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JANUARY, TUESDAY 1, 1867 �New Years day Weather most delightful. Sleighing tolerable. Took dinner at John Scott's. Jasper Clara and I. Mr & Mrs Fowler and Mr & Mrs Beamer there. A good dinner and pleasant visit although the party was not a very brilliant one. WEDNESDAY 2, {L G written at top} A fine Winter's day, clear but very cold. Went to Brantford took Dora with us. Went with the buggy, took dinner at Mr Snider's. Attended a children's tea meeting in the Baptist Chapel in the afternoon. And a Concert in the evening. A great many children present. They sang with all their might. Interesting Meeting the JANUARY, THURSDAY 3, 1867 A beautiful Morning. A little warmer than yesterday Staid over night at Mr Sniders went down town. Called on Mrs Yule and Mrs Tisdale. Came home this afternoon. Very tired. found all well. have had a pleasant trip. FRIDAY 4, A beautiful day. not very cold. Thawing a little went missionary collecting succeeded very well. Walked. Went as far as Edwin Lewis and R. Kipps took tea at Mr Kipp's, and Jasper came after me. Dora went with me JANUARY, SATURDAY 5, 1867. Day not so fine. quite a little snow storm in the afternoon. Out again to-day collecting. went with the buggy. went to the Muir Settlement. did not get as much as I expected. Am very tired to-night. took dinner with Mrs Ryder. Good night. SUNDAY 6, A pleasant day. pretty good sleighing. Attended Sunday School. Elder Patton preached. Subject the "Prodigal Son" text. " He began to be in want". Good sermon. Quite a number at prayer meeting did not have as good a meeting as I expected. Good Night JANUARY, MONDAY 7, 1867. A nice Morning. Elder Patton staid last night. Election day Pa & Jasper both away I have been home all day for the first day this year have sewed some, and this evening have been baking. Am rather weary and must retire soon. Jasper is out this evening �TUESDAY 8, A fine day. Washed, Mary to help. Missionary collecting in the afternoon went to Mr Laycock's Harpers & Showers. Mr Nelles here to dinner Jasper out this evening attending to School matters must retire. JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 9, 1867 Snowed a little to-day Ironed. Spent the evening at Uncle Eakins Mr & Mrs Hersey, Mr & Mrs J. Scott & Mr Nelles there. A good supper & pleasant visit. took Clara. have just returned ten oclock. Am ready for bed. Good Night. THURSDAY 10, A very pleasant day. have not done much made out my missionary a/c. have collected $11.37. Elder Patton came. Missionary Meeting very good. Collected $3.65 making for the year. $15.02. JANUARY, FRIDAY 11. 1867. Weather pretty cold. I made a dress for Clara to-day. Dora at School. SATURDAY 12, A very cold day. Pa and Jasper went to Woodstock. Newton bad. Clara mischievous. Made an apron for her. Mrs Bastedo here this afternoon. selecting peices for our S.S. Concert. Have not got quite all my weeks work done. Have done all I could. JANUARY, SUNDAY 13, 1867. Very cold and stormy not many at Sunday School staid to hear Mr Smiths Conference Meeting after preaching Met a few of the children in the afternoon to sing. Prayer Meeting in evening. Mr Parsons gave a lecture. Very good Meeting. May the Lord revive us all. MONDAY 14, Cold. Washing day. Mary here. done some mending. My health is very good I am very thankful to the "Great Giver" of every good and perfect gift. If Newton was well we �should all be very comfortable. he suffers so much. The children are very well but noisy & playful JANUARY, TUESDAY 15, 1867. A beautiful winter's day. very cold but clear. Pa went to Woodstock. Ma went with him and spent the day at Mr Huggarts I have been comfortably busy. Mary to help. WEDNESDAY 16, A very nice day. Snowed a little. Mr Smith and Hiram Green to dinner Making a dress for Mother Writing an address for our S.S. Concert in the evening JANUARY, THURSDAY 17, 1867 A very cold day. Mr Earl and Alfred Jones a fine young Indian, here to spend afternoon & evening R Miller & the boys came to practise in the evening FRIDAY 18, A cold but pleasant day Mrs Ferguson & Mr Gilmour to dinner. I went to the School in afternoon selecting peices for concert. Mr Bastedo Mr & Mrs Hull to tea. The children came to practise in the evening. Mrs Oil came on the evening train. Such a busy day. JANUARY, SATURDAY 19, 1867 Day very cold but clear Mrs Oil and Mrs Bastedo staid last night. Mrs Ferguson here to- day. All went away before dinner Mended up the Carpet bag and copied some music Alone to night. SUNDAY 20, A fine winters day. Good Sabbath School disapointed in the meeting. no Minister came met at the School House in afternoon to sing. A good practise. Lucy and Jenny up. A Good prayer meeting. Newton very bad again. JANUARY, MONDAY 21, 1867. A great snow storm last night. Earth is dressed in a beautiful pure robe this morning. Jasper took the children up to School. Washing day. Mary here. Very busy all day and very tired at night. �TUESDAY 22, Day pleasant. Snowing some. Jasper & Pa went to Brantford. finished Mothers dress. and done some mending. Ironed in the evening, very tired. late before Jasper got home the roads very heavy so much snow. JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 23, 1867. Weather pleasant. did not rest well last night feel tired to-day mending all day. Done a good days work THURSDAY 24, Day pleasant. quite warm. Made a white flannel skirt for my self Jenny Martin came up to tea. The children came to practise. Mrs Bastedo down. Jenny staid all night. JANUARY, FRIDAY 25, 1867. A very disagreeable day cold rain & mist. Jenny went home this morning. Alonzo came over and went to Woodstock. Very stormy in the afternoon snow & wind. Baking day. Alonzo staid all night Have been thinking sadly of the boys to night. So many gone This would have been Daniel's birth-day SATURDAY 26, Still stormy. snowing. Alonzo went home. Jasper getting wood for Longstreets They are suffering for wood & food. Mrs Bastedo came after dinner staid over night made out the programme for Concert. Pa sick. Very stormy all day. JANUARY, SUNDAY 27, 1867. Still snowing & blowing all day. went to S.S. quite a few out considering the weather & roads. A few children came to sing here. Jessie M c Kay here. I did not go to prayer meeting. Pa sick all day. MONDAY 28, Cold Tho storm seems to be dying. Some of the roads are impassable so much snow. Pa sick all day. Clara not well I have written to Nellie made out a programme for Concert and some other writing. sewed but little Do not feel very well. �JANUARY, TUESDAY 29, 1867. Day rather pleasant have began making under-clothes for myself. Mr Vandecar to dinner. I must try and not sew too steady. Am too anxious to do more than my strength is sufficent for WEDNESDAY 30, Very cold but clear finished one article and began another. George Goble here to dinner. feel wearried out to-night. head ache and weariness JANUARY, THURSDAY 31, 1867. A pleasant morning but rain in the evening finished another Garment Mr. Davis & daughter to dinner. Went to David Beamer's in the evening to practise with the children. rained FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 1. A bright morning very wet under foot. feel tired to-day. Sewing some and writing some wrote to Sarah Huggart FEBRUARY SATURDAY 2, 1867. A very stormy day. hail snow some rain and a great deal of wind. Washed. Mary to help. Met with the children in the afternoon in the shop. Drilling on Their Recitations. The week's work is done SUNDAY 3, Stormy morning but more pleasant in afternoon. Had a good Sabbath School. Elder Patton preached. Text At "Even-time it shall be light". Met with the children in afternoon to sing. Mr Huggart's down. {Scribbles on the page} FEBRUARY, MONDAY 4, 1867. Pleasant all day but a stormy evening. Done some writing and sewed some. D. Beamer took all the children down to Mrs Landon's in evening for practise. �TUESDAY 5, A beautiful day. do not feel very well. Baking. Sewed a little. The days pass very quickly and sometimes rather wearily. beleive I try to do too much. FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 6, 1867. Day fine. Went to the School House in the afternoon to help Mrs Bastedo drill the children they done better to-day Mr White to stay over night. A pleasant evening Rachel & the boys up had some good music THURSDAY 7, A beautiful day. Thawing fast. have been sewing to-day. baked this evening feel better to-day. FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 8, 1867. Another nice day thawing still. Sleighing poor. have churned, ironed, made two collars and been very busy. helped make evergreen wreaths for the chapel in the evening. Very tired indeed raind some. SATURDAY 9, Stormy growing cold and storming washed and baked met the children in the afternoon in the shop. practising their Recartations. Very stormy. FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 10, 1867. A very cold day stormy in afternoon morning but clear and cold in the afternoon. Good S.S. staid to hear Mr Smith preach Mrs Bastedo came home with us. Met in the Chapel in afternoon Sarah Huggart down Good practise. MONDAY 11, Getting warmer. day rather pleasant. Mrs Ryder to dinner. Miss Dunham and James Dawson came. Had a Rehersal in the afternoon in the Chapel. Miss D went up. {Sarah} came home with us. Quiet evening. FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 12, 1867 �A nice morning. busy making decorations for the Chapel. The girls helping. Rain in the afternoon. I felt so discouraged. but how unnecessary. The evening was fine and the Concert a purfect success. house crowded. made over $30 WEDNESDAY 13, O! such a day We went to Wolverton to take Miss Dunham over. Pa the children and I stopped and got Mrs Landon. It rained hard all day. Got very wet - roads bad and weather cold. Had some fun on our pleasant trip FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 14, 1867. The rain seems to be over. Not very cold. A letter from George. Emma is very sick. Sewing to-day. feel pretty tired after my yestersday journey. FRIDAY 15, Sewing to-day FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 16, 1867. Rained hard all the morning. and cleared up sl sun shone and a fine afternoon. washed got the clothes dried and part of them ironed. A letter from Nellie. Emma is better SUNDAY 17, A most beautiful day clear bright & not very cold. Sleighing all gone. Good S.S. Mr Coutts preached interesting sermon. spent the afternoon at home. Prayer Meeting at night. house full FEBRUARY, MONDAY 18, 1867. Day pleasant. Do not feel very well. Sewing all the time I could get. Dora did not go to School. not very well. We have as a family been favoured with good health this winter TUESDAY 19, Weather cold. East winds cold & unpleasant. Ma Pa and Dora went to Uncle Eakins to dinner. Henrietta called in the afternoon I have had a very busy day. have sewed but little. �FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 20, 1867. Cold and stormy. snow and wind Ironed and sewed some. THURSDAY 21, Wrote to Lissa. have been braiding to-day snowed some. Jasper went for wood. Gone all day. It does not seem like home when he is away. FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 22, 1867. A mild pleasant day snow nearly gone again no sleighing. Have been sewing to-day. Jasper working on the shop Newton is better. SATURDAY 23, Very busy baking &c to-day. Very tired FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 24, 1867. {Dora writing} Dora. It is a nice clear morning and I have made one good resalution, I know that mamma knows best. I forgot to tell you what it is so now I will tell you it is to not use sugar on my mush. D-ora S. G-oble Clara Clara G Clara Emma Goble MONDAY 25, 25 A beautiful day washed in the forenoon and sewed in the afternoon. FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 26, 1867. 26 A lovely day. bright sunshine. just thawing a little. excellent wheeling. Jasper went to Woodstock. I called at Melissa's a little while and spent the afternoon at Mr Huggart's. pleasant visit Eleven oclock when we got home. left Clara home WEDNESDAY 27, 27 Another beautiful morning. Mother went down to Mrs Landon's in the morning. Pa & Clara went down to tea. got home at 8 oclock. The children are neither of them so well. I have been busy today. choring about. FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 28, 1867. �28 Busy as ever. Ironing &c. Rained a little Went to Mr. Nelms towards night. took Clara and Dora. Made a visit we have been talking of making for several years. got home about nine o'clock. Rained soon after we got home. MARCH, FRIDAY 1, A fine day. Finished a chemise I have been braiding "March comes in like a lamb". how will it go out. MARCH, SATURDAY 2, 1867. 2 A cold day. Feel very unwell head ache and general bad feeling have cleaned & baked but it was all hard work. Elder Patton came John Huggard & H {W}elford to tea. pleasant evening only I felt weak & ill. retired early. SUNDAY 3, A very cold rough day Good S.S. & Good sermon Elder Patton went home after dinner. nice quiet afternoon. went to prayer meeting. MARCH, MONDAY 4, 1867. 4 Snow & cold weather feel better. done some mending and cut out some cotton sewing feel that my life is not what it should be O for now my Grace to live must consistently "Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah". TUESDAY, 5 5 A beautiful day Mr White to dinner had some music & bought some books finished one article of my sewing. Mrs Bastedo to tea. It is late and I must retire. Good Night. MARCH, WEDNESDAY 6, 1867. 6 A cold day. Made a pr of drawers. I am not very strong this week. feel so tired all the time must be more careful some way. of myself THURSDAY 7, 7 A nice day mild and pleasant. some snow. Washed. Mary to help. Very tired and not well. Aunt Maria John & Henrietta spent the evening here. felt too tired to enjoy a visit �MARCH, FRIDAY 8, 1867. 8 A beautiful day. Ironed. sewed in the afternoon some finished ironing in the evening. {written above last line} th the SATURDAY 9, 9 A fine day. thawing a good deal. roads quite muddy. baked and cleaned a little Went with Mrs Bastedo in the afternoon to William Laycocks. took tea. Eliza and Hartley there. had a pleasant visit. Mrs Laycock very poorly. Got home about 7 oclock Walked. not very tired. MARCH, SUNDAY 10, 1867. 10 Misty in the early morning pleasant for Sunday School A full School. I did not stay to Meeting. Dora not well. Rained all the afternoon felt very sleepy and dull. Dora's cough bad. Not many out to Prayer Meeting yet a good little Meeting took Clara. MONDAY 11, 11 A disagreeable chilly day. Dora not well enough to go to School. Braiding a pr of drawers spent the afternoon with Mrs M c Intyre. Dora was so lonely. She had a good play with Annie. Spent the evening at Mr Miller's. Mrs Bastido there took tea. Sang some. & talked more. Nearly ten when we got home MARCH, TUESDAY 12, 1867 Weather cloudy and chilly A little snow on the ground. Done some mending Have not felt well. Pa sick all day. Dora at home. Clara is better than she was last week. Newton improving. WEDNESDAY 13, Cold. some snow and windy. Sewing. Feel weary and ill in afternoon Edward Beamer called. Rachel to dinner Tea. The boys came up in the evening. They are fine little fellows. tis a pity they are brought up in a tavern Some music. Pop Corn. Apples and Books. pleasant Evening. MARCH, THURSDAY 14, 1867. �Very cold this morning. A very sudden change since yesterday morning. Rachel Miller took the train for Toronto. I walked down to Mrs Landon's in the afternoon. Jasper walked down in the evening after me so I had two pretty long walks. Got home about 9 oclock. found Clara very hoarse great difficulty of breathing FRIDAY 15, Slept but little last night. Clara very ill all night. Some better this morning. Very bad about ten oclock almost suffocated gave her an emetic After throwing off the phlegm much better. So bad about 5 oclock we thought she would die. Suffering very much. Jasper got the Dr. as soon as possible he gave her something eased her MARCH, SATURDAY 16, 1867. We both sat up all night with her last night The Dr. staid till she breathed more freely. He says it is Croup but so far down and so seated it will take some time to remove it. She suffered very much all night. very distressing to hear her. better towards morning. Very weak I feel pretty well used up to-day. {Margin} Lucy Landon called SUNDAY 17, Snowed last night. Cold. Jasper, Dora, & Pa away to S.S. and Preaching. I could not leave Clara. Did not go to bed last night. She is better this morning. Hardly seems like Sunday not to go to Sunday School Went to Meeting Mr Selby came down for me. Mr Campbell preached. Good sermon Clara better. Day very cold & stormy. MARCH, MONDAY 18, 1867. Morning clear but cold. Do not feel well. So little sleep for four nights. Clara not so well as yesterday Am going to keep Dora at home till the weather & roads become settled and help her finish her quilt She began it when only 3½ years old. TUESDAY 19, A very beautiful day so bright and sunny but cold Jasper went to Woodstock Mother and Dora spent the day at Mr Fowler's. Clara has been very well and so good all day. Seems to feel better than for several weeks. precious baby. May her life have been spared for some useful Purpose. MARCH, WEDNESDAY 20, 1867. �Cold. Working at Dora's quilt to-day. Clara not so well. THURSDAY 21 A very stormy day. Snow wind and storm all day. A real March day. Sewed some on the quilt and cut out a pr of drawers. MARCH, FRIDAY 22, 1867 Not so cold as yesterday but still snowing. A good deal of snow fallen An accident on the R.R. this morning a little this side Woodstock. Two trains ran into each other. Two men killed and much property destroyed. SATURDAY 23, A lovely day. Warm & bright. Mother and the children went for a sleigh ride. I baked cleaned done a little mending, looked over my S.S. lessons. "The Parable of the ten virgins). and so ends the week. weary and full of care as usual. but crowded with many blessings never the less. MARCH, SUNDAY 24, 1867. A chilly cold morning went to S.S. and staid to hear Mr. Smith. Clara restless. Very stormy all the afternoon. rain and snow. But few at prayer meeting. Feel tired and ill at night. MONDAY 25, A beautiful day but cold and freezing Washed. Mary to help A hard days work pretty tired. A letter from Nellie She is not coming home this Spring. MARCH, TUESDAY 26, 1867. A delightful morning very cold but so bright and sunny. Ironed all the forenoon Made an apron for myself in afternoon. WEDNESDAY 27, Very cold snowed a little Ironed till afternoon sewed a little. Mr Smith to Tea. Dora gets some of her lessons will not go to School till the roads and weather become settled. All are courting "Tired Nature's Sweet Restorer". And I must quit scribbling & do likewise. �MARCH, THURSDAY 28, 1867. A fine day but cold baking all the forenoon very tired. Sewed a little in the afternoon Jasper had the children meet for practise on Church music in the evening. FRIDAY 29, A beautiful day. Weather warmer. Cleaning &c most of the day. Finished Dora's quilt. Newton very bad. Mr. & Mrs. Yule came on the evening train It is after 10 and I am both sleepy and weary. Have had a pleasant evening MARCH, SATURDAY 30, 1867 A beautiful day. Thawing very fast. Mr & Mrs Yule went away on the 11 o'clock train. Have had a pleasant visit with them feel tired and not very well to-day. SUNDAY 31, A nice warm day but very muddy. A good S.S. Elder Patton preached Pa sick. Maggie took dinner with us Elder Patton went home in the afternoon. Not many at Prayer Meeting. APRIL, MONDAY 1, 1867. A very stormy day. snow and cold. Maggie Longheed and Sarah Fawcett took tea with Dora. Went to Teacher's Meeting in the Evening. Only four present but we had a good meeting. Walked {after} very muddy TUESDAY 2, A beautiful bright morning but a very cold west wind which we had the full benefit of in riding to Woodstock. Roads very bad. Took dinner at Mr Perren's. At the Institute in afternoon. Took Tea at Mr. Cameron's. Attended an interesting Public Meeting in the Evening at the Institute. Six Graduating Students. Noble Young men may God bless them. APRIL, WEDNESDAY 3, 1867. Came to Mr H. Burtche's last night after the Meeting and here we are this morning Tis a very pleasant quiet place I always enjoy coming here. Came home after dinner called at �Mr Fowler's, John Scott's, and D. Beamers. Got home about 5 oclock. All well. Alfred Scott is very ill. Also Mr & Mrs Cox. THURSDAY 4, A nice warm morning but rain all the afternoon. Pa went to Woodstock. A. Scott a little better. Wrote to Lissa and Nellie. Sent patterns to Lissa. Cut a dress for Dora. The children met to sing in the evening. Am not very well to-day. APRIL, FRIDAY 5, 1867. A stormy day. rained most all night. Snow. and wind to-day. Not very cold. Mr. Radford's have moved. Baking cleaning, churning &c to-day Several calls during the day. and the Miller boys have spent the Evening here some music, pop corn &c. SATURDAY 6, {Dora writing} Dora. Clara and I had compony to-day. his name was Clarence Clark. and we had had a nice time. Dora L. Goble. {Rosaltha writing} Mrs & Mrs Clark to dinner Alonzo went to Woodstock here to tea. A. Scott much better APRIL, SUNDAY 7, 1867. A pleasant day. Went to Sunday School. had not time to get through with the lesson. Staid to hear Mr Smith. Walked up in the afternoon to hear Mr Clark lecture on Temperance. Attended Prayer Meeting not many out. So ends the Sabbath MONDAY 8, Day pleasant. Mending all the forenoon. Mary came in the afternoon and we began washing. Walked down to David Kipp's towards night. Their baby dead. gone to its rest dreadfully muddy. APRIL, TUESDAY 9, 1867. A truly beautiful Spring day. The children out all day. Washing and cleaning all day. Mary went home. Jasper went to the funereal. Dora has a pet Lamb. she is delighted with it. �WEDNESDAY 10, A cold rainy day. Storm all day, rain, and hail. Ironed all the forenoon sewed but little. The children have needed so much care. 'Tis not lost time. All are in bed but me and I must go too. Good Night. APRIL, THURSDAY 11, 1867. A fine day, bright and clear. Ironed and baked Went out in the afternoon called to see old Mr & Mrs Beamer before they go away. (They move next week to Detroit.) Called at the School a little while and then at D. Beamer's got home at tea time. Singing at night. FRIDAY 12, A nice day. Very busy all day. Churned and cleaned. not very well. made a skirt protector APRIL, SATURDAY 13, 1867. A warm day. Went to D. Beamer's in the afternoon to eat sugar took the children staid to tea. Mrs Burtch came and Mr Cameron. I did not get home till late very busy till after nine and consequently very tired. SUNDAY 14, A truly good day A very large interesting School. Mrs Burtch and Mr Cameron both went. An excellent sermon after. full house and all attentive. Mr Cameron to dinner. Mrs Burtch went to Mrs Landon's I did not go to P. Meeting very tired at night. APRIL, MONDAY 15, 1867. A rainy day. Dora started to School again Clara lonely without her. Mother and I working at a rug. hard work. TUESDAY 16, Still rainy. Working all day at the rug. APRIL, WEDNESDAY 17, 1867. �A bright clear day but a cold wind Finished the rug & tidied up the house Mrs Bastedo, Rachel and Shannon to Tea {Hesleimer} came in the evening. pleasant visit. beautiful night Mrs. B. stays over night. THURSDAY 18, Cut a dress for Dora and thought I would sit down and make it. Pa gave me some writing to do. just finished it when a load of Ministers came. Mr Henderson Mr Kitchen & Moyle Mrs Landon came and I went to cooking. All to dinner Mrs. L. brought the seeds APRIL, FRIDAY 19, 1867. Rain in the morning cleared up in afternoon Pa went to Woodstock Ma spent the day at Aunt's I was very busy house and store to tend. Mr M c Laurin came on the train. He gave a good temperance lecture in the Evening at the Chapel 11 oclock when we got home SATURDAY 20, A pleasant day but windy letters from Nellie. Old Mrs Milmine is to be burried to-day. Mr M c L. went on the 11 oclock train Pa sick all day. Mr Smith to tea. Finished Dora's dress A busy weary day. APRIL, SUNDAY 21, 1867. A large S.S. I came home Mother went up to Mr Smith's Meeting Alonzo came over I went to Prayer Meeting MONDAY 22, The ground all covered with snow this morning cold and stormy. Alonzo went on the train. George came on the 8 oclock train staid till 11. took Nellie things. Mary came. Another bustling busy day. Jasper sick. The children not very well either APRIL, TUESDAY 23, 1867. �Snow melted and gone Rachel Miller married Elder Patton here to tea Alonzo came on the 8 oclock train evening. Pa fishing. Mr Barkis here all the evening looking over the S.S. Class books. Making out the yearly Report. 11 when we retired. WEDNESDAY 24, A cold day Snowed nearly all the afternoon Alonzo went home. Washing day. Very tired. Mr Nelins to tea. Dora is not going to School this week. she is not well 4 years to-day since Brother Alfred died in Washington D.C. APRIL, THURSDAY 25, 1867. Cloudy and chilly. Baked all the forenoon Sewed in the afternoon done a large day's work. Dora went to School FRIDAY 26, A very windy day made a flannel shirt for Jasper. Mrs Bastedo and Mr Barker here in the evening. Making up the Report for the S.S. Annual Meeting. late when we retired APRIL, SATURDAY 27, 1867. A cold day. not much like Spring. Have not begun to make garden not very well. Mending all day. Elder Patton came SUNDAY 28, A nice bright morning but cold. Very good Annual Meeting. rather long Elder Patton preached in the Chapel. May good come from it. Clara sick all day I did not go to Prayer Meeting. Not very well. APRIL, MONDAY 29, 1867. A cold misty day Washed. Clara better. Not well myself. sore throat and feverish. TUESDAY 30, Rainy morning cleared up towards noon. Worked in Garden not well. very tired at night. MAY, WEDNESDAY 1, 1867. �Sick most all day worked a little in the garden towards evening. was sick most of last night have a bad cold and fever. Very cold THURSDAY 2, Very cold froze last night did not go out any worked a little at the rug. Clara sick. Dora went to School. MAY, FRIDAY 3, 1867. Still very cold. No gardening till warmer weather. am better than yesterday. Clara has been very troublesome today. Dora at School. working at a rug. SATURDAY 4, Weather a little warmer rainy afternoon & evening finished the rug. finished soap making feel better a little. MAY, SUNDAY 5, 1867. A cloudy morning some rain but not enough to keep Mary from S.S. Finished up The Appointing of Teachers and arraying of Classes. Jasper has an Infant Class. I have his class of boys and Mr. Nelins has my old class. MONDAY 6, Cold and rainy Washed and took up the Carpets up stairs. went to Teachers Meeting in the evening. A number out. Cold. MAY, TUESDAY 7, 1867. Day pleasant but still cold. Pa and Ma went to Brantford. busy cleaning Ironing &c Am not strong nor very well. WEDNESDAY 8, A cold windy day Mrs Libertus white washing Very tired a good many times to-day. Very busy. Clara not well. I feel some better. wish I was real strong there is so much work to do in the Spring. MAY, THURSDAY 9, 1867. �I dont know what kind of a day it has been for I have hardly been out side the door to- day. Have been papering all day done my room and the front bed-room. Am tired but have the comfort of doing a large day's work 11 rolls of paper. FRIDAY 10, A nice day. Warmer. Papered both halls. Very tired. Mrs Vandecar to dinner. MAY, SATURDAY 11, 1867. A nice day. wind cold. no real warm Spring weather yet. Have been cleaning most of the day but quit in time to get ready for Sunday Mr Cameron here. It is almost ten oclock must look at my lesson a little and then retire. SUNDAY 12, A pleasant day. Good Sunday School. felt too sleepy to enjoy The Meeting Jasper sick all night did not sleep much. Mr & Mrs Ryder to dinner Mr Ryder took Mr Cameron home. Mrs R. staid here. Pa and Ma went as far as Aunts. took Clara MAY, MONDAY 13, 1867. Rainy all day. Have not felt very well. Washed. Mary began cleaning the store. tired and retired early. Jasper not able to do much. TUESDAY 14, Still rainy. Was sick all the forenoon. Cleaned Nellies room and the halls in the afternoon. Mary cleaning the store. MAY, WEDNESDAY 15, 1867. Weather cleared up A nice Moonlight night. Have been pretty well to-day. Done a good deal of cleaning. Am tired but hope to get rested by morning. A letter from Emma and Nellie. THURSDAY 16, �A nice clear day cleaned the dining room and Newtons room put down all the carpets up stairs. MAY, FRIDAY 17, 1867. Rainy and very cold all the forenoon. Went with Pa down to Mr Burns a pleasant call think I shall go there often. Mr. Burns has a nice garden. Got a Catalpa tree. Mary cleaned the Kitchen. I ironed. put down dining room carpet letter from Father SATURDAY 18, A clear day. cold wind. Dora and I went to Princeton on the train left the hats at Mrs Giles to be done over. Called at Mrs Landons walked home. Called on Mrs Smith in evening looked over my S.S. lesson week ends. work done MAY, SUNDAY 19, 1867. A bright morning. A Great Sunday School house crowded. Good lesson. May God bless the effort. Rainy cold afternoon. Jasper and Mother went to Princeton few at Prayer Meeting MONDAY 20, Cold in the morning but warmer towards night. Worked in Garden all day. Fixed up my beds very nicely. no seeds in yet, so cold. MAY, TUESDAY 21, 1867. Rainy all day & cold Washing day. A letter from Newty. Annie Danson is to be married tomorrow at Princeton Am tired. WEDNESDAY 22, Rainy all day. Could not go to Princeton. Not very well fixed Dora's blue dress. She is home from School for a few days. MAY, THURSDAY 23, 1867. Still cloudy and rainy. What a long storm. Made a pr of pants for Pa. Very tired FRIDAY 24, �Queen's birth day. Went to Princeton in the forenoon Jasper, Newton, the children and I. The first ride Newton has had since he came home called at Mrs Landon's. Got Clara's hat at Mrs Gile's and came home to dinner. rained after dinner about 3 oclock cleared up we went to T. Muir's took tea there about 8 when we got home. MAY, SATURDAY 25, 1867. A fine Morning but cold and rainy before night. We have but few fine days. Pa and Ma went to Old Mr Hess's funereal. I have trimmed Clara's hat. got up my Sabbath School lesson and done a little washing Ironing & mending. Elder Patton came. SUNDAY 26, A fine morning and continued pleasant through the day. large S.S. A number of visitors. My class was unusually attentive. May God bless Them. They are fine boys. Elder Patton preach subject The Progress of the Church. Attended Prayer Meeting. MAY, MONDAY 27, 1867. A beautiful day a little like Spring. Pa and Ma went to Richmond did not get home till late. Mary washed. I done a little mending and wrote to Father and Lissa TUESDAY 28, A cold rainy morning no rain much after dinner but cloudy. Making a print dress for Dora. did not get it done. put in some Sweet Peas. It seems of not much use to put in seeds the weather is so cold. MAY, WEDNESDAY 29, 1867. Day quite warm. finished Dora's dress. Ironed in the afternoon. Got ready to go to Brantford. Dr. Benham to tea. Mrs Bastedo called in the evening. THURSDAY 30, Went to Brantford rained. Got home dry Very cold. and very tired. MAY, FRIDAY 31, 1867. �This has been a lovely day. warm and bright. A real growing day. Have done up considerable mending & fixing to-day. Mrs Bastedo & Maggie called. Have put in some seeds. Must try and finish tomorrow. Must go to bed. O so sleepy JUNE, SATURDAY 1, A nice day. cut out clothing all the forenoon for the children. Very tired went to Princeton in the afternoon. looked over my S.S. lesson. put in a few seeds bathed the children. so my weeks work is done. JUNE, SUNDAY 2, 1867. Rain all the forenoon notwithstanding a new quiet School. 52 present. little Mary Ann Roe died about 11 o'clock. Mr Nelms came down Jasper Dora and I went up. She looks very pretty and quiet. sleeping peacefully. Precious little Lamb. Attended prayer meeting. MONDAY 3, Cloudy and some rain warm. I drove to Princeton early in the morning. lost my Shawl. Washing day. Sewed a little put in a few Celosia & Waitzia Grande flora seeds. Went to Teachers Meeting. rained going. 5 present. Good Meeting JUNE, TUESDAY 4, 1867. A very warm day. No rain to-day. have finished a little dress and sack for Clara. little Mary Ann Roe's funereal was today. All went but Newton Clara and I. Mrs. Lindsay too was buried today Mr Calder here to tea. Put in some seeds. Asters. {Ravt--s} Candy Tuft. WEDNESDAY 5, Very warm every thing growing finely. finished putting in my seeds. Alonzo Mrs Wolverton and Miss Bogart here to dinner and Tea. have not sewed much today. Dora went to School JUNE, THURSDAY 6, 1867. Still warmer. real summer time. growing weather. have sewed prety steadly. Mr. Nelms to dinner. �FRIDAY 7, Another lovely day very warm. Am very well to-day. Made an apron for Dora finished Mother's dress and a Garibaldi & skirt for Dora. All I expected to do. Granma Goble died the 24th May, did not hear of it till today. Old and young alike are passing away. {Transcriber's note - Garibaldi was a red shirt, woman's fashion popularized in 1860.} JUNE, SATURDAY 8, 1867. A nice cool day. have been very busy as usual. made a little sacque for Dora, finished a pr of pantees for her fixed my hat looked over my S.S. Lesson and got ready for Sunday So ends this week. busy but not so weary as some. My health is improving SUNDAY 9, A lovely day. house crowded as Sabbath School. Mr. Cameron preached a most excellent sermon. "The worth of the soul" Mr & Mrs Cameron and baby came home with us. baby sick JUNE, MONDAY 10, 1867. Another lovely morning but getting pretty warm. Mr Cameron and family took the train at 8 oclock going East. Mary and I washed not very tired I am truly thankful I am getting stronger. Braiding a pr of Pantees for Dora. TUESDAY 11, A lovely day. Went to Princeton after dinner. Mrs Landon came up with us. staid to tea Making a sack for Dora. not got as much done to-day as I calculated to do. so very tired can hardly go JUNE, WEDNESDAY 12, 1867. Finished Dora's Sacque A refreshing rain began a dress for Dora THURSDAY 13, Sewing all day. Did not get the dress quite done Mrs Bastedo came down in the evening staid over night. Day very fine. every thing growing rapidly my seeds are coming up pretty well. �JUNE, FRIDAY 14, 1867 Pa Clara and I went to Woodstock lovely morning. day very warm. went early took dinner at Hellen's made quite a visit there. came down to Mr Huggarts to tea. made another visit there. very pleasant day. got home about 8 o'clock. SATURDAY 15, Fine day. Some more rain finished several peices of work. toothache in the evening. JUNE, SUNDAY 16, 1867. Very warm morning. Some toothache. Went to S.S. Good School 121 present. Went to Princeton S.S. in afternoon with Pa. called at Mr Landon's. took tea at Mr Golding's. WEDNESDAY 17, Fine day. Washing. Making a sacque for Dora. busy day Newton very sick towards night. Very warm. JUNE, TUESDAY 18, 1867. A cool pleasant day. Mary went home. Jenny came in the evening. finished Dora's Sacque and Ironed. Newton about the same. Mother has given up going West till he gets better. Miss May Huggart and Mr Golding called. WEDNESDAY 19, Another fine day. geting warmer. Made a pair of pants for Jasper. Very tired. A Wandering Bard here tonight. JUNE, THURSDAY 20, 1867. A cool cloudy day. Made a shirt for Jasper Mrs Bastedo to tea. done some sewing on machine for her. Dr. Benham and Dixon here. Have not felt very well today. am so worn out hurrying so much with the work felt better to-night. FRIDAY 21, �Warmer. Cleaned the cellar and made a coat for Sammy. Lucy Landon to tea. Jasper went to Woodstock stopped at Mr Kipp's to practise music for the 1st July. Jenny went up. JUNE, SATURDAY 22, 1867. Very warm. baked all the forenoon. finished up some peices of sewing in the afternoon. Elder Patton came. So ends the weary week. SUNDAY 23, Very warm. Good S.S. Elder Patton preached Mr & Mrs Vandecar came home with us to dinner Some music in afternoon attended prayer meeting but few out. Many musquitoes and very warm. JUNE, MONDAY 24, 1867. A very warm day Jenny and I washed very tired. Jasper and Jenny went to practise. TUESDAY 25, Another warm day Mother and Dora left for Toledo on the 11 oclock train. May they have a safe journey. ripped up my gingham dress, made the skirt JUNE, WEDNESDAY 26, 1867. A nice shower this forenoon. It is very dry we need rain. made the waist of my dress Mr Hull and family called off this train called to see Mrs Fawcett she has been very sick Am so tired I hardly know how to move. THURSDAY 27, A little more rain to-day. nice and cool to-night. finished my dress baked all this forenoon Mrs Ryder called. feel better to-night. JUNE, FRIDAY 28, 1867. A pleasant day. cool and nice. Dr. Alfred Scott died this morning. Newton Clara & I went to Princeton called at Uncle Jame's. staid to tea. SATURDAY 29, �Another fine day Do not feel very well tonight. Pa and Jasper gone to Dr. Scott's funereal Am weary and must retire. Good night. JUNE, SUNDAY 30, 1867. A very warm day. Attended S.S. three new Scholars in my Class. Staid to hear Mr Sherk preach. Clara very restless. Jasper met with the children in afternoon to sing I did not go up. Not very well. Very few at Prayer Meeting JULY, MONDAY, 1 Still very warm. washed in the morning. very sick went to bed before dinner Jasper and Jennie went to Princeton. I felt very sick all afternoon & civery. JULY, TUESDAY 2, 1867. Sick in bed most of the day. Mr & Mrs Dr. Davidson called and staid to tea. WEDNESDAY 3, Still sick all day Mrs M c Intyre here in afternoon have not been able to do anything. Very warm weather. JULY, THURSDAY 4, 1867. Sick. Mrs M c Intyre helped Jenny iron. She is very kind. FRIDAY 5, I am better to-day. Weather much cooler. Mrs Bastedo's School Examination. Not able to go JULY, SATURDAY 6, 1867. O what a refreshing rain. How the thirsty earth rejoices. Every thing began to look so parched. I dont feel as well this morning as I expected to Shall be better after a while and then I must do some baking for Sunday Lottie and Mary came. SUNDAY 7, �A lovely day cool and no dust. Very full School Mr & Mrs Landon present after which Mr. L. preached Lottie went home. Mr & Mrs Landon to dinner Mary a great help. Very few at Prayer Meeting JULY, MONDAY 8, 1867. Another nice cool day Mary staid to help to-day. Washing done and cheese room cleaned out. Wrote to Mother, Dora, and Newton Mary went home after tea. have felt very unwell to-day. How frail is human life TUESDAY 9, Rained last night and some this morning. very busy all the forenoon went to Woodstock in afternoon. Had two teeth extracted. feel better for the ride. JULY, WEDNESDAY 10, 1867. Very busy all day baking and ironing transplanted some plants feel rather better to-day. cloudy and some rain THURSDAY 11, Nice cool weather a little shower in afternoon Pa and Jenny went to Princeton to a S.S. Celebration JULY, FRIDAY 12, 1867. Jenny came home this morning. quite cool a fire very comfortable Jenny and I went for Raspberries in afternoon got about 5 qts nice ones feel better for being out SATURDAY 13, A cool fine day. Have felt pretty well. A letter from Granma and Dora they are enjoying themselves. drove to Princeton this Evening. got some bread. Clara not well tonight JULY, SUNDAY 14, 1867. A nice day Interesting Sunday School. Did not stay to the preaching went to sing in afternoon Good prayer meeting MONDAY 15, �Jenny and I washed rained in afternoon refreshing shower. it was much needed. wrote to Mother. JULY, TUESDAY 16, 1867. Such a delightful fresh morning after the rain WEDNESDAY 17, Warmer to-day. Pa went fishing. Jenny and I went for berries. got enough to put up one can. Mother came home Dora staid till Emma comes next month. Feel disapointed in not seeing her. Mr & Mrs Westover to tea. Feel very tired JULY, THURSDAY 18, 1867. Warm. Jenny went to spend the day with Lottie I feel better to-day picked green peas FRIDAY 19, A cool cloudy morning Jenny & I picked berries in afternoon. Newton went with us. JULY, SATURDAY 20, 1867. Cleaned the parlour and put down the Carpet. Newton is going to sleep up-stairs. Jenny went home. Elder Patton came. SUNDAY 21, A very warm day. Jasper, Pa, Mr Nelms and Somers Kipp went to Brantford Newton took Elder Patton home The Brethern have a Quarterly Meeting so Elder Patton's appointment is given up I staid home all day JULY, MONDAY 22, 1867. A heavy rain in afternoon. Mrs Wolverton and Alonzo came over Alonzo went home after tea. TUESDAY 23, �Mrs Wolverton went to Hamilton. Jasper Clara and I went to Elder Patton's for Cherries. Had a pleasant day. Got a fine lot of fruit. Cherries Currants and Gooseberries Very tired when we got home JULY, WEDNESDAY 24, 1867. O such a busy day. putting up fruit. Canning preserving and drying finished the parlour very tired. Mrs Bastedo called this evening. THURSDAY 25, Rainy all day. Pa and Ma went to Mr Radford's JULY, FRIDAY 26, 1867. Cleaning all the forenoon Mrs Wolverton came on the 11 oclock train. Newton came over for her. both here to dinner & tea. Very warm. Jasper and I called at Mr Kipp's in the Evening. SATURDAY 27, A very busy day. cleaning baking &c. Made a pr of pants for Sam. A very busy weary week. JULY, SUNDAY 28, 1867. Sweet day of rest. Good Sunday School. Did not stay to preaching. Jasper went home with Mr Nelms. A nice long afternoon for reading. MONDAY 29, A nice cool day. Made a pr of pants for Jasper and put up some Raspberries. JULY, TUESDAY 30, 1867. Jasper & Mother went to Brantford. Mrs M c Intyre washed for us. I helped her some so very tired at night I could not sleep WEDNESDAY 31, �Weather very pleasant. Mr Perry here to Tea. Jasper away tonight attending a Political Meeting at Princeton. I must retire. AUGUST, THURSDAY 1, 1867. Weather fine. Louisa Parmer came to help us. Canned some peas. Mrs M c Intyre helped me iron. A little rain in the Evening. FRIDAY 2, Weather cool. Very busy all the forenoon. cleaning baking &c. Newton & I went to Mr Vandecar's in afternoon for Cherries. got a pail ful of nice ones. pleasant ride and visit. Expected Emma and Dora tonight. they did not come. It is late. "Go to bed sleepy head." AUGUST, SATURDAY 3, 1867. Warm. finished my mending. Disapointed Emma has not come SUNDAY 4, Weather very warm and very dusty. No preaching Mr Landon sick and could not come. Did not feel we had as good a S.S. as usual. Solon Eakins and his wife called in the evening. AUGUST, MONDAY 5, 1867. Weather extremely hot Mr & Mrs Henderson to dinner. Went to Teacher's Meeting in evening. TUESDAY 6, Very warm. Washed got along very well with it. Mr White and Mr Campbell to stay over night. retired early Emma has not come yet AUGUST, WEDNESDAY 7, 1867. Very warm. A letter from George. Emma is sick. will perhaps come next week. I am getting very anxious to get Dora home this hot weather. I am so fearful she may get sick there. Clara is very well and so very good and happy �THURSDAY 8, Extremely hot weather. drove down to Mr Burns this morning. Newton Clara and I. called at Mr Miller's & Muirs. making a sacque to-day for myself. too warm to work. AUGUST, FRIDAY 9, 1867. A lovely morning. cool delightful air. Sewing all day. made Newton a pr of Pants. Very warm in afternoon. Very tired. SATURDAY 10, A nice morning. cleaning in the morning. Hellen Sco{t}t and Mrs Maria Bastedo came down from Woodstock stopped to dinner. had a pleasant visit. AUGUST, SUNDAY 11, 1867. A pleasant Sabbath day went to S.S. lesson 2 chapter Genesis. Jasper took Mr & Mrs M c Intyre over to the Sprague Settlement to meeting in the afternoon I read a while with Mrs M c Intyre's children while Clara slept. Such a dear quiet day. no Prayer Meeting MONDAY 12, Very warm went for berries gone nearly all day got 8 qts. Nellie Dora and Charley came from Toledo. Dora is very thin and Charley is not well. Emma not able to come. {Dora writing} very mild day {I come} home but it was very dusty nellie come home with me and brought Charlie. AUGUST, TUESDAY 13, 1867. Washing day. Very warm and got very tired. Clara is delighted to have Dora home again. Charley's birthday. WEDNESDAY 14, Weather a little cooler. making a vest for Newton Dr. Henry Scott and Lady called had a nice little visit with them. A lot of company to tea. 6 Kipp's only. had a pleasant visit and some good music AUGUST, THURSDAY 15, 1867. �Warm & pleasant only so very dry. no rain finished Newton's vest Ironed. Lucy & Jenny to tea. FRIDAY 16, Nellie and I went to Woodstock. called at Mr Huggart's. Got home half past two took Clara with us. Saw Dr. Fyfe Thinks he can preach for us in two weeks. Made Mother a bonnet after I came home. AUGUST, SATURDAY 17, 1867. A very busy day. made a bonnet for myself. finished my sack and done several little "odds & ends". Elder Patton came. SUNDAY 18, Very warm and terrible dusty. No rain for four weeks. I came home from Sunday School and brought the children. Lottie Miss Holt and Mr Redpath to dinner. Very windy. fires in woods dangerous. Attended Prayer Meeting AUGUST, MONDAY 19, 1867. A nice cool day. only so dry. everything seems drying up. Washed. Mrs Bastedo and Mrs Kitchen to tea. TUESDAY 20, Made a dress for Clara. Jasper and Nellie went to Uncle Jame's in the Evening. AUGUST, WEDNESDAY 21, 1867. Weather cool. No rain Ironed all the forenoon went up to Mr Kipp's to tea. Jasper, Nellie and I. I do not enjoy these evening visits much. get too tired. THURSDAY 22, Went to Wolverton Jasper, Newton, Nellie myself and the children had a very pleasant day. Alonzo, Dora, and I took tea with Aunt Eliza got home half past 8 very tired. A letter from father. AUGUST, FRIDAY 23, 1867. �Day warm. A little shower in the evening The Huggarts came down in the Evening. David, Lizzie, Sarah, and Jenny Had a pleasant visit Clara not very well. SATURDAY 24, George and Emma came on the Morning train. very unexpectidly. Charley quite delighted to see his Pa and Ma Nellie and Dora went to Mrs Landon's to tea. AUGUST, SUNDAY 25, 1867. Quite cool in the morning but warm during the day All except Mother. Large School 125 present. Nellie and Pa staid to preaching Mary here. Lottie to dinner. Jasper went to sing with the children. Solon Eakins to tea. I did not go to Prayer Meeting. MONDAY 26, Went to the Pine Pond for a day's amusement fishing picking berries &c. George, Emma Nellie Pa, Jasper, Dora Charley and myself. Our enjoyment was suddenly stopped after dinner by fire in the woods started home had to pass through fire and smoke {illegible} several plans till we were nearly suffocated. thankful to escape AUGUST, TUESDAY 27, 1867. Washing day. Very warm Very tired at night. WEDNESDAY 28, Weather pleasant. A fine rain last night and this morning. cleared up before noon. George left on the 11 train. Ironed and baked for the Picnic to morrow. felt ill during this forenoon. better to-night AUGUST, THURSDAY 29, 1867. O such a time to-day. A fine Morning. but just as we had got nicely commenced with the exercises at Picnic it began to rain. Such a rush to the Chapel. A great many people present. A number from a distance. Lunched in Chapel and School House, and got on just as well as we could. FRIDAY 30, �A pleasant day. pretty cool. Nellie left for Toledo. Mending, cleaning &c Jasper attending a Political Meeting to-night. AUGUST, SATURDAY 31, 1867. Cleaned my room fixed Clara's sacque rained all afternoon children very troublesome Mr Wells came A dull tiresome day SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY 1, Very dull and cloudy but no rain. Only two of my class present during School lesson Enoch's translation tried to tell them something about faith. May God give them living Faith. Mr Wells preached. Not many out. SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 2, 1867. A nice cool day. Washing day. TUESDAY 3, Not well. Mother and Emma spent the day at Aunt Maria's. Came home in the rain rained all Evening wrote to Lissa SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY 4, 1867. A nice day. warmer since the rain. Ironed all the forenoon. sewed in the afternoon. Jasper went to Canning to Mill The children less trouble to-day than usually they are. I feel very well to-day. THURSDAY 5, Pa, Ma, Jasper and Emma went to Brantford. Day very warm. I was busy all day sewing, mending and fixing up the children's clothes. children very good. very tired at night. SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY 6, 1867 A little cooler. cut out a black dress for myself got on well with it to-day SATURDAY 7, �Weather cooler. pleasant. finished my dress. Very tired indeed sewing so steady shall have to alter it some looked over my S.S. lesson So ends another week. How fast the days pass away May we be prepared for the Last SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY 8, 1867. A most lovely day. So warm, bright and balmy. very good S.S. 6 of my class present. I feel very much interested in those boys. lesson 6 chapter Genesis Great wickedness prevailed Character of Noah. MONDAY 9, Damp in the morning bright and clear before noon. rain in afternoon Washing day. Went to Teacher's Meeting. Only 6 present no buisiness done. Raining a little. home at 8½ SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY 10, 1867. Cleared up a beautiful day. Mother and Emma went to Beachville. Have been very busy cleaned up the cellar in the forenoon. I fixed my black dress and ironed some in afternoon. WEDNESDAY 11, A very fine day busy all day ironing and cleaning Mother and Emma came home SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY 12, 1867. A lovely day. Emma and I drove to Princeton called at Mrs Landon's took both of the children cut out a vest and got it pretty well along in the afternoon. Mrs Bastedo and Miss Kitchen to tea. FRIDAY 13, Emma Charley and I spent the day at Mr Huggart's Pa and Newton went to Woodstock came to Mr Huggarts to dinner. rained so we could not leave till 4 o'clock nice and clear coming home SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY 14, 1867. �Finished the vest this morning. drove up after Aunt & Lottie after dinner for Covenant Meeting. Had a good meeting. 12 present may it be an earnest of many more such. Elder Patton here. Very cold. SUNDAY 15, A fine day. Large S.S. & Eleven of my class present one new Scholar George Palmer. God grant he may be benefitted. Elder Patton preached. quite a number out. SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 16, 1867. Rained most of the forenoon. Washing day. cut out my print dress attended Teacher's Meeting Jasper and Somers Kipp appointed as delegates to attend the Convention. Quite a number out. A lovely moonlight night. TUESDAY 17, A lovely Morning. Mrs Landon, Uncle & Aunt Eakins spent the day. Very warm. heat oppressive have not felt it warmer all Summer. SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY 18, 1867. Another very warm day. Putting up fruit. Canned Plums & Siberians. made Siberian Marmalade and Tomato Catsup. Very tired cannot seem to get rested sewed a little. THURSDAY 19, Still very warm. Emma and I went to Woodstock. started early. pleasant going up but very warm coming home Mr & Mrs Bigger here to-day sewed a little in this evening called on Mr & Mrs Cameron SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY 20, 1867. Cooler to-day. Pickled onions and Cauliflower to-day very tired again Mr Latchaw to tea and stay over night. a pleasant old Batchulor SATURDAY 21, �A very pleasant day Pa and Ma went to Townsend. Mr Latchaw went away. Emma made Plum Marmalade. a busy day. got very tired. SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY 22, 1867. A beautiful day. full S.S. 12 in my class. feel discouraged mere triffles will draw their attention away from the lesson. The Summer is passed and I see no one benefitted. I have tried to be faithful. O Lord teach them by thy Spirit. MONDAY 23, Quite cool; but very pleasant have been busy about the house. Mary washed. feel so tired. I am not very strong. SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY 24, 1867. A fine day. pretty warm finished my print dress Ironed. WEDNESDAY 25, Another fine day. Pa & Ma came home. Emma and Charley went away on the 11 o'clock train train very late. Have had a very pleasant visit with Emma. Fixed a hat for Mary. SEPTEMBER, THUR DAY 26, 1867. Drumbo Fair. A great many people; lots of stock plenty of dust and very warm. we all went but Granma and Sam. Got very tired and a good deal sun burnt. Got first prize on Tatting. Saw Newty; and a good many old acquaintances. Got home about dark FRIDAY 27, Feel this morning as though I had been to Drumbo Fair yesterday. SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY 28, 1867. Went to a Camp Meeting in Burford. Granpa, Dora, and I. A most lovely day. fine roads. and a beautiful place where we met. took dinner at Mr M c Intosh's an old friend of Granpa's. Saw Mrs Bastedo got home half past seven Mr Cameron here. SUNDAY 29, �Cloudy and cold. Went to S.S. 6 of my class present not so much interest as usual Mr Cameron preached good sermon. Good Prayer Meeting at night. Mr Redpath here. SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 30, 1867. A pleasant day. cool but bright. have taken up all the carpets up stairs cleaned and got them down again. a fine day's work. Mr Redpath staid till after dinner. Wrote to father. Have felt very well to-day. Must retire. OCTOBER, TUESDAY 1, Pa and I went to Brantford. Day very pleasant and roads as fine as can be. Not very tired. I am getting used to going. OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY 2, 1867. Rainy all the forenoon cleared up about noon. Washed. Made up Qr Accounts for Post office Am very tired tonight. THURSDAY 3, Granpa and Dora went to Waterford. started early. Sewing all day very tired. Making a large cloth Sacque for Mother. Weather fine OCTOBER, FRIDAY 4, 1867. Sewing all day. Finished the Sacque and made a skirt for myself. have done two good day's sewing. Granpa and Dora came home. Beautiful weather. SATURDAY 5, Weather chilly & cloudy took up some plants put some up stairs. done some cleaning, and some mending. Late when I got through very tired OCTOBER, SUNDAY 6, 1867. Cold but bright. S.S. pretty full. 7 of my class present. lesson, building of Tower of Babel and confusion of tongues. not as much interested in the lesson as I would like to have been. No Meeting a long afternoon for reading. MONDAY 7, �A beautiful morning so bright and clear. but cold. have decided to go to Toronto tomorrow to attend the S.S. Convention. busy mending, doing housework and choring about generally. Jasper gathering apples. OCTOBER, TUESDAY 8, 1867. A fine day. Jasper & I went to Toronto. train two hours behind time. Got in Toronto about {-} 3 o'clock P.M. went to Knox's Church and then to Mr. Sudborough's I spent the rest of the afternoon there and Jasper came to Tea attended the Evening Meeting. (Good) and then went to our boarding House on Richmond Street. WEDNESDAY 9, Spent an hour going about the City. Attended both morning and afternoon Sessions of the Convention went again in the evening but felt so tired and unwell Jasper came with me to our "home" I went to bed and he went back. OCTOBER, THURSDAY 10, 1867. Out in the Morning looking over Sabbath School Libraries. Attended the Morning Session. went to Bond Street Church in the afternoon A great many children present notwithstanding the rain. Called on Mrs Parson's. Attended the Farewell Meeting of the Convention in the Evening. Very enthusiastic, Great Meeting. FRIDAY 11, Got up early took the train at 6:50 came home. Heman came with me. cleared up nicely. Jasper waited till a noon train. Am glad to be at home again with the children. Pa and Ma have been to the Burford Fair to-day. All are in bed and I must to too. Good Night. OCTOBER, SATURDAY 12, 1867. Cloudy and a little rain towards night. feel as if I ought to do about a week's work to-day. fixed Dora's winter saque and done some mending. Elder Patton came at 11 oclock. Good Covenant Meeting 12 present Mr M c Intyre received by letter. SUNDAY 13, �Cloudy but no rain full S.S. 8 of my Class present. did not feel satisfied with the lesson. Elder Patton preached text "The Rock that is higher than we" a Good many out. Communion. 13 present. felt tired in afternoon and evening. Pa sick. OCTOBER, MONDAY 14, 1867. A bright beautiful morning not very cold. Elder Patton went home. Wrote to Emma. Sewing to-day Made a cap and cape for Dora. Attended Teacher's Meeting. home 10 o'clock. TUESDAY 15, Very warm today. lovely weather. What a marvel of glory is an October forest Washing day. Sewing towards evening. fixed a winter dress for Clara and cut out a dress for Mary. Am very tired and quite worried out. OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY 16, 1867. Do not feel very well this morning: Have taken cold weather dull and chilly Sewing all day on Marys dress nearly finished it THURSDAY 17, Another lovely day as warm as Summer time Mother Clara and I went out in the forenoon Collecting Missionary money. Got Mrs Ryder to promise to collect on her road. Made two calls home before 12. finished Mary's dress in afternoon & fixed one for myself. OCTOBER, FRIDAY 18, 1867. Still such delightful weather. quilted a skirt and made it. done a little mending. fell so very tired all day to-day. SATURDAY 19, Very warm to-day. more like August than Oct. "The weary week is ended" Have worked very hard this week. done up a good deal sewing. Have been busy at odd jobs to-day. Pa and Newton went to Woodstock. Must look over my lesson a little while and then retire. �OCTOBER, SUNDAY 20, 1867. Very foggy in the morning good attendance at S.S. lesson 13 chapter Genesis May God bless the reading of the "Word". Very warm just like Summer time. read some and rested more tis good to have one day in Seven to rest from Labour MONDAY 21, Still this lovely warm weather continues. a little rain in the evening. Pa and Ma away all day I made pants for Sam and done up some mending very tired when night comes Jasper digging potatoes. OCTOBER, TUESDAY 22, 1867. Cooler but very pleasant. Washing day. Sewed till 11 o'clock. not so tired as usual. Dora came home at noon to pick up potatoes for her Pa. "Commercial Bank" failed. WEDNESDAY 23, Much cooler but bright & clear. Ironing day. fixing winter caps for the children. Pa went to Woodstock. Must go to bed. OCTOBER, THURSDAY 24, 1867. Weather fine but cool hard frosts at night. very dry. roads dusty. a beautiful fall. Mary went home. we must do without her for a few weeks. done some mending and cut out four shirts for Jasper. Went to a Social in the evening. pretty cold. met the Huggarts and some other friends. 11 o'clock when we got home. FRIDAY 25, A little warmer. so bright and clear. Cleaning all the forenoon. called on Mrs Beamer a little while in afternoon. We get on very well doing our own work retired early. so tired and sleepy. OCTOBER, SATURDAY 26, 1867. Weather fine. fixed a pr of pantees for Clara baked in the afternoon Mr Ross came on the cars in Mr Cameron's place. SUNDAY 27, �A fine day. full S.S. did not feel satisfied with my lesson. not enough of Jesus in it. O it needed the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Mr Ross gave us a good Sermon subject. "Look to Jesus" Good prayer meeting at night. OCTOBER, MONDAY 28, 1867. rather cloudy and cold washed alone very tired. TUESDAY 29, A fine day. Thrashing. The men to dinner and supper got along very nicely with our work. not very tired. OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY 30, 1867. A lovely day. Mother and Newton out in the forenoon. Tyrllah Redpath came home with them. I went out collecting Missionary money in afternoon done very well. We went up to John Scotts in the evening. Pa went fishing THURSDAY 31, fine in the morning but cloudy and cold the rest of the day. Jasper away making cider. Mother and I called at Uncle Eakin's and Mrs Landon's so very tired at night NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 1, 1867. Cold and very windy like Fall. Made a bed for Tulips. boiling cider. finished a shirt for Jasper. cleaned the kitchen in the evening SATURDAY 2, A fine day. only very windy busy all day washing ironing, cleaning and mending I am glad to morrow is a day of rest. NOVEMBER, SUNDAY 3, 1867. Rainy all day and evening. we need rain very much. S.S. not quite as full as usual but very good. lesson 15 Genesis. subject of my lesson "Justification by faith" 6 of my Class present. all very attentive. May God in His love bless them all. MONDAY 4, �Snowed today. first of the season. soon melted away. Washing day. began a shirt for Jasper went to "Teacher's Meeting" beautiful moon light night 7 present decided to have a new Library as soon as it can be got. NOVEMBER, TUESDAY 5, 1867. bright in the morning but cold & cloudy at times churned and baked a hard day's work. Sat with Mrs M c Intyre a while in the afternoon. Uncle John, Jane, Jake, and Mr Woodly came towards night. WEDNESDAY 6, Cold but not stormy Uncle John and Mr Woodly left for Detroit Pa and Jake went to Woodstock Dora and Jane to School. finished Jaspers shirt and done some mending. Dora and Jane stopped at Mr Beamer's to tea Jake and Sam went for them. NOVEMBER, THURSDAY 7, 1867. Day very fine. Jake and Janey went home. Jasper killed pigs. a busy day for us. Mrs Bastedo and Gussie Hull to tea and stay over night. FRIDAY 8, A lovely day. such delightful weather for this time of year. Ironed in the forenoon fixed Dora's dress skirt in afternoon. baked. churned and, generally very busy, in the evening NOVEMBER, SATURDAY 9, 1867. Another busy day. baked cleaned the lamps. &c went to Covenant Meeting in afternoon Good Meeting Mrs Ryder, Mr Ryder and Miss Kennedy to tea done some mending cleaned the kitchen in evening. Had a long talk with Sam. He seems very serious and quite broken down in his sinful ways seems determined to try and live a different life. SUNDAY 10, A beautiful day. Good Sabbath School. my class very attentive. cannot help but think some of them are anxious to be beinfitted May the Spirit teach them Elder Patton preached at the Chapel in the evening I staid with the children. beautiful moon light night �NOVEMBER, MONDAY 11, 1867. Elder Patton went home Pa and Ma went to Brantford. busy making head Cheese. Mr Clark called. Very tired at night TUESDAY 12, Snowed a little last night very cold to-day. Mrs Bastedo and her School went to Woodstock to get pictures taken. Newton went with one of the teams. late when they got home all very cold. Churned and otherwise very busy to-day. NOVEMBER, WEDNESDAY 13, 1867. Another day is past & gone. Felt ill this forenoon but have washed this afternoon and cleaned the kitchen this evening not so cold as yesterday but freezing to-night Murray Biggar to tea. All are in bed but me and I must hasten there too. THURSDAY 14, Day very cold. made a shirt for Sammy Went to James Kipp's in the evening to tea. Very cold. NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 15, 1867. Ironed all the forenoon sewed in the afternoon SATURDAY 16, finished another shirt for Sammy and done some mending fell very tired and not well to- day The weary week is ended. NOVEMBER, SUNDAY 17, 1867. Very cold when we went to Sunday School. Good School. I came home after School. A quiet afternoon & Evening No Prayer Meeting MONDAY 18, Cold and cloudy Made a shirt for Jasper. Churned. Ma and Newton made the Sour Krout. So very tired in the evening could not even knit. Jasper went up to Edwin Lewis. �NOVEMBER, TUESDAY 19, 1867. A nice bright Morning not quite so cold. Mary came. Made a shirt for Jasper. not very well. Mr Clark to tea and stay over night. Ma, Pa, Jasper and Newton went to hear him sing in the evening WEDNESDAY 20, A beautiful day. much warmer and bright all day. Mr Clark sang some for us this morning he went away before dinner Mary washed I pickled some onions and sewed this afternoon & Evening feel very well tonight NOVEMBER, THURSDAY 21, 1867. Sewed all day very nervous and tired at night. Warm. FRIDAY 22, Sewed today. done some mending and made a pr of pantees for Dora. not so tired as usual. Weather warm and damp. NOVEMBER, SATURDAY 23, 1867. A real Indian Summer day. very foggy but warm Ironed in the forenoon Went collecting Missionary Money in afternoon got nearly $1. Am very tired. My birth-day I am 31. "Thus far the Lord has led me on". SUNDAY 24, Rained in the morning notwithstanding a very good School {almost} up for Meeting an excellent sermon from a Student Mr More. rained in afternoon & evening. Prayer Meeting in the dining room A number out Mr Ryder's came NOVEMBER, MONDAY 25, 1867. Rainy all day. rains tonight. quite warm. The rain is very much needed. Jasper's birth- day. he is 32. I felt quite ill this forenoon have spun enough yarn for Dora a pr of stockings this afternoon & evening. must go to bed. TUESDAY 26, �Feel very well to-day done some mending cut out pants for Newton and Sam and vest for Jasper. NOVEMBER, WEDNESDAY 27, 1867. Weather warm and rainy. Made Newton's Pants. Clara sick. very tired. THURSDAY 28, Weather still warm and damp. Made a vest for Jasper. Mrs Bastedo and Mrs M c Intyre here in the evening. Covering the new Sunday School books. Clara better to-day. NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 29, 1867. Still soft and rainy made a vest for Jasper am very tired sewing such heavy cloth. SATURDAY 30, A real wintery day. cold snow and wind. The first day of winter we have had. made a pr of Pants for Sam. Am so glad to get through with this heavy sewing. very tired. The weary week is ended DECEMBER, SUNDAY 1, 1867. Very cold to-day. A nice full School 4 of my class present. Lesson the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Staid to hear Mr Moshier Mr & Mrs Ryder came home with us to dinner to be at Prayer Meeting at 3 o'clock. good full Meeting. Spent the Evening in reading. MONDAY 2, A very pleasant Winter's day Washed some and mended some and went to Teacher's Meeting in the Evening. 7 Teachers present A pleasant Social Evening. DECEMBER, TUESDAY 3, 1867. Day pleasant but pretty cold. Mr Ellison & son to dinner and tea Quilted a skirt for Dora had some music in the evening. WEDNESDAY 4, �Made Dora's skirt and cut out a heavy School Sack for her. DECEMBER, THURSDAY 5, 1867. Made Dora's Sacque it fits well and will be very warm. Pa and Ma went to the funereal a poor idiot boy who was killed on the R.R. FRIDAY 6, Not very cold during the day. but a great wind and cold in the evening Jasper and I spent the Evening at Wm. Kipp's. an uncomfortable ride home. Finished spining to-day began Clara's dress. DECEMBER, SATURDAY 7, 1867. Very cold and exceedingly stormy before night. Gussie here. Elder Patton came. went to Covenant Meeting. snow & wind in plenty. finished Clara's dress. fixed my merino my bonnet, and made Clara a pr of red flannel pantees after I came home a busy day indeed. SUNDAY 8, Very cold. Not so many as usual at School A very cold strong wind Dora not well. Elder Patton preached. I read for the children in the afternoon and did not go to Prayer Meeting. DECEMBER, MONDAY 9, 1867. Pretty cold. Washing day done some mending and lined Mary's sacque Mr & Mrs Parson's spent the evening with us. pleasant people. Clara was almost crazy about the baby. TUESDAY 10, Day fine. Mary went home in the afternoon to stay a week. DECEMBER, WEDNESDAY 11, 1867. Weather moderate and pleasant. made a flannel for Dora. THURSDAY 12, �Such a change in the weather. so very, very, cold to-day can hardly keep fire enough to be comfortable making flannels for Dora she is staying from School this week is not very well. cleaned the stove for my room and had it put up. DECEMBER, FRIDAY 13, 1867. Very cold. began an apron for Dora twisted some yarn. do not get much sewing done now Mary is away. Wrote to Lissa SATURDAY 14, Still very cold. finished twisting the yarn. Very tired DECEMBER, SUNDAY 15, 1867. Weather more moderate went to S.S. with the large sleigh. Good School my class full. Mr Ploughman preached. Mr Parson's came home with us to dinner & staid till after Prayer Meeting. MONDAY 16, A very pleasant day not very cold. bright and clear. Made an apron for Dora. Herkimer here in the Evening to practise music for the School Exhibition DECEMBER TUESDAY 17, 1867. Not very cold but misty and chilly all day Went to Woodstock. Pa Jasper Dora and I went with the sleigh had a comfortable ride. took dinner at Mrs Cameron's. WEDNESDAY 18,. A pleasant day but growing colder. Pa and Ma went out in the afternoon. Martha and William Bigger came they had been attending Murray's Wedding he was married this morning. they staid to tea. Jessie M c Kay came home with Dora DECEMBER, THURSDAY 19, 1867. A bright morning but very cold. Washed a little and cleaned a little sewed some. Mary came in the afternoon. FRIDAY 20, �A damp chilly day fixed my Wincey dress and began a dress for Dora. The Miller boys out in the evening to practise. Jessie here all night. DECEMBER, SATURDAY 21, 1867. Finished Dora's dress all but trimming. Cold and stormy. rain in the evening. Mr & Mrs Cameron came down with Newton from Woodstock SUNDAY 22, Sleighing nearly gone pretty good School. Lesson The Trial of Abraham's faith Pa sick. Mr Cameron addressed the School and preached after. He also preached a short sermon in the afternoon instead of Prayer Meeting DECEMBER, MONDAY 23, 1867. Very cold and stormy all day. Mr & Mrs. C. went away. Ma & Jasper attended Mrs Bastedo's School Examination in the afternoon. Lissa and Heman came. Finished Dora's dress. A very busy day. TUESDAY 24, Warmer to-day. Lissa & Heman went away after dinner. We all attended a Day School Social at the Cooley Pond School House took the Melodeon and made music for them Did not enjoy the evening very much. home at ten DECEMBER, WEDNESDAY 25, 1867. Christmas day. at home quietly all day. expected Company to dinner at 5 oclock got our dinner ready but our Company did not come. Rained hard all the evening. Mrs M c Intyre & children came in the evening the children had a play. THURSDAY 26, A most lovely day. bright, and clear as a bell made me feel very cheerful have been sewing some and ironed some Clara not well. Dr. Benham called in the evening and left some medicine for both of them Jasper up to D. Beamer's in the evening. DECEMBER, FRIDAY 27, 1867. �Rainy Morning. The rain will be a real god send to many water is so scarce people have to draw for miles in some places Making a night dress for my self. Clara not well and quite fretful. SATURDAY 28, Cold. Finished my night dress and some odd jobs DECEMBER, SUNDAY 29, 1867. Very cold indeed. went to S.S. with the waggon. 69 present 4 of my class present a good School. Prayer Meeting in the dining room in the evening. a good quiet little Meeting had a talk with Sammy in the evening about seeking a new heart he seems seriously inclined. MONDAY 30, Still very cold. Lissa and Heman came Lissa staid and went to Ingersol on the cars. began a pr of mittens for Sammy. DECEMBER, TUESDAY 31, 1867. Not so cold very bright and pleasant. finished Sammy's Mittens. New Years Eve. Jasper hurt his eye to-day. The last day of the old year. Farewell to 1867 and Farewell to this Journal. May the next year record more good deeds and more groth in grace. MEMORANDA "Your own comfort as a Christian must droop and die, your hopes become faint and darkened, your faith weak and unproductive, and your love to the souls of men will wax cold indeed unless you keep your heart warm at the throne of grace." S. S. Convention. Toronto Oct 9th 1867 Secretary's Report. progress of Sunday School instruction in the world. France, England, U.S. 10000 Conversions in Ohio 1236 Schools reported in Canada. Mr Muir. Montreal Why is not this Canada S.S. Union noticed in the report." MEMORANDA �discussions for, & against missionary work being connected with this Association. "Rest for the weary" Singing Lesson. Pro {Professor} Seger Report Prize essay committee. First Prize Rev. Mr Urich 2nd "Shall we gather at the River" Reports of County Delegates. Afternoon.. Report of the missionary Mr Well's gave a lesson on black board. 1 Hour. Professor Seger gave a singging lesson. ½ hour. "There are no tears in Heaven" Dr. Ormiston on Question 11. "The Aim of S.S. Teaching MEMORANDA Not teach to read Not made the S.S. a Singing. S. The great aim. commission who should Teach? Only Christians. What to teach. God's Word Discussion Mr Coke. Bring the little children to Christ just now. Never teach a lesson without Christ in it (Elm St. M.C. Ormiston Wells) (Richmond St. M.C. Welles) (Bond St. Langfort. Wells.) Thursday Morning Business Committee Reports &c till 10¼. Mr Wells Model Teacher's class. Cultivate a real missionary spirit among the children. MEMORANDA Hadkins. Toronto. Bible references. Paxton. - Dont preach to your class. Denton. London - best Commtry on Pentatench. Pauls letters. Rev. D Waters. St Marys. - Be thorough. Miss M c Pherson, London. England A lady.- Close with Jesus much upon our knees. Hon. Flint - Get the confidence of your class. look to your class for help.Teachers Meetings Rev. A. Taylor. The most genial person any you to conduct T.M. MEMORANDA. �furnish the whole Bible 17 1st {Samuel.} when when what who what why - " " when, where, who, what, why, 1063 BC.) s o'cks) David Joseph Saul) Sryle.C. Daid {not is sg}) (Phl 4.3 Mr W. J. M c Calla. - The teacher in his Class - Heart preparation all necessy at a throne of grace. Be punctual. Meet class pleasantly win their love. - A distinct aim. - let that be to lead them to Christ. Perfect order - Dont do all the talking yourself. Pointed application. dont leave it till the last. MEMORANDA. What is the practical thought for our harts in the lesson? O have christ in it. a loving, living Saviour. Illustration. - follow your teaching up during the week - Get them to come to your home. - Class prayer Meetings. Watch for souls - all the time. Faith in God. Expect results now. Discussion. Kufer, Brantford. - Christ in the lesson. Labour for the immediate conversion of your children MEMORANDA. Mcguin, Glen allan. Christ first in our own hearts. Paxton. - Notice your children out side school. visit them in sickness. O be in earnest in your class. - How can Teachers get time for all this preparation. - Read your S.S. lesson for your Bible reading during the week. - Personal responsibility-. - do we feel it. Is my whole dear class for Jesus. - MEMORANDA. Mr Wade Gilt. - Are you a good boy Wilker. Toronto. - Invite your classes to your own home & give them a little treat - Rev. Strath. Ingersol. "Simon lovest those ms "Feed my Lambs" - Rev. J. Wood. Brantford. - What has been your own experience in Tea Rev. Trumbill Clay. Connecticutt Short & very good. - �Finances Amt raised $800 nearly - Mr Hartford Toronto. - Infant Class Teaching. Miss M c Pherson. on Infant Classes. Care for the friendless outcasts. MEMORANDA. How can we retain boys from 15 to 20 in our Schools. Pierson. Montreal Paxon, Van Buren. Chicago Sing Battling for the Lord. Rise & progress of S.S. Rev H. C. Trimboll - Connecticutt Abraham taught the first S.S. (Speech too long) Adult Old Knox church Intermedial. Town Hall. {a lot of scribble marks on the page} CASH ACCOUNT. JANUARY. Received. Paid. Jan 3 Balance on Skirt 0.50 Braid 1/6 0.18 Figs 5 0.05 Jan 7 2 yds ribbon 2/- 0.50 Jan 10 Missionary 0.75 Jan 12 Mending Pin 1/- 0.13 Jan 21 Cluny Lace 0.20 Jan 31 Cotton 8/- 1.00 $3.31 CASH ACCOUNT. FEBRUARY. Received. Paid. Comb 1/- 0.13 22 Postage 0.05 Cotton 2.00 $2.18 CASH ACCOUNT. MARCH. Received. Paid. 5 Books 0.67 Cotton 6/- 0.75 �22 2 yds Cotton 2/- 0.50 26 Apron 3/- 0.38 28 Apron 3/- 0.75 $3.05 Jan 3.31 Feb 2.18 $8.56 CASH ACCOUNT. APRIL Received. Paid. Forward 8.56 3 Elastic 0.16 Skirt protector 0.75 Seeds. Less 0.40 1.60 Cotton for Dora 1.50 24 Gody's Book 0.25 $12.82 .40 12.42 CASH ACCOUNT. MAY. Received. Paid. 12.42 May Gloves Dora 0.25 Corsets 1.10 Hats done over 0.75 Ribbon 2/- 0.25 Shoes 0.90 28 Postage 0.15 30 Gloves 0.82 dresses for Dora 3.00 Shoes 13/- 1.63 Hose 0.67 Hat trimmed 0.50 Muslin 0.56 Brilliant 1.00 Velvet 0.70 Sacque 1.00 Buttons 0.63 Braid 0.20 Deleine 0.38 Book 0.25 Silk 1.20 Hair cut 0.18 Sold Stockings 0.30 28.89 0.30 28.59 �CASH ACCOUNT. JUNE. Received. Paid. Forwarded 28.09 Hanks for Dora 0.22 Neck ties 0.30 Cluny Lace 0.25 Shoes 1.00 Hose 0.59 Soap 1/- Cologne 0.38 29.83 CASH ACCOUNT. JULY. Received. Paid. 29.83 9 Gloves 3/6 .44 Hanks .25 Bill at Giles 2.63 33.15 CASH ACCOUNT. AUGUST. Received. Paid. 33.15 16 Boots 2.25 Slippers Clara 0.50 Hat Clara 2.13 Silk V ribbon 0.81 Lunch 0.20 Toll 0.08 22 Trade at Wolverton 0.40 $39.52 CASH ACCOUNT. SEPTEMBER. Received. Paid. 39.52 Black dress 2.50 Print dress 1.80 Hat 1.50 Ornament .10 Elastic .15 lunch .15 Cauliflower .20 Reticule repaired .20 Hoops Dora .38 Hoops .50 49.00 �CASH ACCOUNT. OCTOBER. Received. Paid. Forward 49.00 1 Gloves 1.15 Dress for Clara 1.13 Shoes for Clara 1.13 Astracan 1.60 Veil .44 Veil .80 Merino .87 Drab cloth .17 Yarn .24 Nansook 1.20 Embroidery .30 Silk . 9 Music .30 Rec from P.O. 1.47 Prize on tatting 0.75 Balmoral 1.50 10 Basket .70 Fare Toronto 2.35 Expenses 1.77 19 Gift 2.50 4.72 64.74 60.02 CASH ACCOUNT. NOVEMBER. Received. Paid. 60.02 2 yds Flannel 4/- 1.00 Wincey Shirts 18/- 2.25 Cotton Shirts 12/- 1.50 Flannel Skirt 1.25 Muslin Flannel .53 Apron for Dora 0.18 66.73 CASH ACCOUNT. DECEMBER. Received. Paid. 66.73 Elastic 0.25 Yarn .21 toys .38 buttons .20 Ribbon .38 Ring 2.00 $70.15 �Oct. 13, 1870. Galt S.S. Convention Intermediate Classes. Mr Morse. Teacher. 23 PS. all read. Sing. "Jesus Lover of my Soul" Prayer - Topics - The duties and responsibilities of S.S. Y. not to end with the School Session Sing "Battling for the Lord" Open for discussion by Teachers. One -. T. I belive I have lost much by not visiting my S. out of School. {Margin} Mr Briggs One - One of my little boys always punctual. fell ill - visited him - Willie, how do you feel. O S have thought of lots learned at S. I am happy going to Sister May in Heaven my Teacher taught me about Jesus. Mother I soon will be with Jesus Dont cry for me. Minsters pray for the S.S. children Mr Flint. - when I was a Teacher 42 year ago in Bellville. I went to every house throughout the Town I talked with the parents & children about going to S.S. I found 110 C who did not go to SS next Sabbath we had an increase of 60 new Schollars next S 22 more of them outside labours another. Be kind to the children out of School. get their hearts by speaking to them any time you meet them. Wilker. Toronto. - we opened a meeting in one of the worst streets. how to interest them they put out lights turned on benches and all sorts. We pray to {---}. for a {Harmonious song}. got pictures & illustrated lessons. got them interested. the Meeting has been so successful that now we have a little Missionary church & Missionary. Have a prayer meeting once a week to pray for our boys and girls. & so bring them to Jesus. Coming together on S. and nothing else is but a small part of earnest Sabbath School work. Labour on. pray on. cheer the {illegible} encourage the discouraged. - one building one person burning. Who can save him how. One tried to courage fail. cheer him was shouted. it gave him courage We saved the man from burning. so cheer one another on in the way. - {Margin} one. I got a class. from some boys bathing on Sunday. Boys do you want a story. O yes I told them about Daniel One said wasent that Dan who worked on the canal two or three years ago. no no said another he got drink as a faith. that was all they knew about the Scriptures. Yet such ones can be reached gather in the children. Dr J Helmore Leckfort. I am going to tell about my own S.S. I am a Pres on a week of prayer. We tried to get out the boys & girls talked with them & we had a glorious revival. In March I asked all who loved Jesus to stand up. All but 7 rose. It was personal �conversation I beleive that led to this result pray for them and with them pray for your children One. A great responsibility rests on us as teachers. They are precious Jewels entrusted to our care. Only a little time remains for us to teach them. teach them the great truth - "God so loved the world &c It must be individual souls Go from the closet to the Class One Nearly all our good children sicken & die in childhood. An error in S.S. Y. & our books. Conversion should fit them for active christian work. - rather teach practical working. have much good people here &c One. Want of interest of parents a great drawback to teaching. Must convert parents first. I think that beyond the province of Teachers. Mr Taylor - about the little man who climbed up in a tree. Who was it? What place did Jesus pass through? What did he want? Why coulden he see Jesus When did he go Did Jesus notice him? What did he say to him?Jesus went home with him and after dinner Jesus said such beautful words to him What was it? Remember 10 things. 1 Zachus in the tree 2 Saviour spk 3 home 4 heart Jesus impressed 5 guest. of Zacheus 6 guide He wanted a 7 Salvation 8. Seek. lost & save 9 (cleaned) Make the Sinner whole 10 Cleanse & save me "As to Zacheus in the tree So my Saviour speak to me In my home and heart abide Be my constant guest & guide" Thy salvation let me boast �Then dost seek & save the lost Thou canst make the sinner whole Jesus cleanse & save my soul. childrens Meeting Dr Helmore . Lukport. 15 minutes. "As Moses lifted up &c Music "Water of life &c" Rev. Mr Ross. Toronto Seek ---- or something Father Parson Missouri 30 minutes My first day in Sunday School {Enclosed in a box} June 22nd 1867 {scribbles} Aunt Sara is {illegible} For more information on Roseltha Goble, 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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Assizes.- Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Upper Canada, between Hi'ary and Easter Terms, and between Trinity and Michaelmas Terms, except the County of York and the City of Toronto, where there are held three in each year commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January, the Second Monday in April, and the Second Monday in October in each year. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August {Line] �Bank Holidays Ontario.- New Year's Day; Ash Wednesday; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Queen's Birthday; Christmas Day. Quebec.- New Year's Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christil St. Peter's St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day; also, any day appointed by Proclaimation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. {Printed pages} Eclipses in 1868. There will be only Two Eclipses this year. both being of the Sun, and neither of them visible in Canada. The first will be annular, on the 23rd of February, visible in South America, Africa and Southern Europe. The other will be total, August 18th, visible in Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, and Australia. Venus will be brightest June 9th, and again August 21st. Morning Stars.- Venus after July 16; Mars from Jan. 2 to Nov. 13; Jupiter from March 10 to July 4; Saturn, until Feb 24. and after Nov 29. Evening Stars.-- Venus, until July 16; Mars, until Jan 2. and after Nov. 13; Jupiter, until March 10, and after July 4; Saturn, from February 24 to November 29. There will be a transit of Mercury over the Sun's disc on the 5th of Nov., invisible in Canada. {Line} List of Sundays in 1868. January, ........ 5 - 12 - 19 - 26 February, ....... 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 March, .......... 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 April, ........... 5 - 12 - 19 - 26 May, ......... 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 - 31 June, ............ 7 - 14 - 21 - 28 July, ............. 5 -12 - 19 - 26 August, .......... 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30 September, ......... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 �October ......... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25 November, ......... 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 December, ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27 {Next six pages are printed charts of the moon's phases each month of the year} January Wednesday, 1 1868 not very cold. Snowing. not enough for sleighing at home all day. a quiet happy day, very like other days. Mrs McIntyre to dinner made out P.O Accounts. Thursday, 2 a pleasant day. Mother and I called to see Mrs. Smith in the afternoon. am glad we went wish we had called before. not much sleighing. Friday, 3 Jasper and Mother went to Richmond. gone all day I have been busy, wrote to Lissa and copied a peice of music for her Company in the evening January Saturday, 4 1868 A considerable fall of snow. Not very cold Went to Covenant Meeting. Not well. Sunday, 5 A nice winter's day Good sleighing. A full Sunday School. 6 of my Class present. Elder Patton preached morning and evening No prayer meeting {written vertically along the margin} Wrote to Emma Monday, 6 A beautiful winter's day a lovely moonlight night feel very well. Dora went to School. Jasper out with Elder Patton visiting January Tuesday, 7 1868 Quilting to day. a nice day. �Went up to Mr Kipp's in the Evening practising missionary music Wednesday, 8 Another fine day. finished another Comforter went missionary collecting in the afternoon got 88 cts. Jasper up to Mr Kipp's in the evening Thursday, 9 The weather is much colder snowing and freesing hard. made an article of small clothing to-day. Dora at School. January Friday, 10 1898 Very cold to-day but clear. Wrote to Father. Stormy towards night Mr Campbell came on the train. Went to Tempurance Meeting so cold but few out Saturday, 11 Pleasant but cold. Jasper and Dora went over to Mr Radford's sewing. got a comforter ready to quilt. Sunday, 12 Cold but pleasant not so many at S.S. as usual. only two of my Class present. Prayer Meeting this afternoon. January Monday, 13 1868 Very cold but clear. Quilted a comforter Jasper went to Princeton and up to Mr Kipp's in the evening. Mary sick today. Tuesday, 14 Still very cold. Pa and Jasper went to Woodstock. We quilted another comforter. Am trying to get as much sewing as possible done this winter Wednesday, 15 A fine winter's day Washing &c. feel very well. January Thursday, 16 1868 Pa and Jasper went to Brantford. colder than yesterday have not felt very well to-day. Sewing &c. �Friday, 17 A mild pleasant day. cleaning up my room. Spent the evening with Mrs. D. Beamer. Saturday 18 Cold and some snow. It snows just enough each day to keep the sleighing good. Very busy all day. Mr. Perren came down in the Evening. January Sunday. 19 1868 A delightful Sabbath. weather fine. sleighing good. both S.S. and preaching well attended. Mr. Perren gave the children an address and afterward preached Truly the Lord hath blessed us. Monday, 20 A fine day. not very cold Missionary Meeting in the evening. a success. Good speaking, Good music, and house filled. Mr Henderson and Stuart here over night. Collection $6.04 altogether $25.54 Tuesday, 21 A pleasant day. Mr. Stewart and Henderson left. Mrs. Chatfield came Pa and Ma away all day do not feel very well January Wednesday, 22 1868 Very cold Jasper, Clara and I went to Wolverton cold ride. Good sleighing found all well. home soon after dark very tired. Minni Rounds married this evening. Tuesday, 23 Rain and wind and chilliness prevail to-day feel tired and dull Brethern Missionary Meeting tonight I did not go. Mrs Bastedo over night Wednesday, 24 Colder this morning and snowing some. A donation party for Elder Patton today. 21 left here this morning to go over. Pa, Ma, Jasper and Dora gone. hope they may have a pleasant day. �January Saturday, 25 1868 Cold and some snow 13 of the donation party stopped last night to tea. 20 in all for tea. Pa and Ma away to-day. Mary gone home. So I was very busy about the house Sunday, 26 Very cold and stormy attended S.S. and preaching. 3 of my class present. very good lesson at home afternoon and evening. Monday, 27 Cold but pleasant. feel very well Sewing & working about the house washing day. January Tuesday, 28 1868 Very cold in the morning, but fine the after part of the day Jasper and Newton went to Brantford. Sewing Wednesday, 23 Cold. Peiced a quilt and got it ready for Quilting. a fine day Thursday, 30 Very cold. Quilting all day. Miss Ward called January Friday, 31 1868 A beautiful day a little snow storm towards night but a lovely evening Mr Perren lectured on Temperance February Saturday 1 Mr Perren here till towards night. Elder Patton came Went to Covenant Meeting Good Meeting. Sewing in the evening. Lizzie Radford here. A busy day. Sunday, 2 A fine day but cold. attended S.S. Elder Patton preached Morning and Evening. good attendance very cold at night. �February Monday, 3 1868 A bitter cold day, Pa and Elder Patton out visiting. Mr Bigger's people over to dinner & tea. Murray & wife. Martha, Emily, and William Tuesday, 4 Weather moderated a lovely moonlight evening. feel tired to night bound my quilt. Mr McDermot to dinner. Newton not well Wednesday, 5 A beautiful day we quilted a worsted quilt today. February Thursday, 6 1868 Pa and Ma went to Beachville. A very stormy day. Jasper working in the shop. I have been sewing very buisily. Friday, 7 A fine day again pretty cold but very pleasant. I am not well have taken cold in my face. Tooth ache and head ache, sewed some. Saturday, 8 A fine morning but very stormy tonight. Jasper went to Woodstock this afternoon has not yet returned. Tis almost 9 o'clock the children both asleep "I wish he would come." February Sunday, 9 1868 Very stormy. quite a deep snow fell last night. rained when we went to S.S. only one of my Class present. I am sick Monday, 10 Very cold. quilting to-day. Dora at home. the children very noisy. am so tired and nervous. Tuesday, 11 Still very cold. Dora went to School. Mrs. Landon and a Mrs. Beamer spent the day with us pleasant visit. �February Wednesday, 12 1868 Day mild and pleasant. Pa Ma and Jasper went over to the Sprague settlement to a Missionary Meeting I have been very busy and very tired. Thursday, 13 A nice morning. Our folks came home last night about 1 o'clock. Aunt Maria came with them We did not any of us get much sleep during the night Aunt went home in the evening Friday 14 Sewing all day February Saturday, 15 1868 Sewing. Finished an apron for Clara done some mending & began a rug. Mr. Bolton came by train. Sunday, 16 A most beautiful day. School not very full. Mr. Bolton preached. Uncle Eakins and Jenny Idersen to tea. Ma, Jasper & Mrs. Bastedo went to Woodstock to Church in the evening. Monday, 17 Snowing. windy and cold in the evening. busy doing odd jobs worked at rug. very tired at night. February Tuesday, 18 1868 A fine day but cold finished the rug. Mr & Mrs. Ellison to dinner. Mr & Mrs. Bates & Mr. & Mrs. Burtch to tea and spend the eving. A very pleasant company. Wednesday, 19 A beautiful day thawing a little. fine sleighing all the time. have been sewing all day am tired to night. Thursday, 20 A beautiful warm day Thawing rapidly. Jasper and Mother went to Woodstock Mr and Mrs Wm Idersee & Solon and wife & baby spent the evening here. Ten oclock they are just gone and we must retire. am very well to-day �February Friday, 21 1868 Making a fine shirt. sewing all day. Saturday, 22 Sewing all day, did not quite finish the shirt Mary went home Wellington Gould & wife came in the evening staid over night. Very cold Sunday, 23 Cold. attended S.S. and prayer Meeting in the afternoon. Baby {illegible} Emma born at night. February Monday, 24 1868 A great storm snow . wind & cold. Tuesday, 25 Still storming. Wednesday, 26 {No Entry} February Thursday, 27 1868 Mrs. Huggard came up to see me. feel comfortable Friday, 28 Miss Ward came up to see me. Am tired lying in bed. Saturday, 29 All went to Covenant Meeting. Dora staid with me she is quite a little nurse. Mrs. Bastedo came to see me & in the evening Miss Huggard came up March Sunday, 1 1868 Dora staid with me to-day. sat up a little while. Elder Patton came up in the evening. �Monday, 2 Very stormy again. Tuesday, 3 Dr Benham & Miss Kipp Married to-day Elder Patton staid {here} Sunday went home this evening March Wednesday, 4 1868 Went down stairs feel pretty well. baby very good. very tired Thursday, 5 Weather Moderated Friday, 6 Rained all last night and all day. Dora sick a very bad cough. fever March Saturday, 7 1868. Still raining. Mr Calder came in this evening. Dora better. Saturday, 8 Mr Calder here kept Dora and Clara home. niether of them very well Jasper & Pa went to Woodstock after Prayer meetg took Mr C. and staid to Church. Monday, 9 Not cold. feel stronger to-day. March Tuesday, 10 1868 {No Entry} Wednesday, 11 Wrote to Lissa. Jasper wrote to Heman. Mrs. Miller spent the day with us. Thursday, 12 Stormy. �March Friday, 13 1868 Sewed a little to-day my eyes are not very strong. baby fretful Clara not well. rain Saturday, 14 Rain all day. Mr Sherman came by train. Alonzo came in the evening. Am very tired. Sunday, 15 I did not go out, except for a little ride after they came home from Church. Newty came over. Alonzo did not go to Meeting. Clara very sick at night. March Monday 16 1868 Rainy again Sewed a little Clara seems a little better. Tuesday, 17 A letter from Nellie Emma has a little son Wrote to Nellie. Jasper went to Woodstock to-day Sewed a little. Emma very good. Clara sick. Wednesday, 18 Cold. Sewed some {Ga}s and head ache. March Thursday, 19 1868 Cold. Mrs Wm Kipps and Millie spent the day with us. Somers came in the evening pleasant visit. baby Emma fretful. Friday, 20 Cold still. Mary gone home for a few weeks. Saturday, 21 Very cold. have been busy all day. feel stronger. March Sunday, 22 1868 No Sabbath School The Brethern Quarterly Meeting. beautiful day walked out some. �Monday, 23 Nice day. washed some. Tuesday, 24 {No Entry} March Wednesday, 25 1868 Cold. Thursday, 26 Washed to-day. very tired. Cold. Friday, 27 {No Entry} March Saturday, 28 1868 Very busy all day Elder Patton came Covenant Meeting I did not go. Aunt came down. So tired I could not sleep at night. Sunday, 29. Went to S.S. glad to meet my Class. 6 present baby very fretful all day. feel very tired and unwell. Monday, 30 Day fine. Willie Lewis and the Misses Merihew spent this afternoon Elder Patton to tea March Tuesday, 31 1868 Weather fine Heman and Lissa came April Wednesday 1 Heman & Lissa went up to Woodstock after tea. Thursday, 2 Very cold snowing baby fretful. Pa and Jasper went to Brantford. Jasper sick when he came home. �April Friday, 3 1868 Cold. Several little snow storms. Mr & Mrs Nelsons to dinnr Saturday, 4 Cold. Mrs Bastedoe's Arbitration several people to dinner Sunday, 5 Cold and stormy I did not go out Teressa's baby died April MONDAY, 6 1868. busy at home baking and taking care of baby. TUESDAY, 7 The funereal of Teressa's baby. Jasper, Mother and Dora went Mr Huggard, Jenny and Sarah called Cold. WEDNESDAY, 8 Very cold blowing & snowing, more like Dec than April. baby very fretful. April Thursday 9, 1868 Washed some very cold Walter came Friday 10 No school. Good Friday washed again a little. Am not strong enough to do a great deal Saturday, 11 Fine in the morning but very stormy all the afternoon snowing, blowing and some rain. Rev Mr Jackson came to stay over Sunday. Sammy gone home. felt sorry to have him leave, he is so weak & easily led into sin. April Sunday, 12 1868 Did not go to S.S got Mr Jackson to take my class. No Students came so Mr Jackson preached Good sermon. I walked up {Mr} Hersey & Jenny up in the afternoon �Monday, 13 A fine day. Mr Jackson left this morning. Mary came Tuesday, 14 Rainy April Wednesday, 15 1868 like Spring this morning not well pain in my teeth and face got cold yesterday Some rain. Thursday, 16 Very windy all day blew part of the roof off the barn. Not well face swollen and painful. Sewing Friday, 17 Still windy. Dora {writing} It is a very windy Day we are house cleaning I am sick April Saturday, 18 1868 Day fine. h Sunday, 19 Attended S.S. large School lesson Good Monday, 20 {No Entry} April Tuesday, 21 1868 Took the Carpet up in my room. Wednesday, 22 House cleaning finished my room Clara sick Thursday, 23 Clara sick �April Friday, 24 1868 Clara sick had the Dr to see her. Scarletina Cleaning house just as we can a little at a time. Saturday, 25 Have finished all the rooms up stairs. day fine. Covenant Meeting. Elder Patton came I walked home from Meeting Sunday, 26 Clara better. I went to S.S. and staid the the sermon was finished. & walked home. Very tired Annual Meeting of S.S. Old officers reelected. April Monday, 27 1868 fine day. weather continuing cold & dry Mary house cleaning I do not feel well. Tuesday, 28 Day pleasant. Mr Young to tea Miss Merihew called sewing some to-day Wednesday, 20 Rain all day Sewing. April Thursday, 30 1868 Making over my cloth dress. Millie and Miss Merihew came in this afternoon. Millie staid and Somers came in the evening for her May Friday, 1 Sewing all day. finished my dress & sacque no rain in the evening Saturday, 2 Very busy all the morning called in the afternoon at Mrs Merihew's, Mrs Beamer's & Mrs Lucas's cold and cloudy. Wrote to Emma �May Sunday, 3 1868 Cloudy morning but cleared up fine Attended S.S. Teachers appointed. Some trouble. I have my class of boys again. Am glad. Monday, 4 A beautiful day warm and bright Took Emma out for the first time Gramma and I went up to see Theresa. Tuesday, 5 A very warm day the heat uncomfortable washing, starching & ironing all day. Very tired at night Jasper went to Paris May Wednesday, 6 1868 A change in temperature quite cool again. Ironed all the morning cleaned the parlor in the afternoon. Newty to tea. Thursday, 7 Real cold almost like winter again finished the parlor it looks nice & clean expected Lutie. she did not come. disapointed Friday, 8 A little warmer. worked in garden some Lizzie Radford here. Clara taken sick in afternoon. May Saturday, 9 1868 Clara very sick all day. Sent for the Dr at night. he was not at home. A Student came. Mr McEwen Sunday, 10 I did not go out at all. Clara too sick Dr came. Monday, 11 Clara still seems very sick. Miss Merihew called �May Tuesday, 12 1868 Pa and Ma went to Brantford. day pleasant. Lutie came on the Morning train Clara some better nice presents for the children from Toledo. Wednesday, 13 Rain without ceasing all day. cold and very gloomy. Clara not improving much. Thursday, 14 Rain till towards evening the sun came out A few friends in in the evening to meet Lutie. Pleasant evening. Music & conversation. May Friday, 15 1868 Stilly rainy. Lutie went on the early train she is a fine girl have had a pleasant visit with her. Clara worse at night Saturday, 16 Rain & clouds all day. Clara better. Dr came. I have done no work this week. Sunday, 17 Still cloudy & a little rain. Went to S.S. good attendance Prayer Meeting in afternoon May Monday, 18 1868 Sewing Tuesday, 19 done no sewing to-day Ironing &c Wednesday, 20 Sewing all day. fixed a dress for Clara �May Thursday, 21 1868 Sewing all day Fixed over Mother's black silk. Friday, 22 {No Entry} Saturday, 23 Covenant Meeting I did not go. Elder Patton and Wallace here. May Sunday, 24 1868 Very warm. Went to Sunday School. came home and took baby up to the Preaching. Clara not so well. a good congregation Monday, 25 Queen's birth day celebrated to-day. A lot of children here all the morning. ball playing &c. went for a ride in the afternoon. Wallace staid till evening. called at Mrs Landon's & Dr Benham's Tuesday, 26 A busy day. Very warm. Sewing. Not very well Clara not well. She does not gain very fast May Wednesday, 27 1868 Our Great Recognition Meeting day. 14 to dinner & nearly as many to tea. I went to the Meeting took baby. Very warm. & very tiresome. Very Good Meeting Thursday, 28 Baby not well this morning. Out too much yesterday. Wrote to Lutie Friday, 29 Sewing to-day. making a dress and sacque for Mother Weather very rainy �May Saturday, 30 1868 Coloured a dress for myself. got a nice brown. Still rainy. starched & Ironed. very busy all day. The weary week is ended Sunday, 31 Cold & cloudy. Went to Sunday School. full school. Good lesson. May good seed have been sown. Good Prayer Meeting. May Zion be prospered. June Monday, 1 Some rain. cleared up in afternoon. Cut out my brown dress. Mary gone. we are going to do alone a while. Called at Mr Burns in Evening. Letter from Lutie June Tuesday, 2 1868 A fine day. A letter from Emma. she is not well. Would like to go and see her. Very busy to-day sewed but little. Baby not very well yet. Ironed Wednesday, 3 Quite cold and cloudy this morning. {Some scribbling on the page by one of the children} Thursday, 4 Sewing on my dress June Friday, 5 1868 Rain. Cleaning &c all day. Finished my brown dress. {More scribbling over the page} Saturday, 6 Rain all day. We are having a great deal of rainy weather tis cold and wet unfavourable for Invalids Mr Campbell came �Sunday, 7 Day pleasant Mr Campbell preached Collection for Institute $5. Had baby at Meeting. Quiet all the time. June Monday, 8 1868 Washing day. Uncle Aunt Eakins Jenny & Lena spent the day with us. Aunt sick and staid over night. Tuesday, 9 Aunt went home Mother and I went up to Mr Ware's. took tea with them. Wednesday, 10 Newton and I went to Woodstock. beautiful day. took dinner at Hellen's. pleasant day June THURSDAY, 11 1868 Called to see Annie Merihew. She is very feeble. just waiting and willing to go. Like a weary child ready to lie down and sleep. FRIDAY, 12 Day warm Mother and Jasper gone to Scotland to attend the Association. I have been very busy. Emma troubles over Saturday, 13 Very warm. Very busy and very tired. Mother and Jasper came home. June Sunday, 14 1868 Very warm. Good S.S. 10 in my class. Annie Merihew died in the night. Walked home called there. Attended P.M. Monday, 15 Not quite so warm today. Annie Merihew buried today. I staid at home. Wrote to Emma. Tuesday, 16 Warm. Washing day A woman to do it. cut out pants vest & Bibs for baby. very tired. �June Wednesday, 17 1868 Very warm. 90 degrees fixing my brown dress worked hard to get it done, but failed Thursday, 18 Very warm went to Brantford took Dora and baby up at 3 in morning a long day. took dinner and tea at Mr Snider's. Friday, 19 Very warm till afternoon when we had a little shower which cooled the air. Ironed, and cleaned. Jasper & Mother went to Canning. June Saturday, 20 1868 Quite cool. baking and cleaning. done some mending. So ends another week. one less Sunday, 21 Good full S. S. No Preaching. rain all afternoon Quite cold Monday, 22 Cool and pleasant Sewing. June Tuesday, 23 1868 Washed. Pa & Ma went to a picnic Miss Merihew called. cut a dress for Dora Wednesday, 24 Finished Dora's dress. Ironed. very warm. Thursday, 25 Finished a dress for Clara. Pa & Ma spent the day from home. Clara with them. Millie called went to the School House in the evening. June Friday, 26 1868 Very warm. cleaning all day �Lutie came in the Evening. Saturday, 27 Very warm went for a ride in afternoon. called at Cousin Lottie's, Mr Kipp's. A musical evening Mr & Mrs Flanagan here. Sunday, 28 O! so warm and dusty went to S.S. 11 of my class present. Went to English Church Princeton in afternoon took Lutie. June Monday, 29 1868 Weather more comfortable Lutie went home Went to School House in Evening. Tuesday, 30 A very warm busy day. baking for the Picnic. Washing day cleaning and all sorts Jane to help July Wednesday, 1 Very warm. Picnic came off very pleasantly all went. Called to see one of my Schollars in the evening July Thursday, 2 1868 A busy day. Churning making cheese &c Made a Garibaldi waist for Dora Jasper busy in the hay Heard of Will Goble death Friday, 3 Extremely hot 91 in the shade Ironed early in the morning done a little sewing in afternoon Saturday, 4 {Dora writing} Dora It was a very warm day A Student came on the five O'Clock train to preach. Dora �July Sunday, 5 1868 Mr Fox preached a very young man. Monday, 6 {No Entry} Tuesday, 7 {Dora writing} Dora It is a very warm day it is hot and dry we have not had rain for a long time. I am not going to school now. Dora. July Wednesday, 8 1868 Mrs Merihew and Lizzie spent the afternoon and took tea with us. A little cooler Thursday, 9 A very busy day Jane washing cleaned the cellar Friday, 10 Mother away in the afternoon Clara went with her. trimmed a dress and sack for Mother July Saturday, 11 1868 O so warm Ironed all this forenoon. has almost made me sick. Sunday, 12 Very very warm Good S.S. a new Schollar in my class staid to hear Mr Sherk Monday, 13 O so hot. Orange celebration at Princeton. some of our folks went down in the forenoon. Sewing all day 3 �July Tuesday, 14 1868 Still extremely hot cant sleep night on account of the heat. Mercury 111 yesterday in the sun and so dry everything seems burning up Wednesday, 15 So very warm Thursday, 16 {No Entry} July Friday, 17 1868 {No Entry} Saturday, 18 Covenant Meeting went and took baby Good little Meeting Sunday, 19 Full S.S. A nice cool breeze. Elder Patton preached. Good Sermon subject Exalt the Lord Communion. July Monday, 20 1868 Very busy sewing Tuesday, 21 Sewing. braiding a skirt for Clara. Wednesday, 22 Mrs Griggs washed. Mr Mrs McLean & daughter to tea. Newton very bad. Very warm. Such long continued & intense heat has not been known for many years July Thursday, 23 1868 Wrote to Nellie. Jasper Walter & Dora got a fine lot of berries. Put up 13 lbs. �Friday, 24 Not so warm. quite comfortable. But so very dry. air full of smoke Pa and Ma went to Vandeburgh I busy at home Saturday, 25 Very busy putting up cherries & getting ready for Sunday. July Sunday, 26 1868 A cool morning Good S.S. but rather late. I came home and Mother went up to hear Mr Sherk Monday, 27 Went to Mrs Ryder's in the afternoon took all the children staid to tea. Very dusty. Tuesday, 28 Weather warm but comfortable busy baking do not get much sewing done July Wednesday, 29 1868 Nights quite cool and weather more comfortable. but extremely dry and smoky no wind to clear away the smoke & fog. Mother up to Aunts all day Thursday, 30 Mrs Wolverton spent the day with us. Dora went home with her will stay a week or more. Friday, 31 Ironing and cleaning August Saturday, 1 1868 Baking Churning and very busy but got through in nice time �Sunday, 2 A fine day. A Good School. Mr Landon preached. Mr & Mrs Landon Miss {P}arrier, Mr & Mrs Hoose, Lottie and a Mr Haynes to dinner. Monday, 3 Nellie came. Charley with her. Attended Teacher's Meeting beautiful weather August Tuesday, 4 1868 Nice weather. Nellie and I went out in the afternoon. called on Mrs Rutherford. Theresa Lottie and Millie. home to tea Wednesday, 5 A new woman to wash. have felt out of sorts to day. no energy several calls. have not got much work done Thursday, 6 Warmer. busy as usual. Cutting out clothes for the children. Making an apron for Clara. August Friday, 7 1868 Have decided to go home with Nellie in about three weeks will take Clara and Emma with me. Jasper & Nellie went to Brantford Saturday, 8 baking and very busy not much time to sew. Newton very bad. Poor boy he suffers very much. Sunday, 9 Mrs Wolverton & Newty came and brought Dora in time for S.S. we all staid (except Jasper & the children) to hear Mr Sherk. Good sermon. August Monday, 10 1868 So cool we have had a fire all day Cut out a wrapper for my self and fitted it have a lot of sewing to do before I go away. �Tuesday, 11 It is raining beautifully this morning. O! how this thirsty earth rejoices. Wednesday, 12 Milly Kipp spend the day here. Newton very sick. August Thursday, 13 1868 Lottie and Mr Golding to dinner. Mrs Eyton called. Nellie went home with Lottie. Alonzo to tea. Not much time for sewing. Friday, 14 Warm. Sewed a little Saturday, 15 Warm. I staid home the rest went to Covenant Meeting. Mr Burtch and Lottie to tea Nellie home. Am weary tonight. have been so very busy all the week. A little rain. August Sunday, 16 1868 I attended Sunday School and came home before preaching Elder Patton & Son to dinner. Monday, 17 Cut out a lot of work and sewed some. Tuesday, 18 A letter from Mat Bigger. she cannot go with us to Toledo Went to Woodstock today. very tired called at Mrs Cox's. August Wednesday, 19 1868 Warm, trying to sew but not getting much done. Mrs & Miss Ware to tea Thursday, 20 Warm and some rain. Grandpa and Dora went to Hamilton. A good day for sewing. �Friday, 21 August Saturday, 22 1868 {No Entry} Sunday, 23 {No Entry} Monday, 24 Cut out my silk dress Henrietta & Ida Snider came. A number of calls. got my waist done. August Tuesday, 25 1868 got my dress pretty well along. Nellie and Henrietta went to Mrs Landons. Emily Bigger's Wedding day. Wednesday, 26 {No Entry} Thursday, 27 {No Entry} August Friday, 28 1868 {No Entry} Saturday, 29 Very busy all day. Made a white Merino dress and cape for baby. Pa, Jasper and Newton went to Woodstock in afternoon. Sunday, 30 A Good School. Felt sorry to say Good bye to my class. Mr Landon preached. An excellent sermon. �August Monday, 31 1868 {Written vertically along left side} Rained Such a busy day. Finished a number of little jobs of sewing. Mrs Kipp & Layton to spend the afternoon and a lot of young folks in the evening to bid Nellie Good bye September Tuesday, 1 Left for Toledo. Charley sick. Train late. missed the connection had to stay in Detroit all night Charley very sick. Clara & Emma enjoyed the trip much Wednesday, 2 Spent an almost sleepless night with Charly. Left for Toledo at 7. Met George at Wyandotte. arrived Safely found all well here. Charley very sick {written on bottom of page, vertically} Hack $1.00 Hotel 7.00 Annie 80cts September Thursday, 3 1868 At home all day wrote to Jasper Friday, 4 Down town in Morning rode out with Dr. Bodman all went riding in afternoon a concert a night. So very tired. Saturday, 5 At home all day. Emma troublesome. Clara very well. September Sunday, 6 1868 Attended Episcopal Church in Morning at home the rest of the day. Clara went with Nellie in afternoon. �Monday, 7 At home all day. finished an apron for Clara. Emma gave me some nice trimming for it. She went out with Nellie in afternoon Tuesday, 8 Went down Town Emma & I. rained we got wet. came home in a hack sewing on Emma's silk dress. September Wednesday, 9 1868 Sewed some in the morning. Mrs Cribb and Mrs Egleson came. rainy Thursday, 10 At home all day Several calls. Friday, 11 A little rain. went out in the afternoon a ride on Street Cars and a walk am very tired. September Saturday, 12 1868 At home all day finished up some jobs of sewing. A letter from Jasper & Dora. Clara went out with Nellie Sunday, 13 A nice day. attended Baptist Church with Nellie, and staid during part of S.S. went to Episcopal Church in the evening. Monday, 14 A beautiful day cool and bright at home all day sewing on Emma's dress wrote to Jasper. September Tuesday, 15 1868 Sewing on Em's dress Mrs Egleson went away. Wednesday, 16 {No Entry} �Thursday, 17 {No Entry} September Friday, 18 1868 {No Entry} Saturday, 19 Went down Town in afternoon with Emma Called on Mrs West a Canadian Lady from Simcoe. Sunday, 20 Rainy. Em went with me to Baptist Church, heard a very good sermon. Went to hear the large organ in the German Catholic Church in afternoon. September Monday, 21 1868 A nice day. cool like fall. made several calls with Emma went to Theater with George Em & Mrs Cribb in evening Saw Booth in "Hamlet" The first time ever at the theater wrote home Tuesday, 22 Cloudy and like rain all day. Mrs Cribb, Lutie & I went to the Fair in the afternoon. Saw many fine things. beautiful flowers and pictures &c Wednesday, 23 Emma Mrs Cribb, Nellie & the children went to the Fair in the morning. George, Lutie and I in the afternoon saw the Cattle, Sheep pigs and some horses. Machinery and fine Ladies work very tired at night. September Thursday, 24 1868 Went with George to see a "Revenue Cutter" before dinner. Rained all the afternoon. Em Mrs Cribb Nellie & George went to the Fair came home very wet. Friday, 25 A letter from home do not feel very well My head & eyes ache sewing on Nellie's dress. Wrote to Rachel. �Saturday, 26 Cloudy and wet. Mrs Cribb goes home to-day Emma and I went to Mattinee saw Booth in "The Lady of Lyons". September Sunday, 27 1868 Rainy. I took care of the babies all the rest went to church. Nellie & I went to coloured S.S. in the afternoon. rained all the evening. Monday, 28 A nice day. went down town with Nellie in Morning, with Emma before dinner saw the Board of Trade rooms. called on Mrs Scott. Tuesday, 29 Up at 4 o'clock left at 6 for home. Met Mrs Packham before I got to Detroit got through at the River all right. Met Rachel and Aunt Amy in London. reached home in safety. All well. Thank God September Wednesday, 30 1868 Cold and Rainy today busy unpacking and getting settled. wrote to Emma. October Thursday, 1 Very busy baking and getting ready for Company Had a S.S. Teacher's Social. 14 Teacher's present had tea. then studied the S.S. lesson. Friday, 2 Cleaning to-day. dining room & parlour. Made up P.O. a/c wrote to Nellie & Lissa am very tired. Emma fretful. October Saturday, 3 1868 Busy to-day cutting out some work and taking care of baby. Jasper went to Woodstock. Sunday, 4 Cold, do not feel well went to S.S. Met 5 of my class. Good lesson came home. Attended prayer Meeting. retired early. �Monday, 5 Not so cold to-day Jasper gone to the Woodstock Fair. Dora and Clara went to School. Emma better. Sewed a little. October Tuesday, 6 1868 Jasper came home from Woodstock Pa went to St. Catherines to attend the S.S. Convention sewed some Wednesday, 7 Cold. Washing day Jasper gathering apples Thursday, 8 Very cold. snowed a little. Jasper went to the Burford Fair. October Friday, 9 1868 All but baby & I went to the Drumbo Fair. Pa came home at night. Mrs Ward helped me part of the day. Saturday, 10 Elder Patton came Covenant Meeting I went took baby. Pickled onions in the evening Sunday, 11 Attended S.S. Elder Patton preached. Good sermon. took baby. tired did not go to prayer Meeting retired early October Monday, 12 1868 {No Entry} Tuesday, 13 Jasper & I went to Brantford. rained nearly all day left Emma at home Wednesday, 14 Pa & Ma gone to Buffalo �October Thursday, 15 1868 A very busy day baking Am very tired Friday, 16 Thrashing to-day Mrs Bastido to stay over night. Made baby a bonnet Saturday, 17 A little snow. Mrs Bastido went home before dinner. letter from Heman Lissa is very sick 4 October Sunday, 18 1868 Cold & cloudy, went to S.S. Walter staid to take care of Emma Millie took dinner with us. Attended P.M. Jasper met the children to sing Monday, 19 Like rain, but only a little mist. Jasper gone to Teacher's Meeting. Letter from Nellie. Frank very sick Tuesday, 20 {No Entry} October Wednesday, 21 1868 Pa and Ma came home from Buffalo. rained all day. Walter and I working at apples Jasper out getting promises of provisions for a S.S. Social Tuesday, 22 Pa out today canvassing for the Social very cold Friday, 23 Coloured red, to-day very busy cleaning &c Mrs Bastido & Mrs McIntyre went out in the afternoon. Some boys here in the evening to practise music. �October Saturday, 24 1868 Cold. Went to a Committee Meeting in the afternoon at the School House took Emma. Decided to have a S.S. Festival and made arrangements for the same Sunday, 25 A rainy morning. Not many out to S.S. Mr Landon preached went up to sing in the afternoon. Went up to Mr. Beamer's in evening. Monday, 26 Day pleasant. Newton and Mother went to Mr Miller's to dinner. I cut a cloak for baby and got it partly made October Tuesday, 27 1868 A beautiful day Making soap. finished Emma's cloak Wednesday, 28 Another fine day Mrs Griggs washed for us. Thursday, 29 Still fine. Finished making soap. Attended a Committee Meeting in the evening. Pa sick. Mrs Bastido to stay over night. up late. October Friday, 30 1868 Still fine weather Finished an apron for Dora and a dress. A fine moonlight night children in bed. Must do a little more work and go to Saturday 31 Rain all day long very busy. baking and cleaning. Emma's baby Franky died at 1/2 past 3. A.M. this day. �November Sunday 1 Cold, attended S.S. staid to hear Mr. Sherke preach went up to sing with the children in afternoon Jenny Martin came up November Monday, 2 1868 Very busy. baking, packing &c for Festival done some sewing Tuesday, 3 Our S.S. Festival came off to-day. weather fine as could be crowded house many things to be glad for and some to deplore. got home in good time. Uncle John, Jenny and Elder Patton here. { written vertically on left side } Franky is dead Wednesday, 4 Rain before night Jasper away all day finishing up the Festival affair {Mother} part of the day. Nora, Jeny & Walter there. Only Newton Clara & I to dinner. November Thursday, 5 1868 A rainy day. Dora and Jenny spent the afternoon at Mr Beamer's. Pa & Uncle John away most of the day. Jasper away tonight to a Committee Meeting settling up the tea meeting affair Friday, 6 Very cold. Jasper, Dora Emma and I went to Port Burwell. took dinner at Tilsonburgh. arrived at Lissa's about 6 P.M. tired. found Lissa up, but weak Saturday, 7 Jasper, Heman & the children went for a boat ride. I went out to see the town afternoon They went to Covenant Meeting I staid with Lissa some rain. Warmer. November Sunday, 8 1868 A rainy day Went to church. heard Heman Communion. came home in the rain. I did not go out any more. rain all day Saw Mr Ekins's. �Monday, 9 Rained all day unceasingly. Tuesday, 10 Rained all night & part of the forenoon left after dinner. came to {Dr} Scotts Ingersol. A long ride had a pleasant evening November Wednesday, 11 1868 Left Dr Scotts about 10 o'clock. came to Uncle Lathrop Green's to dinner. Gramma Green so pleased to see us. called at Wellington's got home before dark. Very cold Thursday, 12 A busy day. attended Teacher's Meeting at Mr Barker's Friday, 13 House cleaning. cleaned dining room a girl to help. November Saturday, 14 1868 Cleaned the kitchen and done a multitude of other things too very tired. Sunday, 15 Went to S.S. heard Mr Masters try to preach. attended Prayer Meeting read a little S.S. book in the evening. Monday, 16 Sewed to day. Mending &c. Washing done. dining room white washed. November Tuesday, 17 1868 Cleaned ware-room and cellar rained all day cleaned the Parlor �Wednesday, 18 cleaned the store. Thursday, 19 cleaned all up stairs. Attended Teacher's Meeting at Mr Beamer's November Friday, 20 1868 So tired I hardly feel like moving at all. Put down Carpets. Wrote to Emma. letter from Nellie. Jasper went to Brantford. Saturday, 21 A busy day Mr Smith came by train. Sunday, 22 A fine day, but very windy. Attended S.S. full class. Mr Smith gave us a good sermon. Mrs Bastido to dinner. attended prayer meeting. November Monday, 23 1868 A lovely day. spent the day at Aunt Maria's my birth-day. I am 33 years old. Jasper & Mother went to a Missionary Meeting at Princeton Tuesday, 24 Another fine day. I do not feel well my eyes pain me Wednesday, 25 Jasper's birth-day. 34. Had Gussie Hull & Alice Rutherford to spend the night with Dora November Thursday, 26 1868 Dora's birth-day 9.years. �Went to Mr Kipps in the eveng to Teacher's Meeting. a lovely night Friday, 27 Attended Singing School at night beautiful weather Saturday, 28 A very busy day Am so tired. Mrs Bastedo and Joseph to tea. November Sunday, 29 1868 Walked to Sunday School. nice day. Good Lesson Attend Prayer Meeting Monday, 30 A cold day Washing &c done a lot of work December Tuesday, 1 A letter from Emma Made Emma a sack Walked to singing School in evening weather cold. December Wednesday, 2 1868 Sewing. did not go to Singing School in evening. Thursday, 3 Wm Kipp died this morning. Jasper was there all night I took tea at Mrs Merihew's Teacher's Meeting there �Friday, 4 Jasper went to Woodstock busy baking &c Very stormy at night. December Saturday, 5 1868 Cold and chilly. I went to Covenant Meeting. Not many present. Mr Baldwin came by train. Sunday, 6 A pleasant winter's day Mr Wm. Kipp's Funereal Mr Baldwin preached a good sermon. "We all do fade as a leaf". A great many people present. Solemn day. Monday, 7 Snowing all day. Not very cold. Attended the Funereal of A Fredonburgh's child. Walked up rode home with Mr Nelms in a sleigh. Sewed some today December Tuesday, 8 1868 Sewing all day Wednesday, 9 Very snowy. Dora at home. Emma not well. Made a sack for her. Went to Singing School Thursday, 10 Very cold. Washing day. Very tired. retired early December Friday, 11 1868 A cold morning finished a pr of pillow cases. Attended Singing School in the evening. 4th Night. �Saturday, 12 Cold. A busy day cleaning, ironing, baking &c. Mr. J. Laycock to tea. So ends the weary week. Sunday, 13 Very cold but pleasant early in the day Walked to Sunday School and staid to preaching. Very tired when I got home attended Prayer Meeting December Monday, 14 1868 Snowed all day What nice sleighing we will have. wrote to Newty. done some sewing am tired as usual. Tuesday, 15 A lovely Morning bright and not so cold how beautiful the out door world looks. the pure snow everywhere, & bright sun Wednesday, 16 {No Entry} December Thursday, 17 1868 {No Entry} Friday, 18 {No Entry} Saturday, 19 Went to Brantford very cold. A long cold ride. left Emma at home. got home about 7 o'clock Mr Baldwin here December Sunday, 20 1868 Mr Baldwin preached Not very many out �Monday, 21 Making doll's for Santa Claus Tuesday, 22 Making doll clothes December Wednesday, 23 1868 Washing day. Attended Mrs Bastido's Examination. Pretty cold A very cold night Thursday, 24 A very cold day. Jasper & Newton went to Woodstock busy all day Friday, 25 Christmas. cold. sleighing pretty good we went to Wolverton took Dora & Emma had a pleasant day. All well there. December Saturday, 26 1868 At home all day washed a little churned &c Sunday, 27 A pleasant day I went to S.S. came home & Mother went to hear Mr Sherk. Attended Prayer Meeting Monday, 28 Nice weather. Emma not well. Very restless nights. Knitting to-day. Pa & Ma went to Mr Nelm's. Teacher's Meeting there. I did not go. December Tuesday, 29 1868 A fine day. Not well wrote to Elder Patton Knitting to-day. went to Singing School a lovely night. �Wednesday, 30 Very pleasant winter weather. Not very cold. good sleighing Washing day. Not very well. tired. Thursday, 31 A beautiful day. Took tea at Mrs McIntyre's Bell's birthday. expected Company from Wolverton in the evening. they did not come. So we spent our New Years Eve alone. MEMORANDA {No Entry} MEMORANDA. Ginger Snaps. - 1 Cup Sugar I cup lard & butter. I cup molasses. Soda. Ginger & spices. roll them. bake hard 5. Hanks 7 Hose. {Next three pages blank} MEMORANDA. 1 doz White Wool Single White Wool 1 yd. B. Cotton Flannel Fur. Cloak for Dora Scarf. Gloves Garnet Braid. Buttons �Cash Account, January Received Paid 1 By P. O. allowance $1 50 10 To Temperance 0.25 14 Mending ring & {k?} 0.38 20 Missionary 0.25 Cotton Flannel 1 88 Temperance 0 10 _____ ___ 2 91 1 50 _____ ___ 1 41 Cash Account, February Received Paid Forward 1 41 Cash Account, March. Received. Paid. 1 41 Cash Account, April Received. Paid. 1 41 2 Book 0 25 Plants 1 66 �Cash Account, May. Received. Paid. 1 66 Silk Dress 19 00 Baby's Bonnet 1 25 " Waist 0 75 Corset Fronts 0 63 Hat 5/- 0 63 23 44 Cash Account, June. Received. Paid. 23 44 Demorest 0 25 Geography .45 Hat .56 Brush Lozo dont Slippers .75 Collection .55 18 Bonnet 2 50 Dress 7 75 Gloves 1 38 Hose 1 .12 �Braid .50 Embroidery .28 Marsalles 1 13 Brilliant .50 41 16 Cash Account, July. Received. Paid. $41 .16 Cash Account, August. Received. Paid. 41 .16 Silk black Lace 1 .50 Gloves .38 Merino . 