N. Henry's to get her dress fitted on her. I sold my 7 ft. cross cut saw to Capt. Gales for $2.50. I went down town and over to Marine City and bought another 6 ft. 6 in. at 40 cts. per foot - $2.60, 1 pair handles for 40 cts., ferrage 15 cts., duties on saw 30 per cent - cost in full $4.05. I rode home with Warren T. Henry. 21 Dec I filed Bill bush and cut and took the on fire with Poland's saw 25 cts. Afternoon, I went to some basswood and split it for stable floor team and drew it up. Chas. Allen set himself his pipe. Came in to see if fire was out. 2 2 Dec I took up stable floor and cleaned out the manure under it and laid floor again fore noon. I went down town afternoon. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - nutmeg 5 cts., 1 lb. soda 5 cts,, 1 lb. tea 40 cts., 2 lbs. Raisins -144- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 20 cts., 1 cap for wife $1., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 5 lbs. currants 50 cts. I got at P.C. necktie for wife for xmas present 75 cts., 1 handkerchief $1. I got $22. in cash from Robert Stokes on wood. 36 lbs. pork $3.60 - wood to be delivered on or before the first of July 8/ per cord in front of his place. I paid duty on my saw I got on the 20 inst. 90 cts. and ferrage 15 cts. Got at grist mill 125 lbs. bran @ 80 per hundred. 23 Dec We all went down to father's for dinner and supper. Stormed most all day. Sister, Lucy, and I went to Church. Rev. Moffat preached. 24 Dec I got an oak tree for Christmas tree in Bethel Church fore noon. Afternoon, I did chores around house all of my family were over to Christmas tree for the Sabbath school. Received at the door $14. proceeds to buy papers. Wife's cousin, William Poland, came down from Petrolia. He was at the Christmas tree. 25 Dec We were all over to Poland's for dinner. We got home about 4:30 PM. Mrs. Allen called in to our place. Wife gave her an apron. 26 Dec I filed my new saw fore noon. I took my team and went to Sombra. Took down 6 bags of wheat for a grist for Mrs. Poland. I bought at P. Cattanach's - l gal syrup. Wife's cousin stayed with us tonight. Sie Poland and I sawed an oak log off 10 inches through in 15 seconds with my new saw. 27 Dec Snowed fore noon and part of afternoon. hands after 4:30 PM. I asked my bee 28 Dec I had my chopping bee. Had about 2 0 cords cut. Sie Poland got my team to go to Sombra for their grist - got back a little while before we quit. The following men were at my bee - Alexander Chartier, Bill Poland, Bill Eyers, Pat O'Hare, John Johnston, Chas. Henry, John Carpenter, and father, Curtis Wright, Jacob Young, Wm. Gales, all day, Henry Grant, Frank Rivers, Chas. Allen, Peter N. Henry, Warren T. Henry and Sie Poland afternoon. Taffy pull at night. I took my team and got some girls. Got Jane Poland, Mary L. Rivers, Barbara Rivers, Mary Ann Chartier. Bill Poland and I had a few words at night - he wanted to fight me. 29 Dec I filed saw for Bill and Sie Poland fore noon. I was to Mrs. Albert Henry's stove wood bee afternoon on Peter N. Henry's place. Had about 5 or 6 cords stove wood cut. -145- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 3 0 Dec I went down to father's fore noon. Stayed there until 3 or 4 o'clock PM. Curtis Wright yoked a couple of calves and had them hitched up. Wife went down to P.N. Henry's at night for some milk for her tea. 31 Dec I took Bill Poland to Courtright to take the train to Petrolia. I went up to Mooretown and paid Dr. Anderson the sum of $16.10 fore noon. Afternoon, I piled some of the wood I had cut at my bee. Got 50 cts. from John E. Carpenter to pay balance of said note. Joseph Dupuis Family 1893 Frederick A., George, Anna Louise, Joseph Hamilton, John Edward Albert Charles, Joseph, Margaret (Miller), James Herbert -146- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1884 Sombra Twp„, Ontario 01 Jan I was splitting and piling wood cut at my bee. Mrs. Poland bought her cattle over to my place yesterday. I was to Lodge. Wife went up to Mrs. Allen's afternoon. I went up after her after lodge. We had supper there. 02 Jan I was piling and splitting and chopping wood. snowing and blowing all day. It was 03 Jan Very cold and stormy, snow drifting. I hunted part of fore noon. Shot one rabbit. I chopped part of afternoon. Cut about 3/4 cord. I froze my chin when I was doing my chores. The wind is blowing very hard now. 04 Jan I shot one rabbit and cut some cord wood fore noon. I filed Allen Grant's new saw. I broke a tooth out of it. 05 Jan I drew up 6 loads of fire wood. Poland's for jumper and chain. 06 Jan I stayed home all day. to Church. I was over to Mrs. I kept children home. Wife went 07 Jan I chopped all day. I was over to Church to see about harvesting tea meeting. It fell through - are not going to have it at present. 08 Jan I chopped most all day. afternoon. Filed a saw for Bill Moran 09 Jan I went down town to get my horse shod. I had to buy two new shoes, I got them at Andrew Smith's - two horse shoes 2 0 cts. for hind feet and my beetle rings fixed and saw set. I got at Peter Cattanach's - 1 box Warner's pills 2 5 cts., 6 old shoes 75 cts., 2 new shoes set beetle rings fixed 13 cts. Got work done at Mrs. Mays. I made a rack for my sleighs by moonlight. 10 Jan I commenced to draw wood. Drew 1 load to river and skidded 4 loads out of the bush. Jane Poland was visiting at our place. 11 Jan I drew 2 loads of wood to river fore noon. Afternoon, I cut down some hickory trees for axe handles. I got 27 lbs. flour from R. Stokes. -147- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Jan I had Bill Eyers helping me saw axe handle stuff fore noon. I took it down to Sombra village afternoon. Had 3/8 cord axe handle stuff @ $7. per cord $2.62 and 3/8 cord culls 93 cts. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/4 lbs. pepper 6 cts., 1 quire of foolscap 25 cts. Maggie Poland stayed at our place. 13 Jan All of my family were over to church. Wife and baby went down to Mrs. Albert Henry's after Willie and I went home. 14 Jan I filed Allen Grant's saw and drew one load of wood fore noon. I chopped afternoon. Mrs. George Mulligan and Sarah Henry begging for a tea meeting. 15 Jan I drew one load of wood to the river and one out of the bush. I helped Bill Eyers to saw logs afternoon. Mrs. P.N. Henry and Mrs. Walker to our place for dinner. Wife and Mrs. Peter N. Henry went to Billy Eyers afternoon. My new saw cuts good. Stokes bought us 100 lbs-. flour $2. on wood. 16 Jan Mrs. Poland's cattle got out of pen and got at my hay stack twice last night. I drew 1 load of rails and fenced my hay stack and drew one load of wood to river. Went down town to see about pay for my axe handle stuff. He did not pay me. I told Wallace May to collect it and give me credit for it on blacksmith bill. Wife and I were over to tea meeting at Bethel Church. Took it at the door 19/13 and subscription and collection amounting to $16. or over. I filed Allen Grant's saw. 17 Jan I drew two loads of wood to the river. Social at Bethel tonight. Wife went down the road for some butter. Wife was visiting at Peter N. Henry's this afternoon. The wind is very cold and raw today. 18 Jan Bill Eyers helped me fore noon saw wood. I took a load of wood to the river. Finished 12 cord clear and had some left. Stokes measured it. I fixed wife's shoe at night. Snowed some during night. 19 Jan I split wood fore noon. I helped Bill Eyers saw afternoon. I filed Allen Grant's saw at noon. Snowed most all day. 20 Jan Mrs. Poland and wife and children went down to fathers. I went over to Church and class meeting. I harnessed up my horses and went and met them. 21 Jan I took a load of soft maple wood down to Peter Cattanach. I bought of him - 4 lbs. sugar 40 cts., 4 lbs. butter 88 -148- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts., 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 2 spools thread 10 cts. I see Staley about oak to be put on bank by Thos. Bury 1 s Dock. I filed my saw afternoon and cut some stove wood. Sarah and Charlotte and Lizzie and little Charley Henry and John Johnson were in our place in afternoon. Curtis Wright has promised to help me saw tomorrow. It will be in the morning. 22 Jan Curtis Wright helped me saw logs all day. We cut 11 elm and white oak, 2 oak were 2 ft. at butt, 47 ft. long inches at top; 3 oak 34 ft. long, 2 3 inches butt, inches top. William Poland Sr. from Petrolia came to our place. Brought a dress for Eva May from Mrs. Grace Hamlyn, Bowmanville. He stayed at our place tonight. 2 3 Jan I am 3 0 years old today. Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry commenced to draw my logs today. Drew 8 logs 1776 ft. board measure. Wife and children were up to Patrick O f Hare's and Mrs. Allen's. 24 Jan I helped Warren T. Henry and Chas. Henry load 4 oak logs that were drawing for me. First log was 58 ft. long, 23 in. at butt and 14 at top - 612 ft. board measure in it. Second log was 47 ft. long 24 in. butt and 14 at top - 496 ft. board measure in it. Third log was 50 ft. long, 18 in. at butt, 10 at top - 254 board ft. in it. 2 5 Jan I chopped some trees down to saw afternoon. W.T. Henry finished drawing my logs this morning. I had 10 elm and 4 long oak. Curtis Wright helped me saw some maple wood in the afternoon, 1/2 day. I have rheumatism in my arm. 2 6 Jan I took down 1 3/4 cords maple to Peter Cattanach fore noon. 3 cords in all. I waited at Thos. Bury's all of afternoon for Staley to measure my logs. I was coming home when I met him and turned back and he measured my logs. Will pay me in a few days. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair boots $3.25, 4 2/16 lbs. butter 91 cts., 1 lb. tea 4 0 cts. I had to cut my Sunday wood by lantern light. Wife's cousin stayed at our place last night. He is from Petrolia. 27 Jan We were all over to church and class meeting. I was taken bad with liver complaint in morning - got worse all day. 28 Jan I was sick or lame all day. Wife put some Croton oil on me last night and it helped me some. I filed saw for father, Capt. Gale's saw and one for Warren T. Henry brought me up. From Peter Cattanach - 1 bottle Warner's safe cure $1.25, 1 saw file 25 cts. I was down to father's afternoon. -149- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 29 Jan I sawed 3 maple logs alone and got W.T. Henry log bunks and got 1 load of logs up to house afternoon. I took load to Sombra saw mill - 339 ft. maple and Staley paid me for my elm logs 2,143 ft. at $3.45 per thousand - $8.03. Mrs. Albert Henry was visiting at our place. I got another load on sleigh up to house. I was over to Lodge. I paid Warren T. Henry at Lodge for drawing my logs - 2,14 3 ft. elm $3.21 and for two teams for one day drawing oak logs at $5. per day. I have not got pay for oak yet. 30 Jan Rained this morning, snow is all gone off the roads. I was up to Bill Eyer's part of fore noon. I made 4 axe handles and 1 whip stalk wind afternoon. Is raining and it is getting colder. Charles Henry was threshing clover yesterday. 31 Jan I cut up oak top on plowed ground fore noon - 3/4 cords. Wife and children went down to Warren T. Henrys. I went over to Marine City afternoon. Settled wi£h Staley for oak - 1,600 ft. § $12. - $19.20. He gave me lead pencil. Curtis Wright went with me. Sarah Henry went over to Marine City to work for Dr. Baird. Wife got pair of shoes for her from Mary Allen $1.75. William & Eliza (Tomlin) Eyre 01 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw all day. He bought 2 axe handles @ 2 for 50 cts. and whip stalk. We sawed hard wood. -150- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 02 Feb Snowed some last night. I took 2 logs to saw mill fore noon. 1 maple - 144 ft. and one elm - 66 ft. I bought at Salvanus Green's - 10 1/2 lbs. pork $1.05, scribbling book 5 cts., 1 acct. book 10 cts. I paid Peter Cattanach $10. on note. I killed a pig for Mrs. Poland and split wood rest of afternoon. I paid Robert Stokes $3. for 100 lbs. of flour he brought out for me. 03 Feb I was over to Sunday school and church. Wife and children were visiting at Mrs. Albert Henrys. Mr. Peter Rivers is very sick - is not expected to live. He has been sick for some time. 04 Feb I chopped hardwood and split some all fore noon. Chopped afternoon. Annie Poland minded children while wife went to Marine City. She bought 10 yds. print 80 cts., 4 1/2 print 27 cts., 2 1/2 yds. gingham 25 cts., tin pail 5 cts., 1 orange 5 cts., 1/4 candy 5.cts., 1 pocket book 10 cts., 5 Canada post cards 5 cts., 1 comb 15 cts., 1 rubber rattle box for Eva May 20 cts., 1 apple 1 ct., error in change at Burnhams 5 cts. She did not come home as she ought. I went after her. I found her at Mrs. Grants. I gave her fits for not coming home. We had a quarrel. Mr. Rivers is no better. 05 Feb Rained last night. Froze as it rained mist this fore noon. Mr. L. Johnston came up for me to file his new saw. I filed it. He is to give me 1/2 days work for fixing it. I cut some roads and a little cord wood afterwards. Bill Eyers went to Lawrence for some yarn and bark for his wife - he gave me some gum. 06 Feb Stormed a little in the morning. I made a beetle and cut one elm log - 547 ft. in it. I drew it to Sombra saw mill afternoon and two more. I was over to Mrs. Poland's in the evening to see her about getting balance of money for a note for her reaper. I was to try and borrow the balance for her for two months tomorrow. I then went up to see Peter Rivers - he was worse. There was a lot there, I came home. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 4 14/16 butter $1.02. 07 Feb I took 1 load of logs to the river to Sombra mill. I spoke to Peter Cattanach about the money for Mrs. Poland. He said he would think about it. On the way home I saw Albert Stoke's son, he said he would let me have it if he had it fore noon. I got log up to house so I could saw a chunk from it while my horses were eating. I did but it was worse. I threw it off at house for fire wood. I cut another one and took it to the river in the afternoon -151- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 220 ft. Mrs. Poland came over to our place afternoon to see if I got the money for her. Peter Cattanach lent me the money for balance of Mrs. Poland's acct. $37. Mrs. Poland gave me the money for 2 months time from Feb. 7, she had $15.50 and Peter Cattanach made up the balance $37, making $55. in all. I bought at Peter Cattanach's 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 1 1/2 yds. tweed $1.84. I went up to Mrs. John Allen's to see if she would not go over to Mrs. Poland's tomorrow with wife to help Mrs. Poland quilt, she could not go. 08 Feb Lawrence Johnston helped me to saw logs fore noon - cut 5 elm, 3 buttonwood. I took 1 buttonwood to Sombra. Heard that Peter Rivers was dead, he died about 11 am. and that Mrs. Annie Wedge was dead, she died about 4 am. I was over to see Peter Rivers, he looked natural. I did not stay long. Wife was up to Pat O'Hare's afternoon with the children. » 09 Feb Rained and snowed last night. I took down two buttonwood logs I had loaded on the sleigh last night in fore noon. Wife went over to her mother's with her children. I took down 3 elm logs afternoon. I was over to lodge tonight. We met to arrange for having things ready for tomorrow as they intend to bury Peter Rivers under the auspices of the Sons of Temperance. 10 Feb Peter Rivers was buried today. The Sons of Temperance formed at Church and marched to house and marched back to the church ahead of the corps - 2 abreast at the church. They formed a line and let the corps and mourners pass through and followed them into the church. The Sons of Temperance ceremony was said at the house before going to the church. Rev. Mr. Nethercott preached the funeral sermon. His lesson was 15 chap., 1 Cor. His text was from Rs. chap V. There were 42 teams and one horse rig in the procession. He was buried in the burying at Thomas Bury's. Annie Wedge was buried there too. Some of the people were there when we got there. 11 Feb I took 2 elm saw logs to Sombra fore noon. I was over to Marine City and got at Mrs. J.W. Backer's - 1 oz. rhubarb root 20 cts., 2 valentines 2 cts., 10 cts. worth saffern for Mrs. W.T. Henry. I took my pig down to father's and got a bottle of Warner's safe cure at P. Cattanach*s. I gave John E. Carpenter 50 cts. I borrowed of him on the 3 0th. of last December to pay note to Dr. Anderson. -152- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Barbara (Robinson), John, Mary (Dusten) Frank, Louisa (Gray) Rivers, Matilda Jane (Boylan) William Wesley & Rebecca (Kewley) c1888 Michael, Andrew, Annie (Mullen), Patrick, Lawrence Mary (Devin), Susan (Moran), Lawrence Johnston, Susan CO'Hare) Alice (Cullen) & Teressa (Cunningham) -153- c1895 �Janes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Feb I skidded softwood fore noon - 4 cords. It rained. I fixed Jim horse halter afternoon. Rain is freezing as it falls. 13 Feb I skidded wood all day. It is thawing fast. I drew about 4 3/4 cords of hardwood and 1 1/4 cords softwood. Bob horse sick with belly ache. 14 Feb I split wood most all day. I was up last night until 3 o'clock watching Bob horse - did not get up this morning until 8 o'clock. Wife has gone down to Peter N. Henry's for some milk and yeast. I took my gun out with me in the afternoon. I shot a rabbit and broke his hind leg. He went in the bush, did not get to keep him. 15 Feb I skidded 3 loads of wood. I went down town and took my wagon down to get it fixed. Wife went down with me. Annie Poland stayed with our children. We went over to Marine City. I bought at Mrs. Backer's - A , oz. sulphate of iron 5 cts., 4 oz. gentian 20 cts., 2 oz. niter 5 cts., 2 oz. annise seed 16 cts. Wife 1 oz ligurice root 5 cts. Wife got at Peter Cattanach's - 5 yds. cotton 4 0 cts., 12/16 lb. butter $1.05, 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 30 cts., 1 lb. fruit biscuits 15 cts., 1/2 lb. cheese 7 cts. at M.L. Burnhams. I got at Peter Cattanach's 1/4 ginger 10 cts. I had to go home with Annie after dark. 16 Feb Willie is sick in the night - bad cold, nearly croup. I got up at 4 o'clock am. and made a fire and gave him electric oil. Wife went down to Warren T. Henry's to see Dr. Merrison. He was to be there this morning. Wife came home. Eva was sick. Maggie Poland was here. I sent her v. down to Warren T. Henry's to tell them to send the doctor up to my place when he came. He came to my place about noon and left some powders for the children. I am to let him know how they are in the morning. I filed Bill Robert's saw and my own in the fore noon. I drew up 3 loads of fire wood in the afternoon. Curtis Wright was at our place in the afternoon. Fetched us up a piece of mutton. I was down to Warren T. Henry's to see what time he is going to Courtright in the morning to see the doctor, J.G. Merrison. He will start from his place about 8 am. Wife and I are setting up with children tonight. I think they are a little better. Willie took worse towards morning. We had to steam him with hops that helped him. 17 Feb I went to Courtright. Warren T. Henry did not go. Chas. Henry went in his place. I took up a few lines from -154- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Warren T. Henry to the Dr. He gave me some powders for Henry. He gave me some powders for Willie and some liquid in a bottle for wash for his throat. My half sisters, Lucy and Mary Carpenter, were at my place and Charlotte Henry and Mrs. Albert Henry. Curtis Wright came up and stayed all night. We all set up by turns. Curtis Wright brought up some butter and milk. Children seem better. 18 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw all day. our place. Our children are better. fast. Mrs. Poland was at Warm today, thawing 19 Feb I filed Warren T. Henry's saw 15 cts. and went down town fore noon. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal. coal oil 25 cts., 1 tin pail 3 quarts with lid on 30 cts., 1/2 gal. vinegar 15 cts., 1/2 lbs. salts - gave him 60 cts. to send for bottle Northrop & Leyman Emulsion of Hypophosphites of lime and soda. Got a ride home with Chas. Henry. Had a ride from Capt. C. Gales with John Nesbit. I was splitting wood afternoon. It is raining and blowing tonight. Children seem better tonight. I am not very well myself - bad cold. 20 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw wood all day - cut about 3 cords. Wife washed. Annie Poland minded the baby. Baby was worse last night. It froze last night quite hard. Warren T. Henry paid me for fixing his saw. 21 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw all day. Cut some hardwood and some softwood. I am not very well - bad cold and liver complaint. I cut my new boot but did not cut my foot. Eva seems better. 22 Feb I was not very well. Went out to chop. Thought we could skid. I came back and got the team skidded 2 1/2 cords hardwood and 1/2 softwood. Went back to skid in afternoon. Brought out 2 loads hardwood about one cord. Stormed snow. We quit work. Curtis Wright drove team. Curtis helped me about 3/4 of day. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's and Chas. Henry's for our umbrella. I took care of children. 23 Feb Curtis Wright helped me skid wood 1/2 day fore noon. I chopped some hardwood. I filed crosscut saw for John Moran. I went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's 7 lbs. butter $1.54, 1 bottle electric oil 25 cts., 1 bottle castor oil 10 cts., 1 bottle Yeary's lung balsam 2 5 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 broom 2 5 cts., Horehound candy 5 cts., 1 box matches 15 cts. Got home after dark. -155- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 24 Feb I was home - took care of children while wife went to church. I was down to Lawrence Johnston's a few minutes after she came home. His Dick horse is very sick inflamation. 25 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw wood all day. Mrs. Poland was at our place for dinner. Snowed some most all day. Sold Curtis Wright 1 package paper 15 cts., 2 lead pencils 10 cts. 2 6 Feb Stormed fore noon, snowed afternoon. Curtis Wright helped me draw home a load of hay from father's that the cattle had pulled out of my hay stack. He gave it to me for that because the cattle had pulled it out. Turning cold. Curtis 1/2 day. I borrowed 3 books from stepmother. I was down there fore noon. 27 Feb Curtis Wright helped me saw cord wood fore noon. Snowed afternoon. I fixed my clock, could not get the striking part to work. Tied the striking part and let it go without it. 28 Feb I chopped alone today. Snowed some afternoon. I filed Jacob Young's saw. I cut 1/2 cord hickory, the rest was softwood. I set up last night until 3 am. and kept up fire. It was very cold. Curtis Wright was out in the bush where I was working. Jacob Young left his saw last night for me to file. 29 Feb I skidded wood all day. Drew out about 6 cords. I went down to Chas. Henry's and shot a beef for him. Warren T. Henry came after me. Curtis Wright came after me to draw stove wood. Father was in my field that John E. Carpenter and Chas. Allen cut for him. I told him I could not go for him, to get somebody else - he got young Geo. Hargrove. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's to borrow some flour. I took care of children. 01 Mar I was taken sick last night with diarrhea. I was not able to do anything. I took care of children while wife went to town. She is going for her sister, Mag. Maggie was sick and was not able to come. Thomas came over and played with Willie. Wife did not get home until 5 PM. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair of gurnsey drawers $1.15, 1 lb. tea 50 cts., 1 bottle extract wild strawberries 37 cts., 3 3/4 lbs. butter 83 cts., quine 2 5 cts. At M.L. Burnham - 2 lbs. dried apples 20 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., candy 2 cts. Mrs. Charles Henry gave wife a piece of beef. John Henry did my chores for me as I was not able to do them. -156- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 02 Mar Willie and I were to Church and Sunday school. baby were down to Warren T. Henry's afternoon. Wife and 03 Mar I filed Capt. Gale's saw. I found file - charged 30 cts., fore noon. Skidded wood rest of day - have 10 cords of hardwood skidded to date. Wife and I had a quarrel at noon. She does not speak to me yet tonight has not washed dinner dishes or supper dishes either. She vexed me so at noon I could have strangled her. 04 Mar Bob horse got down last night and could not get up. I went and got Patrick O'Hare and John O'Hare and Bill Eyers to help me raise him up and stopped Peter N. Henry. We tried to lift him, he could not stand. We drew him into cow yard on the straw with P.N. Henry's team. I chopped part of afternoon. Horse is not dead at 9:10 PM. Pat O'Hare was down to our place at night while wife went up to Pat O'Hare's for some milk. I stayed with the children. 05 Mar Bob horse was alive this morning. I loaded gun up with ball and shot him. I chopped fore noon. Filed my saw after dinner. Chopped afterwards. Wife and children were over to her mother's. Henry Stokes brought me out 100 lbs. of flour, $3. on wood. 06 Mar William Eyer brought over his Jim horse and put him along with my Jim horse and drew old Bob horse out in the bush. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair new slippers men's $1., 1 pair drawers $1.15, 4 yds. print 40 cts., 2 1/2 yds skirting 32 cts., 2 3/4 lbs. butter 61 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., 1/4 lb. pepper 7 cts., posted letter 3 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - 1 lb. smoked pork 15 cts., 2 lbs. dry apples 20 cts., safety pins 1 ct., Marine City candy 5 cts., pink root 5 cts., scenna 5 cts., crocia needle 10 cts. Wife and her brother and her sister, Jane, had their picture taken four times together 60 cts. Sie Poland paid for it. I chopped most of day. Annie and Maggie took care of children. 07 Mar I was down town fore noon. Took slippers back, they were to small for me. Could not get any larger. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 yd. bleach cotton 10 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts. I cut wood afternoon. Wife washed. Maggie Poland minded baby for wife. 08 Mar I cut wood 3/4 of day. Snowed afternoon. I worked at Curtis Wright's skates. Maggie Poland was at our place all day and stayed with us last night. -157- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 09 Mar I was home all day. Bill and Sie Poland and father were at our place for dinner. Wife went over to her mother's afternoon. Her mother and Jane came back with her. Were at our place for supper. Jane, Mary and Sill Poland 1884 10 Mar Curtis Wright helped me saw cordwood all day. Chas. Henry had my Jim horse to draw ties to River, his other horse being lame. I am to have his horse to skid wood along with my Jim horse. 11 Mar I filed Simon Poland's saw fore noon. He helped me split wood in the afternoon. It is thawing very fast, snow near all gone. Curtis Wright stayed with us last night. I put a patch on his boot at night 10 cts. Chas. Allen borrowed my saw for tomorrow. 12 Mar I split wood fore noon. Filed Warren T. Henry's saw afternoon 25 cts. and chopped some cord wood. I was down to see Bill Poland about building line fence between me and Bill Eyers. He promised to do it. -158- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1883 13 Mar I skidded wood all day. I had Chas. Henry's gray horse along with my Jim horse. Skidded about 8 cords. I have about 9 cords hardwood and 3/4 of softwood in follow. I borrowed Warren T. Henry's chain - he paid me for fixing his saw 25 cts. I finished wooding Curtis Wright's skates varnished them and 50 cts. and sewing machine and 2 picture frames and looking glass frame. Heard blue bird singing for first time 1884. 14 Mar I helped Chas. Allen all day cutting wood on Chas. Henry's place. Wife went to Sombra. Annie Poland minded children. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pr. shoes for wife $1.25, 3 lbs. sugar 30 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - 2 lbs. dried apples 20 cts., 2 2/16 lbs. butter 42 cts. I shot an owl on Chas. Henry's place at noon. 15 Mar I helped Curtis Wright saw all day.for father on Jacob Young's place - cutting cord wood. Curtis is to help me back next Tuesday. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's afternoon. Willie was down to Pat Sheeran's with Annie Poland for some butter for Mrs. Poland 2/ per pound. 16 Mar I was over to Church. I was late for Sabbath school. Wife and children were down to Warren T. Henry's afternoon. Miss Mary Rivers asked me for 50 cts. I signed for mission fund on 30 of Sep. last. I had forgotten it. I went to Warren T. Henry's after church. We were there for supper. 17 Mar I could not sleep, got up 2:15 am. Filed my saw fore noon and fixed striking part of my clock fore noon. Saw a meadow lark this fore noon. Curtis Wright brought me up pinchers to fix my clock. He and Mrs. Poland were at our place for dinner. I chopped and sawed afternoon and took some potatoes out of pit. Some of them are frozen. Curtis Wright was up afternoon with his 2 yoke of calves. 18 Mar I woke up at 3 am., thought there was something wrong in the stable. I went out, everything was all right. Then went up to Bill Eyers, woke him up and went and looked in his stable, alright there. I then went as far as Pat O'Hare's and listened, alright there. There seemed to be a moaning sound like a horse in pain, could not find out what it was. Chas. Allen helped me saw all day for the day I helped him. We cut some cord wood and fence blocks. We heard frog singing. I was over to Lodge at Bethel. 19 Mar Rained most all day. I went over to see Bill Poland about fencing. He is going to commence to split rails in the morning for Bill Eyer's fence. I was at Poland's for �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 dinner. I went from there to Sombra, bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 1/2 lbs. butter 87 1/2 cts. I looked at Thomas Parker's horse. He does not suit me, he wanted $65. for him. I stopped as I came back and looked at Frank River's horses, he wanted $200. for the team. I spoke to Robert Stokes for some clover seed, he promised me it if Bill Hargrove did not take it. 20 Mar Rained and snowed fore noon. Bill and Sie Poland came over to our place and cut Willie and my hair and Chas. Allen's. I sewed up a rip in Mr. John Allen's boot. Bill Poland and Sie Poland and myself split rails - 118 for fence between Bill Eyers and myself. Poland heifer calved today. Bill had to go after her. 21 Mar Bill and Sie Poland and myself split rails - 60 for side of Bill Eyer's fence fore noon. Afternoon we split rails for fence between Peter Prier and me. Laid part of it up - have about 4 rods yet to do. 22 Mar I helped Bill Poland split and lay up rails. Laid the foundation across 25 acres and finished some of same. Finished across Peter Prier's fore noon. Eva seems to have a cold, we are afraid she will have the croup, I hope not. Dr. J.G. Merrison sent John Conlin to me with my acct. to Dr. Merrison to be paid by Tuesday next to be left at Peter Cattanach's store, Sombra Village - amount $14.30. 2 3 Mar I was to Sabbath school and preaching and class meeting. John E. Carpenter was into our place as he was going back to Grey's to work. He wanted to borrow my saw gauge. 24 Mar I helped Bill & Sie Poland split rails and lay them up. We finished their share of line fence and finished splitting rails for my part and split 40 for my part of line fence between Bill Eyer's and me. I got a log with 2 rail cuts in from Bill Poland - made 27 rails. I am to give same back to him. Lawrence Johnston bought horse Saturday, day before yesterday. 25 Mar I went down to Bob Stoke's to get some money to pay Dr. J.G. Merrison (to borrow it). He said he did not have it. He paid me $15. on hardwood. I went down town, was at Chester Henry's for dinner. I waited until near night to see John Conlin, Dr. Merrison's collector. He did not come. I got home after dark, had supper at Mrs. Poland's. I saw Wm. Hamilton about wagon, his charges are $6.10 namley 12 spokes § 20 cts. $2.40, 6 fellows $1.20, 2 bowlsters with stakes $2.50 $6. Wallace May charges for ironing same $2., has bench yet to fix. I tried to sell -160- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 my logs in boom to the saw mill. for $10., he would not buy them. Twp. Assessment for Poland Farm I offered them to him 1884 26 Mar I started to Wallaceburg to find me a horse in the morning, got there about 2:30 PM Saw a horse at W.A. Pont - had partly made a bargain for him thus I was to give him $100. for him to have six months for the first note $50. and 12 months for the balance. I was to come on tomorrow. I then went out to Wm. Tweedle, got there about 5 PM. Rained part of the day. Maggie Poland stayed with wife. 27 Mar I stayed at Wm. Tweedle's last night. Stayed with them until noon. Started from there after dinner, went to W.A. Pont. We went and got note drawn up. I have to pay 10 per cent interest, 1 note for six months $50. § 10% and other at 12 months to be paid at Steinhoff & Lillies banking office in Wallaceburg. He gave me the notes to bring home with me to get backers to them. We went over to his stable and he gave me the horse. I started for -161- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 home. I am to send him the notes back first of next week by mail. I walked most of the way and rode the horse the rest. Got home after dark. I got some Salvation Army books at Tweedle's to bring home with me. 2 8 Mar I harnessed up my horses and went to Sombra for my wagon. Wife went down with me. We walked down in fore noon. I borrowed the Miller's wipheltrees to bring my wagon home (gave them to him when he was going home from Wilkesport) Wife rode home with Warren T. Henry, she bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 5 1/2 lbs. sugar 50 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 2 lbs. crackers 20 cts., and at W.T. Henry's - 1 3/4 lbs. butter 35 cts. I brought a jag of hay home from father's afternoon. Took shoes from hind feed of horses this morning. 29 Mar I filed John Sheeran's saw 30 cts. and got out some potatoes from pit fore noon. I harnessed up my horses and went out to draw some rails for line fence between Bill Eyer's and me. The ground is soft, cracked my new horse a little. Drew four loads of rails. Brought them to stable and took shoes off from front feet. Father backed my note to W.A. Pont for $50. at 10% interest per annum for twelve months from the 27 inst. I asked Warren T. Henry to back the other. He would not. I paid father $15. on hay I bought from him last fall. 30 Mar I and Willie were over to Sunday school. Charlotte Henry and Mrs. Albert Bowen were to our place for supper. Wife went down to P.N. Henry's after supper. 31 Mar I helped Bill and Sie Poland lay up fence. I had Bill Eyers all day helping too. I drew the rails with my team. Finished the fence between Bill Eyers and me. It is snowing and hailing tonight. Bill Eyers promised to back my note for $50. for my horse for six months. Willie and Eva May are both sick with a bad cold. Charlotte Henry got a package of w. paper 15 cts. 01 Apr Raining, I went up to Bill Eyers. He backed my note. I went down town afternoon and posted the notes by registered mail. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 5 lbs. sugar 50 cts., pkg. cabbage seed 15 cts., 1 razor strap 20 cts. I saw Bob Stokes, asked him if I could 100 lbs. flour from him. He said yes and he had some grass seed to sell (timothy). Gave Dr. Merrison my note for $14.30 due in three months payable at Sarnia. 02 Apr Snowed some today. Charlotte Ann Henry was up sewing on our sewing machine. I went down to Bob Stokes afternoon for flour - got 100 lbs. $3., 1/2 bushel clover seed $3., -162- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1 bushel timothy seed $2. It is freezing tonight. got 1 lb. butter from Mrs. Allen 20 cts. Wife 03 Apr I went down to father's and got a small jag of hay. I spoke to Jacob Young for 1 1/2 tons of hay. He said I could have it for $6. per ton. Waits until after harvest for pay. I cut some cord wood afternoon and was over to Mrs. S. Poland's to see Bill Poland where he put my beatle and wedge. He wanted me to plow his ground for him. He offered to cut me 12 cords of wood for doing it. I told him I would. Annie Poland helped wife this afternoon. Wife went up to Mrs. John Allen's for a lb. of butter, got it. Mrs. Adam Moffat was at our place taking subscriptions for a book entitled Mother Home and Heaven. I did not take it. Mrs. Bill Eyers was here for wife to go to prayer meeting. She did not go, we did not have our supper. 04 Apr Curtis Wright borrowed my axe and left me his. Bill and Sie Poland were chopping for me today. I plowed one land in potato ground fore noon. I filed my saw for Poland boys at noon. I drew there rails and laid them up on my share of line fence between Poland's and me. Jammed my finger. Taffy pull at Robert's tonight. Mrs. Poland's heifer hurt hens leg for us this morning. Our children are sick with bad colds. I am afraid Eva May will have croup. 05 Apr Some of the lads from the taffy pull threw a chunk of clay into my window and broke out one light and cracked another. I went down and saw John Henry. He said young Geo. Hargrove was throwing chunks but did not see him throw at my house. John said first he did not know anything about it until I cornered him right up. I went down to Jacob Young's for some hay and went down to Wm. Hargrove's and told him George, his son, threw chunks into my window. He said he would talk to him about it. I got 670 lbs. of hay at Jacob Young's fore noon. I went down afternoon for another load - got 875 lbs. Roads are very bad, Curtis Wright gave me $2.25 for my axe and handle that squares him and I to date. 06 Apr I was home all day. Wife was up to Mrs. Allen's fore noon and part of afternoon. I kept children at home. Mrs. Poland came over and was to our place for dinner. Father came up to our place afternoon and stayed for supper. John E. Carpenter called on his way to Gray's. 07 Apr I went down to Jacob Young's for hay - got 855 lbs. fore noon and 7 5 lbs. afternoon. Frank Rivers, John Johnston, and Sarah and Charlotte Henry were into our place in the -163- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 evening. Wife was down to Warren T. Henry's to get some eggs to set. They came up with her. Peter Nathaniel Henry Family c1912 George, Peter, John, Emma (Young), James & Charlotte 08 Apr I sewed grass seed part of fore noon on lower place east side north end first field. I sewed about one bushel 1/2 timothy, 1/2 clover on about 2 1/2 acres. I went into my big pit of potatoes and took out a few mammonth pearl that kept good. I plowed down to lower place afternoon. It snowed some last night. The ground is very soft. I was to Lodge, paid Rev. Nethercott 50 cts. missionary money I signed in fall. 09 Apr Snowed some last night. I was down to lower place plowing. Wife got 1/2 lb. butter at Mrs. Allen's and took sh6es back to Mary Allen that she got from her some time ago. 10 Apr I plowed fore noon lower place and part of afternoon. Stormed some afternoon - snow and rain. Mrs. Peter Henry borrowed 11 3/4 lbs. pail, and all. I went up to Jacob Young's for some firewood (No9). I did not get much. Mrs. Poland was over this evening. Bill Poland brought my saw home. They finished cutting the 12 cords. 11 Apr Sewed my cabbage seed before sunrise in hot bed early winning stock south end of the bed and marble head mammouth drumhead in center and pepper red dutch for -164- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 picking and paper of red dutch for pickling. I was plowing part of the day lower place, west side of ditch. Wife and children were to Chas. Henry's afternoon. 12 Apr I was plowing part of the day lower place. Got a load of firewood from Jacob Young's place fore noon. Wife got 1 10/16 lbs. butter from Mrs. Allen 20 cts. per lb. I moved old straw stack bottom into fence corners, lower place afternoon. 13 Apr I harnessed up the horses and took wife and children over to her mother's. Mrs. William Eyers rode over with us. I brought team home again and went over to Sabbath school. Willie came with Thomas Poland. I stayed to class and prayer meeting. I went up to Mrs. Poland's after that, was there for supper. Alonzo Lapish Family 1908 Mrs. Frank Rivers, her daughter, Elsie, Grace, Ivan, Esther (HENRY), Arlington, Rory & Alonzo 14 Apr I plowed down to lower place. Annie Poland came over and minded the children while wife went to town. She called in to see Mrs. Alonzo Lapish. She gave wife a bottle of Warner's safe cure near full for me. Maggie Grant came over for our bed pan for Mrs. Lapish, who is sick with consumption - last stage. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 1 lb. raisins 10 -165- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts., 4 lb. sugar 4 0 cts., 4 yds. linen 80 cts., 2 yds. factory 16 cts. John Sheeran is sewing today. I commenced to pile up manure while horses are eating. Thomas Harrison is sewing today. 15 Apr Rained last night and fore noon today. I finished sewing grass seed lower place fore noon. I piled manure afternoon. There came some lumps on Charley horse last night on the right side of his belly. Simon Poland came over with his saw for me to fix. He borrowed mine. 16 Apr Stormed all day, rain and snow. I partly ground and partly filed Bill and Sie Poland's saw. Wife was down to Peter N. Henry's twice for sweet and sour milk. Mrs. P.N. Henry gave her some butter. 17 Apr I piled pull on usual. sister, manure all day. William Roberts is having a taffy Mary P. birthday - 19 years. Wife'washed, ugly as Curtis Wright, Lilly Dinia, Pat O'Hare's wife's called afternoon. 18 Apr I plowed down to lower place all day. Got 1 1/2 lbs. butter from Mrs. Albert Henry 3 3 cts. I am to give her 1 bushel potatoes 65 cts. per bushel. Mrs. Poland and Mrs. L. Johnston were at our place afternoon. Curtis Wright came and got some strawberry plants. Uncovered small pit of potatoes. Peter N. Henry got 1/2 bushel of them, some of them are froze. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's in the evening for flour they borrowed of us. Our cabbage plants are up, sewn last week. 19 Apr I plowed fore noon. Quit for it was to wet. Peter N. Henry got 1/2 bushel of potatoes. I took a bushel for Mrs. Albert Henry. I went down to lower place after and cleaned out some furrows and piled over the old straw stack on east side. Wife and children were down to P.N. Henry 1 s. 2 0 Apr Wife went to church and I stayed home and took care of the children. 21 Apr I was drawing manure from old stack bottom, lower place most all day. I borrowed Bill Eyer's chain. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 1/2 lbs. butter 22 cts. per lb., 3 lbs. sugar 27 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 3 lbs. currants 30 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 bottle electric oil 25 cts., 1 crosscut saw file 25 cts., candy 5 cts., 4 yds. blue jane 80 cts., 2 yds. cotton 20 cts., 1 lb. tea 50 cts. At S. Green's - 2 loaves cream bread. -166- �James w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 22 Apr I plowed at lower place all day. I was to Pat Sheeran's to get some flour. He did not have any. I fixed my fanning mill. I borrowed 23 lbs. flour from Mrs. Bill Eyers - pail and all. Cleaned up some in evening. I was over to Lodge. Paid my dues. Patrick Sheeran sewed 14 bushels peas yesterday on sod plowed last fall. 23 Apr I commenced to sew barley - sewed 3 1/2 bushels. I have got it to furrow it out yet. Wife has gone down the road for some butter. I am staying with children. 24 Apr I sewed 2 1/2 bushels of barley and about 1/2 acre to grass seed - timothy with a little clover in it. Harrowed it once after I sewed the grass seed. Mrs. Albert Henry and her little girl, Stella, and Mrs. Peter Henry and Miss. Sarah Henry were at our place for supper. Miss. Charlotte Henry. Had a white frost last night. 25 Apr I sewed 3 1/2 bushels of barley and sewed the same with grass seed. I have part of it to drag over again. We got a letter from Alpena. Cousin, Lizzie McKay, is dead. Died in confinement on March 17, 1884. Wife and children were down to father's and got some top onions from them. 26 Apr John E. Carpenter helped me today. He drove the team harrowing and furrowing out. I sewed 1 bushel of barley. We harrowed over that. I sewed grass seed. Mrs. Poland was to our place for dinner. Maggie Poland took care of the children while wife went to village. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 1/2 lbs. butter 55 cts., 2 lbs. prunes 16 cts., 4 lbs. currants 40 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 20 cts., candy 5 cts. At Salvanus Green's - 4 loaves of baker's bread 28 cts., 2 1/4 lbs. beef 18 cts., 1 orange 4 cts. Wife got a letter from her cousin in Germany. Curtis Wright was to our place for supper. 27 Apr Wife and children were over to her mother's fore noon. Maggie Poland stayed at our place last night and yesterday. It rained some at noon and then cleared off. I did not go over until the afternoon. Wife's brother, William Poland, is going to Saginaw tomorrow. We were all there for supper. I wrote a letter for wife to cousin in Germany. 28 Apr I sewed 4 bushels of barley at place where I live. Wife put out some garden seeds such as onions, cucumbers, citron, parsnips and wife set two hens today - 13 eggs under each hen. I borrowed 23 lbs. flour from Mrs. Bill Eyers - pail and all. -167- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 29 Apr I sewed 2 bushels of barley. John E. Carpenter drove team for me. I took my potatoes out of the pit - a few were frozen and a few rotten. I planted a tin pail full for early ones - part beauty of Hebron and part extra early Vermont. Annie Poland helped wife yesterday and today. Mrs. Bill Eyers and Lillian Dinna called in the evening. Cleaned up rest of barley - had 4 bushels - are going to boil it for horses. 30 Apr I commenced to sew oats on lower place in back field. Sewed 4 1/2 bushels. Wife went down town. Annie Poland took care of children. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's 2 lbs. crackers 20 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 3 0 cts., 4 lbs. prunes 32 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - candy 2 cts., 1 lb. candles 14 cts. 01 May I sewed 4 1/2 bushels of oats It rained some. I lost about were up to Mr. John Allen's. bushels barley for Mr. Allen. up 100 lbs. flour from Robert on back field, lower place. 1 hour. Wife and children Bill Eyers dragged in 3 Peter N. Henry brought us Stoke's yesterday. 02 May I sewed 6 1/2 bushels of oats lower place. Blew very hard. Wife and children were over to examination (school) in afternoon. 03 May I sewed 1 bushel of oats and finished dragging them in and furrowed them out in afternoon. Cleaned out all of the furrows. Heavy frost last night. Wife went down town afternoon. Maggie Poland took care of children. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., 1 tea (Young Hyson) 25 cts., 3 1/2 lbs. butter 77 cts. 04 May Rained most all day. I went down to father's. I was there for dinner and supper. Charlotte A. Henry was at our place for dinner and supper. I cared for children and wife went down with her. Lucy Carpenter was home today. 05 May I plowed for Mrs. Poland today for barley. Wife was up to Pat O'Hare's all day. Eva May was 1 year old today. Frank Prier was married today. 06 May I plowed fore noon for Mrs. Poland. Sewed 2 bushels of barley and dragged in for her in afternoon. Wife and baby were to Mrs. Albert Henry's. It rained some in afternoon. Willie went over to his grandmother's with me. 07 May It rained or misted most all day. I went down town. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 4 lbs. prunes 3 2 cts., 4 lbs. butter 88 cts. I tried to sell my logs at the saw -168- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 mill. I could not do it. The saw mill man allows me $4.50 for buttonwood turnes on sawing other. I tried to get some seed oats - could not do it as I didn't have the money. I planted near a peck of beauty of Hebron potatoes after I came home. 08 May I went down to John Cattanach's to see if he had any oats - he had no more to sell. I tried to borrow $10. from Pat Sheeran - he said he did not have it. I went down to Bob Stoke's and got $10. on wood and bought 18 bushels oats from Pat O'Hare for 40 per bushel $7.60 and 1/2 bushel hungarian grass 62 cts. 09 May I sewed 3 1/2 bushels of oats on east side of ditch and finished plowing at lower place east side at lower place. Wife has gone down the road for some yeast in the evening. 1 am with the children. 10 May I finished sewing oats. Finished east side of ditch all but furrowing out and commenced on the west side. It rained and I had to quit afternoon - part of it. Wife went down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's 2 straw hats 50 cts., 1 straw hat for wife 55 cts., 1 baby hat for Eva May 37 cts., 1 pair w. hose for wife 15 cts., 1 yd. lace 13 cts., 1 pair boys shoes for Willie $1., 1 pair woman's shoes $1.25, 1 spool 5 cts., ribbon 4 cts., 1/2 yds. elastic 2 cts., 1 yd. ribbon 15 cts., candy 3 cts., 4 lbs. prunes 32 cts., 3 1/4 lbs. butter 73 cts. Rained part of afternoon. I set out 75 cabbage plants. 11 May I was to church John Allen were not expected to consumption. I and class meeting. Mrs. Poland and Mrs. visiting at our place. Mrs. Lapish was live last night - is worse today. She has turned the horses out for first time. 12 May Slight frost last night. I sewed 3 bushels of oats. John E, Carpenter drove team for me until 4 PM. I cleaned out the furrows on the east side of ditch. Team plowed afternoon. Mrs. Alonzo Lapish died last night. My shoulder took lame again last night. 13 May Mrs. Alonzo Lapish was buried today. Rev. Nethercott preached the funeral sermon at Bethel. She was buried in Courtright. English burying ground. Dean Armstrong took charge of burial service. It rained part of the afternoon. I was to funeral service at Bethel. I did not go to the burying ground. I cleaned up oats afternoon and hungarian grass seed - 1/2 bushel, 8 bushels oats. Team was in the stable all day. Wife was up to Mrs. John Allen's for some soap. I was over to Lodge. Wind blew hard from west. -169- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 14 May I plowed all day at lower place. Finished plowing southwest side of front field. Wife was over to her mother's to get her dress fitted to her. Her mother's cows came over on this line. Wife took them home. Curtis Wright came up for some wax ends and string at Bill Robert's. 15 May I plowed lower place all day. Plowed 1 1/4 acre north end, west side, north of ditch - 22 2/11 rods long south side is 46 rods long. Very cold tonight. 16 May I sewed 6 1/2 bushels of oats, 1 1/4 bushels of them were white Russian oats. John E. Carpenter drove my team for me. We had no frost last night. I had 24 bushels sewn. Wife was down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach ! s - 3 lbs. sugar 34 cts., 5 lbs. prunes 4 0 cts., 5 3/4 lbs. butter $1.14, 2 bars soap 20 cts., 1 lb. bluing 2 5 cts. She left children at her mother's. Maggie helped her carry basket from her mother's. >•* 17 May I finished seeding - sewed about 2 bushels of oats, plowed fore noon. Finished harrowing afternoon, lower place. Brought plow and harrow home. John E. Carpenter helped me part of afternoon. Turned my horses out for the first time tonight. Willie went bare foot today. I sewed 16 1/2 bushels of barley and 35 bushels of oats, 1 bushel timothy seed and 1/2 bushel of clover seed. 18 May Mrs. Poland and her daughter, Jane, were over to our place for dinner. I was to preaching and class meeting. Walter Shortt was at our place for supper. 19 May I plowed Mrs. Poland's potato and corn ground and harrowed some of it. Rained some afternoon, raining now 10:15 PM. 20 May I went down to Jacob Young's for buggy to go to William Tweedle's, 4 miles east of Wallaceburg. Left home 12 am. noon and got to Tweedles about 5 PM. John E. Carpenter and Mrs. Allen went down with us. We took Eva May with us. Left Willie at his grandmother Poland's. Went to Church at night, one mile from Tweedle's, east to hear Salvation Army. It was midnight when we got to Tweedle's. 21 May We left for home 9 am. from Tweedle's. Got as far as James Allen's. Mrs. John Allen was there. They would have us stay for dinner. We stayed, they gave wife some tomato plants. We left there 12:30 PM. Stayed in Wallaceburg about 2 hours. I bought 1 bushel of millet seed $1.25, 2 lbs. flax seed 10 cts., turnip seed 5 cts., nuts 5 cts., 2 7/16 lbs. cod fish 18 cts., candy 3 cts., -170- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 hulled corn 10 cts, William Tweedle gave me 1 bushel ears seed corn, a red duet corn 2 weeks earlier than the white duet. 22 May I finished Mrs. Poland's potato and corn ground fore noon and commenced to plow my own corn and potato ground. Rained in the evening. 2 3 May I finished my corn ground all except west head land. Wife washed fore noon and went to town afternoon. Maggie stayed with the children. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 4/16 lbs. butter 22 cts. per lb., 1 deep dish 30 cts., 5 lbs. prunes 40 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 lb. soda biscuits 10 cts., 1 package yeast cakes 10 cts. Rained some this evening. I gave father some cabbage plants and set some out for myself. 24 May I harrowed my corn and potato ground and sewed 1 bushel of beans and 2 lbs. flax seed. Maggie Poland was at our place all day. 25 May I and Willie were over to Sunday school and class meeting. Wife and Eva were to her mother's. 26 May I planted 3 1/2 bushels of beauty of Hebron and 24 lbs. white elephant and 15 3/4 lbs. bells. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 5 lbs. prunes 40 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper, 1 doz. tart tins 12 cts., lamp chimney 10 cts., 1 slate for Willie, 1 first book 5 cts. She sold some pie plant 10 cts. Mrs. Warren T. Henry got some cabbage plants. Wife gave her 2 1/2 doz. eggs for some butter. Maggie Poland stayed with the children. 27 May I planted 16 1/2 lbs. extra early Vermont and mammouth pearl - 11 lbs., Burbank seedling - 14 lbs., and planted 11 lbs. of corn which I finished planting the field I plowed on lower place in afternoon. Wife went down to Mrs. Christopher Walker's to a quilting. She took Eva with her. Maggie Poland stayed with Willie. I got 100 lbs. flour from Patrick Sheeran on time. 28 May I plowed on lower place all day. dinner to me. Wife bought down my 29 May We had a heavy frost last night, froze off fall wheat, barley and oats and almost every thing else. Froze ice on our chip pile where wife left water in for chickens - 1/2 in. thick. John E. Carpenter helped me all day at Pat 0'Hare's raisen of stable. I plowed lower place all day. -171- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 30 May I plowed lower place all day. Wife was up to Mrs. John Allen's part of day. I finished plowing millet ground and hungarian ground. Looks some like rain tonight. The frost has destroyed all of my fall wheat, barley and oats. We had some cucumbers up and I covered them with grain bags and it froze some of them through the bag night before last. 31 May I dragged corn ground and some ground once over to sew millet on. I cleaned off a small piece ground on the east side of swamp and sewed it to turnips, beets and carrots. 01 Jun I stayed home all day. mother's. Wife and children were at her 02 Jun I finished harrowing over my Hungarian and millet ground before sewing and got stakes for my wagon rack to draw cord wood. Wife went, down the road this evening. I stayed with the children. I planted 1/2 bushel potatoes on the lower place. 03 Jun I commenced to draw wood to Bob Stokes - drew two loads. I set out 64 cabbage plants, the ground is very dry. I watered the ground as I set them out. Annie Poland left John Edgar Bury's. I was up to see Mrs. John Allen's cow, she is sick. 04 Jun I drew two loads of wood to Stokes and took wife down town in the afternoon with the team. She bought at Peter Cattanach's store - 4 yds. window blinds $1., 1 box axel grease 15 cts., 1 lb. ginger cakes 16 cts., 6 lbs. prunes 40 cts., 1 lb. soda 10 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 32 cts., 3 lbs. butter 60 cts., 4 yds. cotton 32 cts., 2 pair hose 40 cts. Annie Poland stayed with the children. 05 Jun I worked on the road in side line doing statue labour. I was allowed 3 day for myself, team and scraper. I borrowed Bill Eyer's scrapper. The ground is very hard grain. Sow had pigs last night - 4 of them. 06 Jun I drew 2 loads of wood to Robert Stokes fore noon. I tried to set my tire in the afternoon. I got it a little tighter. I did it down in the bush and drew up a load of wood for tomorrow morning. Fixed slip gap in south fence for drawing wood through. My corn is coming up. Mrs. Bill Eyers called in the evening. Wife was over to Thomas Mulligan's to see John Brown's wife - she is dying with consumption - some better this afternoon. Willie stayed with me. She took Eva with her, left her at her mother's while she went to Mulligan's. -172- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Jun I drew two loads of wood to Stokes. Brought up two barrels of water - one for father and one for myself. Killed potato bugs after tea. Drew up load of fire wood , hoed and watered some cabbage. Wife went down to Warren T. Henry's for some tea milk in the evening. I took care of the children. 08 Jun Lucy L. Carpenter and Charlotte A. Henry came up to our place for wife to go over to Mrs. Poland's to see Jane Poland. We all went over. I came back to get myself ready and went to Church. Wife and children were all there. We were all at Mrs. Poland's for supper. I got a letter from wife's cousin in Germany. 09 Jun I drew three loads of wood to Bob Stokes. It was very sultry in the morning, the wind blew from the north about 9 am. and it turned cold and was cold the rest of the day and began to rain about 6:30 PM. Wife filled straw ticks for bed. 10 Jun Rained most all day. I brought up my horses and kept them in the stable. I set out 273 cabbage plants and had 64 out making 337. Wife went over to her mother's for some butter. I stayed with the children. John E. Carpenter cut Willie's hair. Turned horses out about 6 PM. Chas. Henry borrowed 7 lbs. 6 oz. of beans from me to plant over his bean ground. Some of his did not come up. 11 Jun I hoed early potatoes and picked potato bugs and set out some tomato plants fore noon. I sewed millet on lower place. Sewed corn ground to millet. Birds are pulling corn up. Some of my carrots are coming up on lower place. Fall wheat is heading up on lower place. Wheat was headed out on June 8 on place where I live. 12 Jun Wife got 5 lbs. of butter from her mother at 62 1/2 cts. paid her with stuff out off the store - 1 3/4 yds. cotton 17 cts., 1 yd. luster 15 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts. Wife got this at Peter Cattanach's. Got for herself - 1 lb. sugar 8 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 2 yds. lace 8 cts., 1 lamp chimney 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts. Maggie Poland stayed with the children. I finished sewing my hungarian and millet - 21 lbs. hungarian and 1 bushel millet. Finished furrowing it out fore noon. Got some 6 week beans from father's. Cows got into field, lower place. I planted some of the beans. Got done with hungarian grass and millet about 2 PM. 13 Jun I went down to lower place and cleaned out furrows in millet ground. I drove my bees out of log into pine box. Commenced to drive out about 11:30 am., got them out about -173- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2:30 PM. Mr. Chas. Allen helped me. Mrs. Poland was over and helped wife to strain honey. Will have about 6 gal. of strained honey. John E. Carpenter and Pat Sheeran were up in the evening and Peter N. Henry. Gave them some honey to eat. Wife gave neighbour's some honey. 14 Jun I took wife down town with some honey - got 1/ per lb. for it at S. Green's. Got there - 3 loaves bread 21 cts., 5 3/4 lbs. pork 72 cts. Lucy L. Carpenter road up from town with us. Wife stayed at father's for dinner and Lucy came up with her. Maggie Poland stayed with the children. I picked potato bugs and picked up some in the follow. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright called this evening. Lucy is going to stay all night. 15 Jun Sister, Lucy L. Carpenter, stayed with us last night. Her and wife went to Sombra to hear the _ _ _ _ _ band. I stayed home with children. Mrs, P o l a n d ^ bees swarmed, she came over after me about 4:30 PM to make a hive and hive them for her, I did. I took children over with me. When we got back, wife was home and Mrs. Peter N. Henry and Mrs. Albert Henry were at our place with her. 16 Jun I took my horses to Wall. May Black Smith Shop to get them shod - had 8 shoes set and a new clevis bolt for little plow clevis 10 cts. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 clothes basket 25 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 2 snaps 10 cts. Got home at noon. I drew one load of hardwood and fetched father's folks a barrel of water. Bill Robert's told me at base line, that my bees had swarmed. I hurried home. Mrs. William Roberts tried to hive them but could not, she sent for Chas. Allen. He came and got part of them in hive. When I came home, I got the rest of them in. Wife was not at home, she was over to her mother's for some buttermilk. Bees left hive 4:30 PM. I got 100 lbs. of flour from Robert Stokes $3.25. Bees had left the old hive, I drove part of them in and put them in a new one. 17 Jun I worked on the road with my team under George Mulligan. I picked potato bugs after supper and dug 30 black grubs from potato hills. 18 Jun I worked on road fore noon under Geo. Mulligan afternoon. I drew a load of hardwood to Stokes. It rained hard at river. John Henry and I doubled up our teams on river road. Wife sold Charlotte A. Henry 2 lbs. honey 25 cts. Mrs. Patrick O'Hare was visiting our place yesterday. 19 Jun I drew 2 loads of hardwood to Robt. Stokes. warm. -174- It was very �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 0 Jun I drew 2 loads of hardwood fore noon. Very warm, looked like rain. I did not draw any, I hoed some corn and picked potato bugs. Lilly Dinia got 2 lbs. of honey for 2 lbs. butter. 21 Jun I took 1 load of hardwood to Robert Stokes. Got word when I got home that my reaper was in Brigden and for me to come and get it. I borrowed Lawrence Johnston's wagon box. Chas. Allen went up with me. We got in Brigden about 3:15 PM, loaded right up and started home, got home about 7:30 PM. Wife was over to her mother's for some milk. Her and Jane had a spat and her mother stuck up for Jane. Wife would not take any milk. Got notice that my machine had been shipped to Courtright. I saw agent and he said they had a car load in Brigden. I told him I would go there instead of Courtright. 22 Jun I was over Mrs. Poland's in* the morning. I stayed home the rest of the day and minded Eva May while wife and Willie went to Church. Charlotte A. Henry came up with them and was at our place for supper. Gilbert Brown called after supper. 2 3 Jun I put table and tongue on my reaper and drew two loads of hardwood to Robert Stokes. Took Johnston's wagon box home. Drew 2 barrels of water - one for myself and one for father. Rained in the afternoon. Mrs. John James Brown died about 2 am. of consumption. Has been sick a long time - saw her on the 22sd. 24 Jun I hoed part of fore noon and then got ready for the funeral. Eliza Brown came over and asked if I would act as pall bearer. I told her I would. I went to funeral afternoon, Thomas Harrison, Allen Grant, Warren T. Henry, William Broad, James Gallow and myself were pall bearers. Rev. J.C. Nethercott preached the funeral sermon at Bethel Church. There were 14 teams in procession. Rained some in the afternoon. I killed a skunk in the evening. 25 Jun I fixed cultivator in the morning. Got horse up and cultivated through 2 rows. Rained some and I turned out horse and hoed after that. I was down to lower place just after dinner to see how things looked. Part of the millet and grass is up. Wife went down the road for some milk. I took care of the children. John E. Carpenter was at our place for dinner. 26 Jun I hoed potatoes and corn all day. I cultivated them with horse, first on south side of ditch. I was over to prayer meeting. They are going to an ice cream social to pay -175- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 balance of Rev. Nethercott's salary - next Wed. night, July 2nd. 27 Jun I finished hoeing my potatoes, hilled them all up except burbank seedling and hoed some corn. I took care of the children while wife went down the road in the evening. Jim horse has two wolf teeth in upper jaw. 28 Jun I drew 2 loads of hardwood to Robt. Stokes. Wife went down with me on last load and then we went down town. Bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pitch fork 75 cts., 1 fork handle 15 cts., 2 hand rakes 40 cts., 1 pair of shoes for myself $1.25, 3 1/2 yds. cottonade $1.22, 4 4/16 lbs. butter 68 cts,, 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 lb. soda biscuits 10 cts., 1 pair of boys suspenders for Willie 20 cts., 1 doz. clothes pins 5 cts., 3 spools of thread 15 cts., 1 1/2 doz. buttons 15 cts., 1 stick tape 5 cts., 1 pair baby shoes for Eva May 62 cts., 1 gal vinegar 30 cts., 1 box castor oil 20 cts., candy 2 ,cts. I picked potato bugs while horses were eating at noon. 29 Jun We were all over to church for preaching. Bill Eyers spoke in class on fellowship meeting. Hallelujah Band are working in Sombra last week and today trying to save souls. 3 0 Jun I went up to Geo. Mulligan's to borrow his pinchers. Helped him to get bees out of tree in Eagles place into a hive. Got most of them. I drew two loads of wood to the river. Geo. Mulligan came down with me to help him get bees into hive and carry them where I had cut them out in the morning. We got them in alright and carried them to the house. Finished drawing my hardwood to Robert Stokes - 11 1/4 cords at 16/ $22.50. 01 Jul I started to draw wood in the morning. Got a load as far as father's and had to throw it off as my wagon reach was broke. I broke it at government ditch. I made a new reach in the afternoon. It rained some. I turned my horses out and hoed out wife's onions and cabbage and some corn. 02 Jul I drew two loads of softwood to Robt. Stokes. He measured my hardwood. I had 11 1/4 cords at 16/ $22. per cord and I fetched up a barrel of water for us. Picked potato bugs at noon when horses were eating. Wife has gone over to ice cream social at Bethel - fare 25 cts. tonight. Proceeds to pay balance of J.C. Nethercott's salary. I stayed home and took care of the children. I saw Dr. Merrison at Thomas Bury's. Spoke to him about my note. He has it. I think by the way he spoke he will give me -176- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 longer time by paying interest on the note due July 1st. 03 Jul I drew 3 loads of softwood to Robert Stokes which finished a turn of 19 1/2 cords. Looks like rain in the afternoon. I drew a barrel of water for father this morning. 04 Jul It rained part of fore noon. I partly fixed fork handle to put on fork. Hoed potatoes on lower place and weeded some turnips. Wife and the children were down to Mrs. Albert Henry's after noon. Thunder storm in the afternoon. I had my horses in the stable while it was raining this morning. Bill Poland came home from Saginaw. 05 Jul I finished weeding out my turnips in fore noon and set out some too. I finished hoeing my corn and picked some potato bugs. Father got some turnip plants to set out. 06 Jul Bill Poland came over to our place fore noon. Was at our place for dinner. Willie and I were over to Sunday school. Wife went down town at night with Bill Eyers and wife to hear Hallelujah Band. I stayed home with the children, Willie and Eva. Eva woke up about 10:30 PM. throwing up and a light fever. I had to stay up with her until wife came home. She got home about 12:45 am. 07 Jul I cut Canada thissels in the fore noon. I drew 1 load of softwood to Robt. Stokes afternoon and brought up 2 barrels of water - one for father and one for myself. Mrs. P.N. Henry was at our place for dinner, her daughter, Charlotte, called in afternoon. Eva seems a little better - has some fever yet. 08 Jul I drew two loads of soft wood to Rob. Stokes. Went down town after last load and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 pair of shoes for Willie $1., 4 lbs. sugar 32 cts., 4 6/16 lbs. butter 70 cts. Drew up two barrels of water - one for father and one for myself. Made a pair of sweat pads for Charley horse while horses are eating at noon. 09 Jul I drew two loads of softwood to Robt. Stokes. Picked potato bugs at noon. Drew in two barrels of water - one for myself and one for Bill Roberts. I signed for the Montreal Star for six months 30 cts. Lizzie Henry is getting subscriptions for the paper. I wrote my name at father's. I took out my jack knife and sharpened her pencil. I stuck knife into board on back and forgot to put it in my pocket - lost it. 10 Jul Willie stayed with Mrs. Bill Eyers last night as her man has gone up in Moore. I made another sweat pad for -177- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Charley horse, sore shoulder. Cut hole in it for the sore. I made a pair of sweat pads for Jim horse at noon. I drew two loads of softwood to Bob Stokes and one out of the bush. Wife took the children down to Mrs. Albert Henry's. She is going to pick raspberries. She picked about 6 quarts. I found my jack knife in Bill Robert's lane where it shook out of board when I was loading wood. Pigs got in barley. 11 Jul I drew two loads of softwood to Robt. Stokes and drew 4 barrels of water - one for us, one for Bill Roberts and two for father. Went down to hear the Hallelujah Band. They are in Sombra. Rode down with Bill Eyers. Walked back. They have 40 members joined tonight. Mrs. Chester Henry got some turnip plants from me. Mrs. Albert Henry took them down to S. Green's then I took them over to her. 12 Jul I partly fixed my hay rack and set up my reaper. Wife has gone down to hear the Hallelujah Band. I 'am minding the children. Rained this morning. Wife bought at Peter Cattanach's - 3 lbs. butter 48 cts. 13 Jul We were all over to Bethel to church. The new preacher preached - Rev. Mr. Bunt. I went over to Sabbath school. Wife went up to Mrs. Allen's and took the children. I went down to Sombra to hear the Hallelujah Band. The M.E. Church could not hold them all. They opened the old Canada Methodist Church and excursion came on the pick up from over the St. Clair River. 14 Jul It was 2:15 AM. when I got home this morning. I commenced to reap my barley fore noon. Drew one load of wood to Robt. Stokes and fetched up 2 barrels of water - one for myself and one for Bill Roberts. We had first mess of new potatoes today for dinner. I got 100 lbs. of flour from Robt. Stokes this afternoon $3.25. Mrs. P.N. Henry was over to our place for supper. I went down to Warren T. Henry's and hived a swarm of bees for him. 15 Jul I drew one load of wood to Robt. Stokes fore noon. I helped Bill Roberts stack his hay until 6 PM. I put up some of my barley after supper until it rained. 16 Jul I skidded softwood fore noon. Drew 2 loads to Robt. Stokes afternoon. Wife went down with me first load. She went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach*s - 4 8/16 lbs. butter 72 cts., 1 lb. alum 8 cts., 1/2 lb. crackers 5 cts., 1 yd. lace 15 cts., 1 1/2 yds. ribbon 6 cts., 2 spools 10 cts., 2 1/2 yds skirt lining 22 cts., 1 1/2 yds. waist lining 27 cts., 1 1/2 doz. buttons 15 cts., 12 yds. brown luster $2.40, 7 yds. black luster $1.40. I took -178- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 John Edwards two sisters and four children from Thomas Bury's to John Edward's, They gave me one dollar. They came from London, Ont. Willie stayed to father's all day and last night. She left Eva May with Mrs. Albert Henry. I drew one barrel of water for father. 17 Jul Had to take shoe off Charley horse. He caught his foot in something and bent the shoe. Picked potato bugs part of fore noon. Mrs. Albert Henry and her baby were at our place for dinner. I took last load of wood to Stokes. Went down town to get shoe set 13 cts., 1/2 gal. lard oil 40 cts. Took down some new potatoes to Chester Henry's. Sent over to Marine City for the lard oil by John E. Carpenter, I settled with Bob Stokes. I owe him $1.66. I cleaned our sewing machine at night. Bought up 3 barrels of water. 18 Jul I drew two loads of firewood for father fore noon from Jacob Young's. John E. Carpenter helped me draw two loads for me afternoon. I pulled three lands of mustard on lower place in millet. 19 Jul I finished pulling mustard out afternoon. Went down to river barrels - one for Bill Roberts down to Mrs. Albert Henry's to children with her. of millet. I reaped barley for water after supper - 2 and one for myself. Wife get dress fitted. Took the 2 0 Jul We were all over to church. Wife and children went up to her mother's. I was to Sabbath school. Willie came too from grandmother's. Mrs. Poland came over with wife. Chas. Henry was over to look at my potatoes. 21 Jul I reaped most all day. John E. Carpenter began to work for me harvesting. We cocked some barley I cut Saturday the 19th. Maggie Poland came over to help wife for a while. 22 Jul I reaped fore noon (barley). John E. Carpenter helped me fore noon. I turned barley and cocked some of it. Rained some after supper. Wife was down town - 4 1/4 lbs. butter 68 cts., 1 spool silk thread 5 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 pair of shoes for wife $2., candy 5 cts. Father gave me a cow after supper. I put her in bush pasture. She jumped out and went home. 23 Jul Rained this morning. Found my cow at Johnston's. We put her back in the field again. She stayed in. I partly fixed my hay rack fore noon. John E. Carpenter helped me afternoon turning and cocking barley. Mrs. Poland came over after supper and brought me over some butter 3 lbs. -179- �J&iaes w. Carpenter Diary - 1884 24 Jul I reaped part of fore noon. Rained afternoon and had to quit. Samuel S. Selman came to see how reaper works and to get his notes for same. I signed them - first one to be paid first of January 1885 $25., second one to be paid first of January 1886 $43., third one and last one to be paid first of January 1887 $42. John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day. Rain kept us from working in the barley. I worked some of my hay rack. Reaped a little in the afternoon. 2 5 Jul I finished my hay rack fore noon. There was a heavy dew last night - mist all of fore noon. Finished reaping my barley and cocked some up after supper. I stayed with the children while wife went over to prayer meeting. John E. Carpenter helped me in the afternoon cradle and mow barley. 26 Jul Rained most all fore noon. I helped wife churn fore noon. Bill Roberts came over to get me to reap his wheat for him. Change work I ground knife. John Roberts caught my horses when going out of the bars, one of the tilting chains broke and let the drive wheel come against triping gearing and broke it. I put link of telegraph wire link in it and pest pin in and machine raked bundles of itself every fourth rake. I finished the wheat binding wheat. John E. Carpenter helped Roberts 1/2 day for me afternoon. 27 Jul I and family were over to church. Wife and Eva rode over with me part of way, Mrs. W.C. Bunt, preacher's wife. He walked with me part of the way. Wife and children went up to her mother's after church. Wife's mother and sister, Jane, and Josephine Chartier came over to our place with her and were at our place for supper. J.E. Carpenter was at our place for supper. I did not got to Sabbath school. 28 Jul John E. Carpenter helped me all day cocking and turning barley. Made a stack bottom in the morning while dew was on. I went over to Samuel Selman's for trip standard for my Brantford reaper. He did not have any at his house. I had to go to old house of his father's place and get one of them from another machine. 29 Jul John E. Carpenter and John H. Roberts helped me all day cock and rake barley. Fore noon stacked barley, afternoon John Roberts raked after wagon. 3 0 Jul Finished stack we commenced yesterday. John E. Carpenter helped me all day. Bill Roberts helped me until 4 PM. Rain stopped us from stacking. Reaped some fall wheat after supper. John bound some of it, I cleaned out the well. -180- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 31 Jul Rained most of the day. I pulled mustard out of millet on lower place. I came home and got horses up to reap, but there came up a rain shower and stopped me from reaping. I found Bill Eyer's pet hen and 1 chicken. 01 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me binding fall wheat on lower place all day. I broke the reaper and had to quit working it. Wife was down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 rain basin 75 cts., 1 milk pan 25 cts., 1 small basin 15 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 24 cts., oatmeal 20 cts., 2 lbs. currants 20 cts., 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 1 box baking powder 10 cts., white sugar 10 cts., 1 box sent 25 cts., 2 lbs. rice 10 cts. She left the children at her mother's. I was over to S.S. Selman's to get piece he broke - they were not at home. 02 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day. We stacked balance of barley. James Roberts helped me all day until 4 PM. John E. Carpenter helped Bill Roberts stack his fall wheat. Finished setting up that wheat of mine John bound yesterday on lower place. I went down town. Got Wallace May to fix my machine. He charged me 35 cts. for doing it. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal coal oil 2 5 cts. I went over to Selman's for piece I broke - he did not have it. I got Wall May to make a wrought iron one for me. 03 Aug I was home all day. Wife and children went down to Peter N. Henry's. Rained some in the afternoon. 04 Aug I went down to lower place fore noon to finish fall wheat. There it rained so we could not bind any. I finished cutting it and brought reaper to place where I live. Cleared off in the afternoon and I reaped some fall wheat where I live. John E. Carpenter helped me in the afternoon. Lizzie Johnston was doing some sewing at our place today and Aug. 1st. I wrote a letter to John Cowling, England. 05 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day. Father helped all day. I finished reaping my wheat. Have some set up and some to cradle around stumps. 06 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me 1/2 day cradling and setting up fall wheat. Father helped 1/2 day on lower place binding fall wheat. I set up some and mowed around stumps part of fore noon. I went down to father's afternoon to reap oats at supper time and had to guit. S.S. Selman left piece of machine that was broken. Willie went down with me. -181- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Aug It is wet this morning. I went down to father's about 10 o'clock and finished piece I was at. Reaped some in lower field. Horses tried to run away. I was about 28 ft. from a stump when they started. I could not stop them or turn away from stump. The machine struck the stump and broke the machine and bent lots of pieces. I took table down to William Hamilton and the iron part to Wallace May Blacksmith shop. Wife went down town and bought at Green's - 3 loaves bread 21 cts., 1 bar soap 10 cts., nutmegs 5 cts. Sold for this - 2 1/2 doz. eggs 37 cts. At Peter Cattanach's - 12 1/2 lbs. sugar for $1., 10 lbs. oatmeal 40 cts., 1 box safety pins 15 cts. I signed for a doctor book for $5.75 to be delivered to me on the later part of October 1884. John and Tom Poland are staying with us tonight. 08 Aug I went over to Samuel S. Selman's for a pole block for 12/ reaper and 2 guards 60 cts. and then I went down town for the rest of it. Hamilton charged me $1.50 for fixing table and Wall May 60 cts. for blacksmith work. I got to father's about noon. Set machine up again and got it work about 4 PM. and worked until sundown. Wife was up to Mrs. Geo. Mulligan's and Mrs. Allen's. 09 Aug I stacked wheat from lower place. John helped 3/4 day. went down to father's to reap. Reaped until broke down again. Fixed teeth in machine rake last night. I 10 Aug Wife and Willie went to Church. They went up to Mrs. Poland's and Mrs. Poland and Jane came over to our place with her. Bill, Sie, Thomas, Joseph and John Poland came over afterwards. Josephine Chartier and Alexander Chartier were over too. 11 Aug I went out to S„ Selman's for piece to machine that I broke at father's. He did not have it. He is to send for one for me. I came home and cobbled it up and went down and finished reaping father's oats. Had a big time with Charley horse - got wire bit for him from Jacob Young's. Drew a small load of wheat to Warren Henry's barn. 12 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack fall wheat on place where I live. John Henry raked stubble with his horse and sulky rake. John and I threshed the wheat we put in W.T. Henry's barn. John stayed with us last night and Mag Poland. Wife went to pick blackberries. Left the children with Mag Poland, she got no berries - got home just after dinner. -182- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 13 Aug I went down to W.T. Henry's for wheat and straw and cleaned up the wheat. Took it to Wilkesport and got it ground - had 168 lbs. of wheat and got over 100 lbs. of flour. Went down to river for water - drew 4 barrels - 1 for father, one for Bill Roberts, and two for myself. Went down to lower place and cradled around some oats. 14 Aug I helped Pat O'Hare all day bind oats. Wife was down to father's to a quilting. Took the children with her. 15 Aug I helped Bill Eyers all day bind oats. Wife was down to P.N. Henry's and took the children with her. Returned P.N. Henry some flour 17 1/2 lbs. 16 Aug I had Bill Eyer's Jim horse with my Jim horse cutting my oats on lower place. I cut about four acres. Little pigs rutted out some of my potatoes. It has been very warm the last three days. 17 Aug We were all over to Church. Came home together. Wife went up with Mrs. Albert Henry to find her cow and calf. I took care of the children. I went up to Bill Eyer's in the evening. 18 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day cradle oats. I reaped all day. I had Bill Eyer's Jim horse. We cut all that was ripe. Had first mess of cabbage. 19 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day bind oats. We bound all day. It is very warm. We walked to dinner, took lunch and supper. 20 Aug Father helped me all day bind oats on lower place. John E. Carpenter, Fred and Jacob Young are stacking father's oats. 21 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day binding oats. We finished the back field. We cocked up the oats with thistles in. 22 Aug I bound oats and cradled fore noon. Afternoon I got Bill Eyer's wagon and took wife and children down town. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair wm. gloves 25 cts., 3 lbs. raisins 30 cts., nutmegs 5 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., candy 5 cts., 2 1/2 yds. lace 63 cts., 2 yds. print 25 cts., 2 yds. toweling 25 cts., 2 doz. buttons 20 cts., 1 gal. vinegar 30 cts. I saw Wm. Hamilton about pay for axe handle stuff. He is going to keep it out of axe handles in his possession. -183- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 23 Aug I cleaned out two bush wells fore noon. I got Bill Eyer's Jim horse to go with my Jim and reaped afternoon on lower place. 24 Aug We were all over to church and were all to Mrs. Poland's for dinner. 25 Aug I finished reaping my oats, got done about 2:30 PM. I bound some after supper. I had Bill Eyer's Jim horse til I finished. Bill Poland helped me all day. Eva May was sick last night and today. 26 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me all day and Pat O'Hare afternoon. Others helped me finish binding - did not set it all up. Eva is some better - she is cutting teeth. 27 Aug I was hunting for water fore noon. Dug in several places and found water next to Bill Eyer's. Dug well and made a trough afternoon. I set up balance of oats and went to river for a load of water, 2 barrels for myself and one for Bill Eyers and one for father. John E. Carpenter came up with me - tire run of one of my wagon wheels. I took Bill Roberts wagon. 28 Aug John E. Carpenter helped me fore noon stack oats. Rained at noon. We hearted up stack. Mrs. Poland brought over some clothes and washed them at our place. 29 Aug I put box on wagon and drew manure 3/4 day and took hay rack off from Bill Roberts wagon. 30 Aug I drew manure all day. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 2 lbs. raisins 20 cts., 5 lbs. oatmeal 20 cts., 1 pkg. cornstarch 13 cts., difference in exchanging gloves 6 cts. At Green's - 3 loaves of bread 21 cts., candy 2 cts., apples 2 cts., 1 scribbling book 5 cts. Took 2 doz. eggs to S. Green's - 3 0 cts. She stayed and helped her mother cook for the threshers. They threshed for Mrs. Poland afternoon. 31 Aug I was home all day. Wife was over to her mother's twice. Mrs. Clinton was buried today. Mrs. Poland was at our place for supper. Wife and I had a spat. 01 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack oats. Part of oat stack slipped out. Mrs. Albert Henry and child were at our place visiting afternoon. 02 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack oats from lower place. John is stacking, I am pitching off. -184- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 03 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day stack oats. Got oats all out of field, have one load to throw off in the morning. 04 Sep John E. Carpenter for me. I put on It is very warm. Wilkesport to the helped Lawrence Johnston all day thresh wagon box and drew manure part of day. I took my team and went out to Hallelujah meeting. 05 Sep John E. Carpenter helped Lawrence Johnston thresh for me 1/2 day. We were to Hallelujah meeting in Wilkesport. We rode out with Bill Roberts team. Left Willie with Mrs. Poland. 06 Sep I cradled and bound my flax fore noon, dung afternoon. John E. Carpenter helped me put top on my oat stack in morning. I finished drawing dung where I want to put my straw stack fore noon. I drew up two loads of firewood for steam thresher afternoon. I took my team and went to Wilkesport to the Hallelujah meeting. 07 Sep I was over to church fore noon. Was home balance of the day. Wife and the children stayed home all day. 08 Sep I went down town to see if my logs were sawed. They were not. I went down to Bob Stokes and got 1,000 ft. of pine lumber at $12. per thousand feet. I brought it home in two loads. 09 Sep I cut stuff in bush to make bin for my oats and cut it to house fore noon. Afternoon, I drove down town. Wife went down with me and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 10 lbs. nails 50 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., 10 lbs. raisins $1., 12 lbs. sugar $1., 1 set of dishes $3., 1 bar of soap 10 cts., 1 ounce of nutmets 10 cts., cloves 5 cts., alspice 5 cts., cinnamon 10 cts., 2 lbs. tea 50 cts., 1 lb. starch 13 cts., 1/2 doz. teaspoons 12 cts., 1/4 doz. tablespoons 13 cts. 10 Sep I partly built bin to hold my oats. mother's in the afternoon. Wife went over to her 11 Sep I pulled my beans. Wife helped me some. I got beans pulled about 4 PM. Wife was over to her mother's for some sour milk, noon. I went down to lower place and cradled around my millet. Wife and children went down with me. -185- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Sep I helped father thresh fore noon and at John Ecclestone's afternoon for father for Capt. Chas. Gales. Father had 300 bushels white oats and he and Capt. Chas. Gales had 2 32 bushels black oats between them. I cut bands fore noon. Stacked at Ecclestone's afternoon. I took my team down with me and went to the river after we quit threshing for 2 barrels of water. Got home at nine PM. Wife was up to Mrs. John Allen's most all day. Wife borrowed pan of flour from Mrs. Roberts. 13 Sep I filed my saw and split some wood for threshing machine. John Roberts helped me afternoon saw wood for machine and grind reaper knives after supper. I went to father's to see John E. Carpenter - got him corn cutter. He is to help me cradle millet Monday. Wife is baking bread tonight, it is now midnight and bread is not done yet. 14 Sep I was home all day with the children. Wife was over to church. Stayed at her mother's for dinner* I was down to Peter N. Henry's to see how their baby was - it was some better. 15 Sep John E. Carpenter helped me all day cradle around stumps in millet. He charged me nothing for day. I reaped millet - 4 acres. Had Bill Eyer's Jim horse. 16 Sep I threshed my beans - had 4 1/4 bushels and cleaned out my beans for my grain and some other chores. 17 Sep I helped Bill Eyer's 3/4 day and John E. Carpenter the same for me. John E. Carpenter helped John O'Hare 1/4 day for me. I drew 3 loads of wood from bush for machine after I left Bill Eyer's. 18 Sep John E. Carpenter helped Pat O'Hare all day for me. I drew two loads of water from river for threshing machine. The machine came to my place tonight and partly set for morning, When I came to pay Stokes for pork, he only charged me one shilling per pound. 19 Sep Shortts threshed 352 bushels of oats, 200 bushels of barley, and 34 bushels of fall wheat. I drew 24 barrels of water today. The men who helped me were John E. Carpenter (helped me for father), Pat O'Hare, John Johnston, Bill Roberts, Jim Roberts, John Roberts, Peter N. Henry, Charles Miller (for John Sheeran), Jacob Young, Bill Eyers and Bill Poland fore noon and John O'Hare afternoon. Rained a little afternoon. -186- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 John B. O'Hare c1884 20 Sep Shortts finished threshing for me fore noon. I had altogether 807 bushels. That machine tallied and we cleaned up from floor - got 14 bushels of mixed grain. John E. Carpenter helped me to thresh fore noon. He built the stack. Bill and Sie Poland helped me all day thresh fore noon and clean up floor afternoon. 1 1/4 bushels of white oats, I had 24 bushels that look like supreme oats. Chas. Allen and Young and Bill Eyers, Chas. Miller for John Sheeran, John Johnston, Bill, Jim Roberts - they go from my place to George Broad's. They took separator out on road for me. I put my team on it but they would not draw it. I got Bill Robert's team to take it over. I and Bill and Sie Poland cleaned up floor and got 14 bushels mixed grain. I took barrels home. 21 Sep I was home all day sick with a cold. Wife and Eva May were up to Mrs. John Allen's. Willie stayed with me. They had some muskmelons. 22 Sep John E. Broad's Young. William Carpenter helped me all day threshing at George for Chas. Henry. I helped Broad all day for Jacob Rained some in fore noon. Wife was over to Mrs. Roberts visiting afternoon. 23 Sep John E. Carpenter helped George Broad thresh for me 1/2 day for Jacob Young. I bound millet fore noon. Rained and stopped me. I cut corn part of afternoon - cut 2 3 -187- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 stocks. Wife went to Bill Eyer's for some flour they borrowed from us. 24 Sep I helped John Sheeran all day thresh. Rained some at noon and night. I milked cow after I got home. Got a letter from Bill Poland, Germany. 25 Sep I helped John Sheeran fore noon thresh. Bill and Sie Poland helped me all day cutting corn and digging potatoes. I cut some corn and dug potatoes. Mrs. Poland did her washing here yesterday. Wm. Hamilton sent his account amounting to $7.60 for fixing wagon and reaper. I was down to Pat Sheeran's at night. 2 6 Sep I went down to Thomas Stokes and sold him 3 00 bushels of oats at 24 cts. per bushel. He paid me $70. on them. I am to deliver them after I get my fall wheat in. I went down town and paid Wm. Hamilton his account $7.60. William Hamilton paid me $2.12 on axe handle timber I got for Nelson Thompson. He kept it out of Thompson for me. I paid $2.12 to Wallace May on blacksmith acct. Bill and Sie Poland helped me all day finish digging potatoes all except burbank seedling on place where I live fore noon. After, we bound millet and dug potatoes on lower place - 4 bushels and brought them home. Bill let board he was sitting on slip and he fell on rakes and broke one of mine. He drove team through bars at lower place. 27 Sep I cleaned up 12 bushels of fall wheat for a grist. Rained last night and some in fore noon. I covered over my potatoes with corn stalks I brought home. I sold Bill Roberts the four bushels of potatoes. 28 Sep I was home all day. Wife went down to Peter N. Henry's about noon, stayed until 3 o'clock PM. I sent Willie after her. Mrs. Poland and her daughter, Jane, were to our place in the evening. 29 Sep I took grist to Wallaceburg. Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. Poland, myself, wife and Eva May went. We left Willie at Mrs. Poland's until we got back. We went out to William Tweedles, 4 miles east of Wallaceburg. Mrs. John Allen went to Hemstreet's. I took Tweedle 1 bushel of beauty of Hebron and 1/2 bushel White Elephant potatoes. When I came away, he gave me about 2 bushels of apples to take home. We left home about 4 AM and got home about 11 PM. We bought in Wallaceburg - 1 pair of boots for myself $2.25, 1 whip for horses 35 cts., 1 lb. cheese 12 cts., candy 3 cts., nuts 5 cts., 1 lb. soda biscuit 10 cts., 1 hat for wife $1.50 trimmed, I paid for note for horse $50. with interest at 10% $2.50, a doll for Eva May 10 cts. A -188- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 note was at Steinhoff and Lillie Banking Office, Wallaceburg - note was given to Wm. A. Pont. It rained Sunday, the road was very slippery going down and sticky coming back. Bill and Sie Poland finished binding my millet and set it up in afternoon. 30 Sep I chored around house fore noon. Afternoon I took 200 lbs. of flour down to father at 2 1/2 cts. $5. I commenced to plow for fall wheat. I signed Scott Act Petition Warren T. Henry had. Wife took flour home to Bill Roberts. Jane Poland was at our place fore noon. She brought Willie home. She made dress for Eva's doll. Wife went home with her and got some butter. Pat Sheeran came up and looked at my potatoes. He took 12 bushels beauty Hebron potatoes. Robert Stokes Family William, Emma (Cody), Minnie (McCallim), Henry, Gertrude (Chapman), Ethel (McLean), George, Sarah (Ball), Louise (Turner), Mrs. Stokes & Robert Stokes 01 Oct I plowed most all day. Rain stopped me about 4 PM. Wife was down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 pair of shoes for herself $1.75, 2 lbs. sugar $1., 1 pkg. baking powder 10 cts., nutmegs 5 cts., 1 rope of halter shank 1 -189- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 5 cts., 3 yds. blue denim 60 cts., 1 1/2 yds. luster 37 cts., 1 paper pins 8 cts. At M.L. Burnham's - 13 lemons 36 cts., candy 2 cts. She took down three dozen eggs - 38 cts. She got home before the rain. She left Willie at her mother's when she went to town. 02 Oct Rained most of fore noon and last night. I cleaned up 6 bushels of fall wheat to sew. John E. Carpenter helped me some in the afternoon. 03 Oct I plowed all day on lower place. Wife washed today. Sie Poland brought my crosscut saw home and got his own. He caught my horses while I finished fixing it for him. Annie Poland was over today helping wife fix her crab apples Mrs. Tweedles gave her. The preacher, Mr. Bunt, left wife a hymn book tonight - price 30 cts. I gave him 25 cts., still owe him 5 cts. 04 Oct I sewed 3 1/2 bushels of fall wheat on lower place. Grain went in good shape. Wife was over to her mother's in the afternoon. Rained last night. 05 Oct We were all to Church fore noon. Willie was to Sunday School in the afternoon. We were to Mrs. Poland's for dinner and supper. Misty in the morning. 06 Oct I picked up my potatoes - had 50 1/2 bushels beauty of Hebron, 5 3/4 bushels Belle, 9 bushels white elephant, 3 1/4 bushels mammoth pearl, 3 3/4 burbank seedling, 4 bushels extra early Vermont and 4 1/2 bushels mammoth pearl down to lower place. Sold them to B. Robert's at 1 shilling. Wife helped me to pick them up. We measured out 12 bushels for Pat Sheeran § 2/ $3. - 2 bushels of white elephant and other bushels of beauty of Hebron. 07 Oct I took Mrs. Chester Henry 5 bushels of potatoes § 2/ $1.25. Wife went down with me, she bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 gal coal oil 25 cts., sugar $1., 1 box fresh salmon 15 cts., 1 pair suspenders for me 30 cts., 1 doz. pearl buttons 13 cts., 3 yds. denim 60 cts., 1 stick gordon braid 25 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 1/2 lbs. soda 5 cts., 2 oz. ground cloves 10 cts., 1 package yeast cakes 10 cts., candy 2 cts. Took down 2 1/2 doz. eggs 32 cts. I plowed and furrowed out in the afternoon. I covered two pits of potatoes after night by moonlight. I forgot my half bushel at Chester Henry's. I took Bob Stokes water barrel home. 08 Oct Rained fore noon and part of afternoon. I made a pig trough and husked 2 1/2 bushels of corn and covered over Pat Sheeran's potatoes for it looks like frost. -190- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 09 Oct Pat Sheeran's came and got his potatoes - 2 bushels white elephant § 2 / 5 0 cts., 10 bushels beauty of Hebron § 2/ $2.50. Turns them on 100 lbs. of flour I got (He got 1 bell potato found on ground) from him last summer or spring. I took them home for him. I plowed the balance of the day. Wife was over to her mother's yesterday. 10 Oct I plowed all day. Finished plowing for fall wheat on lower place. I cleaned up 6 bushels of wheat for seed at night. 1 1 Oct I sewed 6 bushels of wheat and harrowed it in myself with my team. I have finished my wheat all but furrowing out last piece. I have sewed 9 1/2 bushels altogether. The ground is in good condition. Wife was over to her mother's today. Mag Poland was at our place fore noon. Wife killed 2 chickens and we had some chicken for supper. 12 Oct We were all over to Church fore noon. Jane and Mrs. Poland were over to our place in the afternoon. Sarah and Charlotte Ann Henry called. Rained some last night. 13 Oct I furrowed out last fall wheat I sewed and went back after some millet. It was too wet, I had to unbind it and shake it out. I did some of it. Sie Poland came over to help me bring it in (too wet). I let Sie have my Charley horse to go and hunt for their yearling. I went down to lower place and unbound millet and shook it out. I have eleven cocks to unbind. Hallelujah meeting commenced at Bethel tonight. 14 Oct I went over to Christopher Walker's to see him and get him to bring over his brother to look at my place when he comes to buy land. Sie Poland came over to help me draw in my millet. When I got back, threshing machine had come to Bill Robert's. Sie threshed in my place while I filed his saw. I was down to see Peter Cattanach, he was not at home. Wife went down to Stokes and picked 5 bags of apples to dry on shares (1 1/2) for drying. Annie Poland stayed with the children. 15 Oct Annie Poland and John Poland stayed at our place last night. Sie Poland helped me draw in millet all day - drew 2 loads. Wife went off to Church, Hallelujah Band. Sie Poland went with her. I took care of the children. 16 Oct Sie Poland stayed at our place last night. He helped me fore noon, draw in millet - drew in one big load. I helped Jacob Young log in the afternoon on lot 9 - 1 2 Cone. Turn work on hay I got last spring. I got Mrs. -191- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 John Allen's paring machine and fixed it so we could peel apples with it. 17 Oct I husked corn part of fore noon. Fixed top on millet at noon. Went down town afternoon and took down six bags of grain and got it chopped for my pigs. Brought up 3 barrels of water. I bought at Peter Cattanach's - 5 yds. cotton 4 5 cts. and got broom I left there on the 14th. I got receipt from William Hamilton for some money. I paid him 26th. of Sep. Eva May had croup last night about 1 am., gave her weak tea. 18 Oct New Pen. I husked corn part of fore noon and fenced potato pits. Husked corn afternoon and brought corn up to house - had 19 1/2 bushels. Mary Charlotte Carpenter and Maggie Poland were at our place all day. 19 Oct I was over to Church fore noon. Was home all afternoon. Wife was home all day. Mrs. Poland was ovter to our place fore noon. 20 Oct Father helped me husk corn all day. John E. Carpenter came to help me but John Bury came after him to help him tend on Masons. He went. Father and I husked 24 bushels and brought it up to the house. I went over to Church to meeting (Revival). 21 Oct Father helped me husk corn - husked 12 1/2 bushels and stacked the corn stalks - had 56 bushels altogether. 22 Oct I cleaned out furrows in fall wheat on lower place fore noon. I took team and went to town for some bags to draw oats. I stopped at Thomas Stokes for bags and could not get any. Wife went down with me and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 baby hood $1., 1 pair of mitts for baby 25 cts., 7 lbs. sugar 56 cts., 1 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 box salmon 15 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., 1/2 lb. pepper 13 cts., 1 box sperm oil 15 cts., 1 bottle electric oil 25 cts. Took down 3 doz. eggs 42 cts. Rained last night. Wife got from her mother - 2 1/2 lbs. butter at 22 cts. - 55 cts. 23 Oct I made rivet link for little plow clevis. Commenced to fall plow on place where I live. We had two squalls of snow today. 24 Oct I plowed fore noon. Had two heavy squalls of snow in the afternoon. Cleaned up 6 bags of barley. Sie Poland let me have $1. Wife and children went to her mother's this afternoon. -192- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 5 Oct I went to Sarnia - took 6 bags of barley. Was offered 44 cts. at Courtright. I took it to Sarnia and got 4 8 cts. for it from Jasking. Had 13 bushels 13 lbs. - came to $6.39. I bought in Sarnia some sausage 15 cts., hay for horses 25 cts., 100 fish, herron 75 cts., 2 bushels lime for Pat Sheeran 60 cts. I went to see Bob Gurd about my place - I want to sell it. I could get no satisfaction out of him. A.C. Clark wanted me to sign a paper allowing him to sell it at 2 1/2 % - I would not. 26 Oct We did not go to Church. Bill Poland took half of fish. We all went over to Mrs. Poland's. Bill and Annie Poland and Beatrice Cattanach came over to our place in the morning. 27 Oct I cleaned up 8 bags of oats and took down to Robert Stokes for Stokes had 1820 lbs. by weight. Brought up barrel of water. Rained last night. . 28 Oct I cleaned up 10 bags of oats weighed 27 bushels and 5 lbs. Wife went down town with me. She bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 yd. luster 25 cts., 1 pair shoes for Eva $1. I bought 12 bags $3. 29 Oct I cleaned oats fore noon alone. Chas. Allen helped me clean oats paid Nov. 11th. 86 cts. Afternoon cleaned up altogether 22 bags, weighed at Stokes 2020 lbs. Took load down after supper. Mrs. Poland was over to our place fore noon, wanted money for note I gave her for Bob horse. I asked her if she was going to be thrown off any on account of horse dying, she said she could not. She thrittened me of paying note for Charley horse at Wallaceburg. I told her I got value for my money. I told her I would pay her as soon as I could or as soon as I sold my place. She said she had to have it. I told her to get it. She said she would see Pete about it (that is Peter Cattanach). Mr. Hiram Beach and Lucy Levina Carpenter were visiting at our place fore noon. They were at our place for dinner. Lucy stayed at our place last night. 30 Oct Chas. Allen helped me fore noon clean oats. We cleaned 2 3 bags fore noon. I cleaned 2 bags after dinner and took load to Stokes - 25 bags and had by weight 2 3 65 lbs. I brought up a load of firewood after I got home. I put fanning mill in oat bin after dark. I borrowed 10 bags from Henry Stokes. Walter Shortt asked me for his threshing pay. 29 Oct I went to Pat 0'Hares and offered him my place for $1700. and take a mortgage on place for $200. at 6 1/2%. He offered me $1500. for it, I told him no. -193- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 31 Oct Rained most all day. I cleaned up 16 bags of oats. Nelson Cornwall served me with a summons that Mrs. Poland sued note for Bob horse. He served me about 2 or 3 o'clock PM. I went over to Mrs. Poland's and told her she had served me mean and that I wanted her to build line fence between me and Bill Hargrove as per lease. Bill said he would not do it. Mrs. Poland pretended to know nothing about it and I told them to replace my bags - 1 doz. that they got from me when Mr. Samuel took my place. Bill said I had my bags. I told him I would not take them old bags for my good ones. He said I had 6 good bags, I told him I would give him credit for them 6 bags. He followed me out to stable and gave me some of his lip and I gave him some back. I then came home and went to Sombra to see Peter Cattanach about it. He was down to Rattray's weighing oats for steamboat for Jas. King, Sarnia. I got a ride down with P.N. Henry's team and back with John Sheeran's. I saw John E. Carpenter on way home. I told him about it and some things besides. I went down afterwards and told him not to say anything about it. 01 Nov I went down town in morning and disputed the note - it cost me 30 cts. and they can do nothing about it until the 12th. of next February. I have 3 months and 12 days. I was at father's for dinner. I came home and went to Mrs. Allen S s in the afternoon as she told Mary she wanted to see me. Rained most all day. Wife is not very well at present. 02 Nov I stayed home all day. Wife was over to quarterly meeting. I kept children. Mrs. John Allen called father, called and was at our place for supper. He and I went out to see cattle, milked my cow for me. 03 Nov John E. Carpenter helped me all day clean oats. He cleaned alone fore noon. I took load of oats to Stokes 16 bags. Chas. Allen went out with me and helped him pick up 7 bags of apples at Thos. Bury's and brought them home for him as far as my place. He took team rest of way alone and brought them home. I helped John in afternoon clean oats. We cleaned 27 bags. Mrs. Bury gave me a bag of apples and a basket full for some strawberry plants. The agent for Practical Home Physician brought me my book and I paid him for it $5.75. It is leather bound and I am well satisfied with the book. He wanted to stay all night but I had no room for him, his name is Edwards from Moore Township. 04 Nov Rained most all day. Father got Dr. Merrison to see Mary Charlotte. He came out and said she had typhoid fever. I -194- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 did nothing much all day, kept horses in stable most all day. I had them harnessed to draw oats. 05 Nov I took 17 bags of oats to Stokes fore noon. Father told me Mary was very sick and that he got Doctor yesterday. I took oats to Stokes in the afternoon - 17 bags. We counted up all the oats I took him - 309 bushels. I took Stokes dry apples home and got 3 qt. cider for nothing. Ida Wright rode down with me. I went to Sombra and took down 3 doz. eggs 42 cts. and bought at Peter Cattanach's 1 box H.H. Warner pills 2/, 1 bar soap 10 cts., 1 can peaches 25 cts., 1 can salmon 15 cts., candy 2 cts., 1 box Warner's safe cure $1. Geo. Smith, Doctor, was at father's when I came back. I stopped until he went away, he had no hopes of Mary. He said she would not live long after midnight. I came home and turned my horses and got my supper and went down there again. Mary was no better. 1 stayed until after supper. I told father that Dr. said if Mary was alive to let him know about 8 am. and if she died tonight, she must be buried tomorrow as it was not safe to keep her longer as the disease she had was contagious. I came home and went to bed. John E. Carpenter came in when he was going home from getting Mrs. John Allen and told me Mary is dead, died about 25 min. to 2 am. 06 Nov I went down to father's fore noon. Mary was to be buried at 2 PM. I came home and fed the horses and got my dinner and went down again. The minister was a little late. Chas. Allen, Henry Whaley, Fred Young, William Gales, Patrick and James Sheeran were pall bearers. She was buried alongside her mother. The funeral sermon is to be preached next Sunday at 3 PM. 07 Nov I cleaned up 17 bags of oats and took them to Stokes - had 45 1/2 bushels settled up with Henry. I had 354 1/2 bushels $88.62. I then settled with Bob Stokes. Paid him all up to date $15.53 Henry Stokes took Thomas Stokes $70. out of oats that Tom gave me on the 26th. of last Sept. I had $18.62 coming to me after I paid that and after I paid Bob Stokes, I had $3.09 left. I saw Alonzo Lapish, had a talk with him about by place. I offered it to him for $1650. cash, he is going to look around for a couple weeks yet but he said he is going to buy here in a couple weeks or so. 08 Nov I cleaned up 10 bags barley. Hiram Beach and Charlotte Henry called at our place fore noon. 09 Nov We were home all fore noon. -195- Went over to Bethel to hear �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 sister, Mary's, funeral sermon. Rev. W.C. Bunt preached from 1 Cor. 10 chap. He read and took text out of same. 10 Nov I cleaned up two bags barley and took 12 bags to Courtright - had 28 25/38 bushels $12.83. Sister, Lucy, took sick almost the same as Mary. Father sent William Gales for Dr. fore noon. Rev. McCutchen, Presbyterian minister, rode down with me from Courtright to McBeth's. We pared some apples tonight. 11 Nov I fall plowed today (all day). Father was up today after a syringe. We did not have any. He had dinner at our place. Curtis Wright came after father's water barrel. I paid Mrs. John Allen 75 cts. for two half days Chas. Allen helped me clean grain. 12 Nov I plowed all day. Mrs. Albert Henry was visiting at our place fore noon. Wife went home with her for some pigs liver. Mrs. A. Henry brought us up some pork. 13 Nov I plowed all day. Patrick O'Hare had a sale today. Wife washed. She is not very well. I hear father is sick with fever. 14 Nov I cleaned up 22 bags of barley, 5 bags of it was bright. I paid John E. Carpenter $2. on work. 15 Nov I was to Sarnia, took up 22 bags of barley. Got 48 for some of it and 55 cts. for some of coloured barley - 41 18/48 bushels $19.86. Bright barley 12 bushels and 7/48 $6.60 - $26.4 6 total. I bought at Sarnia - 1 box smoked herron 30 cts., candy 6 cts., oat meal 16 cts., 1 lb. ginger snaps 16 cts., and 2/ for horse hay 25 cts. I did not get Sarnia until about 3 PM. It was dark when I left Sarnia. 16 Nov I was over to Church fore noon. Wife and children stayed home. Father came up at dark for me to write him three letters - one to Aunt Marilia Vanalstine, one to Mrs. Charles Brown and one to Aunt Jane Sifton - telling them of sister Mary's death. Father gave them a lock of hair each and gave me a lock of her hair. Looked like rain. 17 Nov John E. Carpenter helped me plow 3/4 of the day. John did not charge this day. I cleaned up 18 bags of barley and killed 8 chickens to take to Sarnia. 18 Nov I went to Sarnia with barley, took 18 bags - had 43 bushels 36 lbs. @ 52 cts. - $22.75. Took up 7 chickens and got 45 cts. per pair for them $1.57. Pat O'Hare went up with me. Pat paid for my dinner. I bought 1/2 oatmeal -196- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 wafers 6 cts., 3 loaves of bread 18 cts., 1 lb. sweet potatoes 5 cts., 1 doz. fish 10 cts., hay and stabling for team 25 cts. I was over to Port Huron - ferrage round trip 10 cts. I was up to see whether steamboats were running to Alpena or not. They are - fare on one line is $3.50 and on the other $4.50 with berth and meals. I priced some revolvers and guns - revolvers, 3 8 calibre with box cartridges, $5.75. Got a bush line for John E. Carpenter 30 cts. and one bush for Mrs. Allen. Pat O'Hare talked on the way up - he would buy my place for $1,500. 19 Nov I went down to Shortt's and paid Walter Shortt my threshing bill for 1884. Paid him in field where he was plowing $19.11. He threw off 6 cts. making it $19.05. He receipted the account. John E. Carpenter helped me clean 10 bags of barley in the afternoon. 20 Nov We were going to Sarnia, stormed some, so we did not go. I went to Sombra and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 gal. coal oil 13 cts., 1 yd. factory 9 cts. Did a few chores after I got home. 21 Nov I and Bill Eyers finished cleaning my barley and went up and cleaned his fore noon. I was at his place for dinner. I drew up a load of firewood and went down town and bought a halter shank for Jim horse 15 cts. and brought up a load of sand for John E. Carpenter. I did not get home until after dark. I went up home with Mrs. John Allen. We were going to leave children with her tonight. Wife and I are going to Sarnia tomorrow. Mrs. Allen had to go and see a sick woman near Wilkesport. We were going to leave children with her in the morning. 22 Nov I persuaded wife not to go to Sarnia. I went alone. I took up 23 bags of barley - had 56 bushels 12 lbs. and got 48 cts. per bushel - $27. I went over to Port Huron to see about taking team to Alpena. Can get the team, harness and wagon taken to Alpena for $10. from Port Huron and get them ferried across the river from Sarnia to Port Huron for 75 cts. I bought a British Bull Dog revolver for $5.75 with a box of cartridges, 38 calibre, 1 syrup barrel for 50 cts., 4 loaves of bread 24 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., 1/2 yds. lamp wick 5 cts., 1 onion that weighed 1 lb. 8 cts., 1 lb. fruit crackers 14 cts., hay for team 25 cts., ferrage 10 cts., candy 3 cts., and 2 bush, lime for John E. Carpenter 60 cts. John E. Carpenter came up with me from Chas. Henry's. I gave him $5. on work. 23 Nov I was home all day. Wife was down to see Miss Sarah -197- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Henry. me. She is very sick. I kept the children home with 24 Nov I took 50 bushels oats to Ed White's for father. Father sold him a yoke of steers for $16.. He got 26 cts. a bushel for his oats. I cleaned clock in the afternoon and cut some stovewood and took syrup out of barrel I got and put the hoops back on it again. Bill Roberts came over and wanted $2. for Jim Roberts helping me thresh 2 1/2 days and for drawing threshing machine to George Broad's. I paid him the $2. Pat O'Hare was to let me know if he could take my place this afternoon. He did not come near me. I sold 195 bushels barley. Had tallied for machine 200 bushels and got $95.41 for it. 25 Nov Snowed. I went to Sombra to see if there was any mail for me, there was not. I brought up mail for neighbours. 26 Nov I took letter up to Pat 0'Hare's. He was tjoing to Sarnia. I asked him if he had made up his mind to go to Michigan. He said he had. Then shortly after that he offered me $1450 for my place. I took him up. We are going to Sarnia today by boat. I came down and was getting ready, he came down and wanted to wait until tomorrow. I told him alright. He and I then went over to Poland's to see if they would build a line fence between me and William Hargrove. He said he would before Christmas but would give me no security that he would do it. I told him I wanted him to do it right away. He said he would not go in the snow and build a fence for any man. We had some words. I called him a liar. He shook his fist under my nose and said I was not to call him a liar. I told him again he was (that is Bill Poland). He drew a chair to strike me. I told him he hadn't better try it or something to that effect. Pat O'Hare and I went down to lower place and looked at fence there. I then went to Sombra and telegraphed to Sarnia to R.S. Gurd to see if they would discharge mortgage. They answered, they would but would charge me 2% per year difference. Telegraphing both ways cost me 58 cts. I came home and went to Pat O'Hare's and told him it was alright. I got John Sheeran's rig to go to Sarnia. Got Pat to wait til Saturday as I wanted to pit my potatoes with manure as I was afraid they would rot. I was to leave the place clear of all incumberances for this year and settle with Bill Hargrove for line fence half of the fence from William Hargrove for $13. I was to make out the papers between me and Pat O'Hare and he was to come down in the morning and sign them. Lawrence Johnston came up in the evening. I did not rough out the papers. I got James Hargrove's address from Bill Hargrove as I want to write to him about -198- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 the fence. The address is James Hargrove, Yorktown, Via Broadview, N.W. Territory. 27 Nov C.A. Witherel came for taxes. Wife paid him $19.53 and got receipt for it. I was most all fore noon hunting cow - found her in Hargrove's field. I went up to see John O'Hare, if he would help me kill my pig in the afternoon, he would. I came home and put water on and got everything ready. He came and we killed pig, got done about 4 PM. I was up to Pat 0'Hare's in the evening. Andrew Johnston and Fred Mullins helped me carry pig in at night. 28 Nov I borrowed 34 lbs. of salt from Bill Eyers with tin pail to salt my pig, she weighed 240 lbs. worth 5 1/2 cts. per lb. $13.20. I cut my pig fore noon. Afternoon, I got up a load of firewood and went down to father's for him to go to Sarnia with me tomorrow. Took them down some pork and got John Sheeran's buggy. Took some pork to Albert Henry. Sent Mrs. John Allen some pork home 14 lbs. We took the children up to Mrs. Allen's and left them there for tonight and tomorrow as we intend to go to Sarnia to make out papers about selling the place to Pat O'Hare for $1450. 29 Nov We went to Sarnia. Wife and I and father went up together. We got to Sarnia about 3:20 PM. Pat O'Hare and wife did not get up until after 10 am. It cost me $2. to get abstract of deed and 25 cts. at County Register Office to see if there is any back taxes - all clear. R.S. Gurd charged me $7. for making our writings. I paid up the back interest $90.42 and they charged me 2% on the mortgage that I paid up amount of int. to $100.62 and two dollars for discharging same and other expenses. I only had $3.44 left. Wife got her breakfast and dinner for 50 cts. Wife took up 3 doz. eggs 66 cts. and 4 1/2 lbs. butter 99 cts. and got 2 bars Victor soap 20 cts., 1 lb. of tea and balance in sugar $1.09. I bought two fish 5 cts., pickerels 5 cts. Wife bought some candy 5 cts., 1 coconut 10 cts., 1 orange 5 cts., 1/2 lb. cheese 7 cts., crackers 7 cts., 1 can oyster crackers 5 cts. I and wife got a pair of kid gloves 25 cts. I paid 2/ for hay for horses. Father stopped at Jusley Brown's on the way home. -199- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 -200- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 30 Nov We all went down to father's in the fore noon and stayed until about dark. Father got home about 4:30 PM. 01 Dec I went down town with team for buttonwood lumber. Got 1269 ft. of it. I was over to Marine City to see if boats were going to Alpena. Telephoned to Detroit, 25 cts. to see if boats were going up - last one had gone up - the others have laid up. John E. Carpenter went down with me and got 269 ft. of buttonwood lumber that I had sawed on shares. I bought a pair of felt boots at Peter Cattanach's $3. I took 46 bags of oats to father's. Chas. Allen and Henry Whaley helped me some. I settled with Bill Hargrove for south half of bush fence that Poland's should have built for $15. I gave receipt for same to Pat O'Hare and he gave me $20. that he kept out of money for place until I had settled for same. 02 Dec Father bought my horses, harness and wagon for $2 00., 150 bushels of oats at bushel, bushel of fall wheat, corn fanning mill, sewing machine, The Practical Home Physican, 3 pigs, the Writings were signed in Sarnia. Father helped me get load of oats 23 bags and John E. Carpenter and Geo. Robinson took down 17 bags fall wheat while I filed saw for Robinson. Pat O'Hare came and fixed stable for his horses. I filed Robinson's saw fore noon. John E. Carpenter and he were at our place for dinner. Pat O'Hare bought one pit of potatoes - 10 1/4 bushels $2.65. John E. Carpenter and I took down to father's 9 bags of corn and 15 bushels of corn. John E. Carpenter took down the rest of wheat - 16 bags. Father is going to keep team at his place tonight. John O'Hare bought one hog (barrow) and cleaned up barley for $3.50 pd. Some of potatoes are frozen. John Sheeran wants me to file his crosscut saw for him this week. 03 Dec I sold Chas. Allen my crosscut saw for $3. He is to pay me in two or three weeks. John E. Carpenter helped me move millet. I filed saw for Allen. He worked in my place. Harry Whaley helped me too. John and I drew 2 loads in afternoon of millet and reaper table. I gave John E. Carpenter the $3. on the saw for his work in harvest. John O'Hare paid me for the pig and barley cleaning $3.50. I sold Patrick O'Hare the other pit of potatoes for 75 cts., some of them were frozen. 04 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me all day move. Moved fanning mill, chest beams and lot of other stuff and pork. I went down town and paid Peter Cattanach $100. on account and got a receipt fore same. Bought a pair of boots for Willie - too small. P. Cattanach gave me a can of peaches -201- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 3 5 cts. John E. Carpenter went to Waybrants to Lodge. Bill Roberts and Lawrence Johnston called in evening. 05 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me move. Moved family down to father's. Moved the stove. Pat O'Hare took the big part of stove down. He bought large cupboard for 75 cts. and moving the stove. I made out Bill Roberts account. We are square $6.75 being the amount. We are all staying at father's tonight. Rained some in afternoon. 06 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me fore noon move. Got the last of stuff from the house. I brought down calf. Rained, we stayed at father's last night. I went up early to shut up chickens, they were all out before I got up. I brought down 1 pail of cream and my mother's picture looking glass. Bill Roberts brought over his account, he only allowed me 4/ per acre for reaping and I owe 2/ 1/2 acre $1.25. I have my pigs and bees and chickens yet to move. Pat O'Hare has two teams besides his own plowing. He told John E. Carpenter he is going to move in on Monday. Rained afternoon. I went up and got the pigs and drove them down to father's. John and I went up at night and got the chickens and bee hive and place where bees sat on and it rained all of time we put chickens under father's grainry. 07 Dec I went up and got my jack knife where I left it when I was cutting strings to tie chickens up to move them down to father's. The pigs went back and I drove them down to father's. I was at father's all day so was my family. Rained some. 08 Dec John E. Carpenter helped me all day move potatoes down to father's and 12 bushels to Chester Henry's, Sombra Village at 40 cts. I sold Pat O'Hare 1/4 bushel of belle 18 cts., John Sheeran got 1 bushel white elephant and 1 bushel beauty of Hebron for use of his buggy going to Sarnia. Jacob got 1 bushel belle 75 cts., 1 bushel white elephant. I drove pigs home. John E. Carpenter took potatoes to Chester Henry's wife and Charlotte Henry went down with him. Wife took down Willie's boots to exchange them. 12 bushels potatoes to Chester Henry's $2.40, 1 shirt $1.25, 1 pocket handkerchief 10 cts., 1 black tie 20 cts. Roads are muddy. 09 Dec John E. Carpenter and I made a concern on wagon box to take up 100 chickens to Brigden tomorrow. I went up to old place for pigs. 10 Dec Wife and I went to Brigden with chickens - we had 138 lbs. chickens at 5 cts. lb. $6.90. Father's chickens weighed -202- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 183 lbs. $9.15. We bought in for ourselves at John Armstrong - 3 yds. cottonade 75 cts., 6 yds. cotton 42 cts., suit for Willie $3.50, 6 yds. flannel $1.19, error in clerk of 73 cts., 2 sticks of braid 10 cts., 10 yds. wincey $1.25, 4 yds. of print 40 cts., 2 1/2 yds. of print 20 cts., 3 yds. of cotton 30 cts., 4 yds. shirting 50 cts., 5 yds. cotton flannel $1.25, 1 jack knife, 1 pair of shoes for Eva 40 cts., 1/4 lbs. tobacco 10 cts., 2 1/2 yds. turkish toweling for cloak for Eva 63 cts., 2 yds. cotton flannel 20 cts., embroidery and buttons 42 cts., suit of clothes for myself $8., (he threw me in a cap with suit, price of cap was 75 cts.), 1 pocket book for wife 15 cts. Wife bought 1 pair rubbers 45 cts., candy 5 cts., 1 can oysters 25 cts., 2 dinners 50 cts., and hay for horses 2 5 cts. We started from father's about 2 am. and got in Brigden about 10 AM. Left Brigden about 3 PM. and got home about 8 PM. 11 Dec We butchered father's pigs fore noon. Two of them after I went up after pigs and got father's scythe at Bill Roberts. 12 Dec I went to Wallaceburg to pay last note on Charley horse. It is not due until 27th. of March. W.A. Pont threw off half on interest $2.50 note. Was given for $55. at 10% for one year, 8 months of time had expired. I bought 1 lb. fruit crackers 15 cts., 1 pipe 5 cts., 1/3 lb. dates 5 cts., 1 pair boots $2.75, 2 pairs drawers $2. I left home about 9 am. and got in Wallaceburg about 1 PM. Hunted for W.A. Pont until about 3 PM. I left Wallace burg about sun down and got home at 8 PM. Father and wife were over to set up with Mrs. Broad. 13 Dec I went to Sombra and paid Wallace May blacksmith bill amounting to $5.21. He took little plow clevis back 25 cts. My bill from one year ago last August was only $7.35. I paid his $2. on 26th. of last Sept. He receipted at foot of the account. Mrs. George Broad c-1885 Phillips (ARGALL) -203- �- James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 14 Dec I was home all day and took care of Eva. Wife and Willie went over to see Mrs. George Broad. She got home before dark. Stepmother and father stayed up until 11 PM. and kept on fire. I and wife got up, she got me some breakfast as I was going to walk to Sarnia to take the cars and go to Alpena to see Aunt Marilla. Snowed some in fore part of night. 15 Dec I left home about 12 o'clock midnight and got in Sarnia before day light. Crossed ferry to Port Huron 5 cts. and got in Port Huron 7:30 am. Bought railroad ticket to Au Sauble $5.55 and change cars three times - from Port Huron to Vassar on narrow gauge Vassar to Alger on Michigan Central R.R. to Alger to Au Sauble on the Detroit Bay City and Alpena railroad. Orange 5 cts., stage ticket from Au Sauble to Alpena $3.35, hack hire from station to Jockey house 2 5 cts. 16 Dec Supper, bed and breakfast 75 cts. We left^Au Sauble before daylight. I got 2 lbs. lemon cream crackers 2 5 cts., dinner in Alcona 50 cts. Got in Alpena after dark. Bought 6 envelopes and 6 sheets of writing paper 10 cts. Changed horses 4 times. Total cost of trip to Alpena $11.52. 17 Dec Bed and breakfast 50 cts., candy 15 cts. in Alpena House. I posted a letter to wife 2 cts. and walked out to Uncle Vanalstine's, South Bend, 7 miles from Alpena. Got there about 10 am. I froze my left ear going out. I stopped at Uncle Vanalstine's balance of day and same night. 18 Dec Lambert Vanalstine went up with me to Robert McLeod•s to Maple Ridge township, Alpena, 14 miles northeast from Uncle Vans. Got to Bobs about 3 PM. Stayed there the balance of day and they did not know me. Bob's, cousin Jane, thought it was me. 19 Dec Robert McLeod and I went over to Schnaders to get his crosscut saw - a Monarch lighting one man saw. Robert McLeod told Schnader he was going down to Wolf Creek with me. Schnaders swore like everything. I helped Bob saw firewood drags and stovewood blocks until 3 PM. We got supper at Bob's and started for Uncle Vans 4 PM. 14 miles, we got down to Uncle Vans about 11 PM. I froze my left ear and left foot some. I gave Bob McLeod wizzard coin holder and Lambert Vanalstine one. 20 Dec Robert McLeod and I went down to Wolf Creek to look at some land. We looked at west 1/2 of the south east 1/4 section Township 29, 3 range 6 owned by Moser - 80 acres beach and maple land; and north east 1/4 of the north west -204- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1/4 of section 10 Township 29 6 - 40 acres burned land owned by Blackburn and; east 1/2 of the south east 1/4 of section 3 Township 29 range 6 owned by Potter - 80 acres part beach and maple and part burned land; and the north east 1/4 of the north west section 11 Township 29 range 6 owned by Collins - 40 acres burned land. We had our dinner at James McKay's father's. It was dusk when we left Wolf Creek and it was about 11 o'clock when we got to Uncle Vans. We were tired and sore. It is 14 miles from Uncle Vans to Wolf Creek. -205- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 21 Dec Uncle and Aunt Marilla and I went to Church in King Settlement. It was a Dutchman that preached. He took his text from St John 10 Chap 27 & 28 verses in the fore noon. Afternoon, I stayed at Uncle Vans. Robert McLeod and I stayed at Uncle Vans last night. Robert McLeod went home in the fore noon. Robert gave me description of land before he went. 22 Dec I stayed at Uncle Vans last night and made him two elm axe handles. Snowed most all day. Aunt and I went out and gathered some good thread for Uncle. I wrote a letter for Aunt to Aunt Jane Sifton. 2 3 Dec Uncle Van and I went out to Alpena to see about buying some land for me. Uncle went over to see Blackburn and then he told me that Blackburn had offered him the land for $50. and pay for making out the writings and that we were to meet him at Seth L. Carpenter's law office to get the writings made out. I bought 1 pair thick red stockings for $1. and one pair rubbers for $1. and dinner for Uncle and I 50 cts. at the Golden Eagle. We then went down to Seth Carpenter, Lawyer Carpenter's law office to get papers made out. Blackburn came around shortly after we got there but he would not pay for getting up the writings, I told Uncle I would pay for them. I gave $50. on land and $1. for making out the deed and James McKay's deed and for telephoning 25 cts. I went down and saw Mr. Potter about his land. He wants $2. per acre for his land half down and your own time to pay balance at 7% interest. I got supper at Albion House 25 cts. and bed at Alpena House. I could not get my deed registered today but S.L. Carpenter was to send it up to the register office and then they would send it to me by post. -206- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Registration of Land Sale Alpena County, Michigan -207- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 24 Dec I stayed at Alpena House. Had to pay for bed and breakfast 60 cts., nipple for Jane McKay's baby 5 cts., stage ticket from Alpena to Au Sauble $4. Left Alpena 15 min. to 3 am. and got in Au Sauble about noon. I bought ticket from Au Sauble to Port Huron, the same route that I went up on, $5.55, 1 doz. smoked herron 10 cts., 1 lb. lemon cream crackers 12 cts., 4 oranges 10 cts. Left Au Sauble for Alger at noon. Had to wait at Alger for the M.C.R.R. train about 3 hours. Left Alger after dark and got to Vassar about 11 PM. The narrow gauge had gone and we had to stay at Vassar all night. We had a big time with hotel rummers. 25 Dec Supper, bed and breakfast 75 cts., hack fee from station to hotel and back. We left Vassar about 8:30 and got in Port Huron about noon. Crossed in the Port Huron ferry 5 cts. and walked home from Sarnia. Left Sarnia about 2 PM. and got home at 7 PM. just as my folks were eating supper. I got a chance of riding about 4 miles on the way down from Sarnia. I found my children sick with bad colds. I bought 10 cts. worth of candy for children in Courtright. Total amount I spent besides my place $26.42, place $53.28 altogether $79.67. 26 Dec I stayed at home all day and tended children so wife could sew. I felt tired and sore all day. Curtis Wright and John E. Carpenter took team and went up to Jacob Young's for firewood. They pulled tongue out of Sleigh and had to go to Wilkesport to get it fixed - cost 50 cts. Wife got a letter from her cousin that was in Germany. He is in Austria now. 27 Dec I went to Courtright with John Sheeran to see if I could get work in salt block. The head man was not at home. I called at Express office to pay note on reaper. Note was not there. I got home at noon. I went down town afternoon and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1/2 gal. coal oil 12 cts. and one bot. horehound toln and elecome pain 25 cts. for colds for children. 18 Dec John E. Carpenter took wife down town. She went over to Marine City and bought 10 yds. prints 90 cts., 8 yds. print 40 cts., 3 yds. print 18 cts., 2 yds. waist lining 25 cts., 1 cap for Willie 65 cts., 1 handkerchief 10 cts., ferrage 20 cts. Wife stopped at Chester Henry's at night. 19 Dec Wife stayed at Chester Henry's all day. 20 Dec Wife stayed at Chester Henry's last night and part of today. John E. Carpenter brought her home with the team -208- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 from Sombra. 28 Dec Wife and Willie went over to Church. I stayed home and took care of Eva, she has a bad cold. Wife did not come home. I went after her, found her at Albert Henry's. It began to rain last night and rained some today. Snow is going fast. 29 Dec I went down town to hear nomination of councilors. I was at Chester Henry's for dinner. Father went down with me. I went to post office after dinner to see if deeds had come for my place in Alpena, I got them. When I got back to town hall, the nominations were all over. I bought at M.L. Burnham's - 1 lb. red yarn 60 cts., 1/2 lb. blue 30 cts. Father went down with me. 30 Dec Father said it rained last night, snow is all gone excepting in fence corners. We had good sleighing, snowed all day before Christmas and sleighing was good before that. I went down town to get over the river, the ice was rotten. I did not go over. I got post card from Express agent that reaper note had come to Courtright. It rained some in afternoon. I got home before dark. 3 1 Dec I went to Courtright and paid one note for reaper $25. Brantford reaper. I tried to get work in Courtright Salt Works. I could not as they had all the men they wanted. I bought 5 pens 5 cts., peppermint lozenges 10 cts., 2 smoked herron 2 cts. Wife had gone up to Mrs. Albert Henry's when I had got home. I did not get home until after dark. I took care of horses and went up to where wife was. I made her believe I was going up to Bill Robert's candy pull. -209- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 1885 Sombra Twp., Ontario 01 Jan I was at home all day. Part of afternoon, John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright and Henry Young and I went up to Mrs. Albert Henry's and cut some stovewood for her. Snowed and blowed in evening. Father and stepmother went up to Capt. Gales and William Hargrove's. 02 Jan I filed George Henry Bury's saw 25 cts. and he helped father saw stove wood rest of day. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright helped and were over to Church. 03 Jan I filed Jacob Young's crosscut saw 25 cts. and helped father saw some stove wood and then I went to town to see Bob Gormely if he wanted to buy a horse. He has made up his mind not to buy. I bought at M.L. Burnham's - candy 5 cts. 04 Jan Wife went to Church. I stayed home with the children, Eva and Willie. She went up to her mother's after Church and did not get home until after dark. Sie Poland gave Eva and Willie 10 cts. each. 05 Jan I helped father saw stove wood fore noon on John Sheeran's place. Wife went down town in the morning to get herself a dress, 8 yds. cashmere $4., 1 1/2 doz. buttons 10 cts., 1 spool cotton 5 cts., 2 spools silk 10 cts., 1 spool silk twist 5 cts., 1 stick braid. Miss Minnie Roberts is making her the dress. John E. Carpenter settled up tonight. He owes me $1.15 my way and $1.30 his way. Father went down with me to vote for council and for or against railroad bonus. I did not go near the poles. Wife and I came home together. Father waited until after dark. 06 Jan I went to Sarnia on James Bury stage from Capt. Gales 50 cts. I went over to Port Huron (ferrage 5 cts.), 1 lb. fruit crackers 15 cts. I hunted over Port Huron for work, could not get any. I took the 4:25 train to Imlay City $1., 1 oranges 10 cts. I got in Imlay City about 6:30 pm. I walked out to Black's Corners and stayed at John Hagadores all night. He married Uncle Alexander's wife's grand daughter before Uncle Alexander married her. 07 Jan I went out to Uncle Alexander's this morning and got there about nine am. Aunt Phoebe is very sick and has been confined to her bed for about five months. I was at Uncle's for dinner, after dinner I went over to Joseph -210- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Aldrich. He married the girl grandfather raised (Esther Chapman). I stayed there a little while and then I went down to Uncle Alexander's step grand daughter's, her name is Annie Phelps. I stayed there for supper and then he and I went over to Uncle Alexander's cousin. James Carpenter and wife came down to his father's from Brown City. We had quite a visit in the evening and then Phelps and I went over to his place. I stayed there all night. Tombstone of Esther (Chapman) & Joseph Aldrich East Goodland Cemetery, Lapeer County, HI 08 Jan Phelps and I went up to Uncle Alexander's after breakfast and saw their cousin. James Carpenter drove me down to Imlay City. I took the train there for Port Huron $1. Crossed river to Port Sarnia and bought ticket for Ingersoll and return $4. I left Sarnia about 12 am. to Ingersoll, had to change cars at London. Got in Ingersoll about 3:15 pm. I bought 1 lb. ginger snaps 15 cts. I walked out to Uncle Charles Sifton, 7 miles. I got there about dusk. The first one of them that I met was cousin James Sifton, Belle Sifton cousin is not very well, has been complaining for some time. 09 Jan I stayed at Uncle Chas. Sifton's all night. I helped thresh peas a little while in the morning for cousin Joe Sifton. I blistered my hand. Cousin Belle is not very -211- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 well. Cousin Joseph Sifton and I went to Thamesford to see my father's stepmother. Found her very well, she is nearly blind. It snowed some in the evening. Joe and I came back to Uncle's. Joseph Sifton Family c1906 Leonard, Sarah (Couse), John, Meta, Joseph & Florence 10 Jan I stayed at Uncle's all night. Slept with cousin Joe both nights. I helped Uncle Chas. Sifton split wood fore noon. Aunt Jane Sifton and cousin Belle went to Thamesford to see Dr. for Belle. They got back at noon. I filed cousin Joe's crosscut saw afternoon and went down to Thamesford for Autograph Album 25 cts. and got back to Uncle's about 5 pm. Cousin Belle is not any better. Wife went down town and bought at Peter Cattanach's - 1 shawl $3.50, 1 lb. crackers 10 cts., 4 yds. print 40 cts., 2 doz. buttons 8 cts., 3 lbs. prunes 24 cts., 1 can oyster 2 5 cts. At Geo. Smith's - candy 5 cts. She owes Cattanach on shawl 1.20. 11 Jan I stayed at Chas. Sifton's all night and day. Cousin Belle and cousin Joseph and Aunt Jane Sifton wrote in my autograph album and I wrote in cousin Belle's. Rained most all day. -212- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 12 Jan I was going to walk out to Ingersoll to take the 4:56 am. train but it was raining and very dark and I could not go. I waited until after daylight and walked out to Ingersoll and got there about 11:15 am. A breakman had his finger and thumb smashed in Ingersoll. I waited until train came at 12:15 am. Got in London about 1:15 pm and had to wait in London for the 2:30 train going to Sarnia. Got in Sarnia about 4:30 pm. I went up to Thorn to get 1/2 doz. photographs taken from a negative we had taken on the 20th. of last August. He charged me 75 cts. I bought 1 almanac 15 cts., 1 lb. fruit crackers 12 cts., 1 book autograph album verses 20 cts. I went up to Lawrence Exchange and signed my name and paid for bed and went to bed. 13 Jan I got breakfast at Farmers Exchange 2/. I went down to ferry to cross over to Port Huron. When I found a man going down to Courtright, he asked me to ride down with him. I did. I walked from Courtright home. Got home just as our folks were at dinner. I did nothing in the afternoon. I went up to photograph gallary and found I had left my mitts there. 14 Jan I went down town and paid Peter Cattanach $1.20 balance due him on shawl wife got from him on the 10th. of this month and exchanged spool of thread. Ida Wright came home today. She is going to work in Marine City, going tomorrow. I got home about 2 pm. and did nothing in the afternoon. 15 Jan I went up to Chas. Henry's to get corn sheller. He had taken it home. John E. Carpenter took team and went to draw a load of firewood, could not as team could not stand up on the ice. I drove Ida Wright down town. John E. Carpenter borrowed $10. from me to pay for fixing his cutter. Snowed last night some. C.C. Gary stopped at father's last night and today, fixed our pail. 16 Jan Snowed again last night. I did nothing fore noon. Afternoon I filed John Edgar Bury's crosscut saw 2 5 cts. Snowing again tonight and blowing and drifting in the house upstairs. C.C. Gary stopped at father's all day. He is a tinker and pedlar. He is a cripple, his right leg is bent back at the knee joint caused by having black erisipless. He stayed at father's tonight. 