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Bank Holidays Terms and Sittings of Courts List of Sundays in 1893 Interest Tables Valuable Information for Business Men Value of foreign coins} JANUARY MONDAY 3 1898 A very fine winter day, frosty and cold but only moderately. Johny and I drove up to Oustic in the afternoon and voted for the old Council, the Reeve & deputy went in by acclammation. Sorry, however to learn that Dougald Mc Gregor has been run out. John Dickieson, A. Mc Nab, and Noah Sunley have been elected. Willie drove out from Guelph this evening he is staying all night with us, Maggie has visited at William Theakers this afternoon. I paid John Mc Kenzie ten dollars on the note he holds against me for the cow, he is paying his half yearly rent to Alexr Mc Kinnon. {Margin} Voting at Oustic - paid to John Mc Kenzie ten dollars. TUESDAY 4 �A fine winter day, rather cold. Margaret and I drove to Guelph to day, leaving home about ten oclock and getting in about noon, we did some business before driving down to Willies, where we afterwards went and fed our horse (Fred) and had our dinners. I settled up in full with Penfolds for the paint &c. for the house $16.29. Mother purchased some dry goods. I got my watch fixed from lapping on hair spring at Savages, he did not charge anything, getting my spectacles changed at Pringles, we heard while in Guelph of a terrible catastrophe which happened at London last night. The City Hall floor, second flat, gave away and precipitated a house full of people to the flat below, and some to the cellar, killing some 28 outright, and maiming between 150 and 200, it is an awful calamity. {Margin} Guelph shopping - terrible accident at London last night. - Electors congregated in City Hall smash through the floor and many killed and injured - Settlement full for pair WEDNESDAY 5 A fine day, softened in considerably, besides doing up the ordinary work, we bagged up 2 bags of peas for Johny (234 lbs) the balance of what I owed him, and also 290 lbs including bags, for John Webb, which I borrowed from him. I hitched up the team and took them all home after dinner after which I drove up to the saw mill, Gow & Mc Lean's to get some beach plank for making pig troughs. They had not the lumber I expected and as it was not very suitable and they offered to prepare some for me I came home without any. Bella and the children rode down with me and remained for the evening when John & James Green drove down for them. They had their colt hitched to the sleigh. David Webb and Eddie Abbott are here to night visiting they are staying all night JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1898 A very fine day, almost mild enough to melt the snow but it does not thaw much, if any. I have had the most of the cattle & stock to attend to to day, the Boys and Ewart have had quite a bit of sport to day. Ewart hitched up the colt (Maude) and drove down to Everton for the mail the boys went with him and did not return. Willie called in about 8 oclock P.M. on his way to Guelph he has cut the axles of eleven rigs (I think) since he left here on Tuesday morning last. we have had a hard job to teach the calves to drink, but they have come in pretty well at last, the youngest one was not so troublesome but the oldest was very bad. FRIDAY 7 �A very fine day, beautiful sunshine which is making the snow some scarcer. I have had a very busy day. Ewart was up early this morning and did the most of the feeding himself before breakfast he then went over to Johnys to help him so that they could get away to Guelph. Johny and him started off for Guelph about 8.30, and returned by way of Rockwood so as to pay the taxes, $34-odds he paid the whole excepting five dollars that I gave him, Mrs Peavoys also $1.04. Johny has sold his hogs to Simpson to be delivered next Wednesday, it was from Simpson he got the money to pay the taxes. there is quite a surprise party at Bellas to night, Ewart & Maggie are there, they are mostly the Everton young people. I half soled Maggie's shoes to day, and repaired her Mothers. I have had all the care of the stock on me besides and watered Johny's young cattle, by tying and untying. {Margin} Johny and Ewart at Guelph to day. Called by Rockwood to pay taxes - repairing shoes to day - and all the choring to do. SATURDAY 8 Continues fine weather. Ewart had a bad night in the past from Neuralgia in his face. Maggie and him were very late at Mc Kenzies party. I have had the most of the choring on my hands in consequence. I have been working at our cutter some fixing stuffing of the back and putting on the plush rim round the edge of seat. Ewart helped me. John Webb and Mistress paid us a visit this afternoon and evening, they remained with us till about ten oclock, we played awhile at the new "Star" Cards that Ewart bought lately. Sunday 9 Another fine day, the weather this week has been uncommonly fine the winter is getting along, and time passing away in the midst of pleasant weather. Ewart & Maggie have been twice at Everton, Mother & I drove down to see the Robertsons, they wish me to write their father's obituary for publication in Mercury. JANUARY MONDAY 10 1898 A fine day, and mild, really we are having extraordinary weather for the middle of winter. Ewart and I bagged up 16 bags of the mixed grain out of the No. 1 Bin, and cleaned it out. Ewart took it to the mill afternoon starting away pretty sharp after getting an early dinner. he returned with the grist and was home in fair time, we paid 80¢ for the chopping. I have been busy drafting out an obituary of Uncle Duncan this afternoon and �Ewart and Maggie drove down after night to singing school and mailed the letter to the Mercury office. TUESDAY 11 A raw east wind blows to day and a change in the weather seems impending. we emptied the 24 bags of chopped stuff into the bins to day, filling the 3 feed bins in the passage in front of the cattle and putting the balance into the No. 4 bin in the granary. we changed the pulper from the passage into the turnip house, it is much handier. Johny & Ewart hitched up our team to the sleigh and put Robert Mc Williams stock rack on to it so as to be ready for tomorrow morning to start early for Guelph with Johny's pigs. I got 2 planks (cedar) 12 feet long, 2½ thick, 10 inches wide, and 2 15 inches wide, also 2 10 feet long, 10 inches wide, for making a floor for a pen to keep the sows in the cattle stable. WEDNESDAY 12 Raining this morning a little when we got up, which increased as the day wore on. I was astir early this morning and went over to Johny's right away to help him with his pigs. he had things fairly well forward and we loaded up and was off to Guelph at about ½ past seven. the hogs rode splendidly and the roads were much better for the sleigh than we expected, the rain seemed to draw out the frost and made a glit of ice on the surface and the sleigh slipped finely. the ten hogs weighed 2175 lbs @ $4.85 made $105.46 we had a dissagreeable ride home in the rain and arrived back shortly after dark. I was very sorry to find, when I came home, that my spectacles were not in my coat pocket as I expected. I had the glasses changed at Pringles and thought to get them all right in my pocket but, I must have missed the pocket when thinking there were going into it and thereby slipped onto the ground. quite a heavy storm of thunder and lightning this evening. there is a bright fire down by Everton and may be a building burning JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1898 Cleared up to day and things have dried up considerably as there is some little frost again. Ewart and I have been busy fixing up things around and gathering together the lumber necessary for building, in the cattle stable, a couple of pens for the 2 sows which are getting near their time for pigging. we put in all the posts (6 or 7) and nailed on some of the lumber. I was anxious to get it as nearly completed as possible so that we �could get the sows into them by Saturday. which I hope to be able to get done then after getting through with the threshing at Robert Mortons which, I expect, will take till Saturday noon. we were very sorry to learn this morning that Wm. Jackson's barn and buildings adjoining and nearly all the contents were burnt last night they were struck by the lightning. there were 8 head of cattle burnt, all his horses (4) and some 16 head of cattle, and sheep & hogs were saved. his stock is being distributed and cared for by neighbours. Mrs Mc Williams and her neice Mrs Rea have been visiting here to day. {Margin} Jersey cow had a calf this morning FRIDAY 14 A little dull to day, but mild, although sufficiently cold to keep the ground hard and clean. I rose a little earlier than usual and helped with our feeding before getting breakfast and going to the threshing at Robert Mortons they started to thresh at sharp 8 oclock, just as I was rising the hill towards the Barn the horses started to go round. I helped in the straw all day, and they put through a pretty good quantity. they did not rush the threshing but moved along very steadily and never stopped, but when moving the seperator forward on the floor. Ewart has had all the work and care of the place to day while I was away. Johny was at the threshing with his team. SATURDAY 15 Quite a little fall of snow last night and some fell to day. we continued the threshing till we finished it up at a little before 12 oclock to day. Robert kept on the machine to do some chopping this afternoon. I offered to stay and help him at that this afternoon, but I was glad he did not need me as I wished to finish up get the 2 pig pens completed in the cattle stable and get the sows into them which Ewart and I did after I returned home. I requested the Mc Williams, who were to Guelph to day, to enquire at Pringles about my spectacles, and failing there to enquire also at Dr. Drydens, and the Central Hotel. they failed to hear of them. they called at the wrong hotel however, so that we have yet a chance (although small) of hearing of them at the Central. I paid six dollars to Ed. Tovell as interest on the note against me. {Margin} paid Ed. Tovell six dollars as interest Sunday 16 Wintry but only moderately cold, the sleighing is on again although it is very thin. Maggie and Mary came back to dinner from Church. Ewart did not go in the forenoon �but he drove down with Mary & Maggie in the evening. Mother and I stayed at home all day. JANUARY MONDAY 17 1898 A fine winter day, the snow is not wasting but it has not been very cold, at night the frost is keaner, I hung up the pork to dry to day. I also fixed up the gutter in the cattle stable this forenoon, it had got badly out of condition for sometime past. our young white sow pigged last night and had the bad luck of losing the half of her litter. She had eight, that number would have done very well for her first litter but for the half of them to be lying dead was too much altogether. I am now sorry that I did not stay up with her until she had her pigs, in which case they might have been saved. I think they likely strayed away from her in the pen and got chilled, the 4 that is left seem hearty. Willie drove out from Guelph. he & I skidded the balance of his barn logs this afternoon, Johny killed a pig this afternoon. {Margin} sleighing again - hung up the pork to dry. - young white sow pigged - fixing up cattle stable - Willie out from Guelph - I helped him skid his logs. TUESDAY 18 A very misty day, the hoar frost is showing on all exposures. it is mild too and, I think, we may expect a change of some kind soon. in addition to the ordinary chores I had an extra cleaning out of the pig pen, and splitting some wood in the wood shed. Ewart was not much around to day, until after dinner that he made a little sleigh for Millie Mc Kenzie. Bella was here with the two children the most of the day. Ewart was skating forenoon and then Maggie and he went off with the Mc Williams to a party held at Mr Mc Williams. Margaret and I drove to Everton after tea and took some things to the Smallhorns. Mrs S. has been very poorly for a long time and we took a few dainties as well as some plain food for them. I got the loan of Shakespears works for a reading. I sent away a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford. {Margin} Hoar frost - Bella and her little family visiting here - Margaret & I drove to Everton this evening at Smallhorns - extra chores to day WEDNESDAY 19 One of the most beautiful days of the season, bright sunshine and mild, the snow, in the shade, has not wasted much, but in the sunshine it has gone with a rush. we hear that a storm is raging in the northwest and that we may expect a storm soon. I hitched up the horses & sleigh and drove up to Gow & Mc Lean's saw mill taking Mother to Bella's �where she stayed all day. I bought from Gow red beach lumber for making pig troughs. 7 pieces, 2 inch planks, 6 inches wide and 3 planks 14 inches wide, 168 feet = 168¢. paid. I stopt at Mc Kenzies and had dinner on my way home. Johny & I brought over the horse power on the stone boat with our team. Ewart drove to Everton with the colt and cutter this afternoon. I drove up for Mother after night Uncle Thomas was there and I stopt awhile to have a chat. he had come to meet Emerson who was working in Albert's place at the Mill. {Margin} "Pet Day" - Gow & Mc Lean's saw mill to day got 168 feet paid $1.68 - Margaret visited at Mc Kenzies - brought over horse power in order to cut straw JANUARY THURSDAY 20 1898 Raining almost incessantly the entire long day. I had intended to cut straw to day, but we could not as much as get the horse power set on account of the wet. Ewart and I had rather an unpleasant job fixing the eve troughs in the cattle shed, the brackets gave way and 2 lengths came down on us, and in getting them righted again we got pretty wet. John Mc Kenzie drove to Everton with chopped stuff. Bella also went with him to do some trading, they brought the mail for us. the four of our household have spent the evening at John Webbs, we had a pleasant time in social chat, and part of the time in playing the "Star Cards" 2 parties. {Margin} long heavy rain - unpleasant job fixing the water spout on eves of shed - at John Webbs on an evening visit. FRIDAY 21 Froze up again last night, and we have once more we have dry footing but it is terribly icy and dangerous to travel over. we set about getting ready for cutting straw. and were hindered badly by not being to find the nuckle for the cutting Box. Ewart remembered that Colin took it off so he had to ride down to the Corner to see him, he had laid it away in a nail keg in the shop, after getting every thing (about 3 oclock) the straw wound round the rollers so that we thought we would have to quit but we put through a little hay which seemed to clean the rollers and we had not much trouble afterwards and ran till a quarter past 5. the corn cutting seemed to make the rollers sticky. John Mc Kenzie's folks and ours at home and many others are having a social spree at the Jestin domicile this night. SATURDAY 22 �A fine winter's day, mild and pleasant, only that it is very icy for getting around. Margaret & I started for Guelph at about ½ past seven this morning, we took "King" & the cutter, we were 2 hours & twenty minutes in going in. King is not the best of our horses for the road but he was sharper shod than the others. this is the first long drive we have given him since having the abscess - we had 26 lbs butter, sold a quantity of it at 17¢ per lb, the balance of 16¢. I had a hunt to try and find my spex. but made nothing of it. so I bought another pair from Henry at 50¢ he said $1.50 was the usual price but he would take that for them. we had our dinner at Willies, and dealt some with him we met Emerson Tolton & the doctor this morning as we drove down the line. Judson has taken ill and they were concerned about him. paid six dollars to Ed. Tovell as interest on the note he holds against me. {Margin} Six dollars paid to Ed. Tovell. Sunday 23 A very rough night in the past, windy and rainy and snowy. it makes it better footing however and better for driving on. Ewart & Maggie went to meeting this forenoon, Margaret & I drove over to see Jud. Tolton, he is a sick boy, and gives cause for alarm. his trouble is Pneumonia and the doctor thinks he is in a critical state. JANUARY MONDAY 24 1898 A fine day. the recent rain and snow falls have covered up the most of the icy roads and a new cover of icy snow has made excellent sleighing. after chores being done Ewart and I drove down to Everton with the colt (Maude) and cutter. She drove finely. I sent away a card to Robert Barber, Guelph, telling him that John Mc Kenzie accepted his offer of $5.10 for the pigs, to be delivered a week from next Wednesday. I got 2 Gallons coal oil at Geo. Marshalls. John Webb was up on a visit this afternoon, he offers me a load of oat straw for feed only stipulating to give back a load of manure. Judson Tolton is not any better to day, he had a bad time last night, quite dilerious. Ewart & Maggie are at singing school this evening. I curried down the cattle to day, they seem to be very itchy, likely lice on them. Coal oil and soap is recommended and I mean to buy it. TUESDAY 25 Quite windy and snowy which makes it dissagreeable to be driving out in. Judson Tolton is very bad these days, his case is a very serious one, and if a check is not given to the onward course of the disease I fear there may be bad consequences, the doctor seems �to hold out fair hopes, although he allows the case to be serious. Margaret and I drove over to see him this afternoon he is very restless and so delirious that it very difficult to keep him quiet, he is all the time raving about being away from home and he wants to return. Johny was to attend Sam Allens sale this afternoon, it is a very bad day for an auction sale. WEDNESDAY 26 Calmer and pleasanter to day, and the fall of snow, although small, has made excellent sleighing. Ewart and I made the sleigh ready, putting on the hay rack and we went down to Webb's and brought a nice load of oat straw. John invited me to get another load on the same terms if I required it. I thanked him and accepted. if the weather is fine we will likely go for the other tomorrow. Willie drove out from Guelph to day. he left his cutter at Robert Jestins and got Robert's light Bobs. during the moving time, he took Annie Abbott with him to help them at their moving. no improvement in Judson Toltons condition. he is very delirious and difficult of management. John Dickieson received injuries last night at Rockwood from which he died through the night. his mother and he were coming home from Sam. Allens sale last night when his horse ran away when opposite Livingston's house and spilt them out at the railway crosing. John was left lying partly on the track and the cars took off his arm, and otherwise hurt him, he was taken on the train to Guelph where he died in the hospital. Mrs Dickieson is also hurt. JANUARY THURSDAY 27 1898 A fine day, although colder and frostier, we are having, so far, one of the finest winters that I remember of. Ewart and I brought another load of straw from John Webbs. John did not show up to day he is suffering from a pain in his neck, he thinks he got cold yesterday. Judson Tolton became worse this afternoon and they drove down for the doctor, he seemed to be a little better in the fore part of the day. Margaret & I drove over there and Albert was just starting for the doctor as we arrived. After the doctor saw him he said he would like to have another doctor brought, so I drove to Everton and telephoned to Dr. Mc Kinnon, who soon responded. I phoned at 7.20. he said he would start in half an hour he got to our place about 9.30. and I accompanied him over. {Margin} Dr. Mc Kinnon telephoned for to Guelph to come to see Judson Tolton. - the doctor called this way and I accompanied him over. FRIDAY 28 �Rather a cold and frosty day, but pleasant for winter weather. I rode over home this morning along with Albert as he drove the doctor to Everton, we were all night at Toltons. Judson had a bad night, I rode over last night with Dr. Mc Kinnon, but as he had to go on to Erin Village I could not get back. poor Judson took a worse turn soon after we left and died about 11 oclock, A.M. they drove over for Mother, and I soon followed. his father, poor Man is feeling the blow very hard. Archie Stephens and Henry has been there nearly all the time of his sickness and is a great comfort to them. they wrote cards and telegraphed to many of the freinds. Dr. Mc Cullough stayed over the night and Albert drove him to Everton this morning and I also got a ride home with them. {Margin} Johny returned 696 lbs of oats to day - Judson Tolton died this forenoon. SATURDAY 29 Cold and frosty. I have had the stock mostly on hand to day. Ewart drove to Everton and had awhile skating we hitched up our cutter at night and Maggie and her Mother and I rode over to Toltons. Ewart hitched up Fred to Mc Williams cutter and he and George also drove over, there was a large gathering of freinds and acquaintances there. we stayed awhile and then returned home. Bessie came to day from Mount Forest. and Mary from Barrie. Wm. Tolton. Senr . was at Thomas' to day {Margin} not doing anything of consequence - have been over at Toltons Sunday 30 Keanest frost of the season last night. our thermometor registered 16 below zero. we did up all the feeding and other work a little early this forenoon so as to be promptly on hand for the funeral at 2 oclock. Willie drove out from Guelph with his wife, Colin & Annie Sunter accompanied him. George Loree and Mary also was here and Maggie rode with them. Ewart rode with Johny & Lizzie. there was a very large funeral think there must have been about 150 rigs. and so many people that the church building could not accomodate them. Andrew Tolton & wife were there. Ben. also and Edward & wife. Dan Mc Millan & family. Bella Mc Kenzie rode back with me from the grave to Toltons. Ewart returned sooner than I did and got the greater part of the work done up before we arrived. Willie and his company and Geo. Loree & Mary were with us to tea. {Margin} Funeral of Judson Tolton - large gathering of freinds. JANUARY MONDAY 31 1898 �Very cold, although more moderate than yesterday, the wind has been high and has drifted in the snow into the tracks on the road. the sleighing is fine now, only that it is a little heavy on account of filling in of the track. I drove over to the Centre Inn to meet the other members of the Board of Health, we organized again for the year's work. Mr Auld is the member that was reappointed for the next three years. I was chosen Chairman again for this year. our old white sow pigged this morning and had very bad luck, she had some six or seven pigs and all dead excepting one and that one feeble. John Mc Kenzie got word to day of the sale of the place, so he will have to look out another place again. it is very unpleasant and discourageing for them. February TUESDAY 1 A very cold day, the wind has been high and the snow drifting. Willie drove out from Guelph this afternoon he brought Annie Abbott home, she has been helping them to move into their new premises. the old sow is left all alone in her glory again. the weakling pig has gone the way of the rest of the litter. I dont remember of having quite such bad luck before. we dont undertake much more work than attending to the wants of the stock in this untoward weather. the thermometer ranges away down some degrees below zero, and when the wind keeps high it is very dissagreeably cold. {Margin} Willie out from Guelph brought home Annie Abbot - Old sow lost all her litter bad luck. February WEDNESDAY 2 Continues cold and stormy, which increased as the day advanced. Ewart and I got our usual chores done up as early as possible and made ready for cutting straw. John Mc Kenzie & family drove down this morning. John helped us at the cutting all day. we got along fairly well but I felt very cold while driving on the horse power. young Johny Smith was attending the home and stock of Mc Kenzies. it was a cold looking operation to see them start off for home with the children. we are now letting the cows out of the stable, for water, twice a day. February THURSDAY 3 1898 Another very cold day, the wind has been very high and the roads and surroundings are getting drifted up. Johny drove over in Erin to Barne's for his seed peas, twenty bushels which he pays 60¢ per bushel for, he was lucky in getting them at that price as we hear �of the price rising considerably higher. I have been cleaning up the barn and cleaning & bedding pigs &c., and also have done some harness repairing. I drove down to Everton for the mail, the roads are quite heavy from the continual drifting of the snow. the thermometer has been recording about 4 below zero, which, with the high wind, makes it very cold. FRIDAY 4 Continues cold, but not so severe as we have had in the past number of days. I have rather a bad cold, I suppose from being exposed in the cold while driving the horses on the horse power. I had however to go at it again. we moved the horse power over to Johnys place to day and got it all ready for work after dinner. we cut just about 2 hours, from 3 to 5, and did very well for the time. the roads are drifting up rather badly the winds have been high and the snow dry. we hear that Allison swung for his crime this morning at Berlin, he was quite callous and indifferent the minister (Rev. Atkinson) takes credit for making a repentant of him, and ready to wear the Crown, what a Burlesque on the vaunted Christianity of the age. {Margin} cutting straw this afternoon at Johnys - Allison the Galt Murderer was hanged this A.M. SATURDAY 5 Windy to day and considerable drifting of snow. Ewart drove to Everton and got the papers containing the account of the execution of Allison. I had the choring pretty much to see after. Ewart wrenched his back yesterday and is feeling it sore. in drawing over the horse power on the stone boat, it slipped off and Johny and he had a hard job getting it loaded again. the 4 of us drove over to Toltons to spend the evening. we took the team and sleigh. the road over there was much blocked in places with drifts. the side road was opened out but hard to get through, and we drove through Tolton's fields, the lane was partially filled. {Margin} Johny took a grist of chop to the Mill to day - all went over to Toltons on a visit this evening. Sunday 6 Fine to day. Ewart & Maggie have been at Everton as usual, but Mother and I have kept the place also as usual. FEBRUARY MONDAY 7 1898 A fine day, turned much milder than what has been prevailing. Ewart and I bagged up 17 bags mixed grain for chop, and after dinner Ewart drove it to Everton mill for �chopping. he was a little late in returning home with it. a number of teams were in ahead of him and he said there was quite a stock of bags to chop after he left. Willie and Mr Wideman drove out from Guelph to see Willies horse. Willie says the horse suits Mr Wideman but he wants to exchange another for him and pay the difference. Willie offered to deal that way but there is 20 dollars between them. TUESDAY 8 Turned soft and very mild, towards evening it rained some. Ewart drove Fred in to Guelph to day. Johny and Willie were at him yesterday to go in to day to get his name registered so as to enable him to vote, he had his trip for nothing however, as it only applied to those living in the city, he should have seen after it some time ago when it was attended to in the country. I have had a very busy day at home all alone and having a good deal of work on hand. Margaret and I drove over to R. J. Kerrs to tell him about taking his hogs to Guelph on Thursday. took the card that Simpson sent. we spent a very pleasant evening with them. there is a wonderful change wrought on the house since I was in it before. John Mc Kenzie down to night getting our sleighs & rack for his pigs. WEDNESDAY 9 Still keeps quite soft, and rain fell awhile this morning and a little drizzle up to eleven oclock. I was astir a little early and fed the horses & pigs, so as to have Doc ready when John came down with his load. Johny helped us to load our pig on the sleigh with the rest. John Mc Kenzie had 6 and they weighed the 1000 lbs our sow weighed 220. Barber paid the $57.10 without a word to John = $51.00. I took a fancy for a little sow soon to have pigs that was unloading to Barber, he offered me to exchange at the same price per lb. so I agreed. the little sow weighed 165 lbs. so there was $2.75 coming to me. he was making a mistake in giving me $3.75 but I corrected him. I bought ½ an ounce each of the stuff for No. 2 pills, 35¢ from A. B. Petrie, best quality. John and I went to Willies for dinner, and fed our horses. Willie drove out to our place coming by Rockwood, and lifted a note for John Mc Kenzie and paid his taxes FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 1898 Very mild but damp and inclined to rain betimes. Willie and Ewart was early up and prepared their teams and sleighs for getting off for Guelph with their loads of logs from �Geo. Copelands. they started from here about ½ past eight, and John Mc Kenzie was in waiting at Copelands quite awhile. they did not get loaded up till about 11 oclock and took them till about 3 oclock to get in with their loads. the roads they say were getting very bare of snow especially in coming home about 5 oclock. Willie drove Johny's team, Ewart drove ours, and Johny Mc Kenzie his own. it was a good move for Willie to get the timber in to day, he came back to night his horse & cutter being here. I have had a very busy day. cleaning out the frozen stuff out of the pig pens and doing up the other work. they were late in returning from Guelph. I took the Forester cow down to Mc Williams to night. {Margin} Willie gets 3 loads of the barn logs taken to Guelph to day. - Sleighing going off very fast. - "Forester" cow taken to Mc Williams to night FRIDAY 11 Continues mild and thawing off the snow very fast, there will very soon be nothing but the bare ground everywhere if this thaw continues. Ewart and I to day took down the two loads of manure I owed him as pay for the 2 loads of oat straw he gave us. we took one before dinner the other after dinner and we spread them on the field he is manuring out of his own shed. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this evening. John Mc Kenzie and Bella were here this evening awhile. we bagged up 4 bags of potatoes. "Erin Wonders". and a bag of apples "Tolman Sweets" for Guelph tomorrow the ground is in a plash at present and without good foot wear one is sure to have wet feet and colds are very prevalent just now. I have been troubled that way for some time. SATURDAY 12 Quite soft this morning, and looks like rain. we made ready for Guelph and were off about 7.40. John Mc Kenzie & Bella came down and joined us. we had the democrat. we sold our 4 bags potatoes at 65¢ per bag, the bag apples 75¢. Margaret had 35 lbs butter, 17 & 18¢ mostly 18. Bella had 8 lbs, sold at 17¢ also a few eggs. John Mc Kenzie was looking after the old Cutting farm, and got some encouragement to expect it reasonably. I took my horses to Willies and had my dinner there, the others did not go down. we called at the General Hospital, where Bella & her Mother and John Mc Kenzie went in to see Mrs Mc Carter. I stayed with the horses. turned quite cold towards evening and I was cold on arriving home. Sunday 13 �Froze up last night, to day it has been softer although raw and cold. Ewart & Maggie have been twice at Everton meeting to day. I and Mother have had the house pretty much to ourselves all day. FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 1898 Froze again last night, and to day it has been as much as a bargain to be much below the freezing point. really this has been an extraordinary mild winter, there was a little snow last night but the wind was high and blown it about. I have been busy to day. finished splitting the stove wood in wood house shortly after dinner we took the calves out of their stall and laid a floor of boards on a slant in order to keep them drier. they have been very hard to keep any way dry. Ewart and Maggie drove down to singing school this evening. Henry Duffield was with us quite a spell this evening, he was looking at the young mare to night, he thinks she will likely get all right pretty soon, he advises gargling her with Electric oil, a couple of tea spoonfuls, or so, in a little water. {Margin} splitting our stove wood in wood house - fixing up stall for calves - singing school - Henry Duffield here to night TUESDAY 15 A very stormy day, the wind has been very high and there was quite a fall of snow through the night which has been well drifted into nooks and corners. There had also been considerable snow falling to day. it has not been at all cold the most of the day, but this evening it has got quite a bit colder. Ewart and I moved the heating stove into the little kitchen and after getting on a good fire we brought in the double team harness and washed and oiled them up. they have got hardened by wet and exposure and needing oil badly. I also have started to repair them in places. I have been rubbing the young mare's throat with turpentine & coal & coon oil, she cannot swallow water very well it runs back out of her nostrils again. Ewart and Johny drove down to Rockwood this evening. E.F.B. Johnston is to be there speaking in the interest of Mutrie and the reform party. they expect a good turn out. but the weather is against them. {Margin} very stormy day, wind and snow - cleaning and oiling the team harness. - Ewart and Johny away to Rockwood this evening to hear the political speaking WEDNESDAY 16 �Windy last night and cold. wind fell this morning and it has been a fine day, but frosty and cold. John Webb has cut his stove wood with the circular to day. I was asked to help, also asked to Willie Theaker's sawing Bee. I went to Webb's this morning, but, as he had lots of help, he gave both Johny and myself leave to quit. Ewart went to the bee in the afternoon. Johny also went to it. I attended to the chores and also worked some at the double harness, oiled them over the second time. I think I shall oil them yet again. the thermometer shows 2 degrees below to day. Maggie and Ewart were at Willie Theaker's Social party this evening FEBRUARY THURSDAY 17 1898 Cold moderated, and a fine winter's day. Ewart complains of a weak back and I have to put in to any heavy work in consequence. after getting the chores done up I went at the harness again, am keeping the room warm and have gone over all the harness again with oil, and repaired them by stitching them where required, there is a lot of work to do on them. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon, and brought home the mail matter. among it there is a letter from Brother Alex. Meaford he tells me he has got back the Agency for the C.P.R. and he thinks it has come to stay this time. I am very glad to hear of it as it is quite a revenue to them, he tells me Wm. Jestin is very poorly, and thinks he may be in his grave in a month or so. FRIDAY 18 Temperature milder and rain has fallen although it soon takes the form of ice, a soft turn however is the rule, but it is getting colder again to night. I have been making long heavy sewing threads for repairing the rips of our harness tugs, and have sewed some up although there are long seams yet to put in. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon to see if these promised visitors were coming this evening, but he found they had abandoned it for the present and are looking forward to it after the elections. Maggie and her Mother have been very busy for some days fixing and cleaning up the house and other things. {Margin} took the "Forester" cow again to night to Mc Williams - repairing the harness - Ewart to Everton SATURDAY 19 Frozen up again, and the ground is clean and hard once more. Johny & Lizzie drove the cutter to Guelph to day, they returned early. we saw James & Maggie Blakely, they tell �us that Mrs Doherty is dead and is to be buried tomorrow. Thomas Croft, of Manitoba, was with them. I have finished the repairing of the double harness to day. John Webb, also Henry Duffield, paid us quite a visit this afternoon. Harry was inveighing against the utility of party politics, and condemned it in unmeasured terms. I was trying to say something in its favour, but got gobbled up for my pains. Sunday 20 Rather an unpleasant day, rain falling and ice forming the wind was very high last night. Ewart & Maggie twice to Everton to day. Bella & John, children & Mrs Mc Kenzie paid us a visit this forenoon. they left for home after tea. FEBRUARY MONDAY 21 1898 Quite a fall of snow last night, and it has snowed less or more all day, the wind has been from the east and drifting up the snow considerably. I fear the roads will be blocked some. I have been repairing my old felt boots, they leak badly and we want to be working in the bush soon to get out our year's wood. we think King is taking the distemper the same as the colt. I hope we will have a team left to do what work we have to do. I put the sow out from the 3 little pigs yesterday. I am afraid they will starve, they dont take to the milk drinking and I put the sow back to them this evening. we all drove down to Webbs this evening and spent a pleasant time Alice & John Campbell drove to Everton singing school. Ewart was afraid to venture on account of the roads. {Margin} Snow fall roads filled up. - "King" taking the distemper - visiting at Jno Webbs - repairing Boots TUESDAY 22 Snowing again to day more or less nearly all the time. I finished repairing my felt boots to day, and also filed the saw all before dinner, after noon I drove the horses on the horse power at Johnys, cutting straw. Ewart also helped, we had to put on "Fred" with "Doc", as King has a cough and seems unwell with the distemper. the roads are badly blocked up on the town line. at least they are very heavy for travelling on, John Mc Kenzie drove in to Guelph with a load of oats about over 50 Bushels, he got 33½¢ per bushel. he drove round by the other line, he says he could not have taken his load down the town line. I have had quite a job getting the three sucking pigs to drink milk they have started this evening however and hope to see them drink all right soon. John �left his check, on Geo. Williams for me to try & remit through it tomorrow. {Margin} cutting straw at Johny's - John Mc Kenzie at Guelph with a load of oats got 33½ per Bushel WEDNESDAY 23 Moderately cold and inclined to be snowing a little pretty steadily the most of the time. quite a while over extra chores. I drove down to Everton this P.M. and made a remittance of twenty dollars & 75¢ to Colin Mc Kinnon. Holstein, Marshall would not accept of Geo. William's check of Guelph, so I gave him thirteen dollars, and will pay the balance to George as soon as we get the check cashed 12¢ is the charge for over 20 and up to 30 dollars. FEBRUARY THURSDAY 24 1898 A fine day, although snowing away now and again. there has lately been quite a quantity of snow falling and the roads in consequence have been heavy. John Mc Kenzie and Bella and children drove down in the cutter before dinner to day. John helped me down at the bush to cut down some timber and Ewart drew it home, (3 times) the breaking of the road was a heavy job and we put little timber on. John drove away in a hurry after tea to attend a party at Beatties. Ewart also went there. I drove down to Everton after getting through with the chores to hear the political spouting. Maggie and her mother were there also, we all three rode home in the cutter. Maggie helped Mary to day, preparing supper for the speakers. John Webb's team and our sleigh was to Guelph with Webbs hogs to day. John Campbell brought me 3 bags corn. 40¢ per B = $2.70. John Campbell got the check against Geo. Williams cashed to day. {Margin} Paid Mr Marshall this evening, before attending the meeting seven dollars & 87¢ the balance of remittance to Colin Mc Kinnon Holstein. FRIDAY 25 Rather a cold raw day, the snow has been falling as usual. Ewart brought a load of ice from Everton this afternoon 14 blocks & the roads were heavy. we had to cut out the saw dust, which had become hard and frozen in order to receive the ice. Johny and I together attended the funeral of Peter Mc Gregor, there was quite a large number of people gathered at the house it was very comfortless however, as there was no fire to be reached by a large proportion of the people we did not go to the grave yard, most of �those who went walked there. I had the chores to attend to after coming home so had to put off as little time as possible. {Margin} Funeral of Peter Mc Gregor - drawing ice SATURDAY 26 A fine day, just about enough of frost to keep the snow and little more. Ewart has drawn 3 loads of ice to day, like yesterday 14 blocks and 2 of 16 each. he had Johnys Jeenie mare for the 2 loads after dinner as he saved Fred for Rockwood skating rink at night. he attended a concert instead however. I packed all the ice myself, filling up the inter slices with snow, of course I had the most of the other chores to do, although Ewart helped me in the morning and some after returning with the last load. John Mc Kenzie has been at Guelph to day with a load of oats, he thinks he may yet get the Cutting farm, his offer is being, he thinks, favourably looked upon. {Margin} Ewart drawing ice. we have now 4 loads 60 block in all Sunday 27 Fine day. Ewart & Maggie went to Everton this forenoon. Maggie stayed till evening when Ewart brought her home again Mr and Mrs Robert Morton & Boys paid us a visit this afternoon FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 1898 {Maths calculations} A very fine clear sunshiny day, and not very frosty. the weather is about all that could be desired for these election times. Ewart drew up the last load of ice this forenoon, 16 blocks, and paid for 76 blocks, $1.14. Johny Smith came along before dinner to work half a month at the rate of $6.50 a month. he helped me to pack the ice and we covered it with saw dust. Johny spent some time to find out how the work had to be done, he seems to be a very smart and willing boy to work. {Margin} Ewart finished drawing ice - paid Symonds $1.14 for ice - John Smith engaged to work for ½ a month March TUESDAY 1 Beautiful day, clear sunshine and cold very moderate, just a splendid day for Winter and not possible to be better for such business as the polling for the election of legislators. we got our skid ways laid in the yard for holding the fire wood logs this forenoon, after dinner awhile Ewart drove up to Oustic with Fred and cutter. we were there just about ½ �an hour before the poll closed, and I noted the numbers down as the returning officer read them out. 77 majority for Mutrie. 65 Hortop. 3 Anderson - I drove home again with Johnys mare, and Ewart & Johny drove on to Guelph with Fred. I drove afterwards down to Everton to hear the returns. Mutrie 428 majority, the Governm't is not well sustained being too nearly balanced. John Mc Kenzie & I walked over the Cutting place this forenoon to see it. Willie was with us last night and drove home this morning. {Margin} Ewart took our own white sow over to Kerr's - Excitement to day all over the Country - the elections prove the old Gov't has not been well sustained. Johny & Ewart to Guelph this Ev'g MARCH WEDNESDAY 2 A very fine day. Sunshiny and pleasant. the snow has melted considerably in the middle of the day from the heat of the sun. Ewart was late before getting home from Guelph. they had their suppers at Willies at one oclock last night. Ewart hauled home 5 loads of beach logs for firewood with Fred and "Doc". Johny Smith and I cut them and helped load on to the sleighs, we cannot haul a very big load at a time as there are some soft places where the sleighs cut through rather badly. I would like to stick at the drawing till we have enough as the snow may soon be taken away. {Margin} Johny Smith and I cutting and Ewart hauling as we cut and help load - ground soft and scarce of snow. MARCH THURSDAY 3 1898 A beautiful day. Johny & Ewart cut all the logs that were on one of the skid ways before 11 oclock this forenoon. I could not find our old windlass, so I had to bore holes in another one, we got every thing ready for killing and hanging up the cow and Henry Duffield came along after dinner and butchered her. started about 12 oclock and had it all done up about 5 - she is nice looking beef and I hope it will be good and tender so that people who buy it will have satisfaction with it. John Mc Kenzie was at Guelph to day, and has bargained for the Cutting place - he paid $100.00 down and got a duplicate of the agreement. {Margin} Johny Smith and Ewart sawing the logs on the skid way - butchered the old white cow this afternoon. Henry Duffield the butcher - John Mc Kenzie purchased the Cutting farm to day in Guelph FRIDAY 4 �Another beautiful day, the sun came out pretty hot to day and has taken away quite a bit of snow - Henry Duffield came down this morning and cut down the beef carcase, it weighed in all 530 lbs, we keep one of the hind quarters 150 lbs. I sold 105 lbs of the other hind quarter to Wm. Maikens @ 6¢ - $6.25 - a piece to Hoskins 75¢, a piece to Mc Callum $1.65. one to Abbotts $1.05. John Mc Kenzie got one of the fronts 110 lbs for $5.00. John Webb 43 at 5¢ $2.15. Ewart & Johny sawed this forenoon, and drew up 2 loads of logs afternoon - I bagged up 11 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Bella is staying all night with us intending to go to Guelph with us tomorrow. little Maggie is also staying and will keep her Auntie Maggie company tomorrow {Margin} Henry Duffield helped us to cut up the beef. I took it out and sold it - Ewart and Johny Smith sawing and hauling home logs. I bagged up 11 bags of Potatoes for Guelph tomorrow SATURDAY 5 A very fine day, bright sunshine, the frost was kean last night and it was about eleven oclock before the sun had effect on the roads. we were astir early this morning and got loaded up and off for Guelph between 7 & 8. the roads were fairly good for the sleigh the most of the way, it was a little tough in odd places. I sold the potatoes (11 bags) at 65¢ per bag. 68 lbs dried apples to Millman @ 4½ per lb. Bella had also nearly as much. 35 lbs butter @ 16½ . Bella sold hers to Millman at 16¢. sold the Beef hide at 7¢ 60 lbs. we drove to Willies for dinner - the Boys sawed up all the logs that were hauled, and John Mc Kenzie drove down for Bella after having been at the mill with chop - the Wisharts were there to day to visit, but, no doubt, were dissapointed Sunday 6 A most beautiful day, warm sunshine which is melting the snow very fast. Ewart drove his mother down to see Mrs Peavoy. she is now very low. Margaret took some of the best whiskey down for her and it was lucky as the Dr. was there and prescribed it for her. Ewart, Johny & Maggie drove down again to Everton meeting this - Mother & I visited at Webbs this evening MARCH MONDAY 7 1898 Some frost last night which hardened up the surface of the ground this morning, but the sun coming out bright soon melted the snow and made everything very slushy. the boys and I went to the bush this morning and brought up one load of logs before dinner. I �went with them after dinner and we brought home two more loads. William Barber & John Weatherston drove down where we were working and went through to the other line, they charged me seven dollars & fifty cents for my threshing, which, I think is a very moderate charge, and I sent it down with Ewart this evening to Everton, when they went to singing school, he paid it to John Weatherston. {Margin} Ewart and John Smith helping me to cut & draw timber for firewood - Settled with Wm. Barber and John Weatherston for threshing TUESDAY 8 A little frost again last night which dried up the ground and surroundings in the morning. the day opened out warm however, and soon the snow melted and had everything in a plash again. the Boys and I took the team to the bush this morning and were loading up when John Mc Kenzie came along too with his team. John Smith and I stayed in the bush and cut up the timber while Ewart and John Mc Kenzie drew the logs up home. they took 2 loads each in the forenoon and the same afternoon. Mrs John Harris Peavoy died about 8 oclock this morning. they drove up for Margaret to do down and dress and lay her out. after getting the coffin they came up for her again in the evening to put the corpse in the coffin. {Margin} drawing from the bush with 2 teams to day - John Mc Kenzie helping us. - Death of Mrs J. H. Peavoy this morning - Margaret helping them. WEDNESDAY 9 Another very warm day. the snow has gone off at a rapid rate to day. John Mc Kenzie brought down their old cooking stove to set up in the old Cutting house. I went with him and we set it up, also the pipes before we took lunch. John also drove, before unhitching, to see Jacky Miller about the stables &c. we took our lunch in Mrs Cutting's house, and then went to the swamp and cut quite a nice lot of poles for firewood - if the swamp does not break up soon John will get a lot of stuff for firewood. the Boys have been cutting up the logs at home to day and doing the chores. Mrs Gale and her Sister Mary Ann paid our folks a visit this afternoon, her son that was lately hurt, but who is getting better, drove them here. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie and I working at the Cutting farm to day - Mrs Gale and her sister visiting to day. - Ewart and Johny cutting logs. MARCH THURSDAY 10 1898 �Soft again to day. John Mc Kenzie and George Cutting came along with the team and took our bobsleigh to the Cutting swamp this morning. I let Johny Smith go along with them and they got along well, with what John and I cut yesterday they got out 8 loads and John drew it all to the house taking one load to old Mrs Cutting. Margaret and I went to the funeral of Mrs J. H. Peavoy which was set for 2 oclock P.M. but, perhaps was nearly an hour late in lifting. there were 36 rigs in all, our old democrat carried the corpse to Everton Cemetery. Ewart had all the chores to look after at night, as we were a little late in getting home from the funeral. I got an empty syrup barrel from Mc Callum for 25¢ for putting our beef in pickle and tied it on behind the buggie. {Margin} Funeral of Mrs John Harris Peavoy - John Mc Kenzie at Cutting farm hauling firewood out of the swamp - syrup barrell. FRIDAY 11 Continues soft and looking much like rain, it did rain a little this afternoon but did not last long enough to make it very unpleasant. it is very soft underfoot however, which makes it abundantly dissagreeable - this is the day of Thomas Tolton's Auction Sale of Stock and implements and as the hour set for commencing was 12 oclock, we had our dinner shortly after 11 and then set out with the Span and Sleigh, the sleighing was about gone so we had a tough ride over. John Webb rode with us. Hull from Erin was Auctioneer and started to sell about one oclock. he sold lively and things in general brought fair prices. I regretted letting the binder go for $26.00. Cows from 40 to 50 dollars, young cattle also good prices. I got a couple of hoes and stable scrapes & potatoe fork 45¢. Thos. told me the book keeper estimated the amount to be between 15 & 1800 dollars. John Mc Kenzie bought a plow for $3.00. John Mc Kenzie sent George Cutting to help us at the wood to day. Johny Smith and he sawed some but split most of the time. {Margin} Thos. Tolton's Auction Sale of stock an Implements - went off very well. - Mother attending at a birth this evening at William Tindalls a daughter, all doing well. - the snow is nearly all gone and we had a hard pull for the big horses with the sleigh over to the sale. SATURDAY 12 Another soft day, and rained considerably this forenoon. Johny drove the democrat to Guelph taking 3 bags potatoes & 3 bags dried apples. he had to go down to Willie Peavoys for the democrat which was rather a hardship, people borrowing an article �should be prompt in returning them. Ewart and Johny cut logs this afternoon, we were working in the barn during the rain. I drove "Doc" in the buggie to Everton this afternoon and brought the mail. I got the king bolt in the buggie repaired and settled up with Willie Abbott. he billed me with $1.35 for work - I reminded him that he was still owing for taxes on Mrs Peavoys house that he told me to pay for him. he disputed it however, and I compromised with charging him 50¢ instead of $1.16. so I paid him 85¢ as a settlement. Johny got 60¢ a bag for his potatoes to day. he says the roads were bad. {Margin} Rain to day - Johny to Guelph with the democrat. he had potatoes and other things. - cutting logs - settlement with Willie Abbott. - buggie fixed. Sunday 13 Heavy fall of rain last night. and everything is in a plash to day. the wind blew strongly from the south east this morning and veered round to the west, it then became much colder. the temperature falling 20 degrees from 52 to 32 - the young folks did not go to Everton this forenoon, but they hitched up Doc and drove down in the evening. Fred is bad with the distemper MARCH MONDAY 14 1898 Froze up last night, although not very hard, still it had the effect of drying up the ground very nicely. Johny Smith and I cut up quite a nice lot of timber this afternoon, we will likely finish up the cutting in the yard tomorrow forenoon. Ewart split up some while we were sawing. John Webb paid us a nice visit to day and had his dinner with us, he is a freindly neighbour. John Mc Kenzie and George Cutting drove down to the old Cutting farm this afternoon they would have been there longer, only that their stables at home are flooded and they have had quite a job making things passable. the three young folks are all away to the Everton Singing School this evening. {Margin} cutting firewood in the yard - John Webb visiting. - the 3 young folks at singing school this evening. TUESDAY 15 Frosty night but gets quite soft through the day. we were working at the wood in the yard. in the middle of the afternoon we took the axe and saw and went back to the elm tree near the watering place and cut it down and cut it up into saw logs, getting done in time to do up our night chores. being very close to other two trees (black ash) we had �some difficulty in getting it sawed down, we chopped a little with the axe so as to give room for the saw to work. WEDNESDAY 16 A most beautiful day, bright sunshine and warm. the snow is now going off with a rush and every step one takes is in water and slush. it has all the appearance of the soon coming of spring. Ewart and I helped Johny to cut straw this forenoon. Robert Mc Williams also helped him. Johny Smith was splitting wood this forenoon - Ewart helped to cut wood afternoon. I hitched "Doc" to the buggie afternoon and drove to Rockwood to get some lime for John Mc Kenzie - there was none however until Friday next. I called at Crofts on my return and attended their Auction Sale, there was a very great crowd there. I bought a pair of shearling ewes, expected to lamb soon, for $10.50 each and gave my note for $21.00 payable in a years time. MARCH THURSDAY 17 1898 Another very fine day, a little frost at night but soon melts off when the sun rises. Johny Smith and I have been sawing this forenoon - Ewart drove down this morning for the Robertson girls. Grace was at Everton, but Sarah and Kitty came up and spent the day. we broke the road down our snowdrifted lane and brought up the 3 elm logs we cut for saw logs. I began to fear the trouble of getting them to the mill would more than cover the profit of taking them there. Ewart drove Sarah and Kitty home again at night and brought the mail from Everton. I made a rack to be put on the democrat for bringing home the sheep tomorrow. FRIDAY 18 Quite a warm and pleasant day, it has had all the look of spring weather, the snow is nearly all gone and water and slush cheifly abound. I started for Rockwood about nine oclock this morning, Henry Duffield rode down with me, he wished to see about the sale of turnips, but we both thought it better to let the matter rest a little yet as the road in places is very bad. I bought 2 bushels of lime for John Mc Kenzie and brought up ten cents worth for Hoskins, the blacksmith. we called at Crofts for the 2 ewes I purchased at the sale, we soon had them loaded and brought them safely home, arriving at a quarter past 2. we then had dinner. Ewart & Johny Smith have been splitting at the wood this forenoon, and cut up the skidway &c. this afternoon. we prepared a grist of �chop for tomorrow. I promised to go with John Mc Kenzie tomorrow, and Ewart will have to go to the mill as well as do the chores. SATURDAY 19 Weather much the same as has prevailed for some time, a little foggy & damp this morning but it cleared up to be fine. John Mc Kenzie and George Cutting, Junr. were driving down to the Cutting place, and I went along with them to help fix up the old house. I did considerable plastering and made a new recess up stairs for the stove pipe to enter the chimney, we had a very busy day, John fixed the chimney outside and patched the shingling. I think the old house can be made tolerably comfortable by having some work and a little expense put upon it. Ewart took 13 bags of chop to the mill to day. 5 bags oats for the horses, and 8 bags mixed grain for the cattle & hogs. Johny Smith has worked with our Johny to day Sunday 20th Weather continues soft and warm, we have mud and slush now in earnest. Maggie & Ewart went to meeting this forenoon and Maggie remained with Mary over night. She is laid up with inflammatory Rheumatism. Margaret & I visited at Webbs this evening. Mrs Webb is poorly MARCH MONDAY 21 1898 Very foggy this morning and looked as if we might have a rainy day, it kept up very well however. John Mc Kenzie & Bella drove down in the buggy to work at the old house again. I went with them so as to finish the job I had on hand on Saturday - we had a very busy day, it is so late before getting there and we cannot stay any longer than about ½ half past five, which makes it but a short day and the roads are also very bad which does not mend matters - our little sow had 5 pigs this morning when we went out to the stable, there are few enough and I hope she will lose none of them. George Cutting did not come to hand to day. Maggie returned home to night with Ewart from the singing school. Ewart rode to Everton this morning to mail a card to Mr Simpson to see when to ship our sow. George Marshall was to Guelph and he brought back word that he wants her on Thursday {Margin} down with John Mc Kenzie and Bella fixing up the old house - little white sow (the Guelph purchase) has 5 pigs this morning �TUESDAY 22 Misty and damp this morning and there has been no sunshine all day, a little rain fell in the forenoon. Bella had her mother to day helping her to clean and whitewash the old house, Johny & George Cutting were also there. Ewart & I have been splitting wood this afternoon. I am putting down the straw somewhat liberally now it has all the appearance of being an early spring and we will have to get some more tramped in for manure. Ewart & I brought home some snow in 2 barrels and covered them with saw dust, they think it too early to break on our store of ice. Mrs Webb is very poorly these times, her case is causing all of us uneasiness, the doctor is treating her, and is concerned about her. WEDNESDAY 23 Quite a change in the temperature. the frost hardened up the ground like iron this morning. John Mc Kenzie was down in good time this morning, (sharp seven) he had a grist for the Everton mill of chopped stuff and had the fat pig along. he helped load up our old sow, and her together and I started off to Guelph with them about 8 oclock reaching Guelph 15 minutes before 12. our sow weighed 380 lbs. 3.25 and Johnys weighed 190 lbs. 4.70 - ours was $12.35 and John's $8.93. I bought 5 bags corn, 40¢ per bushel, and 50 lbs oil cake $1.35 per 100 in all $5.35. I had my dinner at David Toltons. David has met a severe accident by being peirced with a harrow pin. he fell on it on his seat and made a wound 4 inches deep. he is now going round but perhaps he may be too soon in moving round. Ewart has had the chores to do himself and also had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon. MARCH THURSDAY 24 1898 Much finer than yesterday, warm and spring like. The remarks of yesterday, applies to this day as being a day or two behind in recording occurrances - I forgot the day. this is the day I took the pigs to Guelph and all else applies. Maggie and her mother helped Bella to day to clean and otherwise fix up her house. I called at Everton on my way home and brought home the mail matter. Mrs Webb continues to be very poorly, she does not get well this time so quickly as she has been in the habit of doing. FRIDAY 25 �Another very fine day. Ewart has been splitting at the stove wood, and I have also helped some. we cut up the stringers of the skid way for the logs and clearing off all the straggling stuff around the pile. our pile of stove wood begins to look more like a pile to begin the winter with, but we will have to hunt up stuff to burn on summer. the doctor has been up to see Mrs Webb, he considers her case sufficiently serious as to cause uneasiness, if not alarm. the doctor was looking at our Maude colt with a view of purchase. he would have liked her better broke. I sharped and set our crosscut saw for Ewart's use tomorrow at Robt. Mc Williams bee. John Mc Kenzie took down a load of hay to day, and he & George went to a sawing bee at Bapties in the afternoon. SATURDAY 26 A fine day. Maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day with "Doc" & the Buggie. they had 38 lbs of butter, 4 lbs @ 19¢ the rest at 18¢ = $6.90. the roads, although bad in places, were not so bad generally. Ewart attended Robert Mc Williams sawing bee, they got along very well. I was all alone at home and had considerable fixing around in addition to the usual chores. Johny was at Guelph to day with potatoes, he got 60¢ per bag from Millman. I paid Johny Smith four dollars which paid him in full. Sunday 27 A rainy day, dismal and unpleasant, every thing is a plash. I drove twice up to Mc Kenzies to day. Bella came down with me the first time and she forgot the key for their house below and I went back for it. they did not go to Everton to day. Margaret is at Webbs all day and staying on all night. Mrs Webb is in a critical state. I was down till 11.30 P.M. MARCH MONDAY 28 1898 Continued to rain less or more up to noon to day. the land is full of water and the roads are very muddy. they are not as deep however as usual at this time of the year. the frost and snow left earlier than usual which is the cause. Johny intended to saw with the circular to day and John Mutrie brought over the saw early this morning, they did not saw however on account of the wet. Johny put in a new cross piece in the horse power to day and I helped him awhile. Maggie and Bella drove down to the old Cutting house and worked at papering all day. John Mc Kenzie lost his sheep for a few days past and found them at Leanord Mc Doyals to day. �TUESDAY 29 Frosty last night and the ground was pretty well hardened up this morning. Johny made ready to saw this forenoon, and got his job done afternoon, they finished the sawing early and put in the time until night at splitting it up. Ewart was there with the team, and helped to split after the sawing. Maggie and Bella finished the papering to day. they had Fred and our buggie both days. I should have gone to Rockwood this afternoon to meet a gentleman in the interest of fruit culture, tree spraying &c. but could not have the rig conveniently. I had all the chores on hand myself on account of Ewart being away. Mary is again poorly. Maggie and I drove down there, but Nelly Robertson was there and we came back. Margaret is staying all night with Mrs Webb. She is very poorly yet, but is better than she has been. {Margin} the second Ewe I bought at Crofts had 2 lambs to night. - Maggie and Bella finished papering - Mary again poorly. - Margaret staying with Mrs Webb at night - sent 6 dollars for J Mc Kenzie to A Mc Gregor - sent away a letter to Meaford WEDNESDAY 30 Hard frost last night, and the ground is very hard this morning, and kept hard in the shade all day. the morning came out fine and bright, but afterwards it became overcast and the air was cold throughout. Ewart went to Everton Mill this forenoon he had 14 bags to chop, 10 mixed and 4 of corn. we got one bag returned from Johny weighing 142 lbs. the 2 he borrowed weighed 264 lbs. which leaves 120 lbs to get back yet. Ewart & Johny went to Riddocks Sale afternoon. I did not go. I split up some wood as well as do the chores. have not been very well for some days. paid for chopping & one bag shorts $1.20. MARCH THURSDAY 31 1898 Hard frost again last night, and this morning the ground was quite hard, the sun however as the day advanced, softened up the hard lumps. John Mc Kenzie moved his household effects, as well as some other of his personal property to day. 2 loads of hay by Geo. Rossell & John Mc Kenzie, large load of house effects by Wm. Sutton, organ & sewing machine &c. in democrat by John Sunter. mixed loads, Barrells grain &c. by John Green and Colin Mc Millan for Wm. Usherwood. our team had a load of oats and box of hens driven by Ewart. I got home a little late for dinner, the rest went on down to the Cutting farm where Bella was ahead preparing dinner, 2 of the company went back �for the cattle. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie moved from the Mc Kinnon place to the Cutting farm April FRIDAY 1 Hard frost again last night and as usual the ground is like iron. it remained colder to day and of course the hardness continued longer. Ewart and I drove up with the team and waggon for the pigs (2 sows & 2 younger pigs) Ewart brought them here and waited dinner. John took a load of oats and R. J. Kerr also took a load of oats for him. they drove on down and I drove down the pigs after dinner. Ewart driving down the sheep which I brought down this far. we returned home as soon as we got unloaded and also helped to build a fence round the front of barn & stable, forming a yard convenient to the pump. John has quite a job ahead of him to get things righted. {Margin} again helping John Mc Kenzie to move his stuff down to his new home. APRIL SATURDAY 2 A cold blustery day, some snow showers flying and the wind high, the ground is hard from the frost of last night. Johny and I with Ewart brought over the horse power and cutting Box, and set it before dinner. John Mc Kenzie came with his team and got a load of turnips. he helped us cut straw this afternoon. we quit a little early so as to let John get home with the turnips and do his chores. Johny wanted to sharp the circular saw, he has to saw at John Mutries on Monday. we got along fairly well cutting. Willie was out from Guelph this evening he takes his horse from Johny's Sunday 3 Quite wintry, a little snow falls from passing showers. Ewart & Maggie attended meeting at Everton this forenoon. I drove "Doc" & buggie to Mc Kenzies, taking Mother and leaving her there while John Mc Kenzie and I attended the funeral of Mrs Alex. Carr. She has been an invalid for a long time and has been rather an eccentric person, being a heavy handful to her husband. I hear James Currie has gone wrong in his mind and has had to be cared for by the authorities, he has been considered dangerous to be at large. APRIL MONDAY 4 1898 �Quite a windy day, frosty and cold, and the ground hard frozen. Ewart and I have started again to split the stove wood in the yard, we would like to finish it up during this cold spell because there is so much very tough splitting especially one elm tree that stood near the watering place. Johny took over the circular saw this morning to John Mutries and they cut up all his stuff by noon. Johny was home early and is preparing a load of oats for Guelph tomorrow. Ewart rode down to Everton this evening and he mailed a card I sent to Alexander Mc Gregor to inform him I would be at Rockwood to meet him on Friday. TUESDAY 5 Another nights hard frost and the ground as hard as ever. I fear this will go hard with the fall wheat, as it does not thaw much through the day however it may not do so much harm. Ewart & I have been splitting at the stove wood. the elm is extremely "eaty" although straight in the grain, it is hard work on my arms that are weak through rheumatism. John Webb was up to day awhile. Mrs Webb is improving but the doctor orders that she be kept quiet and none but those attending to be allowed in with her. Thomas Tolton also paid us a visit to day, he had dinner with us, he is going to Guelph on business and intends stopping with freinds on the way. WEDNESDAY 6 Frost continues very hard at night, and although the sun seems to melt the flurries of snow that have fallen still I notice the thermometer records 2 below freezing point. the roads and the land are drying up finely and, I should think that if warm weather was to set in the field operations would go on rapidly. Ewart drew up 3 jags of stove wood from near the watering place, and I finished the splitting of the stove wood at the home yard this forenoon and started to fix the house door that was lately broken. Bella came up with John as he was going up to Goves saw mill for a load of lumber, he got a cheap load, about 600 feet of 2nd class hemlock inch for $2.50. Ewart drove down to see Mary, who has been, and is yet quite sick and took Maggie and his Mother along. Joe Martinoni is reported sick nigh to death. the doctors, I believe, have performed an operation upon him APRIL THURSDAY 7 1898 �Frost at night but the cold seems to be giving way. I have been doing up the chores. Ewart went down to John Mc Kenzies this forenoon and helped him to clean up his barn and put away the chaff that blocks up all his doors &c. Alex. Mc Phail had an Auction Sale to day and John Mc Kenzie attended it in the afternoon. a terrible trajedy took place, in old Mr Mc Phail laying violent hands on himself, he first tried to hang himself by letting the trap door in the barn door on his neck and was preparing to hang by it when his Son Alex. caught him, failing on that, he then cut his throat and though he did not finish himself it is thought he cannot live, poor Man, he got terribly despondent on account of the place being offered for sale. FRIDAY 8 A very fine day. the land is drying up very fast and it has all appearance of the opening of spring. I got ready to start for Rockwood without having had much of a hand with anything else. I was late enough too in getting off as the train time is 9.59. I was there in time however, only having an hour & ¼ although there were only Mr & Mrs Mc Gregor. I thought they would be crowded in the buggie so took the democrat and we had a nice drive home. Alex looks thinner and paler, but his eye has not got much worse looking than it was years ago. we hear Joe Martinoni has succumbed to his trouble, he has had a very hard time with great suffering. he is to be buried on Sunday at 2 P.M. at Everton Cemetery. Wm Mc Cullough came to night and ordered out our turnips. Joe Mc Intosh drove up to day with his horse & buggie. SATURDAY 9 A beautiful day. warm and balmy. spring is at hand now to all appearance. the land is drying up very fast. Joe Mc Intosh helped Ewart & I to load up and sort a load of turnips this forenoon, and Ewart took them down to Rockwood. there were 47 bushels, as they are spotted with rot he would just as soon not take any more so I stopped. Alex. Mc Gregor has been having a walk back on the place. they seem to be enjoying themselves pretty well. Sunday 10th Another beautiful day. warm and spring like. Maggie and Ewart Joe went to Everton this forenoon. I hitched up the horses to the democrat and we drove down to John Mc Kenzies and after getting dinner we drove over to Coingsly to the funeral. there was �quite a Workmans parade, and a very large turnout we left the procession at Ospringe and came home calling to see how Mrs Webb was doing, she seems to improve slowly. {Margin} Funeral of Joe Martinoni this afternoon. APRIL MONDAY 11 1898 The grand weather still continues, it is warm and dry and the ground will very soon be in fine condition to work. we would have been at work in the field to day had it not been that Mr & Mrs Mc Gregor are going away this evening and we have to drive them to Rockwood for the 6 oclock P.M. train. As Mary has been very poorly her mother rode down with us and I called for her in coming home. drove her to the corner below the Cemetery, and I might have gone all the way, as the train was 25 minutes behind time. Mr Mc Gregor and I walked down to see David Stewart until the train came. the Mc Williams, George Loree and others were drawing turnips to day. we hear John Mc Phail is sinking, poor man, he did the deed all too well. TUESDAY 12 Splendid weather. Ewart and I did our first field work to day, with the stone boat we drew all forenoon at the large stones and built them into the stone dyke. afternoon we drew off the smaller ones with the wagon, and have taken about the half of the terrible patch on the stony acre. we think we shall cultivate and sow what we have made ready to morrow, and take another turn at it to finish cleaning up the piece. the neighbours are sowing all around us. the land is in many places in excellent condition for the seed. WEDNESDAY 13 Continues fine weather. Ewart cultivated the south back field to day. he had it done about 3 oclock and afterwards sowed 4 bags oats on it. we had to rig up the seed drill for broad casting and clean up the oats which took up some time. I curried the cattle and sprinkled insect powder on them to day. we hear John Mc Phail is dead and is to be buried on Friday afternoon, so has ended the sad tragedy. Johny was at the mill this forenoon and brought the word. Margaret walked down to see Mrs Webb this afternoon. She seems to improve, although slowly. Maggie & Ewart drove down to Everton this evening. {Margin} first sowing done to day APRIL THURSDAY 14 1898 �As fine seeding weather as could be imagined the land is getting in fine condition and nothing but work is wanted to ensure a good prospect for an excellent spring seeding. Ewart finished the sowing of the back field and rolled all the fall wheat and and then the the oats in the back South field. I harrowed it all with "King" and the iron harrows, it is perhaps, too heavy a job alone for him, but we are anxious to get along and he seems good for it. we got word from the Mc Gregor's of their safe arrival home and found all right, only that freinds from London and elsewhere had been there in their absence causing mutual dissapointment FRIDAY 15 Continues fine seeding weather, if people dont get along this spring it is not for the want of good opportunity. Ewart plowed a piece of the sod this forenoon, and cultivated the front north field in the afternoon, the land is drying up very fast, and even the fields that have usualy been too wet for working two weeks after this, are getting quite fit to work. I attended the funeral of John Mc Phail this afternoon. it was given out for one oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. Bella & Mrs Mc Kenzie were there, they walked over. they rode in the procession with me. Mrs Mc Kenzie getting out at the Concession line in passing. Bella went with me to Everton. Mary is some better. SATURDAY 16 The grand warm & dry weather still continues, it will not be long before we are in need of rain, it would help the fall wheat much. Ewart and I have had a very busy day. Ewart cultivated the 3 acre patch in front below the house, and sowed it as well as the north front of 4½ acres, which we sowed in wheat. one bag of Harrison wheat I got from Henry Duffield, and the balance in our own Goose wheat, all the oats are Houdan. Sunday 17 Weather much the same as has been prevailing excepting that a change seems impending, this evening rain began to fall. we had a visit from Mrs Duffield, Henry coming along afterwards. John Webb also paid us a short visit this afternoon. Ewart & Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon, not at night. {Margin} visitors - Ewart & Maggie to Everton forenoon APRIL MONDAY 18 1898 �A fine day, cooler than some of the past but pleasant, grand weather for plowing. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he makes a very good job for one who not done much at it. I have let the 4 young cattle out of the stables & shed and have thrown a lot of the rotten turnips out of the turnip house by the window and they have been eating among them. there are a good many going to waste. I went to Everton this afternoon in the buggie and took 2 bags mixed grain for chop. brought back 3 bags. had 20¢ worth shorts on top of one of the bags. got buggie circle fixed 20¢ and skimmer point for plow, 15¢ = 35¢ paid. left 35 lbs Hungarian seed with Marshall to sell. got 12 lbs clover @ $4.00 80¢. 40 lbs timothy @ $2.00 = $1.67 = $2.47 (paid) also got plow lines & snaps 25¢ which Maggie & her mother paid for at night when down dealing. they had butter and had other dealings. {Margin} our women folks have started their house cleaning to day. - Horace Tovell paid for 38 lbs dried pork $3.42. this evening to our folks. TUESDAY 19 A very rainy day, so much so that we never hitched the plow or did any work in the field. a cold east wind has prevailed and it has been a thoroughly dissagreeable day throughout. we have kept all the stock indoors all day, excepting that the pigs broke out awhile. I had a while fixing them up again. Ewart & I had a job of finishing up of the clipping of "Doc". I held him - twitched and foot strapped up - while Ewart clipped. Ewart and Maggie are away this evening to an invited party at Mortons. we were cleaning up the peas among other of our chores. {Margin} a very wet & dissagreeable day. - Horse clipping - Mortons party this evening. WEDNESDAY 20 Another dissagreeable day. Maggie and Ewart did not get back from Mortons till one oclock last night, they say it was terribly dark, they had a pleasant time. Mrs Morton did all in her power to make the company comfortable and happy. Ewart plowed this forenoon at the sod but found it so unpleasant that he did not go out this afternoon, the snow showers melted on him while at work and was wetting. he went to John Mc Kenzies this afternoon to clip one of his horses, he clipt the old mare and he says she had a very thick and heavy coat of hair, she became so warm the other day while at work that she was just about played out. I am kept very busy doing up the chores these times especially when there is other work on hand beside. Geo. Duffield brought up the mail among them the "Twice a week Advocate" I notice the news is very warlike. �APRIL THURSDAY 21 1898 A fine day. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he says the land works fine, the rain has made it a little damp and more friable, he plowed, he says, about an acre and half. I cleaned up 2 bags more of peas. we have now 9 bags up which I think will be enough to sow our 7 acres of sod. I also bagged up 2 bags of mixed oats & peas for chop (over 2 of oats and one of peas) and took it to Everton in the buggie. was about exactly 2 hours away. went off at 4 and back at six. have been cleaning out the pigs and other chores besides the regular work. I see by the papers the United States have sent their ultimatum to Spain and given them till Saturday next to reply to it. they demand that Spain evacuate Cuba and Cuban Waters. Margaret is at Webbs this evening to stay all night with Mrs Webb. FRIDAY 22 A steady days rain, not very heavy but very constant and very dissagreeable to be exposed to. we have not been doing anything in the field and the seeding gets quite a set back by this weather. the newspapers are giving great prominence to the warlike rumours. the likely hood is that war will soon be declared. the United States are likely to have the sympathy of the Civilized world in their intervention in behalf of the oppressed and suffering Cubans, otherwise war, only under such circumstances is to be deprecated. Margaret was all night with Mrs Webb, who keeps very poorly yet. she is some better this day or two back. Bella and the children were with us quite awhile to day. I had a look at the fall wheat to day. it seems to be pretty much all living and gives promise of going on, although not of advanced growth. SATURDAY 23 Keeps dull and cloudy, but the rain has ceased. Ewart plowed this forenoon, it kept me busy doing up all the chores. only that I went down with Ewart in the afternoon and we drew off a lot of the big stones with the stone boat and built them in the fence. the land is drying up again. Ewart and I think we can clear the piece we intend to sow in a day and put the seed in. there was a terrible crop of stones on the ground. it is rather amusing to hear Johny making light of the job of clearing the stones off, when he durst not face it himself for fully thirty years. Sunday 24 �A fine day. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton meeting this morning. Maggie remained till late at night. Ewart returned for dinner, and did not go back to Everton, but went off with one of the Duffield Boys. the two elderly folks had to look after this place and do the most of the work. we took a walk in the evening to see Mrs Webb. She is some better. {Margin} "Jersey Cow" to Mc William's this evening - war news APRIL MONDAY 25 1898 A very fine day, the land is drying up again, there is not much growth yet, during the recent rains it was also rather cold. Ewart and I have had a very busy day clearing the "stony acre" of the crop of stones that were thrown up with the last plowing. I was thinking we must have taken off nearly if not quite a score of stone boat loads and about 8 wagon loads, there is yet another load of small ones for the wagon when we will be ready to sow it, which we purpose doing tomorrow. both Ewart & I are tired of these awful stones, we have now about 20 rods of stone dyke from them. Ewart has driven down to Everton to hear the war news. {Margin} drawing off stones from the stony acre and building a dyke with them - interested in the war news. TUESDAY 26 Another fine day, the weather is something remarkable. Ewart & I went back together to the "stony acre" and we took off the balance of the stones - a good load - and I sowed a bag of oats by hand on it. Ewart cultivated the ground after I sowed it. we then left it and Ewart plowed in the sod till dinner time. and afterwards put in the afternoon at the plowing. I drove down to Hugh Blacks this afternoon to see the spraying operation on his orchard trees. there was quite a crowd there and quite an interest taken in the work. all information was very courtiously given. I took down 2 bags of mixed peas & oats and had them chopped while down at Blacks. WEDNESDAY 27 Continues splendid weather. Ewart has had a steady days plowing at the sod and finished it up to the small head land the other side of the pig house. he thinks he plowed fully an acre and a half to day. Margaret & I attended the funeral of Mrs Neil Mc Phail this afternoon. it was given out for 2 oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. we went down to Everton after the funeral and I had to hasten home so as to do up the feeding and general work �APRIL THURSDAY 28 1898 Weather continues very fine. never saw better seeding time. Ewart plowed the head land this morning and then rolled all the fields, afterwards cultivating about four acres. we are having things in good shape for finishing up the seeding this week. Bella has been with us the most of the day. Ewart drove her home in the evening. Henry Duffield brought up the mail this afternoon, we are all much interested in the war news these times they are very exciting times. it is given out that the "Grand Old Man" - Mr Gladstone is no more, there will be a general mourning at his departure. FRIDAY 29 Had the appearance of an oncome this morning, but it cleared off early to a fine day again. Ewart finished the rolling cultivating of the sod this forenoon and sowed it with the seed drill afternoon. I harrowed with "King" ahead of the cultivator seeder, and did a small piece over after the seeder the second time. we have this evening all the seed grain in the ground and would have been done, but for the finishing of harrowing and rolling we are much earlier than usual and the team is fine and strong and in good condition & spirits. Dr Mc Cullough and our Mary paid us a visit this evening. I had no time to chat, as all the work had to be attended to and things went crooked some. and to mend matters the Forester cow chocked on a piece of mangel, causing us annoyance and uneasiness. the piece remained in her gullet all the time, but we kept her from bloating by the "gag". {Margin} Finished up the grain sowing to day, only a little harrowing to do after the drill. - Mary and Dr Mc Cullough visiting - cow chocked SATURDAY 30 Fine day. Ewart finished the harrowing of the peas this morning and then rolled the south patch of oats in front field. afterwards spent the balance of the day picking the stones off the pea land. I helped awhile. we got it about half done, we wish to have it clear enough to run the pea harvester over it, should we think to do so. Johny & Lizzie were at Guelph, got 70¢ per bag for potatoes, 80¢ however was paid. have had some extra choring to day. the women folks are getting pretty well through house cleaning. the piece of Mangold did not leave the cow's gullet till this morning. Johny went to mill after returning from Guelph. took 2 bags peas & oats for us. {Margin} finished harrowing the peas this morning - rolling and picking stones. - Johny to Guelph - also to mill when returning �Sunday May 1 A fine day although threatning a change. at night rain began to fall. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon their Mother rode with them to Webbs where she remained till the evening keeping Mrs Webb company. John came and spent the afternoon with me. we had a walk back on the fall wheat and he went round with me when doing up the stock. {Margin} Margaret - visiting Mrs Webb. John spent the time with me. - Ewart & Maggie to meeting MAY MONDAY 2 1898 Quite a fall of rain last night but cleared up this morning and we had a fine warm day afterwards. Ewart & I finished picking the stones off the pea ground this forenoon, we took the stones to the watering place. Ewart drew out 3 small loads of dung and spread it on the ground for early potatoes, just below the strawberries, and he plowed it in with the single horse (King). Maggie and her Mother helped me clean up the balance of the wheat (goose) 7 bushels & 10 lbs, and also bagged up 5 bags of peas & oats for chopping, and took them to the mill leaving here about ½ past 3. I sent a letter to C. Overland containing four dollars in paym't of John Mc Kenzie & self Assmts & dues for April, being so very busy last week I overlooked sending it then. I met the stage driver when I was going to Everton and gave him 5¢ to take it to Overland. I got home 215 lbs flour and the bran & shorts, and 25¢ rolled oat meal, and paid for all. 70¢ wheat grist, 25¢ chopping and the meal $1.20. Account of the first Naval battle at the Phillipines. {Margin} stoning - took out manure and plowed it in for early potatoes - flour grist and chopping at Everton - sent four dollars for our assm'ts & dues for last month there was an overplus paid last time of 50¢. TUESDAY 3 A fine growing day. there has not been much sunshine and, in consequence, it has not been very drying. Ewart & I took the team back to the stony acre and and harrowed the land (it was only cultivated in) and took off 2 loads of small stones, it looks well now. the back field of oats is nice and green now, and the fall wheat has very much improved since Sunday that I was down there. I sowed nearly a pailful of barley in a bare spot in the upper corner. Atwell gave us the first bid on our cattle to day that we have had at all. 40 dollars apiece and take them away next Monday. Henry Duffield sold his to day to Scott. 4 @ 4½ per lb and 2 @ 4¢. I got 6 bags of potatoes from J. Webb, bargained for �them some time ago at 50¢ per bag. {Margin} finished picking stones and harrowing stony acre - sowed a little barley on fall wheat miss. - bid for the fat cattle - got 6 bags potatoes from J. Webb WEDNESDAY 4 Cool at night with some frost, the days are fine however although not bright, and the land dries but slowly. we thought to get our rolling done on our pea land but it is too damp and soggy, when Ewart tried it the land stuck to the roller and made quite a coating of earth on it, we loaded up a smallish load of turnips this morning on our wagon and, along with the plow Ewart took it to John Mc Kenzie and plowed for him to day. Geo. Mc Williams also plowed for him to day. I drove to Everton this evening for the Mail and and gave Maggie and her Mother a ride to Webbs in passing. I called round by Mc Kenzies to see how they were getting along and told Ewart he had better stay tomorrow and help John. Andrew Baptie is there to night saying he is going to help him tomorrow. MAY THURSDAY 5 1898 Fine day, the land is drying up considerably to day. I have had extra chores on hand in cleaning out &c. and have also started to prepare the potatoes for market. I got about 5 bags for market, and about one picked out for seed and put in a bin in the granary. Ewart came home this evening and says they got along very well at Mc Kenzies. John has a hard job in preparing for the seed on account of so many stones being on the land, he has been hauling them off while the others have been plowing. I am much troubled these times with inward pain, expect it may result from indigestion, as it is, it causes me much uneasiness. I emptied the 6 bags of Webbs potatoes into a granary bin, (Empire State) FRIDAY 6 Cool nights, but fine weather through the day and warm sunshine. Ewart and I have had to hurry up to day to prepare our load of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Mother also helped us afternoon we bagged up 18 additional bags to day, making 23 bags in all, and about 4 bags of picked seed put in a granary bin. our potatoes in the turnip house have been growing very badly and the sprouting of them makes the work of bagging �longsome and tedious. those of them lying nearest the turnips were the worst having sprouts on them about 6 inches long - many of them at least. SATURDAY 7 A beautiful day. we were up by sharp 5 this morning and I got off for Guelph about 6. Maggie & her Mother came after me with Fred & the buggie, passing me on the road beyond Coughlins place. I sold to Mc Crea for 70¢ per bag. 23 bags = $16.10. the women folks sold their 38½ doz eggs mostly to Millman for 9¢ cash. 36 lbs butter to other parties @ 15¢ per lb - there was a very large crowd on the market, and had the effect of lowering the price some. potatoes have been bringing 80¢ through the week. I left for home before 4 oclock and was home before the women. Fredy Jestin rode home with me. saw Willie to day, he put some bolts in our buggie when in Guelph, the circle had rattled them loose and and had become quite dangerous. {Margin} Guelph Market with Buggie and lumber wagon - Potatoes 23 bags. Butter & Eggs. - Fred Jestin rode home with me. Sunday 8 Weather continues very fine. Sunshine and warm. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon where Mr Baker is again holding forth, he has lately returned from the States. John Mc Kenzie, Bella & the children have been with us this afternoon.{Margin} Mr Baker talks of leaving Everton for the States. - John Mc Kenzie and family. MAY MONDAY 9 1898 A fine growing day. the grain begins to show green in the fields now. Ewart rolled the balance of the pea land this forenoon and afterwards the orchard and a great part of the grass field behind the orchard. I have been very busy doing up the chores, and fixed the railway door by the shed at the barn. have had a job attending a sick lamb lately, but it died to day. it was one of the twins (a ewe lamb) from one of the ewes I bought at Crofts Sale. I paid George Duffield 15 dollars to day on the note he holds against me. ($15.00) I promised to pay him soon other 5 on the principal and the three dollars also as interest, that will leave just 30 dollars more to pay on the note. Johny borrowed a pail (½ Bushel) of peas 34 lbs to sow to day. �TUESDAY 10 A fine forenoon, but turned to rain afternoon, it is a good rain however as it keeps fairly warm and the growth will be pushed instead of kept back. Ewart and I picked off two loads of small stones from the front field (north) (in wheat) and were expecting to get it rolled after getting another load picked. the rain came on however and stopt us. we got a funeral notice of the death of Cousin Wm. Ewart, Meaford. he is to be buried this afternoon. George Hodgson a young man from Guelph was buried this afternoon at Everton also, the family used to live out here the father used to rent Peter Stewart's farm. he was a very worthy young man I believe, and an excellent scholar, he was a school teacher and well up in his proffesion. TUESDAY 10 A fine day after the rain the growth should now be fairly good, there has been so much cool weather however that vegetation is not very forward. Ewart & I fixed up both waggons for drawing out the manure. we think of getting some help to fork the manure. I am troubled with a pain in my stomach and we think I had better not attempt to work much at the manure handling as it might make me worse. likely we will get George Duffield to help us. they think it likely one of the Boys can come. MAY THURSDAY 12 1898 Fine weather, keeps dry and a little warmer, it has been cool at night lately and a little white frost. we dont think however that the frost has been so bad as to do any particular harm. in fact we have not noticed any thing at all cut. the growth has not been rapid so far, but it may be expected that a good root is forming which will ensure more rapid growth when the weather sets in warmer. FRIDAY 13 Weather very fine but not very warm. Ewart has been away all day helping to jack up Isaac Theaker's Barn. they had a hard day's work and finished the job all but placing the mud sill which is to be done tomorrow morning. I had all the chores to do and besides. I drilled up the land for the mangolds and sowed them. after that I took 2 bags of peas & oats to the mill to get chopped. it kept me very busy but I got it all done. I went to see the doctor about the pain that annoys me so much, he thinks it is indigestion and he �gave me a little powder in a box with directions to take (after eating) as much as would lie on a 5¢ piece and wash it down with a little milk or water SATURDAY 14 Continues fine weather. Ewart drove Lizzie into Guelph to day, with Johny's buggie and our Fred, and I have again been left alone. besides doing the chores, I finished picking the small stones off the north front field, and rolled it. Maggie drove the team while I sowed about a barrell of salt on the west portion of the field, about 8 rods wide next the orchard. Sunday 15 Fine day, warmer than usual. Ewart stayed at home to day, and in consequence I had it a little easier than ordinarily. George Loree rode up from Meeting with Maggie and remained till evening. Margaret & I walked up to Henry Duffields in the evening MAY MONDAY 16 1898 A fine day. we expected to start drawing out the dung to day, but Charlie Duffield went to help Isaac Theaker to day to prepare for the masons who are building the foundation of his barn, and George cannot come till he is at home, we expect him tomorrow however. Ewart & I worked at preparing preparing the potatoes for market until dinner time. afternoon Ewart cultivated, harrowed & rolled the corn ground and also rolled the oats on stony acre corner {Margin} harrowing and rolling the corn ground and stony acre. TUESDAY 17 Another fine day. George Duffield has been with us to day helping to draw out the manure George filled the loads and Ewart drew them out, 25 loads to day. I have had quite an extra time cleaning out all the places, pigs, calves & cattle and bedding them all up, took a lot of pea straw for the pigs porch. I took 2 bags chop again this evening on the buggie had to hurry up as all the chore work devolved on me. Bella has been here helping Maggie and her mother at the house cleaning. John drove for her this evening as little Maggie has taken sick, otherwise she was to have remained, if she gets better �to night she intends coming back in the morning. {Margin} George Duffield and Ewart drawing out the manure - House cleaning Bella helping - 2 bags chop with the buggy WEDNESDAY 18 Continues fine weather, a little warmer to day and looks to night as if a change is impending. George Duffield has again helped us to draw out manure, they have again to day, I beleive, taken out the same as yesterday (25 loads) Bella came back to day to help house clean Maggie has not recovered from her sickness, still her mother thought there was perhaps nothing serious. Mr & Mrs John Webb paid us a visit to day. Mrs Webb receives benefit from being out in the open air and visiting around, this is the third visit out since her long sickness, she was one day at her Brother Joseph's and another at Williams {Margin} George Duffield helping to take out the manure - Mr & Mrs John Webb visiting us. MAY THURSDAY 19 1898 A very heavy rain this morning early, and quite a heavy thunder storm. we hear of damage done by the lightning. the storm abated after breakfast time but the land is so wet that we did not think it right to draw the manure and cut up the lane. Geo. Duffield came along but we did not go to work. I went at the potatoe picking and sprouting, and Margaret helped me in the afternoon. I also built the fence between the pig house and sheep pen. Ewart drove to Guelph and had his mouth fixed at Stirton the dentist, he got 3 teeth extracted and is preparing a plate which is to cost ten dollars. {Margin} Thunder storm - Ewart drove to Guelph to get his teeth pulled. FRIDAY 20 The weather has taken up again and to day things are drying up. George Duffield came this morning and Ewart and him finished drawing out on the turnip land by dinner time (before) they then spread in the field until dinner time. Ewart hitched on the horses to the plow after dinner and George spread the manure, before nightfall I got Ewart to drive down for Morton's wagon and George and I filled up 16 bags of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow, and loaded them in the barn. I have had all the chores on my hands to day besides making ready for Guelph. {Margin} drawing out the manure on turnip land - bagging 16 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow �SATURDAY 21 A fine day. I started for Guelph this morning about ½ past six and arrived in Guelph about nine oclock. had 16 bags potatoes of our own and 5 bags for Johny. we found potatoes down in price from 65 to 80. last Wednesday they were 90. I sold to Carter for 70¢ and took them mostly up in corn @ 47¢ per Bushel. I got seed corn. some of the Longfellow variety, which, they say, is valuable for cobbing in the fall and makes good hog feed. 5 lbs of that and ½ bushel of white for silo. we think will plant our patch (about ¾ of an acre) Ewart has plowed at the potatoe land and had Johny's Nettie to mate with Fred. I joined with Henry Duffield for 9 lbs turnip seed at Hewer's for $1.00 - 4½ lbs each for 50¢ best mixed varieties {Margin} Load of Potatoes at Guelph - bought feed & seed corn & turnip seed Sunday 22 A beautiful day, splendid growing weather. Ewart & Maggie at Everton this forenoon. Margaret & I drove down to Mc Kenzies with "Doc", had dinner & tea with them. we had a walk over their place to day the crops seem to be doing fairly well. Johny Weatherstons driving house was struck by lightning and burned about noon to day. {Margin} Johny Weatherstons drive house burned. 20 tons hay & a horse and other things consumed MAY MONDAY 23 1898 A fine balmy day, growth at the present time must be very rapid. I drove to Everton this morning with Fred & buggie and got 2 bags chopped at the mill. also mailed a letter for Johny containing $8.50 to the "London Fire In'ce Co", London. after returning Ewart & I drove the 3 young cattle down to John Mc Kenzie's pasture we had considerable trouble to get them there, they turned 2 or 3 times on us and made for home. we washed the sheep, along with John Mc Kenzies & Joe Handleys, and were bothered with Geo. Rozzel & Rufus Robertson (with theirs) coming in on us while at work and delayed us. Ewart plowed this afternoon, he has the potatoe land nearly all plowed. {Margin} young dark roan cow to Mc Williams Bull this A.M. - young red heifer calved. She is now a cow TUESDAY 24 A very fine growing day, warm and close. Ewart is away to day enjoying himself on the 24th. he drove to Guelph. I have had all the chores on hand, I also fixed up the fence �protecting the fall wheat, there were some deficient parts of it. I let the cows into that part of the pasture to day. they seem to have a longing for home as they did not care to go away for very long, and am just as well pleased, as the fence in places has become weak in parts through the winter and I havent time yet to see after it. {Margin} divided up our seed with Henry Duffield that we bought at Guelph last Sat. and I paid him for my share amounting to 95¢ also paid him for the 2 bushels seed wheat $1.75 WEDNESDAY 25 Another warm day, the crops are improving very fast in appearance now. my forenoon was taken up with the ordinary chores and I walked over to Kerr's with the little sow. afternoon I spread manure ahead of the plow. Bella is up to day, she is getting help to fix her dress. John Mc Kenzie drove up to Johny Lorees place to get some of Mc Kinnons lumber for his kitchen floor. Ewart has been plowing at the turnip land, he has had Johny's Nettie mare, as Johny had Doc to day to Guelph he took in a load of potatoes. Robert Jestin lost one of his horses (Dave). Ewart drove Bella home at night. Johny got 75¢ for his potatoes to day, and had to pedal them, they were 90¢ a week ago to day. {Margin} "the young sow (Barbers) was taken over to R. J. Kerrs today" MAY THURSDAY 26 1898 Continues fine and fair weather, we have been very busy at the turnip land plowing and spreading the manure. Ewart took turns in spreading the manure and I plowed the while, it kept us busy, as we have so many chores yet on hand. we are troubled a good deal with our young cow that has come in, her udder is considerably inflammed, and there is no milk from one of the teats, it causes much more work and annoyance. FRIDAY 27 Weather continues very fine. we have again been working at the turnip land. got all the manure spread this forenoon and Ewart finished the plowing shortly after dinner. he afterwards harrowed over all the ground. Wood & Ellis came this afternoon to see the cattle they offered the same as Atwell, 40 dollars apiece, but I would not let them go for that. perhaps I should have closed with them because the markets keep very low but one hardly knows what to do. SATURDAY 28 �Weather much the same as has been prevailing for some time. Ewart got the loan of Johny's buggy and he drove his mother with her quota of butter & eggs to Guelph. she had nearly 50 dozen of eggs and {blank} butter. Ewart got his new plate with his upper teeth to day from Dr Stinton. they were late in returning home as they had two buggies with the horse. Willie purchased a buggy from Will. Waller who, in turn, purchased it from a party with the view of it suiting us. I think it is a cheap rig. 25 dollars is the price. {Margin} Ewart and his mother to Guelph to day - he gets his new set of teeth. - Willie gets a buggy for which we buy Sunday 29 Another beautiful day. Ewart & Maggie have the first ride in the new rig by going twice to Everton. their mother rode down in the evening with them to Webbs. John Webb was visiting us awhile this afternoon. I wrote a letter to Brother Alexander, Meaford. MAY MONDAY 30 1898 A very fine day, the weather is superb. I drove to Everton this morning and was in time to catch the mail so as to send off a letter to Brother Alexander Meaford. I also had 2 bags for chopping, and got a bag of shorts, for want of change I owe 35¢ on the deal. Ewart & I, on my return, went at the corn ground and sowed the corn while Ewart plowed it in, it took us all our time to get it done. I sowed it thinner than we have been in the habit of doing, on the old patch I had half a bushel of the white ensilage corn, and 5 lbs of the Longfellow, which I sowed very thin. it is valued for producing corn in the ear which makes good pig feed in the fall. Willie came along from Guelph this evening and is staying all night. TUESDAY 31 Continues fine, dry and warm. the land is getting a little dry, and the roads dusty. we helped Johny away with his load of hogs this morning, he sold to Simpson, Guelph. we loaned him our team. he had 10 hogs which weighed 1755 lbs, and the old sow which weighed 420 lbs. the sow became restive and troublesome on the road and did some damage to Robert Mc Williams rack. Ewart harrowed and rolled the corn ground and afterwards he and I started the potatoe planting, we planted the 6 bags of John Webb's kind (Empire State) and nearly finished them. Mother cut them all. Uncle Thomas Tolton and Alice are staying with us all night, they are on their way to Guelph. Thomas and I �took a drive to Everton and came home by way of Mc Kenzies. John & Willie Usherwood were practicing playing the violin together for tomorrows event at Guelph when Bella is to be married at Toltons, to Colin Kitchen of Nassagaweya. June WEDNESDAY 1 A beautiful day, warm and dry, a shower would do good now. Ewart and I have been again at the potatoe planting. I drop while Ewart plows them in. we had 3 full bags of cuts which Mother cut yesterday. she cut the balance to day, of what we selected out of the stock we sold at Guelph. they are the "Peerless Savoy". we would have had the most of the planting done had I not been delayed by Holmes coming about buying the fat cattle. I sold him the cattle for $164.00 he paid me two dollars in hand. they have to be delivered next Monday perhaps. failing that they are expected to go away the following Wednesday or Thursday. we have Bellas children Willie & Maggie on account of them being at the wedding this P.M. {Margin} Bella Mc Kenzie and Colin Kitchen married this afternoon at David Tolton's Guelph. - sold the 4 fat cattle to Holmes of Acton. $164.00 JUNE THURSDAY 2 1898 Another very hot day, the sun comes down scorchingly. I have been planting again at the potatoes. to day I planted our own kind the "Peerless Savoy" and a couple of pails of "Cups". the 3 last rows are Cups only that the middle row has some "peerless" which extend from the lane half way along to the stone pile, we finished up the planting in about 2 hours after dinner. Ewart harrowed & rolled the ground afterwards. I got the sheep in about 5 oclock and shore 4 of them. they begin to swelter rather badly in this hot spell with their fleeces on. Joe Atwell came along to try and buy the cattle this forenoon, but he was a day too late. I thought when he was here before that he said he would be back in about two weeks, but he says now that it was a few weeks. there may have been a mistake, he was lately in the neighbourhood however and he ought to have called if he wanted the cattle. {Margin} finished planting the potatoes. FRIDAY 3 Continues very hot weather, things are drying up fast now, and rain would do good. crops are looking well at the present time and it would be a pity to see them hurt by a protracted drouth. I finished the sheep shearing this forenoon and painted an S on them �lambs and all with red paint, as we put them on the road at times it is well to have them marked. Ewart and I got an axe apiece and fixed the brush fence by the fall wheat this afternoon. Ewart has been oiling the single harness, and burning off caterpillars from the apple trees. I fired the brush pile this evening of apple tree prunings, and remained with it till about burned down. SATURDAY 4 Dry, hot & dusty. rain now would be very welcome. our folks are picknicking with a large company over at "Stanley Park" to day, and Mother & I are left alone to look after things. there are quite a lot of chores yet on hand. the pigs, fat cattle & horses all under cover to be fed and cleaned out. the fat cattle will soon be off hand however. Johny & Lizzie are away to the picknick with the rest, also John Mc Kenzie & Bella. Johny paid me to day $120.00 on account. {Margin} Johny paid $120.00 Sunday 5 Continues hot & dry. Ewart & Maggie to Everton. I take a walk with Henry Duffield over his place, and had tea with them. when I returned home Johny and Bella with Mrs Mc Kenzie and the newly wedded couple, Colin Kitching & wife were there, and had tea and a nice visit from them. JUNE MONDAY 6 1898 A very fine day, cool and overcast in the morning up to about nine oclock (or perhaps eight) when the sun shone out again and it became warm and closer. I rose at about 2 oclock this morning and roused Ewart and after getting the cattle ready and our breakfast taken we started off for Acton with the cattle at about a quarter past three. they drove down very nicely and we reached Acton about 7 oclock. I gave Holmes 50¢ out of the $164.00 as the weight of the steers did not come up to what I laid them at, 4100. their weight was 4070. Ewart & I returned home by about 11 oclock. Richd Symott had 11 head down 2 hours ahead of us. Ewart started to plow the turnip land the second time. TUESDAY 7 �Another fine day, continues warm. as I wished to go to Guelph on business, Margaret accompanied me in the buggy, we left home shortly before 10, and reached Guelph a little before noon. we had a basket of eggs which we sold to Millman at 9¢ cash. before unhitching I drove to Miss Loghrins and paid $75.00 the interest for this last year on the mortgage. also got 3 fifty dollar notes so as to remit to Alex. Mc Gregor by registered letter. we drove round by Rockwood, home, and paid 12 dollars to Eli Stont, interest on note. Ewart has been plowing the turnip land WEDNESDAY 8 Continues warm and sultry, a heavy shower went the round to day. I drove up to Thomas Cox and bought from him an old driving cart for 2 dollars, to break the colt with. the shafts are weak and require repairing. I also called at the mill to see about shingles. they had very few on hand but may soon have them. we will have to watch our opportunity as, it seems, they can't keep them. people when they come will take them away. Ewart has the turnip land harrowed & rolled ready for drilling up. JUNE THURSDAY 9 1898 Fine warm weather, we would be much the better of some rain, there have been showers around but we have had very little, but what little has come serves to freshen up the crops. I went to Everton this forenoon to get the cart shafts repaired, as there were others ahead of me with a good deal of work I had a long wait, and it was about 4 oclock before I got back home. I had my dinner with the Robertson girls. Ewart commenced to drill up for the turnips and quit early so as to take a drive out of the colt. he got along nicely with her and drove to Everton for the mail. Willie came along this evening and is staying all night, he intends working on his way home tomorrow. FRIDAY 10 A fine, warm, growing day for the crops, there have showers around but none of any consequence have lately visited our parts. we would be much the better of some rain. Ewart has drilled up the turnip land and finished up about 5 oclock. I harnessed up Fred in the plow harness between 3 & 4 oclock and went over to Johnys drive house for the turnip sower to find it was not there. John Webb had used it yesterday and did not bring it back. I went down to Webbs to see about it, they had done with it last night but thought there was no hurry required in bringing it home. Johny let them have it without �thinking of us. Campbell brought it home, but it was so near supper time that we took supper first and it was about 6 oclock before sowing. I sowed 76 drills out of 104. leaving 28 to do. Ewart had bad luck while hitching up the colt to the cart, in starting, she twisted around and fell on the shafts breaking them off short. SATURDAY 11 Great rain last night with thunder and lightning and to day it has been showery. it is nice and warm and the growth must be very rapid. I have been picking out the eatable potatoes in the root house and putting them into the granary. Hugh Black called this afternoon to escape a shower and had tea with us. John Webb also paid us a visit, he & I went up to Duffields to see Mrs Harriet Parks who is now there visiting. she has got (of course) much older looking. she says it is 29 years since she was in this neighbourhood. we have not been able to get on the land to day, it is soaking. Miss Currie has undergone an operation for appendicitis and unfortunately not very successful. her condition is considered critical. Sunday 12 A beautiful growing day, lots of moisture now and very warm. Ewart & Maggie twice to Everton. Margaret & I walked up in the evening to see Mrs Parks, she is not very well. Wm. Jestin is to be buried to day at one oclock P.M. JUNE MONDAY 13 1898 Showery to day and very unsettled, there has been very little sunshine and the air very close, it must be great growing weather, the land is very wet from recent rains. I see the Mc Dermott road work beat are on to work to day. they have turnpiked from about Robert Jestins gate to the top of the hill. Ewart & I took the team up to the saw mill this afternoon. I got about 500 feet of 2nd class lumber for which he chrgd. me $2.50, and 2½ square 2d class shingles $1.25 = $3.75. which I paid. I drove to Everton on my return and ordered from Robertson a new pair of shafts for the cart. he sends to Guelph for them tomorrow. Mary accompanied me back home. there is no acknowledgement of the receipt of the money from Alex. Mc Gregor, and I think it should have been to hand. brought home the cattle from John Mc Kenzies this forenoon {Margin} Lumber & shingles from the saw mill Mc Lean & Gow. - ordered a new pair of shafts for cart. - Mary up with me. �TUESDAY 14 Cleared up to day and it is fine and clear, became very cold in the evening and wind high, hope it may not freeze, although it is cold enough to make us fear frost. the land is rather soft to work on. I scuffled the mangolds but it was too wet to make a good job, we were going to hoe them but it rather clamy. the weeds are getting so strong however that we will soon have to hoe them. we sowed the balance of the turnip drills (28) before supper. Robert Morton got the drill after we were done, he intended sowing his after tea. {Margin} Ewart got 530 lbs oats which settles up all old scores with the oats that Johny borrowed. WEDNESDAY 15 Quite cool all day and was cold last night, but we could not see any frost this morning. I cut the burrs around the grass fields to the north of the lane, and the front field (spring wheat) also the thistles round the latter. Ewart gathered up a lot of broken wood around the place for burning, he drove to Everton this evening for the cart. Robertson has put in a new pair of shafts. the cart is much improved thereby. I had quite a job repairing the brush fence the cattle got into the fall wheat. JUNE THURSDAY 16 1898 A very fine day. Margaret & I drove to Rockwood this forenoon with the horse & buggy. we took the wool to the factory, the 8 fleeces weighed 55 lbs and there was no dockage. we took up six dollars and some cents worth of goods, and cash for the balance. they allowed 18¼¢ as the larger portion was taken in goods, 18¢ half cash & half trade, 19 all trade. we called round by Mc Kenzies in coming home and got 4 lbs of butter and paid 52¢ for it. Mother wishes to allow them the same as she gets for hers at the creamery. FRIDAY 17 A fine summer day, bright sunshine and pleasant. the crops are looking well, and the papers say the general outlook for the farmers of Canada is good. Ewart hoed all the mangolds to day. I drove up to the saw mill this morning and got 5½ squares of 2nd class shingles, for which I paid him $2.75. they are taken away as fast as they make them. I got the last bunch of 2d class. when I returned I went at the burr cutting in the �bush, there are not nearly so many as last year but they are now getting ripe and require to be cut. SATURDAY 18 A very fine growing day, warm, and became very sultry & hot afternoon. there was a thunder cloud and a nice shower passed over about 4 oclock P.M. Johny & Walt Loree have been putting in a part of their statute labour of their Beats to day. Ewart & I put in our work. Ewart drove our team and I was shovelling in the sides of the road after the plow and spreading the gravel. there were 6 teams on the Eramosa side and 4 Erin. and they fixed quite a long piece of road. it seems to be a good plan, plowing the sides and throwing it into the centre and then covering with a coating of gravel. Ewart has been making ready this evening for starting out early next Monday morning to draw gravel with Robert Morton and George Mc Williams. Sunday 19 Cooler to day and clear. the weather looks more settled. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton meeting this forenoon, and again in the evening when their Mother accompanied them. Ewart also drove over to Ospringe after dinner. I have kept the house the most of the day being very tired from yesterday's work. JUNE MONDAY 20 1898 Very fine weather, it was overcast a part of the day & a little rain fell but nothing of consequence. Johny has finished up the road work to day. Ewart started off early this morning to his job with Robert Morton & Geo. Mc Williams, they are laying the gravel on the road fronting Charles Sockets, and get the gravel down on Hodgkinsons pit. I have been preparing for taking our pigs to Guelph tomorrow, fixing up our own old rack and fitting up Johny's wagon. I got the loan of 73 lbs of corn from John Webb to feed to the fat pigs. I ran clean out of feed for them and had to get that much to finish them up. TUESDAY 21 Quite cool this morning and pleasant. I was early astir this morning and got away with the hogs about 7 oclock, arriving at Guelph about ten. although we had some trouble and delay in getting them loaded, they were no trouble afterwards. the seven weighed �1140 lbs, which at $4.90 made $55.86. I bought a sack of land plaster, a bag of chopped corn, 2 bags whole feed corn, & one lb Paris green = $4.35. I paid Jenni the twenty five dollars & twenty five cents to give to Willie to pay for the buggy to William Waller. Willie drove down to "Strabane" to day. it was a pity I did not catch him in time to send the money with him. I had Johny's mare Jeenie & our Fred for a team to day and they drove finely together. Johny went to the Wool factory this afternoon, and Everton Mill forenoon. with the absence of his mare he did these chores. Nettie has not foaled yet and he has been looking for it about a month. {Margin} Guelph with the 7 fat pigs they weighed 1140 lbs @ $4.90 = $55.86 - paid $25.00 & 25¢ to Jeni for the buggy WEDNESDAY 22 Another cool day and very pleasant. things are growing now very rapidly. I pulled a lot of the milk weed out of the fall wheat this forenoon also finished pulling the "oxeye daisy" before dinner. I then went round the south front field with the scythe and cut all the burrs around the fence corners and thistles among the grain, and grass & weeds among the raspberries. I weighed up 73 lbs corn and took it to Webbs this evening, I borrowed that amount on Monday. Maggie and I rode down to Everton in the buggie and drove to Mc Kenzies before returning home. Maggie got some butter from Bella. I told John Mc Kenzie I had sold Simpson his 2 pigs, if he chose to take it, for 5 cents per lb. delivered in two weeks. JUNE THURSDAY 23 1898 A pleasant and beautiful day, clear sunshine and moderately cool. our old white sow had nine pigs (this morning) and they seem to be all doing well. the 114 days were up last night. I fixed up the pen tight so as to keep them all right till they grow big enough to take care of themselves. Bella and her children, Mrs Mc Kenzie & Christina Mc Carter were here to day Bella got away a pail of strawberries. I hitched up Fred and scuffled the corn, going twice on each row and scuffling as near the corn as possible so as to save hoeing, it has made a good job. Ewart got through to night with his work on the road with Geo. Mc William and Robert Morton. he says they got along very well and the horses stood the work fairly well. they each took 7 loads the 2 first days and 8 loads the 2 last and, they think, there may be more than 1½ yds to each load. the pit is about ½ a mile in on Hodgkinsons place and taken in front of Charles Sockets. {Margin} oldest �white sow pigged last night. 9 in all and all doing well so far. - Bella & Mrs Mc Kenzie here getting strawberries. - Ewart done working on the road - scuffling the corn. FRIDAY 24 A very close and sultry day, the heat, at times, has been excessive. Ewart has hoed the corn patch to day. it was not very hard to do as I was particular to scuffle very close to the corn, going twice on each row. he was done early and off to a garden party at David Jacksons. Maggie and her Mother have been hoeing and otherwise cleaning the house garden & potatoes. I have had the scythe around cutting up thistles & burrs & burdocks, which are abounding too plentifully, also been pulling up remnants of milkweed in the fall wheat behind, near the bush. Ella Rogers, in company of Ruth Mc Williams paid us a visit to day. she is her father's image, and seems a very nice and very well mannered young woman. {Margin} Ewart hoed the corn patch - cutting burrs, thistles &c. - Ella Rogers and Ruth Mc Williams visiting. SATURDAY 25 Very heavy rain last night and showery this forenoon. this has been a very timely rain as the late drying winds had the land quite dry again, it has been cooler this afternoon and the air clearer. I notice our potatoes are showing nicely in the rows now, I had a fear they were not in good condition being so long in showing up. we planted them too deep, which, I think, is partly the cause. I have been mending harness & shoes to day during the wet spell. I paid R. J. Kerr $1.50 for 2 sows to his hog. he let me off free for the old sow that I took first as her litter all died. Robert is reasonable in his charges, and considerate under bad luck. {Margin} Rain, it will do good - repairing harness and shoes. - paid R. J. Kerr one dollar & half Sunday 26 Fine day, cool and pleasant. Ewart & Maggie drove twice to Everton. Mr Baker preached his farewell sermon this evening. Mr & Mrs David Robertson & Willie & Jeenie from Guelph were visiting and had dinner & tea with us and, I expect, all went to hear the sermon. {Margin} visitors. Mr Baker's farewell sermon JUNE MONDAY 27 1898 �Quite a fall of rain in the early part of last night and this day has been rather unsettled. showers coming up now and again and making the land too wet to work on. we would have liked to get on to clean our potatoes as the turnips are getting weedy and they are growing nearly large enough to hoe. Ewart hooked up the colt this forenoon to the cart and she went off very well. he took her down to Hoskins, where Willie Abbott works and had her shod, he paid for it as we are not running an account there. I am almost unfitted for any work from a lame back that came on me yesterday after undergoing a thorough washing, think I got cold, have been repairing harness some. Ewart took down the young roan cow to Mc Williams, she was there five weeks ago, sorry she had to go back. Willie & Colin Campbell were here this forenoon, Colin has a patent spray for the potatoes. {Margin} rain - training the colt. - Willie and Colin Campbell - the folks Mother too at Everton to night at a presentation to Mr Baker - Mr Dunbar with us to night. - "Young roan cow away to day". TUESDAY 28 A very fine day. dry, clear & warm. I have been scuffling the potatoes to day and have worked under pain and difficulty my back is not much better but I am so anxious to be getting along with the work. I have done 56 or 58 rows and gone over them twice going very close on the left hand side of drill first on each side, and the scuffler is sure to meet and cut all for certain. Colin Campbell called on his way to Guelph and tells us that Frank Simonds has shot himself and his body was found to day on the rocks at Everton. Ewart has been helping John Mc Kenzie to day to gather firewood at Harry Tovills that Harry will burn up if not taken away right off. there was an inquest held over the body of Frank Simonds this ev'g and also the burial of the corpse at a late hour, the body was badly decomposed and had a very offensive odour. the jury found a verdict of shooting by his own hand. WEDNESDAY 29 Another warm close day. I finished scuffling our potatoes this forenoon, and set up the potatoes at the house patch. Ewart has hoed at the potatoes the most of the day. I joined him this afternoon and we have 26 rows done this evening, there are yet 46 rows to do. I am hardly able to work yet but try to do something. there is some improvement however. Margaret and I drove down to Everton this evening, she had some trading at the store to make. I went over to Cuttings to see about the rent for Mrs Peavoy. they �have made a good job of the fence round the house & premises. they claim 2 dollars for it which, I think, is reasonable. I paid $4.50 to Janet Abbott for interest. Mary accompanied us home. she is going to help dressmake. there has been great excitement over the suicide of Frank Simonds in Everton. JUNE THURSDAY 30 1898 A very sultry warm day, thunder clouds loomed up this afternoon and towards evening some heavy thunder & lightning prevailed. we hear of some damage done, Mr Adsett next farm to Josiah Stewart had a mare & colt killed, also hear of another case in Erin. Ewart and I finished the potatoe hoeing excepting 13 rows, they were a little too wet in the forenoon but were better in the afternoon till the rain came on. I hitched up the horse and buggie and drove Mary home this evening. there is talk of rust having come on the fall wheat. I have been looking at ours but can find none on the stalk although there is some on the leaf. I have pulled quite a quantity more of "oxeye daisy" at a noon spell to day. July Dominion Day FRIDAY 1 An extremely hot & sultry day. it has been very close and little or no breeze. Ewart & I finished hoeing the potatoes this forenoon, and I scuffled the turnips afterwards 40 odd rows, there are yet 60 odd to do. Ewart felt the heat very much and was almost bushed with it. I continued on at the scuffling although it was very hard to stick at it with my lame back. there are thunder clouds passing around which, no doubt, are emptying themselves in other parts. JULY SATURDAY 2 Another very hot & sultry day. there is however a little breeze to day. I drove to Guelph in the buggy this morning. Bella accompanied me from Heffernans Corner. John Mc Kenzie took in some oats, potatoes & wool. our Johny paid me twenty dollars to day, and I loaned J. Mc Kenzie $30.00 to pay off his $80.00 note at the Bank. and John afterwards borrowed at the Bank 25 dollars again, giving his note at six months, and I endorsed it. John then paid me $20.00 back, so that ten is all that stands now. John sold his 2 pigs to Simpson at $5.10 for Monday next. I expected to get our buggy fixed up to day but only got it partially done, they were so busy. I bought 3 bags whole corn �and one bag chopped $3.72 paid at Thorps. 25¢ also for oatmeal. Ewart hoed 18 rows turnips to day. exciting war news to day. {Margin} Johny paid $20.00 to day Sunday 3 Terribly hot and sultry again to day. considerable thunder and rain. Ewart & Maggie went off this morning to Mc Kenzies. Ewart came back to dinner but Maggie did not return. They have extra services to day at Ospringe, the anniversary of their opening. JULY MONDAY 4 1898 Dry and warm. this must be good weather for filling the fall wheat which is now at the stage requiring such weather. people were afraid of rust but it keeps off pretty well, the leaf being the only part affected. Ewart & I have been thinning the turnips to day, we did over 30 rows to day. Ewart intends taking in the excursion to Toronto and he has been hustling so as to allow of going. Richard Mc Williams has had an operation on his lip, at Guelph. the doctors cut out some growth, he seems to be getting along all right {Margin} "young red cow to Mc Williams this morning" TUESDAY 5 Continues dry and hot. Ewart went off on the excursion this morning early. he was very late in returning home. he met an accident, in falling in the hatchway in the steamer, he hurt his face rather badly. I took over the old cupboard this morning to Mc Kenzies, and got the 3 bags of corn that John brought for me from Guelph. I took them to Everton and had 2 of them ground. I also brought home the 2 packages twine I left there, one for our Johny and one for myself. I gave my note for 8 dollars payable 1st Oct next. Johny will have to pay me for the half of it. Lorees got 12 sheep worried last night with dogs. they have quite a job nursing them. we hear George Coughlin is dead, he died {Margin} Ewart away on the excursion and got hurt. - got 100 lbs flour from Horton $2.40 paid for it. - Binder twine. - Lorees sheep worried. WEDNESDAY 6 Dry and hot, a good many have started haying and this is good weather for it. Ewart has been thinning the turnips. I commenced and hoed a little while, when it was thought I'd better scuffle, so I hitched on "King" and scuffled them all to about a dozen rows. I cut �our lawn with the lawn mower this forenoon, the grass was too long and it was hard to cut. it would not be so bad only our mower is now old and not nearly so good as the later makes. JULY THURSDAY 7 1898 Sultry and hot. the dust is plentiful again which is but a short time since rain to get so dry. Margaret and I made ready and got away about 8 oclock to attend the funeral which leaves Coughlin's house at nine oclock we were there a little before nine and it was just as well as they started for Guelph shortly after, we did not go on, but returned home. called at Loree's to enquire about their sheep that were worried the other night, they were out in the field so we did not see them. Mrs Loree was away from home, the men were tedding out their hay they had cut lately. they have only 10 rows of their turnips to thin, and their potatoes are all done up. Ewart has been thinning turnips all day. I hoed 5 rows this afternoon, they are all done now to 13 rows. bad news about the Spaniards to night, Cervera (admiral) is taken prisoner and all his fleet destroyed. {Margin} Funeral of Geo. Coughlin to day. FRIDAY 8 Very close and warm this forenoon and some signs of rain, at dinner time there came up a very heavy rain which, this evening, we have found to be very partial. it is said the dust was not laid in some parts of the Guelph road while at other parts farther east from Ospringe the rain had torn up the road. I finished the scuffling of the turnips this forenoon, also scuffled the mangolds and some of the potatoes. Ewart thinned at the turnips and finished them all to four rows. he went out after the rain but the land was too cloggy to work. we did some choring around. I took off 2 doors and rehung them. Margaret was visiting at Jestins this afternoon. SATURDAY 9 Cool last night (and white frost) and kept it up in measure all day. Ewart finished the turnip thinning this forenoon and hoed all the mangolds the second time this afternoon. Margaret & I got ready for Georgetown this morning and called at Mc Kenzies for little Maggie who went along with us. we reached Auntie Kates about 3 oclock and found them all pretty well. they were partly looking for us. Joe hitched up his mare & buggy �and drove me round some. I bought 13 white Geraniums (at Roes) for 25¢ to put on the graves up here. we had a fine drive down with Fred and our new buggie. Georgetown Sunday 10 A pleasant day. Cool and dry. the fall wheat down here is most all ready for cutting. some have begun. Joe & I took a drive to Norval this forenoon. we returned to Kates for dinner. we visited the Cemetery in company of Garbet and another young man who has some charge there. they promised to get stakes at the 4 corners of our plot. we started for home about 5 oclock reaching Mc Kenzies about 8 getting tea there and making home about 9 {Margin} Frost to injure in many places last night JULY MONDAY 11 1898 Quite a stiff frost this morning, it had a bad look at this time of the year when every thing is green and luxuriant we have not seen any damage to any of our crops or garden stuff although we hear of damage in other places. Ewart has gone over the potatoe patch with the paris green put on with the new sprayer he started between 9 & 10 oclock and quit about 5. Johny & Lizzie returned this morning from the Paisley Block - they report the young lad Mc Intosh as being very badly hurt from the accident through the horses running away with the mower. one of his legs is broken in two places and he has received other injuries as well. Johny brought home a new knife for the mower and a new head for the old knife. TUESDAY 12 Cool last night again but noticed no frost. Ewart cut the greater part of the orchard grass this afternoon. I cut some round the fences. and had a hard job in cutting down the rubbish at this end of the orchard. there was a lot of very stout burdocks and a thicket of small plum undergrowth. WEDNESDAY 13 A little milder at night and warmer through the day. Ewart finished cutting in the orchard and commenced to cut in the large field beyond the orchard. the pitman of the machine broke and caused us delay and annoyance. I paid Colin Campbell $1.50 for our sprayer to day. he called in the afternoon on his way to Guelph. I finished cutting with the scythe �in the orchard, and in the afternoon Ewart raked it up with Fred. and he and I cocked it up before night. JULY THURSDAY 14 1898 A warm day, the sun has shone out very hot at times, and the ground soon becomes parched in consequence. Ewart had bad luck again with the mower, the pitman broke again after cutting round 3 or 4 times, it is really very discouraging when breaks are so frequent. I cut round 3 sides of the big field behind the orchard this forenoon. I raked up the hay in the orchard field, and it, with 3 loads out of the orchard made 5 loads taken in this afternoon. we had George Duffield helping us this afternoon. Maggie took the pitman down to Hoskins and he welded it. FRIDAY 15 Very hot to day, especially awhile after dinner the night was warm. Ewart finished cutting the hay to day between 4 & 5 oclock. I raked up what was left in the orchard and we hauled it in, a small jag. I then raked up what Ewart cut this forenoon in the field and we cocked it up before night we hope for a dry day tomorrow when we expect to finish haying. we have engaged George Duffield to help us. we have just heard to day that young David Mc Gregor died yesterday morning and is being buried this afternoon, we were late in learning of it and had not time to make arrangements to attend the funeral. SATURDAY 16 Very hot to day, and everything is being parched. we have been very busy to day finishing up the haying, George Duffield helped us all day. I raked it up ahead of the loaders and we hauled it in pretty quickly. we put up the hay fork in the barn, which put off quite awhile in the morning. we have now 14 loads of good hay in the barn beside a jag of rakings. we had one of Henry Duffields team to mate "Doc" to draw in and "King" we used for raking and on the hay fork. Maggie and her mother went to Guelph to day. they had 23½ doz. eggs 10¢ per doz. and 18 baskets rasp berries, 6¢ per basket. Johny is helping Robert Mc Williams to draw in and stack hay on the swamp farm. Johny had his help yesterday Sunday 17 �Very hot to day, looks as if rain was near, sultry & thundry looking. Ewart & Maggie were at meeting this forenoon, and Ewart away driving at night. JULY MONDAY 18 1898 Extremely hot to day, the sun's hot blinks after dinner time were too much for any one to be exposed to. I scuffled what was left of the potatoes (there were only a few done before) this forenoon. Ewart hoed among them all day. Afternoon I half soled and otherwise repaired a pair of shoes for Geo. Duffield, and after tea I took "King" and old buggie to Everton going by way of Mc Kenzies. I had a look at John's crops which are very good in the back fields. Ewart gave me money to pay John for the oats I borrowed of him. and I paid John $1.25 for the 4½ Bushels. Mc Kenzie's cows are drying up for want of pasture and they have to discontinue to supply us with butter. I got a bag of bran and a bag shorts. paid 85¢. got Hoskins to put on 2 new shoes on front for King. paid him one dollar for that and pitman repairing 3 times. Willie & Mrs Cawthrie are with us to night. Jeenie & Colin are over at the 5th line Erin this evening. they are aberrying at their Uncle Colin's. had a card from Bro. Alex. Meaford this evening, have a letter written to send to him in the morning. TUESDAY 19 Sultry & hot to day which culminated in a copious thunder shower at about one oclock. we were much in need of rain I suppose however those working in their hay would rather have been without it. Johny had started to draw in his and was caught. I hoed 8 rows of potatoes, 4 before the rain and 4 afterwards. and also did up some other chores. sharped & set the buck saw - and cut up some wood &c. Ewart & his mother drove into Guelph to day. they had 28 boxes of raspberries. sold at 7¢ per box. the rain extended from here to Guelph and beyond. we think it has been some heavier here than in some other places. Ewart was getting his teeth plate repaired and left them with Stirton who made them. he got them damaged by the fall he sustained while on the S. S. Excursion to Toronto. I paid John Webb three dollars to day for the 6 bags potatoes I got from him for seed. WEDNESDAY 20 Another hot day, extremely so in the middle of the day. Ewart and I have hoed in the potatoe patch all day up to 5 oclock P.M. we did some 26 rows, leaving only 4 to do. �they were very dirty with thistles & june grass which lately have become very stout and hard to hoe. the rain yesterday softened the ground some. Maggie drove down to Everton with Fred and buggie and brought up Lucy Robertson and her son Bert on a visit poor Bert is very poorly and there are fears he is going as his sister went with Consumption. Robert Jestin cut his fall wheat to day, and Webb and Duffield have cut theirs Johny is hauling in his hay this afternoon. JULY THURSDAY 21 1898 Continues close and warm, a shower again would be a very welcome visitor, the ground and all green things are being parched. Ewart & I have been working in the potatoe patch to day. we have been taking turns at paris greening the tops and moulding them we finished them up by supper time. I drove to Everton after supper and got the mail. I went to see Thom Cutting about the rent of Mrs Peavoys house but they had not returned home from the other farm. Bella & children has been with us this afternoon also Jeenie and, Willie at night. Jeenie has been picking some berries for preserving. Johny has a gang helping him to finish up his haying. Henry Duffield and his son Charlie are helping him, they are building a stack, and have it nearly completed. FRIDAY 22 Close, dry & hot, we are wishing for a refreshing rain. Johny has got very badly behind with his work and his turnips not being thinned yet Ewart and I went along to help him. Robert Jestin and Albert Heffernan also were helping him, in the forenoon Johny had Robert Mc Williams helping him to top off his haystack and draw one load in that stood by the side of the stack. after that he set me to scuffle the turnips with the Gale harrow which I did before dinner and after dinner and after working at the turnips awhile he set me at paris greening his potatoes. I got fully the third of the patch done before night. he got a fine lot of his turnips thinned, all the long rows are done they shorten up now very fast. Jeenie & Willie and Colin Campbell all started for Guelph this morning, they were here all night. SATURDAY 23 The awfully hot weather still continues, the heat in the middle of the day is almost unbearable. we started the binder to day. Johny drove it and Ewart set up after him, it is in the fall wheat in the field behind Jestins. I was with them to get it started, and we had �some fixing to do on the machine first. I half soled a pair of Maggies shoes after dinner and then paris greened the balance of Johnys potatoes that I left over yesterday. I also set up about the half of his fall wheat that Robert Morton cut for him this morning. Sunday 24 Hot & dry. Ewart & Maggie attended Everton meeting twice to day. morning & evening. Geo. Black has spoken to them to day. I took a walk with Henry Duffield this forenoon, to the back of our place, round by Jestins and home by way around Duffields place too. JULY MONDAY 25 1898 Hot & close to day again. Johny started to cut the balance of the fall wheat this morning and Ewart was setting it up when we all were stopt by a shower coming up, it did not last very long and after dinner we resumed work and finished it up. I took the scythe and cut around the trees & stumps in the field, also a little patch by the wet patch in the middle of the south end of the field which was rough & inconvenient to cut with the binder. I drove to Everton this evening and got a little chopped stuff for the pigs at the mill, paid 35¢. Thomas Cutting paid me four dollars for rent of the house. I gave him a receipt for $10.00 being the full am't of cash he has paid since occupying the house, the cost of the fence, $2.00 makes payment in full of ½ years rent, commencing 17th December 1897 {Margin} Dr Mc Cullough and James & Nettie Abbott on a visit this evening. Joe Mc Intosh also came up to day. - four dollars from Thos. Cutting for rent, which makes $10.00 in cash and $2.00 for fence = $12.00 making rent in full for six months. TUESDAY 26 Another very hot day, this is a very long heated term, and we are needing rain, everything is drying up very much. I scuffled all the turnips and mangolds to day by supper time. the flies were very bad on "King", but I put the net on him after dinner and he went much better. Ewart hoed up to about 4 oclock when he took Fred over to Ospringe and got him shod all round, 2 new shoes behind and front reset, paid his charge 80¢. I drove to Mc Kenzies after tea to fix up the old pump that John took over yesterday. Maggie and her Uncle Joe were away at Harry Tovells picking berries to day. {Margin} Received a Letter from Brother Alex Meaford �WEDNESDAY 27 Still very dry & hot, a little appearance of rain this evening. Ewart & I have been hoeing in the turnips to day again, and finished them up to about 18 rows. the land is getting very dry & hard where it was wet in the spring. Ewart & Maggie are away to a "Garden Party" held at Dan. Talbots place this evening. John Ellis got his dinner with us to day. he offered me 26 dollars for the Mc Kenzie cow and was telling me of a couple of milk cows that he thought I might be able to purchase. I told him I might deal with him provided he could get another cow to suit us. Johny & Lizzie are away to the Paisley Block this evening JULY THURSDAY 28 1898 Continues hot, close & sultry. some showers around but nothing comes our way. on account of the rain indications I thought we had better take in the fall wheat and as Joe was away visiting at Mc Kenzies Ewart drove down after dinner to get him to come and help us in with it, he also got one of the new shoes nailed on again that Fred pulled off in the stable, he had to to go to Ospringe where he had them put on the other day. we took in 4 loads of wheat after 3 oclock, it seems in good condition, although I meant it to stand out till Saturday if we could have trusted to the weather. Ewart & I finished hoeing the turnips before dinner and also hoed over the half of the mangolds. Mr & Mrs John Webb are visiting here this afternoon. FRIDAY 29 Weather continues hot & dry, there are some indications of rain but not any falls and we are parched we took in the balance of the fall wheat this morning, there was a very slight shower early but it soon dried off and we got the wheat in in good condition. Ewart finished the hoeing of the mangolds while Joe and I drew in the wheat. Maggie & her Mother and Ewart & Joe went to the Everton S. S. Picnic this afternoon and I remained at home to look after the place. I cut some stray patches of wheat and barley in the fall wheat field and I intend to rake it with the rest of the stubble gleanings. SATURDAY 30 Very dull to day, and threatning rain, a little fell but not enough to be of any consequence. we are very much in need of a liberal fall of rain as everything is parched, �and the grain is ripening up altogether too fast. Ewart and I hitched up the team to the wagon and drove up to the saw mill and got a load of 2nd Class inch lumber. Mr Gow computed there was just about 300 feet that he would charge me for, and he gave me a quantity of short elm boards gratis, or rather to make up for a dificiency on my other load. I paid him $1.50, a cheap load. Johny & I fixed up the butter of the binder. Ewart got "Doc" shod at Hoskins, 2 new shoes and 2 reset paid 70¢. he also got a bag of shorts. paid 65¢. {Margin} Sent five dollars to Erin for John Mc Kenzie & myself assmt. & dues. A.O. U. W. 50¢ over plus stands against next month - Saw mill. Sunday 31 Weather much the same as has prevailed so long, not quite, however, so hot. Maggie & Ewart have attended twice at Everton. Margaret & I have kept pretty close at home excepting that we visited at Webbs in the evening. August MONDAY 1 1898 A fine harvest day, although it has been overcast at times & threatning rain, we would be very glad to have some rain as everything is very dry. Johny has cut some of the oats in his south corner field, the binder has bothered us again, one of the packers broke and hindered us very badly. I think we shall have to get another machine soon, it is very annoying to be delayed in this way. I raked the fall wheat stubble and Ewart helped me take it in during the delay in cutting. Mr & Mrs Bryant paid us a visit to day. they are cheerful and seem happy the old gentleman is getting stiffer and it is hard for him to get around. I drove over to Erin Lodge this evening in company of Henry Dunbar, calling to have a talk with Mrs Martinoni about her trouble with her policy, we arranged to meet at her house next Friday evening to have the matter talked over. H.R. Smith, Master Robt. Wood, Mr Dunbar & I are to meet. AUGUST TUESDAY 2 Continues hot & dry as ever, in some parts of the country they are suffering for want of rain worse even than we are, but we are needing rain bad enough. I am afraid the roots will hardly ever get over the effects of the heat and drouth if the needed rain does not soon come. Johny finished up the cutting of his south corner field of oats by tea time to day. Ewart & I shocked them up for him. after tea we brought the machine over here and cut round the spring wheat which is in the north front field, above the house. as the �goose wheat seemed to be rather green we quit that and cut out the Harrison piece next the orchard. the straw is very short of the latter and the head small. I cannot think it is a desirable variety to keep growing, but we shall see how it yields. WEDNESDAY 3 This awfuly dry weather still holds sway, and we look with longing eyes at the clouds but to no avail. Johny has worked the binder in our back fields of oats to day, we had it all cut and shocked by supper time, it is not as heavy a crop as it at one time gave promise of, and the very hot & dry weather have brought about a premature ripening. after supper Johny drove into the Harrison spring wheat and cut it down. Ewart & I shocked it up. Ewart left a little before night and I finished the shocking. Ewart drove the Eden Webb girls to Everton from John Webbs place. AUGUST THURSDAY 4 1898 Weather keeps up the same character, the parching drouth still prevails and high winds only serve to make matters worse. for watering the stock we are entirely dependent on the wells, it is to be hoped they will continue their supply or I dont know what we would do. Johny has driven the binder in our 3 acre patch of oats in front field below the house. it is a very heavy crop and it took him till about 3 oclock to cut, afterwards he cut an acre of his own that was ripe. I drove to Rockwood after about 3 oclock and examined the slaughter house there (Keoughs) matters were not in first class shape there, and he acknowledged that he did not always attend to the boiling of the blood as he had been directed. I got Mr Black to accompany me there and also see things. Mr Keough claims that the Guelph butchers are not asked to cook the blood, and says that Cap. Clark told him so. I mean to see him. {Margin} "Rockwood Slaughter house inspection." - cutting our 3 acre patch of oats in front field. - sent ten dollars to Mrs Peavoy by Express - Johny also cut an acre of his own - Johny's mare sick this evening. FRIDAY 5 Very high wind to day, and the drouth the same as ever. Johny's young mare showed signs of pain last night, and it still continues, he is anxious about her, and, as I have to meet with Mr Wood & Smith at Mrs Martinonis, we concluded that I should drive over first to Brisbane and see Mr Ashley. on telling him how she was affected he thought it would be better for him to go over and I said he had better. when I returned home he �had been treating her and was remaining all night. I met Mr Wood & Smith at Mrs Martinonis as arranged for - Mr Dunbar did not appear, but she had asked David Matheson who was also present. Mr Wood and myself had succeeded in getting her consent to give up the policy, so that the money could be paid over to the Executors before Mr Smith arrived (he was late) so that the matter will now be at rest, as far as the Workmen are concerned. SATURDAY 6 Still no break in this protracted drouth. there is now no water in our watering place at the river. our horses and cattle made a breach into our back field of oats which are in shock and made a bad mess of them. we drew in 3 loads of them that were knocked about and set up the balance. Mr Ashley remained over night at Johny's and until after dinner with the sick mare. he thinks she will get all right, but she is yet very uneasy and shows signs of being sick. Johny cut the oats in his orchard with the cradle and the binder. Ewart shocked them up. I had a big job regulating things after the messing up with the stock raid. (horses & cattle) Sunday 7 The same dry weather still prevails. Ewart & Maggie were twice at Everton to day. John Mc Kenzie & Bella paid us a visit this afternoon. Mother & I kept home close - there was a little shower at Everton but nothing of consequence here AUGUST MONDAY 8 1898 Good harvest weather but we would all be well pleased to see a good rain in the midst of harvest. Ewart attended John Mc Kenzie's threshing this A. M. he says they got along very well with the threshing. Jim Mc Lean & his men helped John in with 15 loads of oats and barley on Saturday, and they are threshing it this forenoon. the little shower made things a little damp & Johny & I rigged & fixed up the binder somewhat this forenoon. after dinner we cut and stoocked the balance of the spring wheat, we finished it about 4 oclock and Johny & Ewart then went over bye and cut & shocked an acre of oats, we also pulled about 2 rods of peas for threshing next Wednesday. I took our oldest white sow over to Kerrs to day and left her there. Fred and Maggie Garbut, from Norval, paid �us a short visit to day. {Margin} Ewart at John Mc Kenzies threshing - Johny cutting here and at home. - pulled peas for threshing - Fred and Maggie Garbut visit us. TUESDAY 9 Fine day again, but of course too dry. Ewart attended John Webbs threshing this forenoon. we took in a load of oats this afternoon, and afterwards went to Johnys and cut and stoocked at his oats behind his barn. he quit in time to take in another load of oats before dark. I drove to Everton this forenoon and got the crank of the knotter fixed at Hoskins. Mary came up with me & I had to wait a good while for her. she is coming up to help Maggie with some sewing. {Margin} "oldest white sow to Kerrs" - took knotter crank to repair - Mary came up with me. WEDNESDAY 10 Another dry day. Ewart and I finished drawing in the oats in the back field that the stock has messed about so badly. we also drew in 2 loads of peas before the machine came along, it was about 2.40 before we started to thresh, they ran very steadily and got it all through in fair time, we took our tea about 5 oclock, so there was not much time off. the oats turned out very poorly, that field is so dry that when a protracted drouth sets in it inevitably suffers. the oats are good in quality however, our fall wheat also yeilded very poorly. 60 odd bushels. {Margin} drawing in the oats that the stock messed about - threshed this afternoon oats & fall wheat and 2 loads peas AUGUST THURSDAY 11 1898 Weather much the same, somewhat overcast this evening and lightning is shining around, no rain however. Johny has finished cutting his oats in the field below his barn. Ewart and I have been stoocking up for him, my right shoulder has been very painful to day so much so, that I could hardly do any work without suffering much pain. Johny and Ewart went down to the corner oat field to cut and in hitching up, the Jeenie mare kicked Ewart on the leg and completely laid him up, so now we are both nearly "hors de combat" - John gave her a great trouncing but it is too late in the day to reform her. Johny and I drew in the rakings out of the back field of oats. there was quite a jag on account of the messing of the stoocks. {Margin} Johny cutting his oats and Ewart & I have stoocked - almost laid up with pain in right shoulder - Jeenie mare kicked Ewart on the leg and laid him up. �FRIDAY 12 A little rain fell last night and there was great thunder and lightning, the rain was very slight here however, not much more than to lay the dust. we here that farther north there has been a good rain. Ewart and I have been laid up pretty much all day. Johny has finished cutting with the binder and had to set it up himself afterwards. Ewart and I drew in 2 loads of oats in the evening, hands are very hard to get in the meantime. the harvest has come in very suddenly, a great bulk of the oats were very green up to this time but the heat and drouth have burned them up so as to prematurely ripen them, roots must be suffering badly. SATURDAY 13 The same parching weather still prevails, other parts around however are getting showers when we are left out. Ewart and I have had a busy day drawing in. we took in 5 loads of oats out of the south front field, which makes 7 loads from barely 3 acres. we also took 4 loads of wheat from the north front field 2 small loads of the Harrison, and 3 of goose. the goose seems to be much the better crop. the sheaves are heavier by a third on the scales. Maggie helped us in the mow, we put it in the west half of the bay mow. {Margin} Ewart & I drawing in wheat & oats. Maggie helped us in the mow. Sunday 14 A very little rain to day, a heavy shower went around but we only got the tail of it. Ewart & Maggie were twice at Everton meeting to day. Margaret & I paid a visit to Webbs this evening. Webbs & Robt. Mc Williams have found some of their sheep worried to day. I rode up with John Mc Kenzie and got his stray cattle at the saw mill. {Margin} "Sheep worried" AUGUST MONDAY 15 1898 No change in the weather, there are signs of rain at times and local showers fall here and there but nothing or at least nothing to do any good falls here. Ewart and I have drawn in the last 2 loads of sheaves to day, the goose wheat. Ewart horse raked the oat patch also the wheat field and we brought all into the barn. Maggie helped us to mow it away - excepting one load that Keough the butcher helped us off with. I sold the Mc Kenzie Cow to Keough for $27.50. he paid me $1.50 on her and wishes her taken to �Rockwood on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning next. Johny is rigging up the pea harvester to day. Joe Hindley's attachment on our mower. I got the privelege of using it also from Joe. the wind has been strong and high to day, making it very inconvenient for loading grain in the fields. {Margin} dry, hot weather still prevails. - horse raked spring wheat field and oat patch - and drew it in. - sold the Mc Kenzie cow to Keough for $27.50 got $1.50 in hand. TUESDAY 16 The great drouth still prevails, although thunder clouds and other signs of rain present themselves. Ewart and I went into the peas with the horse rake and pulled quite a piece of the peas, it makes a fair looking job but, as the crop is very fine, we are advised to wait and put on the pea harvester. Johny thinks he will haul in his oats tomorrow and, if so, we can get the harvester. Johny has been quite sick last night but he is better to day. the wind was so high this afternoon that Johny quit cutting his peas. Lizzie drives the horses and Johny throws off the bunches. they say it is rather a hard job to do. our folks stopped giving the cream to day to the creamery, the driver told them to day that 14¢ was what they were paying for this month and we thought it too little. butter is worth in Guelph market from 18 to 20¢ per lb. {Margin} pulled some of the peas with the horse rake. - Johny cuts some of his with Joe Hindley's harvester - stopped giving the cream to the creamery. WEDNESDAY 17 Dry & hot as ever, really this is terrible weather, nothing that passes over the ground but what are in clouds of dust. we have a great charge these times in seeing that all the stock gets water as well as attending to our harvest. we have run the pea harvester to day, it makes very good work, although it shells considerable. the high wind however which prevails is largely the cause, the pea bundles blow about and while the machine is at work the wind prevents the peas from rolling into wads as they ought. we finished ours to day. Maggie drove the horses and Ewart and I took them back, it was too much for one to do and do it right. {Margin} dry and dusty. - cutting peas with the pea harvester. - high wind makes cutting dissagreeable - Maggie driving the horses AUGUST THURSDAY 18 1898 �Weather much the same as has so long prevailed, dry, hot and dusty. Oh, but we look with longing eyes for the needed rain. we have had the help of George Duffield to day in taking in the peas. we have done very well in taking in 12 loads into the barn, excepting one load, that we put into the bay mow they all went into the swing beam mow. we put some more of the hay out of that mow over the horse stable, which made us some more room for the peas. Maggie led the horse (King) while hauling up with the horse fork. Johny & Lizzie have been cutting their peas to day until about 4 oclock P.M. that Henry Duffield came along and helped them to draw in some. {Margin} terrible drouth continues - took 12 loads of peas in to day. - drawing in to the swing beam mow with horse and horse fork FRIDAY 19 The terrible drouth still holds sway, there is considerable dampness in the early morning from heavy dews, how much good results from this it may be hard to say but certain it is that we are at present suffering badly for want of rain. the turnips & potatoes retain their color remarkably well, but for all that there can be no other conclusion than that they both are suffering. George Duffield helped us this forenoon to draw in the peas, we took in five loads before dinner, and then Ewart went, as well as George, to Duffield's threshing. I went to the back fields, before breakfast, to get the cows, but could not find them in the clearing. I also went after breakfast but returned home without them. afternoon I again went over to the other line to Maikens & Symotts, and found them in our own clearing on my way home. I suppose they must have been in the swamp in search of water on my first looking after them. {Margin} Jersey heifer 3 weeks from this - Hauling in peas this forenoon. George Duffield helping us. - Henry Duffield threshing, Ewart there - I had a hunt for our cows, missed a milking this morning - after a long search found them in our clearing. - Saw an animal like a Lynx this morning SATURDAY 20 Dry & hot as ever. we were busy at the hauling in of the remnant of the peas this forenoon. George Duffield helped us - we took in 6 loads, 5 before dinner and one after. there is, I think, 15 loads in the swing beam mow, and 8 in the bay, and 2 threshed, making 25 in all. I paid George Duffield $1.50 and owe him yet a dollar. his boots repairing 50¢ making $3.00 for 3 days work. Maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day. they had butter & eggs. nine oclock before they returned home. I was getting �uneasy, but they were all right. I helped Johny at his pea hauling. he had quite a number helping. Robert & his Son, Jinnie & team forenoon, Robt. himself afternoon, & Robt Mc Williams & team. Wm. Tindal & Walter Mc Hues all day - he finished his peas but has a lot of oats yet. {Margin} we finished harvest to day. - Maggie & her Mother at Guelph to day - paid cash to Geo. Duffield - Johny has a band drawing in his peas Sunday 21 No change in the weather. Ewart & Maggie at Everton Meeting this forenoon, also at night with their Mother accompanying when David Mitchell, who is visiting from Meaford, was baptized. I walked down to Webbs evening. John Mc Kenzie, Bella & children visited here this afternoon {Margin} David Mitchell baptized to day - our folks all down. Perrins met an accident with the team {Transcriber's note - Monday and Tuesday entries in reverse order.} AUGUST TUESDAY 23 1898 Weather much as usual, so far as we are concerned, there has been, however, a heavy thunder storm around to the south of us, but no rain of any consequence fell here. after the clouds passed off in the evening there were great and continuous flashes of lightning which may betoken another approaching storm. we need rain woefully bad. I repaired Ewarts shoes to day, and Ewart and I set the tires of the cart and buggy with boiling oil. the wind was quite high and there was some sprinkling of rain so that we did the work in the wood house. I paid Johny five dollars this evening, when he paid me the last money. I promised to give him back this amount if he needed it. Mr Keough was round to day. we bought 50¢ worth of beef from him and paid for it. I thought to let it stand and settle for it when he paid for the cow, but found that he left the money 26 dollars with Mr Mc Callum last Friday, so paid for the meat. we got the cash this evening at Mc Callums. {Margin} thunder clouds passing round - shoe mending also harness fixing and repairing - Keough paid for the cow $26.00 - meat from him MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 22 23 As dry as ever. Oh, but we are greatly in need of moisture. dust and thirst and drouth prevail. Ewart and the team have been at Johnys all day. Johny has had quite a force at work taking in his oats, having these 2 days to record at once I mistook the one day's �events, as amended, for the other. Johny got his oats all in the barn to day so has finished up his harvest. he had Wm. Tindal, John Campbell (Webbs man) and Robie Mutrie, besides Ewart helping him. David Mitchell and wife and Nettie Abbott paid us a visit to day. they intend leaving for home next Thursday. David has been in rather poor health and is trying this trip for benefit, he does not feel much, if any, better however. Johny & Lizzie drove down to see about the Pearins this evening. they seem to think they are doing as well as might be expected, but the 3 women are rather badly hurt. Mrs Pearin, Junr. and Emila have both fractured bones at the ankles and Lizzie lies at Duffs in a precarious state, while just little more than starting for Ospringe meeting, the horses took fright at an upraised parasol, and the lines breaking ran away. {Margin} Johny had on a strong force and finished harvest. - David Mitchell and wife visiting us. - Pearins in a bad way from a run away accident on Sunday WEDNESDAY 24 Heavy thunder storm last night. Considerable rain also fell although not as much as we would like. throughout the day it remained dull and threatning an oncome of rain but it did not materialize. I arranged the sheep and lambs differently again and got them separated. I had them done before but the ewes showed signs of inflammed udders and I thought it best to put the lambs with them again. I drove Maggie & her mother over to Mc Kenzies. they were picking a pail of chock cherries and I intended helping John to pull peas but they were too damp we thought. there was a little rain falling now & then. Ewart has been helping all day at Morton's threshing. I drove over to Coningsby this evening being again requested to meet at Martinonis on the same business as last time. we were unsuccessful in settling matters. the 2 Executors were there and Mr Wood. Mr Smith, Mr Medley and myself. they had a letter from Peterson telling them they should pay over to Mrs Martinoni herself {Margin} I paid Johny 5 dollars that I promised on his last payment to me if he required it. - Separated the sheep & lambs the 2nd time - drove Maggie & her mother to Mc Kenzies to pick chock cherries - also drove over to Martinonis AUGUST THURSDAY 25 1898 Very dull and damp this morning, it cleared up about nine oclock however and the remainder of the day was fine. I got things fixed up and started to plow in the back fall wheat stubble before dinner. after dinner I thought it would be right for me to go and �help Mc Kenzies at their peas this afternoon, so hitched on to the sulkey rake thinking that perhaps it might do better than the revolving rake, we did not use it for the peas but Bella raked the barley stubble with it, and I put back the wads for John. I came home with the rake by way of Usherwoods fields. Ewart has attended Mortons threshing again to day. we have begun to put the sheep in at night, the dogs were at work again last night, and worried some lambs at Webbs rape field, some of Robert Mc Williams and some of his own also some of R. J. Kerrs, Isaac Theakers & John Coffees. Isaac shot at the 2 dogs but have not killed them as we know. FRIDAY 26 Dull and a little rainy this morning, but not enough of rain fell to be of much good. John Mc Kenzie & Bella and the children came along this morning, it was so damp that he could not work at his peas. we made up his stone boat out of the planks I gave him, and afterwards went to the saw mill to find his 2 heifers that again strayed away. we walked over to the other line before dinner and found that James Symott had turned them out of his place last Wednesday. we found them up at the saw mill and drove them down here and he took his young steer along home with them. Ewart has plowed in the fall wheat stubble to day. he finds it very dry and hard. Margaret & I intended to go to Everton this afternoon and visit at Abbotts in company of Mr & Mrs David Mitchell who intend starting for Meaford on Sunday next, but, on account of looking up the cattle &c. we could not make it out. frost last night. SATURDAY 27 Weather again clear and fine. very cool at night. Ewart plowed in the fall wheat stubble but had to quit early in the afternoon on account of the sole plate of the plow breaking up. the land in the wet part has become very hard. I got a new sole plate & share this evening at Robt. Talbots. Margaret & I drove to Everton and had tea at Abbotts in company of Mr & Mrs David Mitchell. I got 50 lbs flour at the mill which I owe for, along with the last 50 lbs. also got 25¢ oatmeal for which I paid. fixed & set saw to day and sawed up stuff in wood house. received a card from A. Mc Gregor from Creemore. he states Patullos house has been burned up. they were fast asleep when the fire was well underway and aroused by Zella Patullo calling, Fire! Fire! they lost pretty heavily but are somewhat insured. {Margin} visiting at Everton Abbotts & Mr & Mrs David Mitchell - got flour & oatmeal at the mill. - card from A. Mc Gregor giving the account of Patullos fire at Creemore �Sunday 28th Dry & warm. Ewart & Maggie twice to Everton. Willie visited us to day - Janie came at night. she is going to remain to make a dress for Margaret. Colin Campbell goes to Guelph this evening and takes Willie with him. John Dickieson of 4th line Eramosa died to day. {Margin} John Dickieson died to day AUGUST MONDAY 29 1898 Dry weather still continues although this morning looked threatning. we started to take out the manure for the fall wheat this morning. Johny is also drawing his out. Johny & I went over to John Mc Kenzies after dinner to help draw in his peas, we put our team on Johnys wagon & rack, and Ewart used Johnys team. there were 3 teams at work at Mc Kenzies, and although late before getting started we were done in good time. there was good help. Bapties boy, David Robertson, Geo. Loree, Colin Mc Millan & team for Usherwood. our Johny & myself & Herman Tovell. there were 7 loads of peas. Ewart got out quite a few loads of manure {Margin} taking out manure - helping John Mc Kenzie to haul in his peas. - he had other help also. TUESDAY 30 The same dry weather still prevails. we are weary waiting for succour. the Sun retires at night however with the same red glow. Ewart & I have been at the manure all day. we got the pig yard cleaned out the sheep house pretty nearly done. I helped load and spread some during the time of unloading. received a letter from Brother Alex. he intends coming this way on the end of the week or first of next, he sent me a season ticket for the show. Ewart hitched up the colt to the cart and she is getting so well broken in that Ewart thinks of putting her to the buggy. John Dickiesons funeral took place to day. I did not know of it, nor of his death, and I would have liked to have attended. {Margin} Funeral of John Dickieson this afternoon - drawing out manure - Received a letter from Meaford WEDNESDAY 31 No change in the weather. I wrote 2 cards, one to Brother Alex. Meaford, and one to Alex. Mc Gregor, Carlton West, and drove to Everton to mail them. I am making arrangements for going to Toronto Exhibition and meeting Alex. at Mc Gregors. we �finished the manure spreading and commenced to plow it in for fall wheat sowing. the land is very dry and it seems a risky operation seeding under present circumstances. We had a pleasant visit from Mr & Mrs Morgan Crewson also Mr & Mrs John Webb who accompanied them. they staid till after tea. Morgan, although yet a very heavy man is not quite so heavy as he has been he speaks of being only about between 240 and 250 lbs. and that, he says, is much lighter than his wont. {Margin} wrote cards to Brother Alex. also Alex. Mc Gregor - visited by Mr & Mrs Morgan Crewson and Mr and Mrs Jno Webb - Morgan Crewson weight 240 to 250 lbs September THURSDAY 1 1898 Weather much the same as has prevailed we keep wishing and hoping for a break in this terribly dry spell but, as yet there seems none in sight, the thermometor registers from 90 to 97 in the shade these days, and everything so very dry besides. Ewart has been plowing in the manure a portion of the land at the bottom of the field is springy and that has become very hard and dry, I fear we will not be able to make a very good seed bed and, certainly until rain falls, the seed will never start. Colin Campbell drove up to Mimosa for his mother to day. Jeenie & Colin intended driving to Guelph to day, but they have decided to stay till tomorrow. I have a heavy job pumping water for all the stock these days, the pumps are not in good shape and a great deal of water is needed. Colin Mc Millan, mother in law & wife & boy 5th line Erin, called as they returned from the mill. he wanted to take Mrs Cawthra with them {Margin} 90 to 97 degrees in the shade these days - plowing for the fall wheat. - Colin Campbell drove to Mimosa for his mother - heavy job pumping for the stock these days SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 2 Another blistering hot day and no rain. I hitched to the buggy this morning and drove Colin & Jeenie to Guelph. I got the two front tires of the buggy set, there was a spoke in each of them loose and rattling. paid a dollar to Penfold for it. I also got a pad for the driving harness and some straps &c. and a piece of harness leather costing in all $1.75. also bought cotton cloth & binding for horse sheets, and other sundries $1.03. Colin sent out a basket of tomatoes in a present. Ewart finished the plowing and started to harrow to day. there are many people sowing their fall wheat, I suppose we will have to follow suit though I cant see very much use in it either. the land is as dry as dust generally. it is wonderful, however to see vegitation under these circumstances. Henry �Duffield tells me that the fall wheat they sowed is showing all along the drills. I notice also in the back fall wheat stubble the wheat growing that has been turned over with the plow {Margin} drove to Guelph to day with Colin Campbell & Jeenie. - got 2 wheels (front) set. - bought sundries - got notice from Brother Alex. that he will not be down tomorrow SATURDAY 3 The same dry & scorching weather, the heat is as great as ever. Ewart has had a busy day, he harrowed and rolled the fall wheat land twice before sowing with the seeder. and after sowing with the drill he harrowed it again but had not time to roll it. the seed bed has been much improved by this continual working but the doing of it was very dissagreeable work on account of the high wind and consequent dust. John Webb, I hear, is at Guelph to day getting the writings drawn between himself and Thos. Wilson of Knatchbul, concluding the sale of the farm. I cannot get on with much work other than attending to the stock &c. on account of the scarcity of water. I cleaned 7 bushels of wheat and it took {blank} to sow it. {Margin} sowed the fall wheat to day. - John Webb has sold out and is in Guelph to day getting the writings drawn. - scarcity of water. - Johnys colt injured to day from a gore. Sunday 4 Quite a threatning for rain, but after all it blew greatly off in high wind. it seems as if we cant get rain. I walked down to Webbs and found they have really sold out. Mary accompanied Ewart & Maggie up from meeting. Willie also drove out from Guelph, and had Jamie & Jessie Marshall with him they all returned to Guelph again in the evening. Mrs Cawthra is still with us. John Campbell is unwell and she is uneasy. {Margin} Willie out from Guelph. Jessie and Jamie Marshall - colt to buggy first time SEPTEMBER MONDAY 5 1898 A welcome shower fell upon us this forenoon, the only fault we had to it was that it did not rain long enough it will freshen up things however and, as the weather is broken perhaps we may soon have rain again. there has not been enough to raise the river so that the cattle can get drink. this afternoon Ewart finished the harrowing and rolling of the fall wheat, and afterwards plowed the headlands of the root field. this rain will help the turnips and may the potatoes too. the tops of the latter are getting partially brown. �we cleaned and bagged up our fall wheat for Johny 583 lbs, bags included. I also cleaned up the barn and made a road from the barn to the horse stable passage through the chaff. John Mc Kenzie & family were here this evening. {Margin} welcome rain. - finished harrowing & rolling the fall wheat - young red cow to {Mc Millin} - cleaning up the barn &c. - Johny got 583 lbs fall wheat - John Mc Kenzie - Johny also got 77 lbs and 88 lbs of oats. TUESDAY 6 Heavy rain again this morning and hoped it would continue but weather fine after the rain. it is a pity it cleared up again so soon but now that the spell is partially broken it may be we will get more soon again. Ewart and I cleaned up the barn floor by putting through the peas and oat chaff that has been gathering through the mill. Ewart started to plow the fall wheat stubble. this morning the weather looked so unsettled and raining some that we were a little undecided whether to start for Toronto, however it cleared up soon enough to make us decide to start and Ewart drove us down with "Doc" & the buggy. we were met at the station by Mr A. Mc Gregor and escorted to his house. {Margin} sent 3 dollars by stage driver to pay A.O.U.W. for Mc Kenzie and myself. I expected to have to meet Brother Alex. at Erin last week and laid out to pay it then, hence the delay. WEDNESDAY 7 Carlton. A beautiful day, but much cooler than has prevailed all last week. Margaret & I had a fine nights rest after the bustle of getting down here yesterday and we feel fresh and rested. after dinner (early) Mrs Mc Gregor accompanied Margaret & I to the Exhibition. we took the street cars which took us there in about an hour, and we were on the grounds from about one oclock till after 5 P.M. or perhaps 6. we first went through the palace, and I afterwards, alone, went through a good many of the stock sheds, seeing the different breeds of cattle, horses &c. also examined some of the agricultural machinery. after that our company met again and at 4.30 and we were present when the quick firing guns were fired off at the boat on the lake and which was expected to be blown up but did not materialize. there was a great crowd there, and we returned to Carlton taking the street cars at Yonge Street and by transfer (at 5¢ fare) to the "Peacock" Hotel, Dundas Street. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 8 1898 �Most beautiful weather, the dust is now thoroughly laid and the wind is cool and pleasant. I got a card from Brother Alex. last night saying to meet him at the Union Station at 10 A.M. I accordingly was on hand at that hour, but, as he came on the G.T.R. instead of the C.P.R as I expected, I missed him. I walked to Earsonans shop however, and found him about noon. we then walked back to Yonge Street, and after going around doing some business, we finally took the street cars for the Junction again, arriving at Mc Gregors before dark we did not visit the Exhibition. Margaret and Mrs Mc Gregor had just returned a short time before from the city. There Margaret had made purchases at Eatons. Wm. Patullo joined us shortly after our getting there and we had a pleasant time. FRIDAY 9 Quite cool and pleasant this morning. we were astir a little early on account of Brother Alex. having to meet the 7.30 train for Guelph. after getting breakfast Mr Mc Gregor, Patullo and myself accompanied Alex to the Railway Station and sent him off for Guelph. we then returned to the house and had a pleasant time chatting &c. and got early dinner so as to meet the 1.15 P.M. train for the west. Mr Patullo went off towards the City and we got off for the train, young Joseph Mc Gregor accompanying us to stay awhile at our place for the good of his health. we arrived at Rockwood shortly after 3 oclock but there was nobody to meet us and we stayed there till the next train came in at 7 oclock. Ewart then met us with the horse & buggy. the 4 of us then piled in with our 1 heavy valise which made a heavy load. we drove easy however and got home all right. SATURDAY 10 The temperature has become much cooler now and it is a pleasant change . Brother Alex & I have been taking a little ride round after looking about the fields awhile, we drove round by Everton, calling first at Webbs and then going to Bellas for tea, then to Everton for the mail and called at Mary's, the Robertson girls and the Abbotts. in the forenoon we went to Duffields. Alex notes a great change among the people, they are getting so much older looking and many gone who used to be around. Ewart plowed this forenoon. he thought to finish plowing the fall wheat stubble to day but he had to go to Coffey's threshing this afternoon. Mc Lean's Steamer is threshing for him. Sunday 11 �A very fine day. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton this A.M. the members were voting to day at Everton & Mimosa as to keeping on Mr Seyton. I understand the vote was favourable. I drove Alex. up to Orton this afternoon, calling to see Mrs Rafferty. I had tea at Archie Stephens and parted with Alex. SEPTEMBER MONDAY 12 1898 A fine day. everything is dry again, and we long for rain. it is a pity we do not get a soaker. the river is as dry as ever and we have the same trouble in getting the water for the stock, the pumps work hard and it is no easy job to keep plenty of water for all the animals. Ewart went to Coffey's threshing this forenoon and finished plowing the fall wheat stubble behind Jestins place. I attended Robert Mc Williams threshing. Wm. Barber & John Weatherston are threshing for him. they threshed all day. they have to come back again as Robert had not room in his granary for the grain on account of having his old wheat yet on hand. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this afternoon. our smallest white sow (Barbers) pigged this evening, she has eight pigs living, one was killed by one of our other young pigs which is inclined to be ravenous. {Margin} 2 threshing on hand John Coffey and Robt. Mc Williams - finished plowing the fall wheat stubble. TUESDAY 13 Continues fine, but dry and warm. Ewart has plowed in the south front field. he has found it very dry and hard plowing. the flies trouble the horses a good deal. I have been busy to day fixing up the pig pen for putting up our pigs. they are going back now on account of the stubbles getting bare of grain, we had the pea land rather thickly strewn with peas but they have got well licked up now. {Margin} Johny got 79 lbs oats WEDNESDAY 14 No change in the weather, but appearances seen to indicate a change. Geo. Marshall tells me that the papers speak of the probabilities being for unsettled weather, hope it may be true and that much rain will fall, it is seldom that so great a drouth afflicts the country so late in the season. Ewart has been at John Webbs threshing with the team all day. I made a rack for the stone boat and Josie Mc Gregor and I have drawn in some of the stove wood to the wood house we also drove the cattle twice to Johnys watering place, our wells are getting low and we dont like to be too hard on them. I put up the �hogs to fatten, there are 2 of the youngest litter for fattening that have taken to killing chickens by wholesale, the nasty brutes deliberately tear them to pieces. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 15 1898 A very welcome rain fell this forenoon. I think it is the best shower that has fallen for a long time, although it is very far short of being sufficient for the great want that now exists. Ewart was again at Webbs with the team this forenoon, he got home about 11 oclock, they were delayed some with the heavy shower. Josie and I have drawn in with Fred and the stone boat quite a bit of the stove wood this afternoon. this is the day that Hammond of Bracebridge, the wife murderer, is to be hung the word has not come forward yet of the event having taken place but, no doubt, it has come off. FRIDAY 16 Very fine day. cooler and much more pleasant than when roasted up for days as we have been in the past. we have just got a rest from the regular pumping of water that we have for a long time now had to do. I hope more rain will soon follow otherwise our pumping will have to be resumed again. Ewart finished up the plowing of the south front field at about 3 or 4 oclock P.M. and commenced plowing in the pea land afterwards. he and Maggie hitched up the horse & buggie and drove over to Mc Kenzies after night. {Margin} Johny got 76 lbs oats in own admission - we did not know of it. SATURDAY 17 A little warmer turn, and looks somewhat unsettled in the weather. I have piled up the stove wood in the wood house that was drawn yesterday and drawn in some fresh loads to day. Josie gave me some help although it looks rather too much like work for him after doing it some time. Ewart has plowed in the pea field all day, although the sheets are on the horses they are tormented with the flies and it makes them unsteady at their work. Josie and I took a drive up to the saw mill this afternoon. I wished to see if I could get some 2nd class lumber. I think there will be some available next week. we were called on by an old neighbour, Eugene Wright, now of Chicago, this evening. Sunday 18 �A fine day. Ewart, Maggie & Josie rode twice to Everton meeting to day. Margaret & I took a walk down to Webbs in the evening. we kept pretty close to the house all day. SEPTEMBER MONDAY {19} 1898 {Transcriber's note - for the next two pages William does not cross out the typed date and handwrite in the correct date.} A very fine day. cool, but pleasant, it is an agreeable change to have the air some cooler than what has prevailed for such a long time in August & September. Ewart has plowed all day in pea land. I have been the afternoon at the stove wood drawing in. the pile has become quite small now outside. I repaired Ewart's shoes this forenoon and did up some other chores. John Webb was good enough to come and offer to take in our lambs into his rape and I accepted, with thanks, we re-marked them and took them right down before dinner, it was very kind of him. the water has begun to run in our creek but has not reached our watering place yet. we sold our apples to day to Millman for $1.00 & $1.25 fall and winter respectively. Minnie Tovell paid us a visit to day. {Margin} drawing the stove wood to the wood house - put the lambs into John Webbs rape field - sold the apples to Millman TUESDAY {20} The dry, cool weather still prevails. I sincerely wish this terrible drouth would get broken up. the great heat that has prevailed with the high winds also have been the cause of drying up everything. we tried the driving of our cattle through to Johny's watering place but it is difficult to get along with them as they get mixed up with his cattle. we therefore now take them to the Town line bridge, which is less stagnant now since the rain of last Thursday. Ewart finished up the plowing of the pea land and commenced to plow in the back field (south) we intend putting it in root &c. next year, and will only plow it once this fall. {Margin} Johny got 79 lbs of oats this morning - Jersey cow & red heifer (Black) to Mc Williams to day WEDNESDAY {21} A very fine day, cool forenoon but warmer afternoon. I attended a clearing bee at Richard Mc Williams swamp to day. there was quite a gathering of the neighbours especially in the afternoon, and they got a very good job done. the swamps now are �pretty dry. Robert Mc William's team was drawing stumps and logs all day also one of Richards teams, and R. J. Kerr with his grey horse. Ewart was harrowing to day at what is to be plowed again, there is yet a good piece of the back field yet to do. {Margin} attended a "Bee" at Richd. Mc Williams swamp. - harrowing the land that has to be plowed again SEPTEMBER THURSDAY {22} 1898 Dull this morning and looked as if rain or some change in the weather was impending. Ewart and I just had time to get one load of stones off the fall wheat ground before dinner, and after dinner the rain came on, although it fell lightly still it was enough to make it unpleasant if work be exposed to it. Ewart finished the harrowing of the plowed land by between 10 & 11 oclock when he and I met to begin the stoning of the fall wheat land. before that, I drew in with Fred and the stone boat wheeled in with the wheelbarrow all the chips and small pieces of the stove wood off the ground where the pile of wood stood. there is a goodly pile and will boil the kettle quite a time. we cleaned up 5 bags of fall wheat for a grist. it weighs 11 bushels & 10 lbs { Margin} welcome rain. - cleared the yard of the wood chips - finished harrowing - cleaning up wheat for grist FRIDAY {23} Quite a heavy rain last night. this is about the first rain of any consequence since the drouth set in in July. I went down to the watering place this morning and there is plenty of water now, it never was so long dry before that I remember of. it must be between 6 and 8 weeks since we had water for the stock in our watering place. I took the grist of wheat to the mill this forenoon, also 2 bags peas & oats for chop, 244 lbs. I paid the 150 lbs flour we lately got at the mill out of the grist, and brought 258 lbs flour home, which makes 408 lbs out of 11 bushels & 10 lbs wheat, which is 37 lbs to the bushel. there was 30 lbs short of the weight in the whole output, but Will exchanged 2 bushels Manitoba wheat, which costs them 90¢ per bushel, to improve the quality of the flour, which accounts for the shortness in weight. Ewart plowed this afternoon, and I drove Josie Mc Gregor down to Rockwood Six oclock train which was a half hour late. I had a dissagreeable drive home as it rained all the way, and part of the way down also. {Margin} took grist to Everton Mill. 11 bushels wheat and some chopped stuff. - took Josie Mc Gregor to the train this evening - plowing this afternoon - quite a rain fall last night and this afternoon �SATURDAY (24} Dull and unpromising looking this morning, but although there was little or no sunshine it held up all day. Maggie and her Mother drove Fred & buggie to Guelph to day. they had 22 lbs butter & 8 doz. eggs. 19¢ for 2 lbs butter. the remainder at 17¢ eggs 16½ per doz. Ewart attended Isaac Theaker's threshing to day. I had all the chores on my hands myself to day, and I plowed over ¾ of an acre besides, in the back (south field) field. the stony acre is somewhat rough on account of under stones but it is wonderfully changed to the better after all. I was much shocked to learn of the death, after they came home, of Andrew Tolton. he died last night about 11 oclock, and had hardly been an hour in bed, when he expired. Mrs Tolton heard him making some unnatural gurgling, and tried to wake him, but he had gone to the sleep that knows no waking. he had not been complaining, but, on the contrary, had considered himself particularly well in health. {Margin} Maggie and her Mother to Guelph to day to market. - Butter and Eggs. - "Andrew Tolton died last night." Sunday 24 A pleasant day. the sun came out shining nicely which felt good after the gloomy spell. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon and Ewart came home alone, and then drove off for all day again. Maggie returned at night. Margaret & I were alone all day excepting that we took a walk to Webbs awhile in the afternoon. {Margin} Ewart & Maggie to Everton this forenoon. Ewart then away all day. Margaret & I all day at home excepting awhile at Webbs SEPTEMBER MONDAY 26 1898 A very fine day but very high wind, which is not a good thing for the apple crop, as much of the fruit is being blown off the trees. Ewart went to the finishing up of Isaac Theaker's threshing and he returned home between 10 & 11 oclock A.M. I did up the chores and plowed till Ewart came home, when he took the plow. I then chored round the place all afternoon, cleaning out the pig pen, and wheeled on the barrow no less than 5 big loads of cow manure that had gathered where they were being fed with corn. there is plenty of water now in the watering place so there is no trouble on that score. I drove down to Everton after tea, accompanied by Maggie and her Mother, to hear Mr Glassford and the Baptist Minister of Guelph lecture on Prohibition, they were both good speakers. Ewart stayed at home and it was fortunate he did, because his Uncle Thomas and �Hanah Stephens came along with horse & buggie to stay all night. they are on their way to the funeral tomorrow. {Margin} old Mr Rossel was buried to day. - Uncle Thomas is here to night and was a pall bearer at the funeral. he is on his way to Guelph to be present at his brother Andrews burial to morrow - Threshing at Isaac Theakers - Lecture on Prohibition - cut some corn and drew it in. TUESDAY 27 Cool air, but a very fine day, bright sunshine and pleasant. Ewart has plowed all day excepting that he had to do all the chores at night. Margaret & I drove to Guelph after getting dinner, which was about 12.30. the funeral hour was 3 oclock and we reached Guelph about 2.30. there was quite a large gathering soon after we arrived, a Mr Laird to whom Edward Tolton introduced me, spoke on the occasion. his theme was the nature of Death that comes upon all men, and the resurrection of those who die in Christ. he spoke in glowing terms of the Character of Andrew Tolton their deceased brother. they lifted just about 4 oclock and a large procession drove to the Union Cemetery. we had tea at Willies, where John Mc Kenzie, Bella & children met Margaret & I. we left for home at 8.30 and arrived home about 11 oclock. A Mr Clay, a grocery man of Guelph committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver. WEDNESDAY 28 A very fine day, a little warmer, the temperature seems to be tending to the warmer turn. Ewart drove in to Guelph to day with Fred and buggy. he wishes to order a suit of clothes at R.E. Nelson's. I plowed all forenoon, after doing the chores, in the south back field, there will be another good half days plowing to do to finish it. after dinner I cut a quantity of corn for the horses and drew it to the barn and started up to the saw mill at about 4 oclock and got a load of cull lumber for the sheep house building. there was, Mr Gow, thought about 700 feet but he gave it to me for 3 dollars as he thought that perhaps the quality was not up to the last load. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 29 1898 Continues very fine weather, the sun shines out clear and the nights also are beautiful as there has been clear and splendid shining of the moon. Ewart finished plowing the south back field by dinner time. afternoon he began the drawing off the stones on the fall wheat ground and took off four loads. John Mc Kenzie and I drove up to Oustic and �recorded our votes for Prohibition, on the way up we called at Mc Cutcheons and measured the wood that John cut for him. Mc Cutcheon had it piled too high for to pass as 4 feet, he allowed it to be called 4½ feet high on the shorter pile, so that the longer one was allowed to pass at 4 feet high, as they were both high he need not have stuck at giving him his measure but he is a very kean man I reckon. {Margin} I paid the binder twine to day getting our note cancelled ($8.00.) FRIDAY 30 A fine day. weather warmer than in the past while. Ewart and I have been taking off the stones on the fall wheat ground. I did not feel extra well as it was rather hot round in that sheltered nook. we finished the job up by about 5 oclock, taking off nine loads to day which makes 14 loads after the plowing. I have made a mess of my page by lifting my ink bottle by the cork. October SATURDAY 1 Another beautiful day. Ewart plowed this forenoon in the fall wheat land, we have commenced our second plowing there. afternoon he drove to Guelph with "Fred & buggie to get his coat fitted. Maggie went in with Lizzie this morning. she returned with Ewart. she had 5 lbs butter. & 7½ doz eggs. 18¢ and 16¢ respectively. I have been busy fixing up the pig pen to day changing the yard so as both doors open out to the end yard. I had 3 posts to take out and plant again and the board fence to build again with new stretchers. Johny helped me a little while so as to let me away to get King shod all round I had it done at Hoskins. reset the old shoes 40¢ unpaid. Sunday 2 Beautiful weather, but rain would be welcome. I had not much rest this forenoon trying to make the pigs comfortable. Geo. Loree & Mary visited us this afternoon also Mr Seytone to tea. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton twice to day OCTOBER MONDAY 3 1898 A very hot day, quite warm & close enough for July. Johny took a load of apples (23 barrells) 3 for us and 20 for himself, he had our team and Ewart plowed with Johnys team. they were very warm and not very steady, Ewart would much rather have our own �team, the young mare is too quick for old Jeenie. Maggie has been at Everton all day helping Mary & Bella to make a dress for the latter. I have had a busy day with the chores and carrying bedding for the pigs, also pulled 8 rows of mangolds and took the leaves all off so they are ready for loading. Johny paid me four dollars as his share of the note for the binder twine. Geo. Mc Williams was along with Johny with a load of apples (25 Barrells) and his rack broke down, they had to unload all the Barrells and load them up again making a lot of trouble. TUESDAY 4 Quite a change in the weather, from the hot, sultry spell that has prevailed some time we now have it cooler and quite dull and lowering. a light rain has been falling a good part of the day, not enough to keep people indoors but enough to make it somewhat dissagreeable to do outdoor work. Ewart has been plowing the most of the day. he had to quit awhile before dinner on account of the rain being a little heavier. I began to take up the mangolds but the tops became so wet as to make it too dissagreeable work to continue at. I repaired Maggie's shoes and sewed up a tug on Duffields Single harness. WEDNESDAY 5 Dull this morning and a little rain fell about six oclock. the clouds cleared off about 10 oclock and we had sunshine the most of the day afterwards. Ewart ploughed all forenoon and after dinner he plowed again till ½ past 2, when he brought up the plow and we hitched to the wagon, and drew in the mangolds there were about 5½ loads well filled up but no {shekings} on the wagon. I pulled and topped the balance while Ewart drove up the loads and unloaded them. I pulled about 9 rows and helped to fill the wagon it was late before I started out and I did some repairing to a tug for their single harness (Duffields) shoe of Johny's OCTOBER THURSDAY 6 1898 Heavy frost last night but not the killer that we had earlier in the season that cut off our potatoe tops so badly. I do not notice any particular damage through it. I cut down all our corn this afternoon lest we should get another frost that would spoil it. our women are picking the snow apples to day, they have been falling off rather badly on account of the high winds prevailing. Ewart has been plowing in the fall wheat land. Barber and Weatherston have had a break down with their threshing machine at Wm. Theakers and �we will all be delayed accordingly. Johny expects to thresh tomorrow afternoon and Monday forenoon. Webb's sale in the afternoon interferes. FRIDAY 7 Not so frosty as last night and this day throughout has been some warmer than yesterday. Ewart has plowed all day again in the 25 acre corner, (fall wheat ground) he thinks he will be pretty well through it tomorrow. we sold our young mare (Maude) this forenoon, to Mr Leeson of Brampton, for 90 dollars. I think I should have held her at 100 as I at first intended as he was but a very short time in concluding to take her, and he said different times that he liked her. I prepared the barrels in the orchard, 4 of them, got them at Richd. Mc Williams and helped them some to pick apples. Colin Campbell and his Mother called this afternoon, they staid to tea and fed their horse before driving to Guelph. {Margin} I borrowed 137 lbs peas from R. Morton and 275 previous making now 412 lbs altogether. Bags included SATURDAY 8 Fair weather. Johny has thrashed to day after dinner Ewart plowed this forenoon and helped at the threshing afternoon. Maggie and her Mother were at the apples to day. {Margin} Johny got 84 lbs oats OCTOBER MONDAY 10 1898 A fine day. Ewart plowed this forenoon attended Johny's threshing this forenoon but, like the rest of us went to the sale in the afternoon. I walked down after dinner to John Webb's sale, it was said to start at one oclock, but it was 2 oclock before they began. I was installed as Clerk, right away, I objected on account of not being able to hear well and distinctly, but they would not take no for an answer, so I had to do it with Dougald Robertson helping me to finish up the business at night, in drawing notes, making up accounts &c. I bought a cow for $37.75, and a Robe $2.00, 2 loads of hay $7.25 - altogether $47.00 due in a year. TUESDAY 11 �A very rainy day. Johny got his threshing done about 10 oclock this forenoon and the rain was on before he was done. they then moved the machine here and the men hung round awhile thinking we might thresh but eventually they left as they concluded it was too wet to thresh on account of the horse walk even it partially cleared up. this is the evening of the gathering at Webb's to make the presentation of the easy chairs and an address. a fine gathering was present about 8 oclock P.M. with their baskets. Dr. Mc Cullough was voted chairman, John Sunter read the address John Hindley replied, and otherwise, through the evening, entertained the meeting. several said a few words and musical recitations made up a pleasant programme until one oclock in the morning WEDNESDAY 12 Rockwood Show day. fine weather for a wonder. after all the rain the surroundings were very mucky, but the land soon dried up very much. I hitched up the horse and buggy and Maggie and her Mother and I drove down to the show after dinner. there was a good attendance considering the dull morning. I heard them say there were $215.05 taken at the gate. 15¢ admission. we had tea at David Stewarts before starting for home. John Mc Kenzie & family were there also Willie from Guelph. OCTOBER THURSDAY 13 1898 Another rainy day, it is astonishing how easy it seems to rain this week. we did our threshing to day and a very dissagreeable job it was. the horse walk broke up rather badly but the other work went on very well. I think we have about 150 or 160 bushels of peas, about 70 or 80 of wheat and perhaps 150 of oats. I paid the threshers 9 dollars for the whole threshing, it was a bare day & half, but they thresh charge 7 dollars a day this season, and I think they are reasonable with us. FRIDAY 14 A very rainy forenoon, and now and again rain in the afternoon, a very bad day for Erin Show. Ewart drove over to it but Maggie did not go. they say there was no rain at the Exhibition after a heavy shower about noon, they are all well bedraggled however, and mired up. Margaret & I drove over to Edward Toltons this forenoon, we found Mrs Tolton in a sort of Comatose state, and did not speak, her 2 sisters Mrs Reid of Georgetown, and Mrs Dick near Ashgrove were there. Ewart drove over to Erin Show this afternoon taking "Fred" and the bugggy after we returned from Toltons. we had "Doc" down there �so Ewart had a fresh horse. John Mc Kenzie and Bella were at the show, and Colin Campbell and Jeenie from Guelph. they were keener than I would be, it was a long drive in bad weather. SATURDAY 15 Cold last night and cooler to day. the sky however, has got clear of much of the murky clouds that has prevailed now for the greater part of the week, and the water abounding every where is now getting a chance to soak away. Ewart has attended Richd. Mc Williams threshing all day. I would have liked to see the plow going, but there are too many things out of order so that I could not undertake to plow. I levelled down the horse walk which had got terribly cut up by the threshing during the rain. I also hauled the corn together and piled it against the fence, brought over the fanning mill from Johnys to clean up the muddle in the barn, sewed up rippings in little Willies shoes &c. we had another call from the horse buyer giving vent to his dissatisfaction. Sunday 16 Beautiful day. warm sunshine and very pleasant. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton twice to day. Margaret and I drove down to see Mrs Edward Tolton, the doctor was there, he says she is in a critical state, although there are no additional bad symptoms she is getting weaker on account of not being able to take nourishment OCTOBER MONDAY 17 1898 A very fine fall day, moderately cool forenoon, but it became colder afternoon and quite cold at night. Ewart attended Richd. Mc Williams threshing to day. they finished up about 4 oclock P.M. and Ewart helped a little while to pick apples. Maggie and her Mother have been picking quite awhile to day. Wm. Tindal and I have been cutting the timber required to put up our Sheep pen. I also hauled it out of the bush into the clearing by "Doc", and we brought home on the wagon all the posts excepting one that is on the lane, we have eight posts, 13 girts 18 feet long, and 13 rafters, and a 36 foot plate. TUESDAY 18 Rather dull this forenoon, and it broke out to be a very wet afternoon. Robert Jestin threshed till between 3 & 4 oclock, when they quit. Johny was there and ran down at �noon and hauled in his apples that were barreled in the orchard. we also drew in 10 barrels when it showed for a protracted rain. I wrote the report of Webb's address & presentation last night, and mailed it this morning to Guelph to be inserted in the Mercury. I also got a new shoe put on Doc (Paid) at Robertsons and a bag of shorts at the mill 50¢ paid. Ewart and I cleaned & bagged the mixed grain on the barn floor after the threshing, (5 bags) we put up the cows this evening in the stable, they were so cold and comfortless outside. WEDNESDAY 19 Cleared up through the night, the stars were shining this morning which was a welcome sight after all the dismal weather of yesterday. we had the wagon all to prepare this morning to take the pigs to Guelph, and also the run way &c. we had quite a job getting ready but I started about 9 oclock, or 10 minutes before getting into about 11.20. I had the hogs weighed and my check for $25.55 before 12 oclock, they hustled my 4 pigs into another man's rack, and I was saved the journey up to the hog yard. the 3 pigs weighed 575, and the small one 115. I wanted the remaining 3 to be alone otherwise would not have taken the small one away. Berber took 25¢ off him for being so light. I got $4.10 per 100, now it is under $4.00. I had dinner at Willies. I sent 7 dollars for T. Tolton to A McGregor. I also paid R.E. Nelson $18.00 for Ewart's suit of clothes. it rained again this afternoon. the folks at home picked some apples for packing to day OCTOBER THURSDAY 20 1898 A very fine day, sunshine and warm. I have been busy picking apples to day. Maggie and her mother have also been at the same work. Ewart attended John Mc Kenzies threshing to day, they got through between 2 & 3 oclock. Mc Leans steamer - Ewart helped at the apples after returning home. I drew a lot into the barn this forenoon and Ewart drew the balance in before night fall. after tea I drove down to Everton for the mail, and also got 25¢ worth oatmeal at Marshall's, Wilson's and Fergus. I just heard to night that Mrs James Rea on our Town line dropped dead this morning. a fine and healthy looking person she was, but death comes to all and sometimes very unexpectedly. I got 100 lbs wire nails at Marshalls, 25 lbs shingle, 10 lbs 2½, about the same of 5 & 6 inch spikes, the balance 3 inch, price $2.50 paid. FRIDAY 21 �Weather changed to the bad again, we have had a very wet afternoon, the forenoon was dull and threatning with some rain also, the land is getting quite wet now. I wish our potatoes had been up before so much wet came. Ewart has been at Duffield's threshing all day, they did not finish. Wm. Tindall has been here to day, he helped me to draw up the rafters and stretchers from the bush to day. I also drew up the stick for the plate. I agreed to give him his price for putting up the building, $10.00 for all the job, and I dig the holes and score hack the plate. SATURDAY 22 Unsettled weather still prevails. Wm. Tindal has been working at the rafters &c. under cover of the cattle shed. he score hacked and hewed the plate in the afternoon, when it cleared up. I helped him some after returning from the funeral. Margaret & I took "Doc" and buggy and attended the funeral of Mrs James Rea, on the town line. the doctors say it was apoplexy that took Mrs Rea off. she lived two hours after being struck, but never spoke. there was a very large crowd at the funeral. she was buried in the grounds on their own corner. Sunday 23 A fine day, but cooler than has prevailed for some time back. Ewart & Maggie were at Everton this forenoon. Willie drove out from Guelph and took Maggie down to Everton in the ev'g. Mrs Duffield from Rockwood, and Henry & wife paid us a visit this afternoon and evening OCTOBER MONDAY 24 1898 A fine day. we put on the wagon rack this morning and Ewart took in a load of furniture for Webbs. I had a pain in my shoulder so that I could not lift very well above my head, and as there were quite a number at the loading up I did not go. Wm. Tindal was wanting the holes dug for the posts of the sheep house, so I let them get the things loaded without me going, it was about 11 oclock before they got away. Henry Duffield and Robert Mc Williams helped to load, our Johny was also there awhile. I dug 3 post holes and had the posts put in and fitted & filled in, other 2 were nearly ready too, they are 4 feet deep. I got the spoon shovel at Robert Mc Williams. TUESDAY 25 �Another fine day for a wonder, it is rare to find 2 days consecutively fine just now. Ewart finished plowed at the 2nd plowing of the fall wheat land - the patch on the 25 acres. I finished digging the post holes shortly after dinner to day, and we got some help to put up the plate and the rafters, we had Henry Duffield, Robert Mc Williams, Richard Mc Williams, and our Johny besides ourselves. we were not long in getting the pieces all up and spiked. it looks to be a good substantial building. the apple packers are busy at Johnys to day, they intend being with us tomorrow. I drove up to Mimosa this evening to hear Mr Stratton M.P.P. speaking in behalf of Mr Gibson, he is a fluent speaker, and appealed hard for the people to vote for Gibson next Thursday. WEDNESDAY 26 Rain to day in the forenoon, not very heavy but heavy enough to stop the work. the apple packers were with us this forenoon and packed 11 barrels, 9 barrels winters and 2 sweetings. I took the white (Barber) sow over to Kerrs this forenoon. Ewart finished plowing at the back fall wheat patch and brought up the plough. this afternoon he and I rigged up the wagon with the rack so as to take down the apples to Rockwood tomorrow. Mr & Mrs John Webb called on us this evening. John is staying round for a couple of days so as to keep his vote legal for tomorrow. {Margin} "Barber sow away to day" OCTOBER THURSDAY 27 1898 Very hard frost last night and this has been a very cold day throughout although it became a little milder later in the afternoon. Ewart drove to Rockwood to day with the apples, we had partly loaded on our own wagon and rack when Johny came along wishing us to take 13 barrels for him, so they got Robert Mc Williams wagon and rack and he took the 24 barrels, and our 6 empties. it was between 9 & 10 oclock before they got away. they returned between 3 & 4 oclock. Ewart was ready for his dinner. Wm. Tindal worked away this forenoon although finding it too cold, he went away to help Robert Jestin this afternoon. Millman paid Johny and us a dollar a barrel for the T. Sweetings although having reduced the price to 75¢ per Barrel. we have started to put the cows in the stable at night FRIDAY 28 �Much milder to day, and it has been fair and fine. the ground was hard frozen however this morning. I drove up to the saw mill this forenoon to get some more lumber, had hard work to get what I wanted. I only got about 200 feet of 2nd class inch for sheeting, and 70 feet of basswood to help make the doors. we would rather have something else for doors as basswood rots easily when exposed to the weather. I also bought a square of second class shingle 50¢, and a square of 1st class $1.40. for Mrs Peavoys house, Everton, $3.60 in all. Ewart and I plowed up 12 rows of Potatoes this afternoon and picked them up. there seemed to be fully 12 bags, we shovelled them into the root house window. Maggie & her Mother are preparing to go to Guelph tomorrow. {Margin} at the saw mill to day got lumber and shingle $3.60 SATURDAY 29 A most beautiful day, bright sunshine and warm. it is certainly a very pleasant change from the cold and wet weather we have lately experienced. Ewart plowed up 7 rows of potatoes this forenoon and we picked them into the wagon and hauled them in before dinner, he then plowed up 9 rows after dinner and Albert Heffernan helped him after 3 oclock to pick up after I left to attend the raising at Wm. Suttons. the building he put up for sheep & hogs was composed of the old frame barn set up on a high stone wall. the upper part he means to use as a drive house. the timbers were very heavy. I rode over with Johny. we all grudged to leave the roots on so fine a day. {Margin} Maggie and her Mother at Guelph to day they had 30 lbs of Butter for which they got from Millman17¢ per lb - they also had 16 doz. eggs @ 16¢ Sunday 30 Very misty and damp this forenoon, with a little rain fall, partially cleared this afternoon, and the evening was fine. Maggie and Ewart drove to Everton twice to day. John Mc Kenzie & family visited us to day, had dinner & supper with us. OCTOBER MONDAY 31 1898 A very fine day. it has been very valuable to us in getting a good job done in potatoe lifting. Gus Heffernan came this morning to help us at the potatoe picking. Albert has gone to help his Aunt Mrs Geo. Coughlin. Maggie helped us to pick potatoes too to day. we took in 2 loads one in the forenoon and one afternoon, we think there are about 3½ wagon box fulls, the "Peerless Savoys" are a much better crop than the "Empire �States." I had to fix up the potatoe bin and run way, which, with other chores kept me away from the picking quite a while. Henry Duffield took one of our "Weather" lambs to Rockwood with his own, he sold his for 4¼ per 100. I killed and dressed another "Weather" , a very small one for our own use. Wm. Tindal is fencing this week over at Scotts, 2nd line Eramosa as soon as done there he means to complete our building {Margin} sent four dollars to pay assts. & dues for John Mc Kenzie and myself. I sent 50¢ over plus last month. November TUESDAY 1 Frost last night, and to day has been a little cooler, although fine for picking potatoes, we finished up the potatoe digging and picking shortly after dinner. after that we tried the cultivator to throw up the covered potatoes, it chocked up too easily however, and we reverted to the harrows, we gathered quite a few potatoes, by going twice over the ground with the harrows. it was about 5 oclock when we finished up, and Ewart had little enough time to empty the load and take back the cultivator. Gus went home to night. I paid him 70¢ for his 2 days work. Maggie helped us to day. She topped some turnips this afternoon. Johny has been drawing in turnips to day. NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 2 A beautiful day, bright sunshine and fine and fair. if we have a few days of such weather ahead it will be grand for getting in our turnips. Maggie helped us top the turnips this forenoon and we finished them before the regular dinner time at 11.30 A.M. after noon we all worked at the apples, we hand picked a few, but the greater part we just shook them off the trees, it is hard to get at the outside limbs of those snow apple trees. we hauled them all in before night there were ten barrels and 7 or 8 bags. we intend taking the snow apples to market as soon as possible. Johny has nearly finished drawing in his turnips. we hope for fine weather wherein to take in ours. bought a pair of suspenders & spectacles from "Cheap John" 50¢. NOVEMBER THURSDAY 3 1898 Another very fine day, looks much like indian summer it is so mild and beautiful. we have been drawing in the turnips to day. we run the two wagons and Ewart has emptied the loads while I drew them in. Maggie and her mother have helped in the field. we have taken in 10 loads to day. Johny let us have his team after 4 oclock and Ewart harrowed �out the greater part of the turnips after that time. our turnips are a fair size but they will not pan out as they have done in some former years. Ewart brings news of Mrs Mc Kenzie, Senr. having had her shoulder put out of place the other day, also that Mary Loree is unwell. rumours of war again in the papers to day. England & France seem to have difficulty to arrange their differences, it is to be hoped they will not resort to war. FRIDAY 4 A most beautiful day, warm and pleasant sunshine and just the thing for working among the turnips. we took in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon, and 9 afternoon, we, perhaps could have taken in 10 but we quit a trifle earlier on account of wishing to take a drive out after supper. Maggie and her Mother and I drove down to Everton to see Mary, who we heard was rather unwell, we found her better than she had been, and improving. on our way home we drove round by Mc Kenzies to see Mrs Mc Kenzie. She was also some better but she has got a bad shake. the doctor says her heart is weak and causes her some of her trouble, her arm is tied to her chest and has to be kept still for fear of again going out of place. {Margin} 14 loads of turnips in to day making now 24 loads. SATURDAY 5 Weather threatning this forenoon, and rain began to fall by noon, and kept wet all afternoon. we drew in the balance of the turnips 8 loads before the rain. we had about ½ a load more that we had to load and take in while it rained, we had tried, by loading heavy for a few loads, to take them all in by 8 loads but failed, so that we have nearly 33 loads in all. Ewart cleaned up the barn this afternoon, and opened a way through the side of the chaff pile from the barn to the house passage. I had other chores in hand. Sunday 6 Rather dissagreeable to day, cold and wet, although the rain has not been heavy. Willie & Jeenie accompanied by Wm. Waller, wife & children drove out from Guelph. Jeenie remained here while the rest went to Jestins. Willie drove down to Everton to get the doctor up to see his mother who has been suffering from fever &c. and a pain below her shoulder. the doctor thinks it is "Grip". {Margin} Great storm of wind last night. I got up through the night to fix the shed on the end NOVEMBER MONDAY 7 1898 �A flurry of snow last night and the frost has hardened the ground somewhat, it had rather a windy appearance. Mary was with us last night staying with her mother. Mr Seytonne drove up for her. Ewart and I have been busy all day trying to fix up things so as to get at the plowing, it is getting late now, and we may be shut out before long. we took over Johnys wagon and harrows, and then put on our rack on our own wagon and brought the 2 loads of hay from Wilsons that I bought of him at Webb's sale. After doing that, we took up about 2 bushels of potatoes in our garden patch, and our other chores kept us till night. Mother is some better to day, she has had visitors, Mrs Jestin, Lizzie, Mr & Mrs Mc Williams, and Bella Mc Kenzie. TUESDAY 7 8 A fine day for work, somewhat overcast, but pleasant, and sunshine betimes. Mother is considerably better to day. she got up out of bed this afternoon and came down stairs, she has got quite a shake for the short time. Ewart plowed the corn ground and quite a piece of the front adjoining, we always now plow the corn patch the opposite way to the front. I had quite a job cleaning and fixing up our pulper for work. got it started and after doing some other chores, drove down to Everton mill, got a bag of shorts and 50¢ oatmeal, paid a dollar for the whole. Called at Marys for some bread. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove over this evening to see Mother. she has had quite a number of visitors. Willie called as he was on his way to Mimosa, he says he has arranged to stop in their present house till spring. {Margin} a letter from Brother Meaford. WEDNESDAY 9 Overcast all day, and quite a bit of snow has fallen which has almost all melted away this evening. Ewart plowed a portion of the forenoon and also afternoon but it has not been pleasant work to day. we were called on this forenoon by Henry Duffield and David Robertson. I have been doing up some necessary chores, and this afternoon cut up some wood in the wood house, and fixed and put up the doors on the wood house. I have the pulper going now and have put up the steer, we intend to fatten for the first time. Margaret is considerably better to day, and has been down stairs all afternoon. NOVEMBER THURSDAY 10 1898 Quite a windy and stormy day, considerable snow has fallen, and little comfort or pleasure could be experienced by being exposed to the weather, the plow is stopped �now anyway by being too much snow. Dougald Robertson drove up in his buggy accompanied by his son Willie to day, and purchased one of our ram lambs. I let him have his choice for five dollars. he picked on one from a Croft ewe, he was a twin, the other one is also from a Croft ewe but is a single lamb and they just weigh about alike, 128 lbs. he pays me in January. we brought in all the sheep and put up all the cattle, all their feed outside is covered with snow and it is very uncomfortable to be outside now. I feel sorry now that Willie Tindal did not finish up our sheep house when he was at it. FRIDAY 11 Frosty enough to keep all the snow that has fallen, and there is now quite a covering perhaps 4 or 5 inches. Ewart and I sorted and bagged 10 bags of snow apples to take to Guelph tomorrow, we brought over the democrat and greased it, also loaded up the apples and drew them into the barn. Ewart drove "Doc" to Everton afterwards and got a front new shoe put on him by Robertson, he did not pay for it. I had all the stock to see after myself as Ewart was late in getting back. the cattle are ackward to tie up as they have been changed from their last years stalls. SATURDAY 12 A little milder to day, and the snow has been soft although it has not wasted much. Ewart and I started for Guelph at sharp seven this morning, we got in in fair time but as the apples were a great drag, we had a terrible job disposing of them. I sold Mr Stovell 4 bags @ $1.60, as part pay for a pump for the house well. gave one to Willie, and sold the other 3 @ 50¢, 40.35, 45.25 respectively. got a pair long boots each, and a pair overshoes for Ewart $5.90 altogether. also an overcoat for Ewart at Mc Donald $6.00. got our dinner and horses fed at Willies. I walked up and saw the Webbs for the first time in their house. they seem comfortable. I called round where Cap. Clark used to live in order to see him but he has moved. we were late in getting home to night. Sunday 13th Milder to day, the snow has been soft and has melted some. Maggie and Ewart have been at Everton twice. Mother and I have been at home all day. made up the No. 2 pills NOVEMBER MONDAY 14 1898 �Milder to day and snow is quite soft. Considerable waste has been made of the snow but, on the whole it is surprising how well it seems to keep. Ewart tried the plow this morning but there was too much snow to make anything like a passable job. Wm. Tindal started to put on the sheeting this morning and he was joined about 10 oclock by Thom Clark. they got along fairly well in the afternoon. the sun shone out a little warm, and made the roof very dry to what might have been expected. they got all the sheeting on and made all ready for the shingles and made quite a start at the shingling. I took up 2 Croft ewes to Henry Duffield's ram, we are using one of our own to the other ewes. Ewart & Maggie drove over to Mc Kenzies this evening. rolled the barrel of apples into the cellar. TUESDAY 15 Foggy this morning and it was some time before it cleared off, however it cleared up to be a fine day. Thom Clark drove over from home this morning and Wm. Tindal and he put in a faithful days work at the shingling. Tindal wanted to engage Johny for the day so that the most of the shingles could be put on. Johny however would not come, he wanted to draw out manure. made the doors and hung them. I helped them quite a bit however. I took back the peas to Robert Morton 412 lbs, and Robert bought our ram lamb, he paid me for it four dollars and a half ($4.50) after dinner I drove over to the Centre Inn and met the rest of the members of the "Board of Health" . they were all there a little ahead of me. we wound up our business for the year, and I have to prepare my report to the Council. {Margin} sold ram Lamb to Robt. Morton - paid back 412 lbs of peas to Robt. Morton WEDNESDAY 16 Foggy again, but turned out to be a fine day. Wm. Tindal was anxious to get some more help to shingle and offered our Johny either money or come back again to help him for it. Johny was drawing out manure and would not leave it. I helped him some. they got a good way up but the shingles are bad and they cant make very good headway. Ewart has been trying to plow but there is yet too much snow for getting along any way well. {Margin} "Board of Health Meeting." NOVEMBER THURSDAY 17 1898 �Foggy again this morning but it cleared up to be a fine day, it was really very fine in the afternoon. Thom Clark and Wm. Tindal worked on till dinner time, and then quit so that they could attend the sale. I also hitched up and Margaret and I drove over to the sale too, (Coughlins) I wanted to get a horse collar for King but was about half an hour too late, they started to sell about noon. there were a number of them sold and I was dissapointed. there was a terribly large crowd there and things seemed to be bought up pretty lively. we left for home between 3 and 4 oclock, calling at Everton for the mail, and also drove round by Mc Kenzies, where we had our tea and paid quite a whiles visit. I paid Wm. Tindal ten dollars to day, and told him I would yet give him another dollar when finished. {Margin} Geo. Coughlin estate Auction Sale. - Paid ten dollars to Wm. Tindal FRIDAY 18 Weather somewhat unsettled and some rain fell this forenoon, it was fairer afternoon however and the rest of the day was not so bad. Thom Clark and Wm. Tindal finished up the building by dinner time to day. they might have been done a little earlier but for the rain. the weather has not been very good for working at a building this week, but they have persisted well and have at last finished. I paid Wm. Tindal another dollar to day, and he and Clark drove away to go to James Talbots to build fences, they have been very anxious to get done here so as to get at that work. Ewart had to quit the cross plowing it was so soft, and he started to plow some of the sod. {Margin} Wm. Tindal finished the building to day noon - I gave him a dollar more than bargained for. SATURDAY 19 Colder again and somewhat overcast, it looks as if we might have another fall of snow. Ewart has plowed some at the sod to day again. he also plowed some in front field this afternoon. I have had a days choring and fixing up around the building. I piled in the lumber into the building and gathered up and wheeled into the wood house the short pieces of board &c. piling back turnips in root house and nailing slats on windows to keep out the fowls. we put rings in the snout of the Barber sow, she has been doing a lot of rooting lately. Sunday 20 �A fine day. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained and Ewart drove down the second time. Mother & I have been at home, called on by Robert Mc Williams, he is going to thresh tomorrow. NOVEMBER MONDAY 21 1898 Frost last night, and the land has been mucky the most of the day on account of the thawing out of the frost, it has been a very fine day throughout. I set up the leach for Mother this morning and looked after the cattle and stables, and then spent the rest of the time plowing in the front south field, I finished it all to head lands and potatoe garden. Ewart attended Robert Mc Williams threshing, they expected there would be but a very short day's work but it kept them humming away till near dark. Maggie and Ruth Mc Williams took their annual drive collecting for the Bible Society. they had a fine day for it. TUESDAY 22 A fine morning, but the sky was very red at sunrise and it soon became overcast and dull, and it began to rain about ten oclock. I took a drive up to the saw mill before dinner time to see if I could get some plank to fix up our pig house with, they have it and Mr Gow promised to keep it for me for some days, we are anxious to get our plowing completed. Ewart finished up the front south field and started in the field between the barns alongside the fall wheat. Mrs Morton paid our folks a visit this afternoon. Ewart clipped the hair off Fred's leg where it is supposed there is another spavin started and rubbed on a blister we obtained from Wm. Tindal. WEDNESDAY 23 Hard frost last night and this morning the ground is quite hard frozen. Ewart tried the plow but it was no use, it is seldom the land is so quickly frozen so as to shut out the plow. Ewart drove to Everton afternoon and got 1035 lbs shorts at the mill (13 bags) which he paid for, also the 2 bags he lately got, amounting in all to $8.20. 14 dollars per ton. Will Hortop told Ewart the price of shorts is going up, they are now in Guelph $15 a ton there. I have been fixing up around the new building and doing up the chores. Sent away a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, also one to Alex. Mc Gregor, containing 24 dollars as interest on note. �Thanksgiving day. NOVEMBER 24 1898 A fine day but quite frosty, the ground is getting quite hard now, there is no thawing through the day, and the roads are very rough in consequence. Mother and I being invited by George and Mary to a thanksgiving dinner at their house, we left home about 11 oclock and drove there, and put up our horse in the meeting house shed, we partook of our share of the turkey & plum pudding with Mr & Mrs Loree, Senr. and Mr Seytonne. George came also and had his dinner but could not stay as he was attending a threshing at Adam Weatherstons. we spent a very pleasant while indeed. Mr Seytonne had to leave a little early to attend a Social at Mimosa, he made me a present of a Book. Abe Lincolns, Speeches &c. I gave him a quarter dollar for another Book (paper cover) In his steps, "What would Jesus do." bought a pair of Boots for little Willie at Marshalls, 95¢ FRIDAY 25 Continues frosty and dry. the ground is now becoming like iron. it is nice dry footing but very rough. Ewart did up the chores and some fixing round this forenoon. I also had some fixing to attend to, after dinner we hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got between 5 & 600 feet of Cedar plank, Cull Class, which Mr Gow let me have for 2 dollars, and which I paid, a very cheap load of stuff. the road from the line into the mill is in an awful condition it is now frozen up however which makes it better than before. Bella drove here to day to see about Willie and took him away with her, he did not care to go home yet, and had a cry to himself on the head of it. he has been very contented and happy while here, over a week now. SATURDAY 26 A fine day, but wintry, there was quite a little fall of snow last night and the ground is all over white again once more. Johny drove to Guelph to day with the democrat. he got his new harness to day. Ewart and I have had a lot of fixing to do up to day, we piled away the lumber we brought from the mill and hung up and arranged implements in the driving house, cutting wood, fixing doors &c. the snow on the ground makes it cold and dissagreeable for the fowls and other stock and we have been providing for their comfort. the geese we have shut up in the old sheep pen and have a good chance there of feeding and otherwise seeing after them, the turkeys get the cattle shed where there is a roost provided for them. �Sunday 27 A fine day, moderate wintry weather and pleasant. George Loree accompanied Ewart & Maggie home from meeting, and returned with them in the evening. Willie took a run out from Guelph, he is taking Annie Abbott with him back, they are moving and they are getting Annie to help them. {Margin} George Loree. Willie from Guelph. NOVEMBER MONDAY 28 1898 A very fine winter day, the snow does not waste much - excepting where it is much travelled on, and as the roads were rough before the little snow came they soon get bare. I drove over to the Centre Inn and presented my report of the Board of Health, and got the money. $32.00 in all. I gave Mr Argo 5 dollars to hand to Mr Auld and paid over to D. Talbot 4 dollars and the same to Hugh Black. I also paid $13.00 to Dr Mc Cullough on the same business which left six dollars to myself. I also paid 2 dollars to the Dr for ourselves. I drove over to Mrs Coughlins and bought 2 old horse collars, for which I paid $1.75. I bought a lantern at Geo. Marshalls 70¢ and paid him also for the Boots I got for little Willie 95¢. I also sent four dollars ($4.00) over to Erin, for A.O.U.W. Ass'm'ts, which pays up to date, and 50¢ overplus to be applied on next months Ass'm't. Mother and I took a drive down to Mc Kenzies this evening. Johny took 3 fat hogs to Guelph to day. he got 4¼ & 3¼ for the sow TUESDAY 29 A very fine day, the temperature has been milder to day, & this afternoon the snow has been softer and melting a little. we have boiled 2 pots of turnips & potatoes for the turkeys to day. we had to fix up a place for the old sow to day as I notice her time is about up for pigging. Ewart has clipped Fred to day, he had him partly done before. we are asked to a sawing bee to morrow and I sharpened the saw this afternoon for it. Ewart and Maggie are over to Ospringe this evening to a S.S. Social held in the Church. I got Wm. Tindal to come down and look at our pig house this evening so that I could make preparations for fixing it some of these days. Johny killed 2 pigs to day for their own use. Robert Mc William was the butcher. WEDNESDAY 30 �Continues milder, some more snow but quite soft. Ewart attended a sawing Bee at Duffields to day. I have been very busy all day with the usual chores besides cleaning out the pigs. I got the cleaning out done mostly before dinner and then I hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got some scantling and 10 narrow boards of inch stuff, he called it 100 feet altogether and gave it to me for 75¢. he charges very reasonable for lumber when it is not first class. I got the stuff to day for fixing up the pig pen with. we are now boiling turnips & potatoes for the turkeys and mix it with pea meal. December THURSDAY 1 1898 Rather a snowy and stormy day, quite a little fall of snow, but not sufficient to make good sleighing. Ewart got a cold yesterday at the sawing Bee and he dont feel much like work to day. I have been preparing the pig house for going at the fixing up work of putting in 2 more pens in the south side of the house. Johny helped us out with the old furnace, we lifted the kettle out of the outside frame, the latter has got pretty well shaken up and nearly useless. I took out the stairs and other things and drew forward cedar logs to make sleepers for the balance of the floor. our oldest white sow piggied this evening late. she had eleven, but she overlaid one. {Margin} Barber "white sow pigged this evening - 10 pigs living" DECEMBER FRIDAY 2 A fine day again, wintry and a little cold, they say however the snow is not staying on the roads and the wheels will have to be resorted to again. Wm. Tindal has been working at the pig pen to day, and I laid the unfinished part of the floor. Tindal has the work pretty well forward on the one side, but there is quite a lot of work in fixing up those pens with a swinging apparatus above the trough. the trough stuff is also very hard (red beech) and dry and they are hard to make up. John Mc Kenzie and Bella & children were over this forenoon. John drove up to Mc Cutcheons for some of his articles, and our plow among them. Ewart went with him and drove them down home to him. SATURDAY 3 A fine day, mild and pleasant with sunshine clear & bright, the snow has melted fast this afternoon. Maggie and her mother started about 7 oclock this morning for Guelph. they took "Doc" and the buggy, a good many took the runners and wished before night they �had taken the wheels. they had butter & eggs, 16¢ for the former, 18¢ the latter. they were at Willies for dinner at their new house in the west end. they got back home in fair time. Wm. Tindal came back this morning and worked all day at the pig house. Robert Jestin went to Guelph to day instead of working in the bush as intended. we got the south side of the pig house in 2 pens and finished. I paid Tindal 2 dollars and he charged me 80¢ per day, so he is paid 40¢ on next work. Ewart did the most of the chores and cooked for us to day. he is unwell with the cold. Sunday 4 Soft and mild, wind from the east, and hoar frost this morning and forenoon, became stormy about 3 oclock which increased in volume as night advanced. Ewart and Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon and Ed. Abbott accompanied them back. Ed. and Ewart drove over to Ospringe afternoon. they started for Everton at night but turned back when about Johnys gate. DECEMBER MONDAY 5 1898 Quite a snowfall last night and it has been drifted badly in places. we have had to ply the shovel pretty freely this forenoon so as to get around any way reasonably at all, and the snow in many places about was uncomfortably drifted into the buildings. Eddie Abbott was with us all forenoon, Ewart and him bagged up 4 bags of peas & oats and after dinner they drove down to Everton and Ewart got the 4 bags chopped. Henry Duffield was awhile here this forenoon and rode down with them to Everton. Allie & Ada Webb came here from Mc Williams this afternoon and are staying all night, they are out now on a visiting tour. TUESDAY 6 Continues stormy and the snow keeps falling, it is not very frosty or cold however, but the snow is piled up into heaps more than I remember of at so early a time in the season. Ewart & I have been trying to get things into better shape for the stock - everything now wants to be under the shingles and protected from the driving storm and drifting snow. we cut out the log acting as a breast beam in the pig house and put the 9 largest pigs into one of the pens, we also took the younger litter of 8 and put them in the other new pen, both on south side, the 8 were in the cattle stable and we have broken down the partition between where they were and the old sow with her litter of ten, and �she now has the whole to herself & family. Ewart drove the Webb girls to Mortons this afternoon. WEDNESDAY 7 Windy all night and this morning dawned pretty nearly as rough as ever, the frost is keaner too, and the snow drier so that it has drifted badly all day. Ewart intended going to Guelph to day to see the "fat stock show" but the rough and cold weather prevented him. Henry Duffield drove in, he intends staying all night. Ewart and I have not done much else than attend to the feeding and cleaning after the stock. I split up some wood in the wood shed, and sewed up a long rip on one of John Mc Kenzie's Boots. Bella and little Willie drove over with him awhile this afternoon, they had a rough time getting over. I think those who have attended the fat stock show in Guelph will wish they had stayed at home. DECEMBER THURSDAY 8 1898 Rough winter weather, the snow is very plentiful and when the wind is up it makes uncomfortably deep between and behind fences, around buildings &c. Ewart drove his mother up to Duffields this afternoon where she is giving them a lesson how she prepares her geese for market. Ewart rode down to Everton with Charlie after taking his mother up there and Charlie brought her home again when he returned from Everton. FRIDAY 9 Continues wintry, lots of snow and it is keeping well. the wind has not been so high to day until night when it became windy again. I fear the roads will soon get impassible if the wind keeps up so high. Bella has been over to day with her fowls, 4 turkeys and 6 geese and our folks 6 turkeys & 4 geese, and prepared them for the market. Mother went over to Bella's this evening. John drove over for them and the children are left with us, they intend going to Guelph tomorrow. I did not think it wise for Mother to go over there to night as there seems to be a heavy blow on hand. Ewart intends going there in the morning and putting "Doc" in with their young mare. I repaired John's boot. SATURDAY 10 �Very stormy last night and drifting of snow. Ewart did not go to Mc Kenzies on account of the stormy morning. John & Bella & her mother started for Guelph but found the roads so heavy & bad that they decided not to persist on going and drove up our town line instead and left the poultry and took home the children. very few from here ventured to go through to Guelph, there were some however, the stage did not run. the Webb girls came here again this evening. they expected to go home to day if they got a chance of a ride but none turned up on account of the state of the roads. {Margin} roads are badly snowed up. - John Mc Kenzie & Bella & her mother started for Guelph but did not get through Sunday 11 Snowed up rather badly. our folks contented themselves sufficiently to stay at home all day. I can't remember when they did that before. there have been very few rigs on the line to day. Geo. Loree drove Mr Seytonne up as far as Jestins gate, and then half across the side road toward the other line, but returned and spent awhile here on their way back, the roads were too badly drifted. {Margin} Seytonne & Geo. Loree started for Mimosa but returned on the road DECEMBER MONDAY 12 1898 Cold and wintry, the Webb girls have been with us since Saturday evening, they went down to Mc Williams this evening so as to go to Guelph tomorrow with them. Miss Dickson has been here to day making a dress (waist) for Maggie, she, too, goes to Guelph tomorrow with our Johny. Charles Rogers came to day and paid us a visit, he came to Mr Mc Williams on Friday or Saturday last. he seems to be a very fine young man. he tells me he intends starting farming on his own account next spring. Ewart drove down to Mc Kenzies this afternoon he brought the 2 children up, as they intend going to Guelph tomorrow, and they will leave them here till they getting back. TUESDAY 13 An extremely cold day, have heard the thermometer recorded 15 below zero at Guelph. Ewart & his mother started off to Guelph about ½ after six this morning they took all the poultry and drove round by Mc Kenzies, they also came home, calling that way so as to take them home. they had not very good sale for their fowls, from 8 to 9¢ for the turkeys and 5¢ for the geese. there seemed to be a glut in the market. I had a very busy day at �home, had all the chores to do and had to clean out all the pigs besides, also shovelled snow for Maggie to get her washing hung up. it was pretty late before they returned home long after dark. WEDNESDAY 14 The cold keeps up very steady, but I think it has given way a little this evening. we don't attempt to do any work outside of the buildings. it is very seldom such a spell of real hard winter weather has visited the country in the past 30 years, so early in the season. I was cutting up some wood in the wood shed and fixing up the pig house so as to keep the pigs warm, cleaning them out and bedding them. Ewart has been trimming up the steer and fixing round he drove over to Kerrs to adjust an overlook in the mail and brought home our 2 ewes from Duffields. {Margin} extra chores - Ewart drove over to R. J. Kerrs. - brought home the 2 Ewes from Duffields. DECEMBER THURSDAY 15 1898 Frosty and cold but more moderate than what has prevailed for some time. Wm. Tindal came along to day and we have worked all day at the pig house. the days are very short now. I think it was fully ½ after 8 this morning before he started work and it is too dark to work any longer than about 5 oclock P.M. which makes a very short day. Ewart and I had the breast log cut out and otherwise prepared the right hand side of the passage for going to work on the pens, we got the one pen built and partly prepared the others, but the time is so short that there can't be much done. FRIDAY 16 Continues very wintry, the frost is pretty kean and not any melting of snow through the day. Wm. Tindal has been again at work to day but did not finish up yet. we have now the two pens built, but there is the greater part to do yet to the last pen. I divided up the nine hogs to day put the 3 fattening hogs into one of the new pens, which leaves the ground clear for finishing up the whole of the pens. Maggie and Ewart took a drive over to Mc Kenzies this evening. old Mrs Cutting has been disturbed an evening or so ago with noises round her house and a pane of glass was broken. John Mc Kenzie got up and investigated but could see no trace of footsteps around the buildings, and as there is lots of snow, no person could come there without leaving their tracks, it is a mystery. �SATURDAY 17 Cold moderated considerably, but still wintry enough. Wm. Tindal has been again at work to day. we finished up the pens and did some other extras. we cut the window sash smaller and hung it on hinges so that we can now turn it up and throw out the manure then, which we did to day. Tindal also made a box and spout for holding the hog feed which is to be joined to the big box above which is to hold the feed. we opened up the floor to day and put up the old organ box. I paid Tindal 2 dollars which, with the 40¢ overpaid last time pays up in full for these last 3 days work, 80¢ per day enough for these short days. {Margin} Ewart took 660 lbs wheat 5 bags included Harrison and fall wheat half and half. got 410 lbs of flour and 230 lbs off at 20 lbs short of original weight - paid one dollar for grinding - finished the hog pens to day - paid Tindal in full to date Sunday 18 A fine day. Margaret & I, as usual, have kept close to the house all day. I have read my eyes tired. Ewart & Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained at Everton until evening when Ewart drove down again and brought her home. DECEMBER MONDAY 19 1898 A dissagreeable east wind blowing which increased in cold up to noon. we rose a little early this morning and did up all the chores by breakfast time. we then took up the tub and other things in the cutter to Duffields and drove up our 3 pigs on foot. it was a very cold job but we killed and dressed the 3 of our own and 6 of theirs and were done about one oclock. we weighed ours, which are very light 105, 129, 136. they were from the sow I bought of Barber in Guelph and didn't thrive and grow as they ought, they were well fed and attended. Duffields were much younger and would likely average about 180. I paid Henry Duffield one dollar to day for the keep & privilege of our 2 ewes running with his this last month and his young prize ram. {Margin} killed our pigs, along with Henry Duffields - paid a dollar to Henry Duffield for use of ram. TUESDAY 20 A very soft turn of the weather, rain has fallen the most of the day. Ewart's hand & wrist has been quite sore to day from the effects of a scald he got yesterday, while I was emptying a pail of hot water into the scalding tub his hand came in contact with the �flowing water. Henry Duffield was here a while to day and as I was cutting up the pork he chipped in and showed me how he cut it up by taking out the back bone. I got it all nicely cut up and all salted this evening. Willie came from Guelph last night and on account of the rain he is staying here all day. we killed 8 turkeys to day, and 5 geese, including our big gobler which we are preparing for our own Christmas dinner. it is cooler a little this evening and we intend going to Guelph tomorrow if the weather is favourable. Willie, Ewart and their mother drove to Everton this evening and sold 4 geese 5¢ per lb taking trade. {Margin} Mrs Mark Sutton taken to Guelph hospital this evening, or rather late at night. our folks met them going in. WEDNESDAY 21 Very little, if any, below freezing point, but Mother and I hitched "Doc" to Johny's cutter and drove to Guelph taking the 7 turkeys and a basket of eggs, (10 doz & a half) @ 20¢ per doz. $2.10. sold 4 turkeys @ 9¢ and 3 to Mc Crea @ 8½¢ and got an order on Mc Donald for $2.80. I got a common wearing under coat for $3.00 and paid the 20¢ in cash. we drove up to Willie's house on Liverpool Street and had our dinner there and horse fed and attended. John Campbell was there, also Edmund Tovell, who is boarding with them. Ed, has not yet opened out his show rooms, but is engaged, so far, in finding out those in need of machines (mowers & binders) and getting their promise to deal with him if he can suit them better than anyone else. they promise to wait and see the machines before buying elsewhere. {Margin} the turkey we keep for our Christmas cheer weighs about 31 lbs. he is a fine bird. - Guelph market to day with 7 turkeys. DECEMBER THURSDAY 22 1898 Very unpleasant weather, very soft and the most of the afternoon it rained pretty heavy. it is rather a pity the weather has taken that bad turn to day, as the Everton people will be badly dissapointed, no doubt, if the receipts from their tea meeting and social fall very short on that account. I made up my mind not to go to it some time ago, but wished all the rest to go. Mother also stopt at home however on account of the weather. Maggie and Ewart went to it, they charged 20¢ per head admittance, and Maggie has baked largely for it, of course she goes in free, but whoever else would go will have to foot the bill. Charles Rogers went down this evening with George Mc Williams. FRIDAY 23 �An improvement in the weather, but nothing to boast of yet, we are having a good deal of rather unpleasant weather, changeable and windy. we are not able to get along with much work excepting the usual chores, feeding and cleaning and otherwise tending the stock. Ewart & Maggie went down again to Everton this evening, their Mother also went along with them to attend a supplementary social. they thought they had better hold another to night on account of the small attendance last night caused by the bad weather. the fee was 5¢ to night. Auntie Kate's sent up word that some of them will be up tomorrow to attend our "reunion" on Monday. Charlie Rogers went down to Glen Williams to see his freinds and intends returning Monday evening. {Margin} Ewart took 6 bags chop to the mill 30¢ grinding, and $1.70 worth shorts $2.00 paid - alone to night. Mother, Ewart & Maggie at Everton supplementary social - Charlie Rogers away to Glen Williams. SATURDAY 24 Moderately cold, but a little windy and rough. I have had all the work on my hands to day as Ewart went early to Guelph this morning. he is changing his rifle for a smaller one, and he has long laid out to go in and see the Christmas display. I had to hurry up my work and get things ready for the evening work after my return from Rockwood. I got away about 2 oclock P.M. to meet the Georgetown freinds. the train was due, I think, about 2.30. it was late however, and just came in as I got there about 3 oclock. there was just James & Kate. the young folks are staying to look after things. Joe has a new fad on hand and is expecting a busy time. I forget its high Falutin name. {Margin} Ewart away to Guelph - I drove to Rockwood and met James Moore and Kate at the station Sunday 25 A little more Sunshine to day, and finer, but wintry. Auntie Kate went to Everton meeting with Ewart & Maggie in the forenoon & James stayed at home with me. we all remained at home but Ewart who {illegible} went to Everton in the evening and brought up Eddie Abbott. we all took a walk over to Johny's and spent a pleasant while there. DECEMBER MONDAY 26 1898 Quite a wintry day, not extremely cold, but very little sunshine and the roads heavy from recent blowings, the wind sprung up this evening again and made it rough and unpleasant. all our freinds came to hand about noon to day and were ready in their �place for their Christmas dinner. Eddie Abbott drove our team to Everton and brought up Sarah & Catherine Robertson (Grace is at Oakville on account of her nephew's illness) the 2 Mrs Abbotts, James & Nettie, and Auntie Janet, Mary & Mrs Seytone, Uncle Thos. Tolton, Hanah & Archie, Emerson & Alice, Charles Rogers, who came up from Glen Williams this morning. John & Bella and children, Willie & Jeenie from Guelph, Johny & Lizzie, Auntie Kate & James and Geo. Loree afternoon, making 31 all told with ourselves & Bella's children. we had a very pleasant time in social chat and singing &c. Mr Seytone as usual entertained with his usual quota of stories. the turkey & goose were well cooked and fine. other things seemed equally so and well enjoyed by the company. a general break up took place about ten oclock, a number going away much earlier. Willie & Jeenie, Emerson Tolton & Alice among them. {Margin} Family and other freinds Reunion - Christmas dinner & supper - the names of the guests TUESDAY 27 A very windy and rather dissagreeable day - the wind blew high last night which has caused considerable drifting of snow and drifting up of the roads, it is somewhat unusual to have such blustery and cold wintry weather so early in the season. James & Kate had a good deal of watching of the wind and drifting this forenoon and had almost made up their minds to remain another day or two, although being very anxious to get home, we thought perhaps the roads might be worse before getting better however, and Ewart started off with them with the double team and sleigh about 3 oclock, and called at Everton for Auntie Janet, who went with them. the roads were better than Ewart expected and he got back home about ½ past 5. I paid Kate 5 dollars as interest. {Margin} stormy day. - drove to Rockwood with the Moores - 5 dollars paid. WEDNESDAY 28 Frosty and cold last night and this morning. 1 below zero when I looked at the thermometer this morning. the wind fell through the night and the moon shone particularly clear. it was with difficulty I did up some little fixing around, the frost was so kean as to bite the fingers pretty sharp. Dougald Robertson and wife paid us a visit this afternoon and had tea with us. George Abbott also came along about the same time and also had tea with us. Maggie went to the Ospringe Social this evening. Ewart drove down to Everton in the evening and got some of the papers. very beautiful clear moonshine these evenings. �DECEMBER THURSDAY 29 1898 Mild and thawing to day. the snow has gone very considerably this afternoon. Ewart drove out to day with "Doc" he got a shoe put on him at Everton (hind) he drove round by Mc Kenzies. Bella is away to Wm. Suttons for a day or two. I have been doing up the chores alone, and fixed up the ladder in the pig house. we had R. J. Kerr, wife & family and his two sisters this evening on a visit. they did not leave till after 11 oclock FRIDAY 30 Thawing this forenoon, but before noon it became clearer and colder and was not long in freezing. we had the turkeys starved for killing, but on account of the soft turn of the weather we fed them this morning. we made up our minds however to kill them after all. and they cut open their breasts and took out the {illegible}. they killed and dressed Lizzie's geese (7 I think) and then she helped them to kill and dress their 14 turkeys, they had a very busy afternoon. Ewart went to Robert Mortons and helped them saw wood this afternoon, I am preparing to go to the train in the morning for Meaford, going by way of Rockwood & Georgetown. Sending three dollars to Erin for A.O.U.W. Assmts. 50¢ overplus last time. {Margin} Assmts. remitted A.O.U.W. Meaford. SATURDAY 31 A very cold day. the frost was kean last night and continued so all day. Ewart and I rose early this morning and Ewart drove me to Rockwood to the 6.24 train we had just about an hour to make the train, but although "Doc" was very smooth shod and the roads icy, we were there on time, the train was ½ an hour late. I had my breakfast at James Moores and started north from the junction at 9.50 A.M. went by Allandale and arrived at Meaford at 2 P.M. found the freinds all well. Rachel Sunter was at the Monitor Office and took word home that I was at Meaford. Johny drove to Guelph with the sleigh to day taking Lizzie and his Mother along with their poultry. Millman brought Lizzies geese at 5½¢ per lb and our 13 turkeys at 9¢ - 131 = $11.72. 7¢ off for one Willie got that was crooked in the breast. {Margin} Meaford & Georgetown - account of the trip. I up to Meaford - Guelph Market - Turkeys and Geese Meaford. Sunday / New year's day �Wintry day. there is much more snow here than in Eramosa. quite cold to day. Jamie drove to Alex. with his horse and cutter and waited dinner with us after which, we drove (Alex and us) to his home and after spending a pleasant afternoon and partaking of a Turkey Supper we returned to Meaford, Jamie driving us in his cutter. {Margin} Jamie's house at supper. he drives us there and back to Meaford. {Transcriber's note - William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.} Meaford, Monday January 2nd 1899. There is a busy and exciting time over the elections here to day. I have been back and forth from Alex. office and house. Alex's girls, (only Ella who was home yesterday) were at home. we had a very pleasant time. I called to see David Mitchells folks, David was so taken up with the elections that I did not see him. a farmer from Bertha's school section called at the house and took her to her boarding place there, she commences to teach tomorrow. Tuesday 3rd {January 1899} Not quite so cold. I had quite a walk around Meaford this forenoon. Alex. has been collecting all the information about the election. Jamie walked to Meaford this forenoon and had dinner with us at Alex. after which we bid the freinds good bye at the house and walked together to the Railway Station, where the train started exactly at 3 P.M. the train on reaching Allandale, backed up to Barrie, and afterwards ran down to Georgetown on time. 7.40 P.M. the train for the west went up about an hour before, not connecting. I stayed at Auntie Kates all night. found that Joe had exhibited his Show on Monday night, which proved a bad night, on account of other attractions in the town. Wednesday 4th {January 1899} A very rainy night in the past. this morning as wet as ever and continued so all day. we did not attempt to do any other work than to attend to the wants of the stock. Thursday 5th {January 1899} �Froze up again last night, and all the ground around is in a glitt of ice. Johny cut some straw this afternoon, we have got 2 new knives for the straw cutter and Johny put them on, the horse power seems to go finely since being wooded Friday 6th {January 1899} Rather a snowy day. not a heavy fall but keeping at it slightly making it uncomfortable outside. Maggie and Charles Rogers took a drive down to Mc Kenzie's together Saturday 7th {January 1899} A terrific day for wind and although there is not much snow falling yet what there is, keeps driving before the wind and drifting around the buildings and behind the fences. it has been very cold also. Charles Rogers accompanied George Mc Williams to Guelph to day, he visited Willie and saw Annie Sunter. Alfred Duffield also was with them. took away the sow from the young pigs. "Possessions vanish and opinions change, And passions hold a fluctuating seat. But, subject neither to eclipse nor wane, Duty remains." Wordsworth. Sunday 8th {January 1899} Wind moderated but continues very cold. Maggie and Ewart accompanied by Charles Rogers drove the cutter to Everton this forenoon to meeting. Mother and I kept close to home, it is the warmest and most hospitable place these cold days. Monday 9th {January 1899} Somewhat stormy to day, and very cold. these days are so cold that we do not look much round for work beyond doing up the feeding and other chores. I drove to Everton this afternoon and got a bag of shorts for which I paid 70¢ took a turkey to Mary, she paid 75¢ for it. John Mc Kenzie was to Guelph to day with a load of oats. I met him coming home at about ½ past 3. he got 29½¢ per Bushel. Maggie & her Mother and I paid our first visit to the Wilsons this evening, had a pleasant time. January 1899 �Tuesday 10th Frosty and sharp but pleasant day, sunshine and not windy. Bella and the children have visited with us to day. John has been helping Usherwood to thresh to day. A messenger brought word this last evening to Johnys of the death of Jago's child at Brofts, Rockwood. Lizzie drove down there to day. Johny made up Stewart's mixture for washing the cattle for lice and washed them this afternoon, there was enough left to do ours and I washed them this afternoon. the horse (King) is unwell this evening, I drenched him with salt and soda and afterwards with L. oil. Wednesday 11th {January 1899} Extremely cold last night, frost 10 degrees below zero. it has been very cold and frosty all day. King seemed to be easier this morning than he was through the night, and steadily improved through the day. I drenched him again this forenoon with another bottle of Linseed oil and 2 or 3 bottles of warm water. he objected badly at being drenched and would hardly let it down. I then put it into one of his nostrils and succeeded better, he could not help himself and swallowed it down. Albert Ramsay was here to day looking at our sheep, he is inspecting sheep as a Gov't official, in case of the "scale" prevailing. Thursday 12th {January 1899} Milder to day, has the appearance of a thaw coming. Margaret went to Everton this morning to visit among the freinds. the Abbotts were prepared to go visiting at Blacks and Mother would not allow them to stay, so she went to the Robertsons and afterwards to Marys where they had quite a gathering of freinds in the evening. our folks were there and I was alone all evening reading the papers which were brought to hand by Henry Duffield. I killed the ram lamb for our own use he is a nice piece of mutton. "King" seems to be about all right again. Friday 13th {January 1899} (sow away) Rain to day, which increased as the afternoon advanced, this thaw is taking the snow rapidly away and if it should freeze soon there will be very icy and slippy footing. Ewart and I cleaned up 5 bags of goose wheat, also about the same of peas, but the peas will have to be put through the second time to take split ones out of them. I �intend taking them to Guelph and expect to deal with Thorp for corn to fatten the pigs. Ewart took the old white sow over to R. J. Kerr's to day. Saturday 14th {January 1899} Rather cold and stormy to day, the wind has been high and some snow has been driven before it, but not enough to make any difference in the sleighing which is now very poor, the frost is rather slight too. this changeable weather is very unpleasant and unhealthy. I had a cold job helping Johny this afternoon to put in 2 new arms into the horse power. Ewart and I put more peas through the mill and then put it all through the second time in order to take out the splits. Sunday 15th {January 1899} A very fine day, and little frost, the fields are about bare of snow again. Ewart & Maggie have been at Everton. Maggie remained from 1st time. Charlie Rogers came and bade us good bye this afternoon, he intends leaving tomorrow morning for home. January 1899 Monday 16th A frosty cold day. Ewart and I had to hustle up with the work to day as we had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon. we took the team and it went much better than when we had only the one team on, we were much troubled with a key slipping out on the feed wheel, however we got a nice pile cut. Tuesday 17th {January 1899} A fine day, but frosty and cold through the night. Ewart and I went to the bush and cut down a number of trees to be ready to cut up into stove wood, we intend getting a few hands on some day to cut them up. on going down to the bush I noticed that Robert Jestin had cut down the elm tree I had reserved for a building stick. on going home at dinner time I called that way to see about it. he gave me much abuse and used much blasphemous language for my trouble and, also caught me by the throat and proceeded to squeeze and choke me. I forbid him taking away the stick and took Fredie for witness �that I did so. before the matter is settled likely I shall have to take the case to the courts. he is a desperately bad man. Wednesday 18th {No diary entry} 28 Symond for ice cutting $1.14 CASH ACCOUNT - March Received / Paid 4 - Beef to Maikens $6.25 - Hoskins 75¢ - McCallum 1.65 8.65 4 - J.S. Webb $2.15 Mrs Abbott $1.00 3.15 7 - Wm. Barber and John Weatherston for threshing 7.50 10 - Empty Syrup Barrell for pickling beef 0.25 11 - Hoes &c. at Tolton's Auction Sale 0.45 12 - Settled with Willie Abbott in full to date 0.85 12 - Buggie fixing at Robertson & 3 lbs nails Marshalls 0.20 June 4 1898 - Johny paid on rent for 1897 120.00 July 2 Johny paid on rent 20.00 Aug. 24 paid back to Johny five dollars out of forgoing amount ($5.00) 140.00 5.00 135.00 1895 & 1896 Johnys a/c $88.00 paid 149.50 for rent Thom Sunter left April 27, 1883 {Blank page} �{Transcriber's note - In pencil with crossouts and additions. Right margin blurred and partially illegible. Appears to be a draft, perhaps for a newspaper article.} Silver Wedding A most pleasant and enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent at the residence of Mr & Mrs David Robertson near Ospringe, on Friday the 24th inst. on the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding day. about 130 or more invited guests were present, the older portion of the company arrived early in the afternoon, as many principally {composed of} freinds & relatives from the neighbourhood and quite a number from a distance, Toronto, Georgetown, Oakville, Nelson and other distant places providing their {quota}. Mr & Mrs Robertson spared neither labour nor expense in providing accomodation and decoration for this large company, and a splendid early and late spread was heartily partaken of in the commodious hall prepared for the occasion. in the early part of the evening Ospringe String Band discoursed most charming music for the entertainment of all. vocal and other instrumental music was also finely rendered by different individuals, & appropriate speeches were also made by James Kirkwood Esq. ex M.P.P., Rev. Mr Yewell of Everton, Wm. Tovell and others. the presents were numerous, costly and beautiful, and had a dazzling appearance on the table. at a later hour the younger members of the party hall was cleared and the younger members of the party tripped the "light fantastic toe" until the "Wee Sma' hours" the music being provided by the Ospringe String Band and others. Mr and Mrs Robertsons many friends wish for them many happy returns of their wedding anniversary and when the time of their "Golden Wedding" arrives, that no sorrow or trouble will prevent them from enjoying that occasion as well and as fully as they have done the present . {2 blank pages} Recipe for our Pills (Morrisons) No. 2. one ½ ounce each of the following, or equal quantities of Gamboge best Turkey Rhubarb Senna Jallap �Colocynth No. 1. equal quantities of Aloes Senna Rhubarb White Rosin Ginger For God has marked each sorrowing day And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long years of bliss shall pay, for all his Children suffer here. Wm. Cullen Bryant. This above all; to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day; Thou cans't not then be false to any man. Shakespeare. 1898 Sept 5 Johny got 583 lbs fall wheat for sowing 1898 Sept 5 Johny borrowed 2 bags oats 77 & 88 lbs = 165 Sept 13 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 79 Sept 16 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 76 Sept 19 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 79 Oct 8 Johny borrowed 1 bag oats 77 & 88 lbs = 84 483 8th May. 1899. Settled & squared to date with Johny for the above wheat and oats charging. Carried from Diary for 1897 John McKenzie in Account with Wm. Sunter �Date $ ¢ 1898 Oct 30 Ass'm't & dues paid 2 00 Nov 28 Ass'm't 1 50 Dec 28 Ass'm't 1 50 1899 Jan 26 Ass'm't & dues paid 2 00 Feb 28 Ass'm't 1 50 March 31 Ass'm't 1 50 April Ass'm't & dues 2 00 May Ass'm't 1 50 June Ass'm't 1 50 July Ass'm't & dues 2 00 August Ass'm't 1 50 Sep. Ass'm't 1 50 Oct. Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Nov. Ass'm't & De Capita Tax 2 00 Dec Ass'm't 1 50 1900 Jan Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Feb Ass'm't 1 50 March Ass'm't 1 50 April Ass'm't & dues 2 00 May Ass'm't 1 50 June Ass'm't 1 50 July Ass'm't & dues 2 00 August Ass'm't and Special Ass'm't 3 00 (for S. African soldiers) Sep. Ass'm't 1 50 Oct Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Nov. Ass'm't 1 50 Dec 1 Ass'm't 1 50 Dec 5 loaned cash 2 00 Jan 26 Flour (Goldies) 100 lb 1 85 �Jan 26 Cash paid 5 15 1901 Jan Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Feb Ass'm't 1 50 March Ass'm't 1 50 April Ass'm't & dues 2 00 May Ass'm't 1 50 goose wheat for seed 1 74 June Ass'm't 1 50 Alex. Mc Gregor's interest paid 6 00 July Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Aug. Ass'm't 1 50 Sep. Ass'm't 1 50 Oct Ass'm't & dues 2 00 Nov. Ass'm't 1 50 Dec Ass'm't 1 50 82 74 contra 71 43 $ 11 31 1898 $ ¢ Oct overpaid last month in charging money 1 00 1899 Jan Paid cash for Jan. Ass'm't & dues 2 00 April Paid cash for April ass'm't & dues 2 00 Oct. 30th paid cash on account 5 00 1900 Feb 19 paid cash on account 5 00 March 29th paid cash on account 5 00 June 2 paid cash on account 5 00 Sept 2 paid cash on account 5 00 1901 Jan 4 cash to pay our taxes 20 00 April 18 13 Bus. & 8 lbs barley @ 45¢ 5 93 July 3 cash on account 8 00 �Nov. 3 pigs 7 50 $ 71 43 Account Carried to Diary for 1902 Recipe for scratches on horses - white Rosin & Saltpetre equal parts, 3 consecutive mornings and 3 without, until 9 dozes are taken. Doze, a Table spoonful mixed in mash or soft food. Recipe for making the old 'Morrison" Pills No 2. Equal quantities of Colocynth, Gambogo, Senna, Jalap, Rhubarb, all powdered - for a half ounce of each put in 2 teaspoonfuls of sugar, in water sufficient to make dough for pill. warm and be careful not to use too much water. {Published entry - COMMERCIAL LAW} {Published entry - CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA.} {Published entry - CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA (CONTINUED); FOREIGN POSTAL TABLE; POSTAL RATES} For more information on William Sunter, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Sunter Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Eramosa Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DAILY JOURNAL 1898</span></h2> <p>18938</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This is the inside of the cover and contains a 1893 full year calendar and 1894 for the months January to April}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p>DAILY {hand written signature Mr. William Sunter} JOURNAL</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1898.</p> <p></p> <p><br /> Toronto PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following headings: Eclipses, 1893 Fixed and Movable Festivals, &amp; C. Bank Holidays Terms and Sittings of Courts List of Sundays in 1893 Interest tables Valuable Information for Business men Value of foreign coins}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Signature Wm. Sunter}</p> <p>DIARY, 1898.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine winter day. frosty and cold but only moderately. Johny and I drove up to Oustic in the afternoon and voted for the old Council, the Reeve &amp; deputy went in by acclammation. Sorry, however to learn that Dougald McGregor has been run out. John Dickieson, A. McNab, and Noah Sunley have been elected. Willie drove out from Guelph this evening he is staying all night with us, Maggie has visited at William Theakers - this afternoon. I paid John McKenzie ten dollars on the note he holds against me for new cow, he is paying his half yearly rent to Alex r McKinnon. {in margin} Voting at Oustic - paid to John McKenzie ten dollars</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3 4</span></h2> <p>A fine winter day. rather cold. Margaret and I drove to Guelph today, leaving home about ten o'clock and getting in about noon. we did some business before driving down to Willies, where we afterwards went and fed our horse (Fred) and had our dinners. I settled up in full with Penfolds for the paint &amp; C for the house $16.29 - Mother purchased some dry goods. I got my watch fixed from lapping on hair spring at Savages, he did not charge anything. getting my spectacles changed at Pringles. We heard while in Guelph of a terrible catastrophe which happened at London last night. The City Hall floor, second flat, gave away and precipitated a house full of people to the flat below, and some to the cellar. Killing some 28 outright, and maiming between 150 and 200, it is an awful Calamity. {in margin} Guelph shopping - terrible accident at London last night. Electors congregated in City Hall smash through the floor and many killed and injured - Settlement {in }full for pair.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 5</span></h2> <p>A fine day softened in considerably besides doing up the ordinary work we bagged up 2 bags of peas for Johny (234 lbs) the balance of what I owed him and also 290 lbs including bags for John Webb, which I borrowed from him. I hitched up the team and took them all home after dinner after which I drove up to the saw mill, Gow &amp; McLean's to get some beach plante for making big troughs. They had not the lumber I expected as it was not very suitable and they offered to prepare some for me I came home without any. Bella and the children rode down with me and remained for the evening when John and James Green drove down for them. They had their colt hitched to the sleigh. David Webb and Eddie Abbott are here to night visiting they are staying all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_5_6_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 5 6 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Epiphany_--.28Quebec.29_Friday_6_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Epiphany --(Quebec) Friday 6 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 5 6 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day almost mild enough to melt the snow but it does not thaw much, if any I have had the most of the cattle &amp; stock to attend to to day, the Boys and Ewart have had quite a bit of sport to day. Ewart hitched up the colt (Maude) and drove down to Everton for the mail the boys went with him and did not return. Willie called in about 8 o'clock P.M. on his way to Guelph he has cut the axles of eleven rigs I think since he left here on Tuesday morning last, we have had a hard job to teach the calves to drink, but they have come in pretty well at last. the youngest one was not so troublesome but the oldest was very bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Epiphany --(Quebec) Friday 6 7</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. beautiful sunshine which is making the snow some scarcer. I have had a very busy day. Ewart was up early this morning and did the most of the feeding himself before breakfast he then went over to Johnys to help him so that they could get away to Guelph. Johny and him started off for Guelph about 8:30. and returned by way of Rockwood so as to pay the taxes $34 odds he paid the whole excepting five dollars that I gave him. Mrs. Peavoys also $1.04, Johny has sold his hogs to Simpson to be deliverd next Wednesday. it was from Simpson he got the money to pay the taxes. there is quite a surprise party at Bellas to night. Ewart &amp; Maggie are there. they are mostly the Everton young people. I half soled Maggie's shoes today, and repaired her mothers. I have had all the care of the stock on me besides and watered Johny's young cattle. by tying and untying. {in margin} Johny and Ewart at Guelph to day - Called by Rockwood to pay taxes. repairing shoes to day. and all the choring to do.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7 8</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather. Ewart had a bad night in the past from Neuralgia in his face. Maggie and him were very late at McKenzies party. I have had the most of the choring on my hands in consequence. I have been working at our cutter some fixing stuffing of the back and putting on the plush rim round the edge of seat. Ewart helped me. John Webb and Mistress paid us a visit this afternoon and evening. they remained with us till about ten oclock. we played awhile at the new "Star" cards that Ewart bought lately.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. the weather this week has been uncommonly fine the winter is getting along, and time passing away in the midst of pleasant weather. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been twice at Everton, Mother &amp; I drove down to see the Robertsons, they wish me to write their father's obituary for publication in Mercury.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. and mild. really we are having extraordinary weather for the middle of winter. Ewart and I bagged up 16 bags of the mixed grain out of the no 1 Bin, and cleaned it out. Ewart took it to the mill afternoon starting away pretty sharp after getting an early dinner. he returned with the grist and was home in fair time. we paid 80 cts for the chopping. I have been busy drafting out an obituary of Uncle Duncan. this afternoon and Ewart and Maggie drove down after night to singing school and mailed the letter to the Mercury office.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10 11</span></h2> <p>A raw east wind blows to day and a change in the weather seems impending. we emptied the 24 bags of chopped stuff into the bins to day. filling the 3 feed bins in the passage in front of the cattle and putting the balance into the No 4 bin in the granery. we changed the pulper from the passage into the turnip house, it is much handier. Johny &amp; Ewart hitched up our team to the sleigh and put Robert McWilliams stock rack on to it so as to be ready for tomorrow morning to start early for Guelph with Johny's pigs. I got 2 planks (cedar) 12 feet long, 2 1/2 thick, 10 inches wide and 2 15 inches wide, also 2 10 feet long, 10 inches wide, for making a floor for a pen to help the sows in the cattle stable.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11 12</span></h2> <p>Raining this morning a little when we got up. which increased as the day wore on. I was astir early this morning and went over to Johny's right away to help him with his pig. he had things fairly well forward and we loaded up and was off to Guelph at about 1/2 past seven. the hogs rode splendidly and the roads were much better for the sleigh than we expected. the rain seemed to draw out the frost and made a glit of ice on the surface and the sleigh clipped finely. the ten hogs weighed 2175 lbs. at $4.85 made $105.46 we had a dissagreeable ride home in the rain and arrived back shortly after dark. I was very sorry to find. when I came home, that my spectacles were not in my coat pocket as I expected. I had the glasses changed at Pringles and thought to get them all right in my pocket but, I must have missed the pocket when thinking there were going into it and thereby slipped onto the ground. quite a heavy storm of thunder and lightening this evening. there is a bright fire down by Everton and may be a building burning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_12_13_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 12 13 1898</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_13_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_1415"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 1415</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext"></span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday15_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday15 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 12 13 1898</span></h2> <p>Cleared up today and things have dried up considerably as there is some little frost again. Ewart and I have been busy fixing up things around and gathering together the lumber necessary for building. in the cattle stable , a couple of pens for the 2 sows which are getting near their time for pigging. we put in all the posts (6 or 7) and nailed on some of the lumber. I was anxious to get it as nearly completed as possible so that we could get the sows into them by Saturday. which I hoped to be able to get done then after getting through with the threshing at Robert Mortons which, I expect, will take till Saturday noon. we were very sorry to learn this morning that Wm Jackson's barn and buildings adjouring and nearly all the contents were burnt last night they were struck by the lightening. there were 8 head of cattle burnt. all his horses (4) and some 16 head of cattle, and sheep &amp; hogs were saved. his stock is being distributed and cared for by neighbours. Mrs McWilliams and her neice Mrs Rea have been visiting here to day. {in margin} Jersey Cow had a calf this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13 14</span></h3> <p>A little dull to day, but mild although sufficently cold to keep the ground hard and clean. I rose a little earlier than usual and helped with our feeding before getting breakfast and going to the threshing at Robert Mortons they started to thresh at sharp 8 oclock, just as I was rising the hill towards the Barn the horses started to go round. I helped in the straw all day and they put through pretty good quantity. they did not rush the threshing but moved along very steadily and never stopped but when moving the seperator forward on the floor. Ewart has had all the work and care of the place to day while I was away Johny was at the threshing with his team.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 1415</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline"></span></h3> <p>Quite a little fall of snow last night and some fell to day. we continued the threshing till we finished it up at a little before 12 oclock to day. Robert kept on the machine to do some chopping this afternoon. I offered to stay and help him at that this afternoon, but I was glad he did not need me as I wished to finish up get the 2 pig pens completed in the Cattle stable and get the sows into them which Ewart and I did after I returned home. I requested the McWilliams, who were to Guelph to day. to enquire at Pringles, about my spectacles and failing there to enquire also at Dr. Drydens, and the Central Hotel. they failed to hear of them. they called at the wrong hotel however, so that we have yet a chance ( although small) of hearing of them at the Central. I paid six dollars to Ed Fovell as interest on the note against me. {in margin} paid Ed Fowle six dollars as interest</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday15 16</span></h2> <p>Wintry but only moderately cold. the sleighing is on again although it is very thin. Maggie and Mary came back to dinner from Church. Ewart did not go in the forenoon but he drove down with Mary &amp; Maggie in the evening. Mother and I stayed at home all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 1617 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine winter day. the snow is not wasting but it has not been very cold. at night the frost is reaner, I hung up the porn to dry to day. I also fixed up the gutter in the cattle stable this forenoon. it had got badly out of condition from sometime past, our young white sow pigged last night and had, the bad luck of losing the half of her litter. She had eight, , that number would have done very well for her first litter but for the half of them to be lying dead was too much altogether. I am now sorry that I did not stay up with her until she had her pigs, in which case they might have been saved. I think they likely strayed away from her in the pen and got chilled. the 4 that is left seems hearty. Willie drove out from Guelph. he &amp; I skidded the balance of his barn logs this afternoon, Johny killed a pig this afternoon. {in margin} Sleighing again - hung up the pork to dry - young wh{ite} sow pigged - fixing up cattle stable - Willie out from Guelph I helped him skid his logs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17 18</span></h2> <p>A very misty day, the hoar frost is chowing on all exposures. it is mild too and I think, we may expect a change of some kind soon, in addition to the ordinary chores I had an extra cleaning out of the pig pen, and splitting some wood in the wood shed. Ewart was not much around to day, until after dinner that he made a little sleigh for Nellie McKenzie. Bella was here with the two children the most of the day. Ewart was skating forenoon and then Maggie and he went off with the McWilliams to a party held at Mr McWilliams. Margaret and I drove to Everton after tea and took some things to the Smallhorns. Mrs S has been very poorly for a long time and we took a few dainties as well as some plain food for them. I got the loan of Shakespears works for a reading. I sent away a letter to Brother Alex Meaford. {in margin} Hoar frost - Bella and her little family visiting here - Margaret &amp; I drove to Everton this evening at Smallhorns - extra chores to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18 19</span></h2> <p>One of the most beautiful days of the season, bright sunshine and mild, the snow, in the shade, has not wasted much, but in the sunshine it has gone with a rush. we hear that a storm is raging in the northwest and that we may expect a storm soon. I hitched up the horses &amp; sleigh and drove up to Gow &amp; McLean's saw mill taking Mother to Bella's where she stayed all day. I bought from Gow red beach lumber for making pig troughs. 7 pieces, 2 inch planks. 6 inches wide and 3 planks 14 inches wide, 168 feet = 168 cts. paid. I stopt it McKenzie and had dinner on my way home. Johny &amp; I brought over the horse power on the stone boat with our team. Ewart drove to Everton with the Colt and cutter this afternoon. I drove up for Mother after night Uncle Thomas was there and I stopt awhile to have a chat. he had come to meet Emerson who was working in Albert's place at the Mill. {in margin} "Pet Day" Gone &amp; McLeans saw mill to got 168 fee paid $1.68 Margaret visit at McKenzies brought over horse power in order to cut straw</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_19_20_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 19 20 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_20_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 19 20 1898</span></h2> <p>Raining almost incessantly the entire long day. I had intended to cut straw to day. but we could not as much as get the horse power set on account of the wet. Ewart and I had rather an unpleasant job fixing the eve troughs in the cattle Shed. the brackets gave way and 2 lengths came down on us. and in getting them righted again we got pretty wet. John McKenzie drove to Everton with chopped stuff. Bella also went with him to do some trading, they brought the mail for us. the four of our household have spent the evening at John Webbs, we had a pleasant time in social chat, and part of the time in playing the "Star Cards" 2 parties. {in margin} long heavy rain unpleasant job fixing the water spout on eves of shed - at John Webbs on our evening visit -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20 21</span></h2> <p>Froze up again last night and we have once more we have dry footing but it is terribly icy and dangerous to travel over. we set about getting ready for cutting straw. and were hindered badly by not being to find the nuckle for the cutting box. Ewart remembered that Colin took it off so he had to ride down to the Corner to see him. he had laid it away in a nail keg in the shop, after getting every thing (about 3 oclock) the straw wound round the rollers so that we thought we would have to quit but we put through a little hay which seemed to clean the rollers and we had not much trouble afterwards and ran till a guarter past 5. the corn cutting seemed to make the rollers sticky. John McKenzie's folks and ours at home and many others are having a social spree at the Jestin domicile this night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21 22</span></h2> <p>A fine winter's day. mild and pleasant, only that it is very icy for getting around. Margaret &amp; I started for Guelph at about 1/2 past seven this morning. we took "King" &amp; the cutter, we were 2 hours &amp; twenty minutes in going in. King is not the best of our horses for the road but he was sharper shod than the others. this is the first long drive we have given him since having the absess - we had 26 lbs butter. sold a quantity of it at 17¢ per lb, the balance of 16¢ I had a hunt today and find my spex. but made nothing of it. so I bought another pair from Henry at 50¢ who said $1.50 was the usual price but he was take that for them. we had our dinner at Willies, and dealt some with him we met Emerson Tottan &amp; the doctor this morning as we drove down the line. Judson has taken ill and they were concerned about him. paid six dollars to Ed. Tovell as interest on the note he holds against me. {in margin} six dollars paid to Ed. Tovell.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2> <p>A very rough night in the past windy and rainy and snowy. it makes it better footing however and better for driving on. Ewart &amp; Maggie went to meeting this forenoon, Margaret &amp; I drove over to see Jud Tolton, he is a sick boy. and gives cause for alarm. his trouble is Pneumonia and the doctor thinks he is in a critical, state.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. the recent rain and snow falls have covered up the most of the icy roads and a new cover of icy snow has made excellent sleighing, after chores being done Ewart and I drove down to Everton with the Colt ( Maude) and cutter. She drove finely. I sent away a card to Robert Barber, Guelph, telling him that John McKenzie accepted his offer of $5.10 for the pigs. to be delivered a week from next wednesday. I got 2 gallons cole oil at Geo. Marshalls. John Webb was up on a visit this afternoon, he offers me a load of oat straw for feed only stipulating to give back a load of manure, Judson Tolton is not any better to day. he had a bad time last night guite dilerious. Ewart &amp; Maggie are at singing school this evening. I curried down the cattle to day. they seem to be very itchy. likely lice on them. Coal oil and soap is recommended and I mean to try it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24 25</span></h2> <p>Quite windy and snowy which makes it dissagreeable to be driving out in Judson Tolton is very bad these days. his case is a very serious one and if a check is not given to the onward course of the disease I fear there may be bad consequences, the doctor seems to hold out fair hopes, although he allows the case to be serious. Margaret and I drove over to see him this afternoon he is very restless and so delirious that it very difficult to keep him quiet. he is all the time raving about being away from home and he wants to return. Johny was to attend Sam Allens sale this afternoon. it is a very bad day for an auction sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 25 26</span></h2> <p>Calmer and pleasanter to day, and the fall of snow although small has made excellent sleighing. Ewart and I made the sleigh ready, putting on the hay rack and we went down to Webb's and brought a nice load of oat straw. John invited me to get another load on the same terms if I required it. I thanked him and accepted. if the weather is fine we will likely go for the other tomorrow. Willie drove out from Guelph to day. he left his cutter at Robert Jestins and got Robert's light bobs. during the moving time, he took Annie Abbott with him to help them at their moving. no improvement in Judson Toltons condition. he is very delirious and difficult of management. John Dickieson received injuries last night at Rockwood from which he died through the night. his mother and he were coming home from Sam. Allans sale last night when his horse ran away when opposite Livingston's house and spilt him out in the railway crosising. John was left lying partly on the track and the cars took off his arm. and otherwise hurt him. he was taken on the train to Guelph where he died in the hospital. Mrs. Dickieson is also hurt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Thursday_26_27_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Thursday 26 27 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 26 27 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day although colder and frostier. we are having so far, one of the finest winters that I remember of . Ewart and I brought another load of straw from John Webbs John did not show up to day he is suffering from a pain in his neck. he thinks he got cold yesterday. Judson Tolton became worse this afternoon and they drove down for the doctor, he seemed to be a little better in the fore part of the day. Margaret &amp; I drove over there and Albert was just starting for the doctor as we arrived. After the doctor saw him he said he would like to have another doctor brought. so I drove to Everton and telephoned to Dr. McKinnon who soon reponded. I phoned at 7:20, he said he would start in half an hour. he got to our place about 9:30 and I accompanied him over. {in margin} Dr. McKinnon telephoned for to Guelph to come to see Judson Tolton. the doctor called this way and accompanied him over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27 28</span></h2> <p>Rather a cold and frosty day. but pleasant for winter weather. I rode over home this morning along with Albert as he drove the doctor to Everton, we were all night at Toltons. Judson had a bad night, I rode over last night with Dr. McKinnon but he had to go on to Erin Village. I could not get back. poor Judson took a worse turn soon after we left and died about 11 oclock, A.M. they drove over for Mother, and I soon followed. his father, poor Man is feeling the blow very hard. Archie Stephens and Henry has been there nearly all the time of his sickness and is a great comfort to them. they wrote cards and telegraphed to many of the friends. Dr. McCullough stayed over the night and Albert drove him to Everton this morning and I also got a ride home with them. {in margin} Johny returned 696 lbs of oats to day - Judson Tolton died this foremoon -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28 29</span></h2> <p>Cold and frosty. I have had the stock mostly on hand to day. Ewart drove to Everton and had awhile skating we hitched up our cutter at night and Maggie and her Mother and I rode over to Toltons. Ewart hitched up Fred to McWilliams cutter and he and George also drove over, there was a large gathering of freinds and acquaintances there. we stayed awhile and then returned home. Bessie came to day from Mount Forest. and Mary from Barrie. Wm Totlon. Senr was at Thomas' to day - {in margin} not doing anything of consequence - have been over at Toltons</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h2> <p>Keanest frost of the season last night. our thermometor registered 16 below zero. we did up all the feeding and other work a little early this forenoon so as to be promptly on hand for the funeral at 2 oclock. Willie drove out from Guelph with his wife. Colin &amp; Annie Sunter accompanied him. George Lorie and Mary also was here and Maggie rode with them. Ewart rode with Johny &amp; Lizzie. there was a very large funeral - think there must have been about 150 rigs. and so many people that the church building could not accomodate them. Andrew Tolton &amp; wife were there. Ben also and Edward &amp; wife. Dan McMillan &amp; family. Bella McKenzie rode back with me from the grave of Toltons. Ewart returned sooner than I did and got the greater part of the work done up before we arrived. Willie and his company and Geo. Lorie &amp; Mary where with us to tea. {in margin} Funeral of Judson Tolton - large gathering of freinds -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 30 31 1898</span></h2> <p>Very cold, although more moderate than yesterday the wind has been high and has drifted in the snow into the tracks on the road. the sleighing is fine now only that it is a little heavy on account of filling in of the track. I drove over to the Centre inn to meet this other members of the Board of Health, we organized again for the years worn. Mr Auld is the member that was reappointed for the next three years. I was chosen Chairman again for this year. our old white sow pigged this morning and had very bad luck, she had some six or seven pigs and all dead excepting one and that one feeble. John McKenzie got word to day of the sale of the place, so he will have to look out another place again . it is very unpleasant and discouraging for them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Tuesday 31 1</span></h2> <p>A very cold day. the wind has been high and the snow drifting. Willie drove out from Guelph this afternoon he brought Annie Abbott home. She has been helping them to move into their new premises. the old sow is left all alone in her glory again. the weakling pig has gone the way of the rest of the litter. I dont remember of having quite such bad luck before. we dont undertake much more work than attending to the wants of the stock in this untoward weather. the thermometer ranges away down some degrees below zero, and when the wind keeps high it is very dissagreeably cold - {in margin} Willie out from Guelph brought home Annie Abbot Old sow lost all her litter bad luck -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Wednesday 1 2</span></h2> <p>Continues cold and stormy, which increased as the day advanced. Ewart and I got our usual chores done up as early as possible and made ready for cutting straw. John McKenzie &amp; family drove down this morning. John helped us at the cutting all day. we got along fairly well but I felt very cold while driving on the horse power. young Johny Smith was attending the home and stock of McKenzies. it was a cold looking operation to see them start off for home with the children. we are now letting the cows out of the stable, for water, twice a day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Thursday_2_3_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Thursday 2 3 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_3_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 3 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 4 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Johny_took_a_grist_of_chop_to_the_mile_to_day_-_all_went_over_to_Toltons_on_a_visit_this_evening"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Johny took a grist of chop to the mile to day - all went over to Toltons on a visit this evening</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very cold day. the wind has been very high and the roads and surrounding are getting drifted up. Johny drove over in Erin to Barne's for his seed peas, twenty bushels which he pays 60¢ per bushel for, he was lucky in getting them at that price as we hear of the price rising considerably higher. I have been cleaning up the barn and cleaning &amp; bedding pigs &amp;c and also have done some harness repairing. I drove down to Everton for the mail. the roads are quite heavy from the continual drifting of the snow. the thermometer has been recording about 4 below zero. which, with the high wind, makes it very cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3 4</span></h2> <p>Continues cold, but not so severe as we have had in the past number of days. I have rather a bad cold. I suppose from being exposed in the cold. while driving the horses on the horse power. I had however to go at it again. we moved the horse power over to Johnys place to day and got it all ready for work after dinner. we cut just about 2 hours, from 3 to 5, and did very well for the time. the roads are drifting up rather badly the winds have been high and the snow dry. we hear that Allison swung for his crime this morning at Berlin. he was quite callous and indifferent - the minister (Rev. Atkinson) takes credit for making a repentant of him, and ready to wear the Crown, what a Burlesque on the vaunted Christianity of the age. {in margin} cutting straw this afternoon at Johnys - Allison the Galt murderer was hanged this A.M.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 4 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Johny took a grist of chop to the mile to day - all went over to Toltons on a visit this evening</span></h3> <p>Windy to day and considerable drifting of snow. Ewart drove to Everton and got the papers containing the account of the execution of Allison. I had the choring pretty much to see after. Ewart wrenched his back yesterday and is feeling it sore. in drawing over the horse power on the store boat. it slipped off and Johny and he had a hard job getting it loaded again. the 4 of us drove over to Toltens to spend the evening. we took the team and sleigh. the road over there was much flooded in places with drifts. the side road was opened out but hard to get through. and we drove through Tolton's fields. the lane was partially filled.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Fine today. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been at Everton as usual. but Mother and I have kept the place also as usual</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Monday 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. turned much milder than what has been prevailing. Ewart and I bagged up 17 bags mixed grain for chop. and after dinner Ewart drove it to Everton mill for chopping. he was a little late in returning home with it. a number of teams were in ahead of him and he said there was quite a stock of bags to chop after he left. Willie and Mr. Wideman drove out from Guelph to see Willies horse. Willie says the horse suits Mr. Wideman but he wants to exchange another from him and pay the difference. Willie offered to deal that way but there is 20 dollars between them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 7 8</span></h2> <p>Turned soft and very mild towards evening it rained some. Ewart drove Fred in to Guelph to day. Johny and Willie were at him yesterday to go in to day to get his name registered so as to enable him to vote. he had his trip for nothing however. as it only applied to those living in the city. he should have seen after if some time ago when it was attended to in the country. I have had a very busy day at home all alone and having a good deal of work on hand - Margaret and I drove over to R.J. Kerrs to tell him about taking his hogs to Guelph on Thursday. took the card that Simpson Sent. we spent a very pleasant evening with them. there is a wonderful change wrought on the house since I was in it before. John McKenzie down to night getting our sleighs &amp; rack for his pigs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 8 9</span></h2> <p>Still keeps quite soft. and rain fell awhile this morning and a little drizzle up to eleven oclock. I was astir a little early and fed the horses &amp; pigs, so as to have Doc ready when John came down with his load. Johny helped us to road our pig on the sleigh with the rest. John McKenzie had 6 and they weighed the 2000 lbs our sow weighed 220. Barber paid the $57.10 without a word to John = $51.00. I took a fancy for a little sow soon to have pigs that was unloading to Barber. he offered me to exchange at the same price per lb. so I agreed. the little sow weighed 165 lbs. so there was $2.75 coming to me. he was making a mistake in giving me $3.75 but I corrected him. I bought 1/2 an ounce each of the stuff for No 2 pills. 35cts from A. B. Petrie best quality. John and I went to Willies for dinner and fed our horses. Willie drove out to our place coming by Rockwood and lifted a note for John McKenzie and paid his taxes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Thursday_9_10_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Thursday 9 10 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 10 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_11_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 11 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>Very mild but damp and inclined to rain betimes. Willie and Ewart was early up and prepared their teams and sleighs for getting off for Guelph with their load of logs from Geo. Copelands. they started from here about 1/2 past eight, and John McKenzie was in waiting at Copelands quite awile. they did not get loaded up till about 11 oclock and took them till about 3 oclock to get in with their loads. the roads they say were getting very bare of snow especially in coming home about 5 oclock. Willie drove Johny's team. Ewart drove ours, and Johny McKenzie his own. it was a good move for Willie to get the timber in to day, he came back to night his horse &amp; cutter being here. I have had a very busy day. Cleaning out the frozen stuff out of the pig pens and doing up the other work. they were late in returning from Guelph. I took the Forester Cow down to McWilliams to night. {in margin} Willie gets 3 loads of the barn logs taken to Guelph to day. Sleighing going off very fast. "Forester" cow taken to McWilliams to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 10 11</span></h2> <p>Continues Mild and thawing off the snow very fast, there will very soon be nothing but the bare ground everwhere if this thaw continues. Ewart and I to day took down the two loads of manure I owed him as pay for the 2 loads of oat straw he gave us. we took one before dinner and the other after dinner and we spread them on the field he is manuring out of his own shed. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this evening. John McKenzie and Bella were here this evening while. we bagged up 4 bags of potatoes. "Erin Wonders". and a bag of apples for Guelph tomorrow the ground is in a plash at present and without good foot wear one is sure to have wet feet and cold are very prevalent just now. I have been troubled that way for some time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11 12</span></h2> <p>Quite soft this morning and looks like rain. we made ready for Guelph and were off about 7:40. John McKenzie &amp; Bella came down and joined us. we had the democrat. we sold our 4 bags potatoes at 65¢ per bag. the bag apples 5¢. Margaret had 35 lbs butter. 17 &amp; 18cts mostly 18. Bella had 8 lbs sold at 17¢ also a few eggs. John McKenzie was looking after the old Cutting farm and got some encouragement to expect it reasonably. I took my horses to Willies and had my dinner there. the others did not go down we called at the General Hospital, where Bella &amp; her Mother and John McKenzie went in to see Mrs McCarter. I stayed with the horses. turned quite cold towards evening and I was cold on arriving home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Froze up last night. to day it has been softer although raw and cold. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been twice at Everton meeting to day. I and Mother have had the house pretty much to ourselves all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Monday 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>Froze again last night, and to day it has been as much as a bargain to the much below the freezing point. really this has been an extraordinary mild winter, there was a little snow last night but the wind was high and blown in about. I have been busy to day. finished splitting the stove wood in wood house shortly after dinner we took the calves out of their stall and laid a floor of boards on a slant in order to keep them drier. they have been very hard to keep any way dry. Ewart and Maggie drove down to singing school this evening. Henry Duffield was with us quite a spell this evening. he was looking at the young mare to night, he thinks she will likely get all right pretty soon, he advises gargling her with Electric oil, a couple of tea spoonfuls, or so, in a little water. {in margin} Spliting our stove wood in wood house - fixing up stall for calves - singing school - Henry Duffield here to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14 15</span></h2> <p>A very stormy day. the wind has been very high and there was quite a fall of snow through the night which has been well drifted into nooks and corners. There had also been considerable snow falling to day. it has not been at all cold the most of the day, but this evening it has got quite a bit colder. Ewart and I moved the heating stove into the little kitchen and after getting on a good fire we brought in the double team harness and washed and oiled them up. they have got hardened by wet and exposure and needing oil badly. I also have started to repair them in places. I have been rubbing the young mare's throat with turpentine &amp; coal &amp; coon oil. She cannot swallow water very well it runs back out of her nostrils again. Ewart and Johny drove down to Rockwood this evening. E.F.B. Johnston is to be there speaking in the interest of Mutrie and the reform party. they expect a good turn out. but the weather is against them. {in margin} very stormy day. wind and snow cleaning and oiling the team harness. Ewart and Johny away to Rockwood this evening to hear the political speaking -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 15 16</span></h2> <p>Windy last night and cold. wind fell this morning and it has been a fine day, but frosty and cold. John Webb has cut his stove wood with the circular to day. I was asked to help, also asked to Willie Theaker's sawing Bee. I went to Webb's this morning , but as he had lots of help, he gave both Johny and myself leave to quit. Ewart went to the bee in the afternoon. Johny also went to it. I attended to the chores and also worked some at the double harness. oiled them over the second time. I think I shall oil them yet again. the thermometer shows 2 degrees below to day. Maggie and Ewart were at Willie Theaker's Social party this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Thursday_16_17_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Thursday 16 17 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>Cold moderated and a fine winter's day. Ewart complains of a weak back and I have to put into any heavy work in consequence. after getting the chores done up I went at the harness again, am keeping the room warm and have gone over all the harness again with oil. and repaired them by stitching them where required, there is a lot of work to do on them. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon, and brought home the mail matter. amoung it there is a letter from Brother Alex Meaford he tells me he has got back the Agency for the C.P.R. and he thinks it has come to stay this time. I am very glad to hear of it as it is quite a revenue to them. he tells me Wm Jestin is very poorly. and thinks he may be in his grave in a month or so.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17 18</span></h2> <p>Temperature milder and rain has fallen although it soon takes the form of ice. a soft turn however is the rule but it is getting colder again to night. I have been making long heavy sewing threads for repairing the rips of our harness tugs. and have sewed some up although there are long seams yet to put in. Ewart drove to Everton this afternoon to see if these promised visitors were coming this evening, but he found they had abandoned it for the present and are looking forward to it after the elections. Maggie and her Mother have been very busy for some days fixing and cleaning up the house and other things. {in margin} took the "Forester" cow again to night to McWilliams - repairing the harness - Ewart to Everton</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18 19</span></h2> <p>Frozen up again and the ground is clear and hard once more. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove the cutter to Guelph to day. They returned early. we saw James &amp; Maggie Blakely. they tell us that Mrs. Soherty is dead and is to be buried tomorrow. Thomas Croft, of Manitoba, was with them. I have finished the repairing of the double harness to day. John Nabb, also Henry Duffield, paid us quite a visit this afternoon. Harry was inveighing against the utility of party politics. and condemmed it in unmeasured terms. I was trying to say something in its favour but got gobbled up for my pains.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>Rather an unpleasant day. rain falling and ice forming the wind was very high last night. Ewart &amp; Maggie twice to Everton to day. Bella &amp; John, children &amp; Mrs. McKenzie paid us a visit this forenoon. they left for home after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Monday_20_21_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Monday 20 21 1898</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext"></span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_22_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 22 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Monday 20 21 1898</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline"></span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of snow last night. and it has snowed less or more all day. the wind has been from the east and drifting up the snow considerably. I fear the roads will be blocked some. I have been repairing my old felt boots. they leak badly and we want to be working in the bush soon to get out our year's wood. we think King is taking the distemper the same as the cold. I hope we will have a team left to do what work we have to do. I put the sow out from the 3 little pigs yesterday. I am afraid they will starve. they dont take to the milk drinking and I put the sow back to them this evening. we all drove down to Webbs this evening and spent a pleasant time Alice &amp; John Campbell drove to Everton singing school. Ewart was afraid to venture on account of the roads. {in margin} Snow fall roads fill up. "King" taking the distemper - visiting at Jno Webbs - repairing Boots</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21 22</span></h2> <p>Snowing again to day more or less nearly all the time. I finished repairing my felt boots to day. and also filed the saw all before dinner, afternoon I drove the horses on the horse power at Johnys, cutting straw. Ewart also helped, we had to put on "Fred" with "Doc", as King has a cough and seems unwell with the distemper. the roads are badly blooked up on the town line. at least they are very heavy for travelling on, John McKenzie drove in to Guelph with a load of oatsabout over 50 bushels, he got 33 1/2 cts per bushel. he drove round by the other line, he says he could not have taken his load down the town line. I have had quite a job getting the three sucking pigs to drink milk they have started this evening however and hope to see them drink all right soon. John left his check, on Geo. Williams for me to try &amp; remit through it tomorrow. {in margin} cutting straw at Johny's - John McKenzie at Guelph with a load of oats got 33 1/2 per bushel -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 22 23</span></h2> <p>Moderately cold and inclined to be snowing a little - pretty steadily the most of the time. quite a while over extra chores. I drove down to Everton this P.M. and made a remittance of twenty dollars &amp; 75 cts to Colin McKinnon. Holstein, Marshall would not accept of Geo. Williams check of Guelph. so I gave him thirteen dollars, and will pay the balance to George as soon as we get the check cashed 12 cts is the charge for over 20 and up to 30 dollars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day, although snowing away now and again. there has lately been quite a quantity of snow falling and the roads in consequence have been heavy. John McKenzie and Bella and children drove down in the cutter before dinner to day. John helped me down at the bush to cut down some timber and Ewart drew it home, (3 times) the breaking of the road was a heavy job and we put little timber on. John drove away in a hurry after tea to attend a party of Beatties. Ewart also went there. I drove down to Everton after getting through with the chores to hear the political spouting. Maggie and her mother were there also. we all three rode home in the cutter. Maggie helped Mary to day, preparing supper for the speakers. John Nebb's team and our sleigh was to Guelph with Webbs hogs to day. John Campbell brought me 3 bags corn. 40 cts per B = $2.70. John Campbell got the check against Geo. Williams cashed to day. {in margin} Paid Mr. Marshall this evening before attending the meeting seven dollars &amp; 8 cts this balance of pemittance to Colin McKinnon Holstein.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24 25</span></h2> <p>Rather a cold raw day, the snow has been falling as usual. Ewart brought a load of ice from Everton this afternoon 14 block &amp; the roads were heavy. we had to cut out the saw dust, which had become hard and frozen in order to receive the ice. Johny and I together attended the funeral of Peter McGregor. there was quite a large number of people gathered at the house it was very comfortless, however, as there was no fire to be reached by a large proportion of the people we did not go to the grave yard. most of those who went walked there. I had the chores to attend to after coming home so had to put off as little time as possible. {in margin} Funeral of Peter McGregor - drawing ice</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25 26</span></h2> <p>A fine day just about enough of frost to keep the the snow and little more. Ewart has drawn 3 load of ice to day, I like yesterday 14 blocks and 2 of 16 each. he had Johny Jecnie mare for the 2 loads after dinner as he save Fred for Rockwood skating rink at night. he attended a concert instead however, I packed all the ice myself, filling up the inter slices with snow. of course I had the most of the other chores to do. although Ewart helped me in the morning and some of returning with the last load. John McKenzie has been at Guelph to day with a load of oats, he thinks he may yet get the cutting farm, his offer is being, he thinks, favourably looked upon. {in margin} Ewart drawing ice we have now 4 loads 60 block in all -</p> <p>Sunday 27 Fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie went to Everton this forenoon. Maggie stayed till evening where Ewart brought her home again Mr and Mrs Robert Morton &amp; Boys paid us a visit this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine clear sunshine day, and not very frosty. the weather is about all that could be desired for these election times. Ewart drew up the last load of ice this forenoon. 16 blocks, and paid for 76 blocks. $1.14 . Johny Smith came along before dinner to work half a month at the rate of $6.50 a month. he helped me to pack the ice and we covered it with saw dust. Johny spent some time to find out how the work had to be done. he seems to be a very smart and willing boy to work. {in margin} Ewart fini{shed} drawing ice - paid Symo{nds?} $1.14 for {word cut off} John Smith engaged to work for 1/2 a month -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 28 1</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day. clear sunshine and cold very moderate, just a splendid day for Winter and not possible to be better for such a business as the polling for the election of legislators. we got our skid ways laid in the yard for holding the fire wood logs this forenoon - after dinner awhile Ewart drove up to Oustic with Fred and Cutter. we were there just about 1/2 an hour before the poll closed and I noted the numbers down as the returning officer read them out. 77 majority for Mutrie. 65 Hortop. 3 Anderson - I drove home again with Johnys mare, and Ewart &amp; Johny drove on to Guelph with Fred. I drove afterwards down to Everton to hear the returns. Mutrie 428 majority, the Governm't is not well sustained being too nearly balanced. John McKenzie &amp; I walked over the Cutting place this forenoon to see it. Willie was with us last night amd drove home this morning. {in margin} Ewart took our own white sow over to Ke{??} - Excitement to day all over the Country - the elections prove the old Gov't has not been well sustained. Johny and Ewart to Guelph this Ev'g -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. Sunshine and pleasant. the snow has melted considerably in the middle of the day from the heat of the sun. Ewart was late before getting home from Guelph. they had their supper at Willies at one oclock last night. Ewart hauled home 5 loads of beach logs for firewood with Fred and "Doc" - Johny Smith and I cut them and helped load on to the sleighs. we cannot haul a very big load at a time as there are some soft places where the sleighs cut through rather badly. I would like to stick at the drawing till we have enough as the snow may soon be taken away. {in margin} Johny Smith and I cutting and Ewart hauling as we cut and help load - ground soft and scarce of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_2_3_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_3_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 3 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 4 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. Johny &amp; Ewart cut all the logs that were on one of the skid ways before 11 oclock this forenoon. I could not find our old windlass, so I had to bore holes in another one. we got every thing ready for killing and hanging up the cow and Henry Duffield came along after dinner and butchered her. started about 12 oclock and had it all done up about 5 - she is nice looking beef and I hope it will be nice and tender so that people who buy it will have satisfaction with it. John McKenzie was at Guelph to day and has bargained for the Cutting place - he paid $100.00 down and got a duplicate of the agreement. {in margin} Johny Smith and Ewart sawing the logs on the skid way - butchered the old white cow this afternoon. Henry Duffield the butcher - John McKenzie purchased the Cutting farm to day in Guelph -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. the sun came out pretty hot to day and has taken away quite a bit of snow - Henry Duffield came down this morning and cut down the beef carcase. it weighed in all 530 lbs. we keep one of the hind quarters 150 lbs. I sold 105 lbs of the other hind quarter to Wm Maikens at 6c - $6.25 - a piece to Haskins 75c, a piece to McCallum $1.65. one to Abbotts $1.05. John McKenzie got one of the fronts 110 lbs for $5.00. John Webb 43 at 5c $2.15. Ewart &amp; Johny sawed this forenoon, and drew up 2 loads of logs afternoon - I bagged up 11 bags of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Bella is staying all night with us intending to go to Guelph with us tomorrow. little Maggie is also staying and will keep her Auntie Maggie company tomorrow - {in margin} Henry Duffield helped us to cut up the beef. I took it out and sold it - Ewart and Johny Smith sawing and hauling home logs. I bagged up 11 bags of Potatoes for Guelph tomorrow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. bright sunshine, the frost was kean last night and it was about eleven oclock before the sun had effect on the roads. we were astir early this morning and got loaded up and off for Guelph between 7 &amp; 8. the roads were fairly good for the sleigh the most of the way. it was a little tough in odd places. I sold the potatoes (11 bags) at 65c per bag. 68 lbs dried apples to Millman at 4 1/2 per lb. Bella had also nearly as much. 35 lbs butter at 16 1/2 . Bella sold hers to Millman at 16c sold the Beef hide at 7c 60 lbs. we drove to Willies for dinner - the Boys sawed up al the logs that were hauled, and John McKenzie drove down for Bella after having been at the mill with chop - the Wisharts were there to day to visit, but, no doubt, were dissapointed -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>A most beautiful day. warm sunshine which is melting the snow very fast. Ewart drove his mother down to see Mrs Peavoy. she is now very low. Margaret took some of the best whiskey down for her and it was lucky as the Dr was there and prescribed it for her. Ewart, Johny &amp; Maggie drove down again to Everton meeting this - Mother &amp; I visited at Webbs this evening -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>Some frost last night which hardened up the surface of the ground this morning, but the sun coming out bright soon melted the snow and made everything very slushy. the boys and I went to the bush this morning and brought up one load of logs before dinner. I went with them after dinner and we brought home two more loads. William Barber &amp; John Weatherston drove down where we were working and went through to the other line. they charged me seven dollars &amp; fifty cents for my threshing, which, I think, is a very moderate charge, and I sent it down with Ewart this evening to Everton, when they went to singing school he paid it to John Weatherston. {in margin} Ewart and John Smith helping me to cut &amp; draw timber for firewood - Settled with Wm Weatherston for threshing -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>A little frost again last night which dried up the ground and surroundings in the morning. the day opened out warm however, and soon the snow melted and had everything in a plash again. the Boys and I took the team to the bush this morning and were loading up when John McKenzie came along too with his team. John Smith and I stayed in the bush and cut up the timber while Ewart and John McKenzie drew the logs up home. they took 2 loads each in the forenoon and the same afternoon. Mrs John Harris Peavoy died about 8 oclock this morning. they drove up for Margaret to do down and dress and lay her out. after getting the coffin they came up for her again in the evening to put the corpse in the coffin.{in margin} drawing from the bush - with 2 teams to day - John McKenzie helping us. Death of Mrs J. H. Peavoy this morning - Margaret helping them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Another very warm day. the snow has gone off at a rapid rate to day. John McKenzie brought down their old Cooking stove to set up in the old Cutting house. I went with him and we set it up. also the pipes before we took lunch. John also drove, before unhitching, to see Jacky Miller about the stables &amp;c. we took our lunch in Mrs Cutting's house, and then went to the swamp and cut quite a nice lot of poles for firewood - if the swamp does not break up soon John will get a lot of stuff for firewood. the Boys have been cutting up the logs at home to day and doing the chores. Mrs Gale and her Sister Mary Ann paid our folks a visit this afternoon. her son that was lately hurt but who is getting better, drove them here.{in margin} John McKenzie and I working at the Cutting farm to day - Mrs Gale and her sister visiting to day. Ewart and Johny cutting logs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_9_10_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 10 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>Soft again to day. John McKenzie and George Cutting came along with the team and took our bobsleigh to the Cutting swamp this morning. I let Johny Smith go along with them and they got along well, with what John and I cut yesterday they got out 8 loads and John drew it all to the house taking one load to old Mrs Cutting - Margaret and I went to the funeral of Mrs J. H. Peavoy which was set for 2 oclock P.M. but, perhaps was nearly an hour late in lifting. there were 36 rigs in all, our old democrat carried the corpse to Everton Cemetery. Ewart had all the chores to look after at night, as we were a little late in getting home from the funeral. I got an empty syrup barrel from McCallum for 25cts for putting our beef in pickle and tied it on behind the buggie.{in margin} Funeral of Mrs John Harris Peavoy - John McKenzie at Cutting farm hauling firewood out of the swamp - syrup barrell.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10 11</span></h2> <p>Continues soft and looking much like rain. it did rain a little this afternoon but did not last long enough to make it very unpleasant. it is very soft underfoot, however, which makes it abundantly dissagreeable - this is the day of Thomas Tolton's Auction Sale of Stock and implements and as the hour set for commencing was 12 oclock, we had our dinner shortly after 11 and then set out with the {Span?} and Sleigh. the sleighing was about gone so we had a tough ride over. John Webb rode with us. Hull from Erin was Auctioneer and started to sell about one oclock. he sold lively and things in general brought in prices. I regretted letting the binder go for $26.00. Cows from 40 to 50 dollars, young cattle also good prices. I got a couple of hoes and stable scrapes &amp; potatoe fork 45c. Thos. told me the book keeper estimated the amount to be between 15 &amp; 1800 dollars. John McKenzie bought a plow for $3.00. John McKenzie sent George Cutting to help us at the wood to day. Johny Smith and he sawed some but split most of the time. {in margin} Thos. Tolton Auction Sale of stock an Implements - went off very well. Mother attending at a birth this evening at William Tindalls - a duaghter - all doing well. the snow is nearly all gone and we had a hard pull for the big horse with the sleigh over to the Sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13 12</span></h2> <p>Another soft day, and rained considerably this forenoon. Johny drove the democrat to Guelph taking 3 bags potatoes &amp; 3 bags dried apples. he had to go down to Willie Peavoys for the democrat which was rather a hardship. people borrowing an article should be prompt in returning them. Ewart and Johny cut logs this afternoon. we were working in the barn during the rain. I drove "Doc" in the buggie to Everton this afternoon and brought the mail. I got the King bolt in the buggie repaired and settled up with Willie Abbott. he billed me with $1.35 for work - I reminded him that he was still owing for taxes on Mrs Peavoys house that he told me to pay for him. he disputed it however, and I compromised with charging him 50cts instead of $1.16. so I paid him 85cts as a settlement. Johny got 60cts a bag for his potatoes to day. he says the roads were bad. {in margin} Rain to day - Johny to Guelph with the democrat. he had potatoes and other things. cutting logs - settlement with Willie Abbott. buggie fixed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Heavy fall of rain last night. and everything is in a plash to day. the wind blew strongly from the south east this morning and veered round to the west. it then became much colder. the temperature falling 20 degrees from 52 to 32 - the young folks did not go to Everton this forenoon, but they hitched up Doc and drove down in the evening. Fred is bad with the distemper -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>Froze up last night, although not very hard. still it had the effect of drying up the ground very nicely. Johny Smith and I cut is quite a nice lot of timber this afternoon. we will likely finish up the cutting in the yard tomorrow forenoon. Ewart split up some while we were sawing. John Webb paid us a nice visit to day and had his dinner with us. he is a freindly neighbor. John McKenzie and George Cutting drove down to the old Cutting farm this afternoon. they would have been there longer, only that their stables at home are flooded and they have had quite a job making things passable. the three young folks are all away to the Everton Singing School this evening. {in margin} Cutting firewood inthe yard - John Webb visiting. the 3 young folks at singing school this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Frosty night but gets quite soft through the day. we were working at the wood in the yard. in the midddle of the afternoon we took the axe and saw and went back to the elm tree near the watering place and cut it down and cut it up into saw logs, getting done in time to do up our night chores. being very close to other two trees (black ash) we had some difficulty in getting it sawed down, we chopped a little with the axe so as to give room for the saw to work.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>A most beauriful day. bright sunshine and warm. the snow is now going off with a rush and every step one takes is in water and slush. it has all the appearance of the soon coming of spring. Ewart and I helped Johny to cut straw this forenoon. Robert McWilliams also helped him. Johny Smith was splitting wood this forenoon - Ewart helped to cut wood afternoon. I hitched "Doc" to the buggie afternoon and drove to Rockwood to get some lime for John McKenzie - there was none, however, until Friday next. I called at Crofts on my return and attended their Auction Sale. ther was a very great crowd there. I bought a pair of shearling ewes, expected to lamb soon, for $10.50 each and gave my note for $21.00 payable in a years time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_16_17_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day. a little frost at night but soon melts off when the sun rises. Johny Smith and I have been sawing this forenoon - Ewart drove down this morning for the Robertson girls. Grace was at Everton, but Sarah amd Kitty came up and spent the day. we broke the road down our snowdrifted lane and brought up the 3 elm logs we cut for saw logs. I began to fear the trouble of getting them to the mill would more than cover the profit of taking them there. Ewart drove Sarah and Kitty home again at night and brought the mail from Everton. I made a rack to be put on the democrat for bringing home the sheep tomorrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Quite a warm and pleasant day. it has had all the look of spring weather. the snow is nearly all gone and water and slush cheifly abound. I started for Rockwood about nine oclock this morning. Henry Duffield rode down with me. he wished to see about the sale of turnips, but we both thought it better to let the matter rest a little yet as the road in places is very bad. I bought 2 bushels of lime for John McKenzie and brought up ten cents worth for Haskins, the blacksmith. we called at Crofts for the 2 ewes I purchased at the sale. we soon had them loaded and brought them safely home, arriving at a quarter past 2. we then had dinner. Ewart &amp; Johny Smith have been splitting at the wood this forenoon, and cut up the skidway &amp;c this afternoon. we prepared a grist for chop for tomorrow. I promised to go with John McKenzie tomorrow, and Ewart will have to go to the mill as well as do the chores.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has prevailed for some time. a little foggy &amp; damp this morning but it cleared up to be fine. John McKenzie and George Cutting, Junr were driving down to the Cutting place and I went along with them to help fix up the old house. I did considerable plastering and made a new recess up stairs for the stove pipe to enter the chimney. we had a very busy day, John fixed the chimney outside and patched the shingling. I think the old house can be made tolerably comfortable by having some work and a little expense put upon it. Ewart took 13 bags of chop to the mill to day. 5 bags oats for the horses, and 8 bags mixed grain for the cattle and hogs. Johny Smith has worked with our Johny to day -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20th</span></h2> <p>Weather continues soft and warm. we have mud and slush now in earnest. Maggie &amp; Ewart went to meeting this forenoon - Maggie remained with Mary over night. She is laid up with inflammatory Rheumatism. Margaret &amp; I visited at Webbs this evening. Mrs Webb is poorly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 20 21 1898</span></h2> <p>Very foggy this morning and looked as if we might have a rainy day, it kept up very well however. John McKenzie &amp; Bella drove down in the buggie to work at the old house again. I went with them so as to finish the job I had on hand on Saturday - we had a very busy day, it is so late before getting there and we cannot stay any longer than about 1/2 half past five, which makes it but a short day , and the roads are also very bad which does not mend matters - our little sow had 5 pigs this morning when we went out to the stable. there are few enough and I hope she will lose none of them. George Cutting did not come to hand to day. Maggie returned home to night with Ewart from the singing school. Ewart rode to Everton this morning to mail a card to Mr Simpson to see when to ship our sow. Geroge Marshall was to Guelph and he brought back word that he wants her on Thursday - {in margin} down with John McKenzie and Bella fixing up the old house - little white sow (the Guelph purchase) has 5 pigs this morning -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Misty and damp this morning and there has been no sunshine all day, a little rain fell in the forenoon. Bella had her mother to day helping her to clean and whitewash the old house. Johny and George Cutting were also there. Ewart &amp; I have been splitting wood this afternoon. I am putting down the straw somewhat liberally now and we will have to get some more tramped in for manure. Ewart &amp; I brought home some snow in 2 barrels and covered them with saw dust. they think it too early to break on our store of ice. Mrs Webb is very poorly these times. her case is causing all of us uneasiness. the doctor if treating her, and concerned about her.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>Quite a change in the temperature. the frost hardened up the ground like iron this morning. John McKenzie was down in good time this morning, (sharp seven) he had grist for the Everton mill of chopped stuff and had the fat pig along. he helped load up our old sow, and her to gether and I started off to Guelph with them about 8 oclock reaching Guelph 15 minutes before 12. our sow weighed 380 lbs. 3.25 - and Johnys weighed 190 lbs. 4.75 - ours was $12.35 and John's $8.93 - I bought 5 bags corn. 40cts per bushel. and 50 lbs oil cake $1.35 per 100 in all $5.35. had my dinner at David Toltons. David has met a severe accident by being peirced with a harrow pin. he fell on it on his seat and made a wound 4 inches deep. he is now going round but perhaps he may be too soon in moving round. Ewart has had the chores to do himself and also had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_23_24_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 23 24 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_24_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 24 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_25_26"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 25 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>much finer than yesterday. warm and springlike. The remarks of yesterday, applies to this day as being a day or two behind in recording occurances - I forgot the day. this is the day I took the pigs to Guelph and all else applies. Maggie and her mother helped Bella to day to clean and otherwise fix up her house. I called at Everton on my way home and brought home the mail matter. Mrs Webb continues to be very poorly. she does not get well this time so quickly as she has been in the habit of doing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day . Ewart has been splitting at the stove wood, and I have also helped some. we cut up the stringers of the skid way for the logs and clearing off all the straggling stuff around the pile - our pile of stove wood begins to look more like a pile to begin the winter with, but we will have to hunt up stuff to burn on summer. the doctor has been up to see Mrs Webb. he considers her case sufficiently serious as to cause uneasiness, if not alarm. the doctor was looking at our Maude Colt with a view of purchase. he would have liked her better broke. I sharped and set our crosscut saw for Ewart's use tomorrow at Robt. McWilliams bee. John McKenzie took down a load of hay to day , and he &amp; George went to a sawing bee at {Bapties?} in the afternoon -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day with "Doc" &amp; the buggie. they had 38 lbs of butter. 4 lbs at 19c the rest at 18c = $6.90 - the roads, although bad in places, were not so bad, generally. Ewart attended Robert McWilliams sawing bee. they got along very well. I was all alone at home and had considerable fixing around in addition to the usual chores. Johny was at Guelph to day with potatoes. he got 60c per bag from Millman - I paid Johny Smith four dollars which paid him in full.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>A rainy day, dismal and unpleasant. every thing is a plash. I drove twice up to McKenzies to day. Bella came down with me the first time and she forgot the key for their house below and I went back for it . they did not go to Everton to day. Margaret is at Webbs all day and staying on all night. Mrs Webb is ina critical state. I was down till 11.30 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== MARCH MONDAY 27 28 1898==Continued to rain less or more up to noon to day - the land is full of water and the roads are very muddy. they are not as deep however as usual at this time of the year. the frost and snow left earlier than usual which is the cause. Johny intended to saw with the circular to day and John Mutrie brought over the saw early this morning. they did not saw however on account of the wet. Johny put in a new crosspiece in the horse power to day and I helped him awhile. Maggie and Bella drove down to the old Cutting house and worked at papering all day. John McKenzie lost his sheep for a few days past and found them at Leonard McDougals to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2829</span></h2> <p>Frosty last night and the ground was pretty well hardened up this morning. Johny made ready to saw this forenoon, and got his job done afternoon. they finished the sawing early and put in the time until night at splitting it up. Ewart was there with the team, and helped to split after the sawing. Magfgie and Bella finished the papering to day. they had Fred and our buggie both days. I should have gone to Rockwood this afternoon to meet a gentleman in the interest of fruit culture, tree spraying &amp;c, but could not have the rig conveniently. I had all the chores on hand myself on account of Ewart being away. Mary is again poorly - Maggie and I drove down there, but Nelly Robertson was there and we came back. Margaret is staying all night with Mrs Webb. She is very poorly but is better than she has been. {in margin} the second Ewe I bought at Crofts had 2 lambs to night. Maggie and Bella finished papering - Mary again poorly. Margaret staying with Mrs Webb at night - sent 6 dollars for J McKenzie to A McGregor - sent away a letter to Meaford -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night and the ground is very hard this morning and kept hard in the shade all day - the morning came out fine and bright, but afterwards it became overcast and the air was cold throughout. Ewart went to Everton Mill this forenoon - he had 14 bags to chop, 10 mixed and 4 of corn. we got one bag returned from Johny weighing 142 lbs. the 2 he borrowed weighed 264 lbs. which leaves 120 lbs to get back yet - Ewart &amp; Johny went to Riddocks Sale afternoon. I did not go. I split up some wood as well as do the shores. have not been very well for some days. paid for chopping &amp; one bag shorts $1.20.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_THURSDAY_30_31_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH THURSDAY 30 31 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_FRIDAY_31_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">April FRIDAY 31 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_SATURDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL SATURDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 30 31 1898</span></h2> <p>Hard frost again last night, and this morning the ground was quite hard. the sun however as the day advanced, softened up the hard lumps. John McKenzie moved his household effects, as well as some other of his personal property to day. 2 loads of hay by Geo. Rossell &amp; John McKenzie. large load of house effects by Wm Sutton, Organ &amp; Sewing Machine &amp;c in democrat by John Sunter. mixed loads, Barrells grain &amp;c. by John Green and Colin McMillan for Wm Underwood. our team had a load of oats and box of hens driven by Ewart. I got home a little late for dinner, the rest went on down to the cutting farm where Bella was ahead preparing dinner. 2 of the compnay went back for cattle. {in margin} John McKenzie moved from the McKinnon place to the Cutting farm -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 31 1</span></h2> <p>Hard frost again last night and as usual the ground is like iron. it remained colder to day and of course the hardness continued longer. Ewart and I drove up with the team and waggon for the pigs (2 sows &amp; 2 younger pigs) Ewart brought them here and waited dinner. John took a load of oats and R. J. Kerr also took a load of oats for him. they drove on down and I drove down the pigs after dinner. Ewart driving down the sheep which I brought down this far. we returned home as soon as we got unloaded and also helped to build a fence round the front of barn &amp; stable, forming a yard convenient to the pump. John has quite a job ahead of him to get things righted. {in margin} again helping John McKenzie to move his stuff down to his new home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A cold blustery day. some snow showers flying and the wind high. the ground is hard from the frost of last night. Johny and I with Ewart brought over the horse power and Cutting Box, and set it before dinner. John McKenzie came with his team and got a load of turnips. he helped us cut straw this afternoon. we quit a little early so as to let John get home with the turnips and do his chores. Johny wanted to sharp the Circular saw. he has to saw at John Mutries on Monday. we got along fairly well cutting - Willie was out from Guelph this evening he takes his horse from Johny's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2> <p>Quite wintry. a little snow fell from passing showers. Ewart &amp; Maggie attended meeting at Everton this forenoon. I drove "Doc" and buggie to McKenzies, taking Mother and leaving her there while John McKenzie and I attended the funeral of Mrs Alex. Carr. She has been an invalid for a long time and has been rather an eccentric person, being a heavy handful to her husband. I hear James Currie has gone wrong in his mind and has had to be cared for by the authorities! he has been considered dangerous to be at large.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 3 4 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a windy day. frosty and cold and the ground hard frozen. Ewart and I have started again to split the stove wood in the yard. we would like to finish it up during this cold spell because there is so much very tough splitting especially one elm tree that stood near the watering place. Johny took over the circular saw this morning to John Mutries and they cut up all his stuff by noon. Johny was home early and is preparing a load of oats for Guelph tomrrow. Ewart rode down to Everton this evening and mailed a card I sent to Alexander McGregor to inform him I would be at Rockwood to meet him on Friday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Another nights hard frost and the ground as hard as ever. I feel this will go hard with the fall wheat. as it does not thaw much through the day however - it may not do so much harm. Ewart and I have been splitting at the stove wood. the elm is extremely {unknown word ?aty} although straight in the grain. it is hard work on my arms that are weak through rheumatism. John Webb was up to day awhile. Mrs Webb is improving but the doctor orders that she be kept quiet and none but those attending to be allowed in with her. Thomas Tolton also paid us a visit to day. he had dinner with us. he is going to Guelph on business and intends stopping with freinds on the way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Frost continues very hard at night, and although the sun seems to melt the flurries of snow that have fallen , still I notice the thermometer records 2 below freezing point. the roads and the land are drying up finely and, I should think that if warm weather was to set in the field operations would go on rapidly. Ewart drew up 3 jags of stove wood from near the watering place, and I finished the splitting of the stove wood at the home yard this forenoon and started to fix the house door that was lately broken. Bella came up with John as he was going up to Goves saw mill for a load of lumber. he got a cheap load, about 600 feet of 2nd class hemlock inch for $2.50. Ewart drove down to see Mary, who has been, and is yet quite sick and took Maggie and his Mother along. Joe Marlinoni is reported sick nigh to death. the doctors, I believe, have performed an operation upon him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_6_7_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>Frost at night but the cold seems to be giving way. I have been doing up the chores. Ewart went down to John McKenzies this forenoon and helped him to clean up his barn and put away the chaff that blocks up all his doors &amp;c. Alex. McPhail had an Auction Sale to day and John McKenzie attended it in the afternoon. a terrible trajedy took place in old Mr McPhail laying violent hands on himself. he first tried to hang himself by letting the trap door in the barn door on his neck and was preparing to hang by it when his son Alex. caught him. failing on that, he then cut his throat and though he did not finish himself it is thought he cannot live. poor Man, he got terrribly despondent on account of the place being offered for sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the land is drying up very fast and it has all appearance of the opening of spring. I got ready to start for Rockwood without having had much of a hand with anything else. I was late enough too in getting off as the train time is 9.59. I was there in time however, and having an hour &amp; 1/2 - although there were only Mr &amp; Mrs McGregor, I thought they would be crowded in the buggie so took the democrat and we had a nice drive home. Alex looks thinner and paler, but his eye has not got much worse looking than it was years ago. we hear Joe Martinoni has succumbed to his trouble. he has had a very hard time with great suffering. he is to be buried on Sunday at 2 P.M. at Everton Cemetery. Wm McCullough came to night and ordered out our turnips. Joe McIntosh drove up to day with his horse and buggie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. warm and balmy. spring is at hand now to all appearanace. the land is drying up very fast. Joe McIntosh helped Ewart &amp; I to load up and sort a load of turnip this forenoon, and Ewart took them down to Rockwood. there were 47 bushels, as they are spotted with rot he would just as soon not take any more so I stopped. Alex. McGregor has been having a walk back on the place. they seem to be enjoying themselves pretty well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. warm and spring like. Maggie and Ewart went to Everton this forenoon. I hitched up the horses tp the dempocrat and we drove down to John McKenzies and after getting dinner we drove over to Covingsly to the funeral - there was quite a Workmans parade, and a very large turnout - we left the procession at Osprings and came home calling to see how Mrs Webb was doing. she seems to improve slowly. {in margin} Funeral of Joe Martinoni this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 10 11 1898</span></h2> <p>The grand weather still continues. it is warm and dry and the ground will very soon be in fine condition to work. we would have been at work in the field to day had it not been that Mr &amp; Mrs McGregor are going away this evening and we have to drive them to Rockwood for the 6 oclock P.M. train. As Mary has been very poorly her mother rode down with us and I called for her in coming home. drove her to the corner below the Cemetery, and I might have gone all the way, as the train was 25 minutes behind time. Mr McGregor and I walked down to see David Stewart until the train came. the McWilliams, George Loree and others were drawing turnips to day. we here John McPhail is sinking. poor man, he did the deed all too well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>Splendid weather. Ewart and I did our first field work to day, with the stone boat we drew all forenoon at the large stones and built them into the stone dyke. afternoon we drew off the smaller ones with the wagon, and have taken about the half of the terrible patch on the stony acre - we think we shall cultivate and sow what we have made ready tomorrow, and take another turn at it to finish cleaning up the piece. the neighbors are sowing all around us. the land is in many places in excellent condition for the seed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather. Ewart cultivated the south back field to day. he had it done about 3 oclock and afterwards sowed 4 bags oats on it. we had to rig up the seed drill for broad casting and clean up the oats which took up some time. I curried the cattle and sprinkled insect powder on them to day. we hear John McPhail is dead and is to be buried on Friday afternoon. so has ended the sad tragedy. Johny was at the mill this forenoon and brought the word. Margaret walked down to see Mrs Webb this afternoon. She seems to improve although slowly. Maggie &amp; Ewart drove down to Everton this evening. {in margin} first sowing done to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_13_14_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_14_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 14 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>As fine seeding weather as could be imagined - the land is getting in fine condition and nothing but work is wanted to ensure a good prospect for an excellent spring seeding. Ewart finished the sowing of the back field and rolled all the fall wheat and and then the the oats in the back south field. I harrowed it all with "King" and the iron harrows. it is perhaps, too heavy a job alone for him but we are anxious to get along and he seems good for it. we got word from the McGregors of their safe arrival home and found all right, only that freinds from London and elsewhere had been there in their absence causing mutual dissapointment -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Continues fine seeding weather. if people dont get along this spring it is not for the want of good opportunity. Ewart plowed a piece of the sod this forenoon, and cultivated the front north field in the afternoon. the land is drying up very fast, and even the fields that have usualy been too wet for working two weeks after this, are getting quite fit to work. I attended the funeral of John McPhail this afternoon. it was given out for one oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. Bella &amp; Mrs McKenzie were there. they walked over. they rode in the procession with me. Mrs MsKenzie getting out at the concession line in passing. Bella went with me to Everton - Mary is some better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>the grand warm &amp; dry weather still continues. it will not be long before we will be in need of rain. it would help the fall wheat much. Ewart and I have had a very busy day. Ewart cultivated the 3 acre patch in front below the house, and sowed it as well as the north front of 4 1/2 acres, which we sowed in wheat. one bag of Harrison wheat I got from Henry Duffield, and the balance in our own Goose wheat , all the oats are {Hou?dans}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has been prevailing excepting that a change seems impending. this evening rain began to fall - we had a visit from Mrs Duffield, Henry coming along afterwards - John Webb also paid us a short visit this afternoon. Ewart &amp; maggie drove to meeting this forenoon. not at night.{in margin} visitors - Ewart &amp; Maggie to Everton forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 17 18 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. cooler than some of the past but pleasant. grand weather for plowing. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he makes a very good job for one who not done much at it. I have let the 4 young cattle out of the stables &amp; shed and have thrown a lot of the rotten turnips out of the turnip house by the window and they have been eating among them. there are a good many going to waste. I went to Everton this afternoon in the buggie and took 2 bags mixed grain for chop. brought back 3 bags. had 20cts worth shorts on top of one of the bags. got buggie circle fixed 20c and skimmer point for plow, 15c = 35c paid. left 35lbs Hungarian seed with Marshall to sell. got 12 lbs clover at $4.00 80cts 40 lbs timothy at $2.00 = 1.67 = $2.47 (paid) also got plow lines and snaps 25c which Maggie &amp; her mother paid for at night when down dealing. they had butter and other dealings.{in margin} our women folk have started their house cleaning to day. Horace Tovell paid for 38 lbs dried pork $2.42. this evening to our folks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>A very rainy day. so much so that we never hitched the plow or did any work in the field. a cold east wind has prevailed and it has been a thoroughly dissagreeable day throughout. we have kept all the stock indoors all day, excepting that the pigs broke out awhile. I had a while fixing them up again. Ewart &amp; I had a job of finishing up of the clipping of "Doc". I held him --twitched and foot strapped up-- while Ewart clipped. Ewart and Maggie are away this evening to an invited party at Mortons. we were cleaning up the peas among other of our chores. {in margin} a very wet &amp; dissagreeable day. Horse clipping - Mortons party this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>Another dissagreeable day. Maggie and Ewart did not get back from Mortons till one oclock last night. they say it was terribly dark. they had a pleasant time. Mrs Morton did all in her power to make the company comfortable and happy. Ewart plowed this forenoon at the sod but found it so unpleasant that he did not go out this afternoon. the snow showers melted on him while at work and was wetting. he went to John McKenzies this afternoon to clip one of his horses. he clipt the old mare and he says she had a very thick and heavy coat of hair. she became so warm the other day while at work that she was just about played out. I am kept very busy doing up the chores these times especially when there is other work on hand beside. Geo. Duffield brought up the mail among them the "Twice a week Advocate" - I notice the news is very warlike.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_20_21_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 20 21 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_22_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 22 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 20 21 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart has plowed all day at the sod. he says the land works fine. the rain has made it a little damp and more friable. he plowed, he says, about an acre and half. I cleaned up 2 bags more of peas. we have now 9 bags up which I think will be enough to sow our 7 acres of sod. I also bagged up 2 bags of mixed oats &amp; peas for chop (over 2 of oats and one of peas) and took it to Everton in the buggie. was about exactly 2 hours away - went off at 4 and back at six. have been cleaning out the pigs and other chores besides the regular work. I see by the papers the United States have sent their ultimatum to Spain and given them till Saturday next to reply to it. they demand that Spain evacuate Cuba and Cuban Waters. Margaret is at Webbs this evening to stay all night with Mrs Webb.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>A steady days rain. not very heavy but very constant and very dissagreeable to be exposed to. we have not been doing anything in the field and the seeding gets quite a set back by this weather. the newspapers are giving great prominence to the warlike rumours. the likely hood is that war will soon be declared. the United States are likely to have the sympathy of the Civilized world in their intervention in behalf of the oppressed and suffering Cubans, otherwise war only under such circumstances is to be deprecated. Margaret was all night with Mrs Webb, who keeps very poorly yet. she is some better this day or two back. Bella and the children were with us quite awhile to day. I had a look at the fall wheat to day. it seems to be pretty much all living and gives promise of going on, although not of advanced growth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>Keeps dull and cloudy, but the rain has ceased. Ewart plowed this forenoon. it kept me busy doing up all the chores, only that I went down with Ewart in the aternoon and we drew off a lot of the big stones with the stone boat and built them in the fence. the land is drying up again. Ewart and I think we can clean the piece we intend to sow in a day and put the seed in. there was a terrible crop of stones on the ground - it is rather amusing to hear Johny making light of the job of clearing the stones off, when he durst not face it himself for fully thirty years.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton meeting this morning - Maggie remained till late at night. Ewart returned for dinner, and did not go back to Everton, but went off with one of the Duffield Boys. the two elderly folks had to look after this place and do the most of the work. we took a walk in the evening to see Mrs Webb. She is some better. {in margin, right edge cut off} "Jersey Co{w"} to McWilli{am's} this even{ing} - war ne{ar?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 24 25 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the land is drying up again. there is not much growth yet. during the recent rains it was also rather cold. Ewart and I have had a very busy day clearung the "stony acre" of the crop of stones that were thrown up with the last plowing. I was thinking we must have taken off nearly if not quite a score of stone boat loads and about 8 wagon loads. there is yet another load of small ones for the wagon when we will be ready to sow it. we purpose doing tomorrow. both Ewart &amp; I are tired of these awful stones. we have now about 20 rods of stone dyke from them. Ewart has driven down to Everton to hear the war news. {in margin} drawing off stones from the stony acre and building a dyke with them - interested in the war news.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. the weather is somewhat remarkable. Ewart &amp; I went back together to the "stony acre" and we took off the balance of the stones - a good load, and I sowed a bag of oats by hand ln it. Ewart cultivated the ground after I sowed it. we then left it and Ewart plowed in the sod till dinner time. and afterwards put in the afternoon at the plowing. I drove down to Hugh Blacks this afternoon to see the spraying operation on his orchard trees - there was quite a crowd there and quite an interest taken in the work. all information was very courtiously given. I took down 2 bags of mixed peas &amp; oats and have them chopped while down at Blacks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Continues splendid weather. Ewart has had a steady days plowing at the sod and finished it up to the small head land the other side of the pig house - he thinks he plowed fully an acre and a half to day. Margaret &amp; I attended the funeral of Mrs Neil McPhail this afternoon. it was given out for 2 oclock, but it was about 3 before they lifted. we went down to Everton after the funeral and I had to hasten home so as to do up the feeding and general work -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_THURSDAY_27_28_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_May_1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday May 1</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather continues very fine. never saw better seeding time. Ewart plowed the head land this morning and then rolled all the fields, afterwards cultivating about four acres. we are having things in good shape for finishing up the seeding this week - Beella has been with us the most of the day. Ewart drove her home in the evening. Henry Duffield brought up the mail this afternoon. we are all much interested in the war news - these times they are very exciting times. it is given out that the "Grand Old Man" - Mr Gladstone is no more . there will be a general mourning at his departure.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>Had the appearance of an oncome this morning, but it cleared off early to a fine day again. Ewart finished the cultivating of the sod this forenoon and sowed it with the seed drill afternoon. I harrowed with "King" ahead of the cultivator seeder, and did a small piece over after the seeder the second time. we have this evening all the seed grain in the ground and would have been done, but for the finishing of harrowing and rolling - we are much earlier than usual and the team is fine and strong and in good condition &amp; spirits - Dr McCullough and our Mary paid us a visit this evening - I had no time to chat, as all the work had to be attended and things went crooked some. and to mend matters the Forest cow chocked on a piece of mangel, causing us annoyance and uneasiness. the piece remained in her gullet all the time but we kept her from bloating by the "gag". {in margin} Finished up the grain sowing to day. only a little harrowing to do after the drill. Mary and Dr McCullough visiting - cow chocked -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Fine day. Ewart finished the harrowing of the peas this morning and then rolled the south patch of oats in front field - afterwards spent the balance of the day picking the stones off the pea land. I helped awhile. we got it about half done. we wish to have it clear enough to run the pea harvester over it, should we think to do so. Johny &amp; Lizzie were at Guelph. got 70cts per bag for potatoes. 80cts however was paid. have had some extra choring to day. the women folks are getting pretty well through house cleaning. the piece of Mangold did not leace the cow's gullet till this morning. Johny went to mill after returning from Guelph. took 2 bags peas &amp; oats for us. {in margin} finished harrowing the peas this morning - rolling and picking stones. Johny to Guelph also to mill when returning -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday May 1</span></h2> <pre>A fine day although threatning a change. at night rain began to fall. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon - their Mother rode with them to Webbs where she remained till the evening keeping Mrs Webb company - Johny came and spent the afternoon with me. we had a walk back on the fall wheat and he went round with me when doing up the stock. {in margin} Margaret visiting Mrs Webb. John spent the time with me. Ewart &amp; Maggie to meeting - </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 1 2 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a fall of rain last night but cleared up this morning and we had a fine warm day afterwards. Ewart &amp; I finished picking the stones off the pea ground this forenoon. we took the stones to the watering place. Ewart drew out 3 small loads of dung and spread it on the ground for early potatoes, just below the strawberries, and he plowed it in with the single horse (King) - Maggie and her Mother helped me clean up the balance of the wheat (goose) 7 bushels &amp; 10 lbs, and also bagged up 5 bags of peas &amp; oats for chopping. and took them to the mill leaving here about 1/2 past 3. I sent a letter to C. Overland containing four dollars in paym't of John McKenzie &amp; self Assmts &amp; dues for April being so very busy last week I overlooked sending it then. I met the stage driver when I was going to Everton and gave him 5cts to take it to Overland. I got home 215 lbs of flour and the bran and shorts, and 25cts rolled oats meal. and paid for all. 70cts wheat grist, 25 c chopping and the meal $1.20. account of the first Naval battle of the Phillipines - {in margin} stoning - took out manure and plowed it in for early potatoes - flour grist and chopping at Everton - sent four dollars for our assm'ts &amp; dues for last month - there was an overplus paid last time of 50cts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>A fine growing day. there has not been much sunshine and in consequence, it has not been very drying. Ewart &amp; I took the team back to the stony acre and and harrowed the land (it was only cultivated in) and took off 2 loads of small stones. it looks well now. the back field of oats is nice and green, and the fall wheat has very much improved since Sunday that I was down there. I sowed nearly a pailful of barley in a bare spot in the upper corner. Atwell gave us the first bid on our cattle to day that we have had at all. 40 dollars apiece and take them away next Monday. Henry Duffield sold his to day to Scott. 4 at 4 1/2 per lb and 2 at 4c . I got 6 bags of potatoes from J. Webb. bargained for them some time ago at 50cts per bag. {in margin} finished picking stones and harrowing stony acre - sowed a little barley on fall wheat miss. bid for the fat cattle - got 6 bags potatoes from J.Webb -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Cool at night with some frost. the days are fair however although not bright, and the land dries but slowly. we thought to get our rolling done on our pea land but it is too damp and soggy. when Ewart tried it the land stuck to the roller and made quite a coating of earth on it. we loaded up a smaller load of turnip this morning on our wagon and. along with the plow Ewart took it up to John McKenzie and plowed for him to day. Geo. McWilliams also plowed for him to day. I drove to Everton this evening for the Mail and and gave Maggie and her Mother a ride to Webbs in passing - I called round by McKenzies to see how they were getting along and told Ewart he had better stay tomorrow and help John - Andrew Baptic is there to night saying he is going to help him tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_4_5_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 4 5 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_5_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 5 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_6_7"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 6 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 4 5 1898</span></h2> <p>Fine day. the land is drying up considerably to day. I have had extra chores on hand in cleaning out &amp;c and have also started to prepare the potatoes for market. I got about 5 bags for market, and about one picked out for seed and put in a bin in the granary. Ewart came home this evening and says they got along very well at McKenzies. John has a hard job in preparing for the seed on account of so many stones being on the land. he has been hauling them off while the others have been plowing . I am much troubled these times with inward pain. expect it may result from indigestion, as it is, it causes me much uneasiness. I emptied the 6 bags of Webb potatoes into a granary bin (Empire State) -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Cool nights, but fine weather through the day and warm sunshine. Ewart and I have had to hurry up to day to prepare of load of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Mother also helped us afternoon - we bagged up 18 additional bags to day, making 23 bags in all, and about 4 bags of picked seed put in a granary bin. our potatoes in the turnip house have been growing very badly and the sprouting of them makes the work of bagging long some and tedious. those of them nearest the turnips were the worst having sprouts on them about 6 inches long - many of them at least -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. we were up by sharp 5 this morning and I got off for Guelph about 6. Maggie and her Mother came after me with Fred and the buggie. passing me on the road beyond Coughlin place. I sold to McCrea for 70cts per bag. 23 bags = $16.10. the women folks sold their 38 1/2 doz eggs mostly to Millman for 9cts cash. 36 lbs butter to other parties at 15cts per lb - there was a very large crowd on the market, and had the effect of lowering the price some. potatoes have been bringing 80cts though the week - I left for home before 4 oclock and was home before the woman - Fredy Jestin rode home with me. saw Willie to day, he put some bolts in our buggie when in Guelph. the circle had rattled them loose and and had become quite dangerous. {in margin} Guelph to market with Buggie and lumber wagon - Potatoes 23 bags. Butter &amp; Eggs. Fred Jestin rode home with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h2> <p>Weather continues very fine. Sunshine and warm. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon where Mr Baker is again holding forth. he has lately returned from the States. John McKenzie, Bella &amp; the children have been with us this afternoon.{in margin} Mr Baker talks of leaving Everton for the States. John McKenzie and family -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 8 9 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine growing day. the grain begins to show green in the fields now. Ewart rolled the balance of the pea land this forenoon and afterwards the orchard and a great part of the grass field behind the orchard. I have been very busy doing up the chores, and fixed the railway door by the shed at the barn. have had a job attending a sick lamb lately, but it died to day . it was one of the twins (a ewe lamb) from one of the ewes I bought at Crofts sale. I paid George Duffield 15 dollars to day on the note he holds against me. ($15.00) I promised to pay him soon other 5 on the principal and the three dollars also as interest. that will leave just 30 dollars more to pay on the note. Johny borrowed a pail (1/2 bushel) 34 lbs of peas to sow to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>A fine forenoon, but turned to rain afternoon. it is a good rain however as it keeps fairly warm and the growth will be pushed instead of kept back. Ewart and I picked off two loads of small stones from the front field (north) (in wheat) and were expecting to get it rolled after getting another load picked. the rain came on however and stopt us. we got a funeral notice of the death of Cousin Wm Ewart, Meaford. he is to be buried this afternoon. George Hodgson a young man from Guelph was buried this afternoon at Everton also. the family used to live out here - the father used to rent Peter Stewarts farm. he was a very worthy young man I believe, and an excellent scholar. He was a school teacher and well up in his proffesion.</p> <pre>== WEDNESDAY 10 11== </pre> <p>A fine day after the rain - the growth should now be fairly good. there has been so much cool weather however that vegetation is not very foreward. Ewart &amp; I fixed up both waggons for drawing out the manure. we think of getting some help to fork the manure. I am troubled with a pain in my stomach and we think I had better not attempt to work much at the manure handling as it might make me worse. likely we will get Geroge Duffield to help us. they think it likely one of the Boys can come.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_11_12_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 11 12 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_12_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 12 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_13_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 13 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 11 12 1898</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, keeps dry and a little warmer. it has been cool at night lately and a little white frost. we dont think however that the frost has been so bad as to do any particular harm. in fact we have not noticed any thing at all cut. the growth has not been rapid so far. but it may be expected that a good root is forming which will ensure more rapid growth when the weather sets in warmer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>Weather very fine but not very warm. Ewart has been away all day helping to jack up Isaac Theaker's Barn. they had a hard day's work and finished the job all but placing the mud sill which is to be done tomorrow morning. I had all the chores to do and besides. I drilled up the land for the Mangolds and sowed them. after that I took two bags of peas &amp; oats to the mill to get chopped. it kept me very busy but i got it all done. I went to see the doctor about the pain that annoys me so much. he thinks it is indigestion and he gave me a little poweder in a box with directions to take (after eating) as much as would lie on a 5ct piece and wash it down with a little water or milk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather. Ewart drove Lizzie into Guelph to day, with Johny's buggie and our Fred. and I have again been left alone. besides doing the chores, I finished picking the small stones off the north front field and rolled it. Maggie drove the team while I sowed about a barrrell of salt on the west portion of the field, about 8 rods wide next the orchard.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2> <p>Fine day, warmer than usual. Ewart stayed at home to day and in consequence I had it a little easier than ordinary. George Loree rode up from Meeting with Maggie and remained till evening. Margaret &amp; I walked up to Henry Duffields in the evening -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 15 16 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. we expected to start drawing out the dung to day, but Charlie Duffield went to help Isaac Theaker to day to prepare for the masons who are building the foundationof his barn. And George cannot come till he is at home. we expect his tomorrow however. Ewart &amp; I worked at preparing preparing the potatoes for Market until dinner time. afterwards Ewart cultivated, harrowed &amp; rolled the corn ground and also roled the oat on stony acre corner - {in margin} harrowing and rolling the corn ground and stony acre.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. Geroge Duffield has been with us to day helping to draw out the manure - George filed the loads and Ewart drew them out. 25 loads to day. I have had quite an extra time cleaning out all the places, pigs, calves &amp; cattle and bedding them all up. took a lot of pea straw for the pigs porch. I took 2 bags chop again this evening on the buggie - had to hurry up as all the chore work {illegible} on me. Bella has been here helping Maggie and her mother at the house cleaning. John drove for her this evening as little Maggie has taken sick. otherwise she was to have remained - if she gets better to night she intends coming back in the morning. {in margin} George Duffield and Ewart drawing out the manure - House cleaning Bella helping - 2 bags chop with the buggie -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Continues fine weather, a little warmer to day and looks to night as if a change is impending. George Duffield has again helped us to draw out manure. they have again to day , I believe, taken out the same as yesterday (25 loads) Bella came back to day to help house clean - Maggie has not recovered from her sickness, still her mother thought there was perhaps nothing serious. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb paid us a visit to day - Mrs Webb receives benefit from being our in the open air and visiting around. this is the third visit out since her long sickness. she was one day at her Brother Joseph's and another at Williams - {in margin} Geroge Duffield helping to take out the manure - Mr and Mrs John Webb visiting us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_18_19_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 18 19 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_19_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 19 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_20_21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 20 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 18 19 1898</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rain this morning early, and quite a heavy thunder storm. we hear of damage done by the lightning. the storm abated after breakfast time but the land is so wet that we did not think it right to draw the manure and cut up the lane. Geo. Duffield came along but we did not go to work. I went at the potatoe picking and sprouting, and Margaret helped me in the afternoon. I also built the fence between the pig house and sheep pen. Ewart drove to Guelph and had his mouth fixed at Stirton the dentist. he got 3 teeth extracted and is preparing a plate which is to cost ten dollars. {in margin} Thunder storm - Ewart drove to Guelph to get his teeth pulled.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>The weather has taken up again and to day things are drying up. George Duffield came this morning and Ewart and him finished drawing out on the turnip land by dinner time (before) they then spread in the field until dinner time. Ewart hitched on the horses to the plow after dinner and George spread the manure. before nightfall I got Ewart to drive down for Morton's wagon and George and I filled up 16 bags of potatoes for Guelph tomorrow, and loaded them in the barn. I have had all the chores on my hands to day besides making ready for Guelph. {in margin} drawing out the manure on turnip land - bagging 16 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>A fine day. I started for Guelph this morning about 1/2 past six and arrived in Guelph about nine oclock. had 16 bags potatoes of our own and 5 bags for Johny. we found potatoes down in price from 65 to 80. last Wednesday they were 90. I sold to Carter for 70c and took them mostly up in corn at 47cts per Bushel. I got seed corn. some of the Longfellow variety , which, they say , is valuable for cobbing in the fall and makes good hog feed. 5 lbs of that and 1/2 bushel of white for silo, we think will plant our patch (about 3/4 acre) Ewart has plowed at the potatoe land and had Johny's Nettie to mate with Fred. I joined with Henry Duffield for 9 lbs turnip seed at {Harver's?} for $1.00 - 4 1/2 lbs each for 50c best mixed varieties - {in margin} Load of Potatoes at Guelph - bought feed &amp; seed corn &amp; turnip seed-</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. Splendid growing weather. Ewart &amp; Maggie at Everton this forenoon. Margaret &amp; I drove down to McKenzies with "Doc" . had dinner &amp; tea with them. we had a walk over their place to day - the crops seem to be doing fairly well. Johny Weatherstone {driving?} house was struck by lightning and burned about noon to day.{in margin} Johny Weatherstone {drive?} house burned. 20 tons hay &amp; a horse and other things consumed -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 22 23 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine balmy day. growth at the present time must be very rapid. I drove to Everton this morning with Fred and buggie and got 2 bags chopped at the mill. also mailed a letter for Johny containing $8.50 to the "London Fire In'ce Co", London. after returning Ewart &amp; I drove the 3 young cattle down to John McKenzies pasture - we had considerable trouble to get them there. they turned 2 or 3 times on us and made for home. we washed the sheep, along with John McKenzies &amp; Joe Handleys, and were bothered with Geo. Rozzel &amp; Rufus Robertson (with theirs) coming in on us while at work and delayed us. Ewart plowed this afternoon, he has the potatoe land nearly all plowed. {in margin} young dark road cow to McWilliams Bull this A.M. young red heifer calved. She is now a cow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>A very fine growing day, warm and close. Ewart is away to day enjoying himself on the 24th. he drove to Guelph - I have had all the chores on hand, I also fixed up the fence protecting the fall wheat, there were some deficient parts of it. I let the cows into that part of the pasture to day. they seem to have a longing for home as they did not care to go away for very long and am just as well pleased, as the fence in places has become weak in parts through the winter and I haven't time yet to see after it. {in margin} divided up our seed with Henry Duffield that we bought at Guelph last Sat. and I paid him for my share amounting to {95c?} also paid him for the 2 bushels seed wheat $1.75 -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Another warm day. the crops are improving very fast in appearance now. my forenoon was taken up with the ordinary chores and I walked over to Kerr's with the little sow. afternoon I spread manure ahead of the plow. Bella is up to day, she is getting help to fix her dress. John McKenzie drove up to Johny Lorees place to get some of McKinnons lumber for his Kitchen floor. Ewart has been plowing at the turnip land. he has had Johny's Nettie mare, as Johny had Doc to day to Guelph - he took in a load of potatoes. Robert Jestin lost one of his horses (Dave) - Ewart drove Bella home at night. Johny got 75cts for his potatoes, and had to pedal them. they were 90cts a week ago to day. {in margin} the young sow (Barbers) was taken over {to} R. J. Kerrs to{day} -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_THURSDAY_25_26_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY THURSDAY 25 26 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_26_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 26 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_27_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 27 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 25 26 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues fine and fair weather. we have been very busy at the turnip land plowing and spreading the manure. Ewart took turns in spreading the manure and I plowed the while. it kept us busy, as we have so many chores yet on hand - we are troubled a good deal with our young cow that has come in. her udder is sonsiderably inflammed and there is no milk from one of the teats. it causes much more work and annoyance.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Weather continues very fine. we have again been working at the turnip land. got all the manure spread this forenoon and Ewart finished the plowing shortly after dinner. he afterwards harrowed over all the ground - Wood &amp; Ellis came this afternoon to see the cattle - they offered the same as Atwell. 40 dollars apiece, but i would not let them go for that. perhaps i should have closed with them because the markets keep very low but one hardly knows what to do.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has been prevailing for some time. Ewart got the loan of Johny's buggy and he drove his mother with her quota of butter &amp; eggs to Guelph. she had nearly 50 dozen of eggs and butter. Ewart got his new plate with his upper teeth to day from Dr Stinton. they were late in returning home as they had two buggies with the horse. Willie purchased a buggy from Will Waller who, in turn, purchased it from a party with the view of it suiting us. I think it is a cheap rig. 25 dollars is the price. {in margin} Ewart and his mother to Guelph to day - he gets his new set of teeth. Willie gets a buggy for which we buy -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. Ewart &amp; Maggie have the first ride in the new rig by going twice to Everton. their mother rode down in the evening with them to Webbs. John Webb was visiting us awhile this afternoon. I wrote a letter to Brother Alexander, Meaford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 29 30 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the weather is superb. I drove to Everton this morning and was in time to catch the mail so as to send off a letter to Brother Alexander Meaford. I also had two bags for chopping and got a bag of shorts . for want of change I owe 35cts on the deal. Ewart &amp; I on my return,went at the corn ground and sowed the corn while Ewart plowed it in. it took us all our time to get it done. I sowed it thinner than we hve been in the habit of doing. on the old patch I had half a bushel of the white ensilage corn, and 5 lbs of the Longfellow, which I sowed very thin. it is valued for producing corn in the ear which makes good pig feed in the fall. Willie came along from Guelph this evening and is staying all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30 31</span></h2> <p>Continues fine, dry and warm. the land is getting a little dry, and the roads dusty. we helped Johny away with his load of hogs this morning. he sold to Simpson, Guelph. we loaned him our team. he had 10 hogs which weighed 1755 lbs. and the old sow which weighed 420 lbs. the sow became restive and troublesome on the road and did some damage to Robewrt McWilliams rack. Ewart harrowed and rolled the corn ground and afterwards he and I started the potatoe planting. we planted the 6 bags of John Webb's kind (Empire State) and nearly finished them - Mother cut them all . Uncle Thomas Tolton and Alice are staying with us all night. they are on their way to Guelph. Thomas and I took a drive to Everton and came home by way of McKenzies. John &amp; Willie Usherwood were practicing playing the violin together for tomorrows event at Guelph when Bella is to be married at Toltons to Colin Kitchen of Nassagaweya.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 31 1</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day, warm and dry. a shower would do good now . Ewart and I have begun again at the potatoe planting. I drop while Ewart plows them in. we had 3 full bags of cuts which Mother cut yesterday. she cut the balance to day, of what we selected out of the stock we sold at Guelph. they are the "Peerless Savoy". we would have had the most of the planting done had I not been delayed by Holmes coming about buying the fat cattle. I sold him the cattle for $164.00 he paid me two dollars in hand. they have to be delivered next Monday perhaps. failing that they are expected to go away the following Wednesday or Thursday. we have Bellas children Willie &amp; Maggie on account of them being at the wedding this P.M. {in margin} Bella McKenzie and Colin Kitchen married this afternoon at David Tolton's Guelph. sold the 4 fat catt;e to Holmes of Acton. $164.00 -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_1_2_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 1 2 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_2_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 2 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_3_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 3 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 1 2 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day. the sun comes down scorchingly. I have been planting again at the potatoes. to day I planted our own kind the "Peerless Savoy" and a couple of pails of "Cups". the 3 last rows are Cups only that the middle row has some "peerless" which extend from the lane half way along to the stone pile. we finished up the planting in about 2 hours after dinner. Ewart harrowed &amp; rolled the ground afterwards. I got the sheep in about 5 oclock and shore 4 of them. they begin to swelter rather badly in this hot spell with their fleeces on. Joe Atwell came along to try and buy the cattle this forenoon, but he was a day too late. I thought when he was here before that he said he would be back in about two weeks. but he says now that it was a few weeks. there may have been a mistake. he was lately in the neighborhood however and he ought to have called if he wanted the cattle. {in margin} finished planting the potatoes -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>Continues very hot weather. things are drying up fast now, and rain would do good. crops are looking well at the present time and it would be a pity to see them hurt by a protracted drouth. I finished the sheep shearing this forenoon and painted an S on them - lambs and all with red paint. as we put them on the road at times it is well to have them marked. Ewart and I got an axe apiece and fixed the brush fence by the fall wheat this afternoon. Ewart has been oiling the single harness, and burning off caterpillers from the apple trees. I fired the brush pile this evening of apple tree prunings and remained with it till about burned down.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Dry, hot &amp; dusty. rain now would be very welcome. our folks are picknicking with a large company over at "Stanley Park" to day, and Mother &amp; I are left alone to look after things. there are quite a lot of chores left on hand. the pigs, fat cattle &amp; horses all under cover to be fed and cleaned out. the fat cattle will soon be off hand however. Johny &amp; Lizzie are away to the picknick with the rest. also John McKenzie &amp; Bella. Johny paid me to day $120.00 on account. {in margin} Johny paid $120.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h2> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry. Ewart &amp; Maggie to Everton. I take a walk with Henry Duffield over his place, and had tea with them. when I returned home Johny and Bella with Mrs McKenzie and the newly wedded couple. Colin Kitching &amp; wife were there, and had tea and a nice visit from them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 5 6 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. cool and overcast in the morning up to about nine oclock (or perhaps eight oclock) when the sun shone out again and it became warm and closer. I rose at about 2 oclock this morning and roused Ewart and after getting the cattle ready and our breakfast taken we started off for Acton with the cattle at about a quarter past three. they drove down very nicely and we reached Acton about 7 oclock. I gave Holmes 50c out of the $164.00 as the weight of the steers did not come up to what I laid them at 4100. their weight was 4070. Ewart &amp; I returned home by about 11 oclock. Richd Symott had 11 head down 2 hours ahead of us. Ewart started to plow the turnip land the second time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. continues warm. as I wished to go to Guelph on business, Margaret accompanied me in the buggy. we left home shortly before ten and reached Guelph a little after noon. we had a basket of eggs which we sold to Millman at 9c cash. before unhitching I drove to Miss Loghrins and paid $75.00 the interest for the last year on the mortgage. also got 3 fifty dollar notes so as to remit to Alex. McGregor by registered letter. we drove round by Rockwood home, and paid 12 dollars to Eli Stont. interest on note. Ewart has been plowing the turnip land.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>Continues warm and sultry. a heavy shower went the round to day. I drove up to Thomas Cox and bought from him an old driving cart for 2 dollars to break the colt with. the shafts are weak and require repairing - I also called at the mill to see about shingles. they had very few on hand but may soon have them. we will have to watch our opportunity as, it seems, they can't keep them. people when they come will take them away. Ewart has the turnip land harrowed &amp; rolled ready for drilling up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_8_9_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 8 9 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 10 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 8 9 1898</span></h2> <p>Fine warm weather. we would be much the better of some rain. there have been showers around but we have had very little. but what little has come serves to freshen up the crops. I went to Everton this forenoon to get the cart shafts repaired, as there were others ahead of me with a good deal of work I had a long wait, and it was about 4 oclock before I got back home. I had my dinner witht the Robertson girls. Ewart commenced to drill up for the turnips and quit early so as to take a drive out of the colt. he got along nicely with her and drove to Everton for the mail. Willie came along this evening and is staying all night. he intends working on his way home tomorrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>A fine, warm, growing day for the crops. there have showers around but none of any consequence have lately visited out parts . we would be much the better of some rain. Ewart has drilled up the turnip land and finished up about 5 oclock. I harnessed up Fred in the plow harness between 3 &amp; 4 oclock and went over to Johnys drive house for the turnip sower to find it was not there. John Webb had used it yesterday and did not bring it back. I went down to Webbs to see about it. they had done with it last night but thought there was no hurry required in bringing it home. Johny let them have it without thinking of us. Campbell brought it home, but it was so near supper time that we took supper first and it was about 6 oclock before sowing. I sowed 76 drills out of 104. leaving 28 to do. Ewart had bad luck while hitching up the colt to the cart. in starting she twisted around and fell on the shafts breaking them off short.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10 11</span></h2> <p>Great rain last night with thunder and lightning and to day it has been showery. it is nice and warm and the growth must be very rapid. I have been picking out the eatable potatoes in the root house and putting them into the granary. Hugh Black called this afternoon to escape a shower and had tea with us. John Webb also paid us a visit. he and I went up to Duffields to see Mrs Harriet Parks who is now there visiting. she has got (of course) much older looking. she says it is 29 years since she was in this neighborhood. we have not been able to get on the land to day. it is soaking . Miss Currie has undergone an operation for appendicitis and unfortunately not very successful. her condition is considered critical.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h2> <p>A beautiful growing day. lots of moisture now and very warm - Ewart &amp; Maggie twice to Everton. Margaret &amp; I walked up in the evening to see Mrs Parks. She is not very well. Wm Jestin is to be buried to day at one oclock P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 12 13 1898</span></h2> <p>Showery to day and very unsettled. there has been very little sunshine and the air very close. it must be great growing weather. the land is very wet from recent rains - I see the McDermott road work beat are on to work to day. they have turnpiked from about Robert Jestins gate to the top of the hill. Ewart &amp; I took the team up to the saw mill this afternoon. I got about 500 feet of 2nd class lumber for which he chrgd me $2.50, and 2 1/2 square 2nd class shingles $1.25 = $3.75. which I paid. I drove to Everton on my return and ordered from Robertson a new pair of shafts for the cart. he sends to Guelph for them tomorrow. Mary accompanied me back home. there is no acknowledgement of the receipt of the money from Alex. McGregor, and I think it should have been to hand. brought home the cattle from John McKenzies this forenoon.{in margin} Lumber &amp; shingles from the saw mill McLean &amp; Gow. ordered a new pair of shafts for cart. Mary up with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>Cleared up to day and it is fine and clear. became very cold in the evening and wind high. hope it may not freeze, although it is cold enough to make us fear frost. the land is rather soft to work on. I scuffled the mangolds but it was too wet to make a good job. we were going to hoe them but it rather clamy. the weeds are getting so strong however that we will soon have to hoe them. we sowed the balance of the turniop drills (28) before supper. Robert Morton got the drill after we were done. he intended sowing his after tea.{in margin} Ewart got 530 lbs oats which settles up all the old scores with the oats that Johny borowed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 1415</span></h2> <p>Quite cool all day and was cold last night, but we could not see any frost this morning. I cut the burrs around the grass fields to the north of the lane, and the front field (spring wheat) also the thistles round the latter. Ewart gathered up a lot of broken wood around the place for burning. we drove to Everton this evening for the cart. Robertson has put in a new set of shafts. the cart is much improved thereby. I had quite a job repairing the brush fence - the cattle got into the fall wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_15_16_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 15 16 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_16_17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 16 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 15 16 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. Margaret &amp; I drove to Rockwood this forenoon with the horse and buggy. we took the wool to the factory. the 8 fleeces weighed 55 lbs and there was no dockage. we took up six dollars and some cents worth of goods. and cash for the balance. they allowed 18 1/4cts as the large portion was taken in goods, 18c half cash &amp; half trade. 19 all trade. we called round by McKenzies in coming home and got 4 lbs butter and paid 52cts for it. Mother wishes to allow them the same as she gets for hers at the creamery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>A fine summer day. bright sunshine and pleasant - the crops are looking well and the papers say the general outlook for the farmers of Canada is good. Ewart hoed all the Mangolds to day. I drove up to the saw mill this morning and got 5 1/2 squares of 2nd class shingles, for which I paid him $2.75. they are taken away as fast as they can make them. I got the last bunch of 2nd class. when I returned I went at the burr cutting in the bush. there are not nearly so many as last year but they are now getting ripe and require to be cut.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>A very fine growing day. warm and became very sultry &amp; hot afternoon. there was a thunder cloud and a nice shower passed over about 4 oclock P.M. Johny &amp; {Walt?} Loree have been putting in a part of their statute labour of their Beats to day. Ewart &amp; I put in our work. Ewart drove our team and I was shovelling in the sides of the road after the plow and spreading the gravel. there were 6 teams on the Eramosa side and 4 Erins and they fixed quite a long piece of road. it seems to be a good plan, plowing the sides and throwing it into the centre and then covering with a coating of gravel. Ewart has been making ready this evening for starting out early next Monday morning to draw gravel with Robert Morton and George McWilliams.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 19</span></h2> <p>Cooler to day and clear. the weather looks more settled. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton meeting this forenoon , and again in the evening when their Mother accompanied them. Ewart also drove over to Ospringe after dinner. I have kept the house the most of the day being very tired from yesterday's work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 19 20 1898</span></h2> <p>Very fine weather. it was overcast a part of the day &amp; a little rain fell but nothing of consequence. Johny has finished up the road work to day. Ewart started off early this morning to his job with Robert Morton &amp; Geo. McWilliams. they are laying the gravel on the road fronting Charles Sockets and get the gravel down on Hodgkinsons pit. I have been preparing for taking our pigs to Guelph tomorrow, fixing up our own old rack and fitting up Johny's wagon. I got the loan of 73 lbs of corn from John Webb to feed to the fat pigs. I ran clean out of feed for them and had to get that much to finish them up.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Quite cool this morning and pleasant. I was early astir this morning and got away with the hogs about 7 oclock, arriving at Guelph about ten. although we had some trouble and delay in getting them loaded, they were no trouble afterwards. the seven weighed 1140 lbs, which at $4.90 made $55.86. I bought a sack of {land? lund?} plaster, a bag of chopped corn, 2 bags whole feed corn &amp; one lb Paris green. = $4.35. I paid Jenni the twenty five dollars &amp; twenty five cents to give to Willie to pay for the buggy to William Walker - Willie drove down to {"Strabane"?} to day. it was a pity I did not catch him in time to send the money with him. I had Johny's mare Jeenie &amp; our Fred for a team to day and they drove fine together. Johny went to the Wool factory this afternoon, and Everton Mill forenoon. with the absence of his mare he did these chores. Nette has not foaled yet and he has been looking for it about a month. {in margin} Guelph with the seven fat pigs - they weighed 1140 lbs at $4.90 = $55.86 - paid $25.00 &amp; 25 cts to Jenni for the buggy -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Another cool day and very pleasant. things are growing now very rapidly. I pulled a lot of the milk weed out of the fall wheat this forenoon also finished pulling the "oxeye daisy" before dinner. I then went round the south front field with the scythe and cut all the burrs around the fence corners and thistles among the grain, and grass &amp; weeds among the raspberries. I weighed up 73 lbs corn and took it to Webbs this evening. I borrowed that amount on Monday - Maggie and I rode down to Everton in the buggie and drove to McKenzies before returning home. Maggie got some butter from Bella. I told John McKenzie I had sold Simpson his 2 pigs, if he chose to take it for 5 cents per lb delivered in two weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAY_22_23_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAY 22 23 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_23_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 23 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_24_25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 24 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..._2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 22 23 1898</span></h2> <p>A pleasant and beautiful day. clear sunshine and moderately cool. our old white sow had nine pigs (this morning) and they seem to be all doing well. the 114 days were up last night . I fixed up the pen tight so as to keep them all right till they grow big enough to take care of themselves. Bella and her children, Mrs mcKenzie &amp; Christina McCarter were here to day - Bella got away a pail of strawberries. I hitched up Fred and scuffled the corn, going twice on each row and scuffling as near the corn as possible so as to save hoeing. it has made a good job. Ewart got through tonight with his work on the road with Geo. McWilliam and Robert Morton. he says they got along very well and the horses stood the work fairly well. they each took 7 loads the 2 first days and 8 loads the 2 last and they think, there may be more than 1 1/2 yds to each load. the pit is about 1/2 mile in on Hodgkinsons place and taken in front of Charles Sockets. {in margin} oldest white sow pigged last night. 9 in all and all doing well so far. Bella &amp; Mrs McKenzie here getting strawberries - Ewart done working on the road - scuffling the corn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>A very close and sultry day. the heat, at times, has been excessive. Ewart has hoed the corn patch to day. it was not very hard to do as I was particular to scuffle very close to the corn, going twice on each row. he was done early and off to a garden party at David Jacksons - Maggie and her Mother have been hoeing and otherwise cleaning the house garden &amp; potatoes. I have had the scythe around - cutting up thistles &amp; burrs &amp; burdocks, which are abounding too plentifully. also been pulling up remnants of milkweed in the fall wheat behind, near the bush. Ella Rogers, in company of Ruth McWilliams paid us a visit to day. she is her fathers's image, and seems a very nice and very well mannered young woman.{in margin} Ewart hoed the corn patch - cutting burrs, thistles &amp;c - Ella Rogers and Ruth McWilliams visiting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Very heavy rain last night and showery this forenoon. this has been a very timely rain as the late drying winds had the land quite dry again. it has been cooler this afternoon and the air clearer I notice our potatoes are showing nicely in the rows now. I had a fear they were not in good condition being so long in showing up. we planted them too deep, which, I think, is partly the cause. I have been mending harness &amp; shoes to day during the wet spell. I paid R. J. Kerr $1.50 for 2 sows to his hog. he let me off free for the old sow that I took first as her litter all died. Robert's reasonable in his charges, and considerate under bad luck. {in margin} Rain. it will do good - repairing harness &amp; shoes. paid R. J. Kerr one dollar &amp; half -</p> <pre>== Sunday 26 == </pre> <p>Fine day. cool and pleasant. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove twice to Everton. Mr Baker preached his farewell sermon this evening. Mr &amp; Mrs David Robertson &amp; Willie &amp; Jeenie from Guelph were visiting and had dinner &amp; tea with us and, I expect, all went to hear the sermon. {in margin} visitors - Mr Baker's farewell sermon -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_MONDAY_26_27_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE MONDAY 26 27 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_27_28"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 27 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 26 27 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a fall of rain in the early part of last night and this day has been rather unsettled. showers coming up now and again and making the land too wet to work on. we would have liked to get on to clean our potatoes as the turnips are getting weedy and they are growing nearly large enough to hoe. Ewart hooked up the colt this forenoon to the cart and she went off very well . he took her down to Hoskins where Willie Abbott works and had her shod. he paid for it as we are not running an account there. I am almost unfitted for any work from a lame back that came on me yesterday after undergoing a thorough washing. think I got cold. have been repairing harnesses some. Ewart took down the young roan cow to McWilliams. she was there five weeks ago. sorry she had to go back. Willie and Colin Campbell were here this afternoon. Colin has a patent spray for the potatoes. {in margin} rain - training the colt. Willie and Colin Campbell - the young folks at Everton to night at a presentation to Mr Baker - Mr Dunbar with us to night. Young roan cow away to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. dry, clear &amp; warm. I have been scuffling the potatoes to day and have worked under pain and difficulty - my back is not much better but I am anxious to be getting along with the work - I have done 56 or 58 rows and gone over them twice - going very close on the left hand side of drill first on each side, and the scuffler is sure to meet and cut all for certain. Colin Campbell called on his way to Guelph and tells us that Frank Simonds has shot himself and his body was found to day on the rocks at Everton. Ewart has been helping John McKenzie to day to gather firewood at Harry Tovills that Harry will burn up if not taken away right off. there was an inquest held over the body of Frank Simonds this ev'g and also the burial of the corpse at a late hour. the body was badly decomposed and had a very offensive odor. the jury found a verdict of shooting by his own hand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>Another warm close day. I finished scuffling our potatoes this forenoon, and set up the potatoes at the house patch. Ewart has hoed at the potatoes the most of the day. I joined him this afternoon and we have 26 rows done this evening. there are yet 46 rows to do. I am hardly able to work yet I try to do something. there is some improvement however. Margaret and I drove down to Everton this evening. she had some trading at the store to make. I went over to Cuttings to see about the rent for Mrs Peavoy . they have made a good job of the fence round the house &amp; premises. they claim 2 dollars for it which I think is reasonable - I paid $4.50 to Janet Abbott for interest. Mary accompanied us home. she is going to help the dressmaker. there has been a great excitement over the suicide of Frank Simonds in Everton.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_THURSDAYC29_30_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE THURSDAYC29 30 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Dominion_Day_FRIDAY_30_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">July Dominion Day FRIDAY 30 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_SATURDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">JULY SATURDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAYC29 30 1898</span></h2> <p>A very sultry warm day. thunder clouds loomed up this afternoon and towards evening some heavy thunder &amp; lightning prevailed. we hear of some damage done. Mr {Adsett?} next to Josiah Stewart had a mare &amp; colt killed. also hear of another case in Erin. Ewart and I finished the potatoe hoeing excepting 13 rows. they were a little too wet in the forenoon but were better in the afternoon till the rain came on. I hitched up the horse and buggie and drove Mary home this evening. there is talk of rust coming on the fall wheat. I have been looking at ours but can find none on the stalk although there is some on the leaf. I have pulled quite a quantity more of "oxeye daisy" at a noon spell to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Dominion Day FRIDAY 30 1</span></h2> <p>An extremely hot &amp; sultry day. it has been very close and little or no breeze. Ewart &amp; I finished hoeing the potatoes this forenoon and I scuffled the turnips afterwards 40 odd rows. there are yet 60 to do. Ewart felt the heat very much and was almost bushed with it. I continued on at scuffling although it was very hard to stick at it with my lame back. there are thunder clouds passing around which, no doubt, are emptying themselves in other parts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SATURDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>Another very hot and sultry day. there is however a little breeze to day. I drove to Guelph in the buggy this morning. Bella accompanied me from Heffernans Corner. John McKenzie took in some oats, potatoes &amp; wool. our Johny paid me twenty dollars to day and I loaned J. McKenzie $30.00 to pay off his $80.00 note at the Bank. And John afterwards borrowed at the Bank 25 dollars again, giving his note at six months and I endorsed it. John then paid me $20.00 back so that ten is all that stands now. John sold his 2 pigs to Simpson at $5.10 for Monday next. I expected to get our buggy fixed up to day but only got it partially done. they were so busy. I bought 3 bags whole corn and one bag chopped $3.75 paid at Thorps. 25c also for oatmeal. Ewart hoed 18 rows turnips to day. exciting war news to day. {in margin} Johny paid $20.00 to day -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2> <p>Terribly hot and sultry again to day. considerable thunder and rain - Ewart &amp; Maggie went off this morning to McKenzies. Ewart came back to dinner but Maggie did not return. They have extra services to day at Ospringe. the anniversary of their opening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 3 4 1898</span></h2> <p>Dry and warm. this must be good weather for filling the fall wheat which is now at the stage requiring such weather. people were afraid of rust but it keeps off pretty well, the leaf being the only part affected. Ewart &amp; I have been thinning the turnips to day. we did over 30 rows to day. Ewart intends taking in the excursion to Toronto and he has been hustling so as to allow of going. Richard McWilliams has had an operation on his lip at Guelph. the doctors cut out some growth. he seems to be getting along all right - {in margin} "young red cow McWilliams this morning"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Continues dry and hot. Ewart went off on the excursion this morning early. he was very late in returning home - he met an accident in falling in the hatchway in the steamer. he hurt his face rather badly. I took over the old cupboard this morning to McKenzies and got the 3 bags of corn that John brought for me from Guelph. I took them to Everton and had 2 of them ground. I also brought home the 2 packages twine I left there. one for our Johny and one for myself. I gave my note for 8 dollars payable 1st Oct next. Johny will have to pay me for the half of it. Lorees got 12 sheep worried last night with dogs. they have quite a job nursing them. we hear George Coughlin is dead. he died - {in margin} Ewart away on the excursion and got hurt. got 100 lbs flour from Horton $2.40 paid for it. Binder twine. Loree sheep worried.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Dry and hot. a good many have started haying and this is good weather for it. Ewart has been thinning the turnips. I commenced and hoed a little while when it was thought I'd better scuffle. so I hitched on "King" and scuffled them all to about a dozen rows. I cut our lawn with the lawn mower this forenoon. the grass was too long and it was hard to cut . it would not be so bad only our mower is now old and not nearly so good as the later makes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_THURSDAY_6_7_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Georgetown_Sunday_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Georgetown Sunday 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>Sultry and hot. the dust is plentiful again which is but a short time since rain to get so dry. Margaret and I made ready and got away about 8 oclock to attend the funeral which leaves Coughlin's house at nine oclock - we were there a little before nine and it was just as well as they started for Guelph shortly after. we did not go on, but returned home. called at Loree's to enquire about their sheep that were worried the other night. they were out in the field so we did not see them. Mrs Loree was away from home. the men were tedding out their hay they had cut lately. they have only 10 rows of their turnips to thin, and their potatoes are all done up. Ewart has been thinning turnips all day. I hoed 5 rows this afternoon. they are all done now to 13 rows. bad news about the Spaniards to night. Cervera (admiral) is taken prisoner and all his fleet destroyed.