63 Umbrella 3 .75 Trimming 0 .18 Velvet 1 .25 Hat 7/- .88 Lozodont .50 Corsets 6 pr .75 Trimming 2/5 .30 Buttons .50 �Pattern .25 Triming Sac .20 Hat .25 Slippers .60 Shoes .63 Cash Account, September. Received. Paid. From Pa 27 .00 " Ma 3 .00 for Nellie " A. M{ony} 2 .10 My own 2 .00 in Silver 3 .29 Fare to Detroit 4 .45 " to Toledo A.M. 2 .10 Fringe A.M. 2 .50 Silk 5 Hat Fixed .40 Buttons .25 Braid buttons .75 Discount & 10 4 .30 Collars .60 Expenses Detroit 4 .40 �Yarn .25 Hair .50 Hat 1 .50 Discount 2 .08 Ornaments 2 .00 Basket .50 Book .35 Cash Account, October. Received. Paid. P.O a/c 0 .64 Flowers 1 .23 B. Shapes 0 .50 Embroidery 0 .35 Merino 0 .75 Shawl 0 .80 trimming Sac 0 .75 Merino 0 .32 Shoes Clara 0 .88 �Cash Account, November. Received. Paid. Festival 0 .25 Shoes Clara 0 .88 Merino 0 .28 47 Cash Account, December. Received. Paid. Sac Dora 2 .63 Wool .25 Stockings .30 Gloves .28 " .65 Buttons .13 China toys .30 Scarf 1 .00 365 8 2920 {child's pencil scribbles} 5 1 1 1 2 {illegible} {child's scribbles} 1 �1 1 {child's scribbling} 3.95 30 _____ 4.25 {more pencil scribbling} For more information  on Roseltha Goble, 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 Roseltha Goble 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, Oxford County, Blenheim Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. R. Goble</p> <p>1868</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The Canadian Pocket Diary for 1868</p> <p>Toronto: Published by Brown Bros., 66 King Street East.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed/Typed]</p> <p>Rates of Postage</p> <p>Letters to any part of Canada, if prepaid, 5 cents; if unpaid, 7 cents, per half ounce. Lettters to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward's Islan, 5 cents per half ounce - prepayment optional. Letters to Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cts. per half oz. Letters to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, if specially addressed via Royal Mail Steamer from Boston - Newfoundland 12 1/2 cents, Nova Scotia 12 1/2 cents, per half ounce. Letters to Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian Packet, 2 1/2 cents, per half ounce; by Cunard Packet, 17 cents per half ounce. Letters for the United Kingdom must be prepaid, or they will be charged a fine of 6d. sterling on arrival in England. Letter for the United States, 10 cts. per half oz. Letters for British Columbia, 10 cents per half ounce. Registration Charges. - To any place in British North America, 2 cts; to United Kingdom, 8 cts.; To United States, 5 cts. Newspapers, Periodicals, &amp;c.- Single Newspaper, 1 cent. The following rates will be charged quarterly on Newspapers, if mailed from office of publication, and prepaid:- Daily, 40 cts.; Tri-weekly, 20 cts.; Bi-weekly, 13 cts.; Weekly, 6 1/2 cts. per quarter. Periodicals.- To any part of Canada, one or more numbers, if not exceeding 4 ounces, 1 cent; to the United Kingdom, per Canadian Packets, 2 cents each number, to be prepaid by postage stamp. Parcel Post.- The charge on Parcels to any place in Canada is 25 cts. per lb. Circulars and other printed matter of a like character, and Books, is 1 ct. per ounce, to be prepaid.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Table of Stamp Duties</p> <p>Stamps required in Notes, Drafts, or Bill of Exchange, executed singly:</p> <p>For $25 and under, ........... 1 cent.</p> <p>" $50 and over $25, ......... 2 "</p> <p>" $100 and over $50, ......... 3 "</p> <p>" each additional ....... $100 3 "</p> <p>" " " fraction of $100 3 "</p> <p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</p> <p>For .................... $100 2 cents.</p> <p>" each additional ...... $100 2 "</p> <p>" " " fraction of $100 2 "</p> <p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:</p> <p>For ................... $100 1 cent.</p> <p>" each additional ........ $100 1 "</p> <p>" " " fraction of $100 1 "</p> <p>Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill, &amp;c., shall be counted as part of the principle sum. Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date. The stamps for Notes, &amp;c., to be affixed by the marker or drawwer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawwn out of this Province, by the acceptor or first indorser.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Law Terms</p> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to saturday of 2nd week thereafter. County Courts.- Sittings for the trials of issues in fact and assessments of damages commence on the Second Tuesday in March, June, September, and December. Assizes.- Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Upper Canada, between Hi'ary and Easter Terms, and between Trinity and Michaelmas Terms, except the County of York and the City of Toronto, where there are held three in each yearm commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January, the Second Monday in April, and the Second Monday in October in each year. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August</p> <p>{Line]</p> <p>Bank Holidays</p> <p>Ontario.- New Year's Day; Ash Wednesday; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Queen's Birthday; Christmas Day. Quebec.- New Year's Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christil St. Peter's St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day; also, any day appointed by Proclaimation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Typed not written}</p> <p>Eclipses in 1868.</p> <p>There will be only Two Eclipses this year. both being of the Sun, and neither of them visible in Canada. The first will be annular, on the 23rd of February, visible in South America, Africa and Southern Europe. The other will be total, August 18th, visible in Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, and Australia. Venus will be brightest June 9th, and again August 21st. Morning Stars.- Venus after July 16; Mars from Jan. 2 to Nov. 13; Jupiter from March 10 to July 4; Saturn, until Feb 24. and after Nov 29. Evening Stars.-- Venus, until July 16; Mars, until Jan 2. and after Nov. 13; Jupiter, until March 10, and after July 4; Saturn, from February 24 to November 29. There will be a transit of Mercury over the Sun's disc on the 5th of Nov., invisible in Canada.</p> <p>{Line}</p> <p>List of Sundays in 1868.</p> <p>January, ........ 5 - 12 - 19 - 26</p> <p>February, ....... 2 - 9 - 16 - 23</p> <p>March, .......... 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29</p> <p>April, ........... 5 - 12 - 19 - 26</p> <p>May, ......... 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 - 31</p> <p>June, ............ 7 - 14 - 21 - 28</p> <p>July, ............. 5 -12 - 19 - 26</p> <p>August, .......... 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p> <p>September, ......... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> <p>October ......... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p> <p>November, ......... 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29</p> <p>December, ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Wednesday, 1 1868 not very cold. Snowing. not enough for sleighing at home all day. a quiet happy day, very like other days. Mrs McIntyre to dinner made P.O accounts.</p> <p>Thursday, 2 a pleasant day. Mother and I called to see Mrs. Smith - in the afternoon. am glad we went wish we had called before. not much sleighing.</p> <p>Friday, 3 Jasper and mother went to Richmond. gone all day I have been busy, wrote to Lissa and copied a piece of music for her company in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Saturday, 4 1868</p> <p>a considerable fall of snow. not very cold went to covenant meeting. not well.</p> <p>Sunday, 5 a nice winters day good sleighing. a full Sunday school. 6 of my class present. Elder Patton preached morning and evening no prayer meeting</p> <p>{along the margin} wrote to Emma</p> <p>Monday, 6</p> <pre>a beautiful winters day a lovely moonlight night feel very well. Dora went to school. Jasper out with - Elder Patton visiting </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Tuesday, 7 1868</p> <p>Quilting today a nice day. Went up to Mr Kipps in the evening practising missionary music</p> <p>Wednesday, 8</p> <pre>another fine day. finished another comforter went missionary collecting in the afternoon got 88 cts. Jasper up to Mr Kipps in the evening </pre> <p>Thursday, 9 The weather is much colder snowing and freesing hard. made an article of small clothing today. Dora at school.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday, 10 1898</p> <p>very cold to day but clear. Wrote to Father. Stormy towards night Mr Campbell came on the train. Went to Temperance meeting so cold but few out</p> <p>Saturday, 11 Pleasant but cold. Jasper and Dora went over to Mr Radford's sewing. got a comforter ready to quilt.</p> <p>Sunday, 12</p> <p>cold but pleasant not so many at S.S. as usual. only two of my class present. Prayer meeting this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Januart Monday, 13 1868</p> <p>Very cold but clear. Quillted a comforter Jasper went to {Princeton} and up to Mr Kipps in the evening. many {illegible} today.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14 Still very cold. Pa and Jasper went to Woodstock. We quilted another comforter. am trying to get as much sewing as possible done this winter</p> <p>Wednesday, 15 a fine winters day washing &amp;c{etc}. Feel very well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Thursday, 16 1868</p> <p>Pa and Jasper went to Brantford. colder than yesterday have not felt very well today. Sewing &amp;c.</p> <p>Friday, 17</p> <p>a mild pleasant day. cleaning up my room. Spent the evening with - Mrs. D. Beamer.</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>cold and some snow. It snows just enough each day to keep the sleighing good. Very busy all day. Ms. Perren came down in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Sunday. 19 1868</p> <p>A delightful Sabbath. weather fine. sleighing great. both S.S. and preaching well attended. Ms. Perren gave the children an address and afterward preach Truly the Lord hath blessed it.</p> <p>Monday, 20</p> <p>A fine day, not very cold missionary meeting in the evening. a success. good speaking, good music, and house filled. Mr Henderson and Stewart here over night. Collection $6.04 althogether $25.54</p> <p>Tuesday, 21 a pleasant day. Mr. Stewart and Henderson left. Mrs. Chatfield came Pa and Ma away all day do not feel very well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Wednesday, 22 1868</p> <p>very cold Jasper, Clara and I went to {Wolverton} cold ride. Good sleighing found all well. home soon after dark very tired. Minnie Rounds married this evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23</p> <p>Rain and wind and chilleness prevail today feel tired and dull Brethren Missionary meeting tonight I did not go. Mrs Bastido over night</p> <p>Wednesday, 24 Colder this morning and snowing some. A donation party for Elder Patton today. I left here this morning to go {illegible}. Pa, Ma, Jasper and Dora gone. hope they may have a pleasant day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Saturday, 25 1868</p> <p>Cold and some snow 13 of the donation party stopped last night to tea. 20 in all for tea. Pa and Ma away today. Many gone home. So I was very busy about the house</p> <p>Sunday, 26</p> <p>very cold and stormy attended S.S. and preaching. 3 of my class present. very good lesson at home afternoon and evening.</p> <p>Monday, 27</p> <p>cold but pleasant. feel very well Sewing &amp; working about the house washing day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Tuesday, 28 1868</p> <p>very cold in the morning, but fine this after part of the day Jasper and Newton went to Brantford. Sewing</p> <p>Wednesday, 23</p> <p>cold. Pieced a quilt and got it ready for quilting. a fine day</p> <p>Thursday, 30</p> <p>very cold. Quilting all day. Mifs {Mrs?} Ward called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday, 31 1868</p> <p>a beautiful day a little snow storm towards night but a lovely evening Mr Perren lectured on Temperance</p> <p>February Saturday 1</p> <p>Mr Perren here till towards night. Elder Patton came went to covenant meeting good meeting. Sewing in the evening. Lizzie {illegible} {illegible} here. A busy day.</p> <p>Sunday, 2</p> <p>a fine day but cold. attended S.S. Elder Patton preached morning and evening. good attendance very cold at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday, 3 1868</p> <p>a bitter cold day, Pas and Elder Patton went out visiting. Mr Biggins people over to dinner &amp; tea. Murray &amp; wife. Martha, Emily, and William</p> <p>Tuesday, 4 Weather moderated a lovely moonlight evening. feel tired tonight bound my quilt. Mr McDermont to dinner. Newton not well</p> <p>Wednesday, 5 a beautiful day we quilted a worsted quilt today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Thursday, 6 1868</p> <p>Pa and Ma went to Beachville. a very stormy day. Jasper working in the shop. I have been sewing very busily.</p> <p>Friday, 7 a fine day again pretty cold but very pleasant. I am not well have taken cold in my face. Tooth aches and head aches, sewed some.</p> <p>Saturday, 8</p> <p>a fine morning but very stormy tonight. Jasper went to Woodstock this afternoon have not yet returned. Tis almost 9 o'clock the children both asleep "I wish he would come."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday, 9 1868</p> <p>Very stormy. quite a deep snow fell last night. rained when we went tto S.S. only one of my class present. I am sick</p> <p>Monday, 10 very cold. quiliting today. Dora at home. the children very noisy. am so tired and nervous.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11 Still very cold. Dora went to School. Mrs. Landon and a Mrs. Beaman spent the day with us pleasant visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday, 12 1868</p> <p>Day mild and pleasant. Pa ma and Jasper went over to the {illegible} {illegible} went to a missionary ministry I have been very busy and very tired</p> <p>Thursday, 13</p> <pre>a nice morning. Our folks came home last night about 1 o'clock. Aunt Maria came with them so did not any of us get much sleep during the night aunt went home in the evening </pre> <p>Friday 14</p> <p>Sewing all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Saturday, 15 1868</p> <p>Sewing. Finished an apron for Clara done some mending &amp; began a rug. Mr. Bolton came by train.</p> <p>Sunday, 16 a most beautiful day. School not very full. Mr. Bolton preached. Uncle {Name?} and Jenny Iderson to tea. Ma, Jasper &amp; Mrs. Baslido went to Woodstock to church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday, 17</p> <p>Snowing windy and cold in the evening. busy doing odd jobs worked at rug. very tired at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday, 18 1868</p> <p>a fine day but cold finished the rug. Mr &amp; Mrs. Ellison to dinner. Mr &amp; Mrs. Bates &amp; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Burtch to tea and spend the evening. a very pleasant company.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19 a beautiful day thawing a little. fine sleighing all the time. have been sewing all day am tired tonight.</p> <p>Thursday, 20 a beautiful warm day thawing rapidly. Japer and Mother went to Woodstock Mr and Mrs Wm Idersee &amp; John and wife &amp; baby spent the evening here. 6 oclock they are just gone and we must retire. am very well today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Friday, 21 1868</p> <p>making a fine shirt. sewing all day.</p> <p>Saturday, 22</p> <p>sewing all day, did not quite finish the shirt Mary went home Wellington Gould &amp; wife came in the evening staid over night. very cold</p> <p>Sunday, 23</p> <p>cold. attended S.S. and prayer meeting in the afternoon. Baby Emma born at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday, 24 1868</p> <p>a great storm snow . wind &amp; cold.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25 Still stormy.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Thursday, 27 1868</p> <p>Mrs. Haggard came up to see me. feel comfortable</p> <p>Friday, 28 Mifs {Mrs?} came up to see me. am tired lying in bed.</p> <p>Saturday, 29 all went to Covenant meeting. Dora stand with me she is quite a little music. Mrs. Bastido came to see me &amp; in the evening Mifs {Miss?}. Haggard came up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Sunday, 1 1868</p> <p>Dora staid with me today. sat up a little while. Elder Patton came up in the evening.</p> <p>Monday, 2</p> <p>very stormy again.</p> <p>Tuesday, 3</p> <p>Dr Benham &amp; Mifs Kipps married today Elder Patton staid Sunday went home this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday, 4 1868</p> <p>Went down stairs feel pretty well. baby very good. very tired</p> <p><br /> Thursday, 5</p> <p>Weather Moderated</p> <p>Friday, 6</p> <p>Rained all last night and all day. Dora sick a very bad cough. fever</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 7 1868.</span></h2> <p>Still raining. Mr Calder came in this evening. Dora better.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 8</span></h2> <p>Ms Calder here kept Dora and Clara home. niether {sic} of them very well Jasper &amp; Pa went to Woodstock after Prayer meeting took Mr C. {illegible} {illegible} to Church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 9</span></h2> <p>Not cold. feel stronger to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 10 1868</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 11</span></h2> <p>Wrote to Lissa. Jasper went to Herman. Mrs. Miller spent the day with us.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12</span></h2> <p>Stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Friday, 13 1868</span></h2> <p>Sewed a little today my eyes are not very strong. baby fretful Clara not well. rain</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 14</span></h2> <p>Rain all day. Ms Sherman cabe by train. Alonzo came in the evening. Am very tired.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15</span></h2> <p>I did not go out, except for a little ride after they came home from church. {illegible} came over. Alonzo did not go to meeting. Clara very sick at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Monday 16 1868</span></h2> <p>Rainy again Sewed a little Clara seems a little better.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 17</span></h2> <p>A letter from Nellie Emma has a little son Wrote to Nellie. Jasper went to Woodstock to-day Sewed a little. Emma very good. Clara sick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18</span></h2> <p>Cold. Sewed some gas and head ache.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday, 19 1868</span></h2> <p>Cold. Mrs William Kipps and Millie spent the day with us. {illegible} came in the evening pleasant visit. baby Emma fretful.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 20</span></h2> <p>Cold still. {Mary?} gone home for a few weeks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21</span></h2> <p>Very cold. have been busy all day. feel stronger.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday, 22 1868</span></h2> <p>No Sabbath School The Brethren Quarterly Meeting. beautiful day walked out some.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 23</span></h2> <p>Nice day. washed some.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday, 25 1868</span></h2> <p>Cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 26</span></h2> <p>Washed to-day. very tired. Cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 28 1868</span></h2> <p>Very busy all day Elder Patton came Covenant Meeting I did not go. Aunt came down. So tired I could not sleep at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Went to S.S. glad to meet my class. 6 present baby very fretful all day. feel very tired and unwell.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30</span></h2> <p>Day fine. {illegible} Lewis and the Misses {illegible} spent this afternoon Elder Patton to tea</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 31 1868</span></h2> <p>Weather fine Herman and Lissa came</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Wednesday 1</span></h2> <p>Herman &amp; Lissa went up to Woodstock after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2</span></h2> <p>Very cold snowing baby fretful. Pa and Jasper went to Brantford. Jasper sick when he came home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Friday, 3 1868</span></h2> <p>Cold. Several little snow storms. Mr &amp; Mrs Nelson to dinner</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Cold. Mrs Bastido's Arbitration several people to dinner</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Cold and stormy I did not go out Teressa's baby died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 6 1868.</span></h2> <p>busy at home baking and taking care of baby.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>The funeral of Teressa's baby. Jaspers, Mother and Dora went Mr Haggard, Jenny and Sarah called Cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8</span></h2> <p>Very cold blowing &amp; snowing, snow like Dec than April. baby very fretful.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thursday 9, 1868</p> <p>Washed some very cold</p> <p>Walter came</p> <p>Friday 10</p> <p>No school. Good Friday washed again a little. Am not strong enough to do a great deal</p> <p>Saturday, 11</p> <p>Fine in the morning but very stormy all the afternoon snowing, blowing and some rain. Rev Mr Jackson came to stay over Sunday. Sammy gone home. felt sorry to have him leave, he is so weak &amp; easily led into sin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Sunday, 12 1868</p> <p>Did not go to S.S got Mr Jackson to take my class. No Students came so Mr Jackson preached Good sermon. I walked up Hersey &amp; Jenny up in the afternoon</p> <p>Monday, 13</p> <p>A fine day. Mr Jackson left this morning. Mary came</p> <p>Tuesday, 14</p> <p>Rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Wednesday, 15 1868</p> <p>like Spring this morning not well pain in my teeth and face got cold yesterday some rain.</p> <p>Thursday, 16</p> <p>Very windy all day blew part of the roof off the barn. Not well face swollen and painful. Sewing</p> <p>Friday, 17</p> <p>Still windy. Dora It is a very windy Day we are house cleaning I am sick {obviously written in daughter Dora's handwriting}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Saturday, 18 1868</p> <p>Day fine. h</p> <p>Sunday, 19</p> <p>Attended S.S. large School lesson Good</p> <p>Monday, 20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Tuesday, 21 1868</p> <p>Took the carpet up in my room.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22</p> <p>House cleaning finished my room Clara sick</p> <p>Thursday, 23</p> <p>Clara sick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Friday, 24 1868</p> <p>Clara sick had the Dr to see her. Scarletina Cleaning house just as {illegible} can a little at a time.</p> <p>Saturday, 25</p> <p>Have finished all the rooms up stairs. day fine. Covenant meeting. Elder Patton came I walked home from Meeting</p> <p>Sunday, 26</p> <p>Clara better. I went to S.S. and staid thr- the sermon was finished. I walked home. Very tired Annual Meeting of S.S. Old officers reelected.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Monday, 27 1868</p> <p>Fine day. weather continuing cold &amp; dry Mary house cleaning I do not feel well.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28</p> <p>Day pleasant. Mr Young to tea Mifs Merihew called sewing some to-day</p> <p>Wednesday, 20</p> <p>Rain all day Sewing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thursday, 30 1868</p> <p>Making over my cloth dress. Millie and Mifs Merihew came in this afternoon. Millie Haid and Somers came in the evening for her</p> <p>May Friday, 1</p> <p>Sewing all day. finished my dress &amp; {illegible} rain in the evening</p> <p>Saturday, 2</p> <p>Very busy all the morning called in this afternoon at Mrs Merihews. Mrs Beamiss &amp; Mrs Lucas's cold and cloudy. Wrote to Emma</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday, 3 1868</p> <p>Cloudy morning It cleared up fine Attended S.S. Teachers appointed. Some trouble. I have my class of boys again. Am glad.</p> <p>Monday, 4</p> <p>A beautiful day warm and bright Took Emma out for the first time {illegible} and I went up to see Theresa.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5</p> <p>A very warm day the heat uncomfortable washing, standing &amp; ironing all day. Very tired at night Jasper went to Paris</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Wednesday, 6 1868</p> <p>A change in temperature quite cool again. Ironed all the morning cleaned the parlor in the afternoon. Newty to tea.</p> <p>Thursday, 7</p> <p>Real cold almost like winter again finished the parlor it looks nice &amp; clean expected {illegible}, she did not come. disapointed {sic}</p> <p>Friday, 8</p> <p>A little warmer. worked in garden some Lizzie Radford here. Clara taken sick in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday, 9 1868</p> <p>Clara very sick all day. Sent for the Dr at night. he was not at home. A Student cam. Mr McEwen</p> <p>Sunday, 10</p> <p>I did not go out at all. Clara too sick Dr came.</p> <p>Monday, 11</p> <p>Clara still seems very sick. Mifs Merihew called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday, 12 1868</p> <p>Pa and Ma went to Brantford. day pleasant. Lutie came on the morning train Clara some better nice presents for the children from Toledo.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13</p> <p>Rain without ceasing all day. cold and very gloomy. Clara not improving much.</p> <p>Thursday, 14</p> <p>Rain till towards evening then sun came out A few friends in in the evening to meet Lutie. Pleasant Evening. Music &amp; conversation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday, 15 1868</p> <p>Stilly rainy. Lutie went on the early train She is a fine girl have had a pleasant visit with her. Clara worse at night</p> <p>Saturday, 16</p> <p>Rain &amp; clouds all day. Clara better. Dr came. I have done no work this week.</p> <p>Sunday, 17</p> <p>Still cloudy. &amp; a little rain. Went to S.S. good attendance Prayer Meeting {illegible} afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday, 18 1868</p> <p>Sewing</p> <p>Tuesday, 19</p> <p>done no sewing to-day Ironing &amp;c</p> <p>Wednesday, 20</p> <p>Sewing all day. fixed a dress for Clara</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Thursday, 21 1868</p> <p>Sewing all day Fixed over Mother's black silk.</p> <p>Friday, 22</p> <p></p> <p>Saturday, 23</p> <p>Covenant Meeting I did not go.</p> <p>Elder Patton and Wallace here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday, 24 1868</p> <p>Very warm. Went to Sunday School. came home and took baby up to the Preaching. Clara not so well. a good congregation</p> <p>Monday, 25</p> <p>Queens birthday celebration to-day. A lot of children here all the morning. ball playing &amp;c. went for a ride in the afternoon. Wallace staid till evening. called at Mrs Landons &amp; Dr Benham's</p> <p>Tuesday, 26</p> <p>A busy day. Very warm. Sewing. Not very well Clara not well. She does not gain very fast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Wednesday, 27 1868</p> <p>Our Great Recognition Meeting day. 14 to dinner &amp; nearly as many to tea. I went to the meeting with baby. Very warm. &amp; very tiresome. {illegible} Good Meeting</p> <p>Thursday, 28</p> <p>Baby not well this morning. Out too much yesterday.</p> <p>Wrote to Lutie</p> <p>Friday, 29</p> <p>Sewing to-day. making a dress and sacque for Mother</p> <p>Weather very rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday, 30 1868</p> <p>Coloured a dress for myself. got a nice brown. Still rainy. starched &amp; Ironed. very busy all day. The weary week is ended</p> <p>Sunday, 31</p> <p>Cold &amp; cloudy. Went to Sunday School. full school. Good lesson. May good seed have been sown. Good Prayer Meeting. May Zion be prospered.</p> <p>June Monday, 1</p> <p>Snow rain. cleared up in afternoon. Cut out my brown dress. Mary gone. we are going to do alone a while. called at Mr Burns in Evening. Letter from Lutie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday, 2 1868</p> <p>A fine day. A letter from Emma. she is not well. Would like to go and see her. Very busy to-day sewed but little. Baby not very well yet. Ironed</p> <p>Wednesday, 3</p> <p>Quite cold and cloudy this morning.</p> <p>Thursday, 4</p> <p>Sewing on my dress</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Friday, 5 1868</p> <p>Rain. Cleaning &amp;c all day. Finished my brown dress.</p> <p>Saturday, 6</p> <p>Rain all day. We are having a great deal of stormy weather tis cold and wet unfavourable for Invalids Mr Campbell came</p> <p>Sunday, 7</p> <p>Day pleasant Mr Campbell preached Collection for Institute $5. Had baby at meeting. Quiet all the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday, 8 1868</p> <p>Washing day. Uncle Aunt Eakins Jenny &amp; Lena spent the day with us. Aunt sick and staid over night.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9</p> <p>Aunt went home Mother and I went up to Mr Ware's. took tea with them.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10</p> <p>Newton and I went to Woodstock. beautiful day. took dinner at Hellen's. pleasant day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 11 1868</span></h2> <p>Called 15 on Annie Merihew. She is very feeble. just waiting and willing to go. Like a weary child read to lie down and sleep.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12</span></h2> <p>Day warm Mother and Jasper gone to Scotland to attend the Association. I have been very busy. Emma troubles over</p> <p>Saturday, 13</p> <p>Very warm. Very busy and very tired. Mother and Jasper came home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday, 14 1868</p> <p>Very warm. Good S.S. 10 in my class.</p> <p>Annie Merihew died in the night. Walked home called there. Attended P.M.</p> <p>Monday, 15</p> <p>Not quite so warm today. Annie Merihew buried today. I staid at home. Wrote to Emma.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16</p> <p>Warm. washing day a woman to do it. cut out pants vest &amp; Bibs for baby. very tired.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday, 17 1868</p> <p>Very warm. 90 degrees fixing my brown dress worked hard to get it done, but failed</p> <p>Thursday, 18</p> <p>Very warm went to Brantford took Dora and baby up at 3 in morning a long day. took dinner and tea at Mr Snider's.</p> <p>Friday, 19</p> <p>Very warm till afternoon when we had a little shower which cooled the air. Ironed, and cleaned. Jasper &amp; Mother went to Canning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Saturday, 20 1868</p> <p>Quite cool. baking and cleaning. done some mending.</p> <p>So ends another week. one less</p> <p>Sunday, 21</p> <p>Good full S. S. No Preaching. rain all afternoon Quite cold</p> <p>Monday, 22</p> <p>Cool and pleasant sewing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday, 23 1868</p> <p>Washed. Pa &amp; Ma went to a picnic Mifs Merihew called cut a dress for Dora</p> <p>Wednesday, 24</p> <p>Finished Dora's dress. Ironed. very warm.</p> <p>Thursday, 25</p> <p>Finished a dress for Clara. Pa &amp; Ma spent this day from home. Clara with them. Millie called went to the School House in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Friday, 26 1868</p> <p>Very warm. cleaning all day</p> <p>Lutie came in the Evening.</p> <p>Saturday, 27</p> <p>Very warm went for a ride in afternoon. called at Cousin Lottie's, Mr Kipps. A musical evening Mr &amp; Mrs Flanagan here.</p> <p>Sunday, 28</p> <p>O! so warm and dusty went to S.S. 11 of my class present.</p> <p>Went to English church Princeton in afternoon took Lutie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday, 29 1868</p> <p>Weather now comfortable Lutie went home Went to School House in Evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30</p> <p>A very warm busy day. baking for this picnic. Washing day cleaning and all sorts Jane to help</p> <p>July Wednesday, 1</p> <p>Very warm. Picnic came off very pleasantly all went. Called to see one of my Schollars in this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Sunday, 5 1868</p> <p>Mr Fox preached a very {illegible} man.</p> <p>Monday, 6</p> <p>Dora It is a very warm day it is hot and dry we have not had rain for a long time. I am not going to school now. Dora. {obviously written by daughter Dora.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Wednesday, 8 1868</p> <p>Mrs Merihew and Lizzie spent this afternoon and took tea with us. A little cooler</p> <p>Thursday, 9</p> <p>A very busy day Jane washing cleaned the cellar</p> <p>Friday, 10</p> <p>Mother away vis this afternoon Clara went with her. trimmed a dress and {illegible} for Mother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Saturday, 11 1868</p> <p>O so warm Ironed all this forenoon. has almost made me sick.</p> <p>Sunday, 12</p> <p>Very very warm Good S.S. a new Schollar in my class staid to hear Mr Sherk</p> <p>Monday, 13</p> <p>O so hot.</p> <p>Orange celebration at Princeton. some of our folks went down in the forenoon. Sewing all day</p> <p>3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Tuesday, 14 1868</p> <p>Still extremely hot cant sleep night on account of the heat. Mercury 111 yesterday in the sun and so dry everything seems burning up</p> <p>Wednesday, 15</p> <p>So very warm</p> <p>Thursday, 16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Friday, 17 1868</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Saturday, 18</p> <p>Covenant Meeting went and took baby Good little Meeting</p> <p>Sunday, 19</p> <p>Full S.S. A nice cool breeze. Elder Patton preached. Good Sermon subject Exalt the Lord Communion.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Monday, 20 1868</p> <p>Very busy sewing</p> <p>Tuesday, 21</p> <p>Sewing. braiding a skirt for Clara.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22</p> <p>Mrs Griggs washed. Mr Mrs McLean &amp; daughter to tea. Newton very bad. Very warm. Such long continued &amp; intense heat has not been known for many years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Thursday, 23 1868</p> <p>Wrote to Nellie. Jasper Walter &amp; Dora got a fine lot of berries. Put up 13 lbs.</p> <p>Friday, 24</p> <p>Not as warm. quite comfortable. But so very dry. air full of smoke Pa and Ma went to Vandeburgh</p> <p>I busy at home</p> <p>Saturday, 25</p> <p>Very busy putting up cherries &amp; getting ready for Sunday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Sunday, 26 1868</p> <p>A cool morning Good S.S. but rather late. I came home and Mother went up to hear Mr Sherk</p> <p>Monday, 27</p> <p>Went to Mrs Ryder's in the afternoon took all the children staid to tea. Very dusty.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28</p> <p>Weather warm but comfortable busy baking do not get much sewing done</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Wednesday, 29 1868</p> <p>Nights quite cool and weather more comfortable. but extremely dry and smokey no wind to clear away the smoke &amp; fog. Mother up to Aunts all day</p> <p>Thursday, 30</p> <p>Mrs Wolverton spent the day with us. Dora went home with her will stay a week or more.</p> <p>Friday, 31</p> <p>Ironing and cleaning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Saturday, 1 1868</p> <p>Baking Churning and very busy but got through in nice time</p> <p>Sunday, 2</p> <p>A fine day. A Good School. Mr Landon preached. Mr &amp; Mrs Landon Mifs Carrier, Mr &amp; Mrs Hoose, Collie and a Mr Haynes to dinner.</p> <p>Monday, 3</p> <p>Nellie came. Charley with her. Attended Teacher's Meeting beautiful weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Tuesday, 4 1868</p> <p>Nice weather. Nellie and I went out in the afternoon. called on Mrs Rutherford. Theresa Lottie and Millie. home to tea</p> <p>Wednesday, 5</p> <p>A new woman to wash. have felt out of sorts to day. no energy several calls. have not got much work done</p> <p>Thursday, 6</p> <p>Warmer. busy as usual. Cutting out clothes for the children. Making an apron for Clara.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Friday, 7 1868</p> <p>Have decided to go home with Nellie in about three weeks will take Clara and Emma with me. Jasper &amp; Nellie went to Brantford</p> <p>Saturday, 8</p> <p>baking and very busy not much time to sew. Newton very bad. Poor boy he suffers very much.</p> <p>Sunday, 9</p> <p>Mrs Wolverton &amp; Ne{illegible} came and brought Dora in time for S.S. we all staid (except Jasper &amp; the children) to hear Mr Sherk. Good sermon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Monday, 10 1868</p> <p>So cool we have had a fire all day Cut out a wrapper for my self and fitted it have a lot of sewing to do be-fore I go away.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11</p> <p>It is raining beautifully this morning. O! how this thirsty earth rejoices.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12</p> <p>Milly Kipp spend the day here. Newton very sick.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Thursday, 13 1868</p> <p>Lottie and Mr Golding to dinner. Mrs {illegible} called. Nellie went home with Lottie. Alonzo to tea. Not much time for sewing.</p> <p>Friday, 14</p> <p>Warm. Sewed a little</p> <p>Saturday, 15</p> <p>Warm. I staid home the rest went to Covenant Meeting. Mr Burtch and Lottie to tea Nellie home. Am weary tonight. have been so very busy all the week. A little rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Sunday, 16 1868</p> <p>I attended Sunday School and came home before preaching Elder Patton &amp; son to dinner.</p> <p>Monday, 17 Cut out a lot of work and sewed some.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18</p> <p>A letter from Ma? Bigger. she cannot go with us to Toledo went to Woodstock today. very tired called at Mrs Cox's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Wednesday, 19 1868</p> <p>Warm, trying to cut but not getting much done. Mrs &amp; Miss Ware to tea</p> <p>Thursday, 20</p> <p>Warm and some rain. Grandpa and Cora went to Hamilton. A good day for sewing.</p> <p>Friday, 21</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Saturday, 22 1868</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Sunday, 23</p> <p></p> <p><br /> Monday, 24</p> <p>Cut out my silk dress Henrietta &amp; Ida Snider came. A number of calls. got my waist done.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Tuesday, 25 1868</p> <p>got my dress pretty well along. Nellie and Henrietta went to Mrs Landons. Emily Bigger's Wedding day.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26</p> <p></p> <p>Thursday, 27</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Friday, 28 1868</p> <p></p> <p>Saturday, 29</p> <p>Very busy all day. Made a white M{illegible} dress and cape for baby. Pa, Jasper and Newton went to Woodstock in afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday, 30</p> <p>A Good School. Felt sorry to say Good bye to my class. Mr Landon preached. an excellent sermon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Monday, 31 1868</p> <p>Such a busy day. Finished a number of little jobs of sewing. Mrs Kipp &amp; Layton to spend the afternoon and a lot of young folks in the evening to bid Nellie Good bye</p> <p>September Tuesday, 1</p> <p>Left for Toledo. Charley sick. Train late. missed the connection had to stay in Detroit all night Charley very sick. Clara &amp; Emma enjoyed the trip much</p> <p>Wednesday, 2</p> <p>Spent an almost sleepless night with Charley. Left for Toledo at 7. Met George at Wyandotte. arrived Safely found all well here. Charley is very sick</p> <p>{on bottom of page, vertically written:}</p> <p>Hack $1.00 Hotel 7.00 Annie 80cts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Thursday, 3 1868</p> <p>At home all day wrote to Jasper</p> <p>Friday, 4</p> <p>Down town in Morning rode out with Dr. Badman all went riding in afternoon a concert a night. So very tired.</p> <p>Saturday, 5</p> <p>At home all day. Emma troublesome. Clara very well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Sunday, 6 1868</p> <p>Attended Episcopal Church in Morning at home the rest of the day. Clara went with Nellie in afternoon.</p> <p>Monday, 7</p> <p>At home all day. finished an apron for Clara. Emma gave me some nice trimming for it. She went out with Nellie in afternoon</p> <p>Tuesday, 8</p> <p>Went down Town Emma &amp; I. rained we got wet. came home in a hack sewing on Emma's silk dress.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Wednesday, 9 1868</p> <p>Sewed some in the morning. Mrs Cribb and Mrs Egleson came. rainy</p> <p>Thursday, 10</p> <p>At home all day Several calls.</p> <p>Friday, 11</p> <p>A little rain. went out in the afternoon a ride on Street Cars and a walk am very tired.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Saturday, 12 1868</p> <p>At home all day finished up some jobs of sewing. A letter from Jasper &amp; Dora. Clara went out with Nellie</p> <p>Sunday, 13</p> <p>A nice day. attended Baptist Church with Nellie and staid during part of S.S. went to Episcopal Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday, 14</p> <p>A beautiful day cool and bright at home all day sewing on Emma's dress wrote to Jasper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Tuesday, 15 1868</p> <p>Sewing on Emm's dress Mrs Egleson went away.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16</p> <p></p> <p>Thursday, 17</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Friday, 18 1868</p> <p></p> <p>Saturday, 19</p> <p>Went down Town in afternoon with Emma called on Mrs West a Canadian Lady from Simcoe.</p> <p>Sunday, 20</p> <p>Rainy. Em went with me to Baptist Church, heard a very good sermon. Went to hear the large organ in the German Catholic Church in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Monday, 21 1868</p> <p>A nice day. cool like fall made several calls with Emma went to Theater with George Em &amp; Mrs Cribb in evening Saw Booth in "Hamlet" The first time ever at the theater wrote home</p> <p>Tuesday, 22</p> <p>Cloudy and like rain all day. Mrs Cribb, Lutie &amp; I went to the Fair in the afternoon. Saw many fine things. beautiful flowers and pictures &amp;c</p> <p>Wednesday, 23</p> <p>Emma Mrs Cribb, Nellie &amp; the children went to the Fair in the morning. George, Lutie and I in the afternoon saw the Cattle, Sheep pigs and some horses. Machinery and fine ladies work very tired at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Thursday, 24 1868</p> <p>Went with George to see a "Revenue Cutter" before dinner. Rained all the afternoon. Em Mrs Cribb Nellie &amp; George went to the Fair came home very wet.</p> <p>Friday, 25</p> <p>A letter from home do not feel very well My head &amp; eyes ache sewing on Nellie's dress. Wrote to Rachel.</p> <p>Saturday, 26</p> <p>cloudy and wet. Mrs Cribb goes home to-day Emma and I went to Mattinee saw Booth in "The Lady of Lyons".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Sunday, 27 1868</p> <p>Rainy. I took care of the babies all the rest went to church. Nellie &amp; I went to coloured S.S. in the afternoon. rained all this evening.</p> <p>Monday, 28</p> <p>A nicce day. went down town with Nellie in Morning. with Emma before dinner saw the Board of Trade rooms. called on Mrs Scott.</p> <p>Tusday, 29</p> <p>Up at 4 o'clock left at 6 for home. Met Mrs Packham before I got to Detroit got through at the river all right. Met Rachel and Aunt Amy in London. reached home in safety. All well. Thank God</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Wednesday, 30 1868</p> <p>Cold and Rainy today busy unpacking and getting settled. I wrote to Emma.</p> <p>October Thursday, 1</p> <p>Very busy baking and getting ready for company Had a S.S. Teacher's Social. The Teacher's present had tea. then studied the S.S. lesson.</p> <p>Friday, 2</p> <p>Cleaning to-day. dining room &amp; parlour. Made up P.O. {illegible} wrote to Nellie &amp; Lissa am very tired. Emma fretful.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Saturday, 3 1868</p> <p>Busy to-day cutting out some work and taking care of baby. Jasper went to Woodstock.</p> <p>Sunday, 4</p> <p>Cold, do not feel well went to S.S. Met 5 of my class. Good lesson came home. Attended prayer meeting. retired early.</p> <p>Monday, 5</p> <p>Not so cold to-day Jasper gone to the Woodstock Fair. Dora and Clara went to School. Emma better. Sewed a little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Tuesday, 6 1868</p> <p>Jasper came home from Woodstock Pa went to St. Catherines to attend the S.S. Convention sewed some</p> <p>Wednesday, 7</p> <p>Cold. Washing day Jasper gathering apples</p> <p>Thursday, 8</p> <p>Very cold. snowed a little. Jasper went to the Burford {?} Fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Friday, 9 1868</p> <p>All but baby &amp; I wen to the Drumbo Fair. Pa came home at night. Mrs Ward helped me part of the day.</p> <p>Saturday, 10</p> <p>Elder Patton came Covenant Meeting I went took baby. Pickled onions in the evening</p> <p>Sunday, 11</p> <p>Attended S.S. Elder Patton preached. Good sermon. took baby tired did not go to prayer meeting retired early</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Monday, 12 1868</p> <p></p> <p>Tuesday, 13</p> <p>Jasper &amp; I went to Brantford. rained nearly all day left Emma at home</p> <p>Wednesday, 14</p> <p>Pa &amp; Ma gone to Buffalo</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Thursday, 15 1868</p> <p>A very busy day {illegible} Am very tired</p> <p>Friday, 16</p> <p>Thrashing to-day Mrs Bastido to stay over night. Made baby a bonnet</p> <p>Saturday, 17</p> <p>A little snow. Mrs Bastido went home before dinner. letter from Herman Lissa is very sick</p> <p>4</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Sunday, 18 1868</p> <p>Cold &amp; cloudy, went to S.S. Walter staid to take care of Emma Miller took dinner with us. Attended P.M. Jasper met the children to sing</p> <p>Monday, 19</p> <p>Like rain, but only a little mist. Jasper gon to Teacher's Meeting. Letter from Nellie, Frank very sick</p> <p>Tuesday, 20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Wednesday, 21 1868</p> <p>Pa and Ma came home from Buffalo. rained all day. Walter and I working at apples Jasper out getting promises of provisions for a S.S. Social</p> <p>Tuesday, 22</p> <p>Pa out today canvassing for the Social very cold</p> <p>Friday, 23</p> <p>Coloured red, today very busy cleaning &amp;c Mrs Bastido &amp; Mrs McIntyre {illegible} in the afternoon. Some boys here in the evening to practice music.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Saturday, 24 1868</p> <p>Cold. Went to a committee meeting in the afternoon at the School House took Emma. Decided to have a S.S. Festival and made arrangements for the same</p> <p>Sunday, 25</p> <p>A rainy morning. Not many out to S.S. Mr Landon preached went up to sing in the afternoon. Went up to Mr. Beamer's in evening.</p> <p>Monday, 26</p> <p>Day pleasant. Newton and Mother went to Mr Millers to dinner. I cut a cloak for baby and got it partly made</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Tuesday, 27 1868</p> <p>A beautiful day Making soap. finished Emma's cloak</p> <p>Wednesday, 28</p> <p>Another fine day Mrs Griggs washed for us.</p> <p>Thursday, 29</p> <p>Still fine. Finished making soap. Attended a Committe meeting in the evening. Pa sick. Mrs Bastido to stay over night up late.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October 1868</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>Still fine weather Finished an apron for Ma and a dress. A fine moonlight night children in bed. Must do a little more work and go {illegible}</p> <p>Saturday 31</p> <p>Rain all day long {illegible} busy. baking and cleaning. Emma's baby Franky died at 1/2 past 3. a.m. this day.</p> <p>November Sunday 1</p> <p>Cold, attended S.S. {Maid} 15 hear Mr. Sherle {freach} went {life} to sing with the children in afternoon Jenny Martin came {orfr}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Monday, 2 1868</p> <p>Very busy. baking, packing &amp;c for Festival done some sewing</p> <p>Tuesday, 3</p> <p>Our S.S. Festival came off to-day. weather fine as could be crowded house many things to be glad for and some to deplore. got home in good time. Uncle John, Jenny and Elder Patton here.</p> <p>{on side written vertically} Franky is dead</p> <p>Wednesday, 4</p> <p>Rain before night Jasper away all day finishing up the Festival affair Works part of the day. Forra, Jenny &amp; Walter there. Only Newton Clara &amp; I to dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Thursday, 5 1868</p> <p>A rainy day. Dora and Jenny spent the afternoon at Mr Beamer's. Pa &amp; Uncle John away most of the day. Jasper away tonight to a Committee meeting settling up for the tea meeting affairs</p> <p>Friday, 6</p> <p>Very cold. Jasper, Dora Emma and I went to Port Burwell. took dinner at Tilsonburgh. arrived at Lissa's about 6 P.M. tired found Lissa up, but weak</p> <p>Saturday, 7</p> <p>Jasper, Herman &amp; the children went for a boat ride. I went out to {illegible} the town afternoon They went to Covenant Meeting I staid with Lissa some rain. Warmer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Sunday, 8 1868</p> <p>A rainy day went to church. heard Herman Communion. came home in the rain. I did not go out any more. rain all day Saw Mr Edwards.</p> <p>Monday, 9</p> <p>Rained all day increasingly.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10</p> <p>Rained all night &amp; part of the forenoon left after dinner. came to {illegible}. Scotts Ingersol. A long ride had a pleasant evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Wednesday, 11 1868</p> <p>Left Dr Scotts about 10 o'clock. came to Uncle Lathrop Green's to dinner. Gramma Green so pleased to see us. called a Wellington's got home before dark. vey cold</p> <p>Thursday, 12</p> <p>A busy day. attended Teacher's Meeting at Mr Barber's</p> <p>Friday, 13</p> <p>House cleaning. cleaned dining room a girl to help.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Saturday, 14 1868</p> <p>Cleaned the kitchen and done a multitude of other things too very tired.</p> <p>Sunday, 15</p> <p>Went to S.S. heard Mr Masters try to preach. attended prayer meeting read a little S.S. book in the evening.</p> <p>Monday, 16 Sewed to day. Mending &amp;c. Washing done. dining room white washed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Tuesday, 17 1868</p> <p>Cleaned ware-room and cellar rained all day cleaned the Parlor</p> <p>Wednesday, 18</p> <p>cleaned the store.</p> <p>Thursday, 19</p> <p>cleaned all up stairs. Attended Teacher's Meeting at Mr Beamer's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Friday, 20 1868</p> <p>So tired I hardly feel like moving at all. Put down Carpets. Wrote to Emma. letter from Nellie. Jasper went to Brantford.</p> <p>Saturday, 21</p> <p>A busy day</p> <p>Mr Smith came by train.</p> <p>Sunday, 22</p> <p>A fine day, but very windy. Attended S.S. full class. Mr Smith gave us a grand sermon. Mrs Bastido to dinner. attended prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Monday, 23 1868</p> <p>A lovely day. spent the day at Aunt Maria's my birth-day. I am 33 years old. Jasper &amp; Mother went to a Missionary Meeting at Princeton</p> <p>Tuesday, 24</p> <p>Another fine day. I do not feel well my eyes pain me</p> <p>Wednesday, 25</p> <p>Jasper's birth-day. 34. Had Gussie Hull &amp; Alice Rutherford to spend the night with Dora</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Thursday, 26 1868</p> <p>Dora's birth-day 9.years.</p> <p>Went to Mr Kipps in the evening to Teacher's Meeting a lovely night</p> <p>Friday, 27</p> <p>Attended Singing School at night beautiful weather</p> <p>Saturday, 28</p> <p>A very busy day am so tired. Mrs Bastido and Joseph to tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Sunday, 29 1868</p> <p>Walked to Sunday School nice day. Good lesson Attend Prayer Meeting</p> <p>Monday, 30</p> <p>A cold day</p> <p>Washing &amp;c done a lot of work</p> <p>December Tuesday, 1</p> <p>A letter from Emma Made Emma a {illegible} Walked to singing School in evening weather cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Wednesday, 2 1868</p> <p>Sewing. did not go to Singing School in evening.</p> <p>Thursday, 3</p> <p>Wm Kipp died this morning. Jasper was there all night I took tea at Mrs Merihew's Teacher's Meeting there</p> <p>Friday, 4</p> <p>Jasper went to Woodstock busy baking &amp;c Very stormy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Saturday, 5 1868</p> <p>Cold and chilly. I went to Covenant Meeting. Not many present. Mr Baldwin came by train.</p> <p>Sunday, 6</p> <p>A pleasant winter's day Mr Wm. Kipps Funeral Mr Baldwin preached a good sermon. "We all do fade as a leaf". A great many people present. Solemn day.</p> <p>Monday, 7</p> <p>Snowing all day. Not very cold. attended the Funeral of A Fredonburgh's child. Walked up rode home with Mr Nelms in a sleigh. Sewed some today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Tuesday, 8 1868</p> <p>Sewing all day</p> <p><br /> Wednesday, 9</p> <p>Very snowy. Dora at home. Emma not well. Made a sack for her. Went to Singing School</p> <p>Thursday, 10</p> <p>Very cold. Washing day. Very tired. retired early</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Friday, 11 1868</p> <p>A cold morning finished a pr of pillow cases. Attended Singing School in the evening. 4th Night.</p> <p>Saturday, 12</p> <p>Cold. A busy day cleaning, ironing, baking &amp;c. Mr. J. Laycock to tea. So ends the weary week.</p> <p>Sunday, 13</p> <p>Very cold but pleasant early in the day walked to Sunday School and staid to preaching. Very tired when I got home attended Prayer Meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Monday, 14 1868</p> <p>Snowed all day What nice sleighing we will have. wrote to Newty. done some sewing am tired as usual.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15</p> <p>A lovely Morning bright and not so cold how beautiful the out door world looks. the pure snow everywhere &amp; bright sun</p> <p>Wednesday, 16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Thursday, 17 1868</p> <p></p> <p>Friday, 18</p> <p></p> <p>Saturday, 19</p> <p>Went to Brantford very cold. A long cold ride. left Emma at home. got home about 7 o'clock</p> <p>Mr Baldwin here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Sunday, 20 1868</p> <p>Mr Baldwin preached Not very many out</p> <p>Monday, 21</p> <p>Making doll's for Santa Claus</p> <p>Tuesday, 22</p> <p>Making doll clothes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Wednesday, 23 1868</p> <p>Washing day. Attended Mrs Bastido's Examination. Pretty cold A very cold night</p> <p>Thursday, 24</p> <p>A very cold day. Jasper &amp; Newton went to Woodstock busy all day</p> <p>Friday, 25</p> <p>Christmas. cold. sleighing pretty good we went to Wolverton took Dora &amp; Emma had a pleasant day. All well there.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Saturday, 26 1868</p> <p>At home all day washed a little churned &amp;c</p> <p>Sunday, 27</p> <p>A pleasant day I went to S.S. came home &amp; Mother went to hear Mr Sherk. Attended Prayer Meeting</p> <p>Monday, 28</p> <p>Nice weather. Emma not well. Very restless nights. Knitting to-day. Pa &amp; Ma went to Mr Nelms. Teacher's Meeting there. I did not go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Tuesday, 29 1868</p> <p>A fine day. Not well wrote to Elder Patton Knitting to-day. went to Singing School a lovely night.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30</p> <p>Very pleasant winter weather. Not very cold. good sleighing</p> <p>Washing day. Not very well. tired.</p> <p>Thursday, 31</p> <p>A beautiful day. Took tea at Mrs McIntyre's Bell's birthday. expected company from Wolverton in the evening. they did not come. So we spent our New Years Eve alone.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>Ginger Snaps. - 1 Cup Sugar I cup lard &amp; butter. I cup molasses. Soda. Ginger &amp; spices. roll them. bake hard</p> <p>5. Hanks 7 Hose</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>1 doz White Wool</p> <p>Single White Wool</p> <p>1 yd. B. Cotton Flannel</p> <p>Fur</p> <p>Cloak for Dora Scharf. Gloves Garnet Braid. Buttons</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Accout, January</p> <pre> Received Paid </pre> <p>1 By P. O. allowance $1.50</p> <p>10 To Temperance 0.25</p> <p>14 Mending ring &amp;c 0.38</p> <p>20 Missionary 0.25</p> <pre> Cotton Flannel 1.88 </pre> <pre> Temperance 0.10 </pre> <pre> _______ </pre> <pre> 2.91 </pre> <pre> 1.50 </pre> <pre> _________ </pre> <pre> 1.41 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, February</p> <pre> Received Paid </pre> <pre> Forward 1.41 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, March.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. </pre> <pre> 1.41 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, April</p> <pre> Received. Paid. 1.41 </pre> <p>2 Book 0.25</p> <pre> Plants 1.66 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, May.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. 1.66 </pre> <p>Silk Dress 19.00 Baby's Bonnet 1.25</p> <pre> " Waist 0.75 </pre> <p>Corset Fronts 0.63</p> <pre> ______ </pre> <pre> 23.44 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, June.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. 23.44 </pre> <p>Demorest 0.25 Geography .45 Hat .56 Brush Lozo dont Slippers .75 Collection .55 18 Bonnet 2.50 Dress 7.75 Gloves 1.38 Hose 1.12 Braid .50 Embroidery .28 Mens Collers {?} 1.13 Brilliant .50</p> <pre> ________ </pre> <pre> 41.16 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, July.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. $41.16 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, August.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. 41.16 </pre> <p>Silk black Lace 1.50 Gloves .38 Merino . 63 Umbrella 3.75 Trimming 0.18 Velvet 1.25 Hat 7/- .88 Lozodont {?} .50 Corsets 6 pr .75 Trimming 2/5 .30 Buttons .50 Pattern .25 Triming &amp;c .20 Hat .25 Slippers .60 Shoes .63</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, September.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. </pre> <p>From Pa 27.00</p> <pre> " Ma 3.00 for Nellie " A. M 2.10 </pre> <p>My own 2.00 in Silver 3.29 Fare to Detroit 4.45</p> <pre> " to Toledo A.M. 2.10 </pre> <p>Fringe A.M. 2.50 Silk 5 Hat Fixed .40 Buttons .25 Braid buttons .75 Discount 4.30 Collars .60 {illegible}Detroit 4.40 Yarn .25 Hair .50 Hat 1.50 Discount 2.08 Ornaments 2.00 Basket .50 Book .35</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, October.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. </pre> <p>P.O a/c 0.64</p> <p>Flowers 1.23</p> <p>B. Shapes 0.50</p> <p>Embroidery 0.35</p> <p>Merino 0.75</p> <p>Shawls 0.80</p> <p>trimming Lace 0.75</p> <p>Merino 0.32</p> <p>Shoes Clara 0.88</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, November.</p> <pre> Received. Paid. </pre> <p>Festival 0.25</p> <p>Shoes Clara 0.88</p> <p>Merino 0.28</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account, December.</p> <pre> Received. 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The page is ripped on the left.} W 26 J. G. Goble Gobles Corners Ontario 1869 {On the bottom of the page is a math calculation} 1.50 2.25 1.50 5.25 {Blank Page} {Printed Page with a fancy border} THE CANADIAN Pocket DIARY FOR 1869. _______________________ TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST. {1869 calendar} �RATES OF POSTAGE ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE. Canada and P. Edward Island, if prepaid 3 cents, if unpaid 5 cents. United States, if prepaid 6 cts., if unpaid 10 cts. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian Packet, 12 1/2 cents {12.5 cents}. Do. do. by New York do., 15 cents. Newfoundland, 12 1/2 cents--must be prepaid. British Columbia and Vancouver's Island, 10 cts. must be prepaid. Red River, 6 cents--must be prepaid. ON NEWSPAPERS. Transient Newpapers, 2 cents each--must be prepaid. 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" $50 and over $25............... 2 " " $100 and over $50............. 3 " " each additional.................$100 3 " " " " fraction of $100 3 " On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate: For........................................$100 2 cents. " each additional.................$100 2 " " " " fraction of $100 2 " On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two : For......................................$100 1 cent. " each additional..............$100 1 " " " " fraction of $100 1 " Interest made payable at the maturity of any Bill, &c., shall be counted as part of the principal sum. Stamps must be cancelled at the time of affixing the same, by writing or stamping thereon the date. The stamps for Notes, &c, to be affixed by the maker or drawer; and in case of any Draft or Bill of Exchange drawn out of this Province, by acceptor or first indorser. LAW TERMS. Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. County Courts.- Sittings for the trials of issues in fact and assessments of damages commence on the Second Tuesday in March, June, September, and December. Assizes.- Court of Assize and Nisi Prius are held twice a year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between Trinity and Michealmas Terms, except the county of York and the City of Toronto, where there are held three in each year, those in the county commencing on Thursday next after the Municipal elections in January, the Second Monday in April, and the Second Monday in October In each year. The City Assizes at such times as the judges appoint. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August. BANK HOLIDAYS. Ontario.- New Year's Day; Ash Wednesday; Good Friday: Easter Monday; Queen's Birth Day; Christmas Day Quebec.- New Years Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St. Peter's; St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. {Printed Table of Eclipses Through 1869} {Printed Table of Moon Phases Through 1869} �Friday, January 1, 1869. A very cold, stormy, day. snow and wind God pity the poor and homeless. Wrote to Lissa and Emma. baby Emma not well. All the rest well this New Year's day. much to be Thankful for. R. G. Saturday, January 2, 1869. Drove to Princeton Stormed most of the day Elder Patten came by train Went to Covenant Meeting, had a proffitable Season I trust O that the Lord would pour out his Spirit amongst us. Amen. Attended Covenant Meeting. A good Meeting. some rain, and some snow. A letter from Father Sunday, January 3, 1869. Went To Sabbath S. the Resurection Elder Patten preached a large congregation A beautiful day A good Sabbath School Lesson 14 Chapter Exodus. Subject. When all other help fals. God will preserve his people. "Man's extremity is God's opportunity". Good sleighing. Monday, January 4, 1869. Went to Town Meeting, Thawing fast. Went Missionary collecting. out all day. did not succeed very well. took dinner at Mrs Ryder's. day warm and bright snow fast disapearing. Am tired. Tuesday, January 5, 1869. Grew cold towards night. Out again in the afternoon "Collecting" went North. did not go to singing School. Worked in the Shop had Singing School Wedndsday, January 6, 1869. Warm to-day. thawing Millie Kipp was married last night has gone to Minnesota We shall miss her very much. May she be very happy in her new home. I have been sewing to-day. R.G. �Went to Brantfod with the buggy took dinner at Mr. Landers, Went to Breathren Missionary Meeting J.G.G. Thursday, January 7, 1869. Went to teachers Meeting at Mr Riders. Received a letter from Nellie Attende Teacher's Meeting. no sleighing. A letter from Lissa they are very well. and comfortable. Emma not well a bad cough. Out collecting in the afternoon got 50 cts. Friday, January 8, 1869. Weather warm a real January thaw: Finished a shirt for Jasper. Had Singing School Saturday, January 9, 1869. Still warm. Sewing to-day. Received at letter from Mr Henderson Sunday, January 10, 1869. A nice day. Sabbath School unusually interesting. lesson the "Song of Moses". I staid to hear Mr. Sherk. Sammy Radford at School {Writer changes - Jasper?} Went to Sabbath School Lesson the Assension had an interesting lesson Monday. January 11, 1869. Sewed steadily all day. fixing over my Merino dress. Very tired. A practise in the Evening Jenny Martin, Dr Beamer M. Merihew & H. Miller here. {Writer changes - Jasper?} Worked in Shop Choir met here in the evening to practice fo Missionary meeting �Tuesday, January 12, 1869. A lovely day. I took Jenny home in the Morning. had a good little visit with Mr & Mrs Landon. Went to Singing School. walked. {Writer changes - Jasper?} Singing School. Eleven lessons given Answered Mr Hendersons letter Robert Goble & Son came last night Wednesday, January 13, 1869. Thawed some during the day, but real cold to night. We made a visit at Solon Eakins took Emma & Dora home at 9 oclock. Clara sick to-day. Thursday, January 14, 1869. {written vertically along left side} Pictures from Father Weather fine. roads good no sleighing but good Wheeling. Emma came. Went to Teacher's Meeting at Mrs Kipp's Have been very busy all day and am tired {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop Paid D. S. Beamer $4.00 for S.S. Papers and frame Friday, January 15, 1869. Weather continues fine. Mother and Emma went to Beachville. Have been busy all day {Jasper writing} Heffer died last night Went to Singing School Emma went with us 12 lesson Saturday, January 16, 1869. Made a cap for Clara. Mr Sherman came. Music in the evening {Jasper writing} {Teaming?} Somers Slipt down in the evening Sunday January 17, 1869. I did not go to S.S. Emma taught my class. attended Prayer Meeting Mrs Bastido to dinner and tea. �{Jasper writing} Went to S. S. the lesson was The Prodigal Son Monday, January 18, 1869. Washing day, busy at home. done up some mending and began a dress for Dora. {Jasper writing} Sister Emma & I went to Brantford. Tuesday, January 19th, 1869. Making Dora's dress Emma helping me George came. I went to Singing School. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop. George Milmine came Had S.S. Wednesday, January 20th, 1869. The girl did not come so I did not get much sewing done. Practse here in the evening Pa sick all day. {Jasper writing} Visiting with George Thursday, January 21st, 1869. George and Emma went away. Finished Dora's dress attended Teacher's Meeting {Jasper writing} Teachers meeting at D. S. Beamers Resolved that a collection be taken up twice a year in the S.S. for the Ont. S.S. Mission. Friday, January 22, 1869. A cold but pleasant day and beautiful night. Made a dress for baby went to Singing School All well {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop. Saturday, January 23, 1869. A beautiful day mending. Went to Robert Fawcetts in the afternoon. Emma walked a few steps today for the first. She is eleven months old. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop �Sunday, January 24, 1869. Cold but very pleasant went to S.S. Good lesson. subject. Manna and Sabbath day attended prayer Meeting. Not many out. {Jasper writing} Went to S.S. lesson Manna in the wilderness and S, day. Monday, January 25, 1869. A lovely day. very cold but so bright I drove to Mrs Landon's for Jenny. Had a practise in the evening. {Jasper writing} A Protracted Meeting began tonight in the Chapel. among the United Brethren. Commenced to make up work for the first this winter Tuesday, January 26, 1869 Another fine day roads fine as can be. Washing day. Mr & Mrs Helms to tea. Began a hood for myself. {Jasper writing} Worked in shop Had no S School went to Brethren Meeting in the evening Wednesday, January 27, 1869. Weather still fine, not quite so cold. Mrs. W. S. Miller here to dinner. Working on my hood. Babys cold better she begins to walk. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop wrote to Mr Perren Receved lettr from same wrote to H. Lloyd in the evening Sent $4.00 $2.00 for Mr Nelems of the Baptist Thursday, January 28, 1869. Another fine day what beautiful weather for January almost unheard of in Canada. A lovely moon light night. Went to Teacher's Meeting at Mr. Barker's. a very unpleasant meeting, disagreeament between the Supt and some of the Teacher's respecting the course of lessons. Friday, January 29, 1869. Warm. began to rain in the afternoon and rained all evening. Elder Patton came on the Eleven o'clock train Our Missionary Meeting considering the rain was a success. Collections $20.60. Speaking very good. Mr Perren, Mr Lobb, Elder Patton & Mr Sherk. �Saturday, January 30, 1869. I did not go to Covenant Meeting today. Jasper & Mother went. I finished my hood. Another week is among the things that have been Jasper went to Singing School. Sunday, January 31, 1869. A stormy day. Full S.S. and good attendance on the preaching. Elder Patton gave us a good sermon, subject, "Christ Crucified". Communion. {Jasper writing} Went to S.S. Lesson water brought out of the rock in the Wilderness. Monday, February 1, 1869. A pleasant day coold but bright. Mr Shaw to tea. Elder Patton came at night. Fixed over a dress for myself. Jasper went to Wood Stock so late getting home I began to be anxious lest something had happened him. {Jasper writing} Went to Woodstock attended School Convention TUESDAY FEBRUARY 2, 1869. O! what a stormy night! snow, cold & wind. Caroline Trennaman spent the day here. Jasper went to Brethren Meeting at the Chapel. {Jasper writing} Worked in shop 3 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1869 Sleighing again. It seems now like winter have been braiding on a night dress to-day cut out a dress for Mother. Went to Singing School with the Cutter . Cold. good school. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop went to Singing S. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 4, 1869. Very cold and windy Mr & Mrs Fitch made us a visit. Wrote to Father. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop went to Teachers Meeting at R.T.T. Eo. 7 present �FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1869. Wrote to Lissa {Jasper writing} A beautiful day worked in Shop Sent $5 to Mr Loy{?} $1. for Mr Eakins $1 for Mr Scott. and $3 for {Hive} 12 copies SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1869 Not very well. sewing. Did not go to Singing School. {Jasper writing} Worked in Shop Had School SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1869. Went to S.S. had a full class. good school. fine day & good sleighing. {Jasper writing} A beautiful day Went to S.S. Infant class Lesson the Heathen Gods Psa.115. Went to Breathren meeting Prayer meeting and went to Woodstock in the evening to hear Mr Bates MONDAY FEBRARY 8, 1869 Pa & Ma. away I am doing the house work taking care of children and not getting much else done. Jasper went so much yesterday he is sick today. R.G. {Jasper writing} Sick last night and today TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1869 Cold. Jasper and Pa went to Woodstock with the sleigh. I have been sewing this afternoon. Washing day. Jasper has got a "Diary" for himself so I must write this full. What a page to fill each day. A letter from Nellie she is coming home soon. Mrs Ware died yesterday at London WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1869. Weather warmer poor sleighing. Went to Singing School with the Cutter Meeting in the Chapel. very good School. I think this Class are getting on very well. Clara not well. Mrs Ware buried today in London �THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1869 A fine warm day. roads getting muddy cleaning all the forenoon sewed in the afternoon. Teacher's Meeting here most of the teacher's present. Agreeable meeting. Lesson 19 Exodus. We need a deeper work of grace among us. May the Lord revive us, and teach us by the Spirit. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1869. A lovely day. just like Spring all but the grass and flowers. Thawed fast. Nice weather for the poor who have but little fire. I have been busy baking, cleaning &c. We keep no help this winter but get on very well. only sometimes we get weary. better wear out than rust out Am tired tonight SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1869. A Spring-like day getting muddy Mrs Young called. I cut the children's hair Mr McLean called sewed a little helped Dora put to-gether a smashed up Engine a puzzle. Mr Williamson the Student came on the train. he has not been here before. Mrs Ryder called she has been visiting her Sunday School scholars. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1869. Such a stormy day rained hard all night went to S.S. through rain, hail, and wind about 50 present. roads bad. Jasper & Dora walked it was so heavy for the horse Mr Williamson preached he is a young man not yet in the Theological Class. done very well. will make a man by & by. not many out on account of the severe storm. No Prayer Meeting. had some music. So has passed another Sabbath day MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1869. The ground covered this morning with several inches of frozen snow so hard you can walk anywhere on the top of it. the storm seems over. not very cold, thawed some, and snowed some during the day. Mr Williamson left on the 11. train. I have been sewing to-day have been down to see Grandpa put on the mail this evening. I was tired sewing and feel better for going out. Must retire. Good Night TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1869. Colder today. sleighs running. Sewing. went to see Mrs Phalen a poor woman. sick and very poor. Took her some soup and Clara carried some apples. Thomas Stamp called. It is bed time �WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1869. Not very cold but stormy. snow. Jasper went to Elder Patton's for a load of straw. upset and did not get home until after 6 o'clock. consequently we were late at Singing School. very good School. have not sewed any today. Washing, churning &c THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1869. A nice morning colder than yesterday went to Teacher's Meeting at Mr Nelms a very good Meeting fine evening and good sleighing Jasper took up a sleigh load from our way. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1869. A nice day and lovely moon light night. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1869. Grandpa sick today day fine. Mary Radford out today Made a dress and sack for Emma. Tired. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1869. A very stormy day a good deal of snow fell. Went to S.S. good full class. Lesson the four first Commandments 20 Ch. Exodus staid to hear Mr Sherk preach. No prayer meeting on account of the severe storm. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1869. A beautiful winter's day. bright and not very cold. Washing day TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1869 A fearfully stormy day. very cold wind and snow more than we have had all winter before Dora could not go to School. I have had tooth ache most of the day. not pleasant companionship. feel nervous and weary to-night. Emma's birth-day she is one year old to-day WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1869. Still stormy a good deal of snow has fallen. Drifting some expected Nellie. she did not come. tooth-ache again to-day did not go to Singing School. finished a flannel shirt for Dora and cut out an apron for Clara and one for myself. A nice quiet evening. �THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1869 A fine day. the storm seems to be over Jasper has gone to Woodstock. Nellie came. I had a chill in the afternoon and was very sick all the evening Could not go to Teacher's Meeting. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1869. Has snowed a good deal today I was very sick all night and have not been able to do any thing to-day SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1869. A little better to-day. Elder Patton came. Covenant meeting I did not go A very cold day. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1869. Cold but pleasant good sleighing. I went to Sabbath School. hardly felt able to go, but think I am better for making the attempt nothing but my Class could have induced me to go. came home after S.S. Got dinner Mrs Bastedo came with theirs. attended Prayer Meeting. MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1869. Am not very strong today. but able to knit. Nice winter weather. Dora began music lessons to-day Nellie teaches her. Somers Kipp called in the evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1869. A fine day. We quilted a Comforter to-day. Elder Patton and Mr Ryder to tea Herkimer Miller spent the evening. had music. Wrote to Mr Kirby for Nellie. Wednesday, March 3, 1869 A lovely morning and continued so all day. Washing day. Consequently, very busy as usual. All but I went to Princeton for a drive. even Emma too went they called at Mrs Landon's I went to Singing School quite a number out School to go on yet ten more lessons. Thursday, March 4, 1869. A cold day. very cold at night. Quilting a comforter for Nellie. Looking over Sabbath School lesson. �Went to Teacher's Meeting at Mrs Merihew's Not many out. good Meeting Friday, March 5, 1869. A very cold day I went after Dora from School as was so very cold I was fearful that she would suffer. Emma feverish tonight. Train late Jasper has gone down to put on the {illegible} It is nine o'clock I am going to bed Good Night. Saturday, March 6, 1869. A cold blustering morning. which continued all day. A very stormy day. I done my week's mending this forenoon and this afternoon I have made the skirt of a print dress for myself. Am tired tonight. And feel somewhat weary of life's burdens. Sunday, march 7, 1896. Very cold but clear and bright. Attended Sunday School and stayed to hear Mr Sherk. Prayer Meeting in the dining room Monday, March 8, 1869. A very nice day weather moderated since yesterday. Mother and Nellie went to Aunt Maria's to spend the day. Washing day. so I was busy. Cut out the waist of my dress and fitted it. Tuesday, March 9, 1869. A lovely winter day bright and such fair sleighing. Jasper took us, Nellie, Clara, Emma & I down to Cousin Jenny Hersee's in the afternoon we had a fine ride. and a pleasant visit. Jennie's children are both sick Clara was disapointed in not having a play with Lena both she & Emma were very good. Wednesday, March 10, 1869. A very stormy day heavy snow storm and wind. trains behind time. Have been working at a rug to-day. It is hard work and I am very tired. Still I think I must do a little more this evening. Clara is not very well, both her & Emma are in bed. Jasper has gone to Singing School. So stormy neither Nellie nor I went Dora did not come home from School. �Thursday, March 11, 1869. Working on the rug all day. It is very hard work Went to Teacher's Meeting at Dr. Beamer's. walked up So much snow, the roads are very heavy. Rode up with Mr. Kipp and walked home. Friday, March 12, 1869. Clear in the morning but another snow storm before night. It snows about every day. Ma, Pa and Jasper went to Brantford Nellie & I put in a very busy day baking cleaning &c am so tired & lame I can hardly move. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1869. A pleasant day but cold. feel very tired from yesterdays work. finished the rug Jasper went. to Woodstock Mr Perren and Baldwin came down with him Mr Perren to preach & Mr Baldwin to make us a visit. spent a pleasant evening they are both good company SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 1869. Windy during the forenoon but fine in the evening. Took Emma to S.S. in the morn{ing} she was no trouble. Full Class. Good lesson Mr Perren addressed the School. all interested afterwards he preached an earnest good sermon Mr Perren went home with Mr Kipp. Mr Baldwin came with us he preached in the evening. I did not go A pleasant and i hope profitable day. MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1869. A pleasant winter's day. Washing, mending a little &c. Jasper & Nellie gone to Singing School Clara in bed. TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1869. Fine weather only cold Emma sick she had taken a severe cold I am afraid of inflamation. I did not sleep much last night with her. I do not get much else done but take care of her. Wrote to Lissa. �WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1869. Day fine but cold tis wonderful how the winter hangs on fine sleighing almost too much snow. Newty Miss Logan & Bogart came over & spent the day. Emma sick and altogether a busy day. I was very glad to see Newty and the young Ladies are both pleasant and good company. TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1869. Another lovely day Thawed a little. The night beautiful Emma very sick all day. applied mustard {topical treatment for inflammation} in the evening. Mrs Young, Merihew & Nesbet spent the afternoon with us a very good visit. We went to Mrs McIntyres to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. agreeable Meeting. I am so very tired to-night. What a blessing the quiet, holy, calm, restful night is FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1869. Emma has been much better to-day I finished a print dress to-day that I cut out two weeks ago to-day. made an apron for my self & cut out some for the children. A real stormy afternoon and evening. I went to Singing School. A letter from Lissa. Heman will be here April 11th nothing preventing. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1896. Another lovely winter's day is among the things that have been. thawed a good deal during the day but to-night it is cold and clear as a bell. have done some cleaning Looked over my Sunday School lesson and partly made an apron for Dora. SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1869. A lovely day. good sleighing very cold & very bright. Went to S.S. staid to hear Mr Sherk. Did not go to Prayer Meeting. Emma very fretful she is not as well as yesterday Read some took care of children and so ends another Holy day �MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1869. Last night a very cold night. Weather very cold for so late in the Season More moderate towards night grew very stormy another snow storm and wind. Jasper went to Singing School. So stormy I did not go Dora at home today Washing day. Grand Pa sick Emma cross. Put on a Rug worked some on it in the evening. TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1869. A beautiful day thawing fast. More Spring-like. Pa & Ma went to Woodstock Nellie & I worked on the Rug. Baby Emma still troublesome. Newton not well. Children all in bed asleep. A fine moon light night I must go down & do a little more to finish my day's work. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1869. Working all day on the Rug. A fine day good sleighing and pleasant weather. Pa and I went for a ride in the evening called at Mrs Landon's met Mrs Shenston & Mrs Hale there. I never saw a finer night. almost as light as day. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1869. A nice day and lovely moon light night. finished our rug. Nellie went away. I went to Teacher's Meeting at Mrs Nesbetts. Good Meeting. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1869. A Rainy Morning cleared up in the afternoon. Solon Eakins and wife called. busy cleaning &c finished an apron for Dora. Went to Singing School. Nellie came home with us. �SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1869. Thawing Elder Patton came. Mrs Ryder & Mrs Miller to dinner all went to Convenant Meeting more out than usual. and such a good meeting. Bless the Lord for it. I was glad I was there SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 1869. Very misty & dull & roads bad. Thawing very fast. the roads full of water. went with the sleigh. went to S.S.. Very agreeably disapointed so many more out than I expected. my class full. Good lesson. Elder Patton preached good congregation. Communion. No Prayer Meeting. Dora not able to go out. bad cold sore Throat. and cough MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1869. A rainy day Thawing very gradually the snow is slowly melting away. the winter is broken the icy chain is giving way before the breath of spring. Washing day. Did some mending & put on a rug. Very tired. Emma much better yesterday & to-day. TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1869. Emma seems not so well this morning. Emma sick all day and Nellie gone to bed. so I work alone at the rug tired WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1869. Nellie sick in bed and Emma still feverish and unwell I did not rest well with her last night We expected Cousin Solon & wife to spend the evening. they did not come. So we put ourselves in Company order for nothing I worked on the Rug all day. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1869. Emma & Nellie both better. Cold and chilly Teacher's Meeting was to have been here but the evening so cold and stormy no one but Mrs McIntyre came. I finished the rug it is a nice one and I am so very tired. It is hard work doing Them �FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1869. Weather cold and unpleasant feel very tired today. done the cleaning. and fixed a dress for Dora. and done some ironIng in the evening. A letter from Heman he cant come to preach for us next time I am so sorry. I suppose the Meeting for that day will have to be dropped Emma is not well. Nellie improving. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1869. A varied morning a little ago we had quite a snow storm for ten minutes; and now the sun shines & birds are singing. April has many moods. Changeful like human life. SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 1869. A very cold stormy day more like Dec than April. Snow and wind. We walked up to Sunday School Clara got tired and had to ride on papa's back. staid to hear Mr. Sherk and walked home just comfortably tired. attended prayer Meeting only a few out looked over my S.S. lesson after I got the children in bed. O Lord teach me to understand Thy Word. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1869. A nice morning but somewhat cloudy during the day. much warmer than yesterday. Still a cold wind. Washing Jane to wash Mrs Lybertus made a carpet for the dining room. Emma is very fretful she is not well. coughs at night and is restless. I went to Singing School good School. Late retiring. TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1869. A Spring like day getting quite muddy. Dora is going to School this week. Emma is better to-day have been house cleaning a little. helped Nellie this afternoon embroidering a pr of slippers with beads. Mrs. Merihew called. �WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1869. A pleasant day. Jasper sick and could not go to Woodstock Nellie went on the train I cleaned the dining room paint this afternoon. Mrs Lybertus white washed the walls put on another rug in the evening. Am weary and must retire, Good Night THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1869. { no entry.} FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1869. Nellie and I spent the afternoon at Mrs Merihew's took Emma up in the little carriage eat sugar at Mrs Beamer's In the evening home at 9 oclock Freddie Scott came with us. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1869. Worked hard at a rug all day succeeded in finishing it Mrs Underhay to tea Uncle John & Jacob came Freddy was sick all the forenoon went up to Mr. B.s after dinner. SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 1869. A pleasant day but cold wind and roads muddy we all went to Sunday School 12 in number a good lesson, and good prayer meeting in the afternoon. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1869. Father and Mother went to Woodstock by train. Uncle John and Jacob went away after dinner. Washing day. Bell washed and Jane cleaned the Kitchen a busy day. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1869. Housecleaning. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1869. Housecleaning. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1869. Cleaning & ironing Jane helps us. �FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1869. We have been busy all day. only just got through at train time. Lutie & Frank came. Nellie gave me a heavy plain gold ring it is beautiful Clara not well I sat with her a good while before she got to sleep. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1869. A pleasant day still keeps cold snow in places yet. I have been busy all day, baking some & finished the slippers for Nellie. she sick in the morning. Jasper, Frank, Nellie & Lutie took tea at Mrs. Landon's & spent the evening there. Alonzo came by train. SUNDAY, APRIL 18,1869. A cloudy chilly day and tonight it rains We all went to S.S. this morning visitors and all ten in number after dinner Newty came and he and Alonzo went home about 4 o'clock. I did not go to Prayer Meeting neither have I read much much & meditated less. So much company and baby very fretful. I fear I have not spent a very profitable Sabbath. MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1869. Frank went away and Nellie & Lutie went to Woodstock. A very warm day. Makes me feel very languid. Washed in the afternoon. I went to Singing School evening fine. A great storm last night. Thunder very heavy and much rain. TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1869. A Rainy day. I do not feel well It seems so very warm, not doing much today. The girls came home. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21,1869. {no entry.} �THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1869. Went to Mrs Anne Kipps in afternoon Teacher's Meeting there in the evening Making up a Report for Annual Meeting which was to have been next Sunday but was laid over till another week. cannot get th Reports ready sooner. A lovely night late when we got home. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1869. Clouds & sunshine contend for the mastery the grass begins to look green. The Spring is back-ward. busy cleaning &c a lovely moonlight night SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1869. Went to Covenant Meeting to day walked up. day pleasant. rain tonight. Elder Patton here. It is time I was in bed Good Night SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1869. A lovely day looks and feels Spring like I went to Sunday School no regular lesson ony four of my class present. Elder Patton preached Mr Mrs & Miss Vandecar came home with us to dinner so much after-dinner work to do it hardly seemed like Sunday felt very tired at night. Jasper went over to Cooly Pond House to help organize a S.S. Thurs. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1869. Another fine day feel very well. and Emma is better too she has one double tooth through. It takes most of the time to do the house-work I do not get much time to sew. Am re modeling my silk dresses. Making an underskirt of my grey silk and an over-dress of my black silk. with a basquin & hood. TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1869. Rained a little I sewed some got the hood to my suit done. The Last night of Jasper's Singing School. I did not go. Mr & Mrs Young to tea. �WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1869. A lovely day. worked in the garden all day. got very tired but the improvement made more than repays for Labour expended. Nature is no niggard {defined by Collins dictionary as a stingy or ungenerous person - originating from Old Norse "to be poor"}. Rain in the evening. no School Mr Murray buried to-day THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1869. Rainy Morning. quite cold. cleared up before noon. Sewed some finished my basquin. it looks nice and bright went to Teacher's Meeting at the School House a very pleasant Meeting Officers nominated for the ensuing year evyrthing agreeable late when we got home FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1869. A fine day. have felt so well. Washing & cleaning all day so tired I could hardly sit up in the evening SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1869. Rainy & cold. Mother sick. SUNDAY, MAY 2, 1869. A cold rainy morning Our Sabbath School Annual Meeting not many out. A quiet pleasant meeting all the old officers re-ellected. I walked home after school. No prayer Meeting MONDAY, MAY 3, 1869. Went to Woodstock Jasper, Clara, and I got medicine for Clara called at the Drs got some Verbena slips Called at Hellen's and at Mrs Bates. got some flower seeds. very tired a hard days work. Our new girl came today. Maggie Blair A cold day. �TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1869. a little warmer. Maggie sick and gone home. Jane came and finished washing. made a straw tick for the new bed stead, am very tired tonight. Lottie and Somers are here I am too tired to go down. wrote to Dr. Wm about the medicine must go down and get Emma and go to bed WEDNESAY, MAY 5, 1869. A pleasant day Jasper went to Brantford. Mrs Beamer's baby died this morning I went up this afternoon staid and helped make the shroud. Tis a sweet looking little thing in its marble stillness. "O who hath stood him o'er the dead Ee'r the first day of life hath fled The first dark day of nothingness The last of danger & distress. Before decay's effacing fingers Hath swept the lives where beauty lingers Hath marked the mild angelic air The beauty of repose thats there. {Poem edited/quoted from Lord Byron's "The Giaour"} THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1869. Cold wind. very cold and dry for this season made the over dress for my suit. I did not go to the funereal went to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. late getting home. A committee appoint to select lessons for the coming year. I am one FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1869. Lutie went this morning we miss her much made a pr of pillow ticks and the waist to my suit. Saturday, May 8, 1869. put in the sleeves made a belt and finished up the waist & sleeves done some mending. a fine day. Mr Mc{Ui}n and Hiram Green to tea Hiram went home on a late train. Have finished up my weeks work �Sunday, May 9, 1869. A fine day. A full Sabbath School everything arranged agreeably, the old teachers all re-elected Mother has the first Class. Received a Petition from some of my boys to teach them in the afternoon at the other School feel grateful to them went to the South School in afternoon a full house 100 present. So far a decided success. am very tired at night Monday, May 10, 1869. Not very well to-day Washing day. put in a few garden seeds Tuesday, May 11,1869. A warm day. Working on my grey silk skirt put one flounce on. Mrs Bastedo to tea The Committee to select the Sabbath School lessons met here. Mr. Levis, Mrs Bastedo Mrs McIntyre Jasper and myself. after ten before we got through agreeable consultation WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1869. Have not felt well to-day. up so late last night Jasper not well very warm. put in some seeds. Balsam, French pinks & Candy Tuft THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1869. Rainy. Pa and Ma away. finished my garden. all my seeds in. just in time for the rain. everything will grow now. Did not sew much today. Jasper sick went to Teacher's Meeting in the evening Walked up in the rain and then not enough present to do buisiness. felt vexed Meeting adjourned till next Thursday evening at School House �FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1869. Still rainy. how fast everything grows looks like another world. Not very well finished my suit am so glad it has been a long job but I think will look well making soap. Soap & salt and the cares of life. Jasper still unable to do any thing. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1869. Cloudy with now and then a little rain. Soap making, ironing, and very busy all this forenoon. went down to Mrs Landon's in the afternoon. Took Dora and Clara. got some flower roots. daisies, violets. and Petunias Set them out in the evening cold. after the children in bed and all through with my work looked over my S.S. Lesson SUNDAY, MAY 16, 1869. Rainy forenoon notwithstanding there was a good full school. 5 of my class present good lesson Jasper not able to go out in the morning he went to the Cooley Pond School in the afternoon. I did not go. MONDAY, MAY 17, 1869. Memoranda. Hat & trimming. Nellie my hat. See Dr. tell him about writing to Toledo. Pins mended. Price bibles. Went to Woodstock very cold. Took Clara saw Dr. Wm. got my hat also one for Nellie called at Mrs Fowler's and Henrietta's got home about 6 o'clock tired enough. TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1869. Not as cold as yesterday Washing day, all day I have to help Maggie with it. she is young have been very busy all day. am tired but have felt better to day than I have for a few days. Cloudy day but pleasant like rain tonight. Jasper getting better. Clara much better. Emma's teeth trouble her. I must go to bed. �WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1869. Cold for this time of year. Cut out pants for Walter Mrs Ward will make them cut a dress for Maggie & got it pretty well along I could get a good deal of sewing done if I could sit down to it and not do much else. but it tires me very much I always want to do so much in so short a time. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1869. Finished Maggie's dress it fits nicely. trimmed a hat for myself and made rosetts for my slippers. went to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. 10 present the Committee's report respecting a course of lessons was recieved nothing unpleasant occurred. A beautiful night bright moon light. FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1869. Still cold and cloudy cut a wrapping for Nellie and have got it more than half made Have worked very hard. My head, eyes, and shoulders rebel tonight SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1869. Finished Nellie's wrapper to-day more than I expected to do went to Covenant Meeting did not feel it as interesting Meeting as usual. so a busy week has ended. Elder Patton here. SUNDAY, MAY 23, 1869. A warm lovely day. went to Sabbath School Mother goes now too. My class all present. good lesson. May God bless my boys. Elder Patton preached. Communion more than usual present in the afternoon went to Cooley Pond School taught Mrs Bastedo's Class of young ladies good lesson. 135 present exceeds our most sanguine expectations. MONDAY, MAY 24, 1869. A great day to-day. Queen's birth-day. Quite a number of the children came in the morning brought their dinners had a picnic at noon in the afternoon many more came and before evening there was quite a gathering children a good many young people and a few old ones. games. running. jumping fire crackers, torpedoes and fun generally was the order of the day. we had a number to tea. buiscuits & pickles were suppiled to all the rest, and by ten oclock all had gone well pleased I think with the day. �TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1869. very warm, Washing day at it all day. tired but not suffering. began to wean Emma today she is 15 months old. went to bed with her Papa WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1869. Making a dress for Dora. Mrs Bastedo came in the evening. We made out a list of lessons for the S.S. worked at it till midnight. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1869. Rained in the evening I did not go to Teacher's Meeting., working at Emmas Dora's dress. made out two lesson lists. it makes a good deal of writing FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1869. Rained all day. finished Dora's dress & Cape. Made out some more Lesson Lists SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1869. A damp dull day. Cut out a dress for Dora got it partly made. finished writing out the lesson lists. looked over my Sabbath Lesson. SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1869. A fine warm morning attended S.S. My class all present except one. Good full School. We all except Dora came home. Mr Mosher's preached. went to S.S. in afternoon. rained all the time. I taught Mr McIrvine's class, 118 present. All are in bed but me. Little Emma is pretty well weaned and is trying to go to sleep sucking her thumb. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1869. A long busy washing day. Made the waist of Dora's dress was very tired at night. �TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1869. Mother, Jasper and I went to Brantford a comfortable day but such a long road. got Nellie's dresses. done very well got very tired WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1869. Am not very well fixed my bonnet. trimmed hats for Nellie, Dora & Clara. sewed on Dora's dress in the afternoon trimmed the Cape. THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1869. A nice day. Pa & Newton gone fishing Making a water proof for myself. Mrs Hale and Mrs Landon came to dinner. staid till towards evening. failed consequently to finish my water proof but tis always a pleasure to have Mrs Landon come. Jasper not well I did not go to Teacher's Meeting. Mr Sherk called. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1869. Rain to-day. Sewing all day. have the Machine up-stairs finished my water-proof all but button holes and got a pr of pants for Jasper nearly done am very tired Jasper sick not able to work. SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1869. Cloudy morning. Jasper, Nellie and Dora went to Woodstock in the afternoon. Mr Smith came home with them I cleaned my room in the morning. finished the Pants made a vest for Jasper wrote out two lesson lists and looked over the S. S. lesson. feel I have done a large day's work. am tired. SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1869. Cold but day fine went to S.S. 6 of my Class present. lesson 2 chapter Exodus Mr Smith came with us to dinner and in the afternoon we all except Granma and Newton went to the Cooley Pond School. Emma was real good. I taught Mrs Ryder's class. 130 present. Good School. Jasper took Mr Smith up to Mr Ware's. �MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1869. Washing day. got through in good time. Made the button holes in my water proof lengthened a dress for Clara. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1869. A busy day fixed a dress for Clara. made collars for Walter and one for myself. made two waists for Dora and cut a pattern for an over skirt for Dora. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1869. A nice day rather cool and windy very busy all the morning ironing & finishing up some pieces of sewing Jasper & Nellie went to Woodstock. Clara went to School. Mrs Landon came up about noon. in the afternoon we Mrs L. & I went to Mr Burns had a pleasant afternoon took tea with them. Mr Burns garden looks very nice. In the evening got my things ready for going away in the morning. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1869. A dark, damp, cloudy morning and some rain got ready to go to Townsend waited till about 8 'oclock on account of rain. rained a little after we started but about 10 o'clock cleared up. Jasper Nellie Clara and I Walter came as far as Scotland. stopped at Mr Merrits to dinner. 6 gentlemen from Woodstock on their way to the Association stopped also Got to Uncle John's about 5 o'clock safely but tired rained in the evening and O! so cold. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1869. Very cold for this time of year we need as much clothing as in winter almost. Have attended the meeting this morning heard Mr Bates preach a few of the letters read and now we are at a Mr. Clow's to dinner plenty of room and everything very clean, and lots to eat - - Attended the afternoon session Mr McLaurin spoke on "Foreign Missions". Dr Fyfe on "Red River Exploration" & Mr Lloyd about the papers. 101 dollars raised for Red River. Nearly $60 for Foreign Missions". SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1869. A very comfortable day attended the morning & afternoon Sessions of the Association. House very crowded all the time Dr Fyfe presented the claims of the Institute Raised in money and pledges over $200. �took dinner at Mr Clark's rained a little while after dinner. In the afternoon Mr Chesney preached. Mr Henderson presented the Church Edifice Society Collection $12.12. Waterford Association ends. Next year's meet at Springford. SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1869. A rainy Sabbath morning. waited till 9 oclock went to Waterford. was at the S.S. about an hour not very many children out. Mr Kershaw preached good sermon. Mr. Haviland spoke a little. Went to a Mr Parny's to dinner heard Mr Kershaw again in afternoon, went to Mr Robinson's to tea. Went to Mr Woodley's in the evening to have some music. rained. have so wished to be at home to day with my own class & children. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1869. Cold and cloudy left Uncle John's about 9 o'clock. took dinner at Mrs Scott's, Walter's Mother, a lone widow. got home about 5 o'clock very glad indeed. found all well. Emma glad to see her Mama & Clara. TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1869. Washing day. helped Maggie some. Made an apron for my self took up the Carpets up stairs. feel as if I must make up for the time spent in visiting. Rainy & cold. Mrs. Starr came on the evening train called a few minutes WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1869. A cold morning rained a little bit but cleared up before dinner. Newton and Nellie went to Woodstock. Cleaning house all day. very tired. wrote to Emma. THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1869. A lovely morning I hope we may have some fair weather now Sewed most of the day. attended Teacher's Meeting. �FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1869. Cleaning all the forenoon in the dining room Will Cooper came on the 11 o'clock train. had intended to have milk for dinner. but had to go to work & cook dinner he left on the West evening train. Did not sew much to-day. SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1869. A fine day. Had Maggie clean up her room as she goes home to-day and we do without her. finished the upper skirt of Dora's dress but failed to complete the dress entire. Elder Patton came. Went to Covenant Meeting not many out. Emma not well. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 1869. A rainy morning but cleared up for Sabbath School. 7 of my class present. Elder Patton preached an excellent sermon "Mary hath chosen that good path which shall never be taken from her". Communion went to the afternoon School. helped Mrs Ryder in her class. truly this has been a busy day. MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1869. Jane came to help us. Washing-day. I worked in the garden all the forenoon & washed all the afternoon. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1869. A nice day. quite cool. we got the ironing all done get along very well doing our own work. only will not get much sewing done. I finished Dora's suit it has been a good deal of work but looks well now it is done. Emma has a bad cough. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1869. Company to-day. Uncle James. & Solon's wife spent the afternoon and staid to tea. besides them Mr & Mrs Vandecar to tea, made a good deal of work. I done a little mending. weather almost too cool for comfort. We begin to think Emma is getting whooping cough. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1869. Still very cool. A long forenoon We got the work done up so early. made button holes in a night dress for Nellie. finished up my week's mending got ready to go out in the afternoon but a little rain prevented us. went to Teacher's Meeting 6. present. �FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1869. Cold this morning Jane did not come so I have had the cleaning to do. got on very well with it. only of course got pretty tired. made an apron too for Emma. the machine works very well. it is a great help. Mr Trott spent this evening. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1869. A rainy morning. Dora is so disapointed She and Bell were to visit Mrs Ryder to-day. They were to go one Saturday before, and it rained another time Mrs Ryder was away, and another time Bell was sick I wish they could go. About 11 o'clock I let them go. it rained a little continued raining all the day am afraid they will get wet. made an apron for Emma and got up the Sabbath School lesson rained hard in the evening SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1869. A very rainy day. Jasper Pa, Walter, & I walked to Sabbath School in the morning. but few out and not more at preaching. Went to S.S. in the afternoon 100 present. prety well for much a rainy day. I taught Mr McIrvine's class. Dora came home with us she got very wet yesterday and is not well. Mrs Bastedo came home with us. rained hard all the evening. MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1869. Still rainy this morning but looks as if it might clear up. Dora must stay from school till she is better. Emma coughed very hard last night. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1869. Still rainy. filled a pr of pillows and fixing feathers all the forenoon a miserable job sewed some in the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1869. A clear day. School examination Dora went to School Newton & Clara went up in the afternoon. I have been cleaning all day. expected a girl to help but she did not come. �THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1869. Dominion day Pa took the children to Princeton in the morning. All but Nellie & I went to a pic nic in the afternoon we put down carpets all day. very tired worked in garden a little in the evening FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1869. A busy day. put down the dining room carpet. Jane to help the house cleaning all done. Thanks be. SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1869. A rainy morning Frank came on the morning train as usual a busy day. SUNDAY, JULY 4, 1869. Warm and pleasant I attended morning School 5 of my class present. Came home before close of School. got dinner Dr called. left medicine for Emma. Pa appointed in my place to go to the Convention. went to afternoon School. 140 present. helped Mrs Ryder. Somers & Lottie came down in the eve Mrs Bastedo came in a little while. feel I have but poorly spent this Sabbath day. MONDAY, JULY 5, 1869. Warm and pleasant Washing day. Mary Campbell to help Emma's cough better Dora does not go to School on account of cough. TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1869. A fine day. Jasper & Mr Harley went in the buggy to Convention Pa, Ma, Mrs Bastedo and Mr McIntyre went by train. Frank went too. A busy morning getting them all ready quite a quiet house. we ironed and sewed a little. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1869. Warm. Do not feel well. Pa and Mrs Bastedo came on the evening train. Jasper came late at night. rained hard before he got home. THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1869. Not well to-day. Mother came on the evening train. �Gussie Hull here A rainy forenoon and rainy evening we have a great deal of rain I transplanted a few Balsams & Stock roses and pinks are fin now. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1869. {No Entry} SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1869. {No Entry} SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1869. A pleasant day. attended School in the morning. then Jasper & I came home brought the Melodeon to take over to the South School. Mr Parsons, Mrs Bastedo & Gussie to dinner. All went to afternoon School 120 present. I taught Mrs Ryder's class. MONDAY, JULY 12, 1869. A pleasant day. Mother Newton & Emma out to dinner. I done most of the housework and sewed some. TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1869. I washed to-day the girl disapointed us. I got very tired Dora helped me some WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1869. Warm weather. The first day in some time it has not rained. A letter from Lissa I do not feel very well. made a pr of pants for Grand Pa. Tired. THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1869. A very warm day Went to Wolverton to spend the day took all the children with me went with old Jess and the buggy. found Mrs Wolverton sick unable to do anything. Lizzie Da{w}son there to help Aunt Eliza came a little while. Saw an old Sabbath School scholar of mine and Miss Logan. home late it rained and delayed us two hours. The boys well. working in the hay. FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1869. Cleaning &c most of the day. Made a vest for Walter after 4 o'clock �SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1869. A busy day Elder Patton came. I did not go to Covenant Meeting. SUNDAY, JULY 18, 1869. A warm day. went to Morning School. 5 of my class present. feel much discouraged at times. there seems so little good effected. God forbid that the instruction they receive should only prove a "savour of death unto death". Elder Patton preached. Communion. went to afternoon School 125 present. I taught Mrs Bastedo's class. 20 young ladies we want more teachers. May the "Lord of the harvest send more labourers." MONDAY, JULY 19, 1869. A warm day but no very hot weather yet this season. no one to wash today so I got a nice lot of sewing done. Made a vest for Newton & done some other jobs of sewing left over from last week. Alice went home after tea. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1869. A rainy morning WEDNSDAY, JULY 21, 1869. {No Entry} THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1869. Nellie Dora & I went to Elder Patton's got a fine lot of Cherries. day pleasant good visit. they are all so kind. A fearful thunderstorm at night we drove very hard and just got home about two minutes before it rained very hard. The lightning and thunder was fearful. I was never out when it was so dreadful Nellie was much frightened I was too till I found she was afraid then I felt I must be calm and really was so God mercifully brought us safely Through. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1869. Working at fruit all day. Cherries, gooseberries, and black currants �SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1869. A warm day. heard last night Millie Kipp and her husband are in Woodstock. her poor fellow is almost dead with Consumption and Millie has brought him home to die Attended both Schools MONDAY, JULY 26, 1869. Put up some fruit today. Currants and raspberries. TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1869. A woman to wash. Nwton & Nellie went to Mr Vandecar's for cherries. got about a bushel. a busy day, as usual. WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1869. A rainy forenoon. bad weather for harvesting we pitted and put up about a bushel of cherries baking too. busy times in the afternoon Jasper and I went up to see Millie's husband. he was a raving maniac and poor Millie almost heart broken. tis a sad house may God in mercy comfort and support in affliction THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1869. A real cold day. had fire to sit by. The children cough a good deal. Put up Cherries & Raspberries to-day Wrote to Lissa and sent her some patterns. Sewed some for Nellie Dr Kneal quieter to-day FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1869. Pa & Ma went to Mr Radford's Clara went with them. We done a good deal of sewing. Making aprons. one for Dora two for Nellie one for Mother & one for my self they brought home a nice lot of cherries SATURDAY, JULY 31, 1869. A busy day putting up fruit again made an apron for Emma. �SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 1869. A fine day. attended morning school good attendance. Mr Landon preached. Sam Radford over. Jenny Martin to dinner. all went to afternoon School. 154 present. No lesson heard the report of the delegates who attended the Ingersol Convention. some good speeches. music, full house and upon the whole a very successful meeting May good come of it O so tired at night. the "spirit is willing but flesh weak" MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1869. Nellie & Newton went to Brantford. a busy day. baking, churning &c did not feel well. rain in the evening TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1869. began Nellie's green silk dress today wrote to Emma. a fine day. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1869. Working at Nellie's dress getting on very well. rainy a p{ity} for the crops. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1869. Went to Woodstock Pa, Jasper, Walter, Dora and I all but me went to the Show of Animals which they pronounced to be good. I had ten teeth extracted and did not feel like going so staid at Mrs Cots and rested. I am so glad my teeth are out I have dreaded it these two years. FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1869. My face painful today. finished Nellie's silk dress. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1869. Cut out a white dress for Nellie sewed some. disapointed in not going to Woodstock SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1869. A pleasant day pretty warm. attended Morning School, had a full class. lesson 5 Ch Romans. �heard Mr Sherk preach walked home. Sammy Radford over. attended afternoon School. a large class. full School. Lesson 12. Exodus. two important lessons to-day. MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1869. Went to Woodstock got my teeth they are not very comfortable. Sewed in the afternoon TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1869. A warm day Nellie went up and brought down Aunt & Lottie to spend the day. Newton very bad Pa sick. I finished Nellie's white alpacca dress all but the braid I am glad it is off my hands. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1869. A warm day no rain for a week. nice weather for farmers to get in their grain wrote to Alonzo. fixing over Nellie's Merino dress. Mrs Bastedo came down in the evening. Emma not well. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1869. A warm day. Worked in the garden all the forenoon. Ironed some after dinner. Sewed on Nellie's dress rest of the time. have not got it quite done. Emma not well today. Nellie went to Woodstock and took Clara. Mrs James Kipp's baby died this morning. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1869. Lutie came on the evening train. SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1869. {No Entry} �SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 1869. Attended Morning School. Elder Patton preached taught a class of young ladies in the afternoon MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1869. Began a traveling suit for Nellie TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1869. Working at the dress WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1869. Ironed all day THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1869. Emma came. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1869. worked on the dress. Not very well. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1869. Sewed steadily all day. very tired. SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 1869. Attended Morning School. good lesson heard Mr Sherk preach. went to Afternoon School taught part of Mrs Ryder's class. MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1869. Finished Nellie's traveling suit. it is very handsome. Went to Princeton called at Mrs Landon's Pa not well. Newton poorly. Telegraphed to Miss Anderson not to come TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1869. Went to Brantford Jasper, Emma. and I. took dinner at Mr Snider's. got about all the Things we wanted. Late home very warm. Jasper not well. �WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1869. A very warm day Have been very busy. fixed Nellie's black silk dress and a number of other little jobs. Dr Kneal died last night. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1869. Emma and Lester went to Woodstock took Clara & Charly I sewed on Nellie's traveling wrapper. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1869. Cleaned up the parlor. sewed a little. SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1869. Newty came over in the evening he preached in Wolverton in the morning. I was so surprized did not know he even contemplated such a Thing may God direct him Mr Landon preached this moring. good sermon. MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1869. Baking to-day. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1869. {No Entry} WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1869. Willie Lewis was buried to-day. I went up to the house in the morning took some flowers for the coffin. Frank came this morning. I was very busy baking all the afternoon and evening Jasper & Emma went to Woodstock �THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1869. Nellie's wedding day. weather delightful all the invited guests came and everything went off pleasantly 18 sat down to dinner. all went off pleasantly as a "Marriage will". Julia Anderson came on the morning train & Mr Kirby on the 11. Mr & Mrs Anderson left on the 5 o'clock train I was very tired at night FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1869. A dull day indeed a calm after the storm a quiet after the bustle and we all feel very stupid. Mother & Emma went up to Aunt Maria's. {Julia} went away MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1869. A lovely day. Mary sick went home. Emma Lutie and I. called on Jenny Hersey and Mrs Landon. Mr. Sherk to tea. Late before I got through with my work not ready for the Sabbath. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1869. A pleasant day attended morning Sabbath School and afternoon School MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1869. A very busy day we are all tired out washing, ironing, bak{in}g and cooking. Dora and Clara went to School. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1869. A rainy day. Emma Lutie and Charley went away, the house seems very lonely. Do not feel like setting myself at any work. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1869. Rain all day have ironed and cleaned some getting the rooms up stairs in order again THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1869. {No Entry} �FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1869. {No Entry} SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1869. Sick. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1869. Did not feel able to go to S.S. I went to preaching Elder Patton gave a good sermon. Went to afternoon School a large class. feel better for going out MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1869. Not very strong Mrs Lybertus to wash a very busy day & so tired at night I could hardly get up stairs. put. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1869. Cut up some fruit to-day ironed too WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1869. Putting up fruit all day Canned plums pickled plums and pears and preserved plums & pears. rained in afternoon Pa, Jasper, Newton and Walter to Woodstock Jasper & I drove to Mrs Landon's in the evening. a fine moonlight evening. The anniversary of our Wedding day. 11 years of married life quiet happy years THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1869. Warm weather cut and made a scarlet Merino sack for Clara. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1869. A warm day sewing a little a lovely night. �SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1869. A very warm day hardly has been a warmer this Summer. went to morning School good lesson. and attentive class. went to afternoon School. very tired. good attendance Mr McLean preached at 4 o'clock. Late when we got home. I was very tired. could not sleep. I's so much effort required on the Sabbath. - tis not a day of rest to me. so much real hard work MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1869. A very warm day. put up some fruit made crab apple marmalade. Was so very tired at night. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1869. A very busy day. putting up fruit and finished the ironing. In the evening I wrote to Nellie and Jasper wrote to Frank. Did not retire till late. A letter from Heman they will be here Thursday also one from John Thomas a good earnest Christian letter. May he be kept in the narrow way. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1869. A nice day. we are having delightful weather cleaned up my room in the morning. after dinner got ready. got Clara from School. on my way went up to Aunt's. made a call. took them some fruit. came back to Mr Kipp's. spent the afternoon and took tea with Millie. Called at Mrs Rutherford's got home about dark. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1869. Pa Jasper and Dora went to the Fair at London Cloudy and like rain during most of the forenoon but cleared up by noon and the sun shone beautifully. Such a lot of people here to dinner. Heman, Lissa two of their girls, Mr & Mrs Rustling and a little boy came about 11 oclock. I was just cleaning the Kitchen in a little while old Mr & Mrs Fitch came. 9 in all after dinner we had a visit and some music They went away about 3.oclock. A real good old-fashioned visit FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1869. A fine day. Made a winter hat for myself SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1869. Dora, Emma and I went to Wolverton called at Alonzo's took Ida and Eva and went to Aunt Eliza's to dinner. rained when it ceased raining we all went to Alonzo's staid a little while & I started for home. �rained nearly all the way brought Ida with me. got home a little after 5 o'clock. Mrs Wolverton away. Mrs Bogart there. did not see Newty. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1869. A cloudy, cold day. very good Morning School Our School this Summer has not been as full as last season. I am afraid the interest is declining a little O! for a time of "refreshing from the presence of the Lord." Mr Landon preached a good instructive sermon all here to dinner and all went to the afternoon School a very interesting School. Mr Landon spoke very nicely on the lesson. I think all were interested May good come of it. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1869. O so cold this morning Lissa, Heman, Emma, Newty & Miss Bogart came in the forenoon all to dinner a busy day. had not much time to visit with any of Them. Newty & Lissa B. went away about 3. Afterwards I trimmed Ida's & Eva's hats. we had tea and got ready for the evening Meeting Heman preached quite a number out very good sermon. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1869. Cold. Mr & Mrs Rustling came. helped fix a dress for Lissa a good warm cloth dress for traveling. Jasper gave each of her children a nice bible and I gave Lissa some little clothes for her little Clara. they went away after dinner I feel very sad at parting with Lissa my only sister. May the Lord direct them and be precious to them in their new home in Kansas. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1869. A fine day a little warmer. went up to Aunt Maria's to help Lottie with her dresses a little cut out and fitt{ed} too she is making up her bridal outfit. took Emma with me Pa went to Woodstock THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1869. A warm day getting quite warm again Washing day. very busy got considerable of the ironing done. put up some plums. feel very tired Newton very bad. Dora and Clara both at School. Emma dreadfully mischievous �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1869. A beautiful day. I made a hat for Dora. it does not suit me. Made up the P.6, accounts in the afternoon and cleaned the kitchen in the evening. how the days come & go. busy days. happy days. sad days. quiet days and unquiet days quickly come and as quickly go. What is the record They leave? By & by, twill be last days, and then the "Judgement day" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1869. To And Including TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1869 {No Entries} WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1869. A pleasant Autumn day cool but bright The trees are putting on their richest, dress shaded of all colours all blended in one harmonious whole, how beautiful it all is. Took Dora and Emma with me, and went to make calls. took dinner at Mrs Ryder's. called at Mr R, Thomas, Burns & Ollivers, had a pleasant day. & got home in very good time. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1869. A lovely day. warm and bright. No one could want a finer day Drumbo Fair. we all went but Gran ma, Dora and Emma. Called and got Mr & Mrs Landon and Jenny. A great many people there but I did not think the Show as good as it usually has been. saw most of the friends I was anxious to see got home in good time and not so tired as some times I am SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1869. A nice Morning but cold and rainy in the evening I did not go to Covenant Meeting but was very busy indeed at home. Elder Patton and Lottie to dinner. I was very tired at night but sat up an hour to look over my Sabbath lessons. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1869. A pleasant Sabbath day we have had very favourable weather this summer for our Sabbath work. God has smiled upon us in that respect I had a good lesson in the morning. full attentive Class. Elder Patton preached. Mr & Mrs Vandecar & 3 children came home with us. A full house in the afternoon and excellent School �MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1869. {No Entry} TUESDAY, OCTOBBER 12, 1869. A bright morning but cold. Little Allie Taunton here went to Mr Thyne's Picnic in the after noon O! so cold was glad when I got home. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1869. Cold a heavy frost Last night. Granpa & Gran ma went away to Woodstock I had a nice quiet busy day. Newton kept store. Jasper, Walter & Dora gathered apples and Clara Emma and I kept house. I ironed and fixed Dora's blue dress. Walter's uncle came will stay over night. I am very tired. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1869. A rainy Morning. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1869. to and including SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1869 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1869. Jasper went for the Dr this morning for Newton he is very sick. TUESDAY, OCTOBBER 19, 1869. Newton still very bad. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1869. {No Entry} THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1869. Jasper went to Woodstock to attend the Convention Meeting tonight. I should like to have gone but could not leave Newton is so sick & the children to take care of. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1869. A busy day cleaning &c Newton still very sick �Jasper got home about midnight last night Elder Patton came with him & leaves on the train this morning. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1869. A rainy day. Clara threatened with croup have kept her in all day. finished Clara's scarlet Merino suit looked over my Sabbath School lessons. Newton better SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1869. A very cold day. Clara not able to go out cried because she could not go to Sunday School I had a good lesson Sammy Radford at School he walked 8 or 9 miles to attend the School. May he gain a blessing. Mr Landon preached O such an earnest practical sermon. wish there had been more to hear it. {Licy?} & Jenny came home with us and went to the South School. good interesting School. O may a blessing follow each one. MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1869. A cold freezing quite hard Have done a good days work to-day. done considerable mending and wrote to Emma & Lissa. feel tired but satisfied with my day's work. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1869. A very stormy day. cold and snowy Dora went to School I did not feel well during the forenoon head ache Ironed in the evening. Alonzo came on the evening train will stay over night A letter from Silas Towl. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1869. Lotties' wedding day Pa & Ma went. Elder Patton came. Mr Hunts man to dinner wrote to Silas Towl in the evening. Alonzo went home this morning. Mrs Miller called THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1869. Attended Teacher's Meeting at the School House only five present. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1869. Made a dress for Dora to-day. sewed very steadily. it fits nicely. am very tired. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1869. Cleaning, baking &c. Spent most of the afternoon in getting up my Sabbath School lessons. I feel I could spend profitably much more time, the {feild} expands & enlarges wonderfully. Truly God's word is a rich mine if we would find the treasures we must dig for them. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1869. A cold day roads wet & rough. Pa sick A good morning School My Class full. Lesson the "year of Jubilee" a good lesson. Clara and I walked home after School got dinner. A full School in the afternoon. the last lesson the School closes next Sunday. May it not have been in vain. I was very tired at night. glad to get the children to bed and rest a little. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1869. A lovely morning The sun shines and it is much warmer. began a skirt for Clara got it nearly done. toothache in the evening went to bed early. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1869. A fine day hope we may have some nice weather now. My tooth {bad} in the morning. kept Dora g home from School to help us. Mrs Landon and Miss Susie Birtch spent the day with us we had a pleasant visit. Jasper took them home after tea. I finished Clara's skirt this evening. It is almost ten o'clock I am the last one up. Must go now to rest. Good night. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1869. A lovely day. I went to Woodstock with Grandpa. took dinner at Hellen's. Called at Dr. Scott's done a little shopping. The roads bad. a long ride home. found Mattie Biggar here. she came on the 11, oclock train. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1869. Another fine day, warm and bright. I got up very early this morning and did as much as I could before Mattie & I walked down to Mrs Landon's. we spent a very pleasant day there, and walked home again not very tired. Martha is such good company. had a little music this evening. It is raining quite hard. The children are all asleep. I must retire too. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1869. "Remember, Remember the fifth of November Tis gunpowder treason & plot I see no good reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot." {Gunpowder Plot, England 1605} SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1869. Thrashers to-day SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1869. The Cooley Pond Sundy School closed to-day, a great, good meeting house crowded, after the opening report &. Jasper was requested to vacate the chair. Elder Patton chairman. A flattering speech from Mr Harly accompanied the presentation of a beautiful book to Jasper & I. Then another speech and a book to Mrs Bastedo. also one to Jenny Martin. several speeches followed although it was late when the Meeting closed so interesting had been the exercises no one seemed tired. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1869. They finished thrashing to-day. a disagreeable job well finished. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1869. {No Entry} WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1869. Rachels Smith's baby died to-day. A little boy about 2 years old he fell in a pail of hot water was dreadfully burned lived about 8 hours and died. I helped dress the burns he never rallied from the shock just sank away. I was there most of the day. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1869. {No Entry} FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1869. The funereal I did not go. Elder Patton came. �SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1869. Not very well. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1869. I staid at home all day. A quarterly Meeting and no Sabbath School. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1869. A nice day. pretty cold very cold weather for the season. a great may apples frozen the the trees turnips and carrots frozen in the ground. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1869. Jasper and I went to Brantford. started at half past five. Chilly going down. pleasant during the day began to storm when we got to Paris coming home and snowed & blew dreadfully all the way home. fortunately the storm came from the east so we did not suffer very much. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1869. A very stormy day snow and wind all day. Walter has gone. he goes to live with his Grand Mother. Jasper took him to Drumbo where he took the train have been cutting out to-day must begin to sew to- morrow in earnest. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1869. I have made a sack for Clara to-day am very well pleased with it. am very tired. my head aches. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1869. have been working at Dora's Water proof to-day. have it all done but button holes. Uncle John Jacob and Dora came. It has snowed without ceasing all day. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1869. finished Dora's water proof. all except Gramma Newton Emma and I went to Woodstock for a sligh ride A very busy day. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1869. {No Entry} �MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1869. {No Entry} TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1869. My birth-day I am 34. how fast we are growing old. Uncle John's went home. good sleighing washing day Dr Wm Scott called WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1869. {No Entry} THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1869. Jasper's birth day he is 35. Mary Jane and Lottie spend the evening with us FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1869. Nellie came on the Morning train, brought presents for the children they are so delighted. a set of toy dishes for Dora and dolls for Clara and Emma. Dora's birth day she is ten years old. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1869. Mother Jasper Nellie and Clara went up to Aunts to tea I wrote to Emma SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1869. A lovely winter's day. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1869. A busy day washed ripped my merino dress to make over made Sour Kraut �TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1869. Rain all day Made fried cakes done some cleaning sewed in the afternoon on my Merino dress, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1869. The thaw over finished my Merino dress very tired sewing is hard work for me a letter from Emma they are not coming now. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1869. Cold today. sewing all day on Mother's dress and fitting Clara's FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1869. A nice wintery day the sleighing lasts well with so little snow. finished Mother's dress. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1869. Very stormy. Went to Covenant Meeting Elder Patton Came. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1869. Cold. Nellie spent the day at Mrs Landons Mother and I drove down in the evening for her. I finished a dress for Clara. A fine day. attended S.S. and then Elder Patton preached Went to the Cooley Pond to sing in the afternoon and to Mr Ryder's to Teacher's Meeting at Night. MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1869. A beautiful day just finishing up my washing when Mr & Mrs Secord Miss Laycock Mrs Brown & Mary Secord came. about 11 oclock. in the evening Somers, Milly, and Mrs Bastedo came. we had a large tea table party have been almost too tired to visit a cold night. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1869. Nellie spent the day at Mrs Landon's Mother and I drove down for her in the evening I finished a dress for Clara. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1869. A nice day. Nellie and Millie went Missionary Collecting to-day they did well I began a suit for Emma to-day cut out dress and sack and got the dress nearly done. H. Miller Came out in the evening. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1869. Very steady winter weather. sleighing tolerable. not much snow but it does not thaw. I am very busy too busy to even write in my diary Christmas is coming so soon and I want to get my sewing done before then. to-day we have quilted a Comforter for Nellie. Jasper is up to David Beamer's making up School accounts tonight all are in bed but me I must go too. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1869. Another day has passed away. I have been busy as usual. Made a sack for Emma and this evening have done a good deal of cleaning. am not very tired either feel thankful it is so. rained a little last night and seems warmer to night. I am afraid we will lose our sleighing. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1869. Rainy and Misty Millie came on the 11 train. we quilted all the afternoon and evening and got the quilt done thanks to Millie's help. I swept and cleaned up in the evening. Another busy week has ended. we have decided to let Clara go home with Nellie shall be very busy so got her ready. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1869. Went to School this morning with the waggon Millie and Nellie did not go. rainy. heard Mr Sherk. preach Somers came in the afternoon for Millie Nellie went with them Newton bad. I walked up to Teacher's Meeting in the evening. got my feet wet. good meeting. very tired when I got home �MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1869. Washing day. killed pigs. I went up to Mr Kipp's after Nellie and cleaned the kitchen in the evening. very tired. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1869. Jasper Nellie and I went to Brantford very cold going down done very well in getting what we wanted. found George, Emma and Charly here when we got home, they came on the evening train such a house full. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1869. Rain all day long very dismal out but comfortable & cheery in. Made a dress for Clara Newton very bad THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1869. I have just done all I could this day. getting Clara ready. sewed till after Eleven we drove to Princeton in the afternoon I did not like to take the time but my head ached so badly I thought maybe I could work all the better when I came back and so it proved. A letter from Newton FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1869. {Dora writing} It is a nice day not very cold our sleighing is all gone the waggons are running. Auntie went home and Aunt Emma and Uncle George and Charlie Clara went home with Auntie we are very lonesome without her the house seems dull without her. Dora {Roseltha writing} It is very quiet since all have gone we shall miss Clara but it will be quieter here for Newton now he is so bad and suffers so much from noise May The Lord Keep her. A letter from Lissa SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1869. A very busy day cold and icy cleaning baking & sewing got it all done although very tired Emma is very well and good natured only so very mischivous Elder Patton came in the evening. �SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1869. A cold day but pleasant we were so busy all day had no time to feel cold. Very good School in the morning. Elder Patton preached a good sermon went to the Cooley Pond to sing in the afternoon and Teacher's Meeting at Mr PhilipThomas large attendance and good Meeting. we all had tea there. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1869. Very cold. washing all day. very tired. Elder Patton and Mr Ryder to tea. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1869. Cold and very stormy in the afternoon and evening. Emma sick all last night I did not get much rest and feel quite unstrung to-day. made a garnet velvet bonnet for myself. met in Committe at Mrs McIntyre's to select Sabbath School lessons WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1869. A rainy day very dark & gloomy Emma still sick. done up considerable mending. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1869. Emma very sick all day. did not get much sewing done. weather cold and very icy. no sleighing yet. FRIDAY, DDECEMBER 24, 1869. A bright morning Emma still very sick SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1869. Jasper Dora and I went to Wolverton Emma a little better and Mother urged me to go. a lovely day and wheeling fine we had a pleasant day only anxious about Emma. SUNDAY, DDECEMBER 26, 1869. Emma worse Jasper went for the Dr before S.S. I did not go to School. went up to the practise in the afternoon. Dr came while we were away left medicine for her. a beautiful day. I did not go to Teacher's Meeting. Emma very troublesome �MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1869. Washing day. very busy all day coloured Jasper's coat wrote to Nellie TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1869. Emma some better went North Missionary collecting in the afternoon. got $1. Wrote to Lissa WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1869. Sewing to-day wrote to father unwell. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1869. Sewing. Staid with Mrs McIntyre most of the night. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1869. For Nellie {written vertically along left side, beside "ribbon," "Linen," and "Towels"} 4 1/2 Lace 85 3.82 85 {2/4?} at. 35. 2.97 .27 5 yds Fringe 5/- 3.13 Silk 1 1/2 1.13 Buttons 25 �ribbon 33 Linen 65 Towels 90. 1 do 50. 1.40 " 80. Hoops 1.80 white trimming 0.87 Binding 15 Belt 15 0 30 blk gymp 2.60 {HPS or 1 & ?} Buttons 86 8 Linen 2/- Braid 60. 2.60 Buttons MEMORANDA. 15 yds. $16. White's {written above line} Alpaca8/_ Creen $18. Parkers plain green $16 �MEMORANDA. Spring Goods. wanted 2 pr stockings for Dora Hat. sack & parasol Stockings for Emma blue dress. Merino or delaine. Frilling. Hats coloured Boots & slippers for my self and slippers for Dora. Marseilles for an apron. blue sash for Dora and black for myself 2yds elastic Linen back satin crape for bonnet. Hair nett. MEMORANDA of Singing School Jan 15th 12 Lessons given 19 13 " " 22 14 " " 30 15 " " Feb 3rd 16 " " 6 17 �CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY. Received Paid $ cts 1 Shoes for Dora 1 50 2 Received for Bark 25 00 6. Making our Furs 3 00 11 Sold a cow 20 00 12 Messenger " 38 16 Sold " " 38 " - 18 Merino & Braid 1 31 18 Suit of clothes 25 00 Received for Teaching SS 15 00 19 Sold Sheap 3 50 24 Missionary 0 25 29 " 1 50 �" 55 "Hive" 42 Temple Choir __ __ 2 25 63. 88 36 16 36 16 27 72 CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY. Received Paid. Forward 27 72 24 Aprons 1 33 " 50 Cotton 1/- 26 39 13 yarn 20 Bible Society " 50 1 33 �CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH. _________________________________________________________________________ Received Paid Forward 26 39 6 Print Dress 2 18 1 50 24 21 Aprons " 50 Hair Nett 18 2 18 Cash Account, April ________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 24 21 Cotton 6/- 1 45 75 �22 75 {Menistinel?} Education 70 1 45 Cash Account, May __________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 3 Forward $22 75 bed tick 1 50 Shoes 2 85 Veil 4/- 50 Hat Flowers 1 40 Flower seeds 40 Hair cut 13 Jewelry 1 00 �Gave Lutie to get hair done 5 00 Seeds 05 Pins mended 20 Hat done over 38 Rubber 13 13 54 9 21 Cash Account, June _________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 9 21 Parasol 1 25 Stockings 1 10 Crape and flowers 50 �buttons & silk 0 32 5 Silk 1/6 0 18 Water proof 6 25 Trimming 25 Elastic 06 11 Missions 0 35 Hair $1 more 1 00 11 26 9 21 2 05 �Cash Account, July _____________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 2 05 15 Apron for Emma 30 Braid 1/- 13 Soap 25 Ribbon 80 3 53 Cash Account, August. __________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 3 53 5 ballance on shoes 0 30 �Hanks 13 Hose 8 Nett 6 Shoes Emma 75 Hat 25 Dentrist Dentistry 7 50 Embroidery 18 Buttons 13 $12 91 Cash Account, September. {No Entries} Cash Account, October. {No Entries} �Cash Account, November. _____________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. 12 91 Shoes 5 25 Cotton flannel 63 Stiching 15 Bazaar 10 Blk Alpacca 6 30 Cloth 0 69 Fringe 1 62 Merino 2 70 Mitts 1/- ribbon 3/- 0 50 Sack 2 00 Waterproof 3 25 �flowers 0 13 shoes 0 69 Buttons 0 25 Scarf 0 30 Cash Account, December. _____________________________________________________________________________ Received. Paid. Furs Clara 4 50 Gloves 50 Hose 70 Embroidery 63 Ribbon 88 Hat 1 00 Shapes. 15. 20. 35 �Emory 15. feather 5 20 plates 18 print 50 ribbon 13 Several random calculations. 5.60 + .70 = 6.30 and 25. 15 / 1.25. 25/ 75 4½ White 1.40 6.30 {Brown} 8.40 Silk 17.50 32.20 Lining .56 Hose .96 6 yds 19 1.19 5 14 .73 �35.64 {written vertically along left side} For Nellie cotton 3.75 Bonnet 2.75 Cape 2.30 44.44 Flower straner .70 .50 .25 45.89 {difficult page to read} Grey powder Hose for Clara 3 gr gray powder {?gr} Soda �3 gr grey powder Contains 1 {gr} Calom {random columns of calculations} {Back cover} For more information  on Roseltha Goble, 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 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front cover of Roseltha Wolverton Diary. The binding appears to be torn at the top, very worn on the spine.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover is not written upon. Some discoloration and signs of wear. The first page of Roseltha Wolverton's diary. The first several pages afterwards on the binding are ripped out. There are two dots bearing resemblance to quotation marks in the upper right corner of the page.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Approximately first seven pages have been ripped out. }</p> <p>Record of some events in connection with the Goble family</p> <p>1895</p> <p>July 16 1895 Emma L. Goble was Married to Rev. S. Seldon. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Seldon left for Denver, Colorado</p> <p>Aug 1 1895 W. L. Goble died :3 funeral service held.</p> <p>Aug 13 J.G. Goble and wife left home for Lakeville Conn. returned Aug. 31st</p> <p>Dec. 4 1895 Dona Goble left home for Atlanta. Geo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{First entry written horizontally at the top of the page.}</p> <p>During the winter of 1896 the homestead at Gobles was sold to J.O. Troller and a farm in East Zorra was brough - &amp; paid for J.G. Goble and son Fred went to the farm in May. Mrs. J.G. Goble went about the last of June and the whole family moved in Aug. after Grandma's death</p> <p>Mar 12 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble took to her bed sick Circle meeting at Mrs. J.G. Gobles Also a Bee drawing logs &amp;c up the new farm.</p> <p>Ap. 1. Dora came home having visited in Atlanta and gone from there to let Texas</p> <p>The Trollers moved in the last weeks in March and the Goble family moved into the Vichert house then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2> <p>First weeks in April 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble carried over in her bed.</p> <p>Aug 16 Mrs. W.L. Goble died on Sabbath evening Aug. 16</p> <p>" 18 Funeral service conducted by Rev. C. Cook</p> <p>P. Milmine . W.J. Goble : Frank Goble, and Fred Goble, the grandsons were the bearers.</p> <p>19 P. Milmine came to the farm, all the family except Dora had dinner together.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2> <p>July 17 Ground broken for the new house.</p> <p>Frank Goble left for Texas</p> <p>Dec. 18 Moved into new house. cold and stormy, high wind</p> <p>25 A Quiet restful day at home. no company Good turkey.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>Jan.1. George Parker and family ate dinner and spent the day with the Goble family. Mild weather, carried in the evening.</p> <p>" 29 Frank broke his arm in Marshall Texas, was in the shop and got his arm caught in a belt.</p> <p>Mar 22 Will left for Stouffville where he entered into business, market building insurance Agencies &amp;c.</p> <p>Apr 27 Aunt Eliza Dawson died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>May 29 Clara Sale came home Weather cool. need a fire.</p> <p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p> <p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p> <p>9th Baptist Association held</p> <p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p> <p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p> <p>12 Mrs Cowie went home after spending a few days here and took little Bill Wolverton with her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>May 29 Clara Sale come from weather cool. need a fire.</p> <p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p> <p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p> <p>9th Baptist association held</p> <p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p> <p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p> <p>12 Mrs Courier went home after spending a few days home and works little Wolverton with her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Several pages have been ripped from the binding before this entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>July 1 Will came home for a visit</p> <p>Aug 25 Geo. and Clara left for Connecticut</p> <p>Sep 3 Minnie Bach came</p> <p>Sep 30 Charley Milmines marriage</p> <p>Oct 4 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural College</p> <p>5 Frank went to Toronto to attend McMaster University</p> <p>Nov 25 Frank came for Thanks-giving. Rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>Nov. 29 Frank returned to Toronto {"to" is added above Toronto - most likely missed the word when originally writing}</p> <p>Dec. 22 Frank came home from Toronto &amp; Fred from Guelph</p> <p>20 Emma's baby was born (Harold Goble Seldon){"(Harold Goble Seldon)" is written below the entry}</p> <p>25 A quiet restful Xmas day In the evening The Hatch's called selighing quite good .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Jan 4 Frank returned to Toronto.</p> <p>" 11 Mr. Mrs. &amp; Miss Dowling and Mrs. Landon &amp; Lucy spent the day with us. Papa went for them and Fred took them all home in the evening. sleighing</p> <p>" 18 Went to a birthday gathering Mrs. Bates 86 years old</p> <p>17 Fred returned to Guelph.</p> <p>20 Mr &amp; Mrs. Kent, Mrs &amp; Mrs. Weir and Mr. Waltes Karn had supper with us and spent the evening . A Rainy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Feb. 10 Mr &amp; Mrs Hry Parker drove up. Had tea with us. Very, very cold</p> <p>12 Mr &amp; Mrs Nelms drove up. Took dinner with us Mr. Parkes &amp; Henry called</p> <p>14 Mrs &amp; Mrs. Will Parker spent the afternoon and took tea</p> <p>21 Drove out to Town a heavy fall of all of snow. stormy called at Mrs. Landon's found her ill in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Feb 22 The Misses Walton, Ms Lockhart &amp; Ms Goodger spent the evening here</p> <p>23 Emma's birthday. Papa went to Gobles</p> <p>24 Papa returned. Mr Nehus staid over night.</p> <p>28 The Gobles S. S. came over for a sleigh ride and visit Three large loads, 60 in all. Games, music and Lunch a very pleasant afternoon.</p> <p>Mar 2 Mr &amp; Mrs. Gobles took tea here</p> <p>3 Mr Thos.Muri, his son John and son-in-law R.L. Costen called ----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Mar 12 Will and Frank came home. Rainy, muddy, warm</p> <p>" 13 No one went to church Water several feet deep in some of the low roads</p> <p>14 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>16 Will returned to Stouffville</p> <p>19 J. Cowie called, returned and staid over night</p> <p>20 Bright and warm . Muddy Warm since the month came in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Ap 2 Fred came home, not well.</p> <p>11 Fred returned to Guelph</p> <p>May 6 Church meeting at Gobles</p> <p>10 Dora went to Toronto to attend the Womans Missionary Convention</p> <p>11 Little Harold Goble Seldon "went to sleep." aged 4m. 22d.</p> <p>16 Dora and Frank came home Mrs. Sale Sen. come with them.</p> <p>19 Mrs. Sale returned to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>May 18 J.G. Goble went to Hamilton to attend Baptist Convention</p> <p>20 Returned</p> <p>27 Emma came. Left Denver The evening of the 24th</p> <p>June 15 Ms. S.S. Bates and Jenny McLaurins spent the afternoon</p> <p>19 Attended a Circle meeting at Mrs. Bucks , Gobles</p> <p>9 N. Wolverton &amp; family came from Texas</p> <p>15 Left for Lindsay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>July 1 Will came home in the evening</p> <p>2 Fred came home from Guelph. arrived about midnight .</p> <p>4 Will returned to Stouffville</p> <p>5 Harold left for Muskoka .</p> <p>10 Dora , Emma, Frank and Fred drove down to Gobles to Church .</p> <p>11 Fair hay weather .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>July 14 Mrs. Reid and daughter came from Toledo</p> <p>23 Mrs. Reid &amp; child left</p> <p>22 Frank left on a Bicycling trip .</p> <p>Aug 6 Edwin Seldon Emma's husband came</p> <p>12 Edwin &amp; Emma left for Grimsly Parks</p> <p>27 Emma returned and</p> <p>29 Edwin came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Aug. 30 The Seldon's left for Denver reaching there Sep. 2nd</p> <p>Sep. 10 Frank went to Toronto &amp; on to Stouffville for Sunday returning to Toronto 13th</p> <p>12 Dora and Miss Davidson went to Villa Nova, they wheeled there, returning the 16th It is 40 miles from here.</p> <p>28 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural college</p> <p>30 Mrs. G.R. Welsh and brothers took dinner with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Oct. 24 Went to attend anniversary service in the Gobles Church Staid over night at Mr. S. Kipp's</p> <p>25 Called at Mrs. Jas. Kipps, Mr G. Parker's. Mrs Gage, had dinner at Mrs. Lehy's. Called on the Trotters or Trollers &amp; Mrs.Shoultz. Went to see lunch {Lathrop?} Green. Called at Mrs. Hull's. Had tea at Mrs. Jas. Kipps drove home in the evening. A warm moonlight night.</p> <p>26 First snow fall</p> <p>27 Mrs. J.L. Bates and Mrs Thompson look tea &amp; spent the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>28 Attended a little entertainment given by Mr &amp; Mrs Flelcher at the Refuge</p> <p>Nov. 3 Ethel Topping buried today</p> <p>" 23 Will, Frank and Fred all came home for Thanksgiving</p> <p>24 Thanksgiving Day. All the boys home to dinner. In the afternoon attended meeting at the Church</p> <p>26 Boys all home for the evening Mrs. Clark, daughter and niece spent the evening with us. Jolly time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Nov. 27 A beautiful bright cold day. All except Will went to Oxford St. Church. Frank left on an evening train for Toronto.</p> <p>28 Will and Fred both left Will for Stouffville, and Fred for Guelph .</p> <p>30 Mr &amp; Mrs. Chane for tea and spent the evening - Snowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Dec. 4 A snow storm began which lasted off and on a whole week almost constant winds. Very little travel on this road</p> <p>9 Newton Wolverton came, train two hours late on account of snow</p> <p>11 N.W. preached at 1ast Church, went with big sleigh &amp; farm horses some slipped at Oxford St. others went on to 1st Ch. Good sermon Miss.Hatch came home with us from Oxford St. The men had to shovel out the road in places. Moutains of snow. Went to Oxford St. in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Dec 12 N. Wolverton left for Lindsay</p> <p>23 Frank and Fred came. Xmas tree at Oxford St</p> <p>26 Mr &amp; Mrs. Roberts and children took xmas dinner with us. Pleasant day.</p> <p>30 A fagot party in the evening guests - Misses Hatch B. Hatch Mr McNeal. Bert Wilson &amp; sisrer W. McLay &amp; sisters Miss Boyd Mr. &amp; Mrs. Clark. May {Timpany?} Jenny McLaurin. Rev. Mr McKay A pleasant evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Jan 1 Cold. Sleighing poor. We all except Papa who was sick attended Church at Oxford ST. spent the evening at home.</p> <p>2 Weather pleasant. Dora, Frank and Fred attend a party at Dr McLay's</p> <p>3 Frank left for Toronto and Fred for Guelph</p> <p>4 Rained all day.</p> <p>5 Cold. drove to town in buggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Jan 18 Dora left for New York on a visit to the Milimines. Weather pleasant. No sleighing.</p> <p>20 We went down to Ms Nelms' returning on Saturday. very stormy</p> <p>24 Dora to Thamesford to attend the County S.S. Convention weather fine. Meeting great</p> <p>26 Returned home. stormy in afternoon</p> <p>{Small pen marks bottom left hand of the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb 4 Mrs. John Bates died 87 years old.</p> <p>5 Attended memorial service for Mrs. Bates at 1st Church.</p> <p>6 Attended funeral of Mrs. Bates from Mrs. J.L. Baker residence on Princess St.</p> <p>9 very cold</p> <p>10 Very cold 15 below zero at C.{P. - written above C., in darker ink}R Station in the morning water pump frozen in lavatory. Uncle Lathrop Green died at Princeton about 8 o'clock in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>11 Still very cold. Mr Werner the plumber here all day fixing water pipes. Jasper drove to Princeton in the evening, did not get word Uncles' death until about 4 o'clock P.M.</p> <p>12 Jasper got home from Beachville about noon having come to Woodstock by train late in the evening from Princeton and drove to Beachville early in the morning. after dinner {this word was added later, with an arrow below "dinner"} and drove to Princeton, very cold. 16 below in the morning. Staid over night at Mrs. Swartz. very comfortable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb. 13 A funeral service at the house at 9 o'clock AM. after which the all that remainded here of Uncle Lathrop Green was taken to Ingersol for burial, 22 miles Jasper drove to Ingersol . I remainded with AuntKatie.</p> <p>14 I came home by train. 19 1/2 below zero last night at the College Cistern pump frozen. weather moderating today. In the afternoon Edward Wolf came, took tea and spent the evening with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb. 19 Sunday attended a Memorial Service for Uncle Lathrop at the Gobles Church. Took dinner at J.A. Kipp's. fine day.</p> <p>Mar 11 Geo. Sale came. spent the day, going to Toronto in the evening.</p> <p>14 Returned in the evening</p> <p>15 N. Wolverton came, left in the evening for Toronto</p> <p>16 Geo. Sale left in the morning for Detriot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Ap. 1 Will came. Walked out from town. Came from Stouffville the evening before.</p> <p>2 Easter Sunday, cold, snow and wind. Drove out to S.S. in the afternoon. Will left for Toronto on an evening train.</p> <p>17 Fred came home from Guelph. not very well</p> <p>25 Nelly Hatch "fell on sleep."</p> <p>May 5 Harold Wolverton came for a visit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>May 1 Fred went to Mr Nelms' to work</p> <p>24 Fred home for the day</p> <p>25 Will home for a few hours</p> <p>28 N. Wolverton came, left for Wolverton Monday morning 29th</p> <p>June 7 Emma &amp; Ted came I went to Ass. at Mr. Elgin</p> <p>14 Frank came from Toronto</p> <p>15 Will up fron Stouffville on business. returned same day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>17 Frank left early in morning for Toronto and boat in afternoon {this entry was written in a smaller font, above another entry}</p> <p>17 Fred came, late at night</p> <p>19 he went to Guelph</p> <p>19 Mrs. D.K. Clark and mrs Stewart to tea</p> <p>20 Rev. R.R. McKay to tea .</p> <p>Aug 4 Dora came home from Connecticut</p> <p>18 Clara came home from Atlanta</p> <p>18 Will came home from Stouffville</p> <p>23 Will left for Stouffville and Fred came home from Mr. Nelms'</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Aug 23 Annie Hatch was married we all went over to speed them away.</p> <p>26 Frank came home in the evening</p> <p>Sep 4 Dora left for New York and on to Lakeview Conn.</p> <p>6 Clara left for Toronto where she intends remaining a week and then go South.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Sep 15 {15 was originally written as 14 and then corrected} Went to Villa Nova , drove there. Took dinner at Princeton at Mr Vicherts. Reached home John Gobles about 8 o'clock in the evening. quite cool.</p> <p>16 Uncle John and Aunt Emily celebrated their "Golden Wedding" A large company assembled to do them honor. Weather beautiful.</p> <p>17 Attended Church at Villa Nova</p> <p>18 Returned home. Took dinner at Mr Cook's, Scotland {Scotland is heavily bolded} reached home about 8 o'clock</p> <p>20 Fred's 21st birthday. Cloudy by not cold. $40000 comes to Fred today in Wolverton {Milling?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>8 o'clock {or Stock?}and notes. John Vichert married today at</p> <p>Sep 20 Plattsville</p> <p>26 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>Oct 2 Fred went to Guelph</p> <p>18 Frank came home from Toronto</p> <p>19 Thanksgiving . Meeting at Church</p> <p>22 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>Nov 2 George Milmine and Jo Parsons came from New York has a pleasant visit with them</p> <p>4 They left for New York in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Nov 25 Fred and his room-mate came from Guelph Rev. Mr Webb here</p> <p>27 Fred, Mr McIntyre and Mr Wedd left on morning train.</p> <p>28 Mr &amp; Mrs J.A. Kiepp to dinner Geo. Sale came in evening .</p> <p>29 Mrs. DK. Clark to dinner a pleasant day</p> <p>30 Geo. Sale left for Toronto on morning train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Dec 1 Planted a tree for Dora's birth day which was Nov. 26 "Salsibura "Maiden hair fern"</p> <p>22 Franka and Fred both came home</p> <p>25 A pleasant day at home Em &amp; Ted, Frank and Fred a merry time hunting presents after breakfast In the afternoon part of the family went out to the Hatches</p> <p>26 Fred returned to Guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1900</span></h2> <p>Jan 3 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>19 Entertained the choir and young people of Oxford St. Church. about 50 present music , games , &amp; refreshments spent a very pleasant evening Mr G.R. Welch came up from Toronto</p> <p>21 Mr Welch preaches morning and evening at Oxford St.</p> <p>22 Mr Welch returned to Toronto A bright moderately cold day no sleighing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Jan 25 Mr. &amp; Mr. Ges Parker spent the evening with us. Wrote to Mrs. McNeil 1531 College Ave{illegible}Kansas</p> <p>26 {illegible} cold.{illegible} Goble went to {illegible} to a S.S. Convention.</p> <p>27 Mr. &amp; Mrs. Hutchinson to dinner</p> <p>Feb 15 Edwin Seldom left for Emporia Kansas.</p> <p>24 {illegible} came home from {illegible} not well. stormy &amp; cold. Four boys from the college came out to stay over night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>25 A {illegible} storm{illegible} all day. No one went to church. The bous all had to stay.</p> <p><br /> 26 Still cold and stormy. Some of the roads blacked with snow. The College boys went back.</p> <p>Mar 2 Attended a tea meeting at the 1st Church. Jenny McLaurier came home with us.</p> <p>4 Rev. J. Roberts preached at {illegible} St.Church during the following week {illegible} left for the Grand Rapids Mich. his news {illegible}{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Mar 10 Blanch {illegible} and Ada Parker came{illegible}. Stayed overnight and went with us to Church Sunday Morning</p> <p>11 Rev. Mr Best preached and came home with us to dinner also Mr &amp; Mrs. Richardson Lome and Cora Parker came from Church here {illegible} {illegible} with Mr Best in the evening.</p> <p>12 Drove out to {illegible}in the afternoon. Called at Mrs.{illegible}and the Hatch's.{illegible}{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 13 Emma left for Emporia Kan. The house seemed empty without her.</p> <p>15 Attended today the funeral of Dr.Dadeon. He died in Montreal after a long illness and was brought here for burial. The funeral service was held in the 1st Ch. and was very lovely attended many Baptist Ministers {illegible}{illegible}from Montreal,Toronto,Hamilton {one?} from New York and various other places. The services throughout were most impressive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 23 Will left for Toronto</p> <p>29 Mr &amp; Mrs {uncertain name}{uncertain name} to dinner</p> <p>31 Will came home</p> <p>April 12 Fred came home. We all attended a social at Mrs {Urthaow's}. Cold and muddy.</p> <p>13 Attended an evening party at Mrs.Gray's at the College {uncertain name} came home for Easter</p> <p>14 Fred sick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Note Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of Senator Leland Stanford of California. A direct descendant of the Rev. John Lathrop, the first clergyman at Scituate. Mass. who accepted that pastorate in 1632.</p> <p>16 Frank went back to Toronto Fred to Guelph towards evening. Better but not very strong. damp weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>April 27 Will went to Milton</p> <p>May 5 Mrs. Vzchert drove out and spent a few hours with us I went to Toronto towards evening. Frank met me at the station. I went to Miss Belea Moyle's 84 Bedford Road.</p> <pre> 6 Went to Bloor St. Ch. in the Morning. Dr Mc Laurin preached the Annual Fyfe Miss. Sermon. In the afternoon to Walmer Road Prof Kirstead of Acadia preachedthe McMaster Bacca Laureate Sermon. The students attended </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>in a body both these services In the evening Frank and I went to Jarvis St. Church.</p> <pre> 7 Attended Home &amp; Forign Mission Board Meetings all day. Went out to Rosedale to Mr. Julian Salis to dinner in the evening </pre> <pre> 8 Was at the Collation at Walmer Road. In the evening there was a confering of Degrees and speaches and McMaster Commencement exercises closed Frank got B.A. added to his name. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>May 9 Eva came to see me.</p> <p>10 I came home tired and ill had taken cold</p> <p>10 Margaret {unknown name} Sale came to Atlanta a wee welcome little girl.</p> <p>16 Mr Welch came. had a welcome for him at the church he is to stay with us Will left for Milton and went to Toronto</p> <p>17 Mr Somers {unknown name} and his Bro James spent the day with us. In the evening the McKay young people came over &amp; spent the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <pre> 19 Emma {Layonds?} to tea with us. </pre> <pre> 20 Mr {Welch's?} first Sunday at Oxford St. good beginings. </pre> <pre> 18 Frank came home from Toronto </pre> <pre> 19 Fred came home from Guelph </pre> <pre> 24 Frank went to New York </pre> <pre> 26 G. R. {Welch?} pastor of Oxford St. Ch. was ordained. Uncle {Lon?}, AUnt Helen &amp; {Lora?} drove over from Wolverton </pre> <pre> 27 they returned home Raining. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>July 18 Dora came home from New York.</p> <p>20 Gev.Clara and baby Margaret Sale came home from Atlanta Geo. All well including baby.</p> <p>29 Will came home from Toronto</p> <p>30 left on the 5.20 am train to his business in Toronto.</p> <p>30 Geo.Sale left in afternoon for Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Aug 2 Fred and G.R. Welch started for a few weeks outing in Muskoka</p> <p>18 Fred returned home.</p> <p>28 Dora and Clara went to Toronto. 4</p> <p>29th Dora left then for Lakeville, Conn.</p> <p>Sep 4 Geo.Clara, and Margaret came from Toronto</p> <p>13 Geo. Clara and Margaret left for Atlanta Georgia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Nov 13 I went to Brantford attended Board meetings afternoon and evening</p> <p>14 Convention, womens Home &amp; Foreign Missionary.{illegible} Foreign Day Meetings {illegible}</p> <p>15 Home</p> <p>16 Returned home. Cold</p> <p>Dec 21 Frank came home</p> <p>22 Frank left for Chicago</p> <p>25 Frank returned from Chicago. Miss Landon and Mr &amp; Mrs. Chs Hatch and four children to dinner. Day cold but no sleighing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Dec 25 Frank left for New York in the evening.</p> <p>27 Will came home in the evening</p> <p>31 Will left for Stouffville. Papa went to Hamilton and came home in the evening</p> <p>1901 Jan 11 Edward Wolf here to dinner Papa went to Gofler returning Saturday 12th</p> <p>18 E. Wolf here again. expected to leave for New York next day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Mar 7 Will came home</p> <p>8 Went to Pocantico. N.Y.</p> <p>Ap 8 Frank went from Pocantico N.Y. to Cleveland, Ohio</p> <p>June 1 Clara and Margaret came</p> <p>6 Geo. Sale Came</p> <p>19 Nellie {Wolverton} married. Clara went the day before Geo. Fred and I drove over the morning of the wedding. All went off pleasantly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>June 20 Erma and baby Richard came. Clara returned from Wolverton.</p> <p>Mr. Welch married to Miss Steward in Rockester N.Y.</p> <p>28 A reception for Mr &amp; Mrs. Welch at Mrs. {Withrow's}. Weather every thing that could be desired This gathering a pleasant one.</p> <p>29 Mr Y Mrs. Buck came and</p> <p>30 went home after CHurch on Sunday</p> <p>July 1 Woodstock inaugerated a City</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>July 20 Dora came home from Lakeville Conneticut.</p> <p>Aug 7 Mrs. Furth came</p> <p>8 Dora and I spent the day at Wolverton. Weather fine.</p> <p>26 George left for the south</p> <p>28 Frank came home Nellie Greens wedding day</p> <p>30 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>31 Frank returned. Norah Sale came with him</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sep 1 Sunday Will came on an early train walked from station. Rained all home togther. Dora Clara, Emma, Will, Frank &amp; Fred. All went to church</p> <p>2 Will left for Toronto at noon Frank for Chicago towards evening and Norah for Toronto. Mr &amp; Mrs Welch and J Steward came out for the afternoon. Geo Parker called in evening.</p> <p>3 Dora left for New York May those who go and those who stay and those who stay have Divine guidance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sep 20 Jasper left for New York and from there to Lakiville Comm to visit the {uncertain name} and Dora.</p> <p>26 Clara, Emma and the two babies Margaret &amp; Richard left for there respective homes in Atlanta Geo. and Emphoria Kansas. They went to together until reaching Detroit when Em would go west and Clara south</p> <p>28 Clara Fitch Gates came and</p> <p>29 left for New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Oct 3 James Goble came from Michigan visiting his Canadian relatives, he left</p> <p>4 for Dorchester to visit his bro. Daniel. First heavy frost the night of the 3rd</p> <p>11 Jaslur came home after spending over two weeks in Conn. a few days at the Pan American in Buffalo, and a day &amp; night at St. Catharines.</p> <p>Dec 9 Fred went to Guelph to attend the "{illegible} Union" and fat {stovels} show</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Dec. 14 A telegram today saying Emma {Milmim} "passed away early this morning. Funeral tomorrow afternoon".</p> <p>{Jaspur} decided to go to New York, but after starting for the train, returned home not feeling strong enough to undertake the journey.</p> <p>14 Fred came home from Guelph</p> <p>22 Will came home from Chicago</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Dec 24 Will left for Stouffville</p> <p>25 Rev. G. R. Welch Mrs. Welch Miss Welch and Miss Landon took Xmas. dinner with us. Pleasant day. fine sleighing.</p> <p>31 Newton Wolverton came in the evening from Brandon Man. He stopped on his way in Chicago and saw Frank.</p> <p>1902</p> <p>Jan 1 Newton left on the 5 19 train for New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Feb 12 {Jaspur} and I left home for a visit to Dora and Geo {Milmin} in New York on account of a wrecked train on the road did not reach N.Y. until late in the afternoon of Thursday 13th found Geo. and Dora waiting for us at the 23rd St. Station</p> <p>During our stay in the City of nearly six weeks we had a very pleasant restful time and came home in March I reached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>home Tuesday 25th and {Jaspur} Wed. 26th having stopped a few hours at the Falls to see Ellen Redpath also in Hamilton to buy a few things, coming to Lynden and spending the night at Mrs. {Hoose's}, next day to Princeton, Gobles and home in the evening.</p> <p>{Lee or Les} Wolverton kept house while we were away. Dora and her Uncle left N.Y. for Savannah the 24th the same day we left for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1st the Wolverton Miles burned</p> <p>1902</p> <p>June 13 Dora came home.</p> <p>July 2 Dora went to Chicago</p> <p>10 &amp; returned 10th</p> <p>Visited Emma. Will and Frank and left Them all well</p> <p>15 Mrs. M. Fitch my only sister came. She has spent Seven years in Guatamala as a missionary and had come to the home land for a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>July 17 The Oxfors St Mission Circle was held here, about 40 Ladies present. Miss Hatch Lately returned from India spoke of her work in that heathen land and Mrs. Fitch talked about Mission work in Central America.</p> <p>Aug 3 Will came from Chicago</p> <p>4 Dora left for Lakeville, Com.</p> <p>6 Will left for Toronto and Stouffville.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Aug 6 I went with my sister Mrs. M Fitch to Wolverton</p> <p>8 I returned from Wolverton Melissa will stay there a few weeks.</p> <p>Sept 20 Frank came home from Chicago</p> <p>23 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>24 Fred and I went to Toronto to attend the wedding of Frank and Norah Sale. {Jasper} was not well. did not go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>We met Dora at the station. Had lunch at the Queen's hotel. drove out to Rosedale towards evening. The marriage took place at 7 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Welch the officiating minister. It was a very pretty wedding. The bride looked sweet and pretty in white with veil &amp; orange blossoms Fred was the best man. six brides Maids in dainty costumes and a pretty little flower girl making a pretty picture. The house was profusely decorated with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>palms and flowers.</p> <p>Refreshments were served on small tables scattered about in dining room, Hall, and drawing room.</p> <p>At half-past 9 oclock M-V Mrs. Frank Goth left for Montreal and thence to Boston where Frank expects to spend a year at Harvard. in Study. Dora and I stayed at Mrs. Sales all night. Dora leaving</p> <p>25th next morning for Conneticut and I spending the afternoon and evening at Mrs Davis</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1902</span></h2> <p>20 Elm Avenue and returning home the morning of the 26th. Weather rainy but not cold. no hard frost yet.</p> <p>Oct 9 A heavy frost killing all the dahlias, tomatos, and {illegible, however appears to be the word Roses but too smudged to tell}.</p> <p>13 Melissa came from Wolverton to spend a few weeks.</p> <p>18 19 Newton came on a Sunday train meeting us at the Church door</p> <p>20 Newton left on a morning train for Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Nov. 11 I went to Hamilton to attend the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. The meetings were very good. Reports most encouraging. I staid at a Miss Strong's boarding house at 163 King St West.</p> <p>14 Returned home. Jasper met me at the Station Mr. &amp; Mrs. Welch came home with us. Mr. W. going away Sat. 15th and Mrs.W. remaining until Tuesday 18th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Nov 27 Fred left in the evening for Chicago to help Will in his work there. Where he arrived safety the next morning.</p> <p>28 Joseph went to Wolverton returning Sat. 29th</p> <p>Dec 13 Clara Felch Gates came</p> <p>15 Left for Chicago &amp; the west</p> <p>19 Fred returned home from Chicago D. McPhail spent a few days with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Dec 25 A very quiet Christmas in the evening Rev. J.J. Baker came and stayed over night</p> <p>26 Melissa went to London</p> <p>31 Frank and Nora came by evening train from Toronto</p> <p>1903</p> <p>Jan 1 Will came from Chicago Mr. &amp; Mrs. D.K. Clark and Lucy London came to dinner. We had a very pleasant jolly day. Sleighing good. and day fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Jan 3. {2 was written first and than 3 overtop} Frank and Norah left for the East and Will for the West in the evening. Rainy.</p> <p>5 Mininie came from Toronto</p> <p>7 Mrs. Welch spent the day with us. Snowing all day.</p> <p>Feb 28 Left for New York on the evening train weather cold and rainy. Jasper not well. reached N.Y. Saturday morning 29. Dora and Lester met us at 23 rd St. Ferry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Mar 28 Will and I reached home from New York Will had been in the city a few days and we left N.Y. the evening of the 27th Jasper did not feel strong enough to come at that time.</p> <p>Ap 10 Jasper came home by the way of Hamilton feeling stronger in health</p> <p>13 Minnie went home to Toronto to help her mother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>May 9 I think Will left for New York and from there to Philadelphia on the evening of the 9th</p> <p>June 3 Emma and Rich and arrive, heaving left Atlanta Ga. on the 1st after spending the winter in that city</p> <p>24 Dora came home from Lakeville Conn.</p> <p>July 7 Alie Baker came to spend a few weeks and help in the house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 10 Emma and Richard left for Chicago and then on to Denver to meet Ted.</p> <p>10 Bell Wolverton came to spend a few weeks</p> <p>7/Alice Baker came from Lindon to spend a few weeks.</p> <p>22 Miss Hatch &amp; Mrs. Hall spent the day with us. Miss Hatch spoke at a Missionary Meeting in the evening at Oxford St.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>July 28 Eva Rose York came from Toronto, brought May Miller a young girl to help in the kitchen with her</p> <p><br /> 29 Eva left for London. Alice Baker went with her.</p> <p>29 A letter from Mrs. Mrs. Sale announcing the birth of a son to Frank and Norah. born Monday night July 27th at Rosedale, Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Aug 4 Dora went to Toronto</p> <p>5 Returned</p> <p>10 Dora left for New York on the 5,19 train G.L.R</p> <p>Sep 16 Mrs. Sale, Norah and baby Julian Frank came on the evening train</p> <p>19 All returned to Toronto</p> <p>Oct 3 May Miller went to Toronto in charge of Conductor C.P.R.</p> <p>19 Will came in the evening</p> <p>20 Left in the evening to New York</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>20 Jasper went to Owen Sound to attend Baptist Convention</p> <p>24 Returned</p> <p>26 First snow of the season</p> <p>Nov. 1 Mr. Welch preached farewell sermons. Morning &amp; evening to crowded houses</p> <p>2 A farewell meeting in the evening. A satisfactory gathering</p> <p>4 Mr &amp; Mrs Welch and baby Beatrice left Woodstock. Mr. Welch goes to Lindsay we will miss them very much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Nov 10 I attended the Women's Home and Foreign Miss. Convention at Aylmer. going on Tuesday 10th and returning Friday 13th I had a very pleasant home at Mrs. Augustins'. Meetings well attended and very good.</p> <p>22 Dr. Farmer preached anniversary sermons at Oxford St.</p> <p>Dec 6 Mr. Proctor began his pastorate at Oxford St. His call to the Church was most unanimous</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Dec 9 Mrs Stamp came home with us from prayer Meeting. We took tea a Wm. Parkers.'</p> <p>" 16 Open meeting of the Mission Circle in the evening. Mrs. Cowsert of Brantford spoke on Missions, very cold &amp; snowy. We went out early and had tea at Mrs. Chave's.</p> <p>19 Mrs Stamp went home</p> <p>25 Christmas. Father, Fred and I only to dinner. beautiful day good sleighing. Letters &amp; Gifts from each absent one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Dec 26 Hallie Wright came out to spend a few days</p> <p>27 Very cold and much snow only Hattie and Fred went to Church in rhe morning Roads badly filled up with snow</p> <p>29 Father drove into town and Hattie went home.</p> <p>31 Fred drove to the Station for Geo. Sale, train 2 hours late cold and stormy. Geo. had been in Toronto attending his Mother's funeral</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Jan 1 Day pleasant, but roads bad so much snow. Geo and Will Parker and their wives and Mr. Proctor came to dinner. They had a hard time getting out, the men having to walk part of the way. We had a good dinner and spent a very pleasant day. Father took Geo to the station in the evening to leave on the 7.06 train to Atlanta Ga. It was very pleasant to have him here to spend New Years with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Jan 2 Father drove out to town and took cold</p> <p>3 Sunday, very cold. 15 below zero in the morning. Roads not good. Fred only went to Church. Father very sick sent for Dr. Sinclair in afternoon he administered medicine that relieved the pain somewhat.</p> <p>4 Father still in bed</p> <p>5 Last night very cold 20 below zero at the College. very cold all day.</p> <p>6 Weather more moderate. Roger Clark came out {"Roger Clark came out" written in smaller font, below the first entry.}</p> <p>7 A little warmer, but chilling winds Father improving but still in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Feb. 3 Fred left for New York on a visit to Dora, trains late did not reach 29 East 80th St. until after dark. R.R. traffic blocked by snow. So far a very cold, stormy, snowy winter.</p> <p>25 Fred returned home having spent a few days in Guelph</p> <p>Mar 22 Father and I left for New York reaching 23rd St about half past nine next morning. Dora and {Lucie} met us with a carriage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>We had a very pleasant visit in New York. Saw Will, Frank and Norah frequently. Was several times over to Astoria. Was there at Easter time heard Stainer's Crucifixion sang at St. James Church on Good Friday. The flower decorations in the Churches on Easter Sunday was were very fine. Attended 5th Ave. Baptist Ch. in the morning of that day and St. James in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Ap 11 Left New York in the evening and reached Woodstock in the forenoon of next</p> <p>12 day in the midst of a snow storm. Cold. Father staid over at Hamilton and came home in the evening.</p> <p>13 Oxford St. Ch. Meeting Annual business meeting. Reports of the various departments of Ch. work encouraging. Cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>May 11 Ellen Wood came from the Stratford home to stay</p> <p>14 Donald Perkins Seldon was born at 67 Grant Ave. Denver, Colorado at 9 oclock P.M. weighed nine lbs.</p> <p>31 Norah, Julian and Miss Marion Sale came from Toronto, raining.</p> <p>4 Norah Julian and Marion left for Toronto, damp</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>dull weather, has rained all the week except part of Friday 3rd</p> <p>June 23 Mrs. Herser came Thursday evening 23rd to stay a while.</p> <p>June 30 Dora came home having been present at Will's wedding the 29th</p> <p>29 Will was married to Theresa Foley at Bryan house</p> <p>July 4 Mrs. Herser went home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>July 8 Dora left for a visit with the Laycocks in Chicago</p> <p>16 Dora returned, Washington came with her.</p> <p>13 Clara and Margaret came from Toronto</p> <p>17 Very warm indeed</p> <p>18 Warm</p> <p>19 Still very warm</p> <p>29 George Sale came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>30 W. Laycock went to the hospital with typhoid fever</p> <p>30 Very early in the morning Cousin Mary Hyde came from Atchinson Kansas.</p> <p>Aug 3 {Lee?} Wolverton was married to Mr Darach of Brantford Geo. Clara, Dora, Cousin Mary father and I went by train, returning the same evening except Cousin Mary who remained A very pleasant day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Aug Sep 8 Ray Baker came down to help Fred on the farm.</p> <p>9 Mable came to work</p> <p>23 Alice Baker came over from Wolverton</p> <p>27 Ida came down from London</p> <p>30 Ida returned home</p> <p>31 Mrs. Templer came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Sep 1 A Circle Meeting in the afternoon. Mrs. Templer gave an address Clara left for Lakeville Conn. Also Alice and Ray went home.</p> <p>2 Mrs. Templer gave a lecture at Oxford St. on her visit to the Holy Land so Rainy we did not go</p> <p>3 Mrs Templer and Miss Midgely here to dinner Mrs. T went home with Miss. M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Sep 19 Dora and Margaret left for Lakeville Conn.</p> <p>19 W.Laycock left to go to his brother's Alfred's. he had been here since Sep. 9 when the Dr permitted him to leave the hospital</p> <p>Oct 17 Jasper went out to town in the evening staid at W.Parker's and went to Toronto the morning of the 18th to attend the Baptist Convention during the week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Oct. 20 Mable left</p> <p>22 She came for her things</p> <p>22 Jasper returned from Toronto</p> <p>24 Fanny Wolverton came</p> <p>25 She left in the evening.</p> <p>Nov 8 I went to Toronto to attend the "Women's Baptist Home &amp; Foreign Missionary Convention". Which was to be held in Walmer Road Ch. got down in time for the foreign Mission Board Meeting at 3, o'clock in the afternoon, after which I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>went to Mrs. Fox's 9 Walmer Road where I was invited to stay during the Convention; and where I had a most delightful home.</p> <p>9 Foreign Mission. Mrs. Bookers presided. The sessions were well attended from the very first The meetings were good and helpful. Prayer and giving being much emphasised I went home with Mrs. S.S. Bates for tea and spent a pleasant hour before evening Meeting</p> <p>10 Home Mission day. Mrs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Holman presiding with much ability and grace. Mrs. Peer, Mrs. Masse and Mr Harkeness spoke of the needs of the various fields they represented. New Ontario, Grande Ligne, and the North West.</p> <p>Nov. 11 Friday morning I attended a foreign M.B. Meeting and in the afternoon returned home. I met Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Davies, Miss Meryle and many ladies I knew, and had a most pleasant time from first to last.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Nov 17 Thanksgiving Day. attended members meeting at Oxford St. Church.</p> <p>20 Jasper and I drove down to Gobles to attend Anniversary service in the Church. Mr. Baker an old pastor preached morning and evening, earnest helpful sermons. We staid over night at James Kiepers. I came</p> <p>21 home in the morning and Jasper stayed for a tea meeting Monday night which was an easeful Weather must delightful.Indian summer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Nov 23 My birthday 69 years old weather, warm and bright.</p> <p>25 Jasper's birth day. 70 yrs. old</p> <p>26 Dora's birth day 45 yrs. old</p> <p>28 Alice Baker came down from London to stay a few days on weeks. not very well.</p> <p>Dec 2 Attended a Missionary meeting at Mrs. Hanter's 88 Wellington St.</p> <p>5 Fred went to Guelph to attend fat stock show.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Dec 9 Fred came home</p> <p>14 lice went home</p> <p>17 A little daughter was born to Frank and Norah Marion Rose Goble</p> <p>24 Harold came from Guelph</p> <p>26 We had a very quiet Christmas dinner Father. Fred, Harold and J. after which had a Gift distraction and Jared well. Loving reminders came from each of our dear absent ones</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Jan 9 Mrs. Mary Stamp died at her daughter Florence's home in Michigan, was buried from the home of her son Maitland in Woodstock on</p> <p>12 Thursday 12th. A cold day.</p> <p>Mar 10 I left in the evening for New York and arrived safely at 23rd St. Sat. morning about 9 o'clock when Dora met me. I had a very pleasant visit of nearly six weeks met Will and Theresa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>and Frank, Nora and the children Julian &amp; Marion Rose several times, I spent on Sabbath at Richmond Hill with the boys and their wives and {illegible} was over on day to lunch. Had pleasant visit with Rose, Jo and several members of the Parson's family, and {illegible} the had a most restful after him. Left for home on the evening of Ap. 20 and</p> <p>Ap 21 Reached Woodstock on the morning of the 21st when Jasper met us in the rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1905 == {Heading written in a bolder ink}</p> <p>June 22 Dora reaches home at midnight having been detained thirteen hours over time on account of Washouts on the Lehigh Valley RR. and a week on the G.J.R., well but tired</p> <p>July 6 Clara and Margaret came Geo sailed for England June 17th</p> <p>31 Nellie Wood returned to the Home at Stratford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Aug 7 Dora left for New York and Lakeville Conn when she arrived on the 8th and found Uncle George very ill</p> <p>13 George Milnnie died early Sunday morning and waid laid in Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday the 15th He rested &amp; to at last at home.</p> <p>Aug 6 Many weeks came from the Stratford Home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Aug 21 George Sale came from Hamilton today.</p> <p>Sep 7 Clara Margaret and I left for Lakeville Conn. We went to Hamilton and from there went by C.P.R. to New York. Nrs. Sycamore met us in Hamilton and pilled us from G.L.R. Slaton to the C.P.R. It was most kind of her. We had a very comfortable journey to N.Y. when George met us. Will came in while we were at breakfast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>and before we left for Lakeville Frank put in a appearance. It was lovely to see them all. George went with us to Lakeville</p> <p>Sep 8 When we arrived in time for lunch Geo. Clara &amp; M. going to Greenwold with Rose and I to Urldwood with Cora</p> <p>12 Father and Fred came in the evening</p> <p>13 Dora's wedding day a beautiful day and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>everything went off most beautifully. just the close friends of bride &amp; groom were present. Charly &amp; Char-lotte. Rose and for. Father Fred and I from out home Geo. Clara &amp; Margaret. Mrs. Laycock Hartly and wide Mr. &amp; Mrs Richie. Emily, Frank &amp; Norah. Will &amp; Theresa Lucile and Ethel. Gail and Louise Parsons, and Miss Whitbush. Geo officiated and the service was very impressive and beautiful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Ethel was maid of honor and Fred best man. The house was fairly decorated with plants and flowers a delicious lunch was served and soon after Mr &amp; Mrs Laycock left on their bridal trip to N.Y. Lakes George and Champlain, months and reached Penhurst</p> <p>Sep 20. Father and I staid at Wildwood until Sat.</p> <p>Sep 16 When we went to Richmond Hill and had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>a pleasant visit with the boys and their wives Norah and Theresa</p> <p>Sep 21 We left in the morning &amp; had a delightful day on the Hudson, reaches Albany in the evening the</p> <p>22 Left next morning and arrived home in the evening Dora and Washington staid until Thursday</p> <p>28 Leaving in the morning &amp; reaching Chicago in the evening of the same day. {this entry had faded ink on some words}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Sep 30 Minnie Bach and her sister Laura came for a two weeks visit</p> <p>Oct 16 They left for their home</p> <p>18 Father went to London to the General Baptist Convention</p> <p>20 Father came home &amp; Mr Welch came with him</p> <p>22 Mr Welch preaches anniversary sermons at Oxford St. Good meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Nov 7 I went to Waterford to the women's Miss. Convention attended a Board meeting in the evening</p> <p>8 Home Mission day the sessions were all good the afternoon meeting was one of the great spiritual power.</p> <p>9 Foreign Missions all the meetings well attended &amp; good. I staid at Aunt Emily Goble's. Took tea one evening at Jane Staffords</p> <p>10 Came home Friday. Father and Fred drove to Wolverton in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>Nov 30 Hellen Wolverton came we went to a union Circle Meeting in the afternoon at Mrs. {uncertain name} A good Meeting - very cold</p> <p>Dec 1 We went in the afternoon to a Bible reading at {illegible} St. conducted by Mrs. Gordon after which Hellen went home by train.</p> <p>6 A beautifull day drove into the city and made several calls beautiful weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>6 Nellie Neave's baby died in the evening I staid all night</p> <p>7 Mr Nelson spent the day with us.</p> <p>8 I went to London to see Alice Baker. She has been sick a long time and cannot live long. She is a dear patient sweet girl</p> <p>10 Alice died about 3 o,'clock</p> <p>11 We received the word</p> <p>12 Jasper went to the funeral mild pleasant weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>Dec 11 Fred went to Guelph to the fat {stock?} shows.</p> <p>25 Father Fred and I at home for Xmas dinner</p> <p>26 Jesse Davidson married to {illegible} Nelmes</p> <p>26 Harlod came from Wolverton</p> <p>27 Frank came from Toronto 28 he went back to</p> <p>28 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>29 Father, Dora, Harold &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1895</p> <p>Dec 30 Went to Guelph. Fred went in the morning, we in the evening A stormy day rain &amp; snows. Father and I staid all night at Mrs. Darson's. Harold went to the College and Dora and Fred went to the hotel, when Saturday Morning Will and Theresa, Frank &amp; Norah joined them, all coming to Mrs. Darson's where at half after twelve o clock Fred was married to Eva Walters. Miss Anna Walters was maid of honor and Mr</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>McPhail was best man. Rev Mr Thomas officiated and everything went off in nice order as planned. The bridal party left soon after a nice luncheon for Sarnia and places West. We came home the same evening, Will and Theresa coming with us.</p> <p>31 Father, Dora, Will &amp; Theresa went to Church I went to S.S. in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1906 Jan 1 Father, Dora, Will, Theresa &amp; I ate New Year's dinner together</p> <p>3 Dora Will and Tessa went to Wolverton &amp; spent the day</p> <p>4 Will &amp; Tessa left to New York A very stormy day</p> <p>4 Mrs Field and Mrs. Milnor spent the afternoon with us in the evening Fred and Eva came, the carriage that brought them out took Mrs Field annd Mrs. Milner back to the city.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Jan 8 I went to a McAll Mission Meeting at Mrs. McLeods</p> <p>9 Dora left for her home in Chicago</p> <p>10 Father went to Wolverton</p> <p>Mar 13 I went to Chicago. Dora and Washington met me on my arrival I spent three very pleasant weeks and came home</p> <p>Ap 5 Thursday Ap. 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>May 28 George Sale came</p> <p>30 George went to town Mrs Craig spent the afternoon</p> <p>31 Closing at Woodstock College Eva Wolverton went with us to the College. It was George's class he session Jasper and I staid at the class banquet. had a pleasant time.</p> <p>Jan 1 Morning for Chicago Fred had a Bee in the afternoon pulling down stone wall of the barn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>June Frank and Norah came Saturday evening. Norah returned to Toronto on Sunday evening and Frank staid until the following Thursday. He was not very well.</p> <p>22 Emma and her boys Richard &amp; Donald came from Denver. They spent a few days in Chicago with Dora and then came home.</p> <p>26 The barn was raised.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The page appears to be tinted a yellow colour, while the other pages are white}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>July 20 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>" 23 Eva went to Guelph Returned Aug. 17 {"Returned Aug. 17" is written in a smaller font}</p> <p>28 Geo, Clara &amp; Margaret came from Atlanta</p> <p>Aug 2 Dora went home to Chicago</p> <p>4 Ted came from Denver</p> <p>11 Minnie Bach came from Toronto</p> <p>20 Returned to Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Aug 27 Ted left for Chicago and Denver arriving at The Latter Place Sep. 1.</p> <p>31 George and Margaret went to Toronto, from there Geo went to New York Margaret staying at her aunts in Toronto</p> <p>Sep 4 Father went to the Fair</p> <p>6 at Toronto and returned</p> <p>12 Clara left for Toronto</p> <p>21 She and Margaret left</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>On an evening Train for Chicago to visit Dora</p> <p>25 Emma, Richard &amp; Donald left on an evening train for Chicago. The house is very quiet and empty without Emma &amp; the children Gladys Johnson went home she has been helping us since Aug 1st, a good little girl</p> <p>24 A letter from Will telling of the birth and death of a little girl baby.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Dec 25 We were alone just Fred, Eva father and I. a quiet day. I went to bed ill in the afternoon</p> <p>1907 Jan 4 {1907 written in smaller font above Jan 4} Dora Lorene Gobble came to the home, a wee healthy baby. Mrs Waters here. I was still in bed</p> <p>Feb 11 I went with Dora to Chicago, not very well. Dora had spent a month in New York and stayed over a week at Pennhurst.</p> <p>Mar 2 Dora sailed from New York for a trip abroad with Rose Milinie Parsons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Feb. 25 Elizabeth Homby Sale {illegible} at Spelman Seminary Atlanta Ga.</p> <p>Feb. 11 A little girl came to Frank's home at White Plains New York May Goble</p> <p>June 1 Dora arrived at her home in Chicago after her wanderings in foreign lands</p> <p>" 4 I came home from Chicago I had stayed in Dora's home during her absence, father being there past of the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Oct. 16 The Baptist Convention was held in Woodstock during a week, also the College Jubilee was celebrated. during this time Newton &amp; Fnny and their children Harold, Jasper and Bessie spent some days with us. Dora had made us a visit previously.</p> <p>30 I went to Toronto to visit my sister Melissa who was lying very ill at 54 Augusta Ave. Card for her daughters Ida &amp; Eva</p> <p>Nov 2 I returned home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Nov 20 Eva &amp; little Dora went to Guelph.</p> <p>Dec. 8 Melissa Wolverton Feich died in Toronto and was brought to Wolverton for burial.</p> <p>10 She was laid to rest in the Cemetery on the hill.</p> <p>28 A little son was born to Fred and Eva at Guelph</p> <p>25 Xmas day, very stormy. Miss. Stone Lucy Landon, Harold Wolverton to dinner with father Fred and myself. A pleasant day together. {This entry was written in a smaller font}.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2021</span></h2> <p>May 11 I moderated the RDA booth at the RWSA conference today!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The entry has faded ink}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Jan 4 The little Dora's birthday</p> <p>26 Aunt Ann Wolverton died in her home Lexington Kenticky in the 92nd year. Rose Van. Peltwoole almost her last days.</p> <p>28 She was Laid away</p> <p>Feb 10 Eva, her mothers Mrs. Water and the two babies came home. The weather which had been very cold and stormy had moderated</p> <p>11 One year ago I went to Chicago</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1908 Mar 2 I left {unknown name} for Chicago train did not arrive at C, until the morning of Mar 3. Washington met me found Dora well.</p> <p>10 Dora left for Savannah {illegible}{unknown name}, Atlanta and returned home to chicago April 11</p> <p>11 I stand until may leaving the evening of may 6 and</p> <p>May 7 arriving home the 9th</p> <p>9 Annie McNeil came staid overnight with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>May 15 A little girl was born to Will and Theresa in New York.</p> <p>Aug 7 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>Sep. 2 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice came from N.Y.</p> <p>6 W.Laycock came from Chicago</p> <p>10 Clara Margaret and Elizabeth came</p> <p>12 George Sale came from N.Y.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>12 Emma Seldon and two boys Richard &amp; Donald came from Denver</p> <p>14 Frank, Norah. Julian, and Marion Rose of White Plains New York and May Sale of Toronto came.</p> <p>15 Charly, Charlotte, Rose and Joe came from New York</p> <p>15 Our Golden Wedding a beautiful day in every way.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Sep. 16 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice left for New York</p> <p>16 May Sale returned to Toronto</p> <p>18 Dora and Washington left for Chicago</p> <p>18 also Frank. Norah Julian and Marion Rose went to Toronto</p> <p>19 Minnie Bach went home to Toronto</p> <p>21 George, Clara, Margaret and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Sep. 21 Elizabeth left for their winter home at Atlanta, Georgia</p> <p>22 Emma, Richard &amp; Donald started on their journey home to Denver, Colorado</p> <p>26 Fred began to fill his silo</p> <p>29 Completed filling silo</p> <p>28 Rain which was much needed came and weather cooler.</p> <p>Oct 3 The first frost of the season came last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written in pencil where previous pages were in pen}</p> <p>{Napier?} or (K) 72" 1.35 27" 55 ¢ 18"35 ¢</p> <p>Calcutta 72" 1.35 27" 52 4 18"34</p> <p>Rubber binding {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside 1st page from back cover, blank page with Memorandum pages (2) stapled in which the top one reads as follows:}</p> <p>{Curries?}{lrossiy?}</p> <p>Width of Iles 3. ft</p> <p>" seats apart 2 - 7 1/2</p> <p>Baptistry</p> <p>11 long at the top</p> <p>6-9 in at Bottom</p> <p>3 ft wide</p> <p>{Legible from underneath said Memorandum paper}</p> <p>County</p> <p>ky</p> <p>3ft deep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Well worn back cover, much more so than the front, not surprisingly.}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7577a3fcea663bc67e0e3bd657808948.pdf ed1c7d2a1061a80e5c996016f50c3636 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/58bfef2632b82096581b77362e31c4e1.pdf 85648199be663352bddd2c3afe2c4dbc https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a329893a6ccd9f13adb0769cc49cff4b.pdf ea039102a5ffa71dc7561b5c59f1b0fb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d51d36b184e3b2a4c9d119420a9020f4.pdf 233b21e5c510b5a0356ae114765adae5 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eec13ffe41b1938c1ff5d16b970526cb.pdf 526b0f8a503bef675900e47eb330d69c https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ce27fece40f3c5de396aafbf1889a48.pdf e459135204575f2b66ea150536a7ab37 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e9ed90be2e4d1813abb4f14cd51ea0c8.pdf b88c58d65636ba18ba8f1c2676fb5068 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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On the page after a handwritten date of July 8 1870, Roseltha states she has bought this diary and the 26 pages following look to be 1864. In order to avoid confusion the printed diary dates are not written in and when Roseltha enters a date it is highlighted in bold.} {Cover} DIARY 1864 Mother born in 1771, in Connecticut town of Norwich. Father born in Massachusetts town of Hayville Both of English desent Married in Vermont DAILY POCKET REMEMBRANCER FOR 1864. FOR THE TRADE. {Printed page} ECLIPSES IN 1864.; THE SEASONS.; MORNING AND EVENING STARS. {Printed page} A table showing number of days from any day in one month to the same day in any other month. {Printed page} Interest Table showing interest from $10 to 5,000 dollars for one month, and for one year at 6 per cent.} {Printed pages} Table for January 1864 and every month through to December Rout to Bement From Detroit to Toledo. Take the Michigan Southern Road Then The Toledo & Wabash Road to the state line. Then the Great Western Ill to Bement �Railroad fare to Toledo $7,00 Hotel fare Two {Meals} and Bed $2,50 From Toledo to state line $2,00 Fare at The Oliver House $2,00 From state line to Bement $2,10 July 17 to postage on letter 10 28 to postage 10 Aug 7 postage 10 " 14 " 10 " 19 " 10 Aug 3 to silk for Em &c one dollar 80 ct paper & envelope 10 coloring shawl $1,00 Buttons 15¢ Fare to Decatur 70¢ lunch 10 Sept 5 letter to Nell 10 " 12 10 slipper $1,25 Have been reading the Vicar of Wakefield By Oliver Goldsmith Also Cudzoes Cave, Tom Brown at Rugby The Mystery by Henry Wood The story of self Denial by Mrs H. B. Gardiner Have been much interested in it G Millmine house 109 yds carpet in Halls Cost of carpets $130 new Gold Watch $555 with chain July 12 Edward sold $10,00 in Gold at Toledo for $25,00 in Green Backs I sold $5,00 to the Dentist for $12,60 Sold $1,0 in silver to Emma for $2,00 Sold $1,00 in silver at Toledo got $2,00 Have had in Green Backs altogether $47,60 Sept 14 Balance on hand $3, 5 Travelling expenses here $22,60 Postage 80 �slippers 1,25 shawl 1,00 Buttons .14 Fare Fare to Decatur .70 lunch 10 silk for Em 1,80 28,40 Paid Dentist 10 38,40 Sept 16 slippers for 1,50 Rose Buttons {illegible} . Sept 21 Left Bement went on {illegible} to state line From St line to Toledo including sleeping car $10,40 Toledo to Detroit $2,40 Forty cts for Buss ride to Russel House 40 ct from the house to the Boat Fare at the Oliver House $2,50. At the Russel House $2,75 from Detroit home $4,40, Buss to Institute 50 cts From Woodstock home 52 ct for Emma & myself Took George & Emma $5,00 worth of goods for which he allowed me $10,00 to be applied on Newtons account June 25 1867 Came to Toledo. Fare to Detroit $4,50 " to Toledo $2,10 in Green Backs 26 Wednesday warm & dry went to the Office with Em 27 Wrote home did not go out Mrs Bodman called 28 Feasting on strawberries �28 Friday Went to the Church at 8 in the morning then to the Office & Dentists In the evening to the high school closing exercises 29 Saturday Nell, Dora & I went up Town. Saw the Circus Horses Very warm & dry 30 Sunday Went with George & Em to Episcopal Church In the eve went to Congregational heard Mr Williams July 1st Very warm went to the Dentists Nellie had two teeth extracted Dora three bore it well July 1867 Tuesday 2 went to the Dentists with Dora & Will at 7 o clock took the impression of the mouth went again at 3 to try the plate in the mouth Wednesday did not go out very warm Will, Lutie & Nellie took a ride. In the evening we prepared things for the Fourth 4 Our Family started at 7 am for the Office thence on board a Tug for Presque Isle, had a fine ride & pleasant time, had it not rained Friday rather tired went to the dentists in the afternoon Dora had the plate fitted & teeth tied, a sore operation 6 Sat Morn letter from home, & sent one home went to see Japanese thence to the Saloon got Ice Cream weather cooler 11 wrote home went riding in small boat had nice time 12 went to Dentist weather cooler 15 got a letter from Newton. Rose poorly went calling with Nellie 16 went to Dentist Em & I called on Mrs Smith, Parmerby Williams, Hayes, Brasted not at home. 17 came home {18}67 Aug 12 Nellie came home with Dora & Charlie 24 George & Em came George went back 28 Nellie went �30 Sept 25 Emma went home 1871 Toledo Butter 2lbs 22 44 Meat 15 Berrys 30 45 do 10 peas 8 18 Bread 5 Berrys 20 25 16 do 10 Meat 25 35 " Berrys 30 30 " Blacking & Brick & Onions & Cracker 35 $2.32 17 Berries 18 sugar 30 48 Eggs 18 Butter 44 62 Monday 5 ct Tues 20 25 Wed meat cherries 75 for washing 100 Thurs meat 10 Beets 5 15 " Bread 5 5 2.20 Friday Bread 5 05 Satu steak 25 25 Butter 40 Bean 8 48 Cake 18 Currents 8 15 33 Berries 25 25 Bread 10 {Bosk} 15 25 166 8 174 Ironing 42 2 25 total 4 41 �July 3 Monday 0.00 Tuesday Currant 12 Meat 24 Bread 4 41 Wed Meat 18 Lemons 30 Beets 5 peas 10 15 Berries 37 37 24 Washing $1, 2 00 Thurs potatoes 30 " beets 5 " Bread 5 Currants 18 Sugar 52 Ginger 3 55 Indigo 15 Vinegar 15 32 Brille 40 Lemons 2 25 2,08 Friday Br{illegible} 30 {illegible} 15 Meat 20 35 Onions 5 Meat 6 11 76 " 76 molasses, Bread 15 milk 1 62 peas 15 15 Saturday meat 48 3 16 Total 7 65 �1871 July 20 Returned to Canada. Nellie went on the evening train August 14. Oct 13 come to Toledo with Nellie Oct 13 Pa gave me $7½ in Gold silver 26 $2,80 ct in American Canada money of my own $4 in Bills & Silver American $1,20 21 Paid Nellie for Roses Braid $1,20 Paid for stamp 25. 1871 Oct Paid for {fa?} 10 Nov for Cord for Clo Cloak ,18 {Blank Page} {Blank Page} 1871 Frankie died May 30 Nellie died Feb 10th / 72 Freddie died July 2 Pa went to Toledo May 10th George & Emma left home for California May 15 June 18 Clara & I went to Toledo 19 at eve took a walk with the children saw the Rein Deer Amount of Cash $10,00 in paper, silver 55 American paper $2,75 do {American} silver $2,50 20 Thursday morn took the cars, over to Franks Freddie looks feeble Heat excessive 21 Went to Perrysburg had a pleasant time David Tate went with us �22 1872 Saturday Morn took the children, Miss B, & Frank Riding went to the Cemetery & took a look at dear Nellies Resting Place Oh how lonely it is here without her PM went out bought Hose, Gloves, & Fan 68 ct Expenses from home to Detroit $4,55 cts Palace fare 75 Orange 5 Print 5 1872 Took several rides in the street cars July 1st very hot, do not feel well Frank Dear Fredie sick spent the afternoon there, July Tuesday morn, went to Franks Freddie died at 2 pm Buried Wednesday at 6 pm George & Emma come home Sunday the 7th Took Tea at Franks Friday 12 Saturday left for 1872 home at 6 PM by Boat had a pleasant trip to Port Colburn, There took the Cars on the Welland Road to St Cathrines Took Dinner at Mr Biggars Saw Miss St John, Mr & Mrs Cook Got home Monday eve found Newton bad 1872 July 2 Freddie B Anderson died Buried on Wednesday the 6th Oct 4 Emma, Frank, Charlie Rose & Mary came on Monday the 7th Frank went home George come on Friday the 11th They all went home on Tuesday the 15th Nov 5th Tuesday morn at 7 Newton taken Bleeding Bled a qt or more got better & was more comfortable Till Tuesday eve the Oct Tuesday 29 at 7 am Newton taken Bleeding Bled a qt or more then got better & was more comfortable until �Nov 5th Tuesday Eve at 11 was taken Bleeding again & Expired in about ten minutes. He died with out a struggle Another Dear one has gone to rest He was Buried on Friday the 8th Mr Toping preached from the one hundred & Sixteenth Psalm & 15th verse Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints 1873 Oct 6 Ellen Golder & Maria Spear left for Buffalo on Morning Train 1874 Commenced living in the new house Sept 20 ½ lb Japan Tea 10 lbs sugar had 30 lbs Coffee sugar on hand from store stock Went to visit Uncle Peter Buckbee Oct 2 Come home Oct 7 not well Oct 10 Eva Titch & Miss Trotter here Oct 17 Visited James Eakinses with Daniel Goble 1874 Oct 20 ½ lb Japan Tea " 21 Wrote to Mrs Buckbee " 22 do to Emma Nov 21 got a letter from Emma got 10 lbs Sugar ½ Tea Miss Sinclair & Dora went to Mr Landons 1 Bar soap Nov 30 wrote to Emma Dec 20 1/2 Tea Jan 11 Went to Toledo Came home March 23 March 25 ½ lb Tea April 3 10 lbs Sugar �{18}75 M April 26 wrote to Japan June 9 wrote to Japan {Next 28 pages blank} 1874 Sunday 9 Central House very warm indeed Monday 10 Blissfield Tecumse Manchester. Napolean Jackson put up at Hibbard House Took Dinner July 8 1870 Michigan from Toledo, to Eton Rapids Blissfield, Tecumse, Manchester Napolean & Others Bought this Diary {Printed date on page - July, Friday 8, 1864} Have been feeble to day Weather fine Pa gone fishing Got some fine fish Ginger Cake. 2 cup Molasses 2 Eggs 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup sour Milk 1 tea spoon full soda Ginger Left Woodstock at 3,30 for Bement, got to Detroit 8,30 stoped all night Had a pleasant ride & good nights rest �Left Detroit 8,15 got to Toledo at eleven went to the Oliver House took Dinner at 4 Went to Mr Howards Had a pleasant time Took cars at 11 for state line changed cars at state line Met George at Tolono Got to Bement 4 O'cl Very much fatigued Found Emma well Feel quite comfortable The weather cool & cloudy Had several calls in the evening sent a paper to Nellie Morning delightful Emma poorly At night Lutie & I had a nice walk Em better George went to Millmine A lovely cool morning The afternoon noon very warm Called on Mrs Hinkle spent an hour they are Methodist people Very warm. wrote home to pa George Edward & Emma & I had a splendid ride saw Georges but Cloudy & cool, but no rain sowed all day Had Ice cream at night very anxious to hear from Home Had Ice cream & Ripe apple Very warm no Rain yet Put on a quilt Called on Mrs Wharton George went to spring field Very cool quilted Emmas silk quilt Had a show in Town Lutie went George & Edward went a shooting Got 3 chickens Still cool Got another quilt on the Frames Mary Oliver called Her & Lute had a great spree Em & I walked down to the Office in the Evening Very cool Em had a fit sick all day sent for Dr. come at noon, got better rested well during the night A lovely day Had Prarey chicken for dinner also cucumbers Finished the quilt Read the rest of the day Mrs D Niles calls also Mrs Whaton Em Poorly the first part of the night Warm & pleasant Emma quite comfortable George & Lutie went to Church in the morning In the afternoon I went to Methodist Church Had a very good sermon. Weather still fine No rain since I came The Dr. is here went home on the night Train Emma {illegible} The weather rather foggy and unpleasant Went to the Office but got no letter felt quite disappointed Got a letter from home this morning which came very acceptable as I felt very anxious to hear from the Dear ones at home. Went a Chicken hunting with George & Edward & Virgil yesterday, had a pleasant time got 7 chicks sent a letter to Rose to day �exceedingly warm Emma poorly not feeling well myself Feeling anxious about Nellie will be glad to get home again Got letter from Pa & Nellie Slept but little The heat is excessive I am feeling more comfortable about home, since the letter came How deeply Mr Cooper must feel the loss of his wife Called on Mrs Bell {Wife} Had rain last night cloudy & cooll this morning no Church to day Had a lovely day Took a ride at night with Emma Cloudy and cool put on the small quilt got it nearly done Felt poorly in the afternoon, Took a walk Mrs Wharton called George went to Montocello gone all day A fine day, finished the quilt went down town got a new Dress commenced making it All well and comfortable Went down Town got a silk apron for Emma Had a nice little rain The air seems so fresh and pure since the rain Very foggy this morning I do not feel well Lute & I went to the hay yard to see them press hay, But were disappointed Had a heavy rain with thunder and lightning Finished the Dress yesterday Cloudy and dull all day still feel poorly would like to be at home I find religion in rather a low state not much life about it. Feel very well again Its a lovely morning went shoping for Em In the afternoon called on Mrs Wharton & Mollie, also on Mrs Nash at night Got letter from home and sent one back The day warm Mollie called in the afternoon Lutie & I went to Church in the Hall Dreadfully hot went to Millmine with George & Edward had a nice ride Had Ice Cream in the evening Then Music Very hot cant work for the heat George sick all day Got a paper from Pa Lutie went to a party at Mr Bells Still warm George better gone to Millmine I went down town to get things for Emma Called on Mrs Niles, Also Mrs Dustin The evening pleasant but very warm George went to Springfield on the night train Came back at One it rained violently Finished the last quilt Some rain in the morning afternoon fine Lutie & I went to the plantation Called at Mrs Bells Emma not well �The morning fine & cool Emma worse sent Edward to Montocello for the Dr. Baby born at ½ past 12 Emma smart Very warm wrote to Rose Felt poorly went to Methodist Church at 4 Mr & Mrs Nash called Emma & Boy doing well The day very warm Had 10 calls to day I do not enjoy the meeting of so many strangers as I do not expect to meet them again The morning cloudy & dull rains some Had some calls George went away at noon came back the next day The day fine Feeling very Poorly Baby fretful got letters from home. A lovely day Went down Town to get Babys Dress stampd did not get it done Cold & Cloudy Wrote to Nell went down town Emma not so well in the afternoon Emma better went down town got Babys Dress Feel poorly to day Mollie called to see Baby got a note from Nell Wrote a note to Nell stopt at home all day Edward came to board Emma very Smart indeed George & Lute went to Church {at} Methodist Went to Montacello with George Had a nice ride saw Berties Grave The dear little Angel is sleeping Do not like Monticello went to the Dentists afternoon Sarah & Jess here They went home I went to the Dentist at ten Having Teeth made After dinner George went to St Louis Very warm this morning Got my teeth in the afternoon They feel rather clumsy but think I will like them Had a thunder storm in the night Emma had a bad chill at 4 & 5 o clock very sick all the forenoon Had the Dr at noon much better in the evening Emma very smart during the day George came home in the morning The day cool and Comfortable got a letter from Rose also a paper The weather very cool Emma quite weak, but had a good nights rest Mr Luther Bodman came this morning Emma able to be up took dinner with us a beautiful day went to hear Mr Osborn preach Morning & Evening Sent letter to Newton A fine day Begun a cap for the Boy went down Town Mr Cooper and Willie here {illegible te} Mrs McMaster �A beautiful day Emma went out doors for the first Mr Bodman & Edward to dinner A fine day Had a Republican Meeting in Town to day The speaker had a flow of words But it was not refined Many expressions were harsh and approaching the to vulgarity Had a beautiful day Emma very comfortable and Baby very good Lewis and Joseph Bodman came Very warm to day Had a nice ride this morning wrote to pa The time seems long but I hope to get home before long Exceedingly hot all day Feeling very lonely and wish I was at home It is so warm the perspiration is droping off my face A Cloudy morning, weather cool went to Sabbath School Went to Campelite Meeting in the evening got very wet Dull very busy sewing got a letter from Nell answered it the same evening Much {illegible} that she is going to {illegible} Still dull Had Mrs & Mr Lewis Bodman to Tea I like her very much She is a real Lady, very social George very sick all night got better and went to Friends {illegible} with the Bodmans staid all night Got a letter from Jasper Grandpa Goble very sick I wish I could have been home to see him A fine day went down Town with Baby Had a nice time Called on Mrs Dustin A dull morning Baby not so well in the afternoon Baby very sick. sent for Sibly The Methodist Chapel dedicated Did not go Had a lonesome day Baby some better writing to Rose this afternoon Got a letter from Pa and Rose Feel as though I can not stay here much longer A beautiful day Went to Decatur Had a nice ride But did not see the Fair Grounds I regret it very much A dull heavy morning Lutie came home from the Fair at ten in the evening The evening delightful A fine day Emma making Lutie's Bonnet I am doing house work to day, As Lizzie is away George & Edward went to the Fair Bought the prize Horses They are very Beautiful A Fine day Emma & I made 6 calls Called on Mrs Nash, Mrs Hawks, " Bell, " Wharton, Scott, and Monroe Had Frost very cool quite like Fall Feel disappointed no Church to day Not feeling very well this morning Went to Millmine for a ride with the new Ponies �A lovely day Very busy in the morning Had a severe head ache Could not work after eleven o clock Weather fine still feel poorly Called on Mrs Force, not at home Called on Mrs D Niles Took the Cars at one o clock stoped at Tolono half an hour Chicago Branch of Illinois Central Comes in here got to Layfayette took sleeping car Got to Toledo at half past Four in the morning Saw Mrs & Mr Howard also Dr Bodman Left at three got to Detroit at 7 o clo Took breakfast at ½ past 5 took the Cars at Windsor for Woodstock got there at one o clock Home at half after 5 All at home Emma sick all night Some better in the afternoon 1870 June 6 Monday Got to London 1 pm Tuesday & got to Detroit 8,15 and Remained till 3,30 arrived at 7th Toledo 6,15 Frank, George & Edward met me took a cab went to Franks, Took Tea went to Georges staid all night & went back to Franks in the morning Thursday 10 morning Nellie had a chill very sick all day & the next, better on Saturday Sunday 13 went to Baptist Church stoped at Emmas 14 till Monday 3,20 Em, Lutie, Charlie & I took a ride in one of Jonas fine Hacks down the river, then up to Georges office from thence to Franks, Found Nellie & the Boy comfortable Tuesday 15 Morning pleasant Rain PM called on Mrs Howel in the eve Wednesday 16 15 Morning fine Thursday 16 Went up town with Jule come back to Ems stoped 1 hour, then took a Car back Met a Canadian lady & Frank on the car. Nellie had a slight chill at night Very sick all day Applied cold water to the Brow Saturday night rested badly 17 Went to Ems wrote home Sunday 18 eve come back to Nells found her a little better Baby fretful Monday 19 very hot Thursday 23 Went to Ems Hack come come at 7 went to cemetery from thence to the Office got George Went to Langs Garde Friday called on Mrs Scott Saturday morn back to Nellies �25 Got letters from Newton Sunday 26 staid with Nellie At {illegible} went to Ems On Monday went to put in Bay very hot Tuesday morn back 28 Nellies Got home from Toledo Friday July 15/70 1871 came to Toledo May 17 Frankie died 30th June 16 dry 17 fine Rain Cancelled {Visi} Violinist 1876 Feb 7 wrote Emma sent to New Orleans Feb 8 Wrote Frank 1876 July 29 Went to Daniel Gobles staid till Tuesday Aug 1st Took dinner at Mr Halls Ingersol the went to London, came home at night Sept 13 went to Toledo with Mr & Mrs Landon returned on Tuesday the 26 {Pages 117 to 129 Blank} Cream Tea Cake 1 Tea cup of sweet cream 3 even teaspoonfuls of pulverised carbonate of ammonia flavor with Lemon roll thin & bake nicely 1 tea cup of white sugar Wexford Biscuits Rub 4 oz of butter into 8 oz flour & 6 oz white sugar the yolks of 2 eggs & white of one 1 tablespoonful brandy roll the paste thin cut with a tin cutter wet over the top with egg & �sift on white sugar & bake quick Grayham Gems 1 pt sweet milk 3 eggs 1 cup molasses 2 tablespoonsful of lard 1 of baking powder salt beat stiff & drop in pans bake quick 1877 Had Green Peas June 25 1878 Had Green Peas June 22 " sowed peas July 16 Cheap Loaf Cake One & one third cups of flour One third cup of Sweet milk one cup of sugar one table spoonful melted butter one egg two teaspoonful of baking powder How to wash Point Lace Take a bottle or Round coller put flannel two or three times round & sew it fast Put the lace smoothly round. sew it fast. put flannle round & sew fast then roll it around in the suds till clean. rinse well squeeze the water out Then let it dry nearly Then take off & spread smoothly till perfectly dry To Make Elderbury Wine Pick the buries off the stem Put them in a crock cover with boiling water �let them stand over night, mash & strain add 3 lbs sugar to a Galon add cloves, Boil & skim put in Jugs add a {little} yeast & stand till done working then pour carefully off & Bottle cork tight A Good Tea Cake 1 cup of Sugar half a cup of butter 2 Eggs two thirds of a Cup of sweet milk, one even tablespoonful of baking powder in two cups of flour flavor to taste Soft Ginger Cake. 1 cup of butter or lard 1 " sour milk 2 " best Syrup Ginger, to taste 1 spoonful of soda beat thoroughly but soft bake quick & in a large flat dish 2 Eggs or 3 Cream Sponge Cake 3 Eggs 2 cups of Sugar 1 " sour cream 1 Teaspoonful of soda & 2 of cream tartar beat soft & bake in a deep dish 2 cups flour �{written in margin} good Elderbury Wine. Clean the buries, put them in a crock & cover with boiling water let them stand over night bruise & strain them add three lbs Sugar to each Galon of Juice then boil 20 minutes, skim when cool add a little yeast & let it stand a few days before bottling Railroad Cake 3 Eggs 1 Cup of sugar 1 cup flour 2 Teaspoonfuls of Cream Tartar dissolved in half cup cold water 1 of soda beat well Avilude A game of Birds Cottage Pudding 1 cup sugar 1 Egg 1 Cup Sweet Milk 3 table spoonful melted butter 1 table spoon baking powder stir to a thick batter bake half an hour eat with sauce Dec 1874 To make ripe Cucumber Pickle. Peal. & take out seeds Then cut in strips put some cloves in the strips Pack in a crock take ¼ lbs sugar to 1 lb cucumber put in a little vinegar boil & pour over the fruit let stand 9 days then boil all together Then its fit for use Sponge Corn Cake. Mix to a cream 1 teacup of butter & 1 of sugar add 3 well beaten eggs 1 scant qt of flour with 3 even teaspoonfull of cream tartar mixed through it well pulverised & 3 teacup of milk to which add �½ teaspoonfull of soda If sour milk be used Omit the cream tartar Add 1 pt good corn meal which will make it as stiff as will stir well Beat or stir it thourily & put in two long tins bake half hour in quick Oven Mock Charlotte Purse. 1 cup of butter 2 of sugar 4 of flour 1 of sour milk 4 Eggs 1 teaspoonful of soda Bake as Jelly Cake ____________________________________________________________ Snow drift Cake 3 cups flour 2 of sugar ½ cup of butter 1 cup sweet milk whites of 5 eggs beaten to a stiff froth 1 teaspoon of cream tartar ½ spoon of soda sift the flour & put it in lightly Fruit Dumplings. Stir a batter with equal proportions of cream & buttermilk to a stiff batter with flour, soda &c Drop in a patty pan bake quick, open & fill with fruit, any kind you have, are better than rich pastry Sponge Cake. Take 5 Eggs & their weight in sugar & one half their weight in flour, Juice of one lemon Beat yolks & sugar to a Cream Then gradually stir in the flour & the whites well beaten watch while baking Dec 22 Maria Ehle to Cash $3. March 22/77 wrote to Japan Feb 28 sent Newton Box 30 goods $4,25 Mar 16 B money recevd 12, " The Text of Nellies Funeral Sermon was Preached from the 3 verse of the 26 chap of Isaiah To Make Cherry Wine To 1 qt of Juice add 1 lb of sugar �stir it so the sugar will dissolve let it stand skim it as long as scum rises Then drain it off & bottle or put in Jugs Syrup for Cough Bronchitus &c 1lb Elecompane Root ½ " Cumphy " ½ " Mandrake " Pour 1 Gallon of Boiling water & steep down to 1qt Add 1 pint of Molasses Dose 1 Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day {Transcriber's note - Elecampane is an herb. The root is used to make medicine. Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm} 1868 been excessively hot for 2 months July 15 cooler but no rain yet –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1871 Jan 18 Emma George & Charlie came went home 20th 1871 went to Toledo Jan 27 come home Feb 27 May 17 went to Toledo Frankie died May 30 at 9 PM Come to Eaton Rapids July 8 to Grand " July 10 come back to Eaton Wednesday 12 very hot {Handwritten} Cash paid {Handwritten} Memorandum Apr 22 to Martha 40ct –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– �1871 July 13 Eaton Rapids Arrivals Buffalo Mrs Sidway Son & Servant girl Louiville Kentucky Dr & Brother 1870 Commenced seling Milk May 16 June 6th Went to Toledo Fare to London $1,15 ct To Detroit 3,50 Tea ,20 To Toledo 2,00 Fare Home from Detroit $4,65 1871 March 29 Mother came here For more information on Roseltha Goble, 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 Roseltha Goble Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roseltha Goble 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 1857-1919 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Oxford County, Blenheim Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roseltha Goble 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, Oxford County, Blenheim Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page}</p> <p>DAILY</p> <p>POCKET</p> <p>REMEMBRANCER</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1864</p> <p>FOR THE TRADE.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page listing eclipses in 1864}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{A table showing number of days from any day in one month to the same day in any other month.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Interest Table showing interest from $10 to 5,000 dollars for one month and for one year at 6 per cent}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for January 1864}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for February}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for March}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for April}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for May}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for June}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for July}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for August}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for September}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for October}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for November}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Table for December}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, Friday 1, 1864</p> <p>Rout to Bement From Detrout to Toledo. Take the Michigan Southga{te} Road Then The Toledo &amp; Wabash Road to the state</p> <p>Saturday 2.</p> <p>Then the Great Western Ill to Bement</p> <p>Railroad fare to Toledo $ 7,00 Hotel fare Two {illegible} and Bed $2,50</p> <p>Sunday 3.</p> <p>From Toledo to state line $2,00 Fare at The Oliver House $2,00 From state line to Bement $2,10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed} Jan. Monday 4, 1864</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>July 17</td> <td>to postage on letter</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>to postage</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 7</td> <td>postage</td> <td>10.</td> </tr><tr><td>" 14</td> <td>postage</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>" 17</td> <td>postage</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table> {printed} Tuesday 5. <table><tbody><tr><td>Aug 3</td> <td>to Silk for Em</td> <td>$one dollar &amp; 0 cts</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Paper &amp; Envelope</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>coloring Flanel</td> <td>$1,00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Buttons 15 Fare to Decatur 70 cts</td> <td>$1,00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>lunch {printed Wednesday 6}</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 5</td> <td>letter to Nell</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>slipper</td> <td>$1,25</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Thursday 7, 1864}</p> <p>Have been reading the Vicar of Wakefield By Oliver Goldsmith Also Cudgoes Cane, Tom Brown of Rugby The Mystery by Henry Wood The story of self Denial by Mrs H. B. Gardiner Have been much interested in it</p> <p>{printed Saturday 9.}</p> <p>G Millmine house 109 yds carpet in Halls Cost of carpets $130 new Gold Watch $555 with chain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Sunday 10, 1864}</p> <p>July 12 Edward sold $10,00 in Gold at Toledo for $25,00 in Green Backs I sold $5,00 to the Dentist for $12,60</p> <p>{printed Monday 11.}</p> <p>Sold $1,0 in silver to Emma for $2,00 Sold $1,00 in silver at Toledo got $2,00</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 12.}</p> <p>Have had in Green Backs altogether $41,60 Sept 14 Balance on hand $3, 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Wednesday 13, 1864}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Traveling Expenses here</td> <td>$22,60</td> </tr><tr><td>Postage</td> <td>$0</td> </tr><tr><td>slippers</td> <td>1,25</td> </tr><tr><td>shawl</td> <td>1,00</td> </tr><tr><td>Buttons</td> <td>,14</td> </tr><tr><td>Fare {printed Thursday 14.} Fare to Decatur</td> <td>,70</td> </tr><tr><td>Lunch</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>silk for Em</td> <td>1,80</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>28,40</td> </tr><tr><td>Paid Dentist 1</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>38,40</td> </tr><tr><td>{printed Friday 15.} Sept 16 slippers for Rose</td> <td>1,50</td> </tr><tr><td>Buttons</td> <td>{,20}</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Saturday 16, 1864}</p> <p>Sept 21 left Bement Went on free {illegible}an to state line From St line to Toledo in the ding sleeping car $10,40 Toledo to Detroit {printed Sunday 17.} $2,40 Forty cts for Buss ride to Russel House 40 ct from the house to the Boat Fare at the Oliver House $2,50. At</p> <p>{printed Monday 18.}</p> <p>At the Russel House $2,75 From Detroit home $4,40, Buss to Institute 50 cts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Tuesday 19, 1864}</p> <p>From Woodstock home 52 ct for Emma &amp; Myself</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 20.}</p> <p>Took George &amp; Emma $5,00 worth of goods For which he allowed me $10,00 to be applied {printed Thursday 21.} on Newtons account</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Friday 22. 1864}</p> <p>June 25 1867</p> <p>Came to Toledo. Fare to Detroit $4,50 Fare to Toledo $2,10 in Green Backs</p> <p>{printed Saturday 23.}</p> <p>26 Wednesday warm &amp; dry Went to the Office with Em</p> <p>27 Wrote home did not go out Mrs Bodman called</p> <p>{printed Sunday 24.}</p> <p>28 Feasting on strawberries</p> <p>28 Friday Went to the Church at 8 in the morning then to the Office &amp; Dentists In the evening to the high school closing exercises</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Monday 25, 1864}</p> <p>29 Saturday Nell, Dora &amp; I went up Town. Saw the Circus Horses Very warm &amp; dry</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 26.}</p> <p>30 Sunday Went with George &amp; Em to Episcopal Church In the eve went to Congregational heard Mr Williams</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 27.}</p> <p>July 1st Very warm went to the Dentists Nellie had two teeth extracted Dora three {illegible} it well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. pencilled July printed Thursday 28. pencilled 1867 printed 1864</p> <p>Tuesday 2 went to the Dentists with Dora &amp; Will at 7 o clock took the impression of the mouth went again at 3 to try the plate in the {printed Friday 29.} mouth</p> <p>Wednesday did not go out very warm Will, Lutie &amp; Nellie took a ride. In the evening we prepared things for the {Youth}</p> <p>{Printed Saturday 30.}</p> <p>4 Our Family started at 7 a m for the Office thence on board a Tug for Presque Isle, had a fine ride &amp; pleasant time, had it not rained</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Jan. Sunday 31, 1864}</p> <p>Friday rather tired went to the dentists in the afternoon Dora had the plate fitted &amp; teeth tied, a sore operation</p> <p>{printed February, Monday 1.}</p> <p>6 Sat Morn letter from house, &amp; sent one home went to see Japanese thence to the Saloon got Ice cream weather cooler</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 2.}</p> <p>11 wrote home went riding in small boat had nice time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed February, Wednesday 3, 1864}</p> <p>12 went to Dentist weather cooler</p> <p>15 got a letter from Newton Rose poorly went calling with Nellie</p> <p>{printed Thursday 4.}</p> <p>16 went to Dentist Em &amp; I called on Mrs Smith, Parmerby Williams, Hayes, Brasted not at home 1</p> <p>{printed Friday 5.}</p> <p>17 came home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. pencilled 67 printed Saturday 6, 1864}</p> <p>Aug 12 Nellie came home with Dora &amp; Charlie</p> <p>24 George &amp; Em came</p> <p>{printed Sunday 7.}</p> <p>George went back</p> <p>28 Nellie went</p> <p>30</p> <p>Sept 25 Emma went home</p> <p>{printed Monday 8.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. pencilled 1874 printed Tuesday 9, pencilled illegible) printed 1864</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Butter 2 lbs 22</td> <td>44</td> </tr><tr><td>Meat 15 Berrys 30</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>do 10 peas 8</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>Bread 5 Berrys 20</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16 {illegible} 10 meat 25</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Berrys 30</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>{printed Wednesday 10.}</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Blacking &amp; Brick</td> <td>{8?}</td> </tr><tr><td>Onions &amp; Crack</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$2.32</td> </tr><tr><td>17 Berries 18 sugar 30</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>Eggs 18 Butter 44</td> <td>62</td> </tr><tr><td>{printed Thursday 11.}</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Monday 5 ct Tues 20</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Wed meat, cherres</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>For Washing</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Thurs Meat 10 Bet 5</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>Thurs Bread 5</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2,20</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. Friday 12, 1864}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Friday Bread 5</td> <td>05</td> </tr><tr><td>Satu steak 25</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Butter 40 bean 8</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>Cake 18 Currents 8 15</td> <td>33</td> </tr><tr><td>Berries</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Bread 10 {Bosk} 25</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>{printed Saturday 13.}</td> <td>166</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>174</td> </tr><tr><td>Ironing</td> <td>42</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>225</td> </tr><tr><td>total</td> <td>441</td> </tr><tr><td>July 3 {printed Sunday 14,}</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Monday</td> <td>0.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Tuesday Currant</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>Meat</td> <td>24</td> </tr><tr><td>Bread</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>41</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. Monday 15, 1864}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Wed Meat</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>Lemons</td> <td>3/0</td> </tr><tr><td>Beets 5 peas 10</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>Berries 37</td> <td>37</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>24</td> </tr><tr><td>Washing $1,</td> <td>200</td> </tr><tr><td>{printed Tuesday 16.}</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Thurs Potatoes</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>" Beets</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>" Bread</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>Currants</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>Sugar 52 {Ginger}</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td>Indigo 15 Vineg{illegible} 5</td> <td>32</td> </tr><tr><td>Brille {printed Wednesday 17.}</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>Lemons 2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2,08</td> </tr><tr><td>{illegible} Bro{illegible}</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>B{illegible} 15 Meat 20</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Onions 5 Meat 6</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. Thursday 18, 1864}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>"</td> <td>76</td> </tr><tr><td>Molasses, Bread</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>Milk</td> <td>162</td> </tr><tr><td>Peas 15</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>Saturday Meat</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>Total {printed Friday 19.}</td> <td>765</td> </tr></tbody></table> 1871 July 20 Returned to Canada Nellie went on the evening Train {printed Saturday 20.}August 14 Oct 13 come to Toledo with Nellie</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. Sunday 21, 1864}</p> <p>Oct 13 Pd gave me $7 1/2 in Gold silver 26 $2,80 ct in American Canada money of my own $4 in Bills &amp; Silver</p> <p>{printed Monday 22.}</p> <p>American $1,20 21 Paid Nellie for {Roves} Braid $1,20 Paid for Stamp 25</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 23.}</p> <p>{rest of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1871 {printed Feb. Wednesday 24, 1864}</p> <p>Oct Paid for Nov 10 Nov for Cord for Clo Cloak , 18</p> <p>{printed Thursday 25.}</p> <p>{rest of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Feb. Saturday 27, 1864}</p> <p>{printed Sunday 28.}</p> <p>{printed Monday 29.}</p> <p>{Page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Page blank excepted for printed dates.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Friday 4, 1864} 1871</p> <p>Frankie died May 30</p> <p>Nellie died Feb 10th/72</p> <p>Freddie died July 2</p> <p>Pa went to Toledo May 10th</p> <p>{printed Saturday 5.}</p> <p>George &amp; Emma left home for California May 15</p> <p>{printed Sunday 6.}</p> <p>June 18 Clara &amp; I went to Toledo</p> <p>19 at eve took a walk with the children saw the Rein Deer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Monday 7, 1864}</p> <p>Amount of cash $10,00 in paper, silver 55 American paper $2,75 do silver $2,50</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 8.}</p> <p>20 Thursday Irwin took the cars, over to Franks Freddie looks feebile Heat excessive</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 9.}</p> <p>21 Went to perrysburg had a pleasant time David Tate went with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>22 {printed March, Thursday 10, 1864} 72</p> <p>Saturday Morn took the children, Miss B, &amp; Frank Riding went to the cemetery &amp; took a look at dear Nellies Resting Place {printed Friday 11.