17 Jan I did nothing fore noon. Afternoon I walked down town and got a ride back with John Moran. I gave Chas. C. Gary 15 cts. for fixing ears on tin pail, he left at father's this morning for Urias Dawson's, Wilkesport. Snow is drifting -213- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 very bad, the wind is in the west. The river St. Clair ice broke loose again and jammed again. This is the fourth time it has done so this winter. Mrs. Hargrove, father's wife's mother has been staying at father's for the last three days. She is quite old and feeble, her eyes are sore too. 18 Jan We were home all day as it was very cold. letter to Aunt Marilla Vanalstine. I wrote a 19 Jan I was over to Marine City to try and get a house to rent. Could not. Saw a man by name of Shaket who wanted to buy a horse, told him father had one he wanted to sell. He promised to meet father in Sombra tomorrow at 2 pm. at Andrew Smith's. I posted a letter to Mordie Carpenter, Uncle Jabes Carpenter in Port Burwell and one to Aunt Marilla Vanalstine. Candy 4 cts., 2 letters 4 cts. 2 0 Jan I did nothing fore noon. Afternoon father* and I took horses to Sombra. Shaket did not come. We waited until near sun down. We drove Charley horse down and led Jim horse. We had John E. Carpenter's cutter. 21 Jan I went down town and bought 1/2 gal. coal oil at Peter Cattanach's 13 cts. I went over to Marine City, saw a man there by the name of Lovejoy who wants to buy a horse. He is to meet father at Sombra tomorrow at 2 pm. at M.L. Burnham's. Willougby Smith was buried in Sombra today, he was the nephew of Andrew Smith. Photographs that I ordered when I came home from London came today. I gave John E. Carpenter one of them. It is cold yet. 22 Jan I walked over to Marine City and saw Joseph Heisler. Rented his house - paid him $2. on it. I then rode down to Roberts Landing with Nomer Staley. I went in and saw sister, Lucy, at Roberts place. Stayed a few minutes with her. I crossed on the ice to Port Lambton and walked out Lambton Line to Capt. Gales and then east home. Got my dinner and drove Jim horse down to Sombra to let Lovejoy see him. He was at M.L. Burnham's as he said he would be. He said Jim horse was to light for his work. John E. Carpenter took horses to Wilkesport and got them shod. I gave him the shoes - cost setting 8 shoes $1. John E. Carpenter borrowed Pat Sheeran's bob sleigh for one for tomorrow to move. John E. Carpenter tried to get P.N. Henry to take a load for me, he did not like to. We loaded up and taken. Father and I started for Marine City about 11 pm. We had to go around by Port Lambton the same way as I went home this afternoon. -214- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 23 Jan Father and I got to Marine City about 3 am. I went and woke Joseph Heisler up and got the key to house and paid him $4. paying the rent for one month. We unloaded stuff. Joe Heisler helping us, then father and I started for home again same way as we came. We got to father's about 6 am. I put horses in the stable and loaded up stove, pork, cradle and started from father's about 8 am. same way as before. Brother, John E. Carpenter, came with me this time. We got to Marine City about 11:30 am. We unloaded and set stove up and then John E. took team home. I stayed at Marine City. I went up and saw the custom house officer. He was to come down and look at my stuff this afternoon, (he did not come). I brought a broom 25 cts., 1 seven inch elbo and 1/2 cord softwood from Nomer Staley $1. I fixed up stove and made myself some bean soup and walked around town a little while and then came home. Found Joseph Heisler's ash barrel afire. I went and told him of it, they put it out. I went to bed. 24 Jan I stayed in Marine City. Wife stayed at father's. I got up and got my breakfast and then crossed the ice to Sombra and started out to father's. Met John E. Carpenter coming with wife and children. John got out and I got in and I drove wife and children around by Port Lambton to Marine City. Got to Marine City about noon. I put Charley horse in stable and took lunch and helped fix up a little. I bought 3 chairs $1.37, one kitchen table with drawer $2.25, 1 mop stick 15 cts. Took Charley horse out and crossed on ice to Sombra and drove out to father's. Father and John are cleaning up my fall wheat, will have about 2 5 bushels. I got supper at father's. Then John came down to Lodge. Drove down in his cutter. I rode down with him to Mrs. Mays, Sombra, and then I walked across the ice to Marine City. I brought clock, gun and wife's hat with me. Cut some wood. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Heisler came over in the evening a little while. I went over and asked them to come over. After they went home I went to bed, slept a little while then I woke up. I could not get to sleep anymore so I got up and wrote this stuff. Will make some ginger tea and go to bed. I saw custom officer this morning. Duty on wheat is 20 cts. on bushel, of flour 20 cts. on dollar. Snowing tonight. 25 Jan I was sick in bed all day with fever and cold. I took two doses of quine and two Warner's pills at night. 26 Jan John E. Carpenter took my wheat to mill at Wallaceburg Pattened roller grist mill. I met him on Lambton Line. We crossed the ice at Lambton to Roberts Landing and then drove up to Marine City. Unloaded the flour, 8 bags. Left one bag for father and the bran and the shorts. -215- �1 James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Drove around by Lambton, crossed over the ice. There was a team that went through the ice between Lambton and Sombra. One horse was drowned, the ice is very poor. I was afraid of ice when I was crossing. I bought a buck saw $1. at Lewis Cottrell's. I went up to father's with John E. Carpenter and got our washboard and old axe father gave me to split wood. 27 Jan I made a saw horse fore noon and cut some wood for stove. I finished cutting wood afternoon. Wife went over to Sombra afternoon. I kept the children. I bought pattened saw axe for small saws $1., 1 dust pan. I paid duty on flour 800 lbs. at $2.25 per 100 - $18. at 20% duty on dollar $3.60, 3 1/2 bushels beans $4. 10% duty on dollar 40 cts., household goods came free except entry fee. Entry fee for free goods 70 cts., entry fee for flour and beans 70 cts. - total paid $5.40. I tried to get a job of bucking wood, failed. I set my hand saw (new saw set works fast - first rate) It is cold. , 28 Jan I went and bought 5 cts. worth soft coal to try and see how it would burn. It burned first rate. Jane Poland came over to see us. She brought note from father saying he had settled with Peter Cattanach and Mrs. Poland for me. I fixed rockers on cradle. Wife and Jane Poland went uptown. Wife bought 1/2 gal. syrup 20 cts., keeps cold. I wrote a letter to cousin, Belle Sifton, Thamesford, Ont. 29 Jan I went and bought 1/2 ton soft coal $2. Jane Poland stayed with us last night. I made wood box, coal was delivered in the afternoon. I bought 1/2 cord softwood from Nomer Staley $1.15. I drew it into wood shed by myself. Jane Poland went home in the afternoon. I was sick at night. 30 Jan I was sick all day with bad cold and fever. most all day, not able to do anything. I was in bed 31 Jan I went over to father's in fore noon. Was there for dinner. Father gave me my note that I gave Peter Cattanach and for receipt for account in full to date. Father gave him my horses for them. He also settled with Mrs. Poland for me. He gave her my lumber wagon, bin of oats and set of double harness. She allowed me my claim against her for fixing line and for some borrowed money that her husband borrowed from me before he died. She gave receipt for claim at 4 division court in County of Lambton, Ontario. I got a letter tonight from cousin Jabey Mordica Carpenter, Uncle Jabes Carpenter's only living son. -216- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 01 Feb We were in all day. Mrs. Beebe lives in same house we do, upstairs. She called in the afternoon and borrowed 2 papers. I wrote a letter to cousin, Jabey Mordica Carpenter. 02 Feb I bucked wood most all day - 1/2 cord cut twice into four for our own stove. Wife went uptown and bought 3 lbs. beef 24 cts., 1 peck potatoes 10 cts., onions 11 cts., sausage 8 cts. I kept the children. Wife and children were over to Heisler's this afternoon. I finished splitting wood. 03 Feb I went over to father's. Rode out with Bill Eyer's. Paid him for salt I borrowed of him last fall to salt my pig 25 cts. for 32 lbs. of salt. I got money for calf at Peter Cattanach's that Thomas Conlin left there for calf. Father sold him the calf. Stepmother sent over some milk for children. I crossed on the ice. Dide Lawden was buried today at Catholic Church, Sombra. 04 Feb I bought one pair heel braces 10 cts., 1 fire shovel 10 cts. I went over to Mrs. Albert Henry's stovewood bee in the afternoon. I walked home at night, left father's at 7 pm and got home at 9 pm. 05 Feb I bought rocking chair for wife $1.50. I went out to Ed Tully shanty, lot 28, in con 11. Hired with Robert Laugheed to cut elm and saw logs. I was at father's for dinner. Rode out to shanty from my old place with William Gales. 06 Feb I cut logs fore noon. Afternoon I rode out to banking with Bill Gales. Helped him unload and rode out to baseline with him. Simon Poland and Henry Youngs called in evening. I did not get up. 08 Feb I was home fore noon. I went over to Sombra. to Robt. Gormely's and waited for Bill Gales. shanty with him. Walked out Rode out to 09 Feb I filed two saws fore noon and helped saw some. Rained most of the afternoon. We cut a few logs. Rain stopped us. 10 Feb I filed one saw fore noon for Conlon boys for Laugheed filed the saw I used at noon and sawed balance of day. is getting colder. It 11 Feb I sawed all day with Spencer. It is very cold. All of the teamsters had their faces, nose or some other part of -217- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 their bodies froze. Wallaceburg. Mercury was 30 degrees below zero in 12 Feb I filed three saws fore noon. Spencer. 13 Feb I sawed all day. Geo. Spencer. Sawed afternoon with Geo. Filed my saw at noon. Cut 29 logs with 14 Feb I sawed all day. Cut 26 logs with Geo. Spencer. Walked home from shanty. Joseph Bullyew, Joe Declare and Avery Tomlin came out with me as far as their places. I got home about 11:20 pm. 15 Feb I walked out to father's fore noon and was there for dinner. Got brother, John E. Carpenter, to take my place in shanty as I had to get some firewood. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier called in evening. •» 16 Feb I walked over to Sombra to sell my wood to buy corn. Went to Bob Stokes. He was not at home. I tried to sell it at the grist mill, Sombra, could not. I got a dollar from father. John E. Carpenter started for shanty this morning. I brought 1/2 cord of wood from Homer Staley $1. and got it into the wood shed. 17 Feb I cut the 1/2 cord of wood into twice fore noon and split it. Wife went over to Sombra and got 40 cts. Chester Henry owes me for potatoes and got my pants at Lester's that John E. Carpenter sent to me by Martin Sheeran. She bought 1 1/2 lbs. butter 20 cts., 1 bar soap 6 cts. I kept the children while wife was gone, while I was cutting wood in wood shed. I bought in the afternoon - 6 awls 12 cts., 1 ball shew thread 10 cts. and was 2 cts. and fixed my boot that I saw cut at shanty. 18 Feb I started for shanty fore noon. Went around by father's and got strap to fix my boots. Walked out to Landing, got a ride from there to shanty. Arthur Garvey got there for dinner. Sawed afternoon with Geo. Spencer and Mike Conlin. 19 Feb I sawed all day with Mike Conlin and Geo. Spencer. our saw at noon. Filed 20 Feb I sawed all day with Geo. Spencer and Mike Conlin. 21 Feb I sawed fore noon with Bill Pulver and Mike Conlin. I went home in the afternoon. Rode to banking ground with Dick Johnston. Walked rest of the way home, got a letter from cousin, Jabey Carpenter. Posted a letter to Robt. -218- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 McLeod, Alpena, Mich. 22 Feb I walked across River St. Clair to Sombra on ice. I rode out to Capt. Gales with William Ellis. Bill Gales and his team harnessed to go to Thomas Bury to go to shanty. I rode with him to shanty. I lent Bill Gales my chain. Jane Poland and Ida Wright were to see wife at night. They were at our place for supper. I was to shanty. Lazarus Ellis Children Jane {Kellam), Mary (Robson), Sarah (Bury) Isaac, Archaless & William 23 Feb Mrs. Frank Prier died yesterday and was buried today. I sawed all day with Mike Conlin and Bill Pulver. We cut 40 elm logs. Wife and children were over to Chester Henry's, Sombra. 24 Feb Mike Conlin, Bill Pulver and I sawed fore noon, cut 12 elm logs. Bill Pulver and I sawed together afternoon, cut 6 elm logs. I filed saw at noon. 25 Feb Bill Pulver and I sawed together all day, cut 2 6 elm logs. Bill Poland and Alexander Chartier were at our place at night. -219- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 26 Feb Bill Pulver and I and Mike Barris sawed together all day. We finished cutting on 29 fore noon and commenced on lot 26 afternoon. I filed our saw at noon. I felt sick afternoon. 27 Feb I was sick all night with bad cold. Started for home in the morning, got home to Marine City before noon. Was in bed all afternoon. Wife is sick with bad cold too. 28 Feb I fixed my felt boots fore noon and filed my buck saw. I was uptown afternoon and bought 2 cts. worth of bristles. 01 Mar I was at home all day. Was down to river twice to see how crossing was. It is not very good. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier came to our place this afternoon. They were going to cross the river to go home. I coaxed them to come and stay at my place. They would not. I watched them, they went a little way out and turned and came back and stayed at our place all night. Their £eet were all wet. They changed their stockings and I gave them some ginger tea. They slept out in the kitchen. Jane Poland lent wife 50 cts. Snowed some afternoon. 02 Mar I was loafing around Marine City all day. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier stayed at our place all day. The ice is very poor. John Waybrant broke through and went down until his pole saved him from going clear in. Jane Poland bought for wife 1 lb. butter 18 cts., 1 bar of soap 5 cts., 1 quart of milk 5 ct. 03 Mar I loafed around town all day. Could not get any work. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier were at our place all day. 04 Mar I was around town all day. Jane Poland and Josephine Chartier stayed at our place all day. They washed for wife. Josephine Chartier went over to Feeb Saph just before supper. 05 Mar I walked around town fore noon. Hired to Aaron Westbrook for the afternoon for 50 cts. 1 lamp chimney 5 cts., moving a house. Jane Poland stayed at our place all day. Josephine Chartier came and got her clothes. 06 Mar Walked around town fore noon. After, Jane Poland and I went to Canada. I went out to father's and then up to Patrick 0'Hare's and sold him my corn 20 cts. and 3 bushels to John O'Hare. Was there for supper. 07 Mar I stayed at father's all night. Pat and John O'Hare came and got my corn. John got 3 bushels 60 cts., Pat got 16 -220- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 bushels $3.20. Pat O'Hare paid me for a peck of bella potatoes I sold him before I moved. I got ride to Sombra, came across in ferry, charge round trip 50 cts. I got 1/2 cord of softwood Staley daughter $1. Cut up wood afternoon and split it, cut it twice in two. I went uptown and bought 1/2 gal syrup 20 cts., 5 yds. bleach cotton 4 5 cts., butter 24 cts., apples 5 cts. 05 Mar The steamer Omar D. Conger came down from Port Huron to Marine City. She tried to break up the ice. She ran up on the ice, got fast and had to lay in the ice until morning for the ice was on bottom of river. Omar D. Conger 08 Mar I was at home most all day. Was upstairs to Mr. Beebe. They live upstairs of the same house we do. Miss Ida Wright and Miss Seaforth and Josephine Chartier and another girl called at our place in the evening. 09 Mar I bought 3 lbs. sugar 21 cts., 4 lbs. oatmeal 2 0 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. Posted a letter to the editor of Alpena Argus and received a letter from cousin, Belle Sifton. 10 Mar I went for Scott to take me across the River St. Clair. He could not, he let me have his boat. I rowed across to Canadian side, but could not land as the ice was running too heavy. I rowed back again. Just at noon, Thomas Whitely and Joe Harris came over from Canada with a couple of passengers. I got ready and went back with them, charged me 25 cts. When we got to Canadian side, we had -221- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 to haul boat out of cakes of running ice, sometimes we had to run the boat onto the cakes of ice then walk from one cake to the other and pull boat after us. I was at father's for dinner, got to shanty before dark. 11 Mar I sawed for Laugheed all day with Rankin Workman and Henry Smith. 12 Mar I sawed for Laugheed all day with Smith. in the afternoon. Went home sick 13 Mar I sawed all day for Laugheed with Rankin Workman. saw yesterday afternoon. Filed 14 Mar I worked for Laugheed all day. Filed saw fore noon. Sawed balance of day with R, Workmen and Smith. Smith came to camp last night. 15 Mar I walked out to Sombra. Ice was so poor that I would not go home. I went to father's for dinner. Wrote a letter to wife and then went to shanty. 16 Mar I had bad toothache. I sawed fore noon. filed saws for Laugheed. Afternoon I 17 Mar I filed saws part of the day. Made an axe handle and a beadle and sawed part of afternoon with Laugheed. 18 Mar Made a beadle and filed saw fore noon. Spencer for Laugheed afternoon. Sawed with Geo. 19 Mar I filed some saws and set one fore noon for Laugheed. Frank Rivers and John E. Carpenter came after me to vote for Scott Act. went with them, stopped at John Blakes for John Brown too. We had dinner there. I voted and went home to Marine City and bought 1/2 cord of softwood and got it into wood shed. 20 Mar I cut wood twice in two and split it and went to shanty. Crossed the river on ice today and yesterday. 21 Mar I worked for Laugheed all day. Cut logs fore noon. Afternoon we cut firewood at shanty door. John Doran and I sawed together. 22 Mar Sunday, I stayed at shanty for breakfast and dinner and got some money. Afternoon about 4 pm., started for home, got there just dusk. Ed Tully gave me $10. on work for Robt. Laugheed. -222- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 23 Mar I paid Joseph Heisler $6. on rent to settle with him up to March 27th. Bought 1/2 cord softwood from Staley $1. Crossed River St. Clair on ice. Ice was very poor, you could see water gush up through the ice. I was at father's for dinner, went to shanty. Got there early. Bought crosscut saw gauge for Robt. Laugheed 75 cts. in Marine City. Got a letter for wife from her cousin, Grace Hamlyn, Bowmanville. I got it at Sombra and put it in another envelope and sent it to wife in Marine City. 24 Mar I filed three saws and gunned one and made two axe handles for Robt. Laugheed. 25 Mar I sawed all day with Geo. Spencer and John Doran. logs for Robt. Laugheed. Cut 3 0 26 Mar I jointed two saws and filed them fore noon. Afternoon, I sawed with John Sheeran and Geo. Spencer - cut 15 logs for Robt. Laugheed. 27 Mar I sawed all day for Robt. Laugheed with Henry Smith. Cut 20 logs. Heard Walpole Indian brassband came and played at our camp. First bluebird today. 28 Mar I sawed for Robt. Laugheed all day with Henry Smith - cut 24 logs. 29 Mar After breakfast, I started for home. Crossed river in Whitely's ferry 25 cts. I was home for dinner. Mrs. Arthur Rattray died yesterday. He died only a couple of weeks before her of typhoid fever. Stayed home all day after I got home except a little while - up to Staley's. 30 Mar I cut 1/2 cord of softwood twice in two fore noon. Snowing most all fore noon. Afternoon, I went to shanty. Bought 4 awls for 4 cts., quine 10 cts., at Parkinson, Wilkesport. I went around by father's and got my old boots. We had supper at lot 22 camp, Rankin Workman and I. We got at our camp, lot 28 con 12, about 9 pm. Slushy tonight. 31 Mar I sawed all day with Rankin Workman and Henry Smith for Robt. Laugheed. 01 Apr I filed two crosscut saws for John Stone for Robt. Laugheed fore noon. We all got our time after dinner, Laugheed made up my time - 1 month 4 1/2 days at $18. per month. Crosscut saw gauge 75 cts. for month $21.10 total $21.85. John and Mike Conlin and I crossed Bear Creek on ice. Ice was poor, water was running on both sides of ice, next to the shore. We carried a rail a -223- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 piece. I got to Sombra a little before sundown, crossed river on Whitely ferry 25 cts. 02 Apr I bought 1 file 6 cts., 1 bottle of black ink 5 cts. Saw robin this morning and a flock of 10 blackbirds yesterday coming home from shanty. I went into Heislers cellar for some potatoes for them, he gave me a basket full. Sit around house most all of the day. I fixed drawer in table for wife, partitioned it off. 03 Apr Rained yesterday and last night, turned to snow in the night and is snowing now. I was home all day. Commences writing desk. 04 Apr I bought 1 box tacks for my boots, fixed them and finished writing desk. I bought 1 1/2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 3 apples 3 cts. Willie had a touch of croup. Froze quite hard last night. I borrowed a book about Rights of Labor from George. * 05 Apr I was home all day until evening then I went up to George and took his book home about Rights of Labor. Got back about 10 pm. 06 Apr I set around house fore noon. Afternoon, I and Martin Beebe went up to Recor marsh to hunt ducks. We helped shoot a hell diver and tried to get a job cutting cord wood. We crossed over Belle River by red school house on bridge and came around by bush on west side of Belle River bridge by red school house. Was damaged some by frozen ice. Jane Poland came over to help wife sew - ferrage 50 cts. 07 Apr I set around house fore noon. Afternoon, I went up to upper iron bridge, as heard it was in danger of being carried away. Was there most of afternoon. The jam of ice came through at upper bridge - damaged the bridge some at 9 pm. The jam carried Tim Baker and Buckeye State down the stream and waged them between the S.H. Johnston and Anderson. The lower bridge came alright. I was up until 1 o'clock in the morning. 08 Apr Roamed around town fore noon. Afternoon, I helped Martin Beebe get his boat out of Belle River and cut ice out of it. Got ready to go to father's, got across on Canadian side of River St. Clair and had to come back for ice was too thick off boat. We were in neither of the ferries but Joseph Russ, Young Coda and Dan Michael Herrin were with us. I came back and stayed at home. -224- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 09 Apr Martin and Ed Beebe and I went up to Belle River to hunt fish in ditches. From Belle River, Martin shot one pike. I started for father's after 3 pm., crossed over in Whitely ferry. I got to father's at bed time. 10 Apr I stayed at father's last night. I went into potato pit, did not find any froze. Then started for Wallaceburg to see Ed Tully to get balance of my pay for working for him for Robt. Laugheed. He was in Dresden. I went down side road to the big ditch. I saw 5 pike in it, then east to next side road, then nearly south to the Burg. I went out to William Tweedles, took him two bella potatoes. Got to Tweedle's at supper time. Father gave me five dollars for bran, little wheat and shovel. I gave him 25 cts. 1 1 Apr I stayed at W. Tweedle's last night and all day. Began to snow in the night and most all day. Snow is 6 inches deep, the snow was soft and packed. I helped Tweedle clean up barley - 70 bushels with Frank Armstrong and Cyrenius Cronk. 12 Apr Snowing some today. I was at Tweedle's all day. I read most all of House of Prince David through. I was at Church at night. 13 Apr I stayed at Tweedle's last night. Sled for Wallaceburg after breakfast. Ed Tully was not in Burg yet. I waited until night. I stopped at Windsor House, kept by Shepard Summers. Ed Tully came about 10:30 pm. I showed him my time and balance due me. He made out that he did not know his clerk's signature but when he found out that I was alright he said he would see me tomorrow. Then went to bed. 14 Apr I saw Ed Tully and asked him for my money. He said he could not pay me until he came back from Chatham. He came good for my bed and breakfast 50 cts. I stayed around town fore noon. Afternoon, I went out to James Allen's, was there for supper. I then went to Wallaceburg but Ed Tully did not come on 6 o'clock train as he said he would but went to London. I waited until 7 pm. and then I started for father's. Got to father's about midnight. 15 Apr I stayed at father's last night. Started for Marine City in the morning. Aaron Westbrook's store burned last night. I got home before noon. I bought 1/2 gal syrup 2 0 cts., 3 eggs 10 cts. I got 1/2 cord softwood from Nomer Staley $1. Wife borrowed of Jane Poland while I was away 75 cts. and 50 cts. once before making it $1.25 in all. I paid her 50 cts. of it. Laid around house the rest of the day. -225- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 16 Apr Martin Beebe and I went hunting fish in big ditch west of Marine City - got none. Afternoon, we went up Belle River in Martin's boat to Gardner's Creek and got some firewood and brought it down in boat. I bought 12 1/2 lbs. pork at $1. Ed Beebe went with us after wood. I borrowed book from Wink Baker - Little Jesse James. 17 Apr Martin and Ed Beebe and I went up to Charley Gardener's and got back after dinner. Martin and I cut some small wood up afternoon. Wife bought 3 lbs. beef 24 cts., 1 lb. baking soda. Butcher cheated her out of 1/4 lb. so she took him his beef back and went to another shop and bought beef. 18 Apr I loafed around all day. Finished reading Little Jesse James through. Wife bought 1 lb. butter 2 0 cts. Wife gave Jane Poland 15 cts. to pay ferrage. Jane Poland went home today. Ice in River St. Clair. I bought 1/2 gal. oil 6 cts., pepper 10 cts. 19 Apr I was home all day until evening then Willie and I went down to River St. Clair to see if there was any ice in river, there was. It was a fine day. Miss Seaforth called in evening. 20 Apr I fooled around with Martin and Ed Beebe. Bought 4 fish hooks and one fish line 8 cts. Fished some, did not get any. I tried to get job of work but could not. 21 Apr I tried to get some work but could not. Martin Beebe and Ed and I tried to shoot and spear some fish, did not get any. Fine weather. 22 Apr I looked around fore noon for work, could not get any. Afternoon, I went down to mouth of Belle River and fished - caught 3 perch and 3 lizzards. Joseph Heisler came after me to go to Vicksburg tomorrow for lumber. 23 Apr I and Martin Beebe and John King, the boy that is learning the trade, went up on the steamer, SS Mary, to Vicksburg with Joseph Heisler for a raft of lumber. We got our raft, finished our raft and left Vicksburg at 4:15 pm. Got to Marine City 2:45 on the next morning, and up to old stove mill in Belle River. Joe Heisler took his own grub with him and 2 gal. cider and 1 quart rye whiskey. We had a fine old time drifting down St. Clair River. Wife bought a pound of butter 18 cts. 24 Apr I helped Joe Heisler unload lumber. Got done about 5:30 pm. Martin Beebe, John Wing and 3 other Dutchmen helped -226- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 too. It took us all to 10:30 am. to get raft up to Heisler dock where we unloaded - one Dutchman got wet. 25 Apr Martin and Ed Beebe cut stovewood out of old boards and fence parts and scantling for Thomas Lester. Had to file saws at noon. I bought 1 lb. butter at Donahue's 20 cts. 26 Apr I was home all day mostly. Joseph Heisler came over after me to witness his wife sign a paper. I did and John Spinks witnessed it too. Paper was dated 25th, so Heisler said. 27 Apr Martin Beebe, John Joseph Heisler for steamer, SS Mary. was coming full of Vicksburg. We got had our raft up in Wing and I went up to Vicksburg with another load of lumber. Went up on We got our raft done about 5 pm. River ice 1/2 hour behind us when we left to Marine City 12 o'clock midnight and Belle River. 28 Apr I helped Joe Heisler unload his raft on his dock in Belle River. It was about 9 pm. when we got raft to his dock. Martin Beebe and John Wing and two other Dutchmen helped too. 29 Apr I went up town to see Widdows about working in the brick yard. Saw Mat unloading coal at Blood and Harts dock. I went down there for a job. Lovejoy sent me down to Matt Sicken dock. He said I would get a job there. I met a man there, he asked me if I wanted a job, I said I did. He told me to go and take his place for Lovejoy. I went up and took it. I bought 1/2 gal. syrup 25 cts. 01 May I worked 2 hours and 40 min. fore noon unloading Matt Sicken and 2 hrs. and 20 min. coaling up Geo. King. Lovejoy paid me for work on Sicken - 12 hrs. and 2 0 min. $2.45. Wife bought 1 lb. butter 18 cts., 1 lb. sausage meat 10 cts., apples 2 cts. 02 May I helped Geo. Smith & Co. finish coaling up Geo. King - 1 hrs. 45 min. I asked Joseph Heisler for some time to white wash stepmother's house. I wet it down and got it ready to white wash. Paid me fore noon for loading up the King. I helped Lovejoy and Co, load up the Edward Smith at Blood and Harts dock - 2 hr. and 50 min. and helped to put on 60 tons on the Gratwick, Blood and Hart dock - 2 hrs. and 37 min. I bought 2 1/2 lbs. fresh pork 25 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 1 bunch radishes 5 cts., apples 5 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts. Wife bought 2 lbs. butter 3 6 cts. Joseph Heisler allowed me $6. on house rent for helping him raft. -227- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 03 May I went over to father's to see how my potatoes were. I saw some of father's, they are alright. I crossed the river on Whitely ferry. Rained some. I got home before supper. Matt Sicken Lunber & Planing Mill Marine City, Michigan 04 May I went down to river to see if boat had come to Blood and Hart dock, it had not come. I went down to Lester's dock, had not come there. I came back. I met Mr. Hart. I asked him if boat had come, he said yes - upper dock (Philip Rice's). I went up there. I was a little late. I asked Lovejoy if he had a full crew, he said he had but he said to wait until John Arnold came. He came and he told me to go to work. I worked 9 1/2 hrs. It was on the S.H. Johnson, unloading coal. I white washed bedroom wall in stepmother's house. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright were over to get a berth of sailing. They were promised a berth on the big new barge, New Orleans. 05 May I worked 1/2 hr. finishing unloading S.H. Johnson. We went down to Lester's dock, worked there 6 1/2 hrs. unloading coal. John E. Carpenter and Curtis Wright came over to Marine City. Mate of New Orleans had two other men in their place. They went to Algonac to see Smith. Curtis Wright got a berth on one of Smith's boats. John could not find a berth. They are staying at my place -228- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 tonight. Wife bought ham smoked 1 lb. 12 cts., 3 lbs. beef steak 3 0 cts., head cheese 10 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts., 2 lbs. sugar apples 8 cts. 06 May I worked 3 hrs. 15 min. coaling up the Lowell, Blood and Hart's dock for Lovejoy & Co. Went down to Lester's dock afternoon. Rained. We did not work. I came home and white washed part of old Emma house that is father's wife's. I bought 1 doz. eggs 13 cts. Wife bought 2 lbs. butter , milk 4 cts. John E. Carpenter stayed with us tonight. 07 May I went down to Lester's dock. We had to go and coal up the Edward Smith, Blood and Hart dock - 1 hr. 25 min. We then went down to Lester's dock and worked 8 1/2 hrs. unloading the . John E. Carpenter finished white washing house for me. He went home in the afternoon. 08 May I worked for Lovejoy & Co. unloading Danube. I went up to Blood and Hart's after dinner. They paid me for coaling up the Lowell - 3 hrs. @ 75 cts. and for coaling Edward Smith - 1 hr. 25 min. and for unloading barge, Danube - 19 hrs. $3.80. Wife bought web cotton 51 yds. $3.06, 1 shaving brush 5 cts., apples 2 cts., 2 yds. bleach cotton 18 cts., 1 glass jelly 10 cts. I scrubbed stepmother's house afternoon. Wind cold and raw. 09 May I helped Lovejoy & Co. coal up Abercorn - 1 hr. 53 min. I went home and told wife I was going to move. Went uptown and saw Connett, a drag man. He promised to move my stove for me right away after dinner. He did not come as he agreed. I went uptown to find him, I could not. I got instead, Baker and he moved stove, cupboard, flour and beans. I and Martin moved most all the rest of the stuff over and we moved in stepmother's house. Martin Beebe, Joseph Heisler and man living in Joseph Heisler's helped me to move stove out of Joseph Heisler's house. Daniel Lovejoy came for me at 11 pm. to go and coal up the Oswego. There I went, worked 2 hrs. and 15 min. 10 May I was around home all day. Slept part of the day. 11 May I ran around town part of fore noon. I borrowed Martin Beebe's scow and sculled across River St. Clair and went out to father's for my potatoes. I was at father's for dinner. I saw Stanley Catton going out after some shade trees. I asked if he would take out my potatoes. He said he would. I went out and helped him get his shade trees and he brought out my potatoes to James Bury's where I left the boat. I left there about 6:10 pm. and got home before sun down. I had 3 bushels belle, 2 1/4 bushels -229- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1885 white elephant. Martin Beebe and I went up to Blood and Hart's and paid duty on potatoes 15% on bushel and 70 cts entry fees - making in all $1.43. Wife bought 1 bag potatoes 40 cts. 12 May I borrowed Joseph Heisler's spade and shovel and spaded some of my garden. I bought 1 pint of onions 8 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts., sausage 10 cts., 1 box of paint 15 cts., orange 1 ct. I bought keyhole saw 35 cts. I painted cupboard and writing desk. Lovejoy came for me t help him coal up the Duluth. I went and worked 1 hr. 5 min. 13 May Martin Beebe went down to brick yard for a job of work. We fished some but did not get any. I scrubbed floor for wife. I bought 1 gal. kerosine oil 12 cts., 2 boxes matches 6 cts. I heard boat whistle, I went up town and found it was the C.F. Curtis down at Lester's dock. I went down and worked 1 hr. 10 min. When we'got through there, we coaled another one at Blood and Hart dock - 15 tons taking 4 0 min. total 46 cts. L.C. Cottrell gave me fish pole for helping him unload a stove in his ware room 14 May Martin Beebe and I went fishing at the mouth of Belle River. Martin Beebe caught 2 perch and I only caught 1. I went over to Sombra. Whitely ferry 10 cts. I sent my time down by clerk of Hiawatha to Wallaceburg to collect some from Ed Tully for work I did there for him last winter sawing for Laugheed for Ed Tully. 15 May I went up to Blood and Hart's dock. S.H. Johnson was in. I worked 10 hrs. 5 min - 20 cts. an hr. $2.06 for Lovejoy & Co. Wife got Judd Baker to fetch barrel of water from River St. Clair 15 cts. quart of sour milk 2 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts. Willie and Eva May went after them. 2 lbs. butter 36 cts. A Dutchman plowed my garden for me charged me $1. for doing it. 16 May I went over to Sombra to meet steamer, Hiawatha, to see if clerk of boat got my money from Ed Tully, he was not in Wallaceburg. I fished 30 min. before boat got to Sombra. I went over to Martin Beebe's boat with some person going fishing, I went out to father's to see if I could find my hoe, could -230- Hiawatha leaving Port Huron �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 not. I was at father's for dinner. I came home afternoon. Crossed ferry 10 cts. I cleaned up back of our yard some early rose potatoes. I bought 1 hoe 40 fresh pork 20 cts. Lovejoy paid me for work $2.06. 1 7 May I was home most for dinner. He ferrier for his Richard Heyland on Whitely's and planted cts., 2 lbs. yesterday all day. Peter N. Henry was at our place was over to Marine City to get horse horse. I went uptown with him and I saw and Patrick Cullin in town today. 18 May John Arnold's boy came for me to go to Rice dock to boat about 11 o'clock last night. I went, I worked 10 min. coaling the Fairbanks. Geo. Smith came for coal up Geo. King. I did, 1 hr. 3 3 min. I worked hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson $1.85. I bought 2 lbs. 30 cts., 1/2 gal. syrup 25 cts. Wife bought 1 doz. 12 cts. I bought straw hat 5 cts. coal a 1 hr. me to 9.15 butter eggs 19 May I worked 1.30 hrs. finishing unloading S.H. Johnson 3 0 cts. I bought at Mrs. Backus - 2 rhubarb 10 cts., 1 paper peas 5 cts., 2 ounces alcohol 10 cts., and put some Tamarac gum in it and put a plaster of it on my back. Martin Beebe and I went down to brick yard for work, got none. I planted a few belle potatoes and gave Joseph Heisler about 1/4 bushel of white elephant, 1/4 bushel of belle. Wife bought 8 yds. print 56 cts., 2 1/2 yds. gingum 22 cts., 1 set of hooks for herself 30 cts., 1 ball cotton yarn 7 cts. I planted some peas. Wife got 1 lb. butter 15 cts., 1 orange 3 cts. 20 May I planted some belle potatoes fore noon. Afternoon, I went fishing with Martin and Ed Beebe, got none. John E. Carpenter and Fred Young were at my place in evening. I went uptown with them. I sent father some potatoes by John E, Carpenter. I bought a 5 ct. straw hat and sent it to father by John. I bought 2 lbs. prunes 16 sts. Martin Beebe went uptown with them and me. 21 May I finished planting my belle potatoes about 1 3 / 4 bushels fore noon. I sold Nomer Staley 1/4 bushel belle potatoes 2 5 cts. and same of white elephant 25 cts. I bought 1/2 cord maple and white ash $2.50 per cord $1.25. Turned potatoes on wood and paid cash for balance. I went uptown afternoon and bought 4 fish hooks 2 cts., and then went down to point and fished. I caught 7 bass and 3 perch. Willie bought at Lester's 1/2 doz. eggs 10 cts. 22 May I worked 2 1/2 hrs. fore noon unloading S.H. Johnson. Rain stopped us. I went down afternoon. Rained and we -231- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 did not work. I bought 2 lbs. butter 3 0 cts. Martin Beebe and I went down to salt block. I fished in Belle River at night, got none. 23 May I worked 6.4 5 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson $1.35 and then I went down to salt block and worked 2 hrs. loading salt on the S.H. Johnson 50 cts. Charlotte Henry was visiting at our place today. She was at our place for dinner. Wife bought 1 lb. smoked ham 12 cts., 1 lb. prunes 8 cts., sugar 4 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts. 24 May I was home most all day. John Arnold came after me to coal up the Birkhead. I worked 1.50 hrs. 50 cts. 25 May I finished planting my potatoes, white elephant. I planted today 1/2 bushel fore noon. Went up to Blood and Hart dock and bought 95 lbs. of straw to fill two straw ticks 1/2 cts. per pound 47 cts., 1/2 doz. eggs 6 cts. I went to fish Blood and Hart dock for herron, got none. Lovejoy wants me to help him to split and move some wood at commercial hotel as they wanted to lay some water pipe. I began at 3 pm. and worked until 6 pm. Paid me 50 cts. for it. I bought 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 2 lbs. prunes 16 cts., 1 pair overhauls 75 cts., 1 hat for Willie 5 cts. Wife got 1 glass jelly 10 cts., shelf paper 3 cts., coconut 10 cts. Jane Poland commenced to work for us today. 26 May I waited for the S.H. Johnson and fished Blood and Hart dock, got none. She did not come, I went down to point to Marine City Stave Co. dock. When I got there, boat had came and I came back. I worked 1.30 hrs. fore noon and 5,15 hrs. afternoon unloading Johnson, Rice's dock. After supper I went down to Sicken dock, worked 1.10 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. Wife bought ball of cotton yarn 8 cts. 28 May I worked 5.5 hrs. finishing unloading the S.H. Johnson. Lovejoy called and paid wife the money for unloading the coal - total 13 hrs. $2.60. Afternoon, I worked 3.25 hrs. loading the S.H. Johnson with salt at the salt block 85 cts. Alexander came for Jane Poland to go to a dance tomorrow night at Callahan's, Canada. I bought 1 qt. strawberries 12 cts., 2 lbs. bolones 20 cts., 1 qt. milk 5 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 1 lb. pork 10 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 15 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. I worked 1/2 hr. 29 May Geo. Smith came up for me to coal Geo. King, Sicken dock, worked 45 min. -232- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 30 May Clock spring broke last night. I went to Blood and Hart dock to fish, got none. I went down to dredge below Belle River and fished there, caught 5 perch and bought one from Ed Beebe for a fish hook. I took clock up to jewelry store and got new spring put in 50 cts. I did nothing afternoon. I paid Jane Poland 75 cts. wife borrowed from her last winter. Jane went home this afternoon. I bought 2 pair cotton hose 20 cts. 3 1 May I was home most all day. I was opening a can of currant jelly when a small piece of the glass flew in my eye. I got some flaxseed at the harness shop and put some of it in my eye when I went to bed and bound a handkerchef over it. Dan Graves was at our place in the evening. Jane Poland did not get back, rained. 0 1 Jun Eye is some better. I went down to M.C. Stave Co. dock to see if I could get a job of helping boiler from the S.H. Johnson, could not. John Arnold came for me to help coal up the Calumet. I went and worked one hour 2 5 cts. Dan Lovejoy paid me for coaling the same 25 cts. and 25 cts. for coaling the one at Rice's dock on last Friday night, the 29th. of May. I tried my trowling line after I got my hook fast on a snag and lost the spoon. I bought another one 25 cts. Lydia Henry was at our place today visiting. Jane Poland got back this morning. I went fishing this afternoon, caught 6 perch and 3 herron. Beebe had the Montpelers yawl and went down to Wanzel Salt Block dock or spiles for dock and caught the 3 herron there. Bebee had my line and hook and caught 3 for himself. Eva May had her wrist hurt by Jane by lifting her off from the floor by her arm. I went and got Dr. Parker to see her arm. He said it was in her wrist and charged me 75 cts. I bought a trowling spoon at Cottrell's 25 cts., 1 lb. currants 10 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 10 cts., 1 lb. granulated sugar 8 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts., 1 box baking powder 10 cts. 02 Jun I went down to M.C. Stave Co. dock to see if boat had come with the coal. The coal had not come. Martin Beebe and his mother and father and brother and I and Jane Poland went fishing in their boat down at the brick yard dock. I caught 3 3 fish, 23 herron and 10 perch. I went down after supper and caught 6 herron and one perch. Wife gave Joseph Heisler 6 herron. 03 Jun I went to brick yard dock to fish, caught 7 - 6 herron and 1 perch. I went up to Blood and Hart's dock and helped coal the Lowell 3.8 hrs. 15 cts. per hr. I sold my fish for 7 cts. I bought 18 mince hooks 2 cents, sold part of them for 1 cent. Went fishing afternoon, caught 3 herron, -233- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 sold 2 of them for 2 cents, brought the other home. I bought chamber 35 cts., 1/4 lb. tea 13 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 3 apples 2 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. Wife borrowed 25 cts. from Jane Poland. Rained most all of the day. 04 Jun I worked 9 5/60 hrs. unloading the W.P. Thew at Marine City Stave Co. dock for Lovejoy and Arnold 2 0 cts. per hr. Rain stopped us some. Wife bought 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 3 lbs. pork 24 cts. 05 Jun Rained most all night. I went down to the barge W.P. Thew to finish unloading her. The Johnson came in last night. We of the Forward went down to Lester's dock to wheel the deck load of the Johnson. I worked 8 20/60 hrs. Wife bought 1 lb. smoked shoulder 10 cts., 1 lb. prunes 8 cts. I posted a letter to wife's cousin in Austria 5 cts. I bought 2 bunches of radishes at the harness shop. The boat that Curtis Wright is on is anchored at the head of Whitelys Island. 06 Jun I worked 1.40/60 hrs. coaling the Duluth bulkhead 2/ at Lester's dock last night and I worked 1.37/60 hrs. unloading the S.H. Johnson. After we unloaded the Johnson we went on her to the salt dock. I worked 7 hrs. loading the S.H. Johnson with salt, captain gave me $1.50 for doing it. I stowed salt in the hold. My potatoes are coming up. I gave Jane Poland 2/ on work. Wife bought 1/2 doz. eggs 6 cts., 4 lbs. sugar 20 cts. 29 May I worked 1.50/60 hrs. coaling the C.F. Curtis 2/. I bought 3 fish hooks, 2 sinkers, 1 fish hook with white string attached 5 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts. I worked 1 hr. coaling John B. Lyon 25 cts. I worked 50/60 hrs. coaling boat at Rice's dock 2 5 cts. Martin Beebe and I went fishing fore noon, caught 3, Martin got 8. We left boat at Belle River lower bridge. Someone stole our fish while we were coaling the C.F. Curtis. I fished afternoon, caught 5 at dredge, one of them was a herron. 07 Jun We were home all day. Lovejoy & Co. sent for me to help coal the Smith, more 30/60 hrs. at 12 cts. I was warm today. 08 Jun I worked 4 10/60 hrs. 20 cts. unloading lumber for Dan Williams. Geo. Smith and Martin Beebe took the job of unloading 22 1/2 cords of building stone from the Volunteer for 60 cts. per cord. Martin Beebe, Geo. Smith and Jess Frizze, Wallace McJudus, Jim Smith and myself and Lewis Roberts worked together and divided up when we were done. We hired two men 20 cts., per hr. for 20 hrs. $2. -234- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 We had $1.57 apiece. up to hatch. I worked in the hold passing stone 09 Jun We finished unloading the stone, when we divided money we had $1.57 a piece. We worked 10 hrs. a piece. We corded the stone on the bank. We made 16 cts. per hour. It is worth $1. an hour per cord for same work. I bought a pair of pants for myself $1., 3 lbs. butter 45 cts., 3 yds. gingum 17 cts., 1 lb. meat 10 cts., candy 1 ct. Sarah and Charlotte Henry were at our place for dinner. 10 Jun Lovejoy sent me 1/ by Martin Beebe for coaling Smith. More on Sunday last. Loafed around town fore noon. The S.H. Johnson came in about 11 am. We began to unload him after dinner. I worked five hours 20 cts. per hr. $1. Blood and Hart's dock. After supper we went down to M.C.S. Co. and I worked 2.15/60 hrs. taking deck load from the Point Abino. Wife bought 2 bunches of rhubarb 10 cts., 5 eggs 5 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 10 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 1 lb. currants 9 cts. Miss Mary Rivers was at our place for dinner. 1 1 Jun I worked 5 4 5/60 hrs. finishing unloading the Johnson. Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Chester Henry were at our place in the afternoon. I worked 5 hrs. unloading the Point Abino after supper. I worked 1.10/60 hrs. coaling Gratwick. I bought 1 coconut 7 cts., 1/4 lb. tea 12 cts., milk 5 cts., 1/2 doz. eggs 6 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. Mrs. Baker called this evening. 12 Jun I worked 5.45/60 hrs. finishing unloading Point Abino. I helped coal the C.F. Curtis 1.20/60 hrs. 3 am. I went up to Blood ahd Hart's. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me for work up to the Point Abino. I worked part of the afternoon unloading Prince Alfred. I gave Jane Poland 6/ on work. Martin Beebe fell into the hold of Point Abino and bruised himself pretty bad. He had to go home. He could not work. 13 Jun I worked 6 hrs. fore noon unloading Prince Alfred. When I got home wife was sick. I went back and I told Smith that I could not work afternoon. I went home and then went after Dr. Baird. He came. Jane Poland went after Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Beebe went for Mrs. Joseph Heisler. Mrs. Beebe was here when Dr. came. I went and washed and before I had finished washing the baby was born about 1:15 pm. Called him Joseph Wellington Carpenter. Mrs. Joseph Heisler did not get here until after baby was born. I went uptown and bought me a pair shoes $2.50, 4 lbs. oatmeal 16 cts., 1 lb. granulated sugar 8 cts., 1 bushel potatoes 30 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., bunch radishes 4 -235- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 6cts. Wife bought fore noon - 4 lbs. butter 60 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts. I bought 1/2 pint brandy 3 0 cts. with bottle for wife. Mrs. Wink Baker and Mrs. Baker called in evening. 14 Jun John Ward called me last night to coal a boat at Blood and Hart's dock. I worked about 2 hrs. Dr. Baird called this morning and said wife was doing well. Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Scoble called afternoon. I was up to John Arnold's. Geo. King came in and Geo. Smith wanted me to come down and coal the King. I worked 2.10/60 hrs. I was around home most all day. Dr. Robt. Baird 15 Jun I worked 3.45/60 hrs. unloading Prince Alfred and part of afternoon unloading same. It was after 4 pm. when I quit. I was taken with a stick in the back and could not stoop. John Hedge took my place. I bought 5 lbs. sugar 25 cts., 1 straw hat for myself 25 cts., milk for 1 week in advance, 1 qt. a day 35 cts. Mrs. Colby, Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Baker called today. 16 Jun I hoed part of my potatoes. I could not work in the coal. I had lame back. I settled with Lovejoy and Arnold 14 hrs. unloading Prince Alfred $2.80, 2 hrs. coaling boat at Blood and Hart's dock. I bought 1 bushel potatoes 2 5 cts., 1 lb. smoked ham 16 cts., 1/2 cord softwood of Staley $1.25. 17 Jun I hoed potatoes part of fore noon. I went up to Holland's shipyard. I bought a fish hook for putting in trowling spool, 1 bunch fire crackers 5 cts., 1 qt. strawberries 18 cts., 2 bush onions 5 cts. 18 Jun I was to father's fore noon. I was at Chester Henry's for dinner. I bought 1 lb. butter 15 cts., 1 doz. eggs 12 cts. I got home 4 pm. John Broad was over to my place. I went with him up to brewery for 1 gal. beer for his mother. They would not sell 1 gal. so we had to go to a saloon. -236- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 19 Jun I was loafing around town waiting for the S.H. Johnson. She went around the night of 16th. and did not get off til this morning. She got here about 11 am. The Thames lighted of her deck load. I worked coaling Porter Chamberlain 37/60 hrs. @15 cts. I worked 2 15/60 hrs. unloading Johnson deck load off from steam scow Thames, Port Lambton, Ont. I bought 2 lbs. butter 3 0 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., 1 gal. kerosine oil 12 cts. Streets of Marine City -237- c1885 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 George King N. Mills F.M. Knapp Maine Abercorn P.M. Birkhead Some Ships that James Carpenter Worked On -238- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 20 Jun Dan Lovejoy came for me to load up. We coaled Wallace Waldo Avery and S.H. Johnson. I worked on the Avery and Johnson - Avery 2 hrs. and Johnson 15/60 hrs. Jane Poland went home. Rained some this afternoon. Mrs. Baker called. Jane Poland did not get back, rain stopped her. 1 worked 8.30/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson $1.70 Blood and Hart's dock. Bought 1 lb. beef steak 10 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., 1 lb. dried apples 5 cts., sugar 3 0 cts., 2 lbs. butter 30 cts. Rain stopped us a little while afternoon. 22 Jun I went down to Blood and Hart's dock after I got breakfast. The I.E Mills was in. I stayed and worked on her. Jane Poland got back in time to get my dinner. She brought her sister, Maggie, with her. I worked 11 hours unloading the Mills. After we unloaded the Mills, we worked 1 hour coaling up the Maine of Marysville. 23 Jun I helped a Dan Williams unload stone 2 30/60 hrs. 50 cts. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me for work up to date. Bought 1 lb. smoked meat 10 cts., 1 pair heavy shoes for myself $1., 1 pair slippers 50 cts., 2 pair hose 20 cts., 3 qts. strawberries 25 cts. 24 Jun I hoed potatoes part of fore noon. I went down to Blood and Hart's dock and helped 1 hour coaling the Abercorn 25 cts. I finished hoeing my potatoes first time. I went down to the Marine City Stave Co. dock and worked 4 15/60 hrs. loading salt on the Propeller Nashua 2/. Bought 3 lbs. butter 4 5 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. 25 Jun I worked 8 3/4 hrs. loading the Nashua with salt. I worked 7 1/4 hrs. stowing salt on the boat. Captain paid me for 7 1/4 hrs. $1.80. The Marine City Stave Co. paid me for balance 5 3/4 hrs. $1.43. Bought 2 bunched onions 5 cts., radishes 5 cts. 26 Jun I loafed around town fore noon. Afternoon, I went downtown. I got a job digging ditch to lay water pipe into Hurds house. I worked 1/2 day 63 cts. I borrowed Joseph Hesler's shovel. Jane and Maggie Poland went to New City Hall to children's concert with Mrs. Baker. 27 Jun I began to hill my potatoes for the last time. I went to Blood and Hart's dock. The Lowell was in. She wanted 2 0 tons of coal. I waited until noon. Went home to dinner as Lowell had to get her boiler fixed before she coaled. I went up to Blood and Hart's dock and worked 1 4 0/60 hrs. coaling Lowell 40 cts. Joseph Heisler wanted $6. on rent $3. balance due him on his house and $3. on stepmother's -239- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 house. I paid him when I went to coal the Lowell. Bought City Hall Marine City c1890 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 3 lbs. butter 45 cts. Lydia Henry was at our place fore noon. She wanted wife to go over home with her. I would not let her go. I went uptown to see Bill Nichols who had his leg broke unloading coal and his father about getting work on the water works. I bought 2 lbs. dried apples 8 cts., 3 bunches rhubarb 8 cts. I got paid for working at Hurd's yesterday at Burnity 63 cts. Lovejoy came for me last night to coal C.F. Curtis, I went. Lovejoy paid me Abercorn and C.F. Curtis. 28 Jun I was home all day. I was at the salt block after supper. Schooner Foote came in with coal for salt block. 29 Jun I set up with Martin Beebe until 12 o'clock last night. I worked 9 hrs. unloading Schooner Foote. I bought hat for Willie 5 cts. and got buttons fixed on my shoes, 1 yd. brown duck 16 cts. Mrs. Baker called this evening. Joseph Heisler gave me receipt for money paid on rent $3. 30 Jun I commenced to work for Nicholas. Worked 10/. Bought 2 lbs. butter 30 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. cts. Mrs. Peter N. Henry and Mrs. Christopher at our place for dinner. I hoed some potatoes supper. -240- all day pork 15 Walker were after �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 01 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas. Willie was with me. Hoed potatoes after supper. I borrowed a spade from a Dutchman across the street from Heisler's. 02 Jul I hoed potatoes before breakfast. I went up to work on the water works. Nicholas wanted to lay us off until coal came. I finished hoeing my potatoes. Bought 2 lbs. butter 3 0 cts., 1 bunch rhubarb 5 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 2 doz. pearl buttons 10 cts., 5 lbs. sugar 3 0 cts., 1 qt. strawberries 9 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., milk 5 cts. Wife was over to Beebe's fore noon and to Baker's in afternoon. Lydia Henry came for wife to go to Sombra with her, wife did not go. 03 Jul I heard boat whistle, I went up to Blood and Hart's dock. It was the White and Friant. I worked 1.25/60 hrs. coaling her and 35/60 hrs. coaling Wissahickon and 1.20/60 hrs. coaling the Duluth. I paid Jane Poland $3. on work. 1 went over to Sombra in the afternoon to go out to father's for his spade and shovel. I found them at Peter Cattanach's. Father had sent them out for me. I sent word by Mrs. Peter Henry for him to send them there. I crossed the river with Whitely ferry 15 cts., 1 qt. strawberries 10 cts. I was down where they were unloading brick in Belle River. Wife and Jane and Maggie Poland were over to Lutheran Church to a German wedding. I took care of Willie and Eva. 04 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas in water works. Father and stepmother and Roland Henry were over to spend 4th. of July. They were at our place for dinner and supper. John Arnold came for me last night to coal Birkhead. I worked 2 hrs. coaling her 80 paid. Bought 3 lbs. butter 45 cts., 2 lbs. smoked meat 20 cts., 2 qts. strawberries 2 0 cts., coconut 5 cts. Jane Poland went home today. We did not want her any longer. 05 Jul I was home most all day. I was over to see Martin Beebe a little while and had a walk around town a little while. 06 Jul I worked 7 50/60 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson and 1.30/60 hrs. coaling Progress, river dock. Rained while we were coaling and we got all wet. Bought 1 1/4 lbs. beef 12 cts., 3 1/2 yds. shirting 32 cts., 1/4 lb. pepper 10 cts. Maggie Poland picked potato bugs. 07 Jul I worked 1 hr. unloading S. H. Johnson. Bought 2 lbs. butter 28 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., milk 2 cts., 1 peck potatoes 8 cts., 1/2 doz. eggs 7 cts., 1 quart strawberries 9 cts. I worked all the afternoon for -241- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Nicholas. Posted a letter to cousin, Belle, and got buttons fixed on wife's shoes. 08 Jul I went up to help Nicholas, Jess Frizze. Told me that coal boat at salt block dock to unload. I went down to salt dock and worked 9 15/60 hrs. unloading I.E. Mills. Bought 1/2 doz. eggs 7 cts., 1 lb. smoked meat 10 cts., 2 qts. strawberries 15 cts., 1 pair canvas shoes for Willie 80 cts., and hat 20 cts. 09 Jul I worked 7 hrs. unloading Mills. Total 16 1/4 hrs. $3.20. I bought 1 pair of pants $1., 1/4 paris green 13 cts., 1 pkt. turnip seed, 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 2 lemons 5 cts., milk 3 cts. Julius Smith got hurt with a chunk of coal falling out of John Ward's bucket. I paid on Dr. Baird's bill $5. when Joseph was born. Nicholas paid me for work done on water works $4.37. 10 Jul I worked 10 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson $2. Blood and Hart's dock. Bought 2 lbs. beef steak 20 cts., 2 lbs. butter 25 cts., 1 doz. lemons 25 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts. 11 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas on water works. Bought 1 gal. black currants 13 cts., 1 peck potatoes 8 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 12 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts., 2 lbs. smoked meat 20 cts., 2 qts. milk 10 cts. I crossed river in Whitely's ferry and walked out to father's and stayed there all night. 12 Jul I stayed at father's last night most all day. I was over to Sunday school at Bethel River's Corners. Got a Sunday school paper from there. John E. Carpenter cut my hair. I was at father's for breakfast, dinner and supper. I gave Tom Poland 10 cts. at Sunday school, ferrage 10 cts. 13 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas 10/ on water works. Bought some paris green, put on potatoes before breakfast. Bought 1 pair of boots for myself $3., sour milk 2 cts. 14 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas on water works $1.25. Bought 1 lb. beef steak 10 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts. I was up to Blood and Hart's dock, Allen Fulsom boy had two pickeral. He wanted me to buy them at 20 cts., I had no money. He let me have them, I was to pay him when I got the money. 15 Jul I worked fore noon for Nicholas on water works 62 cts. I worked 4 1/2 hrs. unloading coal at salt dock 90 cts. Nicholas paid me for work to date $4.37. Bought 1 qt. blueberries 12 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 11 cts., 1 head cabbage 5 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., I paid -242- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Fulsom 2 0 cts. for fish, 1 peck potatoes 8 cts., 1 hat 5 cts. for Willie. Miss Mary Rivers and her sister, Becky, and her brother, Geo., were at our place for dinner. 16 Jul I worked all day for Nicholas on water works. I and Ed Beebe went fishing in Oliver Yaz's boat after supper, got none. I snagged my hook and broke one of the hooks off. Bought 2 lbs. butter 25 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. meat 8 cts. 17 Jul I worked for Nicholas fore noon. I worked 5 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson. Bought 5 grs. quine 5 cts., whiskey 10 cts., 1 baby bonnet for baby 50 cts., 3 loaves of bread 15 cts., 1 qt. black raspberries 10 cts., 1 qt. green beans 5 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts. 18 Jul Dan Lovejoy called me out to coal Oregon 1 10/60 hrs. and 1 hr. coaling Benton and 1 20/60 hrs. coaling at Rice's dock at noon and 11 30/60 hrs. unloading S. H. Johnson. We had our first mess of new potatoes. I bought 1 lb. butter 12 cts., 1/4 lb. tea 12 cts., 1 1/2 qt. black raspberries 15 cts., 2 lbs. pork sausage 20 cts., 1 yd. mosquito netting 8 cts. 19 Jul Lucy Carpenter was up to see us. John E. Carpenter stayed at our place last night. I was up to John Arnold's in the evening to see about unloading coal tomorrow. Ida Jane Wright was up to see us in the evening. 20 Jul Dan Lovejoy came for me to coal Lowell, worked 1 15/60 hrs. and W.H. Gratwick 1 hr. I went down to Mat Sicken, they did not want me to work in the coal so I went down to Salt block and worked 1 hr. stowing salt in the S. H. Johnson. When Dan Lovejoy came for me to work in the coal in place of Geo. Smith, I worked 8 hrs. unloading coal off Matt Sicken. Bought 1 lb. preserves 10 cts., 1 lb. beef steak 10 cts., 1 doz. lemons 20 cts., 1 baby carriage for Joseph Wellington Carpenter, my baby, $5., 1 circle comb for Eva May 10 cts. 21 Jul I worked 5 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me for work up to date. Bought 1 bunch fire crackers 5 cts., 1 hammer 50 cts., 200 ft. main line for trowling 30 cts., lead line for same 5 cts., 3 yds. ribbon 4 cts., 1 lb. butter 12 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. beef steak 15 cts., 2 coconuts 10 cts., 1 qt. raspberries 10 cts., apples 5 cts., taffy 5 cts., 1 pair stocking for wife 10 cts. Ed Beebe and I went fishing on Dr. Haden's boat, got none. 22 Jul Wife and children went over to Canada to visit. I went out with them as far as Chester Henry's on James Dawson's place lot 1, con 11, Sombra. They stayed there for dinner -243- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 and were going out to her mother's after. We crossed in Whitely's ferry 2 5 cts. return. Bought candy 5 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 17 cts. Nicholas paid me for work on water works $2.50 up to yesterday. Bought 50 bunches of slivers 50 cts., draying 15 cts. I worked afternoon for Nicholas. 23 Jul I helped Nicholas all day on water works 62 cts. beef shank 10 cts., 2 loaves of breal 10 cts. Bought l 24 Jul Martin Beebe and I went fishing in Wallace Mclntyre boat, we got none. I went down to Wanzie salt dock to unload Matt Sicken, we could not as the Sicken could not get into the dock. 3 oranges 10 cts. 25 Jul I went down to Wanzie dock, worked 3 15/60 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. Afternoon I worked one hour coaling Ed Smith and 4 5/60 hrs. building run at Rice's dock. I went down to Wanzie block after, there was no room for me to work. Bought 1 loaf of breal 5 cts., 1/2 lb. butter 7 cts. Mary (Poland) Carpenter & Joseph Wellington -244- 1885 �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 2 6 Jul I had breakfast at home and then went over to Sombra and out to Bethel Church. Wife and the children met me there. Rev. W.C. Bunt preached. After church we had Eva May and Joseph Wellington christened. We were at Mrs. Peter River's for dinner. I was at Sunday school. Wife and children and Maggie Poland came home with me. We stayed at Chester Henry's for supper. Ferrage for Maggie and myself 2 0 cts. Wife was at her mother's all the time she was away. 27 Jul I worked 5 10/60 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken, Wanzie dock and 30/60 hrs. at Mat Sicken dock. 1 bunch radishes 5 cts., 2 bunches onions 5 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. sausage 15 cts., 4 loaves of bread 20 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1/2 lb. cream crackers 10 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 1 belt for wife 10 cts. Chester Henry's wife was at our place for dinner. 28 Jul I worked 10 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken at Sicken's dock. Bought 2 lbs. pork 20 cts., 1 lb. cheese 10 cts., 1/2 lb. coffee 9 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 1 qt. blueberries 10 cts., 1 muskmelon 15 cts., 1 head of cabbage 7 cts. We sold 1 peck of potatoes 15 cts. Weather is very warm. 29 Jul I worked 4 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken. 2 heads cabbage 9 cts., 5 loaves of bread 25 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1/2 gal. vinegar 8 cts., 1 doz. eggs 14 cts., 1 qt. raspberries 12 cts., apples 2 cts. I worked 4. 50/60 hrs. unloading St. Clair, Rice's dock and 1 2/60 hrs. coaling Lowell. 30 Jul Bought 1 loaf of bread 5 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 1/2 lb. beef steak 5 cts., 1 pair pernella shoes for wife 50 cts., 1 lb. cheese 10 cts., 1/2 lb. starch 4 cts. I went fishing with Frank Fulson fore noon, caught 10 fish. I brought my share home. Worked 20/60 hrs. coaling Mount Clemens. I went fishing in the afternoon too, we caught 3 and then we went up to fishery and sold Frank's share 9 lbs. § 3 cts. - 27 cts. The 3 we caught - 4 lbs. 12 cts. My share 6 cts. We caught 10 more after that. I brought my share home. We had Frank's father's boat and my deep trowling rig. Caught 4 big ones. 31 Jul I worked 9 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken at salt block and 2 hrs. coaling Birkhead at Lester's dock. Bought 1 lb. butter 14 cts. I went down to salt block to see if Sicken had come in, she had not. I was going fishing when I got up to the woods. Blacksmith shop, I heard her whistle. I took my rig home and worked instead of fishing. -245- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 01 Aug I worked 8 hrs. unloading Matt Sicken at salt block and 3 0/60 hrs. coaling Nebraska at Blood and Hart's dock. Nicholas paid me balance on water works $1.87 in nickels except 12 cts. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me up to date. I gave Joseph Heisler $5. on rent for house I am living in. Bought 25 lbs. flour 30 cts., 5 lbs. salt 5 cts., 2 gts. blueberries 20 cts., sour milk 2 cts., 1 gt. sweet milk 5 cts. 02 Aug Bought one quart of milk 5 cts. I was home all day. Rained some afternoon. Wife did not go over home as she intended to as it looked too stormy and besides we had two coal boats to unload. 03 Aug I worked 4 45/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson, Lester's dock. Bought 1 moulding plane 75 cts., 1 lb. finishing nails 20 cts., 2 1/2 yds. cottonade 80 cts., 1 beef shank 20 cts., 2 bunches onions 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 15 cts., apples 5 cts. Rained best part of day. * 04 Aug Bought 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 3 lbs. smoked meat 24 cts., 1 bar soap 5 cts., 1 cabbage 4 cts., 1 lb. preserves 10 cts., 1 lb. cream crackers 18 cts., apples 5 cts., cucumber 2 cts. I made a picture frame. I worked 9 2 0/60 hrs. unloading Yosemite, salt dock. 05 Aug I worked 8 40/60 hrs. unloading Yosemite, salt dock. Bought 1 cabbage 5 cts., 1 gt. green beans 2 cts., 1 1/2 lbs. butter 20 cts., 1/2 lb. dates 5 cts., 1 qt. blueberries 10 cts. I worked 1 3 0/60 hrs. coaling White and Friant. 1 yd. muslin 5 cts. 06 Aug I worked 1 15/60 hrs. unloading Yosemite - 19 15/60 hrs. altogether $3.88 paid. Bought 1 lemon 5 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 2 plums 5 cts., 3 lbs. belones 30 cts., 4 loaves of bread 20 cts., 1 lb. preserves 10 cts., 1 lb. sugar 5 cts., milk 2 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 1 package yeast cakes 7 cts., 1 doz. cookies 10 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 20 cts. Mrs. Albert Henry and Miss Sarah Henry and Isabella Brown and Jane Poland were here at our place visiting. Jane Poland brought Maggie Poland with her and left her here and took Annie Poland home with her. I was sick most all day. I got half soles put on my boots at Wings, Front Street - 70 cts. 07 Aug I went fishing with Frank Fulson, caught 2 fore noon, 4 lbs. Sold them for 3 cts. per pound - 6 cts. my share. Bought Free Press 3 cts., 1 basket 7 cts. I went fishing with Frank about 4 pm., caught one, brought it home. Bought 1 coconut 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 13 cts. I worked one hour coaling Ed Smith and Lowell - 25 cts. -246- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 08 Aug I went fishing with Frank Fulson, caught 3, one of them weighed 7 1/4 lbs. I bought Fulson's share 13 1/4 lbs. altogether. Fulson's share 20 cts. Bought 1 shank 5 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts., cabbage 5 cts., 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 1 qt. milk 2 cts., 25 lbs. flour 75 cts. Wife and I were uptown together. 09 Aug I was out coaling C.F. Curtis last night - 1 30/60 hrs. Rained just after I got home, rained this morning. I was home all day. Mr. & Mrs. Beebe called in the evening. 10 Aug I worked 7 15/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson. They paid me in full to date. I bought 1 bunch onions 2 cts., 3 cucumbers 3 cts., 1 lb. sugar 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 13 cts., beef 12 cts., 1 qt. tomatoes 4 cts., milk 2 cts. 1 1 Aug I worked 5 hrs. loading S.H. Johnson with salt $1. I worked 36/60 hrs. coaling Frank Moffat - 15 cts. Bought 1 lb. butter 13 cts., 2 peaches 5 cts. Wife and the children went over to Canada to visit - Whitely's ferry. Annie Poland went over with them afternoon. 12 Aug I went fishing with Frank Fulson, caught 3. Took them up to fishery and sold them - my share 8 cts. Broke an oar going up, wound it. I saw John E. Carpenter at George Bury's. Lost my spoon and lead line - 30 cts. on a snag. Broke the oar coming down again. Bought 1 lb. sugar 5 cts. I was helping Seeber making a boat after I got home after supper. 13 Aug Did nothing all day. Loafed around town. Picture came that I had enlarged $3. Rained some today. Schooner came to salt dock with coal. 14 Aug I worked 7 hrs. unloading schooner, Foote, salt dock and 1 15/60 hrs. coaling Duluth. Bought 1 qt. blueberries 12 cts., 1 qt. apples 5 cts., 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 1 lb. butter 13 cts. Lovejoy and Arnold paid me to date. 15 Aug I worked 10 40/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson. Paid $2.15 tonight. Bought 3 loaves of bread 15 cts., 3 lbs. sugar 15 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts. Martin Beebe launched his boat. 16 Aug I worked 1 hr. coaling Wissahickon 25 cts. last night. I went to Canada to meet wife, Whitely's ferry. I went out to Mrs. Poland's to see if wife was there. She was over to father's with baby and Eva. Left Willie at Mrs. Poland's. I went over to father's, was there with Mrs. Poland. We were there for dinner and supper. Annie and -247- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Maggie brought Willie over to father's. Lucy, came over to Marine City with us. 40 cts. Annie and sister, Ferrage for all 17 Aug Lucy stayed all night with us. I brought 1 pair suspenders for myself 25 cts. I went to Wallaceburg to see Ed Tully. Saw him in afternoon, he gave me $1. on order and promised to pay me tomorrow. I paid hotel bill of last April 13, 14th. bed and breakfast 50 cts. I bought 1 lb. crackers 13 cts. I went out to Tweedles and got there about 4:30 pm. We all went to Salvation Army meeting at Morrises, down south of Tweedles. Wife bought 2 loaves of bread 10 cts., 1 can jelly 12 cts., 1 qt. plums 10 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1 yd. feather bone 15 cts., 2 yds. red cord for hanging picture 10 cts., 1 coconut 5 cts., 2 yds. dress goods 2 6 cts., 1 lb. meat 10 cts. I crossed at Miller's. 18 Aug I stayed at William Tweedles last night. 1 went to Wallaceburg and got there about noon. Saw Ed Tully, he gave me $2. more on order and promised to send the balance by Sam Hart to Wescot House and leave it there for me on next Friday or Saturday. I bought 1 lb. crackers 12 cts. and started for home. Left Wallaceburg about 12:20 pm. and got home about 5 pm. - crossed in Miller's ferry 10 cts. I bought 1 lb. belones 10 cts., 3 balls knitting cotton 24 cts. Wife sent Willie over to Canada to go to school in Sombra. Sold 1/2 bushel potatoes for 25 cts. 19 Aug I did nothing fore noon. I worked Abercorn - paid. I helped Lovejoy afternoon. Bought 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1 qt. plums 10 cts., pears 2 cts. 1 10/60 build a cts., 1 cts., 1 hrs. coaling new stable lb. beef 10 hat for wife 38 20 Aug I helped Dan Lovejoy shingle his barn most all day. Bought 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 box matches 2 cts., 1 spool thread 5 cts. 21 Aug Coaled Benton 1 20/60 hrs. last night and 2 0/60 hrs. coaling Oswego 45 cts. paid. Helped Dan Lovejoy put on west gable end in his stable and I worked 2 35/60 hrs. unloading Home at salt dock. Bought 25 lbs. flour 7 5 cts., 1 muskmelon 13 cts., peaches 2 cts., 5 pears 5 cts., 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts., 1 peck apples 12 cts., pears and peaches 5 cts. Ed Tully did not leave money. 22 Aug I worked 8 5/60 hrs. unloading schooner Home at salt dock and coaling Ruby. Bought 3 1/2 lbs. meat 35 cts., 1 qt. blueberries 10 cts., smoked herron 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 -248- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 cts., 1/2 lb. coffee crackers 6 cts., watermelon 20 cts. Curtis Wright called at our place in the evening, his boat was at dock. 23 Aug We were home all day. town in buggy. Maggie Poland wheeled Eva around 24 Aug Rained most all fore noon. I went down to salt block, Barge William Case was in with 412 tons of coal for salt block. I fixed moulding on cupboard door fore noon. Bought 1 shop bevel 25 cts., 2 automatic pencil leads 10 cts., 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 peck apples 13 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts. I worked 3 40/60 hrs. unloading William Case. 25 Aug I worked 9 50/60 hrs. unloading William Case, salt dock. Bought 1/2 qt. pail 10 cts., 1 beef shank 20 cts. I fixed other cupboard door at night. 26 Aug I worked 45/60 hrs. coaling Oregon last night and 4 30/60 hrs. unloading William Case, salt dock (18 hrs. unloading Case) Bought 2 cabbages 5 cts., 1 qt. onions 5 cts., 1 handkerchief 10 cts., 3 qts. blackberries 15 cts., 7 ears corn 4 cts., 1 pair shoe laces 1 ct. Martin Beebe went down to stave mill for some slivers in his boat, could not get any. I fixed balance of moulding on cupboard. 27 Aug Wife and Eva and baby went to Canada in the afternoon, Whitely's ferry. Bought 1 spoke shave 35 cts., 1/2 yds. dress goods 7 cts., candy 6 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts., 1 lb. blue paint 15 cts., 1 paint brush 8 cts. Wife broke buggy spring by Alonzo Lapish's place going out to her mother's. I worked 15 min. coaling Ed Smith, 4 0 min. coaling Weston, 45 min. coaling SS Ruby. 28 Aug I worked 5 hrs. loading slats on S.H. Johnson $1. Bought 1 1/4 lbs. belones 13 cts., pears 5 cts., calliper 18 cts., 1 carpenter's compass 30 cts., 1 qt. syrup 10 cts. I painted cupboard afternoon. 29 Aug I put hoop on wash tub and painted it. Went over to father's, was there for dinner. He gave me a jack and jointer plane that my grandfather used to have. Ferrage 10 cts., 1 loaf bread 5 cts., 1 lb. butter 14 cts. 48/60 hrs. coaling Cowie. 30 Aug I worked 1 30/60 hrs. unloading Abercorn, 1 20/60 hrs. coaling Abercorn. Wife came home about 5 pm. Maggie Poland came with her. -249- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 31 Aug I worked 1 hr. coaling Gratwick last night. Gilbert Brown was at our place for dinner. I worked 5 hrs. loading S.H. Johnson with salt and 10 min. coaling same and 3 10/60 hrs. unloading SS Pelton, slat dock. Bought 8 yds. ginum 80 cts., 1 lb. beef 10 cts., 1 bar soap 8 cts., 2 lbs. butter 28 cts., 1 pint peaches 5 cts., 1 jar jelly 12 cts., 1 lbs. sugar 10 cts., 25 lbs. flour 75 cts., 1 loaf of bread 5 cts., 1 qt. milk 5 cts., sour milk 2 cts. I wheeled 800 lbs. over the rail of the Abercorn yesterday and had to throw about 50 lbs. off before the scales would weigh it. Worked 25/60 hrs. coaling Ketchem. Bought 4 boxes of them, 3 of them cost 3 0 cts. and the other 2 0 cts. 01 Sep I worked 8 53/60 hrs. unloading SS Pelton and coaling City of Cleveland. Bought 2 1/2 yds. print 15 cts. 02 Sep Lovejoy and Arnold paid me today. I ran around town fore noon. Waited afternoon for City of Mackinac to get the rate of freight to Alpena - 30 cts. per hundred on household goods. I went over to Canada with wife and was as far as Joseph Dupuis 1 and then across to father's. Then out to Bury's to see John E. Carpenter and then back to Marine City. Ferrage 25 cts., 1 gt. apples 5 cts., candy 10 cts., 1 gt. milk 5 cts., mug 2/. Wife gave it to her sister, Jane. Wife took over some picture frames to her mother. 03 Sep I went up to Hart's dock. Johnson was not in. I bought 2 1/2 lbs. nails 8 cts., 1 marking brush 5 cts. I marked my boxes for Alpena and cased in my sewing machine for moving. Bought 1 lb. belcnes 10 cts. I helped Val Sour's a little while raise veranda over kitchen window. He gave me stuff to fix my sewing machine case. 04 Sep Rained part of fore noon. S.H. Johnson came in about 9 am. Worked 6 30/60 hrs. unloading her. 05 Sep I worked 2 hrs. unloading the S.H. Johnson. I went over to Canada for wife. I went out to Mrs. Poland's and then out to father's. Gales and Bury's machine were threshing at father's. I helped a little while in the afternoon. I took bed pan over to Mrs. Poland's. Maggie and Thomas came over with me. Willie came home too. Bought 1 1/2 lbs. butter 19 cts., 1 lb. beef steak 13 cts., 1 peck apples 12 cts. 06 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal Cuba. home rest of day. -250- Worked 30/60 hrs., was �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 07 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal steamer barge, Luttle - 1 50/60 hrs. I worked 7.55 hrs. unloading schooner, Rival, salt dock. Bought 2 lbs. butter 22 cts., 1 beef shank 25 cts., 1/2 lb. belones 5 cts., 1/2 lb. tea 25 cts., 300 lbs. coal 45 cts. 08 Sep I went down to salt dock. Did not work as it was raining. Came home. Bought 1 pair chest handles 20 cts. and put them on chest. Stopped raining. I worked 1 hr. fore noon and 1 20/60 hrs. afternoon unloading Rival. Rained most all afternoon. Bought 25 lbs. flour 75 cts., 1 peck apples 10 cts. Wife bought 1 wooden pail from Mrs. Beebe 20 cts. Sold her 1/2 bushel potatoes 20 cts., sour milk 2 cts., 1 box baking powder 10 cts. 09 Sep I worked 6 15/60 hrs. unloading Rival and one hour unloading S.H, Johnson. Bought 2 1/2 lbs. beef 15 cts., peanuts 5 cts., taffy 2 cts,. John. E. Carpenter paid me $14. on what he owed me. Mrs. Peter Criller's Hotel burned at Sombra today. 10 Sep I worked 7 4 5/60 hrs. unloading S.H. Johnson. Bought 1 lb. butter 15 cts., 1 bar soap 8 cts., candy 2 cts., 2 lbs. sugar 12 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts. 11 Sep I worked 4 hrs. unloading Point Abino and 1 45/60 hrs. coaling Abercorn. Wife's mother and Jane were at our place for dinner. I was down with them and wife to salt block. 1 1/2 lbs. beef 15 cts., 1 lb. belones 10 cts., 1 lb. cream crackers 18 cts., 1 qt. peaches 10 cts., candy 2 cts. Gave Thomas Poland 5 cts. Wife and the children and Maggie Poland and Thomas Poland went home to Sombra. Wife got her mother's picture taken 15 cts. Jane got one too 15 cts. I commenced to dig my potatoes, they are rotten. 12 Sep I dug potatoes most all day. I worked 15/60 hrs. coaling Matt Sicken and 1 25/60 hrs. coaling Geo. King and 1 13/60 hrs. coaling SS Ruby. Bought 1 lb. butter 15 cts. Fritz came and got some of the rotten potatoes for his pigs. 13 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal Duluth. I worked 3 5/60 hrs. coaling her and 10/60 hrs. coaling M.M. Drake and 2 30/60 hrs. coaling tug Music. I went over to father's and got the money for my cow $24. Had dinner at father's and then I went over to Mrs. Poland's and saw wife. Gave her 7 5 cts. for 1 lb. yarn. Ferrage 10 cts. Paid wife's and children's ferrage 25 cts. 14 Sep I was packing stuff to move to Alpena. I finished digging my potatoes - had 10 bushels. I paid Joseph Heisler $8.60 - balance of rent due him for stepmother's house, up to -251- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 Wednesday next. John E. Carpenter was over to see me and got father's spade and shovel in the evening. He stayed a little while with me. 15 Sep Lovejoy came for me to coal Progress 1 20/60 hrs. last night. Packed stuff all day. Stepmother was over today. I bought 1 lb. belones 10 cts. Bought 2 tickets to Alpena $5. and got my Canadian money changed into American money, 1 peck apples 10 cts. I was to Joseph Heisler's for dinner. He asked me to come and stay all night. 16 Sep I stayed at Joseph Heisler's last night and had breakfast there. John Arnold moved me. Marine City Stave Co. dock - 2 loads 4 0 cts., 4 lbs. belones 4 0 cts., 2 lbs. crackers 24 cts., 1 cake 14 cts., candy 5 cts. We got on board City of Mackinac about 4:30 pm. Annie and Maggie Poland came over with wife from her mother's in Sombra. We had cold lunch at stepmother's house before we got on the boat. Our children came for free and my ohest came for free too. L.C. Cottrell Store Marine City, Michigan C1890 17 Sep We got into Au Sauble at daylight. Wind blew pretty fresh crossing Saginaw Bay. Wife and Willie were sea sick. We got intp Alpena a little before noon. We went to Central Hotel. They wanted 40 cts. per meal. I could not pay that so we went to Eagle House and had dinner. I looked -252- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 for a house to rent, found one for $5. a month. Was to let fellow know in the morning. We all had supper at Eagle house and took room with two beds. I paid freight bill on my stuff from Marine City to Alpena $7.70. They made a mistake and did not charge me freight on 7 bags of potatoes and 2 bags of beans 88 cts. 18 Sep I went up to see fellow about house, he had rented it after I left him. I found another one for $5. per month, 1 took it. Paid one month in advance $5. and $1. per month for water but if I stayed all winter, he would pay for the water. I got same fellow's boy to move my stuff 2 loads $1., 1 load of stove wood 25 cts. for drawing same 25 cts., 2 lbs. butter 34 cts., 1 length stove pipe 7 in. in diameter 6 in. at the other end. Paid bill at Eagle House $2.25. We all had breakfast there. 1 broom 19 cts., 1/2 gal. kerosine oil 7 cts., straw to fill bed 50 cts., 8 loaves of bread 2 5 cts. We had our dinner in the house we rented. We had roast chicken that Mrs. Poland gave us. I saw Joseph Jacques, my old school mate in Sombra, Ont. 19 Sep I helped wife fix up the house and take care of the baby. Bought one bread pan to mix bread in 60 cts., 1 scrubbing brush 20 cts., 2 1/2 lbs. pork 23 cts. 20 Sep We were home all fore noon. Afternoon, we went up to Joseph Jacques. They were not at home, we then came back and went out to buring ground and picked some huckleberries and blueberries and wintergreens. 21 Sep I looked for work fore noon, could not get any in town but got a chance of going out to Pack's camp 44 miles from town. I got an early dinner and started out to Uncle John Vanalstine. Got there just after dusk, had supper and then Uncle and Aunt and I went over to Robt. McLeod*s. We had prayer meeting there. They wanted me to try and pass an examination and teach the school. I told them I would try. We then went back to Uncle's and stayed all night. I bought before I left town 1 lb. butter 18 cts., 1 crock jelly 16 cts., 1 lb. beef 12 cts. 22 Sep I had breakfast at Uncle Van's. I then went over to Robt. McLeod's and looked at his house. He said I could have it if I would fix it up until after seeding next spring for nothing. Had dinner at Roberts and then he and I started for Alpena. We stopped at the Mason farm and saw Barker. Spoke to him for a job in the woods. He said wages would be from $20. to 24. per month. We got to Alpena just after bedtime. Wife wrote a letter to her mother and posted it. -253- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 22 Sep Wife bought 1 doz eggs 15 cts., apples 5 cts., peanuts 3 cts. Wife was to bed, got up and got supper for us. Bob and I saw a man by the name of Bilow when we were going to Alpena. He promised to take a load out to Wolf Creek for $5. Bob was to let him know when I wanted him. We then went back to Wolf Creek. 2 3 Sep Robt. McLeod stayed at our place last night. Had breakfast there. He and I went over to Elder Littles and I tried to pass an examanation but could not. I went as far as burying ground with Bob. I bought myself an axe 4 1/4 lbs. 75 cts. 24 Sep I was packing my stuff most all day. Cousin Lambert Vanalstine came out to our place for wife and children with his one horse rig. Bought 18 lbs. pork $1.08, 1 package yeast cakes 10 cts., 2 lbs. butter 36 cts., 1 lb. shot 10 cts. Wife and I were uptown in evening. * 2 5 Sep Lambert Vanalstine stayed at our place all night and breakfast. Then he took wife and children and sewing machine out to his father's. Bilow came after dinner. He could not take all of my stuff in one load - has to make two loads of it. He took stove barrel, stove pipe, 3 boxes and my chest, 1 bag potatoes, 2 bags beans as far.as his place. I paid him $5. for first load. In Alpena I bought 2 lengths stove pipe 50 cts., 1 lb. crackers for wife and children on road. They got to Uncle Van's allright. Bought 3 2 ct. post stamps. I went out to Bilow's with him. We unloaded my chest and cupboard and one box and are going to leave it for next load. I had supper at Bilow's. I let Mrs. Bilow's have my Dr. books to read. 26 Sep I stayed at Bilow's all night and had breakfast there. I and Bilow started for Wolf Creek about 6 am., went around by Bryant's and got to Bob McLeod's about 2 pm. We were at McLeod's for dinner. We unloaded and started back. I rode out as far as Bilow's with him. We went by way of King Settlement. I walked from Bilow's to Alpena and slept on straw tick in Bilow's house where my things were. 27 Sep I walked out as far as burying ground and picked some huckleberries. I went up to Joseph Jacques house afternoon, had supper there. Bought 8 apples 7 cts. 28 Sep I stayed at Bilow's house same as Saturday night. Bought 1 package writing paper 10 cts., 1 barrel flour roller process $5.25, 4 lbs. sugar 24 cts. Bilow came, put barrel of flour and then went up to Bilow's house and -254- �James W. Carpenter Diary - 1884 loaded balance of my things on wagon. Then went out as far as Bilow's. Got there about 2 pm., had dinner there. We loaded on the chest, cupboard, and box on the wagon and drove the wagon into the barn. We could not get baby carriage on load. I had supper there. I left Dr. book with Mrs. Bilow's until I came out. 29 Sep I stayed at Bilow's all night, had breakfast there. Bilow's and I started for Wolf Creek after breakfast. Went by way of King Settlement, got to Uncle Van's about noon. We got stuck on railroad track, had to chop wagon out. Went a little farther, wagon tung broke, had to leave it there. I had dinner at Uncle Van's. Billow had his dinner at Robt. McLeod's. After dinner I unloaded wagon, fixed tung and Bilow went home. Bilow took chest and barrel of flour to our house. I carried rest of stuff to house. I opened box with dishes in and carried them up around by Bryant's. Lambert Vanalstine took up cupboard and box on his one horse wagon. -255- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1385c8fb46cd67dac80798ceb585b636.pdf 0bc139abcec70bae0fc77ac0bed76e58 PDF Text Text 1890 JANUARY Wednesday January 1 this is a nice Morning Willia and Ada Graham Staid here all night went away at 10 to Robert Beggs Melvin and Jasper came up here it rained all the Afternoon they had to stay all night Charles went down to the Station no Sleighing for the New Year it was very dul one Month to day since I Sprained my rist and it is no better yet I am afraid it never will be God knows best Thursday January 2 still raining by spels Min and Lucy went down to Alecs and took the Boys home the Willing Workers had a Meting this After noon they are going there Charles helped Sam Vanalen kill a Beef to day Tory and I are all alone for Diner it rained nearly all the Afternoon the roads are thawing out they Staid to Prayr Meting to Night Friday January 3 this is a lovely day it froze last night Sam Vanallen was here this Morning Charles went to Town this Afternoon Lucy and Tory went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Tory went to Church to night my hand is no better it is very painful and is very much Swelon I try to be patient and Submit to his will Saturday January 4 Min went down to Mr Clarks to help them tie a spread Loiese Armstrong here this Afternoon Mina Caselman Sam VanAllen and James Beggs came in the Evening Sunday January 5 Min and Lucy went to Church in the Morning Tory went to Sunday School in the Morning and then it Rained Henry Growbarger here this Evening it sleeted Monday January 6 the Trees are Beautiful this Morning it Rained and froze on it is raining this Morning this is Town Meting day my hand is very Sore the Doctor gave me Stuf to rub on that Blistered it Mr Christy is no better he is pretty helpless Maud and baby & Cas Costleman here this After noon Alec came for them and Staid the Evening it has been a Stormy day Tuesday January 7 1 �a nice Morning Lucy went to the Clarks to tell them what to bake for the Social and Min went to Sally Hyndmans the Willing Workers are getting up a Social Tory went to Mr Clarks to help An with a Comforter Mina Caselman here this Afternoon Charles went down to Coart this Afternoon Wednesday January 8 this is a nice day the Girls are Baking for ther Social Charles went to the Shop this Afternoon my hand is no better it is very sore my Fingers are very stiff and very Sore and very much Swellon and very painful Mr Higins and the Doctor here for Tea Staid the Evening Thursday January 9 Charles got sick last night they call it the La Grip Mr Wear does the Chores it is sleeting to day freezes as it comes down Lucy went down to Prayr Meting with Mr Higgins she is going to stay to Alecke til after the Sosial it is very cold Friday January 10 it is Storming to day and it is very cold Charles is no better yet it is a little warmer this Afternoon Min and Tory went to the Social there was not many there it was so cold Mrs Care was Buried to day Alec Hyndmans wife had a Son this Morning Saturday January 11 still very cold Charles is some better it is a little warmer it Hailed some last night I have had Hops [hoops?] on my hand for the last 3 days I dont think it is much better Min and Tory went to Church Sunday January 12 it is warmer to day Monday January 13 it rained to day the wind was very high Charles went up to Mr Simsers Lucy came home last night from Alecks they had a Social in the Basement of the Church it was a bad time my hand is very sore yet this is a lovely Morning Tuesday January 14 Charles went back to Jim Peltons the Doctor was here for Tea very low my hand is prety bad Wednesday January 15 my hand is no better it is prety cold Aleks wife is Thursday January 16 a very cold day it rained a little this Morning then it Snowed and got very cold Alec Hyndmans Wife Died this Morning Mr McCuit Staid here all night the Doctor here to night 2 �Friday January 17 Alecks Wife was Buried this Morning at half past 10 her Baby is living it is a very cold day my hand is no better Charles and Tory went to the Funeral it is a prety cold day Saturday January 18 there is good deal of Sickness around now Sunday January 19 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church it was Sacrament Sunday she is not well it is a nice day Min did not go Monday January 20 it is raining today Luther Wood comenced to work to day Charles went down to South Mountain the Council met to day my hand is a little better I do feel very Thankful for it Mrs Simser to pay Lucy the interest Tuesday January 21 Charles is Cutting Ice Luther is helping Vanalens Thrash day Alec went to Otawa Mrs Martin was here for Diner Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Tory went down to Tibs to Mrs V here a little while Wednesday January 22 they are drawing Ice to day Charles drew a load of wood for the Box Stove Lucy went down to see An Clark she is not well it is a nice day but cold my hand is gaining a little they finished drawing Ice today Thursday January 23 it is Storming this Afternoon Friday January 24 Alec brought Tib and the Baby up this morning and came after them to night we had 2 Strange men for Diner Charles sold them a Horse for One Hundred and 20 Dollars it is a nice day I was so glad to see Tib and the Baby I would not have known it the Doctor was here for Tea Saturday January 25 Charles and Min went to Winchester to day the wind is Blowing prety hard Sunday January 26 Lucy and Tory and VanAlens went to Church together and Min came home to night Monday January 27 3 it is a lovely Morning Charles �it was stormy this forenoon but pleasant this Afternoon Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here for Tea Charles went to Mrs Growbargers Funeral To day at 10 and Mr Story gets Buried at 1 Jane Hyndmans Baby was Buried to day Tuesday January 28 this is a nice day Tory went down to Winchester on the Cars Vanalens the Thrashing Machine came here to night Lucy went to Mrs Wednesday January 29 they Thrashed to day had 11 Men got done tonight done for this Year Lucy went down to Clarks this Afternoon a little while on Business my hand is gaining very Slow Thursday January 30 this is a nice morning Charles is drawing wood Min and Lucy went down to Church Friday January 31 a nice forenoon but rained this Afternoon Old Mrs Shaver of Hexton was Buried to day FEBRUARY Saturday February 1 it is a nice day Luther went home sick to night Sunday February 2 Charles Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Mr McClenen was Buried to day at 10 Monday February 3 Charles went to South Mountain at the Council is going to stay all night Lucy went to Sally Hyndmans She Tuesday February 4 Luther came back this Morning Charles went to Osgood to an Auction Lucy went to the Willing Workers Meting they met at Mrs McShains She came home with Charles Mr McKey here to night it rained this After noon Wednesday February 5 it rained most all night it is very windy to day Charles went to Gim [Jim] Clarks to a Bee to draw Logs Min and Lucy went to call on the Sick there is a great many Sick now I thank God I am well only my hand it is gaining but very Slow the Lord is good to me better than I deserve I hope I am thankful for all his mercies Thursday February 6 4 �this is a nice day but cold Girls Ironed to day Mr Waker here for Diner Charles is drawing wood the Friday February 7 this is a nice day Charles is drawing wood Min went down to see Mr Christy this Afternoon Mr Wood Working here Chopping William McCleaster Died this Morning Saturday February 8 William McCleaster was Buried to day at half past 10 it Snowed last night and Snowed this forenoon Tory came home to day on the Cars Sunday February 9 Charles Min and Lucy went down to Church Sam V and Tory went down to South Mountain to Quarterly Meting it is a nice day but cold a nice day Monday February 10 Charles is drawing Cord Wood down to the Station it is a little windy Tuesday February 11 to Sally is coming up to Morrow Wednesday February 12 Charles went to the Station but Sally did not come Mrs Wear and little girl here Thursday February 13 William and Sally drove up today they have a nice Baby to Town this After noon William went home to day Wife here Staid all night William and Charles went Friday February 14 Dave Hyndman and Wife here and Gim [Jim] Irving and Saturday February 15 Gim and An went home this Morning Sally Tory and I went to Tibs to day Sunday February 16 Charles Min & Lucy went to Church William McCleasters Funeral Sermon was Preached to day Alec brought Sally and I home this Afternoon Tom Anderson and his Mother here to see Sally and Baby Sally has got a dear little Baby God bles it and them Monday February 17 5 �a nice day Ed Watson here for Diner Mrs Vanalen and Miny here to see the Baby Sally went home on the 5 Oclock Train I hope they got home all right it Snowed Some to day Mr Higgins here Tory went to Mr Vanalens this Evening Tuesday February 18 the Girls washed to day it Snowed a little all day Charles and Luther went down to the Station to night there is some Society forming there Wednesday February 19 this is a lovely day Charles is drawing Shingle bolts Anson Wood here for Diner Lucy and Tom went to Ruben Shavers this Afternoon they are going to Prayr Meting at Dick Beggs to night there will be 3 Children Christened to night Dicks 2 and Roberts Baby we had a Calf last night Mary Christy and Mrs Michel here this Afternoon Thursday February 20 a big Storm to day Snows and blows the Roads are full Luther Wood went home to night his month is up Friday February 21 this is a nice Morning Clear but cold last night was the coldest night we had this Year Matty and Lucy did not come to day John Middagh here for Diner and Supper Saturday February 22 Charles took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers this Morning she is going to Stay 2 or 3 Weeks Matty Middagh and Lucy Erving came up on the Train to day Sunday February 23 Vanallens and Tory and the Girls went to Halville Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I am all alone my hand gains very Slow Monday February 24 the Girls went to Clarks this Afternoon it rained a little Tuesday February 25 our Girls and Clarks went down to Robert Hyndmans this Morning it rained all the Afternoon the Snow is going fast it cleared of to night Wednesday February 26 this has been a nice day they all went to John Colemans to a Social to night made 19 Dollars Thursday February 27 the Girls went up to Mrs McCargers this forenoon Maty Middagh and Lucy Erving went home on the 5 0 clock it has been a nice day Friday February 28 6 �it rained nearly all day the roads looks prety black Yesterday my hand is not much better the Girls done well to go home MARCH Saturday March 1 this is a nice day Charles & Min went to Town to day with a Buggy 3Months to day Since my hand was Sprained and can not yuse it yet it is a cold wind Sunday March 2 Charles & Min went to Church this Morning it is a nice day Monday March 3 the girls washed this Forenoon Tory and Charles went down to the Station in the Afternoon Minie Caselman here Tory brought me a letter from Magy I like to get letters from the Children Tuesday March 4 Mrs Beech from Beech Buro and her Boy and May Sheik here for Diner Jim Irving Peter Everets and Mr Waker here for Tea and Staid all night going to the Fair a very nice day Mr Higgins they were Wednesday March 5 Robert Parker and Wife and Magy Muskrove Staid to Tibs last night they came here this morning Robert went to the Fair the Girls Staid here they all came back here for Supper Alec Hyndman to we had a hen party for Diner no Men Charles went to the Fair Mrs Christy was here this After noon Mrs Beech and Son were going to Winchester and missed the Train came back here Thursday March 6 another nice day Mrs Beech went down to the Corners on the 5 0 clock train a nice person I like her very much Tory was over to Mrs Vanallens to night Friday March 7 this is a very nice Morning the Girls are Ironing this Morning Beggs this Afternoon Charles went down to the Station to Mill this is a very nice day is not much better Saturday March 8 Tory went down to See Mr Christy 7 Min went down to Mr he is no better Sunday March 9 Charles & Min went to the Stone church Tory went to Halville she is my hand this is a lovely day �Monday March 10 Tory is collecting money for the Bible Society I went to Mrs Christys and aplied the Batery to my hand I hope it will do it good Mrs Balkwell and George here Tuesday March 11 Charles has hired George for 6 Months Wednesday March 12 it rained all day to day and there is a heav[y] fog Thursday March 13 Miny Hyndman came here this Morning Tory went up after Lucy and she did not come Florence Spencer is very low not expected to live the roads are very bad Friday March 14 Gim [Jim] Clark taped the Sugar Bush to day he is going to work in Shares Mrs Irving and Dick Beggs Wife was here this Afternoon Min went home on the Train to night Saturday March 15 this is a nice day Min & Tory went down to the Station to trade every day dres we have new Syrup they each got an Sunday March 16 Min Charles & Lucy went to the Funeral of Florence Spencer She was Buried to day the 16 at 2 0 clock Lucy will come home with them it Snowed last night we had a pair of twin Calves this morning the 16 they look alike it is very cold to day Monday March 17 the Girls washed to day it is prety cold the roads are prety rough Lucy came home Yesterday no Sap to day Tuesday March 18 Min and Tory Ironed this morning Lucy down to Alec Clarks to see if Maim Brown could come and Make her dress Min went to See Mr Christy Cas Caselman here John Ross Brought a Side Board here Wednesday March 19 Doctor Jamason and Mina Caselman here for Tea 2 Men came here and Set the Saw they are going to Saw Wood to Morrow they Sawed Wood to day lovely day 8 Thursday March 20 got done 20 Minits after 3 a big pile of Wood they had a �Friday March 21 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Town to day it Snowed a little last night and rained a little this Morning but cleared of and was a nice Afterrnoon Charles got a 100 Buckets Saturday March 22 we Boiled down Syrup this morning dulday Charles went to the Shop this morning this is a Sunday March 23 Lucy and Tory went to Church in the Morning Frank and Minie were here this Evening Monday March 24 Charles sold 2 Beef Cows and 2 Calves Christy he is a little better it is a cold day Lucy went down see Mr Tuesday March 25 this is a nice day Lucy went over to Mrs Vanallens in the Afternoon Tory went to Town Charles Lucy Wednesday March 26 Mame Brown came here to Make Lucy a dress Afternoon and the Evening An Clark came with her Staid the Thursday March 27 John and Tiby Hyndman and Martha Clark here this After noon Frank and Samy and Miny Caselman and Alec Clark here in the Evening we Sugared of Friday March 28 Charles Min & Anie Clark went to Town it Stormed all day day my hand is not much better my arm is very painful it Snowed and blew all Saturday March 29 it is Storming yet night Charles went to Town to d he Sold a horse Mame got here to Sunday March 30 Charles and Min and Tory and Mame went to Church in the Morning Tory went in the Evening I went to see Mrs Vanallen She is Sick Alec and Tib here Monday March 31 the Girls washed this Morning I went to see Mrs Vanalen She is a little better Charles took his horse to Town this Morning George Balkwell came to night we all got invitations to Anies Wedding to day APRIL 9 �Tuesday April 1 Charles and Min went down to Alecks for a Turkey Diner Lucy went to John Smiths with Sally Hyndmans Tory went to help Anie Clark make a Cake Wednesday April 2 Sally Hyndman and Geany [Jennie] Staid all night and all day to day Miss Black Miss Cumings and Miss McGrigor here this Afternoon Gimy [Jimmy] Beggs here in the Evening we Sugared of for them Thursday April 3 Mrs Beggs here we sugared of today Lucy staid with Mrs Vanalen in the forenoon Tory is helping Clarks Bake for the Wedding Friday April 4 it rained last night and is raining today my arm is not much better it pains me so much I am afraid it will never be any better It is 4 Months now Since I hurt it God knows best Charles went to Town Sold Saturday April 5 he took 8 Galons of Syrup that makes 30 Galons he has Sunday April 6 they all went down to the Stone Church I suppose it will be the last time for a good while Charles is going to Start for Cal on Friday night God grant he may be Spared to come home again I may not be here to see him God knows best Monday April 7 Tory went to help Clarks Bake Lucy went to help Maim Brown sew at Christys I went and Staid with Mrs V she is Some better Charles and George put the Seeder together Tuesday April 8 this is Sams birth day 31 to day how the time does fly it seems but a little while since he was a Baby Min is making Charles Shirts Charles went to Town to get his Ticket he went down to the Station this afternoon to Court Wednesday April 9 this is a dul rainy day we all went to the Weding Anie Clark and the Rev Mr McDermaid was Married this Afternoon at 5 0 clock by the Rev Mr Higgins it Thundered when they stood up on the Floor to get Married it was so dark I Staid all night there was about 48 there they had a good time Mr and Mrs McDermaid went to the Manse to night the roads are very bad 10 �Thursday April 10 Charles went to Halville Mr Beggs here for Diner we sugared of to day nice day Mrs V is a little better this is a Friday April 11 this is a nice day Charles started for Cal to he is going to stop with John til Tuesday I did hate to have him go it seems as though I would never see him again in this world God only knows whether I will or not Mr Higgins was here when he Started he had Such a good Prayr it done my heart good the time will Seem so long he has always been at home hope his trip will do him good and God will wach over him and keep him from all harm it is lonely today Saturday April 12 George went to the Station to day for a grist got a pound of Tea Sunday April 13 a nice day the roads very bad the Girls all went to Sunday School I suppose Charles is with John to day it is 10 years since John was home I don't think I will ever see him again Monday April 14 Min and Lucy went to Town to day Jessie Blackburn here all day turned cold in the After noon Ira Bower here this Afternoon it is a nice day but Tuesday April 15 the Girls washed this Morning it is very windy Jessie Blackburn here this morning Mrs V is Some better I went to see her Min sowed tomatoes and celery Wednesday April 16 I suppose Charles is on his way to Cal now he would leave Johns last night may God bless him and take him safe to his Journeys end Min is Couloring Carpet rags Read Lucy went to Mr Beggs the Willingers Workers met Mr Higins and Martha here Thursday April 17 this is a nice day Min is coulering Brown my hand does not gain George took a box of Butter to the Station Min got a letter from Charles he wrote from Jaxon Friday April 18 Min Coulered Drab to day she has all Coloured now Frank filled a Toth [trough?] for Lucy to day George comenced to plow this Afternoon it is a cold day we miss Charles very much Saturday April 19 11 �Nelly had a Colt last night day it is prety cold to day Frank filled a nother for Lucy to Sunday April 20 Min Lucy & Tory went to Church in the Morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School in the Afternoon Monday April 21 George Sowed Some Wheat to day we are having lovely weather they brought in the Buckets to day we made 200 weight of Sugar and we made about 65 Galons of Syrup Willia[m]Hyndman here for Tea Tuesday April 22 the Girls washed the Buckets to day they had 400 & 25 to wash William Christy here to day a big Chore Mrs Wednesday April 23 Lucy is raking the door Yard and Tory is fixing hors radish Martha Clark and Tory went to Town George went to the Auction at McCleasters and got a Horse for 36 Dollars Thursday April 24 Tory got me a new dress and a pair of Boots Yesterday night on the 5 0 clock I am going to Winchester to Friday April 25 to Monday April 30 No entries MAY Thursday May 1 to Sunday May 4 No entries Monday May 5 5 years to day since my dear Husband Died how long the time seems Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday May 7 No entries Thursday May 8 I got home to nigh found them all well found three Letters awaiting me my hand no better the weather is very cold was glad to hear from Charles he is feeling well and likes the Country Minie Caselman here for Tea it rained all the Afternoon 12 Friday May 9 Sally Hyndman here this After noon Staid all night �Tory went home with Sally Min and Lucy went to Church at 3 Saturday May 10 Min and Lucy went down to the Station this Afternoon Sunday May 11 Tory went to Church in the Evening and Sunday School Monday May 12 the Girls washed Mrs Brack [Black?] here this forenoon Min got a Letter from Charles I went over to See Mrs V She is gaining George Sold the pigs Lenox here this Afternoon drawing Manure Tuesday May 13 Mr Lenox here to day Min took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers low she is going to Stay all this week Mr George Spencer is very Wednesday May 14 I went down to see Mr Christie a little while the Girls are making flower beds a cold wind there is Thursday May 15 I went down to Mr Beggs Mrs Fraser came here and Tory came after me it hurts my arm to ride the Doctor was here to night injected Something in my arm had a good nights rest Friday May 16 Broder Workman helped George plant potatoes to day Buds on the Trees comes out so Slow it is a nice day but Cold the Saturday May 17 Tory made Rubarb Py to day I had a bad night last night my arm pained me most all night a heavy wind to day George plowed the Yard to day Lucy came home George Spencer is a little better Sunday May 18 Min Lucy and Tory went down to Church George went home to day it is a nice day I got Sick this Afternoon the Doctor here I am all alone Monday May 19 a little better to day Mr Higgins here Min and Lucy commenced to clean house Tory does the work and took care of me she is Sick her Self Tuesday May 20 13 �it rained all night and all day the Doctor here to night the pain is better but I am prety Sick Rosa had a Colt this morning Mr Higgins her Wednesday May 21 am not much better am prety weak Tory is sick but works all the time and eats nothing George planted corn in the Orchard Mrs Pelton and Mrs Black here this Evening Mrs Christie here Thursday May 22 I am in bed yet the Doctor here for Tea and so was Mrs Wood Mrs Beggs here a little while George planted Sweet corn Mr Christie here to day Friday May 23 raining a little to day the Girls are warping a Carpet been Sick all this week I feel a little better Tory has Saturday May 24 Tib and Baby was here to day I feel some better Sat up a little while Sunday May 25 George Min & Lucy went to Church Aleck Clark was here is a nice little fellow Sade Smith & Minie Caselman here gave his Babies pictur Monday May 26 The Girls washed this forenoon Mr Higgins & Norman Bain & Kittie Cameron & Martha Clark all here for Tea and Staid the Evening the Doctor called in the Evening Tuesday May 27 Tory went with the Doctor to Winchester they are putting up an English Church and they laid the Corner Stone to day they had Diner and Tea and a great Croud there Martha Smith here a little while Wednesday May 28 Lucy is weaving the Carpet I am a little better John McCarger got potatoes to day Thursday May 29 Mr Lenox here to work to day it is a nice day Friday May 30 Min and Tory went to Town to day I am Some better Mrs Black Saturday May 31 Lucy got the Carpet cut today Mrs Pelton here this forenoon JUNE 14 George Sowed Corn �Lucy and Tory went to Church real bad to day Sunday June 1 Min Staid and got Dinner I am not so well feel Monday June 2 am prety sick yet the Girls washed Mrs Black here Tory went to the Station got a letter from Charles he is well George finished Sowing to day Tuesday June 3 the Girls Cleaned the Dinang room to day whitened the Ceiling Green and Cleaned the Parlour tinted the wall Pea Wednesday June 4 the girls put down the Carpet to day Sid Shaw came here this Morning George went to the fair it rained last night and a little this morning Lucy ironed this forenoon Election day Thursday June 5 I was very sick to day my Stomack is very bad this is Friday June 6 George is plowing for Buckwheat Maggie Fooize here and Mrs Loux the Station it rained after Tea until after dark Min planted Cucumbers through the potatoes him and Saturday June 7 Lucy wed Some in the Garden Sunday June 8 George Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church in the morning to Halville in the Evening Min went to George is plowing George and Tory went Monday June 9 the Girls washed and washed blankets and quilts Min and Tory went to the Station Maggie Fooize here for Tea Tuesday June 10 George and Mr Wood hoed the potatoes in the Orchard this forenoon George had a Manure bee this Afternoon 17 here Sid Shaws wife came here to day 17 years today since Tib was Married Min & Tory went to practice to night Wednesday June 11 12 years to day since Lucy was Married Tory went down to the Church to the Willing Workers Meting we had some rain to day 15 �Thursday June 12 it rained all night and is raining to day it is a wet time Friday June 13 Mr Lenox and John Lenox Spread Manure this Afternoon Saturday June 14 it rained a little this morning Mr Lenox here to day Min Alma and Lucy went to Mr Conlys this Afternoon Mrs Black here for Tea got a dog Sunday June 15 Min Alma and Lucy went to the Stone Church George and Tory went to Halville to Church and Staid to Alecks for Diner Lucy went to Sunday School in the Afternoon at the Station Monday June 16 Min & Tory & Alma went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon Lucy went down to the Post Office with Mrs John Hyndman Mrs Hyndman and Mrs Black here George Sowed Buckwheat this Afternoon Sowed 8 Acres Alma Staid to Mrs Sheiks it is very warm Tuesday June 17 the Girls washed to day George Harrowed the Buckwheat and rooled it it is a very warm day Tory went to Mrs Blacks this Afternoon Lucy went to John Peters Wednesday June 18 George went to a Social at Henry Settles last night it is very warm Thursday June 19 Mr & Mrs Hut and Mrs John Hyndman here all day we had a good visit Friday June 20 Mrs Ervin & her little girl and Mrs Suffield here last night Staid till after Diner Tory went to Church to night at the Station George sowed the last piece of Buckwheat Saturday June 21 Lucy and Tory went to Town to day this is a nice day I am not feeling well Sunday June 22 George Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School at 3 & George Lucy & Tory went to Church at Halville in the Evening Mrs Vanallen here to day 16 �the Girls washed today Monday June 23 it is a very nice day Tuesday June 24 I went to Mrs Frasers this forenoon & to Mrs Smiths in the Afternoon Lucy came after me Sally and Baby came up to night on the Train it rained to night the Girls went to practice George went to Blairs to a plowing bee Wednesday June 25 Tory & Sally went to Town this morning it is a lovely day George is hilling potatoes Sally has got a nice little Baby had a letter from Aurilla last night She has been very Sick Thursday June 26 Lucy Sally and Tory went down to Tibs this After Sally went home on the Train Lucy and Tory Staid to Prayr Meting Mr Higgins Christened the Baby Mary Victoria Mrs Black here this Afternoon Friday June 27 Lucy went to Mr Sheiks Min went to Sade Smiths Mrs Black here most all day I feel prety Sick to night Minie Casselman here Tory came home sick got the Sick head ache Mrs Wood here Saturday June 28 Mr & Mrs Black and Lucy went to pick strawberries this morning we are getting very nice weather now every thing is growing nicely Sunday June 29 George Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville good to get to Church it is the first time for 7 Months the Girls cleaned the Cellar it seemed Monday June 30 I was to Mrs Vanalens JULY Tuesday July 1 they washed today it is very warm they all went to the Concert to night Camp Meting Comenced to day Wednesday July 2 it rained the last part of last night and rained this forenoon this Afternoon to get the Buggy fixed Thursday July 3 17 George went to Halville �George took a ton of Hay to town Christies this Afternoon Mrs Jacob Vanalen here for Diner Friday July 4 Mrs John Hyndman & Lucy Annie Shaver & Tory to Camp Meting Staid here Tom McCuit and Dinah came here this Afternoon night and go to Camp Meting Saturday July 5 George went to a Bee at Mrs Vanalens it was this afternoon came Sunday July 6 Tom and Dinah George and Tory went to Camp Meting the Stone Church I am alone I went to Mrs Gennie [Jennie] going to Stay all Tom and Dinah Min and Lucy went down to Monday July 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day I went down to see Maia Clark Meting closed to day Tuesday July 8 a nice day Lucy went to Bob Blacks the Camp Wednesday July 9 I went back to Alec Christies in the forenoon and Bills in the Afternoon Mrs Martin went with me Sally Hyndman came after Lucy to go to the picknick at the Rideau to morrow Thursday July 10 Tory and Sam went to the picknick they had a nice cool day until 12 0 clock George cut some Clover to day did not get home Friday July 11 George put up the Clover in bocks to day Min and Lucy went to Town this Afternoon Tory milked alone Charlie Hyndman brought us a quarter of veal Mrs Laterell Died today Saturday July 12 we are getting very nice weather Sunday July 13 Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I to Halville Monday July 14 Alec Hyndman came up after Tory I and Lucy went to Mrs Laterels funeral Mr Wood came to work to day I went down to Tibs to night when they fetched Tory home 18 �Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday July 16 No entries Thursday July 17 Tory and Alace Sheik went to prescot to day I went to Church to day Church Friday July 18 Mr McCormick preached I would like to live close to the Saturday July 19 Teny McTavish & Alec Roses Wife came here and Tena Staid Willia[m] Carson came this Afternoon they all came down to Church the Carsons went home to night Min & Lucy washed this Morning Son here they got some hay to night Sunday July 20 it is Sacrement Sunday we had a good Meting Liza & Bertha & I came home with them Monday July 21 Min picked some beries Neil Kenion and his Teny went to Town with Mr Higgins came back here Tuesday July 22 Tena & Lucy picked a few Berries Min picked a few Cherries Neil Kenion here for Diner Tena & Min went to Mrs Clarks Lucy has to drive the horse to unload the Hay Mrs Black and Miss Black here Mr Sevice and Miss Grant Married to day Wednesday July 23 Miss McTavish & Lucy went to John Smiths this forenoon & and to Mr Cumings in the Afternooon Min went down to Church to night home to night Thursday July 24 Lucy and Tena came home with her Tory came Friday July 25 Lucy took Tena to John McTavishes this forenoon Flora and the Children came on the noon Train they are all tired out Edeth is a sick Baby I am afraid she will never be any better She had ought to be home Saturday July 26 19 �Min Tory & Charly went picking beries this forenoon potatoes we commenced us ing new Sunday July 27 Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and Flossie went to Halville Lucy went to Sunday Schoo[l] Monday July 28 Min & Tory washed & Lucy went picking beries Tuesday July 29 Flora and Tora took Edith down to the Doctors Edith got so mich worse we Sent for the Doctor to night Wednesday July 30 Edith is a good deal better Min & Charley went to Town Tory went and picked some berries it rained to night George finished haying to day Thursday July 31 there was to be a picknick in Vanalens woods to day but it rained Tea the Doctor here for AUGUST Friday August 1 this is a nice morning after the rain Mr Wood Loading Manure Charley has a bad cold Saturday August 2 Lucy went up to Bob Blacks Tory finished my Dress Mrs Vanalens 2 Sisters and theirs Husbands came back to day Sunday August 3 Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Flora Tory Charlie Flossie and Edeth took a ride round the Block George and Tory went to Church this Evening had a Shower to day Monday August 4 the Girls had an awful big wash to day Oh dear I am so Sick of the Children they wont mind anyone they are the worst Children I ever Saw I do hope the next visit they make I wont be here they do anoy me so Tuesday December 5 20 �Edith is Sick to day the Girls Ironed to day Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here this evening George cut a peace of Oats to day Edith is very sick Station to night Wednesday August 6 the Doctor was here to day Lucy & Tory went down to the Thursday August 7 the Baby is better this morning Mr Wood here this Afternoon there was a picknick in Vanallens woods Tory Flossie and Charlie went to the Church to the willing workers meting this is a very nice morning Friday August 8 the Baby is better Saturday August 9 Min & Tory & Flossie went to Town this Afternoon Alec & Tib brought Lucy home George cut the wheat Lucy & Tory went to Church Min and Tory washed Sunday August 10 Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School Flossie is Sick Monday August 11 Broder Workman here this Afternoon helping them draw in grain Tuesday August 12 Min and Lucy went to John peter Smiths this forenoon and to Mr Smiths in the Afternoon to see Mrs Elliot Broder Work man here this Afternoon Wednesday August 13 George Min Lucy Tory and Charly went picking long black Berries got enough to make 3 pies they are not ripe yet I was up Bob Blacks this After noon Thursday August 14 they got in all the Grain that is ripe we had Corn to day for the first Friday August 15 Lucy and I went to Town to day came home by Mrs Spencers McDermids George got 5 Teeth filled to day Mrs Black here to day took Diner at Mr Saturday August 16 George cut a lot of Grain to day Sunday August 17 Min Lucy and Flora went Church the Children are better Min & Nell Maggie & Charlie came here this Afternoon George Tory and Min Hyndman went to Church to night 21 �Monday August 18 Min & Lucy washed George Tory and Min Hyndman went picking long black berries for 6 pies Tory took Min & Nell to the Station they went home on the Cars it rained Sunday it rained to day so they Could not Stack Tuesday August 19 Clarry Middagh came here this Morning it rained this Afternoon so they could not Stack Wednesday August 20 I went to John Colmans this forenoon and Mrs Blairs this Afternoon Flossa went down to the Station to night Lucy Flora & Thursday August 21 Lucy took Clary down to Mr Richardsons to day they got one load drew and it commenced to rain Said Smith has a quilting Bee this Afternoon it rains So we coud not go Friday August 22 Lucy & Mrs V went to Saids to quilt they made the Stack to day Saturday August 23 Just got it done in time it rained to night Sunday August 24 Lucy Flory and Charly went to Church George Flossie & Tory went to Halville Mrs Alec Clark had a Daughter this morning Monday August 25 the Girls washed this Morning Tuesday August 26 Flory Tory Edith and I went to Mr Smith this forenoon and John Piters this After noon Wednesday August 27 Flora Flossie Edith and Lucy went down to Tibs this Morning Mr George Hut and Sally Hyndman came here this Morning Mrs Black came after Diner her and Tory went back to Mr Cumings this Afternoon Mrs Hut Staid here all night and I went in the Afternoon Thursday August 28 Sally Hyndman went to Mrs Blacks in the Morning Mrs Miss Black here Friday August 29 22 �Min and Tory went to Town this Morning Mrs Black Tory and George went down to Church at the Station to night George took Miss Black home Saturday August 30 they came home this Morning from Tibs Alec brought them for a big time this Afternoon Mr Smith got a Stroke to day Sunday August 31 it rains this Morning Min Tory and George went to Church to the Baptist Church at 3 Mr John Smith Died to day it rained Lucy Tory & George went SEPTEMBER Monday September 1 I went to Mrs John Smiths and Staid all day Tory came after at night Death make it is true in the midst of life we are in Death what a change Tuesday September 2 George Min Lucy and I went to the Funeral it was a large Funeral Hyndman Staid here all night Mrs Sally Wednesday September 3 Sally Hyndman went home this morning a nice day Frank and Genie Coleman here I went and Staid with Mrs Black had Sweet Corn for Diner Thursday September 4 Lucy Flora & Tory Flossie and Edith went to Mrs Clarks this Afternoon Friday September 5 they all went to Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon but Tory and I and Charly Saturday September 6 this is a nice day very warm Sunday September 7 Tory and I and Flossie went to Church the rest all went to the Stone Church went to Sunday School Frank and Tory went to Hexton Church Lucy Monday September 8 Min and Tory washed it rained a little Lucy went up to Mr Blacks a little while Flora Tory Flossie & Edith went down to Winchester on the Train Min and Lucy went to see Maud and the Baby Tuesday September 9 23 �Min and Lucy Irind this forenoon Charles came home to night on the 5 0 clock Train I tell you we were all glad to see him he is looking well Wednesday September 10 Min and Charles went to the Winchester fair this Morning Sally Hyndman and Lucy went Spencerville to the Convention Gennie [Jennie] Staid here Mrs Bower and Mrs Vanallen here a little while Charles brought me a Gold pen Thursday September 11 George went to the Fair at Ogdensburg it rained all day it rained most all day to day Mr Clarks this Evening Friday September 12 Lucy came home to night Charles & Min went down to Saturday September 13 Min made pumpkin pies to day for the first they all came home from Winchester to day Mr Higgins and his Brother here for Tea and Staid the Evening Sunday September 14 They all went to Church but me this morning George and Tory went in the Evening Min and Tory washed walk a little Monday September 15 Alec and Tib and Baby here this Afternoon the Girls Iriond this forenoon Tory went to the Station Tuesday September 16 Mrs Vanallen here this Afternoon the Baby can Charles Flora and Wednesday September 17 Charles Min Flora Flossie & Edith & Martha Clark all went to Town to Mr McDermids Edith Cummings & Lisa Bain here this Afternoon Robert Wallice here for Tea Thursday September 18 George & Lucy Tory went to the Socii at Willia Shavers Friday September 19 Flora Tory & the Children went to Tibs this Afternoon our Boys dug the potatoes in the Orchard Tory went to Meting at the Station Saturday September 20 it rained last night it is dull to day Sunday September 21 24 �they all went to Church but Min and I and Edith Monday September 22 Mr and Mrs McDermid here Charles went to the Council Alec Clarks for a call this Afternoon Tory and Flora went to Tuesday September 23 Lucy Flora Tory and Flossie went to Mr Christys this Afternoon Charles Lucy & Flora called on Mr Smiths and Mrs Frasers Mr Eliot starts for home to morrow Wednesday September 24 Mr Higgins here for Tea Tib and Alec and Sam Vanalen and Cas Caselman here in the Evening Mr Higgins gave Flossie and Edith each a Bible Charlie has one Thursday September 25 the Thrashing Machine came here this Afternoon Flora and the Children Started to night I hope they will get home Safe Charles & Min took them to the Station it is a lovely night Friday September 26 Mrs Black was here this Afternoon we have 7 Men Thrashing it seems odd without the Children Tory took up the plants today Tory went down to Church with Sam V at the Station this is a nice day Saturday September 27 they are thrashing yet it is prety cold today Sunday September 28 they all went to Church in the morning George and Tory went in the Evening the Girls washed Monday September 29 I went up to Blacks a little while they finished Thrashing to day Tuesday September 30 Charles & Lucy went to Town to the Fair Lucy is Judge Sid Shaw and Sam Gernsey came here to day Tory went down to South Mountain to the Convention to night George is helping Alec Clark Thrash OCTOBER Wednesday October 1 25 �Sid Shaw Sam Gernsey George Charles & Min all went to Town to the Fair Lucy and Tory went to the Convention I am all alone for a wonder it is Seldom we are alone Thursday October 2 Sid and Sam Gernsey went home today Charles & Min went to Iroquoise to Lish Everets Friday October 3 Tory went to the we made Chow Chow and french pickles it rained a little to day Socii with George to Gim [Jim] Shaws Saturday October 4 Charles and Min came home to night Sunday October 5 Tory and I went to Halville Church this Morning Mr Mires gave the Sacrement had a good Meting the rest went to the Stone Church George went home tonight Lucy is making over a dress coat Tib and Lucretia here to day Monday October 6 it is a nice day Tory and I went to Town Tuesday October 7 it rained most all day she got a we had a good visit Wednesday October 8 Tory and Minnie Shaver went to Mrs Gilroys for diner & Mr Myres for Tea Min and I put up Some Apples to dry for the first Thursday October 9 the Girls picked some Apples to day Charles killed a hog Lucy went down to Winchester to night on the Train Friday October 10 the Girls finished picking the Apples to day we have a nice lot of them Saturday October 11 Sam and Tory went down to practice I went down to Tom Christies Sunday October 12 we all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville in the Evening Monday October 13 the Girls washed the Baggs to day the Girls patched the Baggs 26 Tuesday October 14 it is raining most all day �Wednesday October 15 Min and Tory went to Town to day Tory got her Coat fited Inkerman Charles went to Thursday October 16 Charles took a load of Buckwheat to Inkerman to day Friday October 17 Charles took another load today Martha Clark & Tory went to Sally Hyndmans this fore noon and Mr Shavers this Afternoon Saturday October 18 Charles took an other load of Buckwheat to day he has Sold 207 bushels Sunday October 19 They all went to Church but me Monday October 20 Mrs Black had a young Son to day a great big Boy Tuesday October 21 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon George came here to day to help Charles plow Wednesday October 22 this is my Birth day 68 today I do thank God that he gives me health and Strength while he is calling many from time into Eternity Thursday October 23 and Friday October 24 No entries John came home to night Saturday October 25 the Business Closed for a week Sunday October 26 They all came down to Church I saw John at the Church I came home with him was so glad to see him had 11 pigs to day Monday October 27 John walked up to Alec Clarks and took his Tea there and Alec brought him up then he took his Diner to Alec Hyndmans then John and I took Diner at Mrs Vanallens She Sent for us then he went to Mr Christies and Mrs Clarks and went to Bills Clarks for Tea Tuesday October 28 27 �Charles got in his potatoes to day John went to see Mrs Frasers and Mr Smiths and John Peters and home for Tea Mr Higgins here for Tea and Staid the Evening Wednesday October 29 John and Charles went to Town to day George is plowing Thursday October 30 Charles gave John 10 Bushels of Potatoes he sent them to day John went to see Mrs Beggs and then went to Clarks for Diner Alec and Tib here this Evening Friday October 31 John has gone Charles took him to Winchester to Sallys I never expect to see him again God only knows whether I will or no he had a very nice week NOVEMBER it seems lonely Blacks Saturday November 1 only 3 of us last night Charles came home to night Charles and Min went to Church Sunday November 2 Tory went to Sunday School I went up to it rained last night Monday November 3 the Girls washed and Churned and got in the Cabbage Edith Cumings and Maggie Black here this Afternoon Charles took a load of Potatoes to Town this forenoon and drew a load of Cheese this Afternoon I went down to Mr Beggs to day Afternoon Tuesday November 4 it snowed a little this forenoon but was very nice this Wednesday November 5 Mrs Coleman and Mrs Blair all day Charles helped Sam Thrash went down to Shavers to practice to night this is Thanks Giving day quarts of Coal Oil to day a nice day Thursday November 6 Charles Lucy & Min went down to Church Friday November 7 Lucy was up to Roberts to see the Baby Tory went to Town to day 28 Charles got 21 I am not feeling very well Saturday November 8 it is nice but cold Lucy went to Blacks Sunday November 9 Sam and Tory �it rained all day we did not go to Church Monday November 10 Min painted the floor to day Tory went to Town this morning Charles is plowing Mr Higgins here and took his Colt home Min and Tory went up to Blacks this Evening this has been a nice day but cold Tuesday November 11 Min gave the floor another coat to day I went down to Alec Clarks to day Wednesday November 12 we are getting very nice weather for this time of Year Thursday November 13 Min and Tory went to the Manse to the Willing Workers Charles went to See about the Ditch Friday November 14 Charly came up after Tory to make a Bonet for Esther Lucy went up to Blacks a little while a lovely day Charles is helping Sim Workman fix the road Some where it a little dul to day night Saturday November 15 Ed & Lepha Gilroy came here to go to practice they Staid all Sunday November 16 they open the hall to day at the Station to day 3 sermons we had Mr Dulmage his Wife and Son and Ed & Lepha for Diner I did not go in the morning went in the Afternoon Ed Lepha and Tory went in the Evening Ed went home after Church Lepha is going to Stay til Tuesday night they are going to practice then Monday November 17 the Girls washed and Churned it rained all day and part of the night Charles went to the Council at South Mountain he was very cold when he got home Sam was over and they practiced a little it snowed a little to night Tuesday November 18 A nice Morning Alec Clark here this Morning Charles went the Station for Flower they practiced to night Wednesday November 19 Ed and Lepha went home to night it is a nice day Thursday November 20 Lucy went down to A Hyndmans this Morning I went up to See Mrs Black she is going home to morrow Sally Hyndman came here and Geny to Staid all night 29 �Friday November 21 Sally and Geny went home this Afternoon they all went to the Tea Meting at the Station in the new hall 12 0 clock when they came home Saturday November 22 Tory went down to help wash the dishes this morning Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday November 23 Charles Min & Lucy went down to Church Monday November 24 Charles helped Sam kill his pigs to day Willia Hyndman and Mr Alt here for Diner they had a 10 Cent went to Town in the Afternoon came back & Staid all night Social to night Tuesday November 25 William and Alt went down to Alecks this Morning Tory helped wash the dishes from the Social Mrs Fulton came here to night of the Train had been to Town to get some teeth filled Charles killed a Beef Wednesday November 26 Charles went to Otawa to day took a Beef 39 fowls and some Apples it is a lovely day Samy Workman came here last night to do Chores while Charles is gone Lucy went to help clear out the Manse for the Social Tory took Mrs Fulton to the Station Thursday November 27 Min Tory and Samy Workman Miss Sheik and Mrs Gregory and little Girs here all day tis a lovely night Ema went to the Sosial to night Charles got at 11 to night Parka Married to night Friday November 28 I am going down to Sallys to night on the Train this is a beautiful day went to Robert Parkers to night how long I will Stay dont know Saturday November 29 it Snowed last night a little Sunday November 30 I went to Church in the Morning had a Turkey Diner at Roberts John McKerchie came over for me went to Church in the Evening it is so nice to live close to the Church tis a great privelige 30 �DECEMBER Monday December 1 Robert took me out to Sallies this Afternoon tis very cold it is colder still found them all well Tuesday December 2 Sally went to the Springs it Snowed and Slowed all day this is the first Sleighing Wednesday December 3 the Thrashing Machine came to day Thursday December 4 the Sleighs and Cutters are running all the time Friday December 5 No entry Saturday December 6 Willia finished Thrashing to day Willia Sally Min went to Church Sunday December 7 it is to cold for me Monday December 8 No entry Tuesday December 9 Sally and I went to George Huts to day An & Lucy Ervin Mary Algate to Sallys to night Wednesday December 10 Sally and I went to Gim Ervings to day it Snowed to day here a day and a half the Thrashers has been Thursday December 11 I came home to day Mrs Mac and Mrs Erving came with me they did not get my card so we had to get a chance this is a very nice day Peter Everets here for Diner Friday December 12 it Stormed a little to day but it is nice Saturday December 13 Charles took us down to Sally Hyndmans this Morning She was not at home so we had to come back Charles took them to the station to night we had a good visit Sunday December 14 31 �Charles Tory and I went to Halville Church and Tory went to Hexton to Church to night Min has a bad cold could not go a nice warm day Sam Monday December 15 Tory went to South Mountain to a Concert Lucy came home to night it is very nice weather Tuesday December 16 nice Sleighing Tory and Lucy went to Town he is not well Wednesday December 17 a nice day Min went down to see Mr Christia [Christie] Thursday December 18 Sam and Tory went down to practice to night Friday December 19 Charles helped Mr Blair to Thrash this Afternoon poor Bosie has a very lame leg Saturday December 20 Charles went to Iraquois this Morning I went to South Mountain Staid there came back went to Mrs Adams for Diner and Mrs Frasers for Tea Sunday December 21 Min Tory and I went down to the Stone Church it rained in the Afternoon we will loose our Sleighing Monday December 22 Lucy and Tory are washing Charles and Min went to Town Some Butter and Some Tallow it has turned cold it is Stormy to day blows I am afraid took some Apples Tuesday December 23 it Snows a little while and then the Sun comes out then it Snows and Wednesday December 24 this is a nice day but very cold Tory went back to Mr Conlys with Sam V and Ed and Lepha Gilroy Lish Everets and Wife and little Boy came here to night Tory is going to a Xmas Tree at Hexton from there to Mr Conleys Thursday December 25 this is Xmas a very cold day Lucy and I went to Alecks Hyndmans to help eat a Goose we have a Turkey here Tory is going to a Xmas back at Mr Conlys to night I got a book for my preseant and a Linen Apron Charles got a pair of Slippers Min got a book Charles and Tory got porrige Bowls 32 �Friday December 26 it is a little warmer to day Lish and Jane went home this Morning Alec Hyndman here and Lucy went home with them they are going to have a meting the Willing Workers Sam Workman here Charles and Sam got 4 loads of Ice it is warmer to day home yet Saturday December 27 it has Snowed all the forenoon and some this Afternoon Tory not Min and Charles went to Church Alecks Sunday December 28 it is very cold Lucy came home with them from Monday December 29 a very cold day Tory came home this Afternoon Ed and Lepha Gilroy Staid for Tea then they went to South Mountain to practice Howard Spencer here for Tea Tuesday December 30 this is the coldest day of all cold and clear Tory went down to the Tea Meting to South Mountain got 2 loads of Ice it is very cold this morning got 3 loads of Ice 33 Wednesday December 31 I never Saw So much cold weather at one time � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text 1890 JANUARY Wednesday January 1 this is a nice Morning Willia and Ada Graham Staid here all night went away at 10 to Robert Beggs Melvin and Jasper came up here it rained all the Afternoon they had to stay all night Charles went down to the Station no Sleighing for the New Year it was very dul one Month to day since I Sprained my rist and it is no better yet I am afraid it never will be God knows best Thursday January 2 still raining by spels Min and Lucy went down to Alecs and took the Boys home the Willing Workers had a Meting this After noon they are going there Charles helped Sam Vanalen kill a Beef to day Tory and I are all alone for Diner it rained nearly all the Afternoon the roads are thawing out they Staid to Prayr Meting to Night Friday January 3 this is a lovely day it froze last night Sam Vanallen was here this Morning Charles went to Town this Afternoon Lucy and Tory went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Tory went to Church to night my hand is no better it is very painful and is very much Swelon I try to be patient and Submit to his will Saturday January 4 Min went down to Mr Clarks to help them tie a spread Loiese Armstrong here this Afternoon Mina Caselman Sam VanAllen and James Beggs came in the Evening Sunday January 5 Min and Lucy went to Church in the Morning Tory went to Sunday School in the Morning and then it Rained Henry Growbarger here this Evening it sleeted Monday January 6 the Trees are Beautiful this Morning it Rained and froze on it is raining this Morning this is Town Meting day my hand is very Sore the Doctor gave me Stuf to rub on that Blistered it Mr Christy is no better he is pretty helpless Maud and baby & Cas Costleman here this After noon Alec came for them and Staid the Evening it has been a Stormy day Tuesday January 7 1 �a nice Morning Lucy went to the Clarks to tell them what to bake for the Social and Min went to Sally Hyndmans the Willing Workers are getting up a Social Tory went to Mr Clarks to help An with a Comforter Mina Caselman here this Afternoon Charles went down to Coart this Afternoon Wednesday January 8 this is a nice day the Girls are Baking for ther Social Charles went to the Shop this Afternoon my hand is no better it is very sore my Fingers are