{in margin} Funeral of Geo. Cloughlin to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>Very close and warm this forenoon and some signs of rain. at dinner time there came up a very heavy rain which, this evening, we have found to be very partial. it is said the dust was not laid in some parts of the Guelph road while at other parts farther east from Ospringe the rain had torn up the road. I finished the scuffling of the turnips and finished them all to four rows. he went out after the rain but the land was too cloggy to work. we did some choring around. I took off 2 doors and rehung them. Margaret was visiting at Jestins this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Cool last night (and white frost) and kept it up in measure all day. Ewart finished the turnip thinning this afternoon and hoed all the mangolds the second time this afternoon. Margaret &amp; I got ready for Georgetown this morning and called at McKenzies for little Maggie who went along with us. we reached Aunt Kates about 3 oclock and found them all pretty well. they were partly looking for us. Joe hitched up his mare &amp; buggy and drove me round some. I bought 13 white Geraniums (at Roes) for 25c to put on the graves up here - we had a fine drive down with Fred and our new buggie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Georgetown Sunday 10</span></h2> <p>A pleasant day. Cool and dry. the fall wheat down here is most all ready for cutting. some have begun. Joe &amp; I took a drive to Norval this forenoon. we returned to Kates for dinner. we visited the Cemetery in company of {Garbet?} and another young men who has some charge there. they promised to get stakes at the 4 corners of our plot. we started for home about 5 oclock reaching McKenzies about 8 getting tea there. and making home about 9 - {in margin} Frost to injure in many places last night -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 10 11 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a stiff frost this morning. it had a bad look at this time of the year when every thing is green and luxuriant - we have not seen any damage to any of our crops or garden stuff although we hear of damage in other places. Ewart has gone over the potatoe patch with the paris green put on with the new sprayer - he started between 9 &amp; 10 oclock and quit about 5. Johny and Lizzie returned this morning from the Paisley {Block?} - they report the young lad McIntosh as being very badly hurt from the accident through the horses running away with the mower. one of his legs is broken in 2 places and he has received other injuries as well. Johny brought home a new knife for the mower and a new head for the old knife.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>Cool last night again but noticed no frost. Ewart cut the greater part of the orchard grass this afternoon. I cut some round the fences. and had a hard job in cutting down the rubbish at this end of the orchard. there was a lot of very stout burdocks and a thicket of small plum undergrowth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>A little milder at night and warmer through the day. Ewart finished cutting in the orchard and commenced to cut in the large field beyond the orchard. the pitman of the machine broke and caused us delay and annoyance. I paid Colin Campbell $1.50 for our sprayer to day. he called in the afternoon on his way to Guelph. I finished cutting with the scythe in the orchard and in the afternoon Ewart raked it up with Fred. and he and I cocked it up before night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_THURSDAY_13_14_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_14_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 14 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 13 14 1898</span></h2> <p>A warm day. the sun has shone out very hot at times, and the ground soon became parched in consequence. Ewart had bad luck again with the mower. the pitman broke again after cutting round 3 or 4 times. it is really very discouraging when breaks are so frequent. I cut round 3 sides of the big field behind the orchard this forenoon. I raked up the hay in the orchard field. and it, with 3 loads out of the orchard made 5 loads taken in the afternoon - we had George Duffield helping us this afternoon - Maggie took the pitman down to Haskins and he welded it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day, especially awhile after dinner - the night was no. Ewart finished cutting the hay to day between 4 &amp; 5 oclock. I raked up what was left in the orchard and we hauled it in. a small jag. I then raked up what Ewart cut this forenoon in the field and we cocked it up before night - we hope for a dry day tomorrow when we expect to finish haying. We have engaged George Duffield to help us. we have just heard to day that young David McGregor died yesterday morning and is being buried this afternoon. we were late in learning of it and had not time to make arrangements to attend the funeral -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day, and everything is being parched. we have been very busy to day finishing up the haying. George Duffield helped up all day. I raked it up ahead of the loaders and we hauled it in pretty quickly. we put up the hay fork in the barn, which put off quite awhile in the morning. we have now 14 loads of good hay in the barn beside a jag of raking - we had one of Henry Duffields team to mate "Doc" to draw in and "King" we used for raking and on the hay fork/ Maggie and her mother went to Guelph to day. they had 23 1/2 doz eggs. 10c per dod. and 18 baskets rasp berries. 6c per basket. Johny is helping Robert McWilliams to draw in and stack hay on the swamp farm. Johny had his help yesterday -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day. looks as if rain was near. Sultry &amp; thundery looking. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at meeting this forenoon and Ewart away driving at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 17 18 1898</span></h2> <p>Extremely hot to day. the sun's hot {blinks?} after dinner time were too much for any one to be exposed to. I scuffled what was left of the potatoes (there were only a few done before) this forenoon. Ewart hoed among them all day. Afternoon I half soled and otherwise repaired a pair of shoes for Geo. Duffield. and after tea I took "King" and the old buggie to Everton going by way of McKenzies. I had a look at John's crops which are very good in the back fields - Ewart gave me money to pay John for the oats I borrowed of him. and I paid John $1.25 for the 4 1/2 Bushels. McKenzies cows are drying up for want of pasture and they have to discontinue to supply us with butter. I got a bag of bran and a bag shorts. paid 85cts. got Hoskins to put on 2 new shoes on front for King. paid him one dollar for that and pitman repairing 3 times. Willie and Mrs Cawthris are with us to night. Jeenie &amp; Colin are over at the 5th line Erin this evening. they are aberrying at their Uncle Colins. had a card from Bro. Alex Meaford this evening - have a letter written to send to him in the morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Sultry &amp; hot to day which culminated in a copious thunder shower at about one oclock. we were much in need of rain - I suppose however those working in their hay would rather have been without it. Johny had started to draw in his and was caught. I hoed 8 rows of potatoes. 4 before the rain and 4 afterwards. and also did up some other chores. sharpened and set the buck saw - and cut up some wood &amp;c. Ewart and his mother drove into Guelph to day. they had 28 boxes of raspberries. sold at 7c per box. the rain extended from here to Guelph and beyond. we think it has been some heavier here than in some other places. Ewart was getting his teeth plate repaired and left them with Stirlon who made them. he got them damaged by the fall he sustained while on the S. S. Excursion to Toronto. I paid John Webb three dollars to day foir the 6 bags potatoes I got from him for seed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>Another hot day. extremely so in the middle of the day. Ewart and I have hoed in the potatoe patch all day up to 5 oclock P.M. we sid some 26 rows, leaving only 4 to do. they were very dirty thistle and {Ja?ne} grass which letely have become very stout and hard to hoe. the rain yesterday softened the ground some. Maggie frove down to Everton with Fred and the buggie and brought up Lucy Robertson and her son Bert on a visit - poor Bert is very poorly and there are fears he us going as his sister went with Consumption. Robert Jestin cut his fall wheat to day, and Webb and Duffield have cut theirs - Johny is hauling in his hay this afternoon -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 20 21 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues close and warm. a shower again would be a very welcome visiter. the ground and all green things are being parched. Ewart &amp; I have been working in the potatoe patch to day. we have been taking turns at paris greening the tops and moulding them - we finished them up by supper time. I drove to Everton after supper and got the mail. I went to see Thom Cutting about the rent of Mrs Peavoys house but they had not returned home from the other farm. Bella &amp; children has been with us this afternoon also Jeenie and Willie at night. Jeenie has been picking some berries for preserving. Johny has a gang helping him to finish up his haying. Henry Duffield and his son Charlie are helping him. they are building a stack and have it nearly completed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Close, dry &amp; hot. we are wishing for a refreshing rain. Johny has got very badly behind with his work and his turnips not being thinned yet - Ewart and I went along to help him. Robert Jestin and Albert Heffernan also were helping him - in the forenoon Johny had Robert McWilliams helping him to top off his haystack and draw one load in that stood by the side of the stack. after that he set me to scuffle the turnips with the Gale harrow which I did before dinner and after working at the turnips awhile he set me at paris greening his potatoes. I got fully the third of the patch done before night. he got a fine lot of turnips thinned. all the long rows are done - they shorten up now very fast. Jeenie &amp; Willie and Colin Campbell all started for Guelph this morning. they were here all night. The awfully hot weather still continues. the heat is the middle of the day is almost unbearble. we started the binder to day. Johny drove it and Ewart went up after him. it is in the fall wheat in the field behind Jestins. I was with them to get it started, and then we had some fixing to do on the machine first. I half soled a pair of Maggies shoes after dinner and then paris greened the balance of Johnys potatoes that I left over yesterday. I also set up about the half of his fall wheat that Robert Morton cut for him this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>Hot &amp; dry. Ewart &amp; Maggie attended Everton meeting twice to day. morning &amp; evening. Geo. Black has spoken to them to day. I took a walk with Henry Duffield this forenoon to the back of our place, round by Jestins and home by way around Duffields place too.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 24 25 1898</span></h2> <p>Hot &amp; close to day again. Johny started to cut the balance of the fall wheat this morning and Ewart was setting it up when we all were stopt by a shower coming up. it did not last very long and after dinner we resumed work and finished it up. I took the scythe and cut round the trees &amp; stumps in the field, also a little patch by the wet patch in the middle of the south end of the field which was rough and inconvenient to cut with the binder. I drove to Everton this evening and got a little chopped stuff for the pigs at the mill. paid 35cts - Thomas Cutting paid me four dollars for rent of the house. I gave him a receipt for $10.00 being the full am't of cash he has paid me since occupying the house. the cost of the fence $2.00 makes payment in full of 1/2 year rent, commencing 17 December 1897 - {in margin. right edge of margin cut off slightly} Dr McCull{ough} and Jamie &amp; nettie Abbo{tt} on a visit t{his} evening. Joe McIntosh also came up to day - four dollars f{rom} Thos. Cutting for rent which makes $10.00 in cash and $2.00 for fence = $12.00 making rent in full for Six month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day. this is a verylong heated term. and we are needing rain. everything is drying up very much. I scuffled all the turnips and Mangolds to day by supper time. the flies were very bad on "King", but I put the net on him after dinner and he went much better. Ewart hoed up th about 4 oclock when he took Fred over tyo Ospsringe and got him shod all around. 2 new shoes behind and front reset. paid his charge 80cts. I drove to McKenzies after tea to fix up the old pump that John took over yesterday. Maggie and her Uncle Joe were away at the Horry Tovills picking berries to day, {in margin} Received a Letter from Brother Alex Meaford -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Still very dry &amp; hot, a little appearance of rain this evening. Ewart &amp; I have been hoeing in the turnips to day again, and finished them up to about 18 rows. the land is getting very dry &amp; hard where it was wet in the spring- Ewart &amp; Maggie are away to a "Garden Party" held at Dan. Talbots place this evening - John Ellis got his dinner with us to day. he offered me 26 dollars for the McKenzies cow and was telling me of milk cows that he thought I might be able to purchase. I told him I might deal with him provided he could get another cow to suit us. Johny &amp; Lizzie are away to the Paisley Block this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_THURSDAY_27_28_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_28_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 28 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 31</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues hot, close &amp; sultry. some showers around but nothing comes our way. on account of the rain indications I thought we had better take in the fall wheat and as Joe was away visiting at McKenzies, Ewart drove down after dinner to get him to come and help us in with it. he also got one of the new shoes nailed on again that Fred pulled off in the stable. he had to go to Ospringe where he had them put on the other day. we took in 4 loads of wheat after 3 oclock. it seems in good condition, although I meant it to stand out till Saturday if we could have trusted to the weather. Ewart &amp; I finished hoeing the turnips before dinner and also hoed over the half of the mangolds. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb are visiting here this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>Weather continues hot &amp; dry. there are some indications of rain but not any falls and we are parched - we took in the balance of the fall wheat this morning. there was a very slight shower early but it soon dried off and we got the wheat in in good condition. Ewart finished the hoeing of the Mangolds while Joe and I drew in the wheat. Maggie &amp; her Mother and Ewart &amp; Joe went to the Everton S. S. Picnic this afternoon and I remained at home to look after the place. I cut some stray patches of wheat and barley in the fall wheat fields and I intend to rake it with the rest of the stubble gleanings.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Very dull to day, and threatning rain. a little rain fell but not enough to be of any consequence. we are very much in need of a liberal fall of rain as everything is parched and the grain is ripening altogether too fast. Ewart and I hitched up the team to the wagon and drove up to the saw mill and got a load of 2nd Class inch lumber. Mr Gow computed there was just about 300 feet that he would charge me for. and he gave me a quantity of short elm boards gratis , rather to make up for a deficiency on my other load. I paid him $1.50, a cheap load. Johny &amp; I fixed up the {butter?} of the binder. Ewart got "Doc" shod at Haskins, 2 new shoes and 2 reset paid 70c. he also got a bag of shorts. paid 65cts. {in margin} Sent five dollars to Erin for John McKenzie &amp; myself assm &amp; dues. A.O. U. W. 50c over plus stands against next month - Saw Mill.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 31</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has prevailed so long, not quite, however, so hot. Maggie &amp; Ewart have attended twice at Everton - Margaret &amp; I have kept pretty close at home excepting that we visited at Webbs in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY August MONDAY 31 1 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine harvest day, although it has been overcast at times &amp; threatning rain, we would be very glad to have some rain as everything is very dry. Johny has cut some of the oats in his south corner field. the binder has bothered us again. one of the packers broke and hindered us very badly. I think we shall have to get another machine soon. it is very annoying to be delayed in this way. I raked the fall wheat stubble and Ewart helped me take it in during the delay in cutting. Mr &amp; Mrs Bryant paid us a visit to day. they are cheerful and seem happy - the old gentleman is getting stiffer and it is hard for him to get around. I drove over to Erin Lodge this evening in company of Henry Dunbar - calling to have a talk with Mrs Martinoni about her trouble with her policy, we arranged to meet at her house next Friday evening to have the matter talked over. H.R. Smith, Master. Roby. Wood Mr Dunbar &amp; I are to meet.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry as ever. in some parts of the country they are suffering for want of rain worse even than we are. but we are needing rain bad enough. I am afraid the roots will hardly ever get over the effects of the heat and drouth if the needed rain does not soon come. Johny finished up the cutting of his south corner field of oats by tea time to day. Ewart &amp; I shocked them up for him - after tea we brought the machine over here and cut round the spring wheat which is in the north front field, above the house. as the goose wheat seemed to be rather green we quit that and cut out the Harrison piece next the orchard. the straw is very short of the latter and the head small. I cannot think it is a desirable variety to keep growing, but we shall see how it yields.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>This awfully dry weather still holds sway, and we look with longing eyes at the clouds but to no avail. Johny has worked the binder in our back fields of oats to day. we had it all cut and shocked by supper time. it is not as heavy a crop as it at one time gave promise of, and the very hot &amp; dry weather have brought about a premature ripening. after supper Johny drove into the Harrison Spring wheat and cut it down. Ewart &amp; I shocked it up. Ewart left a little before night and I finished the shocking. Ewart drove the Eden Webb girls to Everton from John Webbs place.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_THURSDAY_3_4_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST THURSDAY 3 4 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 4 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_5_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 5 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 3 4 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather keeps up the same character. the parching drouth still prevails and high winds only serve to make matters worse. for watering the stock we are entirely dependent on the wells. it is to be hoped they will continue their supply or I dont know what we would do. Johny has driven the binder in our 3 acre patch of oats in front field below the house. it is a very heavy crop and it took him till about 3 oclock to cut. afterwards he cut an acre of his own that was ripe. I drove to Rockwood after about 3 oclock and examined the slaughter house there (Keoughs) - matters were not in first class shape there, and he acknowledged that he did not always attend to the boiling of the blood as he had been dirested. I got Mr Black to accompany me there and also see things. Mr Keough claims that the Guelph butchers are not asked to cook the blood, and says that Cap. Clark told him so. I mean to see him. {in margin} "Rockwood Slaughter house inspection." cutting our 3 acre patch of oats in front field. sent ten dollars to Mrs Peavoy by Express - Johny also cut an acre of his own - Johny's mare sick this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Very high wind to day. and the drouth the same as ever - Johny's young mare showed signs of pain last night and it still continues. he is anxious about her, and, as I have to meet with Mr Wood &amp; Smith at Mrs Martinonies, we concluded that I should drive over first to Bristrane and see Mr Ashley. on telling his how she was affected he thought it would be better for him to go over and I said he had better. when I returned home he had been treating her and was remaining all night. I met Mr Wood &amp; Smith at Mrs Martinoni as arranged for - Mr Dunbar did not appear, but she had asked David Matherson who was also present. Mr Wood and myself had succeeded in getting her consent to give up the policy, so that the money could be paid over to the Executors before Mr Smith arrived (he was late) so that the matter will now be at rest, as far as the Workmen are concerned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Still no break in this protracted drouth. there is now no water in our watering place at the river. our horses and cattle made a breach into our back field of oats which are in shock and made a bad mess of them. we drew in 3 loads of them that we knocked about and set up the balance. Mr Ashley remained over night at Johny's and until after dawn with the sick mare. he thinks she will get all right, but she is yet very uneasy and shows signs of being sick. Johny cut the oats in his orchard with the cradle and the binder. Ewart shocked them up. I had a big job regulating things after the stock raid. (horses &amp; cattle)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h2> <p>The same dry weather still prevails. Ewart &amp; Maggie were twice at Everton to day. John McKenzie &amp; Bella paid us a visit this afternoon. Mother &amp; I kept home close - there was a little shower at Everton but nothing of consequence here -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_MONDAY_7_8_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST MONDAY 7 8 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 7 8 1898</span></h2> <p>Good harvest weather but we would all be well pleased to see a good rain in the midst of harvest. Ewart attended John McKenzies threshing this A. M. he says they got along very well with the threshing - Jim McLean &amp; his men helped John in with 15 loads of oats and barley on Saturday, and they are threshing it this forenoon. the little shower made things a little damp &amp; Johny &amp; I rigged &amp; fixed up the binder somewhat this forenoon. after dinner we cut and stoocked the balance of the spring wheat. we finished it about 4 oclock and Johny &amp; Ewart then went over bye and cut &amp; shocked an acre of oats. we also pulled about 2 rods of peas for threshing next Wednesday. I took our oldest white sow over to Kerrs to day and left her there - Fred and Maggie Garbut from Norval, paid us a short vidit to day. {in margin} Ewart at John McKenzies threshing - Johny cutting here and at home. pulled peas for threshing - Fred and Maggie Garbut visit us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Fine day again, but of course too dry. Ewart attended John Webbs threshing this forenoon. we took in a load of oats this afternoon, and afterwards went ot Johns and cut and stooked at his oats behind his barn. he quit in time to take in another load of oats before dark. I drove to Everton this forenoon and got the crank of the knotter fixed at Haskins. Mary came up with me &amp; I had to wait a good while for her. she is coming up to help Maggie with some sewing. {in margin} "oldest white sow to Kerrs" - took knotter crank to repair - Mary came up with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>Another dry day. Ewart and I finished drawing in the oats in the back field that the stock has messed about so badly. we also drew in 2 loads of peas before the machine came along. it was about 2.40 before we started to thresh. they ran very steady and got it all through in fair time. we took our tea about 5 oclock, so there was not much time off. the oats turned out very poorly. that field is so dry that when a protracted drouth sets in it inevitably suffers - the oats are good in quality however, our fall wheat also yeilded very poorly . 60 odd bushels - {in margin} drawing in the oats that the stock messed about - threshed this afternoon - oats &amp; fall wheat and 2 loads peas -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_THURSDAY_10_11_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST THURSDAY 10 11 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_11_12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 11 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_SATURDAY_12_.3D13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">= SATURDAY 12 =13</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 10 11 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same. somewhat overcast this evening and lightning is shining around - no rain however. Johny has finished cutting his oats in the field below the barn. Ewart and I have been stoocking up for him. my right shoulder has been very painful to day - so much so that I could hardly do any work without suffering much pain. Johny and Ewart went down to the corner oat field to cut and in hitching up, the Jeenie mare kicked Ewart on the leg and completely laid him up. so now we are both nearly "hors de combat" - John gave her a great trouncing but it is too late in the day to reform her. Johny and I drew in the rakings out of the back field of oats . there was quite a jag on account of the messing if the stoocks. {in margin} Johny cutting his oats and Ewart &amp; I have stoocked - almost laid up with pain in right shoudler - Jeenie Mare kicked Ewart on the leg and laid him up.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>A little rain fell last night and there was great thinder and lightning. the rain was very slight here however, not much more than to lay the dust. we here that farther north there has been a good rain Ewart and I have been laid up pretty much all day. Johny has finished cutting with the binder and had to set it up himself afterwards. Ewart and I drew in 2 loads of oats in the evening. hands are very hard to get in the meantime. the harvest has come in very suddenly. a great bulk of the oats were very green up to this time but the heat and drouth have burned them up so as to prematurely ripen them, roots must be suffering badly.</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= SATURDAY 12 =13</span></h1> <p>the same parching weather still prevails. other parts around however are getting showers when we are left out. Ewart and I have had a busy day drawing in. we took in 5 loads of oats out of the south front field, which makes 7 loads from barely 3 acres. we also took 4 loads of wheat from the morth front field - 2 small loads of the Harrison, and 3 of goose. the goose seems to be much the better crop. the sheaves are heavier by a third on the scales. Maggie helped us is the mow. we put it in the west half of the bay mow. {in margin} Ewart &amp; I drawing in wheat &amp; oats. Maggie helped us in the mow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h2> <p>A very little rain to day. a heavy shower went around but we only got the tail of it. Ewart &amp; Maggie were twice at Everton meeting to day. Margaret &amp; I paid a visit to Webbs this evening. Webbs &amp; Robt. McWilliams have found some of their sheep worried to day. I rode up with John McKenzie and got his stray cattle at the saw mill.{in margin} "Sheep worried"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 14 15 1898</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather. there are signs of rain at times and local showers fall here and there but nothing or at least nothing to do any good falls here. Ewart and I have drawn in the last 2 loads of sheaves to day, the goose wheat, Ewart horse raked the oat patch also the wheat fields and we brought all into the barn. Maggie helped us to mow it away - excepting one load that Keough the butcher helped us off with. I sold the McKenzie Cow to Keough for $27.50. he paid me $1.50 on her and wishes her taken to Rockwood on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning next. Johny is rigging up the pea harvester to day. Joe Hindley's attachment on our mower. I got the privilege of using it also from Joe. the wind has been strong and high to day, making it very in convenient for loading grain in the fields. {in margin} dry, hot weather still prevails. horse rke spring wheat fields and oat patch - and drew it in. sold the McKenzie cow to Keough for $27.50 - got $1.50 in hand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Thwe great drouth still prevails, although thunder clouds and other signs of rain present themselves. Ewart and I went inoi the peas with the horse rake and pulled quite a piece of the peas. it makes a fair looking job but, as the crop is very fine, we are advised to wait and put on the pea harvester - Johny has been quite sick last night but he is better to day. the wind was so high this afternoon that Johny quit cutting his peas. Lizzie drives the horses and Johny throws off the bunches. they say it is rather a hard job to do. our folks stopped giving the cream to day to the Creamery. the driver told them to day that 14c was what they were paying for this month and we thought if was too little. butter is worth in Guelph market from 18 to 20c per lb. {in margin} pulled some of the peas with the horse rake. Johny cuts some of his with Joe Hindley's harvester - stopped giving the cream to the creamery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>Dry &amp; hot as ever. really this is terrible weather. nothing that passes over the ground but what are in clouds of dust. we have a great charge these times in seeing that all the stock gets water as well as attending to our harvest. we have run the pea harvester to day. it makes very good work, although it shells considerable . the high wind however which prevails is largely the cause. the pea bundles blow about and while the machine is at work the wind prevents the peas from rolling into wads as they ought. we finished ours to day. Maggie drove the horses and Ewart and I took them back. it was too much for one to do and do it right. {in margin} dry and dusty. cutting peas with the pea harvester. high wind makes cutting disagreeable - Maggie driving the horses -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_THURSDAY_17_18_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST THURSDAY 17 18 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_19_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 19 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 17 18 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has so long prevailed, dry, hot and dusty. Oh, but we look with longing eyes for the needed rain. we have had the help of George Duffield to day in taking in the peas. we have done very well in taking in 12 loads into the barn. excepting one load: that we put into the bay mow - they all went into the swing beam mow. we put some more of the hay out of that mow over the horse stable which made us some more room for the peas. Maggie led the horse (King) while hauling up with the horse fork. Johny &amp; Lizzie have been cutting their peas to day until abvout 4 oclock P.M. that Henry Duffield came along and helped them to draw in some. {in margin} terrible drouth continues - took 12 loads of peas to day. drawing in to the swing beam mow with horse and horse fork.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>The terrible drouth still holds sway. there is considerable dampness in the early morning from heavy dews, how much good results from this it may be hard to say but certain it is that we are at present suffering badly for want of rain. the turnips &amp; potatoes retain their color remarkably well but for all that there can be no other conclusion than that they both are suffering. George Duffield helped us this forenoon to draw in the peas. we took in five loads before dinner and then Ewart went, as well as George, to Duffield's threshing. I went to the back fields, before breakfast, to get the cows, but could not find them in the clearing. I also went after breakfast but returned home without them. afternoon I again went over to the other line to Mackens &amp; Symott, and found them in our own clearing on my way home. I suppose they must have been in the swamp in search of water on my first looking after them. {in margin} Jersey heifer 3 weeks from this - Hauling in peas this forenoon - George Duffield helping us. Henry Duffield threashing - Ewart there - I had a hunt for our cows, missed a milking this morning - after a long search found them in our own clearing. Saw an animal like a Lynx this morning -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>Dry &amp; hot as ever. we were busy at the hauling in of the remnant of the peas this forenoon. George Duffield helped us - we took in 6 loads, 5 before dinner and one after. there is, I think, 15 loads in the swing beam mow, and 8 in the bay, and 2 threshed, making 25 in all. I paid George Duffield $1.50 and owe him yet a dollar. his boots repairing 50c making $3.00 for 3 days work. Maggie and her Mother drove to Guelph to day. they had butter &amp; eggs. nine oclock before they returned home. I was getting uneasy, but they were all right. I helped Johny at his pea hauling. he had quite a number helping. Robert &amp; his Son {Jimm?} &amp; team forenoon - Robt, himself afternoon &amp; Robt McWilliams &amp; team. Wm Tindal &amp; Walter {McH?} all day - he finished his peas but has a lot of oats yet. {in margin} we finished harvest to day. Maggie &amp; her Mother at Guelph to day - paid cash to Geo. Duffield - Johny has a band drawing in his peas.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather. Ewart &amp; Maggie at Everton Meeting this forenoon also at night with their Mother accompanying when David Mitchell, who is visiting from Meaford, was baptized. I walked down to Webbs this evening. John McKenzie, Bella &amp; children visited here this afternoon - {in margin} David Mitchell baptized to day - our folks all down. Perrins met an accident with the team -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Monday and Tuesday entries in reverse order.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 23 MONDAY 21 22 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much as usual, so far as we are concerned, there has been, however, a heavy thunder storm around to the south of us, but no rain of any consequence fell here. after the clouds passed off in the evening there were great and continuous flashes of lightning which may betoken another approaching storm. we need rain woefully bad. I repaired Ewarts shoes to day, and Ewart and I set the tires of the cart and buggy with boiling oil. the wind was quite high and there was some sprinkling of rain so that we did the work in the wood house. I paid Johny five dollars this evening, when he paid me the last money - I promised to give him back this amount if he needed it. Mr keough was round to day. we bought 50cts worth of beef from him and paid for it. I thought to let it stand and settle for it when he paid for the cow, but found that he left the money 16 dollars with Mr McCallum last Friday, so paid for the meat. we got the cash this evening from McCallums. {in margin} thunder clouds passing round - shoe mending also harness fixing and repairing - Keough paid for the cow $26.00 - meat from him -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 22 23 </span></h2> <p>As fdry as ever. Oh, but we are greatly in need of moisture. dust and thirst and drouth prevail - Ewart and the team have been at Johnys all day. johny has had quite a force at work taking in his oats. having these two days to record at once I mistook the one day's events, as amended for the other. Johny got his oats all in the barn to day so has finished up his harvest. he had Mr Tindal, John Campbell (Webbs man) and Robt Mutrie, besides Ewart helping him. David Mitchell and wife and Nettie Abbott paid us a visit to day. they intend leaving for home next Thuersday. David has been in rather poor health and is trying this trip for benefit. he does not feel much, if any, better however. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove down to see about the Perrins this evening. they seem to think they are doing as well as might be expected, but the 3 women are rather badly hurt - Mrs Perrin, Junr and Emila have both fractured bones at the ankles and Lizzie lies at Duffs in a precarious state. while first little more than starting for Ospringe meeting, the horses took fright at an upraised parasol, and the lines breaking ran away.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>Heavy thunder storm last night. Considerable rain also fell although not as much as we would like. throughout the day it remained dull and threatning an oncome of rain but it did not materialize. I arranged the sheep and lambs differently again and got them separated. I had them done before but the ewes showed signs of enflamed udders and I thought it best to put the lambs with them again. I drove maggie and her mother over to McKenzies. they were picking a pail of chock cherries and I intended helping John to pull peas but they were too damp we thought. there was a little rain falling now &amp; then. Ewart has been helping all day at Morton's threshing - I drove over to Covingsby this evening being again requested to meet at Martinonis on the same business as last time. we were unsuccessful in settling matters. the 2 Executors were there and Mr Wood. Mr Smith , Mr Medley and myself - they had a letter from Peterson telling them they should pay over to Mrs Martinoni herself - {in margin} I paid Johny 5 dollars that I promised on his last payment to me if he required it. Separated the sheep &amp; Lambs the 2nd time - drove Maggie &amp; her mother to McKenzies to pick chockcherries - also drove over to Martinonis</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 24 25 1898</span></h2> <p>Very dull and damp this morning. it cleared up around nine oclock however and the remainder of the day was fine - I got things fixed up and started to plow in the back fall wheat stubble before dinner. after dinner I thought it would be right for me to go and help McKenzies at their peas this afternoon. so I hitched on to the sulkey rake thinking that perhaps it might do better than the revolving rake - we did not use it for the peas but Bella raked the barley stubble with it and I put back the wads for John. I came home with the rake by way of Usherwoods field. Ewart has attended Mortons threshing again to day - we have begun to put the sheep in at night. the dogs were at work again last night , and worried some lambs at Webbs rape field. some of Robert McWilliams and some of his own - also some of R. J. Kerrs, Isaac Theakors &amp; John Coffees, Isaac shot at the 2 dogs but have not killed them as we know. == FRIDAY 25 26== Dull and a little rainy this morning, but not enough of rain fell to be of much good. John McKenzie &amp; Bella and the children came along this morning, it was so damp that he could not work at his peas. we made up his stone boat out of the planks I gave him, and afterwards went to the saw mill to find his two heifers that again strayed away - we walked over to the other line before dinner and found that James Symmott had turned them out of his place last Wednesday - we found them up at the saw mill and drove them down here and he took his young steer along home with them. Ewart has plowed in the fall wheat stubble to day. he finds it very dry and hard. Margaret &amp; I intended to go to Everton this afternoon and visit at Abbotts in company of Mr &amp; Mrs David Mitchell who intend starting for Meaford on Sunday next, but, on account of looking up the cattle &amp;c we could not make it out. frost last night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Weather again clear and fine. very cool at night. Ewart plowed in the fall wheat stubble but had to quit early in the afternoon on account of the sole plate of the plow breaking up. the land in the wet part has become very hard. I got a new sole plate &amp; share this evening at Robt. Talbots. Margaret &amp; I drove to Everton and had tea at Abbotts in company of Mr &amp; Mrs David Mitchell. I got 50 lbs flour at the mill which I owe for, along with the last 50 lbs. also got 25cts oatmeal for which I paid. fixed &amp; set saw to day and sawed up stuff in wood house. received a card from A McGregor from Creemore. he states Patullos house has been burned up. they were fast asleep ehen the fire was well underway and aroused by Zella Patullo calling Fire! Fire! they lost pretty heavily but are somewhat insured. {in margin} Visiting at Everton Abbotts &amp; Mr &amp; Mrs David Mitchell - got flour &amp; oatmeal at the mill. card from A. McGregor giving the account of Patellos fire at Creemore -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28th</span></h2> <p>Dry &amp; warm. Ewart &amp; Maggie twice to Everton. Willie visited us to day - Janie came at night. she is going to remain to make a dress for Margaret. Colin Campbell goes to Guelph this evening and takes Willie with him. John Dickeson of 4th line Eramosa died to day. {in margin} John Dickeson died to day -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 28 29 1898</span></h2> <p>Dry weather still continues although this morning looked threatning. we started to take out the manure for the fall wheat this morning. Johny is also drawing his out. Johny &amp; I went over to John McKenzies after dinner to help draw in his peas. we put our team on Johnys wagon &amp; rack, and Ewart used Johnys team. there were 3 teams at work at McKenzies, and although late before getting started we were done in good time. there was good help. {Bapties?} boy, David Robertson, Geo. Loree, Colin McWillaim &amp; team for Usherwood. Our Johny &amp; myself &amp; Herman Tovell. there were 7 loads of peas - Ewart got out quite a few loads of manure - {in margin} taking out manure - helping John McKenzie to haul in his peas. he had others help also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>The same dry weather still prevails. we are weary waiting for succour. the Sun retures at night however with the same red glow. Ewart &amp; I have been at the manure all day. we got the pig yard cleaned out - the sheep house pretty nearly done. I helped load and spread some during the times of unloading. received a letter from Brother Alex. he intends coming this way on the end of the week or first of next. he sent me a season ticket for the show. Ewart hitched up the colt to the cart and she is getting so well broken in that Ewart thinks of putting her to the buggy. John Dickesons funeral took place to day. I did not know of it, nor of his death , and I would have liked to attended. {in margin} Funeral of John Dickeson this afternoon - drawing out manure - Received a letter from Meaford -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30 31</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather. I wrote 2 cards. one to Brother Alex. Meaford, and one to Alex. McGregor, Carlton West, and drove to Everton to mail them. I am making arrangements for going to Toronto Exhibition and meeting Alex. at McGregors. we finished the manure spreading and commenced to plow it in for fall wheat sowing. the land is very dry and it seems a risky operation seeding under present circumstances. we had a pleasant visit from Mr &amp; Mrs Morgan Crewson also Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb who accompanied them. they staid till after tea. Morgan, although yet a very heavy man is not quite so heavy as he has been - he speaks of being only about between 240 and 250 lbs. and that, he says, is much lighter than his wont. {in margin} wrote cards to Brother Alex. also Alex. McGregor - Visited by Mr &amp; Mrs Morgan Crewson and Mr and Mrs Jno Webb - Morgan Crewson weight 240 to 250 lbs -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_September_THURSDAY_31_1_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST September THURSDAY 31 1 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_FRIDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_2_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 2 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST September THURSDAY 31 1 1898</span></h2> <p>Weather much the same as has prevailed - we keep wishing and hoping for a break in this terrible dry spell but, as yet there seems none in sight, the thermometor registers from 90 to 97 in the shade these days, and everything so very dry besides. Ewart has been plowing in the manure a portion of the land at the bottom of the field is springy and that has become very hard and dry. I fear we will not be able to make a very good seed bed and, certainly until rain falls the seed will never start. Colin Campbell drove up to Mimosa for his mother to day. Jeenie &amp; Colin intended driving to Guelph to day, but they have decided to stay till to morrow. I have a heavy job pumping water for all the stock these days, the pumps are not in good shape and a great deal of water is needed. Colin McWilliams, mother in law, wife {&amp; boy?} 5th line Erin, called as they returned from the mill. he wanted to take Mrs {Carthroe?} with them - {in margin} 90 to 97 degrees in the shade these days - plowing for the fall wheat. Colin Campbell frove to Mimosa for his mother - heavy job pumping for the stock these days -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>Another blistering hot dry day and no rain. I hitched to the buggy this morning and drove Colin &amp; Jeenie to Guelph. I got the two front tires of the buggy set. there was a spoke in each of them loose and rattling. paid a dollar to Penfold for it. I also got a pad for the driving harness and some straps &amp;c, and a piece of harness leather costing in all $1.75. also bought cotton cloth &amp; braiding for horse sheets, and other sundries $1.03. Colin sent out a basket of tomatoes in a present. Ewart finished the plowing and started to harrow to day. there are many people sowing their fall wheat. I suppose we will have to follow suit though I cant see very much use in it either. the land is as dry as dust generally. it is wonderful, however to see vegetation under the circumstances. Henry Duffield tells me that the fall wheat they sowed is showing all along the drills. I notice also in the back fall wheat stubble the wheat growing that has been turned over with the plow - {in margin} drove to Guelph to day with Colin Campbell &amp; Jeenie. got 2 wheels (front) set. bought sundries - got notice from Brother Alex. that he will not be down to morrow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>The same dry &amp; scorching weather. the heat is as great as ever - Ewart has had a busy day. He harrowed and rolled the fall wheat land twice before sowing with the seeder. and after sowing with the drill he harrowed it again but had not time to roll it. the seed bed has been much improved by this continual working but the doing of it was very dissagreeable work on account of the high wind and consequent dust. John Webb I hear, is at Guelph to day getting the writings drawn between himself and Thos. Wilson of Knatchbul, concluding the sale of the farm. I cannot get on with much work other than attending to the stock &amp;c. on account of the scarcity of water. I cleaned 7 bushels of wheat and it took {blank space} to sow it. {in margin} Sowed the fall wheat to day. John Webb has sold out and is in Guelph to day getting the writings drawn. scarcity of water. Johnys colt injured to day from a gore.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Quite a threatning for rain but after all it blew greatly off in high wind - it seems as if we cant get rain. I walked down to Webbs and found they have really sold out. Mary accompanied Ewart &amp; Maggie up from meeting - Willie also drove out from Guelph and had Jamie &amp; Jessie Marshall with him - they all returned to Guelph again in the evening. Mrs Cawthro is still with us. John Campbell is unwell and she is uneasy. {in margin} Willie out from Guelph - Jessie and Jamie Marshall - colt to buggy first time -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 4 5 1898</span></h2> <p>A welcome Shower fell upon us this forenoon. the only fault we had to it was that it did not rain long enough - it will freshen up things however and as the weather is broken perhaps we may soon have rain again. there has not been enough to raise the river so that the cattle can get drink. this afternoon Ewart finished the harrowing and rolling of the fall wheat, and afterwards plowed the headlands of the root field. this rain will help the turnips and may the potatoes too. the tops of the latter are getting partially brown - we cleaned and bagged up our fall wheat for Johny 583 lbs. bags included. I also cleaned up the barn and made a road from the barn to the horse stable passage through the chaff. John McKenzie &amp; family were here this evening. {in margin} welcome rain. finished harrowing &amp; rolling the fall wheat - young red cow to {illegible name} - cleaning up the barn &amp;c. Johny got 583 lbs fall wheat - John McKenzie - Johny also got 77 lbs and 88 lbs of oats.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Heavy rain again this morning and hoped it would continue but Weather fine after the rain. it is a pity it cleared up again so soon but now that the spell is partially broken it may be we will get more soon again. Ewart and I cleaned up the barn floor by putting through the peas and oat chaff that has been gathering through the mill. Ewart started to plow the fall wheat stubble. this morning the weather looked so unsettled and raining some that we were a little undecided whether to start for Toronto. however it cleared up soon enough to make us decide to start and Ewart drove us down with "Doc" &amp; the buggy. we were met at the station by Mr A. McGregor and escorted to his house. {in margin} sent 3 dollars by stage driver to pay A.O.U.W. for McKenzie and myself. I expected to have to meet Brother Alex at Erin last week and laid out to pay it then. hence the delay</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Carlton. A beautiful day, but much cooler than has prevailed all last week. Margaret &amp; I had a fine nights rest after the bustle of getting down here yesterday and we feel fresh and rested. after dinner (early) Mrs McGregor accompanied Margaret &amp; I to the Exhibition. we took the street cars which took us there in about an hour, and we were on the grounds from about one oclock till after 5 P.M. or 6. we first went through the palace, and I afterwards alone, went through a good many of the stock sheds, seeing the different breeds of cattle, horses &amp;c. also examined some of the agriculatural machinery. After that our company met again and at 4.30 and we were present when the quick firing guns were fired at the boat on the lake which was expected to be blown up but did not materialize. there was a great crowd there, and we returned to Carlton taking the street cars at Yoner Street and by transfer (at 5c fare) to the "Peacock" Hotel Dundas Street.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_7_8_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></h2> <p>Most beautiful weather. the dust is now thoroughly laid and the wind is cool and pleasant. I got a card from Brother Alex. last night saying to meet him at the Union Station at 10 A.M. I accordingly was on hand at that hour, but as he came on the G.T.R. instead of the C.P.R as I expected, I missed him. I walked to Earsonans Shop however, and found him about noon. we then walked back to Yonge Street, and after going around doing some business, we finally took the street cars for the Junction again, arriving at McGregors before dark - we did not visit the Exposition. Margaret and Mrs McGregor had just returned a short time before from the city. There Margaret had made purchases at Eatons- Wm Patullo joined us shortly after our getting there and we had a pleasant time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Quite cool and pleasant this morning. we were astir a little early on account of Brother Alex. having to meet the 7.30 train for Guelph. after getting breakfast Mr McGregor, Patullo and myself accompanied Alex to the Railway Station and sent him off for Guelph. we then returned to the house and had a pleasant time chatting &amp;c. and got early dinner so as to meet the 1.15 P.M. train for the west. Mr Patullo went off toward the City and we got off for the train. young Joseph McGregor accompanying us to stay awhile at our place for the good of his health. we arrived at Rockwood shortly after 3 oclock but there was nobody to meet us and we stayed there till the next train came in at 7 oclock. Ewart then met us with the horse and buggy. the 4 of us then piled in with our 1 heavy valise wheich made a heavy load. we drove easy however and got home all right.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>The temperature has become much cooler now and it is a pleasant change . Brother Alex &amp; I have been taking a little ride round after looking about the fields awhile, we drove round by Everton. Calling first at Webbs and then going to Bellas for tea, then to Everton for the mail and called at Marys. the Robertson girls and the Abbotts, in the forenoon we went to Duffields. Alex notes a great change among the people. they are getting so much older looking and many gone who used to be around. Ewart plowed this forenoon. he thought to finish plowing the fall wheat stubble to day but he had to go to Coffeys to thresh this afternoon. McLean's Steamer is threshing for him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton this A.M. the members were voting to day at Everton &amp; Mimosa as to keeping on Mr Seyton. I understand the vote was favorable. I drove Alex. up to {Ort??} this afternoon. Calling on Mc Rafferty. I had tea at Archie Stepghens and parted with Alex.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 11 12 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. everything is dry again, and we long for rain. it is a pity we do not get a soaker. the river is as dry as ever and we have the same trouble in getting the water for the stock. the pumps work hard and it is no easy job to keep plenty of water for all the animals. Ewart went to Coffey's threshing this forenoon and finished plowing the fall wheat stubble behind Jestins place. I attended Robert McWilliams threshing. Wm Barber &amp; John Weatherston are threashing for him. they threshed all day. they have to come back again as Robert had not room in his granary for the grain on account of having his old wheat yet on hand. Mr and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this afternoon. our smallest white sow (Barbers) pigged this evening. she has eight pigs living. one was killed by one of our other young pigs which is inclined to be ravenous. {in margin} 2 threshing on hand John Coffey and Robt McWilliams - finished plowing the fall wheat stubble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>Continues fine, but dry and warm. Ewart has plowed in the south front field. he has found it very dry and hard plowing. the flies trouble the horses a good deal. I have been busy to day fixing up the pig pen for putting up our pigs - they are going back now on account of the stubble getting bare of grain. we had the pea land rather thickly strewn with peas but they have got well licked up now.{in margin} Johny got 79 lbs oats -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>No change in the weather, but appearances seen to indicate a change. Geo. Marshall tells me the the papers speak of the probabilities for unsettled weather. hope it may be true and that much rain will fall. it is seldom that so great a drouth afflicts the country so late in the season. Ewart has been at John Webbs threshing with the team all day. I made a rack for the stone boat and Josie McGregor and I have drawn in some of the stove wood to the wood house - we also drove the cattle twice to Johnys watering place. our wells are getting low and we dont like to be too hard on them. I put up the hogs to fatten - there are 2 of the youngest litter for fattening that have taken to killing chickens by wholesale &amp; the nasty brutes deliberately tear them to pieces.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_14_15_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_16_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 16 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></h2> <p>A very welcome rain fell this forenoon. I think it is the best shower that has fallen for a long time. although it is very far short of being sufficient for the great want that now exists - Ewart was again at Webbs with the team this forenoon. he got home about 11 oclock. they were delayed some with the heavy shower. Josie and I have drawn in with Fred and the stone boat quite a bit of the stove wood this afternoon. this is the day that Hammond of Bracebridge, the wife Murderer, is to be hung - the word has not come forward yet if the event having taken place but , no doubt, it has come off.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Very fine day. Cooler and much more pleasant than when roasted up for days as we have been in the past. we have just got a rest from the regular pumping of water that we have for a long time now had to do. I hope more rain will soon follow otherwise our pumping will have to be resumed again. Ewart finished up the plowing of the south front field at about 3 or 4 oclock P.M. and commenced plowing in the pea land afterwards. he and Maggie hitched up the horse &amp; buggie and drove over to McKenzies after night.{in margin} Johny got 76 lbs oats in own {admiss??} we did not know of it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>A little warmer turn, and looks somewhat unsettled in the weather . I have piled up the stove wood in the wood house that was drawn yesterday and drawn in some fresh loads to day. Josie gave me some help although it looks rather too much like work for him after doing it some time. Ewart has plowed in the pea field all day, although the sheets are on the horses they are tormented with the flies and it makes them unsteady in their work. Josie and I took a drive up to the saw mill this afternoon. I wished to see if I could get some 2nd class lumber. I think there will be some available next week. we were called on by an old neighbor, Eugene Wright, now of Chicago, this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart, Maggie &amp; Josie rode twice to Everton meeting to day - Margaret &amp; I took a walk down to Webbs in the evening. we kept pretty close to the house all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== SEPTEMBER MONDAY 18 1898== {for the next two pages William does not cross out the typed date and handwrite in the correct date. The following week he resumes correcting the typed date.} A very fine day. cool, but pleasant. it is an agreeable change to have the air some cooler than what has prevailed for such a long time in August &amp; September. Ewart has plowed all day in pea land. I have been the afternoon at the stove wood drawing in. the pile has become quite small now outside. I repaired Ewart's shoes this forenoon and did up some other chores. John Webb was good enough to come and offer to take in our lambs into his rape and I accepted, with thanks. we {re??arked} them and took them right down before dinner, It was very kind of him. the water has begun to run in our Creek but has not reached our watering place yet. we sold our apples to day to Millman for $1.00 &amp; $1.25 fall and winter respectively. Minnie Tovell paid us a visit to day. {in margin} drawing the stove wood to the wood house - put the lambs into John Webbs rape field - sold the apples to Millman -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>The dry, cool weather still prevails. I sincerely wish this terrible drouth would get broken up. the great heat that has prevailed with the high winds also have been the cause of drying up everything. we tried the driving of the cattle through to Johnys watering place but it is difficult to get along with them as they get mixed up with his cattle. we therefore now take them to the Town line bridge, which is less stagnant now since the rain of last Thursday. Ewart finished up the plowing of the pea land and commenced to plow in the back field (south) - we intend putting it in root &amp;c next year, and will only plow it once this fall. {in margin} Johny got 70 lbs of oats this morning - Jersey cow &amp; red heifer (Blacks) to McWilliams to day -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. cool forenoon but warmer afternoon. I attended a clearing bee at Richard McWilliams swamp to day. there was quite a gathering of the neighbours especially in the afternoon, and they got a very good job done. the swamps now are pretty dry. Robert McWilliams team was drawing stumps and logs all day - also one of Richards teams, and R. J. Kerr with his grey horse. Ewart was harrowing to day at what is to be plowed again. there is yet a good piece of the back field to do. {in margin} attended a "Bee" at Richd McWilliams swamp. harrowing the land that has to be plowed again -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_21_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_22"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 21 1898</span></h2> <p>Dull this morning and looked as if rain or some change in the weather was impending. Ewart &amp; I just had time to get one load of stones off the fall wheat ground before dinner, and after dinner the rain came on, although it fell lightly still it was enough to make it unpleasant to work be exposed to it. Ewart finished the harrowing of the plowed land by between 10 &amp; 11 oclock when he and I met to begin the stoning of the fall wheat land. before that I drew in with Fred and the stone boat wheeled in with the wheelbarrow all the chips and small pieces of the stove wood off the ground where the pile of wood stood. there is a goodly pile and will boil the kettle quite a time. we cleaned up 5 bags if fall wheat for a grist. it weighs 11 bushels &amp; 10 lbs - {in margin} welcome rain. cleared the yard of the wood chips - finished harrowing - cleaning up wheat for grist -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Quite a heavy rain last night. this is about the first rain of any consequence since the drouth set in in July. I went down to the watering place this morning and there is plenty of water now. it never was so long dry before that I remembered of. it must be between 6 and 8 weeks since we had water for the stock in our watering place - I took the grist of wheat to the mill this forenoon. also 2 bags peas &amp; Oats for chop. 244 lbs. I* paod the 150 lbs flour we lately got at the mill out of the grist, and brought 258 lbs flour home, which makes 408 lbs out of 11 bushels &amp; 10 lbs wheat, which is 37 lbs to the bushel. there was 30 lbs short of the weight in the whole output. but Will {ex??} 2 bushels Manitoba wheat which cost them 90cts per bushel, to improve the quality of the flour, which accounts for the shortness in weight. Ewart plowed this afternoon, and I drove Josie McGregor down to Rockwood Six oclock train which was a half hour late. i had a dissagreeable drive home as it rained all the way, and did part of the way down also. {in margin} took grist to Everton Mill 11 bushels wheat and some chopped stuff. took Josie McGregor to the train this evening - plowing this afternoon - quite a rain fall last night and this afternoon -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Dull and unpromising looking this morning, but although there was little or no sunshine it held up all day. Maggie and her Mother drove Fred &amp; buggie to Guelph to day. they had 22 lbs butter &amp; 8 dozen eggs. 19c for 2 lbs butter. the remainder at 17c - eggs 16 1/2 per doz. Ewart attended Isaac Theakin threshing to day. I had all the chores on my hands myself to day, and I plowed over 3/4 of an acre besides in the back (south field). the stony acre is somewhat rough on account of under stones but it is wonderfully changed to the better after all. I was much shocked to learn of the death, after they came home, of Andrew Tolton - he died last night about 11 oclock and had hardly been an hour in bed when he expired. Mrs Tolton heard him making some unnatural gurgling, and tried to wake him, but he had gone to the sleep that knows no waking. he had not been complaining, but on the contrary, had considered himself particularly well in health. {in margin} Maggie and her Mother to Guelph to day to market. Butter and Eggs. "Andrew Tolton died last night."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>A pleasant day. the sun came out shining nicely which felt good after the gloomy spell. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon and Ewart came home alone, and then drove off for all the day again. Maggie returned at night. Margaret &amp; I were alone all day excepting that we took a walk to Webbs awhile in the afternoon. {in margin} Ewart &amp; Maggie to Everton this forenoon. Ewart was away all day. Margaret &amp; I all day at home excepting awhile at Webbs -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 25 26 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day but very high winds, which is not a good thing for the apple crop, as much of the fruit is being blown off the trees. Ewart went to the finishing up of Isaac Theaker's threshing and he returned home between 10 &amp; 11 oclock A.M. I did up the chores and plowed till Ewart came home , when he took the plow. I then chored around the place all afternoon. cleaning out the pig pen, and wheeled on the barrow no less than 5 big loads of cow manure that had gathered where they were being fed with corn. there is plenty of water now in the watering place so there is no trouble on that score. I drove down to Everton after tea, accompanied by Maggie and her Mother to hear {McGlasefon?} and the Baptist Minister of Guelph lecture on Prohibition. they were both good speakers. Ewart stayed at home amd it was a good thing he did because his Uncle Thomas and Hannah Stephens came along with horse and buggie to stay all night. they are on their way to the funeral tomorrow. {in margin} old Mr {Ross__?} was buried to day. Uncle Thomas is here to night and was a pall bearer at the funeral. he is on his way to Guelph to be present at his brother Andrews burial to morrow - Threshing at Isaac Theakers - Lecture on Prohibition - cuy some corn and drew it in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>Cool air but a very fine day. bright sunshine and pleasant. Ewart has plowed all day excepting that he had to do all the chores at night. Margaret &amp; I drove to Guelph after getting dinner, which was about 12.30. the funeral hour was 3 oclock and we reached Guelph around 2.30. there was quite a large gathering soon after we arrived. a Mr Laird to whom Edward Tolton introduced me, spoke on the occasion - his theme was the nature of Death that comes upon all men. and the resurrection of those who die in Christ. he spoke in glowing terms of the charactor of Andrew Tolton their deceased brother. they lifted just about 4 oclock and a large procession drove to the Union Cemetery. we had tea at Willies, where John McKenzie, Bella &amp; children met Margaret &amp; I. we left for home at 8.30 and arrived home about 11 oclock. A Mr Clay a grocery man of Guelph committed suicide yesterday by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. a little warmer the temperature seems to be tending to the warmer turn. Ewart drove into Guelph to day with Fred and buggy. he wishes to order a suit of clothes at R.E. Nelson's - I plowed all forenoon, after doing the chores, in the south back field. there will be another good half days plowing to do to finish it. after dinner I cut a quantity of corn for the horses and drew it to the barn and started up to the saw mill at about 4 oclock and got a load of cull lumber for the sheep house building. there was, Mr Gow thought about 700 feet but he gave it to me for 3 dollars as he thought that perhaps the quality was not up to the last load.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_THURSDAY_28_29_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_SATURDAY_311"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October SATURDAY 311</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></h2> <p>Continues very fine weather. the sun shines out clear and the nights also are beautiful as there has been clear and splendid shining of the moon. Ewart finished plowing the south back field by dinner time. afternoon he began the drawing of the stones on the fall wheat ground and took off four loads. John McKenzie and I drove up to Oustic and recorded our votes for Prohibition. on the way up we called at McCutcheons and measured the wood that John cut for him. McCutcheon had it piled too high for to pass as 4 feet. he allowed it to be called 4 1/2 feet high on the shorter side. so that the longer one was allowed to pass at 4 feet high. as they were both high he need not have stuck at giving him his measure but he is a very kean man I reckon. {in margin} I paid the binder twine to day - getting our note cancelled ($8.00)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>A fine day. weather warmer than in the past while. Ewart and I have been taking off the stones on the fall wheat ground. I did not feel extra well as it was rather hot round in that sheltered nook. we finished the job up about 5 oclock taking off nine loads to day which makes 14 loads after the plowing. I have made a mess of my page by lifting my ink bottle by the cork. {most of this entry is stained with ink.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 311</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. Ewart plowed this forenoon in the fall wheat land. we have commenced our second plowing there. afternoon he drove to Guelph with Fred &amp; buggie to get his coat fitted. Maggie went in with Lizzie this morning - She returned with Ewart. she had 5 lbs butter &amp; 7 1/2 doz eggs. 18c and 16c respectively. I have been busy fixing up the pig pen to day changing the yard so as both doors open out to the end yard. I had 3 posts to take out and plant again and the board fence to build again with new stretchers. Johny helped me a little while so as to let me away to get King shod all round - I had it done at Haskings. reset the old shoes 40cts unpaid.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h2> <p>Beautiful weather but rain would be welcome. I had not much rest this forenoon trying to make the pigs comfortable. Geo. Loree &amp; Mary visited us this afternoon also Mr Seytone to tea. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton twice to day -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>A very hot day, quite warm &amp; close enough for July. Johny took a load of apples 23 barrells 3 for us and 20 for himself, he had our team and Ewart plowed with Johnys team. they were very warm and not very steady. Ewart would much rather have our own team. the young mare is too quick for old Jeenie. Maggie has been at Everton all day helping Mary &amp; Bella to make a dress for the latter. I have had a busy day with the chores and carrying bedding for the pigs, also pulled 8 rows of Mangolds and took the leaves all off so they are ready for loading. Johny paid me four dollars as his share of the note for the binder twine. Geo. McWilliams was along with Johny with a load of apples (25 Barrells) and his rack broke down. they had to unload all the Barrells and load them up again making a lot of trouble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3 4</span></h2> <p>Quite a change in the weather, from the hot sultry spell that has prevailed sometime we now have it cooler and quite dull and lowering. a light rain has been falling as good part of the day. not enough to keep people indoors but enough to make it somewhat dissagreeable to do outdoor work. Ewart has been plowing the most of the day. he had to quit awhile before dinner on account of the rain being a little heavier. I began to take up the mangolds but the tops became so wet as to make it too disagreeable work to continue at. I repaired Maggies shoes and sewed up a {tug?} on Duffields single harness.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Dull this morning and a little rain fell about six oclock. the clouds cleared off about 10 oclock and we had sunshine the most of the day afterwards. Ewart ploughed all forenoon and after dinner he plowed again till 1/2 past 2, when he brought up the plow and we hitched to the wagon, and drew in the Mangolds - there were about 5 1/2 loads well filled up but no {she_ing ?} on the wagon. I pulled and topped the balance while Ewart drove up the loads and unloaded them - I pulled about 9 rows and helped to fill the wagon - it was late before I started out and I did some repairing to a tug for their single harness (Duffields) shoe of Johnys -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_THURSDAY_5_6_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 6 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_6_7"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 6 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_7_8"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 5 6 1898</span></h2> <p>Heavy frost last night but not the killer that we had earlier in the season that cut off our potatoe tops so badly. I do not notice any particular damage through it. I cut down all our corn this afternoon lest we should get another frost that would spoil it. our women are picking the snow apples to day. they have been falling rather badly on account of the high wind prevailing. Ewart has been plowing in the fall wheat land. Barber and Weatherston have had a break down with their threshing machine at Wm Theakers and we will all be delayed accordingly by - Johny expects to thresh to morrow afternoon and Monday forenoon - Webbs sale in the afternoon interferes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Not so frosty as last night and this day throughout has been some warmer than yesterday. Ewart has plowed all day again in the 25 acre corner. (fall wheat ground) he thinks he will be pretty well through ir tomorrow. we sold our young mare (Maude) this forenoon to Mr Lesson of Brampton for 90 dollars. I think I should have held her at 100 as I at first intended as he was but a very short time in concluding to take her and he said different times that he liked her. I prepared the barrels in the orchard, 4 of them, got them at Richd McWilliams and helped them some to pick apples. Colin Campbell and his Mother called this afternoon. they staid to tea and fed their horse before driving to Guelph. {in margin} I borrowed 137 lbs peas from R. Morton and 275 previous making now 412 lbs altogether - Bags included -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>Fair weather. Johny has thrashed to day after dinner - Ewart plowed this forenoon and helped at the threshing afternoon. Maggie and her Mother were at the apples to day - {in margin} Johny got 84 lbs oats - {No entry for Sunday}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day Ewart plowed this forenoon attended Johny's threshing this forenoon but, like the rest of us went to the sale in the afternoon. I walked down after dinner to John Webb's sale. it was said to start at one oclock, but it was 2 oclock before they began - I was installed as Clerk, right away. I objected on account of not being able to hear well and distinctly, but they would not take no for an answer, so I had to do it with Dougald Robertson helping me to finish up the business at night, in drawing notes, making up accounts &amp;c. I bought a cow for $37.75, and a Robe $2.00, 2 loads of hay $7.25 - altogether $47.00 due in a year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10 11</span></h2> <p>A very rainy day. Johny got his threshing done about 10 oclock this forenoon and the rain was on beforee he was done. they then moved the machine here and the men hung around awhile thinking we might thresh but eventually they left as they concluded it was too wet to thresh on account of the horse walk even if it cleared up. this is the evening of the gathering at Webbs to make the presentation of the easy chairs and an address. a fine gathering was present about 8 oclock P.M. with their baskets. Dr. McCullough was voted chairman, John SUnter read the address- John Hindley replied, and otherwise through the evening entertained the meeting. Several said a few words and musical recitations made up a pleasant programe until one oclock in the morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>Rockwood Show day. fine weather for a wonder. after all the rain the surroundings were very mucky, but the land soon dried up very much. I hitched up the horse and buggy and Maggie and her Mother and I drove down to the show after dinner. there was a good attendance considering the dull morning. I heard them say there were $215.05 taken at the gate. 15cts admission. we had tea at David Stewarts before starting for home. John McKenzie &amp; family were there - also Willie from Guelph.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_THURSDAY_12_13_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 13 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_13_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 13 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_14_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 14 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 12 13 1898</span></h2> <p>Another rainy day. it is astonishing how easy it seems to rain this week. we did our threshing to day and a very dissagreeable job it was. the horse walk broke up rather badly but the other work went on very well. I think we have about 150 or 160 bushels of peas, about 70 or 80 of wheat and perhaps 150 of oats. I paid the threshers 9 dollars for the whole threshing. it was a bare day &amp; half but they thresh charge 7 dollars a day this season, and I think they are reasonable with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>A very rainy forenoon, and now and again rain in the afternoon. A very bad day for Erin Show. Ewart drove over to it but Maggie did not go. they say there was no rain at the Exhibition after a heavy shower about noon. they are all well bedraggled however, and mired up. Margaret &amp; I drove over to Edward Toltons this forenoon. we found Mrs Tolton in a sort of Comatose state, and did not speak. her 2 sisters Mrs Reid of Georgetown, and Mrs Dick near Ashgrove were there. Ewart drove over to Erin show this afternoon taking Fred and the bugggy after we returned from Tolton. we had "Doc" down there so Ewart had a fresh horse. John McKenzie and Bella were at the show, and Colin Campbell and Jeeneie from Guelph. they were keener than I would be, it was a long drive in bad weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Cold last night and cooler to day. the sky however has gotten clear of much of the murky clouds that has prevailed now for the greater part of the week, and the water abounding every where is now getting a chance to soak away. Ewart has attended Richd McWilliams threshing all dya. I would have liked to see the plow going, but there are too many things out of order so that I could not undertake to plow. I levelled down the horse walk which had got terribly cut up by the threshing during the rain. I also hauled the corn together and piled it against the fence, brought over the {fanning?} mill from Johnys to clean up the muddle in the barn. sewed up rippings in little Willies shoes &amp;c. we had another call from the horse buyer giving vent to his dissatisfaction.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day. warm sunshine and very pleasant. Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton twice to day. Margaret and I drove down to see Mrs Edward Tolton. the doctor was there. he says she is in a critical state. although there are no additional bad symptoms she is getting weaker on account of not being able to take nourishment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine fall day. moderately cool forenoon, but it became colder afternoon and quite cold at night. Ewart attended Richd McWilliams threshing to day. they finished up at about 4 oclock P.M. and Ewart helped a little while to pick apples. Maggie and her Mother have been picking quite a while to day. Wm. Tindal and I have been cutting the timber required to put up our sheep pen. I also hauled it out of the bush into the clearing by "Doc", and we brought home on the wagon all the posts excepting one that is on the lane. we have 8 posts, 13 girts 18 feet long, and 13 rafters and a 36 foot plate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Rather dull this forenoon, and it broke out to be a very wet afternoon. Robert Jestin threshed till between 3 &amp; 4 oclock, when they quit. Johny was there and ran down at noon and hauled in his apples that were barreled in the orchard. we also drew in 10 barrels when it showed for a protracted rain. I wrote the report of Webbs address &amp; presentation last night, and mailed it this morning to Guelph to be inserted in the Mercury. I also got a new shoe put on Doc (Paid) at Robertsons and a bag of shorts at the mill 50c paid. Ewart and I cleaned &amp; bagged the mixed grain on the barn floor after the threshing. (5 bags) we put up the cows this evening in the stable. they were so cold and comfortless outside.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Cleared up through the night, the stars were shining this morning which was a welcome sight after all the dismal weather of yesterday. we had the wagon all to prepare this morning to take the pigs to Guelph, and also the run way &amp;c. we had quite a job getting ready but I started about 9 oclock, or 10 minutes before getting into about 11.20. I had the hogs weighed and my check for $25.55 before 12 oclock. they hustled my pigs into another man's rack, and I was saved the journey up to the hog yard. the 3 pigs weighed 575, and the small one 115. I wanted the remaining 3 to be alone otherwise would not have taken the small one away. Berber took 25c off him for being so light. I got $4.10 per 100. now it is under $4.00. I had dinner at Willies. I sent 7 dollars for T. Tolton to A McGregor. I also paid R.E. Nelson $18.00 for Ewarts suit of clothes. it rained again this afternoon. the folks at home picked some apples for packing to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_THURSDAY_19_20_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 20 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_20_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 20 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 19 20 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. sunshine and warm. I have been busy picking apples to day. Maggie and her mother have also been at the same work. Ewart attended John McKenzies threshing to day. they got through between 2 &amp; 3 oclock. McLeans steamer - Ewart helped at the apples after returning home. I drew a lot into the barn this forenoon and Ewart drew the balance in before night fall. after tea I drove down to Everton for the mail, and also got 25c worth oatmeal at marshalls, Wilsons and Fergus. I just heard to night that Mrs James Rea on our Town line dropped dead this morning . a fine and healthy looking person she was., but death comes to all and sometimes very unexpectedly. I got 100 lbs wire nails at Marshalls, 25 lbs shingle, 10 lbs 2 1/2, about the same of 5 &amp; ^ inch spickes. the balance 3 inch. price $2.50 paid.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Weather changed to the bad again. we have had a very wet afternoon, the forenoon was dull and threatning with some rain also. the land is getting quite wet now. I wish our potatoes had been up before so much wet came. Ewart has been at Duffields threshing all day. they did not finish. Wm. Tindall has been here to day. he helped me to draw up the rafters and stretchers from the bush to day - I also drew up the stick for the plate. I agreed to give him his price for putting up the building. $10.00 for all the job, and I dig the holes and score hack the plate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Unsettled weather still prevails. Wm. Tindal has been working at the rafters &amp;c under cover of the cattle shed. he score hacked and hewed the plate in the afternoon, when it cleared up. I helped him some after returning from the funeral. Margaret &amp; I took "Doc" and buggy and attended the funeral of Mrs James Rea on the town line. the doctors say it was apoplexy that took Mrs Rea off. she lived two hours after being struck, but never spoke. there was a very large crowd at the funeral. she was buried in the grounds on their own corner.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2> <p>A fine day, but cooler than has prevailed for some time back - Ewart &amp; Maggie were at Everton this forenoon. Willie drove out from Guelph and took Maggie down to Everton in the ev'g. Mrs Duffield from Rockwood and Henry &amp; wife paid us a visit this afternoon and evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_MONDAY_23_24_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER MONDAY 23 24 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_24_25"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 24 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY_25_26"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY 25 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day. we put on the wagon rack this morning and Ewart took in a load of furniture for Webbs. I had a pain in my shoulder so that I could not lift very well above my head, and as there were quite a number at the loading up I did not go. Wm Tindal was wanting the holes dug for the posts of the sheep house, so let them get the things loaded without me going. Henry Duffield and Robert McWilliams helped to load, our Johny was also there awhile. I dug 3 post holes and had the posts put in and fitted &amp; filled in. other 2 were nearly ready too. they are 4 feet deep. I got the spoon shovel at Robert McWilliams.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24 25</span></h2> <p>Another fine day for a wonder. it is rare to find 2 days consecutively fine just now. Ewart finished plowed at the 2nd plowing of the fall wheat land - the patch on the 25 acres. I finished digging the post holes shortly after dinner to day. and we got some help to put up the plate and the rafters. we had Henry Duffield, Robert McWilliams, Richard McWilliams, and our Johny besides ourselves. we were not long in getting the pieces all up and spiked. it looks to be a good substantial building. the apple packers are busy at Johnys to day. they intend being with us tomorrow. I drove up to Mimosa this evening to hear Mr Stratton M.P.P. speaking in behalf of Mr Gibson. he is a fluent speaker and appeals hard for the people to vote for Gibson next Thursday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>Rain to day in the forenoon. not very heavy but heavy enough to stop the work. the apple packers were with us this forenoon and packed 11 barrels. 9 barrels winter and 2 sweetings. I took the white (Barber) sow over to Kerrs this forenoon. Ewart finished plowing at the back fall wheat patch and brought up the plough this afternoon - he and I rigged up the wagon with the rack so as to take down the apples to Rockwood tomorrow. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb called on us this evening. John is stying round for a couple of days so as to keep his vote legal for tomorrow. {in margin} "Barber sow away to day"</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 26 27 1898</span></h2> <p>Very hard frost last night and this has been a very cold day throughout although it became a little milder later in the afternoon. Ewart drove to Rockwood to day with the apples. we had partly loaded on our own wagon and rack when Johny came along wishing us to take 13 barrels for him. so they got Robert McWilliams wagon and rack and he took the 24 barrels, and our 6 empties. it was between 9 &amp; 10 oclock before they got away. they returned between 3 &amp; 4 oclock. Ewart was ready for his dinner. Wm Tindal worked away this forenoon although finding it too cold, he went away to help Robert Jestin this afternoon. Millman paid Johny and us a dollar a barrel for the T. Sweetings although having reduced the price to 75cts per Barrel. we have started to put the cows in the stable at night -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>Much milder to day. and it has been fair and fine - the ground was hard frozen however this morning - I drove up to the saw mill this forenoon to get some more lumber, had hard work to get what I wanted. I only got about 200 feet of 2nd class inch for sheeting and 70 feet of basswood to help make the doors. we would rather have something else for doors as basswood rots easily when exposed to the weather. I also bought a square of second class shingle 50c and a square of 1st class $1.40 for Mrs Peavoys house. Everton. $3.60</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_MONDAY_30_31_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 31 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_TUESDAY_31_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">November TUESDAY 31 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_WEDNESDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Your_title_here..."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Your title here...</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 30 31 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. it has been very valuable to us in getting a good job done in potatoe lifting. Gus Heffernan came this morning to help us at the potatoe picking. Albert has gone to help his Aunt Mrs Geo. Coughlin. Maggie helped us to pick potatoes too to day. we took in 2 loads one in the forenoon and one afternoon. we think there are about 3 1/2 wagon box fulls. the "Peerless Savoys" are a much better crop than the "Empire States" - I had to fix up the potatoe bin and run way, which, with other chores kept me away from the picking quite a while. Henry Duffield took one of our "Weather" lambs to Rockwood with his own. he sold his for 4 1/2 per hundred. I killed and dressed another "Weather" , a very small one for our own use. Wm Tindal is fencing this week over at Scotts. 2nd line Eramosa as soon as done there he means to complete our building - {in margin} sent four dollars to pay assts &amp; dues for John McKenzie and myself. I sent 50c over plus last month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 31 1</span></h2> <p>Frost last night, and to day has been a little cooler although fine for picking potatoes. we finished up the potatoe digging and picking shortly after dinner - after that we tried the cultivator to throw up the covered potatoes. it chocked up too easily however, and we reverted to the harrows. we gathered quite a few potatoes by going twice over the ground with the harrows. it was about 5 oclock when we finished up, and Eewart had little enough time to empty the load and take back the cultivator. Gus went home to night. I paid him 70cts for his two days work. Maggie helped us to day . she topped some turnips this afternoon. Johny has been drawing in turnips to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day, bright sunshine and fine and fair. if we have a few days of such weather ahead it will be grand for getting in our turnips. Maggie helped us top the turnips this forenoon and we finished them before the regular dinner time at 11.30 A.M. After noon we all worked at the apples. we have picked a few, but the greater part we just shook them off the trees. it is hard to get at the outside limbs of those snow apple trees. we hauled them all in before night - there were ten barrels and 7 or 8 bags. we intend taking the snow apples to market as soon as possible. Johny has nearly finished drawing in his turnips. we hope for fine weather wherein to take in ours. bought a pair of suspenders &amp; spectacles from "Cheap John" 50cts -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Your title here...</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_2_3_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_FRIDAY_3_.3D4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= FRIDAY 3 =4</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#SATURDAY_4_5"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 4 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 2 3 1898</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day. looks much like indian summer it is so mild and beautiful. we have been drawing in the turnips to day. we run the two wagons and Ewart has emptied the loads while I drew them in. Maggie and her mother have helped in the field. we have taken in 10 loads to day. Johny let us have his team after 4 oclock and Ewart harrowed out the greater part of the turnips after that time. our turnips are a fair size but they will not pan out as they have done in some former years - Ewart brings news of Mrs McKenzie Senr having had her shoulder put out of place the other day, also that Mary Loree is unwell. rumours of war again in the papers to day. England &amp; France seem to have difficulty to arrange their differences. it is to be hoped they will not resort to war.</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= FRIDAY 3 =4</span></h1> <p>A most beautiful day, warm and pleasant sunshine - and just the thing for working among the turnips. we took in 5 loads of turnips this forenoon. and 9 afternoon. we, perhaps could have taken in 10 but we quit a trifle early on account of wishing to take a drive out after supper. maggie and her Mother and I drove down to Everton to see Mary, who we heard was rather unwell. we found her better, than she had been and improving. on our way home we drove round by McKenzies to see Mrs McKenzie. she was also some better but she has got a bad shake. the doctor says her heart is weak and causes some of her trouble. her arm is tied to her chest and has to be kept still for fear again of going out of place.{in margin} 14 loads of turnips in to day. making now 24 loads.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 5</span></h2> <p>Weather threatning this forenoon, and rain began to fall by noon. and kept wet all afternoon. we drew in the balance of the turnips 8 loads before the rain. we had about 1/2 a load more that we had to load and take in while it rained. we had tried, by loading heavy for a few loads, to take them all in by 8 loads but failed, so that, we have nearly 33 loads in all. Ewart cleaned up the barn this afternoon, and opened a way through to the side of the chaff pile from the barn to the house passage. I had other chores in hand.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Rather dissagreeable to day. Cold and wet, although the rain has not been heavy. Willie &amp; Jeenie accompanied by Wm Waller, wife &amp; children drove out from Guelph. Jeenie remained here while the rest went in Jestins. Willie drove down to Everton to get the doctor up to see his mother who has been suffering from fever &amp;c. and a pain below her shoulder. the doctor thinks it is "Grip". {in margin} Great storm of wind last night. I got up through the night to fix the shed on the end -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 6 7 1898</span></h2> <p>A flurry of snow last night and the frost has hardened the ground somewhat. it had rather a windy appearance - Mary was with us last night staying with her mother. Mr Seytonne drove up for her. Ewart and I have been busy all day trying to fix up things so as to get at the plowing. it is getting late now, and we may be shut out before long. we took over Johnys wagon and harrows, and then put on our rack on our own wagon and brought the 2 loads of hay from Wilsons that I vought of him at Webb's sale. After doing that, we took up about 2 bushels of potatoes in our garden patch, and our other chores kept us till night. Mother is some better to day. she has had visitors, Mrs Jestin, Lizzie, Mr &amp; Mrs McWilliams, and Bella McKenzie.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 8</span></h2> <p>A fine day for work. somewhat overcast, but pleasant and sunshine betimes. Mother is considerably better to day. she got up out of bed this afternoon and came down stairs, she has got quite a shake for the short time. Ewart plowed the corn ground and quite a piece of the front adjoining. we always now plow the corn patch the opposite way to the front. I had quite a job cleaning and fixing up our pulper for work. got it started and after doing some other chores, drove down to Everton mill. got a bag of shorts and 50c oatmeal. paid a dollar for the whole. Called at Marys for some bread. John McKenzie and Bella drove over this evening to see Mother. she has had quite a number of visitors. Willie called as he was on his way to Mimosa. he says he has arranged to stop in their present home till spring - {in margin} a letter from Brother Meaford</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Overcast all day. and quite a bit of snow has fallen which has almost all melted away this evening. Ewart plowed a portion of the forenoon and also afternoon but it has not been pleasant work to day. we were called on this forenoon by Henry Duffield and David Robertson. I have been doing up some necessary chores and this afternoon cut up some wood in the wood house and fixed and put up the doors on the wood house. I have the pulper going now and have put up the steer we intend to fatten for the first time. Margaret is considerably better to day, and has been down stairs all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_9_10_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_FRIDAY_10_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= FRIDAY 10 11</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#SATURDAY_11_12"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 11 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 9 10 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a windy and stormy day. considerable snow has fallen, and little comfort or pleasure could be experienced by being exposed to the weather. the plow is stopped now anyway by being too much snow. Dougald Robinson drove up in his buggy accompanied by his son Willie to day, and purchased one of our ram lambs - I let him have his choice for five dollars. he picked on one from a Croft ewe. he was a twin. the other one is also from a Croft ewe but is a single lamb and they just weigh about alike, 128 lbs. he pays me in January. we brought in all the sheep and put up all the cattle, all their feed outside is covered with snow and it is very uncomfortable to be outside now. I feel sorry now that Willie Tindal did not finish up our sheep house when he was at it.</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= FRIDAY 10 11</span></h1> <p>Frosty enough to keep all the snow that has fallen, and there is now quite a covering perhaps 4 or 5 inches. Ewart and I sorted and bagged 10 bags of snow apples to take to Guelph tomorrow. we brought over the democrat and greased it, also loaded up the apples and drew them into the barn. Ewart drove "Doc" to Everton afterwards and got a front new shoe put on him by Robertson. he did not pay for it. I had all the stock to see after myself as Ewart was late in getting back. the cattle are ackward to tie up as they have been changed from their last years stalls.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11 12</span></h2> <p>A little milder to day, and the snow has been soft although it has not wasted much. Ewart and I started for Guelph at sharp seven this morning. we got in in fair time but as the apples were a great drag, we had a terrible job disposing of them. I sold Mr Stovell 4 bags at $1.60, as part pay for a pump for the house well. gave one to Willie, and sold the other 3 at 50c, 40.33, 45.25 respectively. got a pair long boots each and a pair overshoes for Ewart $5.90 altogether. also an overcoat for Ewart at McDonalds $6.00. got our dinner and horse fed at Willies. I walked up and saw the Webbs for the first time in their house. they seem comfortable. I called round where Cap. Clark used to live in order to see him but he has moved - we were late in getting home to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Milder to day. the snow has been soft and has melted some. Maggie and Ewart have been to Everton twice. Mother and I have been at home all day. made up the No 2 pills -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 1314 1898</span></h2> <p>Milder to day and snow is quite soft. Considerable waste has been made of the snow but, on the whole it is surprising how well it seems to keep. Ewart tried the plow this morning but there was too much snow to make anything like a passable job. Wm Tindal started to put on the sheeting this morning and he was joined about 10 oclock by Thomas Clark. they got along fairly well in the afternoon. the sun shone out a little warm, and made the roof very dry to what mught have been expected. they got all the sheeting on and made all ready for the shingles and made quite a start at the shingling. I took up 2 Croft ewes to Henry Duffields ram. we are using one of our own to the other ewes. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove over to McKenzies this evening. rolled the barrel of apples into the cellar.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14 15</span></h2> <p>Foggy this morning and it was some time before it cleared off. however, it cleared up to be a fine day. Thom Clark drove over from home this morning and Wm Tindal and he put in a faithful days work at the shingling. Tindal wanted to engage Johny for the day so that the most of the shingle could be put on. Johny however would not come. he wanted to draw out manure. made the doors and hung them. I helped them quite a bit however. I took back the peas to Robert Morton 412 lbs, and Robert bought our ram lamb. he paid me for it four dollars and a half ($4.50) - after dinner I drove over to the Centre Inn and met the rest of the members of the "Board of Health" . they were all there a little ahead of me. we wound up our business for the year, and I have to prepare my report to the Council - {in margin} sold ram Lamb to Robt. Morton - paid back 412 lbs of peas to Robt. Morton -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Foggy again, but turned out to be a fine day. Wm Tindal was anxious to get some more help to shingle and offered our Johny either money or come back again to help him for it. Johny was drawing out manure and would not leave it. I helped him some. they got a good way up but the shingles are bad and they cant make very good headway. Ewart has been trying to plow but there is yet too much snow for getting along any way well. {in margin} "Board of Health Meeting"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_16_17_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_17_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 17 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_18_19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 18 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 16 17 1898</span></h2> <p>Foggy again this morning but it cleared up to be a fine day. it was really very fine in the afternoon - Thom Clark and Wm Tindal worked on till dinner time, and then quit so that they could attend the sale. I also hitched up and Margaret and I drove over to the sale too. (Coughlins) I wanted to get a horse collar for King but was about half and hour too late. they started to sell about noon. there were a number of them sold and I was dissapointed. there was a terribly large crowd there and things seemed to be bought up pretty lively. we left for home between 3 and 4 oclock. Calling at Everton for the mail, and also drove round by McKenzies, where we had our tea and paid quite a whiles visit. I paid Wm Tindal ten dollars to day and told him I would yet give him another dollar when finished. {in margin} Geo. Coughlin estate Auction Sale. Paid ten dollars to Wm Tindal -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17 18</span></h2> <p>Weather somewhat unsettled and some rain fell this forenoon. it was fairer afternoon however and the rest of the day was not so bad. Thom Clark and Wm Tindal finished up the building by dinner time to day. they might have been done a little earlier but for the rain. the weather has not been very good for working at a building this week, but they have persisted well and have at last finished. I paid Wm Tindal another dollar to day, and he and Clark drove away to go to James Talbots to build fences. they have been very anxious to get done here so as to get at that work. Ewart had to quit the cross plowing - it was so soft, and he started to plow some of the sod. {in margin} Wm Tindal finished the building to day noon - I gave him a dollar more than bargained for.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18 19</span></h2> <p>Colder to day and somewhat overcast. it looks as if we might have another fall of snow. Ewart has plowed some at the sod to day again. he also plowed some in front field this afternoon. I have had a days choring and fixing up around the building. I piled in the lumber into the building and gathered up the wheeled into the wood house - the short pieces of board &amp;c. piling back turnips in root house and nailing slats on windows to keep out the fowls. we put rings in the snout of the Barber sow. she has been doing a lot of rooting lately.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained and Ewart drove down the second time. Mother &amp; I have been at home. Called on by Robert McWilliams. he is going to thresh tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Frost last night and the land has been mucky the most of the day on account of the thawing out of the frost. it has been a very fine day throughout - I set up the leach for Mother this morning and looked after the cattle and stables, and then spent the rest of the time plowing in the front south field. I finished it all to head head lands and potatoe gardens. Ewart attended Robert McWilliams threshing. they expected there would be but a very short days work but it kept them humming away till near dark. Maggie and Ruth McWilliams took their annual drive collecting for the Bible Society. they had a fine day for it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>A fine morning, but the sky was very red at sunrise and it soon became overcast and dull, and it began to rain about ten oclock. I took a drive up to the saw mill before dinner time to see if I could get some plank to fix up our pig house with. they have it and Mr Gow promised to keep it for me for some days. we are anxious to get our plowing completed. Ewart finished up the front south field and started in the field between the barns along side the fall wheat. Mrs Morton paid our folks a visit this afternoon. Ewart clipped the hair off Fred's leg where it is supposed there is another spavin started and rubbed on a blister we obtained from Wm Tindal.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night and this morning the ground is quite hard frozen. Ewart tried the plow but it was no use. it is seldom the land is so quickly frozen so as to shut out the plow. Ewart drove to Everton afternoon and got 1035 lbs shorts at the mill (13 bags) which he paid for, also the 2 bags he lately got, amounting in all to $8.20. 14 dollars per ton. Will Hortop told Ewart the price of shorts is going up. they are now in Guelph $15 a ton there. I have been fixing up aroung the new building and doing up the chores. Sent away a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford. also one to Alex. McGregor containing 24 dollars as interest on note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thanksgiving_day"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thanksgiving day</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_23_24_1898"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 23 24 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_21_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 21 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_25_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 25 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving day</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 23 24 1898</span></h2> <p>A fine day but quite frosty. the ground is getting quite hard now, there is no thawing through the day , and the roads are very rough in consequense. Mother and I being invited by George and Mary to a Thanksgiving dinner at their house. we left home about 11 oclock and drove there, and put up our horses in the meeting house shed. we partook of our share of the turkey &amp; plum pudding with Mr &amp; Mrs Loree, Senr and Mr Seytonne. George came also and had his dinner but could not stay as he was attending a threshing at Adam Weatherston. we spent a very pleasant while indeed. Mr Seytonne had to leave a little early to attend a Social at Mimosa. he made me a present of a Book. Abe Lincolns Speeches &amp;c. I gave him a quarter dollar for another Book (paper cover) In his steps, "What would Jesus do." bought a pair of boots for little Willie at Marshalls. 95cts -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21 22</span></h2> <p>Continues frosty and dry. the ground is now becoming like iron. it is nice dry footing but very rough. Ewart did up the chores and some fixing round this forenoon. I also had some fixing to attend to, after dinner we hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got between 5 &amp; 600 feet of cedar plank. Cull class, which Mr Gow let me have for 2 dollars and which I paid. a very cheap load of stuff. the road from the line into the mill is in an awful condition - it is now frozen up however which makes it better than before. Bella drove here to day to see about Willie and took him away with her. he did not care to go home yet, and had a cry to himself on the head of it. he has been very contented and happy while here, now over a week now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25 26</span></h2> <p>A fine day, but wintry. there was quite a little fall of snow last night and the ground is all over white again once more. Johny drove to Guelph to day with the democrat. he got his new harness to day. Ewart and I have had a lot of fixing to do up to day. we piled away the lumber we brought from the mill and hung up and arranged implements in the driving house. cutting wood, fixing doors &amp;c. the snow on the ground makes it cold and dissagreeable to the fowls and other stock and we have been providing for their comfort. the geese we have shut up in the old sheep pen and have a good chance there of feeding and otherwise seeing after them. the turkeys get the cattle shed where there is a roost provided for them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>A fine day. moderate wintry weather and pleasant. George Loree accompanied Ewart &amp; Maggie home from Meeting, and returned with them in the evening. Willie took a run out from Guelph. He is taking Annie Abbott with him back. they are moving and they are getting Annie to help them. {in margin} George Loree - Willie from Guelph -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 27 28 1898</span></h2> <p>A very fine winter day. the snow does not waste much - excepting where it is much travelled on, and as the roads were rough before the little snow came they soon get bare. I drove over to the Centre Inn and presented my report to the Board of Health, and got the money. $32.00 in all I gave Mr Argo 5 dollars to hand to Mr Auld and paid over to D. Talbot 4 dollars and the same to Hugh Black. I also paid $13.00 to Dr McCullough on the same business which left six dollars to myself. I also paid 2 dollars to the Dr for ourselves. I drove over to Mrs Coughlin and bought 2 old horse collars, for which i paid $1.75. I bought a lantern at Geo. Marshalls 70c and paid him also for the Boots I got for little Willie 95c. I also sent four dollars ($4.00) over to Erin for A.O.U.W. Ass'm'ts. which pays up to date and 50c overplus to be applied on next months Ass'm't. Morther and I took a drive down to McKenzies this evening. Johny took 3 fat hogs to Guelph to day. he got 4 1/4 &amp; 3 1/4 for the sow -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28 29</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the temperature has been milder to day &amp; this afternoon the snow has been softer and melting a little. we have boiled 2 pots of turnips &amp; potatoes for the turkeys to day. we had to fix up a place for the old sow to day as I notices her time is about up for pigging. Ewart has clipped Fred to day. he had him partly done before. we are asked to a sawing bee tomorrow and I sharpened the saw this afternoon for it. Ewart and Maggie are over to Ospringe this evening to a S.S. Social held in the Church. I got Wm Tindal to come down nd look at our pig house this evening so that I could make preparations for fixing it some of these days. Johny killed 2 pigs to day for their own use. Robert McWilliam was the butcher.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Continues milder. some more snow but quite soft. Ewart attended a sawing Bee at Duffields to day. I have been very busy all day with the usual chores besides cleaning out the pigs. I got the cleaning out done mostly before dinner and then I hitched up the team and drove up to the saw mill. I got some scantling and 10 narrow boards of inch stuff. he called it 100 feet altogether and gave it to me for 75c. he charges very reasonable for lumber when it is not first class. I got the stuff to day for fixing up the pig pen with. we are now boiling turnips &amp; potatoes for the turkeys and mix it with pea meal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_NOVEMBER_THURSDAY_30_1_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_FRIDAY_1_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_2_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 2 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December NOVEMBER THURSDAY 30 1 1898</span></h2> <p>Rather a snowy and stormy day. quite a little fall of snow, but not suffiecient to make good sleighing. Ewart got a cold yesterday at the sawing Bee and he dont feel much like work to day. I have been preparing the pig house for going at the fixing up work of putting in 2 more pens in the south side of the house. Johny helped us out with the old furnace. we lifted the kettle out of the outside frame. the latter has got pretty well shaken up and nearly useless. I took out the stairs and other things and drew forward cedar logs to make sleepers for the balance of the floor. our oldest white sow pigged this evening late. she had eleven, but she overlaid one. {in margin} Barber "white sow pigged this evenign - 10 pigs living"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 1 2</span></h2> <p>A fine day again, wintry and a little cold. they say however the snow is not staying on the roads and the wheels will have to be resorted to again. Wm Tindal has been working at the pig pen to day, and I laid the unfinished part of the floor. Tindal has the work pretty well forward on the one side, but there is quite a lot of work in fixing up those pens with a swinging apparatus above the trough. the trough stuff is also very hard (red beech) and dry and they are hard to make up. John McKenzie and Belle &amp; children were over this forenoon. John drove up to McCutcheons for some of his articles, and our plow among them. Ewart went with him and drove them down home to him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2 3</span></h2> <p>A fine day. mild and pleasant with sunshine clear &amp; bright. the snow has melted fast this afternoon. Maggie and her mother started about 7 oclock this morning for Guelph. they took "Doc" and the buggy. a good many took the runners and wished before night they had taken the wheels. they had butter &amp; eggs, 16c for the former, 18c the latter. they were at Willies for dinner at their new house in the west end. they got back home in fair time. Wm Tindal came back this morning and worked all day at the pig house. Robert Jestin went to Guelph to day instead of working in the bush as intended. we got the south side of the pig house in 2 pens and finished. I paid Tindal 2 dollars and he charged me 80c per day, so he is paid 40c on next work. Ewart did the most the chores and cooked for us to day. he is unwell with the cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Soft and mild, wind from the east, and hoar frost this morning and forenoon. became stormy about 3 oclock which increased in volume as night advanced. Ewart and Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon and Ed. Abbott accompanied them back. Ed. and Ewart drove to Ospringe afternoon. they started for Everton at night but turned back when about Johnys gate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 4 5 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a snowfall last night and it has been drifted badly in places. we have had to ply the shovel pretty freely this forenoon so as to get around any way reasonably at all, and the snow in many places about was uncomfortably drifted into the buildings. Eddie Abbott was with us all forenoon, Ewart and him bagged up 4 bags of peas &amp; oats and after dinner they drove down to Everton and Ewart got the 4 bags chopped. Henry Duffield was awhile here this forenoon and rode down with them to Everton. Allie &amp; Ada Webb came here from McWilliams this afternoon and are staying all night. they are out now on a visiting tour.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 6</span></h2> <p>Continues stormy and the snow keeps falling. it is not very frosty or cold however, but the snow is piled up into heaps more than I remember of at so early a time in the season. Ewart &amp; I have been trying to get things into better shape for the stock - everything now wants to be under the shingles and protected from driving storm and drifting snow. we cut out the log acting as a breast beam in the pig house and put the 9 largest pigs into one of the pens. we also took the younger litter of 8 and put them in the other new pen, both on the south side. the 8 were in the cattle stable and we have broken down the partition between where they were and the old sow with her litter of ten. and she now has the whole to herself and her family. Ewart drove the Webb girls to Mortons this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6 7</span></h2> <p>Windy all night and this morning dawned pretty nearly as rough as ever. the frost is keaner too, and the snow drier so that it has drifted badly all day. Ewart intended going to Guelph to day to see the "fat stock show" but the rough and cold weather prevented him. Henry Duffield drove in, he intend staying all night. Ewart and I have not done much else than attend to the feeding and cleaning after the stock. I split up some wood in the would shed, and sewed up a long rip on one of John McKenzie's Boots. Bella and little Willie drove over with him awhile this afternoon. they had a rough time getting over. I think those who have attended the fat stock show in Guelph will wish they had stayed at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_TURSDAY_7_8_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER TURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_8_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 8 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_9_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 9 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TURSDAY 7 8 1898</span></h2> <p>Rough winter weather. the snow is very plentiful and when the wind is up it makes uncomfortably deep between and behind fences, around buildings &amp;c. Ewart drove his mother up to Duffields this afternoon where she is giving them a lesson how she prepares her geese for market. Ewart rode down to Everton with Charlie after taking his mother up there and Charlie brought her home again when he returned from Everton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 9</span></h2> <p>Continues wintry, lots of snow and it is keeping well. the wind has not been so high to day until night when it became windy again.I fear the roads will soon become impassible if the wind keeps up so high. Bella has been over to day with her fowls, 4 turkeys and 6 geese and our folks 6 turkeys &amp; 4 geese and prepared them for the market. Mother went over to Bella's this evening - John drove over for them and the children are left with us. they intend going to Guelph tomorrow - I did not think it wise for Mother to go over there to night as there seems to be a heavy blow on hand - Ewart intends going there in the morning and putting "Doc" in with their young mare. I repaired John's boot.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9 10</span></h2> <p>Very stormy last night and drifting of snow. Ewart did not go to McKenzies on account of the stormy morning - John &amp; Bella &amp; her mother started for Guelph but found the roads so heavy &amp; bad that they decided not to persist on going and drove up our town line instead and left the poultry and took home the children. very few from here ventured to go through to Guelph. there were some however, the stage did not run. the Webb girls came here again this evening. they expected to go home to day if they got a chance of a ride but none turned up on account of the state of the roads. {in margin} roads are badly snowed up. John McKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; her mother started for Guelph but did not get through -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>Snowed up rather badly. our folks contented themselves sufficiently to stay home all day. I can't remember when they did that before. there have been very few rigs on the line to day. Geo. Loree drove Mr Seytonne up as far as Jestins gate, and then half across the side road toward the other line. but returned and spent awhile here on their way back. the roads were too badly drifted. {in margin} Seytonne &amp; Geo. Loree started for Mimosa but returned on the road -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 11 12 1898</span></h2> <p>Cold and wintry. the Webb girls have been with us since Saturday evening, they went down to McWilliams this evening so as to go to Guelph tomorrow with them. Miss Dickeson has been here to day making a dress (waist) for Maggie. she ,too, goes to Guelph tomorrow with our Johny. Charles Rogers came to day and paid us a visit. he came to Wm McWilliams on Friday or Saturday last. he seems to be a very fine young man. he tells me he intends starting farming on his own account next spring. Ewart drove down to McKenzies this afternoon - he brought the two children up as they intend going to Guelph to morrow, and they will leave them here till they come back.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12 13</span></h2> <p>An extremely cold day, have heard the thermometer recorded 15 below zero at Guelph. Ewart &amp; his mother started off for Guelph about 1/2 after six this morning - they took all the poultry and drove round by McKenzies, they also came home, calling that way so as to take them home. they had not very good sale for their fowls, from 8 to 9cts for the turkeys and 5c for the geese. there seemed to be a glut in the market. I had a very busy day at home. had all the chores to do and had to clean out all the pigs besides. also shovelled snow for Maggie to get her washing hung up. it was pretty late before they returned home long after dark.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13 14</span></h2> <p>The cold keeps up very steady, but I think it has given way a little this evening. we don't attempt to do any work outside of the buildings. it is very seldom such a spell of real hard winter weather has visited the country in the past 30 years so early in the season. I was cutting up some wood in the wood shed and fixing up the pig house so as to keep the pigs warm, cleaning them out and bedding them. Ewart has been trimming up the steer and fixing round - he drove over to Kerrs to adjust an overlook in the mail and brought home our 2 ewes from Duffields. {in margin} extra chores - Ewart drove over to R.J.Kerrs. brought home the 2 ewes from Duffields.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_THURSDAY_14_15_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_15_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 15 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_16_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 16 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 14 15 1898</span></h2> <p>Frosty and cold but more moderate than what has prevailed for some time. Wm Tindal came along to day and we have worked all day at the pig house. the days are very short now. I think it was fully 1/2 after 8 this morning before he started work and it is too dark to work any longer than about 5 oclock P.M. which makes a very short day - Ewart and I had the breast log cut out and otherwise prepared the right hand side of the passage for going to work on the pens. we got the one pen built and partly prepared the others, but the time is so short that there can't be much done.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15 16</span></h2> <p>Continues very wintry, the frost is pretty kean and not any melting of snow through the day. Wm Tindal has been again at work to day but did not finish up yet. we have now the two pens built, but there is the greater part to do yet to the last pen. I divided up the nine hogs to day put the 3 fattening hogs into one of the new pens, which leaves the ground clear for finishing up the whole of the pens. Maggie and Ewart took a drive over to McKenzies this evening. old Mrs Cutting has been disturbed an evening or so ago with noises round her house and a pane of glass was broken. John McKenzie got up and investigated but could see no trace of footsteps around the buildings, and there is a lot of snow. no person could come there without leaving their tracks. it is a mystery.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 17</span></h2> <p>Cold moderated considerably, but still wintry enough - Wm Tindal has been again at work to day. we finished up the pens and did some other extras. we cut the window sash smaller and hung it on hinges so that we can now turn it up and throw out the manure then, which we did to day. Tindal also made a box and spout for holding the hog feed, joined to the big box above which is to hold the feed. we opened up the floor to day and put up the old organ box. I paid Tindal 2 dollars which, with the 40c overpaid last time pays up in full for these last 3 days work. 80c for these short days per day. enough - {in margin} Ewart took 660 lbs wheat 5 bags included Harrison and fall wheat half and half. got 410 lbs of flour and 230 lbs off at 20 lbs short of original weight - paid one dollar for grinding - finished the hog pens to day - paid Tindal in full to date -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>A fine day. Margaret &amp; I , as usual, have kept close to the house all day. I have read my eyes tired. Ewart &amp; Maggie drove to Everton this forenoon. Maggie remained at Everton until evening when Ewart drove down again and brought her home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 18 19 1898</span></h2> <p>A dissagreeable east wind blowing which increased in cold up to noon. we rose a little early this morning and did up all the chores by breakfast time. we then took up the tub and other things in the cutter to Duffields and drove up our 3 pigs on foot. it was a very cold job but we killed and dressed the 3 of our own and 6 of theirs and were done about one oclock. we weighed ours which are very light 105, 129, 136. they were from the sow I bought of Barlow in Guelph and didn't thrive and grow as they ought. they were well fed and attended. Duffields were much younger and would likely average about 180. I paid Henry Duffield one dollar to day for the keep &amp; privilage of our 2 ewes runnign with his this last month and his young prize ram. {in margin} killed our pigs, along with Henry Duffields - paid a dollar to Henry Duffield for use of ram.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19 20</span></h2> <p>A very soft turn of the weather. rain has fallen the most of the day. Ewart's hand and wrist has been quite sore to day from the effects of a scald he got yesterday - while I was emptying a pail of hot water into the scalding tub his hand cmae in contact with the flowing water. Henry Duffield was here a while to day and as I was cutting up the pork he chipped in and showed me how he cut it up by taking out the back bone. I got it all nocely cut up and all salted this evening. Willie came from Guelph last night and on account of the rain he is staying here all day. we killed 8 turkeys to day and 5 geese, including our big gobbler which we are preparing for our own Christmas dinner. it is cooler a little this evening and we intend going to Guelph to morrow if the weather is favorable/ Willie, Ewart and their mother drove to Everton this evening and sold 4 geese 5c per lb taking trade.{in margin} Mrs Mark Sutton taken to Guelph hospital this evening or rather late at night. our folks met them going in.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20 21</span></h2> <p>Very little, if any, below freezing point, but Mother and I hitched "Doc" to Johny's cutter and drove to Guelph taking the 7 turkeys and a basket of eggs. (10 doz &amp; a half) at 20c per doz. $2.10 sold 4 turkeys at 9c amd 3 to mcCrea at 8 1/2c and got an order on McDonald for $2.80. I got a {illegible} wearing under cost for $3.00 and paid the 20c in cash. we drove up to Willies house on Liverpool Street and had our dinner there, also Edmund Towell who is boarding with them. Ed. has not yet opened out his show rooms, but is engaged, so far, in finding out those in need of machines (mowers &amp; binders) and getting their promise to deal with him if he can suit them better than anyone else. they promise to wait and see the machines before buyin elsewhere. {in margin} the turkey we keep for our Christmas cheer weighs about 31 lbs. he is a fine bird. Guelph market to day with 7 turkeys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_THURSDAY_21_22_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 22 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_22_23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 22 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_23_24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 23 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 21 22 1898</span></h2> <p>Very unpleasant weather. very soft and the most of the afternoon it rained pretty heavy. it is rather a pity the weather has taken that bad turn to day, as the Everton people will be badly dissapointed no doubt, if the receipts from their tea meeting and Social fall very short of that account. I made up my mind not to go to it some time ago, but wished all the rest to go. Mother also stopt at home however on account of the weather. Maggie &amp; Ewart went to it, they charged 20c per head admittance. and Maggie has baked largely for it. of course, she goes in free, but whoever else would go will have to foot the bill. Charles Rogers went down this evening with George McWilliams.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22 23</span></h2> <p>An improvement in the weather, but nothing to boast of yet. we are having a good deal of rather unpleasant weather, changeable and windy. we are not able to get along with much work excepting the usual chores, feeding and cleaning and otherwise tending the stock. Ewart &amp; Maggie went down again to Everton this evening. their Mother also went along with them to attand a supplementary Social. they thought they had better hold another to night on account of the small attendance last night caused by the bad weather. the fee was 5c to night. Auntie Kate's sent word that some of them will be up tomorrow to attend our "reunion" on Monday. Charles Rogers went down to Glen Williams to see his freinds and intends returning Monday evening.{in margin} Ewart took 6 bags chop to the mill 30c grinding, and $1.70 worth shorts $2.00 paid - alone to night - Mother, Ewart &amp; Maggie at Everton Supplimentary Social - Charlie Rogers away to Glen Williams -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23 24</span></h2> <p>Moderately cold, but a little windy and rough. I have had all the work on my hands to day as Ewart went early to Guelph this morning. he is changing his rifle for a smaller one, and he has long laid out to go in and see the Christmas display. I had to hurry up my work and get things ready for the evening work after my return from Rockwood. I got away about 2 oclock P.M. to meet the Georgetown freinds. the train was due, I think, about 2.30. it was late however, and just came in as I got there about 3 oclock. there was just James and Kate. the young folks are staying to look after things. Joe has a new fad on hand and is expecting a busy time. I forget its high Falutin name. {in margin} Ewart away to Guelph - I drove to Rockwood and met James Moore and Kate at the station -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h2> <p>A little more Sunshine to day, and finer and wintry. Auntie Kate went to Everton meeting with Ewart &amp; Maggie in the forenoon &amp; James stayed at home with me. we all remained at home but Ewart who {illegible} went to Everton the evening and brought up Eddie Abbott. we all took a walk over to Johny's and spent a pleasant while there.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 25 26 1898</span></h2> <p>Quite a wintry day, not extremely cold, but very little sunshine and the roads heavy from recent blowing. the wind sprung up this evening again and made it rough and unpleasant. all our freinds came to hand about noon to day and were ready in their place for their Christmas dinner. Eddie Abbott drove our team to Everton and brought up Sarah &amp; Catherine Robertson (Grace is at Oakville on account of her nephew's illness) the 2 Mrs Abbotts, James &amp; Nettie and Auntie Janet, Mary &amp; Mrs Seytone, Uncle Thos Tolton, Hannah &amp; Archie, Emerson &amp; Alice, Charlie Rogers, who came up from Glen Williams this morning. John &amp; Bella and children. Willie &amp; Jeenie from Guelph. Johny &amp; Lizzie. Auntie Kate &amp; James and Geo. Loree afternoon, making 31 all told with ourselves &amp; Bella's children - we had a very pleasant time in social chat and singing &amp;c. Mr Seytone as usual entertained with his usual quota of stories. the turkey &amp; goose were well cooked and fine. other things seemed so and well enjoyed by the company. a general break up took place about ten oclock, a number going away much earlier. Willie &amp; Jeenie, Emerson Tolton &amp; Alice among them. {in margin} Family and other freinds Reunion - Christmas dinner &amp; Supper - the names of the guests -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26 27</span></h2> <p>A very windy and rather dissagreeable day - the wind blew high last night which has caused considerable drifting of snow and drifting up of the roads. it is somewhat unusual to have such blustery and cold wintry weather so early in the season. James &amp; Kate had a good deal of watching of the wind and drifting this forenoon and had almost made up their minds to remain another day or two, although being very anxious to get home, we thought perhaps the roads might be worse before getting better however, and Ewart started off with them with the double team and sleigh about 3 oclock, and called at Everton for Auntie Janet, who went with them. the roads were better than Ewart expected and he got back home about 1/2 past 5. I paid Kate 5 dollars as interest. {in margin} stormy day. drove to Rockwood with the Moores - 5 dollars paid.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27 28</span></h2> <p>Frosty and cold last night and this morning. below zero when I looked at the thermometer this morning. the wind fell through the night and the moon shone particularly clear. it was with difficulty I did some little fixing around. the frost was so kean as to bite the fingers pretty sharp. Dougald Robertson and wife paid us a visit this afternoon and had tea with us. Geroge Abbott also came along about the same time and also had tea with us. Maggie went to the Ospringe Social this evening. Ewart drove down to Everton in the evening and got some of the papers. very beautiful clear moonshine these evenings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_THURSDAY_28_29_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_29_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 29 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Meaford"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Meaford</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY_30_31"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY 30 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Meaford_Sunday_.2F_New_Year.27s_day"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Meaford Sunday / New Year's day</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 28 29 1898</span></h2> <p>Mild and thawing to day. the snow has gone very considerably this afternoon. Ewart drove out to day with "Doc" - he got a shoe put on him at Everton (hind) - he drove round by McKenzies. Bella is away to Wm Suttons for a day or two. I have been doing up the chores alone and fixed up the ladder in the pig house. we had R.J. Kerr, wife &amp; family and his two sisters this evening on a visit. they did not leave till after 11 oclock -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29 30</span></h2> <p>Thawing this forenoon, but before noon it became clearer and colder and was not long in freezing - we had the turkeys starved for killing, but on account of the soft turn of the weather we fed them this morning - we made up our minds however to kill them after all. And they cut open their breasts and took out the {illegible}. they killed and dressed Lizzie's geese (7 I think) and then she helped them to kill and dress their 14 turkeys. they had a very busy afternoon. Ewart went to Robert Mortons and helped them saw wood. this afternoon I am preparing to go to the train in the morning for Meaford, going by way of Rockwood &amp; Georgetown. Sending threee dollars to Erin for A.O.U.W. Assmts. 50c overplus last time.{in margin} Assmts remitted A.O.U.W.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Meaford</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30 31</span></h2> <p>A very cold day. the frost was kean last night and continued so all day - Ewart and I rose early this morning and Ewart drove me to Rockwood to the 6.24 train - we had just about an hour to make the train, but although "Doc" was very smooth shod and the roads icy, we were there in time. the train was 1/2 an hour late. I had my breakfast at James Moores and started north from the junction at 9.50 A.M. went by Allendale and arrived at Meaford at 2 P.M. found the freinds all well - Rachel Sunter was at the Monitor Office and took word home that I was at Meaford - Johny drove to Guelph with the sleigh to day taking Lizzie and his Mother along with the poultry. Millman brought Lizzies geese at 5 1/2c per lb and our 13 turkeys at 9 c - 131=$11.72. 7c off for one Willis got that was crooked in the breast. {in margin} Guelph market - Turkeys and Geese -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Meaford Sunday / New Year's day</span></h2> <p>Wintry day. there is much more snow here than in Eramosa. quite cold to day. Jamie drove to Alex. with his horse and cutter and waited dinner with us after which, we drove (Alex and us) to his home and after spending a pleasant afternoon and partaking of a Turkey supper we returned to Meaford, Jamie driving us in his cutter.{in margin} Jamie's house at supper. he drives us there and back to Meaford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Meaford.2C_Monday_January_2nd_1899"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Meaford, Monday January 2nd 1899</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd_.7BJan.1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd {Jan.1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_4th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 4th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_6th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Meaford, Monday January 2nd 1899</span></h2> <p>There is a busy and exciting time over the elections here to day. I have been back and forth from Alex. office and house. Alex.s girls (only Ella who was home yesterday) were at home. we had a very pleasant time. I called to see David Michells folks. David was so taken up with the elections that I did not see him. a farmer from Bertha's school section called at the house and took her to her boarding place there. she commences to teach tomorrow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd {Jan.1899}</span></h2> <p>Not quite so cold. I had quite a walk around Meaford this forenoon. Alex. has been collecting all the information about the election. Jamie walked to Meaford this forenoon and had dinner with us at Alex. after which we bid the freinds good bye at the house and walked together to the Railway Station where the train started exactly at 3 P.M. the train on reaching Allendale, backed up to Barrie, and afterwards ran down to Georgetown on time 7.30 P.M. the train for the west went up about an hour before, not connecting - I stayed at Auntie Kates all night. found that Joe had exhibitied his show on Monday night, which proved to be a bad night, on account of other attractions in the town.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 4th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A very rainy night in the past. this morning as wet as ever and continued so all day. we did not attempt to do any other work than to attend to the wants of the stock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Froze up again last night, and all the ground around is in a glitt of ice. Johny cut some straw this afternoon. we have got 2 new knives for the straw cutter and Johny put them on. the horse power seems to go finely since being wooded -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Rather a snowy day. not a heavy fall but keeping at it slightly making it uncomfortable outside. Maggie and Charles Roger took a drive down to McKenzies together -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A terrific day for wind and although there is not much snow falling yet what there is, keeps driving before the wind and drifting around the buildings and behind the fences. it has been very cold also. Charles Rogers accompanied George McWilliams to Guelph to day, he visited Willie and saw Annie Sunter. Alfred Duffield also was with them. took away the sow from the young pigs. "Possessions vanish and opinions change. And passions hold a fluctuating seat. But subject neither to eclipse nor wane, Duty remains." Wordsworth.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Wind moderated but continues very cold. Maggie and Ewart accompoanied by Charles Rogers drove the cutter to Everton this forenoon to meeting. Mother and I kept close to home. it is the warmest and most hospitable place these cold days.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Somewhat stormy to day, and very cold. these days are so cold that we do not look much round for work beyond doing up the feeding and other chores. I drove to Everton this afternoon and got a bag of shorts for which I paid 70cts - took a turkey to Mary. she paid 75cts for it - John McKenzie was to Guelph to day with a load of oats. I met him coming home at about 1/2 past 3. he got 29 1/2 per Bushel. Maggie &amp; her Mother and I paid our first visit to the Wilsons this evening. had a pleasant time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_1899"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January 1899</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_11th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 11th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_12th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_13th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_14th_.7BJan_1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 14th {Jan 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1899</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10th</span></h2> <p>Frosty and sharp but pleasant day. sunshine and not windy. Bella and the children have visited with us to day. John has been helping Usherwood to thresh to day. A messenger brought word this last evening to Johnys of the death of Jago's child at Brofts, Rockwood. Lizzie drove down there to day. Johny made up Stewart's mixture for washing the cattle for lice and washed them this afternoon. there was enough left to do ours and I washed them this afternoon - the horse (King) is unwell this evening. I drenched him with salt and soda and afterwards with L. oil.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Extremely cold last night, frost 10 degrees below zero. it has been very cold and frosty all day. King seemed to be easier this morning then he was through the night, and steadily improved throughout the day. I drenched him again this forenoon with another bottle of Linseed oil and 2 or 3 bottles of warm water. he objected badly at being drenched and would hardly let it down - I then put it into one of his nostrils and succeeded better. he could not help himself and swallowed it down. Albert Ramsey was here to day looking at our sheep. he is inspecting sheep as a Gov't official, in case of the "scale" prevailing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>Milder to day. has the appearance of a thaw coming. Margaret went to Everton this morning to visit among the freinds. the Abbotts were prepared to go visiting at Blacks and Mother would not allow them to stay. so she went to the Robertsons and afterwards to Marys where they had quite a gathering of freinds in the evening - our folks were there and I was alone all evening reading the papers which were brought to hand by Henry Duffield, I killed the ram lamb for our own use - he is a nice piece of Mutton. "King" seems to be about all right again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>(sow away) Rain to day. which increased as the afternoon advanced. this thaw is taking the snow rapidly away and if it should freeze soon there will be very icy and slippry footing. Ewart and I cleaned up 5 bags of goose wheat. also about the same of peas, but the peas will have to be put through the second time to take split ones out of them. I intend taking them to Guelph and expect to deal with Thorp for corn to fatten the pigs. Ewart took the old white sow over to R. J. Kerr's to day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14th {Jan 1899}</span></h2> <p>Rather cold and stormy to day. the wind has been high and some snow has been driven before it, but not enough to make any difference in the sleighing which is now very poor. the frost is rather slight too. this changeable weather is very unpleasant and unhealthy. I had a cold job helping Johny this afternoon to put in 2 new arms into the horse power. Ewart and I put more peas through the mill and then put it all through a second time in order to take out the splits.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A very fine day and little frost. the fields are about bare of snow again. Ewart &amp; Maggie have been at Everton - Maggie remained from 1st time. Charles Rogers came and bade us good bye this afternoon. he intends leaving to morrow morning for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{William continues his diary into the new year (1899) using blank memoranda/accounts pages in the back of the 1898 diary.This is the last page of daily diary entries for 1899 in this volume.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Janueary_1899"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Janueary 1899</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_17th_.7BJan._1899.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17th {Jan. 1899}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 18th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Janueary 1899</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16th</span></h2> <p>A frosty cold day. Ewart and I had to hustle up with the work to day as we had to help Johny cut straw this afternoon. we took the team and it went much better then when we had only the one team on. we were much troubled with a key slipping out on the feed wheel. however we got a nice pile cut.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17th {Jan. 1899}</span></h2> <p>A fine day, but frosty and cold through the night. Ewart and I went to the bush and cut down a number of trees to be ready to cut up into stove wood. we intend getting a few hands on some day to cut them up. on going down to the bush I noticed that Robert Jestin had cut down the elm tree I had reserved for a building stick. on going home at dinner time I called that way to see about it. he gave me much abuse and used much blasphemous language for my trouble and, also caught me by the throat and proceeded to squeeze and choke me. I forbid him taking away the stick and took Fredie for witness that I did so. before the matter settled likely I shall have to take the case to the courts. he is a desperately bad man.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18th</span></h2> <p>{blank} 28 Symond for ice cutting 1.14</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - March Received / Paid</span></h2> <p>4 - Beef to Maikens $6.25 - Hoskins 75c - McCallum 1.65 8.65 {ditto }J.S. Webb $2.15 Mrs. Abbott $1.00 3.15</p> <pre> 7 Wm Barber and John Weatherston for threshing - 7.50 </pre> <p>10 Empty syrup Barrells for pickling beef - .25 11 Hoes &amp;c at Tolton's Auctrion Sale - .45 12 Settled with Willie Abbott in full to date - .85 {ditto} Buggie fixing at Robertson &amp; 3 lbs nails Marshalls - .20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Misc. accounts and notations} June 4 1898 - Johny paid on rent for 1897 120.00 July 2 {ditto 'Johny paid on rent for 1898'} 20.00 Aug. 24 paid back to Johny five dollars out of forgoing account ($5.00) 140. 5 135.00</p> <p><br /> 1895 &amp; 1896 Johny ac paid $88.00 149.50 for {illegible}</p> <p>Thom Sunter left April 27, 1883</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ In pencil with many crossouts and additions. Right margin blurred and partially illegible. Appears to be a draft, perhaps for a newspaper article.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Silver Wedding</span></h2> <p>A most pleasant and enjoyable afternoon and evening were spent at the residence of Mr &amp; Mrs David Robertson near Ospringe, on Friday the 24th inst. in the 25th Anniversary of their Wedding day. about 130 or more invited guests were present. the older portion of the company arrived early in the afternoon as many principally {illegible} freinds, &amp; relations {from?} the neighborhood and quite a number from a distance - Toronto, Georgetown {illegible} Nelson and other distant places providing their {illegible} mr &amp; Mrs Robertson spared neither labor nor exp{illegible} in providing accomodation and decoration for this large company and a splendid early and late spread was heartily partaken of in the commodious hall prepared for the occasion. in the early part of the evening Ospringe String Band discoursed most charming music for the entertainment of all. vocal and other instrumental music was also finely rendered by different individuals &amp; appropriate speeches were also made by James Kirkwood Esq ex M.P.P. - Rev. Mr Yewell of Everton. Wm Tovell and others. the presents were numerous, costly and beautiful, and had a dazzling appearance on the table. at a later hour the younger members of the party hall was cleared and the younger members of the party tripped the "light fantastic until the wee small hours" - the music being provided by the Ospringe String Band and others. Mr and Mrs Robertsons many friends wished for them many happy returns of their wedding Anniversary and when the time of their "Golden Wedding" arrives that no sorrow or trouble will frequent them from {illegible} that {illegible} as well and as as they have done the present .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Recipe for our Pills (Morrisons)</p> <p>No. 2 one 1/4 ounce each of the following, or equal quantities of Gamboge Best Turkey Rhubarb Senna Jallap Colocynth</p> <p>No. 1. equal quantities of Aloes Senna Rhubarb White Rosin Ginger</p> <p><br /> For God has marked each sorrowing day And numbered every secret tear, And heaven's long years of bliss shall pay for all his children suffer here. Wm Cullin Bryant</p> <p><br /> This above all; to thine own self be true , And it must follow, as the night the day; Thou canst not then be false to any man. Shakespeare</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>BILLS PAYABLE—October.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Date.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>c</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept 5</p> </td> <td> <p>Johnny got 583 ibs fall wheat for sowing</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>RECEIVABLE.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept 5</p> </td> <td> <p>Johnny borrowed 2 bags oats 77 &amp; 88 lbs = 165</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“   13</p> </td> <td> <p>“               “           1 bag     “           79</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“   16</p> </td> <td> <p>“           “               1 bag.    “           76</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“   19</p> </td> <td> <p>“            “          “</p> <p>           “            79</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 8</p> </td> <td> <p>“            “          “</p> <p>           “             84</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>                        483</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8^thMay 1899</p> </td> <td> <p>Settled and squared to date with Johnny for the above wheat and oats changing.</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Carried from Diary for 1897</p> <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>BILLS PAYABLE—November.</p> <p>John McKenzie in account with Wm Sunter</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Date</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>c.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 30</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues paid</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov 28</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec 28</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1899</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 26</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues paid</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb 28</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March 31</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Aug</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; {illegal} Capita tax</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1900</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>RECEIVABLE.</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>August</p> </td> <td> <p>                 (for S. African soldiers)</p> <p>Assm’t and Special Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>3</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sep.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec 1</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>“      5</p> </td> <td> <p>loaned cash</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 26</p> </td> <td> <p>Flour (Goldies) 100 lbs</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>85</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1901</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>May</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>goose wheat for seed</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>74</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Aug.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sep.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov.</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec</p> </td> <td> <p>Assm’t</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>82</p> </td> <td> <p>74</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>contra</p> </td> <td> <p>71</p> </td> <td> <p>31</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>                                   $</p> </td> <td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>31</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Account carried to Diary for 1902</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1898</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>c</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct</p> </td> <td> <p>Overpaid last month in money changing</p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1899</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid cash for Jan. ass’t &amp; dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April</p> </td> <td> <p>“       “ April account dues</p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Oct 30^th</p> </td> <td> <p>Paid cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1900</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb 19</p> </td> <td> <p>“     cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>March 29^th</p> </td> <td> <p>“   “  “  “</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>June 2</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sept. 2</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>1901</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 4</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash to pay our taxes</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April  18</p> </td> <td> <p>13 Bus. &amp; 8 lbs barley @ 45c</p> </td> <td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>93</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July 3</p> </td> <td> <p>Cash on account</p> </td> <td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Nov.</p> </td> <td> <p>3 pigs</p> </td> <td> <p>7</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>                                   $</p> </td> <td> <p>71</p> </td> <td> <p>43</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Recipe for scratches on horses - white Rosin &amp; Saltptre equal parts. 3 consecutive mornings and 3 without until 9 dozes are taken - Doze. a Table spoonful mixed in mash or soft food.</p> <p>Recipe for making the old 'Morrison"Pills No 2. Equal quantities of Colocynth, Gambogs, Sena, Jalap, Rhubarb, all powdered - for a half ounce of each put in 2 teaspoonful of sugar, in water sufficient to make dough for pill. warm and be careful not to use too much water.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{no written entries}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{no written entries}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{no written entries}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{back cover of diary}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9dd5ed7fead604c6b97399cf998ca0ae.pdf 8d0d2544b2a985155cc80cc7654f38a3 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a1e6f0b5f3d9a7dc5f6fb67dfb2fc07.pdf 2406fd712515a2d761c56e9dcbcce6dd PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/168692b512af1f2b8486034e3e5467c8.pdf 4ff894d20bf0d29f221fea9083e56261 PDF Text Text Clara Philp (1885 - 1971) 1904 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Pages 1 to 40 are printed documents, calendars, etc.} {41 is a newspaper clipping regarding problems with rail traffic. 42 is a duplicate of 41} MEMORANDUM FROM 1903 This has been a very severe winter. Almost every day stormy and very cold. Thermometer been all way from zero to 36 degrees below. Saturday February 27 through the night was very heavy thunder and lightning and some rain. The following Sunday was quite soft. There was has been the greatest depth of snow this winter that has been known for years. The roads are as high as the fences and the snow is very deep in the fields. There is a good road on the river. Monday March 7. was the first mail from the south for about a week. There was scarcely any traffic on the railroad the week before the seventh. July 1904. Harry Lowes passed from first form to second with honors, at Arthur. Etta failed. Freda Gillrie failed. Harry ranked third. Mr. Burrows put in 650 grafts for us this spring @ 3¢ a graft. He has had $10.00 and only 15 grafts are growing. January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 1904 Will and Da done up chores. Then Da took Will Walker home and then went up to see Uncle Richd. Ma and we children at Grandpa's for dinner Uncle Jim home. Da took him down to the 4.44 train. very stormy forenoon. quite fine afternoon. trains all very late now on account of storms SATURDAY 2 Da choring and cleaning pens all day. We three children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very cold wind and little stormy this forenoon. Sharp and frosty. �SUNDAY, 3 Brock and I at Grandma's in afternoon. very stormy day. sharp cold wind. Snowing hard at night. January MONDAY, 4 1904 Robt choring forenoon Clara & I washing fore afternoon Robt took Clara to Drayton very bright day but cold thermometer 28 below zero TUESDAY, 5 Robt choring all day a little milder everything frosted over. I moping floor fore. Sarah Burrows here aft. little stormy at night Epiphany (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 6 Robt choring all day and up to Richards evening with white sow I churning, some baking, and Ironing very fine day January THURSDAY, 7 1904 Robt choring all day I down to Drayton aft. with 26 lbs of butter @17¢ Harry & Roy here for straw aft. rather fine forenoon, drifting and a little stormy FRIDAY 8 Robt. choring all day very heavy fall of soft snow Brock & Olive at school I busy darning �Clara came home with Burrows about six. SATURDAY, 9 Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. very fine bright day. The snow is very deep on the roads and every where. Olive and I at Grandpa's at night. January SUNDAY, 10 1904 Da and Ma went down to Tom Hendersons for dinner. Home again about five. Then went to Rothsay to see May Gordon. Very fine day. not very cold. May has blood poisoning in her legs MONDAY, 11 Da choring in forenoon, then took Clara to Drayton in aft noon beautiful day. TUESDAY, 12 Choring in forenoon, then cleaned out hen pens. some snow falling. January WEDNESDAY, 13 1904 Choring in fore noon and then drawing out manure in afternoon. Soft snow falling all day. TUESDAY, 14 Choring in forenoon then taking snow off sheep-house and barn, snow very deep on roof. terrible stormy day. Da to Drayton with Mr. Henry. �FRIDAY, 15 Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure in afternoon and cleaning out pig pens. snowing all day. Nellie McKay died January SATURDAY, 16 1904 Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure and cleaning pig pens and horse stable. Da went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara roads terrible bad. terrible stormy. Wm Gillrie died. SUNDAY, 17 We children at grandma's for supper. At home rest of day. bright day, but sharp MONDAY, 18 Da choring in morning, Clara got ride to Drayton with Chess Walker. Ma and Da at Nellie McKay's funeral, then at Grandpa's Philp, brought Violet home with them also cutter. beautiful day. January TUESDAY, 19 1904 Choring in morning, then drew out load of manure in afternoon and came up for we children to school. Strong east wind, snowing. Violet here WEDNESDAY, 20 Da choring in morning then ploughed road from sideroad to town line. Mr. McEwing helped him and cleaning out horse-stable. soft snow falling all day. Violet here. �THURSDAY, 21 Da choring in morning. Grandma walked up in morning and ma drove her home. She took worse through the night and ma went down about three. Da went for the doctor about five. Some better after that. January FRIDAY, 22 1904 Da choring in morning then he and Violet to Drayton in aft noon, and brought Clara home. Grandma some better. Soft, but rained steady from four to seven. SATURDAY, 23 Da choring in morning then drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma went down to Grandma's in morning, then again in aft noon Grandma a little worse. Uncle Sam sent word to Uncle Jim. Mild in morning soft snow in eve. SUNDAY, 24 Ma stayed Sat. night at Grandma's and all day Sunday. Uncle Jim didn't come. Grandma not any better. Violet here. terrible stormy day. Da at Grandma's to night for a while. Mr. Lowry buried. January MONDAY, 23 1904 Uncle Jim drove up Sunday Da choring in morning then took Uncle Jim to station. Ma stayed at Grandma's last night and all day to-day. Violet and Clara here. Very sharp but bright. TUESDAY, 26 Da choring all day. Ma at Grandma's Clara and Violet baked bread and made butter. very stormy all day. �WEDNESDAY, 27 Da choring in {writing changes} the morning. In the afternoon drew out manure and took a jag of straw to Grandpa's. Ma there all day. Grandma some better. Beef ring supper at Tom Brett's. None of us there. We are out of the Beef ring now. Beautiful day but sharp. January THURSDAY, 28 1904 Da choring in the morning. Clara and Violet at Drayton. In the afternoon Da over to Mr. McTavish to help raise the horse. Grandma much better. Ma there all day. Beautiful day. FRIDAY, 29 {Clara resumes writing} Da choring in morning, then took load of chop to Drayton in afternoon, Clara took Violet to Grandpa Philp's. Mable here for tea. Ma at Grandma's some of the time to-day. Then stayed all night. SATURDAY, 30 Da choring in morning, then took out a load of chop in aft noon. Horses crowded, and up set load of chop. Brock and I to- Drayton in aft noon. roads rather bad. Grandma a great deal better ma at home all day but went to Grandma's in evening. Soft snow falling all afternoon. Da lost blanket and went as far as snow fence but did not get it. Uncle Willie came on night train. January SUNDAY, 31 1904 Clara and I at Grandma's for dinner. Uncle Willie here o in afternoon and a while in eve. At home rest of day. Soft snow falling all day but finer to-wards evening. February MONDAY, 1 Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton in afternoon. very bright day but sharp. �TUESDAY, 2 Da choring all day and cleaning out pens. Herb Benson here for a while this evening. Uncle Willie here for an hour or so. Mr. North here for dinner. U. Willie at Drayton in evening to Masonic lodge. Very stormy in morning milder in aft.noon wo terrible stormy at night. February WEDNESDAY, 3 1904 Da choring all day. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. Brock and I down at Grandma's for supper. terrible stormy day THURSDAY, 4 Da choring all day. Ma and Uncle Willie at Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie here in evening. very stormy day. Friday, 5 Da choring all day. I went to Grandma's to help her get supper. Mr. Maxwell's there. Uncle Willie here in evening. Soft snow falling February SATURDAY, 6 1904 Da choring then went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Uncle Willie, Brock, and I at Drayton also. Trains blocked. Very soft day, raining in morning and very thick fog in afternoon. Sunday, 7 Uncle Willie here for dinner. Ma and Brock down to Grandma's in afternoon. very mild and soft in forenoon but turned very stormy to-wards night. Olive 14 years old. - �MONDAY, 8 Da choring and cleaning out hen pens and pig pens. Clara at home. Ma at Grandma's in evening. Bright but very sharp. February TUESDAY, 9 1904 Da choring, then in afternoon took Clara to Drayton and Uncle Willie to station. Brought Jim Lowes back with him, he stayed all night. Ma and Da and Jim Lowes over to Craigs at night. Bright but sharp little wind. WEDNESDAY, 10 Da choring. Jim Lowes here for dinner Da gave him Dick and the cutter. He went up to Gasses. bright but very sharp. Mr. Honor's sale. THURSDAY, 11 Da choring and taking seeds out of the barn and burning them. Ma up to Grandpa Philps in aft. noon. Da at Drayton at night. Ma down to Grandma's. beautiful day but sharp. February FRIDAY, 12 1904 Da choring and drawing out manure. Jim Lowes came home with horse. Stayed all night. Brock and I went to carnival with Mr. McDonalds. got home about 12 o'clock. rather fine but cold. SATURDAY, 18 Da took Jim Lowes to station. Choring and went for Clara in evening. Da 41 years of age. Uncle Jim 31. strong east wind and cold. �SUNDAY, 14 Brock, Clara, and I at Grandma's for dinner and supper. rather fine in morning. but turned very stormy at night. February MONDAY, 15 1904 Da choring all day. Clara at home. terrible stormy and cold. TUESDAY, 16 Da choring in morning, then took Clara to Dayton in afternoon. very stormy, and cold. ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec & N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 17 Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. bright but very sharp February THURSDAY, 18 1904 Da choring and cleaning up grain, Willie Walker here in afternoon helping. Watt drawing out chop for us. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. east wind snow falling at night. FRIDAY, 19 Da choring and cleaning up grain. Watt drawing out chop for us. lovely day �SATURDAY, 20 Da choring and cleaning up grain. Watt drawing chop. Violet walked down to our place. Brock, Violet and I went down to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. beautiful day. sun shining lovely February SUNDAY, 21 1904 Brock, Clara, and I at Grandma's in afternoon. soft day. raining off and on all day. MONDAY, 22 Da drove us up to school in morning. came after us at night, choring. terrible stormy day. TUESDAY, 23 Da took us up to school in morning. Ma took Clara to Drayton in afternoon, Da drawing out manure. storming in morning but calmed down some in afternoon. Da sold pigs. February WEDNESDAY, 24 Da choring and drawing out manure Ma at Grandma's in aft. very stormy day. THURSDAY, 25 Choring and drawing out manure. Da at Drayton at night to lodge. rather fine day Jim Bready here to Also Stanton FRIDAY, 26 Choring and drawing out manure �rather fine day February SATURDAY, 27 1904 Choring and drawing out manure. Cleaned hen and pig pens. Ma, Brock and I went to Drayton for Clara. Mrs. Gordon stopped sewing for a while. fine in forenoon, colder at night. Mr. and Miss Duncan here. SUNDAY, 28 {different writing} Ma and Miss Duncan stayed at Grandma's for tea. Rest of us at home. very heavy thunder and lightning with quite a bit of rain in night. very foggy this morning quite soft all day MONDAY, 29 Da and Wat took our eight pigs to Drayton this forenoon. Had to change sides with horses, for crowding. Da done chores this afternoon. Storm from the east all day. very fine hard particles of snow and blowing in every hole. quite sharp lightning and one heavy clap of thunder to-night. not a cold day, but very disagreeable day. March TUESDAY, 1 1904 Da did some of the chores then went to help Mr. Henry load some of his furniture. finished his chores when he came home. I took Miss Duncan home about four o'clock. Da and Wat took 2 bags of turnips to Drayton at night. stormy in forenoon, but turned out quite fine in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 2 Da choring and cleaning out pig pens in afternoon. Mr. Corbitt the assessor here in afternoon. Grandma up here for first time since she was sick. very fine forenoon, but duller and a raw wind this afternoon. heavy thunder and lightning with some rain through the night. �THURSDAY, 3 Da took children up to school and doing the chores. Terrible stormy day. The snow blows into every crevice High wind. Very hard on our barn roof. getting colder towards night March FRIDAY, 4 1904 Da done the chores. Then he and Wat. wired the rafters on to the 'plate' of the barn. Then Da drew out some manure. Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. very nice fine day. very bright at times. SATURDAY, 5 Da choring and drawing out manure all day. At home all day. now east wind blowing, but neve quite bright. SUNDAY, 6 Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. kind of rain and sleet sometimes soft snow east wind. March, MONDAY, 7 1904 Da choring and cleaning out pens all day. little fall of rain this morning. got very foggy after dinner. quite soft, but turned colder towards night. Da and Ma married 22 years to-day. TUESDAY, 8 Da done up chores then helped Wat. take two head of fat cattle to Drayton. Ma went down after dinner and gave him a ride home. quite a strong wind, but very bright at times. rather stormy at night. WEDNESDAY, 9 Da choring in forenoon then took 'Red Polly' over to Isaah Mitchells in afternoon. very blustry at times, but quite bright. drifting a little to-day. �March THURSDAY, 10 1904 Da choring in forenoon and took black sow up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. lot of snow fell and very stormy all day FRIDAY, 11 Da choring and cleaning out pens and drew out some manure. cold east wind. stormy this forenoon, but quite fine this afternoon. no trains moving to-day. SATURDAY, 12 Da choring and drawing out manure. Olive and I took up two bags chop to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. We three children at Drayton in afternoon. Cold wind, but very bright. March SUNDAY, 13 1904 I drove Grandma up to church. Bob Gass and Maggie here for dinner and all afternoon lovely sunshiny day. rather cold north wind. MONDAY, 14 1904 Da done up chores then took team up to Uncle Richds new barn to thresh with horse-power. cold bleak East wind and after dinner a terrible blinding storm of snow. TUESDAY, 14 1904 Da got up about four o'clock this morning and done up the chores. then took team and went to thresh. Wat. done the chores at noon. gentle fall of snow this forenoon. quite fine this afternoon, but little colder. March WEDNESDAY, 16 1904 Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Mrs. Drury here in afternoon to see about hay. quite windy, but very bright. �St. Patrick's Day TUESDAY, 17 Da choring in forenoon. drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, till five o'clock, then a thick soft snow fell all night. not very cold. Daisy calved this morning (heifer) FRIDAY, 18 Da done up chores in forenoon drawing out manure in afternoon drifting a little all day. not very cold. wind seems to be rising to-night. March SATURDAY, 19 1904 Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Ma and I finished Olive's red dress. Had been making it over. very foggy morning. started to snow and storm in forenoon. stormed nearly all afternoon. rather raw cold wind. SUNDAY, 20 Willie Fair and Norman Binning here in afternoon and for tea. Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. lovely bright day. rather sharp wind. MONDAY, 21 Da choring in forenoon and over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon very nasty day. very stormy at times. not cold, rather like sleet in afternoon. Tom Henderson's father buried to-day March TUESDAY, 22 1904 Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens and drawing out manure in afternoon. very foggy all day, but cleared off toward evening. wind went from east to west and it is getting colder. little rain in afternoon. very heavy thunder and lightning with rain in night. Clara 19 years old. �WEDNESDAY 23 Da choring in forenoon and took out a couple of loads of manure before dinner, then drew out some after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes here in afternoon and for tea. Will Walker and Herb. Page here in evening for their money. Willie got $8.00 Herb $4 for a week. beautiful day very bright and thawing quite a bit. roads getting pretty soft. Ad. Flath's sale. THURSDAY, 24 Da done up the chores and finished drawing out manure, also cleaned out pens. He left here about five and walked to town for Brock's boot. Home about half past seven. fine all day, but pretty dull towards evening roads very soft. punched full of holes and cut off badly. Grandpa's cow calved. Eli Mitchell finished drawing Grandpa 12 cords wood. March FRIDAY, 25 1904 {writing changes} Da choring in the morning. Then in afternoon took Clara back to sew with Mrs. Gordon. Roads bad. Heavy mist all day and rained quite hard to-wards evening. SATURDAY, 26 Da choring all day. In afternoon took over big board to make ladder to Mrs. Burrows. Blustry and windy. Charlie Hilborn here in evening. Gave him $10. SUNDAY, 27 I walked up to Grandpa Philp's in the after-noon, and rode back with Uncle Richard. At home rest of day. Brock at Grandpa's for supper. Squalls off and on all day. Clara did not come home. March MONDAY, 28 1904 Da choring in forenoon, then took Grandpa a stone-boat load of straw. Brock and I up to Mr. Hilborn's field to skate at night. very fine day. �TUESDAY, 29 Da choring and drawing out manure in after-noon. Emptied manure house. Cleaned out pens Soft snow falling in forenoon but cleared up some in after-noon. WEDNESDAY, 30 Da choring in forenoon, and shovelling snow away from the door in after-noon. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Clara sick with the cold. fine day - Roads bad. March THURSDAY, 31 1904 Da choring in morning, then killed two of our pigs, also two of Mr. Burrows at their place. Henry Hazeltine here for dinner. Foggy all day. Roads very bad. Miss Green left. April GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 Da choring in forenoon, and cutting up pigs. Salted meat and packed it away in afternoon Over to Frank Page's for sausage machine in evening. Raining in forenoon, foggy and dull all afternoon. SATURDAY, 2 Da choring in the morning and cleaned out pig-pens. Then at Drayton in afternoon. Ma at Grandma's in evening . Strong west wind and very blustry. April SUNDAY, 3 1904 Ma, Brock, and I up to Grandpa Philp's in after-noon. Da over to Mr. Burrows. very bright, but strong north wind. Eleanor Walker home for Easter Holidays roads bare in some places. �EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 4 Da choring, and drew out two loads of manure in forenoon, then drawing out rest of manure in afternoon. beautiful day, but rather windy. TUESDAY, 5 Da choring in forenoon, then tapped six trees and shovelling snow at back door in aft-noon Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon, I up at Frank Page's in afternoon. Beautiful day. roads bad. April WEDNESDAY, 6 1904 Da choring in morning, and put on Grandpa's clock cords. Cleaned out pig-pens in afternoon rather fine but spitting rain in evening Set out Dahlias, pansys, asters in boxes. THURSDAY, 7 Da choring in morning and shovelling snow in afternoon. I walked to Drayton in morning, stayed at Mrs. Henderson's for dinner, came home in afternoon with Grandpa. Very foggy in morning, cleared up in aft-noon FRIDAY, 8 Da choring, and shovelling snow off bank in morning. Then took jersey to Drayton in afternoon. strong east wind. dull in morning. Rained very hard about five. �April SATURDAY, 9 1904 Da choring in morning and salted meat. Went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Brought calf home from Grandpa's. rather fine in morning, thunder shower at noon, dull at times in afternoon. SUNDAY, 10 Da up to Grandpa's in afternoon with cart. Ma and Brock at Grandpa's in afternoon. soft snow falling all day. MONDAY, 11 Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton. Got home about one. Went up to Rothsay in afternoon. Got 50 lbs Milverton flour, in to see Grandpa Philp. Grandma up here all day working at "Comferter." Miss Smilie teacher. Soft snow fell through night. Dull all day. Raining at night April TUESDAY, 12 1904 Da choring and cleaning pens all day. Grandma here working at "Comferter" Cold wind all day. snowing some. WEDNESDAY, 13 Da choring in morning. Went to Drayton in afternoon with cart. Grandma here working at "Comferter". Dull at times, flurries of snow. Charlie Hilborn here at night �THURSDAY, 14 Da choring in morning then took over chop to Mr. Hilborns, Ma and Da at Mr. Duncan's at night. Grandma here working at "Comferter". Snowing in morning, but cleared up in afternoon bright. Heavy frost. April FRIDAY, 15 1904 Da choring in the morning. Mr. Henry here for seed oats. Gone to Hilborns for chop and took more over. Grandma up in afternoon. Finished "Comferters." Very stormy day. snowing. East wind. SATURDAY, 16 {writing changed} Da choring in morning. Mr. Corbett here for dinner. Da took over chop to Mr. Hilborns. Ma, Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. Brought Clara home. Brock walked home. Brock and Clara at Grandpa's at night. Roads rather bad. Bright but very cold wind. SUNDAY, 17 {writing changed} Clara, Brock, and I at Grandma's this afternoon. Clara, and I stayed for supper. nice day, but not very warm. April MONDAY, 18 Da choring in morning. Da and Clara went to Drayton in afternoon with team. Got horses show shod. Wilmott brought over bags for oats. fine day. TUESDAY, 19 Da choring in morning. Then at Drayton show in Afternoon, Got "Mark" shod. terrible cold stormy day. �WEDNESDAY, 20 Da took over Grace, Bute, and heifer over to Moorefield. Watt helped. Harry and Charlie took Davie over. Da choring in the afternoon. Annie and Willie over in evening. very stormy in morning, but cleared up to-wards noon. April THURSDAY, 21 1904 Da choring all day. hung up meat. beautiful day. FRIDAY, 22 Da choring in morning, and chopping ice in front of door. Ma at Mr. J Riche's in afternoon. east wind, but fine. SATURDAY, 22 Da choring in morning. Fanned up Timothy, and seed oats, in afternoon. Fine day. April SUNDAY, 24 1904 Ma and Brock at Grandma's for supper. I down in afternoon. Raining off and on all day. Heavy fog at night. �MONDAY, 25 Da choring in morning. Went to Drayton in afternoon, got Dick shod and got clover seed from J. Riches. Paid Mr. Fisher for Dick. rather cold and raw but dry. TUESDAY, 26 Da choring and filling up drain. fine day. April WEDNESDAY, 27 1904 Da done up chores in morning then took over three pigs to Moorefield. Ma went to Grandpa Philp's for dinner and also down to see Nell Gordon. Da cleaned up oats in aft. noon over to R. Lowes for goosewheat. Isiah Mitchell here fore white pig. Jas Tucker married. fine day- east wind THURSDAY, 28 Da choring in morning. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da down with the waggon. Expressed oats to Joe McCulley. Da down at Drayton at night. Nell Gordon married to Andy Anderson. Little showers of rain off and on all day. dull and rather cold. FRIDAY, 29 Da choring yester in morning. Took up load of shingles from Drayton to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. rather dull. raining off and on April SATURDAY, 30 1904 Da done up chores, then helped Watt take down two head of cattle in morning. Brock and I down in afternoon for Clara. Her last day at sewing. Da went to meet Uncle Jim at night. Showers now and then. Clara got new hat $1.35 �May SUNDAY, 1 Jack Allen walked out for breakfast, had dinner and went up to Rothsay and back with Da Uncle Jim here for dinner. We at Grandma's for tea. Da up to Uncle Richds in evening very fine afternoon. a little misty in forenoon. had strawberries for tea. Grandpa Philps cow very sick. MONDAY, 2 Da started to work on land. cultivated and sowed wheat above Poplars on turnip ground. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's after tea. Their cow no better. Dr. Pickel in to see "Carrie" at noon. very fine day. quite warm in afternoon. Da and Brock did chores in afternoon. May TUESDAY, 3 1904 Da harrowed wheat, then cultivating field over from house (for barley). Da went up to help fan up barley at Uncle Rich's at night. very hot all day Dr. Pickel up to see Grandpa's cow. WEDNESDAY, 4 Da done the chores then went up for barley and sowed it also harrowed it. I at Drayton in forenoon. Violet here for tea, then Olive and I drove her up home. Grandpa Philp's cow died to-day. very warm all day. (hot for this time.) "Elsie" colt 2 years old to-day. �THURSDAY, 5 Da went back on other place to cultivate. Ground none too fit. Jim Bready here for dinner on his first round. Travelling, {large space} this year. terrible hot day. not much wind to-day. looking like rain. May FRIDAY, 6 1904 Da finished cultivating first field on other place and worked up some ground in little patch in front for potatoes. Ma and Brock over to Graveyard in evening very warm day. ground works hard. Ma 41 years old. Da put young cattle out to bush this morning. SATURDAY, 7 Da sowed the barley on other place (14 acres) and planted a few potatoes. Dr. Pickel here in evening to see "Mollie." Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. quite warm and looking like rain. SUNDAY, 8 Olive, Brock and I at bush for flowers in afternoon. Mr. Craig here for dinner. quite fine till about four o'clock then nice little shower. cloudy with little rain in evening. May MONDAY, 9 1904 Da harrowed what he sowed on Saturday. Then after dinner went to back field to cultivate quite showery this forenoon, but colder this afternoon, and quite fine. frost at night. �TUESDAY, 10 Da cultivating on back field this forenoon. Sowing oats, and barley (mixed) in afternoon. Mr. T. Henderson and Janet here for a while in afternoon. Cloudy all day. little spatters of rain at times. quite cool towards evening. WEDNESDAY, 11 Da cultivating in forenoon, Sowing in afternoon Finished sowing the 14 acres to-night. rather dull this forenoon. quite bright in afternoon, cool. strong breeze. fine day for horses. cows went out to grass. May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 12 1904 Da went back and harrowed what he sowed yesterday. Came up and went back back behind Poplars to cultivate. Over to Mr. Shorts in evening. Jim Bready here. Ma, Brock and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon fine day. good breeze. looking like rain. FRIDAY, 13 Da cultivating this forenoon and Sowing pease this afternoon. Harrowed it before he came up. Da has about 47 acres in to-night. Olive, Brock, and I up to Grandpa Philp's in after-noon. quite heavy shower about five o'clock little showers on in evening. very warm at times. good breeze in afternoon. SATURDAY, 14 Da ploughed what he didn't get done in fall in field back of Poplars also sowed and harrowed it. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. drizzling rain all forenoon. fine in afternoon. quite cool. �May SUNDAY, 15 1904 Ma and we children at Grandma's this afternoon. cloudy all day and quite cold. MONDAY, 16 Da plowing sod behind Poplars, all day. Jim Kitley's oldest boy (8 yrs) got killed with Quinns roller. T. Craig here in evening for four bags barley. very fine day for plowing. quite cold. misting at times. Milk waggon started this morning. going every other day. very heavy frost. TUESDAY, 17 Da plowing sod all day. Bill Barry came here to build line-fence between McEwing and us. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. We cleaned two bed-rooms to-day. quite fine all day. very warm at times. Bill cutting and sharpening stakes. May WEDNESDAY, 18 1904 Da plowed till about ten o'clock, then came in tagged sheep in afternoon. and cleaned out pens. raining all day. heavier at night. Da drove Bill home about five o'clock and brought 50 lbs. of Milverton. Bill was cutting stakes till rain came on. THURSDAY, 19 Da went back to bush and raised some Maple trees, before dinner. After dinner brought them up and filled in gaps along road. Jim Bready here. Da brought cow "Fancy" up from bush She calved there. �misty, foggy, forenoon, clearer in afternoon Da planted some trees to-night, but very dull. FRIDAY, 20 Da went back to bush and raised Some more little trees and planted them in afternoon. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. very windy. quite fine. May SATURDAY, 21 1904 Da finished plowing back of Poplars. Gone to Drayton at night. Bill Barry here at fence to-day. Mr. Burrows grafting in afternoon. Ma, Brock, and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Old Mr. Ridd buried. very fine day. quite hot. SUNDAY, 22 Da walked over to track in forenoon. Olive and I up to see Mabel in afternoon. threatening rain all forenoon, quite heavy showers in afternoon. very heavy rain at night, with heavy thunder and lightning. MONDAY, 23 Da picking stones off meadow on other place. Mr. Burrows here grafting. little shower at noon. good strong wind. quite hot in afternoon. May VICTORIA DAY (DOMINION) TUESDAY, 24 1904 Da went back and disced the seven acres back of Poplars. Bill Barry came to build fence. Da harrowed, the sod. Olive and I drove to Drayton and stayed with Maude Pollock over night. and went to hear 'The Finger of Scorn. quite bright. all day, nice breeze duller towards evening. We papered kitchen. �WEDNESDAY, 25 Da finished seeding to-day and harrowed it over. Bill Barry driving stakes. hot-day. very sultry at night. very strong breeze. A young Workman drowned at Riverbank. THURSDAY, 26 Da cultivating the corn patch and the little patch on other place. Jim Bready here. Bill Barry here fencing. very hot about middle of day. threatening rain all day. very bright heavy rain came on about five o'clock raining steady all evening. May, FRIDAY, 27 1904 Da and Bill sharpening stakes in the chip yard this forenoon. Bill working on line in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da drawing brush out of orchard and piling it up in afternoon. fine and bright, but cold. little shower at tea-time. SATURDAY, 28 Da picking stone off the meadow behind the Poplars. Bill building line fence. Ma and Brock over to Grave-yard in afternoon Da went to Drayton after tea with team for a barrel of salt and coal-oil. strong wind, hot day. SUNDAY, 29 Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. Ma & we girls up to church in morning. Mr. E.H. Webber and 'Mark' here for dinner. looked like rain in morning but Grandpa Philp not well. cleared off and was a lovely day. Miss Duncan and her father called in this evening �May MONDAY, 30 1904 Da drawing out manure in forenoon on to little patch in front. plowed it and harrowed it this afternoon and evening. Bill finished line fence and started on fence between two fields below orchard. fine all day but looked like rain this morning. Johnny Griffin died. rather cold. TUESDAY, 31 Da took heifer down to Char. Stephenson's in morning. Then working at little patch and other patch on other place. Sowed mangels here in front. Went up to see Grandpa Philp and Bill went home. Bill working at fence. very cold strong wind all day. quite heavy rain all evening. Grandpa Philp not feeling well. June WEDNESDAY, 1 Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. showery forenoon. brighter in afternoon but very dull and wet. June THURSDAY, 2 1904 Da choring round all day. Jim Bready here. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp. He is very weak. dull all day. very heavy rain after dinner. showery in forenoon. FRIDAY, 3 Old Mr. McNab buried to-day. Da drew out some manure out of the barn-yard. getting ready for the wind-mill pipes to be run. Will Barry came after dinner to fence. Da up to see Grandpa Philp. very dull all forenoon. cleared at noon and came out very hot. SATURDAY, 4 Da and Bill gettting some more stakes for fence. Bill finished that fence between the two fields. Ma & Brock up to see Grandpa and took Bill home. Da drawing out manure out root ground up clay to put under big tank. Olive & I at Drayton in afternoon. �Da at Drayton at night for wire. very dull morning. finer afternoon quite sultry. June SUNDAY, 5 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson came out for dinner. Da and Tom up to Grandpa Philps in afternoon. Da and Ma up at night. Uncle Willie 36 yrs. old. very sultry but quite a breeze. Grandpa very weak. Takes scarcely any nourishment shaking of his feet stopped. MONDAY, 6 Da drawing out manure on to root ground in forenoon. plowing some for potatoes in afternoon. scuffled the early potatoes in evening. Bill Barry and Herb. McLaughlan here building fence on other place. Da gone up to help put Grandpa to bed. Mrs. Burrows and I up to see him this afternoon. sultry forenoon. cooler and not so bright after dinner. Gavin Montgomery here in evening. TUESDAY, 7 Da harrowed the potato ground. Then drawing out manure on to root ground. Da & Herb. fencing all day. stayed all night Da gone up to Grandpa Philp's to-night. rather dull all day. quite cloudy. June WEDNESDAY, 8 Da cleaning up old barn bottom for boys to run the fence. Bill & Herb worked till noon. then went home after dinner. Da went to town in forenoon for some piping for wind mill. Over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon helping move old log house. heavy rain just at noon sort of a drizzle-drazzle day. Up to see Grandpa. He not nearly so well as the night before cool evening �THURSDAY, 9 Henry Heseltine here all day digging for the windmill pipes but Webber never came. Bill & Herb finished fencing on other place to-night. Built rods with what he done on this place. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Andrew Matchett here for tea and took a pig to Rothsay for Henry, from here quite fine at times. misty at times. Da up to Grandpa Philps at night (Roy Green) Geo Green's son buried. age 14. appendicitis. FRIDAY, 10 Da went over to H. Hilborn's in morning to help move house. May Gordon came for him about ten, thought Grandpa was sinking but he rallied. Ma & Aunt Emma went up about eleven o'clock. Came home after dinner. Da went to Drayton for a water trough. Every one of us up to Rothsay at night to see Aunt Eleanor. She arrived on night train. Da stayed all night. We came home about ten. very fine day, cool wind. Grandpa very weak but can hear well and speak a little. June SATURDAY, 11 1904 Da came home from Rothsay before breakfast. Worked the potato ground over again in forenoon. Ma and he cut the potatoes after dinner and we all helped to plant them. Had 10 rows and a piece. Da sowed a few turnips after supper then brought "Maud" of other place and went up to Rothsay. Ma, Olive, & Brock at town after tea. Mr. Webber & his father-in-law here laying pipe in afternoon. very hot day. SUNDAY, 12 Da came home about eleven this morning. Grandpa just about the same. Wad. Gordon & Mrs. in for a while this forenoon. Mr. Duncan here in evening Da & Ma went to Rothsay after tea. very hot day. MONDAY, 13 Da made trellis for wild cucumbers, then went over to Spring tooth corn ground. Washed sheep in afternoon then hoed sow-thistle till milking time. I at Drayton in morning for wind mill supplies. Jack Allen here for dinner. very hot day. very heavy rain just after milking time with quite bit of hail. Da stayed all night at Rothsay. �June TUESDAY, 14 1904 Da spreading pile of manure in turnip field till noon. Mr. Job Roger came at noon to finish windmill. got along very well, laying pipes & fitting taps. Da helping. Up to Rothsay till twelve o'clock (night) very heavy rain at noon. cleared up and was bright, hot afternoon WEDNESDAY, 15 Da helping Mr. Roger set up the tank and filling in drains. Roger finished at noon. Da up to Rothsay in afternoon with Doctor. and went up again at night. Grandpa much weaker. very fine day. good wind. Wind mill filled tank full. Started to pump about eleven o'clock. THURSDAY, 16 Da took me to station. gone to O.A. College on excursion had a nice time. Jim Bready here. Da drawing out manure after he came home, on to turnip ground. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Olive and Brock met me at station at night. Da stayed up at Rothsay all night. very fine day. June FRIDAY, 17 1904 Da drawing out manure all day on to turnip ground. Fixed check valve on pipe at noon, where engine draws water. Olive and I up to Rothsay after supper. Grandpa not out of bed till about seven to-night and much weaker. Da did not go up tonight. Wilmot Drewery blasting some stone on other place at night. very warm day. SATURDAY, 18 Da doing Grandpa Philps roadwork. He and Henry Heseltine sheared the sheep after tea. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day. Da did not go to Rothsay at night. �SUNDAY, 19 O.B. Henry & Geo. Fisher here to see leaking trough. Ma & Brock up to Rothsay in afternoon. Da stayed up all night. S. Burrows here in evening. very warm day. automobile came from 10th con, and went up the road. first I ever saw. May MONDAY, 20 1904 Da plowing on root ground till about four o'clock, then went to Drayton to see about trough and got Dick shod on front feet. Went up to Rothsay at night. very warm till noon then little shower but came on quite heavily about three o'clock very sultry. TUESDAY, 21 Da finished plowing the root ground tonight. I up to Rothsay in morning. Grandpa put in bad night, nearly gone a couple of times. Da gone up to stay up tonight. little shower this morning and very sultry. good breeze and bright afternoon. heavy rain at milking time. storm must have been very heavy down south. WEDNESDAY, 22 Da turned furrow on tile at road then plowed and harrowed rape patch. Sowed the rape and harrowed it then harrowed turnip patch. Gone up to Grandpa's to stay up all night. very fine day, cool wind looking like frost. Orton's birthday. would have been 8 yrs. old. June THURSDAY, 23* 1904 Grandpa Philp died about half past five this morning. Da had stayed up all night and was gone half an hour when he died. Da went up after breakfast to help lay him out, then he and Uncle Richd went to Drayton. Da down town for funeral cards at night and went up to stay all night. Ma, Olive, �& I up to Rothsay in afternoon. Violet came home with us. very fine day. strong wind and hot. Jim Bready here. FRIDAY, 24 Da choring and 'dipped' the little white pigs. Went to Drayton after tea, then Ma, Violet, and he went up to Rothsay. very warm day. few drops rain at night. Ma and Brock at Drayton in morning. SATURDAY, 25 Grandpa Philp buried today. Went to E. Church then on to Victoria Cemetry. between 70 and eighty rigs followed corpse. little shower this forenoon but turned out fine. strong wind but hot and dusty. Da up to hear Grandpa's Will read after the funeral. June SUNDAY, 26 1904 At home all day. rather misty and foggy. cool. in morning, but cleared off and was bright. strong breeze. MONDAY, 27 Da and Roy working on turnip ground all day. Da ridged up about thirty drills and sowed them after tea. Ma, Olive, and I up to Miss Stone's, in evening. very fine day. TUESDAY, 28 I went to town for turnip seed. Da finished ridging up turnips and sowed the turnips and the rape below the turnips next to ditch. Aunt Catty and Violet went back to Island F. again. Da warned out hands to do road-work at noon. very fine day, but looking like rain. June WEDNESDAY, 29 1904 Da cleaned out pens and loaded up water trough. taking it down to get lined. Went to Drayton after dinner to get the team shod. Also took the wool with him. Settled up some of Grandpa Philp's �business. Went up to Uncle Richd for gravel box. rather dull forenoon. little shower in afternoon, and another about milking time. THURSDAY, 30 Started roadwork to-day. Percy McEwing here for dinner. Jim Bready here. Da up to Rothsay at night. fine afternoon very heavy rain with hail, thunder and lightning after dinner. little cooler. July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 Da doing road-work all day. Percy McEwing driving our team. He and Bill Barry and Jimmie Anderson here for dinner. Very heavy rain this afternoon colder and misty Old Burrows got our horse and buggy to go to Raymonds for bees. July SATURDAY, 2 1904 Da finished doing road-work. Drawing clay from Hilborn's hill and widening road in hallow. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Duncan came over after tea. Brock and I cleaned out one hen house. fine, bright day, but cool wind. Percy McEwing 21 years old. SUNDAY, 8 Ma, Miss Duncan, Olive, and I up to church in forenoon. At Grandma's in evening. very bright day, but cool wind. MONDAY, 4 Da hoeing all day in those turnips in front of house. Ma up to Miss Stone's for Aunt Eleanor. Then they took Miss Duncan home after tea. little shower at noon. heavy rain at milking time. sultry in afternoon. �July TUESDAY, 5 1904 Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton before dinner. Then Da scuffled the potatoes and what turnips are up. Da hoed garden potatoes and beans. Went to mill for grist after tea, then leveling some sods in front of the place. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and Brock at town in afternoon. got crate Straw berries $1.75. very fine day and pretty hot. WEDNESDAY, 6 Da went to Drayton for the water-trough which was being lined. Filling in drains round the barn, in afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and I up to Miss Stones and round by Rothsay this evening. quite heavy rain in morning looking like rain at night. very hot and sultry. Da and Ma over to see Hulda Lowes in evening. Drs. Flath & Morrow of Arthur operated for appendicites. She came through operation all right. THURSDAY, 7 Da working on summer fallow (on other place) all day. Ma and Aunt Eleanor over at Burrows in afternoon. Jim Bready here. Olive and I over to see how Hulda is. She died at 20 minutes past eleven o'clock this morning. They could get no passage through her bowels. She was 9 years 8 months old. Aunt Emma and Mabel here in evening very fine day: quite hot. July, FRIDAY, 8 1904 Da working on summer fallow, in forenoon. Ma and Aunt Eleanor went to Drayton this forenoon to see Maria Flath and to get horse shod. Da hoeing and scuffling turnips in afternoon. very fine day strong breeze. Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes in evening. SATURDAY, 9 Da hoed five rows of turnips. At Hulda Lowes funeral in afternoon. Olive, Brock, and I over in morning. I stayed and minded children while they went to funeral (Brett H) Da came for me after tea. We called to hear how Elsie Ward came through operation. very heavy rain came on about ten o'clock. rained very hard in afternoon. �SUNDAY, 10 Sarah Burrows here for dinner. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. Olive and I took Aunt Eleanor up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea fine all day, but rather damp air. July MONDAY, 11 1904 Da mowing round little trees all day. afternoon Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Finished hoeing turnips in forenoon. very fine day. We washed big washing. TUESDAY, 12 Da finished mowing round little trees and cut, with the old mower, the grass in front. Aunt Eleanor, Aunt Emma, and Mary here after tea. Will and Annie Craig here in evening terrible rain this morning till nine o'clock. fair the rest of the day. quite a lot cooler. WEDNESDAY, 13 Da mowing grass in orchard and put it up in cock this afternoon and evening. Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Olive and I over to see Miss Duncan and Jean this afternoon. Miss Duncan sent word away accepting a school at Madoc very fine day, but cool in evening. July THURSDAY, 14 1904 Da and Uncle Richard moved Grandma Philp's body from the Old English Cemetry down to Victoria. E. E. Dales helped them. Got through about three o'clock Da mowing in the orchard all evening Mr Bready here for dinner. hot forenoon. little mist of rain in afternoon and spitting in evening. Heard Old Mr. Wm Allen was dead. �FRIDAY, 15 Da finished mowing orchard with scythe then cut little piece below orchard and calf pasture with old mower. Ma and I went from here about half past nine, over to see Mrs. Charlie Moody and then round by Dick Lowes for dinner. Home about four o'clock. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds with pig very fine day with very high wind. looked like rain in morning. Olive baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. SATURDAY, 16 Da and Bill Barry drawing in the little bits of hay that had been cut. Ma and Brock drove Bill as far as Miss Stone's in evening. Da went to Drayton for a new Deering Mower, and brought a hundred of flour also. Caught a stray swarm of bees in afternoon. Hived them into a box and turned it up side down in a board. very fine day. good strong wind. Heard Johnny Craig fell from an elevator at Regina and got hurt! July SUNDAY, 17 1904 Brock 11 years old. {written slanted on left side of page} At home all day till evening then Da and Ma down to see Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. At six o'clock tonight the thermometer stood at 100. It was a very good wind but very hot and sultry. good breeze sprang up about nine to-night. MONDAY, 18 Da and Bill putting new mower together. Art Chapman and Wad. Gordon helping. Started to cut in field next to J. Walker raked and put up what was cut before dinner. Mr. R. T. Kemp called this evening Da and Will went to Drayton at night New mower went fine. very hot day. Thermometer stood at 102 at six o'clock to-night Olive not feeling very well. �THURSDAY, 19 Da finished cutting that field and raked it before dinner. He and Bill finished putting it up this afternoon and evening. quite warm forenoon, but quite a bit cooler to-night. Brock at Drayton this forenoon. Jack Allen went out west. July WEDNESDAY, 20 1904 Da and Bill drawing hay all day. Brock drove horse to draw off. I went up for Miss Stone this morning them Ma, Olive, and her at Drayton in afternoon. Olive drove her home Brock went to Drayton for new hay fork rope. Men had big trouble with new rope twisting. very fine day. with good breeze cool evening. THURSDAY, 21 Da and Bill filled driving-house loft. then drawing into barn. Jim Bready here on his last round. little sprinkle of rain this morning, but turned out quite fine. Had raspberries for first time. FRIDAY, 22 Finished drawing hay out of field next to Walker then started to cut back of Poplars. Bill mowing fence corners. Raked some after dinner and put up what was raked. Ma took Olive to station this morning She gone to Guelph. quite fine all day. but looking like rain in evening. Bobbie Wilson here for straw for C. Stephenson July SATURDAY, 23 1904 Da cleaned out pens then scuffled a few turnips. He and Brock hoeing. Da banked up the potatoes after tea. Roy oiled the wind mills to-night. little rain falling almost all day, but not enough to stop work. dull and cool. �SUNDAY, 24 Ma, Brock, and I up to church in morning Uncle Benson here for tea. quite cool in morning. rather cloudy looking like rain in evening. hot in afternoon. MONDAY, 25 Da, Bill Barry and Brock hoeing turnips till noon then cutting and putting up hay back of Poplars. I went up to Miss Stones for Gooseberries. Mr. Craig here in evening for grain. very nice day, rather cloudy at times. little rain in the night. very still day wind mills barely moved. July TUESDAY, 26 1904 Bill and Brock worked till noon at turnips Da worked till about nine o'clock, then went out and finished cutting and raked up what hay was down Then he and Bill put it all up this afternoon. very fine day with little more breeze than yesterday. WEDNESDAY, 27 Da & Bill hoeing till nine o'clock, then went over on other place and cut hay till noon. Raking and putting it up till about five o'clock. Came on a little rain, but a big storm went round. Hoeing after tea. Brock at Drayton in morning. Got terrible black about half-past seven. Very fierce lightning, but not much thunder. Quite a big rain. It was a very wild looking night for a while. THURSDAY, 28 Bill went home with Johnny Brooks this morning. Da cleaned out pens then hoeing turnips till milking time. Finished the turnips. He and Ma paris-greened the field potatoes after tea. Dave Corbett called in to see hogs. Dull forenoon, but cleared off in afternoon. Thundered quite heavily all night, raining when we got up this morning. July FRIDAY, 29 1904 Da went out and finished cutting on other place, this forenoon. Bill came and they were raking and putting it up all afternoon, and evening. I drove Mrs. Bill Barry and Hattie Holmes home after tea. �They had been here berry picking. Ma went down to meet Olive. She came home from Guelph. Had a fine time. very fine day. quite cool, but bright. SATURDAY, 30 Percy and Ross McEwing and their team here drawing hay off other place and staking it, between house and barn. Bill Barry drove our team. Da and Isaac Hilborn on stack. Left about a couple of loads in field. Ma and Brock left Bill part way home. Sandy Loan here at noon. Da and Uncle Rich'd went to Drayton at night about Grandpa Philp's business. very fine all day, but looking like rain on in afternoon. Mr. North called in for a few minutes. SUNDAY, 31 Da and Ma up to Miss Stone's after tea Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. She has a very sore eye. a couple of little showers this forenoon, but good wind this afternoon dried it off. August MONDAY, 1 1904 We finished haying to-day. Mr McEwings team and three men helping, also Mr. Jack Walker this afternoon. Bill Barry here. Mrs. Walker and Alvin here this evening. We built two stacks in yard to day, and put the last two loads in the barn. very fine day, good breeze. TUESDAY, 2 Ross came up after his waggon and helped unload the two loads in the barn. Da and Bill raked down the hay stacks and fixing round them. Then took some straw up to Miss Stone's and over to Rothsay with Bill in afternoon. I went up for Miss Stone this forenoon and she and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da & Uncle Rich'd at Drayton in after evening. Da round by Mr. Duncans. Dull forenoon bright afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and May Gordon gone to Island F. �WEDNESDAY, 3 Da brought hay-rake off other place, then helping Wat. at the hay all day. Ma, Brock and I out at berry bush in forenoon. quite a warm day. Annie and Willie Craig and Miss Hamill here to spend the evening. Went home about one o'clock. August THURSDAY, 4 1904 Da over helping Wat. finish haying this forenoon. Then Bill Barry came over and they filled up some chop and went to Drayton with it in afternoon. Brock drove Bill part way home after tea. very fine day. quite a good breeze quite warm at milking time FRIDAY, 5 Da scuffling turnips and hoeing some all day. Olive and I picking berries this forenoon. Ma paris- greening field potatoes. very fine day. good breeze. quite warm. Da went back for Bid. after noon. She calved on other place SATURDAY, 6 Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night for twine. very fine day. cool wind. August SUNDAY, 7 1904 Ma Olive and I up to English Church this morning. At home rest of day. quite fine forenoon, but cool wind. heavy rain this afternoon. �MONDAY, 8 Da and Brock took "Jennie" fat cow, over to Moorefield, then got out binder before dinner Started to cut barley next to sideroad. shocked barley after tea. Olive and I down to see Winnie after tea. very fine day. good breeze. at Berry Bush in afternoon. TUESDAY, 9 Da chored round for an hour, then went out and shocked up barley, then finished cutting the barley. Put it all up this afternoon and evening. Olive and I at Drayton this morning. Mary Philp here this afternoon. frost last in night. quite fine day, but looking a little rain. Dick Henderson and Polly Oxby married out at the farm, at three o'clock. August WEDNESDAY, 10 1904 Da single ploughed the summer fallow on other place to-day. Da rode "Mollie" over to Gavin Montgomerys after tea. Olive up to see Minnie Walker this afternoon big thunder storm and rain came on about ten o'clock forenoon little rain in afternoon. THURSDAY, 11 Da hoeing turnips and sow thistle patches all day. Ma, Olive and I at Berry bush in afternoon. Brock and Grandpa over at Uncle Benson all day. I went to Drayton after tea for Maude and Beckie Pollock dull misty forenoon, but turned out very fine in afternoon. FRIDAY, 12 Da and Brock drawing over rails and trash from fences on other place all day. Olive, Beckie , Maude and I up to Rothsay in afternoon Then took the girls home after tea. very fine day, but looking rain at night. quite hot. �August SATURDAY, 13 1904 Da cleaned pens and trimming spruce trees, between the rains. Had quite heavy shower at breakfast, and a very heavy rain after dinner. terrible heavy thunder and very sharp lightning , rumblings of thunder all day Uncle Jim came to-night. SUNDAY, 14 Uncle Jim here for dinner At home all day. very foggy morning, but cleared off and was very fine. rather cool wind. MONDAY 15 Da over helping Bensons boys build raise their barn. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Marie Black came here after tea, to stay all night. looking like rain and thundering. It rained through the night. very hot day. August TUESDAY, 16 1904 Da gone over to Bensons again to-day. John Walker went with him. Olive and I took Marie home after tea. Heavy rain about milking time this morning. Quite a shower this afternoon , with heavy thunder and lightning. quite foggy at night and cooler. WEDNESDAY, 17 John Walker came up for some oats. then Da cleaned out the pens. Drawing rails up to the house in afternoon. A.S. Loan called this afternoon. Da went to Drayton to-night. very fine day. THURSDAY, 18 Percy, Ross and team here till noon drawing barley. Da and Mr. McEwing finished drawing it at milking time Then down helping McEwing shock barley. John Walker here till noon. Mrs. Bill Pollock and Mrs. Logie here all day. �very fine day. Barley in good shape. August FRIDAY, 19 1904 Da drawing rails to house till milking time, then helping John Walker draw his barley. Ma and Grandma over to Mr. McLennans for dinner. quite fine forenoon, but turned very dull with rain east wind. Started to rain after milking. I picked wild plums to-day. SATURDAY, 20 Da up to Uncle Richds with Old Tam-Sow in forenoon. Threshing at Isaac Hilborn's all afternoon. Down to Drayton at night. very dull forenoon. misting at times. very heavy rain through night and this morning about milking time. Cleared off this afternoon. SUNDAY, 21 Will Walker came down about ten o'clock, stayed for dinner and till three o'clock. Mr. F. Page and Mr. T. Craig here for tea. Ma, Brock and I up to Uncle Rich'ds for an hour or so. very fine day, quite hot. August MONDAY, 22 1904 Da loaded 8 hogs and took them over to Moorefield this forenoon. Took grist of chop to Drayton in afternoon. George brought Miss Duncan over here to-night. terrible heavy rain about milking time this morning. very fine rest of day. quite a frost through the night. TUESDAY, 23 Da drawing rails from other place in forenoon. Cutting Spring wheat in afternoon Has to cut it all one way. Miss North came here about eleven o'clock stayed for dinner and went up to Dave �Corbett's with Ma and Miss Duncan this afternoon. Mr. North here for tea. Olive and I drove Miss Duncan home to-night. very fine day. quite hot in middle of day. Will Walker started for Carberry, Man. On an excursion. WEDNESDAY, 24 Da and Bill Barry shocked at the wheat till the dew went off, then Da finished cutting it at noon. Shocked the rest after dinner, then went to cut oats in summer fallow field. very fine day, but looking a little like rain. August THURSDAY, 25 1904 Da cutting oats till noon. Quite a shower at dinner time. Went out about three this afternoon and cut till seven o'clock. Bill shocking it. Da and Bill gone over to a flax bee at Mr. Craig's after tea. Tea. man, Mr. Fielding called here to night. very dull forenoon. very strong wind all afternoon and evening. quite cool. FRIDAY, 26 Da cutting oats in back field on other place. Bill shocking. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Aunt Eleanor came here to-night. very fine day. quite strong wind and quite cool. SATURDAY, 27 Da finished cutting on other place at noon then went back and he and Bill shocked up what was down. Then they went back and started to cut oats back of Poplars. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and Brock at Drayton this afternoon. Wad. Gordon here for dinner. Mrs.Coulter (Joe Gordon) died this morning. very fine day rather cool breeze. not looking so fine to-night. August SUNDAY, 28 1904 Ma and Aunt Eleanor went over to the grave-yard this forenoon. Johnny Wells here for dinner. Minnie Noecker and her mother here to see Auntie for a while this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich �here this afternoon and for tea. Ma and Auntie over to Mr. Craig's this evening with Willie's Kodak very fine day. strong wind, but looking like rain to-night. MONDAY, 29 Da and Bill cutting and stooking oats behind Poplars till noon. Then drew Goose wheat and one load of oats off other place. Da over to Drewry's , but didn't see any men. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and I down to Mrs. Wm. Coulter's funeral off noon train. Auntie went home with Aunt Emma. very fine day , but cool breeze. fine harvest day. TUESDAY, 30 Mr. McEwing came up after breakfast and Da and Bill took team and went to help draw his barley. Aunt Eleanor started for Los Angeles via, London. Uncle Richd took her to Station. very fine day, but looking like rain. beautiful day for harvesting August WEDNESDAY, 31 1904 Mr. McEwing and Ross here with their team also Tony Lunz, and drew the first oat field off other place. Drew four loads out of field next to bush back field after tea Came in with last load about nine o'clock. very dull for a while this forenoon, but cleared off and turned out a very fine day. looking like rain to- night. September THURSDAY, 1 Da and Bill down to Mr. McEwing's threshing till about three o'clock then Da took team to Drayton to get them shod. Just got three shoes on Carrie. Mr. Garneau very busy. Bill went with Da to Drayton and went home from there. very sultry day. foggy all day and very dull. enough rain early in morning to stop harvesting. Mr. Webber called in evening. �FRIDAY, 2 Da cleaned out pens and straightened up drivinghouse in forenoon. Drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill and putting it in front of 16' space doors. Young Waters here in evening for Spavin Cure. very sultry day, thundering at noon, breeze sprang up. Was very hot till milking time, Quite a little shower then very foggy forenoon. September SATURDAY, 3 1904 Da and Percy cutting with two binders, back of Polpars. finished at noon. Ross and Bill Barry stooking. After dinner, Da and Bill and team drawing in at McEwing's. Olive & Ma drove Bill part way home. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, but very windy in afternoon. SUNDAY, 4 Da and Ma up to Bob. Gass's this afternoon. very fine day. a little dull in morning. LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 Da and Bill Barry drawing in all day at Mr. McEwing's . I went to Drayton to meet noon train. Got word from Mr. Bready for Ma to go to Toronto. dull in morning, but turned out very fine. Mr. Craig here for bag of oats. September TUESDAY, 6 1904 Da and Bill drawing in at Mr. McEwing's all day. I took Ma to station this morning. She gone to Toronto Exhibition, and staying at Jim Bready's. Had company down with Annie Craig. very fine day. quite cool in morning. very warm for spells this afternoon. finished harvest �WEDNESDAY, 7 Mr McEwing's three men and two teams here to-day. Also Jack Walker and Wat. Burrows and our team and Bill Barry. finished drawing oats off other place and finished oats back of Poplars about five o'clock. Little shower then. Had tea, then Da did choes. Mrs. J Walker stayed with me to-day. Bill Barry went home. quite sultry in afternoon. THURSDAY, 8 Da drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill, all day, and filling it in round big tank and in 16 ft. space. I at Drayton in afternoon. very dull all day. September FRIDAY, 9 1904 Da brought up a load of clay, then at Mr. McEwings till noon. Da and I up to Old Mr. John Corbett's funeral. Home about three o'clock, then Da at McEwing's till about nine o'clock. McEwing's finished harvest to-day. very fine bright day. flies bad on horses. SATURDAY, 10 Da and we children taking up the field potatoes in forenoon. Da picked them over out of waggon and put them into roothouse. Where the tops of potatoes were dead, there was a terrible lot rotten. Ma came home at noon. Mr. McEwing drove her out from Drayton. Had a fine time. Da at Drayton at night. very fine from about eleven o'clock. very foggy for a while in morn. SUNDAY, 11 Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone this afternoon. Strong wind, quite sultry started to rain about six o'clock. rained quite a shower in night. September MONDAY, 12 1904 Da gang-plowing all day in first field on other place. Used three horses. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. Ma called to see Mrs. Burrows. She fell getting off train last Friday night. �TUESDAY, 13 Da gang-plowing all day. very fine day, strong east wind. Old Mr. Tom Mitchell is very sick. little frost this morning WEDNESDAY, 14 Da cleaned up barn floor then cleaned up a grist of chop and went to Drayton, got Mollie and Dick shod. Brought home 3 baskets Tomatoes, 3 of Peaches and 2 of Plums, which came from Guelph. very dull cold day. rained steadily from six oclock in morning till ten. Got word Joe Chambers and Rachel Longmire were to be married to-day. September THURSDAY, 15 1904 Da over to H. Hilborn's this morning then gang-plowing till noon. Charlie came over after dinner and sawed up all old rails and old timbers. finished about five. Hosheal Hilborn, Wat, and Mr. McEwing helping. very fine day. cold morning Da piling wood in wood house at night. FRIDAY, 16 Da gang-plowing all day on other place Piling wood after supper, into wood shed. Dave Corbett here to see lambs and hogs. Ma preserving peaches. quite fine day till about five then got quite dull and looking like rain. very windy day. SATURDAY, 17 Da finished gang-plowing at noon then harrowed it over in afternoon. Brock at Drayton this forenoon for coal-oil. Ma and Olive at Drayton this afternoon. Mrs. Jack Walker here this evening �asking me to help her get ready to thresh. beautiful day. quite hot this forenoon and flies bad on horses. good breeze this afternoon. Mrs. Geo Bell died in Rothsay. September SUNDAY, 18 1904 We at Grandma's this afternoon. Herb Page here. very dull. rather misty towards evening. MONDAY, 19 Da took four hogs and some lambs over to Moorefield in forenoon. He and Ma at Mrs. Geo Bell's funeral in afternoon. Bill Barry came here to stay all night. I down helping Mrs. J. Walker bake for a threshing. very fine day. TUESDAY, 20 Da started to gang-plow back of Poplars Bill Barry at John Walker's threshing till about four o'clock then started to work on fence from house up to side road along the sideroad. I helping Mrs. Walker all day. very misty and foggy but came on a heavy rain in forenoon. cleared off this afternoon and turned very cool. looking like frost. September WEDNESDAY, 21 1904 Da gang plowing all day. Bill working at fence till noon then went home. very fine day. bright but cold wind. very hard frost last night. freezing good to to-night. THURSDAY, 22 Da gang-plowing till about three o'clock. Bill working at fence, then both at Mr. McEwing's threshing. I at Drayton this afternoon. Sara Burrows rode with me. Mr. Mason came here at noon and took photos of the old house and barn. very fine bright day. hard frost last night. �FRIDAY, 23 Da finished gang-plowing and harrowed over the field once. Harrowed it again in afternoon. Bill working at fence all day. Ma and I raised garden potatoes and picked the green potatoes tomatoes Da gone to Workman Lodge at night. quite fine but got cloudy in afternoon September SATURDAY, 24 1904 Da and Bill cleaned out pens in forenoon. cutting stakes on other place till about four oclock , then came on a heavy rain. heavy rain in morning and again at night. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Da drove Bill home after tea. not a cold day , but very strong wind and quite dull. SUNDAY, 25 Olive at church with Grandpa's Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds rather dull at times , quite foggy in morning. MONDAY, 26 Da started to single plow in second field on other place. He and Bill went to Drayton after dinner to get plow coulter sharpened and Bill got a tooth pulled. Bill building fence. very fine nice day. September TUESDAY, 27 1904 Da plowing all day. Bill at Mr. Morrisons threshing all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. I ordered a hat and brought home a couple of coats from Irvine's very fine day. Mr. Tom Mitchell died this morning Age 67 years. �WEDNESDAY, 28 Da plowing all day on other place. Bill working at fence till half-past three then gone to Mosser's threshing very fine day , but looking like rain to-night. THURSDAY, 29 Da plowed till eleven o'clock, then came in wet through. Some very heavy rains this forenoon. Bill at Mr. Walker's threshing till noon, then went to funeral. Da at the threshing till four o'clock, then plowing. Ma and I at Mr. Tom Mitchell's funeral. very large funeral. quite fine afternoon. strong wind. very sultry day. September FRIDAY, 30 1904 Da plowing all day. I went to Drayton this morning and took back other coat to Irvine's and paid for one I kept. $10.00. I brought Janet Henderson home with me. terrible windy day. nice and bright. Mr. Lawton here for Da to see his horse. Page's here asking hands to thresh to-morrow. October SATURDAY, 1 Da plowing all day. Bill working at fence all day. Page's not threshing. Olive went down for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson this morning. Brock went away after breakfast for Bill but met him coming. terrible wind all day and all night but it has stopped to-night. Mr. Henderson went from here over to Dick Lowes this forenoon, came back about three. SUNDAY, 2 Mr. and Mrs. Lowes came here from church for dinner. Uncle Willie here for dinner He came up last night and rode home with Mr. McEwing. Brock bro drove Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson home after tea. very windy cold day. �October MONDAY, 3 1904 Da plowing all day. Bill Barry at Page's threshing till about three o'clock, then finished side road fence up to back of Poplars. Uncle Willie and I at Drayton this afternoon. misty in forenoon, quite fine at times. cold wind rather dreary TUESDAY, 4 Da finished plowing sod field all but headlands. Ma, Olive and Brock down to Show in afternoon. I couldn't go, my eyes were sore. Olive and Ma had tea with Mrs. Gordon, and went to Concert. Uncle Willie and I went to concert at night. dull all day. misty in forenoon quite cold afternoon. Harold Jarvis, Cameron, Mrs. McIvor. Craig & M. Buchlen artists at concert. WEDNESDAY, 5 Da plowed headlands in forenoon. cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie went to Guelph on the 4.44 train. quite heavy shower in forenoon misty at times and cold wind blowing. very dull and dreary October THURSDAY, 6 1904 Da discing all day on summer. fallow. Mr. R. R. Hambly and Mr. Hamilton here for tea. Mr. Hamilton is a Life Assurance Agent. Know Uncle Jim well. Had our first fall of snow this afternoon very cold and dreary. Bill Barry got "Dick" to drive to Arthur Show. cows in all night for first time. FRIDAY, 7 Da finished discing and started to harrow the summer fallow. Bill brought horse back this morning. very hard frost last night. cold day, but quite bright. 7 SATURDAY, 8 Da harrowing sod in forenoon Mr. North came in after dinner and waited till rain was over. Quite a heavy rain after dinner. Olive and Brock at town in afternoon. Da couldn't harrow, so rode Mollie over to Hugh Montgomery's. �Roy here and oiled windmill. very sultry at times and quite foggy. October SUNDAY, 9 1904 At home all day very foggy, dull day. started to rain about five o'clock. Had a heavy rain rather raw east wind. MONDAY, 10 Da drawing rails from round line fence on other place and round cross fences till about four o'clock, then started to plow behind Grandpa's driving-house sunshine at times. little showers in afternoon. Very heavy rain at six o'clock very sharp lightning. very sultry. TUESDAY, 11 Da plowing sod all day. I up to Miss Stone's and Aunty Gass's in forenoon. dull all day. rather cold wind. I took Miss Stone up 4 doz. Eggs, but could not get any crab-apples at Aunty Gass's. October WEDNESDAY, 12 1904 Da choring round in forenoon. He and Ross measuring the pasture field next to Walker. Too wet to plow. Mr. Craig here also Mr. Loan, called in afternoon. steady rain all night and on into the forenoon. very dull all day. THURSDAY, 13 Da plowing sod all day. I at Drayton in afternoon. I got proofs of our pictures from Mr. Mason. (house and barn) very good. dull forenoon, but turned out very fine day in afternoon. quite warm. �FRIDAY, 14 Da finished plowing behind driving house and started to plow in the little field over this way. Rev. Naftel and his sister called this afternoon beautiful fine day, lovely and bright. October SATURDAY, 15 1904 Da plowing sod all day. Brock took plow-coulter to get sharpened, in morning. Olive and I up to Charlie Walkers for crab-apples in forenoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Got Mark shod. Round by Mr. Duncan's with books. beautiful sunshiney day. raised our Dahlias. quite warm frost at night. SUNDAY, 16 Ma and we children up to church in forenoon. Winnie, Ross and I went over to Zion, but there was no church, so we went up to Rothsay. beautiful day and lovely moonlight night. MONDAY, 17 Da plowing sod on other place all day. Brock up to Bob Gass's for some wheat after school. beautiful day. quite hot, but looking like rain. hazy round bush Burrows old mare "Nell" was in our place this morning, so Da took her over home. Wat gave her to Jack Irvine a year ago, and October TUESDAY, 18 1904 Da finished plowing in that little field about three o'clock, then went back next to line fence, on home place to plow pea-ground. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Beautiful day. hot in middle of day. Joe Davidson's sale this afternoon. �WEDNESDAY, 19 Da plowing all day. Ma up to Miss Stones in forenoon. very hot day. rather cloudy about sunset. THURSDAY, 20 Da plowing all day Ma and I baking. fine all day but not so bright as day before. few drops rain at noon. turned cooler at night. October FRIDAY, 21 1904 Da finished plowing back by line fence about half-past ten this morning. Cleaned up some grist and took it to Drayton this afternoon. I baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. fine forenoon. quite a heavy shower at milking time. not much rain here in afternoon, but Da got wet going to town. SATURDAY, 22 Da drawing out manure from barn-yard down next to bush. Ma and Brock cleaned out hen houses. raw and cold with scuds of snow and rain. Uncle John brought a marble slab which Mr. Kemp left in Rothsay for us. Old Mrs. Tucker died yesterday. SUNDAY, 21 At home all day. Da up to see Bill Barry at night. cold all day with flurries of snow. October MONDAY, 24 1904 Da topped the few mangolds and turnips in front. Then harrowed them out. He and Bill Barry drew in two loads before dinner. Da and Ma at Mrs. Tuckers funeral in afternoon Very large funeral. Bill drew in the turnips and took Grandpa down a load. �cold, hard frost in night drizzling and raining about noon. quite fine afternoon. raining again to night. TUESDAY, 25 Da and Bill topping, harrowing out, and drawing in the turnips all day. Brock at Drayton in morning for beef. Miss Smillie and Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. very fine day for taking up roots. very strong wind this forenoon and quite cold. Tax collector left Tax Receipts $83.64¢. WEDNESDAY, 26 Da and Bill topping turnips all forenoon. Da harrowed them out and drew in one load this afternoon. Bill went away about three o-clock with Dick and buggy for a stove at J. Dowlings. Winnie Walker here this afternoon. Heavy snow storm flury of snow in forenoon also one at milking time. very sloppy under foot. quite cold. Put little calves in to-night. October THURSDAY, 27 1904 Da cleaned out pig-pens, then went out and started to get turnips into rows, but soon came in again, as it was to wet and muddy. Bill went home this morning. Da harvested the sun flowers this afternoon dull day. rather bright in forenoon but did not dry up any. There was quite a fall of snow in the night and it didn't melt away much. FRIDAY, 28 Da and Bill Barry working at the turnips all day, drawing in. Mr. T. Henderson left Janet here on his way to Teviotdale and called for her in the afternoon. very fine bright day. looking rather cloudy in west to-night. Annie Craig's Concert. SATURDAY, 29 Da and Bill finished turnips in afternoon then helped Mr. Burrows take in a couple of their loads. They finished theirs. Brock and Bill brought in cabbages and carrots while we milked. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine bright day but cold wind. �(Mrs. Moody Carrie Gordon) died at yesterday Friday. October SUNDAY, 30 1904 Olive, Brock and I went over to Zion Church, in morning and went to Dick Lowes for dinner and afternoon. very beautiful day. quite cold morning. "Hallowe'en" MONDAY, 31 Da drawing out manure all day. Ma and I went down to grave-yard to Mrs. Moody's funeral, were also down town. very fine bright day , but cold wind. Pretty hard frost this morning. November ALL SAINTS DAY (Quebec) TUESDAY, 1 Da at Isaac Hilborn's threshing all day. Bill Barry drawing out manure until half-past five then went home to go to Orange Supper. foggy and misty in moning , but turned out very fine and quite warm. Old white sow has 8 little pigs in Poplar Bushes. November WEDNESDAY, 2 1904 Da at Mr. Hilborns threshing till about eleven o'clock. then cleaned out stable. Drawing manure in afternoon. Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing all day. Da and Ma went to a Tory meeting in Drayton to-night. beautiful day. quite hazy and warm like Indian Summer. Election Day THURSDAY, 3 Da drawing out manure in forenoon. At Mr. McTavish's threshing and over to vote in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Grandma and I at Mrs. Gordons all day, getting her waist into shape. rather foggy morning but cleared off and was lovely day. Da gone to Drayton to hear returns of Election. Bill finished threshing at Uncle Richds about two o'clock. �The Laurier Government was sustained with big majority. McGowen defeated. Martin elected. FRIDAY, 4 Da finished drawing out manure from manure house, and started to draw out of shed. Bill at Charlie Walkers threshing and Wilmots Drury to-day. stayed over night. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. very fine day. quite smoky. misting at night and very dark. Milk drawing stopped for this year. Will Walker 20 years old to-day. November SATURDAY, 5 1904 Da drawing out manure all day. Finished taking it out of shed, except about one load. Bill at Henry Hilborn's threshing all day. Brock took down a couple bags chop and plow coulter in morning. Went after coulter in afternoon. Annie Craig here for tea. quite fine day. rather dull at times. little skiff of snow. cold wind. SUNDAY, 6 We children up to English Church to hear Orange Sermon. Went to Miss Stone's for dinner. lovely day. cold north wind. MONDAY, 7 Da finished a piece of plowing back of Poplars, in forenoon. Started to plow sod in field next to road, below over orchard fence. I working at Grandma's waist. lovely bright day. hard frost this morning. November TUESDAY, 8 1904 Da took a grist of chop to Drayton in morning. Plowing sod in afternoon. Annie Craig gave Olive and I a music- lesson this morning. She stayed for dinner. Just a beautiful day. So bright and clear. �WEDNESDAY, 9 Da and Wat killed little pig this forenoon. Wat here for dinner. Frozen too hard to plow this forenoon. Da plowing in afternoon. Cut up the pork after supper and salted what there was. I finished Grandma's waist. beautiful bright clear day. hard frosts at night. THURSDAY, 10 Da cleaned out pig-pens and centre cow-stable, also took last load out of sheep-house, in forenoon. Burned big bush pile and tried to plow, but it was froze too hard. beautiful clear day. thawing very slowly. rather cold wind. November FRIDAY, 11 1904 Da done up chores. Brought five heifers from other place and put them in stable. John Walker came for his black calf. Da fixing check valve at the duck trough, so it cannot freeze. beautiful day. a little cloudy at times, cold wind. Roads in fine shape. so hard and dry. Bill Barry at Page's threshing all day. SATURDAY, 12 Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out hen pens in afternoon, then went up to Mr. Walkers for a box of sand for hens. May Gordon brought Eleanor Walker here this morning, then Olive and I walked up to Uncle Richds with her after supper. Brock over to see Charlie Wallis in Moorefield all forenoon and for dinner. very strong wind rather searching, but beautiful bright day. Bill Barry at F. Page's threshing till noon. They finished. SUNDAY, 13 Henry Heseltine's oldest boy died from appenditices about 4. P.M. Da and Ma over to Bob Mitchell's this afternoon. Sarah and Mrs. Burrows here in evening. very windy and got colder towards night. flurries of snow through night and this afternoon. �November MONDAY, 14 1904 Da choring in forenoon and drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. I went to Drayton this forenoon to get seats for concert. Olive and I up to Miss Stone's to a quilting. Home about eight o'clock. rather dull forenoon, but turned out fine in afternoon. rather sharp wind. Put in little calves and tied them up. TUESDAY, 25 Da finished drawing out up wood from bush, in forenoon. Plowing sod in afternoon. Annie Craig gave us a lesson and had dinner. Ma and I up to Wilfred Heseltine's funeral. beautiful bright clear day. rather cold wind. WEDNESDAY, 16 Da did the chores and plowing sod all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very foggy morning, but cleared off and sun came out bright. very fine. freezing hard at night. November THURSDAY, 17 1904 Thanksgiving Day Da choring round, clean and packing sawdust round water-pipes. couldn't plow frozen too hard. Mr. McEwing here asking hands to thresh. fine bright day, but cold, raw, east- wind FRIDAY, 18 Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing all day. Ma, Olive and I down to Drayton at night to hear the Scotch Company. Jessie MacLachlan, Young and McLinden queer day; hazy; few drops of rain in morning. lovely night. not so cold as yesterday. Concert was good. �SATURDAY, 19 Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing till about half-past three, then came home and plowed sod. Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Finished at McEwings. Did fine threshing. very smoky all day. warm. thunder and some lightning at night. looking like rain. Brock got pair of shoes at Hefkey's November SUNDAY, 20 1904 At home all day. very dull day. smoky, but mild. few drops of rain in morning. got colder towards and raining after supper. MONDAY, 21 Da plowing sod all day and done the chores. fine at times and then rather dull. ground is very dry. Harry Philp and Johnny Benson gone to London this morning. Both starting to work in freight- sheds. $1.35 per day. TUESDAY, 22 Da doing chores and plowing sod all day. Miss Craig came this morning and gave Olive a lesson. I too sick to take one. She didn't stay for dinner. rather dull in forenoon, but fine afternoon. Strong wind. November WEDNESDAY, 23 1904 Da doing chores and plowing all day. Bill Walker and Aunt Emma in this evening to say their mother was dead. rather dull day. slight bit of rain at night. looking like a storm all day. THURSDAY, 24 Da finished plowing the sod except the head lands. Ma and I over to Mrs. Henry Walker's funeral and down to Drayton from cemetry. very disagreeable day. rainy with scuds of snow in forenoon. turning colder after dinner with snow flurries. quite a fall of snow through the night. �FRIDAY, 25 Da cleaned up a grist of chop and did chores in forenoon. plowed the sod headland, brought young cattle off other place and brought up harrows in afternoon. I over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon. bright forenoon. dull and dark in afternoon cold wind. warmer at night. November SATURDAY, 26 1904 Da choring in forenoon, took grist to Drayton in afternoon. very heavy falls of snow at times all day. very stormy wintry night. Uncle Jim came up. SUNDAY, 27 Uncle Jim here for dinner. Ma and we children at Grandma's for tea. beautiful & bright all day. zero at night. MONDAY, 28 Da choring in forenoon. Da and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Conservative Convention in afternoon. J.P. Downey spoke. Jim Tucker received nomination. Da rode home with Jim Mitchell. quite a fine day. raw east wind blowing at night. November TUESDAY, 29 1904 Da choring in forenoon, then he, Wat, and Percy killed old black sow in afternoon. Miss Craig gave us our lesson and stayed for dinner. dull soft day. snow melted quite a lot. misting and rainy about dark. WEDNESDAY, 30 Da cut up pork and did chores in forenoon. Uncle Richard and he at Drayton in afternoon about Grandpa Philp's business. Mr. Loan not at home. Grandma and Miss McEchearn here sewing up lining for fur coat turned cold through night. snowed a little off and on to-day. Roads slippery. �December THURSDAY, 1 Da cleaning pens and doing chores in forenoon. Cleaned pig's head and tied up young cattle for first time to-night. Churned over two hours at butter this forenoon. rather stormy at times but not so very cold. 38 head of cattle to start winter with. December FRIDAY, 2 1904 Da choring in forenoon and at the bush in afternoon, chopping wood. Mr. North called this afternoon. beautiful clear day, but quite sharp. SATURDAY, 3 Da choring in forenoon, at Ezra Duekerings funeral in afternoon and round by Willie Wilson's for cheese cheques. Mr. Trelevean brought down our cheese this forenoon. a colored, 79lbs. Herb Page brought our milk tank up from Drayton to-night. Brock took Mark to Drayton to get shod this morning. beautiful fine day. quite frosty. Had a churning to-day, we couldn't churn. SUNDAY, 4 Ma and we children up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. snowed heavily for a while this morning, then was quite bright for a while, snowed again in afternoon. cold wind. December, MONDAY, 5 1904 Da choring in forenoon drawing up wood to thresh in afternoon with sleighs. rather mild in forenoon, turned colder and quite a heavy snow storm about milking time Colder towards night. �TUESDAY, 6 Miss Craig didn't come {written vertically on left side} Da choring and cutting up some wood to thresh. Norman Binning and a Mr. Moffatt here in forenoon. Moffatt hunting a farm to buy. We churned all day to-day. Butter must have been too hot. Ma put in cold water and leaving it stand over night. Isaac Hilborn here this forenoon. fine bright day, but looking like a storm to-night. stiff wind this forenoon Will Walker arrived home from West at noon. WEDNESDAY, 7 Da choring in forenoon, brought a load of rails from sideroad fence for wood for engine. at Drayton in afternoon. very blustry and stormy in forenoon. nice afternoon. quite mild but turning colder towards night. December CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 8 1904 Bill Barry at Mr. Burrows threshing all day. Da choring in forenoon and at threshing in afternoon. very stormy all day. Fierce wind and snowing quite heavily. FRIDAY, 9 Charlie Hilborn moved machine here about nine o'clock. Threshed all day. Children didn't go to school. Bill Gass and Herb. Brian came here for tea and stayed till about twelve o'clock. We had about twenty two men for meals. Beautiful all day, but quite sharp and cold. SATURDAY, 10 Finished threshing about two o'clock. Charlie left machine here. Bill Barry went home. Will Walker stayed and help do the chores and for tea. We cleaned floor and straightened up in afternoon. Beautiful, bright, clear day. But cold and frosty all day. �December SUNDAY, 11 1904 At home all day snowing all day not so very cold. MONDAY, 12 Will Walker here all day. Charlie and Hosheal here for dinner. Chopping grain all afternoon. Wat helping. snowing a little all day. rather cold wind. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. got red pig and hen feed. TUESDAY, 13 Da choring in forenoon, cleaning out pens in afternoon. Up to Uncle Rich'ds for ram lamb and brought down Uncle Rich'ds churn, but it no better than our own. Can't churn the cream. Miss Craig here and for dinner. Charlie here for breakfast and moved engine to Jim Cowans. cold day, snowing a little all day. moderated towards evening. December WEDNESDAY, 14 1904 Da choring in forenoon. He and Uncle Richd at Drayton in afternoon. Took down 17 chickens alive to H. Irvine. 6¢ cash 7¢ trade. mild day light soft, snow falling all day. Paid taxes $83.t Mrs. Burrows gave me 1/2 dz teaspoons. THURSDAY, 15 Will Walker came down this morning. Da and he choring and drawing out manure on to other place. beautiful fine day trees covered with hoar frost. quite sharp. FRIDAY, 16 Da and Will choring and drawing out manure all day. Da took home Uncle Richds churn and took up a crock of our cream to Aunt Emma beautiful bright clear day. �December SATURDAY, 17 1904 Will and Da finished the manure about four o'clock then straightening up round stables and putting away waggons. Olive and Brock at Drayton with cutter in afternoon beautiful clear day. rather raw east wind. Will went home to-night. Our young pullets laying now. Have had about a dozen eggs now. SUNDAY, 18 At Grandma's in afternoon rather raw cold day, but getting windy in afternoon. sleighing scratchy. MONDAY, 19 Da choring in forenoon, drawing away rail fence between orchard and sod field in afternoon. Olive and I over to Willie Craig's school entertainment in afternoon. Had tea at Mr. Craigs. Stormy at times in forenoon, very stormy, snowy afternoon, but not very cold. clear night. Les Waters and Rose Riddols married, tomorrow. December TUESDAY, 20 1904 Da choring in forenoon, finished drawing away fence in afternoon. very snowy till about four o'clock then it stopped snowing but drifting some. not cold. WEDNESDAY, 21 Da choring in forenoon. Helping John Walker cut wood in afternoon. Uncle Benson and Maggie here for a while in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. not bright, but scarcely any snow falling. rather sharp. Ria Walton marred to Hughie Miller. THURSDAY, 22 Da choring all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. quite a fine day. rather raw wind but soft. �School stopped for Christmas Holidays. December FRIDAY, 23 1904 Da choring in forenoon, cleaned pens and drew in some hay from the stack. Sam, Maggie, and Jack Benson in this afternoon. Left their cutter and took our cart home. Turned soft in the night and stayed soft all day. Roads just bare. Snow nearly all gone. Turned cold and freezing to-night. quite a wind. SATURDAY, 24 Da choring all day. Up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Craig brought over a piece of Beef in afternoon. Da walked to Drayton after supper. very raw east wind and cold. Da heard Charlie Wallis died this morning in Moorefield from" of "Galloping Consumption." Christmas Day. SUNDAY, 25 At home all day. Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. terrible stormy forenoon and very cold east wind all day December CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) Dec. 25 falling this year on a Sunday.) MONDAY, 26 1904 Da choring all day. Wat. over here at night very dull day. raw east wind. very foggy all day. sleeting at night very disagreeable day. Charlie Wallis buried to-day from Geo Bell's Old Mrs. Digby buried also. TUESDAY, 27 Da choring round all day. Took "Dicks" shoes off. Ice Storm through night. Every thing coated with ice. Kept up a drizzling rain almost all day. Ice off the trees by noon. Road are glare ice. very slippery. �WEDNESDAY, 28 Da choring all day. Terrible stormy, windy day. not so very bad in forenoon but got worse after dinner. very bad night. Sarah Hilborn married to Geo. Reilly. December THURSDAY, 29 1904 Da choring all day. very stormy all day, but calmed down at night. not so very cold. FRIDAY, 30 Da choring and shoveled snow away from pig-pen doors, then cleaned out pens. Uncle Willie arrived from Windsor on noon train. Here in afternoon for a while. very nice day. looking rather soft at night. Breeze balmy. SATURDAY, 31 Da choring in forenoon, cleaned hen pens in afternoon. We three down to skate in afternoon. Uncle Willie up a while in afternoon. Uncle Jim came up to-night. soft day. sleighing about done on this line. Mr. North came to fix pump. Here for dinner. Didn't fix it on account of wind mill pump leaking water into the well. For more information on Clara Philp, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1904 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>MEMORANDUM FROM 1903 == </pre> <p>This has been a very severe winter. Almost every day stormy and very cold. Thermometer been all way from zero to 36 degrees below. Saturday Feb 27 through the night was very heavy thunder and lightning and some rain. The following Sunday was quite soft. There was has been the greatest depth of snow this winter that had been known for years.</p> <p>The roads are as high as the fences and the snow is very deep in the fields.There is a good road on the river. Monday March 7 was the first mail from the south for about a week. There was scarce;y any traffic on the railroad the week before the seventh.</p> <p>July 1904 . Harry Lowes passed from first form to second with honors, at Arthur. Etta failed. Fred Gillie failed. Harry ranked third.</p> <p>Mr. Burrows put in 650 grafts for us this spring @ 3c a graft. He has had $10.00 and only 15 grafts are growing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 1904</span></h2> <p>Will and Da done up chores then Da took Will Walker home and then went up to see Uncle Richd. Ma and we children at Grandpa's for dinner Uncle Jim home. Ma took him down to the 4.44 train. very stormy foremoon quite fine afternoon. Trains all very late now on account of storms</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens all day. We thee children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very cold wind and little stormy this forenoon. Sharp and frosty.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8</span></h2> <p>Brock and I at Grandma's in afternoon. very stormy day, sharp cold wind, snowing hard at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 4 (4-362) 1904</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon Clara &amp; I washing fore, afternoon Robt took Clara to Drayton very bright day but cold thermometer 28 below zero</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (5-361)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring all day a little milder everything frosted over. I moping floor fore. Sarah Burrows here aft. little stormy at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Epiphany (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-360)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring all day and up to Richds evening with white {sow?) I churning,, some baking, and Ironing very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 7 1904</span></h2> <p>Robt choring all day I drove to Drayton aft. with 24lbs of butter @17c Harry &amp; Roy here for straw aft. rather fine forenoon, drifting and a little stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Robt. choring all day very heavy fall of soft snow Brock &amp; Celia at school I busy darning Clara came home with Burrows about six.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. very fine bright day. The snow is very deep on the roads and every where. Olive and I at Grandpa's at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 10 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma went down to Tom Hendersons for dinner. Home again about five. Then went to Rothsay to see May Gordon. Very fine day. not very cold. May had blood poisoning in her legs</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then took Clara to Drayton in afternoon beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon, then cleaned out hen pens. some snow falling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 13 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon and then drawing out manure in afternoon. Soft snow falling all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon then taking snow off sheep. house and barn, snow very deep on roof. terrible stormy day. Da to Drayton with Mr. Henry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure in afternoon and cleaning out pig pens. snowing all day. Nellie McKay died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 16 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon, then drawing out manure and cleaning pig pens and horse stable. Da went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara roads terrible bad. terrible stormy. Wm Gillrie died.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>We children at grandma's for supper. At home rest of day. bright day, but sharp</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, Clara got ride to Drayton with Chess Walker. Ma and Da at Nellie McKay's funeral, then at Grandpa's Philp, brought Violet home with them also cutter. beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 19 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring in morning, then drew out load of manure in afternoon and came up for we children to school. Strong last wind snowing. Violet here</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then ploughed road from sideroad in townline Mr. McEwing helped him and cleaning out horse. stable. soft snow falling all day. Violet here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da chorming in morning. Grandma walked up in morning and ma drove her home. She took worse through the night and ma went down about three. Da went for the doctor about five. Some better after that.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 22 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then he and Violet to Drayton in afternoon, and brought Clara home. Grandma some better. Soft, but rained steady from four to seven.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma went down to Grandma's in morning, then again in afternoon Grandma a little worse. Uncle Sam sent word to Uncle Jim. Mild in morning soft snow in eve.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Ma stayed Sat. night at grandma's and all day Sunday. Uncle Jim didn't come. Grandma not any better. Violet here. terrible stormy day. Da at Grandma's to night for a while. Mr. Lowry buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 23 1904</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim drove up Sunday Da choring in morning then took Uncle Jim to station. Ma stayed at Grandma's last night and all day to day. Violet and Clara here. Very sharp but bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma at Grandma's Clara and Violet baked bread and made butter. very stormy all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning In the afternoon drew out manure and took a jag of straw to Grandpa's. Ma there all day. Grandma some better. Beef ring supper at Tom Brett's. Some of us there. We are out of the Beef ring now. Beautiful day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 28 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning. Clara and Violet at Drayton. In the afternoon. Da over to Mr. McLavish to help raise the home. Grandma much better. Ma there all day. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took load of chop to Drayton in afternoon, Clara took Violet to Grandpa Philp's. Mable here for tea. Ma at grandma's some of the time to day then stayed all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, then took load out a load of chop in afternoon. Horses crowded, and up set load of chop. Brock and I to Drayton in aft noon. roads rather bad. Grandma a great deal better ma at home all day but went to grandma's in evening. Soft snow falling all afternoon. Da lost blanket and went as far as snow fence but did not get it. Uncle Willie came on night train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 31 1904</span></h2> <p>Clara and I at grandma's for dinner. Uncle Willie here {drawn circle with x through it} in afternoon and a while in the eve. At home rest of day. Soft snow falling all day but finer to wards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton in afternoon. very bright day but sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day and cleaning out pens. Herb Benson here for a while this evening. Uncle Willie here for an hour or so. Mr. North here for dinner. U. Willie at Drayton in evening to Masonic lodge. Very stormy in morning milder in aft.noon wo terrible stormy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 3 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. Brock and I down at grandma's for supper. terible stormy day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma and Uncle Willie at Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie here in evening. Very stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. I went to grandma's to help her get supper. Mr. Maxwell's there. Uncle Willie here in evening. Soft snow falling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 6 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring then went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Uncle Willie, Brock, and I at Drayton also. Trains blocked. Very soft day, raining in morning and very thick fog in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 7</span></h2> <p>Uncle Willie here for dinner. Ma and Brock down to grandma's in afternoon. Very mild and soft in forenoon but turned very stormy to-wards night. Olive 14 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out hen pens and pig pens. Clara at home. Ma at grandma's in evening. Bright but very sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY, 9 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring, then in afternoon took Clara to Drayton and Uncle Willie to station. Brought Jim Lowes back with him he stayed all night. Ma and Da and Jim Lowes over to Craigs at night. Bright but sharp little wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da choring. Jim Lowes here for dinner Da gave him Dick and the cutter. He went up to Gasses. bright but very sharp. Mr. Honor's sale.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring and taking seeds out of the barn and burning them. Ma up to grandpa Philps in aft.noon Da at Drayton at night. Ma down to grandma's. beautiful day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY, 12 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. jim Lowes came home with horses. Stayed all night. Brock and I went to carnival with Mr. MacDonalds got home about 12 o'clock. rather fine but cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da took Jim Lowes to station. Choring and went for Clara in evening. Da 41 years of age. Uncle Jim 31. strong east wind and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Brock, Clara, and I at grandma's for dinner and supper. rather fine in morning but turned stormy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 15 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Clara at home terrible stormy and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, then took Clara to Dayton in afternoon. very stormy, and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) WDNESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pig pens. bright but very sharp</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 18 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning up grain, Willie Walkers here in afternoon helping.Watt drawing out chop for us. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. east wind snow falling at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning up grain. Watt drawing out chop for us. lovely day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning up again. Watt drawing chop. Violet walked down to our place. Brock, Violet and I went down to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. beautiful day. sun shining lovely</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY,21 1904</span></h2> <p>Brock, Clara, and I at grandma's in afternoon. soft day. raining off and on all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da drove us to school in morning, came after us at night choring. terrible stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Da took us up to school in morning Ma took Clara to Drayton in afternoon, Da drawing out manure. storming in morning but calmed down some in afternoon. Da sold pigs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure Ma at grandma's in aft. very stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing out manure. Da at Drayton at night to lodge. rather fine day Jim Bready here {letter scribbled out} also</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing out manure rather fine day Jim Bready here {scribbles out letter} also Stanton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 27 1904</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing out manure. Cleaned hen and pig pens. Ma, Brock and I went to Drayton for Clara. Mrs. Gordon stopped sewing for a while. Fine in forenoon, colder at night. Mr. and Miss Duncan here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Ma and Miss Duncan stayed at Grandma's for tea. {large space between end of sentence and beginning of new} Rest of us at home. very heavy thunder and lightening with quite a bit of rain in night. very foggy this morning quite soft all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat took our eight pigs to Drayton this forenoon. Had to change sides with horses, forcrowding. Ma done chores this afternoon. Storm from the east all day. very fine hand particles of snow and blowing in every hole. quite sharp lightening and one heavy clap of thunder tonight. not a cold day, but very disagreeable day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 1 1904</span></h2> <p>Da did some of the chores then went to help Mr. Henry load some of his furniture finished his chores when he came home. I took Miss Duncan home about four o'clock. Dad and Wat took 2 bags of turnips to Drayton at night. stormy in forenoon, but turned out quite fine in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pig pens in afternoon. Mr. Corbitt the assessor here in afternoon.Grandma up here for first time since she was sick. very fine forenoon, but duller and a raw windthis afternoon. heavy thunder and lightening with some rain through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Da took children up to school and doing the chores. Terrible stormy day. The snow blows into every crevice High wind. Very hard on our barn roof. getting colder towards night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 4 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. Then he and Wat. wired the rafters on to the 'plate' of the barn. Then Da drew some manure. Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. very nice fine day. very bright at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure all day. At home all day. now east wind blowing, but quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. kind of rain and sleet sometimes soft snow east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March, MONDAY, 7 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pens all day. little fall of rain this morning. got very foggy after dinner. quite soft, but turned colder towards night. Da and Ma married 22 years to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores then helped Wat. take two head of fat cattle to Drayton. Ma went down after dinner and gave him a ride home. Quite a stormy wind, but very bright at times. rather stormy at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9</span></h2> <pre>Da choring in forenoon then took Red Polly over to Isaah Mitchells in afternoon. very blustry at times, but quite bright. drifting a little to-day. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 10 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took black sow up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. lot of snow fall and very stormy all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pens and drew out some manure. cold east wind. stormy this forenoon, but quite fine this afternoon. no trains moving to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Olive and I took uo two bags chop to Grandpa Philp's in forenoon. We three children at Drayton in afternoon. Cold wind, but very bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 13 1904</span></h2> <p>I drove Grandma up to church. Bob Gass and Maggie here for dinner and all afternoon lovely sunshine day. rather cold north wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores then took team up to Uncle Richds new home to thresh with herse power. cold bleak east wind and after dinner a terrible a blinding storm of snow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da got up about four o'clock this morning and done up the chores. then took team and went to thresh. Wat. done the chores at noon. gentle fall of snow this forenoon. quite fine this afternoon, but little colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 16 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Mrs. Drury here in afternoon to see about hay. quite windy, but very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Patrick's Day TUESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, till five o'clock, then a thick soft snow fell all night. not very cold. Daisy calved this morning heifer</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores in forenoon drawing out manure in afternoon drifting a little all day. not very cold. wind seems to be rising to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY, 19 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaning pens and drawing out some manure. Ma and I finished Olive's red dress. Had been making it over. very foggy morning. started to snow and storm in forenoon. stormed nearly all afternoon. rather now cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Willie Fair and Norman Binning here in afternoon for tea. Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. lovely bright day. rather sharp wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon very nasty day. very stormy at times. not cold. rather like sleet in afternoon. Don Henderson's father buried to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 22 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens and drawing out manure in afternoon. very foggy all day, but cleared off toward evening. wind went from east to west and it is getting colder. little rain in afternoon. very heavy thunder and lightening with rain in night. Clara 19 years old.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took out a couple of loads of manure before dinner, then drew out some after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowed here in afternoon and for tea. Will Walker and Herb Page here in evening for their money. Willie got $8.00 Herb $4 for a week. beautiful day very bright and thawing quite a bit. roads getting pretty soft. Ad. Flath's sale.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores and finished drawing out manure, also cleaned out pens. He left here about five and walked to town for Brock's boot. Home about half past seven. fine all day, but pretty dull towards evening roads very soft. punched full of holes and cut off badly. Grandpa's cow calved. Eli Mitchell finished drawing Grandpa's 12 cords wood.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 25 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning. Then in afternoon took Clara back to sew with Mrs. Gordon. Roads bad. Heavy mist all day and rained quite hard to-wards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. In afternoon took over big board to make ladder to Mrs. Burrows. Blustry and windy. Charlie Hilborn here in evening. gave him $10.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>I walked up to Grandpa Philp's in the after. noon, and rode back with Uncle Richard. At home rest of day. Brock at grandpa for supper. Squalls off and on all day. Clara did not come home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 28 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then took grandpa a stoneboat load of straw. Brock and I up to Mrs. Hilborn's field to skate at night. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure in after-noon. Emptied manure house cleaned out pens Soft snow falling in forenoon but cleaned up some in after.noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and shovelling snow away from the door in after.noon. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Clara sick with the cold. fine day- Roads bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 31 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, then killed two of our pigs, also two of Mr. Burrows at their place.Henry Hazeltine here for dinner. Foggyall day. Roads very bad. Miss Green left.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and cutting up pigs. Salted meat and packed it away in afternoon Over to Frank Page's for sausage machine in evening. Raining in forenoon, foggy and dull all afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning and cleaned out pig-pens. Then at Drayton in afternoon. Ma at grandma's in evening . Strong west wind and very blustry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 3 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma, Brock, and I up to Grandpa Philp's in after. noon. Da over to Mr. Burrows. very bright, but strong north wind. Eleanor Walker home for Easter Holiday roads bare in some places.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da choring, and drew out two loads of manure in forenoon, then drawing out rest of manure in afternoon. beautiful day, but rather windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then tapped six trees and shovelling snow at back door in aft. noon Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon, I up at Frank Page's in afternoon. Beautiful day. roads bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 6 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, and put on Grandpa's clock cords. Cleaned out pig-pens in afternoon rather fine but spitting rain in evening Set out Dahlias, pansys, asters in boxes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning and shovelling snow in afternoon. I walked to Drayton in morning stayed at Mrs. Henderson's for dinner, came home in afternoon with grandpa. Very foggy in morning, cleared up in aft. noon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring, and shovelling snow off bank in morning. Then took jersey to Drayton in afternoon. strong east wind dull in morning. Rained very hard about five.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 9 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning and salted meat. Went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Brought calf home from grandpa's. rather fine in morning, thunder shower at noon, dull at times in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da up to grandpa's in afternoon with cart. Ma and Brock at grandpa's in afternoon. soft snow falling all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took Clara back to Drayton. got home about one. Went up to Rothsay in afternoon. got 50 lbs Milverton flour, in to see grandpa Philp. grandma up here all day working at "Comferter." Miss Smilie teacher. Soft snow fell through night. Dull all day. Raining at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 12 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pns all day Grandma here working and "Comferter" Cold wind all day. snowing some.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, Went to drayton in afternoon with cart. Grandma here working at "Comferter". Dull at times, flurries of snow. Charlie Hilborn here are night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning then took over chop to Mr. Hirborns, Ma and Da at Mr. Duncan's at night. grandma here working at "Comferter". Snowing in morning, but cleared up in afternoon bright. Heavy frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 15 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in the morning. Mr. Henry here for seed oats. Gone to Hilborns for chop and took more over. Grandma up in afternoon. finished "Comferters." Very stormy day. snowing. East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Mr. Corbett here for dinner. Da took over chop to Mr. Hilborns. Ma, Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. Brought Clara home. Brock walked home. Brock and Clara at grandpa's at night. Roads rather bad. Bright but very cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock, and I at grandma's this afternoon. Clara, and I stayed for supper. nice day, but not very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Da and Clara went to Drayton in afternoon with team. Got horses show shod. Wilmott brought over bags of oats. fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Then at Drayton show in afternoon, got "Mark" shod. terrible cold stormy day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da took over Grace, Bute, and heifer over to moore-field. Watt helped. Harry and Charlie took Danie over. Da choring in the afternoon. Annie and Willie over in evening. very stormy in morning, but cleared up to-wards noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 21 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. hung up meat. beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, and chopping ice in front of door. Ma at Mr. J Riches in afternoon. east wind, but fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Fanned up Timothy, and seed oats, in afternoon. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 24 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock at grandma's for supper. I down in afternoon. Raining off and on all day. Heavy fog at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Went to Drayton in afternoon, got Dick shod and got clover seed from J. Riches. Paid Mr. Fisher for Dick. rather cold and raw but dry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da choring and filling up drain. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 27 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores in morning then took over three pigs to Moorefield. Ma went to Grandpa Philp's for dinner and also down to see Nell Gordon. Da cleaned up oats in aft. noon over to R. Lowes for goosewheat. Isiah Mitchell here fore white pig. Jas Tucker married. fine day- east wind</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da down with the waggon. Enpressed oats to Joe McCulley. Da down at Drayton at night. Nell Gordon married to Andy Anderson. Little showers of rain off and on all day. dull and rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da choring yester in morning. Took up load of shingles from Drayton to grandpa Philp's in afternoon. rather dull. raining off and on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 30 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores, then helped Watt take down two head of cattle in morning. Brock and I down in afternoon for Clara. Her last day at sewing. Da went to meet Uncle Jim at night. Showers now and then. Clara got new hat $1.35</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Jack Allen walked out for breakfast, had dinner and went up to Rothsay and back with Da Uncle Jim here for dinner. We at Grandma's for tea. Ma up to Uncle Richds in evening very fine afternoon. a little misty in forenoon. had strawberries for tea. Grandpa Philps cow very sick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Da started to work on land. cultivated and sowed wheat above Poplars on turnip ground. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's after tea. Their cow no better. Mr. Pickel in to see "Carrie" at noon. very fine day. quite warm in afternoon. Ma and Brock did chores in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 3 1904</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed wheat, then cultivating field over from house (for barley). Da went up to help fan up barley at Uncle Rich's at night. very hot Dr. Pickel up to see Grandpa's cow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Ma done the chores then went up for barley and sowed it also harrowed it. I at Drayton in forenoon. Violet here for tea, then Olive and I drove her home. Grandpa Philp's cow died to-day. very warm all day. (hot for this time.) "Elsie" colt 2 years old to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>Da went back on other place to cultivate. Ground none to fit. Jim Bready here for dinner on his first round. Travelling, {large space between words} this year. terrible hot day. not {arrow up- writer forgot word} much wind to-day. looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 6 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished cultivating first field on other place and worked up some ground in little patch in front for potatoes. Ma and Brock over to Graveyard in evening very warm day. ground works hard. Ma 41 years old. Da put young cattle out to brush this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da sowed the barley on other place (14 acres) and planted a few potatoes. Mr. Pickel here in evening to see "Mollie." Olive and Brock at Frayton in afternoon. quite warm and looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I at bush for flowers in afternoon. Mr. Craig here for dinner. quite fine till about four o'clock then nice little shower. cloudy with little rain in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 9 1904</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed what he sowed on Saturday. Then after dinner went to back field to cultivate quite showery this forenoon, but colder this afternoon, and quite fine. frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating on back field this forenoon, sowing oats, and barley (mixed) in afternoon. Mr. J. Henderson and Janet here for a while in afternoon. Cloudy all day. little splatter of rain at times. quite cool towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating in forenoon, sowing in afternoon Finished sowing the 14 acres to-night. rather dull this forenoon. quite bright in afternoon, cool. strong breeze. fine day for horses. cows went to grass.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 12 1904</span></h2> <p>Da went back and harrowed what he sowed yesterday. Came up and went back back behind Poplars to cultivate. Over to Mr. Shorts in evening. Jim Bready here. Ma, Brock and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon Fine day. good breeze. looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating this forenoon and sowing pease this afternoon. Harrowed it before he came up. Da has about 49 acres in to-night. Olive, Brock, and I up to Grandma Philp's in after-noon. quite heavy shower about five o'clock little showers on in evening. very warm at times. good breeze in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14</span></h2> <p>Da ploughed what he didn't get done in fall in field back of Polpars also sowed and harrowed it. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Drizzling rain all forenoon. fine in afternoon. quite cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 15 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children at Grandma's this afternoon. cloudy all day and quite cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod behind Poplars, all day. Jim Kitley's oldest boy (8 yrs) got killed with Quinns roller. J. Craig here in evening for four bags barley. very fine day for plowing. quite cold. misting at times. Milk waggon started this morning. going every other day. very heavy frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Bill Barry came here to build line-fence between Mr. Ewing and us. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. We cleaned two bed-rooms to-day. quite fine all day. very warm at times. Bill cutting and sharpening stakes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 18 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowed till about ten o'clock, then came in tagged sheep in afternoon. and cleaned pens. raining all day. heavier at night. Da drove Bill home about five o'clock and brought 50 lbs. of Wilverton. Bill was cutting stakes till rain came on.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da went back to bush and raised some Maple trees, before dinner. After dinner brought them up and filled in gaps along road. Jim Bready here. Da brought cow "Fancy" up from bush she calved there. misty, foggy, forenoon, clearer in afternoon Da planted some trees to-night. but very dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20</span></h2> <p>Da went back to bush and raised some little trees and planted them in afternoon. Mr. Burrows here grafting in afternoon. very windy. quite fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY, 21 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing back of Poplars. Dove to Drayton at eight, Bill Barry here at fence to-day. Mr. Burrows grafting in afternoon. Ma, Brock, and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Old Mr. Ridd buried. very fine day. quite hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da walked over to track in forenoon. Olive and I up to see Mabel in afternoon. threatening rain all forenoon, quite heavy showers in afternoon. very heavy rain at night; with heavy thunder and lightening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23</span></h2> <p>Da picking stones off meadow on other place. Mr. Burrows here grafting. little shower at noon. good strong wind. quite hot in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May VICTORIA DAY (DOMINION) TUESDAY, 24 1904</span></h2> <pre>Da went back and disced his seven acres back of Poplars. Bill Barry came to build fence. Da harrowed, the sod. Olive and I drove to Drayton and stayed with Maude Pallock over night. and went to hear 'The Finger of Scorn. quite bright. all day, nice breeze duller towards evening. We papered kitchen. </pre> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Da finished seeding to-day and harrowed it over. Bill Barry driving stakes. hot-day. very sultry at night. very strong breeze. A young Workman drowned at Riverbank.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating the corn patch and the little patch on other place. Jim Bready here. Bill Barry here fencing. very hot about middle of day. threatening rain all day. very bright heavy rain came on about five o'clock raining steady all evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May, FRIDAY, 27 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill sharpening stakes in the chip yard this forenoon. Bill working on line in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da drawing brush out of orchard and piling it up in afternoon. fine and bright, but cold. little showers at tea-time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Da picking stone off the meadow behind the Poplars. Bill building fine fence. Ma and Brock over to Grave-yard in afternoon Da went to Drayton after tea with team for a barrel of salt and cool oil. strong wind, hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. Ma &amp; we girls up to church in morning. Mr. E.H. Webber and Mark here for dinner. looked like rain in morning but Grandpa Philp not well. cleared off and was a lovely day. Miss Duncan and her father called in this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 30 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure in forenoon on to little patch in front: plowed it and harrowed it this afternoon and evening. Bill finished fine fence and started fence between two fields below orchard. fine all day but looked like rain this morning. Johnny Griffin died. rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Da took heifer down to Char. Stephenson's in morning. Then working at little patch and other patch on other place. Sowed mangels here in front; Went up to see Grandpa Philp and Bill went home. Bill working at fence. very cold strong wind all day. quite heavy rain all evening. Grandpa Philp not feeling well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. showery forenoon. brighter in afternoon but very dull and wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 2 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring round all day. Jim Bready here. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp. He is very weak.. dull all day. very heavy rain after dinner. showery in forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3</span></h2> <p>Old Mr. McNab buried to-day. Da drew out some manure out of the barn yard. getting ready for the wind-mill pipes to be run. Will Barry came after dinner to fence. Da up to see Grandpa Philp.very dull all forenoon. cleared at noon and came out very hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill gettting somemore stakes for fence. Bill finished that fence between the two fields. Ma &amp; Brock up to see Grandpa and took Bill home. Da drawing out manure out root ground up clay to pot under big tank. Olive &amp; I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night for wire. very dull morning. finer afternoon quite sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 5 1904</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Tom Henderson came out for dinner. Da and Tom up to Grandpa Philps in afternoon. Da and Ma up at night. Uncle Willie 36 yrs. old. very sultry but quite a breeze. Grandpa very weak. Takes scarcely any nourishment shaking of his feet stopped.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure on to root ground in forenoon. plowing some for potatoes in afternoon. scuffled the early potatoes in evening. Bill Barry and Hank McLaughlan here building fence on other place. Da gone up to help put Grandpa to bed. Mrs. Burrows and I up to see him this afternoon. sultry forenoon. cooler and not so bright after dinner. Gavin Montgomery here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed the potato ground. Then drawing out manure on to root ground. Da &amp; Herb fencing all day. stayed all night Da gone to Grandpa Philp's to-night. rather dull all day. quite cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning up old barn bottom for boys to run the fence. Bill &amp; Herb worked till noon. then went home after dinner. Da went to town in forenoon for some piping for wind mill. Over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon helping move old log house. heavy rain just at noon sort of a drizzle-drazzle day. Up to see Grandpa. He not nearly {finishes sentence on bottom line, and proceeds to make small reference to weather at end of line} cool evening as well as the night before</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Henry Heseltine here all day diggin for the windmill pipes but Weber never came Bill &amp; Herb finished fencing on other place to-night Built {large space between words} rods with what he done on this place. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Andrew Matchett here for led and took a pig to Rothsay for Henry from here quite fine at times. misty at times. Da up to Grandpa Philps at night (Roy Green) Leo Greens son buried. age 14. appendicitis.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Da went over to H. Hilborn's in morning to help move house. May Gordon came for him about {indecipherable} thought. Grandpa was sinking but he rallied. Ma &amp; Aunt Emma went up about eleven o'clock. Came home after dinner. Da went to Drayton for a water trough. Every one of us up to Rothsay at-night to see Aunt Eleanor. She drived on night train. Da stayed all night. We came home about ten. very fine day, cool wind. Grandpa very weak but can hear {abbreviation to missing word} well and speak a little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 11 1904</span></h2> <p>Da came home from Rothsay before breakfast. Worked the potato ground over again in forenoon. Ma and he cut the potatoes after dinner and we all helped to plant them. Had 10 rows and a piece. Da sowed a few turnips after supper then brought "Maud" of other place and went up to Rothsay. Ma, Olive, &amp; Brock at town after tea. Ms. Webber &amp; his father-in-lae here laying pipes in afternoon. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Da came home about eleven this morning. Grandpa just about the same. Wad Gordon &amp; Mrs. in for a while this forenoon. Mr. Duncan here in evening Da &amp; Ma went to Rothsay after tea. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da made trellis for wild cucumbers, then went over to spring {looth?} corn ground. Washed sheep in afternoon then hoed sow. thistle till milking time. I at Drayton in morning for wind mill supplies. Jack Allen here for dinner. very hot day. very heavy rain just after milking time with quite bit of hail. Da stayed all night at Rothsay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da spreading pile of manure in turnip field till noon. Mr. Job Roger came at noon to finish windmill. got along very well, laying pipes &amp; fitting taps. Ma helping. Up to Rothsay till twelve o'clock (night) very heavy rain at noon. cleared up and was bright, hot afternoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15</span></h2> <p>Da helping Mr. Roger set up the tank and filling in drains in afternoon with Motor. and went up again at night. very fine day. good wind. Wind mill filled tank full. Started to pump about eleven o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da took me to station. gone to O.A. College on excursion had a nice time. Jim Bready herer. Da drawing out manure after he came home. on to turnip ground. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Olive and Brock met me at station at night. Ma stayed up at Rothsay all night. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 17 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day on to turnip ground. Fixed check valve on pipe at noon, where engine draws water. Olive and I up to Rothsay after supper. Grandpa not out of bed till about seven at night and much weaker. Da did not go up tonight. Wilmot Drewery blasting some stone on other place at night. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da doing Grandpa Philps roadwork. He and Henry Heseltine sheared the sheep after tea. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day. Da did not go to Rothsay at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>O.B. Henry &amp; Leo Fisher herre to see leaking trough. Ma &amp; Brock up to Rothsay in afternoon. Da stayed up all night. S. Burrows here in evening. very warm day. automobile came from 10th con, and went up the {concession?} road. first I ever saw.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 20 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on root ground till about four o'clock, then went to Drayton to see about trough and got Dick shod on front feet. Went up to Rothsay at night. very warm till noon then little shower but came on quite heavily about three o'clock very sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing the root ground tonight. I up to Rothsay in morning. Grandpa put in bad night, nearly gone a couple of times. Da gone up to stay tonight: little shower this morning and very sultry. good breeze and bright afternoon. heavy rain at milking time. storm mud. have been very heavy down south.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Da turned furrow on tile at road then plowed and harrowed rape patch. Sowed the rape and harrowed it then harrowed turnip patch. Gone up to Grandpa's to stay up all night. very fine day, cool wind looking like frost. Orton's birthday. would have been 8 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 23 {drawn star beside date} 1904</span></h2> <p>Grandpa Philp died about half past five this morning. Da had stayed up all night and was gone half an hour when he died. Da went up after breakfast to help lay him out then he and Uncle Richd went to Drayton. Da down town for funeral cards at night and went up to stay all night. Ma, Olive, &amp; I up to Rathsay in afternoon. Violet came home with us. very fine day. strong wind and hot. Jim Bready there.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Da choring and 'dipped' the little white pigs. Went to Drayton after tea, then Ma, Violet, and he went up to Rothsay. very warm day. few drops rain at night. Ma and Brock at Drayton in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Grandpa Philp buried today. Went to E. Church then on to Victoria Cemetry between 70 and eighty rigs followed corpse. little shower this forenoon but turned out fine. Da up to hear Grandpa's Will read after the funeral.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 26 1904</span></h2> <p>At home all day. rather misty and foggy. cool. in morning, but cleared off and was bright. strong breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Da and Roy working on turnip ground all day. Da ridged up about thirty drills and sowed them after tea. Ma, Olive, and I up to Miss Stone's in evening. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>I went to town for turnip seed. Da finished ridging up turnips and sowed the turnips and the rape below thje turnips next to ditch. Aunt Catty and Violet went back to Island F. again. Da warned out hands to do road work at noon. very fine day, but looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 29 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and loaded up water trough. Taking it down to get lined. Went to Drayton after dinner to get the team shod. Also took the wool with him. Settled up some of Grandpa Philp's business. Went up to Uncle Richd for gravel box. rather dull forenoon. little shower in afternoon, and another about milking time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Started roadwork to-day. Percy McEwring here for dinner. Jim Bready here. Da up to Rothsay at night. fine afternoon very heavy rain with hail, thunder and lightening after dinner. little cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1</span></h2> <p>Da doing road work all day. Percy McEwring driving our team. He and Bill Barry and Jimmie Anderson here for dinner. Very heavy rain this afternoon colder and misty Old Burrows got our horse and buggy to go to Raymond's for bees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 2 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished doing road-work. Drawing clay from Hilborn's hill and widening road in hallow. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Duncan came over after tea. Brock and I cleaned out one hen house. fine, bright day, but cool wind. Percy McEwring 21 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Ma Miss Duncan, Olive, and I up to church in forenoon. At Grandma's in evening. very bright day, but cool wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing all day in those turnips in front of house. Ma up to Miss Stone's for Aunt Eleanor then they took Miss Duncan home after tea. little shower at noon. heavy rain at milking time. sultry in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESAY, 5 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to Drayton before dinner. Then Da scuffled the potatoes and what turnips are up. Da hoed garden potatoes and beans. Went to mill for grist after tea, then leveling some sods in front of the place. Ma Aunt Eleanor and Brock at town in afternoon. got crate straw berries $1.7. very fine day and pretty hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Da went to Drayton for the water. trough which was being lined. Filling in drains round the barn in afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and I up to Miss Stones and round by Rothsay this evening. quite heavy rain in morning looking like rain at night. very hot and sultry. Da and Ma over to see Hilda Lowes in evening. Mrs. Flath &amp; Morrow of Arthur operated for appendicitis. She came through operation all right.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow (on other place) all day. Ma and Aunt Eleanor over at Burrows in afternoon. Jim Bready here. Olive and I over to see how Hilda is She died at 20 minutes past eleven o'clock this morning. They could get no passage through her bowels. She was 9 years 8 months old. Aunt Emma and Mabel here in evening very fine day: quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July, FRIDAY, 8 1904</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow, in forenoon. Ma and Aunt Eleanor went to Drayton this forenoon to see Maria Flath and to get horse shod. Da Hoeing and scuffling turnips in afternoon. very fine day strong breeze. Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9</span></h2> <p>Da hoed five rows of turnips At Hilda Lowes funeral in afternoon. Olive, Brock, and I over in morning. I stayed and minded children while they went to funeral (Brett H) Ma came for me after tea. We called to hear how Elsie Ward came through operation. very heavy rain on about ten o'clock. rained very hard in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10</span></h2> <p>Sarah Burrows here for dinner. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. Olive and I took Aunt Eleanor up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea fine all day, but rather damp air.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 11 1904</span></h2> <p>Da moving round little trees all day. afternoon Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Finished hoeing turnips in forenoon. very fine day. We washed big washing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Da finished mowing round little trees and cut with the old mower the grass in front. Aunt Eleanor, Aunt Emma, and Mary here after tea. Will and Annie Craig here in evening terrible rain this morning till nine o'clock. fair the rest of the day. quite a lot cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Da mowing grass in orchard and put it up in cock this afternoon and evening. Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Olive and I over to see Miss Duncan and team this afternoon. Miss Duncan sent word away accepting a school at Madoc very fine day, but cool in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 14 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Uncle Richard moved Grandma Philp's body from the Old English Cemetry down to Victoria. E. E. Dales helped them. Got through about three o'clock Da mowing in the orchard all evening Mr Bready here for dinner. hot forenoon. little mist of rain in afternoon and spitting in evening. Heard Old Mr. Wm Allen was dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15</span></h2> <p>Da finished mowing orchard with scythe the then cut little piece below orchard and calf pasture with old mower. Ma and I went from here about half past nine, over to see Mrs. Charlie Woody and then round by Dick Lowes for dinner. Home about four o'clock. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds with pig very fine day with very high wind. looked like rain in morning. Olive baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry drawing in the little bits of hay that had been out. Ma and Brock drove Bill as far as Miss Stone's in evening. Ma went to Drayton for a new Deering Mower, and brought a hundred of flour also. Caught a stray swarm of bees in afternoon. Hived them into a box and turned it up side down in a board. very fine day. good strong wind. Heard Johnny Craig fell from an elevator at Regina and got hurt!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 17 1904</span></h2> <p>Brock 11 years old. {written slanted on left side of page} At home all day till evening then Da and Ma down to see Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. At six o'clock tonight the thermometer stood at 100. It was a very good wind but very hot and sultry. good breeze sprang up about nine to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill putting new mower together. Art Chapman and Wad Gordon helping. Started to cut in field next to J. Walker raked and put up what was cut before dinner. Mr. R. J. Kemp called this evening Da and Will went to Drayton at night New mower went fine. very hot day. Thermometer stood at 102 at six o'clock to-night Olive not feeling very well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 19</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting that field and raked it before dinner. He and Bill finished putting it up this afternoon and evening. quite warm forenoon, but quite a bit cooler to-night. Jack Allen went out west {side thought using { symbol} Brock at Drayton this forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 20 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drawing hay all day. Brock drove horse to draw off. I went up for Miss Stone this morning then Ma, Olive, and her at Drayton in afternoon. Olive drove her home Brock went to Drayton for new hay fork rope. Men had big trouble with new rope twisting. very fine day. with good breeze cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill filled driving-house loft. then drawing into farm. Jim Bready here on his last round. little sprinkle of rain this morning, but turned out quite fine. Had raspberries for first time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22</span></h2> <p>Finished drawing hay out of field next to Walker then started to cut back of Poplars. Bill mowing fence corners. Raked some after dinnr and put up what was raked. Ma took Olive to station this morning She gone to Guelph. quite fine all day. but looking like rain in evening. Bibbie Wilson here for straw for C. Stephenson</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 23 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens then scuffled a few turnips. He and Brock hoeing. Da banked up the potatoes after tea. Roy oiled the wind mills to-night. little rain falling almost all day, but not enough to stop work. dull and cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24</span></h2> <p>Ma, Brock, and I up to church in morning Uncle Benson here for tea. quite cool in morning. rather cloudy looking like rain in evening. hot in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill {^ sign} Barry and Brock hoeing turnips till noon then cutting and putting up hay back of Poplars. I went up to Miss Stones for Goose. berries. Mr. Craig here in evening for grain. very nice day rather cloudy at times. little rain in the night. very still day wind mills barely moved.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 26 1904</span></h2> <p>Bill and Brock worked {^ sign} till noon at turnips Da worked till about nine o'clock then went out and finished cutting and raked up what hay was down Then he and Bill put it all up this afternoon. very fine day with little more breeze than yesterday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill hoeing till nine o'clock then went over on other place and cut hay till noon. Raking and putting it up till about five o'clock. Came on a little rain, but a big storm went round. Hoeing after tea. Brock at Drayton in morning. Got terrible black about half. past seven. Very fine lightening, but not much thunder. Quite a big rain. It was a very wild looking night for a while.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28</span></h2> <p>Bill went home with Johnny Brooks this morning. Da cleaned out pens then hoeing turnips till milking time. Finished the turnips. He and Ma paris greened the field potatoes after tea. Dave Corbett called in to see hogs. Dull forenoon, but cleared off in afternoon. Thundered quite heavily all night, raining when we got up this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 29 1904</span></h2> <p>Da went out and finished cutting on other place, this forenoon. Bill came and they were raking and putting it up all afternoon, and evening. I drove Mrs. Bill Barry and Hattee Holmes home after tea. They had been here berry picking. Ma went down to meet Olive She came home from Guelph. Had a fine time. very fine day. quite cool, but bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30</span></h2> <p>Percy and Ross McEwing and their team here drawing hay off other place and staking it between house and barn. Bill Barry drove our team. Ma and Isaac Hilborn on stack. Left about a couple of loads in field. Ma and Brock left Bill part way home. Sandy Loan here at noon. Ma and Uncle Rich'd went to Drayton at night about Grandpa Philp's business. very fine all day, but looking like rain on in afternoon. Mr. Worth called in for a few minutes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 31</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to Miss Stone's after tea Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. She has a very sore eye. a couple of little showers this forenoon, but good wind this afternoon dried it off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 1 1904</span></h2> <p>We finished haying to-day. Mr McEwings team and three men helping also Mr. Jack Walker this afternoon. Bill Barry here. Mrs. Walker and Alvin here this evening. We built two stacks in yard to day, and put the last two loads in the barn. very fine day, good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2</span></h2> <p>Ross came up after his waggon and helped unload the two loads in the barn. Ma and Bill raked down the hay stacks and fixing round them. Then took some straw up to Miss Stone's and over to Rothsay with Bill in afternoon. I went up for Miss Stone this forenoon and she and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Ma &amp; Uncle Rich'd at Drayton in after evening. Ma round by Mr. Duncans. Dull forenoon bright afternoon. Aunt Eleanor and May Gordon gone to Leland F.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da brought hay rake off other place, then helping Mat. at the hay all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 4 (214-149) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da over helping Mat finish haying this forenoon. Then Bill Barry came over and they filled up some chop and went to Drayton with it in afternoon. Brock drove Bill part way home after tea. very fine day. quite a good breeze</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5 (218-148)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling turnips and hoeing some all day. Olive and I picking berries this forenoon. Ma paris-greening field potatoes. very fine day. good breeze. quite warm. Ma went back for Bid.{^ sign} afternoon. She calved on other place</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (219-147)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night for twine. very fine day. cool wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 7 (220-146) 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma Olive and I up to English Church this morning. At home rest of day. quite fine forenoon, but cool wind. heavy rain this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (221-145)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock took "Femie" fat cow, over to Moorefield, then got out binder before dinner Started to cut barley next to sideroad. shocked barley after tea. Olive and I down to see Winnie after tea. very fine day. good breeze. at Berry Bush in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (222-144)</span></h2> <p>Da chored round for an hour then went out and shocked up barley, then finished cutting the barley. Put it all up this afternoon and evening. Olive and I at Drayton this morning. Mary Philp here this afternoon. frost last in night. quite fine day, but looking a little rain. Dick Henderson and Polly Oxby married at the farm, at three o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 10 (223-143) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da single ploughed the summer fallow on other place to-day. Da rode "Mollie" over to Javier Montgomerys after tea. Olive up to see Minnie Walker this afternoon big thunder storm and rain came on about ten o'clock forenoon little rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (224-142)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing turnips and sow thistle patches all day. Ma, Olive and I at Berry bush in afternoon. Brock and Grandpa over at Uncle Benson all day. I went to Drayton after tea for Maude and Beckie Pallock dull misty forenoon, but turned out very fine in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (225-141)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing over rails and trash from fence {^ sign} on other place all day. Olive, Beckie , Maude and I up to Rothsay in afteroon Then took the girls home after tea. very fine day, but looking rain at night. quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 13 (226-140) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned pens and trimming spruce trees, between the rains. Had quite heavy shower at breakfast, and a very heavy rain after dinner. terrible heavy thunder and very sharp lightening , rumblings of thunder all day Uncle Jim came to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (227-139)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner At home all day. very foggy morning, but cleared off and was very fine. rather cool wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15 (228-138)</span></h2> <p>Da over helping Bensons boys build raise their barn. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Marie Black came here after tea, to stay all night looking like rain and thundering. It rained through the night. very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 16 (229-137) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da gone over to Bensons again to-day. John Walker went with him. Olive and I took Marie home after tea. Heavy rain about milking time this morning. Quite a shower his afternoon , with heavy thuner and lightening. quite foggy at night and cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (230-136)</span></h2> <p>John Walker came up for some oats. then Da cleaned out the pens. Drawing rails up to the house in afternoon. A.S. Loan called this afternoon. Da went to Drayton to-night. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (231-135)</span></h2> <p>Percy, Ross and team here till noon drawing barley. Ma and Mr. McEwing finished drawing it at milking time then down helping McEwing shock barley. John Walker here till noon. Mrs. Bill Pallock and Mrs. Logie here all day. very fine day. Barley in good shape.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 19 (232-134) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing rails to house till milk-ing time, then helping John Walker draw his barley. Ma and Grandma over to Mr. McLennans for dinner. quite fine forenoon, but turned very dull with rain east wind. Started to rain after milking. I picked wild plums to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (233-133)</span></h2> <p>Da up to Uncle Richds with Old Jam. Sow in forenoon. Threshing at Isaac Hilborns all afternoon. Down to Drayton at night. very dull forenoon. misting at times. very heavy rain through night and this morning about milking time. Cleared off this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (234-132)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down about ten o'clock, stayed for dinner and till three o'clock. Mr. F. Page amd Mr. I. Craig here for tea. Ma, Brock and I up to Uncle Rich'ds for an hour or so. very fine day, quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 22 (235-131) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da loaded 8 {forgotten number placed above line a bit} hogs and took them over to Moorefield this forenoon. Took grist of chop to Drayton in afternoon. George brought Miss Duncan over here to-night. terrible heavy rain about milking time this morning. very fine rest of day. quite a frost through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (236-130)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing rails from other place in forenoon. Cutting Spring wheat in afternoon Has to cut it all one way. Miss North came here about eleven o'clock stayed for dinner and went up to Dave Corbett's with Ma and Miss Duncan this afternoon. Mr. North here for tea. Olive and I drove Miss Duncan home to-night. very fine day. quite hot in middle of day. Will Walker started for Carberry, Man. On an excursion.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (237-129)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry shocked at the wheat till the dew went off, them Da finished cutting it at noon. Shocked the rest after dinner, then went to cut oats in summer fallow field. very fine day, but looking a little like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 25 (238-128) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cutting oats till noon. Quite a shower at dinner time. Went out about three this afternoon and cut till seven o'clock. Bill shocking it. Da and Bill gone over to a flax bee at Mr. Craig's after tea. Tea. man, Mr. Fielding called here to night. very dull forenoon. very strong wind all afternoon and evening. quite cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (226-127)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting oats in back field on other place. Bill shocking. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Aunt Eleanor came here to-night. very fine day. quite strong wind and quite cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (240-126)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting on other place at noon then went back and he and Bill shocked up what was down. Then they went back and started to cut oats back of Poplars. Ma, Aunt Eleanor and Brock at Drayton this afternoon. Mad Gordon here for dinner. Mrs.Coulter (Joe Gordon) died this morning. very fine day rather cool breeze. not looking so fine to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 28 (241-125) 1904</span></h2> <p>Ma and Aunt Eleanor went to the grave-yard this forenoon. Johnny Wells here for dinner. Minnie Noecker and her mother here to see Auntie for a while this afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rich here this afternoon and for tea. Ma and Auntie over to Mr. Craig's this evening with Willie's Kodak very fine day. strong wind, but looking like rain to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (242-124)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill cutting and stooking oats behing Poplars till noon. Then drew Loose wheat and one load of oats off other place. Da over to Drewry's , but didn't see any men. Ma Aunt Eleanor and I drove to Mrs. Wm. Coulter's funeral off noon train/ Auntie went home with Aunt Emma. very fine day , but cool breeze. Fine harvest day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (243-123)</span></h2> <p>Mr. McEwing came up after breakfast and Da and Bill took team and went to help draw his barley. Aunt Eleanor started for Los Angeles via, London. Uncle Richd took her to station. very fine day , but looking like rain. beautiful day for harvesting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 31 (244-122) 1904</span></h2> <p>Mr. McEwing and Ross here with their team also Lony Lunz, and drew the first oat field off other place. Drew four loads out of field next to bush back field after tea {"back field after tea" written ontop of scribbled out line} Came in with last load about nine o'clock. very dull for a while this forenoon, but cleared off and turned out a very fine day. looking like rain to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 1 (245-121)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill down to Mr. McEwing's threshing till about three o'clock then Da took team to Drayton to get them shod. just got three shoes on Carrie, Mr. Jarneau very busy. Bill went with Da to Drayton and went home from there. very sultry day. foggy all day and very dull. enough rain early in morning to stop Mr. Webber called in evening. ( harvesting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (246-120)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and straightened up drivinghouse in forenoon. Drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill and putting it in front of 16' space doors. Young Waters here in evening for Spavin Cure. very sultry day, thundering at noon, breeze sprang up was very hot till milking time, Quite a little shower then very foggy forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 3 (247-119) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Percy cutting with two binders, back of Polpars. finished at noon. Ross and Bill Barry stooking after dinner , Da and Bill and team drawing in at McEwing's. Olive &amp; Ma drove Bill part way home. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, but very windy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (248-118)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to Bob. Gass's this afternoon. very fine day . a little dull in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 (249-117)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry drawing in all day at Mr. McEwing's . I went to Drayton to meet noon train. Got word from Mr. Bready for Ma to go to Toronto. dull in morning, but turned out very fine. Mr. Craig here for bag of oats.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 6 (250-116) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drawing in at Mr. McEwing's all day. I took Ma to station this morning. She gone to Toronto Exhibition, and staying at Jim Bready's. Had company down with Annie Craig. very fine day. quite cool in morning. very warm for spells this afternoon. finished harvest</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (151-115)</span></h2> <p>Mr McEwing's three men and two teams here to-day. Also Jack Walker and Wat Burrows and our team and Bill barry. finished drawing oats off other place and finished oats back Poplars about five o'clock. Little shower then. Had tea, then Da did chores. Mrs. J Walker stayed with me to-day. Bill Barry went home. quite sultry in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (252-114)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill, all day, and filling it in round big tank and in 16 ft. space. I at Drayton in afternoon. very dull all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 9 (253-113) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da brought up a load of clay, then at Mr. McEwings till noon. Da and I up to Old Mr. John Corbett's funeral. Home about three o'clock, then Da at McEwing's till about nine o'clock. McEwing's finished harvest to-day. very fine bright day.flies bad on horses.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (254-112)</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children taking up the field potatoes in forenoon. Da picked them over out of waggon and put them into roothouse. Where the tops of potatoes were dead. there was a terrible lot rotten. Ma came home at noon. Mr. McEwing drove her out from Drayton. Had a fine time. Da at Drayton at night. very fine from about eleven o'clock. very foggy for a while in morn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (255-111)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone this afternoon. Strong wind, quite sultry started to rain about six o'clock. rained quite a shower in night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 12 (256-110) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da gang {dot in middle} plowing all day in first field on other place. Used three horses. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. Ma called to see Mrs. Burrows. She fell getting off train last Friday night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (257-109)</span></h2> <p>Da gang. plowing all day. very fine day, strong east wind. Old Mr. Tom Mitchell {^ sign} is very sick. little frost this morning</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (158-108)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up barn floor then cleaned up a grist of chop and went to Drayton, got Wallie and Dick shod. Brought home 3 baskets Tomatoes, 3g Peaches and 2g Plums, which came from Guelph. very dull cold day. rained steadily from six oclock in morning till ten. Lot word Joe Chambers and Rachel Longmine were to be married to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 15 (259-107) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da over to H. Hilborn's this morning then gang. plowing till noon. Charlie came over after dinner and saved up all olf rails and old timbers. finished about five. Hosheal Hilborn, Wat, and Mr. McEwing helping. very fine day. cold morning Da piling wood in wood house at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (260-106)</span></h2> <p>Da gang {dot in middle} all day on other place Piling wood after supper, into wood shed. Dave Corbett here to see lambs and hogs. Ma presering peaches. {starts on new line} quite fine day till about five then got quite dull and looking like rain. {new line, starts sentence halfway through page} very riany day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (261-105</span></h2> <p>Da finished gang {dot in middle} plowing at noon then harrowed it over in afternoon. Brock at Drayton this forenoon for coal oil. Ma and Olive at Drayton this afternoon. Mrs. Jack Walker here this evening asking me to help her get ready to thresh. beautiful day. quite hot this forenoon and this bad on horses. good breeze this afternoon. Mrs. Leo Bell died in Rothsay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 18 (262-104) 1904</span></h2> <p>We at Grandma's this afternoon. Hewrb Page here. {starts new line} very dull rather misty towards evening.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (263-103)</span></h2> <p>Da took four hogs and some lambs over to Moorefield in forenoon. He and Ma at Mrs. Leo Bell's funeral in afternoon. Bill Barry came here to stay all night. {large space between end of sentence and beginning of next} I down helping Mrs. J. Walker bake for a threshing. {starts new line middle of page} very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (264-102)</span></h2> <p>Da started to gang- plow back of Polpars Bill Barry at John Walker's threshing till about four o'clock then started to work on fence from house up to side road. along the sideroad I helping Mrs. Walker all day. very misty and foggy but came on a heavy rain in forenoon. cleared off this afternoon and turned very cool. looking like {finishing sentence below "like"} frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 21 (265-101) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da gang plowing all day. {start sentence next line}. Bill wokring at fence till noon then went home. very fine day. bright but cold wind. very hard frost last night. freezing good to to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (266-100)</span></h2> <p>Da gang {dot in middle} plowing till about three o'clock. Bill working at fence, then both at Mr. McEwing's threshing. I at Drayton this afternoon. Sara Burrows rode with me. Mr. Mason came here at noon and took photos of the old house and barn. {start sentence next line halfway through the page} very fine bright day. hard frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (267-99)</span></h2> <p>Da finished gang. plowing and harrowed over the field once .Harrowed it again in afternoon. Bill working at fence all day. Ma and I raised garden potatoes and picked the green potatoes tomatoes {written darkly "bold like"} Ma gone to WorkmanLodge at night. {double space} quite fine but got cloudy in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 24 (268-98) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill cleaned out pens in forenoon. {double space} cutting stakes on other place till about four oclock , then came on a heavy rain. heavy rain in morning and again at night. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Ma drove Bill home after tea. {indented space} not a cold day , but very strong wind and quite dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (269-97)</span></h2> <p>Olive at church with Grandpa's {double space} Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone {double space} in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Richds {double space} rather dull at times , quite foggy {double space} in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (270-96)</span></h2> <p>Da started to {^ sign} simple plow in second field on other place. He and Bill went to Drayton after dinner to get plow coulter sharpened and Bill got a tooth pulled. Bill building fence. {starts sentence on new line- halfway through page} very fine nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 27 (271-95) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill at Mr. Morrisons {double space} threshing all day. Ma and I at Drayton {double space} in afternoon. I ordered a hat and brought home a couple of coats from Irvine's {starts sentence new line mid page} very fine day. {double space} Mr. Tom Mitchell died this morning {start sentence new line right hand corner} Age 67 years.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (272-94)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. {double space} Bill working at fence till half past {double space} three then gone to Mosser's threshng {double space} very fine day , but looking like {double space} {sentence next line mid page} rain to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (273-93)</span></h2> <p>Da plowed till eleven o'clock, then came in {double space} wet through. Some very heavy rains this forenoon. Bill at Mr. Walker's threshing till noon then went to funeral. Da at the threshing till four o'clock, then plowing. Ma and I at Mr. Tom Mitchell's funeral. very large funeral. {large indent} quite fine {double space} afternoon. strong wind. very sultry day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 30 (274-92) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. I went to Drayton this {double space} morning and took back other coat to Irvine's and paid for one I kept. $10.00. I brought Janet Henderson home with me. {start sentence new line with indent} terrible windy day. nice and {finish sentence new line, under "nice and"} bright. {new sentence on new line} Mr. Lanton here for Da to see his horse. Page's here asking hands to thresh to-morrow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 1 (275-91)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill working at fence all day. Page's not threshing. Olive went down for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson this morning. Brock went away after breakfast for Bill but met him coming. {start sentence new line} terrible wind all day and all night but it has stopped to-night. Mr. Henderson went from here over to Mick Lowes this forenoon, came {^ sign} back about three.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (176-90)</span></h2> <p>Mr.s and Mrs. Lowes came here from church {double space} for dinner. Uncle Willie here for dinner He came up last night and rode home with Mr. McEwing. Brock bro drove Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hernderson home after tea. {start sentence new line with indent} very windy cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 3 (277-89) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill Barry at {double space} Page's threshing till about three o'clock, {double space} then finished side road fence up to back of Poplars. Uncle Willie and I at Drayton this afternoon. misty in forenoon, {indent} quite fine at times. cold wind rather {finish sentence underneath last two words} dreary</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (278-88)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing sod field all but headlands. Ma, Olive and Brock down to Show in afternoon. I couldn't go , my eyes were sore. Olive and Ma had tea with Mrs. Gordon , and went to Concert. Uncle Willie and I went to concert at night. dull all day. misty in forenoon quite cold afternoon. {start sentence after double space} Harold Jarvis, Cameron, Mrs. McIvon. Craig &amp; M. Buchlen {finish sentence underneath} artists at concert.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (279-87)</span></h2> <p>Da plowed headlands in forenoon. {double space} cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Willie went to Guelph on the 4.44 train. quite heavy shower in forenoon {double space} misty at times and cold wind {double space and indent} blowing. {indented space} very dull and dreary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 6 (280- 86) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da discing all day on summer. fallow. {double space} Mr. R. R. Hambly and Mr. Hamilton here {double space} for tea. Mr. Hamilton is a Life Assurance Agent. Know Uncle Jim well. {start sentence on new line} Had our first fall of snow this afternoon very cold and dreary. Bill Barry got "Dick" to drive to Arthur Show. cows in all night {finish sentence underneath} for first time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (281-85)</span></h2> <p>Da finished discing and started to harrow {double space} the summer fallow. Bill brought horse back this morning. very hard frost last {double space} night. cold day , but quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7 SATURDAY, 8 (282- 84)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing sod in forenoon Mr. North came in after dinner and waited till rain was over. Quite a heavy rain after dinner. Olive and Brock at town in afternoon. Da couldn't harrow , so rode Wollie over to Hugh Montgomery's. {start sentence new line with indent} Roy here and oiled windmill. {start sentence new line with indent} very sultry at times and quite {finish sentence new line mid page} foggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 9 (283-83) 1904</span></h2> <p>{double space and large indent} At home all day {double space and large indent} very foggy. dull day. started to {double space with indent} rain about five o'clock. Had a heavy rain {double space} rather raw east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10 (284-82)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing rails from round line {double space} fence {^ sign} on other place an round cross fences till about four o'clock , then started to plow behind Grandpa's driving. house sunshine at times. little showers in afternoon. Very heavy rain at six o'clock very sharp lightening. {double space} very sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (285-81)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. I up to Miss Stone's and Aunty Jass's in forenoon. {double space} dull all day. {large indent} rather cold wind. {double space} I took Miss Stone up 4 doz. Eggs, but could {double space} not get any crab-apples at Aunty Jass's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 12 (286-80) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring round in forenoon. He and {double space} Ross measuring the pasture field next {double space} to Walker. Too wet to plow. Mr. Craig here also Mr. Loan, called in afternoon. steady rain all night and on into the forenoon. very dull all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13 (287-79)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. I at Drayton {double space} in afternoon. I got proofs of our pictures {indent} from Mr. Mason. (house and barn {written ontop of "good"} very good. {start sentence middle of page} dull forenoon , but turned {double space with large indent} out very fine day in afternoon. {double space and start sentence mid page} quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (288-78)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing behind driving house and started to plow in the little field over this way. {new line} Rev. Naftel and his sister called {new line and indent} this afternoon {new line and indent} beautiful fine day , lovely and {finish sentence under last words} bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 15 (289-77) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Brock took plow-coulter to get sharpened, in morning. Olive and I up to Charlie Walkers for crab-apples in forenoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Got Work shod. Round by Mr. Duncan's with books. {new line with indent} beautiful sunshiney day. raised out Dahlias. {start sentence new line with large indent} quite warm frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16 (290-76)</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children up to church in {double space} forenoon. Winnie, Ross and I went over {double space} to Lion , but there was no church, so we {double space} went up to Rothsay. beautiful day and {double space and large indent} lovely moonlight night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (291-75)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod on other place all day. Brock up to Bob Jass's for some wheat after school. {new line} beautiful day. quite hot, but looking like rian. hazy round bush Burrows old mare "Nell" was in our place this morning , so Da took her over home. Wat gave her to Jack Irvine a year ago, and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 18 (292-74) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing in that little {double space} field about three o'clock , then went back next to line fence , one home place to plow pea-ground. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. {double space} Beautiful day. hot in middle of day. {double space} Joe Davidson's sale this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (293-73)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Ma up to Miss {double space} Stones in forenoon. { start sentence after double space and large indent} very hot day. rather cloudy {double space and large indent} about sunset.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (294-72)</span></h2> <p>{large indent} Da plowing all day {double space with indent} Ma and I baking. {double space and indent} fine all day but not so bright {double space and indent} as day before. few drops rain {finish sentence on line below directly underneath} at noon. turned cooler at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 21 (295-71) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing back by line fence about half-past ten this {smudged "t"} morning. Cleaned up some grist and took it to Drayton this afteroon. I baking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. fine forenoon. quite a heavy shower at milking time. not nauch rain here in afternoon, but Ma got wet going to town. {town written directly under last two words}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (296-70)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure from yard {double space} down next to bush. Ma and Brock cleaned {double space} out hen houses.raw and cold with {double space} scuds? of snow and rain. {start sentence new line} Uncle John brought a marble slab which Mr. Kemp left in Rothsay for us. {start sentence new line} Old Mrs. Tucker died yesterday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (297-69)</span></h2> <p>{double space} at home all day. {double space and start new line with indent} Da up to se Bill Barry {double space and start new line with indent} at night. {indent} cold all day {double space and new line} with flurries of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 24 (298-68) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da topped the few mangolds and turnips in front. Then harrowed them out. He and Bill Barry drew in two loads before dinner. Da and Ma at Mrs. Tuckers funeral in afternoon Very large funeral. Bill drew in the turnips and took Grandpa down a load. {start sentence new line} cold, hard frost in night drizzling and raining about noon. quite fine afternoon. {large indent} raining again to night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (199-67)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill topping, harrowing out, and drawing in the turnips all day. {large space} Brock at {new line} Drayton in morning for beef.Miss SMillie and Lizzie Hilborn here for tea. {start new line} very fine day for taking up roots. very strong wind this forenoon and quite cold. {double space and start new line} Tax collector left Tax Receipts $83.64. {cent sign}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (200-66)</span></h2> <p>Da and bill toppping turnips all forenoon.Da harrowed them out and drew in one load this afternoon. Bill went away about three o-clock with Dick and buggy for a stove at J. Dowlings. {indent} Winnie Walker here this afternoon. {indent} Heavy snow storm flury of snow in forenoon also one at milking time. very sloppy under foot. quite cold. Put little claves in to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 27 (301-65) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pig-pens, then went out and started to get turnips into rows, but soon came in again, as it was to wet and muddy. Bill went home this morning. Da harvested the sun flowers this afternoon dull day. rather bright in forenoon but did not dry up any. There was quite a fall of snow in the night and it didn't melt away much.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (302-64)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry working at the turnips {double space} all day, drawing in. Mr. J. Henderson left {double space} Janet here on his way to Teviotdale and called {double space} for her in the afternoon. very fine bright {double space} day. looking rather cloudy in west {finished sentence directly underneath and write new sentence continued on following line} to-night. Annie Craig's Concert.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (303-63</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill finished turnips in afternoon then helped Mr. Burrows take in a couple of their loads. They finished theirs. Brock and Bill brought in cabbages and carrots while we milked. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine bright day but cold wind. (Mrs. Woody Carrie Gordon) {Carrie Gordon written directly under Mrs. Woody} died at yesterday Friday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 30 (304-62) 1904</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I went over to Zion {double space} Church, in morning and went to Dick {double space} Lowes for dinner and afternon. {double space and start new line} very beautiful day. quite cold morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">"Hallowe'en" MONDAY, 31 (305-61)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. {double space} Ma and I went {^ sign} down to grave-yard to Mrs. Woody's {double space} funeral, were also down town. {double space and start new line} very fine bright day , but cold wind. {double space} Pretty ahrd frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November ALL SAINTS DAY (Quebec) TUESDAY, 1 (306-60)</span></h2> <p>Da at Isaac Hilborn's threshing all day. {double space} Bill Barry drawing out manure until {double space} half-past five then went home to go to Orange Supper. {new line} foggy and misty in moning , but {double space} turned out very fine and quite warm. Old white sow has 8 little pigs in Polpar Bushes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 2 (307-59) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. Hilborns threshing till {double space} about eleven o'clock. then cleaned out stable. Drawing manure in afternoon. Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing all day. Da and Ma went to a Tory meeting in Drayton to-night.. {start new line} beautiful day. quite hazy and warm like Indian Summer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Election Day THURSDAY, 3 (308-58)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure in forenoon. At Mr. McJavish's threshing and over to votre in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Grandma and I at Mrs. Gordons all day, getting her waist into shape. rather foggy morning but cleared off and was lovely day. Da gone to Drayton to hear returns of Election. Bill fivis. hed {^ sign} threshing at Uncle Richds about two o'clock. {start on new line with indent} The Laurier Government was sustained with big majority Mc. Towen defeated. Martin elected. {elected written directed under Martin}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (309-57)</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing out manure from manure house , and started to draw out of shed. Bill at Charlie Walkers threshing and Wilmot Drery to. day. stayed over night. I over looking for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. very fine day. quite smoky. misting at night and very dark. {start new line} Milk drawing stopped for this year. Will Walker 20 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 5 (310-56) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. Finished taking it out of shed , except about one load. Bill at Henry Hilborn's threshing all day. Brock took down a couple bags choip and plow coulter in morning. Went after coulter in afternoon. Annie Craig here for tea. quite fine day. rather dull at times. little skiff of snow. cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6 (311-55)</span></h2> <p>We children up to English Church to {double space} hear Orange Sermon. Went to Miss {double space} Stone's for dinner. {double space new line} lovely day. cold north wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7 (312-54)</span></h2> <p>Da finished a piece of plowing back of Polpars, in forenoon. {large space} Started to plow sod in field next to road, below over orchard fence. {large space} I working at Grandma's waist. {new line and double space} lovely bright day. hard frost {double space} this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 8 (313-53) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da took a grist of chop to Draytons in {double space} morning. Plowing sod in afternoon. {double space} Annie Craig gave Olive and I music- lessons this morning. She stayed for dinner. Just a beautiful day. So bright and clear.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (314-52)</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat killed little pig this forenoon. Wat here for dinner. Frozen too hard to plow this forenoon. Da plowing in afternoon. {new line} Cut up the park after supper and salted what there was. {new line} I finished Grandma's waist. {new line with indent} beautiful bright clear day. {start sentence new line in middle of page} hard frosts at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (315-51)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pig-pens and centre cow. {double space} Stable, also took last load out of sheep. {double space} house , in forenoon. Burned big bush pile and tried to plow , but it as froze too hard. {new line} beautiful clear day. thawing very slowly. rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 11 (316-50) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores. Brought five heifers {double space} from other place and put them in stable. {double space} John Walker came for his black calf. Da fixing chech value at the duck trough, so it cannot freeze. beautiful day. a little cloudy at times, cold wind. Roads in fine shape. so hard and dry. Bill Barry at Page's threshing all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (317-49)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out hen pens in afternoon, then went up to Mr. Walkers for a box of sand for hens. May Gordon brought Eleanor Walker here this morning, then Olive and I wlaked up to Uncle Richds with her after supper. Brock over to see Charlie Wallis in Moorefield all forenoon and for dinner. very Strong wind rather searching, but beautiful bright day. Bill Barry at F. Page's {large indent} threshing till noon. They finished.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13</span></h2> <p>Henry Hesel time's oldest boy died from appenditices about 4.O.W. Da and Ma over to Bob Mitchell's {double space} this afternoon. Sarah and Mrs. Burrows {double space} here in evening. very windy and got colder towards night. flurries of snow through night and this afternoon. {afternoon written directly underneath last two words}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MODNAY, 14 (319-47) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing up {double space} wood from bush in afternoon. I went to Drayton this forenoon to get seats for concert. Olive and I up to Miss Stone's to a quilting. Home about eight o'clock. rather dull forenoon, but turned out fine in afternoon. rather sharp wind. Put in little calves and tied them up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (320-46)</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing out up wood {double space} from bush, in forenoon. Plowing sod in afternoon. Annie Craig gave us a lesson and had dinner. Ma and I up to Wilfred Heseltine's funeral. {double space} beautiful bright clear day. rather {double space and start setence halfway through page} cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (321-45)</span></h2> <p>Da did the chores and plowing sod {double space} all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. {double space} very foggy morning, but cleared off {double space} and sun came out bright. very fine. {double space}freezing hard at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Thanksgiving THURSDAY, 17 Day (322-44) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring round, clean and packing sawdust round water. pipes. couldn't plow {finished sentence directly underneath} frozen too hard. Mr. McEwing here asking hands to thresh. {double space} fine bright day, but cold, raw, east- wind {writes wind directly under east}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (323-43)</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing all day. {double space} Ma, Olive and I down to Drayton at {double space} night to hear the Scotch Company. Jessie MacLaughlan, Young and McLinden over day; hazy ; few drops of rain in morning. lovely night. not so cold as yesterday. Concert was good.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (324-42)</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing till about half-past three, then came home and plowed sod. Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Finished at McEwings. Did fine threshing. very smoky all day. warm. thunder looking like rain. {new line} Brock got pair of shoes at Hefkey's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 20 (325-41) 1904</span></h2> <p>{skips first two lines} At home all day {double space new line} very dull day. smoky, but mild. {double space} few drops of rain in morning. got colder towards and raining {new line directly below last tww words} after supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21 (326-40)</span></h2> <p>Da plwoing sod all day and done {double space}the chores. fine at times and then {double space} rather dull. ground is very dry. {double space} harry Philp and Johnny Benson gone to London this morning. Both starting to work in freight- sheds. $1.35 per day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (327-39)</span></h2> <p>D doing chores and plowing sod all day. {double space} Miss Craig came this morning and gave {double space} Olive a lesson. I too sick to take one. She {double space} didn't stay for dinner. rather dull {double space} in forenoon, but fine afternoon. {finish sentence on new line about halfway through page} strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 23 (328-38) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da doing chores and plowing all day. {double space} Bill Walker and Aunt Emma in this {double space} evening to say their mother was dead. {double space} rather dull day. slight bit of rain at {double space} night. looking like a storm all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24 (329-37)</span></h2> <p>Da finished {^ sign} plowing the sod except the head {double space} lands. Ma and I over to Mrs. Henry Walker's funeral and down to Drayton from cemetry. {start sentene new line} very disagreeable day. rainy with scuds of snow in forenoon. runing colder after dinner with snow flurries. quite a fall of snow through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (330-36)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and did chores in forenoon. plowed the sod headland. brought young cattle off other palc and brought up harrow in afternoon. I over to H. Hilborn's in afternoon. bright forenoon. dull and dark in afternoon cold wind. warmer at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 26 (331-35) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took {double space} grist to Drayton in afternoon. {double space} very heavy falls of snow at times {double space} all day. very stormy wintry night. {double space} Uncle Jim came up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27 (332-34)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner. Ma and {double space} we children at Grandma's for tea. {double space} beautiful &amp; bright all day. {double space and start new sentence under "all day"} zero at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (333-33)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Da and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Conservative Convention in afternoon. J.P. Downey spoke. Jim Tucker recieved nominaiton.Da rode home with Jim Mitchell. quite a fine day. raw east wind {thick smudge through "wind"} blowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 29 (334-32) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then he, Wat, and {double space} Percy killed old black sow in afternoon. {double space} Miss Craig gave us our lesson and stayed {double space} for dinner. dull soft day. ssnow melted quite a lot. misting and rainy about {finish sentence under last two words} dark.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (335-31)</span></h2> <p>Da cut up pork and did chores in forenoon. Uncle Richard and he at Drayton in afternoon about Grandpa Philp's business. Mr. Loan not here sewing up lining for fur coat {finish sentence on next line} turned cold through night. snowed a little off and on to-day. Roads slippery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (335-31)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning pens and doing chores in forenoon. cleaned piog's head and tied up young cattle for first time to-night. churned over two hours at butter this forenoon. {indent} rather stormy at times but not so very cold. {double space} 38 head of cattle to start winter with.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 2 (337-29) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and at the {double space} bush in afternoon, chopping wood. {Start new line, and double space} Mr. North called this afternoon. {start new line and double space} beautiful clear day, but quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (338-28)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, at Ezra Duckerings funeral in afternoon and round by Willie Wilson's for cheese cheques. Mr. Trelevean brought down our cheese this forenoon. a colored, 79lbs. Herb Page brought our milk tank up from Drayton to-night. Brock took Mark to Drayton to get shod this morning. beautiful fine day. {start on new line in centre of page} quite frosty. {start on new line} Had a churning to-day, we couldn't churn.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (339-27)</span></h3> <p>Ma and we children up to see {double space} Miss Stone in afternoon. {start on new line and double space} snowed heavily for a while {double space} morning,then was quite bright for a while, snowed again in afternoon. {start new line, approximately 3/4 through page} cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December, MONDAY, 5 (340-26) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon drawing up {double space} wood to thresh in afternoon with {double space} sleighs. rather mild in forenoon, turned colder and quite a heavy snow storm about milking time. {new line, start about halfway through page} colder towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (341-25)</span></h2> <p>Miss Craig didn't come {written from bottom of page to top vertically} Da choring and cutting up some wood {double space} to thresh. Norman Bimming and a Mr. Moffatt here in forenoon. Moffatt hunting a farm to buy. We churned all day to-day. Butter must have been too hot. Ma put in cold water and leaving it stand over {written boldly} night. Isaac Hilborn here this forenoon. fine bright day, but looking like a storm to-night. stiff wind this forenoon Will Walker arrived home from West at noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (342-24)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, brought a load {double space} of rails from sideroad fence for wood for engine. at Drayton in afternoon. very blustry and stormy in forenoon. nice afternoon. quite mild but turn-ing colder towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 8 (343-23) 1904</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry at Mr. Burrows threshing {double space} all day. Da choring in forenoon and at {double space} threshing in afternoon. very stormy {double space} all day. Fierce wind and snpowing quite {double space and finish sentence directly under last two words} heavily.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9 (244-22)</span></h2> <p>CharlieHilborn moved machine here about nine o'clock. Threshed all day. Children didn't go to school. Bill Jass and Herb. Brian came here for tea and stayed till about twelve o'clock. We had about twenty two men for meals. {start sentence on new line and large indent} Beautiful all day, but quite {new line large idnent} Sharp and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (345-21)</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing about two o'clock. Charlie left machine here. Bill Barry went home. Will Walker stayed and help do the chores and for tea. We cleaned floor and straightened up in afternoon. Beautiful, bright, clear day. But cold and frosty all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 11 (346-20) 1904</span></h2> <p>{double space} At home all day {start on new line and double space} snowing all day not so very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 12 (347-19)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker here all day. Charlie and {double space} Hosheal here for dinner. Chopping grain {double space} all afternoon. Wat helping. {new line double space} snowing a little all day. rather cold wind. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. got red pig and then feed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (348-18)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaning out pens in afternoon. Up to Uncle Rich'ds for ram lamb and brought down Uncle Rich'ds churn, but it no better than our own. Can't churn the cream. Miss Craig here and for dinner. Charlie here for breakfast and moved engine to Jim Cowans. cold day, snowing a little all day. {start new line and in middle of page} moderated towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 14 (349-17) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. He and Uncle Richd at Drayton in afternoon. Took down 17 chickens alive to H. Irvine. 6 {cent sign} cash 7 {cent sign} trade. {start on new line} mild day {^ sign} light soft, snow falling all {double space} day. Paid taxes $83.t {double space} Mrs. Burrows gave me 1/2 dz teaspoons.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15 (350-16)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down this morning. Da {double space} and he choring and drawing out mannure {double space} on to other place. beautiful fine day {double space} trees covered with hoar frost. {new line about middle of page} quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (351-15)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and drawing out manure all day. Da took home Uncle Richds churn and took up a crock of our cream to Aunt Emma beautiful bright clear day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 17 (352-14) 1904</span></h2> <p>Will and Da finished the manure about four o'clock then straightening up round stables and putting away waggons. Olive and Brock at Drayton with cutter in afternoon beautiful clear day. rather raw last wind. Will went home {start on new line at end of page} to-night. Our young pullets laying now. {start on new line} Have had about a dozen eggs now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 18 (353-13)</span></h2> <p>{double space} At Grandma's in afternoon {double space and indent} rather raw cold day, but getting {double space and indent} windy in afternoon. {new line and double space} sleighing scratchy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (354-12)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing away rail fence between orchard and sod field in afternoon. Olive and I over to Willie Craig's school entertainment in afternoon. Had tea at Mr. Craig's. {new line} Stormy at times in forenoon, very stomy, snowy aftrernoon, but not very cold. clear night. Leo Waters and Rose Riddols married, tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 20 (355-11) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, finished {double space} drawing away fene in afternoon. {double space} very snowy till about four o'clock then it stopped snowing but drifting some. not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (356-10)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Helping {double space} John Walker cut wood in afternoon. Uncle Benson and Maggie here for a while in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. not bright, but scarcely any snow falling. rather sharp. Rio Walter marred to Hughie Willer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (357-9)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma and I at {double space} Drayton in afternoon. {new line and double space} quite a fine day. rather raw wind but soft. School stopped for {finish sentence mid-way through page} Christmas Holidays.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 23 (358-8) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned pens and drew in some hay from the stack. Sam, Maggie, and Jack Benson in this afternoon. Left their cutter and took our cart home. Turned soft in the night and stayed soft all day. Roads just bare. Snow nearly all gone. Turned cold and freezing to-night. quite a wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (359-7)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Craig brought over a piece of Beef in afternoon. Da walked to Drayton after supper. very raw east wind and cold. Da heard Charlie Wallis died this morning in Moorefield from "galloping Consumptions."</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ChristmasDay. SUNDAY, 25 (360-6)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Olive and I at {double space} Grandma's in afternoon. terrible stormy forenoon and very cold east wind all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) Dec. 25 falling this year on a Sunday.) MONDAY, 26 (361-5) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Wat. over here {double space} at night {new line and indent} very dull day. raw east wind. very foggy all day. sleeting at night {large indent} very disagreeable day. Charlie Wallis buried to-day from Leo Bells Old Mrs. Digby buried also.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (362-4)</span></h2> <p>Da choring round all day. Took "Dicks" {double space} shoes off. Ice Storm through night. Every thing cold coated with ice. Kept up a drizzling rain almost all day. Ice fell off the trees by noon. Road are glare ice. very slippery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (363-3)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. {new line and double space} Terrible stormy, windy day. not so very bad in forenoon but got worse after dinner. {new line and in middle of page} very bad night. {new line} Sarah Hilborn married to {new line 2/3 in page} Leo Reilly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 29 (364-2) 1904</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. {new line and double space} very Stormy all day, but {double space and indent} calmed down at night. {new line and double space} not so very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (365-1)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and shoveled snow away from {double space} pig. pen doors, then cleaned out pens. {double space} Uncle Willie arrived from Windsor on noon train. Here in afternoon for a while. very nice day. looking rather soft {start middle of new line} at night. Breeze balmy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31 (366)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned hen pens {double space} in afternoon. We three down to skate in afternoon. Uncle Willie up a while in afternoon. Uncle Jim came up to-night. soft day. sleighing about done on this line. Mr. North came to fix pump. Here for dinner. Didn't fix it on account of wind mill pump leaking water into the well</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8d454f384b0f791379fe69d486798dc5.pdf a01dc4a60a05e827cd477bf932720229 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75e21f02c3083b9752bd785fe55527b7.pdf 985ad73f1d307173772096bb80501eb4 PDF Text Text Clara Philp (1885-????) 1903 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Printed} - Daily Journal 1903 Written by C. Philp {Printed} - CALENDAR FOR 1903. {Printed} DOMINION DIARY DAILY JOURNAL ...FOR... 1903 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED 64 & 66 FRONT STREET WEST, TORONTO {Printed over 2 pages} - STERLING EXCHANGE {Printed over 16 pages} CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS, THE FRENCH TREATY {Printed over 9 pages} - Banks in Canada with their Agencies. {Printed} - CANADIAN COMMERCIAL AGENCIES., SYNOPSIS OF FISHERY LAWS., ABSTRACT OF ONTARIO GAME LAWS. {Printed over 2 pages} - Postal Information. {Printed over 3 pages} - Mercantile Law. {Printed} - Sittings of the Courts. {Printed over 2 pages} - VALUE OF FOREIGN COINS IN CANADA FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES., FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS. {Printed} - FIRE INSURANCE. {Printed} - LIFE INSURANCE. {Blank page} �{Printed} - ..Diary for 1903.. Notes for 1903 {Blank page} January THURSDAY, 1 (1-364) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and cleaning up the barn floor. Mr. Duncan here for dinner. Olive and I up at Grandpa Philp's for dinner. very fine bright day. FRIDAY, 2 (2-363) Da choring in forenoon, cleaning pens and getting ready for Fisher to come to chop. He brought down the machine this evening. soft balmy day turning to rain at night. SATURDAY, 3 (3-362) chopping here all day. Herb Page, & Watt B. helping. Olive and I at Drayton in aft. very soft snow falling morn. little snow aft. Sunday, 4 (4-361) Ma drove Grandma up to church in forenoon. At home rest of day. very mild day thawing all day. January MONDAY, 5 (5-360) 1903 Da choring and over to vote about four o'clock. Da and Watt at Drayton at night, very fine day. Jim Mc Ewing and Ed. Gainer for commissioners Geo. Dickson elected for Reeve. W.W. Scott, Geo Brooks, John Philp and Old Mr. Wetzel for Council men. TUESDAY, 6 (6-359) Chopping here all day. Herb & Watt here helping. very fine in forenoon, but turned rather stormy in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 7 (7-358) Finished chopping here at noon and moved to Burrows. Da and Herb there in afternoon. Wat here in forenoon. Snowing all day and very stormy Mr. F. Page brought our two pair of sleighs from Drayton. They were made in Goldstone. �January THURSDAY, 8 (8-357) 1903 Da and Herb choring in forenoon. Both at Mr. Burrows chopping in afternoon. Miss North here over night. Sara Burrows here in evening. cold day and rather stormy. FRIDAY 9, (9-356) Da choring in forenoon, Herb at Burrows in forenoon. Da helping Fisher move home afternoon. Da and Ma over to Oyster Supper held at Will Walker's for Beef Ring at night. home about two o'clock had fine time. we number 20. very stormy all day, but calmed down a little towards night. SATURDAY, 10 (10-355) Da and Herb choring all day. Herb went home about four o'clock. He got $10. Da went to Drayton in afternoon. cold day rather stormy Sunday. 11. 11-354 We children at Grandpa's for tea. very stormy all day. January MONDAY 12, (12-353) 1903 Da choring all day very cold and very stormy all day. TUESDAY, 13 (13-352) Da choring in forenoon, then killed 22 hens and took them to Drayton in after noon. Got $5.58¢ for them very cold and a little stormy to-day. roads rather heavy. WEDNESDAY, 14 (14-351) Da choring in forenoon and scraped the snow out of the barn-yard. Willie, Annie, Jennie and Mr. Craig & Miss Burt, here at night. a little stormy but got stormy towards morning. January THURSDAY, 15 (15-350) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and over to Old Mr. T. Cowan's funeral afternoon. He died election day. rather mild day, but roads pretty full. This sideroad pretty bad. FRIDAY, 16 (16-349) �Da choring all day, and cleaning out pens. rather stormy at times but kind of mild. SATURDAY, 17 (17-348) Da choring in forenoon and helping Uncle Rich'd raise the mast of his windmill. Harry here after dinner for chop and ladder. Ma Brock and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. very stormy at times. Sunday. 18. 18-347 Da and Ma and Grandpa Philp's afternoon very fine day. January MONDAY, 19 (19-346) 1903 Da choring in forenoon. Took home Grandpa's chop and brought home a load of rails. very fine bright day. TUESDAY, 20 (20-345) Da choring in forenoon and started to draw manure on to other place. I at Drayton in afternoon. roads real good, but rather raw wind. very bright. WEDNESDAY, 21 (21-344) Da choring in forenoon, then after dinner took out one load of manure. then went over to help raise the mast of Henry Hilborn's windmill. very mild day, but foggy. January THURSDAY, 22 (22-343) 1903 Da choring in forenoon, and drawing manure in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd got old Perkin sow. Miss North and her father here for tea. pretty fine day. little snow falling. FRIDAY, 23 (23-342) Da choring in forenoon, and drawing out manure, in afternoon. I at Drayton in afternoon for my waist. very bright day, but sharp and cold. SATURDAY, 24 (24-341) Da choring and taking things out of henhouse into driving house. very cold and stormy. Tom Miller came here from MacArthur's party for breakfast. �Sunday. 25 25-340 At home all day. very mild all day. January MONDAY, 26 (26-339) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Mr. Duncan here for a while in afternoon. bright day, but raw east wind blowing Mr. L.A. Voecker died this evening. TUESDAY, 27 (27-338) Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. very soft day. misting at noon and night. Da and Ma went down to Mr. Voeckers in evening. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn here in evening and asked us to go to carnival, on Thursday. WEDNESDAY, 28 (28-337) Da choring in forenoon. I went up for Grandpa Philp in morning. He stayed for dinner, then Da took him to Mr. Voecker's and then up home. Da cleaned out pig pens after he came home. very soft day. roads pretty soft. Da helped coffin Mr. Voecker. casket was metalic lined and weighed 400 lbs. Da stayed all night at Mr. Voecker. January THURSDAY, 29 (29-336) 1903 Da choring in forenoon. Both at Mr. Voecker's funeral and to Drayton in afternoon. very large funeral. It stretched from his gate to cemetry. very foggy all day, almost rain at times, warm and thawing. very damp air. FRIDAY, 30 (30-335) Da choring all day. terrible stormy day. but not very cold. Perkin sow had 10 little pigs living. Black sow had 8 little pigs living. SATURDAY, 31 (31-334) Da choring in forenoon, cleaned out pens and went to Drayton in evening. little stormy in forenoon, but lovely bright afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Booth died to-day. Joe Mc Donald's baby died in Hospital in Guelph, yesterday. February. Sunday, 1. (32-333) �Ma, Olive, and Brock up to Mr. Mc Donald's in forenoon. Da and Ma down to Arthur Booth's in afternoon. rather nice forenoon, but very damp and foggy in afternoon. February MONDAY, 2 (33-332) 1903 Da choring and cleaning pens. Ma and I up to Joe Mc Donald's baby's funeral in afternoon and down to Drayton. very nasty day. heavy showers at times very foggy & soft. very high wind in evening. TUESDAY, 3 (34-331) Da and Ma went to Mrs. Booth's funeral in morning. Da done chores in afternoon. Mr. North and Miss North here for tea. rather raw wind, but mild. nothing falling till night, then a sleet falling. got our music lesson. WEDNESDAY, 4 (35-330) Da choring in forenoon and brought in two loads of rails. sleeting in morning. very fine at noon. terrible stormy in afternoon. February THURSDAY, 5 (36-329) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and took team to Drayton to get them shod, afternoon. very stormy all day FRIDAY, 6 (37-328) Da choring in forenoon and helping draw ice in afternoon. Burrows boys brought up a few blocks at noon. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine day. little stormy. SATURDAY, 7 (38-327) Olive 13 years old. Da choring in forenoon, and drawing in ice, in afternoon. Burrows drawing also. Mr. John Lowes brought Mrs. T. Henderson and Janet here in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night and brought Mr. Henderson out. lovely day. very bright day. not cold. Sunday. 8 (39-326) �Da and Mr. Henderson up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very stormy all day but not cold. February MONDAY, 9 (40-325) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and helping Burrow's boys pack away the ice. Uncle Willie came off noon train. He up here in afternoon. I drove Mr. Henderson as far as Voecker's, then Ma took Mrs. Henderson over to Dick Lowes. rather stormy at times. looking soft. TUESDAY, 10 (41-324) Da choring and helping finish pack ice and cleaned out pens. Olive and I went to carnival with H. Hilborn's at night. Had fine time. Uncle Willie here for tea. very fine day. rather mild. Burrows sow had 10 pigs. WEDNESDAY, 11 (42-323) Da choring all day (not feeling very well) Uncle Willie here in afternoon. heavy fall of very soft snow since eleven o'clock. February THURSDAY, 12 (43-322) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. Mr. and Miss North here for tea. Uncle Willie here for a while in evening. rather soft snow falling in forenoon. rather fine in afternoon. FRIDAY, 13 (44-321) Da choring in forenoon, and drawing manure in afternoon. Uncle Willie and I at Drayton in forenoon. I got pair Hockey skates and boots. lovely bright day but raw wind. Da 47. Uncle Jim 30 years old. St. Valentine's Day SATURDAY, 14 (45-320) Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Ma and Uncle Willie up to see Aunty Gass. We children to Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Jim came home at night. very fine bright day. Jim Bready and Mr. Stanton here. Sunday 15 (46-319) �At home all day. Uncle Jim and Will here for dinner. rather stormy all day. (Uncle Willie had been at Baking for over a year now.) February MONDAY, 16 (47-318) Da choring in forenoon and cleaning pens and drawing manure in afternoon. Willie Walker and C. Hilborn came here in afternoon to cut wood. Uncle Jim went home. Uncle Wilie here in afternoon. very clear air and cold. Andy Marrow died Sunday. to be buried Thur. TUESDAY, 17 (48-317) Da took Uncle Willie to station, then choring and drawing manure. Willie and Charlie here for dinner and tea. Frank Page's got our stock rack. very cold but bright, rather stormy at night. WEDNESDAY, 18 (49-316) Da choring all day. Boys not here. very stormy and very cold all day. February THURSDAY, 19 (50-315) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out pens and went for load of wood to bush. stormy forenoon. fine afternoon. but cold. Boys not here to-day. FRIDAY, 20 (51-314) Da choring in forenoon and drawing up wood from bush. Boys here cutting to-day. Olive came home from school sick. pain in bowels. very fine day. not nearly so cold. SATURDAY, 21 (52-313) Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out pens in afternoon. At Drayton at night. Boys here cutting wood. rather cold and pretty stormy. Mr. Corbett here in afternoon to see pigs. Sunday 22. (53-312.) I drove Grandma up to church in morning. Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very bright day but keen wind tracks filling up fast. �February MONDAY, 23 (54-311) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Boys here cutting wood till about three o'clock, when they had to go home to fix windmill. I up to a party at Uncle Richd 's at night. Mr. Mc Ewing's called for me. Home about half past three. Quite large crowd about sixty. pretty stormy at times but not cold. TUESDAY, 24 (55-310) Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys not here to day. very fine day. not cold. WEDNESDAY, 25 (56-309) Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. Ma down to see Mrs. Henry in afternoon. very fine bright day. February THURSDAY, 26 (57-308) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. lovely bright day inclined to be soft. FRIDAY, 27 (58-307) Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. I at Drayton in morning. started to sleet about eleven o'clock and kept it up off and on all day. Mrs. Fred Flath died this morn. SATURDAY, 28 (59-306) Da choring and drew out a little manure and cleaned the pens. Willie here this forenoon then went home. very foggy morning started to rain about noon, then turned to soft snow. high wind at night. March. Sunday 1. (60-305) Da and Ma over to Mrs. Flath's funeral in afternoon. very stormy at times but not very cold. Da & Ma went to Mr. Duncan's after funeral. March MONDAY, 2 (61-304) 1903 �Da choring, cleaning out pens and drawing out manure. F. Page got a pig here to-day $11.00 Boys here cutting wood. light snow falling all day. not cold TUESDAY, 3 (62-303) Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. Olive and I went to Hockey Match between Listowel and Drayton, with Hilborn's. Drayton scored 4. Listowel 3. very fine day, but mild. WEDNESDAY, 4 (63-302) Da and Harry Philp took 13 pigs to Moorefield this morning. Da choring and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Boys not here to-day. I took Grandma to Drayton in forenoon. very fine day, but pretty soft. March THURSDAY, 5 (64-301) 1903 Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here to-day. Miss North and Carrie here for dinner. Pages boys brought back fanning mill. soft snow falling all day. little colder to- night. FRIDAY, 6 (65-300) Da choring and finished drawing out manure. Boys finished cutting wood at night. They have cut 35 cords. paid them $14.00. cost of cutting wood $17.50. I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day and very bright and mild. SATURDAY, 7 (66-299) Da choring and walked to Drayton after dinner. Da and Ma 21 years married to-day. Old Wm Wells buried to day. very foggy all day. misting in forenoon. heavy rain off and on all afternoon. very dull, miserable, dirty day. Sunday, 8. (67-298) Uncle John and May Gorden here this afternoon and for tea. At home all day. soft snow like rain this morning. little colder this afternoon. March MONDAY, 9 (68-297) 1903 �Da choring in forenoon, then took cart and went to Palmerston for flour. Brought one hundred with him and payed for four hundred more. roads bad. lot of snow in some places. bare in others. raw east wind but bright fine day. Jas. Gilmore here looking at calves. TUESDAY, 10 (69-296) Da choring in forenoon and carrying chop off barn floor into bins. Mabel Philp and Maggie Mc Kee here to spend the afternoon. foggy in forenoon. quite steady rain in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 11 (70-295) Da choring in forenoon and sawing up some rails and cleaned up chip yard. Henry Heseltine here for dinner. dull all day but nothing falling. H.O. Gillrie's sale. March THURSDAY, 12 (71-294) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and went to Drayton to get medecine for young Faney. she is sick. Jacob Corbitt, assessor here in afternoon. Hosheal Hilborn here for iron pots to make maple syrup. dull all day. FRIDAY, 13 (72-293) Da choring in forenoon and helping Mr. Henry shingle his implement roof. then chopped ice away from door. very fine bright day. looks like spring. robins back again. wagons and buggys running again. SATURDAY, 14 (74-291) Da choring and cleaning pens all day. foggy all day. very little sunshine. Sunday 15 (74-291) Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. He not very well. very foggy in morning, but bright afternoon. raw east wind. March MONDAY, 16 (75-290) 1903 �Da choring in forenoon. Drew up three loads of old rails from road fence in afternoon. then packed away the sleighs. Mrs. Burrows here sewing rags in afternoon. pretty fine all day until evening then commenced to rain. St. Patrick's Day TUESDAY, 17 (76-289) Da choring and drawing rails off the road. to the chip-yard. Uncle Sandy Walker here in forenoon for a little while. I at Drayton in afternoon. very bright at times. foggy in forenoon. Mrs. Wm. Roberts buried yest to-day. WEDNESDAY, 18 (77-288) Da choring in forenoon and finished drawing rails. Da went to Drayton with Geo. Fisher at night. very warm day. foggy forenoon. A railway wreck at Marden. The train left the track. Seth Hilborn got our old goose. Julia Woodissee married to Wm. Lowery. March THURSDAY, 19 (78-287) 1903 Da done up his chores then I drove him up to George Fisher's. I came home, then took our duck over to Mr. Craig's. Da bought old "Dick" (Fisher's Black Horse) at his sale this afternoon for $92.00. Mrs. Burrows here sewing rags. very hot day and roads drying up. C. Hilborn bought threshing out fit over $900.xx FRIDAY, 20 (79-286) Da and Mr. Mc Ewing measured field next to Emerson then done the chores. Da building a fence across the field. Harry and Roy Philp here fanning up some grass seed. I took a couple of letters to the train this morning. Ma over to Mr. A. Flath's this morn. to get feathers curled. didn't get it done. very fine day and warm till about six o'clock. Then quite a heavy shower. some sharp lightning and thunder. SATURDAY, 21 (80-285) Da choring and finished drawing rails off the road and building the fence. Ma, Brock and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Mc Dougal here in evening to buy white Bull. rather dull and cold to-day. Sunday, 22. (81-284) �Ma and I up to church in forenoon. down to Grandma's in afternoon. I 18 years old to day. very fine day. cool east wind. March MONDAY, 23 (82-283) 1903 Da choring in forenoon. Brought up some old rails and felled the two poplar trees at the road. Ma busy sewing carpet rags. Al. Towriss and a young Tompson here to-night to look at Bull. Mr. Mc Dougal took the white Bull away this forenoon. dull all day. misty and rainy at times. TUESDAY, 24 (83-282) Da choring in forenoon and helping saw rails in afternoon. Roger's Boys came here this afternoon with their engine and sawed up all the rail pile for summer wood. cold all day. very windy all day. quite stormy all afternoon. finished carpet rags. WEDNESDAY, 25 (84-281) Da choring in forenoon and piling the rails in afternoon. Mr. Perkin and the head agent for "Ideal Wire fence" here in afternoon. Da gave an order for 100 rods. very blustry all forenoon. little calmer this afternoon. ground covered with snow. March THURSDAY, 26 (85-280) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and finished piling rails. Mr. and Miss North here this afternoon for tea. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. got pail of pickles. rather cold wind, but very bright. snow nearly all gone again. FRIDAY, 27 (86-279) Da choring in forenoon, then drew away the poplar trees and cleaned up the brush. Sara Burrows here in afternoon. dull and dark all day. very foggy at times in forenoon. SATURDAY, 28 (87-278) Da choring in forenoon and helping Roger's boys lift their engine out of E.G. Henry's gate. Geo. Fisher here for dinner. Da and Fisher went to Palmerston in afternoon for flour. Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. very bright but cold wind. Sunday, 29. (88-277) �I drove Grandma up to church in forenoon. We three children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very bright day but raw cold wind. March MONDAY, 30 (89-276) 1903 Da done up some of the chores then went down to help Mr. Henry saw wood. had dinner there. finished the chores in afternoon then drove some stakes for a lane fence in front of house. I took Mark to town and got him shod. Ma out to Aunty Gass'. very fine bright day. raw wind. TUESDAY, 31 (90-275) Da choring in forenoon then working at the lane fence all afternoon. very fine day with very strong wind. April WEDNESDAY, 1 (91-274) Da choring in forenoon and working at lane fence in afternoon. I at Drayton in afternoon. bright in morning but got cloudy and quite a mizzle of rain in evening. April THURSDAY, 2 (92-273) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and building at fence till about four o'clock, then Mr. North helped him grind axes. Miss North and father here for tea. quite a shower rain in forenoon finer afternoon. FRIDAY, 3 (93-272) Da choring in forenoon, fanned up some timothy seed and picked over turnips. raining about nine o'clock. turned colder and sleeted till noon. stormy off and on all afternoon. pretty stormy night. SATURDAY, 4 (94-271) Da choring in forenoon and washed the little pigs in afternoon. We three children at Drayton in afternoon. very stormy forenoon but clear and cold towards evening. roads bad. - rough. Sunday, 5. (95-270) �At home all day. Da up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. Grandma here. very fine bright day. April MONDAY, 6 (96-269) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and working at fence in afternoon. I at Mr. Burrows for tea. dull all day. quite a heavy rain in the night. TUESDAY, 7 (97-268) Da choring in forenoon and drawing some rails. Went over to Mr. Duncan's with bags for oats. very bright all day. with very high wind. WEDNESDAY, 8 (98-267) Da took six pigs to Moorefield in forenoon Wat helped him load them. Da came round by Mr. Duncan's and got oats. choring in afternoon. rather dull in forenoon. very bright afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. April THURSDAY, 9 (99-266) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and driving stakes for fence from corner of driving house to ditch. Jim Bready here in evening. dull forenoon rain at times. fine afternoon with very heavy wind. Good Friday FRIDAY, 10 (100-265) Da choring in forenoon and driving stakes in afternoon. Olive and I up at Grandpa Philp's for dinner. Geo. Roger brought engine and chopper here this afternoon. He stayed all night. real fine afternoon little cool in morning. east wind SATURDAY, 11 (101-264) Da choring in forenoon and helping with chop afternoon. Wat and Will Roger here helping. I at Drayton in afternoon. Olive up to Mary Philps birthday party. very raw cold wind all day. little rain in afternoon. Easter Sunday Sunday, 12. (102-263) At home all day. raw but bright. east wind. �April Easter Monday MONDAY, 13 (103-262) 1903 Da choring in forenoon and building at fence in afternoon. very high wind all day from east. Will. Walker went to Wiarton to-day. Mr. Moore and Miss Kate Wilson in here in evening. C. Hilborn brought his engine home to night. TUESDAY, 14 (104-261) Da choring in forenoon and helping chop in afternoon. Geo. Roger here for dinner and finished chopping, and moved to Burrows. I at Drayton in forenoon. Ma up to Uncle Richd s in afternoon. Charlie Hilborn here in morning. very high wind all day from east. mizzling and rainy. WEDNESDAY, 15 (105-260) Da did up chores, then went over and helped Burrows saw wood. W. Mc Ewing and I over to F. Pages in afternoon. Miss Duncan came here for tea. Ma and Olive at Drayton in forenoon. Da finished fence all but wiring. rather misty. strong wind from east. quite a mizzle at night. April THURSDAY, 16 (106-259) 1903 Da done up the chores and went to plow sod on other place. Miss North here in after noon. Olive finished her 4th quarter. paid M.N. very fine bright day. FRIDAY, 17 (107-258) Da done the chores, then plowing sod on other place. Brock and Grandpa went to meet Uncle Jim, at noon train. Jim here in afternoon and evening. very fine bright day. SATURDAY, 18 (108-257) Da did up the chores then plowing sod all day. Mr. D. Corbett here for dinner. Uncle Jim, Olive and I at Drayton at night. Da went to Palmerston with C. Hilborn at night. very fine day hard frosts at night. Sunday. 19 (109-256) Ma, Olive and Jim up to church morning. Jim here for dinner. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. very fine day. �April MONDAY, 20 (110-255) 1903 Da done up the chores then got out the drill and cultivator. Cultivating all day in field next to sideroad. Works Carrie in forenoon Dick in afternoon. Uncle Jim and I at Drayton in afternoon. very bright day but cool. Jim here in evening. started to prepair ground for seed. TUESDAY, 21 (111-254) Da done the chores and sowed the Duncan oats to-day. Took old Thrift and Judy's calf over to Moorefield. Got {blank} for her. nasty day. snowing all afternoon. ground rather sticky. cold wind blowing. WEDNESDAY, 22 (112-253) Da done up chores. Then sowed pease in front of house. Harrowed it in afternoon. I up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon not very bright rather cool. April THURSDAY, 23 (113-252) 1903 Da done up the chores, then went back to cultivate on ground behind poplars. sowing oats this afternoon. Ma and Grandma at Drayton afternoon. Miss North here. very fine day. FRIDAY, 24 (114-251) Da cultivating, sowing oats, and harrowing behind poplars. Da done chores at noon. Uncle Jim here in evening. dull all day. misting rain all afternoon. SATURDAY, 25 (115-250) Da finished sowing behind poplars, to-night. planted 2 pails of early potatoes over wire fence. Has 25 acres in. Da and Jim gone to Drayton at night. very fine day. Sunday, 26 (116-249) Uncle Jim and I drove up to Mr. North's in time for church. Went up in 1½ hrs. home in 2 hr. Da down to see I. Hilborn, who got thrown out of waggon. very fine day April MONDAY, 27 (117-248) 1903 �Da took cultivator back on other place cultivating in back field all day. Ma took Uncle Jim to station in morning. Mr. Corbett here and paid for cow Thrift got $25 for her. J. Mc Grogan here to buy hogs. Done the chores at noon. very fine day and hot. Mr. Craig here in evening. TUESDAY, 28 (118-247) Da sowing oats he got at Burrows on bottom of field, and harrowed it. Grandpa at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day. I have bad cold. C. Hilborn and W. Drury here in evening. WEDNESDAY, 29 (119-246) Da sowed barley in upper half of back field and finished there. started to cultivate in field behind Grandpa's driving-house. very hot all day. April THURSDAY, 30 (120-245) 1903 Da went over to spring-tooth, but had to come back for disc. Jim Bready here for dinner. On his first round this year. Da and he went to Drayton in afternoon. Charlie Hilborn and Da up to Rothsay at night. Miss North stayed here over night. very warm and very high wind all forenoon. darkened down at noon and quite a heavy shower after dinner turned cold towards evening and snowed an froze hard. May FRIDAY, 1 (121-244) Da done chores, then went over to disc, till noon. plowing after dinner. Bill Barry came here this morning to build fence. He stayed over night. Miss North went home. Grandpa went to Drayton in afternoon. very cold in morning with strong wind but got warmer and wind went down. SATURDAY, 2 (122-243) Da discing on other place all day. (I got Rain coat. $7.00) Bill Barry building fence. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Bright but cool wind. Sunday, 3. (123-242) at home all day. steady rain all forenoon. turned colder toward evening. quite foggy. put 10 young cattle to bush but let them up to barn to-night. �May MONDAY, 4 (124-241) 1903 Da finished discing this field in afternoon. Elsie 1 yr. old. Drawing stakes in forenoon for Barry to build fence with. Ma at Drayton in after noon. rather cool in forenoon warm in afternoon. Bill Barry here all day. TUESDAY, 5 (125-240) Da finished sowing oats to-night. Bill Barry here fencing. I took Grandma to station. She gone to Guelph to Women's F.M. Society. Prof. Rayner here this afternoon tuning piano. He here for dinner. very fine day. but cool wind. WEDNESDAY, 6 (126-239) Da went out this morning to harrow the field he sowed yesterday. finished at noon, and this ended the seeding. at Drayton in afternoon getting team shod. Bill at fence all day. Went home to-night. fine forenoon, but looking like rain in afternoon. little rain in evening also turned little colder. Grandpa B. drove his new horse for first time to-day. Ma 40 yrs. old to-day. May THURSDAY, 7 (127-238) 1903 Da done the chores then drawing stakes and rails. Bill Barry here fencing. Ma and Olive at Drayton after tea. Grandma came home from Guelph to-night. Miss North and Carrie here to-day. dull and misty in forenoon, but turned out fine and cool. J. Bready here FRIDAY, 8 (128-237) Da done the chores, then drawing rails and sawing stakes and helping Bill build fence. General Agent for Waterloo Insurance Co. here in forenoon. very warm all day. SATURDAY, 9 (129-236) Da done chores, then he, Bill, and Brock took 4 young cattle up to factory for D. Corbett got 130 for them. Bill fencing and Da drawing rails for lane fence. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. fine day and warm with rather strong wind. Sunday, 10 (130-235) �Tom Henderson and Jack Allen walked out for breakfast. Da went as far as station with T. H. about noon. Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very fine day. May MONDAY, 11 (131-234) 1903 Da done the chores, then back sawing off old rails for stakes. After dinner took team and was drawing up some old rails into old orchard, then got out a 25' telegraph pole and took it down in evening to Tom. Henderson. Mary Cowan buried. Jack Rich and wife here for tea. Ma and I planted garden vegetables. very hot day. Bill not here. TUESDAY, 12 (132-233) Da done the chores then helping Bill, build fence. very hot day and smoky. very dry spring. WEDNESDAY, 13 (133-232) Da took cows back to other place in morning and helping Bill with lane fence all day. David Corbett here for dinner. I at Drayton in afternoon. got new hat 3.25 and Olive raincoat $3.50 very warm all day and smoky. Oscar Lowes married to Miss Schaffer. May THURSDAY, 14 (134-231) 1903 Da took load hogs to Moorefield in forenoon. Helping Bill with fence. got some stakes for fence after tea. J. Bready here for dinner. quite a shower about nine o'clock. turned out very hot. looking like rain in afternoon. FRIDAY, 15 (135-230) Da helping Bill with fences. finished lane fence on other place. then laid rest of fence from barn to E.G. Henry's line fence. Olive and I at town after supper. very warm all day. cool towards evening. cows stayed out over night for first. SATURDAY, 16 (136-229) Da and Bill cutting posts on other place in forenoon. drawing them home in afternoon. Da took bag flour to Rothsay and took Bill home. Ma and children at town afternoon. (Carrie foaled this morning about five oclock. Dr. Pickel here to see her in afternoon. She appears all right at night. colt smart.) fine day. �Sunday, 17. (137-228) I up to church with Grandpa's. We children over to grave-yard after tea. very fine day. hot in middle of day. May MONDAY, 18 (138-227) 1903 Da started to draw manure out of manure house on to little corn patch, also spreading some which was over there. very hot day. Carrie's colt died. TUESDAY, 19 (139-226) Henry Heseltine came this morning to dig post holes for wire fence. Da helping him get started till about ten o'clock, then tagged sheep. Washing sheep after dinner. Grandpa's over to Mc Lennan's their horse ran from C. Lowes to Hilborns hill. no body hurt. hot day looking like rain little shower at night. Da and Henry at Drayton at night. WEDNESDAY, 20 (140-225) Henry digging post holes and Da bottoming Henry also trimming posts. Brock went to Drayton after tea for Mr. Garneau to shoe Carrie. Da took him home. Ma and I washed 11 blankets in afternoon. very warm all day. May THURSDAY, 21 (141-224) 1903 Henry trimming and setting the posts to-day. Da picking stone of the meadow to fill in the corner posts. J. Bready here for dinner. Miss North here for tea also Nell Gordon here in afternoon. very warm day, but looking like rain. cool at night. FRIDAY, 22 (142-223) Henry finished putting in the posts and dug two post holes and hung gate at top of lane. Da helping in forenoon and went to Drayton for the wire 4 rolls. got Carrie shod also. Henry went away about ten o'clock. warm day. SATURDAY, 23 (143-222) sheep got out at night. Da got them and started to shear. finished shearing about four o'clock Ma, Brock and Olive at town in afternoon. rather cool wind blowing bright. �Sunday, 24. (144-221) At home all day till evening, then we children up to Grandpa Philp's. cold and rain in morning, turned out finer. cool evening. May MONDAY, 25 (145-220) 1903 Da finished spreading manure on corn ground in forenoon. Single plowed it and harrowed it three times. Brock fishing. He also took Olive up to Joe Mc Donalds. She has gone to a concert and stay all night. fine bright day. but pretty cold at night. Victoria Day, celebrated to-day. TUESDAY, 26 (146-219) Henry Heseltine came down to help build wire fence. Mr. Wright and Booth came out to stretch it. Here for dinner and tea. shower, in afternoon. Big wind and rain storm about six o'clock, also some hail. Da at Drayton at night for splices for fence. Eg. Oxby here for tea. very hot and sultry in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 27 (147-218) Mr. Booth here and finished the fence about four o'clock. Da and Henry sawed the posts off. quite a shower in afternoon. heavy rain and wind about tea. steady rain at night. Brock drove Henry part way home. very warm between showers. May THURSDAY, 28 (148-217) 1903 Da cleaning pens all day and drawing the manure out on to little patch in front. J. Bready here for dinner. very strong wind all day. cold and rather cloudy at times looking like frost. covered vegetables with straw. lot of damage done by wind last night. H. Heseltine here for little pig to-night. FRIDAY, 29 (149-216) Da working on corn ground all afternoon. at Drayton in forenoon for tile and take back the wire that was left over. Miss North here for tea. dull at times but brighter in afternoon. looking like frost. SATURDAY, 30 (150-215) �Da planted corn by hand in forenoon and harrowed it before dinner. picked up along wire fence then went to Mr. Mc Kee's raising. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. rather cool wind but bright. Da and Grandpa Benson at Drayton at night. Bill Fair got "Prince", the dog. Sunday, 31. (151-214) at home all day. Ma, Olive and Grandma up to church. fine day, but cool. June MONDAY, 1 (152-213) 1903 Da finished spreading manure on little patch, then plowed it over and harrowed it. very fine day but cool evening and mornings. Da hoed potatoes after tea. TUESDAY, 2 (153-212) Da drawing out manure on to turnip ground for potatoes. plowed it over after tea. Grandpa at Drayton after noon. very warm day. WEDNESDAY, 3 (154-211) Da working over potato patch in forenoon and cutting some. planted them in afternoon. I up to Uncle Rich'd 's in afternoon. very warm day. Uncle John and May in this evening. June THURSDAY, 4 (155-210) 1903 Da started to draw manure on to turnip patch. Took Jennie (cow) to J. Rich's after tea. Miss North and mother here in afternoon. warm day and very smoky. J. Bready here. Ethel and Seth Hilborn brought first meat from Beef Ring. FRIDAY, 5 (156-209) Da drawing out manure all day. Mr. Duncan here for dinner. I went to Drayton in afternoon and gave Mr. Duncan ride part way home. very warm day and very smoky. Uncle Willie {blank} years of age. SATURDAY, 6 (157-208) Da drew out a couple of loads manure to turnip ground. then single plowed it and harrowed it and rolled it. Ma and children at town in afternoon. fine day and hot. �Sunday, 7. (158-207) Da took Daisy (cow) to J. Rich's. He and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. very sultry. quite a sprinkle of rain in afternoon. June MONDAY, 8 (159-206) 1903 Da drawing out manure to turnip ground finished out the manure house. very fine day, but warm. TUESDAY, 9 (160-205) Da finished drawing out manure on turnip ground, taking it out of barn yard now. quite a shower of rain at noon. cooler after rain. WEDNESDAY, 10 (161-204) Da working at root ground all day. fine day. quite cool. Da not feeling very well at night. has cramps in stomach. June THURSDAY, 11 (162-203) 1903 Da working at turnip ground all day ridged up a few in the evening. J. Bready here for dinner. Miss North here for tea. fine day but cool toward evening. Ross brought beef. FRIDAY, 12 (163-202) Da finished ridging up turnips and sowed them. Janet Mc Donald came down and went with us over to H. Hilborn's picnic Ma and we children over for tea. home about eleven. turned wet and rained all afternoon. SATURDAY, 13 (164-201) Da just choring round, took out old stumps in front of house in afternoon. To J. Rich's with cow at night for nothing. drizzling rain all day quite heavy at times. Sunday, 14, (165-200 Da and Ma up to Bob Gass's for dinner. We children at Grandma's. little showers now and again. �June MONDAY, 15 (166-199) 1903 Da went to Guelph to Model Farm. Ma took him to station and went down town. Sara Burrows came here to sew in morning. Brock met Da at station at night. foggy morning but turned out fine. TUESDAY, 16 (167-198) started road work to-day. Art. Page here for dinner. Sara finished sewing to-night. fine day rather hot at noon. strong breeze. WEDNESDAY, 17 (168-197) Working on roads all day. Art. Page here for dinner. fine day for horses cool wind. June THURSDAY, 18 (169-196) 1903 Finished the road-work to-night. Art. here for dinner, also J. Bready. Bill Barrie came here for dinner started to build line fence between us and Burrows. Da at Drayton at night for wire. Millers boys here and patched barn roof in afternoon and for tea fine day Miss North here. E.G. Henry brought meat. FRIDAY, 19 (170-195) Dan, Will and Wat, working at line fence all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon Mrs. E.G. Henry and Mary here in evening. very warm day. SATURDAY, 20 (171-194) Da and Will finished the line fence at night Da at town at night. Tom Henderson brought out sow which came from Bowmanville, in afternoon. quite steady rain all afternoon. rather sultry. Sunday, 21. (172-193) Ma, Grandma and Brock up to church in forenoon. We children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. Ma and Da over to Henry Perkins in evening. very fine day but strong wind. June MONDAY, 22 (173-192) 1903 �Da disced little patch, then took home Rich'd s gravel-box, then scuffled corn. hoing corn all afternoon. Grandpa at Drayton in afternoon. fine forenoon. dull afternoon started to rain at night. TUESDAY, 23 (174-191) Da hoeing out sow-thistle on other place and choring round. heavy showers of rain all day. I at Drayton in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 24 (175-190) Da choring and plowed little strip along fence from barn. Olive started to write on Entrance exam. Mc Donalds girls stayed here and went with her. Fred and Miss Duncan here for a few hours in evening. raining off and on all day. doing lot of good. June THURSDAY, 25 (176-189) 1903 Da went over for beef with team, then went to Palmerston with wool. Home at milking time. Miss North here in afternoon. J. Bready here for dinner. rather drizzling all forenoon. finer afternoon. Mc Donald's girls stayed all night. FRIDAY, 26 (177-188) Will Barry came this morning. Da and he back splitting stakes all day. I took Janet and Marion home this evening. very fine day. quite strong wind. SATURDAY, 27 (178-187) Da and Will finished cutting stakes at noon. drew them up after dinner. Ma up to Drayton in afternoon. very hot day but quite a breeze some times. Sunday, 28. (179-186) Olive and I took Grandma up to church in morning. Will Craig here in evening. very fine day. June MONDAY, 29 (180-185) 1903 Da and Will started to build road fence in front of other place. They went to Drayton in evening. very hot day. looking very like rain in evening. �TUESDAY, 30 (181-184) Da and Will working at fence all day I at Drayton right after dinner for charcoal iron very warm day. lot of rain in night. July Dominion Day. WEDNESDAY, 1 (182-183) Da and Will working at fence all day. finished it. Miss North and her mother here for dinner. I finished my 5th quarter of music. Miss North gone on her holidays now. Roy Philp came here to get horse "Dick". very hot day. rain at night with thunder. July THURSDAY, 2 (183-182) 1903 Da took team and went to help Uncle Rich. scrape out foundation for barn. Booth and Dynes, tinsmiths took spout off front of barn and put it on Grandpa's house. J. Bready here for dinner. fine all day. strong breeze. Hosheal brought beef. FRIDAY, 3 (184-181) Da at Uncle Rich's till noon. heavy rain in forenoon. Got team shod afternoon. quite shower at milking time. very hot between showers. SATURDAY, 4 (185-180) Da up at Richards all day. Ma and Grandma at Drayton afternoon. got new milk can. very warm day. Da took cow to J. Rich's after tea. Sunday. 5 (186-180 Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philps in afternoon. looking very like rain in morning. turned fine towards evening. July MONDAY, 6 (187-178) 1903 Da up at Richd all day finished scraping there. S. Burrows sewing all day. Brock and Grandpa up to Uncle Benson's very hot day. TUESDAY, 7 (188-177) Da scuffling and hoeing at corn all day. Sara B. here till noon. I at Drayton in morning brought home side-saddle. very hot all day. �WEDNESDAY, 8 (189-176) Da hoeing corn all day. Annie Craig here for short time in afternoon. very hot day. July THURSDAY, 9 (190-175) 1903 Da finished hoeing corn about ten o'clock, then cleaned out pens. Started to skuffle turnips and hoed some. J. Bready here for dinner. had new potatoes for first time to- day. Wat brought beef. very hot day and night. FRIDAY, 10 (191-174) Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Ma and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon little cooler to day. nice breeze. SATURDAY, 11 (192-173) Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Olive and I at town in afternoon. very fine day. Sunday, 12. (193-172) We children up to Camp meeting in afternoon. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. had 17 little pigs to-day. fine day rather cool. July MONDAY, 13 (194-171) 1903 Da finished the turnips to day. Mr. Burrows helped a little. Da plowed out our field potatoes this evening. They no good. crows pulled them out. very nice day. good strong breeze blowing. celebrations at Palmerston and Harriston. TUESDAY, 14 (195-170) Da mowing with scythe in orchard and among evergreens. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. misty and rainy in forenoon, turned pretty windy in afternoon, but was bright. WEDNESDAY, 15 (196-169) Da fanned up twenty bags barley for chop, in forenoon. Took it to Drayton in afternoon. Olive went with Grandpa's and got tooth filled. very fine day in afternoon, but misty forenoon. �July THURSDAY, 16 (Olive Exam) (197-168) 1903 Da started to mow field below orchard. finished it at noon raked it up after dinner and put a little up. J. Bready here for dinner. Seth brought beef. I at Drayton in morning. Olive passed Entrance. got word to-day. We children to Rothsay for man at night did not get one. fine day. FRIDAY, 17 (198-167) Da finished putting up hay about three o'clock then mowing fence corners. fine all day, but looking like rain. Brock here 10 years old. SATURDAY, 18 (199-166) Da drawing in hay all day. Bill Barry here helping from eleven o'clock. Ma and Brock drove Bill a piece of way home. I at Drayton in afternoon. rather dull at times. Sunday, 19. (200-165 All up to church in forenoon. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. Alex. Mc Lennan and Marie Black here after tea. very heavy rain in afternoon. July MONDAY, 20 (201-164) 1903 Da choring and plowed little patch in front. Olive and I up to Wooddisse's for Blackberries $1.75 crate. fine all day but very heavy rain after tea. TUESDAY, 21 (202-163) Da edged up knife, then cut rest of hay in field. raked up little and put some up. Mrs. Black, Mrs. Mc Lennan and Marie here to-day. fine all day till milking time then quite a heavy shower. WEDNESDAY, 22 (203-162) Da clearing up round old pig-pen. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. rather cool forenoon, with little showers. heavy fog in morning. July THURSDAY, 23 (204-161) 1903 �Da raked up rest of hay and put it up. It took him all day. Olive and I at Drayton in morning for cherries. $1.20 a basket. J. Bready here for dinner. Ross brought meat. very fine day but strong wind. FRIDAY, 24 (205-160) Da started to cut back of Poplars. cut till noon then raked it and put it up. Olive and I over to see Marie Black in afternoon. Jim Mc Grogan came for pigs. got "Burrows sow" and her 7 little ones. $27.xx. fine day but warm. Grandpa Philp 84 yrs. old. SATURDAY, 25 (206-159) Da, T. Craig and Emerson Henry, with, Mr. Mc Ewings team and men helping, drew in hay by orchard and some from above Poplars. finished about four o'clock. Da and Ma at town at night. Uncle Jim came up. fine all day with strong breeze. Sunday, 26 (207-158) Uncle Jim here for dinner also R. Henderson and J. Allen. Da and Brock Ma up to Grandpa Philps in evening. fine day. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds in forenoon. July MONDAY, 27 (208-157) 1903 Da and Mr. Craig finished cutting above Poplars at noon. After dinner Da raked it and Mr. Henry, Percy and Ross put it up. Mr. Craig and Da started cutting on 14 acres on other place in afternoon. very fine all day. TUESDAY, 28 (209-156) Da and Mr. Craig finished cutting on other place about noon. little shower at noon. turned fine after dinner and Mr. Mc Ewing's three men and team came up and they drew in what is back of Poplars. put it in driving house. E.G. Henry helping also. heavy rain storm in night. WEDNESDAY, 29 (210-155) Da went to Station for salt and plank in forenoon. Raked up half of 14 acres and put it up in afternoon. Percy and Ross here helping. Olive and I at town in afternoon. Craig here for barley after dinner. high wind and bright in afternoon. looking like rain at night. �July THURSDAY, 30 (211-154) 1903 finished haying night. Da put new cover on well, then went and raked hay till noon. Mr. Mc Ewing's three men and team here. also E.G. Henry and Mr. Craig. finished haying. J. Bready here for last time. bright all day but turned cooler at night. FRIDAY, 31 (212-153) Da and Ross put off load hay. then Da at Burrows all day with team, helping stack hay. very fine day. Mr. Craig got load of hay off headland on other place. August SATURDAY, 1 (213-152) Da over helping Burrows stack hay. finished at noon. Then Wat and Wilmot helped take load hay up to Grandpa Philp. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Da at town at night. very fine day. Sunday, 2. (214-151) All up to church in forenoon. Da at Mr. Mc Ewing's at night dull, looking like rain. August MONDAY, 3 (215-150) 1903 Da picked along rail fence in forenoon. then brought up load of truck from out of lane then brought home some of the old barn timber C. Hilborn here in afternoon. very fine day, but looking like rain at night. TUESDAY, 4 (216-149) Da picking up along line fence and around old barn and bringing them home. Da cleaned up barley and took it to town for chop and got horses shod. very heavy rain in morning. tea man here in evening. WEDNESDAY, 5 (217-148) Da picking up along line fence and around old barn. I went to town in morning for Maude & Beckie Pollock they stayed all night C. Hilborn brought over saw. cloudy and rather sultry. August THURSDAY, 6 (218-147) 1903 �Charlie brought over engine and sawed old rails. C. Walker. Wat and Ross helping. Took him about two hours. I took Maude and Beckie home. Da helped cut Burrows wood. Da cleaned out pens and brought up two loads chips for Grandpa. fine day quite strong wind. Miss Kate Wilson and Mabel here in afternoon. FRIDAY, 7 (219-146) Da got out binder and went back to cut barley back of well on other place. finished cutting it at night. I at Drayton in morning for twine. fine bright day strong wind. SATURDAY, 8 (220-145) Da shocked barley in forenoon and cut timothy and shocked it in afternoon. Brock, Olive and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Ma and I over to Mr. Duncan's Mary sick in bed. very fine day. Sunday, 9. (221-144) Ma and we children up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. little dull in morning. very fine day August MONDAY, 10 (222-143) 1903 Da edged up knife, then about ten started to cut oats behind Poplars. finished about half past eight. cut 14 acres. Wilmot Drewery helping shock in afternoon. Mr. Craig here all day. fine all day. quite warm. looking like rain at night. Da drove Mr. Craig home at night. TUESDAY, 11 (223-142) Da at Mr. Daly's raising all day untill about seven, then helped Watt take the heifer to the beef-ring. Ma took Clara to the sa station. She went to Grauenherst, May Gordon and Mable went with her. Cold and windy all day also cloudy. WEDNESDAY, 12 (224-141) Da went to Drayton in the morning for the binder canvas. Mr. Webber and head agent here. Da bought a windmill for the pump in front of house $140.00. In afternoon cutting oats in corner field. Grandpa and Brock at Drayton in evening. cool and cloudy all day. �August THURSDAY, 13 (225-140) 1903 Da cutting and shocking all day in corner field. Brock and I Olive to Drayton in afternoon. Then Brock over to Drury's in evening. Fine day. FRIDAY, 14 (226-139) Da cutting and shocking all day in corner field. Wilmot Drury here all day shocking. Fine day. Started to feed corn. SATURDAY, 15 (227-138) Da drew in barley and timothy, and finished cutting oats in corner field. Willie Walker here all day helping and Wilmot Drury in afternoon. Grandpa and I to Drayton in afternoon. fine day. Sunday, 16 228-137 Olive up to church in morning with G. & G. Da and Ma at Mr Duncans in evening. fine day. August MONDAY, 17 (229-136) 1903 Da cutting oats all day in field below old orchard. Willie Walker here all day shocking and Wilmot here for a while in afternoon. Ma and Grandpa went to Station to meet Aunt Sarah and Eliza. fine day. TUESDAY, 18 (230-135) Da cut back field of oats to-day. Wilmot Drury here all day shocking. Ma, Eliza and Olive to Drayton in afternoon. Aunt Sarah here for tea. Ma and Eliza up to Rothsay in evening. got Henry Hazletine for to help draw in. fine day. WEDNESDAY, 19 (231-134) Da drawing in oats all day from behind the Poplars. Henry Hazletine here all day helping. Eliza here all day. Ma and Eliza over to Mr Duncans in afternoon and then round by Drayton. Olive took Eliza over to Uncle Sam's in evening. Then Da up to Walker's to get a man and down to Drayton at night. �August THURSDAY, 20 (232-133) 1903 Da drawing in oats all day. Mr Right here helping and Wilmot Drury in forenoon and then went to Henry's thrashing for a few hours for us. Da to Drayton at night. fine day. FRIDAY, 21 (233-132) Da drawing in oats all day out of corner field. Mr. Wright and Wilmot Drury here helping. Ma done down four baskets of peaches. Aunt Sarah here for tea. Brock over to Uncle Sams in evening with two letters for Eliza, Then da went to Drayton in evening. fine but terrible windy. SATURDAY, 22 (234-131) Da drawing in oats all day from other place. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Wright, Wilmot Drury and team and his cousin here helping. Mr John Smith came down of 4.44 train Grandpa brought Eliza here from Uncle Sams Mr. and Mrs Smith and Aunt Sarah here for tea. Grandma and Aunt Sarah had our horse over to Bob. Mitchells. Mr. and Mrs Smith and Da and Ma down to Drayton in evening. looking like rain, but fine. August MONDAY, 24 (236-129) 1903 Sunday 235-130. Mr and Mrs Smith and ma up to church in morning. Mr. Smith went to Waltons from church Eliza here for dinner. Brock and Olive took Eliza over to Uncle Sams. Aunt Sarah here for tea. fine day. Monday. - Da finished drawing in to-day about three then went over to help Wilmot finish. He here with team and Mr. Wright, and other men. Mr and Mrs Smith and Aunt Sarah went away on morning train. fine day but started to rain at night - Clara came home Had fine time. TUESDAY, 25 (237-128) Da choring in forenoon. took load cheese to Moorefield in afternoon and came round to see Miss Duncan. very heavy rain in night. rather fine day. WEDNESDAY, 26 (238-127) �Da cleaned up grist of chop in forenoon and cleaned out pens. Took chop to Drayton in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. dull and very sultry all day. August THURSDAY, 27 (239-126) 1903 Da picking stones on other place all day. Jimmie Rich here for dinner. Mr. Mc Ewing here to get help for to-morrow. fine all day. FRIDAY, 28 (240-125) Da took team and went to Mc Ewings' to draw in. Just got one load and it commenced to rain. Da disced over little patch before dinner at H. Hilborn's threshing in afternoon. nasty day misty and rainy off and on all day. SATURDAY, 29 (241-124) Da at H. Hilborn's threshing till eleven o'clock. then picking stones on other place. Olive and I at Drayton in forenoon and over to see Miss Duncan in afternoon. dirty day misting and rainy and dull all day. Sunday, 30. (242-123) All at home all day. Frank Page here in afternoon and for tea. dull in morning but brightened up. quite shower in afternoon. August MONDAY, 31 (243-122) 1903 Da at Mc Tavishs threshing till eleven o'clock. then just choring. very heavy rain all afternoon. looking clearer at night September TUESDAY, 1 (244-121) Da picking stones all day on home place. Over to H. Hilborn's after tea. misty at times in forenoon but turned out fine after dinner. WEDNESDAY, 2 (245-120) Da raked oat stubble, then Percy and Mr. Mc Ewing came up about ten and pulled peas before dinner. Ross came after dinner and Wat. Burrows here with team. They stacked the peas and topped them with oak rakings. very fine day with strong wind all day. �September THURSDAY, 3 (246-119) 1903 Da straightening up and cleaning out pens then at Mr. Mc Ewings drawing in, in afternoon. Mr. J. Whitley here for dinner. Fred brought Miss Duncan here after dinner. Ma, Grandpa and I raised our potatoes this forenoon. very fine day. good breeze. FRIDAY, 4 (247-118) Da drawing in at Mr. Mc Ewing's all day. Ma and Miss Duncan at Drayton in forenoon. very fine all day. cool towards evening. SATURDAY, 5 (248-117) Da finished drawing in at Mr. Mc Ewing's to-night, then he went to town at night and round by Mr. Duncans for Marys clothes. very fine day, quite hot. Sunday, 6. (249-116) Ma, Miss Duncan, Olive and Brock up to church in morning. Da, Ma, and Miss Duncan over to Dick Lowes after tea. They not at home. fine all day, but cooler. September MONDAY, 7 (250-115) 1903 Da up to Uncle Rich'ds in morning then choring round. Brock to Drayton in afternoon Ma and Miss Duncan over at Burrows for tea. started to rain about ten and drizzled all day. TUESDAY, 8 (251-114) Da choring in forenoon started to draw manure to other place in afternoon. Ma and Miss Duncan up to Rothsay in afternoon. quite shower in forenoon. very bright afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 9 (252-113) Da drawing manure all day to other place. Miss Duncan and I at Drayton in forenoon. very foggy morning but cleared off and came out very hot and muggy and close. York sow had 7 little ones. September THURSDAY, 10 (253-112) 1903 Da drawing out manure in forenoon went to Drayton after dinner to get Dick shod and bring up the sugar (100 lbs) and fruit which came from Guelph. Ma and Miss Duncan �over to cemetry. very heavy rain at noon. misting at night. very sultry at times. got 5 baskets Plums @ 20 ¢ = $1.00 John. C. Johnston auctioneer found dead in bed. FRIDAY, 11 (254-111) Da drawing manure all day. Up to Rich'ds in evening for waggon box. very hot all day heavy dews at night. we busy preserving plums. SATURDAY, 12 (255-110) Da went to Elora for lime for Uncle Richd . Ma, Miss Duncan, Olive & Brock at town in afternoon. Brock and I took Miss Duncan home after tea. very warm muggy day. Sunday, 13 Da up to see Grandpa Philp at night. At home rest of day. quite heavy shower at noon very muggy and close. September MONDAY, 14 (257-108) 1903 Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton. Home about three o'clock. then disced over little patch in front. very hot day and very sultry. little rain in morning. very heavy storms going round to-night. J. Mc Grogan here also Dave Corbett. TUESDAY, 15 (258-107) Da drawing manure all day. Ma, Olive and I at opening concert in town hall. very good concert. very sultry and hot. quite heavy rain in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 16 (259-106) Da took load hogs to Moorefield. F. Page got one and helped him load them. just choring and trimming trees in afternoon very hot and sultry in forenoon. very heavy rain after dinner, a little cooler. September THURSDAY, 17 (260-105) 1903 Da left here about twelve o'clock to get horses shod. Aunt Emma here this afternoon. terrible heavy rain all morning. quite cold to-night. little scudding showers in afternoon. FRIDAY, 18 (261-104) �Da started to cut at corn, but it got too wet, then choring and stopped front door from scrubbing. Mr. Tom Henderson brought out 4 baskets peaches and 3 of tomatoes in forenoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine at times but smart little showers off and on all day. quite cold. SATURDAY, 19 (262-103) Da cutting the corn and shocking it in forenoon. drawing manure on to patch in front in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night. very fine day, but cool. Sunday, 20 (263-102) Ma, Olive and I up to church in forenoon. Bob Mitchell, Lizzie and two children here in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. September MONDAY, 21 (264-101) 1903 Da drawing out manure on other side of little lane, all day. Da at Drayton at night to see if windmill came. very fine day. TUESDAY, 22 (265-100) Da cleaned out pens and finished taking out manure, at noon. At Mr. Mc Ewings threshing in afternoon. I down to train to meet Uncle Willie at noon. rather hot and very fine. WEDNESDAY, 23 (266-99) Da at Mc Ewings threshing till about ten o'clock then at F. Page's till four o'clock. then went to Drayton for wind mill. Uncle Will here in forenoon. turned out very windy all day. quite a lot colder towards evening. little mizzle of rain in evening. September THURSDAY, 24 (267-98) 1903 Da helped Wat load hogs, unloaded the wind-mill, then he and Uncle Willie started for Palmerston for tank. Grandpa got 'Mark' shod bright at times, but quite cool. FRIDAY, 25 (268-97) Da started to draw wood from bush to fill wood-house. very fine day. �SATURDAY, 26 (269-96) Da drawing up wood all day. Ma, Brock and Grandpa at Drayton in afternoon, Uncle Will, Olive, and I up to see Aunty Gass. Da and Willie at Drayton at night. Very fine day, quite strong wind. Sunday. 27. (270-95) Ma & Brock at Grandmas in forenoon. We three children there for dinner. Ma and Uncle Will went over to see Miss Duncan about five home about {blank}. cold night, squalls of rain off and on. high wind. Da at Henry Hilborns with Tamworth sow. September MONDAY, 28 (271-94) 1903 Da went to Elora for a load lime for Uncle Richard. I took Uncle Willie to station this morning. little scuds of rain at times. cold wind blowing. freezing at night. TUESDAY, 29 (272-93) Da drawing up wood from bush and finished filling the wood shed. Ma and we three children down to the show in afternoon. I stayed over with Maude Pollock for concert at night. It was a fine concert. Da done the milking at night. very fine nice day. WEDNESDAY, 30 (273-92) Da ploughed little patch in front then started to plough field at corner. I walked home from Drayton this forenoon very fine day and quite hot, but looking like rain. Edgie Benson married to Etta Mc Cuary. October THURSDAY, 1 (274-91) 1903 Da plowing between showers. Brock went for beef in morning. very heavy rain in morning and another heavy shower in afternoon and evening. FRIDAY, 2 (275-90) Da plowing all day. Mr. North came here for tea and stayed over night. He painted the pump. quite misty in morning but turned out quite fine. SATURDAY, 3 (276-89) �Da plowing all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine day. Claire Annie here in forenoon. Sunday. 4, (277-88) Olive went up to church with Grandpa's Dick Chamber's came down with them. Da and he up to see Grandpa Philp at night. Dick stayed here all night. quite fine all day rather hazy at times. October MONDAY, 5 (278-87) 1903 Da helping Burrows pick their potatoes. Wat. brought over 17 bags in afternoon. Ma took Dick to station. He starting to Toronto Dental College. She also took Brock to Doctor. He has a rash out on his face and his face is swelled. Doc. says nothing serious. very fine day. very bright and nice. TUESDAY, 6 (279-86) Da plowing all day. Went to Drayton at night to see Doctor about Brock's face. It is terribly swelled and itchy. fine all day. quite sultry. WEDNESDAY, 7 (280-85) Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon. Doctor here this forenoon. says Brock's face is not serious. quite heavy scuds rain all afternoon. dull forenoon. very heavy rain storm about seven o'clock. Sky got very dark. sultry. October THURSDAY, 8 (281-84) 1903 Da moving fence round orchard and building some fence to let cows into clover. Grandpa and I at Drayton in afternoon fine bright day. got warmer towards evening. FRIDAY, 9 (282-83) Da went over to other place to plow. started in first field. Mr. Webber came out after dinner to set up windmill, did not get it all together to-day. strong cold wind all day, but quite bright. SATURDAY, 10 (283-82) �Da plowing all day on other place. Mr. Webber finished at windmill after dinner. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Rothsay at night to see D. Corbett about delivering beast to Beef ring. very fine day. cool wind. Sunday, 11 (284-81) Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes for dinner and afternoon. We children at Grandmas for dinner. very fine bright day. October MONDAY, 12 (285-80) 1903 Da plowing on other place all day. struck very large flat stone and broke plow point. went over at noon to get Wilmot Drewery to blast it. Brock at Drayton in afternoon for plow coulter. Da has been using rolling coulter. Sara Burrows here in afternoon sewing at my wrapper. very fine bright day. TUESDAY, 13 (286-79) Da plowing on other place all day. Sara finished sewing about four o'clock. Brock down to I. Hilborns for our old goose. very fine bright day. but very foggy morning. quite warm. Dave Corbett here in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 14 (287-78) Da plowing in forenoon, helping raise foundation on Rich'ds barn, in afternoon. I at Drayton in afternoon. Da went over to Sussex Gilrees for fat and hides at night. very foggy morning. did not clear off till noon quite warm and bright afternoon. October THURSDAY, 15 (288-77) 1903 Thanksgiving Day. Da plowing on other place all day. Olive and I went for our beef. Uncle Jim came home on noon train. We children at Grandma's for dinner. very thick fog till noon. rather fine after dinner, but darkened down and a few little showers towards evening. FRIDAY, 16 (289-76) Da plowing on other place all day Ma and Brock up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon Uncle Jim gone home morn. looking like rain all day. nice breeze warm. �SATURDAY, 17 (290-75) Da plowing till noon. finished field he was at and started back at bush to plow. We children at Drayton in afternoon. Da took beefs' hide down at night. Betty Walker here for while in afternoon. Turned quite cold towards night. Sunday, 18 (291-74) Ma and we three children up at Grandpa Philps to see Aunty Catty. flurries of snow in forenoon quite cold. October MONDAY, 19 (292-73) 1903 Da plowing back on other place all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon and over to Bosworth for man. could not get one. very fine bright day. TUESDAY, 20 (293-72) Da plowing all day on other place. Mr. and Mrs. H. Perkins here for tea. Mrs. Perkin here in afternoon. R.R. Hambly had his first sale to-day at Mr. Lawtons. very fine bright day. WEDNESDAY, 21 (294-71) Da plowing till about eleven o'clock, then Ma drove him to Wilmot Drewerys threshing. came to Burrows about five o'clock. Mrs. Kervin (sister-in-law of Mrs. Burrows) here in afternoon. very fine day. October THURSDAY, 22 (295-70) 1903 Da at Burrows threshing all day. Ma and Grandma at Mary Richs' for dinner. quite fine all day. strong wind. misting at night. FRIDAY, 23 (296-69) Da at Burrows threshing till about eleven o'clock then threshers came and threshed our pea-stack. They were here for dinner. Miss Magee came here from school with Olive. stayed all night. Mr Woods here with tax recipts ($84.17) quite nice day. rather cold. SATURDAY, 24 (297-68) �Da plowing all day. Olive, Miss Magee and I at Drayton in forenoon. Miss Magee and I at I. Hilborn's in afternoon and for tea. Miss Magee stayed at Hilborns. Da at Drayton at night. very fine day. cold wind. Sunday, 25 (298-67) At home all day. Mr. John Henderson here in forenoon and for dinner. Uncle Rich'd here in afternoon. quite bright day. strong wind at night. October MONDAY, 26 (299-66) 1903 Da plowing on other place all day. Henry Heseltine here for a couple of pigs at night. Brock and I got two bag snow apples at Frank Pages in afternoon. real cold day. snowing off and on at times all day. TUESDAY, 27 (300-65) Da finished plowing on other place about four o'clock, then took up cabbage and a few turnips. Roy here asking hands to raising to-morrow. quite fine day. quite fall of snow through the night. not so cold as yesterday. WEDNESDAY, 28 (301-64) Da and Ma up at Uncle Richards raising all day. Brock and I met the noon train and got a pair of Embden Geese and a Plymouth Rock Cock. Geese $4.00. Cock, $1.00. Express on all $1.80. They came from T.J. Cole, Bowmanville. Just a delightful day. nice and warm and sunshiny. October THURSDAY, 29 (302-63) 1903 Da at Mr. Newsteads threshing for two hours in forenoon. Then at I. Hilborn's threshing rest of day. Ma at Uncle Rich'ds helping. finished raising the barn. very fine sunshiny day. FRIDAY, 30 (303-62) Da at Hilborns threshing till noon, then at E.G. Henry's. Winnie came here after dinner and she, Alice and I went up to Newsteads to see Miss Magee. lovely fine day. quite balmy. �Hallow'en SATURDAY, 31 (304-61) Da and Ma putting away cabbage, then Da went down to station for sugar and potatoes from Guelph, also Grandpa's flour. topping turnips in afternoon. We three children at town in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night. quite fine at times, smart little showers off and on. November. Sunday, 1, (305-60) All up to church in forenoon. very fine day. quite warm. November MONDAY, 2 (306-59) 1903 Robt gone to thresh at Richd's forenoon. G. Craig came here to help with Turnips. Helped all day very fine day Willie Walker & Wat B. here afternoon working at Turnips Took in 20 or 21 loads today Clara started to sew in Drayton with Mrs. Gordon TUESDAY, 3 (307-58) Da and Willie Walker toping turnips in forenoon, then harrowing them out and drawing in. Mr. Craig, Hoshel, & Chester here helping. beautiful day. - took in twenty four loads. WEDNESDAY, 4 (308-57) Robt finished turnips today Chester Walker helping, took a load down home & one to Rothsay beautiful day Olive & Brock & School November THURSDAY, 5 (309-56) 1903 Robt took four pigs to Moorefield came home & picked apples rest of day turned very cold and cloudy rain last night & snow this morning very dreary B. & O. at school FRIDAY, 6 (310-55) Da choring and ploughing in forenoon and picking apples in afternoon fluries of snow. SATURDAY, 7 (311-54) Da took eleven lambs to Moorefield in forenoon, then finished picking apples and took load of chop to Drayton. Olive & Brock went down for Clara and got home at six. cold sharp wind all day �Sunday 8 At home all day, children down home for tea November MONDAY, 9 (313-52) 1903 Da ploughing all day in corner field Brock took Clara to Drayton in morning. beautiful day. TUESDAY, 10 (314-51) Finished ploughing in corner field choring and started to plough corn patch little windy but rather fine. WEDNESDAY, 11 (315-50) Finished corn patch and started to plough sod. Ma at Drayton in aft. noon Mr Bready here for dinner. Garner Page's sale. dull and threating rain. Heavy rain at night. November THURSDAY, 12 (316-49) 1903 Da ploughing sod all day fine day FRIDAY, 13 (317-48) Da plowing sod all day. fine day. SATURDAY, 14 (318-47) Da ploughing sod all day. Brock went down for Clara and then Da went to station to meet Uncle Jim. Raw wind but fine Sunday 319-46 At home all day. Uncle Jim here for dinner. fine day. November MONDAY, 16 (320-45) 1903 Robt went out to plough. ploughed till ten. raining & freezing on to every thing. Robt gitting in the young cattle & the calfs and choring round rest of the day. Brock took Clara to Drayton Jim went back to Guelph on the 4:44. �TUESDAY, 17 (321-44) Robt choring and ploughing the rest of the day. dull, windy, rain & snow. WEDNESDAY, 18 (322-43) Robt down to Drayton and choring forenoon. choring, putting on new chains and tying up young cattle aft very heavy fall of snow November THURSDAY, 19 (323-42) 1903 Robt choring forenoon choring and up to Rothsay with load of straw, afternoon snowing lightly & little stormy FRIDAY, 20 (324-41) Choring and killing pig. Wat Burrows here helping. Rather soft. SATURDAY, 21 (325-40) Salting meat and putting it away also choring in forenoon. Brock up to Rothsay to see Henry Heseltine. Choring in afternoon noon Brock and Olive down to Drayton in evening for Clara. Raw wind looking like rain. Sunday 326-39. At home all day. Mr. Mc Lennan here in evening for a couple of hours. fine day. - November MONDAY, 23 (327-38) 1903 Da took Clara to Drayton in morning Choring and cleaning out hen houses very stormy. soft snow TUESDAY, 24 (328-37) Choring in forenoon and fixing up bob. sleighs. flurries of snow. Uncle Sandy, Dan Campbell, and Mr. Morse drowned. WEDNESDAY, 25 (329-36) Choring and drawing up wood in afternoon Ma to Drayton in aft. noon very fine day �November THURSDAY, 26 (330-35) 1903 Choring and cleaning out pens. fine day. FRIDAY, 27 (331-34) Choring in forenoon and up to Teviotdale in after noon whit with Uncle Richard on Mrs. Morrow's business. beautiful day. - SATURDAY, 28 (332-33) Choring in forenoon. Da took a load of chop to Drayton in aft noon also Brock and I down for Clara. Heard that Uncle Sandy Walker with two other men were supposed to be drowned. S fine day. Sunday 29 333-32. Ma and Clara up to Rothsay in morning. with letter we got from Aunt Kate saying they expected he was lost. Mr. Duncan here in evening. fine day. Uncle Richd went to Drayton to telephone. to Bracebridge. Got back word that the top of the boat had been found. November MONDAY, 30 (334-31) 1903 Henry Heseltine started in morning to dig for windmill. Dug till ten and then went to C. Walker's threshing for us. Mr. Webber here in afther noon. soft snow falling. December TUESDAY, 1 (335-30) Henry here all day digging for piping also Mr. Webber. beautiful day. - WEDNESDAY, 2 (336-29) Mr Webber here all day. Da choring. Wilmot Drury went to Page's threshing for us. beautiful day. December THURSDAY, 3 (337-28) 1903 Mr Webber here in forenoon. Henry here all day. Da at Frank Pages threshing in aft. noon Old Mr. Flath's sale. fine day. Dan Campbell found. �FRIDAY, 4 (338-27) Mr. Webber and Henry here all day. Henry stayed over night. Da helping to lay pipes and choring. Soft snow falling. Will Walker at Mc Ewing's threshing for us. SATURDAY, 5 (339-26) Will at threshing. Mr. Webber and Henry Heseltine here in fore noon. Brock and I at Drayton in aft noon for Clara. Charlie brought engine here at night. Da went to Drayton at night. December Sunday 400-25 At home in morning. then ma and we children up to Grandpa Philps in aft noon snowing and cold wind. December MONDAY, 7 (341-24) 1903 Started to thresh, threshing all day. soft snow falling. TUESDAY, 8 (342-23) finished threshing about three. Da choring, snow falling. - Herb Page (evening came) to do chores WEDNESDAY, 9 (343-22) Robt gone to Gravenhurst this morning. Herb took him to train B. & Olive at school Herb choring and took Da two bags of straw. I took Clara back to sew in Drayton. snow falling and cold December THURSDAY, 10 (344-21) 1903 Herb choring forenoon cleaning pig pens and Horse stable afternoon. very fine day. Wat gone to H. Hilborns threshing for us. FRIDAY, 11 (345-20) Very stormy morning Wat at H. Hilborns fore. for us Herb choring forenoon helping Father fan up his oats aft and choring rest of time. heavy fall of snow. �SATURDAY, 12 (346-19) Terrible stormy day, all day Brock & Herb choring forenoon Olive & I went down for Clara afternoon Herb hitched up and took Fathers oats down then choring rest of time. terrible stormy day soft snow and rain at night Got word from Betty that Robt got there safe. Sunday, December 13. 1903. Mr. Craig brought over a letter he got out of the mail at Drayton Sat. night from Da. Mr. F. Page here in afternoon. terrible stormy day, and very cold. At home all day. Came on horseback bad storm December MONDAY, 14 (348-17) 1903 Still storming. terrible and very cold Herb choring forenoon Herb hitched the Team and took Clara & I down to Drayton, I got the Cheque cashed and paid the taxes to Mr I. Hilborn to take up to Woods. still very cold at night I up to Richd with letter at night TUESDAY, 15 (349-16) Herb choring all day still very cold & rough Olive & Brock did not go to school on Monday or today too cold & rough. Harry went down to train for Robt & Richard but did not come WEDNESDAY, 16 (350-15) Herb choring all day, snowing cold and rough Robt home from Gravenhurst with both feet frozen badly Dr. Mack came out and dressed them. Kate & Violet here cold stormy weather December THURSDAY, 17 (351-14) 1903 Herb choring. Robt sent up for Willie Walker to come & help Herb chore fanning up chop & Herb back down afternoon. Kate & Violet went to Richds & up to Rothsay. Dr. Mack came to Dress Robt feet afternoon. Mother here for a while FRIDAY, 18 (352-13) �Herb & Willie choring and fanned up two loads of chop and took it down Robts feet very sore & prickling SATURDAY, 19 (353-12) Herb & Willie Walker choring and fanning up gr chop all day Olive & Brock went for Clara Mr Duncan & Mary here for tea. Sunday 20. Jack Allan & Tom Henderson here for dinner Clara went back with them for A heavy fall of soft snow all day December MONDAY, 21 (355-10) 1903 Ma washed. Mr. Webber here to see da. Herb and Willie choring and drawing out manure. very stormy at night TUESDAY, 22 (356-9) Herb went to Drayton in morning for load of chop Wille choring. Then both drawing out manure. rather fine. Dr. Mc Williams here. school stopped. WEDNESDAY, 23 (357-8) Willie choring in morning and then drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma went to Drayton for Clara rather windy but fine. December THURSDAY, 24 (358-7) 1903 Willie choring in fore noon. cleaning pens and drawing out manure in aftnoon Da's feet getting along very well soft snow falling all day. Almost like rain. FRIDAY, 25 (359-6) Christmas Day. Will choring in forenoon, went home afternoon. Jack Naecker here in afternoon. rather nice at times. but some times quite stormy. SATURDAY, 26 (360-5) �Will choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma and children at Drayton in afternoon. Dr. here to-day. very fine all day. quite cold. Sunday, 27. (361-4) At home all day. A terrible stormy day, not so cold but snowing and blowing. Da's feet getting along fine. helping with chores now. December MONDAY, 28 (362-3) 1903 Will and Da done up the chores and took down some straw to Grandpa. Then finished drawing out manure. very fine nice day little snow in afternoon. TUESDAY, 29 (363-2) Will choring all day. Da took Clara to Drayton in morning, then Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon, also to see Uncle Rich. one foot very sore. soft snow falling and drifting. WEDNESDAY, 30 (364-1) Will and Da choring and fixing stable doors also moving some turnips. quite fine in forenoon. very snowy afternoon December THURSDAY, 31 (365) 1903 Will and Da choring in forenoon Da at Drayton in afternoon. Clara came home with him. stormy all day, with snow falling Uncle Jim came up home. train terrible late. The Maryboro' Council and Reeve are all elected by acculamation. Dickson Dixon Reeve. Wetzel, Philp, Dickson and Brooks. For more information on Clara Philp, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1903 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 1 (1-364) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning up the farm floor. Mr. Duncan here for dinner. Olive and I up at Grandpa Philips for dinner. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (2-363)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaning the pens and getting ready for Fisher to come to chop. He brought down the machine this evening. soft balmy day turning to rain at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (3-362)</span></h2> <p>Chopping here all day. Herb Page, &amp; Walli B. helping. Olive and I at Drayton in aft. very soft snow falling morn. little snoe aft. Ma drove Grandma up to church in forenoon. At home rest of day. very mild day thawing all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Janurary MONDAY, 5 (5-360) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring and over to vote about four o'clock. Da and Watt at Drayton at night, very fine day. Jim Mr. Ewing and Ed. Gainer for commissionners Geo Dickinson elected for Reeve. W.W. Scott, Geo Brooks, John Philp and Old Mr. Wetzel for council men.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (6-359)</span></h2> <p>Chopping here all day. Herb &amp; Watt here helping. very fine forenoon but turned rather stormy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (7-358)</span></h2> <p>Finished chopping here at noon and moved to Burrows. Da and Herb there in afternoon. Wat here in forenoon. snowing all day and very stormy Mr. T. Page brought our two pair of sleighs from Drayton. They were made in Goldeltone.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_THURSDAY.2C_8_.288-357.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January THURSDAY, 8 (8-357) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY_9.2C_.289-356.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY 9, (9-356)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10_.2810-355.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10 (10-355)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._11._11-354"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 11. 11-354</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 8 (8-357) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da and Herb choring in forenoon. Both at Mr. Burrows chopping in afternoon. Miss North here over night. cold day and rather stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9, (9-356)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, Herb at Burrows in forenoon. Da helping Fisher move home afternoon. Da and Ma over to Oyster Supper held at Will Walker's for Beef Ring at night. home about two o'clock had fine time. {me?} number 20. very stormy all day, but calmed down a little towards night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (10-355)</span></h2> <p>Da and Herb choring all day. Herb went home about four o'clock. He got #10. Da went to Drayton in afternoon. cold day rather stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 11. 11-354</span></h2> <p>We children at Grandpa's for tea. very stormy all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 12, (12-353) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day very cold and very stormy all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (13-352)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then killed 22 hens and took them to Drayton in after noon. Got $5.58 for them very cold and a little stormy to-day. roads rather heavy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (14-351)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and scraped the snow out of the barn-yard. Willie, Annie, Jennie and Mr. Craig &amp; Miss Burt, here at night. a little stormy but got stormy towards morning.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_THURSDAY.2C_15_.2815-350.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January THURSDAY, 15 (15-350) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16_.2816-349.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16 (16-349)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17_.2817-348.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17 (17-348)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._18._.2818-347.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 18. (18-347)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 15 (15-350) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and over to Old Mr. T. Cowan's funeral afternoon. He died election day. rather mild day, but roads pretty full. This sideroad pretty bad.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (16-349)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day, and cleaning out pens. rather stormy at times but kind of mild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (17-348)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping Uncle Rich'd raise the mast of his windmill. Harry here after dinner for chop and ladder. Ma Brock and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. very stormy at times.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 18. (18-347)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma and Grandpa Philps afternoon very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 19 (19-346) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Took home Grandpa's chop and brought home a load of rails. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (20-345)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and started to draw manure on to other place. I at Drayton in afternoon. roads real good, but rather raw wind. very bright.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (21-344)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then after dinner took out one load of manure. then went over to help raise the mast of Henry Helborns windmill. very mild day, but foggy.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_THURSDAY.2C_22_.2822-343.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January THURSDAY, 22 (22-343) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23_.2823-342.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23 (23-342)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_24_.2824-341.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 24 (24-341)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._25_25-340"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 25 25-340</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 22 (22-343) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing manure in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd got old Perkin sow. Miss North and her father here for tea. pretty fine day. little snow falling.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (23-342)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing out manure, in afternoon. I at Drayton in afternoon for my waist. very bright day, but sharp and cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (24-341)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and taking things out of henhouse into {driving?} house. very cold and stormy. Tom Miller came here from MacArthur's party for breakfast.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 25 25-340</span></h2> <p>At home all day. very mild all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 26 (26-339) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Mr. Duncan here for a while in afternoon. bright day but raw east wind blowing Mr. L.A. Voecker died this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (27-338)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. very soft day. misting aft noon and night. Da and Ma went down to Mr. Voeckers in evening. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn here in evening and asked us to go to carnival on Thursday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (28-337)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. I went up for Grandpa Philp in morning. He stayed for dinner, then Da took him to Mr. Voecker's and then up home. Da cleaned our pig pens after he came home. very soft day. roads pretty soft. Da helped coffin Mr. Voecker. casket was matalic lined and weighed 400 lbs. Da stayed all night at Mr. Voecker.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_THURSDAY.2C_29_.2829-336.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January THURSDAY, 29 (29-336) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_30_.2830-335.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 30 (30-335)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_31_.2831-334.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 31 (31-334)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_1._.2832-333.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 1. (32-333)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 29 (29-336) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da coring in forenoon. Both at Mr. Voecker's funeral and to Drayton in afternoon. very large funeral. It stretched from his gate to cemetry. very foggy all day, almost rain at times. warm and thawing. very damp air.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (30-335)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. terrible stormy day. but not very cold. Perkin sow had 10 little pigs living. Black</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31 (31-334)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned out pens and went to Drayton in evening. little stormy in forenoon but lovely bright afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Booth died to-day. Joe McDonald's baby died in Hospital in Guelph, yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 1. (32-333)</span></h2> <p>Ma, Olive, and Brock up to Mr. McDonald's in forenoon. Da and ma down to Arthur Booth's in afternoon. rather nice forenoon, but very damp and foggy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 2 (33-332) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens. Ma and I up to Joe McDonald's baby's funeral in afternoon and down to Drayton. very nasty day. heavy showers at times very foggy &amp; soft. very high wind in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (34-331)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma went to Mrs. Booth's funeral in morning. Da done chores in afternoon. Mr. North and Miss North here for tea. rather raw wind, but mild. nothing falling till night, then a sleet falling. got our music lesson.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4 (35-330)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and brought in two loads of rails. sleeting in morning. very fine at noon. terrible stormy in afternoon.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_THURSDAY.2C_5_.2836-329.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February THURSDAY, 5 (36-329)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_6_.2837-328.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 6 (37-328)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_7_.2838-327.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 7 (38-327)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._8_.2839-326.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 8 (39-326)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 5 (36-329)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took team to Drayton to get them shod, afternoon. very stormy all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (37-328)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping draw ice in afternoon. Burrows boys brought up a few blocks at noon. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine day. little stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7 (38-327)</span></h2> <p>Olive 13 years old. Da choring in forenoon, and drawing in ice in afternoon. Burrows drawing also. Mr. John Lowes brought Mr. Heudeson and Janet here in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night and brought Mr. Heudeson out. lovely day. very bright day. not cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 8 (39-326)</span></h2> <p>Da and Mr. Heudeson up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very stormy all day but not cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 9 (40-325)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping Burrows boys pack away the ice. Uncle Willie came off noon train. He up here in afternoon. I drove Mr. Heudeson as far as Voecker's, then Ma took Mrs. Heudeson over to Dick Lowes. rather stormy at times. looking soft.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10 (41-324)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and helping finish pack ice and cleaned out pens. Olive and I went to carnival with H. Hillborn's at night. Had fine time. Uncle Willie here for tea. very fine day. rather mild. Burrows sow had 10 pigs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (42-323)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day (not feeling very well) Uncle Willie here in afternoon. heavy fall of very soft snow since eleven o'clock.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_THURSDAY.2C_12_.2843-322.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February THURSDAY, 12 (43-322)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13_.2844-321.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13 (44-321)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#St._Valentine.27s_Day_SATURDAY.2C_14_.2845-320.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">St. Valentine's Day SATURDAY, 14 (45-320)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15_.2846-319.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15 (46-319)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 12 (43-322)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. Mr. and Miss North here for tea. Uncle Willie here for a while in evening. rather soft snow falling in forenoon. rather fine in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13 (44-321)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing manure in afternoon. Uncle Willie and I at Drayton in forenoon. I got pair Hockey skates and books. lovely bright day but raw wind. Da 47. Uncle Jim 30 years old.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">St. Valentine's Day SATURDAY, 14 (45-320)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Ma and Uncle Willie up to see Aunty {Gass?}. We children to Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Jim came home at night. very fine bright day. Jim Bready and Mr. Stanton here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15 (46-319)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Uncle Jim and Will here for dinner. rather stormy all day. (Uncle Willie had been at Baking for over a year now.)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 16 (47-318)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning pens and drawing manure in afternoon. Willie Walker and C. Hillborn came here in afternoon to cut wood. Uncle Jim went home. Uncle Wilie here in afternoon. very clear air and cold. Andy Marrow died Sunday. to be buried Thur.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (48-317)</span></h2> <p>Da took Uncle Willie to station, then choring and drawing manure. Willie and Charlie here for dinner and tea. Frank Pages got our stock rack. very cold but bright, rather stormy at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (49-316)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Boys not here. very stormy and very cold all day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_THURSDAY.2C_19_.2850-315.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February THURSDAY, 19 (50-315) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_20_.2851-314.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 20 (51-314)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_21_.2852-313.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 21 (52-313)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22._.2853-312.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22. (53-312)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 19 (50-315) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out pens and went for load of wood to bush. stormy forenoon. fine afternoon. but cold. Boys not here to-day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (51-314)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing up wood from bush. Boys here cutting to-day. Olive came home from school sick. pain in bowels. very fine day. not nearly so cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (52-313)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out pens in afternoon. At Drayton at night. Boys here cutting wood. rather cold and pretty stormy. Mr. Corbett here in afternoon to see pigs.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22. (53-312)</span></h2> <p>I drove Grandma up to church in morning. Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very bright day but keen wind tracks filling up fast.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 23 (54-311) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Boys here cutting wood till about three o'clock, when they had to go home to fix windmill. called for me. Home about half past three. Quite large crowd about sixty. pretty stormy at times but not cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (55-310)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys not here to day. very fine day. not cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25 (56-309)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. Ma down to see Mrs. Henry in afternoon. very fine bright day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_THURSDAY.2C_26_.2857-308.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February THURSDAY, 26 (57-308) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_27_.2858-307.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 27 (58-307)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_28_.2859-306.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 28 (59-306)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_Sunday_1._.2860-305.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March Sunday 1. (60-305)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 26 (57-308) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. loevly bright day inclined to be soft.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (58-307)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. I at Drayton in morning. started to sleet about eleven o'clock and kept {up?} up off and on all day. Mrs. Fred Flath died this morn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28 (59-306)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drew out a little manure and cleaned the pens. Willie here this forenoon then went home. very foggy morning started to rain about noon, then turned to soft snow. high wind at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday 1. (60-305)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma over to Mrs. Flath's funeral in afternoon. very stormy at times but not very cold. Da &amp; Ma went to Mr. Duncan's after funeral.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 2 (61-304) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaning out pens and drawing out manure. F. Page got a pig here to-day $11.00 Boys here cutting wood. light snow falling all day. not cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (62-303)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here cutting wood. Olive ad I went to Hockey Match between Listowel and Drayton, with Hillborns. Drayton scored 4. Listowel 3. very fine day, but mild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4 (63-302)</span></h2> <p>Da and Harry Philp took 13 pigs to Moorefield this morning. Da choring and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Boys not here to-day. I took Grandma to Drayton in forenoon. very fine day, but pretty soft.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY.2C_5_.2864-301.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY, 5 (64-301) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_6_.2865-300.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 6 (65-300)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_7_.2866-299.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 7 (66-299)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_8._.2867-298.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 8. (67-298)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 5 (64-301) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing out manure. Boys here to-day. Miss North and Carrie here for dinner. Pages boys brought back fann-ing mill. soft snow falling all day. little colder to-night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (65-300)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and finished drawing out manure. Boys finished cutting wood at night. They have cut 35 cords. paid them $14.00. cost of cutting wood $17.50. I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day and very bright and mild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7 (66-299)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and walked to Drayton after dinner. Da and Ma 21 years married to-day. Old Wm Wells buried to day. very foggy all day. misting in forenoon. heavy rain off and on all afternoon. very dull, miserable, dirty day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8. (67-298)</span></h2> <p>Uncle John and May Gorden here this afternoon and for tea. At home all day. soft snow like rain this morning. little colder this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 9 (68-297)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then took cart and went to Palmerston for flour. Brought one hundred with him and payed for four hundred more. roads bad. lot of snow in some places. bare in others. raw east wind but bright fine day. Jas. Gilmore here looking at calves.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10 (69-296)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and carrying chop off barn floor into bins. Mabel Philp and Maggie McKee here to spend the afternoon. foggy in forenoon. quite steady rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (70-295)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and sawing up some rails and cleaned up chip yard. Henry Heseltine here for dinner. dull all day but nothing falling. H.O. Gillrie's sale.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY.2C_12_.2871-294.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY, 12 (71-294) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13_.2872-293.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13 (72-293)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_14_.2874-291.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 14 (74-291)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15_.2874-291.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15 (74-291)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 12 (71-294) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and went to Drayton to get medecine for young {Janey?}. she is sick. Jacob Corbitt, assessor here in afternoon. Hosheal Hilborn here for iron pots to make maple syrup. dull all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13 (72-293)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping Mr. Henry shinge his implement roof. then chopped ice away from door. very fine bright day. looks like spring. robins back again. wagons and buggys running again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (74-291)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens all day. foggy all day. very little sunshine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15 (74-291)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. He not very well. very foggy in morning, but bright afternoon. raw east wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 16 (75-290) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Drew up three loads of old rails from road fence in afternoon. then packed away the sleighs. Mrs. Burrows here sewing rags in afternoon. pretty fine all day until evening then commenced to rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">St. Patrick's Day TUESDAY, 17 (76-289)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing rails off the road. to the chip-yard. Uncle Sandy Walker here in forenoon for a little while. I at Drayton in afternoon. very bright at times. foggy in forenoon. Mrs. Wm Roberts buried yest to-day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (77-288)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and finished drawing rails. Da went to Drayton with Geo. Fisher at night. very warm day. foggy forenoon. A railway wreck at Marden. The train left the track. Seth Kilborn got our old goose. Julia Woodissee married to Wm. Dowery.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY.2C_19_.2878-287.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY, 19 (78-287)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_20_.2879-286.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 20 (79-286)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_21_.2880-285.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 21 (80-285)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_22._.2881-284.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 22. (81-284)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 19 (78-287)</span></h2> <p>Da done up his chores then I drove him up to George Fisher's. I came home, then took our duck over to Mr. Craigs. Da bought old "Dick" (Fisher's Black Horse) at his sale this afternoon for $92.00. Mrs. Burrows here serving rags. very hot day and roads drying up. C. Hilborn bought threshin out fit over $900.xx</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (79-286)</span></h2> <p>Da and Mr. McEwing measured field next to Emerson then done the chores. Da building a fence across the field. Harry and Roy Philp here fanning up some grass seed. I took a couple of letters to the train this morning. Ma over to Mr. A. Flath's this morn to get feathers curled. didn't get it done. very fine day and warm till about six o'clock. Then quite a heavy shower. some sharp lightning and thunder.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (80-285)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and finished drawing rails off the road and building the fence. Ma, Brock and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. McDougal here in evening to buy white Bull. rather dull and cold to'day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 22. (81-284)</span></h2> <p>Ma and I up to church in forenoon. down to Grandma's in afternoon. I 18 years old to day. very fine day. cool east wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 23 (82-283)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Brought up some old rails and felled the two poplar trees at the road. Ma busy sewing carpet rags. Al. {Touries?} and a young Tompson here to-night to look at Bull. Mr. McDougal took the white Bull away this forenoon. dull all day. misty and rainy at times.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (83-282)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping saw rails in afternoon. Roger's Boys came here this afternoon with their engne and sawed up all the rail pile for summer wood. cold all day. very windy all day. quite stormy all afternoon. finished carpet rags.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25 (84-281)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and piling the rails in afternoon. Mr. Perkin and the head agent for Ideal Wire fence here in afternoon. Da gave an order for 100 rods. very blustry all forenoon. little calmer this afternoon. ground covered with snow.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_THURSDAY.2C_26_.2885-280.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March THURSDAY, 26 (85-280)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_27_.2886-279.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 27 (86-279)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_28_.2887-278.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 28 (87-278)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_29._.2888-277.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 29. (88-277)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 26 (85-280)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and finished piling rails. Mr. and Miss North here this afternoon for tea. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. got pail of pickles. rather cold wind, but very bright. snow nearly all gone again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (86-279)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then drew away the poplar trees and cleaned up the bush. Sara Burrows here in afternoon. dull and dark all day. very foggy at times in forenoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28 (87-278)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping Rogers' boys lift their engine out of E.G. Henry's gate. Geo. Fisher here for dinner. Da and Fisher went to Palmerston in afternoon for flour. Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. very bright but cold wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 29. (88-277)</span></h2> <p>I drove Grandma up to church in forenoon. We three children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very bright day but raw cold wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 30 (89-276) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da done up some of the chores then went down to help Mr. Henry saw wood. had dinner there. finished the chores in afternoon then drove some stakes for a lane fence in front of house. I took Mark to town and got him shod. Ma out to Aunty Gass'. very fine bright day. raw wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31 (90-275)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon then working at the lane fence all afternoon. very fine day with very strong wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 1 (91-276)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and working at lane fence in afternoon. I at Drayton in afternoon. bright in morning but got cloudy and quite a mizzle of rain in evening.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY.2C_2_.2892-273.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY, 2 (92-273) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_3_.2893-272.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 3 (93-272)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_4_.2894-271.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 4 (94-271)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_5._.2895-270.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 5. (95-270)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 2 (92-273) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and building at fence till about four o'clock, then Mr. North helped him grind axes. Miss North and father here for tea. quite a shower rain in forenoon finer afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3 (93-272)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, fanned up some timothy seed and picked over turnips. raining about nine o'clock. turned colder and sleeted till noon. stormy off and on all afternoon. pretty stormy night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (94-271)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and washed the little pigs in afternoon. We three children at Drayton in afternoon. very stormy forenoon but clear and cold towards evening. roads bad. - rough.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5. (95-270)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Da up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. Grandma here. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 6 (96-269) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and working at fence in afternoon. I at Mr. Burrows for tea. dull all day. quite a heavy rain in the night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (97-268)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing some rails. Went over to Mr. Duncan's with bags for oats. very bright all day. with very high wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (98-267)</span></h2> <p>Da took six pigs to Moorefield in forenoon Wat helped him load them. Da came round by Mr. Duncan's and got oats. choring in afternoon. rather dull in forenoon. very bright afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY.2C_9_.2899-266.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY, 9 (99-266) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Good_Friday_FRIDAY.2C_10_.28100-265.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Good Friday FRIDAY, 10 (100-265)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_11_.28101-264.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 11 (101-264)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Easter_Sunday_Sunday.2C_12._.28102-263.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Easter Sunday Sunday, 12. (102-263)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 9 (99-266) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and driving stakes for fence from corner of driving house to ditch. Jim Bready here in evening. dull forenoon rain at times. fine afternoon with very heavy wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday FRIDAY, 10 (100-265)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and driving stakes in afternoon. Olive and I up at Grandpa Philp's for dinner. Geo. Roger brought engine and chopper here this afternoon. He stayed all night. real fine afternoon little cool in morning. east wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (101-264)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping with chop afternoon. Wat and Will Roger here helping. I at Drayton in afternoon. Olive up to Mary Philps birthday party. very raw cold wind all day. little rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday Sunday, 12. (102-263)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. raw but bright. east wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Easter Monday MONDAY, 13 (103-262) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and building at fence in afternoon. very high wind all day from east. Will. Walker went to Wiarton to-day. Mr. Moore and Miss Kate Wilson in here in evening. C. Hilborn brought his engine home to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (104-261)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping chop in afternoon. Geo. Roger here for dinner and finished chopping, and moved to Burrows. I at Drayton in forenoon. Ma up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. Charlie Hilborn here in morning. very high wind all day from east. mizzling and rainy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15 (105-260)</span></h2> <p>Da did up chores, then went over and helped Burrows saw wood. W. McEwing and I over to F. Pages in afternoon. Miss Duncan came here for tea. Ma and Olive at Drayton in forenoon. Da finished fence all but wiring. rather misty. strong wind from east. quite a mizzle at night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY.2C_16_.28106-259.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY, 16 (106-259) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_17_.28107-258.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 17 (107-258)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_18_.28108-257.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 18 (108-257)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._19_.28109-256.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 19 (109-256)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 16 (106-259) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores and went to plow sod on other place. Miss North here in after noon. Olive finished her 4th quarter paid M.N. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (107-258)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then plowing sod on other place. Brock and Grandpa went to meet uncle Jim, at noon train. Jim here in afternoon and evening. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18 (108-257)</span></h2> <p>Da did up the chores then plowing sod all day. Mr. D. Corbett here for dinner. Uncle Him, Olive and I at Drayton at night. Da went to Palmerston with C. Hilborn at night. very fine day hard frosts at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 19 (109-256)</span></h2> <p>Ma, Olive and Jim up to church morning. Jim here for dinner. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 20 (110-255) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores then got out the drill and cultivator. Cultivating all day in field next to sideroad. Works Carrie in forenoon Dick in afternoon. Uncle Jim and I at Drayton in afternoon. very bright day but cool. Jim here in evening. started to prepair ground for seed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21 (111-254)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and sowed the Duncan oats to-day. Took old Thrift and Judy's calf over to Moorefield. Got for her. nasty day. snowing all afternoon. ground rather sticky. cold wind blowing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (112-253)</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores. Then sowed pease in front of house. Harrowed it in afternoon. I up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon not very bright rather cool.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY.2C_23_.28113-252.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY, 23 (113-252) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_24_.28114-251.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 24 (114-251)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_25_.28115-250.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 25 (115-250)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_26_.28116-249.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 26 (116-249)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 23 (113-252) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores, then went back to cultivate on ground behind poplars. sowing oats this afternoon. Ma and Grandma at Drayton afternoon. Miss North here very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24 (114-251)</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating, sowing oats, and harrowing behind poplars. Da done chores at noon. Uncle Jim here in evening. dull all day. misting rain all afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (115-250)</span></h2> <p>Da finished sowing behind poplars, to-night. planted 2 pails of early potatoes over wire fence. Has 25 acres in. Da and Jim gone to Drayton at night very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim and I drove up to Mr. North's in time for church. Went up in 1 1/2 hrs. home in 2 hr. waggon. very fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 27 (117-248) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da took cultivator back on other place cultivating in back field all day. Ma took Uncle Jim to station in morning. Mr Corbett here and paid for cow Thrift got $25 for her. J. McGrogan here to buy hogs. Done the chores at noon. very fine day and hot. Mr. Craig here in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (118-247)</span></h2> <p>Da sowing oats he got at Burrows on bottom of field, and harrowed it. Grandpa at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day. I have bad cold. C. Hilborn and W. Drury here in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (119-246)</span></h2> <p>Da sowed barley in upper half of back field and finished there. started to cultivate in field behind Grandpas driving-house. very hot all day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_THURSDAY.2C_30_.28120-245.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April THURSDAY, 30 (120-245) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_FRIDAY.2C_1_.28121-244.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">May FRIDAY, 1 (121-244)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_2_.28122-243.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 2 (122-243)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_3._.28123-242.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 3. (123-242)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 30 (120-245) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da went over to spring-tooth, but had to come back for disc. Jim Bready here for dinner. On his first round this year. Da and he went to Drayton in afternoon. Charlie Hilborn and Da up to Rothsay at night. Miss North stayed here over night. very warm and very high wind all forenoon. darkened down at noon and quite a heavy shower after dinner turned cold towards evening and snowed an froze hard.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 1 (121-244)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores, then went over to disc, till noon. plowing after dinner. Bill Barry came here this morning to build fence. He stayed over night. Miss North went home. Grandpa went to Drayton in afternoon. very cold in morning with strong wind but got warmer and wind went down.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (122-243)</span></h2> <p>Da discing on other place all day. (I got Rain coat. $7.00) Bill Barry building fence. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Bright but cool wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 3. (123-242)</span></h2> <p>at home all day. steady rain all forenoon. turned colder toward evening. quite foggy. put 10 young cattle to bush but let them up to farm to-night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 4 (124-241)</span></h2> <p>Da finished discing this field in afternoon. Elsie 1 yr. old. Drawing stakes in forenoon for Barry to build fence with. Ma at Drayton in after noon. rather cool in forenoon warm in afternoon. Bill Barry here all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (125-240)</span></h2> <p>Da finished sowing oats to-night. Bill Barry here fencing. I took Grandma to station. She gone to Guelph to Women's F.M. Society. Prof. Rayner here this afternoon tuning piano. He here for dinner. very fine day. but cool wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6 (126-239)</span></h2> <p>Da went out this morning to harrow the field he sowed yesterday. finished at noon, and this ended the seeding. at Drayton in afternoon getting team shod. Bill at fence all day. Went home to-night. fine forenoon, but looking like rain in afternoon. little rain in evening also turned little colder. Grandpa B. done his new house for first time to-day. Ma 40 yrs. old to-day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_THURSDAY.2C_7_.28127-238.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May THURSDAY, 7 (127-238) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_8_.28128-237.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 8 (128-237)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_9_.28129-236.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 9 (129-236)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_10_.28130-235.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 10 (130-235)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 7 (127-238) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then drawing stakes and rails. Bill Barry here fencing. Ma and Olive at Drayton after tea. Grandma came home from Guelph to-night. Miss North and Carrie here to-day. dull and misty in forenoon, but turned out fine and cool. J. Bready here</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (128-237)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then drawing rails and sawing stakes and helping Bill build fence. General Agent for Waterloo Insurance Co. here in forenoon. very warm all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9 (129-236)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores, then he, Bill, and Brock took 4 young cattle to factory for D. Corbett got 130 for them. Bill fencing and Da drawing rails for lane fence. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. fine day and warm with rather strong wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 10 (130-235)</span></h2> <p>Tom Henderson and Jack Allen walked out for breakfast. Da went as far as station with T. H. about noon. Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 11 (131-234) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then back sawing off old rails for stakes. After dinner tood team and was drawing up some old rails into old orchard, then got out a 25 telegraph pole and took it down in evening to Tom. Henderson. Mary Cowan buried Jack Rich and wife here for tea. Ma and I planted garden vegetables. very hot day. Bill not here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12 (132-233)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then helping Bill, build fence. very hot day and smoky. very dry spring.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (133-232)</span></h2> <p>Da took cows back to other place in morning and helping Bill with lane fence all day. David Corbett here for dinner. I at Drayton in afternoon. got new hat 3.25 and Olive raincoat $3.50 very warm all day and smoky. Oscar Lowes married to Miss Schaffer.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_THURSDAY.2C_14_.28134-231.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May THURSDAY, 14 (134-231) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_15_.28135-230.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 15 (135-230)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_16_.28136-229.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 16 (136-229)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_17._.28137-228.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 17. (137-228)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 14 (134-231) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da took load hogs to Moorefield in forenoon. Helping Bill with fence. got some stakes for fence after tea. J. Bready here for dinner. quite a shower about nine o'clock. turned out very hot. looking like rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15 (135-230)</span></h2> <p>Da helping Bill with fences. finished lane fence on other place. then laid rest of fence from barn to E.G. Henry's line fence. Olive and I at town after supper. very warm all day. cool towards evening. cows stayed out over night for first.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (136-229)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill cutting posts on other place in forenoon. drawing them home in afternoon. Da took bag flour to Rothsay and took Bill home. Ma and children at town afternoon. (Carrie foaled this morning about five oclock. Dr. Pickel here to see her in afternoon. She appears all right at night. colt {sinart?} fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 17. (137-228)</span></h2> <p>I up to church with Grandpa's. We children over to grave-yard after tea. very fine day. hot in middle of day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 18 (138-227) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da started to draw manure out of manure house on to little corn patch, also spreading some which was over there. very hot day. Carrie's colt died.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19 (139-226)</span></h2> <p>Henry Heseltine came this morning to dig post holes for wire fence. Da helping him get started til about ten o'clock, then tagged sheep. Washing sheep after dinner. Grandpa's over to McLennan's their horse ran from C. Lowes to Hilborn hill. no body hurt. hot day looking like rain little shower at night. Da and Henry at Drayton at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (140-225)</span></h2> <p>Henry digging post holes and Da bottoming Henry also trimming posts. Brock went to Drayton after tea for Mr. Garneau to shave Carrie. Da took him home. Ma and I washed 11 blankets in afternoon. very warm all day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_THURSDAY.2C_21_.28141-224.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May THURSDAY, 21 (141-224) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_22_.28142-223.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 22 (142-223)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_23_.28143-222.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 23 (143-222)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_24._.28144-221.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 24. (144-221)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 21 (141-224) 1903</span></h2> <p>Henry trimming and setting the posts to-day. Da picking stone of the meadow to fill in the corner posts. J. Bready here for dinner. Miss North Here for tea also Nell Gardon here in afternoon. very warm day, but looking like rain. cool at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (142-223)</span></h2> <p>Henry finished putting in the posts and dug two post holes and hung gate at top of lane. Da helping in forenoon and went to Drayton for the wire 4 rails. got Carrie shod also. Henry went away about ten o'clock. warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (143-222)</span></h2> <p>sheep got out at night. Da got them and started to shear. finished shearing about four o'clock Ma, Brock and Olive at town in afternoon. rather cool wind blowing bright.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 24. (144-221)</span></h2> <p>At home all day till evening, then we children up to Grandpa Philp's. cold and rain in morning, turned out finer. cool evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 25 (145-220) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da finished spreading manure on corn ground in afternoon. Single plowed it and harrowed it three times. Brock fishing. He also took Olive up to Joe McDonalds. She has gone to a concert and stay all night. fine bright day. but pretty cold at night. Victoria Day, celebrated to-day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (146-219)</span></h2> <p>Henry Heseltine came down to help build wire fence. Mr. Wright and Booth came out to stretch it. Here for dinner and tea. shower, in afternoon. Big wind and rain storm about six o'clock, also some hail. Da at Drayton at night for splices for fence. Eg. Oxby here for tea. very hot and sultry in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27 (147-218)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Booth here and finished the fence about four o'clock. Da and Henry sawed the posts off. quite a shower in aftertoon. heavy rain and wind about tea. steady rain at night. Brock drove Henry part way home. very warm between showers.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_THURSDAY.2C_28_.28148-217.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May THURSDAY, 28 (148-217) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_29_.28149-216.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 29 (149-216)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_30_.28150-215.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 30 (150-215)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_31._.28151-214.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 31. (151-214)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 28 (148-217) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning pens all day and drawing the manureout on to little patch in front. J. Bready here for dinner. very strong wind all day. cold and rather cloudy at times looking like frost. covered vegetables with straw. lot of damage done by wind last night. H. Heseltine here for little pig to-night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (149-216)</span></h2> <p>Da working on corn ground all afternoon. at Drayton in forenoon for tile and take back the wire that was left over. Miss North here for tea. dull at times but brighter in afternoo. looking like frost.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30 (150-215)</span></h2> <p>Da planted corn by hand in forenoon and harrowed it before dinner. picked up along wire fence then went to Mr. McKee's raising. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. rather cool wind but bright. Da and Grandpa Benson at Drayton at night. Bill Fair got "Prince", the dog.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 31. (151-214)</span></h2> <p>at home all day. Ma, Olive and Grandma up to church. fine day, but cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 1 (152-213) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da finished spreading manure on little patch, then plowed it over and harrowed it. very fine day but cool evening and mornings. Da hoed potatoes after tea.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2 (153-212)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure on to turnip ground for potatoes. plowed it over after tea. Grandpa at Drayton after noon. very warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (154-211)</span></h2> <p>Da working over potato patch in forenoon and cutting some. planted them in afternoon. I up to Uncle Rich'd's in afternoon. very warm day. Uncle John and May in this evening.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_THURSDAY.2C_4_.28155-210.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June THURSDAY, 4 (155-210) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_5_.28156-209.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 5 (156-209)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4_SATURDAY.2C_6_.28157-208.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">4 SATURDAY, 6 (157-208)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_7._.28158-207.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 7. (158-207)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 4 (155-210) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da started to draw manure on to turnip patch. Took Jennie (cow) to J. Rich's after tea. Miss North and mother here in afternoon. warm day and very smoky. J. Bready here. Ethel and Seth Hilborn brought first meat from Beef Ring.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5 (156-209)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. Mr. Duncan here for dinner. I went to Drayton in afternoon and gave Mr. Duncan ride part way home. very warm day and very smoky. Uncle Willie years of age.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4 SATURDAY, 6 (157-208)</span></h2> <p>Da drew out a couple of loads manure to turnip ground. them single plowed it and harrowed it and ralled it. Ma and children at town in afternoon. fine day and hot.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 7. (158-207)</span></h2> <p>Da took Daisy (cow) to J. Rich's. He and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's in evening. very sultry. quite a sprinkle of rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 8 (159-206)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure to turnip ground finished out the manure house. very fine day, but warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (160-205)</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing out manure on turnip ground. taking it out of barn yard now. quite a shower of rain at noon. cooler after rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10 (161-204)</span></h2> <p>Da working at root ground all day. fine day. quite cool. Da not feeling very well at night. has cramps in stomach.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_THURSDAY.2C_11_.28162-203.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June THURSDAY, 11 (162-203)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_12_.28163-202.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 12 (163-202)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_13_.28164-201.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 13 (164-201)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_14.2C_.28165-200"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 14, (165-200</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 11 (162-203)</span></h2> <p>Da working at turnip ground all day ridged up a few in the evening. J. Bready here for dinner. Miss North here for tea. fine day but cool toward evening. Ross brought {beef?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (163-202)</span></h2> <p>Da finished ridging up turnips and sowed them. Janet McDonald came down and went with us over to H. Hilborn's picnic Ma and we children over for tea. home about eleven. turned wet and rained all afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13 (164-201)</span></h2> <p>Da just choring round, took out old stumps in front of house in afternoon. To J. Rich's with cow at night for nothing. drizzling rain all day quite heavy at times.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 14, (165-200</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up to Bob Gass's for dinner. We children at Grandma's. little showers now and again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 15 (166-199)</span></h2> <p>Da went to Guelph to Model Farm. Ma took him to station and went down town. Sara Burrows came here to sew in morning. Brock met Da at station at night. foggy morning but turned out fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16 (167-198)</span></h2> <p>started road work to-day. Art. Page here for dinner. Sara finished sewing to-night. fine day rather hot at noon. strong breeze.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (168-197)</span></h2> <p>Working on roads all day. Art. Page here for dinner. fine day for horses cool wind.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_THURSDAY.2C_18_.28169-196.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June THURSDAY, 18 (169-196) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_19_.28170-195.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 19 (170-195)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_20_.28171-194.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 20 (171-194)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_21._.28172-193.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 21. (172-193)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 18 (169-196) 1903</span></h2> <p>Finished the road-work to-night. Art. here for dinner, also J. Bready. Bill Barrie came here for dinner started to build line fence between us and Burrows. Da at Drayton at night for wire. Millers boys here and patched barn roof in afternoon and for tea fine day Miss North here. E.G. Henry brought meat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19 (170-195)</span></h2> <p>Dan, Will and Wat, working at line fence all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon Mrs. E.G. Henry and Mary here in evening. very warm day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (171-194)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will finished the line fence at night Da at town at night. Tom Henderson brough out sow which came from Bowmanville, in afternoon quite steady rain all afternoon. rather sultry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 21. (172-193)</span></h2> <p>Ma, Grandma and Brock up to church in forenoon. We children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. Ma and Da over to Henry Perkins in evening. very fine day but strong wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 22 (173-192) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da disced little patch, then took home Rich'ds gravel-box, then scuffled corn. hoeing corn all afternoon. Grandpa at Drayton in afternoon. fine forenoon. dull afternoon started to rain at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (174-191)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing out sow-thistle on other place and choring round. heavy showers of rain all day. I at Drayton in forenoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (175-190)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and plowed little strip along fence from barn. Olive started to write on Entrance exam. McDonalds girls stayed here and went with her. Fred and Miss Duncan here for a few hours in evening. raining off and on all day. doing lot of good.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_THURSDAY.2C_25_.28176-189.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June THURSDAY, 25 (176-189) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_26_.28177-188.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 26 (177-188)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_27_.28178-187.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 27 (178-187)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_28._.28179-186.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 28. (179-186)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 25 (176-189) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da went over for beef with team, then went to Palmerston with wool. Home at milking time. Miss North here in afternoon. J. Bready here for dinner. rather drizzling all forenoon. finer afternoon. McDonald's girls stayed all night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (177-188)</span></h2> <p>Will Barry came this morning. Da and he back splitting stakes all day. I took Janet and Marion home this evening. very fine day. quite strong wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (178-187)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will finished cutting stakes at noon. drew them up after dinner. Ma up to Drayton in afternoon. very hot day but quite a breeze some times.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 28. (179-186)</span></h2> <p>Olive and I took Grandma up to church in morning. Will Craig here in evening. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 29 (180-185) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da and Will started to build road fence in front of other place. They went to Drayton in evening. very hot day. looking very like rain in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (181-184)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will working at fence all day I at Drayton right after dinner for charcoal iron very warm day. lot of rain in night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Dominion Day WEDNESDAY, 1 (182-183)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will working at fence all day. finished it. Miss North and her mother here for dinner. I finished my 5th quarter of music. Miss North gone on her holidays now. Roy Philp came here to get horse "Dick". very hot day. rain at night with thunder.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_THURSDAY.2C_2_.28183-182.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July THURSDAY, 2 (183-182) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_3_.28184-181.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 3 (184-181)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_4_.28185-180.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 4 (185-180)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._5_.28186-180"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 5 (186-180</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 2 (183-182) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da took team and went to help Uncle Rich. scrape out foundation for barn. Booth and Dynes, tinsmith took spout off front of barn and put it on Grandpa's hose. J. Bready here for dinner. fine all day. strong breeze. Hosheal brought beef.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3 (184-181)</span></h2> <p>Da at Uncle Rich's till noon. heavy rain in forenoon. Got team shod afternoon. quite shower at milking time. very hot between showers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (185-180)</span></h2> <p>Da up at Richards all day. Ma and Grandma at Drayton afternoon. got new milk can. very warm day. Da took cow to J. Rich's after tea.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 5 (186-180</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philps in afternoon. looking very like rain in morning. turned fine towards evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 6 (187-178) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da up to Richd all day finished scraping there. S. Burrows sewing all day. Brock and Grandpa up to Uncle Benson's very hot day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (188-177)</span></h2> <p>Da scufflig and hoeing at corn all day. Sara B. here till noon. I at Drayton in morning brought home side-saddle. very hot all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (189-176)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing corn all day. Annie Craig here for short time in afternoon. very hot day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_THURSDAY.2C_9_.28190-175.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July THURSDAY, 9 (190-175)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_10_.28191-174.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 10 (191-174)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_11_.28192-173.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 11 (192-173)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_12._.28193-172.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 12. (193-172)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 9 (190-175)</span></h2> <p>Da finished hoeing corn about ten o'clock, then cleaned out pens. Started to skuffle turnips and hoed some. J. Breaky here for dinner. had new potatoes for first time to-day. Wat brought beef. very hot day and night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (191-174)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Ma and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon little cooler to day. nice breeze.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (192-173)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Olive and I at town in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12. (193-172)</span></h2> <p>We children up to Camp meeting in afternoon. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philps in evening. had 17 little pigs to-day. fine day rather cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 13 (194-171) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da finished the turnips to day. Mr. Burrows helped a little. Da plowed out our field potatoes this evening. They no good. crows pulled them out. very fine day. good strong breeze blowing. celebrations at Palmerston and Harriston.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (195-170)</span></h2> <p>Da mowing with scythe in orchard and among evergreens. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. misty and rainy in forenon, turned pretty windy in afternoon, but was bright.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15 (196-169)</span></h2> <p>Da fanned up twenty bags barley for chop, in forenoon. Took it to Drayton in afternoon. Olive went with Grandpa's and got tooth filled. very fine day in afternoon, but misty forenoon.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_THURSDAY.2C_16_.28Olive_Exam.29_.28197-168.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July THURSDAY, 16 (Olive Exam) (197-168) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_17_.28198-167.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 17 (198-167)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_18_.28199-166.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 18 (199-166)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_19._.28200-165"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 19. (200-165</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 16 (Olive Exam) (197-168) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da started to mow field below orchard. finished it at noon raked it up after dinner and put a little up. J. Bready here for dinner. Seth brought beef. I at Drayton in morning. Olive passed Entrance got word to-day. We children to Rothsay for man at night did not get one. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (198-167)</span></h2> <p>Da finished putting up hay about three o'clock then mowing fence corners. fine all day, but looking like rain. Brock 10 years old.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18 (199-166)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing in hay all day. Bill Barry here helping from eleven o'clock. Ma and Brock drove Bill a piece of way home. I at Drayton in afternoon. rather dull at times.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19. (200-165</span></h2> <p>All up to church in forenoon. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. Alex. McLennan and Marie Black here for tea. very heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 20 (201-164) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da choring and plowed little patch in front. Olive and I up to Wooddisse's for Blackberries $1.75 crate. fine all day but very heavy rain after tea.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21 (202-163)</span></h2> <p>Da edged up knife, then cut rest of hay in field. raked up little and put some up. Mrs. Black, Mrs. McLennan and Marie here to-day. fine all day till milking time then quite a heavy shower.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (203-162)</span></h2> <p>Da clearing up round old pig-pen. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. rather cool forenoon. with little showers. heavy fog in morning.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_THURSDAY.2C_23_.28204-161.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July THURSDAY, 23 (204-161) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_24_.28206-160.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 24 (206-160)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Grandpa_Philp_84_yrs._old._SATURDAY.2C_25_.28206-159.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Grandpa Philp 84 yrs. old. SATURDAY, 25 (206-159)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_26_.28207-158.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 26 (207-158)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 23 (204-161) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da raked up rest of hay and put it up. It took him all day. Olive and I at Drayton in morning for cherries $1.20 a basket. J. Bready here for dinner. Ross brought meat. fine day but strong wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24 (206-160)</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut back of Poplars. cut till noon then raked it and put it up. Olive and I over to see Marie Black in afternoon. Jim Mc.Grogan came for pigs. got Burrows sow and her 7 little ones $27. fine day but warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Grandpa Philp 84 yrs. old. SATURDAY, 25 (206-159)</span></h2> <p>Da, T. Craig and Emerson Henry, with Mr. McEwings team and men helping drew in hay by orchard and some from above Poplars. finished about four o'clock. Da and Ma at town at night. Uncle Jim came up. fine all day with strong breeze.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26 (207-158)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner also R. Henderson and J. Allen. Da and Ma up yo Grandpa Philps in evening. fine day. Da up to Uncle Richds in forenoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 27 (208-157) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da and Mr. Craig finished cutting above Poplars at noon. After dinner Da raked it and Mr. Henry, Percy and Ross put it up. Mr. Craig and Da started cutting on 14 acres on other place in afternoon. very fine all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (206-156)</span></h2> <p>Da and Mr. Craig finished cutting on other place about noon. little shower at noon. turned fine after dinner and Mr. McEwing's three men and team came up and they drew in what is back of Poplars. put it in driving house. E.G. Henry helping also. heavy rain storm in night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (210-155)</span></h2> <p>Da went to station for salt and plank in forenoon. Raked up half of 14 acres and put it up in afternoon. Perey and Ross here helping. Olive and I at town in afternoon. Craig here for barley after dinner. high wind and bright in afternoon. looking like rain at night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_THURSDAY.2C_30_.28211-154.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July THURSDAY, 30 (211-154) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_31_.28212-153.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 31 (212-153)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_SATURDAY.2C_1_.28213-152.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August SATURDAY, 1 (213-152)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_2._.28214-151.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 2. (214-151)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 30 (211-154) 1903</span></h2> <p>finished haying night. Da put new cover on well, then went out and raken hay till noon. Mr. McEwing's three men and team here. also E.G. Henry and Mr. Craig finished haying. J. Bready here for last time. bright all day but turned cooler at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31 (212-153)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ross put off load hay. then Da at Burrows all day with team, helping stack hay. very fine day. Mr. Craig got load of hay off headland on other place.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 1 (213-152)</span></h2> <p>Da over helping Burrows stack hay. finished at noon. Then Wat and Wilmot helped take load hay up to Grandpa Philp. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Da at town at night. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2. (214-151)</span></h2> <p>All up to church in forenoon. Da at Mr. McEwing's at night dull, looking like rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 3 (215-150) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da picked along rail fence in forenoon. then brought up load of truck from out of lne then brought home some of the old barn timber C. Hilborn here in afternoon. very fine day, but looking like rain at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (216-149)</span></h2> <p>Da picking up along line fence and around old barn and bringing them home, Da cleaned up barley and took it to town for chop and got horses shod. very heavy rain in morning. tea man here in evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (217-148)</span></h2> <p>Da picking up along line fence and around old barn. I went to town in morning for Maude &amp; Beckie Pollock they stayed all night C. Hilborn brought over saw. cloudy and rather sultry.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_THURSDAY.2C_6_.28218-147.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August THURSDAY, 6 (218-147) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_7_.28219-146.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 7 (219-146)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8_.28220-145.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8 (220-145)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_9._.28221-144.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 9. (221-144)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 6 (218-147) 1903</span></h2> <p>Charlie brought over engine and sawed old rails. C. Walker Wat and Ross helping. Took him about two hours. I took Maude and Beckie home. Da helped cut Burrows wood. Da cleaed out pens and brought up two loads chips for Grandpa. fine day quite strong wind. Miss Kate Wilson and Mabel here in after-noon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (219-146)</span></h2> <p>Da got out binder and went back to cut barley back of well on other place. finished cutting at night. I at Drayton in morning for twine. fine bright day strong wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (220-145)</span></h2> <p>Da shocked barley in afternoon and cut timothy and shocked it in afternoon. Brock, Olive and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Ma and I over to Mr. Duncan's Mary sick in bed. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 9. (221-144)</span></h2> <p>Ma and we children up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. little dull in morning. very fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 10 (222-143) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da edged up knife, then about ten started to cut oats behind Poplars. finished about half past eight. cut 14 acres. Wilmot Drewery helping shock in afternoon. Mr. Craig here all day. fine all day. quite warm. looking like rain at night. Da drove Mr. Craig home at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (223-142)</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. Daly's raising all day untill about seven the helped Watt take the heifer to the beef-ring. Ma took Clara to the sa station. She went to Grauenherst, May Gordon and Mable went with her. Cold and windy all day also cloudy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (224-141)</span></h2> <p>Da went to Drayton in the morning for the bider canvas. Mr. Webber and head agent here. Da bought a windmill for the pump in front of house $140.00. In afternoon cutting oats in corner field. Grandpa and Brock at Drayton in evening. cool and cloudy all day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_THURSDAY.2C_13_.28225-140.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August THURSDAY, 13 (225-140) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_14_.28226-139.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 14 (226-139)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_15_.28227-138.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 15 (227-138)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_16_228-132"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 16 228-132</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 13 (225-140) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da cuttin and shocking al day in corner field. Brock and Olive to Drayton in afternoon. Then Brock over to Drury's in evening. Fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (226-139)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting and shocking all day in corner field. Wilmot Drury here all day shocking. Fine day. Started to feed corn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (227-138)</span></h2> <p>Da drew in barley and timothy, and finished cutting oats in corner field. Willie Walker here all day helping and Wilmot Drury in afternoon. Grandpa and I to Drayton in afternoon. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 16 228-132</span></h2> <p>Olive up to church in morning with G&amp;G. Da and Ma at Mr Duncans in evening. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 17 (229-136) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da cutting oats all day in field below old orchard. Willie Walker here all day shocking and Wilmot here for a while in afternoon. Ma and Grandpa went to Stattion to meet Aunt Sarah and Eliza. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (230-135)</span></h2> <p>Da cut back of oats to-day. Wilmot Drury here all day shoching. Ma, Eliza and Olive to Drayton in afternoon. Aunt Sarah here for tea. Ma and Eliza up to Rothsay in evening. got Henry Hazeltine for to help draw in. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (231-134)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing in oats all day from behind the Poplars. Henry Hazeltine here all day helping. Eliza here all day. Ma and Eliza over to Mr Duncans in afternoon then round by Drayton. Olive took Eliza over to Uncle Sam's in evening. Then Da up to Walker's to get a man down to Drayton at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 20 (232-133) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da drawing in oats all day. Mr Right here helping and Wilmot Drury in forenoon and then went to Henry's theashing for a few hours for us. Da to Drayton at night. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (233-132)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing in oats all day out of corner field. Mr. Wright and Wilmot Drury here helping. Ma done down four baskets peaches. Aunt Srah here for tea. Brock over to Uncle Sams in evening with two letters for Eliza, Then da went to Drayton in evening. fine but terrible windy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (234-131)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing in oats all day from other place. Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Wright, Wilmot Drury and team and is cousin here helping. Mr John Smith came down off 44 train Grandpa brought Eliza here from Uncle Sams Mr. and Mrs Smith and Aunt Sarah here for tea. Grandma and Aunt Sarah had our house over to Bob Mitchells. Mr. and Mrs Smith and Da and Ma down to Drayton in evening. looking like rain, but fine.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Sunday_235-130._1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Sunday 235-130. 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_25_.28237-128.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 25 (237-128)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_26_.28238-127.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 26 (238-127)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August Sunday 235-130. 1903</span></h2> <p>Mr and Mrs Smith and ma up to chruch in morning. Mr. Smith went to Waltons from church Eliza here for dinner. Brock and Olive took Eliza over to Uncle Sams. Aunt Sarah here for tea. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing in to-day about three then went over to help Wlmot finish. He here with team and Mr. Wright, and other men. Mr and Mrs Smith and Aunt Sarah went away on morning train. fine day but started to rain at night - Clara came home Had fine time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (237-128)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. took load cheese to Moorefield in afternoon and came round to see Miss Duncan. very heavy rain in night. rather fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (238-127)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up grist of chop in forenoon and cleaned out pens. Took chop to Drayton in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. dull and very sultry all day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_THURSDAY.2C_27_.28239-126.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August THURSDAY, 27 (239-126) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_28_.28240-125.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 28 (240-125)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_29_.28241-124.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 29 (241-124)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_30._.28242-123.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 30. (242-123)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 27 (239-126) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da picking stones on other place all day. Jimmie Rich here for dinner. Mr. McEwing here to get help for to-morrow. fine all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (240-125)</span></h2> <p>Da took team and went to McEwing's to draw in. Just got one load and it commenced to rain. Da disced over little patch before dinner at H. Hilborn's threshing in afternoon. nasty day misty and rainy off and on all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (241-124)</span></h2> <p>Da at H. Hilborn's threshing till eleven o'clock. then picking stones on other place. Olive and I at Drayton in forenoon and over to see Miss Duncan in afternoon. dirty day misting and rainy and dull all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 30. (242-123)</span></h2> <p>All at home all day. Frank Page here in afternoon and for tea. dull in morning but brightened up. quite shower in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 31 (243-122) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da at McTavishs threshing till eleven o'clock. then just choring. very heavy rain all afternoon. looking clearer at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 1 (244-121)</span></h2> <p>Da picking stones all day on home place. Over to H. Hilborn's after tea. misty at times in forenoon but turned out fine after dinner.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2 (245-120)</span></h2> <p>Da raked oat stubble, then Percy and Mr. McEwing came up about ten and pulled peas before dinner. Ross came after dinner and Wat. Burrows here with team. They stacked the peas and topped them with oak raking. very fine day with strong wind all day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_THURSDAY.2C_3_.28246-119.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September THURSDAY, 3 (246-119) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_4_.28247-118.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 4 (247-118)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_5_.28248-117.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 5 (248-117)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_6._.28249-116.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 6. (249-116)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 3 (246-119) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da straightening up and cleaning out pens then at Mr. McEwings drawing in, in afternoon. Mr. J. Whitley here for dinner. Fred brought Miss Duncan here after dinner. Ma, Grandpa and I raised out potatoes this forenoon. very fine day. good breeze.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (247-118)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing in at Mr. McEwing's all day. Ma and Miss Duncan at Drayton in forenoon. very fine all day. cool towards evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5 (248-117)</span></h2> <p>Da finished drawing in at Mr. McEwing's to-night. then he went to town at night and round by Mr. Duncans for Marys clothes. very fine day, quite {fast?}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 6. (249-116)</span></h2> <p>Ma, Miss Duncan, Olive and Brock up to church in morning. Da, Ma and Miss Duncan over to Dick Lowes after tea. They not at home. fine all day, but cooler.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 7 (250-115) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da up to Uncle Rich'ds in morning then coring round. Brock to Drayton in afternoon Ma and Miss Duncan over at Burrows for tea. started to rain about ten and drizzled all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8 (251-114)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon started to draw manure to other place in afternoon. Ma and Miss Duncan up to Rothsay in afternoon. quite shower in forenoon. very bright afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (252-113)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing manure all day to other place. Miss Duncan and I at Drayton in forenoon. very foggy morning but cleared off and came out very hot and muggy and close. Hork sow had 7 little ones.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_THURSDAY.2C_10_.28253-112.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September THURSDAY, 10 (253-112) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_11_.28254-111.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 11 (254-111)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_12_.28255-110.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 12 (255-110)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 10 (253-112) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure in forenoon went to Drayton after dinner to get Dick shod and bring up the sugar (100 lbs) and fruit which came from Guelph. Ma and Miss Duncan over to cemetry. very heavy rain at noon. misting at night. very sultry at times. got 5 baskets Plums @ 20 ¢ = $1.00 John. C. Johnston auctioneer found dead in bed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11 (254-111)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing manure all day. Up to Rich'ds in evening for waggon box. very hot all day heavy dems at night. we busy preserving plums.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (255-110)</span></h2> <p>Da went to Elara for lime for Uncle Richd, Ma, Miss Duncan, Olive &amp; Brock at town in afternoon. Brock and I took Miss Duncan home after tea. very warm muggy day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da up to see Grandpa Philp at night. At home rest of day. quite heavy shower at noon very muggy and close.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 14 (257-108) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton. Home about three o'clock. then disced over little patch in front. very hot day and very sultry. little rain in morening. very heavy storms going round to-night. H. McGrogan here also Dave Corbett.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15 (258-107)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing manure all day. Ma, Olive and I at opening concert in town hall. very good concert. very sultry and hot. quite heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (259-106)</span></h2> <p>Da took load hogs to Moorefield. F. Page got one and helped him load them. just choring and trimming trees in afternoon very hot and sultry in forenoon. very heavy rain after dinner, a little cooler.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_THURSDAY.2C_17_.28260-105.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September THURSDAY, 17 (260-105) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_18_.28261-104.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 18 (261-104)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_19_.28262-103.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 19 (262-103)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_20_.28263-102.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 20 (263-102)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 17 (260-105) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da left here about twelve o'clock to get horses shod. Aunt Emma here this afternoon. terrible heavy rain all morning. quite cold to-night. little scudding showers in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (261-104)</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut at corn, but it got too wet, then choring and stopped front door from scrubbing. Mr. Tom Henderson brought out 4 baskets peaches and 3 of tomatoes in forenoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine at times but smart little showers off and on all day. quite cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (262-103)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting the corn and shocking it in forenoon. drawing manure on to patch in front in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night. very fine day, but cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 20 (263-102)</span></h2> <p>Ma, Olive and I up to church in forenoon. Bob Mitchell, Lizzie and two children here in afternoon and for tea. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 21 (264-101) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure on other side of little lane, all day. Da at Drayton at night to see if windmill came. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (265-100)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and finished taking out manure, at noon. At Mr. McEwings threshing in afternoon. I down to train to meet Uncle Willie at noon. rather hot and very fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23 (266-99)</span></h2> <p>Da at McEwings threshing till about ten o'clock then at F. Page's till four o'clock. then went to Drayton for wind mill. Uncle Will here in forenoon. turned out very windy all day. quite a lot colder towards evening. little mizzle of rain in evening.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_THURSDAY.2C_24_.28267-98.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September THURSDAY, 24 (267-98) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_25_.28268-97.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 25 (268-97)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_26_.28269-96.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 26 (269-96)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._27._.28270-95.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 27. (270-95)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 24 (267-98) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da helped Wat load hogs, unloaded the wind-mill, then he and Uncle Willie started for Palmerston for tauk. Grandpa got 'Mark' shod bright at times, quite cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (268-97)</span></h2> <p>Da started to draw wood from bush to fill wood-house. very fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26 (269-96)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing up wood all day. Ma, Brock and Grandpa at Drayton in afternoon, Uncle Will, Olive, and I up to see Aunty Gass. Da and Willie at Drayton at night. Very fine day, quite strong winds.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 27. (270-95)</span></h2> <p>Ma &amp; Brock at Grandmas in forenoon. We three children there for dinner. Ma and Uncle Will went over to see Miss Duncan about five home about. cold night, squalls of rain off and on. high wind. Da at Henry Hilborns with Tamworth sow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 28 (271-94) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da went to Elara for a load lime for Uncle Richard. I took Uncle Willie to station this morning. little scuds of rain at times. cold wind blowing. freezing at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29 (272-93)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing up wood from bush and finished filling the wood shed. Ma and we three children down to the show in afternoon. I stayed over with Maude Pollock for concert at night. It was a fine concert. Da done the milking at night. very fine nice day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (273-92)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughed little patch in front then started to plough field at corner. I walked home from Drayton this forenoon very fine day and quite hot, but looking like rain. Edgie Benson married to Etta McCuary.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_THURSDAY.2C_1_.28274-91.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October THURSDAY, 1 (274-91) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_2_.28275-90.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 2 (275-90)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_3_.28276-89.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 3 (276-89)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday._4.2C_.28277-88.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday. 4, (277-88)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 1 (274-91) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da plowing between showers. Brock went for beef in morning. very heavy rain in morning and another heavy shower in afternoon and evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (275-90)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Mr. North came here for tea and stayed over night. He painted the pump. quite misty in morning but turned out quite fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (276-89)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. fine day. Claire Annie here in forenoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday. 4, (277-88)</span></h2> <p>Olive went up to church with Grandpa's Dick Chamber's came down with them. Da and he up to see Grandpa Philp at night. Dick stayed here all night. quite fine all day rather hazy at times.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 5 (278-87) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da helping Burrows pick their potatoes. Wat, brought over 17 bags in afternoon. Ma took Dick to station. He starting to Toronto Dental College. She also took Brock to Doctor. He has a rash out on his face and his face is swelled. Doc. says nothing serious. very fine day - very bright and nice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (279-86)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Went to Drayton at night to see Doctor about Brock's face. It is terribly swelled and itchy. fine all day. quite sultry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (280-85)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon. Doctor here this forenoon. says Brock's face is not serious. dull forenoon. very heavy rain storm about seven o'clock. Sky got very dark. sultry.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_THURSDAY.2C_8_.28281-84.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October THURSDAY, 8 (281-84) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_9_.28282-83.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 9 (282-83)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10_.28283-82.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10 (283-82)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Suday.2C_11_.28284-81.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Suday, 11 (284-81)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 8 (281-84) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da moving fence round orchard and building some fence to let cows into clover. Grandpa and I at Drayton in afternoon fine bright day. got warmer towards evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9 (282-83)</span></h2> <p>Da went over to other place to plow. started in first fuld. Mr. Webber came out after dinner to set up windmill, did not get it all to gether to-day. strong cold wind all day, but quite bright.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (283-82)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Mr. Webber finished at windmill after dinner. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Da at Rothsay at night to see D. Corbett about delivering beast to Beef ring. very fine day. cool wild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Suday, 11 (284-81)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes for dinner and afternoon. We children at Grandmas for dinner. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 12 (285-80) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. struck very large flat stone and broke plow point. went over at noon to get Wilmot Drewery to blast it. Brock at Drayton in afternoon for plow coulter. Da has been using rolling coulter. Sara Burrows here in afternoon sewing at my wrapper. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (286-79)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Sara finished sewing about four o'clock. Brock down to J. Hilborns for our old goose. very fine bright day. but very foggy morning. quite warm. Dave Corbett here in afternoon.</p> <p> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (287-78)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing in forenoon, helping raise foundation on Rich'ds barn, in afternoon. I at Drayton in afternoon. Da went over to Sussex Gilrees for fat and hides at night. very foggy morning. did not clear off till noon quite warm and bright afternoon.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_THURSDAY.2C_15_.28288-77.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October THURSDAY, 15 (288-77) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16_.28289-76.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16 (289-76)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17_.28290-75.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17 (290-75)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_18_.28291-74.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 18 (291-74)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 15 (288-77) 1903</span></h2> <p>Thanksgiving Day. Da plowing on other place all day. Olive and I went for our beef. Uncle Jim came home on noon train. We children at Grandma's for dinner. very thick fog till noon. rather fine after dinner, but darkened down and a few little showers towards evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (289-76)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day Ma and Brock up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon Uncle Jim gone home morn. looking like rain all day. nice breeze warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (290-75)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing till noon. finidhed field he was at and started back at bush to plow. We children at Drayton in afternoon. Da took beefs' hide down at night. Betty Walker here for while in afternoon. Turned quite cold towards night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 18 (291-74)</span></h2> <p>Ma ad we three children up at Grandpa Philps to see Aunty Catty. flurries of snows in forenoon quite cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 19 (292-73) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da plowing back on other place all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon and over Bosworth for man. could not get one. very bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (293-72)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Mr. and Mrs. H. Perkins here for tea. Mrs. Perkin here in afternoon. R.R. Hambly had his first sale to-day at Mr. Lawtons. very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (294-71)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing till about eleven o'clock, then Ma drove him to Wilmot Drewerys threshing. came to Burrows about five o'clock. Mrs. Kervin (sister-in-law of Mrs. Burrows) here in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_THURSDAY.2C_22_.28225-70.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October THURSDAY, 22 (225-70) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23_.28296-69.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23 (296-69)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_24_.28297-68.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 24 (297-68)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_25_.28298-68.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 25 (298-68)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 22 (225-70) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da at Burrows threshing all day. Ma and Grandma at Mary Rich's for dinner. quite fine all day. strong wind. misting at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (296-69)</span></h2> <p>Da at Burrows threshing till about eleven o'clock then threshers and threshed our pea-stack. They were here for dinner. Miss Magee came here from school with Olive. stayed all night. Mr Woods here with tax recipts ($84.17) quite nill day. rather cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (297-68)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Olive, Miss Magee and I at Drayton in forenoon. Miss Magee and I at J. Hilborn's in afternoon and for tea. Miss Magee stayed at Hilborns. Da at Drayton at night. very fine day. cold wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 25 (298-68)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Mr. John. Henderson here in forenoon and for dinner. Uncle Rich'd here in afternoon. quite bright day. strong wind at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 26 (299-66) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Henry Heseltine here for a couple of pigs at night. Brock and I got two bag snow apples at Frank Pages in afternoon. real cold day. snowing off and on at times all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (300-65)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing on other place about four o'clock, then took up cabbage and a few turnips. Roy here asking hands to raising to-morrow. quite fine day - quite fall of snow through the night. not so cold as yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (301-64)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma up at Uncle Richards raising all day - Brock and I met the noon train and got a pair of Embden Geese and Plymouth Rock Cock. Geese $4.00. Cock $1.00. Express on all $1.80. They came from T.J. Cole, Bowmanville. Just a delightful day. nice and warm and sunshiny.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_THURSDAY.2C_29_.28302-63.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October THURSDAY, 29 (302-63) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_30_.28303-62.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 30 (303-62)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Hallow.27en_SATURDAY.2C_31_.28304-61.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Hallow'en SATURDAY, 31 (304-61)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Sunday.2C_1.2C_.28305-60.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Sunday, 1, (305-60)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 29 (302-63) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da at Mr. Newsteads threshing for two hours in forenoon. Then at I. Hilborn's threshing rest of day. Ma at Uncle Rich'ds helping. finished raising the barn. very fine sunshiny day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (303-62)</span></h2> <p>Da at Hilborns threshing till noon, then at E.G. Henry's. Winnie came here after and she, Alice and I went up to Newsteads to see Miss Magee. lovely fine day. quite balmy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Hallow'en SATURDAY, 31 (304-61)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma putting away cabbage, then Da went down to station for sugar and potatoes from Guelph, also Grandpa's flour. topping turnips in afternoon. We three children at town in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night. quite fine at times, smart little showers off and on.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Sunday, 1, (305-60)</span></h2> <p>All up to church in forenoon. very fine day. quite warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 2 (306-59) 1903</span></h2> <p>Robt gone to thresh at Richds forenoon. T. Craig came here to help with turnips. Helped all day very fine day Willie Walker &amp; Wat B. here afternoon working at turnipsTook in 20 or 21 loads today Clara started to sew on Drayton with Mrs. Gordon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (307-58)</span></h2> <p>Da and Willie Walker toping turnips in forenoon, then harrowing them out and drawing in. Mr. Craig, Hoshel, &amp; Chester here helping. beautiful day. - took in twenty four loads.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4 (308-57)</span></h2> <p>Robt finished turnips today Chester Walker helping, took a load down home &amp; one to Rothsay beautiful day Olive &amp; Brock &amp; School</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_THURSDAY.2C_5_.28309-56.29"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November THURSDAY, 5 (309-56)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_6_.28310-55.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 6 (310-55)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_7_.28311-54.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 7 (311-54)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 5 (309-56)</span></h2> <p>Robt took four pigs to Moorefield came home &amp; picked apples rest of day turned very cold and cloudy rain last night &amp; snow this morning very dreary B &amp; O at school</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (310-55)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and ploughing in forenoon and picking apples in afternoon flurries of snow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7 (311-54)</span></h2> <p>Da took eleven lambs to Moorefield in forenoon, then finished picking apples and took load of chop to Drayton Olive &amp; Brock went down for Clara and got home at six cold sharp wind all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday</span></h2> <p>at home all day, children down home for tea</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 9 (313-52) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day in corner field Brock took Clara to Drayton in morning. beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10 (314-51)</span></h2> <p>Finished ploughing in corner field choring and started to plough corn patch little windy but rather fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (315-50)</span></h2> <p>Finished corn patch and started to plough sod. Ma at Drayton in aft.noon Mr Bready here for dinner. Garner Page's sale. dull and threating rain. Heavy rain at night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_THURSDAY.2C_12_.28316-49.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November THURSDAY, 12 (316-49) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13_.28317-48.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13 (317-48)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_14_.28318-47.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 14 (318-47)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_319-46"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 319-46</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 12 (316-49) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing sod all day fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13 (317-48)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (318-47)</span></h2> <p>Da plowig sod all day. Brock went down for Clara and then Da went to station to meet Uncle Jim. Raw wind but fine</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 319-46</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Uncle Jim here for dinner. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 16 (320-45) 1903</span></h2> <p>Robt went out to plough ploughed till ten. raining &amp; freezing on to every thing. Robt gitting in the young cattel &amp; the {ealfs?} and choring round rest of the day Brock took Clara to Drayton Jim went back to Guelph on the 4:44.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (321-44)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring and ploughing the rest of the day. dull, windy, rain &amp; snow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (322-43)</span></h2> <p>Robt down to Drayton and choring forenoon choring, jutting on new chains and tying up young cattel aft very heavy fall of snow</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_THURSDAY.2C_19_.28323-42.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November THURSDAY, 19 (323-42) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_20_.28324-41.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 20 (324-41)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_21_.28325-40.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 21 (325-40)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_326-39."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 326-39.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 19 (323-42) 1903</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon choring and up to Rothsy with load of straw, afternoon snowing lightly &amp; little stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (324-41)</span></h2> <p>Choring and killing pig. Wat Burrows here helping. Rather soft.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (325-40)</span></h2> <p>Salting meay and putting it away also choring in forenoon. Brock up to Rothsay to see Henry Heseltine. choring in afternoon noon. Brock and Olive down to Drayton in evening for Clara. Raw wind looking like rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 326-39.</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Me. Mc Lenman here in evening for a couple of hours. fine day. -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Noevember MONDAY, 23 (327-38) 1903</span></h2> <p>Da took Clara to Drayton in morning Chroing and cleaning out hen houses very stormy. soft snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (328-37)</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon and fixing up bob. sleights flurries of snow. Uncly Saudy, Dave Campbell, and Mr. Morse drowned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25 (329-36)</span></h2> <p>Choring and drawing up wood in afternoon Ma to Drayton in aftnoon very fine day</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_THURSDAY.2C_26_.28330-35.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November THURSDAY, 26 (330-35) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_27_.28331-34.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 27 (331-34)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_28_.28332-33.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 28 (332-33)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29_333-32."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29 333-32.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 26 (330-35) 1903</span></h2> <p>Choring and cleaning out pens. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (331-34)</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon and up to Teuiotdale in after noon whit with Uncle Richard on Mrs. Morrow's business.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28 (332-33)</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon. Da took a load of chop to Drayton in aft noon also Brock and I down for Clara. Heard the Uncle Sandy Walker with two other men were supposed to be drowned. fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29 333-32.</span></h2> <p>Ma and Clara up to Rothsay in morning. with letter we got from Aunt Kate saying they expected he was lost. Mr. Duncan here in evening. fine day. Uncle Richd went to Drayton to telephone. to Bracebridge. Got back word that the top of the boat had been found.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 30 (334-31) 1903</span></h2> <p>Henry Heseltine started in morning to dig for windmill. Dug till ten and then went to C. Walker's threshing for us. Mr. Webber here in after noon. sooft snow falling.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 1 (335-30)</span></h2> <p>Henry here all day digging for piping also Mr. Webber. beautiful day. -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2 (336-29)</span></h2> <p>Mr Webber here all day. Da choring. Wilmot Drury went to Pages threshing for us. beautiful day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_THURSDAY.2C_3_.28337-28.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December THURSDAY, 3 (337-28) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_4_.28338-27.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 4 (338-27)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Will_at_threshing_SATURDAY.2C_5_.28339-26.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Will at threshing SATURDAY, 5 (339-26)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Sunday_400-25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">December Sunday 400-25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 3 (337-28) 1903</span></h2> <p>Mr Webber here in forenoon. Henry here all day. Da at Frank Pages threshing in aft. noon Old Mr. Flath's sale. fine day. Dave Campbell {focieed?}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (338-27)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Webber and Henry here all day. Henry stayed over night. Da helping to lay pipes and choring. Soft snow falling. Will Walker at McEwing's threshing for us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Will at threshing SATURDAY, 5 (339-26)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Webber and Henry Heseltine here in forenoon. Brock and I at Drayton in aft noon for Clara. Charlie brought engine here at night. Da went to Drayton at night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Sunday 400-25</span></h2> <p>At home in morning. then Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philps in aft noon snowing and cold wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 7 (341-24) 1903</span></h2> <p>Started to thresh, threshing all day. soft snow falling.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8 (342-23)</span></h2> <p>finished threshing about three. Da choring, snow falling. - Herb Page (evening came) to do chores</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (343-22)</span></h2> <p>Robt gone to Gravenhurst this morning. Herb took him to train B. + Olive at school Herb choring and took Da two bags of straw. I took Clara back to sew in Drayton snow falling and cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 10 (344-21) 1903</span></h2> <p>Herb choring forenoon cleaning pig pens and Horse stable afternoon. very fine day. Wat gone to H. Hilborns threshing for us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11 (345-20)</span></h2> <p>Very stormy mornig Wat at H. Hilborns fore. for us Herb choring forenoon helping gather fan up his oats aft and choring rest of thime heavy fall of snow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (346-19)</span></h2> <p>Terrible stormy day all day Brock + Herb choring forenoon Olive &amp; I went down for Clara afternoon Herb hitched up and took fathers cab down then choring rest of time terrible stormy day soft snow and rain at night Got word from Betty that Robt got there safe.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 13. 1903.</span></h2> <p>Mr. Craig brought over letter he got out of the mail at Drayton Sat. night from Da. Mr F. Page here in afternoon. terrible stormy day, and very cold. At home all day. came on horseback {?} storm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 14 (348-17) 1903</span></h2> <p>Still storming. terrible and very cold Herb choring forenoon Herb hitched the team and took Clara &amp; I down to Drayton, I got the cheque cashed and paid the taxes to Mr I. Hilborn to take up to Woods still very cold at night I up to Richd with letter at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15 (349-16)</span></h2> <p>Herb choring all day still very cold &amp; rough Olive &amp; Brock did not go to school on Monday or Tuesday too cold &amp; rought. Harry went down to train for Robt &amp; Richard but did not come</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (350-15)</span></h2> <p>Herb choring all day, snowing cold and rough Robt home from Gravenhurst with both feet frozen badly Dr. Mack came out and dressed them. Kate &amp; Violet here cold stormy weather</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_THURSDAY.2C_17_.28351-14.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December THURSDAY, 17 (351-14) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_18_.28352-13.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 18 (352-13)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_19_.28353-12.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 19 (353-12)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 17 (351-14) 1903</span></h2> <p>Herb choring. Robt sent up for Willie Walker to come &amp; help Herb chore fanning up chop &amp; Herb back down afternoon. Kate &amp; Violet went to Rochds &amp; up to Rothsay Dr. Mack came to dress Robt feet afternoon Mother here for a while</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (352-13)</span></h2> <p>Herb &amp; Willie choring and fanned up two loads of chop and took it down Robt feet very sore &amp; prickling</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (353-12)</span></h2> <p>Herb &amp; Willie Walker choring and fanning up chop all day Olive + Brock went for Clara Mr Duncan &amp; Mary here for tea.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20.</span></h2> <p>Jack Allan + Tom Henderson here for dinner Clara went back with them a heavy fall of soft snow all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 21 (355-10) 1903</span></h2> <p>Ma washed. Mr. Webber here to see da. Herb and Willie choring and drawing out manure. very stormy at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (356-9)</span></h2> <p>Herb went to Drayton in morning for load of chop Wille choring. Then both drawing out manure. rather fine. Dr. McWilliams here. school stopped.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23 (357-8)</span></h2> <p>Willie choring in morning and then drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma went to Drayton for Clara rather windy but fine.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_THURSDAY.2C_24_.28358-7.29_1903"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December THURSDAY, 24 (358-7) 1903</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_25_.28359-6.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 25 (359-6)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_26_.28360-5.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 26 (360-5)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_27_.28361-4.29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 27 (361-4)</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 24 (358-7) 1903</span></h2> <p>Willie choring in forenoon. cleaning pens and drawing out manure in aft.noon Da's feet getting along very well soft snow falling all day. almost like rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (359-6)</span></h2> <p>Christmas Day. Will choring in forenoon, went home afternoon. Jack Naecker here in afternoon. rather nice at times. but some times quite stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26 (360-5)</span></h2> <p>Will choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. Ma and chiildren at Drayton in afternoon. Dr. here to-day. very fine all day. quite cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 27 (361-4)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. A terrible stormy day, not as cold but snowing and blowing. Da's feet getting along fine. helping with chores now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 28 (362-3) 1903</span></h2> <p>Will and Da done up the chores and took down some straw to Grandpa. Then finished drawing out manure. very fine nice day little snow in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29 (363-2)</span></h2> <p>Will choring all day. Da took Clara to Drayton in morning, then Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon, also to see Uncle Ruch. one foot very sore. soft snow falling and drifting.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (364-1)</span></h2> <p>Will and Da choring and fixing stable doors also moving some turnips. quite fine in forenoon. very snowy afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 31 (365) 1903</span></h2> <p>Will and Da choring in forenoon Da at Drayton in afternoon. Clara came home with him. stormy all day, with snow falling Uncle Jim came up home. train terrible late The Maryboro Council and Reeve are all elected by acculamation. Dickson Dixon Reeve. Wetzel, Philp, Dickson and Brooks.</p> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f4cd2144822f489e927597fa2a7e2f1.pdf 323696bf74b980ddd57b4ff07e4b3678 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ebcf2c443e1ff6fa2f7dec3e6cfe047c.pdf 799782397fb38c8ea70317c745fc45d0 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808-1895) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Printed page} DAILY JOURNAL, 1867. {Printed page} CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1867. BANK HOLIDAYS. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. RATES OF POSTAGE {Printed page with newspaper cutting} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1867. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {Newspaper cutting - notice of Marriage} {6 blank pages} February. MONDAY, 11. 1867. The weather is cold and windy to day but not so cold as yesterday which was very bitter, the wind being so keen. Went out to the Rocks {caves at what is now the quarry at the Reformatory} and drove all round and find a considerable quantity of parts of piles of dry wood yet left, hardly any wheat in the market to day TUESDAY, 12. Mild weather to day, but no increase of water yet but have plenty for 2 run. Saw 14 hogs weighed to day in the market fed by Griffeth of Eramosa, and after deducting 2 lbs for each hog they amounted to 5780 lbs @ $5.50 = $317.90 WEDNESDAY, 13. Mild weather to day, and raining hard during the whole of the forenoon and most of the afternoon FRIDAY, 15. Very fine winter weather, Went down to Fishers Mills {2 km north-west of Hespeler on Chilligo Creek} to day, Higinbotham & wife and Wm & Johny, Mrs A and self, the sleighing was good considering the washing it got from the rain on Wednesday they had plenty of water running over the dam there �SATURDAY, 16. This is a very rainey and stormy morning but cleared up by noon. There is a great deal of water flowing over the apron to night, but think there is no need to lift the gates as it is freezing now. Began to {blank} on the rafters for roof of Shed at the furnace door of Distillery February. MONDAY, 18. 1867. This has been a fine mild day, and the snow melting away pritty fast on the roads, a considerable quantity of water is flowing over the dam. Have resolved to day to set up the Cronometer Steam Guage to test the little Boiler in the distillery Have begun to put on the sheeting for the roof of the shed in front of the furnace doors TUESDAY, 19. The New Woolen Factory to be built on the old Tannery lot (Jacksons) is to be 81 feet long & 34 feet wide & 2½ stories high, the lower 10 feet the next to be 9 feet high WEDNESDAY, 20. Went down to Hamilton this morning & found that they had a greater fall of snow than we had last night. This being the day of Meeting of the Corn Exchange, the attendance was very poor, and sales made, the trade in general is very dull February. THURSDAY, 21. 1867. This is a cold day, and clear yet not very hard frost. It appears that the Wollen factory contracts are taken the Mason work is to be completed for $1770.00 & the Carpenter work for $1050.00 FRIDAY, 22. This has been another coldish day. but quite clear. Some snow fell last night and through the forenoon but all of it did not amount to much, nor make sleighing. Have made preparations, by way of attaching the little Boiler to the old one, so as to give it a fair trial tomorrow. We are also now grinding No 2 wheat into a 2d quality of flour, it would have been much better had the wheat been dried on a Kiln SATURDAY, 23. �I made a fair trial of the boiler this morning and after several hours hard firing got the steam up to 12 lbs but when ever it was turned on to the still it went down at once, and after working on till after 10 oclock could only run one charge and had hard work to blow of that, we pulled out the fire and put it into the old furnace and started it, and had the steam up in a very short time February. MONDAY, 25. 1867. This has been rather a coldish day, the wind sharp. Mrs Stewart of Montreal and little Duncan left for home at 3 o,clock. Very few loads of wheat came into town to day and some sold as high as $1.50 TUESDAY, 26. Fine winter weather but hardly any sleighing on the main roads. There was a good deal of wheat in town to day, but all very high, some loads commanding $1.52 in silver and not unfrequent $1.50 in bills, poor fall wheat $1.71Pork heavy from $5.30 to $5.40 WEDNESDAY, 27. This has been a very fine day, I went down to Hespeler to enquire about square timber and flour Barrels and agreed for 1000 from Kribs at 30 cents there at the shop. He could not furnish the timber himself but have heard from since that a party will deliver it rough hewn at $8.68 or counter hewed at $8.80 per 100 feet in Guelph February. THURSDAY, 28. 1867. Cold to day by what it was yesterday and looked like rain in the afternoon. The team brought up a load of Barrels from Hespeler, also a load from Evertown and one from Kelly. This has been our Fast day in the Church {St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Suffolk and Norfolk streets} and was very well attended both morning & evening. March. FRIDAY, 1. Very mild to day, team brot another load of Barrels from Waterloo But have set about making a new large Rack to hold a hundred Bhls at least. Attended a General Meeting of Directors of Insurance Company. Also set about taking out the boiler put into the distillery on trial. It began to rain this evening and likely to continue all night WEDNESDAY, 6. �This is our Monthly fair day and a considerable number of cattle came in and all those that were fit sold quick. at much better prices than last fair day. I sold 4 steers for $160 in bills, at least $5 a head more than could have been got for them last fair. FRIDAY, 8. Went down to Hamilton this morning by train to attend meeting of Steam Ship Company. Much more snow had fallen there yesterday and during last night, than in Guelph for I went up to town in a sleigh which could not have been done in our town, the City seemd dull SATURAY, 9. Recd a letter this morning from my Sister in Illinois [Blank page} FRIDAY, 15. This has been a clear bracing day, blowing a cold wind from the N West. Got up 6 of the long pine beams from Morriston to day. In the afternoon I went down there myself with another order for timber, which I have to pay $8 for deld in town. Little said that the large timber was far too cheap at $9. and that he would make no more at less than $12. SATURDAY, 16. This is another cold blustering day freezing very hard, Wheat has taken quite a start to day in price $1.45 yesterday & $1. 52 in bills to day & $1.55 in Silver. I Bot 1200 Bush from John Stewart at $1.45 Bills. Richard Greet Esqr died this forenoon about 10 a m, from a very severe attack of Paralises, he had a light one last year aged they say 52 years but I think he was more, came here 1835 & was 22 then. Robert Swan of Acton died also to day aged 63, he formerly was a farmer on the Elora road Pilkington then a few years a flour & grain dealer in Toronto & lately of Acton, March. MONDAY, 18. 1867. A considerable fall of snow yesterday and this morning from 3 to 4 inches, we have hard frost. Mr Rutherford of Stratford came here & Paid in $5,000 on a/c of flour and was desirous of purchasing another lot of flour, but did not feel disposed to sell any more at present. One of the name of Todd has suddenly left Seaforth having previously sold warehouse receipts to 4 or 5 different parties for the same wheat. The Assizes began to day �TUESDAY,19. This is a fine clear day but froze very hard last night, the Mercury was down at zero this morning at about 7. It appears to day that the Royal Canadian Bank Branch at Stratford has a claim of $8,000 on Todd estate. I attended Greets funeral & was one of the Paul Bearers, his Son Alexr arrived from the States while the Coffin was in the Church WEDNESDAY, 20. This is a fine day, but little wheat comming into Market & 1.62 paid for Spring and $1.90 for Fall. Began to Grind over the middlings at noon to day. March. THURSDAY, 21. 1867. Went down to Toronto this morning, weather pleasant though looking like a change. Bot of Geo. Michie & Co 1 Pun Scotch whisky 162 galls a cask 1.87½ $303.75. Made enquirey about flooring for Wm’s house and found corn seasoned 1½ inch $30 face measure and 1¼ at $24. It was very stormy in returning the snow fell very fast and drifting heavy, but it was not dry but rather soft. FRIDAY, 22. This is a fear full morning a great deal of snow has fallen through the night and still continues but is gradually fallen off. we have not had such a heavy fall as this for years. The Meeting of the Elmira road Co. took place to day and 5 directors when Nos by ballot fell on Goldie, Massie, P. Winger, Thomson, & Gow, were elected as the first directors of the Road. There was a very good attendance of Stockholders. The Band of the 17th Regt came up from Toronto for the concert in the Drill Shed about {blank} people were assembled to hear the Music which was splendid (It was in aid of the Band fund of the 30th Wellington Batallion. The Band consisted of {blank} men . SATURDAY, 23. This is a splendid morning quite mild and if it continues the snow will soon go away. The Band of the 17th Regt left by the 10 oclock train. Bot of H Fraser & Co of Montreal 1 Pun Jamaica Rum, No 9 = 117 galls 334/10ths OP a 8/6d per gall at 16, OP $228.73 2% off for cash $223.00. The strength was found to agree correctly, TUESDAY, 26. �This has turned out to be a very fine day for this time of the year, so Mrs A and I went up in the cutter to Fergus & with the exception of a few bare places in the middle of the Road on this side of Blyths tavern the sleighing was very fair so that the late snow must have fallen very generally to the north of us. It got pretty cold on our way home. WEDNESDAY, 27. Singular enough this has turned out a course morning with occasional showers of snow. March. THURSDAY, 28. 1867. This is a very pleasant day went down to Galt to attend the Induction of Revd Muir as Minister of St Andrews Church there. Mr Mc Donell of Fergus preached the Sermon, Mr Hogg addressed the Minister and Mr Thom the people, the Presbytery were invited to dine with the Trustees &c. I went through Messrs Goldie & McCulloughs works, which are now very extensive haveing the new Shop for constructing woolen machinery in full operation. The price of wheat is going up still more, and flour must rise again FRIDAY, 29. Very good weather busey getting the new Bran Duster taken on trial fitted up SATURDAY, 30. This has been a most charming winter day, but the snow is melting away fast from the heat of the Sun. Got the Bran Duster started this forenoon. Then a Telegram from Montreal this morning that the No 2 flour sent had been sold to day on Cars at $8.00 April. MONDAY, 1. 1867. This has been a very rough morning, snowing heavy and driving with the wind quite thick at times but was all over and melted away by noon. The Duster appears to blow out allong with the Bran a considerable lot of fine dust. Mr Joseph Garrard Wright son of Mr Samuel Wright the Baker died here to day, aged 36 years TUESDAY, 2. This has been a better day, but the roads are getting very bad. Ryan wants to leave the stone cottage on Norfolk Street and Mr Joseph Hobson the Surveyor is to have it, at $9 a month payable quarterly, FRIDAY, 5. �The River is rising fast and have ordered the Flood gates to be raised this afternoon or tomorrow, the weather is very wet and slushey SATURDAY, 6. Mrs A & I went down to Hamilton to see Mrs Helen Stewart our Neice, who is very ill, also to see Mrs Tawse who is there for a few days. The weather open and mild, trade but moderate, and flour & wheat dear April. MONDAY, 8. 1867. Strong frost this morning, the gates are open, and the water has fallen very much but as soon the day was advanced the water rose and the ground became quite soft again Wednesday, April 10, 1867 Birth Mrs George Palmer of a Son this day FRIDAY, 12. Dry weather. Have been working for some days thoroughly repairing the sepparator SATURDAY, 13. The weather is very mild and dry and the roads dried in some parts and dusty. The water is rising considerably. April. MONDAY, 15. 1867. This is a very wet day, there was no rain yesterday, yet in the morning befor going to Church had to raise the Carding Mill gates to prevent a place in the dam from cutting away untill I could stop it to day. Mr & Mrs Lambie of Detroit came off here this afternoon on their way to England TUESDAY, 16. This has been a better day than yesterday and dry walking. Mr & Mrs Lambie started at ½ past 3 this afternoon for the old country SATURDAY, 20. This has been a very fine day though somewhat colder than yesterday. Mr Boult has got so far recovered as to go out today a little. Jas Davidson has made a fair beginning of the foundation of the Independant Church also Kennedy & Pike �have made great progress in taking out the cellar for basement of the Mercury Printing Office April. MONDAY, 22.1867. A considerable shower of snow came on during last night and continued the most of the forenoon, but melting very fast on the road or where there is gravel. It is freezing this evening TUESDAY, 23. This is a much drier morning & frosty, and began this day at noon to strip the earth of in front of the Jarvis lot to make a road down and at the same time test the quality of the stone, before fully opening out the quarry. This is St Georges day, dinner in Town Hall WEDNESDAY, 24. The roads were hard and dry this morning & there had been hardish frost during the night, and this afternoon it is quite wet with snow & sleet, FRIDAY, 26. It blew very hard this evening SATURDAY, 27. This is a cold windy morning. and there has been rain during the night and frost this morning. I notice the death of Jane relict {widow} of the late John Ewart Esqr Toronto, in her 79 year, she died yesterday. Crester Johnston of the Plains Puslinch died this morning {Yesterday's diary entries repeated with newspaper cuttings pasted over.} May. WEDNESDAY, 1. This is our Spring fair day, and a considerable number of cattle, but the price was not so good as last market day. The weather is cold and backward. Engaged George Cole for a month on trial at $9.00 a month & Board May. THURSDAY, 2. 1867. John Goggan asked an advance of wages, and I agreed to give him $10 next month. �FRIDAY, 3. This is a finer day than we have had for some time. I engaged John Gore and he begins this morning to quarry stone in front of lot on the Waterloo Road so as to open a road into my own ground, his wages $1.25 as wages and an allowance for taking charge of the work of 25¢ extra per day. Went down to Toronto to day to see that Mrs Campbell got her luggage that was left behind, and found that flour had been sold freely at $8.50 for No 1 Spring {Newspaper cuttings on page} May. MONDAY, 6. 1867. This was a wet morning yet the men began and worked TUESDAY, 7. This has been a dry day but cold Wednesday, 8. The Court of Chancery began its sittings to day the weather is coldish yet. I attended the Presbytery to day, also meeting of Directors of Mutual Insurance Co regarding aplication from Fraser for insurance on New Mill at Elora now nearly ready May. THURSDAY, 9. 1867. This has been a very fine day and not so cold quite as for some days past. The Court of Chancery had the Case of Ontario Bank and Hackins on hand all day and left of at 6 and begin tomorrow, FRIDAY, 10. This has been a very fine day, the court is still sitting, went out to the Rocks this afternoon and also down at the Quarry on the Waterloo road which is turning out very blocks of stone, SATURDAY, 11. I went down this morning to Hamilton, and found business but moderate the extream prices are hardly obtained here. In returning fell in with Mr Ross of Whitehead & Ross who is to stay over till Monday May. MONDAY, 13. 1867. �This morning a somewhat wet & cold but faired up during the forenoon and drove Mr Ross up to Goldies Mills. I agreed to advance the wages of William Taylor (now 2d mashman ) to $16 per month to begin after the present month is out. WEDNESDAY, 15. Died. At St . Fort Cottage Brantford Captn Jas A Stewart in his 28th year. Son-in-law of Captn Vale May. THURSDAY, 16. 1867. This was a fine morning though a little cold. John & I went up to Berlin and also to Waterloo and examined the piggeries there belonging to G Randall formerly Hespeler & Randall which the latter bought out this Spring, and Hespeller sailed for Europe this present week, they are now distilling 65 Busels. I did not think their pig styes fit for feeding in cold weather FRIDAY, 17. This has been a very fine day. My old aquaintance James Beachall. Contractor of Toronto died there to day aged 57. SATURDAY, 18. It was cold this morning for this season of the year but was pleasant through the day but windy. There has been a good deal of Wheat sold in town to day. I agreed with Robert Ward to continue for a year at $15.00 per month to begin when his present month ends. Mr John Ross our old townsman was here to day May. MONDAY, 20. 1867. This is a very pleasant day but dry weather, there was a little fine rain yesterday evening, but nothing to speak of. Robertson the Millowner of Fergus left here this afternoon for the old country & the worlds fair. TUESDAY, 21. This has been a cool forenoon, and the middle part of the day was very windy & dust flying at a great rate, when on came the rain about 3 oclock and continued till after 7 p m and cold. I have been trying to hunt up all the evedence I can in the Mc Antee case, & intend going to Toronto in the morning to see Mr Mc Michael about it, WEDNESDAY, 22. �This was a tolerably fine morning but not at all warm. I went down to Toronto to see Mr Fitzgerald about the Mc Antee case, the train was late in getting in to the City and not being able to find Mr F. when I first called, and after he came the consultation continued till after the train had left, and made up mind to stay all night May. THURSDAY, 23. 1867. This was another coldish morning for this time of the year, and a shower of rain came before we got to Georgetown, when it got fair, we were detained here for about an hour, on account of a great smash up just at the Station of no less than 5 cars being smashed to peices and the flour & Pork barrels, strewed on the road, the locomotive and one car became detached from the rest and run on for over a ¼ of a mile ere the could stop it although the car was draged with only one axel and a pair of wheels, and one would have thought from the manner in which the ties were cut up that such of itself would have stopped it, we got round the wreck by the track at the back of the Station house. Had a meeting in the Church & decided to build the Gallery FRIDAY, 24. This had the appearance of being a very fine day for Celebrating the Birth day of our Gracious Queen and turned out to be so for the earlier part of the day, but a storm of wind rain & thunder broke up the sports for the afternoon but in the evening it became fair, and a large number of people gathered together to witness the setting off of the fireworks SATURDAY, 25. This morning was fair but about ½ past 10 it began to rain and continued showrey for the most of the afternoon. Mr Alexander & I bargined with S. Boult to put up the Gallery & make front door open out for the sum of $500.00, and have it finished by the 26th of July, May. MONDAY, 27. 1867. This is a fine morning, but the planks on the sidewalk was covered with frost at ½ past 6 but the day continued throughout dry and fine. I began to day to put up the large two chamber still in the corner of the distillery & Rectifying house so as to fit all the hoops, manholes pipes valves &c and cause as little delay as possible in putting it in its proper position, and will do the mash tun in the same manner shortly. I wrote to Dr Fairbairn at Hamilton this evening inviting him to pay us a visit, with his wife. I sent our cow this morning to Stone's Hereford Bull {Frederick William Stone after whom Stone Road is named} �{A mash tun is a vessel used in the mashing process to convert the starches in crushed grains into sugars for fermentation.} TUESDAY, 28. This morning is dark and gloomy and began to rain about 9 o clock a. m. Our Clerk Alexr Mc Kenzie left for New York on a visit this morning WEDNESDAY, 29. This has been a dry day May. THURSDAY, 30. 1867. This morning looks dull and somewhat like rain. the stonecutter began this morning the wages to be $2.25 per day. FRIDAY, 31. This is a very fine morning, and all through the day has been fine and warm. Mr Boulby from Berlin was here and have signed the various papers appointing the 18th June for the Arbitration of Unger vs Wilhelm {Newspaper cutting} Saturday, 1. This is the finest morning we have had June. MONDAY, 3. 1867. This has been another wet day, of & on short showers, it rained the most of yesterday forenoon. Mrs W Allan Junr & 2 children & Mrs Hogg started for Montreal this morning, some heavy showers fell late in the afternoon {Newspaper cuttings} TUESDAY, 4. This is a very fine morning, and has the appearance of settled weather, finished my letter to my Sister this morning, Mr John A Wood & wife, also David Dickson started for the Old country this morning �[2 blank pages} SATURDAY, 15. The weather is now very warm & almost too much so to work out of doors. I will have to begin at once to put up the scaffold for the masons to finish the granary. I cannot get Davidson this year to superintend the men. Dobie is a very good workman & may get him he has just finished the new woolen works House for Mc Crea & Co which is the day agreed on after that a penalty of $10 per day, Kennedy & Pike have also completed the Mercury Office to day TUESDAY, 18. This is a very fine morning, and hurrying on other work to enable me to be in attendance at Martins Office before 10 Oclock to begin the Arbitration between, Christian Yuger Plaintiff Anthony Wilhelm and Valentine Guilder defendants. My old friend Kenneth Robertson of Galt died there to day aged 67 years WEDNESDAY, 19. This is another fine morning, begin the Arbitration at 9.30 June. THURSDAY, 20, 1867. This is another very dry morning. Could not get away to attend Kenneth Robertson's funeral to day June. MONDAY, 24. 1867. This is another very warm day, Maggie & her Husband are about to travel to Rochester &c. and start this afternoon TUESDAY, 25. Warm and dry weather. Miss Helen Hewatt left for Scotland to day WEDNESDAY, 26. This morning opened dark & gloomy and the long expected rain began to fall at 10 Oclock and continued till 1 P.M. with little intermission June. THURSDAY, 27. 1867. This has been a warm and sultry day, with little or no rain. F. W. Stone left here �to day on his way to England FRIDAY, 28. This has been a very fine day, Mr Jas Massie {James Massie, prominent Guelph merchant} & Mrs Robt Armstrong (widow) left this morning for New York & Mrs A {likely David Allan’s wife, Christina} on her way to San Fransisco, & my daughter Mrs Higinbotham {Margaret Jane (Maggie) Allan who was married to Nathaniel Higinbotham} will meet them beyond Rochester & accompany them to N. York. I signed my award to day as arbitrator in favour of Defendants, and charged for my fees $40. William left this morning for Montreal to join his wife & children. A large party came up from Hamilton in a special car to assist or witness the breaking ground of the {blank} July. MONDAY, 1. 1867. This is a very fine morning, I went up to the Drill Shed to see the Riffle and Artillary Companies go through their evolutions, and marched out into the Square and fired 3 rounds and three cheers for the Queen, the day was spent in great quietness a Meeting of Ministers in the Town Hall where Prayers were said and addresses, and "God save the Queen Sung “, in the Evening the Town Hall was beautifully illuminated TUESDAY, 2. This has been another warm day. A Bill of Exchange was presented from Chicago for 8,000 Bushels of Corn. Recd a letter to night from William dated Montreal the 1st July. THURSDAY, 4. 1867. This is a wet morning to all appearance but about 9 a.m. it faired up, I had to go down to Toronto for some one to put in the new apperatus in the distillery and cannot get my licence untill that is finished I am therefor prevented from mashing, I am to get Booth on Monday. This is the Horticultural show day. FRIDAY, 5. We had a fine shower this morning, and cool at times and then very sultry, the men are busey lathing Williams house and Stephens building in the grate, I also began to build up the front of the granery, John Armstrong the miller arrived this afternoon from Scotland, he was only a month there �SATURDAY, 6. Heavy rain this morning from 6 to 8, and dried up afterwards, going on with building of granary July. MONDAY, 8. 1867. Fine morning. Mr Davis the detective came up this morning and the younger Mr Booth the copper smith and plumer, came up with him as I had arranged when down, he at once instructed him as to how it was to be done July. THURSDAY, 11. 1867. This is another fine day and Mr Booth had just got done last night, when it was found that one of the points had cracked which he had to stop to repair, and left in the afternoon for Waterloo SATURDAY, 13. This has been a splended day warm & with cooling breeses at times, have got on very well with the granary. Mrs Higinbotham came home this afternoon from New York. July. MONDAY, 15. 1867. This is a fine morning though a little cloudy. Peter Idington here to see about the mowing of his lot & Mr Tawse. It began to rain about ½ past one, and some fine heavy showers fell during the afternoon TUESDAY, 16. This is a fine morning. Began this afternoon to take of the roof of the granary on the N East side. WEDNESDAY, 17. This is another fine morning. The Masons are not working to me to day, they are all at Barclays. The stone cutters are working. The carpenters are removing the roof all over. The large worm was leaking to day & had to stop untill it was wraped up at about 12 noon. The inside diameter of it is 6 feet 1 inch and the upper round or bend is 5 inches in diameter July. THURSDAY, 18. 1867. �Fine morning but very warm. Mrs A & I went out to Nassagaweya to Cargills Saw Mill, Willie & Davie {likely the grandchildren of David Allan, the children of Nathaniel Higinbotham and his wife Margaret Jane (Maggie), nee Allan} with us. A Mc Kenzie for office use to cheque $100.00. A Mc Kenzie silver $200.00 FRIDAY, 19. This is a very fine morning, and likely to be fine weather for the Hay SATURDAY, 20. This has been a splended day for getting in the Hay and the crop has turned out very fair. The great meeting for hearing the sentiments of those comming forward as candidates to represent the South & {blank} Ridings of our County. am now trying to get a person to run the Engine for some time as the water is getting very scarce July. MONDAY, 22. 1867. Fine dry morning, the appearance of rain yesterday has gone off Ordered from Gowdy. 65 joists 8 X 3 65 joists 8 X 2½ 130 all 15 feet long 50 peices 10 X 3. 50 peices of any breadth above 10 inches & 3 inches thick 20 peices 6 x 6 all 12 feet long wrote to William this morning. TUESDAY, 23. This is a very hot day. I again wrote to William and am preparing to leave for Toronto by the evening train. The Masons have begun to day the foundation of Mr John Hoggs corner store. of which the Branch of the Bank of Commerce is to have a portion FRIDAY, 26. I engaged {blank} Riddel to drive the Steam Engine 15 hours a day, and his wages to be Twenty 1¼ dollars a day month and board, and when there is no need for the Engine, and he is to do any other jobing work out or in doors, the �wages to be twenty dollars a month & Board, he is to begin work on Monday first {Transcriber's note - no entries after the above date until August. SATURDAY 3. 1867} SATURDAY, 3. The weather is extreamly dry and warm have been working the Engine since {blank} but have often to stop her creating a great delay and loss of wood {Yesterday's diary entry repeated with a newspaper cutting pasted over.} August. MONDAY, 5. 1867. This is a warm and close morning. Ingles sent down a man to put the Engine in line TUESDAY, 6. This has been a warm forenoon and very dry, but this afternoon we were visited by a thunder storm and two very heavy showers of rain, which gave us a good deal of trouble owing to the grannery being without a roof, the water ran down through the different floors and wetting some fall wheat in the lower stor flat. We got the Engine started again this evening and seems to work some easier but heats yet {Transcriber's note - no entries after the above date until August. THURSDAY 29. 1867} August. THURSDAY, 29. 1867. The weather is getting a little changeable a little rain now & then but nothing to effect the river which is very low. The steam Engine going every day FRIDAY, 30. Quite cold this morning, & had to have a fire in the room at breakfast, but the day turned out fine after all. I went up to Chipchases for 3 loads of light coloured sand for pointing the walls of new building, & we are now prepared to put up the rafters SATURDAY, 31. �The weather was cold this morning again, but the forenoon was fine, attended at the Masters Chambers (Mr Hall) to answer as to whether Boulby had any conversation with me previous to signing my award in the case of Unger & Wilhelm & Guildner. Mr Hancock of Toronto attended on behalf of Plaintiff. Mr Mc Klennan was sworn as to what became of my written instructions to him for making out the award and as to the words contained in it, and if it ordered the plaintiff to pay all the costs of the suit, Arbitration, & the Award, he said that my instruction after the award was signed was destroyed. but was fully ordered to pay all costs, Mr Mc Coig, as witness swore that he came in to Mc Lennans office & heard Boulby say to me that I had not mentioned costs of Arbitration. but that failed in its worth to disturb the award. It rains close this afternoon. Masons stopt work TUESDAY, 3. This was a very fine day. Went down this evening to Toronto to hurry on the acending worm WEDNESDAY, 4. Returned from Toronto this afternoon FRIDAY, 6. The Elections for South Wellington begins to day. The news this evening is not so good, we appear to be far behind in Puslinch SATURDAY, 7. We go on with the Election again to day. The worm has arrived and brought home September. MONDAY, 9. 1867. This morning opened fine after a very light shower had fallen during the night. The forenoon was clear but the afternoon became cloudy and heavey showers fell that drove the men from their work. The carpenters were fitting and securing the rafters of the grannery. The towers are nearly finished. The mason work of the building is about done, they have been pointing these two days. WEDNESDAY, 11. Fine weather all day. Got great alarm from fire in Armstrong Mc Crea & Co Factory taking fire about the Picker room, & flames broke through the roof but was greatly retarded by the mortar below the shingles �September. THURSDAY, 12. 1867. This morning opened fine, and heard that we had another fire during the night or early this morning. viz. Dyson’s waggon shop, a frame, lath & plaster walls, nothing was saved, and no Insurance whatever on it. Met as directors to enquire into cause of the fire in Armstrong, Mc Crea's woolen mill &c, but defered till tomorrow, damage laid at $2,000. had a light shower this afternoon, got done with most all but one stone cutter. getting on well with the roof of granary, and slating begun FRIDAY, 13. This has been a broken day, for rain fell both forenoon and afternoon. Had a meeting of Directors to see if we could agree about a sum for loss & let him go on with his work, & resolved that it be refered to full board on Friday 20th next. September. MONDAY, 16. 1867. This is a dullish morning. The rain began to fall about 9 oclock and the masons had to quit work. We have no mashing to day in the Distillery but only running of the beer preparatory for repairs, TUESDAY, 17. This morning opened fine, but became very sultry and warm and clear, and the rain kept off. This is the day of our Horticultural Exhibition. Mr Flemming, Mr Gray, & Mr {blank} from Toronto are here as Judges.. I am Vice President this year. WEDNESDAY, 18. Rather cloudy to day and warm with considerable appearance of rain, but none fell, I am getting on well with the roofing and slating. Have begun to day to take the old mash tun to peices and is as rotten as muck September. THURSDAY, 19. 1867. Fine morning, Mr Tawse started by this mornings train for Stratford. Have been taking sundry {illegible} the old stills after being in about {blank} years the oldest is the upper one and is remarkably sound & could have run for several years yet, were it not for the pipes passing through burning the staves �FRIDAY, 20. Very fine day, had a general meeting of Directors of the Wellington Mutual Assurance Co to day to consider the claims for loss by fire in Armstrong Mc Crea & Co woolen works, and other matters. Had family dinner to day Mr Tawse came, but I was absent at meeting of directors SATURDAY, 21. This seems to turn out a fine day. All the old beams are &c that can well be removed are now out, and are now digging for proper foundations for new posts for the new mash tun and the still & doubler, and have them so disconected that at a future period beams & joists can be put in without disturbing them. Local directors met and settled the waterworks claim for $2,015.00 September. MONDAY, 23. 1867. Fine morning and very dry, the water in the dam appears hardly to have risen any thing since Saturday when we shut down TUESDAY, 24. The weather quite dry yet, are now building the stone foundation for the new chamber still WEDNESDAY, 25. Fine morning but dry, and have begun to take down and fit up the staves of the new still. And fitting up the posts and beams for, the Mash tun September. THURSDAY, 26. 1867. This is another dry morning. I went down by train to Galt purchase a pump log rimer 3½ in diam & bought also one of 2¼ inch. H.H. Date the tool maker has out all his tilt hammars & refixing their foundations some 6 feet deep under ground & overhauling shafting drums &c FRIDAY, 27. This is another fine day, and the masons are about a close with the pointing of the building and the masons taking home their tools. Hard at work driving on the hoops on still SATURDAY, 28. �Another dry and warm day & a great deal of wheat bought in to day also. place to day got the new mash tub put in its place to day, and the shaft and rake put in. On examination to day found that the new Gallery in Church is to high in front & too low at back & have stopt the work, & propose to lower front & raise the back 18 inches {Yesterday's diary entries repeated with a newspaper cutting pasted over.} September. MONDAY, 30. 1867. Still very dry weather. We raised the large worm tub to day fully 18 inches October. TUESDAY, 1. This another dry day, and hear that there has been a great fire in Galt which began at 1.40 this morning & have not learned the number of houses burnt nor the exact amt. And hear also that Buchanan, Hope & Co has failed. I leave this evening at 7 for Toronto WEDNESDAY, 2. In Toronto last night and to day sketched out the form of the coppar pipes required. And also bought some iron ones. John Cameron Esqr late of the Commercial Bank at Toronto died yesterday morning, aged 57. FRIDAY, 4. Warm dry weather SATURDAY, 5. There was a good deal of rain fell during the night, & the water got in through the unfinished portion of the roof between the two Mills but got it all secured during the day. Some coppar pipes came up by Express from Toronto to night, but find they are not right and will return them on Monday October. MONDAY, 7. 1867. Yesterday was fine weather but cold from what we have had for some time back. Weather to day is dry but the frost was on the ground this last morning. We have got the doubler &c in its place, pipes in inside of still set, and going to work till 9 oclock to night to hurry on better. The rain on Saturday night must have been very considerable up the country, as we have had ample water for two run at a good rate all day �TUESDAY, 8. This has been a fine day, but the water has not been so abundant as yesterday, that we could only run one pair of stones. My Sister Mrs Cuningham came this afternoon WEDNESDAY, 9. This has been rather a heavy and dull day and began to rain after 2 Oclock but not heavy still pushing on with the distillery but it takes much longer time than I expected October. THURSDAY, 10. 1867. This has been a wet day yet no great quantity of rain fell here, yet it may improve the water in the river, we could only drive one run by water and two by steam. The various pipes in the distillery consumes a great deal of time in screwing & fitting them. Mr Morrison brought up The new horse arrived from near Montreal FRIDAY, 11. The weather is moist and roads getting very muddy SATURDAY, 12. This has been a drizzling rainey day, but has not as yet given us a supply of water, but from appearances to night there is every likelihood of there plenty on Monday morning. Have got well on with the pipes of the distillery this week. Mr Morrison left this afternoon for Toronto going home October. MONDAY, 14. 1867. Rather a raw day but yet no rain. Went up to day Hodgert and Smiths oil Refinery to see Parafin or the refuse of the Coal oil applied firing up the furnace of the Engine, and saw myself that with only 1 jet of oil burning it produced sufficient flame to raise the Steam from 40° to 60° in four minutes TUESDAY, 15. This has been a very fine day, and looks as if it were the begining of the Indian Summer. The rain has not as yet produced any lasting benifits for we had to down the water mill about 6, Oclock and continued Steam till about 9. October, THURSDAY, 17. 1867. �Fine weather and the water is holding out better than could be expected considering this dry weather, bought a large new fine horse to day for the Farm FRIDAY, 18. This has been a very fine day, and have got the highest slop cistern nearly lowered to its proper place and have got the steam pipe fixed into the lower chamber of New Still and the hop tub attached to it again. Traded away the horse “Barney” for a larger one to mate the one bt yesterday {Yesterday's diary entries repeated with a newspaper cutting pasted over.} {Blank page} FRIDAY, October 25, 1867 Fine weather this morning, the Court of Chancery began its Sittings here to day about 11 Oclock – {Vancounaught} Preciding. I have a case and have been in attendance, but the one that is now on will take all day. Have not made so much progress with the distillery to day being much in want of pipes from Toronto. great excitement yet about the Commercial Bank SATURDAY, 26. This is another fine day. No pipes from Toronto yet. The case begun in Court this morning lasted to night {Printed Funeral Notice} {2 pages of yesterday's diary entries repeated with newspaper cuttings pasted over.} October. MONDAY, 28. 1867. This has been rather a dull day, and has some signs of rain. The pipes came up this morning from Toronto & hope to get them on by tomorrow evening. Chancellor Mowat opened the Court & This afternoon Eldridge made proposals to settle the suit I had against him I tried to get $350.00 but he would only agree to give $300.00 & pay his own costs, so I accepted the offer payable in 3 years in equal annual Installments with Interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum on each payment TUESDAY, 29. �Fine weather still continuing, have got a man that was jobbing here for harding of Toronto to connect the pipes for the receivers Doubler &c, to day he began at 8 and finished at 5 Oclock P.M. WEDNESDAY, 30. Another charming day, Wm Wife & Son went to Toronto this morning, the day was very fine they returned in the evening with Miss Morrison October. THURSDAY, 31. 1867. This is a fine day, the masons are building a brick chimney for Nat instead of the stone one which was very defective in the construction of the flues. Mr Robt Wallace got married to Miss Abby Higinbotham at noon to day November. FRIDAY, 1. This is a dry and very dusty day the wind blowing a strong westerly breese, went out to the farm at noon where they are taking up the turnips & producing a very good crop even considering the long continued drought this season, water all over is extreamly scarse, the Grand River at Elora is very low. The Thames at London & at Stratford was never known to be so low. We got the Distillery started this afternoon and offers well, the Mash can be cooled off in half the time that it formerly could be done in with copper sides only in the Mash tun. The bottom lining is a great improvement, made new agreement with John Stewart to buy grain SATURDAY, 2. This is another windy day, and the fire is now running on both sides of the Railway, it began yesterday in Robt White's swamp & also beyond the Shanties and through into my swamp. Burning a good many pannels of rails there & at Whites also November. MONDAY, 4. 1867. This has been a cold raw day after the rain that fell yesterday and during last night, which was very stormy, one or two slight showers of snow fell during the afternoon but what fell after dark is laying on the ground. The water in the Dam is not much improved by the rain as yet. Carpenters repairing the feeding Byres, stakes, floors &c which were much worn and broken through. My Sister took ill during the night with a pleurosy in her right breast TUESDAY, 5. �Cold this morning the snow laying on the side walks, but melted away during the day. The water has improved to day and we have 2 pair of stones going by water. Robertson & Sons has a boiler plate reservoir made and all the cocks burners retort &c fitted up and goes off with Mr John Mc Crea to England tomorrow, where he is to take out a Patent to protect their Invention for using Coal Oil as Fuel for Steam Engines. They will then push on mine to completion. My sister Mrs Cuningham is a little easier to day, after having applied a large mustard blister & then called the Doctor WEDNESDAY, 6. This morning looked very wintry like with a general covering of snow on the ground but as the day advanced it melted away and became sloppy. This being the Fair day a great many people were in town & a number of cattle and horses. John Mc Crea Esqr left here this morning by G. Trunk for Quebec, thence to London to take out a Patent for the Oil Burner {Handwritten note} Grinding Middlings. It is best to grind them on a stone by themselves then bolt them also by themselves and run the flour into the cooler by that means you avoid any risk of the specks of their offal getting into the best flour. That system of grinding high for the first grinding, and taking out a first quality of flour and after that to grind the rest lower and make another quality, is now found not to be so profitable as it makes too much of the 2d sort which the extra price on the best will not make up. 16th Jany 1867 November. MONDAY, 11. 1867 This has been a cold day and some frost in the morning, the Grand Trunk men are still busey putting up the iron Girders of the Bridge instead of the Wooden ones TUESDAY, 12. This is been another cold day. Wind northerly and blowing strong, freezing almost all day N Higinbotham went up to Alma with his father and returned in the evening, little Willie was with him, I am carting the masons chips on in front of the cattle byres instead of the wooden platform. The air valve in the distillery was turned back over by the force of the air, and put on the coppar one to give more vent. Still lining at the granary walls. The windows are not ready to put in yet. WEDNESDAY, 13. This also is a somewhat cold day. My Daughter Mrs Higenbotham gave birth to a daughter this morning about ½ past 7 a .m. and I having previously arranged to get the chimney or rather the grate built in in their parlour it was done as quietly �as possible to their great satisfaction {Mathematical calculation} FRIDAY, 15. Frosty and windy this morning. The coal oil Burner again going this forenoon, Wm Barbour & a brother came up from Georgetown this morning to see it, having heard in Toronto yesterday that it was going. James Cuningham arrived by the Grand Trunk this morning around 3 a. m SATURDAY, 16. The wind is very strong and cold this morning and about as dusty as yesterday, The coal oil heating apperatus went very well this forenoon for a while but it was ultimately found that the pipe for supplying the steam was too small and it was therefor taken out for enlargement. The men got up the last of the iron beams of the Bridge this afternoon that is intended to be put up this season November. MONDAY, 18. 1867. Pritty hard frost this morning ice all over the dam, and the water not running over, yet we are driving 2 run of stones, but no steam this day, received Bill of Lading of corn having been shipped from Chicago. Went through Goldies Mill this afternoon they say that they will be able to start to grind in about a week, the masons are building at the large fireplaces that is 2 double ones for the cooper shop, the men are on the roof shingling it to day & a cold berth they have. I told the carpenters and outdoor labourers to drop work at 5 p.m TUESDAY, 19. This has been another cold day, with strong wind but still dry and dusty, a good deal of wheat comming in to Market, and the price declining. We have been running the Engine to day and continued grinding untill 9 pm. but had great difficulty in keeping up the supply of water the pump not going fast enough, as the Boiler takes more water on account of a larger steam pipe having been fitted into the dome so as to supply the burners with as dry steam as can be got. WEDNESDAY, 20. This is a milder morning, but very dry and dusty, we increased the driving pully of the Pump 3 inches in diameter which now gives plenty of water, but does not enter hot enough into the Boiler, and have this day ordered an additional Heater to be attached having a coil of pipe for the water to pass through before entering the Boiler. We are also at Work in the distillery to night putting in a new and much larger low wine tub holding about 151 gallon's �November. THURSDAY, 21. 1867. Went down to Morriston to day in search of a Cooper but did not succeed. FRIDAY, 22. This has been a mild day and very like rain and if any thing foggey, went up to Berlin and then to Waterloo to seek a cooper but found none, was in Randall's Distillery, and saw the enlargement he has made in his Premises, which is only a lean too at the end & Back of the former building and four more fermenting tuns in it. The Engine of Snyder's Mill makes only {blank} revolutions a minute, and burns 2 cords of wood at least from 6 a.m to 7 pm and it was driving 1 run of 4½ feet stones and 2 run of the very small stones for sheeling the wheat for the Haxal flour, and another pair driven by the water wheel, SATURDAY, 23. Some more fogg this morning but went of during the forenoon, the Engine has been going a part of the forenoon untill the oil on hand was exausted & some crude oil was brought on, but was deemd too watery to attempt it with such burners as we have been using, and the pipes were taken up to be altered. The water in the river is very low that in the afternoon we had to stop the Mill Wheel to enable the distillery One to finish the Mash and pump enough water to supply the Boiler, No appearance of rain yet, and great scarsity of water in many parts of this country, & the States where Locomotives are employed to carry it into the interior. Peter Idington & wife here to day. We are discharging Corn from cars to day November. THURSDAY, 28. 1867. I went down to Hamilton accompanied by James Cuningham, and shewed him the Rolling Mills in full operation, The trade is not at all brisk. The weather was somewhat cold but still pleasant FRIDAY, 29. This is rather an unexpected change in the weather has been rain through the night and still continuing which puts a stop to hauling down the Corn from the Station SATURDAY, 30. Some snow to day, and the ground hard frozen. Meeting of Directors of Mutual Insurance Co. to close the year's accounts �December. MONDAY, 2. 1867. Snow on the ground, but have only seen one cutter running to day, but no sleighing. The Annual Meeting for the Election of new Directors for the Mutual Ins Co , the old ones were reelected with the exception of Fraser of Elora in place of Webster who is unable to attend. We finished the Corn this afternoon TUESDAY, 3. This has been very fair weather, and Jas Cuningham and I went down to Toronto and went through Gooderham's Distillery WEDNESDAY, 4. This has been a moderate Winter day. My Sister and her Son James Cuningham left here at about 11 oclock this forenoon (the train being late) for home FRIDAY, 6. This has been a cold blustering day. We again started the Steam Engine to Grind and pack up what was in the binn. The snow is almost blown away, I set about building a cow byre at the Wallace cottage for I Stewart SATURDAY, 7. This is of anything a calmer morning than yesterday was, but last night it blew a fearfull gale and appears to have taken the roofs of several Barn's stables, sheds, &c. Showers of snow came frequent during the day but the wind was too strong for it to lay. We got the flagg staff in its place this forenoon and bought a peice of new ¾ inch rope to hoist it up with. The Engine has been going to day also {Blank page} SATURDAY, 14. This has been a sharp morning, yet through the forenoon it was clear fine winter weather. The Alma block took fire about 4 Oclock this afternoon, it originated in shop occupied by Wm Mullholand Ironmonger, in the room below the stairs where the boy trimed and lighted the lamps, and from there communicated with Jas Massie's Shop, by a back shop, to the main portion containing his large stock of groceries, about $22,000 worth of which were saved. �TUESDAY, 17. The frost was sharp this morning. Went down to Waterloo in quest of a cooper WEDNESDAY, 18. Very cold morning 10 below zero at 8 oclock December. THURSDAY, 19. 1867. This is a another sharp morning FRIDAY, 20. This has been a more moderate day and some snow had fallen during the night. We had to saw wood again this morning as the water is so light that we cannot saw long at a time. Harrison the old distiller called here this evening having been at the Gold diggings & made very little WEDNESDAY, 25. This has been a very rainey and unpleasant day, and no chance for sleigh riding parties as the whole of the snow (though not much) is now being washed away {Blank page} December. MONDAY, 30. 1867. This was a pleasant morning, but no snow drove out to the Station in the Buggy, To go to Hawitt Trade, but moderately brisk, the accounts from New York about so many large failurers among the largest Merchants, causes some anxiety. Went down to the Wharf to examine some Indian Corn on board of a vessel and which had got damaged by water so that it heated very much but it was not all landed nor the value of it computed by the Insurance Co . Heard that this is the day in England for the meeting of J. Buchanans Creditors, and the desision they may come to will sent by Telegraph. {Newspaper cutting pasted in - notice of marriage} {2 Newspaper cuttings - 'The Bread Question' and 'Facts about California wheat and flour'} For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <p>February. Monday, 11. 1867.</p> <p>The weather is cold and windy to day but not so cold as yesterday which was very bitter, the wind being so Keen Went out to the Rocks and drove all round and find a considerable quantity of parts of piles of dry wood yet left, hardly any wheat in the market to day</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>Mild weather to day, but no increase of water yet but have plenty for 2 run Saw 14 hogs weighed to day in the market fed by Griffeth {could be Griffith} of Eramosa, and after deducting 2 ibs for each hog they amounted to 5780 Ibs at $5,50 = $317,,90</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Mild weather to day, and raining hard during the whole of the foremoon and most of the afternoon</p> <p>February. Thursday, 14. 1867.</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>Very fine winter weather, Went down to Fishers Mills to day, Higinbotham's wife and Mrs {illegible} and Mrs {illegible}, the sleighing was good considering the washing it got from the rain on Wednesday they had plenty of water running over the dam there</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>This is a very rainey and stormy morning but cleared up by noon</p> <p>There is a great clear of water flowing over the apron to night, but think there is no need to lift the gates as it is freezing now. Began to on the rafters for roof of Shed at the furnance door of Distillery</p> <p>February. Monday, 18. 1867.</p> <p>This has been a fine mild day, and the snow melting away pretty fast on the roads, a considerable quantitty of water is flowing over the dam. Have resolved to day to set up the Cronometer Steam Guage to test the little Boiler in the distillery Have begun to put on the sheeting for the roof of the shed in front of the furnance doors</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>The New Woolen Factory to be built on the old Tanner lot (Jacksons) is to be 81 feet long &amp; 34 feet wide &amp; 2 1/2 stories high, the lower 10 feet the next to be 9 feet high</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Went down to Hamilton this morning &amp; found that they had a greater fall of snow than we had last night This being the day of meeting of the Corn Exchange, the attendance was very poor, and sales made, the trade in general is very dull</p> <p>February. Thursday, 21. 1867.</p> <p>This is a cold day, and clear yet not very hard frost It appears that the Wollen factory contracts are taken The Mason work is to be completed for $1770,,00 &amp; the Carpenter work for $1050,,00</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>This has been another coldish day, but quite clear Some snow fell last night and through the forenoon but all of it did not amount to much. nor make sleighing, Have made preparations, by way of attaching the little Boiler to the old one, so as to give it a fair trial tomorrow We are also now grinding No 2 wheat with a 2d {illegible} quality of flour, it would have been much better had the wheat been dried on a Kiln</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>I made a fair trial of the boilder this morning and after several hours hard firing got the steam up to 12 Ibs but when ever it was turned on to the Still it went down at once, and after working on tile after 10 oclock could only run one charge and had hard work to blow of that, we pulled out the fire and put it into the old furnance and started it, and had the steam up in a very short time</p> <p>February. Monday, 25. 1867.</p> <p>This has been rather a coldish day, the wind sharp Mrs. Stewart of Montreal and little Duncan left for home at 3 o,clock Very few loads of wheat came into town to day and some sold as high as $1.50</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>Fine winter weather but hardly any sleighing on the main roads There was a good deal of wheat in town to day, but all very high, some loads commanding $1.52 in silver and not {unfrequently?} 1,50 in bills, poor fall wheat $1,71 Pork heavy from $5.30 to $5,40</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>This has been a very fine day, I went down to Hespeler to enquire about square timber and flour Barrels and agreed for 1000 from Krlbs at 30 cents there at the shop He could not furnnish the timber himself but have heard from since that a party will deilver it rough hewn at $8.68 or counter hewed at $8.80 per 100 feet in Guelph</p> <p>February. Thursday, 28. 1867.</p> <p>Cold to day by what it was yesterday and looked like rain in the afternoon The team brought up a load of Barrels from Hespeler, also a load from Evertown and one from Kelly This has been our Fast day in the Church and was very well attended both morning &amp; evening</p> <p>March. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Very mild to day, team took another load of Barrels from Waterloo But have set about making a new large Rack to hold a hundred Brls {short for barrels?} at least Atteneded a General meeting of Directors of Insurance Company Also set about taking out the boiler put into the distillary on trial, It began to rain this evening and likely to continue all night</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1867</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 6.</span></h3> <p>This is our monthly fair day and a considerable number of cattle came in and all that were fit - sold quick. at much better prices than last fair day</p> <p>I sold 4 steer for $160 in bills, at least $5 a head more than could have been got for them last fair.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 8.</span></h2> <p>Went down to Hamilton this morning by train to attend meeting of steam ship company Much more snow had fallen then yesterday and during last night, than in guelph for I went up to town in a sleigh which could not have been done in our town, the city seemed dull</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 9.</span></h3> <p>Read a letter this morning from my sister in Illinois.</p> <p>No transcription</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 15.</span></h2> <p>This has been a clear bracing day, blowing a cold wind drom the N West Got up 6 of the long pine beams from Morriston today. In the afternoon I went down there myself with another order for timber, which I have to pay $8 deld {delivered} in town, Little said that the large timber was far too cheap at $9 and that he would make no more at less than $12.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 16.</span></h3> <p>This is another cold blusteing day freezing very hard. Wheat has taken quite a start today in price $1.45 yesterday &amp; $1.52 in bills today and $1.55 in silver</p> <p>I bot 1200 bush from John Stewart at $1.45 bills.</p> <p>Richard Greet Esqr died this forenoon about 10am, from a very severe attack of paralises, he had a light one last year then aged 52 years but I think he was more, came here 1835 aged 22. Robert Swan of Acton died also today aged 63, he formerly was a farmer in the Elora road Pilkington then a few years a flour &amp; grain dealer in Toronto and lately of Acton.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March. Monday, 18. 1867</span></h2> <p>A considerable fall of snow yesterday and this morning from 3 to 4 inches, we have hard frost.</p> <p>Mr Rucherford of Stratford came here and paid in $5000 on acc {account} of flour and was desirous of purchasing another lot of flour, but did not feel disposed to sell any more at present</p> <p>One of the name of Todd has suddenly left Seaforth having previously sold warehouse reciepts to 4 or 5 different parties for the same wheat.</p> <p>The Assizes began today</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 19.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear day but froze very hard last night the mercury was downa t zero this morning at about 7. It appears today that the Royal Canadian Bank Branch at Stratford has a claim of $8000 on Todd estate</p> <p>I attended Greets funeral &amp; was one of the paul bearers his son Alex { shor for Alexander) arrived from the States while the coffin was in the church.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 20.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine day but little wheat coming into market</p> <p>$1.62 paid for Spring and $1.90 for Fall</p> <p>Began to grind over the middlings as noon today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March. Thursday, 21. 1867</span></h2> <p>Went down to Toronto this morning, weather was pleasnt though looking like a change</p> <p>Bot of Geo Michele &amp; Co 1 pure scotch whisky 162 galls a 1.87/1/2 each $303.75</p> <p>Made enquiry about flooring for Wms {Williams} house and found corn season 1/2 inch $30 face measure and 1 1/4 at $24</p> <p>It was very stormy in returning the snow fell very fast and drifting heavy but it was not dry rather soft</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday,22.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fearful morning a great deal of snow has fallen through the night and still continues but is gradually fallen off. we have not had such a heavy fall as this for years. the meeting of the Elmira road co. took place today and 5 directors when nos by ballot fel on Goldie, Massie, P Winger, Thomson &amp; Gow were elected as the first director of the road. There was a very good attendance of stockholders</p> <p>the Band of the 17th Regt {short for Regiment) came up from Toronto for the Concer in the drill shed about people were assembled to hear the music which was splendid (it was in aid of the Baud fund of the 30th Welington Battillion)</p> <p>The Band consists of men</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 23.</span></h3> <p>This is a splendid morning quite mild and if it continues the snow will soon go away, The Baud of the 17th Regt left by the 10 oclock train.</p> <p>Bot of H. Fraser &amp; Co. of Montreal 1 Pun Jamaican Rum</p> <p>No9 = 117 gall 33 4/10 the OP a 8/6d for gall at 16 OP $228.73 25% off for cash $223.00 The strength was found to agree correctly</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 26.</span></h2> <p>This has turned out to be a very fine day for this time of the year so Mrs A &amp; T went up in the cutter to Fergus &amp; with the exception of a few bare places in the middle of the road on this side of Blyth Tavern the sleighing was very fair so that the late snow must have fallen very generously to the north of us</p> <p>It got pretty cold on our way home.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 27.</span></h3> <p>Singular enough this has turned out a course morning with occasional showers of snow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March. Thursday, 28. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a very pleasant day went down to Galt to attend the Introduction of Revd {short for Reverand} Muir as Minister of St Andrews Church there Mr McDonell of Fergus preached the sermon. Mr Hogg addressed the Minister and Mr Thom the people, the presbytery were invited to dine with the Trusters &amp;c</p> <p>The price of wheat is going up still more and flour must rise again</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 29.</span></h3> <p>Very good weather busey getting the new Brace Duster (taken on trial) fitted up</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 30.</span></h3> <p>This has been a most charming winter day, but the snow is melting away fast from the heat of the sun</p> <p>Got the Brace Duster started this forenoon</p> <p>Had a telegram from Montreal this morning that the No2 flour sent had been sold today on cars at $8.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April. Monday, 1. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been a very rough morning snowing heavy and driving with the wind quite thick at times but was all over and melted away by noon</p> <p>The Duster appears to blow out along with the Brace a considerable lot of fine dust</p> <p>Mr Joseph Garrard Wright son of Mr Samuel Wright the baker died here today, aged 36.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 2.</span></h3> <p>This has been a better day but the roads are getting very bad</p> <p>Ryan wants to leave the stone cottage on Norfolk Street and Mr Joseph Hobson the surveyor is to have it at $9 a month payable quaterly</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 5.</span></h2> <p>The River is rising fast and have ordered the flood gates to be raised this afternooon or tomorrow, the weather is very wet and slushey</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 6.</span></h3> <p>Mrs. A and &amp; I went down to Hamilton to see Mrs Helen Stewart our niece who is very ill, also to see Mrs Tacose who is there for a few days.</p> <p>The weather open and mild, trade but moderate, and flour &amp; wheat dear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April. Monday, 8. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Strong frost this morning, the gates are open and the water has fallen very much but as soon the day was advanced the water hose and the ground became quite soft again.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 10.</span></h3> <p>Birth</p> <p>Mrs George Palmer of a son this day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 12.</span></h2> <p>Dry weather, Have been working for some days thoroughly reparing the sepparator.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 13.</span></h3> <p>The weather is very mild and dry and the roads dried in some parts and dusty</p> <p>The water is rising considerably</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April. Monday, 15. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet day, there was no rain yesterday, yet in the morning before going to Church had to raise the carding mill gates to prevent a place in the dam from cutting away untill i could stop it today</p> <p><br /> Mr &amp; Mrs Lambie of Detroit come off here this afternoon on their way to England</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 16.</span></h3> <p>This has been a better day than yesterday and dry walking</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Lambie started at 1/2 past 3 this afternoon for the old country</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 20.</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day though somewhat colder than yesterday.</p> <p>Mr Boult has got so far recovered as to go out today a little</p> <p>Pat Davidson has made a fair begining of the foundation of the Independent Church also Kennedy &amp; Pike made great progress in taking out the cellar for basement of the Mercury printing Office</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April. Monday, 22. 1867.</span></h2> <p>A considerable shower of snow came on during last night and continued the most of the forenoon but melting very fast on the road or where there is gravel</p> <p>It is freezing this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 23.</span></h3> <p>This is a much drier morning &amp; frosty and began this day at noon to stripe the earth of in front of the jarvis lot to make a road down and at the same time test the quality of the stone, before fully opening out the quarry</p> <p>This is St Georges day, dinner in Town Hall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 24.</span></h3> <p>The roads were hard and dry this morning &amp; there had been hardish frost during the night and this afternoon it is quite wet with snow &amp; sleet,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 26.</span></h2> <p>It blew very hard this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 27.</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning and there has been rain during the night and frost this morning.</p> <p>I notice the death of Jane Relict of the late John Ewart Esqr Toronto, in her 79 year, she died yesterday.</p> <p>Crester Johnston of the Plains Puslinch died this morning.</p> <p>{newspaper clippings}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Wednesday, 1. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is our Spring fair day and a considerable number of cattle, but the price was not so good as last market day. The weather is cold and backward</p> <p>Engaged George Cole for a month on trial at $9.00 a month &amp; Board</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday, 2. 1897.</span></h2> <p>John Goggan asked an advance of wages and I agreed to give him $10 next month.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 3.</span></h3> <p>This is a finer day than we have had for some time.</p> <p>I engaged John Gore and he begins this morning to quarry stone infront of lot on the Wateroo road so as to open a road into my own ground, his wages $1.25 as wages and an allowane for taking charge of the work of 25c extra per day.</p> <p>Went down to Toronto today to see that Mrs Campbell got her luggage that was left behind and found that flour had been sold freely at $8.50 for No1 Spring.</p> <p></p> <p>{newspaper clipings}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday, 6. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This was a wet morning yet the men began and worked.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dry day but cold</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8.</span></h3> <p>The court of Chancery began its sitting today the weather is coldish yet</p> <p>I attended the Presbyter today, also meeting of Directors of Mutual Insurance Co regarding applictaion from Fraser for insurance on the New Mill at Elora now nearly ready.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday, 9. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day and not so cold quite as for some days past. The court of Chancery had the case of Ontario Bamk and Hackins on hand all day and left of at 6 and begin tomorrow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10.</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, the court is still sitting, went out to the rocks thus afternoon and also down at the quarry on the waterloo road which is turning out very blocks of stone,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11.</span></h3> <p>I went down this morning to Hamilton, and found business but moderate the extream prices are hardly obtained here</p> <p></p> <p>In returning fell in with Mr Ross of WhiteHead &amp; Ross who is to stay over till monday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday, 13. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This morning is somewhat wet &amp; cold. but faired up during the forenoon and drove Mr Ross up to Goldies Mills</p> <p>I agreed to advance the wages of William Taylor ( now 2 mashman) to $16 per month to begin after the present month is out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15.</span></h3> <p>Died</p> <p>At St Fort cottage Brantford captain Jas {James} A. Stewart in his 28th year son-in-law of Captain Drake</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday, 16. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning though a little cold</p> <p>John &amp; I went up to Berlin {now known as Kitchener} and also to Waterloo and examined the piggeries there belonging to G Randall formerly Hespeler &amp; Randall which the latter bought out this Spring, and Hespeller sailed for Europe this present week, they are now distilling 65 Bushels</p> <p>I did not think their pig stiyes fit for feeding in cold weather</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 17.</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day</p> <p></p> <p>My old aquaintance James Beachall Contractor of Toronto died there today aged 57</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 18.</span></h3> <p>It was cold this morning for this season of the year but was pleasant through the day but windy There has been a good deal of Wheat sold in town today</p> <p>I agreed with Robert Ward to contine for a year at $15.00 per month to begin when his present month ends.</p> <p>Mr John Ross our old townsman was here today</p> <p>{newspaper clipping}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday, 20. 1867</span></h2> <p>This is a very pleasant day but dry weather, there was a little fine rain yesterday evening but nothing to speak of</p> <p><br /> Robertson the Mill owner of Fergus left here this afternoon for the old country &amp; the worlds fair</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 21</span></h3> <p>This has been a cool forenoon, and the middle part of the day was very windy &amp; dust flying at a great rate, when on came the rain about 3 oclock and continued till after 7pm and cold</p> <p>I have been trying to hunt up all the evidence I can in the McAntee case, &amp; intend going to Toronto in the morning to see McMichael about it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22.</span></h3> <p>This was a tolerable fine morning but not at all warm, I went down to Toronto to see Mr Fitzgerald about the McAntee case, the train was late in getting in to the city and not being able to find Mr F. when I first called and after he came the consultation continued till after the train had left, and made up mind to stay all night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday, 23. 1967</span></h2> <p>This was another coldish morning for this time of the year, and a shower of rain came before we got to Georgetown, when it got fair, we were detained here for about an hour, on account of a great smash up just at the station of no less than 5 cars being smashed to pieces and the flour &amp; Pork barrels strewed on the road, the locomotive and one car became detached from the rest and ran on for over a 1/4 of a mile ere the could stop it although the car was dragged with only one axel and a pair of wheels, and one would have thought from the manner in which the tiies were cut up that such of itself would have stopped it, we got around the wreck by the track at the back of the station house.</p> <p>Had a meeting in the Church &amp; decided to build the Gallery.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24.</span></h3> <p>This had the appearance of being a very fine day for celebrating the Birth day of our Gracious Queen and turned out to be so for the earlier part of the day, but storm of wind rain &amp; thunder broke up the sports for the afternoon but in the evening it became fair and a large number of people gathered together to witness the setting off of the fireworks.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25.</span></h3> <p>This morning was fair but about 1/2 past 10 it began to rain and continued showerey for the most of the afternoon</p> <p>Mr Alexander &amp; I bargained with S. Boult to put up the Gallery &amp; make front door open out for the sum of $500.00 and have it finished by the 25th of July,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday, 27. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, but the planks on the sidewalk was covered with frost at 1/2 past 5 but the day continued throughout dry and fine, I began today to put up the large two chamber still in the corner of the distillery &amp; rectifying house so as to get all the hoops, manholes pipes valvesetc. and cause as little delay as possible in putting it in its proper position, and will do the mash run in the same manner shortly I wrote to Dr Fairbairn at Hamilton this evening inviting him to pay us a visit, with his wife.</p> <p>I sent our cow this morning to Stones Hereford Bull</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28.</span></h3> <p>This morning is dark and gloomy and began to rain about 9 oclock am. Our Clerk Alexnr {short for Alexander} Mckenzie left for New York on a visit this morning.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29.</span></h3> <p>This has been a dry day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 30. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This morning looks dull and somewhat like rain. the stonecutter began this morning the wages to be $2.25 per day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and all through the day has been fine and warm. Mr Boulby from Berlin was here and have signed the various papers appointing the 18th June for the Arbitration of Unger vs Wilhelm</p> <p>{Newspaper cutting}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 1.</span></h3> <p>This is the finest morning we have had</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 3. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been another wet day, of &amp; on short showers, it rained the most of yesterday forenoon. Mrs W Allan JunR &amp; 2 children &amp; Mrs Hogg started for Montreal this morning, some heavy showers fell late in the afternoon</p> <p>{2 newspaper cutting scraps, one on a death}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and has the appearance of settled weather, finished my letter to my Sister this morning, Mr John A Wood &amp; wife, also David Dickson started for the Old country this morning</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>{Two Blank Pages}</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday,15.</span></h3> <p>SATURDAY, 15.</p> <p>The weather is now very warm &amp; almost too much so to work out of doors. I will have to begin at once to put up the scaffold for the masons to finish the granary. I cannot get Davidson this year to superintend the men. Dobie is a very good workman &amp; may get him he has just finished the new woolen works House for McCrea &amp; Co which is the day agreed on after that a penalty of $10 per day, Kennedy &amp; Pike have also completed the Mercury Office to day</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18.</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, and hurrying on other work to enable me to be in attendance at Martins Office before 10 Oclock to begin the Arbitration between, Christian Yuger Plaintiff Anthony Wilhelm and Valentine Guilder defendants. My old friend Kenneth Robertson of Galt died there to day aged 67 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning, begin the Arbitration at 9.30</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 20, 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is another very dry morning. Could not get away to attend Kenneth Robertson's funeral to day</p> <p></p> <p><br /> {Blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 24. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is another very warm day, Maggie &amp; her Husband are about to travel to Rochester &amp;c. and start this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25.</span></h3> <p>Warm and dry weather. Miss Helen Hewatt left for Scotland to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>This morning opened dark &amp; gloomy and the long expected rain began to fall at 10 Oclock and continued till 1 P.M. with little intermission</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 27. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been a warm and sultry day, with little or no rain. F. W. Stone left here to day on his way to England</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, Mr Ja{s} Massie {James Massie} &amp; Mrs Robt Armstrong {Robert Armstrong} left this morning for New York &amp; Mrs A on her way to San Fransisco, &amp; my daughter Mrs Higimbotham will meet them beyond Rochester &amp; accompany them to N. York. {New York} I signed my award to day as arbitrator in favour of Defendants, and charged for my fees $40. William left this morning for Montreal to join his wife &amp; children. A large party came up from Hamilton in a special car to assist or witness the breaking ground of the</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 1. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, I went up to the Drill Shed to see the Riffle and Artillary Companies go through their evolutions, and marched out into the Square and fired 3 rounds and three cheers for the Queen, the day was spent in great quietness a Meeting of Ministers in the Town Hall where Prayers were said and addresses, and "God save the Queen Sung" , in the Evening the Town Hall was beautifully illuminated</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>This has been another warm day. A Bill of Exchange was presented from Chicago for 8,000 Bushels of Corn. Recd {received} a letter to night from William dated Montreal the 1st</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 4. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning to all appearance but about 9 a.m. it faired up, I had to go down to Toronto for someone to put in the new apparatus in the distillery and cannot get my licence untill that is finished I am therefor prevented from mashing, I am to get Booth on Monday. This is the Horticultural show day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h3> <p>We had a fine shower this morning, and cool at times and then very sultry, the men are busey lathing Williams house and Stephens building in the grate, I also began to build up the front of the granery {grainery}, John Armstrong the miller arrived this afternoon from Scotland, he was only a month there</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain this morning from 6 to 8, and dried up afterwards, going on with building of granary</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 8. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Fine morning. Mr Davis the detective came up this morning and the younger Mr Booth the copper smith and plumber, came up with him as I had arranged when down, he at once instructed him as to how it was to be done</p> <p><br /> {Blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 11. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is another fine day and Mr Booth had just got done last night, when it was found that one of the points had cracked which he had to stop to repair, and left in the afternoon for Waterloo</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This has been a splended day warm &amp; with cooling breeses at times, have got on very well with the granary. Mrs Higinbotham came home this afternoon from New York.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 15. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning though a little cloudy. Peter Idington here to see about the mowing of his lot &amp; Mr Tawse. It began to rain about 1/2 past one, and some fine heavy showers fell during the afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning. Began this afternoon to take of the roof of the granary on the N East side.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The Masons are not working to me to day, they are all at Barclays. The stone cutters are working. The carpenters are removing the roof all over. The large {n}orm {norm or worm} was leaking to day &amp; had to stop untill it was wraped up at about 12 noon. The inside diameter of it is 6 feet 1 inch and the upper round or bend is 5 inches in diameter</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 18. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Fine morning but very warm. Mrs A &amp; I went out to Nassagaweya {Halton Township} to Cargills Saw Mill, Willie &amp; Davie with us. A McKenzie for office use to cheque $100.00. as do silver - - - $200.00</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and likely to be fine weather for the Hay</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>This has been a splended day for getting in the Hay and the crop has turned out very fair. The great meeting for hearing the sentiments of those comming forward as candidates to represent the South &amp; Ridings of our County.</p> <p>am now trying to get a person to run the Engine for some time as the water is getting very scarce</p> <p>July. MONDAY, 22. 1867. Fine dry morning, the appearance of rain yesterday has gone off</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 22. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Fine dry morning, the appearance of rain yesterday has gone off</p> <p>Ordered from Gowdy. 65 joists 8 X 3 65 do 8 X 21/2 130 all 15 feet long</p> <p>50 peices 10 X 3. 50 do of any breadth above 10 inches &amp; 3 inches thick 20 do 6 x 6 all 12 feet long</p> <p>wrote to William this morning.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This is a very hot day. I again wrote to William and am preparing to leave for Toronto by the evening train.</p> <p>The Masons have begun to day the foundation of Mr John Hoggs corner store. of which the Branch of the Bank of Commerce is to have a portion</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>I engaged Riddel to drive the Steam Engine 15 hours a day, and his wages to be {scratched out illegible} 1 1/4 dollars a day {month} and board, and when there is no need for the Engine, {illegible scratched out} he is to do any other jobing work out or in doors, the wages to be twenty dollars a month &amp; Board, he is to begin work on Monday first</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>The weather is extreamly dry and warm have been working the Engine since but have often to stop her creating a great delay and loss of wood</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 5. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a warm and close morning. Ingles sent down a man to put the Engine in line</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>This has been a warm forenoon and very dry, but this afternoon we were visited by a thunder storm and two very heavy showers of rain, which gave us a good deal of trouble owing to the grannery being without a roof, the water ran down through the different floors and wetting some fall wheat in the lower {illegible} flat. We got the Engine started again this evening and seems to work some easier but heats yet</p> <p></p> <p><br /> {Large break in entries from David Allan}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 29. 1867.</span></h2> <p>The weather is getting a little changeable a little rain now &amp; then but nothing to effect the river which is very low, The steam Engine going every day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>Quite cold this morning &amp; had to have a fire in the room at breakfast, but the day turned out fine after all. I went up to {C}hipchases for 3 loads of light coloured sand for pointing the walls of new building &amp; we are now prepared to put up the rafters</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31.</span></h3> <p>The weather was cold this morning again, but the forenoon was fine, attended at the Masters Chambers (Mr Hall) to answer as to whether Boulby had any conversation with me previous to signing my award in the case of Unger &amp; Wilhelm &amp; Guildner. Mr Hancock of Toronto attended on behalf of Plaintiff. Mr McKlennan was sworn as to what became of my written instructions to him for making out the award and as to the words contained in it, and if it ordered the plaintiff to pay all the costs of the suit, Arbitration, &amp; the Award, he said that my instruction after the award was signed was destroyed. but was fully ordered to pay all costs, Mr McCoig, as witness swore that he came in to McLennans office &amp; heard Boulby say to me that I had not mentioned costs of Arbitration. but that failed in its worth to disturb the award. It rains close this afternoon. Masons stopt {stopped} work</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine day. Went down this evening to Toronto to hurry on the acending worm</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></h3> <p>Returned from Toronto this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>The Elections for South Wellington begins to day. The news this evening is not so good, we appear to be far behind in Puslinch</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>We go on with the Election again to day. The worm has arrived and brought home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 9. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This morning opened fine after a very light shower had fallen during the night. The forenoon was clear but the afternoon became cloudy and heavy showers fell that drove the men from their work. The carpenters were fitting and securing the rafters of the grannery. The towers are nearly finished. The mason work of the building is about done, they have been pointing these two days.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Got great alarm from fire in Armstrong McCrea &amp; Co Factory taking fire about the Picker room, &amp; flames broke through the roof but was greatly retarded by the mortar below the shingles</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 12. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This morning opened fine, and heard that we had another fire during the night or early this morning. Viz Dyson’s waggon shop, a frame, lath &amp; plaster walls, nothing was saved, and no Insurance whatever on it. Met as directors to enquire into cause of the fire in Armstrong, McCreas woolen mill &amp; c, but defered till tomorrow, damage laid at $2,000. had a light shower this afternoon, got done with most all but one stone cutter. getting on well with the roof of granary, and slating begun</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This has been a broken day, for rain fell both forenoon and afternoon.</p> <p>Had a meeting of Directors to see if we could agree about a sum for loss &amp; let him go on with his work, &amp; resolved that it be refered to full board on Friday 20th next.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 16. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a dullish morning. The rain began to fall about 9 o’clock and the masons had to quit work. We have no mashing to day in the Distillery but only running of the beer preparatory for repairs</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>This morning opened fine, but became very sultry and warm and clear and the rain kept off. This is the day of our Horticultural Exhibition. Mr Flemming, Mr Gray, &amp; Mr{left blank} from Toronto are here as Judges. I am Vice President this year.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18.</span></h3> <p>Rather cloudy to day and warm with considerable appearance of rain, but none fell, I am getting on well with the roofing and slating.</p> <p><br /> Have begun to day to take the old mash tun to pieces and is as rotten as muck</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 19. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Fine morning, Mr Tawse started by this mornings train for Stratford.</p> <p>Have been taking sundry both the old stills after being in about years the oldest is the upper one and is remarkably sound &amp; could have run for several years yet, were it not for the pipes passing through burning the staves</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Very fine day, had a general meeting of Directors of the Wellington Mutual Assurance Co to day to consider the claims for loss by fire in Armstrong McCrea &amp; Co woolen works, and other matters.</p> <p>Had family dinner to day Mr Tawse came but I was absent at meeting of directors</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>This seems to turn out a fine day. All the old beams are &amp; c that can well be removed are now out, and are now digging for proper foundations for new posts for the new mash tun and the still &amp; doubler, and have them so disconected that at a future period beams &amp; joists can be put in without disturbing them.</p> <p>Local directors met and settled the waterworks claim for $2,015.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 23. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Fine morning and very dry, the water in the dam appears hardly to have risen anything since Saturday when we shut down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>The weather quite dry yet, are now building the stone foundation for the new chamber still</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning but dry, and have begun to take down and fit up the staves of the new still. And fitting up the posts and beams for the Mash tun</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 26. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning.</p> <p>I went down by train to Galt purchase a pump log rimer 3 1/2 in diam {diameter} &amp; bought also one of 2 1/4 inch. H.H. Date the tool maker has out all his tilt hammars &amp; refixing their foundations some 6 feet deep under ground &amp; overhauling shafting drums &amp; c</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>This is another fine day, and the masons are about as close with the pointing of the building and the masons taking home their tools. Hard at work driving on the hoops on still</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>Another dry and warm day &amp; a great deal of wheat bought in to day also.{illegible place to day?} got the new mash tub put in its place to day, and the shaft and rake put in.</p> <p>On examination to day found that the new Gallery in Church is to high in front &amp; too low at back &amp; have stopt {stopped} the work, &amp; propose to lower front &amp; raise the back 18 inches</p> <p>{newspaper cutting pasted over entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 30. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Still very dry weather. We raised the large worm tub to day fully 18 inches</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October. TUESDAY, 1.</span></h3> <p>This another dry day, and hear that there has been a great fire in Galt which began at 1.40 this morning &amp; have not learned the number of houses burnt nor the exact amt. {amount} And hear also that Buchanan, Hope &amp; Co has failed. I leave this evening at 7 for Toronto</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>In Toronto last night and to day sketched out the form of the coppar pipes required. And also bought some iron ones.</p> <p>John Cameron Esqr late of the Commercial Bank at Toronto died yesterday morning, aged 57.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4.</span></h3> <p>Warm dry weather</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5.</span></h3> <p>There was a good deal of rain fall during the night, &amp; the water got in through the unfinished portion of the roof between the two Mills but got it all secured during the day.</p> <p>Some coppar pipes came up by Express from Toronto to night, but find they are not right and will return them on Monday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 7. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was fine weather but cold from what we have had for some time back. Weather to day is dry but the frost was on the ground this {last} morning.</p> <p>We have got the doubler &amp; c in its place, pipes in inside of still set, and going to work till 9 o’clock to night to hurry on better.</p> <p>The rain on Saturday night must have been very considerable up the country, as we have had ample water for two run at a good rate all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8.</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine day, but the water has not been so abundant as yesterday, that we could only run one pair of stones.</p> <p>My Sister Mrs Cuningham came this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>This has been rather a heavy and dull day and began to rain after 2 o’clock but not heavy still pushing on with the distillery but it takes much longer time than I expected</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 10. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been a wet day yet no great quantity of rain fell here, yet it may improve the water in the river, we could only drive one run by water and two by steam. The various pipes in the distillery consumes a great deal of time in screwing &amp; fitting them. Mr Morrison brought up The new horse {illegible} from near Montreal</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11.</span></h3> <p>The weather is moist and roads getting very muddy</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12.</span></h3> <p>This has been a drizzling rainy day, but has not as yet given us a supply of water, but from appearances to night there is every likelihood of there plenty on monday morning. Have got well on with the pipes of the distillery this week.</p> <p>Mr Morrison left this afternoon for Toronto going home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 14. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Rather a raw day but yet no rain. Went up to day Hodgert and Smiths oil Refinery to see Parafin or the refuse of the Coal oil applied firing up the furnace of the Engine, and saw myself that with only 1 jet of oil burning it produced sufficient {hands or flames} to raise the Steam from 40° to 60° in four minutes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15.</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, and looks as if it were the begining of the Indian Summer. The rain has not as yet produced any lasting benifits for we had to down the water mill about 8, Oclock and continued Steam till about 9.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October, THURSDAY, 17. 1867.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather and the water is holding out better than could be expected considering this dry weather, bought a large new fine horse to day for the Farm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18.</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, and have got the highest {slop} cistern nearly lowered to its proper place and have got the steam pipe fixed into the lower chamber of New Still and the hop tub attached to it again. Traded away the horse “Barney” for a larger one to mate the one bt {bought} yesterday</p> <p>{newspaper cutting pasted over}</p> <p>{newspaper cutting pasted over from Tuesday the 14th}</p> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, October 25, 1867</span></h3> <p>Fine weather this morning, the Court of Chancery began its Sittings here to day about 11 Oclock – {illegible} Preciding. I have a case and have been in attendance, but the one that is now on will take all day.</p> <p><br /> Have not made so much progress with the distillery to day being much in want of pipes from Toronto.</p> <p><br /> great excitement yet about the Commercial Bank</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>This is another fine day.</p> <p>No pipes from Toronto yet.</p> <p><br /> The case begun in Court this morning lasted to night</p> <p>{funeral notice and newspaper cuttings pasted over page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 28. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been rather a dull day and has some signs of rain. The pipes came up this morning from Toronto &amp; hope to get them on by tomorrow evening.</p> <p>Chancellor Mowat opened the Court &amp; This afternoon Eldridge made proposals to settle the suit I had against him I tried to get $350..00 but he would only agree to give $300..00 &amp; pay his {own} costs, so I accepted the offer payable in 3 years in equal annual installments with interest at the rate of 8 percent per annum on each payment</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather still continuing, have got a man that was jobbing here for harding of Toronto to connect the pipes for the receivers Doubler &amp;c to day he began at 8 and finished at 5 Oclock P.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>Another charming day, Wm {William, possibly his son} Wife &amp; Son went to Toronto this morning, the day was very fine they returned in the evening with Mrs Morrison</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 31. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine day, the masons are building a brick chimney for Nat instead of the stone one which was very defective in the construction of the {flues}.</p> <p>Mr Robt {Robert} Wallace got married to Miss Abby Higinbotham at noon to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November. FRIDAY, 1.</span></h3> <p>This is a dry and very dusty day the wind blowing a strong westerly breeze {possibly spelt breese as in previous times}, went out to the farm at noon where they are taking up the turnips &amp; producing a very good crop even considering the long continued drought this season, water all over is extreamly scarse, the Grand River at Elora is very low. The Thames at London &amp; at Stratford was never known to be so low.</p> <p>We got the Distillery started this afternoon and offers well, the Mash can be cooled off in half the time that it formerly could be done in with copper sides only in the Mash tun. The bottom lining is a great improvement, made new agreement with John Stewart to buy grain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>This is another windy day, and the fire is now running on both sides of the Railway, it began yesterday in Robt {Robert} White's swamp &amp; also beyond the Shanties and through into my swamp. Burning a good many pannels of rails there &amp; at Whites also</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 4. 1867.</span></h2> <p>This has been a cold raw day after the rain that fell yesterday and during last night, which was very stormy, one or two slight showers of snow fell during the afternoon but what fell after dark is laying on the ground. The water in the Dam is not much improved by the rain as yet.</p> <p>Carpenters repairing the feeding Byres, stakes, floors &amp;c which were much worn and broken through.</p> <p>My Sister took ill during the night with a pleurisy in her ^right chest</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5.</span></h3> <p>Cold this morning the snow laying on the side walks, but melted away during the day.</p> <p>The water has improved to day and we have 2 pair of stones going by water. Robertson &amp; Sons has a boiler plate reservoir made and all the cocks burners retort &amp; fitted up and goes off with Mr John McCrea to England tomorrow, where he is to take out a Patent to protect their Invention for using Coal Oil as Fuel for Steam Engines. They will then push on mine to completion.</p> <p>My sister Mrs Cuningham is a little easier to day, after having applied a large mustard blister &amp; then called the Doctor</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6.</span></h3> <p>This morning looked very wintry like with a general covering of snow on the ground but as the day advanced it melted away and became sloppy. This being the Fair day a great many people were in town &amp; a number of cattle and horses</p> <p>John McCrea Esqr left here this morning by G. Trunk for Quebec, then {thence} to London to take out a Patent for the Oil Burner</p> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/08179ee4007eda4a227d2063c58c1baf.pdf 89a8f07db3fa53ae20ed216bd7618e3c PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6cc0cf55f5a64d7ae48561d9273722e9.pdf 3db44ca146617b9c4a768ac4f3138543 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808-1895) 1866 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Printed page} DAILY JOURNAL, 1866. {Printed page} CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1866. LAW TERMS. BANK HOLIDAYS. TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. RATES OF POSTAGE {Printed page} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1866. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. January. THURSDAY 18. 1866. {No entry} FRIDAY 19. The weather is mild to day and the little sleighing there has been wearing away, there has been a great many teams in town to day with pork and wheat. The level cogged wheel that drives the smutt machine was stripped of its coggs this morning and so crushed the collar of the laying shaft up against the bush or plumer block so as to burn it to a red heat and regularly char it to coal, and have set to work to put in an new set of coggs and a bush with 2 inches wider bearing say 6 inches instead of four. SATURDAY 20. At six this morning it was quite wet and rainey and had been blowing very hard all night, about 9 it began to freeze, and made the roads as slippey as glass, and together with the high wind makes very cold. The coggs (a set of which were ready on hand) are now fitted and keyed in, are now being turned (4 pm) The rain last night has helped the water sufficient to enable us to drive 2 run of stones January. MONDAY 22. 1866. �This has been a much milder day. Got the smutt machine wheel finished this evening and ready to start about 8, Oclock TUESDAY 23. This has been a pleasant day. Peter Idington here. Allen of Arthur was here this afternoon and I agreed to sell him the Mc Guire lot for $800 he to pay me $200 about the first week in March and 5 years to pay the balance with Interest. WEDNESDAY 24. This has been a somewhat colder day yet a great deal more wheat came than did yesterday. There seems to be a greater quantity demand for it in other parts below. {Printed page} Newspaper cutting {Transcriber's note - no entries after the above date until May. TUESDAY 8. 1866} TUESDAY 8. We are repairing the gate posts leading into the mill yard, and have raised the arch two feet higher than it was WEDNESDAY 9. Fine weather, but too dry. Have begun to clear out remainder of the timbers in the wheel ark preparitory to building the walls for the steam engine. {Blank page} FRIDAY 11. Warm weather, and the ground exceedingly dry, and no moisture to start the fall wheat which suffered so much from the unprotected state it was in all winter for want of sufficient snow SATURDAY 12. �Fine weather to day. Mr Saunders & Mr Lemon to compare the a/c against the cattle yard, so as to lessen the labour of the Arbitrator, every appearance of rain May. MONDAY 14. 1866. This is a cold morning and considerable frost caused by the very copious rains that fell during Saturday night and yesterday morning which left large pools on the roads filled with water. William is still confined to bed with a rhumatic attack. Old Miss Hewatt died this afternoon TUESDAY 15. A clear but not a warm day. Began our Arbitration this morning in Hewars case for Balance due me for cattle yard. William was rather better to day & has able to attend at the examination WEDNESDAY 16. Weather to day much the same as yesterday. Continued the Arbitration to day untill 6 pm. and stands adjourned till this day week. FRIDAY 18. Fine weather, agreed to pay Ingles 3¢ a lb towards the cost of the Engine shaft if it is ordered from Detroit for if made there to order it will cost them 10¢ a pound here, which they think too high, and feel rather enclined to wait the arrival of iron of the size from England, which I do not, and therefore bear my share of the extra price so as not to delay the work. SATURDAY 19. Very warm fine weather. Higinbotham returned home this forenoon at 9.50 only ten minutes after his son was born. Old Swan the Dutchman engaged to burn a pit of pure maple charcoal and deliver them here at 10¢ per Bushel. The men are out in the bush getting out a large oak beam for end of shaft for engine TUESDAY 22. Fine weather but cold �WEDNESDAY 23. Cold this morning. There was a slight flurry of snow but it went soon of, and turned into sleet. May. THURSDAY 24. 1866. Hard frost during the night and morning the ground was quite at 4 Oclock. it has destroyed a good many delicate flowrs. This being the Queens Birth day all work is suspended, and the weather being fine all the games foot and boat races are going on, and closed with an Illumination fireworks and a large bonefire. A melancholly accident happened at Galt this day the large Russian cannon went off when charging and 2 men were killed on the spot and some others wounded by splinters of the ramrod FRIDAY 25. This is a fine warm day it looked very much like as if we were going to have a great shower of rain in the morning but only a few drops fell and through the forenoon it cleared up and all appearance of it passed off SATURDAY 26. Frost this morning again, have been putting a plank edging from the Battery to the big stone to confine the gravel of the walk. The rain is seeming to come this afternoon, about finishing the planting of the potatoes next the Glebe, have planted about two acres this year. Also diging out the foundation for altering the gable of the granery preparatory to building it all up this summer. May. MONDAY 28. 1866. We had a great deal of rain during the whole day yesterday, with little or no interuption. And it has continued all last night, and now and then, a shower this morning June. FRIDAY 1. Fine weather. But very startling news that the Finians have crossed over to Fort Erie from about Black Rock between 1500 & 2000 strong and are throwing up earthworks �with all possible speed. The following troops have left Toronto. William is still improving but has a great difficulty in walking SATURDAY 2. This is another beautifull morning and making for a very warm day. The news this morning is that our men attacked the Finians at a place Ridgeway east of Port Colborne {blank} miles but as they advanced they found themselves outnumbered and had to fall back on the Welland Canal. William is much better to day & gone to Mr Alexanders. Again we hear that our troops rallied and drove the Finians before them June. MONDAY 4. 1866. This is somewhat of a wet morning, and do not feel well yet, having been much disturbed last night and this morning with my bowels and have kept the house the most of the day. We have been much put about both yesterday and to day with very exciting intelligence about the Finians. Later account say that about 800 of the Finians made their escape in scows tugged by propellers from Buffalo who took them back to that city, and that the US steamer detained another scow with the commander Col O'Neal on board & holds them now as prisoners. P. Idington & wife here TUESDAY 5. There has been considerable rain during the night and this forenoon. Had to attend Court to day and was fined by the Mayor & Petterson in the Sum of $20. and $2.10 for costs, for not removing the dung from cattle yards within the time ordered. Considerable excitement about Montreal and Cornwall, and Prescot, 2 cars seized by the US Marshall with ammunition & stores on board were taken by the Finians WEDNESDAY 6. This has been a wet day at least frequent showers. This was the Monthly fair day. William was a good deal better to day & attended a short time in the Office & went to Fishers Mills in the afternoon by cars June. THURSDAY 7. 1866. �Very fine morning, I went down to Toronto to attend the Synod, Mrs A accompanying me. Notwithstanding the excitement and the number of Ministers absent, they will continue their sittings and finish the business of the court. It began yesterday. FRIDAY 8. In Toronto. the weather fine SATURDAY 9. Fine all day TUESDAY 12. Raised WEDNESDAY 13. This has been somewhat of a sultry day a good of thunder & rain during last night and a heavy shower at noon. Our Presbytery is in Session to day was only a short time there, as I had a case in our quarter sessions now sitting, against William Maxwell for defrauding me in cordwood - but from some doubts in the minds of the jury they thought his brother was the guilty most gilty, and set him free. Raised June. THURSDAY 14. 1866. Fine weather, shipped a 100 Bhls of No 2 flour to Montreal. Went down to Fishers Mills this afternoon {Blank page} SATURDAY 23. Fine warm weather, & a good deal of wheat came in. John Stewart of Eramosa left $300 on loan @ 7 per cent for annum, if over a month. Took out of the large steam box (prepared for steaming all the planks for the new still and mash tun) the first charge and found it much lighter than when it went in, after being in about 4 days June. MONDAY 25. 1866 �This has been a very hot day, but cooled down in the evening after a light thunder shower. The news from Europe to day is still more warlike WEDNESDAY 27. Fine weather, This has been an exciting day in whisky, about ½ past twelve Oclock Mr Romain came down to inform me that he had a Telegram from Ottawa that, Parliament had raised the Duty on whisky from 30¢ to 60¢ and is now in full force, so up it went at once to 65¢ for gall SATURDAY 30. Fine weather, I went down to Brampton this morning to see what agreement Mr Haggart had about pumping water for the Grand Trunk Company, and found that he had proposed some alterations in the one they had sent up for his signature, but as yet it had not been completed nor did he think that he would do so for some time untill he saw how it would work July. MONDAY 2. 1866. This is another fine day, and find that William is rather considered better to day, both Herod & Hewitt examined him to day, and found nothing wrong with his inside {Transcriber's note - no entries after the above date until July. THURSDAY 19. 1866.} July. THURSDAY 19. 1866. This has been the first dry day that we have had for a week FRIDAY 20. This has been a fine moderately warm day and have been leading all the hay that could be got dry. The Grand Trunk companys men have been working hard all day in laying the remainder of the pipes past the mill gate and down into the race & along the bottom. William came home from his trip to Sault-St Mary this evening by Toronto & is much better in health SATURDAY 21. �We had a very fine forenoon, but in the afternoon it rained very heavy. Kept the mill standing all day to enable the workmen to finish the pipes but they could not do it for want of a bend. July. MONDAY 23. 1866. We had a tremendous storm of wind & rain yesterday afternoon a little after five oclock & it blew down a great many ornamental trees & some fruit trees, the roof of the G J. Engine house for about ¼ of it was lifted and the slates & sheeting thrown to the ground, the G. Western's long wood shed was totally destroyed, and many Barns lost their roofs and a great deal of fencing blown down, Our Church roof also was to some extent damaged & slates removed, This has been a fine dry day though at times it was very sultry {Blank page} July. MONDAY 30. 1866. Fine dry wether and have begun to scaffold for the raising of my Son William's roof so as to admit of another story being built on it - by cutting holes in the walls under the plate for incerting 4 beams under the same, and the plate bound to these by irons to prevent the roof from spreading, and thick planks checked along on the top of these beams under the rafters so as to carry them all up equal without in any way breaking the roof. TUESDAY 31. The Atlantic Cable is now complete. August. WEDNESDAY 1. This has been fine weather. but warm for out door work. Have got ready all the eight screws and have begun to raise it. August. THURSDAY 2. 1866. Rather wet this morning but better about noon have been very busey for the most of the day finishing the raising of the roof of Wms house for the present to the height of 6 feet �from the floor to the under side of plate and is resting on tressels on one side and on 4 post on the other. FRIDAY 3. Very fine morning and Mrs A & I went down to Toronto so see William & little David, go off in the steam boat "Banshee" to Montreal at ½ past 2 PM, and after that had too little time to do any business of consiquence and returned left on our return at 3.45. P.M, it rained heavy the whole way, and even after 8 oclock, but not quite so heavy. SATURDAY 4. Very wet morning and had rained heavy during the night. The masons could not begin work till about 10 Oclock, and the weather has been dry since and the work on the house progressing very well. The Steam Engine is also far advanced, and may be ready to bring down the end of next week, the Boiler fire Box and the main shell is put together but not riveted yet August. MONDAY 6. 1866. This has been a very fine cool bracing day - and have been getting on well with building. I have determined to day the exact height of the lying shaft of the Steam Engine and the main level wheel is now being keyed on its place. Tomorrow is to be kept as a Holly day in Town and the works will be standing still {Blank page} August. MONDAY 13. 1866. Rainey weather still continues and appears to have been raining all night. It rained during part of the forenoon yesterday and then in the evening and very few in Church. This morning we raised the roof as high as it will require and they have got the Lintals on the windows, and the work is progressing well. though slow and expensive, Mr A L Argo from Stratford called, an agent in Town to day selling breach loading Pistols & Riffles TUESDAY 14. �This is another dull misty morning with fine drizzling rain which continued to about 10 oclock. Our Riffle Company are is again called out to the Niagara frontier for 8 days. The afternoon has been more settled but very sultry & close, and not unlike rain, WEDNESDAY 15. We have had dry weather to day. Considerable enquirey is now making for a better supply of wheat the new comes in so sparingly that those who require it must bid up for it. I bought to day nearly 600 bushels from Thos Easterbrook a $1.25 bills 100 Bush of Jas Dow a $1.26 silver, a car load at St Marys $1.20 there August. THURSDAY 16. 1866. This has been one of the dryest days we have had for some time, it continued very cool for the most of the day. I got the roof set down on its proper place on the walls of Williams house, Bot 162 Bushels of fall wheat of Geo Balkwell at $1.30 bills FRIDAY 17. This has been a charming day sufficiently warm getting on well with the house the gables are about built up to the top. Flour has gone up in Montreal within the last day or two about 50¢. Our RIffle Company left here by the G. W. Railway for the neighbourhood of Drumondville. I am getting the foundation walls built to day for to rest the beam on that carries the inner end of the fly wheel shaft SATURDAY 18. This has been a fine warm day and have got on very well with the house this week, and also with the preparations for the Engine. Was up at the Peoples Mill this afternoon and found Mr Goldie busey supperintending his men clearing out old walls & pointing up the bottom of main ones with water lime, and were dressing the beams full length across the building 14 X 13 of excellent pine from near Hespeller, delivered here for $12 per 100 feet running measure for what is 12 X 12 & over. August. MONDAY 20. 1866. Fine weather, there had been during Saturday night and Sunday morning. and a heavy shower fell during yesterday afternoon between 3 & 4 oclock. But this day has been fine �dry weather I have 2 masons working at foundation for Engine also 3 at the granery walls. TUESDAY 21. This is another fine day, men hard at work getting in the wheat on the Waterloo road the last of the peas was got in on Saturday from the back of the hill. This is the day for the Great Finian Pick Nick at Black Rock, but from all we hear, there is no disturbance SATURDAY 25. This has been a fine day, our Guelph Riffle Company returned this day at noon from Thorald. I have got on well with the foundation for the Engine and have got the beams laid on the wall August. MONDAY 27. 1866. This has been a fine dry day & have got in all the oats on the upper field on hill, have got the side all ready for the Engine and expect to get it down tomorrow. The water in the river is getting very light & there is much need of the Engine August. THURSDAY 30. 1866. This has been fine working weather with a slight shower in the forenoon, there is much need of it so far as the river is concerned as it is very low, and we had to stop this afternoon for want of it. We the Steam Engine planted on its seat this afternoon it is a pritty heavy affair to handle FRIDAY 31. Very scarce of water, and consiquently of flour and had this afternoon to go to Armstrongs Mill in Eramosa to try to buy some but could not I then went to Edin Mills and bot 200 bags from Hortop they also are scarce of water and wheat also. There is no old wheat to be got September. SATURDAY 1. This has been a warm day and some few drops of rain fell but not enough to stop work or do any good in helping to fill the dam. We have been boring the holes and getting the bolts in to screw down the Engine to the frame The mason work for the bed of the boiler �is far advanced as well as the foundation walls of the Boiler House. The Engine for Mr Argo of Stratford & made by Robertson & Mair was put on the cars to day, and went of before I went out to see it, it is about the same power as mine. Mr Massie here, told me that it is generally talked of in Montreal that Galts financial Bill will do a great deal of harm among business men as all the Banks will curtail their Discounts, and that the Bk . of Montreal has done that already WEDNESDAY 5. This has been a fine day and warm, and have got well on with the building, the ash pit and other foundation for the Engine Boiler is ready and it is being set on its place. The fly wheel is troublesome to get true. Anders Anderson a suede came here from my sisters in Illinois, this afternoon on his way home to Sweden to see his Parents September. THURSDAY 6. 1866. This is a fine warm day, FRIDAY 7. This is a dull morning, it began to rain about ½ past 8 oclock, and got quite heavy at ¼ to 9. and the men left of work. I went out with Mr Anderson to the G. W. Station in time for the cars at 7.05. a m & shortly before the rain began he went to see the Niagara Falls & then to New York where he takes the steamer for Liverpool thence to Hull, where he gets the steam packet to Gothenburg SATURDAY 8. This is a fine working day, the rain yesterday has had a good effect on the river and enables us to grind with two run of stones. September. MONDAY 10. 1866. This has been a fine working day, I began to prepare for building a stone foundation for sheep house on the farm and adjoining the new Barn 24 X 48 with pig house, &c below. TUESDAY 11. It has rained some through the night, and this morning the clouds are heavy and a drizzling rain is falling, the masons & stonecutters did not begin nor could they do any �thing to day for rain one the name of Spratt was here from Toronto in quest of bag flour, but went home by the 10 oclock train, It now rains heavy ¼ to nine, this night FRIDAY 14. This has been rather a dull day at least after one oclock it became very dark and by two oclock began to blow a complete gale and heavy rain. it blew about 15 feet of roofing of the market shed. The men were stoped from working this afternoon. SATURDAY 15. There was strong frost this morning and has injured some garden stuffs. Several companies left here this morning at 10 oclock for Thorald. The men, that is the masons did not work any this forenoon, and only 2 of them in the afternoon. One Boiler Maker has been working at the distillery boiler to day and are getting on slowly with it. {Rugles} their master went off with the Guelph Artillery to Thorald September. MONDAY 17. 1866. This has been a partly cloudy day, it rained through the night and slightly this morning. Yesterday it rained in the morning and also in the evening, and was cold all day the Church was rather thinly filled. Only three masons are working at the Engine house to day and 2 labourers. Old Mr Dunbar and his son Wm called here to day on their way home from Buffalo. We are were engaged this afternoon preparing beaters for the merchant bolts & are pulling them on to night TUESDAY 18. This is rather a more pleasant forenoon than we had lately. Three gentlemen from St John's N.B called here to day soliciting consignments of flour. WEDNESDAY 19. There was not much rain of consiquence to day got the funnel from the Engine Boiler put into the chimney, and is now in readiness for the fire September. THURSDAY 20. 1866. This has been another very wet day. The masons did not work an hour to day for the rain, but one boiler maker and two helpers came this afternoon. The steam pipes for the �Engine are about finished and expect to have the boiler filled and steam up tomorrow. My son William and little David came home from his travels, Mr & Mrs Alexander likewise returned from Montreal by the same conveyance they report having had wet weather all the time they have been gone FRIDAY 21. This has been a dry day and the masons worked from, one Oclock. We got the Steam Engine started this afternoon and appeared so far to work fine & smooth. But the geering for driving the pump will require some alternation, I got 17 feet of 4 inch pipe to drive it SATURDAY 22. This has been a dry day and clear, there was very strong frost this morning, even ice at the Mill door step I saw. Our volunteers came home to day at ½ past one. We had the Engine going again this afternoon and grinding with one run of stones TUESDAY 25. This has been an extrordinary wet day it rained even on September. THURSDAY 27. 1866. Went down this morning to the Exhibition in Toronto the weather was fine and the ground very much dried up, compared with what it had been the two previous days TUESDAY 2. This is another fine day, a great deal of wheat in the market, and the prices quite stiff 1.43 to 1.45 and even $1.50 paid for large sound midgeproof. One George Patterson called here with John Gray and wanted a situation as Packer and of any other work outdoor when, indoor work is done, He is to begin on Thursday at $12 per month & Board, {Blank page} October. MONDAY 8. 1866. �We have now fine weather. I was arroused from my bed yesterday by two of the Engine drivers of the Grand Trunk wanting me to start the mill or the Steam Engine to pump water for them as their tenders were dry, and they could go no farther. I peremtorally declined doing any thing of the kind having filled the Tanks on Saturday night and all having leaked out being quite untight SATURDAY 13. Goodman finished the excavation for the hot air furnace under the Church TUESDAY 16. This has been a charming day. The masons are still busey building in the Distillery Boiler and the carpenters are about finished with the roof of Engine Boiler house. John & Eliza Allan left for Toleda at ½ past 5 this afternoon the Train was over 2 hours late, he is to return after seeing her safe away from that Town on her way to Illinois. Great fire in Quebec on Sunday from 18,000 to 20,000 people rendered houseless WEDNESDAY 17. A splendid day again SATURDAY 20. Fine weather to day, we got the Boiler in the distillery finished to day and put on the fire October. MONDAY 22. 1866. The weather has been dry to day but cold, and clearly shows that Autumn has begun. We are very busey taking up our potatoes and find the yeald very good, the chili's especially are sound, but the kidneys are doubtful and we are laying them in small heaps to try them. Have begun to day to lath the roof of the Engine House TUESDAY 23. This has been a coldish day, Wm went down to Toronto this morning to attend the Review of the Troops there, had a Mr Greenough here from, Boston wanting flour. I went out to Arthur Hogge's sale of Thorough bred cattle, & was in want of a Ram and bid as high as $60 for a fine one & did not get it. I went afterwards to Joseph Parkinson's & bought a this years ram lamb for $18, which will answer every purpose for �this year. I am advised strongly not to mix the Cotswolds with the Leicesters Ewes, but rather to improve from a. {5 blank pages} WEDNESDAY 14. We did not start the distillery to day as I am going to put in large pipe on the crown of the new mouth peice attached to the large boiler, the two bottom pipes for supplying it with water, only does so when at a low temperature but as soon as steam is generated it expells the water and the crown gets red hot and has cracked the plate, A ¾ pipe was placed on the top to convey the steam as it was formed to the large boiler, but that did not help it at all. We have had some splended weather of late but it now threatens to break up this evening with a light rain, November. THURSDAY 15. 1866. Wet morning, worked late last night to finish the joints of a new pipe 3½ inches diameter I have been connecting the new mouth peice with the large boiler {4 blank pages} {December} TUESDAY 4. Very wet morning, I went down to Toronto & returned in the evening, called on Cameron & Mr Mc hall about suit in Chancery against John Mc Atee {2 blank pages} FRIDAY 14. Hard frost down to near zero. The Grand Trunk men are making very little progress in laying the wooden pipes for overflow water, the ground is every day getting harder, SATURDAY 15. This has been a fine winter day clear with sunshine, but the frost was very keen in the morning only 2 above zero. Mr Brunel the Revenue, or rather the Excise Inspector was �down this morning. It appears that Halladys distillery is standing still the Chippawa was going for a short time & is again stopped, the one at Coburg is not going. The Kingston one (Mortons) is still working finishing up some contracts, & will then stop they are working at a loss, the one at Prescott is again working & in fine order & has a fine improvement in their lock up at the mouth of the worm, TUESDAY 18. A good deal of snow fell during the night but not enough to make good sleighing WEDNESDAY 19. Moderate day but yet the ground is frozen pretty deep, the Grand Trunk workmen are making very slow progress in laying the wooden pipes December. THURSDAY 20. 1866. Very cold this morning at 7 a.m the Thermometer stood 8º below zero, very little wind. The workmen are not working at the drain to day. I got Stevens to build in a grate in Williams, Parlour to day {5 blank pages} {Printed page} PRICE LIST OF BURGOYNE, BURBRIDGES, CYRIAX & FARRIES {Blank page} {3 printed pages} NEW COMMENTS UPON A QUESTION OF THE DAY. For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19.</span></h2> <p>The weather is mild to day and the little sleighing there has been wearing away, there has been a great many teams in town to day with pork and wheat</p> <p>The level cogged wheel that drives the smutt machine has tripped of its coggs this morning and so crushed the collar of the laying shaft up against the bush or plumer block so as to burn it to a red heat and regularly char it to coal, and have set to work to put in (illegible) new set of cages and a bush with 2 inches wider bearing say 6 inches instead of four</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20.</span></h2> <p>At six this morning it was quite wet and rainy and had been blowing very hard all night, about 9 it began to freeze, and made the roads as slippery as glass, and together with the high wind makes very cold, the coggs (a set of which were ready on hand) are now fitted and keyed in, are now being turned (4pm) The rain last night has helped the water sufficient to enable us to drive 2 run of stones</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January. Monday 22.</span></h2> <p>This has been a much milder day</p> <p>Got the smutt machine wheel this evening and ready to start about 8, Oclock</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23.</span></h2> <p>This has been a pleasant day Peter Laington here</p> <p>Allen of Arthur was here this afternoon and I agreed to sell him the Mcguire lot for $800 he to pay me $200 about the first week in march and 5 years to pay the balance with interest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 24.</span></h2> <p>This has been a somewhat colder day yet a great deal more wheat came than did yesterday. 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Monday 14. 1866</span></h2> <p>This is a cold morning and considerable frost caused by the very copious rains that fell during Saturday night and yesterday morning which left large pools filled with water William is still confined to bed with a rhumatic attack. Old lip Hewatt died this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15.</span></h2> <p>A clear but not a warm day Began our arbitration this morning in Hewars case for balance due me for cattle yard William was rather better to day &amp; has able to attend as the examination</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 16.</span></h2> <p>Weather to day much the same as yesterday Continued the arbitration to day until 6 PM and stands adjourned till this day week</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, agreed to pay Ingles 3c a lb towards the cost of the engine shaft if it is ordered from Detroit for if made there to order it will cost them 10c a pound here, which they think too high, and feel rather inclined to wait the arrival of itonof the size from England, which I do not, and therefore bear my share of this extram price so as not to delay the work.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19.</span></h2> <p>Very warm fine weather</p> <p>Higinbotham returned home this forenoon at 9.50 only ten minutes after his son was born Old Iwan the Dutchman engaged to burn a pit of pure maple charcoal and deliver them here at 10c per bushel The men are out in the bush geting out a large oak beam for and of shaft for engine</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather but cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 23.</span></h2> <p>Cold this morning, there was a slight flurry of snow but it went soon of and turned into hail.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Thursday 24. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Hard frost durning the night and morning the ground was quite at 4 Oclock. it has destroyed a good many delicate flowers This being the Queens birth day all work is suspended, and the weather being fine all the games foot and boat races are going on, and closed with an illumination fireworks and a large bon fire A melancholly accident happened at Galt this day the large Russian cannon went off and 2 men were killed on the spot and some others wounded by splinters of the ramrod</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 25.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine warm day it looked very much like as if we were going to have a great shower of rain in the morning but only a few dropes fell and through the forenoon it cleared up and all appearance of it pissed off</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26.</span></h2> <p>Frost this morning again, have been putting a plank edging from the battery to the big stone to confine the gravel of the walk, the rain is seeming to come this afternoon, about finishing the planting of the potatoes next the glebe, have planted about two acres this year Also diging out the foundation for altering the gable of the granery preperatory to building it all up this summer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May. Monday 28.1866.</span></h2> <p>We had a great deal of rain during the whole day yesterday with little or no interuption and it has continued all last night and now and then, a shower this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. Friday 1.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather but very startling news that the Finians have crossed over to Fort Erie from about Black Rock between 1500 &amp; 2000 strong and are throwing up earthworks with all possible speed the following troops have left Toronto. William is still improving but has a great difficulty in walking</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2.</span></h2> <p>This is another beeautiful morning and making for a very warm day The news this morning is that our men attacked the Finians at a place ridgeway east of Port Colborne miles but as they advanced they found themselves outnumbered and had to fall back on the Welland Canal Williams is much better to day &amp; gone to Mr. Alexanders Again we hear that our troops rallied and drove the Finians before them</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. Monday 4. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This is somewhat of a wet morning, and do not feel well yet, having been much disturbed last night and this morning with my bowels and have kept the house the most of the day We have been much put about both yesterday and to day with very exciting intelligence about the Finians Later account say that about 800 of the Finians made their escape in scows tugged by proppellers from Buffalo who took them back to that city, and that the US steamer detained another scow with the commander Col O,neal on board &amp; holds them now as prisoners</p> <p>P.Laington &amp; wife here</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5.</span></h2> <p>There has been considerable rain during the night and this forenoon Had to attend court to day and was fined by the Mayor &amp; Petterson in the sum of $20. and $2.10 for costs. For not removing the ding from cattle yards within the time ordered. Cosidereable excitement about Montreal and Cornwall, and Prescot. 2 cars siezed by the US Marshall with ammunition &amp; stores on board were taken by the Finians.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 6.</span></h2> <p>This has been a wet day at least frequent showers this was the monthly fair day William was a good deal better to day &amp; attended a short time in the office &amp; went to fishers Mills in the afternoon by cars</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. Thursday 7. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Very fine morning, I went down to Toronto to attend the synod Mrs. A accompanying me Notwithstanding the excitement and the number of ministers absent, they will continue their sittings and finish the buisiness of the court. It began yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8.</span></h2> <p>In Toronto. the weather fine</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9.</span></h2> <p>Fine all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 12.</span></h2> <p>Raised</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 13.</span></h2> <p>This has been somewhat of a sultry day a good of thunder &amp; rain during last night and a heavy shower at noon Our Presbytery is in session to day was only a short time there, as I had a case in our quarter sessions now sitting, against William Maxwell for defrauding me in cordwood - but from some doubts in the minds of the jury they thought his brother was the most gilty and set him free -Raised</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. Thursday 14. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, shipped a 100 bhels of No2 flour to Montreal Went down to Fishers Mills this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23.</span></h2> <p>Fine warm weather, &amp; a good deal of wheat came in John Stewart of Eramosa left $300 on loan a 9 per cent for annum if over a month. Took out of the large steam box (prepared for steaming all the planks for the new still and mash turn) the first charge and found it much lighter than when it went in, after being in about 4 days</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June. Monday 25. 1866</span></h2> <p>This has been a very hot day, but cooled down in the evening after a light thunder shower. Thenews from Europe to day is still more war like</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 27.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, this has been an exciting day in whisky. about 1/2 past twelve Oclock Mr Romain came down to inform me that he had a telegram from Otawa that, parliament had raised the duty om whisky from 30c to 60c and is now in full force, so up it went at once to 65c for gall</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 30.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, I went down to Brampton this morning to see what agreement Mr Haggart had about pumping water for the Grand Trunk company, had proposed some alterations in the one they had sent up for his signature, but as yet it had not been completed nor did he think that he would do for some time untill he saw how it would work</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. Monday 2. 1866</span></h2> <p>This is another fine day, and find that William is rather considered better to day. Both Herod &amp; Hewitt examined him to day, and found nothing wrong with his inside</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. Thursday 19. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been the first dry day that we have had for a week</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine moderately warm day and have been leading all the hay that could be got dry The Grand Trunk companys men have been working hard all day in laying the remainder of the pipes past the mill gate and down the race &amp; along the bottom William came home from his trip to Sault-st Mary this evening by Toronto &amp; is much better in health</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21.</span></h2> <p>We had a fine forenoon, but in the afternoon it rained very heavy Kept the mill standing all day to enable the workmen to finish the pipes but they could not do it for want of a bend,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. Monday 23. 1866</span></h2> <p>We had a tremendous storm of wind &amp; rain yesterday afternoon a little after five Oclock &amp; it blew down a great many ornamented trees of some fruit trees, the roof of the G J. engine house for about 1/4 of it was lifted and the slates &amp; sheeting thrown to the ground. the G westerns long wood shed was totally destroyed, and many barns lost their roofs and a great deal of fencing blown down, our blanch roof also was to some extent damaged &amp; states removed, This has been a fine dry day though at times it was verry sultry</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July. Monday 30. 1866</span></h2> <p>Fine dry weather and have begun to scaffold for the raising of my son Williams roof so as to admit of another story being built on it - by cutting holes in the walls under the plate for incerting 4 beams under the same, and the plate bound to these by irons to prevent the roof from shreading, and their planks checked along the top of these beams under the rafters so as to carry them all up equal without in any way breaking the roof.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 31.</span></h2> <p>The Atlantic Cable is now complete.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Wednesday 1.</span></h2> <p>This has been fine weather. but warm for out door work Have got ready all the eight screws and have begun to raise it</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Thursday 2. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Rather wet this morning but better about noon have been very busey for the most of the day finishing the raising of the roof of (illegible) house for the present to the height of the 6 feet from the floor to the under side of plate and is resting on the tresseks on one side and on 4 post on the other.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3.</span></h2> <p>very fine morning and Mrs A &amp; I went down to Toronto so see William &amp; little David, go off in the steam boat "Banshee" to Montreal at 1/2 past 2 PM, and after that had too little time to do any (business?) of consequence and left on our return at 3.45, PM, it rained heavy the whole way and even after 8 Oclock, but not quite so heavy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 4.</span></h2> <p>Very wet morning and had rained havy during the night, the masons could not begin work till about 10 Oclock, and the weather has been dry since and the work on the house progressing very well The steam engine is also far advanced, and may be ready to bring down then and of next week, the boiler fire box and the main shell is put together but not riveted yet</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday 6. 1866</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine cool bracing day - and have been gettin on well with building I have determined to day the exact height the lying shaft of the steam engine and the main level wheel is now being keyed on its place Tomorrow is to be kept as a holy day in town and the works will be standing still</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday13. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Rainey weather still continues and appearsto have been raining all night, it rained during part of the forenoon yesterday and then in the evening and very few in church. This morning we raised the roof as high as it will require and they have got the lintals on the windows, and the work is progressing well. though slow and exspensive, Mr A L Argo from stratford called, an agent inn town to day selling breach loading pistols &amp; rifles</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14.</span></h2> <p>This is another dull misty morning with fine drizzling rain which continued to about 10 oclock, our riffle company is again called out to the Niagara frontier for 8 days. The afternoon has been more settled but very sultry &amp; close, and not unlike rain,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 15.</span></h2> <p>We have had dry weather to day Considerable enquirey is now making for a better supply of wheat the new comes in so sparingly that those who require it must bid up for it I bought to day nearly 600 bushels from Thos Easterbrook a $1.25 bills 100 bush of (illegible) Dow a $1.26 silver, a car load at St Marys $1.20 there</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Thursday 16. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been one of the dryest days we have had for some rime, it continued very cool for the most of the day I got the roof set down on its proper place on the walls of Williams house, But 162 bushels of full wheat of Geo Balkwoll at $1.30 bills</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17.</span></h2> <p>This has been a charming day suffiently warm getting on well with the house the gables are about built up to the top. Flour has gone up in Montreal within the last day or two about 50c Our RIffle company left here by the G. W. Railway for the neighbourhood of Drummondville I am getting the foundation walls built to day for to rest the beam on that carries the inner end of the fly wheel shaft</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine warm day and have got on very well with the house this week. and also with the preparations for the engine was up at the peoples mill this afternoon and found Mr Goldie busey supperintending his men clearing out old walls &amp; printing up the bottom main ones with water lime, and weredressing the beams full length acrop the building 14 X 13 of exellent pine from near Hespeller, delivered here for $12 per 100 feet running measure for what is 12 X 12 &amp; over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday 20. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather, there had been during Saturday night and Sunday morning. and a heavy shower fell during yesterday afternoon between 3 &amp; 4 oclock - But this day has been fine dry weather I have 2 masons working at foundation for engine also 3 at the granery walls,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21.</span></h2> <p>This is another fine day, men hard at work getting in the wheat on the Waterloo road The last of the peas was got in on Saturday from the back of the hill, This is the day for the Great Finian Pick Nick at Black Rock, but from all we hear, there is no disturbance</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine day, our Guelph Riffle Company returned this day at noon from Thorald - I have got on well with the foundation for the engine and have got the beams laid on the wall</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Monday 27. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine dry day &amp; have got in all the oats on the upper field on hill, have got the side all ready for the engine and expect to get it down tomorrow. The water in the river is getting very light &amp; there is much need of the engine</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August. Thursday 30. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been fine working weather with a slight shower in the forenoon, there is much need of it so far as the river is concerned as it is very low, and we had to stop this afternoon for want of it, We the steam engine planted on its place this afternoon, it is a pritty heavy affair to handle</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 31.</span></h2> <p>Very scarce of water, and consiquently of flour and had this afternoon to go to Armstrong mill in Eramosa to try buy some but could not I then went to Edin Mills and got 200 bags from Horton they also are scarce of water and wheat also. There is no old wheat to be got</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. Saturday 1.</span></h2> <p>This has been a warm day and some few drops of rain fell but not enough to stop work or do any good in helping fill the dam, We have been boring the holes and getting the bolts in to screw down the engine to the frame The mason work for the bed of the boiler is far advanced as well as the foundation walls of the boiler house. The engine for Mr Argo of Stratford &amp; made by Robertson &amp; Main was low on the cars to day, and went of before I went out to see it, it is about the same power as mine Mr Massie here, told me that it is generally talked of in Montreal that galts financial bill will do a great deal of harm among business men as all the Banks will curtail their Discounts, and that the Bk of Montreal has done that already</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 5.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine day and warm. and have got well on with the building, the ash pit and the foundation for the engine boiler is ready and it is being set on its place, the fly wheel is troublesome to get true, Anders Anderson a suede came here from my sisters in Illinois, this afternoon on his way home to Sueden to see his parents</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. Thursday 6. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine warm day,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 7.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, it began to rain about 1/2 past 8 oclock, and got quite heavy at 1/4 to 9. and the men left of work I went out with Mr Anderson to the G. W. Station in time for the cars at 7.05. am &amp; shortly before the rain began he went to see the Niagara falls &amp; then to New York where he takes the steamer for Liverpool thence to Hull, where he gets the steam packet to Gothemburg</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 8.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine working day, the rain yesterday has had a good effect on the river and enables us to grind with two run of stones.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. Monday 10. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine working day, I began to prepare for building a stone foundation for sheep house on the farm and adjoining the new barn 24 X 48 with pig house, &amp; e below,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11.</span></h2> <p>It has rained some through the night, and this morning the clouds are heavy and a drizzling rain is falling, the masons &amp; stonecutters did not begin nor could they do any thing to day for rain one the maine of spratt was here from Toronto in quest of bag flour, but went home by the 10 oclock train, It now rainst heavy 1/4 to mine, this night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14.</span></h2> <p>This has been rather a dull day at least after one oclock it became very dark and by two oclock began to blow a complete gale and heavy rain. it blew about 15 feet of roofing of the market shed, the men were stoped from working this afternoon,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 15.</span></h2> <p>There was strong frost this morning and has injured some garden stuffs Several companies left here this morning at 10 oclock for Thorald, The men, that is the masons did not work any this forenoon, and only 2 of them in the afternoon One boiler maker has been working at the distillery boils to day and are getting on slowly with it, (Rugles?) their master wentoff with the Guelph Artillery to Thorold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. Monday 17. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been a partly cloudy day, it rained through the night and slightly this morning, yesterday it rained in the morning and also in the evening, and was cold all day the curch was rather thinly filled, only three masons are working at the engine house to dat and 2 labourers. Old Mr Dunbar and his son Wm called here to day on their way home from Buffalo we were engaged this afternoon preparing beaters for the merchant bolts &amp; are pulling them in to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 18.</span></h2> <p>This is rather a more pleasant forenoon than we had lately, three gentlemen from St Johns N. B called here to day soliciting consignments of flour,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 19.</span></h2> <p>There was not much pain of consequence to day got the funnel from the engine boiler put into the chimney, and is now in (ready?) for the fire</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. Thursday 20. 1866.</span></h2> <p>This has been another very wet day. The masons did not work an hour to day for the rain, but one boiler maker and two helpers came this afternoon The steam pipes for the engine are about finished and expect to have the boiler filled and steam up tomorrow, My son William and little David came home from his travels, Mr &amp; Mrs Alexander likewise returned from Montreal by the same consequence they report having had wer weather all the time they have been gone</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21.</span></h2> <p>This has been a dry day and the masons worked from, one Oclock we got the steam engine started this afternoon and appeared so far to work fine &amp; smooth but the geering for driving the pumps will require some alternation, I got 17 feet of 4 inch pipe to drive it</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 22.</span></h2> <p>This has been a dry day and clear, there was very strong post this morning. even us at the will door step I saw, our profiteers came home to day at 1/2 past one We had the engine going again this afternoon and grinding with one run of stones</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25.</span></h2> <p>This has been an extrordinary wet day it rained even on</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September. Thursday 27. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Went down this morning to the exhibition in Toronto the weather was fine and the ground very much dried up, compared with what it had been the two previous days</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2.</span></h2> <p>This is another fine day, a great deal of wheat in the market, and the prices quite stiff 1,43 to 1,45 and even &amp;1.50 paid for large sound (midset roof?) One George Patterson called here with John gray and wanted a situation as packer and of any other work outdoor when, indoor work is done, he is to begin on Thursday at $12 per month &amp; board,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 13.</span></h2> <p>Goodman finished the excavation for the hot air furnace under the (illegible)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16.</span></h2> <p>This has been a charming day, the masons are still busey building in the distillery boiler and the carpenters are about finished with the roof of Eugene boiler house, John &amp; Elisa Allan left for Toleda at 1/2 past 5 this afternoon the train was over 2 hours late, he is to return after seeing her safe away from that town on her way to Illinois, Great fire in Duebee on Sunday from 18,000 to 20,000 people rendered houseles</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 17.</span></h2> <p>A splendid day again</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20.</span></h2> <p>Fine weather to day, we got the boiler in the distiller finished to day and put on the fire</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October. Monday 22. 1866.</span></h2> <p>The weather has been dry to day but cold, and clearly shows that Autumn has begun, we are very busey taking up our potatoes and find the yeald very good, the chilis especially are sound, but the kidneys are doubtful and we are caying them in small heaps to try them Have begun to day to lath the roof of the Eugene house</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23.</span></h2> <p>This has been a coldish day, (illegible) down to Toronto this morning to attend the review of the troops there, had a Mr Greenough here from, Boston wanting flour I went out to Arthur Hogges sale of thorough bred cattle, &amp; was in want of a ramand bid as lush as $60 for a fine one &amp; did not get it I went afterwards to Joseph Parkinsons &amp; bought a this years ram lamb for $18. which will answer every purpose for this year I am advised strongly not to mix the cottonwooled, with the leicesters ewes, but rather improve from a.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 14.</span></h2> <p>We did not start the distillery to day as I am going to put in large pipe on the crown of the new mouth peice attached to the large boiler, the two bottom pipes for supplying it with water, only does so when at a low temperature but as soon as steam is generated it expells the water and the crown gets red hot and has cracked the plate, A 3/4 pipe was placed on the top to convey the steam as it was formed to the large boiler, but that did not help it at all We have had some splendid weather of late but it now threatens to break up this evening with a light rain,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November. Thursday 15. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Hot morning, worked late last night to finish the joints of a new pipe 3 1/2 inches diameter I have been conmelting the new mouth peice with the large boiler</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 4.</span></h2> <p>Very wet morning, I went down to Toronto &amp; returned in the evening, called on Cameron &amp; Mr McHall about suit in Chancery against John Mc Atee</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14.</span></h2> <p>Hard frost down to near zero The Grand Trunk men are making very little progress in laying the wooden pipes for overflow water, the ground is every day getting harder,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 15.</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine winter day clear with sunshine, but the frost was very keen in the morning only 2 above zero. Mr Brunel the revenue, or rather the excise inspector was down this morning, It appears that Halladys distillery is standing still the Chippawa was going for a short time &amp; is again stopped, the one at Coburg is not going, the Kingston one (mortons) is still working finishing up some contracts, &amp; will then stop they are working at a lofts, the one at prescott is again working &amp; in fine order &amp; has a fine improvement in their lock up at the mouth of the workm,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 18.</span></h2> <p>a good deal of snow fell during the night but not enough to make good sleighing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 19.</span></h2> <p>Moderate day but yet the ground is frozen pretty deep. the Grand Trunk workmen are making very slow progress in laying the worker pipes</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December. Thursday 20. 1866.</span></h2> <p>Very cold this morning at 7a.m the thermometer stood 8 degrees below zero, very little wind The workmen are not working at the drain to day. I got Stevens to build in a grate in Williams, parlour to day</p> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00b9a4e678ca152619a7c85f42f3b4df.pdf f98729ebd4535f3b36a93719b42d5931 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/09c5ad9e60a78c8dcd63c4c5b29f504a.pdf 599fba372308b70b8c00e29ae4143e22 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808-1895) 1865 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Printed page} DAILY JOURNAL. 1865. -/v 70¢ {Printed page} CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 1865. LAW TERMS. BANK HOLIDAYS. {Printed page} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1865. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 66 KING STREET EAST. -/v 70¢ Cost of Barn on Bridget Farm. Excavation $18.20 Masonery buidling $51.60 Stone $ Lime $ Sand $ Fanning including extras $85.00 Lumber Shingles Nails Hinges & fastenings Sleepers Raising Rafters Hamilton June 22d 1865 Mr David Allan 1865 Bol of. aug 18 86 ft 6 inches iron Railing 13 iron posts V.B. Robbi {page torn} 151. {page torn} 58.5 {page torn} �$209.8 {page torn} {2 printed pages - newspaper cuttings} -/v 70¢ Globe 11th Jany 1865 {Printed page - newspaper cutting} {Blank page} January, MONDAY, 2. 1865. Fine weather TUESDAY, 3. Very hard frost this WEDNESDAY, 4. This is the monthly fair day a great many cattle were in, but not many in good order for killing. I was from home, having gone up to Woodstock to look after Andrew George Smiths note which was protested January, THURSDAY, 5. 1865. This is another fine day, a good deal of wheat is comming in as well as Pork, the latter not quite so firm, perhaps on account of the appearance of thaw, as the snow is melting on the sidewalks. FRIDAY, 6. Much the same kind of weather as it was yesterday, money came in pretty freely to day and was much wanted having large demands to meet this week and next SATURDAY, 7. {No entry} January, MONDAY, 9. 1865. {No entry} TUESDAY, 10. {No entry} �WEDNESDAY, 11. Went up to Elora and received payment for my 2 shares in the Gravel Road $50.00 The sleighing is good. January, THURSDAY, 12. 1865. Fine winter day, a good deal of wheat comming in to day, got a note discounted FRIDAY, 13. {No entry} SATURDAY, 14. {No entry} January, MONDAY, 16. 1865. It was very cold this morning 6º below zero and fine any snow falling. John Idington passed up this morning and has made arrangements to leave Mount Forest on Thursday first. The Ontario Bank has opened a Credit for me of $15,000. TUESDAY, 17. Fine pleasant frosty weather but not quite so cold as yesterday. I obtained this day a Transcript from A. A. Baker Clerk of 1st Division Court, Guelph, and forwarded to John Idington Esq. Mount Forest*, to be transmitted by him for Registration in the County of Grey, to be against the lands of Michael Stonehouse, Date of suit 3d May 1861. for $84.67 & is now $91.54. Int. from June 61. Transt. 1.50 *Durham is the 2d Division Counrt County of Grey, the Clerks name is Wm. Jackson {Transcriber's note - no entries after the above date until January, FRIDAY, 27 1865} FRIDAY, 27. Very fine winter day. Mrs A & I started for Fishers Mills on a visit to P. Idington and found it very cold going there against the wind, found them well, John Thorp died this afternoon at 3 oclock I wrote to my Sister and posted it to day. Mr Chaffey of Brockville has the Mortgage on Thorps Hotel for £900 + 200 for Interest = £1100 �SATURDAY, 28. {No entry} January, MONDAY, 30. 1865. Misty and thick this morning, the frost not so keen as last week. John Thorp Senr Funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 p.m. TUESDAY, 31. {No entry} February, WEDNESDAY, 1. 1865. Fine weather. This is the monthly Fair day, there is a great many cattle in and the price pritty good. I saw a Locomotive and tender run of the track to day at noon, caused by the track at the market crossing being filled up with snow. February, THURSDAY, 2. 1865. A great deal of wheat came in to day FRIDAY, 3. Threatening rain but a good many sleighs in with wheat, it began to rain much heavier about ½ past 3, when they had just then got the Locomotive that run of on Wednesday on the track again it required 2 of the most powerfull Engines to do it SATURDAY, 4. {No entry} {2 blank pages} February, MONDAY, 13. 1865. Very cold morning 22º below Zero at 7 a.m TUESDAY, 14. 13º below Zero at 7 a.m. �WEDNESDAY, 15. Cold raw day February, THURSDAY, 16. 1865. Weather much milder which has improved the sleighing FRIDAY, 17. Mild and has much the appearance of thaw SATURDAY, 18. {No entry} February, MONDAY, 20. 1865 {No entry} TUESDAY, 21. There has been a good deal of thawing to day and the streets very wet {Transcriber's note following text written in purple ink} Mind to get the Flood gates clear of ice, and ready to hoist in case of sudden thaw WEDNESDAY, 22. The weather is very mild to day & misty and turned into heavy rain during the forenoon, in the afternoon it got fair, and I ordered the flood gates to be cleared of ice {Transcriber's note - underlined in purple ink} February, THURSDAY, 23. 1865. No thaw to day Mr Swan of Mt Forest came here yesterday & has allowed his note to be protested in the Bank, he has to day made every enquirey for money, without any success, in one place 3 percent a month was asked, Left at 4 p.m. for Hamilton FRIDAY, 24. The weather in Hamilton to day is mild and fine winter weather, but trade is remarkably dull and dismal 2 failures reported. returned this evening �SATURDAY, 25. {No entry} February, MONDAY, 27. 1865. Hard frost all day, but yesterday was very slopy TUESDAY, 28. A great deal of snow fell during the night March, WEDNESDAY, 1. 1865. This has been a fine Fair day a great many cattle and people were in attendance, the prices were not quite so good as they were at the Elora Fair yesterday. March, THURSDAY, 2. 1865. To day is rather slushey walking on account of the thaw and the depth of snow. This is our fast day in our Church the attendance was thin FRIDAY, 3. The weather still soft. Division Court is held to day, my case against Jas Trainer & Patrick Groit for their dogs having killed 10 of my sheep in Nov last came of to day, a jury of 5 was empanneled and they gave their verdict in favour of the defendant SATURDAY, 4. Very heavy Snow this morning, but it cleared off during the day. March, MONDAY, 6. 1865. This is a charming day, the frost during the early morning must have been about Zero as at 7am it was 4º above it. The Building Society meeting was held to day and we devided £5 a share TUESDAY, 7. This is a mild day and very soft under foot, the sun has a powerfull effect on the snow now. WEDNESDAY, 8. �{No entry} March, THURSDAY, 9. 1865. This is a mild day with close fine rain after some mist in the morning FRIDAY, 10. This is quite a cold frosty day, considerable snow has fallen during the night which has improved the bare parts of the road near Town. SATURDAY, 11. This is a very cold blustery day, The Revenue Inspector Telegraphed to Quebec to acertain from the department if "He can Bond {v} Spirits manufactered since the 1st instant or accept duty at once. {v} - before 15th Inst. March, MONDAY, 13. 1865. This is a moderate day - but yesterday was a cold disagreable day, the wind was very cutting and a great deal of snow fell during the day. Mr A.B. Stewart was here & past down this evening on his return to Montreal TUESDAY, 14. {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 15. {No entry} March, THURSDAY, 16. 1865. This is a blustery cold wet & rainey morning, and continued throug a considerable part of the day, went up in the rain to the Marble Works with Mrs McLean to examine the monuments &c. Attended a meeting of Assurance to day on Quinlan's loss at Salem, wherein there is evedence of its being set on fire, his claim was $300 on Brick shop $300 on stock of boots & shoes, the board refused to pay the claim in full, and accepted his offer to take $450.00 FRIDAY, 17. �This day is quite a change from yesterday, dry clear & frosty, but warmer during the middle of the day and thawing the snow very fast SATURDAY, 18. The wind blew very strong and a great deal of rain fell during the night, that the Mill dam was so full & overflowing that the water entered the lower floor of the Mill, but after hoisting all the flood gates, which were quite loose and free having been examined and the ice cut away some weeks ago, and then quite easy to lift. March, MONDAY, 20. 1865. This is a fine day, but thawing very fast. The Court of Assises began at noon John Idington here had 2 cases, TUESDAY, 21. Weather still mild, and thawing fast. The rain comming on this afternoon will have a dangerous effect if it continues in creating a great flood in the River all the gates are now open WEDNESDAY, 22. This is a very rough morning strong wind rain and sleet the greater part of the day & got worse in the afternoon. The water in the Dam is rising and is now higher than I have seen it, I took the precaution to load the low bridge with stones, it is washing clear over the middle peir of Bridge, to night the there is a very fearce snow storm, it is now (10pm) passing and beginning to lower March, THURSDAY, 23 1865. This is a frosty morning and find the water about a foot lower, the Mill stood all day yesterday and was started this morning but found that the Wheel was labouring so much in back water that I stopt it for to day also the water was up 2 inches at noon from the melting of the snow. FRIDAY, 24. {No entry} �SATURDAY, 25. {No entry} April, MONDAY, 3. 1865. This is somewhat of a cold blowey day yet clear and dry, Held the Annual Meeting of the Building Society, and re elected all the old officers again TUESDAY, 4. {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 5 {No entry} {Blank page with ink markings} For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <p>{printed}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL. 1865.</p> <p>January, MONDAY, 2. 1865.</p> <p>Fine weather.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 3.</p> <p>Very hard frost this</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 4.</p> <p>This is the monthly <span style="text-decoration:underline;">fair day</span> a great many cattle were in, but not many in good order for killing. I was from home, having gone up to Woodstock to look after {Audre?} George Smiths note which was protected</p> <p>January, THURSDAY, 5. 1865.</p> <p>This is another fine day, a good deal of wheat is comming in as well as Pork, the latter not quite so firm, perhaps on account of the appearance of thaw, as the snow is melting on the sidewalks.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 6.</p> <p>Much the same kind of weether as it was yesterday, money came in pretty freely to day and was much wanted having large demands to meet this week and next</p> <p>SATURDAY, 7.</p> <p>January, MONDAY, 9. 1865.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 10.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 11.</p> <p>Went up to Elora and received payment for my 2 shares in the Gravel Road $50.00 The sleighing is good.</p> <p>January, THURSDAY, 12. 1865.</p> <p>Fine winter day, a good deal of wheat comming in to day, got a note discounted</p> <p>FRIDAY, 13.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 14.</p> <p>January, MONDAY, 16. 1865.</p> <p>It was very cold this morning 6 {degree sign} below zero and fine any snow falling.</p> <p>John Idington passed up this morning and has made arrangerments to leave Mount Forest on Thursday first. The Ontario Bank has openerd a Credit for me of $15,000.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 17.</p> <p>Fine pleasant frosty weather but not quite so cold as yesterday.</p> <p>I obtained this day a Transcript from A. A. Baker Clerk of 1st Division Court, Guelph, and forwarded to John Idington Esq. Mount Forest*, to be transmitted by him for Registration in the County of Grey. against the lands of Michale Stonehouse, Date of suit 3 May 1861. for $84.67 &amp; is now $91.54.</p> <p>Int. from June 61 Transt. 1.50</p> <p>Durham is the 2d Division Counrt County of Grey, the Clerks name is Wm. Jackson</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 18.</p> <p>{no entry}</p> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, FRIDAY 27 1865</span></h2> <p>Very fine winter day. Mrs A &amp; J started for Fishers Mills on a visit to P. Idington and found it very cold going there against the wind. found them well, John Thorp died this afternoon at 3 o'clock</p> <p>I wrote to my Sister and posted it to day.</p> <p>MrGhaffey of Brockville has the Mortgage on {Thorps} Hotel for {pound sign}{equation of 900 + 200 = 1000} for interest</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY, MONDAY 30 1865</span></h2> <p>Mistry and thick morning, the frost not so keen as last week.</p> <p>John Thorp {son?} Funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 p.m.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Fine weather. This is the monthly Fair day. there is a great many cattle in and the price pritty good</p> <p>I saw a Locomotive and tender run of the track to day at noon caused by the track at the market crossing being filled up with snow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 2 1865</span></h2> <p>A great deal of wheat came in to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Threatening rain but a good many sleighs in with wheat. it began to rain much heavier about 1/2 past 3. when they had just then got the Lo= =comotive that run of on Wednesday on the track again it required 2 of the most powerful Engines to do it</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <p>{no entry}</p> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, MONDAY 13 1865</span></h2> <p>Very cold morning 22 {degree sign} below Zero at 1 a.m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>13 {degree sign} below Zero at 7 a.m.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Cold raw day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 16 1865</span></h2> <p>Weather much milder which has improved the sleighing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mild and has much the appearance of thaw</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 20. 1865</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>There has been a good deal of thawing to day and the street very wet</p> <p>{following text for Tuesday witten in purple ink} Mind to get the Flood gates clear of ice. and ready to hoist in case of sudden thaw</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>The weather is very mild to day &amp; misty and turned into heavy rain during the forenoon, in the afternoon it got fair and I <span style="text-decoration:underline;">ordered the flood gates to be cleared of ice</span> {underline in purple ink}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, THURSDAY, 23. 1865</span></h2> <p>No thaw to day</p> <p>Mr {Snau?} of Mt Forest came here yesterday &amp; has allowed his note to be protested in the Bank. he has to day made every enquirey for money without any sweep, in one place 3p each a month was asked,</p> <p>Left at 4 p.m. for Hamilton</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>The weather in Hamilton to day is mild and fine winter weather, but trade is remarkably dull and dismal</p> <p>2 failures reported.</p> <p>returned this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY, MONDAY, 27. 1865</span></h2> <p>Hard frost all day, but yesterday was very slopy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>A great deal of snow fell during the night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, WEDNESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine Fair day a great many cattle and people were in attandance, the prices were not quite so good as they were at the Elora Fair yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, THURSDAY, 2. 1865</span></h2> <p>To day is rather slushey walking on account of the thaw and the depth of snow</p> <p>This is our fast day in our Church the attendance was thin</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h2> <p>The weather still soft</p> <p>Division Court is held to day, my case against {Sal Fraisser?} and Patrick {Groit?} for their dogs having killed 10 of my sheep in Nov {Cass?} came of to day, a jury of 5 was {empauete?} and they gave their verdict in favour of the defendant</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Very heavy Snow this morning, but it cleared off during the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, MONDAY, 6. 1865</span></h2> <p>This is a charming day, the frost during the early morning must have been about Zero as at 7am it was 4 {degree sign} above it.</p> <p>The Building Society meeting was held to day and we devided {pound sign} 5 a share</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>This is a mild day and very soft under foot, the sun has a powerful effect on the snow now</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, THURSDAY, 9. 1865</span></h2> <p>This is a mild day with close fine rain after some mist in the morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This is quite a cold frosty day, considerable snow has fallen during the night which has improved the bare parts of the road near {Town?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>This is a very cold blistery day, The Revenue {Inspection?} Telegraphed to Quebec to acertain from the department if {he?} can Bond {"insert here" symbol indicated} spirits manufactered since the 1st instant or accept duty at once</p> <p>{“insert here” symbol}</p> <p>before 15th {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, MONDAY, 13. 1865</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate day -- but yesterday was a cold disagreable day, the wind was very cutting and a great deal of snow fell during the day</p> <p>Mr A.N. Stewart was here &amp; past down this {evening?} on his return to Montreal</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, THURSDAY, 16. 1865</span></h2> <p>This is a blistery {'cold' scratched out} wet &amp; rainey morning and continued throug a considerable part of the day, went up in the rain to the Marble works with Mrs McLean to examine the Monuments. {illegible markings}</p> <p>Attended a meeting of Assurance to day on {Quin lanes?} lofs at Salem wherein there is evedence of its being set on fire, his claim was $300 on Brick shop $300 on stock of boots &amp; shoes, the board refused to pay the claim in full, and accepted his offer to take $450.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2> <p>This day is quite a change from yesterday, dry clear &amp; frosty but warmer during the middle of the day and thawing the snow fast</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>The wind blew very strong and a great deal of rain fell during the night that the Mill dam was so full &amp; overflowing that the water entered the lower floor of the Mill, <span style="text-decoration:underline;">but after hoisting all the flood gates</span>, which were quite loose and free having <span style="text-decoration:underline;">been examined and the ice cut</span> away some weeks ago, and then quite easy to lift.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, MONDAY, 20. 1865</span></h2> <p>This is a fine day, but thawing very fast</p> <p>The Court of {Assises?} began at noon John Idington here had 2 cases,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Weather still mild, and thawing fast</p> <p>The rain comming on this afternoon wild have a dangerous effect if it continues in creating a great flood in the River all the gates are now open</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>This is a very rough morning strong wind rain and sleet the greater part of the day &amp; got worse in the afternoon</p> <p>The water in the Dam is rising and is now higher than I have seen it, I took the {precast?} to load the low bridge with stones it is washing clear over the middle peir of Bridge, to night the there is a very fearce snow storm, it is now (10cm) {peesing?} and beginning to lower</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH, THURSDAY, 23 1865</span></h2> <p>This is a frosty morning and {frid?} the water about a foot lower, the Mill stood all day yesterday and was started this morning but found that the Wheel was Labouring so much in back water that I stopt it for today also Te water was up 2 inches at noon from the melting of the snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL, MONDAY, 3. 1865</span></h2> <p>This is somewhat of a cold blowey day yet clear and dry,</p> <p>Held the Annual Meeting of the Building Society, and reelected all the old officers again</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <p>{ink markings and bleed from previous pages}</p> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2874a24ccae7c2a5e1979c9dd9f26a81.pdf bb3231372228e15ed7ee8dfa78c85a23 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21296c530037f7b0f7fae116bd07b87b.pdf 02514860b72f06514ba89b7ff0b3ec46 PDF Text Text Clara Philp (1885-????) & Olive Philp (1890-1978) 1914 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL 1914 Postal Information Canadian Government Annuities Thursday January 1, 1914 Men done chores. Doc and they dehorned 16 cattle in morning. Brock took cream can to town and brought mother home in afternoon. Dull, raw east wind. Trees covered with hoarfrost. Friday January 2 Men done chores. Brock took gate back to Pattersons and brought pump from station. Fixing hydrant by goose house in afternoon. Melville and I went to Hilborn's for dinner. We called for Olive and went to Grandma's for tea. Doc stayed in town overnight and went home in morning. Dull and rather cold, came a kiss of snow in afternoon. Tom Miller here, also J. Noble driving a council man. Saturday January 3 Men done chores, cleaning pens. Oakley Flath called in this afternoon. Going back to Dental College in Chicago. Seven years since he left here. Storming all day, from east. Sunday January 4 Olive, Brock and I went to church in town at night. Dull all day, quite sharp. Very good sleighing. Monday January 5 �Men done chores. Brock over to E. Osby's with pig. Father went to vote after dinner round by Rothsay and to school meeting after tea. A beautiful sunny day, very calm. Geo. Dickson, reeve. Love, Parkhill, Brandon and Laughrin, councillors. Tuesday January 6 Men done chores. Brock went to town to get teeth filled in forenoon. Choring round in afternoon. We three went up to Roy's after tea. Rather cold wind, getting milder towards evening when it sleeted. Wednesday January 7 Men done chores. N. F. Perkin came out and helped put in pump in well in afternoon. Geo. Tucker here for dinner. Olive and I at town in forenoon. A little snowy in forenoon. Not very cold. Fine afternoon. Thursday January 8 Father done chores. Brock took out grist chop brought can coal oil in forenoon. Drawing out manure to little orchard in afternoon. Father up to Roy's after tea. Very dull and quite calm all day. Misting some times. Friday January 9 Men done chores and Harry came down and they killed a beef in afternoon. We three went to town in evening. Olive and I went to Henderson's, called up to see Mrs. Wismer's bake "Albert Irvine". Rather mild day. Got quite bit colder at night. Hockey match Drayton vs. Palmerston 5-3 in favor Drayton. Saturday January 10 Father done chores. Brock helped Harry take cattle down to station. Father cut up beef and then they working at wind-mill pump. Has not worked since Roy & Harry fixed it. Tank is empty, but it pumped a little during evening. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Brought Grace Brett out with us. A Lovely sunny afternoon. Sunday January 11 Brock took Grace Brett to town after tea. Snowing in forenoon, but got rather stormy in afternoon. Little colder. Monday January 12 Men done chores. A very stormy day. Getting very cold towards night. Tuesday January 13 Thermometer 14 degrees below zero this a.m. Men done chores. Father took beef hide to town. A very bright, sunny day. Exceedingly cold 10 degrees below zero at 5 p.m. An exceptionally cold spell. �Wednesday January 14 Men done chores. Brock took mother to town after dinner and brought Fred Brian, Kingston out. He came up at noon and had dinner with Uncle Will and Grandma. 20 degrees below zero this a.m. got quite stormy. Thursday January 15 Men done chores. Got grist-chop ready and Brock took it out in afternoon. Did not get it home. Olive, Fred and I drove round by Rothsay and Gass'. Fred came back with us. Will Walker and Harry Philp came down and spent evening. Very much milder today. Dull. Friday January 16 Father done chores. Brock went for his chop. Fred and I went down town for mother and in afternoon Olive and I left him up to Bob Gass'. Brock took out another load of chop. Dull quiet morning, came on a soft snow at noon and continued for a while this afternoon. Very mild. Saturday January 17 Father done chores. Brock went for chop. Father sifting ashes. Bill Gass brought Fred Brian here about 5 a.m. and stayed for tea. Brock, Tabby and Olive went to town after tea. A pretty cold night. Rather a stormy day - cold. Sunday January 18 Home all day. Lovely sunny day, not too cold. Monday January 19 Men done chores and filled up load chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon, father sifted ashes. Olive, Fred, Brock and I drove in to T. Henderson's and spent evening. Inclined to be mild, a bit of soft snow falling in evening. Tuesday January 20 Men done chores. Norm Perkin came out in afternoon and fixed windmill pump. Olive and I took Fred to 1.37 train. Enjoyed his visit very much. Rather dull all day. Became quite stormy in afternoon, almost sleet at night. Wednesday January 21 Men done chores. Started to cut wood in bush in afternoon. Inclined to be stormy. Cold. Mr. J.T. White called to see logs. $8.75 per cwt. Thursday January 22 �Men done chores. Brock took out cream can. Both cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Olive and Will Philp here in evening. Quite a cold day. Little snow falling. Friday January 23 Men doing chores and cutting wood in bush. Mr. and Mrs. I. MacIsaac here in evening. Very mild all day. Raining after tea. A January thaw. Saturday January 24 Men done chores in forenoon and washed little pigs, cutting wood in bush, afternoon. I took mother to town, met noon train and got Melville. Brock went to town at night and mother came home with him. Not too cold. Got little breezy at night. Sunday January 25 Olive, Melville and I drove to Mr. J. Campbell's in Minto in afternoon. A rather nice day. Stormed at little at night. Monday January 26 Men done chores and drawing manure. Melville went to town on business. Rather dull all day. Rained during night. Tuesday January 27 Men done chores. Cutting wood in bush. Olive, Brock, Melville and I went to hockey match in town. Wingham-Drayton, 4-1, in favor Wingham. Olive and Melville took cream can out in morning. Very mild. Raining a little at night. Wednesday January 28 Men done chores and cutting wood. Olive and I took Melville to 4.32 train. Very mild day. Got quite foggy toward evening. A great thaw on. Thursday January 29 Men done chores and cutting wood in bush. Olive and mother picked over apples. A sunny forenooon, thawing a lot. Dull afternoon, got very foggy. Misting and raining after tea. Rather breezy. �Friday January 30 Men done chores, cleaned pens, sifted ashes. Cutting wood in afternoon. Got colder during night. Ground frozen hard this morning. A few flurries of snow. Quite mild again tonight. Saturday January 31 Men done chores. Father went over to Ike MacIsaac's. He and Ike went to town to see Miss Duncan on business. A fierce gale blowing. Quite stormy in afternoon. Stanley Mills died. Sunday February 1 Home all day. I walked out to Grandma's in morning. Very windy, because very blustery and stormy. Monday February 2 Men Father done chores and Brock took out load chop. Men cutting wood in afternoon. Retta, Charlie and Mrs.Charlie came here in afternoon, stayed for tea, took Olive and went to McEwing's. Brock went to hockey match. Harriston won 2-1. I came home with Brock. Quite fine day. East wind at night. Tuesday February 3 Men done chores. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Rather sunny at times. Stanley Mills buried. Wednesday February 4 Men done chores. Cutting wood in afternoon,. Brock took us over to Hillborn's and went on to town. Came back that way. A little snow falling all day. Thursday February 5 Loaded eleven hogs and Brock took them to town. 2700 lbs @ 9 cents. $243.00. Father done chores. Cleaning pens and choring in afternoon also repotting fern and bergonias. Father took $200 up to Henry Heseltine after tea. Brock gone to carnival at night. Very nice sunny day. Beautiful moonlight now. Roads in bad condition scarcely enough snow for sleighing on concession lines. �Friday February 6 Men choring. Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Got Billy's shoes sharpened. Mr Cutting stayed here all night. Very dull and dark all forenoon. Came up a big snowstorm from east in afternoon. Went down at night. Saturday February 7 Men choring and flailing timothy seed all day. Stormed continually all day. Olive 24 years old. Sunday February 8 A terrible dense storm all day from west. House cold with such a wind. Monday February 9 Men doing chores, greasing harness and threshing flax. A terribly stormy day. Seems to be going down slightly at night. Tuesday February 10 Men done chores. Brock took out cream can in forenoon. Father threshing flax with flale. Brock cleaning harness. Brock down to hockey match in evening. Mt. Forest-Drayton 5-3 for Drayton. Rather dull. Pretty sharp night. Wednesday February 11 Men done chores and fanning up flax seed. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Herb Benson came home with us. A beautiful sunny day but pretty sharp. 4 degrees below zero at 5 p.m. Thursday February 12 Men choring. Father threshing flax. A very sunny day but very cold. Thermometer 20 below zero this a.m., 10 below zero this evening. Herb Benson walked to Mr. Warkman's this forenoon. Brock has a bad cold. Friday February 13 �Robt. choring fore- Brock took Clara and Olive to train this morning. Gone to Toronto to shop. Very cold forenoon. Robt flailing flax afternoon at 58 years of age. Jim 41 years of age. Brock choring. Very stormy. East wind. Saturday February 14 Robt & Brock choring forenoon. Sun very bright but cold wind in the north all day. Robt flailing flax and Brock putting harness together and painting harness and sifting ashes. Sunday February 15 At home all day. Very bright but cold at night. Brock went to church Zion. Mrs. P. Pollock operated on by Dr. Lucy Y + M. Monday February 16 Men choring and Robt flailed flax. Very bright fore. I washed and hung them out. Terrible stormy afternoon and quite cold. Tuesday February 17 Men choring and finished flax fanning it up. Brock took me to town fore and came for me at five. Much milder. Wednesday February 18 Jack MacIsaac and Lucy Corbitt married. Men choring. Robt took bid to Wooddsee and Brock took cream can to town forenoon. Aft finished the rakings and fanned them up. Very fine mild day. Thursday February 19 Men choring and drawing out manure. Bright but cold north wind. Willa Fair buried. Aunt Emma and Mabel here all aft. Friday February 20 Got weighed in Toronto - Clara 119 lbs, Olive 109 lbs. Men choring and drawing out manure. Finished. Bright for a while in the middle of day. John McKay buried. �Saturday February 21 Men choring, sorting litter pigs, cleaning hen pens and pig pens and choring in general. Cold but bright. Robt up to Wooddsee with Colly. Sunday February 22 The three of us at home all day. Very blustery at times and cold. Robt up to Wooddsee with sniff. Monday February 23 Men choring and filled up chop. Brock met us at evening train. We home from Toronto. Father has a very sore boil on back of neck. A very bright sunny day but very cold - 10 degrees below zero. Will Walker here in afternoon. Tuesday February 24 Men done chores. Brock took out grist of chop in afternoon. A very bright sunny day but quite cold. Wednesday February 25 Men done chores. Went to bush in afternoon. Uncle Richard here in afternoon and for tea. A very fine sunny day, but quite sharp moderating a little towards night. Thursday February 26 Men done chores. Father took mother to Grandma's in afternoon and came round by Adam Flath's. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Brock went for mother after tea,. A beautiful sunny day. Getting milder towards night. Friday February 27 Men done chores and drawing out manure. Geo Tucker called this forenoon. Bought two fat cows. Olive and I went down to see Gussie Noecker in afternoon. A beautiful sunny day. Quite mild - thawing. Saturday February 28 �Men done chores and delivered two fat cows to Tucker - $125.00. Father went to town on business for Duncan Estate. We three went down after tea. A beautiful sunny day, quite mild, getting colder at night. Mr. Thomas Hambly 95 years old. Got cwt Purity Flour from Noecker's - $2.80 Sunday March 1 Home. Very stormy and windy all day and blew all night. Very cold. Monday March 2 Men choring and took cow to Wooddisses' after dinner. Brock helped Ike MacIsaac take out 15 head of fat cattle this forenoon. A terribly stormy day. Very strong north wind. Thnigs badly frozen up in kitchen and washroom. Storm cleared at night and moderated some. Tuesday March 3 Men done chores. Cutting wood in afternoon. Mother and I went to town in afternoon. A beautiful sunny day but quite cold wind. Olive baking our wedding cake. Wednesday March 4 Men done chores. Father took some oats to Tom Henderson in forenoon. Cutting wood in afternoon. We three over to a linen shower for Retta Hilborn in evening. Rather dull, snowing a little at night. Olive making bottom story of cake. Thursday March 5 Men done chores. Brock took flax up to Ray's with colt. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Quite a fine day. Wind gone round to east. A fine snow falling. I hemming towels and sheets. Olive making leather cushion. Friday March 6 Men done chores. Brock took cream can down town. Cutting wood in afternoon. A fine snow falling today, other wise quite fine. Saturday March 7 �Men done chores and drew out manure. Cleaned hen pens. We three went to town after tea. Quite a fine day. Snowing a little at night. Father and Mother 32 years married. Sunday March 8 Olive and I went up to English Church in forenoon. Quite a fine sunny morning but became stormy in afternoon. Got 32 eggs today. Monday March 9 Men done chores. Brock gave Wyly a drive to Rothsay. Father piled saw. Cutting wood in afternoon. I. MacIsaac called to say a party at Jack's. Mr. MacDonald called. We keep machine - $30.00. A beautiful sunny forenoon started to snow at noon and was a very stormy afternoon. Tuesday March 10 Men done chores. Father sifted ashes and Brock went to town with colt. She going fine. Cutting wood in afternoon. Will Walker and Cecil called to say good-bye. Stormy all day. Not much wind but lot of snow falling. Snow rather soft. We over to I. MacIsaac's in evening. Wednesday March 11 * Brock done chores. Father in bed almost all day with cold, Olive, Brock and I went to station to see Retta Hilborn and Will Walker start for west. They were married at noon. Cecil went away with them. A perfect sunny winter day. Pretty sharp wind. Thursday March 12 Brock done chores. Took bolster to Mike Norris', Goldstone, to be fixed in afternoon. Father feeling some better today. A beautiful sunny day. Very heavy-hoar frost on trees in morning. A trifle windy this afternoon. Friday March 13 Men done chores. Brock took mother to town and went for her after tea. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Seth Hilborn called for "pick". A beautiful sunny day. Not too cold. Saturday March 14 �Men done chores and drew out manure. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. A beautiful sunny day, warm. Thawing. Roy called with flax seed at night. Sunday March 15 Brock, Olive and I down to Meth. Church in evening. A beautiful sunny day. Snow going fast. Got first goose egg. Monday March 16 Father done chores. Brock took a grist of chop to town in forenoon. Cutting wood in afternoon. A very sunny day. Warm. Thawing a lot. Tuesday March 17 St. Patrick's Day. Men done chores. Father took cream can to town and Brock went up to Will Philp's. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Quite a sunny day. Thawing. Roads in bad condition (bare in some places). Very heavy fall of soft snow after tea. Mr. Morrison here at noon. Some wheels out today. Wednesday March 18 Men done chores. Father sifted ashes till noon. Brock took colt for drive. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Got quite windy and was rather stormy this afternoon. Thursday March 19 Men done chores and filled up chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon. Quite a stormy cold day. Received word of Roxy Bready's death on March 18 in her 19th year. Mr. Morrison here at noon. Friday March 20 Men done chores. Brock took father to noon train. He gone to Palmerston to Roxy Bready's funeral. Brock brought our mirror from T. Henderson's. Very bright day but pretty cold. Saturday March 21 �Men done chores. Brock took cow up to Wooddisses' in forenoon. Went to town after tea. Drew out manure in afternoon. Mother went to town this forenoon. Olive and I met Melville on evening train. Brock went to town at night to skate, and fell and sprained right wrist. Rather fine day. Roads in poor shape. Neither sleighing nor wheeling. Sunday March 22 Quite snowy at times during day. Brock's wrist pretty sore. Melville and I went down to station to look for my rose beads which I lost last night. Did not find them. Clara's birthday aged 29 years. Monday March 23 Robt & Brock choring forenoon and sifting ashes. Dr. went to town. Took Olive and left her at mother's home for dinner then went home on the 1/2 past 1. Brock took him to the train. Clara went along and staid to sew. Robt choring and Brock went down to see Seth Hilborn. Fell and hurt back. a Little better. Tuesday March 24 Men done chores. Da started to trim spruce trees after dinner. Fine bright day, got cloudy towards evening. Da up to Harry's in evening to see his new cow. Paid $80 for her. Wednesday March 25 Men done chores. Da trimming spruce trees. Mr. Morrison here after tea for Wm. Philps' will. Misty dull day. Raining at times in afternoon. Thursday March 26 Men done chores in morning. Da finished trimming spruce trees. Took cream can to town in buggy. I came home with him. Dull day and raining a little in afternoon. Thunder and lightening at night. Snow going very quickly. Brock over to Watts' after tea. Friday March 27 Men done chores in morning then cleaning up seed grain. Dull day. Raining quite hard at times all day. Saturday March 28 �Men done chores and cleared up some more grain. Then Brock to town with team after dinner for two boxes for Clara. Da down with buggy for Clara. Over to Morrisons' after tea about mortgage. Roy and Georgie here in evening. Lovely bright warm day. Sunday March 29 Father down to see Seth Hilborn after tea. A dull day. Inclined to be windy. Monday March 30 Men done chores. Uncle Rich'd (Richard) came here in forenoon. He and father went to town in afternoon (Morrison mortgage). Dull all day. Melville opened a butcher shop at 788 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto. Tuesday March 31 Father done chores. Brock took mother to town. Ross McEwing came with phone message that she was sick - a weak spell. Brock at Tom Brett's sale in afternoon. Father fixing up in yard and trimming spruce trees. A beautiful sunny day. Paper hangers on at Grandma's. Heard frogs in afternoon. Hens selling for $1.05 a piece, cows - 113 to $150 each. Wednesday April 1 Men done chores. Father went to town on Morrison business. Cleaning up grain afternoon. A very dull dark day. Rained a lot at times during day. Melville sent up two new egg cases but only one has arrived. Old Mr. Hambly dies - 95 years old. Thursday April 2 Men done chores, helped load hogs and butchered a pig for us in forenoon. Choring round in afternoon. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Rev Ketterson called, we away. A dirty disagreeable day. Ground white with snow. Snowing again this afternoon, freezing a little at night: roads very muddy. Friday April 3 Men done chores. Cut up pork. Father went to old Mr. Hambly's funeral in afternoon. Mother came home with him. A bright day but cold wind. Saturday April 4 �Men done chores and salted pork. Made sausage. Cleaning grain in afternoon. We three went to town in evening. Got my hat from Irvine's. Heavy snow falls at times. Sunday April 5 Olive, Brock and I drove up to Palmerston to Rube Treleaven's for dinner. Called down to see Lillie Corbitt. A cold morning. A few heavy snow flurries during day. Monday April 6 Men done chores and cleaning up grain. Snowed heavily all day, a soft snow. Tuesday April 7 Men done chores and filled up chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon. Father cleaning pens. Rather mild day. Foggy. Quite muddy- roads soft. Henry Heseltine here in afternoon. Hunting a pig to buy. We cleaning washroom, washed ceiling, walls and wood work. Wednesday April 8 Men done chores. Brock greased shoes. Father cut up and cleaned head and legs. Splitting wood in bush afternoon. A dull cold day. Freezing all day. Olive and mother cleaning kitchen. Clara weighs 111 lbs; Olive 101 lbs Thursday April 9 Men done chores. Cutting splitting wood in bush in forenoon at Horse Show in afternoon. Olive and I went to town in forenoon. Very cold wind. Heavy flurries of snow at times all day. Friday April 10 Men done chores. Cleaned up grist chop. Packed a box of fruit for me and a box of bedding. Quite a fine day - wind rather cold. Thawing. Saturday April 11 Men done chores. Brock went for roller and took a few bags chop, then he took Olive and I to town in afternoon. Olive went to Elora on 4.32 train. Father and mother swept cellar and upstairs. Father up to Joe MacDonald's in evening. Quite fine day at times. Quite a snow storm before dinner - cold. �Sunday April 12 Brock over to Zion church in afternoon. A sunny day, very windy and quite cold. Monday April 13 Men done chores. Brock went for few bags chop. Got bbl. salt and cwt. flour. Men in bush in afternoon. We cleaned stove pipes and polished stove. A very fine sunny day, very calm, much warmer today, freezing at night. Tuesday April 14 Men done chores, straightening up orchard fence, measuring field back of poplars. Brock took case of eggs to town after dinner. Mr. Ketterson here for dinner. He baptized me. A beautiful warm sunny day. Wednesday April 15 Men done chores and laying over bush fence. I met Olive at noon train. She and I up to Roy's after tea. Got 1/2 gal. maple syrup. Beautiful day, quite like spring. Booth's boys here for rooster. Thursday April 16 Men choring and fencing round bush. Mother went to town and Miss Duncan came out with her. A beautiful sunny day. Warm. Olive & I cleaned dining room. Friday April 17 Men choring and finished fence round bush. Mother and Miss Duncan over to MacIsaac's in forenoon. I took Miss. Duncan to town after dinner. Lizzie Hilborn here. Joe McDonald crated machine. A beautiful warm day. Saturday April 18 Men done chores and finished fixing fence round the bush. Father at town in afternoon. Got Paddy shod. Olive and Brock went to town after tea. Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Thomson came up in car and took my cake down to ice it. A beautiful warm day. Few drops of rain in forenoon. Dan Mitchell called. Brock driving colt. �Sunday April 19 Home all day. Quite a shower of rain during forenoon. Heavy gusts of wind in afternoon. Had to tie windmill wheel as a rod was bent. Dull and dark all day. Monday April 20 Father went for Roy to fix windmill. Done chores. Brock went for chairs in afternoon. I went for Melville at evening train. Father plants onions and done other odd jobs. Not a very bright day. Little frost at night. Tuesday April 21 Men done chores, cleaning pens and hen house. Father went to town after tea for my flowers. Mother went down for Grandma in forenoon. Melville went over to Hilborn's in forenoon. Walt and Maria here in evening. Dull and dark. Started to rain at night. Got a present from Mary, Betty, Cara White and Walt. Wednesday April 22 Men done chores. Da took Clara's trunk to station and brought out Joe Chambers. Brock down to meet Miss Duncan. Clara married at 1.15. Livery rigs brought out people from noon train and took them back to four train. Forty four here. Nice bright day but rather cool wind towards evening. Joe and Sarah took Paddy and went over to Uncle Sam's. Wm. Brimblesaub buried - 83 years old. Thursday April 23 Men done chores. Then Brock and Da took down 3 boxes for Clara also 1 bbl potatoes and her sewing machine. Joe and Sarah came back for dinner. Brock took down cream can and chairs after dinner. Da choring and took Joe and Sarah down to seven train. Sarah 8 yrs. old. Lovely bright day. Friday April 24 Da choring and taking out fence posts in cow lane. Brock rolled 6 ac of new seeds back of poplars and rolling on other place after dinner. Da down to Drayton in afternoon with egg case and took dishes back to Lunz's. I up to Roy's with knives. Fine warm day but a little windy. On the land for the first. �Saturday April 25 Da and Brock done chores in morning. Brock to town after dinner with chop. Da taking out the old fence posts in cow lane. Then Da down to town at night to pay Dane Johnston and see if there was any letter from Clara. Sunday April 26 Alone all day. Brock and I went for a drive after tea. Dull day but not cold. Monday April 27 Done chores. Brock rolling in corner field. Da taking down old fence in cow lane. Da to Drayton at night. Paid Mr. Johnston $9.00 for livery rigs. Fine day. Weigh 100 lbs. Tuesday April 28 Da choring in forenoon and fixed box stall for calves. Dug over garden patch at house and planted dahlias in afternoon. Brock rolled first field and the one at windmill on other place. He and I to town at night for Clara's letter. Very hot day. Thunder and lightening after tea and rained off and on through night. Wednesday April 29 Da and Brock done chores. Digging post holes in afternoon. Dull day. Very heavy mist and raining at times. Da to town in forenoon to get crowbar welded. Thursday April 30 Men done chores and setting posts. Hookie over for wire to put in silo. Ma down for dinner with Grandma. Jimmy Ritch very sick. I over to Hilborn's after tea with some wedding cake. Fine day but cool wind. Heavy frost at night. Brock up to Harry's in evg. Friday May 1 Men done chores. Da shaving off posts and filling around them. Back to town in morning with team for wire for fence. After dinner building rail fence from gate down to corner of barn. Lovely bright day but cool wind. Saturday May 2 �Men done chores. Drawing some rails from bush and built fence at fast of orchard. Brock and I to town at night. Lovely warm bright day. Sunday May 3 At home all day. Fine but dull at times. Monday May 4 Men done chores in morning. Then Da discing and Brock cultivating on other side of orchard. A dull morning, cleared a little but came on rain about four in afternoon. Some thunder but didn't rain much. Da filled post holes after supper. Vey backward for seeding but a good growth. Tuesday May 5 Da done chores. Brock took case of eggs down to town. Da discing on sod back of poplars and Brock cultivating on flax ground. Jimmy Ritch died this morning. Ma and Da down in evening to Ritchs' Wednesday May 6 Done chores. Then Brock harrowing and Da showing on the other side of orchard. Brock cultivating on sod until dinner. Looking like rain so he harrowed what was sown after dinner. Da disced calf pasture, sowed & harrowed it. Then working on ground back of poplars, sowing and discing. Very dull at times with a sprinkle of rain. A little shower about seven. Heavy dew. Thursday May 7 Done chores. Finished sowing and harrowing sod back of poplrs. Then working field on other place at road. Discing and cultivating. Had Martha hitched up for first this afternoon. Mr. Brandon here with trees and currant bushes. Harry here for seed barley. Ma and I went to town in forenoon and at Jimmy Ritch's funeral after dinner. Fine day. Cloudy at times and cooler. Friday May 8 Men done chores. Brock finished cultivating and harrowed field on other place. Da sowed it. Then cultivated and sowed field back of driving house. Worked three horses on cultivator. �Fine day but not very night. Joe, Cecil and Russel Booth here at night for three settings of eggs. Saturday May 9 Da done chores and Brock harrowed field behind driving house on the other place. Then both back working back in third field. Brock cultivating and harrowing. Da discing and sowing. Brock and I to town in evening. Fine day, bright and warm. Sunday May 10 Brock and I to church at Drayton in evening. Dull day. A few drops of rain in afternoon. Monday May 11 Done chores. Working on other place, finished sowing and harrowing third field then Da went back and started to disc in 14 ac field. Fine day but cold wind. Tuesday May 12 Done chores. Cultivating and discing in back 14 ac field in forenoon. Picking over potatoes in root house in afternoon. Dull forenoon came on a drizzling rain about eleven. Rained hard in afternoon a little hail also. Cleared up in evening. Wednesday May 13 Da done chores and discing in back 14 ac. Brock went to town with chop and got team shod in front. He cultivating in afternoon in 14 acs. Fine day but cool and not very bright. Thursday May 14 Done chores. Da sowed 14 ac field on other place and Brock harrowed it twice. Fine cool day. Ma down to Grandma's for dinner. Friday May 15 Done chores. Working on flax and root ground cultivating and sowing. Fine cool day with frosts at night. Uncle Rich’d called in at noon. Saturday May 16 �Done chores. Cultivating and sowing on flax ground also harrowing. Sowed and harrowed patch back of driving house. Elwin got a load of hay. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day. Sunday May 17 Brock and I to church at Drayton in evening. Da took a walk up to Harry's in afternoon. Put young cattle in bush. Monday May 18 Done chores, discing and cultivating on root ground next Jack's. Roy and Elwin here in afternoon helping draw out manure on barley ground. Da planted early potatoes after tea. Ma took down cream can and egg case and brought Grandma out. Lovely warm day. Tuesday May 19 Done chores. Then working next ditch. Cultivating and harrowing and sowed barley. After dinner fixing fence on other place. Mr. Chasenberg here in evening. Men put up wire fence in cow lane. Fine warm day. Wednesday May 20 Done chores. Da working on mangel ground next Jack's. Brock rolling on other place. Ma and Grandma at cemetry in forenoon and took her home after dinner. Put milking cows out to grass at noon for the first. Very hot day. 90 degrees in shade at noon. Thursday May 21 Done chores. Da working on mangel ground and sowed them after dinner. Brock rolling on other place. Fine warm day. Friday May 22 Done chores. Brock rolling on other place and started to roll patch behind driving house but came on rain about 10 o'clock. Da ploughing for turnips until rain started. Brock met Clara and Melville at noon train. Quite a heavy rain but cleared up in afternoon. Cool in evening. Saturday May 23 �Done chores and working on turnip ground. Melville over at Hilborns for dinner. Then we three to town in afternoon. Brock to town at night. Planted some garden stuff after supper. Fine day. Cloudy at times and a little dull. Sunday may 24 Brock and Melville down to Will Lowes to see their horses in morning. Home the rest of day. Dull day and started to rain about five o'clock. Monday May 25 Done chores. Da down to Mossers in morning for cabbage plants, after dinner planted rest of garden and brought a load of poles from bush. Dr. Clara and I to town in morning. Brock and we three down after dinner to sports and concert. Rained very hard in morning,. Cleared about ten and was quite hot. Tuesday May 26 Done chores. Brock rolling back of poplars. Da getting ground ready for potatoes. Planting them after dinner. Dr. to town in morning. Fine day but very hot looking like thunder storm tonight. Wednesday May 27 Men drawing out manure for turnips. Doc to town in morning. Brock took Clara and he to 1.30 train after dinner. Put little calves out in orchard after supper. Thunder storm about 10 o'clock, then cleared off but quite warm. Thursday Mat 28 Finished drawing out manure in forenoon. Then ploughing it in this afternoon for turnips. Jack Walker here in evening. Fine bright day, warm. Friday May 29 Working on turnip ground, ploughing and harrowing. Ma took down egg case and a cream can. Had dinner with grandma. Fellow here inspecting bees. Fine day but very warm. Came up a thunder storm about eight - high wind but not a great deal of wind. Saturday May 30 �Da disced rape ground this forenoon. Brock took out a load of chop. Washed sheep after dinner and Da sowed corn before supper. Brock to town at night. A lovely day. Not too hot. Sunday May 31 Home all day. Mr. Brady here for dinner and tea. Fine day but cloudy at times. Monday June 1 Da discing and Brock cultivating on rape ground this forenoon on other place. Brock cultivating after dinner and Da and Ike McIsaac over to see about line fence on the Duncan estate. Cecil and Joe Booth over for more eggs. Lovely bright, cool day. I weigh 98 lbs. Wednesday Tuesday June 2 Da went over to see about the Duncan line fence. Ike could not go. Brock took down eight bags of potatoes got $1.25 per bag at D. Pollacks. In afternoon cut lawn and raked up grass. Da over after tea to set up stakes for fence. Raymond boys building it. Fine day. Tuesday Wednesday June 3 Da and Brock working on rape ground on the other place morning, and on the turnip ground in afternoon. Fine day with cool breeze. Thursday June 4 Men choring and cleaning hen pens in forenoon. After dinner sharpening stakes in old orchard. Mr. Riddals here also Jack Raymond about line fence. Da over at night to measure it again. Brock to town to see if buggy shaft came. Rained through night and some in forenoon. Cleared after dinner. Lily has twin calves. Friday June 5 Men cutting stakes in old orchard. Ma to Drayton in forenoon. Fine day. Cool at night. Saturday June 6 Brock working on turnip ground. Da sheared 21 sheep. Brock and I to town at night. Fine warm day. �Sunday June 7 Ma and Da at Mrs. Thompson Walton's funeral. She was buried from Ike Walton's. Very warm, some heavy thunder storms going around, We had very little rain. Monday June 8 Da over seeing about line fence between Duncan and Riddals in forenoon. Brock burning worms' nests in orchard and choring around. After dinner working in old orchard on other place. Georgie and Mary here for a little while in afternoon. A terrible hot day. Tuesday June 9 Clearing and picking up round old house and orchard. Brock took down cream can and egg case this forenoon. A very warm day but more breeze than yesterday. Brock down to Jack Walkers in evening. Ross is having a well drilled. Wednesday June 10 Working in old orchard on other place taking down old house. Brock to town at night. Very warm day. Thursday June 11 Taking out lilacs and levelling foundation of old house. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. Jack Raymond here in evg. Warm day, looking like rain. Friday June 12 Brock took down wool to Noecker Bros. Got 25 cents lb. It came to $37.50. Da ploughing turnip ground. Both ploughing after dinner,. Misty in morning but cleared up by noon. Saturday June 13 Finished ploughing and rolled turnip ground. Da scuffled mangals after dinner and dipped lambs. Brock and I to train at night. Clara came up on night train. Did not know she was coming. Fine day and warm. Sunday June 14 Brock, Clara and I down to Methodist church in evening. Fine cool day. �Monday June 15 Sharpening stakes in old orchard. Fixing fence on other place in afternoon. Clara and I to town. Fine day but cool wind. Got cloudy in evening and we had a little hail. Ross Walker and Elwin here to see about hay. Tuesday June 16 Fixing fences on other place. Clara, Brock and I down to Mr. Henderson's in evening. Fine day but cool wind. Frost at night. Wednesday June 17 Da and Brock ploughing on summer fallow on other place. Elwin and Roy here in forenoon for a load of hay. Fine day, cool breeze. Thursday June 18 Da and Brock working on summer fallow on other place. Ma to Drayton in forenoon. Clara and I over to Hilborns after tea. Had drove us home. Harry here in evening. Warm day looking like rain. Friday June 19 Da and Brock went back to plough but came on rain about nine. Rained hard until noon. Cleared up and was cool. Da & Brock back ploughing after dinner. Saturday June 20 Brock to town with chop in forenoon. Da setting up turnip drills. Sowing them after dinner. Brock brought over a load of light wood from old orchard and choring. We three to town at night. Fine day. Very heavy frost last night. Everything frozen. Planted some more gardens seeds this afternoon. Came on rain about nine o'clock,. Raining off and on all night. Sunday June 21 Brock over to Zion in afternoon. Dull day, misting and raining. Monday June 22 �Men choring and Brock took down cream can in morning. After dinner Da down to nomination and got Carrie shod. Brock and I took Clara to 4.30 train. Misty morning but came out warm after dinner. Tuesday June 23 Men started to do roadwork. Put on two teams. Elmer Morrison driving in afternoon. Brock and I down for mail in evg. Very warm day looking like rain. Wednesday June 24 Men doing roadwork. Elmer driving team and Da in pit. Elwin here in evening to get Brock to help him cement stables on Friday. Chester Walker and Minnie Christian married. Thunderstorm in the night and a severe one this forenoon. Very windy in afternoon. Cooler at night. Thursday June 25 Da and Brock finished the roadwork and brought home one load of gravel, and cut the lawn in forenoon. Hoeing mangals in afternoon. Ma down and had dinner with Grandma. Fine day and lovely night. Friday June 26 Da shovelling gravel for Harry's beat. Brock helping Elwin cement his stables Fine day but not very bright. Saturday June 27 Da shovelling gravel for Harry's beat. Brock hoeing mangals. Heavy shower at noon. Very cloudy and dark like rain strong east wind. Thunder and lightening after tea and some rain about nine. Brock and I to town at night. Sunday June 28 Home all day. Cloudy and showers of rain at times. Monday June 29 Beautiful fine day. Misty and rain off & on all day. Robt went over to vote and got tomatoe plants at Roys. Brock choring round all day and went down town to hear the returns of �election. Whitney Government returned by big majority. Chambers (con) elected over McEwing by 153. Tuesday June 30 Beautiful bright day. Brock took Olive to train to go to Toronto to Clara's for 8 or ten days. Robt. & Brock working at roots hoeing and scuffling corn, potatoes and mangals all day. I went down for Mother aft five. Wednesday July 1 Bright morning but got dull and misty at evening. Brock went to Alma garden party. Robt. & Brock working among corn & potatoes all day. Thursday July 2 Robt took can of cream down town and cutting thistles forenoon. Brock cultivating on summer fallow all day. Robt cutting thistles aft five. Friday July 3 Fine day. Robt & Brock cutting thistles all day on other place. Hived a swarm of bees at noon. Saturday July 4 Very fine day. Robt & Brock finished cutting thistles on the other place. Hived a swarm of bees at noon. I took Mother home forenoon. Sunday July 5 Brock to church at Drayton in evening. Da over at Wm. Lowery's and Arthur Booth and Maggie here. Fine day. Monday July 6 Da choring and cleaning pens. Brock down with chop in forenoon and got horses shod. Changing bees into new hives. Very hot day. Tuesday July 7 �Choring and extracting honey and melting wax. Very hot day. Brock at Methodist garden party at E.G Henry's. Nice shower in night, Wednesday July 8 Brock cultivating on rape ground. Da cutting thistles and took cream can down about eleven. Brought home cherries. 4 bxs for us and 2 for Mc Issacs. Brock to town for rape seed. Fine day. Nice breeze. Thursday July 9 Brock working on rape ground Da helping with cherries. Ma and Da to Drayton in evening. Friday July 10 Brock rolling rape ground and Da sowing it. Finished after dinner and harrowed it. Brock cut lawn and brought two loads of wood from old orchard. I came home from Toronto. Bob Watt brought Hazel and I up in car and had tea. Fine warm day. Saturday July 11 Da and Brock hoeing mangals and Da scuffling corn after dinner. Brock cleaning pens after noon. Fine day but warm. Brock and I to town at night. Sunday July 12 Brock and I took Hazel down to Hambly's after tea. Quite a shower after dinner. Cleared up after tea. Monday July 13 Da scuffling corn and turnips in forenoon, came on a shower in morning. Finished scuffling and hoeing in afternoon. Celebration in Arthur. Roy here in evg. Cleared up in afternoon but looking like rain at night. Tuesday July 14 Da to town with cream can. Brock helping Elwin and Roy cement. Hoeing turnips in afternoon. Hot day came on a very heavy splash of rain at milking time. Wednesday July 15 �Da and Brock hoeing and scuffling turnips. Harry got seed drill to sow rape. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. A very hot day. Thursday July 16 Da scuffling mangals and turnips in morning and Brock to town with hogs. Both hoeing afternoon. I down at Ross McEwing's for tea. Brock drove down after. Da to Drayton at night. Very hot. Friday July 17 Finished hoeing roots in morning. Brock took cream can to town. Put paris green on potatoes and hoed them in afternoon. Mr. Fielding called. Da to Rothsay at night for mower knife. Warm in morning but got cloudy and a little shower. Much cooler after dinner with a nice breeze. Brock 21 yrs old. Got deed of Marshall place from Da and Ma. Saturday July 18 Started haying, cutting little patches of hay and raking & putting it up. Brock and I to town at night. Much cooler and cloudy. Came on a little shower of rain about five. Sunday July 19 Mr. Bready here for dinner and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson brought J.J. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson out after tea. J.J. Davis moved to Alma and up to Drayton for over Sunday. Lovely cool day. Brock to church at night. Monday July 20 Brock cutting hay in field back of little orchard. Da scuffled potatoes, corn and turnips in morning,. Raking and putting up hay afternoon and evening. Fine day. Tuesday July 21 Brock cut field back of poplars in morning. Da raking and putting up on other place. Raking and both putting up what Brock cut in afternoon and evening. Ma took cream can and had dinner with Grandma, Fine day. Quite a breeze all day. Wednesday July 22 �Men drew in hay from other place. Mrs. Bready and Mrs. McConnell here for dinner. Da to town at night for fruit and to get mower knives mended. Very hot day - looking like rain. Thursday July 23 Drew in one load hay before rain came on. Rained quite hard in morning. Brock took chop after dinner and brought berries. Da ploughed calf pasture and sowed and harrowed it after tea. Brock up to Will Philps. Cleaned up in afternoon but hot and close. Friday July 24 Men choring and grinding mower knives in morning. Fixing fence on other place in afternoon. Brock up to W. Philps after tea with cow. Dull misty day. Came out hot in afternoon but not drying much. We did 2 crates of berries and 1 basket of cherries. Saturday July 25 Brock cutting in corner field. Then drawing in hay back of poplars. Raked and put up what Brock had cut in morning. Brock and I to town at night. Fine warm day. Sunday July 26 Dr. McGregor here for dinner and tea. Brock and Ma down to Grandma's in evening. Fine day, quite windy in afternoon. Monday July 27 Brock cut some more in corner field. Raked and put it up. They drew in what was cut on Saturday in morning, put it in driving house. Dull in morning and a very little sprinkle of rain. Tuesday July 28 Started to cut in corner field and knife broke. Brock took them down also pitman to get fixed. Then finished cutting field after dinner and cut piece back of poplars. Da raking and putting up. Fine cool day. Wednesday July 29 �Put up corner field, raked and put up piece back of poplars. Da down to get Mr. Mosser to help tomorrow. Ed. English & Mrs. English, Wilmott and Mrs, Drewry here in evening with car. Ed. drove it all the way from Brandon. Ma down and had dinner with Grandma. Fine day. Thursday July 30 Drawing in corner field. Mr.Mosser helping. Then Ike McIssac and his man over helping in afternoon. Finished haying. Drew in from back of poplars also. Fine day. Friday July 31 Da and Brock fixing fence to let cows into corner field. Brock cut lawn and Da greened potatoes in afternoon. Fine day and warm. Saturday August 1 Brock to town for barrel of sugar. $5 cwt in forenoon. Da scuffled turnips. Choring in afternoon. Brock met Clara and Melville on night train. He down in evening again. Fine warm day. Sunday August 2 Clara, Melville and I over to Hilborns in afternoon. Little shower of rain round noon, cleared up and was nice night. Monday August 3 Da and Brock cleaned out well back at bush in forenoon. Da greened potatoes in afternoon. Brock, Melville, Clara and I at town. (Civic holiday) Da and Ike to town at night to see Miss Duncan. Mrs. McIssac stayed here. Fine day. Tuesday August 4 Da and Brock hoeing corn. Clara took Melville to station. He gone to Chatsworth to look at business. Miss Duncan, Mr. Henderson & Janet here for dinner. Wednesday August 5 Men finished hoeing corn and started turnips. Clara and I to town in afternoon with eggs and cream can. Fine day but very hot. �Thursday August 6 Hoeing turnips. Melville came home on morning train. Ma down for dinner with grandma. Brock and I over to concert in Arthur at night. Fine but very hot. Friday August 7 Finished hoeing turnips this morning. Brock down helping Issac Hilborn raise shed after dinner. Da took Melville and Clara to 1.30 train. Then hoeing mangals. Fine day but very hot. Saturday August 8 Men choring, sharpened binder knives and cleaned up chop. Brock down afternoon with grist. Got 60 lbs twine. Brock down at night again. Da brought young cattle up from bush and gave them drink in shed. Very hot and dry. Sunday August 9 Brock and I to church in Drayton at night. Terrible hot day. Monday August 10 Very dull looking like rain. Men went for binder but rain came on then about 3 o/c went for binder and cut a few rounds of barley. (Started harvest) A little rain at milking time. Sarah Hilborn here for tea. Brock & Olive took her home and Olive was talking to Clara over phone about packing up for Chatsworth. Tuesday August 11 Brock took Olive to train for Toronto and he got Bill shod - home about ten and finished barley and went back behind poplars and started to cut there. Robt. shocking all day one of his toes very sore. Very fine day. Wednesday August 12 Brock cutting grain all day behind the poplars finished up at milking time. Robt. shocking up all day. Both very sore.Brock and I went to town at night. Beautiful day. I washed. Thursday August 13 �Robt. & Brock finished shocking barley & oats behind the poplars. & Brock went down and fixed the low windmill. Then hitched to the binder and went to cut oats out by the roots & was chased in with a heavy shower at noon. Both wet through. Afternoon choring and grinding the binder knife. Robt at town at night. Friday August 14 Brock cutting oats by the roots forenoon finished the oats and went over on the other place to cut oats cutting all afternoon. Breezy and fine. Robt. shocking. Saturday August 15 Brock cutting oats on the other place. Da shocking. Brock met Clara and I at night train. Then he went back to town.. Ma down in afternoon. Fine day. Sunday August 16 Home all day. Gerald here in afternoon and for tea. Dull day. Very heavy rain in afternoon. Monday August 17 Brock cutting on other place. Da shocking all day and after supper. Clara and I to town in morning. Warm day, looking like rain at night. Tuesday August 18 Fixed up gap and picked wild plums. Da up to Uncle Rich’d about cheque for Aunt Catty then on to Drayton. Brock cleaning pens and choring. Thunder and lightening in night and heavy shower towards morning. Dull day with little showers at times. Warm & close. Wednesday August 19 Men choring and knocked down stone wall in shed and boarding it up.Uncle Will and Grandma here for dinner. Clara took them home after dinner. Brock to town at night. Little shower about noon came out very hot in afternoon. Thursday August 20 Men choring. Da to town afternoon. A very heavy train. Rained all forenoon and until about two o'clock, then cleared up towards evening. �Friday August 21 Brock and Da finished boarding up shed in forenoon. Then cutting oats on other place and shocking after dinner. Fine day. Rather cool and cloudy. Heavy thunder in night. Saturday August 22 Da and Brock finished cutting and shocking oats on other place and put away binder in forenoon. Drew in the 2 ac. of barley beside driving house in afternoon. Ma down for dinner with grandma. We three to town at night. Fine day but hot. Sunday August 23 C.H. Thompson and family here in afternoon and for tea. Issac McIssac called in to say some one had been tampering with line fence between Riddals' and Duncan's. Brock to church in Drayton. Fine day, warm and high wind in afternoon. Monday August 24 Da and Brock drawing in oats from other place. Lovely day - fine and cool. Tuesday August 25 Drawing in all day from the other place. Clara to town in morning. Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Gaynor and Rex here in afternoon and for tea. Mr. Henderson came after them. Very fine day. Wednesday August 26 Drawing in all day from other place. Fine day. Elwin in to pay for hay $20.00 Thursday August 27 Drew in rest of oats from other place. Then drawing in barley back of poplars. Ike McIssac and his man helping in afternoon. Clara and I to town in morning. Fine day a little cloudy at times. Friday August 28 Finished harvest about thee o'clock. Roy, Elwin, Gerald and Harry here helping. Brock took home Ike's wagon and Da pulled peas. Drew them in after tea. Ma to town in afternoon. �Clara and I over to Hilborns in evening. She talking to Melville over phone. Fine day but looking like rain. Saturday August 29 Men choring and cleaning pens. Brock took down a grist in afternoon and got horses shod. Da choring and fixing gaps in afternoon. Very misty and raining at times all morning. Little shower after dinner. Brock to town at night. Sunday August 30 Clara, Brock and I up to Uncle Rich’d in afternoon, at Rothsay church at night. Brock at Harry's in forenoon. Fine day, rather cool and cloudy. Da to McIssac's in forenoon with car. Monday August 31 Da left this morning about twenty minutes to nine to take "Billy" to Chatsworth 50 mls. Drove him in cart. Brock to town in morning for wire and fixing line fence after dinner. Clara and I over to Elwin's for crab apples in aft. Fine in morning, a little shower about two o'clock. Very heavy storms went round between four and six. Tuesday September 1 Brock went back to fix line fence in morning but came on rain about ten so came up choring and cleaning pens. Brock to town at night for mail. Clara & I over to Hilborns. She talking to Melville. Da got to Chatsworth this morning about ten o'clock. A terrible rainy day. Cleared about four. Wednesday September 2 Brock back fixing line fence. Ma took Clara and I to train. Going to Chatsworth. Brock working at fence afternoon,. Robert came home on the four. Fine afternoon. Thursday September 3 Robt. & Brock fixing fence on the other place all day. One heavy shower aft. Friday September 4 �Robt & Brock back on the other place filling up an old well. Then choring round in the evening. Showery. I went to town with Clara and washed for Mother. Saturday September 5 Robt & Brock drawing up wood from the bush to fill the wood house all day, Very fine. Sunday September 6 At home all day. Old Mrs. Samis & Myrtle & baby and Maria here for an hour. Brock went to church at Drayton. Rain and cool. Monday September 7 Robt & Brock drawing up wood all day. Misting and very cloudy. Tuesday September 8 Robt & Brock finished drawing wood, filled wood house and two loads over. Then drew up some threshing wood. Cloudy but bright at times. Wednesday September 9 Robt & Brock at Jack's threshing forenoon. Both men started to cut corn. Brock working till three then went to Jas Morrison to thresh. Fine day. Thursday September 10 Brock at Morrisons threshing till eleven then went out to cut corn till noon. Robt cutting all day. Brock gone. I Hilborns to thresh afternoon. Took Lilly. Friday September 11 Robt & Brock finished cutting corn. Cutting all day. Looking like rain. Saturday September 12 Robt & Brock drawing up threshing wood forenoon and in the aft drawing the saw log together in the bush and cleaning up calf and pig pens. I went down town aft. Beautiful day. �Sunday September 13 Beautiful day. Mr. and Mrs Jack Ritch here for dinner & tea. All at home all day. Brock's cold some better. Monday September 14 Beautiful day. Men started to plough this side of the roots. Brock took c-can to town forenoon. Ploughing aft. Tuesday September 15 Da and Brock ploughing on other place next on alfalfa ground. I came home from Chatsworth on 4.30 train and walked out. Fine day but warm. Wednesday September 16 Da and Brock ploughing on other place. Brock and I to town at night. Ma has very bad cold. Very warm day and flies bad on horses, little frost at night. Thursday September 17 Da and Brock ploughing on other place. Da finished in afternoon and Brock took down a load of chop. Terrible hot day and very calm. Flies bad on horses. Friday September 18 Da and Brock ploughing back of low driving house. Very warm calm day. Brock and I down to concert in aid of relief fund given by Women's Institute. Saturday September 19 Finished ploughing back of driving house about eleven. Brock took down cream can and Da back to see if cattle had water. Fixing horses' stalls in afternoon. I up to Uncle Rich’d for Rosalie. Brock and Ma to town at night. Very hot weather and so calm. Windmill hasn't pumped for three days. Sunday September 20 Rosalie and I to church in Rothsay in morning. Brock to church in Drayton at night. Very warm but breeze enough to run windmill. Carried water for horses and pigs this morning �Monday September 21 Da and Brock fixing horse stalls. Rosalie and I over to Hilborns in evening. Hot day but a little breeze. Tuesday September 22 Da discing and Brock harrowing alfalfa ground. Then Da discing on other side of orchard on this place after dinner. Ma to Drayton in morning. Willie Elliott buried this afternoon, Rosalie and I at McEwings in evening. Very warm day. Came up terrible wind storm about five. Also thunder & lightening and a little rain. Wednesday September 23 Men choring, cleaning pens and Da flailing peas. Fanned up peas after dinner. Raining in morning but cleared towards noon, but very dull and cooler at night. Rosalie & I up to Chester Walkers' and at school. Mr. and Mrs. Hambly and Tess Wallace here for tea and until about nine o'clock. Thursday September 24 Da discing and Brock finished harrowing in field on other side of orchard, then went back to plough on other place before dinner. Ploughing in afternoon. Rosalie and I to town in afternoon and we three up to Roy's at night. Quite bright at times but cool. Friday September 25 Brock went down for Jack Duckering in morning with team. Fixing windmill pumps all day. Da took him home at night. I took Rosalie to morning train and brought Grandma out. Dull and real cold wind. Will freeze tonight. Brock down to town in afternoon for check value. Saturday September 26 Da ploughing on other place. Brock took pig up to Ike Walton's and brought in a load of corn then went back to plough. Ploughing in afternoon. Ma took Grandma home after dinner. Rather dull at times. Quite cool wind. Frost last night. Da saw flock of snowbirds today. Brock to town at night. Sunday September 27 �Da over to Wilmott's in afternoon. Fine cool and a little cloudy. Heavy frost tonight. Monday September 28 Da ploughing on other place all day. Brock cultivating alfalfa ground and behind old driving house. Took Lily after supper. Lovely day quite warm. Tuesday September 29 Da ploughing on other place. Brock harrowed alfalfa ground and behind old driving house in forenoon.Cultivated ground other side of orchard after dinner. Ma to Drayton in afternoon. Divided sheep at noon. Fine day but looking like rain. Harry Jones here for on hour in afternoon. Wednesday September 30 Brock harrowed piece on other side of orchard. Da ploughing all day on other place. Brock and I to Drayton show in afternoon and to concert at night. Put sheep over on other place on rape. Cloudy in morning but brightened up and was a lovely day. Frost at night. Thursday October 1 Brock took down a few bags of chop and one pig to ship in forenoon. Da ploughing all day on other place and also Brock in afternoon. Lovely bright day. Paid O.B. Henry for twine, oc $21.24 Friday October 2 Da and Brock finished ploughing in back field on other place. Very fine day. Warm and calm, flies bad on horses. Saturday October 3 Ploughed out potatoes and picked them up. Good crop and large ones. Brock and I to town at night. A beautiful day. Very warm and calm. Sunday October 4 Brock to church in Drayton at night. Da up to Harry's. Beautiful day warm and a little breeze about noon. Had to carry water for horses and pigs. Was so calm mill would not pump. �Monday October 5 Brock picked snow apples in forenoon. Got 2 bbls off tree at old house. Da opened out alfalfa ground and harrowed potatoes. After dinner Brock & he bagged up 5 sacs potatoes for Giffens, finished picked up potatoes and apples and burned roots. A lovely day and warm. A little breeze in night. Tuesday October 6 Da and Brock ploughing on alfalfa ground. Da brought Mary and her calf from the other place after supper. Fine day but not so bright - warm and a little breeze. Wednesday October 7 Da and Brock finished ploughing alfalfa ground about three, then topping mangels until milking time. Ma and I to town in afternoon. She stayed all night with Grandma. Fine day and very warm. Mamie Maxwell married today. Thursday October 8 Da and Brock topping and drawing in mangels, eleven loads. I went to town in afternoon for Ma. Very warm day. Heavy showers going round in afternoon. A few drops here after supper. Friday October 9 Da and Brock drawing mangels in forenoon and got one load after dinner. Then came on a heavy shower. Cleaning pens and throwing back mangels rest of afternoon. Drew 5 loads. Misty morning and showery in afternoon. Saturday October 10 Da & Brock choring. Da lifted dahlias and cleaned up little patch in forenoon. Brock took Ma to noon train. She gone to Chatsworth. Da topping mangels after dinner and when Brock came back about three drew in the last two loads. Just finished when a very heavy rain came on. Rained hard in night and misty in morning. 18 loads mangels. Brock to town at night. Sunday October 11 �Da up to Harry's in forenoon. Harry came back with him for dinner. Rained hard at times in night. Dull and a cool wind. Brightened a little towards evening. Monday October 12 (Thanksgiving Day) Da and Brock ploughing in field behind old driving house. Cool and rather dull at times. Da over to Rhomes after supper to see about threshing. Tuesday October 13 Da and Brock ploughing behind old driving house. Da finished after dinner. Ploughed the headlands. Brock took 5 sacs (700 lbs) of potatoes to station to send to Giffens. Da went to Ike's threshing about three o'clock. Dull and cold east wind. Wednesday October 14 Da getting ready to thresh and to town for meat. Brock at Ike's threshing. Got home about five. Machine came here about six (Jack Burtt and Floyd). Georgie here helping me as we expected them for supper. Brock and Floyd to town at night for belt lacing. Dull day but mild. Thursday October 15 Started to thresh this morning but broke a concane so did not do much before ten. Then after dinner broke crank shaft of separator about four so had to shut down. Expect it on night train. Dull and misty but warm. Friday October 16 Brock took out a load of chop in morning. Da dug over tulip bed, cleaned pens and choring. Shaft for separator came at noon, threshing in afternoon. Brock to town at night for meat. Dull day, very heavy mist in morning, almost rain in afternoon. Georgie here in afternoon. Joe McDonald and Jim McKay looking oats for army horses. Da gave 25 bu. Saturday October 17 Threshing in forenoon finished about 2.30. Then went to Roy's. Brock went to Mosser's threshing about ten. I up to help Georgie with the supper. Nice bright day. Sunday October 18 �Brock at church at night. Da walked across fields for mail. Heard John Tindall was found dead in Elora. Fine warm day. Monday October 19 Da at Roy's threshing in forenoon and went to Elwin's after dinner. Brock at Mossers' for an hour or so in morning then at Wilmott's and Watt's for supper. I helping Georgie with dinner and supper.Misty in morning but a nice bright day. Tuesday October 20 Da at Elwin's threshing until noon, Then to town afternoon getting out sale bills. Brock at Burrows threshing. I helping Georgie. Rained some in night, misty morning but a lovely day. John Tindall buried today. Wednesday October 21 Brock to town in morning with chop. Da back opening out at line fence. Both ploughing after dinner. Fine day. Thursday October 22 Da and Brock at Harry's threshing finished about two o'clock. Then drawing in corn. Brock took me to town after tea to a card party at Fox's. Stayed with Grandma. Lovely day and very warm. Friday October 23 Brock took cream can down and brought me home. Then drawing in corn, finished after dinner and went back to plough. Lovely warm day. Saturday October 24 Brock took 25 bu. of oats to Moorefield this forenoon for War fund. Da ploughing back at line fence and both ploughing in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. A little rain in morning but turned colder with frost at night. Sunday October 25 Brock to church at night. Home rest of day. Dull at times and cold wind. �Monday October 26 Da and Brock finished ploughing back at line fence piling up mangels in root house. Then choring and at Jack's threshing in afternoon. I went to meet Ma on four train. She came from Hanover. Went there on Saturday from Joe's. Flurries of snow and very cold wind. Rained this night. Tuesday October 27 Both down to Jack's threshing for a couple of hours in morning. Then drawing out manure. Flurries of snow and real cold. Very heavy frost last night. Wednesday October 28 Drawing out manure all day. Ma to town and had dinner with Grandma. Uncle Rich’d here after dinner. A cold wind with flurries of snow. Thursday October 29 Finished drawing out manure at noon. Cleaning hen house and pens after dinner. A very dirty day. Raining in forenoon and turned to soft snow in afternoon, finer towards night. Friday October 30 Brock took out a load of chop in morning and Da went over to get Ike McIssac to clip Paddy. Both ploughing by line fence after dinner. Rainy at times in morning but finer in afternoon. Rather cold and dirty under foot. Saturday October 31 Topping and drawing in turnips. Got in 24 rows. Brock to town at night. White frost last night. Fine day and quite sunny. Sunday November 1 Brock and I up to English church to hear the new rector, Revd Bough. Brock to church at night in Drayton. Bright morning but started to thunder about noon and got very black. Heavy rain, thunder and lightening also hail in afternoon. Cleared and was rather a fine night. �Monday November 2 Men topping and drawing turnips. Very dull day but nothing falling. Tuesday November 3 Topping turnips in morning and drawing after dinner. Ma and Da to town at night. Very heavy mist and a little rain in morning but wind got up after dinner and it was quite warm and bright. Wednesday November 4 Our Sale. Da and Brock getting cattle and sheep in. Ike McIssac came over about eleven to help. Very high wind in morning and towards noon a splash of rain but fine after dinner but windy. Sale amounted to $1134.00. R.R. Hambly and T.B. Farrell auctioneers. Had 21 for supper. Thursday November 5 Finished drawing turnips had one load after dinner. Then went back to plough next line fence. Mr. Arbuckle here for sheep and Jack Calwell for bees. John McKee called with cheque for cow. Very soft snow falls at times all day. Friday November 6 Ploughing back at line fence. Da went to town with cream can about eleven. Finished back there about half past four. Then came up and started on other side of orchard. Cold wind and rather fine. Paid for roller and R.R. Hambly $10 for conducting sale. Saturday November 7 Ploughing on other side of orchard all day. Brock and I to town at night. I stayed with Madge. Fine day, frost at night. Sunday November 8 Brock came down to English church at night and I came home with him. Dull day and rather cold. Monday November 9 �Took Ebony and Lily this morning ploughing on other side of orchard and on the corn ground. Quite bright at times and cool. Tuesday November 10 Brock took down grist of chop in morning and got horses shod. Da choring and cleaning seeds that were on the barn floor. Drove me up to Roy's about three o'clock then Brock and he brought up young cattle from other place. Very heavy falls of soft snow at times all day. Dirty under foot. Wednesday November 11 Da and Brock killed pig this morning. Brock choring after dinner and Da went to Kennedy's sale and over to Chas. Ager's. Bought a ram lamb and brought it home. Paid $10.00 for it. Heavy falls of soft snow but not very cold. Geo. Short came after his cattle this a.m. Thursday November 12 Da cut up pig in morning. Brock choring. Finished ploughing corn ground in afternoon,. I took Ma down to Grandma's this morning. Dull but cool wind. Friday November 13 Men choring. Da to town in afternoon. Heavy thunder and lightening about six this morning, heavy rain in forenoon. then colder after dinner with flurries of snow. Saturday November 14 Da and Brock ploughing in low orchard. I went to town in afternoon for Ma. Rather bright but strong east wind towards night. Sunday November 15 Home all day. Rained all day. Monday November 16 Da and Brock finished ploughing in low orchard, came up and ploughed calf pasture before dinner. Then ploughing on other place below rape ground. Cold wind with falls of snow stormy night, Seth asking hands to thresh. �Tuesday November 17 Men choring, put in window in root house and nailed up door in shed. A terrible stormy day. Blew all day from the west. Couldn't see the road at times. Wednesday November 18 Brock at Issac Hilborn's threshing. Joe Arbuckle came in morning for his heifer. Da choring and planted tulips in afternoon. I to Drayton in forenoon. Fine day, wind in east, a little stormy towards evening. Thursday November 19 Brock at Hilborn's threshing finished about 4 p.m. Da choring and up to Woodissee's in afternoon for some sacs for oats for Doc. Will Philp here in morning about his lamb. Snow falls at times all day. Friday November 20 Men choring and filling up chop forenoon. Will Philp here for his lamb. Is to pay $12 for him. Brock went with chop afternoon. I took Olive to Drayton. Going from there to Elora for a few days. Clear but cool. Old Mrs. Dowling dead. Saturday November 21 Robt at Old Mrs. Dowling's funeral forenoon. Brock choring and over to McIssac's with Mary. Sifting ashes and choring. Snowing. Sunday November 22 All at home. Brock drove up to see Elwin's fattening cattle. Brock down to church at night. Snowing hard at times. Monday November 23 Men drawing out manure over to the other place all day. Beautiful day. I washed. Tuesday November 24 �Robt choring forenoon. Brock took lambs to Drayton. Sold them to Tucker brought eighty dollars. Robt at Old Mrs. McTavish's funeral buried at Victoria. Brock drawing out manure turning very soft. Wednesday November 25 Robt & Brock choring and finished drawing out manure. Very fine day. I ironed. Snow all going. Brock went to town at night got letter from Clara. Thursday November 26 Robt & Brock choring and started to fan up oats for Doc.Very fine. Snow going, balmy wind. I went to town afternoon.Mr. G. Dickson here and told us to let the dogs loose. Bought a gander @ $8.00 Friday November 27 Da and Brock left about 9.30 a.m. for Arthur. Took over oats and potatoes to send to Doc. Got back about 5.30 p.m. Ma met me at noon train. I came home from Elora. Fine bright day but cool wind. Saturday November 28 Choring and Brock up to Walton's in forenoon with a pig. Put on storm doors after dinner. Went back to plough on other place but it was frozen too hard.Da to town for mail at night. Fine day. Sunday November 29 Home all day. Fine and quite mild looking like rain towards evening. Monday November 30 Choring in forenoon. Then ploughing below rape on other place. Very heavy mist almost rain all day. Calm and very damp & close. Tuesday December 1 Brock took out a load of chop and cream can in morning. Da ploughing. Both ploughing afternoon. Very dull close misty day. �Wednesday December 2 Ploughing on other place all day. Brock and I to town at night. Dull and misty almost rain at times. Very warm close weather. Thursday December 3 Finished ploughing on other place about eleven. Brock for a load of coal in afternoon and Da ploughing down y poplars. Mr. Floth sent a boy over to tell us coal was there. Cooler and no mist. Friday December 4 Da ploughing down by poplars. Brock to town in morning and again in afternoon for a load of coal. Ma down to get her teeth and had dinner with grandma. Frozen quite hard and an east wind. Saturday December 5 Da finished at poplars about eleven. Choring and cleaning pens. Brock up to Woodissee's for some sand for hens. Brock and I to town at night. Rather dull, frozen hard and strong east wind. Sunday December 6 Brock to church in Drayton at night. East wind and cold. Monday December 7 Done chores. Then Brock and Da went back to measure for a line fence between Roy and us. Ma to town in afternoon to see about her teeth. They were hurting. Strong cold east wind, roads frozen hard and are dusty. Tuesday December 8 Done chores then clearing a way for fence through the bush. I to town in afternoon to write invitations for Mrs. Henderson. Cold east wind. Wednesday December 9 �Done chores. Da and Brock working at fence in bush. Brock to town at night. Snowing all day and quite cold. Thursday December 10 Brock took down a load of hogs in ($81.00) morning and a load of chop after dinner. Da working at fence. Mr. Henderson came out for me to help Mrs. Henderson. Bob Gass and Bill Brian came here about four o'clock and stayed for tea. Snowy at times but rather mild. Friday December 11 Da working at fence. Brock choring. Bill Gass and Bill Brian here for dinner. Brock drove Bill Brian to 1.30 train. Then down to Henderson's card party at night and I came home with him. Lovely day. Saturday December 12 Da and Brock working at fence and finished about three. Then Da sifted ashes and Brock choring. He and I down to town at night for Tabby but he was not there. Missed the train in Toronto so came on a freight to Elora and drove up. Got here about 10.45 p.m. Rather mild and soft looking. Sunday December 13 Home all day. Fred here. Mild and a fine snow falling all day. Monday December 14 Men choring. Brock and Tabby up to Rothsay to pay taxes and over to Gass's. A terrible stormy cold day. Tuesday December 15 Men choring, Brock, Tabby and I to town in afternoon with Buddy. Quite stormy and roads filling up with snow. Wednesday December 16 Men choring and cleaned hen house. Brock took Tabby to 1.30 train. Much colder. Storming some in morning and roads getting heavy. �Thursday December 17 Brock choring and Da to town in morning and up to see Uncle Richard and Wendy. Hazeltine in afternoon. Stormy and cold. Friday December 18 Men choring and drawing out manure on rape ground on other place. A little stormy and a real cold wind. Saturday December 19 Men choring and finished drawing out manure about three o'clock. Jim Kirkpatrick here for gander in forenoon. $2.00 Ma and I to town after dinner. She stayed with Grandma. Brock down at night. Nasty soft snow in morning, stormy at times in afternoon but not very cold. Sunday December 20 Brock went to town for Ma after supper. Lovely bright day. Monday December 21 Brock choring and cleaned up some chop. We picked 10 geese. A terrible stormy day but not very frosty. Roads filling up. Tuesday December 22 Men choring. Brock hitched up team and took over a goose to Ike McIssac, but too stormy to go to town. Ike over in afternoon. Uncle Richd and Gerald here also. Terrible stormy day. Only a couple of cutters on the road. Sideroad full. Colder. Started to take off plaster in old house. Wednesday December 23 Brock took down a load fo chop and the geese in morning. Took geese to Lunz $9.02 also took cream can. Da sifted ashes in afternoon and Jack McIssac brought a quarter of beef $12.50. Harry here in the evening. Fine in morning but very stormy in afternoon and cold. Thursday December 24 �Men done chores. Then Da went to town and got home about 2 o'clock. Ma, Brock and I down in afternoon. Da and Brock down at night to meet Clara and Doc. Train about an hour late. Fine day and not too cold but much colder after supper. Friday December 25 Clara and Melville drove down in morning to see Grandma. Harry here in evening. A beautiful day. Saturday December 26 Da and Brock took Clara and Doc to 9.45 a.m. train. Then done chores. Da sifted ashes and cut up beef after dinner. Robt Lawless called. Brock and I down to skate at night. Quite frosty but fine. Sunday December 27 Home all day. Not very bright and drifting. Monday December 28 Men done chores. Brock took down cream can. Da sifted ashes after dinner. Milder and not very bright. Tuesday December 29 Men done chores then taking off plaster in old house. Brock and I down to R.R. Hambly's in evening to card party. Stormy at times. Milder towards evening and raining after tea but turning colder again. Brock took down a load of chop after dinner. Horses crowded. Wednesday December 30 Men done chores and taking off plaster. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's in afternoon. Heard Alva Armstrong died in the west last night - pneumonia. Very stormy at times all day, fine night. Thursday December 31 Men done chores. Taking off plaster in old house. Milton Hambly and Tess Wallace out for tea. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. �Memorandum Rec’d Paid Jan. 13 Beef hide to Cummings 5.10 “ 13 1 cwt Five Roses flours. Gibs. 2.85 “ 22 1 pr. rubbers, long tops from Hephey (to pay) 4.00 Feb. 5 11 hogs to Tucker, 2700 lbs @ $9.00 a cut “ “ Gave H. Heseltine $200.00 + $30.00 Feb. 28 Sold 2 cows $1.25, Deposited $100.xx for me. “ “ 1 cwt. Purity flour from Noeckers 2.80 Mar. 3 Paid $11.00 to Wooddisse Bros. 11.00 “9 Bot sewing-machine from J. MacDonald 243.00 125.00 Raymond chain-lift round-corners 80.00 " 17 Paid $8.00 to Will Philp 8.00 Apr. 4 My hat from Irvine’s $6.75 + $2.00 6.75 “ “ Wedding invitations and printing (Mr.Carane) 4.15 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 4.15 4.15 Paid Irvine for millinery 8.50 8.50 “ “ " for suit 21.50 21.50 “ “ Father paid for sewing machine 30.00 30.00 �“ “ Subscription to Nuuos 1.40 “ 13 1 bbl. salt from Gibs 1.35 “ 13 1 cwt flour Five Roses 3.10 “ 21 Fruit from Benson Bros 4.05 Flowers 3.00 Livery 9.00 June 12 Got bag of flour at Noeckers $2.90 July 16 Sold 7 pigs weight 1720 lbs @ $8.40 “ 23 Got 2 bags of flour at Noeckers - $2.85 “ 1 bg. Salt Aug. 1 “ 1 bbl. sugar $5.cwt Dec. 10 5 hogs 6.90 cwt. $81.00 Memorandum Paid taxes 100.28 “ 42.46 coal 6 tons 130 lbs @ $7.00 Date Cash Account - January Rec’d Paid �Cream to Palm. Creamery Palmerston. Jan. 3 1 can cream 80 lbs test 33 7.92 “7 1 “ 81 lbs “ “ 13 1 “ 79 “ “ 33 8.08 “ 22 1 “ 81 “ “ 32 8.03 P. “ 27 1 “ 79 “ “ 29 7.10 P. Feb. 10 1 “ 81 “ “ 33 8.55 P. Feb. 20 1 “ 81 “ “ 33 8.55 P. Mar. 6 1 “ 79 “ “ 31 7.89 P. " 17 1 “ 80 “ “ 29 7.42 P. “ 27 1 “ 80 “ “ 31 7.94 P. Apr. 23 1 “ 79 “ “ 34 6.98 P. May 1 1 “ 79 “ “ 35 “7 1 “ 77 “ " 34 " 15 1 “ 79 “ “ 30 “ 18 1 “ 80 “ “ 31 “ 22 1 “ 78 “ “ 31 “ 25 1 “ 79 “ “ 35 " 29 1 “ 80 “ “ 34 32 7.77 17.82 P. 23.36 �June 3 1 “ 80 “ “ 32 "5 1 “ 81 “ “ 32 "9 1 “ 81 “ “ 32 " 11 1 “ 79 “ “ 31 " 15 1 “ 80 “ “ 31 “ 18 1 “ 79 “ “ 32 " 22 1 “ 78 “ “ 37 " 25 1 “ 81 “ “ 35 July 2 1 “ 80 “ “ 38 July 4 1 “ 79 “ “ 36 “8 1 “ 81 “ “ 38 " 14 1 “ 80 “ “ 36 “ 17 1 “ 80 “ “ 36 " 20 1 “ 79 “ “ 34 July 28 1 “ 79 “ “ 35 Aug. 1 1 “ 79 “ “ 33 “5 1 “ 78 “ “ 32 “ 11 1 “ 80 “ “ 33 “ 22 1 “ 76 “ “ 32 24.46 24.67 26.64 19.99 P. 20.90 P. �“ 29 1 “ 84 “ “ 32 Sep. 4 1 “ 60 “ “ 32 Sept. 14 1 “ 80 “ “ 33 " 19 1 “ 82 “ “ 32 “ 25 1 “ 79 “ “ 33 Oct. 7 1 “ 79 “ “ 32 " 14 1 “ 75 “ “ 35 " 22 1 “ 78 “ “ 34 “ 30 1 “ 80 “ “ 36 15.20 Nov. 6 1 “ “ 10 1 “ 80 “ “ 34 7.89 " 18 1 “ 79 “ “ 37 “ 27 1 “ 81 “ “ 39 17.63 Dec. 1 1 “ 80 “ “ 37 8.87 " 23 1 “ 79 “ “ 36 " 28 1 “ 78 “ “ 39 14.34 P. 15.08 P. 14.38 P. 14.16 P. 17.65 389.27 Date Cash Account - July Rec’d Paid �Eggs sold - 1914 Mar 23 To M. Giffen 30 doz. @ 20¢ Apr. 6 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 “ 14 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 “ 24 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 PD May 5 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 “ " 13 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 PD “ 18 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20 6.00 PD “ 26 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20 6.00 “ “ 29 “ Mt. Forest Produce 30 “ “ 21 6.30 “ June 9 “ M. Giffen 30 doz. @ 20¢ “ 18 “ “ 30 “ “ 29 “ Mt. Forest Produce 30 “ July 15 “ Mt. Forest Produce @ 22¢ “ 29 “ M. Giffen 30 doz Aug. 5 “ Mt. Forest Produce Co. @ 23¢ 6.50 “ 25 “ “ 6.80 “ 13 “ Mrs. Cassidy 15 doz @ 22¢ July 8 “ M. Giffen 12 doz — “ “ “ “ 6.00 6.00 “ 20 6.00 5.90 PD “ PD “ 24 3.30 PD �“ Grandma 10 “ 94.70 “ Ourselves 22 “ Oct. 18 “ M. Giffen 12 doz. Date Bills Payable - January Oct. 13 — 5 gals. coal oil Nov. 20 — “ “ “ $ ¢ 75 “ “ At Clara & Melville Giffen Golden Wedding Anniversary, April 25, 1964 at Chatsworth Mr. + Mrs. A. M. Sullivan (Joyce Giffen) Miss Jennie Giffen Miss Olive Philp Mr. + Mrs. Brock Philp Mr. + Mrs. Ronald Philp Mr. + Mrs. Gerald Dunbar Miss Marion White Miss Janette White Mr. + Mrs. Dalton White Miss Heather White Mrs. J.R. Chambers + Mrs. Sarah Davidson Mr. + Mrs. Graham Chambers Mrs. Allan Findlay Mr. + Mrs. Gordon Findlay Mr. + Mrs. A.E. Theaker Mr. + Mrs. Hunter Macdonald Mrs. J. Douglas Brown Mrs. Waddell + Miss Janet Garvie Miss Elaine Waddell Miss Ann Anderson Mr. + Mrs. C.J. Plas Mr. + Mrs. Mel McEwen �Mr. + Mrs. Jack Curtis Mr. + Mrs. Lorne Dennison + J.A. Cowie Melville gave me a beautiful gold ring set with three peridots. We received a framed “Certificate of Citizenship” from the Ontario Government + Prime Minister of Ontario Hon. John Robarts. Signed by John Yarento, Provincial Minister of Citizenship. Flowers presented to Clara + Melville Olive Philp, Joyce + Art Sullivan Brock + Florence Philp Miss Janet Garvie, Mrs. Waddell + Elaine. Presbyterian Church Village of Chatsworth Lois Cahill + Maurice, Red Roses Harry + Yvonne Bateman McKennitt Family (Ana, Reg, Ott + Alma) The Lindhout Family Mr. W.P. Telford Pot of mums. Miss Ana Anderson Mr. + Mrs. C.J. Plas Jennie Giffen + the White Family Sterling coffee spoons (Denmark) Florence Brown Gold cup + saucer Mrs. Findlay Gordon + Norma Gold comport Mrs. Chas. McCallum — golden glass comport for candy. From friends + neighbours — a lovely table, lamp, end table and a perpetual bouquet, a lovely card with 46 signatures. From Brock, Florence, Reita, Ronald Philp, a Golden Wedding Anniversary record book and Golden Pencil. From Joyce and Art, Golden Wedding Anniversary Guest Book 107 signatures. Record Book 17 signatures. Received 97 Beautiful cards thru mail. Date Bills Payable - October $ ¢ Fruit for 1914 From E.D. Smith, 2 bxs. white cherries @ .85 1 70 �2 “ Black “ @ 1.50 3 0 1 crates “ Raspberries @ 2.30 2 30 1 “ Red @ 2.50 2 50 1 bx. dark red cherries @ 1.30 1 30 “ Express on some 39 2 bxs. Pears 6 “ Tomatoes Express on some At Clara’s Wedding Miss Jennie Giffen Mr. and Mrs. G.A. White, two chairs Hugh Hunter, Biscuit jar and Bon bon dish Janet Hunter Chocolate pot John McLeod $10.00 Miss Agnes Giffen $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Will Hunter, Silver dish with handle. Mr. Alex Hunter Mrs. Armstrong 1/2 doz silver tea spoons. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Benson + Lillian (set of dishes, Biscuit jar) Mr. C. Benson card received, cheque for $10 Mrs. Jas. Benson, vase Mr. + Mrs. R. R. Hambly $5.00 Mr. + Mrs. T. Henderson 1 doz tea spoons Grace Brett Miss Duncan 1 doz coffee spoons Jac and Sarah sugar bowl Mr. + Mrs. Rich Philp $5.00 Mr. + Mrs. Ray Philp 1/2 doz individual Butter knives Elaine Philp silver bread tray Will Philp Fruit fish + servers Olive A. Philps Mr. + Mrs. Geo. Thompson, clock Mr. C.H. Thompson 80 �Mr. + Miss Campbell, Salad Bowl Rev. Ketterson Jas. Gilchrist, table cloth napkins Flora Gilchrist, tea set. Mary Hunter — $20.00 Venie, Amanda, Dougal + Janet — $50.00 Mrs. Wismer — a jelly spoon Sara Jones — cushion tap. Terrible war in Europe. Germany and Great Britain Germany declared war Aug. 3. For more information on Clara & Olive Philp, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp & Olive Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Mayborough Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1914 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Clara Philp (1885-????) & Olive Philp (1890-1978) 1914 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL 1914 Postal Information Canadian Government Annuities Thursday January 1, 1914 Men done chores. Doc and they dehorned 16 cattle in morning. Brock took cream can to town and brought mother home in afternoon. Dull, raw east wind. Trees covered with hoar- frost. Friday January 2 Men done chores. Brock took gate back to Pattersons and brought pump from station. Fixing hydrant by goose house in afternoon. Melville and I went to Hilborn's for dinner. We called for Olive and went to Grandma's for tea. Doc stayed in town overnight and went home in morning. Dull and rather cold, came a kiss of snow in afternoon. Tom Miller here, also J. Noble driving a council man. Saturday January 3 Men done chores, cleaning pens. Oakley Flath called in this afternoon. Going back to Dental College in Chicago. Seven years since he left here. Storming all day, from east. Sunday January 4 Olive, Brock and I went to church in town at night. Dull all day, quite sharp. Very good sleighing. Monday January 5 �Men done chores. Brock over to E. Osby's with pig. Father went to vote after dinner round by Rothsay and to school meeting after tea. A beautiful sunny day, very calm. Geo. Dickson, reeve. Love, Parkhill, Brandon and Laughrin, councillors. Tuesday January 6 Men done chores. Brock went to town to get teeth filled in forenoon. Choring round in afternoon. We three went up to Roy's after tea. Rather cold wind, getting milder towards evening when it sleeted. Wednesday January 7 Men done chores. N. F. Perkin came out and helped put in pump in well in afternoon. Geo. Tucker here for dinner. Olive and I at town in forenoon. A little snowy in forenoon. Not very cold. Fine afternoon. Thursday January 8 Father done chores. Brock took out grist chop brought can coal oil in forenoon. Drawing out manure to little orchard in afternoon. Father up to Roy's after tea. Very dull and quite calm all day. Misting some times. Friday January 9 Men done chores and Harry came down and they killed a beef in afternoon. We three went to town in evening. Olive and I went to Henderson's, called up to see Mrs. Wismer's bake "Albert Irvine". Rather mild day. Got quite bit colder at night. Hockey match Drayton vs. Palmerston 5-3 in favor Drayton. Saturday January 10 Father done chores. Brock helped Harry take cattle down to station. Father cut up beef and then they working at wind-mill pump. Has not worked since Roy & Harry fixed it. Tank is empty, but it pumped a little during evening. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Brought Grace Brett out with us. A Lovely sunny afternoon. Sunday January 11 Brock took Grace Brett to town after tea. Snowing in forenoon, but got rather stormy in afternoon. Little colder. Monday January 12 Men done chores. A very stormy day. Getting very cold towards night. Tuesday January 13 Thermometer 14 degrees below zero this a.m. Men done chores. Father took beef hide to town. A very bright, sunny day. Exceedingly cold 10 degrees below zero at 5 p.m. An exceptionally cold spell. �Wednesday January 14 Men done chores. Brock took mother to town after dinner and brought Fred Brian, Kingston out. He came up at noon and had dinner with Uncle Will and Grandma. 20 degrees below zero this a.m. got quite stormy. Thursday January 15 Men done chores. Got grist-chop ready and Brock took it out in afternoon. Did not get it home. Olive, Fred and I drove round by Rothsay and Gass'. Fred came back with us. Will Walker and Harry Philp came down and spent evening. Very much milder today. Dull. Friday January 16 Father done chores. Brock went for his chop. Fred and I went down town for mother and in afternoon Olive and I left him up to Bob Gass'. Brock took out another load of chop. Dull quiet morning, came on a soft snow at noon and continued for a while this afternoon. Very mild. Saturday January 17 Father done chores. Brock went for chop. Father sifting ashes. Bill Gass brought Fred Brian here about 5 a.m. and stayed for tea. Brock, Tabby and Olive went to town after tea. A pretty cold night. Rather a stormy day - cold. Sunday January 18 Home all day. Lovely sunny day, not too cold. Monday January 19 Men done chores and filled up load chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon, father sifted ashes. Olive, Fred, Brock and I drove in to T. Henderson's and spent evening. Inclined to be mild, a bit of soft snow falling in evening. Tuesday January 20 Men done chores. Norm Perkin came out in afternoon and fixed windmill pump. Olive and I took Fred to 1.37 train. Enjoyed his visit very much. Rather dull all day. Became quite stormy in afternoon, almost sleet at night. Wednesday January 21 Men done chores. Started to cut wood in bush in afternoon. Inclined to be stormy. Cold. Mr. J.T. White called to see logs. $8.75 per cwt. Thursday January 22 �Men done chores. Brock took out cream can. Both cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Olive and Will Philp here in evening. Quite a cold day. Little snow falling. Friday January 23 Men doing chores and cutting wood in bush. Mr. and Mrs. I. MacIsaac here in evening. Very mild all day. Raining after tea. A January thaw. Saturday January 24 Men done chores in forenoon and washed little pigs, cutting wood in bush, afternoon. I took mother to town, met noon train and got Melville. Brock went to town at night and mother came home with him. Not too cold. Got little breezy at night. Sunday January 25 Olive, Melville and I drove to Mr. J. Campbell's in Minto in afternoon. A rather nice day. Stormed at little at night. Monday January 26 Men done chores and drawing manure. Melville went to town on business. Rather dull all day. Rained during night. Tuesday January 27 Men done chores. Cutting wood in bush. Olive, Brock, Melville and I went to hockey match in town. Wingham-Drayton, 4-1, in favor Wingham. Olive and Melville took cream can out in morning. Very mild. Raining a little at night. Wednesday January 28 Men done chores and cutting wood. Olive and I took Melville to 4.32 train. Very mild day. Got quite foggy toward evening. A great thaw on. Thursday January 29 Men done chores and cutting wood in bush. Olive and mother picked over apples. A sunny forenooon, thawing a lot. Dull afternoon, got very foggy. Misting and raining after tea. Rather breezy. �Friday January 30 Men done chores, cleaned pens, sifted ashes. Cutting wood in afternoon. Got colder during night. Ground frozen hard this morning. A few flurries of snow. Quite mild again tonight. Saturday January 31 Men done chores. Father went over to Ike MacIsaac's. He and Ike went to town to see Miss Duncan on business. A fierce gale blowing. Quite stormy in afternoon. Stanley Mills died. Sunday February 1 Home all day. I walked out to Grandma's in morning. Very windy, because very blustery and stormy. Monday February 2 Men Father done chores and Brock took out load chop. Men cutting wood in afternoon. Retta, Charlie and Mrs.Charlie came here in afternoon, stayed for tea, took Olive and went to McEwing's. Brock went to hockey match. Harriston won 2-1. I came home with Brock. Quite fine day. East wind at night. Tuesday February 3 Men done chores. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Rather sunny at times. Stanley Mills buried. Wednesday February 4 Men done chores. Cutting wood in afternoon,. Brock took us over to Hillborn's and went on to town. Came back that way. A little snow falling all day. Thursday February 5 Loaded eleven hogs and Brock took them to town. 2700 lbs @ 9 cents. $243.00. Father done chores. Cleaning pens and choring in afternoon also repotting fern and bergonias. Father took $200 up to Henry Heseltine after tea. Brock gone to carnival at night. Very nice sunny day. Beautiful moonlight now. Roads in bad condition scarcely enough snow for sleighing on concession lines. �Friday February 6 Men choring. Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Got Billy's shoes sharpened. Mr Cutting stayed here all night. Very dull and dark all forenoon. Came up a big snowstorm from east in afternoon. Went down at night. Saturday February 7 Men choring and flailing timothy seed all day. Stormed continually all day. Olive 24 years old. Sunday February 8 A terrible dense storm all day from west. House cold with such a wind. Monday February 9 Men doing chores, greasing harness and threshing flax. A terribly stormy day. Seems to be going down slightly at night. Tuesday February 10 Men done chores. Brock took out cream can in forenoon. Father threshing flax with flale. Brock cleaning harness. Brock down to hockey match in evening. Mt. Forest-Drayton 5-3 for Drayton. Rather dull. Pretty sharp night. Wednesday February 11 Men done chores and fanning up flax seed. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Herb Benson came home with us. A beautiful sunny day but pretty sharp. 4 degrees below zero at 5 p.m. Thursday February 12 Men choring. Father threshing flax. A very sunny day but very cold. Thermometer 20 below zero this a.m., 10 below zero this evening. Herb Benson walked to Mr. Warkman's this forenoon. Brock has a bad cold. Friday February 13 �Robt. choring fore- Brock took Clara and Olive to train this morning. Gone to Toronto to shop. Very cold forenoon. Robt flailing flax afternoon at 58 years of age. Jim 41 years of age. Brock choring. Very stormy. East wind. Saturday February 14 Robt & Brock choring forenoon. Sun very bright but cold wind in the north all day. Robt flailing flax and Brock putting harness together and painting harness and sifting ashes. Sunday February 15 At home all day. Very bright but cold at night. Brock went to church Zion. Mrs. P. Pollock operated on by Dr. Lucy Y + M. Monday February 16 Men choring and Robt flailed flax. Very bright fore. I washed and hung them out. Terrible stormy afternoon and quite cold. Tuesday February 17 Men choring and finished flax fanning it up. Brock took me to town fore and came for me at five. Much milder. Wednesday February 18 Jack MacIsaac and Lucy Corbitt married. Men choring. Robt took bid to Wooddsee and Brock took cream can to town forenoon. Aft finished the rakings and fanned them up. Very fine mild day. Thursday February 19 Men choring and drawing out manure. Bright but cold north wind. Willa Fair buried. Aunt Emma and Mabel here all aft. Friday February 20 Got weighed in Toronto - Clara 119 lbs, Olive 109 lbs. Men choring and drawing out manure. Finished. Bright for a while in the middle of day. John McKay buried. �Saturday February 21 Men choring, sorting litter pigs, cleaning hen pens and pig pens and choring in general. Cold but bright. Robt up to Wooddsee with Colly. Sunday February 22 The three of us at home all day. Very blustery at times and cold. Robt up to Wooddsee with sniff. Monday February 23 Men choring and filled up chop. Brock met us at evening train. We home from Toronto. Father has a very sore boil on back of neck. A very bright sunny day but very cold - 10 degrees below zero. Will Walker here in afternoon. Tuesday February 24 Men done chores. Brock took out grist of chop in afternoon. A very bright sunny day but quite cold. Wednesday February 25 Men done chores. Went to bush in afternoon. Uncle Richard here in afternoon and for tea. A very fine sunny day, but quite sharp moderating a little towards night. Thursday February 26 Men done chores. Father took mother to Grandma's in afternoon and came round by Adam Flath's. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Brock went for mother after tea,. A beautiful sunny day. Getting milder towards night. Friday February 27 Men done chores and drawing out manure. Geo Tucker called this forenoon. Bought two fat cows. Olive and I went down to see Gussie Noecker in afternoon. A beautiful sunny day. Quite mild - thawing. Saturday February 28 �Men done chores and delivered two fat cows to Tucker - $125.00. Father went to town on business for Duncan Estate. We three went down after tea. A beautiful sunny day, quite mild, getting colder at night. Mr. Thomas Hambly 95 years old. Got cwt Purity Flour from Noecker's - $2.80 Sunday March 1 Home. Very stormy and windy all day and blew all night. Very cold. Monday March 2 Men choring and took cow to Wooddisses' after dinner. Brock helped Ike MacIsaac take out 15 head of fat cattle this forenoon. A terribly stormy day. Very strong north wind. Thnigs badly frozen up in kitchen and washroom. Storm cleared at night and moderated some. Tuesday March 3 Men done chores. Cutting wood in afternoon. Mother and I went to town in afternoon. A beautiful sunny day but quite cold wind. Olive baking our wedding cake. Wednesday March 4 Men done chores. Father took some oats to Tom Henderson in forenoon. Cutting wood in afternoon. We three over to a linen shower for Retta Hilborn in evening. Rather dull, snowing a little at night. Olive making bottom story of cake. Thursday March 5 Men done chores. Brock took flax up to Ray's with colt. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Quite a fine day. Wind gone round to east. A fine snow falling. I hemming towels and sheets. Olive making leather cushion. Friday March 6 Men done chores. Brock took cream can down town. Cutting wood in afternoon. A fine snow falling today, other wise quite fine. Saturday March 7 �Men done chores and drew out manure. Cleaned hen pens. We three went to town after tea. Quite a fine day. Snowing a little at night. Father and Mother 32 years married. Sunday March 8 Olive and I went up to English Church in forenoon. Quite a fine sunny morning but became stormy in afternoon. Got 32 eggs today. Monday March 9 Men done chores. Brock gave Wyly a drive to Rothsay. Father piled saw. Cutting wood in afternoon. I. MacIsaac called to say a party at Jack's. Mr. MacDonald called. We keep machine - $30.00. A beautiful sunny forenoon started to snow at noon and was a very stormy afternoon. Tuesday March 10 Men done chores. Father sifted ashes and Brock went to town with colt. She going fine. Cutting wood in afternoon. Will Walker and Cecil called to say good-bye. Stormy all day. Not much wind but lot of snow falling. Snow rather soft. We over to I. MacIsaac's in evening. Wednesday March 11 * Brock done chores. Father in bed almost all day with cold, Olive, Brock and I went to station to see Retta Hilborn and Will Walker start for west. They were married at noon. Cecil went away with them. A perfect sunny winter day. Pretty sharp wind. Thursday March 12 Brock done chores. Took bolster to Mike Norris', Goldstone, to be fixed in afternoon. Father feeling some better today. A beautiful sunny day. Very heavy-hoar frost on trees in morning. A trifle windy this afternoon. Friday March 13 Men done chores. Brock took mother to town and went for her after tea. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Seth Hilborn called for "pick". A beautiful sunny day. Not too cold. Saturday March 14 �Men done chores and drew out manure. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. A beautiful sunny day, warm. Thawing. Roy called with flax seed at night. Sunday March 15 Brock, Olive and I down to Meth. Church in evening. A beautiful sunny day. Snow going fast. Got first goose egg. Monday March 16 Father done chores. Brock took a grist of chop to town in forenoon. Cutting wood in afternoon. A very sunny day. Warm. Thawing a lot. Tuesday March 17 St. Patrick's Day. Men done chores. Father took cream can to town and Brock went up to Will Philp's. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Quite a sunny day. Thawing. Roads in bad condition (bare in some places). Very heavy fall of soft snow after tea. Mr. Morrison here at noon. Some wheels out today. Wednesday March 18 Men done chores. Father sifted ashes till noon. Brock took colt for drive. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Got quite windy and was rather stormy this afternoon. Thursday March 19 Men done chores and filled up chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon. Quite a stormy cold day. Received word of Roxy Bready's death on March 18 in her 19th year. Mr. Morrison here at noon. Friday March 20 Men done chores. Brock took father to noon train. He gone to Palmerston to Roxy Bready's funeral. Brock brought our mirror from T. Henderson's. Very bright day but pretty cold. Saturday March 21 �Men done chores. Brock took cow up to Wooddisses' in forenoon. Went to town after tea. Drew out manure in afternoon. Mother went to town this forenoon. Olive and I met Melville on evening train. Brock went to town at night to skate, and fell and sprained right wrist. Rather fine day. Roads in poor shape. Neither sleighing nor wheeling. Sunday March 22 Quite snowy at times during day. Brock's wrist pretty sore. Melville and I went down to station to look for my rose beads which I lost last night. Did not find them. Clara's birthday aged 29 years. Monday March 23 Robt & Brock choring forenoon and sifting ashes. Dr. went to town. Took Olive and left her at mother's home for dinner then went home on the 1/2 past 1. Brock took him to the train. Clara went along and staid to sew. Robt choring and Brock went down to see Seth Hilborn. Fell and hurt back. a Little better. Tuesday March 24 Men done chores. Da started to trim spruce trees after dinner. Fine bright day, got cloudy towards evening. Da up to Harry's in evening to see his new cow. Paid $80 for her. Wednesday March 25 Men done chores. Da trimming spruce trees. Mr. Morrison here after tea for Wm. Philps' will. Misty dull day. Raining at times in afternoon. Thursday March 26 Men done chores in morning. Da finished trimming spruce trees. Took cream can to town in buggy. I came home with him. Dull day and raining a little in afternoon. Thunder and lightening at night. Snow going very quickly. Brock over to Watts' after tea. Friday March 27 Men done chores in morning then cleaning up seed grain. Dull day. Raining quite hard at times all day. Saturday March 28 �Men done chores and cleared up some more grain. Then Brock to town with team after dinner for two boxes for Clara. Da down with buggy for Clara. Over to Morrisons' after tea about mortgage. Roy and Georgie here in evening. Lovely bright warm day. Sunday March 29 Father down to see Seth Hilborn after tea. A dull day. Inclined to be windy. Monday March 30 Men done chores. Uncle Rich'd (Richard) came here in forenoon. He and father went to town in afternoon (Morrison mortgage). Dull all day. Melville opened a butcher shop at 788 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto. Tuesday March 31 Father done chores. Brock took mother to town. Ross McEwing came with phone message that she was sick - a weak spell. Brock at Tom Brett's sale in afternoon. Father fixing up in yard and trimming spruce trees. A beautiful sunny day. Paper hangers on at Grandma's. Heard frogs in afternoon. Hens selling for $1.05 a piece, cows - 113 to $150 each. Wednesday April 1 Men done chores. Father went to town on Morrison business. Cleaning up grain afternoon. A very dull dark day. Rained a lot at times during day. Melville sent up two new egg cases but only one has arrived. Old Mr. Hambly dies - 95 years old. Thursday April 2 Men done chores, helped load hogs and butchered a pig for us in forenoon. Choring round in afternoon. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Rev Ketterson called, we away. A dirty disagreeable day. Ground white with snow. Snowing again this afternoon, freezing a little at night: roads very muddy. Friday April 3 Men done chores. Cut up pork. Father went to old Mr. Hambly's funeral in afternoon. Mother came home with him. A bright day but cold wind. Saturday April 4 �Men done chores and salted pork. Made sausage. Cleaning grain in afternoon. We three went to town in evening. Got my hat from Irvine's. Heavy snow falls at times. Sunday April 5 Olive, Brock and I drove up to Palmerston to Rube Treleaven's for dinner. Called down to see Lillie Corbitt. A cold morning. A few heavy snow flurries during day. Monday April 6 Men done chores and cleaning up grain. Snowed heavily all day, a soft snow. Tuesday April 7 Men done chores and filled up chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon. Father cleaning pens. Rather mild day. Foggy. Quite muddy- roads soft. Henry Heseltine here in afternoon. Hunting a pig to buy. We cleaning washroom, washed ceiling, walls and wood work. Wednesday April 8 Men done chores. Brock greased shoes. Father cut up and cleaned head and legs. Splitting wood in bush afternoon. A dull cold day. Freezing all day. Olive and mother cleaning kitchen. Clara weighs 111 lbs; Olive 101 lbs Thursday April 9 Men done chores. Cutting splitting wood in bush in forenoon at Horse Show in afternoon. Olive and I went to town in forenoon. Very cold wind. Heavy flurries of snow at times all day. Friday April 10 Men done chores. Cleaned up grist chop. Packed a box of fruit for me and a box of bedding. Quite a fine day - wind rather cold. Thawing. Saturday April 11 Men done chores. Brock went for roller and took a few bags chop, then he took Olive and I to town in afternoon. Olive went to Elora on 4.32 train. Father and mother swept cellar and upstairs. Father up to Joe MacDonald's in evening. Quite fine day at times. Quite a snow storm before dinner - cold. �Sunday April 12 Brock over to Zion church in afternoon. A sunny day, very windy and quite cold. Monday April 13 Men done chores. Brock went for few bags chop. Got bbl. salt and cwt. flour. Men in bush in afternoon. We cleaned stove pipes and polished stove. A very fine sunny day, very calm, much warmer today, freezing at night. Tuesday April 14 Men done chores, straightening up orchard fence, measuring field back of poplars. Brock took case of eggs to town after dinner. Mr. Ketterson here for dinner. He baptized me. A beautiful warm sunny day. Wednesday April 15 Men done chores and laying over bush fence. I met Olive at noon train. She and I up to Roy's after tea. Got 1/2 gal. maple syrup. Beautiful day, quite like spring. Booth's boys here for rooster. Thursday April 16 Men choring and fencing round bush. Mother went to town and Miss Duncan came out with her. A beautiful sunny day. Warm. Olive & I cleaned dining room. Friday April 17 Men choring and finished fence round bush. Mother and Miss Duncan over to MacIsaac's in forenoon. I took Miss. Duncan to town after dinner. Lizzie Hilborn here. Joe McDonald crated machine. A beautiful warm day. Saturday April 18 Men done chores and finished fixing fence round the bush. Father at town in afternoon. Got Paddy shod. Olive and Brock went to town after tea. Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Thomson came up in car and took my cake down to ice it. A beautiful warm day. Few drops of rain in forenoon. Dan Mitchell called. Brock driving colt. �Sunday April 19 Home all day. Quite a shower of rain during forenoon. Heavy gusts of wind in afternoon. Had to tie windmill wheel as a rod was bent. Dull and dark all day. Monday April 20 Father went for Roy to fix windmill. Done chores. Brock went for chairs in afternoon. I went for Melville at evening train. Father plants onions and done other odd jobs. Not a very bright day. Little frost at night. Tuesday April 21 Men done chores, cleaning pens and hen house. Father went to town after tea for my flowers. Mother went down for Grandma in forenoon. Melville went over to Hilborn's in forenoon. Walt and Maria here in evening. Dull and dark. Started to rain at night. Got a present from Mary, Betty, Cara White and Walt. Wednesday April 22 Men done chores. Da took Clara's trunk to station and brought out Joe Chambers. Brock down to meet Miss Duncan. Clara married at 1.15. Livery rigs brought out people from noon train and took them back to four train. Forty four here. Nice bright day but rather cool wind towards evening. Joe and Sarah took Paddy and went over to Uncle Sam's. Wm. Brimblesaub buried - 83 years old. Thursday April 23 Men done chores. Then Brock and Da took down 3 boxes for Clara also 1 bbl potatoes and her sewing machine. Joe and Sarah came back for dinner. Brock took down cream can and chairs after dinner. Da choring and took Joe and Sarah down to seven train. Sarah 8 yrs. old. Lovely bright day. Friday April 24 Da choring and taking out fence posts in cow lane. Brock rolled 6 ac of new seeds back of poplars and rolling on other place after dinner. Da down to Drayton in afternoon with egg case and took dishes back to Lunz's. I up to Roy's with knives. Fine warm day but a little windy. On the land for the first. �Saturday April 25 Da and Brock done chores in morning. Brock to town after dinner with chop. Da taking out the old fence posts in cow lane. Then Da down to town at night to pay Dane Johnston and see if there was any letter from Clara. Sunday April 26 Alone all day. Brock and I went for a drive after tea. Dull day but not cold. Monday April 27 Done chores. Brock rolling in corner field. Da taking down old fence in cow lane. Da to Drayton at night. Paid Mr. Johnston $9.00 for livery rigs. Fine day. Weigh 100 lbs. Tuesday April 28 Da choring in forenoon and fixed box stall for calves. Dug over garden patch at house and planted dahlias in afternoon. Brock rolled first field and the one at windmill on other place. He and I to town at night for Clara's letter. Very hot day. Thunder and lightening after tea and rained off and on through night. Wednesday April 29 Da and Brock done chores. Digging post holes in afternoon. Dull day. Very heavy mist and raining at times. Da to town in forenoon to get crowbar welded. Thursday April 30 Men done chores and setting posts. Hookie over for wire to put in silo. Ma down for dinner with Grandma. Jimmy Ritch very sick. I over to Hilborn's after tea with some wedding cake. Fine day but cool wind. Heavy frost at night. Brock up to Harry's in evg. Friday May 1 Men done chores. Da shaving off posts and filling around them. Back to town in morning with team for wire for fence. After dinner building rail fence from gate down to corner of barn. Lovely bright day but cool wind. Saturday May 2 �Men done chores. Drawing some rails from bush and built fence at fast of orchard. Brock and I to town at night. Lovely warm bright day. Sunday May 3 At home all day. Fine but dull at times. Monday May 4 Men done chores in morning. Then Da discing and Brock cultivating on other side of orchard. A dull morning, cleared a little but came on rain about four in afternoon. Some thunder but didn't rain much. Da filled post holes after supper. Vey backward for seeding but a good growth. Tuesday May 5 Da done chores. Brock took case of eggs down to town. Da discing on sod back of poplars and Brock cultivating on flax ground. Jimmy Ritch died this morning. Ma and Da down in evening to Ritchs' Wednesday May 6 Done chores. Then Brock harrowing and Da showing on the other side of orchard. Brock cultivating on sod until dinner. Looking like rain so he harrowed what was sown after dinner. Da disced calf pasture, sowed & harrowed it. Then working on ground back of poplars, sowing and discing. Very dull at times with a sprinkle of rain. A little shower about seven. Heavy dew. Thursday May 7 Done chores. Finished sowing and harrowing sod back of poplrs. Then working field on other place at road. Discing and cultivating. Had Martha hitched up for first this afternoon. Mr. Brandon here with trees and currant bushes. Harry here for seed barley. Ma and I went to town in forenoon and at Jimmy Ritch's funeral after dinner. Fine day. Cloudy at times and cooler. Friday May 8 Men done chores. Brock finished cultivating and harrowed field on other place. Da sowed it. Then cultivated and sowed field back of driving house. Worked three horses on cultivator. �Fine day but not very night. Joe, Cecil and Russel Booth here at night for three settings of eggs. Saturday May 9 Da done chores and Brock harrowed field behind driving house on the other place. Then both back working back in third field. Brock cultivating and harrowing. Da discing and sowing. Brock and I to town in evening. Fine day, bright and warm. Sunday May 10 Brock and I to church at Drayton in evening. Dull day. A few drops of rain in afternoon. Monday May 11 Done chores. Working on other place, finished sowing and harrowing third field then Da went back and started to disc in 14 ac field. Fine day but cold wind. Tuesday May 12 Done chores. Cultivating and discing in back 14 ac field in forenoon. Picking over potatoes in root house in afternoon. Dull forenoon came on a drizzling rain about eleven. Rained hard in afternoon a little hail also. Cleared up in evening. Wednesday May 13 Da done chores and discing in back 14 ac. Brock went to town with chop and got team shod in front. He cultivating in afternoon in 14 acs. Fine day but cool and not very bright. Thursday May 14 Done chores. Da sowed 14 ac field on other place and Brock harrowed it twice. Fine cool day. Ma down to Grandma's for dinner. Friday May 15 Done chores. Working on flax and root ground cultivating and sowing. Fine cool day with frosts at night. Uncle Rich’d called in at noon. Saturday May 16 �Done chores. Cultivating and sowing on flax ground also harrowing. Sowed and harrowed patch back of driving house. Elwin got a load of hay. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day. Sunday May 17 Brock and I to church at Drayton in evening. Da took a walk up to Harry's in afternoon. Put young cattle in bush. Monday May 18 Done chores, discing and cultivating on root ground next Jack's. Roy and Elwin here in afternoon helping draw out manure on barley ground. Da planted early potatoes after tea. Ma took down cream can and egg case and brought Grandma out. Lovely warm day. Tuesday May 19 Done chores. Then working next ditch. Cultivating and harrowing and sowed barley. After dinner fixing fence on other place. Mr. Chasenberg here in evening. Men put up wire fence in cow lane. Fine warm day. Wednesday May 20 Done chores. Da working on mangel ground next Jack's. Brock rolling on other place. Ma and Grandma at cemetry in forenoon and took her home after dinner. Put milking cows out to grass at noon for the first. Very hot day. 90 degrees in shade at noon. Thursday May 21 Done chores. Da working on mangel ground and sowed them after dinner. Brock rolling on other place. Fine warm day. Friday May 22 Done chores. Brock rolling on other place and started to roll patch behind driving house but came on rain about 10 o'clock. Da ploughing for turnips until rain started. Brock met Clara and Melville at noon train. Quite a heavy rain but cleared up in afternoon. Cool in evening. Saturday May 23 �Done chores and working on turnip ground. Melville over at Hilborns for dinner. Then we three to town in afternoon. Brock to town at night. Planted some garden stuff after supper. Fine day. Cloudy at times and a little dull. Sunday may 24 Brock and Melville down to Will Lowes to see their horses in morning. Home the rest of day. Dull day and started to rain about five o'clock. Monday May 25 Done chores. Da down to Mossers in morning for cabbage plants, after dinner planted rest of garden and brought a load of poles from bush. Dr. Clara and I to town in morning. Brock and we three down after dinner to sports and concert. Rained very hard in morning,. Cleared about ten and was quite hot. Tuesday May 26 Done chores. Brock rolling back of poplars. Da getting ground ready for potatoes. Planting them after dinner. Dr. to town in morning. Fine day but very hot looking like thunder storm tonight. Wednesday May 27 Men drawing out manure for turnips. Doc to town in morning. Brock took Clara and he to 1.30 train after dinner. Put little calves out in orchard after supper. Thunder storm about 10 o'clock, then cleared off but quite warm. Thursday Mat 28 Finished drawing out manure in forenoon. Then ploughing it in this afternoon for turnips. Jack Walker here in evening. Fine bright day, warm. Friday May 29 Working on turnip ground, ploughing and harrowing. Ma took down egg case and a cream can. Had dinner with grandma. Fellow here inspecting bees. Fine day but very warm. Came up a thunder storm about eight - high wind but not a great deal of wind. Saturday May 30 �Da disced rape ground this forenoon. Brock took out a load of chop. Washed sheep after dinner and Da sowed corn before supper. Brock to town at night. A lovely day. Not too hot. Sunday May 31 Home all day. Mr. Brady here for dinner and tea. Fine day but cloudy at times. Monday June 1 Da discing and Brock cultivating on rape ground this forenoon on other place. Brock cultivating after dinner and Da and Ike McIsaac over to see about line fence on the Duncan estate. Cecil and Joe Booth over for more eggs. Lovely bright, cool day. I weigh 98 lbs. Wednesday Tuesday June 2 Da went over to see about the Duncan line fence. Ike could not go. Brock took down eight bags of potatoes got $1.25 per bag at D. Pollacks. In afternoon cut lawn and raked up grass. Da over after tea to set up stakes for fence. Raymond boys building it. Fine day. Tuesday Wednesday June 3 Da and Brock working on rape ground on the other place morning, and on the turnip ground in afternoon. Fine day with cool breeze. Thursday June 4 Men choring and cleaning hen pens in forenoon. After dinner sharpening stakes in old orchard. Mr. Riddals here also Jack Raymond about line fence. Da over at night to measure it again. Brock to town to see if buggy shaft came. Rained through night and some in forenoon. Cleared after dinner. Lily has twin calves. Friday June 5 Men cutting stakes in old orchard. Ma to Drayton in forenoon. Fine day. Cool at night. Saturday June 6 Brock working on turnip ground. Da sheared 21 sheep. Brock and I to town at night. Fine warm day. �Sunday June 7 Ma and Da at Mrs. Thompson Walton's funeral. She was buried from Ike Walton's. Very warm, some heavy thunder storms going around, We had very little rain. Monday June 8 Da over seeing about line fence between Duncan and Riddals in forenoon. Brock burning worms' nests in orchard and choring around. After dinner working in old orchard on other place. Georgie and Mary here for a little while in afternoon. A terrible hot day. Tuesday June 9 Clearing and picking up round old house and orchard. Brock took down cream can and egg case this forenoon. A very warm day but more breeze than yesterday. Brock down to Jack Walkers in evening. Ross is having a well drilled. Wednesday June 10 Working in old orchard on other place taking down old house. Brock to town at night. Very warm day. Thursday June 11 Taking out lilacs and levelling foundation of old house. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. Jack Raymond here in evg. Warm day, looking like rain. Friday June 12 Brock took down wool to Noecker Bros. Got 25 cents lb. It came to $37.50. Da ploughing turnip ground. Both ploughing after dinner,. Misty in morning but cleared up by noon. Saturday June 13 Finished ploughing and rolled turnip ground. Da scuffled mangals after dinner and dipped lambs. Brock and I to train at night. Clara came up on night train. Did not know she was coming. Fine day and warm. Sunday June 14 Brock, Clara and I down to Methodist church in evening. Fine cool day. �Monday June 15 Sharpening stakes in old orchard. Fixing fence on other place in afternoon. Clara and I to town. Fine day but cool wind. Got cloudy in evening and we had a little hail. Ross Walker and Elwin here to see about hay. Tuesday June 16 Fixing fences on other place. Clara, Brock and I down to Mr. Henderson's in evening. Fine day but cool wind. Frost at night. Wednesday June 17 Da and Brock ploughing on summer fallow on other place. Elwin and Roy here in forenoon for a load of hay. Fine day, cool breeze. Thursday June 18 Da and Brock working on summer fallow on other place. Ma to Drayton in forenoon. Clara and I over to Hilborns after tea. Had drove us home. Harry here in evening. Warm day looking like rain. Friday June 19 Da and Brock went back to plough but came on rain about nine. Rained hard until noon. Cleared up and was cool. Da & Brock back ploughing after dinner. Saturday June 20 Brock to town with chop in forenoon. Da setting up turnip drills. Sowing them after dinner. Brock brought over a load of light wood from old orchard and choring. We three to town at night. Fine day. Very heavy frost last night. Everything frozen. Planted some more gardens seeds this afternoon. Came on rain about nine o'clock,. Raining off and on all night. Sunday June 21 Brock over to Zion in afternoon. Dull day, misting and raining. Monday June 22 �Men choring and Brock took down cream can in morning. After dinner Da down to nomination and got Carrie shod. Brock and I took Clara to 4.30 train. Misty morning but came out warm after dinner. Tuesday June 23 Men started to do roadwork. Put on two teams. Elmer Morrison driving in afternoon. Brock and I down for mail in evg. Very warm day looking like rain. Wednesday June 24 Men doing roadwork. Elmer driving team and Da in pit. Elwin here in evening to get Brock to help him cement stables on Friday. Chester Walker and Minnie Christian married. Thunderstorm in the night and a severe one this forenoon. Very windy in afternoon. Cooler at night. Thursday June 25 Da and Brock finished the roadwork and brought home one load of gravel, and cut the lawn in forenoon. Hoeing mangals in afternoon. Ma down and had dinner with Grandma. Fine day and lovely night. Friday June 26 Da shovelling gravel for Harry's beat. Brock helping Elwin cement his stables Fine day but not very bright. Saturday June 27 Da shovelling gravel for Harry's beat. Brock hoeing mangals. Heavy shower at noon. Very cloudy and dark like rain strong east wind. Thunder and lightening after tea and some rain about nine. Brock and I to town at night. Sunday June 28 Home all day. Cloudy and showers of rain at times. Monday June 29 Beautiful fine day. Misty and rain off & on all day. Robt went over to vote and got tomatoe plants at Roys. Brock choring round all day and went down town to hear the returns of �election. Whitney Government returned by big majority. Chambers (con) elected over McEwing by 153. Tuesday June 30 Beautiful bright day. Brock took Olive to train to go to Toronto to Clara's for 8 or ten days. Robt. & Brock working at roots hoeing and scuffling corn, potatoes and mangals all day. I went down for Mother aft five. Wednesday July 1 Bright morning but got dull and misty at evening. Brock went to Alma garden party. Robt. & Brock working among corn & potatoes all day. Thursday July 2 Robt took can of cream down town and cutting thistles forenoon. Brock cultivating on summer fallow all day. Robt cutting thistles aft five. Friday July 3 Fine day. Robt & Brock cutting thistles all day on other place. Hived a swarm of bees at noon. Saturday July 4 Very fine day. Robt & Brock finished cutting thistles on the other place. Hived a swarm of bees at noon. I took Mother home forenoon. Sunday July 5 Brock to church at Drayton in evening. Da over at Wm. Lowery's and Arthur Booth and Maggie here. Fine day. Monday July 6 Da choring and cleaning pens. Brock down with chop in forenoon and got horses shod. Changing bees into new hives. Very hot day. Tuesday July 7 �Choring and extracting honey and melting wax. Very hot day. Brock at Methodist garden party at E.G Henry's. Nice shower in night, Wednesday July 8 Brock cultivating on rape ground. Da cutting thistles and took cream can down about eleven. Brought home cherries. 4 bxs for us and 2 for Mc Issacs. Brock to town for rape seed. Fine day. Nice breeze. Thursday July 9 Brock working on rape ground Da helping with cherries. Ma and Da to Drayton in evening. Friday July 10 Brock rolling rape ground and Da sowing it. Finished after dinner and harrowed it. Brock cut lawn and brought two loads of wood from old orchard. I came home from Toronto. Bob Watt brought Hazel and I up in car and had tea. Fine warm day. Saturday July 11 Da and Brock hoeing mangals and Da scuffling corn after dinner. Brock cleaning pens after noon. Fine day but warm. Brock and I to town at night. Sunday July 12 Brock and I took Hazel down to Hambly's after tea. Quite a shower after dinner. Cleared up after tea. Monday July 13 Da scuffling corn and turnips in forenoon, came on a shower in morning. Finished scuffling and hoeing in afternoon. Celebration in Arthur. Roy here in evg. Cleared up in afternoon but looking like rain at night. Tuesday July 14 Da to town with cream can. Brock helping Elwin and Roy cement. Hoeing turnips in afternoon. Hot day came on a very heavy splash of rain at milking time. Wednesday July 15 �Da and Brock hoeing and scuffling turnips. Harry got seed drill to sow rape. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. A very hot day. Thursday July 16 Da scuffling mangals and turnips in morning and Brock to town with hogs. Both hoeing afternoon. I down at Ross McEwing's for tea. Brock drove down after. Da to Drayton at night. Very hot. Friday July 17 Finished hoeing roots in morning. Brock took cream can to town. Put paris green on potatoes and hoed them in afternoon. Mr. Fielding called. Da to Rothsay at night for mower knife. Warm in morning but got cloudy and a little shower. Much cooler after dinner with a nice breeze. Brock 21 yrs old. Got deed of Marshall place from Da and Ma. Saturday July 18 Started haying, cutting little patches of hay and raking & putting it up. Brock and I to town at night. Much cooler and cloudy. Came on a little shower of rain about five. Sunday July 19 Mr. Bready here for dinner and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson brought J.J. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Aitcheson out after tea. J.J. Davis moved to Alma and up to Drayton for over Sunday. Lovely cool day. Brock to church at night. Monday July 20 Brock cutting hay in field back of little orchard. Da scuffled potatoes, corn and turnips in morning,. Raking and putting up hay afternoon and evening. Fine day. Tuesday July 21 Brock cut field back of poplars in morning. Da raking and putting up on other place. Raking and both putting up what Brock cut in afternoon and evening. Ma took cream can and had dinner with Grandma, Fine day. Quite a breeze all day. Wednesday July 22 �Men drew in hay from other place. Mrs. Bready and Mrs. McConnell here for dinner. Da to town at night for fruit and to get mower knives mended. Very hot day - looking like rain. Thursday July 23 Drew in one load hay before rain came on. Rained quite hard in morning. Brock took chop after dinner and brought berries. Da ploughed calf pasture and sowed and harrowed it after tea. Brock up to Will Philps. Cleaned up in afternoon but hot and close. Friday July 24 Men choring and grinding mower knives in morning. Fixing fence on other place in afternoon. Brock up to W. Philps after tea with cow. Dull misty day. Came out hot in afternoon but not drying much. We did 2 crates of berries and 1 basket of cherries. Saturday July 25 Brock cutting in corner field. Then drawing in hay back of poplars. Raked and put up what Brock had cut in morning. Brock and I to town at night. Fine warm day. Sunday July 26 Dr. McGregor here for dinner and tea. Brock and Ma down to Grandma's in evening. Fine day, quite windy in afternoon. Monday July 27 Brock cut some more in corner field. Raked and put it up. They drew in what was cut on Saturday in morning, put it in driving house. Dull in morning and a very little sprinkle of rain. Tuesday July 28 Started to cut in corner field and knife broke. Brock took them down also pitman to get fixed. Then finished cutting field after dinner and cut piece back of poplars. Da raking and putting up. Fine cool day. Wednesday July 29 �Put up corner field, raked and put up piece back of poplars. Da down to get Mr. Mosser to help tomorrow. Ed. English & Mrs. English, Wilmott and Mrs, Drewry here in evening with car. Ed. drove it all the way from Brandon. Ma down and had dinner with Grandma. Fine day. Thursday July 30 Drawing in corner field. Mr.Mosser helping. Then Ike McIssac and his man over helping in afternoon. Finished haying. Drew in from back of poplars also. Fine day. Friday July 31 Da and Brock fixing fence to let cows into corner field. Brock cut lawn and Da greened potatoes in afternoon. Fine day and warm. Saturday August 1 Brock to town for barrel of sugar. $5 cwt in forenoon. Da scuffled turnips. Choring in afternoon. Brock met Clara and Melville on night train. He down in evening again. Fine warm day. Sunday August 2 Clara, Melville and I over to Hilborns in afternoon. Little shower of rain round noon, cleared up and was nice night. Monday August 3 Da and Brock cleaned out well back at bush in forenoon. Da greened potatoes in afternoon. Brock, Melville, Clara and I at town. (Civic holiday) Da and Ike to town at night to see Miss Duncan. Mrs. McIssac stayed here. Fine day. Tuesday August 4 Da and Brock hoeing corn. Clara took Melville to station. He gone to Chatsworth to look at business. Miss Duncan, Mr. Henderson & Janet here for dinner. Wednesday August 5 Men finished hoeing corn and started turnips. Clara and I to town in afternoon with eggs and cream can. Fine day but very hot. �Thursday August 6 Hoeing turnips. Melville came home on morning train. Ma down for dinner with grandma. Brock and I over to concert in Arthur at night. Fine but very hot. Friday August 7 Finished hoeing turnips this morning. Brock down helping Issac Hilborn raise shed after dinner. Da took Melville and Clara to 1.30 train. Then hoeing mangals. Fine day but very hot. Saturday August 8 Men choring, sharpened binder knives and cleaned up chop. Brock down afternoon with grist. Got 60 lbs twine. Brock down at night again. Da brought young cattle up from bush and gave them drink in shed. Very hot and dry. Sunday August 9 Brock and I to church in Drayton at night. Terrible hot day. Monday August 10 Very dull looking like rain. Men went for binder but rain came on then about 3 o/c went for binder and cut a few rounds of barley. (Started harvest) A little rain at milking time. Sarah Hilborn here for tea. Brock & Olive took her home and Olive was talking to Clara over phone about packing up for Chatsworth. Tuesday August 11 Brock took Olive to train for Toronto and he got Bill shod - home about ten and finished barley and went back behind poplars and started to cut there. Robt. shocking all day one of his toes very sore. Very fine day. Wednesday August 12 Brock cutting grain all day behind the poplars finished up at milking time. Robt. shocking up all day. Both very sore.Brock and I went to town at night. Beautiful day. I washed. Thursday August 13 �Robt. & Brock finished shocking barley & oats behind the poplars. & Brock went down and fixed the low windmill. Then hitched to the binder and went to cut oats out by the roots & was chased in with a heavy shower at noon. Both wet through. Afternoon choring and grinding the binder knife. Robt at town at night. Friday August 14 Brock cutting oats by the roots forenoon finished the oats and went over on the other place to cut oats cutting all afternoon. Breezy and fine. Robt. shocking. Saturday August 15 Brock cutting oats on the other place. Da shocking. Brock met Clara and I at night train. Then he went back to town.. Ma down in afternoon. Fine day. Sunday August 16 Home all day. Gerald here in afternoon and for tea. Dull day. Very heavy rain in afternoon. Monday August 17 Brock cutting on other place. Da shocking all day and after supper. Clara and I to town in morning. Warm day, looking like rain at night. Tuesday August 18 Fixed up gap and picked wild plums. Da up to Uncle Rich’d about cheque for Aunt Catty then on to Drayton. Brock cleaning pens and choring. Thunder and lightening in night and heavy shower towards morning. Dull day with little showers at times. Warm & close. Wednesday August 19 Men choring and knocked down stone wall in shed and boarding it up.Uncle Will and Grandma here for dinner. Clara took them home after dinner. Brock to town at night. Little shower about noon came out very hot in afternoon. Thursday August 20 Men choring. Da to town afternoon. A very heavy train. Rained all forenoon and until about two o'clock, then cleared up towards evening. �Friday August 21 Brock and Da finished boarding up shed in forenoon. Then cutting oats on other place and shocking after dinner. Fine day. Rather cool and cloudy. Heavy thunder in night. Saturday August 22 Da and Brock finished cutting and shocking oats on other place and put away binder in forenoon. Drew in the 2 ac. of barley beside driving house in afternoon. Ma down for dinner with grandma. We three to town at night. Fine day but hot. Sunday August 23 C.H. Thompson and family here in afternoon and for tea. Issac McIssac called in to say some one had been tampering with line fence between Riddals' and Duncan's. Brock to church in Drayton. Fine day, warm and high wind in afternoon. Monday August 24 Da and Brock drawing in oats from other place. Lovely day - fine and cool. Tuesday August 25 Drawing in all day from the other place. Clara to town in morning. Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Gaynor and Rex here in afternoon and for tea. Mr. Henderson came after them. Very fine day. Wednesday August 26 Drawing in all day from other place. Fine day. Elwin in to pay for hay $20.00 Thursday August 27 Drew in rest of oats from other place. Then drawing in barley back of poplars. Ike McIssac and his man helping in afternoon. Clara and I to town in morning. Fine day a little cloudy at times. Friday August 28 Finished harvest about thee o'clock. Roy, Elwin, Gerald and Harry here helping. Brock took home Ike's wagon and Da pulled peas. Drew them in after tea. Ma to town in afternoon. �Clara and I over to Hilborns in evening. She talking to Melville over phone. Fine day but looking like rain. Saturday August 29 Men choring and cleaning pens. Brock took down a grist in afternoon and got horses shod. Da choring and fixing gaps in afternoon. Very misty and raining at times all morning. Little shower after dinner. Brock to town at night. Sunday August 30 Clara, Brock and I up to Uncle Rich’d in afternoon, at Rothsay church at night. Brock at Harry's in forenoon. Fine day, rather cool and cloudy. Da to McIssac's in forenoon with car. Monday August 31 Da left this morning about twenty minutes to nine to take "Billy" to Chatsworth 50 mls. Drove him in cart. Brock to town in morning for wire and fixing line fence after dinner. Clara and I over to Elwin's for crab apples in aft. Fine in morning, a little shower about two o'clock. Very heavy storms went round between four and six. Tuesday September 1 Brock went back to fix line fence in morning but came on rain about ten so came up choring and cleaning pens. Brock to town at night for mail. Clara & I over to Hilborns. She talking to Melville. Da got to Chatsworth this morning about ten o'clock. A terrible rainy day. Cleared about four. Wednesday September 2 Brock back fixing line fence. Ma took Clara and I to train. Going to Chatsworth. Brock working at fence afternoon,. Robert came home on the four. Fine afternoon. Thursday September 3 Robt. & Brock fixing fence on the other place all day. One heavy shower aft. Friday September 4 �Robt & Brock back on the other place filling up an old well. Then choring round in the evening. Showery. I went to town with Clara and washed for Mother. Saturday September 5 Robt & Brock drawing up wood from the bush to fill the wood house all day, Very fine. Sunday September 6 At home all day. Old Mrs. Samis & Myrtle & baby and Maria here for an hour. Brock went to church at Drayton. Rain and cool. Monday September 7 Robt & Brock drawing up wood all day. Misting and very cloudy. Tuesday September 8 Robt & Brock finished drawing wood, filled wood house and two loads over. Then drew up some threshing wood. Cloudy but bright at times. Wednesday September 9 Robt & Brock at Jack's threshing forenoon. Both men started to cut corn. Brock working till three then went to Jas Morrison to thresh. Fine day. Thursday September 10 Brock at Morrisons threshing till eleven then went out to cut corn till noon. Robt cutting all day. Brock gone. I Hilborns to thresh afternoon. Took Lilly. Friday September 11 Robt & Brock finished cutting corn. Cutting all day. Looking like rain. Saturday September 12 Robt & Brock drawing up threshing wood forenoon and in the aft drawing the saw log together in the bush and cleaning up calf and pig pens. I went down town aft. Beautiful day. �Sunday September 13 Beautiful day. Mr. and Mrs Jack Ritch here for dinner & tea. All at home all day. Brock's cold some better. Monday September 14 Beautiful day. Men started to plough this side of the roots. Brock took c-can to town forenoon. Ploughing aft. Tuesday September 15 Da and Brock ploughing on other place next on alfalfa ground. I came home from Chatsworth on 4.30 train and walked out. Fine day but warm. Wednesday September 16 Da and Brock ploughing on other place. Brock and I to town at night. Ma has very bad cold. Very warm day and flies bad on horses, little frost at night. Thursday September 17 Da and Brock ploughing on other place. Da finished in afternoon and Brock took down a load of chop. Terrible hot day and very calm. Flies bad on horses. Friday September 18 Da and Brock ploughing back of low driving house. Very warm calm day. Brock and I down to concert in aid of relief fund given by Women's Institute. Saturday September 19 Finished ploughing back of driving house about eleven. Brock took down cream can and Da back to see if cattle had water. Fixing horses' stalls in afternoon. I up to Uncle Rich’d for Rosalie. Brock and Ma to town at night. Very hot weather and so calm. Windmill hasn't pumped for three days. Sunday September 20 Rosalie and I to church in Rothsay in morning. Brock to church in Drayton at night. Very warm but breeze enough to run windmill. Carried water for horses and pigs this morning �Monday September 21 Da and Brock fixing horse stalls. Rosalie and I over to Hilborns in evening. Hot day but a little breeze. Tuesday September 22 Da discing and Brock harrowing alfalfa ground. Then Da discing on other side of orchard on this place after dinner. Ma to Drayton in morning. Willie Elliott buried this afternoon, Rosalie and I at McEwings in evening. Very warm day. Came up terrible wind storm about five. Also thunder & lightening and a little rain. Wednesday September 23 Men choring, cleaning pens and Da flailing peas. Fanned up peas after dinner. Raining in morning but cleared towards noon, but very dull and cooler at night. Rosalie & I up to Chester Walkers' and at school. Mr. and Mrs. Hambly and Tess Wallace here for tea and until about nine o'clock. Thursday September 24 Da discing and Brock finished harrowing in field on other side of orchard, then went back to plough on other place before dinner. Ploughing in afternoon. Rosalie and I to town in afternoon and we three up to Roy's at night. Quite bright at times but cool. Friday September 25 Brock went down for Jack Duckering in morning with team. Fixing windmill pumps all day. Da took him home at night. I took Rosalie to morning train and brought Grandma out. Dull and real cold wind. Will freeze tonight. Brock down to town in afternoon for check value. Saturday September 26 Da ploughing on other place. Brock took pig up to Ike Walton's and brought in a load of corn then went back to plough. Ploughing in afternoon. Ma took Grandma home after dinner. Rather dull at times. Quite cool wind. Frost last night. Da saw flock of snowbirds today. Brock to town at night. Sunday September 27 �Da over to Wilmott's in afternoon. Fine cool and a little cloudy. Heavy frost tonight. Monday September 28 Da ploughing on other place all day. Brock cultivating alfalfa ground and behind old driving house. Took Lily after supper. Lovely day quite warm. Tuesday September 29 Da ploughing on other place. Brock harrowed alfalfa ground and behind old driving house in forenoon.Cultivated ground other side of orchard after dinner. Ma to Drayton in afternoon. Divided sheep at noon. Fine day but looking like rain. Harry Jones here for on hour in afternoon. Wednesday September 30 Brock harrowed piece on other side of orchard. Da ploughing all day on other place. Brock and I to Drayton show in afternoon and to concert at night. Put sheep over on other place on rape. Cloudy in morning but brightened up and was a lovely day. Frost at night. Thursday October 1 Brock took down a few bags of chop and one pig to ship in forenoon. Da ploughing all day on other place and also Brock in afternoon. Lovely bright day. Paid O.B. Henry for twine, oc $21.24 Friday October 2 Da and Brock finished ploughing in back field on other place. Very fine day. Warm and calm, flies bad on horses. Saturday October 3 Ploughed out potatoes and picked them up. Good crop and large ones. Brock and I to town at night. A beautiful day. Very warm and calm. Sunday October 4 Brock to church in Drayton at night. Da up to Harry's. Beautiful day warm and a little breeze about noon. Had to carry water for horses and pigs. Was so calm mill would not pump. �Monday October 5 Brock picked snow apples in forenoon. Got 2 bbls off tree at old house. Da opened out alfalfa ground and harrowed potatoes. After dinner Brock & he bagged up 5 sacs potatoes for Giffens, finished picked up potatoes and apples and burned roots. A lovely day and warm. A little breeze in night. Tuesday October 6 Da and Brock ploughing on alfalfa ground. Da brought Mary and her calf from the other place after supper. Fine day but not so bright - warm and a little breeze. Wednesday October 7 Da and Brock finished ploughing alfalfa ground about three, then topping mangels until milking time. Ma and I to town in afternoon. She stayed all night with Grandma. Fine day and very warm. Mamie Maxwell married today. Thursday October 8 Da and Brock topping and drawing in mangels, eleven loads. I went to town in afternoon for Ma. Very warm day. Heavy showers going round in afternoon. A few drops here after supper. Friday October 9 Da and Brock drawing mangels in forenoon and got one load after dinner. Then came on a heavy shower. Cleaning pens and throwing back mangels rest of afternoon. Drew 5 loads. Misty morning and showery in afternoon. Saturday October 10 Da & Brock choring. Da lifted dahlias and cleaned up little patch in forenoon. Brock took Ma to noon train. She gone to Chatsworth. Da topping mangels after dinner and when Brock came back about three drew in the last two loads. Just finished when a very heavy rain came on. Rained hard in night and misty in morning. 18 loads mangels. Brock to town at night. Sunday October 11 �Da up to Harry's in forenoon. Harry came back with him for dinner. Rained hard at times in night. Dull and a cool wind. Brightened a little towards evening. Monday October 12 (Thanksgiving Day) Da and Brock ploughing in field behind old driving house. Cool and rather dull at times. Da over to Rhomes after supper to see about threshing. Tuesday October 13 Da and Brock ploughing behind old driving house. Da finished after dinner. Ploughed the headlands. Brock took 5 sacs (700 lbs) of potatoes to station to send to Giffens. Da went to Ike's threshing about three o'clock. Dull and cold east wind. Wednesday October 14 Da getting ready to thresh and to town for meat. Brock at Ike's threshing. Got home about five. Machine came here about six (Jack Burtt and Floyd). Georgie here helping me as we expected them for supper. Brock and Floyd to town at night for belt lacing. Dull day but mild. Thursday October 15 Started to thresh this morning but broke a concane so did not do much before ten. Then after dinner broke crank shaft of separator about four so had to shut down. Expect it on night train. Dull and misty but warm. Friday October 16 Brock took out a load of chop in morning. Da dug over tulip bed, cleaned pens and choring. Shaft for separator came at noon, threshing in afternoon. Brock to town at night for meat. Dull day, very heavy mist in morning, almost rain in afternoon. Georgie here in afternoon. Joe McDonald and Jim McKay looking oats for army horses. Da gave 25 bu. Saturday October 17 Threshing in forenoon finished about 2.30. Then went to Roy's. Brock went to Mosser's threshing about ten. I up to help Georgie with the supper. Nice bright day. Sunday October 18 �Brock at church at night. Da walked across fields for mail. Heard John Tindall was found dead in Elora. Fine warm day. Monday October 19 Da at Roy's threshing in forenoon and went to Elwin's after dinner. Brock at Mossers' for an hour or so in morning then at Wilmott's and Watt's for supper. I helping Georgie with dinner and supper.Misty in morning but a nice bright day. Tuesday October 20 Da at Elwin's threshing until noon, Then to town afternoon getting out sale bills. Brock at Burrows threshing. I helping Georgie. Rained some in night, misty morning but a lovely day. John Tindall buried today. Wednesday October 21 Brock to town in morning with chop. Da back opening out at line fence. Both ploughing after dinner. Fine day. Thursday October 22 Da and Brock at Harry's threshing finished about two o'clock. Then drawing in corn. Brock took me to town after tea to a card party at Fox's. Stayed with Grandma. Lovely day and very warm. Friday October 23 Brock took cream can down and brought me home. Then drawing in corn, finished after dinner and went back to plough. Lovely warm day. Saturday October 24 Brock took 25 bu. of oats to Moorefield this forenoon for War fund. Da ploughing back at line fence and both ploughing in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. A little rain in morning but turned colder with frost at night. Sunday October 25 Brock to church at night. Home rest of day. Dull at times and cold wind. �Monday October 26 Da and Brock finished ploughing back at line fence piling up mangels in root house. Then choring and at Jack's threshing in afternoon. I went to meet Ma on four train. She came from Hanover. Went there on Saturday from Joe's. Flurries of snow and very cold wind. Rained this night. Tuesday October 27 Both down to Jack's threshing for a couple of hours in morning. Then drawing out manure. Flurries of snow and real cold. Very heavy frost last night. Wednesday October 28 Drawing out manure all day. Ma to town and had dinner with Grandma. Uncle Rich’d here after dinner. A cold wind with flurries of snow. Thursday October 29 Finished drawing out manure at noon. Cleaning hen house and pens after dinner. A very dirty day. Raining in forenoon and turned to soft snow in afternoon, finer towards night. Friday October 30 Brock took out a load of chop in morning and Da went over to get Ike McIssac to clip Paddy. Both ploughing by line fence after dinner. Rainy at times in morning but finer in afternoon. Rather cold and dirty under foot. Saturday October 31 Topping and drawing in turnips. Got in 24 rows. Brock to town at night. White frost last night. Fine day and quite sunny. Sunday November 1 Brock and I up to English church to hear the new rector, Revd Bough. Brock to church at night in Drayton. Bright morning but started to thunder about noon and got very black. Heavy rain, thunder and lightening also hail in afternoon. Cleared and was rather a fine night. �Monday November 2 Men topping and drawing turnips. Very dull day but nothing falling. Tuesday November 3 Topping turnips in morning and drawing after dinner. Ma and Da to town at night. Very heavy mist and a little rain in morning but wind got up after dinner and it was quite warm and bright. Wednesday November 4 Our Sale. Da and Brock getting cattle and sheep in. Ike McIssac came over about eleven to help. Very high wind in morning and towards noon a splash of rain but fine after dinner but windy. Sale amounted to $1134.00. R.R. Hambly and T.B. Farrell auctioneers. Had 21 for supper. Thursday November 5 Finished drawing turnips had one load after dinner. Then went back to plough next line fence. Mr. Arbuckle here for sheep and Jack Calwell for bees. John McKee called with cheque for cow. Very soft snow falls at times all day. Friday November 6 Ploughing back at line fence. Da went to town with cream can about eleven. Finished back there about half past four. Then came up and started on other side of orchard. Cold wind and rather fine. Paid for roller and R.R. Hambly $10 for conducting sale. Saturday November 7 Ploughing on other side of orchard all day. Brock and I to town at night. I stayed with Madge. Fine day, frost at night. Sunday November 8 Brock came down to English church at night and I came home with him. Dull day and rather cold. Monday November 9 �Took Ebony and Lily this morning ploughing on other side of orchard and on the corn ground. Quite bright at times and cool. Tuesday November 10 Brock took down grist of chop in morning and got horses shod. Da choring and cleaning seeds that were on the barn floor. Drove me up to Roy's about three o'clock then Brock and he brought up young cattle from other place. Very heavy falls of soft snow at times all day. Dirty under foot. Wednesday November 11 Da and Brock killed pig this morning. Brock choring after dinner and Da went to Kennedy's sale and over to Chas. Ager's. Bought a ram lamb and brought it home. Paid $10.00 for it. Heavy falls of soft snow but not very cold. Geo. Short came after his cattle this a.m. Thursday November 12 Da cut up pig in morning. Brock choring. Finished ploughing corn ground in afternoon,. I took Ma down to Grandma's this morning. Dull but cool wind. Friday November 13 Men choring. Da to town in afternoon. Heavy thunder and lightening about six this morning, heavy rain in forenoon. then colder after dinner with flurries of snow. Saturday November 14 Da and Brock ploughing in low orchard. I went to town in afternoon for Ma. Rather bright but strong east wind towards night. Sunday November 15 Home all day. Rained all day. Monday November 16 Da and Brock finished ploughing in low orchard, came up and ploughed calf pasture before dinner. Then ploughing on other place below rape ground. Cold wind with falls of snow stormy night, Seth asking hands to thresh. �Tuesday November 17 Men choring, put in window in root house and nailed up door in shed. A terrible stormy day. Blew all day from the west. Couldn't see the road at times. Wednesday November 18 Brock at Issac Hilborn's threshing. Joe Arbuckle came in morning for his heifer. Da choring and planted tulips in afternoon. I to Drayton in forenoon. Fine day, wind in east, a little stormy towards evening. Thursday November 19 Brock at Hilborn's threshing finished about 4 p.m. Da choring and up to Woodissee's in afternoon for some sacs for oats for Doc. Will Philp here in morning about his lamb. Snow falls at times all day. Friday November 20 Men choring and filling up chop forenoon. Will Philp here for his lamb. Is to pay $12 for him. Brock went with chop afternoon. I took Olive to Drayton. Going from there to Elora for a few days. Clear but cool. Old Mrs. Dowling dead. Saturday November 21 Robt at Old Mrs. Dowling's funeral forenoon. Brock choring and over to McIssac's with Mary. Sifting ashes and choring. Snowing. Sunday November 22 All at home. Brock drove up to see Elwin's fattening cattle. Brock down to church at night. Snowing hard at times. Monday November 23 Men drawing out manure over to the other place all day. Beautiful day. I washed. Tuesday November 24 �Robt choring forenoon. Brock took lambs to Drayton. Sold them to Tucker brought eighty dollars. Robt at Old Mrs. McTavish's funeral buried at Victoria. Brock drawing out manure turning very soft. Wednesday November 25 Robt & Brock choring and finished drawing out manure. Very fine day. I ironed. Snow all going. Brock went to town at night got letter from Clara. Thursday November 26 Robt & Brock choring and started to fan up oats for Doc.Very fine. Snow going, balmy wind. I went to town afternoon.Mr. G. Dickson here and told us to let the dogs loose. Bought a gander @ $8.00 Friday November 27 Da and Brock left about 9.30 a.m. for Arthur. Took over oats and potatoes to send to Doc. Got back about 5.30 p.m. Ma met me at noon train. I came home from Elora. Fine bright day but cool wind. Saturday November 28 Choring and Brock up to Walton's in forenoon with a pig. Put on storm doors after dinner. Went back to plough on other place but it was frozen too hard.Da to town for mail at night. Fine day. Sunday November 29 Home all day. Fine and quite mild looking like rain towards evening. Monday November 30 Choring in forenoon. Then ploughing below rape on other place. Very heavy mist almost rain all day. Calm and very damp & close. Tuesday December 1 Brock took out a load of chop and cream can in morning. Da ploughing. Both ploughing afternoon. Very dull close misty day. �Wednesday December 2 Ploughing on other place all day. Brock and I to town at night. Dull and misty almost rain at times. Very warm close weather. Thursday December 3 Finished ploughing on other place about eleven. Brock for a load of coal in afternoon and Da ploughing down y poplars. Mr. Floth sent a boy over to tell us coal was there. Cooler and no mist. Friday December 4 Da ploughing down by poplars. Brock to town in morning and again in afternoon for a load of coal. Ma down to get her teeth and had dinner with grandma. Frozen quite hard and an east wind. Saturday December 5 Da finished at poplars about eleven. Choring and cleaning pens. Brock up to Woodissee's for some sand for hens. Brock and I to town at night. Rather dull, frozen hard and strong east wind. Sunday December 6 Brock to church in Drayton at night. East wind and cold. Monday December 7 Done chores. Then Brock and Da went back to measure for a line fence between Roy and us. Ma to town in afternoon to see about her teeth. They were hurting. Strong cold east wind, roads frozen hard and are dusty. Tuesday December 8 Done chores then clearing a way for fence through the bush. I to town in afternoon to write invitations for Mrs. Henderson. Cold east wind. Wednesday December 9 �Done chores. Da and Brock working at fence in bush. Brock to town at night. Snowing all day and quite cold. Thursday December 10 Brock took down a load of hogs in ($81.00) morning and a load of chop after dinner. Da working at fence. Mr. Henderson came out for me to help Mrs. Henderson. Bob Gass and Bill Brian came here about four o'clock and stayed for tea. Snowy at times but rather mild. Friday December 11 Da working at fence. Brock choring. Bill Gass and Bill Brian here for dinner. Brock drove Bill Brian to 1.30 train. Then down to Henderson's card party at night and I came home with him. Lovely day. Saturday December 12 Da and Brock working at fence and finished about three. Then Da sifted ashes and Brock choring. He and I down to town at night for Tabby but he was not there. Missed the train in Toronto so came on a freight to Elora and drove up. Got here about 10.45 p.m. Rather mild and soft looking. Sunday December 13 Home all day. Fred here. Mild and a fine snow falling all day. Monday December 14 Men choring. Brock and Tabby up to Rothsay to pay taxes and over to Gass's. A terrible stormy cold day. Tuesday December 15 Men choring, Brock, Tabby and I to town in afternoon with Buddy. Quite stormy and roads filling up with snow. Wednesday December 16 Men choring and cleaned hen house. Brock took Tabby to 1.30 train. Much colder. Storming some in morning and roads getting heavy. �Thursday December 17 Brock choring and Da to town in morning and up to see Uncle Richard and Wendy. Hazeltine in afternoon. Stormy and cold. Friday December 18 Men choring and drawing out manure on rape ground on other place. A little stormy and a real cold wind. Saturday December 19 Men choring and finished drawing out manure about three o'clock. Jim Kirkpatrick here for gander in forenoon. $2.00 Ma and I to town after dinner. She stayed with Grandma. Brock down at night. Nasty soft snow in morning, stormy at times in afternoon but not very cold. Sunday December 20 Brock went to town for Ma after supper. Lovely bright day. Monday December 21 Brock choring and cleaned up some chop. We picked 10 geese. A terrible stormy day but not very frosty. Roads filling up. Tuesday December 22 Men choring. Brock hitched up team and took over a goose to Ike McIssac, but too stormy to go to town. Ike over in afternoon. Uncle Richd and Gerald here also. Terrible stormy day. Only a couple of cutters on the road. Sideroad full. Colder. Started to take off plaster in old house. Wednesday December 23 Brock took down a load fo chop and the geese in morning. Took geese to Lunz $9.02 also took cream can. Da sifted ashes in afternoon and Jack McIssac brought a quarter of beef $12.50. Harry here in the evening. Fine in morning but very stormy in afternoon and cold. Thursday December 24 �Men done chores. Then Da went to town and got home about 2 o'clock. Ma, Brock and I down in afternoon. Da and Brock down at night to meet Clara and Doc. Train about an hour late. Fine day and not too cold but much colder after supper. Friday December 25 Clara and Melville drove down in morning to see Grandma. Harry here in evening. A beautiful day. Saturday December 26 Da and Brock took Clara and Doc to 9.45 a.m. train. Then done chores. Da sifted ashes and cut up beef after dinner. Robt Lawless called. Brock and I down to skate at night. Quite frosty but fine. Sunday December 27 Home all day. Not very bright and drifting. Monday December 28 Men done chores. Brock took down cream can. Da sifted ashes after dinner. Milder and not very bright. Tuesday December 29 Men done chores then taking off plaster in old house. Brock and I down to R.R. Hambly's in evening to card party. Stormy at times. Milder towards evening and raining after tea but turning colder again. Brock took down a load of chop after dinner. Horses crowded. Wednesday December 30 Men done chores and taking off plaster. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's in afternoon. Heard Alva Armstrong died in the west last night - pneumonia. Very stormy at times all day, fine night. Thursday December 31 Men done chores. Taking off plaster in old house. Milton Hambly and Tess Wallace out for tea. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. �Memorandum Rec’d Paid Jan. 13 Beef hide to Cummings 5.10 “ 13 1 cwt Five Roses flours. Gibs. 2.85 “ 22 1 pr. rubbers, long tops from Hephey (to pay) 4.00 Feb. 5 11 hogs to Tucker, 2700 lbs @ $9.00 a cut 243.00 “ “ Gave H. Heseltine $200.00 + $30.00 Feb. 28 Sold 2 cows $1.25, Deposited $100.xx for me. 125.00 “ “ 1 cwt. Purity flour from Noeckers 2.80 Mar. 3 Paid $11.00 to Wooddisse Bros. 11.00 “ 9 Bot sewing-machine from J. MacDonald Raymond chain-lift round-corners 80.00 " 17 Paid $8.00 to Will Philp 8.00 Apr. 4 My hat from Irvine’s $6.75 + $2.00 6.75 “ “ Wedding invitations and printing (Mr.Carane) 4.15 “ “ “ “ “ “ 4.15 4.15 “ “ Paid Irvine for millinery 8.50 8.50 “ “ " for suit 21.50 21.50 “ “ Father paid for sewing machine 30.00 30.00 �“ “ Subscription to Nuuos 1.40 “ 13 1 bbl. salt from Gibs 1.35 “ 13 1 cwt flour Five Roses 3.10 “ 21 Fruit from Benson Bros 4.05 Flowers 3.00 Livery 9.00 June 12 Got bag of flour at Noeckers $2.90 July 16 Sold 7 pigs weight 1720 lbs @ $8.40 “ 23 Got 2 bags of flour at Noeckers - $2.85 “ 1 bg. Salt Aug. 1 “ 1 bbl. sugar $5.cwt Dec. 10 5 hogs 6.90 cwt. $81.00 Memorandum Paid taxes 100.28 “ coal 6 tons 130 lbs @ $7.00 42.46 Date Cash Account - January Rec’d Paid �Cream to Palm. Creamery Palmerston. Jan. 3 1 can cream 80 lbs test 33 7.92 “ 7 1 “ 81 lbs “ 32 7.77 “ 13 1 “ 79 “ “ 33 8.08 “ 22 1 “ 81 “ “ 32 8.03 P. “ 27 1 “ 79 “ “ 29 7.10 P. Feb. 10 1 “ 81 “ “ 33 8.55 P. Feb. 20 1 “ 81 “ “ 33 8.55 P. Mar. 6 1 “ 79 “ “ 31 7.89 P. " 17 1 “ 80 “ “ 29 7.42 P. “ 27 1 “ 80 “ “ 31 7.94 P. Apr. 23 1 “ 79 “ “ 34 6.98 P. May 1 1 “ 79 “ “ 35 “ 7 1 “ 77 “ " 34 " 15 1 “ 79 “ “ 30 17.82 P. “ 18 1 “ 80 “ “ 31 “ 22 1 “ 78 “ “ 31 “ 25 1 “ 79 “ “ 35 " 29 1 “ 80 “ “ 34 23.36 �June 3 1 “ 80 “ “ 32 " 5 1 “ 81 “ “ 32 " 9 1 “ 81 “ “ 32 " 11 1 “ 79 “ “ 31 24.46 " 15 1 “ 80 “ “ 31 “ 18 1 “ 79 “ “ 32 " 22 1 “ 78 “ “ 37 " 25 1 “ 81 “ “ 35 24.67 July 2 1 “ 80 “ “ 38 July 4 1 “ 79 “ “ 36 “ 8 1 “ 81 “ “ 38 " 14 1 “ 80 “ “ 36 26.64 “ 17 1 “ 80 “ “ 36 " 20 1 “ 79 “ “ 34 July 28 1 “ 79 “ “ 35 19.99 P. Aug. 1 1 “ 79 “ “ 33 “ 5 1 “ 78 “ “ 32 “ 11 1 “ 80 “ “ 33 20.90 P. “ 22 1 “ 76 “ “ 32 �“ 29 1 “ 84 “ “ 32 14.34 P. Sep. 4 1 “ 60 “ “ 32 Sept. 14 1 “ 80 “ “ 33 15.08 P. " 19 1 “ 82 “ “ 32 “ 25 1 “ 79 “ “ 33 14.38 P. Oct. 7 1 “ 79 “ “ 32 " 14 1 “ 75 “ “ 35 14.16 P. " 22 1 “ 78 “ “ 34 “ 30 1 “ 80 “ “ 36 15.20 Nov. 6 1 “ “ 10 1 “ 80 “ “ 34 7.89 " 18 1 “ 79 “ “ 37 “ 27 1 “ 81 “ “ 39 17.63 Dec. 1 1 “ 80 “ “ 37 8.87 " 23 1 “ 79 “ “ 36 " 28 1 “ 78 “ “ 39 17.65 389.27 Date Cash Account - July Rec’d Paid �Eggs sold - 1914 Mar 23 To M. Giffen 30 doz. @ 20¢ 6.00 Apr. 6 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 “ 14 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 “ 24 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 PD May 5 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 “ " 13 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20¢ 6.00 PD “ 18 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20 6.00 PD “ 26 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20 6.00 “ “ 29 “ Mt. Forest Produce 30 “ “ 21 6.30 “ June 9 “ M. Giffen 30 doz. @ 20¢ 6.00 “ 18 “ “ “ “ 30 “ “ 20 6.00 “ 29 “ Mt. Forest Produce 30 “ 5.90 PD July 15 “ Mt. Forest Produce @ 22¢ “ “ 29 “ M. Giffen 30 doz PD Aug. 5 “ Mt. Forest Produce Co. @ 23¢ 6.50 PD “ 25 “ “ “ “ “ 24 6.80 “ 13 “ Mrs. Cassidy 15 doz @ 22¢ 3.30 July 8 “ M. Giffen 12 doz — �“ Grandma 10 “ 94.70 “ Ourselves 22 “ Oct. 18 “ M. Giffen 12 doz. Date Bills Payable - January $ ¢ Oct. 13 — 5 gals. coal oil 75 Nov. 20 — “ “ “ “ “ At Clara & Melville Giffen Golden Wedding Anniversary, April 25, 1964 at Chatsworth Mr. + Mrs. A. M. Sullivan (Joyce Giffen) Miss Jennie Giffen Miss Olive Philp Mr. + Mrs. Brock Philp Mr. + Mrs. Ronald Philp Mr. + Mrs. Gerald Dunbar Miss Marion White Miss Janette White Mr. + Mrs. Dalton White Miss Heather White Mrs. J.R. Chambers + Mrs. Sarah Davidson Mr. + Mrs. Graham Chambers Mrs. Allan Findlay Mr. + Mrs. Gordon Findlay Mr. + Mrs. A.E. Theaker Mr. + Mrs. Hunter Macdonald Mrs. J. Douglas Brown Mrs. Waddell + Miss Janet Garvie Miss Elaine Waddell Miss Ann Anderson Mr. + Mrs. C.J. Plas Mr. + Mrs. Mel McEwen �Mr. + Mrs. Jack Curtis Mr. + Mrs. Lorne Dennison + J.A. Cowie Melville gave me a beautiful gold ring set with three peridots. We received a framed “Certificate of Citizenship” from the Ontario Government + Prime Minister of Ontario Hon. John Robarts. Signed by John Yarento, Provincial Minister of Citizenship. Flowers presented to Clara + Melville Olive Philp, Joyce + Art Sullivan Brock + Florence Philp Miss Janet Garvie, Mrs. Waddell + Elaine. Presbyterian Church Village of Chatsworth Lois Cahill + Maurice, Red Roses Harry + Yvonne Bateman McKennitt Family (Ana, Reg, Ott + Alma) The Lindhout Family Mr. W.P. Telford Pot of mums. Miss Ana Anderson Mr. + Mrs. C.J. Plas Jennie Giffen + the White Family Sterling coffee spoons (Denmark) Florence Brown Gold cup + saucer Mrs. Findlay Gordon + Norma Gold comport Mrs. Chas. McCallum — golden glass comport for candy. From friends + neighbours — a lovely table, lamp, end table and a perpetual bouquet, a lovely card with 46 signatures. From Brock, Florence, Reita, Ronald Philp, a Golden Wedding Anniversary record book and Golden Pencil. From Joyce and Art, Golden Wedding Anniversary Guest Book 107 signatures. Record Book 17 signatures. Received 97 Beautiful cards thru mail. Date Bills Payable - October $ ¢ Fruit for 1914 From E.D. Smith, 2 bxs. white cherries @ .85 1 70 �2 “ Black “ @ 1.50 3 0 1 crates “ Raspberries @ 2.30 2 30 1 “ Red “ @ 2.50 2 50 1 bx. dark red cherries @ 1.30 1 30 Express on some 39 2 bxs. Pears 6 “ Tomatoes Express on some 80 At Clara’s Wedding Miss Jennie Giffen Mr. and Mrs. G.A. White, two chairs Hugh Hunter, Biscuit jar and Bon bon dish Janet Hunter Chocolate pot John McLeod $10.00 Miss Agnes Giffen $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Will Hunter, Silver dish with handle. Mr. Alex Hunter Mrs. Armstrong 1/2 doz silver tea spoons. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Benson + Lillian (set of dishes, Biscuit jar) Mr. C. Benson card received, cheque for $10 Mrs. Jas. Benson, vase Mr. + Mrs. R. R. Hambly $5.00 Mr. + Mrs. T. Henderson 1 doz tea spoons Grace Brett Miss Duncan 1 doz coffee spoons Jac and Sarah sugar bowl Mr. + Mrs. Rich Philp $5.00 Mr. + Mrs. Ray Philp 1/2 doz individual Butter knives Elaine Philp silver bread tray Will Philp Fruit fish + servers Olive A. Philps Mr. + Mrs. Geo. Thompson, clock Mr. C.H. Thompson �Mr. + Miss Campbell, Salad Bowl Rev. Ketterson Jas. Gilchrist, table cloth napkins Flora Gilchrist, tea set. Mary Hunter — $20.00 Venie, Amanda, Dougal + Janet — $50.00 Mrs. Wismer — a jelly spoon Sara Jones — cushion tap. Terrible war in Europe. Germany and Great Britain Germany declared war Aug. 3. For more information on Clara & Olive Philp, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c7933cf9ca2ba86410a1c513c8809658.pdf 5e0234eea9776c7f615fc0d4fbb69061 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a116a4d475a8842ea31c4230cf9429eb.pdf 33cce069bf8148d9c69a328f54e9b0d2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30465655fa92494bad26ef243375a520.pdf 65cf42363e723f8f3ca81984d163ed39 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 B. Smith Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George B. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1888 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1888 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Courtland Olds Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>C. C. Olds</p> <p>Victor Outs 1888</p> <p>{cut out reads}</p> <p>Just for To-Day</p> <p>Lord, for to-morrow and its needs I do not pray; Keep me from stain of sin; Just for to-day. Let me both diligently work And daily pray; Let me be kind in word and deed Just for to-day. Let me be slow to do my will - Prompt to obey; Help me to sacrifice myself Just for to-day. Let me no wrong or idle word Unthinking say; Set thou a seal upon my lips Just for to-day. So, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; But keep me, guide me, hold me, Lord, Just for to-day.</p> <p>{second cut out reads}</p> <p>Find work; but find thy Master first Or all thy toil may be accursed; If thou would'st free thyself from doubt Find God within, and work without, That shall be worthy worship will Be thine and calm thy spirit fill. Seek him, nor think he hideth far In some slow circling distant star: From thine own self set thyself free And thou shalt find he seeketh thee; - James Ashcroft Noble</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{in print}</p> <p>The Canadian Pocket Diary FOR 1888.</p> <p>Toronto:</p> <p>Published by Brown Bros:</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{verso: Calendar for November &amp; December, 1888}</p> <p>{recto:}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 1 1888</span></h3> <p>On account of rain which fell this forenoon, our first sunday of the new year was spent at home. Sent a part of the family down to Holcomb Church this afternoon however: Could not go myself on account of the chores.</p> <p>Am expecting to have help in future as Joe Green has come for that purpose.</p> <p>Feel determined to continue in the good way of faith - to trust not in my own understanding, but in all my ways to acknowledge Him, &amp; He shall direct my paths.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Took ma with me to vote for coucilors this morning. Quite an interest was taken apparantly in the election of the new council. Had quite a line geting our votes in. Had New Years dinner at unckle John Matthews with my sister &amp; husband. Joe Green comenced work to day. He works for eight dollars per month until Lewis gets able to work again or as long as I want him. Took tea this evening at William Watts'es spent a very pleasant evening with them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>Went up to Simcoe to day to see about certain matters. My Sister went along with me. Had dinner at Florence's with a pleasant visit. Am seeing from day to day, fresh and continued evidences of Gods favour. Shall continue to hope in his mercy, and to rejoice in Him. The weather continues cold and Wintry. Am told that the new members of council that we voted for with one exception were returned as f victors.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>Have got to work in the woods at east. Comesnced with Joe this afternoon cuting wood for fuel. Lewis has relieved us of the th chores while we were cuting wood. Snow has been falling in small quantities again this evening. We all went down to spend the evening with Miss Clarke and had a very pleasant time. Found Mr Clarke quite poorly. I am affraid seriously ill. Hoped to have heard from some of my Pelham friends but failed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>Joe and I have cut wood in the woods this forenoon which Wes. has been helping about the barn and this afternoon to get up some wood. I went out to Dover this afternoon to take some a crock of butter to Mr Barretts for his Sister Mrs Wild in Toronto. Had a very nice short visit at Mr. B's. Went up to the Grange Hall this evening to attend a Grange meeting for election of officers for ensueing year. The same were chosen again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain comenced falling torwards morning and an ince storm has been the result; but not a very serious one. Lewis has been laid up to day again, He complains of a distress across his back. Joe and I have been husking corn most of the time. Henry and my sister left us this afternoon for a visit to Robert Culvers &amp; some other friends in Townsend. We are having a visit from our old friend H.. W. Lemon this evening. He is staying over night with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Our space time has been puting in at husking corn as usual to day. The ice-storm of yesterday and last night has left us very nice sleighing. Went our to Dover this evening to take some produce &amp; c. Brought home some necessaries also. My friend G. W. Lemon left us this morning. Was sorry to see him in such a sad dejected state of mind. Am affraid that a serious illness is comeing upon him. Had a short note from my friend K. Skimmer to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Look ma and Bertha out to church this morning. Sleighing is very fine, so I left them in Dover until the evening service. Had dinner at Mids Giles, her brother James being lately come. Our minister has done nobly both morning and evening, the latter being a temperance sermon, founded on Beltshasson's feast. Have been much pleased and proffited by the to services of the day. The Lord be magnified.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>My man has not recovered and is not likely to be fit for work for some time. Joe still helps me though and will stay; but, is not altogather satisfactory. I have been fixing up the pig {illegible} quarters besides some other fixing up in the cow-stable. Joe has been cuting wood at the bouse most of the time. The weather is very seasonable and winter like, &amp; looks constantly like snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>The weather has been very windy and cold to day. When not doing chores we have been geting up wood for Lewis and ourselves also. Went up to see Mrs Rose this afternoon about helping us in out proposed Grange Hall entertainment. Both Mrs R. and Richard Lampkin promised to help us. Intended to have gone to Shand's this evening to see about our comeing concert. The cold winds were to much for me. Cannot stand the cold any more.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>Went to see about Marian this forenoon. Ma had done without help about as long as was possible for her. Called at the Shands and took dinner with them, when on the way home. We are making arrangements for an entertainment, to be held at the Grange Hall in a week from next Friday. Proceeds for geting Magasines &amp; c. My sister and her husband came home from Townsend to day. William Watts from us a hind quarter of beef weighing 138 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>Joe and I have comenced geting up wood from John Marrs place. Got home three loads to day mostly hemlock and pine. Traded my little sorrel mare, Fanny with Robert Smith of Brantford this morning, for a ten-year-old brood more I am inclined to think that we were both benefited by the trade. The little Lorrel was rather small for my use, but large enough for a livery. The mare recieved of Mr Smith is rather a fine {illegible}, and in foal to Stanton, a valuable horse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>Drove down to Thomas Jacksons this morning with an invitation to tea. Joe and I have been engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Had Wattses and Thomas Jackson with his wife to take supper with us to night for the last time with my sister and her husband who have us for a time to morrow. I am exceedingly glad because of the goodness of God to me. How true is the following "Now happy every child of grade who knows his since forgive, this earth he cries is not my plea. I seek my place in heaven"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>Joe and I went down to the hemlocks this team. Cut and brought home a load of wood from the old hemlock cut a couple of days ago. Drove out new horse Nellie lately got from Robert Smith Esq of Brantford for the little sorrel. Was very much pleased with her She is a fine traveler and, to all appearance, good to draw a load. Mys sister and her husband went to Dover to day, They intend visiting there for two or three days. Weather is becomeing colder I think.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>Drove with Bertha out to Church this morning, Our dear minister, Bro. James Goodwin talked to us about Nehemiah &amp; his building the walls of Jerusalem some excellent points were made, and comparisons drawn. Always feel edified by this ministers discourses. Have had some visitors to dinner which have intersfered with my sabbath enjoyment, as it nealy always does, unless from people who are of a spiritual turn. But, the Lord knows I visit only to fulfill his law, amen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Drove out to Dover this morning takeing a grist of grain th to the mill for chop. Took Joe Green with me, not wanting his help any longer, Lewis being now able to work. Went out again this evening after my sister and her husband, they having been there visiting for two or three days. Took tea at Joe barey, who treated us to an excellent dish of Oysters, nicely cooked. Out new Mare continued to do nicely.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had quite a considerable fall of snow to day, Started for the woods this morning but, on account of the storm were prevented. Have had vistors through the day which required considerable attention. Joe. Varey and his wife Annie with some others have been with us. Some strange revelations were made in Pelham on Saturday last with refference to Mr. C. J. Cookes death. {Strongchune?} having been found in the stomach on analysis, it was decided by the jury that the death of Mr. Cooke came from poison {illegible}, bu an unknown hand.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>Wesley and I have continued to get up wood most of the time to day from the hemlocks. Brought home one load in the forenoon and another in the afternoon. WE all, my sister &amp; her husband, with ourselves went up to Clarke Matthews to make an evenings visit, to night. Leonard went with us also. SPent a very pleasant evening there, and a pretty long one as well as we did not get home until near one o'clock this morning. Weather very cold to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I got home a couple of loads of wood from the hemlocks this forenoon and he brought two this afternoon alone. Have started drawing home loggs sled lengths finding that we can make much better headway there. Went down to Jarvis this afternoon to attend to a small not given unexpectedly three months ago in part payment of the new buggy. Have felt many time that I made a mistake in purchasing it. The note is to be due in three mos. from to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>Wes. and I have been working, at out some job to day. The weather seems cold, but still we make some headway. Went out to Dover this afternoon after some necessaries also to send for Witness and Magazine. Money seems so hard to get hold of and prospect so dark for the future that we thought to have done without some of these good things, but gave it up. Went up to the Grange Hall this evening to attend Exhibition. Took Nora and Mifs Ella Reese. Had a good &amp; successful time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I continued to work awat at geting up wood again to day as usual. Did not make very much headway however as we broke down the sleights this afternoon. The weather continues very cold in fact. Zero weather from day to day. We are geting pretty well used to it though. Spiritualy my experience has not been so satisfactory for some fiew dats back as I would like. The way seemed dark sometimes, more than others.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the extreme cold I did not go out to Dover this morning. Went over to hear Mr Eland instead; and, this afternoon went down to Holcombs church. The Jarvis Minister preached &amp; gave us a very good discourse. A short fellowship was held afterwards. We called at Holcombs a fiew minutes after meeting, to see weather they had heard from our Pelham friends lately. The extremely cold weather still continues. Thermometre at 10 {degrees symbol} Below Zero this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>Got our sleighs mended up this forenoon and a load of wood besides. This afternoon we have drawn a couple more loads. A change in the weather has taken place since morning, It has become quite mild and snow is falling. Mary Jane has returned from her visit in Townsend with her husband. They have spent nearly a week away. I am thinking seriously of going to Pelham the last of the week or the first of next.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Got up wood again to day, my man and I. Got along nicely for which I am thankful. Have about finished geting up summer wood &amp; are almost ready to getup hard wood for Winter firing. Had unckle John's and Clark's here to spend the evening with us. Enjoyed their visit very much. The weather has continued cold and frosty, with some appearance of snow. Begin to feel tired of so much visiting and yet we have many promises to fulfill.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAT 25 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I continued to get up wood this forenoon as usual. This afternoon however, on accounts of a snowstorm we have had to desist. Went up to unckle John Matthews to dinner with my sister and met unckle Robert Culvers there. Visited with them than most of the afternoon. Went down to James Holcomb to spend the evening with them, but finding the folks away we came home again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have kept on drawing wood again to day, This afternoon however I left him to work alone. Took my sister and her husband up to Townsend Centre where they expect to stay to night and to have for home in the morning. Got back to the Grange Hall this evening in time for the regular Monthly Grange meeting. Made arrangements for sending after several Magazines &amp; c with the money obtained from our late entertainment.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>The very cold weather still continues and seems likely to for a while. Have kept at work with our wood drawing as usual. Lewis and I have got home four loads more from John Mares place. Brought home a large hemlock log nearly five foot through this evening. Am much interested in the commercial {Huron?} controversy, which seems to wax hotter and hotter. Some powerful articles have appeared in the Mail of this week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>Continued to get up wood to day notwithstanding the exceedingly cold weather. Ma and I went out to Dover this evening however &amp; after doing some business took tea with Mrs. Ross and spent the evening. Mrs Thompson was there, who is a sister of the late husband of Mrs Ross. She is a widdow lady of many attractions apparantly. Have felt much discouraged of late about business prospects. Don't know how to manage without some money {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Church at Dover this morning. Mifsionary sermons were preached this morning and evening by the Jarvis Minister Rev. Mr Jackson. The sermons were a success in every way, Callections &amp; Subscriptions were taken up and were nearly the same as last year $187. We also heard Mr. Jackson preach in the plank road church this afternoon and had the pleasure of the good brothers company, with us to tea before service in Dover.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been geting up wood from our over woods this forenoon. This afternoon he went down to the hemlocks after some small staff left from our other loads. Ma and I went out to Dover this afternoon to take a crock of butter &amp; c. Came home by W. J. Carpenters where we spent the afternoon partly and evening. Elijah Delon and wife were also there, and we had a pleasant visit altogather with these friends. Snow is falling again this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 31 1888</span></h2> <p>Wes. and I got a couple of wood from our own woods this forenoon, makeing a still further addition to our wood pile for future use. Had Mr. James McKnight and a neighbour of his here to dinner. Went with them afterwards to Mr Shand's to see about geting them some and oats. Failed to get what they wanted, so I let them have out of my own pile, they promising to return the same when convenient or in a couple of weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>According to previous arrangements by Aunt Lydia Matthews and myself started for North Pelham this morning, driving our own horse &amp; cutter. The day was rather fine and the sleighing excellent, so we got along very well. Had dinner at Cayuga on the way, Drove over the forty eight or fifty miles in eight hours. Found Mr Hortons folks well though much troubled apparantly as to the outcome of the trai proceeding connected with the death of the late C.J Cooke. Called for an hour or so to at Mr N. E. Holcomb.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Spent a good portion of last evening with Mrs Lawes and her father very pleasantly. Stayed over night at Mr. Hortons where I have been also visiting part of the time to day. Am staying over night at Mr Holcombs to night however. Find that the dear friends are exceedingly anxious about the Cooke matter, and are scarely in a fit condition to have visit, or rather to entertain. Cannot help feeling much sympathy for them in their troubles. There seems to be a lack of trust in God the most discouraging gesture.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been variously engaged to day. A portion of the time have been trying to sharpen a cross-cut saw for Mr Horton, making the teeth chisel pointed as I fule my own. Took dinner at Mr Holcombs however the whole party, nearly being there. This evening I took Mrs Horton and Aunt Lydia down to Font Hill called for tea at the minister's Bro Smiths, whose wife is a daughter of our neighbour Isaac Austin. Attended Union service in the Baptist church. The Baptist Methodists, German Methodists and Quakers be my united in the revival {m/gr}eetings</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon mostly with Mrs. Lawes at her home. Had a pleasant and I trust proffitable visit with her spoke to her of a matter that had been on my mind for some time &amp; accepted the answer that she gave me as comeing from the Lord. Am so glad that "faith lends a realizing light the dispearen the shaddows fly. The invisible apprears in sight and God is seen b mortal eye." Left Mr. Hortons for Niagara Falls at four o'clock P. M. Got there about six. Found the dear friends there all well and expecting me</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>After a blessed nights rest, I arose at day break this morning and took walk before breakfast. Went much farther than I intended, crossing the ice bridge even, below the Falls. It was a wonderful eight to me, the bugs piles of ice and the numerous icicles glistening as diamonds along the falling water. Surely "the heavens declare the glory of God and permanent sheweth His handywork" Listened to Bro. Woodswork of the North West missions in the Niagara Falls M. Church at eleven. It was good to be there came back to Mr. Hortons this evening, calling at Smiths in Font Hill.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>After a considerable trouble in geting things ready, Aunt Lydia and I started from Mr Hortons for home at about ten o'clock this morning. The day has been unusualy fine, so our long ride was quite a pleasant one. Took our dinners at Nigers {YIKES!} in Cambro, and got home at eight o'clock this evening. My mare Nellie seemed to get about tired out before our journey was accomplished and I had a pretty severe job to get her along all towards the last. But succeded.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been somewhat unwell to day, having contracted a severe cold yesterday when comeing home from North Pelham. Hope soon to overcome the difficulty, with the blessing of God on the means used. We are on the eve of a thaw apparantly, the weather being very warm to night. Met with the following the other day, in G. to Holiness My God Bank note The Bankers name. Shall Supply, I promise to pay. All your need. The aunt. According to His riches in Glory The Capital of the Banks is In glory - The location of the Bank. By Christ Jesus - The cashiers name without which the note would be worthless. Be {age?} careful for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication make Ran your request unto God.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>My sick spell has continued to keep me from work and given me an opportunity for reading and fo writing letters, which was quite acceptable. Lewis has been engaged as usual at chores and preparing firewood at the woodhouse. Met with the following us {"the Wilkes" written above margin, insertion point unclear} Find Work; but find thy {illegible} first. Or all thy toil may be accursed, If though wouldst for thyself from doubt. Find God within and worship will Be thine and {calse?} thy spirit fill. Peak him, nor think he hideth far In some slow-circling distant star. From thine own self set thyself free And thou shalt find he seeketh {thee?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>My health has some what im proved since yesterday, Lewis have got to work at geting up wood any way. Have brought three loads to day. The weather has been extremely cold the therometer rejistering five &amp; degrees below zero this morning, and continueing nearly the same temperature all day. Am glad to notice that the commercial union movement continues to rapidly gain ground not only in out own country but also in the United States</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been geting up wood part of the time again to den, from our own woods. My man went away this evening however to see after business of his own at Brantford. I am expected to look after things in his absence. The late very cold weather is tapering off gradualy, to night it is quite comfortable. Had a short call from James Holcomb &amp; settled up with him for turkey &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>Being alone with the chores all on my hands, and a bad cold besides the day has been pretty well occupied. Drove out to Dover about midday to take some butter &amp; a heiffers hide &amp; c. Have felt very uncomfortable with my cold, &amp; quite unfit for work. Visited James Giles who is sick at Mids Giles and has been for some time. Wesley Hasen, an own cousin of my mother and for a short time a fellow schortmat took tea with us &amp;, will visit us for a while.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>Have not been able to go th to church to day though I have desired to do so very much. Lewis has been away until to night when he came home. Tried to get ready for church this evening, but was hindered by some people comeing this afternoon. It seems to be a failing of mine to listen to the reasoning of the templer from time to time with regard to, His blessing on my labours. It seems strange that on. He should withold it {obstructed}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>My mother and Wesley Hazen who is now visiting us went up to Mr. John Gilberts to day. While there the Captain had a severe fit or sort convulsion. Lewis and I have been working away at geting up wood from our own bush most of the time. One of our cows has sick lately from some cause or another and I am affraid is going to die. Lewis thinks that her limbs were frosted a week or so ago.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>My mother and I went up to Simcoe this morning, to take some dried apples and to do some tradeing. Found that a due bill lost by some means for dried apples some time ago could not be collected without presenting the bill itself. Had our dinner at Mr. John Murphys and enjoyed a short visit with them very much. Sent a letter away to {killin?} to day, telling her of safe arrivals &amp; c. The weather has been stormy and very disagreeable to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>The mild weather of yesterday has soon passed away and Zero weather again prevails. Lewis and I have got home a couple more loads of wood from our own bush. Broke one of our saw handles which took some time to get repaired. The cold weather makes feed go fast and I cannot help feeling anxious about how we are going to get through the ballance of the Winter with all our stock. One cow is quite sick &amp; I am affraid will die.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>We have continued to get up wood to day, Lewis and I. The weather has been pretty cold but is moderating somewhat to night. Mr Fredenburgh was here, and claimed that maggie and take were in a fair way to have colt both of them. Noticed the following resolutions in Guardian to night&amp; I will recollect every day that {mortals?}. I am and that in this life I am to prepare for {illegible} 2. I will consider myself as {illegible} to God for the right use of my time &amp; all that I promise 3. I will take the Bible as a camp unto my feet, and a light unto my path: and I will pray for the Holy Spirit to teach me, and to impress all its truths upon my heart</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I got up wood part of the time again to day. My Aunt Mrs John Vale with her son and youngest daughter were here to dinner &amp; to tea. Of course I could not do very much with them here. They have lately sold their farm on the town line and are expecting to move away some where this comeing Spring. Our cow that has been sick for the past week or so died this evening. It seemed as though nothing that I gave her did any good from the first.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>We took the hide off of another cow this morning Lewis and I Makeing the second one that we have lost this Winter. Went out to town this afternoon takeing ma with me. After doing the little errends that were in order, we went to Mr Barretts for tea. Spent the evening also with them and enjoyed our visit much. The weather has moderated considerable and a thaw seems to be upon us soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>My mother and I went out to Dover this morning as usual to attend church Bro, Goodwin preached and class meeting followed. Hurried home for dinner &amp; afterwards went down to Holcombs church on the plank road. Remained at Holcombs for tea and attended service at in the evening as well. Was wonderful blesses both this afternoon &amp; evening. A sister from Agness St. church Toronto Mrs Varcoe being at both services. Her talk about holiness &amp; c was grand. The power of Good seemed so manifest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain fell part of the forenoon to day as well as last night, so that the sleighing is growing considerably less. I went up to Simcoe and to Suttons mill according to promise made to Mr McKnight some time ago after the oats due from him. Met the ten {illegible} them, and transfered cargoes and brought some flour and brand home besides. The weather bids fair to to get cooler before the snow is all gone after all</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Dover to day. Got there in time to take dinner with Mrs Mordy who made us promise to some time ago to visit her to day. Had Mrs Barrett also with us. Called this after noon at Bro Goodwins and afterwards at Mr. Wills. Feel much sympathy for them on account of her mothers loss or rather their late bereavement. Had a serious talk with {Mattie?} while there. She seems inclined to fret and worry about her mothers death; of course the loss of a mother is a serious matter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis did not get home with his father and mother until nearly noon to day. This afternoon we worked in the woods besides doing chores. Drove down to Holcombs church this evening takeing old Mr Lewis with us. Mr. Ban preached a short discourse and followed with a testimony meeting, and this with a prayher meeting. One of the members William Write got so noisy and thoroughly besides himself as to break up the meeting entirely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>After geting chores done I went out after the minister and his family to spend the day with us. Mr. and Mrs Goodwin with the two daughters, besides Minnie coppaway and Mrs Brauier came with me, Gave up the day for visiting and enjoyed the company of the friends very much. Sent Lewis home with them this evening, while I went up to the Grange Hall to the regular monthly meeting. The usual {illegible} were present and a pleasant time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Worked in the woods this forenoon, Lewis and I this afternoon however this weather being very warm and soft Wes. has been husking some corn in the barn while I have been away to James Holcombs helping cut wood in his bush. He was having a {bee?} this afternoon. Our sleighing has about gone with the exception of a patch here and there. Was told this evening that WmWrite felt quite sorry about the Protracted meetings being stoped on his account.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>The very warm weather of yesterday still continues and rain has fallen in considerable quantities, last night and to-day. The snow has about disappeared except here and there a snow along fences or on hill-sides an occasional snow tank. My man has been husking corn in the barn, while I have been puting time on the meat besides doing some other jobs. The weather is becomeing cooler &amp; more like winter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of strong cold winds that have been blowing to day I did not go th to church this morning. Have spent the day very proffitably I trust, and this evening went down to Holcombs church on foot. The protacted meeting which recieved a temporary blow last week is again under way. Thomas Boss field officiating this evening. Enjoyed the service reasonably well, though was not very favourably impressed with Tomys. power as a preacher.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>Wes. and I have been working in the woods this forenoon geting some hickory loggs ready to take to the mill. Have been cuting wood at the wood house this afternoon. Mr. Lewis came this evening from his son John's and he and I walked down to Holcombs church this evening. The Jarvis minister Rev Mr. Jackson gave a short discourse and the usual afterservice following. Mr Lewis exhortations &amp; prayers were especialy interesting and proffitable.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>My man and I have been cuting wood house to day. OLd Mr Lewis continued to remain with us and went to the protracted meeting in Holcombs church with me. The minister did not come this evening as usual; but Thomas Bossfield only so Mr. Lewis gave us a sermon about the "Gospel net" which was quite interesting an proffitable. Bro Lewis is a very earnest speaker and speaks unusualy loud. He seems to be a thorough Christian.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been working on the wood-pile again to day. The father of my man left us this morning with his. The weather is moderating samewhat and has some appearance of storm. Went down to Holcomb church this evening as usual takeing my mother with me. Bro Jackson came to night and officiated in person. The meeting was well attended and a deep interest continues to be taken in the meeting as well. Weather continues to moderate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>Have continued to cut wood to day as usual. The weather has changed somewhat and become rainy. Have been reading this evening of wonderful revival that has been in progress in Ottawa for last six or seven weeks. Some fifteen hundred conversions are recorded. The revivalist Mesron Crossley and Hunter who were once in Port Dover were to have left on Tuesday last but the work was so great as to require their presence another week. Sir John A McDonald &amp; lady were amongst those who stood up for prayers on tuesday last.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain fell last night and to day, togather with an occasional squall of snow. The ice and snow togather has left us very good sleighing, so that this afternoon Lewis took a large oak log down to the saw mill. He drew the other logs on the rollway as well, ready for sawing. Took Bertha andMarian with me to the meeting in Holcomb church to night. Had a precious time, Bro. Jackson gave us a sort of Question and answer meeting before the after service.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>The ice storm last night and yesterday has made very fine sleighing; but so icy that one can scarecly stand up. Cut some wood this forenoon and did some other work arround the barn. Went out to Dover this afternoon to attend a meeting for organizing th to preserve the Scott. Act. Was appointed with Rev. J. T. Smith to canvas The Wiggins school house Diversion of the Township in the interest of the act. Attendence at the meeting was fair &amp; interest good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>Drove out to Dover this morning as usual, to church. Bro James Goodwin ministered to us &amp; We had abundant reason for thankfulness in a proffitable waiting upon the Lord. After geting dinner at home we drove at home we drove down to Holcomb chuch. Bro Bair preached. After doing chores we went down again this evening to hear Thomas Bossfield. Upon the whole we have put in a very good day. Our time has mostly been taken up by our attendence at the House of God.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>The weather has been very windy and cold to day. A strong North West wind being in action. Lewis and I have been doing sundry jobs, one of which was to get an old Kirby reaper from Mr. Feargues on the lake shore. Johny McBride gave me the privelege of takeing what castings I wanted to make my old reaper good. Went down to the Holcomb church this evening takeing Bertha and Mariam with me. The service was good Bro. Jackson officiated</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>My man and I have been working in the woods most of the time to day, cuting some bass-wood logs for the sawmill. Am trying to get things in readiness to make a pig-house before long. The weather has been very cold indeed to day. Had a visit from Clarke Vale and his two Sisters, all of whom are my own cousins, to night. The family are likely to move up into Carlotteville before long. There they have about rented a farm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been at work geting some basswood logs to the saw-mill and some lumber home from the same place. I have been engaged with visitors about all day. In the first place went out after Mids Mattie Will and her Auntie Ms Will of Detroid this morning. Have enjoyed my visit with them and some others, Doctor Jack Heslop &amp; Clara Will with Wattses, very much. Drove out to Dover this evening to take Mattie home, and had a good talk with her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis geting up wood from our own woods to day while ma &amp; I went up to Simcoe or rather to Mr. David Sterlings to dinner and to Simcoe afterwards. Had a pleasant visit with these kind friends and was much interested in hearing the particular of Reusailer Olds death. He must have died instantly without a friend being near. He had gone for some kinling wood to the woodhouse &amp; not returning soon was afterwards found in a siting poskue with the axe at his feet, quite dead.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Met with a very serious loss last night which has made me feel much discouraged to day. My mare Nellie got down in her stall early in the night with one foot &amp; front leg through the floor, Before we could get her up this morning she was dead. Do not see how we are going to spare this mare. But, there will be a way provided I hope. Valued her at $150 1/100 &amp; would have parted her for that even. Lewis and I skewed the crooked homed cow &amp; mare at same time. Have lost nearly three hundred dollars worth of stock within a fiew weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to visit Bro. Ellis' partly and partly to attend the commercial {Nemon?} meeting in the town hall. DId not get out in time for the morning meeting but for the afternoon meeting only. Speeches in favour of commercial union with the United States were delivered by Valency E. Fuller &amp; Thomas Shaw of Hamilton. Both were unanswerable, and the oppositions by John Nickerson of Simcoe and several others were very lame attempts. Had dinner at Bro Ellis &amp; pleasant visit.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain and snow which continued to fall through the forenoon we did not get out to church this morning. The wind shifted to the North West this afternoon and makeing it much colder. Lewis started for his fathers this evening. Did not go to Holcomb church this afternoon as we generally do on account of the bad roads. Have been informed lately of John Parsons {conversion?} there, a young man of promise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis being away to day, I have been about all the time doing and attending to stock. The weather has been very cold and windy. The latter blowing from the North West as usual. Have been much cast down in my mind of late. The presence and blessing of God upon my life and labours seeming to be so strangely withheld. It seems hard to understand the dealings of providence with those who love Him. But, He has said "What thou receivest or not know thou shalt know hereafter."</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>My man did not return from his visit with his father until about noon to day. He has been helping me this afternoon. We have been culing wood and doing chores. I went down to William Walls' this evening after some farming-mill screws. The very cold weather still continues with every indication of no change for a time. The thermometer stood at about zero last night and nearly the same to night. Wheat is well protected by ice &amp; snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I got som tymothy-seed cleaning up this forenoon, and this afternoon I went up to Simcoe, takeing the sample with me. Sold nearly a bushell at $2.95 per Bushell at McKers. Seed imported from the United States is retailing in the same store at $3.75 per bushell. Am thankful to see the weather moderating somewhat. Snow and ice have disappeared nicely to day, mud hus also begin to take its place. It seems late for Spring to be just beginning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>We worked at cleaning tymothy-seed this forenoon Lewis and I. This afternoon we have been geting a grist of grain ready for the mill. Did not have very much tymothy seed after all only one beg to spare. We have been cuting wood again this afternoon part of the time. Ma and I went, to spend the evening at William Wattses. Had a pleasant visit, though one feature of this evening visiting is that it keeps one up so late nights.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis at work spliting wood on the wood pile most of the time to day. I took a grist of grain to the mill for chop and went on from the Lyne Vallet Mill to Simcoe Wanted to have got some money to finish paying taxes but failed partly. Sold a bag of tymothy seed at $2.50 per Bushell which brought some money. The roads seem already to be geting dry. There is some appearance of an early springs seeding.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>My man and I worked at cuting wood at the house this forenoon. He has been spliting this afternoon. I went out to Dover this afternoon to look after some matters of business. Have been fortunate in geting money for paying a small ballance yet due on taxes. Saw the collector also and paid all but four dolars. The cold weather still continues &amp; seems likely to for some time to come. Heard that Mrs. Wilson and her daughter Ella of Port Hope would soon visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church Had a proffitable season in the Lord's house. Bro James Goodwin preached and the usual after service followed a fellowship meeting this time. Came home to dinner and went down to the Holcomb church this afternoon. Bro. Baer from Jarvis preached. Felt that it was good to be amongst that people. Called a fiew minutes at James Holcombs. Learned that he had rented his farm and would move to Waterford immediately.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been working away at cuting wood by the woodhouse to day. The weather has at last turned warm and soft. To night there is some appearance of rain. My old friend G. W. Lemon has turned up this evening and is staying over night with us. He has lately been on a visit to Michigan for his health, and looks much better than when I saw him last He seems to feel quite down - hearted yet however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>It has been quite warm and rainy to day, We have been able to cut wood at the woodhouse most of the time however. George Lemon remained with us until after dinner. Feel much allarmed about his health. There are symptoms which seem to indicate a possibility of insanity. I hope that it may not be some serious. Had a letter from our dear friend Mrs. Hiram Depue saying that hee still lived through ninety two years old last month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>The weather has continued stormy through warm, most of the time to day. Considerable quantities of rain fell last night. Lewis and I husked corn most of the forenoon but, since have been cuting wood at the woodhouse. We have got as much cut as we can find room for now and we intend to split and pile a while. The feel thankful, for continued tokens of the Divine favour. My mind is stayed on Him Praise God O. my soul</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>We have been sawing loggs at the woodhouse to day Lewis and I. The weather has been extremely cold. and windy remarkably so for the time of year. Thermometer nearly at Zero all day. Walked up to the Grange Hall to night to the regular monthly meeting. The roads were to rough to drive a horse. Had a nice meeting at the hall, and our magazines &amp; c having come, we had somethingelse to take home with us besides.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been spliting wood at the woodhouse most of the time to day, while I have been doing some carpenter work for the little house. Lost our fourth cow or heifer this evening she has been unwell eversince her fall on the ice more than two weeks ago. Have had hopes of her recovering until the presen cold weather, which I think was more than she could stand. The promises, God are very precious to me just now. Went to Mr John Menck this evening over the very rough roads.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Wes has been spliting wood again to day on the woodpile. I have differently engaged. Made a door for the little house this forenoon this afternoon went out to Dover takeing ma and Bertha with me. The roads to Dover are geting passable there having been something of a thaw to day. The weather keeps remarkably cold however. Thermometer at Zero this morning again. Had tea at Mifs Giles with her mother and James. Called to see the Will's this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning alone. Brought Bertha back with me however. Bro James Goodwin officiated as usual, though under some indisposition of body. For some unaccountable reason I did not enjoy the class-meeting as well as usual. The number present being very small may account for it. Found my niece Leila cunningham here with Mrs Harris when I got home. She went back to Simcoe this evening however. William Watts and Nell. Came to see them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling nearly all day, so that our work has necessarily been inside. It cleared off about three this afternoon however and I went out to Dover to attend a Scottact commitee meeting. Found that the rain had prevented people from attending, so that the meeting was a failure. There is some likelihood of a close contest over the Scott act this time in our country. We may possibly fail to carry it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>Warm woth weather with abundance of rain has come again. Of couse mud is also plentiful and likely to be for some time. Lewis and I have been cuting wood at the wood house, most of the time through the day. Am thankful after all to say that feed for stock is still abundant. We are likely to have more than we can use before grass grows, and, of very good quality as well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain has continued to fall most of the time to day. Lewis husked corn in the barn this forenoon while I made an out side door for the kitchen. Have been cuting wood again this afternoon however. The ground is very soft and wet excepting where the frost is not out. Have found it good to call upon my God to day. Humbly acknowledging. His great good-nets to me. Am exceedingly desirous to be an Israelite indeed in who there is no guile.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>I am thankful indeed that Lewis and I have got done cuting wood at the woodhouse for the season. There will be quite a lengthy job of spliting of course. Have been at it all the time to day, nearly. The weather keeps warm and the ground very wet and muddy. THe old addage with respect to march is likely to prove true this time at least. "Come in like a lion, go out like a lamb, and vice-versa."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been working away at the wood-spliting as usual. Have been engaged at sundry jobs myself, this afternoon however I have been doing some work in the little house - puting on window stop &amp; c. The warm weather keeps geting still wamer and the ground is becomeing very soft and muddy. Have just heard that Peter Gilbert has lost his eldest son Freeman, He had got to be such a fine lad</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 31 1888</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon in the tennant house hanging doors and puting on latches. Lewis has been spliting wood at the woodhouse as usual. Went out to Dover this afternoon after some coal oil and other necessaries. Marian Williams went with me, and from there she has gone home for a fiew days. Found the roads in an almost impassible state, excepting on the old Plank which is geting dry in some places.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the terrible state of the roads, we did not think best to go out to church this morning. Have remained at home however, trying as best we could to worship God in our dwelling. My soul is satisfied with the Christians heritage. Surely the world with all its allurements is not worthy to be compared with God who is not only a refuge for His people here but our eternal House. O' I want love Him with all my being &amp; serve Him with all my {illegible} power.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>I have been working away at the tennant house again to day. Finished hanging the doors, puting in door sills &amp; c to night. Lewis has been spliting wood at the woodhouse, and has also completed his job there. Hired a young man named John Hewson to day, for sever months. Am to pay seventeen dollars and fifty cents per month with board and washing. He begins work as soon as possible. Weather warm and fine, pressing to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been at our old emplement of sawing wood with the cross cut saw. Have been cuting back of the barn and at the tennant house. The days are quite warm and pleasant with cold nights. Ground is fast drying and will soon be fit to work. Have felt much cast down during this day; but, great comfort has come from, "Because he hath set his love upon me therefore will I deliver him, I will set time upon high because he hath known My Name, He shall upon me and I with answer him I will be with any in trouble, I will deliver him {illegible}"</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis at work spliting wood at his own wood pile to day. I started off this morning to canvas for the Scott Act. Went as far as the firsy side west of us and had very good success. I think we will get then votes out of thirteen on the road. Came home for dinner and have been cuting wood since Went down to William Watts this evening to tea. The weather is still fine and becomeing warmer. Roads nearly dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>It has been raining numerous 'April showers' to day; so that we have been doing but little out of doors. Our girl Mariam Williams came house again this afternoon, she having been away since last Saturday. Nellie Watts and our Leila have been with us to day. Noticed in to days paper that out government had decided the United States government on the proposed free list of natural commodities such as salt coal, wool lumber, eggs &amp; e &amp; e.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>Had intended going to Simcoe to day to take Leila, but having found a chance with unckle John Matthews for her, I have been into other work. Have about completed my Scott Act canvas. Went to John Rose's this morning and got him to accompany me arround. Went to all or nearly all the remaining places and have succeeded as well as I expected. There is however a majority on our road against the act of two votes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have finished cuting wood drawn up for house use. He has also finished spliting. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take some butter and to get a fiew necessaries. Called at Wattses on the way home and had tea with them. The weather has became very cold since yesterday - a strong not wester blowing fiecely. Saw my friend Addam Rose in Dover. Was glad to see him looking so well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Having a lame back did not feel able to ride out to Dover to day. Walked down to Holcombs churches this afternoon however and heard Bro. Jackson preach. After the service a Sabbath school was organized for the comeing summer. Went over to the victor church this evening. The Lord has been very good to me of late - sustaining me in all my trials &amp; dissapointments, thus fulfilling His promise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Went down to Holcomb this morning to see about a bull and Buck sheep, The Holcomb are moving to a small farm North of Wateford having rented the farm here. Sent Lewis after a bull calf to John A Roses for which I am to pay four dollars through crickshanks &amp; Morre. My new man John Aewson comenced work this afternoon. He is to work Seven months at seventeen dollars and a half per month. G. W. Lemon is with us to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rain has been falling last night and to day. We have been doing sundry jobs inside, such as fixing stable floor, mending roller &amp; c. &amp; c. Fixed up one of Reids windows this afternoon by puting a piece of siding ccross the two large panes. My friend G. W. Lemon has been with us storm-bound. He started off a-foot this afternoon to canvas the neighbourhood for fourit tree orders. Recieved a letter from Mr Ardley to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>The stormy weather of yesterday has ceased in a great measure but, a cold Hor. Wester is takeing its place. We have been cuting wood in the woods this forenoon &amp; this afternoon we have got to work repairing some fences in front. The weather keeps quite backward &amp; disagreeable still the ground being quite wet in places. George Lemon has been helping some to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain last night we have been working at fence-building mostly to day. Spring seems to be slow in comeing this year. But perhaps I am impatient. Have been repairing up Keids Windows, to make them stand the heavy winds which sometimes strike them. Reid made me a present of a fifty cent jack knife after finishing George Lemon has been helping some to day also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been engaged at fence building to day, in the front and along the lane. George Lemon has also been helping. He and building and puting up gates. A Scott Act meeting was held in the church this evening. Cro's Jackson and Laycock the forme from Jarvis and the latter from Waterford king speakers. The both spoke well and I believe the meeting will prove a benefit to some at least.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>Got started at locating and building a fence dividing the new-ground and North East corner field to day. We find it impossible to do anything besides fencing as yet, the ground being quite wet. I went out to town this afternoon, partly to attend a scott Act Meeting in the town hall. There still seems to be a possibility of defeating the Repeal petiton of some of the delinquent ones are propperly looked after.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>Took ma with me this morning to church in Dover, the roads being fine. Bro. Goodwine preached as usual. Hurried home after dinner we went down to the plant road church. Took a number of old Sunday school books for the Sabbath school lately started there. Failed to get there in time for the school however. Bro. Miscue from Hagerville preached and gave us an excellent discourse. The fellowship meeting afterwards was also a proffitable waiting before the Lord.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Went to Jarvis this morning. Took Mrs. Reid down to the train and afterwards got some business closed up with the Joneses which gave me some relief. Got home for dinner and Went up to John Roses this afternoon on business relating to the Scott Act election to come off next Thursday. John Hewson has been rooting the Meadow this side of the woods while Wes. has been ploughing in the front field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Wes and John have been ploughing in the front field to day, geting the ground ready to sow peas and oats mixed for feed. Then being but little prospect of pasture this Summer it seems advisable to get a substitute of some kind as soon as possible. Took ma and Bertha with me to Dover this evening, to hear a lecture on the Scorr Act delivered by Rev B. B. Keefer. The Lecture was excellent and {illegible} also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and Hewson have both been ploughing in the front field to day. George Lemon has been trimming apple trees also, while I have been away looking after the interests of the Scott Act to be voted on to morrow. Had the satisfaction to get a promotion from one man who had intended not going to vote, that He weould support the Act. Have been at home most of the afternoon helping George trim trees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>The Scott Act contest to day is over at last. Have been disappointed at the way our people have turned out to vote, and shall be, almost surprised if victory has not fallen to our enemies. The opposition seemed to turn out almost to a man at the two polling places visited. Am thankful at last to have done what I could for my brethren. The weather keeps cold and backward still.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to work in the front field geting it harrowed down ready to sow. Got about ready to go to work when a Mr. Davis of the Narticoke Grange came to say that a car of salt had come to port Dover for us and themselves. Went arround to most of our own members to tell them and got home to dinner. Went out to Dover this afternoon and got a couple of barrels of salt for our own use &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Forgot to mention last night that the Canada Temperance act was defeated on the nineteenth by seven hundred majority in our own country. The men have been working on the front field again to day. The field is some more than half sown now to peas and oats mixed. George Lemon has also been working as yesterday at tree trimming. The weather keeps remarkable cold and backward still.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha with me this morning to church. A goodly number was present and felt much benefited by the services of the sanctuary. Got home in time for the meeting on the plank when Rev Mr. Jackson of Jarvis preachedd as usual on opposite Sundays. Bro Goodwin preached this morning from-Whenton passed through the waters I will be with the and through the rivers they shall not overthrow them when thou walkest through to the fire though shalt not be burned, neither shall the kindle upon thee.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wesley have finished seeding the front field to day, furrowing our and all. Have been cleaning ditches myself which is also nearly done. Went after Smiths grass seed sown this afternoons. George Lemon has been working this afternoon d at tree-trimming as usual. There seems to be sighs of a drought. The weather is very cold however and dry as well. Quite a snow squall came to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>My two men have been cultivating in the ten-acre-field to day, geting it ready to sow with oats. George has been helping again as usual. He has got our apple trees nearly trimmed. This afternoon he and I have been sowing, grass seed and harrowing the wheat field north of Drive barn. The weather continues cold and dry, with heavy frosts every night. Recieved a paper from Mrs. Depew to night with a portrait of her father David W. Beach aged ninety four.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Westley have been working at seeding in the ten-acre-field to day, George has been working away with a teem at harrowing wheat. The crust that has formed over the ground in places has been a hindrance to doing a good job, I have been sowing grass-seed on the billy field. Feel that I have made a serious mistake in not sowing the grass-seed in Fet. or Mar. Prospects of dry weather still continue, though warmer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have finished sowing the ten-acre-field to oats and got A furrowed out. George Lemon has been helping me again I have been sowing grass seed on the field next to McBride and George has been harrowing. He went home this evening however and is waiting now for his delivery of trees to come. Went to the Grange this mor evening. A fair number was present &amp; a pleasant meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>Both John and Wes. have been working on the East half of the Big Flat this forenoon. This afternoon I went to the mill with a grist of chop also to Simcoe after some flour. Got five hundred pounds at Sulton's mill two of which I am letting Lewis have. The cold weather has left at last and April is going out quite warm. A droughthas apparantly set in &amp; we have begun todraw water for house use already.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have succeeded in finishing the Big Flat to day. Got done dowing grass seed on the field by McBride myself and went out to town this evening with ma. The day has been delightful, so warm and nice. Recieved a notice of Velma Crokes death this evening. She died on Thursday last and will be buried to morrow. Would have been at the funeral to morrow only for the delivering of Georges fruit trees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning alone. Had a blessed season of waiting upon the Lord. Found it hard on account of the heat to keep awake through the preaching service. Got dinner at home as usual and attended service at the plank road church. Bro Baer officiated, it being his turn. The day has been a precious one with. Have felt so much the privelege of obeyinh His commandment with respect to the scredoess of the Sabbath day. Lord help me to keep it holy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Finished sowing grass seed on the Fall Wheat to day sowing the Big Flat last. John has been ploughing in the big North East Corner field where we intend to sow peas. Rain has come at last though in moderate quantities just as is needed most. Many fears have been expressed last a drought {sunilan?} to last seasons had already set in, but, thank God, it has not come yet. Am sorry to say that I have not been altogather free from these missgivings. What a mistake.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wess have been ploughing for peas in the North East corner field, the rain last night made the ground rather wet for harrowing &amp; c. Went out to Dover with the mail this afternoon, our own horses being in use. The beautiful rain last night is being followed by cool cloudy weather, Wheat and grass already look better for the beautiful shower. Went down to Thomas Jacksons this evening, to see if they had returned from Pilham &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNSDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Both one mere work worked at geting the potatoe patch manured, ploughed and marked out ready for planting. I have been planting potatoes in the garden for early table use &amp; doing some spadeing besides. Had a short visit from Mr. Henry Williams who took dinner with us. He came after Mariane, to take care of his mother who is quite poorly. Hamilton Olds was also here with a disc Harrow which he is selling. We tras tried it on our strawberry patch in front.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>John Wifs have finished ploughing the North End of the By North East Corner field to day, and got a considerable portion of it ready to drill besides. I have been buisy as usual at Sundry jobs. Mostly working in the garden. G. W. Lemon came to day to tell me that his delivery of trees for Simcoe had come to hand. He is going to deliver them on Saturday next, at Deans Hotel and I have promised to help him. Saw George Wilson Jr. &amp; his wife to night. He is an old Dover boy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>The Good Lord has sent us a beautiful rain this afternoon which was very much {illegible}, also this evening. Found it necessary to walk up to Simcoe to night, in order to be there in good time to morrow for delivering trees, with my friend G. W. Lemon. Had a pleasant walk notwithstand a shower of rain that fell when on the wat. It was something grand to hear the thunder and to see the lightnng while walking up the Railway track from Lynn Valley, How wonderful are His ways and works.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been delivering trees for Mr. J. W. McKays of St. Thomas, in Simcoe to day. George Lemon and I have got along very nicely togather. Hope that our final selling up will be as easily done. Walked most of the way home to night, arriving at about eleven o'clock. George brought me about three miles on the way. Was greatly surprised when I got home to find that ma had recieved a letter from Rillie Skinner saying that she intended visiting us next week all being well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>Not feeling very well I did not go out to Quarterly Meeting to day, but gave way for Mt friend Mr. George Wilson J. of Toronto who is visiting here and at Roads with his family. Ma and Bertha went out with him. Took dinner over at Reids, the folks being all away, and have enjoyed the quiet of the precious Sabbath day at house very much. Contrary to my usual custom I work a fiew lives to my friend Killie this morning in order that she might soon get it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Both men have been working at the North East corner field geting it down to peas. They have got the North part of the field done and the ballance nearly ready to sow. Had some trouble this forenoon in trying to find a horse for delivering Notices but failed. Took Maggie this afternoon breaking up the team of course but found that the trees had come to Dover and would have to be delivered on Wednesday. Comenced delivering notices this evening on the way home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Started out this morning to deliver Fruit tree notices for George Lemon. Got through the Eastern portion of teritory by dinner time. Was blessed with the noon day meal as though I had been home. Mr. Hinds who lives this sides of Nanticoke invited me to take dinner. Succeeded in delivering the whole of remaining ball. to day, even in Dover. Had tea at Mids Jiles. Rain has fallen occasionaly through the day makeing it quite unpleasant.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Our delivery in Port Dover came off to day, and has been quite a success, nearly the whole of the orders being taken &amp; paid for. About five orders had to be sold to other parties. Did not finish up until quite late this evening and felt rather tired of the job to night. THe weather has become warm at last, The rains of yesterday and last night have left the ground quite moist. Had a rather pleasant time to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been seting out fruit trees to day most of the time. AM greatly pleased with my order, They are such a beautiful thrifty lot. Find some difficulty in geting places for all of them. Think of planting some peach and pear trees on the front hillside. The boys have been finished seeding entirely except corn and potatoes. Drove down to Wattses this evening to see them about going to Simcoe after some trees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been seting out trees and plant again to day with all my might. But, did not get done after all. The boys fixed fence this forenoon and got the cattle out to pasture for the first. This afternoon John has been ploughing corn ground and Lewis fixing fence. The weather has become quite warm again with some appearances of rain. Have filled up the back yard entirely where practicable with front trees. AM seting now in front on the {sidetrill?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been working away at the corn ground geting it ready for planting. Lewis has been planting potatoes while I have been planting out trees and raspberry bushes. Got done for the present. Drove out to town this evening after the boxes that the trees came in. Agreed to give Lemon one dollar for the three empties. Rain seemed near to day but has departed, and a Norwester has begun to blow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to church alone this morning Bro. Goodwin preached as usual. Enjoyed the whole service very much, the Good Lord being very truely in out most. Have seldom enjoyed a Sabbath day more than this. Took ma down to the plank road church this afternoon. Bro. Baer preached and held the usual class meeting afterwards. Had tea with George Wilson Jar this evening at Reids, he being there still.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, partly after some more fruit trees, bought of Mr Hadgines, and partly to take up some eggs to sell &amp; to get some southern sweet corn for seed. Brought a fiew trees for William Watts as well as my own. Had dinner there and afterwards went over to Mrs. Clarkes. Did not hear anything further from out young lady friends. Had a short visit from George Wilson and his nice young wife this evening. The weather is still quite cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been ploughing away at the corn-ground as usual, while Wes. and I have been using the jack screws under the wood-house barn and drive barn, geting them straightened up some. Took the Jack screws home this evening, to Mr. Alderson's in Port Dover. Have had a short visit form our old friend George Wilson Jr. again, I suppose, for the last time as he goes home in the morning. His mother and sister Ella came to Reids this evening for a visit.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Both John and Wes. have been working on the corn ground to day. John has about finished ploughing and Wess has got it partly harrowed. Had several jobs to do to day but this afternoon had a visit from John Gilbert and his wife with unckle John and Aunt Lydia. Mrs. George Wilson {illegible} of Port Hope has also been here with us to tea, so we have lead quite a visitation. The weather has kept very cold for the time of year but, it looks now as though it might soon change.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day trying to get some little jobs of work done that have been waiting for me this some-time. Got the back yard cleaned up this forenoon. This afternoon have been grafting some plumsprouts and sating some apple grafts. The boys have been buisy at the corn ground as usual, geting it ready to plant. John has been laid up this afternoon with a sickhead-ache, however. It still keeps cold and dry; but looks like rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis worked this forenoon on the cornground as usual. John has been laid up with his sick head-ache again to-day. I have been working at sundry jobs, but, very buisy all the time. Rain has fallen moderately this afternoon, so that Lewis and I have been cleaning out the drive barn &amp; geting things packed away for Summer. Found to day that the oats recieved in exhange from Mr McKnight and which I have usued for seed have not grown causing quite a disappointment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>John {slokness?} still continues, took him out to Dover this evening to see the Doctor. Lewis has been geting out manure and marking the corn-ground &amp; c. While I have been very buisy at sundry jobs, such as geting things fixed up arround the house &amp; c. The weather continues very cool and dry. There is every appearance of continued dry weather. Planted our garden corn this afternoon in the garden corn.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning as usual. Ma could not get ready to go with me so I took Mrs Wilson and cleanlottle. Ma and I went down to the Plank Road church this evening or rather afternoon to hear Bro. Jackson. Enjoyed the service as I usualy do. Came home by Mrs. Clarkes and found our friend Killie Skinner and Mrs Larves there. Did not stay long however, though I would have done so if we could.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been marking and other ways preparing the corn ground to day. He has also begun planting this afteroon. John still keeps poorly and unable to work. Our friends from Pelham and from Niagara Falls came to visit us to day. Mrs Lawes and Arthur with Mifs Killie Skimmer. Clarke also came, so we have had quite a pleasant time. Killie and Mrs Lawes arestaying over night with us. So also is Mrs James Holcomb. Took the others home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>Helped Lewis plant corn this forenoon and also part of the afternoon. Our friends have continued to remain with us, making our hearts glad with their presence. Took Mrs Laws and Killie down to Jarvis this evening. Mrs Lawes and Mrs Holcomb left us this evening, took them to Mrs Clarkes. Had a visit from several neighbours this evening, Bro Goodwin our minister from Port Dover has also come and is staying over night with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been exceedingly buisy to day at Sundry jobs. Bro. Goodwin came last night and after visiting this forenoon I took him house this afternoon. Have also got my returns ready for George Lemon to take up to Mr. McKay, which has taken all my spare time to day. Took Killie out to Dover with me this afternoon and brought her abck to Mrs Clarkes where she is now staying. Took Maggie down to Mr Fredenborgs horse to night and walked over to Jacksons from there, Had a pleasant evening there with Aride.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Mrs. G. Wilson of Port Hope up to Fishers Glen near Normandale to day. There being a pismice there of Mr. Baies friends. Was greatly delighted with the scenery about the Glen. It is certainly a grand place for picnics &amp; c. Called on the way home at Mrs Clarkes to see houw Our friend Miss Skinner was, she being quite unwell last night. She had gone out to Port Dover with the other friends to help celebrate the Birthday of the Queen which was a good sign. Went to Grange this evening also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>John has begun work again to day after his illness. It has been driving the {illegible}. Lewis and I have been fixing up fences in front &amp; in the lane. Rain began to fall this evening, the weather being beautifully warm. Drove down to Mrs. Clarkes this evening all the way there and back in the rain. Went to see Mrs. Lawes and Mifs Skinner - saw the latter and was recieved in her usual cool shy way. Begin to think that the time has about come to quite running after her, at least.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I continued to fix fences and to do some other jobs to day. He has been ploughing the garden patch this evening. We think of planting it with {illegible}. John has been working away at rolling as usual. Ma and I went out to Dover this evening after some necessaries. Have concluded to send away for some groceries to the Grange Wholesale supply next week our sugar &amp; c being about gone. Had to give a note for a {sausage?} at Schofields to day. payable in four months at the Bank of comerce Simcoe.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of having to attend to a sick cow I did not get out to church this morning. Went down to the plank Road Church this afternon however to hear Mr Baer preach his farewell sermon. Had tea at Mr. Blacks and from then we went down to Jarvis, to hear Mr. Baers farewell sermons there. Both churches were crowded. Have rejoiced in God my saviour with joy and gladness. He only is my strength and salvation, surely I shall not be greatly moved.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>John and I got the grape vinces trimmed up and tied up this forenoon. He was good help having worked in a grapery at Grimesby. The plan there is to trim after the vines have started to grow in the Spring. It is must be a good one seeing it is followed by experienced growers. This afternoon he has been rolling on the front field while Lewis and I have been geting some potatoes planted in the corn field. Have been blessed with a fine shower of rain this forenoon &amp; still looks showery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been rolling to day most of the time. Wesly has been fencing in the yard below the drive barn end puting in a couple of gates. I planted corn in the garden and this afternoon went to see about some maple and other trees to set out. Mr. Nelson promised all repaired for filling up. Our mare Katie folden the last night. SHe has done well and has a fine mare colt. WIll soon have finished our Spring work if all is well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had John drawing out manure to the patch in new ground field when we intend to sow Sothern Sweet Corn for fodder. Wes. and I have been hoeing in the garden nearly all day. Drove out to Dover this evening. While there dropped into the District meeting when the business of the Simcoe district was being transacted. Some twenty one ministers were present and an equal number of Laymen. Called at Mrs Clarkes on the way home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 31 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been geting out trees mostly hard maple from Mr. Nelsons place and seting out again. There are some forty vacancies arround the farm caused by trees dying from dry weather. One of the men have been helping. The other has been drawing manure on the fodder corn ground. A moderate rainfall visited us to day which must be a great benefit to the various growing crops. Out rains are all light this Spring.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day geting the maple trees set out for this year. Wes. and I have set forty yesterday and to day. These were nearly all to replace others that had died last year. The row arround the farm on the two ends and Eastside is again complete. This afternoon John and I have been puting saw-dust arround them as a mulch. Never tried this plan before &amp; hope it will be a success. Mr. Barr came this evening to stay overnight with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>A fine shower of rain fell last night, and several others followed to day, So the ground has at last become quite thoroughly saturated. John and Wes. have been working at inside work such as grinding scythes, mower and reaper Rowes &amp; c. I have been similarly engaged most of the time. Took Mr.W. W. Rarr to the Elliot Crossing of the H &amp; N W. K. on his way to Jarvis this forenoon. Recieved a letter from Willie McWade this evening. He leaves Chucago soon for Philadelphia.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to church this morning again as usual. Bro. Goodwin officiated. Felt much proffited by waiting upon God in the house where his honr dwlleth. Drove down to the plank road church this afternoon also. The minister did not come so the meeting became a prayer and fellowship meeting. Went for a fiew minutes down to Mrs Clarkes to see about our two lady friends Killie and Arile. Was surprised to find them both there and the former sick with car-ache.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wiss have been geting out manure on a piece of the new ground field where we intend planting Southern Sweet corn for fodder. We washed the sheep this afternoon however. Our friend Killie came this evening to day over night with us. Also Mr. W. W. Baer the young minister from Jarvis lately transferred to Brittish Collumbia conference. Am of the opinion that this brother will {ere?} long become a leading minister of our church. Being gifted above the average in many ways as well as pious.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>The men finished geting out manure on the fodder corn ground this forenoon whiel John has since been ploughing and geting ready to sow. Went up to Fishers Glen to day with Bro Baer, he having Killie Skinner and Ella Wilson, while Mrs Lawes went with me. Never enjoyed a social season more in every respect. Took out dinner on the ground, Was particularly interested in my own companion and I trust she in me. Called at Wm Watts for tea on the way home when we left the girls.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have been variously engaged to day as well as myself. Went up to Simcoe this forenoon after some Southern sweet corn for seed. Ma also went with Bertha to visit Leila in Victoria. A very strong West wind has been blowing nearly all day veering to north West towards evening. No particular dammage was done however. The wood pile at Lowises house was set on fire however &amp; a good portion of it burned up before it could be put out.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>John has finished sowing the fodder corn and got to work drawing manure. We are takeing it to the field East of the centre woods this year this being about the poorest field on the place. I have been weeding out pidgeon-weed in the field next to McBrides, and Wess. has been helping most of the time. Had a visit from Mifs Jones to day, an old friend from the port. Spent a couple of hours very pleasantly with Mids Ella Wilson this evening. She leavesfor home to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Accordsing to previous arrangement Ma and took Mifs Killie Spinner up to Simcoe to day, in order to have her visit an old friend and near neighbout of her fathers in Corland, our own friend Mr John Murphy. Went to Mr Clarkes after her on the way. Got back to unckle Johns in time for tea where we met Mrs Lawes. Found Wellington carpenter and his wife here when we got home. They stayed until well along in the evening and we enjoyed our visit togather very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see Mr Ban and Killie Skimmer off on the tain for Niagara Falls. The boys have been drawing manure again to day. Lewis went away this afternoon however, on a visit to his brother at Hartford. I went out to Dover this afternoon to see about some matters of business requiring attention. The weather has become much warmer than of late, with some appearance of rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>The great Giver has blessed us with an abundant rain-fall last night and to day. DId not get out to church at Port Dover as usual, but, of course did not fail to attend the afternoon appointment at Plank Road church, when we heard our brother Smith of Renton. Got home just in time to escape a good weting. This being conference Sunday out ministers are all away at conference and supplies only occupy their pulpets at home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have moved and fixed up the old Smoke house for a chicken roast. WE have put it inside the orchard fence near the house. The boys have been geting out manure besides heling at the aforementioned job I have been working in the garden seting out cabbage plants &amp; c. Lewis and I went out to Dover this evening after the sugar and the other groceries ordered lately of the W. S. Cy. Settled up with Reid this afternoon &amp; owed him a small ballance.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to get out manure and to spread upon the field by James Challands. I have been very busy at sundry jobs. Have helped clear house part of the time. Did some whitewashing which I think is about the first. Our old fireplace chimney took fire this evening and in less than five minutes over twenty men and boys were here to help put the fire out, It did not result in anything serious however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>Comenced our statute labour to day and have done five days of the fifteen alotted to us. Thirteen are against the farm and two belong to Lewis. We have been grading down the south hil side along Walter Austins where a new culvert has been built. House-cleaning is still in progress with its disagreeable circumstances. Am thankful however, that it is progressing finely. We are expecting it to be about finished this week, if all continues well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>My men and I have continued to work on the side-road between the fifth and sixth concession to day, as yesterday. Succeeded in geting five days more of the fifteen done, having five mo yet to put in which we hope to do to morrow. Was just reading of the commercial union movement recieving the approbation of the House of Representativess in the United States, which by the way seems a great victory. The Republican party are strongly against it though.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wess have helped me to finish our fifteen days of road-work, with the two teams to day. The weather has been quite sultry with occasional thunder storms. A delightful shower of rain fell last night, the heaviest of the season. Everything is growing finely. Went over to the church this evening and heard Dr. Lake a conference is being held here, and several ministers are present.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had John and Wesley at work at different jobs to principaly at drawing out manure and sheering sheep. Took our five going porkers to the cheese factory this morning. Went out to Dover myself afterwards. Carried part of Mr. Goodwins things out in the buggy. SOme theives entered our cellar last night and carried off several Jarrs of fruit, and that while ma was in the house. This is the first theiving that he have has with is for a long time, that we know of.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Bertha and I went out to Dover this morning as usual. Had brother Daniel Wooley from Port Ryerse to preach for us. His sermon from, if any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, was most excellent. It seems a pity that so much natural tallent should not be utilised in its propper sphere. Went to the plank road church again this afernoon. The new minister not having come a prayer meeting and fellowship meeting was held instead. Had a good meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis and John at work drawing manure with both teems to the field by Challands. We are following the plan of spreading from the waggon, and will draw the smoothing harrow over afterwards to spread more perfectly. Instead ploughing very soon very shallow and may plough two or three time in order to clean the ground of thistles &amp; other notrious weeds The manure will thus become well mixed with the ground &amp; must; I think help to keep it loose.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>The two men have continued to get out manure from the barn-yard to the field by challands. THey have cleaned up the barn-yard for this year; and have well nigh covered the field mentioned. I have been weeding and hoe-ing in the garden and find that I have got a somewhat lasting job. The weather keeps both warm and dry with but little appearance of rain. Everything is growing finely however as yet especialy wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>John has kept on at geting out manure as usual to day. Lewis has got to work at cultivating corn and potatoes. I went up to SImcoe with the wool which I sold at twenty three cents cash and twenty five cents trade, to Mr. Brooks. Kept four fleeces for Wessley Lewis. Left a couple of dollars for J. Y. Hodgins at Prices Hore. Got cloth of Brooks for a suit of clothers &amp; Halifax Tweeds, at fifty five cents a yard. Have been quite unwell this after &amp; evening with a headache. Took ma down to Hamilton to the social however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has continued to work at cultivating corn to day, while John has not yet finished geting out manure. Went out to Dover this forenoon to take the remaining portion of sugar wtill his due. Have been hoeing and weeding out onions this afternoon also. Went up to the Grange Hall this evening and has a very pleasant visit with our friends there. We are making preperation to go down to Pelham to morrow, intend starting at an early hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I started North Pelham this morning at abouut half past five. Left Marian and Lewis in charge. Had a very pleasant drive down excepting that the dust and but were at times quite oppresive. A we drive along we could not help feeling thankful to the Great Giver for our own crop prospects at home. Most of the wheat and even the haw than we saw will rent little more than be cuting. Got to Mr Horton all right at about six o'clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>Have spent the day mostly with our friends Mr. and Mrs Horton of North Pelham, and very pleasantly. Took tea at Mc. N. C. Holcomb however where we spent an hour or so. Took Ma and Mrs Horton to the neighbouring church-yard to visit the newly made graves off the late Mr. and Mrs C. J. Cooke, this evening could not but feel sad to think of the sudden and almost tragic deaths of these two dear friends. Surely in the midst of life we are in death.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been staying both last night and the night before at Mr Hortons. Laverence and I have been to the Presbyterian church here this forenoon. Heard a most excellent discourse from Rev Mr. Petley the present 4th Chap &amp; 4th ver. "But refuse profance and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto Godliness". The Word of God as spoken by His servant was very precious unto me. Would like so much to be able to remember the dear brothers Sermon. Have felt much cast down in spite of myself this afternoon and evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>Visited most of the time this forenoon at Mr Hortons. Went with them this afternoon however on a visit to the Font Hill Nurseries, There were eight in our party. Felt quite strange about Mrs Lewis treatment of me; but, of course it will be all right. TOok tea at Billy Holcomb this evening. We are almost constantly reminded of our old friends Mr and Mrs C. J. Cooke. Forgot to mention the last night was spent at Mr Holcombs and are staying to night again with Mr Hortons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been visiting back and forth between The Holcombs &amp; Hortons this forenoon. THis afternoon wett sent to St. Catherines with Mr. N. C. Holcomb. Had a very pleasant time with him, and saw many places of interest about the city. Was greatly surprised to see crops took so poor on the way down cause, no rain, so I was told. Colled at the Thomases this evening a short time. {v?} Mrs Laws friend Jim Frazer put in an appearance rather unexpectedly to night. The former seemed glad to see him however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I started for home this morning at about eight o'clock. Arrive a little after six. Was thankful to find them all right. Had a very pleasant ride home, and could see a considerable change in the crops. Noticed a greater change as I we neared home, there having been much more rain then eastward. Have been much exercised in my mind respecting certain circumstances connected with our visit. The Good Lord is helping me again to rest in hope.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rainstorm from the East has been in progress since some time last night until to night. The creak has risen and become quite high still it rains. We have not been able to do any out-of-door work, so the men have been fixing up the waggon racks ready for use I have been to the factory this evening after a couple of our small piggs which were not doing well then. I have been graciously sustained to day in my disappointments. Praise God o' my soul.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have been cuting thistle and do some other suck jobs to day, the ground being too wet to work in any way. I went up to Vittoria this forenoon after Leilia. Found that she had left Mrs McLeans before I got there, brought her trunk however found her here when I got home. Have been geting ready to do some road-work in the lane this afternoon besides some other chores. Have been looking arround at the crops. Found them much more prosperous than I expected.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been quite buisy to day doing some work in the lane, mostly grading down the South hillside, Lewis has been helping. John has been ploughing LSummerfallow. Took ma and Leilia out to Dover this evening on business of their own. Saw the Ruilling Mills lit up with Electricity for the first time this evening. The Good Lord has been very gracious unto me of late takeing away entirely the sting of my late disappointment when below to Him be all the Praise.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>Took Leilia and Bertha with me this morning to church in Dover. Out Bro. Goodwin ministered unto us, and a proffitable waiting upon the Lord was vouchsafed. Our monthly fellowship meeting after preaching was also a time to be remembered. TOok ma with me to the plank road Church this afternoon as is out custom. The new minister Bro. Hamilton who is a young man preached for the first time to us. He has left a rather favourable impression so far.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Went with ma and Leilia up to Fishers Glen to day.While there I took a walk to Normandale and called at Mr Wilcoxes. After comeing back to the glen I nut met with some of Leilias friends and had a pleasant time with them. Was rather favourably impressed with Mids Bells Lamport of Vittoria as well as with some others. The day was a delightful one rather too warm or too the cool there was a picnic of our Presbyterian friends from Port Dover there, they having come by boat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUEDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>John ploughed again this forenoon on the fallow field next Challands. Lewis has been hoeing potatoes &amp; c. all day. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to get repairs for the mowing machine. Got some money at the bank also to pay for groceries lately bought at Grange Wholesale Supply. Am to pay in a month if possible. Took Ma and Leilia down to Wattses for dinner while there went over to Ms Clarkes and found the latter sick in bed. John started cuting grass this afternoon for the first.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been hoeing in the garden most of the time to day. John has been cuting hay, and ploughing as well while Wess. has been cultivating corn in the back field and this afternoon we have been rakeing and puting up hay. Went to Jarvis this evening for some repairs for the mowing machine. On geting home found Mifs Belle Lampart and a Mr Mashore here. Was quite favourably impressed with the former as being a very lively, and intellegent person &amp; I think a Christian</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to cut the hay in the eleven acre-field to day. He has just about finished. Lewis has been cultivating corn in the back field. while I have been hoeing in the garden and puting up hay. Had a short visit form the Wattses this evening. Emma and I have had quite a serious talk about serious things. Did not feel at liberty to make promises however. George Lemon is with us also, staying over night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY {6 missing} 1888</span></h2> <p>John C finished cuting the eleven acre field of hay to day. GOt it all put up as well and have drawn five loads. Out friend G. W. Lemon left us again this morning. He reports doing a very good business and will have two deliveries more next year than last. The weather keeps very fine and is very favourable for haying so far since we comenced. Grain crops are also doing well and wheat in particular is filling nicely, Many fields have not much wheat to fill however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Finished geting in out only field of hay to day. Have had only ten loads and a hald altogether from eleven acres. Expect to cut a load or two more from fence corners &amp; other places. Got word from the factory to day that one old son would not come up with the other hoggs to eat, so I went down this evening to bring her home. Strange to say she knew my voice at once and followed me up to the trough and went to eating, so I left her for a further trial of factory feed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs Wesley Matthews came in this morning and we found it impossible to get out to church as we had intended. We were able to get down to the Plank Road church however, this afternoon, when we heard Bro. Jackson. Enjoyed the service very much as indeed we generaly do. Got slightly wet this afternoon in comeing home a shower having passed over at that time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Drove out to Dover this morning after Mr Ardley who came by the nine o'clock have. Was sorry to see him loking so unwell and fell afraid that something serious is hanging about him. Took Leilia up to Mr Hugh Colours this afternoon on her way home. They having promised to take her to thr train at Waterford to morrow. The boys have been working to day as usual. This afternoon they have been cuting some grass in front.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had John at work on the Summer fallow next to Challands while Lewis has been cultivating corn in the back field. I have been rakeing and puting up hay besides doing a number of other jobs. Have spent a very pleasant evening with Mrs. Ardl, whose company is quite interesting as well as proffitable. The weather continues very favourable for this growing crops being both cool and dry. Have had precious intercourse with the heavenly and Divine to day thank God.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been harrowing the fallow next to Challands and got to work plowing the other field west of the woods which we intend makeing into a fallow also. Lewis has been cultivating corn as yesterday and is well nigh through with his job. We got in another load of hay this evening from the front field this time. I have been cuting hay in fence besides doing a number of other jobs. The weather keeps delightfuly cool and favourable for crops.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been ploughing in the field West of woods to day where we purpose sowing wheat this Fall. Lewis has finished cultivating corn &amp; potatoes for the present. I have been very biusy at sundry jobs mostly cuting hay in fence corners. Marian has been off to Brantford on an excursion. TOok Mr. Ardley out to the Port this evening, and called at several places with him. Stayed longest at the Wills however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been working at hoeing potatoes and corn John has been ploughing as usual in the field west of woods. Helped pick cherries this forenoon myself. This afternoon I have been puting up hay arround the fences. Mr Ardley went off with Reid fishing to day; but did not make a success of it, after all, owing mostly to his geting sick however. The weather keeps remarkably cool and fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to work away at the plough in the field est of the woods. Lewis has been hoeing corn and potatoes. Have been doing sundry jobs myself. SPent a couple of hours with the Barrets who have been visiting us to day. Was pleased to see Mr. Ardley so much interested in these kind friends. Clarence returns on Monday next to Toronto where he has a situation with an architect. He likes the business very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>Took Mr. Ardley with us to church this morning. Engaged the service greatly, as indeed I almost always do. The Blessed master was in our very midst. Did not stop to the class-meeting however on account of Mr. Ardley. Went down to The Plank Road church after dinner as usual takeing our friend with us. Took him over to near Mr Eland this evening, so we have put in the day pretty well going to church, and I trust with proffit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>John Lewis has been working away as usual, the former at the plough and the ladder at sundry jobs. The weather continues to be fine and dry, favorable I think they're all growing crops. Mr ardley went away this afternoon for a visit to Wattses. We are feeling lonesome without him already and wonder how we shall stand it for have him have us for good which he will do soon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>We have continued to keep one team at work with the plow today as usual. Louis and I have been cutting and putting up hay around the fence corner of the front Wheatfield &amp; c. I went out to do for this evening to look after some small matters and to bring Mr Ardley home with me, he having went out with the mail this afternoon. We went to see the Knitting mills to night, the public having been invited to see if he's working with their new {machine?} lights.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>A beautiful rain has fallen today, just coming in time so benefit greatly the growing spring crops. The boys have got to work again this afternoon at plowing and at other work. I have been helping pick cherries for canning myself. Mr. Ardley and I had to forego our visit to mr. John Meucks today on account of the rain; but, the shower was a bi much greater blessing than our visit could possible have been to either of us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>I drove down to Jarvis this afternoon to see about a small matter of business at the bank there. John has been plowing in the field a bust of the woods as usual. Wess. Has been cutting grass around the fence &amp; in the back woods. Talk to your unckle John's with Mr. Ardley and afterwards went to the regular Grange meeting at the hall. Meaning of simply an informal one and for exchange of periodicals.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had John plowing in the field west of the woods while Lewis has been mowing grass with the scythe I have been helping the latter also. This evening I went with Mr. Ardley down to mr. John Menckes for a short visit. Enjoyed ourselves very much with these kind friends. Both Mr. Adley and myself were much impressed with the suitability of one of Mr Menckes daughters Nellie for J a wife. But, we do not propose go mad over the young lady.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Took Mr. Ardley to the train this morning which started from the port at nearly eight o'clock a.m. Felt sorry to see him go, and know that we will miss him very much for a while Lewis and I have been rakeing and puting togather the remaining portion of hay in the fence corners and geting it in this evening while John has been finishing up his job of ploughing in the feild West of the woods. Find that our wheat is somewhat rusted in spots after all.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to church alone this morning Bro. Goodwin preached to us as usual, and felt much encouraged to press on in the good way by his exhortations. Our class-meeting afterwards was also a season of power, The Good Spirit of God being with me in the discharge of my duty as leader. Took ma with me afternoon to the plank road church, where Bro. Jackson officiated. H Felt that it was good to be there also to mingle with that people then in thin worship.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been rolling and harrowing on one of the fallow fields while Lewis and I have been hoeing corn and cuting wheat commenced the latter to day for the first. But, only with the cradle. Find it necessary now to feed our cows took night and morning owing to the scarcity of pasture. Have had some trouble with them to day bytheir breaking into the oats field. Find our wheat rather green for cuting as yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been geting started with the Binder at cuting wheat. It took about all the forenoon to get ready for work. This afternoon John has got the Big Flat pretty well cut and bound. The weather has become changed apparantly and is now cool and fine. Have especialy rejoiced in God, my Saviour during this day. It has been my privilege to rest my all on Him by faith, realizing in all unusual manner my acceptance with Him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>John has finished cuting and binding the wheat on the Big Flat to day and got started cuting in the field next to McBrides this afternoon. Lewis has been cuting arround the field with the cradle most of the time. I have been helping where most necessary through the day. Had a visit from Francis Marr, with Bertha's little brother and sister. Spent some time in visiting with him. The day has been most beautiful.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of damp and cloudy weather we have not made much heady at our wheat cuting to day, John has cut perhaps four acres. I have been buisy as usual at sundry jobs. Got the wheat set up on big Flat this forenoon. This afteroo I went out to Dover to see about some matters of business. Lewis has been laid up most of the day being unwell. Rain has been falling again this evening, but only light showers.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain that fell last evening we did not get to work at the wheat this forenoon, but did some other work instead. This afternoon however we have been cuting and seting up as usual. Was surprised to find Mrs. G. W. Hall of Horese-Heads N. Y. here when I came in for dinner. She looked well &amp; it seemed like old times to see her again. Her Brother Jerome and his wife with Mrs. Hall have been in attendence at Mifs George Riddells wedding which happened on Wednesday last.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been cuting wheat in the field by McBrides to day, while Lewis and I have been shocking up and do sundry other jobs. He has been cultivating corn part of the time however. Ma went out to Dover this afternoon with the mail and I went out after her this evening. Visited a short time with Jerome Platt and his wife who are to return to their home at Horse heads N. Y. on Monday next. Mrs Hall was also there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to church this morning as usual. Enjoyed the service very much, and the class meeting afterwards as well. Tickets were renewed to day preparitory to the Quarterly meeting next Sunday. Went to the plank road church afternoon as usual. It has become my cheif delight to go to the house of God on the blessed Sabbath day. It is such a privelege to mingle with the people of God in the worship of the Most High. Lord help us to worship thee arright</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been driving the Binder in the field by McBrides again to day. He has finished cuting all but about a quarter of an acre. Lewis and I have been stocking up and this afternoon he has been cultivating corn in the new-ground field. The weather continues fine and dry very favourable for harvesting. Have been somewhat cast down during the past day. Have been trying however to believe in the Good Providence of God over me in all this.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 31 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had the machine cuting away to day, but John does not seem to make much head way. He appears to be affraid of hurting the horses by over-work or perhaps himself. Lewis and I have been cuting arround the remaining wheat patches and shocking up as well. A light shower full directly after dinner which hindered us some. It makes us feel rather discouraged to see some of our neighbours drawing in their wheat &amp; we not done cuting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>Our job of cuting wheat countinues to last and is likely to keep us going yet another day. Finished cuting the field by McBrides &amp; the East portion of the hilly field by the drive barn, having three or four acres still to cut on this side. The weather has been quite warm even sultry at mid-day; but, nights are ivariably cool &amp; comfortable. Am realizing again that the voice of prayer and suprlication is still heard on High, Blesssed be His holy name forever.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>John and I have finished cuting wheat for this year at last. Got done about the middle of this afternoon. We have still quite a lot to shock up but hope soon to accomplish even this. Ma went out to Wellington Carpenters this afternoon with Reid's and I have been up after her this evening. Lewis finished cultivating corn this afternoon for the last time. Recieved a letter from my friend Walter H. this evening stating his safe arrival home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain last night and this foreneoon we did not do much until afternoon, when the boys have been going through the corn with the hoes to cut out thistles. Prospects are excellent for a crop of corn and also a clean field afterwards. Have found by experience that this mode of cleaning the ground pays best of any. The corn crop being a good return usualy for the labout put upon it, while the ground may be as clean as is possible to make it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rain accompanied with a strong wind and thunder visited us at midnight last night, which has changed our programme considerably. The men have been seting up wheat that blew down to day. Went up to Simcoe with me this forenoon, and of course could not get home again until night. Found that further heavy fall of rain had flooded everything even carrying off quantities of wheat from the Flatts &amp; washing away roads &amp; fences. A heavy wind accompanied the rain as last night doing much damage to fences &amp; crops.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the flood last evening we found it necessary to do a considerable fence fixing this forenoon before we could let out the cows. When we got through it was too late to get ready for church. Felt quite disappointed, it being out Quarterly meeting day. Did not get to meeting at all to day, Have had some precious season with my God however. He being with my in my house worship. Surely in His presence there is fullness of joy at Thy right hand then are {phasness?} forever more.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>We have been working with all our night to day trying to repair as for as possible the damage done to the wheat crop by the terrible rain of Saturday. I went down to Jarvis this afternoon however to look after a small matter at the bank then. Noticed that the rain had not been nearly as heavy as I got near Jarvis as at home. Oats in particular seemed to stand up well there while our is very much Tangled. There are some indications of fine weather Thank God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>The boys and I continued to set up or rather set out sheaves of wheat for drying to day. This afternoon however we got in five loads from the field by McBrides. This being the first of the season. Have been off this evening after threshers, Saw Mr Smith &amp; through him concluded to try Ma Nat. Persons, if I could get him in time. His prices were due &amp; a half cts per Bu. for oats, two for barley and three for wheat. His machine is highly recomended by Mr. Smith.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of light showers this forenoon we did not make much headway at geting in wheat although we began this morning with a full set of men and both times. Frank and Ed Austin helped, perhaps half the forenoon while Eddie has helped all the afternoon. The weather has changed and the wheat has dried finely since noon; so we have got in six loads and four befor noon. John has been reaping the pea and oat crop in front field with the old No. 3 Kirby, and is doing a fine job.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>The weather being very favourable we have improved it with all our might at geting in wheat. Succeeded in drawing twenty two loads to day. All but two of them were from the field by McBrides, The other two were from the hilly field. Have drawn thirty four loads in all from the field by McBrides, There is still a couple of loads of damaged wheat remaining, not dry enough to draw. Frank and Ed. Austin have both been helping to day. Had Nat. Parsons to see me about threshing to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>We have continued to get in wheat to day with all out night. Have drawn nineteen loads from the hilly field making twenty one from same field. The whole number has increased now to fifty three loads Franks and Ed. Austin have been helping us again all day, the one pitching in the field and the other in the mow, The Good Lord has continued to be gracious to us in giving fine harvest weather for which I want to be thankful. Praise the Lord O my Sam and all that is within my thousand praise his Holy Name.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>The two Austin boys have continued to help us get in wheat to day as usual. Just finished drawing to night by all but the rakings, "by the skin of our teeth", to use the old phrase. Have had sixty five loads of wheat in all; but, five loads of wheat in all; but five of them at least are considerably damaged for roughing except for feed. Our barn is just about full from the bottom up. Fell very gratiful to Almighty God who Causeth us always to triumph through Christ.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 1888</span></h2> <p>Contrary to my own purpose Ma would have me to go with her to the extra Quarterly meeting service at Jarvis this forenoon. It seemed to be my duty to go to Dover, but Ma's wish decided. Bro. Jackson preached from "The folly of Glorying in wisdom, in riches, or in any worldy good, and, the necessity of glorying in our Maker, and in His great Salvation to man. {close quotation missing} Have spent the remaining hours of the day quietly at home, trying to improvise the opportunities affordred from reading the {Word?} &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I with Frank Edie Austins help got in three loads of peas and oats from the field by the church this forenoon. This afternoon they have ben pulling peas with the horse rake in the North East corner field, while I have been rakeing Wheat stubble in the field by McBrides John has been cuting oats and peas in the front field. Had a short visit from James Scott and his mother, togather with Mifs Barrett &amp; Hubert. Was pleased to on these kind frinds of other days again. {illegible; name} brought little {Jimmy?} to {illegible}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>John has kept on cuting the front field of oats and peas with the old Kirby reaper, Wes and, Eddie Austin Have been working away at pulling peas in the North East corner field. We got in a couple of loads of wheat rakings after dinner however. We have had Josey Ryserson now Mrs Williams &amp; Fitzgerrald of Ottawa to visit us this afternoon. THey are spending a fiew weeks in Port Dover during the warm weather. Was pleased with Joseys husband he is an intelegent gentleman.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>John finished cuting the front field of oats and peas this morning and got the binder moved back to the ten-acre-field before noon. He has been cuting oats the ballance of the day. Lewis and Ed. have been pulling peas in the N. E. Corner field, as usual. I have been working at sundry jobs, and as a consequence do not seem to have done any thing. Got the fence accross the creek and arround the field by McBrides fixed up ready to turn the cattle in for a while. Mr Gutchen has been here since Monday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been cuting oats with the binder a good share of the time to day. The rain last night kept us from our work until nearly noon however. Eddie did not help us this forenoon on account of the wet. I went out to Dover takeing Mr. Gutchen and Daisy with me. Called at William Wattses on the way home and got twenty dollars from him to pay threshing and harvest help. Went up to Grange Hall on foot this evening to horses all having been working to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Got to work at the cuting of oats and peas but rain came about the middle of the forenoon and stoped further proceedings for the day. We have been working in the lane Lewis and I while John has been ploughing a small corner of the field by Jim. Callands. Ed Austin helped again about half of the forenoon. Went down to the factory after the ould son htis evening, Am expecting a litter of piggs from her soon &amp; thought best to bring her home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to cut oats in the ten-acre-field to day with the binder. Having to cut all one way on account of the oats being badly lodge he don't seem to accomplish very much in a day, Lewis finished pulling the peas with Ed. Austins help this forenoon this afternoon he has been seting up oats after the binder. I have been buisy as usual. The weather has been fine to day and some cooler. Am hopeing for a continuance of same.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to church. Had a very good discourse from Bro. Hamilton of the Jarvis circuit Bro. Goodwin and this brother having exchanged for the day. Had dinner at Mifs Giles and from there we went to the plankroad church when we heard bro Hamilton preach again. It has been a day of pigs and peace, God has been very gracious in the acceptance of my little offering. Saw Addamn Nose this evening; he having come come for day or so.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>John has succeeded in finished the ten-acre-field which it has taken some time to cut, on account of having to cut all one way. It is, however, a very heavy crop. Lewis has been shocking up oats in the above field as well. I have been working at sundry jobs but, most of the time have been puting Paris green on the potatoes. The goeing minister of the Jarvis circuit Bro. Hamilton came to make a sort of pastoral visit the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been cuting oats on the Big Flat to day, &amp; Lewis has been cuting with the scythe binding and seting up. I have been engaged much as usual. Got done puting paris green on the potatoes this evening. Learned this morning that the threshers would not likely get here before Friday next. Took ma out to Dover this evening after my day work was done to call on MRs Fitsgerald and her husband, who are boarding at Mrs Ryersons.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>We have at last finished cuting our oats for this year and put the binder away to night. This finsihes out harvesting except drawing the grain &amp; c. John has got along very nicely with the grain cuting, He is a very good hand with machinery. Lewis has been seting up oats on the Flat, which he has also finished. I have been engaged at Sundry jobs mostly at cleaning up the garden however. The weather has been beautifuly cool and nice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been of helping James Challand thresh to day, while John Lewis and I have been doing out best to get things ready to thresh ourselves. The weather is very favourable indeed for our work, which is a very important matter to us since we intend drawing and threshing the field of peas oat of doors in the field. Took ma out to town this evening Brought Mr. Gutchen home with us. He is to help us thresh.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been helping James Challand thresh this to day or until about three o'clock this afternoon when the machine come over and began threshing our big corner field of peas. Have had the following hands helping thresh about half the afternoon. Ed. &amp; Frank Austin, James Horns than, James Challands boy. Sam McBride and Mr. Gutchen. The machine has done good work in every respect. Our peas are turning out very much better than I expected.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>Go to work at one pea drawing of brushing again today, and good time. The following have helped: -bis. James McBride with team promised to help back at ploughing or anything. James Horn's man Sam McBride, Frank and Eddie Austin together with our own help including Mr. Gutchen. A list of this evening about five o'clock it is something wonderful how the peas have turned out. Instead of three hundred that I expected we have four hundred or about 35 bushells per acre.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and her father with me to church in Dover this morning. Had good and proffitable season waiting to gather upon the Lord. Our class-meeting was not well attended however. Took Mom with me to The Plank Road Church this afternoon as usual. Bro. Jackson officiated. Believe that I should rather be deprived of the church in Port Dover than the one on the Plank Road already. There is so much more life in our brethren there been in Dover.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>We have not had very good success to day in our wheat threshing, for various reasons. Only got about a hundred and fifty bushells threshed. Have had Alexander Marr to help us to day also, Ed. Owens boy James Challands man Eddie Austin James Horns man, Sam. and George McBrinde The weather has been delightful for our work, and the wind fair. Am pleased with the work of the machine. It both threshes and cleanes the grain so well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>We have threshed over four hundred bushells of wheat to day. The machine has run very well and our progress has been according. Some of out helpers of yesterday had to leave us to day so others have taken their place. Mr. Horns man has continued with us besides the following- {boy.?} John Heming, Ed. Owens man, Sam. McBride, George McBride this afternoon &amp; Ed. Austin. Thought to have finished this evening but have failed by three or four hours.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>We finished up our first threshing at about eleven o'clock this forenoon. Had the same hands to help as yesterday excepting George Gutchen has helped us all the way through, and has tended bushell. Have had six hundred and sixty five bushells of wheat from the machine at this threshing, beside the four hundred bushells of peas, threshed in the field. Took a grist of wheat out to Crokes mill this afternoon while the boys cleaned up the barn &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been drawing oats to day with a full set of hands and two teems. Finished the big-Flat which had nine loads besides the three already threshed. Took in six loads from the front field next the church of mixed peas and oats besides the above. Frank and Ed. Austin have been helping. The weather has been quite warm and is becomeing somewhat dry. Feel grateful to the God of my life for his great mercies. I know that He has graciously blessed my humble labours this season</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 31 1888</span></h2> <p>The men and I with the Austin boys help hot in ten additional loads of the mixed pea and oats of the front field makeing sixteen from same field besides the tree loads taken from the same field for sheep fodder some time ago. Comenced drawing oats from the ten-acre field this afternoon and got six loads in to begin on. Our old friend G. W. Lemon turned up this evening again. He reports very good success in his Summer fruit tree canvass</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>A light rain-fall last night prevented us drawing in J oats very early this morning. Got at it about ten o'clock however and have succeeded at last in geting our last field safely in the barn. Had nineteen loads from the ten-acre-field. Settled up with the Austin boys this evening and owed them quite a sum of money which I was unable to pay excepting in part. Am very thankful to have our harvest done at last, except of course, corn &amp; potatoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Took ma with me out to Dover this morning. As our own minister was sick, brother Jackson of Jarvis had been {obtained?} as a supply. It had been appointed some time ago that a thank offering should be taken up to day as a special effort was necessary in order to meet certain liabilities. The congregation was unusualy large. Went to the plank road church as usual, Came home by Mrs. Clarkes and merely called. Found the folks well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been helping about raking stubbles. I have been rakeing the oat stubble while he has been going over the front field with the pea rake. John has been working on the ground next Challands where we intend to sow wheat. Our old friend Mrs John Murphy came to day to spend a week or so with us. Am so thankful that God hears me and graciously considers my requests. Surely I have abundant reason to rejoice &amp; bl be glad all myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been working away to day on the field by Challands, with the gang-plough. Lewis and I have been helping Mr. James Horn thresh, all day. The job was a rather dirty one, there being a head wind, and very strong one as well. There was some appearance of rain this morning, but it has passed off since entirely.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been helping Mr. Horn thresh until about half past two this afternoon. John has been working with the gang plough on the field by Challands. Expect to have it ready for seeding in a couple of days more. Wes and I have got in a couple of loads of rakings since comeing home from Horns. Made a sort of temporary bargain with Mr. Geore Vail for the sale of a couple of hoggs at $5.95 per 1.00 lbs live wt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to work at the seeding preperation, while Lewis and I have been most of the day geting in oats and pea rakeings. Had four of the former and three of the latter. Got all done by the middle of the afternoon however and Lewis has begun work on the wheat ground with the other team. Cleaned up some twenty bushells of wheat this evening for Mrs Hambleton for which her son Robert agreed to pay whatever I got for what sold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Both teams have been working on the field by Challand to day. John has sown nearly half the field, Rain came on this evening however and will probably put us back some. I have been as buisy as it was possible to be during the day, at sundry jobs as usual. Bro Hamilton came this evening and is staying over night with us. {Feel?} it a favour to have the ministers with us again from time to fime</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain last night our seeding has been dropped for to day. Will be greatly benefitted by the rain-fall however, in the seeding as well as in other ways. Have had the men cleaning up seed grain and makeing some new fence. Bro. Hamilton has been with us until afternoon except when doing some local visiting. Took Mrs. Murphy down to {McFills?}, this afternoon &amp; drove on to Dover. Called at Wattses who had just returned from a trip.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning takeing Bertha with me. Bro Goodwin still keeps improving, and geting over his late illness; but, a supply occupied his place to day. A young minister from Hagersville preached for us, A think his name was Dougal. His sermon about the Christian life was very good. His manners are very pleasing though ve boyish and impetuous. Did not get to our afteroo service, Mr. Gutchen being here and about to leave for Michigan.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>John has finished drilling the field by Challands to day. Lewis has been harrowing and makeing fence arround the potatoe patch, north of the drive-barn. This has taken us most of the day. Had a short visit from Tom. Murphys wife, and little Pearly to day. Mrs Murphy went home with them. Mr. George Gutchen promised me yesterday that I should bring up his little boy James, &amp; I have agreed to on condition that ma is willing to do her part.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been working omn the field west of the woods to day. Lewis finished the other field furrowed it out &amp; c while I have been cleaning the ditches. I have also been binding up fodder corn cut with the reaper. It seems a slow job. Cleaned up some seed wheat this evening for William Watts. He took seventeen bushells and agreed to pay what I sold for in the Fall market. The pea market seems good for this time of year, Sixty cents being paid in Dover.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have been preparing the field west of the woods for seed to day. Lewis got something over three acres drilled this afternoon. By using the spring tooth harrow followed by the Acme a fine seedbed has been made although part of of the dield had only been rolled since ploughing which latter was dance about five weeks ago. I have been tying up corn fodder &amp; seting up the same besides fixing a fence across the creek by challands.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>I am thankful indeed to say, that the men have finished sowing and furrowing out our second field of Winter wheat, the field west of the woods, to day. John has comenced ploughing the front field by the church. I have been trying to get a load of apples read to take to Simcoe to morrow. We have always so many fall apples that we cannot use a half or even a quarter of them. SO we thought to sell them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been ploughing in the front field to day. Wes. has been also ploughing part of the time. I went up to Simcoe with forty and a half bushells of apples for the evaporating factory. Sold them at fifteen cents per Bushell. Found that the price of peas has gone up still further, they are now sixty five cents per Bushell and wheat one dollar. This is quite encouraging to the farmer here for peas are quite a general crop.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to work on the front field with his team all day. Lewis has also part of the day. This afternoon however I took a load of peas out to Dover for the first. Sold them at sixty two cents per Bu, Recieved a small parcel from my friend Walter H. Ardly of Montreal. I think that he is one of the most generous fellows I ever came accross. Brought home a quantity of goods from the station for Reids.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain that came last night and to day we have not as in our custom gone to the House of God. Have to some extent enjoyed the sweet day of rest though am sorry to have felt so dull and stupid. The constant activities of the weeks days seem to have this effect upon me at last on the quiet peaceful days. My heart is still fixed on God my Saviour, He is my joy &amp; my Song, amen.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>Both the men have been ploughing in the front field to day. The rain yesterday made the ground rather wet for a while this morning; but it soon dried off. I have been off. I have been engaged at numerous small jobs through the day. Started to get another load of apples ready for the Dryer this afternoon. Got a couple of hoes for cuting corn made at the shop this morning. Ma started for Toronto this evening to make visit there and {passed?} to Port Dover.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have been working away as usual to day, on the front field. They have finished ploughing with the harrows. I have been cuting corn myself. Comenced in the garden lot next to the road, and have only cut about forty shocks the first day. The crop is a very heavy on, I don't remember even cuting, anything like it. Almost every till makes an arm-full, and twenty four hills a large shock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>A shower of rain came this forenoon stoping our work at preparing wheat ground effectualy. John and Lewis have been moving the fence on North side of hilly field by Jim Challands. I have been cuting corn most of the time. Finished cuting the garden lot. There was something of over sixty three shock on less than an acre of ground. Mr Joseph Jacques was here after some seed wheat this evening. He got 9 1/2 Bu.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>Owing to the rain yesterday we were unable to work at our seeding to day. Lewis and John have been makeing fence most of the time between the field by Challands and the big North-East corner field. Got a load of apples ready for the drying factory this forenoon and took them this afternoon. Sold them at fifteen cents per Bu. to Mr. James of Simcoe. Stoped at the Grange on the way home this evening. Had a letter from Willer McWade to night. He writes from Montgomery Ala.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have been working on the field again to day by the Victor Store. It has become quite workable again. They have grilled in about three acres or so in the same field. I have been helping Mr. John Challands thresh for Ed. Owen. Did not expect to have this job to do but, am as well satisfied since the time now would not be very much missed. Have leaned this evening that the price of peas has fallen some and the price of wheat as well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wats have been working away on the front field again to day, the weather being favourable. They have sown all but about three acres. I have been doing another days work for Ed. Owen at Mr. John Challands. Have had a pretty serious time of it, the dust being something fearful at times and, work plentiful as well. Got the job all done however &amp; I am thankful. Recieved a letter from my friend Mr. Barr of {Comet?} BC. to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>Went down to Jarvis this morning to attend the re-opening of the Jarvis Methodist church. Did not hear the Rec J A Williams, one of the general Superintendents as I expected but the Rev. R. W. Woodsworth instead Enjoyed the service very much, this brother being one of ours most spiritualy-minded and holiest men. The Methodist people of Jarvis have been greatly beautifying the inside of their church and, I pray that God may bless them for thus makeing the place of His worship so attractive and beautiful.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I cleaned out ditches in the front field this forenoon besides cleaning up a load of peas from market John finished sowing the front field to day and furrowing out as well. Took the load of peas out to market this afternoon; and through the kindness of Mr Ried recieved sixty five cents per Bu. though peas had fallen to fifty eight. The contract holds good for the whole crop. Lewis started cuting corn in the back field this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>I have been out to Dover with two more loads of peas to day makeing four in all. John has been ploughing the narrow strip on the North Side of the field by Challands, for wheat. Lewis has been helping me most of the time at cleaning up peas &amp; c. Ma returned from her visit to Toronto the afternoon. She reports having had a very pleasant visit amongst some of our friends there. Have rejoiced in God My Saviour to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Took a couple more loads of peas to town again to day. Got pretty well drenched with rain when comeing home both time, especialy before noon. John has been away to Hamilton for a hollowday - the first he has taken for a long time. Wes has been helping me about cleaning up peas most of the time. Have been greatly disgusted of late at some of the movements of our Victorpost Master habitsare something terrible some of them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>Notwithstanding rains last night and to day I have been able to get a couple more loads of peas to the market to day. A change has taken place in the weather and now it is quite cool again. The men have been cuting corn except when helping me at the peas. I have now more than three hundred and twenty bushells delivered. Called to see out minister who has been sick, also our odl friend Mrs Backcock, whose home is now in Brantford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>The boys, or rather men have cut the ballance of fodder corn this afternoon there being danger of frost soon. They have also been cuting the other corn part of the time. Took two more loads of peas out to market this afternoon, being the ballance of crop. There has been three hundred and eighty eight but of peas drawn away having a ball of twelve bushells of the 400, machine measure more than covered by tailing split peas &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been cuting corn to day most of the time. John has been working on the strip of land lately added to the North side of the field West of Challands house. We got it ploughed and ready to sow but being too wet we have ditched &amp; unless it dries off soon we will not sow this Fall. the weather has been very cool to day with an occasional shower from the North this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Went to Dover this morning as usual takeing Bertha with me. Bro. Goodwin was able to preach to us, though he is anything but well. Though I pass through the valley of the Shaddow of death I will fear no evil &amp; c was the text Felt much benefited by the remarks made. Ma and I went to the little plank road church this afternoon and got caught in the rain comeing home. Was amply repaid by the service however, The Good Lord being with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>I went out to Dover this forenoon to settle up with Ainsleys for the peas drawn in last week. It came out nicely, exceedingly even my own estimate. Settled up some small accounts before comeing home. A very heavy rain has fallen this afternoon which has effectualy stoped corn-cuting for a time at least. The men have been digging potatoes since the rain. They are a very fine crop Thank God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain this forenoon we were not able to work out of doors. Having nothing to do inside we have been idle. This afternoon however the boys have been digging potatoes. I settled up with the Reids this forenoon, and found that they owed me some four dollars &amp; over. Went down toJarvis this afternoon to take up a couple of notes. Found the parties though not without some trouble, and gotthe notes all right.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wesley cut corn this forenoon. This afternoon John went to help Alexander Marr thresh. We are owing him a days work. Wes and I have been cuting corn this afternoon. There was the first frost of the season, to kill corn last night. So we are doing our best to get the corn cut at once. Got started at picking apples this forenoon. Thery are an extra crop.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been helping Alexander Marr thresh most of the time again to day, so that now we have more than paid him back. Wess and I continued to work at cuting corn until about three o'clock this afternoon, when it began raining. Thomas Jackson has been here to make repairs on our pump at the house-well. We took it out and have since got it partly ready to put back in the well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>The men finished cuting the back field of corn this forenoon with my help. Got the ballance out in garden also. John has been working on the side-road this afternoon with a teem, helping fill in a culvertby Austins place. I have been picking apples part of the afternoon. Had a notice served this afternoon with refference to Reids indebtedness to the post office department for stamps which was quite a surprise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain fell this forenoon; but, it cleared off about eleven, and has since been fine. We dug potatoes for a while. Aftheter the apples had dried off we started again to pick apples, the men and I. Find that our apple crop is much better than we expected, after takeing a general survery. The Northern spies &amp; Baldwins are especialy fine and abundant. The same may be said of the years potatoe crop.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>The presence of the Most High was felt amongst us this morning as we endeavoured to worships in His Holy Temple. Bro. Goodwin preached to us as usual. Has text this time was from "For I recon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be A recealed in us," - Many precious thoughts arrise while considering this precious text. Space fails me, to record some of them. But, plainly is it shown that sin &amp; suffering are synonim{ous?} terms.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>John worked this afternoon with the teem on the side road helping to fill in a calvert. This makes two days to be applied on our next years Statute labour. Lewis has been dying potatoes and picking apples &amp; c. I went up to Simcoe and took ma with me. Had some small matters of business to settle, and ma wanted to do some trading. Had dinner at Mrs Murphys with Mrs Winters. The weather has changed and become cold and windy again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wesley's have picked apples this forenoon, and this afternoon have been binding up fodder corn, the late rains having prevented the latter job until the present. Helped pick apples this forenoon myself. Went out to Dover this afternoon and took ma with me. Called at William Wattses on the way home to see them about our apples. Had a short but pleasant visit with the girls &amp; all. The cool weather still continues with some promise of frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>Both of our men have been binding and setting up fodder corn on the new ground field to day. This afternoon L however, Lewis has been helping me clean out the house well. It has taken me all day, as hard as I could work to get the water drawn &amp; cleaning done besides. Found the will in a very filthy state, but left it clean. Bro. Hamilton of Jarvis came this evening with his Sister Mrs Baer of Brantford to stay over night with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wesley finished binding and seting up the fodder corn this forenoon. They have found it a very heavy crop, there being some thing over a hundred shock on less than an acre. The men both went away to Dover this afternon, to attend the Fall show of the Township. I have been at home through the day, takeing care of onion &amp; apples. Bro. {Hambleton?} &amp; Sister left us again this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>I've had a steady Fall of Rain since about 3 o'clock this morning, and fill it rains. Of course we have been unable to do any kind of work excepting however, but the men have made a long ladder for picking apples out of the high trees. I've been reading most of the time, and have even got tired of it. The Lord is good, His mercies are all over His Works. All thy Works shall praise Thee and Thy Saints shall bless Thee. Glory to God in the highest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been digging potatoes to day in the past by Lewis' house. I've only got about one hundred and fifty dry and will probably have fifty more, all of which off of less than an acre. The heavy rain of yesterday has two left the ground quite white, so that our work has been rather disagreeable today. It is very warm, however. Started feeding our Milchs cows this morning, Nor nearly so soon as last year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of rain we did not get out to church this forenoon; but, this afternoon we have been blessed with a very proffitable visiting upon God with his people at the plank road church. We are so thankful to have this new and convenient place of worship, and that with out own dear people. Bro. Hamilton preached to us about the efficacy of prayer and while he did not tell us much that was new, I felt much edified in the precious the truths that were spoken.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>Weather has been fine to day, so we have finished digging potatoes and rather our largest patch, and this afternoon the men have been geting in some corn to husk inside. Thomas Jackson has been here this afternoon puting in our pump. He has been puting in all new pipe, except about two feet of old pipes in the bottom of the well. Rain has comenced falling again to night, so we are not to have dry weather yet. But, God knows best</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>The men have both been working to day as usual through the day of {Nofolk?} Union Show. Took ma with me and got to Thomas' for dinner. The show was a very good one, and then the day being fine crowd of people was very large. Made a purchase of a four-horse-power and large cutting box with which to cut straw and corn stalks for winter feeding. The machines were made by Nelson and Burns of London and bought of James McCall son of Duncan McCall of Simcoe.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Our men have been digging the back patch of potatoes to day. They have just finished up to night. I have been helping Thomas Jackson this forenoon, about puting our house pump in order. Got in good working shape. Went out to Dover this afternoon to see about selling some potatoes &amp; c. p Spent the evening at Bro. Goodwins, very pleasantly. Had an offer of nine Shillings for our whole wheat crop from Mr. Ainsley.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>Both John, and Wesley have been picking apples to day, and have got more along with this job although there is a good many to pick yet. I have gathered Sumach buds the this forenoon, for ma to do some coloring. This afternoon have been cleaning and repairing our old {lyr?} luch, and geting ready to make soap again. Find it necessary to get some ashes of unckle Johns, our own besing so poor as to be unfit for use. Went to Grange to night, as usual.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain fell again last night in considerable quantities last night. Several showers have also fallen to day which have kept us from out-of-door work altogather. Get a load of wheat cleared up this forenoon hor ready for market. This afternoon we have been husking corn and picking over some potatoes for our Winter use. Had Mrs Walter Olds cousin Fanny and Mrs. John Watts here to dinner to day The weather keeps quite warm as well as wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>Took my first load of wheat out to Dover this morning or rather this afternoon. Sold at $1.13 cts per Bu. to Mr. Ainsley. It seems strange to recieve such a good price after such very low prices as have prevailed for the last fiew years. Lewis has been off on a visit to his father yesterday afternoon and to day. John has been picking apples for me, and doing the work as well. The weather has become much colder. The first snow squall came this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Bertha and I went out to Dover this morning to meeting. Bro. Goodwin preached to us as usual. His text was "He shall cover {thee} with His feathers and under His Wings shalt thou trust." Mr Our class afterwards was a time of refreshing, though my soul did not abound in love to God and to man as I could wish. Mifs Giles came home with us and, we all attended service at the Plank Road Church as usual, this afternoon Bro Jackson preached to us, and we had a blessed time togather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>The weather being fine to day we scarcly knew what needed most to be done. We have spent the day very well however. Got in a couple of loads of corn this forenoon for inside husking and this afternoon the men have been picking fall pippins and Falinan sweetings, while I went out to Dover with a load of wheat being the second load. Had twenty five baggs on, and got along nicely, To night rain has began to fall, however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>Notwithstanding the rainy prospects all day, I got out with another load of wheat. Got another load ready to take this afternoon; but it rained in earnest so I did not go. Have been husking corn in the barn since with the men. The latter is our last resort when rain actualy begins to all. We do not seem likely to get much corn husked before Winter begins that is it comes very soon. It has been very warm today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>The heavy rain that fell last night left the roads rather muddy to day. I took a load of Wheat out to Dover this afternoon however also one to Lynn Valley this afternoon. Sold at Dover for the usual price 1.13 but, at Lynn Vally got five cents more per Bushell. The bots have been working at sundry jobs to day; such as cleaning up grain and carrying the apples in a such like. The weather continues very warm and to day it has been windy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Wess have been working at geting in and picking apples to day, when not helping me clean up wheat. Went with another load of wheat to the Lynn Valley Mills to day, 34 Bu., &amp; sold for $1,18 per Bu. Recieved forty dollars for this small load. Am so thankful for the goodness of God in thus providing the means to pay debts, which I desired so much to pay. The weather has been delightful to day, so warm &amp; nice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>Took another load of wheat away this forenoon, and sold at the Lynn Valley Mills at the same price as yesterday. Got all ready to take another load this afternoon, but, rain comenced falling befor geting started and it has been raining all the time since. James Horn came over this afternoon to settle up for the seedwheat, Paid him a debt that I owed him and recieved the ballance. The men got in cornstalks and unhusked corn this forenoon. Have been husking in the barn this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain continued to fall nearly the whole of last night, The men have been working again to day as usual. I went out to Dover this forenoon to pay some money to Mr. Edmonson. Game him one hundred and fifty dollars on my note which he holds. Went up to the Lynn Valley Mills with another load of wheat this afternoon got caught in a shower of rain on the way up. Sold for the same price as yesterday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the very bad state of the roads we did not go out to Dover this morning; but, to the little plank road church alone to day. We had a nice sermon from Bro. Hamilton about prayer. He made some very sensible observations. Had a very proffitable waiting for before the Lord in our fellowship afterwards. The good Lord was so realy in out midst. Am often reminded of the prophecy in Mal. "Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another &amp; a book of remembrance was kept" &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>John ploughed in the field back of the barn this forenoon while Lewis and I cleaned up a load of wheat. The men have got in the ballance of fodder corn, into the little barn, this afternoon, besides a load of corn to husk in the cow-stables. Wattses apple sorters and packers came just before noon &amp; have since been puting up apples. The are twenty barrels so far, prepared for market. Recieved a note from Reid this evening which I have given up for a bad job, I was thankful.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had John ploughing with our teem to day. Lewis has been working at Sundry jobs. I helped about geting the apples in barrells this foreoo the Watts boys being here. This afternoon I went up to the mill again, with another load of wheat, Sold for the same as before. vis. One dollar and eighteen cents per Bu. The weather has at last become very fine and warm with some prospect of dry weather, for which we are thankful.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 31 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been ploughing in the field back of the barn while Lewis has been husking corn in the garden. I went up to the mill with, another load of wheat, after geting it cleaned up. Sold for the same as before. Came home by Dover, having several errands there. to attend to. Brought home a couple of barrells of coal oil for Reids. The weather has been delightful to day. So warm and so dry. Quite a treat after so much rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued p to plough in the field back of the barn to day. Lewis has been husking corn in the garden. I went up to Suttons Mill, geting there about one o'clock, with a load of wheat. Paid him for some flour, 500 lbs, bought of him last summer. Left fifteen bushells in store for Mrs McWade, besides leaving ballance for ourselves. Came by Simcoe and paid int. on Mortgage &amp; sent money away to pay drill note, besides paying Insurance assessment.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I cleaned up and put away thirty eight bushells of wheat for bread, which with ten bushells taken to the mill yesterday makes nearly fifty bushells. We cleaned up the ballance and this afternoon I took it to market. Expected to have sold at the Lynn Valley mill; but, they would not but, So I went on to Simcoe and sold to Mr Sulton, Had to take one dollar and two cents, as he said the grain was to soft to grind. The fine weather still continues.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to plough in the field back of the barn to day. Lewis and I have got up some wood this forenoon besides corn. He has been husking corn this afternoon while I have been doing sundry jobs. It often happens that when we are the busiest, we seem to accomplish the least. So it has seemed to day. Forgot to mention that Lewis and I have re-erected an out-building this forenoon after having been {sorecked?} bu the Hollow Een celebrations the other night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>This being the day of our Quarterly Meeting my mother and I went out this morning. Had a proffitable waiting before the Lord, through out, The power of God being plainly visible in the many fervant utterances of the pastor as well as the people in the love-feast. Had dinner at Mr Aaron Stringers before comeing home. It came very acceptable to us as our meeting did not close until two o'clock this afternoon, and we were hungry. Came home soon after.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I gathered sweet apples for Cider this forenoon while John has been ploughing all day, in the field back of the barn mostly. This afternoon I went out to Dover to attend the Quarterly business meeting of our church. Have also been looking after some other small matters of business as well. Ma and I took tea at Mrs Wills. Had a pleasant visit with the girls though short. They expect soon to move to Woodstock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>John started ploughing again this morning. Rain began to fall at about nine o'clock and the remainder of the day we have been husking corn in the barn all of us. William Watts came with his gang of apple-packers &amp; have headed up the barrells, filled a fiew days ago. There was thirty one instead of thirty two as I expected. Am greatly comforted by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit of late; "His presence makes my {path?}"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>John has continued to plough to day in the field back of the barn. The ten acre-field being too wet. Lewis went over to James Challands about nine o'clock this morning to help thresh and has been there all day. I have been teeming apples to Dover. Took out two loads of fifteen barrells each, making nearly the whole that Watts bought. Rain has began falling to night, and seems likely to continue for some time, comeing as it does from the North East.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been away helping James Challand thresh to day, or rather until noon to day. This afternoon he and I have been geting apples picked up and carried into the woodhouse. John has been ploughing in the field back of the barn, which, by the way, he has finished to day. Rain has been falling most of the time through the day; but especialy towards night, as well as after. Have been somewhat cast down to day, in thinking of some matters relating to debts. But, the Lord is my Helper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling not only last night; but at times through the day. To night it continues to rain. John has been helping Walter Austin thresh, while Lewis and I have been gathering apples, mostly wind falls and cider apples. Our pile is becoming quite large, so large that I scarcely know what we are going to do with them all. It has never happened before, that our apple crop was so large that we could scarcely find room for them inside.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been helping Walter Austin thresh again to day. It rained a good part of the time particularly this afternoon and morning. Lewis and I cleaned up and the barn floor &amp; did some repairing this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover to take some apples, for Mr. Ardley and one barrell for Watts. Took some potatoes to Mids Jiles &amp; a stove for repairs to Colver &amp; c. The weather is quite remarkable for the abundant rainfall. It seems likely to continue until cold weather sets in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 11 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the very bad state of the roads we did not go, as usual, to the church at Port Dover this morning. We went to the little plank road church this afteroon, however and had a good time with the people there waiting upon God. A young brother Parker whose home is on the {Stagers?} ville circuit gave us an interesting exhortation and the after meeting was a season of considerable power. Am so much encouraged and benefited by these meetings.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 12 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I worked at gathering apples most of the time to day. Have about finished up, after a long seige of it. Got the cows in the orchard this afternoon. John has been helping Walter Austins thresh to day again. I went down to Thomas Jacksons this evening, mostly to hear from some of our friends in Pelham. Did not hear anything however. Have had a very beautiful day after a long time of rainy weather. We would be glad to see a continuance, of the same D. V.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 13 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been helping Walter thresh again to day, making four days that we have helped. Lewis and I killed and dressed a pig this morning for the threshers who we expect to have to morrow. We have also been geting up wood for the engine also a load of corn from the back field. The machine came this evening and will be ready for work in the morning. The weather is very fine indeed at present.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 14 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been threshing to day. Did not get along as well as we should have done however. Mr. James McBride and the following have been helping by James Challand Walter Austins man. Young Aitkin young Owen and M Natham. Butler for a half day. Our ten-acre field has turned forty four bushells of oats per acre instead of six as I expected. The weather has been very fine &amp; wind fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 15 1888</span></h2> <p>Have been threshing away to day but failed to finish, though we fully expected to have done so. Walter Austins man has been helping, and so has young Aitkin, James Challands, Natham Butler, Thomas Jackson this afternoon and Art. Owen this forenoon besides our own men. Jack Harris and Florence have been here to take Thanks giving dinner with us and lo and behold the threshers were here. Could not help it however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 16 1888</span></h2> <p>Got our second seige of threshing finished up this morning about the middle of the forenoon. Did not feel very well pleased on account of the threshers not finishing last night as they easily could have done. Two of Mr. Parsons men were inexperienced is the cause. John has continued to help to day. The following helped to finish threshing this forenoon for about a quarter of a day. Thomas Jackson Albert Aitkin, Nate Bubler and James Challand.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 17 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Lewis have been covering up potatoes and this afternoon they have been digging turnips. They have got them all day for this year. The very cold weather that began last night hurries up these things considerable. Went out to Dover to take a fiew potatoes to Colvn and to bring the stove home. Jo Failed to do the latter however. Found the roads very rough and considerable frozen.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 18 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the very rough state of the roads we did not attempt to go out to church this morning. Went to the little church on the plank road this afternoon however and had a very proffitable waiting upon God. The attendence was good and Bro Hamilton talked nicely about the prodigal son and some kindred subjects. Our fellowship meeting afterwards was also a previous season. Rain is falling again this evening and the weather has become warm again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 19 1888</span></h2> <p>John Hewson finished puting in his lost time on Saturday last, so to day Lewis and I have been alone. Rain fell again last night however, and the mud is as bad as ever. We have been geting up some wood and doing sundry other jobs through the day. Have engaged John to help get in the corn. Had Mr Hall from the sixth concession here to see about geting a place for his unckle to work. His recomendation is pretty high for his unckle.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 20 1888</span></h2> <p>The weather having become decidedly cold and Winter-like &amp; we have gone to work in earnest at geting things put away for Winter. Lewis ploughed in the orchard this forenoon. This afternoon he has been covering up potatoes for Winter. I have been puting apples away in the celler, also cabbage and Parsnips. The Lord has given exceeding great and precious promises. What could we do without such encouragement.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 21 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been working at sundry jobs to day. The ground has been frozen so hard that we could not plough and not hard enough to draw in corn and stalks. I have been sorting apples nearly all day. Went to Jarvis this afternoon however to see about a matter requiring attention. Did not succeed however, as could have wished. Called to see an old friend &amp; schoolmate, C. E. Borne but, he happened to be away.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 22 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has finished covering up the potatoes to day, for Winter, besides husking corn the rest of the day. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about geting some money to meet a not due in Jarvis came home by Jarvis and brought the note with me. Had a serious time of it riding so far over the rough roads on horseback. Am very thankful that trouble has been averted in this case at least for some little time to come.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 23 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been working at sundry jobs to day, while I have have been off to Nanticoke with apples to the cidermill. Brough home nearly four barrels of sweet cider made from about forty bushells of Ralman Sweets &amp; c. Had a serious time both in going an comeing, on account of the very rough roads. There is some appearance to night of another warm spell soon. It as been quite cold to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 24 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I got in three loads of corn this frenoon from the back field. There is still a large quantity of unhusked corn remaining in the field. The weather is so changeable that we have to watch our chance and draws when the corn is fit. I went our to Dover this afternoon to see about certain matters and to do some errends. Got my new over coat which came from Frank Stephenson, Simcoe. The price was $18. The weather is very {fine?} and warm again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 25 1888</span></h2> <p>On account a cold East wind we did and rough roads we did not go out to Dover this morning. This afternoon however we, Bertha and I went down to the little plank road church. Bro Jackson preached and was much proffited in listening to his discourse about the unspeakable gift of Got in our behalf. The weather has become quite cold again with every appearance of an early approaching Winter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 26 1888</span></h2> <p>John has been help us again to day. He and Lewis have been geting in corn from the back field. I have been picking over apples and geting them ready to take a load to the drying factory in Simcoe. DId not make much headway however, there being so many other jobs on hand. Our first snow fell to day, enough to make the ground look white. William and Mrs Watts were here this evening, He came to pay for the apples taken awhile ago.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 27 1888</span></h2> <p>John and Lewis have been drawing corn again to day from the back field. The roads and weather being quite favourable. I have been picking over apples, geting a load ready to take to the drying factory in Simcoe. Got the horses shod behind this afternoon however. The weather is quite mild at present. Have just read of a terrific snow storn along the Atlantic coast, with much damage to shipping &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 28 1888</span></h2> <p>John and wesley have been geting in corn again to day from the back field. Am thankful that they have got it pretty well all in the barn. It will take another day or so yet however to finish. Got my load of apples ready for Simcoe by noon and started after dinner. Sold forty two bushells at twelve and a half cents per bushell to Mr James of the Canning factory. The weather is quite soft and sleety.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 29 1888</span></h2> <p>I have been working with all possible speed to get sour {illegible} apples picked over and bagged up ready to take to the cider mill tomorrow. Have about completed the job to night. Have twenty three baggs this time, We purpose makeing vinegar mostly of this batch. Lewis has been husking corn in the barn most of the time to day. The warm weather still continues with an abundance of mud.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 30 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis working at sundry jobs to day while I up went to E. Decon's cider mill with out sour apples, to have them made up. The roads were very bad, especialy comeing home, the frost being about out of the ground. Saw several ploughs going on the way, which seems remarkable considering the late cold weather. A north west wind been blowing for three or four days and still temperature has been moderating gradualy all the while.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 1 1888</span></h2> <p>The mild weather still continues and the ground is sufficiently {fore?} from frost to permit ploughing again. Have had Lewis ploughing in the orchard to day. I have been engaged at sundry other jobs almost too numerous to mention. Lewis told me to day that he would like to go in about two weeks this is rather unexpected and I scarcely know how to meet the emergencies created thereby.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 2 1888</span></h2> <p>On account of the very bad state of the roads we did not go to church at Dover this morning. I think this is the third Sunday we have missed. I went over to hear Mr Eland this forenoon and this afternoon took ma with me to the little plank road church. Bro. Hamilton preached &amp; enjoyed the service very much as we always do. Went down to see Mrs Clarke this evening. Found her home and heard from her about {Arile?} comeing up to spend park of the Winter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 3 1888</span></h2> <p>I have finished sorting over out cull apples to day. Have also got them bagged ready to take to Simcoe when the roads get better. Lewis has been husking corn in the barn most of the time through the day. Am told that apples are on the rise in the market of the world and in good {illegible} at quite improved prices. Have experienced much peace and comfort in my {Lot?} to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 4 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I cut a couple of loads of wood in the woods and got it up this forenoon. This afternoon strange to say, he has been ploughing in the orchard. The weather has been and still is quite Stormy though very warm for this time of year. Had quite an extended conversation with Lewis about certain matters relating to us as master and servant. He has made up his mind to leave me before long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 5 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I got in a laod of straw into the drive barn to day, or rather this morning. He has been ploughing in the orchard since then. We seem likely to get our Fall ploughing done after all. I have been working at sundry jobs through the day. Am trying now to get His old house levelled up with Jack-screw{s?}. The foundation has given way in places and thrown the several parts out of shap very much. Snow is falling in the mud to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 6 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been ploughing in the orchard again to day. He is just about finishing altogather. I have been engaged at sundry jobs mostly at picking over apples to take to Simcoe on the first nice day. Am likely to have a full load when the time comes. The weather has been quite moderate and even warm. Snow fell last night in small quantities. There is still every appearance of snow however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 7 1888</span></h2> <p>Lewis finished plowing and furrowing out the orchard for me this forenoon. This afternoon we have been leveling up the old house with Jackscrews. Got it up in pretty good shape again. Found the sills much sounder than I expected. I have got another load of apples ready to take up to Simcoe. Just finished to night. The days are too short for me in which to do my work, and have to take advantage of the night season also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 8 1888</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis at work at sundry jobs while I went up to Simcoe with out last load of apples. Sold them to the Simcoe canning Company at fifteen cents per Bu. Found the roads pretty bad excepting by the woods where they were very good. Saw a number of people ploughing on the way. The days are very short however which interferes a good deal with out doing a good days work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 9 1888</span></h2> <p>I went over to hear from Mr Eland this morning. Did not go to the plank road church this afternoon the roads being so nearly impassible. The weather continues just as wet and warm as ever with strong indications of its continuance. It makes the Sabbath day seem dull indeed when we cannot attend out own place of worship. We hope to see an improvement in the roads before long however if it please God.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 10 1888</span></h2> <p>I have been extremely buisy at geting the old house repaired up for Winter to day. Lewis has been helping part of the time. He has been husking corn in the barn as well. The weather keeps remarkably warm for this time of year, Some of the neighbors are still ploughing. Have been levelling up our old house with Jack-screws, the first time I think since it was built. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1887 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>~ THE ~</p> <p>CANADIAN</p> <p>POCKET</p> <p>DIARY</p> <p>-FOR-</p> <p>1887</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Have not felt just right of late. a dark cloud of disappointment and trial has been passing over me. It seems so hard at times to reconcile my outward circumstances with the word of promise. Ma and I went down to William Wattses for our New Years dinner Enjoyed a couple of hours with them very much. Had unckle Johns with us for tea. A.G. Rose &amp; family being with them. His having come for a couple of day visit home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>I went over to hear Wm. Buckley preach this morning instead of going to Dover. His discourse about the faithfulness of God was both interesting and proffitable. Took dinner at unckle Johns with Addam and Nora. Went out this evening to hear our new minister taking Reid with me. The subject of discourse was not very interesting to me, It being to the Masons Annual Sermon. Free Masonry had a big puff from our minister.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Peter at work on wood-pile most of the time to day. Got in one load of straw into the drive - barn however. {a large ink smear runs down the middle of this part of the page} I went up to the Wiggin's school house this forenoon to vote for Reeve and councilors. Took ma up this afternoon for the same purpose. She never voted before. The principal interest now at stake is the Scott Act which has affectualy divided up our municipal as well as County vote into Temperance &amp; liquor {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I have been cutting wood in the woods to-day. when not doing chores the latter work takes up a good deal of time however. The weather still keeps very cold and quite windy. Ma and I went down to James Holcombs to spend the evening. Took Mrs. Reid with us. Had quite a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke being there learned that Oliver Austin failed to get the Reveship and O. Ainsley got in by only one vote.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Peter drawing wood from our own woods today, most of the time James Holcomb came and helped kill the remaining hog, and dress it. I have been doing some fixing to the cow-stables besides. Went to the school meeting this evening at the school house. Called for considering matters conected with our new school house. It was decided to build with brick 24 X 35 ft on ground and twelve ft high with cottage roof. The weather continues quite cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I got a load of straw into the Drivebarm this forenoon. Went down to Wattses afterwards to see them about going up to the tea - meeting at Woodhouse to night. This being Grange day I had to attend to my duties at the stall. Have about settled up my duties as secretary of which I am glad! George Lemon and wife were here to dinner to day. Did not get home from Grange in time to go to the Woodhouse tea meeting, of which I felt sorry.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>My man and I have been working away at wood-cutting in the woods this afternoon. This forenoon I went up to Roses Mill to take the balance of our last years crop of wheat. Had twenty bushells and twenty pounds on my load. Had a visit from Mrs Clarke and James Holcomb &amp; wife this evening. Intended to have gone to Pelham tomorrow but, ma wishes me to put of going until next week, and, of course I must respect her wishes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>My man and I cut wood again this fornoon in the woods. This afternoon he had been drawing out manure and geting up wood, while I have been sent to Dover about some little matters of business. Sent away for Montreal Witness for my club. Sent off for Guardian also. And for a coppy to be sent to my sister. Paid fifty Dollars of my bal. to day besides there being something over twenty six dollars to pay yet. Brought My Cousins Nellie and Lydya. J. Matthews home with me this evening.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Did not go out to church this morning but, over to M. Grady's church instead. Mr. Burnham preached a very excellent discourse about What will you do with Christ" Was much benefitted in listening to the brothers discourse. Went out to Dover this evening, to our own church, took Bertha with me and my cousin Lydia J. Matthews home. Considerable snow has fallen to day makeing the roads quite heavy. The weather continues cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I worked in the woods this forenoon cuting wood and saw loggs. Took ma out to Dover this afternoon to do some shopping for herself. I have been down to Thomas Jacksons this evening to see him about going down to Pelham with me to morrow. He decided not to go however, so I will go alone. Our trustees have had a number of teems drawing brick for the new school house to day. The roads are getting well well broke since the storm.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>I started for North Pelham this morning at about eight {mark} clock; a severe South West wind and snow storme being in progress notwithstanding. The storm being on my back I could manage to weather it and got along only Reached Billy Holcombs at about sundown and went from there to David Hortons where I am staying al night. Called over at Chandler Holcombs for an hour or so with James. Saw Mrs. Lawes and was sorry to find that she had not help in the house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>I went with Mr. and Mrs. Horton and Mrs. C. J. Cooke to visit come friends of theirs - Captain ______ &amp; family. They live about one mile west of Fenwick on the Camborough road. The Captain is well acquainted with the Hasen boys who are second cousins of my own. He gives a favourable account of their positions. Went down to Fenwick to attend Revival service this evening. Had the pleasure of taking A{illegible} with me. The meeting was very good.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Stayed all night at Mr. Hortons again last night, and to day went in their company to visit the Thomas'es. Had a pleasant time with them and a good sing, which I always enjoy. These people are quite cultivated musicians. Went to Bill Holcombs this evening for an hour or so. From there went to Mrs Cookes and had tea. Stayed for a while &amp; enjoyed my visit very much. Went to stay all night at Chandler Holcombs this evening. Found them in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY FRIDAY 14 1887</p> <p>Having slept in H.C. Holcombs house last night I found myself here this morning. The weather being stormy all day to day I have scarcely left the house. Was sorry no not to visit with {Anile?} more scarcely having spoken to her all day. Took her this evening over to the post office &amp; there to Mrs. Cookes where a company of young people was gathered for mutial edification. Spent the evening very pleasantly. I am staying over night.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>JANUARY SATURDAY 15 1887</p> <p>Had breckfast at Mr. Cookes this morning. Went afterwards over to Mr. Hortons and to H. C. Holcom's Esq. to bid them good bye. Started from Mr Cookes at about ten o' clock and had a prosperous journey homeward. The ride was a pretty cold one however. as I had to face a cold North West wind all the way. Got home about seven o'clock this evening and was glad to find them all well and everything in good shape</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SUNDAY 16 1887</p> <p>Did not go out to Church this morning as we intended. The roads being somewhat drifted, and the side road particularly impassible. Have en-joyed this Sabbath at home very much how-ever. Went over to hear Mr. Burnham this evening. His discourses are good and much more interesting to me than of our own minister. Believe him to be a man of deep piety, which is the most perfect of all preparations for a minister of Christs Gospel.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 17 1887</p> <p>The past has been all extremely stormy day; but, not so very cold. I went to Simcoe notwithstanding to see about a note &amp; to William Wattses on the way. The side roads are still closed up, most of them, and to days storm has increase the difficulty. Have had Peter at work in the woodhouse spliting and cuting wood. Have been congratulating myself on hav my return home last Saturday, that day having been comparartively fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I got in a couple of loads of straw this forenoon into the horse stable. He has been spliting wood this afternoon while I went out to Dover. Called to see Mrs Clarke on the way out and Mrs. Stringer also. Went to James Holcombs on the way home, th to see about matters respecting my late visit below. It is realy cold weather still and snow is increasing almost constantly.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had a very rough day of it to day A strong South West wind has been blowing and drifting the snow terribly. Drove up to Simcoe however to and took William Watts with me to look after a matter at the Bank. Got along nicely. Came home by Dover and took dinner at Williams. Had considerable difficulty in geting through some snow drifts this morning; But, our colt George goes along nobly through anything, almost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>My man has been cuting and splitting wood at the woodhouse again to day. I went to Nanticoke, or near there to take Sarah Walch home. She having left us for good. Went to Dover before comeing home to send some money awat to the G. W. S. Suppose this will be my last, having resigned the Secretaryship lately. Quite a thaw has set it since morning, and a heavy south wind is takeing off the snow at a great rate. Heard from my sister to day. The latter contained favourable news.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>The thaw that began yesterday has nearly ceased to day. To night it has become quite cool again. Peter and I have been cuting wood in the back woods; but on account of the great depth of snow did not make much headway. There is fully a foot and a half og snow where it has not drifted, of hard heavy snow. Our girl having gone away yesterday I have been churning this evening. It has taken something over four hours steady work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>The warm weather has not ceased as we expected last night; but, the thaw has continued to day very rapidly. Freshets, and greatly reduced snow banks are now in order. Peter and I have been working in the back woods as usual at cuting wood. Do not have much more than half the day for works in the woods however after the chores are done. Sleighing is spoiled on the roads and mud is beginning to show itself in some places.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of continued warm weather and the bad roads resulting therefrom we have been debarred from our usual going to church on the holy day. Have been endeavouring as best I could, to worship Got at out home in various ways. Am much interested in a book by J. A. Ingraham D. D. called "The Prince of the House of David" The naration of our Saviours life and mission are told continuously, in such a way as to be both interesting and proffitable.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>I went down to Mrs. Clarkes this morning to see about their takeing, one of my books down to Mrs Cookes when they go down to Pelham. Peter and I have been working at our wood cuting in the woods most of the time to day. Had a visit from Mr. and Mrs Captain Kimore this evening. They are from North Pelham and are lated to the Horton also to some of our friends in Simcoe. The weather has become quite cool again, but sleighing has departed.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been working in the woods this forenoon with Peter. He has also worked this afternoon; but, I have had visitors &amp; could not leave them. Old Mrs. Watts, with Mrs R Dr. Caughle or Libbie and Williams family were here. Had quite a pleasant visit with them. Went down to Mrs. Clarke this evening to see the Pelham folks who were visiting there the Captain &amp; his wife are to start home to morrow. The weather has been quite warm to day, but, to night it is snowing and cooler.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting wood most of the time again to day with Peter, in the woods. I went down to Captain McFells to day at noon, to find out how he progresses in his sickness. Found him b very poorly indeed with inflamatory Rheumation. It almost seems doubtful if he ever recovers. Am thankful to find that he is still bright in his experience as a Christian. He is even rejoicing in the midst of sickness and pain.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I continued to work in the woods this forenoon, and he this afternoon. I had to go out with the mail for the Reids and and did not get home in time to do much work. Had Mr. Joseph Jackson here to tea, with Mr. Charley Barter both of SImcoe. Mr Jack is contesting the election of the South Riding of Norfolf for the Dominion Parliament with Col. Tisdale. Felt more than pleased with Mr Jacksons straightforward manner of dealing with things.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>We continued to work in the woods this forenoon, Peter and I. This afternoon however, on account of rain we could only work under shelter, at sundry jobs. Feel much interested in our present election on account of the difference between the two candidates. The past record of Col. Tisdale being so bad as to render him entirely unfit in my opinion to go to Parliament. The other candidate is all right however &amp; in every way, the peoples man.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I got a couple of loads of oat straw into the horse-stables this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting wood in the woods again. The January thaw still continues with little appearance as yet of a change. Mailed a letter to Mrs Cook to day making enquities about a convention. The excitement about politicks keeps growing and will reach a climax on election day I suppose two of my neighbours came in to day and nothing else could be found to talk about.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>For the first time in a good while we all. Ma, Bertha and I, went out to church this morning. Had an interesting discourse from our own minister, and a very good fellowship meeting, with Distribution of tickets. Had dinner with Mifs Giles and tea also. Attended sunday school and choir practice. Remained to the evening service. Made some calls in a sort of pastoral way after Sunday School. Trouble has arisen between some of our members &amp; the minister; and, I have been trying to make peace.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 31 1887</span></h2> <p>The weather changed very suddenly yesterday and has been geting colder ever since. Snow has fallen to day, in sufficient quantities to make sleighing notwithstanding the cold. Peter and I have been working in the woods as usual. We are geting the dead and down timber nearly all cut up in both woods and consequently will soon have to cut down green timber. Am more than ever persuaded that it would pay for us to burn our coal stove in our house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>February has come in with a very cold disagreeable North East wind which has been blowing all day. Peter and I have been cuting wood in the woods again part of the time. I went down to Captain McFells, after dinner to see how he was. He having been dangerously ill with inflamatory Rheumation for a fiew days. It was thought that he was some better. Mrs Chesley is also very ill at John Mares Ma went to see her &amp; found her some better.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Since yesterday quite a change has again taken place. Instead of being extremely cold it is now quite warm and raining. We have been working in the woods as usual Peter and I. Went to get a good pile cut and up before we comence drawing again. The process is a slow one however on account of our other work. Recieved a beautiful likeness of Queen Victoria yesterday as a premium for the Witness, It is worth more than the cost of both.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>We continued to work in the woods this forenoon as usual. I went up to the Grange this afternoon Had quite an interesting meeting with a good turn out. Officers were installed to day. They have changed me from being Secretary to the Stewards office. Feel quite relieved in geting out of the resposibilities of this business. Ma and I spent the evening at unckle John Mattews to night. We always enjoy visiting there. Nora has promised to go with me to Pelham soon.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I continued to cut wood this forenoon in the woods as usual. Sent him with the teem to draw stone for the new schoolhouse this afternoon. There being a bee for that purpose I went down to William Wattses to take a freight notice with refference to sugar, at the station for him. Called at Captain McFells on the way home. Found him still on the mend, though slowly, He seems to suffer a good deal from weakness and pain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Got A Peter started at drawing wood this forenoon. Had to make a road across the fields, the lane being drifted up. This afternoon I went out to Dover to take a crock of butter and to do some other errends, while Peter worked at the wood business. The weather continues cold and to night it looks like snow. There is much talk at present over elections also about the fisheries dispute which is now takeing place in the United States.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of rain which has been falling all day nearly we did not get to church as we intended. Peter went away this morning however, and I have been a good part of the time looking after the stock. Have felt much blessed in reading a sermon of Dr. Machan's on the duties and priveleges of the christian. Surely we have a goodly heritage, in the precious promises of God. While I have entered into the rest of Perfect Love, I have also listened to the {illegible}less lies, and this grieves the great giver, of all good and perfect gifts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Intended to have gone to Simcoe this forenoon, and from there to the Quarterly meeting at Woodhouse Chapel. It has rained all day however, a cold disagreeable storm from the East, which has frozen as it came. Have not done very much as a consequence except chores. Mr Smith came to make us a visit &amp; somy time was occupied with him. The ground is well covered with ice &amp; snow put particularly the former and sleighing is splendid. Sent Peter to the Blacksmithshop to get another horse shod.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Owing to almost incessant rain I did not get to Simcoe to day though I intended so doing. I have been filing or {guming?} the cross cut saw, which has taken nearly all day. Peter has been spliting wood and doing chores &amp; c. Have have a great freshet as the result of the present rains, already. The two bridges along our place have both gone. I mean the one at Challands &amp; the other at McBrides. The upper one went first and took the other with it as it went down stream. Had a long visit from James Hom to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Found this morning that the freshet of yesterday and last night had done much damage besides carrying off out two bridges. No less than four mill dams were swept away on Patersons creek. It began with the old Ford mill and continued on through Brook's, Dan. Roses and Edmonds. The Factory in Port Dover was in great danger besides the shipping laid up in the harbour was mostly swept out in the lake, with Andrew Balls yacht badly crushed.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I got in our last two loads of oats straw for the horses this forenoon. He has been geting out manure from the low stable this afternoon and spreading on the hill East of house. Went out to Dover this afternoon, partly to take Reids mail. Had my own business to attend to however. Brought home a quarter of beef from Rosses of upwards of a hundred pounds. Am glad to be abble to record that the new store at Victor is being filled with goods. Made my first purchase this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>We have had another heavy rain and almost another freshet following. It has been turning colder since noon however and now it is quite like Winter again. Peter and I could do but little this forenoon but this afternoon we have been working in the woods as usual. The ground is now covered again with ice and snow enough to make some sleighing. Am thankful to see the mud dried up again. Have felt happy in God to day. Complete in Him, In Him alone.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I got home a load of hay from the little barn this forenoon besides doing some other work. This afternoon he has been drawing wood up to the house. I went down to the cheese factory meeting this afternoon. Had a very satisfactory explanation of matters all arround and consequently a successfull meeting. Cold weather still continues with every prospect of settled winter weather. Learned that Captain McFell is geting well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning and took Bertha with me. Had an excellent sermon from Bro Daniel Wooly of our Woodhouse appointment. Am pleased to sea him making such improvement in his preaching. Rev Charles Deacon p of Port Rowan preached in the evening, quite an interesting discourse about charity. Went to Sunday school this afternoon also &amp; called afterwards to see Mr. Will who seems to need sympathy and attention at present.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>RPeter and I have been geting home hay from the little barn this forenoon. Drawed three loads. He has been fetching home wood this afternoon, while I have been down to the Dog's Nest to attend a political meeting of Mr. Jackson's. The attendance was quite small. Only about thirty present. In other ways the meeting was quite satisfactory. Mr Alexander McAall was there as opponent. The weather is becomeing quite warm again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter has been geting up wood to day, from the back woods. The weather has become quite warm again with every prospect of another thaw. I have doing a number of odd jobs through the day such as puting brine on meat &amp;c&amp;c. Had a short visit from James Holcomb this evening, who came to do some tradeing at the Victor Store. Recieved a letter from my sister telling us of her daughter's mar Netties marriage this spring.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Peter drawing up wood again to day. The weather has been quite mild; but, still the snow and ice remain in sufficient quantities for drawing wood. I have been fixing up a sheepshed back of the barn, out of the old McPhee hen-roost, besides doing some other work. Have often thought, this if the fences and buildings should be so much out of repair after one season with a tennant what would they be after a term of four of five years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter went away this forenoon to attend a funeral of a friend. He has been geting up wood this afternoon however. I went up to Wilkinsons this morning to see about geting some cattle to his straw-stack. Succeeded in geting a promise to take half a dozen young cattle for a while. Had Nettie Matthews and Norah here to dinner and to visit for the afternoon. Nettie has about finished her visit in Canada and soon returns to Michigan.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>The weather continues very changeable, most of the time warm. Peter kept on drawing wood until to day noon however however, when the snow was so far gone as to make the sleighing very poor. Have got a nice pile of wood in the yard now for which I am thankful. This afternoon he has been spliting at the woodhouse while I have been fixing forks and doing chores. It has become very warm this afternoon. Had a thundershower, the first this season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I have continued to cut wood in the woods this forenoon and part of this afternoon. We took six of our young cattle up to William Wilkinsons to help worry down his straw-stack. He had not got home however, before one of them got there also. So we have only five there instead of six. The weather is quite changed since yesterday, Winter has come back again in right good earnest. I hope he will stay awhile this time.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to church alone this morning. Ma could not get ready to go, &amp; then she thought it too cold. Had a very good sermon from our own minister, and a good time at the class meeting afterwards. It fell to my lot to lead a portion of the class in my weak way; but notwithstanding all, we had a precious time, The Good Lord being in our very midst. Had dinner at home Jack Harris haveing come down with Mantie, Mrs Chesleys little girl, The latter is going to stay with {us?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Peter at work with the team to day geting up wood and drawing out manure. We took another one of our young cattle up to Wilkinsons to fill the place made vacant by the return of one the other day. Have been engaged at sundry other jobs as well. Our new girl comenced helping ma to day. Mrs. Chesleys daughter Mantie. She is a fine looking smart young girl &amp; I think that ma is highly favoured to have such an one, when girls are so scarece as help.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Went up to Wiggins school house to put in my vote for, member of Federal parliament Chose Jackson as my representative. The other candidate being Col. Tisdale of Simcoe. There appeared to be a good deal of anxiety on the part of both men, and some warm talk indulged in. Feel somewhat anxious myself so I am in sympathy with the general feeling displayed. Have had James Holcomb here to tea. My man has been working away as usual, though he Polled a vote against me to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Dover this morning intending to take dinner with our minister;, but, finding them away drove on to W. J. Carpenters and found him and his excellent wife expecting us. Had a pleasant and proffitable visit though somewhat marred by the result of yesterdays election. Our chosen candidate Mr. Jackson having been defeated by a majority of twenty. Called on the way gome at W. Wattses on the way home &amp; had tea. The Lord is a very present help to me these days.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>Owing to a strong North West wind which has been also very cold, Peter and I have got to work again at cuting wood in the back woods. Have been cuting small trees mostly and, so have I not made much headway. Have had an application to day again by a man wanting work by the year whose name is Loue Schram. There seems to be plenty of men; but, wages do not appear to be any less. For, they all want the same as last year. Am enjoying much peace of late and a precious trust in God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I continued to work in the woods this forenoon as usual. This afternoon I wanted to have gone to Simcoe but, a visitor came and hindered so I did not go. The man who wanted to hire to me last Fall. C. W. Lewis came, Did not hire him but made a conditional agreement with him. This evening, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson of Port Hope, our old friends came to visit us. Their account of sights seem while in the old countries lately was very interesting and instructive.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter has been drawing manure again to day, or rather most of the time. There was a moderate fall of snow last night which makes a little sleighing. I went up to SImcoe to see about selling cloverseed to day. Find that I have waited a little to long the price being a little some lower than it was. Had the misfortune to break my spectacles this morning and bought a new pair to day from counter at one dollar very good ones. Made Rain is falling again to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>It being a very stormy day and cold as well, I we found it almost impossible to got to out usual place of worship so I went to hear Mr. Burnham preach instead. He talked about the image of Daniel and the dream of Nebuchadnezer, giving a historical sketch of the prophecy. Mr. Wesley Matthews came home with me after service. He is a double cousin of my mothers &amp; I never saw him before. Mr. Wilson was also here this afternoon and has got to me into the notion of starting a subscription for a new church here.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter has been working ag away as usual at sundry jobs. This afternoon we have been recleaning the cloverseed for market. Found that my share of marketable seed was much less than I expected, there being only about sixteen bushells instead of twenty. The cold weather still continues; but, will soon change again, doubtless, as the wind has fallen. Have had encouraging promises with refference to out proposed new church from unlikely parties.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>My man has been geting the ballance of our straw-stack moved into the barn to day. i have been up to Simcoe myself with the cloverseed. Sold at five thirty per bushell instead of six dollars as I expected. There seems to be but little chance of a raise though. Settle up with Dan Rose on the way home. Did not bring much money home with me after all. So many things have to be paid and, the worst of it is I can't pay nearly all I would like to, sold four bushells of Tymothy seed at one dollar &amp; 60 cts per Bu also to Cope, Mrs Holcomb was here to get a {sut?}, on their new church I promised five dollars.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter has continued to get in straw to day finished geting in the ballance of strawstack this afternoon. I went outto Dover this forenoon to settle up some matters of business, in the best possible way. Called at Mrs Clarkes on the way home, to see Lucy who has lately been below. Found several lady friends to dine with us Mrs. Geo. Wilson of Port Hope was one of the number. Ma and I went down to Mrs. Clarkes to spend the evening. Was glad to learn that my friend Mrs Lawes was to come up soon, also her brother and his wife.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Went up to Wilkinsons this morning to see about our young cattle which we lately drove up to his stack. Found them all right. Peter has been working at the Woodhouse most of the day. I went up to the Grange Hall this afternoon to attend the regular monthly meeting. Attendence was small; but the business was attended to done. Came home by Wilkinsons where ma and I took tea. William was not at home; but, had a pleasant visit notwithstanding. Roads are geting muddy, freezing to night again.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I worked this forenoon at cuting up drift-wood on the flats. This afteroon put a new door in the cow-stables &amp;c. The weather is quite cold again; but, little prospect of Spring yet, although we see some difference in the length of the days. In looking along the creek to day I found that a couple of hundred rails had been carried away and a great many from my neighbouts above me James Challand and James McBride. H Feel thankful to have got off so well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of a very cold East wind which has been blowing to day Peter and I have been working in the woods. Cut down and partly cut up a large Elm tree, North west of the Ten-acre-field, which was good for wood only. This afternoon we have had a snow storm which still continues this evening. March came in very warm and pleasant but, already he begins to show his teeth. The old rule will doubtless be carried again as before.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>We have not gone to the house of worship to day, again on account fo the inclemency of the weather. It has been raining steadily nearly all day. The snow which came yesterday has nearly disappeared, and the water has risen quite high in the creeks. It has been a gracious privelege to worship God in my home. What a mercy that He is not contined to the assemble of His people; but, is ever ready to bless the true worshiper no matter where.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>My man and I got up hay from the little barn this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting wood in the woods It has been thawing all day and to night it is again quite muddy. Went down to Holcomb this evenings after some Soda buscuits. Learned from Mrs. Holcomb that Old Mr Holcomb was very poorly and not expected to live, but a short time. A telegram came to Mrs. Holcomb to day asking James to go down to Pelham to see his father before he dies. The latter is nearly ninety five years of age.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Peter at work on the wood-pile at the house to day. I went up to Simcoe partly to attend a meeting of the Division Grange. Took ma with me and had dinner and tea at Florence's. Learned some experiences of Bro. Ed. Chrystler with regard to seeding farm produce to the Grange Wholesale supply company {Front?} for disposal. Think seriously of seeding eggs and other things especialy butter this Season. The con expenses are nothing except freight which is small. Found the roads in a very bad state.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter has been engaged at sundry jobs to day. I made or rather finished making a bargain with C. W. Lewis this morning. He agrees to work for me for a year for $2,20 and board himself. I furnish him with a house and garden spot. Keeps a cow and a pony the latter is to work for his board. I went down to W. Wattses this forenoon. Found William and Mrs. Watts away &amp; had quite a visit with Mis Emma all alone. The a is a very interesting young lady, in every respect.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. Have been cuting up an old elm tree at the North West Corner of the Ten-acre-field. The weather has been quite cool; but very warm during the day. The sun has got so high now that it seems to have great power even when cloudy. See by yesterdays paper that the Rev Henry Ward Beecher died on Tuesday morning the 8th inst. at 9 o'clock. Was buried to day at Grange wood cemetery. He was seventy four years old and has always a man of great prominence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I continued to work at cuting up the old elm tree into stove-wood this forenoon. This afternoon ma and I went out to Dover, haveing some business matters to attend to there. Found the roads very bad except in a few places when they are becoming dry. The weather has been quite cool during the day, but we have good prospects of warmer weather soon. A literary association entertainment comes off to night; but, on account of the roads we did not stay.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>We have got our job of cuting up the old elm tree done at last. Had from ten to twelve cords of wood at the result. The weather is gradualy becomeing warmer &amp; more Spring like. Recieved a letter from my dear friend Bro. Rev J. W. German this evening. He has been on a visit to Calefornia and on his way home is visiting at his eldest Son's Willies, who is the Doctor. Was pleased to hear that the boys are all doing well except Charlie who still suffers from the Asthma.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I got all ready for church this morning &amp; when we were just going to start a heavy black cloud came up and looked so much like rain that we gave it up. I went over to Mr Gradys church however. We went out this evening and had an interesting service from our own minister. The roads are in a bad state and we did not enjoy our trip out and back very much, the wind being from the North West very strong and cold. Heard that Bishop Baldwin preached in Dover to day both morning and evening.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Peter at work sowing cloverseed in the second field back of the barn to day. The weather has been very windy and cold; but, we find no difficulty in sowing cloverseed in the second field back of the barn to day. The weather has been very windry and cold; but, we find no difficulty in sowing grassseed with the seed sower. I have been working away at repairing Harrows for seeding purposes. Finished one set all but puting in the teeth. My implements were left by the McPhers in a very bad state. In fact the remembrance of them will have a bad odor with me as long as I live I fear.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter continued to sow cloverseed this forenoon. He is nearly done. I have been working at my harrow repairs throughout the day. The weather continues as cold as yesterday with the cold North-West wind still blowing. I walked down to Holcomb after tea this evening to hear from Old Mr Holcomb who lies at the point of death. At last account he was still alive however. It seems that he has a carbunckle on his back which the doctors say will soon kill him.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>My man finished sowing cloverseed on the Fall Wheat ground to day. The ground was nicely frozen for that purpose, and the weather has been very cold all day, with a continued Nor-Wester. Had out old acquaintance and friend Charley Wilson to take dinner with us. He haappened on a visit to Mrs. Reid. Enjoyed our short visit with him very much. Our new man came with his household goods &amp; effects to day. Expect him to comence work in a week or so. Have worked at my harrows some to day also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I got home three loads of hay from the little barn this forenoon. This afternoon he has been cuting and spliting wood at the wood house, while I have been up to the blacksmithshop with some harrow repairs. The weather continues very cold and windy. The North West wind seems to have become a settled thing, having blown now for nearly a week. See by the papers that the ground is covered with snow North of us a fiew miles, but, here it is quite bare.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>The cold North West Wind still continues to blow, and the weather gets colder if anything. Have spent all my spare time to day working on my harrows as usual. Peter also continues to work at cuting and spliting wood at the Wood house. Have had a cisit from William Watts &amp; wife with Mrs. Guy of Simcoe. William has just returned from a trip to Muskoka. He says that as much as five feet of snow is laying on the ground in that region.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Worked away at my harrows this forenoon as usual. This afternoon however I went out to Dover in accordance with a promise made last week to Mr Cayley and Mr Varey, had some business matters to settle with them. Came home by James Holcombs where I took tea. James had just returned from Pelham where he has been for a couple of weeks taking care of his father in his last sickness. He is still alive though and but, cannot live long the doctors say.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I with Bertha went out to chuch togather this morning for the first time in a good while. Enjoyed the morning service tolerably well. Stoped for dinner at William Watts and from there went out to Dover for the evening service. The minister preached about some prevailing public sins, and very effectively too. Enjoyed the evening discourse very much. The congregation was also quite large. Called to see Mrs Clarke who is somewhat unwell to do.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter and I went up to W. WIlkinsons this afternoon to put the remains of the latter's straw stack into the barn. He promising to feed it out if I would take care of it. My young cattle are doing well there &amp; we find that our feed is going a good deal farther by having these seven head away. Gave little Mabel Rose a young lamb to raise to day, also one to our Bertha. Our new man has come with his wife and are occupying the house to night for the first. The weather is geting quite moderate.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been drawing hay from the little barn in the Woods this forenoon, Peter and I. This afternoon We have been up to W. Wilkinsons geting the ballance of his straw-stack into the barn. Helped him put the a load of hay on his waggon in the meantime. The weather continues quite disagreeable and cold, with an occasional fall of snow, very light ones however. I notice by late papers that Reciprocity between the United States and Canada is likely to be an important question of the near future.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Peter Mitchel's time was out to day noon. So he has gone &amp; now I am alone to do chores and all. Have been helping Wesley Lewis this afternoon to cut some wood in the woods for his own use. The day has been very cold for this time of year, but very fine in other ways. Got up three loads more of hay from the little barn this forenoon. Am very thankful for the prospect of having feed to last the stock until grass grows. This is more than I expected some little time ago. But Wilkinson's kindness is the cause.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this forenoon to see about geting a man to help on the farm. Failed however in geting the needed worker. This afternoon have been repairing up the cowstables and other portions of out-building. Wess Lewis has been working for himself during the day. He went up to Hartford this afternoon to get me a man and a load of pine for himself. Was told this evening of the death of my old friend Mr. Holcomb at the age of nearly ninety four at his Son WIlliams in North Pelham. James went down to the funeral.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of the continued cold weather I can do but little besides work in the woods and at doing chores. I have been helping Lewis cut his wood this afternoon. Had to file the saw, though. It went so bad. There was quite a heavy fall of rain last night but, it turned cold imediately after. Was disappointed in geting a man as I expected yesterday. Sent Lewis up to Hartford after a friend of his but he happened to be engaged for the summer. Heard yesterday that Alec Decon was just married to a Mifs Anderson of Port Dover.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>I helped Wes. Lewis cut wood again this forenoon most of the time. This afternoon I have been trimming trees in the back yard. The weather has been quite cold with the usual North West Wind blowing. Otherways it has been very fine. Notice that the continued freezing and thawing is making the wheat and meadows look very bad in places. My soul waiteth upon the Lord more than they that wait for the morning. Yea, more than they that wait for the morning. Glory be {illegible} our Lord Most High.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>The weather being very cold and stormy we have not been able to get to church to day. I have been look after stock and some young lambs have been comeing through the day that required attention. The Lord has been very good to me in granting continued assurances of his favour, which is indeed better than life. I am so thankful that he helps me to serve him; and, then, He has promised to be with me to help and to deliver even to the very end. Surely I shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>The very blustery cold weather still continues without abatement. A snow storm last night has given sleighing to haul up wood. Wesley has been geting up wood for himself. I have been working arround the barn nearly all day geting stables fixed up and the calf stable cleaned out. It has been almost too cold to work outside. Intended to have gone out to a lecture tonight in out church by Rev. Mr Hunter but it has almost to cold, and windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>Wes. Lewis continued to get up wood for himself this forenoon. This afternoon however he has been geting up wood for me for the first. I have nearly all day doing chores looking after lambs calvs and cows. Have had some further additions in the way of stock-another pair of lambs having come We have seven pair of twin lambs and only two single ones. The weather has been remarkably cold and windy. The old proverb has come true again with refference to March, vis where March comes like a lion.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>Have finished geting our hay drawn from the little barn this forenoon. Lewis has been drawing wood this afternoon from the back woods for me. I have been doing chores which takes a good share of the time. Got to triming apple trees this afteroon however. Have just learned of the death of an old resident Mrs. Robert Marr Sue, who has left a widdow some years ago. She was upwards of eighty. This reminds me that weather long or short out lives soon come to a close here now important to live well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 31 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went to the funeral of the late Mrs Robert Marr Senior, She was buried at the old Woodhouse cemetery to day. Her age was eighty two. Bro Calvert conducted the services and preached a nice sermon at the church. The weather has been very chilly and windy; but, not for the time of year. Lewis has been geting up wood and spliting at the woodhouse. Called at W. J. Carpenters on the way home Found that Mrs Carpenters had been very sick, and was not yet recovered.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Having recieved a letter from Mr David Spence, the Ontario Immigation agent Toronto containing further infomation as to a farm hand I went out to Dover this morning to get an answer off as soon as possible. Went to W. J. Carpenters first to give him the benefit of what I had heard. Stoped at W. Watts on the way home &amp; had dinner. Strange to say when I got home I found a man waiting, Joe the Indian, who I have hired for seven months at twelve dollars per month with board. Expect him to comence to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Wes. Lewis has been away with his wife to get his little girl from his father-in-law to day. My new man or boy comenced work on his seven months to day. Am to give him twelve dollars per month. His name is Joe. Green - full bred Indian. Know him to be a good worker however. I went down to James Holcombs this evening, after geting chores done. His father was buried on Sunday last at a cemetery in crowland. Have been triming apple-trees myself to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to church. It happened to be out Annual Mifsionary Sunday. The Rev. B. T. Austin composed the delegation and preached two excellent sermons which I enjoyed very much. This brother is at the head of the Alma Ladies college of St. Thomas and I am sure he is quite capeable of his position. Had our dinner at Mifs Giles and, afterwards went to the Sabbath school. From the Sabbath school I called on Bro &amp; Sister Montgomery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Wes, Lewis has been working away to day at spliting fence posts and at sundry other jobs. Joe has also been buisy takeing down and laying fence on the back concession. I have been working as usual, at triming apple trees and at this afternoon I have been geting harrow teeth in the frames &amp; c. Mrs Chesley died this evening after seven months illness at John Marrs. Happened there at the time of her death, and could not help feeling solemn at the death of one we have known so long.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I worked on the Big Flat this forenoon at geting some stumps off, and in makeing some repairs in our stamp fence along the road and creek. Have had him drawing manure on the hilly field this afternoon. Have been doing sundry jobs myself, while Joe has been laying up fence. It beats all how the cold weather continues, Have not it more in the winter than today and yesterday. Recieved a letter from my old friend and Bro A. P. Cutler this evening He still lives at Sutton {???}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis working at drawing and spreading manure on the hilly field to day. Joe has been laying over fence on the back concession. I have been triming apple trees a good part of the time. Went over to the church, however to attend Mrs. Chesleys funeral service. A very good sermon was preached by the new minister who has come to supply for Mr. Grady in place of Eld. Burnham, lately gone away. The weather has got much warmer since yesterday.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>My man has been geting out manure again to day on the hilly field. Joe. has helped this afternoon. This forenoon he worked at fencing. I have been up to the regular monthly meeting of the grange this afternoon. Did not have a very large number present; but, enough to have our meeting. Came home home by Judson Austins &amp; got five gallons of coal oil, at 20 cts. We have some idea of trying to get a car-load of salt. The difficulty seems to be to get it placed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Was Spring has come in earnest. The past has been a beautiful warm day. Our work has been much as usual, there being no prospect of seeding as yet. My enjoyment as the Holy Spirits presence has been unusual of late. There is nothing so satisfying to me, and then to think, that. He has promised to dwell in us and to walk in us, that He will be out God, and that we shall be His people. I rejoice that this is my exalted privelege, yea, and I will rejoice and be glad all my days.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has continued to draw and spread manure on the hilly field by the Drive-barn to day. Joe has been tearing down and building up fence in front of the field by McBrides. I have been trimming apple trees most of the time as usual. Went out to Dover this afternoon however, partly to take the mail and partly to get a spring for my spring tooth cultivator. E Saw Bro. Calvert who gave me some hopes of being appointed delegate to Grand Annual conference at St. Catherines next Mo. This office is only desirable for a certain purpose.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha out to Church with me this morning, the weather being fine. Had two extra Easter Sunday sermons from our own minister. Stayed until after evening service there being nothing in particular to call us home. Had dinner at Mr. Stringers, and tea after Sunday school at Mr Wills. Enjoyed my visit with my friend Mattie who had just returned from a visit to Owen Sound. Also with Mr. Will who has been reading my book, Out of Darkness into Light, &amp; I believes with proffit to his soul.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Got the plough started to day for the first, in the field North East of Drive barn. The ground was quite dry but very soft from much freezing but ploughed very well. Have had Joe leting off water from the back fields most of the time. I have been geting ploughs fixed up besides doing a thousand and one other things. There is some appearance of rain this evening. Saw my old friend Mifs Howell. Now Mrs Edy of London at the Reids to day, also Mrs Copps way.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have both been ploughing in the hilly field by the drive-barn to day. I have been engaged as usual at triming apple trees. Do not seem to make much headway however. There being so many other things requiring attention. The weather has been come quite cool again. There is apparantly, a storm brewing. I notice that in the fishery dispute. Great Britain sustains Canada, in her view to the detriment of the United States Hope that this circumstance will hasten a settlement.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Wes and Joe have both been ploughing in the same field as yesterday. Am thankful that they have got the field nearly ploughed. I have been ditching in the back fields this afternoon. Did not do much this forenoon the weather being so stormy and cold outside. Am reading a new book; "Simon Holmes" by J. Jackson Wray which is quite proffitable and pleasant reading Simon Holmes is a fine character; and one well worthy of emulation Some fine lessons are taught.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys finished ploughing the field North East of the Dive barn to day, or rather this forenoon. This afternoon they have been ploughing on the Big Flat for the first. Did not think of ploughing corn ground so soon, but other fields are still unfit to work. Had a visit from our young friends from Dover. The Barretts, Skey and Mifs Workman. They were here to dinner and tea. Enjoyed their visit very much. Took Mifs Workman and Mifs Barrett home this evening. The others walked.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and Wesley have been ploughing on the flat again to day. I have been triming trees part of the time. Have been laid up nearly with a cold in head which seems to affect my ears mostly and even my hearing. Had a visit from a cousin Clarke Vale this afternoon. He was never here before that I remember of. The weather has been delightfuly warm and spring like. An occasional shower has fallen. Grass is starting nicely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been ploughing on the big Flat again to day, which by the way they have finished ploughing there. I worked at leting off water this forenoon in the back fields. This afternoon I went out to Dover to look after some little matters of business. Read a remarkable case of faith cure in the Mail of an English church minister. After a life long sickness, he was first Sanctified and afterwards cured of his bodily ailments in answer to believing prayer.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>Did not go out to church this morning but this evening instead. Have enjoyed the Sabbath very much notwithstanding. The weather has been quite cold and windy and the reads rather bad in places. In communing with my God I have been graciously blessed and been made glad with the assurance of his presence and sympathy. Am endeavoring to give myself fully to His service, and to live in the full enjoyment of His great and glorious Salvation from {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys got to ploughing in the big field North East corner to day. I spent the forenoon in ditching in the same field. I went down to Jarvis after repairs for Drill and barrell of sugar which Reid order for us. The weather has been very disagreeable, and cold snow has been falling this afternoon in small quantities. Called at Holcombs on the way home &amp; made enquiries about the folks below. They expect my friends N. C. and A. L. H soon.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>My men have been ploughing in the North East Corner field again to day. This morning however before the snow disappeared Joe and I moved a big Stump from the lane to the line fence where I intend to put in a lot of stumps. I went down to Wattses to see William on some matters of business. Have been makeing a stump boat this afternoon &amp; c. The cold weather still continues &amp; c. The cold weather still continues, but the past has been a most beautiful day though cool and windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been ploughing in the big field again to day while I have work arround at sundry jobs as usual. Had a visit from the Watts girls this afternoon. They are geting to be quite interesting company both of them. Went fishing with the boys to night. Got something over thirty fine succers and one pike. I could not help thinking of other days when I was younger. I used to think it fine sport.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and Wes. have ploughed most of the time to day in the big field. Joe has got to harrowing in the same field however. Our first ploughing having become quite dry. Intend to stop ploughing now and go to seeding, the b ground not being fit to plough any more. Am thank that our spring ploughing harrows up beautifuly. I have been engaged much as usual to day. Have got to stakeing and finishing up fence however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Wes. Lewis ploughing head lands and some other small patches to day. Joe has been harrowing in the big field. I have been fixing fence along the side road East of big fiend. It has rained this afternoon however which prevented me geting done, It still looks like rain to night, Am enjoying in great measure the Good Spirit of my God. His presence makes my paradice indeed. I am so thoroughly satisfied when He is near &amp; His presence in my poor heart.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been exceedingly buisy to day all of us. We sowed about five acres to oats in the big fied to day, in North West corner. Sowed by hand and covered with spring tooth cultivator followed by smoothing harrow sowed grass seed before the smothing harrow. Joe has been harrowing in the hilly field for peas The weather has been very windy and quite cold towards night. The ground is geting quite dry and works very well. We are having a visit from our old servant girl Sarah Walsh to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to the Port this morning to our regular service. Were favoured with a treat however, more than usual. The Rev Mr Daniel of New Jersey, now R Resident of Wesley Park association, preached both morning and evening. Both sermons were excellent and full of Christian love. We stayed to dinner with Mifs Giles, I attended Sunday school afterwards and took Mr. Barran's class. the latter being away. Saw Mrs Ryerson, Just returned from Josey's in Ottawa.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I have been working away in the big field to day. I have been sowing oats until the field is about two thirds sown &amp; mostly harrowed in. It is also partly ditched. I went fishing with the boys to night but did not make a very big haul. Only got ten altogether. So concluded not to try it again for a while. The weather continues to be quite cool and is becomeing dry not a very unfavourable state of things for seeding at any rate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>I finished sowing oats in about ten acres of the fourteen acre field to day. The boys have about got it harrowed in. Joe has been working in the hilly field where we intend to sow peas. Out sorel mare, Fannie seemed to be tired out to night. Had to quit working with her before time, on that account. The weather keeps very cold and windy. There has been a cold rain to day, but not enough to stop work. I will rejoice in Thy strength O my God &amp; The only will I serve.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and I finished running ditches in the big field this forenoon all but about two acres which was to wet to work. Wes has been drilling peas on the hilly field by the drive barn. Had some trouble with my drill in the beginning. Mr. Farechilds and Robert Austin come and fixed one of out pumps this afternoon. Had our friend N. C. Holcomb Esq of North Pelham to take tea with us this evening. Mr and Mrs Clarke &amp; James Holcomb &amp; wife were also here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>Were fortunate in geting ditches mostly cleaned in big field, also ballance of peas sown in hilly field. It has been raining heavily since noon and we have all had a good rest. Got about twenty acres of our seeding done. Thank God for he alone can prosper out labours and make them effective. I desire exceedingly to do all things as unto Him. "For none of us liveth to himself", He is willing to accept us and out little offering and O, how glad I am that He accepts me.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of yesterdays rain we have had to suspend seeding opperations entirely. The rain will be a great benefir however in takeing out to frost and settling the ground besides starting seed already sown. Have had the boys at work at sundry jobs to day, This afternoon Wes. went up into Townsend after his pony. Thought that with him our other horses would have on occasional rest. They have had it pretty hard so far. The weather has been very windry and cold to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>The ground has not dried off sufficiently for us to assure our seeding opperations as yet. Have had grass and sown on the field by the church to day the catch from last year not being sufficient to make a good sold. Thought best not to plough up to the field from fear of scarcety of pasture through the Summer. Ma and I went out to Dover this afternoon to get some necessaries also for some business with G. W. Lemon, Expect to help time deliver his fruit trees as soon as they come. Went to Francis Marrs for tea.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to out Quarterly meeting service to day, ma and I. Had a rather proffitable waiting upon the Lord in Wes house. Took dinner with Mifs Giles and remained to the evening service. Our old boy Willie McWade was there. It was quite a surprise to see him after some three or four years absence. Instead of being a worldling he has become a Christian, and I understand a methodist. The Good Lord was with us in out Love feast to day. It was good for us to acknowledge the goodness of Got to each other.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had one team at work geting ground ready to sow barley. The other has been idle except ploughing a little patch in the garden. I have been cleaning out cellar and planting garden seeds myself. Went out to town this evening to see about the fruit trees again. Found that they had not come yet, so I will be able to go to Quarterly Meeting to morrow, as I wished. Expect to have some serious matters come up at out Meeting. Feel somewhat discouraged with refference to our minister.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Wesley and I have been planting potatoes in the garden this forenoon. Went out to Dover this afternoon to attend our last quarterly meeting for the year. Some very gratifying circumstances hapened one in particular with refference to Bro. Montgamery who has been absent from the means of grace for some months on account of bitter feelings towards our minister, which grew out of a sermon preached about Masonry. Hope the healing of the wound will be permanent.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>I have been working in the garden to day most of the time at planting potatoes and at doing some other kinds of garden work. W Helped ma about her flower garden as well. Went up to William Wilkinsons this afternoon after the seven head of young cattle that we have had there for the last two or more months. Could not pursuade my friend to take anything for his kindness in feeding my cattle so long. Drove up to Simcoe to night by way of Port Dover, There I went to see about trees.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>George Lemon and I have been geting the Simcoe trees delivered to day have got along all right so far as we could see. It went quite awkward for a-while, on account of being a new job. Am thankful to the Almighty God for strength and grace. Left Simcoe at about Eight o'clock A. M. and instead of going home I drove down to Holcombs. Made an arrangement with him to help me deliver Notices to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>I started from James Holcombs this morning at about eight o'clock to deliver notices. Got James to go Eastward while I went West. Finished delivering my share of the Notices about sun-down. Found that the trees had not been taken from the can and did what I could to have them taken over early in the morning. Had dinner with Bro. Daniel Wooley. Got home about ten and found everything all right so far as I could see. The weather continues warm and showery.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been engaged at helping G. W. Lemon deliver fruit trees in Port Dover to day. Left home at about four o'clock this morning. Did not yet through with our days work until after nine o'clock this evening. Walked home when done. Had a fiew orders on hand but only three for four. Felt very tired after the job was over. The anxiety and care are considerable in connection with the matter. Enjoyed meeting with my old friends and acquaintances very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning, takeing Bertha with me. Our own minister officiated as usual. His sermon was quite instructive but somewhat marred as is toff to often the case with slang expressions. Can never become reconciled to such talk in the house of God. Had out several class-meetings divided up by themselves in different parts of the church for the first. My class took the N. East corner. Enjoyed the change very much. The confusion of the old way being largely obviated.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>I have been at work at Mas flower garden most of the time to day. We are covering the beds with fine manure , which I have to bring from the drive barn on the wheel-barrow. The boys have been working at seeding in the back fields again to day. Had a visit from our old boys Willie McWade and Harry Barret this afternoon and evening. George Lemons came this evening and is staying over night with us. Have been working at our Delivery business to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>George Lemon and I have been at work at our Fruit tree delivery business, makeing out the returns &amp; c. to day. Have had same difficulty in geting Simcoe returns made out. The boys have been sowing oats in one of the back fields to day. Hope to finish to morrow. Set out some fruit trees for Reid's this evening. Got our papers about made out ready to send away. So now I hope to get to work again. It has become very warm and Summer like, Peach blossoms are comeing out beautifuly in abundance.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day at many things, mostly at seting out fruit trees and berry bushes. Set some plum graft in plug sprouts also. The boys have been puting in the last of our spring grain excepting corn, to day. The new ground has been the last. Drove down to Wattses this evening to see about selling potatoes. Called at Hammonds on the way home. Heard this evening of the death of Mr. Warren who has been sick only a little while. His wife still lives though expected to die for many years, with consumption.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe has been harrowing on the flat, when we intend to plant corn. Wes. has been finishing the new ground field with the smoothing harrow. I have been sowing grass seed on the same field before harrowing. The weather has been extremely warm again to day. Vegetation is advancing very rapidly for this time of year. We seldom have it so warm in may as it has been lately. Peach and cherry trees are in full bloom and look perfectly beautiful. The spring has spring been a delightful one so far.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been working away on the corn-ground to day. Lewis and I run out to the furrows in the new ground field this morning, though. I have been geting planters home and other things in readiness for planting corn to morrow. Am very thankful to Almighty God for temporal blessing. Our spring work was never in a more backward state in early spring, and still we were never further along at this time of year. He has given me such good help.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>I have been exceedingly buisy at a thousand and one things to day. The boys have got to planting corn this afternoon. Went down to William Watts this morning to set a fiew grafts in plum sprouts &amp; for other business. Drove up to Simcoe this afternoon to see G. Lemon further about our Delivery matters. I think we are likely yo get the Delivery business all straightened up now soon. Saw T. R. Nelles also about another matter this evening.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to our usual morning service this morning. The Rev. Ray Smith officiated it being childrens day. The little people seemed greatly delighted as well as older ones. Had dinner at Mr. Wills. Immediately afterwards we went to sabbath school, after which I went to visit some sick people. Had a precious season of prayer with Mrs Warren. She has just lost her husband, and has been laying at the point of death herself for some time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been buisy at sundry jobs to day. Got out potatoes this afternoon. The boys finished planting corn on the Flat to to day. I went out to Dover this evening to attend a Q Special meeting of official board to consider the advisability of creating a station of Port Dover Methodist church. The After some considerable discussion, a vote was taken which was unanimous for the change. Woodhouse people are very backward in raising their share of ministers salary &amp; even refuse to pay some sixty dollars.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been cleaning some ditches in the new ground field this forenoon. This afternoon they have been fixing fence. Let our cattle out to day on pasture for the first. Have comenced by turning on field for seed. I went to see John &amp; William Watts about about raising a little more for ministers support in case of the proposed change should take place. Have been looking after maple trees to set out this afternoon, to set out. Called at Mr. Lundy's on the way home &amp; took tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had the men at fence repairing most of the time to day. I went down to jarvis after some goods for ourselves and Reids, this forenoon. Got a couple of Barrells of Salt from Mr Mathias Sheiltz which had been order from the Grange salt works. Took ma with me this evening to the lecture of Mr. John R. Clarke, a descendant of Mr. Addam Clarke the great commentator. Subject of discorse was the Rose, The Shamrock, and the thistle. The lecture was grand.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Our work is still as urgent as ever. THe men have been helping me all day at geting maple and other trees to set along the road mostly. We brought home something over fifty from George Hammonds. Have at last completed the row arround the farm except along the west side nect to Horns. Ma and I went out to the lecture of Mr. J. R. Clarke on J. B. Gough. Enjoyed the intelectual feast provided by our brother much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Sent Wess Lewis out to Dover this forenoon with a small load of stone to put use for foundation under our shed at the M. Church. Had some difficulty in geting from old Hugh, but made it out at last. The boys have been fixing fence this afternoon at different points. Our friend G. W. Lemon came the evening bringing our waggon and horse back, lately borrowed. Have been trying all evening to get the fruit tree delivery return done; but in vain.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I made some stump fence this forenoon next to McBrides. The fresh at last Spring or rather in early Spring mad a new fence necessary for a few roads. Have had Joe at work fixing fence on the back end of the place. I have been writing for Lemon this afternoon most of the time. George was here this morning and I was sorry that the papers were not ready for him. The dry weather still continues and a drought appears to have set in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to church alone this morning ma not feeling well enough to go. The young brother Baer from Walsh preached to us very acceptably. He is a remarkably gifted young man promises to become very useful as a preacher of the word. Went out again this evening takeing ma and Bertha with me The same Brother preached to us again. Enjoyed our class meeting, though our new way of conductivity makes me feel rather awkward. But, the Good Lord has been with us to day.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>The men have been working to day as usual. Lewis has been ploughing potatoe ground harrowing and marking out the same. Joe has been building fence on the front concession most of the time. I have been working in the garden &amp; c. Went up to Simcoe this evening to take the Tree-delivery papers to Mr. Lemon. The latter is going up to St. Thomas in a day or so to settle up with Mr. Mackay. Considerable preperation appears to be going on in Simcoe for the celebration to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>A beautiful shower of rain fell last night which did a sight of good. Rain had not fallen before for three or more weeks and everything was becomeing very dry. Lewis has worked to day but Joe has been off to the celebration in Dover I have been working in the garden and at sundry other jobs. Am so thankful to see such beautiful growing weather again. It will be of such benefit to spring grain as well as hay and pasture. Am still sweetly trusting in God, as my deliverance and guides.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Comenced doing our statute labour to day. We have succeeded in doing five days out of the fifteen required. Lewis has two days and myself thirteen makeing fifteen. Have been geting information from a neighbour farmer with refference to soiling with corn. He advocates sowing southern sweet corn about three times, early medium and late. After the first comes off sow nimbledich turnip for feeding after corn feeding is over. Ground to be planted harrowed &amp; sow broad-cast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Our work on the roads has been continued to day. Completed our ten days, this evening. The weather has become suddenly cool with some appearance of frost. Fruit is so far advanced however, and I should think almost out of danger from an ordinary frost. Had a short visit from Mr Lundy this evening. He has become quite an enthusiast in Bee-keeping, and is making quite a success of it. Have been blessed with power in prayer of late. God hears me, &amp; gives answers of peace.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Am thankful to be able to record our completion of statute labour for another year. Am always glad when these duties required by law are faithfuly performed. There has been some rain this afternoon which made it somewhat disagreeable working at times. Our work is now in a rather advanced state thank God. More so than for some years at this season. We have a considerable extra work to do however which will keep us buisy, I am sure til haying.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had the boys at work manuring and planting Southern sweet corn for cowfeed, at which I helped them this afternoon. Worked in the garden this forenoon. The weather has been quite cool but otherways very fine to day. Frost seems to have gone for this Spring. Never saw fruit more forward than at present, so early in Season. Am told this evening that my friend Mrs. Warren is much more ill than before She is scarcely expected to live from one day to another. She is prepared for the change I have no doubt.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>Had an excellent discourse from our Bro Ellis this morning, the minister being away at conferance in St. Catherines. Did not have a very good time in the class-meeting afterwards. It fell to me to lead as usual. Our dear Sister Warren passed peacefuly away this morning, after an illness of over eighteen years. Did not hear particulars of her last moments on earth. Visited and prayed with Bro. S. McPherson this evening. He has been suffering for some time with disease &amp; waits for his release. His feet are upon the Rock, thank God! &amp; he is safe.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>We all worked at pulling red-root or pidgeon weed from the eleven acre field of wheat this forenoon. I have been working arround the house this afternoon at sundry's. Was thankful to see the people liveing on side road by the School house comencing to draw gravel on this end of the road; also the fourth concession statue labour in being done in the same way, and on this end of the road as well. Have long wished that this improvement might be made, particularly on the side road.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 31 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been engaged to day much as usual. Went to the funeral of our late friend &amp; sister Mrs. Warren this afternoon. Quite a large concourse of people were assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased Mr. L. Morgan went up with me to the cemetery. The church of England minister officiating in the absence of our own minister, the letter being at conference. Took tea at Mrs Clarkes on the way home. Learned from her that Mrs Horton was up on a visit. Found that he had been here in a absense.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>We have been very buisy to day doing sundry jobs. Got done with the pidgeon weed business this forenoon since which we have been fixing fence arround the field by McBrides where we have just turned the cattle this evening for the first. Our clover-field west of the woods has been completely mowed off and is allready to turn off for seed now. Have been finishing the fence on north end of lot and Joe has been geting the old rails home off of the road. Mr Henning came and requested it, so that road work could be done.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>A lovely rain fell this forenoon which was very much needed. The boys found work arround the barn though and I have been very buisy as well, at sundry jobs. Ma and I drove down to James Holcombs this evening to see Mrs. Horton who we expected to find there but were again disappointed, she had gone down to Mrs Clarkes a short time before. Have been seting out Cabbage plants to day, the ground being just right after the rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>A beautiful Summer shower was sent us this forenoon. Just what we needed to make things grow nicely. Joe got started at cultivating corn on the Big Flat this morning but owing to the rain he had to stop. Lewis went after a load of sand this forenoon, to finish the cellar under his house, which we would like to do before haying. Turned the cattle off from the field West of the woods to day. Have been pasturing for cloverseed. The clover being well eat off thought best to shut up for seed.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis drawing sand from the lake. He has brought three loads. Joe has been cultivating corn on the Flat. I have been planting where the crows have pulled out &amp;c &amp;c. Went out to Dover this evening to take ma and Bertha. Saw Mr. Varey about laying up the cellar wall under the little house. He has promised to come in a week or so. Thought of doing the job myself but, finaly concluded to get a mason. Was told that Rev. Mr Maitland was to be our minister.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Owing to a shower of rain this morning and also this evening we did not get to church. It seems almost too farr to go in the rain both for the horses and ourselves. Have been enjoying the day at home however as well as we could. It seems such a change from the usual routine of the week that one can scarcely accomodate themselves to it. se When I sit down to read I soon find myself assleep. But, the Lord has blessed me with His presence &amp; some p choice moments communion with Him.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been been graciously blessed with a beautiful rain yesterday and to day. This forenoon in particular, a heacy rain has fallen. My men have been digging the celar under the little tenant house to day. Find that the frost has spoiled our wall and crumbled the cellar badly where there was no wall as well I made a lounge for the Reids this forenoon and this afternoon have been off after scrapers and to see about geting some more stone for cellar &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Owing to rain which have lately fallen we have been fixing a culvert in the lane &amp; doing some other such work. I went out to Dover this evening to see about our bee for drawing gravel to imporve out church shed for teems. Made arrangements for having bee on next Friday. Were greatly pleased at having our tried and true friend Mrs D. W. Horton come in unexceptedly this evening. She has been in the neighbourhood for over &amp; a week but this is the first we have seen her.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe has been cultivating corn again to day. He finished cultivating for the first time to night. Lewis has been hoeing corn while I have been doing sundry jobs as usual. Went up to unckle Johns for dinner and had Mrs Horton with us. She went down to James Holcombs again this evening however. Mrs Horton told me how to keep celery over winter. Take up with dirt on roots put in barrells in which dry sand has first been placed cover up light with board</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>The men have been hoeing corn on the big Flat to day. I have been shearing our fourteen Sheep. Found it as much like work as ever. In fact I want to could not have shorn another one without a great effort. My cousin Nora's husband A. G. Rose came to call on as this evening. He has Stoped on his wat from Chicago to New York, just for a day. He seems to have become tired of his continued seperation from his famillies family , &amp; will soon be home to stay.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe hoeing corn on the Big Flat while Lewis and I went out with a load of gravel to put under our church shed. Our bee was a success and a good job was done. We will not be liekly to see as much mud and water there in a long time as there was last Spring. Lewis and I brought home a load of stone from Sol Austins to night, for the cellar. Heard to day for certainty that Mr Goodwin from Waterford had been appointed to us by Conference.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and Lewis have been cuting thistles most of the time to day in the out field, North East corner. I went up to Simcoe to sell wool partly and partly after some flour &amp; c. Had dinner at Jack Harris. Saw Mr. Horton in Simcoe. Expected to have had a call from him and Mrs. Horton this evening; but, have been disappointed. Sold wool to day at twenty cents cash and twenty five cents trade. Brought home five Hundred weight of flour from D. Roses Mill, two of which I took to Lewis.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>We went out to church this morning as usual. Bro. Calvert preached to us both morning and evening. His sermon this morning was from the text "Our Father." &amp; was quite interesting &amp; proffitable. Had dinner with Mifs Giles and went to Sunday school afterwards. Out class meeting was a precious season also The Good Lord was with us in power. It has truely been a blessed day to us. Went to Mr Wills for tea and had much satisfaction in talking to Mr. Will.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been working away at cuting thistles to day as usual. Did not get done either. I went down to day as usual. Did not get done either. I went down to Jarvis this morning to take out old waggon for repairs. Expect to use it soon geting out manure and in drawing in hay. Called at James Holcombs on the way down, and heard some particulars about {Arile?} which made me feel sorry for her. Her position must be very discouraging to her as well as to her father. Hope to see her before long.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>The man finished cuting thistles in the back oat and barley fields to day. Lewis brought two more loads of stone from Solomon Austins this evening also, for the cellar. Went down to Mrs Clarkes just before dinner to see about Mr. Hortons. Found that they had made preperations to visit us this afternoon. So I came with them. Had a very pleasant time visiting with them. Went with Mr. Horton to see his old home-no Mr. Henney's farm, back of us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Comenced cuting hay to day. Lewis has get the hay on Big Flat nearly all cut; but, he broke down the mowing machine to night. Have had Joe at work on big Flat at cultivating corn. I have been cuting black knot out to our cherry trees nearly all day. There seems to be a much greater number than I ever saw before at this time of year. Am affraid that we we will fail to keep the cherry trees after all. Have been fighting them for the past nine or ten years.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon in geting our mowing machine fixed up. Had time to get the ball of big Flat cut through. This afternoon we have been geting hay raked and cocked up, on Flat. Got all done. Found more hay than we expected, very fine and nice. Had a latter from my sister and her daughter Leilia telling us of Netties marriage a week ago yesterday. The weather has become very warm and dry. There was some appearance of rain this afternoon, but all has passed off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>A small shower of rain this morning prevented us doing anything more at at haying, except that we have been cuting some more grass in front field by the church. Went down to Jarvis this evening to see about geting some mowing machine repairs and bringing home the old waggon from the waggon-shop. Got caught in a heavy shower of rain on the way home; but hapened to be prepared for it. Our old friend Mrs. John Murphy came to make us a visit to day.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of the delightful rain last evening we have left off our haying for a time, Lewis and Joe have put in the ballance of our fodder corn patch. I went out to Dover this forenoon to see about geting some jack screws &amp; some other matters of business. Saw Mr Varey and had dinner with him and his family. Failed to get his help very soon however. Got in our first load of hay this evening. It was not in very good order however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Owing to a shower of rain this morning we did not get out to church, Went this evening however and took Lewis with me. Our minister gave us an interesting and proffitable discourse on the fourth commandment respecting the Sabbath day. Am thankful that this subject is recieving the attention of the Christian public, more than ever of late. The agitation for more stringent Sabbath laws being apparantly quite general. The Lord has been very gracious to me this day also.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Succeeded in geting in out first load of hay this evening. It was not in very good order though. Went down to Jarvis this afternoon to get this waggon axle straightened up. Called on the way at James Holcombs &amp; had dinner. Met my friend Mr John Mencke there unexpectedly. When comeing home heard that T. Jackson had met with an accident His boy having had an arm broken by a saw-logg rolling over him. The Doctor speaks favourably though</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Started to draw hay again this morning but a shower of rain came just in time to stop us. The boys have been drawing manure most of the time or until a little past noon when another shower stoped further work therein. Mrs John Murphy of Simcoe who has been visiting us since Friday last went home this evening. The rain to day has made the ground quite wet and even muddy but everything growing finely.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Kept the manure waggons going most of the time to day. This afternoon however the hay became dry enough to draw so we got in two loads. I went out to Dover this evening partly to go to prayer meeting. Expected some to have brought our minister &amp; his wife home with me to visit us over night; but was disappointed. They go to another circuit in a week from to day and another comes in their place. Hear very favourable accounts still of Bro. James Goodwin, our new minister.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys continued to get out manure this forenoon. This afternoon we have been geting in hay. Have drawn three loads more from the Big Flat and one more from the field next to store making seven in all, having still another load out. Our old friend G. W. Lemon came to night. He tells me that P. Wesley Wooley was buried yesterday after much suffering for a long time. He died well though for a long time under a cloud. He had been quite usefull as a class leader &amp; in other ways in &amp; out of the church.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>I worked at cuting thistles in the field by McBrides to day, or rather this forenoon. The boys have been drawing manure all day. This evening however we have been geting our last load of hay from the Big Flat making eight loads in all so far. Had Harry &amp; Clarence Barrett here to dinner and tea. Harry is talking of going to Brittish Columbia soon and came to bid us good bye. The weather is cooler &amp; has become fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and Lewis have been geting out manure on the field by McBrides to day as usual. I have been cuting thistles on the same field except for a time this afternoon when I worked in the garden. The weather is very fine and somewhat cool. Had a letter from George Gutcher this afternoon. He has got to be a sailor again and is, apparantly pleased with his old occupation. The salt business has apparantly become unbearable I think. Addam Rose came home again to day for a short visit.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha out to meeting this morning. Remained for the afternoon and evening service instead of comeing home. Our minister his farewell sermon this evening so we expect the new minister to preach to us next Sabbath. Did not enjoy Bro Calverts sermons to day very much. To me there appeared to be too great of a lack of spirituality in his utterances. This has been the great hindrance to our bros. usefulness; and I am affraid will continue to be.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Wes. and Joe have been drawing out manure to the field by McBrides again to day. I have been cuting grass in the front feild. Went out to Dover this evening to attend our Social in Erie Park. It was not a very great success. The fire last night semmed to put a damper on every thing, especialy on Mr. and Mrs. Ross who were leading members. The barns were without doubt set on fire by way of revenge, for laying information against illicit sale of liqour by a hotel keeper.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>The men continued to get out manure to day Or rather this forenoon. This afternoon they have been raking and puting up hay in front field. While I have been cuting hay in the orchard. The weather is very favourable for haying could not be better. Noticed to day that our Victor store in recieving a coat of paint which improves its looks very much. Ma had Aunt Lydia Norah and Mifs Murphy to see her to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been cultivating corn on the big flat this forenoon. This afternoon they have been rakeing and puting hay in the orchard, where we have quite a crop. Went ip to Waterford this forenoon after a load of moveables for our Minister Bro. Jas. Goodwin who comes to us from Waterford. The roads were good but the weather has been extremely warm, dry and the roadsquite dusty. Got to Dover all right at about seven P. M.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>Got in four loads of hay this forenoon from the front field and orchard. These make twelve loads of hay only drawn so far. The yield is much less than last year. In fact I do not remember having a lighter crop. Have been cuting in our last field, this afternoon the field back of the barn. The weather has been very hot and dry to day. Thermometer about ninety in the shade. Warmer than before this season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and Wes. have helped me in the hay to day instead of going to celebrate Dominion day, as many others have been I promised to give them a day at some other time however. Got in three more loads from the orchard this forenoon which makes fifteen in all so far. The weather continues to be very warm in the shade. Some appearance of rain in the north but, not here yet. I have almost finished cuting the field back of the barn, Got the other part of it up to night.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>We have been working in the hay again to day with all our might. Got in six loads from the field back of the barn making twenty one. Finished cuting this morning and this afternoon raked and put up ballance of field. There has been some appearance of rain this afternoon, in the North, but after all it has kept off. The weather has become still warmer than yesterday. Thermometer at 89 degrees. Am thankful to be making such good progress with the haying.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of the very warm weather Ma did not go with me this morning but, I took Joe instead. Heard our new minister Bro. Jas. Goodwin for the first time. Enjoyed his discourse very much. There was so much of Christ in it, and so little of self, just the opposite from what we have been having. Had a very precious time in our fellowship meeting after service. Came home for dinner and drove out this evening for evening service. Have been abundantly blessed for going out twice in the extreme heat to day.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been geting in hay as fast as possible to day. The weather has been as warm as ever, 90 degrees in the shade. Got in six loads which makes twenty seven altogether, so far. Am thankful to say that we have got in all but a small load of rakeings from the field back of the barn. To night it rains. Have had a very heavy shower of rain, which will do much good to the growing crops. The Lord is indeed good to his people in providing rain in his season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>The rain last night stoped further work with the hay, for a time at least. Started Lewis ploughing in the field by McBrides, while Joe, and I have been cuting thistles and doing sundry other jobs. Ma and I went out to town this evening. Called at Mrs Lawsons for a few minutes and afterwards at Mr Barretts. Found that Harry was going to Brittish Collumbia soon, starting on Friday next. Had a pleasant short visit with them.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has continued to plough in the field by McBrides to day. Find that the ground is already geting hard and dry. Joe has finished going through the corn and potatoes in garden. I have been doing sundry jobs such as puting Paris Green on the potatoes and doing in garden. Samantha Kitchen came to see us to day. She does not look well though. Is still living in {Louis?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Hoed in the garden most of the time to day, while the men have been cuting grass in fence corners and in odd places, It dont seem to pay very well for the time it takes but, there are so many weeds destroyed in the opperation that we are often induced to go through with it. Drove down to Mrs. Clarkes this evening for a little while she told me that Mr. Chandler Holcomb had been there and gone away again. Felt disappointed at not seeing him.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>I have been working in the garden most of the time to day. This morning however I took Ruth and Samantha up to Elias Kitchens and this everything we have got in a couple of loads of hay making thirty of this years crop or some fifteen loss than last year. We have this year cut some two or three loads arround fences and along gullies. Have one load ready to take out to Dover in the morning to Mr. Ross. The weather continues quite warm and even sultry. Find it hot working.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of rain this forenoon we worked inside, at grinding reaper knives and cradles scythes togather with sundry others such jobs. This afternoon Lewis took a small load of hay out to Mr. Alexander Ross, for me. He brought back a load of shingles for Perkis. Joe has been hoeing potatoes in the garden while have been weeding carrots and parsnips. The rain to day was a very moderate one and it still keeps warm. Have enjoyed in an unusual degree, communion with the Divine and Infinite this day. God is God, indeed.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Mantie and Bertha out with me to church this morning. Had a delightful service throughout. The Minister told us of a recent visit to the dying bed of old Capt. Liesk who was in a dying condition a fiew minutes before the hour of service &amp; asked his brethren to pray that strength might be given to endure his last sufferings. He finaly died between eleven and twelve P.M. in the triumph of faith, Praise God Came home to dinner and returned again this evening. Spiritualy it has been a day of feasting on the Heavenly Manna sent from God to me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>My men have been hoeing potatoes and corn to day. I have been helping this afternoon. This forenoon worked in the garden at hoeing &amp; weeding. Had a number of visitors to day some from Dover, Among others Eric and Lulie Stewart. Mrs Roses man was here their forenoon and got the second calf. We have also had another heiffer come in since it was taken away. Cannot help thinking of father Leisk who was a member of my class for years. He was humble &amp; consistent as a Christian.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>The men and I finished hoeing the corn to day. It took us until night to get done. Have got started at picking cherries for ma this evening. Our girl Mantie has become a source of almost constant annoyance to us. In fact a kind of a nuisance. She is disobedient, selfish and ugly and a hundred other things that are bad. She don't much more than earn her board and yet she wants a dollar a week. The warm weather still continues &amp; is becomeing very dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Mr. Alexander Man came this morning before I was up to get me to cut his wheat with the Binder. Went to see it and when I got back home found Billy McPhee here, So I had to stay at home and cut out own wheat as Billy wished me to do. Got the Binder ready this forenoon and this afternoon have been cuting wheat in the ten acre-field. Went out to Dover this evening for Billys valice and to do some other small errands for ourselves.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>Got done cuting the ten-acre-field of wheat to day. Found it a much better crop than I anticipated. Have prepared to start cuting in the other field in the morning. Went out to Dover this evening takeing ma with me to attend the Raspberry festival in Erie Park. Saw Mr. Will and got to talking, also Mr &amp; Mrs Aldersan &amp; before I could get to the festival it was nearly out. The entertainment was quite a success however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting wheat in the second field back of the barn to day. Got along nicely leaving only about four acres out of the eleven. The back part of the field was quite a poor crop while the South half was pretty good. The boys have been drawing out manure from the barn yard again to day. The weather has become very dry and continues as warm as ever Lewis has made rail fence arround his lot to day.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to draw manure to day. They have finished drawing from the barn yard and will soon complete the whole. I have been cuting the wheat with the Binder and finished after tea. A rain about noon prevented cuting until then. The weather has been exceedingly warm again to day. Ninety two Degrees in the shade at about noon. Recieved a cabinet of my friend Rev. H. P. Cutter this evening, which was a pleasant surprise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Joe and Bertha with me this morning to church. Had a very delightful service. It was truely God's house and the gate of heaven to my soul. The Good Lord blessed me in the class meeting also, and unloosed my toungue to speak to His praise. Met Ransler Olds &amp; his wife, my fathers cousin and mothers friend. Had not seen him for thirty years. Went out to the evening service as usual and was much proffited in listening to the precious Word of God.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I got the East part of the bay in old barn floored over and underpinned this forenoon. This afternoon I have been repairing a waggon-rack for drawing wheat to morrow. Joe, and Wes have about finished geting out the manure except from below the drive barn. It has been quite cloudy to day and much cooler and more comfortable than yesterday. Am rejoicing in God my saviour. My all and in all.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been helping Billy McPhee get in wheat to day with the two men. Got the ten-acre-field all drawer and four loads from the Eleven acre lot. Had visitor who we never expected to see in the flesh Mr. Rensler Olds &amp; wife. We had some other friends as well. Felt sorry that we had to work while they whe were here. Expect them back again however in a week or so. But after all it was to me a great treat to see these dear friends of my father and mother in their young days.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Finished drawing wheat this forenoon some thirty loads in all. Joe &amp; Wes has been raking stubble &amp; geting it in &amp; c. I went out to Dover this evening with or rather after some repairs for Reaper &amp; to attend a prayer meeting with society of official meeting afterwards. A new Quarterly board was organized with Mr. Johnathan Ellis a recording steward. Am much impressed with the business capacity of our new minister as well as his sterling piety.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Started the reaper in the barley field this morning, but the repair brought from Dover last night did not work so I had to take the broken casting to the blacksmith shop for mending. The boys Lewis and Joe have pulled peas this forenoon while this afternoon we have been helping Billy thresh wheat. It fell to me to take care of the straw however. He has John Ryerse's machine, which does very good work. The grain is about ready for market.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing wheat this morning geting done about ten-o'clock. This afternoon the boys have been pulling peas while I have been trying to cut barley. It rained occasionaly light showers however, so I visited with Mr. Francis Marr's who were here, with Bertha's little brother and sister. Our wheat did not turn out as much as we expected; but went some twenty bushells less than three hundred. The sample is very good however, and was well threshed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>My men have been pulling peas again to day. They have finished in much less time than I expected. It is a great satisfaction to have men who will not shirk. Feel very thankful that the Good Lord has sent them to us. Our work has been kept-well up throughout the whole season so far &amp; everything, almost done in its proper time. Have been cuting barley most of the time to day, Not being well, I have not made much headway.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of my sickness last night and yesterday, I did not feel able to go to church this morning. We all went out this evening, and had a proffitable waiting before the Lord. It was good for us to mingle our with those that worshiped. Feel very thankful for the goodness of Almighty God in sending us such a worthy pastor as brother Goodwin seems to be. No wonder the people generally have recieved him so well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>I went out to Dover was this morning to attend to some matters with the Bank requiring attention. Called at William Wattses on the way. The boys have been geting in barley all day while I have been cuting since I came home. Sent our first milk to the factory to day for the season. Have had a couple of calves dropped to day makeing nine cows in all so far. Settled up with Billy McPhee to day for work done in harvest.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Finished cuting Barley in the field by Challands to day. The boys have also finished drawing all but the rakings. Our barley crop is very poor, being light in weight and somewhat colored. The dry, hot, weather still lasts, and people will soon be short of water soon sure enough. Have had two one more cow drop a calfes to day which will soon give us ten cows to milk. Have enjoyed much favour, with God, to day and yesterday He hears &amp; answers my prayer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe raked the barley stubble this forenoon while Wess. and I got in peas. Have drawn eight loads altogather to day. Find that the peas turn out loads pretty fast. Expect to have our big bay full from eight acres. The heat has been very oppresive to day. Have felt it very much. They dry weather is favourable for our work geting in crops though. We begin to feel the want of rain though, and had to get up some water from the creek to night for the first. Our big red heiffer came in to day.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>Got in one load of loose barley. Rakings this morning being our last. Have since been drawing peas from the hill field. Seven loads of peas with eight drawn yesterday makes fifteen in all so far. The crop is a very heavy one, especially of straw and we are likely to have nearly as much more. Recieved a letter from Mr. Walter Ardley of Montreal saying that he was comeing to spend a couple of weeks with us in August.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>Lost the old spotted cow last night. Am affraid that her death came partialy from my neglect in not milking out before calving. Her death came from milk fever. The calf still lives, is a heifer &amp; we think of raising. The ground being very hard to dig, we tried burning the carcass and find it a success, No smell seemed to arrise and the flesh and even bones soon were consumed by the flames. Have been drawing in peas again to day as usual.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I have been working away at hauling peas again to day. Got the last load in the barn about the middle of the afternoon. There was twenty seven loads of peas from the hilly field, one acre of which is into fodder corn. Drove up to Simcoe this evening after our friends &amp; my fathers friends, Rensler Olds &amp; wife. Found them at Florences, waiting for my comeing. Had a very pleasant ride home with them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 31 1887</span></h2> <p>Took my friend Ransler Olds out to meeting this morning. Had a proffitable &amp; joyous season both in class meeting &amp; other service the Good Lord being with us. Had our dinner at home and all went out this evening. The heat has been extremely great to day and this evening, yet it has been a day of spiritual feasting and enjoyment. Am so thankful that we have a minister after out desire. The change has been so great that we can fully appreciate our privelege.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been washing up our old buggy this forenoon and doing some other little jobs Lewis hes been mowing cloverseed in the field west of the woods &amp; c. Went up to Unckle John Matthews this afternoon with our friends Mr. and Mrs Ransler Olds, who are to spend the week with up. Had a pleasant visit with them and they seemed to enjoy it as well. Mr. Olds is quite a musician still though sixty five years of age. His voice keep almost as clear as ever. Had a good sing to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has continued to cut cloverseed in the field west of the woods, I have been visiting a good part of our friends. Cannot feel right to do otherwise since they have been absent from us for over thirty years and before going away were such intimate friends of my father and mother. Their home being so far away we are not likely ever to see their faces again in this life after they leave us. Went down to Wilson Porters this evening with Ransler.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Started Lewis with the binder this forenoon in the North East Corner field of oats. Afterwards I went with my friend &amp; relative Ransler Olds to see Unckle Holmes Matthews &amp; Daniel Wooley, both old accaintances of my friend. Took dinner at Unckle Holmes and tea at Mr Wooleys came home by Port Dover and stopper to the prayer meeting in our church. The weather was so extremely warm that we could no enjoy outselves as we could wish.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis started the plough again to day in the sod field next to Mr. Brides Joe has been helping me in the oat field. He has shocked up while I have been cuting with the binder in North East corner field. Do not find the oats extra crop on account of the very dry weather, no doubt. There are many short spots in the field. Went down to Unckle Joe. McFells this evening where our friends and my mother have been visiting this afternoon. Still as hot and dry as ever.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>I have been exceedingly buisy to day. cuting oats in big N. E. Corner field. Got started in the New ground field besides finishing all that was fit to cut in the other. The machine has worked splendidly throughout. Sent Joe to help Jim. Challand thresh this afternoon. Wes. has been ploughing in the field next to McBrides. The ground is extremely dry yet strange to say it ploughs well. Had Mrs Conium of Hamilton also the two Mrs. Aldersons to visit us to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SATURDAY 6 1887</p> <p>Lewis has been ploughing in the field next to McBrides most of the time to day. We got up a load of cloverseed after dinner. Went with our friends Mr and Mrs Olds for a stroll along the lake shore this afternoon. The weather has become cool at last and is quite comfortable. Rain seems to have fallen to the north of us, but, here it keeps as dry as ever. Joe helped James Challand thresh for me this forenoon. They finished about eleven o'clock</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>August SUNDAY 7 1887</p> <p>Took our friends R Olds and wife with us to our first Quarterly meeting at Port Dover to day We missed the Woodhouse friends and the number of communicants seemed smaller than it should have been. Remained to the evening service which was also a season of proffit. The Minister gave us what he called a song service which was somewhat different from others that I have attended. Short addresses were given by Brothers Ni Ellis and &amp; Montgomery as well as by the minister.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>The plough has been running again to day, in the field next to the McBrides. Helped about getting in one second load of clover seed from field West of the woods. Only had two loads. Our visiting friends left us today, after which I went out to the Quarterly business meeting. It was the first pleasant Quarterly meeting without the Woodhouse brethern &amp;, the lack of their presence was not altogather a loss, for we missed also their wrangling and quarreling, so we have peace in our borders at last.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been plowing again to day. In the field next to McBrides. I have been cutting the new ground field of oats with the binder and Joe has been shocking up most of the time. Did not get quite done however. Hope now to finish all to morrow. Was told yesterday of a young woman that was once chosen to be my wife, not by myself however. Her name used to be mifs Ellie Jones. She left her husband and four or more children.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Have continued to cut oats this forenoon. Finished cuting the new ground this morning and the remaining portion of the big field by noon. Got started at plowing again in the other field by McBrides, a light rainfall to day having put a stop to our drawing oats right off. Took our old Barrow Pig down to the cheese factory this evening and had a serious run to get him there. Mr Ardley of the G.P.R. Montreal came this evening to stay a couple of weeks with us.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Kept the plow going this forenoon. A slight fall of Rain last evening having made the oats somewhat damp for drawing. Comenced drawing this afternoon however and got in three loads from the big field, in fine order. Do not look for a very large yield of oats at this season owing to the continued to dry weather. Went out to Dover this evening to see after some small matters. Expected to have brought Mr. Ardley home with me, but found that he had started on a foot. He is quite a walker.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>Our oats being unfit to draw on account of a shower last night we ploughed with out team this forenoon. This afternoon we have been at the oats again and have got in four more loads making seven in all so far. Had some parties here looking at our sheep wanting to buy lambs but, failed to make a bargian complete. The warm weather has recieved a check I think and will not be as warm again permanently. Am trying still to trust in God.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>We have continued our work of getting in oats as usual. The weather remains as dry as ever &amp; the outlook for Fall pastures is anything but encouraging. Am thankful that our coarse feed is of an excellent quality and a fare quantity which will enable us to keep cattle from starving. Got in eight loads more of oats to day making fifteen. Finished drawing from the big N. E. Corner Field to day. Our friend Mr. Ardley still seems to amuse himself about the farm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Mr. Walter Ardley out to meeting in Port Dover with me this morning, He did not seem to appreciate our service as much as I thought he might. But, Comeing from Montreal, where has he has resided for five years is perhaps sufficient reason. Enjoy the morning service very much. It seemed indeed to be God's house and the gate of Heaven to my soul. I can truely say as did the Psalmist I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God then to dwell in the tents of wickedess.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been geting in oats the boys and I, with all our might. Succeeded in geting the last load in the barn to night. Got in eight loads more the latter being from the new ground field. Had twenty three loads of oats in all. The barn is well filled. Unccupied space being rather scarce. Our last heiffer came in to day, for this season. Expect to have fourteen or fifteen cows when the calves are all disposed of. The rainless weather still continues.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has started the plough in the field by McBrides again to day Joe has been spreading manure. Spent the forenoon myself in geting the old reaper ready for work. This afternoon have been cuting cloverseen on the Big Flat with the reaper. The crop is a rather poor one being rather thin but otherwise is well filled. Had a short visit from Mr. and Mrs. James Holcomb this evening. The weather keep verry dry, with some appearance of rain occasionaly.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>I've had one team ploughing in the field by McBrides again to day. Joe worked at spreading manure this forenoon, this afternoon he has been helping Walter Austin thresh. It has taken me all day to get the ballance of clover seed cut on the Big Flat. Rain comenced falling at about six o'clock. There are good indications of an a shower. Had a short visit from William and a Wally Watts this evening. Mr Ardly still remains with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been ploughing again today, in the field by McBrides. The rain last night having made the ground plough much better. Joe has been helping Walter Austin thresh. I have spent the day very pleasantly with Mr. Ardley. We first visited the cave near Nanticoke. Drove to Mr. John Menckes for a dinner. Had a delightful visit there. Came by the lake shore to William Wattses for tea, and spent a peasant hour with them. Found Mrs Alderson waiting for me at home with an invitation to a church trial of our last minister.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Kept the plough going again to day in the field by McBrides. Joe has been rolling in the same field. I have spread manure most of the time myself. This evening however I went up to Unckle John Matthews with our friend Mr. W. H. Ardley who leaves us in the morning for Montreal. Have enjoyed his company very much, more than usual for a stranger. He leaves very reluctantly and promises to return with the first opportunity. Probably next Summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Mr. Ardley out to Dover in time for the Grand Trunk train North. He expects to arrive in Tor Montreal to morrow morning at about eight. Have been more than pleased with this young. His company has been particularly enjoyable. Felt sorry to have him leave so soon. Lewis continues to plough on the field by McBrides and Joe is now harrowing. The ground harrows up beautifuly. Our old spotted cow got mired in the creek to night. Expect to have a time geting her out.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of rain we could not go out to church as is our custom. Our old spotted cow got down in the muddy creek bottom and Joe and had to get her out this morning. She seems to be weak from want of green food arrising from the protracted dry weather. Her teeth being all gone with old age. The rain has continued to fall nearly all day, and th dry weather is broken at last. Have enjoyed some precious season in sweetest communion with my God thought the day. His favour is indeed better than life.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Ample showers have at last fallen and the earth is again sufficiently moistened for all practical uses. It has rained most of the time to day. Got up our old cow this morning and now we have the satisfaction of knowing that she is at least comfortable. Joe has been helping me about cleaning out the cistern at Drivebarn this afternoon. Louis did not get home until this evening from his trip to his father-inlaws. It did not make much difference though.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Showers of rain have continued to come until this morning; but today the weather has been fine. We took our seven yearling piggs to the factory this marking Morning. Afterwards Lewis started the plough in the field by McBrides. Joe has been spreading manure in the same field. I went to Dover this afternoon to attend of trial and of our late minister Bro. Calvert in a charge laid by Mrs Alderson. He did not come, however, His wife being very ill. Ma has been quite poor today also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to get some repairs for a plough. Came home by Mrs. Clarkes. The roads are still quite muddy. Ma still keeps quite ill. Feel her loss very much particularly on account of having a strangely disagreeable girl, Manti. She is quite a source of annoyance to me in many ways. Hope however, soon to disperse with her services. The boys have got done ploughing the field by McBrides. Sold the lambs today at 3$ per head.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Got started ploughing with both teems in the hilly field North of Drive-barn to day. The late rains have made it in fine order for ploughing. I have been cutting and cleaning up weeds &amp; old raspberry bushes in the old fence row most to the creek for ploughing. Mr. Carpenter came with a new buggy &amp; I actualy kept it though unwisely perhaps. The price was One Hundred Dollars, He allowed fifteen Dollars on one of our old buggies, and I gave him five. Am to pay the ballance as I can between this and next Fall. The Ballance remains at that to to be put in a note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been a good deal under the weather to day, so much so as to be unable to do much work. Both Joe. and Wess. have been ploughing in the hilly field. Have made an addition of quite a piece of land along the creek by removing the fence and ploughing down to the creek. The appearance is much improved as well. Am thankful to record that my mother is aain convalessent though she is not recovering as fast as I would like to see her.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Cool weather prevails now, both night and day, a great change from a few days ago. Have had the ploughs running in the field by M North of Drivebarn as usual. The boys are likely to finish it soon. Took ten lambs to jarvis this morning Joe and I. Recieved ten 3 dollars each for the lot. Heard from my friend Mr. Ardley of Montreal, that he had got home all right but was not feeling so well as when here. Drove out to town this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had a most blessed day. The precious word of Divine Grace &amp; fillowship of saints has been so satisfying. O, these sweet precious God given Sabbaths how necessary are they, for the Christian and indeed for the unbeliever, though in a more worldly sense. Bro. Goodwin preached to us again this morning about Joshua's last battle, comparing it to those of the Christian. Went out again this evening, to hear a solemn discourse about dying. Praise God from whom all blessings flow, why not when we consider all his benefits.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>The two men have been ploughing to day as usual. They have well nigh finished the field North of Drivebarn for which I am thankful. Have been on the road looking for a girl to help ma about the house. Have been graciously prospered in my way. Found a good, healthy strong girl willing to come in a fiew day, daughter of Mr Henry Williams of Lynn Valley. Am thankful to have the promise of a good girl for they have been so scarce of late. The weather is fast becomeing warm again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been ploughing part of the time in the field North of drive-barn or rather Wes. has while Joe has been harrowing and rolling. Have just about finished ploughing the same field for which I am thankful. Had a couple of men after seed what from Vanessa, some twenty miles away. Mr Bartholomen took thirty seven bushells and Mr Ed. Knight Thirty four sold to them for 80 cts per Bu. Recieved some pamplets from Mr. Ardley and some cigars, which I wanted for Mr. C. J. Clarke.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 31 1887</span></h2> <p>Finished ploughing our wheat ground to day. Do not remember the time when we for got done so early in the season. Have now some thirty five acres ready for sowing including the corn ground on Big Flat. Put one last load of clover seed into the barn also. The weather is now very fine and comfortable. It is fast becomeing dry again however. Have felt very thankful for the precious promises of My God to day. They seem to be so real &amp; to comprehend so much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Cleared up a grist of wheat this morning and took it to mill to day. Joe has continued to harrow on the hilly field, while Lewis has been cuting corn on the Big Flat. Have helped him myself part of the afternoon. We do not find the corn of any great value excepting for fodder, there being but a small crop of good corn. Settled up with Dan. Rose this forenoon-also Bob. McBride for work last Fall. We are likely to have rain soon I think, The ground is much in need of another rain-fall.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Light showers of rain fell last night and until nearly noon to day. Got some seed wheat ready for sowing and this afternoon we have been working as usual. Wess and I have been cuting corn on the Big Flat while Joe has been harrowing and rolling on the hilly field. Our corn crop excepting as a fodder crop is indeed quite a failure. We have cleaned the ground in fine style however; and, in that respect it has been a great success.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I cut corn again to day, or rather this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover to see about some small matters. Settled up with our girl Mantie who has worked for us this Summer &amp; paid her off as well. Brought Mifs Giles with me this evening. Drove down to James Holcomb this evening to hear from below. Mrs Holcomb had lately returned and brought word that all were well and some of them were talking of comeing up before long.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to meeting this morning as usual taking Bertha with me. Had a most excellent discourse from our dear Bro. Goodwin. He preached about Elisha's Request of Elijah, that a double portion of his spirit night rest upon him. Our fellowship meeting was also a precious season. Went out again this evening takeing Mifs Giles and Bertha with me. The sermon was about The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. Am so thankful that our ministers discourses satisfy the soul. They are so full of the precious gospel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe has been geting out manure from below the drive-barn to top dress the hill side East of the house. Wes. and I have been cuting corn again as usual. Did not get done as we expected however. Was greatly surprised this evening when comeing up from the field to meet my Neice Leila. She came quite unexpected. Am thankful to see her grow to be a fine helthy girl, and quite interesting and useful as well. Sold thirsteen Bushells of wheat to Francis Marr for seed to day at 80 cts per Bushells.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I finished cuting corn on the Big Flat this forenoon. This afternoon both he and Joe have been drawing and spreading manure on the field next to McBrides. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon to get Leilas Trunk. Had tea at Mr Hugh Calvers before comeing home. Was surprised to night to hear that my friend and Bro. Alexander Ross had died this morning at about two o'clock, Had fully expected that this brother would soon be well again, hence my surprise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys have been drawing and spreading manure on the hill east of the house to day, most of the time. Have been engaged at sundry jobs myself most of the time. Cannot help being deeply impressed with the loss we have sustained in our Bro. who died yesterday. It seems a great personal loss to me, &amp; what will we do without him in the church &amp; I cannot go out to Dover for a long time without thinking of Bro Rosse's many kindnesses to me, in so many ways.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>My men and teams have continued to work on the field by McBrides geting it ready to sow. I went out to Dover this afternoon to attend the funeral of my friend and Bro Alexander Ross, where I acted as Pall Bearer. A large number of people were there. Heard when on the road home of the death of Bro. Rensaler Olds, very suddenly on Monday last in the township of Burford. Heart disease was supposed to be the cause. Went to a social this evening in James Holcombs church. A goodly number present. Proceeds 50$</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Both teems have been working on the field next McBrides to day or rather most of the time, to day, for it has been raining this afternoon occasionaly. In geting the old drill fixed up for work I found it considerably out of repair so I thought well to see Johny McBride about exchanging for a new one. Made a sort of a bargain. He to take my old drill and fifty dollars for a new Oshawa one. The money to be paid in two annual installments, first payment in Nov one year from this Fall.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of the moist state of the ground we had to leave off seeding opperations this forenoon. This afternoon however the teems have bother been preparing wheat ground. Found it necessary to kill our old spotted cow there being no possibility of her ever geting up again. Took the hide out to the tanners this evening. The weather has become as cool as ever since the rain. It almost looks like an early Fall and Winter to see it so cool now. No frost as yet however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and Leilia with me to church this morning. Did not feel as much proffited as on other days, but, the Lord was with us, in our very midst. Spent the ballance of the day at home in reading &amp; meditation. proffit not without being blessed thereby. Am somewhat unwell to night from having eaten something for dinner that did not agree with me. Did not go to church this evening on account of darkness and rain. My soul is greatly drawn out after God.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>Did not have a very good night rest on account of illness. Got off with Leilia this morning however &amp; took her to Dover in time for the eight o'clock train. Called at W. J. Carpenters and at Mr. Stimps to make enquiries about a servant girl. Have spent the whole day in trying to find one. With the exception of Mifs Marianne Williams who promised to come next Monday if we wanted her at that time, I have failed to make a success of the days labour. Wesley has been drilling wheat again to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been drilling again to day in the field by McBrides, Joe has been working away with the Acme on the hilly field. Have been away myself looking after a girl, did not succeed very well so have concluded to fall back on the Mifs. Williams who pomised to come next Monday. Have had some favourable reports of the latter from different one which make me feel thankful. Brought Mrs. Moody home with me this afternoon for a visit with us.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>Got the field by McBrides all sown to day and partly furrowed out. It looks very fine indeed since finishing. Joe has finished cultivating the hilly field with the Acme and has been rolling before drilling this afternoon. I have lead a great number of jobs though the day as usual. Helped Lewis run the cross-furrows this afternoon. The weather has been very fine indeed. Mrs Moodey has been with us too day, &amp; is a very interesting lady.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been drilling in the hilly field most of the time to day. This field is also in very fine order and covers with the drill very well indeed. I have been cleaning ditches most of the time in the field by McBrides while Joe has been using the Acme on the Big Flat geting it ready to sow to-morrow. Had a short visit from Willie Wilson this evening. He now lives with his father in Port Hope as assistant editor of Port Hope Guide, is quite a man.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been cleaning ditches myself in the field by McBrides while the boys have continued to worke as usual at seeding Lewis finished drilling the hilly field this afternoon and got started on the big Flat amongst the corn shocks on ground that has been sown, to drill when they stand. Propose to huske the coen on the wheat ground, also or most of it. The weather keeps cool, but as yet we have had no frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>Finished drilling the Big Flat to day, Have sown that and the hilly field with the Mediteranean &amp; Deihil Hybrid wheat. Am thankful to have some thirty five acres in to wheat. Have been very buisy myself as usual. Took Mrs Moody, who has been visiting us for a few days past out to Dover this afternoon. She is a very interesting lady and her visit has been quite a treat to us. She has been a good help to ma as well. Our first frost came last night; but, did not hurt the corn fodder.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning takeing Joe with me. Our minister was away from home so Bro. Ellis preached, or rather read us one of Falmages sermons. Came home before class on purpose to be able to attend the meeting of Long Bossfield in Elliots school house. Found Jack and Florence here however, so I had to give up going after all. The past has not been one of my best days, spiritualy. Still, I do not propose to fall back on good desires alone, but to go forward still in the strength of God, from conquering to conquer. Amen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe husking corn on the Big Flat to day for the first, while Lewis has been furrowing out wheat ground &amp; cleaning out furrows &amp;c. Went up to Mrs Henry Williams this morning after his daughter Marianne who has agreed to do house work for us at one dollar and fifty cents per week. Succeeded in geting her this time and was thankful for ma is so unfit to do the work of the family. Had Mr. John Mencks here to dinner, and for a short visit. Recieved an invitation from him to attend a Grange social soon.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe has continued to husk corn to day as usual. Wes has finished cleaning out furrows, and this afternoon he and I have been cleaning wood out of the creek bottom next to McBrides. Thought it a good plan to take advantage of the present low water to, get some wood and to make the creek look more tidy as well. Was down to Jarvis this forenoon, after a note given to Tom. Eaid last spring for which I has recieved no value. Got it back all right.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Wess. has been cleaning out the creek again to day and Joe has been husking corn as usual. Ma and I went out to Dover this morning on the invitation of Mrs Alderson, for an excursion on the lake. Did not go however, the wind blowing rather strong from the South west making the lake rough. Mr. Aldersons arrangements had been changed as well so as to prevent his returning to night. Had dinner at the Aldersons however and came home afterwards.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have continued to clean out the creek and did not get done until nearly night. Brought home our first load of cornstalks this evening however. Joe has continued to husk corn as usual. He has got a nice piece husked and ready for drawing off. The weather is turning much colder again, &amp; to night it feels a good deal like winter. Have had not frost to kill corn as yet, though.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been drawing corn from the Flat this forenoon. Got two loads of unhusked corn inside ready for a rainy day. Joe has been helping Alexander Marr thresh about three quarters of the time to day. Unckle Holmes Matthews and wife were here to dinner, and for a short visit. Went down to the schoolhouse for an evenings entertainments, the proceeds of which are to be used in building sidewalks.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been gathering and sorting over apples to day, and Wesley has been helping me. We are trying to get a load of Fall apples ready to take up to Simcoe. Joe has has been husking corn on the Big Flat. Ma and I went out to Dover this evening to look after some small matters. Drove up to Wellington Carpenters on the way home to see how Mrs Carpenters was. Found her in a very low state of health. A consultation had been held this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha with me this morning to church. Had a most excellent discourse from our Brother Goodwin. Always feel proffited by his sermon. Our classs-meeting afterwards was a season of proffit. Went down to Elliots school-house this afternoon to hear the Jarvis minister Bro. Jackson. The service there was also interesting. This evening I heard Mr Grady preach his last sermon as pastor of the church here. Have been much encouraged and strengthened by the day exercises.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I put up a load of apples this forenoon. This afternoon I went with them to Simcoe. Sold to Mr. W. P. Ennis at fifteen cents per bushell. Had thirty seven bushells and a half on my load. They brought me nearly six dollars. Have had Joe husking corn again to day. Our first frost of the season came last night. This morning our green corn fodder was frozen stiff. Am still enjoying the favour of the Almighty God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been gathering King apples most of the time myself to day. Lewis and I Joe have been drawing home corn and corn stalks besides husking. Out old friend Mrs E. Ryerson came to see us this afternoon, after a long absence. She is now becomeing quite aged but is still of rigorous mind, and in good spirits notwithstanding her many troubles. George Lemon came to night to stay over night wit us. He has been away a long time also.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I got in a couple of loads more of unhusked corn this forenoon. This afternoon we have been husking corn on the big Flat. The weather has been very warm and nice. Rain is much needed but still keeps off. Had dinner at uncle Johns with Mr Ryerson and ma who were also there. Gave Lemon a small order for peach trees this morning for spring delivery. Our crop of peaches was so good this season that we feel encouraged to plant out trees.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I finished husking corn out of doors this morning. Got the remainder of corn stalks drawn also. This afternoon the boys have drawn in the last load of husked corn from the Big Flat. Took Mrs Ryerson home this afternoon and this evening ma and I drove down to Mr. John Menckes where we had tea. Went with them afterwards to the Grange Social in the new Grange Social in the new Grange Hall. Heard an address by the Master of Dominions Grange. Mr Moffat. Had a pleasant time.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>We killed and dressed out big calf this morning, the boys and I. After looking for and finding hands for threshing this afternoon and to morrow I went out to Dover to take the hide and to look after some other business. Got home in time to help thresh a while before night. The Evan's Machine being here. Joe allowed one of our teems to run away this afternoon breaking the waggon badly, but otherwise not doing much damage, fortuneatly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been threshing away to day as usual. Finished threshing the oat in the bay where we had four hundred and forty bushells. Threshed out ninety bushells of peas from the bay also. Did not get more than half done with the peas however. The machine did not seem to work very well in the peas there being a great many stopages. It seems from the progress we have made so far that we are to have the threshers more than another day. But, I suppose that we ought to be thankful.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of the heavy rain last night and muddy roads to day I did not go to church as usual. Went over to hear Mr Eland however, in the morning and this afternoon down to Elliots School-house where I heard Bro Barr preach. This has occupied the day pretty well. It has upon the whole been a good day to my soul. Have enjoyed the favour of God, which is to me most precious. Truly with then conversing we forget all time and toil and carel Labour is rest, pain is sweet if then my Lord {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Our threshers did not come this morning as we expected I suppose they stayed away on account of rain and high winds which have continued to prevail through the day. The boys and I worked at gathering apples through the day. We went out to the woods this evening after hikory nuts. Brought home about a peck, after an hour's picking. The nut crop this year appears to be very plentiful. The weather remains quite warm though stormy.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Got to threshing again to day. Had a very disagreeable time finishing the pea threshing on account of the very high wind and dust. Had nearly two hundred bushells of peas from eight acres or twenty five bushells of peas to the acre. Finished threshing oats also having just about six hundred bushells altogather from twenty one acres or about thirty bushells to the acre, the smallest yield we have had for some time that I remember of.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>It has taken us until the middle of this afternoon to get done our threshing. Have only had a couple of hands besides ourselves to day however. Threshed the barley this forenoon. Had One Hundred bushells from eight acres sowing or about thirteen bushells per acre. Threshed out the cloverseed to day also. Had only six bushells from twelve or fourteen acres. Everything this season has run about half of the usual yield owing the long continued hot dry weather.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>I went up to Simcoe this morning, to see Mr. Y R Nelles to see about to matter of our mortgage. Made a partial agreement with him for its renewal at the end of the present month. Our progress at makeing money from the farm has been very slow and the pleasure of paying longstanding debts from our own earning remains impossible. Have had the boys picking apples again to day. Drove up to W. J. Carpenters this evening found Mrs C. quite ill yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Sent Joe down to Jacksons to help Tomy in moving his old barn to day. Wes has been gathering apples. I went to Jacksons after dinner, and after helping them awhile, to complete their job Tomy and I went to the Cheese Factory and got a couple of porkers, one belonging to each of us and took them down to Jarvis. Recieved eleven dollars for mine or at the rate of four dollars and forty cents per hundred live weight. Had a disagreeable ride both down and back.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Had a short visit from Mr Wesley Matthews this morning also W. J. McWade and G. W. Lemon. The latter two on business. This afternoon I drove out to Dover, partly to go to the township agricultural show, taking ma and Bertha with me. We got there rather late however, so did not go but took tea with Mifs Jones thereby fulfilling an off repeated promise Joe and Wes. both went out the to the show to day. has been a delightful one for this season of year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to church as usual this morning as usual, but alone. Bro Goodwin enlarged upon, "Come then with us and we will do thee good for the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel. {missing second "} The sermon was excellent and a delightful class meeting followed. The Good Lord was with us to own and to bless. Failed to get down to the school house as we intended owing to rain that has been falling at time this afternoon. Appreciate more and more fully the association of God's people. Surely His people shall by my people.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>Some rain has fallen to day, enough to keep us from gathering apples. The boys have, consequently been cleaning up barley for the market. I have been engaged much as usual at sundry. Was told by Mr. Wesley Matthews lately of his plan of feeding horses in Winter. He cuts straw enough for Morning and evening, pours hot water over it and mixes up with some chop. His experience with this kind of feed is that is does much better than hay &amp; is much cheaper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Have drawn two loads of barley to Jarvis to day, this being amt. of this years crop with us. Had only eighty bushells and 32 lbs by weight out of 100 Bu. By Machine measure. Sold at fifty cents per Bushells. As I was going with my second load up McBrides hill who should I meet but Ida Skinner with Holcomb on their way to Simcoe. We have been expecting her for a long time however. The boys have been working at gathering apples &amp; sundry other jobs as usual.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe and I cleaned up a load of oats this forenoon. This afternoon I took it up to the oatmeal mill and sold at 32 cts per bushell though Mr Edmonds was away and I did not get the money. Had sixty five bushells and ten pounds on my first load. The boys have finished gathering cider apples to day, and have got the whole done. It has been a disagreeable cold blustery day with every appearance of an early Winter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I got ready a the balance of the apples gathered to day. Have dug potatoes as well. I went out to Dover with six barrels of Apples sold to Watts. Was greatly surprised to find that the Knitting mill of Bro. Ellis was on fire. Watched it burning for a couple of hours. The large establishment was quickly demolished with all its valuable machinery and other stock. It took fire at about half past ten. A. M. Continued burning for several hours. Our friend Ida Skinner came this evening and is staying over night with us togather with Mrs Holcomb.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>We killed a sheep this morning, the boys and I, for home use. Lewis and I cleaned up a load of oats afterwards while Joe went over to James Challand's the to help thresh. We are about square now on exchange of work for this year. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to look after certain matters relating to our Mortgage. Succeeded in geting a loan of Dr. Woodsworth to cover the old one, &amp; some other debts besides. Went to Holcomb after ma on the way home. Had tea with them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Took a load of oats to the mill again to day, Sold both loads for thirty two cents per Bu. Had to wait a long time for Mr. Edmonds however which made me late geting home. Went to Dover this evening and paid the ballance of note given for Binder. This I am glad to say is the last one out for implements. It is such a relief to have it retired. Recieved a letter from Mr. Ardley relative to Willie McWade. The latter is not likely to get a station on the Grand Frank after all.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I with Bertha went down to hear Mr. Bear in Jarvis. this morning. Came back to Holcomb for dinner after which we attended service in Elliots School house. Bro. Baer preached there also. Came home afterwards &amp; after doing chores went out to Dover to our own church. Bro Goodwin gave a discourse about Joseph mostly expository. Enjoyed it very much. The day has been a very proffitable one to my soul. Surely they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>Sent Lewis out to Springvale this forenoon after a load of Lime for building the cellar wall under tennant house. This afternoon we have been geting the house leveled up ready for work. I went down to Jarvis this morning to see about an account with Mr. Carpenter respecting the buggy. Called at Holcombs &amp; took sweet Ida Skinner with me. it is seldom indeed that such a precious pure minded innocent girl is found. Called at Jarvis for dinner on the way home.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I have got to work in right good earnest at the cellar under the little house. Fully expect to have a long tedious job, Had a visit from our minister Bro. James Goodwin to day, he took dinner with us. The weather has become warm &amp; nice at last. Rain fell in some localities last evening in large quantities, but none here. We are much in need of rain at present, Stock water is geting low.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to the Ag. Show. The day has been exceedingly fine &amp; warm. A large crowd of people were in attendance and the exhibits were fully up to any other year. We went first to George Lemons and had dinner. Was informed of the unexpected death yesterday of the Rev S. S. Nelles, who was for over thirty years president of Victoria Univeristy and one of my own tutors for a time.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling the bull but failed. Afterwards drove to Dover to attend trial of Mr. Calvert who was charged with breaches of discipline, but have an Idea that the case was not serious in its effects either way. Went back to Jarvis after ma before going home. She has been attending the Sabbath School convention there to day. She reports a very interesting time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 21 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been working away at our cellar most of the time to day. A change in the weather has occured since the rain last night. Had our first visit from Mr. Baer to day who was with us for dinner. He brought Mifs Ida Skinner with him from James Holcomb. Ida is going to stay with us for a fiew days. I went with Joe this evening to Jarvis this evening after the bull which I thought was sold to Mr. Featherson.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Still continue to lay out all our energies on building the cellar wall under the tennant house. Do not seem to make much headway however, and after all, we do not feel disposed to give it up until finaly acomplished. Went up to Unckle John Matthews for tea this evening. Ma and Mifs Ida Skinner being already there. Of course I enjoy this young ladys company. She is so much superiour to the general run, of her sex.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Mifs Ida Skinner with us this morning to church in Dover. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord as usual. Tickets were renewed for the Nov Quarterly meeting. Rain began to fall before the morning service was over so we did not come home but, stayed at Bro. Goodwins for dinner. Went to Sabbath School and as it still continued to rain we remained to the evening service. Came home in the rain afterwards however.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>We have been working away at our cellar to day with all our might. Wes. and Joe have both been helping. Our wall has grown until the South end is about complete. Building a cellar wall is a very slow process however. Went over to Reids for tea this evening ma and Mifs Ida Skinner being there Took the latter down to Holcombs afterwards to see about some small matters. The late storm has passed away and become a calm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Both the men &amp; myself have been working away at the cellar wall again this to day. Out progress is some what slow and the prospects are that this week will scarcely complete the job. The weather has been very cold and disagreeable to day, but we did not feel it at our work very much. Went down to William Wattses this evening, Ma and Ida haveing gone this afternoon. Had a very pleasant evening visit.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Continued to help at the cellar again this forenoon as usual, &amp; both of the men as well. C. I went down to Mr. John Mencke's of Nanticokes this evening takeing Mifs Ida with me, and Bertha. Our visit was to see the deer of which Mr. Mencke has seventeen altogather. We attended the lecture of a Rev. Mr Pogson of New York City in our chuch at Port Dover this evening. Were somewhat disappointed, on account of what I have heard.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>Wes and I togather with Joe have been working away at the cellar again to day as usual. I went down to Mrs. Clarkes to take Mifs Ida Skinner this morning. however. Called at Captain McFells on the way. The latter has had a sale to day, of his loose property. preparatory to leaving his farm. Mr John Murphy acted as auctioneer and stayed over night with us last night, and Mrs Murphy also. The cold weather has abated again.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>Went up to Simcoe this forenoon takeing ma with me, for business purposes. Got home for dinner and this afternoon have been working away at the cellar wall with the men. Am thankful that we are makeing some progress notwithstanding the tedeousness of the job. The weather has become much warmer and present indications are that another rain may soon follow. It will bee kneeded however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>The boys and I have continued to work at the cellar under the tennant house to day as usual. Do not feel quite satisfied with our progress however, it seems to take us so long. Ma went out to Dover this afternoon and brought home Mifs Ida Skinner with her. We propose to take the latter to our Simcoe to morrow; and, to church while there. The weather has been very cold and blustery, but seems to be geting milder.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went up to Simcoe this morning takeing Ida Skinner with us. Attended both morning and evening service in our own church, while Mifs Ida and I went to the army in the afternoon. The latter was after all the most interesting meeting. after all The Rev Le Roy Hooker the Methodist minister preaches very well, and says some very good things. Had our dinner and tea at Mrs John Murphys. The day has been beauty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 31 1887</span></h2> <p>Have continued to work away with all our might at the cellar wall to day as usual. Joe and Wes. have both been helping. The weather has become very fine with some appearance of its continuance. Had a visit with from, the Watts girls this evening, who came mostly to see Ida Skinner at present with us. Enjoyed the evening with these young friends very much. Took them home afterwards. Weather very fine.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Worked away to day also at the cellar wall both the boys helping. The weather has become very fine and comfortable indeed. I am expecting that it will continue so for some little time. Ma and Mifs Ida have been down to James Holcombs this to day. This evening they came home &amp; we all went down to Wattses to spend the evening. Enjoyed the visit very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Joe's time was out last night but today he has continued to work for fifty cents. I went down to James Holcombs after wheat that he owed me this forenoon. Took it up to Simcoe this afternoon &amp; left at Suttles mill brought home some flour from it though. Took Ida down to James Holcombs, she having completed her visit with us for the present. Have promised to go down to Pelham on Saturday next &amp; to take her with us.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been ploughing in the ten-acre-field. Joe is gone so we are all alone. Went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about geting money for Joe. Took it to him this evening. Had dinner with Thomas and R. Nelles to day, &amp; family. His wife is quite an interesting lady. Saw her that used to be Mifs Nelles when I was at the college in Coboury. She has greatly changed since then however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis ploughing most of the time to day in ten-acre-field. Have been taking potatoes out of the hole myself to put away for Winter in the cellar. Was Was surprised to see Mifs Ida here this forenoon. Expeced that she had gone home. She seemed disappointed when we told her that we could not go to Pelham to-morrow. Ida lost a gold ring in our back yard this after noon which I suppose helped to make matters worse. Hope to find it for her again.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis ploughed in the ten-acre-field this forenoon. This afternoon I had to send him after a load of water, to the lake. I have been engaged at sundry jobs through the day. Went out to Dover before noon and did some errands then. It seems strange that the weather continues so warm and dry when September and October were so very cold and Winter like. Had intended going to Pelham to day but owing to business still unsettled I had to give it up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>Ma Bertha and I went out to the November Quarterly Meeting this morning, at the Port. Enjoyed the service very much though it seemed a little tedious. Had our dinner at Mifs Giles and afterwards did a little pastoral visiting. Came home in time to go down to Holcombs in whose house a prayer meeeting &amp;c was held to night by Thomas Bossfield. A goodly number was present and a proffitable time spent. The weather has been very warm &amp; is still quite dry.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis ploughing in the ten-acre-field again to day. I went up to Simcoe to settle up some outstanding accounts. Got the matter all right with refference to loan also. Some of the charges were not satisfactory however, being as I thought out of reason. One is very soon reminded in making a loan that the borrower is servant of the lender. Went to Dover this afternoon to attend the Quarterly meeting also to do some other business in connection with paying debt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 8 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has continued to plough in the ten-acre-field as usual. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to settle up some accounts &amp; c. Called at John Belbecks on the way and paid a note given last year for sawing. Have been picking over apples in the wood house this afternoon. Recieved a card from my old college chum W. H. Rowsom saying that he was in Dover and would like me to come and see him before Thursday next. The weather continues fine.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 9 1887</span></h2> <p>My man has continued to plough in the ten-acre-field to day. Am thankful to say that he has finished this field. Have been being myself as usual at sundry jobs. This afternoon however I went to the mill at Port Dover with a grist of chop. Had to come home without it though. While in the village I took tea with my old college friend and room-mate W. H. Rowsom of Burlington Out He looks very much changed; but talks quite natural.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 10 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of the rain that fell last night and at times to day we have not been able to work out of doors to day. I have been sorting apples most of the time in the wood house while Lewis has been husking corn and geting the back portion of cow stables emptied of corn for occupation by cows &amp; c. The rain has been just what was kneeded, The dry weather is effectualy broken for this season I hope.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 11 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been ploughing on the Big Flat to day for the first. The weather has been very cold, windy and disagreeable. Have been picking over apples myself. Went down to James Holcombs this evening to see them about going down to Pelham to morrow. Ma being quite poorly with a cold we have thought best not to go to morrow. Learned to day of the death of an old acquaintaince &amp; friend Mr. John McQuade. He died last night at five o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 12 1887</span></h2> <p>Went out to the Dover mill for a grist of chop this forenoon. Found the roads quite muddy. After dinner went to Mr. McQuades funeral. Did not get to the house in time to go with the procession however. Cannot help feeling for the family. The husband and father being gone. Mr. McQuade had many very good qualities. Have many pleasant remembrances of him in my own experience Lewis has been working away at the cellar wall again to day.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 13 1887</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha with me this morning and drove out to church. Bro. Goodwin preached to us as usual. Enjoyed the service throughout. Felt that the Lord was with us to own and bless. Had a precious time in the class-meeting though I felt my weakness much. Nevertheless where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty, and our hungry souls are satisfied with the heavenly manna. The broken body. and the shed blood O, the priceless gift of God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 14 1887</span></h2> <p>I have been picking over apples to day geting them ready for the cider mill &amp;c. Lewis has been working at the celler wall part of the time. He went out to Dover this forenoon however to attend the court of revision, some one having objected to his having a vote. Am glad that the matter was arranged satisfactorily. We have been takeing our cattle to water this sometime, to the creek on the concession, but to day the spring water reached out place in abundance.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 15 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been working at the cellar again to day. It seems to take a great while to finish. But, we expect to see the time yet. I have been picking over apples as usual &amp; have about got done with the cider apples for this year. Paid a note of Peter Mitchels this evening. Am so thankful that I had the money for him. Heard from Mifs Ida this evening. She seems to have enjoyed her visit with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 16 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been working away at the cellar to day. and, I am happy to say he has finished at last. I have been away with apples to the cide mill which has taken all day. The roads were quite muddy, which made it heavy lugging for the horses. The weather continues very warm &amp; like rain all the time. Our old friend G. W. Lemon is staying over night with us to night. His visits have not been very frequent of late.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 17 1887</span></h2> <p>We left our ploughing for the forenoon and killed a pig for present use. This afternoon however Lewis has been ploughing again on the Big Flat. I have as usual been engaged at sundry jobs. The weather has been moderate but windy to day. Have completed the cellar and got the ground about the little house Leveled off which makes it look a great deal better. My experience continues to be somewhat unsatisfactory and dark.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 18 1887</span></h2> <p>Our work is much as usual. Chores takeing up a good share of the time. The weather continues warm but as windy as ever. Have not had as bright an experience as usual of late. One reason, is I suppose, too great an anxiety about worldly matters and not enough about spiritual prosperity. Am so glad that these dark seasons do not last always. Thoubles do not last forever, the darkest day will pass away. Praise God O my soul.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been ploughing on the Big Flat as usual to day. I went out to Dover before noon takeing with me a lot of old iron-five hundred pounds which I sold to R. N. Colver for fifty cents per hundred lbs, trade. Rain has fallen to day but moderately. Went down to Holcombs this evening, brought home three black hen turkeys and one gobbler for stock purposes. Was glad to hear that some of the friends below were soon comeing up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 20 1887</span></h2> <p>Did not go out to church this morning the weather being stormy and disagreeable. Took Bertha &amp; Mariam with me to the Meeting in Elliots school house this afternoon however. Thomas Bossfield preached a very good sermon about the sword of the spirit. The weather has become cold and like winter, with snow on the ground. Have felt like the weather which has appeared gloomy and dark. So my soul has felt been to day. But still faith says the Sun still shines beyond the clouds.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 19 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had the plough going on the Big Flat again to day. Lewis has nearly finished the Fall ploughing at last. I have been picking over apples to put away for winter and for other purposes. It takes a good deal of time however, to look after stock &amp; c. The weather has continued cold with strong south west winds, flurries of snow comeing occasionaly. My Christian experience has become brighter than yesterday. The dark clouds are moveing slowly away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 22 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has finished the Fall ploughing to day, for which I am thankful. We have only ploughed about eighteen acres however where we want to sow oats in Spring. I have we been working slowly away at the apples, and have not finished picking them over yet. The weather continues moderate, the winds having fallen since yesterday. It is warm for this time of the year.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 23 1887</span></h2> <p>Got done picking over apples to day for winter. Lewis and and I have also fenced the straw-stack in order to keep the cattle from wasting straw. This took nearly all day. Had a straw-berry patch ploughed on the hill-side in front of the house this forenoon. It is wonderful how warm and comfortable the weather continues to be for this time of year. It seeems like Indian Summer, just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 24 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of rain that has been falling ever since morning slowly but steadily Lewis and I have not been able to work out of doors. Have been levelling the ground under the West shed, righting up the foundation and doing some repairs on the barn. Have never felt better satisfied with a days work than with to days. It makes such an improvement on the buildings. We are prepareing to build a couple of rows of stancheons for fastening the young cattle in West shed.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 25 1887</span></h2> <p>Have been full of business agin to day as usual. Went to Dover this forenoon to look after some small matter.s This afternoon to Judson Austins after some Grange goods. Lewis went up to his fatherinlaws. W. Matthews this afternoon after some potatoes &amp;c. Rain appears to have come in earnest. News of the death of my dear friend C. J. Cooke came to night very unexpectedly. Funeral on Sunday. Am expected at the funeral. Surely life is uncertain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of rain which has continued to fall a good share of the time to day Lewis has not got home yet. A piece of our straw-stack fell down last night and I have been all day as hard as I could work trying to get a heifer from under the straw and the straw taken care of. Succeeded in both. Wanted to have gone to Pelham to day again but circumstances prevented. The funeral of my late friend Mr. C. J. Cook takes place to morrow. Would like to have been then.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>The weather continues rainy with intervals of fine weather. Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha with me. Enjoyed the service very much indeed especialy the class-meeting. Utterance was graciously given when endeavouring in my humble weak way to discharge my duty as leader. Surely I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God than to dwell in tents of wickedness. Cannot forget my dear friend the late C. J. Cooke died with an illness of only about twenty minutes o what a warning to the living.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 28 1887</span></h2> <p>The rain of the last three days culminated in a snow storm last night almost the first in the season here. Some five or six inches fell this time. Lewis went up to the Decon neighborhood after potatoes this forenoon, while I worked arround at sundry jobs geting things in readiness for Winter which seems to be upon us now in earnest. Have to spend the evenings at paring apples occasionaly, which we did to night. There being quite a fiew of our apples spoiling.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 29 1887</span></h2> <p>The small quantity of snow that fell on sunday evening last is enabling us to draw up some wood on the bob-sleighs. Went out to Dover this afternoon after some winter boots and shoes for myself and Lewis family Made a purchase of Caley of more than nine dollars worth. Got a pair of Water-proof felt boots for myself at $3.70 per pair. The weather is quite cold not far from Zero to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 30 1887</span></h2> <p>Have had Lewis geting up wood most of the time to day The little snow on the ground seem to make the sleighs slip along much better than the waggon. I have been geting things in order for the Winter most of the time. Find plenty of work however, even at night, for we are still pareing apples for drying &amp; c. The Winter weather still continues and seems continues and seems like a fixture, judging from appearances at the present time.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 1 1887</span></h2> <p>Worked away this forenoon as usual at sundry jobs, both Lewis and I. This afternoon we have been geting some timbers home from John Marrs woods to be used as joists or sleepers in our proposed new stables. Have been enjoying in a good degree the assurance of the Divine presence and favour. It seems so strange that I am so unstable in my enjoyment. I often wondered why it should be so. It must be owing to natural informities partly at least.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 2 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis has been geting timbers flatted on one side for sleepers under our proposed new stable. He has finished his share. I have been building stairs to go down his cellar. Got them all done besides geting a door nearly made for the cellar-way. Am makeing the latter out of floring. Settled up with Joe Green to day, paying the ballance due him for his Summers work. The cold weather has become quite warm and soft.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 3 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been working away at the west shed most of the time to day as usual. I went down to Holcombs before dinner, however to get a fiew pieces of siding for use in fixing the little house. Heard a fiew particulars of the sudden death of my friend the late Calvin J. Cooke. He suffered and died of convulsions or cramps of his stomach in about fifteen minutes from the time he was first taken, out of comparative health. Had no time to make any preparation for death.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 4 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of rain which has fallen moderately at intervals both yesterday and to day, we have not been able to attend our usual church service. It is a comfort to realize the blessedness of God's service even at home, on these holy days to have the time for reading meditation and prayer. Am ashamed to think that I had been living beneath my privilege of late. Have been so forgetful of My God amidst the cares and anxieties of life, and yet. He has graciously from with through all. Lord help me to be steadfast and unmoveable always abounding in thy labours, amen!</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 5 1887</span></h2> <p>Lewis and I have been working away at our new cow stables as usual to day. We do not seem to be makeing much headway; but we hope soon, by steady work to get along with our job. Shut up our turkeys for the Christmas market to day. The weather has become cooler since the rain, but, is beautiful indeed. Am enjoying the sunshine of Gods presense, again. What a mercy, that all is not dark and gloomy in life. Surely He hath done all things well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 6 1887</span></h2> <p>We have got through with the oft dreaded job to day, killing hoggs. There is nothing that I dislike more; indeed. to take the life of anything seems dreadful to me. The day has been delightful, More like spring than Winter Had James Holcomb to help. He understands the business well. Killed six young piggs. Was glad to hear that the new church on his place would be dedicated in a couple of weeks. Some of out Pelham friends are to come there.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 7 1887</span></h2> <p>Got our pork cut up and salted this forenoon, Lewis and I. This afternoon we have been at work at our stable as hard as ever. Find that it will take longer than we expected to get out cow stable done. Am thankful however that I have got such good help for Lewis is quite a carpenter and, togather we can get along nicely. We hope to get the farm buildings in a much better state of repair soon with his help.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY 8 1887</p> <p>Have continued to work at our stable for day as usual. Our progress seems very slow however. I went out to Dover this afternoon to get some necessaries also to take a crock of butter to Mrs. Moody. The crock contained seventeen &amp; a half pounds of butter at 22 cts.The weather continues as warm as ever &amp; seems like rain again. I find that the Commercial union movement is also being talked in the towns and valages as well as in New Country.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December FRIDAY 9 1887</p> <p>Our cow stable still hangs fire, and is likely to keep us for a good while yet. I had visitors today which has interfered some what with my own work. William Watts and wife with their two daughters took dinner with us and have spent the afternoon here. It keeps on warm as ever and again has every appearance of rain. Notice by to days paper that Commercial is is still progressing favourabley in discussion at least</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SATURDAY 10 1887</p> <p>The warmer weather has again become rainy. Have been working away at our stable to day as usual. Succeeded in getting the floor all laid down to night The super structure remaines to be completed. The weather is very favourable for our work notwithstanding the rain. Noticed that a majority of146 votes were given to carry a bonus for M. J. Ellis knitting mill in Port Dover Only five votes were polled against the by-law.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December SATURDAY 11 1887</p> <p>It had continued to be warm and rainy today. Went out to Church this morning however, alone. Was amply repaid for going out in the storm The God of all the earth being with to own and to bless. Enjoyed the class meeting very much, every though it became my duty to lead part of the Class. Could only be induced to do this thing from a positive sense of duty. Feel such a natural unfitness for my lack of gifts indeed can only spend on God to strengthen my weakness.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY 12 1887</p> <p>Lewis has been working away at the new cow-stable again today, alone most of the time; however. After geting him started this morning I went out to Dover after some necessaries. Our bay mare Nell was served with Robert Austins horse. Thought of trying to raise a winter colt. Bro Ellis factory is progressing finely for this season of the year. It seems likely that the whole frame of the main building will be up this week</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December TUESDAY 12 1887</p> <p>Our work does not vary much of late, It seems to take so long to get our cow stables done. Have worked at it to day as usual. The weather keeps remarkably mild and even warm. It freezes some nights but day times thaws open again. We have been makeing sausage this evening. The sausage cutter did not work very well and it took us till nearly twelve o'clock to get through.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December WEDNESDAY 14 1887</p> <p>Lewis has been working away as usual at the new cow stable, and I have helped him only part of the time, on account of some other jobs that had to be done. Charley Evans came to dinner and while here we settled up for the years threshing. Paid him five dollars in cash and gave him my note at seven per cent for Twenty Three dollars ballance, payable in ten Mos. Lewis and I have cleaned up a load of oats and peas for chop stuff, to take to the mill to morrow.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December THURSDAY 15 1887</p> <p>Took a grist of grain out to the mill at Dover this forenoon. Got along nicely going out, but comeing back the roads had become quite soft and heavy. Sent away a pail of butter to my old friend Josephine Fitzgerrald of Ottawa containing twenty seven pounds and three quarters. Went over to John Marrs to tea this evening. Had a pleasant visit unckle John's being there Poor Eva Marr is still quite poorly, &amp; I am affraid will never recover.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY 16 1887</p> <p>Lewis and I have been at our old job - fixing a new cowstable. Am thankfull that we are makeing some headway though not done as yet. Hope to get nearly done to morrow. The warm weather of yesterday has become cold again. Have heard some painful news of our dear friend Mrs D.W. Horton. She is very ill from a fall and may never recover. It seems that three of her ribs were broken some months ago and have never been set since.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December SATURDAY 17 1887</p> <p>Our job has continued to be last to day and is not even yet done. Am thankfull however that we have got our young cattle up at for the first The seem to enjoy their new stable immensely. The weather has been quite mild again to day, but to night it is snowing. There does not seem to be any indication of a heavy fall of snow however. The past week has been a very buisy one. Am glad that the precious Sabbath is at hand.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SUNDAY 18 1887</p> <p>Took ma and Bertha out to Dover this morning as usual. The Rev. John Laycock preached both morning and evening. Our minister was away to Waterford filling his pulpit there. Took dinner with Mifs Giles Went to Sunday School afterwards . Called in to Bro Montgomeries before tea for a little while. Had some interesting talk about religious matters. The mild weather still continues, as warm as ever</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December MONDAY 19 1887</p> <p>Lewis and I have got the new cowstable very nearly done. So much so indeed that we have got the room all occupied that is available. Ma and I went to town this afternoon mostly for the purpose of attending the Oyster Social at the house of Bro Johnathen Ellis. Had a very enjoyable time indeed with a goodly house full of attendents. Everything was conducted very nicely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December TUESDAY 20 1887</p> <p>Went down to Johnes Holcomb's this forenoon to see them about some matters connected with their comeing Tea-meeting. Took a bible down, which I had obtained from the Deposition for the use of the new church. Went out to Dover this afternoon to see Mr Cruikshanks about the turkeys. While there, however it turned out that this gentleman was here on the same business. Have about sold our turkey crop.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December WEDNESDAY 21 1887</p> <p>Worked at sundry jobs this forenoon with my man. Chores occupy most of the time. This afternoon we have been killing and picking turkeys. It took us until ten o'clock P.M. to get the job done. Seventy four in all. Lewis and his wife have been helping us both in the afternoon and evening. The first turkeys, I think that I have ever tried to pick. The weather continues cool and frosty, with every appearance of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY 22 1887</p> <p>My man has been unable to work to day on account of Rheumatism which he has contracted in some way or other. Have been extremely buisy all day. Took ma down to Holcombs this morning where she attended the dedication of the new methodist church on Holcombs place. Went down myself this evening, but got there too late for the tea-meeting The latter was a success. Subscriptions were taken to build sheds &amp;c Signed 4$ payable next Fall.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December FRIDAY 23 1887</p> <p>Lewis has been entirely laid up to day with the Rheumatism. Find enough to do alone to keep my buisy all day long. William and John Watts came this morning after a couple of turkeys for their Christmas dinners Sold them at nine cents per pound. The weather has been quite moderate to day. There is some prospects of another fall of snow beforelong. Learned last night from Mrs Clarke that Mrs Lawes was coming up soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SATURDAY 24 1887</p> <p>Lewis being still unable to work I find enough to do to keep things attended to. We are now stabling thirty two head of cattle and seven head of horses, which takes plenty of work. One consolation they do not require so much feed and do much better other ways. I went out to Dover this afternoon expecting to meet my sister and her husband but failed It The weather keeps moderate with occasionaly falls of snow. In sh small quantities however</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>December SUNDAY 25 1887</p> <p>Went out to church this morning alone. Found my sister and her husband there however and brought them home with me after service. Bro Goodwind gave us an excellent Christmas sermon Have had but little time to myself the chores occupying almost every moment. The weather has been somewhat cold to day. Snow continues to fall at intervals in small quantities. Sleighing is pretty good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 26 1887</span></h2> <p>Had plenty of chores to do myself to day to keep me buisy. Had a houseful of visitors to take Christmas with us, besides. My Sister and her husband were the occasion James Holcomb &amp; wife with Mr &amp; Mrs Clarke.Menckle John Matthews family and Mifs Giles were with us. My man's father came this evening and, as Wes had gone away this morning Mr Lewis and a Mifs Laing stayed over night with us. Some of the other friends spent the evening with us, as well.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 27 1887</span></h2> <p>On account of numerous visitors yesterday and last night I failed to get any of the stables cleaned out and have gotten ways behind. My Sister and her husband are still with us and went down to Captain McFell's this afternoon I have been as this afternoon I have been as closely occupied as ever at doing chores. Can only about get through my work by eight o'clock in the evening, by close diligence through the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 28 1887</p> <p>A very cold storm mostly of wind from the North West has been raging to day. It always seems to take more work to tend to stock in such weather. My sister and her husband are still with as and have been visiting at unckle Joseph McFells this evening. School meeting came off to day, but was unable to attend to it, on account of my many duties. Joe Green was here and wanted to hire. Engaged him at eight Dollars per month until Lewis gets well.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>DECEMBER THURSDAY 29 1887</p> <p>The weather being very cold and windy I have had my hands full to day. But, in the midst of my labors, Jesus has been precious. He is indeed the King of Glory. My King and my God. Took tea at Reids this evening with our old friend of the "New Dominion" Mr. George Wilson of Port Hope. The evening passed off very pleasantly talking about various matters. Much fault has been found with me for not getting a wife sooner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER FRIDAY 30 1887</p> <p>Continued application to business or rather chores, is still the order of the day. But little time is left after stock is looked after properly for visiting with my friends who are still with us. The day has been very fine and pleasant. Had Mr. G. Wilson of Port Hope to dinner with us. Also Mr. Isaac Austin. Both gentlemen were in a great glee for talking, not having seen one another for many years. Was informed of the death and burial of Mr Thomas Murphy of Simcoe, My dentist.</p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>DECEMBER SATURDAY 31 1887</p> <p>Have been engaged as usual at a kind of work that requires constant attention. Went over to the cheese. factory this afternoon after last payment of money on account of cheese. The weather has been stormy to day. Snow has been falling, and still continues. Have just been told of the death of old Mr Morgan aged 85 yrs. The father of L.G. and Crosby Morgan - old School companions of mine. Sister &amp; her husband are till with us, &amp; have been resting to day.</p> </div> transcribed