} Oh how lonely it is here without her P M went out bought Hose, Gloves, &amp; {Tam} 68 ct</p> <p>{printed Saturday 12.}</p> <p>Expenses From home to Detroit $4,55 cts Palace fare 75 Orange 5 Print 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{March, Sunday 13, 1864} 72</p> <p>Took several rides in the street cars</p> <p>July 1st very hot, do not feel well Frank Dear Fredie sick spent {printed Monday 14.} the afternoon there, Tuesday morn, went to Franks Freddie died at 2 p m Buried Wednesday at 6 p m</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 15.}</p> <p>George &amp; Emma come home Sunday the 7th Took Tea at Franks Friday 12 Saturday left for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Wednesday 16, 1864} 72</p> <p>home at 6 PM by Boat had a pleasant trip to Port Colburn, There took the Cars on the {printed Thursday 17.} Welland Road to St Cathrines Took Dinner at Mr Biggars Saw Miss St John, Mr &amp; Mrs Cook {printed Friday 18.} Got home Monday eve found Newton bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Saturday 19, 1864} 1872</p> <p>July 2 Freddie B Anderson died Buried on Wednesday the 6th</p> <p>Oct 4 {printed Sunday 20}</p> <p>Emma, Frank, Charlie Rose &amp; Mary came On Monday the 7th Frank went home George come on Friday {printed Monday 21.} the 11th They all went home on Tuesday the 15th</p> <p>Nov 5th Tuesday morn at 7 Newton taken Bleeding</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Tuesday 22, 1864}</p> <p>Bled a qt or more got better &amp; was more comfortable Till Tuesday eve the</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 23.}</p> <p>Oct Tuesday 29 at 7 a m Newton taken Bleeding Bled a qt or more Then got better &amp; was more comfortable until</p> <p>Nov {printed Thursday 24.} 5th</p> <p>Tuesday Eve at 11 was taken Bleeding again &amp; Expired in about Ten Minutes He died with out a struggle Another</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Friday 25, 1864}</p> <p>Dear one has gone to rest He was Buried on Friday the 8th Mr Toping preached from the one hundred {printed Saturday 26.} &amp; Sixteenth Psalm &amp; 15th verse Precious in the night of the Lord is the death of his saints</p> <p>{printed Sunday 27.} {remainder of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Monday 28, 1864 73}</p> <p>Oct 6 Ellen Golder &amp; Maria Spear left for Buffalo on Morning Train</p> <p>{Remaining of the page except for printed dates blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed March, Thursday 31, 1864}</p> <p>1874 Commenced living in the new house Sept 20</p> <p>1/2 lb Japan Tea</p> <p>10 lbs sugar</p> <p>{printed April, Friday 1.}</p> <p>had 30 lbs Coffee sugar on hand from store stock Went to visit Uncle Peter Buckbee Oct 2</p> <p>{printed Saturday 2.}</p> <p>Come home Oct 7 not well</p> <p>Oct 10 Eva Titch &amp; Miss Trotter here</p> <p>Oct 17 Visited James Eakinses with Daniel Goble</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed April, Sunday 3, 1864 74}</p> <p>Oct 20 1/2 lb Japan Tea</p> <p>" 21 Wrote to Mrs Buckbee</p> <p>" 22 do " Emma</p> <p>Nov 21 got a letter from {printed Monday 4.} Emma got 10 lbs Sugar 1/2 Tea Miss Sinclair &amp; Dora went to Mr Landons 1 Bar soap</p> <p>Nov 30 wrote to Emma</p> <p>Dec {printed Tuesday 5.} 20 1/2 Tea</p> <p>Jan 11 Went to Toledo Come home March 23</p> <p>March 25 1/2 lb Tea</p> <p>April 3 10 lbs Sugar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed April, Wednesday 6, 1864 75}</p> <p>M April 26 wrote to Japan</p> <p>June 9 wrote to Japan</p> <p>{Other than printed dates the remainder of the page is blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Pages 54 through to 81 are blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Saturday 2, 1864 74}</p> <p>Sunday 9 Central House Very warm indeed</p> <p>Mon day 10</p> <p>{Remainder of the page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Tuesday 5, 1864}</p> <p>Blissfield</p> <p>Tecumse Manchester</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 6.}</p> <p>Napolean</p> <p>Jackson put up at Hibbard House Took Dennes</p> <p>July 8 {printed Thursday 7,} 1870</p> <p>Michigan from Toledo, to Eton Rapids Blissfield, Tecumse, Manchester Napolean &amp; Others</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Friday 8, 1864}</p> <p>Bought this Diary Have been feeble to day Weather fine Pa gone fishing Got some fine fish</p> <p>{printed Saturday 9.}</p> <p>Ginger Cake 2 cup Molasses 2 Eggs 1 Cup Butter 1 {unreadable} True Milk 1 tea spoon {illegible} soda Ginger</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Monday 11, 1864}</p> <p>Left Woodstock at 3,30 for Bement, got to Detroit $30 stoped all night had a pleasant ride &amp; good nights rest</p> <p>{printed Tuesday. 12}</p> <p>Sept Detroit $,15 got to Toledo at eleven went to the Oliver Hous took Dinner abt 4 Went to Mr Howards Had a pleasant time Took cars at 11 for State {printed Wednesday 13.} line changed cars at State line Met George at Tolono Got to Bement 4 O,cl Very Much Fatigued Found Emma well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Thursday 14, 1864}</p> <p>Feel quite comfortable The weather cool &amp; cloudy Had several calls in The evening sent a paper to Nellie</p> <p>{printed Friday 15.}</p> <p>Morning delightful Emma poorly At night Susie &amp; I had a nice walk Em better George went to Millmine</p> <p>{printed Saturday 16.}</p> <p>A lovely cool morning The afternon Noon very warm Called on Mrs Hinkle spent an hour they are Methodist peaple</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July. Sunday 17, 1864}</p> <p>very warm. wrote home to pa George Edward &amp; Emma &amp; I had a splendid ride saw Georges {but}</p> <p>{printed Monday 18.}</p> <p>Cloudy &amp; cool, but no rain sowed all day Had Ice cream at night very anxious to hear from Home Had Ice cream &amp; Ripe apple</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 19.}</p> <p>Very warm no Rain yet Put on a quilt Called on Mrs Wharton George went to spring field</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Wednesday 20, 1864}</p> <p>Very cool quilted Emmas silk quilt Had a show in Town Lutie went George &amp; Edward went a s{h}asting Got 3 chickens</p> <p>{printed Thursday 21.}</p> <p>still cool got another quilt on the Frames Mary Oliver called Her &amp; Lute had a great spree Em &amp; I walked down to the Office in the Evening</p> <p>{printed Friday 22.}</p> <p>very cool Em had a fit sick all day sent for Dr come at noon, got better rested well during the night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Saturday 23, 1864}</p> <p>A lovely day Had Pra{?}y chicken for dinner also cucumbers Finished the quilt Read the rest of the day Mrs D Niles calld also Mrs Whee{d}on Em Poorly {printed Sunday 24.} the first part of the nicht Warm &amp; pleasant Emma quite comfortable George &amp; Lutie went to Church in the morning In the afternoon I went to Methodist Church Had a very good sermon</p> <p>{printed Monday 25.}</p> <p>weather still fine No rain since I came The Dr is here Went home on the night Train Emma is {faded}act</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Tuesday 26, 1864}</p> <p>The weather rather foggy and unpleasant. Went to the Office but got no letter felt quite disappointed</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 27.}</p> <p>Got a letter from home this morning which came very acceptable as I felt very anxious to hear from the Dear ones at home</p> <p>{printed Thursday 28,}</p> <p>Went a Chicken hunting with George &amp; Edward &amp; Virgil yesterday, had a pleasant time got 7 chick sent a letter to Rose to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed July, Friday 29. 1864}</p> <p>exceedingly warm Emma poorly not feeling well myself Feeling anxious about Nellie will be glad to get home again Got letter from Pa &amp; Nellie</p> <p>{printed Saturday 30.}</p> <p>slept but little The heat is excessive I am feeling more comfortable about home, since the lettrs came How deeply Mr Cooper must feel The loss of his wife</p> <p>Called on Mrs Bell {printed Sunday 31.} Wife</p> <p>Had rain last night cloudy &amp; cooll this morning No Church to day Had a lovely day Took a ride at night with Emma</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Monday 1, 1864}</p> <p>Cloudy and cool put on the small quilt got it nearly done Felt poorly in the afternoon, Took a walk Mrs Wharton called George went to Montocello gone all day</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 2.}</p> <p>A fine day, finished the quilt Went down town got a new Dress Commenced making it All well and Comfortable</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 3.}</p> <p>Went down Town got a silk apron for Emma Had a nice little rain The air seems so fresh and pure since the rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Thursday 4. 1864}</p> <p>Very foggy this morning I do not feel well Lute &amp; I went to the Hay Yard to see them press Hay, But were disappointed Had a heavy rain with Thunder and lightning {printed Friday 5.}</p> <p>Finished the Dress yesterday Cloudy and dull all day still feel poorly would like to be at home I find religion in rather a low state not much life about it</p> <p>{printed Saturday 6.}</p> <p>Feel very well again Its a lovely morning went shoping for Em In the afternoon Called on Mrs Wharton &amp; Mollie, Also on Mrs Nash at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Sunday 7, 1864}</p> <p>Got letter from home and sent one back The day warm Mollie called in the afternoon Lutie &amp; I went to Church in the Hall</p> <p>{printed Monday 8.}</p> <p>Dreadfully hot Went to Millmine with George &amp; Edward had a nice ride Had Ice Cream in the evening Then Music</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 9.}</p> <p>very hot cant work for the heat George sick all day Got a paper from Pa Lutie went to a party at Mr Bells</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Wednesday 10, 1864}</p> <p>Still warm George better gone to Millmine I went down town to get things for Emma Called on Mrs Niles, Also Mrs Dustin The evening pleasant but very warm</p> <p>{printed Thursday 11.}</p> <p>George went to Springfied on the night Train Came back at One it Rained violently Finished the last quilt</p> <p>{printed Friday 12.}</p> <p>Some rain in the morning afternoon fine Lutie &amp; I went to the pl{an}t{?} here Called at Mrs Bells Emma not well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Saturday 13, 1864}</p> <p>The morning fine &amp; cool Emma worse sent Edward to Montocello for the Dr Baby born at 1/2 past 12 Emma smart</p> <p>{printed Sunday 14.}</p> <p>Very warm wrote to Rose Felt poorly Went to Methodist Church at 4 Mr &amp; Mrs Nash called</p> <p>{printed Monday 15.}</p> <p>Emma &amp; Boy doing well The day very warm Had 10 calls to day I do not enjoy the Meeting of so many strangers as I do not expect to meet {written along the side of the page} them again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Tuesday 16, 1864}</p> <p>The morning Cloudy &amp; dull rains some Had some Calls</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 17.}</p> <p>George went away at noone came back the next day The day fine Feeling very Poorly Baby fretful got letters from home</p> <p>{printed Thursday 18.}</p> <p>A lovely day Went down Town to get Babys Dress stampd did not get it done</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Friday 19, 1864}</p> <p>Cold &amp; Cloudy Wrote to Nell went down town Emma not so well in the afternoon</p> <p>{printed Saturday 20.}</p> <p>Emma better went down town got Babys Dress Feel poorly to day Mollie called to see Baby got a note from Nell</p> <p>{printed Sunday 21.}</p> <p>wrote a note to Nell Stopt at home all day Edward came to board Emma very Smart indeed George &amp; Lute went to Church {at} Methodist</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Monday 22, 1864}</p> <p>Went to Montacello with George Had a nice ride saw Berties Grave The dear little Angel is sleeping Do not like Monticello went to the Dentists afternoon</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 23.}</p> <p>Sarah &amp; Jen here They went home I went to the Dentist at ten Having Teeth made After dinner George went to St Louis</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 24.}</p> <p>Very warm this morning Got my Teeth in The afternoon They feel rather Clumsy but think I will like them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Thursday 25, 1864}</p> <p>Had a Thunder Storm in the night Emma had a bad chill at 4 &amp; 5 o clock very sick all the forenoon Had the Dr at noon much better in the evening</p> <p>{printed Friday 26.}</p> <p>Emma very smart during the day George come home in the morning The day cool and Comfortable Got a letter from Rose also a paper</p> <p>{printed Saturday 27.}</p> <p>The weather very cool Emma quite weak but had a good nights rest Mr Luther Bodman came this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Sunday 28, 1864}</p> <p>Emma able to be up took dinner with us a beautiful day went to hear Mr Osborn preach Morning &amp; Evening</p> <p>{printed Monday 29.}</p> <p>sent letter to Newton A fine day Begun a cap for the Boy went down Town Mr Cooper and Willie have {illegible}te Mrs McMaster</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 30.}</p> <p>A beautiful day Emma went out doors for the first Mr Bodman &amp; Edward to dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed August, Wednesday 31, 1864}</p> <p>A fine day Had a Republican Meeting in Town to day The speaker had a flow of words But it was not refined Many expressions were harsh and approaching the to vulgarity</p> <p>{printed Sept. Thursday 1.}</p> <p>Had a beautiful day Emma very comfortable and Baby very good Lewis and Joseph Bodman came</p> <p>{printed Friday 2.}</p> <p>Very warm to day Had a nice ride this morning wrote to pa The time seems long but I hope to get home before long</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed September, Saturday 3, 1864}</p> <p>Ecceedingly hot all day Feeling very lonely and wish I was at home It is so warm the perspiration is droping off my face</p> <p>{printed Sunday 4.}</p> <p>A Cloudy morning, weather cool went to Sabbath School Went to Campelite Meeting in the evening got very wet</p> <p>{printed Monday 5.}</p> <p>Dull very busy sewing got a letter from Nell answered it the same evening Much {very faded} that she is going to {very faded}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sept. Tuesday 6, 1864}</p> <p>Still dull Had Mrs &amp; Mr Lewis Bodman to Tea I like her very much She is a real Lady, very social</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 7.}</p> <p>George very sick all night got better and went to Friends {"esh} with the Bodmans staid all night</p> <p>{printed Thursday 8,}</p> <p>Got a letter from Jasper Grandpa Goble very sick I wish I could have been home to see him</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sept. Friday 9, 1864}</p> <p>A fine day went down Town with Baby Had a nice time Called on Mrs Dustin</p> <p>{printed Saturday 10.}</p> <p>A dull morning Baby not so well in the afternoon</p> <p>{printed Sunday 11.}</p> <p>Baby very sick. sent for Sibly The Methodist Chapel dedicated Did not go Had a lonesome day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sept. Monday 12, 1864}</p> <p>Baby some better writing to Rose this afternoon Got a letter from pa and Rose Feel as though I can not stay here much longer</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 13.}</p> <p>A beautiful day Went to Decatur Had a nice ride But did not see the Fair Grounds I regret it very much</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 14.}</p> <p>A dull heavy morning Lutie came home from the Fair at ten in the evening The evening delightful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sept. Thursday 15, 1864}</p> <p>A fine day Emma making Lutie's Bonnet I am doing house work to day, As Lizzie is away</p> <p>{printed Friday 16.}</p> <p>George &amp; Edward went to the Fair Bought the prize {Horses} They are very Beautiful</p> <p>{printed Saturday 17.}</p> <p>A Fine day Emma &amp; I made 6 calls Called on Mrs Nash Mrs Hawks, " Bell, " Warton, Scott, and Monroe</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sunday 18, 1864}</p> <p>Had Frost very cool quite like Fall Feel disappointed No Church to day Not feeling very well this morning Went to Millmine for a ride with the {ne?} Ponies {printed Monday 19.} A lovely day Very busy in the morning Had a severe head ache Could not work after eleven o clock</p> <p>{printed Tuesday 20.}</p> <p>Weather fine still feel poorly Called on Mrs {Force}, Not at home Called on Mrs D Niles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sept. Wednesday 21, 1864}</p> <p>Took the Cars at one o clock stoped at Tolono half an hour Chica go Branch of Illinois Central Comes in here got to Layfayette took sleeping car {printed Thursday 22.} Got to Toledo at half past Four in the morning Saw Mrs &amp; Mr Howard also Dr Bodman Left at three got to Detroit at 7 o clock</p> <p>{printed Friday 23.}</p> <p>Took breakfast at 1/2 past 5 took the Cars at Windsor for Woodstock got there at one o clock Home at half after 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Sept. Saturday 24, 1864}</p> <p>All at home Emma sick all night Some better in the afternoon</p> <p>{printed Sunday 25.}</p> <p>{printed Monday 26.}</p> <p>{rest of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Oct. Sunday 9. 1864}</p> <p>1870 June 6 Monday Got to London 1 p m Tuesday I got to Detroit 8,15 and Remained till 3,30 arrived at {printed Monday 10.} 7th Toledo 6,15 Frank George &amp; Edward met me took a cab went to Franks, Took Ten went to Georges staid all night {printed Tuesday 11,} &amp; went back to Franks in the morning Thursday 10 morning Nellie had a chill very sick all day &amp; the next, better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Oct. Wednesday 12, 1864}</p> <p>on Saturday, Sunday 13 went to Baptist Church Stoped at Emmas 12 till Monday 3,20 Em, Lutie, Charlie &amp; I took {printed Thursday 13,} a ride in one of Jonas fine Hacks down the river, then up to Georges office from thence to Franks, Found Nellie &amp; the Boy comfortable {printed Friday 14,} Tuesday 15 Morning pleasant Rain P M called on Mrs Howel in the eve Wednesday 16 15 Morning fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Oct. Saturday 15, 1864}</p> <p>Thursday 16 Went up town with Jule come back to Ems stoped 1 hour, then took a Car back Met a Canadian lady &amp; Frank on the {printed Sunday 16.} car Nellie had a slight chill at night Very sick all day Applied cold water to the Borom Saturday night rested badly 17 Went to Ems wrote home {printed Monday 17.} Sunday 18 eve come back to Nells found her a little better Baby fretful Monday 19 very hot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Oct. Tuesday 18, 1864}</p> <p>Thursday 23 Went to Ems Hack come come at 7 went to cemetery from thence to the Office got Georg</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 19.}</p> <p>Went to Langs Garde Friday called on Mrs Scott Saturday morn back to Nellies 25 Got letters from Newton Sunday 26 staid with {printed Thursday 20.} Nellie At {faded writing} went to Ems On Monday went to put in Bay very hot Tuesday morn back {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Oct. Friday 21, 1864}</p> <p>Nellies Got home from Toledo Friday July 15/70 1871 came to Toledo May 17 Frankie died 30th</p> <p>June 16 {printed Saturday 22.} dry 17 fine Rain</p> <p>{printed Sunday 23.} {rest of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Oct. Monday 24, 1864}</p> <p>{Cancelled} Wise Violinist</p> <p>1876 Feb 7 wrote Emma sent to New Orleans</p> <p>Feb 8 {printed Tuesday 25.}</p> <p>Wrote Frank</p> <p>1876 July 29 Went to Daniel Gobles staid till Tuesday Aug 1st Took dinner at Mr Halls Inger {printed Wednesday 26.} sol the went to London, came home at night</p> <p>Sept 13 went to Toledo with Mr &amp; Mrs Landon returned on Tuesday the 26</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank except for printed dates}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank except for printed dates}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank except for printed dates}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Monday 5, 1864}</p> <p>Cream Tea Cake 1 tea cup of sweet cream 3 even teaspoonfuls of pulverised carbonate of ammonia flavor with Lemon roll {printed Tuesday 6.} thin &amp; bake nicely 1 tea cup of white sugar</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 7.}</p> <p>{Remainder of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Thursday 8. 1864}</p> <p>Wexford Biscuits Rub 4 oz of butter into 8 oz flour &amp; 6 oz white sugar the yolks of 2 eggs &amp; white of one 1 tablespoonful brandy roll the paste thin cut with a tin cutter wet over the top with egg or sift on white sugar &amp; bake quick</p> <p>{printed Saturday 10.}</p> <p>{remainder of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Sunday 11, 1864}</p> <p>Grayham Gems 1 pt sweet milk 3 Eggs 1 cup Molasses 2 tablespoonfuls of lard 1 of baking powder salt beat stiff &amp; {printed Monday 12.} drop in pans bake quick</p> <p>1877 {printed Tuesday 13.}</p> <p>Had Green Peas June 25</p> <p>1878 Green peas June 22 " sowed peas July 16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Wednesday 14, 1864}</p> <p>Cheap loaf Cake One &amp; one third cups of flour One third Cup of Sweet milk</p> <p>{printed Thursday 15.}</p> <p>one cup of sugar one table spoonful melted butter one egg two teaspoonful of baking powder</p> <p>{printed Friday 16.}</p> <p>{remainder of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Saturday 17, 1864}</p> <p>How to wash Point Lace Take a bottle or Round coller put flannel two or three times round &amp; sew it fast Put the lace smoothly {printed Sunday 18.} round. sew it fast. put flannle round &amp; sew fast then roll it around in the suds till clean. rinse well squeeze the {printed Monday 19.} water out Then let it dry nearly Then take off &amp; spread smoothly till perfectly dry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Tuesday 20, 1864}</p> <p>To Make Elderbury Wine Pick the buries off the stem Put them in a crock cover with boiling {printed Wednesday 21.} water let them stand over night, mash &amp; strain add 3 lbs sugar to a Galon add cloves, Boil &amp; thim put in Jugs add a little yeast &amp; {printed Thursday 22.} stand till done working then pour carefully off &amp; Bottle cork tight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Friday 23, 1864}</p> <p>A Good Tea Cake 1 cup of Sugar half a cup of butter 2 Eggs two thirds {printed Saturday 24.} of a Cup of Sweet Milk, one even tablespoonful of baking powder in two cups of flour {printed Sunday 25.} flavor to taste</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Monday 26, 1864}</p> <p>Soft Ginger Cake 1 cup of butter or lard 1 " Sour Milk 2 " best Syrup Ginger, to taste 1 spoonful of soda beat {printed Tuesday 27.} thoroughly but soft bake quick &amp; in a large flat dish 2 Eggs or 3</p> <p>{printed Wednesday 28.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed Dec. Thursday 29, 1864}</p> <p>{In margin} good</p> <p>Cream Sponge Cake 3 Eggs 2 Cups of Sugar 1 " sour Cream 1 Teaspoonful of soda &amp; 2 of cream tartar {printed Friday 20.} beat soft &amp; bake in a deep dish 2 cups flour</p> <p>{printed Saturday 31.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>Elderbury Wine Clean the buries, put them in a crock &amp; cover with boiling water let them stand over night bruise &amp; strain them add three lbs Sugar to each Galon of Juice then boil 20 minutes, skim when cool add a little yeast &amp; let it stand a few days before bottling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>Railroad Cake 3 Eggs 1 Cup of sugar 1 cup flour 2 Teaspoonfuls of Cream Tartar dissolved in half cup cold water 1 of soda beat well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>{Avilude} A game of Birds</p> <p>{remainder of page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>Cottage Pudding 1 cup sugar 1 Egg 1 Cup Sweet Milk 3 table spoonful melted butter 1 table spoon baking powder stir to a thick batter bake half an hour eat with sauce</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec {printed MEMORANDA.} 1874</p> <p>To make ripe Cucumber Pickle</p> <p>Peal. &amp; take out seeds Then cut in strips put some cloves in the strips Pack in a crock take 1/4 lbs sugar to 1 lb cucumber put in a little vineger boil &amp; pour over the fruit let stand 9 days then boil all together Then its fit for use</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA.</p> <p>Sponge Corn Cake Mix to a cream 1 teacup of butter &amp; 1 of sugar add 3 well beaten eggs 1 scant qt of flour with 3 even teaspoonfull of cream tartar mixed through it well pulverised &amp; 3 teacup of milk to which add 1/2 teaspoonfull of soda If sour milk be used Omit the cream tartar Add 1 pt good corn meal which will make it as stiff as will stir well Beat or stir it thowrily &amp; put in two long tins bake half hour in quick Oven</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed at top of page CASH ACCOUNT. - SEPTEMBER.}</p> <p>Mock Charlotte P{urse}</p> <p>1 cup of butter 2 of sugar 4 of flour 1 of sour milk 4 Eggs 1 teaspoonful of soda Bake as Jelly Cake</p> <p>____________________________________________________________</p> <p>Snow drift Cake 3 cups flour 2 of sugar 1/2 cup of butter 1 cup sweet milk whites of 5 eggs beaten to a stiff froth 1 teaspoon of cream tartar 1/2 spoon of soda sift the flour &amp; put it in lightly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed headings at top of page CASH ACCOUNT. - OCTOBER. colums for DATE. RECEIVED. PAID}</p> <p>Fruit Dumplings Stir a batter with equal proportions of cream &amp; buttermilk to a stiff batter with flour, soda &amp;c Drop in a patty pan bake quick, open &amp; fill with fruit, any kind you have, are better than rich pastry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed at top of page CASH ACCOUNT. - NOVEMBER columns DATE. RECEIVED. PAID-}</p> <p>Sponge Cake</p> <p>Take 5 Eggs &amp; their weight in sugar &amp; one half their weight in flour, Juice of one lemon Beat yolks &amp; sugar to a Cream Then gradually stir in the flour &amp; the whites well beaten watch while baking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed at top of page CASH ACCOUNT. - DECEMBER. columns DATE RECEIVED. PAID}</p> <p>Dec 22</p> <p>Maria Ehle to Cash $3.</p> <p>March 22/77 wrote to Japan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed JANUARY. - BILLS PAYABLE. DAE. NAME. DOLLS. CTS.}</p> <p>Feb 28 sent Newton Box {30} goods $4,25</p> <p>Mar 16 {B} Money recevd 12 "</p> <p>The Text of Nellies Funeral Sermon was preached from the 3 verse of the 26 chap of Isaiah</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Headings printed at top of page}</p> <p>To Make Cherry Wine</p> <p>To 1 qt of Juice add 1 lb of sugar stir it so the sugar will dissolve let it stand skim it as long as scum rises Then drain it off &amp; bottle or put in Jugs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed headings at top of page}</p> <p>Syrup for Cough Bronchitus &amp;c</p> <p>1 lb Elecompane Root 1/2 " Cumphy " 1/2 " Mandrake " Pour 1 Gallon of Boiling water &amp; steep down to 1 qt Add 1 pint of Molasses Dose 1 Teaspoonful 3 or 4 times a day</p> <p></p> <p>{Elecampane is an herb. The root is used to make medicine. Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{printed headings at top of page}</p> <p>1868</p> <p>been excessively hot for 2 months</p> <p>July 15 cooler but no rain yet</p> <p>1871 Jan 12 Emma George &amp; Charlie came went home 20th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1871 went to Toledo Jan 27 come home Feb 27</p> <p>May 17 went to Toledo Frankie died May 30 at 9 P M</p> <p>Come to Eaton Rapids</p> <p>July 8 to Grand "</p> <p>" 10 come back to Eaton</p> <p>Wednesday 12 very hot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash paid</p> <p>Memorandum</p> <p>Apr 22 to Martha 40 ct</p> <p>1871 July 13 Easton Rapids {C?}rinals Buffalo Mrs Sidway Son &amp; Servant girl Louiville Kentucky Dr &amp; Brother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1870 Commenced seling Milk May 16</p> <p>June 6th Went to Toledo Fare to London $1,15 ct To Detroit 3,50 Tea ,20 To Toledo 2,00 Fare Home from Detroit $4,65</p> <p>1871 March 29 Moth? came here</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e1f5a2bd7e4ee03ec2c1ee54d3747d8.pdf f250888393b133c8deeb738be9ce759a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Physician's Daily Memorandum for 1916 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb0441f773d041f03a6d03049f1b542d.pdf d5a19cf0805f2845d8d8a61a6ae7bc2c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Erythrogenetic Hemoglobingenetic == <u>TWO LONG WORDS</u>-. but amply jusified when applied to the therapeutic properties of == Pepto-Mangan ("Gude") == This standard preparation of iron and manganese, in organic combination, un-questionably 1. Creates new red cells. 2. Rebuilds those partially destroyed. 2. Increases the hemoglobin percentage in Anemia, Chlorosis, and other forms of Blood Devitalization. In 11 oz. bottles only. Never in bulk. Samples and literature from M.J. BREITENBACH CO., New York, U.S.A. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ac59f1f7733522ac1016d271468e2f9.pdf a93196d0cddb3345b898150653c6055c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. PHYSICIAN'S YEAR BOOK 1916 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e036deab56dffc090cc3fbccc33d6b54.pdf 3c14e58c012e2a91a6095498181ec5c6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [Blank page] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b2f42856b9f71a724bed17fa7e27ee6f.pdf 9703f36ca225203d5250d0c7f582fffb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Physician's Year Book == BEING A DAILY MEMORANDUM TOGETHER WITH A MISCELLANEOUS JUMBLE OF FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF INTEREST AND ASSISTANCE TO THE PHYSICIAN "AS THE DAYS FLY BY" 1916 COMPLIMENTS OF M.J. BREITENBACH CO. 53 WARREN STREET, NEW YORK https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5322b100f9f13a16e14d5bccdb5013b1.pdf afe48da8bf2877f772fc6a2f40368907 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [preprinted Calendar for 1916] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b86b8c97830b60149ad278f965ac819.pdf 93d078c5e1e4ab07a71eb06ab16fb457 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Eggs 6 == Saturday, January 1 == 1 DAY PAST 365 TO COME At the Beginning, as well as at the End of the Year, prescribe <c><b>Pepto-Mangan ("Gude")</c></b><br>as tonic, blood builder and general reconstructive. <b>Weather Temp.</b> Rained & misted all day. We went to Mr Danclo, for dinner, Eugene & Alita was there. We drove the cutter had a lovely time. Had the fun of doing our own chores after dark as we have no man Mariah 13 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f26592209c1ae82674fe219a3e003a9e.pdf e9790a72d7d673ce72373676615066c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Eggo 5 == Sunday, January 2 == 2 DAYS PAST 364 TO COME === Diagnosis of Alcoholic Coma. === By firm pressure upon the supre-orbtial notches, compress-ing the nerves, a diagnosis of alcoholism may with absolute certainty be made in a few seconds. A case of alcoholism pure and simple will, upon the application of this pressure, immediately show very evident signs of life, and, be the coma ever so deep, the effect of the alcohol will for a short time be sufficiently removed to permit of a rapid and thorough ex-amination. The absence of result from this pressure is a sure indication of cerebral trouble due to head injury, or dis-ease, or of narcotic poisoning.-Clinical Memoranda, Brand & Keith. === Weather Temp. === Girls & Evelin went to church. Diden't go to Sunday School, as the other girls was taking their turns. Lewis & Bell was here for dinner. Girls drove the buggy. Marirah 5 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8b86ac60343d5136b2c708f400d7922b.pdf 7c70e49232c4edd2fbcbb096b9152339 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Eggs 6 == Monday, January 3 == 3 DAYS PAST 363 TO COME === The Neurotic Patient === almost always presents a deficiency of the vital elements of the blood, i.e., the essential erythrocytes and their con-tained hemoglobin. Pepto-Mangan (Gude) overcomes the blood poverty that is so often responsible for neurasthenic conditions, by supplying the immediately available ferric and manganic elements necessary to true hemic recon-struction. === Weather Temp. === Snowed all the fournoon good wheeling, but true drives the sleighs. I washed but hung my clothes on the verandah. John bred three boast holes, said that the ground was but very little frozen. John was to Mr Doses this afternoon. Mr Gop was over this evening. 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Title A name given to the resource Sweet Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-1999 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Elgin County, Dorchester South Township and Malahide Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. <p>Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary &amp; Transcription, 1881-1882 <br />Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1914 <br />Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1915 <br />Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1916 <br />Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1917 <br />Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1918 <br />Rosamond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1919 <br />Melba &amp; Rosamond Sweet Diary, 1928</p> 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 Rosemond McKenney Sweet Diary, 1916 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rosamond McKenney Sweet Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Elgin County, Malahide Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1916 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Physician's Daily Memorandum for 1916 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Erythrogenetic_Hemoglobingenetic">Erythrogenetic Hemoglobingenetic</span></h2> <p><u>TWO LONG WORDS</u>-. </p><p>but amply jusified when applied to the therapeutic properties of </p> <h2><span id="Pepto-Mangan_(&quot;Gude&quot;)"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Pepto-Mangan_.28.22Gude.22.29">Pepto-Mangan ("Gude")</span></h2> <p>This standard preparation of iron and manganese, in organic combination, un-questionably </p><p>1. Creates new red cells. </p><p>2. Rebuilds those partially destroyed. </p><p>2. Increases the hemoglobin percentage in Anemia, Chlorosis, and other forms of Blood Devitalization. </p><p>In 11 oz. bottles only. Never in bulk. Samples and literature from M.J. BREITENBACH CO., New York, U.S.A. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>PHYSICIAN'S YEAR BOOK 1916 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>[Blank page] </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="Physician's_Year_Book"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Physician.27s_Year_Book">Physician's Year Book</span></h2> <p>BEING A DAILY MEMORANDUM TOGETHER WITH A MISCELLANEOUS JUMBLE OF FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS OF INTEREST AND ASSISTANCE TO THE PHYSICIAN "AS THE DAYS FLY BY" </p><p>1916 </p><p>COMPLIMENTS OF M.J. BREITENBACH CO. 53 WARREN STREET, NEW YORK </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>[preprinted Calendar for 1916] </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Eggs 6 </p> <h2><span id="Saturday,_January_1"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday.2C_January_1">Saturday, January 1</span></h2> <p>1 DAY PAST 365 TO COME </p><p>At the Beginning, as well as at the End of the Year, prescribe </p><p>&lt;c&gt;<b>Pepto-Mangan ("Gude")&lt;/c&gt;</b><br />as tonic, blood builder and general reconstructive. </p><p><b>Weather Temp.</b> </p><p>Rained &amp; misted all day. We went to Mr Danclo, for dinner, Eugene &amp; Alita was there. We drove the cutter had a lovely time. Had the fun of doing our own chores after dark as we have no man </p><p>Mariah 13 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Eggo 5 </p> <h2><span id="Sunday,_January_2"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday.2C_January_2">Sunday, January 2</span></h2> <p>2 DAYS PAST 364 TO COME </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Diagnosis_of_Alcoholic_Coma.">Diagnosis of Alcoholic Coma.</span></h3> <p>By firm pressure upon the supre-orbtial notches, compress-ing the nerves, a diagnosis of alcoholism may with absolute certainty be made in a few seconds. A case of alcoholism pure and simple will, upon the application of this pressure, immediately show very evident signs of life, and, be the coma ever so deep, the effect of the alcohol will for a short time be sufficiently removed to permit of a rapid and thorough ex-amination. The absence of result from this pressure is a sure indication of cerebral trouble due to head injury, or dis-ease, or of narcotic poisoning.-Clinical Memoranda, Brand &amp; Keith. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Weather_Temp.">Weather Temp.</span></h3> <p>Girls &amp; Evelin went to church. Diden't go to Sunday School, as the other girls was taking their turns. Lewis &amp; Bell was here for dinner. Girls drove the buggy. </p><p>Marirah 5 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Eggs 6 </p> <h2><span id="Monday,_January_3"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday.2C_January_3">Monday, January 3</span></h2> <p>3 DAYS PAST 363 TO COME </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="The_Neurotic_Patient">The Neurotic Patient</span></h3> <p>almost always presents a deficiency of the vital elements of the blood, i.e., the essential erythrocytes and their con-tained hemoglobin. Pepto-Mangan (Gude) overcomes the blood poverty that is so often responsible for neurasthenic conditions, by supplying the immediately available ferric and manganic elements necessary to true hemic recon-struction. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Weather_Temp.">Weather Temp.</span></h3> <p>Snowed all the fournoon good wheeling, but true drives the sleighs. I washed but hung my clothes on the verandah. John bred three boast holes, said that the ground was but very little frozen. John was to Mr Doses this afternoon. Mr Gop was over this evening. </p><p>Mariah 9 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Wednesday, May 31 152 DAYS PAST 214 TO COME </p><p>Some Common Knee Affections—No. 2. From an etiological standpoint this broad distinction may be made between diseases of childhood and those of adult life. In the former as a rule the bacillus of tuberculosis is the all-important factor. In the latter trauma is the most important. Lest the statement may be regarded as too sweeping, let me add that trauma plays a very important role in the causation of exacerbations in the tuberculous diseases of bones in children, and that the object of treatment is to avoid and minimize the effects of trauma intrinsic, and extrinsic.—Hunter; Mass. Med. Journ. </p><p>Weather Temp. A fine day boys cleaned up wheat Maudie &amp; Rose took Bella &amp; they went for [ther?] Maudie &amp; Rose wentto Aunt Bells after dinner </p><p><br /> Mariah 13 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddabd7eaf4862cafa2672a79cad0d1a0.pdf 613f4991f05bec91646dd75a44e1919a PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98ab4a6e18e7d9dd0897f9d2429fe99f.pdf f5dd0e2d881f8df1b8f9a14fcb8e9ed5 PDF Text Text Diary 1891 – Roy F. Fleming Transcription and notes by Ruth Fleming Larmour �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Diary of Roy F. Fleming 1891 Introduction By Ruth Hogarth Fleming Larmour, grand-daughter of Roy Franklin Fleming. This is the diary of a twelve-year old boy growing up in rural Ontario in the 1890s. He was living on a farm near the village of Kilsyth in Derby Township, Grey County with his father Charles Fleming, his mother Lyda, his brothers Harvey (age 18), and Stuart (14), and sisters Ruth (9) and Annie (5). Most of his father’s siblings and their families are on farms nearby. When the diary begins on the 5th January 1891 tragedy has struck the family. Their mother has taken ill and has gone to the Kellogg Sanatorium in Battle Creek, Michigan for treatment. Battle Creek is about 530 km from Kilsyth. She is under the care of the famous Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, chief medical officer of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, for mesenteric tuberculosis, a form of abdominal tuberculosis. Treatment here was largely based of nutrition - a vegetarian diet , and physical exercise, administered according to the principles of the Seventh-day-Adventist Church which owned and operated the Sanitarium. In their mother’s absence, the children’s maiden aunt Jennie, their father’s younger sister, has come to look after them. Her name is Jean but she is known to all as Aunt Jennie. The diary shows the network of support through family friends and neighbours that helped Charles and children during this crisis. It also demonstrates how important religious life was for them and the support the family received from their beliefs. Roy’s father is a farmer but his land on the South Half of Lot 10 Concession 6 was rather poor and he was not as good at farming as his brothers. He opened a general store in the village of Kilsyth and also ran the post office, of which his father Alexander Fleming had been the first postmaster. Charles continued to farm in a small way as we see through Roy’s entries about his chores - haying, bringing in turnips and pease, and pulling potatoes. Roy also had a pet lamb. Weather was all important. It makes a difference on whether they can go to school and what must be done in the fields. Roy’s penmanship, spelling and punctuation are very good. His hand writing was very well formed and clear in the first half of the year, but became larger and more erratic later in the year after his mother died and after he entered high school - it was likely affected by the emotional tumult in his life. As can be gathered from reading the diary he was constantly writing letters and post cards and sending requests or orders for one thing of another. He subscribed to Youth’s Companion, and kept a stamp collection. 2 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Roy, who became a keen historian, wrote much more about his family in later years. One point he always emphasized was the importance his parents placed on education. In spite of lack of money all five children received an education at either college or university. Roy was one of the first to graduate as a high school teacher from the Ontario College of Education in Toronto. He taught in many schools in rural Ontario, including Derby Township, the Manitoulin Island, and Garden Island. Later Roy became the art master at the Ottawa Normal school in 1907. He was a talented artist, a prolific writer, and had many interests especially the Fleming family history and shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. He was a member of the Great lakes Historical Society and contributed many articles to its Journal, Inland Seas, and to many Canadian newspapers. This transcription of his diary is dedicated to the memory of Lyda Warren Fleming, Roy’s mother and my great-grandmother. 3 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Roy’s Diary Office Diary and Petty Cash Book for the year 1891. Printed and published by The Northern Business College Steam Printing Office. Scrope Street – Owen Sound Ont. C.A. Fleming, Roy’s cousin, owned the printing company in Owen Sound and likely gave this office diary to Roy. Notes in the comment column explain the names and places that Roy mentions. January Date Entry Comment Monday 5 Ruth is out skating with Sarah Kinchen The Kinchens were neighbours who lived on Concession 7. Tuesday 6 Mrs. Kinchen and Percy come over for a visit and they take Ruth back home again. Here Percy and I have a game of table croquet. Monday 12 I get a letter from Mamma to-day. I send a postal card to Mrs. Ray. Out skating with Ruth. It is very stormy. Roy’s mother Lyda is ill and has gone to stay at the Kellogg Sanatorium in Battle Creek, Michigan. Roy has been keeping Mrs. Ray, a friend of Lyda’s , informed. Lyda had known Mrs. Ray in Ohio as Martha Pickett . Miss Pickett took Lyda’s younger sister, Mary Amanda “Minnie”, as a foster child around 1860 to help Eliza Warren while looking after her sick husband. The Warrens remained friends with Miss Pickett even after Minnie rejoined her mother and family. Tuesday 13 We send a letter to Mamma. Freezing. Harvey goes up to Uncle John’s with a book keeping book of Vickie’s. I go to store at night for first time after measles Vicki is a first cousin, daughter of Roy’s uncle John who lives on the next farm, the North Half of Lot 10 Concession 6. Roy’s father, Charles, and his Aunt Jennie run a general store in Kilsyth where Roy sometimes works. Wednesday I start going to school this year for first time. The school is S.S. No 3 Derby Twp. 4 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comment 14 Blowing last night terribly but calmed down this morning slightly. Nearly frozen coming home from morning mail saying she was some better. I hear that John Black Jr is going to get married. Roy might not have been at school due to having measles. John Black Sr. has the farm on Lot 10 Concession 7. Thursday 15 I get a catalogue of guns etc in night mail from G. G. Henry and Co. was a sporting Henry and Co. Chicago Ill. I go to school. Middling goods store in Chicago.1 stormy yet. We get a letter and a telegramme, the letter saying Mamma was worse. The telegram was “wait for letter, don’t bring trunk”. Friday 16 I get a letter from Mrs. J.M. Ray in morning mail. Only one half days school as the teacher had to attend a Presbyterian Church meeting. Warm in daytime but was very frosty in morning. I get samples of cards from National Card Co. Scio. National Card Co was in Scio, Ohio. Saturday 17 It is frosty this morning. Stuart and Harvey go to town for some things at the station. We get telegram from Mamma saying: - Worse, want help, come at once. Herb Agnew takes Aunt Jennie into town and she starts for Battle Creek. We got a letter in morning mail. I bake pies. Owen Sound is approximately three miles from Kilsyth. Stuart and Harvey are probably picking up goods in Owen Sound to be sold in the store in Kilsyth. It sounds as if Jennie was ready to depart for Battle Creek at very short notice. Herb Agnew is a first cousin, son of Roy’s aunt Janet (Fleming) Agnew (aka Jessie) Sunday 18 I go to Sunday School as usual. No frost this morning to speak of. Chris, Florence and Uncle Donald Fleming come over for a while in the afternoon. Chris (Christine) and Florence are daughters of Donald Fleming, and first cousins to Roy. They live on the south half of Lot 9 Concession 6. Monday 19 I go to school as usually. Harvey found a gold pen in his trunk. Stuart shoots a squirrel to-night. Middling mild to-day. Tuesday 20 Pa gets a letter from mamma, written the same day as the telegram. Pa also gets a post card from Aunt Jennie saying she would get to Battle Creek about 11 am Sunday (written in Toronto). Thawing to-day. I answer a letter of Aunt Jennie’s to the Globe Company. I write to Mrs Ray. Us boys make cider. 1 Globe Company may have been The Globe newspaper in Toronto, or a company from which Jennie and Charles ordered goods for the store. Listed in the Lakeside Directory for 1892 http://chicagoancestors.org/downloads/1892h.pdf 5 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comment Wednesday 21 I go to school as usual to-day. Very mild weather lately. Aunt Jessie gets a letter from Aunt Jennie saying that she did not expect mamma to come home alive. I write to mamma. I write a post card to Auntie Finch telling her how mamma is. Ruth and Annie also write to mamma. Jessie is Janet (Fleming) Agnew who lives on Lot 8 Concession 6. Auntie Finch is Isabella (Fleming) Finch who lives in Cecebe Ontario – in the Parry Sound region. Both are sisters to Roy’s father Charles. Thursday 22 I go to school. Douglass makes a great rough about tieing Bob Dolphin’s School Bag and writing names on the wall. Stuart and I get into some scrapes. Pa gest a letter from Aunt Jennie. I address a hymn book and some papers to Aunt Jennie. Ruth starts going to school Douglass is the school teacher. Does Roy mean row when he writes rough? Ruth is 8 years old. This was probably her first day back to school after an illness. Friday 23 We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie. I go to a concert tonight of the Literary Society. It is a pretty good one. I have to white wash on the wall where I was writing names but I do not get it to stick on right. Saturday 24 We got a post card and a letter from Aunt Jennie. I write to mamma. Aunt Jessie makes apple butter for us. I bake pies in the afternoon. More snow this morning. Sunday 25 I go to Sunday School in morning. There is a collection at Sunday School instead of a Mission Band. I go to church at night. Mr. Lister speaks about “The Church”. Stuart writes to cousin Jessie tonight. The family attended the Church of Christ’s Disciples in Kilsyth. Charles J. Lister, a leading preacher, was the minister for many years. Cousin Jessie is probably Isabella Finch’s daughter who married James Hunter Trout and was living in Wiarton in 1891. She was 40 years of age and might have been a friend to Lyda. Monday 26 I send a post card to Aunt Jennie in morning. Stuart Moores were neighbours at Lot 10 sends a letter to cousin Jessie telling her how Concession 9. mamma was keeping. I have to white wash the wall at school where I was writing names, for the second time. Mrs. Robert Moore dies tonight at 6 o’clock pm. Tuesday 27 I go to school. We have “break break break” as our “Break, break, break” is a poem by High School Lesson. Very mild. Harvey goes to Alfred Lord Tennyson and was in town. He starts at 10 am. Stuart and I have to do the Ontario Readers, Third Book. night work as Harvey does not get home till kind of 6 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comment late. Pa gets a letter and a post card from Aunt Jennie at Battle Creek. Mrs. John Hay gave birth to a daughter. Harvey hears it in town. I write a post card to Aunt Jennie and a post card to “The Times” office and couple of other letters to the “Mail” and “Witness”. Can’t locate a Hay residing in Derby in the census for 1891 . The “Times” is the Owen Sound Sun Times; the “Mail” is the Toronto Mail; the Witness may have been the Evangelical Witness from London, Ont. Mr. Douglass was giving Roy occasional high school lessons to prepare him for high school. At that time it was necessary to pass an examination set by the Education Department of Ontario to be accepted into high school.2 Wednesday 28 Aunt Jessie gets a post card from Aunt Jennie Advertiser was an Owen Sound saying that mamma passed a bad night and that newspaper. they had to mover her to a quieter part of the building. I go to school. I address the Advertiser to Aunt Jennie. The funeral of Mrs. Moore’s takes place. Stuart sends for a book for making candies. I send a postal to Mrs. Ray. We write to mamma. Thursday 29 Stuart and I go to school. Johnny McDermid brings a note to the teacher telling us boys were teasing him. Aunt Jessie gets a letter from Aunt Jennie. I get some papers from Mrs. Ray, Colville. I send a subscription to the “News”. Friday 30 Annie, Ruth and I get a letter from Aunt Jennie in night mail. We have a little concert at school in the afternoon. I go to store at night. The roads are all ice. I write to Aunt Jennie. I send the “Advertiser” and the “Evangelist” to Aunt Jennie. Saturday 31 Harvey and I go to town. I stay in music store while Harvey is doing all the business. Snowing to-day. Stuart and I get a letter from Aunt Jennie. We are out shooting. Stuart shoots two squirrels. I only Seems that Mrs. Ray lives in Colville, Washington, USA. Colville was a mining town just recently emerged from being a frontier town. It was 45 miles south of the border between Washington State and British Columbia. 3 Roy’s uncle, James Fleming, owns a music store in Owen Sound. James lives across the road at Forest Lawn Farm, North half of Lot 9, 2 There is a sample of the high school entrance exams he wrote in 1892 at the beginning of the diary. Arksey, Laura. Colville – Thumbnail History, HistoryLink.org (2010) http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=9266 3 7 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comment shoot at marks. Concession 6. He also owns Lot 8 Concession 9. 8 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes February Date Entry Comment Sunday 1 I write a post card to Aunt Jennie. I go to Sunday School. Ruth and Annie stay to a meeting and they go over to Kinchen’s with Allan. Uncle John is our S.S. teacher to-day. Uncle John is Charles’ older brother. He lives at Ivy Hill, North ½ Lot 10 Concession 6. Monday 2 I go to school. I get a post card from Auntie Finch in night mail. I write to Mamma. I write to Auntie Finch but date it for tomorrow. Tuesday 3 I get a letter from Aunt Jennie in morning mail. Ruth doesn’t go to school but Stuart and I go. Harvey goes up to Uncle John’s with a book of Maggie Kinchen’s named “The King’s Daughter”. “The King’s Daughter” was a story for young people about the value of temperance. Isabella Alden wrote this in 1873 under the pen name of Pansy. Her books were enormously popular in the late 1880s. Wednesday 4 Very cold to-day. Ruth does not go to school. We get a letter from Aunt Jennie telling us that Mamma is not so well. I get a catalogue of magic lanterns in night mail. Thursday 5 We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie. Pretty cold. Stormy in morning. No girls at school. I get a catalogue of skates. Stuart and I make a set of “authors”. Auntie Margaret’s sister died. Friday 6 There is a ventriloquist up in the 9th school but I don’t go up there. I go to the Literary Society at night. Get home at about 20 mins to ten o’clock. Very mild in afternoon. Saturday 7 Stuart and Harvey go to town. I make doughnuts in the afternoon. Sunday 8 I go to Sunday School. There is a collection at Sunday School again. Snowing quite a bit. Auntie Margaret is Margaret (Robertson) Fleming, John’s wife. When the weather is very bad girls stay at home and the boys go to school 9 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Monday 9 I write to Mrs. J. M. Ray. I do not go to school till intermission as I couldn’t find my cap. I write a card to Bella Sinclair, Blenheim and send a sub to the Globe. Jake Fleming starts going to school. There was an Isabella (Bella) Sinclair who lived with her parents and siblings in Blenheim, Kent County. At age 34 she was considerably older than Roy. Perhaps she was related to Alex Sinclair, a classmate of Roy’s . Jake Fleming – unable to identify this Fleming. Tuesday 10 I get another letter from Mrs. Ray. I go to school. Wednesday 11 Very cold in morning. Stuart and I go to school. Thursday 12 Middling warm to-day. I go to school. Ruth starts going. Friday 13 There is a concert at school. Stuart read a piece Spiles –small wooden peg or spigot and several recitations are recited. We make spiles for stopping a cask. at night. Saturday 14 Harvey and I go to Town. We get a barrel of coal oil. Tom Moore rides out with us. There is two registered letters come for Aunt Jennie. We get a post card in the morning mail from Aunt Jennie. Sunday 15 I go to Sunday School. Percy Kinchen comes with me from Sunday School and stays the afternoon. Mr. Lister preaches on “Believing the Gospel”. Thawing. Pretty near all the snow goes. Monday 16 I go to school. I skate over to the store with Pa’s supper. There is some drunk fellows at the hotel and they pretty near run into a cutter. Tuesday 17 Ruth does not go to school as it is rather stormy. There is a Tory meeting in the town hall. Harvey and Stuart and I go to it. Mr Masson was for Con. and Mr. Cochrane for Reform side. Tom Moore – neighbour at Lot 10, Concession 9 James Masson of Owen Sound was elected the member of parliament for North Grey in 1887 and reelected in 1891. Mr. Cochrane may have been Jas. Cochrane who owned the north half of Lot 7 Concession 7 . James Cochrane was on the County Council representing Derby in 1891 and 1892. 4 4 Marsh, E.L. A History of the County of Grey (1931) pg 480 10 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Wednesday 18 Ruth, Annie and I get a letter from Aunt Jennie. I go to school. Ruth does not go. Thursday 19 A post card comes in the morning mail from Aunt Jennie saying that Uncle Fred had to come to Battle Creek. Stuart and I go to school. Ruth does not. Stuart and I go down to skate but ice is no good. Friday 20 Raining to-day a little. We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie. I write to Aunt Jennie. Saturday 21 Stuart and Harvey go to town. We get two letters from Aunt Jennie. Sunday 22 I go to Sunday School. I do not go to Church at night but Stuart does. Monday 23 Stuart and I go to school. Skating at night. Tuesday 24 I skate to school. Not very good skating at school. Pa gets a letter from Aunt Jennie. Raining hard in evening . Ruth goes to school. Wednesday 25 Stuart and I go to school. Thursday 26 Ruth does not go to school. Friday 27 I get a post card from Mrs. J.M. Ray and a letter from Aunt Jennie. I address “The Advertiser” to Aunt Jennie. Ruth does not go to school. Saturday 28 None of us go to town. Stuart bakes doughnuts. I send away for sample of Colongue. Uncle Fred is Fred Read who was married to Lyda’s sister Annie. It is believed that he financed Lyda’s medical care at Battle Creek. Annie had died in 1885. Cologne? March Date Entry Sunday 1 I go to Sunday School and meeting. I then go oer to Kinchens Monday 2 Stuart and I go to school. We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie Tuesday 3 Stuart and I go to school. Comments Wednesday Harvey goes to town with some butter. 4 Thursday 5 Stuart and Pa get into a rough over a few frozen turnips. Stuart does not go to school. Stuart and There has been no word about Lyda’s health or anything else from 11 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Harvey go to town. The elections are to-day for Aunt Jennie since 27th of February. Dominion House of Commons. Horsey has a majority in Kilsyth of 15 and on 9th 14. I send a sub to the Mail. No word from Battle Creek. Friday 6 We get a post card from Aunt Jennie in morning mail General election was on March 5. and one in evening. I hear that Masson is in with 286 Mr James Masson, a liberalabout, and Sir John A by 44 members. conservative was elected as Member of Parliament with 2,511 votes as opposed to the Liberal candidate, Dr. E. H. Horsey’s 2,274. 5 Short account of the election at Wikipedia Saturday 7 Harvey and Stuart go to town and sell the butter and eggs. Annie and I go with a’s dinner. Pa and I tap an oil barrel. Sunday 8 We go to Sunday School. Harvey and I go to Church at night. Monday 9 We get a post card from Aunt Jennie. I address a paper to Aunt Jennie. I write to Auntie Finch. Tuesday 10 Harvey and Annie go to town. Annie stays at Spencers. They get their dinner there. Harvey brings me a couple of shorthand books. Wednesday We go to school. The sap would run to-day but we 11 do not tap yet. Thursday 12 Stuart and I do not go to school. Harvey and Stuart go to town and bring out milk cans for to hold the sap. I get a letter from Mrs. Ray. We get a couple of cards from Battle Creek. Uncle James comes out of town with a telegram saying “Meet Mrs Fleming’s remains at Tara at 11 PM tomorrow, Friday”. Roy’s handwriting is different for this entry – more like his adult hand. He might have written it when he was older. 5 The Canadian Parliamentary Companion for 1891 has the results. https://books.google.ca/books?id=qGItAQAAMAAJ 12 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Friday 13 Uncles James and I are in the store. Pa, Harvey, Uncle Agnew and Jake Fleming go out to meet Aunt Jennie. I write to Mrs. Ray. Someone must look after the store in spite of the tragedy. Uncle James takes over, with Roy to help him. Someone must be looking after Ruth and Annie but Roy does not tell us who. Uncle Agnew is James Agnew, husband to Jessie. Jennie is with the body of Lyda arriving by train in Tara. Saturday 14 Uncle James and I are in the store another day. They come home with Aunt Jennie and the remains of dear Mamma. Terrible storms for last two days. Sunday 15 Several call to see Mamma. None of us go to the Church in the morning. Mr Lister and Cousin Christie came but there is no meeting in the church. Still storming. Lyda’s body has probably been laid out in the house. Cousin Christie could be a relative of Lyda’s mother’s second husband, John Christie. Mr. Lister is the minister of the Church of Christs Disciples in Kilsyth. Monday 16 The storm still continues. Cousin Allie comes. Pa and Don’t know Cousin Allie. Aunt Jessie goes to town. Uncle James and I are still in the store. Tuesday 17 Uncle James and I are in the store. Uncle James goes into town tonight. Funeral to-day. Wednesday Pa and I are in the store. 18 Thursday 19 Pa and I are in the store again. Stuart and Harvey go to town. Sun is shining beautifully. Friday 20 Pa and I are in the store in forenoon but Stuart and I cut down a couple of trees in afternoon. 13 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Saturday 21 Harvey and I go to town with four baskets of butter and some eggs. We had to bring back one of the baskets of butter These items are sold in Owen Sound to buy groceries or else are traded for whatever is needed. Sunday 22 I go to Sunday School. Most of us go to Church at night. Monday 23 I start going to school again. Stuart and Harvey saw some trees in the bush. Tuesday 24 I stay home from school to-day. We are down in the bush boiling sap in a small kettle. Wednesday I do not go to school. The second class and third 25 class have their examinations to-day and yesterday. Aunt Jennie and I go up to Waddell’s to see Mrs Crawford. I go over to Uncle Donald’s with cutter to take Cousin Allie over. Thursday 26 We are down in bush. Stuart and I build a wigwam to stay in. Friday 27 I go to a concert tonight held by the literary society. We hear that Albert E.C. Fleming gets two of his fingers taken off. Saturday 28 Harvey and I go to town with butter and eggs Sunday 29 I go to Sunday School and evening meeting as usual. This is Easter Sunday. Waddells own Lots 9 in Concessions 9 and 10. Albert Edwin Fleming is son of John and Margaret Fleming. Often referred to as A.E. Monday 30 Mr Wyce comes with vinegar for store and I have to go over with him to the store. We are down boiling sap again in the bush. Easter Monday. Tuesday 31 I get a very nice letter from Mrs. Ray asking me to send notice of Mamma’s death to her sister Mrs. Walter Woods, Hood River, Wasco Co. Oregon and enclosed a dime. First day of teacher’s convention. 14 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes April Date Entry Comments Wednesday 1 It rains to-day. We boil some of the sap. I write to Mrs. Ray. I send a notice and a paper to Mrs. W. Woods. Second day of teacher’s convention. Thursday 2 I go to school to-day. Nothing particular at school. I get some chess and authors from U.S. Card Co. Friday 3 I do not go to school to-day. Aunt Jennie and I post Aunt Belle is Lyda’s sister, Belle books. Snowing. Aunt Jennie gets a letter from (Warren) Hammond. Aunt Belle. Jennie and Roy are posting the account books for the store. Saturday 4 Pretty warm. Nothing in particular. Sunday 5 I go to Sunday School. I do not go to night meeting. Monday 6 I start school again. I hear that Mullan’s are going away tomorrow. There address is 216 Seaton St Toronto. I get this address from Jim Mullan. Jim Mullan (or Mullen) was a school mate of Roy’s. His parents were Elias and Maria. Tuesday 7 We play “Sheeps House” at School. “Isles of Greece” is our lesson at school. Sheeps house is probably a game. Isles of Greece is a poem by Lord Byron from the High School Reader. Wednesday 8 I go to school. Thursday 9 Jack Horning brings the football and we have a game at school. Friday 10 It rains a little to-day. We play football at last intermission only. Saturday 11 Harvey and I go to town. I take a small jar of syrup to Mrs Spencer. We get soaking wet coming out because it rains so hard. Sunday 12 I do not go to Sunday School. I go to morning meeting but not to night meeting. Monday 13 Jack Horning forgets the football and 2 of the boys go home to Corning’s (?) for it. Tuesday 14 We have to say all of the “Isles of Greece” to-day. 6 Jack was a school mate. Hornings were a family of Mennonites living in Derby.6 Year: 1891; Census Place: Derby, Grey North, Ontario; Roll: T-6338; Family No: 26 15 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Wednesday 15 I go to school. Thursday 16 The boys and Pa take most of the potatoes out of the pit. Friday 17 I go to school. Nothing in particular. Saturday 18 Pa and I go to town. Meg is hitched up first time single and we take her. Sunday 19 I go to Sunday school and to night meeting. Mr. Lister preaches on “time”. Monday 20 Ruth and I go to school. Tuesday 21 Ruth and I go to school. We have “Go where glory takes thee” for our lesson at school. Wednesday 22 Our spring show is to-day. We get out of school at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Thursday 23 We go to school. I go to the store at night. Friday 24 We go to school. Pa and I are in the store at night. Saturday 25 Stuart and I plant our first onions out in front of the house. Sunday 26 I go to Sunday school Monday 27 Ruth and I go to school. Tuesday 28 I get a letter from Mrs J.M. Ray, Colville Wash. In it she said that if Mrs Woods did not write me that it was for the same reason as Mamma once wrote to her “my cares are many and my body not strong” Wednesday 29 We go to school as usual. No person has a ball at school so we cannot play. Thursday 30 Ruth and I go to school. Comments Meg is the horse. Poem by Thomas Moore. 16 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes May Date Entry Comments Friday 1 Today is arbor day at school. Ruth goes to school but Stuart and I go fishing at Coulters. We catch two trout when a man turns us off and said that the streams were rented. Arbor Day was first observed in Nebraska in 1872. J Sterling Morton proposed it as a day for planting trees and recognizing the importance of trees. The idea spread through the States and was adopted in US schools in 1882. 7 Shortly after, in 1885, Sir George William Ross, Ontario’s minister of education , introduced Arbor Day to engage children in planting trees.8 Coulters farm lot 10 concession 4 Saturday 2 The new minister (Presbyterian) came to-day and stays at Agnew. W.A. McLean. Sunday 3 I go to Sunday School, morning meeting and night meeting. Mr. Lister has a big white horse. Monday 4 We got to school. Douglas gives me a great lecture about staying home from school on arbor day. Tuesday 5 Ruth and I go to school. It is rather cold weather to-day. Wednesday 6 Ruth and I go to school as usual. I write to Mrs. Ray. Thursday 7 I go to school. We have “My Kate” as our High School reader lesson. My Kate is a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Friday 8 Ruth does not go to school to-day. She is not very well. Mr. Douglas sends for the football for us to Berlin Ont. Perhaps Mr Douglass feels sorry for the students and buys them a football. Berlin was renamed Kitchener in 1916. Saturday 9 I have to scrub the floor to-day and Stuart borrows part of the time and I for a while too. Everything breaks on us pretty near. 7 The History of Arbor Day, n.d. Available from Arbor Day Foundation. https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/history.cfm 8 Burley, David G. Ross, Sir George William. Dictionary of Canadian Biography (n.d.) http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/ross_george_william_14E.html, 17 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Sunday 10 I go to Sunday School as usual. Raining a little today. We go to night meeting. Monday 11 Our Sunday School annual meeting was held tonight. Picnic to be on June 16 at Doyle’s Grove etc. etc. Tuesday 12 One of the gold fillings comes out of my tooth. We go to school. I have had a bad cold lately. A very nice day to-day. Wednesday 13 The football comes tonight. Thursday 14 I do not go to school because my cold is so bad. We To harrow is to drag an implement harrow and fix fences in fore noon. with tines over plowed fields to break up clumps. The metal frame set is called a harrow. Friday 15 I go to school as usual. Saturday 16 Stuart and Harvey go to town. Jno A. Horning rides out with them. Sunday 17 I go to Sunday School to-day. I do not go to night meeting because I do not get work done in time. Monday 18 We start going through geography again. Tuesday 19 I do not know my verse (Horatius) very well. Wednesday 20 Douglass told us to stay in recess for not know our Youth’s Companion – an illustrated Temperence but we don’t stay in. The Youth’s weekly newspaper from the US. Companions came tonight. We sent away for them a while ago. Thursday 21 We have Horatius again to-day. I know a little better than on Tuesday (19th). We commence studying Botany to-day. Friday 22 Ruth and I go to school. We get mad at Jack Horning for not playing football fairly. Saturday 23 Aunt Jennie and Harvey go to town. Stuart fixes the wagon box. I am in the store most of the time. Sunday 24 I go to Sunday School and night meeting as usual. Harvey goes into town with Mr Lister. Queen is 72 years old. Monday 25 Stuart and I go to town. We get a ride in with Uncle Jno is short for John (aka Jack). Horatius is a poem by Lord Macaulay Queen Victoria was born May 24, 1819. Information about her age was written into the diary later. 18 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments James part of the way. It is the Queen’s birthday. We have quite a time. Tuesday 26 I do not know my verse again to-day. Wednesday 27 I study my lesson tonight. Thursday 28 I know my verse pretty well to-day. Friday 29 We go to school. We play football. Saturday 30 Stuart and I plough in the fore noon. Aunt Jennie and Stuart have a sort of a rough. I have to scrub. We plant onions Sunday 31 I go to Sunday school. They make 2 classes of our class. Christina is our teacher now. Peter Rodgers died this morning at 6:55 am Christina is daughter of Donald Fleming – first cousin to Roy. Peter Rodgers might be Peter Rogers farmer and hotel keeper on lot 9 concession 7. Date Entry Comments Monday 1 Only one half days school to-day. Peter Rodgers’ funeral is in afternoon. Aunt Jennie and I are in the store in afternoon. Tuesday 2 Raining a little to-day. They are talking about going to the June meeting. June Wednesday 3 Aunt Jennie and Stuart go to Rockford in the morning to catch the 6 o’clock train. They are just in time to be too late. They go on the afternoon train. Thursday 4 I go to school. I know my poetry in a kind of a way. I write to Auntie Finch. Annie starts going to school. Friday 5 Annie goes to school to-day. Saturday 6 Harvey and I go to town to-day. I got my picture taken at Ingleharts. Sir Jno A. McDonald died tonight at 10:15 pm. Rockford is a village about 3 miles east of Kilsyth with a train station. They were going to Toronto on the Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway. Having photo cards was popular in the day. Roy later sends the photo to family and friends. (See entry for 29 June) Sir John A McDonald had just been 19 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments reelected. His death was a terrible shock to all. Sunday 7 I go to Sunday school and meeting. Pa, the two little girls and I go up to Uncle Alexander’s. Two girls are Ruth and Annie. Alexander, Charles’ brother, lives at lot 6 East ½ Concession 9. Monday 8 All three of us go to school to-day. Tuesday 9 Jack Horning and I have to copy out some questions and answers out of a paper Mr. Douglass gave us. Wednesday 10 Stuart comes home to-day from Toronto. I get a letter from Mrs. Ray with some flower seeds to plant on dear Mamma’s grave. Thursday 11 Ruth and I go to school. I draw a map of Washington tonight for Mrs. Ray. She asked me to in her letter. Sir Jno A. McDonald was buried today. Friday 12 We go to school to-day as usually. We play football. Jack Horning, Jim Fenton, and I play the rest. Stuart and Harvey go to town. I plant the seeds in a bed and in a small pitcher (the ones that Mrs. Ray sent me to plant on Mamma’s grave). I intend to transplant them after they grow. Saturday 13 I am in the store to-day pricing the new dry goods. Sunday 15 I go to Church in the morning and Sunday school Other church is Presbyterian. too. It has been very warm lately. Uncle Donald said Mr. Lister had gone to the Island. I go down to the other Church. Monday 16 My photos come in to-night’s mail. Tuesday 16 I mail a photo to Mrs. Ray this morning. Our picnic is to-day. We have a fine time at Doyle’s Grove boating. Doyle’s Grove might have been in Shallow Lake where Richard Judson Doyle developed The Owen Sound Portland Cement Company. As a member of the Disciples of Christ Church and a publically-minded person he might have permitted boating on the small lake on his property .9 9 Doyle, Richard Judson. Grey County Luminaries, Grey Roots Museum. http://www.greyroots.com/exhibitions/virtual-exhibits/grey-county-luminaries/doyle-richard-judson/ 20 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Wednesday 17 I find the first two ripe strawberries tonight. I mail one of my photos. Hannah Linn died this morning at 10 am. Raining a little to-day. I write Aunt Belle and Uncle Harry. Send Uncle Harry my photo. Hannah Linn, daughter of Robert Linn and Margaret Agnew, died at the young age of 26. They lived across the road in Concession 5. Aunt Belle is Belle Hammond, Lyda’s sister. In 1880 she and her husband Thomas were living in Forsythe, Dakota according to the US Census. Harry Warren, a brother of Lyla, lived with his wife Emma Shears and family in Trenton, ON in 1891. Thursday 18 I go to school. Mr. Douglass is pretty easy with me Cousin Jennie is daughter of Jessie now. Aunt Jessie went to town to see about a trunk (Fleming) Agnew. of hers that cousin Jennie Agnew sent her. Friday 19 Hannah Linn’s funeral is to-day. We three boys go to it but not to cemetery. It rains a little. The stage driver brings Aunt Jessie’s trunk out. No school today. There were daily stages from Kilsyth to Tara and Owen Sound. Saturday 20 I have to take the saw over to Alex Fleming Jr this afternoon. I am in the store in the afternoon. Ruth and Annie get a string of beads tonight. Alex Fleming Jr (b. 1832) the son of Alexander Fleming (b. 1858) who farms Lot 6 East ½ Concession 9. Alex Jr’s grandfather was Alexander Fleming (b. 1799). Sunday 21 I go to Sunday school and morning meeting. I find out that Mr. Lister did not go to the Island. We go to the Presbyterian Church tonight. Likely the island Lister did not go to was Manitoulin Monday 22 I write to Mrs. Ray and I send her a map of Washington that I drew. Tuesday 23 I send for the answer to a square problem advertised in the Globe. We have dictation tonight. Wednesday 24 I go to school. Alex Sinclair and Jno Horning won’t let me see the answer book that Alexander brought to school. Statue Labour Alex Sinclair was a friend who lived South ½ Lot 8 Concession 7. Probably was referring to Statute Labor – residents were required to contribute hours of labour to the township for upkeep of the roads. This was abolished in 1904. 21 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Thursday 25 I go to school. Ask Mr. Douglass about a picnic and he says he cannot go. Statue Labor is to-day again. Prayer meeting at Kinchen’s. Stuart goes. Friday 26 I receive a letter from cousin Maud in tonight’s mail. No school from 2:30 pm ‘till Monday. Stuart and Harvey to town to-day. Answer to the square problem same tonight. Maud Read, daughter of Annie Warren Read, Lyda’s sister. Maud, born in 1866, is 25 years old and married to R.P. Bronson – they might be living in Los Altos Ca. USA Saturday 27 Pa and I are in the store. I send a letter to Aunt Jennie to order some boots. I send $18.51 to Brayley Sons and Co for medicine. We play football tonight. Jennie must be away. Purchase of medicine was probably stock for the store. Otherwise would be vast amount for private purchase. Brayley, Sons & Co was a wholesale drug company in Montreal. They also produced a medical almanac.10 Sunday 28 Cousin Maud’s baby is 2 years old to-day. Mr. Robertson preached in Disciples Church tonight. Two children were Lida and Annie. Monday 29 Receive a post card from Auntie Finch telling me that she got my photo and thanking me for it. We get a telegram to meet Aunt Jennie at Rockford. Tuesday 30 This is the last day of school for a while. Aunt Jennie comes home to-day. Aunt Jessie went to meet her at the station. July Date Entry Comments Wednesday 1 I am at home mostly to-day doing chores. We clean out Aunt Jennie’s cellar. Thursday 2 I get a letter from Uncle Harry telling me about his garden and thanking me for sending him my photo. Friday 3 Working in the store to-day helping Pa. I hear that Florence Fleming has gone out of her mind. They read it in the Times. Fixing stove pipes at Aunt Jennie’s house. Florence, daughter of Donald, was admitted to the Asylum for the Insane, Toronto –age 28 – in 1891, following her mother Esther who was admitted in 1879. 10 Advertisement for Brayley, Sons and Co is seen at http://bouteillesduquebec.ca/publicites/brayley_sons.htm, a page of the website for Antique Quebec Medicine Bottles. 22 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Jennie’s house was the original family homestead (called Springfield ) and was close to Charles’ house. Jennie more or less lived at Charles’s to help with managing the home and children. Saturday 4 Harvey and Pa go to town. Aunt Jennie and I are in the store. Council meets to-day. Cold to-day. Sunday 5 Mr. Lister preaches in Disciples Church tonight. Kate Donald is our teacher in Sunday School. Pa takes Mr. Lister in tonight because he walked out. Kate Donald is a sister of Margaret Ellen Donald who married Christopher A. Fleming – another cousin of Roy’s. The Donalds were neighbours to the Flemings. Kate married Archie “A E” Trout. Likely Charles drove Lister back to Owen Sound. Monday 6 We are hauling rails and fixing the fences this afternoon. Not very warm yet. Bills came out for a concert for 7th and 8th tomorrow and the next night. Tuesday 7 We send away three registered letters this morning. No concert tonight. The fellows don’t come at all to start it. Wednesday 8 Stuart and I fix fences in the afternoon; also hauling wood from flats. Thursday 9 We are stuffing the potatoes in afternoon. Friday 10 Working at turnips to-day. Pretty hot. Saturday 11 Working at the turnips again. The horses get away but we catch them in front of Burrs. Sunday 12 Mr Kinchin is our teacher to-day at Sunday School. Monday 13 Write to cousin Maud and Uncle Harry. Jno Black Jr mows today. Tuesday 14 Cecelia Brown (Melissa’s baby) died tonight at 8:30 Melissa, a first cousin, is daughter pm. to John Fleming – and married to Samuel Horton Brown. Cecilia, the baby born July 22, 1889 was not quite two. 23 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Wednesday 15 Raining to-day Thursday 16 Funeral to-day of Cecelia Brown. They will not let any of us go to it. Friday 17 I go over to Jno Black Jr’s on Meg to see if he is going to mow. Hauling in to-day. Jennie B Fleming comes from Belleville. Saturday 18 Working at the hay again to-day. Harvey goes to Uncle John’s to see Miss Jennie B. Fleming. Sunday 19 I go to all the meetings at our Church to-day. Monday 20 Miss Jennie B. Fleming and Vicky came down today. Melville MacIntyre came down to play with me. Mrs. Grieve gave birth to twin babes. Comments Hauling the hay. Jennie B. Fleming is the 23-year old daughter of James Fleming in Belleville and granddaughter of John Fleming, Alexander Fleming’s brother who settled in Hastings County. Melville McIntyre was about 11, son of Roy’s first cousin Mary Jane Fleming (John’s daughter) who married Archibald McIntyre. They lived in Owen Sound. Mrs Grieve –Frances Chisholm who was married to James Simpson Grieve gave birth to twins Catherine Chisholm and Isabella Somerville on July 20 [Ancestry.ca – Ontario, Canada Births, 18691913) Tuesday 21 Stuart and I put Paris green on the potatoes. I got Paris green (copper acetoarsenite) a letter from Mrs. Ray, Colville, thanking me for the was a combination of copper and photos etc. arsenic diluted with water to control the potato beetle. This early pesticide was adopted by farmers in the 1860s. Wednesday 22 I rake hay with Jess. Starts to rain to-day but only a Jess – unknown few drops Thursday 23 Still at the hay. Nothing new. Friday 24 We have finished our hay to-day – all except a little to cut with the scythe. Saturday 25 Stuart and I go picking berries for the first time this Likely raspberries – picked on 24 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments year at Agnew’s old place. James Agnew’s old farm, which was on the west half of lots 7 and 8 Conc..6. James and Jesse Agnew had moved into Kilsyth. Sunday 26 Minnie Fleming is our teacher. We decide to start Mission Band again. Minnie is Minerva – 23-year-old daughter of James. Monday 27 We three boys go picking berries at Kinchens Tuesday 28 Our mission band meets to-day at 3 pm. I am elected as secretary. Wednesday 29 Hoeing at the turnips to-day for a while. Thursday 30 I wash a lot of handkerchiefs, collars etc to-day. Friday 31 There is a frost in some places on the ground this morning. August Date Entry Saturday 1 We are cutting and binding he wheat to-day. I am in the store this afternoon. Council meets to-day. Sunday 2 Aunt Jennie, Ruth, Annie and I go for a drive to Inglis Falls Monday 3 We are cutting and binding the wheat yet in the old orchard. Tuesday 4 Stuart and I get a calve from Uncle Agnew’s . Working at turnips. Comments Inglis Falls is just 7 km from Kilsyth. Sydenham river drops 18 metres over the Niagara Escarpment. Wednesday 5 I find out that my pet lamb “Towney” is going to have small horns. Harvey goes over to Uncle James to see Jennie B. Fleming. I write an essay on China tonight, late. Thursday 6 I write to Mrs. Ray to-day. I get some stamps from Mary, a cousin, daughter of James J.D. Nichols Box 35, Berwick, N.S. Jennie B. Fleming Fleming and Grace Robertson . and Mary were over tonight. Friday 7 I write to Jim Mullan. Saturday 8 Rains very heavily all to-day. Mr. Lediard comes out Mr. Lediard is Disciple’s Church to-day but scarcely any mission band. The Desboro Minister. 25 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments football team comes down to play Kilsyth but they do not play as it is too wet. Get soaking wet coming Desboro is near Chatsworth in Grey home in the buggy at night. County. Sunday 9 Raining so heavily that there is no Sunday school nor morning meeting. Mr Lister for a wonder does not come and as it rained in there heavier I suppose. Monday 10 I get a letter from Jim Mullan tonight. Miss Jennie B. Fleming and Harvey and some others were at Agnews tonight. Aunt Jennie and I are in the store to-day. Tuesday 11 Pa and I are in the store. Pa is forever complaining at me. Wednesday 12 In the store yet. Thursday 13 Still monkeying around the store. Friday 14 Mr Douglass, wife and children came home this evening. Saturday 15 Aggie Kennedy and Miss Dunn are at the store this evening. Our mission band met to-day. I read an essay on China. Football practice tonight. Sunday 16 I go to Sunday school. I get a library book, “The King’s Daughter”. Mr Brown came out with Mr. Lister in the evening. Monday 17 The first day of school is to-day. Alex Sinclair and I are the only ones in the high school class. I write to Jim Mullan. Tuesday 18 Jacob Wice and Harvey Linn come over to the school and Jacob and Sam White have a kind or a row. Wednesday 19 Johnny Mundle and Letisha Fenton got married at Chatsworth to-day. Thursday 20 Stuart and I have to catch Duff after night. Friday 21 The Presbyterian church Sunday school have their picnic in out bush. Uncle Agnew and I go to look for his cow. School in fore noon only. Saturday 22 I pull the first peas I ever pulled in my life. Pretty The King’s Daughter by Pansy – published in Boston 1873. Young person’s book. Mentioned on Feb 3 also. Duff – probably the other horse. 26 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments busy in the evening in the store. Sunday 23 Melville McIntyre was out at Uncle John’s to-day. Was late for Sunday School. Mr. Lister brought a watermelon for Aunt Jennie. Monday 24 I find out that Jack Horning isn’t coming back to Public School any more. Tuesday 25 Alfred Reid and I go down to Hilt’s for the football. We arrange sides and neither side wins a game at noon. Our side gets one game at intermissions. Wednesday 26 I come home this afternoon to help take in the pease Thursday 27 I stay home all day to take in pease. Starts to rain about noon. Ruth is 9 years old to-day. Friday 28 I go to school to-day. Wet to-day but no rain. We do not play football. Saturday 29 Mission Band met to-day. Ruth recited a small piece. Mrs Willie Wardell gave birth to a girl baby at 12 o’clock to-day noon. Sunday 30 Whyte Bro were singing in the other church to-day. “Other” church is Presbyterian Small meeting at Disc Ch. Mr Lister’s daughter and baby comes out but not meeting at night as it was given out there would be none. Monday 31 Jennie Fleming was over tonight with some apples for Aunt Jennie. I get some stamps from R.J.D. Nichols, Berwick N.S. Box 35. High School opened to-day. Jack Horning and Melville McIntyre start going. Mrs Willie Wardell - unknown High School is the Owen Sound Collegiate Institute. Roy began high school in 1892 and probably boarded with a relative. [Handwriting changes from the small, clear, right-slanted script to much larger script with mix of vertical and right slant. Some of this may have been added by Roy in later years.] September Date Entry Comments Tuesday 1 We have Abigail Beckett for our lesson to-day. I Abigail Beckett - unknown come home this afternoon to help at pease. Whyte 27 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Bro. sing at Presbyterian Church in the concert. Annie is 6 years old to-day. Wednesday 2 I stay at home again to-day to pull pease. Stuart and I make a cake and eat it when Aunt Jennie and Aunt Jessie were out for a drive. It rains in afternoon. Thursday 3 Aunt Jennie and Aunt Jessie were at town to-day. It rains again. Home from school. Friday 4 We are pulling pease with the horse rake again. Saturday 5 We haul one load of pease in in the afternoon. Rains in afternoon. Council meets. I am over at store in afternoon. Sunday 6 Collection in church for Home Missions to-day. Percy Kinchen comes over from morning meeting and stays the afternoon. We drive over to English church near Dormie Sinclair’s school and then to Inglis Falls. Monday 7 Working to-day at pulling pease and turning them. I am not going to school to-day. Tuesday 8 Pa was pretty cross this morning. Very cold. English Church is on lot 7 concession 3. Dormie Sinclair –might have been a brother of Alex and Bella on the South ½ of Lot 8 Concession 7. Wednesday 9 Hauling in pease to-day. Thursday 10 Mr. Irwin came to-day and took away Towny and our other lamb. Aunt Jennie and Mrs Herald went to town to-day. Finished our harvest to-day. The boys got stuck with the last load. Either the lambs were sold to Mr. Irwin, or he will butcher them for the family. Mrs Herald is Bella (Finch) Herald, married to George Herald, and, daughter of Isabella Fleming (ie Auntie Finch) and Abraham Finch.. Friday 11 I go to school to-day for the first day this week. A.Hendrick and J. Little from Trenton call here this evening and Harvey and they go over to Uncle James’. Saturday 12 Our Mission Band met to-day. I get “10 novels complete” in the store that Pa hid. Pa and Harvey have kind of a racket to-night. Raining in afternoon. Hendrick and Little – unknown. 28 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Sunday 13 Pa tells Harvey that he is going to send him away Monday morning. Stuart went over to Uncle John’s to-day. I give Harvey a dollar. Monday 14 I go to school. William Hilts started to school today. Harvey went to Toronto. Tuesday 15 Play football at school to-day. Wednesday 16 Stuart and I go to town in the wagon and Aunt Jennie and Annie in the buggy. They do not get a lunch for us in town and we break into the bread and sugar. Thursday 17 We go to school. Mr. Douglass tells us that he might report our monthly examinations in the paper. Aunt Jennie gets a letter from Harvey. Friday 18 We have our examination on History to-day. Hyle and Flora Beaton and I are the only ones there to write as it was the last Friday. Albert Fleming gets home from the Exhibition and brings a letter from Harvey to Aunt Jennie saying that he got a situation in a bookstore @ $2 a week. Board $3. Comments Roy is probably referring to the 13 year old William, son of Henry and Rebecca Hilts. Hyle (or John R.H. Beaton) was 11 and his sister Flora 14. Their parents were William and Janet Beaton. Albert Fleming is Albert Edwin Charles "AE" son of Roy's uncle John Fleming and his wife Margaret Robertson. Exhibition is the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto Saturday 19 Pa gets a letter from Harvey. Alfred J. Reid came Alfred J. Reid - unknown down this afternoon to play with me. We get some plums. Sunday 20 Stuart and I got to the Presbyterian Church tonight. Now Kilsyth United Church Presbyterian church was in the village of Kilsyth, a little further west of Disciples Church. Monday 21 This week is count week in post office. I mail about Emma Green - unknown ½ doz letters for cards etc. Emma Green started going to school to-day. Tuesday 22 We are fooling with Johnny Frankish to-day. Stuart was in town to-day. Got a 1 cent scribbler for myself. Wednesday Stuart making a scrap book for “Mission Box” Johnny Frankish - unknown 29 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments 23 tonight. Got through our work very late. Thursday 24 I take my stamp album to school to-day. Friday 25 Examination on Grammar to-day. Saturday 26 They are fixing the sidewalk to-day. Mission Band met to-day. Minnie was not there but Mrs Herald took the lead. Sunday 27 Mr. W.A. McLean (Presbyterian Church) preaches his farewell sermon. I go down to hear him. Monday 28 A detective was at the store tonight and Saturday night. Tuesday 29 I get a licken to-day for whispering in school. Wednesday 30 I go to school. Nothing particular. I go to prayer meeting tonight and Christian Endevour Society. Mr. McLean was presented with a purse of about $35. Extreme change in handwriting. Date Entry Comments Thursday 1 I got two demerit marks at school to-day. Friday 2 Alex Sinclair and I were caught eating an apple in school. I get some stamps from J.D. Nichols in a registered letter. Saturday 3 Stuart and I were fixing the fence by the grove. Sunday 4 Mr Lediard preached this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Jennie Robinson was over at our place from Mrs. Herald. Also P. Kinchen from this place. Monday 5 Go to school usually. Tuesday 6 I stay home this forenoon in the store with Aunt Jennie. The fellows get some cards at school. October Wednesday 7 I go to school. Alex Sinclair is not there to-day. Stuart and Pa went to town to-day. Thursday 8 I finish drawing the map of Ontario this morning. I Show is probably the Kilsyth fall fair do not go to school. This is the first day of the show organized by Derby Agricultural 30 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments and I show my map and take the first prize because Society. mine was the only one there. We also show some apples. Stuart and I are training Met to-day to be ready for tomorrow. Very few things at show. Friday 9 Second day of show. I write in Town Hall. I only get McCallums had the farm lot 4 3rd prize. Stuart shows Meg in Dan McCallum’s concession 5. buggy. I go to a concert tonight. Jno Ramsay leads it (same man as last year). I saw the wax figure of Roy got 3rd prize for penmanship. Birchall at show. Saturday 10 Stuart and Pa go to town and bring some butter and eggs to Mr Matthews Steward CPR. Mission Band today but I can’t go. Sunday 11 Mr Lediard preaches as usual in the afternoon. Alfred Reid and I pick beech nuts before church. Out driving with Aunt Jennie. I write to Mrs. Ray. Monday 12 Alex Sinclair and I are made to sit apart for me throwing a piece of paper with Euclid on it to Alex and he is copying it off when the master catches him. Tuesday 13 Harvey came home from Toronto to-day. Jennie Agnew is sick. Wednesday 14 Picking beech nuts at noon. Raining in afternoon. Thursday 15 First day of teacher’s convention in Owen Sound. No school. Stay in the house in forenoon. Fixing barn in afternoon. Friday 16 Second day teacher’s convention. Working at potatoes. 15 rows done. Saturday 17 Working at potatoes. Did not get them done. Warmer to-day than yesterday. Sunday 18 Go to all the meetings to-day. Out for a drive with Aunt Jennie. Monday 19 Raining to-day. Tuesday 20 I leave my books on a pile of posts this morning and Douglass sends me for them at about 11 am. Harvey went in to town to-day to go to College. Wednesday - Harvey attended the Northern Business College in Owen Sound run by C.A. Fleming and may have boarded with C.A. and his family. 31 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments 21 Thursday 22 I don’t know my poetry “The Bard” at school. Mr Lee (traveler) was at store to-day and told me he would give me a $ if I would get him 5 or 6 lbs of Beech-nuts. Friday 23 Threshing at our place in afternoon. I went over to Angus was a brother of Alex’s. Sinclair’s on Meg to ask Angus. Stay home to-day. A year ago to-day was the last day I ever saw On this date in 1890 Lyda went to Mamma alive. Marquette Mi. USA to see a specialist. Her brother-in-law Fred Read, husband of Lyda’s late sister, Annie, lived in Marquette. Fred paid for her medical care at Dr Kellogg’s sanatorium at Battle Creek. Saturday 24 We were threshing until about 10 am. Machine then goes to Sinclairs. I am 13 years old to-day. Sunday 25 Jim Fenton and I picked beech nuts before afternoon meeting. Monday 26 Aunt Jennie and Mr Herald went to town to-day. Tuesday 27 Very cold to-day. Alex Sinclair was not at school yesterday nor to-day. Wednesday 28 - Thursday 29 Came home at recess to take up potatoes. Friday 30 Pa, Stuart, and I went in to town tonight to hear Crossley and Hunter in Presbyterian Church. Monthly examination on grammar to-day. Saturday 31 Working at turnips in afternoon. I get a letter and a Apparently the Rays travelled. Was pair of mitts from Mrs. Ray as a present for my this his only present? birthday. Her letter said that she and her husband were travelling and now they were in San Diego. Smaller farms did not have their own threshing machines. Travelling threshers would go from farm to farm with the equipment and labourers to do the threshing for a fee. George Herald, married to Bella. Rev H T Crossley and the Rev John E Hunter were evangelists from St Thomas in Southern Ontario. 32 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes November Date Entry Comments Sunday 1 Mr Lediard preached this Sunday in church and gave us an invitation. I put hymn books in seats in church. We meet J. A. Horning walking to church. Monday 2 Mrs Sinclair (mother of Alex, Arch, Ronald etc) died This was Sarah Sinclair, 85, Alex’s tonight at 11pm. We start working stocks to-day in grandmother. She lived in Sullivan arithmetic Township. Tuesday 3 Stuart and I sent five names tonight to the Youth’s Companion to try to get subscribers and in return they will send us a book. Wednesday 4 I am home to-day from school. Stuart and I finish topping turnips and we haul half of these in. Thursday 5 That fellow at Redfern’s store “Fred” started off in middle of last night with some things that he stole out of Redfern’s store. Mr Redfern and Mr Reid catch Fred up at Stoddards swamp. Mr Jamison (Presbyterian Minister) was at school to-day and gave us a kind of speech for about ½ hr. Redfern’s store on Poulett St. in Owen Sound sold meal, stoves, and ships’ chandlery. Ad in diary: Redfern & LePan are direct importers of shelf and heavy hardware, ship chandlery, stoves etc etc. Steam, gas and hot water fitters. Manufacturers of all kinds of sheet metal ware. Also a D.R. Redfern – dealer in general groceries all kinds of fruit in season. Also fancy goods etc etc. Friday 6 Examination on arithmetic. I do the whole six examples. Saturday 7 Stuart and I cover the turnip pit. Sunday 8 Percy Kinchen was over to-day. Also Maggie The invitation is to be baptized. In Kinchen. Mr. Lediard gives an invitation and I came the Disciples church members are forward. baptized at confirmation. See entry 11 Nov. Monday 9 Send a letter to Jim Wallace asking him to subscribe to the Youth’s Companion. Also I send a letter to W.E. Skinner, coin broker, Boston, asking him whether he deals in English and Canadian coins. Stuart and Pa went to Tara with a load of pease. Tuesday 10 We have notes on “The Bard” for our high school 33 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments reader lesson. Stuart went to Tara with another load of pease. Raining to-day. Wednesday 11 Pa, Stuart and I go to town to Disciple prayer Baptism in Disciples Church is by meeting. Mr Lediard’s son and I are baptized at the compete immersion. church. Cousin Jennie Agnew started to Rochester to-day. Jean Alexandrina Agnew, aka "Jennie", was almost 30 years old and perhaps was going there to work. She later lived in Buffalo. Thursday 12 To-day is Thanksgiving. Stuart and Percy were out shooting in Kinchen’s bush. Starts to snow to-day. Friday 13 Stuart went to Tara this morning with pease. A lot of snow this morning. Saturday 14 Stuart and I went to Tara to-day with more pease. Got back about dark. Sunday 15 This is the last Sunday that Mr. Lediard will preach here. Monday 16 When I got up this morning I see that the snow is pretty deep. Tuesday 17 Still snowing. I do not know my verses “To a Highland Girl” Wednesday 18 Aunt Jennie drives us to school this morning in the cutter. Thursday 19 Aunt Jennie drove us to school again. Do not know my verses. Friday 20 I send a letter to Mrs. Ray and one to auntie Finch. Stuart and I got to the debate in town hall. Resolved that Burns was greater a poet than Sir Walter Scott. Negatives beat. Examination on geography. He gives us our arithmetic. I get 100. A.S. gets 84 Saturday 21 Mission Band met to-day at Uncle James’ house. Raining and thawing. Sunday 22 Still raining. Mr Lister preached for us this Sunday. Monday 23 Norma and I have a scuffle in the mud. Tuesday 24 Pa and I have to take the potatoes out of the water in the cellar tonight. Canadian celebrated American Thanksgiving in November. Date was changed to October in 1957. By Wm Wordsworth A.S. is Alex Sinclair 34 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Wednesday 25 Turns cold again. Thursday 26 Thawing this afternoon. Friday 27 Examination on grammar to-day. I think I di pretty well at it. Mr Douglass gave us our history paper. I get 68 and A.S. gets 86. Saturday 28 Stuart and I haul out manure to cover the turnip pit and the rhubarb and flowers. Sunday 29 Mr. Lister preaches again to-day. Monday 30 We are skating at school to-day. Pretty good ice. Comments December Date Entry Tuesday 1 Skating again to-day. I know my poetry to-day. Six pairs of skates there to-day. Comments Wednesday 2 Still skating at school. Thursday 3 Thawing to-day. Ruth brings her skates to-day. Five other pair. Friday 4 Examination in stocks in arithmetic also two examples in factoring in algebra. Saturday 5 No mission band to-day because Minnie was not home. Sunday 6 Our mission band met to-day. Fifteen there. Our mission band will meet on Sunday after this. Monday 7 Geography on South America to-day. Tuesday 8 We have “the Raven” to-day as our lesson. By Edgar Allan Poe Wednesday 9 We were snowballing at school. Walter Ferris got his eye hurt at school with a snowball. Alex Sinclair was not at school to-day. Thursday 10 Friday 11 Examination on geography to-day. I think I did pretty well. Missed one question entirely. Saturday 12 Stuart and I are hauling out manure. Get four loads out. 35 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Sunday 13 I do not stay at morning meeting to-day. Comments Monday 14 Tuesday 15 Wednesday 16 There was to be practise at Heralds to-night only one there. Sam and Norman. Thursday 17 Friday 18 Examination on history to-day. (Geo III reign). Get some stamps from J.S. Nichols, Berwick, N.S. Go to the practice tonight at Mrs. Heralds. Sam, Norman and I are going to sing “Old Mother Slipper Stopper” Saturday 19 Stuart and I hauled wood to-day in forenoon and we train the colt to-day, “Billy”. Sunday 20 I go to Sunday school and church as usual. Miss Mary Fulton came out with Mr. Lister. Mission band met this afternoon. Monday 21 A daughter of Mr Rodgers (aged 4 years) died early this morning. Announced in school. Tuesday 22 Funeral of girl above to-day at 1 pm See lyrics and music. Wednesday 23 Thursday 24 Friday 25 The Scottish did not celebrate Christmas in the 1800s Saturday 26 Mrs. Lewis Graham gave birth to a daughter about 3 pm this afternoon. Sunday 27 Went to church to-day as usual. Collection for Women’s work in …. Write to Mrs Ray, San Diego, 704 Third St – Ca. Monday 28 Nomination at Town Hall to-day. For Reeve Jas Cochrane, R.A. Stark, Wm Breen. For deputy reeve Alex Garvie, Harness. For Councilllor Lauchlin Beaton, John Henry Moore, Jno Robertson, R. Henderson, …, Saul Riely Tuesday 29 Stuart and I haul to line fence. Wednesday 36 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Date Entry Comments Went to prayer meeting at Heralds tonight. Mrs. Alex Finch came out with C.A. Fleming last tonight. Harry and I wash some clothes this afternoon. Mrs Alex Finch was Sophia Emily De Le Ree who married Alexander Heanage Finch. A.H. Finch was a Disciples minister. 30 Thursday 31 37 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes Fleming Family Tree Isabella (Bell) “Auntie Finch” 1825-1917 Janet (Jessie) “Aunt Jessie” 1828-1918 m Abraham Finch - Isabella (Bella) 1849-? m George Herald “Mrs Herald” - Jessie 18501873 m James Hunter Trout - many more John “Uncle Alexander John” 1830-1909 “Uncle Alexander” 1832-1909 Donald “Uncle Donald” 18341896 m James Agnew m Grace “Uncle Agnew” Robertson m Margaret Robertson “Auntie Margaret” m Anne Garvie m Esther Flower m Elizabeth m Lyda Warren Anne Williams 1842-1891 - William Alexander - Mary Evangeline - John - George - Christopher Alexander (C.A.) 1857-1945 - Mary Jane 1852-1942 m Archibald McIntyre - Jessie Melissa 1852-1950 m Samuel Brown - Anna Isabella - Victoria (Vickie) 1866-1953 - John William James - Albert Edwin (AE) 1871-1956 - Thomas Alfred Robertson (TA) 1874-1959 - William - Florence 1863- - 5 children 1939 - Jean (Jennie) 1862-1950 - Simon - Herbert 18671930 - Milton - others James “Uncle James” 18301910 - Alexander Robert - Jessie - Jean Stewart - Robert Alexander - Clara Grace - Margaret Florence Alberta - James Alfred - Minerva “Minnie” 18681953 - Martha Emma - Mary Ella - John William - Ernest Stewart - Alexander 1858-1939 - John - Joseph - Albert - Jessie - Margaret Jane - David James - Bertha - Ernest - Sidney A. 18651929 William 1837- Charles 18401927 1910 Jean “Aunt Jennie” 18431942 - Harvey 1872-? - Stuart 18771942 - Roy 1878-1958 - Christina A. (Chris) 18671945 - Ruth 1882-1971 - Annie – 1885-? -many more Corrections January 12, 2017 38 � 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 Roy F. Fleming Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Grey Roots Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891-1903 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, Grey County, Derby Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Roy F. Fleming Diary & Transcription, 1891 Roy F. Fleming Diary, 1903 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 Roy F. Fleming Diary & Transcription, 1891 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1891 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roy Fleming Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ��������������������������������������������������������� Diary 1891 – Roy F. Fleming Transcription and notes by Ruth Fleming Larmour �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 2 Diary of Roy F. Fleming 1891 Introduction By Ruth Hogarth Fleming Larmour, grand-daughter of Roy Franklin Fleming. This is the diary of a twelve-year old boy growing up in rural Ontario in the 1890s. He was living on a farm near the village of Kilsyth in Derby Township, Grey County with his father Charles Fleming, his mother Lyda, his brothers Harvey (age 18), and Stuart (14), and sisters Ruth (9) and Annie (5). Most of his father’s siblings and their families are on farms nearby. When the diary begins on the 5th January 1891 tragedy has struck the family. Their mother has taken ill and has gone to the Kellogg Sanatorium in Battle Creek, Michigan for treatment. Battle Creek is about 530 km from Kilsyth. She is under the care of the famous Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, chief medical officer of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, for mesenteric tuberculosis, a form of abdominal tuberculosis. Treatment here was largely based of nutrition - a vegetarian diet , and physical exercise, administered according to the principles of the Seventh-day-Adventist Church which owned and operated the Sanitarium. In their mother’s absence, the children’s maiden aunt Jennie, their father’s younger sister, has come to look after them. Her name is Jean but she is known to all as Aunt Jennie. The diary shows the network of support through family friends and neighbours that helped Charles and children during this crisis. It also demonstrates how important religious life was for them and the support the family received from their beliefs. Roy’s father is a farmer but his land on the South Half of Lot 10 Concession 6 was rather poor and he was not as good at farming as his brothers. He opened a general store in the village of Kilsyth and also ran the post office, of which his father Alexander Fleming had been the first postmaster. Charles continued to farm in a small way as we see through Roy’s entries about his chores - haying, bringing in turnips and pease, and pulling potatoes. Roy also had a pet lamb. Weather was all important. It makes a difference on whether they can go to school and what must be done in the fields. Roy’s penmanship, spelling and punctuation are very good. His hand writing was very well formed and clear in the first half of the year, but became larger and more erratic later in the year after his mother died and after he entered high school - it was likely affected by the emotional tumult in his life. As can be gathered from reading the diary he was constantly writing letters and post cards and sending requests or orders for one thing of another. He subscribed to Youth’s Companion, and kept a stamp collection. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 3 Roy, who became a keen historian, wrote much more about his family in later years. One point he always emphasized was the importance his parents placed on education. In spite of lack of money all five children received an education at either college or university. Roy was one of the first to graduate as a high school teacher from the Ontario College of Education in Toronto. He taught in many schools in rural Ontario, including Derby Township, the Manitoulin Island, and Garden Island. Later Roy became the art master at the Ottawa Normal school in 1907. He was a talented artist, a prolific writer, and had many interests especially the Fleming family history and shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. He was a member of the Great lakes Historical Society and contributed many articles to its Journal, Inland Seas, and to many Canadian newspapers. This transcription of his diary is dedicated to the memory of Lyda Warren Fleming, Roy’s mother and my great-grandmother. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 4 Roy’s Diary Office Diary and Petty Cash Book for the year 1891. Printed and published by The Northern Business College Steam Printing Office. Scrope Street – Owen Sound Ont. C.A. Fleming, Roy’s cousin, owned the printing company in Owen Sound and likely gave this office diary to Roy. Notes in the comment column explain the names and places that Roy mentions. January Date Entry Comment Monday 5 Ruth is out skating with Sarah Kinchen The Kinchens were neighbours who lived on Concession 7. Tuesday 6 Mrs. Kinchen and Percy come over for a visit and they take Ruth back home again. Here Percy and I have a game of table croquet. Monday 12 I get a letter from Mamma to-day. I send a postal card to Mrs. Ray. Out skating with Ruth. It is very stormy. Roy’s mother Lyda is ill and has gone to stay at the Kellogg Sanatorium in Battle Creek, Michigan. Roy has been keeping Mrs. Ray, a friend of Lyda’s , informed. Lyda had known Mrs. Ray in Ohio as Martha Pickett . Miss Pickett took Lyda’s younger sister, Mary Amanda “Minnie”, as a foster child around 1860 to help Eliza Warren while looking after her sick husband. The Warrens remained friends with Miss Pickett even after Minnie rejoined her mother and family. Tuesday 13 We send a letter to Mamma. Freezing. Harvey goes up to Uncle John’s with a book keeping book of Vickie’s. I go to store at night for first time after measles Vicki is a first cousin, daughter of Roy’s uncle John who lives on the next farm, the North Half of Lot 10 Concession 6. Roy’s father, Charles, and his Aunt Jennie run a general store in Kilsyth where Roy sometimes works. Wednesday I start going to school this year for first time. The school is S.S. No 3 Derby Twp. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 5 Date Entry Comment 14 Blowing last night terribly but calmed down this morning slightly. Nearly frozen coming home from morning mail saying she was some better. I hear that John Black Jr is going to get married. Roy might not have been at school due to having measles. John Black Sr. has the farm on Lot 10 Concession 7. Thursday 15 I get a catalogue of guns etc in night mail from G. Henry and Co. Chicago Ill. I go to school. Middling stormy yet. We get a letter and a telegramme, the letter saying Mamma was worse. The telegram was “wait for letter, don’t bring trunk”. G. Henry and Co. was a sporting goods store in Chicago.1 Friday 16 I get a letter from Mrs. J.M. Ray in morning mail. Only one half days school as the teacher had to attend a Presbyterian Church meeting. Warm in daytime but was very frosty in morning. I get samples of cards from National Card Co. Scio. National Card Co was in Scio, Ohio. Saturday 17 It is frosty this morning. Stuart and Harvey go to town for some things at the station. We get telegram from Mamma saying: - Worse, want help, come at once. Herb Agnew takes Aunt Jennie into town and she starts for Battle Creek. We got a letter in morning mail. I bake pies. Owen Sound is approximately three miles from Kilsyth. Stuart and Harvey are probably picking up goods in Owen Sound to be sold in the store in Kilsyth. It sounds as if Jennie was ready to depart for Battle Creek at very short notice. Herb Agnew is a first cousin, son of Roy’s aunt Janet (Fleming) Agnew (aka Jessie) Sunday 18 I go to Sunday School as usual. No frost this morning to speak of. Chris, Florence and Uncle Donald Fleming come over for a while in the afternoon. Chris (Christine) and Florence are daughters of Donald Fleming, and first cousins to Roy. They live on the south half of Lot 9 Concession 6. Monday 19 I go to school as usually. Harvey found a gold pen in his trunk. Stuart shoots a squirrel to-night. Middling mild to-day. Tuesday 20 Pa gets a letter from mamma, written the same day as the telegram. Pa also gets a post card from Aunt Jennie saying she would get to Battle Creek about 11 am Sunday (written in Toronto). Thawing to-day. I answer a letter of Aunt Jennie’s to the Globe Company. I write to Mrs Ray. Us boys make cider. Globe Company may have been The Globe newspaper in Toronto, or a company from which Jennie and Charles ordered goods for the store. 1 Listed in the Lakeside Directory for 1892 http://chicagoancestors.org/downloads/1892h.pdf �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 6 Date Entry Comment Wednesday 21 I go to school as usual to-day. Very mild weather lately. Aunt Jessie gets a letter from Aunt Jennie saying that she did not expect mamma to come home alive. I write to mamma. I write a post card to Auntie Finch telling her how mamma is. Ruth and Annie also write to mamma. Jessie is Janet (Fleming) Agnew who lives on Lot 8 Concession 6. Auntie Finch is Isabella (Fleming) Finch who lives in Cecebe Ontario – in the Parry Sound region. Both are sisters to Roy’s father Charles. Thursday 22 I go to school. Douglass makes a great rough about tieing Bob Dolphin’s School Bag and writing names on the wall. Stuart and I get into some scrapes. Pa gest a letter from Aunt Jennie. I address a hymn book and some papers to Aunt Jennie. Ruth starts going to school Douglass is the school teacher. Does Roy mean row when he writes rough? Ruth is 8 years old. This was probably her first day back to school after an illness. Friday 23 We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie. I go to a concert tonight of the Literary Society. It is a pretty good one. I have to white wash on the wall where I was writing names but I do not get it to stick on right. Saturday 24 We got a post card and a letter from Aunt Jennie. I write to mamma. Aunt Jessie makes apple butter for us. I bake pies in the afternoon. More snow this morning. Sunday 25 I go to Sunday School in morning. There is a collection at Sunday School instead of a Mission Band. I go to church at night. Mr. Lister speaks about “The Church”. Stuart writes to cousin Jessie tonight. The family attended the Church of Christ’s Disciples in Kilsyth. Charles J. Lister, a leading preacher, was the minister for many years. Cousin Jessie is probably Isabella Finch’s daughter who married James Hunter Trout and was living in Wiarton in 1891. She was 40 years of age and might have been a friend to Lyda. Monday 26 I send a post card to Aunt Jennie in morning. Stuart sends a letter to cousin Jessie telling her how mamma was keeping. I have to white wash the wall at school where I was writing names, for the second time. Mrs. Robert Moore dies tonight at 6 o’clock pm. Moores were neighbours at Lot 10 Concession 9. Tuesday 27 I go to school. We have “break break break” as our High School Lesson. Very mild. Harvey goes to town. He starts at 10 am. Stuart and I have to do night work as Harvey does not get home till kind of “Break, break, break” is a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson and was in the Ontario Readers, Third Book. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 7 Date Entry Comment late. Pa gets a letter and a post card from Aunt Jennie at Battle Creek. Mrs. John Hay gave birth to a daughter. Harvey hears it in town. I write a post card to Aunt Jennie and a post card to “The Times” office and couple of other letters to the “Mail” and “Witness”. Can’t locate a Hay residing in Derby in the census for 1891 . The “Times” is the Owen Sound Sun Times; the “Mail” is the Toronto Mail; the Witness may have been the Evangelical Witness from London, Ont. Mr. Douglass was giving Roy occasional high school lessons to prepare him for high school. At that time it was necessary to pass an examination set by the Education Department of Ontario to be accepted into high school.2 Wednesday 28 Aunt Jessie gets a post card from Aunt Jennie saying that mamma passed a bad night and that they had to mover her to a quieter part of the building. I go to school. I address the Advertiser to Aunt Jennie. The funeral of Mrs. Moore’s takes place. Stuart sends for a book for making candies. I send a postal to Mrs. Ray. We write to mamma. Advertiser was an Owen Sound newspaper. Thursday 29 Stuart and I go to school. Johnny McDermid brings a note to the teacher telling us boys were teasing him. Aunt Jessie gets a letter from Aunt Jennie. I get some papers from Mrs. Ray, Colville. I send a subscription to the “News”. Seems that Mrs. Ray lives in Colville, Washington, USA. Colville was a mining town just recently emerged from being a frontier town. It was 45 miles south of the border between Washington State and British Columbia. 3 Friday 30 Annie, Ruth and I get a letter from Aunt Jennie in night mail. We have a little concert at school in the afternoon. I go to store at night. The roads are all ice. I write to Aunt Jennie. I send the “Advertiser” and the “Evangelist” to Aunt Jennie. Saturday 31 Harvey and I go to town. I stay in music store while Harvey is doing all the business. Snowing to-day. Stuart and I get a letter from Aunt Jennie. We are out shooting. Stuart shoots two squirrels. I only Roy’s uncle, James Fleming, owns a music store in Owen Sound. James lives across the road at Forest Lawn Farm, North half of Lot 9, 2 There is a sample of the high school entrance exams he wrote in 1892 at the beginning of the diary. 3 Arksey, Laura. Colville – Thumbnail History, HistoryLink.org (2010) http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=9266 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 8 Date Entry Comment shoot at marks. Concession 6. He also owns Lot 8 Concession 9. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 9 February Date Entry Comment Sunday 1 I write a post card to Aunt Jennie. I go to Sunday School. Ruth and Annie stay to a meeting and they go over to Kinchen’s with Allan. Uncle John is our S.S. teacher to-day. Uncle John is Charles’ older brother. He lives at Ivy Hill, North ½ Lot 10 Concession 6. Monday 2 I go to school. I get a post card from Auntie Finch in night mail. I write to Mamma. I write to Auntie Finch but date it for tomorrow. Tuesday 3 I get a letter from Aunt Jennie in morning mail. Ruth doesn’t go to school but Stuart and I go. Harvey goes up to Uncle John’s with a book of Maggie Kinchen’s named “The King’s Daughter”. “The King’s Daughter” was a story for young people about the value of temperance. Isabella Alden wrote this in 1873 under the pen name of Pansy. Her books were enormously popular in the late 1880s. Wednesday 4 Very cold to-day. Ruth does not go to school. We get a letter from Aunt Jennie telling us that Mamma is not so well. I get a catalogue of magic lanterns in night mail. Thursday 5 We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie. Pretty cold. Stormy in morning. No girls at school. I get a catalogue of skates. Stuart and I make a set of “authors”. Auntie Margaret’s sister died. Auntie Margaret is Margaret (Robertson) Fleming, John’s wife. When the weather is very bad girls stay at home and the boys go to school Friday 6 There is a ventriloquist up in the 9th school but I don’t go up there. I go to the Literary Society at night. Get home at about 20 mins to ten o’clock. Very mild in afternoon. Saturday 7 Stuart and Harvey go to town. I make doughnuts in the afternoon. Sunday 8 I go to Sunday School. There is a collection at Sunday School again. Snowing quite a bit. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 10 Monday 9 I write to Mrs. J. M. Ray. I do not go to school till intermission as I couldn’t find my cap. I write a card to Bella Sinclair, Blenheim and send a sub to the Globe. Jake Fleming starts going to school. There was an Isabella (Bella) Sinclair who lived with her parents and siblings in Blenheim, Kent County. At age 34 she was considerably older than Roy. Perhaps she was related to Alex Sinclair, a classmate of Roy’s . Jake Fleming – unable to identify this Fleming. Tuesday 10 I get another letter from Mrs. Ray. I go to school. Wednesday 11 Very cold in morning. Stuart and I go to school. Thursday 12 Middling warm to-day. I go to school. Ruth starts going. Friday 13 There is a concert at school. Stuart read a piece and several recitations are recited. We make spiles at night. Spiles –small wooden peg or spigot for stopping a cask. Saturday 14 Harvey and I go to Town. We get a barrel of coal oil. Tom Moore rides out with us. There is two registered letters come for Aunt Jennie. We get a post card in the morning mail from Aunt Jennie. Tom Moore – neighbour at Lot 10, Concession 9 Sunday 15 I go to Sunday School. Percy Kinchen comes with me from Sunday School and stays the afternoon. Mr. Lister preaches on “Believing the Gospel”. Thawing. Pretty near all the snow goes. Monday 16 I go to school. I skate over to the store with Pa’s supper. There is some drunk fellows at the hotel and they pretty near run into a cutter. Tuesday 17 Ruth does not go to school as it is rather stormy. There is a Tory meeting in the town hall. Harvey and Stuart and I go to it. Mr Masson was for Con. and Mr. Cochrane for Reform side. James Masson of Owen Sound was elected the member of parliament for North Grey in 1887 and reelected in 1891. Mr. Cochrane may have been Jas. Cochrane who owned the north half of Lot 7 Concession 7 . James Cochrane was on the County Council representing Derby in 1891 and 1892. 4 4 Marsh, E.L. A History of the County of Grey (1931) pg 480 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 11 Wednesday 18 Ruth, Annie and I get a letter from Aunt Jennie. I go to school. Ruth does not go. Thursday 19 A post card comes in the morning mail from Aunt Jennie saying that Uncle Fred had to come to Battle Creek. Stuart and I go to school. Ruth does not. Stuart and I go down to skate but ice is no good. Uncle Fred is Fred Read who was married to Lyda’s sister Annie. It is believed that he financed Lyda’s medical care at Battle Creek. Annie had died in 1885. Friday 20 Raining to-day a little. We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie. I write to Aunt Jennie. Saturday 21 Stuart and Harvey go to town. We get two letters from Aunt Jennie. Sunday 22 I go to Sunday School. I do not go to Church at night but Stuart does. Monday 23 Stuart and I go to school. Skating at night. Tuesday 24 I skate to school. Not very good skating at school. Pa gets a letter from Aunt Jennie. Raining hard in evening . Ruth goes to school. Wednesday 25 Stuart and I go to school. Thursday 26 Ruth does not go to school. Friday 27 I get a post card from Mrs. J.M. Ray and a letter from Aunt Jennie. I address “The Advertiser” to Aunt Jennie. Ruth does not go to school. Saturday 28 None of us go to town. Stuart bakes doughnuts. I send away for sample of Colongue. Cologne? March Date Entry Comments Sunday 1 I go to Sunday School and meeting. I then go oer to Kinchens Monday 2 Stuart and I go to school. We do not get any word from Aunt Jennie Tuesday 3 Stuart and I go to school. Wednesday 4 Harvey goes to town with some butter. Thursday 5 Stuart and Pa get into a rough over a few frozen turnips. Stuart does not go to school. Stuart and There has been no word about Lyda’s health or anything else from �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 12 Date Entry Comments Harvey go to town. The elections are to-day for Dominion House of Commons. Horsey has a majority in Kilsyth of 15 and on 9th 14. I send a sub to the Mail. No word from Battle Creek. Aunt Jennie since 27th of February. Friday 6 We get a post card from Aunt Jennie in morning mail and one in evening. I hear that Masson is in with 286 about, and Sir John A by 44 members. General election was on March 5. Mr James Masson, a liberal- conservative was elected as Member of Parliament with 2,511 votes as opposed to the Liberal candidate, Dr. E. H. Horsey’s 2,274. 