very stiff and very Sore and very much Swellon and very painful Mr Higins and the Doctor here for Tea Staid the Evening Thursday January 9 Charles got sick last night they call it the La Grip Mr Wear does the Chores it is sleeting to day freezes as it comes down Lucy went down to Prayr Meting with Mr Higgins she is going to stay to Alecke til after the Sosial it is very cold Friday January 10 it is Storming to day and it is very cold Charles is no better yet it is a little warmer this Afternoon Min and Tory went to the Social there was not many there it was so cold Mrs Care was Buried to day Alec Hyndmans wife had a Son this Morning Saturday January 11 still very cold Charles is some better it is a little warmer it Hailed some last night I have had Hops [hoops?] on my hand for the last 3 days I dont think it is much better Min and Tory went to Church Sunday January 12 it is warmer to day Monday January 13 it rained to day the wind was very high Charles went up to Mr Simsers Lucy came home last night from Alecks they had a Social in the Basement of the Church it was a bad time my hand is very sore yet this is a lovely Morning Tuesday January 14 Charles went back to Jim Peltons my hand is prety bad the Doctor was here for Tea very low Wednesday January 15 my hand is no better it is prety cold Aleks wife is Thursday January 16 a very cold day it rained a little this Morning then it Snowed and got very cold Alec Hyndmans Wife Died this Morning Mr McCuit Staid here all night the Doctor here to night 2 �Friday January 17 Alecks Wife was Buried this Morning at half past 10 her Baby is living it is a very cold day my hand is no better Charles and Tory went to the Funeral Saturday January 18 it is a prety cold day there is good deal of Sickness around now Sunday January 19 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church it was Sacrament Sunday Min did not go she is not well it is a nice day it is raining today South Mountain Thankful for it Monday January 20 Luther Wood comenced to work to day Charles went down to the Council met to day my hand is a little better I do feel very Mrs Simser to pay Lucy the interest Tuesday January 21 Charles is Cutting Ice Luther is helping Vanalens Thrash day Alec went to Otawa Mrs Martin was here for Diner Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Tory went down to Tibs to Mrs V here a little while Wednesday January 22 they are drawing Ice to day Charles drew a load of wood for the Box Stove Lucy went down to see An Clark she is not well it is a nice day but cold my hand is gaining a little Thursday January 23 they finished drawing Ice today it is Storming this Afternoon Friday January 24 Alec brought Tib and the Baby up this morning and came after them to night we had 2 Strange men for Diner Charles sold them a Horse for One Hundred and 20 Dollars it is a nice day I was so glad to see Tib and the Baby I would not have known it the Doctor was here for Tea Saturday January 25 Charles and Min went to Winchester to day the wind is Blowing prety hard Sunday January 26 Lucy and Tory and VanAlens went to Church together it is a lovely Morning Charles and Min came home to night Monday January 27 3 �it was stormy this forenoon but pleasant this Afternoon Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here for Tea Charles went to Mrs Growbargers Funeral To day at 10 and Mr Story gets Buried at 1 Jane Hyndmans Baby was Buried to day Tuesday January 28 this is a nice day Tory went down to Winchester on the Cars Vanalens the Thrashing Machine came here to night Lucy went to Mrs Wednesday January 29 they Thrashed to day had 11 Men got done tonight done for this Year Lucy went down to Clarks this Afternoon a little while on Business my hand is gaining very Slow this is a nice morning Thursday January 30 Charles is drawing wood Min and Lucy went down to Church Friday January 31 a nice forenoon but rained this Afternoon Old Mrs Shaver of Hexton was Buried to day FEBRUARY it is a nice day Saturday February 1 Luther went home sick to night Sunday February 2 Charles Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Mr McClenen was Buried to day at 10 Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Monday February 3 Charles went to South Mountain at the Council Lucy went to Sally Hyndmans She is going to stay all night Tuesday February 4 Luther came back this Morning Charles went to Osgood to an Auction Lucy went to the Willing Workers Meting they met at Mrs McShains She came home with Charles Mr McKey here to night it rained this After noon Wednesday February 5 it rained most all night it is very windy to day Charles went to Gim [Jim] Clarks to a Bee to draw Logs Min and Lucy went to call on the Sick there is a great many Sick now I thank God I am well only my hand it is gaining but very Slow the Lord is good to me better than I deserve I hope I am thankful for all his mercies Thursday February 6 4 �this is a nice day but cold Girls Ironed to day Mr Waker here for Diner Charles is drawing wood the Friday February 7 this is a nice day Charles is drawing wood Min went down to see Mr Christy this Afternoon Mr Wood Working here Chopping William McCleaster Died this Morning Saturday February 8 William McCleaster was Buried to day at half past 10 it Snowed last night and Snowed this forenoon Tory came home to day on the Cars Sunday February 9 Charles Min and Lucy went down to Church Sam V and Tory went down to South Mountain to Quarterly Meting it is a nice day but cold Monday February 10 a nice day Charles is drawing Cord Wood down to the Station Tuesday February 11 it is a little windy to Sally is coming up to Morrow Wednesday February 12 Charles went to the Station but Sally did not come Mrs Wear and little girl here Thursday February 13 William and Sally drove up today they have a nice Baby William and Charles went to Town this After noon William went home to day Wife here Staid all night Friday February 14 Dave Hyndman and Wife here and Gim [Jim] Irving and Saturday February 15 Gim and An went home this Morning Sally Tory and I went to Tibs to day Sunday February 16 Charles Min & Lucy went to Church William McCleasters Funeral Sermon was Preached to day Alec brought Sally and I home this Afternoon Tom Anderson and his Mother here to see Sally and Baby Sally has got a dear little Baby God bles it and them Monday February 17 5 �a nice day Ed Watson here for Diner Mrs Vanalen and Miny here to see the Baby Sally went home on the 5 Oclock Train I hope they got home all right it Snowed Some to day Mr Higgins here Tory went to Mr Vanalens this Evening Tuesday February 18 the Girls washed to day it Snowed a little all day Charles and Luther went down to the Station to night there is some Society forming there Wednesday February 19 this is a lovely day Charles is drawing Shingle bolts Anson Wood here for Diner Lucy and Tom went to Ruben Shavers this Afternoon they are going to Prayr Meting at Dick Beggs to night there will be 3 Children Christened to night Dicks 2 and Roberts Baby we had a Calf last night Mary Christy and Mrs Michel here this Afternoon Thursday February 20 a big Storm to day Snows and blows the Roads are full Luther Wood went home to night his month is up Friday February 21 this is a nice Morning Clear but cold last night was the coldest night we had this Year Matty and Lucy did not come to day John Middagh here for Diner and Supper Saturday February 22 Charles took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers this Morning she is going to Stay 2 or 3 Weeks Matty Middagh and Lucy Erving came up on the Train to day Sunday February 23 Vanallens and Tory and the Girls went to Halville Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I am all alone my hand gains very Slow Monday February 24 the Girls went to Clarks this Afternoon it rained a little Tuesday February 25 our Girls and Clarks went down to Robert Hyndmans this Morning it rained all the Afternoon the Snow is going fast it cleared of to night Wednesday February 26 this has been a nice day they all went to John Colemans to a Social to night made 19 Dollars Thursday February 27 the Girls went up to Mrs McCargers this forenoon Maty Middagh and Lucy Ervingwent home on the 5 0 clock it has been a nice day Friday February 28 6 �it rained nearly all day the roads looks prety black the Girls done well to go home Yesterday my hand is not much better MARCH Saturday March 1 this is a nice day Charles & Min went to Town to day with a Buggy 3Months to day Since my hand was Sprained and can not yuse it yet Sunday March 2 Charles & Min went to Church this Morning it is a nice day it is a cold wind Monday March 3 the girls washed this Forenoon Tory and Charles went down to the Station in the Afternoon Minie Caselman here Tory brought me a letter from Magy I like to get letters from the Children Tuesday March 4 Mrs Beech from Beech Buro and her Boy and May Sheik here for Diner Jim Irving Peter Everets and Mr Waker here for Tea and Staid all night going to the Fair a very nice day Mr Higgins they were Wednesday March 5 Robert Parker and Wife and Magy Muskrove Staid to Tibs last night they came here this morning Robert went to the Fair the Girls Staid here they all came back here for Supper Alec Hyndman to we had a hen party for Diner no Men Charles went to the Fair Mrs Christy was here this After noon Mrs Beech and Son were going to Winchester and missed the Train came back here Thursday March 6 another nice day Mrs Beech went down to the Corners on the 5 0 clock train she is a nice person I like her very much Tory was over to Mrs Vanallens to night Friday March 7 this is a very nice Morning the Girls are Ironing this Morning Min went down to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Charles went down to the Station to Mill this is a very nice day is not much better Saturday March 8 Tory went down to See Mr Christy he is no better my hand Sunday March 9 Charles & Min went to the Stone church Tory went to Halville 7 this is a lovely day �Monday March 10 Tory is collecting money for the Bible Society I went to Mrs Christys and aplied the Batery to my hand I hope it will do it good Tuesday March 11 Mrs Balkwell and George here Charles has hired George for 6 Months Wednesday March 12 it rained all day to day and there is a heav[y] fog Thursday March 13 Miny Hyndman came here this Morning Tory went up after Lucy and she did not come Florence Spencer is very low not expected to live the roads are very bad Friday March 14 Gim [Jim] Clark taped the Sugar Bush to day he is going to work in Shares Mrs Irving and Dick Beggs Wife was here this Afternoon Min went home on the Train to night this is a nice day every day dres Saturday March 15 Min & Tory went down to the Station to trade we have new Syrup they each got an Sunday March 16 Min Charles & Lucy went to the Funeral of Florence Spencer She was Buried to day the 16 at 2 0 clock Lucy will come home with them it Snowed last night we had a pair of twin Calves this morning the 16 they look alike it is very cold to day Monday March 17 the Girls washed to day it is prety cold the roads are prety rough Lucy came home Yesterday no Sap to day Tuesday March 18 Min and Tory Ironed this morning Lucy down to Alec Clarks to see if Maim Brown could come and Make her dress Min went to See Mr Christy Cas Caselman here John Ross Brought a Side Board here Wednesday March 19 Doctor Jamason and Mina Caselman here for Tea 2 Men came here and Set the Saw they are going to Saw Wood to Morrow they Sawed Wood to day lovely day 8 Thursday March 20 got done 20 Minits after 3 a big pile of Wood they had a �Friday March 21 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Town to day it Snowed a little last night and rained a little this Morning but cleared of and was a nice Afterrnoon Charles got a 100 Buckets Saturday March 22 we Boiled down Syrup this morning Charles went to the Shop this morning this is a dulday Sunday March 23 Lucy and Tory went to Church in the Morning Frank and Minie were here this Evening Monday March 24 Charles sold 2 Beef Cows and 2 Calves it is a cold day Christy he is a little better Lucy went down see Mr this is a nice day Tory went to Town Tuesday March 25 Lucy went over to Mrs Vanallens in the Afternoon Charles Lucy Wednesday March 26 Mame Brown came here to Make Lucy a dress An Clark came with her Staid the Afternoon and the Evening Thursday March 27 John and Tiby Hyndman and Martha Clark here this After noon Frank and Samy and Miny Caselman and Alec Clark here in the Evening we Sugared of Friday March 28 Charles Min & Anie Clark went to Town it Stormed all day it Snowed and blew all day my hand is not much better my arm is very painful it is Storming yet night Saturday March 29 Charles went to Town to d he Sold a horse Mame got here to Sunday March 30 Charles and Min and Tory and Mame went to Church in the Morning Tory went in the Evening I went to see Mrs Vanallen She is Sick Alec and Tib here Monday March 31 the Girls washed this Morning I went to see Mrs Vanalen She is a little better Charles took his horse to Town this Morning George Balkwell came to night we all got invitations to Anies Wedding to day APRIL 9 �Tuesday April 1 Charles and Min went down to Alecks for a Turkey Diner Lucy went to John Smiths with Sally Hyndmans Tory went to help Anie Clark make a Cake Wednesday April 2 Sally Hyndman and Geany [Jennie] Staid all night and all day to day Miss Cumings and Miss McGrigor here this Afternoon Gimy [Jimmy] the Evening we Sugared of for them Miss Black Beggs here in Thursday April 3 Mrs Beggs here we sugared of today Lucy staid with Mrs Vanalen in the forenoon Tory is helping Clarks Bake for the Wedding Friday April 4 it rained last night and is raining today my arm is not much better it pains me so much I am afraid it will never be any better It is 4 Months now Since I hurt it God knows best Charles went to Town Sold Saturday April 5 he took 8 Galons of Syrup that makes 30 Galons he has Sunday April 6 they all went down to the Stone Church I suppose it will be the last time for a good while Charles is going to Start for Cal on Friday night God grant he may be Spared to come home again I may not be here to see him God knows best Monday April 7 Tory went to help Clarks Bake Lucy went to help Maim Brown sew at Christys I went and Staid with Mrs V she is Some better Charles and George put the Seeder together Tuesday April 8 this is Sams birth day 31 to day how the time does fly it seems but a little while since he was a Baby Min is making Charles Shirts Charles went to Town to get his Ticket he went down to the Station this afternoon to Court Wednesday April 9 this is a dul rainy day we all went to the Weding Anie Clark and the Rev Mr McDermaid was Married this Afternoon at 5 0 clock by the Rev Mr Higgins it Thundered when they stood up on the Floor to get Married it was so dark I Staid all night there was about 48 there they had a good time Mr and Mrs McDermaid went to the Manse to night the roads are very bad 10 �Thursday April 10 Charles went to Halville Mr Beggs here for Diner we sugared of to day this is a nice day Mrs V is a little better Friday April 11 this is a nice day Charles started for Cal to he is going to stop with John til Tuesday I did hate to have him go it seems as though I would never see him again in this world God only knows whether I will or not Mr Higgins was here when he Started he had Such a good Prayr it done my heart good the time will Seem so long he has always been at home hope his trip will do him good and God will wach over him and keep him from all harm Saturday April 12 it is lonely today George went to the Station to day for a grist got a pound of Tea Sunday April 13 a nice day the roads very bad the Girls all went to Sunday School Charles is with John to day it is 10 years since John was home ever see him again Monday April 14 Min and Lucy went to Town to day Jessie Blackburn here all day turned cold in the After noon Ira Bower here this Afternoon I suppose I don't think I will it is a nice day but Tuesday April 15 the Girls washed this Morning it is very windy Jessie Blackburn here this morning Mrs V is Some better I went to see her Min sowed tomatoes and celery Wednesday April 16 I suppose Charles is on his way to Cal now he would leave Johns last night may God bless him and take him safe to his Journeys end Min is Couloring Carpet rags Read Lucy went to Mr Beggs the Willingers Workers met Mr Higins and Martha here Thursday April 17 this is a nice day Min is coulering Brown my hand does not gain George took a box of Butter to the Station Min got a letter from Charles he wrote from Jaxon Friday April 18 Min Coulered Drab to day she has all Coloured now Frank filled a Toth [trough?] for Lucy to day George comenced to plow this Afternoon it is a cold day we miss Charles very much Saturday April 19 11 �Nelly had a Colt last night day it is prety cold to day Frank filled a nother for Lucy to Sunday April 20 Min Lucy & Tory went to Church in the Morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School in the Afternoon Monday April 21 George Sowed Some Wheat to day we are having lovely weather they brought in the Buckets to day we made 200 weight of Sugar and we made about 65 Galons of Syrup Willia[m]Hyndman here for Tea Tuesday April 22 the Girls washed the Buckets to day they had 400 &25 to wash a big Chore Mrs William Christy here to day Wednesday April 23 Lucy is raking the door Yard and Tory is fixing hors radish Martha Clark and Tory went to Town George went to the Auction at McCleasters and got a Horse for 36 Dollars Thursday April 24 Tory got me a new dress and a pair of Boots Yesterday night on the 5 0 clock I am going to Winchester to Friday April 25 to Monday April 30 No entries MAY Thursday May 1 to Sunday May 4 No entries Monday May 5 5 years to day since my dear Husband Died how long the time seems Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday May 7 No entries Thursday May 8 I got home to nigh found them all well found three Letters awaiting me my hand no better the weather is very cold was glad to hear from Charles he is feeling well and likes the Country Minie Caselman here for Tea it rained all the Afternoon 12 Friday May 9 Sally Hyndman here this After noon Staid all night �Tory went home with Sally Min and Lucy went to Church at 3 Saturday May 10 Min and Lucy went down to the Station this Afternoon Sunday May 11 Tory went to Church in the Evening and Sunday School Monday May 12 the Girls washed Mrs Brack [Black?] here this forenoon Charles I went over to See Mrs V She is gaining Lenox here this Afternoon drawing Manure Min got a Letter from George Sold the pigs Mr Tuesday May 13 Mr Lenox here to day Min took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers low she is going to Stay all this week George Spencer is very Wednesday May 14 I went down to see Mr Christie a little while the Girls are making flower beds there is a cold wind Thursday May 15 I went down to Mr Beggs Mrs Fraser came here and Tory came after me it hurts my arm to ride the Doctor was here to night injected Something in my arm had a good nights rest Friday May 16 Broder Workman helped George plant potatoes to day Buds on the Trees comes out so Slow it is a nice day but Cold the Saturday May 17 Tory made Rubarb Py to day I had a bad night last night my arm pained me most all night a heavy wind to day George plowed the Yard to day Lucy came home George Spencer is a little better Sunday May 18 Min Lucy and Tory went down to Church George went home to day it is a nice day I got Sick this Afternoon the Doctor here I am all alone Monday May 19 a little better to day Mr Higgins here Min and Lucy commenced to clean house Tory does the work and took care of me she is Sick her Self Tuesday May 20 13 �it rained all night and all day the Doctor here to night the pain is better but I am prety Sick Rosa had a Colt this morning Mr Higgins her Wednesday May 21 am not much better am prety weak Tory is sick but works all the time and eats nothing George planted corn in the Orchard Mrs Pelton and Mrs Black here this Evening Mrs Christie here Thursday May 22 I am in bed yet the Doctor here for Tea and so was Mrs Wood Mrs Beggs here a little while George planted Sweet corn Mr Christie here to day Friday May 23 raining a little to day the Girls are warping a Carpet been Sick all this week I feel a little better Tory has Tib and Baby was here to day Saturday May 24 I feel some better Sat up a little while Sunday May 25 George Min & Lucy went to Church Aleck Clark was here gave his Babies pictur is a nice little fellow Sade Smith &Minie Caselman here Monday May 26 The Girls washed this forenoon Mr Higgins &Norman Bain &Kittie Cameron &Martha Clark all here for Tea and Staid the Evening the Doctor called in the Evening Tuesday May 27 Tory went with the Doctor to Winchester they are putting up an English Church and they laid the Corner Stone to day they had Diner and Tea and a great Croud there Martha Smith here a little while Wednesday May 28 Lucy is weaving the Carpet I am a little better John McCarger got potatoes to day Thursday May 29 Mr Lenox here to work to day it is a nice day Friday May 30 Min and Tory went to Town to day I am Some better Mrs Black Saturday May 31 Lucy got the Carpet cut today Mrs Pelton here this forenoon JUNE 14 George Sowed Corn �Lucy and Tory went to Church real bad to day Sunday June 1 Min Staid and got Dinner I am not so well feel Monday June 2 am prety sick yet the Girls washed Mrs Black here Tory went to the Station got a letter from Charles he is well George finished Sowing to day Tuesday June 3 the Girls Cleaned the Dinang room to day whitened the Ceiling tinted the wall Pea Green and Cleaned the Parlour Wednesday June 4 the girls put down the Carpet to day Sid Shaw came here this Morning George went to the fair it rained last night and a little this morning him and Lucy ironed this forenoon Election day Thursday June 5 I was very sick to day my Stomack is very bad this is Friday June 6 George is plowing for Buckwheat Maggie Fooize here and Mrs Loux Min went to the Station it rained after Tea until after dark Min planted Cucumbers through the potatoes Saturday June 7 Lucy wed Some in the Garden George is plowing Sunday June 8 George Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church in the morning to Halville in the Evening George and Tory went Monday June 9 the Girls washed and washed blankets and quilts Min and Tory went to the Station Maggie Fooize here for Tea Tuesday June 10 George and Mr Wood hoed the potatoes in the Orchard this forenoon George had a Manure bee this Afternoon 17 here Sid Shaws wife came here to day 17 years today since Tib was Married Min & Tory went to practice to night Wednesday June 11 12 years to day since Lucy was Married Tory went down to the Church to the Willing Workers Meting we had some rain to day 15 �Thursday June 12 it rained all night and is raining to day it is a wet time Friday June 13 Mr Lenox and John Lenox Spread Manure this Afternoon Saturday June 14 it rained a little this morning Mr Lenox here to day Min Alma and Lucy went to Mr Conlys this Afternoon Mrs Black here for Tea got a dog Sunday June 15 Min Alma and Lucy went to the Stone Church George and Tory went to Halville to Church and Staid to Alecks for Diner Lucy went to Sunday School in the Afternoon at the Station Monday June 16 Min & Tory & Alma went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon Lucy went down to the Post Office with Mrs John Hyndman Mrs Hyndman and Mrs Black here George Sowed Buckwheat this Afternoon Sowed 8 Acres Alma Staid to Mrs Sheiks it is very warm Tuesday June 17 the Girls washed to day George Harrowed the Buckwheat and rooled it it is a very warm day Tory went to Mrs Blacks this Afternoon Lucy went to John Peters Wednesday June 18 George went to a Social at Henry Settles last night it is very warm Thursday June 19 Mr & Mrs Hut and Mrs John Hyndman here all day we had a good visit Friday June 20 Mrs Ervin & her little girl and Mrs Suffield here last night Staid till after Diner Tory went to Church to night at the Station George sowed the last piece of Buckwheat Saturday June 21 Lucy and Tory went to Town to day this is a nice day I am not feeling well Sunday June 22 George Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School at 3 & George Lucy & Tory went to Church at Halville in the Evening Mrs Vanallen here to day 16 �the Girls washed today Monday June 23 it is a very nice day Tuesday June 24 I went to Mrs Frasers this forenoon &to Mrs Smiths in the Afternoon Lucy came after me Sally and Baby came up to night on the Train it rained to night the Girls went to practice George went to Blairs to a plowing bee Wednesday June 25 Tory & Sally went to Town this morning it is a lovely day George is hilling potatoes Sally has got a nice little Baby had a letter from Aurilla last night She has been very Sick Thursday June 26 Lucy Sally and Tory went down to Tibs this After Sally went home on the Train Lucy and Tory Staid to Prayr Meting Mr Higgins Christened the Baby Mary Victoria Mrs Black here this Afternoon Friday June 27 Lucy went to Mr Sheiks Min went to Sade Smiths Mrs Black here most all day I feel prety Sick to night Minie Casselman here Tory came home sick got the Sick head ache Mrs Wood here Saturday June 28 Mr & Mrs Black and Lucy went to pick strawberries this morning weather now every thing is growing nicely we are getting very nice Sunday June 29 George Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville it seemed good to get to Church it is the first time for 7 Months the Girls cleaned the Cellar Monday June 30 I was to Mrs Vanalens JULY Tuesday July 1 they washed today it is very warm they all went to the Concert to night Camp Meting Comenced to day Wednesday July 2 it rained the last part of last night and rained this forenoon this Afternoon to get the Buggy fixed Thursday July 3 17 George went to Halville �George took a ton of Hay to town Christies this Afternoon Mrs Jacob Vanalen here for Diner I went to Mrs Friday July 4 Mrs John Hyndman & Lucy Annie Shaver & Tory to Camp Meting Staid here Tom McCuit and Dinah came here this Afternoon night and go to Camp Meting Saturday July 5 George went to a Bee at Mrs Vanalens it was this afternoon came Gennie [Jennie] going to Stay all Tom and Dinah Sunday July 6 Tom and Dinah George and Tory went to Camp Meting the Stone Church I am alone Monday July 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day Min and Lucy went down to I went down to see Maia Clark Meting closed to day Tuesday July 8 a nice day Lucy went to Bob Blacks the Camp Wednesday July 9 I went back to Alec Christies in the forenoon and Bills in the Afternoon Mrs Martin went with me Sally Hyndman came after Lucy to go to the picknick at the Rideau to morrow Thursday July 10 Tory and Sam went to the picknick they had a nice cool day until 12 0 clock George cut some Clover to day did not get home Friday July 11 George put up the Clover in bocks to day Min and Lucy went to Town this Afternoon Tory milked alone Charlie Hyndman brought us a quarter of veal Mrs Laterell Died today Saturday July 12 we are getting very nice weather Sunday July 13 Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I to Halville Monday July 14 Alec Hyndman came up after Tory I and Lucy went to Mrs Laterels funeral Mr Wood came to work to day I went down to Tibs to night when they fetched Tory home 18 �Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday July 16 No entries Thursday July 17 Tory and Alace Sheik went to prescot to day I went to Church to day Church Friday July 18 Mr McCormick preached I would like to live close to the Saturday July 19 Teny McTavish & Alec Roses Wife came here and Tena Staid Willia[m] Carson came this Afternoon Liza & Bertha & they all came down to Church the Carsons went home to night Sunday July 20 it is Sacrement Sunday we had a good Meting I came home with them Min & Lucy washed this Morning Son here they got some hay to night Monday July 21 Min picked some beries Neil Kenion and his Teny went to Town with Mr Higgins came back here Tuesday July 22 Tena & Lucy picked a few Berries Min picked a few Cherries Neil Kenion here for Diner Tena & Min went to Mrs Clarks Lucy has to drive the horse to unload the Hay Mrs Black and Miss Black here Mr Sevice and Miss Grant Married to day Wednesday July 23 Miss McTavish & Lucy went to John Smiths this forenoon & and to Mr Cumings in the Afternooon Min went down to Church to night home to night Thursday July 24 Lucy and Tena came home with her Tory came Friday July 25 Lucy took Tena to John McTavishes this forenoon Flora and the Children came on the noon Train they are all tired out Edeth is a sick Baby I am afraid she will never be any better She had ought to be home Saturday July 26 19 �Min Tory & Charly went picking beries this forenoon we commenced using new potatoes Sunday July 27 Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and Flossie went to Halville Lucy went to Sunday Schoo[l] Monday July 28 Min & Tory washed & Lucy went picking beries Tuesday July 29 Flora and Tora took Edith down to the Doctors Edith got so mich worse we Sent for the Doctor to night Wednesday July 30 Edith is a good deal better Min &Charley went to Town Tory went and picked some berries it rained to night George finished haying to day Thursday July 31 there was to be a picknick in Vanalens woods to day but it rained Tea AUGUST Friday August 1 this is a nice morning after the rain Mr Wood Loading Manure cold the Doctor here for Charley has a bad Saturday August 2 Lucy went up to Bob Blacks Tory finished my Dress Mrs Vanalens 2 Sisters and theirs Husbands came back to day Sunday August 3 Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Flora Tory Charlie Flossie and Edeth took a ride round the Block George and Tory went to Church this Evening had a Shower to day Monday August 4 the Girls had an awful big wash to day Oh dear I am so Sick of the Children they wont mind anyone they are the worst Children I ever Saw I do hope the next visit they make I wont be here they do anoy me so Tuesday December 5 20 �Edith is Sick to day the Girls Ironed to day Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here this evening George cut a peace of Oats to day Edith is very sick Station to night Wednesday August 6 the Doctor was here to day Lucy &Tory went down to the Thursday August 7 the Baby is better this morning Mr Wood here this Afternoon there was a picknick in Vanallens woods Tory Flossie and Charlie went to the Church to the willing workers meting Friday August 8 this is a very nice morning the Baby is better Saturday August 9 Min & Tory & Flossie went to Town this Afternoon Alec & Tib brought Lucy home George cut the wheat Lucy & Tory went to Church Sunday August 10 Lucy &Tory went to Sunday School Flossie is Sick Min and Tory washed Monday August 11 Broder Workman here this Afternoon helping them draw in grain Tuesday August 12 Min and Lucy went to John peter Smiths this forenoon and to Mr Smiths in the Afternoon to see Mrs Elliot Broder Workman here this Afternoon Wednesday August 13 George Min Lucy Tory and Charly went picking long black Berries got enough to make 3 pies they are not ripe yet I was up Bob Blacks this After noon Thursday August 14 they got in all the Grain that is ripe we had Corn to day for the first Friday August 15 Lucy and I went to Town to day came home by Mrs Spencers took Diner at Mr McDermids George got 5 Teeth filled to day Saturday August 16 Mrs Black here to day George cut a lot of Grain to day Sunday August 17 Min Lucy and Flora went Church the Children are better Min & Nell Maggie & Charlie came here this Afternoon George Tory and Min Hyndman went to Church to night 21 �Monday August 18 Min & Lucy washed George Tory and Min Hyndman went picking long black berries for 6 pies Tory took Min & Nell to the Station they went home on the Cars it rained Sunday it rained to day so they Could not Stack Tuesday August 19 Clarry Middagh came here this Morning it rained this Afternoon so they could not Stack Wednesday August 20 I went to John Colmans this forenoon and Mrs Blairs this Afternoon Flossa went down to the Station to night Lucy Flora & Thursday August 21 Lucy took Clary down to Mr Richardsons to day they got one load drew and it commenced to rain Said Smith has a quilting Bee this Afternoon it rains So we coud not go Friday August 22 Lucy & Mrs V went to Saids to quilt Saturday August 23 they made the Stack to day Just got it done in time it rained to night Sunday August 24 Lucy Flory and Charly went to Church George Flossie &Tory went to Halville Mrs Alec Clark had a Daughter this morning Monday August 25 the Girls washed this Morning Tuesday August 26 Flory Tory Edith and I went to Mr Smith this forenoon and John Piters this After noon Wednesday August 27 Flora Flossie Edith and Lucy went down to Tibs this Morning Mr George Hut and Sally Hyndman came here this Morning Mrs Black came after Diner her and Tory went back to Mr Cumings this Afternoon Mrs Hut Staid here all night and I went in the Afternoon 22 Thursday August 28 Sally Hyndman went to Mrs Blacks in the Morning Mrs Miss Black here Friday August 29 �Min and Tory went to Town this Morning Mrs Black Tory and George went down to Church at the Station to night George took Miss Black home Saturday August 30 they came home this Morning from Tibs Alec brought them for a big time this Afternoon Mr Smith got a Stroke to day it rained Sunday August 31 it rains this Morning Min Tory and George went to Church to the Baptist Church at 3 Mr John Smith Died to day SEPTEMBER Lucy Tory &George went Monday September 1 Iwent to Mrs John Smiths and Staid all day Tory came after at night what a change Death make it is true in the midst of life we are in Death Tuesday September 2 George Min Lucy and I went to the Funeral it was a large Funeral Mrs Sally Hyndman Staid here all night Wednesday September 3 Sally Hyndman went home this morning a nice day Frank and Genie Coleman here I went and Staid with Mrs Black had Sweet Corn for Diner Thursday September 4 Lucy Flora & Tory Flossie and Edith went to Mrs Clarks this Afternoon Friday September 5 they all went to Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon but Tory and I and Charly Saturday September 6 this is a nice day very warm Sunday September 7 Tory and I and Flossie went to Church the rest all went to the Stone Church Lucy went to Sunday School Frank and Tory went to Hexton Church Monday September 8 Min and Tory washed it rained a little Lucy went up to Mr Blacks a little while Flora Tory Flossie & Edith went down to Winchester on the Train Min and Lucy went to see Maud and the Baby Tuesday September 9 23 �Min and Lucy Irind this forenoon Charles came home to night on the 5 0 clock Train I tell you we were all glad to see him he is looking well Wednesday September 10 Min and Charles went to the Winchester fair this Morning Sally Hyndman and Lucy went Spencerville to the Convention Gennie [Jennie] Staid here Mrs Bower and Mrs Vanallen here a little while Charles brought me a Gold pen Thursday September 11 George went to the Fair at Ogdensburg it rained all day it rained most all day to day Mr Clarks this Evening Friday September 12 Lucy came home to night Charles &Min went down to Saturday September 13 Min made pumpkin pies to day for the first they all came home from Winchester to day Mr Higgins and his Brother here for Tea and Staid the Evening Sunday September 14 They all went to Church but me this morning George and Tory went in the Evening Min and Tory washed walk a little Monday September 15 Alec and Tib and Baby here this Afternoon the Baby can the Girls Iriond this forenoon Tory went to the Station Tuesday September 16 Mrs Vanallen here this Afternoon Charles Flora and Wednesday September 17 Charles Min Flora Flossie & Edith & Martha Clark all went to Town to Mr McDermids Edith Cummings & Lisa Bain here this Afternoon Thursday September 18 Robert Wallice here for Tea George & Lucy Tory went to the Socii at Willia Shavers Friday September 19 Flora Tory & the Children went to Tibs this Afternoon our Boys dug the potatoes in the Orchard Tory went to Meting at the Station Saturday September 20 it rained last night it is dull to day Sunday September 21 24 �they all went to Church but Min and I and Edith Monday September 22 Mr and Mrs McDermid here Charles went to the Council Alec Clarks for a call this Afternoon Tory and Flora went to Tuesday September 23 Lucy Flora Tory and Flossie went to Mr Christys this Afternoon Charles Lucy & Flora called on Mr Smiths and Mrs Frasers Mr Eliot starts for home to morrow Wednesday September 24 Mr Higgins here for Tea Tib and Alec and SamVanalen and Cas Caselman here in the Evening Mr Higgins gave Flossie and Edith each a Bible Charlie has one Thursday September 25 the Thrashing Machine came here this Afternoon Flora and the Children Started to night I hope they will get home Safe Charles &Min took them to the Station it is a lovely night Friday September 26 Mrs Black was here this Afternoon we have 7 Men Thrashing it seems odd without the Children Tory took up the plants today Tory went down to Church with Sam V at the Station this is a nice day Saturday September 27 they are thrashing yet it is prety cold today Sunday September 28 they all went to Church in the morning George and Tory went in the Evening the Girls washed Monday September 29 I went up to Blacks a little while they finished Thrashing to day Tuesday September 30 Charles & Lucy went to Town to the Fair Lucy is Judge Sid Shaw and Sam Gernsey came here to day Tory went down to South Mountain to the Convention to night George is helping Alec Clark Thrash OCTOBER Wednesday October 1 25 �Sid Shaw Sam Gernsey George Charles &Min all went to Town to the Fair Lucy and Tory went to the Convention I am all alone for a wonder it is Seldom we are alone Thursday October 2 Sid and Sam Gernsey went home today Charles &Min went to Iroquoise to Lish Everets Friday October 3 we made Chow Chow and french pickles it rained a little to day Socii with George to Gim [Jim] Shaws Saturday October 4 Charles and Min came home to night Tory went to the Sunday October 5 Tory and I went to Halville Church this Morning Mr Mires gave the Sacrement had a good Meting the rest went to the Stone Church George went home tonight Lucy is making over a dress coat Monday October 6 it is a nice day Tory and I went to Town she got a Tuesday October 7 Tib and Lucretia here to day it rained most all day we had a good visit Wednesday October 8 Tory and Minnie Shaver went to Mrs Gilroys for diner &Mr Myres for Tea Min and I put up Some Apples to dry for the first Thursday October 9 the Girls picked some Apples to day Charles killed a hog Lucy went down to Winchester to night on the Train Friday October 10 the Girls finished picking the Apples to day we have a nice lot of them Saturday October 11 Sam and Tory went down to practice I went down to Tom Christies Sunday October 12 we all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville in the Evening Monday October 13 the Girls washed the Baggs to day the Girls patched the Baggs 26 Tuesday October 14 it is raining most all day �Wednesday October 15 Min and Tory went to Town to day Tory got her Coat fited Inkerman Thursday October 16 Charles took a load of Buckwheat to Inkerman to day Charles went to Friday October 17 Charles took another load today Martha Clark &Tory went to Sally Hyndmans this fore noon and Mr Shavers this Afternoon Saturday October 18 Charles took an other load of Buckwheat to day he has Sold 207 bushels Sunday October 19 They all went to Church but me Monday October 20 Mrs Black had a young Son to day a great big Boy Tuesday October 21 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon George came here to day to help Charles plow Wednesday October 22 this is my Birth day 68 today I do thank God that he gives me health and Strength while he is calling many from time into Eternity Thursday October 23 and Friday October 24 No entries Saturday October 25 John came home to night the Business Closed for a week Sunday October 26 They all came down to Church I saw John at the Church I came home with him was so glad to see him had 11 pigs to day Monday October 27 John walked up to Alec Clarks and took his Tea there and Alec brought him up then he took his Diner to Alec Hyndmans then John and I took Diner at Mrs Vanallens She Sent for us then he went to Mr Christies and Mrs Clarks and went to Bills Clarks for Tea Tuesday October 28 27 �Charles got in his potatoes to day John went to see Mrs Frasers and Mr Smiths and John Peters and home for Tea Mr Higgins here for Tea and Staid the Evening Wednesday October 29 John and Charles went to Town to day George is plowing Thursday October 30 Charles gave John 10 Bushels of Potatoes he sent them to day John went to see Mrs Beggs and then went to Clarks for Diner Alec and Tib here this Evening Friday October 31 John has gone Charles took him to Winchester to Sallys I never expect to see him again God only knows whether I will or no he had a very nice week NOVEMBER it seems lonely Blacks Saturday November 1 only 3 of us last night Charles came home to night I went up to Sunday November 2 Charles and Min went to Church Tory went to Sunday School it rained last night Monday November 3 the Girls washed and Churned and got in the Cabbage Edith Cumings and Maggie Black here this Afternoon Charles took a load of Potatoes to Town this forenoon and drew a load of Cheese this Afternoon Tuesday November 4 I went down to Mr Beggs to day it snowed a little this forenoon but was very nice this Afternoon Wednesday November 5 Mrs Coleman and Mrs Blair all day Charles helped Sam Thrash went down to Shavers to practice to night Sam and Tory this is Thanks Giving day quarts of Coal Oil to day Thursday November 6 Charles Lucy & Min went down to Church Charles got 21 a nice day Friday November 7 Lucy was up to Roberts to see the Baby I am not feeling very well Tory went to Town to day 28 Saturday November 8 it is nice but cold Lucy went to Blacks Sunday November 9 �it rained all day we did not go to Church Monday November 10 Min painted the floor to day Tory went to Town this morning Charles is plowing Mr Higgins here and took his Colt home Min and Tory went up to Blacks this Evening this has been a nice day but cold Tuesday November 11 Min gave the floor another coat to day I went down to Alec Clarks to day Wednesday November 12 we are getting very nice weather for this time of Year Thursday November 13 Min and Tory went to the Manse to the Willing Workers Charles went to See about the Ditch Friday November 14 Charly came up after Tory to make a Bonet for Esther Lucy went up to Blacks a little while a lovely day Charles is helping Sim Workman fix the road Some where it a little dul to day night Saturday November 15 Ed & Lepha Gilroy came here to go to practice they Staid all Sunday November 16 they open the hall to day at the Station to day 3 sermons we had Mr Dulmage his Wife and Son and Ed & Lepha for Diner I did not go in the morning went in the Afternoon Ed Lepha and Tory went in the Evening Ed went home after Church Lepha is going to Stay til Tuesday night they are going to practice then Monday November 17 the Girls washed and Churned it rained all day and part of the night the Council at South Mountain he was very cold when he got home and they practiced a little it snowed a little to night Charles went to Sam was over Tuesday November 18 A nice Morning Alec Clark here this Morning Charles went the Station for Flower they practiced to night Wednesday November 19 Ed and Lepha went home to night it is a nice day Thursday November 20 Lucy went down to A Hyndmans this Morning I went up to See Mrs Black she is going home to morrow Sally Hyndman came here and Geny to Staid all night 29 �Friday November 21 Sally and Geny went home this Afternoon they all went to the Tea Meting at the Station in the new hall 12 0 clock when they came home Saturday November 22 Tory went down to help wash the dishes this morning Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday November 23 Charles Min & Lucy went down to Church Monday November 24 Charles helped Sam kill his pigs to day Willia Hyndman and Mr Alt here for Diner went to Town in the Afternoon came back &Staid all night they had a 10 Cent Social to night Tuesday November 25 William and Alt went down to Alecks this Morning Tory helped wash the dishes from the Social Mrs Fulton came here to night of the Train had been to Town to get some teeth filled Charles killed a Beef Wednesday November 26 Charles went to Otawa to day took a Beef 39 fowls and some Apples it is a lovely day Samy Workman came here last night to do Chores while Charles is gone Lucy went to help clear out the Manse for the Social Tory took Mrs Fulton to the Station Thursday November 27 Miss Sheik and Mrs Gregory and little Girs here all day went to the Sosial to night Charles got at 11 to night Parka Married to night Min Tory and Samy Workman tis a lovely night Ema this is a beautiful day how long I will Stay Friday November 28 I am going down to Sallys to night on the Train went to Robert Parkers to night Saturday November 29 dont know it Snowed last night a little Sunday November 30 I went to Church in the Morning had a Turkey Diner at Roberts John McKerchie came over for me went to Church in the Evening it is so nice to live close to the Church tis a great privelige 30 �DECEMBER Monday December 1 Robert took me out to Sallies this Afternoon tis very cold found them all well it is colder still Tuesday December 2 Sally went to the Springs Wednesday December 3 it Snowed and Slowed all day the Thrashing Machine came to day Thursday December 4 this is the first Sleighing the Sleighs and Cutters are running all the time Friday December 5 No entry Saturday December 6 Willia finished Thrashing to day Sunday December 7 Willia Sally Min went to Church it is to cold for me Monday December 8 No entry Tuesday December 9 Sally and I went to George Huts to day An &Lucy Ervin Mary Algate to Sallys to night Wednesday December 10 Sally and I went to Gim Ervings to day it Snowed to day here a day and a half the Thrashers has been Thursday December 11 I came home to day Mrs Mac and Mrs Erving came with me they did not get my card so we had to get a chance this is a very nice day Peter Everets here for Diner Friday December 12 it Stormed a little to day but it is nice Saturday December 13 Charles took us down to Sally Hyndmans this Morning She was not at home so we had to come back Charles took them to the station to night we had a good visit Sunday December 14 31 �Charles Tory and I went to Halville Church and Tory went to Hexton to Church to night Min has a bad cold could not go a nice warm day Sam Monday December 15 Tory went to South Mountain to a Concert Lucy came home to night Tuesday December 16 it is very nice weather nice Sleighing Tory and Lucy went to Town he is not well Wednesday December 17 a nice day Min went down to see Mr Christia [Christie] Thursday December 18 Sam and Tory went down to practice to night Friday December 19 Charles helped Mr Blair to Thrash this Afternoon poor Bosie has a very lame leg Saturday December 20 Charles went to Iraquois this Morning I went to South Mountain Staid there came back went to Mrs Adams for Diner and Mrs Frasers for Tea Sunday December 21 Min Tory and I went down to the Stone Church it rained in the Afternoon I am afraid we will loose our Sleighing Monday December 22 Lucy and Tory are washing Charles and Min went to Town took some Apples Some Butter and Some Tallow it has turned cold it is Stormy to day blows Tuesday December 23 it Snows a little while and then the Sun comes out then it Snows and Wednesday December 24 this is a nice day but very cold Tory went back to Mr Conlys with Sam V and Ed and Lepha Gilroy Lish Everets and Wife and little Boy came here to night Tory is going to a Xmas Tree at Hexton from there to Mr Conleys Thursday December 25 this is Xmas a very cold day Lucy and I went to Alecks Hyndmans to help eat a Goose we have a Turkey here Tory is going to a Xmas back at Mr Conlys to night I got a book for my preseant and a Linen Apron Charles got a pair of Slippers Min got a book Charles and Tory got porrige Bowls 32 �Friday December 26 it is a little warmer to day Lish and Jane went home this Morning Alec Hyndman here and Lucy went home with them they are going to have a meting the Willing Workers Sam Workman here Charles and Sam got 4 loads of Ice it is warmer to day home yet Saturday December 27 it has Snowed all the forenoon and some this Afternoon Tory not Sunday December 28 Min and Charles went to Church it is very cold Lucy came home with them from Alecks Monday December 29 a very cold day Tory came home this Afternoon Ed and Lepha Gilroy Staid for Tea then they went to South Mountain to practice Howard Spencer here for Tea Tuesday December 30 this is the coldest day of all cold and clear Tory went down to the Tea Meting to South Mountain got 2 loads of Ice it is very cold this morning got 3 loads of Ice 33 Wednesday December 31 I never Saw So much cold weather at one time � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2dfea6ff78a3afffc03e1dcf394e41a8.pdf da9ac0d2cd0ce27101329cdd4df829a4 PDF Text Text March Diary for 1878 2 Friday 15 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day. More like May than March. Sky blue with light fleecy clouds, sun shining and birds singing. This morning Emily went back to her school after two weeks sick leave. They went from here to Alfred's and took two horses and the light wagon from there the rest of the way. Pa has just returned and reports the roads almost impassable in places. Jenny has been busy baking all day and I have knitted two blocks for my quilt. Saturday 16 8:50 pm This has been a miserable dull day. The morning was very bright but it clouded up and rained before noon. This morning the boys went down to Alfred's to help Henry kill the pig. They came home shortly before 6 o'clock tonight. They did not go to Rockwood for the papers as we expected so we did not hear the story tonight. Alfred and Annie went past here today on their way a school examination. We did not see them return. Some people were looking at McNab's old house over here Sunday 17 8:30 pm This morning was dull and threatening rain. I rose at six o'clock and went for a short walk to see what the roads were like. Decided it was useless to attempt to go to church today as it was so wet. It began to rain before I got back and came quite a shower. I stayed in the house the rest of the day and wrote two letters, one to Ruth Fear, the other to Richard. Tonight about five o'clock who should come along but Fred. He looks a great deal better than he did the last time I saw him and made himself very agreeable all the evening. He brought us a large piece of head-cheese that looks very tempting. Monday 18 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful bright balmy day, birds singing and frogs crocking in chorus. Fred left about 8:30 this morning. Ma started for Guelph shortly afterwards. Pa drove her as far as Rockwood and found Annie waiting. He brought the papers and a letter for Henry. Ma has not returned yet. We have decided she is not coming tonight. We washed today and finished shortly before 5 o'clock. Tuesday 19 9:00 pm This morning while we were at breakfast we witnessed a heavy snowstorm but it was of short duration It continued cloudy and dark until noon when it began to clear up and this evening was very bright and clear. Alfred had rheumatism in his shoulder today and ithurt him to pan it in any way, so he decided to stay here all night and we sent David down to tell Annie and get the saddle. On his way home he met Mr. & Mrs. McCaig going down there so Alfred had to start for home about 6 o'clbck. Georgie went to Rockwood to post a card for Alfred and brought back a card from Lila asking us to go for the dog. �March 3 Wednesday 20 8:50 pm Today has been a beautiful bright sunshiny day. This morning when I first went out a pheasant flew away from the school porch. Pa went To Mr. Loree's this morning to inquire about some work he heard they intended to let. He returned while we were at Dinner. David has gone to an Open Lodge in Rockwood tonight and has not yet returned. I made a pair of pants for him today. Thursday 21 8:00 pm Today was dull and it snowed nearly all day. Alfred held his examination today. The children did very well. Georgie was the highest. The visitors were Mr. McCaig and Mary, two Gordons, teachers, Mr. John and David Shultiss, Mr. John and Hugh Black, Mr. Dryden and two of his children Pa and Jenny and I. Annie and the children and Mrs. Talbot, two Mrs Maudes and Miss Maude, Misses Tovell, Stewart Moore. Alison another whom I do not know and Mr. A. Hill, besides three boys whose names I do not know. We gave them dinner in the school and tonight the two Mr. Gordons and Mr. D. Shultiss and Miss Stewart and Annie and Alfred and Mrs. Talbot came in here to tea. After tea I drove Mrs. Talbot and the children down to Alfred's and Annie and Miss Stewart walked. Alfred and Mr. Shultiss have not left yet. They have been examining the papers and awarding the prizes. Friday 22 8:40 pm This morning the ground was white with snow and the sky cloudy when I got up but it cleared off gradually and the sun shone most of the afternoon. There was no school today so David and George went to Rockwood this morning for pa's tools and the papers. This afternoon they went off with the gun and did not come back until dark. They say they were helping Mr. Burns' hired man boil sap. While they were eating their supper Henry came to say they are going to cut stuff tomorrow for the horses. So pa and the boys will have to go down in the morning. He says Alfred and Miss Stewart went down to Jim Collins's examination today and had not returned when he left. We sowed tomato seeds today. Saturday 23 9:30 pm Today was fine with high wind until about 5 o'clock when it clouded up and rained heavily after dark. This morning the boys and pa went down to Alfred's, and Alfred went away to Dan Talbot's examination. About 10:30 A.M. Bennie Townsend came, stayed to dinner and then went down to Alfred's. He and the boys returned about 6:30 tonight. Pa came shortly before. About 5 o'clock tonight Jennie went over to McNab's for milk. Tonight Bennie and David played checkers for awhile then we played Pannchee ma and I winning three games out of four. Sunday 24 8:45 pm Today has been blustering and very cold with dashes of snow. This morning David and Bennie and I went to the Presbyterian church. There were a good many there. Coming home I got a ride with Hill's most of the way. This afternoon passed in reading and the evening in talking. �March 4 Monday 25 9:15 pm Today has been very cold and windy with flying snow and gleams of sunshine. This morning the boys spent in the house. This afternoon they went to Rockwood and explored the rocks. David came home alone tonight, George and Bennie going down to Alfred's where George commences work tomorrow. Margaret McNab came over this afternoon and stayed to tea after which I went a piece with her. Pa went to Alfred's this afternoon and got back while we were at tea. Jennie sent David over to M c N a b 1 s for buttermilk after he came home. An old man called here this afternoon asking for help to pay his way to London on the cars. He was frantically blind. Tuesday 26 8:35 pm Today has been milder and calmer but towards night the wind rose and it began to snow. The ground is white and it is snowing yet but the wind has ceased and it is very still. This morning pa and David went down to Alfred's and about 8:30 Alfred and Bennie arrived here. Bennie stayed a little while and then started for the station. Shortly after 9 o'clock Lois Black came in to change baskets, Eddie having taken the wrong one on Thursday. Tonight about 5:30 I went over to McNab's for milk and pa came home while I was away. Tonight is the Granger's meeting. I do not think there is many there. Wednesday 27 8:35 pm This morning was misty but the sun came out quite bright about noon but about 3 o'clock it thundered heavy and tonight it came a heavy shower but it has stopped now. This morning ma went down with pa and about 8:30 Alfred and Annie came up with their buggy and ma was just behind them. Annie wanted me to go for a drive and I said I would if she would take our horse, so she did and we went up to Thomas Talbot's first. He was away but Mrs. Talbot gave Annie the information she wanted and showed us the cattle. From there we went to Mrs. Oliphant's and got our dinner and arrived at home at 3 o'clock. Alfred and Annie stayed to tea and started home between showers. Thursday 28 10:00 pm This morning when I woke it was raining heavily but after breakfast it turned to snow and continued to snow heavily and steadily until 3 o'clock when it ceased and gradually cleared up. This morning David and Alfred came up together. About 10:30 Mr. Vinetti called to tell them they were going to saw Alfred's lumber this afternoon. So after dinner David went down to tell Henry to go and take away the lumber and pa went down to the mill. About 6 o'clock he returned very tired and out of sorts. Henry had not gone to the mill at all and he had had to carry all the lumber himself. David did not come Back. Pa brought the papers and a letter from Emily to Jennie. �5 March Friday 29 8:40 pm Today has been a beautiful sunshiny day without a cloud. This morning pa went down to the mill again. Alfred brought the horse and buggy when he came and closed the school at 12 o'clock and left to attend Mr. Gordon's examination at Ospringe. Pa came home a little after six tonight. David did not come home. The tomatoes are coming up. Saturday 30 9:35 pm Today has been fine with a high cold east wind. It is snowing now. This is Jennie's birthday. This morning pa went to Guelph by train and walked home arriving about two o'clock. He brought the young Ladies Journal and Young Men of Great Britain. The boys came home before tea. After tea I went over to McNab's for milk. Tonight I read aloud "Oswald the Unknown" for the boys. A teacher named Mr. Cameron was at Alfred's today. Sunday 31 12:15 pm This morning it rained for awhile but cleared up before noon. It was too muddy to think of going to church so we stayed at home all day. This afternoon pa and the boys drowned the chipmunk out of his hole in the garden and despatched him with sticks. Tonight N.S, was here to tea and stayed the evening. APRIL Monday 1st 8:00 pm Today has been a beautiful warm sunshiny day. We washed today and got the clothes out before dinner. Georgie and David went down to Alfred's this morning. Pa was chopping and splitting wood most of the day. Towards evening he went to Rockwood and got some coal oil. I hung up the hams tonight. Georgie came home at 7:40 tonight. Tueaday 2nd 8:20 pm Today has been another balmy delightful day. Georgie and I went to Guelph today and got home a little after 6 o'clock. We enjoyed our ride very much. The roads are so dry, almost dusty. We went to Carrie Porter's to dinner. Found her and her aunt looking well. Promised to go in next week to stay a few days with her. There was not very much stir in town today, owing I suppose to the fact that tomorrow is fair day. Did not see many folks I knew. Passed Thomas Black on our way home. Jenny is not very well tonight. Georgie got a pair of shoes and a hat today. Ma sold the picture of the school. Wednesday 3 8:40 pm Another beautiful cloudless day. This morning pa and Georgie washed the buggy and then pa and ma went to Guelph and Georgie rode as far as the corner. A little piece up the road they met Alfred and Annie and David with the team and heavy wagon. Alfred stopped at the school of course and David also ran in for his overcoat. He and Annie were going up to McConachie's for the potatoes. This afternoon Janet came in at intermission and stayed until school was out. Ma and Pa got home at 5:40 tonight and Jenny and I were at tea. Ma went to see Lila Humphreys today and she had a chat with Mrs. Fear. Jenny has sore throat tonight �April 6 Thursday 4th 9:30 PM Today has been fine like its predecessors. Pa has been drawing wood up here all day. This afternoon I went over to Margaret McNab's to help her pick out a knitting pattern and ma and Jenny went down to Alfred's for a drive. I got home about 7 o'clock and they arrived about 7:30. Friday 5 10:00 pm Today has been clear and bright as usual. This morning pa w a s cutting Wood. This afternoon he and ma went to Sunley's on a visit, calling at Pat Lee's as they went to tell him about Alfred's barn. This evening about 5 o'clock David came home. I got him to go over to McNab's for milk. Alfred left about 5:30. Pa and ma got home about 8:40 tonight. I was baking today. Saturday 6 10:00 pm Today has been cloudy and windy with gleams of sunshine. This morning David went down to Alfred's with the horse and buggy as Alfred was going to Brookville to the teacher's meeting and his horse was working. Pa has been sawing and splitting wood all day. Tonight about 9:50 David came home and Emily and Miss Cunningham came with him. They were at the meeting and took the opportunity to come up. Georgie did not come home tonight. Sunday 7 9:40 pm Today has been fine but rather cool. This morning about 8:30 Georgie came home. His hand is very sore so that he cannot use it, so David will have to take his place tomorrow. About 10:30 Alfred and Annie and Bertie and Dan Talbot arrived. A few minutes afterwards Mr. & Mrs. McCaig came along on their way to church. They stopped at the gate and he came in. We girls and the boys were just coming in from inspecting the playhouses. He spoke to us and said he called to see Dan then he went on to the house and the rest followed while I went and chattered to Mrs. McCaig until he came out. About 2 o'clock Alfred hitched up his horse and he and Dan went up to McCaig's. Shortly afterwards Daivd hitched our horse for us and Jenny and I went to take Emily and Miss Cunningham back to school. We had a pleasant drive although we had to go very slow on account of the load. We left Emily at McPhails to walk the rest of the way. Mrs. McPhail made us stay to tea and we reached home at 9:10. Alfred has not returned yet for Annie and Bertie. Monday 8 9:00 pm Today has been fine but tonight the wind has risen and clouds obscure the moon. This morning Alfred arrived on foot having gone home sometime in the small hours. Ma and Annie and Bertie sat up for him last night until 12 o'clock and then went to bed in dispair. So this morning Jenny had to go and take them home, getting back about 11 o'clock and bringing Maggie to school. Today I trimmed Emily's hat and washed my nightdress which ma had just finished. Before tea I went over to McNab's for milk. Georgie's hand is some better tonight. �APRIL 7 Tuesday 9 9:30 pm Today has been cold and windy and rainy. This morning pa. and ma went down to Alfred's. They came back about 6:^40 tonight. Georgie went down to the post-office this afternoon but returned without, any letters, Alfred stayed to tea waiting for his return, and at last set off to meet him. Mr. Auld called today to see Alfred on business but did not come in. Today is Miss Kate McKeown' s wedding day. Rather a gloomy one. Wednesday 10 9:J30 pm. Today has been mild and showery and dull. This morning Alfred and Annie started up here on foot as Annie and I intended to go to Guelph with our horse but it began to rain and Annie went into Barnet Shultis's while Alfred came on. When the shower was over, she followed getting here about 9:30. She stayed to dinner and then went home in. despair of it clearing up. Alfred left with her as he was. going in, by the afternoon train, leaving George Hill in. charge of the schpgl, which he dismissed about 3 o'clock. About 3:30 Mr. Patrick Lee called to see Alfred on business and stayed a short time then left for the station. Today is Lucy Duffield's wedding day. Tonight's clear and starlight. Thursday 11 ll:1O pm. Today has been fine but not without clouds. This morning I got all ready the buggy at the door when, Alfred arrived, with his horse and buggy to say that Annie went to Guelph yesterday with him so I had to go by the train. Georgie drove me to the station and I got a return, ticket for 30 cts lasting four days. When I reached Guelph I went down to Carrie's and found the house empty so I went up town and met then on the street. Tonight Carrie and I went to a lecture in Kriox's church delivered by the Rev. Mr. Handford from Toronto. It was splendid and we enjoyed it immensely. We have just returned. He said among other funny things that if you only threw mud enough at a, man. some of it would, be sure to stick but if the man had sense enought to leave it alone until it dried it would rub off without any harm being done. He gave 2 very amusing and interesting accounts of Oliver Cromwell's boyhood and the pranks he imagined him playing. Oliver Cromwell was the subject of the Lecture and he did justice to it. Friday 12 9:00 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning Miss Eliza Hamilton called on her way to school and promised to come in to dinner which she did. This afternoon Carrie and I went up town to do some shopping and we called on Lila Hamphreys and saw the baby. She is going about quite smart. Mrs. Fear is there yet.. She and. Freddie came down, as far as the corner with us on their way to the post-office. I got a parasol for Emily today. Tonight Mr, Porter came home. He was not home last night as he went down to Hamilton instead and let the other man come up here. Mr. Porter has just come in. 9:40 �APRIL 8 Saturday 13 8:20 pm Today was fine but cold and very windy. This morning Carrie and I went up to Mr. Hamilton's. Just before we left Fanny Smith called and she stayed for a short time with Mrs Nevilles. We rode in the stage as far as the corner and then walked the rest of the way. I enjoyed my visit very much. The girls are so friendly. There are three girls and one boy in the family. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton are away down to Toronto at present. Miss H walked back with us and went to the post-office. She called on her way home to say she got a card from her parents. Carrie has gone up town tonight with Mr. Porter to get him a hat. We got home a little after six o'clock otnight. I am going to bed with a headache. Sunday 14 8:30 pm Today has been very fine and warm. This morning Mr. Porter and Carrie and I went to Mr. Ball's church and Mrs Nevilles went to the Methodist. Mr. Porter's brother Andrew came down with him to dinner. After dinner the two gentleman set out for their father's. Tonight Mrs. N and Carrie and I went to the Methodist church. On our way home I was introduced to cousin Mary Day and she invited me to go and see her. Mr. Porter has not yet returned. Monday 15 8:30 pm Today has been dull and cool. This morning Miss Eliza Hamilton called to say they had got a letter from their parents and that the operation was successful. About 10 o'clock ma and Jenny arrived with the horse and buggy and I went up town with them to do some shopping then we went down to dinner. About 1:30 they started for home taking my things with them. I started for the station about 4:30. Carrie went up with me and saw me off. Just as we were starting Eliza H. came in on her way home. I walked home from Rockwood meeting Annie going in, chatted to her a few minutes and reached home at 6 o'clock and eat my supper. Pa came home at dark. I saw Margaret McNab as I passed there and Mrs. Maude. Tuesday 16 9:30 pm Today has been a fine breezy day. We washed today and got the clothes dried and folded tonight. This afternoon about 4 o'clock Annie came up with Prince and the buggy and brought a horse collar to take to Everton to get fixed. Alfred seftt her on with it and Jenny went with her for company. After they had gone the boys came with the team for pa's tools. About 6:30 pa came home and about 7:30 Jenny came. The Grangers are holding a meeting tonight. There are a good many there, two or three ladies among them. Planted my gladiolus root today. Wednesday 17 9:20 pm Today has been very fine and warm. This morning ma went with pa to Alfred's. Annie came back with her and they brought the spinning wheel. Then ma changed her dress and she and Annie went to Mrs. Scott's funeral. Mrs. James Black rode back with them and made them go in there to dinner and stay the afternoon. It was nearly 6 o'clock when they got here and I was over at McNab's for milk. They called for a shawl and then ma took Annie home and brought pa back. Jenny planted onions and sowed lettuce today. �APRIL 18 9:30 pm Today has been fine out. This afternoon it clouded up like rain. I was baking today and starching and ironing Emily's dark print dress. This afternoon Mrs. William Burns came over. She left shortly before 6 o'clock. Then Jenny harnessed the horse and ma went for pa. David came home with them. Good Friday 18 9:30 pm This morning it rained heavily for some time and there was one clap of thunder and flash of lightning. It continued dull until noon when it cleared a little but clouded again towards evening and rained a little. This morning we moved the stoves. Just as we had got things straightened a bit I took the lumbago in my back and had to keep quiet all the rest of the day. It is better tonight. After dinner David and Jenny got ready and started for Nassagawega. Tonight Alfred let his school out earlier and George Hill went home and changed his clothes and came back and accompanied Alfred home to go with him tomorrow morning to Emily's examination. Pa went to Rockwood this forenoon and got some strawberry plants and he and ma started them after dinner. Saturday 20 10:00 pm This morning about 2 o'clock there was a heavy thunderstorm. It commenced raining again about 7:30 but cleared up before noon and was very windy all the afternoon and evening. This forenoon Myra Laight called to pay ma some money she owed her. This afternoon a tramp called for something to eat. He was very civil. Ma and I were all alone. Tonight pa came home about 7 o'clock without his supper. David and Jenny have just got home. Easter Sunday 21 9:00 pm Today has been fine and mild. This morning Georgie came home about 9 o'clock. This afternoon there was Sunday school in the schoolhouse. Mr. McNab and Mr. Hugh Black were the teachers and they has very few scholars. Tonight we went down to church. There were not many there. Margaret McNab and John overtook us on our way down. My back was bad and I had to walk slow so she walked with me. Coming back Elsie and Agnes walked with us as far as the track and a little farther on Margaret and John overtook us again and walked as far as their place. Monday 22 9:20 pm This morning was dull and cold. About 8:30 it began to rain and continued to do so until late in the afternoon. It thundered and lightened for a short time about noon. Tonight pa came home early followed soon after by David. Tuesday 23 9:15 pm Today has been cold and windy with a dense fog and rain towards evening. This morning pa went down to Alfred's with the buggy. David went with him and brought the horse back and Alfred came up with him. Then Jenny sent David over to McNab's for buttermilk. At noon Mr. John Black called for some circulars ma had relating to some magnetic belts etc. At intermission ma sent for Lois Black to give her a paper she had forgotten to give Mr. Black. After tea I sent David over to McNabs for sweet milk. Pa came home tonight at 8 o'clock. �APRIL Wednesday 24 9:00 pm This morning was cloudy and warm. About 8:30 it began to rain and continued to be showery all day. We had several very heavy showers with some thunder and lightening. Pa went down this morning to work. David started shortly after and got nearly there when he met Henry coming up with wood so he came back and helped him unload and load up again with manure. This afternoon Henry came up again and brought the sugar kettle and leach barrel and a barrel for ashes and he took another load of manure home. About 5:30 two tramps called for something to eat. Pa came home about 6:30. Ma is very poorly with a cold. Thursday 25 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cool. This morning Georgie came up with a load of wood and took back manure, David going with him. This afternoon the two of them came up twice with loads. David stayed the last load. A tramp called this afternoon for something to eat. Pa came home just before dark. He had been to Rockwood and brought the papers. David went over to Maude's tonight to have a chat and came back about 9 o'clock. Friday 26 9:00 pm Today has been showery and warm. This morning pa and David went down to work at Alfred's. At 12 o'clock I started for Emily. On the road down the bolts came out of the front of the buggy and let me down. Dr. Wynn was just behind me and he came and fixed it all right and when I reached the blacksmith's shop I got a new bolt in. I met Emily just the other side of Brookville riding with Mr. McPherson so I had not so far to go and we reached home in good time. Pa and David came home shortly after. Saturday 2 7 9:20 pm Today has been fine and mild. Ma and I have been working hard all day to finish Emily's dress. David has a pain in his side and cannot work so he stayed at home today. We sent him over to McNab's tonight for milk. Pa came home at dark. Sunday 28 10:00 pm Today has been a strange day. This morning David and Emily and I went to the Presbyterian Church. It was very warm but cloudy with gleams of sunshine. This afternoon I went to take Emily back and it came on rain. We got two heavy showers going down and the second one we took refuge in the shed at Brookside but not before we got pretty wet. Coming home I got several showers but none of them very heavy until I got here when it came down very heavy. Pa was in bed and ma had to call him up. Georgie did not come home today. Monday 29 9:20 pm This morning it was raining steadily when I rose, and was rather misty but it cleared a little before noon but has been dull and showery all the afternoon. At 6 o'clock this morning, as I was preparing breakfast, Alfred came. He and Annie had been at Richard Talbot's all night and he had just come from there. Annie took the horse home and he walked on here from the corner. David went into school today and Mr. Lee came with George Hill in the forenoon. This afternoon pa went to Rockwood and tonight David went over to McNabs for milk. �11 APRIL 9:00 pm Tuesday 30 This morning was dull and rather misty but it cleared somewhat th,i.s. afternoon. This morning pa went down to. work at Alfred's. David was cutting wood all day. Pa came home a little before 8 tonight, Jenny and I have been working at her dress all day. MAY 9:00 pm Wednesday 1st Today has been fine but windy. Tonight it clouded up and rained a little. We washed this morning and I was gardening this afternoon. David was cutting wood all day. Pa came home shortly after 6 o'clock. Charlie McNab was married yesterday, so George Hill told David tonight. Thursday 2 9:20 pm Today has been showery and tonight we had a heavy thunderstorm. This afternoon pa went down to Alfred's and made a packing box for ma and brought it home in the buggy and brought a bag of flour. David went to Rockwood to get some cotton for us and he heard that Charlie McNab is not married yet but will be next week. Jenny sowed beets today. Firday 3 9:10 pm Today has been one continuous downpour of rain. About 7 o'clock tonight it stopped and the clouds scattered a little and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the southeast. This afternoon David went fishing and caught a trout and came home dripping wet. We finished Jenny's dress today minus the buttons. Saturday 4 9:00 pm This morning it was raining heavy but it soon stopped and David went down and got some lime and we cleaned the kitchen today. It was 6 o'clock when we got through. Pa and David went down to Alfred's this morning and they came home about 7:30 tonight and Georgie came with them. Alfred and Annie were down to Mr. Cameron's today. Sunday 5 9:20 pm Today has been fine and rather cool. This morning David and George and I went to Eden to quarterly meeting. There were a great many there. During our absence Alfred and Annie called and left the children and when we came home they were at dinner. It was nearly 9 o'clock tonight when they came back and took Bertie home with them and left Maggie. Monday 6 8:3 0 pm Today has been a beautiful sunshiny day. This morning Georgie rose at five and started off to work. After breakfast pa and David went off to Edwards to work so we are alone tonight. Jenny and I cleaned upstairs today. I am so sleepy I am going to bed early. �May Tuesday 7 9:30 pm This morning it was raining heavy when I woke but it soon quit and turned out quite a fine day, very warm. Tonight a little after 8 we had a thunder shower but it is clearing off now. This morning we sprouted the potatoes and this afternoon, ma and I made soap and when we got that done I did some gardening, digging a bed and sowing my flower seeds. Wednesday 8 9:10 pm Today has been fine until about 5 o'clock when we had a smart shower and about six we had a dreadful rain with some thunder and lightening. It washed a lot of my flower seeds away. This morning Jenny and I washed the bed clothes and after dinner we washed the yarn. Tonight after school Jenny cleaned out the wood-shed. Thursday 9 9:20 pm Today has been fine but very windy. Tonight about 7 o'clock we had a furious storm of rain and wind but it did not last long It is now clear moonlight. This morning I did some gardening and Jenny went over to McNab's for buttermilk. After dinner an old man came in begging. This afternoon I sewed 12 blocks of my quilt together. After tea I did some more gardening. Ma Twisted a ball of cotton today. Friday 10 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cold and windy. This morning at 9 o'clock we had a heavy rain but it soon passed and the sun shone again. Tonight about 4:30 I started for Alfred's walking with Janet McKersie. Just the other side of the Rockwood turn we met Annie on her way here with the team and light waggon so I got in and came back with her. Then shortly after we got here pa and David came home. A little after Alfred and Annie started for Johnny Talbot's. They returned past here just before dark. Tonight I read the story aloud. Saturday 11 10:00 pm Today has been cloudy and cold and windy. This morning pa and David went down to Alfred's to work andtookthehorseandbuggy.Shegotsomethingsfor us and sent them home by the men tonight. Georgie came home with the rest about 8:30. Jenny and I shook the carpets this afternoon and put them down. Sunday 12 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cold and rather windy. This afternoon Norris Black came in to get the school key before Sunday School and Lois came in afterwards to bring it back. Tonight Jenny and I went to church and heard Mrs. O r r 1 s funeral sermon. The church was crowded. We walked home with Maude's girls. �MAY 13 Monday 13 9:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. Pa and the boys went down to Alfred's this morning to work. Jenny and I washed today and got through before dinner. Last night there was a very hard frost. It made the trees in the woods look brown but it did not do much damage in the garden Tuesday 14 9:00 pm Today has been fine and rather milder. Last night we had a dreadful hard frost...Freezing everything stiff. This morning I poured water over some of the plants in the garden to thaw the frost. Jenny ironed this morning. This afternoon we all went down to Alfred's on a visit and explored most of the farm, had a very pleasant time. David came home with us tonight. I brought some daisy plants home with me. The Grangers meeting tonight. Wednesday 15 :30 pm Today has been fine and very pleasant. This morning I took David down to Alfred's and got the periwinkle plant and then I drove to Rockwood and got some knitting cotton and some letters. One was from Emily to me. This afternoon we starched a pair of curtains and got them dry and ma and Jenny made some cords and tassels to tie them back with. Ma went over to McNab's this morning and got some eggs. Charley is to be married tonight. Thursday 16 9:15 pm Today has been calm and mild. This morning I starched and dried the other pair of curtains. This afternoon I put them up. Ma and Jenny were gardening, planting the tomatoes etc. About 3:30 Lois Hill came and stayed to tea. About 6:30 George Hill came along and she went down to Rockwood with him. After that I practised a piece of music and then dug a little in the garden. Tonight I set bread. Friday 17 9:20 pm Today has been a beautiful sunshiny day. This morning I was baking. This afternoon Jenny and I went over to see Myra Laight. We found her doing her Saturday's work as she intends going to Guelph tomorrow. We enjoyed our visit very much though. She gave us some sweet music, singing some very pretty pieces. We got home at 7:50 Saturday 18 9:00 pm Another beautiful day but cloudy and dull tonight. This morning Jenny planted the corn. Tonight she went for pa and David. Georgie did not come with them but he has just now arrived. Tonight about 7 o'clock Mr. Burns called to tell pa the hay he promised us is musty. Sunday 19 9:00 pm Today has been a miserable dull wet day. We did not get out anywhere. This afternoon Georgie had to go down to Alfred's as Henry was going to be away. There were not many at Sunday School. Mr. McNab and Mr. Hugh Black came as usual. �MAY Monday 20 9:20 pm Today has been pleasant but windy and showery. This morning pa and David went down with the horse and buggy for Annie to come up with. But Maggie was sick so she could not leave and Alfred brought the horse home. This afternoon about 3 o'clock Mr. Townsend came and stayed to tea. About 4 we had a heavy shower and another about 6. After tea Alfred and Mr. T. set off for Alfreds just as it was beginning to rain and were out in the last shower. Tuesday 21 9:30 pm Today has been dull and cool. This forenoon ma drove up to Johnny Talbots to ask if they had heard from Tom and then down to Alfred's. About 11 o'clock James and Thomas Black brought a load of hay. This afternoon Jenny went over to McNab's for buttermilk and she got some brides cake. Ma got home about 8:30 tonight. Wednesday 22 9:30 pm Last night there was a white frost but it did not seem to do much harm. Today has been fine and warm. This morning Jenny went down and brought Annie and the children up. Annie wanted ma to fix her dress so they were working at that all day. This afternoon Jenny and I went to Rockwood to get the horse shod and we took Bertie with us. After tea I took Annie and the children home and brought back a bag of flour. Today Jenny planted the cucumbers. Thursday 23 9:20 pm Today has been another beautiful day. This morning I ironed Emily's dresses and Jenny planted the beans. After dinner I went down for Emily and ma went with me as far as Mr. Wetherald's. I met Emily on the big hill. We went into Wetherald's and stayed to tea and a M r s . Marshall came in to tea. We reached home at 8:20 tonight. Friday 2 4 9:15 pm Sometime during last night we had a thunder shower and this forenoon was dull and threatening but it cleared up beautiful and bright about noon and continued so all day although rather windy. It is very warm tonight and the mosquitoes are humming. There was a picnic today at the Erin school. Maude's girls were there and they called in for a drink tonight on their way home and they said there were a good many there and they enjoyed themselves. This afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock Georgie came home and went fishing. About 7 Alfred and Annie went by on their way to her mother's. They stopped talking for awhile with Emily. I got the pleating ready for Annie's dress today. Jenny sowed the rest of the carrots. Saturday 2 5 10:30 pm Today has been warm and bright but very windy making it very unpleasant riding on account of the dust. This morning we expected Alfred to call on his way home but as he did not come before 10 o'clock Emily and I went to Guelph. We returned home about 4 o'clock. Annie and Dan Talbot called about 3 but as we were not at home Annie went on home and Dan went over to Alex Burns to the raising where Alfred had gone. He came back about 6:30 and said Alfred was coming down with Johnny after the raising was over. So he did come but it was after 9 o'clock. He and Johnny came in and chatted for awhile and then they all left and I read the story aloud to pa. He got home about 6. David went over to the raising and came home from there shortly before Alfred came. Georgie did not come home tonight. �MAY 15 Sunday 26 9:00 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning David and Emily and Jenny went up to the Centre church to quarterly meeting. Alfred and Annie were there with the children. They wanted the girls to go up to Talbot's to dinner but Jenny wouldn't so Emily went and they took our horse and buggy and David and Jenny came home with their rig. About 5 o'clock they came down here and stayed to tea and went home about 8:30. I did not get out at all today as it kept me so late getting tea tonight. They took our buggy tonight and left theirs for us to take Emily down in the morning. Monday 2 7 9:15 pm Today has been a beautiful day with high wind. This morning Jenny went down with Emily and pa and the boys went off to work before breakfast so ma and I were alone at that meal. I washed today and ma went over to McNab's to spend the afternoon. Jenny got home about 4 o'clock. She had to come by Alfred's to change the buggies so she got her dinner there. Ma came home about 8 o'clock. Tuesday 28 9:30 pm Today was fine but cool. This morning ma and I went down to Alfred's to help Annie with her dress. This afternoon we were busy sewing at when Sydney Shultz and Annie Dunbar came in. Annie had to run away to bake something for tea and she left me to entertain her company. They left shortly before we did. We reached home about 8:30. I brought the dress skirt with me and the trimming and I have to finish it for her. Wednesday 29 10:00 pm Today was fine but cold and since dinner cloudy and dull. This morning Jenny washed the flannels and this afternoon she and I went over to Socketts. We found Lucy busy whitewashing and baking. Had a pleasant time and got home about 9:30. Thursday 30 10:20 pm Today has been fine but cool and windy. This afternoon Jenny drove down to Alfred's for some bags to put the sets in tomorrow and while she was away Mary McCaig came to spend the afternoon. Jenny came back about 3:30. Alfred stayed to tea and then took our horse and buggy and went up to Everton and to Mrs. Talbots and brought Dan Talbot down with him. They got here about 9:30 and after putting away the horse they came in for a few minutes and then started for Alfred's on foot. Mary went away just before dark and Jenny and I went with her as far as Hugh Black's gate. I set bread tonight. Friday 31 9:30 pm Today has been a real summer day, warm and bright. I have been busy baking all day. Ma and Jenny cut the sets this morning for planting tomorrow. I went over to McNab's this forenoon for buttermilk. They were busy house-cleaning. I watered some of the garden tonight. �16 JUNE Saturday 1 9:10 pm Today has been another summer's day, very warm. This morning ma and Jenny went down to Alfred's. Jenny went to help plant potatoes. They took two bags with them and then ma came back and got the other two and then brought the horse home. Tonight we got tea at five and then I went for pa and Jenny. David stayed to help Henry finish covering what they had planted and then he was going to Rockwood. He has not come yet nor George. Tonight I watered the garden again. Sunday 2 Today was very warm and bright and dusty. We did not go out in the morning but tonight Jenny and I went down to church. The boys went off somewhere for a walk directly after dinner and did not come back until nearly 7 o'clock. Alfred and Annie went up to her mother's and called here on their way back tonight. As we were coming home from church James Black and George Hill overtook us this side of Maude's gate and came the rest of the way with us. When we got home we found N.S. here who stayed some time. Monday 3 9:20 pm This morning we had a couple of light showers. This afternoon was very warm and fine. About 5 o'clock George Moore called to see Alfred who was in the school and stayed chatting to him outside for some time. Shortly after he left Annie came to get a bag of potatoes as they had not enough to finish the field. We put up the potatoes and then tea was ready and she stayed to tea. Just before dark Mr. Hunter's little boy came over for water and he came in to see if we wanted to buy some cabbage plants as his mother had more than she wanted. We did not take any. Tuesday 4 11:00 pm This morning was fine but the wind rose and drove up the clouds and this afternoon was dull and tonight very cold and windy. This morning we started for Uncle Watson's and took ma as far as Ann Eliza's and left her and then Jenny went into Uncles and I went on to Atkinson's to take the pattern and get some money and got back to Uncle's in time for dinner. A little after 7 we started for home called for ma and got home about 10:30. Ann Eliza sent a jar of milk home by me. I forgot to say Thomas Hill called this morning before we left and brought a postal card for Alfred. Wednesday 5 Today has been fine but cool here for his breakfast. This as he was going to Guelph so and stayed until nearly five for two pounds of butter. Mr Mount Forest where they went and then covered some of the 9:30 pm and windy. This morning a tramp called afternoon Alfred let out school early Janet McKersie came in to have a chat then she left and I went over to McNab's & Mrs. McNab had just returned from on Monday. Tonight we watered the garden things in case of frost. �JUNE Thursday 6 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day but cool. This afternoon Jenny and I went over to John Black's and ma went with us as far as Hugh Black's. We had a pleasant visit. Lorrie came home for good last Friday night. Tonight I called for ma and Jenny came on home. It was 9:30 when we got home. Friday 7 9:00 pm Today has been dull and cold and drizzling rain most of the time. While we were at dinner David came for Alfred as a man had come to look at the farm. This afternoon Jenny did her Saturday's work so that she can go to Guelph tomorrow if it is fine. Tonight pa came home sick with a cold and pain in the stomach. Saturday 8 10:00 pm Today has been dull and cold and windy. After dinner pa went to Guelph by the train. Sometime after David came with the gun and shot a chipmunk and a little while after Alfred came for our horse to go down to Brookville as his horses's feet were sore. Awhile after that Joe Moore came along with a load of hay and David went with him to Rockwood. He returned shortly before dark and Pa came home about 6:30 and brought a pair of shoes for David and two magazines. Georgie came just after we lit the lamp and I was beginning to read aloud "Oswald the Unknown". Tonight about 9:30 Emily came bringing the horse home. She had come up with Alfred. Georgie brought ma a letter from Richard. Sunday 9 9:30 pm Today has been warmer and a beautiful day. This morning Emma Tolton called here to ask the way to Alfred's. Shortly afterwards Alfred and Annie and Miss Tolton passed here on their way to Tom Talbot's. Tonight Emily and Jenny and the boys and I went down to church. Alfred and Annie came just before we started, stayed to get their tea and then followed us. Mr. Greenwood preached a splendid sermon. Coming home Jenny rode with Annie as far as the corner and Alfred walked with Emily as far as the railroad and went up that w a y . Monday 10 9:30 pm Today has been fine but not particularly bright with a cool west wind. About 5:30 pm we had a nice steady shower which continued sometime. This morning I went down with Emily. Pa left before we rose. We passed Jim Collins on the road. Emily had to go to Reids for the key and her watch and then she rode back with me as far as the school. I reached home about 12:30. They commenced road-work today down there. Jenny washed today. A man called at the school today with some bills describing a performance he intends to have here next Monday. Alfred stayed to tea tonight and then went up to Mr. John Stewarts. �JUNE Tuesday 11 9:30 pm Today has been fine interspersed with light showers. This morning ma and Jenny went to Guelph and I washed the flannels and ironed. Alfred brought me a newspaper Richard had sent me. It was after 6 o'clock tonight when ma and Jenny got home. They went to Mr. Humphrey's today and saw Ruth and got their dinner. Lila is going down to London to stay for awhile soon and Ruth will keep house. Jenny got a new pair of shoes today. Wednesday 12 9:10 pm Today has been a beautiful fine, calm day. I made a pair of pants for George today. This afternoon Jenny went over to McNabs for butter but came back without any. They are going to churn tomorrow. Tonight Jenny sowed the carrot seed where the other did not come up and I watered the garden. Thursday 13 9:20 pm Today has been another beautiful day. This forenoon Annie came up with two bags of wheat in the buggy and called here on her way to Everton mill but Alfred sent her back to Rockwood, a team that was passing taking the bags for her. This P.M., ma and Jenny went down there to take David's shoes and George's pants intending to call at McNab's on their way home for butter but soon after they left Agnes and Elsie came along and brought 4 lbs of butter. Ma and Jenny got home about 7:30. I made a pair of moleskin pants for David today. Tonight I watered the garden. Friday 14 9:40 pm Today has been very fine and warm almost hot. This afternoon I went up to John McNab's to spend the afternoon. About five Annie came up for Alfred and stayed some time. They left sometime before I came. I got home just at 7 o'clock. Then I changed my dress and Jenny and I watered the garden. Tonight I set bread. Saturday 15 11:40 pm Today has been very hot and bright. Since dark it has been sprinkling rain. This morning I baked bread and scrubbed. This afternoon I went down to Alfred's to fix Annie's dress and bring pa home. Mr. & Mrs Cameron and Miss Bowfield were there but I did not see them as I did not go into the room. David went off somewhere to play ball tonight and did not come home until after nine. Georgie came home just at nine. Jenny and I watered the garden. Tonight I read a story aloud. Sunday 16 9:00 pm Last night we had some thunder and lightning and a little rain. Today has been hotter than any preceeding one and I put on thinner clothes. Tonight Jenny and I went to church. Dr. Curry preached a short sermon. There was not much of a turnout. �JUNE Monday 17 1:00 am Today has been very fine and cooler. This afternoon at intermission I had a chat with Janet McKersie and after school I drove down to Alfred's and gave Janet a ride that far. I got some flour and groceries and then went to Rockwood to post a card to Mary Watson and get some groceries for Annie. Tonight Professor Huntsman gave an exhibition in the school house. McKersie's girls came up early. There were a good many there. Ma went in with Mrs. John Black. Lorrie was not well so she did not come. Annie came late and did not come into the school. This morning I starched my print dresses and white skirts. Tuesday 18 9:10 pm Another fine warm day. This morning Professor Huntsman did not come for his things until nearly nine o'clock and as he had the key the children could not get into the school till he came so Janet McKersie came into the house and stayed till the bell rang. Tonight shortly before 6 o'clock Annie passed on her way home bringing Mrs. Richard Talbot down to their place. Jenny and I watered the garden tonight and I transplanted some petunias. Wednesday 19 9:30 pm Today has been the warmest day we've had yet. This morning ma went down to Alfred's to get the lard and the cake tins and she found them all in bed excepting the men and Mary. This morning while she was away Thomas Hill called to leave a letter for Alfred. This afternoon I went over to McNab's for buttermilk and stayed some time to cool myself. Mr. McNab and Betsy went away this morning to Wawanosh and will not be back until Monday. After tea I went up to see Myra Laight and ask her to the raising and from there over to Black's to ask Lorrie. It was after nine when I got home. Thursday 20 9:30 pm Today has been very warm and fine until about 5 o'clock when it clouded up and between 7 and 8 it came quite a gentle shower. This morning ma went for Ann Eliza and got home about 11:30. Tonight after tea I took her home and got 8 lbs of butter and some buttermilk. Coming home I called at the postoffice and got the papers and a letter from Emily. From there home I got the benefit of the shower. It was about 8:10 when I reached home. Alfred sold his farm yesterday for $4,000.00. Friday 21 9:00 pm Today has been showery but a beautiful growing day, very warm. We were busy baking all day. We baked 13 loaves of bread, 190 buns, 6 sponge cakes and 10 railroad cakes for the raising. Tonight after tea ma went down with a load of provisions. Just as she was starting pa came. He had not had his tea, having come from Rockwood. He says David went for Emily this afternoon Ma got home about 8 o'clock. �JUNE Saturday 22 Today has been dull and drizzling rain most of the time with several smart showers and after dark a heavy rain. This morning ma and pa went down with another load of provision and ma came back with the horse. About 11 o'clock ma and I went down with some more. I stayed there and ma came home again and she and Jenny came down in the afternoon. We had a good time in spite of the rain. There were a great many there. Reids and McPhails's from Nassagaweya were there. After the tables were cleared away we had dancing in the driving house until 10:30 when we had tea. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Pa and ma came home at dark. Dan Talbot took Emily home and then came back for Jenny and me. It was 1:20 am when we got home. Sunday 23 9:10 pm Today has been dull and showery but not quite so wet as yesterday. This morning it was late when we rose. When we finished breakfast it was 9:40. Shortly after 12 o'clock Reids and McPhails came and Eva Talbot with them. A very little while after Mr. & Mrs. Talbot came along and called for her. About 2:30 we had dinner. After that we went into the school. There was James and Nancy Reid and Willie and Katie McPhail. They left for home about 3:30 taking Emily with them. Between 4 and 5 o'clock ma and pa went down to Alfred's to get some things as pa intends to go away with the horse in the morning. They have just returned. We all took a piece tonight instead of supper. Monday 24 9:10 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning pa went to Mr. Bathgate's and from there to Cousin Robert's to begin work and ma went along to bring the horse back. She stayed there to dinner and on her way home called at uncle David's to see aunt Susan who is very ill. She reached home about 5:30. Shortly before she came a lame man called, trying to sell some trifles but I had no money. This morning on their way out they met Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson and got the $4.00 they owed us. Tonight about 7:30 Mr. McNab came home bringing Mrs. McNab and Betsy. We saw him go down this afternoon to meet them Tuesday 25 9:00 pm Today has been very warm and fine. This morning Thomas Hill called with a letter for Alfred and shortly afterwards Alfred came in haste to get the mortgage as he was going to Guelph and George Hill taught all day for him. Jenny ironed this morning. Tonight after tea Jenny and I went up to Mr. Burn's bush for fungus and we got as many as we could carry. Going up we met Thomas Hill. Coming home we met Lois and stopped a few minutes talking to her. Wednesday 26 9:20 pm Today has been fine and very warm and this afternoon very windy. This afternoon ma and Jenny went to Rockwood to see Mr. Wetherald and from there to Alfred's to get some things. They got home between 4 and 5 o'clock. Tonight we had strawberries for tea. After tea I hoed weeds in the garden and while I was so employed Alfred and Annie came by on their way to Johnny Talbots. �JUNE Thursday 2 7 9:30 pm Today has been very warm and fine. This morning a man called with strawberries. This afternoon another man called on the same errand and ma bought 3 baskets for 25 cts. Tonight I watered some things in the garden. Friday 28 9:30 pm Today has been a scorching hot day, everybody puffing for air. This morning I baked and melted the lard to salt it. This afternoon I cut out my Muslin jacket. Tonight about 5 o'clock Jenny went for pa as he has to go to Guelph tomorrow. Janet McKersie came in before she left to see if we had got a bill of the performance in Rockwood next Monday night. Another strawberry man called here today. Pa and Jenny have not come yet. Saturday 29 10:00 pm Today has been very hot but not so calm consequently more bearable. This morning ma and pa went to Guelph by the train. Alfred and Annie also went. Jenny drove down to Emily's for her trunk so I w a s alone all day. In the forenoon Mr. John Moore Sen. called to see pa but left on being told he was away. Tonight Emily came home with Jenny and they overtook pa and ma at our gate. It was about 6 o'clock. David had to walk all the way home and got here about 10. Georgie did not come tonight. Sunday 30 9:20 pm Today has been hotter than ever, scarcely a breath of air stirring until near evening when a little breeze sprang up. Tonight Fmily and I went down to church to hear the new minister. He seems to be a pretty good preacher. Coming home Mr. David Shultz walked with us as far as his place. Ann Jane Maude joined us this side of the railroad and came the rest of the way with us. Georgie came home this morning between 9 and 10. JULY Monday 1st Today has been another suffocating day. The boys washed the buggy this morning then they changed their clothes and went to Guelph by train. This afternoon pa and ma went down to Alfred's and Alfred and Annie had gone to Action for shingles. When our folks came home we got an early tea and just as we finished N.S. came for me. While he got his supper I got ready and we wnet down to Rockwood. The girls followed soon after. We saw the horse race and the Calithumpians and then we went to the concert in the hall. We enjoyed ourselves very well. It was nearly 1 o'clock A.M. when we got home. Tuesday 2 9:00 pm Today has been very warm. This afternoon we had a light shower or two. This morning we rose at 4:30 and snatched a hasty breakfast and then I went ot take pa and David as far as the Centre Inn. Emily met me in Rockwood on my way back and I took her down to school and got some cones. Then I came back to Mrs Wetheralds and put in the horse to rest and got my dinner and stayed till the rain was over. Then I came home. Mr. & Mrs. Wetherald are just on the eve of moving into Rockwood. She gave me a tiny plant and a bracket made of fungus. David has just come with the news that Aunt Susan died this morning and is to be buried t o m o r r o w . Cousin Robert brought him as far as Rockwood. �JULY Wednesday 3 9:30 pm Today has been dull and showery and a little cooler. This morning Jenny and I washed. A little after 12 ma started for pa, taking his clothes with her to go to the funeral. Shortly after she left Annie came for Alfred. He gave half a day holiday. This afternoon David took the gate hinge to Rockwood to get it fixed. He came back about 4 o'clock. It was after 9 when ma got home. Thursday 4 9:40 pm Today has been warm but cloudy and sunshiny at intervals. This morning Jenny rinsed the clothes and hung them out. David went over to McNab's for buttermilk and I commenced a rustic fram of cones etc. Tonight after tea David went away to cousin Robert's to work and I folded the clothes. Friday 5 9:30 pm Today has been a beautiful day with a cool breeze. This morning I ironed and a man called inquiring the road to Rockwood. Alfred gave a half holiday today to attend Miss Young's examination. There is no more school for six weeks. Saturday 6 10:00 pm Today has been very warm and bright. This afternoon I worked at my muslin jacket. Tonight about 8:30 pa and Georgie came home. David stayed at cousin Robert's. Alfred and Annie went to Guelph today. Pa brought the papers tonight and I read the story aloud. Sunday 7 10:00 pm Today has been exceedingly hot. This morning Georgie and I went down to bring Emily home. We reached there just as they were getting their dinner. After dinner we went down to the village to church. Nancy and Katie went first to Sunday School Mr. MacMillan took Emily in his buggy and Archie Reid hitched his horse to our buggy and took Georgie and me. Coming home Nancy and Katie rode with us and we had a smart ride. After tea we started for home and reached here about 9:30. Alfred and Annie had just driven in and we stayed outside talking to them for some time. Monday 8 9:45 pm Today the weather has been variable, sunshine and rain, following one another in quick succession but withal very hot. This morning pa waited some time for it to clear up but at last he and George set off for Alfred's. Alfred had arranged to go with pa and bring the horse home as he wanted to see several people on business today. He arrived here just before dark. This afternoon two men came in with trays of images on their heads and one came in to try to sell some but we did not buy. He spoke very imperfect English and looked like Italian. �JULY 23 Tuesday 9 10:15 pm Today has been a scorching hot day. This morning ma and Emily and I went to Guelph. Before we left home Alfred and George came along and told us Annie was in Rockwood to get some paris green and as she could not get it we were to get it in Guelph so we looked for her but could not see her. We drove up to Dr. McCullough's to get some medicine for Emily. Ma came back as far as the station and went in by train. We drove in. While ma was at the station Annie came. She had been all the way up here and finding we were gone hurried down before the train left. It was dreadful hot in town. We went down to Carrie's to dinner. She and her aunt have been quite ill but are better now. We stayed there until 4 o'clock then we had some shopping to do and ma missed the train and had to ride out with us. We reached home about 8 o'clock. Alfred and George came along on their way home about 9 so we sent the things by them that Annie sent for. Tonight some Grangers came but they did not stay long. I got a pair of fourmella shoes today for $1.25 Wednesday 10 9:55 pm Today has been a little cooler than yesterday and rather cloudy. This morning Jenny and I rose early intending to go down to pick potatoe bugs but there came quite a shower and it looked so like heavy rain that we put it off until this pm. About 3:30 we started and we returned about 7:30. When we came Emily proposed that I should change my dress and she and I would drive into Rockwood to get the buggy seat and call at the postoffice. We did so and had a very pleasant drive reaching home about 9. Thursday 11 9:20 pm Today has been cooler and cloudy most of the time. Towards evening it began to rain and rained steadily for some time. It is raining now. This morning I washed the flannels and coloured clothes. This afternoon I trimmed Emily's hat. Tonight I set bread. Friday 12 9:00 pm Today it has been raining most of the time. This morning I baked and Jenny ironed Emily's dress and some starched things. Tonight about 5 o'clock the girls went to Rockwood to get the papers and get a shoe put on one of Jessie's feet. They got back about 7:40. Saturday 13 10:15 pm Today has been beautiful and bright. Today Hugh Black was buried. This afternoon a man called to sell fruit trees. Tonight I went for pa and David and met them just this side of uncle David's gate. Georgie came soon after we got home. Sunday 14 9:30 pm Today has been exceedingly warm. This evening Emily and Jenny and I and the boys went down to church. There was no service in the Presbyterian church today so we had a good many of them there tonight. Coming home Elsie and Margaret McNab walked with us as far as John's. �JULY 24 Monday 15 9:20 pm Today has been very warm and fine but it is cooler tonight and looks like rain. This morning Georgie went first, then pa and David. They took the horse to keep her out there this week. Jenny and I washed today and had all done by 10:30 am. Tonight after tea me went over to M c N a b 1 s for butter and brought home some cherries. Emily and Jenny went to meet her and I folded the clothes. Tonight after dark one of Hunter's boys came over for water and came in to ask if we would buy some berries. We replied in the negative and he left. Tuesday 16 10:40 pm Today has been exceedingly hot. This morning I ironed and Emily and Jenny went for raspberries. They came home shortly after 12 with about a quart. They were very hot and tired they had to walk so far. Tonight after tea they went over to McNab's for the butter and they did not get back until after 9 o'clock. I watered the garden tonight. Wednesday 17 10:20 pm Today has been hotter than yesterday with a warm wind. About 4:30 Emily and Jenny started for Alfred's. About 5 o'clock we had a smart shower accompanied by wind. It did not last long and shortly after sundown I was sitting at the front door when Mary McCaig came along and asked me to go with her for a drive. So I changed my dress and went. It was nearly 10 when I got home and the girls had just returned. Written Sunday 21 9:00 am Thursday 18 - early in the morning I walked down to Alfred's and got there while they were eating breakfast. Annie had to drive the reaper so I had to help Mary. Shortly after 12 o'clock it came on a heavy thunder shower so Annie and I got some sewing done at her dress that afternoon. It was very hot and close before the rain. Friday 19 was dreadful hot. I came up home in the morning with Prince and the buggy for a bag of oats, went back again in time to take out the lunch. We baked and ironed that day. Alfred got stung by a bee on one of his eyes. Saturday 20 was very close and oppressive in the morning but a breeze sprang up before night. Georgie was sick all day and did not eat any dinner and scarcely any breakfast and a little supper but he managed to work all day. He drove part of the afternoon. He and I walked home after sundown. Pa and David were here Sunday 21 9:00 pm Today has been quite cool and pleasant but towards evening quite windy making it rather disagreeable to go out. This morning ma and pa went to Alfred's for a drive and stayed to dinner and then Alfred and Annie drove up with them on their way to her mother's. Tonight Emily and Jenny and David and I went to church. Coming home Maude's walked with us. Mr. Masson read the pastorial address tonight. �JULY Monday 22 9:00 pm Today has been fine and cool but very windy. This morning w e rose early and Jenny went off for berries and pa and David went out to their work and George and I rode with them as far as the corner and then walked the rest of the way. When we got here Alfred and Annie were out loading in the field. George went to them. They got in 14 loads and then Annie came in and Henry took her place and they are now getting the 15th load. Mr. Carter and Henry have been cradling and binding all day. Tonight after tea I drove over to Mr. Lee's to get him to come to finish the barn. He was at Anstee's harvesting and I had to go there. He says he cannot come until next week. It was dusk when I got home. Tuesday 23 8:40 pm Today has been very pleasant, a little warmer than yesterday and not so windy. Today they finished cutting the field against the road. After tea they drew in the rakings out of the other field and a load of what they cut today and they are now getting another. I helped unload the load that was in the barn and then went in the field and threw the sheaves into heaps until dark. I must now go and wash the children. Mary washed the clothes today. Wednesday 24 Today has been very warm and very fine. early to see about the potato bugs. She came in and took the lunch to the barn. o'clock pm. Today they finished drawing field that they cut yesterday. 9:20 pm This morning Jenny came down picked what there was and then She went home between 3 and 4 in the wheat in the front Thursday (written Friday morning) Today the weather has been variable. This morning it was fine, towards noon it became cloudy and about 5 o'clock it began to rain and has continued to do so ever since with very slight abatement. This morning Jenny came down just as I started for home with the horse and buggy to bring a bag of oats and the pitchfork and gun. I got back again about 9:30 am. This afternoon Jenny helped in the barn. Maggie has been in the house all day with a sore foot. After tea they unloaded the load in the barn and then Jenny and I started for home as the rain had slackened but looked like a wet time. We arrived about 8 o'clock without getting very wet. Friday 2 6 9:00 pm Today has been a pouring day. The rain fell without ceasing until about 4 o'clock pm when it cleared a little but drizzled again a little after 4. About 5 Alfred and Annie with Maggie came up and took tea and stayed chatting awhile and then left for the doctor's to ask his opinion on Maggie's foot. Annie was up with her all night. �Saturday 27 26 9:30 pm Today has been a beautiful fine pleasant day. Jenny & I rose at 4 this morning and went for berries. We got very wet but we got a patent pail full and got home shortly after two o'clock. Last night after we got to bed pa and David came home. This morning pa went down to Alfred's and from there to Guelph by train and Alfred and Annie went with him. David also went down to Alfred's to spend the day. Emily scrubbed the floor and baked bread and when we came home she and ma went down to Alfred's for a waist pattern and from there to Rockwood for sugar for the berries and then home calling on their way home at Margaret McNab's for buttermilk. When they got home and delivered their parcels ma turned around and drove back to meet pa. Tonight shortly before dark Hunter's boy brought us a present from his mother of a mess of butter beans. Our boys have just come home. Sunday 28 9:20 pm Today has been fine and very pleasant. This forenoon David went over to Hill's to see George and came home about 4:30 pm.After dinner the girls and George went for a walk up to Wm. Burns's bush. They came back shortly after David. Tonight Emily and I and the boys went to church and ma and pa went over to Mr. Burns's. Maude's girls walked with us coming home. Going down we met Peter Talbot and Mrs. Tovell going to Alfred's. Monday 2 9 8:10 pm Today has been cool and calm and cloudy.Towards evening it began to sprinkle a little and now it is raining quite a shower. This morning Jenny and I rose at 4 o'clock and got a bite and then started for berries. Georgie left for Alfred's just before us. After breakfast David went down also and pa drove av^sr to Armstrong's to see whether they were ready for building. They will not be ready until next week. This afternoon he and ma went down to Alfred's just before we got home which was about 3:20. They returned in time for tea. We got the two cans full of berries. We have got six jars all together of berries. Tuesday 30 8:30 pm Today has been dull and drizzling rain falling most of the time. This morning pa went down to Alfred's to work. This afternoon Georgie came past on his way to Everton mill with a grist of new wheat. Shortly after Alfred came along with the buggy on his way to McArthur's to see about the thrashing. Georgie came back just before dark and called here for some oats, there was not quite a bag full. Tonight about 8 o'clock pa came home. About 20 minutes after David came. He had been to Rockwood and brought Emily her cheque and some papers. The cheque is for $61.76 Wednesday 31 8:40 pm Today has been fine but somewhat cloudy. This morning pa and David went away after breakfast and ma drove down about 10 o'clock. After dinner we three girls went over to Myra Laight's and spent the afternoon. Coming home up their lane we met old Mrs. Black, Mrs. Hugh Black and Mrs. Jackson Black and old Mr. Black. When we got home we found ma and pa here. Thomas Hill is helping Mr. Laight with his harvest. AUGUST Thursday 1st 9:30 pm Today has been threatening but a light shower was the only result. �27 August This morning the girls drove down to Brookville for Emily's money and pa rode with them as far as Alfred's. The girls got back shortly after 11 o'clock am. This afternoon we three girls went over to Cousin Ann Eliza's and enjoyed our visit very much. We reached home about 8:30 Friday 2 9:00 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning I baked and Jenny ironed. This afternoon we three went down to George Ramshaw's to spend the afternoon. On our way down we called at Alfred's to leave Annie's dress waist and then we went on to McKersies' to ask them to name a day for coming to our place. They promised to come next Thursday. From there we went to Ramshaw's. It was 8:30 tonight when we got home. Pa came home just before us. Saturday 3 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day but tonight is very warm. This morning Mr. Wm Burns came over with a load of hay before we were up and pa got up and helped unload it. After breakfast ma and Emily started for Guelph and pa rode with them as far as the corner. They got home at 6:30 tonight and Jenny and I had just finished tea. They brought me a pair of new leather shoes and a necktie for Jenny and some frilling and a linen dress for Emily ready made and ma got a dress and shawl and gloves and shoes for herself and a pair of pants and boots for Georgie. Pa did not get home until late and the boys did not come at all. Sunday 4 9:00 pm Today has been pleasant but rather warm. This morning about 8 o'clock the boys came without their breakfast. Shortly after 9 we three girls started for church it being quarterly meeting. It was nearly one when we got home again. Tonight it looked so threatening that we dare not venture but after tea we all went for a walk up the road. This afternoon Mr. McNab came in for the school key and in a short time brought it back. He only had two scholars a boy and a girl. Monday 5 9:00 pm Today has been variable. This afternoon we had a heavy shower accompanied by thunder and lightning but it cleared off before dark. This morning the men went away together with the horse and buggy They were thrashing at Alfred's today and will be tomorrow and they have our horse. Jenny and I washed today and got the clothes dried before the rain. Tonight pa and David came home about 8:30. Tuesday 6 10:00 pm Today has been fine and warm most of the time. Just before daybreak this morning we had a dreadful storm of wind and rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in almost one continuous flash and roll and the house shook with the force of the wind. At noon we had a heavy thunder shower. Tonight it is clear and calm. Pa's head was bad all day and he was unable to go down to Alfred's so David went alone this morning. He came home about 9 o'clock tonight and he says they were threshing all day and there is over 500 bushels of wheat alltogether. �28 AUGUST Wednesday 7 9:20 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning pa and David went out to Armstrong's to work and Emily went along to bring the horse back. She got home shortly after 11 o'clock am. This afternoon we three girls went down to Acton to get our photos taken. We had just started when Janet McKersie drove up with the team and we stopped to speak to her. Last night after we went to bed Janet and Fanny came up to tell us they could not come tomorrow as they had promised as they were going to thresh that day. So today Janet came to say they could come as the threshers were not coming till Saturday. When we returned from Acton we found the house shut up, ma being away. She returned just at dark having walked all the way to Alfred's and home again. Alfred and A n n i e w e r e away or she would not have walked home I guess. They called tonight on their way home to borrow our sewing machine as Annie's will not work. Thursday 8 10:50 pm Today has been a beautiful day but very windy and very warm. This morning ma went to Guelph by the train and Emily took her to the station and waited in Rockwood until she returned by the 11 o'clock train. It was nearly 12 when they reached home. This afternoon the girls came about 2:30. Fanny and Janet first and Louisa some time after. We had a pleasant time and tonight at dark Jenny and I hitched the horse and took them home. We called at Alfred's going down and Jenny stayed there while I took the girls home. When I came back I drove up and got a bag of rye and Jenny got some apples. We got the girls photos tonight. Alfred and Annie were drawing in peas when we left. Henry and George in the field and they in the barn. Friday 9 10:00 pm Today has been fine but dreadful windy and warm. This morning ma and Emily drove over to Laight's for some butter and got 2 lbs then they went to McNab's and got some buttermilk. After dinner we three girls drove over to Sunley's to spend the afternoon. We had a pleasant time and reached home at 9 o'clock. Ma spend the afternoon with Mrs. Hunter and came home tonight when she saw the light and knew we were home. Saturday 10 9:20 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning I finished sewing my quilt together. This afternoon I went for pa and David. As I was going I called at the blacksmith shop and got a shoe put on the pony then I went on and called at Ann Eliza's to leave her jar and speak for butter. Then I went on to the mill and went into Uncle Watson's and got my supper and got some harvest apples, then we came home, calling at the post office on our way to see if our photos had come but they had not. Georgie has not come yet. �AUGUST 29 Sunday 11 Today is fine but windy as usual. This morning about 9 Georgie came home. About 12 Annie with the children and Mrs. Richard Talbot came up. They just called to get our buggy and then went on to Johnny Talbot's. About 4:20 Annie returned and stayed here to tea. After tea we went to church with the boys. A little way up the road we met Alfred and Henry with Jack hitched with Doll to the light wagon. He seemed to go very quiet. Mrs. Maude walked with us coming from church and she told us she saw them going home and ma and pa following them with our rig. When we reached home we found they had returned and N.S. was here. The boys did not get home for some time after we did. Monday 12 9:20 pm Today has been fine and cool. This morning Georgie rose early and went down to Alfred's Emily went with pa and David to bring back the horse and she brought 2 bags of flour from Armstrong's mill. Jenny and I washed today. Tonight after sundown ma and Emily went down to Alfred's for our sewing machine and just before they left Mary McCaig came along and asked me to go for a drive as far as Rockwood with her and Katie, so I went and got the photos. Emily's and Jenny's are good but mine are miserable and I intend to take them back. Tomorrow morning we start for Garafraxa if fine. Tuesday 13 10:30 pm Today has been a beautiful day. It did not rain here but where we were it rained very heavy for a short time and then cleared up and the sun shone again. This morning Emily and I started for Garafraxa about 6:30. We had a very pleasant ride and enjoyed our visit very much. Mrs. Townsend sent ma a bottle of honey and gave me some plants and Emily a bouquet of flowers. It was 10 o'clock when we reached home. Jenny was lying on the lounge asleep and ma was just going to bed. Wednesday 14 9:20 pm Today has been fine and warm with a smart shower during the afternoon. About 3 pm we three girls went up to McCaig's. We had a pleasant visit and were just on the point of starting home when Myrna Laight and Miss Stronick came in so we had to stay while longer and then they came with us as far as the gate. It was about 9 when we got home. While we were away Sarah and Lorrie Black came and finding we were not at home they went to Hills. Thursday 15 9:30 pm Today has been fine but very warm. This morning after breakfast Jenny drove down to Alfred's for some potatoes. She came back shortly before 11 o'clock and ma took the rig and went up to Johnny Talbots for Mrs. Richard Talbot and brought her down to dinner. Tonight about 9 Alfred came along and ma went out and had a chat with him. �AUGUST 30 Friday 16 9:20 pm Today has been fine most of the time and very warm. Tonight we had a heavy thunder storm about 5 o'clock and another about 8. This morning Jenny took Emily down with all her luggage. She had to go today because the horse has to go for pa tomorrow Jenny got home about 6 o'clock. About 4:15 Annie came for Mrs. Talbot and then started for Rockwood to get the horse shod. Tonight I started to read aloud "Kenilworth Castle". Today Warden's cleaned the school and the little girls came in and played with Bessie Talbot. Saturday 17 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful d a y . It was very misty in the morning but it soon cleared away. This forenoon ma went to Rockwood to get the horse show and from there to Alfred's to fit Georgie's pants. She reached home shortly after twelve. At 12 Alfred came along with Bertie on his way home from Everton after taking his last load of wheat. He had exactly 500 bushels and he got $1.00 per bushel all round. I went out and chatted for awhile. At 2 o'clock Jenny went for pa and David and they reached home about 8. Georgie came just before dark. This forenoon a man came in to look at the house, saying he intended to build and he thought this house was about the size he should like. Sunday 18 9:00 pm Today has been very pleasant. This morning Annie took Mrs. Talbot up past here and tonight she returned with Peter with her. Sometime last night Shaw's came to their place. Four girls and a boy. Tonight we went to church, the boys and Jenny and I. Today is pa's birthday. He is 56 years old. Monday 19 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day although it was dull and threatening for some time this morning. Early this morning ma and pa started for Garafraxa and Jenny and I washed the clothes. David went down to Alfred's. Georgie went as soon as he got up. The school opened today and Mr. Cochrane came with Alfred and stayed all day. After school they came in and asked for a lunch as they were going to Guelph on the evening train. They left here about 4:40. This afternoon David came up on Prince for the polonaise pattern for Annie. He came home again tonight a little before 8 o'clock. Ma and pa came home at 9:30 They brought another bottle of honey and a bouquet of flowers. Tuesday 20 9:30 pm Today has been beautiful and bright. This morning pa and David started off to their work again and ma was going to Guelph by train so she rode with pa as far as Miss Edward's where she stayed until it was time to go up to the station and David walked down the track and met pa at the station. When Alfred came Mr. Cochrane came with him again and at noon when they came into their dinner Mr. Cunningham came in but he had had his dinner. He did not stay long. After school tonight Mr. Cochrane came in to bid us good-bye as he is going away. After they left I started for the station to meet ma. On my way I posted a letter to Aunt Eliza. The train was late and it was 7 o'clock when ma and I reached home. We found Jenny beginning her supper in despair of our appearance. �AUGUST 31 Wednesday 21 9:40 pm Today has been the same as yesterday, beautiful. We have been very busy all day sewing. I was trimming ma's dress and she was making a fine shirt for George. Tonight between four and five o'clock Henry came past here with the team on his way to Johnny Talbot's to help him draw in grain. He called in to speak to us. He says George is going up in the morning. I read aloud this evening from Kenilworth Castle. Thursday 22 10:00 pm Today has been fine but very warm. We have been hard at work all day sewing. This afternoon Mrs. Talbot senior with Mrs. Richard Talbot called at the school to see Alfred. They did not come in so ma went out to speak to them but they did not stay long. Tonight sometime after dark Alfred called to see if pa was home and to say he is going to thresh tomorrow and next day. Friday 23 9:30 pm Today the weather has been a repetition of yesterday's. I trimmed ma's bonnet today and bound pa's coat with new binding. Tonight about 6:30 pa came home. David had gone to Alfred's and arrived about 7:30 with George bearing a basket of apples. Saturday 24 9:00 pm Today has been dull and showery and tonight it is misty. This morning we rose early as they were all going away by train. Pa and ma and George went to Seaforth and David went to Guelph to the circus. Pa and David started on foot for the station early and ma and I and George followed in the buggy. I brought the horse home. This afternoon Mr. John Black called to inspect the school cleaning. Shortly after he left Emily arrived with a load of McPhail's two boys and two girls and Nancy Reid. They stayed a short time and then went on to Erin. After tea we three drove down to Alfred's for some potatoes. While there we enjoyed a good swing and were introduced to the Miss Shaws. When we came home we found David asleep on the sofa. Sunday 25 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day, cool and clear but rather windy. This afternoon about 5 o'clock McPhail's came along and called for Emily. They did not come in. After they left we got our supper and then Jenny and I went down to church and left David alone. After we got home I had to light the fire and set bread. Monday 2 6 10:20 pm Today has been cool and very clear and rather windy. This morning we washed and I baked bread. This afternoon David and I drove over to Mr. Loree's to see about renting his cottage. We returned a little after 3 o'clock and I baked cakes for tea. �AUGUST 32 Tuesday 27 8:30 pm Today has been fine and warmer and calmer than yesterday. This morning Jenny ironed. This afternoon David and I went down to Acton to return my pictures and get taken again, however the man refused to retake them and would only take off 6 more for me lighter in place of the dark ones. David got an ambrotype of himself. We came back by Alfred's and called for some apples. We reached home about 6:35. Wednesday 28 9:20 pm Today has been dull with faint glimmers of sunshine and shortly after noon two smart showers closely succeeding one another. This morning David went down to Alfred's. A short time after he left Thomas Hill called to leave a note for Alfred and a handbill. David returned tonight just before tea. About 8 o'clock tonight a man came knocking at the door inquiring after a stray dog and requesting us to ask the master to make inquiries among the children. Thursday 2 9 9:00 pm Today has been fine and very warm with scarcely any wind. This morning early David went down to Alfred's to help clean up some grain. About 7:30 I went over to Wm Burn's to tell them about some money we owed them and arranged to go for her at 10 with the horse and buggy. I took her up to Henry Maude's to see about getting a girl. When I reached home again it was 11:30 am. Tonight after tea Jenny and I went down to McKersie's for a drive to take them our photos. As we passed Bernard Shultz's Alfred came out and rode as far as his place with us. The girls were all away to Guelph so we did not stay long. As we passed Alfred's on our way home we saw David riding Jack to break him in. He rode down to speak to us and then over to Ferries's with Alfred and we came on home. He arrived about half an hour later. I set bread tonight. Friday 30 9:20 pm Today has been very similar to yesterday as regards weather. This morning early David started for Ferries's to a threshing for Alfred. A short time after he left Jenny started for Armstrong's Mill for some flour they owe us. She returned shortly after noon with 130 lbs being all they had at present. Alfred brought his horse and buggy today. David has not yet returned. Saturday 31 8:10 pm Today has been rather dull but tonight about 5 o'clock it set in steady rain and has rained heavily most of the time since. This afternoon about 4 I started for the station to meet our travellers. I started early that I might have time to go to Ann Eliza's for the butter. When I reached the station coming back the train had just come in. Pa walked home and Georgie rode with ma and me. It rained very heavy most of the way home and our wrappings got very wet. David came home about 7 o'clock. Ma is very poorly and has been for several days. �SEPTEMBER 33 8:00 pm Today Sunday it1st has rained most of the time coming in heavy showers. Just before sunset it began to clear off and the sun set quite clear. We did not go out at all. Ma is a little better tonight I think. Monday 2 8:30 pm Today has been fine but windy most of the day and tonight after dark it clouded up and blew hard and rained quite a shower. This morning pa started off on a business trip. First he went to L o r e e 1 s and rented the cottage so that is settled. Then he went to Uncle Daniel's and from there to Armstrong's Mill for the remainder of the flour. He reached home about 6:30 tonight. This morning Alfred came driving Johnny Talbot's horse and buggy. He has undertaken to break in the horse for Johnny. When he came he found young Nelson awaiting for him. He had brought his brother to school as he does not improve under Mr. Hill's tuition. He came in the house with Alfred for awhile then he went in the school and stayed until intermission when he took leave. Jenny and I washed this morning and I folded the clothes tonight. This morning the boys went off and did not return until after dinner. They brought two guns, one was ours and the other Tom Davidson's. This afternoon George went over to McNab's for buttermilk. Johnny Talbot' man called today to speak to Alfred and on his way home he called for the gun. Tuesday 3 10:15 pm Today has been dull and threatening most of the time with a little shower and now it is thundering and lightening heavy and sharp and raining a little. This morning David went off on an excursion to Toronto and Scarboro Heights. He has not yet returned. Pa and George drove down to Alfred's this morning and brought home a bag of potatoes and a basket of apples, a bottle of milk and a roll of butter. Tonight as Alfred was hitching his horse, Annie and Miss Jenny Shaw came on foot. Miss Shaw was going to Guelph by train and as Alfred was going they thought to go in company and expected to meet Alfred on the road so they only stayed a minute and then left in the buggy with him. Georgie went down to Alfred's again this afternoon for a walk and returned just before supper. Wednesday 4 9:25 pm Today has been dull and showery. Last night David returned at 12:15 midnight. He did not get wet. This morning pa and the boys set off for Alfred's to get some oats and to see Mr. Shaw on business. They met him and Alfred so pa turned back and went to Rockwood while the boys went on. They got home some time before he did. Tonight the boys went over to John Burns's to see if he wanted a boy as his was leaving. While they were away Mr. Ching called with some bills concerning the election. �SEPTEMBER Thursday 5 9:45 pm Today has been fine and warm. This morning pa went off to see about some work he had heard of at a distance. He returned about the middle of the afternoon. The boys went off this morning to Johnny Talbots with Dunbar's gun, Alfred having told them there were a lot of pigeons up that way. They got our gun from Johnny but they did not find the game until afternoon. They came home at dark with 5 pigeons. This morning we had an old beggar woman here for her breakfast but she proved so saucy that she left without it. Friday 6 10:00 pm Today was fine in the morning but dull in the afternoon and very close. This morning about 8:30 Mr. McKeown Senior came in to see Alfred on business and sat chatting with pa until Alfred came. He wanted to buy a horse so after he had talked with Alfred pa hitched up our pony and drove him down to look at Alfred's horses. They returned at intermission and came in and he had another talk with Alfred. After school tonight Alfred drove up there and took pa along for a drive. He made a bargain for Prince. This afternoon the boys went to Rockwood for the papers and some cotton and called at Mr. David Shultz's for 2 dozen eggs and got them for 10 cts per dozen. Saturday 7 10:20 pm Today has been fine though threatening several times to end in bad weather. This morning pa went to Guelph by train and returned by the evening train. This afternoon the boys went down to Alfred's and did not return till after dark. Alfred went to Guelph with Johnny Talbot I finished m y counterpane today ready for bleaching. Sunday 8 9:00 pm Today has been fine and very warm though there was quite a breeze. This forenoon Alfred passed here on his way home from Johnny Talbots. He called in for his paper as we had it. Shortly after he came back with Annie and Bertie on their way to her mother's. They just stopped to speak and then went on. We went down to church tonight, Jenny and I and the boys. There were a good many there. Mr. Wright had a baby christened. Coming home Muade's girls were with us. Monday 9 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day but cloudy towards evening. This morning pa went over to Mr. Hugh Black's to see about taking the job of a barn foundation he intends building next year. When he returned he hitched up the pony and went to see about another he had heard of and me went along for a drive. They returned about 3:30 without having tasted any dinner so I set them a lunch. About 4:30 the boys went to Rockwood to get the horse shod. They returned just before dark to their supper. About noon James Black called to see Alfred. Jenny and I washed today. �SEPTEMBER 35 Written Monday 16th 3 pm. Last Tuesday morning pa and David and George and I went up to Garafraxa, That forenoon was cloudy with occasional gleams of sunshine. We had only been there a short time when it began to rain and continued to d,o so until the afternoon of the day following when it slackened and cleared a little and Georgie started for home, Arthur coming with him.. It was quite cold all the time. Thursday it rained pretty steady. In the afternoon Pa and Mr. Townsend went over to Mr. Martin,,:s and. stayed to tea and returned after dark. That night the wind rose and. blew furiously and the rain poured down and drove through between, the logs of the house and beside the chimney. Friday morning it still poured rain and blew hard. After dinner it slackened again an.d pa. proposed to start for home so Ralph hitched the horses to take them apiece. They started through the swamp but the logs were floating and the horses were frightened and pa and Ralph got out and the horses went to jump across some water and threw David out and the wheels went over him but did not hurt him much. They broke the whippletrees too so pa walked on and they came back. David was soaking, wet and had to change his clothes. Saturday proved finer but very windy with a few little showers in the forenoon. In the Afternoon David and Cecelia, Ann and I came down with one horse and the rig. We got home safe about 6:30, a tree across the road being our only difficulty. We succeeded in driving over the top without mishap. We found pa had got a ride part way home. That evening after dark N.S. same and stayed till 12. Sunday afternoon Jenny and Cecelia, Ann and I went down to Alfred's, Pa had gone down in the forenoon and stayed to dinner and started home when we got there. We stayed to tea and then drove to church, Miss Amelia Shaw riding with us and Alfred and Annie following with Miss Louisa. Coming home Miss Shaw got out at the corner and Annie and Louisa drove up then and took her up, Alfred having walked up the track. David walked down to church and back. George and Arthur did not come. Monday 16 9:35 pm. Today has been fine and a little warmer but still cool. This morning pa and David and Arthur and Cecilia Ann went off to Garry and Jenny and I washed. Tonight after tea ma and I drove down to Alfred's and got a bag of oats and half a bag of potatoes, the quilting grames and mat hook, some tea and a basket of apples and the polonaise pattern. Henry has hired with another man for a year and Georgie went down, this morning to take his place. Tuesday 17 9 :30 pm. Today has been fine but somewhat hazy, tonight the wind, is rising. This morning we put a mat on the frames. After dinner ma drove down to Alfred's to help Annie make"Governor's Sauce," About 3 o'clock Mrs. John Black came to spend the afternoon but find ma, was absent she only stayed to rent and then went to Hugh Black's, Ma returned at dark. Tonight just before I came upstairs a young man. called to inquire the road to Guelph. �SEPTEMBER Wednesday 18 9:20 pm Today has been beautiful. This morning Jenny drove me into Guelph to the Exhibition and then returned. I met McNab's girls and kept with them all day. We had a splendid time. I rode out with them tonight. Annie went in on the train this morning and Alfred went by the afternoon train. I saw cousin Mary Watson and Aunty, John Day and Mrs. Richard Talbot and Eva and Myra Laight and Thomas Black. Thursday 19 9:00 pm Today has been fine although it threatened rain this morning and it has been very warm. Alfred gave half a day's holiday and went in to the show again today. Annie did not come home last night. A man called this afternoon selling tomatoes. Tonight after tea Janet McKersie came up to