5 Short account of the election at Wikipedia Saturday 7 Harvey and Stuart go to town and sell the butter and eggs. Annie and I go with a’s dinner. Pa and I tap an oil barrel. Sunday 8 We go to Sunday School. Harvey and I go to Church at night. Monday 9 We get a post card from Aunt Jennie. I address a paper to Aunt Jennie. I write to Auntie Finch. Tuesday 10 Harvey and Annie go to town. Annie stays at Spencers. They get their dinner there. Harvey brings me a couple of shorthand books. Wednesday 11 We go to school. The sap would run to-day but we do not tap yet. Thursday 12 Stuart and I do not go to school. Harvey and Stuart go to town and bring out milk cans for to hold the sap. I get a letter from Mrs. Ray. We get a couple of cards from Battle Creek. Uncle James comes out of town with a telegram saying “Meet Mrs Fleming’s remains at Tara at 11 PM tomorrow, Friday”. Roy’s handwriting is different for this entry – more like his adult hand. He might have written it when he was older. 5 The Canadian Parliamentary Companion for 1891 has the results. https://books.google.ca/books?id=qGItAQAAMAAJ �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 13 Date Entry Comments Friday 13 Uncles James and I are in the store. Pa, Harvey, Uncle Agnew and Jake Fleming go out to meet Aunt Jennie. I write to Mrs. Ray. Someone must look after the store in spite of the tragedy. Uncle James takes over, with Roy to help him. Someone must be looking after Ruth and Annie but Roy does not tell us who. Uncle Agnew is James Agnew, husband to Jessie. Jennie is with the body of Lyda arriving by train in Tara. Saturday 14 Uncle James and I are in the store another day. They come home with Aunt Jennie and the remains of dear Mamma. Terrible storms for last two days. Sunday 15 Several call to see Mamma. None of us go to the Church in the morning. Mr Lister and Cousin Christie came but there is no meeting in the church. Still storming. Lyda’s body has probably been laid out in the house. Cousin Christie could be a relative of Lyda’s mother’s second husband, John Christie. Mr. Lister is the minister of the Church of Christs Disciples in Kilsyth. Monday 16 The storm still continues. Cousin Allie comes. Pa and Aunt Jessie goes to town. Uncle James and I are still in the store. Don’t know Cousin Allie. Tuesday 17 Uncle James and I are in the store. Uncle James goes into town tonight. Funeral to-day. Wednesday 18 Pa and I are in the store. Thursday 19 Pa and I are in the store again. Stuart and Harvey go to town. Sun is shining beautifully. Friday 20 Pa and I are in the store in forenoon but Stuart and I cut down a couple of trees in afternoon. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 14 Date Entry Comments Saturday 21 Harvey and I go to town with four baskets of butter and some eggs. We had to bring back one of the baskets of butter These items are sold in Owen Sound to buy groceries or else are traded for whatever is needed. Sunday 22 I go to Sunday School. Most of us go to Church at night. Monday 23 I start going to school again. Stuart and Harvey saw some trees in the bush. Tuesday 24 I stay home from school to-day. We are down in the bush boiling sap in a small kettle. Wednesday 25 I do not go to school. The second class and third class have their examinations to-day and yesterday. Aunt Jennie and I go up to Waddell’s to see Mrs Crawford. I go over to Uncle Donald’s with cutter to take Cousin Allie over. Waddells own Lots 9 in Concessions 9 and 10. Thursday 26 We are down in bush. Stuart and I build a wigwam to stay in. Friday 27 I go to a concert tonight held by the literary society. We hear that Albert E.C. Fleming gets two of his fingers taken off. Albert Edwin Fleming is son of John and Margaret Fleming. Often referred to as A.E. Saturday 28 Harvey and I go to town with butter and eggs Sunday 29 I go to Sunday School and evening meeting as usual. This is Easter Sunday. Monday 30 Mr Wyce comes with vinegar for store and I have to go over with him to the store. We are down boiling sap again in the bush. Easter Monday. Tuesday 31 I get a very nice letter from Mrs. Ray asking me to send notice of Mamma’s death to her sister Mrs. Walter Woods, Hood River, Wasco Co. Oregon and enclosed a dime. First day of teacher’s convention. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 15 April Date Entry Comments Wednesday 1 It rains to-day. We boil some of the sap. I write to Mrs. Ray. I send a notice and a paper to Mrs. W. Woods. Second day of teacher’s convention. Thursday 2 I go to school to-day. Nothing particular at school. I get some chess and authors from U.S. Card Co. Friday 3 I do not go to school to-day. Aunt Jennie and I post books. Snowing. Aunt Jennie gets a letter from Aunt Belle. Aunt Belle is Lyda’s sister, Belle (Warren) Hammond. Jennie and Roy are posting the account books for the store. Saturday 4 Pretty warm. Nothing in particular. Sunday 5 I go to Sunday School. I do not go to night meeting. Monday 6 I start school again. I hear that Mullan’s are going away tomorrow. There address is 216 Seaton St Toronto. I get this address from Jim Mullan. Jim Mullan (or Mullen) was a school mate of Roy’s. His parents were Elias and Maria. Tuesday 7 We play “Sheeps House” at School. “Isles of Greece” is our lesson at school. Sheeps house is probably a game. Isles of Greece is a poem by Lord Byron from the High School Reader. Wednesday 8 I go to school. Thursday 9 Jack Horning brings the football and we have a game at school. Jack was a school mate. Hornings were a family of Mennonites living in Derby.6 Friday 10 It rains a little to-day. We play football at last intermission only. Saturday 11 Harvey and I go to town. I take a small jar of syrup to Mrs Spencer. We get soaking wet coming out because it rains so hard. Sunday 12 I do not go to Sunday School. I go to morning meeting but not to night meeting. Monday 13 Jack Horning forgets the football and 2 of the boys go home to Corning’s (?) for it. Tuesday 14 We have to say all of the “Isles of Greece” to-day. 6 Year: 1891; Census Place: Derby, Grey North, Ontario; Roll: T-6338; Family No: 26 �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 16 Date Entry Comments Wednesday 15 I go to school. Thursday 16 The boys and Pa take most of the potatoes out of the pit. Friday 17 I go to school. Nothing in particular. Saturday 18 Pa and I go to town. Meg is hitched up first time single and we take her. Meg is the horse. Sunday 19 I go to Sunday school and to night meeting. Mr. Lister preaches on “time”. Monday 20 Ruth and I go to school. Tuesday 21 Ruth and I go to school. We have “Go where glory takes thee” for our lesson at school. Poem by Thomas Moore. Wednesday 22 Our spring show is to-day. We get out of school at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Thursday 23 We go to school. I go to the store at night. Friday 24 We go to school. Pa and I are in the store at night. Saturday 25 Stuart and I plant our first onions out in front of the house. Sunday 26 I go to Sunday school Monday 27 Ruth and I go to school. Tuesday 28 I get a letter from Mrs J.M. Ray, Colville Wash. In it she said that if Mrs Woods did not write me that it was for the same reason as Mamma once wrote to her “my cares are many and my body not strong” Wednesday 29 We go to school as usual. No person has a ball at school so we cannot play. Thursday 30 Ruth and I go to school. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 17 May Date Entry Comments Friday 1 Today is arbor day at school. Ruth goes to school but Stuart and I go fishing at Coulters. We catch two trout when a man turns us off and said that the streams were rented. Arbor Day was first observed in Nebraska in 1872. J Sterling Morton proposed it as a day for planting trees and recognizing the importance of trees. The idea spread through the States and was adopted in US schools in 1882. 7 Shortly after, in 1885, Sir George William Ross, Ontario’s minister of education , introduced Arbor Day to engage children in planting trees.8 Coulters farm lot 10 concession 4 Saturday 2 The new minister (Presbyterian) came to-day and stays at Agnew. W.A. McLean. Sunday 3 I go to Sunday School, morning meeting and night meeting. Mr. Lister has a big white horse. Monday 4 We got to school. Douglas gives me a great lecture about staying home from school on arbor day. Tuesday 5 Ruth and I go to school. It is rather cold weather to-day. Wednesday 6 Ruth and I go to school as usual. I write to Mrs. Ray. Thursday 7 I go to school. We have “My Kate” as our High School reader lesson. My Kate is a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Friday 8 Ruth does not go to school to-day. She is not very well. Mr. Douglas sends for the football for us to Berlin Ont. Perhaps Mr Douglass feels sorry for the students and buys them a football. Berlin was renamed Kitchener in 1916. Saturday 9 I have to scrub the floor to-day and Stuart borrows part of the time and I for a while too. Everything breaks on us pretty near. 7 The History of Arbor Day, n.d. Available from Arbor Day Foundation. https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/history.cfm 8 Burley, David G. Ross, Sir George William. Dictionary of Canadian Biography (n.d.) http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/ross_george_william_14E.html, �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 18 Date Entry Comments Sunday 10 I go to Sunday School as usual. Raining a little to- day. We go to night meeting. Monday 11 Our Sunday School annual meeting was held tonight. Picnic to be on June 16 at Doyle’s Grove etc. etc. Tuesday 12 One of the gold fillings comes out of my tooth. We go to school. I have had a bad cold lately. A very nice day to-day. Wednesday 13 The football comes tonight. Thursday 14 I do not go to school because my cold is so bad. We harrow and fix fences in fore noon. To harrow is to drag an implement with tines over plowed fields to break up clumps. The metal frame set is called a harrow. Friday 15 I go to school as usual. Saturday 16 Stuart and Harvey go to town. Jno A. Horning rides out with them. Jno is short for John (aka Jack). Sunday 17 I go to Sunday School to-day. I do not go to night meeting because I do not get work done in time. Monday 18 We start going through geography again. Tuesday 19 I do not know my verse (Horatius) very well. Horatius is a poem by Lord Macaulay Wednesday 20 Douglass told us to stay in recess for not know our Temperence but we don’t stay in. The Youth’s Companions came tonight. We sent away for them a while ago. Youth’s Companion – an illustrated weekly newspaper from the US. Thursday 21 We have Horatius again to-day. I know a little better than on Tuesday (19th ). We commence studying Botany to-day. Friday 22 Ruth and I go to school. We get mad at Jack Horning for not playing football fairly. Saturday 23 Aunt Jennie and Harvey go to town. Stuart fixes the wagon box. I am in the store most of the time. Sunday 24 I go to Sunday School and night meeting as usual. Harvey goes into town with Mr Lister. Queen is 72 years old. Queen Victoria was born May 24, 1819. Information about her age was written into the diary later. Monday 25 Stuart and I go to town. We get a ride in with Uncle �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 19 Date Entry Comments James part of the way. It is the Queen’s birthday. We have quite a time. Tuesday 26 I do not know my verse again to-day. Wednesday 27 I study my lesson tonight. Thursday 28 I know my verse pretty well to-day. Friday 29 We go to school. We play football. Saturday 30 Stuart and I plough in the fore noon. Aunt Jennie and Stuart have a sort of a rough. I have to scrub. We plant onions Sunday 31 I go to Sunday school. They make 2 classes of our class. Christina is our teacher now. Peter Rodgers died this morning at 6:55 am Christina is daughter of Donald Fleming – first cousin to Roy. Peter Rodgers might be Peter Rogers farmer and hotel keeper on lot 9 concession 7. June Date Entry Comments Monday 1 Only one half days school to-day. Peter Rodgers’ funeral is in afternoon. Aunt Jennie and I are in the store in afternoon. Tuesday 2 Raining a little to-day. They are talking about going to the June meeting. Wednesday 3 Aunt Jennie and Stuart go to Rockford in the morning to catch the 6 o’clock train. They are just in time to be too late. They go on the afternoon train. Rockford is a village about 3 miles east of Kilsyth with a train station. They were going to Toronto on the Toronto Grey and Bruce Railway. Thursday 4 I go to school. I know my poetry in a kind of a way. I write to Auntie Finch. Annie starts going to school. Friday 5 Annie goes to school to-day. Saturday 6 Harvey and I go to town to-day. I got my picture taken at Ingleharts. Sir Jno A. McDonald died tonight at 10:15 pm. Having photo cards was popular in the day. Roy later sends the photo to family and friends. (See entry for 29 June) Sir John A McDonald had just been �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 20 Date Entry Comments reelected. His death was a terrible shock to all. Sunday 7 I go to Sunday school and meeting. Pa, the two little girls and I go up to Uncle Alexander’s. Two girls are Ruth and Annie. Alexander, Charles’ brother, lives at lot 6 East ½ Concession 9. Monday 8 All three of us go to school to-day. Tuesday 9 Jack Horning and I have to copy out some questions and answers out of a paper Mr. Douglass gave us. Wednesday 10 Stuart comes home to-day from Toronto. I get a letter from Mrs. Ray with some flower seeds to plant on dear Mamma’s grave. Thursday 11 Ruth and I go to school. I draw a map of Washington tonight for Mrs. Ray. She asked me to in her letter. Sir Jno A. McDonald was buried to- day. Friday 12 We go to school to-day as usually. We play football. Jack Horning, Jim Fenton, and I play the rest. Stuart and Harvey go to town. I plant the seeds in a bed and in a small pitcher (the ones that Mrs. Ray sent me to plant on Mamma’s grave). I intend to transplant them after they grow. Saturday 13 I am in the store to-day pricing the new dry goods. Sunday 15 I go to Church in the morning and Sunday school too. It has been very warm lately. Uncle Donald said Mr. Lister had gone to the Island. I go down to the other Church. Other church is Presbyterian. Monday 16 My photos come in to-night’s mail. Tuesday 16 I mail a photo to Mrs. Ray this morning. Our picnic is to-day. We have a fine time at Doyle’s Grove boating. Doyle’s Grove might have been in Shallow Lake where Richard Judson Doyle developed The Owen Sound Portland Cement Company. As a member of the Disciples of Christ Church and a publically-minded person he might have permitted boating on the small lake on his property .9 9 Doyle, Richard Judson. Grey County Luminaries, Grey Roots Museum. http://www.greyroots.com/exhibitions/virtual-exhibits/grey-county-luminaries/doyle-richard-judson/ �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 21 Date Entry Comments Wednesday 17 I find the first two ripe strawberries tonight. I mail one of my photos. Hannah Linn died this morning at 10 am. Raining a little to-day. I write Aunt Belle and Uncle Harry. Send Uncle Harry my photo. Hannah Linn, daughter of Robert Linn and Margaret Agnew, died at the young age of 26. They lived across the road in Concession 5. Aunt Belle is Belle Hammond, Lyda’s sister. In 1880 she and her husband Thomas were living in Forsythe, Dakota according to the US Census. Harry Warren, a brother of Lyla, lived with his wife Emma Shears and family in Trenton, ON in 1891. Thursday 18 I go to school. Mr. Douglass is pretty easy with me now. Aunt Jessie went to town to see about a trunk of hers that cousin Jennie Agnew sent her. Cousin Jennie is daughter of Jessie (Fleming) Agnew. Friday 19 Hannah Linn’s funeral is to-day. We three boys go to it but not to cemetery. It rains a little. The stage driver brings Aunt Jessie’s trunk out. No school to- day. There were daily stages from Kilsyth to Tara and Owen Sound. Saturday 20 I have to take the saw over to Alex Fleming Jr this afternoon. I am in the store in the afternoon. Ruth and Annie get a string of beads tonight. Alex Fleming Jr (b. 1832) the son of Alexander Fleming (b. 1858) who farms Lot 6 East ½ Concession 9. Alex Jr’s grandfather was Alexander Fleming (b. 1799). Sunday 21 I go to Sunday school and morning meeting. I find out that Mr. Lister did not go to the Island. We go to the Presbyterian Church tonight. Likely the island Lister did not go to was Manitoulin Monday 22 I write to Mrs. Ray and I send her a map of Washington that I drew. Tuesday 23 I send for the answer to a square problem advertised in the Globe. We have dictation tonight. Wednesday 24 I go to school. Alex Sinclair and Jno Horning won’t let me see the answer book that Alexander brought to school. Statue Labour Alex Sinclair was a friend who lived South ½ Lot 8 Concession 7. Probably was referring to Statute Labor – residents were required to contribute hours of labour to the township for upkeep of the roads. This was abolished in 1904. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 22 Date Entry Comments Thursday 25 I go to school. Ask Mr. Douglass about a picnic and he says he cannot go. Statue Labor is to-day again. Prayer meeting at Kinchen’s. Stuart goes. Friday 26 I receive a letter from cousin Maud in tonight’s mail. No school from 2:30 pm ‘till Monday. Stuart and Harvey to town to-day. Answer to the square problem same tonight. Maud Read, daughter of Annie Warren Read, Lyda’s sister. Maud, born in 1866, is 25 years old and married to R.P. Bronson – they might be living in Los Altos Ca. USA Saturday 27 Pa and I are in the store. I send a letter to Aunt Jennie to order some boots. I send $18.51 to Brayley Sons and Co for medicine. We play football tonight. Jennie must be away. Purchase of medicine was probably stock for the store. Otherwise would be vast amount for private purchase. Brayley, Sons & Co was a wholesale drug company in Montreal. They also produced a medical almanac.10 Sunday 28 Cousin Maud’s baby is 2 years old to-day. Mr. Robertson preached in Disciples Church tonight. Two children were Lida and Annie. Monday 29 Receive a post card from Auntie Finch telling me that she got my photo and thanking me for it. We get a telegram to meet Aunt Jennie at Rockford. Tuesday 30 This is the last day of school for a while. Aunt Jennie comes home to-day. Aunt Jessie went to meet her at the station. July Date Entry Comments Wednesday 1 I am at home mostly to-day doing chores. We clean out Aunt Jennie’s cellar. Thursday 2 I get a letter from Uncle Harry telling me about his garden and thanking me for sending him my photo. Friday 3 Working in the store to-day helping Pa. I hear that Florence Fleming has gone out of her mind. They read it in the Times. Fixing stove pipes at Aunt Jennie’s house. Florence, daughter of Donald, was admitted to the Asylum for the Insane, Toronto –age 28 – in 1891, following her mother Esther who was admitted in 1879. 10 Advertisement for Brayley, Sons and Co is seen at http://bouteillesduquebec.ca/publicites/brayley_sons.htm, a page of the website for Antique Quebec Medicine Bottles. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 23 Date Entry Comments Jennie’s house was the original family homestead (called Springfield ) and was close to Charles’ house. Jennie more or less lived at Charles’s to help with managing the home and children. Saturday 4 Harvey and Pa go to town. Aunt Jennie and I are in the store. Council meets to-day. Cold to-day. Sunday 5 Mr. Lister preaches in Disciples Church tonight. Kate Donald is our teacher in Sunday School. Pa takes Mr. Lister in tonight because he walked out. Kate Donald is a sister of Margaret Ellen Donald who married Christopher A. Fleming – another cousin of Roy’s. The Donalds were neighbours to the Flemings. Kate married Archie “A E” Trout. Likely Charles drove Lister back to Owen Sound. Monday 6 We are hauling rails and fixing the fences this afternoon. Not very warm yet. Bills came out for a concert for 7th and 8th tomorrow and the next night. Tuesday 7 We send away three registered letters this morning. No concert tonight. The fellows don’t come at all to start it. Wednesday 8 Stuart and I fix fences in the afternoon; also hauling wood from flats. Thursday 9 We are stuffing the potatoes in afternoon. Friday 10 Working at turnips to-day. Pretty hot. Saturday 11 Working at the turnips again. The horses get away but we catch them in front of Burrs. Sunday 12 Mr Kinchin is our teacher to-day at Sunday School. Monday 13 Write to cousin Maud and Uncle Harry. Jno Black Jr mows today. Tuesday 14 Cecelia Brown (Melissa’s baby) died tonight at 8:30 pm. Melissa, a first cousin, is daughter to John Fleming – and married to Samuel Horton Brown. Cecilia, the baby born July 22, 1889 was not quite two. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 24 Date Entry Comments Wednesday 15 Raining to-day Thursday 16 Funeral to-day of Cecelia Brown. They will not let any of us go to it. Friday 17 I go over to Jno Black Jr’s on Meg to see if he is going to mow. Hauling in to-day. Jennie B Fleming comes from Belleville. Hauling the hay. Jennie B. Fleming is the 23-year old daughter of James Fleming in Belleville and granddaughter of John Fleming, Alexander Fleming’s brother who settled in Hastings County. Saturday 18 Working at the hay again to-day. Harvey goes to Uncle John’s to see Miss Jennie B. Fleming. Sunday 19 I go to all the meetings at our Church to-day. Monday 20 Miss Jennie B. Fleming and Vicky came down to- day. Melville MacIntyre came down to play with me. Mrs. Grieve gave birth to twin babes. Melville McIntyre was about 11, son of Roy’s first cousin Mary Jane Fleming (John’s daughter) who married Archibald McIntyre. They lived in Owen Sound. Mrs Grieve –Frances Chisholm who was married to James Simpson Grieve gave birth to twins Catherine Chisholm and Isabella Somerville on July 20 [Ancestry.ca – Ontario, Canada Births, 1869- 1913) Tuesday 21 Stuart and I put Paris green on the potatoes. I got a letter from Mrs. Ray, Colville, thanking me for the photos etc. Paris green (copper acetoarsenite) was a combination of copper and arsenic diluted with water to control the potato beetle. This early pesticide was adopted by farmers in the 1860s. Wednesday 22 I rake hay with Jess. Starts to rain to-day but only a few drops Jess – unknown Thursday 23 Still at the hay. Nothing new. Friday 24 We have finished our hay to-day – all except a little to cut with the scythe. Saturday 25 Stuart and I go picking berries for the first time this Likely raspberries – picked on �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 25 Date Entry Comments year at Agnew’s old place. James Agnew’s old farm, which was on the west half of lots 7 and 8 Conc..6. James and Jesse Agnew had moved into Kilsyth. Sunday 26 Minnie Fleming is our teacher. We decide to start Mission Band again. Minnie is Minerva – 23-year-old daughter of James. Monday 27 We three boys go picking berries at Kinchens Tuesday 28 Our mission band meets to-day at 3 pm. I am elected as secretary. Wednesday 29 Hoeing at the turnips to-day for a while. Thursday 30 I wash a lot of handkerchiefs, collars etc to-day. Friday 31 There is a frost in some places on the ground this morning. August Date Entry Comments Saturday 1 We are cutting and binding he wheat to-day. I am in the store this afternoon. Council meets to-day. Sunday 2 Aunt Jennie, Ruth, Annie and I go for a drive to Inglis Falls Inglis Falls is just 7 km from Kilsyth. Sydenham river drops 18 metres over the Niagara Escarpment. Monday 3 We are cutting and binding the wheat yet in the old orchard. Tuesday 4 Stuart and I get a calve from Uncle Agnew’s . Working at turnips. Wednesday 5 I find out that my pet lamb “Towney” is going to have small horns. Harvey goes over to Uncle James to see Jennie B. Fleming. I write an essay on China tonight, late. Thursday 6 I write to Mrs. Ray to-day. I get some stamps from J.D. Nichols Box 35, Berwick, N.S. Jennie B. Fleming and Mary were over tonight. Mary, a cousin, daughter of James Fleming and Grace Robertson . Friday 7 I write to Jim Mullan. Saturday 8 Rains very heavily all to-day. Mr. Lediard comes out to-day but scarcely any mission band. The Desboro Mr. Lediard is Disciple’s Church Minister. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 26 Date Entry Comments football team comes down to play Kilsyth but they do not play as it is too wet. Get soaking wet coming home in the buggy at night. Desboro is near Chatsworth in Grey County. Sunday 9 Raining so heavily that there is no Sunday school nor morning meeting. Mr Lister for a wonder does not come and as it rained in there heavier I suppose. Monday 10 I get a letter from Jim Mullan tonight. Miss Jennie B. Fleming and Harvey and some others were at Agnews tonight. Aunt Jennie and I are in the store to-day. Tuesday 11 Pa and I are in the store. Pa is forever complaining at me. Wednesday 12 In the store yet. Thursday 13 Still monkeying around the store. Friday 14 Mr Douglass, wife and children came home this evening. Saturday 15 Aggie Kennedy and Miss Dunn are at the store this evening. Our mission band met to-day. I read an essay on China. Football practice tonight. Sunday 16 I go to Sunday school. I get a library book, “The King’s Daughter”. Mr Brown came out with Mr. Lister in the evening. The King’s Daughter by Pansy – published in Boston 1873. Young person’s book. Mentioned on Feb 3 also. Monday 17 The first day of school is to-day. Alex Sinclair and I are the only ones in the high school class. I write to Jim Mullan. Tuesday 18 Jacob Wice and Harvey Linn come over to the school and Jacob and Sam White have a kind or a row. Wednesday 19 Johnny Mundle and Letisha Fenton got married at Chatsworth to-day. Thursday 20 Stuart and I have to catch Duff after night. Duff – probably the other horse. Friday 21 The Presbyterian church Sunday school have their picnic in out bush. Uncle Agnew and I go to look for his cow. School in fore noon only. Saturday 22 I pull the first peas I ever pulled in my life. Pretty �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 27 Date Entry Comments busy in the evening in the store. Sunday 23 Melville McIntyre was out at Uncle John’s to-day. Was late for Sunday School. Mr. Lister brought a watermelon for Aunt Jennie. Monday 24 I find out that Jack Horning isn’t coming back to Public School any more. Tuesday 25 Alfred Reid and I go down to Hilt’s for the football. We arrange sides and neither side wins a game at noon. Our side gets one game at intermissions. Wednesday 26 I come home this afternoon to help take in the pease Thursday 27 I stay home all day to take in pease. Starts to rain about noon. Ruth is 9 years old to-day. Friday 28 I go to school to-day. Wet to-day but no rain. We do not play football. Saturday 29 Mission Band met to-day. Ruth recited a small piece. Mrs Willie Wardell gave birth to a girl baby at 12 o’clock to-day noon. Mrs Willie Wardell - unknown Sunday 30 Whyte Bro were singing in the other church to-day. Small meeting at Disc Ch. Mr Lister’s daughter and baby comes out but not meeting at night as it was given out there would be none. “Other” church is Presbyterian Monday 31 Jennie Fleming was over tonight with some apples for Aunt Jennie. I get some stamps from R.J.D. Nichols, Berwick N.S. Box 35. High School opened to-day. Jack Horning and Melville McIntyre start going. High School is the Owen Sound Collegiate Institute. Roy began high school in 1892 and probably boarded with a relative. [Handwriting changes from the small, clear, right-slanted script to much larger script with mix of vertical and right slant. Some of this may have been added by Roy in later years.] September Date Entry Comments Tuesday 1 We have Abigail Beckett for our lesson to-day. I come home this afternoon to help at pease. Whyte Abigail Beckett - unknown �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 28 Date Entry Comments Bro. sing at Presbyterian Church in the concert. Annie is 6 years old to-day. Wednesday 2 I stay at home again to-day to pull pease. Stuart and I make a cake and eat it when Aunt Jennie and Aunt Jessie were out for a drive. It rains in afternoon. Thursday 3 Aunt Jennie and Aunt Jessie were at town to-day. It rains again. Home from school. Friday 4 We are pulling pease with the horse rake again. Saturday 5 We haul one load of pease in in the afternoon. Rains in afternoon. Council meets. I am over at store in afternoon. Sunday 6 Collection in church for Home Missions to-day. Percy Kinchen comes over from morning meeting and stays the afternoon. We drive over to English church near Dormie Sinclair’s school and then to Inglis Falls. English Church is on lot 7 concession 3. Dormie Sinclair –might have been a brother of Alex and Bella on the South ½ of Lot 8 Concession 7. Monday 7 Working to-day at pulling pease and turning them. I am not going to school to-day. Tuesday 8 Pa was pretty cross this morning. Very cold. Wednesday 9 Hauling in pease to-day. Thursday 10 Mr. Irwin came to-day and took away Towny and our other lamb. Aunt Jennie and Mrs Herald went to town to-day. Finished our harvest to-day. The boys got stuck with the last load. Either the lambs were sold to Mr. Irwin, or he will butcher them for the family. Mrs Herald is Bella (Finch) Herald, married to George Herald, and, daughter of Isabella Fleming (ie Auntie Finch) and Abraham Finch.. Friday 11 I go to school to-day for the first day this week. A.Hendrick and J. Little from Trenton call here this evening and Harvey and they go over to Uncle James’. Hendrick and Little – unknown. Saturday 12 Our Mission Band met to-day. I get “10 novels complete” in the store that Pa hid. Pa and Harvey have kind of a racket to-night. Raining in afternoon. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 29 Date Entry Comments Sunday 13 Pa tells Harvey that he is going to send him away Monday morning. Stuart went over to Uncle John’s to-day. I give Harvey a dollar. Monday 14 I go to school. William Hilts started to school to- day. Harvey went to Toronto. Roy is probably referring to the 13 year old William, son of Henry and Rebecca Hilts. Tuesday 15 Play football at school to-day. Wednesday 16 Stuart and I go to town in the wagon and Aunt Jennie and Annie in the buggy. They do not get a lunch for us in town and we break into the bread and sugar. Thursday 17 We go to school. Mr. Douglass tells us that he might report our monthly examinations in the paper. Aunt Jennie gets a letter from Harvey. Friday 18 We have our examination on History to-day. Hyle and Flora Beaton and I are the only ones there to write as it was the last Friday. Albert Fleming gets home from the Exhibition and brings a letter from Harvey to Aunt Jennie saying that he got a situation in a bookstore @ $2 a week. Board $3. Hyle (or John R.H. Beaton) was 11 and his sister Flora 14. Their parents were William and Janet Beaton. Albert Fleming is Albert Edwin Charles "AE" son of Roy's uncle John Fleming and his wife Margaret Robertson. Exhibition is the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto Saturday 19 Pa gets a letter from Harvey. Alfred J. Reid came down this afternoon to play with me. We get some plums. Alfred J. Reid - unknown Sunday 20 Stuart and I got to the Presbyterian Church tonight. Presbyterian church was in the village of Kilsyth, a little further west of Disciples Church. Now Kilsyth United Church Monday 21 This week is count week in post office. I mail about ½ doz letters for cards etc. Emma Green started going to school to-day. Emma Green - unknown Tuesday 22 We are fooling with Johnny Frankish to-day. Stuart was in town to-day. Got a 1 cent scribbler for myself. Johnny Frankish - unknown Wednesday Stuart making a scrap book for “Mission Box” �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 30 Date Entry Comments 23 tonight. Got through our work very late. Thursday 24 I take my stamp album to school to-day. Friday 25 Examination on Grammar to-day. Saturday 26 They are fixing the sidewalk to-day. Mission Band met to-day. Minnie was not there but Mrs Herald took the lead. Sunday 27 Mr. W.A. McLean (Presbyterian Church) preaches his farewell sermon. I go down to hear him. Monday 28 A detective was at the store tonight and Saturday night. Tuesday 29 I get a licken to-day for whispering in school. Wednesday 30 I go to school. Nothing particular. I go to prayer meeting tonight and Christian Endevour Society. Mr. McLean was presented with a purse of about $35. Extreme change in handwriting. October Date Entry Comments Thursday 1 I got two demerit marks at school to-day. Friday 2 Alex Sinclair and I were caught eating an apple in school. I get some stamps from J.D. Nichols in a registered letter. Saturday 3 Stuart and I were fixing the fence by the grove. Sunday 4 Mr Lediard preached this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Jennie Robinson was over at our place from Mrs. Herald. Also P. Kinchen from this place. Monday 5 Go to school usually. Tuesday 6 I stay home this forenoon in the store with Aunt Jennie. The fellows get some cards at school. Wednesday 7 I go to school. Alex Sinclair is not there to-day. Stuart and Pa went to town to-day. Thursday 8 I finish drawing the map of Ontario this morning. I do not go to school. This is the first day of the show Show is probably the Kilsyth fall fair organized by Derby Agricultural �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 31 Date Entry Comments and I show my map and take the first prize because mine was the only one there. We also show some apples. Stuart and I are training Met to-day to be ready for tomorrow. Very few things at show. Society. Friday 9 Second day of show. I write in Town Hall. I only get 3rd prize. Stuart shows Meg in Dan McCallum’s buggy. I go to a concert tonight. Jno Ramsay leads it (same man as last year). I saw the wax figure of Birchall at show. McCallums had the farm lot 4 concession 5. Roy got 3rd prize for penmanship. Saturday 10 Stuart and Pa go to town and bring some butter and eggs to Mr Matthews Steward CPR. Mission Band today but I can’t go. Sunday 11 Mr Lediard preaches as usual in the afternoon. Alfred Reid and I pick beech nuts before church. Out driving with Aunt Jennie. I write to Mrs. Ray. Monday 12 Alex Sinclair and I are made to sit apart for me throwing a piece of paper with Euclid on it to Alex and he is copying it off when the master catches him. Tuesday 13 Harvey came home from Toronto to-day. Jennie Agnew is sick. Wednesday 14 Picking beech nuts at noon. Raining in afternoon. Thursday 15 First day of teacher’s convention in Owen Sound. No school. Stay in the house in forenoon. Fixing barn in afternoon. Friday 16 Second day teacher’s convention. Working at potatoes. 15 rows done. Saturday 17 Working at potatoes. Did not get them done. Warmer to-day than yesterday. Sunday 18 Go to all the meetings to-day. Out for a drive with Aunt Jennie. Monday 19 Raining to-day. Tuesday 20 I leave my books on a pile of posts this morning and Douglass sends me for them at about 11 am. Harvey went in to town to-day to go to College. Harvey attended the Northern Business College in Owen Sound run by C.A. Fleming and may have boarded with C.A. and his family. Wednesday - �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 32 Date Entry Comments 21 Thursday 22 I don’t know my poetry “The Bard” at school. Mr Lee (traveler) was at store to-day and told me he would give me a $ if I would get him 5 or 6 lbs of Beech-nuts. Friday 23 Threshing at our place in afternoon. I went over to Sinclair’s on Meg to ask Angus. Stay home to-day. A year ago to-day was the last day I ever saw Mamma alive. Angus was a brother of Alex’s. On this date in 1890 Lyda went to Marquette Mi. USA to see a specialist. Her brother-in-law Fred Read, husband of Lyda’s late sister, Annie, lived in Marquette. Fred paid for her medical care at Dr Kellogg’s sanatorium at Battle Creek. Saturday 24 We were threshing until about 10 am. Machine then goes to Sinclairs. I am 13 years old to-day. Smaller farms did not have their own threshing machines. Travelling threshers would go from farm to farm with the equipment and labourers to do the threshing for a fee. Sunday 25 Jim Fenton and I picked beech nuts before afternoon meeting. Monday 26 Aunt Jennie and Mr Herald went to town to-day. George Herald, married to Bella. Tuesday 27 Very cold to-day. Alex Sinclair was not at school yesterday nor to-day. Wednesday 28 - Thursday 29 Came home at recess to take up potatoes. Friday 30 Pa, Stuart, and I went in to town tonight to hear Crossley and Hunter in Presbyterian Church. Monthly examination on grammar to-day. Rev H T Crossley and the Rev John E Hunter were evangelists from St Thomas in Southern Ontario. Saturday 31 Working at turnips in afternoon. I get a letter and a pair of mitts from Mrs. Ray as a present for my birthday. Her letter said that she and her husband were travelling and now they were in San Diego. Apparently the Rays travelled. Was this his only present? �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 33 November Date Entry Comments Sunday 1 Mr Lediard preached this Sunday in church and gave us an invitation. I put hymn books in seats in church. We meet J. A. Horning walking to church. Monday 2 Mrs Sinclair (mother of Alex, Arch, Ronald etc) died tonight at 11pm. We start working stocks to-day in arithmetic This was Sarah Sinclair, 85, Alex’s grandmother. She lived in Sullivan Township. Tuesday 3 Stuart and I sent five names tonight to the Youth’s Companion to try to get subscribers and in return they will send us a book. Wednesday 4 I am home to-day from school. Stuart and I finish topping turnips and we haul half of these in. Thursday 5 That fellow at Redfern’s store “Fred” started off in middle of last night with some things that he stole out of Redfern’s store. Mr Redfern and Mr Reid catch Fred up at Stoddards swamp. Mr Jamison (Presbyterian Minister) was at school to-day and gave us a kind of speech for about ½ hr. Redfern’s store on Poulett St. in Owen Sound sold meal, stoves, and ships’ chandlery. Ad in diary: Redfern & LePan are direct importers of shelf and heavy hardware, ship chandlery, stoves etc etc. Steam, gas and hot water fitters. Manufacturers of all kinds of sheet metal ware. Also a D.R. Redfern – dealer in general groceries all kinds of fruit in season. Also fancy goods etc etc. Friday 6 Examination on arithmetic. I do the whole six examples. Saturday 7 Stuart and I cover the turnip pit. Sunday 8 Percy Kinchen was over to-day. Also Maggie Kinchen. Mr. Lediard gives an invitation and I came forward. The invitation is to be baptized. In the Disciples church members are baptized at confirmation. See entry 11 Nov. Monday 9 Send a letter to Jim Wallace asking him to subscribe to the Youth’s Companion. Also I send a letter to W.E. Skinner, coin broker, Boston, asking him whether he deals in English and Canadian coins. Stuart and Pa went to Tara with a load of pease. Tuesday 10 We have notes on “The Bard” for our high school �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 34 Date Entry Comments reader lesson. Stuart went to Tara with another load of pease. Raining to-day. Wednesday 11 Pa, Stuart and I go to town to Disciple prayer meeting. Mr Lediard’s son and I are baptized at the church. Cousin Jennie Agnew started to Rochester to-day. Baptism in Disciples Church is by compete immersion. Jean Alexandrina Agnew, aka "Jennie", was almost 30 years old and perhaps was going there to work. She later lived in Buffalo. Thursday 12 To-day is Thanksgiving. Stuart and Percy were out shooting in Kinchen’s bush. Starts to snow to-day. Canadian celebrated American Thanksgiving in November. Date was changed to October in 1957. Friday 13 Stuart went to Tara this morning with pease. A lot of snow this morning. Saturday 14 Stuart and I went to Tara to-day with more pease. Got back about dark. Sunday 15 This is the last Sunday that Mr. Lediard will preach here. Monday 16 When I got up this morning I see that the snow is pretty deep. Tuesday 17 Still snowing. I do not know my verses “To a Highland Girl” By Wm Wordsworth Wednesday 18 Aunt Jennie drives us to school this morning in the cutter. Thursday 19 Aunt Jennie drove us to school again. Do not know my verses. Friday 20 I send a letter to Mrs. Ray and one to auntie Finch. Stuart and I got to the debate in town hall. Resolved that Burns was greater a poet than Sir Walter Scott. Negatives beat. Examination on geography. He gives us our arithmetic. I get 100. A.S. gets 84 A.S. is Alex Sinclair Saturday 21 Mission Band met to-day at Uncle James’ house. Raining and thawing. Sunday 22 Still raining. Mr Lister preached for us this Sunday. Monday 23 Norma and I have a scuffle in the mud. Tuesday 24 Pa and I have to take the potatoes out of the water in the cellar tonight. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 35 Date Entry Comments Wednesday 25 Turns cold again. Thursday 26 Thawing this afternoon. Friday 27 Examination on grammar to-day. I think I di pretty well at it. Mr Douglass gave us our history paper. I get 68 and A.S. gets 86. Saturday 28 Stuart and I haul out manure to cover the turnip pit and the rhubarb and flowers. Sunday 29 Mr. Lister preaches again to-day. Monday 30 We are skating at school to-day. Pretty good ice. December Date Entry Comments Tuesday 1 Skating again to-day. I know my poetry to-day. Six pairs of skates there to-day. Wednesday 2 Still skating at school. Thursday 3 Thawing to-day. Ruth brings her skates to-day. Five other pair. Friday 4 Examination in stocks in arithmetic also two examples in factoring in algebra. Saturday 5 No mission band to-day because Minnie was not home. Sunday 6 Our mission band met to-day. Fifteen there. Our mission band will meet on Sunday after this. Monday 7 Geography on South America to-day. Tuesday 8 We have “the Raven” to-day as our lesson. By Edgar Allan Poe Wednesday 9 We were snowballing at school. Walter Ferris got his eye hurt at school with a snowball. Alex Sinclair was not at school to-day. Thursday 10 Friday 11 Examination on geography to-day. I think I did pretty well. Missed one question entirely. Saturday 12 Stuart and I are hauling out manure. Get four loads out. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 36 Date Entry Comments Sunday 13 I do not stay at morning meeting to-day. Monday 14 Tuesday 15 Wednesday 16 There was to be practise at Heralds to-night only one there. Sam and Norman. Thursday 17 Friday 18 Examination on history to-day. (Geo III reign). Get some stamps from J.S. Nichols, Berwick, N.S. Go to the practice tonight at Mrs. Heralds. Sam, Norman and I are going to sing “Old Mother Slipper Stopper” See lyrics and music. Saturday 19 Stuart and I hauled wood to-day in forenoon and we train the colt to-day, “Billy”. Sunday 20 I go to Sunday school and church as usual. Miss Mary Fulton came out with Mr. Lister. Mission band met this afternoon. Monday 21 A daughter of Mr Rodgers (aged 4 years) died early this morning. Announced in school. Tuesday 22 Funeral of girl above to-day at 1 pm Wednesday 23 Thursday 24 Friday 25 The Scottish did not celebrate Christmas in the 1800s Saturday 26 Mrs. Lewis Graham gave birth to a daughter about 3 pm this afternoon. Sunday 27 Went to church to-day as usual. Collection for Women’s work in …. Write to Mrs Ray, San Diego, 704 Third St – Ca. Monday 28 Nomination at Town Hall to-day. For Reeve Jas Cochrane, R.A. Stark, Wm Breen. For deputy reeve Alex Garvie, Harness. For Councilllor Lauchlin Beaton, John Henry Moore, Jno Robertson, R. Henderson, …, Saul Riely Tuesday 29 Stuart and I haul to line fence. Wednesday �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 37 Date Entry Comments 30 Thursday 31 Went to prayer meeting at Heralds tonight. Mrs. Alex Finch came out with C.A. Fleming last tonight. Harry and I wash some clothes this afternoon. Mrs Alex Finch was Sophia Emily De Le Ree who married Alexander Heanage Finch. A.H. Finch was a Disciples minister. �Diary of Roy F. Fleming – transcribed with notes 38 Fleming Family Tree Isabella (Bell) “Auntie Finch” 1825-1917 Janet (Jessie) “Aunt Jessie” 1828-1918 James “Uncle James” 1830- 1910 John “Uncle John” 1830-1909 Alexander “Uncle Alexander” 1832-1909 Donald “Uncle Donald” 1834- 1896 William 1837- 1927 Charles 1840- 1910 Jean “Aunt Jennie” 1843- 1942 m Abraham Finch m James Agnew “Uncle Agnew” m Grace Robertson m Margaret Robertson “Auntie Margaret” m Anne Garvie m Esther Flower m Elizabeth Anne Williams m Lyda Warren 1842-1891 - Isabella (Bella) 1849-? m George Herald “Mrs Herald” - Jessie 1850- 1873 m James Hunter Trout - - many more - William Alexander - Mary Evangeline - John - George - Jean (Jennie) 1862-1950 - Simon - Herbert 1867- 1930 - Milton - others - Alexander Robert - Jessie - Jean Stewart - Robert Alexander - Clara Grace - Margaret Florence Alberta - James Alfred - Minerva “Minnie” 1868- 1953 - Martha Emma - Mary Ella - John William - Ernest Stewart - Christopher Alexander (C.A.) 1857-1945 - Mary Jane 1852-1942 m Archibald McIntyre - Jessie Melissa 1852-1950 m Samuel Brown - Anna Isabella - Victoria (Vickie) 1866-1953 - John William James - Albert Edwin (AE) 1871-1956 - Thomas Alfred Robertson (TA) 1874-1959 - William - Alexander 1858-1939 - John - Joseph - Albert - Jessie - Margaret Jane - David James - Bertha - Ernest - Florence 1863- 1939 - Sidney A. 1865- 1929 - Christina A. (Chris) 1867- 1945 -many more - 5 children - Harvey 1872-? - Stuart 1877- 1942 - Roy 1878-1958 - Ruth 1882-1971 - Annie – 1885-? Corrections January 12, 2017 � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d5f3a019926200116ff39e8cbf4c8c4d.pdf 5ab148d0f46b62a78c7d051dac29cad8 PDF Text Text Scotland and Ireland by Roy F Fleming Roy F. Fleming recorded the events and observations of his trip to Scotland and Ireland in 1903. He travelled from Montreal with his aunt, Jennie Fleming, his uncle, James Fleming, and his cousin (James’ daughter), Minnie – July and August 1903. The Fleming family – Alexander, his wife Jean Stewart, and seven children had emigrated to Canada West from Logierait Parish in Perthshire in 1843. This was the first and only return trip to the homeland for James and Jennie. During this trip they visited several relatives – mainly the Gows (on the Stewart side), and John Fleming (distantly on the Fleming side). Roy, an artist, often sketched maps, scenes and buildings, saved flyers and ephemera, and inserted newspaper and magazine clippings he had collected or were given to him. Most of Roy’s entries are transcribed here but some descriptive passages are condensed to a few points. Clippings are summarized very briefly. Legend: [word inside brackets with ?] – best guess at word (?) Roy Fleming added the question mark inside round brackets. [illegible] can’t make out word at all [- n words -] can’t make out that number of words Table box: indicates a drawing, flyer, ephemera, or newspaper clipping. Sometimes it holds a summary of a section that was not transcribed. Also used square brackets to note a small sketch or clipping – eg [sketch ] _____________________________________________________________________________________ British Isles Diary 1903 July Aug Insert: List of Second Cabin Passengers on the R.M.S. “Tunisian” – from Montreal and Quebec June 27th 1903 to Liverpool Most passengers were from Ontario or Quebec; several from Chicago. Roy added stroke marks and notes for people he met or knew. 1 �Friday June 26 – European Trip - 1903 I proposed this trip last October, concluded it would take place, Christmas 1902, Aunt Jennie Fleming and myself. Also Uncle James and Minnie. I left Garden Island with Peewee (Hugh LeRiche), landed at Swifts Dock – called at Express Whig Anglo Am Hotel where I had dinner; left 1:20 p.m. G.T.R. for the Junction 1.30 Express East. 8 cars (4 extra), big crowd on train. After 5 min. hunting went to rear car and found Aunt Jennie. There were two different parties on board. The larger Rev. Dr. Withrow’s1 party of about 40 or more to England and the continent. We see the St Lawrence once in a while, Prescott, Cornwall, Coteau, bridge, Montreal on time 6 p.m .– Bonaventure Station. Here we meet Uncle James and Minnie at the Depot, and after exchanging tickets at Montreal Transfer Office, – we get in the busses and go down to Allan Dock. – The streets are very rough – ashfalt pavement broken + in holes – unrepaired – muddy – rain. We are told we can not enter our Steamer Tunisian till 8 p.m., so we have to stand in a storehouse with some boxes till they are pleased to let us on – 7.30 pm. – We put our baggage in our rooms. Mine is Room2 126 – Berth 2, Uncle James 126-4. Aunt Jennie 128 - 2 – Minnie 128-4. Rather neat appearance of rooms and dining rooms. Music Room and Smoking Room – Minnie and I go up street to get some fruit off some push carts, + I go up later to get a luncheon. Saw the G.T.R. General Offices – fine building.3 June 27 Saturday Go down the St. Lawrence, French villages, church spires, White buildings, [mouths of rivers?], hills, green banks + shores, green trees vegetation high + flat banks. Passed “Transit”, “Mount Temple”, “Tancred”.4 We arrive at Quebec about 1.30 pm. Some said we came down with one crew – at any rate we have to wait till 12 midnight for repairs or other reason. 1 2 Also boarded the Tunisian. Shared room with uncle and two others Location – “after part of the bridge and on the upper deck amidships” (,https://www.gjenvick.com/VintagePostcards/Steamships-OceanLiners/AllanLine/SS-Tunisian-Postcards.html Had outside rooms - cost for inside was ~$75, otherwise $80 Upper deck - facing each other - on outside – likely portholes https://www.gjenvick.com/HistoricalImages/Brochures/AllanLine/AllanLineRoyalMailSteamers/1908/Fig04Tunisian-2ndCabinPlan-500.jpg 3 Photos at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Trunk_Railway 4 Might have been names of ships. 2 �Aunt Jennie and I go up street. We go along at foot of the embankment along a narrow street to the Elevator from Sous-le-Fort St . where we go up – (2 for 5 c), 2 cars, one up and one down, and land on level with “Chateau Frontenac.” We see a beautiful picturesque monumental statue of Samuel de Champlain with Cavalier dress – + sword – erected 1898 by Dom, Prov, City etc – “born 1567(?) Marschel des – explored West Indies 15991601 – Acadia 1604-7. Founded Quebec 1608.” We look down the river, see Id. of Orleans Statue by Paul Chevré. Chateau Frontenac is a fine looking hotel – the finest in Canada I have heard. [Several ?] Yankee tourists. We continued over to Church of England. Organ in rear. In centre of church before altar, is a tablet as follows “Beneath are deposited the mortal remains of Charles Duke of Richmond and Lennox + Aubigny.5 Clipping showing photo of the Chateau Frontenac, Quebec p. 4 We continued to Palais de Justice and entered. “Cour d’Amirante” + “Court of Admiralty” . notices in 2 languages. Many of them We continued and came to a park or garden – flower beds – on South side was the “Wolfe Montcalm” monument erected 1823 – plain, unadorned, with a later inscription also – “Mortem Virtus Communem Faman Historia Monumentum Posteritas Dedit”6 We continued up the hillside to the fortification or citadel. Went down into the moat, saw where they are repairing the walls – and went to Entrance (Dalhousie Gate) – asked permission to enter which was freely given – camera taken away – A guard showed us around – apparently Irish – pleasant talker – told us about everything in sight. 2 forts in Pt. Levis . We looked across at Point Levis the great building in westward part he told us was a convent + church – and other large one (east) was nunnery and orphan asylum. That started our Irishman on the subject of the church “you can’t look any place but you see a RC church – they are the curse of the land. – What time do you think the bells begin to ring in the morning “– (don’t know) – “4 o’clock + continue till 9 at night. What makes the people around so poor ?– it’s because they got to support so many churches + priests + nuns that they scarcely got enough left to feed themselves. I’ll show you St Anne’s – down the river – 21 miles from here.” Clipping about the sacristy of the Church of Ste. Anne de Beaupre. Holds “beautiful chasuble that was made by the mother of Louis XIV” 5 6 http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/lennox_charles_richmond_5E.html https://grandquebec.com/capitale-quebec/monument-wolfe-montcalm/ 3 �Note – top left corner – see page 179 and page 19 for other information We looked through the glasses and saw the long line of houses leading down to St. Annes .White buildings and a white church of considerable size. Small drawing by Roy – “through glasses 21 miles away” Ste Annes de Beaurpes. Here people go to get cured of all diseases, and many many go, cripples, rheumatics, all kinds of diseases, and they are supposed to be miraculously cured. It’s only the foolish and ignorant though that go. The Yankees just laugh at them – you never hear of an intelligent educated person going down there. One woman came home just covered with strings of beads – her arms and head and feet and everything – another woman came back with a basket – ½ doz holy candles, 2 or 3 crosses + virgin Marys + dear knows what all, some little bottles of holy water + beads. Those mountains are called False Montmorencys – and farther away are the Laurentides. We walked over + saw Lord Minto’s7 quarters when he comes to the citadel which he does every summer – Canteen and magazines. Who is your commander here – Col Wilson. He’s a D.O.C.. Col Montizambert 8 used to be here. He is a fine fellow – drinks a little heavy [gov.sits ?] – yes that’s what the matter with the running of this country. You may get chucked out of your gov. sit, any minute and some one else who knows nothing about it but a friend of an MP gets it capable or not. –Here is a brass gun the English captured from the Americans at Bunkers Hill – [area ?] of Massachusetts (Indian with bow and arrow)”” Discipline – Yes since the S. African War they think more of the soldiers _ We don’t have to be in by 9:30 as we used to but in fact we can stay out as long as we like, all night if we like, after parade _ we are free. It used to be– get a pass – late in the [coop?] – + sentry – And Dundonald is very pleasant. He [respected ?] us – The reason that Hutton and others couldn’t agree with the government was these politicians, who knew nothing at all about military affairs wanted to [view ?] things + teach these long experienced officers and they wouldn’t stand for it. – We gave him a tip and left. 7 Lord Minto – Gov general 1898 – 1904 “Governor General Minto's term of office was marked by a period of strong nationalism which saw economic growth coupled with massive immigration to Canada. Relations with the United States were strained as border and fishing disputes continued to create problems between the two countries.” http://archive.gg.ca/gg/fgg/bios/01/minto_e.asp 8 Lt Col Charles Edward Montizambert 4 �We then viewed the Plains of Abraham where Wolfe defeated Montcalm 1759 Sept – and where both were killed. Wolfe’s Cove where he climbed up, we saw from the ship. We then went to the buildings9 of Quebec Province fine large buildings with statue and inscription in honor of Frenchmen of Lower Canada, Wolfe, Montcalm, Levis, Laval, Frontenac, Elgin, De Salaberry, and Jacques Cartier. There are also in front a rather picturesque statuaries – one an indian sparing a fish, also a group of Indians – spear. To get to the [- 3 words - ] had to go through one of the gates of the city wall: the wall is about 30 ft high and considerable thickness. Two small drawings – one of a spear head, other of the city wall. We looked to the North and saw a fine new statue – which was situated on top of a church building. Proceeded to buy 2 camp stools, on account of being unable to rent any steamer chairs. Main St – St Jean – at head of which is an entrance through wall “Porte St. Jean 1693”. Then came back to the boat – had to go through some very narrow dirty streets, some poor pavement, some plank + rubbish – streets worse by far than the private back yards of Ontario towns would be allowed by the municipal authorities. Is it cold in Quebec – Yes rather it sometimes stays in winter at about 40 degrees under. What do you do to keep warm? Oh we got lots of wood to burn – any coal? yes – the rich can afford it + use it mostly. How long are your winters – not much more than 5 months. Saw boy with a goat. Our boat is moored in front of the great rock of Quebec – with the citadel capping its summit Drawing of the “Heights of Quebec” that shows cliff with walls along the summit, two church spires, the lower Duffferin Terrace, and a plaque or monument to Montmorency. Notes that terrace is 185 ft above lower town. P. 11 Clipping – fragment – writer says “farewell to the historic capital of New France” … “Nothing but the grandest scenery in the Scottish Highlands could excel that glorious panorama on the Lower St. Lawrence, and until we passed the gloomy promontory of Cape Gaspe, shrouded in folds of climinging vapor, every spot successively viewed in that weird, barren November landscape of river, hill, and mountain, offered new objects of wild and interesting beauty … “ 9 [red brick parliament - inserted in line above.] 5 �We look over at Point Levis. There is a ferry over from Quebec – 2 boats – straight across – also 1 boat to G.T.R .station up the river farther. In the evening the lights of Pt. Levis appear prettily along the town. The heights of Quebec towering darkly above us as if to fall upon us – 300 to 400 ft high. “Passengers to be on board by 12 midnight” June 28 Sunday We get away around 12.30 [illegible] morning from Quebec. I get talking with Rev. Dr. Withrow. Good day Dr. – are you busy – no not for a few minutes – You have a party on board, how many are there of you – 57 – + one yet to come – Do they all go the long trip to Italy Switzerland etc – no– 40 of them do – some only as far as England with me –– Ladies do not like to travel alone, baggage, accommodation, is hard for ladies to look after hence better to travel in parties – 3 mo. Trip – been over seven times – ah Scotland – you’ll see no prettier place in Europe – her highland hills – Edinburgh is superb – I have seen nearly all the capitals of Europe and thee is not her equal in the continent –, unless it is Salzburg Austria, and I think not even that. Are you going to the Alps – The finest sight I expect to show my party is the Splugger10 Pass in Switzerland – we cross Lake Como and then take a railway that runs 2 mos in the yr, and then carriages. Yes I have taken parties before but not on this route – Snapshot of Withrow from newspaper or magazine – “the study where our papers were edited”. P. 13 In the circulars and pamphlets Withrow sent out, he said the part would go II cabin (wrong) of course they could go 1st if they wanted to pay extra to the boat but nothing was mentioned of it – Of the 58 all took Saloon passage but seven, they are at our table, + feel very mean over the matter. I don’t think the Dr. looks after things properly as the lady who sits beside one Mrs Springer of Berlin says she has a room badly situated, beside a boot black and pail establishment – bad smell + great noise which disturbs her much – Dr also said he would see after her steamer chair, + she asked him about it . He said he would give her his as he could not get sufficient but never did so. I know too he hasn’t looked after – baths nor place at tables for these passengers – II cabin I refer to. Englishmen Returning 1 A young Englishman sat beside me at breakfast with whom I came in conversation found he had been in this country something over 2 months + had a bad opinion of it. He had sold out a small business in Sheffield + had emigrated – travelled to Winnipeg, Brandon, British Columbia – couldn’t find respectable work – try farming? Oh yes – look at my hands and finger nails – they are worked almost to the bone – a 10 Perhaps Splugen 6 �dam country any way. I’ve spent all my money – + now I have to go back home – It’s pork, port, pork till I’m sick of pork – 2 Another young Englishman got on at Quebec and occupies the same room with us – He has been out about 3 yrs. + wouldn’t be going back but for a cut in the knee, he received from an ax, in the bush – he was most pleased with Canada, thinks it a fine place – Can get work if you want to – must be willing to suit yourself to circumstances – used to be in an office in London got 30 shillings a week which was very fair for London – lived out 30 miles – + went in and out of the city – hours 9 to 6 – office – start about 7 am, + return about 7 pm – car fare about ₤18. – a yr. I think he said – not a comfortable living in it, scratched to get a suit of clothes once a yr. + pay your board. Englishman no. 1 said 700 immigrants had already returned this spring from Canada. He had more confidence in the States. I saw another Englishman come along from steerage end of boat – There was a rope stretched across with a sign hung on it. He didn’t see it, tripped + fell over it. Englishmen lack sharp eyesight. We arrive at Rimouski about 2 or 3 p.m. – where the mail boat comes out with the mail – letters in bags great piles of them about about go parcel port cases baskets 5 ft x 2 ½ x 2 ½ – “C.P.O.” – “Liverpool + Canada 232” “Halifax to Eng.” Signs on them. John Smith of Bell Piano Co. Guelph. Mr. John Smith – Representative of the Bell Organ + Piano Co. conversed with us most pleasantly a fine pleasant Scotchman – in Canada 16 yrs. All the time with the Bell Co. – His name in Gaelic – Jean MacGowan – lives in Islay. 16 distilleries in Islay – they make the famous highland whiskey water from the peat bogs – flavor from it. They imported the men, placed the machinery + provided the ingredients in America but they can’t get the same liquid – the flavor from the old peat is not present. The people in Islay live on the same property as their forefathers – my father lives on the same property which we can trace back for 600 yrs to our ancestors. I am the 2nd oldest son – my older brother is not married so I am the “heir apparent”, He says I have to come back to take the old place when he dies – but I’m afraid I won’t – I like Canada; better than any other place on earth. The trouble is everything is class, class, in the Old Land – you can’t speak to your employer in the Old Country – but you got to pull off your bonnet when you meet him. Canada is free – you are servant to no one, at least in appearances. In the old country they are either very rich or very poor. There are different kinds of Gaelic – and different accents in talking – Mine is the Glasgow – an even flow of language – In Edinburgh 38 miles away they end up in a high key – – “Where are ye goin’ the day” In the highlands they are in a high + low key up + down – illustrated – then Lowland. Yes, of course we go from Glasgow to Island, that’ where all the Islays boat go from – round the Mull of Cantire11 – the roughest spot of the Atlantic Ocean. Ah! Many a time after a storm I have gone down from my school when a boy – to see the wreckage strewn on the beach – but that was in the days of 11 Kintyre probably 7 �sailing vessels – 2 currents from N. + S. meet + the west wind of the Atlantic chop the sea into pieces the size of the boat almost – in great storms. The following is the last log of the Tunisian from Moville to Rimouski. Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 June 12 Fr 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tues 17 Wed 18 Thur 19 Frid 20 Sat Total - 195 knots 340- 342 knots 379-383 379-364 362-372 - 342 - 283 - 368 - 343 2692 155 356 353 338 353 350 352 321 95 2673 1st day Mon 2nd day Tues Wed Thur Frid Sat Sun 2257 To Morville Aug 20 1903 2635 n. miles Q to L. Ste. Anne {See back of book for more information} Minnie told me about St Anne – the Church of St Anne contains the shrine of St Anne of Beaupre – is a magnificently adorned tomb – candles – gold and silver. She is the patron saint of the sick – early French Missionary. She knew a lady in Detroit who took her father there – they had to pray in “Novena “ from R.C. prayer book – in honor or to St. Anne. He went in a company of 500 from Michigan in charge of a priest – train to Quebec – perhaps balance, walking 21 miles to St Anne’s. They were wealthy people – pay handsomely. He died 2 days after he came home. At the church there are stacks of crutches, canes, false teeth, invalid chairs, wooden legs, splints. Minnie also knew another man who was lame, and he had a beautiful pair of crutches inlaid with gold. He went down to St Anne to the altar – prayed, threw his crutches on the pile – + started down the aisle. When he got part way down he thought of the gold on his crutches and he returned and took them. His infirmities returned 4 fold on account of this lust for gold – and perhaps lacking in faith. Minnie visited Church of St John the Baptist (?) – altar to St Anne there – beautiful. Date of birth and death. Mrs. Springer told me she had been to St Anne’s – the saints bones (some of them) are there in a glass case where you can see them, where they kneel before it, stack to ceiling of crutches crossed, invalid chairs. Greatest place of pilgrimage north of Mexico. In 1898 125,000 pilgrims came to it. Various other notes about Ste. Anne. Back of book had a much longer and detailed description of Ste. 8 �Anne de Beaupre – not transcribed. Inserts: . 20 Allan Line price list from agent J.B. Hunt in Owen Sound Menu – Second Cabin – Breakfast, dinner, tea – Sunday July 5, 1903 9 �Additional Information Quebec – auth Baedeker’s Canada. Roy’s notes taken from Baedeker’s Canada including mention of Thomas Scott, brother of Sir W Scott. Not transcribed. P. 21-22 10 �Monday June 29 Rev W.J. Libberton of Chicago – Interview Monday, June 29 Insert: Business card from William L Libberton, pastor at the Joyce Methodist Episcopal Church, Chicago p. 22 Rev A. M. White of Chicago, Ill. is head of a party of 30 from there, and they travel together to London. He organized it, all are friends or acquaintances of acquaintances. He is a Methodist preacher of Chicago. Rev W.J. Libberton of Chicago, Pastor of Joyce Methodist Church Chicago (North) – is an admirable, able, man. He came and talked to use particularly the 1st time Monday Evening, and his conversation was most interesting and instructive. He lived in Scott’s land not far from Melrose Abbey (Darnock), emigrated to America at age 9 but his impressions of Roxburgshire, of childhood, are the deepest and most vivid of his life time. He gave us scenes from Scott’s Marmion reciting lengthy parts of the most exciting. Sir Walter Scott (with perhaps Victor Hugo in his class) was the greatest literary genius12 of the 19th century. The scenery along the Cheviot Hills and the Yarrow River, you should not miss. If you go to Eildon Hill, 4 miles from Darrock which I lived with a boy, 3 miles from Melrose and look down before you a at the Abbey of Melrose, Cheviot Hills, Flodden Field, The Yarrow, on towards (Berick) Berwick, you see the country rich is Scotts literature, and in Border History. The parting of Marmion and Douglas: Marmion, the hero of the story had come to Castle Douglas, bore a forged letter and on discovery of his treachery, Douglas order the portcullis down. “The portcullis just grazed his plume” Previously Douglas “his cloak around him drew”, haughty manner, Scotch high willed nature “My lands and castle etc are at my king’s service, but my hand is my own to give or to withhold.” The Douglases lived on Bass Rock opposite N Berwick for a long time – impregnable fortress. Dr L. will always remember that sight at Eilden Hill. Skylarks rising in the dew, and singing most beautifully – heather hills – mist rose from mountain. There is Huntley Burm (from Loch Shields) which one time ran blood, dyed red with blood, to the sea. One time his grandfather took him to Loch Shields, surrounded by cliffs, he held him by the hand as they look over. It was really a whooper [sic] that he told me but I believed it as vividly and as truly as a child could. “Now Willie, ye must never come heir by yourself. There awful animals infest this region. I myself saw a mighty stork drop into that water from this cliff, and before they could get it out, there was nothing left but its bones”. The purpose, I thought after, was of course to keep me from going there myself, as I used to often run away to see the places within reach, even miles away. 12 Don’t know if Roy is quoting Libberton or it’s his own opinion. 11 �And I am sure it was those long stories that my grandfather so infused me with that created for me such a lasting impression of that district. You know that there is a stage in life which is youth, where your memory is flexible and rapid, and then the time comes in more mature age, when it is impossible to memorize but where one’s judgement and reason predominates. And I owe it to my mother, for many many parts of the scriptures that I had to learn off for her. That of land of my birth, which I have for years and years and years dreamt of by night and thought of by day. I long to see again. But I don’t want to live there. Hunnewell’s “Land of Scott”13 is the best I have read. Get it. I paid $2.25 for it. 2nd edition is better. Mine had no illustrations. A book without illustrations (nowadays with modern work) is unsatisfactory. I am going to [?] for a publisher who wishes me to write my impressions of Scott’s Country, not like a guide book form of literature, but personal impressions. In Darnock our Parish Church (Preby) was on a hill and there we always attended. The last Sunday before they emigrated, they visited the Cauker Church (Meth). “I wouldna step my foot towards it” (shorter catechism) Half a page of fragments of stories that Libberton told. Can’t make out the sentences. Tuesday June 30 We saw 2 icebergs, and a whale today. The whale was following up the ship. Met a Mr. Morrison of Hamilton, came out a boy 20 yrs ago – farm, parcel boy $1/50 – 4.00 per week, clerk, partners in business drygoods Hamilton 10 clerks – told me of wreck of Scotsman off Cape Race 2 yrs ago, and lady of his acquaintance – some drowned, horse shot – parrot $100 “very cold, very cold!”. I was talking to the Frenchman in our room today Mr. Francais Monad of Paris. He was sent out by the dept of Public Instruction 7 months ago to visit the universities of America. – He visited many in the East and 2 in Canada – Toronto and McGill. Laval except in Med and Law (?) is only a secondary school (Fr university) . Automobile races from Bordeaux to Paris. Horse races on Long Champ course near Paris. Could not say any one sport was the national game of France. Had not travelled in Spain, but it is safe, easy + hotels cheap. Cab in Paris 2 fr per hour + driver’s fee . “Perhaps I shall write a book on universities of America” 13 Free ebook through Google Books. Pub’d 1871 https://books.google.ca/books/about/The_Lands_of_Scott.html 12 �British Schools I was talking to the Englishman who is in our room Mr. Simons and I asked him about the school system of Gr Britain and I gathered the following from him. The different kinds of schools are: 1. Common or Board Schools to which poor people are provided a free common school education, managed by a Board. 2. Public Schools – where sons of the gentry went, + had to pay about 50 pounds a year – Eton, Harrow are the two largest of this kind, then I attended Rugby Discipline. They have to admit anyone who pays price. 3. Private Schools – some for clergymen sons only, others sons of lawyers, others of certain church. Church schools sustained by endowments of the Est. Ch. 4. Voluntary schools established by private individuals. Grammar Schools, high schools for boys mostly. Cost of fees – 3 terms – say ₤ 30 total fees in yr. subjects, Algebra, Arith, Euclid, Botany, phys., chemistry, drawing (not much), Trigonometry, Liter, Comp. 5. High Schools for girls – similar to Grammar Schools. [In margin Queens Cork Trinity Dublin] 6. Business Colleges – private enterprize 7. Military Schools – Largest at Sandhurst, 2nd at Woolwich. Teaches everything pertaining to military matters on land. 8. Navy School. South coast of Eng. Near Southampton on Training 3 decker some where. 9. Colleges – lower than Universities are many in number, in towns and cities. [In margin Owens College] 10. Universities – the highest education in the land is Oxford + Cambridge. Neither perhaps can be said to predominate over the other entirely – Oxford is greater in Classics, and Cambridge in Mathematics. Oxford is more conservative + blue blooded, + have a private idea they are a superior school. Very similar Mr. Walsh adds, to Harvard + Yale of United States. Harvard the blue blood, but Yale would resent it said the other was superior. Rev. Howard, Rev. Walsh, says some Americans, with care in forming opinions, say that these 2 Amer. Univer give a better educ’n + higher than Oxford + Cambridge.. adds that the President of Columbia University has lately written a strong Criticism of American Universities – in which he says that with their specializing of modern times, that students are allowed such a choice, what to take + what not to take, that they never get that broad education that they should have. One thing that would indicate predominance of Oxford over Cambridge is the fact that more important Cecil Rhodes scholarships were given to Oxford. (Cecil Rhodes was an Oxian). Glasgow (Lord Kelvin), Edinburgh + Trinity Dublin, are the highest in their respective countries + may be nearly classed with Oxford + Cambridge. Queen’s College Cork is 2nd in Ireland. High School + Grammar school scholarships are taken in the Common + Public schools, perhaps 6 or 7 % of those who pass take scholarships. They entitle them to 3 or 5 years, free tuition (+ board?). This 13 �enables able but poor people to obtain a good education free. They pass from Common schools at age 9 to 10 with University or College matriculation at age 18 or 19 – To attend Eton or Harrow Public School would cost, fees for tuition + board ₤100. Fosters’ Education Act of 1870 gave free common school education. Colonial + foreign students go to Cambridge. Rev Walsh – Time of Confederation, Castell Hopkins, biographer of Sir John A. McDonald, said that when Sir John A. + Sir Chas Tupper went with a scheme of confederation to London, they had to sit dangling their feet on the steps of house of parl for days, yes weeks, before they would even give them a hearing. And what do you think that Quaker Statesman, John Bright, said. “Ou, OU! Dr Tuppa – I don’t see but Canada might just as well be independent + do whatever she likes.” Mr. Walsh The English Church was never established by the English Government --- The Government was established by the English Church. July 1 Wednesday Dom Day Cephas Allen, Mr Walsh, Mr Howard and myself have a pleasant conversation on the British Schools as given above. Concert in saloon in evening 8.30 – Chairman Duncan of Scotland. Mr Heins violin solo, and S.W. Beugough gave latter half of the program. He is a good entertainer. Partial lecture on drawing, drew several pictures, latter ones of co. including chairman and Dr. Withrow. He told one good story, in good farmer’s voice, of egg, whiskey, starting store and darning needle – Toto poles and signs – very good entertainer. Our Quartettte sang – only thing from 2nd cabin July 2 Thursday Lecture in saloon by Rev Soloman Cleaver of Toronto – Sherbourne St Methodist Church – story of Jean Val Jean of Les Miserables – beautiful story, beautifully told. July 3 Frid. Aunt Jennie got up today. I lost the pool on ships distance – I guessed 370 – cor 353. Mr John Smith, proprietor – Finish of story. 14 �July 4 Sat Concert in evening – Mrs. Leut – “she is so queer” – song was pretty good. Miss Chown of Kingston recited “Get on the ship of faith”. But there is not going to be a line (?) waiting for every nigger [sic]. J.W. Beugough – good story of lower middle class Englishman – intr. On classes – what’s matter now? No squire cow, died sheep, mother in law. 2 stories of Scotchman with dentist Seignora Roberta [Peamittie ?] - 2 songs Christopher Columbus – English dude reciting from Hamlet. July 5 Sunday Talking to Detective Slemin of Toronto. He is going back to Ireland – been out 18 years – came out aged 16 (? )– home near Dublin, and has never been back since he came out – his boy along with him. He was on Clarksburg robbery case – Irwin, I remember it in Owen Sound. Talking to Mr Smith who gave me an account of himself. Lived in Islay Id, worked in Glasgow – 3 young men of them signed an agreement for 3 to go to Australia. Parents did not wish it but finally agreed to have him come to Canada – relatives near Guelph – landed in New York – one got in a hardware store on Broadway – rose – married boss’s daughter. Partner – coach and pair – went to see him on marriage trip (married 12 years wife from Guelph J.S.) – Druggist Hamilton Panama – not so well. J.S. + uncle to city of Guelph – introduce to Bell - $6 a week in office at books, $8 higher – head book keeper finally. Substitute on road a while – satisfactory – kept him on – changed Montreal agency, Hamiton etc reorganized – biggest deal in Montreal. Told of “Pierpont Morgan of Canada” 4 yr. manager Mr Schoon”, I think was name, bought out 2 or 3 factories – brewery – extensions. [War e?] rooms $12,000 advertising etc – directors saw CO would soon be ruined and dismissed him. Mr. Smith now on way to Australia to wind up branch and change into agencies full authority - manager in Sydney will be dismissed and soon after arrived. He knows nothing of it. J.S. salary $2000 + expenses. R.F. Some people think that chance and favor gets position but I believe it is ability much more than some think – Price of pianos – the highest priced pianos are catalogued at 600 or 650. The material and labor alone for that piano is $140 – expenses, insurance, bad debts, advertising etc is another $140. Then come Bell profit and the agents is supposed to always make $100 on any piano. At the concert last night Dr. Libberton gave a very nice address. The waves that washed Bass Rock beat too against our little cottage by the sea shore, the owl that hooted in old Melrose Abby in the evening air in my childhood. Huntley Burn ran by – also recited that fine quotation or stanza from Sir Walter 15 �Scott concerning his native land, “Land of brown heath and shaggy wood, land of my …” 14 His references to Scotland were indeed eloquent. Moville Today we sighted land at Ireland – a lighthouse on farther projection about 4 pm. Get our 2 pilots aboard at S and get into Moville about 6.00. The tender “Samson – Glasgow” came for the passengers and about 25 got off. When Mr. Walsh was going Mr. Smith called for “3 cheers for Mr. Walsh and we heartily gave them – as he walked guiding his wife down the plank we sang “He’s a jolly good fellow”. Detective Slemin also got off, as also Mr. and Mrs Morrison. They waved as far as we could see. Morville seems a small place. We left our pilot again at S. We see an old ruined abbey north of Morville with ivy over its quarter walls. See the hedges and hill side farms and little homes of the Irish – 3 churches. Two small sketches on page of the tender p. 36 As we come back the storm strikes us as we come out of Loch Foyle. Sketch of hillside and a church on the shore. The hill side houses + farms betw Moville + S. The boat rolls. I see the shore on north where Giants Causeway is. Last night we watched the storm at 11 or 12 pm as the waves now and then broke over the bows and flew before the wind. The decks roared and the rigging fairly piped, long whistles and moanings, waves sometimes struck in claps almost of thunder at the side of the boat, seemed angry with the ship daring to propel itself in its very teeth. The boat kept its head into the Nor Easter. A notice was up yesterday “The Marconi Wireless Communicating Co expect communication with Ireland at 10.30 am. Those who desire to send messages may do so. Rate 1st 12 words 6 s- further 6 d per word besides – telegraphing expense on land. The Marconi apparatus was fixed to the foremast as figured – and connected with an inverted funnel. 14 Breathes there a man -- http://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poetry/poems/breathes-there-man 16 �Sound like that of escaping steam “his – Hiss hiss – hiss – The operator was dressed in uniform “Marconi” on side, “Telegraphing” on other. The Passengers R. “Did you send many messages today O “About 20 or so” R. “How many miles from land did you establish commu7nication O. 110 miles was the best we did to-day. Gathered from all over the country, 8 avg days in the 1 place, to scatter away. Our voyage is about over. It is really a peculiar circumstance under which we all meet. Some of us have met before. Some of us we will meet again. And some of us + most of us will never see each other more. 17 �Some have money, much money, some have moderate means, some have strained every effort to get enough for their passage. The purpose of most is pleasure and travel in the British Isles or the continent, some are returning to their British homes, some are going back to see their old home once more, some only to view the spot where it once used to stand – the scenes of their childhood. One man in the steerage has a family of seven small children. His wife died not long ago, and he is going back to Scotland with them. U. Jas. 15 60 yrs since he came out. Some Englishmen who are returning from Canada dissatisfied with the country. Many tourists of medium circumstance in 2nd cabin – some most worthy persons such as Dr Libberton, Rev White, Rev Warren, Rev Walsh, Cephias Allen and John Smith, capable and true people and Chas Myall. In 1st cabin all are well attired, an appearance of wealth, some with lots of it, some English dudes with more money than brains, that think they know a great deal and look down with contempt on the members of the I Cabin. There was church service notice posted in 2nd cabin that Divine Service would be held in Saloon II area. The Saloon is really elegantly furnished – one lady in the saloon was overheard by some who attended from II cabin “Eh I guess they came to have a look at the Saloon, as it will be the only chance they’ll get” with a tone of contempt. Some of 1st cabin have talent; entertaining powers, taste and judgement. Others have a superficial and superfluous address, with a chirpy, select form of speech and manner, who have either blood or money couldn’t give you an entertaining educative description of any sight of the many which perhaps they have seen, and at the same time look down on those who cannot afford to travel in as great splendor as they. We can’t help it. It is one of the injustices that exist in the world. If it is his own earned money, earned honestly within the law of the land, let him spend it, in whatever way he desires, and look down at those who have not got as much. It shows you have that privilege as it is only a smart man that can amass a fortune. Perhaps it is such a man’s just privilege to do so, as long as he does not interfere with the inferior. Then again there are people in the 1st cabin, who are worthy of being in the 1st cabin, of occupying a place higher than the others. Such men as Rev. Cleaver, J.W. Beugough, + perhaps Dr. Withrow, have earned by their talents and industry a place above others, and which I am glad to see in a place of excellent. There are 204 saloon, 165 + children II cabin, and about 50 or 60 steerage. Crew 120. Was to have taken a walk out to-night but! News clipping – might be in wrong place in the journal. No date 15 Uncle James 18 �“A Highland Funeral” Obsequies of the late Mr Aeneas Rose - “trusted servant of the Atholl family were interred in the churchyard at Blair Atholl. A grey mist hung over the district, and it was amid gloomy surroundings that the funeral obsequies took place. Heavy rain fell during the forenoon, but, despite the inclement weather, an exceptionally large number of mourners, drawn from a wide radius, attended to pay their last respects to the memory f the deceased Pipe-Major. Mr Rose, who retired hardly two years ago, had since the passing of the Education Act acted as School Board officer. A keen curler himself, it was appropriate that the curlers should turn out in large number. For many years he was skip of No. 3 rink of the Dunkeld Club. He was also an enthusiastic Freemason, being a member of Lodge No. 14, Dunkeld. A true Highlander, and taking a great interest in the preservation of the Gaelic language, for some years he conducted a class in Blair Atholl. One of the best pipers in Scotland, his services as judge were frequently called into requisition.” More … not transcribed July 6 Monday Liverpool Got up early for breakfast. Liverpool – Mersey – New Brighton tower again. Birkenhead – very rough in the river. We have to land by tender “Pathfinder” “Enterprise” and … came out for us – very long waiting hours and hours – cold and miserable at last on Allan docks – or some docks – sent cable “Fleming Owen Sound safe” Waited and took a long time finding baggage at customs. Uncle James got stuck for a quarter on 2 grips with a chalk mark. Was talking to the Mann girls – saw C Allen, J Smith Seniors, Monad (on bus) on docks. We took a cab up to L MR RR station [Liverpool and Manchester Railway – terminus station on Lime St] – Lime St – saw St George’s Hall and Walkers Art Gallery.16 At entrance are statues of Michelangelo and Raphael. The purser told Mr. White that the present 2nd cabin was the nicest lot he had ever booked. Notes by Roy – not transcribed Martyr’s monument at Irongray – Monument marks the grave of two Coventers erected 1854 Burns’ Epitaph – written by himself – 2 stanzas (of 5) Burns – Song of Death – “Farewell thou fair day, thou green earth and ye skies … 16 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_Art_Gallery 19 �Excerpt from Waverley - “After a sleepless night, the first dawn of morning found Waverley on the esplanade in front of the old Gothic gate of Carlisle Castle… Dumfries We took our tickets up to Dumfries. LNW [London and North Western Railway].17 We had to change cars at Carlisle18 and had a few minutes to go up street and looked over the town from the bridge – churches and houses and the castle. Lord Erskine,19 Lord High Chancellor of Eng, 70 yrs old, took here his blushing bride. We passed through Gretna Green – saw a little church we took to be where the runaway marriages took place – at border – near Solway – arrived about 7 pm in Dumfries – found our hotel – Palmers Temperance hotel20 – away from station to left 1 or 2 minutes’ walk. Very nice rooms. Mr Palmer also runs Woodbank Hotel – family. We then went out for a walk down to the fountain on High St to the Globe Tavern. Sign board at the close – painting of R.Burns “Globe Hotel – licensed to retail, wines, spirits, ales and porter.” I went in and then brought Uncle James in, and we were shown into the sitting room and the bar maid opened the corner enclosure where the chair R.B. used to sit. We sat in it. Uncle Jas sang a stanza of “Willie brewed a peck o’ malt” for here that scene occurred. (wrong- this happened at Moffat) We then went on turned corner and came to Burns St. I never saw such a crooked street. You can’t see more than 2 rods or so – came to 16 Burns St – the house where Burns died. We were shown through it by Mrs. Brown, a granddaughter of Robbie Burns “My father was his oldest son” “Robert was his name too”. We were taken up stairs to left and we entered the room where Burns died, a plain room, about 15’ x 12’ – a fireplace – 3 pictures on wall – 2 of RB, 1 of Thos Carlyle. There is no furniture or relics yet in this room. “The Burns Club are going to fix it up as a museum soon. They long wanted me to take charge of it but I didn’t want to. I have been here 6 weeks. My husband is 81 yrs old. You from Canada. Ah I once lived there in Guelph – on McDonald St leading off Wyndham St – 4 and 20 years” My oldest daughter is buried there 8 yrs ago. Here is my 2nd daughter. Her mouth, lips and nose the very image of RB – Jean Armour Burns Brown” We came down into parlor directly under this bedroom. “Here is a pin my father gave me”. How long ago? “ Fifty years ago sir” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_and_North_Western_Railway Changed trains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow,_Dumfries_and_Carlisle_Railway 19 Lasting story 0 https://www.gretnagreen.com/lord-chancellor-arrives-dressed-as-a-woman-a752 - tho story gives his age as 66. 20 Postcard inserted into diary. 17 18 20 �Then she showed me a little book called “The Scottish Keepsake” on front of which was “Jane Emma Burns from her affectionate father Robert Burns, eldest son of the Scottish Bard”. (Note – This is the old lady who shows us these relics). Are there any other descendents of the Scottish poet – “Ay! There is. Mrs Hutchison of Cheltenham, a daughter of the youngest son of RB”. I looked at the pictures hung around the room - – 1. Burns at the Plough, 2. Burns in Edinburgh 1787 Reading his poem of the “Writers Night” before a literary gathering at the Duchess of Gordons, + also pictures of the poet. Mrs. Brown presented us with 2 guide books of Dumfries. We saw a resemblance to the poet in her face – her face is broader though). She showed us a light pole, small picture of her father his hair and forehead was exactly like R.B. Clipping of “Visit to the Granddaughter of Burns” from the New York Scotsman – William Campbell visited the grand daughter in Guelph. P. 48 “Mrs Jane Burns, or Brown, wife of Mr. Thomas Brown, of that place, and grand-daughter of Scotland’s national bard, through his eldest son Robert”. Notes - inserted page with more about 16 Burns St Quotations of Burns from windows of the Globe Tavern. 21 �We then went to St Michael’s Church yard and a Scotch lady very kindly showed us through – caretakers wife. We came first to N.W. ? corner where Burns was first laid, climbed over the grave stones + at present, lies the grave + stone of : - “To the memory of Agnes Eleanor Dunlop wife of Joseph Elias Perochon + daughter of Mrs. Frances Wallace Dunlop of Dunlop, the only daughter.” (incomplete) Sketch of St Michaels Church layout 42 Clipping in two parts about “The direct descendants of Robert Burns” by C. Stuart Burness, a Kinsman of the Poet. Grandfather of the writer was a cousin of Robert Burns. P. 51 We then went to the mausoleum erected 1832 where RB is buried. There was a great centennial in 1896 – and the wreaths are still there from Burn’s club and from [words covered up] the world – New Zealand, South Africa, America, Edinburgh, Derby Burns Club, . Also a later wreath – Leith Burns Club June 3, 1903” In the mausoleum are buried RB, JA and their 5 sons (?)– “Col William Nicol Burns, born at Ellisland 9th April 1791, died at Cheltenham 21st Feb 1872. In vault beneath this tablet. This mausoleum did not used to be shut in like this, but some one stole half of the hand of the statue, (We then saw it had been replaced) – Scotch thistles decorations near top. 22 �We were then shown inside the church, sat in the same pew where RB sat – tablet on pillar: “Robert Burns worshipped in the pew adjoining this pillar”. “You can go out this way and I’ll be round in a wee bit to open the gate.” Sign “Rev. John Paton D.D. minister. How many years has he been here? “A long time here, counda say exactly” 1633 crossbones + skull” 1629 We then went down to the banks of the Nith – Suspension Bridge – built for the mill girls by the Provost (provost Smith) – they used to cross there in boats. The Nith + banks are beautiful – bridges. We then came to the Burns Monument head of High St., and as the Greyfriars tower clock struck ten, a few yds. Away we read by daylight the inscription in the structure. It was erected by the public. This Greyfriar chuch is erected on the site + foundation of G.F. 21 where King R. Bruce + sixth Kirkpatric killed Red Comyn – one of the greatest events in Scotch history (1305) We continued our walk on Academy St, we passed the Academy, later Ewart Pub. Library – + Baptish Tabernacle. Clipping in 3 parts “Dumfries and the “Highland”- Places of interest in and around the Town” – The People’s Journal, Sat July 18, 1903]] Mentions Caeblaverock Castle, and the Bridges p. 53 July 7 Tuesday We got up about 9 am and between 10 and 11 I hired a Gladstone and we went for a drive about 22 miles altogether. We bought some fruit and started up the esplanade on east side of Nith, passed over the driving bridge, turned 2nd corner to right and up the old Glasgow Road where the stage coaches used to gallop. “The story of Jeanie Deans was founded upon an anonymous letter which the author received from one he knew – a Mrs Goldie. The circumstance of the girl having refused the testimony in court and then taking the journey to obtain her sisters pardon is a fact. “ 21 May mean Grey Friars. 23 �Notes: Inserted pages – From Heart of Midlothian – looks like notes taken from a book or books about Mrs Goldie and the character of Jeanie Deans. Written by Roy on a scrap paper dated Nov 9 1903.] – NOT transcribed Clipping: Jean Armour, Wife of Robert Burns, Had Heart of Gold. “Monuments to Robert Burns in Halifax, Fredericton, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver attest the love and admiration of Canadians for his world-famous songs. The accompanying article by Sarah A. Tooley on Jean Armour, wife of Robert Burns which appeared in “Great Thoughts” will be read with interest as his birthday draws nigh.” We turned to left at fork – [name illegible] very kindly by a minister on a wheel, where Helen Walker (Jeannie Deans) used to live – the rectangular foundation stones and one higher than rest at side of fireplace south end. I gathered some daisies (ox-eye) from the middle which I preserve. Then we continued on to Irongray Cemetery where Jeannie Dean’s grave is. Beautiful little church yard, little church with Norman Towers. The grave diggers was digging a little grave (child) about 4’ x 1 ½’. Various small sketches Three stone steps go over the wall and 3 down on the other side. The inscription: mention erected by the author of Waverley Helen Walker died 1791. Gathered some leaves from inside the iron railing (wire netting around railing) – many Covenanter’s tomb (perhaps Old Mortality’s work). Inscription on stone in memory of Helen Walker written out by Roy – “This stone was erected by the author of Waverley in memory of Helen Walker who died in the year of God, 1791 … NOT transcribed More observations about places where they stopped on the drive - schoolhouse, railway line GSW, beautiful castle in distance, to Auldgirth – crossed bridge. NOT transcribed Then we ate lunch on the banks of the Nith. After which we drove to Kirkton, stopped at Kirk Mahoe, where Auntie Margaret’s relations 22 are buried. We called at john Robertson’s for ½ hour or so, and saw his new wife. Dumfries Took train for Mauchline23 – arrived about 7 pm. 22 Ruth - These are relations of Margaret Robertson (John's wife) Too bad Roy doesn't give all names and relationship. 23 https://www.britannica.com/place/Mauchline 24 �Sign board at Dunscore “To Moriagave 7 ½, To Dumfries 8 ½ mi, To Auldgirth 3 ¼ mi.” “Ay! Right doon there + cross the brig” Galloway Cattle, black, no horns. Pass Mrs. Milligans. The hedges are pretty – thorn hedges, briar roses, blue bells, deadman’s bells, broom (yellow blossom) ferns, bell-heather. “To Cyclists – ride with caution” Oak, beech, birch, ash, plane (sycamore). The bridge had 3 arches + niches (8, I do not know what for. A Drive in the Country This was really a most delightful drive, sunny, bright day – green fields, hillsides for miles + miles, sights of rippling rivers, Cluden + the Nigh, quaint churches with tower or steeple, among a little church yard, cattle + calves jumping around, oak groves, stone fences, hedges, hard smooth reads, thatched or slate cottage, white in color, steep cliffs, country school house, lodge at the entrance to some estate, the peak or look-out tower of some mansion or castle, among the foliage beyond the valley, sign boards, notices at the forks of the road. I saw a bowling green in Dumfries – smooth lawn about 8 or 10 sets going – balls curve right or left (black in color), little one (white) is called the jack. Mauchline We then buy our tickets for Mauchline where we stay a couple of hours. We walk up to the village. Poosey Nancy’s Hostelry it seems was the scene of The Jolly Beggars, as well as being a favorite resort of Burns. At the head of the street we saw Mary Morrison’s house. At the Burns Tower, there are a number of charity cottages for worthy poor people. Those who are allowed there are chosen by a certain board of officers. Mrs. Jamieson was keeper of the Tower and showed us the tower of castle of Montgomery where Highland Mary used to be as a house maid. In the museum of Tower we see many interesting things: A brass knife that belonged to R.B. – one bladed, coins dug from graves of 2 [ 2 words] (custom), – Picture of B’s 2 oldest sons (plug hats) H.M.’s thorn (don’t know what it meant). Part of J. Armour’s scarf. Brig o’Doon in wood with Tam o’ Shanter. Alloway Kirk. The chair of Jean Armour’s on which she nursed the bairns – wood from roof of Alloway Kirk. We then went to Ayr – late 11 pm put up at Ayr Arms Hotel where we stayed 2 nights, opposite to Tam O’Shanter’s Inn on [blank space] St (Main St) Wallace tower up a short distance. Sketches of maps of towns Mauchline, Ayr, Alloway 25 �Clipping: “The Rose and the Rock” by Kathleen L. Greig, The Four-Track News p. 61 Morning Wed July 8 We took the tram car down to Alloway, they have been in Ayr for nearly 2 years, a financial success, and a great convenience, I think only on the one main street from Preswick to Burns Monument, single line with switches double deckers – good for night seeing on top. We first though examine the Burns monument in the square – 4 scenes – Jolly Beggars, Cotter Saturday Night, Parting of BTHM, Tour on Bridge. Soldiers’ monument farther to East – passed a constabulary station. Burns Monument Alloway Got off the car at the end of the line and walked down to the Auld Brig O’ Doon of Tam O Shanters memories. Alloway Mill below, we could see, went down and drank of the waters of the Doon R. “Ye banks and braes o’ bonnie Doon”. An old man was playing the fiddle, sweet sound “Scots wha hae” and “bonny Doon”. Came to new brig. Also new hotel being put up by a syndicate. Also saw new RR bridge. We then went to the Burns Monument 2 d each to go in. I asked the gatekeeper what was the greatest number which had gone in here in a day “between 2000 and 3000 one day last year – but I have been here only 3 or 4 years” In a small show case were the two bibles the RB and HM exchanged on banks of Gurgling Ayr. Brown 6” x 2 ½” x 1”, cheap , worn. H.M. hair was sticking out of one of the bibles (see page for inscriptions in these bibles) 1st edition of R.B. poems of Kilmarnok Jean Armour’s wedding ring + hair (her) R.B. wedding ring + hair (his) From Nancy Tinnoch’s Inn ? – drinking cup of R.B. Two drinking glasses given by Burns to Clarinda Box made of wood from roof of Alloway Kirk We went up winding stair way – 9 Corinthian columns supporting 60 ft high (?) I asked the keeper about the welcome to Burns’ sons 1846. Mighty concourses of people over there – 1000’s and 1000’s – 12 steamers came to Ayr. Lord Eglington was chairman. Went to the Grotto where the life size (or larger) statues of Tam O Shanter and Souter Johnny are (by Thom) 26 �Clipping: “The People’s Burns”, Sandy McNabs’s Kronickles – written in Scots dialect. “Burns as a Reformer: His Serious Moods. P. 65 Alloway Kirk We then went to Alloway Kirk a short distance up on left, went up the stone steps into the churchyard Diagram - map We first examined the grave stone of Wm Burns, the father of R.B. – now erect – I thought it was lying down when I was here last. (died Feb 13 1784 – + Agnes Brown his spouse who was interred in Ballan Churchyard East Lothian. There was an old man with a crutch and one leg showing a party around. “This tree was here in the time of Burns and of Tam O’S’s ride – and they think a great deal of it. The date of this old church is 1135. Here this is a baptismal font, where they baptized the bairns. That is as far on inside as outside. Then we came to the large irons about 7 feet long or some less “safes” to be put in about 3 feet down to prevent body being stolen. Left on 6 weeks. Then he pointed out the window where Tam saw the witches, and explained to us that the road was not where it is now but as indicated by line. Then I overheard the following as he pointed with his crutch – “the best man for Burns wedding lies there” – I went over and read “Thomas Blair died 1820 aged 93”. I saw on another tombstone “No man who putteth his hand to the plough looking backward is fit for the kingdom of heaven”. When the old man was at the witch window he recited from Burns – I couldn’t catch much but he did it well “ [blank ] on a hilly table”. “There is a hawthorn 500 yrs old | beside entrance inside north) (d) Burns Cottage [scan of postcard of Burn’s Cottage] 27 �We then walked to Burns Cottage – notice on front “Burns Cottage, Robert Burns, the Ayrshire poet, was born in this cottage on the 25th of Jan 1759. There are 4 rooms in cottage. Entrance is in store house A nothing in room. B (next) was a stable, mangers still there. C was perhaps the parlor, at present containing Tam O’Shanter + S.J. chairs. D the room + bed where R.B. was born. [Scan of page 67 for diagram] 28 �[Stanza from poem – not transcribed] We entered the museum, and there saw many original writings of Burns – Holy Willies Prayer And find the godly in a fret to pray – Pope and at end Amen! Amen! The Whistle – then we read the love letters between R.B .and Clarinda – the originals – showing folds “Clarinda! The dear object of my fondest love, there may the most sacred, inviolate honor, the most faithful, [kinling ?] constancy, ever watch and animate my every thought and “imagination”. 29 �Clarinda’s farewell letter before going on board (for W. Indies (?)), was indeed earnest + tender. Funeral notices. Varieties of Ayr We saw Greener Castle both going and coming – an ivy covered wall. Belonged to Kennedys Then I went out for a walk and saw at Wellington Square monuments : 1/ James George Smith Neill C.B. Lieu-Col in Madras Army, fill in relief of Lucknow 1857. 2. Earl of Eglinton + Wintown, L.C. of Ayrshire 1843 L.L. of Ireland 1852. In walk in evening passed Carnegie Library Academy, Harbor in river. Came to Cromwell’s Fort or site of it and castle, tall old looking building. The town wanted to buy the property sometime ago but they were so long fixing the price that present owner Mr .Miller bought it. On train cars there was a children’s excursion, return from the South – cheering all the way – Signs “Prestwick Road”, “Town Hall”, “Burns Monument” View from shore is beautiful – Firth of CLyde, Hills of Arran, vessel on horizon, fishing snacks nearer – esplanade, seashore, children playing in sand. Hotel Dalblain is fanciest in town, fine grounds. Signs. Iron monger, wig-making. Thursday July 9 Ireland Belfast Took tickets for Ardrossan and Belfast. GS&W – taken down in the brake to the docks – Caledonian Station – and on board Steamer Adder, paddler, fine and swift – 18 knots an hour passed Arran, Ailsa Craig – 4 hours to Belfast – up the Laggan – Hanton and Wolfe’s ship yards – 20 vessels altogether building – tonnage 195,000 tons. Iron rails all erected first, plates on after. Donegall Quay York St (Royal Ave = main street). Post Office is on Royal Avenue, sent telegram to Mrs. Dr. Roberts Stevenston – 3 Irish girls in telegraphing dept pleasant. Public Library. An elegant new town hall building centre tower and 2 end towers – really grand. We came to statue to Dr. Henry Cooke 1788-1868 only statue we saw. “What is that tower ?” “The one [fernenst ?] us?” Yes “That’s Pr Albert ?– decorations for King’s visit of July 27”. Great Northern RR station – Victoria St. Train car – horse – “Grumlin Road.” The Moravian Church. The Crescent Church. Methodist Church [Flyer for fast steamers – Scotland and England] p. 71 Clipping about “King’s Irish Visit” – gave route of Belfast Procession. Described hostile resolution from Cork County Council – Mr. James O’Neill, Kinsale, moved that the Council do not present an address to the King of England during his approaching visit” – carried. P. 71 30 �Queen’s College - entered - shown into convocation hall, many paintings of principles + famous men. One find painting was at nearest end to entrance. In fact very noted Mortor (Venice), worth ₤ 4000 Clipping in 3 parts: “Holy Ireland” by Filson, Record and Mail, July 23 1903 –about religion in Ireland – anti-Catholic and anti- Irish: ”it is the most austere and least advanced form of Catholicism, and it burns in a great nervous and wasting vitality, in the frail body of the country. The Protestant faith makes no headway …” ] News clipping was placed on top of notes about Belfast. Irish Jaunting Car On East = Scrabble Mts. Came to markets monthly horse fair – 300 horses average. Empire Theatre This trip was taken on a Jaunting Car where we sit sideways over the wheels – fairly nice. These cars are peculiar to Ireland, the reason for their existence being explained thus by a cynical writer: “Life in Ireland” he says “is abundant, and consequently is not valued very highly, while, on the other hand, property is scarce, and is accordingly held in extraordinary esteem. It is for this reason that the designer of the Irish Jaunting Car placed the wheels beneath the vehicle and carefully covered them up from harm with the leap of the passengers” On the way home we came in conversation with an elderly gentleman and his wife – as well as as a friend – names Mr. and Mrs. Ross Morton and Mr. Finnie(?). They told us of Ireland and Killarney. Mr RM had a card with Blarney Castle on it and explaining how he had kissed the Blarney Stone. Address on card was Sir Francis Blaine, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Blarney Castle is 200 ft high. – – stone is near top 2 iron rods – bend around + kiss it on bottom worn smooth. – rail 6 min. from Cork. Not inhabited – 2 d admittance. Woman takes care of it. Spoke of the Lakes of Killarney beautiful but not equal to Loch Lomond – its hills + Ids. It could not touch Loch Lomon ? Clipping - photo of “In Ireland To-Day: A typical Galway Home “– photo of cottage made of rocks where nurse is visiting the person living there. People in that vicinity are very poor – (west of [illegible]) saw the cow with her head out of an end window of the house – pigs + hens in door – people barely eke out an existence, beg. Women bare feet. Over there in Cambrae Id – boat for fishing 3 d per hr. boat + tackle. 31 �Young man Mr. F. told me of the Polytechnic 309 Regent St. London W.C. (Chalets) simple places. Alp. Andermath (?) was place where Napoleon crossed the Alps – iron rods up to mark the place. Large clipping –“ From A Diary in Ireland” by Lally Bernard – The Globe Nov 19 1904 – about Sisters of the Poor, Order of St Vincent de Paul. Missing beginning of article. P. 65 Card – Glasgow and South Western Railway – direct route to the Clyde Watering Places - - map of Firth of Clyde area – hotels listed on reverse] Clipping: “Sir John Moore and Glasgow” William Wallace and Mouse Bridge Nearly miss the train for Glasgow – arrive at St Enoch’s station (+ hotel) large – and have to get over to Central Station (Caledonian) on Argyle St. Get our tickets for Tillietudlem Castle Tour. Ride out on train to Lanark, where we take the coach for Crossford. We had a very merry witty coachman – Presbyterian Manse (rt.), Lee House, = Sir Simon Locher (of Kirkfield bank fame). Highbridge 128 ft on Mouse River “Now here’s where the Lanark people come when they feel tired of life” – next little village Kirkfield – one of the happiest places on earth – the women do all the work, and the men keep the bairns” Lee Castle – Entrance to Lee Castle – on Mouse by the bridge – rt. bank was pointed out – Wallace’s cave where he hid. In Lanark too, we saw the Wallace tower main st, and near it the house which stands where Wallace’s house once stood. The coach – winded down the hills – came to the Roman Bridge built by Agricola. At Kirkfield – weaving – hand weaving – school letting out. Boys followed coach and asked for a penny – run + run – penny now and then to see how far they could run. Stone Byres (picture), Carra Linn, Bonnington. Hon Wm Brigham Scotch Whiskey. 25 or so little deer – roe bucks. “That house” says the driver “was left by Brigham to his house keeper on a very hard condition that she was never to marry” Hazelbank (rt.) – acres and acres of strawberries. Falls of Clyde (3 d admittance). – Crossford Inn – 1 mile to Tillietudlem. We took wrong way and we had a fearful walk to get there. Chapel 1616 – holy water font. Real castle built 12th century by Sir James Hamilton, beheaded as a traitor for building so strong a castle. – 32 �Clipping– page ripped from book – “Life and Death of Wallace” – pg 359 and 360 - with Roy’s notes in margin about Wallace – also a poem about Wallace. “Sir Wm. Wallace of Elderslie, champion + guardian of Scotland [illegible] the invasions + oppressors of Eng …” p. 67 Tillietudlem24 Castle 24 Figured in Scott’s novel of Old Mortality – at boundary of Highlands and Lowlands. 33 �Mr. Haig was keeper, and he said owner. Earl of Home had given it to him during his life time. The three yew trees were shown us, from where arrows had been made in early times. Mill stones for grinding 1 large 4 ft diameter grated windows – some gone. Some new eave troughs = rones (of stone) – unicorn ornament. We crossed where the drawbridge used to be over the moat – + the wall next was 17 ½ ft wide (by meas.) Above the entrance to the castle was the coat of arms – lion, + 2 unicorns – etc. The very first look inside the door thrills one with awe + dread – yawning opening, broken stairways, great doors, massive stone work. We go through to the main room on ground floor – the banqueting hall large, high ceiling 30 ft + next to left room which Mary Queen of S cots occupied after she fled from Loch Leven Castle. Then he showed us the subterranean passage to lee Castle – 3 miles away – human bones near mouth – an immense fireplace 15 ‘ x 7’ – saw the dungeons underground (curved ceiling 10 ‘ x 10 ‘ ) where captives used to be kept, and the 70 ft in depth – 3 ½ ft . diameter, round, look onto arrowshots. Windows put in near well none before. Fig 2. Farther entrance at side passage way 4 openings to left – 1st into slaughter house – stone trough – water in it – where the blood used to run – fireplace – time of siege it was particularly used. Then we went up to roof + top of castle, views the ruins climbed to highest parts – moss + shrub on part of it. We went to the guard room separate from castle – entered and saw the window where Cuddie Headrigg entered the window during the siege + the fireplace where Jenny Dennison was cooking the kale brew + threw it on him. Upright opening for holding spars 12 ‘ x 12 “ x 10” of the guard of the caste. This is Craignethan Castle or Tillietudlem of Old Mortality (Sir Walter Scott) – Take a picture of Mary’s Thorn Tree said to be planted by him. Clipping – A Visit to Craignethan Castle : Tillietudlem Castle of Old Mortality – probably written by Roy for Owen Sound paper (ads on back of clipping) – The Advertiser Mar 11 1904 [pg 68-70] “Those who have read Scott’s Old Mortality will remember with pleasure the halls and towers of Tillietudlem Castle. Of the numerous productions of the great novelist none are truer to their prototype that this scene of love and warfare, which has its origin in Craignethan Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland.” P. 69 Clipping– In the Land of “The Lady of the Lake” by W. Norman Humphries – from The Globe – trail of Sir W Scott - steamer from Liverpool to Glasgow – to Edinburgh, Loch Loman, Tarbet, Luss – other tourists mainly Americans. P 69 34 �Walked to station and stayed in Glasgow at Duncan’s Temperance Hotel, Union St off Argyle. Decent – Saturday July 11 Loch Lomond Get our grips with help of two newsboys over from St Enoch’s to Central Station and buy our tickets Loch Lomond, etc to Callendar. Low Level. –Pass through Glasgow on to Dumbarton and view hill and castle – old defenses of the Clyde. Land at Balloch Pier where we get on Prince George (meet Princess Mary and the Queen) –+ sail 9 am. There are 26 islands – and the loch is 26 mi long. I came in conversation with an elderly man “rich man from Glasgow” – from whom I learned most of following – behind us was the residence of Sir Jas Calyhoun [Colquhoun] . Forty or 50 years ago his father Sir W was returning before Xmas with some deer he had shot and intended for charitable purposes. He was crossing from Id Cherinch [Creinch] when he was drowned. There is the Id. Of Inch Cailliach [Inchcailloch] = Island of Old Wife [Island of Old Woman] – which was the burying place of the MacGregors. You can’t see the grave stones from here, but you could by going round that way. Behind it – the Hill of Bahnahr. Conic Hill – and Ben Vreck [drawing – detailed map of Loch District] p. 73 [Clipping Rob Roy’s Last Days and Death: The fate of his sons - Macgregors – Rob Roy buried at Balquhidder ] p. 73 At Inch Conaghan [Inchconnachan] the yew trees are still where Bruce and his followers got his bows to fight with – Rowardennan pier only Invernsaid falls. Coaches Rob Roy’s cave is not far from Inversnaid some one said North – map says South. See my 1900 Diary for Rob Roy.25 We get on the coach in front of Inversnaid Hotel. 2 coaches – 25 in each 5 x 5 – and go the 6 or 7 miles to Stronachlachar, mostly up hill – coach went slowly, nearly altogether on walk – 4 horses, coachman, and guard dressed in Red – red coat, pants and either gray or red plug hat. The passengers are pleasant and conversing with both friends and those unacquainted, surveying and remarking on the lochs, hills, valleys, heights, flowers, heather, peasants and sights, history along the road. Did not see the fort of 25 This diary by Roy has been lost. 35 �Gen Wolfe’s as expected. Came in sight of Loch Arklet and then to Stronachlacher. Waited 1 hour. Got on board little steamer “Sir Walter Scott” (also saw Rob Roy) and sailed Loch Katrine – saw up the glen to NW Glengyle – the house of the Macgregors. Passed most elegant high grass banks and hills, heights over heights. On south Ben Venue 2386 ft (picture). Then turned around farther side of Ellen’s Isle and landed at the pier. Coach to Trossachs Hotel – another wait – opp. Loch Achray – on farther side – saw the coaches from Aberfoyle – “Roderick Dhu”26 name of our coach – passed over and saw the Brig o’ Turk.27 Single stone arch. 9+ miles to Callander mostly along Loch Venachar and Ben Ledi to left and north. Conversing with a pleasant man over politics of Britain – paying MPs if they did months and agitators would enter. Irish very poor. Callander – Eagle Temperance Hotel – luncheon 4 pm. Leave for Perth. Change at Dunblane, see the D. Cathedral both from station and train. Near here is field of Sheriffmuir 28 From Callander about 4 pm send telegram. We are coming at 7.54. We land at Dunkeld 8.10. Bella and Jeannie Smith are there to meet us. 29 Send our grips down to Mrs Duff’s with Mr Fischer and we 6 walk down and call at Smith’s house, where we are welcomed. Sunday July 12 Get up and we go to Dunkeld Cathedral, sit in Smith’s seat with Belle and Jeannie in gallery 3rd seat from front on right. Rev Rutherford preached. Go round to back of Cathedral – nave – see the parent larches in the Duke’s estate (2 years ago the Duke ordered his name to be spelt Atholl instead of Athole.) Tom Smith30 tells us of the Scottish Horse31 – got up from Dunkeld by the Marquis (heir) of Atholl Tullibardine – 350. He was Ferries’ Sergent. Baden Powell, and Laird O’Murthly (Fotheringham) were present about 1 mile from here – good pay. Monday July 13 We go north this morning Mrs. Smith, and us four to Ballinluig in Patrick’s livery. We came to Bairdy Willie = Duke’s fool (killed dog of J. Stewart). He was a game keeper, and the Duke when he would get angry and not be catching game – would lose an otter, his revenge was on Bairdy Person in Scott’s Lady of the Lake https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brig_o%27_Turk 28 Battleground - https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/news/sheriffmuir-battlefield-under-threat-from-commercialforestry/ 29 Ruth -- The Smiths are relatives. Jean Stewart's sister Margaret Stewart m. unknown Robertson. their daughter 26 27 Elizabeth m. unknown Smith. Their daughters are Belle and Jeannie. 30 Ruth - ruth larmour Think this is a son of Elizabeth Robertson and unknown Smith. Hugh Smith – son was Tom Smith 31 Raised for Boer War https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Horse 36 �Willie by lashing him. Willie Duff wouldn’t mind it Duke would throw him a gold sovereign. “Late Duke George” . Cave on rt. Fugitive Duncan Hogg used to hide in a cave on Craigie Burns. Emerge from the tree covered road high up looking up the Tay valley – grand high hills on both sides – houses in distance – one of the grandest views – great painter Sir John Millais painted it from here. Corner – where soldiers was once buried – milestone Perth 10, Dunkeld 4 – train passing in valley below. Pitlochry 8 ½. Duke killed in skirmish 1745 – Prince Charlie’s [small drawing] [Clipping from Perthshire Advertiser – Dunkeld and Birnam. Information for Visitors – List of visitors at Dunkeld and Birnam – Misses Jennie and Minerva Fleming. Messrs James and Roy Fleming of Owen Sound ,Canada - visiting Atholl Street (Mrs Duff).] p. 76 Laddies Brigg Next the Laddie’s Brigg32 – About 1810 there was a boy murdered here. It seems 2 neighbours had the same barn – 1 each end, and this boy’s father suspected the other occupant of stealing part of his crop – so he had his boy watching at night in the barn – man came in and after forking over some sheaves – the boy yelled “that’s enough”. One night later the man met the boy at this brigg and beat him to death (pole knife) threw his body over brigg then went and carried him to Tay and threw him in. Poor woman saw it and ran as it happened to the very man’s house, told of murder, she [wife at house] then locked her in and ran to get her husband to murder her too, but she escaped before they got back. Lead [Pedie’s ? ] toll – where toll used to be collected. Dowally (card)33 church – where aunt Grace (Robertson)’s folks are buried. Looked in church – saw bit of gallery – Rev John Robb present minister (?) Called next at the starch mill – and called on Mrs. Douglas – who very kindly gave us as any information she could. 1st Drive North Distillery of Peter McLaggen’s (suicided) 32 33 Scottish word for bridge Roy indicated a postcard – don’t have it. 37 �Robt Robertson (father-in-law of Uncle Jas) worked there 24 years. Jas Kennedy great singer of Kindallchan died last fall. Dalnabo beside Ballinluig. We crossed over new bridge – beside where the old ferry was. Passed house where Alex Mackenzie used to live and which he built. We came to “Logierait Hotel” (Card) and then to the Presbyterian Church – and at East end of the church is the following monument inscription – “1858 This memorial is erected over the grave of the late Alexr Mackenzie, by his widow and seven surviving sons, now resident in Canada West. The deceased was born in this parish 4th April 1784, and died at Dunkeld 7th March 1836. His father Malcolm Mackenzie was buried here in Jany 1836 aged 95. His mother, several sisters, and other kindred likewise lie underneath. Farther down, on main stone: “Gone to the resting place of man, The universal home Where ages past have gone before And ages still shall come.” [Map of Ballinluig District – p. 79] 38 �In order to see the last line I had to scrape away the moss earth – top of monument is an urn with cloth over – main mon.34 is free stone – marble slab face for main inscription. Ht 6 ½ ft. Logierait Cemetry Dowally: The Dowally (Card) Churchyard35 – Wm Graham farmer Balnacraig 1830-89 Donald Butter, Kindallachan died 1858 Jas McLaren Ballentium 1856 aged 47 34 35 monument In Find a Grave identified a Wm Graham d 1897, Donald Butter d 1858, and James McLaren d 1857. https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2553390/dowally-churchyard-(perth-and-kinross) 39 �Here is the grave of John Stewart – died 184536 – brother of my grandmother. He died of a most peculiar unknown disease – doctors wanted his body – safe was put on and no mark put on grave to prevent grave robbery. Mrs. Smith’s mother – Mrs Robertson (her brother) buried a hapenny in a certain spot to find out if the grave was dug into – she later looked for the coin, could not find it. Other inscriptions of relatives – In memory of James McGregor, farmer Ballenluig of Tullymet, who died 19 th March 1852, aged 50 years, also of his wife Elizabeth Stewart 1873,37 18th June aged 67 years. Aunt Jessie says this is a daughter of Donald Stewart. Pictures on stones – harrow, plough, rakes, forks, representing a farmer. Notice on church door – ER 3rd Battalion, Blackwatch, Royal Highlanders. Lieu Col the Master of Rollo etc Musketry Drill be ordered out to Inverness to Perth road38 – stages – mail coaches – high flyer – 4 port coaches – attendants dressed in scarlet cassocks –thunder down the road in full gallop. We pass over the river Tummel again – UJ [uncle James] points out a [curve ?] in river – anglers dam where there is good fishing, poaching. “Ballinluig Inn R.Dow” Stone house where Rev Murray used to live and where UJ used to herd his cattle – 6 sh. for 7 mos .work. Ballinluig school “1863” – 3 rooms – children getting out 1 pm. Drive up slope – pass by a glen where there used to be mineral water. [Small clipping of part of poem 39 – Oh, weel I lo'e our auld Scots sangs, The mournfu' and the gay; They charm'd me by a mither's knee, In bairnhood's happy day: Tinkler’s camp “The Port” – farther [Benthalar ?] Tailor Town Stewart – (I guess Tom Stewart )– (cousin) school teacher – to Canada In Logierait Family 38 Written in top left corner of p 81 39 Glued in top right corner of p 82. By Archibald Mackay See http://www.rampantscotland.com/songs/blsongs_auldsangs.htm ] 36 37 40 �Kirrandrum We had our lunch at the little burn at the gate. Then we went into Kirrandrum. Here we found the remains of the old stone house where grandfather lived – a double house – at south end another man (no relation) James Steward / school master lived, the eastern wall is more descernible than other, nettles, ox-eyed daisies, bluebells of Scotland (?) thistles (Scotch) grass, grow among the stones and earth – the home that once gave shelter and warmth to my father and his brothers and sisters is scattered, broken, and gone like the one who placed it there grandfather. The “steadings” are descernable, and the outline of the garden – a wall had been built around the slope and had been filled in level on east side – one large mountain ash tree and a smaller one yet stand at the foot of the garden. Looking before you is one of the grandest sights of Scotland, the bright broad rivers of the Tay and the Tummel join their two valleys and their rivers before you, to flow onward to old Dunkeld and Perth to Dundee by the sea. The majestic hills tower on the farther side are crowned by the 6th Duke of Atholl’s cross, on the sight of the old Royal castle, down at the foot of the slope rests the peaceful little village of Ballinluig. The Highland RR train puffs up the valley – loses itself in the great pass of Killiecrankie so hallowed to Scotchmen, for the death of their hero Bonnie Dundee. Miles of country lie before you, the green verdure, shaggy hills, some to be covered with the purple bloom of the heather, the bright, silent water, make a great living picture. No wonder that it nearly broke the heart of my grandfather and grandmother to leave this beautiful country, leave home and friends and associations dear as life itself, leave it forever never to return, cross the bleak, stormy ocean and live in the forests of Canada. His independent spirit is to be admired. He would never bow his head or take off his bonnet to the Duke of Athole, that man who sleeps in Old Blair Kirk. He hired his two oldest boys John and James to the Duke to peal oak bark – could not find out wages till end of season and he could pay what he liked – the two boys 11 or 12 years old – or 1841-42 – travelled 2 miles night and morning, brought their own little lunch of brose40 and bannock with them, paid a hapenny on the Tunnel ferry and were paid at the end of the season at 3 d per days = 6 cents per day. It was things like that that drove him to a land of freedom, where he would call no man his master, and they would have the product of their labor for themselves. An industrious man he was. I saw the NE wall of the old potato mill on Tullymet where he worked for seven years and never missed a day – sugar of lead poisoning undermined his health – he had to stop anyway. Steward his brother-in-law and he were building a stone wall – the factor came to measure it with a tape. Steward told him AF to gather up some of the tape in his hand so as to measure more. “No. I’ll neither tell nor act a lie” was the answer. 40 Probably brosemeal – or peasemeal - once common place in Scotland http://www.redbookrecipes.com/peasemeal-an-ingredient-unique-to-scotland/ 41 �Cotter houses = houses without farms for poor people who found work. Steadings = outbuildings I left the land41 of the broom and the [wheirs ?] 60 years ago. School Times Then we drove along the road towards the school (2 m) First went north to find Baptist Church – Craigbea B. Ch. of Tullymet. Stopped to ask a young man (with glasses) – student Glasgow (?) university – also his father Rev Peter Grant, father of father used to preach there. We drove down to the church but this church was built 1847 where old one was. Rev. Steadman now. U.J. told about the fight, only one he ever had, with young Duff. How he was forced to fight and beat him and Mrs Duff giving him a piece of head cheese and oat bannock and asked him not to hurt her boy any more – not courage enough to explain but promised. “I had only 1 fight. The boys wanted Duff and me to fight. I didn’t want to – refused and refused. Duff wanted to – called me a coward. I finally did “ Crumbs in corner of pockets – smuaichan42 in Gaelic – carried their little lunches in their pocket. On northward passed through the larch plantation where the old path used to come out – the condy where the boys forced him to crawl through and he nearly got stuck. Tullymet School Came to the Half Way house where James Steward, grand uncle used to keep a pub. Then we came to the school on the corner. It is now a dwelling. Mr. Duncan Campbell lives here – only 2 years. Though very kindly man but not able to give much information. He said to us “will you have some spirits? Being UJ was present. J says – oh no thanks never touch it – and being J was present UJ “No thank you. I am a temperance man”43 The stonework new looking – ie mortared, slate shingles. It used to be thatched, no chimneys til coal came and stove – just a hole in the roof smoke-hole 35’ x 24’ – used to hold 150 in winter sometimes – teach part let them go and then other part. 2 teachers part of the time. [sketch] 4 windows on front, same on back door at near end – boys names carved on stones. Names of teachers (cruel) Duncan Cameron 5 years (Good) Angus Cameron 5 or 6 years until went into [illegible] and died Written in margin. Maybe quoting James What Roy wrote but might be wrong. 43 RF had crossed this out. 41 42 42 �Campbell They got a stove 1834 Not a parochial school Robt. Ferguson was teacher just before they left country Fleming Family: Shokey, Shamey, Shoney, Epie, Dolley, Handie, Olie Sharlie, Shanie. “half a play day to the schedule” At the death of Sir R. Dick every tenant got a picture of the general. Saw 2 of them Mrs Dow’s and J.F. About 1830 Jas Anderson (of mills), A Fleming and influential men of neighborhood got poor education from parish school at Ballinluig, so agitated sought to establish a voluntary school. Duke of Atholl gave the land, Sir R. Dick built the school, and financially helped it. It was successful and satisfactory. Sir Robt Dick must have been a good man by what everyone tells me. He used to visit the school, give prizes to the school for diff classes in reading, writing and math. When passing he would call in and John and James, who were fearless pleasant singers – twins, looked so much alike they could scarcely be told apart parents mistook them, and the teachers and scholars scarcely ever knew them apart. They were dressed in kilts identically and were brought up and placed on the platform to sing for Sir R.D. Sing some psalm tunes. Hymn 1.44 Here we suffer grief and pain Here we meet and part again In Heaven we part no more O that will be joyful When we meet to part no more. Psalm Great King on high Accept our praise For these our humble songs Till tunes of noble songs We raise with immortal tongues They had no secular songs in those days in school. Also– “There is a happy land, far, far away 45 Where saints in glory reign 44 45 https://hymnary.org/text/here_we_suffer_grief_and_pain Slightly different lyrics -- http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/There_Is_a_Happy_Land/ 43 �Bright bright as day We shall happy be when from sin and Satan free Sir R.D. would complement them “That’s very good my bonny laddies” and give them a penny each – no others sang for him A. Campbell – The Gaelic is dying out. Nearly all my acquaintances talk the gaelic, but the young people do not. Duke of Atholl keeps everything the same – country does not change – only the people. Another school scene: Arithmetic sums etc – time test slates on platform – John and James and Ellen McDougal girl used to be first – married to Jas Forbes buried in Logierait. Three schoolmates of U.J. [Uncle James] 1. Annie Forbes – sixties – Mrs McLaughlan 2. William Wallace – lives in Dowally 3. John Fleming of Ballecragan (died Dec 1909) Did you recognize any resemblance in them to what they were when you attended school – not Annie Forbes – no – not the curl of the mouth, the wrinkles of the eye, the cut of the face, motions, thought perhaps I could remember some peculiarity – nothing – I would not know I had ever seen her before. We came to the Milton. Aunt Ann Scott used to live there by that burn. Saw the chapel that Sir R.D.’s son built. Wm – R.C. – expensive on inside. Mrs. McLauchlan lives at the Meadows. Picked up a little girl, Kittie Bruce colored picture in reader. We meet the scholars from Guay school. On rt – Mains of Kilmorich where grandfather was born away up on mountain Loch Ordie, where Queen Victoria + Duchess of Atholl lost their way coachman Smith (?),46 + Loch Ochean. Return home. Tuesday July 14 In afternoon Jeanne,47 Minnie and I go out for a whell48 to Murthly Castle via Birnam and near the Highland RR, ie West side – came to the arch which was rather grand looking if set off properly – but surroundings unsuitable – people live in the arch – a clothes line with clothes on it was strung from right hand side. Minnie and I went down to see the New Castle Not certain this is the correct placement of the inserted text, Jeannie Smith 48 Whell = wheel in Scots 46 47 44 �Murthly Castle49 We went down the slope through the trees and came to the gravel road – grounds nicely laid out long drive to front of castle – with plane (? RF) trees on both sides – stone spheres – decoration of angles [angels?] . Also avenue on right. We saw the old castle from the farther side of the river. Whitish or yellowish, plain in appearance. See the Murthly Romance page 189 for further information. We met Mr Rae Factor in his whell, but he said nothing to us. That night we went fishing in the Tay for trout, perch, salmon and other fish. Bell had borrowed a pole from “Davie”. But we were unsuccessful. On the above trip we crossed the Caputh bridge at the village and saw into the school which had good apparatus. “And though after my skin worms destroy this body yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job xix 1759 and age 42 – lawful husband 173050 [clipping with social notice about supper and dance at Murthly] Wednesday July 15 Trip to Loch Clunie Jeanne and we four go on this trip in same outfit. We turned to right and over the hills to East – first saw Loch Lowes and Loch Craig Lush, then Cardna Hill, Cardna House, Butterstone Loch, Butterstone House on left. Armstead – friend of WE Gladstone occupied it – owned by the Lows (?). Smiths house where they were mostly born – smitty then P.O. Largest sheep farm on Duke of Atholl’s estate – little burn – solid stone hedge. We came to Loch Clunie, circle around it till we come to a bit of village and the church. Rather large country church – went in the right door and examined around. Then outside – read the inscription on t.s. [tombstone] – timeglass and wings. One peculiar – 1759 aged 62 “her lawful husband”51 [sketch] Rev Aytoun Young is minister of Clunie Church. We saw him pass into hay field – smoking a cigarette. Jeanne says he swears when he gets mad. Aunt Ann Scott is buried in Clunie Churchyard (?). When she married first they were in good circumstances. http://www.murthly-estate.com/ inscription on something 51 must refer to inscription above. 49 50 45 �Castle Clunie52 We then went to the caretaker of the castle Mr Roger, oldish man – got a great boat and the big keys of the castle, and started over. Landed, and went up to the tower door, unlocked it and entered. We went up the winding stair A – little room on right each time as well as a small dungeon like room underneath B. Entered main hall. 2nd floor – find bit room, mantel piece, 2 tables or trestles for lunch parties, shutters of cedar, which when open fit in as a panel, deep windows. [drawing of layout of tower with the rooms. ] It is circular and probably artificial. Note the trim slits of windows in the tower. We ascended to the top and I opened a small roof window slide and crawled out on the roof. Castle Clunie See 13 – p. 118 [drawing of exterior of Castle Clunie – view from south] 2nd floor – 2 cartwheels, dairy, a cupboard – shelves, mantel shelf and tables. Iron grates outside of window. In kitchen we saw the large fireplace granges, carne (? – RF), left end I suppose is an oven. Names are scrawled on the dirty walls. I took a black coal from the grate and put mine. Clunie of Clunie was head of Clan McPherson. He used to command the Black Watch. Annual meeting of clan in city. Blairgowrie On the way back, met 2 boatloads of people, saw wild ducks, many water lilies. We continue on to Blairgowrie Marlee Hotel, school church. [sketched map of area] “South United Free Church. Pastor X White” Drove around Blairgowrie. On way home passed many small fruit farms with nice residences. We passed on his tricycle, Sir Alex Mackenzie. He is married to a sister of the Duchess of Atholl, lives at Glendelvin, Caputh and Spittefield are mostly owned by him. Drinks very much. Next Stenton House where Lord Advocate of Scotland lives. Built 1870. [clipping – “A Hearty Welcome” social notice for Mr and Mrs Ronald Graham Murray being welcomed to Stenton House] 52 http://www.castlesfortsbattles.co.uk/perth_fife/clunie_castle_hill_clunie_castle.html 46 �See the two druid stones again and slate quarry. Thursday July 16 Rains all day – so stay in. In evening Uncle James and I go over to Mrs. Sim, mother of Joe Sim. Two Miss Sims at home, daughter and grand daughter. Mrs Sims and girls tell me the Murthly traditions with which they are very familiar. This may have been Frid or [illegible]… Friday July 17 the day Whistles died Jeanne, Aunt Jennie, and I set out for St Andrews. Miss first train. We set out for Perth. After Murthly we see the First United Presby Church in Scotland – over 100 years old. Another in Inverness built same time. Three years ago United Presby and Free Church = United Free worship was almost identical. We see Scone Palace. Rev. MacKenzie of Little Dunkeld Ch. Speaks too long and wanders – 11:30 to 2 on communion days. One time there was a social and lecture to be held at Little Dunkeld , so he got Rev Donald from Montrim (? ) to give an address. He had to return by the 10 o’clock train, and Mr .McKenzie knew it – necessity for appointment. McK gave the introductory address and made it so long that Rev Donald [nicely ?] had time to get up and excuse him and leave to catch his train. We arrive at Dundee and have an hour or so to wait. See St Enoch’s Parish Church University College, bones in window, Nethergate St. Claverhouses’s home was 2 miles from Dundee. We crossed the great Tay Bridge – 2 miles long. The middle part was built new and different. The great disaster occurred Dec 28th 1879 at night – storm, darkness, the train with 300 or 400 passengers mostly returning after Xmas festivities, coming home to Dundee at night – the bridge was not built strong enough, and the storm sweep the middle part of it away. The train came and dived into the open chasm deep into the water. Not a soul ever came up alive. The long lights o f the bridge coule be seen in the city with the blank in its middle – and the dreadful crashes and nose of the disaster were heard far up the city. Pieces of tat train have gone all over the world, and the disaster is never forgotten. Who was the architect of the bridge. He must have been incompetent since the bridge did not stand. Sir Thos Bouch. Oh I hardly think that – it was more the cheapness with which he was forced to supply it. His name was Sir Thos. Bouch I think. This new part is double lined – other only single. 47 �Sir Thos. Bouch had made plans and had begun the erection of an immense suspension bridge on Forth – 2 spans of 1600 ft – but this disaster caused the Forth Bridge Co. to lose faith in him + they immediately stopped operations. 53 [Clipping – long from Dundee Advertiser – July 16, 1903 – Reviews : Dundee and Lindores - publication of “Chartulary of the Abbey of Lindores”. p. 98 of journal [Short clippings about the bridge] We met in with an exceedingly nice man of the Congregation Church going to Crail, past St Andrews – explains the sights and kindly bought me a Dundee Advertiser at St Andrews – concerning the Abby of Lindores. Mars Training Ship54 – 400 on boat – Industrial School, reformatory Wormwood. Above gentleman was very pleased with a Rev. R.J. Campbell of City Temple London – came from Boston Church established 1623. New port – Sir John Long – Editor Dundee Advertisor – residence Also Capt Scott. Arrive at St Andrews – On moor outside of town, towards Fife, Archbishop Sharpe was murdered. (On page 98 is article cut out of paper given me by the kind gentleman.) St Andrews As we entered St Andrews we saw the finest golf course in Scotland. Prestwick also good. We walk up street through the Pends great ruins 55 – went through a gate into St Andrews burying ground beside surrounded by wall in ruins. “In memory of Rt. Rev. Charles Wordsworth 40 years Bishop of the Diocese of St Andrews D + D 180692. Sea short distance off. Robert Chambers L.L.D. Author of traditions of Edinburgh (in ruined room) 1653 – old tower. Passage written in green ink and very fine hand. Roy musth have added it later, perhaps at same time as adding the clippings. 54 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Mars_(1848) 55 The Pends – street where ruins of St Andrew are http://www.visitstandrews.com/do/historic-sites/st-andrewscathedral/ 53 48 �Passage of dungeon Sir Robt. Anstruther Dalyell of Lingo 1831-90 The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral are mighty in size but not enough for that [mystic ?] air – the buts of the pillars are there showing the form of the church – cruciform – transepts, pillars 8 sides – 2 lines. “Rev. Daniel Robertson 1774-1811 Cardinal Beaton was murdered by Norman Lestie 1546 assisted by his brother John + others – took the castle early in the morning – killed C.B. in his bed-room, hung body outside walls – battlements siege of caste for some months – in which John Knox was chaplain – who said C.B.’s death was just “slain by the hand of God – C.B. was privately interred 9 mos. After the murder in the convent of the Black Friars a part of the chapel of which – a most venerable + interesting ruin – still remains in South St. in part of Madras College – but particular spot unknown. (Conspirators in league with Henry VIII) – French fleet came under Leon, Prior of Capua – + Regent Arran besieged castle – they [succumbed ?] finally on condition of self preservation – sent to galleys of France – including Knox – soon escaped – castle walls then [demolished ?]. N. Leslie, Master of Rothes – tragically killed in war. Battle of Cambray 1554 in service of Fr. King – George Wishart the Martyr was executed by order, + sight of (?) C.B. – this was the principal cause of C.B.’s death. [Clipping “A day at St Andrews” – Sandy McNabs Kronicles - humorous piece told in a Scots dialect about being in St Andrews. ] p 103 of journal Dundee to Perth On return came to Leuchars Junction56 “Change for Cupar, Lady Bank and Edinburgh” Crossed the Tay bridge again – counted the arches – 20 arches, S, 13 new arches in middle, 40 arches N. Some say that the swaying of the train smashed the bridge and they went in. Dundee old Tower – go up this tower – steps – I go all the way up winding steps. Dundee – public playground – swing may poles Kinfauns Castle57 – Hon Stuart Gray – Kinross Hill Perth Station – station master, Mr. Burk, young tall man. 56 57 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchars_railway_station https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinfauns_Castle 49 �Scone Trip Come to Perth – have a walk up street – came to a statue of a man with dog – no name on it – walked around it – I asked a man standing on corner whose statue this was “That’s Sir Walter Scotts’ monument” “Isn’t it peculiar there’s no name on it?” “Ay! and I spoke to the Lord Provost about the matter, and he replied that it didn’t need a name – bodies should know him” This statue is at head of High St. (?) See the North and South Inches.58 North Inch by River. Famous fight here Perth + Scone We take a train car to the New Scone pronounced (Scoon ) – High St – Post Office on corner of Scott St + High St. Cross the fine bridge over Tay, 2 other bridges below, none above , in Perth. Tay was frozen over 7 or 8 years ago – skating and curling – very peculiar – unique to have skating on river. “Fair City of St. Johnston” = Perth Got in conversation with a man on top of the train car – and he told me we couldn’t get into Scone palace or grounds – if possible – at lodge - Mr. Pit Keethly might let us in. Adam Will from Collace – large estate Shooting and Fishing – Grouse – Aug 12 to Xmas No fishing Oct and Nov Use nets first of month then lines Pheasants, rabbits and hares Partridge – Sep 14 – 1 month or more Rabbit shooting later Otters yet but scarce Scone Palace – the old Royal Palace is national property. – The room is there where Mary Queen of Scots slept – kept just as it was – bed etc – Earl of Mansfield will let no one into castle. He used to get a grant for taking care of castle – Earl said it was not sufficient, so shut the public out. Estate belongs to Earl as long as there are heirs. 58 Large public parks in Perth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Inch Fight may have been South Inch. Inch = small island in Scots 50 �The Factors are Dickson and McKenzie, lawyers, Br London Bank Perth (across bridge) It is about 1 mile over to Old Scone from New Scone – end of car [rout ?] We went into a butcher shop opposite car terminus, and butcher told us everything he could very kindly. Road to Blairgowrie on left side. The Centre of Scotland is said to be marked with an old hawthorn, [paling ?] around it, propped up with sticks – leaning northward. There is a new being planted – grave yard right in front – offered 9 ft ? of property. Horses on train know 2 bells. Eng and Scot diff to Amer tourists – black silk stiff hats “Livery and Bait stables” – Museum after burning 1812 – picture of Arch Sharp of St. Andrews. Loch Leven and Castle Board train for Loch Leven – get off at station – + walk down to boat house – rent a boat – 5 s –for trip to island including boatman – rather dear – owned by a syndicate. There were 8 members of the Edinburgh Amateur Club getting ready to go out to fish – hooks all over their hats – long rods – suit special – one would think they were going to empty the lake – It was 3 pm. I heard them say “we’ll stay till 9” 3 sh. Per hour – 4 boats. I didn’t see them catch anything. So I wondered how they got along. On Monday I picked up an Edinburgh paper and in an angling [review ?] I read the following. [Clipping – Angling – Lochleven – “rain agin fell on Saturdauy forenon there being now four or five inches of flood water in the loch from the recent rains”. More description of weather - Mr John Wright of Kinross caught 4 trout which weighed 4 lb ] [Clipping – “Lochleven is a broad lake with the Highland hills on one side and the plain of Kinross on the other. Its castle, one of the many belonging to the Douglasses, was on an island in its midst.” More description of Lochleven, Kinross Castle, Mary’s rooms and what Mary wore when she visited April 13th 1563. We pass Kinross Kouse on left ₤ 6000 in laying out of grounds – not occupied for 100 years – picnic on shore – by road – 1400 ac. land. Laird was forced to entrance to the cemetery. There is a stone monument in water –[ Nickel Gourie ?] 51 �We were shown the spot where the keys were found – 1858 (?), where they were dropped when Queen Mary was escaping from L.L. Castle. About 2 feet long. Boatman said the keys were in museum at Edinburgh but we were shown them at Abbotsford (mistake)59 [Clipping in top right corner of page – Sir Walter Scott – The Abbot – based on life of Mary Queen of Scots] [Drawing of island with castle and cemetery marked – level of lake used to be much higher.] At St Serf Id. Or on mainland beyond there are the ruins of an old monastery where the monks used to preach – visible the loch is 5 miles long and 3 ½ miles broad. Landed at little pier – walked up through long grass to castle. The castle is surrounded by a mighty wall – 30 ? feet high on the south. Entrance dark cut in ground from north. The main castle is in North West corner. Remains of floors can be seen. I counted five stories including basement. 2 floors gone but fireplaces and doorways still there – no roof – stone seats by the windows worn, seats no doubt Mary Queen of Scots sat on, often contemplating her troubles. Mary names carved, plant growing in doorway and stone closets, bit of sod of from crack – red top = yellow lock, alter bushes. I view the west through an open window – shining silver sun ripples – 3 tall chimneys of factories, graveyard – sands where they found the Keep and where she made her escape. South – castle walls, courtyard, hills of Benarchty and little island – The Lily’s Bower. [Pages folded and glued in – onion skin – very fine hand writing – Roy wrote out long passage from Encyclopedia Britannica about Mary Queen of Scots ] [Sketch of layout of Loch Leven Castle p 113 of journal.] East – elm inside castle walls shutting off view of other trees. North – view of garden where queen used to likely walk contemplating her next move – beech tree, 2 plane trees, and oak, + x. The stone stairs in the stair tower are mostly broken, but the curving turn is still visible from top to bottom, some whole steps remaining. In 2nd story – 2 whole panes of glass diamond shape remaining. Stone trough running outward, basement dark and damp – warm day – castle cool – castle had been slightly repaired with cement. Garden walls re mortared – trough running out. 59 Noted by Roy 52 �MQS’s dwelling as a captive60 was in the second storey of the castle + consisted three small rooms opening into each other – Retinue only two women (1 = Mary Seaton) + a boy – When her escape was detected one of the small pieces of artillery with battlement was fired as a warning. Notice above main entrance – “Visitors are earnestly solicited to protect these ruins from being injured. Kinross Dec 1865.” – sign 3 ‘ x 6” We went around the heap of ruins on NE corner – then E wall – which is leaning out as it to fall – picked and ate some goose berries off bush. Came to the large round tower where it is said Mary Queen of Scots stayed. Oak stumps and sprouts. Mary was 11 months and some days in this castle. We get in the boat and the 2 boatmen row us back – we see the Loman Hills on NE – large one is called The Bishop. See the Red Bower island and Lily’s Bower – away to the East we see the ruins of an old Abbey. Looking straight to North – we see Burleigh Castle – among trees Kinross House Kinross house has not been occupied since it was built about 300 years ago. Sir Basim Montgomery is present proprietor. Sir James Montgomery bought the estates. He was out shooting ducks and got drowned. Kinross House was built for Duke of York. Jas I of England (Maybe a mistake) but he never slept in it. The cemetery on the hill belongs to the estate, but the public have to have access through much against the will of the proprietors. That vault in the centre, almost the size of a church is the only part the proprietors could claim. [Drawing – small map of area] Men used to watch from the tower to see that no bodies were stolen. [Clipping – Churchyard Watchtower – illustration and explanation – men with guns posted in tower to watch for grave robbers. ] Some stones date 1400 – this was about where Mary landed. ₤ 1500 for museum for Kinross - “There’s a window for every day in the year” 60 Passage inserted 53 �₤ 20,000 has been spent on it already. Prop is a nasty cantankerous man – has another estate in Peebleshire. It was over a mile from ID. To boat houses – where Mary landed - pettie boer plant (?) Before the Loch was drained, the golf course was under water – where those factories are, wild ducks used to dive. Mary was imprisoned in L. Castle from June 17 1567 to May 2 1568 – 10 mos, 15 days. Athole (from encyclopedia) - a mountainous romantic district in N. Perthshire – comprehends a great portion of the ancient Caledonian forest. In 8 th century it constituted with Stormont, the possessions of a Pictish Prince . Athole gives the title of Duke to the ancient house of Murray. Blair Athole – several weeks siege 1746, held against the partisans of Pretender, prior to Battle of Culloden. Athole means pleasant land. Blair of Athole = Field or vale of Athole. Clipping December 1 1913 from The Perthshire Constitutional and Journal – Duke of Atholl and son Marquis of Tullibardine with Pipe Band of 6th Battalion the Black Watch at the Military Tournament. Monday July 20 Trip to Blair Atholl We go up on Highland RR – get off at station – see Blair Atholl Hotel. We come to the entrance to Atholl grounds – we are directed 2 ½ miles walk to Old Blair Kirk partly in ruins. Uncle James sings. Lassie, go, will ye go to the braies o’Balguhidder 61 perhaps ditto Where the deer and the roe closely bounding together Sports the long summer day on the braies o’ Balquhidder. We come to 3 or 4 houses – inquire the way – go down the “Old Brig o’Glentult”62 [ 61 Wild Mountain Thyme https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Mountain_Thyme https://mainlynorfolk.info/nic.jones/songs/wildmountainthyme.html 62 Probably Glen TIlt 54 �“Ye canna gae aff it, unless ye jump the dyke” with such strong assurance we went. We are in sight and near the Grampians. Aunt Jennie remembers the lesson of the old readers and recites: My name is Norval On the Grampian Hills My father feeds his flocks.” Athole Vault We turn down a lane, pass through a gate and into the old cemetery – the Kirk – Old Blair Kirk is in ruins – roof gone except in wing having vault. We enter and read the inscription. “Within the vault beneath are interred the remains of John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, who fell at the Battle of Killiecrankie 27th July 1689, aged 46. This memorial is placed her by John 7th Duke of Athole K.T. 1889” (sep 1889) On left side of opening to Atholl vault. We look in and see the Atholl tree in marble 0 two or three branches cut off – representing the dead. “George Augustus Frederick John Murray, 6 th Duke of Athole, died 1864 – aged 49” Remains beneath. Also Anne Horne Drummond – widow of 6th Duke of Athole 1814-1897. This is the Duchess Dowager who was well known for more than half a century. She was an intimate friend of Queen Victoria, who often visited her. They used to be driving much together. One evening, over 30 years ago, they were driving near Loch Ordie on the [illegible] and were return late. Coachman Smith , tho experienced lost his way, nearly fell over a precipice – “rescued by my brother” says John F. 63 see clipping page 124. There are to be no more buried in this vault. A child of present Duke (?) was buried here but its body was removed, and the vault sealed forever. They used to air the vault sometimes, visits made on anniversary of death. Clipping “Bonnie Dundee” A Claverhouse Chronicle . Opens with a Sir Walter Scott ballad about Claaverhouse. Draws from Professor Sanford Terry in new book “Life of John Graham” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Tilt 63 Maybe this was John Fleming the Yankee. 55 �Handwritten note: Soldiers leap at Killiecrankie.. The following concerning Bonny Dundee was told me by John Fleming 64 – “There has always been a considerable doubt where Bonny Dundee was buried. He was killed the evening of the battle as he sat on horseback, when his horse drank out of a well on the field of Killiecrankie. Some say he was buried near this well – others on another part of the battle field on Urrard Estate, and others , as most people believe, say he is buried in the Atholl vault (3 places altogether) I was always anxious to know. His resting place was unmarked up to 1889 when the present Duke put up that tablet. My opportunity came when the Duchess Dowager died in 1897 – I was one of the ones who had to prepare the vault for the reception of the remains of the Duchess – Me unlocked the vault and with a lantern descended. The 6 th Duke is lying on the South end (? ) of the vault and beside him his wife’s remains were placed. In the E corner (?)I came to a remains wrapped in lead – the warrior’s sword lay upon his breast – a Highland broadsword of the 17th century. His armour lay near. (really in Blair Castle) – truly the body of Bonny Dundee. After the funeral of the Duchess Dowager the vault was sealed forever by order of present Duke. Family burial place to be Dunkeld – another vault not far from castle65 [Inserted – onion skin pages glued in – Roy – more notes about Graham of Claverhouse – also some verse by Dr Archibald Pitcairn 66 translated by Dryden 1863. P. 123] [Drawing of Old Blair Kirk – with road to Blair Atholl village. P. 124] [Clipping – Dunkeld - Dowager Duchess of Athole goes to Windsor as lady-in-waiting on the Queen .” Continue at court until the 29th when Lady Waterpark would replace her. Queen to visit Dunkeld House and tour. From People’s Journal July 19, 1890 In this cemetery I saw several of the following names on stones – Scott, Robertson, Steward, McLegan. 6th Duke wished to die in Blair Castle and be buried in Old Blair Kirk. The other Dukes are mostly buried in Dunkeld Cathedral – where St Colombo is also buried – Highlander “Tree of Life” [Drawing – map of entrance to estate and area. P. 125] John the Yankie– hard to know which words Roy ascribed to him – but according to this story, seems he worked for the Duke part of the time. Roy wasn’t entirely sure if he remembered what John said exactly. 65 Roy’s correction. 66 Recorded in Scottish Ballads and Songs, Historical and Traditionary, Book 2. See Google Books. 64 56 �The Grampians are pretty near. Shehallian, Benechlow are two of them. We walk back by the Tilt – a most lovely cool walk – appreciated on such a hot day. Trees overhead path near the bank – stepping over roots – one pretty grotto on farther side. Grass clean – meet pedestrians. [Drawing of grotto – small] They tell us that the Falls of Tender farther up the river which we did not see, but are beautiful. We return to station – nearly miss train. Grandtully We go down to Aberfeldy Junction rather Ballinluig Junction for Aberfeldy. It is a small train of 2 cars. I think we got off at Grandtully. Station master – lame man – very pleasant talked to us – giving us any information we wanted. We tried to hire the dog cart at hotel to out to see Grandtully Castle, but it was away. Minnie and I walk around the village – cross the bridge over the Tay – see a nice residence – go over to the dairy to get some milk, but all ordered. We get a man who runs a coal waggon to get his dog cart and drive us to castle – about 2 miles or so west. The castle is rather fine grounds, smooth and well laid out Norway pines and spruces – ivy covering part of the castle walls. The estate belongs to the Murthly Estate. Mr. W Stewart Forthingham is proprietor but Lady Steward67 has Grandtully estate during her lifetime – is of a very charitable nature. She is the widow of Sir Archibald Douglas Steward.68 The widow of Sir William – the wife he fancied [hampling ? ]blankets” and whom he so ill treated, is buried in the old cemetery up the hillside, south from castle vault under flags. The valley of the Tay has fine houses. Grand one – Guthrie Lorne, Kirkaddie, Dobbs – shooting tenant – locomotives Glasgow. Strathtay. [Findanate ?] Glendale Lady Steward would talk to any respectable person – aged 55 about. Lady Steward was from Banff.69 Sir Archibald D.S. died 1890. His widow is a most commendable, charitable kind lady. She is still alive, and was left Grandtully Castle during her life. [Clipping – Jan 2 1904. Opening of Grandtully Institute – Handsome Gift from Lady Stewart] 1. She built a church, a pretty whitish stone church on the banks of the Tay and presented it to the people 2. She built a small school and provided a teacher in vicinity of castle, for theose who were too distant to go to village school. 3. She built a soup kitchen and caldron for winter soup for village school. Roy often spelled Stewart as Steward. Some info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drummond-Stewart_baronets 69 Crossed out in text. P. 128 67 68 57 �4. She attends and takes interest in the curling matches on rink 1 mile away and provides luncheon for some, and gives prizes. Built them curling house 5. She gives many prizes in the school for sewing, music etc. 6. Had houses built for old long residents for 1 S per year. 7. Give picnics annual to school children down to Murthly – looks after the tenants. Scott’s Grandtully – it is 5 miles to Aberfeldy – fine house – Demsters [Dercralich ?] Sugar Refinery. Captain Robertson, [Edrindinat ?]– Marquis of Bradabine [Bradwardines]– Mrs McPherson – Cloithvolic 70 son become heir in November - bonfires then. One field on Estate of scotch fir trees – 8 or 9 years growth – soon a new forest – great area – new drive – used to be here fine garden. That wall where line of trees must be worth a ₤ a yard. New wing – from Sir Robt. Minges (steadings) 9 years ago new castle built – walls of ordinary stone. We see to East – Craggin Hill – 1897 – Bonfire Jubilee Wood – Loch Rennard. New Church - Tablet Memorial of Sir Douglas (John McDonald our driver) footbridge and school. To west great mountain Mt. Fergan – count 16 lochs, smoke of Edinburgh. See on farther side of Tay, Daniel Steward’s Free School – now it’s a dwelling house (“Ah I’m talkin lees, it’s no there he lives” McDonald.) Atholl Estate In the evening Tom Smith takes us into the Atholl grounds. Aracarria Walks – near the Tay “Water Mark Feb 1894” – mark on stake American gardens. Cor title = “His Grace, the Duke of Atholl” Atholl up to 3 years ago was spelt Athole when the Duke changed it. The Duke knows all his tenants, all his property – knows all transactions. The eldest son has the following title “The most noble the Marquis of Tullibardine DSO” DSO = Distinguished Service order – When Tom Smith wrote to him for job of shoeing the horses of the Scots Horse [Scottish Horse] that was the way he had to start the letter. I saw the reply type written – no marquis or left or right. The letter began “Sir – “ and was signed in writing “Tullybardine”. [Clipping – “Promotion for Marquis of Tullibardine” – People’s Journal perhaps Sep 1901 – Captail J.S., Marquis of Tullibardine, D.S.O., Royal Horse Guards, Major Scottish Horse, is granted the local rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in in South Africa whilst commanding the Scottish Horse. ] 70 Cloith – cloth in Scottish. Can’t identify cloithvolic – man of the cloth? 58 �Cor full signature “Major the Marquis of Tullybardine, D.S.S.” 1 There is Lady Ellen – a daughter, and 2 Lord James – son (youngest) 3 Lord George, Lady Dorothy (married to Riggles Bryce of army. There are Atholl Highlanders for protection – with tartan Atholl. The Duke’s summer house and bell for ferry. The banks of the Tay are beautifully terraced – pebbly beach below. See a mighty larch tree – straight stem – wanted for the Great Eastern but refused – come to the bowling greens go around Dunkeld House. House is rough cast = “brolled”(?) 12 small panes in each window. [Drawing – small] Dunkeld House Terraces in front of house – remember old fort up hill from Tay. The servants occupy more room that the family. Four or five years ago the minister Rev. Rutherford had a row with the Duke over the cathedral and grounds. No body could go into the grounds and tomb except time of service – without the keys and permission of the Duke’s employees – the minister kicked though it did him little good, in fact things are no better. Duke had a strong iron fence put up between the Cathedral and the Atholl grounds – allowing very little room around the edge. Since then the Duke did not attend service in Cathedral but goes down to little Dunkeld Church on the other side of Tay. He doesn’t like the people of Dunkeld avoids going through village. One day in June, the Duke was sitting in his arbor on the banks of the Tay watching the ripples on the river and the double falls across the way – trees overhanging – contemplating perhaps the beauty of the estate and the power of the Atholl House. Across the way the Scots Horse were [dining ?] , shouting, practising. It angered him that none could be heard within sound of the abode of the Duke of Atholl. He sent word for the horse to get to the farther end of the field – and the gardeners were given orders to plant Norway spruce and Scotch pine trees on the farther banks so as to cover the horse from his sight. I saw the trees. “In older times the Duke of Athole used to lead a wing of the Scottish army” “They have more sense now than to lead a wing”. [Additional material from last page 187 of journal – inserted here.71 71 Relocated 59 �At the same time as Murthly Castle was building the 6th (?) Duke of Atholl was building also – each trying to eclipse the other. D.A. wanted an [illegible 2 words], entrances and porch and pair could drive through. He sold the Island of Man to provide funds (Present income reported ₤ 80,000) One day the Duke went home, sat down in a chair + died. There never was a stroke of a hammer put on the building after to build it. Latterly torn down, + stone used to build present Dunkeld House 18991900 – built – the place where big one used to stand was levelled 1903, still earthy – next year grass. A model in wood is kept at D. House by present Duke at lodge. Perthshire Characters Neil Gow was a fiddler for the Duke – and was a fine player – buried in Little Dunkeld cemetery – shots or stones from grave watch. O’Donnahue lived in Dunkeld years ago. Brother still alive there. Coal merchant – Bridge had toll gates on it – to pay for bridge build 1804-7 – price paid near twice. O’Donahue applied to Duke to remove toll gates – refused. One night with his men he went down and threw them in Tay – replaced – repeated – no toll gates since. R. Burns called on Neil Gow and they had a merry time – on pane of glass he wrote a verse about Mrs. Gow – in Duke’s possession now. Sunday – saw Neil Gow’s House – stone low – 1 ½ ? storey roses on it – Don’t you know we pay for that ground [illegible]. Peats Thoroughly dried just before harvest– some don’t get them in until after harvest – even later still – stacking turf at home – “get a basket of turf” – burn first fire perhaps 1 day – 4 or 5 fires a day. Fireplaces [Drawing small – take gun down from the brace tree] Tuesday July 21 (?) We go up north for drive, call across the bridge to see John Fleming but unsuccessful as he works up 2 or 3 miles north. See Alexander Campbell 70 years old – lives Balmonan school house. We called at Douglass’ opposite Anderson’s old mill (starch). Anderson had several of these mills. I think Anderson [crossed out – note no] (McLaren (?))committed suicide – perhaps not – I guess it was Jim McInrory (?) who worked in Anderson’s mill.. We intend to drive up the hillside on a mountain road across the Tullymet estate to a pretty lock (Loch Ordie?), visited by Queen and Duchess Dowager. That was where they used to get peat – on mountain only certain soils did peat – cut peat in spring , put it in heaps piles – 1 ½ ft x 4 “ x 4” or 1 ft x 4” x 4”. 60 �“Down to the bog” “to cut turf” _ spade 4” or 5 “ wide – boghole to start from – throw in top hearth – 1st layer is fum (?) peat – spongy – lower down good – black – wheel that turf over to the bank – there dries in 3 weeks in damp = in shocks – ready to pile. Directly after seeding the turf cutting begins for 5 or 6 days or more. [Clipping – The Daily Whig, Monday Sept 21, 1903 – The Scotch School – Some interesting facts related. Article by Roy Fleming – “Visit paid to the schools by Roy Fleming, Garden Island Teacher – Scotland contented with its system” - long article ] p. 136 Last Drive North Visited Ballinluig school – first time – Mr James Kennedy was very pleasant to us and talked to all all noon hour and more – 1 to 2:2-. In his house – landscape, Highland Cottage and paintings of his own – Mrs Kennedy, very pleasant. Agree to call next day. Wednesday July 22 – Whistles72 funeral day Which we do at 3.30 to 5.00 pm as recorded in paper page 138 [clipping] John came down to see us. I got dog cart and Belle, Minnie, Uncle Jas, John and I went. After school – I drove John around – he introduced me to his friends right and left – invited passing walkers to have a ride – I sat up fine – John had a little on – all smiles – the proudest day of his life – those we didn’t stop to speak to we bowed to and John would motion toward me and look to them saying as much “here’s my cousin from American that I’ve been telling you about for the past month. Isn’t he a find young man”. John would have given me his house. He gave me clippings he used to write for People’s Journal Perth – some of his old schools book in calf skin. St Comb Farm We drove to Tullymet. I have found my notes of this trip. We pass a mail carrier on foot. Yes in Scotland every house has its mail delivered once a day – take letters to mail (rural deliver). “How much salary do they get ₤ 100 a year?” “No – about 13 sh a week, but he’s not occupied but a part of the day – about 8 hours: Is that all?” “Ay that’s all and he gets a new suit once a year” (really twice and boots) “Hey it must be an envious position to hold”. We came to St Comb’s Farm – organized by the Duchess Dowager – sheep and stock farm – 17 crofts into 1 farm – 5000 sheep – other stock – 5 team of horses. Mr. James Gillespie, Pres of Agric Assn of Middle Dist. Of Atholl was given the managership of the estate at a moderate salary. Duchess took a personal interest in it and in company with Queen Victoria has visited it. The farm is situated in the hill 72 Don’t know 61 �above the sands of St Combs. In 5 years (?) farm called “Oatmeal”. Duke called it a different name as well as other places. Gillespie made enough money as manager to buy the lease and whole stock and everything – perhaps ₤ 10,000. Strange wasn’t it – good financing for himself. The system of large estates allows for this – no doubt the factors and under managers get lots of side pulls. We pass Dowally Church again. Graves at turn just beforeGuay of Eng (? – RF). Prince Charlie fought and won on this road going north over the Grampians 1745. In olden days the bonfires with color in them told who was coming, of victory or defeat, red, green, white, violet. Prince Charley raised the Royal Standard at Glenfunnan in North, and of the Camerons, near Inverness. The Macdonalds did not get the foremost place in the battles. On the right wing, where they wanted at Culloden Moor, they just stood still: Prince Charlie fled to the West – was harbored by Flora Macdonald and fled Skye Island and then to France. At Inverness there is a statue of Flora Macdonald with her hand to her forehead, looking up Loch Ness still watching for the return of Bonny Prince Charlie. In 1872 – In Dowally near Druid stone – a stone coffin of great antiquity found 4 ‘long 3’ deep – in gravely bank – a bit of bone 1 inch long – thought remains of these denizens of yore – supposed to be man. We came to 2 Druid Stones on the left – a few feet apart. Minnie also saw a Druid circle near Loch Tay and I saw was near Lincluden and near Murthly. John F. said there was one near Clachlan of Aberfoyle. There were inscriptions on them sometimes perhaps at latter – writing commemorated victories. Druids were more advanced that the Caledonians. From them we get some feast days – fires on Halloween night. Perhaps too Baltane Day73 – egg feast on the hills – possibly turned into Easter. St Columba St Columba introduced Christianity into Scotland in 6th century. He landed from Ireland at iona 563 which till 850 was the head seat of Christianity in North. The influence of the church contributed considerable to the establishment of Scottish race over Picts. In 850 King Kenneth McAlpine removed the reliques of St Columba from Iona to Church at Dunkeld (also fatal stone from Argyle to Scone 859) – he died [several words crossed out] – his capital latterly. Above is from History – As we drove up just before the 3rd milestone from Dunkeld the place in the River Tay was pointed out where St Combs (=St Columba in Gaelic) took off his sandals, washed his feet, and applied the soft 73 May Day festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane 62 �silvery sand at the shore to the soles of his feet, which were sore from walking – inflamed. This is opposite St Comb’s farm. [Insert – page glued in – James Hogg Ettrick Shepherd - hand written biographical notes by Roy about this poet. P. 142 St Combs was on the way from Dull (= cross yet) on farther side of Fortingal where he had established a sort of college for monks. He was going to St Andrews, had originally started from Iona. St Combs dust has gone all over the world. Where were the bones of St Columba buried? – there is no account of them having been removed from Dunkeld – the old cathedral – the nave in ruins is still there. Tradition (?) points to the corner, near the old tomb of the bishop who founded the present walls. Gowans grow there. (see page 174) “Now by Columba’s shrine 74 I swear and every saint that is buried there. Tis he himself, Lorn sternly cries” when Lorn discovers Bruce in disguise. Four descendants in Dowally Castle, Oban. We drive further up the Tay – see across – Kinnaird House – where the Etterick Shephard – James Hogg75 – Poet author of Forest minstrel, Queen’s Wake, Madoc of the Moor, Pilgrims of the Sun etc and little prose – wrote well known “My name it is Donald Macdonald. I live in the Hielands sae grand” etc First start – “Drove a herd of cattle from Ettrick to Edinburgh for All Hallow Fair in dreary”. He suddenly conceived a notion of getting a volume into print, but having no manuscript in hand, he tried during his walks to remember the verses, and as often as they recurred, ran into a shop to borrow a stump of a pen, a morsel of paper to note them down. In this way copy was provided; luckily for his purpose he found a good natured printer, and an octavo volume or pamphlet was produced in a week with which he returned in triumph to the Forest. In this house he wrote Madoc of the Moor, Knight of Snodon. He was a friend and companion of Sir Walter Scott. These hills along the Tay in olden days were mostly fortified – on both sides. Thomas Stewart along here near Guay (rather simple) was drowned here one night about 1855 – I remember reading a letter in father’s old chest about it. 74 75 Written in margin. Partly quoting Lord of the Isles by Sir Walter Scott. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hogg Collected ballads for Sir Walter Scott. Also a writer. 63 �We called at Mrs. Dows Inn76 – ring bell – related – kind old lady “My mother’s sister married James Steward .”77 Sir Robt Dick James McGregor78 got the lease of Kirrandrum. I think her grandfather (mother’s father) and still remains as it was after 1843. Stewarts all fond of music, she said. (see also page 88). In Mrs Dows’ I see a picture (steel cut) of Sir Robt Dick in his uniform – pleasant looking man. The following inscription was underneath it: “Major General Sir Robert Henry Dick of Tullymet, who fell at the victory of Sabraon 79 on the banks of the Sutledge 10th February 1846” He was very highly thought of by all the neighborhood. He lived at Tullymet House which I drove in past the lodge ½ mile to see – white, large, rough cast I think now used as a hunting seat – now owned by duke of Atholl – pretty lawns – all among trees on little hill. Sir Robt’s father was Dr. William Dick, doctor in 42 Highland regiment (Black Watch) of Indian army. He came home to Scotland about perhaps 1800, bought up several farms and small estates, built Tullymet House. Sir Robt was in command in the Indian Army and would sometimes be out in service. That Tullymet school was built mainly by Sir Robt Dick. He gave the wood, stone, and most of labor. The Duke of Atholl gave the ground. There was no lease. It was not a government school – but supported by section people. Sir RD gave ₤ 10 a year besides for prizes. Prof. McLellan was the last teacher in this school – about 35 years ago. 1869. Lately turned into a dwelling. Sir RD, as notice says, was killed in India and was buried on the battle field. He had two sons (or 4) and one daughter. The eldest son was William. He was heir. He refused a peerage from the government – would not take money nor estate – as he considered it the price of blood. Capt James Dick was allowed the money and estate but they both went to India – Capt Jas burst a blood vessel – died on Ganges – both sons buried in India. The daughter’s name was Rosa Sirena Dick – died a young lady – a beautiful person – buried in that church Tullymet – and john says on her tomb are the 1901 Census – a Margaret Dow married to Robert Dow living in Blair Atholl. She was born c 1837 and had been a McGregor.. Died 24 Mar 1904 77 Not same Stewart line as far as we know. 78 I think James McGregor was her father. 79 Defeated the Sikhs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Sobraon 76 64 �following words – “A fairer spirit never inhabited human form. No human form was ever more lovely”. I have never heard so complete a compliment. William turned to be a Roman Catholic, built that chapel, and had a priest – the church got his money and control – just ruined him. He was married. His wife was of House Locheil. Her father was a Cameron, her mother was a Bruce. She was 20 years younger than he. They had no family – over which she was disappointed and she is supposed to have poisoned him “He was a corpse one day and she was a corpse the next”. She poisoned herself. Thus ended the history of good Sir Robert Dick. Wm. Dick Esq of Tullymet alive 1872 [Insert – para about Sir Robt Dick from book on Alexander Mackenzie] Hon Alexander Mackenzie (See page 78 + 9) Hon .Alexander Mackenzie was leader of Reform party in Canada and in elections of 1873 defeated Sir John A Macdonald. His native home was in Perthshire. His father’s name was Alexander born Apr 4 1784 – died at Dunkeld Mar 7 1836 and his father’s name was Malcolm Mackenzie born 1741 – died jan. 1836. AM’s mother was a Fleming, she was a daughter of Donald Fleming who was a dominie at Strathtay. A.M. was born at Portna Craig N.W. 3 mi. up Tummel R. It was stated he was born at Loguierait, which is wrong. He received his first elementary education at Logierait Parish school, now a dwelling house + Post Office at Logierait village. He then went to the Grammar School Royal School at Dunkeld – night school – He worked all day at masoning, building houses + dykes + went to school at night. He had pluck + endurance. – His father was a mason + he + sons built that stone house by Tummel and lived in it – I think he rec’d a gold medal for a Gaelic poem from Highland Society London. – the upper story of building on N. side of road was a public hall – they used to have a literary + debating society there in which AM took an active part – The society met weekly – and debated about the Chartists agitation – popular voting, voting by ballot, equal electoral districts, payment of salaries to MP, [annual ?] parl. A.M. in favour of them all – Corn Laws perhaps – That building is still standing. I took a picture of it – no body had claimed the hall for a long time – lease was run out – the factor ? was going to turn it into a dwelling – public wanted to use it for public meetings again + a no. went to see the Duke about it. He answered “As long as I’m the Duke of Atholl, ye can use it and naebody can say no to ye.” A.M. was long headed, cautious, considering , shrewd, slow to answer, faithful and honest, perhaps not brilliant. They emigrated to Canada not far from St Clair or Windsor, where he was first employed at farming ? + sometimes making culverts, careful, sure of what he knew, contract, gov. contracts, into politics. M,.P. Reform party – very saving [illegible]. 65 �Came back to Scotland 2 or 3 times where they were very proud of him – In 1873 (?)– was the main return because that would be after the elections in Can. Fellow countrymen held a banquet near his birth place in a marquee pitched in a field adjoining Logierait Inn – prop. Wm. Steward, Valley called “Clais’ nDeoir = The Hollow of Weeping”. Flags. Br.C.S.I + Am,80 Chariman Sir Alex. Muir McKenzie of Delvine Bart. Present Rev. Jho. Frazer of Logierait + Rev. Norman McLeod of Blair Athole: – Chairman said he was glad to welcome his clansman (of Clan Cannich). Rev. Jas. Frazer read the address – quoted Goethe – as Hon A.M. has done in life = “Think how to live, work as he has done, like a star, unhasting, unresting.” In reply Hon. A.M. said nothing could interest anyone who had pursued a public career more keenly that to find that the people of his own country could appreciate the little efforts he might have made, + were willing to overstate and overrate the services he had don to the public – commended the field of prospect + enterprise in Canada – exercise of indiv. Liberty – conclusion proposed the toast to “His Native Country – Tis na’n Beann na’n Gleann’s na’n Gaisgeach – the lord of thills and glens and heroes.” “Hon A.M. although presently occupying the highest attainable Parliamentary position in the Dom. Of Canada, is himself, from youth upwards, essentially a hard working man, of sound and enlightened liberal principles, + seems to have had little or no relish for the lofty aristocratic notions of popularity – that echo of folly + shadow of renown”. I met Fisher of “Fishers Hotel Ltd” – His father of the Hotel Pitlochrry was a great friend of Hon A.M. and put up at his hotel when he came up there (pd. His way). “He befriended my brother W H Fisher. “Will got a cable of A.M. – + he came out July 1875 to Ottawa-Montreal Bank of Commerce – married daughter of Mayor of Montreal – now Inspector of Banks (?)– Cragie Barns81 Apples were out to Dunkeld Royal School Girls School – 2 to Fisher Pitlochery (last yr. not., Rev. Rutherford, D McIntosh, McLean (?)– big red apples – end of Oct. carriage pd. Sunday July 1982 Craigie Barns Climb Craigie Barns – grand view – most precipitous on Dunkeld side – went up from Blairgowrie Raod – Grandview – Winding Tay bridge – cathedral, trees and banks Dunkeld huddled together Birnam, foot of Birnam Hill, top of Murthly Castle (?), road Loch Lowes, Craig Lush, Butterstone Loch, Loch Clunie – Blairgowrie beyond. Polney Loch – Dundonnabres house. Presume this means flags for Britain, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, America. Not clear why Roy has added information about apples. 82 Out of order in journal. 80 81 66 �Sheep feeding on the green grass – look like white croquet balls. View northwest – Winding Tay which some times over flows in the spring. Grampians, Ben [Verochi ?] 83 –highest. [Tom ?] Garrow – village used to be crofts – deserted to all but one woman. 500 ft high. [Clipping – Sunday on Craig-Y-Barns - - description of climb and view] p.151 Lovers Leap – where 2 lovers leaped over the great precipice together to death – you do not like to look over. Rocking stone – great stone set on small stones – mystery 2 diff caves – one where a hermit once lived – remains of a fire place – fugitive from justice. “Over the hills and far away’” - name of hermit reminded me of O Mortality. 84 Most famous landscape painting from here by Millais.85 [Waux ?] heather.86 Timid deers run and leap over rocks – dozen of them – stop and trun their big ears towards you – at least motion they skelter off – see eel-pond . Met Mr. R.M. Gilleine – manager Union Bank of Scotland – Dunkeld – check on Pondon. July 22 Wed See Sir Robt Dick’s house Tullymet – also remains of the potato mill where grandfather worked. J.F. said he remembered when 50 carts waited there to deliver potatoes – 1 end wall left only. On that drive we called at John F’s and sister Isabella – invalid – wheeled chair – pleasant lady – up on hilltop – boys opening gates – group of horses Balnecraggin I think. Then on way back call at Mrs. Grahams at Dowally. They live at Pitlochery part of time but now this house at Dowally I think. One of daughters – cultured looking who is with Lady Ellen Atholl – pleasant time. Uncle Jas. Told that story about the Highland priest in Italy – passing Gaelic off for Latin most successfully – lady told us of Atholl family – London Society – Court – Residences of Duke – presentation at Court – Novelist – Receptions – Return home late – pack up for morning. Get up early July 23 Thursday Get away little after seven am. Fishers buss (?). Bid goodby to Mrs Smith, Jeannie, Belle, Tom and Andrew – indeed they are a family that deserve esteem – Mrs Smith is very much like Aunt Jessie – inclined perhaps to be a little more jokey. No mountain in Highlands by any name similar. Likely referring to Scott novel. 85 Several images at http://www.electricscotland.com/art/bonnie/bonnie6.htm 86 Might be name of a painting tho not necessarily “waux”. 83 84 67 �Thomas Ferguson, Fairy Cottage (inquire for John F.) On returning from Blairgowrie we met Sir Alex Mackenzie, a tricycle – married to sister of Duchess of Atholl – lives at Glendelvin – Caputh and Spittfield are mostly owned by him – drinks heavily, grey whiskers 57 ? [Clippings – two small – one about School Board meeting 1st August 1903 – Sir A M Mackenzie87 Bart., in the chair] Dundee and Stirling We go to Dundee again as Aunt Jennie wants to make some calls. We take a Hill Town car to 118 Anne St. Later call on James Peat – a merchant – large stout pleasant man – great friend of Mr Malcolm – his wife very ill – “I would do anything for Mrs Malcolm”, he said. I ascended the Old Tower 238 steps winding (?) – see over Dundee – Firth, Bridge, Statue in front of museum to Robert Burns posture writing “To Mary in Heaven” erected 1880. Stirling Return to Perth and go to Stirling – pass Abbey Craig – where the great Wallace Monument is. Monument Ebenezer Erskin. View from Ladies Rock to North Stirling castle, Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi, west South – Gillies Hill – Field of Bannockburn, High Church. North again – country Covenanters Monument. Argyle’s Headquarters and Sheriff Muir. Wallace Mon. on Beey Craig – Mon. to John Knox. Go to Castle completed by James V 1540 – classroom on left where James VI was educated by George Buchanan. [Drawing – map] Stirling Castle was taken only once – by Gen Monk 1651 – found the weakest point, planted his cannon in the Norman (? – RF) tow4er opposite and hammered this wall down and effected the capture of the castle – only one who successfully stormed this mighty castle. Original doorway by James III used to have poniard – drawbridge cog wheel – chains? 2 moats – 1709 this outer part added – so then drawbridge conveyed outside. Mary of Guise batter, French or Spur (?) battery 1550. We came to the part of the wall repaired which Monk battered down. Monk planted his 6 pound cannons in the square tower, and to his sights on the (say ½ mile away) single portion of wall. He commenced at top part of wall and knocked it off bit by bit. Cromwell told him how. This church was originally called Grey Friar’s Church – now West or High Church where Mary was crowned Queen 9 months of age – carried out of castle to church – also James VI 13 months old – her son. 87 Not the prime minister. 68 �[NOT transcribed -- More description of Stirling Castle with mention of Mary and James. Used to keep lions for entertainment. Gillies Hill. Douglas Room – Douglas murdered by James II 1452. Battle of Stirling Bridge – Wallace, Royal View. P. 156 - 162] Dumfermline On the train from Stirling to Dumfermline we meet in with Dr Carroll organist in Dumfermline Abbey – very friendly talkative man – cultured pleasant appearance. He tells me he has 2 brother in America – one R Ward Carroll corner 20th St and 6th Ave New York, Francis D Carroll – M. Curate, Quebec Cathedral. Also Marcus H Carroll, Rector, Lancaster. The only church to which Andrew Carnegie would donate anything though thousands petitions is ₤ 600 organ - ₤ 3000 window to Abbey 1884. This window in end figs of King Bruce Queen Margaret (husband K. Malcolm Canmore reigned 1057-93)/ In nave – spearhead column – optical illusion – 1075 narrow either top or bottom. Only 3 mofern columns 1845 – one 1560 E. pt ruins tille 1818. We see the stone coffins of 2 sons of Queen Margaret and Malcolm killed 1093 found with bones – bones leaded. [NOT transcribed - other details about burials. Robert Bruce and tomb. Some drawings of tombs. P 163169] Go outside – buttresses of 16th centuries ruins of old abbey to the South. I think one or 2 great wall. Looked at great square tower – King Robert the Bruce. Carnegie was born 300 yards from here – born in a little 1 ½ storey house stone – on Moodie St – tiled roof. Has given library, public baths, a technical institute, a band stand, stained glass window to abbey and organ, gave $2,500,000 88 stock steel bonds of Pittencrieff.89 Leave Dumfermline from Lower Station (?) – cross the great Forth Bridge – a might architectural work (16 painters year round) Edinburgh Waverley Station – 21 acres – largest area in world. We go to 19 Royal Circus in Edinburgh and there we put up 5/6 per day each – at the pleasantest, cleanest, and almost the most fancy place we met on all our travelling. I shall always remember Miss Spence’s house which was recommended to us, very moderate 1st class people patronize it – meals served in elegant order, taste and style – indeed we thought we were going to get soaked. Miss Spence 19 Royal Circus. 88 89 Rather large amount for that time. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittencrieff_Park 69 �[Clipping – The Four-Track News the great Forth Bridge – longest cantilever bridge in the world p. 170] Writing after the experience of the continent, I assuredly believe that no city in Europe has as beautiful a [illegible]from one spot as you get from looking in all directions on Princes St. Colton Hill to …, Old town – Edinburgh Castle, Princes St Gardens, Scotts Monument – amphitheatre on farther side – great stone building steeples and towers – majestic and magnificent. Sun is always shining on Princes St. We go up Scott’s Monument. I asked the keeper how many entered in a day. 1394 last Monday he said – have to stop sale of tickets sometimes – telephone from upper landing – sight from top in majestic beyond description on the 4 sides. Monuments to D. Livingstone, Adam Black Lord Provost and MP 1784 – 1874, John Wilson 1785-1854 We pass along beside the Picture Gallery and Statuary Gallery on the car up the hill to Old Town. Beside St Giles Cathedral we are shown the Heart of Midlothian – a heart in the pavement of curbstone to mark the site of Old Tolbooth where Jeanie Deans was imprisoned. [drawing of heart – the centre stone of the heart is removable for purpose of erecting the gibbet for hanging the offender ] Monument to Henry Viscount Melville 1742-1811 The Rt Hon Lord Macreiff, Lord Advocate, Parliament … We enter one court of justice in part of the old Parliament building. Judge Trainer in chair. Judge, clerk, and lawyers wore wigs. Case of suit for damages against a landlord. Man fell out of a window which was decayed and insecure. The judge swore witness. I took a snap shot. Go out again – see equestrian man of Chas II later inscription (continued in another book) [NOT transcribed - St Columba [passage copied from Encyclopedia Britannica – plus inserted page about St Columba in Dunkeld p. 174-175] [Clippings Woman’s Kingdom – chapter from Pickwick papers by Dickens] p. 176 Salmon rentals on the Tay - “one of the finest salmon rivers in the country” p. 177 The Scotland of the Sportsman - July 18, 1903 p. 177] Highlands of Scotland (p 178) “My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here; My heart’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer; 70 �A-chasing the wild deer, + following the roe, My heart’s in the Highlands wherever I go.” Used By Burns _ in Waverley – hummed by David Gallatley 71 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14ac9cb5334005842cce5fcc0efaf9a2.pdf 2591ce9402190e3d5d66a889cf9da90b PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/efab6df6313b1c65bf726dcdea13b1b7.pdf 9be56c53716ec5d65bea810fb36aa3e3 PDF Text Text Samson Howell (1832-1870) 1868-1869 Diary Transcribed by RDA Volunteers Diary 1868 Wed Jany 1 Snowed some last night & a little all day had a new-years dinner Thomas & Mary Westwood was here for dinner very nice & mild all day Thur 2 Nice & mild all day Stephen helped John F. Powers to draw Straw from other barn F. G. Ashbaugh called to get pay for a Skip of Bees I got from him, had no money. Uncle Wm Behimer & Helen Behimer & Margaret Templer came in afternoon staid all night Fri 3 Very nice & mild looks some like a thaw foggy like John & I went to Brantford with the Sleigh in afternoon now Sleighing John went to get an Overcoat & some flanel for Shirts John H. Kitchen came home with us he was pretty well on Uncle Wm Behimer went from here to Aunt Sarah Smiths & then home George Kitchen brought my democrat waggon home in forenoon Sat 4 Snowed some last night & in afternoon Snowed pretty hard but very soft & damp stayed at home all day John F. Powers went away before day light said he was going to Woodstock on a visit Charles Buck came to do the chores for John at night Staid all night Sunday Jany Sund 5 Very calm but cloudy all day Staid at home John Powers came home again before dinnertime Charles Buck went home in afternoon Mond 6 Not quite as warm blows up Cold again John Powers began to take saw logs to G. Smiths mill and I went with Henry to town meeting and Elizabeth & Margaret Kitchen & Jimmy Papples & Wife & Aunt Jinny Leemons here for dinner it will be a very close run for Wm Campbell for Councillor I think Tues 7 Very mild & nice & warm John drew Saw logs went with two loads 4 logs. I went to Brantford found Mr Osbourne their brought him home he is in trouble with Mr Christie about settling for his rent looks some like a thaw to night Wed 8 Some cooler again this morning John Powers drew logs all day I went to School Meeting was appointed Sec of Meeting Abram Drake was appointed Trustee for the year in place of Henry H �Kitchen whose time is out has been in for the last three years everything went of agreeable + quiet School to be Kept up by rate bill & {Yard?} 1868 Jany Thur 9 Very cold & blowing very hard, snow drifting in all directions John Powers was sick all day & all night with the bowel complaint I staid at home all day to cold for me to go their a man named Houston here begging for a family above Paris the man got hurt very bad. Fri 10 Very cold this morning, John went to Saw mill in forenoon with logs I staid at home all day George Kitchen brought home the brass kettle in forenoon very rough & stormy in afternoon Sat 11 Not quite so cold to day John Powers drew Saw logs I went to Brantford after a bill of lumber from Hext, Sleighing middling Sun 12 Colder again this morning Staid at home all day mother went over to Henry's John Powers went away some where to Clarke Vanevery's he said Mon 13 Quite cold & clear to day John Powers drew Saw logs little Harvey & I went to James Waughs to see about his making a meal & flour chest for us he is going to make it right away looks some like a snow Storm coming Tue 14 Quite cold to-day again looks some like a storm a-coming to-night John Powers drew logs again to-day went two loads George Agnew & his mother & Rachel Griffin came here & George Agnew & I went to look for a girl to hire up to Wm Howell's in forenoon did not get one James Waugh & wife Wm Waugh & wife & his wifes sister came at dusk & staid the evening & went home Wed 15 Not so very cold this forenoon John Powers drews logs took one load & brought home a load of edging I went to Westwood in forenoon they was killing hogs & from their to St George a looking for a girl to hire Could not get one yet they seem if they would rather do any thing else than work Thurs 16 Very cold all day again John Powers drew logs all day I went to Daniel Bonhams for dinner to look for a girl & then went to Harkness' & from there Frasers on my way home looking for a girl did not get one yet Frid 17 Not quite so cold John drew logs in forenoon I staid at home there was some men came to buy my Stallion they went to Galt to look at another horse I asked them $400.00 for him they said they would be back again if they could not rest themselves any better �1868 Jany Sat 18 Not so very cold this morning John Powers drew logs all day I went to Brantford came home at noon Sund 19 Not very cold heavy white frost last night I think their is a thaw coming Staid at home all day Almas the blacksmith came to get my cutter he did not get it let him have the saddle Mon 20 Very nice and mild all day John took one load of logs to mill & brought home a load of edging I staid at home all day Mr Osborne was over in forenoon Nathan Ellis & Dorothy & John & Harvey & Dorothy Westwood came at noon & staid untill evening Mr Evans called in a peddling Tue 21 Pretty cold to day again but looks some like a thaw John Powers finished drawing saw logs I staid at home all day thawed some about noon Wed 22 Quite cold very heavy white frost in morning looks like a thaw John drew wood all day their was an agent here to sell wooden window curtains I bargained for 8 for 6.25 I went to Brantford & then came around by Paris Road to look for a girl to hire did not get one She had just hired 1868 Jany Thur 23 Quite mild & thawing some rain John Powers split wood in forenoon drew wood in afternoon I staid at home all day not very well. Fri 24 Very blustering & quite cold I went to Brantford with Henry H. he took some Sheep out to deliver to one Jones he had sold to him a rather hard lot I think 33 head for $70.00. Henry's wife came over with him & staid while John Powers went over & helped to dress a steer they had feeding that got to much chop stuff & they had to kill him. Sat 25 Not so very cold quite mild towards evening I staid home all day John Powers split some wood in forenoon & drew wood in afternoon looks some like a storm to night. F. G. Ashbaugh called in to get one of my patent Bee Hives for a model but did not take it Sun 26 Snowed some last night very cold all day froze very hard I staid at home all day John Powers went up to Mr. Hawley's in forenoon middling kind of sleighing again after the snow 1868 Jany �Mon 27 Not quite so cold this A.M. John Powers drew wood all day I was at home in forenoon I went to Lynden in afternoon after a girl to hire did not get one heard of one at James Herrimans they thought I could get named Margery VanSickle Tue 28 Very cold & clear all day heavy white frost in morning. John drew wood all day, I went to Herrimans to see about a girl she was gone to Mr. Watsons to work a couple of weeks. I bargained with her to come in about a month I got my dinner at Morris Anders & come home overtook Wm Turnbull on the road & hired him for a half a month at $5.00 Wed 29 Very cold & clear all day Wm Turnbull began to work for half a month John Powers & him drew hay in driving barn I went to Brantford Called to see a girl at Mr Betson to get her to work she agreed to come as soon she could get her clothes from Rockton Nathan Ellis came to get the old clover huller from here to take up to Goderich with him he is to start home in Morning February Thurs 30 Colder than ever to day the men drew straw from other barn all day I staid at home all day & cleaned & oiled my single Harness cleaned them up first rate they look well John Kinney came in morning to trade me his grey Horse for a pair of my colts & pay me the odds did not trade Fri 31 Very cold to day again John Powers drew up wood all day Bill Turnbull sawed wood on wood pile I filed wood saw in forenoon staid at home all day. Febry Sat 1 Very cold & clear all day Bill sawed wood all day Powers & I went to Brantford Sun 2 Very cold today yet John Powers went to Hawleys Jane & I went to Henrys for dinner Mon 3 Colder than ever this morning Henry came over & helped kill a beef and I filed two Saws in forenoon Men cut up Beef in afternoon Tues 4 Quite mild & pleasant all day started down the river to collect for Horse went to Hon George Browns in forenoon & back to Cainsville for dinner & from their to John Reids & staid all night very clever folks had very good luck considering several mares dead. Wm Turnbull sawed wood 1868 Febry �Wed 5 Very nice morning fine all day & clear thawed considerable went from John Reids around by Onandaga & back to Mr Richard Harris for dinner from their to John J. Giles near Cainsville all night {Left Margin: Wm Turnbull sawed wood} Thur 6 Snowed some last night turns up very rough & cold Snow blew a hurricane all day about the roughest day this winter got our dinners at Morris Anders came around by John Coles & James Cameson & so home like to froze my face {Left Margin: Wm Turnbull sawed wood} Fri 7 Not quite so cold this Morning quite calm wind fell John Powers went to see his Mother which was very sick Wm Turnbull Sawed wood I staid at home all day filed & set wood Saws Sat 8 Not quite so cold to day John Powers & Mother & I went to Brantford to meet some parties that was to pay me some money for the Horse & bought three bunches of double & twisted Carpet warp very coarse & strong Bill Turnbull sawed wood all day looks like a storm it began to Snow about 8 O'clock Snowed very hard & blew hard 1868 Febry Sun 9 Quite mild this morning & all day thawed some in forenoon turned cold towards night had quite a Snow last night I staid at home all day John Powers went to David Vansickles about noon Mon 10 Very cold this morning & all day. Men sawed wood & split all day. I went to Brantford with a grist of Wheat got the flour home with me turned out flour well. James Waugh brought his Kicked Mare down for me to see she is doing well I signed a note with him to get money for him from John Elliot David Ellis was here & a fellow called George McKnight was here when I got home & staid all night Tue 11 Not quite as cold to day Men sawed & split wood. David Ellis went to St George in the morning. George McKnight went to Harrisburg to take the Cars to Galt I went to School Meeting in afternoon called to take into consideration buying a Site & building a house thereon & did not come to any conclusion at all about it cant get a Site very handy for it they ask to much for a Site 1868 Febry Wed 12 Not so very cold today Snowed some in forenoon John Powers and I went up around by Paris road and in the bend of the river a collecting and went into Brantford had very good luck. Bill Turnbull sawed wood all day �Thurs 13 Very cold most of the day Powers and I went to Paris and from their up Galt road to the Ayr road to Robert Wilsons and staid all night did not do very well very few in foal only got $3.00 all day Turnbull sawed wood all day Fri 14 Very cold all day about as cold as any day yet I believe John and I came around by Glen Morris' to Mr Robson's for dinner and so home at night got very little money very few mares in foal Turnbull sawed wood all day Sat 15 Quite mild this morning and Snowing pretty hard Wm Hall and Robert Hall came in morning to buy a colt I sold them 20 Sheep for $57.50 for the lot Mother and I went to Brantford in afternoon after some carpet warp got half a bunch to make out the pieces Feby Sun 16 Quite mild all day Jane & Harvey & Willy & Eliza went to Westwood for a ride in forenoon Mon 17 Quite warm & snowing most of forenoon I went to Brantford in morning to let them know where Jack Cowtherd was stopping and brought out the constables & went with them to Mr Nichola Lees after him they think he was connected with the murder of McIntyer and then went to Jim Herrimans to see about the girl to come to & work & then came back to School Meeting The two Mr Lampkins was here to buy colts did not see them Tue 18 Pretty cold this Morning and cold all day John Powers and I went to Paris Station with some sheep for Wm Hall I sold to him last Saturday Grand Mother went with me to James Waugh they are digging out their old well & going to dig it deeper & wall it up again Wed 19 Quite cold again to day I went to Paris & took the cars for Woodstock to pay Kinney for my Harrow right & left my horse at Capsons found everything allright came back & stayed at Issac Howells all night thawed a considerable today order 8 sets of castings for the new harrows {Left Margin: Paul Shipman helped John Powers saw up some logs for harrow stuff & drew straw from the other barn} 1868 Feby Thur 20 Very nice & warm all day thawed a good deal Came home from Isaac Howells in forenoon & Mother & I went to take carpet stuff to the weavers & from there to Henry Howells & staid all night sleighing gone a good deal, got Horses shod {Left Margin: John Powers drew oak saw logs to the mill} �Fri 21 Not so warm to day John Powers drew a log to saw mill in forenoon & got Paul Shipman to help clean up a load of wheat in afternoon I came home from Henry Howells in the afternoon stopped in St George to see Sandy about ironing some harrows Sat 22 Very cold again to day Mr Osborne come over & went with me to Brantford John Powers took out a load of wheat I got $2.63 in silver had 31 Bush 15 lb got some more carpet warp it was most all gone at McLeans Sun 23 Very cold looks & feels like a snowstorm I went after Mother to Henry Howell in afternoon got very cold old Mr Evans came last night & staid here all day John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon dd not get home till night cattle got no drink to day 1868 Febry Mon 24 Very stormy this morning snowed hard all day & blew a perfect hurricane everything is drifting full of snow. Mr Evans is here yet I staid at home all day John had a great time to get water for the cattle have to take them to Jones creek for water Tues 25 Storming yet this morning Snow piled as high as the fences & higher some places the hardest storm this winter so far Evans here yet A C Gile & Jonathon Craig came after some seed wheat got $1.75 Bushel every road & place blocked up with snow storming yet to night at dark Wed 26 Mostly quit storming this morning Kind of mists a little old Evans left in forenoon. John & I went to Saw mill in morning to draw on saw logs give George Forges the job for a dollar John brought home a load of edging from Bens Mill, I went to Jim Herrimans after Margery Vansickle to work for us she began to work in afternoon I went to James Waughs to see to get him to make a harrow for a model the roads drifted very bad 1868 February Thur 27 Not so very cold to day Snowed some most all day very disagreeable being out doors John Powers drew the lumber from the Saw mill & brought a load home I went & staid at the mill all day they made a very bad job a sawing the Cherry logs got it all thicknesses almost Fri 28 Pretty cold to day and blustering Snow a drifting John Powers went Saw mill to draw away the lumber as it was sawed I went to Brantford to see about selling my hardwood lumber & came back & went to James Waughs to see the well digger about sinking my well deeper he is coming tomorrow �Sat 29 Quite cold again to day John and I went to Smiths mill to get some lumber sawed to make a curb in the well Mr John Reed was here to buy a horse while we was gone to the mill the well digger came in afternoon March Sun 1 Very cold again to day staid at home all day Thomas Westwood & Mary & Dorothy & David came for dinner Grandmother went home with them the well digger was here all day 1868 March Mon 2 Very cold & very stormy Snow is flying in all directions the coldest & roughest day yet the well digger John Easton could not do any thing at the well untill near night. Pat Kennedy came in forenoon to help at the well but had to go home again took out a few brick just at night Tues 3 Very cold yet but not so stormy the men began to work at the well in good earnest got out near all the bricks & dirt to the bottom & curbed it up as far as we went. Pat tended to the buckets alone nearly all day pretty hard work. John P. went to Paris after a load of gravel in afternoon George Rowland called to see about my mare being in foal she is dead got some medicine from old Keeler at night. Wed 4 Not so cold this morning James Waugh called in morning going to St George Mr Osborne came over & staid the forenoon I am not very well to day The men worked at the well Easton came about eleven O'clock & went home about 4 O'clock worked about half a day at the well John drew a load of gravel from Paris got the well down as we can go without a tight curb the digger is going to make one tonight. 1868 March Thur 5 {Left Margin: Easton worked at the well} Very nice & pleasant this morning sharp frost last night John drew two loads of gravel Men finished digging well & put in tight curb & began to put in the brick again. I think their is a good show of water now in the well. I went to St George in the morning & came back by 9 o clock & went to Paris to see about some casting for Harrows in forenoon. James Waugh went a long did not get the Irons got some bills about the Harrows in express office looks like a rain to night Fri 6 Raining nice this morning rained most of the night very bad working at the well Easton came sent for Pat to come worked at the well in afternoon rained hard Sat 7 Very rainy all forenoon Men worked near all day at well very nasty job Pat came in the morning & worked at well Easton did not come to work. John Powers helped at the well finished the well in �afternoon about 5 o clock I & George went with the well digger home at night the worst going I ever seen the water over road half way to Brantford and over Sleigh box in some places. George & I staid at John Powers all night got there about half past nine o clock 1868 March Sun 8 Very warm & thawing today snow most gone in the roads water very high in the roads & river the river nearly all broke up ice about gone in the river at Brantford George & I came home from John Powers in afternoon water very high in the roads up to top of sleigh box in some places Harvey & Eliza came last night from Goderich staid all night and went over to Henry's Grandmother went with them Mon 9 Froze some last night Harvey went down to see the big creek bridges in morning found them standing yet but water very high Harvey & Eliza & Jane & Mother & I went to George Jones' to attend Grandmothers birth day dinner had a very good one all their except Thomas Ellis & David Ellis & wife & Thomas Westwood & wife had a good time of it I was not very well Tue 10 Very warm this morning mud getting very deep came home from Georges in afternoon road very bad Harvey & Eliza came at night from Jerseyville I sold big Tan mare to a Yankee for $120 in silver to be delivered on Thursday the 12th inst in Paris 1868 March Wed 11 George came last night again I staid at home all day sick in bed John Powers split wood Harvey started home in morning with the cutter Eliza staid here all day John rode old Matchless out for exercise in afternoon. George Kitchen came to get a draft of a harrow to send out to Michigan & Nelson Kitchen took most all the afternoon to get up one Thur 12 Froze some last night but quite warm through the day, rained again most all day very hard. I staid at home sick in bed most all day, John Powers hung up meat in afternoon & emptied some oats that Henry brought back Eliza went with Henry's to Brantford, Sammy Proper came for dinner. Fri 13 Very nice morning & warm looks like spring coming. John thrashed some Peas I went to take the mare I sold & Eliza to the Cars at Paris in forenoon not very well got some of my harrow Irons at �the station at Paris Called at Jim Waughs to open the box the Irons was in was not there have to send for some more roads very muddy getting very bad 1868 March Sat 14 Very nice and mild thawing yet snow a going John Powers & George broke the Colts in forenoon to lead & one of them to drive round a little I was sick in bed part of the day roads very muddy heard the first little grey bird this morning Sun 15 Beautiful morning the nicest day I most ever seen for the time of year roads are drying off very fast John Powers went to Mr Hawleys I was in bed sick & the baby was sick & so is most of the other children Mon 16 Very mild but rained near all day hard John Powers thrashed some Peas the children & me are near all sick with colds Tue 17 Very windy & some rain John Powers chopped wood in the woods. Mr Deans came to buy a yoke of Oxen Roads are drying up a good deal Wed 18 Some cooler froze some last night John Powers cut wood in woods the children sick with colds Willy kept us awake near all night with the croup last night 1868 March Thur 19 Froze some last night Powers & Paul Shipman drew straw from the other barn I cut some {type?} to mark Harrows with in forenoon. Elizabeth Bonham has came & stopped for dinner while Daniel went to Brantford Easton came to see me I am some better than I was in health Willy I think is some better Fri 20 Froze & snowed some last night very nice morning & nice day, staid at home all day John Powers sowed some clover seed this morning & set the Bees on their stand & boarded up the Barn to Keep the hens out in forenoon & cut some wood in afternoon. Bart Lang came over to see if I had any money for him Sat 21 Very cold & windy thawed some in moddle of the day in the Sun went to Brantford John took Matchless to get shod & I got some Iron for Harrows at Mortons. Margery Vansickle went along & went home to Hermans roads not so bad a coming Hiram Hawley rode home with me to the corners got some money for the Horse in Brantford �1868 March Sun 22 Very nice not so cold as yesterday Samuel Westwood & David was over John Powers went after Margery Vansickle in afternoon Wm McEwin & wife & boy & Susan Wilson came before dinner & staid until dark. Henry came over a while in afternoon Mon 23 Beautiful morning very warm John Powers & I went down to Saw Mill in forenoon to see about the lumber George Fonger came to see about trading me his Oxen for a horse, rained a little in afternoon Tue 24 Very nice weather but not so warm to day John Powers made a reach for the waggon I went to St. George with my Irons for some new kind of Harrows got my John Horse shod at Sandys & got some teeth & other Irons made for Harrows at Sandys & got some lumber dressed at Bells old Johnny Wilkison was here all night him & his Horse Wed 25 Quite cold to day John took me & some timber to Jim Waugh for Harrows we got a pair near done John brought a load of lumber from the mill & came after me night to Jims Mr McAllister was here for dinner he was at Jims when I went there in morning {Left Margin: Mr Wilkison started for home in morning from here about 8 O Clock} 1868 March Thur 26 Some frost again last night folks are beginning to plow all over. I went to James Waugh to finish the Harrow got it done middle of afternoon John Powers brought a load of lumber from mill & took & brought me from Jim Waughs. Getting very dry afraid of a drought coming on again. Rowland Waugh & wife & one of Cassideys girls came to James Waugh in afternoon Fri 27 Froze some last night again. John sowed some clover seed in morning & went to Saw mill after lumber. I painted over a pair of Harrows in forenoon. Mr Tench called into see about some Harrows. Could not sell to him sick in bed near all day. Mrs Greenfield & Michael Griffin was here a while in afternoon Mrs Evans was here all night {smudged ‘Sat” above} Sat 28 Some frost again last night John finished sowing Clover Seed in morning & went to Saw Mill in afternoon after lumber I was sick in bed near all day. Mr Osborne was over a while in afternoon. George Fonger came to trade me his Oxen for a colt & to hire me his brother David I hired him for 6 months at 12 dollars per month {Left Margin: did not trade with Fonger yet Mr Gim came in afternoon & staid all night} 1868 March �Sun 29 Frost last night again staid at home all day Margery & our two girls went to Tranquility meeting in forenoon. John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon came home & rode Matchless out for exercise in afternoon I feel some better to day Mr Gim is here all day Mon 30 Some frost again last night very nice all day & warm. John Powers went twice to Saw Mill after lumber. Bart Lang was over & I Settled of with him in full of all Ape to date by cash. I was sick in bed near all day very bad. David Fonger came at night to begin to work for me for Six Months at twelve dollars per month Tues 31 Not quite as much frost last night nice warm day. John Powers went twice to Saw Mill to day, I sold a colt to Mr E Palmer a coming 3 years old for $100.00 to pay in seven months at interest & I bought a yoke of Oxen from George Fonger for ninety five dollars to pay half in a month or two & the balance $47.00 in seven months without interest David Fonger began to work for 6 months {Left Margin: My health is some better to day} 1868 April Wed 1 Not much frost last night John Powers brought the last of the lumber from the mill in forenoon Dave Fonger & George took two cows to Mr Osbornes to the Bull & Dave piled up some lumber in forenoon & John & Dave drew Hay from Barn to Driving house & I went to Paris after some Harrow Irons & took Mother as far as Mr Hawleys & she came back to Jim Waughs & I got back their for dinner & then came home, Elizabeth Kitchen was home when we got home in evening Thur 2 Not so warm this morning, snowed some in forenoon. I staid at home all day. Joe Weaver came in morning to buy a colt I let him have a Lovel colt for $90.00 to pay half for her in a month or two & the rest in Seven Months quite cold tonight Men fixed up bridge behind the barn and drew hay in afternoon in driving house Fri 3 Quite cool to day I went to Brantford after a load of Plaster roads very nice & smooth & dry Men drew straw & fixed up some fence down at Jones Creek meadow that the water washed away I settled off with Charles Buck in evening 1868 April Sat 4 Very rough & cold some Snow I staid at home all day The men fixed some fence & split some rails in woods Very squally with some Snow Sun 5 Very rough & cold again I staid at home all day Dave went down home very rough & cold with some Snow showers all day �Mon 6 Very cold & windy all day frost pretty hard & deep Men cleaned up some seed Oats & Peas & Spring wheat. I was mending old bags all day Men killed a Skunk in the evening raised a fine smell about here Tue 7 Very cold to day again Men sowed Plaster & I went to Paris after some more Plaster got some more subscribers to Canadian Messenger at the corners coming home Wed 8 Very cold & stormy all day Snowed some very heavy showers John Powers & David Fonger & myself went to Brantford to the spring fair of Bulls Stallions & seed grain a very poor affair plenty of Horses & Bulls but scarce any seed grain. I took out some Oats to change made a bargain to change with Mr Luck tomorow Took out my stallion but got no prize this year 1868 April Thur 9 Not quite so Cold & rough this morning think the weather is going to change again warmer froze so hard that we cant plow at all Powers went to Ancaster to get some money for himself David Fonger drew some rails to fence on the side road & I went to exchange some Oats with Mr Luck on Paris road in afternoon. David Fonger dug a hole to bury a cow that got her feet froze in the afternoon Fri 10 Froze pretty hard last night quite mild in the day time John Powers was sick in the morning but got some better & went to trimming apple trees trimmed all the young orchard Dave Killed & buried the sick cow & drew some rails to the fence in forenoon I mixed some horse medicine & staid at home all day. Dave & George picked stones & things of from the Meadow & drew brush from Orchard in afternoon Sat 11 Pretty nice morning but turned out very stormy in afternoon with Snow & rain I went to Brantford after some Whiskey & other things to mix medicine in John trimmed apple trees & Dave sowed some Plaster got my pay from Hon George Brown for services of Horse in 1867 1868 April Sun 12 Quite cold again all day I staid at home John F.P. went to Mr Hawleys & Dr Treneverys Dave Fonger went away somewhere in afternoon Henry H was over for dinner Dave did not get back to do the chores Mon 13 Not quite so cold to day Men finished sowing plaster in forenoon & began to plow some in afternoon a good deal of frost in the ground yet goes very bad to plow ground very dry & hard �Tues 14 Froze some last night again warmer to day with some rain in afternoon I cleaned & oiled old Matchless Harness in forenoon & sewed carpet rags in afternoon John P took old Match to Paris to Doctor Conworth to see what ailed him David drew straw in forenoon & the men cleaned up some seed wheat & a grist to take to mill Wed 15 Very nice morning no frost last night for the first for some time some small showers through the day Men Plowed all day only when it rained I sewed carpet rags all day very tired To night all hands sewed rags to get them ready for the weaver Paid Edgar Kitchen $3.00 on Pea thrashing 1868 April Thur 16 A small Shower last night Very heavy wind all day long I staid at home all day Men Plowed all day George took some more carpet warp to Mrs Holcombes to finish the carpet with a showers just at dark Henrys girls was here in afternoon Fri 17 No frost last night at all very heavy wind again to day with some small showers Peggy VanSickle & Sarah Ellis came & John Wilkinson in forenoon I staid at home all day Men Plowed all day Peggy went to Henrys at night Sat 18 Not quite so windy to day Some hard Snow showers I went to Brantford with a grist to grind & got the Democrat Spring set up at Hexts David plowed all day John went to Paris in afternoon with old Matchless to see the Horse Dr Sarah Ellis went with Peggy Vans to John Vansickles & then to Henrys at night Sun 19 Quite pleasant to day I staid at home all day John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in afternoon David Fonger went home last night Margery Vansickle went to Baptist meeting in the forenoon looks some like a Storm 1868 April Mon 20 Very nice morning & all day nice & warm Men killed a hog in the forenoon & cleaned up some Barley Dave plowed in afternoon John Powers & I went to Brantford to get old Matchless shod & I took a hog & some Barley to Fosters got $5.1/2 per cwt & got $2.20 per Bushel for the Barley I settled of with Foster in full Tue 21 Very nice Morning nice all day I took Kate to shop to get two shoes put on her in forenoon Men plowed all day Seth Charlton called in afternoon to pay me some money for services of Horse in 1867 �Wed 22 Nice & warm this morning Isaac H Anderson came last night at dark & was very sick all night with some thing like the ague was bad yet in the morning John & I went to Paris & then to Robert Wilsons for dinner to see if we could get a stand for the Horse Wm McEwin wants to buy him offered five hundred dollars for him take him now or three hundred after the season is out agreed to let him have him Charles Buck came to work in the morning J. H. Andersen got as far as Paris in forenoon was very sick. 1868 April Thur 23 Quite a Snow last night Men cleaned up some Peas in the morning & David & John tried the Oxen & a horse on the plow to plow some sod it went very bad sod very dry & stiff Charley plowed & finished the sod field for Peas. Dave & John drew straw in afternoon Beal was here sold him some Bucks for Mutton & three young calves for veal Fri 24 Some frost again last night Charles & Dave plowed at the sod all day John went to George Fongers to get a horse did not get one Mr Chatterson came to get a horse to work I & Harvey went to Westwood to get a Horse in afternoon did not get one yet Sat 25 Very nice all day some rain last night & showers Dave plowed in the young orchard Charley Buck plowed in the sod all day John & I went to Brantford to get Bills printed & get a route for the Horse Margery went home in afternoon 1868 April Sun 26 Nice and warm morning I staid at home all day Dave & George went to Meeting to Bethel John went to Osbornes in afternoon Margery came home in afternoon Mon 27 Very nice morning & warm about half of the day Dave finished plowing the Orchard & Charley Buck plowed in forenoon I went to St. George & to the weavers after some carpet in afternoon & home again, John Powers started with the Horse to travel Beal was here after some Sheep in afternoon did not get any I was from home {Left Margin: Charles Buck went home in afternoon} Tue 28 Nice morning but windy Dave plowed all day I went to Brantford in forenoon after Horse Bills got a hundred printed of large size John Powers got home at night Charles Buck did not come to work { Left Margin: Sam Westwood brought Sarah Ellis over here in afternoon} Wed 29 Very nice morning a nice shower or two in the forenoon John started with the Horse came back again sowed some Peas in afternoon for the first tried the new harrow went very well Dave �finished plowing the sod for Oats in afternoon Charles Buck worked in afternoon {Left Margin: worked Beals Horse 1/2 day} 1868 April & May Thur 30 A nice growing morning a heavy shower last night quite wet part of forenoon John started with the Horse in the morning for Newport Dave Sowed some Peas in morning had to quit on account of the rain untill noon boys fixed fence & split wood and Harrowed some in forenoon worked Beals Horse 1/2 day ground rather wet to Harrow good George Harrowed some for the first in his life {Left Margin: Grandmother & Sarah & Harvey went to Henry's I & Willy went over too after them awhile & staid for tea Sarah staid their all night} May Fri 1 Fine growing morning but cloudy most of forenoon Sowed some Peas in morning & finished them of after dinner Isaac Gard came to get some Hay had some for him he promised to come & sow Spring Wheat tomorrow if it did not rain Jane went to Jimmy Papples in afternoon Come on rain just at sundown Sat 2 Nice Morning after the rain but quite Cold & Cloudy most of the day I went to Brantford Charles Buck went away Dave Fonger went away home in afternoon John Powers came home at night roads very muddy John Westwood & Edward Ellis was very drunk along the road 1868 May Sun 3 Very nice morning cleared off in afternoon I staid at home all day John went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon Sarah Ellis & Henry's went to Edgar Kitchen' & stopped here when they came back Mon 4 Very nice growing morning the best this spring yet John Powers went with the Horse Isaac Gard came & Sowed a field of Spring Wheat. Charley Buck worked all day George picked stones of off the Meadow in forenoon & Harrowed a little in afternoon one of the Oxen got sick near sundown could not get him up at all for sometime he got up after Sundown {Left Margin: worked Beals horse all day} Tue 5 Very nice growing morning Dave went to cultivating on the sod for to sow Spring Wheat on fall plowing very hard & tough cultivated it over twice Charles Buck Harrowed all day Dave Fonger left at tea time a very heavy shower just at tea time {Left Margin: worked Beals horse all day} Wed 6 Ground rather wet this morning Charles cultivated all day George H harrowed in forenoon Sarah Ellis & Margery went over to Henrys in forenoon I went down road to get a hand to Sow grain Joe Weaver promised to come in Morning John went of with the Horse in Morning Beals Horse �worked 1/2 day {Left Margin: I got a bag of Oats from Nichols Tree White Mane Oats Dave & George Fonger called in afternoon} 1868 May Thur 7 Nice dry morning but very cool and windy looked some like a storm all day got Joe Weaver to Sow some Spring Wheat & some Oats sowed ten Acres by eleven O.Clock in forenoon Charles Buck cultivated a little & Harrowed all day ground worked very nice George Harrowed all day Beal sent for his Horse in the morning & took him away home weather looks better to night Fri 8 Very nice but quite cool Charles & George finished the Oats field Harrowing & began to gang plow the flats behind the barn for to Sow Oats in forenoon I went to Brantford & Charley finished ganging the flats in afternoon Sat 9 Some front last night again Charley Sowed some Oats in the Morning Pat Kennedy came to get work Dave Fonger called to get some money & Charles dug around some apple trees & harrowed some & cultivated some in the orchard in forenoon. George Harrowed the flats works up very nice rather wet in some places I sowed some Marrowfat Peas in orchard & Charley Harrowed the Orchard & Charley & I sowed some Clover & Timothy seed on the flats behind the Barn after tea. {Left Margin: John Powers came home with the Horse at or near sundown} 1868 May Sun 10 Very nice some frost last night quite warm & pleasant day Jane & I went to James Waughs in forenoon Harvey Westwood came over & him & George went to Henrys in afternoon Henry & Elizabeth was over for dinner when we was away Mon 11 Nice weather all day I sowed some grass seed on wheat & Charles Buck Harrowed the wheat field & George rolled the Peas & Spring wheat in forenoon & Charles took the Potatoes out of cellar in afternoon & split some wood, Bill Taylor came in evening to see if I would rent my farm to them Tue 12 Very nice & clear & warm George rolled the Oats & Charles & I furrowed out some ground in Orchard to plant some potatoes & corn & etc etc on in forenoon. George Fonger & Mrs Hawley called in to get some cucumber seed & Charles planted some potatoes in forenoon & planted some corn & George Howell finished rolling the Oats behind the barn in afternoon John came home in evening looks some like a storm to night 1868 May �Wed 13 Very rainy & stormy all day the greatest wind & rain this spring yet I staid at home all day an old fellow came last night & staid all night & all day today Charles and George sorted & cut Potatoes for seed wind blew down a great deal of fence rained hard all day Thur 14 Raining yet this morning rained untill middle of afternoon most of the time very hard Charles & George fixed up some fence the wind blew down in forenoon the boys cleaned & oiled a set of Harness in afternoon the old man Wm O Bambering went away the middle of forenoon the ground very wet now grass a growing Fri 15 Rather wet & rainy yet this morning ground a getting very wet & soft rained a considerable through the day Mr Osborne came over a while in the afternoon & had a long talk about matters & things George went to Westwoods to see if they wanted Potatoes Charley cut fence blocks in afternoon & fixed some fence & oiled harness in forenoon 1868 May Sat 16 Kind of wet & rainy yet this morning wet a good part of the day I went to Brantford with some Butter & Eggs the roads very muddy the worst they have been this spring Charley cut fence blocks all day Sun 17 Very nice morning & nice & warm all day I staid at home all day John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon John Vansickle came here very mad about the colts a getting into his field took & shut them in the barn yard Mon 18 Very nice morning but quite cool all day Mother & I went to Isaac B.Howells & I went to see the dutch Doctor he did not come untill middle of afternoon he gave me some medicine a great many to see him Charley piled up Manure at the driving house Tues 19 Quite nice but cool things growing very fast I went to Brantford to get some Gin to put medicine in & to sell some Wheat sold it to Calders for $1.65 Per Bushel in Silver to take it in this week Charley drew fence blocks & rails for the fences about the farm 1868 May Wed 20 Nice morning but looks like a storm a coming soon I & the men cleaned up some wheat in the forenoon & put up about 70 Bushel in bags Charles & I went to Brantford with a load in afternoon Keton helped us clean & dug in the garden in afternoon �Thur 21 Very nice morning some Showers in afternoon every thing a growing very fast. Charley took two loads of Wheat to Brantford sold to Wm Calder I went to Brantford & staid all day to get the pay for the wheat got it all night George went along with me in the morning Fri 22 Fine growing morning with several small Showers I staid at home all day Charley Cultivated Potatoes & Turnip ground in forenoon & he went to draw Stones for School House & him & I furrowed Potatoe ground after Tea in afternoon Sat 23 Nice growing morning with some showers. Mother & I & Mr Osborne went to Brantford got a poke for the colts Boys planted Potatoes & Mr Osborne cut the Lambs in afternoon 1868 May Sun 24 Very nice growing morning with some small Showers in afternoon Bart & Wife & his children was over Henry H.K was over for tea the little girls & Margery went to meeting to Germans school House Katy Madison came & staid all night Mon 25 Beautiful growing morning and very warm & pleasant Dave Fonger came for some money & Butter for Frank Sickle he got $25.00 & three lb of butter staid at home all day George took the water all out of the well & cleaned it out it smelt very bad {Left Margin: Began to cure the John Horses Spavin this morning} Tue 26 Very nice & warm morning every thing a growing fast staid at home all day Thomas Westwood & Mary came over to get Potatoes got seven bags some for seed & some to eat Wed 27 Very nice growing morning very warm Nelson Behimer & Hannah Templer came Nelson went to after plaster to Paris & stopped for tea Charley cut fence blocks all day I went to Bart Langs to hire a hand in forenoon & went to see Joe Weaver & Peter Weavers after tea to get some money did not get any 1868 May Thur 28 Some showers last night things a growing very fast Charles & George drew fence blocks & rails in forenoon looks like rain George & I set some stakes on the sideline to make fence on & Charley drew rails untill tea time & then George & him tagged some of the sheep & I white washed some Plum trees had a nice shower about sundown �Fri 29 Nice growing morning but some wet Bill Sanders came from Barts to help wash the Sheep to Germans in forenoon Charles drew rails & I & George lined the side road fence through & George Jones & Rachel & Johnny came at Tea time & staid all night they brought Margaret up to go to Goderich in morning {Left Margin: Henry Howell brought Aunt Mary over in the forenoon} Sat 30 Nice weather but cool I went to Brantford to take Margaret Jones out to take the Cars for Goderich got home at noon I had a chance to sell old Matchles to a man named Clarke for six hundred dollars pay in three months George Jones went home after dinner 1868 May & June Sun 31 Nice day but cool and clear I took Grandmother & Aunt Mary Howell up to James Waughs in forenoon came home before sundown June Mon 1 Very nice morning but cool looks like a rain some I went to St George with Henry H this forenoon Henry came over after Grandmother & Aunt Mary in morning to take them over to his place I staid their all day the afternoon Hiram Hawley came down to get my red ox to work or to trade me another for one of mine Ed Pepper came to buy one of my Oxen in afternoon Aunt Mary Howell went home June 2 Very pleasant but very cool Men fixed fence along the road I hired a man & boy to help to day at the fence Henry Kitchen went to wash his sheep wanted to get Charley Buck to help him would not go to cold for him I went to Brantford in afternoon after a Horse poke & to see about selling old Matchless to a man named Clarke & found him in Jail for forging a note that he wanted to trade one for my Horse against me Joe Wallace big creek he is just out of Penetentiary a short time 1868 June Wed 3 Nice morning but cool Men fixed fence until noon Henry H.K. got his leg broke last night in Brantford he slipped of the waggon wheel on a stone & broke it by the ankle I turned of the man & boy I had at noon old John Emery came at dinner time began to rain at noon Jane & I are going to Wilmot if it dont rain J. H. Anderson gelded my yearling colt in morning sent of the old man & boy at noon Thur 4 Very nice morning looks some like rain again I & George went to Brantford in forenoon to get a coat for George Charles fixed fence Jane & I started for Wilmot in afternoon went as far as Susan Wilsons & staid all night there �Fri 5 Some rain last night again rained part of forenoon started after dinner for Wilmot from Susans rained part of the way up very hard began to rain when we was this side of Washington & kept on till we got near there roads very muddy Sam Fertny was a way from home to Platsville 1868 June Sat 6 Very wet this morning the heaviest rain I think I ever seen this time of year staid at Burtneys all the forenoon him & I went to dutch doctor in afternoon found the Culverts & bridges near all tore away with the water the water done a great amount of damage all over tore down fences & trees & houses I heard in some places up country Jane & I went & staid all night with John Kitchen Sun 7 Beautiful morning some slight frost nice & clear we staid all day with John Kitchens Mon 8 Very nice morning but quite cool some frost last night Jane & I started for home came as far as Donald McDonalds for dinner staid their all night rained some in afternoon Tue 9 Quite cool all day Jane & I came home in forenoon Mary Westwood was here when we got home Grandmother Mary & I went over to Henrys a while I went to St. George after the road orders after tea time roads very dry & nice 1868 June Wed 10 Very nice morning dry all day & clear I took Grandmother to Lynden in the morning Charles Buck worked on the roads all day with team I came home in evening their was a soldier come to hire in afternoon Thur 11 Nice morning some frost Charles worked on roads in forenoon I began to work out the labor under my Charge in morning George & Soldier planted some Corn & Potatoes in morning Charles cultivated turnip & Buckwheat ground Ben Vansickle came & I traded him my Oxen for a pair of Steers George went with him to help him & to bring the steers home from there Soldier hoed corn & Potatoes in afternoon Bart finished shearing Sheep at noon Fri 12 Very warm all day long I worked on the roads all day finished working Charley hauled up old rails & hoed in garden George brought home the steers from Lynden in forenoon Soldier hoed Potatoes all day 1868 June �Sat 13 Very warm & dry all day I went to Brantford Mr Osborne went with me I fell in Hatches Stable & came near breaking my leg Charley piled Manure in forenoon soldier finished hoeing potatoes in morning & piled manure all day after their was a man named Wilson, came to hire at tea time & I hired him for a few months if we can agree Charles Buck went to Brantford Sun 14 Very hot & dry but looks some like showers I went to Henrys before noon he is getting some better Harvey & Dorothy Westwood came there at tea time Walter Osborne came about middle of afternoon Mon 15 Very warm but had a shower in afternoon I went to Paris to see dutch dotor & went with Westwoods to Isaac Howells for our dinner The men piled Manure all day their was a great many people to Paris to see the dutch doctor David McKay brought his roan mare to the Horse in the morning 1868 June Tue 16 Beautiful morning after the shower last evening the men & I made fence all day a long the side road made it a cross two fields next the Gov road young Danskin came to buy my steers Wed 17 Nice morning but very warm I took the wool to Brantford sold it to Cockshutt for 28 cts per lb had 265 1/4 lb Charles Buck went to Brantford the other man piled Manure all day I paid of George & David Fonger after I came home Thur 18 Very warm all day not quite as hot as yesterday Men piled manure in forenoon I staid in the house we all fixed fence in afternoon on the side road Mrs Cole was a picking wool all day Wm Waugh & Tommy came after tea after his pay for his share of wool I sold Fri 19 Very hot all day & dry I & the men fixed fence all day on the side road Came on a great wind & some rain at tea time John Betsner came & staid all night he got his new Buggy from Hesets in Brantford 1868 June Sat 20 Very hot and dry to day Men piled manure in afternoon & fixed some fence in forenoon I & Margery VanSickle went to Brantford in morning got back at noon Daniel Bonham & wife came & staid all night Sun 21 Not quite so warm Daniel Bonham & I went to Henrys in forenoon & came back after dinner & he went home some showers through the day but not much rain �Mon 22 Quite heavy rain last night I filed a saw & the men one of them piled dung & the other laid around all the forenoon & I went to the wool factory with the wool & Mike piled dung & John Wilson went of & got drunk afternoon we are to get our yarn in three weeks Tue 23 Not so very warm to day we all fixed fence in the forenoon I sent of one of my men at noon the others fixed fence in afternoon George & I plowed potatoes in afternoon & ridged up & sowed the turnips after tea time 1868 June Wed 24 Very nice & warm all day every thing a growing fast Charley sowed the buckwheat & plowed some corn & potatoes in forenoon I went over to Henry to set his man a ridging turnip ground in forenoon & Mike hoed potatoes all day I sowed Henrys turnips in afternoon Charley hoed corn & potatoes in afternoon Thur 25 Nice & cool this morning uncle Silas Smith called in a few minutes in the morning on his way home to the forty Charley & Mike hoed potatoes in forenoon finished hoeing potatoes & went to woods to fix fence & ground the Axes after tea & cut some wood after tea Fri 26 Very nice all day & warm but cool after sunrise awhile we cut fence blocks & fixed the fence along the woods all day James Taylor & his cousin John began to work after dinner fixing fence laid it all over along the woods Sat 27 Very warm and dry yet I went to Brantford Mr Osborne went along The men fixed the fence along the road behind the driving house & piled manure Mother came home from her visit 1868 June Sun 28 Very warm & dry yet Mother & I went over to Henry's in afternoon Mon 29 Very warm yet today The men & I finished the sideroad fence in forenoon & piled manure & plowed & hoed the Potatoes & corn in afternoon Tue 30 Very warm all day I took a grist to mill & the old waggon to get the tires set & the men piled Manure & ground up some scythes in afternoon 1868 July Wed 1 The very hottest day yet for dominion day John Powers took old Match to Cainsville the men piled dung & mowed around part of a field of grass �Thur 2 Uncommon hot yet John began to cut grass & the men cut fence corners & cut Canada thistles Fri 3 Very hot again all day I went after grist & waggon in forenoon & to Brantford in afternoon Sat 4 Very warm again to day the men began to draw hay & I cut a piece of grass did not get done till ten o clock 1868 July Sun 5 As hot again as ever Mother & I went over to Henry's awhile after dinner he is getting better Mon 6 Very hot again Men drew hay John went to Paris & I set Henry mower going forenoon & I cut a piece of grass in afternoon Tue 7 Looks some like a thunder shower but did not come very hot & dry I went with old Quick around to buy some lambs sold him all mine for 1.75 per head John cut a piece of grass the other men drew in hay all day Wed 8 Very warm to day again George & I took the lambs to Brantford in forenoon John cut some grass the others drew in hay & raked & put up some in afternoon Thur 9 As warm as ever this morning John Powers & George plowed some potatoes & they all turned hay & raked it up in forenoon & worked in hay in afternoon {Left Margin: I drove Henry out to Brantford for the first since his leg was broken} Fri 10 Very hot again to day men worked in hay all day drew in with two teams in forenoon I went to Brantford with Henrys John began to cut the last field of grass 1868 July Sat 11 Hotter than ever to day John cut grass & Charley raked hay stubble the others mowed fence corners in forenoon John & I went to Brantford & the men raked & cocked hay in afternoon Sun 12 Very hot again to day I took Mother over to Westwoods in forenoon Mon 13 Very hot yet again John cut grass all day the men spread & raked hay Mike ONeil came home at tea time from Hamilton a seeing after his discharge from the 100th regiment {Left Margin: I began to make Waggon rack} �Tues 14 As hot as ever to day John finished cutting the last field of grass & the other ones spread out grass in forenoon & raked & cocked up hay in afternoon {Left Margin: I worked at rack again today} Wed 15 I don't think it is quite as hot today but very near we got Cole & one of Osbornes men to help draw got in twenty six large loads today {Left Margin: I worked at rack again} Thur 16 Not quite as hot as has been some days we have had lately got Cole & John Vansickle to help draw got done at tea time had 55 large loads of off less then twelve Acres it was the heaviest crop that ever grew about here so every body that seen it or worked in it, it made very fine hay Clover & Timothy well mixed 1868 July Fri 17 Nearly as hot as ever again John & George raked the grass stubble in forenoon the other men went to make the line fence between Ben & me for to pay back for Cole & John VanSickle for helping us with the hay a drawing in John & George cultivated the turnips I worked at waggon rack what I could do at it got it about done it is a good one when finished Sat 18 As hot as ever again I think George & I went to Brantford & the men cut some grass & hoed turnips & potatoes got home after dinner Sun 19 Very hot to day again Wm Simpler & wife was here for dinner on their way to see old Mr Snyder buried I went over to Henrys a while in afternoon Mon 20 Hot yet today & dry the men cut around the wheat field & Jane & I went to Isaac Howells & to see the dutch doctor Tue 21 Very hot yet again to day I filed a saw & set up reaper & began to reap wheat in forenoon cut some wheat & bound it up in afternoon 1868 July Wed 22 Hot again as usual to day Cut wheat broke reaper knife I went to St. George got it mended came back & cut wheat until noon cut some wheat again in afternoon & went to Brantford after some men got one home with me two others promised to come in morning our wheat field got a fire in forenoon from James Taylors pipe we supposed �Thur 23 Not quite so hot today cut wheat in forenoon & finished cutting the one field at tea time the worst cutting I ever have seen I think Fri 24 Not so hot this morning very smoky looking & dry Men finished binding field of wheat & shocked it up & began to cut other field in forenoon Michael ONeil went of to get a job at the railroad bridge cut & bound wheat in afternoon Sat 25 Not quite so hot to day cut and bound up wheat finished up cutting fall wheat got done at dark all shocked up it got very dry and brittle 1868 July Sun 26 Quite cool this morning to what it has been John Powers went to Brantford I went to Henrys awhile after dinner Mon 27 Not near as warm as it has been all day Henry & I went to Branchton after the ram got it all right the men drew in wheat all day drew all day on ten acres had two other men from Brantford to help us Tue 28 A great deal cooler to day the men drew in wheat all day finished the fall wheat in afternoon I finished waggon rack Mother went to Barts in forenoon Wed 29 Pretty warm again to day tried the Peas with horse rake in the morning & it would not go give the job to Jim Taylor & John Christie John Powers raked wheat stubble & cultivated turnips in forenoon & I went to Brantford & John fixed some fence in afternoon Mother came home Thur 30 Not so very hot today John raked stubble in morning I took Mother over to Henry Howells in forenoon & got the tire put on reaper wheel & came home in the evening 1868 July & August Fri 31 Not so very hot to day John & some of the men drew in some raking & some Peas had a small shower in afternoon & in the evening again I was in bed most all day sick one of the men cut round spring wheat field & bound it up Saturday Augt 1 Quite cool with some small showers in morning men done nothing in forenoon John hoed cabbage patch some of them went home to Brantford men done nothing much all day cut some Peas after tea �Sun 2 Not so very warm to day I staid at home all day James Waugh & wife came in forenoon John Powers went to Hawleys Margery VanSickle went home did not come back Mon 3 Very nice & cool all day looked some like rain in forenoon I went to Wm Waughs after some money for some lambs he had sold to Beal & home & the men some drew Peas & some cut Peas & one of them cut around Spring wheat field & Oats in forenoon I went after Mother in afternoon & the men drew Peas & cut Peas 1868 Augt Tue 4 Very nice & not so warm I drove the reaper in afternoon to cut Spring wheat the men drew in Peas in forenoon & a while afternoon & then cut spring wheat till night Wed 5 Pretty warm today again Edward Martin & wife was here for dinner I drove the reaper to cut Spring wheat all day Thur 6 Not so warm to day again I went to Brantford the men cut Oats some of them & the rest set up wheat & bound Oats Fri 7 Not so very hot today George & I went to Rachel Cains to see some stray hogs there was there to get them for Quick that lost some in Brantford did not find them men bound Oats in forenoon & drew spring wheat in afternoon Sat 8 Nice & cool but the hardest wind I must ever have seen had to quit drawing wheat most of afternoon drew & stacked Spring wheat & one man bound Oats Sun 9 Quite cool to day again Henry H. K. came over for the first time since he had his leg broke James Taylor went away to Crandells in morning 1868 Augt Mon 10 Very nice morning & cool Cynthia Kitchen & I went to Brantford to meet John Kitchens wife & children a coming on the cars they did not come at all dont see what is the matter Tue 11 Some small showers last night & today some more we marked the Sheep in forenoon & John Powers & John Christie went to Brantford George & I went to Wm Waugh, after some Sheep & lambs he had on shares he took twenty one ewes on shares again for another year to give half the wool & half the lambs & the old sheep back again �Wed 12 Nice morning cleared of I settled of with Jim Taylor & John Christie in forenoon James Waugh brought back some Oats he had since last summer & I killed a lamb & Mr Quick came & paid me for some lambs he had bought I went to Henrys after tea a while Thur 13 Very nice day & cool John cut Oats all day Jane & I & the children went to Westwoods I got a sow & pigs from them they was cutting their Peas 1868 Augt Fri 14 Not so very warm to day John bound up Oats & I went to Westwoods in forenoon after a Sow and five pigs & then went to Dunhams to get him to come & work in afternoon Sat 15 Very nice & cool today John bound Oats all day I took covered Buggy to Brantford to get a coat of Varnish on it Sun 16 Nice & cool had a nice Shower last night which makes things look nice I took the girls & George to Daniel Bonhams in morning & home again in the evening Mon 17 Very nice day & warm Henry & I went to Paris to see dutch Doctor Margaret Kitchen came to sew for Jane {Left Margin: John began to plow to sand stubble grass} Tue 18 Very nice day looks some like showers Mr Bart came to buy my farm in forenoon I mended harness & Beal came to buy Sheep at tea time did not take any away coming again after some some day soon wants to get all their is fit to Kill John plowed all day 1868 Augt Wed 19 A little shower last night John plowed in forenoon I went to hire George Agnew could not get him went to Paris afternoon hired a man come as far as Giles & stopped would not come any farther got home at dark Thur 20 Looks like showers again very warm Mother & I took the yarn to Colemans to get wove in forenoon Mrs Lemon & Mrs Papple & Mrs VanSickle came in afternoon had a nice shower in afternoon Fri 21 Nice after the shower I hired a man to plow for one month at $14.00 per month men plowed Beal got some sheep I went to Brantford after the Covered Buggy Sat 22 Very nice weather warm the men plowed all day I oiled the Buggy top & got ready to start for Goderich �Sun 23 Very warm to day again Charles Turner came over for dinner Jane & I started for Goderich in afternoon & went as far as Susan Wilsons and staid all night 1868 Augt Mon 24 Very warm to day again the men got in the last of the Oats. we drove as far as Henry Chrysler for dinner & then went on as far as Seabachs tavern five mile this side Mitchell & staid all night very good accommodations with light charges only $1.25 for suppers & bed & breakfast & horse to Hay Tue 25 Quite warm again today the men plowed all day we started & drove into Goderich got in before five O'Clock found Harvey started down to my place after seed wheat Wed 26 Very nice & warm men plowed Eliza & Jane & I went to see Andrew Green for dinner Thur 27 Nice & pleasant to day we went out to see Sandy Reid for dinner came back by Joe Morris they was not at home Fri 28 Nice & warm all day the men helped Henry thrash we went to Mr Hortons for tea & staid the evening with Mr Clifford Eliza & Lydia went to the social Harvey got home in evening 1868 Augt Sat 29 Very nice to day again men helped Henry thrash we staid at Harveys & went out to Morris' in evening staid all night Harvey & Eliza came after dark too Sun 30 Some cooler this morning staid at Mr Morris' till after dinner & then went to David Ellis in afternoon found there little boy quite sick staid all night Mon 31 Had some rain last night and several showers through the day staid at Davids all day & night the men helped Henry thrash 1/2 a day Sept Tue 1 Very nice after the rain men plowed David & I went to see some farms went to Mr Hamlens for dinner & tea partly agreed for his farm for thirty five hundred dollars Wed 2 Nice morning but cooler we come back to Goderich in forenoon to Harveys Thur 3 Nice morning & warm staid at Harveys Sarah Behimer & Hannah Templer came in afternoon had a very nice shower at tea time wet things up good �1868 Sept Fri 4 Very nice after the rain I made some plum boxes in forenoon was not very well all day spent the evening at Mr Cliffords all off us from Harveys Sat 5 Very nice some cooler the men sowed some wheat Jane & I started for home in forenoon came as far as Seabachs tavern & staid all night was not well Sun 6 Cooler this morning took some like rain started & came as far as John Kitchens for dinner began to rain rained very hard staid there all night Mon 7 Cleared off again had a very wet night ground a swimming, started & came as far as Susan Wilsons and staid all night I had a shake of Ague Tue 8 Quite cool again came home in forenoon men drew Manure in forenoon & sowed some wheat afternoon & drew Manure with one team I laid to bed all the afternoon 1868 Sept Wed 9 Had some more rain the ground very wet cant do anything on it I staid at home all day John drew Manure the Englishman I hired left this morning sick worked fifteen days {Left Margin: sold Beal the sheep 53 head for $90.00} Thur 10 Cooler but ground wet I staid at home all day John finished sowing wheat Mr Osborne was over a while afternoon Fri 11 Very wet yet to day staid at home all day John drew Manure Sat 12 Ground very wet yet John & I went to Brantford John got measured for a suit of clothes at Cockshutts Sun 13 Quite cold and wet I staid at home all day Mrs Osborne & girls come over a while in afternoon Mon 14 Nice day but cool John went to help Osborne in seeding I went to see Mr Palmer & Joe Weaver about some notes I held Thos Westwood & Mary & Dorothy was over for dinner & tea Tue 15 Very nice day & dry all day Mother & I went to Lynden I hired a man for a month for $12.00 began in afternoon Sam Burtney was here when we got home �1868 Sept Wed 16 Had some rain last night cleared off cool again men drew Manure all day sold a horse to Sam Burtney for $110.00 to pay in four months Joe VanSickle brought his lumber apc in forenoon I went to John VanSickles to see him about the Sheep I let him have on shares Thur 17 Nice morning men drew Manure I staid at home all day Jane & I went to Mr Burts in afternoon Fri 18 Very nice morning men drew Manure I went to see thrashers & let George Kitchen have four Bushel Oats forenoon Jane & I went to Mr Burts to see about selling my farm in afternoon Sat 19 Very nice morning again Wm Gorman threw manure out of Sheep stable John F & I went to Brantford to get some clothes for John F Sun 20 Had some rain last night again I went to Henrys a while Margery & her Sister went James Waughs in forenoon 1868 Sept Mon 21 Very nice morning Mr Burt & Son came to see if I would sell my farm in forenoon men drew Manure I went to Paris to see the doctor he did not come at all Tue 22 Very nice morning Mr Burt & I went to Brantford to do the writing about my farm sold it to him for $50 per acre Wed 23 Nice morning I took John to go to Hamilton Show I got Horse shod & Mother & I went Puslinch in afternoon Thur 24 Very nice morning Thos Ellis & I went to look at a farm near Guelph it began to rain at dusk Fri 25 A little rainy this forenoon Mother & I started for home after dinner came as far as Henry Howells staid all night Sat 26 Nice morning again came home afternoon found Nelson Behimer & wife here when we got home Sun 27 Some rain again today I was sick Nelson & Sarah went home afternoon 1868 Sept �Mon 28 Cleared of again I am not very well yet James Waugh & George Howell came in morning to see and get my democrat to go after their tools to Copetown Mr & Mrs Burt came & we went with them to Brantford to sign the writings for the farm men threw down old straw stack & fixed house roof & split wood George Medley staid all night & I settled with him for his work he done Tue 29 Cleared of & cool men cleaned up some Oats & Spring wheat in forenoon & I took it to Brantford in afternoon George Ellis came & him & I went to John Betzner's to see Mr. Haines farm staid all night did not buy it Wed 30 Looks some like rain had some in afternoon George & I came as far as George Jones & staid all day & night the machine came to thrash & did not do anything machine would not go at all had to quit 1868 Oct Thur 1 Had some rain last night George & I came home in forenoon George went to Henrys & I went to see after the thrashers in afternoon could not get them for ten days or so Fri 2 Very nice morning & clear again John & I went to Brantford with a load of ash lumber in forenoon I went to Henrys a while afternoon Mr Osborne was over Sat 3 Nice morning some frost last night again John drew lumber & Jane & I went to Brantford after the Mortgage & some dry goods & Mr Burt came & paid two thousand dollars on the Mortgage Sun 4 Heavy frost last night but nice and clear John Vansickle & me went to Lynden in forenoon Thomas Westwood & Mary & Dorothy & David was over a while afternoon Mon 5 Nice & warm all day Mother & John Proper & I went to Goderich Tues 6 Nice day but some cooler Harvey & I drove out to see a farm that belonged to one Jessup out of town a little 1868 Oct Wed 7 Very warm all day some rain at evening & in the night got Harveys Horse & drove out to David Ellis’m in forenoon Thurs 8 Some rain last night quite wet & cold all day went to Dungamron to the show was appointed one of the lodges in the House had a very good show for a township show �Fri 9 Very nice day not cold went back to Manchester & round through {Wawamouth?