see when we were going down. She stayed till after dark and then Jenny and I went as far as Dunbar's hill with her. The wind blew very strong and the lightning flashed in the west and shortly after we got back it came up a heavy thunderstorm with a furious wind but it was soon over. Fanny and Louisa have gone to the show today. Friday 20 9:30 pm Today has been fine but very windy and warm. Tonight before dark we had a storm of wind and rain. After school Alfred went up to Johnny Talbot's Today we cut out a polonaise for me from my gray dress and partly fitted it. Saturday 21 9:40 pm Today has been fine but rather windy and cool. This morning while I was scrubbing Mr. Wm Burns called about the money for the hay. This afternoon at 4 o'clock I went down to Rockwood for the papers. It was 5:40 when I returned. Tonight Georgie came home about 8:30 and brought a little canary. Sunday 22 9:20 pm Today has been beautiful and clear and cool. This morning Georgie dressed and went down to Alfred's. Tonight Jenny would not go to church so I went alone. I got a ride part of the way with a young gentleman from Guelph. Passed George on his way to church and the Shaw's girls and Maggie. Monday 2 3 9 :2 0 pm Today has been a repetition of yesterday's weather. This morning we washed. Georgie rose early and went down to work. About 8:40 Mrs. McNab called in to have a chat as she was on her way to John's. She did not stay long. Tonight Annie and the children came up in the new buggy about 4 o'clock and then Alfred went with them up to Johnny's for some crab apples. On their way home they called here to leave some of the crabs. It was about 8:30 o'clock. �SEPTEMBER 37 Tuesday 24 9:40 pm This morning it was raining fast at daylight and continued to do so until after 8:30 when it began to clear and turned out a beautiful day. At noon a boy called with fresh herrings. Shortly after Mr. Docherty came to see Alfred. Tonight after tea Jenny drove down to Alfred's for a bundle of straw. Wednesday 25 10:00 pm Today has been dull and cold and windy. Tonight after dark it rained and turned warmer. At 12 o'clock noon I started for Emily. I reached the school at 3:30. She dismissed the scholars and we drove up to Raids. We only stayed there a short time and then went down to McCaven's for Miss Cunningham. She had not come from school so we went to meet her. Then we had to stay to tea and we were late getting home. On the road we lost the whip and stopped quite awhile to look for it but did not succeed in finding it. Thursday 26 10:15 pm Today has been cloudy and cold and windy. This forenoon I drove Emily and Miss Cunningham down to Acton and then came back by Alfred's and got a bag of oats. It was 2:30 PM when I reached home. About 4:30 David came home on foot. Townsends brought them as far as Sherwoods. When they came Georgie had just came with the team for Alfred and he was going to McKeown's for a cow, so David went with him. About 5:30 I started for Acton for Emily. When we returned we found Uncle Turner here. He has just come from Toronto. David went down to Alfred's with Georgie. Friday 27 10:30 pm Today has been fine, clear and cold. This morning Emily and Jenny started for Acton, going by Alfred's and calling for him. Uncle left shortly after as he was going by the morning train. Pa walked with him as far as the corner as he was going to Alfred's where he has been digging potatoes all day. So ma and I were left alone. In the forenoon I went over to McNab's for buttermilk. When I came back I did some baking and ma was busy preserving and making jelly. Pa came home tonight about 8 o'clock. The girls have not yet returned. Saturday 28 Midnight Today has been fine but cold and windy. This morning pa went off after breakfast to Alfred's and about 10 am the girls came home. After dinner I drove over to Ann Eliza's to take the crock for butter. On my way home I got a gallon of coal oil in Rockwood. As I passed our place I left the oil and then drove down to Acton for Miss Cunningham. We came as far as Alfred's and spent the evening there. Emily walked down from home. Alfred and Annie were away to Guelph but they came while we were at tea. Georgie came home with us. �38 Sunday 29 9:30 pm Today has been fine but rather dull and tonight is misty. This forenoon Willie Townsend came on horseback. After dinner Georgie went to take Emily and Miss Cunningham back. Shortly after they left Willie and David went off together and have not yet returned. Tonight Jenny and I went to church. There was not many there. Monday 30 10:20 pm Today has been fine although the morning was misty and dull. This morning Georgie rose early and went off to his work. After breakfast Willie left for home and pa and David started for Alfred's to dig potatoes. Jenny and I washed the clothes. At noon Mr. John Johnson from Eramosa came. He put in his horse and stayed to dinner and then started for Alfred's to see pa. About 2 o'clock ma and Jenny followed suit leaving me alone. Tonight I folded the clothes. About 8 ma and pa came home without Jenny. Willie Adams came to Alfred's today. He is going to stay and come to school. OCTOBER 9:00 pm Tuesday Today has1st been beautiful and bright and warm. Tonight the wind has risen This morning pa and Jenny and I went down to dig potatoes. We met Alfred and Maggie and Willie coming to school. Tonight they rode down with Mr. Townsend. He brought pa's tools home today and then drove down there. Awhile after he came Johnny Talbot came down and stayed to tea. After tea Jenny and I drove home and pa came after with JOhnny. It was nearly 8 when we got home. Wednesday 2 9:20 pm Today has been very fine although it rained a little this morning and the wind has been high. This morning we want down again to work. On the way we met Mr. Townsend and Alfred riding with him. At noon Mr. Burns sent over for a hand for this afternoon and tomorrow morning so Georgie had to go and leave us minus his help. We have nearly a days work yet to do. We reached home at 8 o'clock tonight. Thursday 3 9:30 pm Today has been very fine and warm but windy. This morning pa and Jenny and I went down to our work again and on our way we met Alfred riding with Shaw's. Georgie was away at Mr. Burns's all day and David had to go away with a cow this forenoon and Mary was sick so Annie had to stay in to do the work. So all together we made very poor headway but we finished tonight and reached home at 8. Friday 4 9:20 pm Today has been fine and windy but cooler than yesterday. This morning Mr. Hugh Black passed on foot and pa went out to speak to him on business. After breakfast ma and pa drove up to see our future home and it is arranged for us to move in two weeks. From there they drove to Alfred's and brought Bertie with them. After dinner pa went down to Alfred's and from there to Rockwood and then home. School was out so he did not put the horse in but turned and took Alfred home and brought back a bundle of straw. About 4 o'clock me went over to Wm. Burns's but Mrs. Burns was away so she went on to McNab's and stayed to tea and pa went over for her after he had taken his tea. He met her in their lane. 38 �OCTOBER 39 Saturday 5 9:10 pm Today has been fine but dull and about 4 o'clock there was a little shower and again after dark it rained some. This morning McNab's hauled away the manure and ma and pa went to Guelph. This afternoon Mrs. David Moore called in on her way to Rockwood to get some flower seeds. Shortly after she left ma and pa came home. Tonight about 8:20 the boys came. Georgie had an umbrella and David had Alfred's waterproof on. Georgie has a very bad cold. Sunday 6 9:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. Tonight David and Jenny and I went down to church. There were a good many there. Coming home David and GEorge Hill overtook us and walked the rest of the way with us. Monday 7 9:15 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning David rose early and w e n t down to Alfred's. After breakfast pa started for Mr. Johnson's to work and Georgie went along to bring the horse back. On the way they met Alfred and Annie. She went with them to her mother's and Georgie called for her on his way back and they spent the afternoon posting up hand-bills about the sale. They came past here about 4:30 just as Alfred was starting home so he rode with them. They are to keep the horse down there tonight. This afternoon Jennie walked down to Alfred's to carry a message to David and then went on to McKersie's to tell them we intend to pay them a visit tomorrow if the weather permits. She reached home about 6 o'clock very tired. Tuesday 8 9:00 pm This morning Agnes and Elsie McNab called here on their way to John's to ask us to go with them to pick apples and we were so sorry we could not go. Mr. Blanchefield called the same time to see Alfred on business. After dinner we started for McKersie's on foot. Agnes and Elsie saw us passing and gave us some apples. We spent a pleasant time and tonight the girls brought us home with the team and their cousin Mr. Hudson came along. When we got home we found David here. He brought some pork up. The boys went to Guelph today with pork. There were some Grangers here tonight when we came. It has been fine today but somewhat dull. Tonight was moonlight. Wednesday 9 8:50 pm This morning about 9 o'clock it rained heavily and blew furiously but before noon it cleared off although the wind continued very high. This morning David drove down to Alfred's and George and Alfred came up with Jack and Jessie with the stove and some apples and some wheat. George went on to Everton with the wheat. He returnedpast here about 11 o'clock and shortly afterwards David came. He had been to Rockwood posting bills. At noon Alfred dismissed school and went home this being Rockwood show-day and he had only 8 scholars. Johnny Talbot had left his horse and buggy here during the forenoon for Alfred. About 2 o'clock Georgie came up with our horse and buggy. He changed his things and then they both went off to Rockwood and we soon followed. We met McKersie's girls near Cummin's hotel and we kept together all the time. We had a good time although it was very cold. We parted with the girls on Harris's hill and we reached home soon after dark. The boys got a ride and passed us on the road. �OCTOBER 40 Thursday 10 9:10 pm Today has been clear and calm and milder than yesterday. The boys went down to Alfred's this morning after breakfast and Jenny and I only stayed to do up our morning work and then we drove down and picked apples all day. This afternoon David brought 7 bags up here in the light wagon for Alfred. When he got back we started home and reached here about 7 o'clock and found ma getting her tea. We spent the evening paring and coring apples for drying. Friday 11 9:50 pm Today has been dull and cold and tonight it rained considerable. This morning ma drove down to Alfred's and returned shortly before noon bringing two bags of apples in the buggy. This afternoon Alfred had his sale. He left here for Rockwood about 11 and George Hill taught until 2 o'clock. About noon Willie and John Townsend and Mr. Martin came down and called here but finding Alfred had gone they drove on there. About 2 we went over to McNab's to spend the afternoon. We reached home about 9 tonight. Saturday 12 9:30 pm Today has been beautiful and clear and fine and tonight is clear moonlight, this forenoon I went down to see Emily and take some things down. I found her well and stayed to tea. Nancy and Peter were away to Nelson and Mrs. Reid was sent for by a neighbour while I was there. I started home shortly after five and reached home at 8. Mr. Macmillan rode with me as far as Easterbrook's and Miss Macmillan rode as far as Mrs. Reids gate. When I reached home I found the boys and pa here. Mr. Johnson drove pa home about 4 tonight. Sunday 13 9:00 pm Today has been fine in the morning and dull in the afternoon and sprinkling rain tonight. This forenoon I wrote a letter to Richard. After dinner David took the horse and took Archie Shaw for a drive to Acton and returned this way and Georgie rode with them as far as the bridge and then brought the horse home. David went down with Archie and afterwards to church with him. While Georgie and pa went from here to the Methodist church, Jenny and I did not go. Monday 14 10:50 pm Today has been fine although it threatened rain several times. This morning pa took the boys down to Alfred's and then drove to cousin Roberts to see if he could get his team for a few days. Jenny and I started to wash and then I had to walk to Rockwood for some yeast cakes to set yeast and that made me late with my part of the washing. Then Katie McCaig came in to say that Mary and Myra Laight were coming this afternoon. Accordingly about 3:30 they came and stayed until 8:30 and then Jenny and I walked home with Mary to get some yeast as ours did not rise. When we returned we found pa here with Robert's horses and wagon. One year ago tonight witnessed my betrothal. �Tuesday 15 9:00 pm Today has been fine but cloudy and quite warm. This morning pa went off with the team and took a load of potatoes and a load of wood up to our future home. We had 31 bags of potatoes this year off 1/2 an acre. Pa came home tonight about 7 o'clock. The boys were busy today pulling carrots. We finished my mat today. Wednesday 16 8:00 pm Today has been similar to yesterday with regard to weather. This morning we rose early and pa took two loads of wood up to our place and brought one here tonight, arriving about 6:30. This forenoon I sorted some feathers and filled my bed. George Hill called intoday with an invitation to a surprise party at Robert Dunbar's on Friday night. I scarcely think we will go. John Smith also called with some change from Myra Laight. Ma and Jenny started to quilt this afternoon. Thursday 17 Today has been a miserable wet day. It began to rain about 9 this morning and has continued to rain pretty steady all day. Early this morning pa went away and managed to take up one load of wood and on his way back he called at the mill for some lumber and then went down to Alfred's for scantling and then home, reaching here just after dinner. About 8:40 this morning Alfred and Annie came in the buggy with Jack. Annie stayed all day cutting out a waterproof cloak and she and Alfred drove home after school. This afternoon pa laid a floor in the cellar for Alfred's roots. Tonight just before dark David came home. Friday 18 8:20 pm Today has been fine but rather dull and cooler. This morning pa went away as usual and David stayed for awhile and cut some wood for us. Then he went down to Alfred's. Pa took two loads of wood up today and brought a load of potatoes here tonight. David came with him and dressed for the party and is now waiting for them to call for him. Jenny and I helped pa to unload the potatoes and then we went in the cellar and shoveled them back. Saturday 19 9:40 pm Today has been fine but windy and cold. This morning pa and David and Jenny went down to Alfred's. Pa brought a load of carrots and a load of potatoes up here before noon and after noon he took a load of carrots up to our place and went from there to Roberts to take the horses home and bring back Jessie. He came home about 9 o'clock. The boys and Jenny came home at 7. They finished the mangel-worsels. Willie Adams came up this morning for a book of his. I got a letter from Emily tonight. She is engaged for another year there �42 OCTOBER Sunday 20 Today was fine but cold. Tonight the boys and I went to church. They went to the Presbyterian and I went to our church. John and Margaret McNab came out of their gate just as we reached it so they walked down with us and Margaret went to our church with me. The boys got home before I did but we overtook John McNab and he and M. Walked on with me within sight of the house. Pa was in bed and N.S. was here. Monday 21 9:00 pm Today has been beautiful and clear and bright and milder than yesterday. This morning pa took Georgie out to Mr. Loree's and then went down to Alfred's where David had preceded him. We washed this morning and this afternoon Lorrie Black came and tonight after pa and David came Jenny and I drove her over to Hugh Black's Alfred stayed to tea tonight and shortly after Annie called for him on her way home from her mother's. This is my birthday and I am 25 today. Tuesday 22 8:40 pm Today has been the same as yesterday with regard to weather. This morning pa and David drove down to Alfred's and finished getting up the carrots and came home at noon. This afternoon I took David part way to Roberts and then came back calling at Mr. Stouts on my way for some tinware as we left some rags there as we went. Alfred brought Bertie up with him this morning and tonight I saw them in Rockwood. Bertie* was in Pasmore' s with Louisa Shaw and Alfred was at Turner's getting Jack shod. I posted Georgie's letter to Emily today. Wednesday 23 8:40 pm Today has been dull and miserable, cold and windy and raining most of the time. We put a quilt on the frames this morning and ma and I worked at it all day. Jenny baked in the morning. Pa stayed in the house all day. Thursday 24 8:50 pm Today has been fine and not quite so cold. This morning pa went down to Alfred's and ma went with him to bring the horse back. While she was away Thomas Hill called to invite us to a surprise party tomorrow night at Alfred's. When ma came back Alfred rode with her. We cleaned upstairs today. Tonight pa came home a little after 7 o'clock. Friday 25 (written Saturday morning) This day was fine but very cold and windy. This morning I went with pa down to Alfred's and got the old stove and took if to Rockwood and got some time. From there I went on to Ann Eliza's for some butter and got 3 lbs and some sweet milk. Coming back I called at the post office and got the papers, coming home Jessie stumbled and fell in front of John McNabs and broke the back strap. Fortunately John McNabhappened to be at home and he mended it for me. Today Alfred gave me a voluminous letter from Richard that he had got from the post office for me. Tonight Jenny and I drove down to the party calling for Margaret McNab as we went. Pa brought the horse home. We walked home about 3 am in the rain but it did not rain hard enough to wet us much. Tom Dunbar and Ben Shultz carried a lamp before us all the way. It was quite a pleasant party. �OCTOBER Saturday 2 6 7:30 pm Today has been a dismal wet day. Pa walked down to Alfred's this morning to finish his job. He came home again about 2:30. Georgie came home about 10 am. About 3 pm he hitched the pony and went to meet David. He met him at Pasmore's so he was soon home again. It is raining heavy now and the wind is cold. Sunday 27 9:20 pm Today has been dull and windy and cold. Tonight it calmed down and was milder. This morning the boys went to the Presbyterian Church. This afternoon a gentleman called to say he would preach in the school at 7 o'clock in the evening. Jenny and I and the boys walked to Rockwood to hear Mr. Brock from Guelph preach an excellent sermon. When we came out it was very dark and snowing fast and a girl slipped off the sidewalk and jumped into the water and a gentleman fished her out. After we got on the road a piece Jenny fell over a large stone and when we got near hom I slipped and fell however no one was hurt. The man at the school had 6 persons to hear him. Mrs. Thomas Naude and her three daughters and father and mother. Today was the opening of the church in Eden and we were disappointed in not getting down. Monday 28 8:50 pm Today has been fine and bright but cold and frosty. This morning pa drove up to the Centre to see about the parsonage and put up a stove to dry it. He came home about 3:30 pm. The boys were out shooting all day merely coming home to dinner. Mr. & Mrs. Borwn called at noon to see Alfred on business and stayed to dinner. Tonight Annie called for Alfred. Jenny washed the white clothes today. Tuesday 2 9 8:30 pm Today has been fine but dull and cold. This morning the ground was white with snow. The boys drove out to Robert's this morning and pa rode as far as the parsonage and remained all day putting up another stove and keeping up fires. This forenoon we finished the quilt and this afternoon Jenny and I went up to John McNab*s. We came away just before dark and pa came along at the same time. Archie Shaw brought up Alfred's mangel-worsels today and tonight Alfred stayed and helped him unload the last load and then rode home with him. Wednesday 30 8:45 pm Today has been dull and drizzling most of the time until after dark when it set in steady rain. It is not quite so cold as yesterday. This morning pa went over to John McNab's and remained all day helping them with the turnips. He came home after dark. Georgie came home about 7:30 tonight. He says if it had kept fine Robert would have finished his turnips tomorrow. �OCTOBER Today has been cloudy and windy and very cold. Before dark everything was frozen hard. It is the coldest night we've had yet. This morning GEorgie went to John McNab's to work at the turnips and pa drove over to the parsonage to light fires there and Mr. Gaspel promised to tend to them. He came home just at dinnertime. Alfred and Annie have gone to Dundalk on business and James Collins is teaching for Alfred the rest of the week so we had him here to dinner. After dinner pa went down to Alfred's to see about our turnips there. He came home between 4 and 5 and brought a bag of oats and several things. Georgie came home between 6 and 7. Jenny and I cleaned the parlor today and packed the best dishes. NOVEMBER Friday 1 11.0 0 pm Today has been exceedingly cold and windy but clear and bright. This morning pa and Georgie started for Alfred's to clean up oats but they stopped at John McNab's and helped them at the turnips so they finished at noon and then they came home and got the horse and pa went up to Henry Talbot's to see about getting some hay and George rode part way on his way to Mr. Loree's. Henry Talbot was away so pa came home about 4:30. This afternoon I went over to McNab's and got some buttermilk and a pound of yarn and took home a plate of Mrs. Wm Burns's that we got with butter. Mr. Collins went up with George Hill to dinner today. Tonight about 8 o'clock Agnes and Elsie and Wm McNab came over and stayed until nearly 11. Saturday 2 8:30 pm This morning was fine but cold but before noon it began to rain and continued until about 3:30 pm when it began to clear. About that time Georgie came home. A little after 1 pm pa took the umbrella and went down and got Henry to go with him to Harris's mill to show him which was Alfred's lumber. When he came home just before dark Henry came with him and stayed to tea. Just as he was leaving a little after 6 David came home. We finished house-cleaning here today and expect to move on Tuesday. Sunday 3 9:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning David and I went down to Eden to quarterly meeting and we found the roads very muddy. Hannah Sunley and Jimmy were there and they asked us to go up there so we went and stayed till 5 pm. When we got home we found that Jenny and George had gone to church. When they came home they brought a little kitten with them that had followed them all the way from Rockwood. We saw Mrs. Humphrey at church. She is staying at Norris's and intends coming here tomorrow. Monday 4 9:00 pm Today has been very fine and bright but windy and very cold. This morning pa and Georgie went down to Alfred's to clean up oats and David went up to Loree's for the light wagon. He went by Talbots to see about getting some hay and then he Helped the man unload it at our place. From Loree's he went down to Alfred's and got a load of oats and brought up here, then he went back and took a load up to our place. Alfred and Annie came home last night and Alfred drove up to school this morning. Mr. Collins got �here just before him but he went back at intermission. This afternoon Henry Talbot's man brought a load of hay here for Alfred. He came just after school so Alfred helped him unload it. After he left Alfred hitched up and drove up to Mr. Stewarts. I was waiting to ride home with Alfred thinking he was going home and so I had to walk. When I reached there George was just starting home. Uncle David and Caroline were there and Ada. I got my supper and then pa and I rode as far as the corner with them. David reached home about 8:00 pm. Tuesday 5 This morning it was bright and fine but cold. Shortly after noon it began to snow and continued for some time. We moved into our new home today. Pa came up in the morning with Jessie and the light wagon and brougth two stoves and set them up. The boys walked up ahead of him and Georgie went to Mr. Loree's to work, while David helped pa unload and then came home with him. After dinner Jenny and I started with a load of valuables in the spring box. Jenny got out in Rockwood and walked up to Ann Eliza's for some butter and then came across the fields. When I got here Mr. Loree opened the gate for me and made a fire inthe cooking stove while David who had come across the fields unhitched the horse and helped me unload. Mr. Cooper came and got his preserves. In a little while Jenny came and took the horse back for me. John and William McNab brought two loads of furniture and Alfred brought me in his buggy. Jenny brought another load of valuables and did not get here until some time after dark. Mr. Loree came and stayed the evening and took the boys down there to sleep. Wednesday 6 9:00 pm Today has been milder but misty and snowy . This morning Annie expected me to go to Guelph with her and drove up here for me but I could not have as we were so late moving yesterday and everything was in confusion so she went on without me. About 9 o'clock pa went down for a load of miscellaneous articles. Among other things he brought the room stove and the rocking chair. Georgie was at Loree's all day and David half a day. We got things somewhat straightened and the stoves fixed right and I cleaned the roomstove and pipes. David came home before tea and Georgie some time after. Thursday 7 9:10 pm Today has been cold and snowing most of the time. This morning pa went and brought another load of things and this afternoon he went to Alfreds and brought some scantling and tools etc. The boys have been cutting wood. Tonight Georgie took the can to Loree's for buttermilk and left it. After tea pa went over and brought it full of sweet milk and Mrs. Loree will churn in the morning. We cleaned the sitting room and ma's bedroom today. Friday 8 9:40 pm Today has been fine with a cold north wind. This morning Pa got Mr. Loree's team and went for a load of lumber and I went to the school with the buggy for a load of valuables. I reached home at noon shortly after pa took the horses home. After dinner Georgie went for Emily. Some time after Mr. Loree came and brought the buttermilk. I cleaned our bedroom this afternoon. Georgie and Emily came about 8:30. �NOVEMBER 46 Saturday 9 9:00 pm Today has been dull and misty. This morning Emily and I went to Guelph. We went to Lila Humphrey's and spent the afternoon while Miss Ellis trimmed Emily's hat. We reached home by 7:15. Sunday 10 This day has been fine but rather windy some of the time. This morning pa walked down to Alfred's to see if he could get Jack to take Emily back as Jessie lost a shoe yesterday. But they were away so he had to walk back. After dinner Jenny went with Emily with the intention of staying all night and getting the horse shod as she comes home tomorrow. Tonight about 8:30 N.S. came and stayed some time. Monday 11 8:00 pm Today has been dull and misty in the morning and pouring rain since 2 o'clock pm. This morning pa dug around some of the plum trees and Georgie pulled weeds for awhile and then went over to Loree's to the turnips. David went down to Alfred's for the heifer and returned with her at noon. Shortly before two Jenny came andsome time after George came as it was too wet to work at the turnips any longer. I washed the fine things and coloured clothes today. Tuesday 12 9:30 pm Today has been fine but very windy. This morning pa and David went with Jessie for a load of things. They returned about noon. Pa walked home and carried the clothes-horse while David came with the load and brought 1/2 gallon of coal oil. This afternoon pa started on foot for cousin Roberts to see if he can g e t the team and Georgie and I went for a load of carrots and garden plants. We got home about 7. After tea David went over to Loree's to borrow the Mercury as we did not get ours. Wednesday 13 9:00 pm Today has been a succession of snow storms with a strong and cold north-west wind. This morning David and I planted the flower roots and then pa came with Roberts horses. He brought 5 or 6 bags of apples and left them here and then he and George went for the turnips. There were two loads. This afternoon I went to Ann Eliza's and got the butter 57 lbs. I reached home shortly after dark. Thursday 14 9:15 pm Today has been fine and calm. This morning David went to Swazey's threshing for Mathew Loree and pa went down to Alfred's for another load of things. He came home about 3 pm and left his load and then took the horses home, returning just as we were about to sit down to supper. David came home about 7:30. �Friday 15 9:20 pm Today has been fine but dull. This morning David went away to the threshing again and about 10:30 Mr. Loree told George that Mr. Hodgekinson wanted him there at a threshing so George went with Sam Loree as he was going. Pa went over to see Mr.Benham this morning about some mason-work and took the job. When he came back he took Jessie and the light wagon and brought Alfred's two pigs up here to feed. This afternoon he brought a load of peas. About 4,pm ma went over to Loree's and after tea pa went over for her. They have not yet returned. Saturday 16 9:20 pm Today has been dull with 2 or 3 little showers and tonight it is raining steady. This morning the boys went away to Hodgekinson's threshing again Pa stayed home today and fixed the gate and driving house door. This afternoon I went over to Loree"s for buttermilk. The boys came home about 4:30. Sunday 17 8:00 pm Today has been a miserable day, raining and misting all the time. We did not go out anywhere. This was Mr. Cooper's Sunday at this church and it seemed so provoking we could not go. Monday 18 9:00 pm Today has been dull and the morning was misty. This morning Jenny washed and the boys and pa worked in the garden. This afternoon they went to Swayzie's sale. It was dark when they came home. Tuesday 19 9:00 pm Today has been dull and calm. Today the boys worked in the garden and pa made a work-bench and put up the scantling for the partition of their bedroom. Mother finished my nightgown and Jenny baked bread and I made a basket of splits and did several little tasks. Wednesday 20 9:00 pm Today has been fine until near dark when there came quite a shower but it is clear now. THis morning pa went up to Swayze's to buy some oats. When he came back he went down to Farish's mill to ascertain the price of oats. From there he went to Bernard's to see him about a brick house he intends to build but he was away. The boys worked in the garden until he came back and then they cut some wood. Thursday 21 9:00 pm Today has been fine and calm and mild. This afternoon ma and Jenny went to Alfred's to get the big pot. They took the yarn along and left it at Mrs. Wetheralds for blankets. She has been quite sick again. The boys went down to Shaw's and got the gun and went shooting this afternoon. They came home about 6:30. About 3 pm Mr. Swayze came with a load of oats. Ma and Jenny came home about 5 o'clock. The boys went over to Loree's this morning to borrow a spade and they hearc) that old Mrs. Reid is dying in the asylum and Mr. Loree and Mr. Turner went down this morning. �NOVEMBER Friday 22 9:15 pm Today has been dull and raining most part of the time. This morning pa went to Rockwood and got the papers. After dinner he went to Dickson's sale returning about dark. Tonight Georgie took home Mr. Loree's spade and they gave him some celery and some apples. Mrs. Reid is better than they expected. Tonight a tramp called wanting lodging. Pa gave him 10¢ and sent him on. Saturday 23 9:15 pm Today has been bright but cold and windy with some snow. This morning pa went up to James Socket's to see him about some chopping he wanted done and took the job of chopping 2 0 cords of hard wood. This afternoon he made an axe-handle and did some carpenter work in the kitchen. Sunday 24 10:00 pm Today has been fine but not bright and calm and mild. This forenoon the boys went up to the church to hear Mr. Hodskinson preach. This afternoon they went to Rockwood to the English church. Tonight pa and I walked down to hear Mr. Masson. He was late coming so we were late home. Monday 25 9:00 pm Today has been calm and mild with a steady fall of snow from 8:30 am till 4:30 pm. This morning or rather forenoon Mr. McLaughlan came and stayed to dinner and then pa went away to Mr. Donohue's to see about some work there that Mr. McL had told him about and David borrowed Mr. Loree's saddle and rode down to Alfred's for an axe. He returned about 4:30 shortly after pa. A little while after they came Mr. Swayze came along with a load and brought in a bag of oats and pease to weigh it to try out shillgards as he was going to the mill and could weigh it again there. TUESDAY 2 6 9:10 pm Today has been fine but dull and cold and calm. This morning pa and David went up to Mr. Loree's to grind their axes and then they went off to chop. They took their dinner with them and came home at dark. Jenny and George went down to Shaw's with the buggy and got 4 hens. They also got a gallon of coal oil at Pasmore's and a ball of crochet cotton. They came home about 1:30 Wednesday 27 9:00 pm This morning was very cold with a strong east wind. About 11 o'clock it began to rain and continued all the rest of the day till everything is covered with ice. Pa and David went away to chop this morning but the rain drove them home at noon. George went over to Loree's this morning and got some buttermilk. �NOVEMBER 28 9:00 pm Today has been fine but cold and windy. This morning the boys went to chop and pa went to Rockwood and got some coal oil in the big can and some tea and sugar. He came home at 11 o'clock and brought a letter for Jenny from Emily. The boys came home to dinner and pa and David went back to chop and Georgie stayed and cut wood here. Friday 29 10:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning pa and David went away to chop and Georgie split the wood he had sawed and brought it in and after dinner he took the gun and went off returning at dark. This afternoon Mrs. Loree came over and Mr. Loree came to tea and stayed the evening. We had a pleasant evening. Georgie went over to Loree's this morning and got some sweet milk. Saturday 30 9:40 pm Today has been very calm. This morning it snowed quite a quantity. The boys went to chop this morning and pa went to Rockwood expecting to be back by noon. The boys came home to dinner and waited till nearly 3 o'clock for pa but as he did not come they went back again. It was nearly dark when he came. He had been to Alfred's and got his dinner and he brought us a goose to roast. Ma went down to Lucy Socketts this afternoon but she came home before tea. DECEMBER Sunday 1 10:00 pm Today has been dull with a cold east wind. This forenoon ma and pa and David and Jenny and I went to church expecting to hear Mr. Cooper. But he was away and Mr. Kenetter spoke. Tonight David and Jenny and I walked to Rockwood to hear Mr. McLean from Georgetown preach a missionary sermon. The church was full but I was rather disappointed in the sermon. Monday 2 9:30 pm Today has been a miserable cold, wet, windy, gloomy day. This morning Georgie went over to Loree's for some sweet milk. This afternoon pa fixed the window blinds in the sitting room with some Chalk-line Mrs. Loree sent over by George. Tuesday 3 9:10 pm Today has been fine and calm. This afternoon was bright and clear. This morning pa and David went away to chop and Georgie cut wood here. This afternoon Jenny went over to Loree's for buttermilk and Mrs. Loree told her that Mrs. Reid is dead and will be buried tomorrow. Mr. Loree and Mr. Turner have gone down today for the body. I began my log cabin quilt today and made four blocks. �DECEMBER 50 Wednesday 4 9:30 pm Today has been fine and cold. Last night there was quite a fall of snow. This morning pa went to Mrs. Reid's funeral and the boys went to chop returning to dinner. This afternoon pa went with David and Georgie split wood here. This morning a cripple called for help and ma gave him a few cents all she could scrape up. Thursday 5 10:20 pm Today has been fine and bright. Last night at 12 o'clock Alfred called in on his way home from Richard Talbot's and asked us to write a note to Richard changing a plan they had arranged and send it by some of the school children from this neighbourhood which I accordingly did this morning and David took it on his way to work and gave it to John Loree who was going to Guelph with wood. Georgie went up to Mr. Loree's for some yeast this morning and then borrowed Mr. Loree's light wagon and went down to Shaw's for some cedar and got a branch off Richard's pine tree. He got home about 2:30 and brought some meat that Mrs. Loree came running out with. This afternoon we went over to Loree's and the boys came over after tea and stayed the evening. Friday 6 9:00 pm Today has been fine with a sprinkle of snow. This morning Georgie went with pa and David stayed to clean out the pigsty. After awhile Georgie came back to say that pa had got some straw from Mr. Swayze and he and David were to go for a load with Jessie. They came back at 12 and after dinner George went away to pa and David stayed here and cut wood. Tonight I wrote to Richard. Saturday 7 This day has been calm and snowing fine snow most of the forenoon. This morning the boys went to chop and pa went to Guelph. About 1:30 the boys came home and went to Rockwood for the papers and posted two letters, one to Richard and one to the publishers of the Household Journal. The boys returned just before dark and pa came shortly after. About 8:30 N.S. came and stayed awhile. Sunday 8 10:00 pm Today has been fine but cold with a raw east wind. Tonight David took Jenny and I down to church in Rockwood with the buggy and George walked. He called at Loree's and Will Sunley went with him. Fanny and Janet and Louisa McKersie were there. Monday 9 9:0 0 pm This morning it snowed heavy until about 11 o'clock when it began to rain and continued to rain steady all day from the east. The boys fixed the pump today and pa worked at carpenter work. This forenoon I wrote to Mary Ann. �Tuesday 10 9:00 pm Today has been almost a continual down fall of rain. This forenoon pa walked to Rockwood and posted two letters and got some nails and some yarn and Sam Loree came over for the ladder. This afternoon pa went up to Socket's and got his axe and got a pole to make a ladder and while he was away Tommy Corner came to see him on business but left before he returned. He came home just before dark and shortly after William Cunningham came with some beef and pa bought all he had. Wednesday 11 9:15 pm Today it snowed and blowed furiously all day and was very cold. This morning pa went to Rockwood and got the cutter fixed and the horse shod and this afternoon he went for some lathe with the light wagon and returned about 6:45 Thursday 12 9:00 pm Today has been cold and windy with some snow. This morning pa went to Guelph for lime and the boys went to the fat cattle Show. They started to walk and got chance rides in and out again. They got home before dark. Pa came home about 1:30 and after feeding the horse and getting his dinner he went down to Alfreds for some tressles and scantling returning shortly after dark. Friday 13 9:20 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning pa started to lathe the kitchen and the boys went for sand. They got 3 loads. Pa's head was very bad all day so that he did not get as much done as he expected. This forenoon an agent called, the same as was here before. Tonight David went to Rockwood to an entertainment and before tea Sammy Loree came over to see if he was going and he promised to call for Sammy and Will Sunley. Saturday 14 9:15 pm Today has been cold and the snow fairly tumbled down all day. The boys and pa lathed the kitchen and bedroom today. This forenoon Mr. Loree came over to see how pa was. Tonight I sent George for some buttermilk, I forgot to say yesterday Mrs. Loree sent over a pailful of cider. Sunday 15 9:30 pm Today has been cold but calm and pleasant with a light fall of snow. This morning we all went to church but George. This afternoon the boys went for a drive with the cutter returning just before dark. Tonight the boys and Jenny and I went to church to hear Bishop Carmen. �DECEMBER 52 Monday 16 9:35 pm Today has been fine and calm. Pa plastered most of the kitchen today. This afternoon Jenny and George went to Alfred's and got some flour and called in Rockwood and got some currants and raisins and lemon peel. While they were away Mr. Awry came and got his bee-hives. Tonight after tea cousin Ann Eliza and her husband came and stayed the evening. This morning cousin Robert came and brought us two pigs. Tuesday 17 8:40 pm Today has been fine and calm like yesterday. Pa finished the kitchen and plastered the bedroom today. This afternoon the boys went skating for awhile and then David went to Rockwood and returned just as we had finished tea. After tea Alfred came and stayed the evening. Wednesday 18 9:00 pm Today has been calm with some snow. This morning pa went to chop and George went to Alfred's for some feed for the pigs and David took the heifer to Socket's and back and then brought us some straw from Loree's for the carpet and then cut up the pigs. After dinner Jenny and I put down the carpet and then I put up the curtains. Tonight we chopped sausage meat and rendered lard. GEorge brought David's magic lantern with him from the office. Thursday 19 9:00 pm Today has been fine with dashes of snow. This morning pa and David went down to Shaw's to do some work for Alfred and about 2 pm they returned. Tonight David was trying his Magic Lantern. Friday 20 10:00 pm Today has been cold and snowy. This morning George went over to Loree's and got some buttermilk and a little sweet milk. About 11 I started for Emily. When I reached the school I called but it seemed to be deserted so I went on to Reids and there I was informed that Emily had her scholars in the other part of the school. So about 3 pm Mr. Reid hitched up one of his horses and Nancy and I drove down for her. We started for home almost directly and reached here about 8:25. Pa went to Rockwood this afternoon and got the papers and a card for me from Mary Ann. Saturday 21 9:10 pm Today has been cold and stormy. This forenoon pa went to Rockwood and got some cloth for the boys pants and a latch for the kitchen door and some currants and raisins and lemon peel. Jenny did some baking and I helped Emily with her report. �DECEMBER 53 Sunday 22 9:00 pm Today was fine and sunshiny in the morning but this afternoon it began to snow heavy and continued till near dark and now the wind has risen and is blowing hard. This morning Emily and Jenny and David went up to church returning at 12:30. About 4 Alfred came with the children and stayed to tea and then went back taking Emily and leaving Maggie. Monday 23 9:30 pm Today has been very cold and rather windy. Alfred held his exam today and this morning the boys started for there taking Maggie with them. Pa chopped all day coming home to dinner. Jenny washed this morning. Tonight we chopped the mincemeat. The boys and Emily came home about 6:30. Tuesday 24 10:00 pm Today has been too stormy for pa to go to chop. It has blowed and snowed all day. Tonight pa drove to Rockwood station to meet Mary Ann and the train was late so it was 8 o'clock when they came. Cousin Emily was with her. Wednesday 25 10:00 pm Christmas. Today has been very cold and stormy.The boys went skating this afternoon and we girls ate apples and drank cider and talked nonsense. Tonight we played quiet games and David displayed his magic lantern. Thursday 26 9:20 pm Today has been calmer and milder. Today pa made his ladder. This afternoon the boys went over to Loree's and stayed awhile. Tonight just before tea Nancy and Katie Reid came with Emily's money. Friday 2 7 7:40 pm Today has been rather stormy. This morning David and mother and I went to Guelph. Just before we started Mr. Loree came over for the pick and George went back with him to help get turnips out of the pit and pa went up to chop. Tonight we reached home at dark. David got a chance ride home early. Saturday 28 9:30 pm Today has been cold and stormy part of the time. This morning Alfred and Miss Shaw came up and stayed all day. This forenoon David and pa and Sammy Loree brought two loads of hay for us from Swazye's with Mr. Loree's horses and George went to mill and got a hundred of flour. This afternoon George went to Annie's for the polonaise pattern and Emily went with him as far as Currie's and he was to call for her coming home but we forgot to tell him and he came home without her. The last load of hay they brought upset before they got here and threw pa off and hurt his shoulder and head. �54 Sunday 29 Today was fine but rather cold. This morning David drove down for Emily and Mary Ann went with him for a drive. They returned shortly before dinner. Tonight Mary Ann and Jenny and I went to Rockwood to church in the cutter and the boys walked. We reached home at 9 and shortly after N.S. came and stayed for some time. Monday 30 9:30 pm Today has been fine and warmer. This morning I washed. Pa went to Harris's factory and returned just before dinner. He only stopped a few minutes and then drove up to the Centre and from there to afternoon. We got tea early and then pa drove the girls down to the station to meet the 6 o'clock train and when he came back Emily and Jenny took Miss Aldons home. Before he returned Alfred came and is staying all night. The boys went up to the teameeting and have not yet returned. Tuesday 31 9:20 pm Today has been fine and bright. This morning they killed the pigs. Alfred left about 10:30 am. Tom Talbot's baby was buried today and he had to go to the funeral. This afternoon pa went to Rockwood and returned about 4 o'clock. Shortly after Mr. Socket called to see him about the wood and he had just gone when Will Cunningham called to see if we wanted beef. JANUARY 1879 Wednesday 1st 9:20 pm Today has been beautiful, calm and bright. This morning pa and David went away to chop. About 11 o'clock George went to Rockwood and got some vinegar and then drove up for pa and David. This forenoon Miss Hodgeskinson called collecting for the Missionary Society. After dinner George took the men up to work again and just as he got the horse put away, uncle Watson and his family came and he had to get out the horse and go for pa and David again. They left shortly after 6 tonight. Thursday 2 10:20 pm Today has been a fearful stormy, cold day. This morning Georgie went to Mr. Cochlin's where he has hired for a year and pa went with him. David and Emily went to Guelph. They returned at 3:30. pm. Friday 3 12:00 pm Today has been stormy but bright. This morning David went to school and pa went to chop. Pa returned to dinner at 2 and did not go back but went over to Loree's and stayed awhile. Tonight we got ready to go over there to spend the evening but just then their boys came here and stayed so we did not get. They have just left. McLoughlin's �JANUARY Saturday 4 10:15 pm Today has been stormy but not so cold. Pa has been very bad all day with cramp in the stomach. We have been busy all day with sewing and housework. Sunday 5 9:30 pm Today has been snowy but not so much wind. This forenoon Georgie came home and stayed until about 2:30 when David took him back in the cutter. Shortly before he left Mr. Loree came over and stayed until after tea. Written Monday 20 8:40 pm Monday 6th. pa drove me over to Crofts and then went on to Rockwood and that afternoon Jenny took Emily down and stayed all night and came home next morning. I remained at Ann Eliza's until Saturday evening when pa came for me. I found a letter from Richard waiting for me.' Sunday was a beautiful bright day and David drove Jenny & I up to the Centre to quarterly meeting and then brought the horse home. Pa walked up and we all walked back. As we were going up we met Georgie coming home. Towards evening David took Georgie back and then we went to Rockwood to church. Monday morning pa took Alfred's pig home and I rode with him as far as Rockwood and then walked up to Ann Eliza's. I forgot to say Alfred and Annie came to tea Saturday evening and stayed till after 10. They took our little stove away with them and during the following week pa brought their parlor stove here. Last Friday we went over to Joseph Croft's and spent the afternoon and Robert came for us in the evening. Saturday evening pa came for me again and we brought home 17 lbs of butter and 25 lbs of lard. I found a letter from Mary Ann for me and a note from Cousin Emily. Sunday morning was fine but the afternoon was stormy and the evening sharp. Georgie came home in the forenoon and David took him back again towards evening. We went to Rockwood at night and returning found N.S. here. Today has been dull and calm. This morning Jenny washed and David went to school. Today I began to fix my jacket. Pa has been chopping all day. Tuesday 21 9:30 pm Today has been cold and snowy. This morning pa went up to Mr. Cochlins to see him on business and then back to his chopping. He came home to dinner. Wednesday 22 10:00 pm Today has been dull with a sharp wind. Pa did not come home to dinner today. I finished my jacket this forenoon and this afternoon Jenny and I went down to Socket's and stayed till after 9. Thursday 23 10:00 pm Today has been fine and calm. This morning ma and I went to Guelph and went down to Carrie Porter's for our dinner. We reached home shortly after dark. Tonight Mr. Benham came over with the plan of his kitchen �JANUARY Friday 24 10:20 pm Today has been windy but milder. This morning pa drove to Rockwood and from there to Alfred's to dinner. About 2 o'clock he returned bringing Bertie. Then he drove up for his axe and Jenny and I rode as far as Matthew Loree's and David came in on his way home from school. Pa drove up as far as Cousin Roberts. Saturday 25 9:20 pm This morning was mild but windy. About 11 am a dreadful storm of snow and wind commenced and continued most of the afternoon. This morning pa and ma took Bertie home. They went by Croft's and took the keg and Alfie's stockings home. After leaving Bertie they went on to Laight's to get some feathers and just as they started home the storm commenced and they had to face it all the way. They reached home at 1 pm. Sunday 26 3:20 pm Today has been fine with a cold wind. This forenoon Georgie came home a little earlier than usual and pa and Jenny and I went to church up here. About 4 pm pa took Georgie back and tonight pa and Jenny and I went to Rockwood to church. Monday 27 9:00 pm Today has been mild with a warm wind and occasional showers of rain which is fast removing the snow. This morning I washed and pa went up to Mr. Jonathan Oaks's on business. He returned about 2 pm. This afternoon Mr. & Mrs. John Awry passed here and stopped to speak to pa who was outside and inquired the way to Mat Loree's. Tuesday 28 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful bright day overhead but rather wet and slushy under foot. This morning I hung out the clothes and they got nicely dried by tonight. Jenny washed the flannels. Pa took his dinner with him today. Wednesday 29 10:00 pm Today has been beautiful and bright like yesterday but rather cooler. This morning pa went to Guelph by the train and returned by the evening train. He called to the post office tonight and brought a letter fro Jenny from Emily. Thursday 30 9:15 pm Today has been another bright fine day but cloudy towards evening. This morning pa went up to chop and came home to dinner and after dinner he drove to Rockwood to get some rings for his maul and then he drove to Alfred's. It was nearly dark when he returned. This forenoon Mr. Warner called to inquire if Alfred had rails to sell. �57 Friday 31 Written Saturday This day was cold and windy with dashes of snow. This morning David went over to Loree 1 s to see if they could draw some wood for us from Shaw's and he and John went off for a load and on their way home managed to upset. Mr. Loree came along just then with the other team and he took some of the wood and went home to dinner and the boys came on here. After dinner Mr. L. brought his load over and came in and paid me Georgie's money $3.00. Ma was lying down so he did not see her. When he left I started for Emily. The roads were very ban and it was late when we got home and I was sick. FEBRUARY Saturday 1st 11:00 pm Today has been cold and stormy. This morning pa went to chop and David went over to Loree's and he and John went off for another load. They brought two yesterday. This afternoon pa did not go out. Alfred and Annie passed on their way to George Miller's funeral and on their return they came in and stayed the evening. Sunday 2nd Written Tuesday evening This day was exceedingly cold and windy. I was very ill all day with sick headache. Georgie came home about 9:30 and pa took Emily away about 2 pm. Georgie left about 3:30 and walked back. Monday 3 This day was milder and calm. Pa caught cold coming home last night and was unable to go to chop. He walked down as far as John Socket's in the forenoon to see him about some oats but he was away to Rockwood so he went down again in the afternoon and bought 50 bushels at 28 cts. David went to school as usual Tuesday 4 8:30 pm Today has been mild and calm. This morning Jenny washed and pa drove over to Alfred's to tell him about the oats. He returned about 4:30 bringing David's paper and a letter for himself from James Day.Tonight I answered the letter and sent him my picture. Wednesday 5 9:15 pm Today has been mild and the forenoon was snowy, the afternoon clear. This morning Jenny and I drove to Rockwood, called at Miss Edwards, at Stouts and the Post Office and then drove to Ann Eliza's and got some milk and came home by the gravel road, reaching home by 1:30 pm Thursday 6 9:20 pm Today has been soft and snowy. This morning father and mother and Jenny and I went to Guelph. Jenny and I drove ma to the station and pa walked there and they went by train and we drove. We all went to Mr. Humphrey's to dinner. We got my wedding dress and a dress for each of the girls. We reached home just at dark and pa was just before us. �58 FEBRUARY Friday 7 9:30 pm Today has been colder but fine. This morning I drove into Guelph to get my dress cut and fitted. Ruth Fear went with me to Miss Stewart's and she fitted it. I also took Emily's back and changed it for cashmere like Jenny's. Tonight Ruth came home with me and we reached here at 7:10. Saturday 8 10:00 pm Today has been fine and bright. This morning pa drove to Rockwood to get the horse shod and from there to Alfred's. He returned about 3 pm. David went to Mr. Benham's threshing. We worked steady all day at my dress. Sunday 9 10:00 pm Today has been cold and stormy. Georgie came home about 10. About 4 David and Ruth took him back. Tonight we went to church in Rockwood. We three girls rode in the cutter and David walked. We reached home at 8:40. Monday 10 10:30 pm Today has been fine and mild. Pa was sick all day with Neuralgia. David went to school. This afternoon Jenny went to Rockwood and from there to Ann Eliza's to get some milk but she was away. Tonight Noah and Hannah Sunley came and stayed the evening. Tuesday 11 10:20 pm Today has been mild and snowy. This morning pa went over to Mr. Benham's to help him clean up his barn floor but he returned about 10 almost crazy with neuralgia. He is some better tonight. Wednesday 12 10:00 pm Today has been very cold and stormy. This morning Jenny washed and I took Ruth over to Norrish's and then drove to Ann Eliza's and got some milk. This afternoon we made and baked my wedding cake. Thursday 13 9:20 pm Today has been fine and cold. This morning I finished my wedding dress and then we cut out Jenny's dress. This afternoon pa went to Guelph for some medicine to cure his neuralgia which still troubles him. After he came home a man called with a dress model to sell but we declined purchasing for the very good reason that we have too many already. Friday 14 10:00 pm Today has been cold and windy with some snow. This morning David went to Mr. Benham's threshing and pa went to Rockwood and posted a letter from me to Emily and got the papers and then drove to Alfred's returning at noon. This afternoon Mr. Cooper called to borrow an axe but pa would not lend his but he lent him the saw. �59 FEBRUARY Saturday 15 9:15 pm Today has been very cold and windy. This morning pa drove up for the saw and this afternoon he went up and chopped some wood for Mr. Cooper. We iced my cake today with two coats and we finished Jenny's polonaise. Sunday 16 9:40 pm Today has been rather milder with some snow. Georgie came home about 10:30 and this afternoon Jenny and I took him back. Tonight David took us to Rockwood church and Louisa and Janet McKersie were there. We reached home about 8:30. Monday 17 Written on Wednesday This day was chilly with an east wind and snow at night. This morning Jenny washed the clothes and I washed a quilt and the counterpane. Mr. Loree came over and brought a pitcher of milk and stayed awhile. This evening N.S. came and stayed some time. Tuesday 18 This day was beautiful and bright with very little wind. This morning I finished Jenny's dress and after dinner pa went over to Loree's to see if they could draw wood for us this afternoon. Then he went up to chop and soon after Johnny Loree came along with the team and called for an axe. About 2:20 Jenny and I started for Alfred's. We found Annie at home and spent a pleasant time. There was a meeting at the school at night and Alfred and Mr. Wansborough went in. We reached home about 10:40 While we were away a woman called with some wash tubs for sale and pa bought two. In the evening pa went over to Mr. Benham's. Wednesday 19 9:30 pm Today has been fine with some snow and it is snowing fast now. This morning pa whitewashed their bedroom and tonight I put the carpet down. This afternoon Johnny Loree was hauling wood again. Thursday 2 0 Written Friday evening This day was fine with a very cold north wind. This morning I ironed and this afternoon David came home at 3:30 and we three went down to Shaw's. In the evening James Hill came in and we had a good time. It was nearly 1 o'clock when we got home. Friday 21 9:10 pm Today has been a beautiful day and milder than yesterday. There was no school at David's school so he cut wood this morning and after dinner he helped pa grind his axe and then went down to Alfred's. He returned about 8:40. This afternoon Jenny went for Emily and they reached home about dark. Pa broke his axe this forenoon so he ground it and put a new handle in it this afternoon. �60 February Saturday 22 9:30m Today was stormy in the morning but clear and mild in the afternoon. This morning Emily and I went to Guelph and got her dress fitted. We went to Mr. Humphries to dinner and started home just before five and reached home at dark. Sunday 23 9:00 pm Today has been stormy and cold. This forenoon Georgie came home as usual. After dinner David went away with Emily. Georgie left at 4 o'clock. David returned about 7 o'clock. Monday 24 9:5 0 pm Today was fine but very cold. This morning Jenny washed. This afternoon pa went to Mr. George Armstrong's to see about a job of mason work. He returned at dark having found the job was let. Tuesday 25 9:00 pm Today has been very stormy and cold. Pa stayed at home and cut wood and made 2 axe handles' Ma and Jenny worked at my quilt and I worked at Emily's dress. Wednesday 26 written on Thursday This day was very cold and stormy. This forenoon pa broke his axe and had to come home and grind it. This evening N.S. came. Thursday 27 8:40 pm Today has been extremely cold but clear. This morning pa chopped and after dinner he got ready and rode with Mr. Loree to George Miller's sale. He returned about 5 and David came with him. After tea he went up to Mr. Cochlin's and has not yet returned. Friday 28 Written Saturday morning This day was fine but very cold. This morning David went to pile wood for pa and after dinner he took ma over to Loree's and then took Jenny and I to Mr. Wetherald's and went on to Alfred's himself. In the evening he brought the horse for us and we drove home while he stayed to the Caledonian entertainment in the Town Hall. I brought Jenny home and then went to Loree's for ma. Pa came ahead with the house key as Jenny could only get into the kitchen. It was about 8 o'clock when we got home. David rode home with Will Sunley about 2 am. MARCH Saturday 1 9:40 pm. Today has been windy but milder. This forenoon pa finished his contract of wood chopping for Mr. Socket and David drove up for him and his tools about 11:00 am. This afternoon pa went to the Centre Inn to give his estimate for Mc Coghlin's barn but he did not get the job. He came home by Rockwood having to take a plane of Mr. Corner's home and to pay Mr. Wetherald for weaving. �March Sunday 2 9:00 pm Today has been calm and mild. This forenoon Georgie came home about 10:20 and this afternoon Jenny took him back. Tonight we went to church at Rockwood and McKersie's girls were there and we made arrangements for them to come over next Tuesday. Monday 3 9:20 pm Today has been a beautiful day clear and warm and sunshiny. This morning Mr. Benham came over with some pine lumber for pa and pa promised to go over tonight to sit up with old Mr. B. After he left ma and pa went to Guelph and Jenny and I did the washing. This afternoon John Townsend came. He had been to Guelph. Ma and pa came home about 6 o'clock. John would not stay all night as they would be uneasy at home. He left about 8:30 and pa went over to Benham's. He returned in about half an hour to say that Mr. George Swanson would stay tonight and he was to go over tomorrow night. Tuesday 4 11:00 pm This morning was windy and sleety and miserable but this afternoon it cleared up real fine. The girls came this afternoon as they promised. They have just left. Tonight pa went over to sit up with Mr. Wednesday 5 11:15 pm Today has been mild and calm and bright. This afternoon ma and pa went to Alfred's and have only just returned. Tonight David went up to Mr. Cooper's but did not go in. He reports the necktie social a success as fas as numbers are concerned. Thursday 6 Written on Friday This day was dull and threatening in the morning but cleared up fine before night. This morning pa went to cousin Robert's and settled with him. He gave pa 10 dollars and 10 cords of green wood and pa called at John Edwards on his way home and engaged him to draw the wood. He reached home about 4:30. Tonight we went to the tea-meeting in Eden Mills and Janet and Louisa McKersie were there and we had a good time. The meeting was a success. We reached home at 12:20. Friday 7 9:15 pm Today has been a beautiful day, bright and calm. The snow is going fast. I washed the window curtains this morning and we finished quilting my quilt which we began yesterday. Today Mr. Loree came over and he and pa went back in the swamp to look at some wood he wanted cut but he decided not to cut it as he could not get it out. Tonight pa has gone over to sit up with Mr. Benham. This evening Janey Ritchie came over to borrow some tea. �62 Saturday 8 9:20 pm Today has been chilly with some thunder and lightning, but clear towards evening. Today I starched the curtains. This morning pa went to Rockwood and got the papers. Tonight Janey Ritchie brought back the tea she borrowed. Sunday 9 Written Monday evening This day was mild and hazy and the evening was wet. This morning Jenny and David and ma went to church. This afternoon I took Georgie back and coming home I overtook Janey Ritchie and drove her down to Loree's and found David was there. He told me not to go to church tonight as the road was dreadful bad on this line. As I came home it came on a smart shower and sprinkled me a bit. About 8:40 N.S. came and shortly afterwards David came home. Pa has a dreadful bad cough and had gone to bed. Shortly after 9 there came a heavy thundershower with high wind. Monday 10 9:40 pm Today has been bright and very mild and calm, a real spring day. This morning Jenny and I washed. I washed my blankets and got them nicely dry. About 11 Mr. Edwards and his boy came with two loads of wood. This afternoon Mr. John Black came in to assess. About 5 o'clock pa borrowed Mr. Loree's little sleigh and went for some straw from Swazey's. Tonight pa's cough is very bad. Tuesday 11 9:00 pm Today has been very windy and rather cooler. This morning pa went to Rockwood to see the doctor about his cough. He returned about 11 with some medicine and David's paper. Tonight he went over to see how Mr. Benham was. He found the family assembled and expecting him to die before morning. All his daughters were there. I finished my fine chemise today and ma made some apple jelly. Wednesday 12 9:40 pm Today has been dull and cold. This forenoon pa went over to have a chat with Mr. Loree. He came back about 10:30. The medicine he got yesterday has checked his cough. Today I cut out my polonaise and put it together, Tonight Sammy Loree came in and spent the evening. Thursday 13 9:00 pm Today has been dull and raw and windy. This morning pa went up to Jimmy Ray's and as he went he called at Benham's to see how Mr. Benham was. Shortly afterward the little boy came running over to say his grandpa was dead and they would like pa to go over but as he was away of course that was impossible. So tonight after tea he went over and has not yet returned. Last night I wrote to Emily and also a postal card for Mary Watson and David posted them this morning. Friday 14 Written Saturday evening This day was windy and snowy. This morning ma went over to Loree's and stayed a short time. After she returned David went to Rockwood on Jessie and got the papers and a letter from Richard for me. Tonight we went over to Loree's to spend the evening and it was nearly 12 when we returned. �MARCH 63 Saturday 15 Today has been cold and stormy yet bright. This afternoon pa and David went to Mr. Benham's funeral. There were a great many there. Pa was one of the pall-bearers. Mr. Duff from Speedside was the minister. Sunday 16 Written Monday evening This day was cold and rather stormy. David took Georgie back this afternoon. In the evening Jenny went for a walk as far as the railroad and back. David went to meet her and then went on with John Loree to Rockwood. Pa was sick all day with cramp in the stomach and went to bed early. About 8:30 N.S. came and shortly afterward David came. Monday 17 8:40 pm Today has been calm and mild and snowy. This morning Jenny and I washed and pa went down to John Socket's. This afternoon pa went to Farish's mill and from there to Everton, calling at Alfred's on his way. He got 100 lbs of flour. This evening Mrs. Cooper called to invite us to a surprise party at Mr. Hodgeskinson on Friday night. After tea David went up to Mathew Loree's and has not yet returned. Tuesday 18 9:30 pm Today has been cold and somewhat snowy. This morning ma and I went to Guelph and got my hat and shoes and gloves. We got home about 3:30 and found cousin Mary Watson here. We met pa just across the railroad on his way to Farish's mill for flour. He got 200 lbs and Mr. John Edwards brought it up home for him. Wednesday 19 10:30 pm Today has been rather chilly with some snow but on the whole fine. This afternoon Mary and Fanny and Tenie Smith came and shortly afterwards Rhoda and Ella Hodgeskinson came. About 7:30 Smith's left and Mr. Townsend and Willy came just before. About 8 Micholas McMurray came for the other girls and they stayed to play a game of carpet balls and then left. Mary Smith brought me a card-case and match holder and Fanny brought me a bead pin-cushion. Pa went to Mr. Anstee's sale today but did not stay long. This is Sarah Benham's wedding day. Thursday 20 9:30 pm Today has been fine and bright. This morning I took Mary over to Crofts and got some milk and some yeast and Ann Eliza gave me the presents they had purchased for me. She gave me a table cloth and two towels and Robert gave me a set of crystal. This afternoon she and Mary passed here on their way to Loree's and she ran in for a minute. Tonight cousin James Day came. I ornamented my cake this afternoon. Friday 21 10:00 pm Today has been beautiful and bright and mild. This morning after breakfast cousin James left for Guelph and David rode with him to school. This forenoon pa went to Rockwood and got the papers and this afternoon he went for Emily. We took down my bedstead today and I blacked the stove. �64 Saturday 22 9:20 pm Today has been very stormy and a great quantity of snow fell. This morning Emily and I went to Guelph and David went to Alfred's examination. We went down to Carri's to dinner and we left there at 2:30 and arrived at home about 5. David reached home at 8:30. We got Emily's hat and my toilet set and some plates and various small items. Sunday 2 3 written Monday This day was fine but dull. This forenoon we three girls went to church and after dinner we and the boys went over to Loree's and stayed to tea and then I came home for the horse and Georgie came home and changed his clothes and went away. Emily and I rode to Rockwood to church in our buggy and Johnny Loree took Jenny and Mary Watson who came over on foot from Ann Eliza's. Will Sunley and David and Sammy Loree went down in the cutter. Coming home Will Sunley brought Emily and Johnny Loree brought Jenny and Marg rode with me while David and Sammy walked. Will and Johnny came in and stayed awhile and Noah came shortly after we got home. We spend a pleasant evening and they left about 10 except N. Monday 24 9:30 pm Today has been stormy and wet and tonight is very windy. This morning pa went to Alfreds and got some dishes and then drove over for Ann Eliza. We were at dinner when they came. Ann Eliza baked some Ammonia cakes for me and after tea she and Marg went away in our cutter and David went and brought the horse back and went for George and got back about 9. Tuesday 25 Written Wednesday evening This day was a most beautiful day without a cloud. It was my wedding-day. All of both families were present. We were married at 1 o'clock by Mr. Masson. Emily was bridesmaid and Will Sunley was groomsman. Everything passed off very well and about dark Noah and I started for his father's where we stayed that night. On our way we called in at Loree's to say good-bye to Mrs. Loree. That afternoon Will Sunley took Emily down to Reid's and remained all night. Wednesday 26 8:20 pm Today has been fine until towards evening when it began to storm. This morning Noah and I went to father's to get my things, we stayed to dinner and then Noah went on with the team and pa took me and my most precious belongings in the buggy. The roads were bad and we had to go very round-about roads so it made us rather late. We found Mr. and Mrs. Sunley there busy cleaning and the house nice and warm. I like the appearance of my new home very much. Pa stayed till Noah came and then he helped him unload and put up the bedstead and then he left for home. Mr. & Mrs. Sunley stayed to tea and then left in the storm. �MARCH Thursday 27 Time not known Today has been calm and dull but mild. This morning I was busy straightening things and scrubbing. This afternoon I mended Noah's overcoat and did some other little chores. Noah was drawing wood. Friday 28 Today has been dull and raw and tonight it is raining fast. This morning Noah went down to his father's for a load of oats so I was alone all day. He returned some time after dark and Hannah came with him. Saturday 29 Written Monday afternoon This day was dull and misty in the distance but mild. This morning Noah went over to Oaks's for the plough with the sleigh and he called at the store in Oustic and got me a stove brush. Sometime toward evening Mr. Sunley came with a load of seed peas and brought three of our old chairs from home. He had a dreadful time coming up the road was so bad the way he came. He got stuck in one place. He got his supper here and then started back. Sunday 30 This day was cold and windy with flying snow. This afternoon we took Hannah over to Oaks's and stayed the evening. It was after 9 when we left. They seem to be very nice folks. Hanna is going to stay there till Tuesday and then she is going home with us. This was Jenny's birthday. She is 20 years old now. Monday 31 This was fine but windy and cold. This morning Noah went down to his father's for a load of oats and returned about 5 o'clock APRIL Tuesday 1st Afternoon Today has been milder than yesterday but is growing colder and threatening snow. Noah went over to Leslie's this morning and met pa on his way to Robert's for some hay. We are now waiting for Hannah preparatory to starting for Mr. Sunley's (Later). Hannah came about 5 and we reached Sunley's at dark. Just before we reached cousin James Smith's we saw ma and Jenny drive out and we drove fast and overtook them at Mitchel's corner and ma gave me $1.50 to get myself a pair of strong shoes. Wednesday 2nd Written Thursday This day was cold and stormy. This morning Noah and Johnny Sunley started for Guelph with the cattle about 6 o'clock and about 7 Mr. S. followed them with the team. About 9 Mrs. Sunley and I went with old Charlie and the buggy. It was Easter fat cattle show as well as the monthly fair day and there was a great crowd in town. I saw a good many that I knew. We got back at 3 o'clock and the men were just an hour after. After tea Noah and I started for home taking JOhnny with us. We got here about 7:30. We had my bureau and the churn and I carried the clock on my lap all the way. The roads were pretty rough but nothing was damaged. �APRIL 7:30 pm 66 Thursday Today has 3 been colder and more stormy than yesterday. This morning Noah went down to his father's for a load of grain and returned about 5:30. He brought some hens with him. I got things into a little better order today. 9:20 pm Friday 4 Today has been cold but not so stormy as yesterday. This morning Noah went down to Oustic to see mr Oaks and he posted a letter I wrote last night to Richard. When he came back he went down to his father's for another load of grain and did not get back till dark. Tonight I set bread for the 1st time. Saturday 5 8:30 pm Today has been fine and calm and milder than yesterday. This morning Noah went over to Oaks's for the crosscut saw and tonight he took it back and got the Mercury from the post office. I baked today and scrubbed. Sunday 6 written Monday This day was a beautiful, bright,warm day. This morning Noah and I walked over to Speedside church. This afternoon about 5 cousin Mary Watson and two Miss Sloans and Miss Easton called in and stayed a short time. There had been a prayer meeting at Sloan's and Mary had been to it and was on her way back to Speedside where Robert was to meet her. Monday 7 8:4 5 pm Today has been a. repetition of yesterday. This morning I washed for the first time here. This afternoon a man came and got his dinner. He was taking orders for fruit trees. Tuesday 8 Today has been a perfect spring-day, the stove and had just finished when two mottoes and my wreath and in the waist for her. They left about 4:45. and has just left 9:20 pm beautiful. This morning I cleaned ma and Jenny came. They brought my afternoon I fitted ma's basqueTonight about 7 Johnny Sloan came in Wednesday 9 10:00 pm Today has been very warm and fine. This morning at 6 o'clock Noah started for his father's en route for Guelph and only returned half an hour ago. He reports the roads fearful bad. He came home in the buggy. Today I scrubbed and ironed. Thursday 10 9:00 pm Today has been very windy and wet, raining in the forepart of the day and snowing and freezing towards evening. Tonight after tea Noah went over to Jim Duffields and only returned a few minutes since. �APRIL Friday 11 8:45 pm Today has been rather cold but very fine and bright. This morning Noah and Johnny started down home at 6:15 o'clock to bring up our live stock viz a cow, two young cattle, 8 sheep and 6 hens and a rooster. They reached here at 2:30 pm. Jim came with them to stay for a few days and Johnny rode back again on one of the horses after they had eaten their dinner. About 5:30 Jimmy rode, over to Oustic for some nails and he got the paper. Saturday 12 9:00 pm Today has been bright and fine like yesterday but milder. This morning Noah went over to the sawmill for some scantling to make a gate and Jimmy went over to Oustic again. This afternoon Jim Duffield was over for awhile but he did not come to the house. Sunday 13 9:00 pm Today has been a dull wet day snowing fine snow almost all day. This morning Jimmy went over to Oaks's and his cousin came back with him about 1-30 and stayed till dark and just as he was leaving Johnny 5loan came over and stayed until now. Monday 14 8:45 pm Today has been very fine and warm. This forenoon about 11 o'clock Mr. Socket and Lucy and the children came and stayed until after tea. Noah and Jimmy hung the new gate at the road today and fixed the pump stand. Tonight after dark Noah went over to Oustic for spikes. Tuesday 15 8:45 pm Today has been fine but rather dull. This afternoon directly after dinner Jimmy went over to Oaks's for an auger. Tonight about 6 o'clock he started for home with the team. Wednesday 16 9:15 pm Today has been fine but dull like yesterday. About 12 o'clock Mr. Sunley came in the buggy with Johnny behind with the team. About half an hour afterward and before they came in to dinner Mr. Stovel came with the pump. So I had quite a company to dinner. Mr. Stovel bringing a boy with him. This afternoon Mr. Duff the minister at Speedisde called on us. Noah and his father were away off to the bush so he did not see him then but he was going further up the road to make another call and on his way back he called in again but he did not come into the house. Tonight at dark Noah went over to Oaks's and he called at the post office and brought me a letter from Richard. It enclosed a prescription for Hannah. Thursday 17 9:00 pm Today has been fine and most of the time bright with a high wind. This morning Noah went over to see Mr. Collis about the line fence. This afternoon he fixed the dairy for me. �April Friday 18 9:25 pm Today has been very fine and warm. About 12:30 Mr. Sunley came with the team and brought our table. This afternoon he and Noah and some of the neighbours were arranging about the line fence. After tea Mr. Sunley left for home. This morning Noah was trying to plough but found it would not do. Saturday 19 9:10 pm Today has been another fine warm day. This morning Noah and one of the neighbours were laying out the line fence. This afternoon about 4:30 Noah went over to O a k s 1 s to change some seed. Sunday 20 9:00 pm Today has been like yesterday, fine and warm. This forenoon Bob Sloan came over and stayed awhile talking and this afternoon James Oaks and Sarah came over and stayed until a short time ago when Noah and I went a piece with them. Monday 21 9:00 pm Today has been a repetition of yesterday's weather. Noah commenced ploughing today. This morning a man came in and asked if we had a clock that wanted cleaning but he did not come into the house. Tuesday 2 2 8 :15 pnv! Today has been as fine as ever and exceedingly warm. This morning I washed and this afternoon I churned but the cream was too warm and consequently spoiled my butter so as we were quite out of butter I went over to Oaks's and got 2 lbs. Wednesday 23 8:20 pm Today has been dull most of the time and threatening rain. This morning a man came in thinking Sloan's lived here but on finding his mistake retired precipitately. This afternoon Mr. Sunley and Jimmy came up with the team about 2 o'clock and left about 4:30. After they left I took a walk as far as the bush. Today was the day of the inauguratic of Guelph as a city. Thursday 24 8:10 pm Today has been fine and cool but threatening rain towards night. This morning Noah sowed peas and this afternoon I commenced working in the garden digging up a piece of sod. Friday 25 9:00 pm Today has been a dull drizzling sort of a day. The men were sowing peas and gang ploughing all day in spite of the wet Saturday 2 6 8:50 pm Today has been smoky and warm but rather dull. Tonight Johnny went to Oustic and brought the paper and a letter from Emily. She gives me a lot of news. �APRIL Sunday 2 7 8:20 pm This morning was smoky and drizzling rain now and then, but it cleared up about 10 o'clock,and was very warm all day. This morning Noah and I went to church at Speedside. We got a ri.de partway, N o a h with Allan's and I with Sloan's. I saw cousin Robert and had a chat with him.. This afternoon we had arranged to go over to Jim Duffields about 3 o'clock when about 2:30 Mr. Grieves came in and stayed till just now he left. Shortly after he came I went for a walk as far as the top of Mutrie's hill. On my way back I met Miss Grieves and a younger brother going home from Sloan's and Miss Sloan and her sister and two brothers and another gentleman, I forget his name were with them. We stood a long while talking and then Miss Grieves and brother went on and Miss Sloan and party came back with me. Monday 28 Today has been beautiful and cool and fine. This afternoon I walked down home and gave them a surprise. After tea Jenny and I went over to see Mrs. Loree and she loaded me with apples and sent a pitcher of milk for me to drink while I was home. Pa is working at Benham's now and he came home at dark. Tuesday 2 9 8:45 pm Today has been fine in the morning but dull this afternoon and threatening rain. This forenoon Jenny and I drove over to Alfred's and stayed to dinner and started back about 3:30 bringing Maggie with us to stay with me for awhile. We just called at father's to get some things and then Jenny brought me home and is staying here all night. We reached here at 6 o'clock. Wednesday 30 8:15 pm Today has been dull and cold and windy. We had tea at 5 tonight and Jenny started for home directly after. Shortly after she left Mrs. Oaks came along on her way home from Sunley's having been down for Sarah and Noah went out to speak to her and got some butter that his mother had sent for us. MAY Thursday 1st 8:25 pm Today has been very cold and windy. This afternoon I sowed lettuce and beet seed and some cress seed that Ann Eliza gave me. Friday 2nd 8:50 pm Today has been fine and bright though cool. This afternoon I got my garden ready and sowed some flower seeds. While I was at it a butcher called to see if we had anything to sell. Saturday 3 9:50 pm Today has been warmer and very fine. I set a white hen today and sowed some more flower seeds. Tonight while I was in the garden sowing the seeds an old man came in begging but finding no one in the house he left without seeing me. �MAY Monday 12 8:35 pm Today has been warmer than yesterday and windy and very fine. This morning Johnny went to Oustic and got the paper. This afternoon I put a new back in Noah'^ old vest. Tuesday 13 8:45 pm Today has been exceedingly warm and calm and clear and tonight it is lightning . This afternoon I wrote to cousin Mary Ann and sowed some flower seeds. Wednesday 14 8:40 pm Today has been fine and very warm. This afternoon I started for Oaks's and a little piece up the road I met Miss Oaks and Miss Grieves coming here so I had to turn back. After tea I went a piece with them. I have promised to go to Oaks's tomorrow if it is fine. Noah finished seeding tonight. Thursday 15 8:45 pm Today has been dull and showery and tonight is quite cool.I did not go to Oaks's.Tonight after tea Noah went over there and I sent my letter to post. I milked the cow in the field tonight Friday 16 10:20 pm Today has been a beautiful bright pleasant day. Tonight after tea we went over to Sloan's. The girls were away to Guelph and Jim Duffield and his wife came over too and soon after the girls came home. We had music and singing and spent a pleasant time. Saturday 17 9:30 pm Today has been very fine and pleasant. This morning about 11 o'clock Ma and Emily came and stayed till after tea. Emily got a chance ride home last night. She brought me the rest of my cards. We are going down in the morning if it is fine. Sunday 18 Written Tuesday evening This day was very fine and warm. In the morning we went down home, reachin there about 11:15. They were all at church but pa to hear Mr. Cooper preach his farewell sermon as he is about to leave that circuit. They reached home about 1 o'clock and about 2 Noah and the boys went down to Socket's. After tea we three girls started for Rockwood church and met Noah and Georgie coming up. David had gone down to church. We tried to persuade Noah to go with us but he wouldn't. When we got there we found Fanny McKersie there and she and I went for a short walk as it was early and then we sat in the same seat. Louie was there in the choir. Coming back David rode with us and we were not long going home. I found Noah waiting for me so he got out the horse and we started home reaching here about 10 and finding Johnny asleep on the lounge. �MAY Monday 19 This day was fine like yesterday. In the morning Noah took Jim Duffield's buggy home and I rode with him as far as the pasture to milk the cow. When he came back he and Johnny started for his father's to get some hay and to bring up some cattle but he returned shortly after 7 o'clock with a load of hay and minus Johnny who had gone to Guelph. I was washing all day and felt very tired. Tuesday 20 9:00 pm Today has been very warm and rather windy. This morning I baked pies and cakes. This afternoon about 4:30 Mr. Sunley and Johnny came with the cattle, two steers and a cow and about 7:30 Mr. Sunley left for home and Noah went over and helped me milk. Wednesday 21 8:40 pm Today has been very fine and cool. This forenoon Noah went to Oustic to get me some whole pepper and ginger. He got the ginger but they had no pepper. Tonight I sowed the cucumber seed. Thursday 22 9:40 pm Today has been fine and quite cool. We rose early and started for Mr. Sunley's reaching there at 8. About 10 we started for Guelph with Mr. Sunley and Hannah. I got my hat trimmed and we got the wallpaper for the house and got back there about 6:20, got our supper and started for home here with the buggy, reaching here at 9. Friday 23 8:35 pm Today has been very fine and warm but cool tonight. This morning Noah went down to his father's early and returned tonight at 6 with a load of things. About 4:30 Alfred and Annie and the children came and stayed till dark. Saturday 24 8:55 pm Today has been fine and warm. This afternoon Noah washed the sheep. A good many people passed here today, spending their holdiay. Sunday Written Monday This day was fine but cool. This morning about 11 o'clock Mr. McFarlane and Rachel came and after dinner Mr. & Mc and Noah went over to Jim Duffield's and about 3:30 Len Parkinson and Man Duffied came and after putting away the horse they went over after the others and about teatime they came back again together except Man who did not come till after tea. About 6:30 Mr. McF went home and Rachel is staying till Tuesday. The others left a little before 9. Monday 26 9 :2 0 pm Today has been fine but very cool. This morning about 9:15 Rachel started for Oaks's with the children and she came back about 8:40. Mr. Oaks brought the bricklayers out today from Guelph. �73 MAY Tuesday 27 9:15 pm Today has been dull and cold. This afternoon Rachel and I with the children went over to Jim Duffields and about 5 o'clock Hannah came. She came with Mr. McF who had come for Rachel so after tea we hurried home and they started home immediately. Wednesday 28 Written Saturday This day was fine and warm. In the morning we began our house-cleaning spree that Hannah had come to help me about and about 10:30 Jenny came. She brought me a pail of soft soap and a basket of apples. We did not quite finish the kitchen today. Tonight Johnny Sloan came over and stayed till nearly 10. I was just about starting for their place when he came so when Noah came in I went and took the shawl home that I borrowed the other night and took a pitcher for yeast but they had just made new yeast and it had not risen enouqh, then so I left the pitcher. si Thursday 29 This day was very warm and dry. This morning Noah r o d e down with Jim Duffield as far as Lyon's corner and then walked home and went to Guelph with his father to get a buggy. The girls finished the kitchen and my bedroom today and after tea Jenny went home and I sent half of my last churning of butter down home by her. This morning I set two hens. Tonight Hannah and I went over for the yeast and we had a splended swing. Noah did not come home tonight and soon after we came back from Sloan's a drunken man came down the road and came in here. We locked the doors and kept quiet and he soon left. Friday 30 This day was very windy and hot. I baked today and we did the other bedroom all but the floor. About 4 o'clock Noah and Jim came with the buggy and about 7:30 Jim and Hannah left for home. Saturday 31 8:35 pm Today has been very warm and windy and about 4 it began to rain and is still raining steady and thundering and lightning. This morning Noah sheared the sheep. Today I finished cleaning up and baked pies. JUNE Sunday 1st 9:00 pm Today has been dull but pleasant till about 4:30 when it commenced to rain and rained heavy for some time. This forenoon Noah and I went down to his father's and just before we left Fred Duffield came over and stayed all day with Johnny. We had a pleasant ride down but coming home tonight it was rather wet. Monday 2 8:10 pm Today has been dull and cold. This morning I churned and Fred Duffield brought the gang plough home �JUNE 74 Tuesday 3 9:10 pm Today has been cold and wet. This morning Mr. Sunley came up and he and Noah built the flue and put out the stove and put up a little one in the house. Tonight they went over to Oustic to a political meeting. Wednesday 4 8:00 pm Today has been dull and drizzling except for a short time during the afternoon when the sun shone out. This morning they finished the chimney and this afternoon about 3 o'clock Mr. Sunley started for home. Tonight Tom Sloan came over and stayed a little while. Thursday 5 Written Tuesday This day was very fine but cool and rather windy. This morning I washed the white clothes and this afternoon Noah went down to the Centre to vote and I went with him and drove on home but ma and Jenny were away so I went to L o r e e 1 s and Mrs. Benham was there. I stayed till 7 o'clock and then went home to see the garden before dark. While I was there pa and DAvid came home and they got the key and opened the house and I had a look at the organ. About 8 ma and Jenny came and at the same time Noah came from Loree's with the buggy so he drove in and we stayed till 9:10. They had been to Mr. Sunley's. Friday 6 This day was fine but fearfully windy. I finished my washing and folded the clothes at night. Tonight Noah went to Oustic and got the paper Saturday 7 This day was fine and a little warmer. I scrubbed and baked and and in the evening I planted the beans. ironed Sunday 8 This day was fine but rather threatening. In the morning Johnny started for Mr. Sunley's with the team. About 10:30 pa and ma came and about 2 Mr. & Mrs. Oaks came and about 3:30 Jim Duffield and his wife came, so we had plenty of company. After tea pa and ma left and a while after Jim and his wife left and just before dark Mr. & Mrs. Oaks left and Jim came with the young horses. Monday 9 This day was very fine and warm. They commenced road work today. In the mcmninq I washed my blankets and all my clothes. This afternoon I churned. Tonight after tea Noah and Jim hitched the colt single for the first time and she went very quietly. Tuesday 10 9:25 pm Today has been fine and very hot. At noon we had a little shower. They finished their road work at 11 and this afternoon they rolled the turnip ground and then hitched the colt to the buggy and went over to Oustic with the butter and got some groceries and some coal oil. About 7 Jim started for home. I commenced cleaning upstairs today. Tonight after dark Jim Oaks came over and Noah is still out with him. Tom Grieves got badly hurt today pulling down the old barn. Some of it fell on him and one of the framers and hurt them very badly. �JUNE Wednesday 11 written Monday This day was very fine and warm. This afternoon about 4 o'clock ma came. I did not quite finish upstairs today. Tom Grieves died this morning at 4 o'clock and will be buried tomorrow at 2. Thursday 12 This day was very fine and pleasant. This morning about 9:30 we started for Garry and had a very pleasant visit. It was dark when we got back. We got a lot of flower plants and Mr. Townsend gave ma the fowls he promised pa long ago. Two hens and a rooster of the Silver Hamburgs. Firday 13 Written Monday This day was fine and very warm. This morning we planted out my plants and then I starched my white skirts and after dinner ma fixed my grenadine dress and I finished cleaning upstairs. About 4:00 ma started for home. Saturday 14 This day was fine and pleasant till about 3:30 when it commenced to rain and rained quite heavy before dark. I whitewashed and cleaned the passage today. Sunday 15. This morning it rained quite heavy but cleared off about 10 and Noah and I started for his father's. We reached there soon after 11 and after dinner we went to Eden to church with Mr. & Mrs. Sunley and Hannah and on our way back we went into Rachael's and stayed to tea. When we were on our way home it came on a dreadful heavy rainstorm and we got pretty wet. We did not come home tonight as it is very dark and wet. Monday 16 9:30 pm Today has been very fine and cool. This morning we rose early and started for home at 5:30. I brought a hen and 8 little ducks. Today is Mr. Sunley's birthday. Tuesday 17 Written Thursday This day was dull and cold and windy. About 11 am. Mr. Sunley came up with the turnip drill and they sowed the turnips in the afternoon. I washed today. Mr. Sunley left about 7 o'clock. Wednesday 18 This day was fine but cool. I ironed and baked today. Six little chickens hatched today. This afternoon Noah rode down home with Jim Duffield and came back with him about 9:30 tonight. Mrs. Sunley is very poorly. rhursday 19 9:00 pm Today has been beautifully fine and warmer than yesterday. I cleaned the summer kitchen partly today. Eight more chickens came out today. �JUNE 76 Friday 20 written Monday This day was very fine and warm. I finished cleaning the kitchen and cleaned the dairy and entry which concludes my house-cleaning Saturday 21 This day was fine and very warm and just after dark it rained a little I baked and scrubbed today and at dark Jim Duffield and his wife called for some cucumber plants. Sunday 22 This day was exceedingly warm. This afternoon Noah and I went over to Oakes's and stayed till 9 o'clock. Mr. & Mrs. Oaks were away at James Benham's. �Anna Melia Day Sunley b. 1893 died 1948 at 95. her father was Thomas Day. married Noah Sunley in � 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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Title A name given to the resource Ann Amelia Day Sunley Diary, 1878-1879 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 15, 1878 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ann Amelia Day Sunley Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text Diary for 1878 2 March Friday 15 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day. More like May than March. Sky blue with light fleecy clouds, sun shining and birds singing. This morning Emily went back to her school after two weeks sick leave. They went from here to Alfred's and took two horses and the light wagon from there the rest of the way. Pa has just returned and reports the roads almost impassable in places. Jenny has been busy baking all day and I have knitted two blocks for my quilt. Saturday 16 8:50 pm This has been a miserable dull day. The morning was very bright but it clouded up and rained before noon. This morning the boys went down to Alfred's to help Henry kill the pig. They came home shortly before 6 o'clock tonight. They did not go to Rockwood for the papers as we expected so we did not hear the story tonight. Alfred and Annie went past here today on their way a school examination. We did not see them return. Some people were looking at McNab's old house over here Sunday 17 8:30 pm This morning was dull and threatening rain. I rose at six o'clock and went for a short walk to see what the roads were like. Decided it was useless to attempt to go to church today as it was so wet. It began to rain before I got back and came quite a shower. I stayed in the house the rest of the day and wrote two letters, one to Ruth Fear, the other to Richard. Tonight about five o'clock who should come along but Fred. He looks a great deal better than he did the last time I saw him and made himself very agreeable all the evening. He brought us a large piece of head-cheese that looks very tempting. Monday 18 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful bright balmy day, birds singing and frogs crocking in chorus. Fred left about 8:30 this morning. Ma started for Guelph shortly afterwards. Pa drove her as far as Rockwood and found Annie waiting. He brought the papers and a letter for Henry. Ma has not returned yet. We have decided she is not coming tonight. We washed today and finished shortly before 5 o'clock. Tuesday 19 9:00 pm This morning while we were at breakfast we witnessed a heavy snowstorm but it was of short duration It continued cloudy and dark until noon when it began to clear up and this evening was very bright and clear. Alfred had rheumatism in his shoulder today and ithurt him to pan it in any way, so he decided to stay here all night and we sent David down to tell Annie and get the saddle. On his way home he met Mr. & Mrs. McCaig going down there so Alfred had to start for home about 6 o'clbck. Georgie went to Rockwood to post a card for Alfred and brought back a card from Lila asking us to go for the dog. �March 3 Wednesday 20 8:50 pm Today has been a beautiful bright sunshiny day. This morning when I first went out a pheasant flew away from the school porch. Pa went To Mr. Loree's this morning to inquire about some work he heard they intended to let. He returned while we were at Dinner. David has gone to an Open Lodge in Rockwood tonight and has not yet returned. I made a pair of pants for him today. Thursday 21 8:00 pm Today was dull and it snowed nearly all day. Alfred held his examination today. The children did very well. Georgie was the highest. The visitors were Mr. McCaig and Mary, two Gordons, teachers, Mr. John and David Shultiss, Mr. John and Hugh Black, Mr. Dryden and two of his children Pa and Jenny and I. Annie and the children and Mrs. Talbot, two Mrs Maudes and Miss Maude, Misses Tovell, Stewart Moore. Alison another whom I do not know and Mr. A. Hill, besides three boys whose names I do not know. We gave them dinner in the school and tonight the two Mr. Gordons and Mr. D. Shultiss and Miss Stewart and Annie and Alfred and Mrs. Talbot came in here to tea. After tea I drove Mrs. Talbot and the children down to Alfred's and Annie and Miss Stewart walked. Alfred and Mr. Shultiss have not left yet. They have been examining the papers and awarding the prizes. Friday 22 8:40 pm This morning the ground was white with snow and the sky cloudy when I got up but it cleared off gradually and the sun shone most of the after- noon. There was no school today so David and George went to Rockwood this morning for pa's tools and the papers. This afternoon they went off with the gun and did not come back until dark. They say they were helping Mr. Burns' hired man boil sap. While they were eating their supper Henry came to say they are going to cut stuff tomorrow for the horses. So pa and the boys will have to go down in the morning. He says Alfred and Miss Stewart went down to Jim Collins's examination today and had not returned when he left. We sowed tomato seeds today. Saturday 23 9:30 pm Today was fine with high wind until about 5 o'clock when it clouded up and rained heavily after dark. This morning the boys and pa went down to Alfred's, and Alfred went away to Dan Talbot's examination. About 10:30 A.M. Bennie Townsend came, stayed to dinner and then went down to Alfred's. He and the boys returned about 6:30 tonight. Pa came shortly before. About 5 o'clock tonight Jennie went over to McNab's for milk. Tonight Bennie and David played checkers for awhile then we played Pannchee ma and I winning three games out of four. Sunday 24 8:45 pm Today has been blustering and very cold with dashes of snow. This morning David and Bennie and I went to the Presbyterian church. There were a good many there. Coming home I got a ride with Hill's most of the way. This afternoon passed in reading and the evening in talking. �March 4 Monday 25 9:15 pm Today has been very cold and windy with flying snow and gleams of sunshine. This morning the boys spent in the house. This afternoon they went to Rockwood and explored the rocks. David came home alone tonight, George and Bennie going down to Alfred's where George commences work tomorrow. Margaret McNab came over this afternoon and stayed to tea after which I went a piece with her. Pa went to Alfred's this afternoon and got back while we were at tea. Jennie sent David over to McNab1 s for buttermilk after he came home. An old man called here this afternoon asking for help to pay his way to London on the cars. He was frantically blind. Tuesday 26 8:35 pm Today has been milder and calmer but towards night the wind rose and it began to snow. The ground is white and it is snowing yet but the wind has ceased and it is very still. This morning pa and David went down to Alfred's and about 8:30 Alfred and Bennie arrived here. Bennie stayed a little while and then started for the station. Shortly after 9 o'clock Lois Black came in to change baskets, Eddie having taken the wrong one on Thursday. Tonight about 5:30 I went over to McNab's for milk and pa came home while I was away. Tonight is the Granger's meeting. I do not think there is many there. Wednesday 27 8:35 pm This morning was misty but the sun came out quite bright about noon but about 3 o'clock it thundered heavy and tonight it came a heavy shower but it has stopped now. This morning ma went down with pa and about 8:30 Alfred and Annie came up with their buggy and ma was just behind them. Annie wanted me to go for a drive and I said I would if she would take our horse, so she did and we went up to Thomas Talbot's first. He was away but Mrs. Talbot gave Annie the information she wanted and showed us the cattle. From there we went to Mrs. Oliphant's and got our dinner and arrived at home at 3 o'clock. Alfred and Annie stayed to tea and started home between showers. Thursday 28 10:00 pm This morning when I woke it was raining heavily but after breakfast it turned to snow and continued to snow heavily and steadily until 3 o'clock when it ceased and gradually cleared up. This morning David and Alfred came up together. About 10:30 Mr. Vinetti called to tell them they were going to saw Alfred's lumber this afternoon. So after dinner David went down to tell Henry to go and take away the lumber and pa went down to the mill. About 6 o'clock he returned very tired and out of sorts. Henry had not gone to the mill at all and he had had to carry all the lumber himself. David did not come Back. Pa brought the papers and a letter from Emily to Jennie. �5 March Friday 29 8:40 pm Today has been a beautiful sunshiny day without a cloud. This morning pa went down to the mill again. Alfred brought the horse and buggy when he came and closed the school at 12 o'clock and left to attend Mr. Gordon's examination at Ospringe. Pa came home a little after six tonight. David did not come home. The tomatoes are coming up. Saturday 30 9:35 pm Today has been fine with a high cold east wind. It is snowing now. This is Jennie's birthday. This morning pa went to Guelph by train and walked home arriving about two o'clock. He brought the young Ladies Journal and Young Men of Great Britain. The boys came home before tea. After tea I went over to McNab's for milk. Tonight I read aloud "Oswald the Unknown" for the boys. A teacher named Mr. Cameron was at Alfred's today. Sunday 31 12:15 pm This morning it rained for awhile but cleared up before noon. It was too muddy to think of going to church so we stayed at home all day. This afternoon pa and the boys drowned the chipmunk out of his hole in the garden and despatched him with sticks. Tonight N.S, was here to tea and stayed the evening. APRIL Monday 1st 8:00 pm Today has been a beautiful warm sunshiny day. We washed today and got the clothes out before dinner. Georgie and David went down to Alfred's this morning. Pa was chopping and splitting wood most of the day. Towards evening he went to Rockwood and got some coal oil. I hung up the hams tonight. Georgie came home at 7:40 tonight. Tueaday 2nd 8:20 pm Today has been another balmy delightful day. Georgie and I went to Guelph today and got home a little after 6 o'clock. We enjoyed our ride very much. The roads are so dry, almost dusty. We went to Carrie Porter's to dinner. Found her and her aunt looking well. Promised to go in next week to stay a few days with her. There was not very much stir in town today, owing I suppose to the fact that tomorrow is fair day. Did not see many folks I knew. Passed Thomas Black on our way home. Jenny is not very well tonight. Georgie got a pair of shoes and a hat today. Ma sold the picture of the school. Wednesday 3 8:40 pm Another beautiful cloudless day. This morning pa and Georgie washed the buggy and then pa and ma went to Guelph and Georgie rode as far as the corner. A little piece up the road they met Alfred and Annie and David with the team and heavy wagon. Alfred stopped at the school of course and David also ran in for his overcoat. He and Annie were going up to McConachie's for the potatoes. This afternoon Janet came in at intermission and stayed until school was out. Ma and Pa got home at 5:40 tonight and Jenny and I were at tea. Ma went to see Lila Humphreys today and she had a chat with Mrs. Fear. Jenny has sore throat tonight �April 6 Thursday 4th 9:30 PM Today has been fine like its predecessors. Pa has been drawing wood up here all day. This afternoon I went over to Margaret McNab's to help her pick out a knitting pattern and ma and Jenny went down to Alfred's for a drive. I got home about 7 o'clock and they arrived about 7:30. Friday 5 10:00 pm Today has been clear and bright as usual. This morning pa was cutting Wood. This afternoon he and ma went to Sunley's on a visit, calling at Pat Lee's as they went to tell him about Alfred's barn. This evening about 5 o'clock David came home. I got him to go over to McNab's for milk. Alfred left about 5:30. Pa and ma got home about 8:40 tonight. I was baking today. Saturday 6 10:00 pm Today has been cloudy and windy with gleams of sunshine. This morning David went down to Alfred's with the horse and buggy as Alfred was going to Brookville to the teacher's meeting and his horse was working. Pa has been sawing and splitting wood all day. Tonight about 9:50 David came home and Emily and Miss Cunningham came with him. They were at the meeting and took the opportunity to come up. Georgie did not come home tonight. Sunday 7 9:40 pm Today has been fine but rather cool. This morning about 8:30 Georgie came home. His hand is very sore so that he cannot use it, so David will have to take his place tomorrow. About 10:30 Alfred and Annie and Bertie and Dan Talbot arrived. A few minutes afterwards Mr. & Mrs. McCaig came along on their way to church. They stopped at the gate and he came in. We girls and the boys were just coming in from inspecting the playhouses. He spoke to us and said he called to see Dan then he went on to the house and the rest followed while I went and chattered to Mrs. McCaig until he came out. About 2 o'clock Alfred hitched up his horse and he and Dan went up to McCaig's. Shortly afterwards Daivd hitched our horse for us and Jenny and I went to take Emily and Miss Cunningham back to school. We had a pleasant drive although we had to go very slow on account of the load. We left Emily at McPhails to walk the rest of the way. Mrs. McPhail made us stay to tea and we reached home at 9:10. Alfred has not returned yet for Annie and Bertie. Monday 8 9:00 pm Today has been fine but tonight the wind has risen and clouds obscure the moon. This morning Alfred arrived on foot having gone home sometime in the small hours. Ma and Annie and Bertie sat up for him last night until 12 o'clock and then went to bed in dispair. So this morning Jenny had to go and take them home, getting back about 11 o'clock and bringing Maggie to school. Today I trimmed Emily's hat and washed my nightdress which ma had just finished. Before tea I went over to McNab's for milk. Georgie's hand is some better tonight. �APRIL 7 Tuesday 9 9:30 pm Today has been cold and windy and rainy. This morning pa. and ma went down to Alfred's. They came back about 6:^40 tonight. Georgie went down to the post-office this afternoon but returned without, any letters, Alfred stayed to tea waiting for his return, and at last set off to meet him. Mr. Auld called today to see Alfred on business but did not come in. Today is Miss Kate McKeown' s wedding day. Rather a gloomy one. Wednesday 10 9:J30 pm. Today has been mild and showery and dull. This morning Alfred and Annie started up here on foot as Annie and I intended to go to Guelph with our horse but it began to rain and Annie went into Barnet Shultis's while Alfred came on. When the shower was over, she followed getting here about 9:30. She stayed to dinner and then went home in. despair of it clearing up. Alfred left with her as he was. going in, by the afternoon train, leaving George Hill in. charge of the schpgl, which he dismissed about 3 o'clock. About 3:30 Mr. Patrick Lee called to see Alfred on business and stayed a short time then left for the station. Today is Lucy Duffield's wedding day. Tonight's clear and starlight. Thursday 11 ll:1O pm. Today has been fine but not without clouds. This morning I got all ready the buggy at the door when, Alfred arrived, with his horse and buggy to say that Annie went to Guelph yesterday with him so I had to go by the train. Georgie drove me to the station and I got a return, ticket for 30 cts lasting four days. When I reached Guelph I went down to Carrie's and found the house empty so I went up town and met then on the street. Tonight Carrie and I went to a lecture in Kriox's church delivered by the Rev. Mr. Handford from Toronto. It was splendid and we enjoyed it immensely. We have just returned. He said among other funny things that if you only threw mud enough at a, man. some of it would, be sure to stick but if the man had sense enought to leave it alone until it dried it would rub off without any harm being done. He gave 2 very amusing and interesting accounts of Oliver Cromwell's boyhood and the pranks he imagined him playing. Oliver Cromwell was the subject of the Lecture and he did justice to it. Friday 12 9:00 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning Miss Eliza Hamilton called on her way to school and promised to come in to dinner which she did. This afternoon Carrie and I went up town to do some shopping and we called on Lila Hamphreys and saw the baby. She is going about quite smart. Mrs. Fear is there yet.. She and. Freddie came down, as far as the corner with us on their way to the post-office. I got a parasol for Emily today. Tonight Mr, Porter came home. He was not home last night as he went down to Hamilton instead and let the other man come up here. Mr. Porter has just come in. 9:40 �APRIL 8 Saturday 13 8:20 pm Today was fine but cold and very windy. This morning Carrie and I went up to Mr. Hamilton's. Just before we left Fanny Smith called and she stayed for a short time with Mrs Nevilles. We rode in the stage as far as the corner and then walked the rest of the way. I enjoyed my visit very much. The girls are so friendly. There are three girls and one boy in the family. Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton are away down to Toronto at present. Miss H walked back with us and went to the post-office. She called on her way home to say she got a card from her parents. Carrie has gone up town tonight with Mr. Porter to get him a hat. We got home a little after six o'clock otnight. I am going to bed with a headache. Sunday 14 8:30 pm Today has been very fine and warm. This morning Mr. Porter and Carrie and I went to Mr. Ball's church and Mrs Nevilles went to the Methodist. Mr. Porter's brother Andrew came down with him to dinner. After dinner the two gentleman set out for their father's. Tonight Mrs. N and Carrie and I went to the Methodist church. On our way home I was introduced to cousin Mary Day and she invited me to go and see her. Mr. Porter has not yet returned. Monday 15 8:30 pm Today has been dull and cool. This morning Miss Eliza Hamilton called to say they had got a letter from their parents and that the operation was successful. About 10 o'clock ma and Jenny arrived with the horse and buggy and I went up town with them to do some shopping then we went down to dinner. About 1:30 they started for home taking my things with them. I started for the station about 4:30. Carrie went up with me and saw me off. Just as we were starting Eliza H. came in on her way home. I walked home from Rockwood meeting Annie going in, chatted to her a few minutes and reached home at 6 o'clock and eat my supper. Pa came home at dark. I saw Margaret McNab as I passed there and Mrs. Maude. Tuesday 16 9:30 pm Today has been a fine breezy day. We washed today and got the clothes dried and folded tonight. This afternoon about 4 o'clock Annie came up with Prince and the buggy and brought a horse collar to take to Everton to get fixed. Alfred seftt her on with it and Jenny went with her for company. After they had gone the boys came with the team for pa's tools. About 6:30 pa came home and about 7:30 Jenny came. The Grangers are holding a meeting tonight. There are a good many there, two or three ladies among them. Planted my gladiolus root today. Wednesday 17 9:20 pm Today has been very fine and warm. This morning ma went with pa to Alfred's. Annie came back with her and they brought the spinning wheel. Then ma changed her dress and she and Annie went to Mrs. Scott's funeral. Mrs. James Black rode back with them and made them go in there to dinner and stay the afternoon. It was nearly 6 o'clock when they got here and I was over at McNab's for milk. They called for a shawl and then ma took Annie home and brought pa back. Jenny planted onions and sowed lettuce today. �APRIL 18 9:30 pm Today has been fine out. This afternoon it clouded up like rain. I was baking today and starching and ironing Emily's dark print dress. This afternoon Mrs. William Burns came over. She left shortly before 6 o'clock. Then Jenny harnessed the horse and ma went for pa. David came home with them. Good Friday 18 9:30 pm This morning it rained heavily for some time and there was one clap of thunder and flash of lightning. It continued dull until noon when it cleared a little but clouded again towards evening and rained a little. This morning we moved the stoves. Just as we had got things straightened a bit I took the lumbago in my back and had to keep quiet all the rest of the day. It is better tonight. After dinner David and Jenny got ready and started for Nassagawega. Tonight Alfred let his school out earlier and George Hill went home and changed his clothes and came back and accompanied Alfred home to go with him tomorrow morning to Emily's examination. Pa went to Rockwood this forenoon and got some strawberry plants and he and ma started them after dinner. Saturday 20 10:00 pm This morning about 2 o'clock there was a heavy thunderstorm. It commenced raining again about 7:30 but cleared up before noon and was very windy all the afternoon and evening. This forenoon Myra Laight called to pay ma some money she owed her. This afternoon a tramp called for something to eat. He was very civil. Ma and I were all alone. Tonight pa came home about 7 o'clock without his supper. David and Jenny have just got home. Easter Sunday 21 9:00 pm Today has been fine and mild. This morning Georgie came home about 9 o'clock. This afternoon there was Sunday school in the schoolhouse. Mr. McNab and Mr. Hugh Black were the teachers and they has very few scholars. Tonight we went down to church. There were not many there. Margaret McNab and John overtook us on our way down. My back was bad and I had to walk slow so she walked with me. Coming back Elsie and Agnes walked with us as far as the track and a little farther on Margaret and John overtook us again and walked as far as their place. Monday 22 9:20 pm This morning was dull and cold. About 8:30 it began to rain and continued to do so until late in the afternoon. It thundered and lightened for a short time about noon. Tonight pa came home early followed soon after by David. Tuesday 23 9:15 pm Today has been cold and windy with a dense fog and rain towards evening. This morning pa went down to Alfred's with the buggy. David went with him and brought the horse back and Alfred came up with him. Then Jenny sent David over to McNab's for buttermilk. At noon Mr. John Black called for some circulars ma had relating to some magnetic belts etc. At intermission ma sent for Lois Black to give her a paper she had forgotten to give Mr. Black. After tea I sent David over to McNabs for sweet milk. Pa came home tonight at 8 o'clock. �APRIL Wednesday 24 9:00 pm This morning was cloudy and warm. About 8:30 it began to rain and continued to be showery all day. We had several very heavy showers with some thunder and lightening. Pa went down this morning to work. David started shortly after and got nearly there when he met Henry coming up with wood so he came back and helped him unload and load up again with manure. This afternoon Henry came up again and brought the sugar kettle and leach barrel and a barrel for ashes and he took another load of manure home. About 5:30 two tramps called for something to eat. Pa came home about 6:30. Ma is very poorly with a cold. Thursday 25 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cool. This morning Georgie came up with a load of wood and took back manure, David going with him. This afternoon the two of them came up twice with loads. David stayed the last load. A tramp called this afternoon for something to eat. Pa came home just before dark. He had been to Rockwood and brought the papers. David went over to Maude's tonight to have a chat and came back about 9 o'clock. Friday 26 9:00 pm Today has been showery and warm. This morning pa and David went down to work at Alfred's. At 12 o'clock I started for Emily. On the road down the bolts came out of the front of the buggy and let me down. Dr. Wynn was just behind me and he came and fixed it all right and when I reached the blacksmith's shop I got a new bolt in. I met Emily just the other side of Brookville riding with Mr. McPherson so I had not so far to go and we reached home in good time. Pa and David came home shortly after. Saturday 2 7 9:20 pm Today has been fine and mild. Ma and I have been working hard all day to finish Emily's dress. David has a pain in his side and cannot work so he stayed at home today. We sent him over to McNab's tonight for milk. Pa came home at dark. Sunday 28 10:00 pm Today has been a strange day. This morning David and Emily and I went to the Presbyterian Church. It was very warm but cloudy with gleams of sunshine. This afternoon I went to take Emily back and it came on rain. We got two heavy showers going down and the second one we took refuge in the shed at Brookside but not before we got pretty wet. Coming home I got several showers but none of them very heavy until I got here when it came down very heavy. Pa was in bed and ma had to call him up. Georgie did not come home today. Monday 29 9:20 pm This morning it was raining steadily when I rose, and was rather misty but it cleared a little before noon but has been dull and showery all the afternoon. At 6 o'clock this morning, as I was preparing breakfast, Alfred came. He and Annie had been at Richard Talbot's all night and he had just come from there. Annie took the horse home and he walked on here from the corner. David went into school today and Mr. Lee came with George Hill in the forenoon. This afternoon pa went to Rockwood and tonight David went over to McNabs for milk. �11 APRIL Tuesday 30 9:00 pm This morning was dull and rather misty but it cleared somewhat th,i.s. afternoon. This morning pa went down to. work at Alfred's. David was cutting wood all day. Pa came home a little before 8 tonight, Jenny and I have been working at her dress all day. Today has been fine but windy. Tonight it clouded up and rained a little. We washed this morning and I was gardening this afternoon. David was cutting wood all day. Pa came home shortly after 6 o'clock. Charlie McNab was married yesterday, so George Hill told David tonight. Thursday 2 9:20 pm Today has been showery and tonight we had a heavy thunderstorm. This afternoon pa went down to Alfred's and made a packing box for ma and brought it home in the buggy and brought a bag of flour. David went to Rockwood to get some cotton for us and he heard that Charlie McNab is not married yet but will be next week. Jenny sowed beets today. Firday 3 9:10 pm Today has been one continuous downpour of rain. About 7 o'clock tonight it stopped and the clouds scattered a little and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the southeast. This afternoon David went fishing and caught a trout and came home dripping wet. We finished Jenny's dress today minus the buttons. Saturday 4 9:00 pm This morning it was raining heavy but it soon stopped and David went down and got some lime and we cleaned the kitchen today. It was 6 o'clock when we got through. Pa and David went down to Alfred's this morning and they came home about 7:30 tonight and Georgie came with them. Alfred and Annie were down to Mr. Cameron's today. Sunday 5 9:20 pm Today has been fine and rather cool. This morning David and George and I went to Eden to quarterly meeting. There were a great many there. During our absence Alfred and Annie called and left the children and when we came home they were at dinner. It was nearly 9 o'clock tonight when they came back and took Bertie home with them and left Maggie. Monday 6 8:3 0 pm Today has been a beautiful sunshiny day. This morning Georgie rose at five and started off to work. After breakfast pa and David went off to Edwards to work so we are alone tonight. Jenny and I cleaned upstairs today. I am so sleepy I am going to bed early. MAY Wednesday 1st 9:00 pm �May Tuesday 7 9:30 pm This morning it was raining heavy when I woke but it soon quit and turned out quite a fine day, very warm. Tonight a little after 8 we had a thunder shower but it is clearing off now. This morning we sprouted the potatoes and this afternoon, ma and I made soap and when we got that done I did some gardening, digging a bed and sowing my flower seeds. Wednesday 8 9:10 pm Today has been fine until about 5 o'clock when we had a smart shower and about six we had a dreadful rain with some thunder and lightening. It washed a lot of my flower seeds away. This morning Jenny and I washed the bed clothes and after dinner we washed the yarn. Tonight after school Jenny cleaned out the wood-shed. Thursday 9 9:20 pm Today has been fine but very windy. Tonight about 7 o'clock we had a furious storm of rain and wind but it did not last long It is now clear moonlight. This morning I did some gardening and Jenny went over to McNab's for buttermilk. After dinner an old man came in begging. This afternoon I sewed 12 blocks of my quilt together. After tea I did some more gardening. Ma Twisted a ball of cotton today. Friday 10 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cold and windy. This morning at 9 o'clock we had a heavy rain but it soon passed and the sun shone again. Tonight about 4:30 I started for Alfred's walking with Janet McKersie. Just the other side of the Rockwood turn we met Annie on her way here with the team and light waggon so I got in and came back with her. Then shortly after we got here pa and David came home. A little after Alfred and Annie started for Johnny Talbot's. They returned past here just before dark. Tonight I read the story aloud. Saturday 11 10:00 pm Today has been cloudy and cold and windy. This morning pa and David went down to Alfred's to work andtookthehorseandbuggy.Shegotsomethingsfor us and sent them home by the men tonight. Georgie came home with the rest about 8:30. Jenny and I shook the carpets this afternoon and put them down. Sunday 12 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cold and rather windy. This afternoon Norris Black came in to get the school key before Sunday School and Lois came in afterwards to bring it back. Tonight Jenny and I went to church and heard Mrs. Orr1 s funeral sermon. The church was crowded. We walked home with Maude's girls. �MAY 13 Monday 13 9:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. Pa and the boys went down to Alfred's this morning to work. Jenny and I washed today and got through before dinner. Last night there was a very hard frost. It made the trees in the woods look brown but it did not do much damage in the garden Tuesday 14 9:00 pm Today has been fine and rather milder. Last night we had a dreadful hard frost...Freezing everything stiff. This morning I poured water over some of the plants in the garden to thaw the frost. Jenny ironed this morning. This afternoon we all went down to Alfred's on a visit and explored most of the farm, had a very pleasant time. David came home with us tonight. I brought some daisy plants home with me. The Grangers meeting tonight. Wednesday 15 :30 pm Today has been fine and very pleasant. This morning I took David down to Alfred's and got the periwinkle plant and then I drove to Rockwood and got some knitting cotton and some letters. One was from Emily to me. This afternoon we starched a pair of curtains and got them dry and ma and Jenny made some cords and tassels to tie them back with. Ma went over to McNab's this morning and got some eggs. Charley is to be married tonight. Thursday 16 9:15 pm Today has been calm and mild. This morning I starched and dried the other pair of curtains. This afternoon I put them up. Ma and Jenny were gardening, planting the tomatoes etc. About 3:30 Lois Hill came and stayed to tea. About 6:30 George Hill came along and she went down to Rockwood with him. After that I practised a piece of music and then dug a little in the garden. Tonight I set bread. Friday 17 9:20 pm Today has been a beautiful sunshiny day. This morning I was baking. This afternoon Jenny and I went over to see Myra Laight. We found her doing her Saturday's work as she intends going to Guelph tomorrow. We enjoyed our visit very much though. She gave us some sweet music, singing some very pretty pieces. We got home at 7:50 Saturday 18 9:00 pm Another beautiful day but cloudy and dull tonight. This morning Jenny planted the corn. Tonight she went for pa and David. Georgie did not come with them but he has just now arrived. Tonight about 7 o'clock Mr. Burns called to tell pa the hay he promised us is musty. Sunday 19 9:00 pm Today has been a miserable dull wet day. We did not get out anywhere. This afternoon Georgie had to go down to Alfred's as Henry was going to be away. There were not many at Sunday School. Mr. McNab and Mr. Hugh Black came as usual. �MAY Monday 20 9:20 pm Today has been pleasant but windy and showery. This morning pa and David went down with the horse and buggy for Annie to come up with. But Maggie was sick so she could not leave and Alfred brought the horse home. This afternoon about 3 o'clock Mr. Townsend came and stayed to tea. About 4 we had a heavy shower and another about 6. After tea Alfred and Mr. T. set off for Alfreds just as it was beginning to rain and were out in the last shower. Tuesday 21 9:30 pm Today has been dull and cool. This forenoon ma drove up to Johnny Talbots to ask if they had heard from Tom and then down to Alfred's. About 11 o'clock James and Thomas Black brought a load of hay. This afternoon Jenny went over to McNab's for buttermilk and she got some brides cake. Ma got home about 8:30 tonight. Wednesday 22 9:30 pm Last night there was a white frost but it did not seem to do much harm. Today has been fine and warm. This morning Jenny went down and brought Annie and the children up. Annie wanted ma to fix her dress so they were working at that all day. This afternoon Jenny and I went to Rockwood to get the horse shod and we took Bertie with us. After tea I took Annie and the children home and brought back a bag of flour. Today Jenny planted the cucumbers. Thursday 23 9:20 pm Today has been another beautiful day. This morning I ironed Emily's dresses and Jenny planted the beans. After dinner I went down for Emily and ma went with me as far as Mr. Wetherald's. I met Emily on the big hill. We went into Wetherald's and stayed to tea and a Mrs. Marshall came in to tea. We reached home at 8:20 tonight. Friday 2 4 9:15 pm Sometime during last night we had a thunder shower and this forenoon was dull and threatening but it cleared up beautiful and bright about noon and continued so all day although rather windy. It is very warm tonight and the mosquitoes are humming. There was a picnic today at the Erin school. Maude's girls were there and they called in for a drink tonight on their way home and they said there were a good many there and they enjoyed themselves. This afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock Georgie came home and went fishing. About 7 Alfred and Annie went by on their way to her mother's. They stopped talking for awhile with Emily. I got the pleating ready for Annie's dress today. Jenny sowed the rest of the carrots. Saturday 2 5 10:30 pm Today has been warm and bright but very windy making it very unpleasant riding on account of the dust. This morning we expected Alfred to call on his way home but as he did not come before 10 o'clock Emily and I went to Guelph. We returned home about 4 o'clock. Annie and Dan Talbot called about 3 but as we were not at home Annie went on home and Dan went over to Alex Burns to the raising where Alfred had gone. He came back about 6:30 and said Alfred was coming down with Johnny after the raising was over. So he did come but it was after 9 o'clock. He and Johnny came in and chatted for awhile and then they all left and I read the story aloud to pa. He got home about 6. David went over to the raising and came home from there shortly before Alfred came. Georgie did not come home tonight. �MAY 15 Sunday 26 9:00 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning David and Emily and Jenny went up to the Centre church to quarterly meeting. Alfred and Annie were there with the children. They wanted the girls to go up to Talbot's to dinner but Jenny wouldn't so Emily went and they took our horse and buggy and David and Jenny came home with their rig. About 5 o'clock they came down here and stayed to tea and went home about 8:30. I did not get out at all today as it kept me so late getting tea tonight. They took our buggy tonight and left theirs for us to take Emily down in the morning. Monday 2 7 9:15 pm Today has been a beautiful day with high wind. This morning Jenny went down with Emily and pa and the boys went off to work before breakfast so ma and I were alone at that meal. I washed today and ma went over to McNab's to spend the afternoon. Jenny got home about 4 o'clock. She had to come by Alfred's to change the buggies so she got her dinner there. Ma came home about 8 o'clock. Tuesday 28 9:30 pm Today was fine but cool. This morning ma and I went down to Alfred's to help Annie with her dress. This afternoon we were busy sewing at when Sydney Shultz and Annie Dunbar came in. Annie had to run away to bake something for tea and she left me to entertain her company. They left shortly before we did. We reached home about 8:30. I brought the dress skirt with me and the trimming and I have to finish it for her. Wednesday 29 10:00 pm Today was fine but cold and since dinner cloudy and dull. This morning Jenny washed the flannels and this afternoon she and I went over to Socketts. We found Lucy busy whitewashing and baking. Had a pleasant time and got home about 9:30. Thursday 30 10:20 pm Today has been fine but cool and windy. This afternoon Jenny drove down to Alfred's for some bags to put the sets in tomorrow and while she was away Mary McCaig came to spend the afternoon. Jenny came back about 3:30. Alfred stayed to tea and then took our horse and buggy and went up to Everton and to Mrs. Talbots and brought Dan Talbot down with him. They got here about 9:30 and after putting away the horse they came in for a few minutes and then started for Alfred's on foot. Mary went away just before dark and Jenny and I went with her as far as Hugh Black's gate. I set bread tonight. Friday 31 9:30 pm Today has been a real summer day, warm and bright. I have been busy baking all day. Ma and Jenny cut the sets this morning for planting tomorrow. I went over to McNab's this forenoon for buttermilk. They were busy house-cleaning. I watered some of the garden tonight. �16 JUNE Saturday 1 9:10 pm Today has been another summer's day, very warm. This morning ma and Jenny went down to Alfred's. Jenny went to help plant potatoes. They took two bags with them and then ma came back and got the other two and then brought the horse home. Tonight we got tea at five and then I went for pa and Jenny. David stayed to help Henry finish covering what they had planted and then he was going to Rockwood. He has not come yet nor George. Tonight I watered the garden again. Sunday 2 Today was very warm and bright and dusty. We did not go out in the morning but tonight Jenny and I went down to church. The boys went off somewhere for a walk directly after dinner and did not come back until nearly 7 o'clock. Alfred and Annie went up to her mother's and called here on their way back tonight. As we were coming home from church James Black and George Hill overtook us this side of Maude's gate and came the rest of the way with us. When we got home we found N.S. here who stayed some time. Monday 3 9:20 pm This morning we had a couple of light showers. This afternoon was very warm and fine. About 5 o'clock George Moore called to see Alfred who was in the school and stayed chatting to him outside for some time. Shortly after he left Annie came to get a bag of potatoes as they had not enough to finish the field. We put up the potatoes and then tea was ready and she stayed to tea. Just before dark Mr. Hunter's little boy came over for water and he came in to see if we wanted to buy some cabbage plants as his mother had more than she wanted. We did not take any. Tuesday 4 11:00 pm This morning was fine but the wind rose and drove up the clouds and this afternoon was dull and tonight very cold and windy. This morning we started for Uncle Watson's and took ma as far as Ann Eliza's and left her and then Jenny went into Uncles and I went on to Atkinson's to take the pattern and get some money and got back to Uncle's in time for dinner. A little after 7 we started for home called for ma and got home about 10:30. Ann Eliza sent a jar of milk home by me. I forgot to say Thomas Hill called this morning before we left and brought a postal card for Alfred. Wednesday 5 9:30 pm Today has been fine but cool and windy. This morning a tramp called here for his breakfast. This afternoon Alfred let out school early as he was going to Guelph so Janet McKersie came in to have a chat and stayed until nearly five then she left and I went over to McNab's for two pounds of butter. Mr & Mrs. McNab had just returned from Mount Forest where they went on Monday. Tonight we watered the garden and then covered some of the things in case of frost. �JUNE Thursday 6 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day but cool. This afternoon Jenny and I went over to John Black's and ma went with us as far as Hugh Black's. We had a pleasant visit. Lorrie came home for good last Friday night. Tonight I called for ma and Jenny came on home. It was 9:30 when we got home. Friday 7 9:00 pm Today has been dull and cold and drizzling rain most of the time. While we were at dinner David came for Alfred as a man had come to look at the farm. This afternoon Jenny did her Saturday's work so that she can go to Guelph tomorrow if it is fine. Tonight pa came home sick with a cold and pain in the stomach. Saturday 8 10:00 pm Today has been dull and cold and windy. After dinner pa went to Guelph by the train. Sometime after David came with the gun and shot a chipmunk and a little while after Alfred came for our horse to go down to Brookville as his horses's feet were sore. Awhile after that Joe Moore came along with a load of hay and David went with him to Rockwood. He returned shortly before dark and Pa came home about 6:30 and brought a pair of shoes for David and two magazines. Georgie came just after we lit the lamp and I was beginning to read aloud "Oswald the Unknown". Tonight about 9:30 Emily came bringing the horse home. She had come up with Alfred. Georgie brought ma a letter from Richard. Sunday 9 9:30 pm Today has been warmer and a beautiful day. This morning Emma Tolton called here to ask the way to Alfred's. Shortly afterwards Alfred and Annie and Miss Tolton passed here on their way to Tom Talbot's. Tonight Emily and Jenny and the boys and I went down to church. Alfred and Annie came just before we started, stayed to get their tea and then followed us. Mr. Greenwood preached a splendid sermon. Coming home Jenny rode with Annie as far as the corner and Alfred walked with Emily as far as the railroad and went up that way. Monday 10 9:30 pm Today has been fine but not particularly bright with a cool west wind. About 5:30 pm we had a nice steady shower which continued sometime. This morning I went down with Emily. Pa left before we rose. We passed Jim Collins on the road. Emily had to go to Reids for the key and her watch and then she rode back with me as far as the school. I reached home about 12:30. They commenced road-work today down there. Jenny washed today. A man called at the school today with some bills describing a performance he intends to have here next Monday. Alfred stayed to tea tonight and then went up to Mr. John Stewarts. �JUNE Tuesday 11 9:30 pm Today has been fine interspersed with light showers. This morning ma and Jenny went to Guelph and I washed the flannels and ironed. Alfred brought me a newspaper Richard had sent me. It was after 6 o'clock tonight when ma and Jenny got home. They went to Mr. Humphrey's today and saw Ruth and got their dinner. Lila is going down to London to stay for awhile soon and Ruth will keep house. Jenny got a new pair of shoes today. Wednesday 12 9:10 pm Today has been a beautiful fine, calm day. I made a pair of pants for George today. This afternoon Jenny went over to McNabs for butter but came back without any. They are going to churn tomorrow. Tonight Jenny sowed the carrot seed where the other did not come up and I watered the garden. Thursday 13 9:20 pm Today has been another beautiful day. This forenoon Annie came up with two bags of wheat in the buggy and called here on her way to Everton mill but Alfred sent her back to Rockwood, a team that was passing taking the bags for her. This P.M., ma and Jenny went down there to take David's shoes and George's pants intending to call at McNab's on their way home for butter but soon after they left Agnes and Elsie came along and brought 4 lbs of butter. Ma and Jenny got home about 7:30. I made a pair of moleskin pants for David today. Tonight I watered the garden. Friday 14 9:40 pm Today has been very fine and warm almost hot. This afternoon I went up to John McNab's to spend the afternoon. About five Annie came up for Alfred and stayed some time. They left sometime before I came. I got home just at 7 o'clock. Then I changed my dress and Jenny and I watered the garden. Tonight I set bread. Saturday 15 11:40 pm Today has been very hot and bright. Since dark it has been sprinkling rain. This morning I baked bread and scrubbed. This afternoon I went down to Alfred's to fix Annie's dress and bring pa home. Mr. & Mrs Cameron and Miss Bowfield were there but I did not see them as I did not go into the room. David went off somewhere to play ball tonight and did not come home until after nine. Georgie came home just at nine. Jenny and I watered the garden. Tonight I read a story aloud. Sunday 16 9:00 pm Last night we had some thunder and lightning and a little rain. Today has been hotter than any preceeding one and I put on thinner clothes. Tonight Jenny and I went to church. Dr. Curry preached a short sermon. There was not much of a turnout. �JUNE Monday 17 1:00 am Today has been very fine and cooler. This afternoon at intermission I had a chat with Janet McKersie and after school I drove down to Alfred's and gave Janet a ride that far. I got some flour and groceries and then went to Rockwood to post a card to Mary Watson and get some groceries for Annie. Tonight Professor Huntsman gave an exhibition in the school house. McKersie's girls came up early. There were a good many there. Ma went in with Mrs. John Black. Lorrie was not well so she did not come. Annie came late and did not come into the school. This morning I starched my print dresses and white skirts. Tuesday 18 9:10 pm Another fine warm day. This morning Professor Huntsman did not come for his things until nearly nine o'clock and as he had the key the children could not get into the school till he came so Janet McKersie came into the house and stayed till the bell rang. Tonight shortly before 6 o'clock Annie passed on her way home bringing Mrs. Richard Talbot down to their place. Jenny and I watered the garden tonight and I transplanted some petunias. Wednesday 19 9:30 pm Today has been the warmest day we've had yet. This morning ma went down to Alfred's to get the lard and the cake tins and she found them all in bed excepting the men and Mary. This morning while she was away Thomas Hill called to leave a letter for Alfred. This afternoon I went over to McNab's for buttermilk and stayed some time to cool myself. Mr. McNab and Betsy went away this morning to Wawanosh and will not be back until Monday. After tea I went up to see Myra Laight and ask her to the raising and from there over to Black's to ask Lorrie. It was after nine when I got home. Thursday 20 9:30 pm Today has been very warm and fine until about 5 o'clock when it clouded up and between 7 and 8 it came quite a gentle shower. This morning ma went for Ann Eliza and got home about 11:30. Tonight after tea I took her home and got 8 lbs of butter and some buttermilk. Coming home I called at the postoffice and got the papers and a letter from Emily. From there home I got the benefit of the shower. It was about 8:10 when I reached home. Alfred sold his farm yesterday for $4,000.00. Friday 21 9:00 pm Today has been showery but a beautiful growing day, very warm. We were busy baking all day. We baked 13 loaves of bread, 190 buns, 6 sponge cakes and 10 railroad cakes for the raising. Tonight after tea ma went down with a load of provisions. Just as she was starting pa came. He had not had his tea, having come from Rockwood. He says David went for Emily this afternoon Ma got home about 8 o'clock. �JUNE Saturday 22 Today has been dull and drizzling rain most of the time with several smart showers and after dark a heavy rain. This morning ma and pa went down with another load of provision and ma came back with the horse. About 11 o'clock ma and I went down with some more. I stayed there and ma came home again and she and Jenny came down in the afternoon. We had a good time in spite of the rain. There were a great many there. Reids and McPhails's from Nassagaweya were there. After the tables were cleared away we had dancing in the driving house until 10:30 when we had tea. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Pa and ma came home at dark. Dan Talbot took Emily home and then came back for Jenny and me. It was 1:20 am when we got home. Sunday 23 9:10 pm Today has been dull and showery but not quite so wet as yesterday. This morning it was late when we rose. When we finished breakfast it was 9:40. Shortly after 12 o'clock Reids and McPhails came and Eva Talbot with them. A very little while after Mr. & Mrs. Talbot came along and called for her. About 2:30 we had dinner. After that we went into the school. There was James and Nancy Reid and Willie and Katie McPhail. They left for home about 3:30 taking Emily with them. Between 4 and 5 o'clock ma and pa went down to Alfred's to get some things as pa intends to go away with the horse in the morning. They have just returned. We all took a piece tonight instead of supper. Monday 24 9:10 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning pa went to Mr. Bathgate's and from there to Cousin Robert's to begin work and ma went along to bring the horse back. She stayed there to dinner and on her way home called at uncle David's to see aunt Susan who is very ill. She reached home about 5:30. Shortly before she came a lame man called, trying to sell some trifles but I had no money. This morning on their way out they met Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson and got the $4.00 they owed us. Tonight about 7:30 Mr. McNab came home bringing Mrs. McNab and Betsy. We saw him go down this afternoon to meet them Tuesday 25 9:00 pm Today has been very warm and fine. This morning Thomas Hill called with a letter for Alfred and shortly afterwards Alfred came in haste to get the mortgage as he was going to Guelph and George Hill taught all day for him. Jenny ironed this morning. Tonight after tea Jenny and I went up to Mr. Burn's bush for fungus and we got as many as we could carry. Going up we met Thomas Hill. Coming home we met Lois and stopped a few minutes talking to her. Wednesday 26 9:20 pm Today has been fine and very warm and this afternoon very windy. This afternoon ma and Jenny went to Rockwood to see Mr. Wetherald and from there to Alfred's to get some things. They got home between 4 and 5 o'clock. Tonight we had strawberries for tea. After tea I hoed weeds in the garden and while I was so employed Alfred and Annie came by on their way to Johnny Talbots. �JUNE Thursday 2 7 9:30 pm Today has been very warm and fine. This morning a man called with strawberries. This afternoon another man called on the same errand and ma bought 3 baskets for 25 cts. Tonight I watered some things in the garden. Friday 28 9:30 pm Today has been a scorching hot day, everybody puffing for air. This morning I baked and melted the lard to salt it. This afternoon I cut out my Muslin jacket. Tonight about 5 o'clock Jenny went for pa as he has to go to Guelph tomorrow. Janet McKersie came in before she left to see if we had got a bill of the performance in Rockwood next Monday night. Another strawberry man called here today. Pa and Jenny have not come yet. Saturday 29 10:00 pm Today has been very hot but not so calm consequently more bearable. This morning ma and pa went to Guelph by the train. Alfred and Annie also went. Jenny drove down to Emily's for her trunk so I was alone all day. In the forenoon Mr. John Moore Sen. called to see pa but left on being told he was away. Tonight Emily came home with Jenny and they overtook pa and ma at our gate. It was about 6 o'clock. David had to walk all the way home and got here about 10. Georgie did not come tonight. Sunday 30 9:20 pm Today has been hotter than ever, scarcely a breath of air stirring until near evening when a little breeze sprang up. Tonight Fmily and I went down to church to hear the new minister. He seems to be a pretty good preacher. Coming home Mr. David Shultz walked with us as far as his place. Ann Jane Maude joined us this side of the railroad and came the rest of the way with us. Georgie came home this morning between 9 and 10. JULY Monday 1st Today has been another suffocating day. The boys washed the buggy this morning then they changed their clothes and went to Guelph by train. This afternoon pa and ma went down to Alfred's and Alfred and Annie had gone to Action for shingles. When our folks came home we got an early tea and just as we finished N.S. came for me. While he got his supper I got ready and we wnet down to Rockwood. The girls followed soon after. We saw the horse race and the Calithumpians and then we went to the concert in the hall. We enjoyed ourselves very well. It was nearly 1 o'clock A.M. when we got home. Tuesday 2 9:00 pm Today has been very warm. This afternoon we had a light shower or two. This morning we rose at 4:30 and snatched a hasty breakfast and then I went ot take pa and David as far as the Centre Inn. Emily met me in Rockwood on my way back and I took her down to school and got some cones. Then I came back to Mrs Wetheralds and put in the horse to rest and got my dinner and stayed till the rain was over. Then I came home. Mr. & Mrs. Wetherald are just on the eve of moving into Rockwood. She gave me a tiny plant and a bracket made of fungus. David has just come with the news that Aunt Susan died this morning and is to be buried tomorrow . Cousin Robert brought him as far as Rockwood. �JULY Wednesday 3 9:30 pm Today has been dull and showery and a little cooler. This morning Jenny and I washed. A little after 12 ma started for pa, taking his clothes with her to go to the funeral. Shortly after she left Annie came for Alfred. He gave half a day holiday. This afternoon David took the gate hinge to Rockwood to get it fixed. He came back about 4 o'clock. It was after 9 when ma got home. Thursday 4 9:40 pm Today has been warm but cloudy and sunshiny at intervals. This morning Jenny rinsed the clothes and hung them out. David went over to McNab's for buttermilk and I commenced a rustic fram of cones etc. Tonight after tea David went away to cousin Robert's to work and I folded the clothes. Friday 5 9:30 pm Today has been a beautiful day with a cool breeze. This morning I ironed and a man called inquiring the road to Rockwood. Alfred gave a half holiday today to attend Miss Young's examination. There is no more school for six weeks. Saturday 6 10:00 pm Today has been very warm and bright. This afternoon I worked at my muslin jacket. Tonight about 8:30 pa and Georgie came home. David stayed at cousin Robert's. Alfred and Annie went to Guelph today. Pa brought the papers tonight and I read the story aloud. Sunday 7 10:00 pm Today has been exceedingly hot. This morning Georgie and I went down to bring Emily home. We reached there just as they were getting their dinner. After dinner we went down to the village to church. Nancy and Katie went first to Sunday School Mr. MacMillan took Emily in his buggy and Archie Reid hitched his horse to our buggy and took Georgie and me. Coming home Nancy and Katie rode with us and we had a smart ride. After tea we started for home and reached here about 9:30. Alfred and Annie had just driven in and we stayed outside talking to them for some time. Monday 8 9:45 pm Today the weather has been variable, sunshine and rain, following one another in quick succession but withal very hot. This morning pa waited some time for it to clear up but at last he and George set off for Alfred's. Alfred had arranged to go with pa and bring the horse home as he wanted to see several people on business today. He arrived here just before dark. This afternoon two men came in with trays of images on their heads and one came in to try to sell some but we did not buy. He spoke very imperfect English and looked like Italian. �JULY 23 Tuesday 9 10:15 pm Today has been a scorching hot day. This morning ma and Emily and I went to Guelph. Before we left home Alfred and George came along and told us Annie was in Rockwood to get some paris green and as she could not get it we were to get it in Guelph so we looked for her but could not see her. We drove up to Dr. McCullough's to get some medicine for Emily. Ma came back as far as the station and went in by train. We drove in. While ma was at the station Annie came. She had been all the way up here and finding we were gone hurried down before the train left. It was dreadful hot in town. We went down to Carrie's to dinner. She and her aunt have been quite ill but are better now. We stayed there until 4 o'clock then we had some shopping to do and ma missed the train and had to ride out with us. We reached home about 8 o'clock. Alfred and George came along on their way home about 9 so we sent the things by them that Annie sent for. Tonight some Grangers came but they did not stay long. I got a pair of fourmella shoes today for $1.25 Wednesday 10 9:55 pm Today has been a little cooler than yesterday and rather cloudy. This morning Jenny and I rose early intending to go down to pick potatoe bugs but there came quite a shower and it looked so like heavy rain that we put it off until this pm. About 3:30 we started and we returned about 7:30. When we came Emily proposed that I should change my dress and she and I would drive into Rockwood to get the buggy seat and call at the postoffice. We did so and had a very pleasant drive reaching home about 9. Thursday 11 9:20 pm Today has been cooler and cloudy most of the time. Towards evening it began to rain and rained steadily for some time. It is raining now. This morning I washed the flannels and coloured clothes. This afternoon I trimmed Emily's hat. Tonight I set bread. Friday 12 9:00 pm Today it has been raining most of the time. This morning I baked and Jenny ironed Emily's dress and some starched things. Tonight about 5 o'clock the girls went to Rockwood to get the papers and get a shoe put on one of Jessie's feet. They got back about 7:40. Saturday 13 10:15 pm Today has been beautiful and bright. Today Hugh Black was buried. This afternoon a man called to sell fruit trees. Tonight I went for pa and David and met them just this side of uncle David's gate. Georgie came soon after we got home. Sunday 14 9:30 pm Today has been exceedingly warm. This evening Emily and Jenny and I and the boys went down to church. There was no service in the Presby- terian church today so we had a good many of them there tonight. Coming home Elsie and Margaret McNab walked with us as far as John's. �JULY 24 Monday 15 9:20 pm Today has been very warm and fine but it is cooler tonight and looks like rain. This morning Georgie went first, then pa and David. They took the horse to keep her out there this week. Jenny and I washed today and had all done by 10:30 am. Tonight after tea me went over to McNab1 s for butter and brought home some cherries. Emily and Jenny went to meet her and I folded the clothes. Tonight after dark one of Hunter's boys came over for water and came in to ask if we would buy some berries. We replied in the negative and he left. Tuesday 16 10:40 pm Today has been exceedingly hot. This morning I ironed and Emily and Jenny went for raspberries. They came home shortly after 12 with about a quart. They were very hot and tired they had to walk so far. Tonight after tea they went over to McNab's for the butter and they did not get back until after 9 o'clock. I watered the garden tonight. Wednesday 17 10:20 pm Today has been hotter than yesterday with a warm wind. About 4:30 Emily and Jenny started for Alfred's. About 5 o'clock we had a smart shower accompanied by wind. It did not last long and shortly after sundown I was sitting at the front door when Mary McCaig came along and asked me to go with her for a drive. So I changed my dress and went. It was nearly 10 when I got home and the girls had just returned. Written Sunday 21 9:00 am Thursday 18 - early in the morning I walked down to Alfred's and got there while they were eating breakfast. Annie had to drive the reaper so I had to help Mary. Shortly after 12 o'clock it came on a heavy thunder shower so Annie and I got some sewing done at her dress that afternoon. It was very hot and close before the rain. Friday 19 was dreadful hot. I came up home in the morning with Prince and the buggy for a bag of oats, went back again in time to take out the lunch. We baked and ironed that day. Alfred got stung by a bee on one of his eyes. Saturday 20 was very close and oppressive in the morning but a breeze sprang up before night. Georgie was sick all day and did not eat any dinner and scarcely any breakfast and a little supper but he managed to work all day. He drove part of the afternoon. He and I walked home after sundown. Pa and David were here Sunday 21 9:00 pm Today has been quite cool and pleasant but towards evening quite windy making it rather disagreeable to go out. This morning ma and pa went to Alfred's for a drive and stayed to dinner and then Alfred and Annie drove up with them on their way to her mother's. Tonight Emily and Jenny and David and I went to church. Coming home Maude's walked with us. Mr. Masson read the pastorial address tonight. �JULY Monday 22 9:00 pm Today has been fine and cool but very windy. This morning we rose early and Jenny went off for berries and pa and David went out to their work and George and I rode with them as far as the corner and then walked the rest of the way. When we got here Alfred and Annie were out loading in the field. George went to them. They got in 14 loads and then Annie came in and Henry took her place and they are now getting the 15th load. Mr. Carter and Henry have been cradling and binding all day. Tonight after tea I drove over to Mr. Lee's to get him to come to finish the barn. He was at Anstee's harvesting and I had to go there. He says he cannot come until next week. It was dusk when I got home. Tuesday 23 8:40 pm Today has been very pleasant, a little warmer than yesterday and not so windy. Today they finished cutting the field against the road. After tea they drew in the rakings out of the other field and a load of what they cut today and they are now getting another. I helped unload the load that was in the barn and then went in the field and threw the sheaves into heaps until dark. I must now go and wash the children. Mary washed the clothes today. Wednesday 24 9:20 pm Today has been very warm and very fine. This morning Jenny came down early to see about the potato bugs. She picked what there was and then came in and took the lunch to the barn. She went home between 3 and 4 o'clock pm. Today they finished drawing in the wheat in the front field that they cut yesterday. Thursday (written Friday morning) Today the weather has been variable. This morning it was fine, towards noon it became cloudy and about 5 o'clock it began to rain and has continued to do so ever since with very slight abatement. This morning Jenny came down just as I started for home with the horse and buggy to bring a bag of oats and the pitchfork and gun. I got back again about 9:30 am. This afternoon Jenny helped in the barn. Maggie has been in the house all day with a sore foot. After tea they unloaded the load in the barn and then Jenny and I started for home as the rain had slackened but looked like a wet time. We arrived about 8 o'clock without getting very wet. Friday 2 6 9:00 pm Today has been a pouring day. The rain fell without ceasing until about 4 o'clock pm when it cleared a little but drizzled again a little after 4. About 5 Alfred and Annie with Maggie came up and took tea and stayed chatting awhile and then left for the doctor's to ask his opinion on Maggie's foot. Annie was up with her all night. �Saturday 27 26 9:30 pm Today has been a beautiful fine pleasant day. Jenny & I rose at 4 this morning and went for berries. We got very wet but we got a patent pail full and got home shortly after two o'clock. Last night after we got to bed pa and David came home. This morning pa went down to Alfred's and from there to Guelph by train and Alfred and Annie went with him. David also went down to Alfred's to spend the day. Emily scrubbed the floor and baked bread and when we came home she and ma went down to Alfred's for a waist pattern and from there to Rockwood for sugar for the berries and then home calling on their way home at Margaret McNab's for buttermilk. When they got home and delivered their parcels ma turned around and drove back to meet pa. Tonight shortly before dark Hunter's boy brought us a present from his mother of a mess of butter beans. Our boys have just come home. Sunday 28 9:20 pm Today has been fine and very pleasant. This forenoon David went over to Hill's to see George and came home about 4:30 pm.After dinner the girls and George went for a walk up to Wm. Burns's bush. They came back shortly after David. Tonight Emily and I and the boys went to church and ma and pa went over to Mr. Burns's. Maude's girls walked with us coming home. Going down we met Peter Talbot and Mrs. Tovell going to Alfred's. Monday 2 9 8:10 pm Today has been cool and calm and cloudy.Towards evening it began to sprinkle a little and now it is raining quite a shower. This morning Jenny and I rose at 4 o'clock and got a bite and then started for berries. Georgie left for Alfred's just before us. After breakfast David went down also and pa drove av^sr to Armstrong's to see whether they were ready for building. They will not be ready until next week. This afternoon he and ma went down to Alfred's just before we got home which was about 3:20. They returned in time for tea. We got the two cans full of berries. We have got six jars all together of berries. Tuesday 30 8:30 pm Today has been dull and drizzling rain falling most of the time. This morning pa went down to Alfred's to work. This afternoon Georgie came past on his way to Everton mill with a grist of new wheat. Shortly after Alfred came along with the buggy on his way to McArthur's to see about the thrashing. Georgie came back just before dark and called here for some oats, there was not quite a bag full. Tonight about 8 o'clock pa came home. About 20 minutes after David came. He had been to Rockwood and brought Emily her cheque and some papers. The cheque is for $61.76 Wednesday 31 8:40 pm Today has been fine but somewhat cloudy. This morning pa and David went away after breakfast and ma drove down about 10 o'clock. After dinner we three girls went over to Myra Laight's and spent the afternoon. Coming home up their lane we met old Mrs. Black, Mrs. Hugh Black and Mrs. Jackson Black and old Mr. Black. When we got home we found ma and pa here. Thomas Hill is helping Mr. Laight with his harvest. AUGUST Thursday 1st 9:30 pm Today has been threatening but a light shower was the only result. �August 27 This morning the girls drove down to Brookville for Emily's money and pa rode with them as far as Alfred's. The girls got back shortly after 11 o'clock am. This afternoon we three girls went over to Cousin Ann Eliza's and enjoyed our visit very much. We reached home about 8:30 Friday 2 9:00 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning I baked and Jenny ironed. This afternoon we three went down to George Ramshaw's to spend the afternoon. On our way down we called at Alfred's to leave Annie's dress waist and then we went on to McKersies' to ask them to name a day for coming to our place. They promised to come next Thursday. From there we went to Ramshaw's. It was 8:30 tonight when we got home. Pa came home just before us. Saturday 3 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day but tonight is very warm. This morning Mr. Wm Burns came over with a load of hay before we were up and pa got up and helped unload it. After breakfast ma and Emily started for Guelph and pa rode with them as far as the corner. They got home at 6:30 tonight and Jenny and I had just finished tea. They brought me a pair of new leather shoes and a necktie for Jenny and some frilling and a linen dress for Emily ready made and ma got a dress and shawl and gloves and shoes for herself and a pair of pants and boots for Georgie. Pa did not get home until late and the boys did not come at all. Sunday 4 9:00 pm Today has been pleasant but rather warm. This morning about 8 o'clock the boys came without their breakfast. Shortly after 9 we three girls started for church it being quarterly meeting. It was nearly one when we got home again. Tonight it looked so threatening that we dare not venture but after tea we all went for a walk up the road. This afternoon Mr. McNab came in for the school key and in a short time brought it back. He only had two scholars a boy and a girl. Monday 5 9:00 pm Today has been variable. This afternoon we had a heavy shower accompanied by thunder and lightning but it cleared off before dark. This morning the men went away together with the horse and buggy They were thrashing at Alfred's today and will be tomorrow and they have our horse. Jenny and I washed today and got the clothes dried before the rain. Tonight pa and David came home about 8:30. Tuesday 6 10:00 pm Today has been fine and warm most of the time. Just before daybreak this morning we had a dreadful storm of wind and rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in almost one continuous flash and roll and the house shook with the force of the wind. At noon we had a heavy thunder shower. Tonight it is clear and calm. Pa's head was bad all day and he was unable to go down to Alfred's so David went alone this morning. He came home about 9 o'clock tonight and he says they were threshing all day and there is over 500 bushels of wheat alltogether. �AUGUST 28 Wednesday 7 9:20 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning pa and David went out to Armstrong's to work and Emily went along to bring the horse back. She got home shortly after 11 o'clock am. This afternoon we three girls went down to Acton to get our photos taken. We had just started when Janet McKersie drove up with the team and we stopped to speak to her. Last night after we went to bed Janet and Fanny came up to tell us they could not come tomorrow as they had promised as they were going to thresh that day. So today Janet came to say they could come as the threshers were not coming till Saturday. When we returned from Acton we found the house shut up, ma being away. She returned just at dark having walked all the way to Alfred's and home again. Alfred and A n n i e w e re away or she would not have walked home I guess. They called tonight on their way home to borrow our sewing machine as Annie's will not work. Thursday 8 10:50 pm Today has been a beautiful day but very windy and very warm. This morning ma went to Guelph by the train and Emily took her to the station and waited in Rockwood until she returned by the 11 o'clock train. It was nearly 12 when they reached home. This afternoon the girls came about 2:30. Fanny and Janet first and Louisa some time after. We had a pleasant time and tonight at dark Jenny and I hitched the horse and took them home. We called at Alfred's going down and Jenny stayed there while I took the girls home. When I came back I drove up and got a bag of rye and Jenny got some apples. We got the girls photos tonight. Alfred and Annie were drawing in peas when we left. Henry and George in the field and they in the barn. Friday 9 10:00 pm Today has been fine but dreadful windy and warm. This morning ma and Emily drove over to Laight's for some butter and got 2 lbs then they went to McNab's and got some buttermilk. After dinner we three girls drove over to Sunley's to spend the afternoon. We had a pleasant time and reached home at 9 o'clock. Ma spend the afternoon with Mrs. Hunter and came home tonight when she saw the light and knew we were home. Saturday 10 9:20 pm Today has been fine but windy. This morning I finished sewing my quilt together. This afternoon I went for pa and David. As I was going I called at the blacksmith shop and got a shoe put on the pony then I went on and called at Ann Eliza's to leave her jar and speak for butter. Then I went on to the mill and went into Uncle Watson's and got my supper and got some harvest apples, then we came home, calling at the post office on our way to see if our photos had come but they had not. Georgie has not come yet. �AUGUST 29 Sunday 11 Today is fine but windy as usual. This morning about 9 Georgie came home. About 12 Annie with the children and Mrs. Richard Talbot came up. They just called to get our buggy and then went on to Johnny Talbot's. About 4:20 Annie returned and stayed here to tea. After tea we went to church with the boys. A little way up the road we met Alfred and Henry with Jack hitched with Doll to the light wagon. He seemed to go very quiet. Mrs. Maude walked with us coming from church and she told us she saw them going home and ma and pa following them with our rig. When we reached home we found they had returned and N.S. was here. The boys did not get home for some time after we did. Monday 12 9:20 pm Today has been fine and cool. This morning Georgie rose early and went down to Alfred's Emily went with pa and David to bring back the horse and she brought 2 bags of flour from Armstrong's mill. Jenny and I washed today. Tonight after sundown ma and Emily went down to Alfred's for our sewing machine and just before they left Mary McCaig came along and asked me to go for a drive as far as Rockwood with her and Katie, so I went and got the photos. Emily's and Jenny's are good but mine are miserable and I intend to take them back. Tomorrow morning we start for Garafraxa if fine. Tuesday 13 10:30 pm Today has been a beautiful day. It did not rain here but where we were it rained very heavy for a short time and then cleared up and the sun shone again. This morning Emily and I started for Garafraxa about 6:30. We had a very pleasant ride and enjoyed our visit very much. Mrs. Townsend sent ma a bottle of honey and gave me some plants and Emily a bouquet of flowers. It was 10 o'clock when we reached home. Jenny was lying on the lounge asleep and ma was just going to bed. Wednesday 14 9:20 pm Today has been fine and warm with a smart shower during the afternoon. About 3 pm we three girls went up to McCaig's. We had a pleasant visit and were just on the point of starting home when Myrna Laight and Miss Stronick came in so we had to stay while longer and then they came with us as far as the gate. It was about 9 when we got home. While we were away Sarah and Lorrie Black came and finding we were not at home they went to Hills. Thursday 15 9:30 pm Today has been fine but very warm. This morning after breakfast Jenny drove down to Alfred's for some potatoes. She came back shortly before 11 o'clock and ma took the rig and went up to Johnny Talbots for Mrs. Richard Talbot and brought her down to dinner. Tonight about 9 Alfred came along and ma went out and had a chat with him. �AUGUST 30 Friday 16 9:20 pm Today has been fine most of the time and very warm. Tonight we had a heavy thunder storm about 5 o'clock and another about 8. This morning Jenny took Emily down with all her luggage. She had to go today because the horse has to go for pa tomorrow Jenny got home about 6 o'clock. About 4:15 Annie came for Mrs. Talbot and then started for Rockwood to get the horse shod. Tonight I started to read aloud "Kenilworth Castle". Today Warden's cleaned the school and the little girls came in and played with Bessie Talbot. Saturday 17 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful d a y . It was very misty in the morning but it soon cleared away. This forenoon ma went to Rockwood to get the horse show and from there to Alfred's to fit Georgie's pants. She reached home shortly after twelve. At 12 Alfred came along with Bertie on his way home from Everton after taking his last load of wheat. He had exactly 500 bushels and he got $1.00 per bushel all round. I went out and chatted for awhile. At 2 o'clock Jenny went for pa and David and they reached home about 8. Georgie came just before dark. This forenoon a man came in to look at the house, saying he intended to build and he thought this house was about the size he should like. Sunday 18 9:00 pm Today has been very pleasant. This morning Annie took Mrs. Talbot up past here and tonight she returned with Peter with her. Sometime last night Shaw's came to their place. Four girls and a boy. Tonight we went to church, the boys and Jenny and I. Today is pa's birthday. He is 56 years old. Monday 19 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day although it was dull and threatening for some time this morning. Early this morning ma and pa started for Garafraxa and Jenny and I washed the clothes. David went down to Alfred's. Georgie went as soon as he got up. The school opened today and Mr. Cochrane came with Alfred and stayed all day. After school they came in and asked for a lunch as they were going to Guelph on the evening train. They left here about 4:40. This afternoon David came up on Prince for the polonaise pattern for Annie. He came home again tonight a little before 8 o'clock. Ma and pa came home at 9:30 They brought another bottle of honey and a bouquet of flowers. Tuesday 20 9:30 pm Today has been beautiful and bright. This morning pa and David started off to their work again and ma was going to Guelph by train so she rode with pa as far as Miss Edward's where she stayed until it was time to go up to the station and David walked down the track and met pa at the station. When Alfred came Mr. Cochrane came with him again and at noon when they came into their dinner Mr. Cunningham came in but he had had his dinner. He did not stay long. After school tonight Mr. Cochrane came in to bid us good-bye as he is going away. After they left I started for the station to meet ma. On my way I posted a letter to Aunt Eliza. The train was late and it was 7 o'clock when ma and I reached home. We found Jenny beginning her supper in despair of our appearance. �AUGUST 31 Wednesday 21 9:40 pm Today has been the same as yesterday, beautiful. We have been very busy all day sewing. I was trimming ma's dress and she was making a fine shirt for George. Tonight between four and five o'clock Henry came past here with the team on his way to Johnny Talbot's to help him draw in grain. He called in to speak to us. He says George is going up in the morning. I read aloud this evening from Kenilworth Castle. Thursday 22 10:00 pm Today has been fine but very warm. We have been hard at work all day sewing. This afternoon Mrs. Talbot senior with Mrs. Richard Talbot called at the school to see Alfred. They did not come in so ma went out to speak to them but they did not stay long. Tonight sometime after dark Alfred called to see if pa was home and to say he is going to thresh tomorrow and next day. Friday 23 9:30 pm Today the weather has been a repetition of yesterday's. I trimmed ma's bonnet today and bound pa's coat with new binding. Tonight about 6:30 pa came home. David had gone to Alfred's and arrived about 7:30 with George bearing a basket of apples. Saturday 24 9:00 pm Today has been dull and showery and tonight it is misty. This morning we rose early as they were all going away by train. Pa and ma and George went to Seaforth and David went to Guelph to the circus. Pa and David started on foot for the station early and ma and I and George followed in the buggy. I brought the horse home. This afternoon Mr. John Black called to inspect the school cleaning. Shortly after he left Emily arrived with a load of McPhail's two boys and two girls and Nancy Reid. They stayed a short time and then went on to Erin. After tea we three drove down to Alfred's for some potatoes. While there we enjoyed a good swing and were introduced to the Miss Shaws. When we came home we found David asleep on the sofa. Sunday 25 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day, cool and clear but rather windy. This afternoon about 5 o'clock McPhail's came along and called for Emily. They did not come in. After they left we got our supper and then Jenny and I went down to church and left David alone. After we got home I had to light the fire and set bread. Monday 2 6 10:20 pm Today has been cool and very clear and rather windy. This morning we washed and I baked bread. This afternoon David and I drove over to Mr. Loree's to see about renting his cottage. We returned a little after 3 o'clock and I baked cakes for tea. �AUGUST 32 Tuesday 27 8:30 pm Today has been fine and warmer and calmer than yesterday. This morning Jenny ironed. This afternoon David and I went down to Acton to return my pictures and get taken again, however the man refused to retake them and would only take off 6 more for me lighter in place of the dark ones. David got an ambrotype of himself. We came back by Alfred's and called for some apples. We reached home about 6:35. Wednesday 28 9:20 pm Today has been dull with faint glimmers of sunshine and shortly after noon two smart showers closely succeeding one another. This morning David went down to Alfred's. A short time after he left Thomas Hill called to leave a note for Alfred and a handbill. David returned tonight just before tea. About 8 o'clock tonight a man came knocking at the door inquiring after a stray dog and requesting us to ask the master to make inquiries among the children. Thursday 2 9 9:00 pm Today has been fine and very warm with scarcely any wind. This morning early David went down to Alfred's to help clean up some grain. About 7:30 I went over to Wm Burn's to tell them about some money we owed them and arranged to go for her at 10 with the horse and buggy. I took her up to Henry Maude's to see about getting a girl. When I reached home again it was 11:30 am. Tonight after tea Jenny and I went down to McKersie's for a drive to take them our photos. As we passed Bernard Shultz's Alfred came out and rode as far as his place with us. The girls were all away to Guelph so we did not stay long. As we passed Alfred's on our way home we saw David riding Jack to break him in. He rode down to speak to us and then over to Ferries's with Alfred and we came on home. He arrived about half an hour later. I set bread tonight. Friday 30 9:20 pm Today has been very similar to yesterday as regards weather. This morning early David started for Ferries's to a threshing for Alfred. A short time after he left Jenny started for Armstrong's Mill for some flour they owe us. She returned shortly after noon with 130 lbs being all they had at present. Alfred brought his horse and buggy today. David has not yet returned. Saturday 31 8:10 pm Today has been rather dull but tonight about 5 o'clock it set in steady rain and has rained heavily most of the time since. This afternoon about 4 I started for the station to meet our travellers. I started early that I might have time to go to Ann Eliza's for the butter. When I reached the station coming back the train had just come in. Pa walked home and Georgie rode with ma and me. It rained very heavy most of the way home and our wrappings got very wet. David came home about 7 o'clock. Ma is very poorly and has been for several days. �SEPTEMBER 33 Sunday 1st 8:00 pm Today it has rained most of the time coming in heavy showers. Just before sunset it began to clear off and the sun set quite clear. We did not go out at all. Ma is a little better tonight I think. Today has been fine but windy most of the day and tonight after dark it clouded up and blew hard and rained quite a shower. This morning pa started off on a business trip. First he went to Loree1 s and rented the cottage so that is settled. Then he went to Uncle Daniel's and from there to Armstrong's Mill for the remainder of the flour. He reached home about 6:30 tonight. This morning Alfred came driving Johnny Talbot's horse and buggy. He has undertaken to break in the horse for Johnny. When he came he found young Nelson awaiting for him. He had brought his brother to school as he does not improve under Mr. Hill's tuition. He came in the house with Alfred for awhile then he went in the school and stayed until intermission when he took leave. Jenny and I washed this morning and I folded the clothes tonight. This morning the boys went off and did not return until after dinner. They brought two guns, one was ours and the other Tom Davidson's. This afternoon George went over to McNab's for buttermilk. Johnny Talbot' man called today to speak to Alfred and on his way home he called for the gun. Tuesday 3 10:15 pm Today has been dull and threatening most of the time with a little shower and now it is thundering and lightening heavy and sharp and raining a little. This morning David went off on an excursion to Toronto and Scarboro Heights. He has not yet returned. Pa and George drove down to Alfred's this morning and brought home a bag of potatoes and a basket of apples, a bottle of milk and a roll of butter. Tonight as Alfred was hitching his horse, Annie and Miss Jenny Shaw came on foot. Miss Shaw was going to Guelph by train and as Alfred was going they thought to go in company and expected to meet Alfred on the road so they only stayed a minute and then left in the buggy with him. Georgie went down to Alfred's again this afternoon for a walk and returned just before supper. Wednesday 4 9:25 pm Today has been dull and showery. Last night David returned at 12:15 midnight. He did not get wet. This morning pa and the boys set off for Alfred's to get some oats and to see Mr. Shaw on business. They met him and Alfred so pa turned back and went to Rockwood while the boys went on. They got home some time before he did. Tonight the boys went over to John Burns's to see if he wanted a boy as his was leaving. While they were away Mr. Ching called with some bills concerning the election. Monday 2 8:30 pm �SEPTEMBER Thursday 5 9:45 pm Today has been fine and warm. This morning pa went off to see about some work he had heard of at a distance. He returned about the middle of the afternoon. The boys went off this morning to Johnny Talbots with Dunbar's gun, Alfred having told them there were a lot of pigeons up that way. They got our gun from Johnny but they did not find the game until afternoon. They came home at dark with 5 pigeons. This morning we had an old beggar woman here for her break- fast but she proved so saucy that she left without it. Friday 6 10:00 pm Today was fine in the morning but dull in the afternoon and very close. This morning about 8:30 Mr. McKeown Senior came in to see Alfred on business and sat chatting with pa until Alfred came. He wanted to buy a horse so after he had talked with Alfred pa hitched up our pony and drove him down to look at Alfred's horses. They returned at intermission and came in and he had another talk with Alfred. After school tonight Alfred drove up there and took pa along for a drive. He made a bargain for Prince. This afternoon the boys went to Rockwood for the papers and some cotton and called at Mr. David Shultz's for 2 dozen eggs and got them for 10 cts per dozen. Saturday 7 10:20 pm Today has been fine though threatening several times to end in bad weather. This morning pa went to Guelph by train and returned by the evening train. This afternoon the boys went down to Alfred's and did not return till after dark. Alfred went to Guelph with Johnny Talbot I finished my counterpane today ready for bleaching. Sunday 8 9:00 pm Today has been fine and very warm though there was quite a breeze. This forenoon Alfred passed here on his way home from Johnny Talbots. He called in for his paper as we had it. Shortly after he came back with Annie and Bertie on their way to her mother's. They just stopped to speak and then went on. We went down to church tonight, Jenny and I and the boys. There were a good many there. Mr. Wright had a baby christened. Coming home Muade's girls were with us. Monday 9 10:00 pm Today has been a beautiful day but cloudy towards evening. This morning pa went over to Mr. Hugh Black's to see about taking the job of a barn foundation he intends building next year. When he returned he hitched up the pony and went to see about another he had heard of and me went along for a drive. They returned about 3:30 without having tasted any dinner so I set them a lunch. About 4:30 the boys went to Rockwood to get the horse shod. They returned just before dark to their supper. About noon James Black called to see Alfred. Jenny and I washed today. �SEPTEMBER 35 Written Monday 16th 3 pm. Last Tuesday morning pa and David and George and I went up to Garafraxa, That forenoon was cloudy with occasional gleams of sunshine. We had only been there a short time when it began to rain and continued to d,o so until the afternoon of the day following when it slackened and cleared a little and Georgie started for home, Arthur coming with him.. It was quite cold all the time. Thursday it rained pretty steady. In the afternoon Pa and Mr. Townsend went over to Mr. Martin,,: s and. stayed to tea and returned after dark. That night the wind rose and. blew furiously and the rain poured down and drove through between, the logs of the house and beside the chimney. Friday morning it still poured rain and blew hard. After dinner it slackened again an.d pa. proposed to start for home so Ralph hitched the horses to take them apiece. They started through the swamp but the logs were floating and the horses were frightened and pa and Ralph got out and the horses went to jump across some water and threw David out and the wheels went over him but did not hurt him much. They broke the whippletrees too so pa walked on and they came back. David was soaking, wet and had to change his clothes. Saturday proved finer but very windy with a few little showers in the forenoon. In the Afternoon David and Cecelia, Ann and I came down with one horse and the rig. We got home safe about 6:30, a tree across the road being our only difficulty. We succeeded in driving over the top without mishap. We found pa had got a ride part way home. That evening after dark N.S. same and stayed till 12. Sunday afternoon Jenny and Cecelia, Ann and I went down to Alfred's, Pa had gone down in the forenoon and stayed to dinner and started home when we got there. We stayed to tea and then drove to church, Miss Amelia Shaw riding with us and Alfred and Annie following with Miss Louisa. Coming home Miss Shaw got out at the corner and Annie and Louisa drove up then and took her up, Alfred having walked up the track. David walked down to church and back. George and Arthur did not come. Monday 16 9:35 pm. Today has been fine and a little warmer but still cool. This morning pa and David and Arthur and Cecilia Ann went off to Garry and Jenny and I washed. Tonight after tea ma and I drove down to Alfred's and got a bag of oats and half a bag of potatoes, the quilting grames and mat hook, some tea and a basket of apples and the polonaise pattern. Henry has hired with another man for a year and Georgie went down, this morning to take his place. Tuesday 17 9 :30 pm. Today has been fine but somewhat hazy, tonight the wind, is rising. This morning we put a mat on the frames. After dinner ma drove down to Alfred's to help Annie make"Governor's Sauce," About 3 o'clock Mrs. John Black came to spend the afternoon but find ma, was absent she only stayed to rent and then went to Hugh Black's, Ma returned at dark. Tonight just before I came upstairs a young man. called to inquire the road to Guelph. �SEPTEMBER Wednesday 18 9:20 pm Today has been beautiful. This morning Jenny drove me into Guelph to the Exhibition and then returned. I met McNab's girls and kept with them all day. We had a splendid time. I rode out with them tonight. Annie went in on the train this morning and Alfred went by the afternoon train. I saw cousin Mary Watson and Aunty, John Day and Mrs. Richard Talbot and Eva and Myra Laight and Thomas Black. Thursday 19 9:00 pm Today has been fine although it threatened rain this morning and it has been very warm. Alfred gave half a day's holiday and went in to the show again today. Annie did not come home last night. A man called this afternoon selling tomatoes. Tonight after tea Janet McKersie came up to see when we were going down. She stayed till after dark and then Jenny and I went as far as Dunbar's hill with her. The wind blew very strong and the lightning flashed in the west and shortly after we got back it came up a heavy thunderstorm with a furious wind but it was soon over. Fanny and Louisa have gone to the show today. Friday 20 9:30 pm Today has been fine but very windy and warm. Tonight before dark we had a storm of wind and rain. After school Alfred went up to Johnny Talbot's Today we cut out a polonaise for me from my gray dress and partly fitted it. Saturday 21 9:40 pm Today has been fine but rather windy and cool. This morning while I was scrubbing Mr. Wm Burns called about the money for the hay. This afternoon at 4 o'clock I went down to Rockwood for the papers. It was 5:40 when I returned. Tonight Georgie came home about 8:30 and brought a little canary. Sunday 22 9:20 pm Today has been beautiful and clear and cool. This morning Georgie dressed and went down to Alfred's. Tonight Jenny would not go to church so I went alone. I got a ride part of the way with a young gentleman from Guelph. Passed George on his way to church and the Shaw's girls and Maggie. Monday 2 3 9 :2 0 pm Today has been a repetition of yesterday's weather. This morning we washed. Georgie rose early and went down to work. About 8:40 Mrs. McNab called in to have a chat as she was on her way to John's. She did not stay long. Tonight Annie and the children came up in the new buggy about 4 o'clock and then Alfred went with them up to Johnny's for some crab apples. On their way home they called here to leave some of the crabs. It was about 8:30 o'clock. �SEPTEMBER 37 Tuesday 24 9:40 pm This morning it was raining fast at daylight and continued to do so until after 8:30 when it began to clear and turned out a beautiful day. At noon a boy called with fresh herrings. Shortly after Mr. Docherty came to see Alfred. Tonight after tea Jenny drove down to Alfred's for a bundle of straw. Wednesday 25 10:00 pm Today has been dull and cold and windy. Tonight after dark it rained and turned warmer. At 12 o'clock noon I started for Emily. I reached the school at 3:30. She dismissed the scholars and we drove up to Raids. We only stayed there a short time and then went down to McCaven's for Miss Cunningham. She had not come from school so we went to meet her. Then we had to stay to tea and we were late getting home. On the road we lost the whip and stopped quite awhile to look for it but did not succeed in finding it. Thursday 26 10:15 pm Today has been cloudy and cold and windy. This forenoon I drove Emily and Miss Cunningham down to Acton and then came back by Alfred's and got a bag of oats. It was 2:30 PM when I reached home. About 4:30 David came home on foot. Townsends brought them as far as Sherwoods. When they came Georgie had just came with the team for Alfred and he was going to McKeown's for a cow, so David went with him. About 5:30 I started for Acton for Emily. When we returned we found Uncle Turner here. He has just come from Toronto. David went down to Alfred's with Georgie. Friday 27 10:30 pm Today has been fine, clear and cold. This morning Emily and Jenny started for Acton, going by Alfred's and calling for him. Uncle left shortly after as he was going by the morning train. Pa walked with him as far as the corner as he was going to Alfred's where he has been digging potatoes all day. So ma and I were left alone. In the forenoon I went over to McNab's for buttermilk. When I came back I did some baking and ma was busy preserving and making jelly. Pa came home tonight about 8 o'clock. The girls have not yet returned. Saturday 28 Midnight Today has been fine but cold and windy. This morning pa went off after breakfast to Alfred's and about 10 am the girls came home. After dinner I drove over to Ann Eliza's to take the crock for butter. On my way home I got a gallon of coal oil in Rockwood. As I passed our place I left the oil and then drove down to Acton for Miss Cunningham. We came as far as Alfred's and spent the evening there. Emily walked down from home. Alfred and Annie were away to Guelph but they came while we were at tea. Georgie came home with us. �38 Sunday 29 38 9:30 pm Today has been fine but rather dull and tonight is misty. This forenoon Willie Townsend came on horseback. After dinner Georgie went to take Emily and Miss Cunningham back. Shortly after they left Willie and David went off together and have not yet returned. Tonight Jenny and I went to church. There was not many there. Monday 30 10:20 pm Today has been fine although the morning was misty and dull. This morning Georgie rose early and went off to his work. After breakfast Willie left for home and pa and David started for Alfred's to dig potatoes. Jenny and I washed the clothes. At noon Mr. John Johnson from Eramosa came. He put in his horse and stayed to dinner and then started for Alfred's to see pa. About 2 o'clock ma and Jenny followed suit leaving me alone. Tonight I folded the clothes. About 8 ma and pa came home without Jenny. Willie Adams came to Alfred's today. He is going to stay and come to school. Today has been beautiful and bright and warm. Tonight the wind has risen This morning pa and Jenny and I went down to dig potatoes. We met Alfred and Maggie and Willie coming to school. Tonight they rode down with Mr. Townsend. He brought pa's tools home today and then drove down there. Awhile after he came Johnny Talbot came down and stayed to tea. After tea Jenny and I drove home and pa came after with JOhnny. It was nearly 8 when we got home. Wednesday 2 9:20 pm Today has been very fine although it rained a little this morning and the wind has been high. This morning we want down again to work. On the way we met Mr. Townsend and Alfred riding with him. At noon Mr. Burns sent over for a hand for this afternoon and tomorrow morning so Georgie had to go and leave us minus his help. We have nearly a days work yet to do. We reached home at 8 o'clock tonight. Thursday 3 9:30 pm Today has been very fine and warm but windy. This morning pa and Jenny and I went down to our work again and on our way we met Alfred riding with Shaw's. Georgie was away at Mr. Burns's all day and David had to go away with a cow this forenoon and Mary was sick so Annie had to stay in to do the work. So all together we made very poor headway but we finished tonight and reached home at 8. Friday 4 9:20 pm Today has been fine and windy but cooler than yesterday. This morning Mr. Hugh Black passed on foot and pa went out to speak to him on business. After breakfast ma and pa drove up to see our future home and it is arranged for us to move in two weeks. From there they drove to Alfred's and brought Bertie with them. After dinner pa went down to Alfred's and from there to Rockwood and then home. School was out so he did not put the horse in but turned and took Alfred home and brought back a bundle of straw. About 4 o'clock me went over to Wm. Burns's but Mrs. Burns was away so she went on to McNab's and stayed to tea and pa went over for her after he had taken his tea. He met her in their lane. OCTOBER Tuesday 1st 9:00 pm �OCTOBER 39 Saturday 5 9:10 pm Today has been fine but dull and about 4 o'clock there was a little shower and again after dark it rained some. This morning McNab's hauled away the manure and ma and pa went to Guelph. This afternoon Mrs. David Moore called in on her way to Rockwood to get some flower seeds. Shortly after she left ma and pa came home. Tonight about 8:20 the boys came. Georgie had an umbrella and David had Alfred's waterproof on. Georgie has a very bad cold. Sunday 6 9:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. Tonight David and Jenny and I went down to church. There were a good many there. Coming home David and GEorge Hill overtook us and walked the rest of the way with us. Monday 7 9:15 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning David rose early and went down to Alfred's. After breakfast pa started for Mr. Johnson's to work and Georgie went along to bring the horse back. On the way they met Alfred and Annie. She went with them to her mother's and Georgie called for her on his way back and they spent the afternoon posting up hand-bills about the sale. They came past here about 4:30 just as Alfred was starting home so he rode with them. They are to keep the horse down there tonight. This afternoon Jennie walked down to Alfred's to carry a message to David and then went on to McKersie's to tell them we intend to pay them a visit tomorrow if the weather permits. She reached home about 6 o'clock very tired. Tuesday 8 9:00 pm This morning Agnes and Elsie McNab called here on their way to John's to ask us to go with them to pick apples and we were so sorry we could not go. Mr. Blanchefield called the same time to see Alfred on business. After dinner we started for McKersie's on foot. Agnes and Elsie saw us passing and gave us some apples. We spent a pleasant time and tonight the girls brought us home with the team and their cousin Mr. Hudson came along. When we got home we found David here. He brought some pork up. The boys went to Guelph today with pork. There were some Grangers here tonight when we came. It has been fine today but somewhat dull. Tonight was moonlight. Wednesday 9 8:50 pm This morning about 9 o'clock it rained heavily and blew furiously but before noon it cleared off although the wind continued very high. This morning David drove down to Alfred's and George and Alfred came up with Jack and Jessie with the stove and some apples and some wheat. George went on to Everton with the wheat. He returnedpast here about 11 o'clock and shortly afterwards David came. He had been to Rockwood posting bills. At noon Alfred dismissed school and went home this being Rockwood show-day and he had only 8 scholars. Johnny Talbot had left his horse and buggy here during the forenoon for Alfred. About 2 o'clock Georgie came up with our horse and buggy. He changed his things and then they both went off to Rockwood and we soon followed. We met McKersie's girls near Cummin's hotel and we kept together all the time. We had a good time although it was very cold. We parted with the girls on Harris's hill and we reached home soon after dark. The boys got a ride and passed us on the road. �OCTOBER 40 Thursday 10 9:10 pm Today has been clear and calm and milder than yesterday. The boys went down to Alfred's this morning after breakfast and Jenny and I only stayed to do up our morning work and then we drove down and picked apples all day. This afternoon David brought 7 bags up here in the light wagon for Alfred. When he got back we started home and reached here about 7 o'clock and found ma getting her tea. We spent the evening paring and coring apples for drying. Friday 11 9:50 pm Today has been dull and cold and tonight it rained considerable. This morning ma drove down to Alfred's and returned shortly before noon bring- ing two bags of apples in the buggy. This afternoon Alfred had his sale. He left here for Rockwood about 11 and George Hill taught until 2 o'clock. About noon Willie and John Townsend and Mr. Martin came down and called here but finding Alfred had gone they drove on there. About 2 we went over to McNab's to spend the afternoon. We reached home about 9 tonight. Saturday 12 9:30 pm Today has been beautiful and clear and fine and tonight is clear moonlight, this forenoon I went down to see Emily and take some things down. I found her well and stayed to tea. Nancy and Peter were away to Nelson and Mrs. Reid was sent for by a neighbour while I was there. I started home shortly after five and reached home at 8. Mr. Macmillan rode with me as far as Easterbrook's and Miss Macmillan rode as far as Mrs. Reids gate. When I reached home I found the boys and pa here. Mr. Johnson drove pa home about 4 tonight. Sunday 13 9:00 pm Today has been fine in the morning and dull in the afternoon and sprinkling rain tonight. This forenoon I wrote a letter to Richard. After dinner David took the horse and took Archie Shaw for a drive to Acton and returned this way and Georgie rode with them as far as the bridge and then brought the horse home. David went down with Archie and afterwards to church with him. While Georgie and pa went from here to the Methodist church, Jenny and I did not go. Monday 14 10:50 pm Today has been fine although it threatened rain several times. This morning pa took the boys down to Alfred's and then drove to cousin Roberts to see if he could get his team for a few days. Jenny and I started to wash and then I had to walk to Rockwood for some yeast cakes to set yeast and that made me late with my part of the washing. Then Katie McCaig came in to say that Mary and Myra Laight were coming this afternoon. Accordingly about 3:30 they came and stayed until 8:30 and then Jenny and I walked home with Mary to get some yeast as ours did not rise. When we returned we found pa here with Robert's horses and wagon. One year ago tonight witnessed my betrothal. �Tuesday 15 9:00 pm Today has been fine but cloudy and quite warm. This morning pa went off with the team and took a load of potatoes and a load of wood up to our future home. We had 31 bags of potatoes this year off 1/2 an acre. Pa came home tonight about 7 o'clock. The boys were busy today pulling carrots. We finished my mat today. Wednesday 16 8:00 pm Today has been similar to yesterday with regard to weather. This morning we rose early and pa took two loads of wood up to our place and brought one here tonight, arriving about 6:30. This forenoon I sorted some feathers and filled my bed. George Hill called intoday with an invitation to a surprise party at Robert Dunbar's on Friday night. I scarcely think we will go. John Smith also called with some change from Myra Laight. Ma and Jenny started to quilt this afternoon. Thursday 17 Today has been a miserable wet day. It began to rain about 9 this morning and has continued to rain pretty steady all day. Early this morning pa went away and managed to take up one load of wood and on his way back he called at the mill for some lumber and then went down to Alfred's for scantling and then home, reaching here just after dinner. About 8:40 this morning Alfred and Annie came in the buggy with Jack. Annie stayed all day cutting out a waterproof cloak and she and Alfred drove home after school. This afternoon pa laid a floor in the cellar for Alfred's roots. Tonight just before dark David came home. Friday 18 8:20 pm Today has been fine but rather dull and cooler. This morning pa went away as usual and David stayed for awhile and cut some wood for us. Then he went down to Alfred's. Pa took two loads of wood up today and brought a load of potatoes here tonight. David came with him and dressed for the party and is now waiting for them to call for him. Jenny and I helped pa to unload the potatoes and then we went in the cellar and shoveled them back. Saturday 19 9:40 pm Today has been fine but windy and cold. This morning pa and David and Jenny went down to Alfred's. Pa brought a load of carrots and a load of potatoes up here before noon and after noon he took a load of carrots up to our place and went from there to Roberts to take the horses home and bring back Jessie. He came home about 9 o'clock. The boys and Jenny came home at 7. They finished the mangel-worsels. Willie Adams came up this morning for a book of his. I got a letter from Emily tonight. She is engaged for another year there �42 OCTOBER Sunday 20 Today was fine but cold. Tonight the boys and I went to church. They went to the Presbyterian and I went to our church. John and Margaret McNab came out of their gate just as we reached it so they walked down with us and Margaret went to our church with me. The boys got home before I did but we overtook John McNab and he and M. Walked on with me within sight of the house. Pa was in bed and N.S. was here. Monday 21 9:00 pm Today has been beautiful and clear and bright and milder than yesterday. This morning pa took Georgie out to Mr. Loree's and then went down to Alfred's where David had preceded him. We washed this morning and this afternoon Lorrie Black came and tonight after pa and David came Jenny and I drove her over to Hugh Black's Alfred stayed to tea tonight and shortly after Annie called for him on her way home from her mother's. This is my birthday and I am 25 today. Tuesday 22 8:40 pm Today has been the same as yesterday with regard to weather. This morning pa and David drove down to Alfred's and finished getting up the carrots and came home at noon. This afternoon I took David part way to Roberts and then came back calling at Mr. Stouts on my way for some tinware as we left some rags there as we went. Alfred brought Bertie up with him this morning and tonight I saw them in Rockwood. Bertie* was in Pasmore' s with Louisa Shaw and Alfred was at Turner's getting Jack shod. I posted Georgie's letter to Emily today. Wednesday 23 8:40 pm Today has been dull and miserable, cold and windy and raining most of the time. We put a quilt on the frames this morning and ma and I worked at it all day. Jenny baked in the morning. Pa stayed in the house all day. Thursday 24 8:50 pm Today has been fine and not quite so cold. This morning pa went down to Alfred's and ma went with him to bring the horse back. While she was away Thomas Hill called to invite us to a surprise party tomorrow night at Alfred's. When ma came back Alfred rode with her. We cleaned upstairs today. Tonight pa came home a little after 7 o'clock. Friday 25 (written Saturday morning) This day was fine but very cold and windy. This morning I went with pa down to Alfred's and got the old stove and took i f to Rockwood and got some time. From there I went on to Ann Eliza's for some butter and got 3 lbs and some sweet milk. Coming back I called at the post office and got the papers, coming home Jessie stumbled and fell in front of John McNabs and broke the back strap. Fortunately John McNabhappened to be at home and he mended it for me. Today Alfred gave me a voluminous letter from Richard that he had got from the post office for me. Tonight Jenny and I drove down to the party calling for Margaret McNab as we went. Pa brought the horse home. We walked home about 3 am in the rain but it did not rain hard enough to wet us much. Tom Dunbar and Ben Shultz carried a lamp before us all the way. It was quite a pleasant party. �OCTOBER Saturday 2 6 7:30 pm Today has been a dismal wet day. Pa walked down to Alfred's this morning to finish his job. He came home again about 2:30. Georgie came home about 10 am. About 3 pm he hitched the pony and went to meet David. He met him at Pasmore's so he was soon home again. It is raining heavy now and the wind is cold. Sunday 27 9:20 pm Today has been dull and windy and cold. Tonight it calmed down and was milder. This morning the boys went to the Presbyterian Church. This afternoon a gentleman called to say he would preach in the school at 7 o'clock in the evening. Jenny and I and the boys walked to Rockwood to hear Mr. Brock from Guelph preach an excellent sermon. When we came out it was very dark and snowing fast and a girl slipped off the sidewalk and jumped into the water and a gentleman fished her out. After we got on the road a piece Jenny fell over a large stone and when we got near hom I slipped and fell however no one was hurt. The man at the school had 6 persons to hear him. Mrs. Thomas Naude and her three daughters and father and mother. Today was the opening of the church in Eden and we were disappointed in not getting down. Monday 28 8:50 pm Today has been fine and bright but cold and frosty. This morning pa drove up to the Centre to see about the parsonage and put up a stove to dry it. He came home about 3:30 pm. The boys were out shooting all day merely coming home to dinner. Mr. & Mrs. Borwn called at noon to see Alfred on business and stayed to dinner. Tonight Annie called for Alfred. Jenny washed the white clothes today. Tuesday 2 9 8:30 pm Today has been fine but dull and cold. This morning the ground was white with snow. The boys drove out to Robert's this morning and pa rode as far as the parsonage and remained all day putting up another stove and keeping up fires. This forenoon we finished the quilt and this afternoon Jenny and I went up to John McNab*s. We came away just before dark and pa came along at the same time. Archie Shaw brought up Alfred's mangel-worsels today and tonight Alfred stayed and helped him unload the last load and then rode home with him. Wednesday 30 8:45 pm Today has been dull and drizzling most of the time until after dark when it set in steady rain. It is not quite so cold as yesterday. This morning pa went over to John McNab's and remained all day helping them with the turnips. He came home after dark. Georgie came home about 7:30 tonight. He says if it had kept fine Robert would have finished his turnips tomorrow. �OCTOBER Today has been cloudy and windy and very cold. Before dark everything was frozen hard. It is the coldest night we've had yet. This morning GEorgie went to John McNab's to work at the turnips and pa drove over to the parsonage to light fires there and Mr. Gaspel promised to tend to them. He came home just at dinnertime. Alfred and Annie have gone to Dundalk on business and James Collins is teaching for Alfred the rest of the week so we had him here to dinner. After dinner pa went down to Alfred's to see about our turnips there. He came home between 4 and 5 and brought a bag of oats and several things. Georgie came home between 6 and 7. Jenny and I cleaned the parlor today and packed the best dishes. NOVEMBER Friday 1 11.0 0 pm Today has been exceedingly cold and windy but clear and bright. This morning pa and Georgie started for Alfred's to clean up oats but they stopped at John McNab's and helped them at the turnips so they finished at noon and then they came home and got the horse and pa went up to Henry Talbot's to see about getting some hay and George rode part way on his way to Mr. Loree's. Henry Talbot was away so pa came home about 4:30. This afternoon I went over to McNab's and got some buttermilk and a pound of yarn and took home a plate of Mrs. Wm Burns's that we got with butter. Mr. Collins went up with George Hill to dinner today. Tonight about 8 o'clock Agnes and Elsie and Wm McNab came over and stayed until nearly 11. Saturday 2 8:30 pm This morning was fine but cold but before noon it began to rain and continued until about 3:30 pm when it began to clear. About that time Georgie came home. A little after 1 pm pa took the umbrella and went down and got Henry to go with him to Harris's mill to show him which was Alfred's lumber. When he came home just before dark Henry came with him and stayed to tea. Just as he was leaving a little after 6 David came home. We finished house-cleaning here today and expect to move on Tuesday. Sunday 3 9:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning David and I went down to Eden to quarterly meeting and we found the roads very muddy. Hannah Sunley and Jimmy were there and they asked us to go up there so we went and stayed till 5 pm. When we got home we found that Jenny and George had gone to church. When they came home they brought a little kitten with them that had followed them all the way from Rockwood. We saw Mrs. Humphrey at church. She is staying at Norris's and intends coming here tomorrow. Monday 4 9:00 pm Today has been very fine and bright but windy and very cold. This morning pa and Georgie went down to Alfred's to clean up oats and David went up to Loree's for the light wagon. He went by Talbots to see about getting some hay and then he Helped the man unload it at our place. From Loree's he went down to Alfred's and got a load of oats and brought up here, then he went back and took a load up to our place. Alfred and Annie came home last night and Alfred drove up to school this morning. Mr. Collins got �here just before him but he went back at intermission. This afternoon Henry Talbot's man brought a load of hay here for Alfred. He came just after school so Alfred helped him unload it. After he left Alfred hitched up and drove up to Mr. Stewarts. I was waiting to ride home with Alfred thinking he was going home and so I had to walk. When I reached there George was just starting home. Uncle David and Caroline were there and Ada. I got my supper and then pa and I rode as far as the corner with them. David reached home about 8:00 pm. Tuesday 5 This morning it was bright and fine but cold. Shortly after noon it began to snow and continued for some time. We moved into our new home today. Pa came up in the morning with Jessie and the light wagon and brougth two stoves and set them up. The boys walked up ahead of him and Georgie went to Mr. Loree's to work, while David helped pa unload and then came home with him. After dinner Jenny and I started with a load of valuables in the spring box. Jenny got out in Rockwood and walked up to Ann Eliza's for some butter and then came across the fields. When I got here Mr. Loree opened the gate for me and made a fire inthe cooking stove while David who had come across the fields unhitched the horse and helped me unload. Mr. Cooper came and got his preserves. In a little while Jenny came and took the horse back for me. John and William McNab brought two loads of furniture and Alfred brought me in his buggy. Jenny brought another load of valuables and did not get here until some time after dark. Mr. Loree came and stayed the evening and took the boys down there to sleep. Wednesday 6 9:00 pm Today has been milder but misty and snowy . This morning Annie expected me to go to Guelph with her and drove up here for me but I could not have as we were so late moving yesterday and everything was in confusion so she went on without me. About 9 o'clock pa went down for a load of miscellaneous articles. Among other things he brought the room stove and the rocking chair. Georgie was at Loree's all day and David half a day. We got things somewhat straightened and the stoves fixed right and I cleaned the roomstove and pipes. David came home before tea and Georgie some time after. Thursday 7 9:10 pm Today has been cold and snowing most of the time. This morning pa went and brought another load of things and this afternoon he went to Alfreds and brought some scantling and tools etc. The boys have been cutting wood. Tonight Georgie took the can to Loree's for buttermilk and left it. After tea pa went over and brought it full of sweet milk and Mrs. Loree will churn in the morning. We cleaned the sitting room and ma's bedroom today. Friday 8 9:40 pm Today has been fine with a cold north wind. This morning Pa got Mr. Loree's team and went for a load of lumber and I went to the school with the buggy for a load of valuables. I reached home at noon shortly after pa took the horses home. After dinner Georgie went for Emily. Some time after Mr. Loree came and brought the buttermilk. I cleaned our bedroom this afternoon. Georgie and Emily came about 8:30. �NOVEMBER 46 Saturday 9 9:00 pm Today has been dull and misty. This morning Emily and I went to Guelph. We went to Lila Humphrey's and spent the afternoon while Miss Ellis trimmed Emily's hat. We reached home by 7:15. Sunday 10 This day has been fine but rather windy some of the time. This morning pa walked down to Alfred's to see if he could get Jack to take Emily back as Jessie lost a shoe yesterday. But they were away so he had to walk back. After dinner Jenny went with Emily with the intention of staying all night and getting the horse shod as she comes home tomorrow. Tonight about 8:30 N.S. came and stayed some time. Monday 11 8:00 pm Today has been dull and misty in the morning and pouring rain since 2 o'clock pm. This morning pa dug around some of the plum trees and Georgie pulled weeds for awhile and then went over to Loree's to the turnips. David went down to Alfred's for the heifer and returned with her at noon. Shortly before two Jenny came andsome time after George came as it was too wet to work at the turnips any longer. I washed the fine things and coloured clothes today. Tuesday 12 9:30 pm Today has been fine but very windy. This morning pa and David went with Jessie for a load of things. They returned about noon. Pa walked home and carried the clothes-horse while David came with the load and brought 1/2 gallon of coal oil. This afternoon pa started on foot for cousin Roberts to see if he can get the team and Georgie and I went for a load of carrots and garden plants. We got home about 7. After tea David went over to Loree's to borrow the Mercury as we did not get ours. Wednesday 13 9:00 pm Today has been a succession of snow storms with a strong and cold north-west wind. This morning David and I planted the flower roots and then pa came with Roberts horses. He brought 5 or 6 bags of apples and left them here and then he and George went for the turnips. There were two loads. This afternoon I went to Ann Eliza's and got the butter 57 lbs. I reached home shortly after dark. Thursday 14 9:15 pm Today has been fine and calm. This morning David went to Swazey's threshing for Mathew Loree and pa went down to Alfred's for another load of things. He came home about 3 pm and left his load and then took the horses home, returning just as we were about to sit down to supper. David came home about 7:30. �Friday 15 9:20 pm Today has been fine but dull. This morning David went away to the threshing again and about 10:30 Mr. Loree told George that Mr. Hodgekinson wanted him there at a threshing so George went with Sam Loree as he was going. Pa went over to see Mr.Benham this morning about some mason-work and took the job. When he came back he took Jessie and the light wagon and brought Alfred's two pigs up here to feed. This afternoon he brought a load of peas. About 4,pm ma went over to Loree's and after tea pa went over for her. They have not yet returned. Saturday 16 9:20 pm Today has been dull with 2 or 3 little showers and tonight it is raining steady. This morning the boys went away to Hodgekinson's threshing again Pa stayed home today and fixed the gate and driving house door. This afternoon I went over to Loree"s for buttermilk. The boys came home about 4:30. Sunday 17 8:00 pm Today has been a miserable day, raining and misting all the time. We did not go out anywhere. This was Mr. Cooper's Sunday at this church and it seemed so provoking we could not go. Monday 18 9:00 pm Today has been dull and the morning was misty. This morning Jenny washed and the boys and pa worked in the garden. This afternoon they went to Swayzie's sale. It was dark when they came home. Tuesday 19 9:00 pm Today has been dull and calm. Today the boys worked in the garden and pa made a work-bench and put up the scantling for the partition of their bedroom. Mother finished my nightgown and Jenny baked bread and I made a basket of splits and did several little tasks. Wednesday 20 9:00 pm Today has been fine until near dark when there came quite a shower but it is clear now. THis morning pa went up to Swayze's to buy some oats. When he came back he went down to Farish's mill to ascertain the price of oats. From there he went to Bernard's to see him about a brick house he intends to build but he was away. The boys worked in the garden until he came back and then they cut some wood. Thursday 21 9:00 pm Today has been fine and calm and mild. This afternoon ma and Jenny went to Alfred's to get the big pot. They took the yarn along and left it at Mrs. Wetheralds for blankets. She has been quite sick again. The boys went down to Shaw's and got the gun and went shooting this afternoon. They came home about 6:30. About 3 pm Mr. Swayze came with a load of oats. Ma and Jenny came home about 5 o'clock. The boys went over to Loree's this morning to borrow a spade and they hearc) that old Mrs. Reid is dying in the asylum and Mr. Loree and Mr. Turner went down this morning. �NOVEMBER Friday 22 9:15 pm Today has been dull and raining most part of the time. This morning pa went to Rockwood and got the papers. After dinner he went to Dickson's sale returning about dark. Tonight Georgie took home Mr. Loree's spade and they gave him some celery and some apples. Mrs. Reid is better than they expected. Tonight a tramp called wanting lodging. Pa gave him 10¢ and sent him on. Saturday 23 9:15 pm Today has been bright but cold and windy with some snow. This morning pa went up to James Socket's to see him about some chopping he wanted done and took the job of chopping 2 0 cords of hard wood. This afternoon he made an axe-handle and did some carpenter work in the kitchen. Sunday 24 10:00 pm Today has been fine but not bright and calm and mild. This forenoon the boys went up to the church to hear Mr. Hodskinson preach. This afternoon they went to Rockwood to the English church. Tonight pa and I walked down to hear Mr. Masson. He was late coming so we were late home. Monday 25 9:00 pm Today has been calm and mild with a steady fall of snow from 8:30 am till 4:30 pm. This morning or rather forenoon Mr. McLaughlan came and stayed to dinner and then pa went away to Mr. Donohue's to see about some work there that Mr. McL had told him about and David borrowed Mr. Loree's saddle and rode down to Alfred's for an axe. He returned about 4:30 shortly after pa. A little while after they came Mr. Swayze came along with a load and brought in a bag of oats and pease to weigh it to try out shillgards as he was going to the mill and could weigh it again there. TUESDAY 2 6 9:10 pm Today has been fine but dull and cold and calm. This morning pa and David went up to Mr. Loree's to grind their axes and then they went off to chop. They took their dinner with them and came home at dark. Jenny and George went down to Shaw's with the buggy and got 4 hens. They also got a gallon of coal oil at Pasmore's and a ball of crochet cotton. They came home about 1:30 Wednesday 27 9:00 pm This morning was very cold with a strong east wind. About 11 o'clock it began to rain and continued all the rest of the day till everything is covered with ice. Pa and David went away to chop this morning but the rain drove them home at noon. George went over to Loree's this morning and got some buttermilk. �NOVEMBER 28 9:00 pm Today has been fine but cold and windy. This morning the boys went to chop and pa went to Rockwood and got some coal oil in the big can and some tea and sugar. He came home at 11 o'clock and brought a letter for Jenny from Emily. The boys came home to dinner and pa and David went back to chop and Georgie stayed and cut wood here. Friday 29 10:10 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning pa and David went away to chop and Georgie split the wood he had sawed and brought it in and after dinner he took the gun and went off returning at dark. This afternoon Mrs. Loree came over and Mr. Loree came to tea and stayed the evening. We had a pleasant evening. Georgie went over to Loree's this morning and got some sweet milk. Saturday 30 9:40 pm Today has been very calm. This morning it snowed quite a quantity. The boys went to chop this morning and pa went to Rockwood expecting to be back by noon. The boys came home to dinner and waited till nearly 3 o'clock for pa but as he did not come they went back again. It was nearly dark when he came. He had been to Alfred's and got his dinner and he brought us a goose to roast. Ma went down to Lucy Socketts this afternoon but she came home before tea. DECEMBER Sunday 1 10:00 pm Today has been dull with a cold east wind. This forenoon ma and pa and David and Jenny and I went to church expecting to hear Mr. Cooper. But he was away and Mr. Kenetter spoke. Tonight David and Jenny and I walked to Rockwood to hear Mr. McLean from Georgetown preach a missionary sermon. The church was full but I was rather disappointed in the sermon. Monday 2 9:30 pm Today has been a miserable cold, wet, windy, gloomy day. This morning Georgie went over to Loree's for some sweet milk. This afternoon pa fixed the window blinds in the sitting room with some Chalk-line Mrs. Loree sent over by George. Tuesday 3 9:10 pm Today has been fine and calm. This afternoon was bright and clear. This morning pa and David went away to chop and Georgie cut wood here. This afternoon Jenny went over to Loree's for buttermilk and Mrs. Loree told her that Mrs. Reid is dead and will be buried tomorrow. Mr. Loree and Mr. Turner have gone down today for the body. I began my log cabin quilt today and made four blocks. �DECEMBER 50 Wednesday 4 9:30 pm Today has been fine and cold. Last night there was quite a fall of snow. This morning pa went to Mrs. Reid's funeral and the boys went to chop returning to dinner. This afternoon pa went with David and Georgie split wood here. This morning a cripple called for help and ma gave him a few cents all she could scrape up. Thursday 5 10:20 pm Today has been fine and bright. Last night at 12 o'clock Alfred called in on his way home from Richard Talbot's and asked us to write a note to Richard changing a plan they had arranged and send it by some of the school children from this neighbourhood which I accordingly did this morning and David took it on his way to work and gave it to John Loree who was going to Guelph with wood. Georgie went up to Mr. Loree's for some yeast this morning and then borrowed Mr. Loree's light wagon and went down to Shaw's for some cedar and got a branch off Richard's pine tree. He got home about 2:30 and brought some meat that Mrs. Loree came running out with. This afternoon we went over to Loree's and the boys came over after tea and stayed the evening. Friday 6 9:00 pm Today has been fine with a sprinkle of snow. This morning Georgie went with pa and David stayed to clean out the pigsty. After awhile Georgie came back to say that pa had got some straw from Mr. Swayze and he and David were to go for a load with Jessie. They came back at 12 and after dinner George went away to pa and David stayed here and cut wood. Tonight I wrote to Richard. Saturday 7 This day has been calm and snowing fine snow most of the forenoon. This morning the boys went to chop and pa went to Guelph. About 1:30 the boys came home and went to Rockwood for the papers and posted two letters, one to Richard and one to the publishers of the Household Journal. The boys returned just before dark and pa came shortly after. About 8:30 N.S. came and stayed awhile. Sunday 8 10:00 pm Today has been fine but cold with a raw east wind. Tonight David took Jenny and I down to church in Rockwood with the buggy and George walked. He called at Loree's and Will Sunley went with him. Fanny and Janet and Louisa McKersie were there. Monday 9 9:0 0 pm This morning it snowed heavy until about 11 o'clock when it began to rain and continued to rain steady all day from the east. The boys fixed the pump today and pa worked at carpenter work. This forenoon I wrote to Mary Ann. �Tuesday 10 9:00 pm Today has been almost a continual down fall of rain. This forenoon pa walked to Rockwood and posted two letters and got some nails and some yarn and Sam Loree came over for the ladder. This afternoon pa went up to Socket's and got his axe and got a pole to make a ladder and while he was away Tommy Corner came to see him on business but left before he returned. He came home just before dark and shortly after William Cunningham came with some beef and pa bought all he had. Wednesday 11 9:15 pm Today it snowed and blowed furiously all day and was very cold. This morning pa went to Rockwood and got the cutter fixed and the horse shod and this afternoon he went for some lathe with the light wagon and returned about 6:45 Thursday 12 9:00 pm Today has been cold and windy with some snow. This morning pa went to Guelph for lime and the boys went to the fat cattle Show. They started to walk and got chance rides in and out again. They got home before dark. Pa came home about 1:30 and after feeding the horse and getting his dinner he went down to Alfreds for some tressles and scantling returning shortly after dark. Friday 13 9:20 pm Today has been fine but cold. This morning pa started to lathe the kitchen and the boys went for sand. They got 3 loads. Pa's head was very bad all day so that he did not get as much done as he expected. This forenoon an agent called, the same as was here before. Tonight David went to Rockwood to an entertainment and before tea Sammy Loree came over to see if he was going and he promised to call for Sammy and Will Sunley. Saturday 14 9:15 pm Today has been cold and the snow fairly tumbled down all day. The boys and pa lathed the kitchen and bedroom today. This forenoon Mr. Loree came over to see how pa was. Tonight I sent George for some buttermilk, I forgot to say yesterday Mrs. Loree sent over a pailful of cider. Sunday 15 9:30 pm Today has been cold but calm and pleasant with a light fall of snow. This morning we all went to church but George. This afternoon the boys went for a drive with the cutter returning just before dark. Tonight the boys and Jenny and I went to church to hear Bishop Carmen. �DECEMBER 52 Monday 16 9:35 pm Today has been fine and calm. Pa plastered most of the kitchen today. This afternoon Jenny and George went to Alfred's and got some flour and called in Rockwood and got some currants and raisins and lemon peel. While they were away Mr. Awry came and got his bee-hives. Tonight after tea cousin Ann Eliza and her husband came and stayed the evening. This morning cousin Robert came and brought us two pigs. Tuesday 17 8:40 pm Today has been fine and calm like yesterday. Pa finished the kitchen and plastered the bedroom today. This afternoon the boys went skating for awhile and then David went to Rockwood and returned just as we had finished tea. After tea Alfred came and stayed the evening. Wednesday 18 9:00 pm Today has been calm with some snow. This morning pa went to chop and George went to Alfred's for some feed for the pigs and David took the heifer to Socket's and back and then brought us some straw from Loree's for the carpet and then cut up the pigs. After dinner Jenny and I put down the carpet and then I put up the curtains. Tonight we chopped sausage meat and rendered lard. GEorge brought David's magic lantern with him from the office. Thursday 19 9:00 pm Today has been fine with dashes of snow. This morning pa and David went down to Shaw's to do some work for Alfred and about 2 pm they returned. Tonight David was trying his Magic Lantern. Friday 20 10:00 pm Today has been cold and snowy. This morning George went over to Loree's and got some buttermilk and a little sweet milk. About 11 I started for Emily. When I reached the school I called but it seemed to be deserted so I went on to Reids and there I was informed that Emily had her scholars in the other part of the school. So about 3 pm Mr. Reid hitched up one of his horses and Nancy and I drove down for her. We started for home almost directly and reached here about 8:25. Pa went to Rockwood this afternoon and got the papers and a card for me from Mary Ann. Saturday 21 9:10 pm Today has been cold and stormy. This forenoon pa went to Rockwood and got some cloth for the boys pants and a latch for the kitchen door and some currants and raisins and lemon peel. Jenny did some baking and I helped Emily with her report. �DECEMBER 53 Sunday 22 9:00 pm Today was fine and sunshiny in the morning but this afternoon it began to snow heavy and continued till near dark and now the wind has risen and is blowing hard. This morning Emily and Jenny and David went up to church returning at 12:30. About 4 Alfred came with the children and stayed to tea and then went back taking Emily and leaving Maggie. Monday 23 9:30 pm Today has been very cold and rather windy. Alfred held his exam today and this morning the boys started for there taking Maggie with them. Pa chopped all day coming home to dinner. Jenny washed this morning. Tonight we chopped the mincemeat. The boys and Emily came home about 6:30. Tuesday 24 10:00 pm Today has been too stormy for pa to go to chop. It has blowed and snowed all day. Tonight pa drove to Rockwood station to meet Mary Ann and the train was late so it was 8 o'clock when they came. Cousin Emily was with her. Wednesday 25 10:00 pm Christmas. Today has been very cold and stormy.The boys went skating this afternoon and we girls ate apples and drank cider and talked nonsense. Tonight we played quiet games and David displayed his magic lantern. Thursday 26 9:20 pm Today has been calmer and milder. Today pa made his ladder. This afternoon the boys went over to Loree's and stayed awhile. Tonight just before tea Nancy and Katie Reid came with Emily's money. Friday 2 7 7:40 pm Today has been rather stormy. This morning David and mother and I went to Guelph. Just before we started Mr. Loree came over for the pick and George went back with him to help get turnips out of the pit and pa went up to chop. Tonight we reached home at dark. David got a chance ride home early. Saturday 28 9:30 pm Today has been cold and stormy part of the time. This morning Alfred and Miss Shaw came up and stayed all day. This forenoon David and pa and Sammy Loree brought two loads of hay for us from Swazye's with Mr. Loree's horses and George went to mill and got a hundred of flour. This afternoon George went to Annie's for the polonaise pattern and Emily went with him as far as Currie's and he was to call for her coming home but we forgot to tell him and he came home without her. The last load of hay they brought upset before they got here and threw pa off and hurt his shoulder and head. �54 Sunday 29 Today was fine but rather cold. This morning David drove down for Emily and Mary Ann went with him for a drive. They returned shortly before dinner. Tonight Mary Ann and Jenny and I went to Rockwood to church in the cutter and the boys walked. We reached home at 9 and shortly after N.S. came and stayed for some time. Monday 30 9:30 pm Today has been fine and warmer. This morning I washed. Pa went to Harris's factory and returned just before dinner. He only stopped a few minutes and then drove up to the Centre and from there to McLoughlin's afternoon. We got tea early and then pa drove the girls down to the station to meet the 6 o'clock train and when he came back Emily and Jenny took Miss Aldons home. Before he returned Alfred came and is staying all night. The boys went up to the teameeting and have not yet returned. Tuesday 31 9:20 pm Today has been fine and bright. This morning they killed the pigs. Alfred left about 10:30 am. Tom Talbot's baby was buried today and he had to go to the funeral. This afternoon pa went to Rockwood and returned about 4 o'clock. Shortly after Mr. Socket called to see him about the wood and he had just gone when Will Cunningham called to see if we wanted beef. JANUARY 1879 Wednesday 1st 9:20 pm Today has been beautiful, calm and bright. This morning pa and David went away to chop. About 11 o'clock George went to Rockwood and got some vinegar and then drove up for pa and David. This forenoon Miss Hodgeskinson called collecting for the Missionary Society. After dinner George took the men up to work again and just as he got the horse put away, uncle Watson and his family came and he had to get out the horse and go for pa and David again. They left shortly after 6 tonight. Thursday 2 10:20 pm Today has been a fearful stormy, cold day. This morning Georgie went to Mr. Cochlin's where he has hired for a year and pa went with him. David and Emily went to Guelph. They returned at 3:30. pm. Friday 3 12:00 pm Today has been stormy but bright. This morning David went to school and pa went to chop. Pa returned to dinner at 2 and did not go back but went over to Loree's and stayed awhile. Tonight we got ready to go over there to spend the evening but just then their boys came here and stayed so we did not get. They have just left. �JANUARY Saturday 4 10:15 pm Today has been stormy but not so cold. Pa has been very bad all day with cramp in the stomach. We have been busy all day with sewing and housework. Sunday 5 9:30 pm Today has been snowy but not so much wind. This forenoon Georgie came home and stayed until about 2:30 when David took him back in the cutter. Shortly before he left Mr. Loree came over and stayed until after tea. Written Monday 20 8:40 pm Monday 6th. pa drove me over to Crofts and then went on to Rockwood and that afternoon Jenny took Emily down and stayed all night and came home next morning. I remained at Ann Eliza's until Saturday evening when pa came for me. I found a letter from Richard waiting for me.' Sunday was a beautiful bright day and David drove Jenny & I up to the Centre to quarterly meeting and then brought the horse home. Pa walked up and we all walked back. As we were going up we met Georgie coming home. Towards evening David took Georgie back and then we went to Rockwood to church. Monday morning pa took Alfred's pig home and I rode with him as far as Rockwood and then walked up to Ann Eliza's. I forgot to say Alfred and Annie came to tea Saturday evening and stayed till after 10. They took our little stove away with them and during the following week pa brought their parlor stove here. Last Friday we went over to Joseph Croft's and spent the afternoon and Robert came for us in the evening. Saturday evening pa came for me again and we brought home 17 lbs of butter and 25 lbs of lard. I found a letter from Mary Ann for me and a note from Cousin Emily. Sunday morning was fine but the afternoon was stormy and the evening sharp. Georgie came home in the forenoon and David took him back again towards evening. We went to Rockwood at night and returning found N.S. here. Today has been dull and calm. This morning Jenny washed and David went to school. Today I began to fix my jacket. Pa has been chopping all day. Tuesday 21 9:30 pm Today has been cold and snowy. This morning pa went up to Mr. Cochlins to see him on business and then back to his chopping. He came home to dinner. Wednesday 22 10:00 pm Today has been dull with a sharp wind. Pa did not come home to dinner today. I finished my jacket this forenoon and this afternoon Jenny and I went down to Socket's and stayed till after 9. Thursday 23 10:00 pm Today has been fine and calm. This morning ma and I went to Guelph and went down to Carrie Porter's for our dinner. We reached home shortly after dark. Tonight Mr. Benham came over with the plan of his kitchen �JANUARY Friday 24 10:20 pm Today has been windy but milder. This morning pa drove to Rockwood and from there to Alfred's to dinner. About 2 o'clock he returned bring- ing Bertie. Then he drove up for his axe and Jenny and I rode as far as Matthew Loree's and David came in on his way home from school. Pa drove up as far as Cousin Roberts. Saturday 25 9:20 pm This morning was mild but windy. About 11 am a dreadful storm of snow and wind commenced and continued most of the afternoon. This morning pa and ma took Bertie home. They went by Croft's and took the keg and Alfie's stockings home. After leaving Bertie they went on to Laight's to get some feathers and just as they started home the storm commenced and they had to face it all the way. They reached home at 1 pm. Sunday 26 3:20 pm Today has been fine with a cold wind. This forenoon Georgie came home a little earlier than usual and pa and Jenny and I went to church up here. About 4 pm pa took Georgie back and tonight pa and Jenny and I went to Rockwood to church. Monday 27 9:00 pm Today has been mild with a warm wind and occasional showers of rain which is fast removing the snow. This morning I washed and pa went up to Mr. Jonathan Oaks's on business. He returned about 2 pm. This afternoon Mr. & Mrs. John Awry passed here and stopped to speak to pa who was outside and inquired the way to Mat Loree's. Tuesday 28 9:00 pm Today has been a beautiful bright day overhead but rather wet and slushy under foot. This morning I hung out the clothes and they got nicely dried by tonight. Jenny washed the flannels. Pa took his dinner with him today. Wednesday 29 10:00 pm Today has been beautiful and bright like yesterday but rather cooler. This morning pa went to Guelph by the train and returned by the evening train. He called to the post office tonight and brought a letter fro Jenny from Emily. Thursday 30 9:15 pm Today has been another bright fine day but cloudy towards evening. This morning pa went up to chop and came home to dinner and after dinner he drove to Rockwood to get some rings for his maul and then he drove to Alfred's. It was nearly dark when he returned. This forenoon Mr. Warner called to inquire if Alfred had rails to sell. �57 Friday 31 Written Saturday This day was cold and windy with dashes of snow. This morning David went over to Loree1 s to see if they could draw some wood for us from Shaw's and he and John went off for a load and on their way home managed to upset. Mr. Loree came along just then with the other team and he took some of the wood and went home to dinner and the boys came on here. After dinner Mr. L. brought his load over and came in and paid me Georgie's money $3.00. Ma was lying down so he did not see her. When he left I started for Emily. The roads were very ban and it was late when we got home and I was sick. FEBRUARY Saturday 1st 11:00 pm Today has been cold and stormy. This morning pa went to chop and David went over to Loree's and he and John went off for another load. They brought two yesterday. This afternoon pa did not go out. Alfred and Annie passed on their way to George Miller's funeral and on their return they came in and stayed the evening. Sunday 2nd Written Tuesday evening This day was exceedingly cold and windy. I was very ill all day with sick headache. Georgie came home about 9:30 and pa took Emily away about 2 pm. Georgie left about 3:30 and walked back. Monday 3 This day was milder and calm. Pa caught cold coming home last night and was unable to go to chop. He walked down as far as John Socket's in the forenoon to see him about some oats but he was away to Rockwood so he went down again in the afternoon and bought 50 bushels at 28 cts. David went to school as usual Tuesday 4 8:30 pm Today has been mild and calm. This morning Jenny washed and pa drove over to Alfred's to tell him about the oats. He returned about 4:30 bringing David's paper and a letter for himself from James Day.Tonight I answered the letter and sent him my picture. Wednesday 5 9:15 pm Today has been mild and the forenoon was snowy, the afternoon clear. This morning Jenny and I drove to Rockwood, called at Miss Edwards, at Stouts and the Post Office and then drove to Ann Eliza's and got some milk and came home by the gravel road, reaching home by 1:30 pm Thursday 6 9:20 pm Today has been soft and snowy. This morning father and mother and Jenny and I went to Guelph. Jenny and I drove ma to the station and pa walked there and they went by train and we drove. We all went to Mr. Humphrey's to dinner. We got my wedding dress and a dress for each of the girls. We reached home just at dark and pa was just before us. �58 FEBRUARY Friday 7 9:30 pm Today has been colder but fine. This morning I drove into Guelph to get my dress cut and fitted. Ruth Fear went with me to Miss Stewart's and she fitted it. I also took Emily's back and changed it for cashmere like Jenny's. Tonight Ruth came home with me and we reached here at 7:10. Saturday 8 10:00 pm Today has been fine and bright. This morning pa drove to Rockwood to get the horse shod and from there to Alfred's. He returned about 3 pm. David went to Mr. Benham's threshing. We worked steady all day at my dress. Sunday 9 10:00 pm Today has been cold and stormy. Georgie came home about 10. About 4 David and Ruth took him back. Tonight we went to church in Rockwood. We three girls rode in the cutter and David walked. We reached home at 8:40. Monday 10 10:30 pm Today has been fine and mild. Pa was sick all day with Neuralgia. David went to school. This afternoon Jenny went to Rockwood and from there to Ann Eliza's to get some milk but she was away. Tonight Noah and Hannah Sunley came and stayed the evening. Tuesday 11 10:20 pm Today has been mild and snowy. This morning pa went over to Mr. Benham's to help him clean up his barn floor but he returned about 10 almost crazy with neuralgia. He is some better tonight. Wednesday 12 10:00 pm Today has been very cold and stormy. This morning Jenny washed and I took Ruth over to Norrish's and then drove to Ann Eliza's and got some milk. This afternoon we made and baked my wedding cake. Thursday 13 9:20 pm Today has been fine and cold. This morning I finished my wedding dress and then we cut out Jenny's dress. This afternoon pa went to Guelph for some medicine to cure his neuralgia which still troubles him. After he came home a man called with a dress model to sell but we declined purchasing for the very good reason that we have too many already. Friday 14 10:00 pm Today has been cold and windy with some snow. This morning David went to Mr. Benham's threshing and pa went to Rockwood and posted a letter from me to Emily and got the papers and then drove to Alfred's returning at noon. This afternoon Mr. Cooper called to borrow an axe but pa would not lend his but he lent him the saw. �59 FEBRUARY Saturday 15 9:15 pm Today has been very cold and windy. This morning pa drove up for the saw and this afternoon he went up and chopped some wood for Mr. Cooper. We iced my cake today with two coats and we finished Jenny's polonaise. Sunday 16 9:40 pm Today has been rather milder with some snow. Georgie came home about 10:30 and this afternoon Jenny and I took him back. Tonight David took us to Rockwood church and Louisa and Janet McKersie were there. We reached home about 8:30. Monday 17 Written on Wednesday This day was chilly with an east wind and snow at night. This morning Jenny washed the clothes and I washed a quilt and the counterpane. Mr. Loree came over and brought a pitcher of milk and stayed awhile. This evening N.S. came and stayed some time. Tuesday 18 This day was beautiful and bright with very little wind. This morning I finished Jenny's dress and after dinner pa went over to Loree's to see if they could draw wood for us this afternoon. Then he went up to chop and soon after Johnny Loree came along with the team and called for an axe. About 2:20 Jenny and I started for Alfred's. We found Annie at home and spent a pleasant time. There was a meeting at the school at night and Alfred and Mr. Wansborough went in. We reached home about 10:40 While we were away a woman called with some wash tubs for sale and pa bought two. In the evening pa went over to Mr. Benham's. Wednesday 19 9:30 pm Today has been fine with some snow and it is snowing fast now. This morning pa whitewashed their bedroom and tonight I put the carpet down. This afternoon Johnny Loree was hauling wood again. Thursday 2 0 Written Friday evening This day was fine with a very cold north wind. This morning I ironed and this afternoon David came home at 3:30 and we three went down to Shaw's. In the evening James Hill came in and we had a good time. It was nearly 1 o'clock when we got home. Friday 21 9:10 pm Today has been a beautiful day and milder than yesterday. There was no school at David's school so he cut wood this morning and after dinner he helped pa grind his axe and then went down to Alfred's. He returned about 8:40. This afternoon Jenny went for Emily and they reached home about dark. Pa broke his axe this forenoon so he ground it and put a new handle in it this afternoon. �60 February Saturday 22 9 : 3 0 m Today was stormy in the morning but clear and mild in the afternoon. This morning Emily and I went to Guelph and got her dress fitted. We went to Mr. Humphries to dinner and started home just before five and reached home at dark. Sunday 23 9:00 pm Today has been stormy and cold. This forenoon Georgie came home as usual. After dinner David went away with Emily. Georgie left at 4 o'clock. David returned about 7 o'clock. Monday 24 9:5 0 pm Today was fine but very cold. This morning Jenny washed. This afternoon pa went to Mr. George Armstrong's to see about a job of mason work. He returned at dark having found the job was let. Tuesday 25 9:00 pm Today has been very stormy and cold. Pa stayed at home and cut wood and made 2 axe handles' Ma and Jenny worked at my quilt and I worked at Emily's dress. Wednesday 26 written on Thursday This day was very cold and stormy. This forenoon pa broke his axe and had to come home and grind it. This evening N.S. came. Thursday 27 8:40 pm Today has been extremely cold but clear. This morning pa chopped and after dinner he got ready and rode with Mr. Loree to George Miller's sale. He returned about 5 and David came with him. After tea he went up to Mr. Cochlin's and has not yet returned. Friday 28 Written Saturday morning This day was fine but very cold. This morning David went to pile wood for pa and after dinner he took ma over to Loree's and then took Jenny and I to Mr. Wetherald's and went on to Alfred's himself. In the evening he brought the horse for us and we drove home while he stayed to the Caledonian entertainment in the Town Hall. I brought Jenny home and then went to Loree's for ma. Pa came ahead with the house key as Jenny could only get into the kitchen. It was about 8 o'clock when we got home. David rode home with Will Sunley about 2 am. MARCH Saturday 1 9:40 pm. Today has been windy but milder. This forenoon pa finished his contract of wood chopping for Mr. Socket and David drove up for him and his tools about 11:00 am. This afternoon pa went to the Centre Inn to give his estimate for Mc Coghlin's barn but he did not get the job. He came home by Rockwood having to take a plane of Mr. Corner's home and to pay Mr. Wetherald for weaving. �March Sunday 2 9:00 pm Today has been calm and mild. This forenoon Georgie came home about 10:20 and this afternoon Jenny took him back. Tonight we went to church at Rockwood and McKersie's girls were there and we made arrangements for them to come over next Tuesday. Monday 3 9:20 pm Today has been a beautiful day clear and warm and sunshiny. This morning Mr. Benham came over with some pine lumber for pa and pa promised to go over tonight to sit up with old Mr. B. After he left ma and pa went to Guelph and Jenny and I did the washing. This afternoon John Townsend came. He had been to Guelph. Ma and pa came home about 6 o'clock. John would not stay all night as they would be uneasy at home. He left about 8:30 and pa went over to Benham's. He returned in about half an hour to say that Mr. George Swanson would stay tonight and he was to go over tomorrow night. Tuesday 4 11:00 pm This morning was windy and sleety and miserable but this afternoon it cleared up real fine. The girls came this afternoon as they promised. They have just left. Tonight pa went over to sit up with Mr. Wednesday 5 11:15 pm Today has been mild and calm and bright. This afternoon ma and pa went to Alfred's and have only just returned. Tonight David went up to Mr. Cooper's but did not go in. He reports the necktie social a success as fas as numbers are concerned. Thursday 6 Written on Friday This day was dull and threatening in the morning but cleared up fine before night. This morning pa went to cousin Robert's and settled with him. He gave pa 10 dollars and 10 cords of green wood and pa called at John Edwards on his way home and engaged him to draw the wood. He reached home about 4:30. Tonight we went to the tea-meeting in Eden Mills and Janet and Louisa McKersie were there and we had a good time. The meeting was a success. We reached home at 12:20. Friday 7 9:15 pm Today has been a beautiful day, bright and calm. The snow is going fast. I washed the window curtains this morning and we finished quilting my quilt which we began yesterday. Today Mr. Loree came over and he and pa went back in the swamp to look at some wood he wanted cut but he decided not to cut it as he could not get it out. Tonight pa has gone over to sit up with Mr. Benham. This evening Janey Ritchie came over to borrow some tea. �62 Saturday 8 9:20 pm Today has been chilly with some thunder and lightning, but clear towards evening. Today I starched the curtains. This morning pa went to Rockwood and got the papers. Tonight Janey Ritchie brought back the tea she borrowed. Sunday 9 Written Monday evening This day was mild and hazy and the evening was wet. This morning Jenny and David and ma went to church. This afternoon I took Georgie back and coming home I overtook Janey Ritchie and drove her down to Loree's and found David was there. He told me not to go to church tonight as the road was dreadful bad on this line. As I came home it came on a smart shower and sprinkled me a bit. About 8:40 N.S. came and shortly afterwards David came home. Pa has a dreadful bad cough and had gone to bed. Shortly after 9 there came a heavy thundershower with high wind. Monday 10 9:40 pm Today has been bright and very mild and calm, a real spring day. This morning Jenny and I washed. I washed my blankets and got them nicely dry. About 11 Mr. Edwards and his boy came with two loads of wood. This afternoon Mr. John Black came in to assess. About 5 o'clock pa borrowed Mr. Loree's little sleigh and went for some straw from Swazey's. Tonight pa's cough is very bad. Tuesday 11 9:00 pm Today has been very windy and rather cooler. This morning pa went to Rockwood to see the doctor about his cough. He returned about 11 with some medicine and David's paper. Tonight he went over to see how Mr. Benham was. He found the family assembled and expecting him to die before morning. All his daughters were there. I finished my fine chemise today and ma made some apple jelly. Wednesday 12 9:40 pm Today has been dull and cold. This forenoon pa went over to have a chat with Mr. Loree. He came back about 10:30. The medicine he got yesterday has checked his cough. Today I cut out my polonaise and put it together, Tonight Sammy Loree came in and spent the evening. Thursday 13 9:00 pm Today has been dull and raw and windy. This morning pa went up to Jimmy Ray's and as he went he called at Benham's to see how Mr. Benham was. Shortly afterward the little boy came running over to say his grandpa was dead and they would like pa to go over but as he was away of course that was impossible. So tonight after tea he went over and has not yet returned. Last night I wrote to Emily and also a postal card for Mary Watson and David posted them this morning. Friday 14 Written Saturday evening This day was windy and snowy. This morning ma went over to Loree's and stayed a short time. After she returned David went to Rockwood on Jessie and got the papers and a letter from Richard for me. Tonight we went over to Loree's to spend the evening and it was nearly 12 when we returned. �MARCH 63 Saturday 15 Today has been cold and stormy yet bright. This afternoon pa and David went to Mr. Benham's funeral. There were a great many there. Pa was one of the pall-bearers. Mr. Duff from Speedside was the minister. Sunday 16 Written Monday evening This day was cold and rather stormy. David took Georgie back this afternoon. In the evening Jenny went for a walk as far as the railroad and back. David went to meet her and then went on with John Loree to Rockwood. Pa was sick all day with cramp in the stomach and went to bed early. About 8:30 N.S. came and shortly afterward David came. Monday 17 8:40 pm Today has been calm and mild and snowy. This morning Jenny and I washed and pa went down to John Socket's. This afternoon pa went to Farish's mill and from there to Everton, calling at Alfred's on his way. He got 100 lbs of flour. This evening Mrs. Cooper called to invite us to a surprise party at Mr. Hodgeskinson on Friday night. After tea David went up to Mathew Loree's and has not yet returned. Tuesday 18 9:30 pm Today has been cold and somewhat snowy. This morning ma and I went to Guelph and got my hat and shoes and gloves. We got home about 3:30 and found cousin Mary Watson here. We met pa just across the railroad on his way to Farish's mill for flour. He got 200 lbs and Mr. John Edwards brought it up home for him. Wednesday 19 10:30 pm Today has been rather chilly with some snow but on the whole fine. This afternoon Mary and Fanny and Tenie Smith came and shortly afterwards Rhoda and Ella Hodgeskinson came. About 7:30 Smith's left and Mr. Townsend and Willy came just before. About 8 Micholas McMurray came for the other girls and they stayed to play a game of carpet balls and then left. Mary Smith brought me a card-case and match holder and Fanny brought me a bead pin-cushion. Pa went to Mr. Anstee's sale today but did not stay long. This is Sarah Benham's wedding day. Thursday 20 9:30 pm Today has been fine and bright. This morning I took Mary over to Crofts and got some milk and some yeast and Ann Eliza gave me the presents they had purchased for me. She gave me a table cloth and two towels and Robert gave me a set of crystal. This afternoon she and Mary passed here on their way to Loree's and she ran in for a minute. Tonight cousin James Day came. I ornamented my cake this afternoon. Friday 21 10:00 pm Today has been beautiful and bright and mild. This morning after breakfast cousin James left for Guelph and David rode with him to school. This forenoon pa went to Rockwood and got the papers and this afternoon he went for Emily. We took down my bedstead today and I blacked the stove. �64 Saturday 22 9:20 pm Today has been very stormy and a great quantity of snow fell. This morning Emily and I went to Guelph and David went to Alfred's examination. We went down to Carri's to dinner and we left there at 2:30 and arrived at home about 5. David reached home at 8:30. We got Emily's hat and my toilet set and some plates and various small items. Sunday 2 3 written Monday This day was fine but dull. This forenoon we three girls went to church and after dinner we and the boys went over to Loree's and stayed to tea and then I came home for the horse and Georgie came home and changed his clothes and went away. Emily and I rode to Rockwood to church in our buggy and Johnny Loree took Jenny and Mary Watson who came over on foot from Ann Eliza's. Will Sunley and David and Sammy Loree went down in the cutter. Coming home Will Sunley brought Emily and Johnny Loree brought Jenny and Marg rode with me while David and Sammy walked. Will and Johnny came in and stayed awhile and Noah came shortly after we got home. We spend a pleasant evening and they left about 10 except N. Monday 24 9:30 pm Today has been stormy and wet and tonight is very windy. This morning pa went to Alfreds and got some dishes and then drove over for Ann Eliza. We were at dinner when they came. Ann Eliza baked some Ammonia cakes for me and after tea she and Marg went away in our cutter and David went and brought the horse back and went for George and got back about 9. Tuesday 25 Written Wednesday evening This day was a most beautiful day without a cloud. It was my wedding-day. All of both families were present. We were married at 1 o'clock by Mr. Masson. Emily was bridesmaid and Will Sunley was groomsman. Everything passed off very well and about dark Noah and I started for his father's where we stayed that night. On our way we called in at Loree's to say good-bye to Mrs. Loree. That afternoon Will Sunley took Emily down to Reid's and remained all night. Wednesday 26 8:20 pm Today has been fine until towards evening when it began to storm. This morning Noah and I went to father's to get my things, we stayed to dinner and then Noah went on with the team and pa took me and my most precious belongings in the buggy. The roads were bad and we had to go very round-about roads so it made us rather late. We found Mr. and Mrs. Sunley there busy cleaning and the house nice and warm. I like the appearance of my new home very much. Pa stayed till Noah came and then he helped him unload and put up the bedstead and then he left for home. Mr. & Mrs. Sunley stayed to tea and then left in the storm. �MARCH Thursday 27 Time not known Today has been calm and dull but mild. This morning I was busy straightening things and scrubbing. This afternoon I mended Noah's overcoat and did some other little chores. Noah was drawing wood. Friday 28 Today has been dull and raw and tonight it is raining fast. This morning Noah went down to his father's for a load of oats so I was alone all day. He returned some time after dark and Hannah came with him. Saturday 29 Written Monday afternoon This day was dull and misty in the distance but mild. This morning Noah went over to Oaks's for the plough with the sleigh and he called at the store in Oustic and got me a stove brush. Sometime toward evening Mr. Sunley came with a load of seed peas and brought three of our old chairs from home. He had a dreadful time coming up the road was so bad the way he came. He got stuck in one place. He got his supper here and then started back. Sunday 30 This day was cold and windy with flying snow. This afternoon we took Hannah over to Oaks's and stayed the evening. It was after 9 when we left. They seem to be very nice folks. Hanna is going to stay there till Tuesday and then she is going home with us. This was Jenny's birthday. She is 20 years old now. Monday 31 This was fine but windy and cold. This morning Noah went down to his father's for a load of oats and returned about 5 o'clock APRIL Tuesday 1st Afternoon Today has been milder than yesterday but is growing colder and threatening snow. Noah went over to Leslie's this morning and met pa on his way to Robert's for some hay. We are now waiting for Hannah preparatory to starting for Mr. Sunley's (Later). Hannah came about 5 and we reached Sunley's at dark. Just before we reached cousin James Smith's we saw ma and Jenny drive out and we drove fast and overtook them at Mitchel's corner and ma gave me $1.50 to get myself a pair of strong shoes. Wednesday 2nd Written Thursday This day was cold and stormy. This morning Noah and Johnny Sunley started for Guelph with the cattle about 6 o'clock and about 7 Mr. S. followed them with the team. About 9 Mrs. Sunley and I went with old Charlie and the buggy. It was Easter fat cattle show as well as the monthly fair day and there was a great crowd in town. I saw a good many that I knew. We got back at 3 o'clock and the men were just an hour after. After tea Noah and I started for home taking JOhnny with us. We got here about 7:30. We had my bureau and the churn and I carried the clock on my lap all the way. The roads were pretty rough but nothing was damaged. �APRIL 66 Thursday 3 7:30 pm Today has been colder and more stormy than yesterday. This morning Noah went down to his father's for a load of grain and returned about 5:30. He brought some hens with him. I got things into a little better order today. Today has been cold but not so stormy as yesterday. This morning Noah went down to Oustic to see mr Oaks and he posted a letter I wrote last night to Richard. When he came back he went down to his father's for another load of grain and did not get back till dark. Tonight I set bread for the 1st time. Saturday 5 8:30 pm Today has been fine and calm and milder than yesterday. This morning Noah went over to Oaks's for the crosscut saw and tonight he took it back and got the Mercury from the post office. I baked today and scrubbed. Sunday 6 written Monday This day was a beautiful, bright,warm day. This morning Noah and I walked over to Speedside church. This afternoon about 5 cousin Mary Watson and two Miss Sloans and Miss Easton called in and stayed a short time. There had been a prayer meeting at Sloan's and Mary had been to it and was on her way back to Speedside where Robert was to meet her. Monday 7 8:4 5 pm Today has been a . repetition of yesterday. This morning I washed for the first time here. This afternoon a man came and got his dinner. He was taking orders for fruit trees. Tuesday 8 9:20 pm Today has been a perfect spring-day, beautiful. This morning I cleaned the stove and had just finished when ma and Jenny came. They brought my two mottoes and my wreath and in the afternoon I fitted ma's basque- waist for her. They left about 4:45. Tonight about 7 Johnny Sloan came in and has just left Wednesday 9 10:00 pm Today has been very warm and fine. This morning at 6 o'clock Noah started for his father's en route for Guelph and only returned half an hour ago. He reports the roads fearful bad. He came home in the buggy. Today I scrubbed and ironed. Thursday 10 9:00 pm Today has been very windy and wet, raining in the forepart of the day and snowing and freezing towards evening. Tonight after tea Noah went over to Jim Duffields and only returned a few minutes since. Friday 4 9:20 pm �APRIL Friday 11 8:45 pm Today has been rather cold but very fine and bright. This morning Noah and Johnny started down home at 6:15 o'clock to bring up our live stock viz a cow, two young cattle, 8 sheep and 6 hens and a rooster. They reached here at 2:30 pm. Jim came with them to stay for a few days and Johnny rode back again on one of the horses after they had eaten their dinner. About 5:30 Jimmy rode, over to Oustic for some nails and he got the paper. Saturday 12 9:00 pm Today has been bright and fine like yesterday but milder. This morning Noah went over to the sawmill for some scantling to make a gate and Jimmy went over to Oustic again. This afternoon Jim Duffield was over for awhile but he did not come to the house. Sunday 13 9:00 pm Today has been a dull wet day snowing fine snow almost all day. This morning Jimmy went over to Oaks's and his cousin came back with him about 1-30 and stayed till dark and just as he was leaving Johnny 5loan came over and stayed until now. Monday 14 8:45 pm Today has been very fine and warm. This forenoon about 11 o'clock Mr. Socket and Lucy and the children came and stayed until after tea. Noah and Jimmy hung the new gate at the road today and fixed the pump stand. Tonight after dark Noah went over to Oustic for spikes. Tuesday 15 8:45 pm Today has been fine but rather dull. This afternoon directly after dinner Jimmy went over to Oaks's for an auger. Tonight about 6 o'clock he started for home with the team. Wednesday 16 9:15 pm Today has been fine but dull like yesterday. About 12 o'clock Mr. Sunley came in the buggy with Johnny behind with the team. About half an hour afterward and before they came in to dinner Mr. Stovel came with the pump. So I had quite a company to dinner. Mr. Stovel bringing a boy with him. This afternoon Mr. Duff the minister at Speedisde called on us. Noah and his father were away off to the bush so he did not see him then but he was going further up the road to make another call and on his way back he called in again but he did not come into the house. Tonight at dark Noah went over to Oaks's and he called at the post office and brought me a letter from Richard. It enclosed a pre- scription for Hannah. Thursday 17 9:00 pm Today has been fine and most of the time bright with a high wind. This morning Noah went over to see Mr. Collis about the line fence. This afternoon he fixed the dairy for me. �April Friday 18 9:25 pm Today has been very fine and warm. About 12:30 Mr. Sunley came with the team and brought our table. This afternoon he and Noah and some of the neighbours were arranging about the line fence. After tea Mr. Sunley left for home. This morning Noah was trying to plough but found it would not do. Saturday 19 9:10 pm Today has been another fine warm day. This morning Noah and one of the neighbours were laying out the line fence. This afternoon about 4:30 Noah went over to Oaks1 s to change some seed. Sunday 20 9:00 pm Today has been like yesterday, fine and warm. This forenoon Bob Sloan came over and stayed awhile talking and this afternoon James Oaks and Sarah came over and stayed until a short time ago when Noah and I went a piece with them. Monday 21 9:00 pm Today has been a repetition of yesterday's weather. Noah commenced ploughing today. This morning a man came in and asked if we had a clock that wanted cleaning but he did not come into the house. Tuesday 2 2 8 :15 pnv! Today has been as fine as ever and exceedingly warm. This morning I washed and this afternoon I churned but the cream was too warm and consequently spoiled my butter so as we were quite out of butter I went over to Oaks's and got 2 lbs. Wednesday 23 8:20 pm Today has been dull most of the time and threatening rain. This morning a man came in thinking Sloan's lived here but on finding his mistake retired precipitately. This afternoon Mr. Sunley and Jimmy came up with the team about 2 o'clock and left about 4:30. After they left I took a walk as far as the bush. Today was the day of the inauguratic of Guelph as a city. Thursday 24 8:10 pm Today has been fine and cool but threatening rain towards night. This morning Noah sowed peas and this afternoon I commenced working in the garden digging up a piece of sod. Friday 25 9:00 pm Today has been a dull drizzling sort of a day. The men were sowing peas and gang ploughing all day in spite of the wet Saturday 2 6 8:50 pm Today has been smoky and warm but rather dull. Tonight Johnny went to Oustic and brought the paper and a letter from Emily. She gives me a lot of news. �APRIL Sunday 2 7 8:20 pm This morning was smoky and drizzling rain now and then, but it cleared up about 10 o'clock,and was very warm all day. This morning Noah and I went to church at Speedside. We got a ri.de partway, Noah with Allan's and I with Sloan's. I saw cousin Robert and had a chat with him.. This afternoon we had arranged to go over to Jim Duffields about 3 o'clock when about 2:30 Mr. Grieves came in and stayed till just now he left. Shortly after he came I went for a walk as far as the top of Mutrie's hill. On my way back I met Miss Grieves and a younger brother going home from Sloan's and Miss Sloan and her sister and two brothers and another gentleman, I forget his name were with them. We stood a long while talking and then Miss Grieves and brother went on and Miss Sloan and party came back with me. Monday 28 Today has been beautiful and cool and fine. This afternoon I walked down home and gave them a surprise. After tea Jenny and I went over to see Mrs. Loree and she loaded me with apples and sent a pitcher of milk for me to drink while I was home. Pa is working at Benham's now and he came home at dark. Tuesday 2 9 8:45 pm Today has been fine in the morning but dull this afternoon and threatening rain. This forenoon Jenny and I drove over to Alfred's and stayed to dinner and started back about 3:30 bringing Maggie with us to stay with me for awhile. We just called at father's to get some things and then Jenny brought me home and is staying here all night. We reached here at 6 o'clock. Wednesday 30 8:15 pm Today has been dull and cold and windy. We had tea at 5 tonight and Jenny started for home directly after. Shortly after she left Mrs. Oaks came along on her way home from Sunley's having been down for Sarah and Noah went out to speak to her and got some butter that his mother had sent for us. MAY Thursday 1st 8:25 pm Today has been very cold and windy. This afternoon I sowed lettuce and beet seed and some cress seed that Ann Eliza gave me. Friday 2nd 8:50 pm Today has been fine and bright though cool. This afternoon I got my garden ready and sowed some flower seeds. While I was at it a butcher called to see if we had anything to sell. Saturday 3 9:50 pm Today has been warmer and very fine. I set a white hen today and sowed some more flower seeds. Tonight while I was in the garden sowing the seeds an old man came in begging but finding no one in the house he left without seeing me. �MAY Monday 12 8:35 pm Today has been warmer than yesterday and windy and very fine. This morning Johnny went to Oustic and got the paper. This afternoon I put a new back in Noah'^ old vest. Tuesday 13 8:45 pm Today has been exceedingly warm and calm and clear and tonight it is lightning . This afternoon I wrote to cousin Mary Ann and sowed some flower seeds. Wednesday 14 8:40 pm Today has been fine and very warm. This afternoon I started for Oaks's and a little piece up the road I met Miss Oaks and Miss Grieves coming here so I had to turn back. After tea I went a piece with them. I have promised to go to Oaks's tomorrow if it is fine. Noah finished seeding tonight. Thursday 15 8:45 pm Today has been dull and showery and tonight is quite cool.I did not go to Oaks's.Tonight after tea Noah went over there and I sent my letter to post. I milked the cow in the field tonight Friday 16 10:20 pm Today has been a beautiful bright pleasant day. Tonight after tea we went over to Sloan's. The girls were away to Guelph and Jim Duffield and his wife came over too and soon after the girls came home. We had music and singing and spent a pleasant time. Saturday 17 9:30 pm Today has been very fine and pleasant. This morning about 11 o'clock Ma and Emily came and stayed till after tea. Emily got a chance ride home last night. She brought me the rest of my cards. We are going down in the morning if it is fine. Sunday 18 Written Tuesday evening This day was very fine and warm. In the morning we went down home, reachin there about 11:15. They were all at church but pa to hear Mr. Cooper preach his farewell sermon as he is about to leave that circuit. They reached home about 1 o'clock and about 2 Noah and the boys went down to Socket's. After tea we three girls started for Rockwood church and met Noah and Georgie coming up. David had gone down to church. We tried to persuade Noah to go with us but he wouldn't. When we got there we found Fanny McKersie there and she and I went for a short walk as it was early and then we sat in the same seat. Louie was there in the choir. Coming back David rode with us and we were not long going home. I found Noah waiting for me so he got out the horse and we started home reaching here about 10 and finding Johnny asleep on the lounge. �MAY Monday 19 This day was fine like yesterday. In the morning Noah took Jim Duffield's buggy home and I rode with him as far as the pasture to milk the cow. When he came back he and Johnny started for his father's to get some hay and to bring up some cattle but he returned shortly after 7 o'clock with a load of hay and minus Johnny who had gone to Guelph. I was washing all day and felt very tired. Tuesday 20 9:00 pm Today has been very warm and rather windy. This morning I baked pies and cakes. This afternoon about 4:30 Mr. Sunley and Johnny came with the cattle, two steers and a cow and about 7:30 Mr. Sunley left for home and Noah went over and helped me milk. Wednesday 21 8:40 pm Today has been very fine and cool. This forenoon Noah went to Oustic to get me some whole pepper and ginger. He got the ginger but they had no pepper. Tonight I sowed the cucumber seed. Thursday 22 9:40 pm Today has been fine and quite cool. We rose early and started for Mr. Sunley's reaching there at 8. About 10 we started for Guelph with Mr. Sunley and Hannah. I got my hat trimmed and we got the wallpaper for the house and got back there about 6:20, got our supper and started for home here with the buggy, reaching here at 9. Friday 23 8:35 pm Today has been very fine and warm but cool tonight. This morning Noah went down to his father's early and returned tonight at 6 with a load of things. About 4:30 Alfred and Annie and the children came and stayed till dark. Saturday 24 8:55 pm Today has been fine and warm. This afternoon Noah washed the sheep. A good many people passed here today, spending their holdiay. Sunday Written Monday This day was fine but cool. This morning about 11 o'clock Mr. McFarlane and Rachel came and after dinner Mr. & Mc and Noah went over to Jim Duffield's and about 3:30 Len Parkinson and Man Duffied came and after putting away the horse they went over after the others and about tea- time they came back again together except Man who did not come till after tea. About 6:30 Mr. McF went home and Rachel is staying till Tuesday. The others left a little before 9. Monday 26 9 :2 0 pm Today has been fine but very cool. This morning about 9:15 Rachel started for Oaks's with the children and she came back about 8:40. Mr. Oaks brought the bricklayers out today from Guelph. �MAY Tuesday 27 9:15 pm Today has been dull and cold. This afternoon Rachel and I with the children went over to Jim Duffields and about 5 o'clock Hannah came. She came with Mr. McF who had come for Rachel so after tea we hurried home and they started home immediately. Wednesday 28 Written Saturday This day was fine and warm. In the morning we began our house-cleaning spree that Hannah had come to help me about and about 10:30 Jenny came. She brought me a pail of soft soap and a basket of apples. We did not quite finish the kitchen today. Tonight Johnny Sloan came over and stayed till nearly 10. I was just about starting for their place when he came so when Noah came in I went and took the shawl home that I borrowed the other night and took a pitcher for yeast but they had just made new yeast and it had not risen enouqh, then so I left the pitcher. s i Thursday 29 This day was very warm and dry. This morning Noah rode down with Jim Duffield as far as Lyon's corner and then walked home and went to Guelph with his father to get a buggy. The girls finished the kitchen and my bedroom today and after tea Jenny went home and I sent half of my last churning of butter down home by her. This morning I set two hens. Tonight Hannah and I went over for the yeast and we had a splended swing. Noah did not come home tonight and soon after we came back from Sloan's a drunken man came down the road and came in here. We locked the doors and kept quiet and he soon left. Friday 30 This day was very windy and hot. I baked today and we did the other bedroom all but the floor. About 4 o'clock Noah and Jim came with the buggy and about 7:30 Jim and Hannah left for home. Saturday 31 8:35 pm Today has been very warm and windy and about 4 it began to rain and is still raining steady and thundering and lightning. This morning Noah sheared the sheep. Today I finished cleaning up and baked pies. JUNE Sunday 1st 9:00 pm Today has been dull but pleasant till about 4:30 when it commenced to rain and rained heavy for some time. This forenoon Noah and I went down to his father's and just before we left Fred Duffield came over and stayed all day with Johnny. We had a pleasant ride down but coming home tonight it was rather wet. Monday 2 8:10 pm Today has been dull and cold. This morning I churned and Fred Duffield brought the gang plough home 73 �JUNE 74 Tuesday 3 9:10 pm Today has been cold and wet. This morning Mr. Sunley came up and he and Noah built the flue and put out the stove and put up a little one in the house. Tonight they went over to Oustic to a political meeting. Wednesday 4 8:00 pm Today has been dull and drizzling except for a short time during the afternoon when the sun shone out. This morning they finished the chimney and this afternoon about 3 o'clock Mr. Sunley started for home. Tonight Tom Sloan came over and stayed a little while. Thursday 5 Written Tuesday This day was very fine but cool and rather windy. This morning I washed the white clothes and this afternoon Noah went down to the Centre to vote and I went with him and drove on home but ma and Jenny were away so I went to Loree1 s and Mrs. Benham was there. I stayed till 7 o'clock and then went home to see the garden before dark. While I was there pa and DAvid came home and they got the key and opened the house and I had a look at the organ. About 8 ma and Jenny came and at the same time Noah came from Loree's with the buggy so he drove in and we stayed till 9:10. They had been to Mr. Sunley's. Friday 6 This day was fine but fearfully windy. I finished my washing and folded the clothes at night. Tonight Noah went to Oustic and got the paper Saturday 7 This day was fine and a little warmer. I scrubbed and baked and ironed and in the evening I planted the beans. Sunday 8 This day was fine but rather threatening. In the morning Johnny started for Mr. Sunley's with the team. About 10:30 pa and ma came and about 2 Mr. & Mrs. Oaks came and about 3:30 Jim Duffield and his wife came, so we had plenty of company. After tea pa and ma left and a while after Jim and his wife left and just before dark Mr. & Mrs. Oaks left and Jim came with the young horses. Monday 9 This day was very fine and warm. They commenced road work today. In the mcmninq I washed my blankets and all my clothes. This afternoon I churned. Tonight after tea Noah and Jim hitched the colt single for the first time and she went very quietly. Tuesday 10 9:25 pm Today has been fine and very hot. At noon we had a little shower. They finished their road work at 11 and this afternoon they rolled the turnip ground and then hitched the colt to the buggy and went over to Oustic with the butter and got some groceries and some coal oil. About 7 Jim started for home. I commenced cleaning upstairs today. Tonight after dark Jim Oaks came over and Noah is still out with him. Tom Grieves got badly hurt today pulling down the old barn. Some of it fell on him and one of the framers and hurt them very badly. �JUNE Wednesday 11 written Monday This day was very fine and warm. This afternoon about 4 o'clock ma came. I did not quite finish upstairs today. Tom Grieves died this morning at 4 o'clock and will be buried tomorrow at 2. Thursday 12 This day was very fine and pleasant. This morning about 9:30 we started for Garry and had a very pleasant visit. It was dark when we got back. We got a lot of flower plants and Mr. Townsend gave ma the fowls he promised pa long ago. Two hens and a rooster of the Silver Hamburgs. Firday 13 Written Monday This day was fine and very warm. This morning we planted out my plants and then I starched my white skirts and after dinner ma fixed my grenadine dress and I finished cleaning upstairs. About 4:00 ma started for home. Saturday 14 This day was fine and pleasant till about 3:30 when it commenced to rain and rained quite heavy before dark. I whitewashed and cleaned the passage today. Sunday 15. This morning it rained quite heavy but cleared off about 10 and Noah and I started for his father's. We reached there soon after 11 and after dinner we went to Eden to church with Mr. & Mrs. Sunley and Hannah and on our way back we went into Rachael's and stayed to tea. When we were on our way home it came on a dreadful heavy rainstorm and we got pretty wet. We did not come home tonight as it is very dark and wet. Monday 16 9:30 pm Today has been very fine and cool. This morning we rose early and started for home at 5:30. I brought a hen and 8 little ducks. Today is Mr. Sunley's birthday. Tuesday 17 Written Thursday This day was dull and cold and windy. About 11 am. Mr. Sunley came up with the turnip drill and they sowed the turnips in the afternoon. I washed today. Mr. Sunley left about 7 o'clock. Wednesday 18 This day was fine but cool. I ironed and baked today. Six little chickens hatched today. This afternoon Noah rode down home with Jim Duffield and came back with him about 9:30 tonight. Mrs. Sunley is very poorly. rhursday 19 9:00 pm Today has been beautifully fine and warmer than yesterday. I cleaned the summer kitchen partly today. Eight more chickens came out today. �JUNE 76 Friday 20 written Monday This day was very fine and warm. I finished cleaning the kitchen and cleaned the dairy and entry which concludes my house-cleaning Saturday 21 This day was fine and very warm and just after dark it rained a little I baked and scrubbed today and at dark Jim Duffield and his wife called for some cucumber plants. Sunday 22 This day was exceedingly warm. This afternoon Noah and I went over to Oakes's and stayed till 9 o'clock. 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Title A name given to the resource David Rea Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Rea Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Wellington County Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857-1861 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 Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. David Rea Diary & Transcription, 1857-1860 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 David Rea Diary & Transcription, 1857-1860 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. April 12, 1857 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. David Rea 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></span><span class="mw-headline">{Ahriell? 1857}</span></h2> <p>Sunday 12 we went to the metin nise Day</p> <p>13 I went to Guelph paid the buildin society for two months 6/3/6 {pounds, shillings, pence} bought this book 0/5/0 and three {illegible 0/0/1 1/2} and two set of plow tines at 0/3/9 the boys split shakes with man then drew stones very nise Day</p> <p>14 William and Charles plowed all Day James Moffat got 4 bus pes and 4 bus of barley at 5 per bushel paid cash 2/0/0. James and John McKay got 6 bs of peas at 5 per bushell not paid I drew in some turnips nise Day Sold to T Armstrong 2 bs of barley 5s per bus cash 2/0/0</p> <p>15 Thomas Buckland got 8 bs of varley 5s per bushel 2/0/0 the boys plowing I shifted fence it snowed all Day</p> <p>16 I calected Mr Barries money William got his horses shod Charles took the yarn to the weavers it snowed showers all Day</p> <p>17 me and Charles went to A Griffiths thrashin William chopped wood in the after noon he plowed nise Day</p> <p>18 we split rails in the fore noon in the after noon we laid fence Mother lent to John Rea 7/10/0</p> <p>19 went to the metin snowed all Day</p> <p>20 we mat a hay rack in the after non me and Charles went to Fergus he got his foot mesured for a pair of half boot I got mine half soled</p> <p>21 it snowed all fore non the boys plowed in the after non I laid up fence</p> <p>22 the boys plowed I laid fence nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aprill 1857</p> <p>23 the boys plowed tha finished the field at the end of the barn than plowed in the potatoe field I gathered stones in the after none sold to Keneth McDonat 12 bs of spring wheat at 5/2/ per bus 3 2 0 very nise Day frost in the morning</p> <p>24 the boys plowed William cultivated in the after non in the ten acres I plowed with the oxen nise Day</p> <p>25 William cultivated Charles plowed I was sick</p> <p>26 tha took the wagon to the mettin it snowed all the after non</p> <p>27 the boys filled the stable William took farmer to get a shoe an I took Mr Carries money to T W Armsby Charles put up garden fence snow showers all Day</p> <p>28 the boys plowed I was sick rather cold</p> <p>29 I went to Scandlands for two bus of time to pickle the wheat the boys plowed in the after non I {[illegible]}eamed wheat William plowed in the after non</p> <p>30 I sowed wheat Charles and John farowed William cultivated in the ten acres he finished very nise Day</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>2700</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1857 £ S d</p> <p>1 I sowed Charles and John harowed William cultivated in sandeys field it rained from ten a clock</p> <p>2 it rained in the fore non we fixed fences clowdy all Day</p> <p>3 went to the metin nise Day</p> <p>4 I sowed till non Charles and John harowed William cultivated it rained in the after non very hevy</p> <p>5 it rained most all Day I went to Fergus after super for nails</p> <p>6 The boys went to the fair I sold to T S Armstrong 12.00 lb of hay at £3 per tun not paid Sold to John Wishart 8 bus of barley at S5 for bus not paid 8 0 0 clowdy all Day</p> <p>7 I sowed oats in the fore non in the field at the new barn then I sowed ten bushels of peas in Sandeys field William cultivated Charles and John harowed tha finished the ten acres of wheat than harowed oats in the litl field very nise Day</p> <p>8 sowed down the litle field the boys finished harowin at non William harowed the peas I finished at[?] sowin the peas 18 bs of pees we sowed I sowed 5 bus of barley at S5 per bus 1 5 0 finished harowin the peas at super time than thea harowed in sandys new percel very nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1857 £ S d</p> <p>9 I sowed wheat in the after non I gathered roots of the new field the boys harowed it was very windy it is raining to night</p> <p>10 we took the wagon to the metin very cold</p> <p>11 I sowed oats an it was very hard frost this morning William cultivated in the after non Charles and John harowed nise day</p> <p>12 I sowed oats Charles and John harowed and William Glandley {?} harowed at 1/3 for Day I barganed for a stud tha perfection to insure to mares for {odd mark. Does it mean anything?} £5 s William Sandy got 7 bu of barley for 5/ pr 1 15 0 very nise day</p> <p>13 I sowed Skeltons field in oate the boys harowed it William cultivated we lent John McCrgge 1 5 for a few days very nise day</p> <p>14 I sowed the last of our wheat this fore non the boys harowed William cultivated Matthew Mills bought a sow from us at £8 s15 to be paid in one month it rained in the after non</p> <p>15 I took the sow to Fergus it rained till Diner time the boys cleaned oats</p> <p>16 we staked fence in the fore non than the boys plowed the turnip and potato field sold 4 bu of peas to I {?} very 1 0 10 cold and windy James McKeag got 26 bu of oats at 2/5 not paid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1857</span></h2> <p>17 took the wagon to the metin very cold it was the sacrament</p> <p>18 I sowed the twelve ackres in oats and sowed it down the boys harowed very nise day</p> <p>{change in ink to brown} 19 sold at the barn 61 bs of oats 2/8 per bs 9/0/8 I went to John Robertsons rasin Robert Bechon got 1 bs of peas 5 per lb not paid</p> <p>20 William took a load of hay to Billy J S Armstrong got 1200 of hay not paid Charles and me went to {John Strongs?} rasin John McKlellon got ten bus of barley bs 57 2/10</p> <p>21 we took two load of hay to Billy and one {ton} to the bucher not paid William Parks got 9½ bs of barley 2/5 pr not paid yet to be paid in one month Mr {Astin} got 32½ lb of pork not paid</p> <p>22 sold at the barn 78 bs of oats at 2/8 pr bus and 10/8/0 100 bs of oats at 5 York per bus and 500 wt of hay 1 Charles plowed William took a load of hay to Andrew Forrester very nise day</p> <p>{change in ink} 23 William maid drills me and Charles drew out dung in the after non we planted potatoes very warm all day. {Change back to brown ink} 24 went to the metin very nise day</p> <p>25 we finished plantin the potatoes at non Charles went to Fergus I went to Jones tavern to met the {captain} of the {malitia} William stoped at home</p> <p>26 William and Charles plowed at William Glendleys I logged at Issac Andersons very nise day</p> <p>27 William took a load of hay to {Billeys} me and Charles cleaned oats in the forenon {smudge on forenon}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1857</span></h2> <p>27 in the after non I took a load to Billeys the bays fixed fence it was showry Robert Wilkie got 1 bs of barley 1/9/0 William Kellehar 4 ton.83 cwt of hay to 14/6/0 to bee paid in one month after date Audreid Harrister got 29 lb of dried pork</p> <p>28 we sowed plaster till non then we gatherd stones it was showery Robert {Thermon} borowed 14/0/0 for twelve months John {Thermon} borrowed 13/12/6 for nine month</p> <p>29 we gatherd stones than we started fence cloudy all day</p> <p>30 we started fence Thomas Skelton got 12 bs of spring wheat to be paid in agust Mr Astic paid for the pork 1/16/0</p> <p>31 went to the metin nise day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== June 1857 == pdf.</p> <p>5 I went to Guelph with 42 bs of fall wheat 8£ 9d pr bus 18/3 /0 I bought 15 lb of 8/10 pr lb 2/12/6 Charles harowed William gatherd stones Owen {Melbon} borowed 25/0/0 for twelve month at 12 pr cent</p> <p>6 went to Fergus for a grist and some oat meal and to get the plowes fixed Charles harowed William took a cow to the bull than he gather stones Mother came home from Robert {Kenedys} nise day</p> <p>7 I stoped at home nise day</p> <p>8 I took 42 bs of fall wheat to Guelph sold to Allan 8s 9d pr bus 18/12/6 James Torrance borowed 12/10 for six month at twelve pr cent William worked at the roads Charles harowed it was showery</p> <p>9 Me and William worked at the roads and the {ascen} Charles plowed {Can’t contextualise line 3 of day 9}</p> <p>10 Me and William worked at the roads and the {ascen} Charles plowed</p> <p>11 we went to work at the roads but it rained me and Charles plowed William gatherd stones</p> <p>{change in ink to black} 12 me and William worked at the roads Mr Griffith helped us I paid him 2/6 Charles plowed a very heavy shower</p> <p>13 we washed our sheep in the after non than William went to the sawmill for to {board} to make a stone boat it coast Charles fished 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1857</span></h2> <p>After super I went to Fergus Matthew Mills paid me for the cow that he bought one month a go 8/15/0 and for one ton of hay 3/5 I bought one sadle and bridle and {mortingrate} and raw hide for cash 3</p> <p>14 tha took the wagon to the metin I keep the house nise day</p> <p>15 Me and William shore the sheep than I plowed William gatherd stones Charles plowed all day Mother went to Fergus paid the weaver 1/2 cloudy and cold all day grand mother paid for her wheat that she got and the third of June 6 bs at 6/3 pr bus 1/17/6</p> <p>16 me and Charles plowed William laid fence it was showery</p> <p>17 Me and Charles plowed William laid fence same rain this morning we finished the field behind the house to night misty to night</p> <p>18 I made drills for the turnips William and Charles drew out dung it was warm and showery</p> <p>19 I drilled the turnips William and Charles drew out dung mother had her wool pickin this after non cloudy and windy all day</p> <p>20 I mad drills the boys {scaterd?} dung John Robinson borowed 15£ for six 15/0/0 month at twelve pr cent interests it rained in the after non till super time Mr Astic paid ins for 20 b of pork at 9d pr {br?} 15/0</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1857</span></h2> <p>21 We took the wagon to the metin it was a very heavy shower of rain</p> <p>22 we made a stone boat than we went to Fergus Charles bought a coat it cost 17/6 William got measured for a sut of clowes bought a cheese {chesal?} cost 8/11 it rained all day very hard</p> <p>23 I took a load of wheat to Guelph sold to {Allan?} 47 bs at 14s York came to 20/15/0 the boys drew out dung tha finished it was a nise day</p> <p>24 I finished drilling the turnips William sowed the turnips Charles harowed sowed 48 lb of turnips 2/6 it was a very nise day 25 I tok a grist to Everton mills of 20 bs of spring wheat Mr {Furley?} got 200 lb of flowe at {4.2 bs?} pr cwt came to 2/5/0 to be paid on the first of January</p> <p>26 I took a load of fall wheat to Fergus 39bs at 13 yk came to 16/0/0 Charles harowed William fixed a bout the new house very warm</p> <p>27 I took a load of fall wheat to Guelph sold to Allan at 14 {yok? Author’s intent was york} 43 bs came to 18/2/6 Charles harowed William went to bing William Armstrongs rasin in the after non very warm</p> <p>28 went to the near metin very warm Caty Cassidy was here</p> <p>29 it rained in the morning we cleaned a load of wheat I hired David Cardy for a month at ten Dolars 31 took a load of what to 43 bs came to 18/3/0</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1857</span></h2> <p>Wednesday 1 I went to Fergus sold the old wagon to Mathew Anderson for 6/5/0 bought a new wagon from Mr Anderson for 28/15/0 Charles has plowed the sumer {falls} William and David gather stones {illegible} got a load of hay not paid it rained in the fore non</p> <p>2 me and Charles plowed William went to smith rasin it rained in the morning nise day</p> <p>3 I took 57 b of fall wheat to Guelph sold it to Allan 14s {illegible} came to Charles plowed William and David 25/6 gatherd stones it was showery</p> <p>4 me and Charles plowed William and David drew dung out of the sheds we finished plowing the field very nise day</p> <p>5 we took the wagon to the metin I {sut} up with Simpson all night nise day</p> <p>6 I took 39 bs of spring wheat sold to Allan at 12s York 14/10 Charles cross plowed William and David drew dung out of the shed very warm</p> <p>7 I took the wool to Guelph Mother and {T/Home} {Elisa} went we bught to lead {sheads} 1/10 Charles cros plowed William and David gathed stones nise day</p> <p>8 William went to Fergus to get his plow fixed he got my clowes {clothes} 3 me and David split rails</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1857</span></h2> <p>8 John Smith got a load of hay at 13 {illegible} pr ton not paid very warm</p> <p>9 William plowed Charles plowed David was at Fergus {bulwated?} in the after non very warm</p> <p>10 William and me drilled up the potatoes Charles plowed very warm Robert {Scott} borowed 25/0/0 for six month at 12 pr cent</p> <p>12 went to church very warm William {sut} up with Simpson</p> <p>13 I cultivated William and Charles plowed very warm</p> <p>14 Charles Halliday borowed 7/10 for six month at 12 pr cent {Holmes} Armstrong borowed 25/0/0 for six month John {Carmie} fixed up our cheese {Illegible} David Cardy came at non and pulled {thistles} the boys plowed very warm</p> <p>15 I went for our hay rake at William Woods prise of hay rake 1/6/3 Margret Armstrong got 12/10/0 the boys finished plowing the sumer {fall} we harowed in the after non it rained a litle</p> <p>16 we harowed all day very warm</p> <p>17 I went to Fergus brought a gate and a sythe and sheth {sheath?} cost /10/ and six rakes the boys harowed very warm</p> <p>18 me and William and Charles went up to Garafraxa to se the land David gathed roots very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1857</span></h2> <p>19 I stayed at home very warm</p> <p>20 me and William and Wiliam McKage mowed David and Charles harowed very showery all day</p> <p>21 we mowed till ten than we split Rails W Mc was here Charles and cultivated David harowed behind the old house it was showery</p> <p>22 William and me mowed in the morning than we fixed barrs Charles cultivated David harowed it was very showery all day</p> <p>23 I went to Fergus with 2 {sneth? same illegible as on July 17} to get fixed and paid for the gate cost 0/13/0 Charles cultivated David harowed in the after non we mowed a litle it{it is deliberately blurred} we sold one horse to Robert Murdock for 31/5/0 to be paid twelve month after date</p> <p>24 it rained most of the day we split some rails and burned dung</p> <p>25 we pick fence in the after non we gatherd stones mother went to Guelph with W. Mc Kage nise day</p> <p>26 took the wagon to the metin very warm</p> <p>27 we mowed till non than we drew in 8 loads of hay {Lamar?} &amp; Kelton helped us warm and windy</p> <p>28 we mowed all day it rained in the morning David and Charles {harved?} turnips</p> <p>29 we mowed than we drew in 8 loads of hay nise day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1857</span></h2> <p>30 we mowed till super time than we drew in 4 load of hay nise day</p> <p>31 we mowed till diner time than we drew in 4 loads of hay it rained very hevy for one our than we mowed after super David and Charles {same as 28 July} turnips</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1857</span></h2> <p>Saturd 1 we mowed till non than we drew in 7 load of hay {Skelton} was here nise day</p> <p>2 we took the wagon to the metin David Bone was here nise day</p> <p>3 we drew in with two teams all day {Skelton} was here nise day</p> <p>4 we mowed all day Charles and David drew in 4 loads of hay it was showery in the after non</p> <p>5 I went to John {Cormies} raisin William and Skelton mowed Charles raked hay nise day</p> <p>6 I was sick all day William and Skelton and Charles mowed tha finished mowing nise day</p> <p>7 we {bilt} a {shack} 13 loads skelton and Anderson helped us very nise day</p> <p>8 William and Charles went to William Rea {lagin? logging} bee me and skelton and David drew in 9 8 loads of hay, we finished the {l/haying} very nise day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1857</span></h2> <p>Sund 9 went to the metin very warm</p> <p>10 I took a grist to Fergus 9 bs of wheat and 9 bs of oats for oat meal got 120 lb of oat meall sold to William Forrister 100 lb of flower at 1 {illegible} paid 1/0/0 got the horses {shod?} the boys drew in one load of hay and finished the {hayinng} than tha thined the turnips</p> <p>11 I went to Guelph paid the {brit} ing is part of illegible on next line}} society 6/5/0 paid for {car d ing ?} 95 lb of wool 1/3/9 the boys thinned the turnips very nise day</p> <p>12 we cut a litle wheat than it rained we thined turnips John Rea was here</p> <p>13 we cut wheat all day Thomas Skelton got 12 bs of pork at 9 per lb came to 0/9/0 very warm all day</p> <p>14 we cut wheat it rained in the after non</p> <p>15 William went to {seettons?} {login} bee I cut wheat Charles and David bound very nise day</p> <p>16 took the wagon to the metin very nise day rained all night Mr Blackley {shoped?} here all night</p> <p>17 it rained most of the day I {illegible, mstrong?} got 4 pigs at 2/6 each /10/0 not paid</p> <p>18 William cultivated all day Charles harowed me and David gatherd stones {Andrew?} Forrister got 4 lbs of at 14 york not paid 1/15/0 paid Mr Lochart for weaving 33 {illegible} of blankets 72 {prd} paid cash {1/0/1½}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1857</span></h2> <p>19 me and David gatherd stones Charles harowed William laid out lands in the after non Thomas {McKlister?} paid 1/5/0 part payment for some wheat he got Mother went to see Margret ho was sick nise day</p> <p>20 we gatherd stones in the after non we cut wheat nise day</p> <p>21 we cut wheat we finished the fall wheat nise day</p> <p>22 I took 72 bs of wheat of oats to Guelph sold at 3s pr bus came to 10/16/0</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== August 1857 == {Letters in title, FST} 29 we all cut peas showery all day</p> <p>30 took the wagon to the metin nise day</p> <p>31 we cut wheat I broke my cradbe{cradle?} I took 18 bs of wheat to Fergus for a grist I bought a new cradle cost 1/13/0 very nise day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Spetember 1857</span></h2> <p>Just 1 we cut grain a {Histart?} wash here very nise day</p> <p>2 we cut grain James Armstrong helped us we drew in 7 loads after night very nise day</p> <p>3 William and David drew in 12 load of wheat me and Charles cut wheat Mr Astic got one chese weighing 22 lb not paid very warm</p> <p>4 me and A {wishart?} and John and I Base and Charles cut wheat William and David drew in 12 loads of wheat I paid John Rose 0/6/3</p> <p>5 Drew in 1 load of wheat it raind William and I {Armstrong? {rong} is on the same line} cut oats me and Charles sick</p> <p>6 went to William Wendleys funeral nise {day} {does not look like day but could be because he's sick}</p> <p>7 we cut wheat John Rose helped us nise day</p> <p>8 {?} and I {Cormie?} cut wheat John Rose helped us William and David drew in 12 loads of spring wheat nis day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== September 1857 == {Letters at top - FSJ}</p> <p>9 me and S Cormie cut wheat T Rose found William and I and Drew in a load of peas Charles plowed we finished cuting he wheat at non than we cut oats nise Day</p> <p>10 me and Coarmie and John Rose cut oats mary bound abts sandy helped her Wt and I crew in 10 loads of spring wheat nise Day</p> <p>11 me and John Base and G Cormie cut oats in the after noon of T Pishart was here William and David drew in 5 loads of spring wheat it was the last than he drew 3 loads of peas it rained from supertime very warm</p> <p>12 William and Charles plowed I went to Fergus David puled peas</p> <p>13 went to the metin nise Day</p> <p>14 William and Charles plowed hill non than tha cut oats T Rose helped I was very sick</p> <p>15 the boys cut oats John Rose and Dan was here I paid T Ros for work 1/16/6 paid Daniel Rose 6/3 Sandy coriny worked here</p> <p>16 the boys and sandy cut oats I went and he Drew in for Mrs Lindly it raind from super time tha drew in four loads of oats</p> <p>17 it raind most of the Day the boys finished field the peas</p> <p>18 I served 7 bs of wheat the (?) and Sandy cut oats mother was sick nise Day Wilson got 6 bs of wheat not paid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September 1851</span></h2> <p>19 William Willson was here redlin S Cormie it named fram vines tru I {illegible - erased} havd S Cormie I went to Teergees to se the docter for mother very wet</p> <p>20 went to the mear meatin William Sew and family arived here from Ireland wiseday.</p> <p>{X drawn in on the left margin}</p> <p>21 William and S Corniie and Charles eredled {?} in the after non we all bound oats after super we drew in 10 loads of oats nise day</p> <p>22 it raind in the fore non we cut oats</p> <p>23 we cut oats all day sandy helped us bound in the after non laudy</p> <p>24 William and David drew in 14 loads of oats we cut and bound Sandy helped us nise day</p> <p>25 drew in 18 loads of oats Sandy and John helped us nise day</p> <p>26 finished cutting the oats and binding Drew in 5 loads of oats Sandy and John helped us nise day</p> <p>27 went to the metin nise day</p> <p>28 me and William went to Seergees spoke for a machine to cost 196 {another number written above, illegible} from Grendly to be redy on the 16th of next month showery all day</p> <p>29 I went to the provincial Show the boys plowed</p> <p>30 the boys plowed showery</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October 1857</span></h3> <p>thursday 1 it rained all day</p> <p>2 I came home at diner time from the provencial show it cast me 2.5.0 paid Sandy casmy for harvistor and work 4.10 in the after non we put up two stacks of oats I was very sick</p> <p>3 drew in the pees William Rea bulded the stacks nise day</p> <p>4 tha went to the metin nise day.</p> <p>5 the boys plowed David gatherd stones I was sick</p> <p>6 the boys plowed</p> <p>7 went to Tergin show in the after non very nise day</p> <p>8 the boys plowed I went to Merrits rasin in the after non</p> <p>9 the boys plowed I fixed stirrups</p> <p>10 I plowed William was sick</p> <p>11 went to the metin nise day</p> <p>12 the boys plowed me and David laid up fence nise day</p> <p>13 me and David split staks the boys plowed</p> <p>14 William and mother went to the Show tha got the first forise chose and a quilt ad pulled cloth me and David staked fence Charles plowed very nise day</p> <p>15 me and David gather stones the boys plowed nice day {X L written just after day}</p> <p>16 me and mother went to Guelph took the oven to get {? - fisecs?} it cost /7/6 we got the second prise for thre chese the first for the pulled cloth</p> <p>17 the boys plowed me and David gatherd stones nise day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October 1857</span></h3> <p>18 took the wagon to the metin</p> <p>19 me and Charles went to Fergus to get a shere for his plow got 8 {by is written above 8} of lime /6/0 William Kellehar paid me for hay 5/0/0 William plowed showers all daye</p> <p>20 it was very hevey snow storms the boys plowed in the after non me and David drew wood</p> <p>21 me and David drew out dung the boys plowed</p> <p>22 me and David went to T S Armstiy {Illegible} thrashin the boys plowed</p> <p>23 we drew out dung Charles went to Simpsons plowing bee</p> <p>24 the boys drew out dung Charles plowed in the orchard A Forresters build under the sheed I settled with him paid 2. / 5 / 0</p> <p>25 went to the metin</p> <p>26 we dug potatoes Charles plowed rather cold</p> <p>27 I went to Fergus to se when the new machine would be dun in the after non we raised potatoes Charles plowed very nise Day</p> <p>28 we picked two wagon loads of potatoes Charles went to Jonathans Sisters thrashin very lawdy Day snow showers</p> <p>29 we gathered potatoes one load we finished them</p> <p>30 we drew out dung nise day</p> <p>31 drew out dung nise day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1857</span></h3> <p>Sun 1 went to the metin clowdy</p> <p>2 drew out dung finished the pea field windy and showery</p> <p>3 we drew out dung finished</p> <p>4 we pulled turnips nise day</p> <p>5 pulled turnips it rained in the after non</p> <p>6 I went to T Cormices thrashin the boys plowed nise day</p> <p>7 I went to Guelph took a grist to Armstrongs mill paid the buildin surety 2/6/9 borowed from William Rea 8 /10 /72 the boys plowd and pull turnips</p> <p>8 went to the near metin</p> <p>9 it rained all Day</p> <p>10 the boys plowed we pulled turn</p> <p>11 the boys plowed we pulled turn</p> <p>12 we pulled turnips in the fore non than we scatered dung the boys plowed it rained a little</p> <p>13 me and David scaterd dung the boys plowed John Rea paid us 2 5 0 thar was snow showers in the after non</p> <p>14 the boys plowed me and David scaterd dung than we culled a pig hard frost very cold</p> <p>15 I stayed at home cold</p> <p>16 I went to Fergus and mother look fine chese the boys cood not plow</p> <p>17 the boys went out a hunting it snowed all Day</p> <p>18 we {fr -seed} old burdend and went to a spree at ashies</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1857</span></h3> <p>19 it warmed in the fore non it snowed me and uncle David went to Fergus to get Ma machine 20 we cut wood stormy Day 21 me and Charles shaped wool William drew it holne it snowed 22 we stoped at home, very stormy 23 went to Fergus for the machine did not get it it snowed 24 I helped to Bill Hundleys cow than me an Thomas Rea went to Fergus for the machine we did not get it I bought a ram from Andrew Griffith for 6/7/6 25 me and Reved he{? - or one?} went for the machine I got the big wheal 26 we set it the boys thrashed 27 went to the metin it was the fast day 28 we thrashed a little in the after non nise day 29 went to the metin nise day 30 it rained all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Decmber 1857</span></h3> <p>1 we thrashed at home nise day 2 we thrashed at uncle Davids 3 we thrashed at J Andersons 4 till non than we thrash at Mrs Hundleys 5 thrashed till non we finished her 6 we stoped at home it rained 7 David Cardy left us I paid him 3 10 0 we cleaned oats nise Day 8 me and H cleaned oats and filled the stable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December 1857</span></h3> <p>9 trained all day. me and H carried oats in to the granery 10 me and mother went to Fergus H Helleher paid me 3 /10 /0 it snowed all day 12 I went to James Armstrongs rasin the boys choped wool nise day 13 I colected some of Mr Barries money than I went to Fergus for the shundle I did not get it 13 we stoped at home 14 we thrashe nise day 15 we thrashed at S T Armstrongs with our machine 16 we thrashe at Armstrongs went to a spree at Thomas Sogherin 17 we cleaned wheat nise Day 18 it rained in the fore non I helped uncle David to kill his pigs 19 William took a grist to Armstrongs will of 12 I stoped at home 20 I went to the metin cold 21 we moved the machine to David Sheas nise Day 22 we thrashed at uncle Davids 23 William thrashed at Charlies I went to Fergus than went to the tea meting stormy. 24 me and Charles caned wheat William to the machine to Sonny Armstrongs cutter mosry {?} 25 we was all home nise day 26 we culled 9 pigs uncle Davd helped us and L Anderson nice Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December 1857</span></h3> <p>27 took the slegh to the metin nise Day 28 the Hilliam thrashed at James Armstrongs till diner time I went to Fergus and mother John Sueny paid me for oats he got in the spring 2 /0 /75 29 William thrashed at John Cosnies I helped Mrs Hundley to cill her pigs nise Day 30 I took Mr Barries money to ofren nestry {?} William took mother to the weverd Charles thrashed flasc {?} 31 me and William thrashed a floorin of peas than we went to Brelens of see</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1858</span></h3> <p>January 1 we went to Fergus 2 we thrashed peas Mr Blackley thrashed {turbred?} Charles out of school 3 went to the metin 4 we thrashed peas nice day 5 we finished the peas 6 Charles took the same to the boar WIlliam went to Fergus 7 brought home the sow W went to Sisters thrashin 8 we thrashed at home nise Day 9 we cleaned wheat nise Day 10 went the metin nise Day 11 cleaned wheat C Charles in cut to the Garafrase school 12 we claned wheat nise Day 13. I went to the school metin He caried wheat into the granery</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January 1858</span></h3> <p>13 I went to Fergus nise Day in the evening we went to John Tsties spree 14 me and William went to James Asusby four our sleigh nise Day 15 William went to Mr Bassies wood bee in the evening we wen to David Banes spree 16 we stoped at home 17 we went to the metin 18 we thrashed at Sonny Armstrongs 19 we thrashed at meled Davids 20 William took 53 ls of oats to Fergus got 23 cents per bus come to 3/ 0 /6 21 slep me and mary went to Fergus 22 we paid the school fees 3/ 2 /6 23 went to guelph got a barrel of salt /11/ 3 24 went to the metin 25 me and William choped ralles wet</p> <p>William making farms 2 /10 / Wilhem William pad one 2 /5/</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1858</span></h3> <p>19 sat tp Elerbrook 53 b of wheat at 3/3 his bush 35./ 0/ 0 22 sat to E 53 3/3 35 /0 /0 23 Sat 66 be at 3/3 43/ 24 brough up two thousand of tune er at 10 /0 paid for the machine bulb 91/ 0 /1 25 paid the shomaker 24/ paid David Eardy 26/ James Mehage paid me 18 / 50 Charles Halliday pad me 31/ 26 I went to James Griffieth rasin the boys drew raills nise Day 27 we thrashed at home finished the wheat nise Day 28 stayed at home nse Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March 1858</span></h3> <p>1 Drew rails in the after non. we thrashed at uncle Davids 2 we finished drawing rails Aslic paid me for the thrashing and one cher of 0 I paid him for one thousand of sals 11 3 we cut raill cuts in thi after non 4 we drew them home 5 at one drew home till non than wel l went to J Heebs 6 came home went to a spree at Wisharts 7 went to Guelph. mother and Mrs Hundley went to get her will registed it paid the He{?}ely 12 30 8 stoped at home nise Day 9 cleaned {?} at my Cer 10 me and Shamas at greppets{? word is squished above the word Skelton} Skelton thrashed...</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March 1858</span></h3> <p>11 I helped J Armstrong with a brige 12 two was at Sisters thrashin 13 we drew in cut William went to J Lesters thrashin in the after non Mother was at Mcdonads Sheneth died nise day 14 we drew in oats nise Day 15 we stoped at home in the after non we went to Sheneth Mcdonaldes funeral it rained 16 it rained all Day we grownt our asees at uncle Davids 1{black sploch in margin} it rained in the fore non we greased our harris in the after non we choped it is raing this evening 17 we choped in the after non I went to Fergus and bought a asc it cost 1 /23 A Wishart was here working in the after non rather shower all Day 81 we was choping A Wishart was here nise Day 19 Anderson Forester got 300 {ld written above 300} of hay 91 we was choping A Wishart was here nise Day 20 we choped A Wishart was here till non Shamas Skelton took a gab of slashing 5 acres at 4 {writte above} 3 pr acres 21 went to the near metin stormy 22 we thrashed at uncle Davids Thomas Scelton begun his slashing nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March 1858</span></h3> <p>23 took in a slack of oats I took farmer to get slod the boys to fild some bees 24 we thrashed oats nise Day 25 we thrashed I set the painting of the home at 20/ 26 me and William thrashed at A Griffith nise Day 27 we thrashed at Andrew Griffith till diner time 28 we stoped at home some snow 29 me and Charles slashed William took a grest to the mill, of 22 {bs written above 22} nise Day 30. I trashed at J Cormies till non William took the harows and the plow to Fergus to get fixed we tried the plow but it would work very nise Day 31 we choped A Forester got 300 {symbol written above 300} of hay</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1858</span></h3> <p>1 we choped very nise Day 2 we finished the chopin Setton finished his nise Day 3 the boys plowed I went to Mellans rasin nise Day 4 we went to the metin 5 the boys plowed in the after non I went to Mellans rasin 6 the boys plowed A Forester got 500 {bs written above 500} of hay cold Day 7 cleaned oats till non then we plowed {plowed is written above we} 8 clod oats it rained in the after non 9 we plowed nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1858</span></h3> <p>10 we plowed nise Day Mr Jill paid us 22 for the pigs {number too small to make out} I bought 101 {lb above 101} of beef came to 6 from Mr Jill many went to Fergus in the after non. {non. is written above after} 11 went to the near metin cold 12 mesured skeltons gob 32 acres paid him 2 it rained all Day I went and got my boots half soled Charles went to Fergus and got one horse shod 13 it rained till non than we plowed seed Jason Anderson got 6 bus of peas at 50 {ct written above 50} per bus 3 and 500 {ls above 500} of hay cash 2 50 paid me on the note 3 50 14 we plowed seed 15 we plowed seed nise Day 16 Charles {?}valed I scaterd dung 17 I scated dung in the after non I went to John McKlellans rasin mother went to Fergus paid Mr Anderson 15 /0/0 18 went to the metin nise Day 19 I sowed the field behind the old house in wheat 13 {bs written above 13} on it it after super 20 I scaterd dung the boys plowed 21 I gatherd stones the boys plowed 22 sowed 80 of peas William and John harowed Charles exchvated {eidlivated?} I went to Fergus bought 40 {lb written above 40} of clover seed 4/ 70 23 the boys plowed seed I gatherd stones 24 the boys finished the seed cold Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1858</span></h3> <p>25 the boys plowed 26 went to the metin cold Day 27 filled the stable with hay I sowed some wheat in the after non 25 I sowed the boys plowed 25 I went to fergus took 30 {lr above 30} of oats to Seveny at 1/3 for bus not paid many But got 100 {lbs above 100} of oat meal 30 finished sowing field at rand after super 30 I sowed wheat Charles cultivate William harowed. nise Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1858</span></h3> <p>1 I gatherd stons and some gray held{?} we finished sowing the wheat 2 went to the metin 3 William harowd I sowed peas 4 gatherd stone William harowed 5 I sowed oats Sweny got 40 {bs above 40} of oats 6 Charles left us this morning 7 we harowed nise Day 8 we finishd seeding at diner than we went to Fergus 9 went to the metin 10 I took 42 {ls above 42} of wheat to Armstog sold at 66 {cent above 66} per lbs came to 27 89 paid the bout{?} {?}erety 25 11 it rained all Day we cleaned 12 I took 42 {bs above 42} of spring wheat to Armstrongs mill, I got 63 {cents above 63} per bus 27 than I went to Guelph on bought a half tun of plaster 4 50 Sweny got 26 bus of oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1858</span></h3> <p>14 I took to Guelph 58 {bs above 58} of oats got 24 {cents above 24} per bus 15 15 {this line is squished beneath the top and current line} I gatherd Mr Sharres money {now the main line} we split stakes one fixed fences 6 16 took the metin to 171 it rained all Day Patrick Meller got on bushel of gras seed at 2 not paid 18 fixed fence nise Day 19 me and mother and WIlliam and Mary went to Guelph took 440 {lbs above 440} of pash sat at 9 per hundred 39 60 laid out on grocery 30 20 Seveny got 34 bus of oats we fixed fence nise day 21 I went to A Wilkies rasin WIlliam laid fence nise day 22 we planted our potatoes nise Day 23 took the wagon to metin 24 went to Fergus on the after non all at {?} at Fergus 25 I took the metin to Fergus out it fixed it east William split stakes 26 it rained all Day 27 we thrashed nise Day 28 gatherd stones 29 gatherd stones 30 I went to the metin 31 cleaned oats I went to Fergus paid Muller Anderson 17 0</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MayJune 1858</span></h3> <p>1 look potatoes 3 {b above 3} to M Anderson at 3{yh above 3} per bus {letter faded}an or to 1 120 2 took 28 {yh above 28} of potatoes to Guelph sat 2 and 3 per bu one to 11{?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May June 1858</span></h3> <p>2 I hired a man for one month at ten dollars nise Day 3 " 7{?} took a load of oats to Guelph 63 at 26 bought the paint and the {?}ill it cost me 46 ' 16 the two mares took the horse old John Long to hay 22 {bl above 22} bought paint 5 0 0 26 took the wood to guelph William took 40 {ls above 40} for a gust{?} 27 went to the metin very rainy 29 we loged till non than William went to Merrits login 30 we loged all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1858</span></h3> <p>1 loged till non it rained in the after non 2 we loged all day 3 the painter finished painting I paid him 20 paid W Luseton 5 took one load of oats to guelph 83 {lbs above 83} 27 {cents above 27}. 22 4 I stoped at home and cep {?} house 5 took a load of oats to Guelph 80 {es above 80} at 62 1/2 {ls above 62} came to 28 paid to the busting society 12 30 7 tok to guelph wheat 46 {lbs above 46} 62 1/2 28 the boys plowed very warm {ink colour changes to blue from black} 8 I went to Mr donalds rasin bought a plow it cost 17 9 I took a load to Guelph 45 {ls above 45} it come to 28 mother went it was stormy 10 went to the metin cold 11 the boys plowed &amp; I cut some gras showery 12 me and William mowed W harowed nise Day 13 me and W mowed William harowed nise Day 14 me and W mowed till non than I helped to draw in four loads of hay Sandy Carmy helped us nise Day 15 me and William mowed Sandy and W made hay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1858</span></h3> <p>16 me and W mowed William and Sandy drew in 4 loads of hay 17 went to the metin nise Day 18 me and W mowed William and Sandy drew in 9 loads of hay very nise Day 19 we drew in 11 loads of hay me and W mowed in the afternon clowdy in the morning nise Day 20 me and W mowed all Day William and Sandy drew in 5 loads of hay very windy in the after non 21 me and W mowed Sandy and the girls raked William and A Forester drew in 7 loads of hay 22 me and W finished mowing at non drew in 5 loads of hay A Foreseter and Sandy helped and I sold to the Bucher some sheep 19 23 we put up a stack 12 loads J Anderson built it paid Sandy Carmy 4 paid Ja Anderson 1 finished haying very nise Day 24 went to the metin nise Day 25 W mowed at A Andersons till noon we thined turnips I set fire to the log heaps 26 thined turnips WIlliam harowed the bucher took 4 sheep paid 13</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1858</span></h3> <p>27 pulled turnips in the after non me and William went to Fergus bought one pair of trousers 7 28 William went to Guelph for a reaping machine paid the busting surety 12 29 we out cut wheat all Day with the machine foyy in the morning 31 we finished cuting the fall wheat William went to Fergus got a pair of boots cost 2 75 very nise Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August 1858</span></h3> <p>1 went to the metin very nise {day is written above nise} 2 me and William out peas boys plowed all Day 3 we turn piked the lane 4 finished the lane at non than we gatherd stones 5 me and W cut peas till non than we drew in four loads of fall wheat 6 drew in three loads of wheat than we cut peas 7 we cut peas nise Day 8 went to the metin nise Day 9 we camensed cuting the spring wheat showery 10 cut wheat nise Day Hired Robery for a half a month for comence tomora 7 5 11 we cut wheat till non showery I went to Fergus</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August 1858</span></h3> <p>12 cut wheat nise Day 13 we cut wheat in Landeys field 14 finished cuting in that field 15 piad two men six shillings for two days 3 15 I stoped at home nise Day 16 we cut wheat Mr McKilster paid us 5 for 8 {lbs above 8} of wheat that tha got in Febuary very nise Day 17 I paid off two men this morning 1 50 we cut wheat all Day very nise Day 18 we finished cuting spring wheat it rained a showed at non clowdy in the after non we bound up wheat in the after fore non drew in 11 loads of spring wheat William took in 114 {ls above 114} of wheat to the mill did not git it very nise Day 19 we drew in with both teams 27 loads of spring wheat very nise Day 20 we drew in 20 loads of wheat we finished nise Day 21 we took the wagon to the metin 22 W and I out oats me and Robert drew in 8 loads of peas mother went to Fergus cool Day 23 me and Robert bound oats W and R finished cuting the field at non 24 me and W and R and John Aslie cut peas and Bound oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August 1858</span></h3> <p>25 me and W cut oats Robert I and mary bound oats Hired Robert another half month for 7 we drew in 4 loads of oats it is raining this evening 26 we cut peas in the afternon me and R cut oats William sowed the fall wheat 27 cut oats till non it rained in the after non 28 stayed at home very wet 29 me and mother went to Fergus with 6 chese William plowed the rest gatherd stones A Forrester got 100 {lbs above 100} of flower 31 I took 40 {bus above 40} of fall wheat to Guelph sold at 41 per bus 40 paid the busting society 12 30 paid the carving of the wood 6 30</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September 1858</span></h3> <p>1 finished cuting the oats than we bound them very nise Day 2 we finished bounding the oats at non than we drew in 13 loads of oats it is raining very hevy this evening 3 we drew out dung in to the orchard in the after non we drew in 12 loads of oats we finished the oats very nise Day 4 we drew in 14 loads of peas we finished harvisting at dark it is raining this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September 1858</span></h3> <p>5 took the wagon to the metin 6 we all drew out dung William he plowed very nise Day 7 we drew out dung William plowed 8 I took the horses to J Asties thrashin William sowed the orchard very windy all Day 9 me and W and R loged all day mother went to our margrets she has got a Daughter 10 W went to Cosmies and the oreen to log I paid Robert Tirnbull for one month work 14 it al till after super James Richardson got 6 {lbs above 6} of wheat at at $1. 25 per bus 7 50 not paid Mr Curry 3 {bs above 3} of wheat at $1.25 3 75 not had paid {paid is in black pen when the rest of the page is in blue} 11 me and W loged the swail William plowed it rained after super 12 we took the wagon to the metin 13 we finished the saill at non me and mother went to Fergus took up cheese paid the weaver for weving 14 we drew out dung W plowed very nise Day 15 me and William drew out dung William plowed nise Day 16 me and W drew out dung I went to Bolses rainsin in the after non William plowed 17 me and W drew out dung W plowed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September 1858</span></h3> <p>18 William went to Fergus with the plow and got the machine paid William gatherd stones and dung I sat some folshaps on peas 19 went to the near metin 20 I took a plow up to Fergus and got a beam it cost 2 25 William was thrashin at James Armstrongs W drew out dung 21 I was at a thrashin at J Armstrong {rong is written above Armst to fit in the margine} W and the machine was thar W drew out Dung 22 I thrashed at J S Armstrongs W drew out dung 23 I took 18 {bs written above 18} of wheat to the mill I did not get it took the yarn to the weavers William thrashed at tills nise Day 24 I went for the grist me and William plowed in the after non I {&gt;}ured the barn for 1600 {pounds} for one year it last 14 . 25 we plowed all Day William drew out dung nise Day 26 we plowed all Day 26 I went to the metin 27 we plowed nise Day 28 I took mother and William to Guelph tha was gowin to the show I got a moute baed for the plow 2 50 29 I plowed nise Day 30 I plowed nise Day thre came home to Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October 1858</span></h3> <p>friday 1 me and William plowed I sold to the bucher two cowes for 4y {$ above 4} 2 I took one of the cows to the bucher he paid me 28 I thrashed at J Cosmeys 3 went to the metin nise Day 4 me and william plowed rather clowdy 5 went to Fergus show very nise Day 6 plowed William raised stones 7 went to Fergus got the horses shod 8 we went to Eramosa show got the first prize for the cheese frst for the blankets second for the coats second for the pilleloath{?} 8 9 we plowed all Day 10 went to the metin 11 wen to Mr Griffith funerall William plowed 12 me and mother went to Guelph to the show we got the second prize for the pulleloath{?} I paid the building society 12 30 13 paid per fixing the plow 2 30 13 me and WIlliam plowed all Day 14 plowed nise Day WIlliam went 15 to Fergus fair I went to Mr Barnes 15 plowed till non I went to the metin nise Day 16 me and mother went to Fergus William plowed 17 went to the metin it was th sacrement nise Day 18 we dug at the potatoes nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October 1858</span></h3> <p>19 we dug at to potatoes William plowed nise Day 20 we finished the potatoes William plowed nise Day went to A Wishart spree 21 William and W plowed I went to Fergus nise Day 22 W plowed me and William scraped in the door yard nise Day 23 I {ink spilt} paid William Luscton his wages three months and one half 37 75 John Issac Anierssen harrowed 3 bags of wheat {ink split over first half of name} Lennie made some oats 24 went to the metin 25 made a fence second the dooer yard John Carmie was here WIlliam went to Fergus in the after non got his horses shood very nise Day 26 went to the metin very nise Day 27 26 we fixed the fence than the pump 27 we pulled turnips very nise Day 28 pulled turnips very nise Day 29 it rained all Day 30 went to the metin</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1858</span></h3> <p>1 took up turnipts hired William RIa for one month for 8 {pounds above 8} per mort{?} 2 finished the turnips at non 3 William plowed me and W took out dung 4 drew out dung I went to astice thrashin 5 me and W drew out dung nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Novemebr 1858</span></h3> <p>6 drew out dung William plowd 7 it rained all Day 8 me and William dug a drain W plowed John Roses spree to night 9 dug a drain William plowed soot 10 dug a drain William plowed 11 dug in the drain nise Day 12 we filled the drain 13 it snowed all Day we thrashed peas 14 I went to the metin 15 we thrashed peas 16 I took 14 {lbs above 14} of wheat to the mill William took the horses to Jonathan Suter thrain 17 we thrashed peas nise Day 18 we cleaned up the peas 19 drew in some oats than me and W and mother went to Fergus 20 we thrashed in the fore non William thrashed at Griffith in the after nin 21 stoped at home nise Day 22 we thrashed at uncle Davids 23 I took 17 {lbs above 17} of oats to Fergus for oat meal it snowed all Day 24 we freed the horseses and tied up three steers for to beef went to the debating school to night clowdy 25 me and W and the horses thrashed at J Andersons nise Day 26 we thrashed at Andersons till non William took a load of chafied to the mill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1858</span></h3> <p>27 we stoned at the drain nise Day 28 went to the metin nise Day 29 worked at the drain nise Day 30 we thrashed peas stormy Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December 1858</span></h3> <p>1 we thrashed peas 2 we thrashed peas nise Day 3 we cleaned peas in the after non I went to Fergus got my horses shod took 4 {bs above 4} of oats Mathew Andersons 4 William went to Fergus to got his horses shod I asked hands to over thrashin on monday 5 it rained all Day 6 we thrashed wheat all Day 7 put up our pigs than I and mother went to Margrets William took a load of straw up to A Forrister 8 we cleaned up wheat all Day 9 paid out taxes 24 26 I took a load of fall wheat to Guelph got 112 1/2 {As above 112} per bus 36 {lbs above 36} 41 87 paid the building society 12 40 10 I went to A Griffiths thrashin the boys got our rails 11 W went to griffith thrashin me and Nathan presst{?} things 12 went to the metin nise Day 13 it rained we cleaned in the barn 14 we choped wood nise Day 15 W choped a bout in barn went to William Rea wedin 16 choped wood 17 chopind wood nise D 18 choped wood nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December 1858</span></h3> <p>19 went to the metin nise Day 20 I went to helpn John Carmy to kill his pigs nise Day 21 William took the cow to the boar nise Day 22 I went for the sow paid on 1 0 0 than I went to Fergus 23 we thrashed all Day 24 the boys thrashed at James Armstrong we killed one steer than I went to Fergus sold the live to watsons 25 William put arms in the machine I went to J Andersons then to Fergus 26 we stoped at home 27 thrashed at J S Armstrongs 28 I collected Mr Barries money 6 29 William thrashed at A {smudged ink}eivers I took 45 {bs above 45} of wheat to Guelph got 1/16 52 29 very stormy 30 we choped nise Day 31 we cleaned up nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January 1859</span></h3> <p>1 we went to Fergus and Elora 2 went to the metin nise Day 3 we thrashed at uncle Davids Robert Newman paid us 59 5 me and Mary went to Guelph spint 10 6 I went to Fergus paid Watson for shoes 32 7 choped wood paid one pament on the scaper it was 61 50 8 very stormy all Day 9 went to the metin 10 I took a grut to Fergus # very cold 11 William thrashed at Andrew F Sleuers nise Day 12 me and William cleaned wheat J Anderson brought the 6 {bs above 6} of wheat that he barowed he paid for beef 8 32 13 I went to Fergus got a shoe on the horse nise Day 14 it rained all Day 15 we drew wood till non than we drew up straw cold and stormy 25 sold to J Waat 1900 {lb above 1900} of pairs at 5.85 cts per bs come to 101</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March 1858</span></h3> <p>15 sold to the bucher one cow two steers for 101 24 we stashed the plow 25 fixed Henry Sinclair for one month for 8 26 sold one half bus of hay for 5 28 we plowed wet and misty 29 it rained in the fore non we plowed in the after non W gatherd stones 30 me and Henry plowed William plowed in the new place cold and stormy snowing to night 31 we drew in the stack of hay very stormy all Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1859</span></h3> <p>frid 1 we plowed in the after non James Armstrong got a load of straw very nise Day 2 the men split rails I took up some hay to grandmother very stormy in the after non 3 I walked to the metin 4 very stormy I took a grist to the mill 5 we drew in the stack very cold 6 we drew and split Rails 7 we drew and split rails stormy all Day 8 we laid up fence all Day stormy and snow showers 9 very nise Day split rails in the after non I bought 8 {bs above 8} of barley paid 8 William went to Fergus 10 went to the near metin 11 rained till non we plowed in the after non 12 we plowed all Day very nise Day 13 plowed all Day went to the lecture 14 it rained till non than we plowed sold 100 of lower sash 3 50 15 we plowed finished the load 16 I went to Fergus got a harow the men laid up fence 17 went to the metin nise Day 18 I plowed Henry cultivated nise Day 19 I plowed Henry cultivated W gatherd stones very nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1859</span></h3> <p>20. I sowed 14 {bus above 14} of wheat Henry cultivatd very nise Day 21 I sowed 14 {bs above 14} of wheat nise Day 22 sowed 5 of wheat very mise Day 23 Henry cultivated William went to Fergus bought 8 {bus above 8} of wheat paid 14 sold my hay to thrash for 9 {$ above 9} per tun very windy 24 we went to the metin nise Day 25 I sowed 8 {bs above 8} of wheat finished the wheat sowed 112 {bs above 112} of peas very nise Day paid to Henry Sinclair 2 raining to night 26 sowed 26 {bs above 26} of peas finished them Henry cultivatd paid him for one month work 6 hired him for one month at 9 {$ above 9} 27 sowed some oats Henry finished cultivating William harrowed very nise Day 28 sowed 30 {bs above 30} of oats Henry plowed William harrowed very nise Day 29 me and Henry plowed William harrowed with the aken{?} very warm Day 30 me and Henry finished the ploweing William harrowed sold 600 {lbs above 600} of hay 3 sold 2 {bus above 2} of peas 1 60</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1859</span></h3> <p>1 went to the metin very warm 2 F sowed 28 {bus above 28} of oats very warm 3 we finished the seeding very nise Day 4 me and William went to Guelph fair very warm 5 I went to Margrets Henry plowed William laid fence very warm 6 I took a load of oats to Guelph got 50 {cents above 50} per bus er{?} 27 37 bought one half tin of plaster paid for it 4 25 very warm 7 sowed the plaster I went to Fergus very warm 8 went to the metin nis Day 9 drilled potatoes William laid fence it rained most of the day 10 we planted potatoes very nise Day 11 we finished planting the potatoes 12 Henry harowed me and mother went to Mr Smith funeral 13 me and William cut thissels 14 William went to Fergus 15 went to the metin 16 me and William made use bows the men plowed it rained after super time 17 me and Henry turned dung William took a grist to the mill very nise Day 18 plowed in the fore non we washed our sheep very nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1859</span></h3> <p>19 the men plowed very nise Day 20 I laid up fence in the after non I went to the metin the men plowed very nise Day 21 cliped sheep it rained in the after non William went to Fergus got trowsers and vest for me cost 12 filled the stable 22 took the wagon to the church 23 me and Henry cliped the sheep William and Mary went to Guelph took 252 bus of potatoes got 50 cts per bus very nise Day 24 I went to the caz{?}nes tavern Sinclair got 1 25 we laid up fence very warm 26 I went to Guelph took 18 {bs above 18} of potatoes got 51 {cts above 51} came to 9 18 27 p the man fixed our pump I paid him 8 50 28 27 I hired Henry Sinclair for one month at 9 28 went to Fergus paid for clowes to the taillor 16 50 for five pigs 29 went to the metin 30 took {letters all jumbled and overlapped}6 of wheat to Elora got 15 {s above 15} york cane to 86 97 John Cosmy got 15 {bs above 15} of wheat at 13 {cts above 13} york cane to 24 372 31 I took 48 {bs above 48} of wheat to Elora got no money nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1859</span></h3> <p>1 I warmed out the hands to do the road work mother picked the wool very nise Day paid W Rea for wages 15</p> <p><br /> 2 Henry drilled for turnips I took 46 {bs above 46} to Elora in the after non thea paid me 178 very nise Day</p> <p><br /> 3 I took the wood to Guelph the men drew out dung very cold all Day</p> <p><br /> 4 we sowed some turnips very cold Day Henry was sick in the after non</p> <p><br /> 5 went to the metin very nise Day</p> <p><br /> 6 I worked at the roads Henry was sick nise Day</p> <p><br /> 7 William and Henry worked at the roads our William was up at Katy Kenediys very nise day</p> <p><br /> 8 we worked at the roads Henry and William worked for them selfes</p> <p><br /> 9 our William started for England this morning he took with him 200 Henry took him to Guelph William drew out dung</p> <p><br /> 10 I finished at the roads William gatherd stones Henry harowed rather caold</p> <p><br /> 11 I took a grist to the mill hand went to Fergus got the colt shood hard frost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1859</span></h3> <p>12 took the wagon to the metin 13 I went to the mill for a grist in the after non I went to Issac Andersons rasin it rained very hard in the fore non 14 harowed the sumer fallow John McKerlie out the couatt 15 I took 40 {lbs above 40} of wheat to Elora 16 dung dran nise Day 17 dung at the dran 18 I was sick 19 took the wagon to the metin 20 we plowed it rained 21 plowed till non I went to Fergus got some oat meel feched home the harowes 22 harowed and gatherd stones took a cow to the bull nise Day 23 took 56 {bs above 56} of oats to Guelph sold them at 56 cts per bus came to 30 84 paid for wool {?}arding 5 51 24 I harowed turnips very warm 25 sowed turnips very warm 26 went to the metin very warm 27 sowed some turnips very warm some rain in the evening 28 sowed some turnips very nise Day 29 I went John Millers rasin Henry cros plowed William pulled thisles cold at night 30 Henry plowed William pulled thisles it was nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1859</span></h3> <p>I went to Flares rasin hired Henry Sinclair for three months at 36 2 me and mother went to Fergus it rained Henry plowed 3 stoped at home cold Day 4 plowed till non than I went to Elora Bager paid me for the ballance of the wheat 53 very hevy frost this morning 5 I plowed William choped 6 we plowed Mathew Anderson borowed 100 7 we plowed very nise Day 8 we finished the field very warm 9 I drilld harowed the turnips than I went to Fergus and got three haws made Henry drilled the potatoes Mr Mellan paid me the intrest on his note 12 very warm Day 10 I went to the metin very warm 11 me and Henry harowed the fallow meomon{?} warm 12 we harowed William thined the turnips very warm 13 I drill harowed Henry harowed than He went to Guelph th rasin showers very warm 14 I went to Guelph rasin the men thined the turnips 15 gatherd roots fo the summer fallow very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1859</span></h2> <p>15 me and mary went to Guelph very warm</p> <p>16 I went to the near metin very warm</p> <p>17 comenced cuting our hay I took a grit to the mill Bobert Armstrong helped us</p> <p>19 I went to A Wisharts loging bee the men mowed, warm Day</p> <p>20 I sold the wheat to Robinson for 137cts pr buy Mr Harp paid me for hay 20 I raked in the after non</p> <p>22 I drew to Iergus {number?} of wheat got no money the men mowed very windy all Day</p> <p>23 I took to Iergus {number?} of wheat than I raked in the after non the men mowed very warm</p> <p>24 I walked to the metin nye day</p> <p>25 I took {number?} of wheat to Iergus it is the last men mowed than thea 5 loads og hay I got /50</p> <p>26 I cut some fall wheat than I drew in 2 loads of hay William Wishart mowed here cold and windy all Day</p> <p>27 mowed till diner time drew in 4 loads of hay W Wishart was here lent to Mr Pineley</p> <p>28 finished mowing than drew in 5 loads of hay</p> <p>29 we cut fall wheat all Day William Wishart was here</p> <p>30 we drew in 10 loads of hay finished haying</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>William Wishart was here</p> <p>31 took the wagon to the metin</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August 1859</span></h2> <p>1 I went to Iergus for some lumber and shingles paid for them 2 50 W Boberson paid me for wheat /38 we cut wheat in the after non</p> <p>2 cut wheat W Wishart was here</p> <p>3 finished cuting the wheat it rained all night</p> <p>4 I fixed the barn the men thined turnips cool Day</p> <p>5 me and Henry Singlair fixed the barn W thined turnips</p> <p>6 we drew in 15 loads of fall wheat very nise Day</p> <p>7 took the wagon to the metin</p> <p>8 drew in 8 loads of fall wheat P Henry plowed</p> <p>9 I thrashed with the machine at I S Armstrongs paid me</p> <p>10 cut some spring wheat H plowed</p> <p>11 cut spring wheat all Day raining to night</p> <p>12 it rained in the fore non we cut some wheat in the after non</p> <p>13 we cut wheat nise Day</p> <p>14 I went to the metin</p> <p>15 cut wheat very warm</p> <p>16 we {illegible} cradled wheat very warm</p> <p>17 cut wheat</p> <p>18 cut peas</p> <p>19 cut peas than we drew in 13 loads of spring wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August 1859</span></h2> <p>21 took the wagon to the metin</p> <p>22 took in 26 loads of spring wheat it rained to night</p> <p>23 Henry plowed, me and mother went to Margrets gave her 20</p> <p>24 I went to Guelph bought {number?} of wheat paid 9 york slillings pr lrs 23 50</p> <p>25 H plowed the rest gatherd stones cut wheat in the after non</p> <p>26 finished cuting the wheat at ten than we cut oats</p> <p>27 {illegible} we cut oats in the fore non than we bound then I paid A Cardy for wage 10 paid Con for work 10</p> <p>28 I went to the metin cold Day</p> <p>29 cut oats all Day paid Cardy 50 sold 12 sheep got cash 27 27</p> <p>30 I paid William Rea his wages 28 10 he has left us drew in 9 loads of wheat finished the wheat bound oats rained this evening bell worked here</p> <p>31 I sowed {number?} of wheat our William come home he bought 80 bell worked here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September 1859</span></h3> <p>1 drew in 12 {lots above 12} of oats nise Day 2 drew in 3 loads of oats and 6 loads of peas 3 A Wishart walked here 4 took the wagon to the metin 5 stacked 20 {load above 20} of peas A. Wishart helped us nise Day 6 drew in 20 laods of oats paid James {?}ne kage for two days/ 25 paid J Anderson for one day 75 very nise Day {black ink changes to pink ink} 7 drew in 2 loads of oats finished the harvest Henry went to Thomas Walkies in the after non 8 I thrashed at James Armstrongs with the machine not paid Henry thrashed with the flail 9 I went to Fergus got the harnes paid fixed nise Day 10 it rained I took a grist to the mill thrashed the slack Mathew Mills paid us 23 for a beef heffer 11 took the wagon to the metin 12 thrashed at uncle Davids nice Day. {pink ink turns to black ink} 13 I went to the mill got the grist thrashed at A Wisharts with the machine not paid the men plowed 14 I thrashed at John Cormies the men plowed cold Day 15 I laid up fence the men plowed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September 1859</span></h2> <p>16 I took the road paper to {name?} the men harowed nise Day</p> <p>17 we all plowed nise Day</p> <p>18 took the wagon to the metin</p> <p>19 we all plowed one man at John Cornnes thrastin showery this after non</p> <p>20 we plowed finished the field</p> <p>21 we plowed in sloans field</p> <p>22 me and henry drew out dung William and mother went to Iergus to get the horses slod and the plows fixed rathr wet</p> <p>23 William plowed I drew out dung Henry went to Iergus sold four &lt;sheep&gt; for lambs 6</p> <p>24 me and mother went to {illegible} William Weeb I bought one iron plow from W {Iorrane?} I paid pin 36</p> <p>25 we came home nise Day sold four sheep</p> <p>26 drew out dung W plowed</p> <p>27 drew out dung William plowed</p> <p>28 do</p> <p>29 drew out dung William plowed very nise Day</p> <p>30 drew out dung</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October 1859</span></h2> <p>1 finished drawing dung paid Henry Sinclair for wages 38 57r William Plowed very nise Day</p> <p>2 went to the metin very nise Day</p> <p>3 me and william plowed very nise Day</p> <p>4 me and Mary went to the country show we got the second prise for chese very nise Day</p> <p>5 me and William plowed</p> <p>6 William took his plow to Iergus I plowed till diner time than I went to Iergus pair</p> <p>7 I hired Robert Furnbill for twelve months for /20 tha plowed I gatherd stones</p> <p>8 tha plowed I got sow lunhr and fixed the slable very cold day</p> <p>9 went to the metin</p> <p>10 me and Robert plowed nise Day</p> <p>11 me and Robert plowed nise Day</p> <p>12</p> <p>13 me and mother went to Mr Ioghrins funerall nise Day</p> <p>14 went to the township show got the first prise for fall wheat second for the colt foal third for chese second for the quilt second for the nedle work nise Day</p> <p>15 went to the metin fast Day</p> <p>16 plowed in the after non I went to Iergus and got the spares fixed rathr wet</p> <p>17 we plowed very cold and windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October 1859</span></h2> <p>19 took up four wagon loads of potatoes it snowed at night</p> <p>20 boys plowed I set the machine very cold</p> <p>21 boys plowed I went to I Sisters thrashes it was very hard froit</p> <p>22 we got out logs for a pig pen it snowed in the after non we thrashed</p> <p>23 I went to the metin</p> <p>24 the boys plowed I home the logs showers of rain all Day</p> <p>25 the boys plowed I fised the pig pen</p> <p>26 we fised the pig pen in the after non we raised one wagon load of potatoes I S Armstrong lifted {illegible} note of /15 very hard frost</p> <p>27 we fised the pig pen me and mother went to Iergus in the after non very cold</p> <p>28 we cleaned oats I went to a metin at the church tha hrashed peas rathr cold</p> <p>29 raised turnips in the after non we dug potatoes</p> <p>30 took the wagon to the metin</p> <p>31 we dug potatoes 4 loads</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1859</span></h3> <p>1 we dug potatoes 14 load finished them clowdy all Day 2 we finished the potatoes 4 loads 3 we dug turnips 22 loads nise Day 4 we dug turnips 13 loads I paid J Kenedy for tining the house 31 5. finished the turnips 2 loads than we barned the pig pen 6 drew out some dung the boy plowed 7 went to the metin nise Day 8 I drew out some dung the boys plowed nise Day 9 William went to Fergus and got hise share freed {?} 10 thrashed with the machine at John McKages 11 it rained most of the Day we dung cut out the calf pen tied with the beefers 12 thrashed one dozen of peas put one load of hay on the stable two inches of snow Robert was at Fergus 13 thrashed peas 14 we stoped at home very cold 15 thrashed peas 16 thrashed peas nise Day 17 thrashed peas I went to Fergus in the after non 18 thrashed at uncle David very nise Day 19 it rained most of the day {this line smudged} 20 went to the metin nise Day 20 plowed nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1859</span></h3> <p>22 I took some oats to Fergus and got some oat meal 23 thrashed at J Cormies cold Day 24 we culled a beef steer the boys plowed in the after non 25 two men and one spard of horses on half day at J Andersons 26 I worked half a day on the roads nise Day 27 went to the metin 28 thrashed at J Andersons 29 William thrashed at J Lusters we thrashed peas nise Day 30 paid the colector of taxes 24 laned peas nise Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Desember 1859</span></h3> <p>1 we thrashed in the fore non it rained we plowed in the after non turned cold 2 we thrashed at J Armstrongs broke the machine I went to Fergus and got it fixed. very cold and stormy 3 we thrashed at J S Armstrongs 4 very cold stoped at home 5 William went to Fergus got the horse shod I asked hands for to thrash 6 William took a grist to Armstrongs mill it rained all Day went to baeh hall spree 7 we thrashed all Day very stormy 8 I took a load of straw to Fergus</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December 1859</span></h3> <p>9 me and mother and barbara went to Guelph spent 30 10 we seet our barn to J Fielding he is to of finishd it for $130 11 went to the metin 12 I colledted Mr Barries money very cold Day 13 me and William went to Fergus traded the old sleigh for a pair of bobs and have him 14 to boot cold Day 14 I went to Curgills for 1000 {fet above 1000} of lumber it cost 5 15 got 569 {fet above 569} of lumber from James Armstrong very nise Day 16 we comenced taking out the timber for our barn 17 took out timber I went to Fergus for my coat the making and the trimming {cost above trimming} 6 25 very heavy fall of snow 18 stoped at home stormy 19 took out timber mother and William went to Robert Mcdonalds funerall some snow to Day 20 we took out timber 21 William took three beef cattle to buthers we got for them 130 22 took out timber 23 took out timber 24 took out timber 25 I stoped at home 26 we edged timber 27 we edged timber 28 we edged timber</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December 1859</span></h3> <p>Alexander Wishart helped us to take out timber seven Days and one half at 3/9 prldy{?} sold one are sleigh to A Wishart at not paid 5 50{5 50 is written over with paid paid</p> <p>29 we finished taking out the timber I paid Angus Sun 7 50 paid J Mckaif for scaring 6 87 30 me and Robert drew out some timber William went to Fergus and got his horses shad rather stormy took the sow to A Richardsons boas 31 William went to Erin I was jury man an the inquest held on the body of Peter Smith very cold Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January 1860</span></h3> <p>1 atended the funeral of Peter Smith very cold Day 2 we all went to Fergus rathr cold 3 cleaned up in the barn 4 Robert thrashed at Griffith 5 we thrashed at home 6 thrashed at uncle Davids 7 took the machine to James Armstrongs it was wet 8 went to the metin 9 thrashed at J Armstrong &amp; the boys drew out timber</p> <p>{written in the far bottom left margine are 20 and too other numbers that are hard to distinguish}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January 1860</span></h3> <p>10 we drew out timber nise Day William fixed the pump cost 3 11 we drew out timber nise Day 12 I thrashed at J McKags the next drew out timber 13 I was at J Carmies thrashing the men finished drawing the timber nise Day 14 took a grist to the mill 15 went to the metin nise Day 16 me and Robert went to for lumber fetched up 26 hundred feet 17 I went to get wool for Mr Barries 18 went for lumber feched 2400 feet 19 we went to J Loghrins on a visit 20 we culled a cow got some hemlock lumber 21 I got some lumber in the fore non in the after non thrashed at J Mckags he paid for thrashin 10 22 went to the metin nise Day 2 I paid Robert Trindull 25 paid Mathew Anderson 44 reueved{?} from Mr Anderson 7 reueved for hay 5 75 very nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1860</span></h3> <p>we was drawing lumber I drew one load for the church and one day at drawing sand the shingles 9 cost us 32 sold our pigs to John Walls at 59 3/4 per hundred sold 2947 {lbs above 2947} of pork I reueved 174 90 mathew Anderson paid me on note 89 paid for one mare 9 24 we was thrashing at uncle Davids wet in the mornag at froze me</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1860</span></h3> <p>16 6. I paid John Mckage for one month at 12 {$ above 12} dollars per month paid 12 him and robert plowed William was very sick to day 17 Robert cultivated John plowed me and mother sweamed 20 {bus above 20} of wheat WIlliam was some beter very windy 18 I sowed the field behind the old house sowed 17 {bs above 17} Robert cultivated John and John harowed John S Armstrong paid me on the note 100 very nise Day 19 sowed gras secd and some wheat in sandys field John harowed Robert cultivated sold 25 {lbs above 25} of potatoes 5 sold to J S Lehedy 6 {lbs above 6} of wheat at one dollar per bus not paid William was no better nise Day 20 I sowed 14 {bs above 14} of wheat and some gras seed finished sandys field William was no beeter very nisty Day 21 I sowed glascow wheat Robert harowed John harowed I solf 20 {bs above 20} of wheat to Patrick Slack at 9 york shillings per bus to be paid in January William was no better very clowdy all Day 22 I went to Guelph for Dr Clark he came out here to see William he was very sick it rained 23 sowed some peas hard frost William was no better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{top leftmost corner looks like 36 over 7 = 252. Possibly some calculations}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1860</span></h3> <p>24 i went to Guelph to tell the Dr how William was 25 the men ggatherd stones very hard frost 25 we {unsure of the word} fence in the after non I sowed some wheat William was no better 26 sowed some wheat in the after non William was no better 27 I went to Guelph to teel the Dr about William. he was a little better finished sowing the wheat I sowed 68 {bs above 68} in all 28 I went to William Scotts child funerall William some better 30 I went to the metin 31 finished sowing the peas very nise Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1860</span></h3> <p>I sowed oats in the low field it rained and snowed in the fore non sowed the orehard after super Dr Clark came to see WIlliam he was better 2 I went to the fair the men harowed very nise D I paid an back taxes on 13 33 the lots in {?}frasxa 3 sowed some oats we finished seeding sold to Jonah Burton 21 {lbs above 21} of potatoes at 25 {cts above 25} per bus not paid 30 25</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">may 1860</span></h3> <p>4 I took a load of wheat to Guelph of 41 {lbs above 41} and one half sold at 112 1/2 came to 46 90 5 took one load of wheat to Guelph of 44 {lbs above 44} and 30 {lbs above 30} sold at for 114 {cts above 114} it came to 61 6 I went to the near metin very warm Day 7 I took a load of wheat to Guelph of 45 {lbs above 45} sold for 113 {cts above 113} it came to 61 35 8 we began to dig a well. John Carmy came after diner to make a crib I went to Fergus for some nails very nise Day 9 finished making the crib at diner time we dug all the well Robert plowed very showery squased the foundation of the well barn 10 dug at the well in the after non we plowed the foundation of the barn 11 we took out the foundation of the barn very nise Day 12 do mother went to Fergus 13 went to the metin very warm 14 we finished taking out the foundation 15 drew sand and stones very warm 16 John Mcmkage I hired him for four months for 50 Dollars me and William and mary went to Guelph I feched home on ton of plaster 7 50 it was very warm Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1860</span></h2> <p>17 we dug of the wells and found it tried mars to the sing Jestetion he indures two maris for 10 dollars more of them lashes them him very nuse day</p> <p>18 me and Hillon and Mary wen to Guelph fetched some one ton of plaster it was very warm dug</p> <p>19 me and Tom the kaig sewed faster Rolst drilled for fataties we went to the metin far away</p> <p>20 we flamed our potatoes clowdy and some same</p> <p>21 stalk the coogon to the melin</p> <p>22 cleaned up ants in the attic</p> <p>23 took a grint to the mull the men drew stones</p> <p>24 we trashed &amp; went to the calmer than &amp; went to Serguo it was a very nice day</p> <p>25 drew stones washed the sheep in the afternoon</p> <p>26 drew sand mid day</p> <p>27 &amp; stayed at home</p> <p>28 heard our sheep very warm</p> <p>29 named the kong drew pong in the after non I went to Richview home very maim</p> <p>30 I talk an god of when to Guelih is at 109 is has come</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1860</span></h2> <p>31 I warmour all the hands to do their statue parlour</p> <p>June 1 ame and mother and William went to figures in the afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1860</span></h2> <p>2 William went to Guelph to see the doctor I was sick. Robert and Ame baking rimmel fancy very warm.</p> <p>3 I foiled at home mid day</p> <p>4 I commenced the road work and shawrrey day Peter and John followed for the turnips</p> <p>5 I was at the roads the men followed</p> <p>6 I was at the roads Peter and John followed the frames came to day mide day</p> <p>7 worked at the guards nice Day</p> <p>8 I took a day of wheat to Guelph got log he's came to</p> <p>9 William went to sign it and glows he found.</p> <p>10 took the long way to the church</p> <p>11 took {illegible} to Guelph sold for 110$ for his came to 57</p> <p>12 signed to law and got some hunter the moons founded the foundation the dam I haid William King very nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1860</span></h3> <p>13 me and mother went to to Guelph sold 111 {lbs above 111} of wool for 27 {cts above 27} per lb it came to 30 bought things for the rasin came to 20 16 22bought a turnip drill 8 14 we banked up the barn beautiful shower very warm 15 I went to Joseph Woods rasin in the after non 16 me and William asked hands for the rasin very warm Day 17 went to the Babtist metin 18 prepared for the rasin nise Day 19 we rased our barn very hard Days work 20 I drew stones for the church 21 drew {three thick globs of ink looks like something went wrong with the pen} out dung for the turnips sowed some some rain 22 drew out dung and sowed turnips very nise Day I paid J G Allan 22 for lime 23 I went to David Wilkies rasin the men worked at the turnips 24 took the wagon to the metin very warm Day 25 we worked at the turnips it was very warm Day 26 put in turnips I went to S mcgladerys rasin in the after non 27 worked at the turnips very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1860</span></h3> <p>28 we worked at the turnips I went to W Scotts rasin in the after non William took the framers away I paid John Feielding 100 it was very warm 29 took one load of the wheat to J S Armstrongs 40 1330 1 33</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1860</span></h3> <p>31 1 lab{?} sold 40 {lbs above 40} of spring wheat to J S Armstrong at 106 {cts above 106} per bus paid me 43 I went on to Guelph bought a scarifier paid 8 25 be can to cut our hay 1 I went to the metin 2 drew stones for the church 3 deliverd to J S Armstrong 110 { bus above 110} of fall wheat at 133 {cts above 133} p bus the me mowed 4 the men mowed it rained 5 I shook out hay we raked in the after non went to J Coopers spree 6 drew in one load than we raked hay all Day 7 took the wagon to metin 8 the men mowed I put scaffolding poles in the barn it was showery 9 I and mother went to Fergus paid for muck {?} for to {?}sits 15 I traded my wach for a clock 10 tha drew in hay I went to Mr Sweny rasin very nise Day 11 raked and drew in hay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1860</span></h3> <p>12 raked and drew in hay very nise Day 13 we mowed hay all Day finished mowing 14 took the wagon to the metin Mr Watson and Mrs was here 15 put in some turnips drew in hay in the after non 16 finished hanging we had 29 loads of hay very nise Day 17 I went to Fergus and traded of the old wagon for a new one to Mr Anderson I gave him 37 50 to boat the men cleaned oats it rained in the after non J S Armstrong pai me 318 38 for fall wheat I gave him 18 we cross plowed nise Day 19 me and Jack plowed the rest thined turnips very nise Day 20 we plowed the rest thined turnips 21 I stoped at home with a boil 22 we cros plowed the rest harwed turnips 23 finished cros plowing J took a grist to the mill and 35 {bs above 35} to sell Jack harowed very nise Day 24 took 25 {bs above 25} to the mill sold for 102 ts pr bus brought home the grist 25 went to Fergus to get the horses shod sold the oats to Robertson for 28 {cts above 28} pr bus 26 took up a load of oats nise Day cut some fall wheat 27 cut some fall wheat han I look{took, T wasn't crossed} up a load of oats very nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1860</span></h3> <p>28 cut to 28 went to the near metin wet morning 29 cut fall wheat nise Day 31 cut fall wheat finished very nise Day cut some spring wheat</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1860</span></h3> <p>1 I took up two loads of of oats to Fergus 200 {bus above 200}</p> <p><br /> 2 we cut peas very nise Day J S Armstrong pai me for spring wheat 62 12{number I can't make out}</p> <p><br /> 3 me and John cleaned oats the rest thined turnips it was wet in the fore non I hired a man for one month at 15 the comenced to day paid James Grundly an Acount 2</p> <p><br /> 4 I took up a load of oats to Fergus sold in all 445 Pbus above 445} of oats to Robertson at 28 {cts above 28} pr bus paid me 126 pulled some peas and cut some spring wheat William brought a load of lumber from the mill</p> <p><br /> 5 took the wagon to the metin very nise Day</p> <p><br /> 4 Jonah Barton paid me for 21 {bus above 21} of potatoes came to 4 20 cut spring wheat in the after non we drew in 15 loads of fall wheat very warm Day</p> <p><br /> 7 we drew in 3 loads of fall wheat finished it and 3 loads of peas than we cut spring wheat William took the plow to Fergus very warm Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1860</span></h3> <p>8 cut spring wheat William laid out lands for the fall wheat very warm Day 9 me and John cut oats in the morning than reaped wheat very nise Day 10 cut spring wheat till non than we drew in 7 loads of pees finsihed that pee field paid A wishart 1 50 for fixin the cradle nise Day 11 finished cuting the field behid the house cut peas in the after non paid one man 1 50 for cutting two acres of peas very warm Day 12 took the wagon to the metin some rain and clowdy 13 we cut peas on helped us it rained last night clowdy and cold 14 we cut peas cut some oats in the after non broke the nife WIlliam I went to Fergus and got it fixed nise Dau 15 finished cuting the peas than wa aboung oats drew in 3 laods of spring wheat very nise Day 16 we drew in 22 loads of spring wheat and 1 load of oats Robert plowed for fall wheat very nise Day 17 dew in 4 loads of oats and and 10 laods of peas Robert plowed some rain after super</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1860</span></h3> <p>18 drew in 16 loads of peas Robert plowed very nise Day 19 walked to the metin heavy rain to night 20 cut wheat all Day 21 cut wheat all Day vey nise Day 22 I went to Guellph and bought 30 {bus above 30} of fall wheat for 108 {cts above 108} pr bus came to 32 40 the men cut spring wheat and some oats very nise Day 23 finished cuting the oats than we cut spring wheat very nise Day 24 we plowed and gatherd stones cut some wheat than it rained rained heavy last night 25 plowed gatherd stones and cut some poles for a scaffold 26 went to the metin 27 cut some spring wheat it rained than I sowed fall wheat the men plowed rather showery 28 finished sowing the fall wheat finished cuting spring wheat finished cuting nise Day 29 me and John {?} drew in 9 loads of oats and {number I can't quite make out, could be 6} load of peas R finished harowing the full wheat finished bundling oats very nise Day 30 drew in 14 loads of peas and 3 loads of spring wheat it rained to night 31 we loged</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Agast 1860</span></h3> <p>31 we loged all Day I sold to the bucher two sheep for 8 is raining to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September 1860</span></h3> <p>1 paid Robert Hendersen 18 for one month work we loged William went to Guelph to se the Dr very nise Day 2 took the wagon to the church 3 we drew in 26 loads of spring wheat William Wishart helped us John Fielding came here very nise Day 4 tha drew in 7 loads loads of spring wheat and 10 loads of oats I went to J S Armstrongs thrashin William Wishart helped 5 we loged very nise Day 6 we loged very nise Day 7 we loged and set fire to the log heeps 8 it rained I went to Fergus to get some things for the barn 9 I went to the metin 10 I went for one load of lumber to Nelsons I for the old barn 6 50 than we comenced plowing 11 me and R plowed I dug out pumps 12 we plowed I went to Fergus in the after non to get my plowed fixed 13 we plowed nise Day 14 we plowed nise dy 15 we plowed nise d 16 look the wagon to the metin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{this is the second page to write about the end of August 1860, except this time the subject matter is completely different than the previous entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Agust 1860</span></h3> <p>17 I went to Fergus for some lumber and windows for the barn it all cost 12 Mr Anderson borowed 50 18 me and mary and margret went to the show at Hamilton 19 at the show nise Day 20 we came home to Guelph 21 we came home 22 I paid John Mckage 51 for wages and John Fielding for finishing the barn 32 23 went to the metin 24 drew out dung 25 me and R plwoed 26 we plowed showery 27 we plowed 28 we plowed till non than we went to the Fergus fair 29 me and Robert plowed I paid John Fielding 5 for fixin the old barn 30 I stoped at home very cold Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October 1860</span></h3> <p>1 it rained till non than me and R plowed 2 we plowed till diner time than we thrashed in the after {non written above after} 3 me and Robert plowed very nise Day 4 we plowed very nise Day 6 I went to William Woods rasin in the after non nise Day 76 we plowed nie dy 87 I went to the metin nse Dy 8 William and mary and Barbara went to Erin with J Fielding we plwoed 9 I drew sand for the church 10 me and Robert plowed 11 me and Robert plowed tha came back from Erin show 12 we plowed nise Day 13 we look up one load of potatoes 14 look the wagon to the metin 15 dug two loads of potatoes nie Day 16 Robert went to Fergus to get his horses shood and his plow fixed we dug two loads of potatoes sold 12 lambs to mathew Mills for 23 17 finished the potatoes very nise Day 18 I went to Fergus to get my horses shoad and the plow fixed went to the metin in the after non 19 I worked on the roads William Woods worked 2 Days J Wood 1</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h3> <p>J h Robertson 2 Days J S Armstrong 1</p> <p>20 we look the wagon to the metin 21 me and R plowed 22 plowed 23 plowed 24 we plowed 25 I went below for one load of apples 26 I came home bought 40 {bus above 40} cost 11 50 27 I helped at home cold Day 28 I thrashed at J Carmies nise Day 29 we took up turnips rally wett I paid Mr Pilham 22 for a new pump 30 look up turnips</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November</span></h3> <p>1 took up turnips nised Day 2 look up turnips nise dy 2 it rained till diner time we took up turnips 3 went to the metin rather cold 4 we took up turnips set a gob of choping to Jonah Burton at 5 doollars {another word is written above doolars but I can't make it out} 5 we look up turnips 6 we took up turnips Jonah Burton helped us paid him 50{cents} rather cold Day 7 me and W and Barbara went to Guelph faor{?} spent 8 8 me and mother went to Fergus finished the turnips we had 106 loads of turnips 9 we went to Garafraxa to use the land very wet to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November 1860</span></h3> <p>10 went weet in the fore non Robert plowed 11 went to the metin rather cold 12 seet 20 acres of choping and loging to Jonah Burton at 12 {$ above 12} prer acre 13 I worked at the church William and Fielding laid the bier floor nise Day 14 William and Robert plowed 15 tha plowed nise day 16 we plowed in the burner field Robert Turnbull left us I paid him 84 17 we plowed nise Day 18 we went to the metin 19 William took the men to Garafraxa I hired John William for one month for 8 20 paid things very stormy 21 we plastered up the stable one teed up the beefers 22 we fixed things 23 I phrashed at Jonathan Lusters 24 thrashed at Lusters very stormy 25 stoped at home very stormy 26 went to Fergus and got the machine fixed very stormy 27 we cleaned oats nise Day 28 we thrashed all Day 29 I thrashed at John Carmies 30 we drew wood nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September 1860</span></h3> <p>1 drew wool nise Day 2 went to the metin 3. drew wool nise Day 4 me and William went to Fergus 5 we thrashed at uncle Thomas Reas 6 I went to Griffith thrashing 7 William took a grist to the mill I got a ram from J S Armstrong for 5 8 I was sick nise Day 9 went to the metin 10 we fixed a hog pen very stormy all Day 11 me and William made a pig troff I went to a raisin at J S Armstrongs 12 I drew wood we penned up the pigs very stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{this page was already transcribed}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January 1861</span></h3> <p>1 we went to Fergus 2 we cleaned wheat 3 we thrashed in the after non at the par barn 4 thrashed at the new barn 5 we culed a steer in the for non in the after non went to Fergus I paid C wWatson 21 for shoemaking paid M Anderson 50 for black smith work and for a cutter 45 6 went to the metin 7 cleaned wheat 8 cleaned wheat 9 we drew in turnips 10 we thrashed at uncle Davids broke the machine very stormy 11 we claned up very cold 12 we cleaned up very cold 13 took the sleigh to the metin 14 we thrashed at uncle Davids in the after non rahter soft 15 we cleaned wheat nise Day 16 claened up 17 William took a load of choop to the ml 18 very stormy 19 took a load of straw to Fergus 20 took the sleigh to the metin 21 me and W thrashed at J S Armstrong 22 I went to a church metin 23 William took a grist to the mill rather stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November 1860</span></h2> <p>10 went meet in the fore non Robert {Slawed?}</p> <p>11 went to the metin rather cold</p> <p>12 seet 20 acres of roping and loging to Jonah Lurden at 1% per acre</p> <p>13 I worked at the church William and I, elding lard the lier floor {mise put?}</p> <p>14 William and Robert plowed</p> <p>15 Ha Howard {mie illegible?}</p> <p>16 we plowed in the {lurnch?} fredd Robert Turnibull left us I pard him 84</p> <p>17 we plowed moss away</p> <p>18 we went to the metin</p> <p>19 William took the men to {Gasafrasca?} I Fred John W Uoun for one month for 8</p> <p>20 froid thing very stormy</p> <p>21 we plasterd the stable</p> <p>22 we fired thingd</p> <p>23 I plastered &amp; Jonathan Lesters</p> <p>24 Master a Misters very {mosney?}</p> <p>25 Moped at home very stormy</p> <p>26 went to Feynd and got the {machne Lesced?} very stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September 1860</span></h2> <p>1 drew wool mise buy</p> <p>2 went to the metin</p> <p>3 drew wol {illegible}</p> <p>4 me and Hethan went to Service</p> <p>5 we thrashed at Thomas Revs</p> <p>6 I went to Friggith Mrasting</p> <p>7 Hetahn took a grist to the mill I got a ram from S.A Armstrong</p> <p>8 I was sick this day</p> <p>9 went to the meting</p> <p>10 we fuced a hog pew very stormy all day</p> <p>11 me and Heathan made fig troft I wen to a rain at SA Armstrongs</p> <p>12 I drew wood we femed up the days very stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1861 S</span></h2> <p>1 we went to sergin</p> <p>2 we cleaned wheat</p> <p>3 we thrashed in the after non at the far barn</p> <p>4 thrashed at the near barn</p> <p>5 we ulled a steel in the for non in the after non went to the Sergis I hard W Wul son for shoemakery haid M Luserson for lunch smith wosh and for a cutter</p> <p>6 went to the metin</p> <p>7 cleaned wheat</p> <p>8 cleaned wheat</p> <p>9 we drew in larmps</p> <p>10 we thrashed at uncle Lardo brotu the machine very stormy</p> <p>11 we claped up very cold</p> <p>12 we cleaned up very cold</p> <p>13 took the sleigh to the metin</p> <p>14 we thrashed at uncle Lardi in the after non rather soft</p> <p>15 we cleaned wheat most day</p> <p>16 laemed up</p> <p>17 William took a lead of chhp to the ml</p> <p>18 very stormy</p> <p>19 took a load of straw to Hergin</p> <p>20 took the slush to the metin</p> <p>21 me and W Hrafted at SA Armstrongs</p> <p>22 I went to a church metin</p> <p>23 William took a grist to the mill rather stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Feburay 1861January</span></h3> <p>24 thrashing at James 25 Jonah Burton finished choping the gob of choping I paid him in all for gob and cuting card wood 66 25 I with ten dollars for to see how it was dun it was very stormy 236 we fixed things very cold 27 went to the metin 28 William took a load for Jonah up to Garafraxa 29 stoped at home rathr cold 30 I went to Fergus very stormy 31 we cleaned up the barn</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Febury 1861</span></h3> <p>1 thrashed at Jameses 2 thrashed at home 3 went to the metin it was the opening of the new church 4 I went to Guelph for the pro{?} 5 William thrashed at Carmies I went to Fergus nise Day 6 I thrashed at J Lusters mcoman stormy 8 cleaned up I took a sow to J S Armstrongs boar 10 went to the metin 11 very soft with rain cleaned up 12 cleaned up went to A spree at William Willsons 13 took 40 {lbs above 40} of peas and oats to get choped nise Day went to A party at Mcdonalds</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Febuary 1861</span></h3> <p>14 we thrashed at John Carmys in the after non 15 me and mary and Barbara went to Mr Dickesons in a visit 16 I went to Fergus in the after non Andrew Forrister paid me on Feb 16 25 Mathew Anderson paid me on note 22 40 I lent to William Rea and Jonah Burton for eight months 40 17 I stoped at home with a cold 18 fixed up at home nise Day 19 we out some wood rathr stormy 20 we cleaned wheat nise Day went to the lecture to night Jonstone cleaned out the weell he charged me 3 50 sold five beef cattle to bucher Hood for 255 21 I went to Guelph in the cutter 22 cleaned stormy day 23 I went to Fergus it rained 24 went to the metin 25 cleaned wheat I sold 18 {lbs above 18} of peas at 50 {cts above 50} pr bus 26 caused wheat in to the granery filled the stable with day 27 we put 26 paid John Hall 30 on an order from William Rea and Jonah Burton 27 we broke frank than we went to a lecture 28 went and orderd a barell at the wper William went to Fergus for some oat meall</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1861</span></h2> <p>1 slept and danced bit</p> <p>2</p> <p>3 went to the metin nise day</p> <p>4 I went to Guelch and sold ane</p> <p>{illegible} till hedhed us I hand him 2</p> <p>6 turk if higs to Guelph tha</p> <p>wenshed 2201 the I came to 126 30</p> <p>toh a {illegible} iy got 4 5 - 0</p> <p>7 I scoud at I L Armstrongs</p> <p>{illegible} lione took a hig my to</p> <p>Sonah Boston weylons 273 he is</p> <p>to hay me 5632 for hundred</p> <p>8 I was serving at Armstrongs</p> <p>9 I was showy at Armstrongs</p> <p>10 went to the mutuny nise day</p> <p>11 I escalated The Nasser money</p> <p>12 we yjrusted at unele davids in</p> <p>the after nan</p> <p>13 I aven to fergue</p> <p>14 we thrusted in the fone man</p> <p>thrusted the when</p> <p>went to Ostirs shres in the evening</p> <p>15 I went to Armstrongs mill Im</p> <p>some choped grain sold to</p> <p>Armstrong one graster at leel weghy</p> <p>{illegible} it cane to</p> <p>16 I trew sletres for this ehusel</p> <p>17 went to the metm</p> <p>18 we mad me nise shaft</p> <p>19 made thafts sold 14 beef esthe</p> <p>to Hood for</p> <p>20 made laffs nise d y</p> <p>21 made lraffs nise day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March 1861</span></h3> <p>22 cleaned up nise day 23 made crafts nise Day 24 went to the metin nise Day 25 I went to Guelph bought 50 pa{?}ls cost 8 50 2 bus of cloves seed and 2 bus of {a large squiggly line} timds {below timds are letters, could be cot 5} 25 26 tell a as{?} 26 took the beef cattle away it rained all Day 27 built a areh for boiling sap 28 cleaned up in the barn 29 it rained all Day 30 we finished thrashing in the after non 31 I went up to the nathons</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1861</span></h3> <p>1 it was very stormy all Day 2 one and W went to Ellosce fair to get oxen 3 u Willia went for the plow cost 5 4 we worked in the bus 5 we taped the ires{could be trees} nise Day 6 made shuger nise Day 7 made shuger 8 went to the metin 9 we fixed the {hard to make out word, could be axel} 10 I went to Joseph Woods rasin 11 the men began to plow me and the girls made shugar 12 plowed I mad sugar 13 drew {very faded line can only make out 10} 14 I 15 I went to the metin 16 if wwell</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1861</span></h3> <p>17 Patrick stack paid me for some wheat he had got 24 25 18 I bought 12 {ls above 12} of seed wheat 12 19 John Willson left here ther was 20 61 drew to him 20 I was in the bus 21 went to the metin 22 we sowed 5 acres of wheat very nise Day 23 harrowed and cultivated 24 sowed 11 acres of wheat sold 20 {lbs above 20} of peas for 16 25 harowed and cultivated 26 sowed 16 acres of wheat very nise day 27 sowed grass seed RObert cultivated for pees W and John harrowed it rained very hard to night 28 went to the near metin 29 I sowed peeas R cultivated W gatherd stones John harrowed Eagelsons Cambell stoped here all night with his horse rather clowdey with some showers 30 finished the peas</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1861</span></h3> <p>1 very stormed with {?} snow we laid fence 2 made fence the men plowed 3 the men plowed I fixed fence 4 we plowed up our fall wheat 5 went to the metin 6 plowed weet 7 finished the fall wheat land 8 I lowed nise Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1861</span></h3> <p>9 plowed {word too faint to tell} nise Day</p> <p><br /> 10 William went to Fergus of 30 bushells of barly it cost 18 costs pr bus</p> <p><br /> 11 we sowed barley nise Day</p> <p><br /> 12 went to the metin</p> <p><br /> 13 I sowed 12 bus of spring wheat it was the last</p> <p><br /> 14 sowed 12 acres of oats</p> <p><br /> 15 sowed 12 acres of oats it was the last it rained to night</p> <p><br /> 16 I went up to James Rea rasin</p> <p><br /> 17 I laid fence the men harowed</p> <p><br /> 18 W and mary went to Guelph I brought home half ton of plants 7 paid Dr Clark 17</p> <p><br /> 19 went to the metin</p> <p><br /> 20 plowed for the potatoes</p> <p><br /> 21 we planted the potatoes</p> <p><br /> 22 planted carrots</p> <p><br /> 23 planted corn very nise Day</p> <p><br /> 24 we {?}nnistad at Loghrins than we went to Fergus very nise Day</p> <p><br /> 25 we sowed plastr than we went to the metin it was fast I boght a yoke of ascen from Andrew Richardson for 100</p> <p><br /> 26 we went to the metin</p> <p><br /> 27 I went to Curleys rasin in the after non</p> <p><br /> 28 went to finish the rasin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1861</span></h3> <p>29 we turned dung than we washed our sheep 30 I went to Guelph nise Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1861</span></h3> <p>1 took 53 bus of fall wheat to J S Armstrongs $1 23 cts pr bus 2 took 59 bus to the mill at 123 cts pr bus 3 took 51 {bs above 51} of fall wheat to the Wilson mills at 116 cts pr 4 took 59 bus of spring wheat to at 90 cts pr bus 9 worked at the roads took 32 {lbs above 32} of potatoes up to Fergus sold to Ironside at 20 {cts above 20} pr bus 10 worked at the roads 11 worked at the roads 12 worked at the road 13 we plowed I got at the horses shood 14 worked at the roads 15 old ned snare took the house to inshure for 7 50 me and W and J and Bane went up to Garafraxa 6 paid Barton to do the road work Robert finished the road work 16 went to the metin 17 we plowed for the turnips 18 d 19 do 20 sowed turnips 21 sowed turnips</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1861</span></h3> <p>24 sowed turnips we burned the brush 25 sowed turnips 26 David Bane finished his choping 74 acres we sowed turnips finished the turnips 27 sold one cow to the bucher and two sheep for 50 28 took the wood to the carding mill 29 med a dog fence next mckage that we burned took the cow to the bucher 30 went to the metin nise Day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1861</span></h3> <p>1 we plowed nise Day 2 plowed W went up to the nuninatim{?} Barton finished his choping I paid him 10 lent to Thomas Skelton for two months 4 3 the men plowed William set up potatoes finished the crop plowing 4 we loged all Day I went to Ewiley rasin 5 we loged very warm 6 went to the metin 7 me and mother went to Guelph the men mowed 8 we mowed nise Day 9 mowed and raked hay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 1860</span></h3> <p>9 I recuned form J S Armstrong 200 from wheat that I sold him clowdy and some rain 10 I was sick the men plowed 11 shoots out hay sowed some tale turnips 12 me and WIlliam drew in 4 loads of hay {line has too sentences on it, the top one is} heging Wilkie Wilkie died to Day {the lower sentence says} we raked up in the after non 13 we went to the metin nise</p> <p>I David Rea Eramosa March 29 {th above 29} 1863 it is a very stormy day snow and drift</p> <p>June 16 {th above 16} 1863 old reed took the horse King Alfred to Day I bargened for two mares for $9</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/04d13d2587b65719f8412db692e5ca03.pdf 4f0491db2b61eaeb437dc9e19cd275e5 PDF Text Text Foreword p.2 Poverty in Great Britain the first fifty years of the 19th century was so great as to be almost unbelievable today. And terrible as it was in England and Scotland, conditions in Ireland were far worse. Great Britain had fought France for colonial and maritime supremacy, struggled to retain the rebelling American, colonies, faced Napoleon in battle and was struggling to hold posts in British America. The weight of taxation for these wars fell like a plague upon the people. The depressions following the Napoleonic wars dropped wages of Glasgow weavers to shillings per week. In 1803 their wages had been twenty-five shilli In 1820 in Paisley and Lanark, Scotland, 12,000 out of 30,000 families were on the Poor Laws, relief. In England people were suffering. In Ireland, where 90% were in agriculture, over-population became a problem. Continuous wars had kept the population down in the British Isles. Births and deaths were equal, but better food and improved medical care caused births to exceed deaths so that England and Wales grew from 7M in 1763 to 13 3/4 M in 1 8 3 1 . In Scotland the warring of the Highland lords, which had kept their numbers down, was outlawed. Tenants on their farms had been counted wealth but with the outlawing of the warring the lords turned to sheep Raising and potato farming and people were in excess. At one time during a riot they tried to chase the sheep into the sea. At the close of the war of 1812-14, the British government attempted to solve the major problems of unemployment and industrial depression at home and an uncertain peace with Americans abroad by an emigration scheme to settle the great wilderness north and west of the Rideau River. This would be a second line of defense-against Americans beyond the more settled area near the St. Lawrence River. The reasons for George Easton emigrating to Canada were tied to economic conditions of that time. Weaving until the last half of the 18th century was a "cottage" industry. Weavers worked on looms in their own homes. Power machinery and labor-saving devices developed during the last half of the 18th century started a movement that swept him into factories, crowded him into segregated communities and lowered his wages until the whole family had to work to make a living. The weavers formed societies to urge the government to action. Lord Hamilton, their House of Commons representative presented their signed petition showing that their wages could not support their families. 1200 hundred persons were located who wished to emigrate. Lord Bathurst wrote to Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada stating that 1200 settlers would emigrate from Scotland to locate near Perth and the Rideau. The British government would assist them with Lesmahagow Society and on Sabbath June 1 9 , 1820 his charge of "170 souls" set forth on the sailing ship "Prompt". Together the ship "Prompt" and the ship "Commerce" carried the 1200 passengers. George Easton was 351/2years old; his wife, Janet, affectionately called Jenny, perhaps a Emigrant ships of the time were mainly Timber vessels, a shell of a sides of the ship and if there were sufficient room down the center. Other a berth, or 2 adults and 3 or 4 children. Belongings were placed in the aisles. berths were 6' �Foreword p.3 There were no port holes. Three hatch covers were opened in good bodies,andnocoolingexcept when the hatches were open. In the dark and cholera or dysentery. When sea-sickness struck the crowding became narrow sleeping spaces, surely sick in mind and body in thedarknessof the night and the rolling of the ship. In some cases passengers might not have a space until another died and death provided a space. Wooden chests or trunks carried their provisions, clothing and very few extras. According to government terms provisions, for each emigrant were to be: 18 lbs. beef; 42 lbs. biscuits, 132 lbs. oatmeal, 6 lbs. butter and 3 lbs. molasses which was to last about 84 days to Quebec. Perhaps twice a day the steward provided a few coals of charcoal in a container over which each family cooked their food. Some brought vinegar to break the taste of the brackish water. The Scottish the long davs at sea, and also woolen cloth to fashion coats and vests. The Scots brought a few precious books which later formed the beginning of the Dalhousie library at Watson's Corners, books such andothers.RobertOgilvie carried from Scotland the tiny diary used on board to record notes, a scroll roller, a book by Robert Burns, and a vest, all of which remain today. weather. The foul mor women b as: Toilet facilities consisted of a shrouded shoot at the rear of the weather conscientious captains ;had the passengers bring their bedding on deck to air it. Surely they had to take turns as many ships were dangerously over-loaded. Some passengers might not even be listed as the ship was already over the too generous limit of persons per ton of ship. Ninety-percent of emigrants came by steerage although somepersonsofrankcameincabinsforab by 1847 had risen to 65 shillings or about $15. Emigration was a choice for 12 harbormaster could tell an emigrant ship at gunshot distance by its odor. After land with pine and oak for the return trip, a lucrative business for shippers. Scots with the least to spend left the highlands for the lowlands, those next, in price went to Newfoundland then the Maritime colonies, then Quebec and beyond. The cost was by no means complete when they arrived in Quebec as passage by the new steamships up the St. Lawrence was expensive and they still had to go by bateau,aflat-bo medtaper driverboat,byfo torotherwiseuntiltheyreached, the land assigned trying and expensive. 800 miles could cost 15 pounds not counting provisions and baggage. Thosewhohadtochoosetheir land had additional problems. Sharpers abounded to remove any monies carried. At the docks in the old country some were "conned" into paying for passage, for. preferred berths, forfavours,onlytohavethes When they landed in the new country "land sharks" andagreatvarietyof"flee vagabond I befriended aboard theRosina".LandalongtheplainoftheSt.Lawrence was fertile, but this was alread �soon ran into the "Canadian Shield", and underlying formation of rock covered with scanty soil. Lord Dalhousie, the new governor-general, arranged that the newly surveyed, land which had been obtained from Indian tribes in 1819 by payment of an annuity. A few settlers had arrived in the when They set out for Lanark village over an almost impassable road and crossed the Mississippi River on scows. 1820 Perth the government paid an Surveys had been carlessly done. A chain was used to measure the land. At times links would break and the chain mended without the links, or a stretchy willow link added. Townships were generally ten miles square, subdivided into twelve concessions and those subdivided into twenty-seven lots each 200 acres except the last. Two families were generally assigned to a lot, thus each having 100 acres. A post was placed in the ground to mark the corner front and rear. Guides had to be hired to find the posts, several families going together to pay the fee of 5 or 6 shillings per day. Lanark was a dense forest with trees so tall that even when a clearing was made the light would not get in to dry the clearing. Bears, wolves, wolverines, wild cats, deer and partridge abounded. The British government retained rights to gold and silver and white Pine. At Dalhousie a group from the "Prompt" drew lots and settled a short distance from what was later called Watson's Corners. They were: James Martin, William Miller, Charles Bailey, James Watson, George Brown, Thomas Easton, George Easton, Peter Shields, James Donald, John Duncan, Andrew Park, James Park, John Todd, William Jack, Thomas Scott and Robert Forest. George Richmond, the teacher sent out with the society was killed during the winter by a falling tree. James Watson built a kind of storehouse to hold supplies for the incoming settlers. The government possibly supplied some of the stores the first winter. They were settled in a few days, twenty on the .first line or road between the 2nd and 3rd concession. By December there were twenty farm lots divided into town and park lots. Park lots were 25 acres each and lots of 10 acres each were reserved for mechanics. They erected a log schoolhouse. Under the leadership of Thomas Scott, who had emigrated with his wife and seven children, the St. Andrew's Society was formed and in 1829 St. Andrew's Hall, a log building covered with shingles, was built at Watson's Corners. A library was established by collections from settlers and a donation of L 100 from Lord Dalhousie. By 1832 there were 500 volumes including the Encyclopedia Britannica. While the Scots were not wealthy in worldly goods they were by no means impoverished mentally. To solve the loss by death of the teacher, George Richmond, George Easton, Lot 16, 3rd concession (Merle Bates says error here-4th concession) built a schoolhouse near his own dwelling and taught the boys and girls, his only pay being student work on Saturdays or after school. He taught for ten years.#1 The government had issued to each group of four families a grindstone and a cross-cut saw and whip saw. To each family was given an adze, a hinges, a scythe and swath, a reaping hook, a hay fork and 2 hoes, askilletandacampkettleandablanketfo #1However,ateacherwasprovidedforsomeyearsasGeorgeEastonbega �Foreword p.5 the tools were of poor quality, the axe unsuitable for cutting trees and fit only for "cutting pumpkins". The Yankees had the good tools, guns and axes, and at times an axe was available from an itinerant Yankee. The United Empire Loyalists taught the settlers how to fell trees so that the tops would be broken as little as possible and a hunter brought in a good American rifle and shot deer for the settlers. Girls were taught to spin wool and linen yarn for family use. Boys were taught to make fishing nets and tackle for use in the lakes and rivers. By 1829 none of the cash advances to the settlers had been paid and the government was withholding titles to the land. 300 settlers drew up a petition claiming remission of the payments, saying that Lanark was disadvantaged as it was cut off from navigable rivers, had barely land was not usable for agriculture. In 1835 the government sent a surveyor who said that because of the rocky nature the land was unfit for farming. In 1836 the settlers' debts of some L 22,000 were cancelled. Still, their situation was greatly improved from the homeland; larders were full of Indian corn, peas, wheat, oats and ham. They were well They were able to contribute for relief to the homeland. By oxen and cart they hauled wheat, corn, oats and rye which they had "threshed" to the mill where it was ground for family or animal use. They grew a large variety of vegetables with large supplies of turnips and potatoes milk and butter, but also tallow for candles, leather for clothing and shoes. Sheep provided wool, lamb and mutton. An occasional bear, wolf, or raccoon added articles of warmth and beauty; goose down gave softness for pillows or comforters. Logs and rocks were there in abundance to build their home and "lum" or chimney. The logs provided fence material which was zig-zagged along the edge of their property. Thus when weaver's wives were asked if they were glad or sad to be in the new country, most were enthusiastic to praise their new circumstances and their joy to be "getting quat o' the prin wheel". Weaving must have been a noisy, dusty business. the Cutting grain with the sickle and scythe was slow and difficult in the stump dotted land. There were no horses in the early days and few cows or oxen, and no sheep, but the settlers added these as soon as they could. Their plows were hard to pull and hard to guide. The V-shaped harrow was unwieldy. Hand made rakes were heavy and brought blisters, and the gnarled flails for grain brought bumps on the head. Women's work was never done. They rose early to prepare food, then worked in the fields. Washing, darning and cooking was done before dawn or after dark as the men slept. In winter they carded wool, spun yarn, wove linen and wool cloth. The day of blessing was the Sabbath, a day of rest. Mosquitoes were fierce. Cranberry marshes were snake-infested. Fevers and ague were common. The woods provided wild plums, gooseberries, currants, raspberries, strawberries, cherry and walnut trees and maple trees. Beautiful birds and flowers abounded. Roads were a continuing problem. Trees were felled and the logs rolled together to make a bone-jarring Settlers were responsible for the road past their place and also to serve "Statute Labour". "cordur Early fairs were well-attended and provided a place to sell cattle oxen and horses. Prizes were given for the best livestock, ploughing, fruits and vegetables, hemp, honey, maple syrup, the best "20 yds. offlannel"andbest"100ydsoflinen". �Foreword p.6 During "Training Day" the men gathered to be put through their exercises by a retired officer, none in uniform, with the exception of the officer, but in a great variety of bizarre outfits. Some were bare-footed, some with shoe-packs some with rope belts made of straw, and an assortment of strange hats. But the men were in earnest, and willing to defend flag and country. Pastimes for young people were swimming, quoit playing, wrestling, racing, games, a Scottish game called "shinny" that was similar to ice hockey, skating, snow-shoeing, sleighing and dancing. Trees were burned for wood ashes which were put into a "leach" with lime and water. The lye produced was boiled until thick. It was then poured into kettle drum shaped half-coolers. When cooled it looked like brown stone and was very hard. The potash cakes of 2 half-coolers could be fitted into a standard oak barrel and shipped that way. The barrel weighed 700 pounds and sold for about $40. Politically speaking settlers from the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, the villages of England, and the farms of Ireland came to the New World influenced by the conditions that had driven them from their homeland. They brought with them agitators for a more democratic form of government. Some Americans moved to Canada seeking land, or because of loyalty to the Crown. From the British Isles came those with love for the mother country, but with newer ideas, a desire for an improved Religiously speaking, Protestants came to the new country seeking to worship in accustomed ways, although in the new country Methodist ministers were an influence upon them. The Reformation was close within the memories of their ancestors, as with George Easton, whose ancestors had fled for their lives from Ireland. They were serious about their religion, fasted a day before partaking of communion. The Bible was interpreted quite literally. George Easton often quotes the Sunday text, or adds a verse from the Bible. He has definite ideas about his religion. Robert Ogilvie, while religious, is more tolerant. Yet, Robert Adam Ogilvie tells that when he cut his lip falling on a wheelbarrow he was using one Sunday, his father John, son of Robert, told him the wrath of God struck him down for breaking the S a b b a t h . Socially, these British, with dignity, decency and courage established civilized communities among the stumps north of the St. Lawrence, quickly organized community governments, church, school and library facilities and helped each other establish themselves in the wilderness. "Raising" bees for home and barn, "quilting" bees, and bees for many other uses made cooperation among them a necessity. They took up clearing the land, building log houses for family or stock use, and plowed the land. From the beginning of a few pounds of wheat they were soon planting bushels of grains. Taverns were common. Robert Louis Stevenson explains the cold damp of Scotland creating a tendency to stop at a cozy tavern for a warming drink. The same might be true of the chill damp wind north of the St. Lawrence. Robert Ogilvie would be annoyed if Anne did not bring home a bottle when she went to town. Later a "stopping place" as the settlers called it, was built near the Ogilvie place and Robert would stop for a drink, and might even bring friends home. He was from a social environment in Scotland and carried a part of that convivality with him. Anne was not always approving. �Foreword P.7 Janet Stevenson Easton and her girls must have had an artistic flare as they made and sold hats in addition to the butter and farm produce. Also, they sewed complicated garments, such as a "Phila bors. George might be called to pray for a child. The Ogilvie diary is mostly confined to farm matters. It must have been in an available place as the children write their names in it at times. After Robert's last entry the diary is carried on by his son, John. A bit of humor is shown between Robert and Anne when she leaves with the recipe and the comment "it is then fit for EATING". He must have put his thoughts in pencil before preparing a will for his wife, leaving what he has to her. George Easton seems to write in his account after meals, so that additional notes are added within a day. While Robert must have confined his views regarding world affairs to his wife and friends, George at times notes them in his diary. Affairs dealing with the Rebellion of 1837, a writing by the fiery Louis Joseph Papineau him, as is the crowning of Princess Victoria. Americans and Canadians today take pride in their unarmed frontier, and their joint waterways, an achievement not of disarmament but of diplomacy and statesmanship. Many situations have arisen to create antagonism among hot-heads but statesmen such as Lord Durham, Daniel Webster and Lord Asburton and General Winfield Scott have helped create a common community of nations each seeking its own destiny. The final passing of the Webster-Ashburton treaty finally settled border disputes and brought peace. (Aug. 9, 1842) The War of 1812 emphasized neutrality but did not settle serious problems. In the Rebellion of 1837 the conflict of self-government came to a head. Canada was divided into Upper and Lower portions with differing ideas and customs. Lower Canada consisted of the Eastern portion near Quebec and also south of the St. Larwence. It was peopled by the French, less literate and under a large landowner-tenant segneurial system. The French portion felt dominated by the English portion of the government. Upper Canada consisted of land below the Ottawa River and of the western portion north of the St. Lawrence and was peopled by persons from the British Isles. The Rebellion began in the Lower portion and later spread to the Upper portion. Reformers such as Louis Joseph Papineau and William Lyon Mackenzie encouraged rebellion against the British system and favoring the American system of government. A "patriot" army was recruited in the United States and Canada and funds raised. Buffalo, N.Y. and Detroit, Mi. were centers of recruitment. Feelings in the United States were mixed. The government, press, and most people felt that what Canada did was their business and that the peace following the War of 1812 should not be broken. However, a general feeling existed of close ties toward Upper Canada, even though it was Lower Canada which was more rebellious. Americans tended to think that Englishmen anywhere were capable of governing themselves without outside help, and were naive concerning the development of the idea to come of Commonwealth. The Upper Canadian reform movement was a reaction against the attempt to establish a privileged class and church. The Lower Canadian movement was an expression of the French Canadian will to survive. William Lyon Mackenzie in his paper the Advocate called for reform in 1822. L.J. �Foreword p.8 Papineau was against Lord Dalhousie who was governor of Canada in 1819 and for rights of French Canada and opposed the government on money church and customs were to prevail in the French portion. After the forming of the Patriot army various small skirmishes took place but the British government strengthened the military and put down the rebellion. In the main, however, it was solved by diplomacy, aided by the opinions of the majority of Americans and Canadians. The hanging of two generals of the Patriot army is mentioned. Peter Matthews, father of 15 children, and with a wife; and Sam Lount, father of 7 children, and his wife, Elizabeth, who kneeled in court to beg and pray for the release of her husband, were hanged Apr. 12, 1838 outside the Toronto jail. A military leader of the Patriot array mentioned was Rensselaer Van Rensslaer of Albany, N.Y., appointed by Mackenzie to head the Patriot army, a dissipate 27 year old genius who knew nothing of military tactics and would not take advice. The log house built by George and Janet Easton has since been buried on their land, Lot 16 of the 4th concession of Dalhousie. Robert and Anne Ogilvie are buried in unmarked graves in the St. Andrew's churchyard of Watson's Corners, Ontario, Canada. A memorial plaque tells of the early settlers. The Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus. The holidays of Christmas and Easter had pagan origins and are not mentioned in the Bible. Therefore they were not observed in the Calvinist churches. Even music was not used. Influences of the Roman church were avoided. It was not until the settlers had been exposed to German and Mennonite factions that these holidays were observed. Note that George Easton makes no mention of the two holidays, nor does he speak of church music. It is possible that Psalms may have been sung but there is no mention of it. A change in church membership is indicated by the little "Methodist Hymn Book" dated 1902 left by Janet Horn Ogilvie, wife of John Ogilvie, son of Robert Setton Ogilvie. Descendants of the families have been and are successful, law-abiding persons. Teaching has been the choice of a number; various professions, business and farming are other occupations. Some have moved to the United States. Emigration appears to have been the right decision. matters. ��Exerpt from George Easton's Diary April 22, 1844 To give a true account of my father's family and to let my sons know their origin, is what I cannot well do. All I know is in 1641, two hundred years ago, our forefathers resided in the County of Antrim, in swate little Ireland and were compelled to flee for their lives, the Papists under that bloodthirsty Popish ruffian Sir Phelim O'Neal having commenced to massacre the Protestants and were sparing neither sex nor age. Our family consisting of an old man and his wife and only son, having found means to escape the swords of their enemies, left their native country and all that was dear to them and came to Scotland, Crossford, being weavers to trade, they lived there enjoying that peace they could not find in their own country. There the old man and his wife breathed their last and were buried in the churchyard of Lanark, County town, Upper ward of Clydesdale. But the first of our ancestors that I have any knowledge of, is David Easton, the grandson of that young man who fled with his Parish of Lanark, in or about the year 1759. George Easton, his son, lived in or about the year 1785. Matthew Easton, his son, lived at Harperfield, a weaver to trade. He resided likewise in Kirkfieldbank and died in Crossford, all in the parish of Lesmahagow, August 7th, 1837. The above Matthew Easton and Janet Wilson were married Feb. 27, 1784. Their family is as follows: George Easton born Nov, 21st, 1784 (writer of the diary) David Easton, born July 15th, 1787 Anna Easton, born July 17th 1790 Thomas Easton,born March 2nd, 1793* Agnes Easton, born Aug. 9th 1796 Margaret Easton, born Jan. 12th 1802 Janet Easton, born Feb. 21st, 1805 George Easton was brought up and spent his youth at Harperfield and was married 7th of July 1809 to Janet Stevenson, resided some time in Harelbank, spent his life in the parish of Lesmahagow, till the year 1820, when he emigrated to Dalhousie, in the County of Lanark in the District of Bathurst and Province of Upper Canada, British America, where he now resides, has two sons, David Easton and Matthew George Easton, and my desire is that every succeeding generation transmit their names and continue the geneology of their sons, and hand down a written account to every succeeding generation. Witness my hand. George Easton *Thomas Easton-lived near George and in the diary is also called Thos., Tom or Tam. �Exerpt from George Easton's Diary �GEORGE EASTON'S DIARY 1830 Mon. June 7th- A very warm day, some rain. Tues. 8th- Wind and a clear day, Isabella & Jess at Rob't Wallace's planting potatoes. Tom. A. saw my lamb that was cut, can hardly walk this night. J.B. opened the wound. Wed. 9th. A clear warm day. Isobella planting potatoes with Cooper Rob. My potatoes all planted b y the first of June. 20 bus. Thurs. 10- Gloom in the morning, a fine warm day. Last night heavy rain. 11- A very warm day this day. We were at the mill. Sat. 12th- Working at the roads, first day StatuteLabours.*1A warm day, my heifer would have taken the bull. Got a pig from Joseph Hetherington on Thurs, 10th of June. Sabbath 13th- A dull warm morning, some rain, a warm day, Monday morning some rain, warm & dull. Tues. 15th- Clear with wind, I have a sore finger, cannot work. An excessive hot day. Corn looking backwards, at least a fortnight. Jennie at Cooper Rob's for a cheese vat. Got a milking Cozie *2 from John Thomson on Thursday last being June 10th, 1 8 3 0 . Wed. 16th.-A warm morning, some drops of rain. letter for R. Rae. Dated 10th June, 1830. John Stevenson June-14. A very warm day. Hoeing corn. Wrote a Received one from June 17th- An exceeding warm d a y . Hoeing corn. Hoeing once over done this night. G. Easton Saw constellation above the trees*3on Tues. June 15th 1 8 3 0 . Fri. 18th. -High wind. Burning and cleaning for turnips.*4 A fine day all over. Sat. 19th- Worked upon the roads. Second Statute Labour. Brought in ashes. Sabbath 20th June 1830. A cold dull day. Mon. 21-.High wind and rain. Planted cabbage. Averywetday. Tues.22-; Got a pig from Thos. Scott, a very wet d a y . Wed. 23-. A dull morning, threatening rain, at 10 o'clock A.M. Heavy rain. G. Brown at the wool carding at Watson's Mill. Thurs. 24- A very warm day. Got the log out of my finger this morning, length Fri. Dull & warm. Saturday, Dull, threatening rain. Received a letter from Michael Templeton last night, dated 23 March 1830. Sabbath 27- rain. Mon. 28- terrible rain this morning. Bill & Tom went to the Wool Mill. Tues. 29- went to Perth, Some rain. Wed. 30th appeared before Board of Education. Left Perth, came to Armstrongs', no rain. Thurs. 1- Came home, rain, heavy rain. Fri.2- A very warm day this day. Commenced school keeping a second year. Cleaning land for turnips. Joseph in this day with a barrel of potash. George Easton. Sent away a letter to Robt. Rae, Dated 10th June on Thursday July 13t, 1830. Sat. 3. Some rain. Library issue. *1 *2 *3 *4 Turnips, also called Swedish turnips - rutebega for animal feed Statute Lab �Sabbath July 4th- High wind. Robert Wallace, Son to Andrew Wallace, departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 1830. The heifer took the bull Friday July 2. Geo. Easton Monday- 5th- very warm. Jas. & Betty Shields hoeing corn, a thunderstorm about 2 o'clock. David Millar departed this life Sabbath July 4th, funeral Tuesday July. 6. Tues. 6th- very warm this day. Libby at the Carding machine, Jess at the Mill. Cherry took the bull this day. Wed. 7th. Sowed turnips.*1 Dull, threatening rain, G. Thurs, 8th- A fine day. Kept the school till midday, went to Lanark with Jess & purchased necessaries for the Celebration of the Lord's Supper. Easton. Saw Fri.9th- Kept as a fast. Sat. 10th- a fine day. Sabbath 11th- the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Dalhousie by Dr. Gemmill being the seventh time in this township. On Nov. 14th 1824; Nov, 6th 1825; Oct, 29th 1826; Oct. 25th 1827; July 13th 1828; Aug. l6th 1829; and on July 11th 183O; by the Rev, Dr. Gemmill of Lanark. Sabbath July 11th.- 1830. A fine day, no rain, Mon. 12th- very warm. Some rain. Tues. 13th. At the mill. Some rain. Wed. 14th. Very wet during the night. Thurs. 15th. G. Easton. Showery during the day. Very Bell at Lanark, the rest hoeing corn, very warm. Fri. 16th.- Very warm this day. John Callender was married to Janet Millar and took her up beyond Mrs. Angus' place, but I think they won't stop long. George Easton Sat. 17th- An excessive hot day, hoeing corn these days hath been very warm, a burning sun. G.E. Sabbath 18th. Excellent weather, a very-hot day. George Easton. Monday 19th July- Saw a good deal of damage done to my grain by cattle. Some rain last night, this day very hot. 5 days excessive hot weather, burning hot. Could hardly work. Tues. 20th July- hot, hot weather, burning hot. Saw my corn silk this day. Wed. 21st. Commenced cutting hay this day. Excessive hot. Wm. Steele came to John Thompsons last night being 20th July. Corn looking very well. Thurs. 22nd. A noble day, cutting hay. Fri. 23rd- cutting hay, a fine day. Geo. Easton. Commenced shearing, cut 2 stooks or rye.*2 Saturday 24th- warm with some rain. G. Easton. But turned out a noble day till about 5 o'clock P.M. when one of the heaviest showers fell I have witnessed and a very wet night. My hay mostly cut and all exposed. Sabbath 25th- A dull, damp morning, some rain, a wet day. Monday 26th- Incessant rain all day. Wind easterly. No Sermon yesterday, rain so heavy the Minister could not come. A mistake, he came. Geo. Easton. Sermon in the afternoon by Dr. G. Tues. 27th- rain all night and a dull damp day, some rain, a fine afternoon, was obliged to shake out my hay again, being sore wasted and spoiled with rain. and Thisbowelhive day Jas. being Hood had theameans. child taken away by *1 *2 death, turnips the -possibly chincough rutabegas, "Swedish stooksturnips", a shf �Wed. 28th-Not a very promising day. Threateneing rain. My coat in Lanark. G. Easton. William Steel left Dalhousie for Kingston July 27th, 1830. Working in Perth. Thurs. 29th. Got my coat and Bible. Ricked#1 hay. Tues. 27th- cut barley. 9 stooks after 13 cuts. Friday 30th- A clear, warm day, people busy with their hay. Gaven Baillie married this day to Mary Munro. Wedding in the St. Andrews Hall. "Faichney is no more#2 Well he was a free-hearted fellow." Bell and Jess at Mr. Parks working. George Easton. Saturday 31st- Dull, threatening rain. A good deal of rain, ready for harvest. Hay no all secured. George Easton. Myself chopping. Lassies shearing rye. A fine afternoon. Sabbath, August 1st. 1830. A noble day. 16,000 Emigrants arrived at Quebec at thisdate(June2[?]) Monday 2- Last night a loud thunderstorm and some rain, this day a clear, warm day. Shearing rye and cutting rye, and cutting hay. Thomas helping me in the morning to cut hay. George Easton. My rye all cut this day. 20 stooks. Commenced shearing wheat Tuesday 3rd. Arrived at Quebec of settlers, July 2,- 840. Finished hay cutting this day, a very warm day. Wednesday 4th- Looking dull, a fine harvest day till about 10 o'clock A.M. Came on a heavy shower. This day Rickd the last of my hay. Done before the rain. A thunderstorm in the afternoon. George Easton. Thursday 5th- A fine morning, shearing wheat, a noble day. Friday 6th- Chopping to Robert Sherriff. My young cow at the bull. A fine day. Saturday 7th- Library issue, a thunderstorm and heavy rain in the afternoon. Sabbath 8th- A very wet morning. "Numquam Arescire",#3 the Clyde Motto-G.E. Monday 9th- A good day, a fine harvest day. Tuesday 10th- A very warm day, this day put in all my rye. Saw fireflies last night. Shearing oats. Wednesday August 11th, 1830- a very wet day, Saw fireflies last night. G.E. Thursday 12th- Bell hearing with Mr. Mclntyre Esq. Jenny with Thomas, No Esq., a better day. Mr. Cochrane from Kirkfield in Dalhousie, Wednesday, July 11th being St. James fair day in old Lanark, Scotland. G.E. Received 10 bushels of lime from Mr. Jas. Muir and delivered him 21/2bushels of corn. Thursday 12th August 1 8 3 0 . Friday Aug. 13th- Bell with Mr. George Brown, driving up wheat, a fine Saturday August 14th 1830. Shearing spring wheat, a very warm day. This day quit keeping school for two weeks. Until August, that is to commence again on the 30th of August, 1830. Sabbath 15th- A good day. Monday l6th-Bell and Jess at James Parks. Jenny at Thomas'. A thunderstorm about midday, chopping myself. Thunder very close and loud. 1# Ricked- placed in stacks Tuesday 17th-Bell and Jess at James Park, a fine day. 2# Faichney is no more- Faith and it is no more. Wednesday and Thursday 19th, putting 3# Numquam 18th ArescireNever stop(flowing as in a wheat. river) Friday 20th at the Mill. home on Saturdayfor 21st, shearing our Council crop, Richard Dell, Came principal archivist the finished Strathclyde Regional fine that weather. states he cannot find this motto anywhere in the records of the city of Clyde or in the Clyde Port Authority, which began the improvement of the navigation in 1758. �</ an exceeding warm day. Harvest is nearly concluded and got in, in good order and considered a fair crop. Numbers, however, had. their wheat injured by a violent storm which fell on 24th of July in the afternoon and continued heavy rain until Tuesday 27th. Cleared again in the afternoon. Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25th- very warm. Wednesday 25th, Logging Thursday 26th- Helping Ned to put in his grain, very fine weather. Thursday 26th my young cow at the Bull. Friday 27th- Sent away a letter to John Stevenson. On Thursday 26th of August 1830, chopping at home. Sat. 28th finished chopping. Put in all my grain. Fine, warm weather. Sabbath 29th- A very warm day. Monday 30th- Commenced School-keeping after being a fortnight vacant. Warm and dull. Threatening rain. Tuesday 31st- Logging with James Watson. Wednesday Sept. 1st- Logging with Robert Rodger. Thursday 2- with Jas. Brown. Friday 3rd, with Ned. Saturday finished George Browns logging. Sabbath Sept. 5th- fine weather. No rain these two weeks except a small shower on Friday of Sept. but nothing hurt here about. G.E. Monday 6th- a very wet day. Tuesday 7th logging at home, 3 yoke Rodgers, Watson and G. Brown. Wednesday 8th, log with Thos. Thursday, 9th, burning ray logs, a fine Friday 10th- Thompson sowing wheat, a fine day. Great drought. Geo. Easton. This day cut corn, Sherriff logging. Sowed a bushed of rye on 2nd. of Sept. Bless 0 my soul the Lord thy God and not forgetful be of all His gracious benefits, He hath bestowed onthee—#1Saturday 11th Sept. 1830. A fine ashes. Last a night rainat but blew over. Sabbath 12th-day. very Driving dull, some thunder, heavythreatened thunderstorm night and rain most incessant. Jas. Watson began to sow wheat on on Saturday Sept. 11th. on Saturday evening broke my cart. Monday 13th- a dull day. Jas. Brown, Junr began to sow wheat. Mrs. Nairn at Thomas. George Easton. Tuesday 14th Sept 1830 His most gracious Majesty King George Fourth departed this life June 26th, 1830 amd was succeeded by his brother, William, Duke of Clarence by the name and title of William Fourth. By the grace of God, of Great Britain and Ireland. King, Vive le Roi.#2 George third succeeded his Grandfather 1760 and died 1820 and was succeeded by His Eldest Son George, Prince of Wales, a Title which is now lost for there is none to heir the Principality of the Blood Royal,--The French government having fitted out an Armament against Algiers in order to chastise that nest of pirates, effected a landing and took possession of their city, made theDey a prisoner and compelled the vagabond to yield and surrender at Discretion. Tuesday Sept. 15th Heavy rain last night. The day dull and heavy, very wet weather. No work can go on. George Easton. Wednesday 15th- busy fencing. Some rain. Thursday 16th- Fencing, considerable frost. the 15th. 1# # Saw ice on the morning of Psalms 103-2. 2# Vive le Roi- long live the king shearing- to reap or cut with a sickle or hook. �5 Friday 17th- finished fencing, considerable frost, a warm day. Rain last night. Curious weather. G. Easton. Saturday 18th- this day sowed one bushel and a half of wheat on new land. Sabbath 19th- frosty and a fine day. Monday 20th at Perth, a wet day, roads very bad. Tuesday 21st- a better day- Wednesday, a heavy rain all day. Thursday 23- Wm Hay brings his papers this day. Dull and very warm, Finished dragging on Monday 20. Fear terror and grief. Geo. Easton. Friday 24th- Dull and warm. Threatening rain. Geo. Easton. Saturday 25th James Rodger with barrel of potash, at Lanark yesterday, rain this morning and a dull day. George Easton. A wet afternoon. Monday 27th A very wet morning and a dull wet day. Tuesday 28th- High wind and rain, commenced taking in corn yesterday. Wednesday 29th- Strong frost in the morning, a very warm day. Commenced lifting potatoes this day and sowed some rye. Geo. Easton. Thursday 30th- Jenny and Jess at Lanark, bought a carpet 5 yds at 4/4* per y d . , a fine day. Some rain. This month hath been a very cold Friday Oct. 1st. Dalhousie fair, a very warm day. Digging praties this day. Paid my taxes 3/6/2 being the amount of my taxes for 1830. George Easton. Saturday 2nd. A good day. Library issue. G.E. (note: 3/6/2- 3pounds,6shillings,2pence) Sabbath 3rd October, very hard frost. Monday Oct. 4th. frost and a good day. Cold with high wind. We Tuesday 5th a clear day. Wednesday 6th a fine day, began to plaster my house. Thursday 7th, very frosty, Digging potatoes. Lifted 100 bushels. weather this week past but pretty frosty, Geo. Easton. Friday Oct. 8th fine day. have lifted 40 bushels Good this day took in corn straw. Pulld all my corn. A Saturday 9th- a right good day, Sunday 10th No rain, very warm. Monday 11th- This day Brown killd a cow. Dull and lowering. No frost. Tuesday 12th- at the Mill. J.McDonald find cart. Wednesday 13th- Dull threatning rain, working at my potatoes. Geo.Easton. This day a small shower in the afternoon. Thursday 14th -Very heavy rain all night. Dull and wet this day. Hays Friday 15th- yesterday wet all day, this day rather inclined to drought. Saturday 16th Dull and damp. Mary and the lassies digging potatoes. Kept17th the Dull school at Wm. Hays raising. Sabbath and and cold. Monday 18th- Lifted all my potatoes on Saturday 16, 200 bus. A good deal of frost, a fine day. Isobella at J. Thompson picking corn.G.E. Tuesday 19th- a wet night and a dull wet day. This day a meeting in St. Amdrew's Hall for the purpose of Petitioning government for land to Settler's Sons. The French Government hath undergone another revolution, Charles Crowned in his Stead. The reasons given are his tyrannic conduct * 4/4-4 shillings, 4 pence. a shilling at that time about 20.2c but later about 24 c. 12 pence= 1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound. X �and his anxiety to establish absolute power, putting a stop to the freedom of the press and violating the Charter of the Constitution. The Ex-king is arrived in England with a numerous retinue, attended by his spiritual guides, Priests and Jesuits, a considerable number. The New King is crowned by the Title of Louis Phillippe First, King of France and Navarre. A dangerous Seat, a fickle, unsteady people, a people who would cheer their Wednesday 20th Oct.- Yesterday Jenny took her yarn to A. Nairn. G. Easton. An awful daddling#1 match this morning and a dull, damp day. The women making hats for Jacob Scott's wedding which is expected to take place this week. She is to be married to John Duncan (June....Lakeside)?? Thursday 21st Oct. A fine clear day. Isobel with J. Thompson pulling Friday 22 Oct. A wet, dull, damp day, a bad day for Beenie's wedding. I believe the Black Ewe got the tup this morning. This day, Oct. 10th, Some word of a revolution in the Netherlands. I have as yet heard no particulars. George Easton. Oct. 22 Jess with J. Thompson. Isobella keeping Robt Rodgers house, they being still at the wedding. Oct. 23rd Saturday- A cold clear day. George Easton. Sabbath 24th- a fine day but cold. Monday 25th J. Thompson husk> all his corn on Sat. 23rd at night. fine day, putting in corn straw. A Tuesday 26th Octr- Yesterday a meeting was held in St. Andrews Land to the Sons of Settlers who may have come of age in the Settlement. Sabbath 24th- A. Climie shot a bear and Jack Shields a deer. Tuesday 26tha very cold day, very wet, at Mr. Joseph Hetheringtons barn. Thos. Easton finished his husking of corn. Peter Shields at Lanark in quest of a lot belonging to the Canada Company, meaning to purchase it, if he can get a chance. William Laverty's friends arrived in Dalhousie on Sat. Oct. 23. Wednesday 27th A fine day, there hath been no snow at all this fall. Not a single flake and very little frost. G. Easton. Thurs. 28th at Robt Angus helping the morning, and a fine day. Friday 29th very frosty and a fine the first market ever held in 30th- Jenny took the remainder of him to raise a barn. Some rain in G. Easton. warm day this day. Lanark fair, Lanark, Upper Canada. G. Easton. her yarn to A. Nairn this day. Sat. October 30th- A very severe frost and a clear warm day. Helping Thos. to raise a sheep house. Open mine eyes that of thy law the Wonders I may see.#2 Geo. Easton. Sabbath 31st. I this day received a letter from Robert Rae dated August 14th and a very wet day. How great the goodness thou for them that fear thee keepst in store.#3 Monday, November 1st 1830. A very wet night. Thunder and rain, killd my sow this morning. A quiet fresh day and some rain. G. Easton. Tuesday 2nd. A fine, fresh day, Wednesday 3rd. A dull wet day Thursday 4th- a dull day, helping Geo. Brown to roof his barn this day. Friday 5th. A Afine warm day. Thos. roofed his sheep house this morning. Saturday 6th. dull day. #1 daddling- arguing perhaps #2 Psalms 119-18 #3 Psalms 31-19 Hall �7 Sabbath 7th and Monday 8th- both dull, damp days. Tuesday 9th. Bell and Jess at A. Nairn's quilting, a dull day, the ewes taking the ram. Geo. Easton. Wednesday Nov. 10th Dull and some rain. Driving out dung upon the grass. On Monday 8th, H. Todd, R. Millar, and a number of young men left Dalhousie expecting to take land in the Home district. G.E. Thursday 11th- Dull and small rain. Mrs. Brown and M. Allan quilting Maggots#1 for Coverlids. James Brown brings the papers this day. G.E. Friday 12th at Lanark, a soft day. Saturday 13th came home, an awful wet day. Sabbath 14th and Monday 15th both dull and damp weather. Saturday 13th we were to work on the roads but could not on account of rain. Sabbath 14th dull and damp. Monday 15th Dull and wet. Commenced keeping school at night. Tuesday 16th Clear and Sunshine. Thursday Nov. 18th l830- A very, wet night, a clear day. Friday 19th A fine day, a good deal of.frost. G. Easton. Saturday 20th finished driving ashes. Work at the roads 3 days. Statute Labour. Sabbath 21st A dull day, frost. Monday 22- Rain all day. Last night snow fell. Ground white. First snow, not a flake seen before the 22 N o v r . G. Easton. Tuesday- Some snow. Roads very bad. Got a chest from Jas Park this day. Wednesday Novr 24, a very frosty day. Jenny at Lanark. G.E. Thursday 25th. A dull day, not much f r o s t . J. Wallace and James Brown at their lots, building commenced this day. George Easton. Friday Nov. 26th. Snow last night, about an inch, a dull day, Jenny at Wm. Hoods making me a Phila #2 Coatee. Ned commenced boiling my ashes #4 Thurs Novr 25th 1830. Saturday 27th Jess at Lanark for a yd of more cloth for my coat. A fine day, almost no frost. Sabbath 28th. A dull day. Monday 29th. a clear frosty day. Melted my first potash on Saturday night. Good. Jenny and Jess at Wm Hoods working at ray coat and likely to spoil it. Tuesday 30th a little snow during the night and Lo! Behold! this is the great important day. Big with the fate of Dalhousie and St. Andrew. Paid Mr. Hugh Campbell 5/6 for tallow. G. Easton. Wednesday December 1st 1 8 3 0 . A very frosty night, this day Conroy melts the last of my ashes, Jess at Lanark for one qt. of Aquavitae. St. Andrew's festival is past and alas, it will not return for a complete year. Such opportunities of Good Fellowship Seldom Occur. Isiah 22:12. In that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping and to mourning and to baldness and to girding with sackcloth... And behold, joy and gladness, slaying of Oxen and killing sheep. Eating flesh and drinking wine. Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we shall die. Such are my sentiments at present. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.#3 G. Easton. Thursday Decr 2nd. Conroy melted last night, 4 inches too much. Arch. Nairn brought home our cloth this day. 30 yds. A dull day threatning snow or rain. P. and YLC at N. Sherbroke. Friday 3rd A dull wet day, a most tremendous wet night. Saturday 4th Some Drought this day. Got home my barrel. My son, Matthew, not well. Library issue. G. Easton. #1 possibly a faniful part of a bed cover. #2 Phila coatee- Phila means love? A 3/4 length coat? #3 Romans 3-23 4# boiling wood ashes in an iron pot to make potash �Sabbath 5th. No frost, a fine day. Monday 6th a very cold day, ground. G.Easton. Tuesday 7th December 1830. a very frosty day. Bell at Poland. Wednesday 8th. very frosty. Got firewood cut yesterday. No snow at all, ground quite bare. Hardly any snow this season. Thursday 9th. Snow fell this morning. 5 inches. Friday 10th A cold day. Jess in a woman fuddle.#1 Mind that. Jenny making my coatee. G. Easton. Saturday 11th. Jess at Lanark. Libb at Parker's getting her shoes mended, a frosty day. Snow 5 inches deep. J.W. quilting. Sabbath 12th and Monday 13th- both very cold and frosty. Tuesday 14th rather inclining to freshness. Very wet all night. Wednesday 15th thawing and some snow. Thursday 10th a very frosty day. Friday 17th a frosty d a y . This morning about 9 o'clock son departed this life. Saturday 18th, at Lanark for a requisition for the town Sabbath 19th Some snow all day. George Brown's son was day. Monday 20th. Snow all day, pretty heavy. Snow 7 inches 21st very frosty. Wednesday 22 excessive frosty. Conroy at the mill. George Brown's meeting. G.E. buried this deep. Tuesday Laverty and Thursday 23rd Jess at Lanark; a frosty day. Jenny at Joseph's. J o s . at the mill. Friday 24th and Saturday 25th- not well, unable to keep school. Sabbath 26th heard of the arrival of McAllister, our New Minister. Saturday25 and Sabbath incessant thaw. Monday Snow fell 5 inches, not much frost. Tuesday at Wm Penman's wedding. Snow. Wednesday 29th Came home from Penman's. Thursday 30th Snow all day. Friday Dec 31, 1830, rain all day and freezing at the same time. Saturday Jan. 1st, 1831, very cold snow all day. A complete riot about Joseph's and Rogers, all to the westward of this assembled there. Pretty quiet on this side. George Easton. Sabbath 2. Cold and frosty. A dull day. Monday 3- this day the town meeting was held in St. Andrew's Hall, when Mr. John Thompson was chosen Town Clerk and Young Brown collector. Cold and frosty. Jan 4. Rain all day. Wednesday 5th kept school and at the Mill, frosty all night. Cut a road through that concession below Brown on Thursday 6th of Januy 1831. This day cold and frosty. Friday 7th- Cold threatning snow, snow 9 inches. G. Easton. Saturday 8th pretty frosty. Charged with cruelty to children, false as the inventor. Don't wish to shine in the same sphere with Brown and his Comrades. G. Easton. (note as side of page-kept school all day) Sabbath 9th Great frosty. Monday 10th 1831-very frosty- Mr. Shields gone to Perth with 3 loads of wheat. Sent away my school papers. R. Climie gone to Perth with note. Tuesday l1 January 1831. John Smith with us last night. This day threatning snow, pretty frosty. G. Easton. Wednesday 12. Most awful frosty. Thursday 13th hard frost. Friday 14th at Lanark with my barrel, frosty. 15th very cold., kept the school a full day. Sabbath 16th an #1Saturday woman fuddleconfused, in love? Crying? #2 concession inOntario [?]landmaybe constituting asubdivision of a township. thre �excessive cold day. Thomas had a son born after dark and Mr. McAllister preached his first sermon in Lanark. Monday, 17th Peter Shields at Perth with three loads of grain. George Easton. Tuesday 18th- more mild, some snow. Wednesday 19th Brown, Watson & Co. at Lanark with their barrels. Gay and Cold. Thursday 20th- at Lanark. Thos. and I with wheat, an excessive cold day. Friday 21st awful frosty. Saturday 22nd Some snow, very frosty, kept school. A full day. Sabbath 23rd very frosty. Monday excessive cold. G. Easton. Tuesday 25th very frosty. Wednesday 26th more mild, the first mild day these two weeks. George Easton. Thursday 27 at Lanark. Delivered Mr. Hall 9 3/4 corn, 2 bushels rye and of wheat 75 lbs. A moderate day. George Easton. Friday 28th Moderate weather. Saturday 29th frosty. Robt Twaddle down from Sherbrook. Brown shining in his proper sphere Sabbath 30th this day Mr. McAllister preached his first sermon in Dalhousie and as far as I heard gave general satisfaction. A frosty day. George Easton. Monday 31st a f r o s t y day. Tuesday Feb. 1st a f i n e day. Wednesday 2nd very warm. Thursday 3 at Lanark. Friday 4th and Saturday 5th both frosty. Sabbath 6th frosty, on Thursday3 Snow fell 7 inches. Monday 7th Mr. J. Paul at Lanark with his potash barrel, a fine frosty day. Tuesday took one bushel of corn to Mr. Hugh Campbell. Cold frosty weather. Wednesday 9th at the mill, did not get my load, frosty. Thursday 10th Isobella at the mill getting my load ground this day, got firewood, frosty with some snow. Friday 11th Heavy snow in the morning. Kept school, at the mill for my load. Snow all day. Saturday 12th. The sun eclipsed. Snow all day. Snow is about 14 inches deep. Geo. Easton. Sabbath 13th Very frosty. Monday excessive frosty. Tuesday 15th at Lanark for the last time with the steers. A mild day. Bright hurt his leg. Wednesday- Snow during the night. Soft, some rain. Snow 18 inches deep. Thursday 17th Feby 1831. Frosty with some snow. Took my sow to Joseph's boar on Monday Feb 14th. Sorrow and a f f l i c t i o n man's Friday 18th A very frosty day, excessive cold. Saturday 19th Got my pig home from Joseph's on Thurs. night being Feb. 16th. Saturday 19th frosty with 3 inches of snow. G.Easton. Sabbath 20th A frosty day. Mr. Wilson from Lesmahagow preached in Dalhousie this day 20th Feb. 1831. G.E. Monday 21st A very cold day, a quarrel at night between J.H. and E.L. in the school. , Tuesday 22nd Like a change, it is likely to be fresh. Wednesday 23 A most terrible deep snow. Received a letter from my father dated 26 May, on Sabbath Feby 20, 1831. Thursday a most awful cold day. Thos. at Lanark for salt. Got it from John Hall 19/ Friday 25th Don't know what to do respecting seats for I am determined no to enter in the measures of the committee respecting Mr. Mc Allister or no other paper minister. George Easton. yesterday. John Wa �Saturday 26th February 1831 ..at Currie's mill, got my load home when I was not expecting it, a warm day. Sabbath 27th very warm. Monday 28th Thawing. G. Easton. Tuesday March 1st 1831 thawing, a fine day. Joseph at Lanark for salt. Thos. at the M i l l . George Easton. Wednesday March 2nd 1831, This day got an axe helve#1from Mr. John Thompson. Still thawing, was assessed last night by George Brown. Thursday 3rd some rain during night. Jenny at Lanark for the papers. Dull and thawing. Friday 4th a soft day...this day was the annual General meeting of the Dalhousie Library, wherein a multitude of topics were discussed and new Managers chosen. Libby at young Brown's quilting. Saturday 5th thawing. Sabbath 6th inclining to cold. Monday 7th rather frosty this day. Archd Provan second son was buried. he died on Saturday 5th March in about 4 days illness. Tuesday March 8th 1 8 3 1 a very frosty day. George Easton. March 9th. Snow this morning and frosty yesterday. David turnd very sick, is not in my opinion any better. Thursday 10th this day Jas.Wallace left the lot he was on and went to his own lot. John Shields and Climie chopping. David rather better. a frosty morning. Thos. at the Mill. Friday 11th David very sick, could not go away in the morning to Perth, went away about nine 12th. David rather better. Matthew George very sick. Sabbath 13th A good deal of snow during the night. Monday 14th Matthew still excessive sick. On Friday 11th Wm Beatson got his leg crushed by a tree, indeed crushd all to atoms. Tuesday 15th Snow all morning. Snow 6 inches deep. Matthew George still very sick, no symptoms of abatement and but faint hope for recovery. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th My night scholars chopping both days, no abatement of Matthew George's trouble. He is exceeding sick and has been since Saturday 12th. He turned badly on Thursday March 10th but since Saturday has been constantly very sick, Thursday an uncommon frosty day. Friday 18th very frosty. My boy no better. Saturday 19th this morning a great deal of snow. My boy still very sick. Little hopes of recovery, we know not Sabbath 20th. a very frosty day. Little alteration in my boy's trouble. Monday 21st a cold day. J. & J. Hetherington and. R. Bain chopping.. Cannot tell how my boy is. A cold day. Tuesday 22nd a mild day, Matthew George rather better, this day appears to run sugar. Wednesday 23rd this day there appeared to be some sugar. Matthew George I think no worse. George Easton. rather a fresh day. Thursday 24th on Tuesday morning got a black lamb. Wednesday 23rd one lambd dead a white one. Last night rain all night and a wet day. This winter there hath been almost no rain but enough of snow, the snow this winter about two feet deep and good sleighing more than two months. George Easton. Friday 25th very wet during the night and a very wet day. Matthew George considerably better. Dalhousie, Upper Canada, County of Lanark and District of Bathurst. This is now running the Eleventh year since we left our native country and great changes are taking, and have taken place among the European nations, the people appears to be tired and weary of despotic government and are choosing more representative and more free governments, at all events, the time is fast approaching #1axe handle when the great Battle of Armageddon sill be fought o'clock. �when the Popery and Mahometanism will perish from off the face and shall be found no more forever to which I heartily subscribe. Amen. G. Easton. Saturday 26th a dull day, no sugar, set all my sugar troughs. G. Easton. This day a Society meeting in Lanark about taking off the Debt due to the British government by the Society Settlers. March 26th 1831. March 26th my family is now considerably better and how thankful I am to the Great physician of value for bringing them back as it were from the gates of Death, and restoring them to health. Oh that I were wise, that I understood these things, that I would consider my latter end. G. Easton. Sabbath 27th Considerable snow in the morning. Monday 28th a fine clear day. Snow almost all:gone. On Saturday 26th and Sabbath 27th the geese were seen going northwards. Robins and other birds are coming in. People are busy chopping but no sugar as yet. G. Easton. Tuesday 29th a dull fresh day, after midday heavy rain- very wet weather. George Easton. Wednesday 30th a dull wet day. Joseph Lorimer's chopping bee this day. Thursday 31st a dull day..threatning rain. J. & J. Shields chopping..yesterday J. Johnston. Bought Hugh Todds Lot N. 19, sixth concession of Dalhousie. Friday April 1st 1831, a gay, cold, blue day. No sugar, we have as yet made none. Saturday 2nd Some snow and a gay touch of frost. Library issue. My third ewe lamd this morning. Sabbath 3rd some frost. Monday 4th a foggy fresh day, some sugar. Tuesday 5th rather inclining to cold. Some little snow. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 6th April 1831- Yesterday Cherry calved and two Ewes lamd, a gay cauld day, threatning snow. Yesterday helped W m Todd home with a few potatoes. Thursday 7th a little cold, but a fine day. George Easton. Friday 8th went to Lanark, snow in the morning, bought glasses, and a complete wet day. Saturday April 9th pretty frosty and a heavy snowstorm, an exceeding stormy day, Jess at Lanark. G. Easton. Sabbath 10th. Considerable snow. Monday 11th Deep snow, and a very stormy day. Snow 5 inches deep. Got a sook #2 out of A. Climie's boat. Tuesday 12th Very frosty and a clear day. Wednesday 13th Last night Cherry cleand. Some frost, a fine day. George Easton. Thursday 14th a fine day, snow all gone. Jess at Lanark, quite a fresh day. George Easton. Friday 15th heard first frogs on Wednesday night being 13th of April 1831. George Easton. Every concurrent event among the nations assures me that some glorious Manifestation of Divine providence is about to be accomplished, the fulness of the Gentile nations and the Salvation of Israel being nigh at hand, makes them who observe the signs of the times attentive to every movement among the Delusions of Mahomet, the time, is fast approaching when the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ and he shall reign forever and ever. Come my people, enter Thou into thy chambers, shut thy door about thee, hide thyself as it were for a little moment until the indignation be Overpast... #1 sook Mary,- Queen Scots. #2 sake -ofsoak See Extra Notes. �Friday 15th- a fine day, very warm. Jess at Lanark yesterday. Got a pair of shoes for herself and a pair for Jenny 9/ per pair. G.E. Saturday April 16th My young heifer calved last night. A fine fresh day...."But ye O mountains of Israel. Ye shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to my people of Israel for they are at hand to come. Chap6:8 Ezek. Mr. McAllister being indisposed we will have no sermon to-morrow being Sabbath April 17th may we value our High privileges. Sabbath April 17th 1831 A fine fresh day, my young boy Matthew George is rather indisposed, he is not very well. This day no sermon, Mr. McAllister not being able to come out. Some among us will consider it a benefit and some will lament it as a loss. G. Easton. Monday 18th Saw first wild pigeons on Friday 15th of April, a fine fresh day, preparing rails for fencing. Geo. Easton. Tuesday 19th A fine day this day. Tommy killd my calf. Mary Chalmers not well, rather indisposed. This day planted seed onions, turnips, carrots and kail. G. Easton. Yesterday A. Climie Libbet twatup#1lambs which is all the tup lambs we have got this season as yet. Wednesday April 20th working with Joseph Lorimer, a fine day. Thursday 21st rather cold, a clear frosty day. Friday 22nd at Conroy's Barn at the raising, a fine day. Saturday 23rd Snow and rain, a dirty day. George Easton. Sabbath 24th April 1 8 3 1 a fine day... Monday 25th a little frost in the morning and very warm. Tuesday 26th at Robert Rodger's house. The first New Montreal Gazette we got was dated May 27th 1 8 3 0 . Wednesday 27th a fine day. Great Drought. Thursday 28th Mary Easton rather better last night. Thos., I believe, away for Dr. Canning this day. Did not get him, he is about Lanark, Drunk! ! This day threatens rain. Bell and Jess burning brush, fencing in the morning. G.E. Friday 29th April 1 8 3 1 , this day Joseph Lorimer builds his house. A dull wet morning. Bell at Lanark, Jess at J. McIntyre's at a quilting. Mary Chalmers not very well. George Easton. Watson's family at the Mill this day with back loads, this day making a gate. Saturday May 1st, a fine day. Agnes Jamison here this day. Mary still a little better. Upon Feby 14th and some days following, alarming disturbances broke out in France, Churches demolished, Priests insulted and the ancient National Emblems destroyed--And upon Feby 17th 1831 the Belgians offered their Crown to Louis Charles Philip D'Orleans, Duke Ireland is discontented and Scotia, my native country is suffering severely. Russia & Poland are at Open War, and multitudes have been slain and multitudes more are preparing for the slaughter, the Battle of Armageddon is at hand and then # Voe Victus. G. Easton. Monday May 2nd l831 George Easton Dalhousie..this day sowd onions, a fine day. Commotion and disturbance through the whole Roman Earth. I feel persuaded a party shall rise up whose Sign shall be blood - and their word no quarter and I earnestly wish they may begin #1 Libbet twa tup- possibly gelded(Castrated)twinlambs#4VoeVictus-Victoryoverdeath#3Coven �Spread through the nations, Go thro' the world destroying the enemies of the cause of our Redeemer. Burn the gates of Rome with fire and put an end to that Sytem of Blasphemy and Idolworship which the Lord in his own good time certainly will accomplish. Tuesday May 3rd a fine day...0 thou Beautiful St. Lawrence, again are thy bright waves glistening in the sun. Soon shall the Majestic Steamers rush thro' thy mighty waters bearing their frieghts of busy mortals. Thy quiet banks shall soon be bordered with flowers and the ears of they Darkeyed Daughters glad with the Music of their own wild Birds. Soon shall thy crystal mirror be divided by the broad prows of numberless merchantmen and the busy fins of a thousand little fishes...Now spring is approaching with its warm hopes and bright skies; with its dewy mornings, merry, with awakening music; with its crimson evenings, fragrant with the sighs of frisking Zephyrs and amorous misses. Kind souls I would say to them "Honi soit qui mal y pense." #1 Immortal Gods! in what times do we live what fatuity has got hold of us, what charm has benumbed our faculties and paralyzed our energies, that we the citizens of Montreal should allow to be sent as our representative to Parliament a man from whose grim Countenance the smile of benevolence or compassion never beams..whose visage scowling and dark as Erebus#3indicatedthe inward man who judging from his reported speeches would sacrifice the Constitution, the altar, the bench, commerce, security, religion, humanity, all, all at the shrine of his envy, vanity and ambition. Let no such man be trusted. L. J. Papineau Wednesday May 4th- Last night a thunderstorm with rain, this day cold.. threatning snow and pretty high wind. Thursday 5th. A very frosty morning with considerable snow. William Laverty logging this day and Hugh Campbell also logs this day. Friday 6th a noble day. Dragging oats. Watson logging. Yesterday Robt Grimshaw left Laverty's, he says forever. G. Easton. Saturday 7th May 1831, on Thursday 5th a family of Emigrants arrived in Lanark from Glasgow—a fine day. Dragging oats. Library issue. Sabbath 8th May 1831- a very cold day, and a wet afternoon. Monday May9th 1831. snow all day, an excessive stormy day. Snow 3 and 4 inches deep. Tuesday 10th A dismal looking morning, the ground covered with snow, not a blade of grass to be seen. A clear day snow dissolving rapidly. Tuesday 10th- this spring hath been rather cold, this day hath a very dismal appearance, there hath been no warm weather as yet. Vegetation is far back. Last season was 3 weeks earlier. There hath been no growth as yet. Cattle can hardly subsist... This day I heard Upper Canada #2 for the first time this season. Wednesday 11th a fine fresh day. Finished dragging oats this morning. Last night sowd barley, flax and hemp. This day commenced planting a few potatoes. Thursday 12th with Mr. Wm Hay logging, a fine warm day. Friday 13th a wet day. Saturday 14th a very warm day. George Easton. Sabbath 15th May l831...a warm day, a read sermon. Monday 16 on Saturday 14th Mr. Jas. Watson was logging for corn, a very warm 3# Erebus-Gr. Mythology, a son of Chaos-dwelt in Hades-fat 1# The motto of the Order of the Garter means- "Shame on he who thinks evil of it." #2 Upper Canada - Canadian �14 day, fencing in morning, clipping sheep. Planting pease—and heard swallows for the first time this season. G. Easton. corn— Tuesday 17th a warm day...planting corn, Wednesday i8th dragging corn land, planted beans. Dull threatening rain... Thursday 19th at St. Andrew's, heard sermon read by McAlister. Dragging for corn. Some rain. Friday 20th Dull, planted beans, planting corn. George Easton. Saturday May 21st 1831 Some rain, finished planting corn this day. Sabbath 22nd a very wet day. Monday 23nd a dull day. Mary Easton still not very well. On midsummer day June 24th 1830 the snow was falling in the north of Scotland the whole day, at that season what melted in the daytime was replaced in the night. On the 20th 21st and 22nd of June 1830 the snow was lying on the tops of Ben-y-gloe and the Mountains of Braemar, and on midsummer day it was snowing hard in Glenlyon and the hills of Appin Lochober and Badenochen were white as in December. Perth Courier Tuesday 24th a fine day, Logging with my brother Thos. Wednesday 25th a fine day. Thursday 26th Logging at home, rain considerable. Friday 27th logging with Mr. Conroy, a fine day. Saturday 28th warm, saw fireflies this night. Sabbath 29th a very hot day. Monday 30th Logging with Mr. Conroy, very warm. Tuesday 31st logging with my brother. Most excessive hot. Wednesday June 1st 1831, a very hot day. Thursday 2nd, the moment I am writing the thunder is rolling and a heavy shower. Robt Rodger is logging. Yesterday ray school meeting when I took it for another year. George Easton. Friday 3rd June 1831- Logging at home, Saturday 4th Riggy took the bull, an awful wet night. Sabbath 5th a wet day. Monday 6th a good day, planting potatoes. A.H. helping the girls. Tuesday 7th Jenny at Lanark with letter. Sent one to Tam Stinson. Thomas sent one to my father dated 5th June 1831 and a very hot day. Agnes Hetherington helping ray girls to plant potatoes. Expect we will get them all in today. George Easton. Wednesday June 8th Jess planting with Mr. Wm Hood. Hoeing corn, a very warm day. George Easton, Thursday 9th at 10 o'clock, threatning rain. Jess with Mr. Hood planting potatoes. Sorrow...sorrow...I am not worthy, not worthy. Friday 10th a very warm day. Saturday 11th a heavy shower in the morning. Very warm. Jenny at Lanark On Thurs. June 9th we received the first paper of the year. Sabbath 12th a thunderstorm. Monday 13th wet, was at the sawmill, planted the last of our potatoes. Tuesday 14th hoeing corn, a warm day. George Easton. Excellent warm weather. Saw my wheat in ear Thursday 9th June. Wednesday 15th an excessive warm day. Hoeing corn. Saw constellation #1 above the trees at bedtime June 14th, 1831. Awful hot weather. of June. There has been some thunder every day these several days. Last night J. Johnson shot a buck. G. Easton. Thursday 16th at the sawmill. Broke my cart and hurt my leg...the wheel went over it with the load. The Girls hoeing beans, a very warm day. George Easton. Friday 17th My leg very sore. Could not walk. Libb at Poland. Saturday 18th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. A thunderstorm. Some rain, very warm # June 9th at this date arrived of Settlers #1 Constellation- possibly. �at Quebec 19....874 Sabbath 19th very warm. Some rain, a heavy thunderstorm in the morning with a heavy shower. Sabbath June 12th My sow ferried 7 pigs and a dead one. Sabbath June 19th this day eleven years we left our native home and commenced our journey for the wilds of Dalhousie and arrived at Perth, September 20th in the year 1820. Monday 20th a f i n e warm day. I am contented and tolerable happy, I am. George Easton. Tuesday 21st. Jenny at Lanark. Jess with her Uncle hoeing corn. Some wind and rain. Signed Cabby Can. #1 Wednesday 22nd. warm and drought...My girls Hoeing corn the second time... Agnes Hay down for hats. I know not if she will get them. Thursday June 23rd. a fine day. E. Collender and H. Wallace up to the continent... Conroy hoeing corn. "Turn ye, turn ye. Why will ye die. As I live, saith the Lord. I have no pleasure in the Death of the Wicked, where fore turn yourselves and live ye." #2 By George Easton. This day day Robt. Rodger, I expect, brings the papers. Peter Shields has sold his lot in Sherbbrook, they say he gets for it 150, for crop, kittle and a cow. George Easton. Saturday 25th June 1831- Arrived of Emigrants at Quebec on June 13th brush. My knee pretty sore...Wherefore doth a living man complain, burnt brushwood. G. Easton. Sabbath 26th. a fine day. Monday 27th a wet day. Joseph at Lanark with potash, and brought me a potash barrel. G. Easton. Tuesday 28th Dull and damp. This day is Callender's chopping Bee, he being disappointed yesterday with rain.. Wednesday 29th a wet day. Went so far upon the road to Perth, went to Will Duncan's. Thursday 30th went to Perth, passed the Board of Educations. Came back to Armstrong's. A fine day. Friday warm. Dragging for turnips, this morning cut thistles. This morning Tom began to cut hay. G. Easton. Tuesday 5th July 1831. Last night sowd turnips, a fine warm day. G. E. Wednesday 6th. Began to cut hay. Some rain, very wet. Thursday 7th a very warm day, Cutting hay. Friday 8th July 1831...arrived at Quebec at noon on June. 24th 30...674 Emigrants. This day rickd hay. Saturday July 9th, a very stormy day. Sabbath a fine day. But Great Disagreement among Church members. Lord send light and direction that all may be for thy glory. Monday 11th a very warm day. Cutting hay. Cut a stook of Rye. G. E. Tuesday 12th a fine day...this day put in a rick of hay; looks like rain. George Easton. Wednesday 13th Yesterday J. Brown and Ned Laberdywere cutting hay in Todd's Clearing with Thomas, people all busy with their hay. G. E. Tom's people working hay. My Jenny shearing rye. Thursday 14th July 1831..Yesterday morning broke my scythe to pieces, Just as my hay was nearly finished. George Easton. #1Cabby can- Scottish dialect- dirty or sticky #2 See Ezekiel 18-23 and 32. #3 Kittle- to puzzle or please(oddsandEnds?) this day 25... gav �#1 Thursday 14th base ingratitude. "the Dirk of Glencoe...shall reeking glance gory in blood of the foe. Reform..reform..reform. Thursday 14 July 1831. Rickd the last of the hay and had it just done when Lo! a thunderstorm and an excessive heavy rain with some hail. G. Easton. Friday 1 5 t h some drought. Jessie shearing rye...Saturday 16th dull, not a good day for haymaking..... "Prophecy" In the year 1831, "there will be great troubles. The nation will be on the Brink of Destruction, when some men of Talent, and virtue shall arise and restore the people. What of their privileges they have been deprived of, and restore the constitution to its Original Purity..... " Holland and Belgium at war at this instant. Very wet threatning wet weather. Sabbath 17th a fine day. Monday 18th a most awful Wet Day. Saw my potatoes in bloom July 17th 1 8 3 1 . This day at St. Andrew's Hall at the formation of a temperance Society, when a number joined. Terms. Total Abstinence. Allowed wine and beer. G. Easton. Wet day, this week very wet weather. Thursday July 21st threatning rain, but a f i n e morning. Jessie at Lanark for the papers. Libb away to Mr. Paul this morning to stop for a short time, his people being unwell. Cut some wheat last night. G. Easton. Friday 22nd. a fine day. Ned Conroy and Tom & Betty and Jack helping us to shear our wheat. My wheat not good. Don't deserve good grain or would get it. G. Easton. 788 Saturday 23rd July l831..0n the 9th of July 32- 874 Emigrants had arrived in the Port of Quebec. This day dull and lowering. This day Thos. Easton getting his floor put on by Jas. McDonald. G.E. Mary Easton complaining, harvest getting pretty general. Sabbath July 24th 1 8 3 1 . Great changes are taking place in the world, reform with gigantic strides is making rapid progress in the political world and in the conduct of the human race, the loud Trumpets of reform has sounded in Europe and the sonorous blast is echoing in the Backwoods of America. U. Canada hath caught (or heard) the passing sound and Now nothing is talked of but moralizing the Curly maples and knotty hemlocks. Or rather the drunken blackguards in the wilds of Dalhousie, the love of whiskey it seems is our besetting sin and when the Disease is found out the remedy is comparatively easy. Our Spiritual Guides hath taken it in hand--and who knows but they may Effect our Reformation. This day some rain, Monday 25th a fine dry morning. On Friday July 22nd Charles Baillie coming home from quence of the cart being overturned and is not expected to live. I hear just now he is no better. Man's Life is short and very Uncertain. Charles Baillie went away to Lanark in health and had no thought of the fatal accident that will in all probability end his days. George Easton. Tuesday 26th July 1831... Some rain yesterday, about midday a thunderstorm. There have not been a day this week but hath been some rain. George Easton, Dalhousie. Last night Charles Bailie departed this life in the house of Charles Brown N. 7th 2nd Con. of Dalhousie, he was hurt on Friday night July 22nd and died on Monday July 25th only three days after receiving the fatal Stroke.. Some rain this day. G. Easton. The Dirk of Glencoe- See extra notes. (a dirk is a short sword-like blade Glencoe- a place where a massacre occurred) �17 This day Jess came home from the Wool mill with Gavin and Margaret Allen. Price 6/8. Tommy Scottwarned#1me to Charles Baillie's funeral. Wednesday 27th July 1831. Last night warned by J.L. Scott to attend Charles Baillie's funeral, this day at the funeral. Interred at Lanark. Upwards of 100 people, a dry day. Thursday 28th Some rain and a bad looking day. .this Day paid my taxes for 1831, 4/5 1/2 to Mr. J. Brown, collector. Friday 29th Last night an awful shower, this day Jess at Joseph Hetherington's shearing... a fine looking day shearing Wheat. Saturday 30th Vanity of vanities...All is vanity. Dul1 threatning rain. Wheat harvest is almost over. Little to do. Jess at Joseph's. My wheat all shorn. 60 stooks. Sabbath July 31st George Easton. A very warm day. Monday 1st of August 1 8 3 1 - Jennie and Jess shearing with Ned's, a fine day. Looking like rain. Tuesday 2nd Report says Andrew Climie's family purchased 200 acres Two hundred more, the price is said to be Two dollars and three quarters or Thirteen Shillings and Nine Pence per acre, which amounts to L 275 per 400 acres. Vive le Roi. Some rain last night. A curious looking morning. Last night I lost my spectacles. Wednesday 3rd August 1831. Yeaterday put in some wheat But was stopped withrain.MegandNancyhathbeentalking.KindsoulsIwouldsaytothemHonisoitquimalypense.George Easton. Yesterday about midday a tremendous shower. George Easton. This day some drought, some wind. Shearing barley. Jas. with Ned yesterday. Monday and To-day shearing wheat. George Easton. Saturday 6th August 1 8 3 1 . I am afraid of rain. Library issue... Jenny and Jess at Lanark selling butter. George Easton. Sabbath 7th a fine day. G. Easton. Monday 8th August 1831 a fine day, this morning Peter Shields had a heifer died. This day looks like rain. G. Easton. Tuesday 9th August 1 8 3 1 a very wet day.... James Paul has a cow dead this morning. Yesterday my Brother Thos. killd my Tup (ram). G.E. Thursday 11th A fine day. Pulling lint. Friday 12th August 1831 (not)Gone to Perth. Last night saw fireflies. Jess at Lanark, a fine day. Saturday 13th a fine Day. Sabbath 14th a good day. Monday 15th went to Perth, the hottest day I ever travelled on. The thunderstorm. Stopped all night at McLellan's. Came home on Wednesday morning. Wednesday 17th Still very warm. Margret Climie and Jess shearing oats. Thursday 18th an excessive hot day. Thomas at Lanark for Ned's Cart. Shearing Oats. Neardone,thisdayfinishdallourshear Friday 19th August 1831...Logging with John Thompson. This night two young bears shot Sabbath 21st a very warm #1 Warned- told or reminded day �Monday 22nd- Lowering. Logging with George Brown. Isobella came home from Paul's on Saturday 21st of August 1831... Tuesday 23rd logging with J. Rodger. Wednesday 24th Do E. Conroy. Thursday 25th Do with R. Rodgers, Friday 26th a wet day. Yesterday got in all my oats. G. Easton. Saturday 27th Logging with James Watson. Sabbath 28th no sermon, the Dr. not well. Could not come. Monday 29th Logging with Mr. John Bain. Tuesday 30th Logging with Lorimera. 3 yokes. Wednesday. 31st. Logging with Laverty. Thursday September 1st. 1831, a wet day. Friday 2nd. no looking well, this day logd with Mt. Jas. Watson, a good deal of rain at night. Saturday September 3rd a dull, fine day. Employed cutting corn. Library issue. Sabbath 4th September 1 8 3 1 . . . . a fine day, heard a sermon read and Robt Affleck ordained Elder. G. Easton. Monday 5th Logging with Jas. McDonald. Tuesday logging with Mr. Jas. Rodger in Mouse. Both fine days. Wednesday 7th Commenced school keeping after two weeks vacation from Monday 22nd of August till Wed 7th of September, 2 weeks and 2 days. Geo. Easton. A dull day, threatning rain. George Brown dragging yesterday and Thos. Easton ditto. Geo. Easton. James Brown Junr finished his logging this day. I was not there. Thursday 8th a most awfu' wet night, thunder and lightning tremendous. Lost 3 log piles of ashes complete in the afternoon. rain most tremendous. Awful hot weather. Friday 9th the two weeks ending August 30th 1252 Emigrants arrived in Quebec from Greenoch. A dull day, threatning rain, a fine afternoon. Saturday 10th Drizzling rain. This day. sowd a bushel of wheat upon Corn Land. George Easton. Saturday 10th September 1831. a fine afternoon, kept school a full day. On July 11th the Belgian Congress chose Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg their King, for him 124, against him 70, Majority 56, present 196, crowned July 20th. Sabbath 11th Showery, no sermon. The Dr. not well. This day Cherry took the bull. Monday l2th finished dragging one bushel of wheat this morning. Not a good day. George Easton. Tuesday 13th Septr 1831, a good day, clear and sunshine. Driving in in thy s i g h t and am no more worthy to be c a l l e d thy s e r v a n t , much l e s s thy Son. Fatherf o r g i v e .#1Dull and l o w e r i n g . Thursday 15th a wet kind of a day Jess a t Lanark. Friday 16th Septr 1831- Dull in the morning, some frost. Saturday Septr 17th 1831- a fine day, pulling corn. Sabbath l8th Septr a fine day. John Hamilton renowned his former Ordination Vows, was ordained again. Solemn mockery. Monday 19th this morning sowd a bushel of wheat. Dragging, like rain. Tuesday 20th an awful Hurricane in Barbados, 5000 lives lost and the Island destroyed, it took place oh Wednesday Augst 10th, 1831. Jess digging potatoes yesterday, this day made a barrow, like rain, a real wet day. Wednesday 21st- this day driving ashes to Conroy's leecher. A dull wet day. on Thursday 2 2 n d , driving ashes, Friday 23rd Septr 1831. Yesterday and last night, a very #1 great day19. dull and warm, arrived in Quebec Lukerain, 15 - this 18 and �19 Saturday 24th Dragging w h e a t . On Thursday last Jenny at Lanark. A dull day The Poles are nearly vanquished, the Russians are besieging Warsaw. Received a letter from my father on Thursday 22nd dated June 7th. Sabbath 25th no sermon, a wet day. Monday 26th a dull day. Jess at James Parks digging potatoes. Pulling corn. Tuesday. 27th Septr 1831 a dull damp day. Wednesday 28th a better day. Clear and sunshine. poaching corn. Got it all done this night. Got my first melt of potash. Thursday 29th a wet day. G. Easton. Friday 30th Septr 1831 a better day. Jenny at Lanark for the Papers. November 21st is my birth Day. Having lived in this world of care and sorrow, Seventeen thousand, one hundred and Sixty-six days, Eighteen hours or Four hundred and twelve Thousand and Two Eighty-three Millions, Two hundred and Seven Thousand Seconds, a long useless life. A life spent in sin or immorality. Turn thou me 0 Lord and I shall be turned for thou art the Lord my God. G. Easton. Tuesday 4th Octr- A wet day, at night most terrible wet. Wednesday 5th- a dry day. Thursday 6th October 1 8 3 1 , at the roads, first day. Friday, Dalhousie Fair, a fine day. Saturday 8th at the roads Second d a y , rain. Sabbath 9th wet. Monday lOth a wet day. Tuesday 11th a fine day. Jess at Parks working. Bell with J. Brown working with an Oat Stack. Wednesday 12th Jess at Wm Hoods digging potatoes. Thursday 13th a fine day. Jenny at Lanark! And thou even thyself shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee and I will cause thee to serve thine Enemies in a Land which you knowest not for ye have kindled a fire, in mine anger which shall burn forever. Jer. 17...4... George Easton. Friday 0ctr 14th a real good day. Lanark fair. Thos. Climie and E. Conroy to Lanark, Each with a barrel of potash. Digging potatoes. George Easton. Saturday 15th working at the roads, 3 days Statute Labour. Sabbath 16th a fine day. Monday 17th a fine day, shot a raccoon. G.E. Tuesday 18th. Some rain in the morning. A tolerable good day. Some log piles burning. The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rest in his Love, he will rejoice over thee with joy, he will Joy over thee with singing. #1 Wednesday 19th a fine day. The Lassies over to see Meg Todd, she being about to go Home. Thursday 20th Octr 1831. Woe is me, my mother thou hast born me. A have neither Lent on Usury nor have men Lent to me on Usury yet every one of them Doth curse me.#2Sent a letter to my Father and one to Andrew dated Octr 8th 1831 on Thursday Octr 13th 1 8 3 1 . This day Willm Hood carried my barrel of potash into Lanark and one to Mr. Coleman. A noble day. Friday 21st an excellent day. Jenny on a visit to Meg Todd. Saturday 22nd a fine day. 4th Day Statute Labour. 1# Zephaniah 2# Jeremiah 3-17 15-10 �Monday 24th Lately Mr. Wm Gordon, Teacher Lanark Township...being at a Bee, got Drunk and was burnt so Dreadfully, one of his arms hath been twice amputated...his back very sore burnt and is in Extreme Danger. An awful lesson to us all to beware of indulging in rioting and drunkenness, in Chambering and Wantonness. But to strive to live as becometh the people of God. Mr Drysdale, (had a child lately) carpenter, also destroyed by whiskey. A lamentable Occurrence indeed. 0 my soul enter thou not into their Secret. Neither unto their Assembly, mine honour be thou united. #2 Monday 24th Octr l83l. A very wet night and morning. The Lord is Tuesday 25th Octr 1831. Last night was at the saw mill. Laid out 144 feet of 3/4 inch boards at 3/4 per 100 ft. Them I got formerly was 300 feet inch Boards at 3/6 per 100 ft. fine weather. Ned and Watson drawing logs for Thomson's and Brown's Distillery this Day. Wednesday 26th a wet morning. Thursday 27th This is a day set apart for solemn thanksgiving for the mercies we daily receive at the hand of our Lord God and Redeemer and for the ourpouring of the Spirit of the Lord upon the Sons of man. May the Love of God which passeth Knowledge be shed abroad in our hearts and influence our lives. A very stormy morning. Our minr did not come. Mem.... we returned thanks in a public manner as well as we could. Friday 28th Thos and us driving ashes for a conjunct barrel of Brown's. At night George Brown got a specimen of tavern keeping. I was not there.... a fine frosty day..Saturday 29 a fine day. Planted a number of seed plums and some apples on shares with Mr. J. Thompson. Had a visit from Hugh Todd and his wife, Maggie, last night. G. Easton. Sabbath Octr 30th 1831 A fine day, McAllister preached and I declare read both Lecture....and sermon.. a very weak memory, indeed. Monday 31st like a change, a wet day. Tuesday Nov. 1st 1831. This morning kllld Meg. a dull day, this night Conroy melts the first of our conjunct barrel. Thursday Novr 3rd 1831 the lassies with Mr. W. Hood. Hoeing in rye. Last night Ned melted.... this day a fine day. Friday Novr 4th 1831. It appears James Nairn is a bridegroom since last Sabbath. This morning snow. Ground white and a heavy snow shower. Snow falling fast. Saturday 5th. Library issue. Frosty and cold, rather a good day. Sabbath 6th Novr 1831 a fine day. Monday 7th Dull, cutting a road to the Distillery. Jenny has a sore leg. Tuesday 8th Frosty. Jess at Lanark. G.E. Got the last of our ashes melted last night. Wednesday 9th Dull, threatning snow. Thursday 10th finished building one house this morning. A fine day. Friday llth Last night with Thos. looking a shingle tree. A very wet night and morning. Put the troughs upon my house this morning. Saturday 12th Novr 1831, a fine day. Cutting logs for a Sheephouse. 3 day statute Labour to the 5th line. G. Easton. The pleasures of a Holy Life have the particular advantage of 1# Stubble- the bottom of the stalk of grain left after shearing,onceclearedbyburning 2# Genesis 49-6 �21 cannot be cloyed with the frequent repetition of them nor by the long Enjoyment of them. Sabbath 13th Dull, at night a heavy shower of snow. Monday l4th Dull and cold. 4th day Statute Labour to the 5th line. Tuesday 15th Very frosty, Dull, threatning snow. Yesterday James Nairn was married to his cousin Margret Nairn, this Day was observed as a day of public fasting and Humiliation, Preparatory to the dispensing the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Thursday 17th. Cold and frosty. Friday 18th Laverty's barrel was melted November 16th 1831 at night. This day I was at Lanark. Saturday 19th Sermon by Mr. Bell from Perth. Sabbath 20th The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed the Eighth time in the Township of Dalhousie by the Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 21st. Sermon by Mr. Bell when the solemn work was closed. the weather very good. Tuesday 22nd A cold day.....at Midday snowing pretty hard. Pretty cold in the school. Wednesday 23rd Snow 3 inches deep, not much frost. Thursday 24th Watson at the Mill since Monday 21st. Inst. Came home on Tues. night. Thursday 24th this day at Wm Laverty's Barn raising. Friday 25th Bell at Lanark. Both good days. Mary also at Lanark. Saturday 26th a dull Day. Sabbath 27th...Snow all day. Only a long lecture by McAllister. Monday 28th Clear, some frost... This day a Habitant #1 killd a pig. very frosty day, but clear. Thursday December 1st 1831 a severe frost, very cold. Friday Decr 2nd Awful frosty. Jess at Lanark. Saturday 3rd Library Issue. Sabbath Decr 4th no sermon, a heavy snow. Monday 5th Strong frost. Tuesday 6th 1 8 3 1 . Began keeping School at night. Last night being Decr 5th 1 8 3 1 . Tuesday 6th a cold frosty day. Wednesday 7th a very frosty, frosty day this day Mrs. Barrie's funeral. Thursday 8th a cold day. Friday 9th Jess at Lanark. I am sick of the cold, a frosty day. Jenny lame with Rose in her ankle.. bad the second time.. this morning James Allen departed this Life, a young man and full of the hope of Enjoying Long Life but Alas disappointed. Saturday Decr 10th a fine winter Day. Sabbath 11th this Day. J. Allen 's burial Day. A very cold day. Monday 12th frosty. Tuesday 13th a frosty day. This day got firewood... I do not this [?] thing for thou art the Lord myGod.#2 Wednesday 14th very frosty. Thursday 15th Hard frost. Last night my night scholars cut firewood.... Friday 16th at the mill with 5 bushels. Saturday 1 7 t h Dec. 1 8 3 1 , an excessive stormy day. Sabbath 18th very frosty. Monday 19th Snowed all day. Tuesday 20th Heavy snow in the forenoon. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 21st A stormy day. Thursday 22nd a very frosty day. Friday 23rd more moderate. Saturday 24th. I intend to go to Lanark this day. At Lanark. Sabbath 25th Some snow. Monday 26th Considerable snow. Tuesday 27th Jess at Lanark. A good Winter Day. G. Easton G. Easton. Wednesday 28th Some snow. Thursday 29th a good winter day. Friday 30th December 1 8 3 1 . Snow 14 inches deep. Saturday 31st frosty, very cold. 1# 2# Habitant- a settler of French descent of the farming class. Lamentations 5-21 which I hate. Turn tho �Sabbath Jan 1st 1832 Somesnow.Townme tingwhereJ.Thompsonwaschosenclk.,J. Brown Junr and John Donald assessors and J. Hood, Collector. Tuesday 3rd Very Cold. Wednesday 4th Excessive cold. Thursday-5th Jany 1832. a fine day, little frost. G. Easton. Friday 6th Snow during the night. Saturday 7th Library issue. Sabbath _8th. On Fri. Dec. 30th about 3 in the morning James Cuthbertson Left Robt. Twaddle's distillery and was found on the Lake in the afternoon frozen to death. G. Easton. Sabbath 8th January 1832. rain at night. Monday 9th not much frost. Snow 14 inches deep. Tuesday 10th Inclining fresh this day. Thomas, Joseph and E. Laverty at Lanark. Each with a barrel of potash. Paul at the Mill. G. Easton. Wednesday 11th. January 1832..... a frosty day. Thursday 12th; Very frosty. Friday 13th at Currie's Mill, 8 bushels, a fine warm day. Saturday 14th a good Winter Day. Yesterday Thomson and Brown brought home all the Machinery belonging to the Distillery. Sabbath 15th Soft since Thursday last. Monday 16th a soft day this morning. Sent away my school papers to Perth with William Hood. this day took in a pit of potatoes. G.E. Tuesday 17th January 1832. Still not much frost. G. Easton. Wednesday 18th rain last night all night. Still, fresh and thawing. Thursday 19th rather cold.. some snow, Wednesday 18th my pig went to Hugh Campbell's to the Boar. Came home on Thurs. 19th this day Jess at Lanark. Saturday 21st Mr. Wilson from Perth preached in St. Andrew's Hall. Sabbath 22nd. the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Dalhousie by Mr. McAllister... Mr. Wilson helping him. Monday 23rd Robt Penman at our house, frosty weather. Tuesday 24th a cold day. Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th. the most severe frost we have had this Season. Severe, indeed. Friday 27th January 1832. Very frosty. no abatement of cold. Last night the Distillery was set in operation, last night being Jan. 26th 1832. G. Easton. Saturday 28th Still very cold. Exceeding frosty weather. G. Easton. Sabbath 29th Exceeding frosty. Monday 30th a heavy fall of snow all day...Snow 10 inches deep. Tuesday 31st Frosty and some snow. Wednesday Feby 1 at 1852. This winter hath been very cold, a good deal of Severe frost and Heavy Snows. Extremely cold. February 1st 1832... a cold frosty day. Ned at Lanark. Very cold weather. Exceeding frosty, Thursday 2nd soft. Friday not much frost. Saturday 4th Library issue. George Easton. Sabbath 5th Cold and frosty. Monday 6th frosty. Tuesday 7th a good deal of snow last night. this day Very frosty. Wednesday 8th February 1832,, was at Lanark. Thursday 9th a very cold day. Saturday 11th Cold and frosty. Sabbath 12th February 1832 frosty.. this morning old Mrs. Paul departed this life about six inv the morning. Last night excessive rain, this day frost with snow. Monday 13th very cold this day. I had a Lamb died, and took a sow to Brown's to the boar. Last Wednesday bought an axe @ 11/3. Wednesday Febr 18th Moderate, at Lanark with corn. Sabbath 19th frosty. Monday 20th Some snow. Jenny and Jess away this morning to Penman's. Thomas and Mary at Lanark. �"My bowels, my bowels. I am pained at my very heart, my heart maketh a noise in me. I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, 0 my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the Alarm of War." Tuesday 21st We have sinned, 0 may we do so no more. George Easton, Dalhouaie. U.C. A fine day, not very frosty. G. Easton. Jenny and Jess at Penman's. Wednesday 22nd 1832- A fine winter day, considerable snow in the morning, now fair. Thursday 23rd was at Clyde Mills with a load. Snow all day. Friday a frosty day. Saturday 25th. Last night wrote J. Paul and Mrs. McLays bargain. This day getting firewood, a cold day. Sabbath 26th frosty. Monday 27th Looking like freshness. Tuesday 28th at Clyde Mills with a load. Snow and soft. Wednesday 29th Rather frosty with some snow. George Easton. Fear timely comes before a faults begun. He fears too late who fears not till its done. Thursday March 1st. This day brought home some hay from Todd's. A very cold frosty day. Exceeding cold. Friday 2nd 1832 Library General meeting. Saturday-3rd rather soft. Sabbath 4th inclining to freshness. Saturday 3rd. Got home my hay. G.E. Monday 5th Snow all day very heavy. Tuesday 6th I have sinned, what shall I do unto thee, 0 Thou Preserver of men! Why hast Thou set me as a mark against Thee so that I am a burden to myself. Job 7..20 This morning went to Perth. Got my money. $10. All in a bustle electing a member for the Provincial parliament. Came home same night, a fine day. Wednesday. 7th very frosty, this day paid John Todd for the hay £1..3s..9p...Thursday 8th a mild day. Friday 9th like freshness Last night had a dispute with my night scholars..they do not behave and I am determined not to be insulted in the school. Honi Soit qui mal y Pence. This night quit the night school. G.E. Saturday 10th at Lanark. Got a cooler. Riggy calved this day. weight 69 lbs. Price 5 2 per lb. Sabbath 11th Soft and fresh. This day Andrew Wallace is rouped. #1 This night the Committee of the Library met and put things in Order and delivered it over to McIntyre for one year. Tuesday 14th a desperate cold day. Wednesday 13th as cold a day as we had this season. Thursday 16th very frosty. Janet at Lanark. I have sinned, What shall I do, 0 Thou preserver of men. Library issue, a cold Saturday 17th as cold a day as we have had this season. G. Easton. Sabbath -18th very frosty weather. Snow all Saturday and all night. Exceeding stormy. Monday 19th rather more moderate. Tuesday 20th March 1832. Last night James McDonald got home six sleigh load of boards from Wallace's sawmill. This day moderate. This winter hath been particularly severe. Last night was at the sawmill. Paid 440 feet of Boards, brought home 320 feet. Moderate weather. Jenny and Jess at Willm Allan's for a load of straw. George Easton. Dominies. #2 Wednesday 21st March- 1832, my night scholars chopping, 11 men and boys. They commenced upon Thursday March 22nd and on Friday 23rd 12 men and boys cut down I think rather better than two acres. Both fine days. 1# rouped- sale by 2#Lord, master, a title of respect �Saturday 24th a fine day, some sugar, Our troughs not yet set, but trees runni Tuesday 27th Wm Campbell and John Baillie and Stephen Campbell chopping, being March 27th not quite so cold, not so frosty. I have cut no trees yet for sugar Wednesday 28th this winter hath been uncommonly severe. Since November the gro Friday, 23rd this day James Watson and James MacDonald was at the sawmill and Wednesday 28th this morning out some trees for sugar. A mild day. Deliver me, Thursday March 28th a fine day, some sugar. Bell and Jess this morning boiling Saturday 31st. Saw Robins two days ago. Ned drawing logs to John Bain yesterda SabbathApril1st1832.Astormyday,veryfrosty.Monday2nd.Frosty,nosugartill Midday..thi Wednesday4ththisdaythetemperancesocietymeetsinSt.Andrew'sHall.WarnedbyMr.McAllister..M Last night got two lambs from one ewe. This morning David not well, not able to come to sohool. Wednesday April 5th 1832- A severe frost, very oold for the season. David at s Friday 6th This day appointed for making the road below McArthur's lot. This day Alex Hill and Agnes Hood bindeth themselves to one another by marriage, taking each other for better for worse all the days of their life. A fine day. G. Easton. Saturday 7th.Dull,notquitesofrosty.Anotherewelamdlastnight.G.E. Sabbath April 8th OldUmphertson'shousewasburnedtotheground. A very severe frost, Never saw suchacoldthisseason,awfulfrost. Monday 9th Like a change, still frosty. Tuesday 10th Still frosty. Like a change, no sugarthisweekgone. Wednesday1 thApril1832Thisdayfirstpigeons e nbymethisseason. Last night a lamb died, A real mild day, snowdisappearingrapi * Psalms 51-14,*2IIcorinthians7-13*SeeIsiah54-17 �25 great creator. 0 my soul it ill becomes thee to be silent. John Thomson builds his house this day...upon George Brown's lot near the distillery. Honi soit qui mal y pense.. Thursday 12th April 1832. A warm day. Tom's chopping ball. Last night Angus and Grimshaw in their glory. Sorrow, sorrow, pity me. This day sugar. Friday 13th Library issue and meeting of committee, this night heard frogs and saw mosquitoes, very warm. Saturday 14th A very fine day, this morning saw ducks. All my ewes lambed, 8 in whole, one died, 7 remaining. Sabbath April 15th 1832 A fine day. Mr. McAllister in discoursing maintained strange notions concerning original sin...that the guilt of Adam's first sin is not...or rather will not be imputed to man it being done away by the Glorious Redeemer for all mankind that none of the seed of Adam will have that sin charged to them but must stand or fall on his own accord, in my opinion not according to the Word of God. Monday 16th Snow all day. Tuesday April 17th Constant heavy snow since yesterday morning. Snow very deep. John Thompson's youngest child not expected to live. Wed 18th rain since yesterday. J. Thompson's child no better. Thursday 19th April 1832 J. Thompson's child a little better. A fresh day. G. Easton. Friday 20th 1832 G. Easton. was at St. Andrew's Hall delivering the Library on to J. McIntyre. Did not finish. It was on Thursday April 19th. Friday 20th Not a bad day. I have sinned, I have sinned. Saturday 21st. Threatning. Bell begun to delve* the yard. Sabbath April 22nd 1832 very hard frost. Some snow. Monday 23rd Cold like a change. This day some snow. The winter hath been a most terrible cold one. Note: The diary now skips to 1837. It looks as though there was another part at one time that is now missing. 1837 Dalhousie Wednesday April 19th at this moment snowing and Mrs. Margaret Brown fixing sugar spouts. On Tuesday got my first lamb. Thursday 20th April, a cold frosty day. Sugar making commenced about the first of April and no appearance of it being over. A cold and very late spring. G. Easton. This day James,Brown had a son born. Friday 21st snowing hard. Saturday 22nd. a cold frosty day. This spring is particularly backward. No growth at all. On the first day January 1837 Syria and the Holy Lands was almost destroyed by an earthquake. The city of Joppa contained a population of 19,000 souls of whom 15,000 were killed. Sabbath 23rd a cold day. Monday 24th Joseph H. readies a barn 50 ft. long. Dalhousie 25th April 1837. A cold day, like snow. G. Easton. Tuesday 26th Alex. Park sowd wheat on Friday April 21st 1837...a frosty day. Wednesday 26th Jenny at Lanark for her boots. Not so very cold but still frosty. Thursday 27th a warm day. Friday *delve - to dig �26 Saturday 29th April 1837...Commenced ploughing yesterday. went to Perth, came home at night. A fine day. This day Sabbath 30 April, rather cold, Monday May 1st 1837..as cold a. frosty day as I ever saw at this season of the year. Tuesday 2nd a very cold day, still frosty. Ploughing. Exceeding cold in the school, awful cold weather. Wednesday 3rd May 1837 Fresh and a dull day. Dalhousie May 4th 1837 A new sect of religionists who call themselves Mormons have appeared in Canada this winter, who pretend they are the only Church of Christ on earth. That they have the power of working Miracles. That the Indians, the natives of North America, are the lost tribes of Israel. That a fellow of the name of Joseph Smith found a lost portion of the word of God, Engraved on plates of Gold. That this same J. Smith had a visit of the Apostle Peter who was accompanied by a retinue of blessed Spirits who ordained him and gave him power to ordain ministers to preach, teach and baptize in the name of the Lord Jesus, or in his own name. I do not know which...as report says. They baptize in the name o f the Father, Son and Joseph Smith. That Mount Zion will be built and established in Missouri. That the Lord Jesus is about to appear on Earth when the Lord will reign with all his saints. During a thousand years..that a mighty Angel is about to proclaim the coming of the Lord.... and call upon the saints to assemble in Missouri. That they have the Urim and Thummim#1and they have to rear and build the Temple of the Lord in Missouri and that Joseph Smith is ordained High Priest during the Millenium..or the thousand years reign of the Saints and that famine was..and every evil will fall on the Surrounding nations and like the famine in the Days of Jacob. All people will have to go to the blessed land to buy there..and that those who died in former ages... who as they say had not the True Light will be received into the Lower Mansions of bliss but that they alone will inherit the Kingdom of God. I have fabricated nothing. George Easton. And so adieu False Mormons! Thursday May 4th 1837 .. Heard Upper Canada#2last week of April and the Puddocks* got out their heads about the same time. Notice.... There will be held on the Government Grounds in the Village of Lanark, a public market for the sale of Horses, Cattle and sheep on the 2nd Tuesday of May 1837 and upon the 2nd Tuesday of October 1837 and will be held upon the same days every succeeding year. By Order of the Magistrates.... This day sowed my pease and gave Patrick Fife1/2bushel of wheat for1/2bushel of pease. G. Easton Dalhousie 5th May 1837. Thunder and rain this morning, a warm quiet day. Saturday 6th a wet day. Sabbath 7th a very frosty day.. some snow. Machin's clearing well fenced. Cattle put in and a good of Labour put in upon it this day. George Easton. Monday 8th This morning sowd 5 bushels oats...On Saturday 6th of May my brother Thomas lost one of his oxen. Dropt down in the yoke...apparently in good health..and died almost instantaneous. 1# Urim and Thummim - Sacred instruments alleged to have been found by Joseph Smith with the engraved plates containing the Book of Mormon record and to have been used by him in the work of translation. In the Book of Mormon they are described as "two stones in silver bows" and called interpreters. 2#UpperCanada- possibly Canadian geese- Puddocksfrogs �A severe loss, particularly at this Season of the year... 0 misery...but I embrace it...my soul shall brood and will dwell upon it, it is the portion the only portion my soul chooseth on this side Eternity. G. Easton. Severe frost. G. Easton. Dalhousie May 9th 1837. This day is Lanark Fair. May 10th sowd wheat and barley..Thursday 11th and Friday 12th chopping in the windfall.#1 Saturday 12th Library issue, planting potatoes. Sowd onions, cabbage, etc on Wednesday May 10th 1837. George Easton. Sabbath May 14th whose hath this worlds goods and seeth his brother have need and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how dwelleth the Love of God in him..Rev. Dr. Gemmill Monday 15th a warm day. Tuesday 16th Driving dung for corn, a wet day & night...Wednesday 17th a dull damp day, Vacated my school on Tuesday 9th and commenced again keeping school this day.. Thursday 18th May 1837. This morning Brocky calved a heifer. Thomas has my cattle, rain. Friday 19, on Wednesday and yesterday planted my corn. Dalhousie May 18th 1837. This day planted my corn. Friday 19th sowd the last of my oats, these days bygone hath been heavy rain in the night time and Dry during the day...this day damp and dull. I have heard one of James Rodger's oxen is weak and unable to last..I went over to Brown's and got a deal of abusive language about a road..I had offered a public road thru' my lot for the paltry sum o f L 7..10s but now I will allow a road to go through on no now is...I will submit to no insults and be obliged to keep open a road to serve the public at the same time. G. Easton. Saturday 20th an awful wet day. Dalhousie 21st May 1837. not much drought, no rain. Monday 22 some frost this morning..a most threatening spring. But the most high..hath condescended to tell the children of men that while earth remaineth..seedtime and harvest...summer and winter..Day & night shall not cease. Amen. G. Easton. Tuesday 23rd I was logging for potatoes. I have cleared no new land since 1833...Wednesday 24th some frost this morning, this day James Reid took home his cow and calf. This day went to Lanark with the money I had collected in aid of our distressed countrymen in Scotland. 2..l..10. G. Easton Thursday 25th a fine day...this day Matthew put out one of Bucks eyes with a stone. On Sabbath 21st Mary McNicol alias Mrs. McDougall got a daughter.. exactly 9 months wanting 5 days since she was married. Dalhousie May 26th this is an exceeding warm day. Jess & Ann at Poland. High wind. Saturday 27th not so warm...chopping for turnips. Sabbath May 28th Hard frost... This night saw constellatio above the horizon at 10 p.m. Monday 1#windfall- a tract where the trees have been blown down by the wind. 2#7..10about $31. 3#2..1..10about §8.44 The shilling of Great Britain equal to 12 pence and to 1/20 of a pound. * Constellation- Cassiopeia- the "lady in the chair" -opposite the Big Dipper from the North Star �28 no appearance of better weather. This morning began to plant potatoes. G. Easton. Tuesday 30th not so cold, dull like rain. Planting taties. Last night a meeting in the schoolhouse about the crossroad. G. Easton. Yesterday John McIntyre surveyed 3 roads through the 3rd concession, one by my house, one on the north side of the meadow and one thro' the late G. Brown's lot which he took. Dalhousie June 1st June has commenced very warm. I have just heard my daughter, Isobella, took badly in premature labour last night. We have 15 bushels of potatoes, that is of sets, planted. Jenny is gone to Poland, Jess is gone to Lanark. Very warm. G.E. Friday 2nd June 1837. Heard this morning my daughter Isobella was delivered of a son yesterday being June 1st 1837. A very warm day..Heavy rain yesterday.... Saturday June 3rd an exceeding wet night and a rantin', tauntln', tearin' whistlin' showery day. Planting potatoes. Jack & Jenny helping Jess. Sabbath June 4th At Poland, a fine day. Monday 5th at General Training. 200 present, a warm day. Tuesday 6th a warm day. Dalhousie June 7th 1837 a wet day. saw fire flies for the first time this season June 5th. G. Easton. Thunder almost every day since the first of Day of June. Thursday 8th June 1837. Gathering stones from off land preparatory to ploughing. Black flies very bad. Jenny came down from Poland last night and goes up to-day. G.E. Friday 9th June 1837. Ploughing for fallow, a very warm day- Saturday 10 th June 1837- a fine Day.... Library issue.... Sabbath 11th for I determined to know nothing among you save Jesus Christ him crucified. Revd Dr. Gemmill. very warm. This morning Jenny came down from Poland. Isobella weak and her child not expected to live. Monday 12th Anne and David begun to hoe corn. Jess at Poland. Dalhousie June 13th 1837. Jenny gone to Poland..we having got no word about them since Sabbath, a real good day. Gay an Silly. Wednesday 14th very warm. Anne and David finished hoeing the corn the first time. Thursday 15th a fine day. Anne & David at Lanark. Friday 16th June 1837 report says Jas. Rodger hath lost the Plea he had with Will Muir but no certain word. G. Easton. Jas. Rodger himself says he gained the plea and has only one penny of costs to pay. Saturday 17th June 1837 Last night a heavy hail storm. Ned at Lake Machin went away on Thursday 15th not home Friday 7 to live. Dalhousie June 17th 1837 To-morrow being Sabbath is the Day on which the Battle of Waterloo was fought and won 22 years ago..a long time since the Bonaparte Dynasty was destroyed and the nations of Europe enjoyed partial peace. Great hardships have been suffered by the nations since the time and in a mercantile point of view both Europe and America are hard bestead at the present time. Banks will not pay specie on discount bills and Trade is at a stand...work is not to be got... and provisions is high. Such is a sketch of the moral world at present. G. Easton. Sabbath 18th was at Poland and Robt Mcintosh's child is not expected to live...very ill. (note: Robt husband of Isobelle) Dalhousie June 19th 1837, a fine day, hoeing beans & cleaning potatoes. Tuesday 20th a very wet day. Wednesday 21, Kept as a fast day Preparatory to the celebration of the Lord's Supper..a fine day. Thine arrows shall be sharp in the Heart of the Kings enemies o'clock. �whereby the people fall under thee. Rev. Dr. Gemmill. Thursday June 22nd yesterday Robert Mcintosh's second son died and is buried today. Impute not the father's iniquity upon their children. Domine.Deo. G. Easton. A fine day...Left Poland about 6 o'clock P.M. a fine day... flies intolerable. Friday 23rd south wind and pretty high, a fine day. Saturday 24th June 1 8 3 7 . This day James Brown built a barn..damp day. Sabbath 25th this day the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Dalhousie by the Rev. Dr. Gemmill. By whose stripes you were healed.* A fine day. Monday 26th Logging for turnips. Tuesday 27th this morning James Paul's wife died, working at the roads. Sowd my turnips a fine day. Thursday 29th This day I went to Perth, a wet afternoon. Friday30th again stood before the Board of Education and came home at night, an excessive warm day. Saturday July 1st working at the roads. Sabbath 2nd, a good day. Monday 3rd an exceeding wet day. Tuesday 4th- this is the anniversary of Yankie slavery. a fair day. Wednesday 5th a dull day, hoeing corn. Thursday 6th thunder with heavy showers. Ned at Perth, Cherry at the Bull July 5th 1837 G. Easton. Dalhousie 7th July 1837 and beans this day finished corn, hoeing 2 times usual. Bull 2 time. Day more clear than Some blooms J. Lorimer's corn flourishing. Cherry 5th July upon my pease. A backward looking year, July 5th more like famine than a plentiful This year crop only one Geo. Easton 1837 Saturday July 8th Library issue. Worked at the roads 4th day. Sabbath 9th Dr. Gemmill not well...forced to stop...a fine day. Monday 10th a warm day. Robt Mcintosh at Perth with my cattle. Jenny going to Poland to stop with Bell till Robin comes back. G. Easton. Tuesday July 11th some rain but warm. Wednesday 12th July a very warm day.. G. Easton. Thursday 13th High south wind, ploughing my fallow 2 times. Dalhousie 13th July 1837. the 5th line people working at the roads at Brown's dam back at the Bridge. George Easton. July 14th A fine dull day. Jess ploughing. Saturday 15th July, at Lanark, a storm of wind. Sabbath 16th was over and saw William Anderson who is in all probability dying....Monday 17th cut my clover. Tuesday 18th both yesterday and today very warm. Wednesday 19th hilld my corn on Monday last. James Crosbie at the bull on Tuesday. I am G. Easton. JackJon Wednesday... this morning some rain, cannot put in ray clover. This morning saw silk among my corn. Corn late. Thursday 20th a droughty Day. G. Easton. Dalhousie July 20th 1837. this day rickd my clover. Friday 21st July...I am at the Bull with Rosie, a fine day. Saturday 22nd July this morning very near * See Isaiah 53-5 �30 frost. A warm day..this last week hath been excellent hay weather. I have received no letters from Scotland this season. G. Easton. 0 Lord truly I am thy servant, I am thy servant and the son of thy handmaid, Thou hast loosed mybonds..#1a fine day. Monday rain all day, snowing hail Tuesday 25th a Good day. Wednesday 26th Reid's tibby#2at the bull...6 of July l837 Pietyuch at the bull July 25th. July 26th like rain. Dalhousie July 26th 1837. this season is at least one fortnight later than usual. Ned says the crops are earlier about Pike Falls and to Carleton place they are more early. G. Easton. Friday 28th July 1837...Some rain last night but a fine day. Some draught Saturday 29th a fine day, cutting hay. Sabbath 30th a wet day, excessive heavy rain. Monday 31 at a fine draughty day. Jess at Lanark, which concludes the month of July, we have often been shearing before this time. Dalhousie Tuesday August 1st 1837-—-a dull day, like rain. Tom mowing with Jas. Brown son. Watson ricking at the dam..back. Wednesday August 2nd 1837 Bet Conroy came home upon Tueaday July 25th...says she has been badly for six months. Looks tolerable. takes a ride generally every day and visits every Sabbath Day. G. Easton. Wednesday 2nd. a wet day.. Let this day be marked in the Logbook of my memory and may I remember it to my sorrow and from this day be a better man, a Christian and a better member of Society...more wise...and to all intent a better husband and parent. Dalhousie Thursday "August 3rd l837...a fine day. 0 love the Lord all ye his saints.#3 Put all my hay this Day, that is all I had at home. Friday August 4th high wind and very cold, a clear day. Saturday August 5th 1837... Yesterday morning and to-day very like frost and I believe in many places it was frost, but did no damage in this part of Dalhousie. A fine clear day. G. Easton. E. Conroy cutting hay with James Brown. Sabbath 6th a fine clear Day, wind south and fresh. Dalhousie August 6th 0 Lord truly I am thy Servant...I am thy servt and the son of thy handmaid, thou hast loosed my bonds. Rev. Dr. Gemmill. Monday 7th a warm day. cutting hay in Conroy's. Tueaday 8th not well, came on rain in the afternoon and continued heavy rain all night. Wednesday 9th a wet day, saw Wm Anderson this morning very low. Just in Life...cannot speak much, will not be long in the land of the living. 0 to be prepared for that event for come it will, whether I be prepared or not. G. Easton. Dalhousie Aug. 9th On Tuesday June 20th our beloved monarch William Fourth departed this life. Lamented by hi3 people, reigned 7 years. Aged 72. Succeeded in the throne by Queen Alexandria Victoria by the Grace of God Regina Brittaniarum. Born 1819 Daughter of the Duke of Kent and grand-daughter to his Late Majesty King George third of Gracious memory who died 1820. Thursday 10 of August was cutting hay at Conroy's. J.B. and Tom helping me. Rosie at the bull, this day, Friday 11th Dull, raking hay. Saturday 12th of August, this day moor fowl shooting begins. G.E. 1# 2# 3# Psalms 116-16 tibby- the head - Old Slang - perhaps "bossy" Psalms 31-23 �perisheth and no man layeth it to heart and merciful men are from the evil to come.....sabbath 13th. yesterday an excessive wet day..this day the body of William Anderson consigned to the cold and silent grave. So remember time is short..G. Easton. Saw the remains of Wm Anderson to meet no more till the Last trumpet Sound, then shall we meet again. Dalhousie August 14th yesterday heavy rain, This day more drought.. shaking out my hay. Tuesday 15th an excessive wet day. Eliza not very well. G. Easton Wednesday 16th a dull day, a dark misty morning. Thursday 17th August 1837. This day began to shear wheat. James Brown cut his yesterday. A dull misty morning. G. Easton. 18th shearing wheat. Jess and Anne at Currie's mill this day being August 18th 1837. G. Easton. Saturday 19th August 1837. Shearing wheat and barley. This day finished ray fall wheat, 29 stooks. A fine drought and a fine clear day. George Easton. Dalhousie August 20th 1837...O Lord, Truly I am thy servant. I am thy servant and the son of thine handmaid.... thou hast loosed my bonds* Dr. G. fine day. Monday 21st a fine clear harvest day. Shearing barley..in whole 19 wee stooks. G. Easton. At night a thunderstorm and heavy rain. Tuesday 22nd. Excessive high west wind. Overturning stooks in all directions. G. Easton. Wednesday 23rd August 1837. This is a dull day. Shearing spring wheat, it was sown 11th of May. Thursday 24th if the weather is favorable next week will be the throng of harvest. Betimes dull and sometimes dour. I would like to inn wheat*, this day stacked my fall wheat. Dalhousie August 25th 1837 a fine harvest day. Eliza not well. Jess is with Andrew Park now this 3rd day. Saturday 26th was at Lanark, saw Mr. McAllister, a fine day. bought & paid l6lb. of nails 7/6. Sabbath 27th Peccavi. * Mond. 28th. Behold we return unto Thee for Thou art the Lord our God. Tuesday 29th. wheat this day, 19 stooks..Jess with Andrew Park on Saturday and Monday...She was with J. Brown. Wednesday August 30th Mr. McAllister arrived in Lanark afternoon absence of nearly 14 months in his native land where he experienced nothing but disappointments in every way. A fine day. At least a very wet day. August 31st a fine day, wind north. Dalhousie September 1st 1837. On Tuesday evening August 29 James Paul's daughter was taken from this world of sorrow 2 months and 2 days after her mother. The funeral took place on Thursday, August 31st 1837. some frost this morning 1st. our pease all cut this day and cut a few oats. Saturday 2nd. Jas. Brown, Junior ploughing & Robert Rodger sowing wheat. A dull damp day. G. E. Sabbath 3rd a fine day. Monday 4th very hard frost. Corn and potatoes generally damaged by frost. My corn not frosted. was at J. Gallinger's smithy. Got my drag teeth laid. paid 6 / 9 . Tuesday 5th put in my spring wheat. Wednesday 6th put in my pease. Thursday 7. a wet day. G. Easton. Saturday 9th Ditto. * Peccavi- I have sinned, an acknowledgement or confession of sin *Psa 116-16 *to inn wheat- to put it up in a shelter or with some type of grain elevator owned by another Yesterday an �Sabbath 10th Mr. McAllister preached in St. Andrew's. Josh. 24..24* Monday Septr 11th a wet day. Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th shearing oats & threshing seed wheat. Thursday 14th plowed in a bushel of wheat. Friday 15th Shearing oats. I ploughed in mywheat on Wednesday Septr 13th and on Saturday 16th of Septr 1837 and I was shearing oats on Thurs. & Friday Sept. 14th &l5th.G.E. Sabbath Septr 17th a fine harvest day. Took physic, could not go to hear sermon. G. Easton.... Monday Sepr 18th Like rain. Dragged ray wheat this morning. Shearing oats. Dr. Gemmill's text yesterday was...behold the Lamb of God.* Dalhousie September 19th 1837. Saw fireflies on the evening of Septr 18th a thing unprecedented. Tuesday 19th Last night helped Wm Hood to build some oats. This day put in a stack of oats. G.E. Wednesday 20th a frosty morning, a complete nailer..Thos begins to sow wheat. Thursday 21st a frosty morning, Robt Macintosh gone to Perth with barley..a fine day. Wind south and blowing. Friday 22nd Wind south..blowing.. Finished our harvest this day. Jenny at Poland. Like rain. Saturday 23rd I received a letter from my brother David containing the mournful Tidings of my father's death who departed this Life upon Monday the 7th of August, i837, aged 76 years and 7 months.* And he said unto me, write blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord, from henceforth...yea saith the spirit..that they may rest from their Labours, and their works do follow them.* Sabbath 24th Mr. McAllister dispensed the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in Lanark. 25th a fine day, wind south... put in All My Grain, All My Oats this day. Tuesday 26th a wet day. This day Agnes Thomson wife of James Brown was taken away out of the land of the living very suddenly, she took badly about 3 A.M. and was a corpse before 3 o'clock afternoon. James came for me but I never saw her in life, nor any of her family, only my Jenny was with her, and Jess Watson. G.E. Wednesday 27th Jess at Lanark, a fine day. Thursday 28th a wet day..this day the Body of Mrs. Brown was committed to the grave, there to lie till the great day of the Lord. Dalhousie 29th of September 1837 A fine day. Saturday September 30th a wet day. Sabbath October lst a fine day. Monday 2nd. a wet day. took the roof off ray house. 3rd Andrew park and Robert Macintosh working at the roof, we have got real bad weather. G. Easton. Wednesday 4th very hard frost the most severe we had this season. George Easton. This day got a load of shingles from John Thomson. paid him 2 dollar.. Thursday October 5th Threatning snow..rain and hail. Keep me from all presumptuous sirs, 0 Lord* Friday October 6th 1837..This day is Dalhousie Fair a cold dull day...George Easton...no whiskey. Saturday 7th Octr 1837 a cold day. Sabbath 8th an excessive frosty morning. This day Mr. McAllister preached from Rom. 7th & 12th wherefore the Law is holy and the commandment holy and just and good. Monday 9th Excessive hard frost. Tuesday 10th this day is Lanark fair. The weather is changed, wind *Psalms 19-13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Josh 24...24 And the people said unto Joshua, The Lord our God will Matthew Easton born Feb. 1761 Blessed are the Dead...Rev. 14.13 �33 south.. took in 3 loads of corn last night and 2 carts of potatoes. Wednesday 11th October 1837... a noble day, digging Potatoes and and pucklngs corn. Thursday Octr 12th 1837..Last night a thunderstorm. with rain..a dull day. Dalhousie. October 13th 1837 Friday 13th a most terrible cold day, Saturday 14th Last night the moon was eclipsed, a total eclipse, and we killed two Bears... a cold day... Lifted all our potatoes.. 180 bushels and husked the last of our corn..we think near 20 bushels. Sabbath 15th Behold the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world.#1 Revd Dr. Gemmill Monday 16th a fine day, Tuesday 1 7 t h Driving stones for my chimney,...a fine day. G. Easton. Wednesday Oct 18th 1837 a wet like day.. Thursday 19th a dull day Threatning snow. George Easton. Friday 20th a wet morning. G. Easton. Saturday Octr 21st went to go to Bredin's for lime. My cart broke down by the way, had to come back empty. A fine day... a court of commissioners for the Township. Sabbath 22nd a fine day. Monday 23rd was at Bredin's & bought 16 bushels of lime. John Smith came to build my chimney. Tuesday 24th took down my old chimney and began to build..a fine day. Wednesday October 25th This morning ground covered with snow and is 3 inches deep and still snowing at 12 o'clock Thursday 26th an uncommon wet day. Friday 27th a good d a y . Saturday 28th a good day. Dalhousie October 29th 1837. Both Dr. Gemmill & Mr. McAllister preached in St. Andrew's. Monday 30th busy building. Tuesday 31st my cattle went to Lanark with a barrel of potash and brought home 16 bushels lime, busy building my chimney. Wednesday Nov. 1st my cattle at Poland with a load of ashes. G. Easton. Thursday 2nd. a cold frosty day. G. Easton. Friday November 3rd this day John Smith went home my building being nearly finished, all done to the Lumhead#2,had no help except James Brown 3 days and Watson part of one day. G. Easton. a fine day, wind south. Saturday Novr 4th a fine fresh day, planted my plums, cherries, etc. Sabbath 5th awful wet. Monday 6th frosty like snow. Tuesday 7th some heavy snow showers. Jess at Poland helping Macintosh to build his chimney. I this morning plastered the house. Wednesday 8th November 1837... Had a visit of Johnnie Stuart this day...a fine frosty day.. Thursday Novr 9th 1 8 3 7 . This morning the ground was covered with snow and a very cold day. Winter seems to set in and we need not expect anything but snow for six months to come. G. Easton. Friday 10th Ground still white. Robt Rodger cutting firewood for the school. Dalhousie Novr 1Oth 1837 Saturday Novr 11th a cold day. Wind south, received a letter from Mr. Murray on Thursday Nov. 8th 1 8 3 7 . Sabbath 12th and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord..Rev. Dr. Gemmill Thou shalt have no other Gods before me. #3 Rev. Mr. McAllister. 1# Behold the Lamb.. John 1 .. 29 Lumhead.. top of 2# the chimneya lum is a chimney which comes to a point, a lumhead the 3# No other Gods before me- Exodus 20..3 �a fine day. Monday 13th a fine frosty day. Tuesday 14th a fine frosty day, Robt Macintosh took away Brawny yesterday. Wednesday 15th Nov. 1837 was at the raising of John Waddle's barn, a real good day. Thursday 16th This day snow began to fall in the morning and at one o'clock is still snowing..very heavy snow. Friday 17th wind south. Gay cold, the country is assembled at Bell Mulr's at a Quilting. Tommy Conroy...the workshop.. the stove and the shavings. Saturday Nov. 18th 1837 was at Robt Rodger's raising a parlour. Snow fell on Thursday 3 inches but today is clean gone. Sabbath 19th rain all day, a fine day. Monday 20th a dull, soft day, put up my stove this day. Tuesday 21st a most incessant day of rain. Wednesday 22nd in the night time thunder & rain. Thursday 23rd a wetnight but lo! in the morning Snow, an exceeding stormy day, snowing very hard, heavy snow. Friday 24th a frosty day, snow still lying on the ground. Dalhousie November 24th 1837 This day Charles Thom and Eliza Bain and Thomas Scott and Margaret Bain are married in St. Andrew's hall by the Revd Mr. Macalister,a rousing wedding. At least the people are assembling. They say there are 140 guests Bidden, more than 100 present and 10 fiddlers, same day McLauchlan's Daughter and old Jamison's daughter and A. W. Playfairs daughter. Saturday 25th was at Lanark, bought 20 lb. o iron for a crane. Sabbath 26th be ye followers of God as Dear Children.* Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 27th a frosty day, snow still lying. Tuesday 28th still frosty with snow. Wednesday 29th fresh snow, almost clean gone.no snow on the ground. Thursday Nov. 30th This morning Matthew George sick, very sick, no snow, ground quite bare. No snow to be seen. Saturday 2nd. a dull fresh day. Got my crane on Wednesday Novr 9th 1837. Sabbath 3rd Decr fine day, Monday a little frost. Tuesday 5th No snow, this day J. Brown at the Oat mill with 2 bushels oats for me. G. Easton. Dalhousie. Dalhousie Decr 6th 1837, this day at James Fair's when the Left wing of the 1st Reg't of Lanark Militia paraded and got a volunteer offer to go to Lower Canada and five men went. Thursday 7th a cold day. Friday 8th This day stormy, ground again covered with snow, we have had a good deal of agreeable weather, the ground bare this long time, no snow but now likely to lie. My girls at Currie's mill yesterday. Saturday Dec.9th killd my 3 pigs, 500 lbs. Sabbath 10th Snow all day. Monday 11th Dull and snowing, snow 5 inches deep. G. Easton. Wednesday 13th very frosty. Thursday Decr 14th 1837 cold and frosty. Friday 15th a cold frosty day. Saturday 16th Exceeding cold & frosty. Sabbath 17th a very frosty Day. Monday 18th rain all night, began to snow and continued heavy snow till 12 o'clock. G. Easton. Dalhousie December 19th 1 8 3 7 *Ephesians 5..1 �35 Tuesday 19th On Sabbath Decr 17th Mary Reid was safely delivered of a son and heir. George Easton Like snow. snow 9 inches deep. Wednesday Dec. 20,1837 an exceeding hard frost. Thursday 21st Dec. a very frosty day. Friday December 22d frosty. Saturday 23rd an exceeding frosty day Sabbath 24th And Holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Revd Dr. Gemmill.... soft Monday 25th Wm Hay cut firewood. soft. Tuesday 26th was at James Fair's at Parade. Wednesday 27th very frosty. James Shields cutting firewood for me for John Conroy. Thursday 28th Decr s nowing a little all day. Friday 29th soft wind south. Saturday 30th Was the Day of the Meeting of my Trustees. They Signed my school paper. a frosty day. George Easton. Sabbath 31st Decr Soft inclining to freshness. Monday January 1st 1 8 3 8 , a fine soft day. Was at James Nairn's and J. Hetherington's at night. Tuesday 2nd. a fresh day, snow dissolving rapidly. Wednesday 3rd was at Lanark, got my leather from Smith the tanner. Thursday 4th Was at James Barr's funeral. Snow almost gone.. Friday 5th was at James Reid's child's funeral, a very wet day. Snow almost gone. Ground quite bare. Saturday 6th again frosty, no snow. Sabbath 7th a very wet day. Snow all gone. Monday 8th this morning again frosty .and a very little snow. Wind north... Tuesday 9th some heavy snow showers. Wednesday 10th very frosty, fulling * our cloth. Thursday Jany 11th 1838 a cold frosty Day. Friday 12th snow one inch deep. Saturday 13th a pleasant day. Sabbath 14th fresh. Monday 15 a stormy day, snow 2 inches deep. Tuesday 16th Fresh, wind south. Wednesday 17th January 1 8 3 8 . . . O u r Militiamen marched from Dalhousie on Friday 12th of Jan. Thursday 18th Frosty, Friday heavy snow, snow 6 inches deep. Winter seems now begun. Saturday 20th the strongest frost we have had this season. G. Easton. Sabbath 21st a fine day, cold. Monday 22nd frosty Wednesday 24th wind south. Thursday 25th Frosty. Friday 26th Mild, heavy rain. Roads horrible. Was at Poland. Saturday 27th Hard frost, no travelling. Sabbath 28th heavy snow, snow 5 inches deep. Monday 29. High wind. Drifting. Tuesday 30th severe frost. Wednesday 31st Excessive frost, not much snow. Thursday February 1st 1 8 3 8 . a frosty day Wm Hay's child badly. 2nd very frosty. 3rd more mild. Dalhousie 4th Feby 1838 a frosty day. Monday 5th this day Wm Hay's child died after being a considerable time badly. Tuesday a day of Public Thanksgiving for the Mercies received and for putting down rebellion in the province. Wednesday 7th at the funeral of Wm Hay's child. Stormy, heavy snow. *Fulling. to thicken by moistening, heating and pressing, as cloth; to mill; to mill; to make compact; to scour, cleanse, and thicken in a mill. �Thursday 8th Snow 8 inches deep Friday 9th frosty. Saturday 10th the ink is freezing. 36 Sabbath 11th a frosty day. Am I a God at hand and not a God afar off. Revd Mr. Macalister. Monday 12th frosty. Tuesday 13th hard frost. Wednesday very frosty. Thursday excessive frosty. Jess and David at Lanark with oats. Friday 16th Feby 1 8 3 8 . . . w e n t to Perth, came home same night. awfu frosty. Saturday 1 7 t h some of our volunteers came home, frosty, Sabbath frosty. Monday frosty, Tuesday 20th very frosty. Wednesday 21st frosty. Dalhousie Feby 22;1838...Last night John McIntyre came home from the War. This day brought the last of my hay from Conroy's, a fine mild day. Friday 23rd a fine winter day. Saturday 24th Excessive frosty. Jess at the Mill yesterday. Sabbath 25th a very frosty day. Monday 26th very frosty, fulling my coat. Tuesday 27th Wedneaday 28th frosty. Thursday March 1st a fine day. Friday 2nd a fine frosty day. Saturday 3rd snow 7 inches deep and has not been over 9 inches this winter, a fine day. G. Easton. Sabbath 4th March 1838 a fine soft day. I will be as the dew unto Israel etc.#1 Revd Dr. Gemmill Monday 5th Heavy snow all day, snow 15 inches deep. Tuesday 6thSaturday 10th This week hath been one continued snow shower and all the time soft. 0 Miserere Mei. G. Eaaton Dalhousie March 12th 1 8 3 8 - Sabbath 11th a fine day. Monday 12th Wind north..very warm..snow decreasing. 0 miserere mei. G.E. Tuesday 13th March 1838 Jess & Rob Macintosh at the oat mill wt. 21 bushels of oats, thawing fast. 0 Miserere Mihi. George Easton. Wednesday 14th a soft fresh day. Thursday 15 Jenny went to Poland and is not come back. Some people are making sugar. 0 miserere Mihi. George Easton. Friday 16th frosty. Saturday 17th a frosty day, this is the Commr Court Day. Sabbath 18th Lecture Eph 5th Husbands love your wives Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday Soft and fresh. whether there be sugar or not, I know not. I received my patent#2for my land on Sat. night being March 17th 1 8 3 8 . G. Easton. Dalhousie Tuesday 20th March. Last night Tam Conroy at his old trade of lying but I'll mind it..a fine day. Wednesday 21st a noble day. Thursday 22nd frosty. Friday 23rd a fresh day. Sabbath 24th Last night, thunder, lightning & rain..a complete fresh day. Sabbath March 25th a fine day. Monday 26th this day Mrs. James Park was consigned to the silent grave. a fresh day. Tuesday 27th Heavy snow. Gone to Hanna's oat mill for my:load. Macintosh is gone for it Wednesday. Got it home 504 lb..soft.. (note at side of page: Sugar begun 23rd March 1 8 3 8 ) Thursday 29th March, ground again white. Friday 30th Snow all gone. Saturday 31st frosty, a good sugar day.. *Hosea 14—5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. *An instrument making a conveyance or grant of public lands; also, the land or territory 30 conveyed. �this is John Thomson's meeting. Called by Maclellan... Macmanigle, Macmillan and Co.,,, a little allied to McKenzie Van Kensaeller & Co.* Sabbath April 1st 1838 in whom we have redemption thro' his blood, even the forgiveness of our sins* Dalhousie April 2nd 1838. a frosty day. Tuesday 3rd Cold and frosty. Wednesday 4th still cold, busy threshing oats. Jess at Poland making sugar. Thursday 3th Like a change, wind south & blowing very strong. Yesterday got some hay from James Brown Senr...This day finished threshing oats. I intend to go to Perth to-morrow, health and weather permitting. Friday 6th April 1838. G. Easton..went to Perth, roads horrible. Saturday Came home, roads very bad. Sabbath 8th a fine day. Maunanday 9th Cherry calved a Star.. Jack Storie making me a coat. Tuesday 10th a cauld snow day. Wednesday 11th 0 misserere mihi..G.E. Some snow, Taursday 12th April, a considerable comparatively cold day. Jenny, David and Matthew George at Poland. 0 miserere mihi. Geo. Easton. This day the rebel ruffians, Gen'ls Lount & Matthews (according their sentence) are to be hung at Toronto for High Treason. Friday 13th an excessive frosty day. Dalhousie Saturday April 14th 1838. This day at Janes Rodger's barn. James Scott & Joan Conroy were severly hurt..a log came down rolled over Convoy and lay upon Scott. Sabbath 15th Children obey your parents etc.* Rev Dr. Gemmill. Monday 16th Excessive frosty. Tuesday April 17 frosty..Dull like a change. Wednesday 16th Hard frost..built a house. Thursday selling hats, snow decreasing, a cold frosty day. I have got 2 lambs. Saturday 21st a cold day. Wind south with snow. 0 Miserere Mihl.. Sabbath April 22nd Arch. Provan worse...still frosty...Andrew Park fixing my house. Tuesday 24th a gay bonny day but frosty. Wednesday 25th April. Lount and Matthews are hung, so perish all enemies of peace and Good Order. George Easton. a fine day, rather warm. Dalhousie April 26th 1838. Jess came home yesterday & brought my plough from W. Muir's. March 20th was married by the Rev Wm McKillican... John Rose of West Gvillimsbury to Margret Climie of Insifil. U.C....Gave Thos. Thompson some plum trees..some frost..like a change. Friday 27th This day commenced ploughing ...a soft day..Saturday 28th some frost but a fine day. Sabbath 29th The Dr. did not come...rain and snow. Monday April 30th a very cold day..Hard frost, ground white. Tuesday May 1st 1838. G. Easton. a frosty morning ..a warm day. Wednesday 2nd a fine day. Some rain. Thursday 3rd a fine fresh day. Tom begins ploughing. Friday 4th May 1838. we began to plough. April 27th...Robt Macintosh chopping to me, a fine day, this day sowd pease & spring wheat, this day vacated my school for one week. Saturday 5th an exceeding wet day. Sabbath 6th a fine day. Monday 7th digging my garden. Tuesday 8th Delving... Wednesday 9th still delving. Thursday 10th sow3 onions. Friday 11th sowd barley. Saturday 12th Sowd oats. This day *William Lyon Mackenzie, Rebel, and Van Rensaeller, heavy drinker tried tobePatriotChief. Colossians 1-14 Colossian3 3-20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. * Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews, leaders in Rebel Cause, hanged outside Toronto jail, April 12, 1838 �38 Isobella Paul alias Mrs. Arch. Provan was consigned to the cold grave. She died on Thursday May 10th being in trouble since the beginning of Febr 1 8 3 8 . Hora Fugit. Sabbath 13th Behold I have given him for Witness of the people, a leader etc. #1 Isa. 55-4 Monday 14th commenced school- sowd oats. Tuesday 15th a noble day. Wednesday 16th May a fine day. Thursday 17th Planted corn. Friday 18th finished my corn..a fine day, Saturday 19th May 1 8 3 8 , was going to log, stop by rain. Sabbath 20th a fine day. Monday 21st was at Nairn's Dam with my cattle. Tuesday 22nd Dull like rain. Robt Mcintosh logging to me Wednesday 23rd on Monday 21st a girl was burnt to death but I have not yet heard the particulars, a brother's daughter to R. Boyle in Darling. a very dull day. Thursday 24th a wet day. Since the 19th Jas. Brown hath been badly with rheumatism, Friday 25th a dull, damp day. G. Easton. Saturday May 26th 1838 an excessive wet night, a wet dull, damp day. Tell me ye sons of God, Tell me ye seraphs who stand in the Presence of the Eternal and 0 ye redeemed where harps loudly sing the Praises of redeeming Love. Tell me how to celebrate the Praises of my Exalted Love of God to Sinful m e n — - G. Easton. Sabbath 27thPut ye on the whole Armor of God#2 the R e v d Dr. Gemmill. a fine day. Monday 28th Rain all night- and a wet day. Wednesday 30th May 1838 not so wet. Macintosh with me chopping and logging. Thursday 31st- a noble day- Logging for potatoes. Friday June 1st a fine day. Saw constellation.#5 on May 28th, early in the evening. Cleaning land for potatoes. G.Easton. June 1st. My plum trees full blown, a great break. G. Easton. June 2nd cleaning land for potatoes. Dull like rain. Sabbath 3rd. a fine day. Examine yourselves whether ye be In the Faith.#3 Revd Mr. Macalister. Monday 4th was at James Fair's at General Training. A very warm day. Tuesday 5th a good day..planting potatoes. Wednesday 6th June 1833- a noble day, this day planted the last of our potatoes- 18 bushels of seed- Jess at Lanark. Since Monday May 21st. Thomas has not been able to do any work; he catched a severe cold and is not yet better. G. Easton. Thursday 7th June, a fine summer day. Friday 8th Wrought #4 at the roads, first day Statute Labour. Saturday 9th a very warm day. Sabbath 10th Behold, I have given him for a witness. Isa. 55-4 This night saw fireflies first time, very warm. Monday 11th This day got a pig from John Thomson. Tuesday 12th yesterday about 2 o'clock a severe thunderstorm, heavy rain and hail, accompanied by loud thunder & high wind, and what is remarkable, on this Day thirteen years, and about the same time of Day, a tornado took place, very severe in its effects and this same was pretty severe. 3# II Corinthians 13-5 1# Isiah a. leader and a commander to the people. 2# Ephesians 6-11 4# Wrought - Arch. word for work 5 55-4 Behold, I have given him for a wit (Constellation..Hercules?) �12th A dull warm day. Wednesday 13th a noble day. Thursday 14th June 1838.. Tam's Cherry at the bull 12th of June. a fine summer day. 0 happy ones that have made choice of the Lord Jesus, who have lived holy lives in the world, who have overcome by the blood of the Lamb & by the word of your testimony and are now singing the praises of redeeming love among the ransomed Millions beforer the throne. (Note at side of page: Mrs. Edward Laverty got a son June 1838) Friday June 15th 1 8 3 8 - a fine day. Jenny at Lanark. Saturday 16th at the roads 2nd day, stopd by rain at 3 o'clock. Sabbath 17th a warm. day. Monday 18th 23 years ago a bloody battle was fought on the plains of Waterloo which put an end to Bonaparte. Tuesday 19th June 1 8 3 8 , a fine summer day-still gathering stones. Wednesday 20th my garden pease begun to bloom. Ploughing fallowa noble day- hoeing corn. Thursday 21st a good summer day, Jess ploughing, hoeing corn. Friday 22nd Peccavi.#1 George Easton. Dominie, Dalhousie. A fine day. Saturday 23rd June Wrought at the roads. Sabbath 24th Phil. 3rd and 3rd#2RevdDr. Gemmill Monday 25th heavy rain. Tuesday 26th a fine day. Robt. Macintosh chopping. Dalhousie June 27th I have again taken the school for another year. George Easton. This is the last day of my ninth year. I commence schoolkeeping for the tenth year on Monday July 2nd. 1 8 3 8 . — 27th this morning gay cold, a fine day. Thursday 28th this.day went to Perth. Friday 29th. Passed the Board of Education as usual but after I came away was struck off the list- came home same night. Saturday 30th finished my time at the roads, 4 days labour. Sabbath July 1st a fine day. Brocky at John Storie's bull. Monday 2nd July 1 8 3 8 , this day I believe will terminate my labours in the School, there is to be a meeting to-night but I do not expect any good in consequence. I cannot stand a Sham and the people are not able to comply with the letter of the law, a very. hot day, G. Easton. Monday 9 July yesterday the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in St. Andrew's Hall by the Revd Dr. Gemmill. I have again taken the school. Most excessive hot weather. Tuesday 10th July, Dull like rain, a wet afternoon. Wednesday 11th This day Isobella Macintosh not well. A fine day, dragging fallow. Thursday July 12thThis day commenced cutting clover. Jenny and Jess both at Poland. I this day saw my corn silkd. Last year none till 19th July. --this season is 7 days earlier. G. Easton. Friday 13th Yesterday my daughter Isobella Macintosh was delivered of a son. This day Robt. at Perth with a barrel of potash. Last night Cherry at the bull. --a fine day. Dalhousie July 14th 1 8 3 8 , mowing cloven & meadow hay. Heavy rain in the afternoon. 0 Misereri mihi-#4a dull day. G. Easton Monday 16 July- very dull, people busy cutting hay. George Easton. Tuesday 17th July 1 8 3 8 , a noble day. 1# 1# Peccavi- I have sinned, hence an acknowledgement or confession of sin. Philippians 3-3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. growing season, to render it mellow or destroy weeds, to allow the land to rest. #4 Miserere mihi- Psalm 51. Have mercy upon me 0 God. etc. 3# �Wednesday18thJuly attempted to rick hay, was stopped in morning by rainA.M. Like Drought. Thursday 19th July- a noble day. Rickd my clover. Friday 25th heavy rain. a very wet day. Eliza not well. Jess at Lanark. G. Easton. Saturday 21st on Thursday 19th Mrs. Brown began to nurse Edward Laverty's child- his wife being no in health. A showery day. George Easton. Sabbath 22nd On Thursday July 5th William Cuthbertson was ordained Elder in Room of William Anderson, deceased.. These are they who have washed their robes & made them white in the blood of the Lamb.* Revd Dr. Gemmill Monday July 23rd 1838 a fine day. Tuesday 24th a dull, dark, damp day. Wednesday 25th last night heavy rain, this day warm & a good hay day. Thursday 26th July 1838 0 miserere mihi, 0 wretched man that I am. G. Easton. 0 miserere mihi, a dull day like rain. Friday 27th July 1838 a noble day. Saturday 28th July 1838, 0 miserere mihi. an excessive warm day- as hot a day I think as ever I saw. rickd hay. Sabbath 29th still very warm, exceeding hot. G. Easton. Monday 30th heavy rain with thunder in the morning, a fine day. This day began to shear wheat. George Easton. Tuesday 31st July. last night coldish, no frost- a warm day. Wednesday Augst 1st a fine day. still cutting hay. G. Easton. 0 miserere mihi. Thursday A u g t 2nd- a fine summer day. Wheat harvest is just beginning. Friday Augt 3rd 0 miserere mihi. Tam finished his hay yesterday being Augt 2nd 1838- a noble day & harvest day. Robt Macintosh at Perth with his second barrel of potash. Jenny at Poland. Saturday Aug.4th 0 miserere mihi. George Easton. At Lanarkbought 2 shearing hooks 1/8 each. Paid1/71/2bought from J. Muir a vest and treasures, bought 12 bushels of lime from Bredin, gave him a note for 5/. Dalhousie August 5th 1838.-Sabbath 5th an exceeding wet day... these are they who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 6th fair tho not much drought. James Brown Junr shearing wheat, Anne with James Brown Senr. Tuesday 7th Augt 1838 a fine day, airy. Wednesday 8th miserere mihi, my wheat, pease, and barley ripe—cutting in the meadow—attempted to put together the last of my hay but was disappointed by ill nature, 0 miserere mihi. George Easton. -a fine harvest day. Thursday 9th Augt Disappointment! Disappointment!! Disappointment!! G. Easton—a fine day. Friday 10th August 1838- a noble day. This morning commenced cutting hay in James Brown's on shares, George Easton. Saturday 11th August. Last night saw fire flies. Mrs. Edward Laverty has been badly this considerable time, she has not been able to nurse her child. She has been at her father's these 2 weeks. Mrs. Brown has the child about 4 P.M. a tremendous shower. Sabbath 12th a fine day, Monday 13th this is the first day of moor fowl shooting. Dull, like rain mowing hay. Tuesday 13th August 1838. 0 miserere mihi. Dalhousie August 14th 1838. Last night considerable frost..a clear day, finished cutting *Rev. 7-14 �41 hay this day. G. Easton. Wednesday 15th on Sabbath morning the wolves killd and ate Tam's Tup-* a little frost and a fine day. Thursday l6th Aug. a complete wet day- no work can be done. Friday 17th August, Jenny shearing with James Brown Sr..a fine day. G. Easton. Dominie. Saturday August 18th a fine day, put in my pease. Sabbath 19th a fine day Monday 20th Shearing barley and oats, a noble harvest day. G. Easton. Tuesday 21st of August 1838- Edward Laverty's Son was baptized. Sabbath Aug. 19th I838. G. Easton, a fine day. 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th all warm weather- shearing oats- Sabbath 26th a fine dayCanning from Ramsey visiting sick- a daft man. Monday 27th was at Perth. Led by a fool. Rain. Tuesday 28th a fine day. Wednesday 29th August, a little frost yesterday morning. E. Conroy trapd and killd a large bear. Thursday August 30th Droughty. Friday 31st, Putting out dunga fine day. Dalhousie 1st September, Saturday 1838—-a fine day—-finished my dung. Sabbath 2nd a fine clear day. high wind. This day Tam conroy killd anotther bear. His kingdom ruleth over all. Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 3rd all corn and potatoes frosted, very hard frost- this day cut my corn. Tuesday 4th this day sow my fall wheat, plowing it in, a fine day yesterday. Got all my crop into the barnyard. Wednesday 5th Sept. 1838. a noble day, finished my wheat today. 0 miserere Mihi. George Easton. Jenny at Lanark getting Macintyre's Grape mended. Thursday 6th Septr. Ned finished his wheat on 5th Septr., and exceeding hot day. Jess helping Macintosh to clean land. this day threshd beans. Friday 7th Sept. 1 8 3 8 - 0 mihi, 0 me, G. Easton. a fine day. 0 miserere Mihi. Geo. Easton. Saturday 8th Septr 1 8 3 8 , yesterday & today Jas. Brown putting out dung for wheat- a fine day. Sabbath 9th this day the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed at John Crawford's, 12 con.* of Dalhousie. 54 Communicants, 60 in all. Monday 10th dull, like rain. Tuesday Septr 11th no rain, a fine day. Wed. Septr 12th a noble day- this day Lucky McTodd's Quilting bee. Dalhousie. September 12th 1 8 3 8 . 0 miserere Mihi. Tell me ye Sons of happiness, 0 tell me, ye who are redeemed by the blood of our Exalted Lord, ye who were once in the vale of miserytempted like myself- who have overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of your testimony- tell me how to escape the wrath to come!! harken to the Voice of Eternal Wisdom. G. Easton. Thursday 13th a fine day. G. Easton. Friday 14th This day got all my corn in and in good order- anobleday. Saturday 15th Septr - Was at Lanark. Sabbath 16th a fine day. Monday 17th Again a noble day, Tuesday 18th Jess & David at Currie's Mill. Dull, I am afraid we will not see the.Eclipse of the Sun which takes place to-day- we all saw it. Wednesday 19th A clear day. John Conroy this day got my *1Tam's Tup— possibly his brother Tom's ram. *2 con.- concession �ashes. Thursday a most noble day. they rose at 9. #1 Dalhousie September 21st 1 8 3 8 - Last night saw the 7 stars Friday 21st- a noble day. ploughing. Saturday 22nd. Septr. kept school, a small shower last night- a fine day. Monday 24th Brot 2 loads of stones & broke my cart. Cold, no frost, Tuesday 25th Septr A. Park fixing ray house- a fine day. Wednesday 26th Septr 1838- a fine day, Macintosh taking the Magistrate's advice. Thursday 27th Macintosh gone to Perth, a soft day. Friday 28th yesterday driving dung- to-day ploughing, a dull soft day. Saturday 29th was at Lanark. Got David's boots. a fine day. Neil Campbell funkit* by fall wheat after fall. us. Revd Dr. Gemmill 1 Peter 1st-17th.* Mr. Macalister. Monday Oct. 1st a noble day, ploughing and commenced digging ray potatoes. George Easton. Tuesday Octr 2nd. a noble day, digging potatoes. Dalhousie 3rd October 1 8 3 8 Wednesday Octr 3rd Was at Archie's Dam. Thursday 4th high, south wind. Digging potatoes. Friday 5th finished my potatoes, 187 buahels.- this day was Dalhousie fair, plenty of Grog and beer. I sold my oxen to James Beveridge, price 12-15 payable 5th 0ctr 1839--a fine day. Saturday 6th Thunder pretty close. Dull and dark with high wind. Like a stormno storm. Sabbath 7th first frost- cold. Monday 8th cold- a frost morning, Macintosh & Jess at Perth. Tuesday this day in Lanark- Fair. Heard Upper Canada Friday 5th Octr 1 8 3 8 , a soft wet day.- was at Lanark Fair. Wedneaday 10th a dull day. Thursday n t h a soft day. John Smith building my Lumhead- rain. Friday 12th my Lumhead finished* John away home. Snow, rain and hail--heavy snow. Saturday 13th October 1 8 3 8 . Yesterday Nairn's Bee. Hard frost. Ground covered with Snow. Sabbath 14th a cold day- Wind North. Dalhousie Oct 18th 1838. Thursday 18th this day shot at a dog belonging to Jas. Brown and wounded it but it ran away- a fine day, Friday i9th October 1 8 3 8 an exceeding wet day. Macintosh at the Mill and Lanark. Saturday 20th SoftSabbath 21st he shall choose our inheritance for us, Revd Dr. Gemmilla fine day. Monday 22nd a fine day, Tuesday 23rd a soft day. Wednesday 24th Soft all day. Thursday 25th Covered my barn- a wet morning- c o l d . Friday 26th This day Allan Stewart and Jane Ellis Gray is married at St. Andrew's by the Revd Dr. Gemmill. Dull, no rain. Saturday 27th a fine day. Sabbath 28th this day cold, snow. Sermon by Mr. Macalister. Monday 29th Ground white, heavy snow. Tues. Hard frost. Wednesday Sabbath 30th a fine d Note: Allan Stewart and Jane Ellis Gray grandparents of Mrs. Merle Betes. #1 the Pleides- the seven daughte whose names were Alycone,Celaeno, Electra, Mala, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, and Taygeta. They were transformed into the group of stars, the invisible seventh, or lost one, Merope, concealingherself out of shame for having loved a mortal. �31st very hard frost. Thursday November 1st, 1 8 38 very frosty with heavy snow. Friday Soft- Saturday 3rd a fine day, wet at night. Sabbath 4th God is my portion.* Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 5th a fine day - this day Robt Macintosh kills his pigs. Dalhousie Tuesday Nov 6th 1 8 3 8 a wet day- anow all night. Wednesday 7th Deep anow, anow and rain all day- rain at night Thursday 8th an exceeding wet day. Friday 9th Snow. James Brown's (Senr) firewood Bee. Saturday 10th November 1 8 3 8 a fine day. Sabbath 11th Cold. Monday 12th Soft. Tuesday 13th a wet day. Last night James Shields & Barny came up from Montague. Wednesday 14th a little frost. Thursday 15th fresh. Friday & Saturday Laying my barn floor. Sabbath i8th Snow. God is my position for and ever. Monday 19th frosty Tuesday 20th snow all day. Wednesday 21st Still snow blasts, Thursday 22nd. a cold day. Friday 23rd a fine Winter day. Friday30th Last week frosty, 3 inches snow. my steers at the Mill. Saturday December 1st a cold day. Sabbath 2nd. Soft no sermon. Monday moderate. Tuesday 3rd heavy anow all day. Wednesday 4th yesterday no snow, this day snow all day. Thursday 5th from this to Wednesday 12th December very cold weather, this is an exceeding cold day, drifting hard. Jess and my steers at Perth. Thursday 13th Cold, high wind. Tuesday 18th heavy snow this morning, threshd out my fall wheat. Wednesday 19th kept as a Day of fasting. December 31st 1838- from 19th to this day hath been hard frost and almost constant snow. Snow 2 feet deep. This day my school visited by my Trustees. G. Easton. January 1st 1839 Jany 2nd Since Monday night to the end of Wednesday a conatant fuddle* ^Thursday 3rd rather soft. Friday 4th frosty. Saturday 5th carried a bushel of wheat to Bredin. Sabbath 6th was at the funeral of E. Laverty child. Friday January 4th 1639. Monday 7th Dalhousie. Town meeting, heavy rain. Tuesday 8th frosty put a rick of hay into the barn. Wednesday 9th a frosty Day. Thursday Jan. 10th soft. Friday 11th Excessive rain, went to Perth, got wet, came home Saturday 12th. Sabbath 13th frosty and continued till Thursday 17th- Moderate frost, Friday 18th 1839. Tuesday 22nd. since the 18th very hard frost. Excessive frosty. Wed. 23rd Excessive stormy & frost intolerable, as great frost I think as I ever saw. Thursday 24th very frosty. Friday 25th was at Lanark. sold 4 bushels of oats @ 2/ per bus. Saturday 26th Heavy snow. Sabbath 27th Snow excessive. Dalhousie January 31st 1839. Saturday 26th snow began to fall and fell and blew without intermission till Monday morning 28th when roads were all blocked up and we have wrought on the roads shoveling & breaking them up these 3 days; this day is more 1*Lamentations 3-24 2* fuddle- confusion �moderate but frosty. Friday February 1st 1839, an excessive frosty day.- from this until Friday Feby 8th hath been as Severe weather as I ever saw, high winds & drifting constantly. This day Feby 8 more mild. Saturday 9th Library issue, a stormy day. Sabbath 10th very frosty. Monday, Still frosty. Tuesday 12th very cold. Wednesday 13th rather soft. Thursday 14th Snow but soft. Friday 13th a soft day. Feby 17th we have heard this day of the death of Janet Stevenson.*1 Wednesday 20th this morning Wm Todd left Dalhousie probably foreverSic transit Gloria *2 heavy snow. Thursday 21st moderate. Friday 22nd was at Arch. Nairn's at a meeting of Lession. Saturday 23rd Soft; thawing. Sabbath 24th from 23rd of Feby till the 27th thawing every Day. Feby 27th was at Dr. Gemmill's at night and got receipts from James Mair & Go. & John Mair,Sutor.*3 Lanark. Thursday Feby 28th more cold; Excessive cold. Friday March 1st 1839 The Library General Meeting, G. Easton, Librarian. Thursday 7th this week hath been soft, this day wind south. Friday March 8th soft, R. Mcintosh and Jess at Currie's Mill with his oxen and my steers, 27 bushels. Saturday 9 at St. Andrew's fixing books. Sabbath 10th and Monday 11th both very fresh. Dalhousie March 12th 1839. Tuesday 12th like a change. Wednesday 13th Jenny has a sore beeling ear, Mrs. Brown's Quilting Bee. Thursday 14th Last night rain, this morning frost. Friday 15th 0 miserere mihi, a fine day. Saturday 16th at St. Andrew's fixing books; frosty. Sabbath, frosty & this day took in my last hay into the barn. Tuesday 19th Still frost. Wednesday 20th frosty, like a change. Thursday 21st rain this night, went to Lanark on my way to Perth. Friday Jess and I in Perth. Saturday 23rd Came home. Sabbath 24th frosty. Monday 25th frosty. Tuesday 26 thawing, Wednesday 27th this day 2 of my geese died, soft. Dalhousie March 28th 1839 Dull, like a change. Yesterday Jas. Rodger had a cow died. Friday 29th rain and freezing, the earth Altogether one sheet of ice. We cannot go to Sherrif's this day. G. Easton. Saturday, March 30th this day Mrs. Cumming, Robt and John's mother was buried, she was a very old woman. Sabbath 31st frosty. Monday 1st April 1839. a good sugar day. Yesterday Jane Crosbie absconded from her house and put the neighborhood in a sad fright. Tuesday 2nd was at Lanark, brought the Colonist, warm, roads bad, sugar. Wednesday 3rd a fresh day. Thursday 4th Jane Gold raging mad, a fine day, almost no frost, not frosty enough for good sugar. Friday 5th not a good sugar day, too warm. Dalhousie April 6th 1839 Snow almost gone, weather very hot, this day Brocky calved a bull, a fine warm day. Sabbath 7th 1839 - Wind north, like frost, heard Puddocks, and mosquitoes plenty. Monday 8th High north wind. Stiff frost. G. Easton. Tuesday 9th April 1839 a fine day. Wednesday 10th a fine fresh day. 1* Possibly his wife's mother in Scotland *2- Sic transit Gloria - So be it with Glory *3- Sutor, shoemaker, cobbler �Thursday 11th Still fresh & good weather. Friday 12th April some frost, cold. Saturday 13th Library issue, first day I served out the books. George Easton, a fine day. Sabbath 14th was at Poland. Monday 15th This morning Robt. Rodger Libbet*1James Brown's foal, frosty. Tuesday 16th This day Wm Hay builds his house- Got it done- a cold day. Wednesday 17th very frostylike snow. Thursday a fine day. James Paul drawing stones to young Jamie Machin's Lum. This day we began to plow. Friday 19th this day Riggy & Cherry each calved an heifer, a fine day. This week got the first of our Lambs. We have got three, April 19, 1839. George Easton. Dalhousie April 20th 1839. a cold frosty day. Sabbath 21st more mild. Monday 22nd this morning sowd a bushel of pease, Matthew Easton ploughing them in, busy ploughing. Tuesday 23rd a real good day. Wednesday 24th This day heard Upper Canada. rain this day, this is the first rain this spring. Thursday 25th on Tuesday 23rd Mr. Morris store in Perth was burnt to the ground. a severe loss to the country. It is reported among the heathen and Gashmir saith it, one of our most enlightened neighbors went to James McLaren and after he knew he had sold his oxen unto J. Lorimer offered him more- and to pay cash down for them but McLaren was more of an honest ran than break his promise. I would say to such a man. Honi soit Qui Mal-y-[sense]. a cold wet day. Friday 26th a fine day. Saturday 27th frosty- fencing. Sabbath 28th a fine day. Monday- dull. Tuesday 30th yesterday & today Matthew Easton chopping, heavy rain last night. Last night Jane Gold ran off. she said she was bound for Perth jail. Dalhousie May 1st 1839 Last night Jane Gold came from Lanark with Conroy and R. Macintosh, this day sowd my spring wheat. G. Easton. Thursday 2nd. a fine day, sowd oats. Friday 3rd snowing, busy delving. Saturday May 4th sowd pease, excessive frosty. Sabbath 5th May, 1839, 0 miserere mi, an exceeding wet morning. Monday 6th some snow. This morning sowd oats. Tuesday 7th was at Lanark. Wednesday 8th Cold with rain. Thursday 9th sowd the last of my oats, Library issue- Sabbath 12th Mr. Fairbairn preached at St. Andrew's. Monday 13th a wet day- Tuesday 14th Logging for potatoes in the windfall. Wednesday 15th Ditto both days frosty mornings. Thursday 16th a fine day, ploughing in the windfall for potatoes. George Eaaton. Friday 17th Last night and this morning planted my corn, six quarts and a wee pickle, a fine day. Saturday 18th May 1839 Still some frost in the morning but a fine day. Dalhousie May 19th 1839.- Sabbath 19th- come from the 4 winds 0 breath & breathe upon these slain that they may live. Rev Dr. Gemmill. Monday 20th a fine day- this day J. Brown sowd barley. Tuesday 21st May 1839, rain, fine shower, planted a few taties. Wednesday 22nd was logging- Thursday 23rd, this morning had a sheep 1* Libbet- geld- castrate. sowd o �46 died. Dull, like rain. Friday 24th, yesterday planted common beans- heavy rain- this day a fine clear day. Saturday 25th was working at A. Nairn's dama fine day. Sabbath 26th a fire day. Saw fire flies this nightMonday 27th a wet day- Tuesday 28th busy sowing turnips. Wednesday 29th a wet morning- a dull day. Thursday 30th a fine day, plowing in the windfall for potatoes. Friday 31st May 1839- a fine day, plowing still for potatoes. Saturday June 1st 1839 G. Easton, a dull wet day, planting potatoes. and shot a crow. George Easton. Sabbath 2nd. wherein was offered a crucified Savior. Monday 3rd. a fine day, planting potatoes, 0 miserere mihi. Dalhousie June 4th 1839. I have not had no school meeting and I hope I will have none. George Easton. At Mr. James Fair's at General Training- a fine day. Wednesday 5th a dull, damp day, about Margaret Rodger, 0 tempera, 0 mores*1Thursday 6th June a dull wet Damp Day. Friday 7th June 1839. Excessive warm. Saturday 8th awful' wet. sowd Sabbath 9th a wet day. Monday 10th a fine day, hoeing corn, Tuesday June 11th a fine day. Wednesday 12th this morning E. Conroy killd a wolf, this morning, some frost. Thursday 13th cold & wet. Friday 14th a vary warm day. Saturday 15th June 1839 workd at the roads, first Day. Dalhousie June 16th 1839 a fine day, cold Monday 17th a good day. J. Thomson going to look for land. Tuesday 18th This morning Jane Crosbie is away to Perth, a wet day. Last night we had a School Meeting when I declined keeping school any longer. I have kept school ten years. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 19th cold, just now have a shower. Geo. Easton. Thursday 20th June 1839. Hard frost. Friday 21st chopping, 0 miserere mihi, G. Easton. - a fine summer day. They have lodged Jane Crosbie in Perth jail on Tuesday 18th, she is out. Saturday 22nd working at the roads. Sabbath 23rd a fine day. Monday 24th this day Riggy at the Bull, Brocky on Saturday 22nd. Tuesday 25th a fine day. James Reid with a barrel of potash. *10 time, 0 death cress �Foreword The diaries of George Easton and Robert Setton Ogilvie are and other farm occupations. Included are personal notes which make the men and their families "come alive" for the reader and give an insight into 19th century life in the backwoods of British America. Neither man farmed before emigrating to Canada. They came from differing segments of Scottish society. George Easton was a weaver and a descendant of weavers. Robert Setton Ogilvie's family were descendants of Scottish lords and owned a glassworks in Glasgow. He came to Canada as a "remittance" man, a man with a lifetime income from Scotland. The men were alike in that they were Christian, educated, decent, perceptive, honest and law-abiding Scotsmen. In the old country they might not have met but in Canada they lived near each other and Robert married George's daughter, Anne. It was not an early marriage for Robert as he was 41 years old in May of the year 1847 when he came to Canada aboard the sailing ship "Rosina". His grandson, Robert Adam Ogilvie, DDS, stated to Marjorie Ogilvie Haugner that the reason for his emigration to Canada was to go ahead and make a place for his sister, Eleanor Dixon Ogilvie, 31 and unmarried. Eleanor had taken to "hipping" a bit too much liquor at Glasgow parties and had become an embarrassment to her family in Scotland. Since Robert was not married he was chosen to be the one to solve the problem. Within two years Robert married Anne Easton, 25 years old, Eleanor married a Penman and had two girls, but both died of diphtheria at an early age. Eleanor left a tea set which, according to her wishes, is passed on to succeeding Eleanors. It is now owned by Verna Eleanor, Mrs. Ray Donaldson, nee Percy, of Lanark, Ontario. Robert and Anne had three sons and a daughter. George and Robert came to an area of fellow Scotsmen, land assigned to the Lesmahagow weavers but chosen by Robert. It was thin, rocky land, much like Scotland itself. Later Robert regretted coming to poor land when better land was available elsewhere. Yet both seemed to be reasonably happy and contented. Robert, who must have had a life of comparative ease in Scotland, wrote after twenty years as a humble farmer: "The additional experience of twenty, years has not shown me that there is any necessary connection between a life of toll and a life of wretchedness; and when I have found good men anticipating a better and happier time than either the present or the past, the conviction that in every period of the World History the great bulk of mankind must pass their days in labour has not in the least inclined me to skeptcism making me to husband out Life's tasks at the close, and keep the flame from working by repose." George Easton, after eleven years in Canada writes on a fine warm June day, " I am contented and tolerable happy, I am." Foreword and footnotes by Marjorie Ogilvie Haugner as well as typing for printing. Hand copy made from the Easton diary by Merle Percy Bates. � 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 George Easton Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Easton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Middleville Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830-1839 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, Lanark County, Dalhousie Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. George Easton Diary, 1830-1839 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 George Easton Diary, 1830-1839 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 7, 1830 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. George Easton Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text Poverty in Great Britain the first fifty years of the 19th century - was so great as to be almost unbelievable today. And terrible as it was in England and Scotland, conditions in Ireland were far worse. Great Britain had fought France for colonial and maritime supremacy, struggled to retain the rebelling American, colonies, faced Napoleon in battle and was struggling to hold posts in British America. The weight of taxation for these wars fell like a plague upon the people. The depressions following the Napoleonic wars dropped wages of Glasgow weavers to shillings per week. In 1803 their wages had been twenty-five shilli In 1820 in Paisley and Lanark, Scotland, 12,000 out of 30,000 fam- ilies were on the Poor Laws, relief. In England people were suffering. In Ireland, where 90% were in agriculture, over-population became a pro- blem. Continuous wars had kept the population down in the British Isles. Births and deaths were equal, but better food and improved medical care caused births to exceed deaths so that England and Wales grew from 7M in 1763 to 13 3/4 M in 1 8 3 1 . In Scotland the warring of the Highland lords, which had kept their numbers down, was outlawed. Tenants on their farms had been counted wealth but with the outlawing of the warring the lords turned to sheep Raising and potato farming and people were in excess. At one time during a riot they tried to chase the sheep into the sea. At the close of the war of 1812-14, the British government attempted to solve the major problems of unemployment and industrial depression at home and an uncertain peace with Americans abroad by an emigration scheme to settle the great wilderness north and west of the Rideau River. This would be a second line of defense-against Americans beyond the more settled area near the St. Lawrence River. The reasons for George Easton emigrating to Canada were tied to economic conditions of that time. Weaving until the last half of the 18th century was a "cottage" industry. Weavers worked on looms in their own homes. Power machinery and labor-saving devices developed during the last half of the 18th century started a movement that swept him into factories, crowded him into segregated communities and lowered his wages until the whole family had to work to make a living. The weavers formed societies to urge the government to action. Lord Hamilton, their House of Commons representative presented their signed petition showing that their wages could not support their fam- ilies. 1200 hundred persons were located who wished to emigrate. Lord Bathurst wrote to Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada stating that 1200 settlers would emigrate from Scotland to locate near Perth and the Rideau. The British government would assist them with Lesmahagow Society and on Sabbath June 19, 1820 his charge of "170 souls" set forth on the sailing ship "Prompt". Together the ship "Prompt" and the ship "Commerce" carried the 1200 passengers. George Easton was 351/2years old; his wife, Janet, affectionately called Jenny, perhaps a Emigrant ships of the time were mainly Timber vessels, a shell of a sides of the ship and if there were sufficient room down the center. Other berths were 6' a berth, or 2 adults and 3 or 4 children. Belongings were placed in the aisles. Foreword p.2 �There were no port holes. Three hatch covers were opened in good weather. The bodies,andnocoolingexcept when the hatches were open. In the dark and foul cholera or dysentery. When sea-sickness struck the crowding became mor narrow sleeping spaces, surely sick in mind and body in thedarknessof the night and the rolling of the ship. In some cases passengers might not have a space until another died and death provided a space. Wooden chests or trunks carried their provisions, clothing and very few extras. According to government terms provisions, for each emigrant were to be: 18 lbs. beef; 42 lbs. biscuits, 132 lbs. oatmeal, 6 lbs. butter and 3 lbs. molasses which was to last about 84 days to Quebec. Perhaps twice a day the steward provided a few coals of char- coal in a container over which each family cooked their food. Some brought vinegar to break the taste of the brackish water. The Scottish women b the long davs at sea, and also woolen cloth to fashion coats and vests. The Scots brought a few precious books which later formed the beginning of the Dalhousie library at Watson's Corners, books such as: andothers.RobertOgilvie carried from Scotland the tiny diary used on board to record notes, a scroll roller, a book by Robert Burns, and a vest, all of which remain today. Toilet facilities consisted of a shrouded shoot at the rear of the weather conscientious captains ;had the passengers bring their bedding on deck to air it. Surely they had to take turns as many ships were dangerously over-loaded. Some passengers might not even be listed as the ship was already over the too generous limit of persons per ton of ship. Ninety-percent of emigrants came by steerage although somepersonsofrankcameincabinsforab by 1847 had risen to 65 shillings or about $15. Emigration was a choice for 12 harbormaster could tell an emigrant ship at gunshot distance by its odor. After land with pine and oak for the return trip, a lucrative business for shippers. Scots with the least to spend left the highlands for the lowlands, those next, in price went to Newfoundland then the Maritime colonies, then Quebec and beyond. The cost was by no means complete when they arrived in Quebec as passage by the new steamships up the St. Lawrence was expensive and they still had to go by bateau,aflat-bottomedtaperedriverboat,byfootorotherwiseuntiltheyreached,the land assigned trying and expensive. 800 miles could cost 15 pounds not counting provisions and baggage. Thosewhohadtochoosetheir land had additional problems. Sharpers abounded to remove any monies carried. At the docks in the old country some were "conned" into paying for passage, for. preferred berths, forfavours,onlytohavethes When they landed in the new country "land sharks" andagreatvarietyof"flee vagabond I befriended aboard theRosina".LandalongtheplainoftheSt.Lawrence was fertile, but this was alread Foreword p.3 �soon ran into the "Canadian Shield", and underlying formation of rock covered with scanty soil. Lord Dalhousie, the new governor-general, arranged that the 1820 newly surveyed, land which had been obtained from Indian tribes in 1819 by payment of an annuity. A few settlers had arrived in the Perth when the government paid an They set out for Lanark village over an almost impassable road and crossed the Mississippi River on scows. Surveys had been carlessly done. A chain was used to measure the land. At times links would break and the chain mended without the links, or a stretchy willow link added. Townships were generally ten miles square, subdivided into twelve concessions and those subdivided into twenty-seven lots each 200 acres except the last. Two families were generally assigned to a lot, thus each having 100 acres. A post was placed in the ground to mark the corner front and rear. Guides had to be hired to find the posts, several families going together to pay the fee of 5 or 6 shillings per day. Lanark was a dense forest with trees so tall that even when a clearing was made the light would not get in to dry the clearing. Bears, wolves, wolverines, wild cats, deer and partridge abounded. The British government retained rights to gold and silver and white Pine. At Dalhousie a group from the "Prompt" drew lots and settled a short distance from what was later called Watson's Corners. They were: James Martin, William Miller, Charles Bailey, James Watson, George Brown, Thomas Easton, George Easton, Peter Shields, James Donald, John Duncan, Andrew Park, James Park, John Todd, William Jack, Thomas Scott and Robert Forest. George Richmond, the teacher sent out with the society was killed during the winter by a falling tree. James Watson built a kind of storehouse to hold supplies for the incoming settlers. The govern- ment possibly supplied some of the stores the first winter. They were settled in a few days, twenty on the .first line or road between the 2nd and 3rd concession. By December there were twenty farm lots divided into town and park lots. Park lots were 25 acres each and lots of 10 acres each were reserved for mechanics. They erected a log schoolhouse. Under the leadership of Thomas Scott, who had emigrated with his wife and seven children, the St. Andrew's Society was formed and in 1829 St. Andrew's Hall, a log building covered with shingles, was built at Watson's Corners. A library was established by collections from settlers and a donation of L 100 from Lord Dalhousie. By 1832 there were 500 volumes including the Encyclopedia Britannica. While the Scots were not wealthy in worldly goods they were by no means impoverished mentally. To solve the loss by death of the teacher, George Richmond, George Easton, Lot 16, 3rd concession (Merle Bates says error here-4th concession) built a schoolhouse near his own dwelling and taught the boys and girls, his only pay being student work on Saturdays or after school. He taught for ten years.#1 The government had issued to each group of four families a grindstone and a cross-cut saw and whip saw. To each family was given an adze, a hinges, a scythe and swath, a reaping hook, a hay fork and 2 hoes, askilletandacampkettleandablanketfo #1However,ateacherwasprovidedforsomeyearsasGeorgeEastonbega �Foreword p.5 the tools were of poor quality, the axe unsuitable for cutting trees and fit only for "cutting pumpkins". The Yankees had the good tools, guns and axes, and at times an axe was available from an itinerant Yankee. The United Empire Loyalists taught the settlers how to fell trees so that the tops would be broken as little as possible and a hunter brought in a good American rifle and shot deer for the settlers. Girls were taught to spin wool and linen yarn for family use. Boys were taught to make fishing nets and tackle for use in the lakes and rivers. By 1829 none of the cash advances to the settlers had been paid and the government was withholding titles to the land. 300 settlers drew up a petition claiming remission of the payments, saying that Lanark was disadvantaged as it was cut off from navigable rivers, had barely land was not usable for agriculture. In 1835 the government sent a surveyor who said that because of the rocky nature the land was unfit for farming. In 1836 the settlers' debts of some L 22,000 were cancelled. Still, their situation was greatly improved from the homeland; larders were full of Indian corn, peas, wheat, oats and ham. They were well They were able to contribute for relief to the homeland. By oxen and cart they hauled wheat, corn, oats and rye which they had "threshed" to the mill where it was ground for family or animal use. They grew a large variety of vegetables with large supplies of turnips and potatoes the milk and butter, but also tallow for candles, leather for clothing and shoes. Sheep provided wool, lamb and mutton. An occasional bear, wolf, or raccoon added articles of warmth and beauty; goose down gave softness for pillows or comforters. Logs and rocks were there in abundance to build their home and "lum" or chimney. The logs provided fence material which was zig-zagged along the edge of their property. Thus when weaver's wives were asked if they were glad or sad to be in the new country, most were enthusiastic to praise their new circumstances and their joy to be "getting quat o' the prin wheel". Weaving must have been a noisy, dusty business. Cutting grain with the sickle and scythe was slow and difficult in the stump dotted land. There were no horses in the early days and few cows or oxen, and no sheep, but the settlers added these as soon as they could. Their plows were hard to pull and hard to guide. The V-shaped harrow was unwieldy. Hand made rakes were heavy and brought blisters, and the gnarled flails for grain brought bumps on the head. Women's work was never done. They rose early to prepare food, then worked in the fields. Washing, darning and cooking was done before dawn or after dark as the men slept. In winter they carded wool, spun yarn, wove linen and wool cloth. The day of blessing was the Sabbath, a day of rest. Mosquitoes were fierce. Cranberry marshes were snake-infested. Fevers and ague were common. The woods provided wild plums, gooseberries, currants, raspberries, strawberries, cherry and walnut trees and maple trees. Beautiful birds and flowers abounded. Roads were a continuing problem. Trees were felled and the logs rolled together to make a bone-jarring "cordur Settlers were responsible for the road past their place and also to serve "Statute Labour". Early fairs were well-attended and provided a place to sell cattle oxen and horses. Prizes were given for the best livestock, ploughing, fruits and vegetables, hemp, honey, maple syrup, the best "20 yds. offlannel"andbest"100ydsoflinen". �During "Training Day" the men gathered to be put through their exercises by a retired officer, none in uniform, with the exception of the officer, but in a great variety of bizarre outfits. Some were bare-footed, some with shoe-packs some with rope belts made of straw, and an assortment of strange hats. But the men were in earnest, and willing to defend flag and country. Pastimes for young people were swimming, quoit playing, wrestling, racing, games, a Scottish game called "shinny" that was similar to ice hockey, skating, snow-shoeing, sleighing and dancing. Trees were burned for wood ashes which were put into a "leach" with lime and water. The lye produced was boiled until thick. It was then poured into kettle drum shaped half-coolers. When cooled it looked like brown stone and was very hard. The potash cakes of 2 half-coolers could be fitted into a standard oak barrel and shipped that way. The barrel weighed 700 pounds and sold for about $40. Politically speaking settlers from the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, the villages of England, and the farms of Ireland came to the New World influenced by the conditions that had driven them from their homeland. They brought with them agitators for a more democratic form of government. Some Americans moved to Canada seeking land, or because of loyalty to the Crown. From the British Isles came those with love for the mother country, but with newer ideas, a desire for an improved Religiously speaking, Protestants came to the new country seeking to worship in accustomed ways, although in the new country Methodist ministers were an influence upon them. The Reformation was close within the memories of their ancestors, as with George Easton, whose ancestors had fled for their lives from Ireland. They were serious about their religion, fasted a day before partaking of communion. The Bible was interpreted quite literally. George Easton often quotes the Sunday text, or adds a verse from the Bible. He has definite ideas about his religion. Robert Ogilvie, while religious, is more tolerant. Yet, Robert Adam Ogilvie tells that when he cut his lip falling on a wheel- barrow he was using one Sunday, his father John, son of Robert, told him the wrath of God struck him down for breaking the Sabbath. Socially, these British, with dignity, decency and courage established civilized communities among the stumps north of the St. Lawrence, quickly organized community governments, church, school and library facilities and helped each other establish themselves in the wilderness. "Raising" bees for home and barn, "quilting" bees, and bees for many other uses made cooperation among them a necessity. They took up clearing the land, building log houses for family or stock use, and plowed the land. From the beginning of a few pounds of wheat they were soon planting bushels of grains. Taverns were common. Robert Louis Stevenson explains the cold damp of Scotland creating a tendency to stop at a cozy tavern for a warming drink. The same might be true of the chill damp wind north of the St. Lawrence. Robert Ogilvie would be annoyed if Anne did not bring home a bottle when she went to town. Later a "stopping place" as the settlers called it, was built near the Ogilvie place and Robert would stop for a drink, and might even bring friends home. He was from a social environment in Scotland and carried a part of that convivality with him. Anne was not always approving. Foreword p.6 �Foreword P.7 Janet Stevenson Easton and her girls must have had an artistic flare as they made and sold hats in addition to the butter and farm produce. Also, they sewed complicated garments, such as a "Phila bors. George might be called to pray for a child. The Ogilvie diary is mostly confined to farm matters. It must have been in an available place as the children write their names in it at times. After Robert's last entry the diary is carried on by his son, John. A bit of humor is shown between Robert and Anne when she leaves with the recipe and the comment "it is then fit for EATING". He must have put his thoughts in pencil before preparing a will for his wife, leaving what he has to her. George Easton seems to write in his account after meals, so that additional notes are added within a day. While Robert must have confined his views regarding world affairs to his wife and friends, George at times notes them in his diary. Affairs dealing with the Rebellion of 1837, a writing by the fiery Louis Joseph Papineau - him, as is the crowning of Princess Victoria. Americans and Canadians today take pride in their unarmed frontier, and their joint waterways, an achievement not of disarmament but of diplomacy and statesmanship. Many situations have arisen to create antagonism among hot-heads but statesmen such as Lord Durham, Daniel Webster and Lord Asburton and General Winfield Scott have helped create a common community of nations each seeking its own destiny. The final passing of the Webster-Ashburton treaty finally settled border disputes and brought peace. (Aug. 9, 1842) The War of 1812 emphasized neutrality but did not settle serious problems. In the Rebellion of 1837 the conflict of self-government came to a head. Canada was divided into Upper and Lower portions with differing ideas and customs. Lower Canada consisted of the Eastern portion near Quebec and also south of the St. Larwence. It was peopled by the French, less literate and under a large landowner-tenant segneurial system. The French portion felt dominated by the English portion of the government. Upper Canada consisted of land below the Ottawa River and of the western portion north of the St. Lawrence and was peopled by persons from the British Isles. The Rebellion began in the Lower portion and later spread to the Upper portion. Reformers such as Louis Joseph Papineau and William Lyon Mackenzie encouraged rebellion against the British system and favoring the American system of government. A "patriot" army was recruited in the United States and Canada and funds raised. Buffalo, N.Y. and Detroit, Mi. were centers of recruitment. Feelings in the United States were mixed. The government, press, and most people felt that what Canada did was their business and that the peace following the War of 1812 should not be broken. However, a general feeling existed of close ties toward Upper Canada, even though it was Lower Canada which was more rebellious. Americans tended to think that Englishmen anywhere were capable of governing themselves without outside help, and were naive concerning the development of the idea to come of Commonwealth. The Upper Canadian reform movement was a reaction against the attempt to establish a privileged class and church. The Lower Canadian movement was an expression of the French Canadian will to survive. William Lyon Mackenzie in his paper the Advocate called for reform in 1822. L.J. �Foreword p.8 Papineau was against Lord Dalhousie who was governor of Canada in 1819 and for rights of French Canada and opposed the government on money matters. church and customs were to prevail in the French portion. After the forming of the Patriot army various small skirmishes took place but the British government strengthened the military and put down the rebellion. In the main, however, it was solved by diplomacy, aided by the opinions of the majority of Americans and Canadians. The hanging of two generals of the Patriot army is mentioned. Peter Matthews, father of 15 children, and with a wife; and Sam Lount, father of 7 children, and his wife, Elizabeth, who kneeled in court to beg and pray for the release of her husband, were hanged Apr. 12, 1838 outside the Toronto jail. A military leader of the Patriot array mentioned was Rensselaer Van Rensslaer of Albany, N.Y., appointed by Mackenzie to head the Patriot army, a dissipate 27 year old genius who knew nothing of military tactics and would not take advice. The log house built by George and Janet Easton has since been buried on their land, Lot 16 of the 4th concession of Dalhousie. Robert and Anne Ogilvie are buried in unmarked graves in the St. Andrew's churchyard of Watson's Corners, Ontario, Canada. A memorial plaque tells of the early settlers. The Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus. The holidays of Christmas and Easter had pagan origins and are not mentioned in the Bible. Therefore they were not observed in the Cal- vinist churches. Even music was not used. Influences of the Roman church were avoided. It was not until the settlers had been exposed to German and Mennonite factions that these holidays were observed. Note that George Easton makes no mention of the two holidays, nor does he speak of church music. It is possible that Psalms may have been sung but there is no mention of it. A change in church membership is indicated by the little "Methodist Hymn Book" dated 1902 left by Janet Horn Ogilvie, wife of John Ogilvie, son of Robert Setton Ogilvie. Descendants of the families have been and are successful, law-abiding persons. Teaching has been the choice of a number; various professions, business and farming are other occupations. Some have moved to the United States. Emigration appears to have been the right decision. ��Exerpt from George Easton's Diary April 22, 1844 To give a true account of my father's family and to let my sons know their origin, is what I cannot well do. All I know is in 1641, two hundred years ago, our forefathers resided in the County of Antrim, in swate little Ireland and were compelled to flee for their lives, the Papists under that bloodthirsty Popish ruffian Sir Phelim O'Neal having commenced to massacre the Protestants and were sparing neither sex nor age. Our family consisting of an old man and his wife and only son, having found means to escape the swords of their enemies, left their native country and all that was dear to them and came to Scotland, Crossford, being weavers to trade, they lived there enjoying that peace they could not find in their own country. There the old man and his wife breathed their last and were buried in the churchyard of Lanark, County town, Upper ward of Clydesdale. But the first of our ancestors that I have any knowledge of, is David Easton, the grandson of that young man who fled with his Parish of Lanark, in or about the year 1759. George Easton, his son, lived in or about the year 1785. Matthew Easton, his son, lived at Harperfield, a weaver to trade. He resided likewise in Kirkfieldbank and died in Crossford, all in the parish of Lesmahagow, August 7th, 1837. The above Matthew Easton and Janet Wilson were married Feb. 27, 1784. Their family is as follows: George Easton born Nov, 21st, 1784 (writer of the diary) David Easton, born July 15th, 1787 Anna Easton, born July 17th 1790 Thomas Easton,born March 2nd, 1793* Agnes Easton, born Aug. 9th 1796 Margaret Easton, born Jan. 12th 1802 Janet Easton, born Feb. 21st, 1805 George Easton was brought up and spent his youth at Harperfield and was married 7th of July 1809 to Janet Stevenson, resided some time in Harelbank, spent his life in the parish of Lesmahagow, till the year 1820, when he emigrated to Dalhousie, in the County of Lanark in the District of Bathurst and Province of Upper Canada, British America, where he now resides, has two sons, David Easton and Matthew George Easton, and my desire is that every succeeding generation transmit their names and continue the geneology of their sons, and hand down a written account to every succeeding generation. Witness my hand. George Easton *ThomasEaston-lived near George and in the diary is also called Thos., Tom or Tam. �Exerpt from George Easton's Diary �GEORGE EASTON'S DIARY 1830 Mon. June 7th- A very warm day, some rain. Tues. 8th- Wind and a clear day, Isabella & Jess at Rob't Wallace's planting potatoes. Tom. A. saw my lamb that was cut, can hardly walk this night. J.B. opened the wound. Wed. 9th. A clear warm day. Isobella planting potatoes with Cooper Rob. My potatoes all planted by the first of June. 20 bus. Thurs. 10- Gloom in the morning, a fine warm day. Last night heavy rain. 11- A very warm day this day. We were at the mill. Sat. 12th- Working at the roads, first day StatuteLabours.*1A warm day, my heifer would have taken the bull. Got a pig from Joseph Hetherington on Thurs, 10th of June. Sabbath 13th- A dull warm morning, some rain, a warm day, Monday morning some rain, warm & dull. Tues. 15th- Clear with wind, I have a sore finger, cannot work. An excessive hot day. Corn looking backwards, at least a fortnight. Jennie at Cooper Rob's for a cheese vat. Got a milking Cozie *2 from John Thomson on Thursdaylast being June 10th, 1830. Wed. 16th.-A warm morning, some drops of rain. Hoeing corn. Wrote a letter for R. Rae. Dated 10th June, 1830. Received one from John Stevenson June-14. A very warm day. June 17th- An exceeding warm d a y . Hoeing corn. Hoeing once over done this night. G. Easton Saw constellation above the trees*3on Tues. June 15th 1830. Fri. 18th. -High wind. Burning and cleaning for turnips.*4 A fine day all over. Sat. 19th- Worked upon the roads. Second Statute Labour. Brought in ashes. Sabbath 20th June 1830. A cold dull day. Mon. 21-.High wind and rain. Planted cabbage. Averywetday. Tues.22-; Got a pig from Thos. Scott, a very wet d a y . Wed. 23-. A dull morning, threatening rain, at 10 o'clock A.M. Heavy rain. G. Brown at the wool carding at Watson's Mill. Thurs. 24- A very warm day. Got the log out of my finger this morning, length Fri. Dull & warm. Saturday, Dull, threatening rain. Received a letter from Michael Templeton last night, dated 23 March 1830. Sabbath 27- rain. Mon. 28- terrible rain this morning. Bill & Tom went to the Wool Mill. Tues. 29- went to Perth, Some rain. Wed. 30th appeared before Board of Education. Left Perth, came to Armstrongs', no rain. Thurs. 1- Came home, rain, heavy rain. Fri.2- A very warm day this day. Commenced school keeping a second year. Cleaning land for turnips. Joseph in this day with a barrel of potash. George Easton. Sent away a letter to Robt. Rae, Dated 10th June on Thursday July 13t, 1830. Sat. 3. Some rain. Library issue. *1 Statute Lab *2 *3 *4 Turnips, also called Swedish turnips - rutebega for animal feed �Sabbath July 4th- High wind. Robert Wallace, Son to Andrew Wallace, departed this life on Saturday, July 3, 1830. The heifer took the bull Friday July 2. Geo. Easton Monday- 5th- very warm. Jas. & Betty Shields hoeing corn, a thunder- storm about 2 o'clock. David Millar departed this life Sabbath July 4th, funeral Tuesday July. 6. Tues. 6th- very warm this day. Libby at the Carding machine, Jess at the Mill. Cherry took the bull this day. Wed. 7th. Sowed turnips.*1 Dull, threatening rain, G. Easton. Saw Thurs, 8th- A fine day. Kept the school till midday, went to Lanark with Jess & purchased necessaries for the Celebration of the Lord's Supper. Fri.9th- Kept as a fast. Sat. 10th- a fine day. Sabbath 11th- the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Dalhousie by Dr. Gemmill being the seventh time in this town- ship. On Nov. 14th 1824; Nov, 6th 1825; Oct, 29th 1826; Oct. 25th 1827; July 13th 1828; Aug. l6th 1829; and on July 11th 183O; by the Rev, Dr. Gemmill of Lanark. Sabbath July 11th.- 1830. A fine day, no rain, G. Easton. Mon. 12th- very warm. Some rain. Tues. 13th. At the mill. Some rain. Wed. 14th. Very wet during the night. Showery during the day. Very Thurs. 15th. Bell at Lanark, the rest hoeing corn, very warm. Fri. 16th.- Very warm this day. John Callender was married to Janet Millar and took her up beyond Mrs. Angus' place, but I think they won't stop long. George Easton Sat. 17th- An excessive hot day, hoeing corn these days hath been very warm, a burning sun. G.E. Sabbath 18th. Excellent weather, a very-hot day. George Easton. Monday 19th July- Saw a good deal of damage done to my grain by cattle. Some rain last night, this day very hot. 5 days excessive hot weather, burning hot. Could hardly work. Tues. 20th July- hot, hot weather, burning hot. Saw my corn silk this day. Wed. 21st. Commenced cutting hay this day. Excessive hot. Wm. Steele came to John Thompsons last night being 20th July. Corn looking very well. Thurs. 22nd. A noble day, cutting hay. Fri. 23rd- cutting hay, a fine day. Geo. Easton. Commenced shearing, cut 2 stooks or rye.*2 Saturday 24th- warm with some rain. G. Easton. But turned out a noble day till about 5 o'clock P.M. when one of the heaviest showers fell I have witnessed and a very wet night. My hay mostly cut and all exposed. Sabbath 25th- A dull, damp morning, some rain, a wet day. Monday 26th- Incessant rain all day. Wind easterly. No Sermon yesterday, rain so heavy the Minister could not come. A mistake, he came. Geo. Easton. Sermon in the afternoon by Dr. G. Tues. 27th- rain all night and a dull damp day, some rain, a fine afternoon, was obliged to shake out my hay again, being sore wasted and spoiled with rain. This day Jas. Hood had a child taken away by death, the chincough and bowelhive being the means. *2 stooks- a sh *1turnips-possiblyrutabegas, "Swedish turnips", f �Wed. 28th-Not a very promising day. Threateneing rain. My coat in Lanark. G. Easton. William Steel left Dalhousie for Kingston July 27th, 1830. Working in Perth. Thurs. 29th. Got my coat and Bible. Ricked#1 hay. Tues. 27th- cut barley. 9 stooks after 13 cuts. Friday 30th- A clear, warm day, people busy with their hay. Gaven Baillie married this day to Mary Munro. Wedding in the St. Andrews Hall. "Faichney is no more#2 Well he was a free-hearted fellow." Bell and Jess at Mr. Parks working. George Easton. Saturday 31st- Dull, threatening rain. A good deal of rain, ready for harvest. Hay no all secured. George Easton. Myself chopping. Lassies shearing rye. A fine afternoon. Sabbath, August 1st. 1830. A noble day. 16,000 Emigrants arrived at Quebec at thisdate(June2[?]) Monday 2- Last night a loud thunderstorm and some rain, this day a clear, warm day. Shearing rye and cutting rye, and cutting hay. Thomas helping me in the morning to cut hay. George Easton. My rye all cut this day. 20 stooks. Commenced shearing wheat Tuesday 3rd. Arrived at Quebec of settlers, July 2,- 840. Finished hay cutting this day, a very warm day. Wednesday 4th- Looking dull, a fine harvest day till about 10 o'clock A.M. Came on a heavy shower. This day Rickd the last of my hay. Done before the rain. A thunderstorm in the afternoon. George Easton. Thursday 5th- A fine morning, shearing wheat, a noble day. Friday 6th- Chopping to Robert Sherriff. My young cow at the bull. A fine day. Saturday 7th- Library issue, a thunderstorm and heavy rain in the afternoon. Sabbath 8th- A very wet morning. "Numquam Arescire",#3 the Clyde Motto-G.E. Monday 9th- A good day, a fine harvest day. Tuesday 10th- A very warm day, this day put in all my rye. Shearing oats. Saw fireflies last night. Wednesday August 11th, 1830- a very wet day, Saw fireflies last night. G.E. Thursday 12th- Bell hearing with Mr. Mclntyre Esq. Jenny with Thomas, No Esq., a better day. Mr. Cochrane from Kirkfield in Dalhousie, Wednesday, July 11th being St. James fair day in old Lanark, Scotland. G.E. Received 10 bushels of lime from Mr. Jas. Muir and delivered him 21/2bushels of corn. Thursday 12th August 1830. Friday Aug. 13th- Bell with Mr. George Brown, driving up wheat, a fine Saturday August 14th 1830. Shearing spring wheat, a very warm day. This day quit keeping school for two weeks. Until August, that is to commence again on the 30th of August, 1830. Sabbath 15th- A good day. Monday l6th-Bell and Jess at James Parks. Jenny at Thomas'. A thunder- storm about midday, chopping myself. Thunder very close and loud. Tuesday 17th-Bell and Jess at James Park, a fine day. Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th, putting in wheat. Friday 20th at the Mill. Came home on Saturday 21st, finished shearing our crop, fine weather. 1# Ricked- placed in stacks 2#Faichney is no more- Faith and it is no more. 3# Numquam Arescire- Never stop(flowing as a river) Richard Dell, principal archivist for the Strathclyde Regional Council states that he cannot find this motto anywhere in the records of the city of Clyde or in the Clyde Port Authority, which began the improvement of the navigation in 1758. �</ an exceeding warm day. Harvest is nearly concluded and got in, in good order and considered a fair crop. Numbers, however, had. their wheat injured by a violent storm which fell on 24th of July in the afternoon and continued heavy rain until Tuesday 27th. Cleared again in the afternoon. Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25th- very warm. Wednesday 25th, Logging Thursday 26th- Helping Ned to put in his grain, very fine weather. Thursday 26th my young cow at the Bull. Friday 27th- Sent away a letter to John Stevenson. On Thursday 26th of August 1830, chopping at home. Sat. 28th finished chopping. Put in all my grain. Fine, warm weather. Sabbath 29th- A very warm day. Monday 30th- Commenced School-keeping after being a fortnight vacant. Warm and dull. Threatening rain. Tuesday 31st- Logging with James Watson. Wednesday Sept. 1st- Logging with Robert Rodger. Thursday 2- with Jas. Brown. Friday 3rd, with Ned. Saturday finished George Browns logging. Sabbath Sept. 5th- fine weather. No rain these two weeks except a small shower on Friday of Sept. but nothing hurt here about. G.E. Monday 6th- a very wet day. Tuesday 7th logging at home, 3 yoke Rodgers, Watson and G. Brown. Wednesday 8th, log with Thos. Thursday, 9th, burning ray logs, a fine Friday 10th- Thompson sowing wheat, a fine day. Great drought. Geo. Easton. This day cut corn, Sherriff logging. Sowed a bushed of rye on 2nd. of Sept. Bless 0 my soul the Lord thy God and not forgetful be of all His gracious benefits, He hath bestowed onthee—#1Saturday 11th Sept. 1830. A fine day. Driving ashes. Last night threatened rain but blew over. Sabbath 12th- very dull, some thunder, a heavy thunderstorm at night and rain most incessant. Jas. Watson began to sow wheat on on Saturday Sept. 11th. on Saturday evening broke my cart. Monday 13th- a dull day. Jas. Brown, Junr began to sow wheat. Mrs. Nairn at Thomas. George Easton. Tuesday 14th Sept 1830 His most gracious Majesty King George Fourth departed this life June 26th, 1830 amd was succeeded by his brother, William, Duke of Clarence by the name and title of William Fourth. By the grace of God, of Great Britain and Ireland. King, Vive le Roi.#2 George third succeeded his Grandfather 1760 and died 1820 and was succeeded by His Eldest Son George, Prince of Wales, a Title which is now lost for there is none to heir the Principality of the Blood Royal,--- The French government having fitted out an Armament against Algiers in order to chastise that nest of pirates, effected a landing and took possession of their city, made theDey a prisoner and compelled the vagabond to yield and surrender at Discretion. Tuesday Sept. 15th Heavy rain last night. The day dull and heavy, very wet weather. No work can go on. George Easton. Wednesday 15th- busy fencing. Some rain. Thursday 16th- Fencing, considerable frost. Saw ice on the morning of the 15th. 1# Psalms 103-2. 2# Vive le Roi- long live the king # shearing- to reap or cut with a sickle or hook. �5 Friday 17th- finished fencing, considerable frost, a warm day. Rain last night. Curious weather. G. Easton. Saturday 18th- this day sowed one bushel and a half of wheat on new land. Sabbath 19th- frosty and a fine day. Monday 20th at Perth, a wet day, roads very bad. Tuesday 21st- a better day- Wednesday, a heavy rain all day. Thursday 23- Wm Hay brings his papers this day. Dull and very warm, Finished dragging on Monday 20. Fear terror and grief. Geo. Easton. Friday 24th- Dull and warm. Threatening rain. Geo. Easton. Saturday 25th James Rodger with barrel of potash, at Lanark yesterday, rain this morning and a dull day. George Easton. A wet afternoon. Monday 27th A very wet morning and a dull wet day. Tuesday 28th- High wind and rain, commenced taking in corn yesterday. Wednesday 29th- Strong frost in the morning, a very warm day. Commenced lifting potatoes this day and sowed some rye. Geo. Easton. Thursday 30th- Jenny and Jess at Lanark, bought a carpet 5 yds at 4/4* per yd., a fine day. Some rain. This month hath been a very cold Friday Oct. 1st. Dalhousie fair, a very warm day. Digging praties this day. Paid my taxes 3/6/2 being the amount of my taxes for 1830. George Easton. Saturday 2nd. A good day. Library issue. G.E. (note: 3/6/2- 3pounds,6shillings,2pence) Sabbath 3rd October, very hard frost. Cold with high wind. We have lifted 40 bushels Monday Oct. 4th. frost and a good day. Tuesday 5th a clear day. Wednesday 6th a fine day, began to plaster my house. Thursday 7th, very frosty, Digging potatoes. Lifted 100 bushels. Good weather this week past but pretty frosty, Geo. Easton. Friday Oct. 8th this day took in corn straw. Pulld all my corn. A fine day. Saturday 9th- a right good day, Sunday 10th No rain, very warm. Monday 11th- This day Brown killd a cow. Dull and lowering. No frost. Tuesday 12th- at the Mill. J.McDonald find cart. Wednesday 13th- Dull threatning rain, working at my potatoes. Geo.Easton. This day a small shower in the afternoon. Thursday 14th -Very heavy rain all night. Dull and wet this day. Hays Friday 15th- yesterday wet all day, this day rather inclined to drought. Saturday 16th Dull and damp. Mary and the lassies digging potatoes. Kept the school and at Wm. Hays raising. Sabbath 17th Dull and cold. Monday 18th- Lifted all my potatoes on Saturday 16, 200 bus. A good deal of frost, a fine day. Isobella at J. Thompson picking corn.G.E. Tuesday 19th- a wet night and a dull wet day. This day a meeting in St. Amdrew's Hall for the purpose of Petitioning government for land to Settler's Sons. The French Government hath undergone another revolution, Charles X Crowned in his Stead. The reasons given are his tyrannic conduct * 4/4-4 shillings, 4 pence. a shilling at that time about 20.2c but later about 24 c. 12 pence= 1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound. �and his anxiety to establish absolute power, putting a stop to the freedom of the press and violating the Charter of the Con- stitution. The Ex-king is arrived in England with a numerous retinue, attended by his spiritual guides, Priests and Jesuits, a considerable number. The New King is crowned by the Title of Louis Phillippe First, King of France and Navarre. A dangerous Seat, a fickle, unsteady people, a people who would cheer their Wednesday 20th Oct.- Yesterday Jenny took her yarn to A. Nairn. G. Easton. An awful daddling#1 match this morning and a dull, damp day. The women making hats for Jacob Scott's wedding which is expected to take place this week. She is to be married to John Duncan (June....Lakeside)?? Thursday 21st Oct. A fine clear day. Isobel with J. Thompson pulling Friday 22 Oct. A wet, dull, damp day, a bad day for Beenie's wedding. I believe the Black Ewe got the tup this morning. This day, Oct. 10th, Some word of a revolution in the Netherlands. I have as yet heard no particulars. George Easton. Oct. 22 Jess with J. Thompson. Isobella keeping Robt Rodgers house, they being still at the wedding. Oct. 23rd Saturday- A cold clear day. George Easton. Sabbath 24th- a fine day but cold. Monday 25th J. Thompson husk> all his corn on Sat. 23rd at night. A fine day, putting in corn straw. Tuesday 26th Octr- Yesterday a meeting was held in St. Andrews Hall Land to the Sons of Settlers who may have come of age in the Settlement. Sabbath 24th- A. Climie shot a bear and Jack Shields a deer. Tuesday 26th- a very cold day, very wet, at Mr. Joseph Hetheringtons barn. Thos. Easton finished his husking of corn. Peter Shields at Lanark in quest of a lot belonging to the Canada Company, meaning to purchase it, if he can get a chance. William Laverty's friends arrived in Dalhousie on Sat. Oct. 23. Wednesday 27th A fine day, there hath been no snow at all this fall. Not a single flake and very little frost. G. Easton. Thurs. 28th at Robt Angus helping him to raise a barn. Some rain in the morning, and a fine day. G. Easton. Friday 29th very frosty and a fine warm day this day. Lanark fair, the first market ever held in Lanark, Upper Canada. G. Easton. 30th- Jenny took the remainder of her yarn to A. Nairn this day. Sat. October 30th- A very severe frost and a clear warm day. Helping Thos. to raise a sheep house. Open mine eyes that of thy law the Wonders I may see.#2 Geo. Easton. Sabbath 31st. I this day received a letter from Robert Rae dated August 14th and a very wet day. How great the goodness thou for them that fear thee keepst in store.#3 Monday, November 1st 1830. A very wet night. Thunder and rain, killd my sow this morning. A quiet fresh day and some rain. G. Easton. Tuesday 2nd. A fine, fresh day, Wednesday 3rd. A dull wet day Thursday 4th- a dull day, helping Geo. Brown to roof his barn this day. Friday 5th. A fine warm day. Thos. roofed his sheep house this morning. Saturday 6th. A dull day. #1daddling- arguing perhaps #2 Psalms 119-18 #3 Psalms 31-19 �7 Sabbath 7th and Monday 8th- both dull, damp days. Tuesday 9th. Bell and Jess at A. Nairn's quilting, a dull day, the ewes taking the ram. Geo. Easton. Wednesday Nov. 10th Dull and some rain. Driving out dung upon the grass. On Monday 8th, H. Todd, R. Millar, and a number of young men left Dalhousie expecting to take land in the Home district. G.E. Thursday 11th- Dull and small rain. Mrs. Brown and M. Allan quilting Maggots#1 for Coverlids. James Brown brings the papers this day. G.E. Friday 12th at Lanark, a soft day. Saturday 13th came home, an awful wet day. Sabbath 14th and Monday 15th both dull and damp weather. Saturday 13th we were to work on the roads but could not on account of rain. Sabbath 14th dull and damp. Monday 15th Dull and wet. Commenced keeping school at night. Tuesday 16th Clear and Sunshine. Thursday Nov. 18th l830- A very, wet night, a clear day. Friday 19th A fine day, a good deal of.frost. G. Easton. Saturday 20th finished driving ashes. Work at the roads 3 days. Statute Labour. Sabbath 21st A dull day, frost. Monday 22- Rain all day. Last night snow fell. Ground white. First snow, not a flake seen before the 22 Novr. G. Easton. Tuesday- Some snow. Roads very bad. Got a chest from Jas Park this day. Wednesday Novr 24, a very frosty day. Jenny at Lanark. G.E. Thursday 25th. A dull day, not much frost. J. Wallace and James Brown at their lots, building commenced this day. George Easton. Friday Nov. 26th. Snow last night, about an inch, a dull day, Jenny at Wm. Hoods making me a Phila #2 Coatee. Ned commenced boiling my ashes #4 Thurs Novr 25th 1830. Saturday 27th Jess at Lanark for a yd of more cloth for my coat. A fine day, almost no frost. Sabbath 28th. A dull day. Monday 29th. a clear frosty day. Melted my first potash on Saturday night. Good. Jenny and Jess at Wm Hoods working at ray coat and likely to spoil it. Tuesday 30th a little snow during the night and Lo! Behold! this is the great important day. Big with the fate of Dalhousie and St. Andrew. Paid Mr. Hugh Campbell 5/6 for tallow. G. Easton. Wednesday December 1st 1830. A very frosty night, this day Conroy melts the last of my ashes, Jess at Lanark for one qt. of Aquavitae. St. Andrew's festival is past and alas, it will not return for a complete year. Such opportunities of Good Fellowship Seldom Occur. Isiah 22:12. In that day did the Lord God of Hosts call to weeping and to mourning and to baldness and to girding with sackcloth... And behold, joy and gladness, slaying of Oxen and killing sheep. Eating flesh and drinking wine. Let us eat and drink for tomorrow we shall die. Such are my sentiments at present. For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of G o d . # 3 G. Easton. Thursday Decr 2nd. Conroy melted last night, 4 inches too much. Arch. Nairn brought home our cloth this day. 30 yds. A dull day threatning snow or rain. P. and YLC at N. Sherbroke. Friday 3rd A dull wet day, a most tremendous wet night. Saturday 4th Some Drought this day. Got home my barrel. My son, Matthew, not well. Library issue. G. Easton. #1 possibly a faniful part of a bed cover. #2 Phila coatee- Phila means love? A 3/4 length coat? #3 Romans 3-23 4# boiling wood ashes in an iron pot to make potash �Sabbath 5th. No frost, a fine day. Monday 6th a very cold day, thre ground. G.Easton. Tuesday 7th December 1830. a very frosty day. Bell at Poland. Wednesday 8th. very frosty. Got firewood cut yesterday. No snow at all, ground quite bare. Hardly any snow this season. Thursday 9th. Snow fell this morning. 5 inches. Friday 10th A cold day. Jess in a woman fuddle.#1 Mind that. Jenny making my coatee. G. Easton. Saturday 11th. Jess at Lanark. Libb at Parker's getting her shoes mended, a frosty day. Snow 5 inches deep. J.W. quilting. Sabbath 12th and Monday 13th- both very cold and frosty. Tuesday 14th rather inclining to freshness. Very wet all night. Wednesday 15th thawing and some snow. Thursday 10th a very frosty day. Friday 17th a frosty day. This morning about 9 o'clock George Brown's son departed this life. Saturday 18th, at Lanark for a requisition for the town meeting. G.E. Sabbath 19th Some snow all day. George Brown's son was buried this day. Monday 20th. Snow all day, pretty heavy. Snow 7 inches deep. Tuesday 21st very frosty. Wednesday 22 excessive frosty. Laverty and Conroy at the mill. Thursday 23rd Jess at Lanark; a frosty day. Jenny at Joseph's. Jos. at the mill. - Friday 24th and Saturday 25th- not well, unable to keep school. Sabbath 26th heard of the arrival of McAllister, our New Minister. Saturday25 and Sabbath incessant thaw. Monday Snow fell 5 inches, not much frost. Tuesday at Wm Penman's wedding. Snow. Wednesday 29th Came home from Penman's. Thursday 30th Snow all day. Friday Dec 31, 1830, rain all day and freezing at the same time. Saturday Jan. 1st, 1831, very cold snow all day. A complete riot about Joseph's and Rogers, all to the westward of this assembled there. Pretty quiet on this side. George Easton. Sabbath 2. Cold and frosty. A dull day. Monday 3- this day the town meeting was held in St. Andrew's Hall, when Mr. John Thompson was chosen Town Clerk and Young Brown collector. Cold and frosty. Jan 4. Rain all day. Wednesday 5th kept school and at the Mill, frosty all night. Cut a road through that concession below Brown on Thursday 6th of Januy 1831. This day cold and frosty. Friday 7th- Cold threatning snow, snow 9 inches. G. Easton. Saturday 8th pretty frosty. Charged with cruelty to children, false as the inventor. Don't wish to shine in the same sphere with Brown and his Comrades. G. Easton. (note as side of page-kept school all day) Sabbath 9th Great frosty. Monday 10th 1831-very frosty- Mr. Shields gone to Perth with 3 loads of wheat. Sent away my school papers. R. Climie gone to Perth with note. Tuesday l1 January 1831. John Smith with us last night. This day threatning snow, pretty frosty. G. Easton. Wednesday 12. Most awful frosty. Thursday 13th hard frost. Friday 14th at Lanark with my barrel, frosty. Saturday 15th very cold., kept the school a full day. Sabbath 16th an #1 woman fuddle- confused, maybe in love? Crying? #2concessioninOntario[?]landconstitutingasubdivisionof a township. �excessive cold day. Thomas had a son born after dark and Mr. McAllister preached his first sermon in Lanark. Monday, 17th Peter Shields at Perth with three loads of grain. George Easton. Tuesday 18th- more mild, some snow. Wednesday 19th Brown, Watson & Co. at Lanark with their barrels. Gay and Cold. Thursday 20th- at Lanark. Thos. and I with wheat, an excessive cold day. Friday 21st awful frosty. Saturday 22nd Some snow, very frosty, kept school. A full day. Sabbath 23rd very frosty. Monday excessive cold. G. Easton. Tuesday 25th very frosty. Wednesday 26th more mild, the first mild day these two weeks. George Easton. Thursday 27 at Lanark. Delivered Mr. Hall 9 3/4 corn, 2 bushels rye and of wheat 75 lbs. A moderate day. George Easton. Friday 28th Moderate weather. Saturday 29th frosty. Robt Twaddle down from Sherbrook. Brown shining in his proper sphere yesterday. John Wa Sabbath 30th this day Mr. McAllister preached his first sermon in Dalhousie and as far as I heard gave general satisfaction. A frosty day. George Easton. Monday 31st a frosty day. Tuesday Feb. 1st a fine day. Wednesday 2nd very warm. Thursday 3 at Lanark. Friday 4th and Saturday 5th both frosty. Sabbath 6th frosty, on Thursday3 Snow fell 7 inches. Monday 7th Mr. J. Paul at Lanark with his potash barrel, a fine frosty day. Tuesday took one bushel of corn to Mr. Hugh Campbell. Cold frosty weather. Wednesday 9th at the mill, did not get my load, frosty. Thursday 10th Isobella at the mill getting my load ground this day, got firewood, frosty with some snow. Friday 11th Heavy snow in the morning. Kept school, at the mill for my load. Snow all day. Saturday 12th. The sun eclipsed. Snow all day. Snow is about 14 inches deep. Geo. Easton. Sabbath 13th Very frosty. Monday excessive frosty. Tuesday 15th at Lanark for the last time with the steers. A mild day. Bright hurt his leg. Wednesday- Snow during the night. Soft, some rain. Snow 18 inches deep. Thursday 17th Feby 1831. Frosty with some snow. Took my sow to Joseph's boar on Monday Feb 14th. Sorrow and a f f l i c t i o n man's Friday 18th A very frosty day, excessive cold. Saturday 19th Got my pig home from Joseph's on Thurs. night being Feb. 16th. Saturday 19th frosty with 3 inches of snow. G.Easton. Sabbath 20th A frosty day. Mr. Wilson from Lesmahagow preached in Dalhousie this day 20th Feb. 1831. G.E. Monday 21st A very cold day, a quarrel at night between J.H. and E.L. in the school. , Tuesday 22nd Like a change, it is likely to be fresh. Wednesday 23 A most terrible deep snow. Received a letter from my father dated 26 May, on Sabbath Feby 20, 1831. Thursday a most awful cold day. Thos. at Lanark for salt. Got it from John Hall 19/ Friday 25th Don't know what to do respecting seats for I am determined no to enter in the measures of the committee respecting Mr. Mc Allister or no other paper minister. George Easton. �Saturday 26th February 1831 ..at Currie's mill, got my load home when I was not expecting it, a warm day. Sabbath 27th very warm. Monday 28th Thawing. G. Easton. Tuesday March 1st 1831 thawing, a fine day. Joseph at Lanark for salt. Thos. at the Mill. George Easton. Wednesday March 2nd 1831, This day got an axe helve#1from Mr. John Thompson. Still thawing, was assessed last night by George Brown. Thursday 3rd some rain during night. Jenny at Lanark for the papers. Dull and thawing. Friday 4th a soft day...this day was the annual General meeting of the Dalhousie Library, wherein a multitude of topics were dis- cussed and new Managers chosen. Libby at young Brown's quilting. Saturday 5th thawing. Sabbath 6th inclining to cold. Monday 7th rather frosty this day. Archd Provan second son was buried. he died on Saturday 5th March in about 4 days illness. Tuesday March 8th 1831 a very frosty day. George Easton. March 9th. Snow this morning and frosty yesterday. David turnd very sick, is not in my opinion any better. Thursday 10th this day Jas.Wallace left the lot he was on and went to his own lot. John Shields and Climie chopping. David rather better. a frosty morning. Thos. at the Mill. Friday 11th David very sick, could not go away in the morning to Perth, went away about nine o'clock. 12th. David rather better. Matthew George very sick. Sabbath 13th A good deal of snow during the night. Monday 14th Matthew still excessive sick. On Friday 11th Wm Beatson got his leg crushed by a tree, indeed crushd all to atoms. Tuesday 15th Snow all morning. Snow 6 inches deep. Matthew George still very sick, no symptoms of abatement and but faint hope for recovery. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th My night scholars chopping both days, no abatement of Matthew George's trouble. He is exceeding sick and has been since Saturday 12th. He turned badly on Thursday March 10th but since Saturday has been constantly very sick, Thursday an uncommon frosty day. Friday 18th very frosty. My boy no better. Saturday 19th this morning a great deal of snow. My boy still very sick. Little hopes of recovery, we know not Sabbath 20th. a very frosty day. Little alteration in my boy's trouble. Monday 21st a cold day. J. & J. Hetherington and. R. Bain chopping.. Cannot tell how my boy is. A cold day. Tuesday 22nd a mild day, Matthew George rather better, this day appears to run sugar. Wednesday 23rd this day there appeared to be some sugar. Matthew George I think no worse. George Easton. rather a fresh day. Thursday 24th on Tuesday morning got a black lamb. Wednesday 23rd one lambd dead a white one. Last night rain all night and a wet day. This winter there hath been almost no rain but enough of snow, the snow this winter about two feet deep and good sleighing more than two months. George Easton. Friday 25th very wet during the night and a very wet day. Matthew George considerably better. Dalhousie, Upper Canada, County of Lanark and District of Bathurst. This is now running the Eleventh year since we left our native country and great changes are taking, and have taken place among the European nations, the people appears to be tired and weary of despotic government and are choosing more representative and more free governments, at all events, the time is fast approaching when the great Battle of Armageddon sill be fought #1axe handle �when the Popery and Mahometanism will perish from off the face and shall be found no more forever to which I heartily subscribe. Amen. G. Easton. Saturday 26th a dull day, no sugar, set all my sugar troughs. G. Easton. This day a Society meeting in Lanark about taking off the Debt due to the British government by the Society Settlers. March 26th 1831. March 26th my family is now considerably better and how thankful I am to the Great physician of value for bringing them back as it were from the gates of Death, and restoring them to health. Oh that I were wise, that I understood these things, that I would consider my latter end. G. Easton. Sabbath 27th Considerable snow in the morning. Monday 28th a fine clear day. Snow almost all:gone. On Saturday26th and Sabbath 27th the geese were seen going northwards. Robins and other birds are coming in. People are busy chopping but no sugar as yet. G. Easton. Tuesday 29th a dull fresh day, after midday heavy rain- very wet weather. George Easton. Wednesday 30th a dull wet day. Joseph Lorimer's chopping bee this day. Thursday 31st a dull day..threatning rain. J. & J. Shields chopping..yesterday J. Johnston. Bought Hugh Todds Lot N. 19, sixth concession of Dalhousie. Friday April 1st 1831, a gay, cold, blue day. No sugar, we have as yet made none. Saturday 2nd Some snow and a gay touch of frost. Library issue. My third ewe lamd this morning. Sabbath 3rd some frost. Monday 4th a foggy fresh day, some sugar. Tuesday 5th rather inclining to cold. Some little snow. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 6th April 1831- Yesterday Cherry calved and two Ewes lamd, a gay cauld day, threatning snow. Yesterday helped W m Todd home with a few potatoes. Thursday 7th a little cold, but a fine day. George Easton. Friday 8th went to Lanark, snow in the morning, bought glasses, and a complete wet day. Saturday April 9th pretty frosty and a heavy snowstorm, an exceeding stormy day, Jess at Lanark. G. Easton. Sabbath 10th. Considerable snow. Monday 11th Deep snow, and a very stormy day. Snow 5 inches deep. Got a sook #2 out of A. Climie's boat. Tuesday 12th Very frosty and a clear day. Wednesday 13th Last night Cherry cleand. Some frost, a fine day. George Easton. Thursday 14th a fine day, snow all gone. Jess at Lanark, quite a fresh day. George Easton. Friday 15th heard first frogs on Wednesday night being 13th of April 1831. George Easton. Every concurrent event among the nations assures me that some glorious Manifestation of Divine providence is about to be accomplished, the fulness of the Gentile nations and the Salvation of Israel being nigh at hand, makes them who observe the signs of the times attentive to every movement among the Delusions of Mahomet, the time, is fast approaching when the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ and he shall reign forever and ever. Come my people, enter Thou into thy chambers, shut thy door about thee, hide thyself as it were for a little moment until the indignation be Overpast... #1 Mary, Queen of Scots. See Extra Notes. #2 sook - sake - soak �Friday 15th- a fine day, very warm. Jess at Lanark yesterday. Got a pair of shoes for herself and a pair for Jenny 9/ per pair. G.E. Saturday April 16th My young heifer calved last night. A fine fresh day...."But ye O mountains of Israel. Ye shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to my people of Israel for they are at hand to come. Chap6:8 Ezek. Mr. McAllister being indis- posed we will have no sermon to-morrow being Sabbath April 17th may we value our High privileges. Sabbath April 17th 1831 A fine fresh day, my young boy Matthew George is rather indisposed, he is not very well. This day no sermon, Mr. McAllister not being able to come out. Some among us will consider it a benefit and some will lament it as a loss. G. Easton. Monday 18th Saw first wild pigeons on Friday 15th of April, a fine fresh day, preparing rails for fencing. Geo. Easton. Tuesday 19th A fine day this day. Tommy killd my calf. Mary Chalmers not well, rather indisposed. This day planted seed onions, turnips, carrots and kail. G. Easton. Yesterday A. Climie Libbet twatup#1lambs which is all the tup lambs we have got this season as yet. Wednesday April 20th working with Joseph Lorimer, a fine day. Thursday 21st rather cold, a clear frosty day. Friday 22nd at Conroy's Barn at the raising, a fine day. Saturday 23rd Snow and rain, a dirty day. George Easton. Sabbath 24th April 1831 a fine day... Monday 25th a little frost in the morning and very warm. Tuesday 26th at Robert Rodger's house. The first New Montreal Gazette we got was dated May 27th 1830. Wednesday 27th a fine day. Great Drought. Thursday 28th Mary Easton rather better last night. Thos., I believe, away for Dr. Canning this day. Did not get him, he is about Lanark, Drunk! ! This day threatens rain. Bell and Jess burning brush, fencing in the morning. G.E. Friday 29th April 1831, this day Joseph Lorimer builds his house. A dull wet morning. Bell at Lanark, Jess at J. McIntyre's at a quilting. Mary Chalmers not very well. George Easton. Watson's family at the Mill this day with back loads, this day making a gate. Saturday May 1st, a fine day. Agnes Jamison here this day. Mary still a little better. Upon Feby 14th and some days following, alarming disturbances broke out in France, Churches demolished, Priests insulted and the ancient National Emblems destroyed--And upon Feby 17th 1831 the Belgians offered their Crown to Louis Charles Philip D'Orleans, Duke Ireland is discontented and Scotia, my native country is suffering severely. Russia & Poland are at Open War, and multitudes have been slain and multitudes more are preparing for the slaughter, the Battle of Armageddon is at hand and then # Voe Victus. G. Easton. Monday May 2nd l831 George Easton Dalhousie..this day sowd onions, a fine day. Commotion and disturbance through the whole Roman Earth. I feel persuaded a party shall rise up whose Sign shall be blood - and their word no quarter and I earnestly wish they may begin #1 Libbet twa tup- possibly gelded(Castrated)twinlambs#4VoeVictus-Victoryoverdeath#3Coven �Spread through the nations, Go thro' the world destroying the enemies of the cause of our Redeemer. Burn the gates of Rome with fire and put an end to that Sytem of Blasphemy and Idolworship which the Lord in his own good time certainly will accomplish. Tuesday May 3rd a fine day...0 thou Beautiful St. Lawrence, again are thy bright waves glistening in the sun. Soon shall the Majestic Steamers rush thro' thy mighty waters bearing their frieghts of busy mortals. Thy quiet banks shall soon be bordered with flowers and the ears of they Darkeyed Daughters glad with the Music of their own wild Birds. Soon shall thy crystal mirror be divided by the broad prows of numberless merchantmen and the busy fins of a thousand little fishes...Now spring is approaching with its warm hopes and bright skies; with its dewy mornings, merry, with awakening music; with its crimson evenings, fragrant with the sighs of frisking Zephyrs and amorous misses. Kind souls I would say to them "Honi soit qui mal y pense." #1 Immortal Gods! in what times do we live what fatuity has got hold of us, what charm has benumbed our faculties and paralyzed our energies, that we the citizens of Montreal should allow to be sent as our representative to Parlia- ment a man from whose grim Countenance the smile of benevolence or compassion never beams..whose visage scowling and dark as Erebus#3indicatedthe inward man who judging from his reported speeches would sacrifice the Constitution, the altar, the bench, commerce, security, religion, humanity, all, all at the shrine of his envy, vanity and ambition. Let no such man be trusted. L. J. Papineau Wednesday May 4th- Last night a thunderstorm with rain, this day cold.. threatning snow and pretty high wind. Thursday 5th. A very frosty morning with considerable snow. William Laverty logging this day and Hugh Campbell also logs this day. Friday 6th a noble day. Dragging oats. Watson logging. Yesterday Robt Grimshaw left Laverty's, he says forever. G. Easton. Saturday 7th May 1831, on Thursday 5th a family of Emigrants arrived in Lanark from Glasgow—a fine day. Dragging oats. Library issue. Sabbath 8th May 1831- a very cold day, and a wet afternoon. Monday May9th 1831. snow all day, an excessive stormy day. Snow 3 and 4 inches deep. Tuesday 10th A dismal looking morning, the ground covered with snow, not a blade of grass to be seen. A clear day snow dissolving rapidly. Tuesday 10th- this spring hath been rather cold, this day hath a very dismal appearance, there hath been no warm weather as yet. Vegetation is far back. Last season was 3 weeks earlier. There hath been no growth as yet. Cattle can hardly subsist... This day I heard Upper Canada #2 for the first time this season. Wednesday 11th a fine fresh day. Finished dragging oats this morning. Last night sowd barley, flax and hemp. This day commenced planting a few potatoes. Thursday 12th with Mr. Wm Hay logging, a fine warm day. Friday 13th a wet day. Saturday 14th a very warm day. George Easton. Sabbath 15th May l831...a warm day, a read sermon. Monday 16 on Saturday 14th Mr. Jas. Watson was logging for corn, a very warm 3# Erebus-Gr. Mythology, a son of Chaos-dwelt in Hades-fat 1#The motto of the Order of the Garter means- "Shame on he who thinks evil of it." #2 Upper Canada - Canadian �14 day, fencing in morning, clipping sheep. Planting pease—and corn— heard swallows for the first time this season. G. Easton. Tuesday 17th a warm day...planting corn, Wednesday i8th dragging corn land, planted beans. Dull threatening rain... Thursday 19th at St. Andrew's, heard sermon read by McAlister. Dragging for corn. Some rain. Friday 20th Dull, planted beans, planting corn. George Easton. Saturday May 21st 1831 Some rain, finished planting corn this day. Sabbath 22nd a very wet day. Monday 23nd a dull day. Mary Easton still not very well. On midsummer day June 24th 1830 the snow was falling in the north of Scotland the whole day, at that season what melted in the daytime was replaced in the night. On the 20th 21st and 22nd of June 1830 the snow was lying on the tops of Ben-y-gloe and the Mountains of Braemar, and on midsummer day it was snowing hard in Glenlyon and the hills of Appin Lochober and Badenochen were white as in Dec- ember. Perth Courier Tuesday 24th a fine day, Logging with my brother Thos. Wednesday 25th a fine day. Thursday 26th Logging at home, rain considerable. Friday 27th logging with Mr. Conroy, a fine day. Saturday 28th warm, saw fireflies this night. Sabbath 29th a very hot day. Monday 30th Logging with Mr. Conroy, very warm. Tuesday 31st logging with my brother. Most excessive hot. Wednesday June 1st 1831, a very hot day. Thursday 2nd, the moment I am writing the thunder is rolling and a heavy shower. Robt Rodger is logging. Yesterday ray school meeting when I took it for another year. George Easton. Friday 3rd June 1831- Logging at home, Saturday 4th Riggy took the bull, an awful wet night. Sabbath 5th a wet day. Monday 6th a good day, planting potatoes. A.H. helping the girls. Tuesday 7th Jenny at Lanark with letter. Sent one to Tam Stinson. Thomas sent one to my father dated 5th June 1831 and a very hot day. Agnes Hetherington helping ray girls to plant potatoes. Expect we will get them all in today. George Easton. Wednesday June 8th Jess planting with Mr. Wm Hood. Hoeing corn, a very warm day. George Easton, Thursday 9th at 10 o'clock, threatning rain. Jess with Mr. Hood planting potatoes. Sorrow...sorrow...I am not worthy, not worthy. Friday 10th a very warm day. Saturday 11th a heavy shower in the morning. Very warm. Jenny at Lanark On Thurs. June 9th we received the first paper of the year. Sabbath 12th a thunderstorm. Monday 13th wet, was at the sawmill, planted the last of our potatoes. Tuesday 14th hoeing corn, a warm day. George Easton. Excellent warm weather. Saw my wheat in ear Thursday 9th June. Wednesday 15th an excessive warm day. Hoeing corn. Saw constellation #1 above the trees at bedtime June 14th, 1831. Awful hot weather. of June. There has been some thunder every day these several days. Last night J. Johnson shot a buck. G. Easton. Thursday 16th at the sawmill. Broke my cart and hurt my leg...the wheel went over it with the load. The Girls hoeing beans, a very warm day. George Easton. Friday 17th My leg very sore. Could not walk. Libb at Poland. Saturday 18th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. A thunderstorm. Some rain, very warm # June 9th at this date arrived of Settlers #1 Constellation- possibly. �at Quebec 19....874 Sabbath 19th very warm. Some rain, a heavy thunderstorm in the morning with a heavy shower. Sabbath June 12th My sow ferried 7 pigs and a dead one. Sabbath June 19th this day eleven years we left our native home and commenced our journey for the wilds of Dalhousie and arrived at Perth, September 20th in the year 1820. Monday 20th a f i n e warm day. I am contented and tolerable happy, I am. George Easton. Tuesday 21st. Jenny at Lanark. Jess with her Uncle hoeing corn. Some wind and rain. Signed Cabby Can. #1 Wednesday 22nd. warm and drought...My girls Hoeing corn the second time... Agnes Hay down for hats. I know not if she will get them. Thursday June 23rd. a fine day. E. Collender and H. Wallace up to the continent... this day gav Conroy hoeing corn. "Turn ye, turn ye. Why will ye die. As I live, saith the Lord. I have no pleasure in the Death of the Wicked, where fore turn yourselves and live ye." #2 By George Easton. This day day Robt. Rodger, I expect, brings the papers. Peter Shields has sold his lot in Sherbbrook, they say he gets for it 150, for crop, kittle and a cow. George Easton. Saturday 25th June 1831- Arrived of Emigrants at Quebec on June 13th 25... brush. My knee pretty sore...Wherefore doth a living man complain, burnt brushwood. G. Easton. Sabbath 26th. a fine day. Monday 27th a wet day. Joseph at Lanark with potash, and brought me a potash barrel. G. Easton. Tuesday 28th Dull and damp. This day is Callender's chopping Bee, he being disappointed yesterday with rain.. Wednesday 29th a wet day. Went so far upon the road to Perth, went to Will Duncan's. Thursday 30th went to Perth, passed the Board of Educations. Came back to Armstrong's. A fine day. Friday warm. Dragging for turnips, this morning cut thistles. This morning Tom began to cut hay. G. Easton. Tuesday 5th July 1831. Last night sowd turnips, a fine warm day. G. E. Wednesday 6th. Began to cut hay. Some rain, very wet. Thursday 7th a very warm day, Cutting hay. Friday 8th July 1831...arrived at Quebec at noon on June. 24th 30...674 Emigrants. This day rickd hay. Saturday July 9th, a very stormy day. Sabbath a fine day. But Great Disagreement among Church members. Lord send light and direction that all may be for thy glory. Monday 11th a very warm day. Cutting hay. Cut a stook of Rye. G. E. Tuesday 12th a fine day...this day put in a rick of hay; looks like rain. George Easton. Wednesday 13th Yesterday J. Brown and Ned Laberdywere cutting hay in Todd's Clearing with Thomas, people all busy with their hay. G. E. Tom's people working hay. My Jenny shearing rye. Thursday 14th July 1831..Yesterday morning broke my scythe to pieces, Just as my hay was nearly finished. George Easton. #1Cabby can- Scottish dialect- dirty or sticky #2See Ezekiel 18-23 and 32. #3Kittle- to puzzle or please(oddsandEnds?) �Thursday 14th base ingratitude. "the Dirk of Glencoe...shall reeking glance gory in blood of the foe. Reform..reform..reform. Thursday 14 July 1831. Rickd the last of the hay and had it just done when Lo! a thunderstorm and an excessive heavy rain with some hail. G. Easton. Friday 15th some drought. Jessie shearing rye...Saturday 16th dull, not a good day for haymaking..... "Prophecy" In the year 1831, "there will be great troubles. The nation will be on the Brink of Destruction, when some men of Talent, and virtue shall arise and restore the people. What of their privileges they have been deprived of, and restore the constitution to its Original Purity..... " Holland and Belgium at war at this instant. Very wet threatning wet weather. Sabbath 17th a fine day. Monday 18th a most awful Wet Day. Saw my potatoes in bloom July 17th 1 8 3 1 . This day at St. Andrew's Hall at the formation of a temperance Society, when a number joined. Terms. Total Abstinence. Allowed wine and beer. G. Easton. Wet day, this week very wet weather. Thursday July 21st threatning rain, but a f i n e morning. Jessie at Lanark for the papers. Libb away to Mr. Paul this morning to stop for a short time, his people being unwell. Cut some wheat last night. G. Easton. Friday 22nd. a fine day. Ned Conroy and Tom & Betty and Jack helping us to shear our wheat. My wheat not good. Don't deserve good grain or would get it. G. Easton. 788 Saturday 23rd July l831..0n the 9th of July 32- 874 Emigrants had arrived in the Port of Quebec. This day dull and lowering. This day Thos. Easton getting his floor put on by Jas. McDonald. G.E. Mary Easton complaining, harvest getting pretty general. Sabbath July 24th 1 8 3 1 . Great changes are taking place in the world, reform with gigantic strides is making rapid progress in the political world and in the conduct of the human race, the loud Trumpets of reform has sounded in Europe and the sonorous blast is echoing in the Backwoods of America. U. Canada hath caught (or heard) the passing sound and Now nothing is talked of but moralizing the Curly maples and knotty hemlocks. Or rather the drunken blackguards in the wilds of Dalhousie, the love of whiskey it seems is our besetting sin and when the Disease is found out the remedy is comparatively easy. Our Spiritual Guides hath taken it in hand--and who knows but they may Effect our Reformation. This day some rain, Monday 25th a fine dry morning. On Friday July 22nd Charles Baillie coming home from quence of the cart being overturned and is not expected to live. I hear just now he is no better. Man's Life is short and very Uncertain. Charles Baillie went away to Lanark in health and had no thought of the fatal accident that will in all probability end his days. George Easton. Tuesday 26th July 1831... Some rain yesterday, about midday a thunder- storm. There have not been a day this week but hath been some rain. George Easton, Dalhousie. Last night Charles Bailie departed this life in the house of Charles Brown N. 7th 2nd Con. of Dalhousie, he was hurt on Friday night July 22nd and died on Monday July 25th only three days after receiving the fatal Stroke.. Some rain this day. G. Easton. #1 The Dirk of Glencoe- See extra notes. (a dirk is a short sword-like blade Glencoe- a place where a massacre occurred) �17 This day Jess came home from the Wool mill with Gavin and Margaret Allen. Price 6/8. Tommy Scottwarned#1me to Charles Baillie's funeral. Wednesday 27th July 1831. Last night warned by J.L. Scott to attend Charles Baillie's funeral, this day at the funeral. Interred at Lanark. Upwards of 100 people, a dry day. Thursday 28th Some rain and a bad looking day. .this Day paid my taxes for 1831, 4/5 1/2 to Mr. J. Brown, collector. Friday 29th Last night an awful shower, this day Jess at Joseph Hetherington's shearing... a fine looking day shearing Wheat. Saturday 30th Vanity of vanities...All is vanity. Dul1 threatning rain. Wheat harvest is almost over. Little to do. Jess at Joseph's. My wheat all shorn. 60 stooks. Sabbath July 31st George Easton. A verywarm day. Monday 1st of August 1 8 3 1 - Jennie and Jess shearing with Ned's, a fine day. Looking like rain. Tuesday 2nd Report says Andrew Climie's family purchased 200 acres Two hundred more, the price is said to be Two dollars and three quarters or Thirteen Shillings and Nine Pence per acre, which amounts to L 275 per 400 acres. Vive le Roi. Some rain last night. A curious looking morning. Last night I lost my spectacles. Wednesday 3rd August 1831. Yeaterday put in some wheat But was stopped withrain.MegandNancyhathbeentalking.KindsoulsIwouldsaytothemHonisoitquimalypense.George Easton. Yesterday about midday a tremendous shower. George Easton. This day some drought, some wind. Shearing barley. Jas. with Ned yesterday. Monday and To-day shearing wheat. George Easton. Saturday 6th August 1 8 3 1 . I am afraid of rain. Library issue... Jenny and Jess at Lanark selling butter. George Easton. Sabbath7th a fine day. G. Easton. Monday 8th August 1831 a fine day, this morning Peter Shields had a heifer died. This day looks like rain. G. Easton. Tuesday 9th August 1831 a very wet day.... James Paul has a cow dead this morning. Yesterday my Brother Thos. killd my Tup (ram). G.E. Thursday 11th A fine day. Pulling lint. Friday 12th August 1831 (not)Gone to Perth. Last night saw fireflies. Jess at Lanark, a fine day. - Saturday 13th a fine Day. Sabbath 14th a good day. Monday 15th went to Perth, the hottest day I ever travelled on. The thunderstorm. Stopped all night at McLellan's. Came home on Wednesday morning. Wednesday 17th Still very warm. Margret Climie and Jess shearing oats. Thursday 18th an excessive hot day. Thomas at Lanark for Ned's Cart. Shearing Oats. Neardone,thisdayfinishdallourshear Friday 19th August 1831...Logging with John Thompson. This night two young bears shot Sabbath 21st a very warm day #1 Warned- told or reminded �Monday 22nd- Lowering. Logging with George Brown. Isobella came home from Paul's on Saturday 21st of August 1831... Tuesday 23rd logging with J. Rodger. Wednesday 24th Do E. Conroy. Thursday 25th Do with R. Rodgers, Friday 26th a wet day. Yesterday got in all my oats. G. Easton. Saturday 27th Logging with James Watson. Sabbath 28th no sermon, the Dr. not well. Could not come. Monday 29th Logging with Mr. John Bain. Tuesday 30th Logging with Lorimera. 3 yokes. Wednesday. 31st. Logging with Laverty. Thursday September 1st. 1831, a wet day. Friday 2nd. no looking well, this day logd with Mt. Jas. Watson, a good deal of rain at night. Saturday September 3rd a dull, fine day. Employed cutting corn. Library issue. Sabbath 4th September 1831....a fine day, heard a sermon read and Robt Affleck ordained Elder. G. Easton. Monday 5th Logging with Jas. McDonald. Tuesday logging with Mr. Jas. Rodger in Mouse. Both fine days. Wednesday 7th Commenced school keeping after two weeks vacation from Monday 22nd of August till Wed 7th of September, 2 weeks and 2 days. Geo. Easton. A dull day, threatning rain. George Brown dragging yesterday and Thos. Easton ditto. Geo. Easton. James Brown Junr finished his logging this day. I was not there. Thursday 8th a most awfu' wet night, thunder and lightning tre- mendous. Lost 3 log piles of ashes complete in the afternoon. rain most tremendous. Awful hot weather. Friday 9th the two weeks ending August 30th 1252 Emigrants arrived in Quebec from Greenoch. A dull day, threatning rain, a fine afternoon. Saturday 10th Drizzling rain. This day. sowd a bushel of wheat upon Corn Land. George Easton. Saturday 10th September 1831. a fine afternoon, kept school a full day. On July 11th the Belgian Congress chose Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg their King, for him 124, against him 70, Majority 56, present 196, crowned July 20th. Sabbath 11th Showery, no sermon. The Dr. not well. This day Cherry took the bull. Monday l2th finished dragging one bushel of wheat this morning. Not a good day. George Easton. Tuesday 13th Septr 1831, a good day, clear and sunshine. Driving in in thy sight and am no more worthy to be called thy servant, much less thy Son. Fatherf o r g i v e .#1Dull and lowering. Thursday 15th a wet kind of a day Jess at Lanark. Friday 16th Septr 1831- Dull in the morning, some frost. Saturday Septr 17th 1831- a fine day, pulling corn. Sabbath l8th Septr a fine day. John Hamilton renowned his former Ordination Vows, was ordained again. Solemn mockery. Monday 19th this morning sowd a bushel of wheat. Dragging, like rain. Tuesday 20th an awful Hurricane in Barbados, 5000 lives lost and the Island destroyed, it took place oh Wednesday Augst 10th, 1831. Jess digging potatoes yesterday, this day made a barrow, like rain, a real wet day. Wednesday 21st- this day driving ashes to Conroy's leecher. A dull wet day. on Thursday 22nd, driving ashes, Friday 23rd Septr 1831. Yesterday and last night, a very great rain, this day dull and warm, arrived in Quebec #1 Luke 15 - 18 and 19. �19 Saturday 24th Dragging w h e a t . On Thursday last Jenny at Lanark. A dull day The Poles are nearly vanquished, the Russians are besieging Warsaw. Received a letter from my father on Thursday 22nd dated June 7th. Sabbath 25th no sermon, a wet day. Monday 26th a dull day. Jess at James Parks digging potatoes. Pulling corn. Tuesday.27th Septr 1831 a dull damp day. Wednesday 28th a better day. Clear and sunshine. poaching corn. Got it all done this night. Got my first melt of potash. Thursday 29th a wet day. G. Easton. Friday 30th Septr 1831 a better day. Jenny at Lanark for the Papers. November 21st is my birth Day. Having lived in this world of care and sorrow, Seventeen thousand, one hundred and Sixty-six days, Eighteen hours or Four hundred and twelve Thousand and Two Eighty-three Millions, Two hundred and Seven Thousand Seconds, a long useless life. A life spent in sin or immorality. Turn thou me 0 Lord and I shall be turned for thou art the Lord myGod. G. Easton. Tuesday 4th Octr- A wet day, at night most terrible wet. Wednesday 5th- a dry day. Thursday 6th October 1 8 3 1 , at the roads, first day. Friday, Dalhousie Fair, a fine day. Saturday 8th at the roads Second d a y , rain. Sabbath 9th wet. Monday lOth a wet day. Tuesday 11th a fine day. Jess at Parks working. Bell with J. Brown working with an Oat Stack. Wednesday 12th Jess at Wm Hoods digging potatoes. Thursday 13th a fine day. Jenny at Lanark! And thou even thyself shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee and I will cause thee to serve thine Enemies in a Land which you knowest not for ye have kindled a fire, in mine anger which shall burn forever. Jer. 17...4... George Easton. Friday 0ctr 14th a real good day. Lanark fair. Thos. Climie and E. Conroy to Lanark, Each with a barrel of potash. Digging potatoes. George Easton. Saturday 15th working at the roads, 3 days Statute Labour. Sabbath 16th a fine day. Monday 17th a fine day, shot a raccoon. G.E. Tuesday 18th. Some rain in the morning. A tolerable good day. Some log piles burning. The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rest in his Love, he will rejoice over thee with joy, he will Joy over thee with singing. #1 Wednesday 19th a fine day. The Lassies over to see Meg Todd, she being about to go Home. Thursday 20th Octr 1831. Woe is me, my mother thou hast born me. A have neither Lent on Usury nor have men Lent to me on Usury yet every one of them Doth curse me.#2Sent a letter to my Father and one to Andrew dated Octr 8th 1831 on Thursday Octr 13th 1 8 3 1 . This day Willm Hood carried my barrel of potash into Lanark and one to Mr. Coleman. A noble day. Friday 21st an excellent day. Jenny on a visit to Meg Todd. Saturday 22nd a fine day. 4th Day Statute Labour. 1# Zephaniah 3 - 1 7 2# Jeremiah 15-10 �Monday 24th Lately Mr. Wm Gordon, Teacher Lanark Township...being at a Bee, got Drunk and was burnt so Dreadfully, one of his arms hath been twice amputated...his back very sore burnt and is in Extreme Danger. An awful lesson to us all to beware of in- dulging in rioting and drunkenness, in Chambering and Wantonness. But to strive to live as becometh the people of God. Mr Drysdale, (had a child lately) carpenter, also destroyed by whiskey. A lamentable Occurrence indeed. 0 my soul enter thou not into their Secret. Neither unto their Assembly, mine honour be thou united. #2 Monday 24th Octr l83l. A very wet night and morning. The Lord is Tuesday 25th Octr 1831. Last night was at the saw mill. Laid out 144 feet of 3/4 inch boards at 3/4 per 100 ft. Them I got formerly was 300 feet inch Boards at 3/6 per 100 ft. fine weather. Ned and Watson drawing logs for Thomson's and Brown's Distillery this Day. Wednesday 26th a wet morning. Thursday 27th This is a day set apart for solemn thanksgiving for the mercies we daily receive at the hand of our Lord God and Redeemer and for the ourpouring of the Spirit of the Lord upon the Sons of man. May the Love of God which passeth Knowledge be shed abroad in our hearts and influence our lives. A very stormy morning. Our minr did not come. Mem.... we returned thanks in a public manner as well as we could. Friday 28th Thos and us driving ashes for a conjunct barrel of Brown's. At night George Brown got a specimen of tavern keeping. I was not there.... a fine frosty day..Saturday 29 a fine day. Planted a number of seed plums and some apples on shares with Mr. J. Thompson. Had a visit from Hugh Todd and his wife, Maggie, last night. G. Easton. Sabbath Octr 30th 1831 A fine day, McAllister preached and I declare read both Lecture....and sermon.. a very weak memory, indeed. Monday 31st like a change, a wet day. Tuesday Nov. 1st 1831. This morning kllld Meg. a dull day, this night Conroy melts the first of our conjunct barrel. Thursday Novr 3rd 1831 the lassies with Mr. W. Hood. Hoeing in rye. Last night Ned melted.... this day a fine day. Friday Novr 4th 1831. It appears James Nairn is a bridegroom since last Sabbath. This morning snow. Ground white and a heavy snow shower. Snow falling fast. Saturday 5th. Library issue. Frosty and cold, rather a good day. Sabbath 6th Novr 1831 a fine day. Monday 7th Dull, cutting a road to the Distillery. Jenny has a sore leg. Tuesday 8th Frosty. Jess at Lanark. G.E. Got the last of our ashes melted last night. Wednesday 9th Dull, threatning snow. Thursday 10th finished building one house this morning. A fine day. Friday llth Last night with Thos. looking a shingle tree. A very wet night and morning. Put the troughs upon my house this morning. Saturday 12th Novr 1831, a fine day. Cutting logs for a Sheephouse. 3 day statute Labour to the 5th line. G. Easton. The pleasures of a Holy Life have the particular advantage of 1# Stubble- the bottom of the stalk of grain left after shearing,onceclearedbyburning 2# Genesis 49-6 �21 cannot be cloyed with the frequent repetition of them nor by the long Enjoyment of them. Sabbath 13th Dull, at night a heavy shower of snow. Monday l4th Dull and cold. 4th day Statute Labour to the 5th line. Tuesday 15th Very frosty, Dull, threatning snow. Yesterday James Nairn was married to his cousin Margret Nairn, this Day was observed as a day of public fasting and Humiliation, Preparatory to the dispensing the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Thursday 17th. Cold and frosty. Friday 18th Laverty's barrel was melted November 16th 1831 at night. This day I was at Lanark. Saturday 19th Sermon by Mr. Bell from Perth. Sabbath 20th The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed the Eighth time in the Township of Dalhousie by the Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 21st. Sermon by Mr. Bell when the solemn work was closed. the weather very good. Tuesday 22nd A cold day.....at Midday snowing pretty hard. Pretty cold in the school. Wednesday 23rd Snow 3 inches deep, not much frost. Thursday 24th Watson at the Mill since Monday 21st. Inst. Came home on Tues. night. Thursday 24th this day at Wm Laverty's Barn raising. Friday 25th Bell at Lanark. Both good days. Mary also at Lanark. Saturday 26th a dull Day. Sabbath 27th...Snow all day. Only a long lecture by McAllister. Monday 28th Clear, some frost... This day a Habitant #1 killd a pig. very frosty day, but clear. Thursday December 1st 1831 a severe frost, very cold. Friday Decr 2nd Awful frosty. Jess at Lanark. Saturday 3rd Library Issue. Sabbath Decr 4th no sermon, a heavy snow. Monday5th Strong frost. Tuesday 6th 1 8 3 1 . Began keeping School at night. Last night being Decr 5th 1 8 3 1 . Tuesday 6th a cold frosty day. Wednesday 7th a very frosty, frosty day this day Mrs. Barrie's funeral. Thursday 8th a cold day. Friday 9th Jess at Lanark. I am sick of the cold, a frosty day. Jenny lame with Rose in her ankle.. bad the second time.. this morning James Allen departed this Life, a young man and full of the hope of Enjoying Long Life but Alas disappointed. Saturday Decr 10th a fine winter Day. Sabbath 11th this Day. J. Allen 's burial Day. A very cold day. Monday 12th frosty. Tuesday 13th a frosty day. This day got firewood... I do not this [?] thing which I hate. Turn tho for thou art the Lord myGod.#2 Wednesday 14th very frosty. Thursday 15th Hard frost. Last night my night scholars cut firewood.... Friday 16th at the mill with 5 bushels. Saturday 17th Dec. 1 8 3 1 , an excessive stormy day. Sabbath 18th very frosty. Monday 19th Snowed all day. Tuesday 20th Heavy snow in the forenoon. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 21st A stormy day. Thursday 22nd a very frosty day. Friday 23rd more moderate. Saturday 24th. I intend to go to Lanark this day. At Lanark. Sabbath 25th Some snow. Monday 26th Considerable snow. Tuesday 27th Jess at Lanark. A good Winter Day. G. Easton G. Easton. Wednesday 28th Some snow. Thursday 29th a good winter day. Friday 30th December 1 8 3 1 . Snow 14 inches deep. Saturday 31st frosty, very cold. 1# Habitant- a settler of French descent of the farming class. 2# Lamentations 5-21 �Sabbath Jan 1st 1832 Somesnow.TownmeetingwhereJ.Thompsonwaschosenclk.,J. Brown Junr and John Donald assessors and J. Hood, Collector. Tuesday 3rd Very Cold. Wednesday 4th Excessive cold. Thursday-5th Jany 1832. a fine day, little frost. G. Easton. Friday 6thSnow during the night. Saturday 7th Library issue. Sabbath _8th. On Fri. Dec. 30th about 3 in the morning James Cuthbertson Left Robt. Twaddle's distillery and was found on the Lake in the afternoon frozen to death. G. Easton. Sabbath 8th January 1832. rain at night. Monday 9th not much frost. Snow 14 inches deep. Tuesday 10th Inclining fresh this day. Thomas, Joseph and E. Laverty at Lanark. Each with a barrel of potash. Paul at the Mill. G. Easton. Wednesday 11th. January 1832..... a frosty day. Thursday 12th; Very frosty. Friday 13th at Currie's Mill, 8 bushels, a fine warm day. - Saturday 14th a good Winter Day. Yesterday Thomson and Brown brought home all the Machinery belonging to the Distillery. Sabbath 15th Soft since Thursday last. Monday 16th a soft day this morning. Sent away my school papers to Perth with William Hood. this day took in a pit of potatoes. G.E. Tuesday 17th January 1832. Still not much frost. G. Easton. Wednesday 18th rain last night all night. Still, fresh and thawing. Thursday 19th rather cold.. some snow, Wednesday 18th my pig went to Hugh Campbell's to the Boar. Came home on Thurs. 19th this day Jess at Lanark. Saturday 21st Mr. Wilson from Perth preached in St. Andrew's Hall. Sabbath 22nd. the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Dalhousie by Mr. McAllister... Mr. Wilson helping him. Monday 23rd Robt Penman at our house, frosty weather. Tuesday 24th a cold day. Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th. the most severe frost we have had this Season. Severe, indeed. Friday 27th January 1832. Very frosty. no abatement of cold. Last night the Distillery was set in operation, last night being Jan. 26th 1832. G. Easton. Saturday 28th Still very cold. Exceeding frosty weather. G. Easton. Sabbath 29th Exceeding frosty. Monday 30th a heavy fall of snow all day...Snow 10 inches deep. Tuesday 31st Frosty and some snow. Wednesday Feby 1 at 1852. This winter hath been very cold, a good deal of Severe frost and Heavy Snows. Extremely cold. February 1st 1832... a cold frosty day. Ned at Lanark. Very cold weather. Exceeding frosty, Thursday 2nd soft. Friday not much frost. Saturday 4th Library issue. George Easton. Sabbath 5th Cold and frosty. Monday 6th frosty. Tuesday 7th a good deal of snow last night. this day Very frosty. Wednesday 8th February 1832,, was at Lanark. Thursday 9th a very cold day. Saturday 11th Cold and frosty. Sabbath 12th February 1832 frosty.. this morning old Mrs. Paul departed this life about six inv the morning. Last night ex- cessive rain, this day frost with snow. Monday 13th very cold this day. I had a Lamb died, and took a sow to Brown's to the boar. Last Wednesday bought an axe @ 11/3. Wednesday Febr 18th Moderate, at Lanark with corn. Sabbath 19th frosty. Monday 20th Some snow. Jenny and Jess away this morning to Penman's. Thomas and Mary at Lanark. �"My bowels, my bowels. I am pained at my very heart, my heart maketh a noise in me. I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, 0 my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the Alarm of War." Tuesday 21st We have sinned, 0 may we do so no more. George Easton, Dalhouaie. U.C. A fine day, not very frosty. G. Easton. Jenny and Jess at Penman's. Wednesday 22nd 1832- A fine winter day, considerable snow in the morning, now fair. Thursday 23rd was at Clyde Mills with a load. Snow all day. Friday a frosty day. Saturday 25th. Last night wrote J. Paul and Mrs. McLays bargain. This day getting firewood, a cold day. Sabbath 26th frosty. Monday 27th Looking like freshness. Tuesday 28th at Clyde Mills with a load. Snow and soft. Wednesday 29th Rather frosty with some snow. George Easton. Fear timely comes before a faults begun. He fears too late who fears not till its done. Thursday March 1st. This day brought home some hay from Todd's. A very cold frosty day. Exceeding cold. Friday 2nd 1832 Library General meeting. Saturday-3rd rather soft. Sabbath 4th inclining to freshness. Saturday 3rd. Got home my hay. G.E. Monday 5th Snow all day very heavy. Tuesday 6th I have sinned, what shall I do unto thee, 0 Thou Preserver of men! Why hast Thou set me as a mark against Thee so that I am a burden to myself. Job 7..20 This morning went to Perth. Got my money. $10. All in a bustle electing a member for the Provincial parliament. Came home same night, a fine day. Wednesday. 7th very frosty, this day paid John Todd for the hay £1..3s..9p...Thursday 8th a mild day. Friday 9th like freshness Last night had a dispute with my night scholars..they do not behave and I am determined not to be insulted in the school. Honi Soit qui mal y Pence. This night quit the night school. G.E. Saturday 10th at Lanark. Got a cooler. Riggy calved this day. weight 69 lbs. Price 5 2 per lb. Sabbath 11th Soft and fresh. This day Andrew Wallace is rouped. #1 This night the Committee of the Librarymet and put things in Order and delivered it over to McIntyre for one year. Tuesday 14th a desperate cold day. Wednesday 13th as cold a day as we had this season. Thursday 16th very frosty. Janet at Lanark. I have sinned, What shall I do, 0 Thou preserver of men. Library issue, a cold Saturday 17th as cold a day as we have had this season. G. Easton. Sabbath -18th very frosty weather. Snow all Saturday and all night. Exceeding stormy. Monday 19th rather more moderate. Tuesday 20th March 1832. Last night James McDonald got home six sleigh load of boards from Wallace's sawmill. This day moderate. This winter hath been particularly severe. Last night was at the sawmill. Paid 440 feet of Boards, brought home 320 feet. Moderate weather. Jenny and Jess at Willm Allan's for a load of straw. George Easton. Dominies. #2 Wednesday 21st March- 1832, my night scholars chopping, 1 1 men and boys. They commenced upon Thursday March 22nd and on Friday 23rd 12 men and boys cut down I think rather better than two acres. Both fine days. 1# rouped- sale by 2#Lord,master, a title of respect �Saturday 24th a fine day, some sugar, Our troughs not yet set, but trees runni Tuesday 27th Wm Campbell and John Baillie and Stephen Campbell chopping, being March 27th not quite so cold, not so frosty. I have cut no trees yet for sugar Wednesday 28th this winter hath been uncommonly severe. Since November the gro Friday, 23rd this day James Watson and James MacDonald was at the sawmill and Wednesday 28th this morning out some trees for sugar. A mild day. Deliver me, Thursday March 28th a fine day, some sugar. Bell and Jess this morning boiling Saturday 31st. Saw Robins two days ago. Ned drawing logs to John Bain yesterda SabbathApril1st1832.Astormyday,veryfrosty.Monday2nd.Frosty,nosugartill Midday..thi Wednesday4ththisdaythetemperancesocietymeetsinSt.Andrew'sHall.WarnedbyMr.McAllister..M Last night got two lambs from one ewe. This morning David not well, not able to come to sohool. WednesdayApril 5th 1832- A severe frost, very oold for the season. David at s Friday 6th This day appointed for making the road below McArthur's lot. This day Alex Hill and Agnes Hood bindeth themselves to one another by marriage, taking each other for better for worse all the days of their life. A fine day. G. Easton. Saturday 7th.Dull,notquitesofrosty.Anotherewelamdlastnight.G.E. Sabbath April 8th OldUmphertson'shousewasburnedtotheground. A very severe frost, Never saw suchacoldthisseason,awfulfrost. Monday 9th Like a change, still frosty. Tuesday 10th Still frosty. Like a change, no sugarthisweekgone. Wednesday11thApril1832Thisdayfirstpigeonsseenbymethisseason. Last night a lamb died, A real mild day, snowdisappearingr a p i * Psalms 51-14,*2IIcorinthians7-13*SeeIsiah54-17 �25 great creator. 0 my soul it ill becomes thee to be silent. John Thomson builds his house this day...upon George Brown's lot near the distillery. Honi soit qui mal y pense.. Thursday 12th April 1832. A warm day. Tom's chopping ball. Last night Angus and Grimshaw in their glory. Sorrow, sorrow, pity me. This day sugar. Friday 13th Library issue and meeting of committee, this night heard frogs and saw mosquitoes, very warm. Saturday 14th A very fine day, this morning saw ducks. All my ewes lambed, 8 in whole, one died, 7 remaining. Sabbath April 15th 1832 A fine day. Mr. McAllister in discoursing maintained strange notions concerning original sin...that the guilt of Adam's first sin is not...or rather will not be imputed to man it being done away by the Glorious Redeemer for all man- kind that none of the seed of Adam will have that sin charged to them but must stand or fall on his own accord, in my opinion not according to the Word of God. Monday 16th Snow all day. Tuesday April 17th Constant heavy snow since yesterday morning. Snow very deep. John Thompson's youngest child not expected to live. Wed 18th rain since yesterday. J. Thompson's child no better. Thursday 19th April 1832 J. Thompson's child a little better. A fresh day. G. Easton. Friday 20th 1832 G. Easton. was at St. Andrew's Hall delivering the Library on to J. McIntyre. Did not finish. It was on Thursday April 19th. Friday 20th Not a bad day. I have sinned, I have sinned. Saturday 21st. Threatning. Bell begun to delve* the yard. Sabbath April 22nd 1832 very hard frost. Some snow. Monday 23rd Cold like a change. This day some snow. The winter hath been a most terrible cold one. Note: The diary now skips to 1837. It looks as though there was another part at one time that is now missing. 1837 Dalhousie Wednesday April 19th at this moment snowing and Mrs. Margaret Brown fixing sugar spouts. On Tuesday got my first lamb. Thursday 20th April, a cold frosty day. Sugar making commenced about the first of April and no appearance of it being over. A cold and very late spring. G. Easton. This day James,Brown had a son born. Friday 21st snowing hard. Saturday 22nd. a cold frosty day. This spring is particularly backward. No growth at all. On the first day January 1837 Syria and the Holy Lands was almost destroyed by an earthquake. The city of Joppa contained a population of 19,000 souls of whom 15,000 were killed. Sabbath 23rd a cold day. Monday 24th Joseph H. readies a barn 50 ft. long. Dalhousie 25th April 1837. A cold day, like snow. G. Easton. Tuesday 26th Alex. Park sowd wheat on Friday April 21st 1837...a frosty day. Wednesday 26th Jenny at Lanark for her boots. Not so very cold but still frosty. Thursday 27th a warm day. Friday *delve - to dig �26 Saturday 29th April 1837...Commenced ploughing yesterday. This day went to Perth, came home at night. A fine day. Sabbath 30 April, rather cold, Monday May 1st 1837..as cold a. frosty day as I ever saw at this season of the year. Tuesday 2nd a very cold day, still frosty. Ploughing. Exceeding cold in the school, awful cold weather. Wednesday 3rd May 1837 Fresh and a dull day. Dalhousie May 4th 1837 A new sect of religionists who call themselves Mormons have appeared in Canada this winter, who pretend they are the only Church of Christ on earth. That they have the power of working Miracles. That the Indians, the natives of North America, are the lost tribes of Israel. That a fellow of the name of Joseph Smith found a lost portion of the word of God, Engraved on plates of Gold. That this same J. Smith had a visit of the Apostle Peter who was accompanied by a retinue of blessed Spirits who ordained him and gave him power to ordain ministers to preach, teach and baptize in the name of the Lord Jesus, or in his own name. I do not know which...as report says. They baptize in the name of the Father, Son and Joseph Smith. That Mount Zion will be built and established in Missouri. That the Lord Jesus is about to appear on Earth when the Lord will reign with all his saints. During a thousand years..that a mighty Angel is about to proclaim the coming of the Lord.... and call upon the saints to assemble in Missouri. That they have the Urim and Thummim#1and they have to rear and build the Temple of the Lord in Missouri and that Joseph Smith is ordained High Priest during the Millenium..or the thousand years reign of the Saints and that famine was..and every evil will fall on the Surrounding nations and like the famine in the Days of Jacob. All people will have to go to the blessed land to buy there..and that those who died in former ages... who as they say had not the True Light will be received into the Lower Mansions of bliss but that they alone will inherit the Kingdom of God. I have fabricated nothing. George Easton. And so adieu False Mormons! Thursday May 4th 1837 .. Heard Upper Canada#2last week of April and the Puddocks* got out their heads about the same time. Notice.... There will be held on the Government Grounds in the Village of Lanark, a public market for the sale of Horses, Cattle and sheep on the 2nd Tuesday of May 1837 and upon the 2nd Tuesday of October 1837 and will be heldupon the same days every succeed- ing year. By Order of the Magistrates.... This day sowed my pease and gave Patrick Fife1/2bushel of wheat for1/2bushel of pease. G. Easton Dalhousie 5th May 1837. Thunder and rain this morning, a warm quiet day. Saturday 6th a wet day. Sabbath 7th a very frosty day.. some snow. Machin's clearing well fenced. Cattle put in and a good of Labour put in upon it this day. George Easton. Monday 8th This morning sowd 5 bushels oats...On Saturday 6th of May my brother Thomas lost one of his oxen. Dropt down in the yoke...apparently in good health..and died almost instantaneous. 1# Urim and Thummim - Sacred instruments alleged to have been found by Joseph Smith with the engraved plates containing the Book of Mormon record and to have been used by him in the work of translation. In the Book of Mormonthey are described as "two stones in silver bows" and called interpreters. 2#UpperCanada- possibly Canadian geese- Puddocks- frogs �A severe loss, particularly at this Season of the year... 0 misery...but I embrace it...my soul shall brood and will dwell upon it, it is the portion the only portion my soul chooseth on this side Eternity. G. Easton. Severe frost. G. Easton. Dalhousie May 9th 1837. This day is Lanark Fair. May 10th sowd wheat and barley..Thursday 11th and Friday 12th chopping in the windfall.#1 Saturday 12th Library issue, planting potatoes. Sowd onions, cabbage, etc on Wednesday May 10th 1837. George Easton. Sabbath May 14th whose hath this worlds goods and seeth his brother have need and shutteth his bowels of compassion against him, how dwelleth the Love of God in him..Rev. Dr. Gemmill Monday 15th a warm day. Tuesday 16th Driving dung for corn, a wet day & night...Wednesday 17th a dull damp day, Vacated my school on Tuesday 9th and commenced again keeping school this day.. Thursday 18th May 1837. This morning Brocky calved a heifer. Thomas has my cattle, rain. Friday 19, on Wednesday and yes- terday planted my corn. Dalhousie May 18th 1837. This day planted my corn. Friday 19th sowd the last of my oats, these days bygone hath been heavy rain in the night time and Dry during the day...this day damp and dull. I have heard one of James Rodger's oxen is weak and unable to last..I went over to Brown's and got a deal of abusive language about a road..I had offered a public road thru' my lot for the paltry sum o f L 7..10s but now I will allow a road to go through on no now is...I will submit to no insults and be obliged to keep open a road to serve the public at the same time. G. Easton. Saturday 20th an awful wet day. Dalhousie 21st May 1837. not much drought, no rain. Monday 22 some frost this morning..a most threatening spring. But the most high..hath condescended to tell the children of men that while earth remaineth..seedtime and harvest...summer and winter..Day & night shall not cease. Amen. G. Easton. Tuesday 23rd I was logging for potatoes. I have cleared no new land since 1833...Wednesday 24th some frost this morning, this day James Reid took home his cow and calf. This day went to Lanark with the money I had collected in aid of our distressed country- men in Scotland. 2..l..10. G. Easton Thursday 25th a fine day...this day Matthew put out one of Bucks eyes with a stone. On Sabbath 21st Mary McNicol alias Mrs. McDougall got a daughter.. exactly 9 months wanting 5 days since she was married. Dalhousie May 26th this is an exceeding warm day. Jess & Ann at Poland. High wind. Saturday 27th not so warm...chopping for turnips. Sabbath May 28th Hard frost... This night saw constellatio above the horizon at 10 p.m. Monday 1#windfall- a tract where the trees have been blown down by the wind. 2#7..10about $31. 3#2..1..10about §8.44 The shilling of Great Britain equal to 12 pence and to 1/20 of a pound. * Constellation- Cassiopeia- the "lady in the chair" -opposite the Big Dipper from the North Star �28 no appearance of better weather. This morning began to plant potatoes. G. Easton. Tuesday 30th not so cold, dull like rain. Planting taties. Last night a meeting in the schoolhouse about the crossroad. G. Easton. Yesterday John McIntyre surveyed 3 roads through the 3rd concession, one by my house, one on the north side of the meadow and one thro' the late G. Brown's lot which he took. Dalhousie June 1st June has commenced very warm. I have just heard my daughter, Isobella, took badly in premature labour last night. We have 15 bushels of potatoes, that is of sets, planted. Jenny is gone to Poland, Jess is gone to Lanark. Very warm. G.E. Friday 2nd June 1837. Heard this morning my daughter Isobella was delivered of a son yesterday being June 1st 1837. A very warm day..Heavy rain yesterday.... Saturday June 3rd an exceeding wet night and a rantin', tauntln', tearin' whistlin' showery day. Planting potatoes. Jack & Jenny helping Jess. Sabbath June 4th At Poland, a fine day. Monday 5th at General Training. 200 present, a warm day. Tuesday6th a warm day. Dalhousie June 7th 1837 a wet day. saw fire flies for the first time this season June 5th. G. Easton. Thunder almost every day since the first of Day of June. Thursday8th June 1837. Gathering stones from off land preparatory to ploughing. Black flies very bad. Jenny came down from Poland last night and goes up to-day.G.E. Friday 9th June 1837. Ploughing for fallow, a very warm day- Saturday 10 th June 1837- a fine Day.... Library issue.... Sabbath 11th for I determined to know nothing among you save Jesus Christ him crucified. Revd Dr. Gemmill. very warm. This morning Jenny came down from Poland. Isobella weak and her child not expected to live. Monday 12th Anne and David begun to hoe corn. Jess at Poland. Dalhousie June 13th 1837. Jenny gone to Poland..we having got no word about them since Sabbath, a real good day. Gay an Silly. Wednesday 14th very warm. Anne and David finished hoeing the corn the first time. Thursday 15th a fine day. Anne & David at Lanark. Friday 16th June 1837 report says Jas. Rodger hath lost the Plea he had with Will Muir but no certain word. G. Easton. Jas. Rodger himself says he gained the plea and has only one penny of costs to pay. Saturday 17th June 1837 Last night a heavy hail storm. Ned at Lake Machin went away on Thursday 15th not home Friday 7 o'clock. to live. Dalhousie June 17th 1837 To-morrow being Sabbath is the Day on which the Battle of Waterloo was fought and won 22 years ago..a long time since the Bonaparte Dynasty was destroyed and the nations of Europe enjoyed partial peace. Great hardships have been suffered by the nations since the time and in a mercantile point of view both Europe and America are hard bestead at the present time. Banks will not pay specie on discount bills and Trade is at a stand...work is not to be got... and provisions is high. Such is a sketch of the moral world at present. G. Easton. Sabbath 18th was at Poland and Robt Mcintosh's child is not expected to live...very ill. (note: Robt husband of Isobelle) Dalhousie June 19th 1837, a fine day, hoeing beans & cleaning potatoes. Tuesday 20th a very wet day. Wednesday 21, Kept as a fast day Preparatory to the celebration of the Lord's Supper..a fine day. Thine arrows shall be sharp in the Heart of the Kings enemies �whereby the people fall under thee. Rev. Dr. Gemmill. Thursday June 22nd yesterday Robert Mcintosh's second son died and is buried today. Impute not the father's iniquity upon their children. Domine.Deo. G. Easton. A fine day...Left Poland about 6 o'clock P.M. a fine day... flies intolerable. Friday 23rd south wind and pretty high, a fine day. Saturday 24th June 1837. This day James Brown built a barn..damp day. Sabbath 25th this day the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in Dalhousie by the Rev. Dr. Gemmill. By whose stripes you were healed.* A fine day. Monday 26th Logging for turnips. Tuesday 27th this morning James Paul's wife died, working at the roads. Sowd my turnips a fine day. Thursday 29th This day I went to Perth, a wet afternoon. Friday30th again stood before the Board of Education and came home at night, an excessive warm day. Saturday July 1st working at the roads. Sabbath 2nd, a good day. Monday 3rd an exceeding wet day. Tuesday 4th- this is the anniversary of Yankie slavery. a fair day. Wednesday 5th a dull day, hoeing corn. Thursday 6th thunder with heavy showers. Ned at Perth, Cherry at the Bull July 5th 1837 G. Easton. Dalhousie 7th July 1837 this day finished corn, hoeing 2 times 2 time. Day more clear than J. Lorimer's corn flourishing. upon my pease. A backward looking year, more like famine than a plentiful crop and beans usual. Some blooms Bull Cherry 5th July July 5th This year only one Geo. Easton 1837 Saturday July 8th Library issue. Worked at the roads 4th day. Sabbath 9thDr. Gemmill not well...forced to stop...a fine day. Monday 10th a warm day. Robt Mcintosh at Perth with my cattle. Jenny going to Poland to stop with Bell till Robin comes back. G. Easton. Tuesday July 11th some rain but warm. Wednesday 12th July a very warm day.. G. Easton. Thursday 13th High south wind, ploughing my fallow 2 times. Dalhousie 13th July 1837. the 5th line people working at the roads at Brown's dam back at the Bridge. George Easton. July 14th A fine dull day. Jess ploughing. Saturday 15th July, at Lanark, a storm of wind. Sabbath 16th was over and saw William Anderson who is in all probability dying....Monday 17th cut my clover. Tuesday 18th both yesterday and today very warm. Wednesday 19th hilld my corn on Monday last. James Crosbie at the bull on Tuesday. I am G. Easton. JackJon Wednesday... this morn- ing some rain, cannot put in ray clover. This morning saw silk among my corn. Corn late. Thursday 20th a droughty Day. G. Easton. Dalhousie July 20th 1837. this day rickd my clover. Friday 21st July...I am at the Bull with Rosie, a fine day. Saturday 22nd Julythis morning very near * See Isaiah 53-5 �30 frost. A warm day..this last week hath been excellent hay weather. I have received no letters from Scotland this season. G. Easton. 0 Lord truly I am thy servant, I am thy servant and the son of thy handmaid, Thou hast loosed mybonds..#1a fine day. Monday rain all day, snowing hail Tuesday 25th a Good day. Wednesday 26th Reid's tibby#2at the bull...6 of July l837 Pietyuch at the bull July 25th. July 26th like rain. Dalhousie July 26th 1837. this season is at least one fortnight later than usual. Ned says the crops are earlier about Pike Falls and to Carleton place they are more early. G. Easton. Friday 28th July 1837...Some rain last night but a fine day. Some draught Saturday 29th a fine day, cutting hay. Sabbath 30th a wet day, excessive heavy rain. Monday 31 at a fine draughtyday. Jess at Lanark, which concludes the month of July, we have often been shearing before this time. Dalhousie Tuesday August 1st 1837-—-- a dull day, like rain. Tom mowing with Jas. Brown son. Watson ricking at the dam..back. Wednesday August 2nd 1837 Bet Conroy came home upon Tueaday July 25th...says she has been badly for sixmonths. Looks tolerable. takes a ride generally every day and visits every Sabbath Day. G. Easton. Wednesday 2nd. a wet day.. Let this day be marked in the Logbook of my memory and may I remember it to my sorrow and from this day be a better man, a Christian and a better member of Society...more wise...and to all intent a better husband and parent. Dalhousie Thursday "August 3rd l837...a fine day. 0 love the Lord all ye his saints.#3 Put all my hay this Day, that is all I had at home. Friday August 4th high wind and very cold, a clear day. Saturday August 5th 1837...Yesterday morning and to-day very like frost and I believe in many places it was frost, but did no damage in this part of Dalhousie. A fine clear day. G. Easton. E. Conroy cutting hay with James Brown. Sabbath 6th a fine clear Day, wind south and fresh. Dalhousie August 6th 0 Lord truly I am thy Servant...I am thy servt and the son of thy handmaid, thou hast loosed my bonds. Rev. Dr. Gemmill. Monday 7th a warm day. cutting hay in Conroy's. Tueaday 8th not well, came on rain in the afternoon and continued heavy rain all night. Wednesday 9th a wet day, saw Wm Anderson this morning very low. Just in Life...cannot speak much, will not be long in the land of the living. 0 to be prepared for that event for come it will, whether I be prepared or not. G. Easton. Dalhousie Aug. 9th On Tuesday June 20th our beloved monarch William Fourth departed this life. Lamented by hi3 people, reigned 7 years. Aged 72. Succeeded in the throne by Queen Alexandria Victoria by the Grace of GodRegina Brittaniarum. Born 1819 Daughter of the Duke of Kent and grand-daughter to his Late Majesty King George third of Gracious memory who died 1820. Thursday 10 of August was cutting hay at Conroy's. J.B. and Tom helping me. Rosie at the bull, this day, Friday 11th Dull, raking hay. Saturday 12th of August, this day moor fowl shooting begins. G.E. 1# Psalms 116-16 2# tibby- the head - Old Slang - perhaps "bossy" 3# Psalms 31-23 �perisheth and no man layeth it to heart and merciful men are from the evil to come.....sabbath 13th. yesterday an excessive wet day..this day the body of William Anderson consigned to the cold and silent grave. So remember time is short..G. Easton. Saw the remains of Wm Anderson to meet no more till the Last trumpet Sound, then shall we meet again. Dalhousie August 14th yesterday heavy rain, This day more drought.. shaking out my hay. Tuesday 15th an excessive wet day. Eliza not very well. G. Easton Wednesday 16th a dull day, a dark misty morning. Thursday 17th August 1837. This day began to shear wheat. James Brown cut his yesterday. A dull misty morning. G. Easton. 18th shearing wheat. Jess and Anne at Currie's mill this day being August 18th 1837. G. Easton. Saturday 19th August 1837. Shearing wheat and barley. This day finished ray fall wheat, 29 stooks. A fine drought and a fine clear day. George Easton. Dalhousie August 20th 1837...O Lord, Truly I am thy servant. I am thy servant and the son of thine handmaid.... thou hast loosed my bonds* Dr. G. fine day. Monday 21st a fine clear harvest day. Shearing barley..in whole 19 wee stooks. G. Easton. At night a thunderstorm and heavy rain. Tuesday 22nd. Excessive high west wind. Overturning stooks in all directions. G. Easton. Wednesday 23rd August 1837. This is a dull day. Shearing spring wheat, it was sown 11th of May. Thursday 24th if the weather is favorable next week will be the throng of harvest. Betimes dull and sometimes dour. I would like to inn wheat*, this day stacked my fall wheat. Dalhousie August 25th 1837 a fine harvest day. Eliza not well. Jess is with Andrew Park now this 3rd day. Saturday 26th was at Lanark, saw Mr. McAllister, a fine day. bought & paid l6lb. of nails 7/6. Sabbath 27th Peccavi. * Mond. 28th. Behold we return unto Thee for Thou art the Lord our God. Tuesday 29th. Yesterday an wheat this day, 19 stooks..Jess with Andrew Park on Saturday and Monday...She was with J. Brown. Wednesday August 30th Mr. McAllister arrived in Lanark afternoon absence of nearly 14 months in his native land where he experienced nothing but disappointments in every way. A fine day. At least a very wet day. August 31st a fine day, wind north. Dalhousie September 1st 1837. On Tuesday evening August 29 James Paul's daughter was taken from this world of sorrow 2 months and 2 days after her mother. The funeral took place on Thursday, August 31st 1837. some frost this morning 1st. our pease all cut this day and cut a few oats. Saturday 2nd. Jas. Brown, Junior ploughing & Robert Rodger sowing wheat. A dull damp day. G. E. Sabbath 3rd a fine day. Monday 4th very hard frost. Corn and potatoes generally damaged by frost. My corn not frosted. was at J. Gallinger's smithy. Got my drag teeth laid. paid 6/9. Tuesday 5th put in my spring wheat. Wednesday 6th put in my pease. Thursday 7. a wet day. G. Easton. Saturday 9th Ditto. * Peccavi- I have sinned, an acknowledgement or confession of sin *Psa 116-16 *to inn wheat- to put it up in a shelter or with some type of grain elevator owned by another �Sabbath 10th Mr. McAllister preached in St. Andrew's. Josh. 24..24* Monday Septr 11th a wet day. Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th shearing oats & threshing seed wheat. Thursday 14th plowed in a bushel of wheat. Friday 15th Shearing oats. I ploughed in mywheat on Wednesday Septr 13th and on Saturday 16th of Septr 1837 and I was shearing oats on Thurs. & Friday Sept. 14th &l5th.G.E. Sabbath Septr 17th a fine harvest day. Took physic, could not go to hear sermon. G. Easton.... Monday Sepr 18th Like rain. Dragged ray wheat this morning. Shearing oats. Dr. Gemmill's text yesterday was...behold the Lamb of God.* Dalhousie September 19th 1837. Saw fireflies on the evening of Septr 18th a thing unprecedented. Tuesday 19th Last night helped Wm Hood to build some oats. This day put in a stack of oats. G.E. Wednesday 20th a frosty morning, a complete nailer..Thos begins to sow wheat. Thursday 21st a frosty morning, Robt Macintosh gone to Perth with barley..a fine day. Wind south and blowing. Friday 22nd Wind south..blowing.. Finished our harvest this day. Jenny at Poland. Like rain. Saturday 23rd I received a letter from my brother David containing the mournful Tidings of my father's death who departed this Life upon Monday the 7th of August, i837, aged 76 years and 7 months.* And he said unto me, write blessed are the Dead who Die in the Lord, from henceforth...yea saith the spirit..that they may rest from their Labours, and their works do follow them.* Sabbath 24th Mr. McAllister dispensed the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in Lanark. 25th a fine day, wind south... put in All My Grain, All My Oats this day. Tuesday 26th a wet day. This day Agnes Thomson wife of James Brown was taken away out of the land of the living very suddenly, she took badly about 3 A.M. and was a corpse before 3 o'clock afternoon. James came for me but I never saw her in life, nor any of her family, only my Jenny was with her, and Jess Watson. G.E. Wednesday 27th Jess at Lanark, a fine day. Thursday 28th a wet day..this day the Body of Mrs. Brown was committed to the grave, there to lie till the great day of the Lord. Dalhousie 29th of September 1837 A fine day. Saturday September 30th a wet day. Sabbath October lst a fine day. Monday 2nd. a wet day. took the roof off ray house. 3rd Andrew park and Robert Macintosh working at the roof, we have got real bad weather. G. Easton. Wednesday 4th very hard frost the most severe we had this season. George Easton. This day got a load of shingles from John Thomson. paid him 2 dollar.. Thursday October 5th Threatning snow..rain and hail. Keep me from all presumptuous sirs, 0 Lord* Friday October 6th 1837..This day is Dalhousie Fair a cold dull day...George Easton...no whiskey. Saturday 7th Octr 1837 a cold day. Sabbath 8th an excessive frosty morning. This day Mr. McAllister preached from Rom. 7th & 12th wherefore the Law is holy and the commandment holy and just and good. Monday 9th Excessive hard frost. Tuesday 10th this day is Lanark fair. The weather is changed, wind *Psalms19-13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Josh 24...24 And the people said unto Joshua, The Lord our God will Matthew Easton born Feb. 1761 Blessed are the Dead...Rev. 14.13 �33 south.. took in 3 loads of corn last night and 2 carts of potatoes. Wednesday 11th October 1837... a noble day, digging Potatoes and and pucklngs corn. Thursday Octr 12th 1837..Last night a thunder- storm. with rain..a dull day. Dalhousie. October 13th 1837 Friday 13th a most terrible cold day, Saturday 14th Last night the moon was eclipsed, a total eclipse, and we killed two Bears... a cold day... Lifted all our potatoes.. 180 bushels andhusked the last of our corn..we think near 20 bushels. Sabbath 15th Behold the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world.#1 Revd Dr. Gemmill Monday 16th a fine day, Tuesday 17th Driving stones for my chimney,...a fine day. G. Easton. Wednesday Oct 18th 1837 a wet like day.. Thursday 19th a dull day Threatning snow. George Easton. Friday 20th a wet morning. G. Easton. Saturday Octr 21st went to go to Bredin's for lime. My cart broke down by the way, had to come back empty. A fine day... a court of commissioners for the Township. Sabbath 22nd a fine day. Monday 23rd was at Bredin's & bought 16 bushels of lime. John Smith came to build my chimney. Tuesday 24th took down my old chimney and began to build..a fine day. Wednesday October 25th This morning ground covered with snow and is 3 inches deep and still snowing at 12 o'clock Thursday 26th an uncommon wet day. Friday 27th a good d a y . Saturday 28th a good day. Dalhousie October 29th 1837. Both Dr. Gemmill & Mr. McAllister preached in St. Andrew's. Monday 30th busy building. Tuesday 31st my cattle went to Lanark with a barrel of potash and brought home 16 bushels lime, busy building my chimney. Wednesday Nov. 1st my cattle at Poland with a load of ashes. G. Easton. Thursday 2nd. a cold frosty day. G. Easton. Friday November 3rd this day John Smith went home my building being nearly finished, all done to the Lumhead#2,had no help except James Brown 3 days and Watson part of one day. G. Easton. a fine day, wind south. Saturday Novr 4th a fine fresh day, planted my plums, cherries, etc. Sabbath 5th awful wet. Monday 6th frosty like snow. Tuesday 7th some heavy snow showers. Jess at Poland helping Macintosh to build his chimney. I this morning plastered the house. Wednesday 8th November 1837... Had a visit of Johnnie Stuart this day...a fine frosty day.. Thursday Novr 9th 1837. This morning the ground was covered with snow and a very cold day. Winter seems to set in and we need not expect anything but snow for six months to come. G. Easton. Friday 10th Ground still white. Robt Rodger cutting firewood for the school. Dalhousie Novr 1Oth 1837 Saturday Novr 11th a cold day. Wind south, received a letter from Mr. Murray on Thursday Nov. 8th 1837. Sabbath 12th and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord..Rev. Dr. Gemmill Thou shalt have no other Gods before me. #3 Rev. Mr. McAllister. 1# Behold the Lamb.. John 1 .. 29 2#Lumhead..a lum is a chimney which comes to a point, a lumhead the top of the chimney 3# No other Gods before me- Exodus 20..3 �a fine day. Monday 13th a fine frosty day. Tuesday 14th a fine frosty day, Robt Macintosh took away Brawny yesterday. Wednesday 15th Nov. 1837 was at the raising of John Waddle's barn, a real good day. Thursday 16th This day snow began to fall in the morning and at one o'clock is still snowing..very heavy snow. Friday 17th wind south. Gay cold, the country is assembled at Bell Mulr's at a Quilting. Tommy Conroy...the workshop.. the stove and the shavings. Saturday Nov. 18th 1837 was at Robt Rodger's raising a parlour. Snow fell on Thursday 3 inches but today is clean gone. Sabbath 19th rain all day, a fine day. Monday 20th a dull, soft day, put up my stove this day. Tuesday 21st a most incessant day of rain. Wednesday 22nd in the night time thunder & rain. Thursday 23rd a wet- night but lo! in the morning Snow, an exceeding stormy day, snowing very hard, heavy snow. Friday 24th a frosty day, snow still lying on the ground. Dalhousie November 24th 1837 This day Charles Thom and Eliza Bain and Thomas Scott and Margaret Bain are married in St. Andrew's hall by the Revd Mr. Macalister,a rousing wedding. At least the people are assem- bling. They say there are 140 guests Bidden, more than 100 present and 10 fiddlers, same day McLauchlan's Daughter and old Jamison's daughter and A. W. Playfairs daughter. Saturday 25th was at Lanark, bought 20 lb. o iron for a crane. Sabbath 26th be ye followers of God as Dear Children.* Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 27th a frosty day, snow still lying. Tuesday 28th still frosty with snow. Wednesday 29th fresh snow, almost clean gone.no snow on the ground. Thursday Nov. 30th This morning Matthew George sick, very sick, no snow, ground quite bare. No snow to be seen. Saturday 2nd. a dull fresh day. Got my crane on Wednesday Novr 9th 1837. Sabbath 3rd Decr fine day, Monday a little frost. Tuesday 5th No snow, this day J. Brown at the Oat mill with 2 bushels oats for me. G. Easton. Dalhousie. Dalhousie Decr 6th 1837, this day at James Fair's when the Left wing of the 1st Reg't of Lanark Militia paraded and got a volunteer offer to go to Lower Canada and five men went. Thursday 7th a cold day. Friday 8th This day stormy, ground again covered with snow, we have had a good deal of agreeable weather, the ground bare this long time, no snow but now likely to lie. My girls at Currie's mill yesterday. Saturday Dec.9th killd my3 pigs, 500 lbs. Sabbath 10th Snow all day. Monday 11th Dull and snowing, snow 5 inches deep. G. Easton. Wednesday 13th very frosty. Thursday Decr 14th 1837 cold and frosty. Friday 15th a cold frosty day. Saturday 16th Exceeding cold & frosty. Sabbath 17th a very frosty Day. Monday 18th rain all night, began to snow and continued heavy snow till 12 o'clock. G. Easton. Dalhousie December 19th 1837 *Ephesians5..1 �35 Tuesday 19th On Sabbath Decr 17th Mary Reid was safely delivered of a son and heir. George Easton Like snow. snow 9 inches deep. Wednesday Dec. 20,1837 an exceeding hard frost. Thursday 21st Dec. a very frosty day. Friday December 22d frosty. Saturday 23rd an exceeding frosty day Sabbath 24th And Holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. Revd Dr. Gemmill.... soft Monday 25th W m Hay cut firewood. soft. Tuesday 26th was at James Fair's at Parade. Wednesday 27th very frosty. James Shields cutting firewood for me for John Conroy. Thursday 28th Decr s nowing a little all day. Friday 29th soft wind south. Saturday 30th Was the Day of the Meeting of my Trustees. They Signed my school paper. a frosty day. George Easton. Sabbath 31st Decr Soft inclining to freshness. Monday January 1st 1838, a fine soft day. Was at James Nairn's and J. Hetherington's at night. Tuesday 2nd. a fresh day, snow dissolving rapidly. Wednesday 3rd was at Lanark, got my leather from Smith the tanner. Thursday 4th Was at James Barr's funeral. Snow almost gone.. Friday 5th was at James Reid's child's funeral, a very wet day. Snow almost gone. Ground quite bare. Saturday 6th again frosty, no snow. Sabbath 7th a very wet day. Snow all gone. Monday 8th this morning again frosty .and a very little snow. Wind north... Tuesday 9th some heavy snow showers. Wednesday 10th very frosty, fulling * our cloth. Thursday Jany 11th 1838 a cold frosty Day. Friday 12th snow one inch deep. Saturday 13th a pleasant day. Sabbath 14th fresh. Monday 15 a stormy day, snow 2 inches deep. Tues- day 16th Fresh, wind south. Wednesday 17th January 1838...Our Militiamen marched from Dalhousie on Friday 12th of Jan. Thursday 18th Frosty, Friday heavy snow, snow 6 inches deep. Winter seems now begun. Saturday 20th the strongest frost we have had this season. G. Easton. Sabbath 21st a fine day, cold. Monday 22nd frosty Wednesday 24th wind south. Thursday 25th Frosty. Friday 26th Mild, heavy rain. Roads horrible. Was at Poland. Saturday 27th Hard frost, no travelling. Sabbath 28th heavy snow, snow 5 inches deep. Monday 29. High wind. Drifting. Tuesday 30th severe frost. Wednesday 31st Excessive frost, not much snow. Thursday February 1st 1838. a frosty day Wm Hay's child badly. 2nd very frosty. 3rd more mild. Dalhousie 4th Feby 1838 a frosty day. Monday 5th this day Wm Hay's child died after being a considerable time badly. Tuesday a day of Public Thanksgiving for the Mercies received and for putting down rebellion in the province. Wednesday 7th at the funeral of Wm Hay's child. Stormy, heavy snow. *Fulling.to thicken by moistening, heating and pressing, as cloth; to mill; to mill; to make compact; to scour, cleanse, and thick- en in a mill. �36 Thursday 8th Snow 8 inches deep Friday 9th frosty. Saturday 10th the ink is freezing. Sabbath 11th a frosty day. Am I a God at hand and not a God afar off. Revd Mr. Macalister. Monday 12th frosty. Tuesday 13th hard frost. Wednesday very frosty. Thursday excessive frosty. Jess and David at Lanark with oats. Friday 16th Feby 1838...went to Perth, came home same night. awfu frosty. Saturday 17th some of our volunteers came home, frosty, Sabbath frosty. Monday frosty, Tuesday 20th very frosty. Wednesday 21st frosty. Dalhousie Feby 22;1838...Last night John McIntyre came home from the War. This day brought the last of my hay from Conroy's, a fine mild day. Friday 23rd a fine winter day. Saturday 24th Excessive frosty. Jess at the Mill yesterday. Sabbath 25th a very frosty day. Monday 26th very frosty, fulling my coat. Tuesday 27th Wedneaday 28th frosty. Thursday March 1st a fine day. Friday 2nd a fine frosty day. Saturday 3rd snow 7 inches deep and has not been over 9 inches this winter, a fine day. G. Easton. Sabbath 4th March 1838 a fine soft day. I will be as the dew unto Israel etc.#1 Revd Dr. Gemmill Monday 5th Heavy snow all day, snow 15 inches deep. Tuesday 6th- Saturday 10th This week hath been one continued snow shower and all the time soft. 0 Miserere Mei. G. Eaaton Dalhousie March 12th 1838- Sabbath 11th a fine day. Monday 12th Wind north..very warm..snow decreasing. 0 miserere mei. G.E. Tuesday 13th March 1838 Jess & Rob Macintosh at the oat mill wt. 21 bushels of oats, thawing fast. 0 Miserere Mihi. George Easton. Wednesday 14th a soft fresh day. Thursday 15 Jenny went to Poland and is not come back. Some people are making sugar. 0 miserere Mihi. George Easton. Friday 16th frosty. Saturday 17th a frosty day, this is the Commr Court Day. Sabbath 18th Lecture Eph 5th Husbands love your wives Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday Soft and fresh. whether there be sugar or not, I know not. I received my patent#2for my land on Sat. night being March 17th 1838. G. Easton. Dalhousie Tuesday 20th March. Last night Tam Conroy at his old trade of lying but I'll mind it..a fine day. Wednesday 21st a noble day. Thursday 22nd frosty. Friday 23rd a fresh day. Sabbath 24th Last night, thunder, lightning & rain..a complete fresh day. Sabbath March 25th a fine day. Monday 26th this day Mrs. James Park was consigned to the silent grave. a fresh day. Tuesday 27th Heavy snow. Gone to Hanna's oat mill for my: load. Macintosh is gone for it Wednesday. Got it home 504 lb..soft.. (note at side of page: Sugar begun 23rd March 1838) Thursday 29th March, ground again white. Friday 30th Snow all gone. Saturday 31st frosty, a good sugar day.. *Hosea 14—5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. *An instrument making a conveyance or grant of public lands; also, the land or territory 30 conveyed. �this is John Thomson's meeting. Called by Maclellan... Macmanigle, Macmillan and Co.,,, a little allied to McKenzie Van Kensaeller & Co.* Sabbath April 1st 1838 in whom we have redemption thro' his blood, even the forgiveness of our sins* Dalhousie April 2nd 1838. a frosty day. Tuesday 3rd Cold and frosty. Wednesday 4th still cold, busy threshing oats. Jess at Poland making sugar. Thursday 3th Like a change, wind south & blowing very strong. Yesterday got some hay from James Brown Senr...This day finished threshing oats. I intend to go to Perth to-morrow, health and weather permitting. Friday 6th April 1838. G. Easton..went to Perth, roads horrible. Saturday Came home, roads very bad. Sabbath 8th a fine day. Maunanday 9th Cherry calved a Star.. Jack Storie making me a coat. Tuesday 10th a cauld snow day. Wednesday 11th 0 misserere mihi..G.E. Some snow, Taursday 12th April, a considerable comparatively cold day. Jenny, David and Matthew George at Poland. 0 miserere mihi. Geo. Easton. This day the rebel ruffians, Gen'ls Lount & Matthews (according their sentence) are to be hung at Toronto for High Treason. Friday 13th an excessive frosty day. Dalhousie Saturday April 14th 1838. This day at Janes Rodger's barn. James Scott & Joan Conroy were severly hurt..a log came down rolled over Convoy and lay upon Scott. Sabbath 15th Children obey your parents etc.* Rev Dr. Gemmill. Monday 16th Excessive frosty. Tuesday April 17 frosty..Dull like a change. Wednesday 16th Hard frost..built a house. Thursday selling hats, snow decreasing, a cold frosty day. I have got 2 lambs. Saturday 21st a cold day. Wind south with snow. 0 Miserere Mihl.. Sabbath April 22nd Arch. Provan worse...still frosty...Andrew Park fixing my house. Tuesday 24th a gay bonny day but frosty. Wednesday 25th April. Lount and Matthews are hung, so perish all enemies of peace and Good Order. George Easton. a fine day, rather warm. Dalhousie April 26th 1838. Jess came home yesterday & brought my plough from W. Muir's. March 20th was married by the Rev Wm McKillican... John Rose of West Gvillimsbury to Margret Climie of Insifil. U.C....Gave Thos. Thompson some plum trees..some frost..like a change. Friday 27th This day commenced ploughing ...a soft day..Saturday 28th some frost but a fine day. Sabbath 29th The Dr. did not come...rain and snow. Monday April 30th a very cold day..Hard frost, ground white. Tuesday May 1st 1838. G. Easton. a frosty morning ..a warm day. Wednes- day 2nd a fine day. Some rain. Thursday 3rd a fine fresh day. Tom begins ploughing. Friday 4th May 1838. we began to plough. April 27th...Robt Macintosh chopping to me, a fine day, this day sowd pease & spring wheat, this day vacated my school for one week. Saturday 5th an exceeding wet day. Sabbath 6th a fine day. Monday 7th digging my garden. Tuesday 8th Delving... Wednesday 9th still delving. Thursday 10th sow3 onions. Friday 11th sowd barley. Saturday 12th Sowd oats. This day *William Lyon Mackenzie, Rebel, and Van Rensaeller, heavy drinker tried tobePatriotChief. Colossians 1-14 Colossian3 3-20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. * Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews, leaders in Rebel Cause, hanged outside Toronto jail, April 12, 1838 �38 Isobella Paul alias Mrs. Arch. Provan was consigned to the cold grave. She died on Thursday May 10th being in trouble since the beginning of Febr 1838. Hora Fugit. Sabbath 13th Behold I have given him for Witness of the people, a leader etc. #1 Isa. 55-4 Monday 14th commenced school- sowd oats. Tuesday 15th a noble day. Wednesday 16th May a fine day. Thursday 17th Planted corn. Friday 18th finished my corn..a fine day, Saturday 19th May 1838, was going to log, stop by rain. Sabbath 20th a fine day. Monday 21st was at Nairn's Dam with my cattle. Tuesday 22nd Dull like rain. Robt Mcintosh logging to me Wednesday 23rd on Monday 21st a girl was burnt to death but I have not yet heard the particulars, a brother's daughter to R. Boyle in Darling. a very dull day. Thursday 24th a wet day. Since the 19th Jas. Brown hath been badly with rheumatism, Friday 25th a dull, damp day. G. Easton. Saturday May 26th 1838 an excessive wet night, a wet dull, damp day. Tell me ye sons of God, Tell me ye seraphs who stand in the Presence of the Eternal and 0 ye redeemed where harps loudly sing the Praises of redeeming Love. Tell me how to celebrate the Praises of my Exalted Love of God to Sinful men—- G. Easton. Sabbath 27thPut ye on the whole Armor of God#2 the R e v d Dr. Gemmill. a fine day. Monday 28th Rain all night- and a wet day. Wednesday 30th May 1838 not so wet. Macintosh with me chopping and logging. Thursday 31st- a noble day- Logging for potatoes. Friday June 1st a fine day. Saw constellation.#5 on May 28th, early in the evening. Cleaning land for potatoes. G.Easton. June 1st. My plum trees full blown, a great break. G. Easton. June 2nd cleaning land for potatoes. Dull like rain. Sabbath 3rd. a fine day. Examine yourselves whether ye be In the Faith.#3 Revd Mr. Macalister. Monday 4th was at James Fair's at General Training. A very warm day. Tuesday 5th a good day..planting potatoes. Wednesday 6th June 1833- a noble day, this day planted the last of our potatoes- 18 bushels of seed- Jess at Lanark. Since Monday May 21st. Thomas has not been able to do any work; he catched a severe cold and is not yet better. G. Easton. Thursday 7th June, a fine summer day. Friday 8th Wrought #4 at the roads, first day Statute Labour. Saturday 9th a very warm day. Sabbath 10th Behold, I have given him for a witness. Isa. 55-4 This night saw fireflies first time, very warm. Monday 11th This day got a pig from John Thomson. Tuesday 12th yesterday about 2 o'clock a severe thunderstorm, heavy rain and hail, accompanied by loud thunder & high wind, and what is remarkable, on this Day thirteen years, and about the same time of Day, a tornado took place, very severe in its effects and this same was pretty severe. 1# Isiah 55-4 Behold, I have given him for a wit a . leader and a commander to the people. 2# Ephesians 6-11 3# II Corinthians 13-5 4# Wrought - Arch. word for work 5 (Constellation..Hercules?) �12th A dull warm day. Wednesday 13th a noble day. Thursday 14th June 1838..Tam's Cherry at the bull 12th of June. a fine summer day. 0 happy ones that have made choice of the Lord Jesus, who have lived holy lives in the world, who have overcome by the blood of the Lamb & by the word of your testimony and are now singing the praises of redeeming love among the ransomed Millions beforer the throne. (Note at side of page: Mrs. Edward Laverty got a son June 1838) Friday June 15th 1838- a fine day. Jenny at Lanark. Saturday 16th at the roads 2nd day, stopd by rain at 3 o'clock. Sabbath 17th a warm. day. Monday 18th 23 years ago a bloody battle was fought on the plains of Waterloo which put an end to Bonaparte. Tuesday 19th June 1838, a fine summer day-still gathering stones. Wednesday 20th my garden pease begun to bloom. Ploughing fallow- a noble day- hoeing corn. Thursday 21st a good summer day, Jess ploughing, hoeing corn. Friday 22nd Peccavi.#1 George Easton. Dominie, Dalhousie. A fine day. Saturday 23rd June Wrought at the roads. Sabbath 24th Phil. 3rd and 3rd#2RevdDr. Gemmill Monday 25th heavy rain. Tuesday 26th a fine day. Robt. Macintosh chopping. Dalhousie June 27th I have again taken the school for another year. George Easton. This is the last day of my ninth year. I commence schoolkeeping for the tenth year on Monday July 2nd. 1838. — 27th this morning gay cold, a fine day. Thursday 28th this.day went to Perth. Friday 29th. Passed the Board of Education as usual but after I came away was struck off the list- came home same night. Saturday 30th finished my time at the roads, 4 days labour. Sabbath July 1st a fine day. Brocky at John Storie's bull. Monday 2nd July 1838, this day I believe will terminate my labours in the School, there is to be a meeting to-night but I do not expect any good in consequence. I cannot stand a Sham and the people are not able to comply with the letter of the law, a very. hot day, G. Easton. Monday 9 July yesterday the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed in St. Andrew's Hall by the Revd Dr. Gemmill. I have again taken the school. Most excessive hot weather. Tuesday 10th July, Dull like rain, a wet afternoon. Wednesday 11th This day Isobella Macintosh not well. A fine day, dragging fallow. Thursday July 12thThis day commenced cutting clover. Jenny and Jess both at Poland. I this day saw my corn silkd. Last year none till 19th July. --this season is 7 days earlier. G. Easton. Friday 13th Yesterday my daughter Isobella Macintosh was delivered of a son. This day Robt. at Perth with a barrel of potash. Last night Cherry at the bull. --a fine day. Dalhousie July 14th 1838, mowing cloven & meadow hay. Heavy rain in the afternoon. 0 Misereri mihi-#4a dull day. G. Easton Monday 16 July- very dull, people busy cutting hay. George Easton. Tuesday 17th July 1838, a noble day. 1# Peccavi- I have sinned, hence an acknowledgement or confession of sin. 1# Philippians 3-3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confid- ence in the flesh. 3# growing season, to render it mellow or destroy weeds, to allow the land to rest. #4 Miserere mihi- Psalm 51. Have mercy upon me 0 God. etc. �Wednesday18thJuly attempted to rick hay, was stopped in morning by rain- A.M. Like Drought. Thursday 19th July- a noble day. Rickd my clover. Friday 25th heavy rain. a very wet day. Eliza not well. Jess at Lanark. G. Easton. Saturday 21st on Thursday 19th Mrs. Brown began to nurse Edward Laverty's child- his wife being no in health. A showery day. George Easton. Sabbath 22nd On Thursday July 5th William Cuthbertson was ordained Elder in Room of William Anderson, deceased.. These are they who have washed their robes & made them white in the blood of the Lamb.* Revd Dr. Gemmill Monday July 23rd 1838 a fine day. Tuesday 24th a dull, dark, damp day. Wednesday 25th last night heavy rain, this day warm & a good hay day. Thursday 26th July 1838 0 miserere mihi, 0 wretched man that I am. G. Easton. 0 miserere mihi, a dull day like rain. Friday 27th July 1838 a noble day. Saturday 28th July 1838, 0 miserere mihi. an excessive warm day- as hot a day I think as ever I saw. rickd hay. Sabbath 29th still very warm, exceeding hot. G. Easton. Monday 30th heavy rain with thunder in the morning, a fine day. This day began to shear wheat. George Easton. Tuesday 31st July. last night coldish, no frost- a warm day. Wednes- day Augst 1st a fine day. still cutting hay. G. Easton. 0 miserere mihi. Thursday A u g t 2nd- a fine summer day. Wheat harvest is just beginning. Friday Augt 3rd 0 miserere mihi. Tam finished his hay yesterday being Augt 2nd 1838- a noble day & harvest day. Robt Macintosh at Perth with his second barrel of potash. Jenny at Poland. Saturday Aug.4th 0 miserere mihi. George Easton. At Lanark- bought 2 shearing hooks 1/8 each. Paid1/71/2bought from J. Muir a vest and treasures, bought 12 bushels of lime from Bredin, gave him a note for 5/. Dalhousie August 5th 1838.-Sabbath 5th an exceeding wet day... these are they who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 6th fair tho not much drought. James Brown Junr shearing wheat, Anne with James Brown Senr. Tuesday 7th Augt 1838 a fine day, airy. Wednesday 8th miserere mihi, my wheat, pease, and barley ripe—cutting in the meadow—attempted to put together the last of my hay but was disappointed by ill nature, 0 miserere mihi. George Easton. -a fine harvest day. Thursday 9th Augt Disappointment! Disappoin- tment!! Disappointment!! G. Easton—a fine day. Friday 10th August 1838- a noble day. This morning commenced cutting hay in James Brown's on shares, George Easton. Saturday 11th August. Last night saw fire flies. Mrs. Edward Laverty has been badly this considerable time, she has not been able to nurse her child. She has been at her father's these 2 weeks. Mrs. Brown has the child about 4 P.M. a tremendous shower. Sabbath 12th a fine day, Monday 13th this is the first day of moor fowl shooting. Dull, like rain mowing hay. Tuesday 13th August 1838. 0 miserere mihi. Dalhousie August 14th 1838. Last night considerable frost..a clear day, finished cutting *Rev. 7-14 �41 hay this day. G. Easton. Wednesday 15th on Sabbath morning the wolves killd and ate Tam's Tup-* a little frost and a fine day. Thursday l6thAug. a complete wet day- no work can be done. Friday 17th August, Jenny shearing with James Brown Sr..a fine day. G. Easton. Dominie. Saturday August 18th a fine day, put in my pease. Sabbath 19th a fine day Monday 20th Shearing barley and oats, a noble harvest day. G. Easton. Tuesday 21st of August 1838- Edward Laverty's Son was baptized. Sabbath Aug. 19th I838. G. Easton, a fine day. 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th all warm weather- shearing oats- Sabbath 26th a fine day- Canning from Ramsey visiting sick- a daft man. Monday 27th was at Perth. Led by a fool. Rain. Tuesday 28th a fine day. Wednesday 29th August, a little frost yes- terday morning. E. Conroy trapd and killd a large bear. Thursday August 30th Droughty. Friday 31st, Putting out dung- a fine day. Dalhousie 1st September, Saturday 1838—-a fine day—-finished my dung. Sabbath 2nd a fine clear day. high wind. This day Tam conroy killd anotther bear. His kingdom ruleth over all. Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 3rd all corn and potatoes frosted, very hard frost- this day cut my corn. Tuesday 4th this day sow my fall wheat, plowing it in, a fine day yesterday. Got all my crop into the barnyard. Wednesday 5th Sept. 1838. a noble day, finished my wheat today. 0 miserere Mihi. George Easton. Jenny at Lanark getting Macintyre's Grape mended. Thursday 6th Septr. Ned finished his wheat on 5th Septr., and exceeding hot day. Jess helping Macintosh to clean land. this day threshd beans. Friday 7th Sept. 1838- 0 mihi, 0 me, G. Easton. a fine day. 0 miserere Mihi. Geo. Easton. Saturday 8th Septr 1838, yesterday & today Jas. Brown putting out dung for wheat- a fine day. Sabbath 9th this day the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed at John Crawford's, 12 con.* of Dalhousie. 54 Communicants, 60 in all. Monday 10th dull, like rain. Tuesday Septr 11th no rain, a fine day. Wed. Septr 12th a noble day- this day Lucky McTodd's Quilting bee. Dalhousie. September 12th 1838. 0 miserere Mihi. Tell me ye Sons of happiness, 0 tell me, ye who are redeemed by the blood of our Exalted Lord, ye who were once in the vale of misery- tempted like myself- who have overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and by the word of your testimony- tell me how to escape the wrath to come!! harken to the Voice of Eternal Wisdom. G. Easton. Thursday 13th a fine day. G. Easton. Friday 14th This day got all my corn in and in good order- anobleday. Saturday 15th Septr - Was at Lanark. Sabbath 16th a fine day. Monday 17th Again a noble day, Tuesday 18th Jess & David at Currie's Mill. Dull, I am afraid we will not see the.Eclipse of the Sun which takes place to-day- we all saw it. Wednesday 19th A clear day. John Conroy this day got my *1Tam's Tup— possibly his brother Tom's ram. *2con.- concession �ashes. Thursday a most noble day. Last night saw the 7 stars they rose at 9. #1 Dalhousie September 21st 1838- Friday 21st- a noble day. ploughing. Saturday 22nd. Septr. kept school, a small shower last night- a fine day. Monday 24th Brot 2 loads of stones & broke my cart. Cold, no frost, Tuesday 25th Septr A. Park fixing ray house- a fine day. Wednesday 26th Septr 1838- a fine day, Macintosh taking the Magis- trate's advice. Thursday 27th Macintosh gone to Perth, a soft day. Friday 28th yesterday driving dung- to-day ploughing, a dull soft day. Saturday 29th was at Lanark. Got David's boots. a fine day. Neil Campbell funkit* by fall wheat after fall. Sabbath 30th a fine d us. Revd Dr. Gemmill 1 Peter 1st-17th.* Mr. Macalister. Monday Oct. 1st a noble day, ploughing and commenced digging ray potatoes. George Easton. Tuesday Octr 2nd. a noble day, digging potatoes. Dalhousie 3rd October 1838 Wednesday Octr 3rd Was at Archie's Dam. Thursday 4th high, south wind. Digging potatoes. Friday 5th finished my potatoes, 187 buahels.- this day was Dalhousie fair, plenty ofGrog and beer. I sold my oxen to James Beveridge, price 12-15 payable 5th 0ctr 1839--a fine day. Saturday 6th Thunder pretty close. Dull and dark with high wind. Like a storm- no storm. Sabbath 7th first frost- cold. Monday 8th cold- a frost morning, Macintosh & Jess at Perth. Tuesday this day in Lanark- Fair. Heard Upper Canada Friday 5th Octr 1838, a soft wet day.- was at Lanark Fair. Wedneaday 10th a dull day. Thursday n t h a soft day. John Smith building my Lumhead- rain. Friday 12th my Lumhead finished* John away home. Snow, rain and hail--heavy snow. Saturday 13th October 1838. Yesterday Nairn's Bee. Hard frost. Ground covered with Snow. Sabbath 14th a cold day- Wind North. Dalhousie Oct 18th 1838. Thursday 18th this day shot at a dog belong- ing to Jas. Brown and wounded it but it ran away- a fine day, Friday i9th October 1838 an exceeding wet day. Macintosh at the Mill and Lanark. Saturday 20th Soft- Sabbath 21st he shall choose our inheritance for us, Revd Dr. Gemmill- a fine day. Monday 22nd a fine day, Tuesday 23rd a soft day. Wednesday 24th Soft all day. Thursday 25th Covered my barn- a wet morning- cold. Friday 26th This day Allan Stewart and Jane Ellis Gray is married at St. Andrew's by the Revd Dr. Gemmill. Dull, no rain. Saturday 27th a fine day. Sabbath 28th this day cold, snow. Sermon by Mr. Macalister. Monday 29th Ground white, heavy snow. Tues. Hard frost. Wednesday Note: Allan Stewart and Jane Ellis Gray grandparents of Mrs. Merle Betes. #1 the Pleides- the seven daughte whose names were Alycone,Celaeno, Electra, Mala, Merope, Sterope or Asterope, and Taygeta. They were transformed into the group of stars, the invisible seventh, or lost one, Merope, con- cealingherself out of shame for having loved a mortal. �31st very hard frost. Thursday November 1st, 1838 very frosty with heavy snow. Friday Soft- Saturday 3rd a fine day, wet at night. Sabbath 4th God is my portion.* Revd Dr. Gemmill. Monday 5th a fine day - this day Robt Macintosh kills his pigs. Dalhousie Tuesday Nov 6th 1838 a wet day- anow all night. Wednesday 7th Deep anow, anow and rain all day- rain at night Thursday 8th an exceeding wet day. Friday 9th Snow. James Brown's (Senr) firewood Bee. Saturday 10th November 1838 a fine day. Sabbath 11th Cold. Monday 12th Soft. Tuesday 13th a wet day. Last night James Shields & Barny came up from Montague. Wednesday 14th a little frost. Thursday 15th fresh. Friday & Saturday Laying my barn floor. Sabbath i8th Snow. God is my position for and ever. Monday 19th frosty Tuesday 20th snow all day. Wednesday 21st Still snow blasts, Thursday 22nd. a cold day. Friday 23rd a fine Winter day. Friday30th Last week frosty, 3 inches snow. my steers at the Mill. Saturday December 1st a cold day. Sabbath 2nd. Soft no sermon. Monday moderate. Tuesday 3rd heavy anow all day. Wednesday 4th yesterday no snow, this day snow all day. Thursday 5th from this to Wednesday 12th December very cold weather, this is an exceeding cold day, drifting hard. Jess and my steers at Perth. Thursday 13th Cold, high wind. Tuesday 18th heavy snow this morning, threshd out my fall wheat. Wednesday 19th kept as a Day of fasting. December 31st 1838- from 19th to this day hath been hard frost and almost constant snow. Snow 2 feet deep. This day my school visited by my Trustees. G. Easton. January 1st 1839 Jany 2nd Since Monday night to the end of Wednesday a conatant fuddle* ^Thursday 3rd rather soft. Friday 4th frosty. Saturday 5th carried a bushel of wheat to Bredin. Sabbath 6th was at the funeral of E. Laverty child. Friday January 4th 1639. Monday 7th Dalhousie. Town meeting, heavy rain. Tuesday 8th frosty put a rick of hay into the barn. Wednesday 9th a frosty Day. Thursday Jan. 10th soft. Friday 11th Excessive rain, went to Perth, got wet, came home Saturday 12th. Sabbath 13th frosty and continued till Thursday 17th- Moderate frost, Friday 18th 1839. Tuesday 22nd. since the 18th very hard frost. Excessive frosty. Wed. 23rd Excessive stormy & frost intolerable, as great frost I think as I ever saw. Thursday 24th very frosty. Friday 25th was at Lanark. sold 4 bushels of oats @ 2/ per bus. Saturday 26th Heavy snow. Sabbath 27th Snow excessive. Dalhousie January 31st 1839. Saturday 26th snow began to fall and fell and blew without intermission till Monday morning 28th when roads were all blocked up and we have wrought on the roads shoveling & breaking them up these 3 days; this day is more 1*Lamentations 3-24 2* fuddle- confusion �moderate but frosty. Friday February 1st 1839, an excessive frosty day.- from this until Friday Feby 8th hath been as Severe weather as I ever saw, high winds & drifting constantly. This day Feby 8 more mild. Saturday 9th Library issue, a stormy day. Sabbath 10th very frosty. Monday, Still frosty. Tuesday 12th very cold. Wednesday 13th rather soft. Thursday 14th Snow but soft. Friday 13th a soft day. Feby 17th we have heard this day of the death of Janet Stevenson.*1 Wednesday 20th this morning Wm Todd left Dalhousie probably forever- Sic transit Gloria *2 heavy snow. Thursday 21st moderate. Friday 22nd was at Arch. Nairn's at a meeting of Lession. Saturday 23rd Soft; thawing. Sabbath 24th from 23rd of Feby till the 27th thawing every Day. Feby 27th was at Dr. Gemmill's at night and got receipts from James Mair & Go. & John Mair,Sutor.*3 Lanark. Thursday Feby 28th more cold; Excessive cold. Friday March 1st 1839 The Library General Meeting, G. Easton, Librarian. Thursday 7th this week hath been soft, this day wind south. Friday March 8th soft, R. Mcintosh and Jess at Currie's Mill with his oxen and my steers, 27 bushels. Saturday 9 at St. Andrew's fixing books. Sabbath 10th and Monday 11th both very fresh. Dalhousie March 12th 1839. Tuesday 12th like a change. Wednesday 13th Jenny has a sore beeling ear, Mrs. Brown's Quilting Bee. Thursday 14th Last night rain, this morning frost. Friday 15th 0 miserere mihi, a fine day. Saturday 16th at St. Andrew's fixing books; frosty. Sabbath, frosty & this day took in my last hay into the barn. Tuesday 19th Still frost. Wednesday 20th frosty, like a change. Thursday 21st rain this night, went to Lanark on my way to Perth. Friday Jess and I in Perth. Saturday 23rd Came home. Sabbath 24th frosty. Monday 25th frosty. Tuesday 26 thawing, Wednesday 27th this day 2 of my geese died, soft. Dalhousie March 28th 1839 Dull, like a change. Yesterday Jas. Rodger had a cow died. Friday 29th rain and freezing, the earth Altogether one sheet of ice. We cannot go to Sherrif's this day. G. Easton. Saturday, March 30th this day Mrs. Cumming, Robt and John's mother was buried, she was a very old woman. Sabbath 31st frosty. Monday 1st April 1839. a good sugar day. Yesterday Jane Crosbie absconded from her house and put the neighborhood in a sad fright. Tuesday 2nd was at Lanark, brought the Colonist, warm, roads bad, sugar. Wednesday 3rd a fresh day. Thursday 4th Jane Gold raging mad, a fine day, almost no frost, not frosty enough for good sugar. Friday 5th not a good sugar day, too warm. Dalhousie April 6th 1839 Snow almost gone, weather very hot, this day Brocky calved a bull, a fine warm day. Sabbath 7th 1839 - Wind north, like frost, heard Puddocks, and mosquitoes plenty. Monday 8th High north wind. Stiff frost. G. Easton. Tuesday 9th April 1839 a fine day. Wednesday 10th a fine fresh day. 1* Possibly his wife's mother in Scotland *2- Sic transit Gloria - So be it with Glory *3- Sutor, shoemaker, cobbler �Thursday 11th Still fresh & good weather. Friday 12thApril some frost, cold. Saturday 13th Library issue, first day I served out the books. George Easton, a fine day. Sabbath 14th was at Poland. Monday 15th This morning Robt. Rodger Libbet*1James Brown's foal, frosty. Tuesday 16th This day Wm Hay builds his house- Got it done- a cold day. Wednesday 17th very frosty- like snow. Thursday a fine day. James Paul drawing stones to young Jamie Machin's Lum. This day we began to plow. Friday 19th this day Riggy & Cherry each calved an heifer, a fine day. This week got the first of our Lambs. We have got three, April 19, 1839. George Easton. Dalhousie April 20th 1839. a cold frosty day. Sabbath 21st more mild. Monday 22nd this morning sowd a bushel of pease, Matthew Easton ploughing them in, busy ploughing. Tuesday 23rd a real good day. Wednesday 24th This day heard Upper Canada. rain this day, this is the first rain this spring. Thursday 25th on Tuesday 23rd Mr. Morris store in Perth was burnt to the ground. a severe loss to the country. It is reported among the heathen and Gashmir saith it, one of our most enlight- ened neighbors went to James McLaren and after he knew he had sold his oxen unto J. Lorimeroffered him more- and to pay cash down for them but McLaren was more of an honest ran than break his promise. I would say to such a man. Honi soit Qui Mal-y-[sense]. a cold wet day. Friday 26th a fine day. Saturday 27th frosty- fencing. Sabbath 28th a fine day. Monday- dull. Tuesday 30th yesterday & today Matthew Easton chopping, heavy rain last night. Last night Jane Gold ran off. she said she was bound for Perth jail. Dalhousie May 1st 1839 Last night Jane Gold came from Lanark with Conroy and R. Macintosh, this day sowd my spring wheat. G. Easton. Thursday 2nd. a fine day, sowd oats. Friday 3rd snowing, busy delving. Saturday May 4th sowd pease, excessive frosty. Sabbath 5th May, 1839, 0 miserere mi, an exceeding wet morning. Monday 6th some snow. This morning sowd oats. Tuesday 7th was at Lanark. Wednesday 8th Cold with rain. Thursday 9th sowd the last of my oats, sowd o Library issue- Sabbath 12th Mr. Fairbairn preached at St. Andrew's. Monday 13th a wet day- Tuesday 14th Logging for potatoes in the windfall. Wednesday 15th Ditto both days frosty mornings. Thursday 16th a fine day, ploughing in the windfall for pot- atoes. George Eaaton. Friday 17th Last night and this morning planted my corn, six quarts and a wee pickle, a fine day. Saturday 18th May 1839 Still some frost in the morning but a fine day. Dalhousie May 19th 1839.- Sabbath 19th- come from the 4 winds 0 breath & breathe upon these slain that they may live. Rev Dr. Gemmill. Monday 20th a fine day- this day J. Brown sowd barley. Tuesday 21st May 1839, rain, fine shower, planted a few taties. Wednesday 22nd was logging- Thursday 23rd, this morning had a sheep 1* Libbet- geld- castrate. �46 died. Dull, like rain. Friday 24th, yesterday planted common beans- heavy rain- this day a fine clear day. Saturday 25th was working at A. Nairn's dam- a fine day. Sabbath 26th a fire day. Saw fire flies this night- Monday 27th a wet day- Tuesday 28th busy sowing turnips. Wednesday 29th a wet morning- a dull day. Thursday 30th a fine day, plowing in the windfall for potatoes. Friday 31st May 1839- a fine day, plowing still for potatoes. Saturday June 1st 1839 G. Easton, a dull wet day, planting potatoes. and shot a crow. George Easton. Sabbath 2nd. wherein was offered a crucified Savior. Monday 3rd. a fine day, planting potatoes, 0 miserere mihi. Dalhousie June 4th 1839. I have not had no school meeting and I hope I will have none. George Easton. At Mr. James Fair's at General Training- a fine day. Wednesday 5th a dull, damp day, sowd cress about Margaret Rodger, 0 tempera, 0 mores*1Thursday 6th June a dullwet Damp Day. Friday 7th June 1839. Excessive warm. Sat- urday 8th awful' wet. Sabbath 9th a wet day. Monday 10th a fine day, hoeing corn, Tuesday June 11th a fine day. Wednesday 12th this morning E. Conroy killd a wolf, this morning, some frost. Thursday 13th cold & wet. Friday 14th a vary warm day. Saturday 15th June 1839 workd at the roads, first Day. Dalhousie June 16th 1839 a fine day, cold Monday 17th a good day. J. Thomson going to look for land. Tuesday 18th This morning Jane Crosbie is away to Perth, a wet day. Last night we had a School Meeting when I declined keeping school any longer. I have kept school ten years. Geo. Easton. Wednesday 19th cold, just now have a shower. Geo. Easton. Thursday 20th June 1839. Hard frost. Friday 21st chopping, 0 miserere mihi, G. Easton. - a fine summer day. They have lodged Jane Crosbie in Perth jail on Tuesday 18th, she is out. Saturday 22nd working at the roads. Sabbath 23rd a fine day. Monday 24th this day Riggy at the Bull, Brocky onSaturday 22nd. Tues- day 25th a fine day. James Reid with a barrel of potash. *10 time, 0 death �Foreword The diaries of George Easton and Robert Setton Ogilvie are and other farm occupations. Included are personal notes which make the men and their families "come alive" for the reader and give an insight into 19th century life in the backwoods of British America. Neither man farmed before emigrating to Canada. They came from differing segments of Scottish society. George Easton was a weaver and a descendant of weavers. Robert Setton Ogilvie's family were descendants of Scottish lords and owned a glassworks in Glasgow. He came to Canada as a "remittance" man, a man with a lifetime income from Scotland. The men were alike in that they were Christian, educated, decent, perceptive, honest and law-abiding Scotsmen. In the old country they might not have met but in Canada they lived near each other and Robert married George's daughter, Anne. It was not an early marriage for Robert as he was 41 years old in May of the year 1847 when he came to Canada aboard the sailing ship "Rosina". His grandson, Robert Adam Ogilvie, DDS, stated to Marjorie Ogilvie Haugner that the reason for his emigration to Canada was to go ahead and make a place for his sister, Eleanor Dixon Ogilvie, 31 and unmarried. Eleanor had taken to "hipping" a bit too much liquor at Glasgow parties and had become an embarrassment to her family in Scotland. Since Robert was not married he was chosen to be the one to solve the problem. Within two years Robert married Anne Easton, 25 years old, Eleanor married a Penman and had two girls, but both died of diphtheria at an early age. Eleanor left a tea set which, according to her wishes, is passed on to succeeding Eleanors. It is now owned by Verna Eleanor, Mrs. Ray Donaldson, nee Percy, of Lanark, Ontario. Robert and Anne had three sons and a daughter. George and Robert came to an area of fellow Scotsmen, land assigned to the Lesmahagow weavers but chosen by Robert. It was thin, rocky land, much like Scotland itself. Later Robert regretted coming to poor land when better land was available elsewhere. Yet both seemed to be reasonably happy and contented. Robert, who must have had a life of comparative ease in Scotland, wrote after twenty years as a humble farmer: "The additional experience of twenty, years has not shown me that there is any necessary connection between a life of toll and a life of wretchedness; and when I have found good men anticipating a better and happier time than either the present or the past, the conviction that in every period of the World History the great bulk of mankind must pass their days in labour has not in the least inclined me to skeptcism making me to husband out Life's tasks at the close, and keep the flame from working by repose." George Easton, after eleven years in Canada writes on a fine warm June day, " I am contented and tolerable happy, I am." Foreword and footnotes by Marjorie Ogilvie Haugner as well as typing for printing. Hand copy made from the Easton diary by Merle Percy Bates. � transcribed