} & back again to see some farms seen some good one Sat 10 Nice & dry all day went in afternoon to see Mr Carezo farm out on the Maitland river & home Sun 11 Nice & warm all day staid at David’s all day Mon 12 Nice day & warm went to look over Mr Bailies farm in forenoon staid at David’s in afternoon Tues 13 Nice day & very warm mother & I went to see Bailies farm again could not buy it wanted to much for it I thought Wed 14 Nice & warm all day Mother & I came to Morris’s in forenoon they was gone to show to Lucknow I went to town & back there in afternoon 1868 Oct Thur 15 Very nice morning again Mr Morris & I went to see two or three farms that {Ghos?} Martin used to own out at Smiths Hill Fri 16 Nice day but cool some rain in afternoon staid at Mr Morris’s to get word about Martins farm did not come till night telegram came for me to come to Brantfors as a witness against a forger could not go David Ellis called at Morris’s to tell about some other farms he had heard of in town Sat 17 Some snow last night very cold all day went with Mr Morris to Smiths Hill to see about getting a field for a plowing match & then went into Goderich to Harveys for the night Sun 18 Quite cold all gay again went to church with Harveys in forenoon was sick at noon staid with Mr Clifford the evening Mon 19 Quite cold again to day had the writings made out for the Loot no 2 in the 8th Concession Western division of Colborne from John Hickingbottom price $5000.00 100 acres more or less 1868 Oct Tue 20 Some rain in the morning quite soft all day Grandmother Eliza & Mrs Clifford & I went out to the farm I bought & to Mr Morris for dinner & back to town at night bought a lot of Hay from Hickingbottom for $47.00 cash had Mr Cliffords team & waggon got full possession of farm �Wed 21 Quite wet all day Mother & I came home let Harvey have twelve hundred dollars for one year at ten percent Thur 22 Some snow last night again staid home in forenoon went after flannel in afternoon John went to see the thrashers in afternoon Fri 23 Not quite so cold to day our Harvey & I went to Westwoods to get a horse to thrash John got ready for to thrash Sat 24 Nice weather al day John killed a sheep to & I went to Brantford Mr Burt was over here Sun 25 Some rain all day by spells staid at home all day Henry was over for dinner 1868 Oct Mon 26 Very nice day all day began to thrash in forenoon some Oats thrashed all day Tue 27 Nice day but windy thrashed some S. wheat stacks they was very wet grain nearly spoiled Wed 28 Nice day but windy finished the stacks in forenoon & set at the old barn & thrashed 180 Bushel in afternoon Thur 29 Very nice day but Cool finished thrashing before night David Ellis & old John Emery came in forenoon David & I went to Lynden & back in afternoon Fri 30 Very nice again to day John & George pulled some turnips Mother & I went to Mr. Burt on a visit I called to get Wrung to come & thrash Peas coming Monday Sat 31 Very wet all day staid at home all day November Sun 1 Very cold & disagreeable Mother & I went to Henrys for dinner Samuel & Harvey Westwood was there Mon 2 Quite cool all day John & George finished the turnips, Mr Wrung began to thrash Peas in morning I staid home all day for Mr Palmer to come did not come Mother went to Westwoods in forenoon 1868 Nov �Tue 3 Heavy white frost last night John Powers went to plow for George McLaughlin Wrung thrashed Peas I went to Henrys in afternoon {Left Margin: Sold Beale some Sheep & a pair of Steers} Wed 4 Very nice day some rain in evening John took a load of Hay to Hatch I went to get Auction Bills printed got a hundred printed Thur 5 Nice but pretty cool I went to St. George to put up bills & went to Henry Howells for dinner & home Some rain last night I staid at home all day Fri 6 Nice but pretty cool I went to St. George to put up bills & went to Henry Howells for dinner & home in evening Eliza Howell & Isaac Howell & wife came here Sat 7 Very cool & looks like rain I took Eliza to Vanderlip & came home in evening Sun 8 Very rainy to day again staid at home all day Mon 9 Very wet all day John threw S. wheat out of Bins I went to Henrys & staid all day Abram Drake came after School Tax it is very high this year a very rainy day 1868 Nov Tue 10 Very bad damp dirty day staid at home all day John sorted out old irons in forenoon & went to Paris to put up bills in afternoon Mr Osborne was over a while afternoon Wed 11 Cleared of some today Mr Burts boys began to Plow in morning George Day came after some seed, John & I went to Brantford after some things for the sale Thur 12 Kind of cold all day and cloudy James Waugh was here all forenoon came to buy some cows before the sale Burts boys plowed Fri 13 Very nice all day & clear John & Charles Buck drew straw & I went to St George to sell my right for Harrow sold the right to Wm Behiny for a horse Sat 14 Beautiful & warm day staid at home forenoon & got out some stuff for waggon rack from Jim Waugh same & fixed Mothers old Bureau let him have some Oak for Harrow & waggon rack I went to Brantford after some cheese in afternoon 1868 Nov �Sun 15 Some cooler & cloudy all day looks like a storm John P went to George Fongers I went to Henrys a while in forenoon they came over with me for dinner George Howell went to Westwoods found a Leicester Buck with our ewes in forenoon Mon 16 Very cold disagreeable day I went to St. George to settle up with Fleming for the Harrow right give him my note for $47.00 for two months without interest Henry Howell & wife came down in afternoon & staid all night {Left Margin: I got a three year old colt from Wm Fleming for my Harrow right}. Tues 17 Very heavy rain all day the wettest day this fall a good many camy to the Sale but we had to put it of on account of the rain it wil come of on Thursday the 26th if all is well Henry Howell went home Wed 18 It has quit raining this morning but is cloudy John F Powers & I went to Brantford I went to get some notices printed about the sale got a 100 for $125. went to see John Lakes colt did not buy it yet John Burt went home sick in the morning 1868 Nov Thur 19 Nice morning heavy white frost last night sent John F. with some bills to put up out towards Smokey Hollow I went to Paris with some bills posted a lot by mail to different parties around the county got dinner at I.L.Howells & came home Fri 20 Snowed some last night John went to Help Henrys Bill Hags I went to Harrisburg & around by St. George to put up bills Mr Burt went with me from his place to St. George got home by noon {Left Margin: George & the girls went to Henry Howells afternoon} Sat 21 Quite cool this morning & windy all day got quite muddy I went to Colemans after some flannel did not get it paid my School tax in morning to Mr A Drake $30.99 got home at noon and cleaned up a grist after dinner Mr Gim came in forenoon & staid all night Sun 22 Quite cold froze hard Jane & I went to Henrys in forenoon found George Kitchen & all his family moved in there Mr Gim staid here all day & all night 1868 Nov Mon 23 Hard frost last night but a very nice warm day & very clear roads very rough in morning I took a grist to Brantford to get ground got it home with me John F went to help Osborne thrash in afternoon they moved into the new School house �Tue 24 Nice morning some frost John F & I cleaned up some wheat for Henry Mr Burt & Dan came to plow in forenoon John helped Osborne to thrash & I staid at home in afternoon Wed 25 Cloudy not so cold Mr Burt finished plowing in forenoon young Mr Reagie came to buy a colt did not get one from me John went to John Kinneys & I went to Henrys to see him he was gone to Paris with wheat looks like rain to night Thur 26 Rained hard last night cleared of this morning again had our sale to day had a large turn out things went of pretty well a good day George Jones & Rachel came & staid all night 1868 Nov Fri 27 Nice morning but cloudy Dennis Sager came to buy a bay colt three year old past that I had he got him for $152.00 to pay in eleven months for him George & Rachel went to Henrys in forenoon Mr. Simpson came after the reaper he bought at the sale paid cash Sat 28 Looks like a storm it did rain before night John & I went to Brantford I went to settle of with Postman for the sale roads very muddy {Left Margin: Some one stole two of our best turkeys last night} Sun 29 Cloudy kind of weather I staid at home all day the girls came home from Westwoods afternoon Mon 30 Some snow last night colder this morning John took me to Paris to go to Goderich on Cars I went & staid at Cliffords all night found them all well there December Tue 1 Quite cold & blustering all day with some snow Harvey took me out to Mr Morris in afternoon roads very bad & rough Wed 2 Snowed some last night & in forenoon about six inches Mr Morris took me to the farm & to David Ellis in afternoon with the sleigh went very good in the gravel road 1868 Dec Thur 3 Very nice morning some more Snow last night again David & I went with the cutter back in Wawanosh to see George Henry about his buying Matchles Horse he is coming down to see him soon roads very bad mud in some places knee deep to Horse got back about dark to Davids had one upset in the mud & snow �Fri 4 Quite cold but clear David thrashed in forenoon & George Ellis brought me out to Goderich came on a great snow & blow in evening about dark I staid at Harveys all night George went home again after dark Sat 5 Quite calm again after the storm last night I came home from Goderich John brought me from Paris in afternoon brought home half a barrel of W fish no sleighing when I got home Sun 6 Looks like a storm all day I staid at home John Powers went away to Mr Hawleys or some where up the road 1868 Dec Mon 7 Storming this morning very stormy in afternoon John fixed to Kill Hogs I went to Brantford in afternoon after Salt to salt the pork in Tue 8 Very stormy all day snow & blowed very hard we Killed Hogs Daniel H Bonham & Isiah came to buy the straw carriers did not get them Wm Templer came after the straw cutter he bought at the sale staid all night a terrible storm Killed Hogs & cut them all up & salted them got done before night Wed 9 Quit snowing but very cold I went to St. George to get the Horses shod at A Brockbank all around had some of these rubber cushions put under one of their shoes in front John put straw round yard Thur 10 Getting colder all the time John & I went to Brantford to get my cutter that was there to paint James Waugh brought his wife here and left her while he went to Isaac Sands sale & called in evening for her sleighing not very good at all blowed of the road in places 1868 Dec Fri 11 Very nice morning but pretty cold all day Jane & I went to Westwoods on a visit with the cutter & one Horse John split wood James Waugh came to borrow some money Sat 12 Nice & clear but some windy & pretty cold day day John went to Brantford I went to Jerseyville to take some coverlets to get wove at William VanSickles cant get them before April or Mary Came back by Lynden & staid all night at B. VanSickle left a set of whiffletrees at Petitts to get ironed Sun 13 Quite cold all day again I staid at Bens in forenoon came home in afternoon Henry H Kitchen was here �Mon 14 Some milder this morning Snowed some all day long but did not amount to much after all I think about an inch or two Wal Baker came to buy some Oak lumber Owen Judge came after fanning Mill he bought at the sale Joseph Weaver came and bought my old long tug Harness for twenty dollars they was a very good set 1868 Dec Tue 15 Very nice all day but cold I went to Paris to order a set of new harness from Flanagan to be silver mounted all through Wed 16 Nice day thawed some in the Sun I went to Brantford to see about selling my wheat did not do it going to Keep it a while longer yet Thur 17 Very nice day thawed some I staid at home all day not very well Fri 18 Nice day but some colder I staid at home all day Uncle Wm Behimer & Helen Behimer came before noon I strung a couple of strings of Bells Sat 19 Very cold all day long I staid at home all day Wm Behimer & Helen went home in the morning Henry Howell came after the fanning mill he bought at my sale Beal took the steers away in afternoon I sold him for $100.00 Sun 20 Very nice & warm thawed of all the sleighing I staid at home Grandmother went to Henrys Mon 21 Some colder this morning I made some shawl pins in forenoon I went to Paris in afternoon to see dutch doctor John began to dig out the snow in lane 1868 Dec Tue 22 Not very cold again to day John dug out the lane & began to draw up some wood I staid at home all day Henry Howell & Wm Tanner came after some Sheep for Henry got a dozen at $3.50 each to pay for them in the six months from date Wed 23 A pretty cold day again I staid at home all day & fixed up the old table & give the top of it a coat of paint sold Beal 13 sheep for $32.50 to take them away next week Jarome Hawley came after the pay for the thrashing paid him ten dollars $17.70 coming yet Thur 24 Nice day but very cold John & I went to Brantford took the iron plow out to George Fowler to get it fixed up some very poor Sleighing the coldest day this winter �Fri 25 Not near so cold today we all went over to Westwoods for to take over Christmas dinner Sat 26 Very nice day not very cold John drew up wood & I painted the table again & mended Harveys little Sleigh 1868 Dce Sun 27 Some snow last night but not enough to make good sleighing Jane & I & John Powers & Willy & Eliza went to Henry Hawleys in forenoon & Home in the afternoon Sleighing very poor Mon 28 Not very cold very nice winter weather though John drew up wood I painted over the table again Samuel Buckborough came to buy some oak lumber from me sold it to him Beale came & took away the Sheep I sold him last week Nelson Kitchen & Edgars wife & children is to start for Michigan to night Tue 29 Some Snow last night very warm & mild all day I took Grandmother & the girls down to Lynden left Grandmother down there to get her cloak made & we came home Wed 30 Quite mild all day I painted the table over again in forenoon & got out some stuff for a waggon rack & Samuel Buckborough sent after some oak lumber I sold him John Powers drew wood Mr Galloway called to get subscriptions for the Bible Society St. George 1868 Dec Thur 31 A heavy white frost last night very sharp & cold in the morning I went after Dr. Kitchen for Mrs Cole before daylight to St. George got him to come & painted the table over again & James Papple called to get his pay for helping thrash John & George drew Pea Straw in forenoon I went to St. George with some Peas & Oats to get chopped for the beef cow and took some oak lumber to Bells to get dressed for a waggon rack got it home with one & got the chop stuff with me too a very warm nice day thawed some the wind got around to the northeast and seems as if there was a storm a coming on John & George cleaned up some Spring wheat for a grist afternoon I got home from St. George about half past six in the evening Diary January 1869 Fri 1 The greatest Snow storm and hardest blowing we have had this winter yet Jane and I and two of the children went over to Henrys for dinner {Thos?} Westwood & Mary was there in the terriblest Snow storm we have had in a long time �Sat 2 Quite mild all day but rained & Snowed nearly all day I put handles on some knives in forenoon then fixed a place & turned old Matchles in to it in afternoon John and George cut down straw stack & threw it round the yard Sun 3 Very warm & thawing some I went after Mother to Lynden in afternoon Marjory VanSickle came back in afternoon Sleighing going Mon 4 Very nice and mild this morning John took a grist of S.wheat to Brantford to get floured to sell I went along to the municipal election at Betsons School House the children started to school again this morning old Doctor Stinson and old Mrs. Leemington & Mr. Storr is to be buried to day went to Germans School House to the election & then home & hitched up the brown colt & drove him to St. George for first time 1869 January Tue 5 Very mild & some Snow showers through the day I went to Brantford after a grist sold 500 lbs to Hexts at 2.50 per cwt John split wood Mr Rung began to thrash Peas I settled up with G. Foster & Hatch in full of all demands Wed 6 Very nice day & warm thawed a good deal Jane & I went to Isaac J. Howells & James & Lydia went along went after my new harness to Paris staid all night at Isaac's Joseph Steel & wife was there all day {Left Margin: Mr. Rung thrashed peas John split wood} Thur 7 Nice day very warm the Snow all gone in the roads nearly came as far as James Waughs for dinner & home in afternoon Sleighing nearly all gone {Left Margin: Mr. Rung thrashed peas John split wood} Fri 8 Quite soft this morning looks like a thaw again I put some hoops on churn & some barrels in forenoon John split wood Rung thrashed Peas all day Sat 9 Heavy rain last night rains yet this morning John turned the meat over in the box Mr. Rung thrashed Peas I staid home all day 1869 January Sun 10 Very nice day quite warm I staid home all day Grandmother went to Henry's in morning Susan Wilsons young folks came here from Westwoods in afternoon & went home in evening �Mon 11 Very nice day and quite warm & Spring looking I staid at home all day the clock spring broke down Tues 12 John & I went to Brantford in forenoon called to get Noles to come & butcher a Beef for me got the clock mended and cleaned at Griffiths Wed 13 Very nice day & thawed some in the sun John and Noles killed the Beef in forenoon I went to School Meeting & come back to Mr. Greenfields for dinner & staid till evening Henry girls was over John greased the new waggon in afternoon I bought a whip from John VanSickle for one dollar Thurs 14 Beautiful weather all day John and I cut up the Beef & fixed waggon rack in forenoon & put on & took a load of Hay to Mr. Nisbet School Teacher at Germans School House 1869 January Fri 15 Very nice weather all day I went to Brantford & took the two girls & George out with me took a quarter of Beef to sell got five dollers per cwt for it from John Booze bought some chocs for girls & a pair of Boots for George from Adams Sat 16 Beautiful day & sunshine I went to St. George to pay Fleming a note he held against me & got a pair of Harrows from Sam Buckborough & got two shoes set on the John Horse Rung finished thrashing & cleaning Peas in afternoon had 107 Bush Sun 17 Nice day again all day I staid at home all day Grandmother went with Henry to see Nelson Kitchen baby that is sick at the corner at Mrs Shipmans {Left Margin: Samuel Fristney & wife came at dark & staid all night} Mon 18 Looks like a storm quite cold & cloudy all day Samuel Fristney paid for the grey mare he bought from me in the fall for $105.00 John and I went to Paris with a load of Hay to Wm. Epron for P.O. Connor the roads are very nice for the waggon Samuel Fristney & wife went home in forenoon 1869 January Tue 19 Quite cold all day and cloudy but no snow yet I staid at home all day John took away a load of Hay to Paris Henry Howell brought Aunt Mary over in forenoon I mended a sursingle {surcingle} & breaststrap Elizabeth Kitchen and Dorothy came over in forenoon & staid till evening �Wed 20 Beautiful day clear and cold John & I took a load of Hay over to Mr. Kitchen in forenoon got Wm. Fleming to shoe the team all round new shoes in front Grandmother & Aunt Mary went over to Henrys I sent for the Globe by H.G. McPherson $1.30 Thurs 21 Very nice all forenoon clouded up in afternoon I staid home all day mended some halters in forenoon John took a load of Hay to tavern keeper in St. George he is to pay for it in six weeks Fri 22 Very nice day but quite cold John & I went to Brantford with a load of Hay to A Bradley Henry Howell came after Aunt Mary & cow I sold to him for twenty one dollars to pay in a short time 1869 January Sat 23 Very nice day quite cold John took a load of Hay to D Kitchen in forenoon I went along got two shoes reset on the Horses that lamed them getting warmer Sun 24 Very nice day warmer Looks like a storm of some kind John went away somewhere & Marjory went over to Westwoods in afternoon I staid home all day Mon 25 Very cold & clear all day John & I took a load of Hay to Paris G.P. Grey Hotel Keeper got a new set of Harness from Flanagan & traded a set of half tug Harness for a new set of long tug gave him a load of Hay & a load of Straw to boot got two good set of long tug Harness now one set Silver mounted Tues 26 Very nice day not quite as cold very clear though John took a load of Hay to Flanagan Paris. I staid home all day & set a picture in the frame Wed 27 Nice and pleasant clouds up in afternoon John took a load of Hay to Paris Henry was over for dinner I staid at home all day waiting for some men to come & buy Matchless 1869 Jany Thur 28 Very nice day and warm thawed considerable in sun John & I took a half ton of Hay to Sidney E Thomas in the forenoon put on another load of Hay & took it to St. George to Dr. Kitchen in afternoon Mr & Mrs VanSickel came over for an evening visit Fri 29 Quite foggy in morning Come on rain in evening about 4 O'Clock John B. took a load of Hay to Mr. Cepson I went to Brantford with Henry H Kitchen & Nelson Kitchen to see a lawyer for advice on Henry's scrape with Mr. Ley & Bolton rained near all night �Sat 30 Quite cloudy & some rain in Morning I went to Brantford in morning took some chickens to sell got three shilling a pair for them John Powers went along I bought a Horse from P.B. Hatch for sixty dollars cash & a note against Mark & George Armstrong for thirty seven dollars eighty cents due next fall John Templer & wife & children come & staid all night 1869 Jany Sun 31 Quite cold this morning froze up hard again roads will be rough for a while I staid at home all day John Templer & wife went to Westwoods in afternoon Nathan VanSickel & wife & his two sisters came for dinner & went home before night had roast turkey & roast beef & plum pudding for dinner February Mon 1 Quite cold and cloudy all day John took a load of Straw to Paris for Flanagan I went to settle with F.O. Connor for the Hay I sold him gave Flanagan an order on him to settle an {ape?} with him drove my new horse for first time I got from Hatch Tue 2 Very cold again to day I went to St. George with some stuff to make a Harrow with John took some flour & peas over to Rung David Ellis came in evening Snow storm a beginning Wed 3 A hard snow storm all night & most of the day Some six inches of Snow fell I think sleighing not very good yet I took David Ellis over to his brother Wms & to St. George & home again {Left Margin: Paid David Ellis $109.00 on a yoke of oxen} 1869 Febry Thur 4 Very rough stormy day I took David out to Brantford in forenoon John took a load of wheat to Brantford Contracted all the wheat I have to Mr. Plewes for one dollar per bushel all round Westwoods boys brought a cheese over for David Ellis in the evening Fri 5 Beautiful and clear all day thawed some in the Sun I took David Ellis out to the cars in Brantford in the morning John took a load of Wheat to Brantford George Cones' young folks came & went to Brantford to get there Photographs taken I bought a recipe for making hard soap Sat 6 Nice morning but cloudy George Cones' young folks went to Westwoods & we cleaned up some wheat in forenoon John took a load of wheat to Brantford & I went to St. George in afternoon to see Chris Bottings about a stove traded him some Hay for one �Sun 7 Very nice day thawed some I staid home all day James Waugh & wife came in forenoon George Cones' folks went home & Grandmother went home with them 1869 Febry Mon 8 Nice day but thawed some I took two loads of wheat to Brantford John & George cleaned wheat all day Harvey Howell was here when I got home he staid all night Tue 9 Nice morning but cloudy thawed considerable John took a load of wheat to Brantford in forenoon Harvey went to Henrys in forenoon I went to Paris in afternoon I sent a telegram to to Watson Ayr to meet Harvey in Paris George Campbell bought a lot of Pea straw of me for $7.00 Wed 10 Very nice but warm Snow nearly gone I went with two loads of wheat to day Men cleaned up wheat George Campbell drew his Pea straw away to day Thur 11 Very nice day but warm snow nearly gone to day Chris Batty came after Hay in forenoon got two loads to day we cleaned wheat & I went to Brantford to sell Keachie some Hay let him have it for $95.00 sold Foster my Peas for 75 cts Bush. Fri 12 Nice day sleighing all gone I took a load of wheat away on the waggon Westwoods was over here when I got home Men cleaned wheat 1869 Febry Sat 13 Nice day thawing very fast we cleaned up wheat in forenoon John took a load away in afternoon George & I cleaned some tailings in the afternoon Sun 14 A terrible rain & sleet storm all day very bad on the stock Nelson Kitchen was over awhile in the afternoon I staid home all day Mon 15 Cleared of this morning but warm & foggy & soft I took one load wheat away Men cleaned up wheat all day Tues 16 Nice day some colder I took two loads wheat away Men cleaned Peas Mr & Mrs Kelly came on a visit in forenoon Donald McDonald came towards night & staid all night Wed 17 A very stormy day snow & rain John took two loads of Peas out to Bonter I went to Brantford with Donald to see about some farms he seen advertised for sale & he went home Thur 18 A very nice day clear thawed a good deal took a load of Hay to Bredt St. George in forenoon & took a load to D Thomas St. George in afternoon �1869 Febry Fri 19 Very stormy this morning snowing & blowing John & George put straw around barn yard & cleaned Oats in forenoon I set in the house all day not well Sat 20 Nice Morning not cold John took a load of Hay to Workman George & I went to Brantford & came home before night Sun 21 A heavy Snow storm today I staid home all day not very well Mon 22 Very nice day & clear Mother & I went to Westwoods in forenoon John took a load of Hay to Workman Mr Keashie began to draw some Hay I sold him to day Tue 23 A very hard Snow storm going on the heaviest yet this winter John & I went to St. George after a harrow & got Horse shod I settled with Dr. Kitchen Wed 24 Storming again this morning I copied of the Horse book from Johns Book in forenoon Very stormy all afternoon Thur 25 Very rough & stormy in forenoon John & I went to Brantford and down to Onondaga to see the Mares that went to our Horse staid all night to Edward Giles found most of the Mares in foal that we seen 1869 Febry Fri 26 A Snowing hard all night & yet this morning held up towards night. John & I came to Brantford for dinner & then home in afternoon thawed some Sat 27 A very cold stormy day I went to Paris after a pair of Horse collars. John & George loaded the Sleighs to go to Goderich on Monday Sun 28 A pretty cold day again I staid home all day John Betsner & wife and Henry & Elizabeth came over for dinner John and Dorothy staid all night March Mon 1 A pretty cold day John & I started in morning for Coleborne with two loads went as far as Haysville for the night Tues 2 Not so cold to day Snowed & thawed all the afternoon got dinner at Stratford got to Mitchell for the night put up at Hick's Hotel the best Hotel we found on the road �Wed 3 Pretty cold in morning thawed some about noon went as far as Clinton to Coopers tavern for dinner went on to Goderich got to Harveys before night staid there all night 1869 March Thur 4 Very cold again today a terrible storm in forenoon drifted very bad at times John & I started out to our new farm in Morning unloaded & went on to David Ellis's & staid all night a very cold night Fri 5 Very cold all day again I hired Duncan McNee to work for me for a year for $147.00 we started for home came as far as Harveys for dinner and then drove to Mitchell for the night got very cold on the road Sat 6 Nice Morning but came on one of the greatest drifts I must ever see got dinner at Shakespeare & then come home the heaviest roads I ever drove eleven Oclock when we got home found everything right Sun 7 A very cold day but not much wind I staid at home all day Henry was over a while in afternoon Mon 8 Nice day but quite cold I went to Brantford in forenoon and came home & went to Paris after David Ellis & Lavinia from Goderich they did not come on the first train Duncan McNee began to work 1869 March Tue 9 Beautiful all day & warm went to Westwoods to attend Grandmothers birthday dinner a good turn out all the children there but Harvey & Eliza George Jones & Rachel & Nelson Behimer & Sarah came home with us staid all night Wed 10 A great Snow storm all day about the hardest this winter we had quite a few here for dinner Nelson Rehimer & Sarah went home with Henrys Sarah was quite sick all day Thur 11 Cleared of this morning a lot of Snow on the on the ground I took John Powers to Doctor in afternoon to St. George Fri 12 Snowed some again to day Peggy & Grandmother and the little girls went to Brantford to get their Photographs taken David & Lavinia went Westwoods took them to the cars to Paris Wm. Templer & wife came & staid all night Sat 13 Quite cold to day again Wm Templer & I went to Brantford with a grist almost to much Snow for good Sleighing �1869 March Sun 14 A good deal warmer again thawed a good deal George Templer & wife & Henry Kitchen & wife came & got there dinner & went home Wm Templer & wife went to Henrys in morning Mon 15 Very nice day thawed some I took John Powers to Doctors in forenoon & got a pair of new harrows from Sam Buckboroughs & got Fanny shod on fore feet Tue 16 Very nice day but cold I took Mother up to James Waughs in forenoon Rollin Waugh & wife & Mary Pritchard came & staid all night Wed 17 Nice day but cold I sold Rollin Waugh some pigs he went to Henrys in forenoon John Clinton & wife & Dorothy came over Thomas went to Paris after Hester Duncan McNee went along after his satchel he left at Mitchell Thur 18 Very nice day thawed some Grandmother & I went to Lynden to the fair in Morning she went home with Westwoods I came home in evening not very well 1869 March Fri 19 Not very cold a heavy white frost last night I went to Mr Burts to settle of with him traded & got a Devon bull & heifer full bred Snowed all afternoon the Doctor lanced little Elizas neck which was swelled so very bad a good deal of matter came from when lanced Sat 20 Very nice warm day thawed a good deal snow very soft Mr Burt sent a Devon bull & Heifer here in forenoon George & Dorothy & Elizabeth & I went after the coverlets & then went to Uncle Wm Rehimers at night I settled of with him paid him $252.00 & gave him a note for $100 due in one year with interest Sun 21 Nice day a good deal colder staid at Rehimers untill towards night & then we went to Wm Templers all night Mon 22 A very cold chilly day staid at Wm Templers until after noon & then went to George Jones all night Tue 23 Some Snow last night again staid at Georges till after dinner & then came home stopped at Lynden a little while thawing very fast roads getting rough 1869 March �Wed 24 Very nice warm day Snow a going very fast at last I took fanning Mill home to Henry Howells in forenoon got my dinner at Aunt Mary Howells & came back to St. George & got a new stove from Batty Peggy VanSickel & Sarah Ellis was here when I got home Thur 25 Nice day but to warm for the Snow to last long John Powers & I went to Brantford in forenoon & then down Cockshutts road as far as Burtchs Corners & a cross by Mount Pleasant & back to Brantford & staid all night at Hatches a collecting for the Horse found our Mares most of them in foal but did not get much money Fri 26 Rained some last night & all the forenoon John & I staid in Brantford untill afternoon & then came home the back road a collecting got home before dark {Left Margin: Good Friday} Sat 27 Very warm Snow going fast Mother & I went to St. George to see old Mrs Batty & took a lot of old cast iron to let Batty have on a stove the roads getting very bad. 1869 March Sun 28 Very warm Sleighing gone on this road I staid at home Henry H brought Grandmother home in forenoon she stopped there on her way home from St. George Nelson Kitchen had a daughter yesterday evening a very dull day for Easter Sunday Mon 29 Rained all day again Duncan McNee put up some Oats in bags & I painted new cupboard over give it a primary coat of white lead Tue 30 A thawing away yet we put a ring in Bulls nose & took flour chest downstairs & put Oats up in bags & Mrs Paul Shipman came in forenoon & staid for dinner I wrote for the Canadian Messenger for her Charles Buck came to hire he is a coming on Monday next Men drew grain from the new barn I got out stuff for pine boxes to pack things in Wed 31 Very nice day thawed some I went to Paris to see about getting some cars to move my stuff to Goderich and give Wm McEwin an order to collect some money for the Horse for me up about there place I took John P.s trunk to Paris & traded it to Flanagan for a larger one 1869 April 1st Thur 1 Very nice day but froze up very rough this morning I went with John Powers to Toronto to get his eyes doctored at Dr. Roseboughs I came back as far as Harrisburg & staid all night at Troomans a terrible snow & sleet storm all night �Fri 2 Quite cold again to day roads very rough I came home in morning from Harrisburg Thomas Westwood & Mary & Mrs Cameron was here for dinner Duncan & I made some boxes in afternoon I put some handles on big chests in forenoon Sat 3 Very rough cold day I took Sarah Ellis down to Lynden in forenoon roads very rough I got my Buggy Axels set up at Petitts & came home Sun 4 Quite cold & rough all day I staid at home all day Sam Westwood & Harvey & David & Henry & Kitchen & Albert was here for dinner. George and the two girls went home with Sam Westwood & the boys to stay all night 1869 April Mon 5 Very nice day getting warmer Duncan McNee & I went to Brantford Charles Buck was here when we got home to work for me Tue 6 Nice & warm to day again Duncan went to Brantford with a load of Oats to sell to Foster got 30 cts per Bushel Mr Palmer came to settle his old note & give a new one Henrys girls came on a visit sent Charley Buck to St. George with some paper bags & to get a new tea Kettle & some new pails & I made some boxes to pack things in to move Wed 7 Nice day thawed a good deal we took two load to Paris to store before we move roads very rough & muddy Thur 8 Nice day froze some last night the men went with two load to Paris in forenoon Susan Wilson & Ellot & Wm McEwin & wife came here in forenoon they all went home but McEwin he is going to stay & help me pack things to move to morrow we put up all the Pork and Beef in boxes & loaded up a couple of load to go in the morning with again 1869 April Fri 9 Beautiful morning again A shock of an earthquake felt in some places Wm McEwen & I packed up all day Mr & Mrs Burt came over in the afternoon a while I was almost tired out The men took two loads to the station Sat 10 Very nice day but very backward & cold I got some teams to bring loads for me to Paris settled all up with Henry M. Kitchen when we got back from Paris �Sun 11 Nice day but cold I staid at home all day John Westwood brought Grandmother home in afternoon James Waugh & wife & Stephen Vivians came down in evening & staid awhile Mon 12 Nice morning but cold got some teams & brought the most of the things to the cars The men loaded two cars up before we went to bed Wm McEwen helped us to load & the rest of them helped as long as they could before they went home 1869 April Tues 13 Beautiful morning again we staid at James Battys all night & had to get up early I put the Horses & cattle on the cars before the train started got them on all right & came to Goderich & staid at Harveys all night Wed 14 Some white frost last night again Duncan & Charley Buck & my George brought a load out to the farm & the twin colts I staid in Goderich all day Mother and the children came up on the cars & staid at Harveys all night Thur 15 Nice day but cool got Mr. Morris & some other teams to take out some loads for me I brought Marjory & Dorothy out to the place in afternoon & I went back to town again Fri 16 Very nice morning again & warm Duncan brought Jane & the children out to the farm in the forenoon I brought the Buggies out found some a ploughing on the road between here & town 1869 April Sat 17 A kind of a dull day set up things about the House I went to the Post Office in afternoon after the papers Sun 18 A very Cold dull day staid at home all day George Morris came over a while afternoon Mon 19 Had a very heavy rain last night took away a great many bridges all over the country I went to Goderich in morning found some of the bridges gone on the road went for some Oats got a few at 55 cts. Tue 20 A very wet cold day Some hard showers in the day George & I went to David Ellis' after a yoke of Oxen I bought from him last fall The men fixed up around the House Wed 21 Cleared of some this morning but Snowed some in forenoon Duncan went to town after Plaster Charles & George drew some rails from pens away in forenoon I staid in the house & fixed up some things �Thur 22 Looks some like Spring Duncan went to town after some Salt & a new Cultivator from Mr Dodds I was not very well went in to see Dr & I brought Mother out from Harveys {Left Margin: Charley piled up some manure} 1869 April Fri 23 Very nice morning again I was sick in bed all day almost. The men done some small jobs in forenoon & began to Plow some in orchard ground rather wet yet Sat 24 Very nice day but cool looks like rain in evening Duncan went to town in morning after some Oats & a new seed drill I had there I went out to town in afternoon to see Dr & take some Butter to Clifford & got two bunches shingles from Harvey Howell & John B. Powers came up from Toronto & came home with me his eyes almost well again Chales plowed all day Sun 25 Nice clear day but cool I staid home all day some of the girls & boys went to the Nile to meeting in afternoon Mon 26 Beautiful Morning & all day the nearest like Spring of anything we have had yet Things a growing very fast John Powers & I went to town to get old Matchless shod and get the Sulkey tire set The boys plowed all day David Ellis & Lavinia came a while in afternoon did not get the wheels home with us 1869 April Tue 27 A very nice day & warm The men plowed in forenoon I rigged up the grain drill in forenoon John dug in the garden Charles Buck & I went to the Saw Mill & to Shop in afternoon after some lumber & to get two Shoes set on little Fanny at the Nile John cleaned Matchless Harness in afternoon Mr Robert Campbell came over Wed 28 Very nice warm day Come on a shower in the evening John & I went with Matchless to the Dungannon Show got the first prize The other men plowed George went to town after the Doctor for Willy Thur 29 Very clear and cold again Men plowed all day John Powers & I drove Matchless to Lucknow to the Show got no prize all one sided affair Come home at night got quite cold coming home Fri 30 Some frost last night again but got warmer in day time Men plowed all day I went to town in forenoon after the Doctor & home again got some flour from Mr Clifford & got the Sulkey wheels �home with me got the Tire set on them John went with the Horse down by Ben Miller & round by Goderich home 1869 May Sat 1 Nice day but cool some rain Sowed some Oats in morning The men Harrowed them in & Harrowed down Potatoe and Turnip ground I put up some curtains & John & I went Port Albert & around home at night quite chilly Sun 2 Nice day but quite cool I staid home all day Duncan & Marjory went to the Nile to Meeting Mr Campbell & Mr Ward the School teacher give us a call in afternoon Mon 3 Nice day but cool & dry John started to travel the Horse the men began to cultivate the fall plowing for to Sow Barley I trimmed some Apple trees Tue 4 Some warmer this Morning The men gang plowed and Harrowed Barley ground I & George began to Sow Barley & finished in afternoon Wed 5 Very Nice day some warmer men Harrowed Pea ground I went to town after Oats did not get any Came home & drilled in Peas in afternoon Thur 6 Very nice day but cool I finished sowing Peas in forenoon the men fixed some ground for Spring Wheat I began to Sow Spring wheat afternoon John came home with the Horse 1869 May Fri 7 Nice day looks like Showers Charles rolled the Peas & front of Spring wheat Duncan began to fix some more land for Spring Wheat I finished Sowing a piece of S Wheat & Mother & Harvey & I went to David Ellis' in forenoon David & I went to Curries to get some Cedar Posts he is going to get me a 100 for $7.00 Sat 8 Nice day some warmer Men fixed some land for Spring Wheat I went to town to get Oats & get Horse bills printed met John there with the Horse at Martins Hotel Harvey & Eliza & the children came out in the afternoon a while went home Sun 9 Quite a deal warmer to day Duncan & Marjory went to Nile to church Charles & I went to B. Campbells a while in afternoon Johns eyes are as bad as ever again to day �Mon 10 A great deal warmer today George & I sowed some more Spring Wheat the men got some land ready for Oats looks some like rain want some very bad Mr Morris came over awhile in forenoon Tue 1 Nice day & warm & windy looks some like rain. I sowed Oats in forenoon & went to town in afternoon after some flour got a man to come & put in some drain 1869 May Wed 12 A very hot day the warmest this spring things growing fast The man & I looked out the place for the drain & he went to town after a spade & his clothes The men plowed the orchard & rolled Oats ground & in forenoon Willy & I went to Mr. Morris & around by the Nile to get some wheat & some lumber for the drain & home again in afternoon {Left Margin: The men sowed some Peas & Oats in orchard in afternoon and harrowed them in} Thur 13 Nice Morning but cool The men planted a few potatoes & picked stone of the Meadow The man began the drain I went to Harris' Mill with a grist in forenoon had 25 Bushel got near eleven hundred flour home with me Come on a nice rain in afternoon got wet coming home in evening Fri 14 Nice Morning after the rain everything looked fresh The men to draw lumber for the drain I got the Colt shod in forenoon Mr Cones came to help me put up privy & Sat 15 Nice day had some rain last night & in the forenoon men drew Slabs & lumber for a Cook House. finished the privy & George & I scraped the fruit trees & washed them with ashes & began the Cook House 1869 May Sun 16 Quite cool to day again looks like a storm to night I staid home all day Mr Morris & George Morris came over for dinner & went home The men went to the Nile to Meeting in evening Johns eyes are very bad Mr. Ward & Rob Campbell came over to tea Mon 17 A very wet Morning and cold The men cut potatoes for seed & Duncan went to get Mr Kerr to come & take the Horse for Johns eyes are so bad he cant go Duncan went with the Horse & I went to town in afternoon after some shingles Charles went for lumber getting very cold {Left Margin: Cones worked at shanty afternoon} Tues 18 Cleared of but quite cold Charles Buck drew lumber for ditch Cones worked at shanty I trimmed fruit trees all day �Wed 19 Nice day but Cold & Cloudy Charles drew lumber for ditch I went to Mr. Biffins to pay him for some wheat & then went to see Harris' swamp lot in forenoon Came back to David Ellis' for dinner & then came home & went to get a man to travel the Horse in the evening got one that promised me by the name of Walters. Cones finished the shanty 1869 May Thur 20 Very nice day but cool I went back to Hullet after some Oats got a few from Mr Cunningham & some wheat for feed for Horses Charles drew lumber for the ditch Duncan went with the Horse & came home Fri 21 Very nice warm morning The men went to work on Potatoe ground in the morning Charles & I went after some more lumber after dinner came back & went to planting Potatoes after tea Wm Walters came & went with the Horse Sat 22 Nice morning but heavy frost last night John Powers & the ditcher & I went to see Thos Hamiltons timber lot in afternoon & then home Sun 23 Nice morning but cool I staid home all day Marjory & the men & George went to Nile church in evening Campbells man & George Ellis & George McNee was here for tea Mon 26 Very Nice Morning & warm had a shower last night Charles & George & I went to town in forenoon to see the sights Duncan went to the Nile to the lecture in the evening Henry Morris came home with us from town 1869 May Tues 25 Nice Morning but want a good rain The men went to fixing fence in Morning Geo Harris came to see about there timber lot I am not going to take it Can do better I trimmed some trees & went to Bob Youngs to see Mr Hamilton about his lot agreed to take it from him {Left Margin: Our cows ran away Charley went to look for them they came home themselves in Morning} Wed 26 Some showers last night some are heavy ones The men fixed fence & I fixed a stall in Horse stable rained a good deal through the day Thur 27 Kind of cloudy & wet & cold The men fixed fence all day along the lane I was sick in bed in afternoon Clifford & Harvey called for there tea The ditcher got another man to take the job of his hands & he left in afternoon Paid of Walters for taking the Horse {Left Margin: Wm Smith began to ditch in the afternoon} �Fri 28 looks like a storm to day I took Mother to town to go down below to see Sarah Cones Married & to get the deed from Hamilton for 50 acres of timber it rained all day almost I came home in evening I dont think it ever rained harder than it did coming home 1869 May Sat 29 A very nice growing day everything looks very green I staid at home all day I put down some carpet in afternoon The men made fence all day I went after the papers after tea {Left Margin: Smith worked at ditch} Sun 30 A fine growing day with some showers. staid home in forenoon Jane & some of the children went to the Nile for Meeting afternoon had a very good turn out Mon 31 A very heavy Moist-looking Morning I sent a letter to New York about having my rural changed to Carlow Men fixed fence John P. went with the Horse I was quite unwell all day {Left Margin: Wm Smith worked at the ditch all day} June Tues 1st A beautiful growing day and very warm Mr Leales staid here all night taking orders for fruit trees I did not buy any from him they was to dear Duncan & I made a stone boat & Charles drew up old rail for firewood in forenoon The men washed the sheep in afternoon I went to the Nile & got old Matchless shod on fore feet Old Smith worked at ditch Wed 2 A very nice growing day Marjory Van went to town & I laid to bed The men pulled & piled stumps all day on the fallow field old Smith worked at the ditch all day 1869 June Thur 3 Very nice growing morning The men pulled and piled stumps & fixed some stump holes in the afternoon Jane & Willy & Eliza went to David Ellis afternoon after some ashes for Soap Making Fri 4 Looks like rain this morning I took two Horses to get shod & the men got up the Sheep & began to shear in the forenoon Came on a heavy rain about & rained hard all the afternoon & most of the night everything growing very fast Sat 5 A very damp kind of morning The men cleaned out Cow Stable under the Barn in forenoon we began to pick wool The Sheep averaged four pound of wool a head good weight 54 lb from 13 Sheep all Ewes most of them have lambs some two I wrote a letter to Mr Arnold Paris about fruit trees & one to Henry Howell St. George about some money he owes me Jane & the girls went to �town in afternoon to get some Hats {&c?} for them & the little boys My eyes very bad or one of them {Left Margin: John Powers came home with his eyes very bad} Sun 6 Quite a damp day & cool I laid in bed with my eye Johns eyes & head very bad all day Duncan & Marjory went to the Nile to Meeting in the evening Marjory went to Prayer Meeting in forenoon 1869 June Mon 7 Nice Morning but looks like Showers got some in afternoon I staid in the House all day with my eyes Johns eyes very bad yet Duncan went with the Horse Charles & George planted the corn over in the morning & drew stones till noon Charles began to Plow fallow afternoon a very rough place to plow Tues 8 A very dull Morning Charles plowed Johns eyes very bad yet I fixed some whips Mr Robertson Called to see my grain drill in forenoon I looked over John Powers account in forenoon Marjory picked wool I settle of with John Powers in the evening my eyes one of them very bad Wed 9 Quite a nice Morning Charles plowed fallow all day I took John Powers to the Cars to go to Brantford in forenoon A man came & began to help Mr Smith with the drains I came home before dinner my eye very bad yet Thur 10 Some heavy rain last night I staid in the house all day Charles plowed in forenoon went after some more slabs afternoon the men worked at drain by Campbells farm all day 1869 June Fri 11 A very wet kind of Morning Duncan went with Horse Charles drew some Slabs for drain all day I staid in the house all day with my eye very bad yet but somne better I think a getting Sat 12 Very wet nasty weather looks like rain this morning did rain some in afternoon Charles plowed & filled in a big ditch Martin cut a cross corner of field Men began the new drain in morning I took wool away to factory in forenoon to get Carded & traded some wool for flannel & came home at noon rained some heavy showers in afternoon Sun 13 Quite a nice Morning but had some heavy rain through the day time I staid at home all day in bed most of the time my eye a good deal better to night I think Marjory went over to see Bob Campbell in afternoon she went to Nile for Meeting in the forenoon �Mon 14 Rather dull damp day some rain Showers in the day Charles filled in an old ditch Peter Hogan began to work for 1/2 a month for $7.50 in Morning he & George drew of Stones I went to Nile to see about some Lumber for drains & went to David Ellis & home Cones finished shingling the stoop {Left Margin: Men worked at drain Wm Campbell came to sell me some fruit trees at dinner time} 1869 June Tue 15 A very damp chilly day some showers through the day & night Charles drew lumber for drain Peter drew stones & dry stumps I staid in bed until after tea my eyes getting some better Men worked at the drain {Left Margin: George took the Sow to Mr. Carrolls in afternoon} Wed 16 A very nice day & dry but cool some rain last night The men & I piled up stumps Willy & I went to factory after some rolls in afternoon Jane & boys went to Mr Gallagers & Mr Campbell came over a while after tea time Thur 17 A very nice day but cool Harvey Howell called in on his way to Wawanosh to sell reapers George McNee came over to buy a Horse Charles and Peter began to draw dung on turnip ground The men finished ditching in evening I staid in house all day nearly not very well George drew of old rails & of off fallow Fri 18 Some rain last night again The men finished drawing dung and plowed turnip ground I bought a new fanning Mill in evening the ditchers & I measured the ditch I paid them of Sat 19 A very nice warm all day Men plowed fallow I went to town after turnip seed David & Lavinia came for dinner he came in to town & back with me for tea Some more rain tonight 1869 June 20 Sun 20 Quite a damp morning I was in bed near all day not very well Charles & Duncan & Marjory went to Nile for Meeting in evening Mon 21 Very damp dull weather yet Charles plowed fallow Peter went on the road to work with Owen I was in bed most of the day sick Tue 22 A warm growing day Peter & George went on the roads Charles drilled turnip ground got the drill and sowed the turnips after tea time I was not well Charles plowed potatoes for first time �Wed 23 Quite damp growing weather Charles plowed fallow Peter worked on road with Owen I was sick in bed all day Thur 24 A nice Morning looks like rain got a shower in evening Jane & I went to town The men plowed fallow I got some medicine from Dr. McLean Fri 25 A very nice growing day The men plowed fallow I staid in house all day Isaac Martin came to sell me a horse in afternoon Sat 26 A wet forenoon very wet in afternoon I paid of Peter Hogan at noon Sun 27 A very wet day some of the hardest rain I ever seen everything swimming 1869 June Mon 28 A very heavy rain & hail storm in some places done a great deal of damage George took me to Cars to go to Brantford got to Brantford about 5 O'clock staid all night at Hatches Cleared of warm & dry looking Tue 29 A very nice morning but looks like rain again it did come on Showers about noon I got a ride out with David Thomas to St. George & then he took me up to Henry Howells a heavy rain came on in evening & rained very hard all night Wed 30 Quite Showery all forenoon and very warm I staid to Henry Howells till afternoon & he paid me some money & brought me down to St. George & then I rode to Westwoods with there boys and staid all night July Thur 1 Quite a nice dry day Thomas Westwood took Dorothy & I to Brantford & I went to see Walter Kerr & some others that owed me but got nothing Come back to Westwoods again Fri 2 A very hot day & dry Westwoods took me to Lynden to Ben VanSickles & brought me back to Henry Kitchen & staid all night there 1869 July Sat 3 A very heavy rain last night again everything floating Henry H.R. took Mother & I to Brantford I left a lot of account with Charles Biggar to collect Come back to James Waughs & staid there all night �Sun 4 Quite cool & dry to day staid to Waughs till afternoon & he brought us down to Henry's again to stay all night Mon 5 A very nice warm dry day Henry brought me to Paris to come home & he took Mother to see Susan I got home at night Dorothy Westwood come with me home Tue 6 A very nice warm day The men plowed fallow I was sick in bed all day Wed 7 A very nice day & dry Men plowed I went to town in forenoon Came home very sick very sick all night Thur 8 A heavy rain last night & some in forenoon Charles & George plowed Duncan went to do his road work to day I was in bed sick near all day Fri 9 Nice day again but cool Men finished plowing & began to drag down fallow I was sick in bed all day 1869 July Sat 10 A very nice day again Men Harrowed fallow I was in bed but am some better Harvey brought Mother home afternoon after being away 6 weeks from home on a visit never so long from home before in her life Sun 11 A very heavy rain last night & high winds in morning I was in bed most of day George Ellis was here all night & George & Charles took our Dorothy & Dorothy Westwood over to David Ellis in afternoon Mon 12 A very nice day again I staid in the House R. Campbell brought a cow over here & an other man Men Harrowed fallow ground in forenoon & Cultivated & hoed turnips & George Harrowed in afternoon Mon 13 A very nice day but cool I staid in bed near all day The men finished hoeing the turnips the first time Wed 14 Some Showers through the day Charles hoed some in garden & cut a round a piece of Meadow in afternoon Duncan & I went to town after a new reaper from Mr Bells St. George & the old Storie from below Harvey & Elize came out for tea 1869 July �Thur 15 A damp foggy day Morning very poor Hay weather The men drew some wood & split up some in forenoon we started the Mower in the afternoon Charles hoed Cabbage & things in garden Fri 16 A very heavy shower last night again the the Men dug turnips all day Nearly shook out the grass in afternoon Mr. Martin call a while after tea the first time he has been out here since he moved away last fall Sat 17 More rain to day here but very poor Hay weather Men shook out Hay & began to rake and cock it up Duncan cut some more in afternoon got all that was dry Cocked up safe Sun 18 A very nice day the best Hay day we have had yet since we began to cut The women & children all went to the Nile to church Mon 19 A beautiful day for Haying The men began to draw in some in forenoon raked & put up some more & cot some in afternoon Mr. Smith came & helped us in Hay by the day at 75 cts per day George ran near all day to look for the Bull found him at dark up by Sheppards the white Heifer had a calf Bob Campbell had to come help her calve {Left Margin: I walked up to the Post Office after tea for the first time in about 4 weeks getting better} 1869 July Tues 20 Had a nice Shower in the morning The men got up & got in a load of Hay before the rain came on got some Breakfast & another load in before it got wet bad George took Fanny to shop to get shod in front The men ground their new Scythes & I made Muzzle for red Heifer while it was drying of got in some more Hay before noon again Dorothy Ellis brought Dorothy Westwood over here in the forenoon Charles went to town after tea more rain in the night very heavy Wed 21 A very wet forenoon & very cold all day The men dug stumps in afternoon I copied of the Horse Bills from Duncans Book in forenoon a very heavy rain Thur 22 Cleared of this morning The men turned out the Hay in forenoon not as wet in the Cocks as you would think it would be The drew in five loads in afternoon Fri 23 A very cloudy & dull day looks like a rain Men cut some grass & turned out some in forenoon drew some afternoon had a shower after tea I fixed gate at road & got painter to come & paint Cupboard over {Left Margin: George went after his Mother & Mr Morris afternoon} 1869 July �Sat 24 Damp morning but cleard of before noon The men began to mow new ground Meadow in Morning Mowed all day I went to see Mr Hamilton about some plank for the Barn Bridge in afternoon Sun 25 A very nice warm day looks like rain to night I staid at home all day Mr. Morris' young folks brought Dorothy Westwood over here in afternoon Mon 26 Looks like rain again did come on & rained untill noon Men got in a load or two before rain came on hard Cultivated & hoed turnips in afternoon & got in a load of Hay after tea which finished the one field Tue 27 A beautiful day all through & warm & drying for Hay men Hoed turnips a while & then spread out grass Duncan went after some plank to Cunninghams in Morning Men raked & drew Hay in afternoon {Left Margin: Marjory VanSickle went to town to get her finger doctored up} Wed 28 A very wet morning & near all the day through at times Duncan & Charles & George got up at 3 O'Clock & went & cocked up some Hay & got one load in Barn before Breakfast They mowed all afternoon in the new ground field 1869 July Thur 29 Is quite a cold damp day Sun shone some in afternoon The men mowed in forenoon & Hoed Turnips in afternoon Harvey called for dinner the painter came & grained the Cupboard after dinner very poor Hay weather indeed {Left Margin: Harvey took Dorothy Westwood home with him in afternoon} Fri 30 A very Nice warm day a very good Hay day indeed The men spread grass & raked up & drew some in in afternoon I went to town with Butter got dinner at Harveys had green Cucumbers cut up the first this season Harveys wife not well got home about sundown Sat 31 A nice day for Haying The men got in all the Hay we had cut down I took Mother to town to stay with Harveys wife she had another dead baby this Morning I brought Dorothy Westwood home with me again August Sun 1 A nice warm dry day we all went to church at the Hill in afternoon Mon 2 Nice forenoon got a shower before tea time Men finished cutting grass in afternoon George Harrowed fallow I was not very well today �1869 August Tues 3 Had a heavy rain last night Mr Smith cut Docks all forenoon & turned grass in afternoon The other boys went after Huckleberries I got 21 3/4 lbs Beef from Mr Judge Wed 4 Had more rain last night Mr Smith cut Docks & dug stumps The other men worked on the fallow Thur 5 A very nice day but cold The men worked on the fallow a while then went at the Hay to dry and get it in Fri 6 A very nice cool day Mr Smith dug stumps & the other men worked in fallow till tea time & then got in the last of our Hay George went after berries with Marjory got a good lot of Berries Sat 7 A Beautiful Harvest day warm & dry had a total eclipse about 4 or 5 o'clock in afternoon The men cut Barley all day got done I went to town Sun 8 Very nice dry warm day again I staid at home all day Harvey brought Mother home in afternoon Mon 9 A nice dry warm day Just up Men drew in the Barley I went to see Mr Scott about buying old Matchless & to see the tile maker below Manchester I got very sick before I got home 1869 August Tues 10 A very nice warm day I staid at home all day sick The men drew in the Barley got done at dark began to rain just as they got the last load in the Barn had 14 good loads of Barley Wed 11 Had a nice rain again last night but cleared of this morning again The men worked on the fallow all day & got in a load of Hay after tea Jane & I went to town in afternoon to take the Roan Horse out to Mr Clifford sold him to him for $75.00 $25.00 cash six months for the ballance $50.00 Thur 12 A very nice Morning Marjory went after some Berries The men worked on the fallow George cut some wood I staid at home all day Fri 13 Very fine all day but cool Duncan & Charles went to help David Ellis in his harvest I staid at home all day sick �Sat 14 Very nice warm day had a shower in evening George, Charles & I went to town after a waggon from Brantford from Hest it did not come {Left Margin: Duncan helped David in harvest to day again} 1869 August Sun 15 A very nice day again I staid at home all day Mother & some of Children went to Church on Hill in afternoon Mon 16 Some rain last night but dry all day again Men worked in fallow George went after Dr. McDougall for in forenoon Tue 17 Nice day & dry all day Duncan went with team to help Mr Morris draw in fall Wheat Charles worked on fallow George went to town after Medicine for me Wed 18 A nice worm dry day Men worked on fallow in forenoon Charles got up some wood in the afternoon Dr. McLean called in Thur 19 A very nice warm day The men drew Manure on fallow Marjory went to swamp after Huckleberries I staid at home all day sick Fri 20 Nice warm dry day again The men drew manure on fallow Harvey & Eliza & Mrs Clifford & Cynthia Kitchen & Dorothy Westwood & David Ellis & Lavinia all came here after dinner & staid for tea I lent David Ellis $27.00 to pay his harvest hands with 1869 August Sat 21 Had quite a heavy rain last night quite damp all forenoon George went to town after some Ale for me & the men ground there scythes & Axes & cut some wood Marjory came from swamp with some Huckleberries Sun 22 A Nice Cool dry day I staid at home all day Mr & Mrs Nichols came over a little while after tea for the first time since we moved here Mon 23 A very nice warm day The men began to cut Peas in morning Marjory went after some berries Tues 24 Beautiful warm dry day The men finished pulling the Peas at tea time Mr Whitely came & took away Matchless after dinner he gave me $100.00 down his note in Six Month for $100.00 & his note first February 1871 for $62.00 with interest 7 per cent �Wed 25 A small shower last night but a nice day after it again The men helped David Ellis with his Peas cutting Thur 26 A very nice warm day The men helped David Ellis untill noon & came home to draw in Peas 1869 August Fri 27 Nice morning came on rain before noon The men drew Peas till the rain & then spread Manure I went to town after new waggon & brought it to Harveys and left it there Sat 28 Quite damp this morning Duncan & George went to town after the Waggon & barrel water lime and some sand for Cistern Charles cut Peas & Oats in the Orchard Sun 29 A very nice cool day & dry Jane & I went to town to hear Mr Punshon preach at the dedication of the Church opening Mon 30 A nice dry day again The men drew in Peas I staid home all day Sept Wed 1 A nice dry day The men cut around Spring Wheat in forenoon & drew in Peas & Oats afternoon Mother & I went to David Ellis in afternoon Thur 2 A nice dry day again The men came at noon & they cut wheat in afternoon 1869 September Fri 3 A nice dry day The Men cut wheat got done at tea time Davids men went home Sat 4 A Nice dry day I went to town & Dorothy The men bound oats Sun 5 A nice warm day I went after Mother over to Davids forenoon had to send for doctor for Marjory VanSickel in Middle of last night she had Histeric fits & Mon 6 Nice Harvest day The men drew wheat & cut oats Harvey Howell brought Cynthia Kitchen out here after tea time Tues 7 Had a wet forenoon Davids boys went home The men began to cross plow fallow afternoon Mr Smith went to Campbells to thrash afternoon Wed 8 Clearing of again The men plowed & Smith helped Campbell thrash in forenoon worked in Oats in afternoon �Thur 9 Very nice dry Morning The men worked in Oats Fri 10 A very nice dry day The men drew in S. Wheat & Oats Mr Smith left here Jane & I took Cynthia Kitchen up to David Ellis's in afternoon 1869 Sept Sat 11 A very nice day again The men drew in Oats David Ellis, Man Sun 12 A beautiful dry day all the folks most went to Sunday School & Church in afternoon to the Hill Mon 13 A nice dry day The men finished the Harvest in afternoon Tues 14 A very nice dry day The men plowed all day Mother & I went to Mr Morris' to see about some seed wheat I got sick Wed 15 A nice dry forenoon some rain in afternoon The men plowed what they could George went to town after some things for me & Thur 16 Nice day a shower in afternoon we want rain very bad now The men plowed fallow {Left Margin: got 1 1/4 bushel plums from David Ellis} Fri 17 Very nice day warm The men plowed all day I settled of with Mr Smith in morning & with Marjory at night Sat 18 Nice Morning & warm George took Marjory to the cars in Morning The men plowed fallow Sun 19 Very nice warm day we all staid at home all day 1869 Sept Mon 20 Very dry & warm The men plowed all day I staid at home sick all day Tue 21 Nice warm day The men plowed George went after some medicine for me in forenoon Mr Morris brought my Seed Wheat over here which come very good Harvey & Cynthia came out at tea time after his Cow Came back & we put her in the field & he left her here Wed 22 Very nice warm day The men plowed & Harrowed fallow all day I was in bed {Left Margin: Got letter & ape? from Thos Gorman} �Thur 23 A very nice dry day George went to Davids after a horse early in the morning got one The men finished plowing fallow & began to drill in afternoon {Left Margin: Answered Mr Gormans letter about some boots} Fri 24 Nice dry warm day The men sowed wheat I staid home sick Sat 25 Had some showers to day The men sowed wheat got nearly all done I was at home all day got some Seed wheat from Mr Gallaghers 7 Bushel 14 lbs at 8 & 2 1/2 1869 Sept Sun 26 Some Showers all through the day I staid at home Mr Reid & wife came for dinner & then went to Church in afternoon Mon 27 Rather wet this morning The men finished sowing the wheat & got some wood in forenoon and made some fence & put away the Reaper in the Barn in afternoon Tue 28 Nice day but cool The men drew Manure in the Orchard I was at home all day sick Wed 29 Very nice warm dry day I was at home all day The men began to dig Potatoes they turn out well & no rotten ones Thur 30 A Nice warm dry day I was at home all day Charles & George dug potatoes Duncan helped Nichols to thrash Oats & Peas Harvey & wife Cynthia Kitchen & Lydia & Kizzy Morris Called in about tea time awhile October Fri 1 Very nice warm day The men dug Potatoes Duncan helped Nichols thrash in forenoon I was at home all day answered another letter from Mr Gorman about some Boots I never got 1869 Oct Sat 2 A very wet day very heavy rains all day The men finished digging the Potatoes Sent to Mr Nichols for some Oats to feed Sun 3 A cold damp day I staid at home all day Duncan went home Mon 4 A very nice warm day for time of year Jane & I went to town found Mr & Mrs Biggar at Harveys The men drew some wood & then drew Manure Tues 5 A Nice dry day The men drew dung I staid at home all day �Wed 6 A very nice warm day Mother & I went to David Ellis staid all day The men drew Manure Thur 7 A nice day and dry I staid at home The men & George went to Dungannon show took Potatoes & Turnips got no prize at all Fri 8 A nice warm day The men drew Manure I staid at home Sat 9 Nice forenoon some rain towards night Billy & I went to town could not get home at night for rain staid at Harveys 1869 Oct Sun 10 A damp cool day but not much rain a heavy rain last night the roads are getting bad & sloppy Billy & I came home from town George Ellis was here for dinner our folks went to church Nathan Ellis came home with them got tea Mr Philips & John Gallagher came over a while in afternoon Mon 11 Cool & damp all day The men drew Manure I staid at home sent George to town with a bill of stuff to get for to fix the House Tue 12 A cool dry day The men drew Manure I staid at home all day sent George to the Nile Mill with bill of lumber to get sawed he got me some Prickly Ash bark Wed 13 Not a very bad day dry I took Mother out to Harveys Eliza is very sick with inflamation on the lungs Duncan came out after some stuff for the House I got a new stove for room left Mother out there road getting bad finished drawing dung Charles got wood 1869 Oct Thur 14 A very wet forenoon wet all day at times Charles began to dig a cistern & set up stove & Duncan & George went to get in Cedar logs to Make cover for Cistern got logs from David Ellis & they brought home some lumber to fix House Fri 15 A very nasty wet time & cold I staid at home The men dug Cistern & went after lumber to cover it in forenoon The both went to Tea Meeting in afternoon Port Albert Sat 16 dirty kind of weather The men finished digging & covered cistern forenoon put on a coat of plaster in afternoon Sun 17 Very disagreeable weather I staid at home all day the children went to Sunday School afternoon �Mon 18 Very rough day showery I was at home all day The men finished cistern David Ellis came & paid me the drill note and got him two little pigs Mr Morris got two for himself & Harvey he brought us a bag of flour Tues 19 A very rough day looks like winter Men cut wood I wrote a letter to Mr Palmer & Joe Weaver & sent $75.00 in letter to Luisner Brantford for a drill {Left Margin: Tuesday 19 Harvey come out and the men began to tear down old chimney after dinner very dirty Job & cold} 1869 October Wed 20 Quite rough & cold & Stormy The men finished tearing out the chimney in forenoon Harvey & Duncan went to fixing the floor & Charles went to lathing up Stairs I was Sick in bed near all day Thur 21 A very rough Stormy time Snow Squalls & rain at times Charles lathed Harvey and Duncan fixed the House I was Sick all day {Left Margin: George helped Mr Philips thrash 1/2 a day} Fri 22 Very disagreeable weather The men & Harvey fixed up the House I was Sick all day {Left Margin: George helped Philips thrash all day} Sat 23 A very rough Stormy day The men & Harvey fixed at the House I was sick {Left Margin: George helped Gallagher thrash all day} Sun 24 Very rough dirty weather all staid at home I was sick Mon 25 Nice forenoon rain in evening The men & Harvey fixed at the House I was sick Tues 26 A very Stormy forenoon Duncan went to Law Mill after lumber Harvey came out & brought Mason and A Southdown Buck from Mr Edmundson from the cars at Goderich he came up on Saturday night had nothing to eat from that until Tuesday morning Wed 27 A rough cold morning The men tended plaster all day he did not get over the House quite 1869 October Thur 28 Very Stormy weather The men tended plasterer he got over it at noon I sent George to town with the Mason & to get something for me from town I was very Sick Wallace Chrisler came home with George David Ellis called in here on his way to town to take the Cars in Morning for below �Fri 29 A very Stormy day Snow & rain & wind quite like winter but not to say very cold Men cut wood George went with Wall Crysler over to David Ellis' after some notes he was to take with him of mine but he forgot them I was sick all day in bed Mr Judge Came in evening to see about taking the lambs Sat 30 Quite like winter looking Mr Judge brought 144 lb of Beef here in Morning & took the lambs away Charles drew wood with Sleigh & then Duncan went to Saw Mill after lumber in forenoon I sent George to town after Mr Burt he is coming on the Cars to bring me some money he got here about dusk 1869 October Sun 31 Not quite so Stormy to day I staid at home Mr Burt went with our children to church on the Hill afternoon November Mon 1 Quite nice Morning looks like clearing of again George took Mr Burt to the Cars in morning The Men picked apples Charles went to Morris' raising in afternoon Mr Burt says there was more frost down below all the apples spoiled Tues 2 A very Nice warm day I was home sick all day The men picked apples & began to pull turnips in afternoon George took up the Beets & radishes Wed 3 Very Nice warm day The men finished pulling turnips afternoon I was sick at home all day Thur 4 Not quite as nice looking to day I think it will storm The men made a place to put turnips under Barn in forenoon They drew turnips afternoon Harvey Howell & Edward Ellis came out before dinner Harvey fixed House in afternoon I paid Mr. Thos Hamilton $820 for the Swamp I bought from him in Summer he went to town & got Mortgage released 1869 November Fri 5 A very heavy rain last night & Snow & rain Squalls all day a very dirty day The men finished drawing in turnips in afternoon I sent George to town after plasterer in afternoon very bad afternoon to be out he haint back yet at 7.Oclock John Horse got sick took cold Sat 6 A very disagreeable day some Snow & some rain roads getting very bad Duncan went to hunt up some thrashers did not get any Charles & George got up some wood I was sick at home Sun 7 Very rough dirty weather I was home sick all day some of the children went to Sunday School & church in afternoon on the Hill �Mon 8 Quite stormy but not cold Charles & George got wood Duncan went to Nile to see thrashers in forenoon did not get them I sent $7.50 to pay Mr Trotter for lumber Duncan went to see Strachan about coming to thrash in afternoon They are coming on Thursday next if they can 1869 Nov Tues 9 Very dirty weather some Snow every day or night The men went to Goderich to get some Boots & George got up some wood I was at home sick all day Wed 10 Just the same kind of weather yet some Snow but not cold every day no frost in the ground yet The men put apples away in the cellar in forenoon & made a larger door into the old log House so we can get top Buggy into it & got ready to thrash tomorrow Thrashers come at 9.O.Clock at night Thur 11 Quite mild looks some like a rain some Snow showers through the day The thrashers got to work about 9.O.Clock The hands did not get on very early I laid in bed till eleven O.c Mr Philips, Mr Gallagher, 1 hand two Mr Nicols. George & Nathan Ellis & 3 Horses came to help us thrash only got Oats done today had 345 Bush Fri 12 Nicer day then for some time no storm of any account The men thrashed the Spring Wheat & part of the Barley David Ellis came over before dinner & staid till 4 O.clock 1869 Novermber Sat 13 Very Nice Morning finished thrashing in afternoon thrashers got away about 4.O.Clock The plasterer got done & was away about the same time. They left a few Peas & Peas & Oats to thrash Sun 14 Very Nice day & clear part of the time The children & Jane went to S.School afternoon Mr Varcoe our new neighbor came home with them & staid awhile in the evening Mon 15 Quite a dull cloudy day Duncan took grist to Goderich to get ground he did not get home untill 9.0.clock at night Mr Morris came & made cider Mr Leveright called in afternoon {Left Margin: Charles & Duncan went to D Ellis afternoon after a Steer I bought from him for Beef} Tues 16 A very disagreeable day came on storm in the evening rained & Snowed all night Mr Morris made cider & David Ellis made cider in afternoon Harvey & Eliza & Mary came at dinner time went home in evening The men chopped wood in the bush to get ready to drag down 1869 November �Wed 17 A very stormy day Snow & thaw all the time The men gathered Cabbage in forenoon & made Sour Kraut in afternoon They got up a load of wood & dug some radishes from under Snow was not froze at all in forenoon Thur 18 Stormed all night again but is cleared of some this morning The men cut wood all day I was in house sick not so well again for two or three day break Fri 19 Very Stormy weather but not cold thaws more or less every day The men cut wood in the forenoon & fixed House floor & worked about the Barn in afternoon Sat 20 Quite a stormy day rain & Snow but so very cold Charles cut wood & Duncan went to town after some chop stuff in forenoon They butchered a pig in afternoon I was at home Sun 27 Very squally all day but not very cold The children went to Sunday School and church after dinner I staid at home all day Mr Varcoe called & left a Book for me to read 1869 November Mon 22 Some colder to day had the worst storm yet this fall looks really like winter The men cut wood & drew up some George had to come from School to help Mr Garvin to make cider David Ellis called in evening on his way from town & got his supper & went home {Left Margin: The tax gatherer was here my tax School Tax & all was $18.70 not as high as I expected it would be} Tues 23 Cleared of some this morning but clouds up & looks like a storm The men cut wood did not get much Storm today for a wonder Wed 24 Very nice clear day The men cut wood in forenoon Charles drew wood in afternoon and Duncan went up to the Nile on his own business Thur 25 A very beautiful forenoon Clouds up in afternoon but no storm The men cut wood & Harvey came out to finish up the House and fix up Horse stable in forenoon Charles drew wood & Harvey & Duncan worked at the Stable in afternoon I staid in the house not well yet but some better I think 1869 November Fri 26 Some cloudy this morning The men and Harvey fixed Stable in forenoon got it done Harvey went home at night quite warm and thawing some Sat 27 Very nice dry day some Snow The men cut wood all day �Sun 28 Very nice day no storm we all staid at home all day Mrs Martin & her sister came over a while in afternoon Mon 29 Nice mild day some showers of rain & snow The men cut wood Mr Griffin made cider came on rain in evening {Left Margin: Harvey is getting the measles this morning} Tues 30 A very heavy rain last night taken of a great part of the snow The men cut wood December Wed 1 Some colder this morning The men got Mr Campbells Oxen & our own and skidded up logs for sawing all day Thur 2 Some storm again to day The men skidded up logs all day took Mr Campbells Oxen home in evening Fri 3 A rough kind of day again The men made ready to butcher the Hogs in forenoon Sat 4 Looks like a storm again Charles & George & I went to town Came on rain & I staid in town The boys brought home the grist of chop & stuff 1869 Dec Sun 5 Some colder this morning I staid at Harveys all day no storm all day Mon 6 A very nice clear day The men killed the Hogs James Gallagher helped them Harvey brought me home in the afternoon seen the Gallows they are to hang Mellady to morrow morning early for murdering his Father & Mother near Seaforth Tues 7 A very nice day some snow in afternoon again The men cleaned up their butchering in afternoon Wed 8 A nice day no storm and not cold thawed some The men went & made a road to get into swamp Mr B. Hamilton helped them Thur 9 Some cloudy this morning The men went to swamp to cut pine for Sawlogs Fri 10 Cloudy again to day The men cut Saw logs all day I staid at home Sat 11 A rather stormy day rain & Snow getting soft The men cut Saw logs George took the Sows to Mr Pete Carrols to the Boar in the afternoon I staid at home all day �1869 Dec Sun 12 Quite cold & rough to day I staid at Home all day The children went to S.School & Church afternoon Mon 13 Quite cold all day The men cut Saw logs Mr Strachen sent his boys to let us know he was a coming to Saw wood on Friday & Saturday next Tues 14 Nice warm dry day The men cut Saw logs George brought the Sows Home from Mr Carrols & the Master sent the the children home from School because some of them was afraid of the Measels Wed 15 Quite a soft rainy day Charles went to help David Ellis to get in a Pea Stack Duncan & James Gallagher Killed our Beef steer in the forenoon he was very good Beef Thur 16 A very Stormy day rain & Snow all forenoon and part of afternoon Duncan & George & I cut up Beef in forenoon Charles came home from Davids he went to the swamp after the Axes they left there the last day They began a Sheep rack in afternoon Mr Strachen came after dark to Saw wood to morrow 1869 Dec Fri 17 Some colder this morning but cloudy but no storm in forenoon they went to Sawing wood in the morning hard job to get hands to help they cant get here untill noon very near some how they had very good luck had only one small break just at night Willy and Elizabeth is broke out with the Measels Jane & Dorothy is getting them Sat 18 Nice day cloudy & warm but no storm all day The men sawed wood all day got it all done in good time have a fine lot of wood sawed up ready for the Stove Jane & Dorothy is down with Measels this morning the rest are some better Sun 19 Nice day but cloudy They are all getting on with the Measels very well Libbie & Willie are very bad with ear ache Mon 20 Quite cold all day George drew up wood Charles split wood Duncan helped Gallaghers Kill Hogs & then he went to pay his tax to Dungannon They seem to be getting better with the Measels all but sore ears 1869 Dec �Tue 21 Quite cold looks like a storm coming on The men split wood George drew up wood They are all better with measels except Dorothy she is very bad in her breast hard to get her breath dont eat any mush Wed 22 A very stormy night Snow & then rain before morning but not cold They are all better but Dorothy she dont seem to get much better yet The men split stove wood at house in forenoon George went to Goderich to get some things and to see Doctor got very cold & windy The men went to Mr Nichols to a chopping Bee in afternoon & then they went to a debating School just starting at the School House in the evening let Mr Helps have a waggon to go to town with a load of Barley the Sleighing all gone Thur 23 Quite a cold day freezing hard The men split wood at House in forenoon & split wood in bush in afternoon They all seem to be getting some better slowly all but Dorothy Matilda & John Gallagher came over a while in the evening 1869 Dec Fri 24 Snowed some last night but cleared of in the morning Mr Judge called in morning to get a hand to thrash he did not get one from me George took Fran & John to get shoes set in forenoon The men split wood George & Harvey & Myself went to Goderich with the Sleigh after some Fish & other things a new Bedstead & very poor Sleighing most of the way Sat 25 A nice Mild day but not a very Merry Christmas for us all the children sick with the Measels George has begun to break out with them the rest are some better but Dorothy she is very bad with her ears & some of the others the same we all staid at home no body came but Sister Lavinia & her son Nathan came a while in evening Sun 26 Nice mild day calm we all staid at home but Duncan & Charley went to Church at Hill our girl came back at evening Mon 27 Quite soft all day The men split wood at House & cleaned up grist & got some stuff out for gates Snow near all gone again 1869 December Tues 28 A nice mild warm day thawed a good deal The men split wood at the House & got Jim shod on the front fee & got ready to go back to Swamp to work again tomorrow I took a grist to Goderich to Mill got dinner at Harveys & come home before dark got the grist home with me very nice wheeling on the road but is getting quite soft �Wed 29 Nice mild day with a little Snow last night The men went to the Swamp to work in the Morning I went along with them as far as David Ellis' they was getting out some turnips & drawing home to grit up They are not froze now but have been They wont keep long they are all pithey inside I staid at Davids all day & all night a tea meeting at the Smiths Hill Council House at night had a large turn out They had to get the Hall at the tavern(Symingtons) for could not all get in some of our men & hired girl went to it some boys behaved very bad 1869 December Thur 30 A very mild warm day thawed a good deal in some places some more Snow last night but not much Sleighing only on the North & South roads the road from here to Goderich all blowed of but very good wheeling The men went to Swamp to cut posts & rail cuts I came home with them & David Ellis came with us & staid all night he is on his way down to Dumfries in the morning he is going to walk to Station in Morning at Goderich Fri 31 A very nice calm warm morning but cloudy looks some like a storm coming The men went to the Swamp again to work this morning I staid at home all day am getting some better health again David Ellis started early in the morning to walk to Goderich to take the Cars for below The children seem to be all getting better of Measels A very nice day for the last day of 1869 & Samson W. Howell 1871 sowd early peas 8 of April finished sowen the field peas on 18 of april May 2nd AD 1871 Finished seading to Day 22 finished potatoes October 22 nd 1872 finished Digging potatoes 1872 sent markets notes a way to colect on 22 the day of october the two Gray Mares went to the horse Black Prince the 20 day of June 1853 just at my {continued on next page: {lot?}} Pink & Fanny went to the Horse Argyles Stables the 1 day of July 1856 �Samuel Howell February 6 1857 For more information on Samuel Howell, 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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Samson Howell Diary Collection, Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph. 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 Samson Howell Diary & Transcription, 1868-1869 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Samuel Howell 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, Brant County, South Dumfries Township and Huron County, Carlow Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1868 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Samson Howell Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Samson Howell (1832-1870) 1868-1869 Diary Transcribed by RDA Volunteers Diary 1868 Wed Jany 1 Snowed some last night & a little all day had a new-years dinner Thomas & Mary Westwood was here for dinner very nice & mild all day Thur 2 Nice & mild all day Stephen helped John F. Powers to draw Straw from other barn F. G. Ashbaugh called to get pay for a Skip of Bees I got from him, had no money. Uncle Wm Behimer & Helen Behimer & Margaret Templer came in afternoon staid all night Fri 3 Very nice & mild looks some like a thaw foggy like John & I went to Brantford with the Sleigh in afternoon now Sleighing John went to get an Overcoat & some flanel for Shirts John H. Kitchen came home with us he was pretty well on Uncle Wm Behimer went from here to Aunt Sarah Smiths & then home George Kitchen brought my democrat waggon home in forenoon Sat 4 Snowed some last night & in afternoon Snowed pretty hard but very soft & damp stayed at home all day John F. Powers went away before day light said he was going to Woodstock on a visit Charles Buck came to do the chores for John at night Staid all night Sunday Jany Sund 5 Very calm but cloudy all day Staid at home John Powers came home again before dinnertime Charles Buck went home in afternoon Mond 6 Not quite as warm blows up Cold again John Powers began to take saw logs to G. Smiths mill and I went with Henry to town meeting and Elizabeth & Margaret Kitchen & Jimmy Papples & Wife & Aunt Jinny Leemons here for dinner it will be a very close run for Wm Campbell for Councillor I think Tues 7 Very mild & nice & warm John drew Saw logs went with two loads 4 logs. I went to Brantford found Mr Osbourne their brought him home he is in trouble with Mr Christie about settling for his rent looks some like a thaw to night Wed 8 Some cooler again this morning John Powers drew logs all day I went to School Meeting was appointed Sec of Meeting Abram Drake was appointed Trustee for the year in place of Henry H �Kitchen whose time is out has been in for the last three years everything went of agreeable + quiet School to be Kept up by rate bill & {Yard?} 1868 Jany Thur 9 Very cold & blowing very hard, snow drifting in all directions John Powers was sick all day & all night with the bowel complaint I staid at home all day to cold for me to go their a man named Houston here begging for a family above Paris the man got hurt very bad. Fri 10 Very cold this morning, John went to Saw mill in forenoon with logs I staid at home all day George Kitchen brought home the brass kettle in forenoon very rough & stormy in afternoon Sat 11 Not quite so cold to day John Powers drew Saw logs I went to Brantford after a bill of lumber from Hext, Sleighing middling Sun 12 Colder again this morning Staid at home all day mother went over to Henry's John Powers went away some where to Clarke Vanevery's he said Mon 13 Quite cold & clear to day John Powers drew Saw logs little Harvey & I went to James Waughs to see about his making a meal & flour chest for us he is going to make it right away looks some like a snow Storm coming Tue 14 Quite cold to-day again looks some like a storm a-coming to-night John Powers drew logs again to-day went two loads George Agnew & his mother & Rachel Griffin came here & George Agnew & I went to look for a girl to hire up to Wm Howell's in forenoon did not get one James Waugh & wife Wm Waugh & wife & his wifes sister came at dusk & staid the evening & went home Wed 15 Not so very cold this forenoon John Powers drews logs took one load & brought home a load of edging I went to Westwood in forenoon they was killing hogs & from their to St George a looking for a girl to hire Could not get one yet they seem if they would rather do any thing else than work Thurs 16 Very cold all day again John Powers drew logs all day I went to Daniel Bonhams for dinner to look for a girl & then went to Harkness' & from there Frasers on my way home looking for a girl did not get one yet Frid 17 Not quite so cold John drew logs in forenoon I staid at home there was some men came to buy my Stallion they went to Galt to look at another horse I asked them $400.00 for him they said they would be back again if they could not rest themselves any better �1868 Jany Sat 18 Not so very cold this morning John Powers drew logs all day I went to Brantford came home at noon Sund 19 Not very cold heavy white frost last night I think their is a thaw coming Staid at home all day Almas the blacksmith came to get my cutter he did not get it let him have the saddle Mon 20 Very nice and mild all day John took one load of logs to mill & brought home a load of edging I staid at home all day Mr Osborne was over in forenoon Nathan Ellis & Dorothy & John & Harvey & Dorothy Westwood came at noon & staid untill evening Mr Evans called in a peddling Tue 21 Pretty cold to day again but looks some like a thaw John Powers finished drawing saw logs I staid at home all day thawed some about noon Wed 22 Quite cold very heavy white frost in morning looks like a thaw John drew wood all day their was an agent here to sell wooden window curtains I bargained for 8 for 6.25 I went to Brantford & then came around by Paris Road to look for a girl to hire did not get one She had just hired 1868 Jany Thur 23 Quite mild & thawing some rain John Powers split wood in forenoon drew wood in afternoon I staid at home all day not very well. Fri 24 Very blustering & quite cold I went to Brantford with Henry H. he took some Sheep out to deliver to one Jones he had sold to him a rather hard lot I think 33 head for $70.00. Henry's wife came over with him & staid while John Powers went over & helped to dress a steer they had feeding that got to much chop stuff & they had to kill him. Sat 25 Not so very cold quite mild towards evening I staid home all day John Powers split some wood in forenoon & drew wood in afternoon looks some like a storm to night. F. G. Ashbaugh called in to get one of my patent Bee Hives for a model but did not take it Sun 26 Snowed some last night very cold all day froze very hard I staid at home all day John Powers went up to Mr. Hawley's in forenoon middling kind of sleighing again after the snow 1868 Jany �Mon 27 Not quite so cold this A.M. John Powers drew wood all day I was at home in forenoon I went to Lynden in afternoon after a girl to hire did not get one heard of one at James Herrimans they thought I could get named Margery VanSickle Tue 28 Very cold & clear all day heavy white frost in morning. John drew wood all day, I went to Herrimans to see about a girl she was gone to Mr. Watsons to work a couple of weeks. I bargained with her to come in about a month I got my dinner at Morris Anders & come home overtook Wm Turnbull on the road & hired him for a half a month at $5.00 Wed 29 Very cold & clear all day Wm Turnbull began to work for half a month John Powers & him drew hay in driving barn I went to Brantford Called to see a girl at Mr Betson to get her to work she agreed to come as soon she could get her clothes from Rockton Nathan Ellis came to get the old clover huller from here to take up to Goderich with him he is to start home in Morning February Thurs 30 Colder than ever to day the men drew straw from other barn all day I staid at home all day & cleaned & oiled my single Harness cleaned them up first rate they look well John Kinney came in morning to trade me his grey Horse for a pair of my colts & pay me the odds did not trade Fri 31 Very cold to day again John Powers drew up wood all day Bill Turnbull sawed wood on wood pile I filed wood saw in forenoon staid at home all day. Febry Sat 1 Very cold & clear all day Bill sawed wood all day Powers & I went to Brantford Sun 2 Very cold today yet John Powers went to Hawleys Jane & I went to Henrys for dinner Mon 3 Colder than ever this morning Henry came over & helped kill a beef and I filed two Saws in forenoon Men cut up Beef in afternoon Tues 4 Quite mild & pleasant all day started down the river to collect for Horse went to Hon George Browns in forenoon & back to Cainsville for dinner & from their to John Reids & staid all night very clever folks had very good luck considering several mares dead. Wm Turnbull sawed wood 1868 Febry �Wed 5 Very nice morning fine all day & clear thawed considerable went from John Reids around by Onandaga & back to Mr Richard Harris for dinner from their to John J. Giles near Cainsville all night {Left Margin: Wm Turnbull sawed wood} Thur 6 Snowed some last night turns up very rough & cold Snow blew a hurricane all day about the roughest day this winter got our dinners at Morris Anders came around by John Coles & James Cameson & so home like to froze my face {Left Margin: Wm Turnbull sawed wood} Fri 7 Not quite so cold this Morning quite calm wind fell John Powers went to see his Mother which was very sick Wm Turnbull Sawed wood I staid at home all day filed & set wood Saws Sat 8 Not quite so cold to day John Powers & Mother & I went to Brantford to meet some parties that was to pay me some money for the Horse & bought three bunches of double & twisted Carpet warp very coarse & strong Bill Turnbull sawed wood all day looks like a storm it began to Snow about 8 O'clock Snowed very hard & blew hard 1868 Febry Sun 9 Quite mild this morning & all day thawed some in forenoon turned cold towards night had quite a Snow last night I staid at home all day John Powers went to David Vansickles about noon Mon 10 Very cold this morning & all day. Men sawed wood & split all day. I went to Brantford with a grist of Wheat got the flour home with me turned out flour well. James Waugh brought his Kicked Mare down for me to see she is doing well I signed a note with him to get money for him from John Elliot David Ellis was here & a fellow called George McKnight was here when I got home & staid all night Tue 11 Not quite as cold to day Men sawed & split wood. David Ellis went to St George in the morning. George McKnight went to Harrisburg to take the Cars to Galt I went to School Meeting in afternoon called to take into consideration buying a Site & building a house thereon & did not come to any conclusion at all about it cant get a Site very handy for it they ask to much for a Site 1868 Febry Wed 12 Not so very cold today Snowed some in forenoon John Powers and I went up around by Paris road and in the bend of the river a collecting and went into Brantford had very good luck. Bill Turnbull sawed wood all day �Thurs 13 Very cold most of the day Powers and I went to Paris and from their up Galt road to the Ayr road to Robert Wilsons and staid all night did not do very well very few in foal only got $3.00 all day Turnbull sawed wood all day Fri 14 Very cold all day about as cold as any day yet I believe John and I came around by Glen Morris' to Mr Robson's for dinner and so home at night got very little money very few mares in foal Turnbull sawed wood all day Sat 15 Quite mild this morning and Snowing pretty hard Wm Hall and Robert Hall came in morning to buy a colt I sold them 20 Sheep for $57.50 for the lot Mother and I went to Brantford in afternoon after some carpet warp got half a bunch to make out the pieces Feby Sun 16 Quite mild all day Jane & Harvey & Willy & Eliza went to Westwood for a ride in forenoon Mon 17 Quite warm & snowing most of forenoon I went to Brantford in morning to let them know where Jack Cowtherd was stopping and brought out the constables & went with them to Mr Nichola Lees after him they think he was connected with the murder of McIntyer and then went to Jim Herrimans to see about the girl to come to & work & then came back to School Meeting The two Mr Lampkins was here to buy colts did not see them Tue 18 Pretty cold this Morning and cold all day John Powers and I went to Paris Station with some sheep for Wm Hall I sold to him last Saturday Grand Mother went with me to James Waugh they are digging out their old well & going to dig it deeper & wall it up again Wed 19 Quite cold again to day I went to Paris & took the cars for Woodstock to pay Kinney for my Harrow right & left my horse at Capsons found everything allright came back & stayed at Issac Howells all night thawed a considerable today order 8 sets of castings for the new harrows {Left Margin: Paul Shipman helped John Powers saw up some logs for harrow stuff & drew straw from the other barn} 1868 Feby Thur 20 Very nice & warm all day thawed a good deal Came home from Isaac Howells in forenoon & Mother & I went to take carpet stuff to the weavers & from there to Henry Howells & staid all night sleighing gone a good deal, got Horses shod {Left Margin: John Powers drew oak saw logs to the mill} �Fri 21 Not so warm to day John Powers drew a log to saw mill in forenoon & got Paul Shipman to help clean up a load of wheat in afternoon I came home from Henry Howells in the afternoon stopped in St George to see Sandy about ironing some harrows Sat 22 Very cold again to day Mr Osborne come over & went with me to Brantford John Powers took out a load of wheat I got $2.63 in silver had 31 Bush 15 lb got some more carpet warp it was most all gone at McLeans Sun 23 Very cold looks & feels like a snowstorm I went after Mother to Henry Howell in afternoon got very cold old Mr Evans came last night & staid here all day John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon dd not get home till night cattle got no drink to day 1868 Febry Mon 24 Very stormy this morning snowed hard all day & blew a perfect hurricane everything is drifting full of snow. Mr Evans is here yet I staid at home all day John had a great time to get water for the cattle have to take them to Jones creek for water Tues 25 Storming yet this morning Snow piled as high as the fences & higher some places the hardest storm this winter so far Evans here yet A C Gile & Jonathon Craig came after some seed wheat got $1.75 Bushel every road & place blocked up with snow storming yet to night at dark Wed 26 Mostly quit storming this morning Kind of mists a little old Evans left in forenoon. John & I went to Saw mill in morning to draw on saw logs give George Forges the job for a dollar John brought home a load of edging from Bens Mill, I went to Jim Herrimans after Margery Vansickle to work for us she began to work in afternoon I went to James Waughs to see to get him to make a harrow for a model the roads drifted very bad 1868 February Thur 27 Not so very cold to day Snowed some most all day very disagreeable being out doors John Powers drew the lumber from the Saw mill & brought a load home I went & staid at the mill all day they made a very bad job a sawing the Cherry logs got it all thicknesses almost Fri 28 Pretty cold to day and blustering Snow a drifting John Powers went Saw mill to draw away the lumber as it was sawed I went to Brantford to see about selling my hardwood lumber & came back & went to James Waughs to see the well digger about sinking my well deeper he is coming tomorrow �Sat 29 Quite cold again to day John and I went to Smiths mill to get some lumber sawed to make a curb in the well Mr John Reed was here to buy a horse while we was gone to the mill the well digger came in afternoon March Sun 1 Very cold again to day staid at home all day Thomas Westwood & Mary & Dorothy & David came for dinner Grandmother went home with them the well digger was here all day 1868 March Mon 2 Very cold & very stormy Snow is flying in all directions the coldest & roughest day yet the well digger John Easton could not do any thing at the well untill near night. Pat Kennedy came in forenoon to help at the well but had to go home again took out a few brick just at night Tues 3 Very cold yet but not so stormy the men began to work at the well in good earnest got out near all the bricks & dirt to the bottom & curbed it up as far as we went. Pat tended to the buckets alone nearly all day pretty hard work. John P. went to Paris after a load of gravel in afternoon George Rowland called to see about my mare being in foal she is dead got some medicine from old Keeler at night. Wed 4 Not so cold this morning James Waugh called in morning going to St George Mr Osborne came over & staid the forenoon I am not very well to day The men worked at the well Easton came about eleven O'clock & went home about 4 O'clock worked about half a day at the well John drew a load of gravel from Paris got the well down as we can go without a tight curb the digger is going to make one tonight. 1868 March Thur 5 {Left Margin: Easton worked at the well} Very nice & pleasant this morning sharp frost last night John drew two loads of gravel Men finished digging well & put in tight curb & began to put in the brick again. I think their is a good show of water now in the well. I went to St George in the morning & came back by 9 o clock & went to Paris to see about some casting for Harrows in forenoon. James Waugh went a long did not get the Irons got some bills about the Harrows in express office looks like a rain to night Fri 6 Raining nice this morning rained most of the night very bad working at the well Easton came sent for Pat to come worked at the well in afternoon rained hard Sat 7 Very rainy all forenoon Men worked near all day at well very nasty job Pat came in the morning & worked at well Easton did not come to work. John Powers helped at the well finished the well in �afternoon about 5 o clock I & George went with the well digger home at night the worst going I ever seen the water over road half way to Brantford and over Sleigh box in some places. George & I staid at John Powers all night got there about half past nine o clock 1868 March Sun 8 Very warm & thawing today snow most gone in the roads water very high in the roads & river the river nearly all broke up ice about gone in the river at Brantford George & I came home from John Powers in afternoon water very high in the roads up to top of sleigh box in some places Harvey & Eliza came last night from Goderich staid all night and went over to Henry's Grandmother went with them Mon 9 Froze some last night Harvey went down to see the big creek bridges in morning found them standing yet but water very high Harvey & Eliza & Jane & Mother & I went to George Jones' to attend Grandmothers birth day dinner had a very good one all their except Thomas Ellis & David Ellis & wife & Thomas Westwood & wife had a good time of it I was not very well Tue 10 Very warm this morning mud getting very deep came home from Georges in afternoon road very bad Harvey & Eliza came at night from Jerseyville I sold big Tan mare to a Yankee for $120 in silver to be delivered on Thursday the 12th inst in Paris 1868 March Wed 11 George came last night again I staid at home all day sick in bed John Powers split wood Harvey started home in morning with the cutter Eliza staid here all day John rode old Matchless out for exercise in afternoon. George Kitchen came to get a draft of a harrow to send out to Michigan & Nelson Kitchen took most all the afternoon to get up one Thur 12 Froze some last night but quite warm through the day, rained again most all day very hard. I staid at home sick in bed most all day, John Powers hung up meat in afternoon & emptied some oats that Henry brought back Eliza went with Henry's to Brantford, Sammy Proper came for dinner. Fri 13 Very nice morning & warm looks like spring coming. John thrashed some Peas I went to take the mare I sold & Eliza to the Cars at Paris in forenoon not very well got some of my harrow Irons at �the station at Paris Called at Jim Waughs to open the box the Irons was in was not there have to send for some more roads very muddy getting very bad 1868 March Sat 14 Very nice and mild thawing yet snow a going John Powers & George broke the Colts in forenoon to lead & one of them to drive round a little I was sick in bed part of the day roads very muddy heard the first little grey bird this morning Sun 15 Beautiful morning the nicest day I most ever seen for the time of year roads are drying off very fast John Powers went to Mr Hawleys I was in bed sick & the baby was sick & so is most of the other children Mon 16 Very mild but rained near all day hard John Powers thrashed some Peas the children & me are near all sick with colds Tue 17 Very windy & some rain John Powers chopped wood in the woods. Mr Deans came to buy a yoke of Oxen Roads are drying up a good deal Wed 18 Some cooler froze some last night John Powers cut wood in woods the children sick with colds Willy kept us awake near all night with the croup last night 1868 March Thur 19 Froze some last night Powers & Paul Shipman drew straw from the other barn I cut some {type?} to mark Harrows with in forenoon. Elizabeth Bonham has came & stopped for dinner while Daniel went to Brantford Easton came to see me I am some better than I was in health Willy I think is some better Fri 20 Froze & snowed some last night very nice morning & nice day, staid at home all day John Powers sowed some clover seed this morning & set the Bees on their stand & boarded up the Barn to Keep the hens out in forenoon & cut some wood in afternoon. Bart Lang came over to see if I had any money for him Sat 21 Very cold & windy thawed some in moddle of the day in the Sun went to Brantford John took Matchless to get shod & I got some Iron for Harrows at Mortons. Margery Vansickle went along & went home to Hermans roads not so bad a coming Hiram Hawley rode home with me to the corners got some money for the Horse in Brantford �1868 March Sun 22 Very nice not so cold as yesterday Samuel Westwood & David was over John Powers went after Margery Vansickle in afternoon Wm McEwin & wife & boy & Susan Wilson came before dinner & staid until dark. Henry came over a while in afternoon Mon 23 Beautiful morning very warm John Powers & I went down to Saw Mill in forenoon to see about the lumber George Fonger came to see about trading me his Oxen for a horse, rained a little in afternoon Tue 24 Very nice weather but not so warm to day John Powers made a reach for the waggon I went to St. George with my Irons for some new kind of Harrows got my John Horse shod at Sandys & got some teeth & other Irons made for Harrows at Sandys & got some lumber dressed at Bells old Johnny Wilkison was here all night him & his Horse Wed 25 Quite cold to day John took me & some timber to Jim Waugh for Harrows we got a pair near done John brought a load of lumber from the mill & came after me night to Jims Mr McAllister was here for dinner he was at Jims when I went there in morning {Left Margin: Mr Wilkison started for home in morning from here about 8 O Clock} 1868 March Thur 26 Some frost again last night folks are beginning to plow all over. I went to James Waugh to finish the Harrow got it done middle of afternoon John Powers brought a load of lumber from mill & took & brought me from Jim Waughs. Getting very dry afraid of a drought coming on again. Rowland Waugh & wife & one of Cassideys girls came to James Waugh in afternoon Fri 27 Froze some last night again. John sowed some clover seed in morning & went to Saw mill after lumber. I painted over a pair of Harrows in forenoon. Mr Tench called into see about some Harrows. Could not sell to him sick in bed near all day. Mrs Greenfield & Michael Griffin was here a while in afternoon Mrs Evans was here all night {smudged ‘Sat” above} Sat 28 Some frost again last night John finished sowing Clover Seed in morning & went to Saw Mill in afternoon after lumber I was sick in bed near all day. Mr Osborne was over a while in afternoon. George Fonger came to trade me his Oxen for a colt & to hire me his brother David I hired him for 6 months at 12 dollars per month {Left Margin: did not trade with Fonger yet Mr Gim came in afternoon & staid all night} 1868 March �Sun 29 Frost last night again staid at home all day Margery & our two girls went to Tranquility meeting in forenoon. John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon came home & rode Matchless out for exercise in afternoon I feel some better to day Mr Gim is here all day Mon 30 Some frost again last night very nice all day & warm. John Powers went twice to Saw Mill after lumber. Bart Lang was over & I Settled of with him in full of all Ape to date by cash. I was sick in bed near all day very bad. David Fonger came at night to begin to work for me for Six Months at twelve dollars per month Tues 31 Not quite as much frost last night nice warm day. John Powers went twice to Saw Mill to day, I sold a colt to Mr E Palmer a coming 3 years old for $100.00 to pay in seven months at interest & I bought a yoke of Oxen from George Fonger for ninety five dollars to pay half in a month or two & the balance $47.00 in seven months without interest David Fonger began to work for 6 months {Left Margin: My health is some better to day} 1868 April Wed 1 Not much frost last night John Powers brought the last of the lumber from the mill in forenoon Dave Fonger & George took two cows to Mr Osbornes to the Bull & Dave piled up some lumber in forenoon & John & Dave drew Hay from Barn to Driving house & I went to Paris after some Harrow Irons & took Mother as far as Mr Hawleys & she came back to Jim Waughs & I got back their for dinner & then came home, Elizabeth Kitchen was home when we got home in evening Thur 2 Not so warm this morning, snowed some in forenoon. I staid at home all day. Joe Weaver came in morning to buy a colt I let him have a Lovel colt for $90.00 to pay half for her in a month or two & the rest in Seven Months quite cold tonight Men fixed up bridge behind the barn and drew hay in afternoon in driving house Fri 3 Quite cool to day I went to Brantford after a load of Plaster roads very nice & smooth & dry Men drew straw & fixed up some fence down at Jones Creek meadow that the water washed away I settled off with Charles Buck in evening 1868 April Sat 4 Very rough & cold some Snow I staid at home all day The men fixed some fence & split some rails in woods Very squally with some Snow Sun 5 Very rough & cold again I staid at home all day Dave went down home very rough & cold with some Snow showers all day �Mon 6 Very cold & windy all day frost pretty hard & deep Men cleaned up some seed Oats & Peas & Spring wheat. I was mending old bags all day Men killed a Skunk in the evening raised a fine smell about here Tue 7 Very cold to day again Men sowed Plaster & I went to Paris after some more Plaster got some more subscribers to Canadian Messenger at the corners coming home Wed 8 Very cold & stormy all day Snowed some very heavy showers John Powers & David Fonger & myself went to Brantford to the spring fair of Bulls Stallions & seed grain a very poor affair plenty of Horses & Bulls but scarce any seed grain. I took out some Oats to change made a bargain to change with Mr Luck tomorow Took out my stallion but got no prize this year 1868 April Thur 9 Not quite so Cold & rough this morning think the weather is going to change again warmer froze so hard that we cant plow at all Powers went to Ancaster to get some money for himself David Fonger drew some rails to fence on the side road & I went to exchange some Oats with Mr Luck on Paris road in afternoon. David Fonger dug a hole to bury a cow that got her feet froze in the afternoon Fri 10 Froze pretty hard last night quite mild in the day time John Powers was sick in the morning but got some better & went to trimming apple trees trimmed all the young orchard Dave Killed & buried the sick cow & drew some rails to the fence in forenoon I mixed some horse medicine & staid at home all day. Dave & George picked stones & things of from the Meadow & drew brush from Orchard in afternoon Sat 11 Pretty nice morning but turned out very stormy in afternoon with Snow & rain I went to Brantford after some Whiskey & other things to mix medicine in John trimmed apple trees & Dave sowed some Plaster got my pay from Hon George Brown for services of Horse in 1867 1868 April Sun 12 Quite cold again all day I staid at home John F.P. went to Mr Hawleys & Dr Treneverys Dave Fonger went away somewhere in afternoon Henry H was over for dinner Dave did not get back to do the chores Mon 13 Not quite so cold to day Men finished sowing plaster in forenoon & began to plow some in afternoon a good deal of frost in the ground yet goes very bad to plow ground very dry & hard �Tues 14 Froze some last night again warmer to day with some rain in afternoon I cleaned & oiled old Matchless Harness in forenoon & sewed carpet rags in afternoon John P took old Match to Paris to Doctor Conworth to see what ailed him David drew straw in forenoon & the men cleaned up some seed wheat & a grist to take to mill Wed 15 Very nice morning no frost last night for the first for some time some small showers through the day Men Plowed all day only when it rained I sewed carpet rags all day very tired To night all hands sewed rags to get them ready for the weaver Paid Edgar Kitchen $3.00 on Pea thrashing 1868 April Thur 16 A small Shower last night Very heavy wind all day long I staid at home all day Men Plowed all day George took some more carpet warp to Mrs Holcombes to finish the carpet with a showers just at dark Henrys girls was here in afternoon Fri 17 No frost last night at all very heavy wind again to day with some small showers Peggy VanSickle & Sarah Ellis came & John Wilkinson in forenoon I staid at home all day Men Plowed all day Peggy went to Henrys at night Sat 18 Not quite so windy to day Some hard Snow showers I went to Brantford with a grist to grind & got the Democrat Spring set up at Hexts David plowed all day John went to Paris in afternoon with old Matchless to see the Horse Dr Sarah Ellis went with Peggy Vans to John Vansickles & then to Henrys at night Sun 19 Quite pleasant to day I staid at home all day John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in afternoon David Fonger went home last night Margery Vansickle went to Baptist meeting in the forenoon looks some like a Storm 1868 April Mon 20 Very nice morning & all day nice & warm Men killed a hog in the forenoon & cleaned up some Barley Dave plowed in afternoon John Powers & I went to Brantford to get old Matchless shod & I took a hog & some Barley to Fosters got $5.1/2 per cwt & got $2.20 per Bushel for the Barley I settled of with Foster in full Tue 21 Very nice Morning nice all day I took Kate to shop to get two shoes put on her in forenoon Men plowed all day Seth Charlton called in afternoon to pay me some money for services of Horse in 1867 �Wed 22 Nice & warm this morning Isaac H Anderson came last night at dark & was very sick all night with some thing like the ague was bad yet in the morning John & I went to Paris & then to Robert Wilsons for dinner to see if we could get a stand for the Horse Wm McEwin wants to buy him offered five hundred dollars for him take him now or three hundred after the season is out agreed to let him have him Charles Buck came to work in the morning J. H. Andersen got as far as Paris in forenoon was very sick. 1868 April Thur 23 Quite a Snow last night Men cleaned up some Peas in the morning & David & John tried the Oxen & a horse on the plow to plow some sod it went very bad sod very dry & stiff Charley plowed & finished the sod field for Peas. Dave & John drew straw in afternoon Beal was here sold him some Bucks for Mutton & three young calves for veal Fri 24 Some frost again last night Charles & Dave plowed at the sod all day John went to George Fongers to get a horse did not get one Mr Chatterson came to get a horse to work I & Harvey went to Westwood to get a Horse in afternoon did not get one yet Sat 25 Very nice all day some rain last night & showers Dave plowed in the young orchard Charley Buck plowed in the sod all day John & I went to Brantford to get Bills printed & get a route for the Horse Margery went home in afternoon 1868 April Sun 26 Nice and warm morning I staid at home all day Dave & George went to Meeting to Bethel John went to Osbornes in afternoon Margery came home in afternoon Mon 27 Very nice morning & warm about half of the day Dave finished plowing the Orchard & Charley Buck plowed in forenoon I went to St. George & to the weavers after some carpet in afternoon & home again, John Powers started with the Horse to travel Beal was here after some Sheep in afternoon did not get any I was from home {Left Margin: Charles Buck went home in afternoon} Tue 28 Nice morning but windy Dave plowed all day I went to Brantford in forenoon after Horse Bills got a hundred printed of large size John Powers got home at night Charles Buck did not come to work { Left Margin: Sam Westwood brought Sarah Ellis over here in afternoon} Wed 29 Very nice morning a nice shower or two in the forenoon John started with the Horse came back again sowed some Peas in afternoon for the first tried the new harrow went very well Dave �finished plowing the sod for Oats in afternoon Charles Buck worked in afternoon {Left Margin: worked Beals Horse 1/2 day} 1868 April & May Thur 30 A nice growing morning a heavy shower last night quite wet part of forenoon John started with the Horse in the morning for Newport Dave Sowed some Peas in morning had to quit on account of the rain untill noon boys fixed fence & split wood and Harrowed some in forenoon worked Beals Horse 1/2 day ground rather wet to Harrow good George Harrowed some for the first in his life {Left Margin: Grandmother & Sarah & Harvey went to Henry's I & Willy went over too after them awhile & staid for tea Sarah staid their all night} May Fri 1 Fine growing morning but cloudy most of forenoon Sowed some Peas in morning & finished them of after dinner Isaac Gard came to get some Hay had some for him he promised to come & sow Spring Wheat tomorrow if it did not rain Jane went to Jimmy Papples in afternoon Come on rain just at sundown Sat 2 Nice Morning after the rain but quite Cold & Cloudy most of the day I went to Brantford Charles Buck went away Dave Fonger went away home in afternoon John Powers came home at night roads very muddy John Westwood & Edward Ellis was very drunk along the road 1868 May Sun 3 Very nice morning cleared off in afternoon I staid at home all day John went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon Sarah Ellis & Henry's went to Edgar Kitchen' & stopped here when they came back Mon 4 Very nice growing morning the best this spring yet John Powers went with the Horse Isaac Gard came & Sowed a field of Spring Wheat. Charley Buck worked all day George picked stones of off the Meadow in forenoon & Harrowed a little in afternoon one of the Oxen got sick near sundown could not get him up at all for sometime he got up after Sundown {Left Margin: worked Beals horse all day} Tue 5 Very nice growing morning Dave went to cultivating on the sod for to sow Spring Wheat on fall plowing very hard & tough cultivated it over twice Charles Buck Harrowed all day Dave Fonger left at tea time a very heavy shower just at tea time {Left Margin: worked Beals horse all day} Wed 6 Ground rather wet this morning Charles cultivated all day George H harrowed in forenoon Sarah Ellis & Margery went over to Henrys in forenoon I went down road to get a hand to Sow grain Joe Weaver promised to come in Morning John went of with the Horse in Morning Beals Horse �worked 1/2 day {Left Margin: I got a bag of Oats from Nichols Tree White Mane Oats Dave & George Fonger called in afternoon} 1868 May Thur 7 Nice dry morning but very cool and windy looked some like a storm all day got Joe Weaver to Sow some Spring Wheat & some Oats sowed ten Acres by eleven O.Clock in forenoon Charles Buck cultivated a little & Harrowed all day ground worked very nice George Harrowed all day Beal sent for his Horse in the morning & took him away home weather looks better to night Fri 8 Very nice but quite cool Charles & George finished the Oats field Harrowing & began to gang plow the flats behind the barn for to Sow Oats in forenoon I went to Brantford & Charley finished ganging the flats in afternoon Sat 9 Some front last night again Charley Sowed some Oats in the Morning Pat Kennedy came to get work Dave Fonger called to get some money & Charles dug around some apple trees & harrowed some & cultivated some in the orchard in forenoon. George Harrowed the flats works up very nice rather wet in some places I sowed some Marrowfat Peas in orchard & Charley Harrowed the Orchard & Charley & I sowed some Clover & Timothy seed on the flats behind the Barn after tea. {Left Margin: John Powers came home with the Horse at or near sundown} 1868 May Sun 10 Very nice some frost last night quite warm & pleasant day Jane & I went to James Waughs in forenoon Harvey Westwood came over & him & George went to Henrys in afternoon Henry & Elizabeth was over for dinner when we was away Mon 11 Nice weather all day I sowed some grass seed on wheat & Charles Buck Harrowed the wheat field & George rolled the Peas & Spring wheat in forenoon & Charles took the Potatoes out of cellar in afternoon & split some wood, Bill Taylor came in evening to see if I would rent my farm to them Tue 12 Very nice & clear & warm George rolled the Oats & Charles & I furrowed out some ground in Orchard to plant some potatoes & corn & etc etc on in forenoon. George Fonger & Mrs Hawley called in to get some cucumber seed & Charles planted some potatoes in forenoon & planted some corn & George Howell finished rolling the Oats behind the barn in afternoon John came home in evening looks some like a storm to night 1868 May �Wed 13 Very rainy & stormy all day the greatest wind & rain this spring yet I staid at home all day an old fellow came last night & staid all night & all day today Charles and George sorted & cut Potatoes for seed wind blew down a great deal of fence rained hard all day Thur 14 Raining yet this morning rained untill middle of afternoon most of the time very hard Charles & George fixed up some fence the wind blew down in forenoon the boys cleaned & oiled a set of Harness in afternoon the old man Wm O Bambering went away the middle of forenoon the ground very wet now grass a growing Fri 15 Rather wet & rainy yet this morning ground a getting very wet & soft rained a considerable through the day Mr Osborne came over a while in the afternoon & had a long talk about matters & things George went to Westwoods to see if they wanted Potatoes Charley cut fence blocks in afternoon & fixed some fence & oiled harness in forenoon 1868 May Sat 16 Kind of wet & rainy yet this morning wet a good part of the day I went to Brantford with some Butter & Eggs the roads very muddy the worst they have been this spring Charley cut fence blocks all day Sun 17 Very nice morning & nice & warm all day I staid at home all day John Powers went to Mr Hawleys in forenoon John Vansickle came here very mad about the colts a getting into his field took & shut them in the barn yard Mon 18 Very nice morning but quite cool all day Mother & I went to Isaac B.Howells & I went to see the dutch Doctor he did not come untill middle of afternoon he gave me some medicine a great many to see him Charley piled up Manure at the driving house Tues 19 Quite nice but cool things growing very fast I went to Brantford to get some Gin to put medicine in & to sell some Wheat sold it to Calders for $1.65 Per Bushel in Silver to take it in this week Charley drew fence blocks & rails for the fences about the farm 1868 May Wed 20 Nice morning but looks like a storm a coming soon I & the men cleaned up some wheat in the forenoon & put up about 70 Bushel in bags Charles & I went to Brantford with a load in afternoon Keton helped us clean & dug in the garden in afternoon �Thur 21 Very nice morning some Showers in afternoon every thing a growing very fast. Charley took two loads of Wheat to Brantford sold to Wm Calder I went to Brantford & staid all day to get the pay for the wheat got it all night George went along with me in the morning Fri 22 Fine growing morning with several small Showers I staid at home all day Charley Cultivated Potatoes & Turnip ground in forenoon & he went to draw Stones for School House & him & I furrowed Potatoe ground after Tea in afternoon Sat 23 Nice growing morning with some showers. Mother & I & Mr Osborne went to Brantford got a poke for the colts Boys planted Potatoes & Mr Osborne cut the Lambs in afternoon 1868 May Sun 24 Very nice growing morning with some small Showers in afternoon Bart & Wife & his children was over Henry H.K was over for tea the little girls & Margery went to meeting to Germans school House Katy Madison came & staid all night Mon 25 Beautiful growing morning and very warm & pleasant Dave Fonger came for some money & Butter for Frank Sickle he got $25.00 & three lb of butter staid at home all day George took the water all out of the well & cleaned it out it smelt very bad {Left Margin: Began to cure the John Horses Spavin this morning} Tue 26 Very nice & warm morning every thing a growing fast staid at home all day Thomas Westwood & Mary came over to get Potatoes got seven bags some for seed & some to eat Wed 27 Very nice growing morning very warm Nelson Behimer & Hannah Templer came Nelson went to after plaster to Paris & stopped for tea Charley cut fence blocks all day I went to Bart Langs to hire a hand in forenoon & went to see Joe Weaver & Peter Weavers after tea to get some money did not get any 1868 May Thur 28 Some showers last night things a growing very fast Charles & George drew fence blocks & rails in forenoon looks like rain George & I set some stakes on the sideline to make fence on & Charley drew rails untill tea time & then George & him tagged some of the sheep & I white washed some Plum trees had a nice shower about sundown �Fri 29 Nice growing morning but some wet Bill Sanders came from Barts to help wash the Sheep to Germans in forenoon Charles drew rails & I & George lined the side road fence through & George Jones & Rachel & Johnny came at Tea time & staid all night they brought Margaret up to go to Goderich in morning {Left Margin: Henry Howell brought Aunt Mary over in the forenoon} Sat 30 Nice weather but cool I went to Brantford to take Margaret Jones out to take the Cars for Goderich got home at noon I had a chance to sell old Matchles to a man named Clarke for six hundred dollars pay in three months George Jones went home after dinner 1868 May & June Sun 31 Nice day but cool and clear I took Grandmother & Aunt Mary Howell up to James Waughs in forenoon came home before sundown June Mon 1 Very nice morning but cool looks like a rain some I went to St George with Henry H this forenoon Henry came over after Grandmother & Aunt Mary in morning to take them over to his place I staid their all day the afternoon Hiram Hawley came down to get my red ox to work or to trade me another for one of mine Ed Pepper came to buy one of my Oxen in afternoon Aunt Mary Howell went home June 2 Very pleasant but very cool Men fixed fence along the road I hired a man & boy to help to day at the fence Henry Kitchen went to wash his sheep wanted to get Charley Buck to help him would not go to cold for him I went to Brantford in afternoon after a Horse poke & to see about selling old Matchless to a man named Clarke & found him in Jail for forging a note that he wanted to trade one for my Horse against me Joe Wallace big creek he is just out of Penetentiary a short time 1868 June Wed 3 Nice morning but cool Men fixed fence until noon Henry H.K. got his leg broke last night in Brantford he slipped of the waggon wheel on a stone & broke it by the ankle I turned of the man & boy I had at noon old John Emery came at dinner time began to rain at noon Jane & I are going to Wilmot if it dont rain J. H. Anderson gelded my yearling colt in morning sent of the old man & boy at noon Thur 4 Very nice morning looks some like rain again I & George went to Brantford in forenoon to get a coat for George Charles fixed fence Jane & I started for Wilmot in afternoon went as far as Susan Wilsons & staid all night there �Fri 5 Some rain last night again rained part of forenoon started after dinner for Wilmot from Susans rained part of the way up very hard began to rain when we was this side of Washington & kept on till we got near there roads very muddy Sam Fertny was a way from home to Platsville 1868 June Sat 6 Very wet this morning the heaviest rain I think I ever seen this time of year staid at Burtneys all the forenoon him & I went to dutch doctor in afternoon found the Culverts & bridges near all tore away with the water the water done a great amount of damage all over tore down fences & trees & houses I heard in some places up country Jane & I went & staid all night with John Kitchen Sun 7 Beautiful morning some slight frost nice & clear we staid all day with John Kitchens Mon 8 Very nice morning but quite cool some frost last night Jane & I started for home came as far as Donald McDonalds for dinner staid their all night rained some in afternoon Tue 9 Quite cool all day Jane & I came home in forenoon Mary Westwood was here when we got home Grandmother Mary & I went over to Henrys a while I went to St. George after the road orders after tea time roads very dry & nice 1868 June Wed 10 Very nice morning dry all day & clear I took Grandmother to Lynden in the morning Charles Buck worked on the roads all day with team I came home in evening their was a soldier come to hire in afternoon Thur 11 Nice morning some frost Charles worked on roads in forenoon I began to work out the labor under my Charge in morning George & Soldier planted some Corn & Potatoes in morning Charles cultivated turnip & Buckwheat ground Ben Vansickle came & I traded him my Oxen for a pair of Steers George went with him to help him & to bring the steers home from there Soldier hoed corn & Potatoes in afternoon Bart finished shearing Sheep at noon Fri 12 Very warm all day long I worked on the roads all day finished working Charley hauled up old rails & hoed in garden George brought home the steers from Lynden in forenoon Soldier hoed Potatoes all day 1868 June �Sat 13 Very warm & dry all day I went to Brantford Mr Osborne went with me I fell in Hatches Stable & came near breaking my leg Charley piled Manure in forenoon soldier finished hoeing potatoes in morning & piled manure all day after their was a man named Wilson, came to hire at tea time & I hired him for a few months if we can agree Charles Buck went to Brantford Sun 14 Very hot & dry but looks some like showers I went to Henrys before noon he is getting some better Harvey & Dorothy Westwood came there at tea time Walter Osborne came about middle of afternoon Mon 15 Very warm but had a shower in afternoon I went to Paris to see dutch dotor & went with Westwoods to Isaac Howells for our dinner The men piled Manure all day their was a great many people to Paris to see the dutch doctor David McKay brought his roan mare to the Horse in the morning 1868 June Tue 16 Beautiful morning after the shower last evening the men & I made fence all day a long the side road made it a cross two fields next the Gov road young Danskin came to buy my steers Wed 17 Nice morning but very warm I took the wool to Brantford sold it to Cockshutt for 28 cts per lb had 265 1/4 lb Charles Buck went to Brantford the other man piled Manure all day I paid of George & David Fonger after I came home Thur 18 Very warm all day not quite as hot as yesterday Men piled manure in forenoon I staid in the house we all fixed fence in afternoon on the side road Mrs Cole was a picking wool all day Wm Waugh & Tommy came after tea after his pay for his share of wool I sold Fri 19 Very hot all day & dry I & the men fixed fence all day on the side road Came on a great wind & some rain at tea time John Betsner came & staid all night he got his new Buggy from Hesets in Brantford 1868 June Sat 20 Very hot and dry to day Men piled manure in afternoon & fixed some fence in forenoon I & Margery VanSickle went to Brantford in morning got back at noon Daniel Bonham & wife came & staid all night Sun 21 Not quite so warm Daniel Bonham & I went to Henrys in forenoon & came back after dinner & he went home some showers through the day but not much rain �Mon 22 Quite heavy rain last night I filed a saw & the men one of them piled dung & the other laid around all the forenoon & I went to the wool factory with the wool & Mike piled dung & John Wilson went of & got drunk afternoon we are to get our yarn in three weeks Tue 23 Not so very warm to day we all fixed fence in the forenoon I sent of one of my men at noon the others fixed fence in afternoon George & I plowed potatoes in afternoon & ridged up & sowed the turnips after tea time 1868 June Wed 24 Very nice & warm all day every thing a growing fast Charley sowed the buckwheat & plowed some corn & potatoes in forenoon I went over to Henry to set his man a ridging turnip ground in forenoon & Mike hoed potatoes all day I sowed Henrys turnips in afternoon Charley hoed corn & potatoes in afternoon Thur 25 Nice & cool this morning uncle Silas Smith called in a few minutes in the morning on his way home to the forty Charley & Mike hoed potatoes in forenoon finished hoeing potatoes & went to woods to fix fence & ground the Axes after tea & cut some wood after tea Fri 26 Very nice all day & warm but cool after sunrise awhile we cut fence blocks & fixed the fence along the woods all day James Taylor & his cousin John began to work after dinner fixing fence laid it all over along the woods Sat 27 Very warm and dry yet I went to Brantford Mr Osborne went along The men fixed the fence along the road behind the driving house & piled manure Mother came home from her visit 1868 June Sun 28 Very warm & dry yet Mother & I went over to Henry's in afternoon Mon 29 Very warm yet today The men & I finished the sideroad fence in forenoon & piled manure & plowed & hoed the Potatoes & corn in afternoon Tue 30 Very warm all day I took a grist to mill & the old waggon to get the tires set & the men piled Manure & ground up some scythes in afternoon 1868 July Wed 1 The very hottest day yet for dominion day John Powers took old Match to Cainsville the men piled dung & mowed around part of a field of grass �Thur 2 Uncommon hot yet John began to cut grass & the men cut fence corners & cut Canada thistles Fri 3 Very hot again all day I went after grist & waggon in forenoon & to Brantford in afternoon Sat 4 Very warm again to day the men began to draw hay & I cut a piece of grass did not get done till ten o clock 1868 July Sun 5 As hot again as ever Mother & I went over to Henry's awhile after dinner he is getting better Mon 6 Very hot again Men drew hay John went to Paris & I set Henry mower going forenoon & I cut a piece of grass in afternoon Tue 7 Looks some like a thunder shower but did not come very hot & dry I went with old Quick around to buy some lambs sold him all mine for 1.75 per head John cut a piece of grass the other men drew in hay all day Wed 8 Very warm to day again George & I took the lambs to Brantford in forenoon John cut some grass the others drew in hay & raked & put up some in afternoon Thur 9 As warm as ever this morning John Powers & George plowed some potatoes & they all turned hay & raked it up in forenoon & worked in hay in afternoon {Left Margin: I drove Henry out to Brantford for the first since his leg was broken} Fri 10 Very hot again to day men worked in hay all day drew in with two teams in forenoon I went to Brantford with Henrys John began to cut the last field of grass 1868 July Sat 11 Hotter than ever to day John cut grass & Charley raked hay stubble the others mowed fence corners in forenoon John & I went to Brantford & the men raked & cocked hay in afternoon Sun 12 Very hot again to day I took Mother over to Westwoods in forenoon Mon 13 Very hot yet again John cut grass all day the men spread & raked hay Mike ONeil came home at tea time from Hamilton a seeing after his discharge from the 100th regiment {Left Margin: I began to make Waggon rack} �Tues 14 As hot as ever to day John finished cutting the last field of grass & the other ones spread out grass in forenoon & raked & cocked up hay in afternoon {Left Margin: I worked at rack again today} Wed 15 I don't think it is quite as hot today but very near we got Cole & one of Osbornes men to help draw got in twenty six large loads today {Left Margin: I worked at rack again} Thur 16 Not quite as hot as has been some days we have had lately got Cole & John Vansickle to help draw got done at tea time had 55 large loads of off less then twelve Acres it was the heaviest crop that ever grew about here so every body that seen it or worked in it, it made very fine hay Clover & Timothy well mixed 1868 July Fri 17 Nearly as hot as ever again John & George raked the grass stubble in forenoon the other men went to make the line fence between Ben & me for to pay back for Cole & John VanSickle for helping us with the hay a drawing in John & George cultivated the turnips I worked at waggon rack what I could do at it got it about done it is a good one when finished Sat 18 As hot as ever again I think George & I went to Brantford & the men cut some grass & hoed turnips & potatoes got home after dinner Sun 19 Very hot to day again Wm Simpler & wife was here for dinner on their way to see old Mr Snyder buried I went over to Henrys a while in afternoon Mon 20 Hot yet today & dry the men cut around the wheat field & Jane & I went to Isaac Howells & to see the dutch doctor Tue 21 Very hot yet again to day I filed a saw & set up reaper & began to reap wheat in forenoon cut some wheat & bound it up in afternoon 1868 July Wed 22 Hot again as usual to day Cut wheat broke reaper knife I went to St. George got it mended came back & cut wheat until noon cut some wheat again in afternoon & went to Brantford after some men got one home with me two others promised to come in morning our wheat field got a fire in forenoon from James Taylors pipe we supposed �Thur 23 Not quite so hot today cut wheat in forenoon & finished cutting the one field at tea time the worst cutting I ever have seen I think Fri 24 Not so hot this morning very smoky looking & dry Men finished binding field of wheat & shocked it up & began to cut other field in forenoon Michael ONeil went of to get a job at the railroad bridge cut & bound wheat in afternoon Sat 25 Not quite so hot to day cut and bound up wheat finished up cutting fall wheat got done at dark all shocked up it got very dry and brittle 1868 July Sun 26 Quite cool this morning to what it has been John Powers went to Brantford I went to Henrys awhile after dinner Mon 27 Not near as warm as it has been all day Henry & I went to Branchton after the ram got it all right the men drew in wheat all day drew all day on ten acres had two other men from Brantford to help us Tue 28 A great deal cooler to day the men drew in wheat all day finished the fall wheat in afternoon I finished waggon rack Mother went to Barts in forenoon Wed 29 Pretty warm again to day tried the Peas with horse rake in the morning & it would not go give the job to Jim Taylor & John Christie John Powers raked wheat stubble & cultivated turnips in forenoon & I went to Brantford & John fixed some fence in afternoon Mother came home Thur 30 Not so very hot today John raked stubble in morning I took Mother over to Henry Howells in forenoon & got the tire put on reaper wheel & came home in the evening 1868 July & August Fri 31 Not so very hot to day John & some of the men drew in some raking & some Peas had a small shower in afternoon & in the evening again I was in bed most all day sick one of the men cut round spring wheat field & bound it up Saturday Augt 1 Quite cool with some small showers in morning men done nothing in forenoon John hoed cabbage patch some of them went home to Brantford men done nothing much all day cut some Peas after tea �Sun 2 Not so very warm to day I staid at home all day James Waugh & wife came in forenoon John Powers went to Hawleys Margery VanSickle went home did not come back Mon 3 Very nice & cool all day looked some like rain in forenoon I went to Wm Waughs after some money for some lambs he had sold to Beal & home & the men some drew Peas & some cut Peas & one of them cut around Spring wheat field & Oats in forenoon I went after Mother in afternoon & the men drew Peas & cut Peas 1868 Augt Tue 4 Very nice & not so warm I drove the reaper in afternoon to cut Spring wheat the men drew in Peas in forenoon & a while afternoon & then cut spring wheat till night Wed 5 Pretty warm today again Edward Martin & wife was here for dinner I drove the reaper to cut Spring wheat all day Thur 6 Not so warm to day again I went to Brantford the men cut Oats some of them & the rest set up wheat & bound Oats Fri 7 Not so very hot today George & I went to Rachel Cains to see some stray hogs there was there to get them for Quick that lost some in Brantford did not find them men bound Oats in forenoon & drew spring wheat in afternoon Sat 8 Nice & cool but the hardest wind I must ever have seen had to quit drawing wheat most of afternoon drew & stacked Spring wheat & one man bound Oats Sun 9 Quite cool to day again Henry H. K. came over for the first time since he had his leg broke James Taylor went away to Crandells in morning 1868 Augt Mon 10 Very nice morning & cool Cynthia Kitchen & I went to Brantford to meet John Kitchens wife & children a coming on the cars they did not come at all dont see what is the matter Tue 11 Some small showers last night & today some more we marked the Sheep in forenoon & John Powers & John Christie went to Brantford George & I went to Wm Waugh, after some Sheep & lambs he had on shares he took twenty one ewes on shares again for another year to give half the wool & half the lambs & the old sheep back again �Wed 12 Nice morning cleared of I settled of with Jim Taylor & John Christie in forenoon James Waugh brought back some Oats he had since last summer & I killed a lamb & Mr Quick came & paid me for some lambs he had bought I went to Henrys after tea a while Thur 13 Very nice day & cool John cut Oats all day Jane & I & the children went to Westwoods I got a sow & pigs from them they was cutting their Peas 1868 Augt Fri 14 Not so very warm to day John bound up Oats & I went to Westwoods in forenoon after a Sow and five pigs & then went to Dunhams to get him to come & work in afternoon Sat 15 Very nice & cool today John bound Oats all day I took covered Buggy to Brantford to get a coat of Varnish on it Sun 16 Nice & cool had a nice Shower last night which makes things look nice I took the girls & George to Daniel Bonhams in morning & home again in the evening Mon 17 Very nice day & warm Henry & I went to Paris to see dutch Doctor Margaret Kitchen came to sew for Jane {Left Margin: John began to plow to sand stubble grass} Tue 18 Very nice day looks some like showers Mr Bart came to buy my farm in forenoon I mended harness & Beal came to buy Sheep at tea time did not take any away coming again after some some day soon wants to get all their is fit to Kill John plowed all day 1868 Augt Wed 19 A little shower last night John plowed in forenoon I went to hire George Agnew could not get him went to Paris afternoon hired a man come as far as Giles & stopped would not come any farther got home at dark Thur 20 Looks like showers again very warm Mother & I took the yarn to Colemans to get wove in forenoon Mrs Lemon & Mrs Papple & Mrs VanSickle came in afternoon had a nice shower in afternoon Fri 21 Nice after the shower I hired a man to plow for one month at $14.00 per month men plowed Beal got some sheep I went to Brantford after the Covered Buggy Sat 22 Very nice weather warm the men plowed all day I oiled the Buggy top & got ready to start for Goderich �Sun 23 Very warm to day again Charles Turner came over for dinner Jane & I started for Goderich in afternoon & went as far as Susan Wilsons and staid all night 1868 Augt Mon 24 Very warm to day again the men got in the last of the Oats. we drove as far as Henry Chrysler for dinner & then went on as far as Seabachs tavern five mile this side Mitchell & staid all night very good accommodations with light charges only $1.25 for suppers & bed & breakfast & horse to Hay Tue 25 Quite warm again today the men plowed all day we started & drove into Goderich got in before five O'Clock found Harvey started down to my place after seed wheat Wed 26 Very nice & warm men plowed Eliza & Jane & I went to see Andrew Green for dinner Thur 27 Nice & pleasant to day we went out to see Sandy Reid for dinner came back by Joe Morris they was not at home Fri 28 Nice & warm all day the men helped Henry thrash we went to Mr Hortons for tea & staid the evening with Mr Clifford Eliza & Lydia went to the social Harvey got home in evening 1868 Augt Sat 29 Very nice to day again men helped Henry thrash we staid at Harveys & went out to Morris' in evening staid all night Harvey & Eliza came after dark too Sun 30 Some cooler this morning staid at Mr Morris' till after dinner & then went to David Ellis in afternoon found there little boy quite sick staid all night Mon 31 Had some rain last night and several showers through the day staid at Davids all day & night the men helped Henry thrash 1/2 a day Sept Tue 1 Very nice after the rain men plowed David & I went to see some farms went to Mr Hamlens for dinner & tea partly agreed for his farm for thirty five hundred dollars Wed 2 Nice morning but cooler we come back to Goderich in forenoon to Harveys Thur 3 Nice morning & warm staid at Harveys Sarah Behimer & Hannah Templer came in afternoon had a very nice shower at tea time wet things up good �1868 Sept Fri 4 Very nice after the rain I made some plum boxes in forenoon was not very well all day spent the evening at Mr Cliffords all off us from Harveys Sat 5 Very nice some cooler the men sowed some wheat Jane & I started for home in forenoon came as far as Seabachs tavern & staid all night was not well Sun 6 Cooler this morning took some like rain started & came as far as John Kitchens for dinner began to rain rained very hard staid there all night Mon 7 Cleared off again had a very wet night ground a swimming, started & came as far as Susan Wilsons and staid all night I had a shake of Ague Tue 8 Quite cool again came home in forenoon men drew Manure in forenoon & sowed some wheat afternoon & drew Manure with one team I laid to bed all the afternoon 1868 Sept Wed 9 Had some more rain the ground very wet cant do anything on it I staid at home all day John drew Manure the Englishman I hired left this morning sick worked fifteen days {Left Margin: sold Beal the sheep 53 head for $90.00} Thur 10 Cooler but ground wet I staid at home all day John finished sowing wheat Mr Osborne was over a while afternoon Fri 11 Very wet yet to day staid at home all day John drew Manure Sat 12 Ground very wet yet John & I went to Brantford John got measured for a suit of clothes at Cockshutts Sun 13 Quite cold and wet I staid at home all day Mrs Osborne & girls come over a while in afternoon Mon 14 Nice day but cool John went to help Osborne in seeding I went to see Mr Palmer & Joe Weaver about some notes I held Thos Westwood & Mary & Dorothy was over for dinner & tea Tue 15 Very nice day & dry all day Mother & I went to Lynden I hired a man for a month for $12.00 began in afternoon Sam Burtney was here when we got home �1868 Sept Wed 16 Had some rain last night cleared off cool again men drew Manure all day sold a horse to Sam Burtney for $110.00 to pay in four months Joe VanSickle brought his lumber apc in forenoon I went to John VanSickles to see him about the Sheep I let him have on shares Thur 17 Nice morning men drew Manure I staid at home all day Jane & I went to Mr Burts in afternoon Fri 18 Very nice morning men drew Manure I went to see thrashers & let George Kitchen have four Bushel Oats forenoon Jane & I went to Mr Burts to see about selling my farm in afternoon Sat 19 Very nice morning again Wm Gorman threw manure out of Sheep stable John F & I went to Brantford to get some clothes for John F Sun 20 Had some rain last night again I went to Henrys a while Margery & her Sister went James Waughs in forenoon 1868 Sept Mon 21 Very nice morning Mr Burt & Son came to see if I would sell my farm in forenoon men drew Manure I went to Paris to see the doctor he did not come at all Tue 22 Very nice morning Mr Burt & I went to Brantford to do the writing about my farm sold it to him for $50 per acre Wed 23 Nice morning I took John to go to Hamilton Show I got Horse shod & Mother & I went Puslinch in afternoon Thur 24 Very nice morning Thos Ellis & I went to look at a farm near Guelph it began to rain at dusk Fri 25 A little rainy this forenoon Mother & I started for home after dinner came as far as Henry Howells staid all night Sat 26 Nice morning again came home afternoon found Nelson Behimer & wife here when we got home Sun 27 Some rain again today I was sick Nelson & Sarah went home afternoon 1868 Sept �Mon 28 Cleared of again I am not very well yet James Waugh & George Howell came in morning to see and get my democrat to go after their tools to Copetown Mr & Mrs Burt came & we went with them to Brantford to sign the writings for the farm men threw down old straw stack & fixed house roof & split wood George Medley staid all night & I settled with him for his work he done Tue 29 Cleared of & cool men cleaned up some Oats & Spring wheat in forenoon & I took it to Brantford in afternoon George Ellis came & him & I went to John Betzner's to see Mr. Haines farm staid all night did not buy it Wed 30 Looks some like rain had some in afternoon George & I came as far as George Jones & staid all day & night the machine came to thrash & did not do anything machine would not go at all had to quit 1868 Oct Thur 1 Had some rain last night George & I came home in forenoon George went to Henrys & I went to see after the thrashers in afternoon could not get them for ten days or so Fri 2 Very nice morning & clear again John & I went to Brantford with a load of ash lumber in forenoon I went to Henrys a while afternoon Mr Osborne was over Sat 3 Nice morning some frost last night again John drew lumber & Jane & I went to Brantford after the Mortgage & some dry goods & Mr Burt came & paid two thousand dollars on the Mortgage Sun 4 Heavy frost last night but nice and clear John Vansickle & me went to Lynden in forenoon Thomas Westwood & Mary & Dorothy & David was over a while afternoon Mon 5 Nice & warm all day Mother & John Proper & I went to Goderich Tues 6 Nice day but some cooler Harvey & I drove out to see a farm that belonged to one Jessup out of town a little 1868 Oct Wed 7 Very warm all day some rain at evening & in the night got Harveys Horse & drove out to David Ellis’m in forenoon Thurs 8 Some rain last night quite wet & cold all day went to Dungamron to the show was appointed one of the lodges in the House had a very good show for a township show �Fri 9 Very nice day not cold went back to Manchester & round through {Wawamouth?} & back again to see some farms seen some good one Sat 10 Nice & dry all day went in afternoon to see Mr Carezo farm out on the Maitland river & home Sun 11 Nice & warm all day staid at David’s all day Mon 12 Nice day & warm went to look over Mr Bailies farm in forenoon staid at David’s in afternoon Tues 13 Nice day & very warm mother & I went to see Bailies farm again could not buy it wanted to much for it I thought Wed 14 Nice & warm all day Mother & I came to Morris’s in forenoon they was gone to show to Lucknow I went to town & back there in afternoon 1868 Oct Thur 15 Very nice morning again Mr Morris & I went to see two or three farms that {Ghos?} Martin used to own out at Smiths Hill Fri 16 Nice day but cool some rain in afternoon staid at Mr Morris’s to get word about Martins farm did not come till night telegram came for me to come to Brantfors as a witness against a forger could not go David Ellis called at Morris’s to tell about some other farms he had heard of in town Sat 17 Some snow last night very cold all day went with Mr Morris to Smiths Hill to see about getting a field for a plowing match & then went into Goderich to Harveys for the night Sun 18 Quite cold all gay again went to church with Harveys in forenoon was sick at noon staid with Mr Clifford the evening Mon 19 Quite cold again to day had the writings made out for the Loot no 2 in the 8th Concession Western division of Colborne from John Hickingbottom price $5000.00 100 acres more or less 1868 Oct Tue 20 Some rain in the morning quite soft all day Grandmother Eliza & Mrs Clifford & I went out to the farm I bought & to Mr Morris for dinner & back to town at night bought a lot of Hay from Hickingbottom for $47.00 cash had Mr Cliffords team & waggon got full possession of farm �Wed 21 Quite wet all day Mother & I came home let Harvey have twelve hundred dollars for one year at ten percent Thur 22 Some snow last night again staid home in forenoon went after flannel in afternoon John went to see the thrashers in afternoon Fri 23 Not quite so cold to day our Harvey & I went to Westwoods to get a horse to thrash John got ready for to thrash Sat 24 Nice weather al day John killed a sheep to & I went to Brantford Mr Burt was over here Sun 25 Some rain all day by spells staid at home all day Henry was over for dinner 1868 Oct Mon 26 Very nice day all day began to thrash in forenoon some Oats thrashed all day Tue 27 Nice day but windy thrashed some S. wheat stacks they was very wet grain nearly spoiled Wed 28 Nice day but windy finished the stacks in forenoon & set at the old barn & thrashed 180 Bushel in afternoon Thur 29 Very nice day but Cool finished thrashing before night David Ellis & old John Emery came in forenoon David & I went to Lynden & back in afternoon Fri 30 Very nice again to day John & George pulled some turnips Mother & I went to Mr. Burt on a visit I called to get Wrung to come & thrash Peas coming Monday Sat 31 Very wet all day staid at home all day November Sun 1 Very cold & disagreeable Mother & I went to Henrys for dinner Samuel & Harvey Westwood was there Mon 2 Quite cool all day John & George finished the turnips, Mr Wrung began to thrash Peas in morning I staid home all day for Mr Palmer to come did not come Mother went to Westwoods in forenoon 1868 Nov �Tue 3 Heavy white frost last night John Powers went to plow for George McLaughlin Wrung thrashed Peas I went to Henrys in afternoon {Left Margin: Sold Beale some Sheep & a pair of Steers} Wed 4 Very nice day some rain in evening John took a load of Hay to Hatch I went to get Auction Bills printed got a hundred printed Thur 5 Nice but pretty cool I went to St. George to put up bills & went to Henry Howells for dinner & home Some rain last night I staid at home all day Fri 6 Nice but pretty cool I went to St. George to put up bills & went to Henry Howells for dinner & home in evening Eliza Howell & Isaac Howell & wife came here Sat 7 Very cool & looks like rain I took Eliza to Vanderlip & came home in evening Sun 8 Very rainy to day again staid at home all day Mon 9 Very wet all day John threw S. wheat out of Bins I went to Henrys & staid all day Abram Drake came after School Tax it is very high this year a very rainy day 1868 Nov Tue 10 Very bad damp dirty day staid at home all day John sorted out old irons in forenoon & went to Paris to put up bills in afternoon Mr Osborne was over a while afternoon Wed 11 Cleared of some today Mr Burts boys began to Plow in morning George Day came after some seed, John & I went to Brantford after some things for the sale Thur 12 Kind of cold all day and cloudy James Waugh was here all forenoon came to buy some cows before the sale Burts boys plowed Fri 13 Very nice all day & clear John & Charles Buck drew straw & I went to St George to sell my right for Harrow sold the right to Wm Behiny for a horse Sat 14 Beautiful & warm day staid at home forenoon & got out some stuff for waggon rack from Jim Waugh same & fixed Mothers old Bureau let him have some Oak for Harrow & waggon rack I went to Brantford after some cheese in afternoon 1868 Nov �Sun 15 Some cooler & cloudy all day looks like a storm John P went to George Fongers I went to Henrys a while in forenoon they came over with me for dinner George Howell went to Westwoods found a Leicester Buck with our ewes in forenoon Mon 16 Very cold disagreeable day I went to St. George to settle up with Fleming for the Harrow right give him my note for $47.00 for two months without interest Henry Howell & wife came down in afternoon & staid all night {Left Margin: I got a three year old colt from Wm Fleming for my Harrow right}. Tues 17 Very heavy rain all day the wettest day this fall a good many camy to the Sale but we had to put it of on account of the rain it wil come of on Thursday the 26th if all is well Henry Howell went home Wed 18 It has quit raining this morning but is cloudy John F Powers & I went to Brantford I went to get some notices printed about the sale got a 100 for $125. went to see John Lakes colt did not buy it yet John Burt went home sick in the morning 1868 Nov Thur 19 Nice morning heavy white frost last night sent John F. with some bills to put up out towards Smokey Hollow I went to Paris with some bills posted a lot by mail to different parties around the county got dinner at I.L.Howells & came home Fri 20 Snowed some last night John went to Help Henrys Bill Hags I went to Harrisburg & around by St. George to put up bills Mr Burt went with me from his place to St. George got home by noon {Left Margin: George & the girls went to Henry Howells afternoon} Sat 21 Quite cool this morning & windy all day got quite muddy I went to Colemans after some flannel did not get it paid my School tax in morning to Mr A Drake $30.99 got home at noon and cleaned up a grist after dinner Mr Gim came in forenoon & staid all night Sun 22 Quite cold froze hard Jane & I went to Henrys in forenoon found George Kitchen & all his family moved in there Mr Gim staid here all day & all night 1868 Nov Mon 23 Hard frost last night but a very nice warm day & very clear roads very rough in morning I took a grist to Brantford to get ground got it home with me John F went to help Osborne thrash in afternoon they moved into the new School house �Tue 24 Nice morning some frost John F & I cleaned up some wheat for Henry Mr Burt & Dan came to plow in forenoon John helped Osborne to thrash & I staid at home in afternoon Wed 25 Cloudy not so cold Mr Burt finished plowing in forenoon young Mr Reagie came to buy a colt did not get one from me John went to John Kinneys & I went to Henrys to see him he was gone to Paris with wheat looks like rain to night Thur 26 Rained hard last night cleared of this morning again had our sale to day had a large turn out things went of pretty well a good day George Jones & Rachel came & staid all night 1868 Nov Fri 27 Nice morning but cloudy Dennis Sager came to buy a bay colt three year old past that I had he got him for $152.00 to pay in eleven months for him George & Rachel went to Henrys in forenoon Mr. Simpson came after the reaper he bought at the sale paid cash Sat 28 Looks like a storm it did rain before night John & I went to Brantford I went to settle of with Postman for the sale roads very muddy {Left Margin: Some one stole two of our best turkeys last night} Sun 29 Cloudy kind of weather I staid at home all day the girls came home from Westwoods afternoon Mon 30 Some snow last night colder this morning John took me to Paris to go to Goderich on Cars I went & staid at Cliffords all night found them all well there December Tue 1 Quite cold & blustering all day with some snow Harvey took me out to Mr Morris in afternoon roads very bad & rough Wed 2 Snowed some last night & in forenoon about six inches Mr Morris took me to the farm & to David Ellis in afternoon with the sleigh went very good in the gravel road 1868 Dec Thur 3 Very nice morning some more Snow last night again David & I went with the cutter back in Wawanosh to see George Henry about his buying Matchles Horse he is coming down to see him soon roads very bad mud in some places knee deep to Horse got back about dark to Davids had one upset in the mud & snow �Fri 4 Quite cold but clear David thrashed in forenoon & George Ellis brought me out to Goderich came on a great snow & blow in evening about dark I staid at Harveys all night George went home again after dark Sat 5 Quite calm again after the storm last night I came home from Goderich John brought me from Paris in afternoon brought home half a barrel of W fish no sleighing when I got home Sun 6 Looks like a storm all day I staid at home John Powers went away to Mr Hawleys or some where up the road 1868 Dec Mon 7 Storming this morning very stormy in afternoon John fixed to Kill Hogs I went to Brantford in afternoon after Salt to salt the pork in Tue 8 Very stormy all day snow & blowed very hard we Killed Hogs Daniel H Bonham & Isiah came to buy the straw carriers did not get them Wm Templer came after the straw cutter he bought at the sale staid all night a terrible storm Killed Hogs & cut them all up & salted them got done before night Wed 9 Quit snowing but very cold I went to St. George to get the Horses shod at A Brockbank all around had some of these rubber cushions put under one of their shoes in front John put straw round yard Thur 10 Getting colder all the time John & I went to Brantford to get my cutter that was there to paint James Waugh brought his wife here and left her while he went to Isaac Sands sale & called in evening for her sleighing not very good at all blowed of the road in places 1868 Dec Fri 11 Very nice morning but pretty cold all day Jane & I went to Westwoods on a visit with the cutter & one Horse John split wood James Waugh came to borrow some money Sat 12 Nice & clear but some windy & pretty cold day day John went to Brantford I went to Jerseyville to take some coverlets to get wove at William VanSickles cant get them before April or Mary Came back by Lynden & staid all night at B. VanSickle left a set of whiffletrees at Petitts to get ironed Sun 13 Quite cold all day again I staid at Bens in forenoon came home in afternoon Henry H Kitchen was here �Mon 14 Some milder this morning Snowed some all day long but did not amount to much after all I think about an inch or two Wal Baker came to buy some Oak lumber Owen Judge came after fanning Mill he bought at the sale Joseph Weaver came and bought my old long tug Harness for twenty dollars they was a very good set 1868 Dec Tue 15 Very nice all day but cold I went to Paris to order a set of new harness from Flanagan to be silver mounted all through Wed 16 Nice day thawed some in the Sun I went to Brantford to see about selling my wheat did not do it going to Keep it a while longer yet Thur 17 Very nice day thawed some I staid at home all day not very well Fri 18 Nice day but some colder I staid at home all day Uncle Wm Behimer & Helen Behimer came before noon I strung a couple of strings of Bells Sat 19 Very cold all day long I staid at home all day Wm Behimer & Helen went home in the morning Henry Howell came after the fanning mill he bought at my sale Beal took the steers away in afternoon I sold him for $100.00 Sun 20 Very nice & warm thawed of all the sleighing I staid at home Grandmother went to Henrys Mon 21 Some colder this morning I made some shawl pins in forenoon I went to Paris in afternoon to see dutch doctor John began to dig out the snow in lane 1868 Dec Tue 22 Not very cold again to day John dug out the lane & began to draw up some wood I staid at home all day Henry Howell & Wm Tanner came after some Sheep for Henry got a dozen at $3.50 each to pay for them in the six months from date Wed 23 A pretty cold day again I staid at home all day & fixed up the old table & give the top of it a coat of paint sold Beal 13 sheep for $32.50 to take them away next week Jarome Hawley came after the pay for the thrashing paid him ten dollars $17.70 coming yet Thur 24 Nice day but very cold John & I went to Brantford took the iron plow out to George Fowler to get it fixed up some very poor Sleighing the coldest day this winter �Fri 25 Not near so cold today we all went over to Westwoods for to take over Christmas dinner Sat 26 Very nice day not very cold John drew up wood & I painted the table again & mended Harveys little Sleigh 1868 Dce Sun 27 Some snow last night but not enough to make good sleighing Jane & I & John Powers & Willy & Eliza went to Henry Hawleys in forenoon & Home in the afternoon Sleighing very poor Mon 28 Not very cold very nice winter weather though John drew up wood I painted over the table again Samuel Buckborough came to buy some oak lumber from me sold it to him Beale came & took away the Sheep I sold him last week Nelson Kitchen & Edgars wife & children is to start for Michigan to night Tue 29 Some Snow last night very warm & mild all day I took Grandmother & the girls down to Lynden left Grandmother down there to get her cloak made & we came home Wed 30 Quite mild all day I painted the table over again in forenoon & got out some stuff for a waggon rack & Samuel Buckborough sent after some oak lumber I sold him John Powers drew wood Mr Galloway called to get subscriptions for the Bible Society St. George 1868 Dec Thur 31 A heavy white frost last night very sharp & cold in the morning I went after Dr. Kitchen for Mrs Cole before daylight to St. George got him to come & painted the table over again & James Papple called to get his pay for helping thrash John & George drew Pea Straw in forenoon I went to St. George with some Peas & Oats to get chopped for the beef cow and took some oak lumber to Bells to get dressed for a waggon rack got it home with one & got the chop stuff with me too a very warm nice day thawed some the wind got around to the northeast and seems as if there was a storm a coming on John & George cleaned up some Spring wheat for a grist afternoon I got home from St. George about half past six in the evening Diary January 1869 Fri 1 The greatest Snow storm and hardest blowing we have had this winter yet Jane and I and two of the children went over to Henrys for dinner {Thos?} Westwood & Mary was there in the terriblest Snow storm we have had in a long time �Sat 2 Quite mild all day but rained & Snowed nearly all day I put handles on some knives in forenoon then fixed a place & turned old Matchles in to it in afternoon John and George cut down straw stack & threw it round the yard Sun 3 Very warm & thawing some I went after Mother to Lynden in afternoon Marjory VanSickle came back in afternoon Sleighing going Mon 4 Very nice and mild this morning John took a grist of S.wheat to Brantford to get floured to sell I went along to the municipal election at Betsons School House the children started to school again this morning old Doctor Stinson and old Mrs. Leemington & Mr. Storr is to be buried to day went to Germans School House to the election & then home & hitched up the brown colt & drove him to St. George for first time 1869 January Tue 5 Very mild & some Snow showers through the day I went to Brantford after a grist sold 500 lbs to Hexts at 2.50 per cwt John split wood Mr Rung began to thrash Peas I settled up with G. Foster & Hatch in full of all demands Wed 6 Very nice day & warm thawed a good deal Jane & I went to Isaac J. Howells & James & Lydia went along went after my new harness to Paris staid all night at Isaac's Joseph Steel & wife was there all day {Left Margin: Mr. Rung thrashed peas John split wood} Thur 7 Nice day very warm the Snow all gone in the roads nearly came as far as James Waughs for dinner & home in afternoon Sleighing nearly all gone {Left Margin: Mr. Rung thrashed peas John split wood} Fri 8 Quite soft this morning looks like a thaw again I put some hoops on churn & some barrels in forenoon John split wood Rung thrashed Peas all day Sat 9 Heavy rain last night rains yet this morning John turned the meat over in the box Mr. Rung thrashed Peas I staid home all day 1869 January Sun 10 Very nice day quite warm I staid home all day Grandmother went to Henry's in morning Susan Wilsons young folks came here from Westwoods in afternoon & went home in evening �Mon 11 Very nice day and quite warm & Spring looking I staid at home all day the clock spring broke down Tues 12 John & I went to Brantford in forenoon called to get Noles to come & butcher a Beef for me got the clock mended and cleaned at Griffiths Wed 13 Very nice day & thawed some in the sun John and Noles killed the Beef in forenoon I went to School Meeting & come back to Mr. Greenfields for dinner & staid till evening Henry girls was over John greased the new waggon in afternoon I bought a whip from John VanSickle for one dollar Thurs 14 Beautiful weather all day John and I cut up the Beef & fixed waggon rack in forenoon & put on & took a load of Hay to Mr. Nisbet School Teacher at Germans School House 1869 January Fri 15 Very nice weather all day I went to Brantford & took the two girls & George out with me took a quarter of Beef to sell got five dollers per cwt for it from John Booze bought some chocs for girls & a pair of Boots for George from Adams Sat 16 Beautiful day & sunshine I went to St. George to pay Fleming a note he held against me & got a pair of Harrows from Sam Buckborough & got two shoes set on the John Horse Rung finished thrashing & cleaning Peas in afternoon had 107 Bush Sun 17 Nice day again all day I staid at home all day Grandmother went with Henry to see Nelson Kitchen baby that is sick at the corner at Mrs Shipmans {Left Margin: Samuel Fristney & wife came at dark & staid all night} Mon 18 Looks like a storm quite cold & cloudy all day Samuel Fristney paid for the grey mare he bought from me in the fall for $105.00 John and I went to Paris with a load of Hay to Wm. Epron for P.O. Connor the roads are very nice for the waggon Samuel Fristney & wife went home in forenoon 1869 January Tue 19 Quite cold all day and cloudy but no snow yet I staid at home all day John took away a load of Hay to Paris Henry Howell brought Aunt Mary over in forenoon I mended a sursingle {surcingle} & breaststrap Elizabeth Kitchen and Dorothy came over in forenoon & staid till evening �Wed 20 Beautiful day clear and cold John & I took a load of Hay over to Mr. Kitchen in forenoon got Wm. Fleming to shoe the team all round new shoes in front Grandmother & Aunt Mary went over to Henrys I sent for the Globe by H.G. McPherson $1.30 Thurs 21 Very nice all forenoon clouded up in afternoon I staid home all day mended some halters in forenoon John took a load of Hay to tavern keeper in St. George he is to pay for it in six weeks Fri 22 Very nice day but quite cold John & I went to Brantford with a load of Hay to A Bradley Henry Howell came after Aunt Mary & cow I sold to him for twenty one dollars to pay in a short time 1869 January Sat 23 Very nice day quite cold John took a load of Hay to D Kitchen in forenoon I went along got two shoes reset on the Horses that lamed them getting warmer Sun 24 Very nice day warmer Looks like a storm of some kind John went away somewhere & Marjory went over to Westwoods in afternoon I staid home all day Mon 25 Very cold & clear all day John & I took a load of Hay to Paris G.P. Grey Hotel Keeper got a new set of Harness from Flanagan & traded a set of half tug Harness for a new set of long tug gave him a load of Hay & a load of Straw to boot got two good set of long tug Harness now one set Silver mounted Tues 26 Very nice day not quite as cold very clear though John took a load of Hay to Flanagan Paris. I staid home all day & set a picture in the frame Wed 27 Nice and pleasant clouds up in afternoon John took a load of Hay to Paris Henry was over for dinner I staid at home all day waiting for some men to come & buy Matchless 1869 Jany Thur 28 Very nice day and warm thawed considerable in sun John & I took a half ton of Hay to Sidney E Thomas in the forenoon put on another load of Hay & took it to St. George to Dr. Kitchen in afternoon Mr & Mrs VanSickel came over for an evening visit Fri 29 Quite foggy in morning Come on rain in evening about 4 O'Clock John B. took a load of Hay to Mr. Cepson I went to Brantford with Henry H Kitchen & Nelson Kitchen to see a lawyer for advice on Henry's scrape with Mr. Ley & Bolton rained near all night �Sat 30 Quite cloudy & some rain in Morning I went to Brantford in morning took some chickens to sell got three shilling a pair for them John Powers went along I bought a Horse from P.B. Hatch for sixty dollars cash & a note against Mark & George Armstrong for thirty seven dollars eighty cents due next fall John Templer & wife & children come & staid all night 1869 Jany Sun 31 Quite cold this morning froze up hard again roads will be rough for a while I staid at home all day John Templer & wife went to Westwoods in afternoon Nathan VanSickel & wife & his two sisters came for dinner & went home before night had roast turkey & roast beef & plum pudding for dinner February Mon 1 Quite cold and cloudy all day John took a load of Straw to Paris for Flanagan I went to settle with F.O. Connor for the Hay I sold him gave Flanagan an order on him to settle an {ape?} with him drove my new horse for first time I got from Hatch Tue 2 Very cold again to day I went to St. George with some stuff to make a Harrow with John took some flour & peas over to Rung David Ellis came in evening Snow storm a beginning Wed 3 A hard snow storm all night & most of the day Some six inches of Snow fell I think sleighing not very good yet I took David Ellis over to his brother Wms & to St. George & home again {Left Margin: Paid David Ellis $109.00 on a yoke of oxen} 1869 Febry Thur 4 Very rough stormy day I took David out to Brantford in forenoon John took a load of wheat to Brantford Contracted all the wheat I have to Mr. Plewes for one dollar per bushel all round Westwoods boys brought a cheese over for David Ellis in the evening Fri 5 Beautiful and clear all day thawed some in the Sun I took David Ellis out to the cars in Brantford in the morning John took a load of Wheat to Brantford George Cones' young folks came & went to Brantford to get there Photographs taken I bought a recipe for making hard soap Sat 6 Nice morning but cloudy George Cones' young folks went to Westwoods & we cleaned up some wheat in forenoon John took a load of wheat to Brantford & I went to St. George in afternoon to see Chris Bottings about a stove traded him some Hay for one �Sun 7 Very nice day thawed some I staid home all day James Waugh & wife came in forenoon George Cones' folks went home & Grandmother went home with them 1869 Febry Mon 8 Nice day but thawed some I took two loads of wheat to Brantford John & George cleaned wheat all day Harvey Howell was here when I got home he staid all night Tue 9 Nice morning but cloudy thawed considerable John took a load of wheat to Brantford in forenoon Harvey went to Henrys in forenoon I went to Paris in afternoon I sent a telegram to to Watson Ayr to meet Harvey in Paris George Campbell bought a lot of Pea straw of me for $7.00 Wed 10 Very nice but warm Snow nearly gone I went with two loads of wheat to day Men cleaned up wheat George Campbell drew his Pea straw away to day Thur 11 Very nice day but warm snow nearly gone to day Chris Batty came after Hay in forenoon got two loads to day we cleaned wheat & I went to Brantford to sell Keachie some Hay let him have it for $95.00 sold Foster my Peas for 75 cts Bush. Fri 12 Nice day sleighing all gone I took a load of wheat away on the waggon Westwoods was over here when I got home Men cleaned wheat 1869 Febry Sat 13 Nice day thawing very fast we cleaned up wheat in forenoon John took a load away in afternoon George & I cleaned some tailings in the afternoon Sun 14 A terrible rain & sleet storm all day very bad on the stock Nelson Kitchen was over awhile in the afternoon I staid home all day Mon 15 Cleared of this morning but warm & foggy & soft I took one load wheat away Men cleaned up wheat all day Tues 16 Nice day some colder I took two loads wheat away Men cleaned Peas Mr & Mrs Kelly came on a visit in forenoon Donald McDonald came towards night & staid all night Wed 17 A very stormy day snow & rain John took two loads of Peas out to Bonter I went to Brantford with Donald to see about some farms he seen advertised for sale & he went home Thur 18 A very nice day clear thawed a good deal took a load of Hay to Bredt St. George in forenoon & took a load to D Thomas St. George in afternoon �1869 Febry Fri 19 Very stormy this morning snowing & blowing John & George put straw around barn yard & cleaned Oats in forenoon I set in the house all day not well Sat 20 Nice Morning not cold John took a load of Hay to Workman George & I went to Brantford & came home before night Sun 21 A heavy Snow storm today I staid home all day not very well Mon 22 Very nice day & clear Mother & I went to Westwoods in forenoon John took a load of Hay to Workman Mr Keashie began to draw some Hay I sold him to day Tue 23 A very hard Snow storm going on the heaviest yet this winter John & I went to St. George after a harrow & got Horse shod I settled with Dr. Kitchen Wed 24 Storming again this morning I copied of the Horse book from Johns Book in forenoon Very stormy all afternoon Thur 25 Very rough & stormy in forenoon John & I went to Brantford and down to Onondaga to see the Mares that went to our Horse staid all night to Edward Giles found most of the Mares in foal that we seen 1869 Febry Fri 26 A Snowing hard all night & yet this morning held up towards night. John & I came to Brantford for dinner & then home in afternoon thawed some Sat 27 A very cold stormy day I went to Paris after a pair of Horse collars. John & George loaded the Sleighs to go to Goderich on Monday Sun 28 A pretty cold day again I staid home all day John Betsner & wife and Henry & Elizabeth came over for dinner John and Dorothy staid all night March Mon 1 A pretty cold day John & I started in morning for Coleborne with two loads went as far as Haysville for the night Tues 2 Not so cold to day Snowed & thawed all the afternoon got dinner at Stratford got to Mitchell for the night put up at Hick's Hotel the best Hotel we found on the road �Wed 3 Pretty cold in morning thawed some about noon went as far as Clinton to Coopers tavern for dinner went on to Goderich got to Harveys before night staid there all night 1869 March Thur 4 Very cold again today a terrible storm in forenoon drifted very bad at times John & I started out to our new farm in Morning unloaded & went on to David Ellis's & staid all night a very cold night Fri 5 Very cold all day again I hired Duncan McNee to work for me for a year for $147.00 we started for home came as far as Harveys for dinner and then drove to Mitchell for the night got very cold on the road Sat 6 Nice Morning but came on one of the greatest drifts I must ever see got dinner at Shakespeare & then come home the heaviest roads I ever drove eleven Oclock when we got home found everything right Sun 7 A very cold day but not much wind I staid at home all day Henry was over a while in afternoon Mon 8 Nice day but quite cold I went to Brantford in forenoon and came home & went to Paris after David Ellis & Lavinia from Goderich they did not come on the first train Duncan McNee began to work 1869 March Tue 9 Beautiful all day & warm went to Westwoods to attend Grandmothers birthday dinner a good turn out all the children there but Harvey & Eliza George Jones & Rachel & Nelson Behimer & Sarah came home with us staid all night Wed 10 A great Snow storm all day about the hardest this winter we had quite a few here for dinner Nelson Rehimer & Sarah went home with Henrys Sarah was quite sick all day Thur 11 Cleared of this morning a lot of Snow on the on the ground I took John Powers to Doctor in afternoon to St. George Fri 12 Snowed some again to day Peggy & Grandmother and the little girls went to Brantford to get their Photographs taken David & Lavinia went Westwoods took them to the cars to Paris Wm. Templer & wife came & staid all night Sat 13 Quite cold to day again Wm Templer & I went to Brantford with a grist almost to much Snow for good Sleighing �1869 March Sun 14 A good deal warmer again thawed a good deal George Templer & wife & Henry Kitchen & wife came & got there dinner & went home Wm Templer & wife went to Henrys in morning Mon 15 Very nice day thawed some I took John Powers to Doctors in forenoon & got a pair of new harrows from Sam Buckboroughs & got Fanny shod on fore feet Tue 16 Very nice day but cold I took Mother up to James Waughs in forenoon Rollin Waugh & wife & Mary Pritchard came & staid all night Wed 17 Nice day but cold I sold Rollin Waugh some pigs he went to Henrys in forenoon John Clinton & wife & Dorothy came over Thomas went to Paris after Hester Duncan McNee went along after his satchel he left at Mitchell Thur 18 Very nice day thawed some Grandmother & I went to Lynden to the fair in Morning she went home with Westwoods I came home in evening not very well 1869 March Fri 19 Not very cold a heavy white frost last night I went to Mr Burts to settle of with him traded & got a Devon bull & heifer full bred Snowed all afternoon the Doctor lanced little Elizas neck which was swelled so very bad a good deal of matter came from when lanced Sat 20 Very nice warm day thawed a good deal snow very soft Mr Burt sent a Devon bull & Heifer here in forenoon George & Dorothy & Elizabeth & I went after the coverlets & then went to Uncle Wm Rehimers at night I settled of with him paid him $252.00 & gave him a note for $100 due in one year with interest Sun 21 Nice day a good deal colder staid at Rehimers untill towards night & then we went to Wm Templers all night Mon 22 A very cold chilly day staid at Wm Templers until after noon & then went to George Jones all night Tue 23 Some Snow last night again staid at Georges till after dinner & then came home stopped at Lynden a little while thawing very fast roads getting rough 1869 March �Wed 24 Very nice warm day Snow a going very fast at last I took fanning Mill home to Henry Howells in forenoon got my dinner at Aunt Mary Howells & came back to St. George & got a new stove from Batty Peggy VanSickel & Sarah Ellis was here when I got home Thur 25 Nice day but to warm for the Snow to last long John Powers & I went to Brantford in forenoon & then down Cockshutts road as far as Burtchs Corners & a cross by Mount Pleasant & back to Brantford & staid all night at Hatches a collecting for the Horse found our Mares most of them in foal but did not get much money Fri 26 Rained some last night & all the forenoon John & I staid in Brantford untill afternoon & then came home the back road a collecting got home before dark {Left Margin: Good Friday} Sat 27 Very warm Snow going fast Mother & I went to St. George to see old Mrs Batty & took a lot of old cast iron to let Batty have on a stove the roads getting very bad. 1869 March Sun 28 Very warm Sleighing gone on this road I staid at home Henry H brought Grandmother home in forenoon she stopped there on her way home from St. George Nelson Kitchen had a daughter yesterday evening a very dull day for Easter Sunday Mon 29 Rained all day again Duncan McNee put up some Oats in bags & I painted new cupboard over give it a primary coat of white lead Tue 30 A thawing away yet we put a ring in Bulls nose & took flour chest downstairs & put Oats up in bags & Mrs Paul Shipman came in forenoon & staid for dinner I wrote for the Canadian Messenger for her Charles Buck came to hire he is a coming on Monday next Men drew grain from the new barn I got out stuff for pine boxes to pack things in Wed 31 Very nice day thawed some I went to Paris to see about getting some cars to move my stuff to Goderich and give Wm McEwin an order to collect some money for the Horse for me up about there place I took John P.s trunk to Paris & traded it to Flanagan for a larger one 1869 April 1st Thur 1 Very nice day but froze up very rough this morning I went with John Powers to Toronto to get his eyes doctored at Dr. Roseboughs I came back as far as Harrisburg & staid all night at Troomans a terrible snow & sleet storm all night �Fri 2 Quite cold again to day roads very rough I came home in morning from Harrisburg Thomas Westwood & Mary & Mrs Cameron was here for dinner Duncan & I made some boxes in afternoon I put some handles on big chests in forenoon Sat 3 Very rough cold day I took Sarah Ellis down to Lynden in forenoon roads very rough I got my Buggy Axels set up at Petitts & came home Sun 4 Quite cold & rough all day I staid at home all day Sam Westwood & Harvey & David & Henry & Kitchen & Albert was here for dinner. George and the two girls went home with Sam Westwood & the boys to stay all night 1869 April Mon 5 Very nice day getting warmer Duncan McNee & I went to Brantford Charles Buck was here when we got home to work for me Tue 6 Nice & warm to day again Duncan went to Brantford with a load of Oats to sell to Foster got 30 cts per Bushel Mr Palmer came to settle his old note & give a new one Henrys girls came on a visit sent Charley Buck to St. George with some paper bags & to get a new tea Kettle & some new pails & I made some boxes to pack things in to move Wed 7 Nice day thawed a good deal we took two load to Paris to store before we move roads very rough & muddy Thur 8 Nice day froze some last night the men went with two load to Paris in forenoon Susan Wilson & Ellot & Wm McEwin & wife came here in forenoon they all went home but McEwin he is going to stay & help me pack things to move to morrow we put up all the Pork and Beef in boxes & loaded up a couple of load to go in the morning with again 1869 April Fri 9 Beautiful morning again A shock of an earthquake felt in some places Wm McEwen & I packed up all day Mr & Mrs Burt came over in the afternoon a while I was almost tired out The men took two loads to the station Sat 10 Very nice day but very backward & cold I got some teams to bring loads for me to Paris settled all up with Henry M. Kitchen when we got back from Paris �Sun 11 Nice day but cold I staid at home all day John Westwood brought Grandmother home in afternoon James Waugh & wife & Stephen Vivians came down in evening & staid awhile Mon 12 Nice morning but cold got some teams & brought the most of the things to the cars The men loaded two cars up before we went to bed Wm McEwen helped us to load & the rest of them helped as long as they could before they went home 1869 April Tues 13 Beautiful morning again we staid at James Battys all night & had to get up early I put the Horses & cattle on the cars before the train started got them on all right & came to Goderich & staid at Harveys all night Wed 14 Some white frost last night again Duncan & Charley Buck & my George brought a load out to the farm & the twin colts I staid in Goderich all day Mother and the children came up on the cars & staid at Harveys all night Thur 15 Nice day but cool got Mr. Morris & some other teams to take out some loads for me I brought Marjory & Dorothy out to the place in afternoon & I went back to town again Fri 16 Very nice morning again & warm Duncan brought Jane & the children out to the farm in the forenoon I brought the Buggies out found some a ploughing on the road between here & town 1869 April Sat 17 A kind of a dull day set up things about the House I went to the Post Office in afternoon after the papers Sun 18 A very Cold dull day staid at home all day George Morris came over a while afternoon Mon 19 Had a very heavy rain last night took away a great many bridges all over the country I went to Goderich in morning found some of the bridges gone on the road went for some Oats got a few at 55 cts. Tue 20 A very wet cold day Some hard showers in the day George & I went to David Ellis' after a yoke of Oxen I bought from him last fall The men fixed up around the House Wed 21 Cleared of some this morning but Snowed some in forenoon Duncan went to town after Plaster Charles & George drew some rails from pens away in forenoon I staid in the house & fixed up some things �Thur 22 Looks some like Spring Duncan went to town after some Salt & a new Cultivator from Mr Dodds I was not very well went in to see Dr & I brought Mother out from Harveys {Left Margin: Charley piled up some manure} 1869 April Fri 23 Very nice morning again I was sick in bed all day almost. The men done some small jobs in forenoon & began to Plow some in orchard ground rather wet yet Sat 24 Very nice day but cool looks like rain in evening Duncan went to town in morning after some Oats & a new seed drill I had there I went out to town in afternoon to see Dr & take some Butter to Clifford & got two bunches shingles from Harvey Howell & John B. Powers came up from Toronto & came home with me his eyes almost well again Chales plowed all day Sun 25 Nice clear day but cool I staid home all day some of the girls & boys went to the Nile to meeting in afternoon Mon 26 Beautiful Morning & all day the nearest like Spring of anything we have had yet Things a growing very fast John Powers & I went to town to get old Matchless shod and get the Sulkey tire set The boys plowed all day David Ellis & Lavinia came a while in afternoon did not get the wheels home with us 1869 April Tue 27 A very nice day & warm The men plowed in forenoon I rigged up the grain drill in forenoon John dug in the garden Charles Buck & I went to the Saw Mill & to Shop in afternoon after some lumber & to get two Shoes set on little Fanny at the Nile John cleaned Matchless Harness in afternoon Mr Robert Campbell came over Wed 28 Very nice warm day Come on a shower in the evening John & I went with Matchless to the Dungannon Show got the first prize The other men plowed George went to town after the Doctor for Willy Thur 29 Very clear and cold again Men plowed all day John Powers & I drove Matchless to Lucknow to the Show got no prize all one sided affair Come home at night got quite cold coming home Fri 30 Some frost last night again but got warmer in day time Men plowed all day I went to town in forenoon after the Doctor & home again got some flour from Mr Clifford & got the Sulkey wheels �home with me got the Tire set on them John went with the Horse down by Ben Miller & round by Goderich home 1869 May Sat 1 Nice day but cool some rain Sowed some Oats in morning The men Harrowed them in & Harrowed down Potatoe and Turnip ground I put up some curtains & John & I went Port Albert & around home at night quite chilly Sun 2 Nice day but quite cool I staid home all day Duncan & Marjory went to the Nile to Meeting Mr Campbell & Mr Ward the School teacher give us a call in afternoon Mon 3 Nice day but cool & dry John started to travel the Horse the men began to cultivate the fall plowing for to Sow Barley I trimmed some Apple trees Tue 4 Some warmer this Morning The men gang plowed and Harrowed Barley ground I & George began to Sow Barley & finished in afternoon Wed 5 Very Nice day some warmer men Harrowed Pea ground I went to town after Oats did not get any Came home & drilled in Peas in afternoon Thur 6 Very nice day but cool I finished sowing Peas in forenoon the men fixed some ground for Spring Wheat I began to Sow Spring wheat afternoon John came home with the Horse 1869 May Fri 7 Nice day looks like Showers Charles rolled the Peas & front of Spring wheat Duncan began to fix some more land for Spring Wheat I finished Sowing a piece of S Wheat & Mother & Harvey & I went to David Ellis' in forenoon David & I went to Curries to get some Cedar Posts he is going to get me a 100 for $7.00 Sat 8 Nice day some warmer Men fixed some land for Spring Wheat I went to town to get Oats & get Horse bills printed met John there with the Horse at Martins Hotel Harvey & Eliza & the children came out in the afternoon a while went home Sun 9 Quite a deal warmer to day Duncan & Marjory went to Nile to church Charles & I went to B. Campbells a while in afternoon Johns eyes are as bad as ever again to day �Mon 10 A great deal warmer today George & I sowed some more Spring Wheat the men got some land ready for Oats looks some like rain want some very bad Mr Morris came over awhile in forenoon Tue 1 Nice day & warm & windy looks some like rain. I sowed Oats in forenoon & went to town in afternoon after some flour got a man to come & put in some drain 1869 May Wed 12 A very hot day the warmest this spring things growing fast The man & I looked out the place for the drain & he went to town after a spade & his clothes The men plowed the orchard & rolled Oats ground & in forenoon Willy & I went to Mr. Morris & around by the Nile to get some wheat & some lumber for the drain & home again in afternoon {Left Margin: The men sowed some Peas & Oats in orchard in afternoon and harrowed them in} Thur 13 Nice Morning but cool The men planted a few potatoes & picked stone of the Meadow The man began the drain I went to Harris' Mill with a grist in forenoon had 25 Bushel got near eleven hundred flour home with me Come on a nice rain in afternoon got wet coming home in evening Fri 14 Nice Morning after the rain everything looked fresh The men to draw lumber for the drain I got the Colt shod in forenoon Mr Cones came to help me put up privy & Sat 15 Nice day had some rain last night & in the forenoon men drew Slabs & lumber for a Cook House. finished the privy & George & I scraped the fruit trees & washed them with ashes & began the Cook House 1869 May Sun 16 Quite cool to day again looks like a storm to night I staid home all day Mr Morris & George Morris came over for dinner & went home The men went to the Nile to Meeting in evening Johns eyes are very bad Mr. Ward & Rob Campbell came over to tea Mon 17 A very wet Morning and cold The men cut potatoes for seed & Duncan went to get Mr Kerr to come & take the Horse for Johns eyes are so bad he cant go Duncan went with the Horse & I went to town in afternoon after some shingles Charles went for lumber getting very cold {Left Margin: Cones worked at shanty afternoon} Tues 18 Cleared of but quite cold Charles Buck drew lumber for ditch Cones worked at shanty I trimmed fruit trees all day �Wed 19 Nice day but Cold & Cloudy Charles drew lumber for ditch I went to Mr. Biffins to pay him for some wheat & then went to see Harris' swamp lot in forenoon Came back to David Ellis' for dinner & then came home & went to get a man to travel the Horse in the evening got one that promised me by the name of Walters. Cones finished the shanty 1869 May Thur 20 Very nice day but cool I went back to Hullet after some Oats got a few from Mr Cunningham & some wheat for feed for Horses Charles drew lumber for the ditch Duncan went with the Horse & came home Fri 21 Very nice warm morning The men went to work on Potatoe ground in the morning Charles & I went after some more lumber after dinner came back & went to planting Potatoes after tea Wm Walters came & went with the Horse Sat 22 Nice morning but heavy frost last night John Powers & the ditcher & I went to see Thos Hamiltons timber lot in afternoon & then home Sun 23 Nice morning but cool I staid home all day Marjory & the men & George went to Nile church in evening Campbells man & George Ellis & George McNee was here for tea Mon 26 Very Nice Morning & warm had a shower last night Charles & George & I went to town in forenoon to see the sights Duncan went to the Nile to the lecture in the evening Henry Morris came home with us from town 1869 May Tues 25 Nice Morning but want a good rain The men went to fixing fence in Morning Geo Harris came to see about there timber lot I am not going to take it Can do better I trimmed some trees & went to Bob Youngs to see Mr Hamilton about his lot agreed to take it from him {Left Margin: Our cows ran away Charley went to look for them they came home themselves in Morning} Wed 26 Some showers last night some are heavy ones The men fixed fence & I fixed a stall in Horse stable rained a good deal through the day Thur 27 Kind of cloudy & wet & cold The men fixed fence all day along the lane I was sick in bed in afternoon Clifford & Harvey called for there tea The ditcher got another man to take the job of his hands & he left in afternoon Paid of Walters for taking the Horse {Left Margin: Wm Smith began to ditch in the afternoon} �Fri 28 looks like a storm to day I took Mother to town to go down below to see Sarah Cones Married & to get the deed from Hamilton for 50 acres of timber it rained all day almost I came home in evening I dont think it ever rained harder than it did coming home 1869 May Sat 29 A very nice growing day everything looks very green I staid at home all day I put down some carpet in afternoon The men made fence all day I went after the papers after tea {Left Margin: Smith worked at ditch} Sun 30 A fine growing day with some showers. staid home in forenoon Jane & some of the children went to the Nile for Meeting afternoon had a very good turn out Mon 31 A very heavy Moist-looking Morning I sent a letter to New York about having my rural changed to Carlow Men fixed fence John P. went with the Horse I was quite unwell all day {Left Margin: Wm Smith worked at the ditch all day} June Tues 1st A beautiful growing day and very warm Mr Leales staid here all night taking orders for fruit trees I did not buy any from him they was to dear Duncan & I made a stone boat & Charles drew up old rail for firewood in forenoon The men washed the sheep in afternoon I went to the Nile & got old Matchless shod on fore feet Old Smith worked at ditch Wed 2 A very nice growing day Marjory Van went to town & I laid to bed The men pulled & piled stumps all day on the fallow field old Smith worked at the ditch all day 1869 June Thur 3 Very nice growing morning The men pulled and piled stumps & fixed some stump holes in the afternoon Jane & Willy & Eliza went to David Ellis afternoon after some ashes for Soap Making Fri 4 Looks like rain this morning I took two Horses to get shod & the men got up the Sheep & began to shear in the forenoon Came on a heavy rain about & rained hard all the afternoon & most of the night everything growing very fast Sat 5 A very damp kind of morning The men cleaned out Cow Stable under the Barn in forenoon we began to pick wool The Sheep averaged four pound of wool a head good weight 54 lb from 13 Sheep all Ewes most of them have lambs some two I wrote a letter to Mr Arnold Paris about fruit trees & one to Henry Howell St. George about some money he owes me Jane & the girls went to �town in afternoon to get some Hats {&c?} for them & the little boys My eyes very bad or one of them {Left Margin: John Powers came home with his eyes very bad} Sun 6 Quite a damp day & cool I laid in bed with my eye Johns eyes & head very bad all day Duncan & Marjory went to the Nile to Meeting in the evening Marjory went to Prayer Meeting in forenoon 1869 June Mon 7 Nice Morning but looks like Showers got some in afternoon I staid in the House all day with my eyes Johns eyes very bad yet Duncan went with the Horse Charles & George planted the corn over in the morning & drew stones till noon Charles began to Plow fallow afternoon a very rough place to plow Tues 8 A very dull Morning Charles plowed Johns eyes very bad yet I fixed some whips Mr Robertson Called to see my grain drill in forenoon I looked over John Powers account in forenoon Marjory picked wool I settle of with John Powers in the evening my eyes one of them very bad Wed 9 Quite a nice Morning Charles plowed fallow all day I took John Powers to the Cars to go to Brantford in forenoon A man came & began to help Mr Smith with the drains I came home before dinner my eye very bad yet Thur 10 Some heavy rain last night I staid in the house all day Charles plowed in forenoon went after some more slabs afternoon the men worked at drain by Campbells farm all day 1869 June Fri 11 A very wet kind of Morning Duncan went with Horse Charles drew some Slabs for drain all day I staid in the house all day with my eye very bad yet but somne better I think a getting Sat 12 Very wet nasty weather looks like rain this morning did rain some in afternoon Charles plowed & filled in a big ditch Martin cut a cross corner of field Men began the new drain in morning I took wool away to factory in forenoon to get Carded & traded some wool for flannel & came home at noon rained some heavy showers in afternoon Sun 13 Quite a nice Morning but had some heavy rain through the day time I staid at home all day in bed most of the time my eye a good deal better to night I think Marjory went over to see Bob Campbell in afternoon she went to Nile for Meeting in the forenoon �Mon 14 Rather dull damp day some rain Showers in the day Charles filled in an old ditch Peter Hogan began to work for 1/2 a month for $7.50 in Morning he & George drew of Stones I went to Nile to see about some Lumber for drains & went to David Ellis & home Cones finished shingling the stoop {Left Margin: Men worked at drain Wm Campbell came to sell me some fruit trees at dinner time} 1869 June Tue 15 A very damp chilly day some showers through the day & night Charles drew lumber for drain Peter drew stones & dry stumps I staid in bed until after tea my eyes getting some better Men worked at the drain {Left Margin: George took the Sow to Mr. Carrolls in afternoon} Wed 16 A very nice day & dry but cool some rain last night The men & I piled up stumps Willy & I went to factory after some rolls in afternoon Jane & boys went to Mr Gallagers & Mr Campbell came over a while after tea time Thur 17 A very nice day but cool Harvey Howell called in on his way to Wawanosh to sell reapers George McNee came over to buy a Horse Charles and Peter began to draw dung on turnip ground The men finished ditching in evening I staid in house all day nearly not very well George drew of old rails & of off fallow Fri 18 Some rain last night again The men finished drawing dung and plowed turnip ground I bought a new fanning Mill in evening the ditchers & I measured the ditch I paid them of Sat 19 A very nice warm all day Men plowed fallow I went to town after turnip seed David & Lavinia came for dinner he came in to town & back with me for tea Some more rain tonight 1869 June 20 Sun 20 Quite a damp morning I was in bed near all day not very well Charles & Duncan & Marjory went to Nile for Meeting in evening Mon 21 Very damp dull weather yet Charles plowed fallow Peter went on the road to work with Owen I was in bed most of the day sick Tue 22 A warm growing day Peter & George went on the roads Charles drilled turnip ground got the drill and sowed the turnips after tea time I was not well Charles plowed potatoes for first time �Wed 23 Quite damp growing weather Charles plowed fallow Peter worked on road with Owen I was sick in bed all day Thur 24 A nice Morning looks like rain got a shower in evening Jane & I went to town The men plowed fallow I got some medicine from Dr. McLean Fri 25 A very nice growing day The men plowed fallow I staid in house all day Isaac Martin came to sell me a horse in afternoon Sat 26 A wet forenoon very wet in afternoon I paid of Peter Hogan at noon Sun 27 A very wet day some of the hardest rain I ever seen everything swimming 1869 June Mon 28 A very heavy rain & hail storm in some places done a great deal of damage George took me to Cars to go to Brantford got to Brantford about 5 O'clock staid all night at Hatches Cleared of warm & dry looking Tue 29 A very nice morning but looks like rain again it did come on Showers about noon I got a ride out with David Thomas to St. George & then he took me up to Henry Howells a heavy rain came on in evening & rained very hard all night Wed 30 Quite Showery all forenoon and very warm I staid to Henry Howells till afternoon & he paid me some money & brought me down to St. George & then I rode to Westwoods with there boys and staid all night July Thur 1 Quite a nice dry day Thomas Westwood took Dorothy & I to Brantford & I went to see Walter Kerr & some others that owed me but got nothing Come back to Westwoods again Fri 2 A very hot day & dry Westwoods took me to Lynden to Ben VanSickles & brought me back to Henry Kitchen & staid all night there 1869 July Sat 3 A very heavy rain last night again everything floating Henry H.R. took Mother & I to Brantford I left a lot of account with Charles Biggar to collect Come back to James Waughs & staid there all night �Sun 4 Quite cool & dry to day staid to Waughs till afternoon & he brought us down to Henry's again to stay all night Mon 5 A very nice warm dry day Henry brought me to Paris to come home & he took Mother to see Susan I got home at night Dorothy Westwood come with me home Tue 6 A very nice warm day The men plowed fallow I was sick in bed all day Wed 7 A very nice day & dry Men plowed I went to town in forenoon Came home very sick very sick all night Thur 8 A heavy rain last night & some in forenoon Charles & George plowed Duncan went to do his road work to day I was in bed sick near all day Fri 9 Nice day again but cool Men finished plowing & began to drag down fallow I was sick in bed all day 1869 July Sat 10 A very nice day again Men Harrowed fallow I was in bed but am some better Harvey brought Mother home afternoon after being away 6 weeks from home on a visit never so long from home before in her life Sun 11 A very heavy rain last night & high winds in morning I was in bed most of day George Ellis was here all night & George & Charles took our Dorothy & Dorothy Westwood over to David Ellis in afternoon Mon 12 A very nice day again I staid in the House R. Campbell brought a cow over here & an other man Men Harrowed fallow ground in forenoon & Cultivated & hoed turnips & George Harrowed in afternoon Mon 13 A very nice day but cool I staid in bed near all day The men finished hoeing the turnips the first time Wed 14 Some Showers through the day Charles hoed some in garden & cut a round a piece of Meadow in afternoon Duncan & I went to town after a new reaper from Mr Bells St. George & the old Storie from below Harvey & Elize came out for tea 1869 July �Thur 15 A damp foggy day Morning very poor Hay weather The men drew some wood & split up some in forenoon we started the Mower in the afternoon Charles hoed Cabbage & things in garden Fri 16 A very heavy shower last night again the the Men dug turnips all day Nearly shook out the grass in afternoon Mr. Martin call a while after tea the first time he has been out here since he moved away last fall Sat 17 More rain to day here but very poor Hay weather Men shook out Hay & began to rake and cock it up Duncan cut some more in afternoon got all that was dry Cocked up safe Sun 18 A very nice day the best Hay day we have had yet since we began to cut The women & children all went to the Nile to church Mon 19 A beautiful day for Haying The men began to draw in some in forenoon raked & put up some more & cot some in afternoon Mr. Smith came & helped us in Hay by the day at 75 cts per day George ran near all day to look for the Bull found him at dark up by Sheppards the white Heifer had a calf Bob Campbell had to come help her calve {Left Margin: I walked up to the Post Office after tea for the first time in about 4 weeks getting better} 1869 July Tues 20 Had a nice Shower in the morning The men got up & got in a load of Hay before the rain came on got some Breakfast & another load in before it got wet bad George took Fanny to shop to get shod in front The men ground their new Scythes & I made Muzzle for red Heifer while it was drying of got in some more Hay before noon again Dorothy Ellis brought Dorothy Westwood over here in the forenoon Charles went to town after tea more rain in the night very heavy Wed 21 A very wet forenoon & very cold all day The men dug stumps in afternoon I copied of the Horse Bills from Duncans Book in forenoon a very heavy rain Thur 22 Cleared of this morning The men turned out the Hay in forenoon not as wet in the Cocks as you would think it would be The drew in five loads in afternoon Fri 23 A very cloudy & dull day looks like a rain Men cut some grass & turned out some in forenoon drew some afternoon had a shower after tea I fixed gate at road & got painter to come & paint Cupboard over {Left Margin: George went after his Mother & Mr Morris afternoon} 1869 July �Sat 24 Damp morning but cleard of before noon The men began to mow new ground Meadow in Morning Mowed all day I went to see Mr Hamilton about some plank for the Barn Bridge in afternoon Sun 25 A very nice warm day looks like rain to night I staid at home all day Mr. Morris' young folks brought Dorothy Westwood over here in afternoon Mon 26 Looks like rain again did come on & rained untill noon Men got in a load or two before rain came on hard Cultivated & hoed turnips in afternoon & got in a load of Hay after tea which finished the one field Tue 27 A beautiful day all through & warm & drying for Hay men Hoed turnips a while & then spread out grass Duncan went after some plank to Cunninghams in Morning Men raked & drew Hay in afternoon {Left Margin: Marjory VanSickle went to town to get her finger doctored up} Wed 28 A very wet morning & near all the day through at times Duncan & Charles & George got up at 3 O'Clock & went & cocked up some Hay & got one load in Barn before Breakfast They mowed all afternoon in the new ground field 1869 July Thur 29 Is quite a cold damp day Sun shone some in afternoon The men mowed in forenoon & Hoed Turnips in afternoon Harvey called for dinner the painter came & grained the Cupboard after dinner very poor Hay weather indeed {Left Margin: Harvey took Dorothy Westwood home with him in afternoon} Fri 30 A very Nice warm day a very good Hay day indeed The men spread grass & raked up & drew some in in afternoon I went to town with Butter got dinner at Harveys had green Cucumbers cut up the first this season Harveys wife not well got home about sundown Sat 31 A nice day for Haying The men got in all the Hay we had cut down I took Mother to town to stay with Harveys wife she had another dead baby this Morning I brought Dorothy Westwood home with me again August Sun 1 A nice warm dry day we all went to church at the Hill in afternoon Mon 2 Nice forenoon got a shower before tea time Men finished cutting grass in afternoon George Harrowed fallow I was not very well today �1869 August Tues 3 Had a heavy rain last night Mr Smith cut Docks all forenoon & turned grass in afternoon The other boys went after Huckleberries I got 21 3/4 lbs Beef from Mr Judge Wed 4 Had more rain last night Mr Smith cut Docks & dug stumps The other men worked on the fallow Thur 5 A very nice day but cold The men worked on the fallow a while then went at the Hay to dry and get it in Fri 6 A very nice cool day Mr Smith dug stumps & the other men worked in fallow till tea time & then got in the last of our Hay George went after berries with Marjory got a good lot of Berries Sat 7 A Beautiful Harvest day warm & dry had a total eclipse about 4 or 5 o'clock in afternoon The men cut Barley all day got done I went to town Sun 8 Very nice dry warm day again I staid at home all day Harvey brought Mother home in afternoon Mon 9 A nice dry warm day Just up Men drew in the Barley I went to see Mr Scott about buying old Matchless & to see the tile maker below Manchester I got very sick before I got home 1869 August Tues 10 A very nice warm day I staid at home all day sick The men drew in the Barley got done at dark began to rain just as they got the last load in the Barn had 14 good loads of Barley Wed 11 Had a nice rain again last night but cleared of this morning again The men worked on the fallow all day & got in a load of Hay after tea Jane & I went to town in afternoon to take the Roan Horse out to Mr Clifford sold him to him for $75.00 $25.00 cash six months for the ballance $50.00 Thur 12 A very nice Morning Marjory went after some Berries The men worked on the fallow George cut some wood I staid at home all day Fri 13 Very fine all day but cool Duncan & Charles went to help David Ellis in his harvest I staid at home all day sick �Sat 14 Very nice warm day had a shower in evening George, Charles & I went to town after a waggon from Brantford from Hest it did not come {Left Margin: Duncan helped David in harvest to day again} 1869 August Sun 15 A very nice day again I staid at home all day Mother & some of Children went to Church on Hill in afternoon Mon 16 Some rain last night but dry all day again Men worked in fallow George went after Dr. McDougall for in forenoon Tue 17 Nice day & dry all day Duncan went with team to help Mr Morris draw in fall Wheat Charles worked on fallow George went to town after Medicine for me Wed 18 A nice worm dry day Men worked on fallow in forenoon Charles got up some wood in the afternoon Dr. McLean called in Thur 19 A very nice warm day The men drew Manure on fallow Marjory went to swamp after Huckleberries I staid at home all day sick Fri 20 Nice warm dry day again The men drew manure on fallow Harvey & Eliza & Mrs Clifford & Cynthia Kitchen & Dorothy Westwood & David Ellis & Lavinia all came here after dinner & staid for tea I lent David Ellis $27.00 to pay his harvest hands with 1869 August Sat 21 Had quite a heavy rain last night quite damp all forenoon George went to town after some Ale for me & the men ground there scythes & Axes & cut some wood Marjory came from swamp with some Huckleberries Sun 22 A Nice Cool dry day I staid at home all day Mr & Mrs Nichols came over a little while after tea for the first time since we moved here Mon 23 A very nice warm day The men began to cut Peas in morning Marjory went after some berries Tues 24 Beautiful warm dry day The men finished pulling the Peas at tea time Mr Whitely came & took away Matchless after dinner he gave me $100.00 down his note in Six Month for $100.00 & his note first February 1871 for $62.00 with interest 7 per cent �Wed 25 A small shower last night but a nice day after it again The men helped David Ellis with his Peas cutting Thur 26 A very nice warm day The men helped David Ellis untill noon & came home to draw in Peas 1869 August Fri 27 Nice morning came on rain before noon The men drew Peas till the rain & then spread Manure I went to town after new waggon & brought it to Harveys and left it there Sat 28 Quite damp this morning Duncan & George went to town after the Waggon & barrel water lime and some sand for Cistern Charles cut Peas & Oats in the Orchard Sun 29 A very nice cool day & dry Jane & I went to town to hear Mr Punshon preach at the dedication of the Church opening Mon 30 A nice dry day again The men drew in Peas I staid home all day Sept Wed 1 A nice dry day The men cut around Spring Wheat in forenoon & drew in Peas & Oats afternoon Mother & I went to David Ellis in afternoon Thur 2 A nice dry day again The men came at noon & they cut wheat in afternoon 1869 September Fri 3 A nice dry day The Men cut wheat got done at tea time Davids men went home Sat 4 A Nice dry day I went to town & Dorothy The men bound oats Sun 5 A nice warm day I went after Mother over to Davids forenoon had to send for doctor for Marjory VanSickel in Middle of last night she had Histeric fits & Mon 6 Nice Harvest day The men drew wheat & cut oats Harvey Howell brought Cynthia Kitchen out here after tea time Tues 7 Had a wet forenoon Davids boys went home The men began to cross plow fallow afternoon Mr Smith went to Campbells to thrash afternoon Wed 8 Clearing of again The men plowed & Smith helped Campbell thrash in forenoon worked in Oats in afternoon �Thur 9 Very nice dry Morning The men worked in Oats Fri 10 A very nice dry day The men drew in S. Wheat & Oats Mr Smith left here Jane & I took Cynthia Kitchen up to David Ellis's in afternoon 1869 Sept Sat 11 A very nice day again The men drew in Oats David Ellis, Man Sun 12 A beautiful dry day all the folks most went to Sunday School & Church in afternoon to the Hill Mon 13 A nice dry day The men finished the Harvest in afternoon Tues 14 A very nice dry day The men plowed all day Mother & I went to Mr Morris' to see about some seed wheat I got sick Wed 15 A nice dry forenoon some rain in afternoon The men plowed what they could George went to town after some things for me & Thur 16 Nice day a shower in afternoon we want rain very bad now The men plowed fallow {Left Margin: got 1 1/4 bushel plums from David Ellis} Fri 17 Very nice day warm The men plowed all day I settled of with Mr Smith in morning & with Marjory at night Sat 18 Nice Morning & warm George took Marjory to the cars in Morning The men plowed fallow Sun 19 Very nice warm day we all staid at home all day 1869 Sept Mon 20 Very dry & warm The men plowed all day I staid at home sick all day Tue 21 Nice warm day The men plowed George went after some medicine for me in forenoon Mr Morris brought my Seed Wheat over here which come very good Harvey & Cynthia came out at tea time after his Cow Came back & we put her in the field & he left her here Wed 22 Very nice warm day The men plowed & Harrowed fallow all day I was in bed {Left Margin: Got letter & ape? from Thos Gorman} �Thur 23 A very nice dry day George went to Davids after a horse early in the morning got one The men finished plowing fallow & began to drill in afternoon {Left Margin: Answered Mr Gormans letter about some boots} Fri 24 Nice dry warm day The men sowed wheat I staid home sick Sat 25 Had some showers to day The men sowed wheat got nearly all done I was at home all day got some Seed wheat from Mr Gallaghers 7 Bushel 14 lbs at 8 & 2 1/2 1869 Sept Sun 26 Some Showers all through the day I staid at home Mr Reid & wife came for dinner & then went to Church in afternoon Mon 27 Rather wet this morning The men finished sowing the wheat & got some wood in forenoon and made some fence & put away the Reaper in the Barn in afternoon Tue 28 Nice day but cool The men drew Manure in the Orchard I was at home all day sick Wed 29 Very nice warm dry day I was at home all day The men began to dig Potatoes they turn out well & no rotten ones Thur 30 A Nice warm dry day I was at home all day Charles & George dug potatoes Duncan helped Nichols to thrash Oats & Peas Harvey & wife Cynthia Kitchen & Lydia & Kizzy Morris Called in about tea time awhile October Fri 1 Very nice warm day The men dug Potatoes Duncan helped Nichols thrash in forenoon I was at home all day answered another letter from Mr Gorman about some Boots I never got 1869 Oct Sat 2 A very wet day very heavy rains all day The men finished digging the Potatoes Sent to Mr Nichols for some Oats to feed Sun 3 A cold damp day I staid at home all day Duncan went home Mon 4 A very nice warm day for time of year Jane & I went to town found Mr & Mrs Biggar at Harveys The men drew some wood & then drew Manure Tues 5 A Nice dry day The men drew dung I staid at home all day �Wed 6 A very nice warm day Mother & I went to David Ellis staid all day The men drew Manure Thur 7 A nice day and dry I staid at home The men & George went to Dungannon show took Potatoes & Turnips got no prize at all Fri 8 A nice warm day The men drew Manure I staid at home Sat 9 Nice forenoon some rain towards night Billy & I went to town could not get home at night for rain staid at Harveys 1869 Oct Sun 10 A damp cool day but not much rain a heavy rain last night the roads are getting bad & sloppy Billy & I came home from town George Ellis was here for dinner our folks went to church Nathan Ellis came home with them got tea Mr Philips & John Gallagher came over a while in afternoon Mon 11 Cool & damp all day The men drew Manure I staid at home sent George to town with a bill of stuff to get for to fix the House Tue 12 A cool dry day The men drew Manure I staid at home all day sent George to the Nile Mill with bill of lumber to get sawed he got me some Prickly Ash bark Wed 13 Not a very bad day dry I took Mother out to Harveys Eliza is very sick with inflamation on the lungs Duncan came out after some stuff for the House I got a new stove for room left Mother out there road getting bad finished drawing dung Charles got wood 1869 Oct Thur 14 A very wet forenoon wet all day at times Charles began to dig a cistern & set up stove & Duncan & George went to get in Cedar logs to Make cover for Cistern got logs from David Ellis & they brought home some lumber to fix House Fri 15 A very nasty wet time & cold I staid at home The men dug Cistern & went after lumber to cover it in forenoon The both went to Tea Meeting in afternoon Port Albert Sat 16 dirty kind of weather The men finished digging & covered cistern forenoon put on a coat of plaster in afternoon Sun 17 Very disagreeable weather I staid at home all day the children went to Sunday School afternoon �Mon 18 Very rough day showery I was at home all day The men finished cistern David Ellis came & paid me the drill note and got him two little pigs Mr Morris got two for himself & Harvey he brought us a bag of flour Tues 19 A very rough day looks like winter Men cut wood I wrote a letter to Mr Palmer & Joe Weaver & sent $75.00 in letter to Luisner Brantford for a drill {Left Margin: Tuesday 19 Harvey come out and the men began to tear down old chimney after dinner very dirty Job & cold} 1869 October Wed 20 Quite rough & cold & Stormy The men finished tearing out the chimney in forenoon Harvey & Duncan went to fixing the floor & Charles went to lathing up Stairs I was Sick in bed near all day Thur 21 A very rough Stormy time Snow Squalls & rain at times Charles lathed Harvey and Duncan fixed the House I was Sick all day {Left Margin: George helped Mr Philips thrash 1/2 a day} Fri 22 Very disagreeable weather The men & Harvey fixed up the House I was Sick all day {Left Margin: George helped Philips thrash all day} Sat 23 A very rough Stormy day The men & Harvey fixed at the House I was sick {Left Margin: George helped Gallagher thrash all day} Sun 24 Very rough dirty weather all staid at home I was sick Mon 25 Nice forenoon rain in evening The men & Harvey fixed at the House I was sick Tues 26 A very Stormy forenoon Duncan went to Law Mill after lumber Harvey came out & brought Mason and A Southdown Buck from Mr Edmundson from the cars at Goderich he came up on Saturday night had nothing to eat from that until Tuesday morning Wed 27 A rough cold morning The men tended plaster all day he did not get over the House quite 1869 October Thur 28 Very Stormy weather The men tended plasterer he got over it at noon I sent George to town with the Mason & to get something for me from town I was very Sick Wallace Chrisler came home with George David Ellis called in here on his way to town to take the Cars in Morning for below �Fri 29 A very Stormy day Snow & rain & wind quite like winter but not to say very cold Men cut wood George went with Wall Crysler over to David Ellis' after some notes he was to take with him of mine but he forgot them I was sick all day in bed Mr Judge Came in evening to see about taking the lambs Sat 30 Quite like winter looking Mr Judge brought 144 lb of Beef here in Morning & took the lambs away Charles drew wood with Sleigh & then Duncan went to Saw Mill after lumber in forenoon I sent George to town after Mr Burt he is coming on the Cars to bring me some money he got here about dusk 1869 October Sun 31 Not quite so Stormy to day I staid at home Mr Burt went with our children to church on the Hill afternoon November Mon 1 Quite nice Morning looks like clearing of again George took Mr Burt to the Cars in morning The Men picked apples Charles went to Morris' raising in afternoon Mr Burt says there was more frost down below all the apples spoiled Tues 2 A very Nice warm day I was home sick all day The men picked apples & began to pull turnips in afternoon George took up the Beets & radishes Wed 3 Very Nice warm day The men finished pulling turnips afternoon I was sick at home all day Thur 4 Not quite as nice looking to day I think it will storm The men made a place to put turnips under Barn in forenoon They drew turnips afternoon Harvey Howell & Edward Ellis came out before dinner Harvey fixed House in afternoon I paid Mr. Thos Hamilton $820 for the Swamp I bought from him in Summer he went to town & got Mortgage released 1869 November Fri 5 A very heavy rain last night & Snow & rain Squalls all day a very dirty day The men finished drawing in turnips in afternoon I sent George to town after plasterer in afternoon very bad afternoon to be out he haint back yet at 7.Oclock John Horse got sick took cold Sat 6 A very disagreeable day some Snow & some rain roads getting very bad Duncan went to hunt up some thrashers did not get any Charles & George got up some wood I was sick at home Sun 7 Very rough dirty weather I was home sick all day some of the children went to Sunday School & church in afternoon on the Hill �Mon 8 Quite stormy but not cold Charles & George got wood Duncan went to Nile to see thrashers in forenoon did not get them I sent $7.50 to pay Mr Trotter for lumber Duncan went to see Strachan about coming to thrash in afternoon They are coming on Thursday next if they can 1869 Nov Tues 9 Very dirty weather some Snow every day or night The men went to Goderich to get some Boots & George got up some wood I was at home sick all day Wed 10 Just the same kind of weather yet some Snow but not cold every day no frost in the ground yet The men put apples away in the cellar in forenoon & made a larger door into the old log House so we can get top Buggy into it & got ready to thrash tomorrow Thrashers come at 9.O.Clock at night Thur 11 Quite mild looks some like a rain some Snow showers through the day The thrashers got to work about 9.O.Clock The hands did not get on very early I laid in bed till eleven O.c Mr Philips, Mr Gallagher, 1 hand two Mr Nicols. George & Nathan Ellis & 3 Horses came to help us thrash only got Oats done today had 345 Bush Fri 12 Nicer day then for some time no storm of any account The men thrashed the Spring Wheat & part of the Barley David Ellis came over before dinner & staid till 4 O.clock 1869 Novermber Sat 13 Very Nice Morning finished thrashing in afternoon thrashers got away about 4.O.Clock The plasterer got done & was away about the same time. They left a few Peas & Peas & Oats to thrash Sun 14 Very Nice day & clear part of the time The children & Jane went to S.School afternoon Mr Varcoe our new neighbor came home with them & staid awhile in the evening Mon 15 Quite a dull cloudy day Duncan took grist to Goderich to get ground he did not get home untill 9.0.clock at night Mr Morris came & made cider Mr Leveright called in afternoon {Left Margin: Charles & Duncan went to D Ellis afternoon after a Steer I bought from him for Beef} Tues 16 A very disagreeable day came on storm in the evening rained & Snowed all night Mr Morris made cider & David Ellis made cider in afternoon Harvey & Eliza & Mary came at dinner time went home in evening The men chopped wood in the bush to get ready to drag down 1869 November �Wed 17 A very stormy day Snow & thaw all the time The men gathered Cabbage in forenoon & made Sour Kraut in afternoon They got up a load of wood & dug some radishes from under Snow was not froze at all in forenoon Thur 18 Stormed all night again but is cleared of some this morning The men cut wood all day I was in house sick not so well again for two or three day break Fri 19 Very Stormy weather but not cold thaws more or less every day The men cut wood in the forenoon & fixed House floor & worked about the Barn in afternoon Sat 20 Quite a stormy day rain & Snow but so very cold Charles cut wood & Duncan went to town after some chop stuff in forenoon They butchered a pig in afternoon I was at home Sun 27 Very squally all day but not very cold The children went to Sunday School and church after dinner I staid at home all day Mr Varcoe called & left a Book for me to read 1869 November Mon 22 Some colder to day had the worst storm yet this fall looks really like winter The men cut wood & drew up some George had to come from School to help Mr Garvin to make cider David Ellis called in evening on his way from town & got his supper & went home {Left Margin: The tax gatherer was here my tax School Tax & all was $18.70 not as high as I expected it would be} Tues 23 Cleared of some this morning but clouds up & looks like a storm The men cut wood did not get much Storm today for a wonder Wed 24 Very nice clear day The men cut wood in forenoon Charles drew wood in afternoon and Duncan went up to the Nile on his own business Thur 25 A very beautiful forenoon Clouds up in afternoon but no storm The men cut wood & Harvey came out to finish up the House and fix up Horse stable in forenoon Charles drew wood & Harvey & Duncan worked at the Stable in afternoon I staid in the house not well yet but some better I think 1869 November Fri 26 Some cloudy this morning The men and Harvey fixed Stable in forenoon got it done Harvey went home at night quite warm and thawing some Sat 27 Very nice dry day some Snow The men cut wood all day �Sun 28 Very nice day no storm we all staid at home all day Mrs Martin & her sister came over a while in afternoon Mon 29 Nice mild day some showers of rain & snow The men cut wood Mr Griffin made cider came on rain in evening {Left Margin: Harvey is getting the measles this morning} Tues 30 A very heavy rain last night taken of a great part of the snow The men cut wood December Wed 1 Some colder this morning The men got Mr Campbells Oxen & our own and skidded up logs for sawing all day Thur 2 Some storm again to day The men skidded up logs all day took Mr Campbells Oxen home in evening Fri 3 A rough kind of day again The men made ready to butcher the Hogs in forenoon Sat 4 Looks like a storm again Charles & George & I went to town Came on rain & I staid in town The boys brought home the grist of chop & stuff 1869 Dec Sun 5 Some colder this morning I staid at Harveys all day no storm all day Mon 6 A very nice clear day The men killed the Hogs James Gallagher helped them Harvey brought me home in the afternoon seen the Gallows they are to hang Mellady to morrow morning early for murdering his Father & Mother near Seaforth Tues 7 A very nice day some snow in afternoon again The men cleaned up their butchering in afternoon Wed 8 A nice day no storm and not cold thawed some The men went & made a road to get into swamp Mr B. Hamilton helped them Thur 9 Some cloudy this morning The men went to swamp to cut pine for Sawlogs Fri 10 Cloudy again to day The men cut Saw logs all day I staid at home Sat 11 A rather stormy day rain & Snow getting soft The men cut Saw logs George took the Sows to Mr Pete Carrols to the Boar in the afternoon I staid at home all day �1869 Dec Sun 12 Quite cold & rough to day I staid at Home all day The children went to S.School & Church afternoon Mon 13 Quite cold all day The men cut Saw logs Mr Strachen sent his boys to let us know he was a coming to Saw wood on Friday & Saturday next Tues 14 Nice warm dry day The men cut Saw logs George brought the Sows Home from Mr Carrols & the Master sent the the children home from School because some of them was afraid of the Measels Wed 15 Quite a soft rainy day Charles went to help David Ellis to get in a Pea Stack Duncan & James Gallagher Killed our Beef steer in the forenoon he was very good Beef Thur 16 A very Stormy day rain & Snow all forenoon and part of afternoon Duncan & George & I cut up Beef in forenoon Charles came home from Davids he went to the swamp after the Axes they left there the last day They began a Sheep rack in afternoon Mr Strachen came after dark to Saw wood to morrow 1869 Dec Fri 17 Some colder this morning but cloudy but no storm in forenoon they went to Sawing wood in the morning hard job to get hands to help they cant get here untill noon very near some how they had very good luck had only one small break just at night Willy and Elizabeth is broke out with the Measels Jane & Dorothy is getting them Sat 18 Nice day cloudy & warm but no storm all day The men sawed wood all day got it all done in good time have a fine lot of wood sawed up ready for the Stove Jane & Dorothy is down with Measels this morning the rest are some better Sun 19 Nice day but cloudy They are all getting on with the Measels very well Libbie & Willie are very bad with ear ache Mon 20 Quite cold all day George drew up wood Charles split wood Duncan helped Gallaghers Kill Hogs & then he went to pay his tax to Dungannon They seem to be getting better with the Measels all but sore ears 1869 Dec �Tue 21 Quite cold looks like a storm coming on The men split wood George drew up wood They are all better with measels except Dorothy she is very bad in her breast hard to get her breath dont eat any mush Wed 22 A very stormy night Snow & then rain before morning but not cold They are all better but Dorothy she dont seem to get much better yet The men split stove wood at house in forenoon George went to Goderich to get some things and to see Doctor got very cold & windy The men went to Mr Nichols to a chopping Bee in afternoon & then they went to a debating School just starting at the School House in the evening let Mr Helps have a waggon to go to town with a load of Barley the Sleighing all gone Thur 23 Quite a cold day freezing hard The men split wood at House in forenoon & split wood in bush in afternoon They all seem to be getting some better slowly all but Dorothy Matilda & John Gallagher came over a while in the evening 1869 Dec Fri 24 Snowed some last night but cleared of in the morning Mr Judge called in morning to get a hand to thrash he did not get one from me George took Fran & John to get shoes set in forenoon The men split wood George & Harvey & Myself went to Goderich with the Sleigh after some Fish & other things a new Bedstead & very poor Sleighing most of the way Sat 25 A nice Mild day but not a very Merry Christmas for us all the children sick with the Measels George has begun to break out with them the rest are some better but Dorothy she is very bad with her ears & some of the others the same we all staid at home no body came but Sister Lavinia & her son Nathan came a while in evening Sun 26 Nice mild day calm we all staid at home but Duncan & Charley went to Church at Hill our girl came back at evening Mon 27 Quite soft all day The men split wood at House & cleaned up grist & got some stuff out for gates Snow near all gone again 1869 December Tues 28 A nice mild warm day thawed a good deal The men split wood at the House & got Jim shod on the front fee & got ready to go back to Swamp to work again tomorrow I took a grist to Goderich to Mill got dinner at Harveys & come home before dark got the grist home with me very nice wheeling on the road but is getting quite soft �Wed 29 Nice mild day with a little Snow last night The men went to the Swamp to work in the Morning I went along with them as far as David Ellis' they was getting out some turnips & drawing home to grit up They are not froze now but have been They wont keep long they are all pithey inside I staid at Davids all day & all night a tea meeting at the Smiths Hill Council House at night had a large turn out They had to get the Hall at the tavern(Symingtons) for could not all get in some of our men & hired girl went to it some boys behaved very bad 1869 December Thur 30 A very mild warm day thawed a good deal in some places some more Snow last night but not much Sleighing only on the North & South roads the road from here to Goderich all blowed of but very good wheeling The men went to Swamp to cut posts & rail cuts I came home with them & David Ellis came with us & staid all night he is on his way down to Dumfries in the morning he is going to walk to Station in Morning at Goderich Fri 31 A very nice calm warm morning but cloudy looks some like a storm coming The men went to the Swamp again to work this morning I staid at home all day am getting some better health again David Ellis started early in the morning to walk to Goderich to take the Cars for below The children seem to be all getting better of Measels A very nice day for the last day of 1869 & Samson W. Howell 1871 sowd early peas 8 of April finished sowen the field peas on 18 of april May 2nd AD 1871 Finished seading to Day 22 finished potatoes October 22 nd 1872 finished Digging potatoes 1872 sent markets notes a way to colect on 22 the day of october the two Gray Mares went to the horse Black Prince the 20 day of June 1853 just at my {continued on next page: {lot?}} Pink & Fanny went to the Horse Argyles Stables the 1 day of July 1856 �Samuel Howell February 6 1857 For more information on Samuel Howell, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed