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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/9d0110004a343009ffd798dea8b7bcea.pdf 86d69d8875efccb3e538aba25b1b3c46 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/057fac2eb6bb585a334abb7ecd03642b.pdf 3ec8b2f106b9619e60e240fca1c344c9 PDF Text Text William Sunter (1831-1917) 1895 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 8 297 [Printed] CALENDAR, 1894 minnies death [Printed} COLLINS' SCRIBBLING DIARY FOR 1895 Showing Seven Days to a Page This Diary may be Ruled Faint or with Cash Columns. No. 42. London and Glasgow: WILLIAM COLLINS, SONS, & CO. Limited. Entered at Stationers' Hall. [Mathematical calculations]. [Printed] MEMORANDA FROM 1893 5 Johny got for seed oats first time 19 Bushels & 6 lbs 2d time 6Bushels & 8 lbs also 3 Bushels peas B lbs 25 14 paid back 21 22 3 26 Paid back �John Campbell 1st time 3 Bushels 2 lbs 2d time John Campbell 2 Bushels 17 lbs self 1 st time 2 Bushels 10 lbs self 2d time 2 Bushels 12 self 3d time 2 Bushels 0 self 4th time, Friday 23rd Aug. 2 Bushels 0 self 5th time, Friday 30 Aug. 1 Bushel 31 self 6th time 3 Bushels 24 self 7th time 19 [28] self 7th time black oats 1 28 21 22 JANUARY 1895 Dec 31 Monday Fine day, but very cold. Johny and Robert Morton went together to the nomination. Johny thought perhaps I might have gone to the nomination but I did not care to go. I have been doing up some fixing round the stables to keep the cold out, boarded up where the water trough stood. 2 1 Tuesday A little squally to day and some snow showers. Johny helped me at the laying of the blocks in the stable this afternoon, we had quite a job in levelling up the ground, as it is frozen. Maggie drove down to Rockwood to meet her mother this afternoon, who went down to Georgetown a week ago yesterday. I was kept late at the chores this ev'g on account of working at the stables. [Margin] laying the blocks in stable this afternoon 3 2 Wednesday Continues wintry. I shifted the pea straw in the bay mow so as to bare the barley straw for use for the cattle. I was anxious to get the stable done but so much other choring prevents me, Johnny has been at Mutries to day threshing. [Margin] changing straw in mow to day. Johnny at Mutries threshing 4 3 Thursday Raw, cold south wind to day – we have just heard about Bella being laid up with a sore throat and Mother and I drove down to see her to day, we found her in bed and not much better the doctor say it is Tonsilitis I did all the cleaning out and feeding before going away and – Maggie had the most of the work done at night. [Margin] Margaret and I drove down to McKenzies - Bella laid up �5 4 Friday A very cold day. I hustled up with the work this forenoon and, attended the funeral of Jessie Duff, which was to leave the house at 1 oclock for Acton. it was past 2 however before they started, and I returned home without going any further. I wedged up the greater part of the blocking in stalls after returning. James Clark died this morning [Margin] Funeral of Jessie Duff. James Clark died this A.M. 6 5 Saturday Another very cold day. I was early astir this morning and cleaned out all the stables and fed up. so as to get off to Guelph in fair time. I took 14 lbs butter to Fieldings got 16cts per lb for it, got 2 lbs broken biscuits. 10cts a dollar in Cash and Credit on the account for $1.14. I got a pair of shirts $1.00 Bird seed, 25cts. Saw Mr. Hobson, made arrangements for renewal of papers. and the interest to be reduced to 5 per cent after June. [Margin] Guelph business bought this Diary for 10ct to day. 7 6 Sunday Quite a mild change of weather . some snow fell last night but it has greatly gone to day. Maggie went twice to Everton to day. Colin Mc Millan came with her Johny attended the funeral of James Clark this P.M it has taken up quite a large share of my time to do the chores to day, got word of Maggie Robertson's death at Oakville last night. [Margin] James Clarks funeral. Maggie Robertson died last night. JANUARY 1895 8 7 Monday Slight frost again last night and the roads are rather icy. Johny and I prepared a small load of cedar 2 foot wood for the school, just as I was going to start I lost my balance by sitting on a bunch of hay on a rounded load and, falling on my head was considerably hurt. I drove across from the school to the centre and paid the taxes. I borrowed ten dollars from Hugh Black for this week. Willie loaned us 20 dollars, he is away to Guelph to day. quite an excitement over the election, I did not go, Johny went. [Margin] took a small load of cedar to the school about a cord 12 feet long 2½ feet high or a little more - borrowed for the taxes 9 8 Tuesday A very nice winter's day, windy I helped Johny this afternoon to cut straw and had the team there, as we worked a little late it kept me very busy to work up my chores at night. Robert Morton and Johny Burnett were also helping. [Margin] cutting straw at Johny's 10 9 Wednesday A beautiful day. Willie called to day while on his way to Guelph, he is about starting business in Guelph and intends soon to move his things. Maggie and Minnie went down to McKenzies with Fred and Cutter, and staying all night. Joseph Holmes Came along this afternoon and I sold the steer to him for $44.00 he paid me $2.00 on him and I have to deliver him tomorrow [Margin] sold steer to Holmes for $44.00 1111 Friday Another very fine day. I have been quite busy choring and cleaning up the stables I also repaired a boot for Johny, patched both upper & sole. Bella Hindley was awhile here she had a horse & cutter. I drove over to Samuel Tovells on business, paid 22 dollars on note. [Margin] Friday 11th. these days {operative} according to the dates in the margin. 12 10 Thursday Rather stormy to day, the wind has been blowing from the east, and considerable snow has fallen. Johny & I took the steer down to Acton. led him down about ½ a mile below No 5 side road and Johny got up to me with his mare and cutter, and I then drove over to see about the horse and afterwards to Acton. we had our dinner at Agnews after delivering the steer. great fire again at Toronto tonight. the girls came home tonight from Eden [Margin] Thursday 10th wrong. transcribed �13 12 Saturday A very fine day. John Mc Kenzie drove up with his team & a cutter and took home his sleigh and cutter, he loaded both cutters on the sleigh, his rack also being here, Margaret went to Guelph to day along with Lizzie they went with "Nettie" & cutter, Robert Jestin took a load of house effects for Willie to Guelph. it took up all my time attending to these outside folks & my chores. I drove over to S. Tovells paid 22 dollars to him. Thos. Tolton & the girls paid us a visit this evening along with Mr Mc Queen of Peel {T.qa} 14 13 Sunday Very stormy to day, a good deal of snow has fallen and it has drifted considerably Maggie did not venture to Everton and Minnie has to stay at home these whate'r befalls. the sore on her foot gives her a good deal of pain and discomfort. Thos. Tolton & the girls I have had a busy day choring JANUARY 1895 15 14 Monday A very wintry day, there was a good deal of snow fell last night. and the wind to day has been drifting it up considerably, it has also been rather cold Willie was down awhile to day packing and fixing up some of his effects. I have not been able to do much more than attend to the chores to day, hitched up the horses to get sand but failed, got a double stall ready. [Margin] Sanded a double stall for the cattle - Willie is fixing up for moving 16 15 Tuesday Quite a snowy, wintry day. the frost has slackened off some. I wedged up and sanded the 2nd double stall in stable, this forenoon. and drove up to Mc Williams gravel pit and shovelled off about a wheelbarrow load of sand from the side of the bank and finished up the other stall with it, Colin Mc Millan paid us a visit to day. took back a boring bit to Robt. Mc Williams and paid him $10.00 on the note he holds against me [Margin] Minnie's foot continues sore - paid $10.00 to Robert Mc Williams on note. 17 16 Wednesday Another wintry day, the snow has been deepening this last day or two. I put in a stansill for the new cow, our heifer calved this morning. Willie took another load away, or at least John Campbell did for him, Willie took in Jeenie and Miss Mc Dougal this morning, I hauled up 4 loads of stove wood. 1 before dinner and 3 afternoon. sent a card to Alex Mc Gregor. and a letter to Ewart. [Margin] heifer calved this morning - drawing stove wood. 18 17 Thursday Continues Wintry, but only moderately cold, the snow is keeping and a little additional comes at times. I have been very busy to day. did up all my chores and drew up 4 loads of wood from the bush, finishing up all the circular cut wood. I paid Johny $1.64 to day, which settles for my share of the taxes, which amounts to each of us $18.36. Webbs girls & Geo. Abbott paid us a visit this evening [Margin] Settled with Johny for my share of taxes. finished drawing wood from Bush. 19 18 Friday Quite a heavy snow storm. I have spent what time I had over my chores fixing up the cattle stables and got them tied up Margaret helped me put in the stanchions &c. I drove down our sleigh to Webbs and borrowed theirs for the wood drawing. I took the 50 lb borrowed Salt also 87 lbs coal. I owed them 300. 20 19 Saturday Finer to day but the roads are heavy from the heavy fall of snow, Dr Dryden says there were nine inches fell. I have had quite a busy day choring & fixing up preparatory to wood drawing next week, I drove down to Mc Kenzies and got their Charlie horse. took "King" down to Abbotts and got him sharped all round, one new shoe, had all the 3 home in coming back. Fred in cutter, & Charlie and King. �21 0 Sunday Some more signs of snow again, or it may be thaw, there is quite a heavy covering of snow on the ground now. Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon but did not go in the evening I have been busy at my chores and had to move some turnips as I found them heating JANUARY 1895 22 21 Monday A very wet day. The rain fell almost incessantly all day. I repaired a boot for Johny and also my own, taking off the heel and putting on a new piece of upper on the back, Maggie and her mother had all the chores mostly done by the time I returned home. 23 22 Tuesday A very blow and stormy day. I drove to Guelph however with my first load of wood to Goudys. I met in with Willie at Guelph and he prevailed on me to go to his place to feed my horses and get dinner 24 23 Wednesday Continues stormy and Cold, the wind blows so hard that the track fills up some and makes it hard travelling for the horses. I took my second load of wood to Goudys, they complain of the quality of the wood and he docked me because of it, I think he docked to the full amount of the defective wood, and got that for nothing. [Margin] 5 cuts of defective wood is made much of by Goudy 24 25 Thursday Cold, but finer weather, the roads got filled in so last night that I was afraid to venture to Guelph. I spent much of the day fixing up the chores and fixings so as to be easier for the women folks. I loaded up my load ready for Guelph drove down for the mail this afternoon taking Minnie with me . 25 26 Friday Much finer to day, a good deal of fresh snow is on the roads but there has been a great traffick on them to day which has beaten the tracks up good. I took the last of the hardwood to day. I had a few words again with Goudy re the quality of the wood. got dinner again at Willies. Johny took in a load of wood for him, R.J. Kerr took a load of hay for him [Margin] paid Willie 20 dollars for Johny - also five dollars to get me a quarter of Beef - and 24 dollars to lift the note for dead mare 26 27 Saturday An awfuly stormy day. The wind has piled up the snow in big drifts and those who ventured out on the roads with loads had to unload and return. Willie came out last night to take his organ to Guelph but had to go home without it. I fixed up things so as to feed the pigs in the cattle shed, and took out the pump to fix it. 27 28 Sunday A continuation of this terrible weather, the snow is piled up in high unsightly heaps, no one here has ventured out. I have had to spend a good deal of time in trying to make the animals comfortable, heaps of snow everywhere abound to make things uncomfortable . JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1895 29 28 Monday Moderately cold to day, the Sun has been bright and the day fine. the roads are completely blocked and every body most that can handle a shovel is out shovelling snow, it is seldom that the town line has been so badly blocked, I help shovel along with the rest and the road is now open although heavy 29 30 Tuesday Weather moderate. I thought of trying to take a load of cedar to Guelph to day but feared to face the heavy roads, the Mc Williams took in two ventured it but the work for the horses was hard, took a load of cedar wood down as far as Heffernan's and unloaded it, and 3 �bags chop. got a bag of shorts. paid 85 cts for all. [Margin] 3 bags chop & 1 bag shorts 85 cts p'd 30 31 Wednesday Cold to day, I took in a load of cedar wood to Goudy's. taking about ½ of what was at Heffernan's, Johny helped me unload my load at the yard, the roads were a little heavy. and it was rather a cold job teaming. the women did up all the chores nicely, I had my dinner, as usual, at Willies, 31 Feb. 1 Thursday Continues cold, I drove another load of cedar wood to Guelph to day taking away the balance of what was left at Heffernans, there is a great amount of wood going into Guelph these days, and the pitch holes that are being worked out makes it hard work for the teams and hard on the sleighs Feb. 1 2 Friday Cold increasing, this has been a very cold day. if it was not that the seat was on the side of the load providing shelter for the driver it would have been hard to bear, the work at home was nicely done up while I was away. the team works first rate. the horses agreeing and working together finely [Margin] Willie took in his organ to day, he came out last night 2 3 Saturday A very cold day. I went however to Guelph again. I am anxious to get done with the wood drawing. this is the last load but one, and I am very well pleased to get through with it. I had dinner as usual at Willies and had a very cold drive home John Mc Kenzie drove up Bella & children this afternoon. Bella is staying awhile [Margin] got a small ¼ of Beef costing $2.48 - Willie got it for us and it is good 3 4 Sunday Finer to day, but continues very cold. Bella and the 2 girls drove the cutter to Everton meeting this forenoon, the girls went again in the evening, Walter Mc Williams driving them down, it has taken up a good deal of my time making the stock comfortable at home. FEBRUARY 1895 4 5 Monday Another cold day. I attended the first meeting of the Board of Health for the year, Minnie accompanied me over to see the Doctor, he found her lung conjested and said she should not have been out, I hurried home again and loaded up for Guelph tomorrow, putting on a row of stove wood for Willie [Margin] took the sow from the young pigs. they are over 6 weeks old. "Board of Health" 5 6 Tuesday The cold has been intense to day. I took the last of the cedar wood to Goudys it measures, I think, nearly 8 cords, but Mr Goudy is bound to dock it on account of quality to 7 cords. I was awfully cold in driving home. I bought the coal for Webbs that I owed them, 215 lbs got over weight. 6 7 Wednesday Another terribly cold day the frost is about as severe as yesterday. I hear it has been 33 degrees below zero. the coldest for many years. I took home Webb's sleigh and the coal I owed him, it is now all paid up. I then drove down to Mc Kenzies with the horse, was very cold in returning home, got some medicine for Minnie at the doctors 7 8 Thursday Cold to day about as great as ever. Johny took in 3 fat hogs to Guelph he sold to Simpson, they weighed 660 lbs, at 4¢ per lb I had quite a job with the well & cistern pumps. the lean holes got frozen and I had to chop and clear off the platforms to get at them. had a busy day fixing it up and it has been terribly cold. Minnie is some better [Margin] Johny paid me 20 dollars back that I paid Willie for him - taxes �8 9 Friday One of the stormiest days I ever experienced. the wind has blown a hurricane and the cold very great, the snow is drifting up and blocking the lanes &c. from the papers we find this terrible cold snap is very general, at Toronto 21 below zero is registered and as low as 33 in other parts of Ontario I got the pump at the Barn going again. Walter Mc Williams helped me with it, it has kept me busy keeping stock &c right 9 10 Saturday Continues stormy, the wind has been very strong and has drifted up the snow so as to block up the surroundings very inconveniently. I have not been able to attend to much more than to keep the stock right and make them as comfortable as possible, the extreme cold has in some degree given way to day, I may say, for the first for quite a long time 11 Sunday High wind yet drifting the snow into inconvenient piles, our land is completely blocked up. The cold has moderated quite perceptebly. the turnips are somewhat frozen in the house and we are looking for moderate weather to make things right again. FEBRUARY 1895 12 11 Monday A cold day, although when it is compared with some of last weeks weather it seems moderate I got so much out of patience with the water trough being out at the house pump that I moved it into the shed to day we fixed the pump so well that it works fine, no thanks to Grant for it. he has put us to lots of trouble promising to come and fix it, but never doing it. helped Johny over with 2 loads of pea straw [Margin] Walter Mc Williams at the mill and got 2 bags chopped for us - borrowed our sleigh 12 13 Tuesday Another cold day, but a great improvement on last week. I went down to Rockwood this afternoon. got some more medicine for Minnie. Called to see the Stewart Boys, they are improving. got 36 lbs of good brown sugar at Passmores for a dollar, also some oatmeal, and a lb of cheese 14¢ and lost it out of the cutter on coming home. the stage came from Guelph to day. first since Friday last [Margin] Willie came out from Guelph to day. he stayed here all night - Letter from Holyoke - all well and doing well. 13 14 Wednesday Weather moderating although to day has been raw and cold. I attended Mc Dermotts Sale this afternoon, bought nothing, bid on a cultivator. Cattle sold very cheap. Mr Dunbar gave us a flying visit this morning, he got his paper in the interest of taxing for road making instead of statute labour. I feel the change of water trough a great accomodation. hear of damage done to potatoes from frost, our seem right. 14 15 Thursday Weather improved, the cold has moderated so that it is now quite pleasant. I hurried up with the chores and got things fixed up so as not to be bothered when our company gathers tonight. I drove down to Everton for the mail and met Joe Mc Intosh coming up. There was quite a company at night and Joe was the soul of it. it was 2 in the morning before it broke up. Joe sang a lot of songs, there were the Webbs, Mortons, both Mc Williams, Geo Abbott, Johny & Lizzie. 15 16 Friday A very fine day, clear sunshine and moderately cold. I hitched up the cutter and drove Bella over to Willie Suttons, and drove round by Ospringe. we had dinner and soon afterwards came away home again, calling at Uncle Duncans where we took up Joe again who had gone there on a visit while we were at Suttons. 16 17 Saturday Another very fine day, although the air is cold the sun has had great influence. Johny & Lizzie were at Guelph in the cutter. Joe Mc Intosh drove Bella & children down home in the cutter, he brought back with him two dollars worth of sugar. 72 lbs, same as I got the other �day. we had quite a party at Webbs this ev'g. I drove the double team down to Guelph road to give Minnie an airing, and left her at Webbs and brought her home at night [Margin] Johny at Guelph I fed up his stock. Bella & her children away home - got 2 dollars worth sugar. 17 18 Sunday Fine weather, clear sunshine and not very cold. Joe Mc Intosh and Maggie went to Everton meeting this forenoon, they intended going again in the evening but did not go. I did not go off the place the chores kept me busy a good part of the day. Minnie has to keep close to the house. FEBRUARY 1895 18 19 Monday Temperature quite moderate, inclined to blow this afternoon, had a blizzard of snow & wind toward evening, but it soon calmed down again. I helped Johny with the team to cut straw. Joe took my place to drive after the first run, he drove down to David Robertsons this evening. I got every thing well attended to as Joe took my place while I did it. Minnie is not quite so well [Margin] Cutting straw at Johny's - Blizzard - Joe McIntosh down to D. Robertson 19 20 Tuesday A moderately fine day Joe took the horse and cutter to David Robertsons last night and just returned this evening I intended going to the doctors to day but could not as the horse & cutter was away. I have been choring & splitting wood &c. 20 21 Wednesday Although clear, yet it has been rather raw and cold. I was up early and did up my chores before breakfast and accompanied Johny to Robert Morton's straw cutting, we got along well and did a good day's work, and brought back the horse power to Johny's. Our women folks and Joe did up the chores this ev'g 21 22 Thursday A very stormy day, the roads are filling up badly again. The stage ran through to Guelph and back, I did not expect that it could have done so. Joe and I have been fixing up the stables some, and doing up the chores. this is really terrible weather & it is most difficult to drive about as the lanes &c are filled up. 22 23 Friday Weather better again, but the roads are badly blocked up. I accompanied the gang of neighbors down to Heffernans, we shovelled the drifts on the town line, and drove through Robert Talbot's fields to Heffernans Corner. The gravel road is now so badly blocked that the fields have to be taken for the most part, we got the mail this forenoon. [Margin] drove to Rockwood this P.M. for medicine for Minnie the roads are terrible - we notice Peter Mahan has met a serious accident 23 24 Saturday A tolerably fine day. Geo Mc William took a load of stove wood to Willie at Guelph to day. Walter took a load of wood to Geo. Marshall. Johny took a load of cedar to Goudys, they found the roads very heavy. Johny upset once. Joe drove down to Everton this P.M. he helped me fix up round the stables & the chores this A.M. I half soled a boot for Johny Burnett to day. Colin Mc Millan is ill at present 24 25 Sunday A fine day, but frosty and rather cold this forenoon. Margaret & I drove down to Hefferman this forenoon to see Colin Mc Millan who is very sick. after coming back Maggie & her Mother drove up to see the Duffields as some of them were complaining. I wrote a letter to Meaford Maggie & her Uncle Joe drove to Everton. [Margin] we hear that Peter Mahan is dead FEBRUARY - MARCH 1895 �25 26 Monday A fine day but rather cold. the Sun is begining to have more effect. I have had all the chores on my hands to day, as Joe has been enjoying himself over at Johny's &c. Margaret and I drove down to see Colin this evening, he is a very sick man. Johny Campbell came to day and is nursing him, they had to turn out and shovel the roads again to day. 26 27 Tuesday A beautiful day, but cold frosty air Joe rode down to Acton with Walter Mc Williams and went to Georgetown. I did up my chores early and prepared to clean up our wheat, but just as we were at it, Samuel Tovel came along and spent several hours with us, so we quit it, he had dinner with us. the girls drove down to the Corner this P.M. Colin is not so well. Alice & Ada Webb visited us [Margin] young light roan heifer to Johny's Bull to day 27 28 Wednesday A very fine day. much milder and this afternoon the snow started to thaw off rather rapidly. Margaret & I cleaned up the wheat this A.M. and I intended bagging up some for chop but having lost time hunting more bags &c I gave up the idea and instead we cleaned up the flax. Johny drove a load of cedar to Guelph. Colin Mc Millan still keeps very poorly, not any better Feb 28 March 1 Thursday Continues to thaw rapidly the snow has gone very fast and the roads where the snow is deep is very bad to travel on as the horses break through I took the wheat grist to the mill and also 3 bags of barley chop. they desired me to leave the wheat grist till tomorrow afternoon, but I got the chop home with me, paid the chop 15¢. Colin Mc Millan is a little better this evening. March 2 1 Friday Continued soft last night and up till noon to day. the snow has gone a great deal during the thaw. this afternoon it has turned colder and hard frost evening. I drove down to the mill for the grist. the 6 bags wheat weighed 14 bushels & 20 lbs. they changed 7 bushels of fall wheat for the wild goose charging a quarter extra. there was 485 lbs flour outcome. they kept 100 out I owed, so that I had 385 home, 3 bags shorts 2 bran. paid $1.65 for grist [Margin] Colin Mc Millan is some better I paid him the full balance of his wages to day. $6.50 2 3 Saturday The frost has dried up the ground again and it is very icy, but better getting about. Margaret helped me to clean up the peas to day, and I put them in the hogshead 19½ Bushels by measure. there were also over two bushels split peas for grinding. I threshed the flax tailings and cleaned all of it up. there will, I think be about 2 bushels of it. [Margin] "old white sow at Robt. Mc Williams Berkshire Pig" 3 4 Sunday Softer in the early part of the day but got up colder later on. I have been pretty close at home, only going down to Mortons with young sow Maggie went to meeting this forenoon, and we had a visit of Mr & Mrs Webb this afternoon. Maggie went with them down and intended going again to meeting with the young folks. Minnie's fever is high to day. Mother is not well to day. [Margin] "young white sow taken to Mortons to day." MARCH 1895 4 5 Monday A very stormy & cold day the wind has blown the falling snow into all the cranies the Toltons have chopped for Mc Williams and they borrowed our "King" horse for the occasion. I helped Johny clean up 7 bags of grain for chopping. we afterwards cleaned up 40 Bushels of our black oats and put them in the granary 5 6 Tuesday Very frosty and cold, this morning the thermometer, I heard, registered 11 below zero. I wrote a letter for Holyoke and Johny mailed it this morning when he went to Everton with his chop. I drove to Rockwood and sent the doctor, who was coming up to see Mrs Jonathan �Lovel, to see Minnie. I then drove down and had tea at Mc Kenzies. Minnie is not yet over the effects of conjestion [Margin] Willie drove out from Guelph to day. I sent the money to pay the Forester note - Southdown ewe had a lamb 6 7 Wednesday A very fine day, milder and, with the exception of a few blustering snow clouds, it was a nice clear day. Johny took in his last load of wood to Goudy to day. I have been clearing out the upper cattle stable for the sheep, the little Southdown had a lamb the other day, and the rest I bought with her from Henry Duffield may all soon be lambing. I was rather sick last night but some better to day 7 8 Thursday A little raw and cold to day but not an unpleasant day. Johny & I brought over our 4 sheep (Duffield purchase) and put them in the upper cattle stable Johny also helped me to clean up the balance of the black oats making 96 bushels in all, put in the bin in granary. the tail ends after, cleaned up 4 bags more. I drove down to see the doctor this afternoon. Minnie's temperature is hight 104. the doctor thinks he may have to see her if not better 8 9 Friday Milder to day, but inclined to snow some, became colder in the evening. at times it was quite stormy through the day. Joseph Mc Intosh came along again this morning. he was all night at Uncle Duncan. he helped me fix up the railroad door and started the other oat pile cleaning, put through 25 bushels. Minnie, we think, is a little better. went down to see Johny Currie about helping us prepare fire wood. he says he will do what he can [Margin] another Duffield Ewe had a lamb this morning 9 10 Saturday A very fine forenoon and we expected a fine day, all through in this we were dissapointed as it blew up very rough afternoon. a good deal of snow fell and was drifted about. I attended the funeral of Old Mr Sharp. he was buried at Everton. the funeral was largely attended. Joe and I cleaned through 120 bushels of oats and put them in a granary bin. there is yet some to clean. Johny & Lizzie are at Guelph to day. Minnie not much better [Margin] Old Mr Sharp buried to day - cleaned up 120 Bushels "Banner " oats 10 11 Sunday A fine day, sunshine and cold moderate. John Mc Kenzie & Bella & Bella Webb paid us a visit to day. Willie & Jeenie took a run out from Guelph. they drove up to Mimosa and called here on their way back they drove home during the time of the total eclipse of the moon Joe and Maggie drove down to night meeting at Everton. [Margin] John Mc Kenzie paid me $12.00 - $6.00 for self to pay A.O.U.W. and the other 6 to pay note off A. Mc Gregor MARCH 1895 11 12 Monday Temperature moderate, and fairly fine. John Mc Kenzie, Bella & the family with Bella Webb paid us a visit to day. he paid me money as I have it recorded yesterday. Joe is sharping the crosscut saw to day. Louis Black & Mrs Mc Kinnon drove up to day to see Minnie. Mrs Webb also was up the greater part of the afternoon 12 13 Tuesday A very fine day. John Currie has helped me saw up timber in the wood to day for firewood Joe was out with us this afternoon, we cut up some beeches and 4 basswood saw logs, & 2 hemlocks we took the team down this afternoon to break the roads. it has kept us busy to attend the stock and work in the Bush. Joe went to Everton this P.M. 13 14 Wednesday Fine day although frosty & cold. John Currie is laid up unwell to day. John Smallhorn came on at noon to day to work at the wood John has made arrangements with his brother Richard to work in his time with me for the rent of $12.00. Joe & John Smallhorn cut in �the woods together this P.M. while I took a grist of chop to Everton 8 bags oats, and 4 bags mixed grain (Barley peas & oats for cattle & hogs 14 15 Thursday Continues fine weather, cold and frosty at nights. John Smallhorn and I have been cutting up a large beech. while John Currie drew up 3 or 4 loads of log lengths and placed them on a skid way at the yard. we helped him load. 15 16 Friday Very cold last night, the frost is very kean this morning, but it has been a very fine pleasant day. John Currie & John Smallhorn with myself were at the wood this forenoon. they cut at Jestins this afternoon for Smallhorn. I drove up to Scotts and paid the note for the harrows $4.75. we had quite a lot of visitors, Uncle Duncan, Jamie Abbott, Mary & George Misses Tovell and others. 16 17 Saturday Another cold day, but very pleasant we are having a wonderful cold time for such a late time of the year. I drove to Guelph to day, got the loan of 30 dollars from Willie, I paid him the 35¢ he gave to the Bank Manager. got a pair over shoes $1.00. Willie bought me an axe & handle 85¢ - sold turnips to Shultz 11¢ Currie & Smallhorn working in Bush. brought up 2 loads logs. Dr. up to see Minnie Willie Abbott removed shoe, paid 10¢. Sent 6 dollars to A. Mc Gregor interest for Jno Mc Kenzie [Margin] Guelph. 30 dollars from Willie - a new axe & handle - got things at Willies {pepper} ½ lb. 1 lb cheese 10¢ stove {--} matches - excitement over the {Handershott competition} 17 18 Sunday A fine day, a little cold as usual. Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon. Grace Nelson accompanied her home and Maggie drove her back again at night Joe went down to Everton last night and is visiting at Blacks this afternoon. I have been kept pretty close at work to day fixing up the stock. visitors to day MARCH 1895 18 19 Monday Fine day. John Currie and John Smallhorn have been helping at the bush. Joe also helped us, we cut down a couple of cedar trees to make school wood, one was lodged against another tree but we cut it and hauled it down with the team. the road to the bush is getting bare in the fields 19 20 Tuesday Fine day. I drove over to Erin this forenoon and paid Gib. Mc Arthur for the horse $41.00. After returning I hitched up Fred and drove to Rockwood for Auntie Kate. "Frank" took sick after I returned with him from Erin and I gave him a doze of salt and soda, also afterwards a doze of saltpetre & turpentine. he got better Joe has been at Robt. Mc WIlliams sawing for me 20 21 Wednesday Another fine day. I took down a cord of cedar wood to the school to day, and hurried back to take Kate Moore and Joe Mc Intosh to the 6 oclock train. we made it by hard scratching 21 22 Thursday Very fine day, the sun has been very hot and burnt my face rather badly. John Smallhorn and I prepared 2 loads of turnips this A.M. Charlie Duffield also brought his team and worked at them from about ten oclock afterwards in the afternoon. Walter Mc William and Johny helped us prepare other 2 loads, so we started off with our 4 loads making 142 Bushels. the roads were very bad, we got them off shortly after 6 oclock [Margin] Dr Dreyden up to see Minnie to day, 22 23 Friday Continues hot in the sun I took down another load of turnips this forenoon John Smallhorn helped me root them and then rode down home. Casino made the mistake of not �giving me a proper ticket for the weights and I had to go back again with it before the 6 oclock train. I had in all 169½ Bushels 23 24 Saturday A little colder to day, but the snow has melted very much for all. I drove to Guelph to see about the business with Mr Hobson, but he was at Toronto, fixed it so that it can be done in a week. I settled with D. L. Shultz, he gave me a check for $18.60. 11¢ per bushel. had dinner at Willie's, his business seems increasing. the roads are very bad and near the city very bare. the snow banks in many places are as high as ever. 24 25 Sunday Very soft, the snow is going fast to day. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove up to see Minnie. poor Minnie does not seem to get much better. the fever keeps up very high at times which shows the disease is still there. have had to attend closely to home and outside wants MARCH - APRIL 1895 25 26 Monday Very soft the snow has melted very much to day. I have had a busy day - uncovering potatoes, and doing up the chores also half soled a pair of Boots for Isaac Theaker's boy. Minnie is much about the same had a good many visitors to see her to day. 26 27 Tuesday Frozen up last night and to day. I have had a very busy day, doing up the chores, and split up a load of cedar stove wood for the school, and took it down, after returning home I split up and loaded the most of another load. 27 28 Wednesday Very stormy to day, quite a snow storm in the afternoon. I was up early and did up the chores and helped Johny at the sawing machine, he got along very well, had 11 hands all told. Robt. Jestin, Coffey, Mc Williams (Geo.) Robt. Mc Williams, John Burnett, Robt Morton, Jamie Duffield, Isaac Theaker, Geo Abbott. 28 29 Thursday A fine day but very wintry for So late a day of the year. I hurried up this morning and finished up the splitting of the cedar wood for the school and drew it down to the school house. there is fully more than the 4 cords in all. this P.M. I bagged up 8 bags mixed grain, ½ bushel peas, 3 barley & over 1 oats. got them home with me. bought a ton of chopped wheat 20 dollars a ton. got a week to take it home 29 30 Friday Wintry & cold to day but not unpleasant I have been very busy to day. Cleaning out stables &c ½ soled a boot for Johny Burnett, and took over 10 9 bags of chop to the pig house. I had to dig my way in to the house through the high snow drifts. Dr. Dryden came to see Minnie to day. he says she is some better. had a good many visitors to day [Margin] shoe mending - chopped stuff for the pigs - Dr. Dryden visits Minnie 30 31 Saturday Continues Cold & wintry, although very pleasant. Johny & Lizzie drove to Guelph market to day with the democrat. I accompanied them. Robt Morton also took the wagon. they are the first wheels, that we know of, on the town line since the sleighing. Johny got $1.50 a bag for 3 bags apples (nor. spys) 75¢ for bag of potatoes. 15¢ for eggs, 16¢ for Butter. Willie got 6 lbs I had transferred mortgage to day to Elizabeth Loghrin. Mc Lean's Bill is $9.05. the roads are bad for the wheels on account of the deep drifts. [Margin] Guelph Market. Business - bad roads - Johny sold Bull to Alex. White {4¢} and the rise 31 April 1 Sunday Fine day, but keeps up wintry I have been about home all day, with the exception that Mother and I drove the cutter up to Duffields to see Mary who has lately been �taken down quite sick. Maggie went to Everton meeting at night. Walter Mc Williams drove the horse & cutter. APRIL 1895 1 2 Monday Rain and ice storm to day, or at least last night. Johny & I each took a team this afternoon and loaded up the 6 small logs (4 Bass and 2 hemlock) Johny took his to Everton, but I had to stay and clean up the oats for Fen. Avrey. he got 17 Bushels and he brought 6 Bushels "Lakefield peas. 75¢ per Bushel. he paid me $2.50 between the lots. the season keeps remarkably late 2 3 Tuesday Quite a glit of ice on the ground this morning. I took the logs to Everton, and brought home 1,595 lbs of ground wheat, paying ten dollars on it. Cleaned up the Barley and bagged it and emptied the meal into the bin the barley was in. [Margin] Horton paid me for the cedar wood $5.00 - Cleaned Barley 3 4 Wednesday Continues Cold, the snow however is slowly going, the late ice storm has left some shreds of it yet. have been looking up a man to day. Geo. Duffield and Geo. Anderson, did not deal with either, was over at Ospringe to see Anderson may yet deal with Duffield. 4 5 Thursday Fine day. we filled 4 bed ticks to day with oat straw, Colin Mc Millan paid us a visit to day. I hitched up the horse to Johny's buggie this afternoon and drove down to Rockwood to see the doctor and I waited at Stewarts till he returned from Guelph at 7 oclock. being a little late when I went back to the doctors, he had just gone again. I was displeased & dissapointed 5 6 Friday Another fine day, but threatening rain. we drew over the horse power so as to cut straw soon Johny took over the fanning mill. I bagged up 3 bags of Northern Spy apples and 3 bags potatoes for Guelph to morrow. Mr & Mrs John Webb paid us a visit this afternoon. 6 7 Saturday A very wet night and the first half of this forenoon, I made ready to go to Guelph but on account of the rain abandoned the idea, we could have gone however after all as it ceased raining about nine oclock. 7 8 Sunday Continues murky and unpleasant, very damp and foggy. we all kept the house pretty closely to day. I have been kept busy trying to make all the animals comfortable. APRIL 1895 8 9 Monday Weather becoming less wintry and the indications are favourable for the early opening up of spring, it would not be early - however even if it was now upon us, I have not yet secured my help for the summer and I am negotiating and looking out, it is a great matter of Concern to me now that I am alone. 9 10 Tuesday Weather taking up again and getting more pleasant. Minnie does not improve as we would like and the doctor displeased me by not staying till he saw me last Thursday, doctors, like every other class of people get careless at times when it is of the greatest importance that they should be attentive & careful. 10 11 Wednesday A fine day. John Smallhorn came to help us and I set him to sort the turnips and throw them back from the potatoe pile. Margaret and I drove to Guelph to day. 3 bags apples (Nor. Spys) and 4 bags potatoes $1.75 for the apples 70¢ for potatoes. Butter 16¢ Eggs 14¢. �11 12 Thursday A very fine day, but threatens rain this afternoon. John Smallhorn has had a nasty job among the frozen potatoes, the south west end of the turnip house is not well protected outside and quite a thickness of the pile is lost. I have been round asking a few hands for sawing tomorrow found the Toltons sawing for themselves with the machine 12 13 Friday Fine this forenoon, but came on rain between 3 & 4 oclock, we had 3 saws going pretty steady until 5 oclock, the last 2 hours we sawed at the bush, we had Robt Morton, Johny Burnett, Geo. Abbott, Walter Mc Williams, John Coffey, Geo. Duffield, John Smallhorn, Johny Sunter & myself. the work went on well and it was a pity the rain came to stop us. I hired Geo. Duffield for 7 months at 16 dollars per month, gets his washing done here, he gets every other Sunday 13 14 Saturday A fine day after the rain of yesterday David Tolton came to day to help us cut wood. John Smallhorn and I sawed mostly together and David split it up. they finished up a number of logs at the last and let me do up the chores. I drove Smallhorn home this evening Geo. Loree gave up the keys of Mrs Peavoys house to day. 14 15 Sunday Fine this morning but got up cold and not very pleasant as the day wore on. Maggie drove alone to Everton meeting and Colin Mc Millan came back with her, the doctor got a call to James Douglas to see one of their children and he called to see Minnie he says she is improving but very slowly. APRIL 1895 15 16 Monday Weather cool and fine. Geo. Duffield started to work this morning. he split up the balance of the unsplit wood in the woodhouse and made a start on the outside pile. [Margin] Geo. Duffield started to work this morning 16 17 Tuesday The weather is improving and things now look as spring may at last come upon us. John Smallhorn was clearing up the last of the frozen potatoes, and piled the stove wood for George as he split it. 17 18 Wednesday The weather has turned fine, a little frost at night. John Smallhorn helped me this forenoon to load up 12 bags of black Joanatte oats for chopping. and he went home with me when I drove to the mill. George has been splitting up the stove wood, George took a load of turnips to the pig house. I took over there more than a load. I pulp and boil them & mix meal in them. [Margin] Sold the pigs to Henry Duffield for 5 cents per lb and the rise - likely to go in about a month. 18 19 Thursday A very fine day, the ground is drying up very fast. George finished the splitting of the stove wood this evening, he had to work very steady at it in order to get it done. I piled the most of it, & unloaded the chop stuff and took home the bags after shaking them. we loaded up the balance of the Mangolds the wagon in the Barn, went for Smallhorn this evening. [Margin] Wm Mc Cullough has started this P.M. to prune the orchard he works till Saturday night for $2.00. 19 20 Friday A very fine, warm & sunshiny day. George started the plow this morning and it has gone well. George had to stop about 3 oclock P.M. and, with Johny, attended John Mc Tavish's barn raising. I sold the "George" horse to James Ramshaw, backed by Wm Anderson. John Smallhorn and I have been cutting some cedar culls into stove wood. unloaded the mangolds this morning at pig pen [Margin] Sold the George horse - Barn raising John McTavish �20 21 Saturday Weather quite warm and the sun out clear & fine. George has plowed all day at the sod. John Smallhorn & I have been sawing up some summer wood. I drove to Rockwood to see the doctor and gave Wm Mc Cullough a ride home. Minnie not been so well this week and we wished the doctor to know it, he thinks she has had the Grippe and gave me more medicine. John Smallhorn went home 21 22 Sunday A very fine day. George and Maggie attended the meeting twice to day. Willie drove out from Guelph to see Minnie he has a new top buggie Johny Currie & wife and others have been visiting. I walked down to Webbs in the evening and got caught in a heavy rain that came on APRIL 1895 22 23 Monday A fine day after the rain of last night. Johny had to go to Guelph to day to be a witness against Thorp for Contravention of the By Laws governing the Sales (market) of the City. I plowed with his team in the sod along with George. I gave up the keys of Mrs Peavoys house to Fred Peavoy, and stipulated that it was rented only by the quarter (3 months) he to pay the taxes and do the road work [Margin] rented Mrs Peavoys house for 2 dollars per month taxes to be paid and road work done. Geo. Duffield witnessed the agreement - Wm Loree secured the rent. 23 24 Tuesday Another very fine day. George has, with "King" cleared off the stones from the 2 fields to the west, behind the orchard, took over turnips to boil and other chores. I have plowed all day at the sod with "Frank & Fred". I have to boil turnips for the pigs & also pulp them. it makes a lot of work, but we think it will pay. 24 25 Wednesday Another beautiful day, threatened rain but did not come. Mary Stewart & her mother drove up from Rockwood to see Minnie. I finished the sod field by noon to day. George finished up the stoning with "King" and manured and gang plowed the onion bed, by noon, afternoon he cultivated with the new Cultivator, the wheat land in front field we also took in a load of turnips for the pigs. 25 26 Thursday Continues fine weather for seeding. Johny has had the use of "Fred" to help his team to cultivate he finds the new cultivator to make rather heavy work for his team on his hard land. George sowed the wheat and harrowed it after the drill. Eddie and Netty Abbott came up on a visit to day. I drove to Everton for the mail in the evening taking them home. Johny got done early with "Fred" . so I took him home 26 27 Friday Beautiful weather, some indications of change but they always wear off without result. George rolled and cultivated the sod for the peas this forenoon. sowed them this afternoon. I have on hand the boiling every day of pulped turnips with the meal for the pigs. have been very unwell for some days, having much inward pain, have taken some pills (morrisons) to try and remove it. 27 28 Saturday Splendid weather for seeding, cool and drying. George has harrowed the pea land after the seeder and partly rolled it before dinner. he cultivated the back field opposite in the afternoon. he worked Fred at it. Johny also worked him a while this forenoon. 28 29 Sunday Weather continues dry & cool, just the kind of weather we are now in need of. Willie & wife & Colin Campbell drove out from Guelph. They called as they returned from Mimosa. Willie also called as he drove past in the morning George & Maggie drove twice to �Everton today. I did up the chores. Minnie kept her bed to day. [Margin] light roan heifer to Bull to night APRIL - MAY 1895 29 30 Monday Beautiful day, warmer this afternoon than has been prevailing, the grass is growing greener on account of the heat. A cool wind, however, generally prevails. George has sowed the west ½ of the back field to the north this A.M. Afternoon he harrowed & rolled it, all to about ½ an hour's work. I have boiled 2 batches for the pigs. I took out the partition giving them all the room, the 2 Mrs Abbotts paid us a visit this P.M. [Margin] I sent a card each to Bella and Auntie Kate. a letter each to Bro. Alex - to Alex. Holyoke and $5.00 to Erin A.O.U.W. 30 MAY 1 Tuesday Rather hotter to day than usual, things are begining to be rather dry. George took out some manure to the Rhubarb bed and dug it in. I rolled the wheat land the while and he & I spent afterwards until dinner time on the pea land rolling & picking stones. I boiled a pot of feed for the pigs afternoon and raked up the yard. George cultivated the 5½ acre field to the left of the lane. Women folks cleaning up cellar. I took Minnie again for a drive. [Margin] a travelling man fixed our Clock to day 1 2 Wednesday Much cooler to day, and continues dry. George has cultivated the back field, but one on the south side of lane and sowed and harrowed it in. we put in "Banner oats". I laid off the Kitchen garden by shovelling out the 2 long walks. Maggie & her mother sowed quite a few onions. I filled up a load of turnips and George drew them to the pig house. took straw also. we turned out last years calves yesterday. 2 3 Thursday Warmer to day, in fact a little too warm for comfort. George cultivated and sowed the remainder of the back, north of lane field to Joanette oats. the east end and the old boggy bit in the middle were rather wet, but not so bad on the whole. I drove Minnie down as far as Uncle Duncan's to day. 3 4 Friday Another very warm day. I have been choring round this forenoon, boiling pig feed &c. fished about a couple of hours and got 5 nice fish for Minnie, 3 trouts. I harrowed this afternoon what George sowed yesterday George cultivated the north front field this A.M. we cleaned up 5 bags Bavarian oats and then he went off to Hugh Black's Barn raising. Dr. Dryden called to see Minnie to day. he says she is much better [Margin] Minnie walked down to Mc Williams to day. got Fred shod all round (reset) by Wm Abbott. not pd. 4 5 Saturday An extremely hot day. Margaret & I have been to Guelph to day with Fred & Buggy, we had 40 doz. eggs, and 22 lbs, 30 doz at 9¢ - 10 doz 10¢. Butter at 15¢. we were at Willie's to dinner there are fears we have seen the highest market past for potatoes. 60¢ was paid to day. George finished sowing & harrowing the front north field. took afterwards 2 loads of pruned stuff out of orchard yet another load to take away before we plow the orchard [Margin] horses very warm to day hottest day of the season 5 6 Sunday Another hot day. Sunshine and splendid growing weather, but rain would now be very acceptable, the trees are leafing out extremely fast since yesterday morning, we have been at home all day Maggie & George have both been twice at Everton. Tina Mc Kinnon is again very sick, poor girl, she is very delicate MAY 1895 �6 7 Monday Another extremely hot day, until about 3 P.M. when the air became cooler, it was thought local thunder showers was the cause. I have had a busy choring day. George took the last load of prunings to the back of the place, and we took a load of straw for the pigs. George afterwards plowed about ⅔ of the orchard. George Williams paid us a visit to day, he is very poorly. Tina Mc Kinnon is also very poorly. Minnie improves very slowly 7 8 Tuesday Continues hot, a little rain fell from the thunder clouds which are passing around. George plowed the balance of the orchard and harrowed and partly rolled it. we wish to make a fine seed bed for the barley. I drove to Everton this afternoon and Minnie accompanied me, on account of the appearance of rain I drove rather fast and she felt wearied. Thos. Tolton & Hanah called awhile this evening [Margin] Keep fishing about every morning for Minnie - Johny got 3 Bushels peas for seed 8 9 Wednesday Another hot day. George finished up the sowing to day. the barley in the orchard. I prepared a floor in the turnip house and pulled down the potatoe pile, they are growing badly. the market for them has gone badly back and left us, as well as many others, in a bad plight. they were 70¢ a bag a couple of weeks ago, and now down to 40¢. 9 10 Thursday Terribly hot to day in the sun. George has been rolling to day and sowed the barley yesterday Charles Socket came along for us to sign the note for the Cultivator $33.00 payable on the 1st April 1897. I dug the flower bed this forenoon in garden, boiling pig feed. George helped awhile at sprouting the potatoes, and hauled over a load of turnips to the pig house. I threw them out at the window of turnip house 10 11 Friday Another steaming hot day. vegitation has made wonderful progress up to this time. the leaf is out in full bloom plum & apple blossom coming out. George has been helping Johny to plow up the far end of the corner field that missed the seeding down 11 12 Saturday The long, hot & dry spell has been broken to day, this morning a heavy thunder cloud passed over us and heavy rain fell, again in the afternoon another also came and the temperature fell very low. I drove to Guelph for the ¼ Bbl beer for Minnie but failed to get it. got 2 bottles till the other can be had in a few days. Johny delivered his bull in Rockwood, he weighed 1680 lbs. at 4¢ & 2 dollars over, $69.20. I had a very cold ride home from Guelph. Minnie is rather poorly. [Margin] Johny got 212 lbs oats for seed. 12 13 Sunday A great change in the temperature. quite a freeze last night, I am afraid damage will result to the tender grain and fruit blossoms, it has been quite cold all day. Maggie and George have been twice at Everton meeting to day. John Webb paid us quite a long visit this afternoon. MAY 1895 13 14 Monday Awfully hard frost last night nothing, I fear, but great damage must follow such a freeze, our rhubarb bed that was rank & grand is mown right down, all the leaves of the beech trees are completely blackened. George & I have been sprouting the potatoes in the turnip house to day, we cleaned up the house some and laid another floor [Margin] oats badly frozen - terrible frost. 14 15 Tuesday A very rough day, quite a snowy time all day. John Smallhorn and George & I have been sprouting potatoes all day. we sort them as we go along. the potatoes have kept well but they are growing rather bad. �15 16 Wednesday Weather a little better to day - not much, if any, frost last night. George & Smallhorn have been at the potatoes again all day. I took down 15 bags black oats to chop, they weighed within 60 lbs of 40 Bls. I hauled the 6 logs in to the mill this morning while they chopped the grist, and I went back for the lumber in the afternoon. 525 feet - Willie drove out to see Minnie and brought the Bbl Beer. [Margin] paid Mr Horton all up, except the lumber - got 295 lbs more meal 16 17 Thursday A fine day. George has plowed quite a piece of the potatoe land to day and drilled up for the mangolds, he and I sowed them after I got the old turnip drill and grooved them out John Smallhorn and I have been sprouting at the potatoes. 17 18 Friday Another fine day. I got the balance (6 rows) of the mangolds sown and then rolled them down with our own turnip drill, sowing at same time a sprinkling of turnip seed. I then wrote a letter to Mrs Peavoy and from Rockwood sent her the twelve dollars by "Express order", by a letter from her I learn that she & her Sister Mrs Stewart intend to start to Oklahoma, where Alex is, on the 21st. 18 19 Saturday A very wet and dissagreeable day outside, the rain started early in the forenoon and kept at it all day afterwards, the temperature has been moderate and the rain will probably do much good in bringing round the frozen grain. John Smallhorn and George & I have been sprouting at the potatoes the most of the day. Lizzie was at Guelph to day. I drove Smallhorn home this ev'g also Jamie Abbott 19 20 Sunday Rained all last night and awhile this morning, it cleared up early however. John & Bella came up, with the children, from Eden, it is quite awhile since they were up before. John says the frost has cut their grain rather badly. we hear bad accounts from Luther and other places. Mr Baker, Howard Tolton & wife, and others were here to day. MAY 1895 20 21 Monday Cold and frosty both night and day. George got away with the hogs about 8 oclock this A.M. they weighed 1680, the nine nearly 187 each . = $84.00. I took 82 as Duffield is meeting a bad market. I bought 5 dollars worth sugar - 3 dollars 28 to the dollar, & 2 granulated 20 lbs to the dollar. (at Passmores) - didn't get back home till about 4 P.M. paid Stout 12 dollars as interest on the note of Alex's. [Margin] Rockwood with hogs - bought sugar - took white heifer to Mc William's Bull. 22 22 Tuesday Wednesday - made mistake in placing this day. Frost again, but milder than has prevailed steadily for going on two weeks. John Smallhorn and I have been sprouting potatoes all day. George has been plowing the potatoe land that he covered with dung yesterday. Dr Dryden & Geo. Stewart came to see Minnie to day. John Rossell & wife & 2 little girls visited here to day. 21 23 Cold Tuesday Heavy frost again last night the ground was hard this morning. George has been drawing out manure on the potatoe ground and spreading it as he goes. I wrote 2 letters this morning 1 to Holyoke and 1 to Joe Mc Intosh and mailed them. paid up Horton in full, and got a bag of flour which was booked for $2.25 got Frank shoes set all round at Abbotts. paid. also the old a/c. & the dollar of Johnys [Margin] cold and frosty. 23 24 Thursday Cool air but much milder than has prevailed for some time. I drove to Guelph with 20 bags potatoes also took our No. 7 plow and got it fixed at Gowdy's. it always ran too deep. we plowed Willie's patch of ground. got 50¢ per bag for potatoes. paid Willie $15.00 - he �has now received $25.00 in cash of the $30.00 I borrowed from him, he got 3 bags potatoes for which he did not pay. got King shod all round 75¢. George split and piled some stove wood in the back, and dug in the garden. [Margin] Guelph - just heard of the Calamity of young George Black's drowning - got shirts & collars for Smallhorn $1.10 24 25 Friday Continues mild, the weather has taken a favourable change. I have been helping George to fill manure and sprouting potatoes when he was out at the field Minnie had a short drive for the first since the cold spell set in. we had a lot of visitors to day, Jackson's, Toltons from Guelph. Bessie Tolton & her Companions. Colin Campbell & Jeenie. Hindley girls &c. we have the shed pretty well cleared of manure. 25 26 Saturday Another very fine day, warm & pleasant. George has plowed about 1½ acres of the turnip and potatoe land although we were delayed a long time after dinner washing the sheep. I finished up the sprouting of the potatoes to day. I drove Maggie to Everton this evening for practice at music to take the place of Mary Black who is unfitted on account of the drowning of her brother in Algomd, they sing at the S.S. Convention next Monday 26 27 Sunday Considerable rain has fallen to day and the temperature has fallen so as to be quite cool. George has been away to day, he went down to see Mr James Bercham who has been quite poorly of late. Minnie is yet very poorly but, I fancy she is gaining a little strength, as she walks up & down stairs without help. Joe Mc Intosh came here last night and is with us to day. MAY - JUNE 18945 27 28 Monday Rather cold to day, some frost last night. I drove Joe part of the way to Rockwood this morning. he intends going up to Guelph from Georgetown this evening, as he has engaged to go to work there. Maggie came down to the S.S. convention to sing in the Choir to day and in the evening Willie drove out from Guelph this morning for Hattie Cutting and went back after dinner. 28 29 Tuesday Much milder to day, although there was a little frost this morning. I took in 30 bags potatoes to Guelph to day, got 50¢ per bag, for 21 bags. and 45¢ for the balance. Willie got 2 bags, for which he did not pay. I got 50¢ oatmeal from Willie. Cultivated Willie's piece of ground. George has been fixing up the fences to day, he put out the calves to pasture in the orchard. Minnie seems a little better. [Margin] white cow calved this A.M. 29 30 Wednesday A very warm day. George drew out manure this forenoon and plowed this afternoon. there is yet about 2¼ acres uncovered and but little manure on hand, we will cover what we can and put hungarian in what is left. I filled up 31 bags potatoes for Guelph. paid Robt. Mc Williams $58.00 which lifted the note and paid him all up for the sow &c. he allowed me 75¢ off. 30 31 Thursday A scorching hot day. I started for Guelph this morning at 6 oclock getting in in good shape about half past nine. met a dull market for potatoes. Charles Socket took a bag in my going in. Sold 8 bags more for 45¢ per bag, and the balance to {E----} for 40¢. Willie paid me for the two bags he got from me on Tuesday. I got 2 bushels seed corn, and ½ a bushel hungarian grass seed. Willie got it for me 5¢ cheaper. [Margin] Guelph with a load of potatoes. 31June 1 Friday Another steaming hot day. George has finished drawing out the manure there were four loads out of the pig yard. I shore the 7 sheep and then drove off to meet Brother Alex, when getting to Erin, I was wired to go on to Caledon as they failed to connect. I met him about �3 miles this side of Caladon a rig he hired brought him that far, it was near 12 oclock before we got home [Margin] paid A.O.U.W. a {senit} for self & Jno McKenzie June 1 2 Saturday Continues hot and windy George has plowed in the manure and a part of the land for hungarian grass. I hitched up and drove over to Toltons with Brother Alex. Thomas hitched to the democrat and we drove up to Rossells, calling to see the Monument Thos has erected for Bella, it is very nice, we had tea at Rossells and a nice visit at both the old & young people. 2 3 Sunday Continues hot, it is 92 in the shade. George & Maggie were at meeting this forenoon. Brother Alex remained at home with us with the exception of visiting over at Johny's this forenoon and Webbs in the afternoon they are getting got Minnie off to Guelph with Willie so as to have teeth extracted JUNE 1895 3 4 Monday A very hot day again, George finished the plowing in the turnip field to day, hungarian &c. I took Brother Alex to Guelph to day, when getting there I went with Minnie to Parker's the dentist and she had 3 teeth pulled, paid him a dollar, she stood it very well, considering her weakly condition. I went to Galt per G.T.R. 85¢ return ticket. Alex went by C.P.R. met at Cousin Willies shortly after six P.M. 4 5 Tuesday Continues hot & sultry. I was up at ½ past four A.M. and saw Alex off for home on the C.P.R. at 6 A.M. I took a stroll round Galt and through the Gouldin & McCulloch shops. starting for Guelph at about 11 oclock, and getting to Guelph at dinner time Minnie returned home with me. George cut potatoes to day for planting, we are warned out to the roads for Thursday 5 6 Wednesday Quite a rain this forenoon. George and I cut potatoes for seed this forenoon while it rained, between dinner and supper we put in the feed corn. I dropped it and George plowed it in. after tea I sowed the hungarian grass seed, ½ a Bushel and seven pounds on a little over an acre and half. George made the wagon ready for road work tomorrow. [Margin] "Forester Cow to Mc Williams to day." 6 7 Thursday Turned cold last night, this morning there was quite a change George & I have been at the road work to day. I drove the team and George was in the pit. brought 9 loads of gravel from Loree's to the road near Macks. 4 forenoon and 5 afternoon. had dinner at Loree's. the principal part of the work is done below Macks. they are rounding up the middle of the road from the sides and putting on more gravel. 7 8 Friday A very fine day, cooler than the past few days, George and I have planted between 5 & 6 bags of potatoes to day, also sowed 4 rows of beans. I can pretty nearly plant as fast as George can plow them in. I drove to Everton in the evening & brought up Nellie & Eddie Abbott to keep Minnie Company tomorrow while Maggie & her mother are at Guelph tomorrow. 8 9 Saturday Rather hot day again. Maggie and her Mother drove Fred to Guelph to day, starting by about 6 oclock they were there about ½ past 8. Sold their butter 43 lbs for 14¢ and the Eggs 11¢ 37 doz. came to about $11.00. Geo. & I have been busy at the potatoe planting we planted the rest of the 16 bags. Minnie got along very well Nellie Abbott kept her Company all day. Eddie went out shooting at the bush. Maggie & her Mother returned in good time [Margin] James Black's Baby Boy died this morning �9 10 Sunday Another warm day, we are now wishing for rain, the wind is now very drying and frequent rains are necessary to keep the ground moist, crops seem to be doing fairly well. John Mc Kenzie, Bella & children paid us a visit to day. Henry Dunbar paid us a visit this evening JUNE 1895 10 11 Monday A very hot day. George and I cut potatoes this forenoon 10 or 11 bags and planted in the afternoon. Maggie and her mother attended the funeral of James Black's child. Hugh Black's folks got word this morning of the finding of poor George's body and being on the way down, if it arrives by the ten A.M. train tomorrow, they will bury at ½ past 3 P.M. [Margin] George Black's body found - to be buried tomorrow 11 12 Tuesday Continues hot & dry. we are wishing for rain. Maggie drove to Everton this morning to learn about the funeral of Geo. Black, and found they were to bury in the afternoon. Geo. and I planted the potatoes all to 3 bags this A.M. Maggie & her Mother & I went, in the buggy, to the funeral, there was a large attendance, the body was too unsightly to view George finished the potatoes all to 2 bags which he cut. 12 13 Wednesday Breezy & sultry to day, George & I finished planting the potatoes at 9 A.M. I helped Johny to cut up to dinner time. George afterwards cultivated and rolled the turnip ground. I hoed in the onion bed, it is very dirty Mrs Duncan Robertson, Oakville and Mrs. Joe Hindley paid us a visit and had tea with us. Johny finished planting his potatoes at 5 P.M. Minnie seems improving, but very slowly 13 14 Thursday Hot & dry. George has plowed in the turnip land, we are working it up pretty fine. I hoed in the onions this forenoon, Afternoon I took the buggie down to Willie Abbotts and had 2 of the tiers set. I helped him by taking them off and other help. afterwards brought home the mail and gave Smallhorn a ride up as far as Mortons. 14 15 Friday Continues dry and hot in the Sun. George plowed in turnip land to day and nearly finished this evening. at noon he & I plowed up some of our garden patch that had gone to weeds. he also helped Johny out with some stones that were on his turnip land I finished up the hoeing the onions and afterwards spent a long time fixing up the shattered buggie top 15 16 Saturday Warm sunshine, but cool air. dry. George has plowed out the turnip land and fixed up the roller which had gone wrong in the staves of one drum. he harrowed and rolled the turnip land. I got the buggie top fixed and placed on and drove Minnie & her Mother to Rockwood. The Dr. ex'm'd her and says she is some better, we did not think so from appearances. I sent away the $3.00 for Releif Settlement. got post Office order cashed $12.00. [Margin] drove to Rockwood. had tea at Stewarts - settled for Releif claim - got plaster and whiskey for Minnie 16 17 Sunday A very fine day, but dry, rain is anxiously looked for. the hay is beyond help but the other crops would be immensely benefited by rain Maggie & George have been twice at Everton meeting Willie drove out from Guelph to see Minnie and brought her some tasty bites. Minnie had a short drive out as far as the upper side road. JUNE 1895 17 18 Monday �Another dry, hot day. George drilled up enough of the turnip land for me to sow - a pound & 1/2 of "Thorpe's improved Am'n Shipping Swede" - Willie is to send out 15 lbs "Elephant " seed by the stage (which came this ev'g) - George picked the meadow to day, and afterwards drew rails and fixed fences till night. we were back in the bush fixing up against Maiken's cattle. {in margin}Sowed a part of the turnips. picked the meadow - fixing fence - 18 19 Tuesday Continues dry & hot in the sun, the thermometer shows 85 in the shade. George finished the drilling of the turnips this forenoon amd I sowed the Elephant seed I also sowed Johny's Elephant seed this afternoon behind his barn. 2½ lbs on about 2 acres. George drew the rest of the rails for the pig corner of the meadow and scuffled the mangols, spudded thistles &c. [Margin] finished sowing the turnips - Johny sowed a part of his also. Scuffled mangolds 19 20 Wednesday Not much change in the weather other than it is somewhat overcast and there is likely rain somewhere about, there is none here however and we are looking anxiously for it. George has been hoeing the mangolds. 20 21 Thursday No rain yet here although it is looking some like it. the wind is from the east. George harrowed the potatoes this morning 2122 Friday Cleared up again and no rain here, there are accounts of heavy rain near by, we need rain in the worst way. George has been helping Robert Morton at his field drain digging. I have bagged up 20 bags of potatoes. we have kept our potatoes too long, the market has gone to pot. I drove to Rockwood and got $100.00 remittance by Express from Alex. 22 23 Saturday Continues dry & warm. O we are anxiously looking for a break in this dry spell. I started for Guelph with 20 bags of potatoes. by about 6.30. arriving there about 9.30. Sold my load for 37¢ per {bag} some got 45¢ by selling in bag lots. I paid 100 dollars took a receipt to Miss Loghrin until getting the papers next week. had my dinner at Willies. Bella & John Mc Kenzie were there. George finished hoeing the mangolds, and cleared out the branches out of the orchard out on to the lane. cutting thistles &c. [Margin] Guelph - sold 20 bags potatoes 23 24 Sunday Dry & dusty and high wind Maggie & Minnie and I drove down to Mc Kenzies Minnie remained there, when we got there, they had gone to Thomy Webbs and I drove down for them. John's crops are in a bad condition for want of rain. terrible brush fire over by Reed's. started from Robt. Mc Williams [Margin] "sow pigged to day." 10 pigs. there was another dead one. JUNE JULY 1895 24 25 Monday The welcome rain came this morning and kept falling moderately for an hour or two, it cleared up too soon again however, and we had no more after about 9 oclock. George & I helped Johny to get the beaver meadow fenced. I drew the rails & stakes, and the others made and pointed the stakes & drove the most of them. the rain will start the turnips likely. 25 26 Tuesday A very fine day. things seem much freshened up with the rain of yesterday. George has helped Johny all day at his beaver meadow fence. I have been mending shoes the most of the day. ½ soled two pair for Maggie and rep'd a pair for her Mother, also sewed up a lot of rips on a pair of Georges. got 50 Cabbage plants from Janet Abbott this ev'g 26 27 Wednesday Thundery and hot this A.M. with a very heavy rain. I took the buggy down to Wm. Abbotts this A.M. and had the other 2 tires set. I paid him a dollar & half for the whole job �of the tires setting and fixing the draw knife shank. loaded up 30 bags oats for Guelph tomorrow John Fielding buried to day at Guelph. 27 28 Thursday Fine day after the rain. I drove to Guelph with 30 bags of oats, was in in fair time sold to James Ryan 27 bags. = 60 bushels @ 37½ per bushel. = $22.40 Willie got the other 3 bags. George has been cutting thistles to day. 28 29 Friday Fine day, considerable rain fell this afternoon. George & I picked and bagged 24 bags potatoes. After dinner we pulled up the pump out of the well and took it apart. the water has had a bad taste & smell. we found nothing however and put it back again. we loaded up the load this evening. 29 30 Saturday A very fine day. I was up early this morning and started for Guelph with my load at 6.10 arrived at Guelph at 9.10. sold 21 bags potatoes to a teamster for 33¢ per bag. and 3 bags to Willie at same price. Maggie & her mother were also in with Fred & buggie their eggs & butter were over ten dollars. 41 lbs butter & 29 dozen eggs. the former 15 & 16¢ per lb and latter 14¢. I got a ¼ barrell ale for Mr. Webb. 100 lbs stuff to kill potato bugs. p'd Penfold $1.65 old a/c. Geo. underbrushed around the back watering place 30 July 1 Sunday Very warm and sultry this A.M. turned cooler after dinner which leads one to think there has been rain near by. Margaret & I drove down to Eden this morning and returned with Minnie in the evening John's crops have improved since getting the rain this last week. Minnie has not gained greatly while away on account of having some poorly spells. JULY 1895 1 2 Monday Dominion day. Very fine weather, but dry. we could put up with a shower every day these times. I offered George a holiday to day, but he did not accept. he and I have started to turnpike the back lane. we plow up the ditch on each side and scraping it into the middle of the road. Maggie went to the presbyterian social to night at Ospringe. George also went alone in our buggie. she with Mc Williams [Margin] started to turnpike the back lane. Ospringe Social. 2 3 Tuesday Another fine day. George and I had an ugly job cleaning out our well, the water lately has been tasting & smelling badly, we had difficulty in getting the pump out as we lifted bodily out the well, it being too firm together to take apart while in the well, we poured out a little over 8 feet of water and had all completed about 3 P.M. the balance of the day we put in at turnpiking [Margin] The turnips are making their appearance - we have been anxious on account of the dry weather 3 4 Wednesday Dry & warm, we are longing for rain again. George and I with the team have been all day at the turnpiking again. we plowed the second time and had it all cleaned out about 4 P.M. we then went down to Webbs for the Gale Harrow to level it, but afterward took the new cultivator, and then harrowed & stoned it. Annie Sunter and Nolly Lundy visited Minnie. Annie goes to Meaford Friday next [Margin] visitors Minnie not quite so well - finished the turnpiking of lane to the foot of the hills 4 5 Thursday Signs of rain but none came to day has been dry and warm. there is a great outcry for rain the crops are suffering badly. Mr Dunbar Called this morning and we drove together to the Everton Cemetery and, along with many others, we assisted to smooth and dress it up. levelling the graves and straightening the slabs was the principal work. George has scuffled the corn and mangolds, also hoed all the corn, had dinner at Mary's along with Shaw [Margin] Everton Cemetery fixing with a Bee - corn & mangolds scuffled & hoed. �5 6 Friday This terrible drouth still continues the want of rain is now being severely felt. the crops will now be short in any event but rain now would greatly assist in restoring what will otherwise be destroyed. George is away on an excursion to Brantford. I have cleaning and fixing up the buggie preparatory to painting it. Minnie is not so well these days. seems to have caught cold and cannot get rid of it. [Margin] S.S. Excursion to Brantford George there 6 7 Saturday Rather dull to day and appearances that ordinarily precede rain, but in this dry spell all signs fail. George picked the stones from the back lane where turnpiked and rolled before dinner, afternoon he borrowed his father's scuffler and scuffled all our potatoe patch 3½ acres. I took the buggie apart and cleaned & sandpapered it and put on a coat of paint on the gear and shaft and a part of the rest. Johny & Lizzie went to Guelph to day. George & Mary came up to day 7 8 Sunday One of the hottest days of the season, the mercury stood at 93 or 94 in the shade, Oh for rain. I took a walk down to Webb's this forenoon. Willie came down from Mimosa before tea with John Campbell, and Jennie & Colin came along about 11 oclock P.M. and they all left for Guelph at 11.30. Joe Mc Intosh is back again at Guelph and going out to work again [Margin] Johny & Lizzie went to Everton meeting and Maggie went with them. She returned with Mortons while the others went to James Blakeley JULY 1895 8 9 Monday A very hot day, and sultry. quite a number of thunder showers have passed around this afternoon and a little rain fell here but nothing of consequence. we sorted and washed the remainder of our potatoes, the salting process makes a good many of them rot by eating into the eyes. I half soled a boot and sewed rips for Johny and he worked for me the while. we have been painting the buggie this P.M. George has hoed and also repairing the hay rack. [Margin] sorting and washing potatoes - painting Buggie - repairing rack. 9 10 Tuesday A wonderful drop in the temperature it has been a cold day throughout and very windy. I fear the rain has passed off again, we hear of fine showers at Guelph and other places. George spent this forenoon fixing up the hay rack and some other chores. I finished, with Margaret's help, the painting of the buggie. 2 coats we also ground our scythe and the mowing machine knife, which took some time to do. George hoeing potatoes. [Margin] took the colt to Webbs to pasture - fixing the hay rack hoeing potatoes and painting the Buggie 10 11 Wednesday Much warmer to day again - George and I have been hoeing the potatoes to day, a good deal of my time was taken up by finishing up the painting of the buggie and putting it together George also cut round our hay field, 9 rounds after supper. Johny cut what was worth while in his back hay field next our pea field. Willie & John Campbell are about starting to build a fence tomorrow on the 5th line Erin Campbell's property. [Margin] hoeing the potatoes putting the buggie together - started to cut the meadow 11 12 Thursday Warm and close again to day. George cut quite a piece of our grass to day, and we started to take in and gather Johny's hay before dinner. we intended to gather some of ours, but a shower came and stopt us. Mary Tovell visited us to day, also Mrs David Stewart and Mary. [Margin] visitors - cut some of our grass to day. - helped Johny some at his hay 12 13 Friday Threatened rain this forenoon but did not come on till after dinner. Johny helped us cock up our hay this morning and we had it done by about 10 oclock, George and him then �went to Dan. Talbot's barn raising. they did not quite finish it and were late in getting home. Charlie Alton got badly hurt by having a plate fall on him. quite a wet afternoon [Margin] haying - Dan. Talbot Barn raising - Charlie Alton got hurt at it. 13 14 Saturday A very fine day after the rain I started off for Guelph about 7 oclock this morning with the team and Democrat. had 6 bags potatoes. got 45¢ a bag. Willie got one of them. (for which he paid) I paid Willie $1.50 to balance accounts. there is a misunderstanding. he says he paid me for the potatoes he received when I paid him the cash I owed him, I thought not and I see this diary upholds me. he should give me the $1.50 back. [Margin] Guelph with team & democrat - 6 bags potatoes - light roan heifer to Mc William's Bull to day. 1415 Sunday A very fine day. George drove Maggie to Everton meeting this forenoon. Joseph Mc Intosh paid us a visit, he rode out with Willie & Jeenie who went over to Mc Millans on the 5th line Erin, to see Mrs Mc Millan who has had her leg broken with the kick of a cow. Margaret & I drove down with Joe to Uncle Duncans and met Willie & Jeenie on their way home. {Duplicate scan of #029} {Overlay on page #030. The overlay is not in William's handwriting.} Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wiser I would rather be a door-Akeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness JULY 1895 15 16 Monday Fine day, George was early up this morning and cut nearly all the remainder of the grass in the meadow field, we got on after breakfast and put up the house fork, and drew in 2 loads before dinner - afternoon we drew in the balance, 5 loads, making 7 loads in all. I raked together what George cut this morning 2 loads, and they did without me for a load or two on unloading [Margin] took in our hay to day 7 loads - both cutting & raking 16 17 Tuesday Another fine day. George and I have been at the turnips, he scuffled some and we have started to thin them. I received a telephone message to go down to Georgetown this evening on business, to Moores, so I went down on the 6 oclock - Maggie driving me to Rockwood. [Margin] went to Georgetown this evening on a call by Telephone - started to thin the turnips 17 18 Wednesday A very fine day, not too hot - I have had a busy day, investigating into James Moores business about his pasture, and found that he has had peacable possession of it for over 10 years. Mr Barber, his neighbour has bought it and put his cow in this morning. James claims the ground by virtue of the law of limitation. so we don't know yet how it may end - Mr James Early accompanied me in some of my rounds, returned home this evening [Margin] Maggie & Rae Sunter were at Bella's to day, & called at Rockwood for my arrival on the train they left Minnie at Hugh Blacks and we called round for her. George helped Johny at his hay. 18 19 Thursday Continues fine weather, more rain would do much good. George and I have been thinning the turnips to day. Minnie & her mother with Cousin Rachel Sunter were visiting at Everton. I drove Maggie and her over to Toltons this evening, leaving Rae there, they are planning to go to the Model Farm, Guelph tomorrow. [Margin] thinning the turnips - visiting round with Rachel Sunter �19 20 Friday Very dull this morning and looked like rain, we had a little in the afternoon but there was much more around Rockwood & Guelph. Maggie went to the Model Farm in company of her Cousins Rachel Sunter and David Tolton. there were other 2 buggie loads with them. Judson Tolton and 2 Kerr girls, & Kenneth Mc Dougal with Alice Tolton. George scuffled the potatoes to day, and we thinned some turnips also. [Margin] scuffling the potatoes - turnips - 3 rigs to the Model Farm. 20 21 Saturday A very close and hot day. I went to Guelph to day, getting a ride with John Coffey in his democrat, he carried in the screen door which we changed for a larger one and brought it back - I was looking after Moore's business and having some advice relative to it from Mc Millan the lawyer. he can't give a decided opinion until he sees the titles, but, in the meantime says they should hold on to the property. George has been at the turnips, cutting some fence corners and took in the product. [Margin] Guelph on Moore's business - George cutting fence corners and taking it in. cleaned rails from line 21 22 Sunday Continues dry & hot, the land is getting very dry around here again, rain has been falling otherwhere around us, but scarce here, only the least here to day. Maggie and Minnie have been at Everton meeting to day, this is the first for Minnie in a very long time. we had a long letter from Alex. Holyoke which came to hand to day. I had a long look for our 4 calves in Maiken swamp. [Margin] Letter from Alex. Holyoke - Minnie at Everton meeting. JULY 1895 22 23 Monday Dry & hot. George finished the scuffling of the turnips this morning and forenoon we had 72 drills to thin this morning. they are fine plants. I worked at them all day with George in the evening I drove down to Everton for some shorts for the sow, got 50 lbs mixed bran & shorts, paid 45¢ for it. [Margin] scuffling & hoeing the turnips - shorts at Everton 23 24 Tuesday Continues the same dry weather we hear there have been fine rains down at John Mc Kenzies - George & I went over the potatoe patch this morning and dusted on the bug killer where there were any bugs - this is the first time and there was but a small percentage requiring to be touched. Minnie & her mother visited at Duffields this afternoon. hoeing the turnips. I half soled a boot for Ruth Mc [Margin] dusting the potatoes this A.M. for Bugs - mending shoe 24 25 Wednesday Somewhat sultry and looking like rain but none fell. I drove by Rockwood to Guelph to meet Auntie Kate on the 10.05 A.M. James was with her and they both went on and I drove on. we went to Field & Mc Millans, and Field took notes of their case. Willie had 19, I think to dinner. Abbotts & their friends and our folks. Joe was off work for the afternoon. James Abbott took sick and rode home with me. Kate & James & Mabel went home on the 10 P.M. train - A. O. U. W. [Margin] Guelph on Moores business - George finished the turnip hoeing. started to take up the stones on stony acre - Minnie & Maggie drove to Everton 25 26 Thursday Another dull day but still no rain of any account here, there was a shower passed round. sent five dollars to pay double dues & assints for self & John Mc Kenzie. I half soled a boot for Rob't Mc Williams and put heels on Maggie Marshalls. 50¢ paid. George and I have been taking up stones on stony acre. Willie was here to day from Guelph. I gave him back $1.50 which he paid me to day, that was disputed, 50¢ for interest on the loan of the 30 dollars and the dollar to pay off the Gowdy note which still stands. [Margin] working at the stony acre - mending shoes - Willie from Guelph got butter from his mother and Mrs Jestin �26 27 Friday Continues dull but dry & close, George and I have been working at the stony acre, tearing up stones with the team, we dig around them some and then hitch on the stone hook which generally makes them so as we can hitch the chain - it is a handy device. 2728 Saturday a very fine rain started before bed time last night and this morning it was raining which it continued less or more till noon when it ceased, it has been the best rain since seeding. Margaret & myself started for Guelph after a heavy shower at 7.30. we took about the usual 2 hours to drive in, sold the butter at 17¢ some of the eggs at 12¢ and the rest at 10¢ I bought a spade at Richardson's $1.00 a hat at Franks $1.00 got other articles of dry goods. 28 29 Sunday Fine day after the rain, a little cooler which, I would think, will be favourable for filling the grain. Maggie & George drove to Everton meeting this forenoon. Minnie has not been so well to day and her mother have stayed about home all day. I took a walk towards evening to see the colt at Webbs. we had a few visitors in the evening. [Margin] land freshened up with the rain of yesterday. JULY - AUGUST 1895 29 30 Monday A fine day, but there seems a change on hand, the glass is up to the top and sultry looking clouds are hanging round, and showers in the evening. George moulded up the potatoes and plowed the head lands, and afterwards scuffled some turnips. I took the young pigs from the sow this forenoon and did up some chores. I helped Johny hoe turnips and turn barley this P.M. [Margin] moulded up the potatoes - weaned the pigs - hoeing turnips for Johny 30 31 Tuesday A heavy rain last night. and to day the wind has been blowing strong and quite cold especially in the afternoon when it was much too cold for comfort. Johny helped George and I to take out the large stones this A.M. from the stony acre, and we helped him single turnips in the afternoon. I just did 4 drills. and after supper did the chores and drove down to Everton. got 100 of flour, did not pay for it. got a card from Eli Gollop that they were visiting Erin & Eramosa and to look out for them. [Margin] Flour at the mill. - stoning at home and thinning turnips at Johny's. - card from Gollops. 31 Aug 1 Wednesday This has been a very cold and very windy day. George thinned turnips for Johny all forenoon and a short time after dinner. I also worked awhile at the same. The Gollops & Dr. & Mrs Webster & Mrs Jas. Miller came to visit us at about 3 oclock. P.M. (all the Gollop family excepting Ben. & Robie) they spent a very pleasant time with us, and after tea, started off for home at about 6 oclock - the Dr. had a quiet talk with Minnie, he says her trouble is with her stomach & bowels and he fears Dr. Dryden has overlooked that. Mrs. Black (M. {Jans}) Kansas City, was with the company [Margin] thinned turnips this forenoon at Johny's - Johny and George pulled up stones on stony acre afternoon. - Gollops and Dr. & Mrs Webster visit us. Aug. 2 Thursday Friday Much warmer to day, very smokey as if there were fires abounding in the country around. George and I have been working among fire & smoke clearing up the ground around the watering place behind. we had to replace the fence between Johny's and ourselves and have made quite a riddance of much of the rubbish around there. had a visit of George Williams, Miss Anderson & Miss Agnes Tovel. Minnie not very well. [Margin] clearing up the land round the watering place - and burned piles behind Jestins. - visitors Aug 2 1 3 Friday Thursday A fine day, threatening, but kept dry. Vin Mc Cullough drove over to see Minnie and stayed till evening. George and I helped Johny in with his barley. I raked it up for him. I drove over to Altons for the binder twine this evening, taking round Mrs Morton to their �own gate, who was visiting also. [Margin] visitors. binder twine - helping Johny in with his barley - 3 4 Saturday Warm to day. the sun has a red appearance these days, but it is cloudy also. George has scuffled the turnips to day. and I hoed 20 drills the second time. George also hoed some. I had a good deal of choring round to day and started off for Rockwood shortly after 5 oclock P.M. taking Minnie to Everton where she remained all night. Dr. Webster writes that he did not know that Dr. Dryden had Minnie on hand at the present, and would rather not suggest any change in treatment with the Dr. I took back the picture of Margaret to Stansons - it is not considered a good likeness [Margin] scuffling turnips second time and hoeing them - Rockwood - letter from Dr. Webster. 4 5 Sunday A very fine day, dry & warm with a nice breeze blowing. Maggie and her mother went to Everton and with Minnie at Mary's met the rest of the freinds from Eden & Guelph. Willie and Jeenie made us a call before returning home. George and I had our dinner alone by ourselves. I have been writing a letter to Alex. Holyoke. and one to Alex Mc Gregor. [Margin] alone at home this P.M. - Forestor cow away again. August 1895 5 6 Monday Another very warm day. George cut the barley in the orchard, he was done with it early in the afternoon and after that he pulled some peas with the scythe, opening up the ends so that the horse rake can work. I hoed at the turnips. the Mrs Abbott & Jamie & their 2 Meaford visitors were here to day. I drove them home at night [Margin] hoeing turnips - cut Barley with the mower - visitors - "white sow away to day." 6 7 Tuesday Threatning rain, but very little falls - there was a small shower or two. George and I fixed up the horse rake this morning, and also pulled up the pump and I fixed the sucker, and we pulled some peas - they did not work extra well, and the little moisture from the showers made them worse. we quit them all together at supper time. Uncle Thomas Tolton & Mary Stephens visited us this P.M. Johny & Lizzie went to Rockwood Woolen Mill. They got some medicine for Minnie from Webster & Dryden [Margin] started to pull the peas with horse rake - visitors - medicine from Rockwood 7 8 Wednesday Continues fine, there was thunder last night and a little shower early this morning, but it cleared up to be fine all day. George drew up 2 loads of wood from the brush this morning, and we pulled some peas till dinner time between then & supper time I raked the barley in the orchard and George cocked it up. Johny helped him awhile, the pigs became so uncontrollable that we had to shut them up till we got the stubble ready. [Margin] Bella and the children with Miss Ramsay paid us a visit to day - drawing home wood - cocked up the barley - pulling peas 8 9 Thursday Very hot & sultry. George and I pulled peas with the scythe when until about 4 o'clock P.M. when we took in a load of barley before supper and Johny helped us take in the remaining 3 loads after supper, 4 loads in all, not bad for this year, out of the orchard 2¾ acres. Robert Mc Williams got the loan of the rake and I could not get it raked. [Margin] pulling peas with the scythe - hauled in the barley - 4 loads. 9 10 Friday Rain through the night. and this forenoon considerable rain fell. I could have wished we had hauled in what peas was ready yesterday, instead of pulling more. I dont like rain to come on peas when they are ready to go in to the barn. we were fixing up the canvas of the binder to day, and George was clearing out the cattle stable between dinner & supper. after tea �he fired up the brush heaps in swamp. I had a big hunt for the cows in swamp to night. [Margin] Rain - fixing up the binder - clearing out cattle stable - firing up brush in swamp. 10 11 Saturday John Campbell paid me a dollar & 5¢ for oats. A very sultry, warm and close day signs of rain, but dry to day. George wheeled out the manure out of the cattle stable this A.M. hoed among the turnips before dinner & supper, got the cows in swamp after tea, very hard to find - drew in the barley rakings when he returned. I helped Johny fix up the binder this A.M. we ground the sections and the knife and put them on again. I raked the barley stubble and I drove to Everton for pig feed p'd a dollar. Minnie went with me [Margin] fixing up the binder hoeing turnips drawing the barley rakings - Everton for low grade {floor} for pigs - Paid a dollar 11 12 Sunday Warm and close again to day. Maggie drove to Everton meeting alone. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, and gave it to Dr. Dryden to mail it tomorrow morning on the train - I drove to Rockwood to see the doctor about Minnie, he gave me a few more directions, we think her stomach is slightly better [Margin] wrote letter to Meaford - Dr. Dryden Rockwood AUGUST 1895 12 13 Monday Cleared up to a fine day, warm this A.M. but cleared off cool & fine with high wind this afternoon - George worked with his axe clearing up the brush to watering place this A.M. we turned the peas after dinner and when done cut some more with the scythe. I helped Johny awhile putting up a fence at his barn, were called on by Emerson & Dan Tolton before leaving for Manitoba tomorrow morning, also Alfred Duffield [Margin] underbrushing - turning peas. cutting peas also - visitors before going to Manitoba - picking apples 13 14 Tuesday Continues fine, our peas have been so wet we are anxious to get them ready for hauling in - Johny has made the first cutting with the binder in his oat field below his barn. George has helped him by stooking up, he has over the half of the field cut. I have been fixing the brush fence between Maikers & us. they put out our young cattle on the other line. [Margin] started the Cutting with the Binder - fixing the brush fence 1415 Wednesday Fine weather. Johny helped George to finish cutting the peas and turned them before dinner, while I went to Everton to get a bit of hoop iron to put on the binder. Afternoon we all went at drawing in the peas, took in 6 loads - they are in fairly dry condition but very dirty. George and I went over the most of the potatoes. shaking the powder on them before breakfast. [Margin] this A. M. finished cutting the peas - hauled in 6 loads afternoon - dusted the potatoes before breakfast 15 16 Thursday A very fine harvest day, although warm, in the peas by taking the last 2 loads this morning. Johny finished cutting his oat field at between 3 & 4 oclock P.M. they started our back field before supper and had quite a piece done before night - I scuffled some and have been firing up some at the swamp - it is getting pretty well cleared up. Minnie & Maggie drove to Everton this ev'g. Mother got a letter from Alex. containing ten dollars, this mail. [Margin] finished taking in the peas. - turning in the swamp - cutting the oats at both places. - letter from Holyoke. 16 17 Friday Quite warm to day, and the wind has been blowing very fresh from the east. the fire in the swamp has broken out and ran over considerable ground, fanned by the east wind. Johny has cut our 6 acre field of oats, and started the front field this evening. I have scuffled some turnips and drove down to Rockwood this evening and got the money order cash and got some medicine for Minnie. paid 50¢ for it. and also $4.50 on old a/c. �17 18 Saturday very close and warm to day. Margaret and myself drove to Guelph to day. Sold over eight dollars worth butter & eggs. 20¢ for butter 10¢ for eggs, got a suit of clothes for five dollars ($5.00) changed my hat and gave 75¢ extra. costing now $1.75 - Margaret & I had dinner at Willies. met Janet Abbott & her 2 nieces Nettie & Jennie from Meaford. we were caught by a terrible thunder storm & rain shortly after starting home. took shelter at frog pond in Hood's shed. it damped our swamp fires, which was acceptable. they had it hard at home 18 19 Sunday A very fine day after the heavy rain and thunder storm of last night. George & Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon. Willie drove out from Guelph - Colin Campbell and Joe Mc Intosh accompanied him. Joe & Willie returned home between 5 & 6 oclock. Minnie does not improve much, if any, these days. AUGUST 1895 19 20 Monday Favourable weather for drying up the stooks after the heavy rain of Saturday evening. Cool and airy. George and Johny have been cutting with the binder. Johny finished cutting his spring wheat this forenoon and then came and cut ours afternoon, and also cut some in the black oats, they are the last we have to cut and they are green enough to leave for a little. I drove to Rockwood & Eden this eve'g. Bella's girl has been sick. [Margin] Bella's baby has been sick but is better - a drive to Rockwood and Eden - we have begun to feed the corn to the cows. 20 21 Tuesday A very fine day, until about 4 P.M. when we were visited by a heavy thunder storm & rain - George and Johny have been cutting peas with the scythe in quarry field. we took off the load of peas that has been on the wagon some time. I have washered and washed the buggie to day, and hoed among the turnips - Minnie does not improve any, her stomach is very weak [Margin] quite a thunder & rain storm this P.M. - cutting peas at Johny's 21 22 Wednesday The air is cool and drying, we took the rack off the wagon this morning and put on the box, and I drove to Rockwood this forenoon and brought home 16 bushels lime. paid 2 dollars for it. George and Johny have been cutting peas all day in the quarry field with the scythe. I helped them when I came back from Rockwood. Mr Baker visited this P.M. [Margin] Rockwood for lime - cutting peas in quarry field - Johny's sow pigged this morning 2223 Thursday Fine drying day. frost last night - Johny & George cut and shocked the last of our grain (Black oats) this forenoon, they were so thick a crop and heavy in wet part that I had to turn in and help shock. we drew at Johny's peas afternoon. I helped at taking in 3 loads before supper, they took in 3 afterwards. Margaret & I drove down to Rockwood expecting to see Mc Kenzies at the doctor with the child, they had been there in morning [Margin] Rockwood - shorts for Pigs at Rock'd 60¢ - finished cutting our grain - drawing peas - sent card each to Holyoke & Meaford 23 24 Friday Very close and warm to day, looked like rain this morning but these appearances dissappeared through the day, they came on again in the evening - John Smallhorn threshed peas to day - nearly 8 bushels. Johny had George helping him draw in his oats & wheat, 8 acres of oats and all his wheat ( acre). Mrs Mc Kenzie visited us to day. I helped some in Johny's mow in drawing in, drove down John in the evening. Minnie, although out of bed, has not been at all well to day [Margin] drawing in oats and wheat at Johny's -Threshing peas Smallhorn 24 25 Saturday Quite a fall of rain last night and this morning. it has stopped the hauling in which I was laying out for. Lizzie went to Guelph to day, and, as it rained Johny accompanied her. Butter 22¢ to day, and eggs 11¢. Geo. & I chored round this forenoon. Geo. cleaned out �more particularly the cattle stable, so as to get to work in it with its fittings. I mended up King's horse collar. Geo. gang plowed afternoon in pea field. I hoed in the turnips. Minnie has kept her bed to day. She feels very weak. [Margin] rain stops drawing in. - Johny & Lizzie to Guelph. - gang plowing - choring - mending the harness 25 26 Sunday A very fine day, clear sunshine and breezy, making it a good drying day. Bessie Tolton and Juston paid us a visit this morning and brought some river trout their father caught for Minnie. I walked over there this forenoon and had dinner with them. I returned home by way of Dunbars and had a nice visit and tea with them. Bella & John were up to day, their baby is very unwell. other visiters to day [Margin] walked over to Toltons & Dunbars - Maggie twice to Everton - Bella & John up their Baby sick - other visitors AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 1895 26 27 Monday A very close warm day. we have been drawing in oats and the wheat. 3 loads of wheat and 9 loads of oats. we have moved Minnie down stairs to day to the spare bed room, had quite a few visitors, had word of Bella's baby being very poorly and that the doctor is very uneasy about it. [Margin] moved Minnie down stairs 27 28 Tuesday A very fine day, but close and warm - Mrs Webb and Margaret had decided to drive together down to Eden, but as I was hitching up Auntie Kate came along from Georgetown. Mrs Webb & I then drove down afternoon. from there I drove Bella & the baby up to the doctors and she accompanied the doctor up to Guelph on the train to see Dr. Howitt, the doctors agree there is serious danger of brain trouble which will take a few days yet to develop. Mrs Webb and I were late in getting back home after seeing Bella return on the ten oclock P.M. train. [Margin] Bella's baby very sick. 28 29 Wednesday An extremely hot and close day, which finished up with a terrible thunder and rain storm at about 8 oclock P.M. Johny with George's help took in 6 loads of his peas, they pulled 3 loads of them with the scythe and finished them up. they also took in the raking of our wheat that I raked this morning. Mr & Mrs David Stewart visited us to day, also Willie from Guelph - Auntie Kate accompanied the Stewarts to the train. I mended a pair Boots for Willie Mc Williams. drove to Everton for a Bag of flour. (not paid) Bessie Tolton & Kenneth Mc Dougal here to night [Margin] sent away 4 dollars for John Mc Kenzie & self A.O.U.W. a special assm't added this month 29 30 Thursday A fine day after the terrible thunder & rain storm of last night. Johny tried to cut his beaver meadow oats to day, but it was too soft, he then cut the corner field high piece. I got a bag of mixed peas & oats chopped for the heifer at the mill and started to feed it to her, had my hames staple renewed at Abbotts, paid 10¢. oiled Rich. Mc Williams Cart this P.M. for riding to Georgetown tomorrow to see Dr. Webster 30 31 Friday A very fine day. I started to Georgetown this A.M. at 7.30. arrived at Georgetown 11.30. rested awhile at Ballinafad. Saw Dr. Webster, he gave me some medicine for Minnie but did not consider he could do any good by going up to see her - had dinner at Auntie Kates and tea at 5 oclock before starting for home again, got home again between 9 & 10 oclock. Minnie is better satisfied to have me go down to see Webster. She is very weak. 31 Sept 1 Saturday Very cool but a fine drying day as the wind has been quite high & strong. Johny has been cutting at his oats the most of the day, and nearly completed the corner field next to Lorees. they are mostly a heavy crop. I have gone over the most of the Elephant turnips, �taking out the doubles and cutting away any thistles. George plowed awhile in the morning. Minnie about the same. Sep 1 2 Sunday Another very fine drying day, high wind & cool. Johny drove to Eden taking along Lizzie & his mother. Mr & Mrs Webb have been here the most of the day. we have been agreeably apprized of the betterness of Bella's baby. the doctor says it is not brain trouble it has, but a low fever, and it will likely soon get well again. SEPTEMBER 1895 2 3 Monday A very fine day. the grain has been drying nicely to day. I turned down all the stooks of the black oats, they were damp and mucky in the buts of the sheaves where the soil had washed down on them. Johny finished his cutting at about 3 P.M. and we hauled in 4 loads of the oats - there are yet 2 small loads of them. George Williams and Uncle Duncan paid us a visit to day, having dinner with us. Janet & G.A. Abbott also visited us this afternoon and I drove them home in the ev'g. also Jamie & his Cousin visited this ev'g [Margin] Johny done cutting. - laying down oat stooks and hauling them in. - visitors. Geo Williams Uncle Duncan Janet & G.A. Abbott Mary Tovel 3 4Tuesday A very fine harvest day, we finished harvesting by taking in the last 2 loads of oats this A.M. George plowed this afternoon with Fred & King. I took Frank to the shop and had his front shoes reset. (Pd W. Abbott) I also took 2 bags of oats and had them chopped for him. Mary Tovel was with us all last night and I gave her a ride part of the way home this evening. Minnie seems a little better to day. Mary & George came up this evening. Mary stays awhile. Sent a card each to Auntie Kate & Willie. [Margin] finished the harvest. - Everton mill. - getting a number of things for Minnie 4 5 Wednesday A warm day and clear this forenoon. Clouds however gathered afternoon and rain fell for a good while. George cut the hungarian grass this A.M. he plowed the balance of the time in the pea land. I finished hoeing in the turnips the last time. Mr Coffey took word to Willie about Minnie, poor thing! She is no better but rather seems to be getting weaker as time passes. [Margin] cut the hungarian Grass. 5 6 Thursday A fine day after the rain, but very close and warm. Maggie and I drove down to Mc Kenzies to day, little Maggie is not well yet but the doctor has decided that her trouble is not what they so much feared. I sent a letter to Alex Mc Gregor containing four dollars ($4.00) for Thos. Tolton, got a pint of Whiskey for Minnie. She is very weak to day. 6 7 Friday Continues warm and close. George plowed in the north front field this forenoon - afternoon he helped Johny in with several loads of oats. I raked the hungarian this afternoon and cocked it all up after tea. I had to hurry as the cows had to be brought home besides. Minnie has been rather prostrated to day. 7 8 Saturday Another extremely close and hot day. it looked sultry & thundery this forenoon and after dinner a terrible rain & thunder storm passed over us. the strong wind with it bent over our corn rather bad. George finished plowing the north front field yesterday and has spent the day in the front field below the lane. Minnie has been easier to day, and some brighter. 8 9 Sunday Cooler to day, after the storm yesterday it became much cooler, we have had quite a lot of visitors. John Mc Kenzie & Bella & children. the little Baby (Maggie) is getting better. Willie drove out with his Auntie Margaret. George & Mary. and a lot of others. Minnie has continued fairly bright to day. �SEPTEMBER 1895 9 10 Monday A fine day. we made a start to take in the hungarian, and got in a load, a shower coming however made us quit. received a telegram from Ewart, that he expected to arrive in Guelph at 3 P.M. I drove in and met him coming on the Stage at Walter Wests, he arrived on the noon train. Willie & his Auntie Margaret drove in to Guelph this morning. Ewart got his dinner there before coming out. 10 11 Tuesday A very hot day. I turned over the hay cocks of the hungarian and we took them in after dinner - 2 loads (3 loads in all) we then helped Johny finish up the hauling in of his oats after he came back from the funeral of Charles Oakes. I repaired a shoe for John Webb to day, we had to use the lantern at the 2 last loads for Johny - Robert Morton gave us a lift after dark 11 12 Wednesday Very close and hot to day, the thermometer registered 92 degrees (before dinner) and after dinner 94. George has gang plowed all day and the horses stood the heat well, as there has been a good breeze. Minnie has felt the heat very badly, we moved her bed into the room where she could get the good of the ventilation, poor thing, she is getting very weak now. I brought home the colt to day from Webbs. Everton tonight. Mary came up with Ewart & I [Margin] John Rossell & Bella {visited} to day. - Colt from Webbs. 12 13 Thursday Some rain last night with thunder & lightning, to day it has been warm, although not so close and hot as yesterday. Minnie has been very poorly and weak to day. She wrote a few words on paper to day. George attended Richd Mc Williams threshing all day. I took Forester Cow to Mark Sutton's place. I fenced round the tomatoes and did up other cleaning, cutting grass & weeds in garden &c - was anxious to run the team but could not get time. [Margin] "Forestor Cow taken to Mark Sutton" 13 14 Friday A very fine day. George has harrowed to day and the horses have stood the work well. I fixed up Frank's sweat pad and it saves his sore shoulder. George has harrowed both front fields and the part of the pea land. Poor Minnie is very low these days. Mrs Mc Laughlin (Lizzie Usherwood) lost her little daughter yesterday, took ill in the morning and was dead at night. 14 15 Saturday Fine day for working the team - there has been a good breeze. George has been at Robert Morton's threshing to day. I harrowed the pea land twice, excepting a piece George had done once. I also did some in oat field east of it. Ewart & I drove over to Thos. Toltons and I had some business done for Alex. Mc Gregor. we called for a block of ice at Dunbars and brought it by the side road [Margin] Minnie suffers considerable pain these days. 15 16 Sunday Heavy frost last night, to day it has been cool. the frost has told on the corn &c. although not very much, quite a number of visitors to day. among them Uncle John Robertson and wife, Willie & Jeenie drove out from Guelph. I wrote a letter to Alex Mc Gregor & a card to Bro. Alex. Ewart wrote to Alex. Holyoke. Willie mails the lot at Guelph. {Overlay in William's handwriting. Appears to be a rough draft.} As Chairman of your Board of health, I beg leave to submit the following report. It is a matter of congratulations that the work and care {prevailing} upon your Board has been exceptionally light this year, only two meetings during the term have been held. You will notice, by referring to our Medical H.O. report that Typhoid fever has been some what prevalent in the Township, no doubt as Merins stated, largely owing to the decreased water supply following the long drought. the he useful valuable hints and directions thrown out he said in that report, for meeting such �emergencies should be carefully acted upon, as, no doubt, the public health might be much improved thereby. I present to you the report of our Medical Health officer, showing the work done by him during the year. The expenses of the Board for the year have been twenty dollars, and two dollars for the use of the room for meeting in, making twenty two dollars in all which I trust your honourable Body will provide for {Reverse side of overlay - blank} SEPTEMBER 1895 16 17 Monday This morning & forenoon was very dull and threatning an oncome of rain, it cleared up fine afternoon however. I fixed up the Box stall for the little pigs and got them in at noon. George cut the corn to day, the dew is so great these nights that everything is soaked in the morning - he did about ⅔ of it to day, it is a heavy crop. 17 18 Tuesday A very fine day. George gang plowed this morning till about ten oclock when I took it from him and he went to his father's threshing. Joe Dunbar & James Mc Lean threshed for him and cleaned them out and were done in fair time although they were so late in starting. I borrowed 2 bags oats from Duffields (which weighed with the bags 155 lbs) took them to the mill with 2 bags peas, did not get my grist, got 100 flour (not pd.) 83 lbs shorts 75¢ pd. [Margin] dull & murky this morning and a storm of thunder & lightning and rain last night - got King shod in front by Wm Loree. Paid. 18 19 Wednesday Another fine day, although it was murky in the morning. I have gang plowed this day, and drove down for the grist in the evening, took another bag of peas to chop and paid for all, 35¢. George attended John Webb's threshing to day, they were done in good time, they say the grain turned out well. Minnie has been very weak and suffered a good deal from pain. Mrs Dr. Dryden & Mrs David Stewart visited here yesterday [Margin] "took white cow to Mc Williams for first time" yesterday 19 20 Thursday Very warm to day, especially in the afternoon. George gang plowed this forenoon, I plowed in the afternoon while George finished the cutting of the corn. Minnie has been feeling a little stronger and easier to day. Mary, Bella & Maggie with their mother are always around and near her - Mrs Baker called up to day, also Mrs Hindley & Kitty Robertson. 20 21 Friday A clear fine day, and extremely hot especially in the middle of the day - George Duffield & Jerry Mc Dermott drove down to Mc Kenzies and helped him at his threshing. I gang plowed while I could to day and nearly finished up after dinner Ewart & I drove over the buggie to Albert Toltons and got a couple of blocks of ice. Minnie fairly easy to day but very weak. Mr & Mrs Baker & children took a run up to day and stayed awhile. 21 22 Saturday An extremely hot day, the sun is scorching hot. the thermometer running up to about 90º in the shade. George finished the gang plowing in a little while this morning and harrowed till noon. I tied up 2 rows of the corn before dinner and George and I tied and set up the whole of it this afternoon. 22 23 Sunday Another very hot day, the thermometer standing at 90 in the shade. Willie & Joe Mc Intosh drove out to see Minnie to day. Joe says there is a terrible change wrought on her appearance since he was out before to see her. John Mc Kenzie & George Loree were here, and a great many Callers in the evening. I had all the chores to do this evening, George hardly ever is on hand on Sunday evenings. �SEPTEMBER 1895 23 24 Monday A very fine day, much cooler than yesterday - George finished the harrowing of all the gang plowing, which makes us now ready to go on with the second plowing which George started to do, we also plowed up 2 rows of potatoes which I picked & bagged (about 6 bags) I boiled about 3 bags at a boiling to night and mixed it with meal and mean to put up the pigs tomorrow. I also butchered a sheep this evening. George helping me. Minnie has been fairly easy to day but very weak. [Margin] finished gang plowing and started 2nd plowing - started the fattening pigs on boiled potatoes & meal - killed a sheep 24 25 Tuesday Very warm to day. the wind high and it is very drying . George has been at Robert Mc Williams threshing, they did not get started until fully ten oclock after leaving Robt. Jestins. Ewart & I drove over to Albert Toltons David Robertsons and got some ice. we have asked the hands for our threshing tomorrow. I put up the pigs to fatten. and after dinner cleaned out the granary and otherwise prepared the barn for threshing. I also plowed 7 rounds in the pea land A.M. & same P.M. [Margin] Minnie very poorly - preparing the barn for threshing - went for ice to day 25 26 Wednesday Weather continues dry and a high wind prevails. George was with Robt. Mc Williams till done threshing (about 10 A.M.) and we got started in a little over 1/2 an hour. they threshed very well to day, but they were too late in getting started to get through in the day. I boiled another pot of potatoes, and mixed it up for the pigs. Ewart drove to Everton to the mail and brought up the Abbotts. our hands were Thomas Tolton & team. John Webb, {illegible}. Jamie Duffield. Robt. Morton. Isaac Theaker. John Burnett. Geo. Mc William. John Sunter & team. John Smallhorn. John Coffey. Geo. Duffield. Self and threshers. [Margin] Threshing at home - afternoon Mc Williams - boiling for the pigs 26 27 Thursday Quite a heavy thunder storm last night and considerable rain fell. the horse walk this morning was very mucky and worked up rather bad during the 2 hours threshing. the threshers were finished here about 9.30 this morning and made immediately off to Isaac Theaker and cleaned him out before night. I plowed the greater of the time after threshing excepting that I remained late about the house on account of Minnie having a bad weak spell. Ewart telephoned to Willie and he came out in about an hour [Margin] thunder and lightning last night. Willie hears that Alex. Mc Intosh Paisley Block lost his Barn last night - Isaac Theaker threshing - Willie from Guelph - shot a skunk 27 28 Friday A fine day, I have had a very busy day keeping the plow going and doing up the chores. George has attended Coffey's threshing to day, they finished it up this evening, it was late before I got out to my plowing but I hurried up the team and turned over more than an acre. I think Minnie is somewhat easier to day again and rallies wonderful after having such bad spells [Margin] Coffey's threshing - George there - I plowed - Minnie easier. 28 29 Saturday A fine day for outside work. Cool and bracing. George has plowed all day, he left the pea land in the afternoon and went to the black oat stubble. he plowed 2 rows of potatoes up at the in the morning for me, and I picked & bagged them. (6 bags) and I boiled 3 bags this afternoon. pulled 2 rows of beans, and attended to the chores. Mrs D'd. Stewart & daughter Mary, Wm Tovell & wife. Thos. Tolton & others were visiting Minnie - Colin Mc Millan also this evening. 29 30 Sunday A cold day. Willie & Jeenie drove out from Guelph to see Minnie, they had a cold drive. they had a new beast (mare) that he bought a day or two ago. Minnie is very weak to day. She refuses any nourishment now, almost entirely, and under those Circumstances she cannot �stand it long. A good many people visited to see and enquire after her. [Margin] Willie & Jeenie drove from Guelph to day. - many visitors OCTOBER 1895 Sep. 30 1 Monday Rather a blustery kind of day and pretty cold. some rain clouds have passed over. one had considerable snow in it. George has plowed all day. I have been doing up some other work that has fallen behind, pulled the balance of the beans and the onions, boiled a pot of potatoes and mixed it with chopped stuff for the pigs. Minnie is now very low. Some one is constantly by her bedside. [Margin] pulling beans and onions & other chores. - Minnie very low. Oct 1 2 Tuesday A little fall of rain last night, and this has been a fine day although at times a little squally and cold. George plowed up to about 11 oclock A.M. and then plowed out 2 rows of potatoes with the potatoe digger, and other 2 rows after dinner, making 12 bags in all. I boiled 3 bags to day. Minnie has had a bad day and night in the past, we sent for Dr. Mc Cullogh for her mother, who took a very bad shaking turn last night, and again this evening for Minnie [Margin] taking up potatoes for p pigs. 24 bags in all to date - the Dr. gave morphine to Minnie and she is easier 2 3 Wednesday A very fine day. poor Minnie passed away this morning at 5 minutes before 8 oclock. She passed a fair night. the doctor releived her last night and she felt the better for it until the end came. George was out plowing when she died and we brought him home for the day. Thomas Tolton went over with me to Erin and I got the coffin & shell from C. Overland and he also brings the hearse. it will cost less than what I paid Mitchell. I telegraphed to Brother Alex. and he answered "Sorry Cannot Come". Telegraphed to Alex. Holyoke, from Everton, his answer was "meet myself and family. Guelph Friday noon. I wrote a notice to the 4 school sections, and about a dozen different parties by card. poor Minnie left a few lines appointing her pall bearers, and the Hymns she wished sung at her funeral, and wrote it in as firm a hand as when in health, although it was done only a few days ago. George Duffield boiled 2 pots potatoes to day, and looked after things generally. Ewart & Johny also did their part. [Margin] Minnie died this morning at about 8 oclock. - Thomas Tolton and I drove to Erin for Coffin &c. 3 4 Thursday A very fine day, we borrowed Henry Duffield's Democrat to day, and Ewart and I started for Guelph to meet Alex. & his wife & children. we got to the G.T.R. Station at 11.45 and the train had just arrived. we met Willie & Jeenie & his Aunt Margaret coming out to our place and they turned back, as Margaret wanted some things in the city and wished Jeenie to chose them. after getting lunch we all started home and arrived here before dark. Willie & Jeenie went to Mimosa - Johny & George Loree & Geo. Duffield dug the grave to day. They put down boards on the grass to receive the earth. [Margin] Met Alex and wife & children at Guelph - Johny and Geo Loree dug the grave 4 5 Friday Another beautiful day. I drove down to Rockwood to meet the Moores from Georgetown, on getting there found Cousin Willie Marshall & Jessie at the station just as I had met John Mc Kenzie with the democrat going to our place. I called him back and he took them on with him. I then waited on the train and brought up Mr & Mrs Garbut, Johny Gollop, Auntie Kate, and James Moore and Mabel. Grace Ann Abbott rode down with me to assist Robert Royces folks who have also lost their only daughter and who is being buried at the same hour at Everton. both funerals met at the same time. there were, I believe, about 100 rigs at Minnie's funeral. and instead of starting at 2, it was about 3 when we lifted. it was said when the procession reached the tree below Amos Theaker's gate they were still coming out at our gate. poor Ewart started for Holyoke from her grave, going in with Colin Campbell and his Uncle Joe Mc Intosh. Johny & Alex drove the Georgetown & Norval freinds to the 10 P.M. train. they were �late in getting back. [Margin] Funeral to day of our dear Minnie - also Robert Royce's daughter - freinds from a distance 5 6 Saturday Very fine day, George and I cleaned up 7 bags of mixed grain for chop, and ten bags oats and took them to the mill in the afternoon, got them home again 85¢ paid while waiting for the grist George and I cleaned up and moved the earth from the grave plot. Mr Abbott fixed our whipple tree rings, and the hame of light harness. [Margin] chopped stuff at Everton - fixed up the grave plot. - fixings at Blacksmith shop 6 7 Sunday Beautiful day. Bella, Jessie Marshall & Maggie drove to Everton Meeting this forenoon, in the evening we hitched up the double team to the democrat and drove down again to Everton Meeting. Mother & I also went with them. [Margin] all at Everton meeting at night - 3 girls also forenoon OCTOBER 1895 7 8 Monday Rather a damp and dissagreeable day. I took Jessie Marshall to the stage this morning and paid her fare to Guelph rather than drive there, as the horses have been run around a good deal lately. George and I have drawn a load of sand, he drew 2 loads of gravel alone, boiling potatoes these days and mixing with chopped stuff. Thomas Tolton and Alex were hunting to day. [Margin] Jessie Marshall away home - Thos. Tolton and Alex hunting - boiling potatoes for the pigs 8 9 Tuesday Very cold to day. I had to hurry with taking up 6 bags of potatoes this forenoon so as to take Bella down home this afternoon. we left here at 3 oclock and returned between 8 & 9. it was a cold drive. mailed matter for Alex at Rockwood - George has plowed all day. Wm Tindal and Alex have been hunting all day. [Margin] drove Bella to Home. - Willie Tindal & Alex hunting. 9 10 Wednesday A fine day. George finished plowing the ground the black oats grew on. he plowed up 3 rows of potatoes and I filled up 7 full bags. George started to plow the north front field. I also pulled the last of the beans. Willie Tindal and Alex have been hunting to day. the children have been enjoying themselves hugely since being amongst us. George and I took in the half of the corn this evening. [Margin] digging & bagging potatoes - taking in the feed corn. 10 11 Thursday Continues fine weather. George has plowed in front field to day - we took in the other load of corn this morning and stood the whole in the hay mow on swing beam. boiled potatoes to day, Alex in company of Strickland Duffield, Harry and Robt. Jestin have had quite a day's hunting. Alex got 4 hares to day. 3 each of the 2 last days. [Margin] Strickl'd Duffield & Henry & Alex & Jestin hunting to day 11 12 Friday A very wet day. Rockwood show has had its old luck dished up to it again - George has plowed a little on each end of the day, and drew in 2 loads of stones when the rain stopped a little. we worked some in the stables preparing for grouting and building the manger walls. Alex and Maggie drove down to Rockwood Show afternoon. it was a good show but on account of the rain few people attended it. [Margin] bad day for Rock'd Show. - Alex & Maggie went there afternoon - drawing stones for manger bottoms. 12 13 Saturday Rain again this morning and the forenoon was rather drizzly & dissagreeable. it cleared up afternoon however and it became fairly fine. Mother went to Guelph with Lizzie to �day. and sold butter & eggs. 20¢ for Butter - 15 & 16 for eggs. we worked at the cattle stable this forenoon and drew up 2 loads of stones for building manger bottoms - Johny built the half of them in a couple of hours or so. 13 14 Sunday A beautiful day. Sunshine and warm. we hitched up the team to the democrat (Fred & King) and Alex & wife & children and Mother & I drove down to Mc Kenzies - got there about noon and spent a very pleasant time. after tea we started for home arriving shortly after dark. Maggie went with Johny & Lizzie to meeting OCTOBER 1895 14 15 Monday A very fine day. George plowed all day and finished the front field north. he plowed up 4 rows of potatoes with the digger in the morning - I did some grouting and apple picking before picking up the potatoes. 10 bags. George helped me finish them and drew them in afterwards - we are pulping them just now instead of boiling as an experiment 15 16 Tuesday A fine day, wind a little fresh. George went to Johny's threshing. Alex and his mother drove down to Everton calling for awhile at Uncle Duncan's. I repaired Maggie's shoes, and half soled one of my own. I also had all the chores to day. I pulped up 5 bags potatoes for the pigs, they do not relish them that way so well as being boiled 16 17 Wednesday Another fine day. it was dull and threatning in the morning but improved as the day wore on. towards evening however it rained quite heavy for awhile. I drove Alex. and his family to Guelph and they went off on the 10.13 train, Maggie & her mother were along too. they had considerable shopping to do. we were at Willie's for dinner and put up the horses there. we hear the reports of the Calamity in Iowa, many sick and 5 deaths 17 18 Thursday Very windy and colder. George has plowed in the south front field to day until about 5 oclock, when he hitched to the waggon and drew in 2 big loads of mangolds that I pulled up and prepared for drawing in. I repaired a pair of shoes for Alice Webb (40¢) half soled and sewed rips. Mother has boiled and washed a feather bed to day - they are cleaning things up and going to move the cooking stove in house 18 19 Friday A windy day, but very pleasant, sunshine and clear bracing air, and not cold - George plowed this forenoon in the south front field, quit a little early to help move the stove, we put the heater in the sitting room, and placed the cooking stove in its place. After dinner we finished picking the apples in large orchard (5 barrells) we then pulled 2 loads of mangels and drew them in. Maggie and her mother have had a busy day fixing & cleaning up. 19 20 Saturday Blustery and cold to day with some snow showers. George has nearly finished plowing the south front field. he did a good part of the corn patch this afternoon. Maggie and her mother drove the buggie to Guelph to day, bringing along Miss Cockburn with them who intends sewing a few days next week. I pulled the balance of the mangels this A.M. 2 loads and we drew them in before night, during blustery showers. 20 21 Sunday Quite a little fall of snow last night to day has all the appearance of winter - Maggie drove to Everton meeting by herself. Willie and Colin Campbell & Jeenie drove out from Guelph. Coming to Everton Willie drove up for dinner. George Loree & Mary accompanied him. they rode back when Willie went home. Jeenie remains at Mimosa for a few days. OCTOBER 1895 �21 22 Monday The heaviest frost of the season last night, the water in basins and pails around the outside of the house was in solid ice. I cannot remember of ever seeing so hard a frost so early in the season - Johny came and finished building the balance of the manger bottoms and George and I have been fixing up the potato bin in turnip house, grouting &c. they both plowed some afternoon. 22 23 Tuesday A very fine day, not very cold George and I have been taking up potatoes to day, we took up 14 rows rather more than 2 wagon loads. Johny has been working at his too. they seem to be a better crop than ours - 4 rows make a wagon load, his rows are longer than ours. Margaret & I went down (last night) to Webbs to see his stuff he intends to show to day. the mangolds are very large. [Margin] started to take up our potatoes 23 24 Wednesday Very dull this morning and the ground was considerably frozen, as the day advanced it became milder although it may be termed a cold day throughout George and I took up 14 rows of potatoes again to day - over 2 loads - I had some delay after dinner with the cow, and the horses getting out. Robt Jestin brought us a load Barrell of Cement from Guelph this evening [Margin] "Forester cow again at Mc Williams to day" - Maggie went to Erin Show with Mary & Jim Dunbar 24 25 Thursday Cool, but pleasant, heavy frost last night, and the ground was very hard this morning. we made a start as early as possible to take up the potatoes. Maggie helped us and we took up and housed 25 rows. three loads. Johny & Lizzie are busy drawing in their potatoes also 25 26 Friday Not so frosty last night, and we had little difficulty in getting on with the potatoe digging. Maggie has again helped us pick to day. we took up 22 rows and we had more potatoes than yesterday, 4 loads to day. Miss Cockburn went to work for Maggie Patterson at Robt Mc Williams after dinner to day. 26 27 Saturday A very fine day. much milder than most any day this week and little or no frost last night. Maggie has helped us again to day and we finished taking the potatoes up all except a few earlys, and the harrowing of the whole patch, we bagged up 6 bags potatoes and I took them down this evening to John Smallhorn, Miss Cockburn accompanied me. She went to visit Wm. Everts 27 28 Sunday Weather very fine up to about 2 oclock P.M. Mother & I attended the funeral of old Mark Sutton, one oclock was the hour for lifting, but it was past 2 before they did, we only went to the house. John Mc Kenzie & Bella & children with Mrs Mc Kenzie & Mrs Lang called on their way home and had tea. Willie & Jeenie were also out. Willie returned after tea. OCT - NOV. 1895 28 29 Monday A very cold and blustery day. George and I started at the turnips on the mangolds patch, we topped them as fast as we could and harrowed them out and it was late before we finished taking in 7 loads. they were large and the loads were large. there were a few left for tomorrow 29 30 Tuesday Hard frost last night and the ground was hard this morning. George and I have been working at the turnips but could do much better if the weather was more favourable. I think we took in 7 loads after topping & harrowing out. we bagged 12 bags of oats & peas for chopping and George took them to Everton afternoon. �30 31 Wednesday Rather heavy frost last night and the ground was hard this morning. we topped again to day and harrowed and hauled in. we have to night 20 loads of turnips in all in the root house. Margaret helped us load up this afternoon. Miss Cockburn came again this morning at 10 A.M. to make Maggie's coat. 31 Nov. 1 Thursday Frost again last night and this has been a raw cold day, some cold rain afternoon. Margaret again helped us some to day to load turnips in the field, we have 29 loads in this evening. I drove Miss Cockburn home after 4.30 P.M. to Dodsworths. I called at Everton for the mail and was cold & chilly on account of the rain [Margin] Sent a five dollar Bill for self and John Mc Kenzie - A.O.U.W. Nov 1 2 Friday Raw and cold to day. George and I have again been at the turnips to day and have finished them up all to the shippers, we took in a few of them to make up our last load, 41 now in all, and full loads. some of them quite highly rounded up. we are feeding pulped potatoes & meal to the pigs now 2 3 Saturday Heavy frost again last night and every thing outside is frozen - George plowed awhile this forenoon, he afterwards hitched to the harrows, after first taking up a few rows of early potatoes with the digger, and harrowed the potatoe ground, and picked the potatoes, there were quite a lot frozen but we were not too particular about them as they are all for the pigs, excepting about a bushel we bagged of the earlys for seed. 3 4 Sunday A fine day and warm, although there was frost, as usual again this morning. Maggie drove Fred & buggie to meeting this forenoon, and, with her mother drove there again at night. George Mc Williams accompanying them. the cattle burst and broke the gate to the turnip ground. I had to fix it up, as we wish to save the shipping turnips from maltreatment. [Margin] wrote to Holyoke to day along with Maggie NOVEMBER 1895 4 5 Monday A very fine day, quite a treat for these times. there was little or no frost last night. George and I have been pulling and trimming our shipping turnips. we find it slow work and we are going to take Smallhorn's advice and harrow them out, excepting that we will also plow them. Smallhorn would have been helping us only that he has a lame back. we pulled about one third of the patch and left off to top between 3 & 4 oclock 5 6 Tuesday Another beautiful day, warm sunshine and no frost. we were at the topping of the remainder of the shippers early this morning. George then hooked on and plowed them out and ran the harrow over them, taking in five loads before dinner, we then finished taking them in this afternoon, having eleven loads after dinner, 16 loads of shippers in all, making 57 loads all told of turnips and 6 loads of mangolds. 6 7 Wednesday Continues beautiful weather, bright sunshine and very warm to day. George has plowed all day. he thinks he turned over an acre and half to day. before starting to plow this morning we hauled in the potatoe tops and bedded the pigs with them. I seperated the pigs to day, put the 3 for our own use in the 3rd of the pens, and feeding them peas. fixing up and preparing for plastering in cattle stables. 7 8 Thursday A very fine day, warm and pleasant looks much like indian summer. George has plowed all day. he says he went over the same quantity of ground as yesterday. I have been working in the cattle stables, plastering manger walls and water liming 2 double stalls. I have yet �a lot to do there grouting and levelling ground &c. Maggie and her mother were away to Everton visiting after doing up their cleaning &c. 8 9 Friday Fine weather this forenoon and George plowed until dinner time. the rain came on after dinner however and it was the most of the time dissagreeable and wet. Johny & some others of the neighbours plowed thr{ough} it but it must have been dissagreeable. George and I worked at the cattle stable. George drew a large flat stone from the field and placed it on the door way of stable 9 10 Saturday Rain has continued all day - and it is quite cold this evening ice is forming as the rain falls. George and I have again been at the cattle stables, grouting &c. Johny has been working also at them. got up the mangers and George and I, at night, plastered with water lime the manger bottoms. 10 11 Sunday Quite wintry this morning and it remained so all day. the ground is white with a little fall of snow. Maggie went to meeting this forenoon, George drove her there. I drove her and Mother down again this evening to hear Mr Mc Intyre address the "Chosen Freinds" he seemed to be somewhat at a loss how to address them. he did not like the idea of the society being a substitute for the church in the matter of exemplifying the virtue of true charity NOVEMBER 1895 11 12 Monday The ground was quite hard the most of the day from the hard frost of last night - some of the neighbours were plowing in the afternoon. Johny helped us a little while in the forenoon to finish up the manger bottoms George and I have been cleaning out the end under the old feed room, and grouting some, also in the evening plastered the manger bottoms with water lime. this afternoon we took the team to the swamp and brought up 7 cedar posts for cattle stable. we had a hard job getting them [Margin] working in cattle stable. - swamp for posts - ground too hard for plowing 12 13 Tuesday Frost last night, but to day has been very fine. it was hard when George started to plow this morning but it soon became better and he plowed all day, nearly finishing the third field back, south side of lane. I have been busy in the cattle stables, the grouting and and wall plastering is nearly completed. George and I worked till about ten oclock this evening hanging the upper half door at the well &c. 13 14 Wednesday Splendid fall weather. I have had quite a job attending to the pigs &c. and doing what I could in the stables. George finished up the plowing in the 3rd field back and started to finish up the back field where the peas were. 14 15 Thursday A very fine day. George finished up the back field plowing and started in the orchard - I drove to Rockwood with Margaret after dinner with the wool. the price has lately gone up and we got 24 cents for ours. we had 33 lbs, after deducting 2½ lbs for matted fleice. = 7.92 - we took it all in goods. stuff for a pair pants for myself. ticking horse blanket. stocking yarn &c. 15 16 Friday A fine day. George has plowed in the orchard and nearly completed it. Charlie came this afternoon and helped him plow quite a bit with his team and plow. I drove over to the Centre Inn & attended a meeting of the Board of Health. we have put up the light roan heifer to fatten for Christmas. 16 17 Saturday A little colder but quite pleasant. Margaret & I started for Guelph this A.M. at 7 oclock. we arrived at 9 A.M. market slow but we sold principally out before noon, butter & eggs �about alike 18¢ - we had about 8 dollars worth. some fowls. chicken 33¢ per pair. drove up to Willies & had dinner. a large market and a great many people in town. George finished plowing and took out some manure on the garden and plowed it in. 17 18 Sunday A very pleasant day, mild and summer like, no frost, and the {----} for cattle is as good as in summer. Maggie and George went to meeting this forenoon, George Loree and Mary drove up about the same time they came home from meeting - I took a walk down to Webbs {illegible} this forenoon, had not seen them for sometime back. Willie drove out from Guelph he is staying all night. NOVEMBER 1895 18 19 Monday Most beautiful weather for the time of the year. George has drawn stones to day to fill up the ground at the head of the stable next the the barn. I helped him till dinner time, when I had to make ready to go to Erin Village. I took over 2 bags of onions and sold them to C. Overland at a dollar a bag, taking 3 dollars worth of sugar. Henry Dunbar paid me a dollar for one bag he got and I spent it on sugar, attended the Lodge meeting, where we had the matter of change of Hall discussed 19 20 Tuesday A very dull day, and the wind has been from the east. Came on rain about 4 oclock. George and I have been drawing and laying the stones at the barn end of cattle stables and finished the job, also drew 2 loads of soil from the top of hill on the road. Johny is threshing at Joe Hindleys to day. we also drew and laid a load of stones in front of the water trough in shed, making a good improvement [Margin] Johny at Joe Hindley threshing to day. 20 21 Wednesday Cold and frosty to day, the ground is pretty well hardened up, there is a sprinkling of snow to night. George and I have had a busy day in the cattle stable - we levelled the soil on the stones we drew yesterday and laid it all over with grout. I helped mix it, and pumelled and trowelled it while George wheeled it on. I drove to Everton this evening and got the mail, also 2 lights and putty for pig house window - 8 x10 10¢ - 15 for pair - [Margin] Johny at Joe Hindleys threshing a part of to day again - Alfred Duffield for Johny at Richard Mc Williams threshing this P.M. 21 22 Thursday Another very cold day. the cold has been steady until night, when it somewhat relaxed. George and I have again been working in the cattle stables, we moved the lime out of the cattle stall to get the cows all in, and we barked the stall posts and cut grooves in 5 of them. we are anxious to have the stables ready for the cattle as they seem to feel the cold severely Johny was at Richd. Mc Williams threshing awhile this forenoon. [Margin] Thanksgiving Day. 22 23 Friday Continues cold and wintry. Johny has helped us at the cattle stables to day, we finished up all the posts and got them all in and quite a number of the stalls lined up 23 24 Saturday Quite a change in the weather, a very rough morning sleet, ice and rain. Johny went to Guelph as it was so rough. Lizzie did not care to go alone to market. George and I have been doing up some of the work in the cattle stables. Johny also helped after coming back from Guelph. we also killed a pig and dressed it after night, some of its mates had hurt it and made it very lame 24 25 Sunday Quite a fall of snow and there is some slipping to day. this has been a pleasant day. Mother & I drove up to Mrs Rozzell's funeral, which was timed for one oclock. there was a large turn out. we did not go any further than the house and hurried back home to find Bella & John Mc Kenzie with the children. they started for home after early tea. �NOV. - DEC. 1895 25 26 Monday Snow and hail this forenoon but turned to rain afternoon. Johny and George worked some in the cattle stables. I took 8 bags oats and peas for chop, and bought 4 planks and about 80 feet inch. $1.00. and 40¢ for chop. paid. got another bag of flour. not paid. [Margin] old white sow pigged to night. 13 pigs 1 dead. - 100 flour at the mill - Lumber & chop also 26 27 Tuesday Awfully high wind this forenoon, and heavy rain through the night. the wind blew down Johny's wood shed and old kitchen and instead of being at the cattle stables we had all to go in the afternoon and rig up a part of the wrecked building. Willie drove out to night. Johny had Robert Morton, Robert Mc Williams, Johny Burnett, Geo. & Alfred Duffield and myself all helping him to put up the building [Margin] terrible high wind doing damage - helping to rig up the wreck at Johnys - Willie out from Guelph 27 28 Wednesday A little bit cold but a very pleasant day. the ground is once more bare and hard. Maggie and Ruth Mc Williams have been collecting to day for the Bible Society. George drew in the stove wood from the yard to the wood house, and fixing up the shed openings the balance of the time. I helped Johny at his kitchen fixing a little while and sharped the hand and cross cut saws. Willie drove off to Guelph this evening again. he was cutting wood at Uncle Duncans, had John Campbell & Alf. Duffield [Margin] broke out the teeth of little pigs 3 more dead only 9 living - sent 15 dollars with Willie to pay Henry Duffields note for the sheep - owe him a dollar 28 29 Thursday A very fine and very pleasant day - these are also very fine nights, clear moonshine and not cold. George and I have been choring around considerable and have also cut some cedar blocks for the stable floor, we took down the team and wagon and brought home a load. Johny helps us at night to do up some of the work of the stable fixings. Maggie and her mother drove to Everton this afternoon and brought home the mail [Margin] made a bass wood trough for feeding the Turkeys. - cutting cedar blocks for cattle stables. 29 30 Friday Another very fine mild day, although dull and overcast the most of the day - George and I have been sawing cedar blocks for the stables we think there is about enough to lay the floor for the cattle stands. Johny went to mill to day and we let him have the wagon so we drove old "Frank" to the bush to the buggie. Mary was up to day getting some garment dyed. we do a little fixing in the stables almost every night now. [Margin] cutting cedar blocks in swamp - Mary up from Everton 30 Dec. 1 Saturday Frosty last night and some snow covered the ground. towards evening it softened in some. George & I spent this forenoon getting out some cedar sticks for the cattle stables and brought them home, with a load of blocks before dinner. after noon Johny helped us and we cleared out the most of the rubbish and hewed and layed down one of the sticks, also layed the blocks in the 2 double, and single stalls, we also brought a load of sand and the balance of the blocks. anxious these times [Margin] working to get the cattle stables done Dec. 1 2 Sunday A very dull day, which threatned an oncome of some kind, it held off (pretty much) however till night when snow began to fall, a little rain which froze as it {illegible} fell in the afternoon. Maggie & George drove to meeting this forenoon - I have been, with Margaret, at home all day, with the exception that I took a walk down to see John Webb who is complaining now from a bad back DECEMBER 1895 �2 3 Monday Quite a fall of snow last night and considerable has fallen to day, rather blowy and stormy along with the snow fall. I hurried over to the Council meeting this forenoon and returned home between one & two oclock. I gave in my report on the B. of H. and received 22 dollars - I then paid 4 dollars each to Hugh Black & John Rea. 2 to Mr Argo for Mr Auld and 2 to Mc Cann for the room. & 4 to myself leaving in my hands 6 dollars for the doctor. Johny was helping at the stables. we all turned in when I returned [Margin] Willie out from Guelph this evening - Council meeting, went over about B.O.H. business 3 4 Tuesday Finer to day and the sleighing is good - Willie has drawn 3 loads of wood from Mc Kinnons and took the last one to Guelph with Johny's team, he left his own team at Johny's. I made an effort to get a sleigh so as to bring down a load for him but failed. I sold the hogs to Mr Simpson for $4.50 per 100. more if going dressed. also the heifer for $34.00 to be delivered a week from next Thursday. Johny has helped us some at the stables to day. we are nearly done - I drove over to Thos. Toltons this ev'g. he will kill our pigs tomorrow. Everton to night 4 5 Wednesday Moderate weather. it is quite wintry however. George and I this forenoon were fixing round and prepared for killing the pigs this afternoon. Thos. Tolton & Alice came along before dinner and in the afternoon we killed the 7 pigs. Willie took in a load of wood to Guelph. I took "King" down and helped him over the newly gravelled part of the road. Mrs Webb helped Mother this afternoon cleaning the insides of pigs. Johny, George & I with Thos. killed them 5 6 Thursday Cold to day, and frosty, quite wintry. George and I have been again fixing round the stables some, we hauled over the meal box, the scalding trough and all the Carcases, placed the trough & Box in the stables. George and I took the team to the bush and cut a good part of a load of wood out of a dry maple tree and brought it home. 6 7 Friday Cold and frosty but a very fine winter's day. Maggie and I started for Guelph this morning about 7.30, with the 5 hogs. they weighed 814 lbs after deductions. I made them weigh last night 838 on our scales. 824 in Guelph. I got 4.55 for them. I delivered the 2 empty Beer kegs to Holliday. got a Ba'll of salt. paid Willie $2.05 for salt and the dollar I owed him on the note he paid. $15.90. 7 8 Saturday Frosty & cold, but a very fine winter's day. George & I have started to cut wood in the bush. we cut up some down maple timber, while we were in the bush, Isaac & Amos Theaker came along while hunting, they chopped down our large elm stub, and got 2 large Racoons lodged in it. they dispatched both. Mother and I are driving down to Mc Kenzies this evening. [Margin] I paid Dr. Dryden six dollars for the work of B. O. Health 8 9 Sunday Another cold day. we have spent last night at Bellas, Wm Sutton, wife and 2 children also spent the night there. we enjoyed our visit very much, but being so cold we could not venture out of the house we did not wait for tea, but left there about 4 oclock calling at Everton on our way home, getting a little warm at Abbotts. found everything right at home on our return. DECEMBER 1895 9 10 Monday A fine winter's day, John Smallhorn came up this morning and helped George and I all day to cut wood in the bush. I hauled 6 loads of dry wood home, some dry and some green. this is from memory which may be a little at fault. John Smallhorn has come to help us. this being his first day. �10 11 Tuesday Continues fine weather for cutting wood in the bush, the three of us have been busy. I help and cut and haul home too. I took a grist of 8 bags peas & oats and had them chopped. took our 5 sheep to Toltons to be with Howards ram. brought their ram lamb for Johny, who was over with me, the 2 Mrs Abbotts visiting. I drove them home to night. 11 12 Wednesday Rather a stormy day and very cold. Maggie and her mother drove over to Toltons to see Dan, who has been taken down with Pleurisy, he is some better. Geo. & John & I have been at the wood to day. I think I brought home 5 loads to day, 2 forenoon & 3 afternoon - we manage so that we all ride to and from the bush. 12 13 Thursday Another very cold day, the frost was very kean last night. George and I were up in good time this morning and got all the chores done up and loaded up the heifer ourselves, she was very quiet and we had no trouble with her, we unloaded her in the market yard. Mr Simpson paid me the thirty two dollars which made the 34 with the 2 he previously gave me, he said he sold her for $31.00 I gave him 50¢ back to help him out. we had dinner at Willies and we had an awful cold drive home. George had his nose frozen. John Smallhorn rode up from the Corner with us this evening [Margin] Mrs Webb took a bad turn this evening and Geo. Abbott drove up for Margaret 13 14 Friday Quite a wintry day although not so cold as yesterday. the three of us have been working in the bush all day. and I have drawn home 5 loads of wood as well as helped to cut some. the timber has been very hard we suppose from frost. John Smallhorn helped Johny this evening to clean up a grist of chopped stuff. Webbs killed their pigs to day and Margaret helped clean the insides. 14 15 Saturday Milder to day. the frost has slackened up very much. the three of us have worked in the bush this forenoon, we took "Frank" & cutter. we cut down a fine large maple and cut 3 logs for stone boats out of it, the balance for stove wood. I half soled, patched & heeled a boot for Geo. Abbott, he paid me 40¢ for the job. Geo. & John spent the afternoon at the big maple and did not finish it. I drove Smallhorn home this evening, and got the mail. [Margin] John Smallhorn has put in 5 days work this week. 15 16 Sunday Much milder to day, inclined to thaw. I drove Maggie to meeting this morning she got in with Webbs and rode with them from the grave yard. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, also one to Mrs Alex. Mc Gregor, sending 25 dollars in it. I had all the chores to do myself as Geroge was absent. I dont feel the chores so burdensome since the stables are fixed. DECEMBER 1895 16 17 Monday A very fine day, very mild and pleasant until near night when it became colder and cast up like an approaching storm. I mailed the letters I wrote yesterday, this afternoon George and I cut the top of the large maple tree we took the stone boat logs off and brought a load of wood home. I paid George twenty two dollars ($22.00) on his wages. I just owe him now the neat 100. [Margin] paid George 22 dollars 17 18 Tuesday The mild weather continues and the snow will soon go if it does not freeze up. George lost the cross cut saw set and we had quite a hunt for it as also the logging chain, found neither. George went home afternoon, his father is killing hogs. Mr Dunbar paid us a visit this P.M. I conveyed him home a piece of the road. he offers me an old horse for nothing that he says is a good one, and think would answer me for my work �18 19 Wednesday Quite a thaw the snow is going very fast. George has been around to day and went to the bush with me and helped up with 2 loads of wood. we found both the chain & saw set on the "stony acre". we were pleased to find them. George went home to night thinking he might go to Guelph tomorrow. he says if he does not get work he may help me do the chores now & again. 19 20 Thursday Quite a rainful last night, and to day it has thawed and rained some. I did up the chores as quickly as I could this morning and afterwards drove over in the buggie to Dunbars and brought home "Bret" the old grey horse Mr Dunbar offered me in a present. after dinner I drove Maggie & Ruth Mc Williams to Everton. Maggie is helping prepare for the S. S. Social this evening. George drove down Mother in the evening. I keep the house alone 20 21 Friday A very fine day, the snow has almost completely gone. from appearances it is not unreasonable to look for plowing weather and opportunity for it, if this weather continues any length of time. we have done little more than attended to the chores. George is here also, he threshed out the beans. Mr Webb & Mrs also Mr & Mrs Mc Williams came this afternoon to hear Joe rehearsing for the Concert to night. we left our house empty and all went to the Concert at Mutries school house. there was a large gathering, and the concert a success. Willie drove Joe & Mrs {blank} here [Margin] got Henry Duffield to shoot "Frank" this morning. he has been a good horse but his usefulness had gone. 21 22 Saturday A very wet afternoon, the morning was fine but it soon became overcast - although the rain held off tlll afternoon, Maggie accompanied Mc Williams to Guelph to see the sights for Christmas, it was a foolish act as it was terribly wet and dissagreeable. I half soled a boot for George Abbott and did up the chores which amount of work kept me pretty busy all day. we hear that Dan. Sinclair died last night, he took ill in the morning [Margin] Death of Dan. Sinclair - 22 23 Sunday Cleared up last night and there has been no rain to day. there has been a great deal of rain. and I should think the wells will now be of service in giving more water. we have all been at home to day, as the ground is all in a plash. I have all the chores to myself to do. George went yesterday to Guelph and has not returned here yet. DECEMBER 1895 23 24 Monday Dull this forenoon, and Johny expected to be cutting straw to day. he is just about as well pleased they did not start at it as considerable rain fell this afternoon and it was very dissagreeable. I hitched up and drove to Everton for him this evening. I paid Geo. Marshall a dollar to pay for daily News, Toronto. I have been doiong the chores myself. George has not looked near since Friday night 24 25 Tuesday A little frost last night, but it became softer and considerable rain fell this afternoon we are getting a lot of rain these times. Albert Tolton came to Johny's before dinner with his straw cutter, they cut some in the afternoon, enough to run him on with cut stuff, but had to quit on account of the rain. I repaired a pair of shoes for Mother, and helped Johny besides the chores 25 26 Wednesday Christmas Day. this has been a mild, beautiful day, rather dull to be sure, but there were a few blinks of sunshine - a good deal of my time to day was taken up by doing the chores. I however found time to sharpen Johny's hand saw, and I helped him perhaps a couple of hours in the afternoon to saw off some large limbs off his apple trees on the old orchard over by. [Margin] I am reading Boswell's Johnston these times and delighted �26 27 Thursday Blustery and rainy to day. in the evening it turned to snow - I had to hurry up with the chores this morning so as to attend the school meeting which was held to day on account of yesterday being Christmas. there was quite a large meeting. I was appointed Auditor again for next year. I mailed 2 dollars off to Weld, London for payment of Farmer's Advocate. Also mailed a letter to John Turney Chicago. I drove to Everton for the mail after doing the chores. Stormy. [Margin] Ewart sent five dollars each to Maggie and his mother as a Christmas Box. 27 28 Friday Fine day. I was pretty busy to day doing the chores, and had to hitch up our team awhile before dinner and in the afternoon to the Chopper. David Tolton brought it this morning expecting Albert was to cut the straw this forenoon, they chopped 50 bags this afternoon, 12 bags for us, 10 for Robert Morton and the balance for Robert Mc Williams and Johny. 28 29 Saturday Another very fine day. we were astir early this morning and I got Maggie and her mother off to Guelph with Fred & buggie. they had Butter and Eggs. 18 & 19 for the butter 17 for eggs. Maggie got a watch to day from Pringle, giving Auntie's old gold watch and Eye glass as part pay on it, (eight dollars) paid other seven for the watch - $15 in all. I emptied the meal and did up the chores to day. John Webb came along afternoon and spent the evening as well 29 30 Sunday Very fine this forenoon, became duller and not so pleasant afternoon. have been reading some, but the chores kept me pretty close at work, as we were rather late in getting up and started to work, John Mc Kenzie & Bella with little Willie drove up to day. he paid me 2 dollars to pay this months double single and Releif Call assmnt. A.O.U.W. he is 15 days back. the times are very hard and he feels them bad. DECEMBER 1895 January 1896 30 31 Monday Colder to day, and some more snow has fallen which makes the sleigh run again, before bed time it became softer and it rained quite heavy. I drove the horses this afternoon at Johny's cutting straw, they finished the swing beam mow, there is a nice lot. I drove down to Everton this evening and got the mail. the "Star" has come to hand instead of the News. 31 Tuesday A terrible cold and stormy day. the snow has been falling at times fast but the wind is piling it up in unsightly piles and drifts. I have had a busy day keeping the stock comfortable, we have to clean them out more frequently as there is no bedding, and I have 3 lots of cattle to let out for watering. January 1st Wednesday New years day. Weather cold & stormy - the wind has been high all day, and the snow drifting. I have been very busy choring, and while Johnny mended the wheelbarrow I repaired his boots, half soled one of them and patched and sewed rips in the other. I also half soled a pair for Maggie. the wind is down to night and the moon is clear and full & beautiful. 2nd Thursday Not very cold, but very windy. the snow drifts considerably. George Duffield helped me clean up our wheat, fully 20 bushels by measure in the hogshed all cleaned. and 11 bags, weighing 25 bushels & 45 lbs. to Hortop. he allowed me 56¢ for it. it tested about 63 lbs to the Bushel. it paid the bill $11.90 & I got 133 lbs flour. & 25 lbs Farina. the Concert to night of �Reid Brothers at our school house [Margin] called on by Murray Acton with note for horse paid 20 dollars 50¢ which is endorsed on note $16.00 remaining not in a hurry settlement 3rd Friday Continues wintry, there is a little slipping again but there is more snow needed to make good sleighing. As I found our turnips at the middle window gave signs of being hot, I went at it and moved a lot this afternoon, they were dirty in front and under the window and they are rotting considerably I must get to the bottom of the hot part. 4th Saturday Very cold last night and this morning and the frost has kept very kean all day. the chores take up a good part of my time. I had, however, another spell at the turnips, the shippers are all on top, and the hot ones are underneath, so it is quite a job to get the shippers disposed of so as to get the others removed. Johny was at Guelph to day with our Cutter [Margin] fixed a shoe for Ada Webb 5th Sunday Another very cold day. Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon, and Johny & Lizzie afternoon. Mother & I have kept at home all day. it has taken up a great deal of my time to make the stock tolerably comfortable through the cold. JANUARY 1896 6th Monday A very cold day, and stormy after doing up the chores Johny and I drove up to Oustic to vote for the deputy Reeve and the Council. John Red is Reeve by acclamation Dan. Talbot & Scott were for deputy, Dan is in by 107 majority. Willie is out from Guelph to night he sleeps here, but his team is at Johny's. 7th Tuesday Rather stormy again to day. I have not done much more than attend to the chores - Henry Duffield spent awhile with us and was helping me awhile cleaning out the stables &c. Willie drove up to Mimosa this forenoon and returning had dinner with us, he filled a bed tick with oat straw. 8th Wednesday Somewhat slackened off the great cold and frost, and some snow has fallen to day. I hurried up with my chores this forenoon so as to have things in good shape for leaving. I put on the stock rack and drove over to Toltons for our 5 sheep. after returning home Margaret and I drove down to see Mrs James Millar, who is quite ill. Dr. Webster was to see her to day - [Margin] Mrs Bella Miller is ill with the Grip - she is considered dangerous 9th Thursday The frost has given way considerably to day, and although it is quite wintry, still the slackening off of the extreme cold is very acceptable. Johny helped me after dinner to load on the butt of the maple tree I cut for stone boats. we had to make two bunks for the logs. I took the log down to the mill and had to hustle so as to get home for the chores. the sleighing is good now [Margin] considerable snow fell last night 10th Friday Rather milder to day. colder & raw at night. I took to Everton this forenoon the other 2 stone boat logs. Johny helped me on with them this morning. Margaret & Lizzie drove down to Millars, Lizzie returned alone, as Mother staid there on account of the very low condition of Mrs Millar, her death is looked upon as likely to happen at any time. Johny & I drove down this evening and saw her as she lay, her breathing was terribly laboured. 11th Saturday Wintry and cold, the sleighing is very fine now. Mrs Millar died last night after we left, about 12 oclock. I drove down for her this evening but she did not come home with me, but waited for the coffin coming, and Johny called for her as he came home from Everton. agreed to �deliver 2 loads of turnips at Rockwood on Tuesday next to O Connor. Wm Mc Cullough bought them 12th Sunday Fine winter weather but colder than has lately prevailed. I have been at home all day Maggie was at Everton twice. Mother & I spent awhile this evening at Webbs. George & Mary paid us a visit this afternoon Monday 13th A cold day. I took the horses to the Willie Abbots shop this morning and had 3 new shoes and one removed and sharped in front, they are barefoot behind. We all attended the burial of Mrs Millar. it took place at 1 oclock. there was a large funeral. Johny read the ritual of the Chozen freinds at the grave. Mr Fowlie spoke at the disciple church Willie was out from Guelph. Tuesday 14th Milder to day, but yet wintry. George Abbott and Johny & I trimmed 2 loads of turnips this forenoon and George with Webbs team and myself took them to Rockwood this afternoon. I had 55 bushels lacking 5 lbs - George had 41 lacking 5 lbs. making in all 96 bushels lacking 10 lbs. I am getting 10¢ per Bushel. Wednesday 15th Continues milder, and the weather to day has been very fine. I was early out of bed this morning and George Duffield and I took the box off the sleigh and fixed up the rack and loaded on over a cord of dry cord wood of Willies, and George drove it to Guelph for him with our team. George was a little late in getting back, but I had every thing in readiness for him, and had all chores done Thursday 16th Very fine day, just enough of cold to keep the snow. and the sleighing is good - we had a letter from Ewart this evening. also one from Uncle Alex. Meaford. All well at both places. John Mc Kenzie & Bella & little Willie called on us this afternoon - the Kitchins brought up 2 cattle to Suttons for John on their sleigh - Wm Mc Cullough wants me to take a load or two of turnips tomorrow [Margin] Mc Cullough paid me $9.60 for the 2 loads of turnips Friday 17th A beautiful day, mild and pleasant. George Duffield took down to Rockwood a load of turnips (57 Bushels) he helped me to trim them. I trimmed some for Johny to take tomorrow and did up all my chores besides - Johny & Lizzie have been over at Mutries this P.M. I have been helping to kill the geese to day and preparing for Guelph tomorrow. Am getting Duffields light Bobs Saturday 18th {No further entries} (94) (account in earlier diary) 1895 John Mc Kenzie A.O.U.W. account paid six dollars on March 10th for arrears. 1895 1 Geo Williams Barin Mutrie Alex Sunter �James Moore Wm Sunter Eli Gollop Alex Mc Gregor Wm Marshall H Garbut {Mathematical calculation} 34 ) 1433 (42 136 73 68 5 For more information on William Sunter, 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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William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1857 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1892 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1893 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1895 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1896 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1898 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1912-1914 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. William Sunter Diary Collection, University of Guelph Archives. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 13, 1857 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Sunter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Eramosa Township, Ontario Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <p>{printed title pages with the following handwritten:} 8297</p> <p>{in pencil} Minnies death 1894 6</p> <p>{Blank page used as math worksheet}</p> <p>{printed} MEMORANDA FROM 1893{handwritten} 5</p> <p>Johnny got for seed oats first time 19 Bushels &amp; 6 lbs 2d " 6 " " 8 l;bs</p> <p>also 3 Bushels peas</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>.</td> <td>B</td> <td>lbs</td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td>25</td> <td>14.</td> </tr><tr><td>paid back</td> <td>21</td> <td>22</td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td>3</td> <td>26</td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </p> <p>Paid back</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Paid back</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>John Campbell 1st time</td> <td>3 Bushels</td> <td>2 lbs</td> </tr><tr><td>2d time - - - -</td> <td>2</td> <td>17</td> </tr><tr><td>self 1st time</td> <td>2 "</td> <td>10 lbs</td> </tr><tr><td>" 2d time</td> <td>2 "</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>" 3d time</td> <td>2 "</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>" 4th time. Friday 23rd Aug</td> <td>2 "</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td>" 5th time Friday 30 Aug.</td> <td>1 ".</td> <td>31</td> </tr><tr><td>" 6th "</td> <td>3.</td> <td>24</td> </tr><tr><td>" 7th "</td> <td>19</td> <td>28</td> </tr><tr><td>" 7th black oats</td> <td>1</td> <td>28</td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td>21 "</td> <td>22</td> </tr></tbody></table> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Dec_31_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 31 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_1_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2 1 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_2_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3 2 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_3_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">4 3 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_5_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">6 5 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_6_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">7 6 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Dec 31 Monday</span></h3> <p>Fine day, but very cold. Johny and Robert Morton went together to the nomination. Johny thought perhaps I might have gone to the nomination but I did not care to go. I have been doing up some fixing round the Stables to keep the cold out. boarded up where the water trough stood.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 1 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A little squally to day and some snow showers. Johny helped me with the laying of the blocks in the stable this afternoon, we had quite a job in levelling up the ground, as it is frozen. Maggie drove down to Rockwood to meet her mother this afternoon, {who?} went down to Georgetown a week ago yesterday. I was kept late at the chores this evg on account of working at the stables. {in margin} laying the blocks in stable this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 2 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues wintry. I shifted the pea straw in the bay mow so as to bare the barley straw for use for the Cattle. I was anxious to get the stable done but so much other choring prevents me, Johnny has been at Mutries today threshing. {in margin} changing straw in Mow to day. Johnny at Mutries threshing</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 3 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Raw, cold south wind to day – we have just heard about Bella being laid up with a sore throat and Mother and I drove down to see her to day. we found her in bed and not much better the doctor say it is Tonsilitis I did all the cleaning out and feeding before going away and – Maggie had most of the work done at night. {in margin} Margaret and I drove down to McKenzies - Bella laid up</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very cold day. I hustled up with the work this forenoon and attended the funeral of Jessie Duff . which was to leave the house at 1 oclock for Acton . it was past 2 however before they started, and I returned home without going any further. I wedged up the greater part of the blocking in stalls after returning. James Clark died this morning {in margin}Funeral of Jessie Duff. James Clark died this A.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 5 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another very cold day. I was early astir this morning and cleaned out all the stables and fed up. so as to get off to Guelph in fair time. I took 14 lbs butter to Fieldings got 16 cts per lb for it, got 2 lbs broken {biscuits?}. 10 cts a dollar in Cash and Credit on the account for $1.14. I got a pair of shirts $1.{00?} Bird Seed, 25 cts. Saw Mr. Hobson, made arrangments for renewal of papers. and the interest to be reduced to 5 per cent after June . {in margin} Guelph business bought this Diary for 10 ct to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 6 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Quite a Mild Change of weather . Some Snow fell last night but it has greatly gone to day. Maggie went twice to Everton to day . Colin McMillan came with her Johnny attended the Funeral of James Clark this P.M it has taken up quite a large share of my time to do the chores to day . got word of Maggie Robertson's death {at?} Oakville last night. {in margin} James Clarks funeral. Maggie Robertson died last night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_7_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">8 7 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_8_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">9 8 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_9_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">10 9 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1111_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1111 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_10_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">12 10 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_12_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">13 12 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_13_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">14 13 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 7 Monday</span></h3> <p>Slight frost again last night and the roads are rather icy. Johny and I prepared a small load of cedar 2 foot wood for the school. Just as I was going to start I lost my balance by sitting on a bunch of hay on a rounded load and falling on my head was considerably hurt. I drove across from the school to the centre and paid the taxes. I borrowed ten dollars from Hugh Black for this week. Willie loaned us 20 dollars. he is away to Guelph to day. quite an excitment over the election , I did not go, Johny went. {in margin} took a small load of cedar to the school about a cord 12 feet long 2 1/2 feet high or a little more - borrowed for the taxes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 8 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very nice winter's day . windy I helped Johny this afternoon to cut straw and had the team there . as we worked a little late it kept me very busy to work up my chores at night . Robert Morton and Johny Burnett were also helping. {in margin} cutting straw at Johny's</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 9 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day. Willie called to day while on his way to Guelph. he is about starting business in Guelph and intends soon to move his things. Maggie and Minnie went down to McKenzie's with Fred and Cutter. and staying all night. Joseph Holmes Came along this afternoon and I sold the steer to him for $44.00. he paid me $2.00 on him and I have to deliver him tomorrow {in margin} Sold steer to Holmes for $44.00</p> <p> </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1111 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. I have been quite busy choring and cleaning up the stables I also repaired a boot for Johny, patched both upper &amp; sole. Bella Hindley was awhile here she had a horse &amp; cutter . I drove over to Samuel Tovells on business, paid 22 dollars on note. {in margin} Friday 11th. these days {illegible}according to the dates in the margin.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 10 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Rather stormy to day. The wind has been blowing from the east, and considerable snow has fallen. Johny and I took the steer down to Acton.I led him down about 1/2 a mile below No 5 side road and Johny got up to me with his mare and Cutter, and I then drove over to see about the horse and afterwards to Acton. we had our dinner at Agnews after delivering the steer. great fire again at Toronto to night. the girls came home to night from Eden {in margin}Thusday 10th wrong. transcribed</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 12 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. John McKenzie drove up with his team &amp; a cutter and took home his sleigh and cutter , he loaded both Cutters on the sleigh, his rack also being here, Margaret went to Guelph to day along with Lizzie they went with {Nettis?}&amp; cutter , Robert Jestin took a load of house effects for Willie to Guelph. it took up all my time attending to these outside folks &amp; my chores. I drove over to S. Tovells paid 22 dollars to him. Thos. Tolton &amp; the girls paid us a visit this evening along with Mr McQueen of Peel {T.qa?}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 13 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very stormy to day, a good deal of snow has fallen and it has drifted considerably - Maggie did not venture to Everton and Minnie has to stay at home these whate'r befalls. the sore on her foot gives her a good deal of pain and discomfort. Thos. Tolton &amp; the girls I have had a busy day choring</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_14_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">15 14 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_15_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">16 15 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_16_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">17 16 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_17_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">18 17 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_18_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">19 18 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_19_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">20 19 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_0_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">21 0 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h1><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1894 5</span></h1> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 14 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very wintry day, there was a good deal of snow fell last night. and the wind to day has been drifting it up considerably. it has also been rather cold - Willie was down awhile today packing and fixing up some of his effects. I have not been able to do much more than attend to the chores to day. hitched up the horses to get sand but failed, got a double stall ready. {in margin} Sanded a double stall for the cattle - Willie is fixing up for moving</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 15 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Quite a snowy, wintry day. the frost has slackend off some. I dredged up and sanded the 2nd double stall in stable. this forenoon. and drove up to McWilliams gravel pit and shovelled off about a wheelbarrow load of sand from the side of the bank and finish up the other stall with it , Colin McMillan paid us a visit to day. took back a boring bit to Robt. McWilliams and paid him $ 10.00 on the note he holds against me {in margin}Minnie's foot continues sore - paid $10.00 to Robert McWilliams on note.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 16 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another wintry day, the snow has been deepening this last day or two. I put in a stansill for the new cow. our heifer calved this morning. Willie took another load away, or at least John Campbell did for him, Willie {took?} in Jeeni and Miss McDougal this morning, I hauled up 4 loads of stove wood . 1 before dinner and 3 afternoon. Sent a card to Alex McGregor . and a letter to Ewart. {in margin}heifer calved this morning - drawing stove wood.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 17 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues Wintry , but only moderately Cold . the snow is keeping and a little additional Comes at times. I have been very busy to day. did up all my chores and drew up 4 loads of wood from the bush. finishing up all the circular cut wood. I paid Johny $1.64 to day which settles for my share of the taxes. which amounts to each of us $18.36. Webbs girls &amp; Geo. Abbott paid us a visit this evening {in margin}Settled with Johny for my share of taxes. finished drawing wood from Bush.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 18 Friday</span></h3> <p>Quite a heavy snow storm. I have spent what time I had over my chores fixing up the cattle stables and got them tied up - Margaret helped me put in the stanchions &amp; c. I drove down our sleigh to Webbs and borrowed theirs for the wood drawing. I took the 50 lb borrowed Salt also 87 lbs coal. I owed them 300.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 19 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Finer to day but the roads heavy from the heavy fall of snow , Dr Dryden says there were nine inches fell. I have had quite a busy day choring &amp; fixing up preparatory to wood drawing next week, I drove down to McKenzies and got their Charlie horse. took "King" down to Abbotts and got him sharped all round, one new shoe. had all the 3 home in coming back. Fred in Cutter ,&amp; Charlie and King.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 0 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Some more signs of snow again. or it may be thaw, there is quite a heavy covering of snow on the ground now. Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon but did not go in the evening - I have been busy at my Chores and had to move some turnips as I found them heating</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_21_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">22 21 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_22_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 22 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_23_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">24 23 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 21 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very wet day. The rain fell almost incessantly all day . I repaired a boot for Johny and also my own , taking off the heel and putting on a new piece of upper on the back , Maggie and her mother had all the chores mostly done by the time I returned home ,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 22 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very blow and stormy day. I drove to Guelph however with my first load of wood to Goudys , I met with Willie at Guelph and he prevailed on me to go to his place to feed my horse and get dinner</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 23 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues stormy and Cold , the wind blows so hard that the track fills up some and makes it hard travelling for the horses . I took my second load of wood to Goudys , they complain of the quality of the wood and he docked me because of it , I think he docked me the full amount of the defective wood , and got that for nothing. {in margin} 5 cuts of defective wood is made much of by Goudy</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Cold, but finer weather .the roads got filled in so last night that I was afraid to venture to Guelph, I spent much of the day fixing up the chores and fixings so as to be easier for the women folks , I loaded up my load ready for Guelph drove down for the mail this afternoon taking Minnie with me .</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Friday</span></h3> <p>Much finer to day, a good deal of fresh snow is on the roads but there been a great traffick on them to day which has beaten the tracks up good . I took the last of the hardwood to day. I had a few words again with Goudy re the quality of the wood . got dinner again at Willies . Johny took in a load of wood for him , R.J. Kerr took a load of hay for him {in margin} paid Willie 20 dollars for Johny - also five dollars to get me a quarter of Beef, and 24 dollars to lift the note for dead mare</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Saturday</span></h3> <p>An awfuly stormy day. The wind has piled up the snow in big drifts and those who ventured out on the roads with loads had to unload and return. Willie came out last night to take his organ to Guelph but had to go home without it . I fixed up things so as to feed the pigs in the Cattle shed , and took out the pump to fix it .</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A Continuation of this terrible weather , The Snow is piled up in high unsightly heaps , no one here has ventured out, I have had to spend a good deal of time in trying to make the animals comfortable, heaps of snow everywhere abound to make things uncomfortable .</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY-FEBRUARY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_28_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">29 28 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31_Feb._1_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">31 Feb. 1 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._1_2_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 1 2 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 28 Monday</span></h3> <p>Moderately cold to day , the Sun has been bright and the day fine . the roads are completely blocked and every body most that can handle a shovel is out Shovelling snow , it is seldom that the town line has been so badly blocked , I help shovel along with the rest and the road is now open although heavy</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Weather moderate. I thought of trying to take a load of cedar to Guelph to day but feared to face the heavy roads , the McWilliams took in two ventured it but the work for the horses was hard , took a load of Cedar wood down as far as Heffernan's and unloaded it , and 3 bags chop . got a bag of shorts . paid 85 cts for all. {in margin} 3 bags chop &amp; 1 bag shorts 85 cts p'd</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Cold to day , I took in a load of cedar wood to Goudy's . taking about 1/2 of what was at Heffernan's , Johny helped me unload my load at the yard , the roads were a little heavy . and it was rather a cold job teaming . the women did up all the chores nicely , I had my dinner, as usual, at Willies ,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31 Feb. 1 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues cold, I drove another load of cedar wood to Guelph to day taking away the balance of what was left at Heffernan's , there is a great amount of wood going into Guelph these days , and the pitch holes that are being worked out makes it hard work for the teams and hard on the sleighs</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 1 2 Friday</span></h3> <p>Cold increasing. this has been a very cold day. if it was not that the seat was on the side of the load providing shelter for the driver it would have been hard to bear. the work at home was nocely done up while I was away. the team works first rate. the horses agreeing and working together finely {in margin} Willie took in his organ today. he came out last night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Saturday</span></h3> <pre>A very cold day. I went however to Guelph again. I am anxious to get done with the wood drawing. this is the last load but one. and I am very well {illegible } to get through with it. I had dinner as usual at Willies and had a very cold drive home - John McKenzie drove up Bella &amp; children this afternoon. Bella is staying awhile </pre> <p>{in margin} got a small 1/4 of Beef costing $2.48 - Willie got it for us and it is good</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Finer today. but continues very cold. Bella and the 2 girls drove the cutter to Everton meeting this forenoon. the girls went again in the evening. Walter McWilliams driving them down. it has taken up a good deal of my time making the stock comfortable at home.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">45 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_1.2C_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">10 1, Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Monday</span></h3> <p>Another cold day. I attended the first meeting of the Board of Health for the year. Minnie accompanied me over to see the Doctor. he found her lung congested and said she should not have been out. I hurried home again and loaded up for Guelph tomorrow. putting on a row of stove wood for Willie {in margin} took the sow from the young pigs. they are over 6 weeks old. "Board of Health"</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>The cold has been intense to day. I took the last of the Cedar wood to Goudys - it measures, I think, nearly 8 cords, but Mr Goudy is bound to dock it on account of quality to seven cords. I was awfully cold in driving home. I bought the Coal for Webbs that I owed them. 215 lbs got over weight</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another terribly cold day - the frost is about as severe as yesterday. I hear it has been 33 degrees below zero. the coldest for many years. I took home Webbs sleigh and the Coal I owed him. it is now all paid up . I then drove down to McKenzies with the horse. was very cold in returning home. got some medicine for Minnie at the doctors</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Cold to day about as great as ever. Johny took in 3 fat hogs to Guelph he sold to Simpson. they weighed 660 lbs. at 4 c per lb - I had quite a job with the well and cistern pumps. the lean holes got frozen and I had to chop and clear off the plat forms to get at them. had a busy day fixing it up and it has been terribly cold. Minnie is some better {in margin} Johny paid me 20 dollars back that I paid Willie for him. taxes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Friday</span></h3> <p>One of the stormiest days I ever experienced. the wind has blown a hurricane and the cold very great. the snow is drifting up and blocking the lanes &amp;c. from the paper we find this terrible cold snap is very general. at Toronto 21 below zero is registered and as low as 33 in other parts of Ontario - I got the pump at the Barn going again. Walter McWilliams helped me with it. it has kept me busy keeping stock &amp;c right</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues stormy. the wind has been very strong and has drifted up the snow as to block up the surroundings very inconveniently. I have not been able to attend to much more than to keep the stock right and make them as comfortable as possible. the extreme cold has in some degree given way to day, I may say, for the first for quite a long time</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 1, Sunday</span></h3> <p>High wind yet drifting the snow into inconvenient piles. our land is completely blocked up. the cold has moderated quite perceptebly. the turnips are somewhat frozen in the house and we are looking for moderate weather to make things right again.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_11_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 11 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 11 Monday</span></h3> <p>A cold day, although when it is compare with some of last weeks weather it seems moderate - I got so much out of patience with the water trough being out at the house pump that I moved it into the shed - to day we fixed the pump so well that it works fine, no thanks to Grant for it. he has put us to lots of trouble promising to come and fix it, but never doing it. helped Johny overwith 2 loads of pea straw-{in margin}Walter McWilliams at the mill and got 2 bags chopped for us. borrowed our sleigh</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another cold day, but a great improvement on last week. I went down to Rockwood this afternoon. got some more medicine for Minnie. Called to see the Stewart Boys. they are improving. got 36 lbs of good brown sugar at Passmores for a dollar, also some oatmeal, and a lb of cheese 14 c and lost it out of the cutter on coming home. the stage came from Guelph today. first since Friday last - {in margin}Willie came out from Guelph to day. he stayed here all night - Letter from Holyoke - all well and doing well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather moderating although to day has been raw and cold. I attended McDermotts sale this afternoon. bought nothing. bid on a cultivator. Cattle sold very cheap. Mr Dunbar gave us a flying visit this morning. he got his paper in the interest of taxing for road making instead of statute labour. I feel the change of water trough a great accomodation. hear of damage done to patatoes from frost. our seem right -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Weather improved. the cold has moderated so that it is now quite pleasant. I hurried up with the chores and get things fixed up so as not to be bothered when our company gathers tonight. I drove down to Everton for the mail and met Joe McIntosh coming up. there was quite a company at night and Joe was the soul of it. it was 2 in the morning before it btoke up. Joe sang a lot of songs. there were the Webbs, Mortons, both McWilliams, Geo Abott, Johny &amp; Lizzie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Clear Sunshine and moderately cold. I hitched up the cutter and drove Bella out to Willie Suttons, and drive round by Ospringe. we had dinner and soon afterwards came away home again, calling at Uncle Duncans where we took up Joe again who had gone there on a visit while we were at Suttons.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day, although the air is cold the sun has had great influence. Johny &amp; Lizzie were at Guelph in the cutter. he brought back with him two dollars worth of sugar. 72 lbs, same as I got the other day. we had quite a party at Webbs this ev'g. I drove the double team down to Guelph road to give Minne an airing, and left her at Webbs and brought her home at night - {in margin}Johny at Guelph I fed up his stock. Bella &amp; her children away home - got 2 dollars worth sugar.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Fine weather. Clear Sunshine and not very cold. Joe McIntosh and Maggie wwent to Everton meeting this forenoon. they intended going again in the evening but did not go. I did not go off the place - the chores kept me busy a good part of the day. Minnie has to keep close to the house.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Monday</span></h3> <p>Temperature quite moderate. inclined to blow this afternoon. had a blizzard of snow &amp; wind toward evening, but it soon calmed down again. I helped Johny with team to cut straw. Joe took my place to drive after the first run. he drove down to David Robertsons this evening. I got every thing well attended to as he took my place while I did it. Minnie is not quite so well - {in margin}Cutting straw at Johny's - Blizzard - Joe McIntosh down at D. Robertson</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A moderately fine day - Joe took the horse and Cutter to David Robertsons last night and just returned this evening - I intended going to the doctors to day but could not as the horse and cutter was away. I have been choring &amp; splitting wood &amp;c.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Although Clear, it yet has been rather raw and cold. I was up early and did up my chores before breakfast and accompanied Johny to Robert Morton's straw cutting. we got along well and did a good day's work, and brought back the horse back home to Johny's. Our women folk and Joe did up the chores this ev'g -</p> <p> </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very stormy day. the roads are filling up badly again. the stage ran through tp Guelph and back. I did not expext that it could have done so. Joe and I have been fixing up the stables some, and doing up the chores. this is really terrible weather &amp; it is most difficult to drive about as the lanes &amp;c are filed up -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Friday</span></h3> <p>Weather better again, but the roads are badly blocked up. I accompanied the gang of neighbors down to Heffernans Corner. we shovelled the drifts on the town line and drove through Robert Talbot's fields to Heffernans Corner. the gravel road is now so badly blocked that the fields have to be taken for the most part. we got the mail this forenoon - {in margin}Drove to Rockwood this P.M. for medicine for Minnie - the roads are terrible - We notice Peter Mahan has met a serious accident -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A tolerably fine day. Geo McWilliams took a load of stove wood to Willie at Guelph to day. Walter took a load of wood to Geo. Marshall. Johny took a load of cedar to Gowdys, they found the roads very heavy. Johny upset once - Joe drove down to Everton this P.M. he helped me fix up around the stable &amp; the chores this A.M. I half soled a boot for Johny Burnett to day. Colin McMillan is ill at present -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day, but frosty and rather cold this forenoon. Margaret &amp; I drove down to Heffernan this forenoon to see Colin McMillan who is very sick. after coming back Maggie and her Mother drove up to see the Duffields as some of them were complaining. I wrote a letter to Meaford - Maggie &amp; her Uncle Joe drove to Everton. {in margin}we hear that Peter Mahan is dead -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_-_MARCH_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY - MARCH 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb_28_March_1_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb 28 March 1 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_2_1_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">March 2 1 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">23 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">34 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY - MARCH 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Monday</span></h3> <p>A fine day but rather cold. the Sun is beginning to have more effect. I have had allthe chores on my hands to day, as Joe has been enjoying himself over at Johnys &amp;c. Margaret and I drove down to see Colin this evening. he is a very sick man. Johny Campbell came to day and is nursing him. they had to turn out and shovel the roads again to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day, but cold frosty air - Joe rode down to Acton with Walter McWilliams and went to Georgetown. I did up my chores early and prepared to clean up our wheat, but just as we were at it, Samuel Tovel came along and spent several hours with us. So we quite it. he had dinner with us. the girls drove to the Corner this P.M. Colin is not so well. Alice &amp; Ada Webb visited us - {in margin}young light roan heifer to Johny's bull to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. much milder and this afternoon the snow started to thaw off rather rapidly. Margaret &amp; I cleaned up the wheat this A.M. and I intended bagging some for chop but having lost time hunting more bags &amp;c I gave up the idea and instead we cleaned up the flax. Johny drove a load of cedar to Guelph. Colin McWilliam still keeps very poorly. not any better -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Feb 28 March 1 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues to thaw rapidly - the snow has gone very fast and the roads where the snow is deep is very bad to travel on as the horses break through - I took the wheat grist to the mill and also 3 bags of barley chop. they desired me to leave the wheat grist till tomorrow - Colin McWilliam is a little better this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March 2 1 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continued soft last nightand up till noon to day. the snow has gone a great deal during the thaw. this afternoon it has turned colder and hard frost evening. I drove down to the mill for the grist. the 6 bags wheat weighed 14 bushels &amp; 20 lbs. they changed 7 bushels of fall wheat for the wild goose charging a quarter extra. there was 485 lbs flour outcome. they kept 100 out I owed. so that I had 385 home, 3 bags short 2 bran. paid $1.65 for grist - {in margin}Colin McWilliam is some better - I paid him the full balance of his wages to day. $6.50 -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Saturday</span></h3> <p>The frost has dried up the ground again and it is very icy, but better getting about. Margaret helped me to clean up the peas to day, and I put them in the hogshead 19 1/2 Bushels by measure. there were also over two bushels split peas for grinding. I threshed the flax tailings and cleaned all of it up. there will, I think be about 2 bushels of it. {in margin}"old white sow at Robt. McWillaims Berkshire Pig"</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Softer in the early part of the day but got up colder later on. I have been pretty close at home, only going down to Mortons with young sow - Maggie went to meeting this forenoon. and we had a visit of Mr &amp; Mrs Webb this afternoon. Maggie went home with them going down and intended going again to Meeting with the young folks. Minnie fever is high to day. Mother is not well to day. {in margin} "young white sow taken to Mortons to day."</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">45 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">56 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">67 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">78 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">89 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">910 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very stormy &amp; cold day - the wind has blown the falling snow into all the Cranies - the Toltons have chopped for McWilliams and they borrow our "King" horse for the occasion. I helped Johny clean up 7 bags of grain for chopping. we afterwards cleaned up 40 Bushels of our black oats and put them in the granary -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very frosty and cold. this morning the thermometer, I heard, registered 11 below zero. I wrote a letter for Holyoke and Johny mailed it this morning when he went to Everton with his chop. I drove to Rockwood and sent the doctor, who was coming up to see Mrs Jonathan Lovel, to see Minnie. I then drove down and had tea at McKenzies. Minnie is not yet over the effects of conjestion - {in margin}Willie drove out from Guelph to day. I sent the money to pay the Forester note. Southdown ewe had a lamb -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. milder and, with the exception of a few blustery snow clouds, it was a nice clear day. I have been clearing out the upper cattle stable for the sheep. the little Southdown had a lamb the other day, and the rest I bought with her from Henry Duffield may all soon be lambing. I was rather sick last night but some better to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A little raw and cold to day but not an unpleasant day. Johny &amp; I brought over our 4 sheep (Duffield purchase) and put them in the upper Cattle stable - Johny also helped me to clean up the balance of the black oats making 96 bushels in all. put in the bin on granary. the tail ends after, cleaned up 4 bags more. I drove down to see the doctor this afternoon. Minnie's temperature is hight 104. the doctor thinks he may have to see her if not better -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Friday</span></h3> <p>Milder to day, but inclined to snow some. became colder in the evening. at times it was quite stormy through the day. Jeseph McIntosh came along again this morning. he was all night at Uncle Duncan. he helped me fix up the railroad door and started the other oat pile cleaning, put through 25 bushels. Minnie, we think, is a little better. went down to see Johny Currie about helping us prepare fire wood. he says he will do what he can - {in margin}another Duffied ewe had a lamb this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very fine forenoon and we expected a fine day all through - in this we were dissapointed as it blew up very rough afternoon. a good deal of snow fell and was drifted about. I attended the funeral of Old Mr Sharp. he was buried at Everton. the funeral was largely attended. Joe and I cleaned throgh 120 bushels of oats and put them in a granary bin. there is yet some to clean. Johny &amp; Lizzie are at Guelph today. Minnie not much better - {in margin}Old Mr Sharp buried to day. Cleaned up 120 Bushels "Banner " oats -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. Sunshine and cold moderate. John McKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; Bella Webb paid us a visit to day. Willie and Jennie took a run out from Guelph. they drove up to Mimosa and called here on their way back - they drove home during the time of the total eclipse of the moon - Joe and Maggie drove down to night meeting at Everton.{in margin}John McKenzie paid me $12.00 - $6.00 for self to pay A.O.U.W. and the other 6 to pay note off A. McGregor -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Monday</span></h3> <p>Temperature moderate,and fairly fine. John McKenzie, Bella &amp; the family with Bella Webb paid us a visit today. he paid me money as I have it recorded yesterday. Joe is sharpening the crosscut saw to day. Louis Black &amp; Mrs McKennon drove up to day to see Minnie. Mrs Webb also was up the greater part of the afternoon -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. John Currie has helped me saw up timber in the woods to day for firewood - Joe was out with us this afternoon. we cut up some beeches and 4 basswood saw logs. &amp; 2 hemlocks- we took the team down this afternoon to break the roads. it has kept us busy to attend the stock and work in the Bush. Joe went to Everton this P.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Fine day although frosty &amp; cold. John Currie is laid up unwell to day. John Smallhorn Came on at noon to day to work at the wood - John has made arrangements with his brother, Richard, to work in his time with me for the rent of $12.00. Joe &amp; John Smallhorn cut in the woods together this P.M. while I took a grist of chop to Everton - 8 bags oats, and 4 bags mixed grain (Barley peas &amp; oats for Cattle &amp; hogs -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues fair weather. Cold and frosty at nights. John Smallhorn and I have been cutting up a large beech, while John Currie drew up 3 or 4 loads of log lengths and placed them on a skid way-</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Friday</span></h3> <p>Very cold last night. the frost is very kean this morning. but it has been a very fine pleasant day. John Currie &amp; John Smallhorn with myself were at the wood this forenoon. they cut at Jestin's this afternoon for Smallhorn. I drove up to Scotts and paid the note for the harrows $4.75. we had quite a lot of visitors, Uncle Duncan, Jamie Abbott, Mary &amp; George - Misses Tovell and others.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another cold day, but very pleasant - we are having a wonderful cold time for such a late time of the year. I drove to Guelph to day. got the loan of 30 dollars from Willie. I paid him the 35cts he gave to the Bank Manager. got a pair over shoes $1.00. Willie bought me an axe &amp; handle 85c - sold turnips to Shultz 11c - Currie &amp; Smallhorn working in Bush. brought up 2 loads logs. Dr up to see Minnie - Willie Abbott removed shoe, paid 10c. Sent 6 dollars to A. McGregor interest for Jno McKenzie - {in margin}Guelph. 30 dollars from Willie - new axe &amp; handle - got things at Willies {illegible} 1/2 lbs {illegible} 10c stove Black matches. {excitement?} over the {2 illegible words}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. a little cold as usual. Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon. Grace Nelson accompanied her home and Maggie drove her back again at night - Joe went down to Everton last night and is visiting Blacks this afternoon. I have been kept pretty close at work to day fixing up the stock. visitors to day -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Monday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. John Currie and John Smallhorn have been helping at the bush. Joe also helped us, we Cut down a Couple of Cedar trees to make school wood. one was lodged against another tree but we cut it and hauled it down with the team. the road to the bush is getting bare in the fields -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. I drove over to Erin this forenoon and paid Gib McArthur for the horse $41.00. After returning I hitched up Fred and drove to Rockwood for Auntie Kate, "Frank" took sick after I returned with him from Erin and I gave him a doze of Salt and Soda, also afterwards a doze of Saltpetre &amp; turpentine. he got better - Joe has been at Robt. McWIlliams Sawing for me -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. I took down a Cord of Cedar wood to the school to day, and hurried back to take Kate Moore and Joe McIntosh to the 6 oclock train. we made it by hard scratching -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. Sun has been very hot and burnt my face rather badly. John Smallhorn and I prepared 2 loads of turnips this A.M. Charlie Duffield also brought his team and worked at them from about ten oclock afterwards in the afternoon. Walter McWilliamand Johny helped us prepare other 2 loads. So we started off with our 4 loads making 142 Bushels. the roads were very bad. we got them off shortly after 6 oclock - {in margin}Dr Dreyden up to see Minnie to day,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot in the sun - I took down another load of turnips this forenoon - John Smallhorn helped me root them and then rode down home. Casino made the mistake of not giving me a proper ticket for the weights and I had to go back again with it before the 6 oclock train. I had in all 169 1/2 Bushels -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A little bit colder to day but the snow has melted very much for all. I drove to Guelph to see about the business with Mr Hobson, but he was at Toronto. fixed it so that it can be done in a week. I settled with D. L. Shultz, he gave me a check for $18.60. 11c per bushel. had dinner at Willie's - his business seems increasing. the roads are very bad and near the city very bare. the snow banks in {may?} place are as high as ever.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very soft. the snow is going fast to day. John McKenzie and Bella drove up to see Minnie. poor Minnie does not seem to get over better. the fever keeps up very high at times which show the disease is still there. have had to attend closely to home and outside wants -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_-_APRIL_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH - APRIL 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31April_1_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">31April 1 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH - APRIL 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Monday</span></h3> <p>Very soft - the snow has melted very much today. I have had a busy day - uncovering potatoes. and doing up the chores - also half soled a pair of Boots for Isaac Theaker's boy. Minnie is much about the same - had a good many visitors to see her today.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Frozen up last night and to day. I have had a very busy day, doing up the chores, and split up a load of cedar stove wood for the school, and took it down. after returning home I split up and loaded the most of another load.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Very stormy to day. quite a snowsorm in the afternoon. I was up early and did up the chores and helped Johny at the sawing machine. he got along very well. Had 11 hands all told. Robt. Jestin, Coffee, McWilliams (Geo.) Robt. McWilliams, John Burnett, Robt Morton, Jamie Duffield, Isaac Theaker, Geo Abbott.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine day but very wintery for So late a day of the year. I hurried up this morning and finished up the splitting of the cedar wood for the school and drew it down to the school house. there is fully more than the 4 Cords in all. this P.M. I bagged up 8 bags mixed grain. 1/2 bushel peas, 3 barley &amp; over 1 oats. got them home with me. bought a ton of Chopped wheat 20 dollars a ton. get a week to take it home -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Friday</span></h3> <p>Wintry &amp; cold to day but not unpleasant - I have been very busy to day. Cleaning out table &amp;c - 1/2 soled a boot for Johny Burnett, and took over 10 9 bags of chop to the pig house. I had to dig my way into the house through the high snow drifts - Dr Dryden came to see Minnie to day. he says she is some better. had a good many visitors to day - {in margin}shoe mending - chopped stuff for the pigs - Dr Dryden visits Minnie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues Cold &amp; wintry although very pleasant. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove to Guelph Market to day with the democrat. I accompanied them. Robt Morton also took the wagon. they are the first wheels that we know of, on the town line since the sleighing. Johny got $1.50 a bag for 3 bags apples (nor. spys) 75cts for bag of potatoes. 15c for eggs, 16cts for Butter. Willie got 6 lbs - I had transferred mortgage to day to Elizabeth Loghrin. McLean's Bill is $9.05. the roads are bad for the wheels on account of the deep drifts. {in margin} Guelph Market. Business - bad roads - Johny sold Bull to Alex. White {illegible} and the rest -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31April 1 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. but keeps up wintry - I have been about home all day, with the exception that Mother and I drove the cutter up to Duffields to see Mary who has lately been taken down quite sick. Maggie went to Everton meeting at night. Walter McWilliams drove the horse &amp; cutter.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">34 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">45 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">56 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">67 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">78 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 Monday</span></h3> <p>Rain and ice storm to day, or at least last night. Johny and I each took a team this afternoon and loaded up the 6 small logs (4 Bass and 2 hemlock) Johny took his to Everton, but I had to stay and clean up the oats for Len Avrey. he got 17 Bushels and he brought 6 Bushels "Lanefield peas. 75c per Bushel. he paid me $2.50 between the lots. the season keeps remarkably late -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Quite a glit of ice on the ground this morning. I took the logs to Everton, and brought home 1,595 lbs of ground wheat, paying ten dollars on it. Cleaned up the Barley and bagged it and emptied the meal into the bin the barley was in.{in margin}Horton paid me for the cedar wood $5.00 - Cleaned Barley -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues cold, the snow however is slowly going. the late ice storm has left some shreds of it yet. have been looking up a man to day. Geo. Duffield and Geo. Anderson did not deal with either. was over at Ospringe to see Anderson - may yet deal with Duffield.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. we filled 4 bed ticks today with oat straw. Colin McWilliam paid us a visit to day. I hitched up the horse to Johny's buggie this afternoon and drove down to Rockwood to see the doctor and I waited at Stewarts till he returned from Guelph at 7 oclock. being a little late when I went back {to?} the doctors, he had just gone again. I was displeased &amp; dissapointed -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day but threatening rain. we drew over the horse power so{?}s to cut straw - soon Johny took over the fanning mill. I bagged up 3 bags of Northern Spy apples and 3 bags potatoes for Guelph tomorrow. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb paid us a visit this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Saturday</span></h3> <p>a very wet night and the first half of this forenoon. I made ready to go to Guelph but on account of the rain abandoned the idea. we could have gone however after all as it ceased raining about nine oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues murky and unpleasant. very damp and foggy. we all kept the house pretty closely to day. I have been kept busy trying to make all the animals comfortable.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">89 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">910 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Monday</span></h3> <p>Weather becoming less wintery and the indications are favorable for the early opening up of spring, it would not be early - however even if it was now upon is, I have not yet secured my help for the summer and I am negotiating and looking out. it is a great matter of concern to me now that I am alone.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Weather taking up again and getting more pleasant. Minnie does not improve as we would like and the doctor displeased me by not staying till he saw me last Thursday. Doctors, like every other class of people get careless at times when it is of the greatest importance that they should be attentive &amp; careful.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. John Smallhorn came to help us and I set him to sort the turnips and throw them back from the potatoe pile. Margaret and I drove to Guelph today. 3 bags apples (Nor. Spys) and 4 bags potatoes $1.75 for the apples - 70cts for potatoes. Butter 16cts - Eggs 14cts.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, but threatened rain - the frozen potatoes, the South West end of the turnip house is not well protected outside and quite a thickness of the pile is lost. I have been round asking a few hands for sawing tomorrow - found the Toltons sawing for themselves with the machine -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Friday</span></h3> <p>Fine this forenoon, but came on rain between 3 &amp; 4 oclock. we had 3 saws going pretty steady until 5 oclock. the last 2 hours we sawed at the bush. we had Robt Morton, Johny Burnett, Geo. Abbott, Walter MCWilliams, John Coffey, Geo. Duffield, John Smallhorn, Johny Sunter &amp; myself. the work went on well and it was a pity the rain Came to stop us. I hired Geo. Duffield for 7 months at 16 dollars per month, gets his washing done here, he gets every other Sunday -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A fine day after the rain of yesterday - David Tolton came to day to help us cut wood. John Smallhorn and I sawed mostly together and David split it i[. they finished up a number of logs at the last and let me do up the chores. I drove Smallhorn home this evening - Geo. Loree gave up the keys of Mrs Peavoys house to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Fine this morning but got up cold and not very pleasant as the day wore on. Maggie drove alone to Everton meeting and Colin McMillan came back with her. the doctor got a call to James Douglas to see one of their children and he called to see Minnie - he says she is improving but very slowly.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Monday</span></h3> <p>Weather cool and fine/ Geo. Duffield started to work this morning. he split up the balance of the unsplit wood in the woodhouse and made a start on the outside pile. {in margin}Geo. Duffield started to work this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>The weather is improving and things now look as spring may at last come upon us. John Smallhorn was clearing up the last of the frozen potatoes, and piled the stove wood for George as he split it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>The weather has turned fine. a little frost at night. John Smallhorn helped me this forenoon to load up 12 bags of black Joanatte oats for chopping. And he went home with me when I drove to the mill. George has been splitting up the stove wood. George took a load of turnips to the pig house. I took over there more than a load. I pulp and boil them &amp; mix meal in them.{in margin}Sold the pigs to Henry Duffield for 5 cents per lb and the rest likely to go in about a month.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the ground is drying up very fast. George finished the splitting of the stove wood this evening. he had to work very steady at it in order to get it done. I piled the most of it &amp; unloaded ther chop stuff and took home the bags after shaking them. we loaded up the balance of the Mangolds - the wagon in the Barn. went for Smallhorse this evening. {in margin}Wm McCullough has started this P.M. to prune the orchard - he works till Saturday night for $2.00.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine, warm &amp; sunshiny day. Geroge started the plow this morning and it has gone well. George had to stop about 3 oclock P.M. and, with Johny, attended John McTavish's barn raising. I sold the "George" horse to James Ramshaw backed by Wm Anderson, John Smallhorn and I have been cutting some cedar culls into stove wood. unloaded the Mangolds this morning at pig pen - {in margin}Sold the Geroge horse. Barn raising John McTavish -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Weather quite warm and the sun out clear &amp; fine. Geroge has plowed all day at the sod. John Smallhorn &amp; I have been sawing up some summer wood. I drove to Rockwood to see the doctor and gave Wm McCullough a ride home. Minnie not been so well this week and we wished the dostor to know it. he thinks she has the Grippe and gave me more medicine. John Smallhorn went home -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. George and Maggie attended the meeting twice to day. Willie drove out from Guelph to see Minnie. he has a new top buggie - Johny Currie &amp; wife and others have been visiting - I walked down to Webbs in the evening and got caught in a heavy rain that came in -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Monday</span></h3> <p>A fine day after the rain of last night. Johny had to go to Guelph to day to be a witnes against Thorp for Contravention of the By Laws governing the Sales (Market) of the City. I plowed with his team in the sod along with George. I gave up the keys of Mrs Peavoys house to Fred Peavoy and stipulated that it was rented only by the quarter (3 months) - he to pay the taxes and do the road work - {in margin} rented Mrs Peavoys house for 2 dollars per month taxes to be paid and road work done. Geo. Duffield witnesed the agreement. Wm Loree secured the rent.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. George has, with "King" cleared off the stones from the 2 fields to the west, behind the orchard. took over turnips to boil and other chores. I have plowed all day at the sod with "Frank &amp; Fred". I have to boil turnips for the pigs &amp;also pulp them. it makes a lot of work, but we think it will pay.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day, threatened rain but did not come. Mary Stewart &amp; her mother drove up from Rockwood to see Minnie. I finished the sod field my noon to day. George finished up the stoning with "King" and manured and gang plowed the onion bed by noon. afternoon he Cultivated with the new Cultivator, the wheat land in front field - we also took in a load of turnips for the pigs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine weather for seeding. Johny has had the use of "Fred" to help his team to cultivate - he finds the new Cultivator to make rather heavy work for his team on his hard land. George sowed the wheat and harrowed it after the drill. Eddie and Netty Abbott came up on a visit to day. I drove to Everton for the mail in the evening taking them home. Johny got done early wirth "Fred" . so I took him home -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Friday</span></h3> <p>Beautiful weather. Some indications of change but they always wear off without result. George rolled and Cultivated the Sod for the peas this forenoon. Sowed them this afternoon. I have on hand the boiling every day of pulped turnips with the meal for the pigs. have been very unwell for Some days, having much inward pain. have taken some pills (Morrisons) to try and remove it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Splendid weather for seeding, cool and drying. George has harrowed the pea land after the Seeder and partly rolled it before dinner. he cultivated the back field opposite in the afternoon. he worked fred at it. Johny also worked him a while this forenoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Weather continues dry &amp; cool. just the kind of weather we are now in need of. Willie &amp; wife &amp; Colin Campbell drove out from Guelph . they called as they returned from Mimosa. Willie also called as he drove past in the morning - George &amp; Maggie frove twice to Everton to day. I did up the chores. Minnie kept her bed to day. {in margin}light roan heifer to Bull to night -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_-_MAY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL - MAY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_MAY_1_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">30 MAY 1 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">12 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">23 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">34 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">45 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">56 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL - MAY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Monday</span></h3> <p>Beautiful day. warmer this afternoon than has been prevailing. the grass is growing greener on account of the heat. A cool wind, however, generally prevails. George has sowed the west 1/2 of the back field to the north this A.M. Afternoon he harrowed &amp; rolled it all to about 1/2 an hours work - I have boiled 2 batched for the pigs. I took out the partition giving them all the room. the 2 Mrs Abbotts paid uf a visit this P.M. {in margin} I sent a card each to Bella and Auntie Kate. a letter each to Bro. Alex - to Alex. Holyoke and $5.00 to {Erin?} A.O.U.W.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 MAY 1 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Rather hotter today than usual. things are beginning to be rather dry. George took out some manure to the Rhubarb bed and dug it in. I rolled the wheat land the while and he &amp; I spent afterwards until dinner time on the pea land rolling &amp; picking stones. I boiled a pot of feed for the pigs afternoon and raked up the yard. George cultivated the 5 1/2 acre field to the left of the lane. Women folks cleaning up the cellar. I took Minnie again for a drive. {in margin}a travelling man fixed our clock to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Much cooler to day, and continues dry. George has cultivated the back field but one on the south side of lane and sowed and harrowed it in. we put in "Banner oats". I laid off the Kitchen garden by shovelling out the 2 long walks. Maggie &amp; her mother sowed quite a few onions. I filled up a load of turnip and George drew them to the pig house. took straw also. we turned out last years calves yesterday.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Warmer to day. in fact a little too warm for comfort. George cultivated and sowed the remainder of the back north of lane field to Joanette oats. the east end and the old boggy bit in the middle were rather wet, but not so bad onthe whole. I drove Minnie down as far as Uncle Duncan's to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another very warm day. I have been choring around this forenoon, boiling pig feed &amp;c. fished about a Couple of hours and got 5 nice fish for Minnie. 3 trouts. I harrowed this afternoon what George sowed yesterday - George Cultivated the north front field this A.M. we cleaned up 5 bags Bavarien oats and then he went off to Hugh Black's Barn raising. Dr. Dreyden called to see Minnie to day. he says she is much better - {in margin}Minnie walked down to McWilliams to day. got Fred shod all round ({reset?}) by Wm Abbott. pd {illegible} -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Saturday</span></h3> <p>An extremely hot day. Margaret &amp; I have been to Guelph to day with Fred &amp; Buggy. we had 40 doz. eggs, and 22 lbs, 30 doz at 9c - 10 doz 10c. Butter at 15cts. we were at Willie's to dinner - there are fears we have seen the highest market for potatos. 60cts was paid to day. George finished sowing &amp; harrowing the front north field. took afterwards 2 loads of pruned stuff out of orchard yet another load to take away before we plow the orchard - {in margin}horses very warm to day - hottest day of the season -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another hot day. Sunshine and splendid growing weather, but rain would now be very acceptable. the trees are leafing out extremely fast since yesterday morning. we have been at home all day - Maggie &amp; George have both been twice at Everton. Tina McKinnon is again very sick. poor girl, she is very delicate -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">67 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">78 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">89 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">910 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Monday</span></h3> <p>Another extremely hot day until about 3 P.M. when the air became cooler. it was thought local thunder showers was the Cause. I have had a busy choring day. George took the last load of prunings to the back of the place, and we took a load of straw for the pigs. George afterwards plowed about 2/3 of the orchard. George Williams paid us a visit to day. he is very poorly. Tina McKinnon is also very poorly. Minnie improves very slowly -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot. A little rain fell from the thunder clouds wheich are passing around. George plowed the balance of the orchard and harrowed and partly rolled it. we wish to make a fine seed bed for for the barley. I drove to Everton this afternoon and Minnie accompanied me, on account of the appearance of rain I drove rather fast and she felt wearied. Thos. Tolton &amp; Hanah Called awhile this evening - {in margin}keep fishing about every morning for Minnie - Johny got 3 Bushels peas for seed -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another hot day. George finished up the sowing to day. the barley in the orchard. I prepared a floor in the turnip house and pulled down the potatoe pile. they are growing badly. the market for them has gone badly back and left us. as well as many others, in a bad plight. they were 70cts a bag a couple of weeks ago, and now down to 40cts.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Terribly hot to day in the sun. George has been rolling to day and sowed the barley yesterday - Charles Socket came along for us to sign the note for the Cultivator $33.00 payable on the 1st April 1897. I dug the flower bed this fornoon in garden, boiling pig feed. George helped a while at sprouting the potatoes, and hauled over a load of turnips to the pig house. I threw them out at the window of turnip house -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another steaming hot day. vegitation has made wonderful progress up to this time. the leaf is out in full bloom - plum &amp; apple blossom coming out. George has been helping Johny to plow up the far end of the corner field that missed the seeding down -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Saturday</span></h3> <p>The long, hot &amp; dry spell has been broken to day. this morning a heavy thunder cloud passed over us and heavy rain fell again in the afternoon - Another also came and the temperature fell very low. I drove to Guelph for the 1/4 {Bbl?} beer for Minnie but failed to get it. got 2 bottles till the other can be had in a few days. Johny delivered his bull in Rockwood - he weighed 1680 lbs. at 4c &amp; 2 dollars over $69.20. I had a very cold ride home from Guelph. Minnie is rather poorly.{in margin}Johny got 212 lbs oats for seed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A great change in the temperature. quite a freeze last night. I am afraid damage will result to the tender grain and fruit blossoms. it has been quite Cold all day. Maggie and George have been twice at Everton meeting to day. John Webb paid us quite a long visit this afternoon.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Monday</span></h3> <p>Awfully hard frost last night - nothing, I fear, but great damages must follow such a freeze. our rhubarb bed that was {ran??} &amp; grand is mown right down. All the leaves of the beech trees are completely blackened. George &amp; I have been sprouting the potatoes in the turnip house to day. we cleaned up the house some and laid another floor - {in margin}oats badly frozen. terrible frost.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very rough day. quite a snowy time all day. John Smallhorn and George &amp; I have been sprouting potatoes all day. we sort them as we go along. the potatoes have kept well but they are growing rather bad.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather a little better today - not much, if any frost last night. George and Smallhorn have been at the potatoes again all day. I took down 15 bags black oats to chop, they weighed within 60 lbs of 40 Bls - I hauled the 6 logs in to the mill this morning while they chopped the grist, and I went back for the lumber in the afternoon. 525 feet - Willie drove out to see Minnie and brought the Bbl Beer. {in margin}paid Mr Horton all up except the lumber - got 295 lbs more meal -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. George has plowed quite a piece of the potatoe land to day and drilled up for the Mangolds. he and I sowed them after I got the old turnips drill and grooved them out - John Smallhorn and I have been sprouting at the potatoes.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. I got the balance (6 rows) of the mangolds sown and then rolled them down with our own turnip drill. sowing at same time a sprinkling of turnip seed. I then wrote a letter to Mrs Peavoy and from Rockwood sent her the twelve dollars by "Express order". by a letter from her I learn that she &amp; her Sister Mrs Stewart intend to start to Oklahoma, where Alex is, on the 21st.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very wet and dissagreeable day outside, the rain started early in the forenoon and kept at it all day afterwards. the temperature has been moderate and the rain will probably do much good in bringing round the frozen grain. John Smallhorn and George &amp; I have been sprouting at the potatoes the most of the day. Lizzie was at Guelph to day. I drove Smallhorn home this ev'g also James Abbott -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Rained all last night and awhile this morning. it cleared up early however. John &amp; Bella came up, with the children, from Eden. it is quite awhile Since they were up before. John says the frost has cut their grain rather badly. we hear bad accounts from Luther and other places. Mr Baker, Howard Tolton &amp; wife and others were here.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2222_Tuesday_Wednesday_-_made_mistake_in_placing_this_day"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2222 Tuesday Wednesday - made mistake in placing this day</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2123_Cold_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2123 Cold Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Monday</span></h3> <p>Cold and frosty both night and day. George got away with the hogs about 8 oclock this A.M. they weighed 1680. the nine nearly 187 each . = $84.00. I took 82 as Duffield is meeting a bad market. I bought 5 dollars worth sugar - 3 dollars 28 to the dollar, &amp; 2 granulated 20 lbs to the dollar. (at {Passmores?}) - didn't get back home till about 4 P.M. paid Stout 12 dollars as interest on the note of Alex's. {in margin}Rockwood with hogs - bought sugar - took white heifer to McWilliam's Bull.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2222 Tuesday Wednesday - made mistake in placing this day</span></h3> <p>Frost again. but milder thaw has prevailed steadily for going on two weeks. John Smallhorn and I have been sprouting potatoes all day. George has been plowing the potatoe land that he covered with dung yesterday. Dr Dryden &amp; Geo Stewart came to see Minnie to day - John Rossell &amp; wife &amp; 2 little girls visited here to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2123 Cold Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Heavy frost again last night - the ground was hard this morning. George has been drawing out manure on the potatoe ground and spreading it as he goes. I wrote 2 letters this morning - 1 to Holyoke and 1 to Joe McIntosh and mailed them. paid up Horton in full, and got a bag of flour which was booked for $2.25 - got Frank shoes set all round at Abbotts. paid also the old a/c &amp; the dollar of Johny - {in margin}cold and frosty.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Cool air but much milder than has prevailed for some time. I drove to Guelph with 20 bags potatoes - also took our No 7 plow and got it fixed at Gowdy's. it always ran too deep. we plowed Willie's patch of ground. got 50cts per bag for potatoes. paid Willie $15.00 - he has now received $25.00 in Cash of the $30.00 I borrowed from him. he got 3 bags potatoes for which he did not pay. got King shod all round 75cts. George {illegible} split and piled some stove wood in the back, and dug in the garden. {in margin}Guelph - just heard of the Calamity of young George Black's drowning - got shirts &amp; collars for Smallhorn $1.10 -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues mild. the weather has taken a favorable change. I have been helping George to fill, manure and sprouting potatoes when he was out at the field - Minnie had a short drive for the first since the cold spell set in. we had a lot of visitors to day. Jackson's, Toltons from Guelph. Bessie Tolton &amp; her Companions. Colin Campbell &amp; Jeenie. Hindley girls &amp;c. we have the shed pretty well cleared of manure.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. warm &amp; pleasant. George has plowed about 1 1/2 acres of the turnips and potatoe land although we were delayed a long time after dinner washing the sheep. I finished up the sprouting of the potatoes to day. I drove Maggie to Everton this evening for practice at Music to take the place of Mary Black who is unfitted on account of the drowning of her brother in Algomd. they sing at the S.S. Convention next Monday -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Considerable rain has fallen to day and the temperature has fallen so as to be quite cool. George has been away to day. he went down to see Mr James Bercham who has been quite poorly of late. Minnie is yet very poorly but I fancy she is gaining a little strength , as she walks up &amp; down the stairs without help. Joe McIntosh came here last night and is with us to day.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_-_JUNE_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY - JUNE 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3031_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">3031 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31June_1_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">31June 1 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#June_12_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">June 12 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">23 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY - JUNE 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Monday</span></h3> <p>Rather cold today. Some frost last night. I drove Joe part of the way to Rockwood this morning. he intends going up to Guelph from Georgetown this evening , as he has engaged to go to work there. Maggie came down to the S.S. convention to sing in the Choir to day and in the evening - Willie drove out from Guelph this morning for Hattie Cutting and went back after dinner.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Much milder to day, although there was a little frost this morning. I took in 30 bags potatoes to Guelph to day. got 50cts per bag for 21 bags, and 45cts for the balance. Willie got 2 bags for which he did not pay. I got 50cts oatmeal from Willie. Cultivated Willies piece of ground. George has been fixing up the fences to day. he put out the calves to pasture in the orchard. Minnie seems a little better. {in margin}White cow calved this A.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very warm day. George drew out manure this forenoon and plowed this afternoon. there is yet about 2 1/4 acres uncovered and but little manure on hand. we will cover what we can and put hungarian in what is left. I filled up 31 bags potatoes for Guelph. paid Robt. McWilliams $58.00 which lifted the note and paid him all up for the sow &amp;c. he allowed me 75c off.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3031 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A scorching hot day. I started for Guelph this morning at 6 oclock getting in in good shape about half past nine. met a dull market for potatoes. Charles Socket took a bag in my going in. Sold 8 bags {crossed out illegible word} for 45cts per bag, and the balance to {illegible} for 40cts - Willie paid me for the two bags he got from me on Tuesday. I got 2 bushels seed corn, and 1/2 a bushel hungarian grass seed. Willie got it for me 5ct cheaper. {in margin}Guelph with a load of potatoes -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31June 1 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another steaming hot day. George has finished drawing out the manure - there were four loads out of the pig yard. I shore the 7 sheep and then drove off to meet Brother Alex. when getting to Erin, I was wired to go on to Caledon as they failed to connect. I met him about 3 miles this side of Caladon - a rig he hired brought him that far. it was near 12 oclock before we got home - {in margin}paid A.O.U.W. {as??} for self and Jno McKenzie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 12 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot and windy - George has plowed in the manure and a part of the land for hungarian grass. I hitched up and drove over to Toltons with Brother Alex. Thomas hitched to the democrat and we drove up to Rossells, calling to see the Monument Thomas has erected for Bella, it is very nice. we had tea at Rossells and a nice visit at both the old and young people.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot. it is 92 in the shade. George &amp; Maggie were at meeting this forenoon. Brother Alex remained at home with us with the exception of visiting over at Johny's this forenoon and Webbs in the afternoon - they are getting got Minnie off to Guelph with Willie so as to have teeth extracted -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">34 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">45 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">56 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">67 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">78 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">89 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">910 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very hot day again. George finished the plowing in the turnip field to day, hungarian &amp;c. I took Brother Alex to Guelph to day. when getting there I went with Minnie to Parker's the dentist and she had 3 teeth pulled. paid him a dollar. She stood it very well, considering her weakened condition. I went to Galt per G.T.R. 85cts return ticket - Alex went by C.P.R. met at Cousin Willies shortly after six P.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot &amp; sultry. I was up at 1/2 past four A.M. and saw Alex off for home on the C.P,R, at 6 A.M. I took a stroll around Galt and through the Gouldin &amp; McCulloch Shops. starting for Guelph Minnie returned home with me. George cut potatoes to day for planting - we are warned out to the roads for Thursday -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Quite a rain this forenoon. George and I cut potatoes for seed this forenoon while it rained. between dinner and supper we put in the feed corn. I dropped it, and George plowed it in. after tea I sowed the hungarian grass seed, 1/2 a bushel and seven pound on a little over an acre and half. George made the wagon ready for road work tomorrow. {in margin}"Forester Cow to McWilliams to day."</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Turned cold last night. this morning there was quite a change - George &amp; I have been at the road work to day. I drove the team and George was in the pit. brought 9 loads of gravel from Loree's to the road near Macks. 4 forenoon and 5 afternoon. had dinner at Loree's the principal part of the work is done below macks. they are rounding up the middle of the road from the side and putting on more gravel.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Cooler than the past few days. George and I have planted between 5 &amp; 6 bags of potatoes to day. also sowed 4 rows of beans. I can pretty nearly plant as fast as George can plow them in. I drove to Everton in the evening &amp; brought up Nellie &amp; Eddie Abbott to keep Minnie Company tomorrow while Maggie &amp; her mother are at Guelph tomorrow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rather hot to day again. Maggie and her Mother drove Fred to Guelph to day. starting by about 6 oclock they were there about 1/2 past 8. Sold their butter 43 lbs for 14c and the Eggs 11c 37 doz - came to about $11.00. Geo. &amp; I have been busy at the potatoe planting - we planted the rest of the 16 bags. Minnie got along very well - Nellie Abbott kept her Company all day. Eddie went out shooting at the bush. Maggie &amp; her Mother returned in good time - {in margin}James Black's Baby Boy died this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another warm day. we are now wishing for rain. the wind is now very drying and frequent rains are necessary to keep the ground moist. crops seem to be doing fairly well. John McKenzie, Bella &amp; Children paid us a visit to day. Hetty Dunbar paid us a visit this evening -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_18944"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 18944</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 18944</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very hot day. George and I cut potatoes this forenoon 10 or 11 bags and planted in the afternoon. Maggie and her mother attended the funeral of James Black's Child. Hugh Black's folks got word this morning of the finding of poor George's body and being on the way down, if it arrives by the ten A.M. tomorrow they will bury at 1/2 past 3 P.M.{in margin with heavy black inked bands above and below entry} George Black's body found - to be buried tomorrow -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry. we are wishing for rain. Maggie drove to Everton this morning to learn about the funeral of Geo. Black, and found they were to bury in the afternoon. Geo. and I planted the potatoes all to 3 bags this A.M. Maggie &amp; her Mother &amp; I went in the buggy to the funeral. there was a large attendance. the body was too unsightly to view - George finished the potatoes all to 2 bags which he cut.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Breezy &amp; sultry to day. George &amp; I finished planting the potatoes at 9 A.M. I helped Johny to cut up to dinner time. George afterwards cultivated and tolled the turnip ground. I hoed inthe onion bed. it is very dirty - Mrs Duncan Robertson, Oakvills and Mrs. Joe Jindley paid us a visit and had tea with us. Johny finished planting his potatoes at 5 P.M. Minnie seems improving, but very slowly -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Hot &amp; dry. George has plowed in the turnip land. we are working it up pretty fine. I hoed in the onions this forenoon, Afternoon I took the buggie down to Willie Abbott and had 2 of the tiers set. I helped him by taking them off and other help. afterwards brought home the mail and gave Smallhorn a ride up as far as Mortons.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry and hot in the Sun. George plowed in turnip land to day and nearly finished this evening. at noon he &amp; I plowed up some of our garden patch that had gone to weeds. he also helped Johny out with some stones that were on his turnip land and I finished up the hoeing the onions and afterwards spent a long time fixing the shattered buggie top -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Warm Siunshine but cool air. dry. George has plowed out the turnip land and fixed up the roller which had gone wrong in the staves of one drum. he harrowed and rolled the turnip land. I got the buggie top fixed and placed {illegible} and drove Minnie &amp; her Mother to Rockwood. The Dr ex'm'd her and says she is some better. we did not think so from appearances. I sent away the $3.50 for Relief Settlement. got Post Office order cashed $12.00 - {in margin}drove to Rockwood. had tea at Stewarts - {Settled?} for Relief claim - got plaster and Whiskey for Minnie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, but dry. rain is anxiously looked for. the hay is beyond help but the other crops would be immensely benefited by rain - Maggie &amp; George have been twice at Everton Meeting - Willie drove out from Guelph to see Minnie and brought her some tasty bites. Minnie had a short drive out as far as the upper side road.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Monday</span></h3> <p>Another dry, hot day. George drilled up enough of the turnip land for me to sow - a pound &amp; 1/2 of "Thorpe's improved Am'n Shipping Swede" - Willie is to send out 15 lbs "Elephant " seed by the stage (which came this ev'g) - George picked the meadow to day, and afterwards drew rails and fixed fences till night. we were back in the bush fixing up against Maiken's cattle. {in margin}Sowed a part of the turnips. picked the meadow - fixing fence -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry &amp; hot in the sun, the thermometer showes 85 in the shade. George finished the drilling of the turnips this forenoon amd I sowed the Elephant seed - I also sowed Johny's Elephant seed this afternoon behind his barn. 2 1/2 lbs on about 2 acres. George drew the rest of the rails for the pig corner of the meadow and scuffled the Mangols, shredded thistles &amp;c.{in margin}finished sowing the turnips - Johny sowed a part of his also. Scuffled Mangolds -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Not much change in the weather other than it is somewhat overcast and there is likely rain somewhere about. there is none here however and we are looking anxiously for it. George has been hoeing the mangolds.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Thursday</span></h3> <p>No rain here although it is looking some like it. the wind is from the east. George harrowed the potatoes this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Friday</span></h3> <p>Cleared up again and no rain here. there are accounts of heavy rain near by. we need rain in the worst way. George has been helping Robert Morton at his field drain digging. I have bagged up 20 bags of potatoes. we have kept our potatoes too long. the market has gone to pot. I drove to Rockwood and got $100.00 remittance by Express from Alex.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry &amp; warm. O we are anxiously looking for a break in this dry spell. I started for Guelph with 20 bags of potatoes. by about 6.30 arriving there about 9.30. Sold my load for 37c per {illegible} some got 45c by selling in bag lots. I paid 100 dollars took a receipt to Miss Loghrin until getting the papers next week. had my dinner at Willies. Bella and John McKenzie were there. George finished sowing the Mangolds, and cleared out the branches out of the orchard out on to the lane. cutting thistles &amp;c. {Guelph - sold 20 bags of potatoes -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Dry &amp; dusty and high wind - Maggie &amp; Minnie and I drove down to McKenzie - Minnie remained there. when we got there, they had gone to Thomy Webbs and I grove down to them. John's crops are in a bad condition for want of rain. terrible brush fire over by Reed's. started from Robt. McWilliams.{in margin} "sow pigged to day." 10 pigs. there was another dead one.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_JULY_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE JULY 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30July_1_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">30July 1 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE JULY 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Monday</span></h3> <p>The welcome rain came this morning and kept falling maderately for an hour or two. it cleared up too soon again however, and we had no more after about 9 oclock. George &amp; I helped Johny to get the beaver meadow fenced. I drew the rails &amp; stakes, and the others made and pointed the stakes &amp; drove the most of them. the rain will start the turnips likely.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. things seem much freshened up with the rain of yesterday. George has helped Johny all day at his beaver meadow fence. I have been mending shoes most of the day. 1/2 soled two pair for maggie and ref'd a pair for her Mother, also sewed up a lot of rips on a pair of Georges. got 50 Cabbage plants from Janet Abbott this ev'g -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Thundery and hot this A.M. with a very heavy rain. I took the buggy down to Wm. Abbotts this A.M. and had the other 2 tires set. I paid him a dollar and help for the whole job of the tire setting and fixing the draw knife Shank. loaded up 30 bags oats for Guelph tomorrow - John Fielding buried to day at Guelph.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Fine day after the rain. I drove to Guelph with 30 bags of oats, was in in fair time - sold to James Ryan 27 bags. =60 bushels at 37 1/2 per bushel. = $22.40 - Willie got the other 3 bags. George has been cutting thistles to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Friday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. Considerable rain fell this afternoon. George &amp; I picked and bagged 24 bags potatoes. After dinner we pulled up the pump out of the well and took it apart. the water has had a bad taste &amp; smell. we found nothing however and put it back again. we loaded up the load this morning.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. I was up early this morning and started for Guelph with my load at 6.10 arrived at Guelph at 9.10. sold 21 bags potatoes toa teamster for 33c per bag. and 3 bags to Willie at same price. Maggie &amp; her mother were also in with Fred &amp; buggie their Eggs &amp; butter were over ten dollars. 41 lbs butter &amp; 29 dozen eggs. the former 15 &amp; 16 per lb and latter 14c . I got a 1/4 barrell ale for Mr. Webb. 100 lbs stuff to kill potato bugs. pd Penfold $1.65 old a{illegible}. Geo. under brushed aroiund back watering place -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30July 1 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very warm and sultry this A.M. turned cooler after dinner which leads one to think there has been rain near by. Margaret &amp; I drove down to Eden this morning and returned with Minnie in the evening - John's crops have improved Since getting the rain this last week. Minnie has not gained greatly while away on account of some poorly spells.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Monday_Dominion_day"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 Monday Dominion day</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">34 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">45 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">56 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">67 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">78 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 Monday Dominion day</span></h3> <p>Very fine weather, but dry. we could put up with a shower every day these times. I offered George a holiday to day, but he did not accept. he and I have started to turnpike the back lane. we plow up the ditch on each side and scraping it into the middle of the road. Maggie went to the presbyterian social to night at Ospringe. George also went alone in our buggie. she with McWilliams - {in margin} started to turnpike the back lane. Ospringe Social.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. George and I have had an ugly job cleaning out our well. the water lately has been tasting &amp; smelling badly. we had difficulty in getting the pump out as we lifted bodily out the well. it being too firm together to take apart while in the well. we found a little over 8 feet of water and had all completed about 3 P.M. the balance of the day we put in at turnpiking - {in margin}The turnips are making their appearance. we have been anxious on account of the dry weather -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Dry &amp; warm. we are longing for rain again. George and I with the team have been all day at the turnpiking again. we plowed the second time and had it all cleaned out about 4 P.M. we then went down to Webbs for the Gale Harrow to level it. but afterward took the new cultivator and then harrowed and stoned it. Annie Sunter and Nolly Lundy visited Minnie. Annie goes to Meaford Friday next - {in margin}visitors - Minnie not quite so well. finished the turnpiking of lane to the {fort?} of the hills -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Signs of rain but none came - to day has been dry aand warm. there is a great outcry for rain - the crops are suffering badly - Mr Dunbar Called this morning and we drove together to the Everton Cemetery and along with many others, we assisted to smooth and dress it up. Leveling the graves and straightening the slabs was the principal work. George has scuffled the corn and Mangolds , also hoed all the corn, had dinner at Mary's along with Shaw - {in margin}Everton Cemetery fixing with Bee. Corn &amp; Mangolds scuffled &amp; hoed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Friday</span></h3> <p>This terrible drought still continues - the want of rain is now being severely felt. the Crops will now be short in any event but rain now would greatly assist in restoring what will otherwise be destroyed. George is away on an excursion to Branford. I have cleaning and fixing up the buggie preparing to paint it. Minnie is not so well these days. seems to have caught cold and cannot get rid of it - {in margin}S.S. Excursion to Branford - George there-</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rather dull to day and appearances that ordinarily precede rain, but in this dry spell all signs fail. George picked the stones from the back lane where turnpiked and rolled before dinner. afternoon he borrowed his father's scuffler and scuffled all our potatoe patch 3 1/2 acres. I took the buggie apart and cleaned &amp; sand papered it and put on a coat of paint on the gear and shaft a{nd} a part of the rest. Johny &amp; Lizzie went to Guelph to day. George &amp; Mary {illegible} {up?} to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Sunday</span></h3> <p>One of the hottest days of the season. the mercury stood at 93 or 94 in the shade. Oh for rain. I took a walk down to Webbs this forenoon. Willie came down frome Mimosa before tea with John Campbell, and Jennie &amp; Colin came along about 11 oclock P.M.nand they all left for Guelph at 11.30. Joe McIntosh is back again at Guelph and going out to work again - {in margin}Johny &amp; Lizzie went to Everton Meeting and Maggie went with them. She returned with Morton's while the others went to Janet Blakeley -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">89 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">910 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very hot day , and sultry. quite a number of thunder showers have passed around this afternoon and a little rain fell here but nothing of consequence. we sorted and washed the remainder of our potatoes, the salting process makes a good many of them rot by eating into the eyes. I half soled a boot and sewed rips for Johny and he worked for me this while. we have been painting the buggie this P.M. George has hoed and also repairing the hay rack. {in margin}Sorting and washing potatoes - painting Buggie - repairing rack.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A wonderful drop in the temperature - it has been a cold day throughout and very windy. I fear the rain has passed off again. we hear of fine showers at Guelph and other places. George spent this forenoon fixing up the hay rack and some other chores. I finished, with margaret's help, the painting of the buggie, 2 coats - we also ground our scythe and the mowing machine knife, which took some time to do. George hoeing potatoes. {in margin}took the colt to Webbs to pasture - fixing the hay rack - hoeing potatoes and painting the buggie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Much warmer to day again - George and I have been hoeing the potatoes to day. a good deal of my time was taken up by finishing up the painting of the buggie and putting it together - George also cut round our hay field, 9 rounds after supper. Johny cut what was worth while in his back hay field next our pea field. Willie &amp; John Campbell are about starting to build a fence tomorrow on the 5th line Erin Campbell property. {in margin}hoeing the potatoes - putting the buggie together - starting to cut the meadow -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Warm and close again to day. George cut quite a piece of our grass to day, and we started to take in and gather Johny's hay before dinner. we intended to gather some of ours, but a shower came and stopt us. Mary Tovell visited us to day. also Mrs David Stewart and Mary.{in margin} Visitors - cut some of our grass to day. helped Johny some at his hay -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Friday</span></h3> <p>Threatened rain this forenoon but did not come on till after dinner. Johny helped us cock up our hay this morning and we had it done by 10 oclock. George and him then went to Dan. Talbot's barn raising. they did not quite finish it and were late in getting home. Charlie Alton got badly hurt by having a plate fall on him. quite a wet afternoon - {in margin}haying - Dan. Talbot Barn raising - Charlie Alton got hurt at it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day after the rain - I started off for Guelph about 7 oclock this morning with the team and Democrat. had 6 bags of potatoes. got 45cts a bag. Willie got one of them. (for which he paid) I paid Willie $1.50 to balandce account. there is a misunderstanding. he says he paid me for the potatoes he received whe I paid his the cash I owed his. I thought not and I see this diary upholds me. he should give me the $1.50 back. {in margin}Guelph with team &amp; democrat - 6 bags potatoes - Light road heifer to McWilliam's Bull to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. George drove Maggie to Everton Meeting this forenoon. Joseph McIntosh paid us a visit. he rode out with Willie and Jeenie who went over to McMillans on the 5th line Erin, to see Mrs McMillan who has her leg broken with the kick of a cow. Margaret &amp; I drove down with Joe to Uncle Duncan and met Willie &amp; Jeenie on their way home.</p> <p>{Duplicate scan of #029}</p> <p>{Overlay on page #030. The overlay is not in William's handwriting.} Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wiser - I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Monday</span></h3> <p>Fine day, George was early up this morning and cut nearly all the remainder of the grass in the meadow field. we got on after breakfast and put up the house fork and drew in 2 loads before dinner - afternoon we drew in the balance, 5 loads, making 7 loads in all. I raked together what George cut this morning 2 loads, and they did without me for a load or two on unloading - {in margin}took in our hay to day 7 loads. both cutting &amp; raking -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. George and I have been at the turnips. he scuffled some and we have started to thin them. I received a telephone message to go down to Georgetown this evening on business, to Moores, so I went down on the 6 oclock - Maggie driving me to Rockwood, {in margin}went to Georgetown this evening on a call by telephone - started to thin the turnips -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, not too hot - I have had a busy day, investigating into James Moores business about his pasture, and found that he has had peaceable possession of it for over 10 years. Mr Barber, his neighbor has bought it and put his cow in this morning. James claims the ground by virtue of the law of limitation. so we don't know yet how it may end - Mr James Early accompanied me in some of my rounds. returned home this evening - {in margin}Maggie and Rae Sunter were at Bella's to day &amp; called at Rockwood for my arrival on the train - they left Minnie at Hugh Blacks and we called round for her. George helped Johny at his hay.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine weather. more rain would do much good. George and I have been thinning the turnips today. Minnie &amp; her mother with Cousin Rachel Sunter were visiting at Everton. I drove Maggie and her over to Toltons this evening leaving Rae there. they are planning to go to the Model Farm. Guelph tomorrow. {in margin} thinning the turnips - visiting round with Rachel Sunter -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Friday</span></h3> <p>Very dull this morning and looked like rain. we had a little in the afternoon but there was much more around Rockwood &amp; Guelph. Maggie went to the Model Farm in company of her Cousins Rachel Sunter and David Tolton. there were other 2 buggie loads with them. Judson Tolton and 2 Kerr girls, &amp; Kenneth McDougal with Alice Tolton. George scuffled the potatoes to day and we thinned some turnips also - {in margin}scuffling the potatoes turnips - 3 rigs to the Model Farm.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very close and hot day. I went to Guelph to day, getting a ride with John Coffey in his democrat. he carried in the screen door which we changed for a larger one and brought it back - I was looking after Moore's business and having some advice relative to it from McMillan the lawyer. he can't give a decided opinion until he sees the title, but in the meantime says they should hold on to the property. George has been at the turnips. cutting some fence corners and took in the product.{in margin}George cutting fence corners and taking it in. cleaned rails from line -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry and hot. the land is getting very dry around here again. rain has been falling otherwhere around us but scarce here. only the least here to day. Maggie and Minnie have been at Everton meeting to day. this is the first for Minnie in a very long time. we had a long letter from Alex. Holyoke which came to hand to day. I had a long look for our 4 calves in Maiken {illegible}</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Monday</span></h3> <p>Dry &amp; hot. George finished the scuffling of the turnips this morning and forenoon - we had 72 drills to thin this morning. they are fine plants. I worked at them all day with George - in the evening I drove down to Everton for some shorts for the sow. got 50 lbs mixed bran &amp; shorts. paid 45cts for it. {in margin}scuffling &amp; hoeing the turnips - shorts at Everton -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues the same dry weather - we hear there have been fine rains down at John McKenzies - George &amp; I went over the potatoe patch this morning and dusted on the bug killer where there were any bugs - this is the first time and there was but a small per centage requiring to be touched. Minnie &amp; her mother visited at Duffins this afternoon. hoeing the turnips. I half soled a boot for Ruth Mc - {in margin}dusting the potatoes this A.M. for Bugs. mending shoe -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Somewhat sultry and looking like rain but none fell. I drove by Rockwood to Guelph to meet Auntie Kate on the 10.05 A.M. James was with her and they both went on and I drove on. we went to Field &amp; McMillans and Field took notes of their case. Willie had 19, I think to dinner. Abbotts &amp; their friends and our folks . Joe was off work for the afternoon. James Abbott took sick and rode home with me. Kate &amp; James &amp; Mabel went home on the the 10 P.M. train - A. O. U. W. {in margin} Guelph on Moores business - George finished the turnips hoeing. Started to take up the stones on stony acre - Minnie &amp; Maggie drove to Everton -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Another dull day but still no rain of any account here - sent five dollars to pay double dues &amp; {assnts?} for self and John McKenzie - there was a shower passed round - I half soled a boot for Robt McWilliams and put heels on Maggie Marshalls. 50c paid. George and I have been taking up stones on stony acre. Willie was here today from Guelph. I gave him back $1.50 which he paid me to day, that was disputed. 50 cts for interest on the loan of the 30 dollars and the dollar to pay off the Gowdy note which still stands. {in margin} working at the stony acre - mending shoes. Willie from Guelph - got butter from his mother and Mrs Jestins -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues dull but dry &amp; close - George and I have been working at the stony acre, tearing up stones with the team. we dig around them some and then hitch on the stone hook which generally makes them so as we can hitch the chain - it is a handy devise.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Saturday</span></h3> <p>a very fine rain started before bed time last night and this morning it was raining which it continues less or more till noon when it ceased. it has been the best rain since seeding. Margaret &amp; myself started for Guelph after a heavy shower at 7.30. we took about the usual 2 hours to drive in. sold the butter at 17cts some of the eggs at 12cts and the rest at 10cts I bought a spade at Richardson's $1.00 - a hat at Franks $1.00 got other articles of dry goods.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Fine day after the rain. a little cooler which, I would think, will be favorable for {fitting?} the grain. Maggie &amp; George drove to Everton Meeting this forenoon. Minnie has not been so well to day and her mother have stayed about home al day. I took a walk toward evening to see the colt at Webbs. we had a few visitors in the evening.{in margin}land freshened up with the rain of yesterday -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_-_AUGUST_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY - AUGUST 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3031_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">3031 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31Aug_1_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">31Aug 1 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Aug._2_ThursdayFriday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Aug. 2 ThursdayFriday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Aug_2_1_3_Friday_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Aug 2 1 3 Friday Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">34 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">45 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY - AUGUST 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Monday</span></h3> <p>A fine day, but there seems a change on hand, the glass is up to the top and sultry looking clouds are hanging round, and showers in the evening. George moulded up the potatoes and plowed the head lands, and afterwards scuffled some turnips . I took the young pigs from the sow this forenoon and did up some chores. I helped Johny hoe turnips and turn barley this P.M. {in margin} moulded up the potatoes - weaned the pig. hoeing turnips for Johny -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3031 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A heavy rain last night. and to day the wind has been blowing strong and quite cold especially in the afternoon when it was much too cold for comfort. Johny helped George and I to take out the large stones this A.M. from the stony acre, and we helped him single turnips in the afternoon. I just did 4 drills. and after supper did the chores and drove down to Everton. got 100 of flour, did not pay for it. got a card from Eli Gollop that they were visiting Erin &amp; Eramosa and to look out for them. {in margin} Flour at the mill. Stoning at home and thinning turnips at Johny's. card from Gollops.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31Aug 1 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>This has been a very cold and very windy day. George thinned turnips for Johny all forenoon and a short time after dinner. I also worked awhile at the same. The Gollops &amp; Dr &amp; Mrs Webster &amp; Mrs Jas. Miller came to visit us at about 3 oclock. P.M. (all the Gollop family excepting Ben &amp; Robie) they spent a very pleasnat time with us,and after tea, started off for home at about 6 oclock - the Dr had a quiet talk with Minnie. he says her trouble is with her stomach &amp; bowels and he fears Dr Dryden has overlooked that. Mrs. Black, (M {Ja??} Kansas City was with the company - Thinned turnips this forenoon at Johny and George pulled up stones on stony acre afternoon - Gollops and Dr &amp; Mrs Webster visit us.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Aug. 2 ThursdayFriday</span></h3> <p>Much warmer to day. very smokey as if there were fires abounding in the country around. George and I have been working among fire &amp; smoke clearing up the ground around the watering place behind. we had to replace the fence between Johny's and ourselves and have made quite a riddance of much of the rubbish around there. had a visit of George Williams, Miss Anderson &amp; Miss Agnes Tovel. Minnie not very well. {in margin} Clearing up the land round the watering place and burned piles behind Jestins. visitors -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Aug 2 1 3 Friday Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. threatening, but kept dry - {Vin?} McCullough drove over to see Minnie and stayed till evening. George and I helped Johny in with his barley. I raked it up for him. I drove over to Altons for the binder twine this everning, taking round Mrs Morton to their own gate, who was visiting also - {in margin}visitors - binder twine - helping Johny in with his barley -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Warm to day. the sun has a red appearance these days. but it is cloudy also. George has scuffled the turnips to day. and I hoed 20 drills the second time. George also hoed some. I had a good deal of choring round to day and started off for Rockwood shortly after 5 oclock P.M. taking Minn ie to Everton where she remains all night. Dr Webster writes that he did not know that Dr Dryden had Minnie on hand at the present, and would rather not suggest any change in treatment with the Dr. I took back the picture of Margaret to Stansons - it is not considered a good likeness - {in margin}scuffling turnips second time and hoeing then - Rockwood - letter from Dr. Webster.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. dry and warm with a nice breeze blowing. Maggie and her mother went to Everton and with Minnie at Mary's met the rest of the freinds from Eden &amp; Guelph. Willie and Jeenie made us a call before returning home. George and I had our dinner alone by ourselves. I have been writing a letter to Alex. Holyoke. and one to Alex McGregor.{in margin}Alone at home this P.M. Forestor cow again {a?a??}</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">56 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">67 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">78 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">89 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">910 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Monday</span></h3> <p>Another very warm day.George cut the barley in the orchard. he was done with it early in the afternoon and after that he pulled some peas with the scythe. opening up the ends so that the horse rake can work/ I hoed at the turnips. the Mrs Abbott &amp; Jamie &amp; their 2 Meaford visitors were here to day. I drove them home at night - {in margin} hoeing turnips - cut Barley with the mower - visitors - "white sow away to day."</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Threatening rain, but very little falls - there was a small shower or two. George and I fixed up the horse rake this morning and also pulled up the pump and I fixed the sucker, and we pulled some peas - they did not work extra well, and the little moisture from the showers made them worse. we quit them all to gether at supper time. Uncle Thomas Tolton &amp; Mary Stephens visited us this P.M. Johny and Lizzie went to Rockwood Woolen Mill. They got some medicine for Minnie from Webster &amp; Dryden - {in margin} started to pull the peas with horse rake - visitors - medicine from Rockwood -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine. there was thunder last night and a little shower early this morning, but it cleared up to be fine all day. George drew up 2 loads of wood from the brush this morning. and we pulled some peas till dinner time - between then &amp; supper time I raked the barley in the orchard and George cocked it up. Johny helped him awhile. the pigs became so uncontrollable that we had to shut them up till we get the stubble ready. {in margin} Bella and the children with Miss Ramsey paid us a visit to day - drawing home wood - cocked up the barley - pulling peas -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Very hot &amp; sultry. George and I pulled peas with the scythe when until about 4 oclock P.M. when we took in a load of barley before supper and Johny helped us take in the remaining 3 loads after supper. 4 loads in all. not bad for this year out of the orchard 2 3/4 acres. Robert McWilliams got the loan of the rake and I could not get it raked. {in margin} pulling peas with the scythe - hauled in the barley - 4 loads -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Friday</span></h3> <p>Rain through the night. and this forenoon considerable rain fell. I could have wished we had hauled in what peas was ready yesterday, instead of pulling more. I don't like rain to come on peas when they are ready to go in the barn. we were fixing up the Canvas of the binder to day. and George was clearing out the cattle stable between dinner &amp; supper. after tea he fired up the brush heaps in swamp. I had a big hunt for the cows in Swamp to night. {in margin} Rain - fixing up the binder - clearing out cattle stables - firing up brush in swamp.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Saturday</span></h3> <p>John Campbell paid me a dollar &amp; 5 cts for oats - A very sultry, warm and close day - signs of rain but dry to day. George wheeled out the manure out of the cattle stable this A.M. hoed among the turnips before dinner &amp; Supper. got the cows in swamp after tea, very hard to find - drew in the barley rakings when he returned. I helped Johny fix up the binder this A.M. we ground the sections and the knife cut put them on again. I raked the barley stubble and I drove to Everton for pig feed pd a dollar. Minnie went with me - {in margin} fixing up the binder - hoeing turnips - drawing the barley raking - Everton for low grade {illegible} for pigs - Paid a dollar</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Warm and Close again to day. Maggie drove to Everton Meeting alone. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, and gave it to Dr. Dryden to mail it tomorrow morning on the train - I drove to Rockwood to see the doctor about Minnie. he gave me a few more directions. we think her stomach is slightly better.{in margin} wrote letter to Meaford - Dr Dryden Rockwood -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Monday</span></h3> <p>Cleared up to a fair day, warm this A.M. but cleared off cool &amp; fine with high wind this afternoon - George worked with his axe clearing off the brush to watering place this A.M. we turned the peas after dinner and when done cut some more with the scythe. I helped Johny awhile putting up a fence at his barn. were called on by Emerson &amp; Dan Tolton before leaving for Manitoba tomorrow morning, also Alfred Duffield - {in margin} underbrushing - turning peas. Cutting peas also. visitors before going to Manitoba - picking apples -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine. our peas have been so wet we are anxious to get them ready for hauling in - Johny has made the first cutting with the binder in his oat field below his barn. George has helped him by stooking up. he has over the half of the field cut. I have been fixing the brush fence between Maikers &amp; us. they put out our young cattle on the other line. {in margin} started the cutting with the binder. fixing the brush fence -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Fine weather. Johny helped George to finish cutting the peas and turned them before dinner, while I went to Everton to get a bit of hoop iron to put on the binder. Afternoon we all went at drawing in the peas. took in 6 loads - they are in fairly dry conditions but very dirty. George and I went over the most of the potatoes. shaking the powder on them before breakfast. {in margin} this A. M. finished cutting the peas - hauled in 6 loads afternoon - dusted the potatoes before breakfast -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine harvest day. although warm in the peas by taking the last 2 loads this morning. Johny finished cutting his oat field at between 3 &amp; 4 oclock P.M. they started our back field before supper and had quite a piece done before night - I scuffled some and have been firing up some at the swamp - it is getting pretty well cleared up. Minnie and Maggie drove to Everton this ev'g. Mother got a letter from Alex. Containing ten dollars this mail. {in margin} finished taking in the peas. turning in the swamp. cutting the oats at both places. letter from Holyoke.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Friday</span></h3> <p>Quite warm to day and the wind has been blowing very fresh from the east. the fire in the swamp has broken out and ran over considerable ground fanned by the east wind. Johny has cut our 6 acre field of oats and started the front field this evening. I have scuffled some turnips and drove down to Rockwook this evening and got the money order cash and got some Medicine for Minnie. paid 50cts for it. and also $4.50 on old acct -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Saturday</span></h3> <p>very close and warm to day. Margaret and myself drove to Guelph to day. Sold over eight dollars worth butter &amp; eggs. 20cts for butter 10c for eggs. got a suit of clothes for five dollars ($5.00) charged my hat 75cts extra. costing now $1.75 - Margaret &amp; I had dinner at Willies - met Janet Abbott ther 2 nieces Nettie &amp; Jennie from Meaford. we were caught by a terrible thunder storm &amp; rain shortly after starting home. took shelter at frog pond in Hood's shed. it damped our swamp fires, which was acceptable. they had it hard at home -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day after the heavy rain and thunder storm of last night. George &amp; Maggie drove to Everton meeting this forenoon. Willie drove out from Guelph - Colin Campbell and Joe McIntosh accompanied him. Joe &amp; Willie returned home between 5 &amp; 6 oclock. Minnie does not improve much, if any, these days.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Tueday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Tueday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Monday</span></h3> <p>Favorable weather for drying up the stooks after the heavy rain of Saturday evening. Cool and airy. George and Johny have been cutting with the binder. Johny finished cutting his spring wheat this forenoon and then came and cut our afternoon, and also cut some in the black oats- they are the last we have to cut and thery are green anough to leave for a little. I drove to Rockwood &amp; Eden this eve'g. Bellas girl has been sick.{in margin} Bella's baby has been sick but is better. {illegible} drive to Rockwood and Eden - we have begun to feed the corn to the cows.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Tueday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, until about 4 P.M. when we were visited by a heavy thunder storm &amp; rain - George and Johny have been cutting peas with the scythe in quarry field. we took off the load of peas that has been on the wagon some time. I have washered and washed the buggie to day, and hoed among the turnips - Minnie does not improve any. her stomach is very weak - {in margin} quite a thuinder &amp; rain storm this P.M. - cutting peas at Johny's -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>the air is cool and drying. we took the rack off the wagon this morning and put on the box, and I drove to Rockwood this forenoon and brought home 16 bushels lime. paid 2 dollars for it. George and Johny have been cutting peas all day in the quarry field with the scythe. I helped them when I came back from Rockwood. Mr Baker visited this P.M. {in margin} Rockwood for lime - cutting peas in quarry field - Johny's sow pigged this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Fine drying day. frost last night - Johny &amp; George cut and shocked the last of our grain (Black oats) this forenoon. they were so thick a crop and heavy in wet part that I had to turn in and help shock. we drew at Johny's peas afternoon. I helped at taking in 3 loads before supper . they took in 3 afterwards . Margaret &amp; I drove down to Rockwood expecting to see McKenzies at the doctor with the child. they had been there morning - {in margin} Rockwood - shorts for Pigs at Rock 60cts - finished cutting our grain - cent card each to Holyoke &amp; Meaford -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Friday</span></h3> <p>Very close and warm to day - looked like rain this morning but these appearences dissappoointed through the day. they came in agian in the evening - John Smallhorn threshed peas to day - nearly 8 bushels. Johny had George helping him draw in his oats &amp; wheat. 8 acres of oats and all his wheat ( acre)- Mrs McKenzie visited us to day . I helped some in Johny's mow in drawing in . drove down John in the evening. Minnie, although out of bed, has not been at all well to day - {in margin} drawing in oats and wheat at Johny's. Threshing peas Smallhorn -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of rain last night and this morning. it has stopped the hauling in which I was laying out for. Lizzie went to Guelph to day. and as it rained Johny accompanied her. Butter 22cts to day, and eggs 11c. Geo. &amp; I chored around this afternoon. Geo. cleaned out more particularly the cattle stable, so as to get to work in it with the fittings. I mended up King's horse collar. Geo. gang plowed afternoon in pea field. I hoed in the turnips. Minnie has kept her bed to day. She feels very weak. {in margin} rain stops drawing in. Johny &amp; Lizzie to Guelph. gang plowing - choring - mending horse collar.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Clear Sunshine and breezy making it a good drying day. Bessie Tolton and {Jackson?} paid us a visit this morning and brought some river trout their father caught for Minnie. I walked over there this forenoon and had dinner with them. I returned home by way of Dunbars and had a nice visit and tea with them. Bella and John were up to day. their baby is very unwell. other visiters to day - {in margin} walked over to Toltons &amp; Dunbars - Maggie twice to Everton - Bella &amp; John up - their Baby sick - other visitors -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_-_SEPTEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3031_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">3031 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31Sept_1_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">31Sept 1 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sep_12_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Sep 12 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very close warm day. we have been drawing in oats and the wheat. 3 loads of wheat and 9 loads of oats. we have moved Minnie down stairs to day to the spare bed room. had quite a few visitors. had word of Bella's baby being very poorly and that the doctor is very uneasy about it. {in margin} moved Minnie down stairs -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, but close and warm - Mrs Webb and Margaret had decided to drive together down to Eden, but as I was hitching up Auntie Kate came along from Georgetown. Mrs Webb &amp; I then drove down afternoon. from there I drove Bella &amp; the baby up to the doctors and she accompanied the doctor up to Guelph on the train to see Dr Howitt. the doctors agree there is serious danger of brain trouble which will take a few days yet to develop. Mrs Webb and I were late in getting back home after seeing Bella return on the ten oclock P.M. train. {in margin} Bella's baby very sick.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>An extremely hot and close day, which finished up with a terrible thunder and rain storm at about 8 oclock P.M. Johny with George's help took in 6 loads of his peas. they pulled 3 loads of them with the scythe and finished them up. they also took in the raking of our wheat that I raked this morning. Mr and Mrs David Stewart visited with us to day, also Willie from Guelph - Auntie Kate accompanied the Stewarts to the train. I mended a pair Boots for Willie McWilliams. drove to Everton for a Bag of flour. (not paid) Bessie Tolton &amp; Kenneth McDougal {illegible} to night - {in margin} Sent away 4 dollars for John McKenzie {2 illegible words} A.O.U.W. a special assmt added this month -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine day after the terrible thunder &amp; rain storm of last night. Johny tried to cut his beaver meadow oats to day but it was too soft. he then Cut the Corner field high piece. I got a bag of mixed peas &amp; oats Chopped for the heifer at the mill and started to feed it to her. had my hames Staple renewed at Abbotts. paid 10cts - oiled Rich. McWilliams Cart this P.M. for riding to Georgetown to night to see Dr Webster -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3031 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. I started to Georgetown this A.M. at 7.30. arrived at Gerogetown 11.30. rested awhile at Ballinafad. Saw Dr Webster, he gave me some medicine for Minnie but did not consider he could do any good by going up to see her - had dinner at Auntie Kates and tea at 5 oclock before starting for home again. got home again between 9 &amp; 10 oclock. Minnie is better satisfied to have me go down to see Webster. She is very weak.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31Sept 1 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Very cool but a fine drying day as the wind has been quite high &amp; strong. Johny has been cutting at his oats the most of the day, and nearly completed the Corner field next ot Lorees. they are mostly a heavy crop. I have gone over most of the Elephant turnips, taking out the doubles and cutting away any thistles. George plowed awhile in the morning. Minnie about the same.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sep 12 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine drying day. high wind &amp; cool. Johny drove to Eden taking Lizzie &amp; his mother. Mr &amp; Mrs Webb have been here the most of the day. we have been agreeably apprized of the betterness of Bella's baby. the doctor says it is not brain trouble it has, but a low fever, and it will likely soon get well again.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">23 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34Tueday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">34Tueday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">45 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">56 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">67 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">78 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">89 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the grain has been drying nicely to day. I turned down all the stooks of the black oats. they were damp and mucky in the buts of the sheaves where the soil had washed down on them. Johny finished his cutting at about 3 P.M. and we hauled in 4 loads of the oats - there are yet 2 small loads of them. George Williams and Uncle Duncan paid us a visit to day, having dinner with us. Janet &amp; G.A. Abbott also visited us this afternoon and I drove them home in the ev'g. also Jamie &amp; his Cousin visited this ev'g - {in margin} Johny done cutting. laying down oat stooks and hauling them in. visitors. Geo Williams - Uncle Duncan - Janet &amp; G.A. Abbott - Mary Tovel -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34Tueday</span></h3> <p>A very fine harvest day. we finished harvest by taking in the last 2 loads of oats this A.M. George plowed this afternoon with Fred &amp; King. I took Frank to the shop and had his front shoes reset. (Pd W. Abbott) I also took 2 bags of oats and had them chopped for him. Mary Tovel was with us all last night and I gave her a ride part of the way home this evening. Minnie seems a little better to day. Mary &amp; George came up this evening. Mary stays awile. Sent a card each to Auntie Kate &amp; Willie. {in margin} finished the harvest. Everton mill. getting a number of things for Minnie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A warm day and clear this forenoon. Clouds however gathered afternoon and rain fell for a good while. George cut the hungarian grass this A.M. he plowed the balance of the time in the pea land. I finished hoeing in the turnips for the last time. Mr Coffey took work to Willie about Minnie, poor thing. She is no better but rather seem to be getting weaker as time passes. {in margin} cut the hungarian Grass -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine day after the rain, but very close and warm. Maggie and I drove down to McKenzies to day. little Maggie is not well yetbut the doctor has decided that her trouble is not what they so much feared. I sent a letter to Alex McGregor containing four dollars ($4.00) for Thos. Tolton. got a pint of Whiskey for Minnie. She is very weak to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues warm and close. George plowed in the north front field this forenoon - Afternoon he helped Johny in with several loads of oats. I raked the hungarian this afternoon and cocked it all up after tea. I had to hurry as the cows had to be brought home besides. Minnie has been rather prostrated to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another extremely close and hot day. it looked sultry &amp; thundery this forenoon and after dinner a terrible rain &amp; thunder storm passed over us. the strong wind with it bent over our corn rather bad. George finished plowing the north front field yesterday and has spent the day in the front field below the lane. Minnie has been easier to day, and some brighter.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Cooler to day. after the storm yesterday it became much cooler. we have had quite a lot of visitors. John McKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; children. the little Baby (Maggie) is getting better. Willie drove out with his Auntie Margaret. George &amp; Mary and a lot of others. Minnie has continued fairly bright today.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_189.3Cs.3E4.3C.2Fs.3E5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 189&lt;s&gt;4&lt;/s&gt;5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">910 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 189&lt;s&gt;4&lt;/s&gt;5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Monday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. We made a start to take in the hungarian, and got in load. a shower coming however made us quit. received a telegram from Ewart, that he expected to arrive in Guelph at 3 P.M. I drove in and met him coming on the Stage at Walter West. he arrived on the noon train . Willie &amp; his Auntie Margaret drove in to Guelph this morning. Ewart got his dinner there before coming out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very hot day. I turned over the hay cocks of the hungarian, and we took them in after dinner - 2 loads (3 loads in all) we then helped Johny finish up the hauling in of the oats after he came back from the funeral fo Charles Oakes. I repaired a shoe for John Webb to day. we had to use the lantern at the 2 last loads for Johny - Robert Morton gave us a lift after dark -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Very close and hot to day. the thermometer registered 92 degrees (before dinner) and after dinner 94. George has gang plowed all day and the horses stood the heat well as there has been a good breeze. Minnie has felt the heat very badly. we moved her bed into the room where she could get the good part of the ventilation, poor thing. She is getting very weak now. I brought home the colt to day from Webbs. Everton tonight. Mary came up with Ewart &amp; I - {in margin} John Rossell &amp; Bella {illegible} to day. Colt from Webbs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Some rain last night with thunder &amp; lightning. to day it has been warm although not so close and hot as yesterday. Minnie has been very poorly and weak to day. She wrote a few words on paper to day. George attended Richd McWilliams threshing all day. I took Forester Cow to Mark Sutton's place. I fenced around the tomatoes and did up other cleaning. cutting grass and weeds in garden &amp;c - was anxious to run the team but could not get time. {in margin} "Forestor Cow taken to Mark Sutton"</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. George has harrowed to day and the horses have stood the work well. I fixed up Frank's sweat pad and it saves his sore shoulder. George has harrowed both front fields and the part of the pea land. Poor Minnie is very low these days. Mrs McLaughlin (Lizzie Usherwood) lost her little daughter yesterday , took ill in the morning and was dead by night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Fine day for working the team - there has been a good breeze - George has been at Robert Morton's threshing to day. I harrowed the pea land twice, excepting a piece George had done once. I also did some in oat field east of it. Ewart &amp; I drove over to Thos. Toltons and I had some business done for Alex. McGregor. we called for a block of ice at Dunbars and brought it by the side road - {in margin} Minnie suffers considerable pain these days.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Heavy frost last night. to day it has been cool. the frost has told on the corn &amp;c although not very much. quite a number of visitors to day. among them Uncle John Robertson and wife, Willie &amp; Jeenie drove out from Guelph. I wrote a letter to Alex McGregor &amp; a card to Bro. Alex. Ewart wrote to Alex. Holyoke. Willie mails the lot at Guelph -</p> <p>{Overlay in William's handwriting. Appears to be a rough draft.} As Chairman of your Board of health, I beg leave to submit the following report. It is a matter of congratulations that the work and care {illegible} upon your Board has been exceptionally light this year. only two meetings during the term have been held. You will notice, by referring to our Medical H.O. report the Typhoid fever has been some what prevalent in the Township. no doubt as Merins states, largely owing to the decreased water supply following the long drought. the he useful valuable hints and directions thrown out he said in that report for meeting such emergencies should be carefully acted upon. As no doubt, the public health might be much improved thereby - I present to you the report of our Medical Health office. Showing the work done by him during the year. The expenses of the Board for the year have been twenty dollars and two dollars for the use of the room for meeting in. making twenty two dollars in all which I trust your {illegible} Body will provide for</p> <p>{Reverse side of overlay}</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Monday</span></h3> <p>This morning &amp; forenoon was very dull and threatening an oncome of rain. it cleared up fine afternoon however. I fixed up the Box stall for the little pigs and got them in at noon. George cut the corn to day. the dew is so great these nights that everything is soaked in the morning - he did about 2/3 of it to day. it is a heavy crop.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. George gang plowed this morning till about ten oclock when I took it from him and he went to his father's threshing. Joe Dunbar &amp; James McLean threshed for him and cleaned them out and were done in fair time although they were so late in starting. I borrowed 2 bags oats from Duffields (which weighed with the bags 155lbs) took them to the mill with 2 bags peas. did not get my grist. got 100 flour (not pd) 83 lbs shorts 75c pd- {in margin} dull &amp; murky this morning and a {sta??} of thunder &amp; lightning and rain last night - got King shod in front by Wm Loree. Paid -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. Although it was murky in the morning. I have gang plowed this day, and drove down for the grist in the evening. took another bag of peas to chop and paid for all. 35cts. George attended John Webb's threshing to day. they were done in good time. they say the grain turned out well. Minnie has been very weak and suffered a good deal from pain. Mrs Dr Dryden &amp; Mrs David Stewart visited her {illegible} - {in margin} "took white cow to McWilliams for first time" yesterday -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Very warm to day especially in the afternoon. George gang plowed this afternoon. I plowed in the afternoon while George finished the cutting of the corn. Minnie has been feeling a little stronger and easier to day. Mary, Bella &amp; Maggie with their mother are always around and near her - Mrs Baker called up to day, also Mrs Hindley &amp; Kitty Robertson.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Friday</span></h3> <p>A clear fine day, and extremely hot especially in the middle of the day - George Duffield &amp; Jerry McDermott drove down to McKenzies and helped him at his threshing. I gang plowed while I could to day and nearly finished up after dinner - Ewart &amp; I drove over the buggies to Albert Toltons and got a couple of blocks of ice. Minnie fairly easy to day but very weak. Mr &amp; Mrs Baker &amp; children took a run up to day and stayed awhile.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Saturday</span></h3> <p>An extremely hot day. the sun is scorching hot. the thermometer running up to about 90˚ in the Shade. George finished the gang plowing in a little while this morning and harrowed till noon. I tied up 2 rows of corn before dinner and George and I tied and set up the whole of it this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another very hot day. the thermometer standing at 90 in the shade. Willie &amp; Joe McIntosh drove out to see Minnie to day. Joe says there is a terrible change wrought on her appearance since he was out before to see her. John McKenzie &amp; George Loree were here, and a great many Callers inthe evening. I had all the chores to do this evening. George hardly ever is on hand on Sunday -</p> <p>== SEPTEMBER 1894 5</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2324_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2425_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2526_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2627_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2728_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2829_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2930_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. much cooler than yesterday - George finished the harrowing of all the gang plowing, which made us now ready to go on with the second plowing which George started to do. we also plowed up 2 rows of potatoes which I picked &amp; bagged (about 6 bags) I boiled about 3 bags at a boiling to night and mixed it with meal and mean to put up the pigs tomorrow. I also butchered a sheep this evening. George helping me. Minnie has been fairly easy to day but very weak. {in margin} gang plowing and started 2nd plowing - started th fattening pigs on boiled potatoes &amp; meal. Killed a sheep -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very warm to day. the wind high and it is very drying . George has been at Robert McWilliams threshing. they did not get started until after ten oclock after leaving Robt. Jestins. Ewart &amp; I drove over to Albert Toltons David Robertsons and got some ice. we have asked the hands for our threshing tomorrow. I put up the pigs to fatten. and after dinner cleaned out the granary and otherwise prepared the barn for threshing. I also plowed 7 rounds in the pea land A.M. &amp; same P.M.- {in margin} Minnie very poorly - preparing the barn for threshing - went for ice to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather continues dry and a high wind prevails. George was with Robt. McWilliams till dine threshing (about 10 A.M.) and we got started in a little over 1/2 an hour. they threshed very well to day, but they were too late in getting started to get through in the day. I boiled another pot of potatoes, and mixed it up for the pigs. Ewart drove to Everton to the mail and brought up th Abbotts. Our hands were Thomas Tolton &amp; Team. John Webb {illegible}. James Duffield. Robt. Morton. Isaac Theaker. John Burnett. Geo McWillaim. John Sunter &amp; team. John Smallhorn. John Coffers. Geo Duffield. Self and threshers. {in margin} Threshing at home afternoon McWilliams - boiling for the pigs -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Quite a heavy thunder storm last night and considerable rain fell. the horse walk this morning was very mucky and worked up rather bad during the hours threshing. the threshers were finished here about 9.30 this morning and made immediately off to Isaac Theaker and cleaned him out before night. I plowed the greater of the time after threshing excepting that I remained late about the house on account of Minnie having a bad weak spell. Ewart telephoned to Willie and he came out in about an hour - {in margin} thunder and lightning last night. Willie hears that Alex McIntosh Paisley Block lost his barn last night - Isaac Theaker threshing - Willie from Guelph - shot a skunk -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Friday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. I have had a very busy day keeping the plow going and doing up the chores. George has attended Coffeys threshing to day . they finished it up this evening. it was late before I got out to my plowing but I hurried up the team and turned over more than an acre. I think Minnie is somewhat easier to day again and rallies wonderful after having such bad spells - {in margin} Coffeys threshing - George there - I plowed - Minnie easier.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A fine day for outside work. Cool and bracing. George has plowed all day. he left the pea land in the afternoon and went to the black oat stubble. he plowed 2 rows of potatoes up at the in the morning for me, and I picked &amp; bagged them. (6 bags) and I boiled 3 bags this afternoon. pulled 2 rows of beans and attended to the chores. Mrs Dd Stewart &amp; daughter Mary, Wm Tovell &amp; wife. Thos Tolton &amp; others were visiting Minnie - Colin McMillan also this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A cold day. Willie &amp; Jeenie drove out from Guelph to see Minnie. they had a cold drive - they had a new beast (mare) that he bought a day or two ago. Minnie is very weak to day. She refuses any nourishment now, almost entirely and under those Circumstances she cannot stand it long. A good many people visited to see and enquire after her. {in margin} Willie &amp; Jeenie drove from Guelph to day. many visitors -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sep._30_1_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sep. 30 1 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Oct_12_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Oct 12 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">23 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">34 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">45 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">56 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">67 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sep. 30 1 Monday</span></h3> <p>Rather a blustery kind of day and pretty cold. some rain clouds have passed over. one had considerable snow in it. George has plowed all day. I have been doing up some other work that has fallen behind. pulled the balance of the beans and the Onions. boiled a pot of potatoes and mixed it with chopped stuff for the pigs. Minnie is now very low. Some one is constantly by her bedside. {in margin} pulling beans and Onions &amp; other chores. Minnie very low.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Oct 12 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A little fall of rain last night, and this has been a fine day although at times a little squally and cold. George plowed up to about 11 oclock A.M. and then plowed out 2 rows of potatoes with the potatoe digger, and other 2 rows after dinner, making 12 bags in all. I boiled 3 bags to day. Minnie has had a bad day and night in the past. we sent for Dr. McCullogh for her mother who took a very bad shaking turn last night, and again this evening for Minnie - {in margin} taking up potatoes for p pigs. 24 bags in all to date - the Dr gave Morphine to Minnie and she is easier -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. poor Minnie passed away this morning at 5 minutes before 8 oclock. She passed a fair night. the doctor releived her last night and she felt the better for it until the end came. George was out plowing when she died and we brought him home for the day. Thomas Tolton went over with me to Erin and I got the coffin &amp; shell from C. Overland and he also brings the hearse. it will cost less than what I paid Mitchell. I telegraphed to Brother Alex and he answered "Sorry Cannot Come". Telegraphed to Alex. Holyoke, his answer was "meet myself and family. Guelph Friday noon. I wrote a notice to the 4 school sections, and about a dozen different parties by card. poor Minnie left a few lines appointing her pall bearers, and the Hymns she wished sung at her funeral. and wrote it in as firm a hand as when in health, although it was done only a few days ago. George Duffield boiled 2 pots potatoes to day, and looked after things generally. Ewart &amp; Johny also did their part. {in margin} {William inked a broad black border above and under the following sentence} Minnie died this morning about 8 oclock. Thomas Tolton and I drove to Erin for Coffin &amp;c.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. we borrowed Henry Duffields Democrat to day, and Ewart and I started for Guelph to meet Alex &amp; his wife &amp; children. we got to the G.T.R. Station at 11.45 and the train had just arrived. we met Willie &amp; James &amp; his Aunt Margaret coming out to our place and they turned back as Margaret wanted some things in the city and wished Jeenie to chose them. after getting lunch we all started home and arrived here before dark. Willie &amp; Jeenie went to Mimosa - Johny &amp; George Loree &amp; Geo Duffield dug the grave to day. They put down boards on the grass to receive the earth - {in marginMet Alex and wife &amp; children at Guelph - Johny and Geo Loree dug the grave -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. I drove down to Rockwood to meet the Moores from Georgetown , on getting there found Cousin Willie Marshall &amp; Jessie at the station just as I had met John McKenzie with the democrat going to our place. I called him back and he took them on with him. I then waited on the train and brought up Mr &amp; Mrs Garbut, Johny Gollop, Auntie Kate and James Moore and Mabel. Grace Ann Abbott rode down with me to assist Robert Royces folks who have also lost their only daughter and who is being buried at the same hour at Everton. both funerals met at the same time. there were, I believe, about 100 rigs at Minnie's funeral. and instead of starting at 2, it was about 3 when we lifted. it was said when the procession reached the tree below Amos Theakers gate they were still coming out at our gate. poor Ewart started for Holyoke from her grave, going in with Colin Campbell and his Uncle Joe McIntosh. Johny &amp; Alex drove the Georgetown &amp; Norval freinds to the 10 P.M. train. they were late in getting back.{in margin} Funeral to day of our dear Minnie - also Robert Royce's daughter - friends from a distance -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day, George and I cleaned up 7 bags of mixed grain for chop, and ten bags oats and took them to the mill in the afternoon. got them home again 85c paid while waiting for the grist George and I cleaned up and moved the earth from the grave plot. Mr Abbott fixed our whipple tree rings and the hame of light harness. {in margin} chopped stuff at Everton - fixed up the grave plot. fixing at Blacksmith shop -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Beautiful day. Bella , Jessie Marshall &amp; Maggie drove to Everton Meeting this forenoon. in the evening we hitched up the double team to the democrat and drove down again to Everton Meeting. Mother &amp; I also went with them. {in margin} all at Everton Meeting at night - 3 girls also forenoon -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">78 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">89 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">910 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Monday</span></h3> <p>Rather a damp and dissagreeable day. I took Jessie Marshall to the stage this morning and paid her fare to Guelph rather than drive there, as the horses have been run around a good deal lately. George and I have drawn a load of sand. he drew 2 loads of gravel alone. boiling potatoes these days and mixing with chopped stuff. Thomas Tolton and Alex were hunting to day. {in margin} Jessie Marshall away home - Thos. Tolton and Alex hunting - boiling potatoes for the pigs -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very cold to day. I had to hurry with taking up 6 bags of potatoes this forenoon so as to take Bella down home this afternoon. we left here at 3 oclock and returned between 8 &amp; 9. it was a cold drive. mailed matter for Alex at Rockwood - George has plowed all day. Wm Tindal and Alex have been hunting all day. {in margin} drove Bella to Home. Willie Tindal &amp; Alex hunting.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. George finished plowing the ground the black oats grew on. he plowed up 3 rows of potatoes and I filled up 7 full bags. George started to plow the north front field. I also pulled the last of the beans. Willie Tindal and Alex have been hunting to day. the children have been enjoying themselves hugely since here amongst us. George and I took in the half of the corn this evening. {in margin} digging &amp; bagging potatoes - taking in the feed corn.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine weather. George has plowed in front field to day - we took in the other load of Corn this morning and stood the whole in the hay mow on Swing beam. boiled potatoes to day - Alex in company of Strickland Duffield, Harry and Robt. Jestin have had quite a days hunting. Alex got 4 hares to day. 3 each of the 2 last days. {in margin} Strickld Duffield &amp; Henry &amp; Alex &amp; Jestin hunting to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very wet day. Rockwood show has had its old luck dished up to it again - George has plowed a little on each end of the day, and drew in 2 loads of stones when the rain stopped a little. we worked some in the stables preparing for grouting and building the manger walls. Alex and Maggie drove down to Rockwood Show afternoon. it was a good show but on account of the rain few people attended it. {in margin} bad day for Rock'd Show. Alex &amp; Maggie went there afternoon - drawing stone for manger bottoms.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rain again this morning and the forenoon was rather drizzly &amp; dissagreeable. it cleared up afternoon however and it became fairly fine. Mother went to Guelph with Lizzie to day. and sold butter &amp; eggs. 20cts for Butter - 15 &amp; 16 for eggs. we worked at the cattle stable this forenoon and drew up 2 loads of stones for building manger bottoms - Johny built the half of them in a couple of hours or so.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day. Sunshine and warm. we hitched up the team to the democrat (Fred &amp; King) and Alex &amp; wife &amp; children and Mother &amp; I drove down to McKenzies - got there about noon and spent a very pleasant time. after tea we started for home arriving shortly after dark. Maggie went with Johny &amp; Lizzie to meeting -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 189<span style="text-decoration:underline;">4</span> 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. George plowed all day and finished the front field north. he plowed up 4 rows of potatoes with the digger in the morning - I did some grouting and apple picking before picking up the potatoes. 10 bags. George helped me finish them and drew them in afterwards - we are pulping them just now instead of boiling as an experiment -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. wind a little fresh. George went to Johny's threshing. Alex and his mother drove down to Everton Calling for awhile at Uncle Duncans. I repaired Maggie's shoes, and half soled one of my own. I also had all the chores to day. I pulped up 5 bags potatoes for the pigs. they do not relish them that way we well as being boiled .</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. it was dull and threshing in the morning but improved as the day wore on. towards evening however it rained quite heavy for awhile. I drove Alex and his family to Guelph and they went on the 10.13 train. Maggie &amp; her mother were along too. they had considerable shopping to do. we were at Willie's for dinner and put up the horses there. we hear the reports of the Calamily in Iowa. many sick and 5 deaths -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Very windy and colder. George has plowed in the South front field to day until about 5 oclock, when he hitched to the waggon and drew in 2 big loads of Mangolds that I pulled up and prepared for drawing in. I repaired a pair of shoes for Alice Webb (40cts) half soled and sewed rips. Mother has boiled and washed a feather bed to day - they are cleaning things up and going to move the cooking stove in house -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Friday</span></h3> <p>A windy day but very pleasant . Sunshine and clear bracing air, and not cold - George plowed this forenoon in the South front field. quit a little early to help move the stove. we put the heater in the sitting room, and placed the cooking stove in its place. After dinner we finished picking the apples in large orchard (5 barrells) we then pulled 2 loads of mangols and drew them in. Maggie and her mother have had a busy day fixing &amp; cleaning up.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Blustery and cold to day with some snow showers. George has nearly finished plowing the South front field. he did a good part of the Corn patch this afternoon. Maggie and her mother drove the buggie to Guelph to day, bringing along Miss Cockburn with them who intends sewing a few days next week. I pulled the balance of the mangels this A.M. 2 loads and we drew them in before night, during blustery showers.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Quite a little fall of snow last night - to day has all the appearances of winter - Maggie drove to Everton meeting by herself. Willie and Colin Campbell &amp; Jeenie drove out from Guelph. Coming to Everton Willie drove up for dinner. George Loree &amp; Mary accompanied him. they rode back when Willie went home. Jeenie remains at Mimosa for a few days.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Monday</span></h3> <p>The heaviest frost of the season last night. the water in basins and pails around the outside of the house was in solid ice. I cannot remember of ever seeing so hard a frost so early in the season - Johny came and finished building the balance of the manger bottoms and George and I have been fixing up the potato bin in turnip house, grouting &amp;c. they both plowed some afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. not very cold - George and I have been taking up potatoes to day, we took up 14 rows rather more than 2 wagon loads. Johny has been working at his too. they seem to be a better crop than ours - 4 rows make a wagon road. his rows are longer than ours . Margaret &amp; I went down (last night) to Webbs to see his stuff he intends to show to day. the Mangolds are very large. {in margin} started to take up our potatoes -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Very dull this morning and the ground was Considerably frozen. as the day advanced it became milder although it may be termed a cold day throughout - George and I took up 14 rows of potatoes again to day - over 2 loads - I had some delay after dinner with the cow, and the horses getting out . Robt Jestin brought us a load barrell of Cement from Guelph this eve'g - {in margin }{??ry} "Forester cow again at McWilliams today" - Maggie went to Erin Show with Mary &amp; James Dunbar -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Cool, but plesant. heavy frost last night, and the ground was very hard this morning. we made a start as early as possible to take up the potatoes. Maggie helped and we took up and housed 25 rows. three loads. Johny &amp; Lizzie are busy drawing in their potatoes also -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Friday</span></h3> <p>Not so frosty last night, and we had little difficulty in getting on with the potatoe digging. Maggie has again helped us pick to day . we took up 22 rows and we had more potatoes than yesterday - 4 loads to day. Miss Cockburn went to work for Maggie Paterson at Robt McWilliams after dinner to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. much milder than most any day this week and little or no frost last night. Maggie has helped up again to day and we finished taking the potatoes up all except a few earlys, and the harrowing of the whole patch. we bagged up 6 bags potatoes and I took them down this evening to John Smallhorn, Miss Cockburn accompoanied me. She went to visit Wm. Everts -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Weather very fine up to about 2 oclock P.M. Mother &amp; I attended the funeral of old Mark Sutton. one oclock was the hour for lifting, but it was past 2 before they did. we only went to the house . John MacKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; children with Mrs MacKenzie &amp; Mrs Lang called on their way home and had tea. Willie &amp; Jeenie were also out. Williw returned after tea.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><br /> Cockburn</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCT_-_NOV._1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCT - NOV. 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3031_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3031 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31Nov._1_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">31Nov. 1 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Nov_12_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 12 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">23 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">34 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCT - NOV. 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very cold and blustery day. George and I started at the turnips on the mangolds patch. we topped them as fast as we could and harrowed them out and it was late before we finished taking in 7 loads. they were large and the loads were large. there were a few left for tomorrow -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Hard frost last night and the ground was hard this morning. George and I have been working at the turnips but could do much better if the weather was more favorable. I think we took in 7 loads after topping &amp; harrowing out. we bagged 12 bags of oats &amp; peas for chopping and George took them to Everton afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3031 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rather heavy frost last night and the ground was hard this morning. we topped again to day and harrowed and hauled in. we have to night 20 loads of turnips in all in the root house. Margaret helped us load up this afternoon. Miss Cockburn came again this morning at 10 A.M. to make Maggie's coat.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31Nov. 1 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Frost again last night and this has been a raw cold day. Some cold rain afternoon. Margaret again helped us some to day to load turnips in the field. we have 29 loads in this evening. I drove Miss Cockburn home after 4.30 P.M. to Dodsworths. I called at Everton for the mail and was cold and chilly on account of the rain - {in margin} Sent a five dollar Bill for self and John McKenzie - A.O.U.W.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Nov 12 Friday</span></h3> <p>Raw and cold to day. George and I have again been at the turnips to day and have finished them up all to the Shippers. we took in a few of them to make up our last load. 41 now in all, and full loads. some of them quite highly rounded up. we are feeding pulped potatoes &amp; meal to the pigs now -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Heavy frost again last night and everything outside is frozen - George plowed awhile this forenoon. he afterwards hitched to the harrows, after first taking up a few rows of early potatoes with the digger, and harrowed the potatoe ground. and picked the potatoes, there were quite a lot frozen but we were not too particular about them as they are all for the pigs, excepting about a bushel we bagged of the early for seed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day and warm, although there was frost , as usual again this morning. Maggie drove Fred &amp; buggie to meeting this forenoon, and with her mother drove there again at night. George McWilliams accompanying them. the cattle burst and broke the gate to the turnip ground. I had to fix it up, as we wish to save the shipping turnips from Maltreatment. {in margin} wrote to Holyoke to day along with Maggie -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">45 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">56 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">67 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">78 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">89 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">910 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. quite a treat for these times. there was little or no frost last night. George and I have been pulling and trimming our Shipping turnips. we find it slow work and we are going to take Smallhorns advice and harrow them out excepting that we will also plow them. Smallhorn would have been helping us only that he has a lame back . we pulled about {word cut off} third of the patch and left off to top betweeen 3 &amp; 4 oclock -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. warm sunshine and no frost. we were at the topping of the remainder of the shippers early this morning. George then hooked on and plowed them out and ran the harrow over them, taking in five loads before dinner, we then finished taking them in the afternoon. having 11 loads after dinner. 16 loads of shippers in all, making 57 loads all told of turnips and 6 loads of Mangolds.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues beautiful weather, bright sunshine and very warm to day. George has plowed all day. he thinks he turned over an acre and half to day. before starting to plow this morning we hauled in the potatoe tops and bedded the pigs with them. I seperated the pigs to day. put the 3 for our own use in the 3rd of the pens, and feeding them peas. fixing up and preparing for plastering the cattle stables.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. warm and pleasant - looks much like indian summer. George has plowed all day. he says he went over the same quantity of ground as yesterday. I have been working in the cattle stables. plastering manger walls and water liming 2 double stalls. I have yet a lot to do there - grouting and leveling ground &amp;c. Maggie and her mother were away to Everton visiting after doing up their cleaning &amp;c.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Friday</span></h3> <p>Fine weather this forenoon and George plowed until dinner time. the rain came on after dinner however and it was the most of the time dissagreeable and wet. Johny &amp; some others of the neighbors plowed thr{ough} it but it must have been dissagreeable. George and I worked at the Cattle Stable . George drew a large flat stone from the field and placed it on the door way of stable -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rain has continued all day - and it is quite cold this evening - ice is forming as the rain falls. George and I have again been at the Cattle stables, grouting &amp;c. Johny has been working also at them. got up the mangers and George and I, at night, plastered with water lime the mangher bottoms.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Quite wintery this morning and it remained so all day. the ground is white with a little fall of snow. Maggie went to meeting this forenoon. George drove her there. I drove her and Mother down again this evening to hear Mr McIntyre address the "Chosen Freinds" he seemed to be somewhat at a loss how to address them. he did not like the idea of the society being a substitute for the church in the matter of exemplifying the virtue of true charity -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Monday</span></h3> <p>The ground was quite hard the most of the day from the hard frost of last night - Some of the neighbors were plowing in the afternoon. Johny helped us a little while in the forenoon to finish up the manger bottoms - George and I have been cleaning out the end under the old feed room, and grouting some. also in the evening plastered the manger bottoms with water lime. this afternoon we took the team to the swamp and brought up 7 cedar posts for Cattle Stable. we had a hard job getting them - {in margin} working in Cattle stable. swamp for posts - ground too hard for plowing -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Frost last night, but to day has been very fine. it was hard when George started to plow this morning but it soon became better and he plowed all day. nealy finishing the third field back, south side of lane. I have been busy in the Cattle Stables. the grouting and the wall plastering is nearly completed. George and I worked till about ten oclock this evening hanging the upper half door at the well &amp;c -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Splendid fall weather. I have had quite a job attending to the pigs &amp;c and doing what I could in the stables. George finished up the plowing in the 3rd field back and started to finish up the back field where the peas were.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. George finished up the back field plowing and started in the orchard - I drove to Rockwood with Margaret after dinner with the wool. the price has lately gone up and we got 24 Cents for ours. we had 33 lbs after deducting 2 {1/2?} lbs for matted fleice. = 7.92 - we took it all in goods. stuff for a pair pants for myself. ticking horse blanket. stocking yarn &amp;c.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Friday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. George has plowed in the orchard and nearly completed it. Charlie came this afternoon and helped him plow quite a bit with his team and plow. I drove over to the Centre Inn &amp; attended a meeting of the Board of Health. we have put up the light road heifer to fatten for Christmas.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A little colder but quite pleasant. Margaret &amp; I started for Guelph this A.M. at 7 oclock. we arrived at 9 A.M. Market slow but we sold principally out before noon. butter &amp; eggs about alike 18cts - we had about 8 dollars worth. some fowls. chicken 33cts per pair - drove up to Willies &amp; had dinner. a large market and a great many people in town. George finished plowing and took out some manure on the garden and plowed it in.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very pleasant day. mild and summer like. no frost, and the {?} for cattle is as good as in summer. Maggie and George went to meeting this forenoon. George Loree and Mary drove up about the same time they came home from meeting - I took a walk down to Webbs {illegible} this forenoon. had not seen them for sometime back. Willie drove out from Guelph - he is staying all night.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Monday</span></h3> <p>Most beautiful weather for the time of year. George has drawn stones to day to fill up the ground at the head of the stable next the barn. I helped him till dinner time, when I had to make ready to go to Erin Village. I took over 2 bags of Onions and sold them to C. Overland at a dollar a bag, taking 3 dollars worth of sugar. Henry Dunbar paid me a dollar for one bag he got and I spent it on sugar. attended the Lodge meeting, where we had the matter of change of {**all} discussed -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>a very dull day. and the wind has been from the east. Came on rain about 4 oclock. George and I have been drawing and laying in the stones at the barn end of cattle stables and finished the job. also drew 2 loads of soil from the top of hill on the road. Johny is threshing at Joe Hindley to day. we also drew and laid a load of stones in from of the water trough in shed. making a good improvement - {in margin} Johny at Joe Hindley threshing to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Cold and frosty to day. the ground is pretty well hardened up. there is a sprinkling of snow to night. George and I have had a busy day in the Cattle Stable - we levelled the soil on the stones we drew yesterday and laid it all over with grout. I helped mix it, and pumelled and trowelled it while George wheeled it on. I drove to Everton this evening and got the mail. also 2 lights and putty for pig house window - 8x10 10ct - 15 for pair - {in margin} Johny at Joe Hindleys threshing a part of to day again - Alfred Duffield for Johny at Richard McWilliams threshing this P.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Another very cold day. the cold has been steady until night, when it somewhat relaxed. George and I have again been working in the cattle stables. we moved the lime out of the cattle stall to get the cows all in, and we barked the stall posts and cut grooves in 5 of them. we are anxious to have the stables ready for the cattle as they seem to feel the cold severely - Johny was at Richd. McWilliams threshing awhile this forenoon. {in margin} Thanksgiving Day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues Cold and wintry. Johny has helped at the cattle stables to day. we finished up all the posts and got them all in and quite a number of the stalls lined up -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Quite a change in the weather. a very rough morning sleet, ice and rain. Johny went to Guelph as it was so rough. Lizzie did not care to go alone to market. George and I have been doing up some of the work in the cattle stables. Johny also helped after coming back from Guelph. we also killed a pig and dressed it after night. some of its mates had hurt it and made it very lame -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of snow and there is some slipping to day. this has been a pleasant day. Mother &amp; I drove up to Mrs Rozzell's funeral, which was timed for one oclock. there was a large turn out. we did not go any further than the house and hurried back home to find Bella &amp; John McKenzie with the children. they started for home after early tea.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOV._-_DEC._18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOV. - DEC. 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30Dec._1_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">30Dec. 1 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Dec._1_2_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Dec. 1 2 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOV. - DEC. 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Monday</span></h3> <p>Snow and hail this forenoon but turned to rain afternoon. Johny and George worked some in the Cattle stables. I took 8 bags oats and peas for chop, and bought 4 planks and about 80 feet inch. $1.00. and 40cts for chop. paid. got another bag of flour. not paid. {in margin} old white sow pigged to night. 13 pigs 1 dead. 100 flour at the mill - Lumber and chop also -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Awfully high wind this forenoon, and heavy rain through the night. the wind blew down Johny's wood shed and old kitchen and instead of being at the cattle stables we had all to go in the afternoon and rig up a part of the wrecked building. Willie drove out to night. Johny had Robert Morton, Robert McWilliams, Johny Burnett, Geo. &amp; Alfred Duffield and myself all helping him to put up the building - {in margin} terrible high wind doing damage - helping to rig up the wreck at Johnys - Willie out from Guelph -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A little bit cold but very pleasant day. the ground is once more bare and hard. Maggie and Ruth McWilliams have been collecting to day for the Bible Society. George drew in the stove wood from the yard to the wood house, and fixing up the shed openings the balance of the time. I helped Johny at his kitchen fixing a little while and sharped the hand and cross cut saws. Willie drove off to Guelph this evening again. he was cutting wood at Uncle Duncans, had John Campbell &amp; Alf. Duffield - {in margin} broke out the teeth of little pigs - 3 more dead only 9 living - sent 15 dollars with Willie to pay Henry Duffields note for the sheep - owe him a dollar -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine and very pleasant day - these are also very fine nights, clear moonshine and not cold. George and I have been choring around considerable and have also cut some cedar blocks for the stable floor. we took down the team and wagon and brought home a load. Johny helped us at night to do up some of the work of the stable fixings. Maggie and her mother drove to Everton this afternoon and brought home the mail - {in margin} made a bass wood trough for feeding the Turkeys. Cutting Cedar blocks for Cattle stables.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine mild day, although dull and overcast the most of the day - George and I have been sawing cedar blocks for the stables - we think there is about enough to lay the floor for the cattle stands. Johny went to mill to day and we let him have the wagon so we drove old "Frank" to the bush to the buggie. Mary was up to day getting some garment dyed. we do a little fixing in the stable almost every night now. {in margin} Cutting Cedar blocks in swamp - Mary up from Everton -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30Dec. 1 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Frosty last night and some snow covered the ground. towards evening it softened in some. George &amp; I spent this forenoon getting out some cedar sticks for the cattle stables and brought them home, with a load of blocks before dinner. after noon Johny helped us and we cleared out the most of the rubbish and hewed and layed down one of the sticks, also layed the blocks in the 2 double and single stalls. we also brought a load of sand and the balance of the blocks. anxious these times - {in margin} Working to get the cattle stables done -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Dec. 1 2 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very dull day. which threatened an outcome of some kind. it held off (pretty much) however till night when snow began to fall. a little rain which froze as it {illegible} fell in the afternoon. Maggie &amp; George drove to meeting this afternoon - I have been, with Margaret, at home all day, with the exception that I took a walk down to John Webb who is complaining now from a bad back -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">23 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#34_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">34 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#45_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">45 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#56_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">56 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#67_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">67 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">78 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#89_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">89 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Monday</span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of snow last night and considerable has fallen to day. rather blowy and stormy along with the snow fall. I hurried over to the Council meeting this forenoon and returned home between one &amp; two oclock. I gave in my report on the B. of H. and received 22 dollars - I then paid 4 dollars each to Hugh Black &amp; John Rea. 2 to Mr Argo for Mr Auld and 2 to McCann for the room. &amp; 4 to myself leaving in my hands 6 dollars for the Doctor. Johny was helping at the stables. we all turned in when I returned - {in margin} Willie out from Guelph this evening - Council meeting. went over about B.O.H. business -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">34 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Finer to day and the sleighing is good - Willie has drawn 3 loads of wood from McKinnons and took the last one to Guelph with Johny's team. he left his own team at Johny's/ I made an effort to get a sleigh so as to bring down a load for him but failed. I sold the hogs to Mr Simpson for $4.50 per 100. {same?} if going dressed. also the heifer for $34.00 to be delivered a week from next Thursday. Johny has helped us some at the stable to day. we are nearly done - I drove over to Thos Toltons this ev'g. he will kill our pigs tomorrow. Everton to night -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">45 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Moderate weather. it is quite wintry however. George and I this forenoon were fixing round and prepared for killing the pigs this afternoon. Thos Tolton &amp; Alice came along before dinner and in the afternoon we killed the 7 pigs. Willie took in a load of wood to Guelph. I took "King" down and helped him over the newly gravelled part of the road. Mrs Webb helped Mother this afternoon cleaning the insides of pigs. Johny, George &amp; I with Thos. killed them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">56 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Cold to day , and frosty. quite wintry - George and I have been again fixing round the stables some. we hauled over the meal box, the scalding trough and all the carcases. placed the trough and Box in the stables. George and I took the team to the bush and cut a good part of a load of wood out of a dry maple tree and brought it home.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">67 Friday</span></h3> <p>Cold and frosty but a very fine winter's day. Maggie and I started for Guelph this morning about 7.30, with the 5 hogs. they weighed 814 lbs after deductions. I made them weigh last night 838 on our scales. 824 in Guelph. I got 4.55 for them. I delivered the 2 empty Beer kegs to Holliday. got a Ball of salt. paid Willie $2.05 for salt and the dollar I owed him on the note he paid $15.90.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Frosty &amp; cold but a very fine winter's day. George &amp; I have started to cut wood in the bush. we cut up some down maple timber . while we were in the bush, Isaac &amp; Amos Theaker came along while hunting. they chopped down our large elm stub, and got 2 large Racoons lodged in it. they dispatched both. Mother and I are driving down to McKenzies this evening. {in margin} I paid Dr Dryden six dollars for the work of B.O.Health -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">89 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another cold day. we have spent last night at Bellas. Wm Sutton, wife and 2 children also spent the night there. we enjoyed our visit very much, but being so cold we could not venture out of the house - we did not wait for tea but left there about 4 oclock calling at Everton on our way home, getting a little warm at Abbotts. found everything right at home on our return.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#910_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">910 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1112_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1112 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1213_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1213 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1314_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">1314 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1415_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">1415 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1516_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">1516 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">910 Monday</span></h3> <p>A fine winter's day. John Smallhorn came up this morning and helped George and I all day to cut wood in the bush - I hauled 6 loads of dry wood home. some dry and some green. this is from memory which may be a little at fault. John Smallhorn has come to help us. this being his first day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine weather for cutting wood in the bush. the three of us have been busy. I help and cut and haul home too. I took a grist of 8 bags peas &amp; oats and had them chopped. took our 5 sheep to Toltons to be with {Howards?} ram. brought their ram lamb for Johny, who was over with me. the 2 Mrs Abbotts visiting. I drove them home to night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1112 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rather a stormy day and very cold. Maggie and her mother drove over to Toltons to see Dan who has been down with Pleurisy. he is some better. Geo. &amp; John &amp; I have been at the wood to day. I think I brought home 5 loads to day. 2 forenoon &amp; 3 afternoon - we manage so that we all ride to and from the bush.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1213 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Another very cold day. the frost was very kean last night . George and I were up in good time this morning and got all the chores done up and loaded up the heifer ourselves. she was very quiet and we had no trouble with her. we unloaded her in the market yard, Mr Simpson paid me the thirty two dollars which made the 34 with the 2 he previously gave me. he said he sold her for $31.00 - I gave him 50cts back to help him out. we had dinner at Willies and we had an awful cold drive home. George had his nose frozen. John Smallhorn rode up from the Corner with us this evening - {in margin} Mrs Webb took a bad turn this evening and Geo. Abbott drove up for Margaret -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1314 Friday</span></h3> <p>Quite a wintry day although not so cold as yesterday. the three of us have been working in the bush all day. and I have drawn home 5 loads of wood as well as helped to cut some. the timber has been very hard we suppose from frost - John Smallhorn helped Johny this evening to clean up a grist of chopped stuff, Webbs killed their pigs to day and Margaret helped clean the inside.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1415 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Milder to day. the frost has slackened up very much. the three of us have worked in the bush this forenoon. we took "Frank" &amp; cutter. we cut down a fine large maple and cut 3 logs for Stone boats out of it. the balance for stove wood. I half soled, patched &amp; heeled a boot for Geo. Abbott. he paid me 40cts for the job. Geo. &amp; John spent the afternoon at the big maple and did not finish it. I drove Smallhorn home this evening, and got the mail. {in margin} John Smallhorn has put in 5 days work this week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1516 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Much milder to day. inclined to thaw - I drove Maggie to meeting this morning - She got in with Webbs and rode with them from the grave yard. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford. also one to Mrs Alex McGregor, sending 23 Dollars in it. I had all the chores to do myself as Geroge was absent. I dont feel the chores so burdensome since the stables are fixed.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1894_5"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1894 5</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1819_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">1819 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1920_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1920 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2021_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2021 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2122_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2122 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2223_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2223 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1894 5</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. very mild and pleasant until night when it became colder and cast up like an approaching storm. I mailed the letters I wrote yesterday. this afternoon George and I cut the top of the large maple tree we took the stone boat logs off and brought a load of wood home. I paid George twenty two dollars ($22.00) on his wages. I just owe him now the neat 100. {in margin} paid George 22 dollars -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>The mild weather continues and the snow will soon go if it does not freeze up. George lost the cross cut saw set and we had quite a hunt for it as also the logging chain. found neither. George went home afternoon - his father is killing hogs. Mr Dunbar paid us a visit this P.M. I conveyed him home a piece of the road. he offers me an old horse for nothing that he says is a good one, and think would answer me for my work -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1819 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Quite a thaw the snow is going very fast. George has been around to day and went to the bush with me and helped up with 2 loads of wood. we found both the chain &amp; saw set on the "stony acre". we were pleased to find them. George went home to night thinking he might go to Guelph to morrow. he says if he does not get work he may help me do the chores now &amp; again.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1920 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Quite a rainful last night, and to day it has thawed and rained some. I did up the chores as quickly as I could this morning and afterwards drove over in the buggie to Dunbars and brought home "Bret" the old grey horse Mr Dunbar offered me in a present. after dinner I drove Maggie &amp; Ruth McWilliams to Everton. Maggie is helping prepare for the S. S. Social this evening. George drove down Mother in the evening. I keep the house alone -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2021 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the snow has almost completely gone. from appearances it is not unreasonable to look for plowing weather and opportunity for it, if this weather continues any length of time. we have done little more than attended to the chores. George is here also, he threshed out the beans. Mr Webb &amp; Mrs also Mr &amp; Mrs McWilliams came this afternoon to hear Joe rehearsing for the Concert to night. we left our house empty and all went to the Concert at Mutries school house. there was a large gathering and the Concert a Success. Willie drove Joe &amp; Mrs here - {in margin} got Henry Duffield to shoot "Frank" this morning. he was a good horse but his usefulness had gone.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2122 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very wet afternoon. the morning was fine but it soon became overcast - although the rain held off tlll afternoon, Maggie accompanied McWilliams to Guelph to see the sights for Christmas. it was a foolish act as it was terribly wet and dissagreeable. I half soled a boot for George Abbott and did up the chores which amount of work kept me pretty busy all day. we hear that Dan Sinclair died last night. he took ill in the morning - {in margin} Death of Dan Sinclair -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2223 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Cleared up last night and there has been deal of rain. and I should think the wells will now be of service in giving more water. we have all been at home to day, as the ground is all in a plash. I have all the chores to myself to do. George went yesterday to Guelph and has not returned -</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_18945"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 18945</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2324_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2324 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2425_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2425 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2526_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2526 Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2627_Thurday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2627 Thurday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2728_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2728 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2829_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">2829 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2930_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">2930 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 18945</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2324 Monday</span></h3> <p>Dull this forenoon and Johny expected to be cutting straw all day. he is just about as well pleased they did not start at it as considerable rain fell this afternoon and it was very dissagreeable. I hitched up and drove to Everton for him this evening. I paid Geo. Marshall a dollar to pay for daily News, Toronto. I have been doiong the chores myself. Geeoge has not looked near since Friday night -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2425 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A little frost last night, but it became softer and considerable rain fell this afternoon - we are getting a lot of rain these times. Albert Tolton came to Johny's before dinner with his Straw Cutter. they cut some in the afternoon. enough to run him on with cut stuff, but had to quit on account of the rain. I repaired a pair of shoes for Mother. and helped Johny besides the chores -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2526 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Christmas Day. this has been a mild, beautiful day, rather dull to be sure, but there were a few blinks of sunshine - a good deal of my time to day was taken up by doing the chores. I however found time to sharpen Johny's hand saw and I helped him perhaps a couple of hours in the afternooin to saw off some large limbs off his apple trees on the old orchard over {illegible}. {in margin} I am reading Boswell's Johnston these times and delighted -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2627 Thurday</span></h3> <p>Blustery and rainy to day. in the evening it turned to snow - I had to hurry up with the chores this morning so as to attend the school meeting which was help to day on account of yesterday being Christmas. there was quite a large meeting. I was appointed Auditor again for next year. I mailed 2 dollars off to Weld. London for payment of Farmer's Advocate. Also mailed a letter to John Turney Chicago. I drove to Everton for the mail after doing the chores. Stormy. {in margin} Ewart sent five dollars each to Maggie and his mother as a Christmas Box.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2728 Friday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. I was pretty busy to day doing the chores and had to hitch up our team awhile before dinner and in the afternoon to the Chopper. David Tolton brought it this morning expecting Albert was to cut the straw in the forenoon. they chopped 50 bags this afternoon. 12 bags for us. 10 for Robert Morton and the balance for Robert McWilliams and Johny.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2829 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day . we were {illegible} early this morning and I got Maggie and her mother off the Guelph with Fred &amp; buggie. they had Butter and Eggs. 18 &amp; 19 for the butter 17 for eggs. Maggie got a watch to day from Pringle, giving Auntie's old gold watch and Eye glass as part pay on it. (eight dollars) paid other seven for the watch - $13 in all. I emptied the meal and did up the chores to day. John Webb came along afternoon and spent the evening as well -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2930 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very fine this forenoon. became duller and not so pleasant afternoon. have been reading some, but the chores kept me pretty close at work as we were rather late in getting up and started to work, John McKenzie &amp; Bella with little Willie drove up to day. he paid me 2 dollars to pay this months double single and Relief Call assmnt. A.O.U.W. he is 15 {days} back. the times are very hard and he feels them bad.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D.3D_DECEMBER_1894.3C.2Fs5_January_1896_.3D.3D"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">== DECEMBER 1894&lt;/s5 January 1896 ==</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_.3Cs.3E31_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">30 &lt;s&gt;31 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">31 Tuesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MEMORANDA"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MEMORANDA</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#January_1st_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">January 1st Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2nd_Thursday."><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">2nd Thursday.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3rd_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">3rd Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4th_Saturday."><span class="tocnumber">2.4</span> <span class="toctext">4th Saturday.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5th_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">2.5</span> <span class="toctext">5th Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">== DECEMBER 1894&lt;/s5 January 1896 ==</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 &lt;s&gt;31 Monday</span></h3> <p>Colder to day, and some more snow has fallen which makes the sleigh run again. before bed time it became softer and it rained quite heavy. I drove the horses this afternoon at Johny's cutting straw. they finished the swing beam mow. there is a nice lot. I drove down to Everton this evening and got the mail. the "Star" has come to hand instead of the News.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A terrible cold and stormy day. the snow has been falling at times fast but the wind is piling it up in unsightly piles and drifts. I have had a busy day keeping the stock comfortable. we have to clean them out more frequently as there is no bedding. and I have 3 lots of cattle to let out for watering.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">January 1<span style="text-decoration:underline;">st</span> Wednesday</span></h3> <p>New Years day. Weather cold &amp; stormy - the wind has been high all day. and the snow drifting - I have been very busy choring, and while Johnny mended the wheelbarrow I repaired his boots. half soled one of them and patched and sewed rips in the other - I also half soled a pair for Maggie. the wind is down to night and the moon is clear and full &amp; beautiful -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2<span style="text-decoration:underline;">nd</span> Thursday.</span></h3> <p>Not very cold but very windy. the snow drifted considerably. George Duffield helped me clean up our wheat. fully 20 bushels by measure in the hogshed all cleaned. and 11 bags weighing 25 bushels &amp; 45 lbs. to Hortop. he allowed me 56cts for it. it tested about 63 lbs. to the Bushel. it paid the $11.90 &amp; I got 133 lbs flour. &amp; 25 lbs Farina. the Concert to night of Reid Brothers at our school house - {in margin} called on by Murray Acton with note for horse paid 20 dollars 50cts which is endorsed on note - $16.00 remaining not in a {hurry?} settlement -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3<span style="text-decoration:underline;">rd</span> Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues wintry. there is a little slipping again but there is more snow needed to make good sleighing. As I found our turnips at the middle window gave signs of being hot, I went at it and moved a lot this afternoon. they were dirty in front and under the window and they are rotting considerably - I must get to the bottom of the hot part.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4<span style="text-decoration:underline;">th</span> Saturday.</span></h3> <p>Very cold last night and the morning and the frost has kept very kean all day. the chores take up a good part of my time. I had, however, another spell at the turnips. the shippers are all on top and the hot ones are underneath. so it is quite a job to get the shippers disposed of so as to get the others removed. Johnny was at Guelph to day with our Cutter - {in margin} fixed a shoe for Ada Webb -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5<span style="text-decoration:underline;">th</span> Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another very cold day. Maggie drove to meeting this forenoon, and Johnny and Lizzie afternoon. Mother &amp; I have kept at home all day. it {has?} taken up a great deal of my time to make the stock tolerably comfortable through this cold.</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MEMORANDA"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MEMORANDA</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1896"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1896</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6th_Monday."><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">6th Monday.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7th_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">7th Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8th_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">8th Wednesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9th_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">2.4</span> <span class="toctext">9th Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10th_Friday."><span class="tocnumber">2.5</span> <span class="toctext">10th Friday.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11th_Saturday."><span class="tocnumber">2.6</span> <span class="toctext">11th Saturday.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12th_Sunday."><span class="tocnumber">2.7</span> <span class="toctext">12th Sunday.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1896</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6th Monday.</span></h3> <p>A very cold day, and stormy - after doing up the chores Johnny and I drove up to Oustie tovote for the deputy Reeve and the Council. John Red is Reeve by acclamation - Dan. Talbot &amp; Scott were for deputy, /dan is in by 107 majority. Willie is out from Guelph to night he sleeps here. but his tean is at Johny's.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7th Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Rather stormy again to day. I have not done much more than attend to the chores - Henry Duffield spent awhile with us and was helping me awhile cleaning out the stable &amp;c. Willie drove up to Mimosa this forenoon and returning had dinner with us. he filled a bed tick with oat straw.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8th Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Somewhat slackening off the great cold and frost. and some snow has fallen to day. I hurried up with my chores this forenoon so as to have things in good shape for leaving. I put on the stock rack and drove over to Toltons for our 5 sheep. after returning home Margaret and I drove down to see Mrs James Millar who is quite ill. Dr Webster was to see her to day - {in margin} Mrs Bella Miller is ill with the Grip - she is considered dangerous -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9th Thursday</span></h3> <p>The frost has given way considerably to day, and although it is quite wintry, still the slacking off of the extreme cold is very acceptable. Johny helped me after dinner to load on the butt of the maple tree I cut for stone boats. we had to make two bunks for the logs. I took the log down to the mill and had to hustle so as to get home for the chores. the sleighing is good now - {in margin} considerable snow fell last night -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10th Friday.</span></h3> <p>Rather milder to day. colder &amp; raw at night. I took to Everton this forenoon the other 2 stone boat logs. Johny helped me on with them this morening. Margaret &amp; Lizzie drove down to Millars. Lizzie returned alone, as Mother staid there on account of the very low condition of Mrs Millar. her death is looked upon as likely to happen at any time. Johny and I drove down this evening and saw her as she lay. her breathing was terribly laboured -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11th Saturday.</span></h3> <p>Wintry and cold. the sleighing is very fine now. Mrs Millar died last night after we left, about 12 oclock. I drove down for her this evening but she did not come home with me, but waited for the Coffins Coming. and Johny called for her as he came home from Everton. agreed to deliver 2 loads of turnips at Rockwood on Tuesday next to O Connor. Wm McCullough bought them -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12th Sunday.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter weather but colder than has lately prevailed. I have been at home all day - Maggie was at Everton twice. Mother &amp; I spent awhile this evening at Webbs. George &amp; Mary paid us a visit this afternoon -</p> <p>{Heading on this page is ANNUAL CASH SUMMARY but William continues to use these extra pages for January 1896 entries}</p> <div class="toc"> <div> <h2>Contents</h2> </div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_14th."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 14th.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_15th."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 15th.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 18th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 13th</span></h3> <p>A cold day. I took the horses to the Willie Abbots shop this morning and had 3 new shoes and one removed and sharpened in the front. they are barefoot behind. We all attended the burial of Mrs Millar. it took place at 1 oclock. there was a large funeral. Johny read the ritual of the Chozen freinds at the grave. Mr Fowlie spoke at the disciple church - Willie was out from Guelph.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14th.</span></h3> <p>Milder to day, but yet wintry. George Abbott and Johny &amp; I trimmed 2 loads of turnips this forenoon and George with Webbs team and myself took them to Rockwood this afternoon. I had 55 bushels lacking 5 lbs - George had 41 lacking 5 lbs. making in all 96 bushels lacking 10 lbs. I am getting 10cts per Bushel.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 15th.</span></h3> <p>Continues milder, and the weather to day has been very fine. I was early out of bed this morning and George Duffield and I took the box off the sleigh and fixed up the rack and loaded on over a cord of dry cord wood of Willies and George was a little late in getting back. but I had everything in readiness for him. and had all chores done -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 16th</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. just enough of cold to keep the snow. and the sleighing is good - We had a letter from Ewart this evening. also one from Uncle Alec. Meaford. All well at both places. John McKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; little Willie called on us this afternoon - the Kitchners brought up 2 cattle to Suttons for John on their sleigh - Wm McCullough wants me to take a load or two of turnips tomorrow - {in margin} McCullough paid me $9.60 for the 2 loads of turnips -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17th</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day. Mild and pleasant. George Duffield took down to Rockwood a load of turnips (57 Bushels) he helped me to trim them. I trimmed some for Johny to take tomorrow. and did up all my chores besides - Johny &amp; Lizzie have been over at Mutries this P.M. I have been helping to kill the geese to day and preparing for Guelph tomorrow. Am getting Duffields light Bobs -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18th</span></h3> <p>{end of entries for this page}</p> <p>(94) (account in earlier diary) 1895 John McKenzie A.O.U.W. account paid six dollars on March 10th for arrears. 1895 - {list of names} 1 Geo {Kille??} Bar{??} Mutrie Alex Sunter James Moore Wm Sunter El{??} Gollop A{???} McCou{???} Wm Marshall H Garbut</p> <p>34 ) 1433 (42</p> <pre> 136 {underlined} 73 68 {underlined} 5 </pre> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/515ccc1f0126f99d787dbc42f37ed4cb.pdf 79a543f2eb672272e2abb7688bb6572a PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4cfca3382059f273ea1b73d0742d0d12.pdf 56b5069b86c60577d876c2ed8031d92f PDF Text Text James Bowman (1863 - 1944) 1895 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {The book is a ledger and there are 3 columns on the left side of page with a record of money spent and received. Only the diary part has been transcribed, not the numbers in the columns as most of the transactions are listed in the body of the diary.} {The following abbreviations are used throughout the diary - p. paid; np. not paid; SS. Sunday School; recd. received; bgt. bought; C. Charlie; M. Mina; E. Elmira; Pr. Paris; Aunt M. Aunt Maggie; T. thunder; W. Willie; F. Father; bu. bushel; C. oil. Coal oil; col. collection} Monday Dec 31 1894 fine Father putting handle in axe and chopping in swamp, I trimmed lambs chored generally cleaned up a grist of wheat, 6 bags Paid Mina 10¢/ Tuesday Jan 1st 1895 choring around barn all day Father & Charlie in swamp cutting wood Wensday 2nd went to town in morning Took a grist to presents mill 815 lbs recd 514 lbs Flour 272 mids bag Bran, bought coat for Mina, $7.00 Mina's Shoes Mended, 10¢, Hardware, 55¢, stove mended, 25¢ Mr Wakefield paid for bal on cow & lamb $7.15 I I paid my account 2.85 came home and got a hand to go to Aitcheson's Thrashing Thursday 3rd fine Dull Father and I cutting wood all day Mr Morrel at Aitchesons thrashing all day for me Friday 4th fine & Cold butched a lamb in morning Father chopping wood all day & I part of the time. Saturday 5th West wind Stormy Took lamb to town sold 1 gr to Mr Gokey recd $1.00 bal 20 ¼ to Mr Saunders $1.89 n/p ¼ to Mr Swayze $1.22 ¼ to Mr Barker $1.68 P skin 70¢ eggs. & chicken 67¢/ bgt gro $1.00 pants for Father and I $2.55 Cap for myself 45 overshoes $1.45 yarn 12 25 Father & Charlie cutting wood �Sunday 6th Jan 1895 Mary, Father & Charlie went to church he Mina, C & I went to Sunday School Kyma 2nd bull calf Monday 7th fine Election Day. I voted for Amos. Laidlaw and Whitlaw the reeve and deputy are in by aclimation Mary & I went to Miss Websters funeral in afternoon our Imp Dorset H. ewe lambed today ram lamb Tuesday 8th cold F. working at wood all day I did not do much as I was not very well, had a bad cold Wensday 9th fine Father & I working at wood all day Thursday 10th Dull Did very little work as I have not improved much Father cutting wood Friday 11th Dull did chores killed a lamb & read. Father chopping wood Saturday Jan 12th fine Father and Charlie hauling wood I went to Town sold butter & eggs $1.32, L Skin 55, 14 lbs to Shoddy man @ $-1.10 13½ lbs to pearson @ 8.108 15 lbs to Dawson @ 7½ Charity 1.12 15 lbs to Powel a) 8 $1.20¢/ Copy & pw for M & 15¢ writing paper & stamp for Mina, 10¢/ hardware, 15¢/, drugs, 15¢/, Leather, 25, Soes M 20 dry goods $2.14 paid Morel for thrashing @ Aitchesons {Next two pages duplicates of above} Sunday Jan 13th 1895 Stormy Father and Mina went to church rest of us stayed home all day Monday 14th cold I stayed in house all day and fixed shoes & bound L Stock Journal & Advocate �Tuesday 15th fine went to Town with Cutter to get fixed & bgt sugar $1.92 paid for ducks 1.25 Hauled wood in afternoon Wensday 16th fine Father and I hauling wood all day and doing chores Thursday 14th fine Father & I hauling wood and doing chores R. Spears had a cow to bull, $1.00 n/p Friday 18th Dull & Stormy killing six lambs and 7 chickens Mina at home sick Saturday 19th fine Took lambs to town. sold 1/2 qur Mr James, 30. 2.40 1/4 Mr Moore. 22 1/2 @ 920.3¢ np 1/4 to Mrs Reed 13 95¢/7½, sold chickens roost at 14½ 1.95/.10 rooster 50¢ 6 skins @ $4.80/80, 69" lamb to J.H.B.L 34" Mr Tucker @ $2.72/8 P 19' Higgin bottom @ $1.71/9 1/2 15" M 15" Mr Craig $1.35/9, 19¼" Mr Baskin @ $1.73/.9 16" to pearson @ 1.26/8 35" to Penfold (@ 2.80/8 paid for fixing cutter, 5.28) 19" to Mr Metcalf @ $1.52/8 to go on harness which is to be $9.00 Foster 18¾ @ 1.59/9 to go on account 16" to Paffner, @ 1.28/8, 15½ to Barker @ $1.24/8 11" Mr Jinkison @ 7½ 80¢ Sunday January 20th 1895 went to church in morning Father, Mina & I heard the Congregational Minister on Paul, Cephas & Appolus showing that all Christians are working to the same great end Monday 21st Soft Took a grist of chop to Mill & made track across fields for Children to go to school chopping 50¢ �Tuesday 22nd Stormy Choring and fixing things up in general around Wensday 23rd stormy killed two lambs and took them and did the chores Thursday 24th took lambs in and sold them Algie 1/4, 11 1/4 " @ 7 1/2 = 84¢ np Savage 22" @ 9 $1.98 np McAllister $1.98 cross 97¢ Metcaff 16" @ $1.28/8 Williamson 12¾ @ $1.15/9 Friday 26th Dull went to town in morning & took train for Mt Forest, Ticket $2.75 Shall Strap 15¢ p Arrived home about five P.M. be found all well looked around stock Took a boy up for Will Sat 26th Stormy lookeked around stock and had a talk about the business Sunday 27th Stormy Stayed at home all day Richard is getting along nicely and they like him. Nettie Calved a bull calf January 1895 Monday 28th Storm Cold worked around with the boys in afternoon we had quite a talk and arranged that Tom Take Father's stock and go on Brookside farm & Use Holm Hill barn and the present Agreement is extended for three two years if Will makes things satisfactory Tuesday 29th fine started for home this morning about six thirty, A.M. arrived home at $ 11:30 found all right �Wensday 30th fine went to town with 6 lambs and one sheep sol weight 1000" @ $4.30 per 100" $1.00 back recd 42.00 bgt Harness $12.00 bgt salt 35¢ paid on Groceries 15¢ Eggs. 50. on groceries Blacksmithing. $1.20 yarn $1.70 Thursday 31st fine & Cold went to town for a load of manure in morning bgt Drugs 33¢ np. paid Mr White $33.00 taking off $2.50 for H Metcaff's board Friday 1st Feb 1895 choring in morning & hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day Friday 1st Feb 1895 Father Chopping wood all day I cleaning harness Sat 2nd fine & cold choring in morning and hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day Sunday 3rd Feb 1895 fine & Cold we all stayed at home all day and read a little Mary Father Mina & I went to church C & M to S.S. Monday 4th stayed in all day Father chopping Tuesday 5th I stayed in all day Father & Mary doing chores Father chopping Wensday 6th very cold stormy weather Father Finished Chopping, I stayed in all day �Thursday 7th I am still in the house but getting better we all stayed in except at Chore time Friday 8th I am still improving weather very severe Saturday 9th Stormy & cold Mina went to town for Mail bgt gro 35, sundries 14¢ {L} Books set for Mina, 46 We cut a little wood in cellar & did the chores Sunday 10th Cold we all stayed at home all day, Monday 11th fine I wento to town got bolster in sleigh and cutter tongue fixed $1.50 sol sold butter, 8" @ $1.12/14 sold skins $1.80 Eggs 2 7/12 52¢ other postage .04 bgt gro 37¢ Hardware 50¢ Slate for C 15, stamps for M 02 dinner 15¢ {illegible} paper with Editor Wuensday Feb 123th 1895 fine this is Wensdays work Finished hauling up wood in morning and Hauled rails from around pit and and hauled in two loads of mangels. Tuesday 12th fine Hauling up wood all day I did very little as I am not strong yet. WeThursday 14 fine Father & I hauling in Mangels all day five loads Friday 15th very fine Father & I hauling turnips from pit all day & working in root house. �Saturday 16th fine Father and Charlie took a Grist fo of Chop to Mill, 11 bags 7 oats 3 wheat 1 peas paid for Chopping 55¢. I went to Town sold butter & eggs. $1.26 recd 5.00 from H Leadley for meat. bgt groceries & provisions $5.88 all pd but 46¢ Hardware 1¢ Stamp 02. shoe fixed for M 05 Sunday 14th fine Father Charlie and I went to Church heard D Henderson on (nevertheless I have somewhat against thee because thou hast lost thy first love) It was a strong exhortation col for missionary. 1.00 subscribed, Mina & C went to S.S. Put Kyma 2nd to Lord Aberdeen 3rd Monday Feb 18th 1895 Dull Father & I hauling Turnips into root house. six loads Tuesday 19th fine Went to Town in morning recd $10.13 from Aunt Jane bgt spring for organ 10¢ went to Mercury Office and saw about mistake that was made Laces, 25¢ bgt paint 10¢ retd grd flax to Davey, Chored in Afternoon Whittackers were over in evening Wensday 20th fine Mary & I went up to Jims in morning took a look around stock and did arranged for Jim to come & cut next week Thursday 21st Stormy Father and I choring around barn Friday 22nd stormy Father and I cleaning up oats �Saturday 23rd fine Mar We all went to town except Father bgt suit for Charlie 6.50 pictures 2.00 Butter 75¢ Eggs 96¢ bgt gro $1.71 Hard sold Turnips to Shultz @ 9¢ and if more to get the rise Kettle fixed 30¢ Sunday 24th fine All but Mina went to Church Heard Rev Stafford preach M & C went to SS Monday 25th Feb 1895 fair Hauled in two loads of carrots in morning took a load of Turnips to Shultz in afternoon Tuesday 26th fine Hauled a load of Turnips & chored the rest of time stamp for Mina's story 12¢ Wensday 27th fine Helped Mr Whittaker to move in morning Hauled load of Turnips in afternoon Traded a cow I got from Mr Aitcheson with Mr Baley for a T.B. Durham Thursday 28th Dull Hauled a load of Turnips to Shultz, Chored in afternoon Friday 1st Mch 1895 At home all day cleaning up oats, we all went over to Aitcheson's except Father, spent a pleasant evening paid Mr Aitcheson 43¢ bal on cow. Saturday 2nd fine Father and Charlie cleaning wheat in morning I went to town sold eggs, $1.29 price per doz. 20¢ took a load of turnips in afternoon 42.00-11.90 stamps for Mina 03 �Sunday 3rd fine All went to church but Mary and Andrew, Heard a young man from Brantford preach very well on what is sweeter than honey and Stronger than a Lion all but Father and Andrew went to SS Monday Mch 4th 1895 stormy & cold Chored in forenoon and took {Gleen} to bull in afternoon paid Mr Cowan $1.00 for service fee for last year Tuesday 5th fine took a Grist to mill and 12 bags 60¢ Jim was here cutting straw in afternoon, Doll Baley here also Wensday 6th fine Jim was here cutting Hay straw & sawing wood. Had W Baley & R Shoetreed helping Thursday 7th fine finished sawing wood and hauled a load of Turnips Friday 8th stormy Took a load of Turnips to Shultz @ recd $31.29 Tom {Cameat} tonight brought the colt, and and came for oats Saturday 9th cold wet Choring till afternoon went to see Lytle Wilkinson he has been in Jail ten days was sorry to see him in trouble Sunday 10th fine Mary Father & I went to Church heard D Henderson, preach all but Mina C. & I went to SS �Monday Hauled two loads manure sold Eggs 55, bgt Gro 55 March 1895 Tuesday 12th fine Hauled two loads of manure from Davey's, Wensday 13th fine Hauled two loads of manure from flax mill, paid Taylor for flax $6.36 also 63¢ for m flax paid Reed for doctoring Douglas $1.00 Thursday 14th fine cold went to McKenzies baby's funeral Mr & Mrs Wilkinson were at here Just as we came home, went to Wrights in afternoon looked around stock and then went over to Laidlaw's had quite a chat with Mr Wilkinson Friday 15th fine Took Mr & Mrs Wilkinson to sto Town in morning did nos business, split wood till 4 P.M. & then chored a while then took Nettie 2nd to Wrights bull Saturday 16th fine Father & I splitting wood all day Sunday 17th fine All of us went to church except Mary. Heard a stranger preach it on (what hast thou in the house) The widows cruse of oil Monday 18th fine Father & I splitting wood all day �Tuesday 19th fine splitting wood in morning went to town after dinner paid for oil stove $7.00 recd $1.00 from Aunt Jane recd $1.13 for Eggs Gro 22 Wensday March 20th 1895 fine Father & I working at wood all day. Thursday 21st Went to town Expenses 60¢ Tried to sell team went to Stones sale. Friday 22nd went to town with team sold Eggs 2 1/2 doz Eggs 32¢ Groceries 30 hardware 18¢ stamps for Mina 05¢ Saturday 23rd Took a grist of chop to mill 11 bags. 55. Chored the rest of the day Sunday 24th first shower fine & warm Father went to Church, Mina C & I went to SS Monday 25th fine Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt shoes & rubbers for Mina & Charlie $1.80 Underclothes for Father $1.25 rubbers for Mary 30¢ Tuesday 26th stormy Chored in morning took rock to Town in afternoon sold him to G.B. Morris for $65.00 recd $60.00 �Wensday 27th Dull Chored in morning went to town after dinner sold Ram & Ewe & lamb to Hales for $18.50 recd 2.00 bgt drugs 30¢ Thursday March 28th 1895 Took Andrew to town in morning sold Eggs. 90¢ bgt Gro 90 Drugs $1.60¢ dry goods 10¢ stamps for Mina 02 for myself 10 recd $5.00 from Mr Morris bal for on Horse A Hales came for sheep, paid me $16.50 and two dollars before Geo North had a cow to bull, Friday 29th fine Choring and making Stanchion for ewe & hauling carrots in afternoon one load, Baley's had two cows to bull Saturday 30th fine E wind Took Father to Station sold Ticket $1.65 sold calf to Hales for $13.00 recd $1.00 bgt Shoes for Mina & Charlie $2.50 meat, 63¢ Drugs 13¢ Sunday 31st fine Mary & I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach on Neamaihi {Nehemiah} building again the walls of Jerusalem, showing that it was the duty of all to take part Went to SS heard Rev, Smith review the March lessons Monday 1st April wet Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt oil Cake, 100" $1.25 Gro 30¢ sold Eggs, 70 Willie Walker came out with me we spent a pleasant evening Tuesday April 2nd 1895 fine Chored in morning took W R. Walker to station in afternoon, took a grist to Mill, 4 bags recd 3.80" Flour and 200" feed, paid for gristing $1.00 needles 05¢ �Thursday Wensday 4th fine Took Mysie 2nd to Model Farm Bull, Lord Aberdeen 2nd bgt 4 bu Siberian Oats @ 2.00/50 Wensday 3rd Thursday 4th did chores and little else as I have a bilious headache & sick stomach. Friday 5th fine I am thirty two years old today how time is flying went to town sold eggs 73¢ bgt groceries 33 recd $5.00 from Donald McMillan for five bags potatoes, Aunt Jane paid her note $50.20 sent $5.00 to Miss Tesky as a wedding present, bgt. pens Ink and copy for Charlie, 13¢ Saturday 6th Dull Charlie & I choring all day, Sunday 7th wet Charlie & I went to church heard Rev Harris preach on (Revive us again) Monday 8th Dull & wet Took peas to Jim's to change for seed, Mr R Jackson of Peel came along this evening Tuesday 9th April 1895 Choring in morning went to Geo Porter's funeral in afternoon went in to post office got orders for some potatoes Wensday 10th fine Chored in morning went to town with six bags potatoes after dinner sent 5 to D McMillan Shakespere, 1 bag to A.B. McLean Smiths Falls recd orders for six more bags �Thursday 11th fine Went to mill with grist in morning were 10 bags, 50 np, chored in afternoon Will was married today, to Miss Adda Tesky. Friday 12th Dull Went to town this morning to meet Will & his Bride met them at the Jun Diamond, had quite a chat, went to P.O. got some more orders for potatoes about 22 bags recd bgt bags $1.75 Came home and filled up potatoes Saturday 13th Dull Took a load of potatoes to town in morning recd an order for another bag from Fergus, bgt bags $1.25 Blacksmithing 90¢ stamps for Mr G. 11¢ Sunday 14th fine Mina & I went to Church Town in the morning heard Dr Henderson preach we all went to Sunday School Monday Apr 15th 1895 Dull plowing all day on ridge Mary went to town to meet Will & his Bride but they did not come, got orders for eighteen bags of potatoes recd fifteen Dollars in P.O. Orders also recd a letter from Tom Tuesday 16th Dull Took a load of potatoes to town shipped, 20 bags to T Mitchell New Hamburg, np 10 bags to J Curry New Market, 3 bags to Basil H Rowe Orillia, 3 bags to G Carter son & co St Marys np 1 to J Hunter Elora, 2 to, Wm Johnston Campbellford bgt bran 6.75 bags $1.00 Oilcake 1.25 salt 40¢ plowed a while in afternoon Wensday 17th Cultivating most of day back of Elmira road �Thursday 18 Finished cultivating and sowed part of the patch Friday 19th fine Finished sowing about 7 acres went to porters sale bgt saddle $1.15 Clevises 20¢ Truck 05, kettle $1.20 neck yoke neckyoke 65, fly nets, 1.25 cultivated about five acres Saturday 20th fine Sowed about 6 1/2 acres and cultivated about two also Harrowed it three times Sunday Apr 21st 1895 Mary and Charlie went to Church, C Mina & I went to SS the lesson was very good Monday 22nd fine & cool Finished cultivating sowing & harrowing back of Elmira road and started to cultivate Turnip ground Tuesday 23rd fine & cool Cultivating all day till 4 PM then started to sow Siberian oats Mary went to Jim's for 10 bags potatoes he takes them to the station at 75¢ per bag I find bags Wensday 24th fine sowed 4 bu siberian and about 8 bu of Joanette on Turnip & potatoes ground & harrowed it over once Thursday 25th fine & warm Took 22 bags empire state potatoes to station, shipped them also 10 bags, Rural New Yorker to bgt 20 bags Empire State from G. J. Thorp @ 80¢ per bag pd 3.00 on them recd $7.00 for potatoes, from different parties �Friday 26th fine plowing sod all day on ridge Charlie & Henry Choring Saturday 27th fine Finished plowing ridge finished picking stones on meadow, leveled the place where pit was went for Grist 8 bags 40 paid for last 50 - 90 recd $1.00 for potatoes Sunday 28th April 1895 fine Mary C & I went to church heard Dr Briggs preach the anniversary sermons He showed very clear that God, works through human agencies it was quite a treat Monday 29th fine sowed oats on rape land and, peas on ridge Tuesday 30th fine Took 8 bags of potatoes to ship to four parties, recd $10.00 from T. Mitchell New Hamburg sold a load of Hay to G.B. Morris post cards, 02 sold Butter $1.40 bgt Gro 85 shoes, 90, Hat for Charlie 10¢ socks & mits for C Harrowed ridge, Wensday May 1st 1895 Went to town with load of hay 2690'' @ $10.50 per ton 142 bgt 13 lb Sugar Cane seed, 1.00 Mangel & Carrot 85¢ Flax $1.00 paid 100 bal 35, Oranges 15¢ stamp for Mina 3¢ & P.O. Order for Jean's fare $1.75 sol Thursday 2nd fine Had Walter Russel rolling 40 np I plowed Mangel, & Carrot ground have Slaters roller pd $1.00 for use of it �Friday 3rd fine a shower raised a few drill for mangels in morning went to town after dinner recd $7.00 for potatoes paid rent to Mr Simpson $200.00 paid F.W. Hudson $1.00 for fee of Membership in Sheep breeders association bgt bags $1.20 Saturday May 4th 1895 fine Went to Town in morning sold butter, 78¢ bgt Hat for Mary $4.00 Dress goods for Mina $2.88, recd dress good for Mary 93¢ recd $3.00 for potatoes Lima 15¢ Onions & seeds ect, 40¢ Sunday 5th fine Mina and I went to Church heard A Sermon on Love by Rev Hinks of Owen Sound we all went to SS Monday 6th fine I, took colt up to Kerby's to pasture, and took home Turnip sower to Shortreeds, I have to pay $1.25 per month, for colt's pasture in afternoon I rolled part of the flat near W.E. road Tuesday 7th Shower Finished rolling flat and cultivated corn ground Kyma of Tweadhill had heifer calf Wensday 8th fine shipped 8 bags potatoes bgt twine & tags 15¢ stamps 05, got w two loads of manure from Davy's Thursday 9th went to town in morning shipped 3 bags potatoes brought home a load of manure sowed sugar cane in evening {Pages 177 & 178 partially covered at bottom by a separate paper noting the following: Mr Bailey's 1ct load with measurements of long, high, wide, lb. 2nd (measurements) J Bowman's load (measurements) These pages are as follows without the covering. �Friday 10th May 1895 went to Town in morning shipped five bags potatoes brought home a load of manure, clipped four sheep, washed dorset 2½" 2¾m staple washed shrop 5½ lbs unwashed shrop 7 lbs Saturday 11th Dull & cool Had two heavy showers Mary & I went to town. Mary got her teeth put in, paid for them fifteen dollars, and meat account $1.59 = $16.59 bgt the 20 bags E State potatoes from Thorp. paid him $13.00, Shipped a bag to A A Gage, Brampton recd $1.00 from him, bgt two bags Burpees extra early for {19} $1.50 np bgt 1/2 bush seed corn Sunday 12th Mary and I went to Church Dr Henderson preached It was Sacrament Sunday Mina C & I Monday went to S.S. Andrew came this afternoon Monday 13th cool Hauling manure most of the day had Mr Barker's boy helping me 60 Tuesday 14th Dull & drizzly Hauling manure all day had John Barker helping me @ .75¢ sold a load of hay to Baleys 2913 the other load weighed 2880 Wensday May 15th 1895 fine John Barker & I Hauling manure all day about twenty five loads J's wages 75 Thursday 16th fine & cool Hauling manure all day about twenty four loads, got a letter stating that Joe Tesky was dead, also recd some orders for potatoes �Friday 17th fine & cool Finished hauling manure then John spread till noon & I plowed, John plowed in Afternoon I clipped sheep, I finished Mary went to town, bgt shere 40¢ paid John for helping me $3.50 Saturday 18th Dull & wet plowed in morning back of Elmira road, chored in afternoon, bgt 5 bags potatoes from Hewer, 3.00 to be shipped to St. Marys and peterboro Sunday 19th fine & cool All but I went to Church and all went to S.S. Monday 20th fine & cool Had Wal Dawsons man helping me Spread dung e.c.t. 75¢ Tuesday 21st we finished spreading and start almost finished plowing in recd $2.00 from Thos Guy Oshawa Wensday 22nd May 1895 finished plowing and Harrowing in manure took a grist to mill 9 bags 45 Thursday 23rd went to town with wool, sold it for 18½ for washed & 11½ for unwashed had 46" washed & 13 unwashed underclothes for Mina $1.25 mits & socks for Charlie 50¢ paid freight on potatoes to Dobbington 38 paid W. Dawson for Man's help $1.50 buns 05 wheel for democrat 30 Friday 24th fine planting and cutting potatoes all day. �Saturday 25th fine planting potatoes went to town in evening, bgt Gro 45¢ Stationary for Charlie 05 Sunday 26th fine Mary & Charlie went to Church we all went to S.S. Monday 27th Fine & Cool We Finished planting potatoes in back field Tuesday 28th fine & warm Sowed ashes bgt board at mill 16¢ Harrowed. Mary sold butter 7" @ .77/11 bgt gro 45 recd cash Wensday 29th Hot working on at Statute labor all day, had Geo. Barker helping me Thursday 30th working on Road till 3 PM then started to haul rails planted a few potatoes had Geo Barker helping paid him 1.00 Friday May 31st 1895 Fixed fence and picked stones till noon went to town after dinner, sold cow to Wakefield for $43.00 paid my account $1.45 bgt meat 15¢ Bran 65, Flax 75¢ recd $2.00 from express co Saturday June 1st 1895 warm fixing fence along ridge went into town in evening to see Mr Jackson he came out and looked at farm Buildings ect. Sunday 2nd fine May, Mina & Charlie went to Church heard we all went to S.S. �Monday 3rd fine I started to Mt Forest about five A.M. arrived at home about 1P.M. had a pleasant trip got horse shod on the way 20¢ Tuesday 4th fine Took a look around the stock and, Farms had chat with each of the friends, then went to Will's for the evening Tuesday 4th fine went to fish in morning along old creek it was rather poor fishing and I caught nothing worth while speaking of, then went over and had a talk with Tom, had dinner at Wills & mother & I left for Guelph. saw Mrs Spears Wensday June 5th 1895 got up rather late looked around stock wrote to Andrew, went to town paid Insurance assessment deposited check for cow 42.00 Went to Mr Jackson's did no business, Took a look at Mr McDougall's polled Angus Cattle Thursday 6th fine & cool Fixing fence all day on N. East side of ridge Friday 7th fine Harrowed potatoes and corn in morning and spudded thistles the rest of the day Mr S. was here today we had a talk about the farm, he wants $1000 down and bal in four six years, in yearly payments Saturday 8th fine C. W. & I spudded thistles most of the day. Sunday 9th fine Mina, mother & I went to church Heard Rev Eby on the new Creature & also in evening, Mina. C. & I went to S.S. �Monday 10th fine took the Dorset Ram back to the Farm, Plowed after I got back, went to lecture in evening 25¢ Tuesday 11th fine took a load of hay to Town 2085" at 10. $10.42 & plowed in afternoon June 1895 Wensday the 12th fine took a load of hay to town sold it at $10 22.34 lbs at $11.17¢ plowed in afternoon Thursday 13th fine Took a load of hay to Town sold @ $10 = 19.75 lbs a $9.84 bgt plaster & paris green 1.00 Gro 37 bag of potatoes 40¢ whip 75 got 70 ft of Lumber at Stuarts in return for some I left there Had three mares to Douglas Shortreeds one tried and two served of Dawsons, at $6 each insured in foal, Jas Simpson left bags for what peas I have to spare he paid me $15.00 Friday 14th fine Mary and mother started to Jennies about 6 A.M. I plowed Turnip land most of the day Saturday 15th fine Took a load of chop to Mill Jim's peas weighed 1708 lbs 17.08 bu 28.28 17.27 ordered two silver ornaments with inscription for, Charlie & W Dobbie paid for shopping and bran $1.82 Recd 5.00 from Mr McDougall for Bull service Sunday 16 Mother & Mary were in Cheltenham and none of us went to church M. C & I went to S.S. �Monday 17th fine sold calf to L. Bruder for ten Dollar np went to hunt stray sheep in morning and plowed rest of the day Mr Simpson, came today also Mother & Mary Tuesday 18th plowing most of the day Finished plowing & harrowing Turnip ground Wensday 19th Raising drills & sowing Turnip Thursday 20th hoeing mangels all day Friday 21st fine hoeing mangels all day finished Saturday 22nd fine hoeing carrots all day C helping part of the time, Mother went to Hamilton Ticket $2.40 money for spending 1.00 Mr Baley got 7 1/2 lbs sugar seed cane 58¢ @ Sunday 23rd fine Mina & I went to church Mina C & I to S.S. Monday 24th had a shower choring in morning had Alf Morell in afternoon helping me to hoe mangels & corn Tuesday 25th Finished hoeing & scuffling mangels, & started at carrots went to town for Dr for Mr Simpson bgt Gro 64¢ meat 25 �Wensday 26th June 1895 fine Finished carrots also sowed corn bal of Turnips and picked some potatoe bugs, had a shower this evening wrote to Live Stock Journal paid A Morrel $1.25 Thursday 27th fine Mary took M & C to school to try Entrance, paid their fees 2.00 yeast cake 05 Friday 28th shower fine Mary took M & C to school bgt spools 05, Stamp 3¢ veal shanks 20¢ had Mr Whittaker 1/2 day Saturday 29th fine Mary took M & C to school bgt bread & syrup 27¢ paid Mr Whittaker 75¢ Dresses for Mina $3.23 Finished plowing for rape and did some choring Sunday 30th fine Mina. C. & I went to Church heard Mr Chalmers of Toronto on the Spirit of God Dwelling in us, we also went to S.S. Monday July 1st 1895 Mowed about an acre next west end road hoed potatoes & harrowed rape ground put up hay recd 135.00 from Mr German Tuesday 2nd fine sowed rape mowed about four three acres behind barn on flat groceries 2.73 went to town bgt rope $1.70 oil 45 humbug 10. recd 25¢ from Mr {B} bgt porter 15¢ sold Butter 34 lb @ 13 Wensday July 3rd 1895 Fixing hay fork in morning Charlie, hoeing potatoes, Hauled 2 loads hay in afternoon took home roller recd 10.00 from Mr Baley �Thursday 4th fine scuff Cut hay in morning & Hauled three loads & kiled up what I cut in afternoon Friday 5th fine scuffled potatoes and then got ready & went to picnic we had a real good time Expenses today Flax & groceries 95 meat 15 Saturday 6th fine hauled cut hay in morning & hauled four loads in afternoon & put up what we cut. Mother Came back from Hamilton Bugy fixed 25¢ meat 23¢ postage for Mina 03 Sunday 7th fine Hot Mary C & I went to Church heard Dr Henderson Mina C & I went to S.S. Monday 8th Dull Showery Hauled in fo two loads hay in morning, then worked at potatoes scuffling ect ground knives ect. Tuesday 9th fine cutting hay and scuffling & hoeing roots, Frost at night Wensday 10th fine Mr Simpson Died this morning about 7:15 A.M. with apoplexy we did nothing except put up some hay in afternoon July Thursday 11th fine I went to town in morning got mower knives fixed 30¢ horse shod 25 meat 2.15 Groceries .95 Bread ect 56¢ came home and chored the rest of the day Father & Mrs Knowles came today �Friday 12th wet boys hoed potatoes and rest of us got ready for the funeral, which took place about, 2:30 P.M. He is now over with his Earthly Troubles he worked until within a Month of the end Saturday 13th Dull Mowed hay in the morning Boys, choring, hoeing potatoes ect., in afternoon we chored and put up the hay that we cut Sunday 14th fine Father C & I went to Church Mary is not well Mina C & I went to SS Monday 15 fine Hauled hay back of Elmira road 4 loads, mowed the rest of the day had a shower Tuesday 16th Dull Took Mary to Doctor in morning she has Bronkitis he gave her some medicine and d general directions about care ect, mowed and put up hay Gro ect 1.39 mower knife 2.50 Wensday 17th fine mowed in morning hauled 4 loads from back field & put up what we cut Thursday July 18th 1895 fine Hauled nine loads and mowed and put up some hay in swamp had Walter Baley all day 1/2 day with tram and Walter russel in afteroon bgt crock for Mrs Knowles 13¢ Friday 19th Dull Father & boys hoeing turnips and I mowed most of day had a shower in afternoon �Saturday 20th Changeable Chored a while in morning went to town with Father paid him $1.25 got chopping & Bran $1.31 Groceries 1.95 Dry goods 1.25 Drugs 05, Bananas 20, Fish 35 laces 10¢ had W Baley after tea Sunday 21st showery Dull went for medicine for Mary in morning and Mina C & I went to S.S. in Afternoon Monday 22nd fine Hauled in six loads hay in afternoon, off flat, had Walter Baley in afternoon paid him 25 50, Tuesday 23rd fine mowed a little in morning boys hoeing turnips Wensday 24th fine went to town in morning took Mary to Doctor, bgt Gro 17¢ Dry goods 75¢ Groceries, 33, meat 45, Drugs 85¢ came home & hoed turnips Thursday July 25th 1895 fine Choring and putting paris green on potatoes with spray pump Friday 26th fine went up to Knowle's place to look around it and see about buying or renting it, came home & chored in afternoon Saturday 27th wet Fixing up Bull stall and things in general went to town in evening bgt hardware 25¢ Groceries 38 paper for Mina 05 paper for envelopes 23 �Sunday 28th fine went to church in morning heard Dr Henderson on Mr H Leadley came out to dinner - went to SS Monday 29th fine went to see Mr Darby about Knowle's place offered 6000 for it to pay 1/3 down bal on Mortgage at 5%. Tuesday 30th fine heavy rain last night hoed turnips in morning went to town in afternoon bgt hardware 45 Dry Goods Tuesday 31st pulling weeds {C} & scuffling turnips Thursday 1st Aug 1895 put cows in put through the day that are preparing for the show went to town in morning bgt dress for Mary $6.95¢ shoes 1.30 Hardware 50 deposited $2 for Charlie $2 for Henry & $3 for Mina Friday 2nd Aug 1895 putting dip on cattle in morning & hauling up muck for bedding and Hauled load of Green feed in afternoon. Saturday 3rd fine plowed where green feed was in morning and boys cutting wood, went to town in afternoon bgt Flax 33" 75¢ np paid Thorp's account $1.20 shoe mended 10¢ Sunday 4th fine Mina, C & I went to Church Took Sacrament. Dr Henderson preached. Monday 5th fine Choring all day getting barn & grainery ready for harvest and fixing things up in general �Tuesday 6th Dull Took Mrs Knowles to town rape seed 13¢ Groceries 25¢ dry goods 25¢ Took a look around Sa{illegible} Wensday Farm Wensday 7th Dull M Baley started to cut Sowed rape, boys were scuffling & hoeing turnips Thursday 8th fine Mr Baley started to cut our oats today we also cut most of our peas & shocked up some oats Friday 9th Dull Went with Andrew for his Furniture and bgt basket 40¢ boys scuffling Turnips & choring stamp for Mina Saturday Aug 10th 1895 fine Finished pulling peas, also shocked most of the oats that were cut and chored a little also finished scuffling Turnips Mary paid for dress making 5.00 stamp 03. Gloves for Mina 15¢ Sunday 11th Dull Mary and I went to Church in the morning. Heard a young man preach he was very good, Mina, C & I went to S.S. in afternoon Monday 12th fine Took Mary and Andrew to the train in the morning, Mary hat and waterproof $5.00 Ticket $2.75 money she took with her bgt hardware 42¢ postage for M 6¢ postage for myself, 03, Bran 80¢ Tuesday 13th fine Baleys finished cutting all but about 3/4 of an acre of our oats, this morning we finished shocking it up and hauled in the peas, 4 loads �Wensday 14th fine Finished peas & hauled two loads of oats, went to town bgt Groceries, 50¢ got 100" of flour to be returned again sent a P.O. order to J & J Hill being entry fees for our cattle, 5¢ for order envelopes August 1895 Thursday 15th fine Hauled in four loads of oats, and did the chores Friday 16th fine went to town this morning to see M Sandilands about the farm he is going to do what he can in my case hauled four loads of oats Saturday 17th shower & storm in evening Hauled three loads of oats 2 siberian, 1 banner went to town in evening bgt meat had all shocks & some fences to set up after storm Sunday 18th cool Mina & I went to church heard the Pastor of Centinary Church Hamilton preach, it was very good, M. C & I went to S.S. Monday 19th cool went to town with grist in morning 12 1/2 bags, 72¢ bgt Wheat Germ, 25" 56 tea, 27¢ other Groceries 18¢ Baleys finished our cutting today Tuesday 20th Changeable Washing show cattle in morning, Hauled in two loads Joanette oats in the afternoon and fixed cattle shuts in evening �Wensday Aug 22nd fine & cool After chores were done in the morning Andrew and I went up to Jim's to see about farm I offered to let Jim have it at the four Thousand if they would throw off this year's rent, Jim did not agree to it yet. A went up to see Th him in afternoon had a letter from Mary. She is improving in health Thursday 23rd Andrew & I went to see about the Sanlan farm as Jim has decided to take this farm and I have sent a proposal to Sanlan about the farm, and saw Mr McTaggart about the place, Chored in afternoon Friday 24th fine Finished hauling our oats, except the swamp patch went to town in afternoon bgt C oil 70. Molasses 38¢ basket for Mina 25¢ stamp 06 06 washers 05 np Saturday 25th went to meet Mary in the in the morning, she arrived all safe, saw, Dr Herod about Mr Sanlan he is coming up on Monday, boys choring all day Sunday 25th Aug 1895 fine warm Mina & Charlie went to Church in the morning we all went to SS had a good lesson Monday 26th fine Mary & Andrew & I went to C Town to see about buying the Sanlan Farm we came to an agreement and I signed it and paid down $100.00, we had dinner at Hotel, 75 horse. 10. selery, 15, watch fixed 25 Tue Tuesday 27th fine sent man to Dawson's Thrashing, Andrew & I took a look around the Farm Then went into town, bgt Groceries $1.25, stamps & P.C's 10 bananas 10¢ �Wensday 28th fine Took two loads of hay to town, 1st $14.20 2nd $20.40 Fees 30¢ meat $1.40 pd 1.00 Jim and Andrew came down to look around barn and stables, they have decided for us to burn the woo green standing wood Thursday 29th fine Thrashing today. had. 11 men besides thrashers and myself 2 from Shortreed 1 Dawson 1 Slater 1 Russel Aug 1895 Thursday 29th Contd fine 1 McWilliams & Tram 1 Aitcheson 1 Baley & Tram, hired three Dawsons Barker's J at 1.00 boys at 75 each = 2.50 paid S Aitcheson $5.00 bal due $2.00 we have a very good yield of grain I think about, 900 bu of oats and 60 bu of peas 20 loads of oats and 4 loads peas Friday 30th fine went to town in morning sold a load of hay delivered it in afternoon & sold another today's @ 14.75 Tomorrow's 15.00 Saturday 31st fine & cool Took a load of hay to J.M. Bond in morning 2800 lbs @ $15.00 per ton = 21.00 also recd pay for yesterdays load took a load to Borsh in afternoon 2460 at $14.25 per T. = 17.00 Sunday 1st Sept Mary and I went to church Mina. C. & I went to S.S. Monday 2nd fine chored most of the day went to town bgt rope 45¢ �Tuesday 3rd fine Hauled two loads of hay to town, $21.24 & 19.90 Wensday Monday 4th Took Two loads of hay to R Stewart $18.98¢ $22.34 Groceries .44. Tomatoes 40, stamps 9¢ Thursday 5th SEPT 1895 went to town in the morning Got hay pressed 1.00 recd $22.34 for a load of hay bgt molasses and jar 63. feed boxes $2.80 np got Sallows to trim Bulls feet $2.00 np saw Mr. Saunders and found that title is all right but we have to get a quit claim deed from Dominion bank, on account of their mortgage, I have to call and see them in Toronto Friday 6th fine Took stock to Station and started for Toronto exhibition where we arrived about dark in evening paid for car 9.00 to receive $1 rebate & Whitlaw the same. Saturday 7th fine Fixed up stock Stewart came with his from the N.W. also three head from Sarnia Sunday 8th Spend a quiet day not much tour on the grounds went to service in afternoon Monday 9th fine Washing cattle and preparing generally for the show ring Tuesday 10th fine Preparing for the ring but were put off until tomorrow �Wensday 11th Sept 1895 Our cattle were judged today we recd 1st & medal for bull 1st for bull calf, 1st & 3rd for cow 1st for 3 year old cow 2nd for heifer calf and 1st for herd in all $133.00 saw a number of old friends Mr Blight, T. Walker, H McDougall, Jas McDougall Mrs Dulson. Thursday 12th fine Keeping stock in fair shape and looking around the grounds, Tom came Tonight Telegram Friday 13th fine Jennie, John & Bessie stayed with us all night, I have taken a cold, we shipped for Montreal tonight Saturday 14th cold our car fare to Montreal is $37.13 & we are to receive $4.13 if we are under 22500 lbs of a load I pay half stewart half $18.57 Travelling all day through poor looking country Sunday 15th fine & warm arrived at Mile End about 9 AM and got to grounds about noon things are not very inviting Monday 16 T & I washed the cattle and prepared generally for show ring. Tuesday 17th fine Tuesday we prepared for showing in morning were took into ring about 2 P.M. & repeated Toronto victories also 1st on heifer calf Wensday 18th fine spent the day in taking care of Cattle and looking around Grounds ect went to the Doctor got some medicine cost 1.00 �Thursday 19th fine choring generally and tact taking as good care of myself as I could bed or Friday 20th warm work was about same as yesterday we are held longer than usual bed for 4 nights & 1 meal $1.25 Saturday 21st very warm 1/2 car to Ottawa $5.50 We put stock on the train about noon and they stayed there till dark, we have been rather badly used at Montreal Sunday 22nd hot We arrived in Ottawa about noon got stock settled on the grounds and hunted a boarding place went to service in evening Monday 23rd warm We washed stock & got ready to show tomorrow Tuesday 24th fine we were preparing to show but were not called out Wensday 25th fine we were called out today about 3 P.M. and had some changes made, Mys'e 1st & Diploma Kyma 2 II Bull calf took Diploma Thursday 26th fine chored and looked around a little went to parliament building went into Tower it was a Grand sight �Friday 27th fine Chored & prepared to leave in evening which we did about 5 P.M. got loaded about dark Saturday 28th cool Spent the day on the road to home it was quite pleasant but we are now quite tired of Train and show Sunday 29th cool Arrived home th ten oclock today feeling quite tough Monday 30th cool went to Town with Tom in morning took a look over the new farm, got our Truck at the station and shipped Tom's calf to Mt Forest paid Tom $12.00 paid Mr Scroggin $9.00 5 that I borowed & 4 that Mary got in goods ect while I was away bgt, Grapes ect 42¢ paid Rudd, for feed pans $2.80 paid Lawrence, Goetz $1.00 Tuesday Oct 1st 95 I was sick all day, & stayed in bed, Lawrence Goetz finished plowing at new farm and I paid him 5.65 he recd 60¢ from Mary before Wensday Oct 2nd 1895 fine Andrew Mary and I went to town to settle about the farm we could not make a final settlement as the deed had not come back from Quebec so at present have to wait paid Mrs Johnston for Lawrence's board $2.25 bal to pay yet $2.25 received the Registered pedigre of Hether Belle from Dawes & Co Lachine Thursday 3rd fine Choring in morning putting lambs on rape fixing fence fixing calf to prevent sucking cutting corn in afternoon �Friday 4th fine went to town with grist paid for 100" of flour I got before & got, 63" of flour & 93" of bran & shorts, paid Sallows for paring Bulls feet $2.00, paid Wakefields bill 4.00 Extra meat stamp for Mina, 03, saw Saunders about deed but it has not come yet recd agreement & copy of mortgage had Mr Neish helping this afternoon 40¢ Saturday 5th fine Had three McRae boys helping to pick potatoes have to pay them, 65¢ Henry Leadley was here also, we got on fairly well paid Henry $1.00 Sunday 6th fine Mary. C. & I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach Mina. C. & I went to SS Monday 7th Dull & damp went to town in morning to see about help to take up potatoes, got Henry & Willie Sadrocendke @ 30¢ each per day on fine days. nothing on west sent $5.00 To Harvey Illinois to register two calves Bowman's no 1 and Bonnie Lad {illegible crossed out} express 05. stamps 08 bgt Shoes for Mina and C $2.45 postage for Mina 05, socks for C 70. Books for C 15, for Mina 1.00 Mina's Hat dress and jacket $10.20 Laggings for Charlie 50 paid Mina's fees for Sept Tuesday 8th Oct cold Taking up potatoes all day had McRae's boys helping 65 np Wensday 9th cold working at potatoes all day had McCrae boys Thursday 10th fine we finished potatoes except harowing had boys all day �Friday 11th wet picked potatoes a while in morning and then chored rest of the day had, 1 man from Baley's and and Lawrence Goetz at Russel's thrashing 1/2 day Lawrence chored the rest of day Saturday Oct 12th 95 Dull & damp went to mill with grist 11 bags then went for colt to Mr Kerbys. paid for chopping Then went to town sent 6.00 to Dawes & co. Lachine for reg heifer Heather Belle, paid $6.50 to Peter Anderson for Mr J Kerby for colt pasture paid for Lime 5¢ stamp & order 08, bgt shere for plow 40¢ paid R Shortreed for Show Ticket came home and chored in evening Sunday 13th fine Mary Charlie and I went to Church heard Rev Crossly preach on Abraham's faith Mina C & I went to S.S. Mary Mina & I went to church in evening heard Crossly and Hunter preach their farewell Exhortations Monday 14 fine * Had L Goetz and McRae boys helping, Kyma 3 calved today bull C Tuesday 15th fine Finished taking up mangels carrots and potatoes have about 300 bags of potatoes, 11 loads mangels 4 loads carrots, had L, G and Mcrae boys went to Town Executed the mortgage and bgt Gro 98. W Soda 25, recd 2.00 from Exhibition sent $1.00 to Canada Life Assurance Co. Hamilton to ap {written in left margin} To apply on Principal of Bowfront Mortgage Wensday Oct 16th 1895 Lawrence Goetz and I plowing down on new farm Thursday 17th cool Lawrence & I plowing all day. Baley's sent a hand to Shortreeds thrashing for me Russel is to go tomorrow paid McRae boys $5.00 they have to return 80¢ �Friday 18th fine Lawrence and I plowing he all day and I until 3.45 P.M. then I went to town bgt meat. 30¢ Flour 50" to be returned saw McLean's boy and he says I am to come in to see about the farm busines recd registered cetificates of pedigree of Bowmans No 1 and Bonnie lad, Also recd receipt from Canada life Assurance Co of $100 paid on principal of Bowfront mortgage Saturday 19th Dull first Snow Lawrence plowing all day and I in afternoon boys hoeing out blue weed I went to town in morning to see about deed but it has not come yet. Sent word about insurance that we would only insure for 1500 with the mortgagee drew $10.00 out of bank paid Johnston $2.25 for board, paid Lawrence $1.00 bgt apples 75¢ Sunday 20th Oct 1895 Dull Stormy Mina and I went to Church heard Dr Henderson preach a sermon on giving, it was very good. M. C. & I went to S.S. Monday 21st Dull Lawrence and I plowing all day at new farm Tuesday 22nd fine Taking up Turnips all day had Lawrence and Fred McRae Wensday 23 fine Andrew and I went to town to see about farm, deed could not finish up the business until more word was received from Toronto Lawrence was here all at Baleys thrashing in morning and pulling turnips in afternoon I bgt sickle 35¢ Groceries 63¢ sold eggs 75 bal to our credit 18¢ Fred McRae was here all day Thursday 24th fine Lawrence & I pulling turnips all day Fred McRae picking �Friday 25th fine Lawrence and I pulling turnips all day Mary Mina Charlie Henry Leadley & I all went to tea meeting, I paid for all 75¢ 15¢ for Mina Saturday 26th fine Taking up turnips had Lawrence H Leadley & McRae boys went to town in morning Paid Lawrence $5.00 October Sunday 27th Dull & wet Mary and Charlie went to Church in morning Mina C & I went to SS in afternoon, had a good school Monday 28th Stormy Andrew and I went to town saw Saunders about Lease Agreement, also asked the advice of Mr Lamprey and K McLean, and th by their advice we signed the agreement paid, McLean $1913.24 for Blake Lash & Cassils Toronto Also paid Saunders $5.00 that I agreed to if he did the business for me, paid for Abstract 80¢ reg deed $1.55 reg Final order of foreclosure 50¢ left the order foreclosure and deed to be registered, Came home & laid up turnips pit and did the chores. Jim came this evening and offers to give us $75.00 for to leave the place after the fat Stock Show we got the chaff, half the wood, he gets what straw is left and the hay fork arrangements Tuesday 29th Dull Lawrence and I covering and fencing pit Lawrence here 3/4 day paid Minas fees for October, Stationary for Mina 15¢ Wensday 30th fine took 595 lbs wheat to Mill recd 400" flour 175" feed paid for chopping seven bags & making flour of the 595 of wheat into flour $1.35 sold lamb skin, 80 paid fee for cattle breeders Association 1.00 bgt a horned dorset ewe lamb $5.25 �Thursday 31st Dull Lawrence and I plowing all day, finished the sixteen acre field and also patch beside roots Friday 1st Nov 1895 Lawrence and I plowing all day finished patch between house and creek and started behind bush, I went to town in evening made application for insurance, and received Intrim receipt, for $1200.00 in the London Mutual, 1000 on house and 200 on barn, starts today and ends Nov 1st 98 Saturday 2nd fine Went to town in the morning sold eggs, 15 3/4 doz @ 15 = $2.37 bgt groceries $2.28¢ got Blacksmithing done 30¢ np recd a letter from home Lawrence was plowing all day & I about two hours Sunday Nov 3rd 1895 fine Mina and I went to church in the morning heard Dr Henderson preach we had a very good class and stayed for sacrament Herbert Leadley came out with me to take charge of the S.S. we had a good school, I took him home after tea had quite a nice chat Monday 4th fine Lawrence and I plowing all day, I had rather a hard time of it among the stumps and so had the horses Tuesday 5th {ink colour changes} fine Lawrence and I plowing Wensday 6th fine We finished new land and started at the patch near west end road behind house, got shere sharped 10 np Thursday 7th fine Lawrence and I plowing all day, he leaves tonight as I think I can finish tomorrow �Friday 8th Dull I plowed the bal of stubble land we have turnip land to do yet Saturday 9th Nov 1895 Went to town in morning had made application for $1500 insurance in the Manchester Co of England, sent intrim receipt to Blake, Lash & Cassils Toronto, made payable to Robert Hamilton Quebec, Premium $12.50 np policy $1.00, bgt shoes $1.35 paid Barker's boys, $4.65 bgt umbrella, 1.00 sold eggs to sold eggs $1.30 shoe polish 10 got horse shod 20¢ stamps for Mina 06 for self 9¢ went up to Jim's to see about settling with Johnston about leaving he agrees to pay half of the extra Sunday 10th Dull Mary, C. & I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach Mina C & I went to SS Monday 11th fair Took a grist to Mill 12 bags then went down to other place to plow got took ashes to put around trees, gave C McDougall two loads gravel to fix stable. went to mill in evening for grist chopping 60. vinegar & C oil $1.20 paid 80¢ owe 1.00 Tuesday Nov 12th 1895 fair I was plowing all day on Turnip ground Arranged with Johnston tonight for to take posession on the 16th of December I pay the rent after that time, Jas Simpson was here tonight and agrees to the arrangements, he pays me $75 $86.45¢ I Wensday 13th fair I hauled manure from stable door in morning and after frost was out started to plow, for the rest of the day Thursday 14th fair I plowed all day on Turnip ground Mr Johnston signed agreement with regard to giving up poasession �Friday 15th fair went to town in morning got Tory shod 70¢ pd for last job 30 tried to sell straw, finished the plowing on new farm. Saturday 16th fine Took Charlie down to new place & started him to work then went to town got blacksmithing done 10¢ went to market saw Mr Reinhardt and took him to see the Model farm stables paid for lamb $5.25 Sat 16th Nov 1895 got whip fixed 04 apples 35¢ nails 88¢ paid smith's bill 33¢ stamps for Mrs German 05 Sunday 17th fair Mina & I went to Church heard stranger preach exhorting us to be steadfast like the cedar tree, and useful like the olive tree it was very good Monday 18th fair Hauling earth out of stable on new place, had Isac Dyson helping me 75¢ Tuesday 19th fair Isac was hauling out earth all day and I cut some logs for, posts and door frames and some lumber cutting costs $1.30¢, had Dyson and Rheinhart Wensday 20th got posts in morning from Geo North he paid for cow to bull went took posts to stewarts planing Mill, to be turned, sold turkeys, sold lamb skin 85¢ Had Dyson and Reinhart Thursday 21st cold Chored at home until ten o'clock went to town, got pair of Jacks for raising sil of barn and ordered some flooring lumber to make doors Jack to be 25¢ worked a little but did not accomplish much �Friday Nov 22nd 1895 Went down to new place in morning gave I Dyson some work and then went to town got line fixed 05 np went to Stewarts got posts, Turning costs $1.05 sawing groove 30¢ lumber for doors $1.40 Stick 3x10 16 ft long, 60 got 15 bush lime @ 15¢ = $2.25 Father came today had I Dyson all day 75¢ Saturday 23rd Dull with sleet Father Isac Dyson 75 & I were working at the other place all day I went to town about ten A.M. sold eggs 13 16/12 doz @ 15 = 2.07 bgt groceries 1.27 paid bill 30¢ 57¢ placed to our Cr at Scroggies bgt line 15¢ Sunday 24th fine Mary Father and I went to church Heard Rev Courtis Ed of C Guardian on be not weary in well doing for in due season Ye shall reap if Ye faint not. it was real good. Monday 25th wet Took 10 bags of chop to mill, skinned dead sheep our best shearling for fat stock show, died, by being kept away from grain for a day or two and then taking a full feed. I, Dyson and Father working all day Nov 1895 Tuesday 267th windy working at new place all day, also Father and I Dyson sold 20 roller from 5 to 6 in thick to John Young for 2.75 took them int tonight Wensday 28th fine & cool went to new place in morning hauled up stones and staked out yard, Had Father I Dyson 75 H Thatcher $1.30 J Barber bgt two loads of gravel �Thursday 29th very fine Had Father and Thatcher 1.50 building I Dyson 75 tending them and S Slater 40 digging post holes bought thirty fence posts 2.40/8¢ he had no change " {bought} 3 bush lime .45/15 Friday 30 Dull Went down to new place in the morning, then went to Town got ordered sash 3 @ 99/33 2 @ 25.50 piece of lumber 15¢ exchan borrowed 5 plank 115 ft/11 1/2 in at 14 per M 4 boards, 14 in @ $12 per M pine got 3 barrels cement @ 8.55/2.85 7" nails, 25 np had Reinhardt 1.00 S. Slater 35 & I Dyson 75 Saturday 31st cold Father, W Reinhardt 1.00 I Dyson 75 and I were working at new place all day, sent with Mr Johnston for Hardware at Morris sash at stewarts that I ordered yesterday Sunday Dec 1st 1895 Mary Father and Charlie went to church Mina. C & I went to S.S. Monday 2nd Stormy We worked at stables on new place, had Reinhardt 75 I Dyson 75 S. Slater 35 got four barrels of cement from paving Co 11.40/2.85 Tuesday 3rd fair & cold S Slater, I Dyson 75 and I worked at new place. I went to Town after dinner recd forty Dollars from Mr German paid Insurance $21.50 paid for lime, 2.70 bgt lumber 25 recd 2.50 from J. Young for rollers paid I Dyson 5.00 paid Mr Russel $1.13 Stamp 03 paid for Fred McRae's medal 35¢ WenThursday 5th fair working at new place all day I Dyson 75 S. Slater Father & I have S Slater for $8 per month for 1 month got two barrels of cement 5.70/2.85 paid H Thatcher $2.25 �Wensday 4th working at new place all day. Father I Dyson 75 S Slater & I Friday Dec 6th 1895 Father Sam and I were down at new place all day, cut and hauled to Mill 9 pine and one elm log Saturday 7th Dull I Dyson 50 Sam Father and I at new place putting in stack hauled in about 12 loads Sold 75" Turkeys @ 6.00/8 eggs 9 doz 144/16 recd due bill for them bgt gro $1.82 stamps for Mina 13 Sunday 8th cold & clear Father Mina and I went to church heard Dr Henderson preach on Training Children we had quite a good class C. M. & I went to S.S. Monday 9th fine Father I Dyson 75 & S Slater worked at new place, finished the cement pavement, have used nine barrels of cement @ 2.85 $25.65, I took five bags of chop to mill, 25. also paid $1.50 that I owed Mr McRae for chopping Tuesday 10th Dec Took the stock to the show gave Mr Miller a capon for dressing the chickens paid entry fees $11.75 Went to Mr Pearsons for tea 15 Wensday 11th Dec 1895 We attended the stock at show, had P Angus cattle and poultry judged, we got 6 prizes in pultry and two in P. Angus cattle amounting to $40.00 we have finished Mil our part of the milk test for dairy prize, was at pearsons for all my meals today Sam and Fh Father worked at new place Thursday 12th cold Thu show was finished today we were successful in dairy competition with Rose, she got first prize and Mr Pearce's prize of silver ware, value $15.00 received $40.00 paid for board $1.20 �sold milk 20¢ got five members for Cattle breeders Association G & A Rice, Jas Trask Wm Stewart Jun. D & O Sorby Wm Rivers, paid Dyson 5.00 sold 3 lambs 2 sheep for $30 Friday 13th fine Working at stable all day Mr Reinhart was here $1.00 Sold poultry yesterday for $15.00 paid Johnston for rye & buck wheat $7.34, for board 4.90 bgt hardware 48¢ lumber 30 Dec 1895 Saturday 14th fine working at new place all day, Reinhart was here and finished, paid Dyson in full $3.50 paid Reinhart 7.00 recd a note from Mr Johnston and Mr McDougall for $52.50 to be and I gave them an agreement saying that I would pay the rent on 1st of March to Mr Hamilton bought hardware today $4.25 np Sunday 15th fine All but I went to church Mina C & I went to SS Monday 16th fine We started to move today took down kitchen furniture and part of the other C Baley took a load of Turnips an Tuesday 17th fine moving all day weather is very mild now sleighing is going very fast Wensday 18th got horses shod in morning paid for same $1.00 and 90¢ np we went for a load of moving in afternoon Sam took a load of straw to Sleemans �Thursday 19th Dec 1895 soft Sam took 10 bags of oats to Mill to chop 55¢ bgt Bran 60¢ bgt bags $1.25 I took a load of straw to Keleher and hauled a load of manure from Sleeman's I am to get 8 loads of manure from each place for the straw we went to old place for a load in afternoon Friday 20th Dull Sam & I hauled eight loads of manure 7 from Sleemans and one from Keleher we spread it on the field near Hales Saturday 21st Dull hauled a load with each team in morning of oats and chaff, chored in afternoon it was quite wet, paid Mr Baley 12.25 Sunday 22nd fine Mary, Father and I went to church heard Rev Austin of St Thoms preach, Mina C & I went to S.S. Monday 23 Dull Sam C & I went for a load of roots and a load of grain and chaff Sam went to Baleys to thrash but the rain stopped them we chored in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect Tuesday Dec 24th 1895 we chored all day as roads were not fit to go for a load Wensday 25th fair we chored a while in morning Sam went home. Father and I went to church, I bgt hardware 95¢ chored around barn in afternoon Thursday 26th �went to school meeting in morning audited the books and found them correct then came home and went to Mr Wm Whitlaw's funeral in afternoon, went down town bgt hardware $1.25 np apples 20¢ np Father and Sam & Charlie were cleaning up cellars ect. Friday 27th fine Sam was hauling gravel into the hen house and Father leveling, Charlie & I went up to old place for a load of chaff and oats, After dinner I took a load of straw to D Keleher to exchange for eight loads of Manure, I get 6.00 for each load of straw and pay 75¢ for each load of Manure, Sam Father and I went up for a load of Turnips chaf & oats December 1895 Saturday 28th fine Sam took 16 bags of chop to mill np 80¢ Father and Charlie took the other team and went for chaff and oats, I went to town paid G.B. Hood for insurance $3.90 pd W. McRae 50¢ for Bible Society paid W.B. Swayze $13.00 for plow, recd $10 from H Wade for prize money for Dairy cow paid S Slater $6.00 on a month wages bal due him $2.40 sold eggs $1.45 recd the silver water pitcher from J. S. pearce paid for engraving 35¢ Took Heather Belle to Lord Aberdeen 2nd at O.A.C. Sunday 29th fine Father Mina and Charlie went to church, Mina C & I went to S.S. Mr Bollert addressed the school & ait it was very good Monday 30th Father and Charlie went for a load of Turnips and I went for some lumber 38, 2 X 4, 4. 3 X 4 = 352 ft @ 3.40/10.50 per M bgt two pair hinges 60¢ nails 52¢ bolts, 26 $1.40 np W Tuck was here all day 1.00 sent for 40" nails in afternoon $1.00 " $1.20 Tuesday 1st stormy Henry, Charlie & I went for two four loads of roots W Tuck here half a day �Wensday Jan 1st 1896 fine both teams hauling grain in morning and 1 in afternoon I was getting lumber ready Took Kyma Thursday Tweedhill to OAC Bull Lord Aberdeen 2nd Thursday 2nd fine Two teams hauling grain in morning and one in afternoon We finished hauling grain today I worked around yard postage for Mina and C 9¢ Friday 3rd cold We worked at yard all day Mr Tuck here all day $1.00 since ten oclock, S Slater came for bal of his wages 2.00 Saturday 4th cold We worked at yard all day. Mr Tuck was here 1.00 went to Town in evening sold butter $1.36 paid Dr Savages bill $6.50 Sunday 5th cold Father Mary and I went to church heard Dr Henderson on preach a New Year sermon Mina & I went to S.S. Monday 6th cold Went to town in morning got harness fixed 25¢ sold sheep skins $1.90 bgt Flour horses shod polled my vote a plumper for Hales and the old Reeve and Deputy exchanged gobblers with Crosby Implements & Live Stock 1895 Apr 20 1898 Horses $/cents $/cents Douglas 100.00 �Tory 75.00 Nell 40.00 Prince 75.00 Maud 25.00 315.00 315.00 Cattle Kyma 125.00 Kyma 3rd 125.00 Mysie 80.00 Kyma of L 115.00 Belle 60.00 no 1 60.00 no 2 25.00 Lor Aberdeen 3rd 100.00 Bonnie Lad 75.00 750.00 750.00 �Grades & Durhams Nettie 55.00 Rose 50.00 Dina 40.00 Dick 30.00 Lady 15.00 Trixie 15.00 208.00 208.00 Sheep B Ewes 50.00 Shearling Ewe 7.00 " wether 7.00 Lambs 17.50 81.50 81.00 Poultry Turkeys 20.00 20.00 �1,374.00 Total Live Stock & Imp 1,684.73 135.00 " " & cash 1,819.23 " " " 150.00 & paid on mortgage 1,969.73 420.50 2,392.73 Implements Wagon 38.00 Buggy 35.00 Democrat 2.00 Barrow 1.00 Cultivator 25.00 Rake 7.00 �Cutter 5.00 Plows 8.00 Harrows 8.00 Mower 15.00 P Harvester 7.00 Forks 3.00 Shovels 2.00 bags 4.00 scuffler 2.00 rack 1.50 Trough 1.00 C box 2.00 Sundries 8.50 sulper 10.00 Hay 58.46 Oats 20.00 �Wheat 25.00 peas 17.27 310.73 Cash on hand 135.00. paid on Bowfront Mortgage 150.00 Total L.S. Imp cash on hand and paid on mortgage and Household Furniture = $2,330.23 Total for 1st June 1895 $60 send for heifer this fal Horses 200.00 100.00 60.00 40.00 50.00 $450.00 $450.00 �Cattle 125.00 125.00 80.00 125.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 K To heifer 75.00 H. Bloom 75.00 4 yearlings 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 50.00 heifer calves �50.00 50.00 Bull calves 50.00 50.00 150.00 Bull 70.00 Steer 85.00 Heifer 40.00 grades Cows 40.00 8.00 " calves 5.00 N 28.00 1,828.00 $1,828.00 �Stock Apr 1898 bgt forward Sheep $2,278.00 Ram 20.00 old ewe 10.00 3 young ewes 45.00 134 shear 45.00 2 sherlings 20.00 4 grades 40.00 4 lambs 30.00 2 rams 10.00 $185.00 $185.00 wagons 60.00 hens 10.50 Turkeys 5.00 15.00 wagagons 60.00 �Buggy 20.00 Barrow 1.25 Cultivator 19.00 Rake 7.00 Cutter 5.00 Plows 8.00 9 plow 16.00 Harrows 6.00 mower 10.00 P. Harvester 6.00 Forks 3.00 Shovels 1.00 bags 3.50 scuffler 5.00 racks 3.00 C box 2.00 �seed drill 25.00 Binder 15.00 roller 15.00 $225.75 $225.75 bgt forward 2,688.75 weeder 99.00 sleigh 14.00 pulper 8.00 chisels & saws 5.00 augers & bits 1.00 fanning mill 9.00 Sundries 8.95 Harness 26.00 sundries ect 6.05 pea chop 6.00 Oat " 3.25 �Bran 1.20 Hen feed 3.00 Mangels 1.50 feed oats 7.80 Mandesuri Barley 5 bush 3.00 Rye 36.65 wheat 52.00 peas 96.25 potatoes 132.50 430.65 430.65 Furniture 386.55 386.55 Wood 30.00 30.00 3,535.95 Amount W. Owes us 2,676.42 Improvement on farm 1,000.00 �money Invested in Farm 2,000.00 Interest from W 133.83 Mr Germans account 77.50 J. Batty 73.16 5,960.91 5,960.91 9,496.86 622.39 8,874.47 notes on accounts we owe 422.39 Intrest due June 1st 200.00 622.39 $/cents $/cents $/cents 583.75 620.85 555.10 �House Furnishings 1891 & 1892 & 1893 1891 $/cents 555.10 Stoves 20.00 18.01 Organ 75.00 60.00 Music 8.00 8.00 Sewing Machine 28.00 28.00 Tables 5.00 5.00 Music Table 1.50 1.50 Sofa 7.00 6.50 4 chairs 8.00 7.00 6 chairs 3.00 2.50 4 chairs .50 .40 What-not 4.00 3.00 Bedroom Suite 17.00 16.00 Bedroom Suite 14.00 13.00 �Bed-stead .50 .40 Lamps 2.00 2.00 Chamber-sets 2.00 2.00 Books 8.00 8.00 Lounges 1.00 .50 clock 10.00 9.00 Pictures 12.00 12.00 Trunk 2.00 .40 Cupboards 2.00 2.00 Small stands 1.00 1.00 Curtains 14.00 10.00 Dishes 10.00 10.00 Small things in kitchen 1.00 .90 Preserve jars 1.00 .75 Milk pans 1.50 1.25 Jewelry 45.00 45.00 �Cream-crock .75 .50 Silver-ware 25.00 25.00 Table-cloths 4.00 4.00 small articles 5.00 4.00 Violin 4.00 2.00 5.00 B & S Carpet 73 yds 22.00 22.00 Ca Mats 8.00 7.00 8.00 Robe Beds 30.00 29.00 .50 Bed-clothes 13.00 10.00 3.00 Towels 3.00 2.00 Other clothes 165.00 150.00 Total $583.75 �An increase of $37.10 over 1891 {written vertically} 1892 1894 4 0 2 . 6 8 Stoves 20.00 15.00 Organ 75.00 70.00 Music 8.00 8.00 Sewing- machine 28.00 25.00 Tables 5.00 4.00 Music-table 1.50 1.00 Sofa 7.00 6.50 4 chairs 8.00 7.00 6 chairs 3.00 2.50 4 chairs .50 .50 What-not 4.00 3.00 �Bedroom-suite 17.00 15.00 " " 14.00 12.00 Bed-stead .50 .50 Lamps 2.00 1.00 Chamber-sets 2.00 1.50 Books 8.00 8.00 Lounges 1.00 1.00 Clock 10.00 9.00 Pictures 12.00 12.00 Trunk 2.00 .50 Cupboards 2.00 2.00 Small stands 1.00 1.00 Curtains 14.00 12.00 Dishes 10.00 9.00 small things in kitchen 2.50 1.50 �Preserve jars 1.00 1.00 Milk pans 1.50 2.50 Jewelry 45.00 40.00 Cream-crock .75 .50 Silverware 25.00 20.00 Table-clothes 4.50 3.50 small articles 5.00 5.00 Violin 4.00 2.00 Carpet 73 yds 22.00 20.00 Carpet-Balls 2.00 2.00 Mats 8.00 7.00 Boots & Shoes 10.00 10.00 Beds 30.00 30.00 Bed-clothes 12.00 10.00 Towels 4.00 2.00 �Robe 9.00 8.00 Other clothes 175.00 150.00 clothes wringer 3.50 3.50 Basket .60 .60 $620.85 $402.60 566.10 $402.60 April 20 1898 $386.55¢ Value Furniture 1899 Value Furniture 20.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 8.00 8.00 4.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 .75 .75 6.50 4.00 3.00 �6.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 2.40 1.80 .40 .40 .40 3.00 2.00 3.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 6.00 .50 .50 .50 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 2.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 1.00 .75 1.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 12.00 10.00 12.00 .50 .25 .50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 �10.00 6.00 1.00 9.00 8.00 8.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 .50 1.00 2.00 1.50 4.00 40.00 60.00 2.00 .50 40.00 20.00 30.00 .50 3.50 2.00 25.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 20.00 18.00 2.00 3.00 7.00 6.00 21.00 5.00 20.00 30.00 �8.00 8.00 1.00 1.50 7.00 6.00 61.00 40.00 3.00 2.00 .60 .25 420.50 1.00 .50 3.00 April 1900 Value Furniture 247.20 Stove 40.00 Robe 20.00 R.R. chain 2.00 $329.73 34.28 �Live Stock Mch 18th 1891 Maud 150 Bes 90 Frank 75 Bolts 100 Bessey 60 " 2nd 40 " 3rd 35 " 4th 50 Kyma 75 Hens 3.00 $678.00 {following table written vertically} Church Pew Rent $7.80 Missionary collection 1.00 Bible Society .50 �Repairs to church fence .87 Collection to poor .25 Bible Society .50 Superannuation Fund 1.00 Educational " 1.00 Hospital .10 charitable purpose .30 " " .30 2.04 Wagon 42.00 Barrow 4.00 Plow 7.00 Cutter 10.00 Horse-rake 4.00 Harrows 2.50 Mower 2.50 �Forks 1.50 Bags 2.50 Shovels etc. 3.50 Harness 15.00 Halters 1.50 Oats 60 Bush 30.00 " 40 " 20.00 Pease 13 " 9.75 Potatoes 12 bags 12.00 Apples 1.00 Hay 15.00 Cash 15.00 213.75 683.00 $896.75 Lumber 100.00 �1850.00 {following table/text written vertically} $57.18 due to charitable purposes 57.18 collection for poor .25 " " evangelist .10 " " anniversary .25 " " poor .10 Mr German's bell 7.90 1892 Maud 150.00 Bess 125.00 Frank 90.00 Colts 150.00 Bessie 40.00 " 2nd 35.00 " 3rd 40.00 " 4th 50.00 �Kyma 75.00 Vick 10.00 D of W 50.00 Black Prince 50.00 Hens 50.00 Turkeys 4.50 Waggon 42.00 Barrow 3.00 Plow 7.00 Cutter 5.00 Horse-rake 3.75 Harrows 3.50 Mower 18.00 Forks 3.00 Bags 5.00 Shovels etc. 3.50 �Harness 25.00 Halters 2.75 Sleigh 20.00 Buggy 55.00 Hay-forks 35.00 Oats 300 99.00 Pease 70 44.10 Wheat 4.72 Barley 9 & 50 4.50 Corn 2.00 6 acs Fall Wheat 50.00 Beans .50 Meal 9.00 Hay 156.00 Straw 40.00 Carrots 12.00 �Turnips 5.00 Potatoes 11.75 Salt .75 Coal-oil 1.75 Flour & Oat 4.20 Wages 16.00 Cash 19.93 Cash on hand 130.00 1,722.00 245.00 1,476.50 896.75 Increase on farm etc. $579.75 Increase on household 37.10 Total $616.85 J's wages 25.00 �$591.85 Straw 1891 20.00 571.85 Given for charitable purposes Given for charitable purposes $ / ¢ Church Pew Rent up to May 1892 7.80 Missionary Collection 1.00 Bible Society .50 Repairs to Church fence .87 Collection to Poor .25 Bible Society .50 Superannuation Fund 1.00 Educational 1.00 Hospital .10 Charitable purposes 2.64 Collection for Poor .25 �" " Evangelist .10 Annversary Collection .25 Collection for Poor .10 Mr German's Bell 7.90 Pew Rent up to May 1893 9.02 Superannuation Fund 1.00 Bible Society .50 Charitable Purposes .75 Hospital Lamb .76 Collection for S School .10 pew rent up to May 1894 7.25 Educational Fund 1.00 Women's Missionary col .50 37.34 Other Charitable Contributions 8.21 45.55 �Our Increas since 1892 is $1,054.10 10% in $105.41 - 45.55 = $59.86 we still owe 59.86¢ to charitable purposes Balance to pay on 1894 acct. $26.40¢ " behind " 1895 " 13.20 Live Stock 1894 $ / ¢ Horses 5 300.00 Kyma 2nd 150.00 " " 100.00 Mysie 100.00 Lady 62.50 Lord Aberdeen 62.50 " " 2nd 150.00 Kymas BC Mysies 50.00 70.00 1,045.00 1,045.00 Durhams Good Luck 40.00 �Nettie 60.00 B Calf 6.00 Nettie calf 5.50 Allie calf 6.00 Allie May 60.00 Rose & calf 6.00 Trixie 40.00 poultry 16.00 278.50 Implements Wagon 40.00 Buggy 40.00 Democrat 2.00 Barrow 1.50 Cultivator 25.00 Rake 7.00 cutter 2.00 �plows 8.00 Harrows 8.00 Mower 15.00 p harvester 8.00 Forks 3.10 Shovels 2.00 bags 4.00 sundries 8.00 scuffler 7.00 rack 1.50 Trough 1.00 C box 2.00 195.10 Pulper 10.00 Hay 56.00 straw 4.00 oats 57.00 �wheat 17.00 peas 29.00 seeds 5.00 chop 9.00 potatoes 187.00 Total L Stock & Imp ect 1,695.10 we paid on mortgage 575.00 Furniture ect 402.60 Cash on hand 219.48 2,672.70 150.00 2,522.70 Total 1894 Model Farm Bills payable 30.00 S. Blight 120.00 150.00 �Stock act Total in 1892 1,468.60 Increase for Two years 93 & 94 $1,054.10¢ Increase in 1898 above 1895 Horses 135.00 Cattle 870.00 Sheep 104.00 Implements & feed 120.65 Furniture Decrease 34.00) poultry decrease 4.50) Real estate increase {2,683.00} 2,690.00 Total Stock 1898 8.874.47 " " 1895 4,978.75 Total Increase 3,895.72 �acct paid to Church & Charity amt we are to give to Church and charity is 10% of Increase = 389.57 amt in arrears 39.60 429.17 April 22nd 1898 Amount paid since 1895 = 100.95 " we still owe 328.22 Oct 8, 1899 Amt paid 137.16 " we still owe 191.06 Oct 8 1899 Amt paid since April 22nd 1898 36.21 we still owe 292.01 39.08 $331.09 Friday 29th Apr 1898 I finished rolling fall wheat and C G Plowing & cultivating �Saturday 30th fine Mr Flick 1/2 day, I took load of potatoes to Hewer @ 70 3 2 38 1/2 bags at 70 = $26.95 I recd $10.00 on it sold six bags after diner to farmer @ 95 and recd $5.00 bal due 1.00 took an order from Jackson & Son for 20 bags E.S & 1 bag G.D. & 1 bag G.D. to Taylor. bgt hardware 50 75¢ paid for chopping 60¢ Express order ect $1.79 stamps & cards 18¢ Sunday May 1st 98 fair we all stayed at home all day. Willie got up today we read Monday some Sunday School books. Monday 2nd Dull we hauled 4 loads manure from Sleemans. bgt grains 35¢ went to Dr for medicine for Jennie got the mail got a load of potatoes ready for Jackson & Son. Tuesday 3rd fair Took load of potatoes to Jackson's 22 7/9 bags E State @ 85 = $19.36¢ 1 bag Great Divide @ $1.55 paid my account at Jacksons bgt sugar 1.00 mangel seed 25 sold potatoes to Taylor 165 & 90 = 2.55 bgt flax 10" 25 = bal due me at Taylor $2 20/23 Bills Payable Made Bills Payable Time Due May 2nd Mr McFee's note for $300. Made by Mr Simpson and Mr Darby 72 months {P} Mar 2nd 1893 Apr 16th/92 in favor of R Shortreed 12 " {P} Apr 16th 1893 July 6th/92 " " " Manue Co 3 {P} O? 1? 1892 �" " " " " Bank of Commerce 1 " {P} Aug 6th " Jan 30th/93 " " " Alfred Watson amt $25.95 10 " {P} Nov 30th 1893 Jan 29th/93 " " " Bank of Commerce $20.00 3 " {P} Sept 29th " Feb 24th/93 " " " Jas Simpson 41.00 12 " {P} Feb 24th 1894 June 27th " " " A R Simpson 125.00 6 " {P} Dec 27th 1893 Feb 16th " " " Andrew Cummings $36.30 10 " {P} Dec 16th 1894 May 11th " " " Bank of Commerce 60.00 9 " {P} Jan 11th " Oct 3/94 " " " O.A.C. 26.25 12 " {P} Oct 3 1895 Dec 7/93 " " " O.A.C. 30.00 12 " {P} Dec 7 1894 Nov 20th/94 " " " W Aitcheson 22.00 12 " {P} Nov 20 1895 Mar 24 " " " Bank of Commerce 45.00 4 " {P} July 31 1896 Apr 10 " " " Robert Hawkins 21.30 10 " {P} Feb 10 1897 May 22 " " " Bank of Commerce 4 " {P} Sept 25 1896 �70.00 June 13 " " " " " " 50 4 " {P} Oct 16 " Aug 8 " " " " " " 75 4 " {P} Dec 11 " Oct 14 " " " O.A.C. 36 np 12 " {P} Oct 14 1897 Feb 6 " " " Bank of Commerce 4 " {P} June 6 97 May 22 " " " " " " 15 days {P} " 6 May 28th " " " " " " 4 " {paid} Oct 1st " Feb 17 " " " Jacksons puslinch 10 " {paid} Dec 17th 97 Dec 2 " " " Bank of Commerce 100.00 3 " {paid} Mar 2nd 98 " 24 " " " " " " 4 " {paid} Apr 24th " Mar 2/98 " " " Robert Lindsay $18.30 Wednesday 4th May fine Took a Friday 6th I took two loads of straw to sleemans, 7.00 & hauled two loads manure home 80 Sat 7th C & I finished manuring & sowed mangels. I went to town bgt meat 1.00 bananas 10 grains account 90¢ �Bills Receivable Made Bills Receivable Time Amt Due Apr 9th by J.W. Atkinson in favor of Jas Bowman 10 mos {P} 65.10 Feb 12th/93 Dec 13th/94 Jane Ritchie " " " " " 3 m {P} 60.00 Mch 16/95 Intrest from Bowman Bros {P} 125.29 Apr 15 " Tuesday 3rd contd recd bgt seed at Hewers 70¢ np recd bgt oatmeal, 25¢ recd $229.70 from Dyment Bros 125.00 from H A Dinsmore for Mysie 125.00 recd Seven dollars & 62¢ from parties for seed potatoes yesterday Wensday 4th Dull & dry C cultivating & I took 35 bags and 20" potatoes to Thorp @ $26.25/75 recd 4.00 for potatoes & $1.62 to be shipped got horses shod 70¢ stamps 05 market fees 10¢ Inez, Jean & I worked at potatoes in afternoon paid G. B. Morris $10.43 being account in full to date Thursday 5th fair C hauling manure & I went to town with 5 lots of potatoes to ship. a grist of wheat. 8 bush 15" got 320" flour bgt 500" Bran $3.00 paid Goldies bill $4.90 paid present 1.13 got 3 bush Blue peas from Jas Hewer & ship for Bryant press this is 4 bush I have sent for them & at $3.50/75 21 bags 50¢ seeds at Hewers 50¢ �Adresses Simon Blight - Esq Care of Mr Brammer Orilla P.O. Ont Simon Blight - Esq Care of A.J. Carson Barrie P.O. Ont Thos Rowell Esq Care of W.S. Tarrish Box 74 Canandaigua New York English adress Todburn Slaley Hexham Northumberland England A.R. Simpson Esq Box 839 St. Thomas Ont Mrs Jno Mountain Boston Mills P.O. Chinguacousy Ont Mrs Jonathan Batty Manawan P.O. Alberta District via Fort Saskatchewan N.W.T. Saddle Lake Edmonton Northwest Territory Egg Lake Pachah P.O. Alberta Wm R. Bowman Esq Mount Forest P.O. Ont Miss Minnie Sallows Petrel P.O. Manitoba John Hill " Mrs E. Dickson North Glanford Robert Walker 313 217 York St Hamilton Mrs Richard Walker 54 Clayton Park Square Newcastle on Tyne England Rev.O German Holbrook P.O. Alberta NWT E. C. Haack Tilemaker Drayton Ont J Small 576 Yonge St Toronto Mrs Jane Knowles 83 William St Brantford Ont Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association Thos McFarlane Sec & Treas Harvey Illinois Alexander Ramsey Secretary A.A.B.A. Banff Scotland John Selliak Teeswater Ont P.A. �E.L. Collins Wolfville Nova Scotia P.A. Robert F. Burnett Salem P.O. Ont P. Angus Geo Binnie Bunessan PO Ontario John Watson Box 357 Dresden Ont Col. P. G. Blake Grenfell P.O. Assinaboin NWT John Peterson Grenfell P.O. Assinaboin NWT A.J. King Melissa P.O. Muskoka P Angus J.G. Davidson New Lowel Ont P Angus Mrs Richard Walker Crawcrook on Tyne England Care Mrs Hannah Brown Andrew. G. Wilken Alford Aberdeenshire Scotland W. I Clark box 164 Alliston (sheep) Herbert Stairs Hillaton Kings County Nova Scotia P.A. Cattle Edward Evans Rainham PO Lake View Ont Polled Angus J. Sandilands 34 Victoria St room 44 Land Security Chambers Toronto cheap E.C. Weaver Niagara on Lake P.A. 1896 (herd) P.A. George McCormack Orillia box 334 1896 WP McClary Compton Quebec P.O. 1896 H.W. Currie Cromarty Ont P.A. (good boy) 1896 (cheap) H.P. Robertson Beachburg Ont 1896 C.R. Gies Heidelberg Ont 1896 "Horned Dorset" Jacob Stouffer Altona Claremont Station Ont 1897 C Carey Yarnmouth N.S. P.A. editor of Yarmouth Light �1897 H.W. Carrie Cromarty Ont (good boy) P.A. 1897 F.H. Stirtzinger Cherry Grove farm Fenwick Ont (dorsets sheep) Ed Woodward St Williams Bull calf under 6 mos Samuel Day St. Thomas P.A. Bull 18531 Balmfield Boy W.J. Haines Greensville Ont P.A. bull Apr 26/94 Jas. A. McLeod Plainville PO Ont P.A. Bull Apr May 3/97 Polled A. Bull May 5/94 A.G. Darroch Cotswold PO Minto Tp J. Andrews Lakeside Farm Goderich P.A.B. P.B. Kelly Tregarva N.W.T. John Lucas Appleby Ont P.A. bull 1897 1897 Amos S French N Glanford Ont P.A. Bull 1897 Horace Husen Box 81 Paris Ont W.F Hendry Dundalk P.O. Ont Owner of Emylin of w? (1897) Owner of Nettie 2nd 18262 James Glendinning High River Alberta (1897) Graham & Sons Riverside Farm Tupperville P.O. Ont P. Angus Watrous Preston Nelson Tioga co PA Polled Angus Jan 26 1898 Jno Richards Bedford Prince Edw Island Can P. Angus Jan 28/98 Aug Eickemeier Mitchell Ont P. Angus heifers Jan 29/98 Jas Bray Longburn Manitoba P.A. Herd ans Mar 19/98 Bull 1 yr cow 3 1/2 4 "{yr} Heifer 2.2 year {Heifer} " " 1 year C.N. Reade Birchton Que Ans Mar 19/98 P.A. Bull �Graham K Stratford Brantford Ont Dorset Ram ans Mar 23/98 Orders for Oats Mar 23 D.J. McKinnon, Queen Hill, Paisley St G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} Ont P 2 1/2 bush oats Mar 25 John Loggins, Palmerston Ont G.T.R. P 2 1/2 bush oats by Freight Mar 25 Thos T Sayles Box 233. Paris Ont G.T.R. P 2 bush peas by express Mar 26 William Ische. Seabringville G.T.R. np 2 bush peas Mar 30 F.J. Hayden Fort Wayne Indiana U.S.A. 1 bush peas not sent p to Bryant Press Apr March 31st O.J. Ewing Mulmer PO Alliston Station 1.00 paid 2 1/2 bu oats April 1st Thos Martin box 47 Arthur CPR {Canadian Pacific Railway} 12 1/2 bush paid $5.00 Apr 1st Patrick Upton Adelaide P.O. Ont Kerwood Station G.T.R. not {accpetad} asks for 30 days 25 bush oats np Apr 15th Walter J. Devereux Ridgetown Ont 2 bush to acre $5 5 bush oats paid FitzSimmons & Bro Bro{blot}ville S oats Figures below written on right hand side of page 31.80 69.00 55.00 155.80 60.00 �215.80 150.00 Apr 26 Hector R. Lee Galt blue peas refunded money Apr 27 Wm Morgan Rosseau Ont shipped 1st Ma "per Bryant press" 1 bush Blue peas May 21st S. Rowe Bruce Mines 10 bu S Oats {Figures below written below last entry} Mar 3/98 720 65 655 {pages cut out from another book, including poetry/short passages, and glued in book} {Newspaper article titled "Quarantine Regulations: The Agreement Between the Canadian Unit and United States Governments"} Inside Back Cover {newspaper article. Title illegible due to many stains. "By a Young Man" - article about how to live admirably in this world} For more information on James Bowman, 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1895 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1895 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Bowman Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington County, Guelph Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Dec Monday 31 1894 </pre> <p>Father putting handle in axe and chopping in swamp, I trimmed lambs chored generally cleaned up a grist of wheat, six bags paid Merill 10 c</p> <pre> Jan Tuesday 1st 1895 </pre> <p>Choring around barn all day Father &amp; Charlie in swamp cutting wood.</p> <pre> Jan Wednesday 2nd 1895 </pre> <p>fine Went to town in morning took a grist to presents mill 865 lbs recd 514 lbs flour 272 mids bag bran, bgt coat for Nina, $7.00, Nina's shawl mended 10c, Hardwar 55 c stove mended, 25 c Mr Wakefield paid for bal on cow $7.15 I paid my accout 2.85 came home &amp; got a hand to go to Aitchisons thrashing</p> <pre> Jan Thursday 3rd 1895 </pre> <p>fine Dull Father and I cutting wood all day. Mr Merril at Aitchisons thrashing all day for me</p> <pre> Jan Friday 4th 1895 </pre> <p>fine &amp; cold butched a lamb in morning Father chopping wood all day &amp; I part of the time</p> <pre> Jan Saturday 5th 1895 </pre> <p>Stormy east wind Took lamb to town sold 1 qr to Mr Gokey recd $1.00 bal 20 1/4 to Mr Saunders $1.89 1/4 to Mr Swayge $1.22 1/4 to Mr Barker $1.68 shin 70c eggs &amp; chicken 67c bgt gro $1.00 pants for Father &amp; I $2.55 cap for myself 65 overshoes !.35 yarn 25 Father &amp; Charlie cutting wood</p> <pre>[left margin] Mr Gokey 20 Mr Swayge 1.22 </pre> <p>[right margin] 1.00 1.00</p> <pre> 1.89 2.55 1.38 1.68 .65 67 45 30 25 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Jan Sunday 6th 1895 </pre> <p>Mary, Father &amp; CHarlie went to church &amp; Nina, C. &amp; I went to Sunday School Kyma 2nd bull calf</p> <pre> Jan Monday 7th 1895 </pre> <p>Election day. I voted for Amos, Laidlaw and Whitlaw the [ruro?] &amp; deputy are in by acclimation Mary &amp; I went to Miss Websters funeral in afternoon our Imp Dorset, H, ewe lambed today ram lamb</p> <pre> Jan Tuesday 8th 1895 </pre> <p>cold F. working at wood all day I did not do much as I was not very well, had a bad cold</p> <pre> Jan Wednesday 9th 1895 </pre> <p>fine Father &amp; I at wood all day.</p> <pre> Jan Thursday 10th 1895 </pre> <p>Dull did very little work as I have not improved much Father cutting wood</p> <pre> Jan Friday 11th 1895 </pre> <p>Dull did chores killed a lamb and read.. Father chopping wood</p> <pre> Jan Saturday 12th 1895 </pre> <p>fine Father &amp; Charles hauling wood I went to town, sold butter &amp; eggs $1.32 L skin 65 14lb to Shoddy man @ 8 =1.10 13 1/2 lbs to Pearson @ 8,1.08 15 lbs to Dawson @ 7 1/2 charity 1.12 15 lbs to Powel @ 8 $1.20 copy page for M 15c writing paper &amp; stamp for Nina 10c hardware 15c drugs 15c, leather 25, [?] 20, dry goods 2.14 paid Meril for thrashing at Aitchisons 75 [left margin] 1.08 [right margin] 1.32 15</p> <pre> 1.10 10 65 20 1.12 25 1.20 15 15 2.14 75 </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Jan_13th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Jan 13th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Jan 13th 1895</span></h2> <p>stormy</p> <p>Father and Mina went to church rest of us stayed home all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 14th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>I stayed in house all day and fixed shoes &amp; bound L Stock Journal &amp; Advocate</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to Town with Cutter to get fixed &amp; bgt {bought} sugar $1.92 paid for ducks 1.25 {1.92, 1.25 in ledger} Hauled wood in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father and I hauling wood all day and doing chores</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father &amp; I hauling wood and doing chores R. Spears had a cow to bull, $1.00 np</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; Stormy</p> <p>killing six lambs and 7 chickens Mina at home sick</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took lambs to town. sold 1/2 Mr James, 30. 2.40 1/4 Mr Moore. 22 1/2 @ 920 np {cent symbol} 1/4 to Mr Reed 13 95 {cent symbol} / 7 1/2, sold chickens at 1.95/ 14 1/2 .10 rooster 50 {cent symbol} 6 skins @ $4.80/80, 69" lamb to J.H.B.L 34" Mr Lucker $2.72 P/8 19' Higgin bottom @ $1.71/{8?} 1/2 15" M 15" Mr Craig $1.35/9, 19 1/4 " Mr Baskin $1.73/.89 16" to pearson @ 1.26/8 35" to Panfold (@ 2.80/8 paid for fixing cutter, 5.25) 19" to Mr Metcalf @ $1.52/8 to go on harness which is to be $9.00 Foster 18 3/4 @ 1.59/9 to go on account 16" to Paffner, @ 1.28/8, 15 1/2 to Barker @ $1.24/8 11" Mr Jinkison @ 7 1/2 80 {cent symbol} {"J.H.B.L. pd 69" Lamb, 19" pd Higgin, 15" pd Craig, 16" pd Pearson" in left ledger} {2.40, 1.95, 50, 4.80, 2.72, 1.73, 2.80, 5.25, 80 in right ledger"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_January_20th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday January 20th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_26th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday January 20th 1895</span></h2> <p>went to church in morning Father, Mina &amp; I heard the Congregational Minister on Paul, Cephas &amp; Appolus Showing that all Christians are working to the same great end</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 21st</span></h2> <p>Soft</p> <p>Took a grist of chop to Mill &amp; made track across fields for Children to go to school chopping 50 {cet symbol} {50 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22nd</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <p>Choring and fixing things up in general around</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 23rd</span></h2> <p>stormy</p> <p>killed two lambs and took them and did the chores</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 24th</span></h2> <p>took lambs in and sold them {Algir?} 1/4, 11 1/4 " @ 7 1/2 = np 84 {cent symbol} {Sauage?} no 1.98 22" @ 9 McAllister $1.98 cross 97 {cent symbol} Metcaff 16" @ $1.28/8 Williamson 12 3/4 @ $1.15 9 {"algir P90, sauage 1.98, cross 97, Metcaff 1.28, Williamson $ 1.15" in left ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26th</span></h2> <p>Dull went to town in morning &amp; took train for Mt Forest, Ticket $2.45 Shall Strap 15 {cent symbol} Arrived home about five P.M. be found all well looked around stock Took a boy up for Will</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 26th</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <p>looked around stock and had a talk about the business</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27th</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <p>Stayed at home all day Richard is getting along nicely and they like him. Nettie Calved a bull calf</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_January_28th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday January 28th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 31st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Feb_1895"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Feb_1895_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 2nd</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday January 28th 1895</span></h2> <p>Storm Cold</p> <p>worked around with the boys in afternoon we had quite a talk and arranged that Tom Take father's stock and go on Brookside farm &amp; Use Holm Hill barn and the present Agreement is extended for three two years if Will makes things satisfactory</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>started for home this morning about six thirty, A.M. arrived home at 11:30 found all right</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to town with 6 lambs and one sheep sol weight 1000" @ $4.30 per 100" $1.00 back recd {received} 42.00 bgt {bought} Harness $12.00 bgt salt 35 {cent symbol} paid on Groceries 65 {cent symbol Eggs. 50. on groceries Blacksmithing. $1.20 yarn $1.70 {42.00, 50, 12.00, 35, 15, 50, 70, 1.20 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 31st</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; Cold</p> <p>went to town for a load of manure in morning bgt Drugs 33 {cent symbol} no. paid Mr White $33.00 taking off $2.50 for H Metcaff's board {33.00, 2.50 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></h2> <p>choring in morning &amp; hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Feb 1895</span></h2> <p>Father Chopping wood all day I cleaning harness</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cold</p> <p>choring in morning and hauling wood in afternoon Father Chopping all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3rd_Feb_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3rd Feb 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 11th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3rd Feb 1895</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; Cold</p> <p>we all stayed at home all day and read a little Mary Father Mina &amp; I went to church C &amp; M to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4th</span></h2> <p>stayed in all day Father chopping</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5th</span></h2> <p>I stayed in all day Father &amp; Mary doing chores Father chopping</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 6th</span></h2> <p>very cold stormy weather Father Finished Chopping, I stayed in all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7th</span></h2> <p>I am still in the house but getting better we all stayed in except at Chore time</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8th</span></h2> <p>I am still improving weather very severe</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9th</span></h2> <p>Stormy &amp; cold</p> <p>Mina went to town for Mail bgt {bought} gro {groceries} 35, sundries 14 {cent symbol Book set for Mina, 46 {35, 14, 46 in ledger} We cut a little wood in cellar &amp; did the chores</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <p>we all stayed at home all day,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 11th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>I went to town got bolster in sleigh and cutter tongue fixed $1.50 sol sold butter, 8" @ $1.12/14 sold skins $1.80 Eggs 2 7/12 52 {cent symbol} bgt gro 37 {cent symbol} Hardware 50 {cent symbol} Slate for @ 15, stamps for M {Mina} 02 dinner 15 {cent symbol} {illegible} paper with Editor {1.62, 1.80, 1.50, 04, 50, 37, 15, 15, 02 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Feb_12th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Feb 12th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Feb 12th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>this is Wenesdays work Finished hauling up wood in morning and Hauled rails from around pit and and hauled in two loads of mangels.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 12th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauling up wood all day I did very little as I am not strong yet.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father &amp; I hauling in Mangels all day five loads</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15th</span></h2> <p>very fine</p> <p>Father &amp; I hauling turnips from pit all day &amp; working in root house.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father and Charlie took a Grist fo of Chop to Mill, 11 bags 7 oats 3 wheat 1 peas paid for Chopping 55 {cent symbol}. I went to Town sold butter &amp; eggs. $1.26 {1.26 in ledger} recd {received} 5.00 {5.00 in ledger} from H Leadley for meat. bgt {bought} groceries &amp; provisions $5.88 all pd {paid} but 46 {cent symbol} {5.42 in ledger} Harware 1 {cent symbol} Stamp 02. show fixed for M {Mina} 05 {55, 01 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father Charlie and I went to Church heard D Henderson on nevertheless I have somewhat against them because thou hast lost thy first love It was a strong Hortation col for missionary. 1.00 subscribed, Mina &amp; C {Charlie} went to S.S. {Sunday School}. Put Kyma 2nd to Lord Aberdeen 3rd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_Feb_18th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday Feb 18th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 20th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday Feb 18th 1895</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Father &amp; I hauling Turnips into root house. six loads</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Went to Town in morning recd {received} $10.13 from Aunt Jane bgt {bought} spring for organ 10 {cent symbol} {10 in ledger} went to mercury office and saw about mistake that was made Laces, 25 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} paint 10 {cent symbol} {10 in ledger} retd {returned} grd {gournd} flax to Davey, Chored in Afternoon Whittackers were over in evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 20th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary &amp; I went up to Jims in morning took a book around stock and did arranged for Jim to come &amp; cut next week</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21st</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <p>Father and I choring around barn</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 22nd</span></h2> <p>stormy Father and I cleaning up oats</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mar We all went to town except Father bgt {bought} suit for Charlie 6.50 pictures 2.00 {2.00, 6.50 in ledger} Butter 75 {cent symbol} Eggs 96 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} gro {groceries} $1.71 Hardw sold Turnips to Shultz @ 9 {cent symbol} and if more to get the rise Kettle fixed 30 {cent symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>All but Mina went to Church Heard Rev Stafford preach M {Mina} &amp; C {Charlie} to SS {Sunday School}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_25th_Feb_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 25th Feb 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 27th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Mch_1895"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Mch 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3rd</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25th Feb 1895</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>{5950-1270 in left ledger} Hauled in two loads of carrots in morning took a load of Turnips to Shultz in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>{4445-1120 in left ledger} Hauled a load of Turnips &amp; chored the rest of time stamps for Mina's story 12 {cent symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 27th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>{43.20-1185 in left ledger} Helped M Whittaker to move in morning Hauled load of Turnips in afternoon Traded a cow I got from Mr Aitcheson with Mr Baley for a T.B. Durham</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 28th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>{42201050 in left ledger} Hauled a load of Turnips to Shultz, Chored in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Mch 1895</span></h2> <p>At home all day cleaning up oats, we all went over to Aitchesons excepts Father, spent a pleasant evening paid Mr Aitcheson 43 {cent symbol} bal on cow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father and Charlie cleaning wheat in morning I went to town sold eggs, $1.29 price per doz. 20 {cent symbol} took a load of turnips in afternoon 42.00-11.90 {42.00, 11.90 in left ledger} stamps for Mina 03</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>All went to church but Mary and Andrew, Heard a young man from Brantford preach very well on what is sweeter than honey and stronger than a Lion all but Father and Andrew went to SS {Sunday School}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== Monday Mch 4th 1895 ==stormy &amp; cold</p> <p>Chored in forenoon and took {Gleen?} to bull in afternoon paid Mr Cowan $1.00 for service fee for last year</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>took a Grist to mill and 12 bags 60 {cent symbol} Jim was here cutting straw in afternoon, Doll Baley here also</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Jim was here cutting Hay straw &amp; sawing wood. Had W Baley &amp; R Shoetreed helping</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>finished sawing wood and hauled a load of Turnips</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8th</span></h2> <p>stormy</p> <p>Took a load of Turnips to shultz @ recd {received} $31.29 Tom {Causat?} tonight brought the colt, and and came for oats</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9th</span></h2> <p>cold wet</p> <p>Choring till afternoon went to see Lythe Wilkinson he has been in Jail ten days was sorry to see him in trouble</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary Father &amp; I went to Church heard D Henderson, preach all but Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday</span></h2> <p>Hauled two loads manure sold Eggs 55, bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 55 {55, 55 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wensday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wensday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 12th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled two loads of manure from Davey's,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wensday 13th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled two loads of manure from flax mill, paid Taylor for flax $6.36 also 63 {cent symbol} {6.36, 63 in ledger} for m flax paid Reed for doctoring Douglas $1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to McKenzies baby's funeral Mr &amp; Mrs Wilkinson were at here just as we came home, went to wrights in afternoon looked around stock and then went over to Laidlaw's had quite a chat with Mr Wilkenson</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took Mr &amp; Mrs Wilkenson to sto Town in morning did no business, split wood till 4 P.M. &amp; then chored a while then took nettie 2nd to weights bull</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father &amp; I splitting wood all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>All of us went to church except Mary. Heard a stranger preach on (what hast thou in the house) The widows cruse of oil</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 18th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father &amp; I splitting wood all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th</span></h2> <p>splitting wood in morning went to town after dinner paid for oil stove $7.00 recd {received} $1.00 from Aunt Jane recd {received} $1.13 for Eggs Gro {Groceries} 22 {1.00, 7.00, 1.16, 22 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_March_20th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday March 20th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 25th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 27th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday March 20th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father &amp; I working at wood all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21st</span></h2> <p>Went to town Expences 60 {cent symbol} {60 in ledger} Tried to sell team went to Stones sale.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 22nd</span></h2> <p>went to town with team sold Eggs 2 1/2 doz Eggs 32 {cent symbol} {32 in ledger} Groceries 30 hardware 13 {cent symbol} stamps for Mina 05 {cent symbol} {18, 30, 05 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23rd</span></h2> <p>Took a grist of chop to mill 11 bags. 55. Chored the rest of the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24th</span></h2> <p>first shower fine &amp; warm</p> <p>Father went to Church, Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt {bought} shoes &amp; rubbers for Mina &amp; Charlie $1.80 Underclothes for Father $1.25 rubbers for Mary 30 {cent symbol} {1.80, 1.25, 30 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 26th</span></h2> <p>stormy</p> <p>Chored in morning took rock to Town in afternoon sold him to G.B. Morris for $65.00 recd {received} $60.00 {60.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 27th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Chored in morning went to town after dinner sold Ram &amp; Ewe &amp; lamb to Hales for $18.50 recd {received} 2.00 bgt drugs 30 {cent symbol} {2.00, 30 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_March_28th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday March 28th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 31st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_1st_April"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 1st April</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday March 28th 1895</span></h2> <p>Took Andrew to town in morning sold Eggs. 90 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 90 {90, 90 in ledger} Drugs $1.60 {cent symbol} dry goods 10 {cent symbol} stamps for Mina 02 for myself 10 recd {received} $5.00 from Mr Morris bal for on Horse {1.60, 10, 02, 5.00 in ledger} A Hales came for sheep, paid me $16.50 {16.50 in ledger} and two dollars before Gro north had a cow to bull,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Choring and making Stauchion for ewe &amp; hauling carrots in afternoon one load, Baleys had two cows to bull</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine E {east} wind</p> <p>Took Father to Station sold Ticket $1.65 sold calf to Hales for $13.00 recd {received} $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} bgt {bought} Shoes for Mina &amp; Charlie $2.50 meat, 63 {cent symbol} Drugs 13 {cent symbol} {2.50, 13, 63 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 31st</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary &amp; I went to church heard D Henderson preach on Neamiaihi {Nehemiah} building again the walls of Jerusalem, showing that it was the duty of all to take part went to SS heard Rev, Smith review the march lessons</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 1st April</span></h2> <p>wet</p> <p>Choring in morning went to town in afternoon, bgt oil Cake, 100" $1.25 Gro {groceries} 30 {cent symbol} sold Eggs, 70 {1.25, 30, 70 in ledger} Willis Walker came out with me we spent a pleasant evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_April_2nd_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday April 2nd 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday Wenesday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_3rd_Thursday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 3rd Thursday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 8th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday April 2nd 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Chored in morning took W R. Walker to station in afternoon, took a grist to Mill, 4 bags recd {received} 3.80 " Flour and 200" feed, paid for gristing $1.00 needles 05 {cent symbol} {1.00, 05 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Wenesday 4th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took Mysie 2nd to Model Farm Bull, Lord Aberdeen 2nd bgt 4 bu Siberian Oats @ 2.00/50</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 3rd Thursday 4th</span></h2> <p>did chores and little else as I have a bilious headache &amp; sick stocmach.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>I am thirty two years old today how time is flying went to town sold eggs 73 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} groceries 33 {73, 33 in ledger} recd {received} $5.00 from Donald McMillan for five bags potatoes {5.00 in ledger}, Aunt Jane paid her note $50.20 sent $5.00 to Miss Treky {5.00 in ledger} as a wedding present, bgt. pens Ink and copy for Charlie, 15 {cetn symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Charlie &amp; I choring all day,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7th</span></h2> <p>wet</p> <p>Charlie &amp; I went to church heard Rev Harris preach on (Revive us again)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 8th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; wet</p> <p>Took peas to Jim's to change for seed, Mr R Jackson of Peel came along this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_9th_April_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 9th April 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 11th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9th April 1895</span></h2> <p>Chroing in morning went to Ged Porter's funeral in afternoon went in to post office got orders for some potatoes</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 10th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Chored in morning went to town with six bags potatoes after dinner sent 5 to D McMillan Shakespere, 1 bag to A.B. McLeaw Smiths Falls recd {received orders for six more bags (6.00 in ledger)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 11th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Went to mill with grist in morning 10 bags, 50 no, chored in afternoon Will was married today, to Miss Adda Lesky.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 12th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Went to town this morning to meet Will &amp; his Bride met them at the Jun Diamond, had quite a chat, went to P.O. got some more orders for potatoes about 22 bags recd {received} {2.00 in ledger} bgt {bought} bags $1.45 {1.45 in ledger} Came home and filled up potatoes</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 13th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Took a load of potatoes to town in morning recd {received} an order for another bag from Fergus, bgt bag $1.25 {1.00, 1.25 in ledger} Blacksmithing 90 {cent symbol} stamp for M.G. {11 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina &amp; I went to Church Town in the morning heard D Henderson preach we all went to Sunday School</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_Apr_15th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday Apr 15th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 20th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday Apr 15th 1895</span></h2> <p>plowing all day on ridge Mary went to town to meet Will &amp; his Bride but they did not come, got orders for eighteen bags of potatoes recd {received} fifteen Dollars {15.00 in ledger} in P.O. Orders also recd a letter from Town</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Took a load of potatoes to town shipped, 20 bags to L Mitchell New Hamburg, 10 bags to J Curry New Market, 3 bags to Basil H Rowe Orillia, 3 bags to G Carter son &amp; co St Marys np 1 to J Hunter Elora, 2 to, Wm {William} Johnston Campbellford bgt {bought} beau 6.45 bags $1.00 oilcake 1.25 salt 40 {cent symbol} plowed a while in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 14th</span></h2> <p>cultivating most of day back of Elmira road</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 18</span></h2> <p>Finished cultivating and sowed part of the patch</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished sowing about 7 acres went to porters sale bgt {bought} suddle $1.15 Clevises 20 {cent symbol} lrinek 05, kettle $1.00 neck yoke neckyoke 65, fly nets, 1.25 {1.15, 20, 05, 1.30, 1.25, 65 in ledger} cultivated about five acres</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Sowed about 6 1/2 acres and cultivated about two also Harrowed it three times</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Apr_21st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Apr 21st 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 25th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 26th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Apr 21st 1895</span></h2> <p>Mary and Charlie went to Church, C {Charlie} Mina &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School} the lesson was very good</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 22nd</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Finished cultivating sowing &amp; harrowing back of Elmira road and started to cultivate Turnip ground</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23rd</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Cultivating all day till 4 PM then started to saw siberian oats Mary went to Jim's for 10 bags potatoes he takes them to the station at 15 {cent symbol} per bag S find bags</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>sowed {4?} bu siberian and about 8 bu of Joanette on Turnip &amp; potatoe ground &amp; harrowed it over once</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 25th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; warm</p> <p>Took 22 bags empire state potatoes to station, shipped them also 10 bags, Rural New Yorker to bgt {bought} 20 bags Empire State from G.J. Thorp @ 80 {cent symbol} per bag pd 3.00 {3.00 in ledger} on them recd {received} $7.00 {7.00 in ledger} for potatoes from different parties</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished plowing ridge finished picking stones on meadow, leveled the place where pit was went for Grist 8 bags 40 paid for last 50 - 90 recd {received} $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} for potatoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_28th_April_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28th April 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_May_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday May 1st 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 3rd</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28th April 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary C {Charlie} &amp; I went to church heard D Briggs preach the anniversary sermon He showed very clear that God works through human agencies it was quite a treat</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>sowed oats on rape land and peas on ridge</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took 8 bags of potatoes to ship to four parties, recd {received} $10.00 {10.00 in ledger} from L. Mitchell New Hamburg sold a load of Hay to G.B. Morris post cards, 02 sold Butter $1.40 bgt Gro {Groceries} 85 shoes, 90, Hat for Charlie 10 {cent symbol} {1.40, 85, 10 in ledger} socks &amp; mits for C Harrowed ridge</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday May 1st 1895</span></h2> <p>Went to town with load of hay 2690 lb @ $10.00 per ton 142 bgt {bought} 13 lb Sugar Cane seed, 1.00 Mangel &amp; Carrot 85 {cent symbol} Flax $1.35 paid 100 bal 35, Oranges 15 {cent symbol} stamp for Mina 3 {cent symbol} &amp; P.O. Order for Jeau's fare $1.75 sol {14.12, 85, 1.00, 1.00, 35, 03 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Had Walter Russel rolling 40 np I plowed Mangel &amp; Carrot ground have slaters roller pd $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} for use of it</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; shower</p> <p>raised a few drill for mangels in morning went to town after recd {received} $7.00 {7.00 in ledger} for potatoes dinner paid rent to Mr Simpson $200.00 {200.00 in ledger} paid F.W. Hudson $1.00 {1.00 in ledger} for fee of Membership in Sheep breeders association bgt bags $1.20 {1.20 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_May_4th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday May 4th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 9th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday May 4th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Went to Town in morning sold butter, 78 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} Hat for Mary $4.00 Dress goods for Mina $2.88, recd dress good for Mary 93 {cent symbol} {4.00, 2.88, 93 in ledger} recd {received $3.00 for potatoes {3.00 in ledger} Lima 15 {cent symbol} Onions &amp; seeds ect, 40 {cent symbol} {40 in ledger}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina and I went to Church heard A Sermon on Love by Rev Hinks of Owen Sound we all went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>I took colt up to Kerby's to pasture, and took home Turnip sower to Shortreeds, I have to pay $1.25 per month for colts pasture in afternoon I rolled part of the flat near W.E. {west/east} road</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 7th</span></h2> <p>Shower</p> <p>Finished rolling flat and cultivated corn ground Kyma of Treadhill had heifer calf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 8th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>shipped 8 bags potatoes bgt {bought} twine &amp; tags 15 {cent symbol} stamps 05, got two loads of manure from Davy's</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 9th</span></h2> <p>went to town in morning shipped 3 bags potatoes brought home a load of manure sowed sugar cane in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_10th_May_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 10th May 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 11th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 14th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 10th May 1895</span></h2> <p>went to Town in morning shipped five bags potatoes brought home a load of manure, clipped four sheep, washed dorset 2 1/2 2 3/4 staple washed shrop 5 1/2 lbs unwashed shrop 7 lbs</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; cool</p> <p>Had two heavy showers Mary &amp; I went to town. Mary got her teeth put in, paid for them fifteen dollars, and meat account $1.59 $16.59 {16.59 in ledger} bgt {bought} the 20 bags E {Empire} State potatoes from Thorp. paid him $13.00, Shipped a bag to aa Gage, Brampton recd {received $1.00 from him, bgt two bags Burpees extra early for $1.00 np bgt 1/2 bush seed corn</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>{part of page cover by another piece of paper}</p> <p>Mary and I went to Church D Henderson preached... was Sacrament Sunday... C {Charlie} &amp; I Monday went to S.S. {sunday school}... came this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 13th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>... manure most of the... Mr Barker's boy helping 60 me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; drizzly</p> <p>... manure all day had... Barker helping me @ .75{cent symbol}... load of hay to Baleys 2913... load weighed 2880</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of pdf 21}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of pdf 22}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_May_15th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday May 15th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 20th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 21st</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday May 15th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>John Barker &amp; I Hauling manure all day about twenty five loads J's wages 75</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Hauling manure all day about twenty four loads, got a letter stating that Joe Tesky was dead, also sent some orders for potatoes</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 17th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Finished hauling manure then John spread till noon &amp; I plowed, John plowed in Afternoon I clipped sheep, I finished Mary went to town, bgt {bought} shere 40 {cent symbol} paid John for helping me $3.50 {40, 3.50 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; wet</p> <p>plowed in morning back of Elmira road, chored in afternoon, bgt 5 bags potatoes from Hewer, 3.00 {3.00 in ledger} to be shipped to St. Marys and peterboro {Peterborough}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 20th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Had Wal Dawsons man helping me spread dung ect 75 {cent symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21st</span></h2> <p>we finished spreading and start almost finished plowing in recd {received} $2.00 from Thos Guy Oshawa {2.00 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_22nd_May_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 22nd May 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 25th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 27th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 30th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 22nd May 1895</span></h2> <p>finished plowing and Harrowing in manure took a grist to mill 9 bags 45 {45 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 23rd</span></h2> <p>went to town with wool, sold it for 18 1/2 for washed &amp; 11 1/2 for unwashed had 46" washed &amp; 13 unwashed {10.00 in ledger} underclothes for Mina $1.25 mits &amp; socks for Charlie 50 {cent symbol" paid freight on potatoes to Doblington 38 {38 in ledger} paid W. Dawson for Man's help $1.50 {1.50 in ledger} buns 05 wheel for democrat 30 {30 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>planting and cutting potatoes all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>plating potatoes went to town in evening, bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 45 {cent symbol} Stationary for Charlie 05 {05 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary &amp; Charlie went to Church we all went to S.S. {sunday school}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 27th</span></h2> <p>Fine &amp; Cool</p> <p>We Finished planting potatoes in back field</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 28th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; warm</p> <p>Sowed ashes bgt board at mill 16 {cent symbol} {16 in ledger} Harrowed. Mary sold butter 7 @ 77/11 {32 in ledger} bgt gro 45 recd {received cash {45 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 29th</span></h2> <p>Hot</p> <p>working at {Slatute?} labor all day, had Gev Barker helping me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 30th</span></h2> <p>working on Road will 3 PM then started to haul rails planted a few potatoes had Gev Barker helping paid him 1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_May_31st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday May 31st 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_June_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday June 1st 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 4th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday May 31st 1895</span></h2> <p>Fixed fence and picked stones till noon went to town after dinner sold cow to wakefield for $43.00 {43.00 in ledger} paid my account $1.45 {1.45 in ledger} bgt {bought} meat 15 {cent symbol} Brau 65, Flax 75 {cent symbol} recd {received} $2.00 from expernses @ {2.00, 1.45, 75, 65, 15 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday June 1st 1895</span></h2> <p>warm</p> <p>fixing fence along ridge went into town in evening to see Mr Jackson he came out and looked at farm Buildings ect.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>May, Mina &amp; Charlie went to Church heard we all went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 3rd</span></h2> <p>I started to Mt Forest about five A.M. arrived at home about 1P.M. had a pleasant trip got horse shoed on the the way 20 {cent symbol} {20 in ledger} Tuesday 4th fine Took a look around the stock and Farms had chat with each of the friends then went to Will's for the evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 4th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to fish in morning along old creek it was rather poor fishing and I caught nothing worth while speaking of, then went and had a talk with Tom, had dinner at Wills &amp; mother &amp; I left for Guelph. saw Mr Spears</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_June_5th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday June 5th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 11th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday June 5th 1895</span></h2> <p>got up rather late looked around stock wrote to Andrew, went to town paid Insurance assessment deposited check for cow 42.00 {42.00 in ledger} went to Mr Jackson's did no business, Took a look at Mr McDougall's polled Angus Cattle</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Fixing fence all day on N. East side of ridge</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 7th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Harrowed potatoes and corn in morning and spudded thistles the rest of the day Mr S. was here today we had a talk about the farm, he wants $1000 down and bal in four six years, in yearly payments</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 8th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>C {Charlie} W {Willie} &amp; I spudded thistles most of the day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina, mother &amp; I went to church Heard Rev Eby on the new Creature &amp; also in evening, Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 10th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>took the Dorset Ram back to the Farm, Plowed after I got back, went to lecture in evening 25 {cent symbol} {25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>took a load of hay to town 2085" at 10 $10.42 plowed in afternoon {10.42 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_1895_Wenesday_the_12th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June 1895 Wenesday the 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1895 Wenesday the 12th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>took a load of hay to town sold it at $10 22.34 lbs at $11.17 {cent symbol} plowed in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 13th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took a load of hay to Town sold @ $10 = 19.75 lbs = $9.84 {9.84 in ledger} bgt {bought} plaster &amp; paris green 1.00 Gro {groceries} 57 bag of potatoes 40 {cetn symbol} whip 75 {57, 1.00, 40, 74 in ledger} got 70 ft of Lumber at Stuarts in return for some I left there Had three mares to Douglas one third of Stuarts and two serves of Dawsoms, at $6 each insured in foal, Jas Simpson left bags for what peas I have to spare he paid me $15.00 {15.00 inledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary and mother started to Jennies about 6 A.M. I plowed Turnip land most of the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 15th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took a load of chop to Mull Jim's peas weighed 1408 lbs 17.08 28.28 17.24 ordered two silver ornaments with inscription for Charlie &amp; W Dobbie paid for shopping and bran $1.82 Recd {received} 5.00 {70, 1.82, 5.00 in ledger}from Mr McDougall for Bull service</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2> <p>mother &amp; Mary were in {Cheltenhom?} and none of us went to church M {Mina} C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 20th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 25th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 17th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>sold calf W.L. Bruder for ten Dollar np went to hunt stray sheep in morning and plowed rest of the day Mr Simpson came today also mother &amp; Mary</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 18th</span></h2> <p>plowing most of the day Finished plowing &amp; harrowing Turnip ground</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 19th</span></h2> <p>Raising drill &amp; sowing Turnip</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 20th</span></h2> <p>hoeing mangels all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21st</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>hoeing mangels all day finished</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 22nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>hoeing carrots all day C {Charlie} helping part of the time, mother went to Hamilton Ticket $2.40 {2.40 in ledger} money for spending 1.00 {1.00 in ledger} Mr Baley got 7 1/2 lbs sugar seed came 58 {cent symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina &amp; I went to church Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 24th</span></h2> <p>had a shower</p> <p>choring in morning had {calf?} morell in afternoon helping me to hoe mangels &amp; corn</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25th</span></h2> <p>Finished hoeing &amp; scuffling mangels &amp; started at carrots went to town for Dr for Mr Simpson bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 64 {cent symbol} meat 25 {25, 64 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_26th_June_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 26th June 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 27th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_July_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday July 1st 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 2nd</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 26th June 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished carrots also sowed corn bal of Turnips and picked some potatoe bugs, had a shower this evening wrote to Live Stock Journal paid @ morrel $1.25 {1.25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 27th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary took M {Mina} &amp; C {Charlie} to school to day Entrance paid their fees 2.00 {2.00 in ledger} {upast?} make 05 {05 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 28th</span></h2> <p>shower fine</p> <p>Mary took M {Mina} &amp; C {Charlie} to school bgt {bought} spools 05, stamps 3 {cent symbol} veal shanks 20 {cent symbol} {03, 05, 20 in ledger} had Mr Whittaker 1/2 day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary took M {Mina} &amp; C {Charlie} to school bgt bread &amp; syrup 27 {cent symbol} paid Mr Whittaker 75 {cent symbol} Dresses for Mina $3.25 {27, 75, 3.25 in ledger} Finished plowing for rape and did some choring</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Chambers of Toronto on the Spirit of God Dwelling in us, we also went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday July 1st 1895</span></h2> <p>Mowed about an acre next west end road hoes potatoes &amp; harrowed rape ground put up hay recd {received} 135.00 {133.00 in ledger} from Mr {Gesman?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>sowed rape mowed about four three acres behind barn on flat groceries 2.73 recd {received} cash went to town bgt {bought} rape $1.70 oil 45 humbug 10. recd 25 {cent symbol} from Mr bgt porter 15 {cent symbol} sold Butter 34 @ 13 {25, 4.42, 05, 1.70, 10, 2.73 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_July_3rd_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday July 3rd 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 10th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday July 3rd 1895</span></h2> <p>Fixing hay fork in morning Charlie, hoeing potatoes, Hauled 2 loads hay in afternoon took home roller recd {received} 10.00 from Mr Baley {10.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 4th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>scuff At hay in morning &amp; Hauled three loads &amp; kiled up what I cut in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>scuffled potatoes and then got ready &amp; went to picnic we had a real good time Expenses today 95 Flax &amp; groceries 15 {15, 95 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>hauled cut hay in morning &amp; hauled four loads in afternoon &amp; put up what we cut. Mother Came back from Hamilton Bugy fixed 25 {cent symbol} meat 23 {cent symbol} postage for Mina 03 {25,23, 05 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7th</span></h2> <p>fine Hot</p> <p>Mary C {Charlie} &amp; I went to Church heard D Henderson Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 8th</span></h2> <p>Dull Showery</p> <p>Hauled in two loads hay in morning, then worked at potatoes scuffling ect ground {knives?} ect.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>cutting hay and scuffling &amp; hoeing roots, Frost at night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 10th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mr Simpson Died this morning about 7:15 A.M. with apoplexy we did nothing except put up some hay in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Thursday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Thursday 11th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_15"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 17th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday 11th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>I went to town in morning for mower knives fixed 30 {cent symbol} horse shoed 25 meat 2.15 Groceries .95 Bread ect 56 {cent symbol} {30, 2.15, 25, 95, 56 in ledger} came home and chored the rest of the day {Nathe?} &amp; Mrs Knowles came today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 12th</span></h2> <p>wet</p> <p>boys hoed potatoes and rest of us got ready for the funeral which took place about 2:30 P.M. He is now over with his Earthly Troubles he worked until within a Month of the end</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father C {Charlie} &amp; I went to Church Mary is not well Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 15</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled hay back of Elmira road 4 loads, mowed the rest of the day had a shower</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Took Mary to Doctor in morning she has Bronkitis he gave her some medicine and general directions about care ect, mowed and put up hay Gro {groceries} ect 1.39 mower knife 2.50 {2.50, 1.39 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 17th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>mowed in morning hauled 4 loads from back field &amp; put up what we cut</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_July_18th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday July 18th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_20th_.7BChaupable.3F.7D"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 20th {Chaupable?}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 24th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday July 18th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled nine loads and mowed and put up some hay in swamp had Walter Baley all day 1/2 day with tram and walter russel in afteroon bgt {bought} crock for Mrs Knowles 13 {cent symbol} { 13 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Father &amp; boys hoeing turnips and I mowed most of day had a shower in afternoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20th {Chaupable?}</span></h2> <p>Chored a while in morning went to town with Father paid him $1.25 got chopping &amp; Brau $1.31 Groceries 1.95 Dry good 1.25 Drugs, Bananas, 20 Fish 35 laces 10 {cent symbol} had W Baley after tea {1.31, 1.25, 1.95, 1.25, 05, 20, 35, 10 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21st</span></h2> <p>showery full</p> <p>went for medicine for Mary in morning and Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School} in Afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 22nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled in six loads hay in afternoon, off flat, had Walter Baley in afternoon paid him 25 50 {25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>mowed a little in morning boys hoeing turnips</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to town in morning took Mary to Doctor, bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 17 {cent symbol} Dry goods 75 {cetn symbol} Groceries, 33, meat 45, Drugs 85 {14, 75, 33, 45, 85 in ledger} came home &amp; hoed turnips</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_July_25th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday July 25th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 27th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_1st_Aug_1895"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 1st Aug 1895</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday July 25th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Choring and putting paris green on potatoes with spray pump</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went up to J Knowle's place to look around it and see about buying or renting it, came home &amp; chored in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 27th</span></h2> <p>wet</p> <p>Fixing up Bull stall and things in general went to town in evening bgt {bought} hardward 25 {cent symbo} Groceries 38 {cent symbol} paper for Mina 05 paper for envelopes 23 {25, 38, 03, 23 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to church in morning heard D Henderson {illegible} Mr H Leadley came out dinner - went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to see Mr Darby about Knowles place offered 6000 for it to pay 1/3 down bal on Mortgage at 5%.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>heavy rain last nighthoed turnips in morning went to town in afternoon bgt hardware 45 Dry Goods {45 in ledger}</p> <p>Tuesday 31st</p> <p>pulling weeds &amp; scuffling turnips</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 1st Aug 1895</span></h2> <p>put cows in put through the day that are preparing for the show went to town in morning bgt dress for Mary $6.95 shoes 1.30 Hardware 50 deposited $2 for Charlie $2 for Henry &amp; $3 for Mina {6.95, 1.30, 50, 3.00, 2.00, 2.00 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_2nd_Aug_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 2nd Aug 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 3rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 9th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 2nd Aug 1895</span></h2> <p>putting clip on cattle in morning &amp; hauling up much for bedding and Hauled load of Green feed in afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>plowed where green feed was in morning and boys cutting wood, went to town in afternoon bgt Flax 33" 75 {cent symbol} np paid Thorp's account $1.20 shoe mended {75, 10, 1.20 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina, C {Charlie} &amp; I went to Church Took Sacrament. D Henderson preached.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 5th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Choring all day getting barn &amp; grainery ready for harvest and fixing things up in general</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 6th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Took Mr Knowles to town rape seed 13 {cent symbol} Groceries 25 {cent symbol} dry goods 25 {cent symbol} {13, 25, 25 in ledger} Took a look around {illegible} Farm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 4th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>M Baley started to cut Sowed rape, boys were scuffling &amp; hoeing turnips</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 8th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>M Baley started to cut our oats today we also cut most of our peas &amp; shocked up some oats</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 9th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Trent went with Andrew for his Furniture and bgt {bought} basket 40 {cent symbol} {40, 05 in ledger} boys scuffling Turnips &amp; choring stamp for Mina</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_Aug_10th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday Aug 10th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 14th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Aug 10th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished pulling peas, also shocked most of the oats that were cut and chored a little also finished scuffling turnips Mary paid for dress making 5.00 stamp 03. Gloves for Mina 15 {cent symbol} {5.00, 03, 15 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Mary and I went to Church in the morning. Heard a young man preach he was very good, Mina, C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School} in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 12th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took Mary and Andrew to the train in the morning, Mary hat and waterproof $5.00 Ticket $2.75 money she took with her bgt {bought} hardware 42 {cent symbol} postage form 6 {cent symbol} postage for myself, 03, Bran 80 {cent symbol} {5.00, 1.15, 2.75, 06, 80, 03 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 13th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Baleys finished cutting all but about 3/4 of an acre of our oats, this morning we finished shocking it up and hauled in the peas, 4 loads</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 14th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished peas &amp; hauled two loads of oats, went to town bgt {bought} Groceries, 50 {cent symbol} got 100" of flour to be returned again sent a P.O. order to J + J for our cattle, 5 {cent symbol} for order envelope 05 {6.00, 05, 15 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_Aug_15th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday Aug 15th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Aug 15th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled in four loads of oats, and did the chores</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to town this morning to see M Sandilands about the farm he is going to do what he can in my case hauled four loads of oats</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 17th</span></h2> <p>shower &amp; storm in evening</p> <p>Hauled three loads of oats 2 siberian, {farmer?} went to town in evening bgt {bought} meat {45 in ledger} had all chocks &amp; some fences to set up after storm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>Mina &amp; I went to church heard the Pastor of Centinary Church Hamilton preach, it was very good, M {Mina} C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 19th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>went to town with grist in morning 12 1/2 bags, 72 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} wheat germ, 25" 56 tea, 37 {cent symbol} other groceries 18 {cent symbol} {72, 56, 27, 18 in ledger} Baleys finished out cutting today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20th</span></h2> <p>Changeable</p> <p>washing show cattle in morning, Hauled in two loads Joanette oats in the afternoon and fixed cattle sheets in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Aug_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Aug 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 25th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Aug 22nd</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>After chores were done in the morning Andrew and I went up to Jim's to see about farm I offered to let Jim have it at the four Thousand if they would throw off this year's rent, Jim did not agree to it yet. A {Andrew} went up to see Th him in afternoon had a letter from Mary. She is improving in health</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 23rd</span></h2> <p>Andrew &amp; I went to see about the sanlan farm as Jim has decided to take this farm and I have went a proposal to sanlan about the farm, and saw M McTaggart about the place, chored in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished hauling our oats except the swamp patch went to town in afternoon bgt {bought} C oil 70. Molasses 38 {cent symbol} basket for Mina 25 {cent symbol} stamp 06 06 washers 05 3 {70, 38, 25, 06, 05 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25th</span></h2> <p>went to meet Mary in the in the morning, she arrived all safe, saw, Dr Herod about Mr Sanlan he is coming up on Monday, boys choring all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25th_Aug_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25th Aug 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 27th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 29th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25th Aug 1895</span></h2> <p>fine warm</p> <p>Mina &amp; Charalie went to Church in the morning we all went to SS {Sunday School} had a good lesson</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary &amp; Andrew &amp; I went to C Town to see about buying the Sanlan Farm we came to an agreement and I signed it and paid down $100.00, we had dinner at Hotel, 75 horse. 10. selery, 15, watch fixed 25</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 27th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>sent man to Dawson's Thrashing {75 in ledger}, Andrew &amp; I took a look around the Farm Then went into town, bgt {bought} Groceries $1.25, stamps + P.C 610 {10, 1.25 in ledger} bananas 10 {cent symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 28th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took two loads of hay to town, 1st $14.20 2nd $20.40 {14.20, 20.40 in ledger} Fees 30 {cent symbol} meat $1.40 pd 1.00 {1.00, 40, 30 in ledger} Jim and Andrew came down to look around barn and stables, they have decided for us to burn the woo green standing wood</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Thrashing today. had. 11 men besides thrashers and myself 2 from shortreed 1 Dawson 1 slater 1 russel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_Aug_29th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday Aug 29th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 31st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_1st_sept"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 1st sept</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Monday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Monday 4th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Aug 29th 1895</span></h2> <p>{Contd?} fine</p> <p>1 McWilliams &amp; Liam 1 Autcheson 1 Baley &amp; James, hired three Dawsons Barker's J at 1.00 boys at 75 {cent symbol} each = 2.50 paid S Aitcheson $5.00 bal due $2.00 {2.50, 5.00, 2.00 in ledger} we have a very good yield of grain I think about, 900 bu of oats and 60 bu pf peas 20 loads of oats and 4 loads peas</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to town in morning sold a load of hay delivered it in afternoon &amp; sold another today's @ 14.75 Tomorrow's 15.00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 31st</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>Took a load of hay to J.M. Bond in morning 2800 lbs @ $15.00 per ton = 21.00 {21.00 in ledger} also recd {received} pay for yesterdays load {18.14 in ledger} took a load to Borsh in afternoon 2460 at $14.25 per L. = 17.00 {cent symbol} {17.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 1st sept</span></h2> <p>Mary and I went to church Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>chored most of the day went to town bgt {bought} rope 45 {cent symbol} {45 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Hauled two loads of hay to town, $21.24 + 19.90 {21.24, 19.90 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Monday 4th</span></h2> <p>Took Two loads of hay to R Stewart $18.98 {cent symbol} $22.34 {18.98 in ledger} Groceries .44. Tomatoes 40, stamps 9 {cent symbol} {44, 40, 9 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_SEPT_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday SEPT 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday SEPT 1895</span></h2> <p>went to town in the morning God hey pressed 1.00 recd {received} $22.34 for a load of hay{22.34 in ledger} bgt {bought} molasses and jar 63. feed botes $2.80 np {2.80 in ledger} got Sallons to trim Bulls feet $2.00 np {2.00 in ledger} saw Mr. Saunders and found that title is all right but we have to get a giant claim deed from Dominion bank, on account of their mortgage, I have to call and see them in Toronto</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine ½ care to Toronto $9.00 Took stock to station and started for Toronto exhibition where we arrived about dark in evening paid for car 9.00 {9.00 in ledger} to receive $ rebate &amp; Whitlaw the same.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7th</span></h2> <p>fine Fixed up stock Stewart came with his from the end.W. also three head from Sarnia</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8th</span></h2> <p>Spend a quiet day not much tour on the grounds went to service in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th</span></h2> <p>fine Washing cattle and preparing the generally for the show ring</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10th</span></h2> <p>fine Pairing for the ring but were put off until tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_11th_Sept_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 11th Sept 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_12th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_16"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 11th Sept 1895</span></h2> <p>Our cattle were judged today we recd {received} 1st &amp; medal for bull 1st for bull calf, 1st &amp; 3rd for cow 1st for 3 year old cow 2nd for heifer calf and 1st for herd in all $133.00 saw a number of old friends Mr Blight, L. Walker, H McDougall, Jas McDougall Mrs Dulson.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>keeping stock in fair shape and looking around the grounds, Tom came Telegram Tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Jemmie, John &amp; Bessie stayed with us all night, I have taken a cold, we shipped for Montreal tonight {25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>our car fare to Montreal is $37.13 &amp; we are to receive $4.13 if we are under 22500 lbs of a load I pay half stewart half $18.57 {18.57 in ledger} Travelling all day through poor looking country</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; warm</p> <p>arrived at mile end about 9 AM and got to grounds about noon things are not very inviting</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16</span></h2> <p>T &amp; I washed the cattle and prepared generally for show ring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 25th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Tuesday we prepared for showing in morning were took into ring about 2 P.M. &amp; repeated Toronto victories also 1st on heifer calf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 18th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>spent all day in taking care of cattle and looking around Grounds ect went to the Doctor got some medicine cost 1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>choring generally and tact taking as good care of myself as I could bed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20th</span></h2> <p>warm</p> <p>work was about same as yesterday we are held longer than usual bed for 4 nights &amp; 1 meal $1.25 {1.25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21st</span></h2> <p>very warm</p> <p>1/2 car to Ottawa $5.50 {5.50 in ledger}</p> <p>we put stock on the train about noon and they stayed there ill dark, we have been rather badly used at Montreal</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22nd</span></h2> <p>hot</p> <p>we arrived in Ottawa about noon got stock settled on the grounds and hunted a boarding place went to service in evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23rd</span></h2> <p>warm</p> <p>we washed stock &amp; got ready to show tomorrow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>we were preparing to show but were not called out</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 25th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>we were called out today about 3 P.M. and had some changes made, Mysr 1st &amp; Diploma Kyma 2 II Bull calf took Diploma</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Oct_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Oct 1st 1895</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>chored and looked around a little went to parliament building went into Tower it was a Grand sight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>chored &amp; prepared to leave in evening which we did about 5 P.M. got loaded about dark</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>spent the day on the road to home it was quite pleasant but we are now quite tired of Train and show</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>arrived home th ten oclock today feeling quite tough</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 30th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>went to Town with Tom in morning took a look over the new farm, got our Truck at the station and shipped Tom's calf to Mt Forest paid Tom $12.00 paid Mr Scroggie $9.00 {12.00, 9.00 in ledger} 5 that I borrowed &amp; 4 that Mary got in goods ect while I was away bgt, Grapes ect 42 {cent symbol} paid Rudd, for feed pans $2.80 paid Lawrence Goetz $1.00 {42, 2.80, 1.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Oct 1st 1895</span></h2> <p>I was sick all day, &amp; stayed in bed, Lawrence Goetz finished plowing at new farm and I paid him 5.65 he recd {received} 60 {cent symbol} from Mary before</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Oct_2nd_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Oct 2nd 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 3rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Oct 2nd 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Andrew Mary and I went to town to settle about the farm we could not make a final settlement as the deed had not come back from Quebec so at present have to wait paid Mrs Johnston for Lawrence's board $2.25 bal to pay yet $2.25 {2.25, 2.25 in ledger} received the Registered pedigree of Hether Belle from Dawes &amp; Co Lachine</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Choring in morning putting lambs on rape fixing fence fixing calf to prevent sucking cutting corn in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 4th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to tiwn with grist paid for 100" of flour I got before &amp; got, 53" of flour &amp; 93" of bran &amp; shorts, paid sallows for paring Bulls feet $2.00, paid Wakefields bill 4.00 stamp for Mina, 03, {2.00, 4.00, 03, 10 in ledger} saw Saunders about deed but it has not come yet recd {received} agreement &amp; copy of mortgage had Mr Neish helping this afternoon 40 {cent symbol} {40 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Had three McRaw boys helping to pick potatoes have to pay them, 65 {cent symbol} {65 in ledger} Henry Leadley was here also, we got on fairly well paid Henry $1.00 {1.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary C {Charlie} &amp; I went to church heard D Henderson preach Mina C &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_8th_Oct"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 8th Oct</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_10th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 10th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_11th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 11th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 7th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; damp</p> <p>went to town in morning to see about help to take up potatoes, got Henry &amp; Willie Sadrocendke @ 30 {cent symbol} each per day on fine days. nothing on event sent $5.00 To Harvey Illinois {5.00 in ledger} to register two calves Bowman's no 1 and Bonnie Lad {illegible} express 05. stamps 08 bgt {bought} Shoes for Mina and C {Charlie} $2.45 postage for Mina 05, socks for C {Charlie} 70. Books for C 15, for Mina 1.00 Mina's Hat dress and jacket $10.20 Leggings for Charlie 50 paid Mina's fees for Sept {2.45, 05, 70, 15, 1.00, 10.20, 50, 2.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 8th Oct</span></h2> <p>cold Taking up potatoes all day had McRae's boys helping 65 np {65 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 9th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>working at potatoes all day had McCrae boys</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 10th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>we finished potatoes except harrowing had boys all day {65 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 11th</span></h2> <p>wet</p> <p>picked potatoes a while in morning and then chored rest of the day had, 1 man from Baley's and and Lawrence Goetz at Russel's thrashing 1/2 day Lawrence chored the rest of day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_Oct_12th_95"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday Oct 12th 95</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 15th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Oct 12th 95</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; damp</p> <p>went to mill with grist 11 bags then went to colt to Mr Kerbys. paid for chopping then went to town sent 6.00 to Dawes &amp; co. Lachine for reg heifer Heather Belle, paid $6.50 to Peter Anderson for Mr J Kerby for colt pasture paid for Line 5 {cent symbol} stamp &amp; order 08, bgt {bought} shere for plow 40 {cent symbol} paid R Shortreed for Show Ticket came home and chored in evening {55, 6.00, 6.50, 08, 40, 1.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary Charlie and I went to Church heard Rev Crosby preach on Abraham's faith Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mary Mina &amp; I went to church in evening heard Crosby and Hunter preach their farewell Exhortations</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 14</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Had L Goetz and McRae boys helping, Kyma 3 calved today bull C</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Finished taking up mangels carrots and potatoes have about 300 bags of potatoes, 11 loads mangels 4 loads carrots, had L, I and Mcrae boys went to town executed the mortgage and to apply bgt {bought} Gro {groceries} 98. W Soda 25, recd {received} on principal 2.00 from Exhibition of {Row?} front mortgage sent $1.00 to Canada Life Assurance Co. Hamilton {illegible} {98, 2.00 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Oct_16th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Oct 16th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Oct 16th 1895</span></h2> <p>Lawrence Goetz and I plowing down on new farm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 17th</span></h2> <p>cool</p> <p>Lawrence &amp; I plowing all day. Baley's sent a hand to Shortreeds thrashing for me Russel is to go tomorrow paid McRae boys $5.00 they have to return 80 {cent symbol} {5.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Lawrence and I plowing he all day and I until 3.45 P.M. then I went to town bgt {bought} meat. 30 {cent symbol} Flour 50" to be returned saw McLeau's boy and he says I am to come in to see about the farm business recd {received} registered certificates of pedigree of Bowmans no 1 and Bonnie lad, Also recd receipt from Canada life Assurance Co of $100 paid on principal of Bowfront mortgage</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19th</span></h2> <p>Dull first Snow</p> <p>Lawrence plowing all day and I in afternoon boys hoeing out blue weed I went to town in morning to see about deed but it has not come yet. Sent word about insurance that we would only insure for 1500 with the mortgage drew $10.00 out of bank paid Johnston $2.25 for board, paid Lawrence $1.00 bgt apples 775 {cent symbol} {2.25, 1.00, 75 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20th_Oct_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20th Oct 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 25th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 26th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20th Oct 1895</span></h2> <p>Dull Stormy</p> <p>Mina and I went to Church heard D Henderson preach a sermon on giving, it was very good. M {Mina} C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 21st</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Lawrence and I plowing all day at new farm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Taking up Turnips all day had Lawrence and Fred McRae</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 23</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Andrew and I went to town to see about farm deed could not finish up the business until more word was received from Toronto Lawrence was here all at Baleys thrashing in the morning and pulling turnips in afternoon I bgt {bought} sickle 35 {cent symbol} Groceries 63 {cent symbol} sold eggs 75 {35, 63, 75 in ledger} bal to our credit 18 {cent symbol} Fred McRae was here all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Lawrence &amp; I pulling turnips all day Fred McRae picking</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 25th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Lawrence and I pulling turnips all day Mary Mina Charlie Henry Leadley &amp; I all went to tea meeting, I paid for all 75 {cent symbol} 15 {cent symbol} for Mina</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Taking up turnips had Lawrence H Leadley &amp; McRae boys went to town in morning Paid Lawrence $5.00 {5.00 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday October 27th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; wet</p> <p>Mary and Charlie went to Church in morning Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School} in afternoon, had a good school</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 28th</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <p>Andrew and I went to town saw Saunders about Lease Agreement, also asked the advice of Mr Lamprey and K McLean, and by their advice we signed the agreement paid, McLean $1913.24 {1912.24 in ledger} for Blake Lash &amp; Cassids Toronto Also paid Saunders $5.00 {5.00 in ledger} that I agreed to it he did the business for me, paid for Abstract 80 {cent symbol} {80 in ledger} reg deed $1.55 {1.55 in ledger} reg Final order of foreclosure 50 {cent symbol} {50 in ledger} left the order foreclosure and deed to be registered, Came home &amp; laid up turnips pit and did the chores. Ji came this evening and offers to give us $75.00 for to leave the place after the fat Stock Show we got the chaff, half the wood, he gets what straw is left and the hay fork arrangements</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Lawrence and I covering and fencing pit Lawrence here 3/4 day paid Minas fees for October, Stationary for Mina 15 {cent symbol} {15 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 31st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_1st_Nov_1895"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 1st Nov 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 2nd</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>took 595 lbs wheat to Mill recd {received} 400" flour 175" fee I paid for chopping seven bags &amp; making flour of the 595 of wheat into flour $1.35 sold lamb skin, 80 {80, 1.35 in ledger} paid fee fo cattle breeders Association 1.00 {1.00 in ledger} bgt {bought} a horned dorset ewe lamb $5.25 {5.25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 31st</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Lawrence and I plowing all day, finished the sixteen acre field and also patch beside roots</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 1st Nov 1895</span></h2> <p>Lawrence and I plowing all day finished patch between house and creek and started behind bush, I went to town in evening made application for insurance, and recd {received} Interim receipt, for $1200.00 in the London Mutual, 1000 on house and 200 on barn, starts today and ends Nov 1st 98 {1898}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>went to town in the morning sold eggs, 15 3/4 doz @ 15 $2.37 {2.37 in ledger} bgt {bought} groceries $2.28 {cent symbol} {2.28 in ledger} got Blacksmithing done 30 {cent symbol} np {30 in ledger} recd {received} a letter from home Lawrence was plowing all day &amp; I about two hours</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Nov_3rd_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Nov 3rd 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 6th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Nov 3rd 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mina and I went to church in the morning heard D Henderson preach we had a very good class and stayed for sacrament Herbert Leadley came out with me to take charge of the S.S. {Sunday School} we had a good school, I took him home after tea had quite a nice chat</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Lawrence and I plowing all day, I had rather a hard time of it among the stumps and so had the horses</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5th</span></h2> <p>{ink colour changes} fine</p> <p>Lawrence and I plowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 6th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>we finished new land and started at the patch near west end road behind house, got shere sharped 10 np {10 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Lawrence and I plowing all day, he leaves tonight as I think I can finish tomorrow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>I plowed the bal of {stupple?} land we have turnip land to do yet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9th Nov 1895</span></h2> <p>Went to town in morning had made application for $1500 insurance in the Manchester Co of England, sent intrim receipt to Blake, Lash &amp; Cassils Toronto, made payable to Robert Hamilton Quebec, Premium $12.50 np policy $1.00, bgt shoes $1.35 paid Barker's boys, $4.65 bgt umbrella, 1.00 sold eggs to sold eggs $1.30 shoe polish 10 got horse shod 20 {cent symbol} stamps for Mina 06 for self 9 {cent symbol} went to to Jim's to see about settling with Johnston about leaving he agrees to pay half of the extra {12.50, 1.35, 1.00, 4.65, 1.00, 1.30, 10, 6, 9 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Mary C {Charlie} &amp; I went to church heard D Henderson preach Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 11th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>Took a grist to Mill 12 bags then went down to other place to plow got took ashes to put around trees, gave C McDougall two loads to fix stable. went to mill in evening for grist chopping 60. vinegar &amp; C oil $1.20 paid 80 {cent symbol} owe 1.00 {80, 1.00 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Nov_12th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Nov 12th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_13th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 13th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_14th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 16th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Nov 12th 1895</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>I was plowing all day on Turnip ground Arranged with Johnston tonight for to take posession on the 16th of December I pay the rent after that time, Jas Simpson was here tonight and agrees to the arrangements, he pays me $75 $86.45 {cent symbol}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 13th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>I hauled manure from stable door in morning and after frost was out started to plow, for the rest of the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>I plowed all day on Turnip ground M Johnston signed agreement with regard to giving up posession</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>went to town in morning got Tory shod 70 {cent symbol} pd {paid} for last job 30 {1.00 in ledger} tried to sell straw, finished the plowing on new farm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Took Charlie down to new place &amp; started him to work then went to town got blacksmithing done 10 {cent symbol} went to market saw Mr Reinhardt and took him to see the Model farm stables paid for lamb $5.25 {5.25 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sat_16th_Nov_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sat 16th Nov 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 18th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_19th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 20th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21st</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 16th Nov 1895</span></h2> <p>got whip fixed 04 apples 35 {cent symbol} nails 88 {cent symbol} paid smith's {blacksmith} bill 33 {cent symbol} stamps for {N German?} 05 {04, 35, 88, 05, 33 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>Mina &amp; I went to Church heard stranger preach exhorting us to be steadfast like the cedar tree and useful like the olive tree it was very good</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 18th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>Hauling earth out of stable on new place, had Isac Dyson helping me 75 {cent symbol} {75 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>Isac was hauling out earth all day and I cut some logs for posts and door frames and some lumber cutting costs $1.30 {cent symbol} {1.30, 75, 1.00 in ledger} had Dyson and Rheinhart</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 20th</span></h2> <p>got posts in morning {1.00, 1.00, 25 in ledger} from {Gro?} north he paid for cow to bull went took posts to stewarts planing Mill to be turned, sold turkeys sold lamb skin 85 {cent symbol} {2.72, 85 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21st</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>chored at home until ten o'clock went to town, got pair of Jacks for raising sill of barn and ordered some flooring lumber to make doors Jack to be 25 {cent symbol} worked a little but did not accomplish much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_Nov_22nd_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday Nov 22nd 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_23rd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 23rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 25th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Nov 22nd 1895</span></h2> <p>went down to new place in morning gave I {Isac} Dyson some work and then went to town got line fixed 05 np went to Stewarts got posts, Turning costs $1.05 sawing groove 30 {cent symbol} lumber for doors $1.40 Stick 3x10 16 ft long, 60 got 15 bush line @ 15 {cent symbol} = $2.25 Father came today had I {Isac} Dyson all day 75 {cent symbol} {05, 1.05, 30, 1.40, 2.25, 75 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23rd</span></h2> <p>Dull with sleet</p> <p>Father Isac Dyson &amp; I were working at the other place all day I went to town about ten A.M. sold eggs 13 16/12 doz @ 15 = 2.07 bgt {bought} groceries 1.27 paid bill 30 {cent symbol} 57 {cent symbol} placed to our Cr at scroggies bgt line 15 {cent symbol} {2.07, 1.27, 30, 57, 15 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary Father and I went to church Heard Rev Courtis Ed of C {Guardineou?} be not weary in well doing for in due season ye shall reap if ye {fauct?} not. it was real good.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25th</span></h2> <p>wet</p> <p>Took 10 bags of chop to mill, skinned dead sheep out best shearling for fat stock show died by being kept away from grain for a day or two and then taking a full feed. I, Dyson and Father working all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Nov_27th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Nov 27th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_28th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 28th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 31st</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Nov 27th 1895</span></h2> <p>windy</p> <p>working at new place all day, also Father and I {Isac} Dyson sold 20 roller from 5 to 6 in thick to John Young for 2.75 took them in tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 28th</span></h2> <p>fine &amp; cool</p> <p>went to new place in morning hauled up stones and staked out yard, Had Father I {Isac} Dyson 75 H Thatcher $1.30 {75, 1.30 in ledger} J Barber bgt {bought two loads of gravel</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 29th</span></h2> <p>very fine</p> <p>Had Father and Thatcher 1.50 building I {Isac} Dyson 75 bendig them and S Slater 40 {1.50, 75, 40 in ledger} digging post holes bought thirty fence posts he had in change 2.50/ 8 {cent symbol} 3 bush line .45/15 {2.50, 45 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>went down to new place in the morning, then went to Town got ordered sash 3 @ 99/33 2 @ 25.50 piece of lumber 15 {cent symbol} {99, 50, 15 in ledger} exchan borrowed 5 plank 115 ft/11 1/2 in at 14 per M 4 boards, 14 in @ $12 per M pine got 3 barrels cement @ 8.55/2.85 7" nails, 25 np had Reinhardt 1.00 S. Slater &amp; I {Isac} Dyson 75 {8.55, 25, 1.00, 53, 75 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 31st</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>Father, W Reinhardt 1.00 I {Isac} Dyson 75 {1.00, 75 in ledger} and I were working at new place all day, sent with Mr Johnston for Hardware at Morris sash at stewarts that I ordered yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Dec_1st_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Dec 1st 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 4th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Dec 1st 1895</span></h2> <p>Mary Father and Charlie went to church Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <p>we worked at stables on new place, had Reinhardt 75 I {Isac} Dyson 75 S. Slater 35 got four barrels of cement from paring @ 11.40/2.85 {75, 75, 35, 11.40 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fair &amp; cold</p> <p>S Slater, I {Isac} Dyson 75 {75 in ledger} and I worked at new place. I went to town after dinner recd {received} forty Dollars from Mr German {40.00 in ledger} paid Insurance $21.50 paid for line, 2.70 bgt {bought} lumber 25 recd 2.50 from J. Young for rollers paid I {Isac} Dyson 5.00 paid Mr Russel $1.13 Stamp 03 paid for Fred McRae's medal 03 {21.50, 2.70, 24, 2.50, 5.00, 03, 1.13, 35 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>working at new place all day I {Isac} Dyson 75 {75 in ledger} S. Slater Father &amp; I have S Slater for $8 per month for 1 month got two barrels of cement 5.70/2.85 paid H Thatcher $2.25 {5.70, 2.25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 4th</span></h2> <p>working at new place all day. Father I {Isac} Dyson 75 {75 in ledger} S Slater &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_Dec_6th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday Dec 6th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_7th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 7th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10th_Dec"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10th Dec</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday Dec 6th 1895</span></h2> <p>Father Sam and I were down at new place all day, cut and hauled to Mill 9 pine and one elm log</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 7th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>I {Isac} Dyson 50 Sam Father and I at new place putting in stock hauled in about 12 loads Sold 75' Turkeys @ 6.00/8 eggs 144/{illegible} recd {received} due bill for {them?} bgt {bought} gro {groceries} $1.82 stamps for Mina 13 {7.44, 12, 1.82 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8th</span></h2> <p>cold &amp; clear</p> <p>Father Mina and I went to church heard D Henderson preach on training children we had quite a good class C {Charlie} M {Mina} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father I {Isac} Dyson 75 &amp; S Slater worked at new place, finished the cement pavement, have used nine barrels of cement @ 2.85 $25.65, I took five bags of chop to mill, 25 also paid $1.50 that I owed Mr McRae for chopping</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10th Dec</span></h2> <p>Took the stock to the show gave Mr Miller a capon for dressing the chickens paid entry fees $11.75 went to Mr Pearsons for tea 15 {11.75 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 11th Dec 1895</span></h2> <p>we attended the stock at show, had P Angus cattle and poultry judged, we got 6 prizes in poultry and two i P. Angus cattle ammounting to $40.00 we have finished our part of the milk test for dairy prize, was at pearsons for all my meals today Sam and Father worked at new place {60 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>The show was finished today we were successful in dairy competition with Rose, she got first prize and M Peasces prize of silverware, value $15.00 received $40.00 paid for board $1.20 sold milk 20 {cent symbol} {40.00, 20, 1.20 in ledger} got five members for cattle breeders association G &amp; A Rier, Jas {Trask?} W Stewart Jas. D &amp; O Sorby W Rivers, paid Dyson 5.00 sold 3 lamb 2 sheep for $30 {5.00, 30.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>working at stable all day Mr Reinhart was here $1.00 sold poultry yesterday for $15.00 paid Johnston for tye &amp; bush wheat $7.34, for board 4.90 bgt {bought} hardwarde 48 {cent symbol} lumber 30 {15.00, 4.90, 7.34, 48, 30 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_Dec_14th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday Dec 14th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_16th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_17th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_18th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 18th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Dec 14th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>working at new place all day, Reinhart was here and finished, paid Dyson in full $3.50 paid Reinhart 7.00 {3.50, 7.00 in ledger} recd {received} a note from Mr Johnston and Mr McDougall for $52.50 and I gave them an agreement saying that I would pay the rent on 1st of March to M Hamilton bought hardware today $4.35 np {4.25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>All but I went to church Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to SS {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>we started to move today took down kitchen furniture and part of the other C Baley took a load of Turnips am</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>moving all day weather is very mild now sleighing is going very fast</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 18th</span></h2> <p>got horses shod in morning paid for saw $1.00 and 90 {cent symbol} np {1.00, 90 in ledger} we went for a lod of moving in afternoon saw took a load of straw to sleemans</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_19th_Dec_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19th Dec 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_20th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21st"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22nd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_23"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19th Dec 1895</span></h2> <p>soft</p> <p>Sam took 10 bags of oats to mill to chop 55 {cent symbol} bgt {bought} Bran 60 {cent symbol} bgt bags $1.25 I took a load of straw to keleher and hauled a load of manure from sleeman's I am to get 8 loads of manure from each place for the straw we went to old place for a load in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20th</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Sam &amp; I hauled eight loads of manure 7 from sleemans and one from keleher we spread it on the field near Hales</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21st</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>hauled a load with each team in morning of oats and chaff, chored in afternoon it was quite wet, paid Mr Baley 12.25 {12.25 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mary Father and I went to church heard Rev Austin of St Thoms preach, Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>Sam C {Charlie} &amp; I went for a load of roots and a load of grain and chaff sam went to Baleys to thrash but the rain stopped them we chored in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_Dec_24th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday Dec 24th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_25th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 25th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_26th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 26th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday Dec 24th 1895</span></h2> <p>we chored all day as roads were not fit to go for a load</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 25th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>we chored a while in morning sam went home. Father and I went to church, I bgt {bought} hardware 95 {cent symbol} {95 in ledger} chored around barn in afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 26th</span></h2> <p>went to school meeting in morning audited the books and found them correct then came home and went to M W {no?} Whittlaw's funeral in afternoon, went down town bgt {bought} hardware $1.25 np apples 20 {cent symbol} np {1.25, 20 in ledger} Father and sam &amp; Charlie were cleaning up cellars ect.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Sam was hauling gravel into the hen house and Father leveling, Charlie &amp; I went up to old place for a load of chaff and oats, after dinner I took a load of straw to D Keleher to exchange for eight loads of manure, I get 6.00 for each load of straw and pay 75 {cent symbol} for each load of manure, Sam Father and I went up for a load of Turnips chaf &amp; oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_December28th_1895"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday December28th 1895</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_1st"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 1st</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday December28th 1895</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Sam took 16 bags of chop to mill np 80 {cent symbol} Father and Charlie took the other team and went for chaff and oats, I went to town paid G.B. Hood for insurance $3.90 {3.90 in ledger} pd W. McRae 50 {cent symbol} for Bible Society paid W.B. Swayze $13.00 {13.00 in ledger} for plow, recd {received} $10 {10.00 in ledger} from H Wade for prize money for Dairy cow paid S Slater $6.00 {6.00 in ledger} on a month wages bal due him $2.40 sold eggs $1.45 {1.45 in ledger} recd {received} the silver water pitcher from J.S. pearce paid for engraving 35 {cent symbol} {35 in ledger} Took Heather Belle to Lord Aberdeen 2nd at O.A.C.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Father Mina and Charlie went to church, Mina C {Charlie} &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr Bollert addressed the school &amp; it was very good</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 30th</span></h2> <p>Father and Charlie went for a load of turnips and I went for some lumber 38.2 X 4, 4. 3 X 4 = 352 @ 105 sam 3.70 {3.70 in ledger} bgt {bought} two pair hinges 60 {cent symbol} nails 52 {cent symbol} bolts, 26 $1.40 np W Luck was here all day 1.00 sent for 40" nails in afternoon $1.00 {1.40, 1.00, 1.20 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 1st</span></h2> <p>stormy</p> <p>Henry, Charlie &amp; I went for two four loads of root N Tuck here half a day {50 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_Jan_1st_1896"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday Jan 1st 1896</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 3rd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_6th"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 6th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday Jan 1st 1896</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>both teams hauling grain in morning and in afternoon I was getting lumber ready Took Kyma Thursday {Leverdhill?} to OAC Bull Lord Aberdeen 2nd</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 2nd</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>two teams hauling grain in morning and one in afternoon we finished hauling grain today I worked around yard postage for mina and C {Charlie} 9 {cent symbol} {9 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3rd</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>we worked at yard all day Mr Luck here all day $1.00 since ten oclock, S Slater came for bal of his wages 2.00 {2.00 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 4th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>we worked at yard all day. Mr Luck was here 1.00 {1.00 in ledger} went to town in evening sold butter $1.36 paid D Savages bill $6.50 {6.50 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>Father Mary and I went to church heard D Henderson preach a New Year sermon Mina &amp; I went to S.S. {Sunday School}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 6th</span></h2> <p>cold</p> <p>went to town in morning got harness fixed 25 {cent symbol} sold sheep skins $1.90 bgt {bought} Flour horses shod {1.90, 1.00, 95 in ledger} polled my {vote? rote?} a plumper for Hales and the old Rape and {Depaty?} exchanged gobblers with Crosby</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Implements &amp; Live Stock 1895</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Horses</td> <td>$/cents</td> <td>$/cents</td> </tr><tr><td>Douglas</td> <td>100.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Tory</td> <td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Nell</td> <td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Prince</td> <td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Maud</td> <td>25.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>315.00</td> <td>315.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cattle</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Kyma</td> <td>125.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Kyma 3rd</td> <td>125.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Mysie</td> <td>80.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Kyma of L</td> <td>115.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Belle</td> <td>60.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>no 1</td> <td>60.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>no 2</td> <td>25.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Lor Aberdeen 3rd</td> <td>100.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Bonnie Lad</td> <td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>750.00</td> <td>750.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Grades &amp; Durhams</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Nettie</td> <td>55.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Rose</td> <td>50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Dina</td> <td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Dick</td> <td>30.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Lady</td> <td>15.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Trixie</td> <td>15.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>208.00</td> <td>208.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sheep</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>B Ewes</td> <td>50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Shearling Ewe</td> <td>7.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>" wether</td> <td>7.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Lambs</td> <td>17.50</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>81.50</td> <td>81.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Poultry</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Turkeys</td> <td>20.00</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>1,374.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Total Live Stock &amp; Imp</td> <td></td> <td>1,684.73</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>135.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" " &amp; cash</td> <td></td> <td>1,819.23</td> </tr><tr><td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; paid on mortgage</td> <td>1,969.73</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>420.50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>2,392.73</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Implements</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Wagon</td> <td>38.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Buggy</td> <td>35.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Democrat</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrow</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cultivator</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Rake</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cutter</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Plows</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrows</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mower</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>P Harvester</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Forks</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Shovels</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>bags</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>scuffler</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>rack</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Trough</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>C box</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sundries</td> <td>8.50</td> </tr><tr><td>sulpher</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hay</td> <td>58.46</td> </tr><tr><td>Oats</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Wheat</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>peas</td> <td>17.27</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>310.73</td> </tr><tr><td>Cash on hand</td> <td>135.00.</td> </tr><tr><td>paid on Bowfront Mortgage</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Total L.S. Imp cash on hand and paid on mortgage and Household Furniture =</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>$2,370.23</td> <td>Total for 14 June 1895</td> </tr><tr><td>$60 send for transfer this fal</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Apr 20th 1898 Horses</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>200.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>100.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>60.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>$450.00</td> <td>$450.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cattle</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>125.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>125.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>80.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>125.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>100.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>100.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>100.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td>K To heifer</td> </tr><tr><td>75.00</td> <td>H. Bloom</td> </tr><tr><td>75.00</td> <td>4 yearlings</td> </tr><tr><td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>75.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td>heifer claves</td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td>Bullule</td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>150.00</td> <td>Bull</td> </tr><tr><td>70.00</td> <td>Steer</td> </tr><tr><td>85.00</td> <td>Heifer</td> </tr><tr><td>40.00</td> <td>grade Cows</td> </tr><tr><td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>8.00</td> <td>" cakes</td> </tr><tr><td>5.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>N 28.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1,828.00</td> <td>$1,828.00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Stock</span></h2> <p>Apr 1898 bgt forward</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Sheep</td> <td>$2,278.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Ram</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>old ewe</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>3 young ewes</td> <td>45.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1 shear</td> <td>45.00</td> </tr><tr><td>2 sherlings</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>4 grades</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>4 lambs</td> <td>30.00</td> </tr><tr><td>2 rams</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>$185.00</td> <td>$185.00</td> </tr><tr><td>wagons</td> <td>60.00</td> </tr><tr><td>hen</td> <td>10.50</td> </tr><tr><td>turkeys</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>waggons</td> <td>60.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Buggy</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrow</td> <td>1.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Cultivator</td> <td>19.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Rake</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Culter</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Plow</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>9 plow</td> <td>16.00</td> </tr><tr><td>harrow</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>mower</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>P. Harvester</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Forks</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Shovel</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>bags</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr><tr><td>scuffler</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>racks</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>C {illegible}</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>seed drill</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Binder</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>roller</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>$225.75</td> <td>$225.75</td> </tr></tbody></table> bgt forward 2,688.75 <table><tbody><tr><td>weeder</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>sleigh</td> <td>14.00</td> </tr><tr><td>pulper</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>chisels &amp; saws</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>angers &amp; bits</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>fanning mill</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sundries</td> <td>8.95</td> </tr><tr><td>Harness</td> <td>26.00</td> </tr><tr><td>sundries ect</td> <td>6.05</td> </tr><tr><td>pea chop</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>oat "</td> <td>3.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Bran</td> <td>1.20</td> </tr><tr><td>Hen feed</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mangels</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>feed oats</td> <td>7.80</td> </tr><tr><td>Mandesuri Barley 5 bush</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Rye</td> <td>36.65</td> </tr><tr><td>wheat</td> <td>52.00</td> </tr><tr><td>peas</td> <td>96.25</td> </tr><tr><td>potatoes</td> <td>132.50</td> </tr><tr><td>430.65</td> <td>430.65</td> </tr><tr><td>Furniture</td> <td>386.55</td> <td>386.55</td> </tr><tr><td>Wood</td> <td>30.00</td> <td>30.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>3,530.95</td> </tr><tr><td>Ammount W. Owes us</td> <td>2,676.42</td> </tr><tr><td>Improvement on farm</td> <td>1,000.00</td> </tr><tr><td>money Invested in Farm</td> <td>2,000.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Interest from W</td> <td>133.83</td> </tr><tr><td>M Germans account</td> <td>77.50</td> </tr><tr><td>J. Batty</td> <td>73.16</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>5,960.91</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>5,960.91</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>9,496.86</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>622.39</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>8,874.47</td> </tr><tr><td>notes on accounts we owe</td> <td>422.39</td> </tr><tr><td>Interest due June 1st</td> <td>200.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>622.39</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>$/cents</td> <td>$/cents</td> <td>$/cents</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>583.75</td> <td>620.85</td> <td>555.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Home furnishings</td> <td>Mar 18 {N5?} 1891</td> <td>1892</td> <td>1893</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>1891</td> <td>$/cents</td> <td>555.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Stoves</td> <td>20.00</td> <td>18.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Organ</td> <td>75.00</td> <td>60.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Music</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sewing Machine</td> <td>28.00</td> <td>28.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Tables</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Music Table</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Sofa</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.50</td> </tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>6 chairs</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>What-not</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bedroom Suite</td> <td>17.00</td> <td>16.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bedroom Suite</td> <td>14.00</td> <td>13.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bed-stead</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>Lamps</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Chamber-sets</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Books</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Lounges</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>clock</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Pictures</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Trunk</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>Cupboards</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Small stands</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Curtains</td> <td>14.00</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dishes</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Small things in kitchen</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.90</td> </tr><tr><td>Preserve jars</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Milk pans</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Jewelry</td> <td>45.00</td> <td>45.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cream crock</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Silverware</td> <td>25.00</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Table cloths</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>small articles</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Violin</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>5.00 B &amp; S</td> </tr><tr><td>Carpet 73 yds</td> <td>22.00</td> <td>22.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mats</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>8.00 {illegible}</td> </tr><tr><td>Beds</td> <td>30.00</td> <td>29.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Bed-clothes</td> <td>13.00</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Towels</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Other clothes</td> <td>165.00</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Total</td> <td></td> <td>$583.75</td> </tr></tbody></table> An increase of $37.10 over 1891 {written vertically} <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>1892</td> <td>1894</td> <td>402.68</td> </tr><tr><td>Stoves</td> <td>20.00</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Organ</td> <td>75.00</td> <td>70.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Music</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sewing-machine</td> <td>28.00</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Tables</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Music-table</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sofa</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.50</td> </tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>6 chairs</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>4 chairs</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>What-not</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bedroon-suite</td> <td>17.00</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" "</td> <td>14.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bed-stead</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Lamps</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Chamber-sets</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Books</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Lounges</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Clock</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Pictures</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Trunk</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Cupboards</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Small stands</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Curtains</td> <td>14.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dishes</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>small things in kitchen</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Preserve jars</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Milk pans</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Jewelry</td> <td>45.00</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cream-crock</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Silverware</td> <td>25.00</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Table-clothes</td> <td>4.50</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr><tr><td>small articles</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Violin</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Carpet 73 yds</td> <td>22.00</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Carpet-Balls</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mats</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Boots &amp; Shoes</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Beds</td> <td>30.00</td> <td>30.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bed-clothes</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Towels</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Robe</td> <td>9.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Other clothes</td> <td>175.00</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>clothes {ringer?}</td> <td>3.50</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Basket</td> <td>.60</td> <td>.60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$620.85</td> <td>$402.60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$402.60</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 20 1898</span></h2> <p>$386.55 {cent symbol} Value Furniture 1899</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>20.00</td> <td>20.00</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>50.00</td> <td>50.00</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>15.00</td> <td>15.00</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>4.00</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1.00</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.75</td> </tr><tr><td>6.50</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>6.00</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>2.50</td> <td>2.40</td> <td>1.80</td> </tr><tr><td>.40</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>3.00</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>10.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>12.00</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>.50</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>2.00</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1.50</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1.00</td> <td>.75</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>8.00</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>12.00</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>.50</td> <td>.25</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>10.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>9.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1.50</td> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1.00</td> <td>.50</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>2.00</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>40.00</td> <td>60.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>.50</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>20.00</td> <td>30.00</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>3.50</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>5.00</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>20.00</td> <td>18.00</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>3.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>21.00</td> <td>5.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>20.00</td> <td>30.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>8.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1.00</td> <td>1.50</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>61.00</td> <td>40.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>3.00</td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>.60</td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>420.50</td> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1900</span></h2> <p>Value Furniture</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>247.20</td> </tr><tr><td>Stove</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Robe</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>R.R. chain</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$329.73</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>34.28</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Live Stock Mch 18th 1891</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Maud</td> <td>150</td> </tr><tr><td>Bes</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>Frank</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>Bolts</td> <td>100</td> </tr><tr><td>Bessy</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>" 2nd</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>" 3rd</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>" 4th</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Kyma</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>Hens</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$678.00</td> </tr></tbody></table> {following table written vertically} <table><tbody><tr><td>Church Rev Rent</td> <td>$7.80</td> </tr><tr><td>Missionary collection</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Repairs to church fence</td> <td>.87</td> </tr><tr><td>Collection to poor</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>{Supernumuation Fund?}</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Educational</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hospital</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>charitable purpose</td> <td>.30</td> </tr><tr><td>" "</td> <td>.30</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2.04</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Wagon</td> <td>42.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrow</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Plow</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cutter</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Horse-rake</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrows</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Mower</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Forks</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Bags</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Shovels etc.</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Harness</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Halters</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Oats 60 Bush</td> <td>30.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" 40 "</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Pease 13 "</td> <td>9.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Potatoes 12 bags</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Apples</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hay</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cash</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>213.75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>683.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$896.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Lumber</td> <td>100.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1850.00</td> </tr></tbody></table> {following table/text written vertically} $57.18 due to charitable purposes 57.18 <table><tbody><tr><td>collection for poor</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>" " evangelist</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>" " anniversary</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>" " poor</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr Ferman's well</td> <td>7.90</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">1892</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Maud</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bess</td> <td>125.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Frank</td> <td>90.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Colts</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bessie</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" 2nd</td> <td>35.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" 3rd</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" 4th</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Kyma</td> <td>75.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Vick</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>D of W</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Black Prince</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hens</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Turkeys</td> <td>4.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Waggon</td> <td>42.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrow</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Plow</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cutter</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Horse-rake</td> <td>3.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrows</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Mower</td> <td>18.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Forks</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bags</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Shovels etc.</td> <td>3.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Harness</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Halters</td> <td>2.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Sleigh</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Buggy</td> <td>55.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hay-forks</td> <td>35.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oats 3.00</td> <td>99.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Pease 70</td> <td>44.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Wheat</td> <td>4.72</td> </tr><tr><td>Barley 9.50</td> <td>4.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Corn</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>6 ac Fall Wheat</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Beans</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Meal</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hay</td> <td>156.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Straw</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Carrots</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Turnips</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Potatoes</td> <td>11.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Salt</td> <td>.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Coal-oil</td> <td>1.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Flour &amp; Oat</td> <td>4.20</td> </tr><tr><td>Wages</td> <td>16.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cash</td> <td>19.93</td> </tr><tr><td>Cash on hand</td> <td>130.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1,722.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>245.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1,476.50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>896.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Increase on farm etc.</td> <td>$579.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Increase on household</td> <td>37.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Total</td> <td>$616.85</td> </tr><tr><td>J's wages</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$591.85</td> </tr><tr><td>Straw 1891</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>571.85</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Given for charitable purposes</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Given for charitable purposes</td> <td>$/cents</td> </tr><tr><td>Church Pew Rent up to May 1892</td> <td>7.80</td> </tr><tr><td>Missionary Collection</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Repairs to Church fence</td> <td>.87</td> </tr><tr><td>Collection to Poor</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Superannuation Fund</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Educational</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hospital</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Charitable purposes</td> <td>2.64</td> </tr><tr><td>Collection for Poor</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>" " Evangelist</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Annversary Collection</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Collection for Poor</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Mr German's Bell</td> <td>7.90</td> </tr><tr><td>Pew Rent up to May 1893</td> <td>9.02</td> </tr><tr><td>Superannuation Fund</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Bible Society</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Charitable Purposes</td> <td>.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Hospital Lamb</td> <td>.76</td> </tr><tr><td>Collection for S {Sunday} School</td> <td>.10</td> </tr><tr><td>pew rent up to May 1894</td> <td>7.25</td> </tr><tr><td>Educational Fund</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Women's Missionary col</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>37.34</td> </tr><tr><td>Other Charitable Contributions</td> <td>8.21</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>45.55</td> </tr><tr><td>Our Increas since 1892 is $1,054.10 10% in $105.41 - 45.55 =</td> <td>$59.86</td> </tr></tbody></table> we still owe 59.86 {cent symbol} to charitable purposes Balance to pay on 1894 acct. $26.40 {cent symbol} " behind " 1895 " 13.20</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Live Stock 1894</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>$/cents</td> </tr><tr><td>Horses 5</td> <td>300.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Kyma 2nd</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" "</td> <td>100.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mysie</td> <td>100.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Lady</td> <td>62.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Lord Aberdeen</td> <td>62.50</td> </tr><tr><td>" " 2nd</td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Kymas BC</td> <td>50.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1,045.00</td> <td>1,045.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Durhams</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Good Luck</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nettie</td> <td>60.00</td> </tr><tr><td>B Calf</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nettie calf</td> <td>5.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Allie calf</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Allie May</td> <td>60.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Rose &amp; calf</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Trixie</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>poultry</td> <td>16.00</td> <td>278.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Implements</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Wagon</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Buggy</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Denweat?}</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrow</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Cultivator</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Rake</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>cutter</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>plows</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrows</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mower</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>p harvester</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Forks</td> <td>3.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Shovels</td> <td>2.00</td> </tr><tr><td>bags</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>sundries</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>scuffler</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>rack</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Trough</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr><tr><td>C box</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>195.10</td> </tr><tr><td>Pulper</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Hay</td> <td>56.00</td> </tr><tr><td>straw</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>oats</td> <td>57.00</td> </tr><tr><td>wheat</td> <td>17.00</td> </tr><tr><td>peas</td> <td>29.00</td> </tr><tr><td>seeds</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>chop</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>potatoes</td> <td></td> <td>187.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Total L {Live} Stock &amp; Imp {Implements} ect</td> <td></td> <td>1,695.10</td> </tr><tr><td>we paid on mortgage</td> <td></td> <td>575.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Furniture ect</td> <td></td> <td>402.60</td> </tr><tr><td>Cash on hand</td> <td>219.48</td> <td>2,672.70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Modd Farm</td> <td></td> <td>2,522.70</td> <td>Total 1894</td> </tr><tr><td>Bills payable</td> <td>30.00</td> </tr><tr><td>S. Blight</td> <td>120.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>150.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Stock act</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Total in 1892</td> <td></td> <td>1,468.60</td> </tr><tr><td>Increase for Two years 93 &amp; 94</td> <td>$1,054.10</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Increase in 1898 above 1895</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Horses</td> <td>135.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Cattle</td> <td>870.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sheep</td> <td>104.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Implements &amp; feed</td> <td>120.65</td> </tr><tr><td>Furniture Decrease</td> <td>34.00</td> </tr><tr><td>poultry decrease</td> <td>4.50</td> </tr><tr><td>Real estate increase</td> <td>{2,685.00?}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2,690.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Total Stock 1898</td> <td>8.874.47</td> </tr><tr><td>" " 1895</td> <td>4,978.75</td> </tr><tr><td>Total Increase</td> <td>3,895.72</td> </tr><tr><td>acct paid to Church &amp; Charity</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>acct we are to give to Church and charity is 10% of Increase =</td> <td>389.57</td> </tr><tr><td>acct in arrear</td> <td>39.60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>429.17</td> </tr><tr><td>April 22nd 1898 Account paid since 1895 =</td> <td>100.95</td> </tr><tr><td>" we still owe</td> <td>328.22</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 8, 1899 Acct paid</td> <td>137.16</td> </tr><tr><td>" we still owe</td> <td>191.06</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 8 1899 Acct paid since April 22nd 1898</td> <td>36.21</td> </tr><tr><td>we still owe</td> <td>292.01</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>39.08</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>$331.09</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_29th_Apr_1898"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 29th Apr 1898</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_30th"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 30th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_May_1st_98"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday May 1st 98</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2nd"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2nd</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 29th Apr 1898</span></h2> <p>I finished rolling fall wheat and C G Plowing &amp; cultivating</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 30th</span></h2> <p>fine</p> <p>Mr Flick 1/2 day, I took load of potatoes to Hewer @ 2 38 1/2 bags at 70 = $26.95 I recd {received} $10.00 on it {10.00 in ledger} sold six bags after diner to farmer @ 95 and recd $5.00 {5.00 in ledger} bal due 1.00 took an order from Jackson &amp; Son for 20 bags E.S &amp; 1 bag G.D. &amp; 1 bag G.D. to Taylor. bgt {bought} hardware 50 75 {cent symbol} paid for chopping 60 {cent symbol} Express order ect $1.79 stamps &amp; cards 18 {cent symbol} {75, 60, 1.79, 18 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday May 1st 98</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>we all stayed at home all day. Willie got up today we read Monday some Sunday School books.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2nd</span></h2> <p>Dull</p> <p>we hauled 4 loads manure from sleemans. bgt {bought} grains 35 {cent symbol} {35 in ledger} went to Dr for medicine for Jennie got the mail got a load of potatoes ready for Jackson &amp; Son.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>Took load of potatoes to Jackson's 22 7/9 bags E {Empire} State @ 85 = $19.36 {cent symbol} 1 bag Great Divide @ $1.55 {19.36, 1.55 in ledger} paid my account at Jacksons bgt sugar 1.00 mangel seed 25 {14.85, 1.25 in ledger} sold potatoes to Taylor 165 &amp; 90 = 2.55 bgt flax 10" 25 = bal due me at Taylor $2 20/23</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Made</td> <td>Bills Payable</td> <td>Time</td> <td>Due</td> </tr><tr><td>May 2nd</td> <td>Mr McDee's note for $3.00</td> <td>12 months {P}</td> <td>May 2nd 1893</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Made by Mr Simpson and Mr Darby</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 16th/92</td> <td>in favor of R Shortreed</td> <td>12 " {P}</td> <td>Apr 16th 1893</td> </tr><tr><td>July 6th/92</td> <td>" " " Manue Co</td> <td>3 {P}</td> <td>{Oc 1e 1892?}</td> </tr><tr><td>" "</td> <td>" " " Bank of Commerce</td> <td>1 " {P}</td> <td>Aug 6th "</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 30th/93</td> <td>" " " Alfred Watson acct $25.95</td> <td>10 " {P}</td> <td>Nov 30th 1893</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 29th/93</td> <td>" " " Bank of Commerce $20.00</td> <td>10 " {P}</td> <td>Sept 29th "</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 24th/93</td> <td>" " " Jas Simpson 41.00</td> <td>12 " {P}</td> <td>Feb 24th 1894</td> </tr><tr><td>June 27th</td> <td>" " "A R Simpson 125.00</td> <td>6 " {P}</td> <td>Dec 27th 1893</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 16th</td> <td>" " " Andrew Cummings $36.30</td> <td>10 " {P}</td> <td>Dec 16th 1894</td> </tr><tr><td>May 11th</td> <td>" " " Bank of Commerce 60.00</td> <td>9 " {P}</td> <td>Jan 11th "</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 3/94</td> <td>" " " O.A.C. 26.25</td> <td>12 " {P}</td> <td>Oct 3 1895</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 7/93</td> <td>" " " O.A.C. 30.00</td> <td>12 " {P}</td> <td>Dec 7 1894</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 20th/94</td> <td>" " " W Aitcheson 22.00</td> <td>12 " {P}</td> <td>Nov 20 1895</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 24</td> <td>" " " Bank of Commerce 45.00</td> <td>4 " {P}</td> <td>July 31 1896</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 10</td> <td>" " " Robert Hawkins 21.30</td> <td>10 " {P}</td> <td>Fed 10 1897</td> </tr><tr><td>May 22</td> <td>" " " Bank of Commerce 70.00</td> <td>4 " {P}</td> <td>Sept 25 1896</td> </tr><tr><td>June 13</td> <td>" " " " " " 50</td> <td>4 " {P}</td> <td>Oct 16 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 8</td> <td>" " " " " " 75</td> <td>4 " {P}</td> <td>Dec 11 "</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 14</td> <td>" " " O.A.C. 36 np</td> <td>12 " {P}</td> <td>Oct 14 1897</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 6</td> <td>" " " Bank of Commerce</td> <td>4 " {P}</td> <td>June 6 97</td> </tr><tr><td>May 22</td> <td>" " " " " "</td> <td>15 days {P}</td> <td>" 6</td> </tr><tr><td>May 28th</td> <td>" " " " " "</td> <td>4 " {paid}</td> <td>Oct 1st "</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 17</td> <td>" " " Jacksons puslinch</td> <td>10 " {paid}</td> <td>Dec 17th 97</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 2</td> <td>" " " " Bank of Commerce 100.00</td> <td>3 " {paid}</td> <td>Mar 2nd 98</td> </tr><tr><td>" 24</td> <td>" " " " " "</td> <td>4 " {paid}</td> <td>Apr 24th "</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 2/98</td> <td>" " " Robert Lindsay $18.30</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> Wednesday 4th May fineTook a <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6th</span></h2> <p>I took two loads of straw to sleemans, 7.00 &amp; hauled two loads manure home 80</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sat 7th</span></h2> <p>C &amp; I finished manuring &amp; sowed mangels. I went to town bgt {bought} meat 1.00 bananas 10 grains account 90 {cent symbol} {1.00, 10, 90 in ledger}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Bills_Receivable"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Bills Receivable</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3rd_cont"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3rd cont</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wenesday_4th"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wenesday 4th</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5th"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5th</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Receivable</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Made</td> <td>Bills Receivable</td> <td>Time</td> <td>Ammount</td> <td>Due</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 9th</td> <td>by J.W. Atkinson in favor of Jas Bowman</td> <td>10 mos {months} {P}</td> <td>65.10</td> <td>Feb 12th/93</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 13th/94</td> <td>Jane Ritchie " " " " "</td> <td>3 m {P}</td> <td>60.00</td> <td>Mch 16/95</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Interest from Bowman Bros</td> <td>{P}</td> <td>125.29</td> <td>Apr 15 "</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3rd cont</span></h2> <p>recd bgt {bought seed at Hewers 70 {cent symbol} np recd bgt oatmeal, 25 {cent symbol} recd {received} $229.70 {70, 25, 229.70 in ledger} from Dyment Bros 125.00 {125.00 in ledger} from HA {Drumorl?} for Mysie recd seven dollar 62 {cent symbol} from portion for seed potatoes yesterday {7.62 in ledger}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wenesday 4th</span></h2> <p>Dull &amp; dry</p> <p>C cultivating &amp; I took 35 bags and 20" potatoes to Thorp @ $26.25 / 75 recd 4.00 for potatoes &amp; $1.62 {26.25, 1.62, 4.00 in ledger} to be shipped got horses shod 70 {cent symbol} stamps 05 {70, 05 inledger} market fees 10 {cent symbol} {illegible} Jean &amp; I worked at potatoes in afternoon paid G.B. Morris $10.43 {10.43 in ledger} being account in full to date</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5th</span></h2> <p>fair</p> <p>C hauling manure &amp; I went to town with 5 lots of potatoes to ship. a grist of wheat. 8 bush 15" got 320" flour bgt {bought} 500" Bran $3.00 paid Goldies bill $4.90 paid present 1.13 {1.13 in ledger} got 3 bush {Blue?} peas from Jas Hewer to ship for {Bryout?} press this is 4 bush I have sent for them &amp; at $3.50/75 4 bags {3.50 in ledger} 50 {cent symbol} seeds at Hewers 50 {cent symbol}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Adresses</span></h2> <p>Simon Blight - Esq Care of Mr Brammer Orilla P.O. Ont</p> <p>Simon Blight - Esq Care of A.J. Carson Barrie P.O. Ont</p> <p>Thos Rowell Esq Care of N.S. Tarrish Box 74 Canadaigua New York English adress Todburn Slaley Hexham Northumberland England</p> <p>A.R. Simpson Esq Box 839 St. Thomas Ont</p> <p>Mrs Jno Mountain Boston Mills P.O. Chinquacousy Ont</p> <p>Mrs Johnathan Batty Manauan P.O. Alberta District via Fort Saskatchewan N.W.T. Saddle Lake Edmonton Northwest Territory Egg Lake Parkan P.O. Alberta</p> <p>Nm R. Bowman Esq Mount Forest P.O. Ont</p> <p>Miss Minnie Sallows Petrel P.O. Manitoba</p> <p>John Hill Mrs E. Dickson North Glawford</p> <p>Robert Walker 313 217 York St Hamilton</p> <p>Mrs Richard Walker 54 Clayton Park Square Newcastle on Tyne England</p> <p>Rev.O German Holbrook P.O. Alberta NWT</p> <p>E.g. Haack Lilemaker Drayton Ont</p> <p>J Small 576 Young St Toronto</p> <p>Mrs Jane Knowles 83 William St Brantford Ont</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association Thos McFarlane sec &amp; Leeas Harvey Illinois</p> <p>Alenander Ramsey Secretary A.A.B.A. Banff Scotland</p> <p>John Selliak Teeswater P.A. ont</p> <p>E.L. Collins Wolfville P.A. Nova Scotia</p> <p>Robert F. Burnett Salem P.O. Ont P. Angus</p> <p>Geo Binnie Bunessan PO Ontario</p> <p>John Watson Box 357 Dresden Ont</p> <p>Col. P.G. Blake Grenpell P.G. Assinaboiu NWT</p> <p>John Peterson Grenpell P.O. Assinaboia NWT</p> <p>A.J. King P Angus Melissa P.O. Muskoka</p> <p>J.G. Davidson New Lowel Ont P Angus</p> <p>Mrs Richard Walker Crawcrook on Tyne England Core Mrs Hannah Brown</p> <p>Andrew. G. Wilken Alford Aberdeenshire Scotland</p> <p>W.T Clark box 164 Alliston (sheep)</p> <p>Herbert Stairs Hillaton Kings County Nova Scotia P.A. Cattle</p> <p>Edward Evans Rainham PO Lake View Ont Polled Angus</p> <p>J. Sandilands 34 Victoria St room 44 Land Security Chambers Toronto</p> <p>cheap E.C. Weaver P.A. Niagra 1896 on Lake</p> <p>herd P.A. George McCormack Orillia box 334 1896</p> <p>WP McClary P.O. Compton Quebec 1896</p> <p>H.W. Currie Cromarty Ont P.A. (good boy) 1896 cheap</p> <p>H.P. Robertson 1896 Beachburg Ont</p> <p>C.R. Gics Heidelberg Ont 1896 "Horned Dorset"</p> <p>Jacob Stouffer Altona Claremont Ont station 1897</p> <p>C Carey Yarmouth P.A. N.S. iditor of Yarmouth Light</p> <p>1897 H.W. Carrie Cromarty Ont (good boy) P.A.</p> <p>1897 F.H. Stirtzinger Cheing Gorve farm Fenwick Ont {dorsets sheep)</p> <p>Ed Woodland St Williams Bull calf under 6 mos</p> <p>Samuel Day St. Thomas P.A. Bull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>18531 Balmfield Boy</p> <p>W.J. Haines Apr 26/94 Grieesville P.A. {polled angus} bull Ont</p> <p>Jas. A. McLeod Plainville PO Ont P.A. Bull Apr May 3/94</p> <p>Polled A. Bull May 5/94 A.G. Darroch Cotswold PO Minto Tp</p> <p>J. Andrews Lakeside Farm Goderich P.A.B.</p> <p>P.B. Kelly Tregarva N.W.T.</p> <p>John Lucas Appleby Ont P.A. bull</p> <p>1897 Amos S Finch N Gelanford Ont P.A. Bull</p> <p>1897 Horace Husen Box 81 Paris Ont</p> <p>W.F Hendry Dundalk P.O. Ont Owner of {Englin of?}</p> <p>(1897) Owner of Nettie 2nd 18262 James Glendunning High River Alberta</p> <p>118971 Graham &amp; Sons Riverside Farm Tupperville P.O. Ont P. Angus</p> <p>Watrons Preston Nelson Tioga co PA Tolled Angus Jan 26 1898</p> <p>Jm Richards Bedford Prince Edw Island Cam P. Angus Jan 28/98</p> <p>Ang Eickemeier Mitchell Ont P. Angus heifers Jan 29/98</p> <p>Jas Bray Longburn Manitoba P.A. Herd ans Mar 19/98 Bull 1 yr cow 3 1/2 4" Heifer 2.2 year " " 1 year</p> <p>C.N. Reade P.A. Bull Birchton Que Ans Mar 19/98</p> <p>Graham K Glralford Brantford Ont Dorset Ram ans Mar 23/98</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Orders for Oats</span></h2> <p>Mar 23 D.J. Mcinnon, Queen Hill, Paisley St G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} Ont 2 1/2 bush (bushel) oats</p> <p>Mar 25 John Loggins, Palmerston Ont G.T.R. 2 1/2 bush oats by Freight</p> <p>Mar 25 Thos T Sayles Box 233. Paris Ont G.T.R. 2 bush peas by express</p> <p>Mar 26 William Ische. Seabringville G.T.R. np 2 bush peas</p> <p>Mar 30 F.J. Hayden Fort Wayne Indiana U.S&gt;A. 1 bush peas not sent p to Bryant Press</p> <p>Apr March 31st O.J. Ewing Mulmer PO Alliston Station 1.00 paid bu 2 1/2 oats</p> <p>April 1st Thos Martin Arthur CPR {Canadian Pacific Railway} 12 1/2 bush paid $5.00 box 44"</p> <p>Apr 1st Patrick Upton Adelaide P.O. Ont Kerwood Station G.T.R. not accepted asks for 30 days 25 bush oats np</p> <p>Apr 15th Walter J. Devereux Ridgetown Ont 2 bush to acre $5 5 bush oats paid</p> <p>FitzSimmons &amp; Bro Brownville S oats</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>31.80</td> </tr><tr><td>69.00</td> </tr><tr><td>55.00</td> </tr><tr><td>155.80</td> </tr><tr><td>60.00</td> </tr><tr><td>215.80</td> </tr><tr><td>150.00</td> </tr></tbody></table> Apr 26 Hector R. Lee Galt blue peas refunded money Apr 27 Wm Morgan Rosseau Ont shipped 1st Ma "per Bryant press" 1 bush Blue peas May 21st S. Rowe Bruce Mines 10 bu S Oats Mar 3/98 <table><tbody><tr><td>720</td> </tr><tr><td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>655</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{pages cut out from another book, including poetry/short passages, and glued in book}</p> <p>{Newspapaer article titled "Quarantine Regulations: The Agreement Between the Canadian Unit and United States Governments"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{newspaper article. Title illegible. "By a Young Man" - article about how to live admirably in this world}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12d5d9477abc69e5e9abf8cd650717a0.pdf 1e91462746a06bad51b7ba045a18c96f https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f0184a36371af8a3852dba19154a25e.pdf d0ae85cd083e454069b668d151f46883 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/20690e578b930aa324efb9b390fd0353.pdf 3b7e1499c5e47e43b658cb89aed028f3 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 Annie Rutherford Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Annie Rutherford Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Private Collection Courtesy of David & Jock Rutherford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-1895 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, Sydenham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1894 Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1895 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 Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1895 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1895 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Annie Rutherford Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>THE</p> <p>CANADIAN</p> <p>POCKET DIARY</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1895.</p> <ul><li class="mw-empty-elt"></li> </ul><p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CALENDAR</p> <p><br /> {1895}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dominion of Canada. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT-OTTAWA. GOVERNOR-GENERAL His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir John Campbell Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, &amp;c., &amp;c. GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S SECRETARY'S OFFICE (Eastern Block) Arthur J. L. Gordon, Esq., C.M.G., Secretary. Capt. B.C. Urquhart and Capt. C.P.W. Kindersley, A.D.C., R.M. Ferguson, Esq., David Erskine, and Hon. A.J. Majoribanks, extra A.D.C. Clerks,- C.J. Jones, Wm. Cambell, W.H. Walker, and A.F. Sladen.</p> <p>CABINET MINISTERS OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA According to Precedence The Right Hon. Sir J.S.D. Thompson, K.C.M.G., Q.C., LL.D., P.C., Prime Minister of Justice. Hon. Mackenzie Bowell, Minister of Trade &amp; Commerce. Hon. Sir A.P. Caron, K.C.M.G., Q.C., Postmaster-General. Hon. Sir John Carling, K.C.M.G., without portfolio. Hon. John Costigan, Secretary of State. Hon. Sir Frank Smith, K.C.M.G., without portfolio. Hon John Costigan, Secretary of State. Hon. Sir Frank Smith, K.C.M.G., without portfolio. Hon. Sir George E. Foster, D.C.L., Minister of Finance. Hon. Sir C.H. Tupper, K.C.M.G., LL.D., Q.C., Minister of Marine and Fisheries. Hon. J.G. Haggart, Minister of Railways and Canals. Hon. J.A. Ouimet, LL.B., Q.C., Minister of Public Works. Hon. J. C. Patterson, Minister of Militia and Defence. Hon. T.M. Daly, Q.C., Minister of Interior and Supt. General Indian Affairs. Hon. A.R. Angers, Q.C., Minister of Agriculture. Hon. W.B. Ives, Q.C., Pres. of the Queen's Privy Council.</p> <p>CLERK OF THE QUEEN'S PRIVY COUNCIL AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR. John Joseph McGee Esq. Clerks.- S.E. St. Onge Chapleau, Clerk Crown in Chancery. Joseph Pope, Assistant Clerk of Privy Council. W.H. Lee, F.K. Bennetts and James G. Foley, Deputy Clerk of the Crown in Chancery.</p> <p>SOLICITOR-GENERAL OF CANADA Hon. John J. Curran, Esq., Q.C., B.C.L., LL.D., M.P.</p> <p>CONTROLLER OF INLAND REVENUE Hon. John F. Wood. Esq., Q.C., M.P.</p> <p>CONTROLLER OF CUSTOMS Hon. N. Clarke Wallace, Esq., M.P.</p> <p>HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR CANADA IN LONDON Hon. Sir C. Tupper, Bart., G.C.M.G., C.B., 17 Victoria St., London, S.W.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Eclipses, 1895.</p> <p>In the year 1895 there will be five eclipses, three of the sun and two of the moon.</p> <p>I.- A total eclipse of the moon, March 10th, visible in North and South America, beginning generally at 7.57 p.m., eastern standard time. II.- A partial eclipse of the sun, March 25th, the end visible at sunrise in part of Eastern Canada and the Maritime Provinces. III.- A partial eclipse of the sun, Aug. 20th, invisible in Canada. IV.- A total eclipse of the moon, Sept. 3rd, visible in North and South America, beginning generally at 9.48 p.m., eastern standard time. V.- A partial eclipse of the sun, Sept. 18th, invisible in Canda.</p> <p>Morning and Evening Stars, 1895.</p> <p>VENUS is an evening star to September 18th, afterwards a morning star. MARS is an evening star to October 11th, afterwards a morning star. JUPITER is an evening star to July 10th, afterwards a morning star. SATURN is a morning star to April 24th, an evening star to November 2nd, afterwards a morning star. MERCURY is a morning star about March 24th, July 22nd, and November 10th, and an evening star about February 9th, June 4th and October 1st. VENUS is brightest August 14th and October 26th. MARS not being in opposition during 1895, the satellites will not be visible. The satellites of JUPITER are not visible from June 12th to August 8th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> === Fixed and Movable Festivals == == </pre> <pre> New Years Day.............................................................................................Jan. 1 Epiphany.................................................................................................. " 6 Ash Wednesday............................................................................................. Feb.27 St. David................................................................................................. Mar.1 Quadragestima- 1st Sunday in Lent......................................................................... " 3 St. Patrick............................................................................................... " 17 Annunciation-Lady Day..................................................................................... " 25 Palm Sunday...............................................................................................April 7 Good Friday............................................................................................... " 12 Easter Sunday............................................................................................. " 14 Easter Monday............................................................................................. " 15 Low Sunday................................................................................................ " 21 St. George................................................................................................ " 23 Rogation Sunday........................................................................................... May 19 Ascension Day- Holy Thursday.............................................................................. " 23 </pre> <p></p> <pre> Queen Victoria's Birthday................................................................................. " 24 Pentecost-Whit Sunday..................................................................................... June 2 Trinity Sunday............................................................................................ " 9 Corpus Christi............................................................................................ " 13 Accession of Queen Victoria............................................................................... " 20 St. John Baptist- Midsummer Day........................................................................... " 24 St. Peter and St. Paul.................................................................................... " 29 Dominion Day.............................................................................................. July 1 St. Michael- Michaelmas Day............................................................................... Sep. 29 All Saints................................................................................................ Nov. 1 St. Andrew................................................................................................ " 30 1st Sunday in Advent...................................................................................... Dec. 1 Conception................................................................................................ " 8 St. Thomas................................................................................................ " 21 Christmas Day............................................................................................. " 25 </pre> <pre> Bank Holidays </pre> <pre> ONTARIO,NEW BRUSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA- New Year's Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day; Christmas Day. QUEBEC-New Year's Day; Epiphany; Ash Wednesday; Annunciation; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St.Peter's and St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas Day; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day. Also, throughout the Dominion, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr></tbody></table> ==Practical Information WEIGHTS AVOIRDUPOIS METALS (Gravity) (Weight of a cubic ft.) 16 drams(drs).... 1 ounce Substance Lbs. Ounces 16 ounces........ 1 pound Pure silver 625 13 25 pounds........ 1 quarter Steel 487 12 4 qurs.......... 1hundr'dweight Tin 455 11 20 cwt............1 ton Cast Iron 450 7 Copper 547 4 Brass 543 12 Zinc 498 13 LIQUIDS Honey 90 10 Vinegar 67 8 Blood 65 14 Beer 64 10 Milk 64 8 Cider 63 10 Tar 63 7 Rain Water 62 8 Linseed Oil 58 12 Brandy 57 12 Ice 57 8 Alcohol 49 10</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>INTEREST TABLES.</p> <p>TIME $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $100 $1000</p> <p><br /> Four Per Cent. 4 Day … 8 “ … 12 “ … 16 “ … 20 “ … 24 “ … 28 “ …</p> <pre>1 Month 2 “ 3 “ 6 “ 1 Year... </pre> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><br /> 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 8</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 6 12</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 8 16</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 4 5 10 20</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 6 12 24</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 5 7 14 28</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 6 8 16 32</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 6 9 18 36</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 7 10 20 40</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>5 9 14 18 22 27 31 34 67 1 00 2 00 4 00</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><br /> 45 89 1 34 1 78 2 22 2 67 3 11 3 34 6 67 10 00 20 00 40 00 TIME $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $100 $1000</p> <p><br /> Five Per Cent. 4 Day … 8 “ … 12 “ … 16 “ … 20 “ … 24 “ … 28 “ …</p> <pre>1 Month 2 “ 3 “ 6 “ 1 Year... </pre> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 5</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><br /> 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 5 10</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 8 15</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 1 1 3 2 2 4 5 10 20</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 6 13 25</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 5 7 15 30</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 6 9 18 35</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 7 10 20 40</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 8 11 23 45</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 9 13 25 50</p> <p></p> <p>6 11 17 22 28 34 39 42 84 1 25 2 50 5 00</p> <p></p> <p>56 1 11 1 67 2 22 2 28 3 34 3 39 4 17 8 34 12 50 25 00 50 00</p> <p><br /> TIME $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $100 $1000</p> <p><br /> Six Per Cent. 4 Day … 8 “ … 12 “ … 16 “ …</p> <pre>1 Month 2 “ 3 “ 6 “ 1 Year... </pre> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 6</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 0 1 1 2 3 6 12</p> <p></p> <p>0 0 1 1 2 3 5 9 18</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 1 1 3 4 6 12 24</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>0 1 1 1 3 5 8 15 30</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>0 1 1 2 3 6 9 18 36</p> <p></p> <p>0 1 1 2 4 7 11 21 42</p> <p></p> <p>1 1 2 2 4 8 12 24 48</p> <p></p> <p>1 1 2 2 5 9 14 27 54</p> <p></p> <p>1 1 2 3 5 10 15 30 60</p> <p></p> <p>7 13 20 27 50 1 00 1 50 3 00 6 00</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>67 1 33 2 00 2 67 5 00 10 00 15 00 30 00 60 00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{floral design on each side of the table}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Wage.</td> <td>1 hr.</td> <td>2 hrs.</td> <td>5 hrs.</td> <td>6 hrs.</td> <td>9 hrs.</td> <td>1 dy.</td> <td>2 dys.</td> <td>3 dys.</td> <td>4 dys.</td> <td>5 dys.</td> <td>6 dys.</td> </tr><tr><td>S3</td> <td>.05</td> <td>.10</td> <td>.25</td> <td>.30</td> <td>.45</td> <td>.50</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>.06 2/3</td> <td>.13 1/3</td> <td>.33 1/3</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.60</td> <td>.66 2/3</td> <td>1.33 1/3</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.66 2/3</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>.08 1/3</td> <td>.16 2/3</td> <td>.41 2/3</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.83 1/3</td> <td>1.66 2/3</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>4.16 2/3</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>.10</td> <td>.20</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.60</td> <td>.90</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>.11 2/3</td> <td>.23 1/3</td> <td>.58 1/3</td> <td>.70</td> <td>1.05</td> <td>1.16 2/3</td> <td>2.33 1/3</td> <td>3.50</td> <td>4.66 2/3</td> <td>5.83 1/3</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>.13 1/3</td> <td>.26 2/3</td> <td>.66 2/3</td> <td>.80</td> <td>1.20</td> <td>1.33 1/3</td> <td>2.66 2/3</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>5.33 1/3</td> <td>6.66 2/3</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>15</td> <td>.30</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.90</td> <td>1.35</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>4.50</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>7.50</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>16 2/3</td> <td>.33 1/3</td> <td>.83 1/3</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.66 2/3</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>6.66 2/3</td> <td>8.33 1/3</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>.18 1/3</td> <td>36 2/3</td> <td>.91 2/3</td> <td>1.10</td> <td>1.65</td> <td>1.83 1/3</td> <td>3.66 2/3</td> <td>5.50</td> <td>7.33 1/3</td> <td>9.16 2/3</td> <td>11.00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>.20</td> <td>.40</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.20</td> <td>1.80</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>.21 2/3</td> <td>.43 1/3</td> <td>1.08 1/3</td> <td>1.30</td> <td>1.95</td> <td>2.16 2/3</td> <td>4.33 1/3</td> <td>6.50</td> <td>8.66 2/3</td> <td>10.83 1/3</td> <td>13.00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>.23 1/3</td> <td>.46 2/3</td> <td>1.16 2/3</td> <td>1.40</td> <td>2.10</td> <td>2.33 1/3</td> <td>4.66 2/3</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>9.33 1/3</td> <td>11.66 2/3</td> <td>14.00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>.25</td> <td>.50</td> <td>1.25</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>2.25</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>7.50</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>12.50</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>.26 2/3</td> <td>.53 1/3</td> <td>1.33 1/3</td> <td>1.60</td> <td>2.40</td> <td>2.66 2/3</td> <td>5.33 1/3</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>10.66 2/3</td> <td>13.33 1/3</td> <td>16.00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>.28 1/3</td> <td>.56 2/3</td> <td>1.41 2/3</td> <td>1.70</td> <td>2.55</td> <td>2.83 1/3</td> <td>5.66 2/3</td> <td>8.50</td> <td>11.33 1/3</td> <td>14.16 1/3</td> <td>17.00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>.30</td> <td>.60</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.80</td> <td>2.70</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>9.00</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>15.00</td> <td>18.00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>.31 2/3</td> <td>.63 1/3</td> <td>1.58 1/3</td> <td>1.90</td> <td>2.85</td> <td>3.16 2/3</td> <td>6.33 1/3</td> <td>9.50</td> <td>12.66 2/3</td> <td>15.83 1/3</td> <td>19.00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>.33 1/3</td> <td>.66 2/3</td> <td>1.66 2/3</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>6.66 2/3</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>13.33 1/3</td> <td>16.66 2/3</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.80</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.40</td> <td>3.60</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>16.00</td> <td>20.00</td> <td>24.00</td> </tr></tbody></table> Table is based upon the unsusual calculation of 10 hours to a day.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, 1895. February, 1895.</p> <p>Moon's Phases D. H. M. Moon's Phases D. H. M. First Quarter.... 4 2 52 M First Quarter.... 2 7 16 E Full Moon...... 11 1 50 M Full Moon...... 9 0 23 E Last Quarter.... 17 4 55 E Last Quarter.... 16 8 9 M New Moon...... 25 4 26 E New Moon...... 24 11 44 M</p> <p><br /> D DW SR. S.S. M. S. D DW SR. S.S. M. S.</p> <p>-------------------------</p> <pre> h m h m h. m. h m h m h. m. </pre> <p>1 T 7 52 4 52 10 24 1 F 7 35 5 29 A M 2 W 7 52 4 52 11 27 2 S 7 34 5 30 0 35 3 T 7 52 4 53 A M 3 S 7 32 5 32 1 42 4 F 7 52 4 54 0 27 4 M 7 31 5 33 2 59 5 S 7 52 4 55 1 38 5 T 7 29 5 35 4 12 6 S 7 51 4 56 2 49 6 W 7 28 5 36 5 20 7 M 7 51 4 57 4 04 7 T 7 27 5 37 6 21 8 T 7 51 4 58 5 21 8 F 7 25 5 38 7 07 9 W 7 50 5 00 6 36 9 S 7 24 5 40 Rises 10 T 7 50 5 01 7 42 10 S 7 22 5 41 7 09 11 F 7 50 5 02 Rises 11 M 7 21 5 43 8 30 12 S 7 49 5 03 6 55 12 T 7 19 5 44 9 49 13 S 7 49 5 04 8 17 13 W 7 18 5 45 11 04 14 M 7 48 5 05 9 37 14 T 7 17 5 47 A M 15 T 7 48 5 07 10 54 15 F 7 15 5 48 0 19 16 W 7 47 5 08 A M 16 S 7 14 5 50 1 33 17 T 7 47 5 09 0 10 17 S 7 12 5 51 2 43 18 F 7 46 5 11 1 21 18 M 7 11 5 53 3 47 19 S 7 46 5 12 2 33 19 T 7 09 5 54 4 41 20 S 7 45 5 13 3 43 20 W 7 08 5 55 5 27 21 M 7 45 5 15 4 50 21 T 7 07 5 56 6 03 22 T 7 44 5 16 5 51 22 F 7 06 5 57 6 30 23 W 7 44 5 18 6 43 23 S 7 04 5 59 6 53 24 T 7 43 5 19 7 26 24 S 7 03 6 00 Sets. 25 F 7 42 5 20 Sets. 25 M 7 02 6 02 7 11 26 S 7 41 5 22 6 09 26 T 7 CO 6 03 8 15 27 S 7 40 5 23 7 12 27 W 6 58 6 04 9 19 28 M 7 39 5 24 8 12 28 T 6 56 6 05 10 24 29 T 7 38 5 25 9 18 Note.-- The times of rising and setting of the Sun and Moon, and 30 W 7 37 5 26 10 21 phases of Moon are given in Standard time 31 T 7 36 5 28 11 25</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floral image}</p> <p>March 1895 || April, 1895</p> <p>Moon's Phases. D. H. M. || Moon's Phases D. H. M.</p> <p>First Quarter...... 4 7 40 M || First Quarter.... 2 4 28 E</p> <p>Full Moon...... 10 10 88 E || Full Moon ...... 9 8 43 M</p> <p>Last Quarter.... 18 0 32 M || Last Quarter.... 16 6 22 E</p> <p>New Moon...... 26 5 25 M || New Moon...... 24 8 11 E</p> <p><br /> {FOR MARCH}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>D</td> <td>D W</td> <td>S.R.</td> <td>S.S</td> <td>M.S.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>h m</td> <td>h m</td> <td>h. m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 54</td> <td>6 07</td> <td>11 35</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 53</td> <td>6 08</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 51</td> <td>6 10</td> <td>0 47</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>M</td> <td>6 49</td> <td>6 11</td> <td>2 00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 47</td> <td>6 12</td> <td>3 09</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>W</td> <td>6 46</td> <td>6 13</td> <td>4 08</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 44</td> <td>6 14</td> <td>4 55</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 43</td> <td>6 16</td> <td>5 33</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 41</td> <td>6 17</td> <td>6 06</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 39</td> <td>6 18</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>M</td> <td>6 37</td> <td>6 20</td> <td>7 19.</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 36</td> <td>6 21</td> <td>8 39</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>W</td> <td>6 34</td> <td>6 22</td> <td>9 58</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 32</td> <td>6 23</td> <td>11 14</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 30</td> <td>6 24</td> <td>A. M.</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 28</td> <td>6 25</td> <td>0 26</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 26</td> <td>6 26</td> <td>1 35</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>M</td> <td>6 25</td> <td>6 28</td> <td>2 35</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 23</td> <td>6 29</td> <td>3 22</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>W</td> <td>6 21</td> <td>6 30</td> <td>4 01</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 19</td> <td>6 31</td> <td>4 33</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 18</td> <td>6 32</td> <td>4 58</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 16</td> <td>6 33</td> <td>5 18</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 14</td> <td>6 34</td> <td>5 36</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>M</td> <td>6 12</td> <td>6 36</td> <td>5 54</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 10</td> <td>6 37</td> <td>5 Sets.</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>W</td> <td>6 08</td> <td>6 38</td> <td>8 16</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 06</td> <td>6 39</td> <td>9 25</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 04</td> <td>6 40</td> <td>10 38</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 02</td> <td>6 41</td> <td>11 49</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 01</td> <td>6 42</td> <td>A. M.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {FOR APRIL} <table><tbody><tr><td>D</td> <td>D W</td> <td>S.R</td> <td>S.S.</td> <td>M. S.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>h m</td> <td>h m</td> <td>h.m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 59</td> <td>6 44</td> <td>0 59</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 58</td> <td>6 45</td> <td>2 01</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 57</td> <td>6 47</td> <td>2 53</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 55</td> <td>6 48</td> <td>3 32</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 53</td> <td>6 49</td> <td>4 04</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 51</td> <td>6 50</td> <td>4 31</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 49</td> <td>6 51</td> <td>4 54</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 48</td> <td>6 53</td> <td>5 14</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 46</td> <td>6 54</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 44</td> <td>6 55</td> <td>8 45</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 42</td> <td>6 57</td> <td>10 04</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 40</td> <td>6 58</td> <td>11 17</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 38</td> <td>6 59</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 37</td> <td>7 00</td> <td>0 22</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 35</td> <td>7 01</td> <td>1 16</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 34</td> <td>7 02</td> <td>2 00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 33</td> <td>7 03</td> <td>2 35</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 31</td> <td>7 04</td> <td>3 01</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 30</td> <td>7 06</td> <td>3 23</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 28</td> <td>7 07</td> <td>3 40</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 26</td> <td>7 08</td> <td>3 57</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 24</td> <td>7 09</td> <td>4 13</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 23</td> <td>7 10</td> <td>4 32</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 21</td> <td>7 11</td> <td>Sets</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 20</td> <td>7 12</td> <td>8 26</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 18</td> <td>7 14</td> <td>9 37</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 17</td> <td>7 15</td> <td>10 50</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 15</td> <td>7 16</td> <td>11 56</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 13</td> <td>7 17</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 12</td> <td>7 18</td> <td>0 51</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Floral design}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floral print}</p> <p>May, 1895. || June 1895</p> <p>Moon's Phases H. M. || Moon's Phases D. H. M.</p> <p>First Quarter.... 1 10 44 E || Full Moon ...... 7 6 0 M</p> <p>Full Moon...... 8 6 59 E || Last Quarter.... 15 6 28 M</p> <p>Last Quarter.... 16 0 44 E || New Moon...... 22 4 51 E</p> <p>New Moon...... 24 7 46 M || First Quarter.... 29 9 1 M</p> <p>First Quarter.... 31 3 48 M ||</p> <p>{FOR MAY}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>S.R</td> <td>S.S.</td> <td>M.S.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h.m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 10</td> <td>7 20</td> <td>1 34</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 08</td> <td>7 21</td> <td>2 07</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 07</td> <td>7 23</td> <td>2 34</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 06</td> <td>7 24</td> <td>2 58</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 04</td> <td>7 25</td> <td>2 18</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 03</td> <td>7 26</td> <td>3 37</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 02</td> <td>7 27</td> <td>3 58</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 00</td> <td>7 28</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 59</td> <td>7 29</td> <td>8 54</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 57</td> <td>7 31</td> <td>10 03</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 56</td> <td>7 32</td> <td>11 04</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 55</td> <td>7 33</td> <td>11 53</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 54</td> <td>7 34</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 53</td> <td>7 35</td> <td>0 31</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 52</td> <td>7 36</td> <td>1 01</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 51</td> <td>7 37</td> <td>1 26</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>7 38</td> <td>1 46</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 49</td> <td>7 39</td> <td>2 04</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 48</td> <td>7 40</td> <td>2 20</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>7 41</td> <td>2 36</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>7 42</td> <td>2 53</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>7 43</td> <td>3 13</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>7 44</td> <td>3 40</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>7 45</td> <td>Sets.</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>7 46</td> <td>9 44</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>7 47</td> <td>10 42</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 41</td> <td>7 48</td> <td>11 28</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 41</td> <td>7 49</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 40</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>0 09</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 40</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>0 38</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 39</td> <td>7 52</td> <td>1 02</td> </tr></tbody></table> {FOR JUNE} <table><tbody><tr><td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>S.R</td> <td>S.S.</td> <td>M. S.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h. m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 39</td> <td>7 52</td> <td>1 24</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 38</td> <td>7 53</td> <td>1 44</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 38</td> <td>7 54</td> <td>2 04</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 37</td> <td>7 55</td> <td>2 26</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 37</td> <td>7 56</td> <td>2 52</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>7 56</td> <td>3 28</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>7 57/td&gt;</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>7 58</td> <td>9 44</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>7 58</td> <td>10 27</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>7 59</td> <td>10 59</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>7 59</td> <td>11 27</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 00</td> <td>11 48</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 00</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 00</td> <td>0 06</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 01</td> <td>0 23</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 01</td> <td>0 40</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 02</td> <td>0 59</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 02</td> <td>1 18</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 35</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>1 41</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>2 09</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>2 48</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>Sets</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>9 26</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 37</td> <td>8 04</td> <td>10 08</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 37</td> <td>8 04</td> <td>10 39</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 37</td> <td>8 04</td> <td>11 05</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 38</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>11 26</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 38</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>11 47</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 39</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 39</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>0 09</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Floral design}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floral print}</p> <p>July, 1895. || August, 1895.</p> <p>Moon's Phases D. H. M. || Moon's Phases D. H. M.</p> <p>Full Moon ...... 6 6 20 E || Full Moon ...... 5 8 51 M</p> <p>Last Quarter.... 14 10 31 E || First Quarter.... 13 0 19 E</p> <p>New Moon...... 22 0 32 M || New Moon...... 20 7 56 M</p> <p>First Quarter.... 28 3 36 E || Last Quarter.... 27 0 43 M</p> <p>{FOR JULY}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>SR</td> <td>S.S.</td> <td>M.S.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h.m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 40</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>0 30</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 41</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>0 57</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 41</td> <td>8 03</td> <td>1 26</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>8 02</td> <td>2 05</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>8 02</td> <td>2 54.</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>8 02</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>8 02</td> <td>9 01</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>8 01</td> <td>9 30</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>8 01</td> <td>9 52</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>8 00</td> <td>10 12</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>8 00</td> <td>10 28</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>7 59</td> <td>10 44</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 48</td> <td>7 59</td> <td>11 00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 49</td> <td>7 58</td> <td>11 19</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>7 58</td> <td>11 41</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>7 57</td> <td>A M</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 51</td> <td>7 57</td> <td>0 01</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 52</td> <td>7 56</td> <td>0 41</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>F</td> <td>4 53</td> <td>7 55</td> <td>1 27</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 54</td> <td>7 54</td> <td>2 28</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>S</td> <td>4 55</td> <td>7 53</td> <td>3 40</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>M</td> <td>4 56</td> <td>7 52</td> <td>Sets</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 57</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>9 06</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>W</td> <td>4 58</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>9 31</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>T</td> <td>4 59</td> <td>7 49</td> <td>9 52</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 00</td> <td>7 48</td> <td>10 13</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 01</td> <td>7 47</td> <td>10 36</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 02</td> <td>7 46</td> <td>11 00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 03</td> <td>7 45</td> <td>11 30</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 04</td> <td>7 44</td> <td>A M</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 05</td> <td>7 43</td> <td>0 04</td> </tr></tbody></table> {FOR AUGUST} <table><tbody><tr><td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>S.R.</td> <td>S.S.</td> <td>M.S.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h. m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 07</td> <td>7 42</td> <td>0 51</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 08</td> <td>7 41</td> <td>1 44</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 09</td> <td>7 40</td> <td>2 45</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 10</td> <td>7 38</td> <td>3 51</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 11</td> <td>7 37</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 12</td> <td>7 36</td> <td>8 17</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 13</td> <td>7 34</td> <td>8 35</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 14</td> <td>7 33</td> <td>8 52</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 15</td> <td>7 31</td> <td>9 09</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 17</td> <td>7 30</td> <td>9 26</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 18</td> <td>7 29</td> <td>9 44</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 19</td> <td>7 27</td> <td>10 07</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 20</td> <td>7 26</td> <td>10 37</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 21</td> <td>7 24</td> <td>11 17</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 22</td> <td>7 22</td> <td>A M</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 23</td> <td>7 21</td> <td>0 06</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 24</td> <td>7 19</td> <td>1 14</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 26</td> <td>7 18</td> <td>2 32</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 27</td> <td>7 16</td> <td>3 56</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 28</td> <td>7 14</td> <td>Sets</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 29</td> <td>7 12</td> <td>7 54</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 30</td> <td>7 11</td> <td>8 14</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 31</td> <td>7 09</td> <td>8 38</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 32</td> <td>7 08</td> <td>9 02</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 33</td> <td>7 06</td> <td>9 31</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>M</td> <td>5 34</td> <td>7 05</td> <td>10 05</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 35</td> <td>7 03</td> <td>10 47</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>W</td> <td>5 36</td> <td>7 01</td> <td>11 39</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>T</td> <td>5 37</td> <td>6 59</td> <td>A M</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>F</td> <td>5 38</td> <td>6 57</td> <td>0 38</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>S</td> <td>5 39</td> <td>6 56</td> <td>1 42</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Floral print}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM FROM 1894</p> <p>{??st} summer Flowers wile go to Lehi{?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1894</span></h2> <p>Walter Veitch Leith</p> <p>Wm Ross Leith</p> <p>C. W. Cameron</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Tuesday 1 1895</span></h2> <p>Mr Thomson here in the evening</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 2</span></h2> <p>{scribble centred on this section}</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 3</span></h2> <p>Mrs Harkness &amp; Mrs Julian here</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 4 1895</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound}</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 7 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I at Mr Crawfords</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 8</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S Mrs Thomson there beautiful day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 9</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr W.McKeens in the evening. Men drawing wood.</p> <p>beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Janurary THURSDAY 10 1895</span></h2> <p>Congregational meeting in the church Mac &amp; M went Wrote to Grace Minnie &amp; Belle</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>I went to Leith in the morning Mac &amp; M finished drawing home the wood</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. Belle at Mr. Thomson</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Januarary SUNDAY 13 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Mr Rutherford at church</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. at F. I. meeting. bought 3 cattle from J. Moore for {52.00 smudged}</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Jessie went to see Mary Scott in the forenoon &amp; she Thomas &amp; Mac went to Mr W. Ross's in the afternoon</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 16 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. I was at the W. F Ins meeting at Annan</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with a load of hay I was at Mr Thomson for Tea</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18</span></h2> <p>Mac in O. S. with hay</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 19 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie in O. S.</p> <p>Lovely day</p> <p>== SUNDAY 20</p> <p>Mac Jessie Bell R. &amp; Thomas at church</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Frasers</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 22 1895</span></h2> <p>Very Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at {Lottie} Nixons wedding</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Elliotts</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 25 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26</span></h2> <p>Very Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 27</span></h2> <p>No preaching</p> <p>Very Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 28 1895</span></h2> <p>Mr Thomson called</p> <p>Very Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>I wrote to Ellie</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>W. Harkness here for dinner</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 31 1895</span></h2> <p>Put short clothes on Maggie. Mac went up to see Jessie Harkness Thomas &amp; I went to see Mary Scott G. Brizza's little girl buried</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with hay G. Brizza's little girl buried</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 3 1895</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 6 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with lambs. Jessie at Mr Thomsons</p> <p>Very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 9 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Jessie Harkness died</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 12 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac helping to move the Bone's Jessie Harkness buried</p> <p>Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Ollie Cameron here</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14</span></h2> <p>Mrs Thomson here</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feburary FRIDAY 15 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac away with W Elliott</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 16</span></h2> <p>Mrs Earlie here Uncle Tom &amp; Uncle Malcolm here R &amp; Belle went home</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 18 1895</span></h2> <p>John Hobson came Mr &amp; Mrs Fraser called</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Mrs Veitch here John Hobson started to work</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESAY 20</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I at Mrs W. McKeens &amp; Mr Thomson</p> <p>Mild</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 21 1895</span></h2> <p>Very Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 23</span></h2> <p>Commenced the ice</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 24 1895</span></h2> <p>{Scribbles}</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Men drawing home ice</p> <p>Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I at Mr Harkness's, Missionary meeting in the church in the evening</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 27 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Hough's sale</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. for aload of saw dust Malcolm, Bob &amp; Jessie McGregor came down</p> <p>Thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Had letters from Belle &amp; Ellie Wrote to Ellie</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 2 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. Mrs Thomson here for tea</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4</span></h2> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 5 1895</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Mr Julian</p> <p>{Scribbles}</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I at Mr Gibsons + Mr Henry's</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2> <p>I was at W. F. M. Meeting Mac at M. Hornes sale</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 8 1895</span></h2> <p>Preaching in the church Mr &amp; Mrs H. Harkness here for tea</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 11 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac at Woodford for sawdust at O.S. in the afternoon</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac at woodford with W. {Scribbles}tt</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY</span></h2> <p>{Scribbles} Thomson {Scribbles} Sister {scribble}ries little boy born</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 14 1895</span></h2> <p>Cold Scribbles</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Mac at Woodford for lumber for R Henry</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie in OS Mrs Scott &amp; Mary here Tom &amp; Minnie came down</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 17 1895</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Tom &amp; Minnie went home, Mac &amp; John commenced to draw sawlogs to Mill</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Band concert</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 20 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Coopers &amp; Mr Maynards Mrs Thoms here</p> <p>Clear &amp; cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Quilting at Mrs McNeils</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>John &amp; Ma came down</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 23 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Beautiful Day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. on the ice, for seed grain</p> <p>Fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 26 1896</span></h2> <p>Mr Henry called in the evening, Uncle John died</p> <p>Snowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. with a load of hay Mrs Alexand came + Mrs Camero{n} here</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 28</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S with a load of hay Innis Matheson here Maggie got her first tooth</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 29 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac + I at Mr Maynards</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. Mary Burr here</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 1 1895</span></h2> <p>Mrs Rutherford at Mr Thomsons &amp; Mr. W. McKeens</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. drove on the ice, Mr T. here in the evening</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at Mr Thomson for tea, bought for cattle from C. Cameron for 95</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 4 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Wrote to the two Minnies + Ellie</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 7 1895</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8</span></h2> <p>A Ferguson came Louisa Thomson called</p> <p>Very Wet</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. on the ice</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESADAY 10 1895</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Mr Thomsons quilting</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Andrew in O.S. with 3 cattle</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>John Robson went home sick</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Saturday 13 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac helping to put the organ in the church</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 15</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 16 1895</span></h2> <p>Minnie Moore here Andrew ploughing</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Had Dick in the buggy for the first time</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac at John Gibson's raising</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 19 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2> <p>The ice went out of the bay I went to C. E. Meeting in the first day for organ in church evening</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 22 1895</span></h2> <p>Grace came home from Africa</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Days &amp; Elliotts Maggie clapped her hands for Grandma</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 24</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. with hogs</p> <p>Very windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 25 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Thomas walked to Leith for the first time Mary Burr here</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 27</span></h2> <p>Sowed peas H. Kennedy + son here for tea</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 28 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Had a letter from Belle</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 1 1895</span></h2> <p>Susie Campbell called, Mac sold two cattle to H Kennedy for $70.00</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I in O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Thomson here in the evening</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 4 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie in O.S.</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Finished seeding Thomas &amp; I went to Mr Thomsons in the evening</p> <p>Very Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 7 1895</span></h2> <p>Maggie commenced to creep</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Plumb blossom out, Men drawing home lumber</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Friday 10 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac + Andrew in O.S.</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Showers of snow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 13 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; O. Cameron in O.S.</p> <p>Hard frost</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Mac went to see Jim Ross I called at Mr Veitche's in the evening</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESADY 15</span></h2> <p>O. Cameron commenced the pump house. frost</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac the children &amp; I went out home</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2> <p>We came home from Sullivan</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {from Sullivan - erased}</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 19 1895</span></h2> <p>A heavy shower of snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Hard frost</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>{entry erased}</p> <p>Fine Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 22 1895</span></h2> <p>Mrs Hugh Reid died</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Concert at Leith</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 24</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 25 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mrs Reid's funeral. Jessie &amp; Jim Ross called. Tom &amp; Minnie washed the sheep came down I finished house cleaning</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Tom &amp; Minnie went home</p> <p>Wet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 28 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Henry's raising</p> <p>beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Planted the potatoes &amp; shore the sheep</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I in O.S. I called to see Bessie got my first ride with Dick</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 31 1895</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Mary Burrs for tea</p> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Put the cattle in the front</p> <p>Very Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Communion at Annan Jessie went</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 3 1895</span></h2> <p>I had sick headache was in bed all forenoon</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Jessie at</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 6 1895</span></h2> <p>I was at the W. F. M. Meeting</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Mac + I in O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2> <p>George {Buzza's?} raining. Mac at Moores in the evening</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 9 1895</span></h2> <p>Very Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. Jessie at Mr Thomasons for Tea</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Wednesday 12 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac + I at Adam Morris rained in the afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14</span></h2> <p>Mrs Harken + him Gilyan here for tea him Mathison Minnie + Maggie called in the evening</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 15 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Mr Anthony preacher from the lent "I am come that ye might have Gfe + that ye might have it more about aith"</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 12 1895</span></h2> <p>Ollie called</p> <p>45*32 = 90 + 1350 = 1440 {equation done in long hand}</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Mr + Mrs Hunter called Mac in OS</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Anthony preached</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 15 1895</span></h2> <p>Thomas + I went to Mr Thomasons. Jake + Andrew went to Mr Woods with six cattle, sold for $276.00</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>1440*14.5 = 15840 + 720 {contines into Wednesday}</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>9/16560 = 184 {16560/9=1840}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 18 1895</span></h2> <p>Maggie + I at Mr Thomason finished cutting the hay</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 19</span></h2> <p>Henry Thomason called</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 21 1895</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Bell's boy born</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>I was at Mr Seoth</p> <p>raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday 24 1895</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 25</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas + I went to see Walter Reid + called to see T. Gibron + his wife</p> <p>Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 27 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. Tom + Minnie came down</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Sister Grace's little boy born</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 30 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Mr George Luthersons for his hogs</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Sullivan</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Mac came home little Mac came down with him</p> <p>Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 2 1895</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mac + Jessie went to O.S. Mary Burr here for tea</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Rob + Martha came down</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 5 1895</span></h2> <p>Commenced to cut the barley</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 8 1895</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>{hnele?} Tom Mary Gin + {nnele?} Tom came down</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Maggie + I went home with {Nnele?} Tom Grace + little Mac went home</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 11 1895</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Commenced to cut the peas</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 14 1895</span></h2> <p>We came home from Sullivan</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THRUSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Finished taking in the barley A Cameron + Mrs Roy here in the evening Walter Reid died</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2> <p>{entry erased}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 17 1895</span></h2> <p>John Will Ranner man + Harold came down Mac at Walter Reids funeral</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Will here {a ehed m?} Leith church</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Will Ranner man gave a lecture in Leith church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 20 1895</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Wile R went home</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2> <p>I called to see Andrew Seoth men finished pulling the peas</p> <p>Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 23 1895</span></h2> <p>Commenced to cut the oats</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Tom + Ma came down</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 26 1895</span></h2> <p>Ma + I went to Mr Thomasons in the evening</p> <p>Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Tom + I went to O.S. Mac finished cutting the grain</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Tom + Ma went home</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 29 1895</span></h2> <p>Mr McHuyie called</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Finished taking in the peas preaching in the Church</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAy 31</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 1 1895</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Finished the Harvesting</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 4 1895</span></h2> <p>Started to plough for fall wheat</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Galt</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 7 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac came home from Galt</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Maggie has four lieth</p> <p>Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Mr Cameron's for fall wheat + called to see Amelia Seoth</p> <p>Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 10 1895</span></h2> <p>We went to Rob Harken's</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Very Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac + Jessie went to O.S.</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 13 1895</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Maynards Miss Mathron here for tea</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Jessie went to see Mary Reid</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 16 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with 4 pigs Andrew sowed the fall wheat</p> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac at O.S. show</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 19 1895</span></h2> <p>Ellie + Annie McDonald came, Mr Fraser here for tea</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2> <p>We all went down to the shore Ellie went home</p> <p>Very windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 22 1895</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Mac + C Lemon went to Debrow show Jessie called to see Amelia Seoth Ada + Ida here on the evening</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 1 1895</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THRUSDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Tom came down for Minnie</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 4 1895</span></h2> <p>Sydenham show</p> <p>fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. for Rate</p> <p>Mrs Seoth + Amelia called</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 6</span></h2> <p>245 / 2</p> <p>111</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 7 1895</span></h2> <p>a p e r m d</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>We had the thrashing machine</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Mac at O.S.</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 10 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac at Kilsyth show Mrs Thomason went to Bay City</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Jessie + Hate at Mrs Gilchrist</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac + I in O.S. I had a front tooth crowned</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 13 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 16 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac got 6 pigs from g. Grady for $5.00</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mac + Andrew in O.S. with his cattle</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Andrew finished pulling apples</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 19 1895</span></h2> <p>Snowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2> <p>snow 7 inches deep</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2> <p>We moved the stoves</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 22 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac + Andrew went to ploughing match</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Commenced to pull the turnips I went to see Andrew Seoth</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Friday 25 1895</p> <p>Jessie went to</p> <p>{illegible}</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>Saturday 26 Mac went to O.S.</p> <p>with Mr. Robson</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>Sunday 27</p> <p>{scribbly mark}</p> <p>{maybe initials}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October MONDAY 28 1895</p> <p>Rutherford came down to keep at the turnips</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>TUESDAY 29</p> <p>Henry Thomson &amp; his mother came home</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 30</p> <p>I called at Mr Thomsons</p> <p><br /> Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October THURSDAY 31 1895</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 1</p> <p>Thomas &amp; I went for the mail.</p> <p>Mary Buhr here for tea</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>SATURDAY 2</p> <p><br /> Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SUNDAY 3 1895</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>MONDAY 4</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>TUESDAY 5</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY 6 1895</p> <p>Jake Waddell helping the men at the turnips. Mrs Thomson here in the evening</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>THURSDAY 7</p> <p>Finished the turnips I started house cleaning</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY 8</p> <p>Mac Maggie &amp; I went home</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY 9 1895</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>SUNDAY 10</p> <p>Amelia Scott died at half past {midnight?} P.M.</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>MONDAY 11</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November TUESDAY 12 1895</p> <p>Amelia Scott was buried</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 13</p> <p>Grace &amp; Will left for New York</p> <p>Brother Tom came down for apples</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY 14</p> <p>Tom went home</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November FRIDAY 15 1895</p> <p>{there is a name McGill printed in pen above the daily entry}</p> <p>Mac &amp; Andrew ploughing</p> <p>Raining</p> <p>SATURDAY 16</p> <p>Jessie finished house cleaning</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY 17</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November MONDAY 18 1895</p> <p>I was at Mr. Scotts for tea</p> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>TUESDAY 19</p> <p>Uncle Tom came down</p> <p>Very cold</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 20</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November THURSDAY 21 1895</p> <p>Thanksgiving day</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY 22</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY 23</p> <p>I finished house cleaning. Mac &amp; Jessie in O.S.</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SUNDAY 24 1895</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>MONDAY 25</p> <p>Mr. McDonald here all night</p> <p>Stormy</p> <p>I was at Mr Fraser for tea had a very pleasant time</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY 27 1895</p> <p>Ollie &amp; Mary Burr here</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY 28</p> <p>Jessie went to Mr. Waddells</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>FRIDAY 29</p> <p>I called at Mr. Thomsons in the morning</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY 30 1895</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>December SUNDAY 1</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>MONDAY 2</p> <p>Very stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December TUESDAY 3 1895</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 4</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>THURSDAY 5</p> <p>I was at the W.FM. Meeting Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY 6 1895</p> <p>Jessie at T Harkness Fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY 7</p> <p>Mac in O.S. Raining</p> <p>SUNDAY 8</p> <p>cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY 9 1895</p> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Thomson went to Mr. Crawfords &amp; Mr Gibsons</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY 10</p> <p>Mr Hurry &amp; R.B. Wilkinson here for dinner</p> <p>We were at Mr. {illegible} in the afternoon</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 11 Men drawing home wood</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY 12 1895</p> <p>Killed the pigs</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>FRIDAY 13</p> <p>Tom &amp; Minnie came down</p> <p>beautiful day</p> <p>SATURDAY 14</p> <p>Mac Minnie &amp; I went to O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>sleighing good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 15 1895</span></h2> <p>Tom &amp; Minnie went home</p> <p>beautiful day</p> <p>MONDAY 16</p> <p>beautiful day</p> <p>TUESDAY 17</p> <p>Jessie &amp; Mac at a party at Mr Thomsons</p> <p>Wet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 18 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S.</p> <p>Raining</p> <p>THURSDAY 19</p> <p>Raining</p> <p>FRIDAY 20</p> <p>Miss Mathison brought a bouquet of flowers for Mrs Mc</p> <p>Very dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 21 1895</span></h2> <p>Wet</p> <p>SUNDAY 22</p> <p>Communion at {illegible - looks like human but cd be service}</p> <p>Wet</p> <p>MONDAY 23</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 24 1895</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. Mr Thomson ploughing</p> <p>Raining</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 25 Beautiful bright day</p> <p>Mr Thomson &amp; Henry called in the evening</p> <p>THURSDAY 26</p> <p>Mac at school meeting</p> <p>Was appointed trustee</p> <p>Snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 27 1895</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY 28</p> <p>We all went to Mr Thomsons</p> <p>Fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY 29</p> <p>{illegible} Duncan died</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 30 1895</span></h2> <p>Thomas &amp; I went to Mr McKeens</p> <p>Snowing</p> <p>TUESDAY 31</p> <p>{scribbling on the page for Tuesday and remainder of page}</p> <p>very stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>{Nothing hand written on the page. Scribbling on the page plus an abstract shape drawn at the bottom of the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>{Nothing hand written on the page. Scribbling on the whole page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEATHER RECORD</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Date Remarks Therm</span></h3> <p>{Nothing hand written on the page. One scribble line under Remarks at the upper part of the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">ADDRESSES</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Name Residence</span></h3> <p>{Two columns. Nothing hand written in either one. Scribbling and a line drawn through in the Name column}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOTES AND BILLS PAYABLE</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Date Name Dolls Cts</span></h3> <p>{Four columns. Nothing handwritten in any of them. Scribbling and abstract shape drawn in the middle of the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT---JANUARY</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DATE Received Paid</span></h3> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date.</td> <td>{no heading}</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid {column split for $ and cts}</td> </tr><tr><td>{blank}</td> <td>bal on hand</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>D. {illegible looks like Ross} sleigh</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>6 3/4 butter</td> <td>16 cts</td> <td>1.08</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Interest</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>7 1/4 lbs butter</td> <td>13 cts</td> <td>.95</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>sold 10 lamb skins</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>drew from bank</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>drew from bank</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>sold a load of hay</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>9.45</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>"</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>8.22</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>"</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>9.65</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>"</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>8.10</td> </tr><tr><td>{blank.}</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>102.45</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>Paid</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>{not sure if there's something here}</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>postage</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>06</td> </tr><tr><td>{blank}</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>73.16</td> </tr><tr><td>{blank}</td> <td>bal on hand</td> <td>{blank}</td> <td>29.29</td> <td>$102.45</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>                                             Cash Account --- January</p> &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p>Date</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p><span style="text-decoration:line-through;">Received</span></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>Paid</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>$</p> </td> <td> <p>cts</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>2nd</p> </td> <td> <p>C Lemon bolts</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>4</p> </td> <td> <p>"        "     shoing</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>5</p> </td> <td> <p>Groceries</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>08</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>boots for Thomas</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>90</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Whip</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>T. J. Harkness</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Diary pencils &amp; candy</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>40</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd. for Wittners</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>60</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>6</p> </td> <td> <p>baptist collection</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>05</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>8</p> </td> <td> <p>Mac spent</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>11</p> </td> <td> <p>print</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>95</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>12</p> </td> <td> <p>Mac suit shirt etc</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>20</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>shoe for Lark</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>30</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>hair cut</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>15</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>dates</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>postage</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>14</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Mac in O.S. spent</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>0</p> </td> <td> <p>65</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>Pd.  J. Moore for cattle</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>36</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>15</p> </td> <td> <p>C Lemon</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>40</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>16</p> </td> <td> <p>show</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>dinner, horses &amp; weighing</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>55</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>"</p> </td> <td> <p>W F Missions</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>14</p> </td> <td> <p>Mac spent</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>25</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>18</p> </td> <td> <p>expences</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>1</p> </td> <td> <p>05</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>19</p> </td> <td> <p>T. ?ions {presents ex}</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>35</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>23</p> </td> <td> <p>spent</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>10</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>25</p> </td> <td> <p>spent</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>18</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>27</p> </td> <td> <p>for flour</p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>2</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY</span></h2> <p>bal on hand 29.29</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 1</td> <td>Sold a load of hay</td> <td>9.05</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>" " " " "</td> <td>9 50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>8 lbs barley at 15 ob</td> <td>1 20</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>sold 8 lambs</td> <td>28 00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Wrew from bank</td> <td>59 00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Sheepskin</td> <td>50{50 cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>12 lbs buller 15 ols</td> <td>1 80</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>84 {word erased}w 16</td> <td>1 35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$139 69</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY</span></h2> <p>4eb #ds</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>expenses</td> <td>.15</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>books for M. + G</td> <td>2.45</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>socks</td> <td>65 {cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>straps + snaps</td> <td>55 {cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>sausages + en.</td> <td>55 {cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>Slippers, 50, rapseen 80 lob. 1-120</td> <td>1 50</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Slippers, shank + ex.</td> <td>1 55</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>sugar B 1.60 bolts + oysters</td> <td>1 55</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>fish + ex</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Black Cameroon aet</td> <td>2 39</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>Gague Halle</td> <td>1 00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Cocoa wnl</td> <td>10 {cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>M. Rutherford</td> <td>111.00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>groceries</td> <td>61 {cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>2 bal l oil</td> <td>50 {cents}</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>sundries</td> <td>3 00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>postage</td> <td>.05</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>cuhing iee</td> <td>1 50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>for schomes</td> <td>1 00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$130.43</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bal on hand</td> <td>9.26</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$139.69</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—MARCH $db</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>bal on hand</td> <td>9.26</td> </tr><tr><td>Date</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>7 3/4 lbs buller W15</td> <td>1 25</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>6 1/4 " " "15</td> <td>.94</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>5 3/4 doz eggs 18</td> <td>1 04</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Nardies wobe</td> <td>16 00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>8 1/2 doz eggs at 18</td> <td>1 53</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>8 1/2 lbs 8 buller 15</td> <td>1 27</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>12 3/4 " 14</td> <td>1 78</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>8 doz. eggs 13</td> <td>1 04</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>sold a load of hay</td> <td>7 69</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>" " " " "</td> <td>8 60</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>drew grown 8k.</td> <td>20 00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>in from R. Harry</td> <td>32 00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>12 lbs buller - 15 ol</td> <td>1 80</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>9 1/2 doz eggs 15</td> <td>1 42</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>105 62</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CASH ACCOUNT—MARCH</p> <p>{scribbles over the page}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid 14 db</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Groceries</td> <td>.65</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>sundries</td> <td>.85</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>brember shop fees</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>sausages 25 capones 35</td> <td>.60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>mengling collar</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>rat brap yes blobs</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>W.j Ratters on</td> <td>10 00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>Jma Remp 1000 milk rap</td> <td>1 65</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>4 lbs here</td> <td>.60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>sausage</td> <td>.25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>ralbrap + godil</td> <td>.35</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>L Lemon bread</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>derry + flannel shok,</td> <td>6 85</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>expenses</td> <td>.40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>shoe + expenses</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>feed grain</td> <td>28 00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>ballen + molasses</td> <td>1 36</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>shoe + ese</td> <td>.35</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>hair end + dimmer</td> <td>.35</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>groceries 1.65 expenses 85</td> <td>2 50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>hissions</td> <td>.50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>57 21</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bal on hand</td> <td>48 41</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>105 62</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT—MAY</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bal on hand</td> <td>$</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>17 doz eggs 10</td> <td>1 70</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>drew from bank</td> <td>50 00</td> </tr><tr><td>50</td> <td>18 doz eggs</td> <td>1 80</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>8 lbs 14 oz of buller 14</td> <td>1 24</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Sabbath</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> {scribbles on the page}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT—MAY</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid $</td> </tr><tr><td>8 ld</td> <td>froo hungler shats</td> <td>1 20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>potatoes</td> <td>2 00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>rake C Comb + es</td> <td>.95</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>tea + apricots</td> <td>.55</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>slippers + correls</td> <td>2 25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>dress + waist</td> <td>8 31</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>Bl thob Seolt</td> <td>1 70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Grass seed</td> <td>3 67</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>expenses</td> <td>.85</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Pd Mr Henry for four pigs</td> <td>8 00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Pd Mr Kemp</td> <td>.65</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>Pump house ex.</td> <td>4 20</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>map Alexander</td> <td>2 50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>Pd miele Jon for cable</td> <td>41 00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Groceries</td> <td>1 80</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8987d5c7b6a9bc49bfe5188fe15da70.pdf e8484655bbc56c3b6e652573afd6278d PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b95e25823148b35d435283c36dc0f2d2.pdf 8ae022d1ff6111b625b693d39d64558c PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d773a3abe09b925207386fe5e864ad4.pdf a4f3b445b01da952ac65f426c5b830a0 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/767bb52d052daac2f2218d920a144bab.pdf 17712de5e97f8bcfdb16a8ecbfb508d7 PDF Text Text Annie Rutherford (1855 – 1917) 1894 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Mrs. M. Rutherford Leith Ont. {Printed} - THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1894. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited. {Printed} CALENDAR. {Printed} Dominion of Canada. {Printed} Rates of Postage. {Printed} Value of Foreign Coins. {Printed} Practical Information. {Printed} INTEREST TABLES. {Printed} TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK. {Printed} Moon's Phases - January, 1894. February, 1894. {Printed} Moon's Phases - March, 1894. April, 1894. {Printed} Moon's Phases - May, 1894. June, 1894. {Printed} Moon's Phases - July, 1894. August, 1894. {Printed} Moon's Phases - September, 1894. October, 1894. {Printed} Moon's Phases - November, 1894. December, 1894. {Blank page} �{Blank page} JANUARY MONDAY 1 1894 Mac went to Annan to vote for Prohibition Thomas & I went to Mr Scotts Fine day TUESDAY 2 Mac at Mr Gibsons Willie Bone & Jeannie here in the evening Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 3 Ma & Tom came down. Lilian Wells & Dorothy Fraser called Beautiful day JANUARY THURSDAY 4 1894 Louisa Thomson here for tea Snow nearly all gone Dull warm day FRIDAY 5 The W. F. M. Annual Meeting in the church Mrs McLennan gave us a very interesting address Mac went to see Mr Elliott Snowing SATURDAY 6 Mac & Jessie went to see Mr Elliott Rutherford & Jessie McGregor came down John Pringle died Snowing JANUARY SUNDAY 7 1894 Mac went to see Mr Elliott Jessie & I went to church Mrs Thomson here Stormy MONDAY 8 Mac went to the mill Jessie went to see Mrs Cameron, who is very ill Stormy TUESDAY 9 Mac in O S. The two Mrs McKeen's at Mrs. R's for tea Beautiful day �JANUARY WEDNESDAY 10 1894 Went to Leith called at Mr Veitche's & Cameron Mac bought 4 cattle from Johnsons for $125 Beautiful day THURSDAY 11 Annual meeting in the Church. Mrs. Burr & Mary at Mrs. R's for tea Very Stormy FRIDAY 123 Mac Thomas & I were at Mr W. Ross's Clear & cold JANUARY SATURDAY 13 1894 Mac in O. S. Had a letter from Ellie Lovely day SUNDAY 14 Mac & Jessie went to church. Mr R. Juylian called in the evening Beautiful day MONDAY 15 Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Mr Johnson came with the cattle Raining JANUARY TUESDAY 16 1894 Teameeting in the church. Mac went Mrs Thomson at Mrs R's for tea Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 17 Mac at the children's Social. Had a letter from Belle. Lovely day. �THURSDAY 18 Wrote to Belle. Raining. JANUARY FRIDAY 19 1894 Mac & I at Mr Thomsons, Hugh Elliott here. Weaned dear Thomas. Beautiful day. SATURDAY 20 Mac & Andrew Waddell in O.S. with the democrat. Very windy. SUNDAY 21 Jessie & Mac at church. Fine day. JANUARY MONDAY 22 1894 Fine day. TUESDAY 21 Jessie at at Mr Harkness. Wrote to Minnie & Ellie. Cold. WEDNESDAY 24 Mrs Buzza died. Stormy. JANUARY THURSDAY 25 1894 Special meeting of the congregation. Wrote to Tom's Minnie. Very cold. FRIDAY 26 Mr. Carrie here for dinner. Jessie & Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Clear & cold. SATURDAY 27 Jessie & Mac in town. Dan McDonald came. Stormy. �JANUARY SUNDAY 28 1894 Jessie & Mac went to church Mr Anthony preached. Beautiful day. MONDAY 29 I went to see the Dr called on Mrs. Fraser. Beautiful day. TUESDAY 30 Mr. J. Elliott here. Fine day. JANUARY WEDNESDAY 31 1894 Mr Elliott died. Mac Thomas & I at Mr Harkness's. Beautiful day. FEBRUARY THURSDAY 1 Mac at Mr Waddells. Stormy. FRIDAY 2 Mac & Jessie at Mr. Elliott's funeral Lottie Gilchrist's baby died. Cold. FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3 1894 Mac went to town. Rutherford and Tom came down. Fine day. SUNDAY 4 I went home with Tom. Very cold. MONDAY 5 Lottie Gilchrist's baby buried. Ma and I went to Uncle Toms. Very cold. FEBRUARY TUESDAY 6 1894 Ma & I went to see Uncle John, called at Bobs & Lundy's & had tea with Jeannie. Fine day. WEDNESDAY 7 We went to Belle called at Tom's. Beautiful day. �THURSDAY 8 Mac came up for me. Thawing. FEBRUARY FRIDAY 9 1894 We came home from Sullivan. Very stormy. SATURDAY 10 Mac went to see Neil Gilchrist. I had a letter from sister Minnie. Very stormy. SUNDAY 11 Cold. FEBRUARY MONDAY 12 1894 Mac went to Grange meeting at Annan. Wrote to Ma. Very Stormy. TUESDAY 13 Mac in Rutherford cutting wood. Mac in OS at Presbytry meeting. Very cold. WEDNESDAY 14 Mac & Rutherford cutting wood. Mr & Mrs. cold. FEBRUARY THURSDAY 15 1894 I was up at Mr. Thomsons. Mr. & Miss Juylian called. Beautiful day. FRIDAY 16 Mr. & Mrs. Thomson & Miss Mathison here in the evening. Fine day. SATURDAY 17 Mac in Owen Sound. Stormy. FEBRUARY SUNDAY 18 1894 I took sick in church & had to come home �Fine day MONDAY 19 Mac & I at Mr Elliotts Cold TUESDAY 20 Tea meeting at Annan Mac went Cold FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 21 1894 Mr Locke here for dinner John More for tea wrote to Minnie Cold THURSDAY 22 A congregational meeting in the church Stormy FRIDAY 23 Mac in O.S. Mrs Juylan & Miss Pop here in the evening Very cold FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 1894 Mac in O.S. Brother Bob's little boy born Very cold SUNDAY 25 Rutherford & Jessie went to Sullivan Cold MONDAY 26 Mrs Souter & Mrs Scott called. Mrs Reid & M. Buzzy here in the evening. Fine day FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 1894 Tom Minnie & baby came down Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 28 �Mac & I went to OS I called to see Mrs Howitt & Bessie Beautiful day MARCH THURSDAY 1 Went to the W.F.M. meeting Beautiful day MARCH FRIDAY 2 1894 Mac & I at Mr Scotts for tea Mac at Lizzie Taylors funeral Beautiful day SATURDAY 3 Mrs Thomson here Beautiful day SUNDAY 4 Very warm MARCH MONDAY 5 1894 I wrote to Belle Maggie & Minnie Very warm TUESDAY 6 Mac went to see Mr Veitch Jessie at Mr Thomsons Rained all day WEDNESDAY 7 Very cold MARCH THURSDAY 8 1894 Mrs Thomson Mrs T.J. Harkness & Mary Burr here. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Beautiful day FRIDAY 9 Mrs P. Cameron died Mac at Mrs Sibbald funeral Assessor here Beautiful day SATURDAY 10 Mac & Jessie at Mrs Cameron's funeral Beautiful day �MARCH SUNDAY 11 1894 Union C.E meeting in the evening Very windy Got Thomas his first pair of boots MONDAY 12 Mac & Jessie in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the buggy roads as dry as summer A. Waddell ploughing Fine day TUESDAY 13 Mac went to Mr Henry's Snowing MARCH WEDNESDAY 14 1894 Mac bought a steer from Mr White for $26.50 Fine day THURSDAY 15 Mac & Rutherford in O.S. Cold FRIDAY 16 Preaching in the church Mac sold Gertie to Mr {Wight} for $22 cold MARCH SATURDAY 17 1894 Mac went to O.S. with Gertie Very dull SUNDAY 18 Very warm MONDAY 19 J called at Mrs McLeods Mary Burrs Mrs Days & Mrs Reids beautiful day �MARCH TUESDAY 20 1894 John Gibson & Mac collecting for Manse J Gibson here for tea Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 21 Mac went to Sullivan for oats Rained THURSDAY 22 Mac & O? Cameron came home from Sullivan Cold MARCH FRIDAY 23 1894 Rutherford started to plough Cold SATURDAY 24 Rained nearly all day SUNDAY 25 Mac & I went to the C.E. meeting in the evening Cold MARCH MONDAY 26 1894 Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood very little snow Cold TUESDAY 27 Mac & Rutherford drawing home wood Fine day WEDNESDAY 28 Beautiful day MARCH THURSDAY 29 1894 Jessie at Mr Elliotts & Mr Burr's Cold �FRIDAY 30 Mac at Mr Cuningham & Moores Beautiful day SATURDAY 31 Mac & O.S. I was at Mr Thomson's for tea Fine day APRIL SUNDAY 1 1894 Rutherford went home Cold MONDAY 2 I called at Camerons Cold TUESDAY 3 Mac & Rutherford in O.S. bought a steer for $27.00 Cold APRIL WEDNESDAY 4 1894 Mr Cathree here for dinner Cold THURSDAY 5 I was at the W.F.M. meeting. Rutherford ploughing Cold FRIDAY 6 Mrs Harkness & Mrs Waddell at Mrs B's for tea Fine day APRIL SATURDAY 7 1894 Mac & I in O.S. saw sister Maggie got a front tooth filled Very cold SUNDAY 8 I was sick with the cold & couldn't go to church Cold MONDAY 9 Cold �APRIL TUESDAY 10 1894 Snowing WEDNESDAY 11 Mac & I went to see Mrs Cameron Cold THURSDAY 12 Mac at Bob Linns sale Beautiful day APRIL FRIDAY 13 1894 Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's ploughing bee Beautiful day SATURDAY 14 Mac & Andrew Waddell went to town. Mac brought home Bob Linn's cow Fine day SUNDAY 15 We heard of Mr P. Juylan's death Beautiful day APRIL MONDAY 16 1894 Sowed the peas Fine day TUESDAY 17 Mr R. Glenn called in the evening. Capt. McLeod & Mr Black here for dinner Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 18 Mac went to O.S. for clover seed Beautiful day APRIL THURSDAY 19 1894 The men sowed oats Very warm �FRIDAY 20 Miss Mathison here for tea Sister Maggie left for B C. Raining SATURDAY 21 Mac in O.S. Raining APRIL SUNDAY 22 1894 Beautiful day MONDAY 23 Had a letter from Belle Fine day TUESDAY 24 Wrote to Belle Beautiful day APRIL WEDNESDAY 25 1894 I washed blankets Beautiful day THURSDAY 26 I went up to see the Dr. Ma & Belle came down planted onions Beautiful day FRIDAY 27 Mac & Belle went to town �Beautiful day APRIL SATURDAY 28 1894 Rained in the morning Ma & Belle went home SUNDAY 29 Mrs Thomson here in the evening Beautiful day MONDAY 30 Used the first of our rhubarb Warm MAY TUESDAY 1 1894 Jessie commenced house cleaning Very warm WEDNESDAY 2 Cold THURSDAY 3 Mac went to Mr Henry's beautiful day MAY FRIDAY 4 1894 Mac & Jessie went to O.S. planted potatoes in the garden Beautiful day SATURDAY 5 Rutherford went home �Rained SUNDAY 6 Mac & I went to church in the afternoon & Jessie & I to C.E. meeting in the evening Fine day MAY MONDAY 7 1894 Mrs Thomson here for tea Very windy TUESDAY 8 {no entry} WEDNESDAY 9 {no entry} MAY THURSDAY 10 1894 Jessie finished house cleaning Fine day FRIDAY 11 Mac in O.S. Fine day SATURDAY 12 Mac put the cattle in the front Beautiful day MAY SUNDAY 13 1894 Jessie & I went to church Fine day �MONDAY 14 Mac sold two pigs to Mr Horne for $22.75 Mac & Jessie at Mr Elliotts Raining TUESDAY 15 Mr Wilkinson here for dinner Minnie Tom Mrs McDonald & Ellie came down Cold MAY WEDNESDAY 16 1894 Mac in O.S. Raining THURSDAY 17 Miss Mathison here for tea Raining FRIDAY 18 Wrote to sister Minnie Very wet MAY SATURDAY 19 1894 Mac went to O.S. Raining SUNDAY 20 Mac Jessie & Minnie went to church Raining �MONDAY 21 Tom came for Minnie Cold MAY TUESDAY 22 1894 Minnie went home Mrs Scott here for tea Fine day WEDNESDAY 23 Raining THURSDAY 24 Fine day MAY FRIDAY 25 1894 Jessie sprained her ankle Washed the sheep Raining SATURDAY 26 Mac in O.S. SUNDAY 27 Mac & I at church Rained MAY MONDAY 28 1894 Mac in O.S. Snowing �TUESDAY 29 Mrs Bone here Auntie Janet & Mary Ann came down Cold WEDNESDAY 30 Raining in the forenoon Auntie Janet & M.A. went home in the evening Hard frost MAY THURSDAY 31 1894 Mac at Mr Woods with Kate. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Mrs Thompson had currant pie for dinner Fine day JUNE FRIDAY 1 Raining SATURDAY 2 Mac in O.S. Miss Cameron & Ollie here in the evening Cold JUNE SUNDAY 3 1894 Communion at Annan Mac & Jessie went. Mac & I at C.E. meeting in the evenng Showers MONDAY 4 Mac & Thomas & Jessie went home Fine day �TUESDAY 5 Ma came down with Mac Cold JUNE WEDNESDAY 6 1894 Pa, Jessie & Thomas came down Mrs Thomson here for tea Fine day THURSDAY 7 Pa & Ma went home Jessie Gilchrist & her husband here Fine day FRIDAY 8 Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Harkness's Raining JUNE SATURDAY 9 1894 Planted potatoes 17 drills Rutherford went home Very warm SUNDAY 10 Very warm MONDAY 11 Mac & Sid working at fence Very warm JUNE TUESDAY 12 1894 Mac in O.S. Mr Wilkinson & Miss Parsons called �Very warm WEDNESDAY 13 Mary Burr here Mr Woods here for tea Very warm THURSDAY 14 Sowed the first of the turnips Very warm JUNE FRIDAY 15 1894 Mrs McKeen & Mrs Cowper here. I wrote to Maggie & Ellie John came down on his bicycle Very Warm SATURDAY 16 Mac in O.S. with the wool John went home Very Warm SUNDAY 17 Raining JUNE MONDAY 18 1894 Raining TUESDAY 19 Sid finished the fence Miss Mathison called Raining WEDNESDAY 20 I went to Leith. Mac finished sowing turnips Jessie went to see Mrs Slone �Beautiful day JUNE THURSDAY 21 1894 Mr & Mrs Gould & Mrs Harkness called Very warm FRIDAY 22 Very warm SATURDAY 23 Mac in O.S. brought dear Bessie out W. McArthur & Kate came down Very warm JUNE SUNDAY 24 1894 Mac went to O.S. for Mr. Rodger's who preached in our church at 1/2 past two o clock Very warm MONDAY 25 I oiled the kitchen floor Mac at Annan Very warm TUESDAY 26 Election day Mac at Mr Manyards for tea Very warm JUNE WEDNESDAY 27 1894 Mac at Mr Sutherland Cool �THURSDAY 28 Rutherford & Jessie planted cabbage Very warm FRIDAY 29 Tom & Minnie came down Very warm JUNE SATURDAY 30 1894 Kate McGregor came home Very warm JULY SUNDAY 1 Very Warm MONDAY 2 S.S. {Sunday School} picnic at Leith Mac went to O.S. with Kate in the evening Fine cool day JULY TUESDAY 3 1894 Mac in O.S. with a load of hay. Mrs T here in the evening Fine day WEDNESDAY 4 Mac in O.S. with a load of hay Mrs. T. here in the evening Cool THURSDAY 5 Mac in O.S for the new mower �Cool JULY FRIDAY 6 1894 Men working on the road Cool SATURDAY 7 Finished on the road I went to Mr Thomson Rutherford went home Cool day SUNDAY 8 Mr Bremner preached Cool JULY MONDAY 9 1894 Sid Day came commenced the hay Beautiful day TUESDAY 10 Mac at Mr Ormstons raising beautiful day WEDNESDAY 11 J. Veitch here Very warm JULY THURSDAY 12 1894 Mac at Mr Spence's raising Cool �FRIDAY 13 Commenced taking in the hay. Sold 10 cattle to W. Harkness for $405.00 Very warm SATURDAY 14 Very warm JULY SUNDAY 15 1894 Very warm MONDAY 16 Mac & R in O.S. with the cattle Very warm TUESDAY 17 Jessie went to see Mrs J. Harkness Very warm JULY WEDNESDAY 18 1894 Very warm THURSDAY 19 Finished cutting the hay Very warm FRIDAY 20 Rained JULY SATURDAY 21 1894 Mrs & Miss Paterson called �Cool SUNDAY 22 beautiful day MONDAY 23 Finished the hay Fine day JULY TUESDAY 24 1894 I wrote to the two Minnie's & Belle Very warm WEDNESDAY 25 Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Annan in the evening Very warm THURSDAY 26 Lottie Gilchrist called Very warm JULY FRIDAY 27 1894 Very warm SATURDAY 28 Very warm SUNDAY 29 Very warm �JULY MONDAY 30 Very warm TUESDAY 31 Ma & Belle came down Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Maynards Mr & Mrs Fraser called Cool AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1 Ma & I at Mr Thomsons in the evening George Thomsons wife died rained AUGUST THURSDAY 2 1894 Ma & Belle went home Beautiful cool day FRIDAY 3 Mac in O. S Scotchmans picnic in Leith cool SATURDAY 4 Men pulling peas Beautiful AUGUST SUNDAY 5 1894 Warm MONDAY 6 Very warm �TUESDAY 7 Mrs Thomson here Very warm AUGUST WEDNESDAY 8 1894 Cool THURSDAY 9 Garden party at Mr Scotts Beautiful cool day FRIDAY 10 Finished cutting the grain Cool AUGUST SATURDAY 11 1894 Mac & Rutherford at Mr Waddells drawing in peas, Tom & Minnie came down Fine day SUNDAY 12 Tom went home Mr Waits preached Mrs Scott & Amelia called Very warm MONDAY 13 The men at Mr W McKeen threshing. Jessie at Mrs Burrs for tea Mrs Bone called Very warm AUGUST TUESDAY 14 1894 Men drawing in oats �Very warm WEDNESDAY 15 Cool THURSDAY 16 Finished harvesting Beautiful day AUGUST FRIDAY 17 1894 The men at Mr. Waddells threshing Beautiful day SATURDAY 18 The men at Mr Souter's threshing Minnie went home Beautiful day SUNDAY 19 Rutherford went home Beautiful day AUGUST MONDAY 20 1894 Ollie Cameron came George Scott drowned Cool TUESDAY 21 Mac in O. S. to see Mr Hurry Henry Thomson called Miss M. & Louisa here in the evening WEDNESDAY 22 Marshall Scott here for dinner. Wrote to sister Belle �Beautiful day AUGUST THURSDAY 23 1894 Beautiful day FRIDAY 24 Terrible fire in the broken front. George Scott buried Very warm SATURDAY 25 Mr Julyan here for dinner Warm AUGUST SUNDAY 26 1894 Warm MONDAY 27 Very warm TUESDAY 28 Pa & Ma came down Nellie Kemp here Mac in O.S. Beautiful day AUGUST WEDNESDAY 29 1894 Martha & Bessie Buzza married Raining THURSDAY 30 Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's threshing Beautiful day �FRIDAY 31 Preaching in the church. Our dear little Maggie born at half past nine P.M. Beautiful day SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 1 1894 Ma came down SUNDAY 2 Communion in Leith. Very warm MONDAY 3 Mr Thomson's had the threshing machine Very warm SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 4 1894 Mac went to O.S. Mr. & Mrs. Fraser called in the evening Rained very heavy WEDNESDAY 5 Mac Jessie & Thomas went to R. Harknesse's Mrs Scott called Beautiful day THURSDAY 6 Had a letter from Belle Mrs McKeen & Jessie called Beautiful day �SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 7 1894 Pa came down Ma went home. Mac at Mr Julyans threshing Beautiful day SATURDAY 8 Mac went to O.S. Beautiful day SUNDAY 9 Beautiful day SEPTEMBER MONDAY 10 1894 Beautiful day TUESDAY 11 Mrs Day & Miss Mathison called. Mac went to O.S. with a load of oats Cold WEDNESDAY 12 Beautiful day SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13 1894 We had the threshing machine Bob & Martha here Rained in the evening FRIDAY 14 Beautiful day SATURDAY 15 Mac & Jessie in O.S. �Rained SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 16 1894 Beautiful day MONDAY 17 Mac in O.S. with 16 bls of fall apples. Belle & Sandy came down Beautiful day TUESDAY 18 Mac at the O.S. show Beautiful day SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 19 1894 Belle & Sandy went home Mrs Thomson here Uncle Malcolm came down Beautiful day THURSDAY 20 Mr & Mrs Fraser & Mrs McAuley called Beautiful day FRIDAY 21 Mac & Jessie went to Sullivan Fine day SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 22 1894 Mac went to O.S. Rained �SUNDAY 23 Very windy MONDAY 24 Raining SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 25 1894 Mac Jessie & Thomas at Mr Camerons Rebecca Scott & Mrs George Scott called Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 26 Mac & Jessie went to Meaford Beautiful day THURSDAY 27 Mac Jessie & Thomas went to Moores Miss E. Cameron here Beautiful day SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 28 1894 Ellie came down with Rutherford Lovely day SATURDAY 29 Mac went to O.S. Mrs Harkness & Mrs Juylian here Jessie at Mr Thomssons Beautiful day SUNDAY 30 Beautiful day �OCTOBER MONDAY 3 1894 Very Windy TUESDAY 2 Commenced digging potatoes Mary Ann here WEDNESDAY 3 Sydenham show Mac Jessie & R went Raining OCTOBER THURSDAY 4 1894 I went to the F Mission meeting Rebecca Scott spoke I enjoyed it very much Beautiful day FRIDAY 5 Kilsyth show Jessie McNab came down Ellie went home Jessie McNab came down Raining SATURDAY 6 Cold OCTOBER SUNDAY 7 1894 Mac Thomas & I went to church Beautiful day MONDAY 8 Mac went to O.S. with Jessie McNab Cold �TUESDAY 9 Jessie went to Mrs Alexander's Maggie & I went to Mr Thomsons packing winter apples Beautiful day OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 10 1894 Mary Burr here Ollie cleaned the dining room Beautiful day THURSDAY 11 I was at Miss Camerons for tea. Mac in O.S. with 4 sheep & 2 hogs Fine day FRIDAY 12 Mac & I at Annan Called to see Rebecca Scott Mrs Jolly Mrs Reid & Jean Gibson here for tea Beautiful day OCTOBER SATURDAY 13 1894 Mac in O.S. with winter apples R went home with Polly. Frank Reid died Cold SUNDAY 14 Cold MONDAY 15 Mac went to Franks Reids funeral Beautiful day OCTOBER TUESDAY 16 1894 I was at Mr Frasers for tea �Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 17 Finished digging the potatoes Rebecca Scott married Beautiful day THURSDAY 18 Mac & I went to O.S. Mrs Gilchrist Flora & Cassie Alexander here Fine day OCTOBER FRIDAY 19 1894 Maggie & Fanny Harkness at Mrs R.s Ollie left Beautiful day SATURDAY 20 Mac in O.S. Beautiful day SUNDAY 21 Mac Thomas & I went to Church Beautiful warm day OCTOBER MONDAY 22 1894 Commenced the turnips Fine day TUESDAY 23 Mac bought two cattle from Mr. Cavers for $45 Raining �WEDNESDAY 24 Wrote to sister Minnie Fine day OCTOBER THURSDAY 25 1894 Mac at ploughing match at Mr Ollivers Fine day FRIDAY 26 Jessie at Mr Gibsons & Crawfords Tom & Minnie came down Beautiful day SATURDAY 27 Mac & Tom went to Meaford Beautiful day OCTOBER SUNDAY 28 1894 Beautiful day MONDAY 29 I spent the afternoon at Mr Thomsons Beautiful day TUESDAY 30 Mac went to O.S. with a load of hogs for Mr Kempt. Raining OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 31 1894 No Entry �NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1 No Entry FRIDAY 2 Mr Thomson & Thomas here working at the turnIps Wrote to Grace Fine day NOVEMBER SATURDAY 3 1894 Mac in O.S. Raining SUNDAY 4 Raining MONDAY 5 I was laid up with sore eyes Finished the turnips Cold NOVEMBER TUESDAY 6 1894 Mac in O.S. for Mr Kempt Snowing WEDNESDAY 7 Mr William Lemon died Cold THURSDAY 8 Mrs Scott & Miss Mathison here Fine day �NOVEMBER FRIDAY 9 1894 Cold SATURDAY 10 Mac at Mr Lemons funeral Cold SUNDAY 11 Mr Forrest preached Stormy NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 1894 Mac has a very sore hand Stormy TUESDAY 13 We took the children for a drive in the cutter called at Mr Thomsons Beautiful day WEDNESDAY 14 Cold NOVEMBER THURSDAY 15 1894 Beautiful day FRIDAY 16 {No Entry} SATURDAY 17 Mrs Thomson called �Fine day NOVEMBER SUNDAY 18 1894 Cold MONDAY 19 Mr Fraser called Very cold TUESDAY 20 Hugo Lyttle died Cold NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 21 1894 Mac at Mr W McArthurs funeral. Mrs C.P. Day here Cold THURSDAY 22 Thanksgiving day Mac Jessie & Thomas went to church Beautiful day FRIDAY 23 Beautiful day {Several Pages Missing} NOVEMBER FRIDAY 30 1894 Mac Maggie & I went out home Beautiful day �DECEMBER SATURDAY 1 {No Entry} SUNDAY 2 {No Entry} DECEMBER SUNDAY 3 1894 Maggie took sick Rutherford & McQuigly started to cut wood TUESDAY 4 {No Entry} WEDNESDAY 5 {No Entry} DECEMBER THURSDAY 6 1894 Pa took Maggie & I home from Sullivan Beautiful day FRIDAY 7 {No Entry} SATURDAY 8 Raining DECEMBER SUNDAY 9 1894 Raining MONDAY 10 Mac & Jessie in O.S. Beautiful �TUESDAY 11 Miss Mathison called Fine day DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 12 1894 Very wet THURSDAY 13 {No Entry} FRIDAY 14 Preaching at Annan Fine day DECEMBER SATURDAY 15 1894 Kate McGregor came home Fine day SUNDAY 16 Communion at Annan Mac & I went Very windy MONDAY 17 Wrote to Ma Mac went to OS with Kate Cold DECEMBER TUESDAY 18 1894 I went to see Mary Scott Fine day �WEDNESDAY 19 Jessie at Mr John Harkness's Fine day THURSDAY 20 Jessie went to see Jessie Ross Fine day DECEMBER FRIDAY 21 1894 Rutherford went home Fine day SATURDAY 22 Beautiful day SUNDAY 23 Beautiful day DECEMBER MONDAY 24 1894 Tom & Minnie came down Fine day TUESDAY 25 Snowing WEDNESDAY 26 Snowing DECEMBER THURSDAY 27 1894 Will Ross called �Very cold FRIDAY 28 Uncle Tom & Belle came down with Rutherford Cold SATURDAY 29 Mac went to O.S. with Uncle Tom Very cold DECEMBER SUNDAY 30 1894 Had our little Maggie baptized Cold MONDAY 31 Mac & I took Thomas to see Mary Scott Mac & Jessie went to Mr. Elliotts Cold {No Date, probably Jan 1 1895} Cold MEMORANDA {No Entry} MEMORANDA {No Entry} NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE DATE NAME DOLLS CTS 16th May {Marked Paid across May entries} in �16 Cream 9 18 " 2 3/4 21 " 9 1/4 23 " 6 1/2 25 " 7 3/4 28 " 9 1/4 30 " 4 June 1 cream 4 1/4 4 " 5 3/4 6 " 4 1/2 8 " 5 3/4 11 " 9 13 " 5 1/4 15 " 5 �18 " 9 1/4 20 " 5 1/4 22 " 5 3/4 8 3/4 NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE DATE NAME DOLLS CTS No Entries NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE DATE No Entries NAME DOLLS CTS CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date No Entries Received Paid CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY Date No Entries Received Paid �CASH ACCOUNT - JUNE Date Received Paid T Alexander & Christie {Address written across the table} 64 South Castle Street Liverpool England {Inside back cover used to tally columns of figures but no specifics as to what they are for.} For more information on Annie Rutherford, 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 Annie Rutherford Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Annie Rutherford Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Private Collection Courtesy of David & Jock Rutherford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-1895 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, Sydenham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1894 Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1895 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 Annie Rutherford Diary & Transcription, 1894 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1894 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Annie Rutherford Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Annie Rutherford Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of David & Jock Rutherford 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, Sydenham Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. M. Rutherford</p> <p>Leith</p> <p>Ont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} - THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1894. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} CALENDAR.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Dominion of Canada.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Rates of Postage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Value of Foreign Coins.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Practical Information.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} INTEREST TABLES.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - January, 1894. February, 1894.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - March, 1894. April, 1894.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - May, 1894. June, 1894.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - July, 1894. August, 1894.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - September, 1894. October, 1894.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed} Moon's Phases - November, 1894. December, 1894.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 1 1894 Mac went to Annan to vote for Prohibition Thomas &amp; I went to Mr Scotts Fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY 2 Mac at Mr Gibsons Willie Bone &amp; Jeannie here in the evening Beautiful day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 3 Ma &amp; Tom came down. Lilian Wells &amp; Dorothy Fraser called Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY THURSDAY 4 1894</p> <p>Louisa Thomson here for tea Snow nearly all gone Dull warm day</p> <p>FRIDAY 5</p> <p>The W. F. M. Annual Meeting in the church Mrs McLennan gave us a very interesting address Mac went to see Mr Elliott Snowing</p> <p>SATURDAY 6</p> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie went to see Mr Elliott Rutherford &amp; Jessie McGregor came down John Pringle died Snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SUNDAY 7 1894</p> <p>Mac went to see Mr Elliott Jessie &amp; I went to church Mrs Thomson here Stormy</p> <p>MONDAY 8</p> <p>Mac went to the mill Jessie went to see Mrs Cameron, who is very ill Stormy</p> <p>TUESDAY 9</p> <p>Mac in O S. The two Mrs McKeen's at Mrs. B's for tea Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 10 1894</p> <p>Went to Leith called at Mr Vectche's{?} &amp; Cameron Mac bought 4 cattle from Johnsons for $125 Beautiful day</p> <p>THURSDAY 11</p> <p>Annual meeting in the Church. Mrs. Burr &amp; Mary at Mrs. B's for tea Very Stormy</p> <p>FRIDAY 123</p> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I were at Mr W. Boss's Clear &amp; cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SATURDAY 13 1894</p> <p>Mac in O. S. Had a letter from Ellie</p> <p>Lovely day</p> <p>SUNDAY 14</p> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie went to church. Mr B. Juylian called in the evening</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>MONDAY 15</p> <p>Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Mr Johnson came with the cattle</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 16 1894</span></h2> <p>Teameeting in the church. mac went Mrs Thomson at Mrs B's for tea Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mae at the children's Social. Had a letter from Belle. Lovely day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Wrote to Belle. Raining.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 19 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at Mr Thomsons, Hugh Elliott here. Weaned dear Thomas. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Andrew Waddell in O.S. with the democrat. Very windy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Jessie &amp; Mac at church. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY MONDAY 22 1894</span></h2> <p>Fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY</span></h2> <p>Jessie at at Mr Harkness. Wrote to Minnie &amp; Ellie. Cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Mrs {Uncertain name: Buzza?} died. Stormy. {Buzza?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY THURSDAY 25 1894</span></h2> <p>Special meeting of the congregation. Wrote to Tom's Minnie. Very cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Mr. Carrie here for dinner. Jessie &amp; Mac went to see Mr Elliott. Clear &amp; cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Jessie &amp; Mac in town. Dan McDonald came. Stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 28 1894</span></h2> <p>Jessie &amp; Mac went to church {Uncertain name: Mr Cuthoy?} preached. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2> <p>I went to see the Dr called on Mrs. Fraser. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Mr. J. Elliott here. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 31 1894</span></h2> <p>Mr Elliott died. Mac Thomas &amp; I at Mr Harkness's. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Waddells. Stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie at Mr. Elliott's funeral Lottie Gilchrist's baby died. Cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mac went to town. Rutherford and Tom came down. Fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2> <p>I went home with Tom. Very cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Lottie Gilchrist's baby buried. Ma and I went to Uncle Toms. Very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Ma &amp; I went to see Uncle. John called at Bobs &amp; Lindy's &amp; had tea with Jeannie. Fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>We went to Belle called at Tom's. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Mac came up for me. Thawing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 9 1894</span></h2> <p>We came home from Sullivan. Very stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Mac went to see Neil Gilchrist. I had a letter from sister Minnie. Very stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY MONDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Grange meeting at Annan. Wrote to Ma. Very Stormy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Mac in Rutherford cutting wood. Mac in OS at Presbytry meeting. Very cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Rutherford cutting wood. Mr &amp; Mrs. cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY THURSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>I was up at Mr. Thomsons. Mr. &amp; Miss Juylian called. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. Thomson &amp; Miss Mathison here in the evening. Fine day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mac in Owen Sound. Stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SUNDAY 18 1894</span></h2> <p>I took sick in church &amp; had to come home</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at Mr Elliotts</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Tea meeting at Annan Mac went</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 21 1894</span></h2> <p>Mr Locke here for dinner John More for tea wrote to Minnie Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2> <p>A congregational meeting in the church Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. Mrs Juylan &amp; Miss Pop here in the evening Very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{}== FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 1894 ==</p> <p>Mac in O.S. Brother Bob's little boy born Very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Rutherford &amp; Jessie went to Sullivan Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Mrs Souter &amp; Mrs Scott called. Mrs Reid &amp; M. Buzzy here in the evening. Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 1894</span></h2> <p>Tom Minnie &amp; baby came down Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I went to OS I called to see Mrs Howitt &amp; Bessie Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Went to the W.F.M. meeting Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 2 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at Mr Scotts for tea Mac at Lizzie Taylors funeral Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mrs Thomson here Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 5 1894</span></h2> <p>I wrote to Belle Maggie &amp; Minnie Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Mac went to see Mr Veitch Jessie at Mr Thomsons Rained all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 7</span></h2> <p>Very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 8 1894</span></h2> <p>Mrs Thomson Mrs T.J. Harkness &amp; Mary Burr here. I was at the Thomsons for tea. Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Mrs P. Cameron died Mac at Mrs Sibbold funeral Assessor here Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie at Mrs Cameron's funeral Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 11 1894</span></h2> <p>Union C.E meeting in the evening Very windy</p> <p>Got Thomas his first pair of boots</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the buggy roads as dry as summer A. Waddell ploughing Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Mr Henry's Snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 14 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac bought a steer from Mr White for $26.50 Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Rutherford in O.S. {Owen Sound} Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Preaching in the church Mac sold Gertie to Mr {Wyle?} for $22 cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SATURDAY 17 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} with Gertie Very dull</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2> <p>J called at Mrs McLeods Mary Burrs Mrs Days &amp; Mrs Reids beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH TUESDAY 20 1894</span></h2> <p>John Gibson &amp; Mac collecting for manse J Gibson here for tea Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Sullivan for oats Rained</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; O Cameron came home from Sullivan Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH FRIDAY 23 1894</span></h2> <p>Rutherford started to plough Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Rained nearly all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I went to the C.E. meeting in the evening Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH MONDAY 26 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Rutherford drawing home wood very little snow Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Rutherford drawing home wood Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 29 1894</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Mr Elliotts &amp; Mr Burr's Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Cunningham &amp; Moores Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; O.S. {Owen Sound} I was at Mr Thomson's for tea Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 1 1894</span></h2> <p>Rutherford went home Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2> <p>I called at Camerons Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Rutherford in O.S. {Owen Sound} bought a steer for $27.00 Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 4 1894</span></h2> <p>Mr Cathree here for dinner Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2> <p>I was at the W.Y.M. meeting. Rutherford ploughing Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Mrs Harkness &amp; Mrs Waddell at Mrs B's for tea Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 7 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I in O.S. {Owen Sound} saw sister Maggie got a front tooth filled Very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2> <p>I was sick with the cold &amp; couldn't go to church Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 10 1894</span></h2> <p>Snowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I went to see Mrs Cameron Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac at Bob {Linns?} sale Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 13 1894</span></h2> <p>Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's ploughing bee Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Andrew Waddell went to town. Mac brought home Bob {Linn's?} cow Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15</span></h2> <p>We heard of Mr P. Juylan's death Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MONDAY 16 1894</span></h2> <p>Sowed the peas</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mr B. Glenn called in the evening. Capt. McLeod &amp; Mr Black here for dinner Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} for clover seed Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 19 1894</span></h2> <p>The men sowed oats Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Miss Mathison here for tea Sister Maggie left for BC Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 22 1894</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Had a letter from Belle Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Wrote to Belle Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESDAY 25 1894</span></h2> <p>I washed blankets Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h2> <p>I went up to see the Dr. Ma &amp; Belle came down planted onions Beautiful day</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{town}= FRIDAY 27 =</span></h1> <p>Mac &amp; Belle went to town Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 28 1894</span></h2> <p>Rained in the morning Ma &amp; Belle went home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Mrs Thomson here in the evening Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Used the first of our rhubarb Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 1 1894</span></h2> <p>Jessie commenced house cleaning Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Mr Henry's beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 4 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie went to O.S. {Owen Sound} planted potatoes in the garden Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Rutherford went home Rained</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I went to church in the afternoon &amp; Jessie &amp; I to C.E. meeting in the evening Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{tea}= MAY MONDAY 7 1894 =</span></h1> <p>Mrs Thomson here for tes Very windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>{no entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 10 1894</span></h2> <p>Jessie finished house cleaning Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac put the cattle in the front Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 13 1894</span></h2> <p>Jessie &amp; I went to church Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Mac sold two pigs to Mr Horne for $22.75 Mac &amp; Jessie at Mr Elliotts Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Mr Wilkinson here for dinner Minnie Tom Mrs McDonald &amp; Ellie came down Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 16 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Miss Mathison here for tea Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Wrote to sister Minnie Very wet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 19 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Minnie went to church Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Tom came for Minnie Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY TUESDAY 22 1894</span></h2> <p>Minnie went home Mrs Scott here for tea Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY FRIDAY 25 1894</span></h2> <p>Jessie sprained her ankle Washed the sheep Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at church Rained</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 28 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Snowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Mrs Bone here Auntie Janet &amp; Mary Ann came down Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Raining in the forenoon Auntie Janet &amp; M.A. went home in the evening Hard frost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 31 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Woods with Kate. I was at Mr Thomsons for tea. Mrs Thompson had currant pie for dinner Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Miss Cameron &amp; Ollie here in the evening Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 3 1894</span></h2> <p>Communion at Annan Mac &amp; Jessie went. Mac &amp; I at C.E. meeting in the evening Showers</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Thomas &amp; Jessie went home Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Ma came down with Mac Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 6 1894</span></h2> <p>Pa, Jessie &amp; Thomas came down Mrs Thomson here for tea Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Pa &amp; Ma went home Jessie Gilchrist &amp; her husband here Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas at Mr Harkness's Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 9 1894</span></h2> <p>Planted potatoes 17 drills Rutherford went home Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Sid working at fence Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE TUESDAY 12 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} Mr Wilkinson &amp; Miss Parsons called Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Mary Burr here Mr Woods here for tea Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Sowed the first of the turnips Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE FRIDAY 15 1894</span></h2> <p>Mrs McKeen &amp; Mrs Cowper here. I wrote to Maggie &amp; Ellie John came down on his bicycle Very Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with the wool John went home Very Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE MONDAY 18 1894</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Sid finished the fence Miss Mathison called Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>I went to Leith. Mac finished sowing turnips Jessie went to see Mrs Slone Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE THURSDAY 21 1894</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Gould &amp; Mrs Harkness called Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} brought dear Bessie out W. McArthur &amp; Kate came down Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SUNDAY 24 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} for Mr. Rodger's who preached in out church at 1/2 past five o clock Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25</span></h2> <p>I oiled the kitchen floor Mac at Annan Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Election day Mac at Mr Manyards for tea Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE WEDNESDAY 27 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Sutherlands Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Rutherford &amp; Jessie planted cabbage Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Tom &amp; Minnie came down Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE SATURDAY 30 1894</span></h2> <p>Kate McGregor came home Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 1</span></h2> <p>Very Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2</span></h2> <p>S.S. {Sunday School} picnic at Leith Mac went to O.S. {Owen Sound} with Kate in the evening Fine cool day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 3 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} with a load of hay. Mrs Y here in the evening Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} with a load of hay Mrs. Y. here in the evening Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. {Owen Sound} for the new mower Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 6 1894</span></h2> <p>Men working on the road Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Finished on the road I went to Mr Thomson Rutherford went home Cool day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Mr Bremner preached Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 9 1894</span></h2> <p>Sid Day came commenced the hay Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Ormistons raising beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>J. Veitch here Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 12 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Spences raising Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Commenced taking in the hay. Sold 10 cattle to W. Harkness for $405.00 Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 15 1894</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; R in O.S. {Owen Sound} with the cattle Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Jessie went to see Mrs J. Harkness Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY WEDNESDAY 18 1894</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting the hay Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Rained</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY July 21</span></h2> <p>Mrs &amp; Miss Paterson called Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 22</span></h2> <p>beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Finished the hay Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 24 1894</span></h2> <p>I wrote to the two Minnie's &amp; Belle Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas went to Annan in the evening Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26</span></h3> <p>Lottie Gilchrist called Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 27 1894</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29</span></h3> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 30 1894</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>Ma &amp; Belle came down Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas at Mr Maynards Mr &amp; Mrs Fraser called Cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>Ma &amp; I at Mr Thomsons in the evening George Thomsons wife died rained</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Ma &amp; Belle went home Beautiful cool day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>Mac in O. S. {Owen Sound} Scotchmans picnic in Leith cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>Men pulling peas Beautiful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 5 1894</span></h2> <p>Warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6</span></h3> <p>Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>Mrs Thomson here Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 8 1894</span></h2> <p>Cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9</span></h3> <p>Garden party at Mr Scotts Beautiful cool day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting the grain Cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 11 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Rutherford at Mr Waddells drawing in peas, Tom &amp; Minnie came down Fine day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12</span></h3> <p>Tom went home Mr Waits preached Mrs Scott &amp; Amelia called Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13</span></h3> <p>The men at Mr W McKeens threshing. Jessie at Mrs Burrs for tea Mrs Bone called Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 14 1894</span></h2> <p>Men drawing in oats Very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>Cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16</span></h3> <p>Finished harvesting Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 17 1894</span></h2> <p>The men at Mr. Waddells threshing Beautiful day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>The men at Mr Souter's threshing Minnie went home Beautiful day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Rutherford went home Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 20 1894</span></h2> <p>Ollie Cameron came George Scott drowned Cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>Mac in O. S. {Owen Sound} to see Mr Hurry Henry Thomson called Miss M. &amp; Louisa here in the evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>Marshall Scott here for dinner. Wrote to sister Belle Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 23 1894</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Terrible fire in the broken front. George Scott buried</p> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Mr Julyan here for dinner</p> <p>Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 26 1894</span></h2> <p>Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Pa &amp; Ma came down Nellie Kemp here Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 29 1894</span></h2> <p>Martha &amp; Bessie Guzza married</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Rutherford at Mrs Taylor's threshing</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Preaching in the church. Our dear little Maggie born at half past nine P.M.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 1 1894</p> <p>Ma came down</p> <p>SUNDAY 2</p> <p>Communion in Leith.</p> <p>Very warm</p> <p>MONDAY 3</p> <p>Mr Thomson's had the threshing machine</p> <p>Very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 4 1894</p> <p>Mac went to O.S.</p> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. Fraser called in the evening</p> <p>Rained very heavy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 5</p> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas went to R. Harknesse's</p> <p>Mrs Scott called</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p>THURSDAY 6</p> <p>Had a letter from Belle Mrs McKeen + Jessie called</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 7 1894</span></h2> <p>Pa came down Ma went home. Mac at Mr Julyans threshing</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 10 1894</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= TUESDAY 11</span></h1> <p>Mrs Day &amp; Miss Mathison called. mac went to O.S. with a load of oats</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 13 1894</span></h2> <p>We had the threshing machine Bob &amp; Martha here</p> <p>Rained in the evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie in O.S.</p> <p>Rained</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 16 1894</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with 16 bls of fall apples. Belle &amp; Sandy came down</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac at the O.S. show</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 19 1894</span></h2> <p>Belle &amp; Sandy went home Mrs Thomson here Uncle Malcolm came down</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Fraser &amp; Mrs McAuley called</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie went to Sullivan</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 22 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S.</p> <p>Rained</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY</span></h2> <p>Very windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 25 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas at Mr Camerons Rebecca Scott &amp; Mrs George Scott called</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie went to Meaford</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas went to Moores Miss E. Cameron here</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 28 1894</span></h2> <p>Ellie came down with Rutherford</p> <p>Lovely day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. Mrs harkness &amp; Mrs Juylian here Jessie at Mr Thompsons</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 1 1894</span></h2> <p>Very Windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Commenced digging potatoes Mary Ann here</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Sydenham show Mac Jessie &amp; B went</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 4 1894</span></h2> <p>I went to the Y Mission meeting Rebecca Took spoke I enjoyed it very much</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>Kilsyth show Jessie McNab came down Ellie went home Jessie McNab came down</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 7 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I went to church</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. with Jessie McNab</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY</span></h2> <p>Jessie went to Mrs Alexander's Maggie &amp; I ent to Mr Thomsons packing winter apples</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 10 1894</span></h2> <p>Mary Burr here Ollie cleaned the dining room</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 11</span></h2> <p>I was at Miss Camerons for tea. Mac in O.S. with 4 sheep &amp; 2 hogs</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I at Annan Called to see Rebecca Scott Mrs Jolly mrs Reid &amp; Jean Gibson here for tea</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 13 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. with winter apples R went home with Polly. Frank Reid died</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Mac went to Frank Reids funeral</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 16 1894</span></h2> <p>I was at Mr Frasers for tea</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Finished digging the potatoes Rebecca Scott married</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I went to O.S. Mrs Gilchrist Flora &amp; Cassie Alexander here</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 19 1894</span></h2> <p>Maggie &amp; Fanny Harkness at Mrs B.s Ollie left</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Mac Thomas &amp; I went to Church</p> <p>Beautiful warm day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 22 1894</span></h2> <p>Commenced the turnips</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Mac bought two cattle from Mr. Lavers for $45</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Wrote to sister Minnie</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 25 1894</span></h2> <p>Mac at plough match at Mr Ollivers</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Mr Gibsons &amp; Crawfords Tom &amp; Minnie came down</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Tom went to Meaford</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 28 1894</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29</span></h2> <p>I spent the afternoon at Mr Thomsons</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. with a load of hogs for Mr Kempt.</p> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 31 1894</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 1</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Mr Thomson &amp; Thomas here working at the turnps Wrote to Grace</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S.</p> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5</span></h2> <p>I was laid up with sore eyes Finished the turnips</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Mac in O.S. FOR Mr Kempt</p> <p>Snowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Mr William Lemon died</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Mrs Scott &amp; Miss Mathison here</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr Lemons funeral</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Mr Forrest preached</p> <p>Stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Mac has a very sore hand</p> <p>Stormy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>We took the children for a drive in the cutter called at Mr Thomsons</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Cole</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Mrs Thomson called</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 18</span></h2> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Mr Fraser called</p> <p>Very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Hugo Lyttle died</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Mac at Mr W McArthurs funeral. Mrs C.P. Day here Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Thanksgiving day Mac Jessie &amp; Thomas went to church</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Mac Maggie &amp; I went out home</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 1</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 3</span></h2> <p>Maggie took sick Rutherford &amp; McQuigly started to cut wood</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 6</span></h2> <p>Pa took Maggie &amp; I home from Sullivan</p> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">== December SUNDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; Jessie in O.S.</p> <p>Beautiful</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>Miss Mathison called</p> <p>Fine day ==</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>Very wet</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h2> <p>Preaching at Annan</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Kate McGregor came home</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Communion at Annan Mac &amp; I went</p> <p>Very windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Wrote to Ma Mac went to OS with Kate</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>I went to see Mary Scott</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Jessie at Mr John Harkness's</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 20</span></h2> <p>Jessie went to see Jessie Ross</p> <p>Fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 21</span></h2> <p>Rutherford went home</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 23</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 24</span></h2> <p>Tom &amp; Minnie came down</p> <p>Fine day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h2> <p>Snowing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 27</span></h2> <p>Will Ross called</p> <p>Very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h2> <p>Uncle Tom &amp; Belle came down with Rutherford</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Mac went to O.S. with Uncle Tom</p> <p>Very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Had our little Maggie baptized</p> <p>Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 31</span></h2> <p>Mac &amp; I took Thomas to see Mary Scott Mac &amp; Jessie went to Mr. Elliotts</p> <p>Cold</p> <p>==</p> <p>Cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td> <td>NAME</td> <td>DOLLS</td> <td>CTS</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>May{Marked Paid across May entries}</td> <td>in</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>Cream</td> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>"</td> <td>2 3/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>"</td> <td>9 1/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>"</td> <td>6 1/2</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>"</td> <td>7 3/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>"</td> <td>9 1/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>June</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>cream</td> <td>4 1/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>"</td> <td>5 3/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>"</td> <td>4 1/2</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>"</td> <td>5 3/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>"</td> <td>5 1/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>"</td> <td>5</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>"</td> <td>9 1/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>"</td> <td>5 1/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>"</td> <td>5 3/4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>8 3/4</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> ==</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td> <td>NAME</td> <td>DOLLS</td> <td>CTS</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== NOTES AND BILLS RECEIVABLE</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>DATE</td> <td>NAME</td> <td>DOLLS</td> <td>CTS</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - FEBRUARY</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>CAHS ACCOUNT - JUNE</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>c Alexander &amp; Christie{Address written across the table}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>64 South Castle Street</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Liverpool</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>England</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inner cover used to tally amounts but no specifics what they are for.}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8dd7df30701e6407778b1455c42b452c.pdf 382110c90626bbd6cd160e78a309180a PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d03fbc4125512b9b3414237e6199c9a.pdf 28264f58e9e08dbdaf75b1df2aba81f8 PDF Text Text Benjamin Reesor (1836 – 1917) 1861-1863 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Private Journal in which I intend to record local Occurances daily occupation Markets State of the weather &c &c Benjamin B Reesor 1861 January 1 Shot a large Owl. Good sleighing About home nearly all day received a short visit from Brother C Reesor & family, Weather mild Wheat $1.10 cts 2 Helped Brother Noah Reesor at Threshing in forenoon and C Reesor in the afternoon. Weather mil 3 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing Weather Mild 4 Went to my brother in law M. Neighswanders on a visit today and to my Brother S Reesor this Evening. Weather Clear & Cold. 5 Went to Markham Village. Weather cold and a little snow Sunday 6 At home all day. Weather Cloudy and Mild 7 Went to Municipal Election in Scarboro Ward No. 2 Voted for Mr Helliwell Weather, Cloudy and Snowed 8 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing. Weather cloudy & mild 9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro Section No. 4, A.M. threshed oats in afternoon, Weather, snowed in the morning, cloudy and mild all day Brother Noah & family here this evening 10 Cleaned Oats in the Morning, made a Wooden fork. Weather, Snowed in the morning High wind through the day Calm and cold this evening 11 Went to Markham Village for a stove A.M. Took a load of straw to R. Money B Smith PM. Weather very cold and snowed all day �Jan 1861 12 Helped my Brother C Reesor to kill a Cow A M threshed oats PM went to Singing School in * Hebron Chapel in the Evening, Weather Clear & very cold Sunday 13 At home all day received a visit from C Burkholder and family. Weather Clear and a little warmer 14 Helped my Brother N Reesor to kill a pig AM choring around PM Weather Mild and a little snow 15 Drawed home a little wood & ground my axe, Today Mr Donald McKay was here taking the Census, Weather cloudy and mild, Wheat $1.10 @ $1.16 16 Worked in the Shop A.M. Went to Benjamin Lehman's Chopping Bee PM. Weather, rained AM. Cloudy P.M., Sleighing good yet 17 Went to R Moneys Smith shop A.M. and to T Woods store P.M. Weather Cloudy & mild 18 Went to my Brother N Reesor's in the morning worked about home through the day, Weather, Wind from the East Snowed all P.M. 19 Cleaned Oats A.M Went to Cedar Grove P.M. And to Singing School in the Evening, Weather Cloudy & a little Snow. Wheat $1.18 @ $1.22 Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel My Father Revd John Reesor made Introductory remarks Jacob Grove Preached a sermon on 2nd Cp St John My Brother & sister in law Simon & Elisabeth Hoover Michael Frets and wife were here after meeting. Weather Clear & Cold * commonly called Reesor's Meeting house Jan 1861 21 Helped Wm Morrison Clean peas in the morning Worked about home all day, Weather Clear and Cold 22 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM and then went to Jacob Hoovers in Pickering on a visit in the Evening, Weather cold and Clear �23 Went to Major Mills AM, fixed Turnip pit PM, and went to my Uncle Dr J S Reesor's on a visit in the Evening, Weather Clear & cold 24 About the house all day, helped William Morrison Clean Peas in the Evening Weather, wind from the East, snowed all day 25 Drove John Burkholder to School in Scarboro AM Went to R Money's B Smith Shop PM weather Clear & mild 26 Worked in the barn A.M. went to Cedar Grove Mills PM. and went to Singing School in the Evening Weather Cloudy & mild Sunday 27 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel Introductory remarks by Revd Henry Barkey Sermon on St John 3rd Chap by Rev'd Jacob Burkholder After meeting went to my father in laws John Hoover's, Weather, Clear AM at 3 oclock Snow P.M 28 Got ready with a load of wheat to go to Major Mills when we received a short visit from Samuel Doner & wife AM. then I took it in the afternoon and sold it at $1.15 cts per Bus then we went to my Brother Simeon Reesors in the Evening. Weather Clear & mild 29 Took two loads of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15 cts per Bus. Weather Cloudy & mild wind and snow from the north in the Evening {partial page} at a Meeting held by the members of the members of the Mennonist Church {upside down at the bottom of the page} Benjamin at a Meeting held by the members of the Menonist Church held in the Meeting house situate on Lot No. 1 - 11th Con of Markham for the on the 5th day of February 1861 for the purpose of appointing Trustees for the ensuing year John Reesor Chairman Moved by Jacob Reesor seconded by Daniel Hoover that Samuel Reesor be Trustee Carried Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Christian Reesor that Noah Reesor be Trustee Carried Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Noah Reesor that Simeon Reesor be Trustee Carried �Feb 1861 Jan 30 Took a load of wheat to Major Mi{?}lls at $1.15, AM. Sawed fire wood PM. Died, On Monday Last The Revd. Adam Wideman, Today he was buried on the 4th Con of Markham he was a minister in our Church nearly 25 years. {different writing J J Mano Mano Man} Weather, Windy, and a little snow from the north. 31 Went to John Hollinger's Chopping bee in Mr. C Burkholder's Bush, received a visit from Mr S G Reesor and family in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and mild February 1 Went to J Woods Store AM. received a short visit from my Uncle Joseph Burkholder and wife PM. Weather mild and Cloudy AM. Snow & wind from the East PM 2 Grinding Axe and shoveling snow AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. Weather mild & Cloudy a little sunshine at noon great snowstorm last night. snow two feet deep on the level, good sleighing Wheat $1.10 @ $1.18 cts went to Singing School in the Evening Sunday 3 Went to my Brother S Reesor's on a visit his wife has been sick but she is on a fair way of recovery Weather, Clear and Cold 4 Idling around shot Chloe* AM Went to T Woods store & to Major Mills PM Received a visit from Peter John & Anne Hoover & Mrs Elisabeth Neighswander in the Evening Weather Clear & Mild 5 Helped my Brother C Reesor to draw a hay stack into the Barn. Weather Cloudy and mild 6 Helped my Brother C Reesor to finish drawing in the hay stack and grind his axe AM. Drawed home a load of wood went to my Brother S Reesors to B Lehmans & to Cedar Grove PO PM. Weather Cloudy & windy Some snow PM * our little pet dog Feb 1861 7 Sorted Apples, Weather, wind storm from the north some six inches of snow fell since last night, great drifts. very Cold �8 Threshed Oats A.M, I and John Burkholder Went along the Scarboro townline Beating roads so some great drifts near the 11th Con of Markham PM. Weather, Clear and very Cold 9 Threshed Oats AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills For a pig PM. and to singing school in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and a little milder Commenced to rain about 9 Oclock this evening Sunday 10 Went to my Uncle Christian Burkholders on a visit and Called at my Brother N Reesor's in the Evening. his little daughter Mary is very bad with the Croup, Weather, Clear sunshine and mild all day, thawing a little 11 Died, Last night my Brother N Reesor's Daughter Mary, then today I went up through Markham and to Whitchurch to Inform the friends about the funeral, Weather, rained all day, mild and foggy 12 Went to the Funeral at my Bro N Reesor's the little child was buried at Hebron Chapel Remarks By Revd H Barkey sermon on 1st St. Peter 1st Chapt 16 Ver by Revd J Grove after the Service We went to the house over for dinner, Weather, Mild & Clear, a little snow in the Evening 13 Went to Markham Village for my broken Cutter Drew home a load of wood in the evening and then went to my Br C Reesor's on {a} visit Weather, Mild & Clear Feb Mar 1861 Cleaning and drawing 27 Finished Cleaning and drawing in Barley Weather, Clear & mild. Sold a sheep to Sparta Billy at $4.75 cts 28 Went to the Funeral of R Money's Child AM. and went to J Wood's store PM Weather, Mild and Cloudy, a little rain PM March 1 Went to T Watts to buy seed Oats but he he was not at home, AM. Cored & pared Apples PM. Weather, Mild & Cloudy a little rain in the Evening Went to singing school at Hebron Chapel in the Evening �2 drawed sedgeings for ovenwood AM. sold 16 Bus Barley to Andrew Lapp and 10 Bus to W Hollinger @ 55cts per Bus & drawed a load of edgings PM Weather, Mild a little rain and fog 3 We all went to my Bro C Reesor's on a visit Weather Mild & Cloudy, a little rain PM 4 Hitched to the Sleigh to go to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard 7th Con Markham when Mrs P Laughlin Came and bought 24 Bus Barley @ 55cts per Bus. Hitched again in the afternoon and went as far as Sparta when it commenced to storm and so we turned and went home and hung the meat into the smokehouse. Weather Clear & mild strong West wind, a little snow PM 5 I and John went to Mr Snowball's Brick & Tile yard and brought 700 Bricks @ 45cts per hundred AM Went to R Moneys B.S. Shop PM. Weather Cold Wind from the west, a little snow 6 I and John went to Mr Snowball's and brought one thousand 2 in pipe {tiles?} {illegible, page torn} @ $6 per thous AM {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge} March 1861 7 Went to Mr Snowballs and brought 500 tiles AM Then we all went over to my father's to a quilting PM, Weather Clear and Cold one ewe lambed yesterday afternoon and one last night 8 Went to R Moneys BS Shop AM, Then went to John Young's sale on Lot 33 4th Con Pickering PM, and to singing school in the Evening Weather, Cloudy & cold a little rain PM 9 Threshed Oats AM Cleaned And took them to Cedar Grove Mills to get them Chopped PM. Weather Clear & mild Sunday 10 Went to Old Dan Hoover's on a visit Weather Clear & Cold wind from the north 11 Went to my Fatherinlaw John Hoover's on a visit. Weather Clear & pretty Cold 12 Took a Sheep to Sparta for the Butcher AM. I & John Chopped Cordwood for Chas Burkholder PM Weather Clear & Cold Commenced to Snow from the East in �the evening received a visit from Br S Reesor & family & Jacob Reesor & wife in the evening 13 I & John Chopped Cordwood for C Burkholder AM Went to R Money's BSS & threshed Oats and went to Cedar Grove PM Weather Clear & Cold wind from the {north} 14 Threshed Oats Received a visit from Mr Samuel Hoover & family, of Pickering PM. Went to my Br C Reesors in the evening Weather Clear & Mild 15 Threshed Oats. Nancy went to singing school in the evening. Weather Clear & mild 16 I & John helped my father to draw wood AM Went to R Moneys BSS, made some spiles PM. Received a visit from Uncle D Burkholder {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge} March April 1861 Re Received a visit from John Reesor {Lualeus Mau Bfusa ?} Easter Sunday 31 Received a visit from my Br S Reesor & family Weather. Clear & mild Easter Monday April 1 Received a visit from my father & mother Br N Reesor & family, Weather, Great snow storm from the East. Br Noah's came in the buggy started to go home about 2 o'clock couldnt get down the lane, hitched to my sleigh him and John went down and done his chores, came back in the Evening, got stuck in the lane, unhitched, had to stay all night, great uproar, dont feel well, eat too many eggs, got belly ache, children crying, and so on. guess we wont forget the first of April for a week. 2 Got up in the morning, tore down the fences helped Noah's out through the field, then I went to my Br Simons and hired Miss Louis Moyer @ $2.75 cts per month, then I & John Cleaned the snow out of the sap buckets AM. Gathered the sap PM Weather, mild, 3 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild �4 Boiled sugar Went to BSS in the morning Mr. Brown Died last night @ 10 oClock Weather Mild & Clear 5 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild 6 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear & mild we have made one pound of sugar to each tree tapped, in one week's time. I dont recollect of ever having done so before Sunday 7 Went to my Br C Reesors on a visit, Weather mild & Clear 8 I & John Helped P Hoover & S Shank to dig a grave for B Lehman's Child (at Hebron Chapel) attended funeral AM. killed a calf for my Father. Dug a drain from Turnip pit PM. {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge} April 1861 {Re different writing illegible} 9 I & John Chopped Cordwood in the markham bush. Weather Clear, East wind Calm in the Evening 10 Boiled Mollases, AM. I & Nancy went to Jesse Reesor's on a visit. and I went to Markham Village. PM. Weather warm & Clear 11 Today I sowed grass seed into that small field of fall wheat opposite C Burkholders & went to singing school in the Evening Weather, warm & Clear 12 I & John Helped the neighbours to scrub Hebron Chapel AM Chopped Cordwood in the Markham bush PM. Weather Warm & Cloudy 13 Went to R Money's BSS & made a pair of whipple trees AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills for some Chop stuff PM Sunday 14 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel. Remarks & sermon on St. John 10th Chap 12 Verse to end of Chapt by Revd John Reesor Visitors after service. Simon & Samuel Hoover Weather, Mild & Cloudy, a little snow in the Evening 15 I & John made a pig trough AM. I went to my Br Noah's to get a cross cut saw came home & sold 16 Bus Barley to Alex Morris @ 50cts per Bus, PM Weather. Mild & Cloudy �16 Went to my Br Simeon's Bush and got 9 maple trees and 1 beech and set them out in the dooryard, AM. went to BSS & John Cut down a large willow tree behind the {sowing ?} PM Weather. mild & Clear {written in left margin} 2 Suckers Caught yesterday at S Reesors Saw mill. April 1861 17 I & John Commenced to boil sugar in the morning, then I & Nancy went to T Wood's store AM. Split rails PM. Weather. Clear. Wind from the north 18 Ploughed sod south of the front garden Weather cloudy and mild. snow PM 19 Ploughed. Received a visit from my father & motherinlaw this PM. Weather. Clear & windy 20 Boiled sugar. John finished ploughing west of the Creek. I went to BSS in the Evening Weather. Clear & windy PM Calm this Evening Sunday 21 Went to the funeral of John Lehman at Wideman's Chapel Sermon by Revd G Troyer on 2nd Cor 5th Chap 1 & 2 Verses and Revd J Macklin on Revs. 14 chap & 13 verse. after service went to my Br law J H Ramer's for dinner. Weather Clear & mild 22 Went to my Br S Reesor's S Mill. got my Br C to draw 4 sawlogs on the rollway, then I helped him to dig 16 young maple trees AM I & John Br N & his hired man J McNair Went to J Peirces fields and fished upstream to Br S's sawmill and caught 13 suckers PM Weather Clear & warm some thunder in the evening 23 I & Nancy went to Fatherinlaw's for Plum trees John Plowed, Weather. Warm, some rain PM heavy rain last night 24 Sowed grass seed. Went to Sawmill to pile lumber made fence. Weather Cloudy AM. Clear & windy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to H Peters 9 to J Peters & 4 to K Parkers @ 55 ct per Bus 25 Drawed lumber AM Choring around PM Sold 14 Bus Barley to W Lapp & 14 to S Hollinger Went fishing in the millraces in the Evening got 4 suckers Weather Clear & �mild {written in left margin} about 800 suckers caught at S Reesor's mill since yesterday @ 55 {illegible} April 1861 May Went to P M 26 Went to R Money's BSS in the morning and bought a new wooden plough for $18 cash. Ploughed a piece of sod south of the graveyard Weather, warm & Clear 27 Sowed oats in the field south of the Front garden in the evening Weather. Warm, some rain at noon & thunder & rain in the evening Sunday 28 Went to my Br N Reesors on a visit. Weather. Cool. heavy rain last night 29 Got up at 2 oclock AM I & my father & George Davidson (Br C's man) went to Br S's mill to fish but found that the water was too high. then we went to a small creek 1/2 mile west of the mill and caught a few suckers. then I helped Br N to roll out pine stumps on the Townline at Morrisons planted trees PM. Weather Clear warm. Cloudy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to D Burkholder @ 55cts 30 Plowed North of the Barn AM rather wet Nailed Batting on Board fence on Pickering Townline PM. Weather Clear & warm, some Cloudy May 1 Sorted Apples AM. Spread dung in the Orchard planted some potatoes in the back garden PM Weather Clear & cool ground white with snow this morning 2 Made Fence north of the dam. Weather cool half inch ice froze last night 3 Finished plowing north of the barn. Weather Clear, mild, frost last night 4 I sowed 2 acres Barley in the field north of the barn John Harrowed & plowed in the field near hoovers Weather Clear & warm a little frost last night Sunday 5 Went to Mannasseh Fretz's on a visit. Weather Clear & Cool a little frost last night 6 I & John Plowed in the field near Hoovers. Weather. rained some last night commenced to rain at 5 P M and is raining yet 8 P M This morning at 6 oclock I took my �father my sister & Barbara Barkey to Dunbarton Station on the GTRR they are going to the falls 7 Went BSS AM I & John went to S mill for a load of Oven wood PM. Weather. Heavy rain last night showers through the day. High water. 8 Planted some plum trees and six Apple trees that I bought of Mr Buell agent to Mr Bless of Rochester AM. Trimed orchard PM my father & sister and Barbara Barkey Came home about 2 oclock PM Weather Clearing up some sign of settled weather. May 1861 A Man is {illegible} Went to my Br Ss Nancy {illegible} Ascension Day May 9 Went to my Br S Reesor's on a visit. Weather. Clear 10 Fixed fences round the barnyard Hung a new gate at the water trough AM plowed PM Weather Cloudy. Commenced to rain at 5 PM 11 Choring around put new post into gate by willow tree. Went to T Woods store planted potatoes in the Evening. Weather rained last night Clear today 12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Sermon by J E Reesor On St Mark 16th Chapt 14 Verse to end of Chapt Visitors after service J H Ramer's & family Br C R & family Weather Clear 13 Plowed, Weather. Cloudy AM. Drisly rain PM 14 Went to BSS to get the new Plow share fixed AM made & drawed out a new water trough & drawed home a new pig trough. Weather Cloudy 15 Sowed Barley in west half of the field near hoovers AM didn't do much PM. got a Boil on hip John harrowed in the Barley. Weather Clear shower in the Evening. Sow got 16 pigs 16 Sowed 8 acres of peas north of the barn. Weather Clear 17 Cultivated East of field near Hoover's John plowed ground where the old fence stood at Pickering Townline Weather. Clear. Cold wind from the north. �18 Sowed Oats in East half of field near Hoover's Weather. Clear. Whit Sunday 19 At home all day Nancy went to meeting at Wideman's with Br' Christians Weather cloudy John's father was here at supper Whit Monday 20 Went to Br Simeon's SM AM to E Taylor's store PM & to C Burkholder's in the Evening Weather. Clear. Boil very sore 21 Idling round nursing sore Boil John Plowed for C Burkholder Received a visit from Uncle Joseph Burkholder & family Weather Clear 22 John Plowed in field south of the lane I was Idling. Boil very sore. Weather Clear 23 Went to Cedar Grove AM Rolled oats PM. Weather Clear Queen's Birthday 24 Planted Corn south of the lane AM Sowed Carrots same place PM Received short visit from Fatherinlaws PM. Weather Clear light showers AM {In left margin: Chopped cordwood in ? Levi Reesor} May June 1861 25 I & John Br C's man Br N & his man Went down the roughe to Gibsons Old S Mill to fish for Mullets, there were none up so after Cacthing a pike & a sucker we Came home again washed the sheep at Br Simeons PM. Weather. Clear Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Altona. Remarks & Sermon on St Luke 10 Chapter 30 vers to end 12 Chapt by Revd H Barkey. Went to M Neighswanders Senior after Service Weather warm & clear. a little rain in the evening 27 Went to Mr J Scotts, & took in a pit of potatoes AM Went to BSS, & cut seed potatoes PM. Bob Haig Clipped the Sheep today @ 5 cts apiece. Weather Cool some rain high wind 28 I & John Plowed fallow East of the dam Weather cool & windy high wind last night Calm in the evening 29 Took our wool to E Cliffs Carding Mill at Altona Then we went to M Neighswander's for dinner Weather, Clear & Cool. �30 Had Br N. to help pull Pidgeon weed in the large Wheat field. AM I & John Ploughed fallow PM. Weather Clear & warm 31 Went to A. Grove's Senr to see Barbara about spinning our wool. Plowed PM. Weather Clear & warm June 1 Planted Potatoes & a few Carrots in the field south of the lane Took oat & Barley chop to Cedar Grove mills in the evening Weather Clear & warm Sunday 2 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel Remarks by Revd J Burkholder Sermon on Luke 16 Chap 19 ver to end of Chap By Revd J Reesor. Went to Fatherinlaws after service Weather Clear, rain in the evening June 1861 {weed AM H} 3 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Helped Bro C to Plant Potatoes PM Weather Windy Cloudy a little rain 4 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Ploughed PM. Weather clear 5 Plowed AM. Sorted Potatoes. Went to SSM fishing after supper. Caught 37 of all kinds & 1 trout Weather Cloudy, rain PM 6 I & John took 2 year old colt to pasture at M Neighswanders Junr Planted & hoed some potatoes after supper Weather Clear Went fishing this morning at Buttonwood hole got 2 suckers 7 Had Br C's man to help to pull Pidgeon weed Weather clear 8 Went to Frenchman's Bay for a Ble of Plaster & a Ble of salt AM Ploughed turnip land PM W Morrison com digging drain Weather warm & clear Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St John 8 Chap by Revd H Barkey. Visitors after Service Abraham & Minnie Burkholder & Solomon Burkholder, Simon Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover Rose Moyer B Lehman & Family for supper Weather Clear Warmest day this season �10 Harrowed Summer Fallow near the Dam AM John went to W Bell's raising 3rd Con Pickering PM 11 I & Father Br C & his man made Board Fence on Front of our Lot in Markham Village John & J Purdy hauled dung into the fallow behind the Cider house Weather very warm 12 Hauled dung. Weather Clear a little rain last night cooler today June 1861 13 Dug in garden John hoed corn AM Both Plowed in Fallow behind cider house PM Weather. Cool. Comfortable. fine Breesee sold two pigs to M Neighswander 14 Plowed. Weather. Cool Slight shower PM sold a pig to my Father & one to J Walkey @ $ each 15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist of 10 Bus wheat AM Spread dung & hoed potatoes PM John Plowed Sold two pigs @ $1 apiece to H Beswatherick Heavy rain last night Weather warm Cloudy at times High wind this evening Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel I & Nancy were Called into the Vestry Where we were Catechised, after service. Voices were taken for a new Minister. Abraham Hoover Casper Wideman Jacob Wideman & Abraham Wideman were nominated, in two weeks from today lots will be Cast to decide which of them will be Chosen. 17 Plowed Fallow hoed corn after supper Weather clear 18 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Laid tiles PM Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM Traded two pigs to W Morrison for filling all the new drain June 1861 19 Worked on the road with John & the team Weather Clear AM small shower some thunder PM 20 Worked Seven hours on the road with John and the team which finished my time in Markham Weather warm & Clear �21 Went to T Woods store AM Laid tiles PM Weather Fine Shower early this morning Cloudy all day 22 Sowed Turnips south of the lane. Weather warm Clear Sunday 23 Went to J H Ramer's on a visit. He was riding in his Buggy last Monday when the Horse took a fright and ran away Mr Ramer jumped out and fractured his right leg below the knee he is kep in his bed but is doing as well as could be expected. Weather warm Clear little rain this morning 24 Harrowed fallows. Weather. Clear & cool 25 Harrowed fallow John not well. lame limbs John Stover hoed carrots corn & potatoes piled dung behind the barn. Weather warm & Clear 26 I & John Stover Hauled dung into north Fallow John not quite well yet Weather warm slight shower AM June July July 1861 27 I & John Stover Hauled dung John not well But he pulled weeds this PM in the field opposite Burkholders Weather. Cloudy at times But no rain 28 Finished drawing dung. except a wet spot in the yard which we will leave until it gets dry Weather cooler and Clear 29 Plowed in Fallow East of the dam AM I Went to Cedar Grove Mills with 20 Bus of oat & Barley chop John went to W Lapps raising PM. Weather Clear. not very warm 30 Went to meeting at Widemans Chapel J Burkholder on St Mat 5C 1st to 12v no Minister appointed today on account of some difficulty between Rev J Burkholder & Casper Wideman. went to fatherinlaws after service Weather. Warm. Fine shower about 2 oclock at Finlaw's but none at home July 1 Plowed. Weather Cloudy, slight shower PM 2 Plowed. Wore drill smock & full Cloth vest all all day very cool Norwest wind. Cloudy all day 3 Finished Plowing AM Plowed & hoed corn PM Weather Clear & warm �4 Helped C Burkholder at logging & spread dung for Br C Weather. Warm & Clear July 1861 5 Helped W Morrison at logging John Finished hoeing the Corn Weather. Warm 6 Went to BSS to get dick shod. AM & {illegible ink blob} new hog trough into the lane AM. Went to {illegible M Village?} for a new Scythe & John Cut thistles in the oats & we both went to SM to Bathe after supper in the evening we had a call by the {illegible, ink blot Revd?} J Grove who Catechised us. Weather warm looking {ink blot} Sunday 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel. Sermon by Revd J Grove on St Mat 5C 20v to end of C Visitors after service. D Burkholder & J Stover. Weather. very warm. Oats in head below the garden 8 Commenced to Cut hay. W Morrison Commenced to work for me today. Weather very warm today strong west wind. Fine shower this evening. cooler now. Had new potatoes & green peas for dinner 9 Went to Weaver Lawrie on the 7th Con Markham with some yarn AM mowed PM Weather. Cloudy at times warm July 1861 10 took muly cow to Bull Mowed until 10 AM raked & cocked hay the rest of the day. Weather Clear & some Cloudy & windy 11 Went to T Woods store & plaster on turnips AM mowed PM. Weather soaking rain last night drisled at times today cloudy cool 12 Cultivated Fallow by Cider House until 9 oclock while John ridged the potatoes raked hay till supper drawed in 2 loads after supper Weather. cool windy 13 Mowed in the morning then raked & drawed in 2 loads of hay in the evening. Weather pretty warm cloudy at times Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel. Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on {blank space} by Revd J Grove. Today Jacob Wideman was appointed to the Ministry * Weather Clear went to Uncle D Burkholders after service �15 Mowed. Shower AM & PM 16 Mowed. Weather Cloudy slight shower PM 17 Cultivated Behind Cider house & John harrowed until 10 spread grass & thinned carrots till noon Drew three loads of hay PM Weather Cloudy at times pretty warm * Abraham Wideman was rejected at his own request July 1861 July 18 I went to T woods store in the Morning Spread raked & cocked hay all day Weather. warm Thunder showers in the distance a little rain PM 19 Finished raking & cocking hay in the large meadow. Spread raked & cocked in the Orchard Thunder & a fine shower in the evening 20 Mowed swale near Hebron Chapel raked & cocked the last of the hay in the Orchard. Fished at SM in the evening John went to G Mill Weather Clear & cool all day Sunday 21 {written in left margin} This is my son Levis 1st Birthday Received a visit from Br N and Family I, Br N & his son Peter went Picking Berries on Br S's Farm this PM Weather Clear, warm This is my only son Levi's first Birthday 22 Hoed turnips in the morning. Drew in hay & raked some in swale after supper Weather, Clear & Comfortable 23 Scuffled & hoed turnips & Drew in two loads of hay. Weather. Clear pretty warm at noon July Aug 1861 30 Commenced Wheat south of the orchard today Drew two loads of hay out of the big meadow swale after supper Weather Clear & warm 31 Hoed Carrots AM Cut roads round the large wheat field PM Weather Cloudy & showry AM Clear PM Heavy rain & thunder last night August 1 Cut six acres of wheat with reaper for C Burkholder until about 3 oclock worked in our own big field until night Weather. very warm �2 Cut wheat in our own big field Weather. very warm some thunde passed over. few drops of rain this evening 3 Finished Cutting wheat in big field Weather Clear very warm Sunday 4 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel where I & Nancy were Baptized to the Menonite faith Sermon by Br Revd J Grove on St John 1 Ch 1 to 35 ver July 1861 July 24 Helped Br C at logging. John mowed swale in meadow & hoed turnips. Weather Clear & warm 25 Mowed swale swale in Meadow. AM Cultivated fallow behind Cider house & John finished mowing & hoed turnips PM Weather Clear & warm 26 Finished hoeing turnips & spread grass AM raked till supper when a slight shower stopped us. looks like more rain 27 Cultivated fallow Behind Cider house John Harrowed the fallow Behind Cider house near the dam drew home two loads of Chips from Br C's new land after supper. Weather Clear & warm fine shower last night Sunday 28 We went to C Burkholders on a visit. Weather Long heavy rain. Cloudy all day 29 Had W Morrison again today dug six fine stumps in fallow Behind Cider house turned some winnows & grass in swale in Big meadow. Weather Cloudy some showers clear in the evening. Aug 1861 5 Cradled a piece of fall wheat south of Hebron Chapel Commenced in the piece of new land opposite C Burkholders Weather. warm. Cooler this evening 6 Finished Cutting fall wheat. Weather. Clear, pretty warm Shocked new land before breakfast. �7 Drew in 3 loads of wheat AM. Dug out turnip cellar under the new addition on west side of the barn PM went to T Woods store after supper. Weather soaking rain PM Cloudy all day. Cooler 8 Cut weeds in new land till about 10 AM Cut barley with Cradle rest of the day in field behind the barn. Weather. Cool 9 Choring around worked at vinegar AM I & John went to M Neighswander Jun for my Colt PM. Weather Heavy rain last night showery this AM Cloudy PM 10 Cut Barley in field Behind barn AM Commenced in field near Hoovers PM had Br S & his man to help Weather pretty warm Cool this evening August 1861 Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 18C 31st v to end of Chap by Rev J Grove Went to Fatherinlaws after Service Weather Clear Comfortable 12 Drew in 8 loads of fall wheat AM Soaking Cold rain PM raining this evening Went to burying of J Milroy's little daughter at 3 oclock PM at Zion Church 13 Cut Barley in field near Hoovers John didnt feel well PM Weather cool AM Warmer PM. Clear 14 Cut Barley AM Drew in 8 loads of Wheat PM Weather Comfortable & Clear 15 Drew in 11 loads of wheat. Dr Mcausland was attending John this Morning he had a severe attack of Bowel Complaint is in a fair way this evening. Weather Clear, Comfortable 16 Finished Drawing wheat AM Drew in 5 loads Barley PM Weather Clear, warm Aug 1861 17 Drew in 3 loads Barley AM Mowed Barley PM, Weather Clear, warm Sunday 18 At home all day George Davidson Jr was here I had an attack of Bowel Complaint this PM feel better this evening. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening �19 Didnt feel well AM Went to J Woods store. Went to BSS PM Commenced to Ridge up Fallow for Wheat. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening 20 Drew in 7 loads of loose barley had J Stover to help Brother C Drove J's team ridging up Weather Clear 21 I Drew off Stone In Fallow behind till 10 oclock then plowed till supper John plowed till supper then we Drew in Barley Rakings for Father's Fowls. Brought 3 pigs off R Money @ $1.00 per pig. Weather warm Thunder in the north PM Aug 1861 22 Helped C Burkholder at threshing from 9 AM till 4 1/2 PM Ribbed Barley stubble in field near Hoover's till night. John ridged up AM Ribbed PM Weather heavy rain last night a little this morning Clear today. north wind {written in left margin} Went for Dr Mc for Br C's Returned from 9 to 12 PM 23 Went to Funeral of B Lehmans little Daughter at Hebron Chapel AM Ribbed Barley stubble PM Weather clear 24 Ribbed Barley Stubble. Weather Clear Sunday 25 Went to Br S's on a visit. Weather clear 26 Finished ribbing barley stubbles AM. Cradled Oats below garden PM. Weather Clear AM slight shower PM thunder at a distance 27 Helped Br C at threshing AM & Helped Br N PM. W. Clear all day thunder shower in the evening 28 Asked hands to thresh and got barn ready AM had W Burkholder's machine Treshed 125 Bus Barley & 35 Fall Wheat PM Weather Clear Slight Shower PM 29 Threshed 22 Bus wheat in the morning bound oats south of the house till noon then cut oats with reaper in field near hoover's PM Weather clear, heavy shower 5 minutes PM �Aug 1861 30 Finished Cutting Oats & then bound Went to Br N binding Bee in the evening Weather Clear 31 Ridged up. Father & J Stover drew in Five loads of peas & John Stover bound oats south of the house had a binding bee in field near hoovers. Weather Clear Sunday September 1 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks & Sermon t on St Mat 18 C by Revd J Reesor visitors after service C G Reesor & wife Simon Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover & John & Abraham Hoover Samuel Hoover & K Wheeler were here for tea. Weather Clear today Cloudy this evening 2 Ridged up John Helped from 10 AM till night & stood it well Weather Clear some thunder and a slight shower this evening 3 Sowed Fallow behind Cider house Weather Clear, pretty warm 4 Finished harrowing & Plowed in north fallow Drew home my Fathers spring wheat from Purdys after supper Weather Clear & cool 5 Ridged up had Br N & C B's team to help Weather. Clear & cool 6 Ridged up AM Sowed 10 Bus Wheat into north Fallow PM had Br C's team today Weather Clear & cool Sept 1861 7 Sowed 5 1/2 bus into north fallow & Finished harrowing AM Drew in 3 loads of Oats South of the house PM Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today Sunday 8 Went to Br Noah's on a visit Weath Clear 9 Drew in 14 loads of Peas & 9 loads of Oats Had John Hoover to help today Weath Cloudy this morning. Clear PM 10 Ridged up Barley Stubble Had Br N & Br C's teams to help Weather Cloudy commencing to rain 1/2 past 7 o'C PM {written in left margin} help killed a coon this eving �11 Didn't do much AM finished ridging barley stubble PM Weather rain and cloudy PM Cleared up this evening 12 Sowed Barley Stubble Weather Clear 13 Went to M Neighswanders Jnr on a visit weather clear 14 Harrowed 1 1/2 acres new land Wheat for my Father at Purdy's Weather Cloudy showers at noon 15 Went to my Fatherinlaws on a visit found nobody at home stayed from 11 till 4 oc then Came home Weather Cloudy at times Sept 1861 16 Helped my Br S at ridging pea land Weather Cloudy John Commenced fall Plowing below the house 17 Bound up a few oats and drew them in AM had CB's man to build 3 loads of peas into a stack after dinner then I helped him in the fallow till night Weather Cloudy AM Clear PM 18 Fall Plowed Weather warm & Clear Went to Taylors store in the evening 19 Helped Br N Drag newland at W Morrisons Weather warm Cloudy at times 20 Cleaned up some wheat & chored round Went to BSS AM Pumped the Cistern Dry PM Weather Rainy & cloudy all day This is my Daughter Adeline's 3rd Birthday 21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd Moses Erb from Berlin C W Sermon on St John 19 C 1st to 30 vr by Rev David Sherrick from {blank space} Visitors after Service Fatherinlaws J H R & family J Stovers Senr Weather Heavy rain last Rainy AM Cloudy & cool PM Sept 1861 Oct Sunday 22 At Home all day Received a visit from Br S & family Weather Clear & warm frost last night 23 Helped B N to Drag fallow Weather Clear Cool �24 Helped C Burkholder to drag fallow Received a call from Elias Eby & wife from Berlin. this Evening. Weather Clear 25 Took 28 1/2 Bushels of fall Wheat to Major Mills AM & 8 Bus PM @ $1.3 per Weather Clear Pleasant 26 I & John Mowed second crop of Clover at Purdy's Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM rain @ 8 PM 27 Went to E Taylors store & Drew home a loads of old rails for firewood AM Threshed oats with horses PM. Weather cloudy AM rain PM raining yet 8 oC This is my 25th Birthday 28 Drew home a load of edgings AM Got dick Shod PM John finished Plowing below the garden Weather Cloudy squally & sunshine Sunday 29 at home AM Went to Br C's PM Weather Cloudy Cool 30 Went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Elisabeth Hoover to Work Luoisa Moyer's time is up to day Weather Cool Cloudy October 1 Took a load of Barley to Whitby Sold @ 49cts per bus Weather Clear Some Cloudy this evening Oct 1861 2 Helped D Hoover at threshing Weather Clear 3 Cleaned A a load of barley & brought home a load of hay from Purdy's. Dogs killed a skunk weather Clear 4 worked in Cellar made apple Shelves & laid brick AM made large bench for verandah PM Weather Cloudy, Drissly rain 5 went to T Woods store AM Threshed a few peas PM weather. Drissly. Cloudy. Close Sunday 6 At home all day Miss Maria Shirk was here for Supper Weather Cloudy, Drissly rainy �7 I & John Ribbed wheat stubble in large field Weather Clear 8 Ribbed wheat stubble Weather fine & Clear 9 Ribbed wheat stubble & Drew in a load of Corn tops this evening. Eat an apple of 1860 today. Weather Clear & warm 10 Drew home two loads of wood & 1 load of Pumpkins & 1 of Corns AM Finished Drawing Corn PM Weather warm & Clear 11 Finished Ribbing AM John went to P Scots Sale & I Gathered in Apples & husked Corn PM weather Cloudy 12 Husked Corn. Gathered wild grapes in Lapps flats Weather Cloudy, rainy Oct 1861 Sunday 13 At home AM I went to Br Ss PM his wife is sick but is getting better Weather Cool & Clear 14 Cleaned Cider house & gathered apples AM Brought home grinders of Cider Mill from the spring near Br S's S Mill where we keep them to preserve them from the frost & drouth PM Weather Clear & Comfortable 15 Drew in the Peastack AM Cleaned a load of Barley PM Weather Clear. John traded horses with Bob Haig 16 I gathered Apples. John & Father took two loads of Barley to Whitby sold at 40 cts weather clear 17 Dug Potatoes & gathered apples in the evening. Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today rainy a little at 8 PM 18 Finished husking Corn & Gathered Apples Weather. Cloudy. heavy rain last night 19 Cleaned Barley Top threshed 5 doz oats Sheaves Weather Cloudy some rain. Clear tonight Sunday 20 At home all day. Weather Cool Clear. Went for Doctor Mcausland at 8 PM �21 Around the house all day Nancy gave birth to a daughter at 4 PM Weather. Cool Clear Oct Nov 1861 22 Went to Abraham Grove's for Miss Barbara to do house work. Weather Cloudy some rain in the evening 23 Dug potatoes Weather Cloudy some rain 24 Dug potatoes. Weather Clear some snow on the ground this morning 25 Finished digging Potatoes AM I went to P Mc{Philips} sale PM Weather Cool Clear ground frose last night 26 Choring round the garden Fatherinlaws were here today Robert Wallace was here PM Weather Cloudy Sunday 27 At home all day Received a visit from M Neighswanders Jnr & family John Reesors Sen & wife S Hoover Snr & wife Mrs. B Lehman C Burkholder & family Weather Clear 28 Took cart to T Brown to get it fixed AM gathered apples PM John Commenced ploughing in field near Hoovers weather clear 29 Went to Major Mills AM John Plowed AM worked in garden and fixed Turnip pit under back part of barn PM Weather Cloudy Clear 30 Worked at turnip pit AM Plowed PM Weather Cloudy & Clear {written in left margin} Wm Hagerman died today 31 Boiled Pumpkin sauce at Brother Cs Weather Cloudy Novr 1 Drew in 7 loads of Turnips Weather Cloudy Bought young ram of W Boll for 6 dollars today Nov 1861 2 Chored round finished Chest for Indian Corn Buckwheat meal & hulled barley Weather heavy storm & rain from the east all day �Sunday 3 At home all day I went to C Br a while PM weather Clear A.M Cloudy PM raining this evening 4 {written in left margin} High water Bridges & Mill dam carried away Sorted sheep in the morning helped Br C to bring over seven of his ewes I and John started at 11 o c on a shooting excursion down to the big swamp and the flats of the litle rouge shot a few birds seen three fine partriges Weather Cloudy & Clear 5 I went to J Dimmas for a meattub & J Gathered apples killed a pig PM Weath Clear 6 Sorted & Drew potatoes into the cellar they are badly rotted this year. Weather Clear 7 Drew in 7 loads of turnips Weather Clear (squally some) 8 Drew in 3 loads of turnips which finished them AM I went to Major Mills with 18 bushels to Chop & John plowed PM Weather Cloudy 9 Plowed. Weather fine. Clear. Sunday 10 At home all day Received a visit from Br N & family & my father & mother. Nancy complained of sore throat on friday evening still got worse. November 1861 Sunday 10 So this morning John & my sister Susanna were taking home Miss Barbara Stover I told them to send Dr Mcausland he came this evening & pronounced it Diptheria or Putrid sore throat He prescribed for it & she seems to do very well {illegible} Weather wind from the east 11 Nancy not much better this morning so I went to Markham to Dr Mc he came this evening but found her much better than she was this morning Weather squally & cool. windy 12 Went to Markham to tell Doctor that Nancy was better Left Measure for a suit for John Commenced sheep pen PM Weather. Clear pleasant 13 Finished plowing in field near Hoovers Weather Cloudy windy this evening �14 Plowed below the garden John plowed north of Br Cs house Weather Cloudy pleasant north cold this PM 15 Plowed south of the garden Weather Clear & Cloudy wind north cold this PM 16 Drew home 3 loads of edgings high wind last night & today hard frost last night Sunday 17 Started at 6 oc this morning for Dr Mc My Father was taken sick last night with pain in the bowels & vomiting Dr came at noon & prescribed He is better this evening. Weather clear some wind I found the roads as Dry as in July D Hoover & wife were here a little while AM but were called home they had some visitors Jacob Reesor was here over dinner 18 Went to Markham village to tell Dr that Father was better AM worked at sheep pen PM J Plowed for Br C PM Weather Clear Beautiful day warm PM 19 I went Down to Shumack plains on little rouge for the young cattle John Commenced to plow in the old meadow but found it frosty then wen worked at sheep pen till noon Drew rails from 11th con PM Weather Clear warm Dec Nov 1861 20 Boiled Pumpkin sauce Weather Cloudy rather warm PM shower this evening 21 Went to ask W Morrison to thresh peas tomorrow AM went to took for Threshing Machine PM Weather Cloudy 22 Ribbed Turnip potatoe & Corn land I got Dick Shod AM Weather Cloudy wind from East 23 Brought home a load of slates & fixed hogs mat John went to Major Mills with grist & corn & Rye & barley chop Weather snow squals not very cold Sunday 24 We all went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor sermon on St John 14C by Rev H Barkey visitors after service Br inlaw J H Ramers & family Father in laws a few minutes this evening Weather about 2 in of snow last night mild today �25 Took John's Cutter to T Greson to get it painted AM Helped Br C to under brush PM Weather Clear Thawing 26 Fixed barn ready for thrashing AM went to sale at W Hagermans PM Weather Clear some Cloud bought a grain Cradle & part of another @ $1.25 27 Had threshing Machine Threshed about 162 Boxes of fall Wheat Weather Clear AM soft snow PM Thawing 28 I & John & CB went to T Woods store where I bought a pair of Coarse boots for myself & a pair for John then we went to G Taits farm & brought home C Bs Colt from pasture weather cloudy pretty cold thawing PM 29 Helped Br S at Butchering John & my Father sold 17 of fall wheat at Major Mills @ $1.3 per Bus Weather 2 in snow last night all thawed today 30 Cleaned & John took it to M Mill About 12 o noon I & family started to my Fa inlaws staid all night went to meeting at Widemans Chapel {written in left margin} Wind from nort cold fresing a little Dec 1 today remarks by R' P Grove sermon on St Mat 22d by Rev H Barky Snowed all the way home about 3 in on the ground this evening Dec 1861 2 Helped Robert Wallace to kill his hogs Weather pretty sharp rough sleighing slight squall PM 3 Helped Br C to kill his hogs Weather Cold Clear {written in left margin} Pump frose last night 4 John helped Br N to kill his hogs I made ready to kill ours tomorrow Weather pretty cold cloudy 5 Killed our 6 hogs Brothers all helped Weather Clear warm thawing 6 salted meat. banked turnip cellar with dung drew rails for straw stack fence Weather fine warm �7 Made fence around straw stack AM went to T Woods PM weath warm cloudy commenced to rain at dusk Sunday 8 We all went to Br S on a visit in the lumber waggon roads very muddy. Weather like April warm some cloudy shower at dark 9 Helped my Father to kill his hogs Weather cloudy foggy {west} 10 got Tom shod new shoes front feet C M took grist 8 bus to Major Mills PM roads tremenduous bad weather cloudy west windy this evening 11 Turned water from large tile drain behind barn & threshed oats with flail AM I went to M Mills for grist PM Weather heavy wind from north last night some wind today calm this evening frose last night & today 12 Buried C{id}er rollers AM cleaned oats & finished sheep pen roof PM Weather Clear sharp thawed a little 13 Helped C B to kill his hogs & a beef. Weather Clear thawing John Helped raise James Milroy stables 14 I & John sawed Cedar on road beside Big swamp Weather frost last night thawing today Sunday 15 went to Br Ns on a visit in Buggy roads very rough Weather Clear. thawing today 16 This morninng I & My Father started from Port Union on the cars & arrived at Berlin at about 2.30 PM stayed all night called on several friends came down to the Grand river on business rent day stayed in Preston tonight December 1861 16 This morning I & my father left home at 5 o clock & walked to Port Union took the Cars & arrived at Berlin at 2.30 PM then we went to Mr J Brubakers stayed a little while then went to Mr Joseph Sniders near Berlin & took supper then called on the Revd M Erb then returned to Mr Bs & staid all night 17 started for the grand river this morning called at Isaac Hagys & at the Chickapee Woolen Mills also a few minutes with Old Samuel Bricker & arrived at the Rev Joseph �Hageys at noon spent a few hours very agreeably then went down to Preston to Mr Jacob Hageys & staid all night 18 {written in left hand margin} saw a team Ploughing near Dundas today Took the Cars at 8.30 this morning & came by Harrisburg & Burlington Junction to Toronto at noon took the Rouge stage at 3.30 PM & got home at about 9. PM Had fine weather in our travels 19 Dug out a lime stone in the lane north of our farm AM split wood PM Weather Clear 20 Threshed oats with flail Weather Clear 21 banked turnip Cellar with dung & Mended barn roof AM John went to Post Office & I went to B Ss to order a new pair of bobsleighs PM Weather pretty cold windy Sunday 22 went to meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rev J Reesor on St John 1st Chap visitors after service Jesse Reesor & family Weather Cloudy 23 Cleaned Weat AM John went to Markham & I brought home his cutter from Iversons where he got it painted PM Weather snowed last night & nearly all day sleighing rough Cold north wind 24 Cleaned & drew wheat into the granary Weather cold windy Calm this evening Christmas Day 25 We all went to a feast at my Fathers Brs. S. N. & C were there with their families. Weather cold cloudy strong East wind this evening. Dec 1861 Jan 1862 26 Cleaned & Drew in wheat threshed some Oats with flail. Weather soft some rain PM 27 Sawed Old pine for kindling wood on townline AM split wood & flailed oats PM Weather north wind snowed through the middle of the day calmer this evening 28 Took 10 Bus F Wheat to R Wallace at $1.00 per Bus AM chored around PM John got Bob {sharped} shod Weather pretty cold cloudy scarcly any sleighing �29 Went to C.B.'s on a visit Weather mild about 1 in snow last night I & Susan started to go to Meeting at Widemans but had to turn back the road were too bare 30 I & J cut down three pine trees in Scarboro bush Weather mild & clear 31 Helped Br C to kill a cow AM Took cross cut to Blehman to get filed PM I cut cordwood in old bush. Weather mild clear January 1st 1862 Had a quilting party this PM boys & girls some playing in the evening Weather cloudy am very high wind this evening from the north pretty cold 2 I & J helped Br N at threshing Weather clear pretty cold 3 Helped W Morrison clean peas AM J flailed some oats & I got cross cut saw filed at Blehmans PM Weather coldest this season 4 killed our own beef had Br S & C to help AM helping Br S to kill his one PM Weather cold & clear Sunday 5 Brs S & N & Families were here today & helped to dispatch a roasted beef heart Weather Milder Br C & family were here PM 6 Got dick shod all round AM Went to Port Union station PM for Benjamin Brubaker & his sister Fanny & Miss Fanny Eby all from Berlin C W Weather a little snow fell this morning pretty mild 7 {written in left margin} weather mild & clear Went to Brotherinlaws J H Reesors on a visit John & Susanna went visiting with the Waterloo people Jan 1862 8 {written in left margin} roads very bad for this time of year Went to shool meeting in section Ns 4 Scarboro AM cut up beef PM Weather cloudy little snow 9 cut sawlogs opposite C Bs Weather this evening thawing mild & cloudy 10 chored around AM cut sawlogs PM Weather rainy AM Cloudy PM windy tonight �11 cut sawlogs AM went to PO PM Weather cold cloudy AM commenced to snow about noon snowing yet 8 oclock PM Sunday 12 At home all day Weather mild cloudy a little drissly about 5 in snow tolerable sleighing 13 I & Nancy went to see Mr C G Reesor who is very sick we found him in a hopeless state AM Helped Br C to thresh PM Weather very cold 14 Helped Br S at threshing Weather very cold last night about the coldest this season 15 Chored around AM went to Br S for my cutter & J threshed oats with horses PM Weath snowed from the east about 6 in fell since last night quit about noon. Mild today 16 went to Whitby with J Walkey to order a pair of Bobsleighs at Donovan Walkey & Co's Weather Clear mild pretty cold this evening 17 Cleaned oats AM threshed oats with horses PM Weather mild a little snow 18 Threshed oats with horses AM Went to Cedar Grove to get a {Bureen} for John paid $6 for it PM Weather snow AM mild Sunday 19 {written in left margin} C Reesor died last night Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor sermon on St. John 2 C1-11 by Revd J Wideman Rev J Wideman & wife called PM Weather mild a little snow this morning sleighing good 20 threshed oats AM cleaned PM Weather snowed AM Cloudy PM Mild snow a foot deep 21 Went to C Reesors funeral sermon by Rev J Reesor and S Holden went to Fatherinlaws after service Weather mild cloudy 22 Took 36 Bus fall wheat to Major Mills @ $1.00 AM chored around PM Went to Br S on a visit in the evening Weather mild & cloudy �Nancy Hoover B R B R R B B Reesor 1855 BR {written over top of the practice sheet} May every honest man turn out a rogue {repeated 17 times} May the sword of justice be swayed by the hand of mercy {repeated 15 times} Benjamin Reesors Writing Bo{fold covers rest} {written at the bottom of page} 1855 Jan Feb 1862 {page very faint} 23 I & John helped C B at threshing Weather mild 24 took Nancy at Dr {Mcausland} throat was some sore AM cut some logs PM Weather Clear Mild 25 Went to W Bells bee drawing logs from S Ca{?}or Weather {snowed} some nearly all day from {illegible} R.W. & J cut logs Sunday 26 Went to Br inlaw {?} Neighswanders on a visit Weather clear Strong wind from the North East 27 Drew 4 logs to Br Ss Mill had Br Cs oxen & himself all day & C B & his oxen PM to draw the logs ready to load Weath Beautiful {written in left margin} Went to singing school at Peters {illegible} 28 Chored around Drew oats into the granary Cut {illegible} Went to Ramers {Prot?} Meeting at {?}ters Church in the evening Weath Strong wind from the East sleet snow & rain in the evening 29 Drew logs. John went with C B to see his father but did not find him at home Weat Cloudy mild & {fine} AM 30 Drew logs had C Bs Oxen to draw {illegible} Weath Clear comfortable 31 Drew load of logs AM Took a load of Cordwood to A {Mc}Creight AM {witten above the line} went to {illegible} Weather pretty cold, clear �February 1 Drew logs had C Bs Oxen a while AM Weather clear mild 2 at home all day took dinner with my Mother (my father was in Vaughan} Br S & N & families were there Weather mild & clear {untill I went home} {written in left margin illegible} 3 Drew 2 logs Went to Election of Trustees at Hebron Chapel at 10 AM Appointed C Burkholder B Lehman & S Reesor Trustees for the Co{?vent ?} Weather snow in PM mild M{illegible} Simon Samuel Fanny & Elisabeth Hoover Menno & Amanda Eby were here this Even{ing} 4 D I & John helped D Hoovers at threshing Weather pretty cold {snowing} 5 Drew logs John went to school Weather mild wind from east this evening 6 Drew logs Went to B.S. Weather soft rain & snow 7 Went to Major Mills with a grist for Myself & one for CB shelled some corn & drew home a log for oven wood PM went to Major Mills with C B in the evening Weather {squally} AM clear PM cleared {illegible} 8 Cleaned {illegible} Asked Burkholders to {thresh my} {illegible} Friday next Weather Clear a little squally PM pretty {illegible} February 1862 9 Went to Meeting at Wildemans Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor sermon on St. Luke 16 C 19 v to end of C by Revd J Burkholder went to Uncle Jos Burkholder after sermon Weather squalls of snow mild 10 Took a load of Pease to Pickering Harbor @ 4.8? per Bus Fatherinlaws were here this evening Weather mild clear 11 Asked hands to thresh Worked in the barn Weather mild a few inches of snow fell PM soft tonight 12 Went to J H Ramers to a quilting helped to Dispatch a fine fat Gobler Br Cs M Neighswander's & Father were there Weather fine Mild good sleighing �13 Went to C Bs Sawlog bee Went to Br Ns in the evening. Weather snow from east nearly all day {written in left margin} I went to Dr Mc for had cold 14 Had threshing Machine Threshed 83 Boxes Barley & 160 of Wheat Weather pretty cold 15 Chored around Br S & family were here this evening Weather Cold Clear Sunday 16 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on by Re J Grove Visitors after service D G Hoover & wife M Brillinger & family Samuel & Abraham Burkholder Br C & family this evening Weather Clear but cold 17 Went to Markham to get advice from Dr Mc for Levi he had symptoms of Croup last night is some better this evening Weather Milder Strong east wind 18 Went to W Morrisons in the Morning M Neighswander J{em} were here today Weather mild thawing 19 Chored around AM Went to T Burtons Sale PM Weather Cloudy East winds Snow this evening 20 Had R Wallace to help to clean Barley John is not able to work yet Weather clear today pretty sharp 4 or 5 in snow last night 21 I & Brs S N & C Drew wood from Purdys for my Father Weather pretty cold clear 22 Had R Wallace to help to clean wheat John took a grist of Chop to Cedar Grove Mills Weather Clear Mild Sunday 23 At home all day Weather Mild Fair about well 24 Cleaned some Wheat started for Dr Mc about 10 a.m. Br Cs Elisabeth is sick Weather terrible snow & wind from the north �Feb Mar 1862 25 {written in left margin} roads drifted Started about 6 a m to see {Sm} went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Fanny to work for Br Cs W clear cool Cleaned Wheat a while PM 26 Drew in wheat Weather Mild a little snow 27 Went to BSS & W Bolls AM Hitched up my young Mare Fly PM she went very quiet Simon Hoover was here a while this evening Weather north wind pretty cold heavy wind tonight 28 {written in left margin} Roads Drifted About the house all day very Cold Strong north wind Br Cs Elisabeth getting better she been very sick with inflamation March 1 I went to Br N AM his wife & son John have the Measles doing pretty well. I & John went to T Woods store PM brought home new bobs Weather Clear Cold strong wind from north Sunday 2 I & Adeline took Hannah Stover home & Called at Br Ss to inform them that M Neighswander Senr had his thigh joint dislocated on Friday while he was turning his horse & Cutter I & Nancy went to B Ns PM Weather Clear Mild 3 {written in left margin} Trees Covered with Ice Went to Old S Hoovers for Barbara Barkey to work for us AM filled bags with barley PM Weather rain & sleet from East strong wind 4 Hung our pork to smoke Weather mild snowed about 5 in last night. went to CBs in the evening trees bore down with ice 5 I & J took 2 loads Barley to Liverpool harbor @ 53 cts per Bus. Weather Clear Mild Snow 2 feet deep on the level roads very rough & heavy. bad turning out thawed a little 6 Went to Father in laws on a visit Weat Mild 7 {written in left margin} Ice fell off the trees today. Went to Markham with my father AM Went to BSS PM & to B Lehmans in the evening Weath Mild thawing a little today �8 Took Nancy to Dr Mc to get a few teeth extracted Dr was not at home. AM Chored around PM W. Mild & Clear Sunday 9 at home all day Weather Mild Clear a little rain tonight 10 Chored around AM Helped C B kill a pig PM Weth Drissly rain nearly all day Clear this evening getting Colder Snow going fast Mar 1862 11 Went to sale of the property of the late C G Reesor bought wheel barrow @ $3 3 pigs $1 a piece 2 pails & tea pots 35 cts Weather Clear Mild beautiful day thawing 12 brought home the things that I bought at the sale sold two of the pigs to my father A.M. settled with J Walking p.m. Weath mild a slight {drizle} all a m 13 Went to Br C bush to look for a tree to make sap trough AM cut maple sawlogs PM Weath Cold east wind 14 Took Nancy to Dr. Mc got two teeth extracted AM cleaned oats PM Weath Drissly rain 15 Oiled single & double' Harness Weath rain from the east all day Trees loaded with ice Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 10 C 23 v to end of chap by Rev H Barkey Weath Snow AM I & Nancy went to Br N's a while this evening snowed about 4 in last night 17 Took 50 bus oats to Markham @ 34 cts per Weather Clear Mild Cool wind from the north 18 Went to B Lehmans AM. I went to D Hoover PM to see how they were with the Measles they are all up again Peter is very {hoarse} Then we went to Jac' Reesors in the evening Weather warm & Clear 19 Went to Michael Fret's on a visit Sleiging good rather slushy this evening Weathr warm Clear �20 John helped Br C draw in hay stack I chored round AM Commenced to make sap troughs in Br C's bush PM Weath Clear Mild Wind from the east 21 Cleaned Oats AM Chored round PM Weath Mild Great Snowstorm from the East about 15 in Snow fell since last night lane blocked 22 Shoveled the lane open from end to end AM Drew in Oats PM Br Cs were here this evening Weath mild Sunday 23 Went to Br Ss on a visit Weath Mild Snow thawing 24 Cut Maple logs & 2 rail cuts in Scarboro bush Br Ns were here this evening Weath Mild Clear 25 Went to Markham bought grass seed Timothy @ $3.00 per Bus Clover @ $4.50 per Bus J H Ramers were here today Weath Cool north wind clear {written in left margin} first Weekly market day in Markham 1862 March April 26 Cut pine logs in Scarboro bush A M had Br Cs oxen & drew Maple saw logs onto road out of Markham bush & Cleaned Oats P M Weath clear 27 Drew Maple logs to Mill A M had Br C & his Oxen to draw out Maple saw logs out of Scarboro bush & Drew one load to Mill PM Weat Clear {written in left margin} John went for Dr Mc today Nancy has Diptheria 28 Drew one load Maple Saw logs to Mill tapped 50 Maple trees Drew home {illegible} for sap troughs Weat' Clear sap flowed out 29 took kettles into sugar bush drew home wood Snow very deep in the bush almost impossible to get about A M Drew home timber for troughs P M Weath Cold east wind clear Sunday 30 Went to Markham to see Dr Mc for Nancy her throat is better But she is weak yet Weather strong east wind, cold, sleet & rain about noon Milder this evening raining a little C B & family were here today. We got supper at fathers �31 {written in left margin} Mrs John Cober died this morning Gathered sap & chored round A M Made sap troughs P M Weather Cloudy, a little drissly, mild Fatherinlaw was here a while A M April 1 {written in left margin} Tapped 25 trees Boiled Sugar A M. Helped K Gourley to Commence Mrs Cobers Grave at Hebron P M. Weath Clear & warm P M 2 Helped to finish the grave in the Morning Attended the Funeral at the Hebron Chapel A M Sermon on Revl 14 & 13 v by Revd C. Hoover & Isaiah 38 C & 1s v by Revd J {O}yes Tunker Ministers also remarks by Revds J Reesor & H Barkey & by P Cober Tunker Minster. My Brotherinlaw M Neighswander & family & Br S & wife were here for dinner. Weath Cloudy east wind sharp thunder & lightening this evening 3 I & Nancy Went to Markham A M Boiled sugar in P M Weather warm & clear sleighing bad 4 Drew a large Cedar log from Tates to Br S's S M for C B. A M. Made sap troughs & went to W Lapp's P M Weath Cool wind from East P M April 1862 5 Chored round made handsleigh A M Went to Cedar Grove Mills P M Weath raind from east A M Clear p m Sunday 6 at home all day Received a visit from Peter Hoover & his wife Sarah Neighswander, John & Anne Hoover Weathr Clear, Cold 7 Chored round A M Boiled sugar P M Weath Clear Cold east wind Thawing a little 8 Boiled sugar A M Flailed Oats P M Weath Cold east wind 9 Drew home wood & took Meat tub to Br. Ns to get it hooped Weath Cold east wind. Clear 10 Sawed pine sawlogs & tapped 20 trees A M Boiled sugar P M Sap flows well Weath mild Clear 11 Boiled sugar A M Had Br C & his Oxen & C B's Oxen to draw in logs at the S M P M Weath fine & Clear Sap flowed {?}d roads Muddy. fields Commencing to get bare �12 Boiled sugar & Brought home new Cart box from T Browns Weath fine & clear Sunday 13 Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Mat 21 C 1st to 15 v by Rvd J Reesor visitors after Service B Lehman & Josephus Stover Wea Cool Clear roads Muddy fields getting bare 14 Went to Belford A M. Freshed Maple trees & Chored round P M Weath mild & Cloudy Clear P M 15 I & John Helped R Wallace at his chopping bee in bush opposite the lane he is chopping cord wood there Weath Cloudy A M Clear P M warm 16 Boiled sugar Weath warm Clear 17 Put sleigh & cutters into summer quarters A M Piled lumber at S M P M Weath cloudy warm raining this evening 8 o clock Good Friday 18 Went to Br Cs on a visit. Weath Cloudy rainy warm. Windy this evening. Fall wheat looks first rate grass begins to grow 19 Took 8 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills A M Chopped Cordwood in Scarboro bush P M Weather clear cold north wind April 1862 Easter Sunday 20 We all went to Br Ns on a visit. Sinom Samuel Elisabeth & Fanny Hoover came to stay all night with us. Weathr Beautiful clear & warm Easter Monday 21 About home all day. Weath commence to storm wind & rain from the east about 9 oc a m raining yet 8 p m 22 Cleaned seed Peas A M piled lumber P M. Weathe Cloudy, drissly rain. Cool windy 9 oc p m 23 Chored round A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind Snow Squalls A M 24 Split Cordwood in Scarboro bush A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind clear �25 Boiled Sugar A M went to T McMackon's sale P M bought 2 collars. breast chains & 2 bridles @ 70 cts Weath clear mild sap run well yesterday & today 26 Boiled sugar & went to Cedar Grove Mills Weathr Clear. Sowed field behind Cider house with grass seed this morning My father caught 5 suckers at Br S's Mill today Sunday 27 At home all day. I was at Br Cs awhile P M Weather Mild, Clear, a sharp east wind 28 I, my Father & John got up at three o clock this morning & went to Br Ss Mill to fish Caught one sucker Came home. Started at 8 o clock for Pierces with John Br N & his Man A McNear & caught 180 suckers Weath rainy A M Clear P M {written in left margin} Suckers caught in Peticoat Creek above the Kingston road 29 Boiled sugar A M Took 19.10 bus Wheat to Major Mills @ 95 cts Weathr Clear, Cool 30 Took ploughs to BSS & brought home kettle & buckets from sugar bush A M Commenced to plow in meadow P M. Weath Clear May 1 Plowed till 10 A M when it began to rain Hitched up at noon when it commenced again at 3 P M Strong wind from the ea 2 Went to the Funeral of B Lehmans Child A M Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on by Revd H Barkey Went to Markham to get clothes for John P M Weath Cloudy foggy A M Warm thuder clouds in the west P M May 1861 3 Plowed. Went to W Sappy for six bus barley @ 67 cts per Bus. Weathr. heavy clouds. Cool Sunday 4 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rd J Burkholder J Reesor Sermon on St John 10 c 1st to 12 v Went to my Fatherinlaws after Service Weath Cool, showry P M 5 Plowed. Weath Clear heavy clouds Cool �6 Plowed. John went to Whitchurch this P M his Brother inlaw John Pipher Died yesterday morning the funeral is tomorrow 10 A M. Weath Clear, Cool north wind strong 7 Plowed A M Took 11 bus Oats to T Burtons P M Got Tom shod after supper Weath Clear, north strong wind 8 Sowed Peas on east side of Creek in old meadow & oats on west side Weath Clear windy 9 Finished harrowing in Meadow A M Commenced Plowing below the lane P M Weath warm windy clear 10 Finished Plowing below lane A M Stopped holes under board fence on Pickering townline & hunted up our Calves P M went to S M in the evening for some boards Weath warm clear north wind Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remark by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mat 18 c by Rv H Barkey Visitors af service J Hollingers Went to D Hoovers P M Weath Clear Mild 12 Sowed Barley below the lane & Peas near Hoovers Weath Clear windy Jack Strohm & wife from Indiana were here this morning they were at my Fathers all night 13 {written in left margin} Woods turned green Finished Cultivating & Harrowing Peas A M Harrowed Ribbed Wheat stubble in big Field P M Weath Drissly & Rainy A M Cloudy P M 14 Rolled in Peas & some Oats in old Meadow When the Roller broke at noon. Plowed in big field P M Weath clear comfortable 15 Plowed. Nancy went to see J H Ramers son Weathr Clear 16 Plowed. Weathr Clear Warm 17 Plowed A M Washed Sheep P M Weath Clear Warm �May 1862 Sunday 18 At home all day. Br Cs my Mother & Sister took Supper here Weath warm clear 19 {written in left margin} Minist{illegible} defeated Today Plowed. Weath Cold. Wore vest Smock & coat & mitts 20 Sowed big field with Oats. W clear cool 21 Finished harrowing & I went to BSS am Went to Dr. Mc pm Barbara Barkey has Diptheria. Weat. heavy rain East wind. Cool 22 Plowed South of Church Sowed & Ran it with spring Wheat. Wet Clear cool Dr was to see Mrs Barkey She is a little better 23 I my Fathr J Duncan Br N & A Mcna went Down the little Rouge at 3 a m to look for Mullet got none. Came home at 7. Plowed root ground Mrs E Neighswander Came to work today Weath cold north wind clear Queens Birthday 24 Finished plowing root ground & I went to Cedar Grove Mills A M John harrowed root ground P M & I fixed fences & Piled brush in new meadow Weath clear cold north wind Sunday 25 Went to Meeting at Altona Sermon by Revd H Barkey on St Mat 24 1st to 37 v Went to S G Reeson's after service Weath clear cold wind 26 I Planted Corn below the garden John Rolled barley spring wheat & Commenced the big Oat field Weath cool cloudy rain this evening 8 p m 27 I Sowed Carrots below the garden & went to Br S's for radish seed A M & John finishe Rolling Commenced to plant potatoes below the garden P M Weat cloudy warm cold PM north wind 28 {written in left margin} Weath clear cold north wind Planted potatoes got some seed at Br Ss @ 60 cts per bus. John went for new clothes at As{illegible} Strong May June 1862 May Finished Planting potatoes this evening �Sunday Ascension Day 29 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Bear of Waterloo. Sermon on Mark 19 c 14 v to end of chap by Red J M Brenneman of Allen County Ohio U S in the afternoon I went to Brs C. N. & S with Mr John Diller also of Allen County Ohio he come home with Me to sta all night. Weath clear warm 30 Went to Major Mills with Sample of fall Wheat did not sell, & went to Cedar Grove Mills with grist A M Drew stone off Fallow back of barn P M Weather Clear Revd Tillman Moyer of Clinton C W is at My Fathers tonight. the yearly Conference was held at Widemans Chapel today 31 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel today Remarks by Revd A Moyer of Clinton C W then Revd Joseph Hagey read 26 C St Mat & Commented on it then Revd T Moyer read 27 C St Mat & afterwards the Lords Supper was celebrated Red T Moyer officiated. I & John went to Cedar Grove Mills this evening Weath clear beautifull Sunday June 1 At home all day. Weath Clear warm 2 Took 2 loads Fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 95cts per bus Fatherinlaws were here this P M Weath Clear warm 3 Took a load of Wheat to Major Mills A M. Pulled Pidgeon weed P M W. Clear 4 Pulled Pigeon Weed A M Took Wool to Markham Carding Mills P M Weath Clear 5 John Commenced plowing fallow I Drew tiles to drain in fallow & got some at Br Ss & Cs & at C Bs laid some this evening Weat Clear pretty warm June 1862 6 I helped W Morrison to lay tiles in Fallow & John plowed A M We both filled drain P M Weath clear warm 7 Plowed. Weath Slight Shower this Morning Distant thunders Whit Sunday 8 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks & Sermon on St John 14 C 23 v to end of chap by Red J Reesor Visitors after Service Jacob & Samuel Barkey Jacob Hoover & wife, Uncle D Burkholder & wife David Burkholder & wife Menno & Susan Burkholder were at supper Weath clear & pleasant �Whit Monday 9 Idling about home Catched 8 chubs in our dam I & My Father went to S M after supper with small net & caugh 9 small fish. Water very low Weath clear beautiful 10 {written in left margin} Wheat out in heads Plowed. Weath. Warm clear 11 I went to Major Mills Nancy went with me to R Wallace's this Morning. then I & John Finished Plowing Fallow got done this evening Wat. warm 12 Worked on the road in Scarboro at B. Ss A M. rained nearly all P M Idled ?med round in Br. Ss Woodshed 13 Worked on the road. Weath Clear warm 14 Worked on the road A M I went to Dunbarton for salt but did not get any P M John Harrowed the potatoes Weath clear Sunday 15 Went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 3 C 1st @ 16th v by Revd J Wideman Went to J H Ramer after service Weath clear. Cold North wind 16 Drilled rolled and Drew dung on turnip land Weath Clear cool frost last night June 1862 17 {written in left margin} Seven Gipsy waggons went {illegible} down Pickering Townline today Got Mr Anthoney's turnip drill and sowed nearly all our turnips Weat Pretty warm clouded up this evening Rained a little this evening 18 Finished sowing turnips made some fence near grave yard drew some of Br Cs rails from W Morrisons sideroad. Planted a few mangels this evening Weath cloudy a fine shower this P M distant thunder 19 Made fence near grave yard and round Orchard made rounds for wagon rack and done some road work at old lime kiln this evening. Weath rainy A M clear P M hardy frost last night 20 Drew chips & firewood A M John Plowed north of Br Cs house P M I commenced to draw out cordwood after supper Weath clear A M cloudy P M go Raining this evening 9 oclock. �21 Drew out Cordwood I & John Went to W Beebe's to get stone drills Pointed in the evening Weath warm cool windy this evening Sunday 22 Went to Jesse Reesor's they were not at home Br Ns & C. Bs were here for supper Weath Clear warm cool this morning 23 Drew out wood. W Clod hoed the corn Weath Cloudy A M rained a while P M 24 Worked on roads in Markham Weat cloudy a little rain Cool 25 Drew dung on Fallow W Clod filled & John Harrowed Weat. Warm. Clear 26 Drew dung. Weather warm clear 27 Drew dung. Weath Warm clear 28 Drew dung. I took Barbara Barkey to J Hoovers after supper. Weath vry warm Br S put a new pump into front well June July 1862 Sunday June 29 At Home all day Br S & Family were here John Hoover was here at supper he brought Barbara home Weath Cloudy. Warm. selltty sultry looks like rain 30 Went to Markham Village A in the Morning then went to raising of C Br barn Weath Cler. Cold wind from the north fine shower last night July 1 Went to Markham Market with butter Sold at 10 cts A M skuffled Corn & Pottatoes P M John Commenced Cross Plowing fallow Weat Clear comfortabel 2 Went to Dunbarton fo a barrel of Salt A M went to J Higgen's shed raising P M Weath pretty warm 3 I Finished drawing dung John Plowed Weath Pretty warm Received a visit from M Neighswander Sen & wife p m 4 John Plowed I spread dung & put Plaster on turnips Br S Painted bob sleigh Weath very warm clear 5 Both plowed Weath very warm went to S M to bathe this evening �Sunday 6 {written on left margin} Very dry rain wanted very badly Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 15 C by Red J Grover Visitors after services. Simon Elizabeth & Fanny Hoover John Reesor Senr & wife awhile P M Weath about the warmest day this Season. there was a cool breeze from the north 7 Finished Plowing Weath warm cooler this evening 8 John Plowed corn & Potatoes I went to B S to get a shoe onto dick & Drew sheep dung on a pile in south townline put Plaster on turnips this evening Weath warm July 1862 9 Commenced to Mow opposite C Br Weath fine Showers comfortable this morning 10 I went to Cedar Grove Mills in the morning & then Helped W Lapp to Blast rock, behind the barn John took my Father & Mother to Port Union this Morning then went to Toronto this evening he brought them home Weat comfortable 11 Had Br Cs Oxen to roll out some stone this Morning. Then I & John Finished Mowing in Scarboro A M W Morrison came at noon then we raked & cocked some that was dry I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper J & W Mowed in orchard Weat. Clar mild July 12 I Helped W Lapp Blast Rocks A M J & Willy Finished Mowing Orchard Drew in the Hay Out of Scarboro P M Weath pretty warm Distant thunder this eveing looks like rain Sunday 13 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on by Red J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after Service. Weat warm looks like rain 14 Mowed in Old Meadow Weath Comfortable Fine rain last night. Some thunder 15 I went to Sparta In the morning J & W finished mowing old meadow & then we fixed burning pit a m. J Plowed Ws potatoes P M I went to BSS. Weath showry. Cool. comfortable �16 I & J Mowed 1 1/2 acres of grass at Purdys Weath Comfortable Clear 17 Drew in the hay out of Orchard & 1 1/2 loads out of Old Meadow Weath Clear. Comfortable 18 Drew in ½ load Out of Old Meadow & 3 loads from Purdys thined a few turnips this morning they look pretty well Weat Clear Comfortable 19 Scuffled & thined turnips Father & J brought a little hay from Purdys which finishes our haying except a little swale grass Weath comfortable commenced to rain about 4 P M looks rainy yet 9 P M July 1862 Sunday 20 Went to Br Ns for dinner & to Br Ss for tea had a fine feast of white raspberries & strawberries at B Ss Weath heavy rain & thunder last night. bountiful showers to day these rains are worth thousands to the Country We have had a remarkable dry spring the Crops are rather short but these rains will help them 21 I & J Drew dung out of sheds onto townline Weath cloudy not vry warm a little drissly Br N's & S's Picked Cherries. this is my son Levi's second Birthday 22 I & J thined turnips. Weath. Cloudy. ground wet. Our turnips look very well in general 23 Made ladder for Picking Cherries A M thinned turnips P M Weath. rained some A M clear P M. I went to R Money store this evening 24 Thined turnips. I bought a new Washing Machine of Mr. Hilts of dunbarton for $11. Weath clear fine shower at noon 25 Finished thinning turnips A M. Drew out cordwood P M Weath clar. Comfortable 26 Drew out Cordwood. W M Mowed part of swale in big Meadow Weat Clear pritty warm Sunday 27 Went to B Lehman's. Weath Cler Comfortable cloudy this evening 28 Finished Mowing swale shelled some corn I cut road round wheat field behind Cider house Weat rainy A M clear P M heavy thunder storm & rain this eveing �29 J & W Drew dung I & Father got reaper ready & took ut to C B's to cut his old land wheat. A M Done nothing P M Weath. rain. rain. rain ground full of water roads muddy 30 Cut 6 1/4 acres of wheat for C B till about 3 P M. Then cut about 5 acres behind cider house in our own field. Weath beautiful clear not very warm July Aug 1862 July 31 Finished cutting wheat behind cider house A M. Then cut half of field near the dam P M Weath clear pretty warm August 1 Finished cutting wheat near dam & cut part of barlay ground Weath. Clear warm 2 Cut 4? acres of old land fall wheat for Br C. raked & cocked hay in big Meadow swale after supper Weath very warm Distant thunder at noon Sunday 3 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mark 8 C 1st to 10 v by Revd J Wideman Br Cs were here for supper Weath warm clear 4 I & Nancy went to T Woods this morning W & J finished raking hay in big Meadow swale then we cut some wheat in barley ground till noon then Drew in the hay & 1 load of wheat out of field behind Cider house P M Weat Clear very warm M Neighswanders Infant son about 9 Days old Died today 5 I & Nancy went to the Funeral at Martins Sermon on {long blank space} by Red H Barkey Father J & W finished cuting wheat A M then Drew in 7 loads P M I helped to unload & hoed turnips P M 6 I raked & bound for Br C Father J & W finished Drawing in behind Cider house & commenced in field near dam. Weath warm clere 7 Moved fence corners around both wheat fields & hoed turnips Weath rained this morning until about 9 A M clear P M 8 Drew in out of field near dam. Weath very warm 9 Hoed & thined turnips on the Carrot drills & I took yarn to Mrs Wismer at W Burkholder's A M Finished Drawing in fall wheat P M Weath warm. Received a call �this evening from Anthoney & Samuel Doner Miss Jane Miller & Susan Stokely from 4th Con Markham Aug 1862 Sunday Aug 10 I & Nancy went to Tunker Meeting at John Cober's A M Went to Br Cs PM Weat Clar, warm 11 Drew Father's wheat from Purdys to Br N's barn A M Hoed turnips & helped Br S Draw in wheat after supper Weat warm slight rain at noon 12 I cultivated in fallow W Mowed barley J went to Dr is not right well Weat Clear comfortable 13 Finished Cultivating fallow & helped W finish plowing barley A M Drew in hay out of wheat field fence corners & hoed turnips P M Weat Clear pretty warm 14 Took grist to Cedar grove & Drew in one load of barley A M. Done nothing P M Weat clar A M rained P M 15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills for grist A M hoed turnips P M Weath Cool Clear 16 Finished hoeing turnips & raked barley A M Drew in 5 loads P M John went to Drs. is not quite well yet. Weat Clear. Comfortable Sunday 17 At home all day. Received a visit from Abraham Grover Jacob & Miss Barbara & Elisabeth Grover Weat Cler Cool. 18 Took in rack ful of barley which finishes our Drawing in then pulled peas in sod I Drew home barley rakings from Br Cs for Father after supper Weat Cler warm some thunder showers passed over 19 Helped C B at threshing untill 3 P M then Drew large stone off fallow with C B's Oxen Weath Clear warm. have blind man & little girl tonight 20 Pulled peas. J Harrowed fallow Weat. clear. warm 21 Finished pulling peas in sod & burned brush A M Drew in 4 loads of peas P M Weath warm. clear �22 Chored round A M Went to Sparta & to B Ss for strawberry plants P M Wat rained A.M Clear P.M Warm Aug Sept 1862 23 I & Father Helped Br N at threshing A M J & W Drew Dung on of road barley stuble & I helped P M Weat. pretty warm cool north wind Sunday 24 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rev J Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 chap by Rev H Barkey Went to Jesse Reesors after service Wet Clear. Cool. Comfortable 25 I & W helped D Hoover to bind spring wheat J ridged barley stubble H Wismer pulled peas in field near Hoovers Weat Clear warm 26 Cradled Oats in sod J Duncan helped. W. warm 27 Done nothing A M I & W Cradled Oats in Sod P M Weat rain A M Clear P M 28 Sowed wheat on barley Stubble this morning J harrowed I & W pulled peas A M bound up all oats on sod P M Weat Clear warm 29 I & W pulled peas J Ridged in fallow Went to Br Ns binding bee this evening Weat Clear mild 30 {written in left margin} hard frost I & W pulled peas J ridged fallow I went to R Milroys binding bee tonight Weat Clear Mild Sunday 31 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long blank area} by Rd H Barkey Visitors after service J Hoover Sen & family M.N. Jr & family J H Ramer & family at supper Weat Clear Mild a little rain this eveing Uncle Saml Reesor's horses ran away this morning they turned up our lane & upset the Carriage Some of the family were badly but not seriously bruised. Sept 1 I & J ridged up Weat cool windy this evening 2 Had Machine A M threshed 69 bus barley & 75 bus fall Wheat Finished ridging P M Weath pretty cold. strong cold North wind 3 {written in left margin} Hard frost Melons {frose} Sowed fallow. Weath Cool clear �4 Cut oats with reaper in big field had 20 hands binding tonight. J finished harrowing fallow Weather. fine. warm. Sept 5 1862 I & J shocked Oats all day at big field. Weat warm I went to A. McCreight's binding bee tonight 6 I & Nancy went to T Woods store A M J plowed north of gravyard both plowed P M cleaned grist after supper W. showry nearly all day Sunday 7 at home all day Br S & family were here at tea Weath Cool blustering cloudy. rain last night 8 Got dick shod & went to Cedar Grove Mills AM turned peas & pulled a few PM Cut a little spring wheat after supper. Weath shower AM clear cold PM 9 Pulled peas AM Drew in PM C B finished pulling our peas PM Weath clear mild 10 Had Br N with team Drew in all peas all oats out of sod & 1 load out of big field. Weat clear mild 11 Drew in 7 loads of Oats. Weath. Clear mild 12 Drew in 3 loads of Oats Sowed pea ground north of graveyard Finished Cutting Oats after supper. Wath. showry, AM windy PM cleared 13 I & J helped W Lapp thresh AM little Willie bound oats W Lapp & man helped to finish binding Oats & spring wheat PM & I & J Drew in all the Oats this evening Weath. Clear. cool Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 10 c 23 v to end of chap Went to M. Neighswander's Jur after service. Weath. cloudy AM. clear PM 15 I helped Br. C hoe weeds & spread ashes in his fallow J plowed & sowed wheat opposite Br C's house. Weat clear AM. Cloudy PM 16 Chopped old logs in little fallow at end of lane & Drew in spring wheat. Weath. Clear �17 I helped Br N Drag new land J picked & raked in fallow Weath cloudy AM clear PM. Robert Milroy Died today of consumption {written in margin} thanksgiving Day 18 I Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Chapel Red J Wagoner Preached on St John 14 c 6 v Sept 1862 18 In the afternoon I & John went shooting in big Swamp shot two pidgions Weath cloudy squaly AM. Clear PM 19 Went to R Milroys funeral A M Drew home cordwood out of fallow PM Weat cloudy AM clear PM. 20 Drew home cordwood. had Br Cs Oxen to draw old logs off fallow raked & burned. W. clear Sunday 21 Went to Meeting at Wideman's Chapel Jacob Hoover & his wife D B Hoover & wife were Baptised today. Sacrement was distributed today Weat. clear Went to John Hoovers on the {9th} of Markham after service 22 hoed thistles & raked in fallow AM Picked cider apples PM W. clear warm 23 Sowed fallow AM drew home wagon rack full of edgings PM trimed apple trees Weath clear 24 Brought home cider mill & laid stable floors. Weath cool. clear. rained last night 25 Mowed clover at Purdy's Weath clear. 26 John finished mowing AM I chored round Topped corn PM Weath clear Went to T Woods in the evening 27 Turned hay at Purdy's AM Drew home 1 load PM Weath warm clear. this is my 26th Birthday Sunday 28 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon by Revd J Grover Sacrement was distributed Visitors after service Simon Saml Fanny & Lissy �Hoover J Grover Junr. Sam & Nancy Lehman & H Reesor B Lehman & family for supper Weath clear warm Beautiful 29 Made Cider A M Drew a load of hay from Purdys PM Had Paring bee this evening Weath cloudy Sept Oct 1862 30 Boiled apple sauce & cleaned a load of Barley Weath Cloudy. Cool Slight drissel October 1 Fixed Drying House & chored round Weath cloudy 2 Cleaned Barley for seed & Carried it intoo Granery AM I Went to Mill & to Sparta & J went to B S. PM Wea Cloudy rainy 3 Dug Potatoes AM Had J Duncan & little Willy to help threshed some Oats PM Weath Cloudy AM rained a while PM 4 Started for Dunbarton with a load of barley & then heard that they had quit buying Then left it at T Woods & came home AM Took Barbara Barkey home PM John J Duncan & little Willy Dug Potatoes Weath rained this Morning Cleared up at noon. Strong west wind PM & tonight Sunday 5 Received a visit from Old D Hoover & wife then went to Br Cs for supper. Weath Clear 6 I went to Whitby with load of Barley Sold @ 70 cts J finished Digging Potatoes Weath Clear AM rained PM 7 John Commenced plowing in sod stubble I drew rails AM Went to A McCreights raising PM Weath Clear, a little drissly AM 8 I & J Duncan split rails J Plowed W. warm clear 9 J Plowed I Chored AM I & J Duncan split rails PM Weath Cloudy 10 D I killed a pig & chored AM Went to W Morrisons & Drew a load of rails to little fallow PM J plowed Weath Cloudy rained this evening. 11 I & J Duncan split rails AM I Drew one load PM J Plowed Weath clear �Sunday 12 Went to Br Cs Weath. clear white frost last night 13 Drew rails & went to pay Mrs Wismer for weaving AM Went to R Milroys sale PM bought Wood sleigh at $5.00 Weath clear AM cloudy PM Oct 1862 14 Fenced north side of fallow AM Picked apples PM Weath clear 15 15 Went to B SS & T Woods AM Went to Br N PM Weath. Cold. Cloudy. 16 Picked limestones out of creek in Scarboro bush & got Iron {?inted} handspike made at BSS H went to Br Cs Paring bee this evening W. rainy 17 Drew in Corn AM Picked Appls PM Weath clear Beautiful. John Diller arrived here from Ohio this evening he proposes staying awhile in Canada Sunday 18 Went to Br Ss Weathr. rained this Morning. Clear today 19 Chored round AM Went to P Lapp's sale PM Weath clear. cool. 20 Went to Cedar Grove AM Helped Br C to raise Hogpen & chored round PM W. rainy AM. Clear. PM {written in margin} John plows nearly every day 21 I & J Diller Husked Corn. & Drew in Corn Pumpkins & beans He Intends to work for me awhile Weat. Windy. Cool Cloudy We had a few hands paring apples tonight 22 I Helped D Hoover at threshing J D flailed Oats J Plowed Weath a little snow this morning Cool Clear. today 23 Cleaned Oats & Picked Apples Weath Cloudy 24 Threshed a few Peas & Picked apples Weath cloudy Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Reesor Visitors. Br N & family & Mrs B Lehman Weath Snowy Squally Cloudy. Cold all day 27 Picked apples. Weath fine. Pared apples at Cs tonight �28 Made Cider this morning Then went to Meeting at Hebron Revd Mr Lapp from New York state Preached on St {long blank space} Fatherinlaws were here for Dinner I & J D went to Belford PM Weath Clear Mild. 29 I & J D went along rouge flats to get bitter sweet roots for Fathers rhumatism he has been lame a good while. AM Picked appls & boiled cider for sauce. PM Weath clear Nov 1862 30 I Went to Belford AM J D sawed wood & boile sauce I helped to finish it PM then we made turnip Knives & commenced to pull turnips this evening Weath clear. warm 31 I J & J D pulled turnips Went to Br S's paring bee this evening W. beautiful warm clear Nov 1 Pulled turnips AM J & J D went to Markham & I worked on roads in Scarboro PM W. clear warm beautifull Sunday 2 Went to Meeting at Widemans. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after service brought Miss Fanny to work W. cloudy. cool north wind 3 Finished Puling turnips & carrots J & J D threshed a few Oats this morning W. heavy rain last night clear nearly all day 4 Made Cider AM I & J D Drew in 5 load of turnips & J helped Br C pull turnips PM W clear 5 I & Br C helped Father to measure a job at Purdys J & J D drew turnips AM J D helped Br C to pull turnips & I & J Drew in PM finished a {bit} of sauce this evening W. cloudy some rain this PM 6 J & J D threshed a few peas this morning then we Drew in turnips W. clear ground frose last night 7 Made Cider & finished Drawing in & pitting turnips We have about 650 bushels turnips including a few Carrots & globes. W. hard frost last night. Clear �8 Cleaned a load of fall Wheat & I took it to Major Mills AM at 83 cts the boys threshed some Peas & I went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist PM Weath. Cold Snowed about 2 in today {written in margin} looks like winter Sunday 9 Went to C Bs on a visit W. warmer snow melted today 10 Boys threshed peas & I made fence & chored AM J plowed J D Helped B C & I went to CD Cedar Grove Mills PM Weath clear warm roads as good as need be Nov 1862 11 I & J D drew in potatoes AM they are rotted badly then we all went to N Burkholders sale PM Weath. Warm, strong wind, east tonight 12 12 Drew Stone for Wall under new barn that I Intend to build next summer if all is well A M Drew limestone out of creek bed in Scarboro bush PM W. cloudy warm 13 I helped Br N to plow I & J D made stack fence & drew stone W. cloudy 14 Had threshing Machine threshed 9 bus spring Wheat & 191 bus fall Wheat W. cloudy windy tonight 15 Drew stone AM I & J D went to T Woods & to C Pettys & got a load of 2. in tiles. PM J Drew dung on pits & turnip cellar W. clear cold frose hard last night Sunday 16 I took Miss Fanny home W. wind from east. cold. roads good as in July 17 Chored round AM J D made crutches for my Father his foot is bad yet with rhumatis J D threshed peas. J plowed & I took grist to Cedar Grove for Father PM W. rainy AM cloudy. mild. PM 18 J Commenced to plow in wheat stubble near dam I & J D drew stones & killed pig at noon. W. mild April weather 19 I went to Br S's & boys cleaned peas & split & sawed wood Chored round PM. W. rainy all day 20 Chored round AM I & J D went to R Rodgerson's sale PM & I went to T Woods W. rain & soft snow nearly all day. roads muddy. mild �21 I helped Br N's man Draw in logs at S M & J helped C B kill a pig. AM. J plowed & I drew Saptroughs into bush out of place where we boiled sugar W. clear mild frost last night J D commenced to chop opposite the lane today I sold a piec of bush to W Morrison at $15 per acre 22 J Plowed I went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Opened mouth of tile drains & chored round PM W. pretty cold Sunday 23 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Rd J Reesor on St Mat 18 c Visitors. Colon & Elizabeth Reesor Anne Woodson & Mrs Neighswander & Anne Reesor. W. cold windy ground frose Nov 1862 Dec 24 I & J D Helped C B move his stable to new barn Split cordwood W. pretty warm thawing 25 Br N.s man came to help to plow frose to hard this Morning then I & J fixed barn roof & underbrushing AM Drew stones PM. W. clear warm. picked some beech nuts at noon 26 We all helped Br S. at threshing W. mild cloudy 27 I J & Br N plowed W. mild. cloudy snowing to night 28 I brought home woodsleigh from R Milroys AM Drew elm sawlog to S M. & J plowed PM W. 3 in snow fell last night thawed some today fressing tonight Sleighing bad 29 I underbrushed AM & helped Br N put in logs at S M with C B's Oxen PM J went for Miss Fanny Hoover to work but she could not come Dr Mc was here this evening to see my Father he says he is afflicted with Inflammatory rhumatism. W warm thawing a little. soft snow Sunday 30 I & J D went to Tunker Meeting at J Cobers Sermon In German by S. Snider on 1st Chap to Romans 14.15.16 & 17 Vers In English by P Cober on same text. W. mild snowing this evening �Dec 1 I helped Br C to kill pigs. J Drew dung on south end of turnip cellar & Drew home some wood. Weathr. mild thawing snowed a few inches last night 2 I helped Br. N. kill his pigs J went to Markham W. thawing. Mild. Clear. 3 I went to BSS AM. Buried Cider Mill PM W. snowed about 5 in. Clear this evening Sleighing tolerable. 4 I. J & J D killed my Fathers 2 pigs. W. Mild. Cloudy AM. clear PM. My Father could not get out to the shop 5 Cleaned & Drew in wheat. W. clear mild 6 Cleaned & Drew in wheat W. cold strong N wind Some Snow this is the coldest day we have had this season Sunday 7 At home all day W. very cold clear freesing hard 8 Helped Br. S kill pigs W. Mild Cloudy AM snowed about 6 in PM. 9 killed our pigs. W. Mild. Sleighing tolerable. This is my wife Nancy's 23rd Birthday Dec 1862 10 Chored round Salted Pork & C. Went shooting awhile PM. W. clear mild thawing PM 11 I. J. & J D went down to Purdy's to show J D where to cut some wood for my father. W. clear thawing fast PM. warm threshed oats with horses PM 12 J went to Markham & I chored round AM threshed Oats with horses PM. W. warm thawing 13 I shot a beef for Br C & then we cleaned oats AM I went to Cedar Grove Mills with chop PM. W. Cloudy warm. rainy PM roads muddy Sunday 14 Went to Br. Ns on a visit. W. Foggy Cloudy drissly warm muddy. Snow all gone exept fence corners 15 Had Br. S to help to convert our cook house into a kitchen W. warm. rainy. cloudy. �16 I & J D worked at kitchen J went to T Woods AM & to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. Mild. Clear Windy tonight 17 Went to J Duncan's Chopping bee at Br. Cs W. Cold. Clear. Wind from the north 18 I helped Br. N make road to sawlogs AM Went to Cedar Grove PM J started going to Scarboro School today. W. windy clear cold 19 Worked at kitchn Br. N helped AM W. cold windy 20 Helped Br. S to saw fire wood with machine W. cold. cold brease from the north Sunday 21 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 1st Chap 18 to 28 vers My Father was not able to attend. he is not very well yet. Weath milder. snowing this evening 22 Helped C. B. to kill 6 hogs & a beef. W. mild. Clear 23 Helped Br S to kill a beef AM Chored round PM W. mild 24 killed our beef & 1 hog W. cloudy. mild. trees covered with white frost Christmas Day 25 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St. luke by Revd H Barkey My Father not able to attend W. mild clear beautiful Visitors today B Lehman & family Manase Frets & family John took Miss Fanny home this PM 26 I went to T Woods AM Worked at kitchen PM J & J D worked at it all day Weath rainy all day 1862 1863 Dec 27 I & J D cleaned & brought home my Fathers wheat from Br Ns AM worked a while at kitchen PM J was in Markham with Susan. W. Mild. cloudy, April weather 28 at home all day. Br Ns were here W. mild 29 1862 I lathed in kitchen J & J D went to Markham Weath. Mild. Jan 1863 30 I went to Sparta AM. Lathed in kitchen PM W. clear cold. roads rough �31 Helped J D at his chopping bee in our bush. W. clear mild New Year's Day Jan 1st 1863 Went to Fatherinlaws W. Mild clear beautiful roads very rough 2 Went to B Lehman's Chopping bee W. warm. clear April weather 3 Threshed Oats with horses. W. Mild. cloudy John's Father is here tonight Sunday 4 at home all day. Br C & family were here W. Clear. windy tonight 5 I Went to Major Mills with grist for my father AM Went to C Raymer's for broad axe PM W. Clear mild 6 I took 22 {43} lbs fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 87 cts {per} AM threshed Oats with horses PM W. clear getting colder received a visit from J Honsberger from Cayuga tonight. 7 Went to Uncle Sam's with Mr. Honsberger AM Went to D Hoover's PM to get a hand to help thresh at Br N's. My hand is sore I blistered it at J D's chopping bee and it is very sore. W clear. cold Louis Moyer came here on a visit today 8 Went to R Money's Store AM Went to J Cober's & C Stovers PM. to Inform them that P Stover's wife Died yesterday. W. Snowstorm from the east about six inches fell today 9 Chored round AM got Bob & Jen shod PM & J D. & A McNair hewed timber W. Mild 10 Helped Br. C at threshing. W. Snowed about 4 in. thawing Sunday 11 At home all day. W. Cloudy. Mild. Sleighing good 12 I & J D Went to Markham Sleighing pretty fine W. pretty Cold. J went to Br Ns sawlog bee. 13 Hewed timber for new barn. W. Cloudy Snowed from the east PM. Fatherinlaws are here tonight �14 Hewed timbers AM Lathed in kitchen PM W. Cloudy AM Drissly rain PM Warm roads getting bad 15 Hewed timber W. Mild snowed from the east I J J D & Aleck McNair Went to T Woods tonight & bought a pair of moccasins apiece Snowed all the way Jan 1863 16 Chored round I & J threshed some oats with flail AM Hewed timber PM. W. cold snowed about 8 inches since last night 17 J went to Markham I drew home wood & went to S M & J D threshed peas AM. Hewed timber PM W. very cold last night & today a little milder PM Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St luke 2d C 42 v to {end} of chap by Revd J Grove my Father is not able to go out Vis after service M Neighswander Junr & family W. Milder 19 Chored round & took a pig to J Younge AM Cleaned Oats & Chored round PM. W. Clear. Mild 20 This was the day for roast geese & Sweet Cake John Diller & my Only Sister Susannah were married by Revd Mr Gordon. company present. Simon Saml Fanny & Elisabeth Hoover Abr Meseno Mary & Nancy Burkholder Colon Elisebeth & Esther Reesor {olders written in margin} John Hover, & Barbara Barkey Br Ns Br' S. & family Br C. & family C.B. & family & A McNair W. Cloudy Mild a little snow from the east this evening 21 threshed Oats with horses AM Hewed timber PM W. Mild cloudy 22 Hitched up & Drove round with fly AM Commenced to hew timber PM when it came on freezy rain we quit & lathed in kitchen 23 I & J Helped D Hoover to thresh W. Mild cloudy AM Clear PM 24 Hewed timber J & Alick went to Markham PM & I & J D made a few Oak sawlogs W. Mild, thawing my Father went to Br Cs today Sunday 25 Went to J H Ramers W. Clear Mild roads getting bad, thawing �26 Hewed timber had R Wallace to help. W. Cloudy Mild a little drissly PM Snowing tonight 27 I went to B S AM Hewed PM. W snowed AM clear PM 28 Hewed timber. W. Mild. Clear. M Frets & wife were here awhile Jacob Burkholder & Uncle Joe were here awhile PM Jesse Reesor & wife were awhile this evening 29 Hewed timber I went to Ask Burkholders to thresh for us on Monday W. pretty sharp. Clear PM Sleighing muddy 30 Drew home hewed timber We & J D's went to Br Ss tonight W. mild clear For more information on Benjamin Reesor, 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. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benjamin Reesor 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, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Private Journal in which I intend to record local Occurances daily occupation Markets State of the weather &amp;c &amp;c</p> <p>Benjamin B Reesor</p> <p>1861 January 1 Shot a large Owl. Good sleighing About home nearly all day received a short visit from Brother C Reesor &amp; family, Weather mild Wheat $1.10 cts</p> <p>2 Helped Brother Noah Reesor at Threshing in forenoon and C Reesor in the afternoon. Weather mild</p> <p>3 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing Weather Mild</p> <p>4 Went to my brother in law M. Neighswanders on a visit today and to my Brother S Reesor this Evening. Weather Clear &amp; Cold.</p> <p>5 Went to Markham Village. Weather cold and a little snow</p> <p>Sunday 6 At home all day. Weather Cloudy and Mild</p> <p>7 Went to Municipal Election in Scarboro Ward No. 2 Voted for Mr Helliwell Weather, Cloudy and Snowed</p> <p>8 Helped my Brother Simeon Reesor at threshing. Weather cloudy &amp; mild</p> <p>9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro Section No. 4, A.M. threshed oats in afternoon, Weather, snowed in the mornning, cloudy and mild all day Brother Noah &amp; family here this evening</p> <p>10 Cleaned Oats in the Morning, made a Wooden fork. Weather, Snowed in the morning High wind through the day Calm and cold this evening</p> <p>11 Went to Markham Village for a stove A.M. Took a load of straw to R. Money{?} B Smith PM. Weather very cold and snowed all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 1861</p> <p>12 Helped my Brother C Reesor to kill a Cow A M threshed oats PM went to Singing School in * Hebron Chapel in the Evening, Weather Clear &amp; very cold</p> <p>Sunday 13 At home all day received a visit from C Burkholder and family. Weather Clear and a little warmer</p> <p>14 Helped my Brother N Reesor to kill a pig AM choring around PM Weather Mild and a little snow</p> <p>15 Drawed home a little wood &amp; ground my axe, Today Mr Donald McKay was here taking the Census, Weather cloudy and mild, Wheat $1.10 @ {$1.14}</p> <p>16 Worked in the Shop A.M. Went to Benjamin Lehman's Chopping Bee PM. Weather, rained AM. Cloudy P.M., Sleighing good yet</p> <p>17 Went to R Moneys Smith shop A.M. and to T Woods store P.M. Weather Cloudy &amp; mild</p> <p>18 Went to my Brother N Reesor's in the morning worked about home through the day, Weather, Wind from the East Snowed all P.M.</p> <p>19 Cleaned Oats A.M Went to Cedar Grove P.M. And to Singing School in the Evening, Weather Cloudy &amp; a little Snow. Wheat $1.18 @ $1.22</p> <p>Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel My Father Revd John Reesor made Introductory remarks Jacob Grove Preached a sermon on 2nd Cp St John My Brother &amp; sister in law Simon &amp; Elisabeth Hoover Michael Frets and wife were here after meeting. Weather Clear &amp; Cold</p> <p>{*} commonly called Reesor's Meeting house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 1861</p> <p>21 Helped Wm Morrison Clean peas in the morning Worked about home all day, Weather Clear and Cold</p> <p>22 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM and then went to Jacob Hoovers in Pickering on a visit in the Evening, Weather cold and Clear</p> <p>23 Went to Major Mills AM, fixed Turnip pit PM, and went to my Uncle Dr J S Reesor's on a visit in the Evening, Weather Clear &amp; cold</p> <p>24 About the house all day, helped William Morrison Clean Peas in the Evening Weather, wind from the East, snowed all day</p> <p>25 Drove John Burkholder to School in Scarboro AM Went to R Money's B Smith Shop PM weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>26 Worked in the barn A.M. went to Cedar Grove Mills PM. and went to Singing School in the Evening Weather Cloudy &amp; mild</p> <p>Sunday 27 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel Introductory remarks by Revd Henry Barkey Sermon on St John 3rd Chap by Rev'd Jacob Burkholder After meeting went to my father in laws John Hoover's, Weather, Clear AM at 3 oclock Snow P.M</p> <p>28 Got ready with a load of wheat to go to Major Mills when we received a short visit from Samuel Doner &amp; wife AM. then I took it in the afternoon and sold it at $1.15cts per Bus then we went to my Brother Simeon Reesors in the Evening. Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>29 Took two loads of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15cts per Bus. Weather Cloudy &amp; mild wind and snow from the north in the Evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{at} a Meeting held by the members of the members of the Mennonist Church {upside down at the bottom of the page} Benjamin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at a Meeting held by the members of the Menonist Church held in the Meeting house {situate?} on Lot No. 1 - 11th Con of Markham for the on the 5th day of February 1861 for the purpose of appointing Trustees for the ensuing year John Reesor Chairman</p> <p>Moved by Jacob Reesor seconded by Daniel Hoover that Samuel Reesor be Trustee Carried</p> <p>Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Christian Reesor that Noah Reesor be Trustee Carried</p> <p>Moved by Christian Burkholder seconded by Noah Reesor that Simeon Reesor be Trustee Carried</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb 1861</p> <p>Jan 30 Took a load of wheat to Major Mills at $1.15, AM. Sawed fire wood PM. Died, On Monday Last The Revd. Adam Wideman, Today he was buried on the 4th Con of Markham he was a minister in our Church nearly 25 years. {illegible] Weather, Windy, and a little snow from the north.</p> <p>31 Went to John Hollinger's Chopping bee in Mr. C Burkholder's Bush, received a visit from Mr S G Reesor and family in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and mild</p> <p>February 1 Went to J Woods Store AM. received a short visit from my Uncle Joseph Burkholder and wife PM. Weather mild and Cloudy AM. Snow &amp; wind from the East PM</p> <p>2 Grinding Axe and shoveling snow AM. Went to Cedar Grove PM. Weather mild &amp; Cloudy a little sunshine at noon great snowstorm last night. snow two feet deep on the level, good sleighing Wheat $1.10 @ $1.18 cts went to Singing School in the Evening</p> <p>Sunday 3 Went to my Brother S Reesor's on a visit his wife has been sick but she is on a fair way of recovery Weather, Clear and Cold</p> <p>4 Idling around shot Chloe* AM Went to T Woods store &amp; to Major Mills PM Received a visit from Peter John &amp; Anne Hoover &amp; Mrs Elisabeth Neighswander in the Evening Weather Clear &amp; Mild</p> <p>5 Helped my Brother C Reesor to draw a hay stack into the Barn. Weather Cloudy and mild</p> <p>6 Helped my Brother C Reesor to finish drawing in the hay stack and grind his axe AM. Drawed home a load of wood went to my Brother S Reesors to B Lehmans &amp; to Cedar Grove PO PM. Weather Cloudy &amp; windy Some snow PM</p> <p>{*} our little pet dog</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb 1861</p> <p>7 Sorted Apples, Weather, wind storm from the north some six inches of snow fell since last night, great drifts. very Cold</p> <p>8 Threshed Oats A.M, I and John Burkholder Went along the Scarboro townline Beating roads some great drifts near the 11th Con of Markham PM. Weather, Clear and very Cold</p> <p>9 Threshed Oats AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills For a pig PM. and to Singing School in the Evening. Weather Cloudy and a little milder Commenced to rain about 9 Oclock this evening</p> <p>Sunday 10 Went to my Uncle Christian Burkholders on a visit and Called at my Brother N Reesor's in the Evening. his little daughter Mary is very bad with the Croup, Weather, Clear sunshine and mild all day, thawing a little</p> <p>11 Died, Last night my Brother N Reesor's Daughter Mary, then today I went up through Markham and to Whitchurch to Inform the friends about the funeral, Weather, rained all day, mild and foggy</p> <p>12 Went to the Funeral at my Bro N Reesor's the little child was buried at Hebron Chapel Remarks By Revd H Barkey sermon on 1st St. Peter 1st Chapt 16 Ver by Revd J Grove after the Service We went to the house over for dinner, Weather, Mild &amp; Clear, a little snow in the Evening</p> <p>13 Went to Markham Village for my broken Cutter Drew home a load of wood in the evning and then went to my Br C Reesor's on {illegible] Weather, Mild &amp; Clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb Mar 1861</p> <p>Cleaning and drawing</p> <p>27 Finished Cleaning and drawing in Barley Weather, Clear &amp; mild. Sold a sheep to Sparta Billy at $4.75 cts</p> <p>28 Went to the Funeral of R Money's Child AM. and went to J Wood's store PM Weather, Mild and Cloudy, a little rain PM</p> <p>March 1 Went to J Watts to buy seed Oats but he was not at home, AM. Cored &amp; pared Apples PM. Weather, Mild &amp; Cloudy a little rain in the Evening Went to singing school at Hebron Chapel in the Evening</p> <p>2 drawed Hedgeings for ovenwood AM. sold 16 Bus Barley to Andrew Lapp and 10 Bus to W Mollinger @ 55cts per Bus &amp; drawed a load of edgings PM Weather, Mild a little rain and fog</p> <p>3 We all went to my Bro C Reesor's on a visit Weather Mild &amp; Cloudy, a little rain PM</p> <p>4 Hitched to the Sleigh to go to Mr Snowball's Brick &amp; Tile yard 7th Con Markham when Mrs J Laughlin Came and bought 24 Bus Barley @ 55cts per Bus. Hitched again in the afternoon and went as far as Sparta when it commenced to storm and so we turned and went home and hung the meat into the smokehouse. Weather Clear &amp; mild strong West wind, a little snow PM</p> <p>5 I and John went to Mr Snowball's Brick &amp; Tile yard and brought 700 Bricks @ 45cts per hundred AM Went to R Moneys B.S. Shop PM. Weather Cold Wind from the west, a little snow</p> <p>6 I and John went to Mr Snowball's and brought one thousand 2 in pipe {illegible, page torn} @ $6 per thousand AM {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 1861</p> <p>7 Went to Mr Snowballs and brought 500 tiles AM Then we all went over to my father's to a quilting PM, Weather Clear and Cold one ewe lambed yesterday afternoon and one last night</p> <p>8 Went to R Moneys BS Shop AM, Then went to John Young's sale on Lot 33 4th Con Pickering PM, and to singing School in the Evening Weather, Cloudy &amp; cold a little rain PM</p> <p>9 Threshed Oats AM Cleaned And took them to Cedar Grove Mills to get them Chopped PM. Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>Sunday 10 Went to Old Dan Hoover's on a visit Weather Clear &amp; Cold wind from the south</p> <p>11 Went to my Father in law John Hoover's on a visit. Weather Clear &amp; pretty Cold</p> <p>12 Took a Sheep to Sparta for the Butcher AM. I &amp; John Chopped Cordwood for {Chas?} Burkholder PM Weather Clear &amp; Cold Commenced to Snow from the East in the evening received a visit from Br S Reesor &amp; family &amp; Jacob Reesor &amp; wife in the evening</p> <p>13 I &amp; John Chopped Cordwood for C Burkholder AM Went to R Money's BSS &amp; threshed Oats and went to Cedar Grove PM Weather Clear &amp; Cold wind from the {illegible}</p> <p>14 Threshed Oats Received a visit from Mr Samuel Hoover &amp; family, of Pickering PM. Went to my Br C Reesors in the evening Weather Clear &amp; Mild</p> <p>15 Threshed Oats. Nancy went to singing school in the evening. Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>16 I &amp; John helped my father to draw wood AM Went to R Moneys BSS, made some {spiles?} PM. Received a visit from Uncle D Burkholder {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March April 1861</p> <p>Re Received a visit from John Reesor {illegible Lualeus Mau Bfufa}</p> <p>Easter Sunday 31 Received a visit from my Br S Reesor &amp; family Weather. Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>Easter Monday April 1 Received a visit from my father &amp; mother Br N Reesor &amp; family, Weather, Great snow storm from the East. Br Noah's came in the buggy started to go home about 2 o'clock couldnt get down the lane, hitched to my sleigh him and John went down and done his chores, came back in the Evening, got stuck in the lane, unhitched, had to stay all night, great uproar, dont feel well, eat too many eggs, got belly ache, children crying, and so on. guess we wont foget the first of April for a week.</p> <p>2 Got up in the morning, tore down the fences helped Noah's out through the field, then I went to my Br Simeons and hired Miss Louis Moyer @ $2.75 cts per month, then I &amp; John Cleaned the snow out of the sap buckets AM. Gathered the sap PM Weather, mild,</p> <p>3 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>4 Boiled sugar Went to BSS in the morning {Wm? Mr? Mrs?} Brown Died last night @ 10 oClock Weather Mild &amp; Clear</p> <p>5 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>6 Boiled sugar. Weather Clear &amp; mild we have made one pound of sugar to each tree tapped, in one week's time. I dont recollect of ever having done so before</p> <p>7 Went to my Br C Reesors on a visit, Weather mild &amp; Clear</p> <p>8 I &amp; John Helped P Hoover &amp; S Shank to dig a grave for {AB?} Lehman's Child (at Hebron Chapel) attended funeral AM. killed a calf for my Father. Dug a drain from Turnip pit PM. {remainder of page illegible due to torn edge}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 1861</p> <p>{Re We Chopped ... illegible from...}</p> <p>9 I &amp; John Chopped Cordwood in the markham bush. Weather Clear, East wind Calm in the Evening</p> <p>10 Boiled Bollases, AM. I &amp; Nancy went to Jesse Reesor's on a visit. and I went to Markham Village. PM. Weather warm &amp; Clear</p> <p>11 Today sowed grass seed into that small field of fall wheat opposite C Burkholders &amp; went to singing school in the Evening Weather, warm &amp; Clear</p> <p>12 I &amp; John Helped the neighbours to scrub Hebron Chapel AM Chopped Cordwood in the Markham bush PM. Weather Warm &amp; Cloudy</p> <p>13 Went to R Money's BSS &amp; made a pair of whipple trees AM. Went to Cedar Grove Mills for some Chop stuff PM</p> <p>Sunday 14 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel. Remarks &amp; sermon on St. John 10th Chap 12 Verse to end of Chapt by Revt John Reesor Visitors after service. Simon &amp; Samuel Hoover Weather, Mild &amp; Cloudy, a little snow in the Evening</p> <p>15 I &amp; John made a pig trough AM. I went to my Br Noah's to get a cross cut saw came home &amp; sold 16 Bus Barley to Alex Morris @ 50cts per Bus, PM Weather. Mild &amp; Cloudy</p> <p>16 Went to my Br Simeon's Bush and got 9 maple trees and 1 beech and set them out in the dooryard, AM. went to BSS &amp; John Cut down a large willow tree behind the {illegible driving?} PM Weather. mild &amp; Clear</p> <p>2 Suckers Caught yesterday at S Reesors Saw mill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 1861</p> <p>17 I &amp; John Commenced to boil sugar in the morning, then I &amp; Nancy went to T Wood's store AM. Split rails PM. Weather. Clear. Wind from the north</p> <p>18 Ploughed sod south of the front garden Weather cloudy and mild. snow PM</p> <p>19 Ploughed. Received a visit from my father &amp; motherinlaw this PM. Weather. Clear &amp; windy</p> <p>20 Boiled sugar. John finished ploughing west of the Creek. I went to BSS in the Evening Weather. Clear &amp; windy PM Calm this Evening</p> <p>Sunday 21 Went to the funeral of John Lehman at Wideman's Chapel Sermon by Revd G Troyer on 2nd Cor 5th Chap 1&amp;2 Verses and Revd J Macklin on Revs. 14 chap &amp; 13 verse. after service went to my Br law J H Ramer's for dinner. Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> <p>22 Went to my Br S Reesor's S Mill. got my Br C to draw 4 sawlogs on the rollway, then I helped him to dig 16 young maple trees AM I &amp; John Br N &amp; his hired man J McNair Went to J {Peirces?) fields and fished upstream Weather Clear &amp; warm some thunder in the evening</p> <p>23 I &amp; Nancy went to Fatherinlaw's for Plum trees John Plowed, Weather. Warm, some rain PM heavy rain last night</p> <p>24 Sowed grass seed. Went to Sawmill to pile lumber made fence. Weather Cloudy AM. Clear &amp; windy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to {H? W?} Peters 9 to J Peters &amp; 4 to K {Parker?} @ 55 ct per Bus</p> <p>25 Drawed lumber AM Choring around PM Sold 14 Bus Barley to W Lapp &amp; 14 to S Hollinger Went fishing in the millrace in the Evening got 4 suckers about 800 suckers caught at S Reesor's mill since yesterday @55 {illegible} Weather Clear &amp; mild</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 1861 May</p> <p>{Went to P M?}</p> <p>26 Went to R Money's BSS in the morning and bought a new wooden plough for $18 cash. Ploughed a piece of sod south of the graveyard Weather, warm &amp; Clear</p> <p>27 Sowed oats in the field south of the Front garden in the evening Weather. Warm, some rain at noon &amp; thunder &amp; rain in the evening</p> <p>Sunday 28 Went to my Br N Reesors on a visit. Weather. Cool. heavy rain last night</p> <p>29 Got up at 2 oclock AM I &amp; my father &amp; George Davidson (Br C's man) went to Br S's mill to fish but found that the water was too high. then we went to a small creek 1/2 mile west of the mill and caught a few suckers. then I helped Br N to roll out pine stumps on the Townline at Morrisons planted trees PM. Weather Clear warm. Cloudy PM Sold 10 Bus Barley to D Burkholder @ 55cts</p> <p>30 Plowed North of the Barn AM rather wet Nailed Batting on Board fence on Pickering Townline PM. Weather Clear &amp; warm, some Cloudy</p> <p>May 1 Sorted Apples AM. Spread dung in the Orchard planted some potatoes in the back garden PM Weather Clear &amp; cool ice froze last night ground white with snow this morning</p> <p>2 Made Fence north of the dam. Weather cool {illegible half inch?}</p> <p>3 Finished plowing north of the barn. Weather Clear, mild, frost last night</p> <p>4 I sowed 2 acres Barley in the field north of the barn John Harrowed &amp; plowed in the field near hoovers Weather Clear &amp; warm a little frost last night</p> <p>Sunday 5 Went to Mannasseh Fretz's on a visit. Weather Clear &amp; Cool a little frost last night</p> <p>6 I &amp; John Plowed in the field near Hoovers. Weather. rained some This morning at 6 oclock I took my father my sister &amp; Barbara Barkey to Dunbarton Station on the GTRR they are going to the falls</p> <p>7 Went BSS AM I &amp; John went to S mill for a load of Oven wood PM. Weather. Heavy rain last night showers through the day. High water.</p> <p>8 Planted some plum trees and six Apple treas that I bought of {Mr? MB?} Buell agent to Mr Bless of Rochester AM. Trimed orchard PM my father &amp; sister and Barbara Barkey Came home about 2 oclock PM Weather Clearing up some sign of settled weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1861</p> <p>{illegible]</p> <p>Ascension Day May 9 Went to my Br S Reesor's on a visit. Weather. Clear</p> <p>10 Fixed fences round the barnyard &amp; Hung a new gate at the water trough AM plowed PM Weather Cloudy. Commenced to rain at 5 PM</p> <p>11 Choring around put new {illegible} into gate by willow tree. Went to T Woods store planted potatoes in the Evening. Weather rained last night Clear today</p> <p>12 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Sermon by J E Reesor On St Mark 16th Chapt 14 Verse to end of Chapt Visitors after service &amp; H Ramer's &amp; family Br CR &amp; family Weather Clear</p> <p>13 Plowed, Weather. Cloudy AM. Drisly rain PM</p> <p>14 Went to BSS to get the new Plow share fixed AM made &amp; drawed out a new water trough &amp; drawed home a new pig trough. Weather Cloudy</p> <p>15 Sowed Barley in west half of the field near hoovers AM didn't do much PM. got a Boil on {lip?} John harrowed in the Barley. Weather Clear shower in the Evening. Sow got 16 pigs</p> <p>16 Sowed 8 acres of peas north of the barn. Weather Clear</p> <p>17 Cultivated East of field near Hoover's John plowed ground where the old fence stood at Pickering Townline Weather. Clear. Cold wind from the north.</p> <p>18 Sowed Oats in East half of field near Hoover's Weather. Clear.</p> <p>Whit Sunday 19 At home all day Nancy went to meeting at Wideman's WSM AM to E Taylor's store PM &amp; to C Burkholder's in the Evening Weather. Clear. Boil very sore</p> <p>21 Idling round nursing sore Boil John Plowed for C Burkholder Received a visit from Uncle Joseph Burkholder &amp; family Weather Clear</p> <p>22 John Plowed in field south of the lane I was Idling. Boil very sore. Weather Clear</p> <p>23 Went to Cedar Grove AM Rolled oats PM. Weather Clear</p> <p>Queen's Birthday 24 Planted Corn south of the lane AM Sowed Carrots same place PM Received short visit from Fatherinlbaws PM. Weather Clear light showers AM</p> <p>{In margin: Chopped cordwood in ... Levi Reesor}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May June 1861</p> <p>25 I &amp; John Br C's man Br N &amp; his man Went down the {illegible roughe? rouge?} to Gibsons Old S Mill to fish for Mullets, there were none up so after Cacthing {Catching} a pike &amp; a sucker we Came home again washed the sheep at Br Simeons PM. Weather. Clear</p> <p>Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Altona. Remarks &amp; Sermon on St Luke 10 Chapter 30 vers to end of Chapt by Revd H Barkey. Went to M Neighswanders Senior after Service Weather warm &amp; clear. a little rain in the evening</p> <p>27 Went to Mr J Scotts, &amp; took in a pit of potatoes AM Went to BSS, &amp; cut seed potatoes PM. Bob Haig Clipped the Sheep today @ 5 cts apiece. Weather Cool some rain high wind</p> <p>28 I &amp; John Plowed fallow East of the dam Weather cool &amp; windy high wind last night Calm in the evening</p> <p>29 Took our wool to E {Cliffs?} Carding Mill at Altona Then we went to M Neighswander's for dinner Weather, Clear &amp; Cool.</p> <p>30 Had Br N. to help pull Pidgeon weed in the large Wheat field. AM I &amp; John Ploughed fallow PM. Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>31 Went to A. Grove's {illegible Senk?} to see Barbara about spinning our wool. Plowed PM. Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>June 1 Planted Potatoes &amp; a few Carrots in the field south of the lane Took oat &amp; Barley chop to Cedar Grove mills in the evening Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>Sunday 2 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel Remarks by Revd J Burkholder Sermon on Luke 16 Chap 19 ver to end of Chap By Rev J Reesor. Went to Fatherinlaws after service Weather Clear, rain in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 1861</p> <p>{illegible wlene AM H?}</p> <p>3 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Helped Br C to Plant Potatoes PM Weather Windy Cloudy a little rain</p> <p>4 Pulled Pidgeon weed AM. Ploughed PM. Weather clear</p> <p>5 Plowed AM. Sorted Potatoes. Went to SSM fishing after supper. Caught 37 of all kinds &amp; 1 trout Weather Cloudy, rain PM</p> <p>6 I &amp; John took 2 year old colt to pasture at M Neighswanders Junr Planted &amp; hoed some potatoes after supper Weather Clear Went fishing this morning at Buttonwood hole got 2 suckers</p> <p>7 Had Br C's man to help to pull Pidgeon weed Weather clear</p> <p>8 Went to Frenchman's Bay for a {BU? Bll? Bushel or barrel?} of Plaster &amp; a {BU? Bll? Bushel or barrel?} of salt AM Ploughed turnip land PM W Morrison com digging drain Weather warm &amp; clear</p> <p>Sunday 9 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St John 8 Chap by Revd H Barkey. Visitors after Service Abraham &amp; Menno Burkholder &amp; Solomon Burkholder, Simon Samuel Elisabeth &amp; Fanny Hoover {Rosa?} Moyer B Lehman &amp; Family for supper Weather Clear Warmest day this season</p> <p>10 Harrowed Summer Fallow near the Dam AM John went to W Bell's raising 3rd Con Pickering PM</p> <p>11 I &amp; Father Br C &amp; his man made Board Fence on Front of our Lot in Markham Village John &amp; J Purdy hauled {dung?} into the fallow behind the Cider house Weather very warm</p> <p>12 Hauled dung. Weather Clear a little rain last night cooler today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 1861</p> <p>13 Dug in garden John hoed corn AM Both Plowed in Fallow behind cider house PM Weather. Cool. Comfortable. fine Breesee sold two pigs to M Neighswander</p> <p>14 Plowed. Weather. Cool Slight shower PM sold a pig to my Father &amp; one to J Walkey @ $ each</p> <p>15 Went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist of 10 Bus T {Treadwell?} wheat AM Spread dung &amp; hoed potatoes PM John Plowed Sold two pigs @ $1 apiece Heavy rain last night Weather warm Cloudy at times High wind this evening</p> <p>Sunday 16 Went to meeting at Wideman's Chapel I &amp; Nancy were Called into the Vestry Where we were Catechised, after service. Voices were taken for a new Minister. Abraham Hoover Casper Wideman Jacob Wideman &amp; Abraham Wideman were nominated, in two weeks from today lots will be Cast to decide which of them will be Chosen.</p> <p>17 Plowed Fallow hoed corn after supper Weather clear</p> <p>18 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Laid tiles PM Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM Traded two pigs to W Morrison for filling all the new drain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 1861</p> <p>19 Worked on the road with John &amp; the team Weather Clear AM small shower some thunder PM</p> <p>20 Worked Seven hours on the road with John and the team which finished my time in Markham Weather warm &amp; Clear</p> <p>21 Went to T Woods store AM Laid tiles PM Weather Fine Shower early this morning Cloudy all day</p> <p>22 Sowed Turnips south of the lane. Weather warm Clear</p> <p>Sunday 23 Went to J H Ramer's on a visit. He was riding in his Buggy last Monday when the Horse took a fright and ran away Mr Ramer jumped out and fractured his right leg below the knee he is kep in his bed but is doing as well as could be expected. Weather warm Clear little rain this morning</p> <p>24 Harrowed fallows. Weather. Clear &amp; cool</p> <p>25 Harrowed fallow John not well. lame limbs John Stover hoed carrots corn &amp; potatoes piled dung behind the barn. Weather warm &amp; Clear</p> <p>26 I &amp; John Stover Hauled dung into north Fallow John not quite well yet Weather warm slight shower AM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June July July 1861</p> <p>27 I &amp; John Stover Hauled dung John not well But he pulled weeds this PM in the field opposite Burkholders Weather. Cloudy at times But no rain</p> <p>28 Finished drawing dung. except a wet spot in the yard which we will leave until it gets dry Weather cooler and Clear</p> <p>29 Plowed in Fallow East of the dam AM I Went to Cedar Grove Mills with 20 Bus of oat &amp; Barley chop John went to W Lapps raising PM. Weather Clear. not very warm</p> <p>30 Went to meeting at Widemans Chapel J Burkholder on St Mat 5C 1st to 12v no Minister appointed today on account of some difficulty between Rev J Burkholder &amp; Casper Wideman. went to fatherinlaws after service Weather. Warm. Fine shower about 2 oclock at Finlaw's but none at home</p> <p>July 1 Plowed. Weather Cloudy, slight shower PM</p> <p>2 Plowed. Wore drill smock &amp; full Cloth vest all all day very cool Norwest wind. Cloudy all day</p> <p>3 Finished Plowing AM Plowed &amp; hoed corn PM Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>4 Helped C Burkholder at logging &amp; spread dung for Br C Weather. Warm &amp; Clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1861</p> <p>5 Helped W Morrison at logging John Finished hoeing the Corn Weather. Warm</p> <p>6 Went to BSS to get Dick shod. AM &amp; {illegible} new hog trough into the lane AM. Went to {illegible Markham Village?} for a new Scythe &amp; John Cut thistles in the oats &amp; we both went to SM to Bathe after supper in the evening we had a call by the {illegible, ink blot} J Grove who Catechised us. Weather warm {illegible}</p> <p>Sunday 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel. Sermon by Revd J Grove on St Mat 5C 20v to end of C Visitors after service. D Burkholders &amp; J Stovers. Weather. very warm. Oats in head below the garden</p> <p>8 Commenced to Cut hay. W Morrison Commenced to work for me today. Weather very warm today strong west wind. Fine shower this evening. cooler now. Had new potatoes &amp; green peas for dinner</p> <p>9 Went to Weaver Lawrie on the 7th Con Markham with some yarn AM mowed PM Weather. Cloudy at times warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1861</p> <p>10 took muly cow to Bull Mowed until 10 AM raked &amp; cocked hay the rest of the day. Weather Clear. some Cloudy &amp; windy</p> <p>11 Went to T Woods store &amp; plaster on turnips AM mowed PM. Weather soaking rain last night drisled at times today cloudy cool</p> <p>12 Cultivated Fallow by Cider House until 9 oclock while John ridged the potatoes raked hay till supper drawed in 2 loads after supper Weather. cool windy</p> <p>13 Mowed in the morning then raked &amp; drawed in 2 loads of hay in the evening. Weather pretty warm cloudy at times</p> <p>Sunday 14 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel. Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on {blank space} by Revd J Grove. Today Jacob Wideman was appointed to the Ministry * Weather Clear went to Uncle D Burkholders after service</p> <p>15 Mowed. Shower AM &amp; PM</p> <p>16 Mowed. Weather Cloudy slight shower PM</p> <p>17 Cultivated Behind Cider house &amp; John harrowed until 10 spread grass &amp; thinned carrots till noon Drew three loads of hay PM Weather Cloudy at times pretty warm</p> <pre>* Abraham Wideman was rejected at his own request </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1861</p> <p>July 18 I went to T woods store in the Morning Spread raked &amp; cocked hay all day Weather. warm Thunder showers in the distance a little rain PM</p> <p>19 Finished raking &amp; cocking hay in the large meadow. Spread raked &amp; cocked in the Orchard Thunder &amp; a fine shower in the evening</p> <p>20 Mowed swale near Hebron Chapel raked &amp; cocked the last of the hay in the Orchard. Fished at SM in the evening John went to G Mill Weather Clear &amp; cool all day This is my son Levis 1st Birthday</p> <p>Sunday 21 Received a visit from Br N and Family I, Br N &amp; his son Peter went Picking Berries on Br S's Farm this PM Weather Clear, warm This is my only son Levi's first Birthday</p> <p>22 Hoed turnips in the morning. Drew in hay &amp; raked some in swale after supper Weather, Clear &amp; Comfortable</p> <p>23 Scuffled &amp; hoed turnips &amp; Drew in two loads of hay. Weather. Clear pretty warm at noon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Aug 1861</p> <p>30 Commenced Wheat south of the orchard today Drew two loads of hay out of the big meadow swale after supper Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>31 Hoed Carrots AM Cut roads round the large wheat field PM Weather Cloudy &amp; showry AM Clear PM Heavy rain &amp; thunder last night</p> <p>August 1 Cut rix acres of wheat with reaper for C Burkholder until about 3 oclock worked in our own big field until night Weather. very warm</p> <p>2 Cut wheat in our own big field Weather. vrey warm some thunde{r} passed over. few drops of rain this evening</p> <p>3 Finished Cutting wheat in big field Weather Clear very warm</p> <p>Sunday 4 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel where I &amp; Nancy were Baptized to the Menonite faith Sermon by Br Revd J Grove on St John 1 Ch 1 to 35 ver</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1861</p> <p>July 24 Helped Br C at logging. John mowed swale in meadow &amp; hoed turnips. Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>25 Mowed swale swale in Meadow. AM Cultivated fallow behind Cider house &amp; John finished mowing &amp; hoed turnips PM Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>26 Finished hoeing turnips &amp; spread grass AM raked till supper when a slight shower stopped us. looks like more rain</p> <p>27 Cultivated fallow Behind Cider house John Harrowed the fallow Behind Cider house near the dam drew home two loads of Chips from Br C's new land after supper. Weather Clear &amp; warm fine shower last night</p> <p>Sunday 28 We went to C Burkholders on a visit. Weather Long heavy rain. Cloudy all day</p> <p>29 Had W Morrison again today dug six fine stumps in fallow Behind Cider house turned some winnows &amp; grass in swale in Big meadow. Weather Cloudy some showers clear in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 1861</p> <p>5 Cradled a piece of fall wheat south of Hebron Chapel Commenced in the piece of new land opposite C Burkholders Weather. warm. Cooler this evening</p> <p>6 Finished Cutting fall wheat. Weather. Clear, pretty warm</p> <p>7 Shocked new land before breakfast. Drew in 3 loads of wheat AM. Dug out turnip cellar under the new addition on west side of the barn PM went to T Woods store after supper. Weather soaking rain PM Cloudy all day. Cooler</p> <p>8 Cut weeds in new land till about 10 AM Cut barley with Cradle rest of the day in field behind the barn. Weather. Cool</p> <p>9 Choring around worked at vinegar AM I &amp; John went to M Neighswanders for my Colt PM. Weather Heavy rain last night showery this AM Cloudy PM</p> <p>10 Cut Barley in field Behind barn AM Commenced in field near Hoovers PM had Br S &amp; his man to help Weather pretty warm Cool this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August 1861</p> <p>Sunday 11 Went to Meeting at Widemans Chapel remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 18C 31st v to end of Chap by Rev J Grove Went to Fatherinlaws after Service Weather Clear Comfortable</p> <p>12 Drew in 8 loads of fall wheat AM Soaking Cold rain PM raining this evening Went to burying of J Milroy's little daughter at 3 oclock PM at Zion Church</p> <p>13 Cut Barley in field near Hoovers John didnt feel well PM Weather cool AM Warmer PM. Clear</p> <p>14 Cut Barley AM Drew in 8 loads of Wheat PM Weather Comfortable &amp; Clear</p> <p>15 Drew in 11 loads of wheat. Dr Mcausland was attending John this Morning he had a severe attack of Bowel Complaint is in a fair way this evening. Weather Clear, Comfortable</p> <p>16 Finished Drawing wheat AM Drew in 5 loads Barley PM Weather Clear, warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 1861</p> <p>17 Drew in 3 loads Barley AM Mowed Barley PM, Weather Clear, warm</p> <p>Sunday 18 At home all day George Davidson Jr was here I had an attack of Bowel Complaint this PM feel better this evening. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening</p> <p>19 Didnt feel well AM Went to J Woods store. Went to BSS PM Commenced to Ridge up Fallow for Wheat. Weather Clear. Cloudy this evening</p> <p>20 Drew in 7 loads of loose barley had J Stover to help Brother C Drove J's team ridging up Weather Clear</p> <p>21 I Drew off Stone In Fallow behind till 10 oclock then plowed till supper John plowed till supper then we Drew in Barley Rakings for Father's Fowls. Brought 3 pigs off R Money @ $1.00 per pig. Weather warm Thunder in the north PM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 1861</p> <p>22 Helped C Burkholder at threshing from 9 AM till 4 {1/2} PM Ribbed Barley stubble in field near Hoover's till night. John ridged up AM Ribbed PM Weather heavy rain last night a little this morning Clear today. north wind Went for Dr Mc for Br C's Returned from 9 to 12 PM</p> <p>23 Went to Funeral of B Lehmans little Daughter at Hebron Chapel AM Ribbed Barley stubble PM Weather clear</p> <p>24 Ribbed Barley Stubble. Weather Clear</p> <p>Sunday 25 Went to Br S's on a visit. Weather clear</p> <p>26 Finished ribbing barley stubbles AM. Cradled Oats below garden PM. Weather Clear AM slight shower PM thunder at a distance</p> <p>27 Helped Br C at threshing AM &amp; Helped Br N PM. W. Clear all day thunder shower in the evening</p> <p>28 Asked hands to thresh and got barn ready AM had W Burkholder's machine Treshed 125 Bus Barley &amp; 35 Fall Wheat PM Weather Clear Slight Shower PM</p> <p>29 Threshed 22 Bus wheat in the morning bound oats south of the house till noon then cut oats with reaper in field near hoover's PM Weather clear, heavy shower 5 minutes PM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 1861</p> <p>30 Finished Cutting Oats &amp; then bound Went to Br N binding Bee in the evening Weather Clear</p> <p>31 Ridged up. Father &amp; J Stover drew in Five loads of peas &amp; John Stover bound oats south of the house had a binding bee in field near hoovers. Weather Clear</p> <p>Sunday September 1 Went to meeting at Hebron Chapel Remarks &amp; Sermon t on St Mat 18 C by Revd J Reesor visitors after service C G Reesor &amp; wife Simon Elisabeth &amp; Fanny Hoover &amp; John &amp; Abraham Hoover Samuel Hoover &amp; K Wheeler were here for tea. Weather Clear today Cloudy this evening</p> <p>2 Ridged up John Helped from 10 AM till night &amp; stood it well Weather Clear some thunder and a slight shower this evening</p> <p>3 Sowed Fallow behind Cider house Weather Clear, pretty warm</p> <p>4 Finished harrowing &amp; Plowed in north fallow Drew home my Fathers spring wheat from Purdys after supper Weather Clear &amp; cool</p> <p>5 Ridged up had Br N &amp; CB's team to help Weather. Clear &amp; cool</p> <p>6 Ridged up AM Sowed 10 Bus Wheat into north Fallow PM had Br C's team today Weather Clear &amp; cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 1861</p> <p>7 Sowed 5 1/2 bus into north fallow &amp; Finished harrowing AM Drew in 3 loads of Oats South of the house PM Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today</p> <p>Sunday 8 Went to BR Noah's on a visit Weath Clear</p> <p>9 Drew in 14 loads of Peas &amp; 9 loads of Oats Had John Hoover to help today Weath Cloudy this morning. Clear PM</p> <p>10 Ridged up Barley Stubble Had Br N &amp; Br C's teams to help Weather Cloudy commencing to rain 1/2 past 7 o'C PM half killed a coon this evening</p> <p>11 Didn't do much AM finished ridging barley stubble PM Weather rain and cloudy PM Cleared up this evening</p> <p>12 Sowed Barley Stubble Weather Clear</p> <p>13 Went to M Neighswanders Jnr on a visit weather clear</p> <p>14 Harrowed 1 1/2 acres new land Wheat for my Father at Purdy's Weather Clear showers at noon</p> <p>15 Went to my Fatherinlaws on a visit found nobody at home stayed from 11 till 4 oc then Came home Weather Cloudy at times</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 1861</p> <p>16 Helped my Br S at ridging pea land Weather Cloudy John Commenced fall Plowing below the house</p> <p>17 Bound up a few oats and drew them in AM had CB's man to build 3 loads of peas into a stack after dinner then I helped him in the fallow till night Weather Cloudy AM Clear PM</p> <p>18 Fall Plowed Weather warm &amp; Clear Went to Taylors store in the evening</p> <p>19 Helped Br N Drag newland at W Morrisons Weather warm Cloudy at times</p> <p>20 Cleaned up some wheat &amp; chored round Went to BSS AM Pumped the Cistern Dry PM Weather Rainy &amp; cloudy all day This is my Daughter Adeline's 3rd Birthday</p> <p>21 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd Moses Erb from Berlin C W {Canada West?} Sermon on St John 19 C 1st to 30 vr by Rev David Sherrick from {blank space} Visitors after Service Fatherinlaws J H R &amp; family J Stovers {illegible son? send?} Weather Heavy rain last Rainy AM Cloudy &amp; cool PM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 1861 Oct</p> <p>Sunday 22 At Home all day Received a visit from Br S &amp; family Weather Clear &amp; warm frost last night</p> <p>23 Helped B N to Drag fallow Weather Clear Cool</p> <p>24 Helped C Burkholder to drag fallow Received a call from Elias Eby &amp; wife from Berlin. this Evening. Weather Clear</p> <p>25 Took 28 1/2 Bushels of fall Wheat to Major Mills AM &amp; 8 Bus PM @ $1.3 per Weather Clear Pleasant</p> <p>26 I &amp; John Mowed second crop of Clover at Purdy's Weather Clear AM Cloudy PM rain @ 8 PM</p> <p>27 Went to E Taylors store &amp; Drew home a load of old rails for firewood AM Threshed oats with horses PM. Weather cloudy AM rain PM raining yet 8 oC This is my 25th Birthday</p> <p>28 Drew home a load of edgings AM Got dick Shod BM John finished Plowing below the garden Weather Cloudy squally &amp; sunshine</p> <p>Sunday 29 at home AM Went to Br C's PM Weather Cloudy Cool</p> <p>30 Went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Elisabeth Hoover to Work Susan Moyer's time is up to day Weather Cool Cloudy</p> <p>October 1 Took a load of Barley to Whitby Sold @ 49cts per bus Weather Clear Some Cloudy this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct 1861</p> <p>2 Helped D Hoover at threshing Weather Clear</p> <p>3 Cleaned A a load of barley &amp; brought home a load of hay. from Purdy's. Dogs killed a skunk weather Clear</p> <p>4 worked in Cellar made apple Shelves &amp; laid brick AM made large bench for verandah PM Weather Cloudy, Drissly rain</p> <p>5 went to T Woods store AM Threshed a few {illegible bus?} PM weather. Drissly. Cloudy. Close</p> <p>Sunday 6 At home all day Miss Maria Shirk was here for Supper Weather Cloudy, Drissly rainy</p> <p>7 I &amp; John Ribbed wheat stubble in large field Weather Clear</p> <p>8 Ribbed wheat stubble Weather fine &amp; Clear</p> <p>9 Ribbed wheat stubble &amp; Drew in a load of Corn tops this evening. Eat an apple of 1860 today. Weather Clear &amp; warm</p> <p>10 Drew home two loads of wood &amp; 1 load of Pumpkins &amp; 1 of Corn AM Finished Drawing Corn PM Weather warm &amp; Clear</p> <p>11 Finished Ribbing AM John went to P Scots Sale &amp; I Gathered in Apples &amp; husked Corn PM weather Cloudy</p> <p>12 Husked Corn. Gathered wild grapes in Lapps flats Weather Cloudy, rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct 1861</p> <p>Sunday 13 At home AM I went to Br Ss PM his wife is sick but is getting better Weather Cool &amp; Clear</p> <p>14 Cleaned Cider house &amp; gathered apples AM Brought home grinders of Cider Mill from the spring near Br S's SMill where we keep them to preserve them from the frost &amp; drouth PM Weather Clear &amp; Comfortable</p> <p>15 Drew in the Peastack AM Cleaned a load of Barley PM Weather Clear. John traded horses with Bob Haig</p> <p>16 I gathered Apples. John &amp; Father took two loads of Barley to Whitby sold at 40cts weather clear</p> <p>17 Dug Potatoes &amp; gathered apples in the evening. Weather Cloudy this morning Clear today rainy a little at 8 PM</p> <p>18 Finished husking Corn &amp; Gathered Apples Weather. Cloudy. heavy rain last night</p> <p>19 Cleaned Barley {Top?} threshed 5 doz oats Sheaves Weather Cloudy some rain. Clear tonight</p> <p>Sunday 20 At home all day. Weather Cool Clear. Went for Doctor McCausland at 8 PM</p> <p>21 Around the house all day Nancy gave birth to a daughter at 4 PM Weather. Cool Clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct Nov 1861</p> <p>22 Went to Abraham Grove's for Miss Barbara to do house work. Weather Cloudy some rain in the evening</p> <p>23 Dug potatoes Weather Cloudy some rain</p> <p>24 Dug potatoes. Weather Clear some snow on the ground this morning</p> <p>25 Finished digging Potatoes AM I went to P Mc{illegible} sale PM Weather Cool Clear ground frose last night</p> <p>26 Choring round the garden Fatherinlaws were here today Robert Wallace was here PM Weather Cloudy</p> <p>Sunday 27 At home all day Received a visit from M Neighswanders Jnr &amp; family John Reesors {Sen?} &amp; wife S Hoover Snr &amp; wife Mrs. B Lehman C Burkholder &amp; family Weather Clear</p> <p>28 Took cart to T Brown to get it fixed AM gathered apples PM John Commenced ploughing in field near Hoovers weather clear</p> <p>29 Went to Major Mills AM John Plowed AM worked in garden and fixed Turnip pit under back part of barn PM Weather Cloudy Clear</p> <p>30 Worked at turnip pit AM Plowed PM Weather Cloudy &amp; Clear</p> <p>31 Boiled Pumpkin sauce at Brother Cs Weather Cloudy Wm Hagerman died today</p> <p>Novr 1 Drew in 7 loads of Turnips Weather Cloudy Bought young ram of W Bell for 6 dollars today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_2_1861"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 2 1861</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7BNight_late.3F.7D_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">{Night late?} 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 2 1861</span></h2> <p>Chored {around?} finished Chest for Indian Corn Buckwheat meal &amp; hulled barley Weather heavy storm &amp; rain from the east all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2> <p>At home all day I went to CBs a while PM weather Clear A.M Cloudt PM raining this evening</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{Night late?} 4</span></h2> <p>{"bridges &amp; Mill dome carried away" written in margins} Sorted sheep in the morning helped BC to bring over seven of his {cows?} JL John started at 11 o c on a shooting excursion down to the big swamp and the flats of the litle {rouge?} shot a few {birdy?} seen there fine partriges Weather Cloudy &amp; Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>I went to J {Dunneas?} for a meattub &amp; P {Gathered?} apples killed a pig PM Weath Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>Sorted &amp; Drew potatoes into the cellar they are badly rotted this year. Weather Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Drew in 7 loads of turnips Weather Clear (squally some)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Drew in 3 loads of turnips which finished the AM I went to {Major? Mayor?} Mills with 18 bunches Chop * John plowed PM Weather Cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Plowed. Weather fine. Clear.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10</span></h2> <p>At home all day Recieved a visit from {B.N?} &amp; family &amp; my father &amp; mother. Nancy complained of sore throat on friday evening still got worse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_10_Nov_1861"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10 Nov 1861</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10 Nov 1861</span></h2> <p>So this morning John &amp; my sister Susanna were talking how Miss {Barbane?} {Snorer?} I told them to {illegible} Dr {illegible} he came this evening &amp; pronounced it Diptheria on Putrid sore throat He prescribed for it {illegible} she seems to do very well {illegible} Weather wind from the east</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Nancy not much better this morning so I went to Markham to Dr Mc he came this evening but found her much better than she was this morning Weather squally &amp; cool. windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham to tell Doctor that Nancy was better Left Measure for a suit for John {purchased?} sheep pen PM Weather. Clear {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Finished plowing in field near {illegible} Weather Cloudy Plowed below the garden John plowed north windy this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>of B.C. house Weather Cloudy pleasant north cold this PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Plowed south of the garden Weather Clear &amp; Cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Drew home 3 loads of edgings high wind last night &amp; today hard frost last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2> <p>Started at 6 oc this morning for Dr Mc My Father was taken sick last night with pain in the bowles &amp; vomiting Dr came at noon &amp; prescribed he is better this evening. Weather clear some wind I found the roads as Dry as in {pinly?} D Hoover &amp; wife were here a little while AM but were called home they had some visitors {pacot?} Reesor was here over dinner</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham village to tell Dr that Father was better AM worked at sheep pm PM J Ploghed for BC PM Weather Clear Beautiful day warm PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>I went Down to Shlimack plains on little rouge for the young cattle John Commenced to plow in the old meadow but found it frosty they winworked at sheep pen till noon Drew rails from 11th con {concession} PM Weather Clear warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_20.2C_1861"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November 20, 1861</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">1</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November 20, 1861</span></h2> <p>Borded Pumpkin {illegible} Weather Cloudy rather warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Went to ask M Morrison to thrash peas tomorrow AM went to took for thrashing Machine PM Weather Cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Ribbed Turnip potatoe &amp; Corn land I got Dick Shody AM Weather Cloudy wind from East</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Brought home a load of slates &amp; fixed hogs mat John went to {Major? Mayor?} Mills with grist of corn &amp; Rye &amp; barley shop Weather snow squals not very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>We all went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel {illegible} by Rev P Reesor sermon on St John {illegible} by Rev H {Barthen?} visitors often service B {illegible} AH {Ramon?} &amp; family Father in laws a few {illegible} this evening Weather about 2 in of snow last night mild today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Took John Cutten to J Iverson to get at {painted?} AM Helped BC to under brush PM Weather Clear Thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Fixed barn ready for thrashing AM went to sale at W {Hagemani?} PM Weather Clear some Cloud bought a grain Cradle &amp; part of another @ 81.25</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Had thrashing Machine Thrashed about 160 {Bones?} of fall Wheat Weather Clear AM soft snow PM Thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>J &amp; John &amp; CB went to T Woods store where I bought a pair of Coarse boots for myself &amp; a pair for John then we went to G Taits farm &amp; brought home CB Colt from pasture weather cloudy pretty cold thawing PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Helped BS at Butchering John &amp; my Father sold 17 of fall wheat at Major Mills @ 81.3 {John Bins?} Weather 2 in snow last night all thawed today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Cleaned J John took at to M Mill About 12 o noon JS family started to my Fa inlaws {snowed?} all night went to {muting?} at {illegible} Chapel</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1</span></h2> <p>today remark for R {Plymore?} sermon on St {Mil?} 22 by {illegible} snowed all the way home about 3 in on the grand this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_2_.7Billegible.7D_last_night"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 2 {illegible} last night</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec 2 {illegible} last night</span></h2> <p>Helped Robert Wallace to kill his hogs Weather pretty {sharp?} rough sleighing light &amp; {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Helped BrC to kill his hogs Weather Cold Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>John helped BrN to kill his hogs I made ready to kill ours tomorrow Weather pretty cold cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>killed our 6 hogs Brothers all helped Weather Clear {illegible} thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>salted meat. {ham?} kid turnip cellar with {deny?} drew nails for straw stack fence Weather fine warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Made fence around straw stack AM went to J Woods PM weath warm cloudy commenced to {rain?} at {dusk?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h2> <p>We all went to BrD on a visit in the lumber waggon roads very muddy. Weather like April warm some cloudy shower at dark</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Helped my Father to kill his hogs Weather cloudy foggy {was?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>got Tom shod new shoes {illegible} feet {K? C?} M took grist {illegible} to Major Mills PM roads treacherous bad weather cloudy wet windy this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Turned water from large tile drain behind barn &amp; thrashed oats with flail AM I went to M Mills for grist PM Weather heavy wind from north last night some wind today calm this evening frose last night &amp; today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Burried Cedar rollers AM cleaned oats &amp; finished sheep pen roof PM Weather Clear sharp thawed a little</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Helped CrB to kill his hogs &amp; a sheep. Weather Clear thawing John Helped raise {Jamie Milroy?} stables</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>J &amp; {illegible} sawed Cedar on road beside By swamp Weather frost last night thawing today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2> <p>went to BrN on a visit in Buggy roads very rough Weather Clear thawing today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>This morning J &amp; My Father started from Port Union on the cars &amp; arrived at Berlin at about 2.30 PM stayed all night called on several {friends?} came down to the grande river on business {rent?} day stayed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>in Preston tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_December_16_1861"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday December 16 1861</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Christmas_day_25"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Christmas day 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday December 16 1861</span></h2> <p>This morning I &amp; my father left home at 5 o clock &amp; walked to Port Union took the Cars &amp; arrived at Berlin at 2.30PM then we went to Mr J Brubakers stayed a little while then went to Mr Joseph Sniders near Berlin &amp; took supper there called on the Red M {Cah?} then returned to Mr B &amp; staid all night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>stayed for the grand river this morning called at Issac {Hagys?} &amp; at the Chickapee Woolen Mills also a few minutes with Old samuel Bricker &amp; arrived at the Rev Joseph Hageys at noon spent a few hours very agreeably then went down to Preston to M Jacob Hageys &amp; staid all night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>saw a team Ploughing near Dundas today {written in margins} Took the Cars at 8.30 this morning &amp; came by Harrisburg &amp; Burlington Junction to Toronto at noon took the Rouge stage at 3.30 PM &amp; got home at about 9. PM Had fine weather on out travels</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Dug out a lime stone in the lane north of our farm AM split wood PM Weather Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Thrashed oats with flail Weather Clear banked turnip Cellar with dung &amp; Mended barn</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>roof AM John went to Port Office &amp; I went to BrS to order a new pair of bobsleighs PM Weather pretty cold windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22</span></h2> <p>went to meeting at Hebron remarks &amp; sermon by Rev P Reesor on St John 1st Chap visitors after service Jesse Reesor &amp; family Weather Cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Cleaned Weat AM John went to Markham &amp; I brought home his cutter from Iversons where he got it painted PM Weather snowed last night &amp; nearly all day sleighing rough Cold north wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Cleaned &amp; drew wheat into the granary Weather cold windy Calm this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Christmas day 25</span></h2> <p>We all went to a feast at my Fathers BrS. N. &amp; C were there with their families. Weather cold cloudy strong East wind this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26_Dec_1861"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">26 Dec 1861</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_1_1862"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">January 1 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26 Dec 1861</span></h2> <p>Cleaned &amp; Drew in wheat thrasher some oats with flail. Weather soft some rain PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Sawed old pine for kindling wood on townline AM split wood &amp; plaided oats PM Weather north wind snowed through the middle of the day calmey this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Took 10 {Bus?} 7 Wheat to R Wallace at $1.00 her {Bus?} AM chored around PM John G of Bob {shaped shod?} Weather pretty cold cloudy coach any sleighing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Went to C.B.'s in a mist Weather Nite about 1 in snow last night P &amp; Susan started to go to {Muting?} at {Midenans?} but had to turn back the road were to bare</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>I &amp; P cut down three pine trees in scarboro bush Weather mild &amp; clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2> <p>Helped B C to kill a cow AM Took crossent to Blehman to get filed PM I cut cordwood in old bust. Weather mild clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1 1862</span></h2> <p>Had a quilting party this PM boys &amp; girls some playing in the evening Weather cloudy am very light wind has evening from the north pretty cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>I &amp; P helped B N at thrashing Weather clear pretty cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Helped W Morrison clean peas AM P flailed some oats &amp; I got cross cut saw piled at Blehmans PM Weather coldest this season</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>killed out own beef had B S &amp; C to help AM helping B S to kill his one PM Weather cold &amp; clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h2> <p>B S &amp; N &amp; Families were here today &amp; helped to dispatch a roasted beef heart Weather Mildes</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>B C &amp; family were here PM got dick shod all round AM Went to Port Union station PM for Benjamin {Boubeker?} &amp; his sister Tammy &amp; Miss Tammy C by all from Berlin C W Weather a little snow fell this morning pretty mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>weather mild &amp; clear Went to {Brotherenlane?} P N {Reness?} on a visit John &amp; susanne went visiting with the Waterloo people</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{roads very (illegible) for this time of year}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8_Jan_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">8 Jan 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_19"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8 Jan 1862</span></h2> <p>Went to school meeting in section N 4 scarboro</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>AM cut up beef PM Weather cloudy little snow cut sawlogs opposite CB Weather this evening snowy mild &amp; cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>chored around AM cut sawlogs PM Weather rainy AM Cloudy PM windy tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>cut sawlogs AM went to PO PM Weather cold cloudy AM commenced to snow about noon snowy {yet?} 8 oclock PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h2> <p>At home all day Weather mild cloudy a little disley about 5 in snow tolerable sleighing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Nancy went to see Mr C G Reesor who is very sick we found him in a hopeless state AM Helped B C to thresh PM Weather very cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Helped Br C at threshing Weather very cold last night {illegible} coldest this season</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>{illegible} AM went to Br S for my cutter &amp; P thrashed oats with horses PM Weather snow from the east about 6 in fell since last night quit about noon. Mild today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>went to Whitby with P {uclkey?} to order a pair of Bobsleighs at Donovan Walkey &amp; Co's Weather Clar mild pretty cold this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Cleaned oats AM threshed oats with horses PM Weather mild a little snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Threshed oats with horses AM Went to cedar grove to get a {Buneen?} for John paid $6 for it PM Weather snow AM mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 19</span></h2> <p>{Ressor sick last night}</p> <p>Went to meeting at Nebron {illegible} Rev B Ressor sermon on St. John 2 C1-11 by {illegible} Wilderness Rev P Wedeman &amp; wife called PM Weather mild {illeible} snow this morning sleighing good</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>threshed oats AM cleaned PM Weather snowed AM Cloudy PM Mild snow a foot deep</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Went to C Reesor funeral sermon by Rev P Reesorand S Holden went to {?} after service Weather mild cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Took 36 Bu fall wheat to Major Mills @ $1.00 chored around PM Went to Br S on a visit in the evening Weather mild &amp; cloudy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nancy Tlouse R R B R R</span></h2> <p>May every honest man turn out a rogue {reapeated 17 times}</p> <p>May the sword of justice be swayed by the hand of mercy {repeated 15 times}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_23_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 23 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_1"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">February 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 23 1862</span></h2> <p>{illegible} CB at {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>took {illegible} to {illegible} AM cut some logs PM Weather Clear Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Went to W Bilts {illegible} Weather {illegible} all day from {illegible} R.W. cut logs</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26</span></h2> <p>Went to {illegible} for a visit Weather clear Strong wind from the North East</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Drew 4 logs to {illegible} Mill had Br C {illegible} &amp; himself all day &amp; C B &amp; his oxen PM to draw the logs ready to load Weather Beautiful</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Chored around Drew oats with the horses {illegible} Went to Reesor {Preach Minister of?} {illegible} in the evening Weather Strong wind from the East slat snow &amp; rain in the evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Drew logs John went with CB to see his father but did not find him {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Drew logs had CB Oxen to draw {illeible} Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2> <p>{illegible} AM Took a load of {illegible} wood to {illegible} for AM {illegible} Weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February 1</span></h2> <p>Drew logs had CB Oxen a while AM Weather clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>home all day took dinner with my mother (my father was in Vaughan} BS &amp; I &amp; families were there Weather mild &amp; clear {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Drew 2 logs Went to Election of {illegible} at Nebron Chapel at 10 AM Appointed C {illegible} B {Schnai?} &amp; {illegible} Trusted for the Consent PM mild Weather snowed {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>D &amp; P helped {illegible} at threshing Weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>Drew logs John went to school Weather mild wind from east this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>Drew logs Went to B.S. Weather soft rain &amp; snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Went to Major Mills with a grist for {illegible} &amp; one for CB school some {illegible} a log for {illegible} want PM went to {illegible} with CB in the evening Weather {illegible} AM clear PM cleared {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>{illegible} Weather Clear {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2> <p>Went to {illegible} at Wilderness Chapel {Pemont?} by Rev P Reesor sermon on St. Luke 16 C19 {illegible} of C by Rev P {illegible} went to {illegible} after sermon Weather squalls of snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Took a load of {Peas? Pause?} to Pickering Harbor @48.00 per {illegible} {Tatherinlaws?} were here this evening Weather mild clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Ashed hands to thresh worked in the barn Weather mild a few inches of snow fell PM soft {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Went to PH {Remens?} to a quilting helped to Dispatch a fine fat Gobler BrCs M Neighowood's &amp; Father were there Weather fine Mild good sleighing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Went to CBs {illegible} bee Went to BrNs in the evening. Weather snow from east nearly all day</p> <p>{I went to DMc for had cold}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Had threshing Machine Threshed 83 {Bores?} Barley &amp; 160 ofwheat Weather pretty cold</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Chored around Br S &amp; family were here this evening Weather Cold Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Nebron Chapel {illegible} P Reesor {Jenson?} {illegible} by Rev P Grow Visitors after service D G {Hanson?} &amp; wife M {Brilligan?} &amp; family Samuel &amp; Abraham {Butholden?} Br C &amp; family this evening Weather Clear and cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham to get advice from Dr Mc for {illegible} he had symptoms of Croup last night is some better this evening Weather Mild Stormy east wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Went to W Morisons in the morning M Neighswanden {illegible} were here today Weather mild {thawny?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Chored around AM Went to Johnstons Sale PM Weather Cloudy East wind Snow this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Had R Wallace to help to clear Barley Johnson not able to work yet Weather clear today {illegible} 4 or 5 in snow last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>J &amp; Br D N &amp; C Drew wood from {Pundys?} for my father Weather pretty cold clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Had R Wallace to help to clear wheat John took a grist of Chop to Cedar Goose Mills Weather Clear Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>At home all day Weather Mild {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Cleaned some Wheat started for D Mc about 10 a.m. BrC {Elisctesh?} is sick Weather terrible snow &amp; wind from the north</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb_25_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb 25 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_1"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">March 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb 25 1862</span></h2> <p>{roads drifted} Started about 6 a m to see {Sm} went to Fatherinlaws for Miss Tammy to work for BrCs W clear cool Cleaned Wheat a while P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Drew in wheat Weather Mild &amp; little snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Went to BSS &amp; W Bolls AM Hitched up my young Mare Fly PM she went very quick Simon Horner was here a while this evening Weather north wind pretty cold heavy wind tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>{Roads Drifted} About the house all day very Cold Strong north wind BrCs Elisabeth getting letter with inflamation she was very sick</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1</span></h2> <p>I went to BrN AM his wife &amp; son John have the Measles doing pretty well. I &amp; John went to T Woods store PM brought home new {bots?} Weather Clear Cold strong wind from north</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Adleline took Hannah Stover home &amp; Called at BrSrs to inform them that M Neighswander Senr had his thigh joint dislocated on Friday while he was turning his horse &amp; Cutter I &amp; Nancy went to B Ns PM Weather Clear Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Trees Covered with Ice Went to Old S Hoovers for Barbara Barkey to work for us AM filled bags with barley PM Weather rain &amp; sleet from East strong wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>Hung our pork to smoke Weather mild snowed about 5 in last night. went to CBs in the evening trees bore down with ice</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J took 2 loads Barley to Liverpool harbor @ 53 cts per Bus. Weather Clear Mild Snow 2 feet deep on the level roads very rough &amp; heavy. bad turning out thawed a little</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>Went to Father in laws on a visit Weah Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Ice fell off the trees today. Went to Markham with my father AM Went to BSS PM &amp; to B Lehmans in the evening Weath Mild thawing a little today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Took Nancy to Dr Mc to get a few teeth entracted Dr was not at home. AM Chored around PM W. Mild &amp; Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2> <p>at home all day Weather Mild Clear a little rain tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Chored around AM Helped CB kill a pig PM Weth Drissly rain nearly all day Clear this evening getting Colder Snow going fast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_11.2C_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March 11, 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 11, 1862</span></h2> <p>Went to sale of the property of the late CG Reesor bought wheel barrow @ $3 3 pigs $1 a piece 2 pails &amp; tea pots 35 cts Weather Clear Mild beautiful day thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>brought home the things that I bought at the sale sold two of the pegs to my father A.M. settled with J Walki{ineligible} p.m. Weath mild a slight {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Went to BrC {his brother Christian} bush to look for a tree to make sap trough AM cut maple sawlogs PM Weath Cold east wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Took Nancy to Dr. Mc got two teeth extracted AM cleaned oats PM Weath Drissly rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Oiled single &amp; doubles Harness Weath rain from the east all day Trees loaded with ice</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2> <p>Went to meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 10 C 23 v to end of chap by Rev H Barkey Weath Snow AM I &amp; Nancy went to B'N's a while this evening snowed about 4 in last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Took 50 bus oats to Markham @ 34 cts Weather Clear Mild Cool wind from the north</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Went to B Lehmans AM. I went to D Hoover PM to see how they were with the Measles they are all up again Peter {illegible} very {hoares?} Then we went to Doc' Reesors in the evening Weather warm &amp; Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Went to Michael Frets on a visit Sleiging good rathr slushy this evening Weath warm Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>John helped BrC draw in hay stack I chored round AM Commenced to make sap trough in BrC bush PM Weath Clear Mild Wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Cleaned Oats AM Chored round PM Weath Mild Great Snowstorm from the East about 15 in Snow fell since last night lane blocked</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Shoveled the lane open from end to end AM Drew in Oats PM BrC were here this evening Weath mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2> <p>Went to BrSs {his brother Simeon} on a visit Weath Mild Snow thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Cut Maple logs &amp; 2 rail cuts in Scarboro bush B'Ns were here this evening Weath Mild Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham bought grass seed Timothy @ $3.00 per Bus Clover @ $4.50 per Bus J H {illegible}ers were here today Weath Cool north wind clear</p> <p>first Weekly market day in Markham</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_1"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">April 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Cut first logs {Mar} in April Scarboro bush A M had BrCs oxen &amp; drew Maple saw logs onto road out of Markham bush &amp; cleaned Oats P M Weath clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Drew Maple logs to Mill A M had BrC &amp; his Oxen to draw out Maple saw logs out of OCarbone bush &amp; Drew one load to Mill PM Weat Clear</p> <p>John went for Dr Mc today Nancy has Diptheria</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Drew one load Maple Saw logs to Mill tapped 50 Maple trees Drew home {illegible} for sap troughs Weat' Clear sap flowed and took kittles into sugar bush drew home wood Snow very deep in the bush almost impassible to get about A M Drew home timber for troughs P M Weath Cold east wind clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham to see Dr Mc for Nancy her throat is better But she is weak yet Weather strong east wind, cold, sleet &amp; rain about noon Milder this evening raining a little B B &amp; family were here today. We got supper at fathers</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2> <p>Mrs John Cober died this morning Gathered sap &amp; chored round A M Made sap troughs P M Weather Cloudy, a little drissly, mild Fatherinlaw was here a while A M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1</span></h2> <p>Tapped 25 trees Boiled Sugar A M . Helped K Gourley to Commence Mrs Cobers Grave at Hebron P M. Weath Clear &amp; warm P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Helped to finish the grave in the Morning Attended the Funeral at the Hebron Chapel A M Sermon on Revl 14 &amp; 13 v by Revd J {Oyes} Tunker Ministers also remarks by Revds J Busor &amp; H Barkey &amp; by P Cober Tunker Minster. My Brotherinlaw M Neighswander &amp; family &amp; BrS &amp; wife were here for dinner. Weath Cloudy east wind sharp thunder &amp; lightening this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Nancy Went to Markham A M Boiled sugar in P M Weather warm &amp; clear sleighing bad</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>Drew a large Cedar log from Tates to Cr S's S M for C B. A M. Made sap troughs &amp; went to W Shpp's P M Weath Cool wind from East P M</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Good_Friday_18"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">Good Friday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>Chored round made handsleigh A M Went to Cedar Grove Mills P M Weath raind from east A M Clear p m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>at home all day Received a visit from Peter Hoover &amp; his wife Sarah Neighswander, John &amp; Anne Hoover Weathr Clear, Cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Chored round A M Boiled sugar P M Weath Clear Cold east wind Thawing a little</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Boiled sugar A M Flailed Oats P M Weath Cold east wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Drew home wood &amp; took Meat tub to Br. Ns to get it hooped Weath Cold east wind. Cloud</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Sawed pine sawlogs &amp; tapped 20 trees A M Boiled sugar P M Sap flows well Weath mild Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Boiled sugar A M Had Br C &amp; his Oxen &amp; C B's Oxen to draw in logs at the A M P M Weath fine &amp; Clear Sap flowed {illegible} roads Muddy. fields Commencing to get bare</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Boiled sugar &amp; Brought home new Cart box from T Browns Weath fine &amp; clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Mat 21 C 1st to 15 v by Rvd P Reesor visitors after Service B Lehman &amp; Josephus Stover Wea Cool Clear roads Muddy fields getting bare</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Went to Belford A M. Freshed Maple trees &amp; Chored round P M Weath mild &amp; Cloudy Clear P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>I &amp; John Helped R Wallace at his chopping bee in bush opposite the lane he is chopping cord wood there Weath Cloudy A M Clear P M warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Boiled sugar Weath warm Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Put sleigh &amp; cutters into summer quarters A M Piled lumber at sm P M Weath cloudy warm raining this evening 8 o clock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday 18</span></h2> <p>Went to B'Cs on a visit. Weath Cloudy rainy warm. Windy this evening. Fall wheat looks first rate grass begins to grow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Took 8 bus Chop to Cedar Grove Mills A M Chopped Cordwood in Scarboro bush P M Weather clear cold north wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Easter_Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Easter Sunday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Easter_Monday_21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Easter Monday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_1"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">May 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>We all went to BrNs on a visit. Sinom Samuel Elisabeth &amp; Fanny Hoover came to stay all night with us. Weathr Beautiful clear &amp; warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Easter Monday 21</span></h2> <p>About home all day.Weath commence to storm wind &amp; rain from the east about 9 oc a m raining yet 8 p m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Cleaned seed Peas a m piled lumber P M. Weathe Cloudy, drissly rain. Cool windy 9 oc p m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Chored round A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind Snow Squalls A M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Split Cordwood in Scarboro bush A M Piled lumber P M Weath Cold north wind clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Boiled Sugar A M went to T McMackon's sale P M bought 2 collars. breast chains &amp; 2 bridles @ 70 cts Weath clear mild sap run well yesterday &amp; today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Boiled sugar &amp; went to Cedar Grove Mills Weathr Clear. Sowed field behind Cider house with grass seed this morning My father caught 5 suckers at BrSs Mill today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>At home all day. I was at BrCs awhile P M Weather Mild, Clear, a sharp east wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>I, my Father &amp; John got up at three o clock this morning &amp; went to Br Ss Mill to fish Caught one sucker Came home. Started at 8 o clock for Pierces with John Br N &amp; his Man A McNear &amp; caught 180 suckers Weath rainy A M Clear P M Suckers caught in Peticoat Creek above the Kingston road</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Boiled sugar A M Took 19.10 lbs Wheat to Major Mills @ 95 cts Weathr Clear, Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Took ploughs to BSs &amp; brought home kettle &amp; buckets from sugar bush A M Commenced to plow in meadow P M. Weath Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1</span></h2> <p>Plowed till 10 A M when it began to rain Hitched up at noon when it commenced again at 3 P M Strong wind from the eas</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Went to the Funeral of B Lehmans Child A M Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long space} by Revd H Barkey Went to Markham to get clothes for John P M Weath Cloudy foggy A M Warm thuder clouds in the west P M</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Plowed. Went to W Sappy for six bus barley @ 67 cts per Bus. Weathr. heavy clouds. Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rd O Burkhold T Reesor Sermon on St John 10 c 1st to 12 v Went to my Fatherinlaws after Service Weath Cool, showy P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>Plowed. Weath Clear heavy clouds Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>Plowed. John went to Whitchurch this P M his Brother inlaw John Pipher Died yesterday morning the funeral is tomorrow 10 A M. Weath Clear, Cool north wind strong</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Plowed A M Took 11 bus Oats to G Burtons P M Got Tom shod after supper Weath Clear, north strong wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Sowed Peas on east side of Creek in old meadow &amp; oats on west side Weath Clear windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Finished harrowing in Meadow A M Commenced Plowing below the lane P M Weath warm windy clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Finished Plowing below lane A M Stopped holes under board fence on Pickering townline &amp; hunted up our Calves P M went to S M in the evening for some boards Weath warm clear north wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Remark by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mat 18 c by Rv H Barkey Visitors at service O Hollinger Went to D Hoovers P M Weath Clear Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Sowed Barley below the lane &amp; Peas near Hoovers Weath Clear windy Jack Strohm &amp; wife from Indiana were here this morning they were at my Fathers all night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Woods turned green Finished Cultivating &amp; Harrowing Peas A M Harrowed Ribbed Wheat stubble in big Field P M Weath Drissly &amp; Rainy A M Cloudy P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Rolled in Peas &amp; some Oats in old Meadow when the Roller broke at noon. Plowed in big field P M Weath clear comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Plowed. Nancy went to see J H Rami?s son Weathr Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Plowed. Weathr Clear Warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Plowed A M Washed Sheep P M Weath Clear Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>At home all day. BrCs my Mother &amp; Sister took Supper here Weath warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Minist departed Today Plowed. Weath Cold. Wore vest Smock &amp; coat &amp; mitts</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Sowed big field with Oats. W clear cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Finished harrowing &amp; I went to Bss am Went to Dr. M.C pm Barbara Barkey has Diptheria. Weat. heavy rain East wind. Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Plowed South of Church Sowed &amp; Ran it with spring Wheat. Wet Clear cool Dr was to see Mrs Barkey She is a little better</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>I my Fathr P Duncan BrN &amp; A Mcna went Down the little Rouge at 3 a m to look for Mullet got none. Came home at 7. Plowed root ground Mrs E Neighswander Came to work today Weath cold north wind clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Queens Birthday Finished plowing root ground &amp; I went to Cedar Grove Mills a m John harrowed root ground p m &amp; I fixed fences &amp; Piled brush in new meadow Weath clear cold north wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Altona Sermon by Revd H Barkey on St Mat 24 1st to 37 v Went to S G Reeson's after service Weath clear cold wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>I Planted Corn below the garden John Rolled barley spring wheat &amp; Commenced the big Oat field Weath cool cloudy rain this evening 8 p m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>I Sowed Carrots below the garden &amp; went to BrS's for radish seed am &amp; John finishe Rolling Commenced to plant potatoes below the garden PM Weat cloudy warm cold PM north wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Planted potatoes got some seed at BrSs @ 60 cts per bus. John went for new clothes at {As N Strong} Weath clear cold north wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_June_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May June 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_28_Sunday_Ascension_day"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">May 28 Sunday Ascension day</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_June_1"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday June 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May June 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 28 Sunday Ascension day</span></h2> <p>Finished Planting potatoes this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Bear of Waterloo. Sermon on Mark 19 c 14 v to end of chap by Red P M Brenneman of Allen County Ohio U S in the afternoon I went to Brs C. N. &amp; S with Mr John Diller also of Allen County Ohio he come home with Me to sta all night. Weath clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Went to Major Mills with Sample of fall Wheat did not sell, &amp; went to Cedar Grove Mills with grist A M Drew stone off Fallow back of barn P M Weather Clear Revd Tillman Moyer of Clinton C W is at My Fathers tonight. the yearly Conference was held at Widemans Chapel today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Chapel today Remarks by Revd A Moyer of Clinton C W then Revd Joseph Hagey {read} 26 C St Mat &amp; Commented on it then Revd T Moyer read 27 C St Mat &amp; afterwards the Lords Supper was celebrated Red T Moyer officiated. I &amp; John went to Cedar Grove Mills this evening Weath clear beautifull</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday June 1</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Weath Clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Took 2 loads Fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 95cts per bus Fatherinlaws were here this P M Weath Clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Took a load of Wheat to Major Mills A M. Pulled Pidgeon weed P M W. Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>Pulled Pigeon Weed A M Took Wool to Markham Carding Mills P M Weath Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>John Commenced plowing fallow J Drew tiles to drains in fallow &amp; got some at BrSs &amp; Cs &amp; at CBs laid some this evening Weat Clear pretty warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">June 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Whit_Sundy_8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Whit Sundy 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Whit_Monday_9"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Whit Monday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 6</span></h2> <p>I helped W Morrison to lay tiles in Fallow &amp; John plowed A M We both filled drain P M Weath clear warm Plowed. Weath Slight Shower this Morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Distant thunders</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Whit Sundy 8</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks &amp; Sermon on St John 14 C 23 v to end of chap by Red J Reesor Visitors after Service Jacob &amp; Samuel Barkey Jacob Hoover &amp; wife, Uncle D Burkholder &amp; wife David Burkholer &amp; wife {Munro} &amp; Susan Burkholder were at supper Weath clear &amp; pleasant</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Whit Monday 9</span></h2> <p>Idling about home Catched 8 chubs in our dam I &amp; My Father went to S M after supper with small net &amp; caugh 9 small fish. Water very low Weath clear beautiful</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Wheat out in heads Plowed. Weath. Warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>I went to Major Mills Nancy went with me to R Wallace's this Morning. then I &amp; John Finished Plowing Fallow got done this evening Wat. warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Worked on the road in Scarboro at B.Ss A M. rained nearly all P M Idled ?med round in Br. Ss woodshed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Worked on the road A M I went to Dunbarton for salt but did not get any P M John Harrowed the potatoes Weath clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Willemans remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 3 C 1st @ 16th v by Revd J Willeman Went to J H Ramer after service Weath clear cool frost last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sundy_22"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sundy 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Seven Gipsy waggons went {illegible} down Pickering Townline today Got Mr Anthoney's turnig drill and sowed nearly all our turnips Weat Pretty warm clouded up this evening Rained a little this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Finished sowing turnips made some fence near grave yard drew some of BrCs rails from W Morrisons sideroad. Planted a few mangels this evening Weath cloudy a fine shower this P M distant thunder</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Made fence near grave yard and round Orchard made rounds for wagon rack and done some road work at old lime kiln this evening. Weath rainy A M clear P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Drew chips &amp; firewood A M John Plowed north of Br Cs house P M I commenced to draw out cordwood after supper Weath clear A M cloudy P M go Raining this evening 9 oclock hardy frost last night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Drew out Cordwood I &amp; John Went to W Beebe's to get stone drills Pointed in the evening Weath warm cool windy this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sundy 22</span></h2> <p>Went to Jesse Reesor's they were not at home CBr Ns &amp; C.Bs here here for supper Weath Clear warm cool this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Drew out wood. W Clod hoed the corn Weath Cloudy A M rained a while P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Worked on roads in Markham Weat cloudy a little rain Cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Drew dung on Fallow W Clod filled &amp; John Harrowed it Weat. Warm. Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Drew dung. Weather warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Drew dung. Weath Warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Drew dung. I took Barbara Barkey to J Hoovers after supper. Weath vry warm BrS put a new pump into front well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jun_July_1962"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jun July 1962</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_June_29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday June 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jun July 1962</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday June 29</span></h2> <p>At Home all day BrS &amp; Family were here John Hoover was here at supper he brought Barbara home Weath Cloudy. Warm. sultry looks like rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham Village A in the Morning then went to raising of CBr barn Weath Cler. Cold wind from the north fine shower last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1</span></h2> <p>Went to Markham Market with butter Sold at 10 cts A M skuffled Corn &amp; Pottatoes P M John Commenced Cross Plowing fallow Weat Clear comfortabel</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Went to Dunbarton fo a barrel of Salt A M went to J Higgin's shed raising P M Weath pretty warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>I Finished drawing dung John Plowed Weath Pretty warm Received a visit from M Neighswander Sen &amp; wife p m</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>John Plowed I spread dung &amp; put Plaster on turnips BrS Painted bob sleigh Weath very warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>Both plowed Weath very warm went to S M to father this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Very dry rain wanted very badly Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon on St Luke 15 C by Red J Grover Visitors after services. Simon Elizabeth &amp; Fanny Hoover John Reesor Senr &amp; wife awhile P M Weath about the warmest day this Season. there was a cool breeze from the north</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Finished Plowing Weath warm cooler this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>John Plowed corn &amp; Potatoes I went to B S to get a shoe onto dick &amp; Drew sheep dung on a pile in south townline put Plaster on turnips this evening Weath warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_12"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">July 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Commenced to Mow opposite C Br Weath fine Showers comfortable this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>I went to Cedar Grove Mills in the morning &amp; the{n} Helped W Sapp to Blast rock, behind the barn John took my Father &amp; Mother to Port Union this Morning then went to Toronto this evening he brought them home Weat comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Had BrCs Oxen to roll out some stone this Morning. Then I &amp; John Finished Mowing in Scarboro A M W Morrison came at noon then we raked &amp; cocked some that was dry I went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper J &amp; W Mowed in orchard Weat. Clar mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 12</span></h2> <p>I Helped W Sapp Blast Rocks A M J &amp; Willy Finished Mowing Orchard Drew in the Hay Out of Scarboro P M Weath pretty warm Distant thunder this eveing looks like rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on by Red J Barkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after Service. Weat warm looks like rain</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Mowed in Old Meadow Weath Comfortable Fine rain last night. Some thunder</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>I went to Sparta In the morning J &amp; W finished mowing old meadow &amp; then we fixed {b}urning pit a m. J Plowed Ws potatoes P M I went to BSS. Weath showry. Cool. comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J Mowed 1 1/2 acres of grass at Purdy Weath Comfortable Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Drew in the hay out of Orchard &amp; 1 1/2 loads out of Old Meadow Weath Clear. Comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Drew in 2 load Out of Old Meadow &amp; 3 loads from Purdys thined a few turnips this morning they look pretty well Weat Clear Comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Scuffled &amp; thined turnips Father &amp; J brought a little hay from Purdys which finishes our haying except a little swale grass Weath comfortable commenced to rain about 4 P M looks rainy yet 9 P M</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>Went to BrNs for dinner &amp; to BrSs for tea had a fine feast of white raspberries &amp; strawberries at B S' Weath heavy rain &amp; thunder last night. bountiful showers today these rains are worth thousands to the Country We have had a remarkable dry spring the Crops are rather short but these rains will help them</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J Drew dung out of sheds onto townline Weath cloudy not vry warm a little drissly Br N's &amp; S's Picked Cherries. this is my son Levi's second Birthday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J thined turnips. Weath. Cloudy. ground wet. Our turnips look very well in general</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Made ladder for Picking Cherries A M thinned turnips P M Weath. rained some A M clear P M. I went to R Money store this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Thined turnips. I bought a new Washing Machine of Mr. Hilts of dunbarton for $11. Weath clear fine shower at noon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Finished thinning turnips A M. Drew out cordwood P M Weath clar. Comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Drew out Cordwood. W M Mowed part of swale in big Meadow Weat Clear pritty warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>Went to B Lehman's. Weath Cler Comfortable cloudy this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Finished Mowing swale shelled some corn I cut road round wheat field behind Cider house Weat rainy A M clear P M heavy thunder storm &amp; rain this evenig</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>J &amp; W Drew dung I &amp; Father got reaper ready &amp; took ut to C B's to cut his old land wheat. A M Done nothing P M Weath. rain. rain. rain ground full of water roads muddy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Cut 6 1/4 acres of wheat for C B till about 3 P M. Then cut about 5 acres behind cider house in our own field. Weath beautiful clear not very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Aug_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Aug 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_31"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">July 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_1"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">August 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_3"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Aug 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 31</span></h2> <p>finished cutting wheat behind cider house A M. Then cut half of field near the dam P M Weath clear pretty warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August 1</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting wheat near dam &amp; cut part of barlay ground Weath. Clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Cut 4? acres of old land fall wheat for Br C. raked &amp; cocked hay in big Meadow swale after supper Weath very warm Distant thunder at noon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 3</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rd J Reesor Sermon on St Mark 8 C 1st to 10 v by Revd J Wideman Br Cs were here for supper Weath warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Nancy went to T Woods this morning W &amp; J finished raking hay in big Meadow swale then we cut some wheat in barley ground till noon then Drew in the hay &amp; 1 load of wheat out of field behind Cider house P M Weat Clear very warm M Neighswanders Infant son about 9 Days old Died today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Nancy went to the Funeral at Martins Sermon on {long blank space} by Red H Barkey Father J &amp; W finished cuting wheat A M then Drew in 7 loads P M I helped to unload &amp; hoed turnips P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>I raked &amp; bound for BrC Father J &amp; W finished Drawing in behind Cider house &amp; commenced in field near dam. Weath warm clere</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Moved fence corners around both wheat fields &amp; hoed turnips Weath rained this morning until about 9 A M clear P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Drew in out of field near dam. Weath very warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Hoed &amp; thined turnips on the Carrot drills &amp; I took yarn to Mrs Wismer at W Burkholder's A M Finished Drawing in fall wheat P M Weath warm. Received a call this evening from Anthoney &amp; Samuel Doner Miss Jane Miller &amp; Susan Stokely from {illegible} Markham</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Aug_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Aug 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_Aug_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Aug 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Aug 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Aug 10</span></h2> <p>Cober's A M Went to BrCs PM Weat Clar, warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Drew Father's wheat from Pardys to BrN's barn A M Hoed turnips &amp; helped BrS Draw in wheat after supper Weat warm slight rain at noon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>I cultivated in fallow W Mowed barley J went to Dr is not right well Weat Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Finished Cultivating fallow &amp; helped W finish plowing barley A M Drew in hay out of wheat field fence corners &amp; hoed turnips P M Weat Clear pretty warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Took grist to Cedar grove &amp; Drew in one load of barley A M. Done nothing P M Weat clar A M rained P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Went to Cedar Grove Mills for grist A M hoed turnips P M Weath Cool Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Finished hoeing turnips &amp; raked barley A M Drew in 5 loads P M John went to Dr. is not quite well yet. Weat Clear. Comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Received a visit from Abraham Grover {Ja?} &amp; Miss Barbara &amp; Elisabeth Grover Weat Cler. Cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>Took in rack ful of barley which finishes our Drawing in then pulled peas in sod I Drew home barly rakings from Br Cs for Father after supper Weat Cler warm some thunder showers passed over</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Helped C B at threshing untill 3 P M then Drew large stone off fallow with C B's Oxen Weath Clear warm. have blind man &amp; little girl tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Pulled peas. J Harrowed fallow Weat. clear. warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Finished pulling peas in sod &amp; burned brush A M Drew in 4 loads of peas P M Weath warm. clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Chored round A M Went to Sparta &amp; to B Ss for strawberry plants P M Wat rained A.M Clear P.M Warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Aug_Sept_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Aug Sept 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_31"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_1"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Aug Sept 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Father Helped BrN at threshing A M J &amp; W Drew Dung on of road barley stuble &amp; I helped P M Weat. pretty warm cool north wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rev J Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 chap by Rev H Barkey Went to Jesse Reesors after service Wet Clear. Cool. Comfortable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>I &amp; W helped D Hoover to bind spring wheat J ridged barley stubble H Wisner pulled peas in field near Hoovers Weat Clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Cradled Oats in sod J Duncan helped. W. warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Done nothing A M I &amp; W Cradled Oats in Sod P M Weat rain A M Clear P M</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Sowed wheat on barley Stubble this morning J harrowed I &amp; W pulled peas A M bound up all oats on sod P M Weat Clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>I &amp; W pulled peas J Ridged in fallow Went to Br Ns binding bee this evening Weat Clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>hard frost I &amp; W pulled peas J ridged fallow I went to R Milroys binding bee tonight Weat Clear Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 31</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Red J Reesor Sermon on {long blank area} by Rd H Barkey Visitors after service J Hoover Sen &amp; family M.N. Jr &amp; family J H Ramer &amp; family at supper Weat Clear Mild a little rain this evening Uncle Saml Reesor's horses ran away this morning they turned up our lane &amp; upset the Carriage Some of the family were badly but not seriously bruised.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 1</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J ridged up Weat cool windy this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Had Machine A M threshed 69 bus barley &amp; 75 bus fall Wheat Finished ridging P M Weath pretty cold. strong cold North wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Hard frost Melons {frose} Sowed fallow. Weath Cool clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>Cut oats with reaper in big field had 20 hands binding tonight. J finished harrowing fallow Weather. fine. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_5_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 5 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 5 1862</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J shocked Oats all day Sat big field. Weat warm I went to A. McCreight's binding bee tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Nancy went to T Woods store A M J plowed north of gravyard both plowed P M cleaned grist after supper W. showry nearly all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h2> <p>at home all day Br S &amp; family were here at tea Weath Cool blustery cloudy. rain last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Got dick shod &amp; went to Cedar Grove Mills AM turned peas &amp; pulled a few PM Cut a little spring wheat after supper. Weath shower AM clear cold PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Pulled peas AM Drew in PM C B finished pulling our peas PM Weath clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Had Br N with team Drew in all peas all oats out of sod &amp; 1 load out of big field. Weat clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>Drew in 3 loads of Oats. Weath. Clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>Drew in 3 loads of Oats Sowed pea ground north of graveyard Finished Cutting Oats after supper. Wath. showry, AM windy PM clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J helped W Sapp thresh AM little willie bound oats W Sapp &amp; man helped to finish binding Oats &amp; spring wheat PM &amp; I &amp; J Drew in all the Oats this evening Weath. Clear. cool</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke 10 c 23 v to end of chap Went to M. Neighswander's {J?} after service. Weath. cloudy AM. clear PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>I helped Br. C hoe weeds &amp; spread ashes in his fallow J plowed &amp; sowed wheat opposite Br C. house. Weat clear AM. Cloudy PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Chopped old logs in little fallow at end of lane &amp; Drew in spring wheat. Weath. Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>I helped Br N Drag new land J picked &amp; raked in fallow Weath cloudy AM clear PM. Robert Milroy Died today of consumption</p> <p>thanksgiving Day {written in margin}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>I Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove Chapel Red J Wagoner Preached on St John 14 c 6 v</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sund_28"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Sund 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>In the afternoon I &amp; John went shooting in big Swamp shot two pidgions Weath cloudy squaly AM. Clear PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Went to R Milroys funeral A M Drew home cordwood out of fallow PM Weat cloudy AM clear PM.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Drew home cordwood. had Br Cs Oxen to draw old logs off fallow raked &amp; burned. W. clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Wideman's Chapel Jacob Hoover &amp; his wife D B Hoover &amp; wife were Baptised today. Sacrement was distributed today Weat. clear Went to John Hoovers on the {illegible } Markham after service</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>hoed thistles &amp; raked in fallow AM Picked cider apples PM W. clear warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Sowed fallow AM drew home wagon rack full of edgings PM trimed apple trees Weath clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Brought home cider mill &amp; laid stable floors. Weath cool. clear. rained last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Mowed clover at Purdy's Weath clear.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>John finished mowing AM I chored round Topped corn PM Weath clear Went to T Woods in the evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Turned hay at Purdy's AM Drew home 1 load PM Weath warm clear. this is my 26th Birthday</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sund 28</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Revd J Reesor Sermon by Revd J Grover Sacrement was distributed Visitors after service Simon Saml Fanny &amp; Lissy Hoover J Grover Junr. Sam &amp; Nancy Lehman &amp; H Reesor B {Schman} &amp; family for supper Weath clear warm Beautiful</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Made Cider A M Drew a load of hay from Purdys PM Had Paring bee this evening Weath cloudy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_Oct_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Sept Oct 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sept_30"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sept 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_1"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">October 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_5"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept Oct 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 30</span></h2> <p>Boiled apple sauce &amp; cleaned a load of Barley Weath Cloudy. Col Slight drissel</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October 1</span></h2> <p>{Fixed} Drying House &amp; chored round Weath cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Cleared Barley for seed &amp; Carried it intoo Granery AM I Went to Mill &amp; to Sparta &amp; J went to B S. PM Wea Cloudy rainy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Dug Potatoes AM Had J Duncan &amp; little Willy to help threshed some Oats PM Weath Cloudy AM rained a while PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>Started for Dunbarton with a load of barley &amp; then heard that they had quit buying Then left it at T Woods &amp; came home AM Took Barbara Barkey home PM John J Duncan &amp; little Willy Dug Potatoes Weath rained this Morning Cleared up at noon. Strong west wind PM &amp; tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h2> <p>Received a visit from Old D Hoover &amp; wife then went to Br Cs for supper. Weath Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>I went to Whitby with load of Barley Sold @ 70 cts J finished Digging Potatoes Weath Clear AM rained PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>John Commenced plowing in sod stubble I drew rails AM Went to A McCreights raising PM Weath Clear, a little drissly AM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J Duncan split rails J Plowed W. warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>J Plowed I Chored AM I &amp; J Duncan split rails PM Weath Cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>D I killed a pig &amp; chored AM Went to W Morrisons &amp; Drew a load of rails to little fallow PM J plowed Weath Cloudy rained this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J Duncan split rails AM I Drew ome load PM J Plowed Weath clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h2> <p>Went to Br Cs Weath. clear white frost last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Drew rails &amp; went to pay Mrs Wismer for weaving AM Went to R Milroys sale PM bought Wood sleigh at $5.00 Weath clear AM cloudy PM</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Oct_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Oct 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">15 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_26"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Fenced north side of fallow AM Picked apples PM Weath clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15 15</span></h2> <p>Went to B Ss &amp; T Woods AM Went to BR P PM Weath. Cold. Cloudy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Picked limestones out of creek in Scarboro bush &amp; got Iron {?inted} handspike made at B Ss H went to Br Cs Paring bee this evening W. rainy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Drew in Corn AM Picked Appls PM Weath clear Beautiful. John Diller arrived here from Ohio this evening he proposes staying awhile in Canada</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>Went to Br Ss Weathr. rained this Morning. Clear today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Chored round AM Went to P Sapp's sale PM Weath clear. cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Went to Cedar Grove AM Helped Br C to raise Hogpen &amp; chored round PM W. rainy AM. Clear. PM</p> <p>{written in margin} John plows nearly every day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J Diller Husked Corn. &amp; Drew in Corn Pumpkins &amp; beans He Intends to work for me awhile Weat. Windy. Cool Cloudy We had a few hands paring apples tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>I Helped D Hoover at threshing J D flailed Oats J Plowed Weath a little snow this morning Cool Clear. today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Cleaned Oats &amp; Picked Apples Weath Cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Threshed a few Peas &amp; Picked apples Weath cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron. Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Reesor Visitors. Br N &amp; family &amp; {MrMs} B Schman Weath Snowy Squally Cloudy. Cold all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>Picked apples. Weath fine. Pared apples at Cs tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Made Cider this morning Then went to Meeting at Hebron Revd Mr Sapp from New York state Preached on St {long blank space} Fatherinlaws were here for Dinner I &amp; J D went to Belford PM Weath Clear Mild.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J D went along rouge flats to get bitter sweet roots for Fathers rhumatism he has been lame a good while. AM Picked appls &amp; boiled cider for sauce. PM Weath clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Oct_30_1862"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Oct 30 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct 30 1862</span></h2> <p>I Went to Belford AM J D sawed wood &amp; boile sauce I helped to finish it PM then we made turnip Knives &amp; commenced to pull turnips this evening Weath clear. warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2> <p>I J &amp; P D pulled turnips Went to Br S's paring bee this evening W. beautiful warm clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1</span></h2> <p>Pulled turnips AM J &amp; J D went to Markham &amp; I worked on roads in Scarboro PM W. clear warm beautifull</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Widemans. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on {long blank space} by Revd J Burkholder Went to Fatherinlaws after service brought Miss Fanny to work W. cloudy. cool north wind</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Finished Puling turnips &amp; carrots J &amp; J D threshed a few Oats this morning W. heavy rain last night clear nearly all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>Made Cider AM I &amp; J D Drew in 5 load of turnips &amp; J helped BR C pull turnips PM W clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>I &amp; Br C helped Father to measure a job at Purdys J &amp; J D drew turnips AM J D helped Br C to pull turnips &amp; I &amp; J Drew in PM finished a {bit} of sauce this evening W. cloudy some rain this PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>J &amp; J D threshed a few peas this morning then we Drew in turnips W. clear ground frose last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Made Cider &amp; finished Drawing in &amp; pitting turnips We have about 650 bushels turnips including a few Carrots &amp; globes. W. hard frost last night. Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Cleaned a load of fall Wheat &amp; I took it to Major Mills AM at 83 cts the boys threshed some Peas &amp; I went to Cedar Grove Mills with a grist PM Weath. Cold Snowed about 2 in today {in margin} looks like winter</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h2> <p>Went to C Bs on a visit W. warmer snow melted today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Boys threshed peas &amp; I made fence &amp; chored AM J plowed J D Helped B C &amp; I went to CD Cedar Grove Mills PM Weath clear warm roads as good as need be</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">12 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J D drew in potatoes AM they are rotted badly then we all went to N Burkholders sale PM Weath. Warm, strong wind, east tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12 12</span></h2> <p>Drew stone for wall under new barn that I Intend to build next summer if all is well A M Drew limestone out of creek bed in Scarboro bush PM W. cloudy warm</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>I helped Br N to plow I &amp; J D made stock fence &amp; drew stone W. cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Had threshing machine threshed 9 bus spring wheat &amp; 191 bus fall wheat W. cloudy windy tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Drew stone AM I &amp; J D went to T Woods &amp; to C Pettys &amp; got a load of 2. in tiles. PM I Drew dung on pits &amp; turnip cellar W. clear cold frose hard last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h2> <p>I took Miss Fanny home W. wind from east. cold. roads good as in July</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Chored round AM J D made crutches for my Father his foot is bad yet with rhumatis J D threshed peas. J plowed &amp; I took grist to Cedar Grove for Father PM W. rainy AM cloudy. mild. PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>J Commenced to plow in wheat stubble near barn I &amp; J D drew stones &amp; killed pig at noon. W. mild April weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>I went to {Br} S's &amp; boys cleaned peas &amp; split &amp; sawed wood Chored round PM. W. rainy all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Chored round AM I &amp; J D went to R Rodgerson's sale PM &amp; I went to T Woods W. rain &amp; soft snow nearly all day. roads muddy. mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>I helped Br N's man Draw in logs at S M &amp; J helped C B kill a pig. AM. J plowed &amp; I drew saptroughs into bush out of place where we boiled sugar W. clear mild frost last night J D commenced to chop opposite the lane today I sold a {piec} of bush to W Morrison at $15 per acre</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>J Plowed I went to Cedar Grove Mills AM. Opened mouth of tile drains &amp; chored round PM W. pretty cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks &amp; sermon by Rd J Reesor on St Mat 18 c Visitors. Colon &amp; Elizabeth Reesor Anne Woodson &amp; Mrs Neighswander &amp; Anne Reesor. W. cold windy ground frose</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov_1862_Dec"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov 1862 Dec</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_1"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#4"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1862 Dec</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>{illegible} Helped C B move his stable to new barn Split cordwood W. pretty warm thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">25</span></h2> <p>Br N.s man came to help to plow frose to hard this Morning then I &amp; J fixed barn roof &amp; underbrushing AM Drew stones PM. W. clear warm. picked some beech nuts at noon W. mild. cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>I J &amp; Br N plowed W. mild. cloudy snowing to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>I brought home woodsleigh from R Milroys AM Drew elm sawlog to S M. &amp; J plowed PM W. 3 in snow fell last night thawed some today fressing tonight Sleighing bad</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>I underbrushed AM &amp; helped Br N put in logs at S M with C B's Oxen PM J went for Miss Fanny Hoover to work but she could not come Dr Mc was here this evening to see my Father he says he is afflicted with Inflammatory rhumatism. W warm thawing a little. soft snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J D went to Tunker Meeting at J Cobers Sermon In German by S. Snider on 1st Chap to Romans 14.15.16 &amp; 17 Vers In English by P Cober on same text. W. mild snowing this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1</span></h2> <p>I helped Br C to kill pigs. J Drew dung on south end of turnip cellar &amp; Drew home some wood. Weathr. mild thawing snowed a few inches last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>I helped Br. N. kill his pigs J went to Markham W. thawing. Mild. Clear.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>I went to B Ss AM. Buried Cider Mill PM W. snowed about 5 in. Clear this evening Sleighing tolerable.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">4</span></h2> <p>I. J &amp; J D killed my Fathers 2 pigs. W. Mild. Cloudy AM. clear PM. My Father could not get out to the shop</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>Cleaned &amp; Drew in wheat . W. clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>Cleaned &amp; Drew in wheat W. cold strong N wind Some Snow this is the coldest day we have had this season</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h2> <p>At home all day W. very cold clear fressing hard</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Helped Br. S kill pigs W. Mild Cloudy AM snowed about 6 in PM.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>killed our pigs. W. Mild. Sleighing tolerable. This is my wife Nancy's 23rd Birthday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_1862"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#11"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_21"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Christmas_day_25"><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">Christmas day 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">18</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1862</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Chored round Salted Pork &amp; C. Went shooting white PM. W. clear mild thawing PM 1862</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">11</span></h2> <p>I. J. &amp; J D went down to Purdy's to show J D where to cut some wood for my father. W. clear thawing fast PM. warm threshed oats with horses PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>J went to Markham &amp; I chored round AM threshed Oats with horses PM. W. warm thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>I shot a beef for Br C &amp; then we cleaned oats AM I went to Cedar Grove Mills with chop PM. W. Cloudy warm. rainy PM roads muddy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h2> <p>Went to Br. Ns on a visit. W. Foggy Cloudy drissly warm muddy. Snow all gone exept fence corners</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Had Br. S to help to convert our cook house into a kitchen W. warm. rainy. cloudy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J D worked at kitchen J went to T Woods AM &amp; to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W. Mild. Clear Windy tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>Went to J Duncan's Chopping bee at Br. Cs W. Cold. Clear. Wind from the north</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h2> <p>I helped Br. N make road to sawlogs AM Went to Cedar Grove PM J started going to Scarboro School today. W. windy clear cold</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Worked at kitchn Br. N helped AM W. cold windy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>Helped Br. S to saw fire wood with machine W. cold. cold breese from the north</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks by Revd H Barkey Sermon on St John 1st Chap 18 to 28 vers My Father was not able to attend. he is not very well yet. Weath milder. snowing this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Helped C. B. to kill 6 pigs &amp; a beef. W. mild. Clear</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>Helped Br S to kill a beef AM Chored round PM W. mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>killed our beef &amp; 1 hog W. cloudy. mild. trees covered with white frost</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Christmas day 25</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks &amp; sermon on St. luke by Revd H Barkey My Father not able to attend W. mild clear beautiful Visitors today B Schman &amp; family Manase Frets &amp; family John took Miss Fanny home this PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>I went to T Woods AM Worked at kitchen PM J &amp; J D worked at it all day Weath rainy all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec_1862_1863"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Dec 1862 1863</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29_1862"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">29 1862</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#New_Years_Day_Jan_1st_1863"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">New Years Day Jan 1st 1863</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#2"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#3"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#5"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#7"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#8"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#9"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#10"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#12"><span class="tocnumber">18</span> <span class="toctext">12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#13"><span class="tocnumber">19</span> <span class="toctext">13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#14"><span class="tocnumber">20</span> <span class="toctext">14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#15"><span class="tocnumber">21</span> <span class="toctext">15</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 1862 1863</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J D cleaned &amp; brought home my Fathers wheat from Br Ns AM worked a while at kitchen PM J was in Markham with Susan. W. Mild. cloudy, April weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>{illegible} at home all day. Br Ns were here W. mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29 1862</span></h2> <p>I lathed in kitchen J &amp; J D went to Markham Weath. Mild. Jan 1863</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>I went to Sparta AM. Lathed in kitchen PM W. clear cold. roads rough</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h2> <p>Helped J D at his chopping bee in our bush. W. clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">New Years Day Jan 1st 1863</span></h2> <p>Went to Fatherinlaws W. Mild clear beautiful roads very rough</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2</span></h2> <p>Went to B Lehman's Chopping bee W. warm. clear April weather</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">3</span></h2> <p>Threshed Oats with horses. W. Mild. cloudy John's Father is here tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>at home all day. Br C &amp; family were here W. Clear. windy tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">5</span></h2> <p>I Went to Major Mills with grist for my father AM Went to C Raymer's for broad axe PM W. Clear mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6</span></h2> <p>I took 22 43 lbs fall Wheat to Major Mills @ 87 cts {per?} AM threshed Oats with horses PM W. clear getting colder received a visit from J Honsberger from Cayuga tonight.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">7</span></h2> <p>Went to Uncle Sam's with Mr. Honsberger AM Went to D Hoover's PM to get a hand to help thresh at Br N's. My hand is sore I blistered it at J D's chopping bee and it is very sore. W clear. cold Louis Moyer came here on a visit today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">8</span></h2> <p>Went to R Money's Store AM Went to J Cober's &amp; C Stovers PM. to Inform them that P Stover's wife Died yesterday. W. Snowstorm from the east about six inches fell today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">9</span></h2> <p>Chored round AM got Bob &amp; Jen shod PM &amp; J D. &amp; A McNair hewed timber W. Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">10</span></h2> <p>Helped Br. C at threshing. W. Snowed about 4 in. thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>At home all day. W. Cloudy. Mild. Sleighing good</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">12</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J D Went to Markham Sleighing pretty fine W. pretty Cold. J went to Br Ns sawly bee.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">13</span></h2> <p>Hewed timber for new barn. W. Cloudy Snowed from the east PM. Fatherinlaws are here tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">14</span></h2> <p>Hewed timbers AM Lathed in kitchen PM W. Cloudy AM Drissly rain PM Warm roads getting bad</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">15</span></h2> <p>Hewed timber W. Mild snowed from the east I &amp; J D &amp; Aleck McNair Went to T Woods tonight &amp; bought a pair of moccasins apiece Snowed all the way</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan_1863"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan 1863</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#19"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#21"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#22"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#23"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#24"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#26"><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#27"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#29"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#30"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 1863</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">16</span></h2> <p>Chored round I &amp; J threshed some oats with flac{ker} AM Hewed timber PM. W. cold snowed about 8 inches since last night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">17</span></h2> <p>J went to Markham I drew home wood &amp; went to {illegible M} &amp; J D threshed peas AM. Hewed timber PM W. very cold last night &amp; today a little milder PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>Went to Meeting at Hebron Simon on St luke 2d C 42 v to {end} of chap by Revd P Grove my Father is not able to go out Vis after service M Neighswander Junr &amp; family W. Milder</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">19</span></h2> <p>Chored round &amp; took a pig to J Younge AM Cleaned Oats &amp; Chored round PM. W. Clear. Mild</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20</span></h2> <p>This was the day for roast geese &amp; Sweet Cake John Diller &amp; my Only Sister Susannah were married by Revd Mr Gordon. company present. Simon Saml Fanny &amp; Elisabeth Hoover Abr Meseno Mary &amp; Nancy Burkholder Colon Elisebeth &amp; Esther Reesor {old ? in margin} John Hover, &amp; Barbara Barkey Br Ns Br'S. &amp; family Br C. &amp; family C.B. &amp; family &amp; A McNair W. Cloudy Mild a little snow from the east this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">21</span></h2> <p>threshed Oats with horses AM Hewed timber PM W. Mild cloudy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">22</span></h2> <p>Hitched up &amp; Drove round with fly AM Commenced to hew timber PM when it came on freezy rain we quit &amp; lathed in kitchen</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">23</span></h2> <p>I &amp; J Helped D Hoover to thresh W. Mild cloudy AM Clear PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">24</span></h2> <p>Hewed timber J &amp; Alick went to Markham PM &amp; I &amp; J D made a few Oak sawlogs W. Mild, thawing my Father went to Br Cs today</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h2> <p>Went to J H Ramers W. Clear Mild roads getting bad, thawing</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">26</span></h2> <p>Hewed timber had R Wallace to help. W. Cloudy Mild a little drissly PM Snowing tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">27</span></h2> <p>I went to B S AM Hewed PM. W snowed AM clear PM</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h2> <p>Hewed timber. W. Mild. Clear. M Frets &amp; wife were here awhile Jacob Burkholder &amp; Uncle Joe were here awhile PM Jesse Reesor &amp; wife were awhile this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">29</span></h2> <p>Hewed timber I went to Ask Burkholders to thresh {for} us on Monday W. pretty sharp. Clear PM Sleighing muddy</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">30</span></h2> <p>Drew home hewed timber We &amp; J D's went to Br Ss tonight W. mild clear</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3256b7f3228137edff6edae4f7714c01.pdf e0d9a9f83ff13a2e1f5c777ef5b23948 PDF Text Text ������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/468fad41b9f385e2a3bf8bc8d3d87008.pdf b7e04dea2c389889a45a85247bc7bb6e PDF Text Text Malcolm Geddes (1866-1927) 1899 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Thoughts and doings along with items of interest to the writer, M.D. Geddes during the year 1899. Myrtle Ontario. Jan 1st. Sunday. Went to morning service at Columbus with Miss Foster and Miss Jessie Hudson. Mr. McLaren gave us a splendid new year sermon. Jan 2nd Monday. Mr. J. Spencer from London, Miss M. Spencer and Miss L. Vernon from Toronto had dinner with us. Worked as usual that day. Jan 3rd Tuesday. E. Richardson came back from his holidays. I drove to Oshawa for a load of bran with the wagon. Roads very good. Jan 4th Wednesday. The Hudson family left for the city. It rained nearly all day. Jan. 5th Thursday. Worked all day with Mr. Worden at Mr. Hudsons new horse stable. 2. Jan 6th Friday. Worked at stable. Jan 7th Saturday. Ordinary chores and preparing for Sunday. Jan. 8th Sunday. Got up at 7.20 took lunch immediately then chored until 11.30, had dinner then did some writing until 3.15 then talked with Miss Foster about Mr. Hudson's peculiar method of treating Ernest and also of how he was acting regarding Mr. Drummond until 3.45. Went out then and helped E. with the evening chores. Jan 9th Monday. Had quite a confidental chat with E. regarding a matter which lies near his heart. Jan 10th Tuesday. Posted letter to Miss Alexander which I wrote on Sunday. In the evening drove to Brooklin for Dr. Staff for Mrs. W. Hudson. 3. �Jan 11th Wednesday. Got up at 6.15 chored until 10.30 then had breakfast. Lunch at 4.15 and supper at 6.15. Jan 16.th Monday. Were busy yesterday and had not time to go to Church. Got up at 6 a.m. had breakfast at 10.15 and then chored again until 12.45 had lunch at 1.15 and again started evening chores at 3.15. finished at 6.30. To-day Mr. Hudson came down and I had quite a chat with him about E. and also about getting me into agricultural newspaper work. Mr. H. made some very flattering remarks about about that humble individual yet I hope that what we were talking about will come true. I was exceedingly well pleased at receiving a splendid letter from Miss A. was sorry to see by it though that she 4. had been sick so for such a long time, must answer it soon. Jan. 25. Wednesday. Received a letter from Dan on the 19th telling me of Mother's accident which happened on the 11th. Write Miss E. McA. on the 22 and posted it the next morning. Was speaking with Mr. Hudson a few days ago about trying to get me a position in one of the agricultural papers and he said he hopes to manage it soon. Went to Oshawa today for a load of bran but came back empty as there was not any for us. Jan 27. Friday. Was extremely cold. Cut hay yesterday and to-day. Jan 28. Saturday. Had a very sore thumb for about 5. a week but I am glad to say it is better by this time. We expected Miss Mary Foster to-day as her sister "Millie" has not been well but we were disappointed. E. under difficulties drove to the G.T.R. but she did not arrive. Mr. H. was here today and I gave him the letter I wrote about the lamb Mr. Honey sent us. I was also very pleased to receive another (the second) letter from Miss E. M. A. it was very good and she wrote it the day after receiving mine. �Wrote a part of a letter to-night to J.D. Wildfong and will finish it soon. Have been wondering how Mother's ankle is progressing. Jan 29 Sunday. Got up late and did not get through in time to go to morning service. 6. Went in the evening with Leonard to E.S. at Myrtle. Finished Joe's letter and will post it to-morrow. This afternoon while E.S.R, Miss F. and I were writing Miss F. suddenly stopped and said I do not think I will write any more then E. said he would finish it if she would let him, she said "alright" and he said "its a go" so the upshot was that he finished the letter which was to her sister Miss Annie. Then I suggested that he also finish another which Miss F. has started sometime previous but she said that it was left expressly for me So of course I said I would be delighted. to write it and would do so soon. Jan. 30 Monday. Wrote the letter I promised Miss F. It is to a Miss Kate Palmer of Grimsby. Will post it to-morrow. Wonder if I 7. shall receive an answer. Miss F. says she is a very nice and jolly girl. Had a look at her photo and like the appearance. Read the letter she wrote Miss F. and thought it good yet short. Received a letter from Father to-day and was glad to see by it that Mother is improving as well as could be expected. Jan 31. Tuesday. Was cutting hay all day. We expected Miss Mary Foster again to-day but were disappointed. Forgot to mention the other day that Miss K. P.s birthday is on the 3rd. Feb. 1st. Wednesday. Cutting hay all day. Miss Laura Foster came walking in quite unexpected as it was her sister that we expected. No one went to meet her as we scarce though she would be until the next day. 8. �Miss L. Foster accompanied me to the "Ball" event at Myrtle. the The singing, gramophone and Lime light views were all good. I enjoyed the evening very much. Received a card from Father telling me that Dr. Campbell was again down attending Mother's ankle and that he removed the splints which gave her ease. (Forgot to mention that on the evening of the 31 I wrote father, Katie and Mrs. M. Park.) Ernest did not help any to-day except morning chores. Feb. 2nd. Thursday. E. did not feel like getting up in the morning so I advised him to remain in bed which he did. He helped a very little in the morning and he also helped with the evening chores. Tom Biggs went for load of saw-dust from near Wier. He took the wagon but broke the tongue in a heavy drift near Manchester. Feb. 23. Thursday. Went with Tom after load. Met Mr. Hudson and he told us of Mr. Drummond's coming. Feb. 24 Friday. Mr. Drummond's herdsman came with 6 cows and balance of car filled with household furniture. Mr. Hudson asked me if I would manage the farm for a short time until Mr. D. came. Mr. H. and I have been drawing Mr. D.'s stuff from Myrtle station all day. Feb.25. Saturday. Mr. H. & I finished drawing Mr. D.'s furniture today. Feb 5th Sunday. Got up at 5 a.m. got chores done in good time. Then the two Miss F's E & I went to church at Columbus. Sermon was about Queen Ester. Feb. 6th Monday. Started Ice this afternoon. Posted letter to Miss E.M.A. this morning. Received letter from Ben today, it was very good. Feb. 12th Sunday. E. and both Miss Fosters went to Whitby today Miss Foster and E. Got back about 12. Miss Laura stayed over night. Feb 14th. 14 Tuesday. Miss Laura came back from Whitby today. Feb. 16th Thursday. Miss Laura and I went to Whitby today She to do some shopping and I to get a tooth filled. I posted a letter to Miss E.M.A. Did not get back from Whitby until 10.10 p.m. Feb 17th Finished the ice to-day. On Wednesday the 15th Feb the creek was froze so thick that the end of the water pipe was froze solid and so far we have not had any water since through it. We have to require draw what we require. �Feb. 19th Sunday. Both Miss Foster's and I went to Church at Columbus. Met Miss Purvis at the door and spoke for a few moments. Went alone to endeavor in the evening was a few minutes late. Spoke to Mr. McLaren about joining with them and to Mr. Ratcliffe about Sunday School & endeavor. Overtook Miss Sadler on my way home. She apparently was willing to have company so we went to-gether. Feb 20. Monday. E.L.R. both Miss F's and my self went out for an evening stroll. The moon shone clear and the evening was mild. E. wore a straw hat. We came very near making a cla call but though it better not to do so as we were dressed. (illegible word) Very picturesque. Feb 21 Tuesday. Miss Foster drove her sister Laura to the G.T.R. station at Myrtle. She left for home on the 8.20 a.m. train. Just before dinner Mr. Cassidy, the man who came from Toronto to fix the wind-mill arrived. He did not finish to-night. Feb 22. Wednesday. Finished wind mill repairs today. Feb 26th Sunday Did not get chores through in time to go to Church in the morning. It rained in the forenoon. Went to C.E. at night. Leonard went with me, subject was Palm tree Christians. Mr. (illegible name) led the meeting. After meeting Miss Purvis came over and shook hands and chatted for a few moments. While driving home overtook the two Miss Sadlers they came with us. Gave Leonard an introduction to both Miss P. & Miss S. Feb 27. Monday Miss Foster & Harry both laid up with the grippe. E. worked indoors and helped with milking. Leonard & I did balance of chores and cut hay. Feb. 28 Tuesday. Harry some better was out helping today. Moss Foster slightly better, was able to get up. I went to Cairn's for a load of sawdust. March 1st Wed. Went for load of sawdust to Boyer's with wagon. F.W. was down but I did not see him. Went with Miss Foster and E.L.R. to "Whyte Bro's" concert at Brooklin. Enjoyed it very much. March 2.nd Thur. Another load of sawdust from Boyer's Received card from Katie telling me she was sick and would not be able to come. March 3rd Friday Drove little Chief (the Ayrshire calf to the G.T.R. at Myrtle to catch the 7.30 a.m. train, then along with E. took the 5 pig in the sleigh (mainly by ditch, snow being scarce) to catch the 1.5 p.m. at Myrtle came back had dinner and then took a load of corn over to �Plowrights. It started to rain about 5 p.m. Miss F. and E. have gone over to spend the evening with Spencer's It is raining steadily. March 4th Saturday. Went to Boyer's for load of sawdust. Left for Toronto by 5.50 train Arrived at Aunties about 7.45 Spent evening there Miss Smith and Miss Lily (last name illegible) were with them. Miss J. sang some fine songs. I saw her home and promised to call sometime when in the city. 'Twas a stormy night snow & sleet. March 5th, Sunday. Talked with Katie in the morning. At 5 p.m. went to Dr. Harringtons and had one half of a troublesome tooth filled. Went from there to Prof (name illegible), stayed and chatted until 4:30 and went from there to Mr. R.G. (last name illegible) for tea. Met Walt and Katie while on the street and promised them to do so. Met Jack Nasmith there and promised to call on him next time. Went from there to my aunts and spent the evening chatting. March 6th Monday. Left Toronto at 9. a.m. got back to Myrtle and to drudgery before dinner. March 7 Tuesday. Mr. H. came from Toronto and E. & him left by the 1. p.m. train at Brooklin, leaving me in charge until Mr. D. comes. March 9. Thursday. Miss F. Jane & I went out with Frank intending to visit Mrs. Wil(rest of last name illegible). Frank acted so ugly that he scared the girls so I took him back and fetched up Tom. March 10 Friday. Mr. H. came late to-night He and I went out to have a look around. He said he never saw things looking better and wished I had been with him earlier then he would never have required to engage Mr. D. or rather let the place or shares to Mr. D. Mar. 13. Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. came this evening I met them at the C.P.R. station . Mar.19. Miss F. Miss (name illegible) and myself went to Church (morning service) Miss F. stayed and with Mrs. (name illegible) I went to Endeavors at night and took her home. March 21. Miss F. left this morning with Mr. Hudson Mr. Hudson rode down from Toronto yesterday with a grey mare he bought for us. He told me I could have the use of the bicycle which belongs to him here for the Summer. �Mar. 26 Sunday. Miss D. and I went to morning service. I also went to the C.E. at night I led the meeting. The turnout was good. J. Ratcliffe drove me part of the way home. Mar.24. Monday. Leonard broke rig in snow drift this morning so was late this morning with the cream. Mr. & Mrs. D. went to Whitby this afternoon. For more information on Malcolm Geddes, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������ Malcolm Geddes (1866-1927) 1899 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Thoughts and doings along with items of interest to the writer, M.D. Geddes during the year 1899. Myrtle Ontario. Jan 1st. Sunday. Went to morning service at Columbus with Miss Foster and Miss Jessie Hudson. Mr. McLaren gave us a splendid new year sermon. Jan 2nd Monday. Mr. J. Spencer from London, Miss M. Spencer and Miss L. Vernon from Toronto had dinner with us. Worked as usual that day. Jan 3rd Tuesday. E. Richardson came back from his holidays. I drove to Oshawa for a load of bran with the wagon. Roads very good. Jan 4th Wednesday. The Hudson family left for the city. It rained nearly all day. Jan. 5th Thursday. Worked all day with Mr. Worden at Mr. Hudsons new horse stable. 2. Jan 6th Friday. Worked at stable. Jan 7th Saturday. Ordinary chores and preparing for Sunday. Jan. 8th Sunday. Got up at 7.20 took lunch immediately then chored until 11.30, had dinner then did some writing until 3.15 then talked with Miss Foster about Mr. Hudson's peculiar method of treating Ernest and also of how he was acting regarding Mr. Drummond until 3.45. Went out then and helped E. with the evening chores. Jan 9th Monday. Had quite a confidental chat with E. regarding a matter which lies near his heart. Jan 10th Tuesday. Posted letter to Miss Alexander which I wrote on Sunday. In the evening drove to Brooklin for Dr. Staff for Mrs. W. Hudson. 3. �Jan 11th Wednesday. Got up at 6.15 chored until 10.30 then had breakfast. Lunch at 4.15 and supper at 6.15. Jan 16.th Monday. Were busy yesterday and had not time to go to Church. Got up at 6 a.m. had breakfast at 10.15 and then chored again until 12.45 had lunch at 1.15 and again started evening chores at 3.15. finished at 6.30. To-day Mr. Hudson came down and I had quite a chat with him about E. and also about getting me into agricultural newspaper work. Mr. H. made some very flattering remarks about about that humble individual yet I hope that what we were talking about will come true. I was exceedingly well pleased at receiving a splendid letter from Miss A. was sorry to see by it though that she 4. had been sick so for such a long time, must answer it soon. Jan. 25. Wednesday. Received a letter from Dan on the 19th telling me of Mother's accident which happened on the 11th. Write Miss E. McA. on the 22 and posted it the next morning. Was speaking with Mr. Hudson a few days ago about trying to get me a position in one of the agricultural papers and he said he hopes to manage it soon. Went to Oshawa today for a load of bran but came back empty as there was not any for us. Jan 27. Friday. Was extremely cold. Cut hay yesterday and to-day. Jan 28. Saturday. Had a very sore thumb for about 5. a week but I am glad to say it is better by this time. We expected Miss Mary Foster to-day as her sister "Millie" has not been well but we were disappointed. E. under difficulties drove to the G.T.R. but she did not arrive. Mr. H. was here today and I gave him the letter I wrote about the lamb Mr. Honey sent us. I was also very pleased to receive another (the second) letter from Miss E. M. A. it was very good and she wrote it the day after receiving mine. �Wrote a part of a letter to-night to J.D. Wildfong and will finish it soon. Have been wondering how Mother's ankle is progressing. Jan 29 Sunday. Got up late and did not get through in time to go to morning service. 6. Went in the evening with Leonard to E.S. at Myrtle. Finished Joe's letter and will post it to-morrow. This afternoon while E.S.R, Miss F. and I were writing Miss F. suddenly stopped and said I do not think I will write any more then E. said he would finish it if she would let him, she said "alright" and he said "its a go" so the upshot was that he finished the letter which was to her sister Miss Annie. Then I suggested that he also finish another which Miss F. has started sometime previous but she said that it was left expressly for me So of course I said I would be delighted. to write it and would do so soon. Jan. 30 Monday. Wrote the letter I promised Miss F. It is to a Miss Kate Palmer of Grimsby. Will post it to-morrow. Wonder if I 7. shall receive an answer. Miss F. says she is a very nice and jolly girl. Had a look at her photo and like the appearance. Read the letter she wrote Miss F. and thought it good yet short. Received a letter from Father to-day and was glad to see by it that Mother is improving as well as could be expected. Jan 31. Tuesday. Was cutting hay all day. We expected Miss Mary Foster again to-day but were disappointed. Forgot to mention the other day that Miss K. P.s birthday is on the 3rd. Feb. 1st. Wednesday. Cutting hay all day. Miss Laura Foster came walking in quite unexpected as it was her sister that we expected. No one went to meet her as we scarce though she would be until the next day. 8. �Miss L. Foster accompanied me to the "Ball" event at Myrtle. the The singing, gramophone and Lime light views were all good. I enjoyed the evening very much. Received a card from Father telling me that Dr. Campbell was again down attending Mother's ankle and that he removed the splints which gave her ease. (Forgot to mention that on the evening of the 31 I wrote father, Katie and Mrs. M. Park.) Ernest did not help any to-day except morning chores. Feb. 2nd. Thursday. E. did not feel like getting up in the morning so I advised him to remain in bed which he did. He helped a very little in the morning and he also helped with the evening chores. Tom Biggs went for load of saw-dust from near Wier. He took the wagon but broke the tongue in a heavy drift near Manchester. Feb. 23. Thursday. Went with Tom after load. Met Mr. Hudson and he told us of Mr. Drummond's coming. Feb. 24 Friday. Mr. Drummond's herdsman came with 6 cows and balance of car filled with household furniture. Mr. Hudson asked me if I would manage the farm for a short time until Mr. D. came. Mr. H. and I have been drawing Mr. D.'s stuff from Myrtle station all day. Feb.25. Saturday. Mr. H. & I finished drawing Mr. D.'s furniture today. Feb 5th Sunday. Got up at 5 a.m. got chores done in good time. Then the two Miss F's E & I went to church at Columbus. Sermon was about Queen Ester. Feb. 6th Monday. Started Ice this afternoon. Posted letter to Miss E.M.A. this morning. Received letter from Ben today, it was very good. Feb. 12th Sunday. E. and both Miss Fosters went to Whitby today Miss Foster and E. Got back about 12. Miss Laura stayed over night. Feb 14th. 14 Tuesday. Miss Laura came back from Whitby today. Feb. 16th Thursday. Miss Laura and I went to Whitby today She to do some shopping and I to get a tooth filled. I posted a letter to Miss E.M.A. Did not get back from Whitby until 10.10 p.m. Feb 17th Finished the ice to-day. On Wednesday the 15th Feb the creek was froze so thick that the end of the water pipe was froze solid and so far we have not had any water since through it. We have to require draw what we require. �Feb. 19th Sunday. Both Miss Foster's and I went to Church at Columbus. Met Miss Purvis at the door and spoke for a few moments. Went alone to endeavor in the evening was a few minutes late. Spoke to Mr. McLaren about joining with them and to Mr. Ratcliffe about Sunday School & endeavor. Overtook Miss Sadler on my way home. She apparently was willing to have company so we went to-gether. Feb 20. Monday. E.L.R. both Miss F's and my self went out for an evening stroll. The moon shone clear and the evening was mild. E. wore a straw hat. We came very near making a cla call but though it better not to do so as we were dressed. (illegible word) Very picturesque. Feb 21 Tuesday. Miss Foster drove her sister Laura to the G.T.R. station at Myrtle. She left for home on the 8.20 a.m. train. Just before dinner Mr. Cassidy, the man who came from Toronto to fix the wind-mill arrived. He did not finish to-night. Feb 22. Wednesday. Finished wind mill repairs today. Feb 26th Sunday Did not get chores through in time to go to Church in the morning. It rained in the forenoon. Went to C.E. at night. Leonard went with me, subject was Palm tree Christians. Mr. (illegible name) led the meeting. After meeting Miss Purvis came over and shook hands and chatted for a few moments. While driving home overtook the two Miss Sadlers they came with us. Gave Leonard an introduction to both Miss P. & Miss S. Feb 27. Monday Miss Foster & Harry both laid up with the grippe. E. worked indoors and helped with milking. Leonard & I did balance of chores and cut hay. Feb. 28 Tuesday. Harry some better was out helping today. Moss Foster slightly better, was able to get up. I went to Cairn's for a load of sawdust. March 1st Wed. Went for load of sawdust to Boyer's with wagon. F.W. was down but I did not see him. Went with Miss Foster and E.L.R. to "Whyte Bro's" concert at Brooklin. Enjoyed it very much. March 2.nd Thur. Another load of sawdust from Boyer's Received card from Katie telling me she was sick and would not be able to come. March 3rd Friday Drove little Chief (the Ayrshire calf to the G.T.R. at Myrtle to catch the 7.30 a.m. train, then along with E. took the 5 pig in the sleigh (mainly by ditch, snow being scarce) to catch the 1.5 p.m. at Myrtle came back had dinner and then took a load of corn over to �Plowrights. It started to rain about 5 p.m. Miss F. and E. have gone over to spend the evening with Spencer's It is raining steadily. March 4th Saturday. Went to Boyer's for load of sawdust. Left for Toronto by 5.50 train Arrived at Aunties about 7.45 Spent evening there Miss Smith and Miss Lily (last name illegible) were with them. Miss J. sang some fine songs. I saw her home and promised to call sometime when in the city. 'Twas a stormy night snow & sleet. March 5th, Sunday. Talked with Katie in the morning. At 5 p.m. went to Dr. Harringtons and had one half of a troublesome tooth filled. Went from there to Prof (name illegible), stayed and chatted until 4:30 and went from there to Mr. R.G. (last name illegible) for tea. Met Walt and Katie while on the street and promised them to do so. Met Jack Nasmith there and promised to call on him next time. Went from there to my aunts and spent the evening chatting. March 6th Monday. Left Toronto at 9. a.m. got back to Myrtle and to drudgery before dinner. March 7 Tuesday. Mr. H. came from Toronto and E. & him left by the 1. p.m. train at Brooklin, leaving me in charge until Mr. D. comes. March 9. Thursday. Miss F. Jane & I went out with Frank intending to visit Mrs. Wil(rest of last name illegible). Frank acted so ugly that he scared the girls so I took him back and fetched up Tom. March 10 Friday. Mr. H. came late to-night He and I went out to have a look around. He said he never saw things looking better and wished I had been with him earlier then he would never have required to engage Mr. D. or rather let the place or shares to Mr. D. Mar. 13. Monday Mr. and Mrs. D. came this evening I met them at the C.P.R. station . Mar.19. Miss F. Miss (name illegible) and myself went to Church (morning service) Miss F. stayed and with Mrs. (name illegible) I went to Endeavors at night and took her home. March 21. Miss F. left this morning with Mr. Hudson Mr. Hudson rode down from Toronto yesterday with a grey mare he bought for us. He told me I could have the use of the bicycle which belongs to him here for the Summer. �Mar. 26 Sunday. Miss D. and I went to morning service. I also went to the C.E. at night I led the meeting. The turnout was good. J. Ratcliffe drove me part of the way home. Mar.24. Monday. Leonard broke rig in snow drift this morning so was late this morning with the cream. Mr. & Mrs. D. went to Whitby this afternoon. 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The first nine pages of the notebook contain his handwritten copies of official documents.] March 1888 Mon. 26 I have thought for a long time I would keep a Diary, but never got quite ready until to-day. It is just eight years to-day since Carrie died. Has rained most all day. mother washed, but did not put the clothes out. I started to sew carpet rags for bedroom carpet. {In margin} Made Hop Bitters Tue. 27 It is raining hard again to-night. I think the frost will soon be all out of the ground. Mother rinsed up the clothes, then made some pies I helped her, then sewed carpet rags rest of day. John was in, says Lib has erysipelas{?} in her face. Old Mr Collard buried here to-day. old Mr Pritchard buried at Newark Wed. 28 Sewed rags all day. Mother ironed. Kate & baby came this afternoon and stayed while Will went to Village Thur. 29 The weather quite pleasant & bright Sewed rags as usual and accomplished a good days work Fri. 30 Snowed a little this forenoon then cleared up but cloudy by spells all day The ground frozen quite hard this morn. Charlie has plants up in hotbed, he is to Elias's yesterday & today turning with the lathe Alice invited us out Sunday being Easter, don't think I shall go. Sewed rags after doing up the work. Lottie J. and Lily b. in this afternoon. {In margin} Good Friday Sat. 31 Nice bright day, cool wind, did my Sat. work and sewed 1 lb rags Kept the children while C & Rachel went to village. April 1888 �Sun. 1 Mother & I have been alone all day. Charlie's all went to Elias's. Wrote a long letter to Nellie N. this afternoon. Had a disagreeable storm of rain & hail with thunder, rather a cold April shower. [In margin] Easter Mon. 2 Weather moderate, cloudy most of day. Sewed rags. Charlie's all gone to B. Mollins to stay to-night. Tues. 3 A beautiful bright day, but cool air, very muddy Sent my letter to office by Ellie & Lottie Sewed rags all day. Charlie's got home late to-night Wed. 4 Nice bright day Ground frozen quite hard in the morn. Will came down for me to go up and help Kate make the babys dress. Expected to come home at night but did not get through. Kate & I alone all day. Will & Charlie went to Elias's to turn. Louie was good as pie all day {In margin} E H brought molasses{?} Thur 5 A nice warm rain with thunder this morn. Slight showers through the day. Sunshiny by spells, but a heavy thunder shower just before dark. Was coming home after supper if it had not rained, finished the dress and went to bed early, all being tired Fri. 6 A beautiful day Wind blew very hard in night so it wakened me up somewhat frightened {last line cut off in scanned image} April 1888 Sun. 8 Bright but cool, ground frozen all day out of sun. Mother & I alone, with the exception of Stella's company Good day for reading Wrote a letter to Cath in afternoon Mon 9 Bright sunshine, white frost, cool wind, looks like storm to-night Mother washed, clothes dried quick. John was over, has a bad cold. C. clipped Will's horse. I did up the work, got dinner and sewed rags rest of time Tue 10 Rained hard most all day. Mother ironed, J. was in, he told us of Lizzie McKays death out in California. I sewed rags as usual and learned Stella to knit a garter. Wed. 11 Cloudy morning, but turned out a fine day Moses & Melissa came from M. meeting, expected Uncle Charlie & Marianna to dinner also but they went to Haights. Moses's & I took tea in to Charlie's. Finished sewing rags and am not sorry �Thurs 12 A cloudy cold morning but brightened up about noon. Alice's birthday, she came out this morn. and this afternoon Mother, Alice, Kate & Louie had a picture taken of the four generations. Alice stayed to tea, Edwin came for her. Fri. 13 Bright but cool wind, ground frozen hard this morn. Looks like storm to-night. I did some mending and marked some handkerchiefs & read papers Sat 14 Cloudy with cold wind. I helped with the work. Had a miserable headache. Will called in to see if I would go home with him and stay over Sunday. Which I did being my first Sat. night visit there. April 1888 Sun. 15 Bright and quite warm till towards night. Spent a most enjoyable day. Will went away about noon with his folks to attend a cousins funeral, did not get back till near six. Louie slept, while Kate & I chatted the afternoon away. Supper over, and chores done, Will brought me home. Heard of Mrs Burgess's death Mon 16 Bright but not as warm as yesterday. Sewed all day on A's white skirt. Mother sorted her papers Charlie & R. gone up home to-night. Roads quite good. Tue. 17 Bright in morn, but clouded over and had a snowstorm in afternoon, enough to whiten the ground. I worked on white skirt but did not quite finish it. Wed 18 Morning bright for awhile then cloudy rest of day, cold wind. Finished skirt and wound the carpet rags over, then got ready to go out to Elias's to stay till Sunday Charlie drove out towards night Thur. 19 Bright morning, cold air, ground frozen where there is any moisture, roads dry & dusty. Threatened to rain or snow or both in afternoon Began a fine n. dress for Carrie. Alice busy with house work & mending. I had a dull headache. Fri. 20 Cold wind, ground frozen in morn, good {illegible} weather I worked at N. dress, had a dull headache part of day and troubled with indigestion. A. cut out dress for Carrie Sat. 21 Bright, cold as usual, had no warm weather yet. Had a headache all day but helped some about the house & finished Carrie's print dress. They got the Photos to-day. April 1888 �Sun 22 Nice day, a little warmer, though cool wind. Kate & Will came out to dinner, also George H. After tea we came home. Having enjoyed my visit. Mon 23 Bright in the morning and cool wind with snow squalls in afternoon, froze quite hard last night Mother washed, I did up the work, and made Stella a workbag in afternoon Lily B. was in to get a loaf of bread. Mr. Woodward's reception to-night. Tue 24 Bright all day but cold wind, ground frozen, We would like to see warmer weather. While Mother was ironing this morning the chimney took fire & burned out, it rather alarmed us, but Charlie watched it till we thought it safe. Fixed my gingham dress Wed. 25 A beautiful day though cool, white frost. Alice came out in the morn. We went to village I had my picture taken. We intended going over to Johns in afternoon but Lib had an engagement so we had a good visit with Alice at home[.] Elias came for her after tea Thur 26 White frost this morn, but a beautiful warm day, the most springlike yet. I walked over to Mr. Jolley's for the first time this spring. Mr J. is sick, did not see him. Charlie sold Bill to man from Woodstock Fri. 27 A very warm day, glad to let the fire out & open the doors. I mended for R. all day, took dinner there Mother too. R. went to village in afternoon and got proofs of my picture Sat. 28 Still warmer Seems like Summer weather, grass begins to look green We did our Sat work and this afternoon Mother & I put the first seeds in the garden, feel very tired to-night April 1888 Sun. 29 Very warm & bright, hardly as warm as yesterday. I saw a humming bird and a butterfly to-day for the first. We need some warm rain to make things grow Kate & baby stayed with us while Will went to church then Charlie persuaded them to go there for dinner. Mon 30 Cold East wind I put some lettuce seed in garden and some pansy seed in boxes. Willie McKay called to see us this afternoon, he has grown considerable We had not seen him for four years Uncle Charlie has come to stay all night. I intended going up to Kates but it began to rain and so put it off till morn. May 1888 �Tue. 1 A dull drizzling chilly morning. Charlie took Uncle C. up to J. Sutton's so I went with them up to Kate's, found K. feeling poorly Cut out Louie's pink dress & went to work Wed. 2 Nice & bright, not very warm, the rain has done much good, grass looks quite green. Expect to stay to Kate's till end of week, cut out two more print dresses for Louie before dinner Thur. 3 Keeps rather cold Worked at dresses all day Kate cut out another Louie is very good, sits in her chair, kicks off her stockings and laughs and plays most of time when awake I have learned her to kiss one. Will went up home to-day and brought us a treat in the shape of some nice dried beef Fri. 4 Bright morn. grew warmer in afternoon & blew up thunder shower. had nice rain. K. cut out last dress Sat. 5 Cloudy & cool, bright in afternoon Will brought me home to-night. April 1888 Sun. 29 Very warm & bright, hardly as warm as yesterday. I saw a humming bird and a butterfly to-day for the first. We need some warm rain to make things grow Kate & baby stayed with us while Will went to church then Charlie persuaded them to go there for dinner. Mon 30 Cold East wind I put some lettuce seed in garden and some pansy seed in boxes. Willie McKay called to see us this afternoon, he has grown considerable We had not seen him for four years Uncle Charlie has come to stay all night. I intended going up to Kates but it began to rain and so put it off till morn. May 1888 Tue. 1 A dull drizzling chilly morning. Charlie took Uncle C. up to J. Sutton's so I went with them up to Kate's, found K. feeling poorly Cut out Louie's pink dress & went to work Wed. 2 Nice & bright, not very warm, the rain has done much good, grass looks quite green. Expect to stay to Kate's till end of week, cut out two more print dresses for Louie before dinner Thur. 3 Keeps rather cold Worked at dresses all day Kate cut out another Louie is very good, sits in her chair, kicks off her stockings and laughs and plays most of time when awake I �have learned her to kiss me. Will went up home to-day and brought us a treat in the shape of some nice dried beef Fri. 4 Bright morn. grew warmer in afternoon & blew up thunder shower. had nice rain. K. cut out last dress Sat. 5 Cloudy & cool, bright in afternoon Will brought me home to-night. May 1888 Sun. 6 A beautiful day, cool air, home all day, we had a good quiet afternoon for reading Elias’s called on their way to meeting Mon 7 Cloudy, cold East wind, rained some in afternoon. Mother washed, clothes dried, I did up work, got dinner, read papers Tue. 8 Rained part of time Mother ironed she is not feeling very well. I crochet on tidy Wed 9 Thunder shower last night, roads quite muddy this morn, sultry & warm looks like more rain. Monthly M. to-day. Alice came & stayed all day walked to village in afternoon. Charlie took her home to-night Ethelinda Wilson buried here to-day. I got letter from Carrie H. {In margin} Lottie brought me the first wild flowers I have had Thur. 10 A beautiful day. Trees & bushes coming out fast in leaf, grass a lovely green Saw the first dandelion blossom, my beets & lettuce up fine Stella & I walked over to Mrs Jolley's in afternoon Mrs J. was working out in Strawberries so we did not stay long Fri 11 A lovely bright day, pretty warm, with soft breeze Emma Haight & Lizzie Atkins came to dinner in the afternoon I went with them up to Kate's I enjoyed it all so much, though sorry Kate was not feeling better, she looks so poorly. Mother is poorly too Sat 12 A slight shower about noon, quite cool again my onions & carrots are up. Mother does not feel well We did up work after dinner. I took a bath & worked at my tidy. Clarence & Lily in to-night May 1888 Sun. 13 Cloudy & cold all day Alice & Elias called in {illegible} brought me some wild flowers also some Asparagus, the first we have had, it was very good. We had quiet afternoon for reading �Mond. 14 A dull cold day, froze quite thick ice on the water out in the tub last night Mothers head bad all day. I read, "By the Trent," & worked at tidy Tue 15 A chilly day We commenced house cleaning upstairs, cleaned the two closets as we were finishing them after dinner Lib came over so we stopped operations for the day. Mother is not feeling very well to-day. Received a letter from Catharine Wed. 16 Sunshiny, but cold wind, finished cleaning upstairs all but whitewashing big room Mother feels some better. Edith Walker married to-day Thur 17 Bright but cool. I had bad headache all day could not work. Mothers head bad too Fri. 18 Cloudy, cold East wind, commenced to rain in afternoon. We cleaned bedroom & closets and little entry, had to wait till rain was over before Charlie could shake carpet but finished up before supper. And feel very tired to-night Sat. 19 Cold & cloudy most of day. Did not do much besides Sat. work and read some Sarah Jane came in afternoon to Charlie's but they all being over to Jolley's she came in here to tea then went to Charlie's She is going to start home Mon. Carrie came and is going to stay with us all night May 1888 Sun 20 A beautiful day though cool wind, white frost last night. Charlie took S. J. out to Elias's to bid them good bye Clarence brought Mothers paper over this afternoon and stayed little while Mother is not very well Mon 21 A very nice day with cool wind Mother washed a large washing she feels very tired to-night not feeling very well either. I did up work & got dinner then bound & fixed a mat this afternoon Tue 22 A lovely warm day I ironed about three hours this morning and went with Charlie to village for ride in afternoon took Stella along. I enjoyed it, everything looks lovely & fresh though we need rain it is getting very dry. cherry trees and flowering currant bushes in blossom got my rag carpet & started to make it, tried to get a man to whitewash but could not so far Wed 23 Nice day again, good growing weather if it would rain, looks some like it I finished making carpet at noon and did some sewing this afternoon �Thur 24 A beautiful day with rather cool wind from East Threatened to rain towards night but cleared up Mother & I planted some wax beans in morning Geo. took me out to Elias's for ride in afternoon found A. busy cleaning & whitewashing cellar, got my roots & some asparagus and came home, had supper and went down to hear the Whyte brothers sing {In margin} I wrote to Nellie M. Fri 25 A nice day though windy Cleared out bedroom and ripped up the carpet Sat 26 A nice rain last night and this morn, cleared up towards noon. Moses here to tea Charlie came in also to tea. May 1888 Sun 27 A nice warm day looks some like rain. Elias's called in, brought some asparagus Had a good read to-day. Mon 28 Warm & sultry, threatened to rain, thundered some and sprinkled a little but did not amount to any thing. Mother & I cleaned out parlor & bedroom all it needed in forenoon. I hoed in garden and read from "Jest to Earnest" in afternoon. Mother started her book. Tue 29 Cloudy part of day, not overly warm, took up sitting room carpet and got the room ready to whitewash Mother also boiled the soap. We feel very tired Carpenters came to fix barn. Derbyshires raising to-day Charlie took Nancy home to-night, been there four weeks Wed 30 Nice day, cool air, I have not done much to-day had a headache since last night. Mother carried and emptied the soap. Brought home some nice fish the first that has come around, had some for supper. Thur 31 Had a nice rain this forenoon and looks now as though we might have some more, it would do great good Apple trees in general full of blossom Cleaned the two entrys to-day, am getting anxious to finish up, hope the whitewasher will come to-morrow Geo. put the Lima beans, white beans & squashes in the garden for us June 1888 Fri. 1 Bright but rather cool wind, did not do much but wait all day, and waiting in vain too, for the whitewasher. Began to rain some to-night. �Thur 2 A very heavy rain this morn with thunder & lightening continued most of forenoon Waited in vain again all day Geo. planted potatoes in front yard. Moses & Emma here to tea June 1888 Sun 3 Bright, but cool wind Elias's called on their way to meeting, brought some asparagus, Nellie sent for me to come back with them, but as Charlie & family are intending to go, thought I would stay with Mother Kate & Will called on their way home K. looks very poorly. Mon 4 Beautiful day, somewhat warmer, they say there was some frost last night, at any rate blankets do not feel uncomfortable to sleep in yet. Mother washed. Barrett came at last and whitewashed this morn We got the carpets down in afternoon. Tue 5 Another nice day, wind blew like rain but has cleared away Mother & I ironed finished by noon pasted in scrap book in afternoon. R. went to village got her hat. Ettie came over to bid us goodbye she is going to Stratford school Wed 6 Warm in morning but turned cool in afternoon, wind blew very hard. I had headache all day, but hoed a little in garden in the morn Thur 7 Cloudy & cool in forenoon, sun came out warm in afternoon Alice came out we went to village I sat for my pictures again and did some shoping, got very tired Charlie took Alice home Nellie came back with him Fri 8 Nice warm day. I took dinner in to Charlies with Nellie. Kate & baby came in afternoon as Will went to Butterfields raising. N. and her were here to tea Sat 9 Very warm rained some at night. Did work up early. I worked some on my print dress then helped N. on her pink one. K. & W. went to Conference left the baby here she was very good June 1888 Sun 10 Warm, rained through night, looked rainy all morn had a sharp thunder shower this afternoon. Some cooler to-night. Nellie went with Will to church this morn Edwin came for her to-night, took her home Mon 11 Cool all day looked like rain but cleared up I worked on my dress Mother washed floor upstairs Went in garden after tea to plant some beets & beans when Catharine & Norman came up across from Station with John �Tue 12 Very warm. Had a severe headache all day could eat no dinner. Mary & Lizzie Baintie{?} came as the rest were eating. M. went to village in afternoon, they were to Charlie's for tea then walked home Charlie took Cath & I up to Kates after milking, my head feeling better Wed 13 Warm, rained some in afternoon and harder about dark with thunder & lightening Moses & M. came from Meeting. Cathn went home Moses & M took her to Station Mrs J. came over in afternoon she is feeling very bad about Mr J. being appointed a circuit which will necessitate their moving away We will be so sorry to have them go Thur 14 Very warm indeed, we realize that Summer is at hand, thunder shower in afternoon I finished my dress Charlie & Eliza Thompson & Nancy at Charlies in evening. Fri. 15 Extremely warm, heavy shower about 2 in morn, another threatened about noon but passed around Mother baked pies & cakes I covered my chair Quarterly meeting commenced. Emperor of Germany died {In margin} Lottie brought the first Strawberries Sat. 16 Very warm but nice breeze. Alice came to meeting will stay all night also Marianna T. Kate & Will drove in had been {In margin} at{?} village. Jun 1888 Sun. 17 Warmer than yesterday I had a headache all morn Alice & Marianna went to Sunday school took, Norman & Stella. Maggie Pennington came and stayed during S.S. with her big little baby, we gave her a lunch, She, Geo, & Kate went to Charlies after meeting. Mon. 18 Warm with a nice breeze. Mother felt the heat very much She had a large washing and got very tired I did up the work got dinner and worked in the garden in the afternoon, found it pretty warm work. Tue. 19 Very warm. I helped Mother iron, got through by noon and felt thankful to do so. Nellie came in afternoon is going to Kate's to-night wants me to go, so Charlie will take us after milking Wed 20 Warm or rather hot. I got up early to get a little cool air it was so warm upstairs. When we got here the folks had gone to bed and we had to waken them to let us in They went to village this afternoon Nellie & I kept the baby She is so good. K. is very thin. �Thur. 21 Still hot & dry Sewed some for K. Nellie baked some cokes and made paper flowers in afternoon She makes them so nice & natural, gave some to K. and me. Lilia was down this morn Quaker pic nic to-day {In margin} Norman went to pic-nic with C. Fri. 22 So hot. I have had one of my bad headache's all day but some better by tea time, we have had strawberries most every meal since we’ve been to Kate's. K. & N. brought me home to-night. Sat. 23 Hot. A little bit of rain in night; threatened to-day but did not get any I worked in garden most all day Norman helped so we got it pretty clean June 1888 Sun 24 Cooler to-day, rained by spells, cleared up in afternoon Norman & Stella went to S. S. Mother & I had a good day for reading, which we enjoy. Mon. 25 Cool, rained a little in afternoon and harder in the evening. C. & R. setting out plants in rain. I sent Norman to Office with a letter for Cathn, made some buttonholes for Mrs J. Cut out Mother's dress, got my Photos home Tue. 26 Sunshiny & cool after the rain. Worked on Mothers dress Kate & baby came after dinner, they went to Haights and they were away so they went out home to dinner. Then Will left them here and came in evening for them. K. brought some strawberries. Lottie also brought over 2 quarts Wed. 27 Cool, pleasant in morn, but hot wind and threatened to rain in afternoon. I worked at dress and hoed in garden after tea. Moses called in had been taking John to work in factory, John & Charlie went to Hawtry{?} C. walked J. drove. Norman went to Village to get me some lining and coming home lost a quarter he was in a great way about it I sent him back to look and he found it. then his grief turned to joy Thur. 28 Cold East rain all day, don't think the rain ceased once Strong wind with it, finished the dress, also helped look over & can some gooseberries Fri. 29 Cold & cloudy in forenoon but brightened up in afternoon Mr J. called to bid us goodbye as he has gone to his appointment to-day. I made a cap for Mother and finished my tidy Norman picked enough wild S-berries for tea {In margin} Got a letter from Cathn �Sat 30 Nice & cool. I did my Sat's work then put the carpet down and straightened big room upstairs. Mrs J. & Lottie over to-night. July 1888 Sun. 1 Bright cool wind enough to be pleasant. Dr Mott & Nellie came out, were to Charlies for dinner he went over to John's for tea. Nellie came and had tea with us then they went home Mon 2 Nice day, warmer than yesterday Mother had a big washing did not get all out before dinner. I wrote a letter to Jennie & Jessie each, and got dinner and worked some in garden. Norman went to Johns to pick berries Tue. 3 Very warm, Mother & I did a big ironing before dinner after dinner I took a rest and then hoed in garden Norman went to Kates. Will brought him home and brought out berries. Wed. 4 Extremely warm, threatened to rain before noon sprinkled a little big then sun came out hot. We did the berries up and took things easy rest of day Charlies had company to dinner then all went down to Lynnes. After supper C. brought Norman & I out to Elias's to stay few days. Nellie has gone back with Tom. Thur 5. Warm & dry, no rain yet I picked over some berries for Alice to can, and helped Alice on Carries dress in afternoon Elias walked out to Bishops raising Fri 6 Very warm. I sewed on Carrie's dress all day. Mr. Carlyle here to tea. Ida Mott came over a little while after tea. They had the last Strawberry picking to-day. Sat 7 A little cooler. I have had a bad headache all day laid on lounge most of time, felt better after tea. Edwin brought me home July 1888 Sun. 8 Cloudy, threatened to rain, but hardly wet the ground, had a quiet day. Norman went to S. S. had green peas for dinner for first. Milne to Charlies came last night to stay till tomorrow having missed the train. Mon 9 Cloudy & cool. I worked in garden all day. Norman & I cleaned out Raspberry bushes, it was a big chore but they look enough better to pay for it; besides being so much better to pick berries. Mother carried the weeds and stuff away. Just as tea was ready Uncle Charlie & Aunt Alice came, they went to Emmas after tea. �Tue. 10 been very warm but pleasant breeze. I had headache all day, but helped with work, pitted & canned 3 pints of cherries that Rachel brought in, the first for 6 or 7 years. Ettie came home brought parcel for Norman. {In margin} J. Corlys working for Charlie Wed 11 Very warm till middle of afternoon when the wind blew hard, the dust was terrible, blew in the house so, thundered and sprinkled in little but this shower went around, however it made it cooler. Moses & Mel came from meeting stayed till after tea. Alice came out; her & Mother went up to Kate's for visit. Thur 12 Cool, rained gently all morning Norman & I got up late, my head ached till noon, cleared up in afternoon. Charlie began haying. Fri. 13 Bright & cool. Mother not being home I did Fri. sweeping then pitted & canned some cherries, sent Norman for bread & to Office. Kate brought Mother home to-night. {In margin} Mr J. called to see us Sat. 14 Somewhat warmer, I did my Sat. work then hoed till noon. Aunt Alice & Mrs. B. Corless called in on their way to Kate's. Almost cool enough for frost last night July 1888 Sun. 15 A pleasant day, not uncomfortably warm, very smoky, Alice came down from K.'s in morning, went over to meeting then came back to dinner, we had nice quiet visit. Nellie & Charlie came out for her in afternoon. Mon 16 Nice day, pleasantly cool. Mother did big washing feels very tired to-night I worked little in garden and around house. J. & C Corless called they are both going away to-morrow for a time Tue 17 Very warm. We had a big ironing, finished before dinner. Nellie came up from village about noon walked, Morton C. was here to dinner too. N. & I went over to Jolleys when we got back M & L Burtie were here, they went to W, C, T, Y Nellie walked home Norman went home with Mort. {In margin} Got long letter from Nebraska Wed 18 Showery in morn, heavy thunder & lightening about six o'clock, cleared up in middle of day but heavy rain again in afternoon. I had dull headache. Thur 19 Bright morn after the rain, which had done so much good, cloudy & slight showers in afternoon. Kate & baby came in morn to stay all day. Nellie brought Carrie to go home with �K. Norman got homesick and walked home from Moses's. Mrs J. & Ettie over in evening {In margin} had raspberries for tea first time Fri 20 Nice day, been very warm. Emma C. & Allie drove in on their way to K's, told us of B. Martin's death. I made buttonholes for Mr J. Nellie drove over to "take me home with her" she said I told her, "all right," so here I am She has applied for & got a situation as H. School Teacher in Welland. Sat 21 Nice day, pretty warm. M. came down & went to Brantford on train. I looked over b. currants & sewed on apron for Alice. July 1888 Sun 22 Slight rains through day with heavy shower about five or six o'clock. Nellie, Edwin & I went up to Kate's in afternoon stayed till near dark, had pleasant time, they brought me home & went home themselves Mon 23 Very close & muggy, showery in afternoon, thunder shower after tea, then turned cooler. Mother picked some berries (raspberries) I looked them over & canned them. Tue 24 Bright & fresh morn pleasantly cool, Sun pretty warm through day. Spent the day at John's, went early in morn with Clarence, had a good visit Susie came over in afternoon, had noble black raspberries & fish for tea Ellen W. came over after tea, John & Lib brought me home Wed 25 Nice day, pretty warm, rained in night. Mother picked some berries, which we canned. I read some in "John Halifax." Commenced some fine sewing for Nellie, also set out & sent some pansy plants to Lib & Emma C. Thur 26 A dull, close, lowery day with slight showers. Mother & I picked berries in forenoon, had our first young potatoes, sewed in afternoon & read aloud after tea Kate & Will called & left baby & Carrie while K. went to have some teeth out. B. Mullins at Charlies. C finished up his hay. Fri 27 Foggy damp morn, but cleared up, Moses sent black currants by John last night, looked them over & did them up also did up jar of raspberries and sewed & read to Mother. Charlie went to cut grain for John with new binder. {In margin} Robbie McKay came home with Charlie to work for him �Sat 28 Nice but warm, did up my Sat work then worked in garden till noon Mother picked berries in afternoon we made jelly after tea July 1888 Sun 29 Nice but very warm in afternoon. mother went over to meeting to hear Stanley Newman{?} all went but Charlie & I. meeting in evening too Mon 30 A very warm day looked like rain in morn Mother washed, folded clothes in afternoon & picked berries after tea. I got dinner, made buttonholes, & shelled peas after tea which Norman picked. Tue 31 Very Very warm We ironed in forenoon & I mended some & made jam after tea had a nice shower after dinner Aug 1888 Wed 1 A warm day, cut out Sunbonnet for Mother sent Norman to office to post letter to Cath & got one from S. J. C. I read to Mother in afternoon & after tea Moses came over from John's a little while after Supper. Thur 2 Cloudy most of day looked very much like rain by spells An old friend, Mary Austin of Rochester called in forenoon to see us, we were so glad to see her I made Mother's Sunbonnet & went over to Jolley's in afternoon a little while. Read after tea Fri 3 A thunder shower about six o'clock this morn then rain was not extremely heavy, but such thunder & lightening, it was terrible. I thought the barn or something near must be struck then it cleared up. About 11 Mrs Bean & Mrs Stevens came & stayed till afternoon train. R took them to Station. It has been so warm Sat 4 Terribly warm especially in forenoon looked like more rain We did our Sat work & few other little chores, read out loud after tea Aug 1888 Sun 5 A trifle cooler than yesterday. Had a nice quiet day, but I had one of my bad headaches all day Norman went to S. S. & meeting. C's all away. �Mon 6 Very warm looked like rain all afternoon did sprinkle a little at night. I fixed sleeves in Mothers brown muslin dress & read to her She picked berries in afternoon, we canned 1 qt I think the last; Norman went to stay all night with Clarence. Tue 7 Pretty warm, cloudy in afternoon, Eclipse on Sun not visible here, rained about bedtime I sewed some & read aloud in "John Halifax." Wed 8 Very sultry till afternoon when we had a heavy shower after which it was nice & cool. Carrie & Allie Huxley came from Elias's I made a pudding & cake thinking someone would be here from M. meeting but no one came Crocheted some & read. Thur 9 Nice & cool & bright. I went over to Suttons{?} in afternoon had a pleasant visit, girls went to Johns also Norman Fri 10 Cool & pleasant, girls & Norman went to Kates after dinner. I went to Titus's by invitation Lib & Maud Lodee{?} called for me, three or four other neighbors were there Mary was home & a friend she had brought from Rochester, so there was quite a party of us, had a pleasant time Sat 11 Cloudy, looked like rain Did our Sat. work Lib came over after dinner for an hour or two brought us some boa{?} moss from Cal. girls went down town with Rachel after tea. Aug 1888 Sun 12 Cloudy & cool, though bright in morn[.] Had a headache all forenoon, better in afternoon girls went to S. S. & church with C{illegible}, C's went to Elias's. Mon 13 Sun very warm but nice cool wind[.] Mother had big washing Lib drove in on her way over to Farringtons girls went with her, I walked over to graveyard with girls in afternoon, they went in to Charlies to tea. Tue 14 Warmer to-day. We ironed in forenoon Girls went over to John's to dinner and over to Jolleys in afternoon Mr J's are not going to move away after all I worked in garden all afternoon Kate & Will drove down in evening for little while Wed 15 Very warm, cloudy like rain all day C, R & Stella gone on excursion to Dover We kept Walter Susie came over in morn to take tidy pattern stayed to dinner. John came to dinner also his folks gone on excursion too. Moses & M. called in afternoon Norman went to village with them �Thur 16 Very Very warm. I had bad headache all day Ettie & Lottie were over to tea, felt better & expected to go with girls out to Elias's after tea but it got so late I could not go so Geo. took them. C got left on excur, at La Salette, Geo T. drove him home Fri 17 Some cooler rained last night, went to village in afternoon took Norman. C's went up to Moses's in evening Sat 18 Very pleasant & cool Melissa & Mrs Vandyke here to tea had a pleasant time Aug 1888 Sun 19 Nice day. Kate & baby came & stayed till Will came from church then went out home Norman went to S. S. Stella too, then she stayed here till night Mon 20 Pretty warm. Mother washed I did work & got dinner, worked on silk pieces in afternoon Tue 21 Cloudy in afternoon turned very cool, men came to fix chimneys so we could not iron. Mother went over to Jolleys in afternoon. I fixed my muslin dress, ripped it up & cut it over Wed 22 Cool wind all day, Sun warm Had a terrible time this morn with chimney smoking, as Mother had not cleaned all the loose cinders out the smoke could not get out & filled the house, then we ironed, I finished my dress, came out to Elias's to-night to stay day or two, very cold Thur 23 Pleasant & cool Sewed all day for Nellie had a headache[.] Kate came to stay all night Emma H. & Albert over in evening Ida here to tea. {In margin} frost last night Fri 24 Warm day, slight headache all forenoon, K. went over to Haights. Sewed all day, got through at tea time. Nellie was very busy, she brought me home after tea She is going to her school to-morrow Ettie & Lottie came over a little while to see me so I intend to go to Stratford to-morrow & take Norman home Sat 25 Warm & bright with nice breeze. Mr. Vandyke & G. Sutton called in morning In afternoon came home with Norman & the girls, got here safe. Aug 1888 Sun 26 Very warm & very windy, had a thunder shower about dark I have had a headache all day, none of the folks went to church to-night �Mon 27 Nice & bright with a cool wind, cold enough for frost to-night I read some, wrote a letter to Charlie and worked some on my crazy work Tue 28 Real cold though bright My head ached some all day though I have worked on my crazy work Wed 29 A nice day, some warmer, I worked at a work again Nellie went up town & got some Felt for us each a table scarf Thur 30 Nice weather, very warm towards night I batted all the silk pieces on my cushion The minister called but I did not see him Fri 31 Thunder showers all day but did not rain a great deal, much cooler again I worked on Nellie's crazy cushion, placed the pieces all on for her Sept 1888 Sat 1 Clear & cold I think there was some frost last night, I wrote a letter to Alice in fore-noon & cut out some cloth-blocks for Catherine to make a mat In the afternoon the girls gathered the crab apples and I helped peel them which was rather tedious work, they did up about 12 quarts, after we got through I cut out my print dress that Catherine got for me this morn. Very cold to-night Sept 1888 Sun 2 Bright & cool I read part of day C. V. here in afternoon They did not go out to church at all to-night. Mon 3 Some warmer Catherine washed I worked at my dress Ettie Jolley has come to Stratford to attend model school she called on us to-night Tue 4 Very windy & cloudy like a storm My head has ached all day but I sewed on my dress Wed 5 Nice day[.] I finished my dress before dinner Read a letter from Alice which I was very glad to get Commenced my table scarf but did not have right-colored silk Thur 6 A beautiful day but very cool for time of year We were going to have a good day for our work we thought but about 9{?} o'clock Tom & children and Jennie Rogers came to dinner And after dinner Miss Carey came and after school Ettie came They were all her to tea It is Normans 10 birthday so he has had quite a party Ettie staying all night �Fri 7 Bright & some warmer I helped Nellie a little with house work & wrote a letter to Alice this morn and worked on scarf this afternoon Sat 8 Cloudy & cool Worked on scarf all day. Nellie & her Ma went up town this evening I read while they were away. Sept 1888 Sun 9 Bright but cool Catharine did not go to Church nor S. School to-day, her & I were alone all afternoon, had a good quiet time to read Mon 10 Bright & beautiful. Catharine washed. It is Edie's birthday They asked Miss Hutchins up to tea, she came, I fixed my dress in the morning and then worked at my table scarf. Tue 11 A nice day, the weather very dry They ironed I had a bad headache all day, did not work Mrs Bean & her sister called in the evening Wed 12 Cloudy, turned cold towards night, I worked at my scarf. Nellie & Edie gone to Prayer meeting Thur 13 Very cold & cloudy Catharine has been busy all day making catsup. I worked on scarf as usual finished one end & began the other Nellie is working on her scarf too Fri 14 Very Very foggy this morn, could not see any distance from the house & so chilly & smokey but quite warm in the sun I rec'd a letter from Alice also one from Charlie Today is Mother's birthday. I worked on scarf Ettie came up a little while this evening, Nellie & Edie were out but soon came home. A fire feels comfortable Sat 15 Some warmer, rained some towards night Catharine went up town this morning, came home with bad headache, could not eat supper with us I nearly finished working flowers on scarf. Sept 1888 Sun 16 A drizzling rain all morn. The sun shone by spells in afternoon. I have been reading the "Hall In the Grove." Catharine did not go to church till evening. Edie stayed home with me Mon 17 Nice but cool Catharine washed and had a caller in the midst of it I finished working the scarf and wrote a letter to Charlie telling them I would be home next week. Read some in afternoon, and worked a little on C.s mat �Tue 18 Cold, cloudy in afternoon, looked as though it might snow It is very foggy & smoky every morn I sewed C's mat together and began a log-cabin one Wed 19 A beautiful day, warmer than yesterday. Catharine & Nellie ironed I worked at mat, Nellie, Carrie & I are alone to-night, the rest to Prayer meeting Norman has gone to bed, and forgotten his troubles Thur 20 Another nice day It seems as though we are having an unusual spell of nice weather for the time of year it is very dry, and so foggy & smoky at night, the frost has not done much harm yet. I worked at the mat. Ettie came up after school to tell me she is going home tomorrow. I finished "Hall In Grove." Fri 21 A beautiful day. I finished piecing blocks for mat. Catharine brought home the ornaments for my scarf. Miss Huston was here to tea Allie went home with her. Sept 1888 Sun 23 A splendid day, quite cool in the house but sun was warm. Catharine & I had a quiet time for reading with the others all to S. S. I commenced to read, “Little Women,” which I like very much. Mon 24 A beautiful day, quite warm, Catharine washed[.] I have had a miserable headache, did not do much sewing, just commenced a fine n. dress for C, and read a little. Ettie came up to stay all night, bringing me a parcel from home with a letter from Nellie Mott Tue 25 Very damp & foggy this morning Catharine & I worked on dress Wed 26 Cold & cloudy, began to rain about noon and squally by spells all afternoon. Allie, Carrie & Norman had company to tea and a jolly time they had I sewed all day on n. dress Thur 27 Cold & squally all day, some say it snowed but I did not see it, however it is cold enough for snow. Catharine ironed all day. Nellie was sick, in bed most of day. I finished my scarf all up & trimmed Nellie's also. Very cold to-night am going home to-morrow. Fri 28 Very cold & Fall like this morn, grass stiff, still squally I came home on afternoon train, had pleasant journey. Moses, Melissa & John being on the cars, Moses & Mel been to London Fair. Charlie was waiting at station for me. �Sat 29 Cold & squally in forenoon cleared up in afternoon I helped with Sat, work & felt tired after it. Sept 1888 Sun 30 Very cold this morning, had rained & snowed some in the night by looks of things. Started to rain again about noon & continued most of afternoon with some thunder. C's gone up home, left Stella with us, I wrote a long letter to Nellie Oct 1888 Mon 1 Still raining by spells, Mother washed. My head ached all night & this forenoon, but felt better after dinner. Kate & Will called in on their way to Village I am going up Burtie's tonight and stay a day or two. Tue 2 Cold East rain this morn, but stopped before noon I found the folks all well here, they had given up looking for me as I did not get here till quite late. Today I have been copying some stitches on Mary's crazy-work. Wed 3 Very cold morning, ground frozen some We had quite a snow shower while we were eating dinner Will brought Kate & baby up in the afternoon I visited & worked on my crazy work all day. Charlie came for me as we were eating supper I enjoyed my visit very much. {In margin} G. Tompson & E Gillam married to-day Thur 4 Cloudy & chilly in morn, with more rain in afternoon I came out home with Kate this morning to help her make Louie a coat—we are going to stay till to-morrow night Will went back home, Alice cut out the coat this afternoon. Fri 5 Cloudy all day but did not rain till night Elias went to Otterville{?} Fair, being judge on fruit. We heard of Mr Woodwards death which took place on Wed. buried to-day. Libbie Moore children came while C's were to the funeral. I got home {cut off} Sat 6 Cold wind some this morn. Kate left baby while they {word cut off} village and took dinner with us when they came back Oct 1888 Sun 7 Rainy as usual, but not so cold, my head ached all morn but grew better in afternoon, wrote a letter to Lizzie Atkins. Charlies all gone up home �Mon 8 I don't think it rained to-day, but it turned very cold in afternoon Mother & I cleaned out the dish cupboard from top to bottom and I sliced the tomatoes for pickling Tue 9 Bright but cold wind. Mother baked some pies I cleaned windows, put up clean curtains & pickled tomatoes and went over to Mr J's in afternoon, found Mrs J. busy picking apples One of Charlie's cows died {cut off} Wed 10 A bright nice day, nicest we've had for over two weeks but a hard hard frost last night, froze apples, and froze eggs hard enough to crack them. Alice, Moses & Melissa took dinner with us, being Monthly meeting I came home with {cut off} Thur 11 Cloudy most of day, white frost again. I helped Alice with carries dress we nearly finished it it is drab cashmere & plaid goods, looks very nice Alice baked bread, canned grapes, and did countless other things. Men folks finished apples Fri 12 Rained all day almost without stopping, bad beginning for our Fair I finished Carrie's dress and ripped two others to make over for Carrie Sat 13 Quite warm till toward night with slight Sunshiny showers Elias, Edwin & Carrie went to Fair in afternoon, the rest of us preferring to stay home. It was rather a dull affair Carrie stepped on a bee & got badly stung on the bottom of her foot after she {words cut off} Oct 1888 Sun. 14 Showering in forenoon partly cleared up in afternoon Alice & Elias did not go to meeting. Edwin brought me home towards night, found the roads muddy. Mon 15 Rather promising in morn, but threatened to rain before noon and commenced to after dark. Mother washed & clothes dried. I did up the work & knit Alice & Elias called had been to village. I started a mitten for Nellie to-night. Fred Hand{?} working for C. Tue 16 Rained by spells this afternoon several heavy claps of thunder Mother ironed, I knit all day Wed 17 Rained a little towards night Three weeks to-day since the wet weather commenced. Threshers came to Charlies to-night; he went up for Nancy. I finished the mittens for Nellie's birthday present. �Thur 18 A nice day, did'nt rain any, favorable for threshers Mother & I shelled off the Walnuts some that grew on our own trees, consequently we are proud of them, but not proud of our hands since doing it; they look ugly. I am now knitting a pair of mittens for Kate. Fri. 19 Wet till middle of afternoon then it cleared up colder Threshers finished about noon, got their dinner & went to John's Will called in on his way from village, told us of Ellen Atkin's death. I knit all day. Sat. 20 Bright morning, turned very cold towards noon Squally in afternoon I hurried & got my work done up to finish the mittens. Will called in & I came home with him to stay all night, finished the mittens after I got here Oct 1888 Sun 21 Cold & dull in morn. then the sun came out and we had a beautiful day Alice, Elias & Carrie came up to Kates. I rode home with them. Mr. & Mrs. Jacob & Gertie{?} were there too. Mon 22 Cloudy & cold wind. I mended some and commenced a dress for Carrie, my tooth started to ache and I had to put it up. Libbie & children came home with Charlie's last night Tue 23 Misty & wet all day. Had a headache in morn but it left me and I sewed the rest of day Libbie & children went to Johns this morn. C & R gone tonight. Wed 24 Wet in morn cleared up in afternoon. I worked on Carrie's dress. I rec'd a letter from Catharine & one from Nellie Mott. I sent Nellie's mittens to her. Kate & Will and some others to Charlies to-night. Thur 25 A warm lovely day I finished Carrie's cress this afternoon Charlie is going to take me up to Moses's to-night, he took Libbie & children out to Moore's & brought Carrie home with him to stay all night Fri 26 Began to rain about noon, wet all afternoon I got up here before dark, enjoyed the ride Charlie went right home. The Prayer meeting was here last night. I sewed all day on fine N. dress for Carrie. Sat 27 A showery wet day. I sewed all day on N. dress Carlie came home just before dark, he had been hunting all day on his way home and shot 12 squirrels, which he dressed before tea. �Oct 1888 Sun. 28 Cloudy & cold all day Elise, Alice & Carrie came up & surprised us got here about noon, went home before dark. Moses, Emma, & boys all went to S.S. & meeting. Charlie went back to his school Mon 29 Cold wind, sunshiny part of time. I had a miserable headache all day, did not sew in afternoon Melissa washed & made potato cakes for tea Tue 30 A grand day for work so bright & pleasant I finished the n. dress Melissa drove to store & got some more cotton which we cut out & I went to work on it. Moses & boys went to Sale at Martins Wed 31 Another nice day though it threatened to rain Moses went to Norwich with load of wheat did not get home till after dark. I sewed all day. Nov. 1888 Thur 1 A lovely warm day I finished up my sewing before noon. Moses & Melissa went to meeting in morn. after dinner they went to Norwich and brought me home. Mother is not feeling very well Rachel & Libbie went up to Burgessville this afternoon Fri 2 Warm with sprinkle of rain occasionally. I wrote a letter to Paulina, rec'd one from Nellie Mott thanking me for mittens The apple packers came this morn. I am knitting Nellie Huxley some mitts Sat. 3 A mild day, slight shower last night Elias had a raising Charlie went, apple packers came back & packed a few more{?}. R. & L. went to town in afternoon. I worked some on my crazy work Nov. 1888 Sun 4 A nice day, partly sunshiny. I am reading "Good Wives." Kate & Will called in on their way home, brought a token of remembrance from Alice Charlies took L. up home. I wrote to Nellie Mon 5 A beautiful day, though wind blew like rain this afternoon Mother did a big washing, this afternoon I raked up some around the door, knit some wrote a letter to Cathn The boys are getting in carrots �Tue 6 Rained most of forenoon Mother & I ironed got through before dinner Will called in, says Gertie is very sick with diphtheria, he took my letters to office. Fred went home with him. I knit in afternoon. Colder towards night. Wed 7 A white frost, Sun shone pleasant till afternoon when it looked like storm, wind East I went over to John's in morn, Lib & Lilly were going over to Lasee's{?} this afternoon so Clarence brought me home about 4 o'clock. Thur 8 Rained in night & to-day, cold East wind. I filled the forenoon with various things, knit on mitten in afternoon, am also learning Stella to knit stocking & crochet lace, she does very well, Mother is peeling squash for pies to-night. Fri 9 A misty wet day, rained very hard last night I knit after fixing Mothers brown dress sleeves and learning Stella another lace pattern, she took it up very quickly. Mrs Jolly came in & had a chat. Sat. 10 Sun out quite pleasant by spells, but colder and little sprinkles of rain in afternoon Charlie & R. went to village left the children with us they finished up the carrots I finished the mittens. Nov. 1888 Sun. 11 Cold wind, cloudy with a little show of snow once in awhile. Sun peeped out once or twice. Elias Alice & Carrie drove out this afternoon to see us stayed an hour or two, they told us of Harmon Nicholls{?} death. Mon, 12 White frost this morn. & quite cold but grew warmer, sun shone pleasant this afternoon. I have been busy all day with different things, helped Mother change the spare beds & fix them for winter use. Worked a little on crazy work this afternoon. The boys started to pull turnips Tue. 13 A fine day, very foggy this morn, damp as though it had rained till near noon when sun came out beautiful I kept busy about the house all morn, made a cake & picked a chicken. Worked on sofa pillow this afternoon. R. is cleaning her parlor. Wed. 14 A beautiful warm day Lib asked me to come over to dinner, but I could not go as I thought we would have company from meeting, Marriana came Lottie was over this afternoon. I crocheted on my tidy. �Thur 15 Thanksgiving day. A beautiful warm sunshiny day so warm we had both doors open part of time, rained a little bit early in morn. I cleaned windows upstairs Mother cleaned parlor windows outside, we did cucumber pickles & kept busy till late in afternoon. C. took his apples to Station and went up for Libbie & children & Nancy to-night. R. went along to Kates Fri 16 Much colder this morn, the ground quite white with snow but not covered, we were busy all morn. making pies, picking chicken & getting ready for quarterly meeting Moses is going to stay with us to-night. It is freezing considerable. The coldest yet. Sat 17 Cold West wind. Alice & Carrie and Moses's here to dinner. Emma & Allie are going to stay all night. Stella had a birthday party. Nov. 1888 Sun 18 Cold night, froze hard, some ice on windows this morn first I have seen, soned snowed some from East this afternoon Kate & Louie stayed with us while Will went over to meeting. A{illegible} Dale is holding meetings here Mon 19 Warmer, rained a little in night, cloudy all day Mother washed I did up work and ripped my grey dress to fix it Alice called in to-night as she went to meeting. {In margin} Sent milk for last time it went to Losee's{?} Tue 20 Much colder, ground frozen hard, sunshiny. I helped Mother iron in forenoon, went to village with Alice & Charlie this aftenroon. Kate & Louie stayed to-night while Will went to meeting. J. Moore's are to Charlies. {In margin} I rec'd letter from Catharine Wed 21 Cold but bright Alice came out this morning Alma Dale & Marianna Treffry came from meeting and stayed till night meeting Kate came in afternoon She stayed with me while Mother went to meeting with the rest. {In margin} Charlie's & George went to court. I sent a letter to Catharine Thus 22 Cloudy & cold all day, looked very much like snow I sewed at my dress after helping do up the work Susie Sutton called in the afternoon and had a little chat, Geo. is drawing in frozen apples Fri 23 Cold wind but sunshiny & bright; white frost. I worked on my dress till noon. John & Lib came over to dinner. Maud L{illegible} came for Lib to go up to school house in afternoon R. & Libbie went too I started Alice's mittens in afternoon �Sat 24 Hard white frost, sun was quite warm about noon but did not thaw much, C's vegetables out yet & some turnips I worked at dress and mended my red waist Nov. 1888 Sun 25 A cold wind, cloudy part of day. We have a good quiet day for reading. Mother has a headache Alma Dale has meetings yet over here Mon. 26 Cloudy, snowed a good deal of day, but only enough to whiten the ground. I sewed on my dress. The boys got in some turnips though the ground is frozen hard. Rachel heard of Mrs Wallace's death she & Libbie went up this afternoon. J. Carless is going to stay all night at Charlie's {In margin} rec'd a letter from Nellie Huxley Tue. 27 Some warmer, a little sleet & snow this morn Seems like a thaw. I finished my dress & knit on mittens Charlie, R. & L. went to funeral, Lottie & I stayed with the children. Alice ran in few minutes after meeting Wed 28 A mild cloudy day, very misty all forenoon, warmer than it has been lately I mended two dresses & knit on mitten. The boys getting in turnips. Mother finished packing her butter. Thur 29 Another cloudy day, mild, but ground does not thaw out, damp air, a little sprinkle of snow in night Charlie went over to help John get in turnips, the family went too. I knit steady, finished one mitt and started another for Alice Fri. 30 Cloudy, not very cold, stormed some in afternoon I had headache all day, not able to work. Moses & Will came just as we were eating supper. Alice ran in few minutes as they were going to meeting. Charlie & Rachel got their cabbage & carrots in out of garden Dec 1888 Sat. 1 A little colder but pleasant for beginning of winter. I helped with work & finished the mittens Dec 1888 Sun 2 Weather much the same, quite moderate, but the ground is frozen hard again it only thawed on top The meetings ended to-night, Alice ran in few minutes. �Mon 3 Cloudy, not very cold a little snow flying in afternoon Mother washed, clothes did not dry. I wrote letter to Mrs Atkins and set up a stocking, in afternoon I sewed on some flannel for Stella. Charlies took Libbie & children down to Lynnes to stay few days Tue 4 Snowed last night an inch or two, moderate, thawing some on roofs, snow flying this afternoon, wind blowing older to-night I finished the sewing, knit some & crochet on my tidy. Wed. 5 Bright morning, but cloudy rest of day, snowed a little not cold, Charlie brought me up to Kate's to stay few days. I knit on my stocking & talked to Kate as she stuffed a goose & made a cake. Thur 6 A lovely morn, froze quite hard last night, roads pretty good, began to rain a little about noon, Elias brought Alice up this morn & left her for the day We had the goose for dinner, it was excellent. Will took Alice up to see Gertie. We cut out Louies dress & sewed on it Fri 7 A lovely bright day, ground thawed a little on top, I had a headache all day, but stuck at work on Louies dress nearly finished it. Will brought me home after tea Sat 8 A cloudy drizzling day half rain, half snow. I helped with Sat. work then cut out a apron for Allie and worked at it Libbie & children came back Charlie & Geo. working at shed down to barn. Dec. 1888 Sun 9 Cloudy, chilly air, froze enough to make it slippery this morn, but thawed a little bit about noon, it is not cold weather yet the frost has not come out of ground since it first froze up, three weeks ago. Alice called in We kept the children while R. & L went to church Mon. 10 Quieter fair, not cold for time of year We cleaned bedroom windows inside & out, I made two new blinds & finished up apron. Mrs. Jolly came in a while. Tue. 11 A beautiful bright morn. but turned windy & cold in afternoon, freezing before dark. I had bad headache all day, helped with work in morn. then laid on lounge all day. Lib took Libbie up to Aunt Katys Charlie & Geo. picked up load of apples & took to village. Wed. 12 Cold, snow squalls all day, froze hard last night, It being M. meeting Moses & Mel. came to dinner, brought us a lot of fresh pork. I ripped up my old drab dress for F to color to- �day, guess she found it pretty cold work I knit this afternoon a black streak. Re'd a letter from N. M. Thur 13 Coldest yet, ther. {thermometer?} 4 {degree symbol} below zero, sunshiny, cold wind I knit on stocking, finished it, & started another Ettie came home she ran in few minutes Charlie's Libbie & children and Milne{?} gone up to Kates for the evening. Fri. 14 Felt colder this morn than yesterday but ther. the same considerable warmer to-night, snowed a little last night so the ground is well covered I made new waist to Mothers green dress. Charlies all gone to Elias's. Sat 15 Warmer, quite soft to-night. finished the dress, cut out some blocks for Stella & Edna and did some sewing Dec. 1888 Sun 16 Rained steady all day, took off what snow there was on. We had a quiet day for reading. Mon. 17 Warm but cloudy and almost raining, in afternoon did mist a little. Mother washed I fixed my gingham dress. Charlie took Libbie & children up home. Moses & John took dinner to Charlies. Tue. 18 Much colder, snowed a little last night, & all forenoon, with wind from West. I took the curtains down, made two blinds and cleaned all the pictures. knit & sewed in afternoon. Wed 19 A very cold morn, or rather day, though bright part of time, Mother ironed, I did some sewing & knitting. Charlie & R. went to village in morn, we kept children {In margin} L Gillam married to-day Thur 20 Very cold, bright all forenoon but clouded over & looked like Storm in afternoon. C. took me to village after dinner. R. & Stella went to school exam. I finished the last stocking in evening Fri 21 Cold & windy, very blustering by spells in forenoon, more pleasant in afternoon, Sun shone but very cold. Ettie & Lottie were over to tea The cheese was shipped. Geo took load to B. Milne's concert to-night, Charlie, Rachel Geo, all gone I run the stocking heels and tonight made a little needle book for Stella an Xmas present �Sat 22 Very cold & frosty this morn, but think it a little warmer to-night I helped with Sat work & did some sewing cut out some blocks for Stella C. & R. gone to village again to-night Dec 1888 Sun 23 Much warmer, thawing some, sunshiny. We have been alone all day Charlie's gone up home Elias's drove in. Nellie got home yesterday Mon. 24 A beautiful bright warm morn, but clouded up and began to rain in afternoon. Charlie drove Mother & I out to Elias's to spend Xmas and a few days I helped Nellie dress a doll for Lonie{?} Tue 25 Dull weather for Xmas rained hard all forenoon quite warm. Kate & Will came, we had a pleasant time, all seemed to enjoy themselves, it was not dull inside if it was out. K. & W. stayed to tea {in margin} very muddy Wed 26 A dull cloudy day, rained hard about bedtime I sewed for Nellie all day, Mother read, Alice ironed, Nellie painted Mother taken sick after supper and went to bed early Thur 27 Colder to-day with snow squalls, ground froze up. Mother too sick to get up she had a fall in the night getting up in the dark, bruised her face badly, Alice went to village in afternoon, Nellie & Edwin went to Haights in the evening. Fri. 28 Rather pleasant, West wind. Mother feeling some better, sat up to-day, but her eye looks so bad & black. I had headache but sewed some in afternoon Ida came over little while, The boys gone to Charlie's to shoot. Sat. 29 Cloudy not very cold, no signs of sleighing yet I sewed all day Nellie taken sick with a chill had to go to bed Alice busy all day. Dec 1888 Sun 30 A nice day, bright till towards night. I had bad sick headache, stayed in bed till afternoon Edwin went to Moses's Mon 31 A dull day rained some in afternoon Alice washed & was very busy getting ready for New Years I helped around the house Jan. 1889 �Tue 1 Nice & bright but cold West wind Edwin brought Mother & I home we had dinner to Charlies, then came in{?} home Alice expected a lot there, the Miss Millets with others. Wed 2 Cloudy, not very cold. I sewed for Nellie all day Stella is sewing her blocks. C & R. in awhile to-night. Thur 3 A beautiful bright day, white frost this morn. Thawed considerable Kate & Louie came right after dinner as Will went to a meeting in village & stayed all afternoon, Will came back to tea I made a cake in morn, did up work. & sewed rest of time, Mother feeling some better. C. & R. in awhile to-night. The Millet girls staying at Elias's. Fri. 4 A bright warm day, white frost, thawed enough to make it muddy. I finished Nellie's sewing and mended Geo.s overcoat. Nellie called in to-night on her way to Kate's, she is going back to her school to-morrow Sat 5 A cold East wind, started to rain towards night, I cut some more blocks for Stella & made an apron for Mother & me for Melissa partly{?}. ' Jan 1889 Sun 6 A coating of ice on everything & a misty rain We had a quiet day for reading Charlie's at home Elias not home out {In margin} Got a letter & card from C. Mon 7 A cloudy dull day, damp air with a little sleet by spells, Rachel washed for Mother as her head is not very well yet, though she would help. I helped R. make Stellas dress in afternoon, wrote a letter to Cathn in morn to send by Charlie as he talks of going up tomorrow Tue. 8 Cloudy, not cold, but damp air, looks like storm. Mother ironed, had a good big one. I sewed on apron, John took dinner with us Wed 9 A terrible rainy day, turned colder towards night, blowed & snowed. Monthly meeting Moses & Mel. took dinner to Charlie's and tea with us. then went to Bible class. I sewed in afternoon �Thur 10 It looked this morn as though there had been a regular blizzard, the windows so covered with snow stuck on glass we could not see out & has snowed & blowed all day, tremendous drifts, or hills as Stella calls them, though the ground elsewhere is bare. C. has not gone to Stratford yet. I sewed on apron. Fri 11 A nice winter day, not very cold. I knit insertion for apron. We heard to-day that Wednesdays storm did a great deal of damage Sat. 12 A bright day Sun quite warm I finished my apron Jan 1889 Sun 13 Cloudy, snowed a little in forenoon, but cleared up quite warm in afternoon Alice called in, C's went away in afternoon Mon 14 A nice day, pretty cold towards & clear Mrs. Jolley came over for visit. Moses called in a little while Charlie went to Stratford Tue 15 A hard white frost last night, pretty cold all day I cut out a dress for mother & worked on it. Charlie came home to-night brought Nellie home with him, also two violins. Wed 16 Soft & warm all morn, began to rain about noon & continued all afternoon, lowering the snow banks fast, John was over to dinner I sewed on the dress all day & superintended Stella's blocks Thur 14 Cloudy, wind blowing some colder, freezing the ground up again, the creek is very high I sewed on the dress, stitched some for Nellie and am teaching Stella to sew on her blocks had a dull headache in morn, but it grew better. Fri 18 Cold West wind, snowed a little most all day Charlie took Nellie H. & I up to Kates in morn to stay all day, had a good day Will brought us home after tea I sat up a sock to knit for George Sat 19 Very cold last night & to-day, East wind, we did up Sat. work, In afternoon Alice & the two Miss Millets & Carrie came and stayed about two hours. I tried to finish Mothers dress but could not. Nellie went to town with Charlie & R. after tea. Jan. 1889 �Sun. 20 A very cold East wind, started to snow in forenoon and snowed hard all day & blowed too till towards night it grew some warmer Nellie went down to S. S. {Sunday School} & church with Rachel & George. Mon 21 Considerable snow on ground, pretty cold, wind in West snowed a little all day Charlie took Rachel Nellie & children and myself up to Burtis's in sleigh the first sleighing we've had, not extra, but better coming home, We had good visit. I knit on sock. Tue 22 A nice winter day, did not snow much more last night, but it seems nice to have a little sleighing, Mother washed, I did up work & finished Mothers dress, head ached in afternoon Wed 23 A lovely morn, it had been so foggy that it froze on trees & everything and when the sun shone it looked lovely indeed, but has thawed so to spoil sleighing Charlie killed pigs today Thur 24 A nice bright day, but quite cool air We ironed Mrs. Jesse Stover buried this afternoon. Kate & Will came from funeral to Charlie's Nellie & I took tea there with them I crocheted some lace, a few cutters out yet Fri 25 Another lovely day, thawed considerable I made some sausage bags for Rachel they made their sausage & headcheese today, in afternoon I began the skirt of morning dress. We want to go to Moses's to-morrow. Sat 26 White frost on everything till afternoon when Sun came out beautiful & warm Charlies brought Nellie & I up to Moses's to stay few days It is good wheeling, a little sloppy Jan 1889 Sun 27 Cold & stormy, snowed most all day. I got up with bad headache, felt some better in afternoon Moses took Charlie to Cathcart towards night Mon 28 Not very cold all day, but colder to-night Snow quite deep, I started white apron for Em Nellie read. Melissa washed and made potato cakes for tea, they were splendid. Tue 29 Very cold this morn, North wind, in fact it was cold all day though the sun shone beautiful I finished the apron Moses took load of wood to village in monr, and brought Nellie & I down to Elias's in afternoon, had a good sleigh ride, sitting right in the bottom he drove the colt found Alice spinning. Barne's came over in evening �Wed 30 A fair winter day I worked for Alice, fixing her grey dress skirt, and showing Nellie H. how to crochet Mr & Mrs Ghent came over towards night & stayed the evening Thur 31 Rather cold, snowed hard for awhile in morn then Sun came out a spell, good sleighing. Charlie & drove out this afternoon, breaking the black colt single. I worked at dress, Alice ironed. {In margin} Mother bought 3 1/2 gal. coal oil of B. Treffrey Fri 1 Weather quite moderate & pleasant, snows a little by spells. Edwin brought us home after tea Kate & Will came down just as we were leaving Sat 2 Snowed & blowed some by spells. I helped with work & knit some Nellie has gone over to Mr Jolleys Feb 1889 Sun 3 A bright clear cold day, very cold towards night I had a severe headache, stayed in bed till 4 o'clock Alice called but I did not see her, K. & W. drove in on their way home. Nellie H. went to Haights from church Mon 4 Not so cold, but snowed most of day Mother washed I did up work & got dinner Nellie went in to C's for dinner John & Lib were there it being Blanche's birthday, I went in after dinner, we were all there to tea N. went with Geo. to church. Tue 5 Very soft & thawing early in morn, suddenly began to snow with rain then turned very cold & clear. Nellie & I went over to Johns stayed all day, Mrs Lasee{?} same, we had turkey & lots other good things Nellie went with them to basket social at night. I came home, knit on sock Wed 6 Very, very cold & blustering, we had to keep close to fire I sewed some on dress skirt & knit some Stella finished her last block & crocheted some wool lace for little Blanche. Libbie & children went with Lib to J. B.s Thur 7 Still very cold C. says not quite so cold as yesterday but it seems so to me. Splendid sleighing and snows a little every day I took all the dishes out of cupboards, wiped them & cupboard out, cleaned the silverware, and finished the first pair of socks Fri 8 Weather more moderate but pretty cold yet, did our Fri. work, made a cake, and a pudding for dinner read & knit on sock, another pair for George, Charlie fixed cistern pump and has gone on up to Moses's. �Sat 9 Pretty cold, stormed this forenoon I knit & read papers Nellie got a card from her Ma telling her to come home Tuesday Feb 1889 Sun 10 A nice bright day, pretty cold. I had good time to read Nellie went with Geo. to S S {Sunday School} & church in morn George took her & Ellie to Methodist church at night Mon 11 Snowed hard all morn then snowed with some rain for awhile then cleared & grew very cold towards night. I fixed my wine colored waist. Kate & Louie came after tea & stayed while Will went to lecture he brought me letter from Nellie M. C. went to station for Libbie & children. Tue 12 Bright in morn but very cold, blustery for spell in afternoon. C. took Nellie H. to Station. I worked on my dress skirt and started a letter to Nellie M. Wed 13 Very frosty in morn and very very cold day though pleasant to look out. Alice drove out, her coat was white with frost, she stayed till after tea It was M Meeting Moses & Mel came to dinner Emma sent me a pretty little birthday present. I got my new bureau home today Lottie came over awhile. Charlie, Rachel, Libbie Nansy{?} gone up to Thompsons. Thur 14 A bright beautiful day, pretty cold morn good sleighing where it isn't drifted, some bad pitch holes. We changed our bedroom around & swept upstairs & moved things around considerable. finished Nellie's letter John was in told us he is going to live in Toronto. It seems so strange. Lynees to Charlies. Fri 15 A bright day but very cold East wind. I dusted upstairs, finished brown skirt, wrote short letter to Cathne & sent to Office by Mr Jaquest They & Mullins's being to Charlies Sat 16 Cold E. rain started in morn but turned warmer rained most of day, After doing up work I read papers & knit on Georges sock Feb 1889 Sun 17 Chilly, fine snow, almost rain by spells, somewhat clearer in afternoon. Alice ran in few minutes & brought a book for us to read, Clarence stayed with us in afternoon �Mon 18 A terrible stormy day, not so very cold, but snowed & blowed from East, more moderate in afternoon, wind changed Mother washed but did not put clothes out. I did up work knit & got dinner, in afternoon I set Stella's blocks together. Tue 19 Very cold & snow blowed & drifted badly Mother rinsed & hung out the clothes. I went in to Charlies in afternoon awhile to knit on sock. Nancy & Libbie cutting out blocks for Stella & Edna another quilt Wed 20 Not quite so cold, sunshiny, but still pretty cold Mother ironed, I knit most of day. John was in & arranged for Clarence to come & stay with us when they go. There is a surprise over there to-night: Charlies folks went & had pictures taken, Mrs Jolley in awhile with her sore finger. I rec'd letter & card from Cathn saying she will be down Friday Thur 21 Very cold & frosty last night, but warmer to-day though cool wind I sewed on my waists after doing up housework Mother made oatmeal cakes & read "Three People" this afternoon Charlie went with John to sale. Js are busy packing{?} Surprise {underlined} folks made them two nice presents C. took Libbie out to Moores to-night. Fri 22 Stormy all day, blowed & snowed a regular gale in afternoon for awhile, drifting badly, Cathn came down on noon train, was stuck in drift north of Woodstock for an hour or more, colder this afternoon Sat 23 A terrible cold day, with piercing West wind 16 below zero We could hardly keep warm. I sewed on waists Charlie went out for Libbie. March 1889 Sun 3 A lovely day, hard on sleighing though which has lasted five weeks this time Elias's called in, Kate left Louie while they went to church. C's went up to Chambers. John came to supper, they are going to-morrow. Geo. took Cathn to church to-night. Mon 4 A beautiful bright day, thawed considerable, John stayed with us last night Charlie took him to Station this morn Mother & Cathn washed, the clothes dried quick. I did up the work & got dinner and knit in afternoon. Tue 5 Cloudy, threatened to snow this morn but sun came out in afternoon, roads getting pretty muddy though I saw several cutters pass to-day Seems to grow some colder to-night Cathn & Mother ironed. Charlie, Rachel, Cathn & I came out to Elias's for tea, Cathn & I will stay till to-morrow �Wed 6 A beautiful morn, cloudy in afternoon, tried to snow a little We helped Alice do up the work, Kate & Will came down before dinner Edwin brought Cathn & I home after tea. Cathn found a card waiting for her from the girls telling her T.{?} Stacey was to be married to-day. Charlie had a card from John, they arrived safe Thur 7 A nice bright day but cold wind. Cathn & Norman went home on afternoon train, Cathn washed some blankets & carpet and swept upstairs for us. I wrote a letter to John. Fri 8 Cold wind, rather blustery this morn I was busy about the house till near noon, worked on my crazy work this afternoon Sat 9 Stormed all day, but blowed so that it drifted & did not make sleighing & worked at crazy work in afternoon. Clarence helped boys cut feed, he & Charlie went to town towards night, rec'd another card from John. March 1889 Sun 10 Cold West wind with little squalls of snow by spells C's went up do Jacques, Rachel & children stayed Emma H. called in on her way to SS. She told us the doctors have pronounced James's disease cancer Alice also called in, Mother & I had a quiet day to read Mon 11 A beautiful day, though little cloudy in morn showed{?} & kept busy till noon about the house, took dishes out of cupboard & dusted them, in afternoon & finished stitches on sofa cushion Tue 12 Very dark in morn, snowed a little, after awhile Sun came out, had a lovely day, thawed good deal. Kate & Louie came in morn stayed all day, Will came to tea Charlie went up for R & children, Libbie started home Charlie got letter from John Wed 13 Cloudy in forenoon, seemed like rain, then Sun shone cool wind N & S roads very bad where drifted M meeting had Moses, Mel, Alice and Uncle C here to dinner Susie S. called in morn, I finished 3rd pair socks for George Thur 14 Another nice day, thaws quite muddy in day time though the drifts were high yet, Sugar weather started 10 days ago. Charlie saw first robin to-day. I sewed sofa cushion together ready to fill, and knit some on sock Friday 15 A lovely bright day, slight white this {word added in line above illegible} ground frozen hard, but muddy enough today where snow & off I saw several robins this morn & �heard insects hum, I did Fri, dusting & cleared windows, mended Mother's dress Moses took tea with us. {the following line is added in the right margin} but a letter from N. Mott Sat 16 Nice & bright but cold E. wind. I did my Sat work and read papers & knit in afternoon. John & Lib came up to Charlie's to night Blackbirds, bluebirds & others have come March 1889 Sun 17 A lovely day I think the warmest yet, the mud dried up considerable, snow not all gone, John, Lib & Clarence spent the day in village & to church, Alice & Edwin called in Mon 18 Bright till afternoon, then clouded over like a storm chilly E, wind, did mist a little towards night. executors met here in afternoon. J & L took dinner here, went home on 4 o'clock train. I knit a little & wrote a letter to N. Mott in evening. Clarence is going to board to C's. started tonight Wed 20 Cold E, wind, cloudy, helped Mother iron in forenoon and wrote a letter to Lizzie Atkins in afternoon sent Clarence to office after school Charlie got a card from John. Thur 21 Cold East wind & cloudy till towards night, Sun shone a little ground dried up considerable I cut out & made an under waist showed Stella about her sewing & crocheting Fri 22 Cloudy most all day looked some like rain Mother did a little raking up around the Eastdoor{?} the other yard too wet yet to clean I mended Stellas book & pieced a block for her I also knit some and started to read a book "The Earth Trembled." C & R went up home to get molasses in afternoon Stella stayed with us. Sat 23 A bright lovely day I did up my work and then grated horseradish out on the platform{?}. Clarence helped me to do a jar to send to John It was so nice out Sun Emmas & Jos brought our molasses in afternoon C & R went to town in afternoon March 1889 Sun 24 Another nice day with drying wind, muds getting quite dry except North & South ones where snow was badly drifted Alice & Charlie called in, Rachel, Clarence & Lily went down to church. Mon 25 Bright morn, while frost, cold E. wind I knit on sock and read some in afternoon Charlie sent a ton of vegetables down to Johns also read a card from J. �Tue 26 Nice & bright though cool wind while frost ground froze hard this morn I went over to Suttons after dinner had a nice visit. Henry is very poorly. Charlie & Rachel gone up to Wills to-night. Wed 27 Quite mild, looked like rain in morn but bright {illegible} in afternoon Alice came first before dinner Charlie took her home to-night I knit. Thur 28 Cloudy in forenoon, cold & windy all day. I had bad headache could not work, went to bed early. Fri 29 Snowed some this morn chilly damp air cold wind in afternoon A little child came in the yard crying & cold. Charlie's took him in but we could make out nothing by him only he "wanted papa," he was so cold & frightened and could not talk plain, after awhile when the little fellow had got warm his Papa came in looking for him, it was C. Poldons child, he had come up from the village. I finished Geo's{?} socks & read some. Sat 3- Bright but cold wind Moses brought load of wood in afternoon I got letter from Cath also two parcels I mended Clarences school coat & read rest of time March 1889 Sun 31 Snowed with rain & sleet all day, from East Clarence took Rachel & Lily down to S.S. & church Alice was not out to-day. Mother & I had quiet afternoon H. Henderson was buried today in village April 1889 Mon 1 Looked like winter this morn, snow several inches deep, but soft & thawing to day, bright in afternoon Mother washed clothes dried nice. Moses brought load of wood in sleigh. I saw several sleighs out but they cut through to mud, Mrs J. came in a little while this afternoon. {Added in the margin} I wrote to Cathie{?} Tue 2 Nice bright day snow thawed considerable making it muddy again. I helped iron in morn, and in afternoon sewed & read some in, "An Endless Chain" Charlie R & children went out to Elias's this afternoon Wed 3 Cloudy & dull, rained a little several times through the day but did not take snow all off. Charlie took me out to to night in morn, to stay all night, Miss Merrill came over in afternoon, had a pleasant visit. �Thur 4 Partly bright to day, cool wind, froze some last night I crocheted on my tidy and {visited?} hard us I could Emma boiled down syrup & Churned & got dinner Charlie came for me about six, The roads very muddy C & R went home & brought Honey back. I read a card from N. Mott. Fri, 5 Dull, stormed in afternoon, snow & rain, I read after doing up work, "Four Girls at Chautaugua". Charlie's all went up to school Storming from East to-night Sat 6 Bright up cold E. wind, snowed last night to cover the ground, thawed considerable today, very muddy I finished reading my book. R went down to get her {teeth?} out April 1889 Sun 7 A beautiful day, ground dried a good deal The folks all went to church, we kept Walter Edwin came to Charlie's from church, stayed till after church at night. C. took Nancy home Mon 8 Another grand warm day I was busy about the house and stuffed sofa cushion this morn. In afternoon I read out load "An Endless Chain." Mothers was taken with a severe pain in her foot, I bathed it with hot water, then liniment{?}, it is some better but is painful yet tonight. Tue 9 A beautiful warm day. The ground has dried so I was able to walk over to Mr. J's, found Mrs J. busy housecleaning. Mrs Jacob & Charlie came there too. Wm{?} Lynnes & wife to Charlie's to-day, Charlie ploughed the garden, the first ploughing, Mother's foot badly swollen but no so painful. Wed 10 Another fine day, grass begins to look little bit green. Being M, meeting Alice was out all day, Rachel & her went to see Annie Palmer & baby, then Charlie took Alice & I to village to trade Uncle C. took dinner with us. Kate & Will came down to Charlie's in evening. Thur 11 Fine & warm in forenoon but started to rain in afternoon I finished my white apron. Fri 12 Rained by spells till afternoon, warm rain, starting the grass, I did my Fri. work and mended Clarences stockings & old coat. Charlie & R went up home to-night to get some butter as they are making so little. Sat 13 Bright but cold wind. After doing up work I washed Stella and fixed Clarences vest Took care of Louie while K & W went to village. Carrie & Grace Wilson are to Charlie's �April 1889 Sun 14 Bright but cool wind, froze quite hard last night Clarence took R. down to S.S. & church Geo. took Lily & Grace Elias's not out, Clarence & Lily took Carrie home to-night. Mon 15 Nice bright but cold E. wind. Mother washed, got through before dinner and washed some carpet this afternoon I made a strawtick and helped Mrs J. make a robe for Lottie. Charlie put on his first grain to-day. Tue 16 A beautiful day, though cool wind We ironed in forenoon I cut out gingham waist this afternoon It has been Arbor day at the school house Geo. took the team & helped this forenoon Clarence & Lily went & helped all day. I got letter from N.H. Charlie got one from John. Wed 17 A beautiful warm day. I did some glueing and grated some horseradish in forenoon and finished my waist in afternoon. Ida brought Charlie a parcel from John. Charlie & Clarence went down to Hawtrey{?} in the afternoon. Thur 18 Cloudy by spells, looked like rain, S. Kurts come down to C's to dinner, went to village and took tea with Mother then stayed to C's all night. Charlie Mott came out for one just before tea Nellie is home and wants me to help her sew. I had first started a mat for Rachel but I came back with him Good Fri 19 Very warm, blew up a heavy thunder shower in afternoon which continued till after dark, wind blew a perfect gale lightening burned two barns. I sewed all day on two dresses for Nellie, we had Good Fri pancakes for dinner Sat 20 A lovely warm day, grass nice & green, Carrie got nice lot of wild flowers & dandelion. We sewed all day. C & R came out to-night. Charlies come off the train to stay all night. April 1889 Easter Sun 21 A lovely day, but cool wind Kate & Will came and stayed to dinner & tea We had a nice time & plenty of good things. Harry came down for Charlie Mon 22 Bright but cold wind, ground froze some last night We finished Nellies sewing she went back on afternoon train, Ida came over in time to see her off. I then sewed a few carpet rags for Alice �Tue 23 Cool wind though nice I had a bad headache all day, laid on lounge most of time Alice ironed, and sewed in afternoon Stella started to school. Wed 24 Bright in forenoon but very windy, another thunder shower about 3 o'clock, lightening & thunder seemed near by, the rain blew in sheets, after it stopped Elias brought me home. Alice changed her plants, I sewed more rags for her making a little over two pounds in all Thur 25 Cloudy, dull day, grass growing fast and buds coming out on trees. I worked one corner on felt stand cover The boys are fixing fence that blew down. Wrote to N. Haxley Fri 26 Chilly wind, cloudy most all day. I worked another corner on stand cover, R. changed her plants & put in flower seed in boxes, Clarence went down to-night, brought me a letter from Paulina. Mother started the leach running to-day. Sat 27 Rained all day, don't think it stopped once not very cold however. R. washed & put out the clothes, they are wetter now than when she hung them out. I worked on S. cover after doing up work April 1889 Sun 28 Rained all morning cleared off some in afternoon, but still cloudy Stella & Lily went over to S.S. Emma sent me a library book "The Kings Daughter" Fred Hand stayed last night to Charlie's Mon 29 Rained 7 snowed a regular squall this morn Mother washed, clothes dried though it kept cloudy & threatening. Moses took dinner with us he being Sanitary Inspector was out inspecting{?} I finished my stand cover and read to Stella after supper. Tue 30 Cold raw wind, slight sprinkle of snowy rain this morn Mother ironed, I sewed on Rachel's mat. Clarence went down town after school and brought back word that Aunt Phebe is dead, Strange they did not send us word, we had not heard she was sick. I read to Stella to-night in "The Kings Daughter." May 1889 Wed 1 White frost bright morn but grew cloudy with cold wind. Mother boiled her soap, making a nice kettleful, she bought some fish, I had a dull headache but worked at the mat, and read to Stella after supper, She goes to school �Thur 2 Started to rain about noon, cleared up at night I wrote a letter to John in forenoon and sewed on mat in afternoon. Aunt Phebe was buried yesterday Fri 3 Nice bright day but cool wind, I pinked{?} my shawl cover on morn and then went in and cleaned out the parlor & loosened the carpet ready to have it papered and cleaned Sent letter & paper to Office by Lottie Sat 4 Beautiful day. Clarence helped me plant in garden last night & this morn, the first seeds then went up to Moses to stay all night, C Carles{?} came to Charlies to night. We kept Louie awhile to-night. May 1889 Sun 5 A lovely growing day. trees coming out fast. Alice & Elias called in after meeting. Charlie took C. Carles home & brought Clarence back. Geo, Rachel & Lily went down to Methodist church this morn. I read to Stella in afternoon. Mon 6 A lovely day, very warm, We took up sitting room & bedroom carpets and cleaned some, feel very tired. I went down town after supper and got the paper for parlor ceiling. Tue 7 A warmer day than yesterday, can see some trees in blossom and the apple trees will soon be out We did not clean much to-day, but took down the pipe and cleaned the chimney I finished R's mat Charlie braded horses with Carin. Clarence went down and seen Mrs Batty to-night she brought him a big cake from {his} Ma {Following is written sideways in the margin} first Took milk for to-day it goes over to Losees{?} {illegible} Wed 8 Another summer day, very warm, We did some baking this morn and cleaned the woodwork in sitting room after dinner. Moses & Mel called in from meeting but did not stay. I mended Mothers dress and put in some fancy seed. Thur 9 Very warm indeed, We cleaned upstairs, kept busy all day and feel very tired to-night. It is so warm & close we set out on verandah till 10 o'clock Charlie got his horse back last night as he only traded on conditions. Fri 10 Warm & sultry, heavy thunder shower in forenoon which started everything up wonderful, everything looking beautiful cherry trees white over. Bradley came to do our whitewashing & papering he got through by tea time. R & C went to village afternoon & brought me a letter from J{or P?} & L �Sat 11 A good deal cooler. we cleaned woodwork on entry & all the floors in parlor. Kate & Will drove in. Mrs Polley also called in evening. May 1889 Sun 12 A lovely day first cool enough to be pleasant and a little fire not amies{?} in forenoon. Elias's not out Charlie's went up home after Stella came from S.S. Clarence & Lily went down to see Mrs Betty, then in evening Mother & Lily went over to hear Wm Allen preach Clarence stayed with me. Mar 13 Cool wind, partly cloudy, sprinkled little towards night Mother washed, clothes dried nice. I cleaned the windows & put in window screens and read to Stella Lottie & Curie came in a little while Tue 14 Beautiful day, cool wind I helped Mother iron in morn and did some mending in afternoon and put my flower seeds in garden after supper. The boys whipped the carpets. Wed 15 Cloudy like rain all day, quite cool, but blew up a thunder shower after supper Rachel & I put down the three carpets and we got pretty well straightened up Charlie shipped Jans{Ians?} horse. I got a card from Cathi & Edies picture Thur 16 Bright in morn, threatened with thunder shower in afternoon but only sprinkled I sewed carpet rags for R. all day. Mother cleaned closets and parlor stove Moses & Allie came in awhile Mother & R. went over to see Mrs Bowan after supper Fri 17 Beautiful day but very warm. We cleaned Clarence's room & entry I got letter from Nellie Mott, Kate & Louie came in evening & stayed while Will took C. Brood{Broad?} home. Sat 18 Fine growing day, Sun very hot, After doing up work I fixed my flower bed and Clarence helped me put in beans & potatoes in garden. I got a letter from Alice tonight The apple blossoms nearly gone, lilacs are out. May 1889 Sun 19 Sun very hot in morn but clouded over about noon & blew up a rain & kept rainy through afternoon considerable cooler Elias's not out. Rachel went over to meeting Stella brought a library, "Wise & Otherwise" for me to read. �Mon 20 A nice day, cool enough to pleasant We cleaned up the cupboard & dishes in forenoon, in the afternoon I fixed my muslin dress & did some mending for Clarence. Tue 21 Cool, rained a little towards night & grew night & grew real cold I cut out some blocks for mat in forenoon and did some mending for myself & Clarence in afternoon Wed 22 Chilly air, cloudy & dark in afternoon I wrote a long letter to Catharine in forenoon, after dinner Charlie put up picture hooks in parlor and R. put up curtains & helped me straighten it around, then I told her I would make some clothes for Stella, so she cut them out and I stitched them up & wrote to Paulina in the evening Thur 23 A nice day, rather cool, some frost last night wind blew like rain towards night. I finished Paulinas letter, wrote ten pages, after dinner I went over to see Mrs J. but she was not in so I came back & sewed for Stella. C & R. went to village after supper & got the papers & some tomato plants. Fri 24 Very cloudy in morn & looked very rainy but brightened up I went out to spend the day with Alice, C. did not come after me so I stayed all night, found her fixing carpet. I finished Stellas sewing. Sat 25 Nice day but rather cool. Charlie came for me this morn Mother had work done up when I got home we got the first asparagus we have had this year I wrote long letter to N. Mott. After supper Mother & I planted some peas in garden. May 1889 Sun 26 A nice day, cool enough for little fire to feel good Elias's not out. Stella went to S.S. & meeting. I read her library to her. Lily Geo. & Clarence went to S.S. C & R went up home after dinner. Frost last night in some places. Mon 24 Cool, started to rain before noon & poured down for awhile, squalls through afternoon. Mother washed but left clothes in water, I did up work & finished the sewing for Alice. Tue. 28 Cold wind sun came out a little in morn, but got slight squalls by spells, cleared up towards night cold, thermometer down to -28 at 9 o'clock, clothes dried and we ironed in afternoon. R colored her carpet-rags �Wed 29 A remarkable frost last night, fences & grass white long after sunrise, ice 1/4 inch thick, potatoes tops black, and leaves on walnut trees & others, curled up Wet this afternoon, very chilly. We baked some pies this morn and mended the rest of the day Thur 30 Rained hard all day front East, cold too, they say the frost hurt the fruit very much, Charlie took the children up to school, Milne had the horse & buggy away all night. I wrote long letter to Jan{?} and sewed for myself Charlie went over to Carlans{?} to help take care of sick colt to-night. Fri 31 Very foggy this morn, thought it would brighten up but it commenced to drizzle again by spells, Alice came before dinner & stayed all day. Mother bought a fish, Rachel took her carpet rags to weavers. K & W called on going to hear the Jubilee singers June 1889 Sat 1 Cloudy, dull, everything very wet, we did up work bought some meat & cooked it I made waists for Stella in afternoon. R. painted her floor. C's head bad June 1889 Sun 2 Cloudy, chilly, like rain, some fire feels good Clarence & Stella took dinner with us, S. cried because she did not get a library to-day. E.H. called in. Mon 3 Rather cleared up to-day Sun shining part of time but raining again to-night, the ground was too wet to plough, Charlie's had headache three days washed some this afternoon I mended for Clarence, we set out tomatoes tonight. Tue. 4 Cool, cloudy by spells in morn but bright in afternoon Emma H. came before tea, Will came down here for her, wanted me to go up there with her and stay a few days, which I did, most cold enough for frost Charlie planted his first potatoes Wed 5 Dull and rainy by spells ground too wet to do road work, though some are doing it, I had headache all day, did not work. Emma helped Kate with work. Thur 6 Cool, but bright all day, which made it very pleasant driving Kate, Emma and I went out to Elias's in morn and stayed till after tea, sewed three lbs rags for Alice called in and had chat with Mother and got home before sundown having enjoyed the visit very much. Louie is so good and cunning. Annie Palmer over to see Rachel. �Fri 7 Sun out a little in morn but began to drizzle before noon & showery all afternoon. J. Moore had a raising in spite of weather, got it up all night. Kate & Will went Em & I kept house, cut out a dress for Emma & sewed on it. Sat 8 Still wet, slight showers, much warmer We finished Emmas dress, Will took her to station to take the train for Hawbrey She helped Kate with work while I sewed, we had fish for dinner Kate feels poorly June 1889 Sun. 9 Very warm & close in morn had a smart shower about 11 o'clock after which it brightened up with a nice breeze W & K. brought one home on their way to church, we kept Louie, they came to Charlie's to dinner, I found two letters from Cath & John waiting for me. Nancy came down to stay awhile with R. Mon, 10 Nice day, mostly right, Mother washed, clothes dried nice, and she folded them for ironing she also washed a blanket & some carpet. I did up the work Tue. 11 Cooler, bright & pleasant, Mother ironed. I put new sleeves in my grey dress, after dinner I went over to Mr Jolley's. Mrs J. was first going up to Burgesville so I went along for a ride, did not get out came home and mended Clarence coat Wed 12 Nice day, Sun very warm. Monthly m. but no one came I mended all day, worked some in garden after supper planted some beans. R. put down the new carpet Thur 13 Another nice day, sun very warm, but a nice breeze a slight shower towards night, I weeded onions, beets, & carrots and hoed frost all day, things have not grown much since it has been so cold, had our first lettuce for dinner Fri 14 Very warm, Mother did some baking. I fixed up Mothers green dress. Mrs Jolley brought over a taste of strawberries, the first we had sum{?} Uncle Charlie called in Quarterly m. commenced to-day. Sat 15 Very warm, threatened to rain all morn, got a shower about noon, then cleared up nice, had five to dinner from meeting. Uncle C, Marrianna and Emma C. going to stay all night Kate came to tea Read a letter from Nellie M. June 1889 �Sun 16 Very warm, a thunder shower threatened but passed around A large meeting, we had no visitors, Geo & Kate Treffry to Charlie's to dinner Mon 17 A nice day we straightened up house and did some mending I also made pincushion Susie called on us after tea. Charlie went Ira to buy cheese. Tue. 18 Nice day, with a cool wind, almost cold to-wards night, I worked on my mat in the afternoon & read the papers Wed 19 Very close & sultry & rainy, sun came out hot in afternoon, had a thunder shower after tea, it rained very hard but think we did not get the heaviest of it, the sky looked very yellow & peculiar. Kate & Louie here all day Elias, Alice & Moses here to dinner, I worked on my mat. Thur 20 A beautiful day, Sun very warm, but a nice breeze. I wrote a letter to Cathn{?} and sent it to Office by R. & Nancy, they were to S.S. convention in afternoon, I worked on my mat, and read to Stella after school. Fri 21 A thunder shower very early in morn and several showers through the day, a good deal of rain fell making the ground very very{underlined} wet, it grew cooler in afternoon, wind blew, Sun came out. I read & sewed my mat together, Mrs J. brought us a basket of strawberries they were delicious. Sat 22 Cloudy, with chilly cold wind all morn, brightened up in afternoon, but still cool, I did up work and put up strings for morning glorys, took a bath and gave Stella one, Aug 1889 Sun 25 A lovely day, but so dry & dusty, however it was a very enjoyable day to me, one long to be remembered. Mr & Mrs V. Alice & I went up to the Park and spent the day. In forenoon we heard a ground Sermon from Chancellor Sins. Mr Faucet spoke in afternoon. We took our dinner with us & got home for tea. Hetty Burtis buried to-day in Nebraska. Mon 26 A nice day, Alice & I went up in the bus to Park after dinner and spent the afternoon in looking around and attended a W.C.T.U(Women Christian Temperance Union}. meeting there, Went out by the Lake and watched the bathers boats, & steamer unload. Tue 27 Much warmer to-day. I rested & crocheted a little Alice helped peel pears Maggie came over in afternoon �Wed 28 A very warm day. We took the morn train and came home to-day. Mrs V. came with us each brought a basket of plums. Nobody to meet me as they had not got my letter so Charlie drove me up first then went back for his Ma & Mrs Vandyke Thur 29 A very hot day, and a busy one for us. We did up our plums and fixed some corn today and put the cucumbers in brine, after dinner I went over to see Mrs Jolley, but she was not home. Fri 30 Hoter than ever, or more close, It seems as though everything will burn up if it doesnt rain soon The Well threatens to give out & cistern is out. I wrote long letter to John C. Sat 31 A little cooler, or more breeze, in fact real cool out on verandah after tea. We had a busy day, besides the Sat work we peeled & picked some pears and wrote a long letter to Catharine. Stella is quite poorly with cough. Charlie finished his harvesting. Sept 1889 Sun 1 Foggy & smoky looking this morn with a cool E. wind, but Sun came out very hot. the air seems full of dust Nellie & Edwin came out. N. visited us, while Edwin visited Charlies, they cut the first watermelon to-day. Mon 2 Very very{underlined} warm. Mother washed, clothes dried in a hurry, I did the morning work, got dinner & dusted upstairs, Nellie drove over stayed a few minutes this afternoon. Tue 3 Hot, hot{underlined}. We ironed this morn and the heat was terrible, almost unbearable by spells, we were glad enough to let the fire down. I crocheted on tidy this afternoon. Charlie brought me a paper from John to-night. Wed 4 Very warm, but Sun not out so hot & bright as yesterday threatened to rain all afternoon, has rained lightly for half an hour since dark. I worked around house all morn cleaning windows, moving & watering plants and dusting parlor. I finished crocheting tidy & put in fringe, Geo & Lily went to picnic to Haights{?} this afternoon, took Milne, no school in afternoon. Thur 5 Warm, had a nice rain this afternoon & to-night, which will do a great deal of good. I started another tidy and teaching Stella to sew. �Fri 6 A good deal cooler, almost cold to-night We did some baking this morn, looked for Moses's down but they did not come, I got a letter from John, Charlie. Rachel & Norman went out to Elvis tonight Sat 7 Cool & pleasant, Moses, Mel, & Mrs V came down this afternoon to tea After tea Nellie drove over for me. we drove down town and then I came home with her to stay all night. Sept 1889 Sun 8 Cool & pleasant but the sun is hot, my head ached this forenoon, but grew better after dinner. Alice and Elias & Carrie went up to Moses's Kate & Will came down to tea, Louie too of course. Mon 9 Some warmer to-day, looked a little like rain, Alice washed, the men all away to supper I helped Nellie sew, am going to stay till to-morrow. Tue 10 Pretty warm to-day. it is getting very dusty again I sewed for Nellie all day. Mrs Harry Moth came over in afternoon, after tea Nellie came home with me to stay all night, when we got home found Charlie had gone to Station to meet Cath they did not get home till late, as Charlie had an upset & runaway before he went to Station, nothing serious happened. Wed 11 Sun very hot, but a cool breeze. Moses & Mel came from M. meeting & Nellie walked down town, did some trading and went home with Will in afternoon. I crocheted on tidy. Thur 12 Not overly hot, cool cast breeze. I had a headache all day, consequently did nothing. Cath helped mother Lynnes to Charlie's visiting Fri 13 Cool breeze, but quite warm through the day, looked some like rain to-night. I havent done much of anything to-day, worked around the home all morn and crocheted a little. Sat 14 Very close & sultry like rain. mostly cloudy. To-day being Mother's 75 birthday Charlie's invited Mother, Cath & I out also Moses & Elias's to eat goose. Will, Kate & Nellie were there to tea too. Sept 1889 Sun 15 Very warm, bright till towards night, rained a little before dark. Alice stayed all night with us, went home after mtg. C & R went up home tonight. �Mon 16 Cooler, a heavy rain in night & threatening to-day Mother washed clothes dried Kate & Nellie came to-night Will went mtg N. stayed to C's. they have lots of watermelons now. H. Websters baby buried to-day, I crocheted Tue 17 Cool & dull, rained hard in night, a little bit to-day and hard again to-night. I crocheted some and made a cake besides my usual house work. Kate drove down to-night for Nellie Another baby buried here to-day Wed 18 Sun shining in forenoon, a cool wind, cloudy in afternoon, rained some towards night Cathn helped Mother iron. I wrote a letter to John. May B. came down to Charlie's this morn to stay a day or two, she took tea with us, and so did Moses after which Mother & Cathn went out to Elias's to stay a day or two. Thur 19 Bright till afternoon when it burned rainy again, cold wind Mary slept with me and helped get breakfast I had a bad sickheadache, it got better in afternoon Mrs Titus came said she would stay all night, so I had to get tea which I didn't intend to do being alone here. Fri 20 Slight showers by spells all day, grown colder since morn, very cloudy & fall like, Mary slept with me again and helped get breakfast after which Mrs Titus went away, I then kept busy till noon about the house. Mother & Cath came home to-night. Sat 21 Cold & windy, cloudy, Moses & Charlie went to Fullarton to-day George took Mary Burtis home to-night Sept 1889 Sun 22 Bright but cool. some frost-last night, enough to wilt the melon vines, and symptoms of another to-night Alice & Edwin drove and Wills drove in this afternoon taking Nellie home Cath & I went for a walk to-night. Mon 23 Another fine day, little warmer, had a harder frost last night. Cath went down and got a basket of corn to dry and she helped Mother dig some potatoes this afternoon Susie Sutton took tea with us. Tue 24 Beautiful day, pretty warm Carthn got some more corn to dry, I helped to shave it, and doubled some yarn to twist for bodies. Moses & Charlie came on noon train, I got letter from John. Mrs. Jolley in to-night. �Wed 25 Fine till towards night when it rained a little helped Cath with some more corn she got sick and had to lie down, I did a little sewing for Stella. Thur 26 Sunshiny part of day, clouded up towards night and rained down, cold, Cath twisted some yarn for me, I wound it, and fixed ends of table scarf. then read he papers, Mother made some put cheese for supper Charlie & Rachel took Nancy home Fri 27 Bright this morn, but cold wind and little like squalls dark & raining some to-night Our{?} fair begins to-day we are going to have roast turkey tomorrow expect John up tonight. I picked the turkey and dusted the dishes and crocheted on tidy Lottie was over this afternoon. Sat 28 A lovely day, sun very warm, but cool in shade John came last night Nellie & Carrie Sewart came in little while We all went to the Fair but Mother after dinner. Sept 1889 Sun 29 Beautiful till afternoon then it clouded like rain a white frost last night. Cath went down to church with John & Geo. Will's and Wm Motts to Charlies for dinner Cath & I took a long walk to-night Mon 30 A rainy drizzly day, Mother & Cath washed up did not put on clothes John took afternoon train for home I made a jar of pickles for Lib and we packed a crate of vegetables for him to take, then I wound some yarn Oct 1889 Tue. 1 Cloudy & chilly with occasional rain squalls in afternoon, slight ones, Mother got the clothes dry, Alice came this afternoon and stayed to tea it was just what we wanted but didn't expect her. We had some turkey left yet. Wed 2 Bright and nice but cold wind. Mother & Cath ironed then went over to Suttons this afternoon but Susie was not home so they came back, Henry is very poorly, I finished my tidy for Cath birthday present and picked green tomatoes for pickling. Thur 3 Had a thunder shower this morn, frizzled by spells till along in afternoon it brightened up nice. It was very cold last night, thought there could be a hard frost but it turned warmer & rained. Cath twisted her yarn I sliced tomatoes for pickle and made a beechart{?} for Nellie �H. Kate, Will & Carrie Stewart called in. Nellie also called to bid us goodbye she goes to Toronto tomorrow Fri 4 A nice day, bright part of time very cold to-night like a hard frost. I cleaned bedroom windows & put up clean curtains and did up the pickles. Cath finished twisting yarn Sat 5 Rainy again cleared up a little in afternoon but raining again to-night bad for Otterville Fair. After doing up work I made a cake washed Stella and crocheted on another tidy. Oct 1889 Sun 6 Cold wind, cloudy & dull, rained hard last night, with some sleet or snow they say, Alice called in & brought our honey. Mother, Cath & I had a quiet day to read. Mon 7 Very cold wind and cloudy. Cathn did the washing and went with Charlie & Rachel up to Moses's towards night. I worked around the house, repaired my black dress and crocheted some, read in evening to Mother. Tue 8 Bright but a very cold wind, frost last night, Mother & Cath ironed this morn. I helped Cathn after dinner pack a trunk with vegetables & get ready to go home this afternoon. Charlie did not get home till after dark, the train was late. Wed 9 A nice day, not quite so cold. Alice drove out to go to M. meeting Uncle Charlie & Marianna came to dinner too, Alice went down town with them after dinner Kate & Carrie Stewart & their babies came in to tea, they were to C's for dinner. Thur 10 A beautiful day, though a little cool. I took up the bedroom carpet & got the room ready for painting in forenoon and straightened up parlor after the company, rec'd a letter from Cath saying she got home safe. Mother got the beets & carrots in roots froze stiff this morn. Fri 11 A grand day, somewhat warmer I worked around the home, and went over to Jolley's in afternoon, C. Brood there sewing. Charlie digging potatoes to-day It acts like a storm tonight, Mrs Jolley brought our mail when she went down for Ellie. Sat 12 Cloudy, wind blew cold like a storm all day I did my Sat work and hoped to have Norman help me set put some raspberry bushes but he was picking potatoes in morn and it was too cold in afternoon �Oct 1889 Sun 13 Bright part of day, but a very cold wind, Alice & Edwin & Carrie called on their way to meeting. Norman went home with them and walked home I read Stella's library to her and then read, "Grace Darling," to Mother. Mon 14 A fine day, but cold wind. I tore the old paper off bedroom wall and painted the woodwork partly over after washing the floor and feel most too tired to sit up to-night. Tue 15 A lovely day, Sun real warm, I went in garden after dinner and helped Mother pick a few rope beans, late ones. I finished painting the woodwork this morn Mattie Coon called to see us, and Lottie came over a little while to-night. I finished reading "Grace Darling." Wed 16 A grand day, quite warm I was busy doing housework all morn after dinner I painted the woodwork again Mother went over to Suttons again Henry is very poorly Thur 17 A wild day, but cloudy & very smoky. I did a big days work, at least it was big{underlined} for me, I was all morn setting out raspberry bushes Norman helped me till school time, this afternoon I gave the woodwork the finishing coat, wrote a letter to Edie H. Fri 18 Another lovely day, but had a very hard white frost last night Mothers washed some prints dresses and ironed them. I was busy all morn doing up the work went down town in evening with C. & R. and got the wall paper for bedroom. Sat 19 A grand day again, another hard white frost, very foggy & smoky, roads dry & dusty like summer I did my Sat work and got ready to go out to Elias's to stay a week but it got so late I gave it up, Carrie came out to stay all night. Oct 1889 Sun 20 A beautiful day. Sun warm, but a cool wind Carrie went to S.S. and home with her folks Charlie & R, drove me out to Elias's after dinner. A & Elias drove up to see Jas Haight towards night Mon 21 Cold & cloudy most of day, ice on our bedroom window this morn, Alice washed & finished up a white apron for Carrie & fixed up her school dress. �Tue 22 Rather nice in morn but cloudy & chilly in afternoon, a few flakes of snow flying Elias went to Butterfields sale then ironed & tended to her soap making. I made flannel shirt for Charlie Wed 23 Very cold wind though bright, frozen hard enough to freeze apples through, Charlie gathered what few there is I ripped up A's dress to make one for Carrie, Alice cut it out in afternoon Thur 24 A nice day but pretty cold morn, froze hard cloudy towards night. A & I went up to Haights in morn & stayed till near night. found Jas. cheerful, he set up 3 hours and is growing weaker but very patient & like himself. I sewed for Carrie. she drove up for us after school Fri 25 Started to rain about noon and drizzled a little the first for three weeks I sewed on Carrie's dress Kate & Will came down for tea Sat 26 A dull day rained some. I sewed on Carries dress Alice, Elias & Carrie went to down after dinner I started to make a night shirt for Edwin October 1889 Sun 27 A dull damp chilly day. I had a headache all day, could not read Alice, Charlie & Carrie went to meeting. Aunt A & Willie called in on their way home from Haights, Jas had a bad day. Mon 28 Cloudy & chilly Alice washed and the clothes dried, to-night they made sausage did not get through till eleven o'clock. I finished one night shirt Tue 29 Another cloudy chilly day, Alice ironed & tended {leach?}, she is so busy every day, she hardly sits down Edwin is drawing 100 cards wood to brick yard. I made Carrie a white apron and started another shirt. Wed 30 Cloudy, damp air, cold wind afternoon. I finished the shirt, sewed the buttons better on E's new flannels and made a pillow case Alice cut out her blue print dress this afternoon, Moses. Mel called in a few minutes Thur 31 A rainy day, but not very much rain either. Alice & Edwin went to town after dinner, gone most of afternoon I sewed on the print dress Alice gets litle time to sew We looked for Mary Burtis but she didn't come. �Nov 1889 Fri 1 Very wet, rained hard by spells, but Edwin drew wood, and Carrie walked to school I worked at the dress all day and got it just about done. Sat 2 Wetter still, some very hard showers this afternoon but Elias went to town through it to get the mail and Mrs Scott came through it to get some honey. I finished the dress and made Carrie another white apron am going home to-morrow. Nov. 1889 Sun 3 A beautiful bright morn but cold West wind grew cloudy in afternoon I came home as Edwin went up to Kates Carrie came with me, Mary Burtis & her Father came first as I got home. Kate came down with Edwin, here to tea, Mary went home with Edwin & Carrie Mon 4 Cloudy & cold. I kept busy about the house all morn dusted upstairs & down. (No I'm mistaken it was not cloudy this morn, but it was cold, and frosty) I made button holes in Stella's coat. Mary came back to-night, her Father stayed to Charlies last night {written in the margins} Englishman started work for Charlie Tue 5 Cold & cloudy a few snow flakes in the air Mary & Rachel papered the bedroom for me, then Charlie took Mary home, she bid us good bye expecting to start with her Father to Neb. My head ached all morn Wed 6 Bright, but a cold wind this afternoon. Charlie took Mother out to see Jas H, I put carpet down in the bedroom and straightened it up, and fixed up the shoe box. Thur 7 Thanksgiving. A beautiful day, wind a little cool I did a little fixing up about the house in morn in afternoon I fixed Mother's black dress larger Moses & Charlie V called to see us toward evening. Fri 8 Cloudy, chilly E. wind After doing up work I wrote to Jno, also some in Normans letter to Cath finished Mothers dress & knit on mitten in evening Sat 9 A misty damp air, very wet with fog or {dew?} in morn, I did my Sat. work and did up cucumber pickles, and then knit on Mel's mitten. Nov 1889 �Sun 10 A mild nice day, sun out part of time very pleasant, Alice & Charlie called, they were going to Ks after meeting We had a quiet day to read, Read Normans library to him in evening. Mon 11 Cloudy, damp air. Mother washed, clothes only partly dried, I did up work, mixed some paint, got dinner ready, painted some chairs & table in afternoon and knit on mitten, Geo. went out to Elias's to-night Tue 12 A nice warm bright day, helped Mother iron in forenoon, painted over chairs & table in afternoon and knit on mitten, had a dull headache all day. {written in margin} A blossom on flowering currant bush Wed. 13 Mild & warm, but rainy by spells, though not much I helped with work then painted over table & chairs Moses & Mel came from meeting I went down town with them after dinner, they stayed to tea, I rec'd letter from N. Mott Thu. 14Looked nice in morn, but turned rainy again and grew colder. Mother & I cleaned out the room upstairs I scrubbed the stairs also and felt very tired when I got through, and my head ached, but I knit on mitten, am anxious to get them done by Sat. Fri. 15 Bright but cold wind ground frozen some this morn. We did our Sat, sweeping & made some pies and did a wee bit of painting in forenoon. In afternoon, I made Mother a cap. Read letter from Catharine to-night. Sat 16 Bright & nice with a cool wind, roads pretty good It is Quarterly mtg, Alice & Uncle C. here to dinner Uncle C. will stay all night Kate left Louie while they went to town, I finished the mittens Nov 1889 Sun 17 A lovely day, hard white frost this morn and a cool wind, but bright & nice for Quarterly mtg and roads good for time of year Emma C & Lucy Walker stayed all night We had a quiet afternoon C's went up home. Mon 18 A wet day I straightened up & dusted out the bedrooms & fixed my dress to put on, then read in "Ester Reid yet Speaking," Tue 19 More rainy than yesterday. I sewed on machine all day on clothes for Mother. Allan Haight came with Milne to C's for dinner, Charlie went down town in afternoon �Wed 20 Misty & drizzling all day, not very cold. I ripped up Mother's brown dress waist to make a new one. The boys tried the new grinding mill Thur 21 Still rainy, though it looked this morn for a while as though it might clear up, it makes short days, did not rain so but what the boys ploughed Meetings over here each evening. I worked at the dress all day. Finished reading "Ester Reid yet Speaking." Fri 22 Another rainy day, but some colder think the rain about over this time, clothes that were washed Monday still out on the lines. I finished the dress this afternoon. In forenoon I did up my work and finished up the painting & cleaned the brushes Charlie brought our mail, then I read papers. Sat 23 Cloudy & chilly but didn't rain, wind blew through night so it dried the clothes, I did my Sat. work & crocheted R. colored some mat stuff for me Nov 1889 Sun 24 A lovely day for time of year, quite windy, dried up the mud considerable, nobody here, we had a quiet day Norman, R. & Lily went over to mtg tonight Mon 25 Cloudy and rather cold wind. Mother washed, the clothes froze some for first time. I got dinner did up the work ripped up my green dress & various other chores. Kate & Louie came down to C's in evening, Will went to town. Tue 26 A rather nice day not bright, a hard frost, We ironed in afternoon I put sleeves in my print dress, Mother packed our first butter C. got us a bush of apples from J. Moore. Alice drove over, had been to town and brought some turkish toweling for me I wrote to Nellie M. to-night. Wed 27 Snowed last night, everything white this morn snow blowed everywhere & rain with it from East making the trees quite icy, very slushy, saw a sleigh & cuter out. I worked on green dress and taught Stella to work on cardboard. Thur 28 Snowed a little this morn, but very fair day, some colder to-night, freezing, I worked on my dress and taught Stella to crochet cuffs. Rec'd a paper from Jno. Fri, 29 A very fair winter day, think it will freeze pretty hard to-night, I helped do some baking and worked on dress, stitched a coat for R. snowed a little more. �Sat 30 A clear cold frosty morn, bright & grew some warmer the snow still stinks on. I did my Sat work and cleaned up before dinner. After dinner I washed Stella cut Mothers corns, sewed a little on dress Read a letter from Lizzie Atkins. Dec 1889 Sun 1 A lovely bright day, with cool wind, thawed some making it rather sloppy walking, Alice & Carrie came out to mtg. and stayed to dinner Norman went over to mtg to-night. Cs went up home brought Nancy back. Mon 2 A pleasant mild day, though not bright, snow soft & dirty, but goes slowly. I sewed all day on dress, but did not finish, Mother made oat cakes George left C's to-day, been there nearly six years. Tues 3 Very stormy in forenoon, rain & snow from N, E. but grew clear & cold afternoon. I sewed on dress in morn and knit on my mitten in afternoon Kate came, Will went to a farmers meeting, came back to tea, Moses came too, and went again in evening. Mrs Jolley came over little while. I rec'd a letter from John. Wed 4 Very cold last night, 5 below zero, clear to-day, some warmer to-night, I finished my dress at last, Charlie went to Chambers sale. Mother finished packing butter Thur 5 Rained nearly all morn, froze as it came, making it quite icy, but thawed off some this afternoon I worked button holes in Walter's overcoat and knit. Fri, 6 A bright beautiful day, though cool wind. Mother was taken sick this morn with a terrible dizziness in her head and was not able to get up. I did up the work and did what I could for Mother. Sat 7 Another nice day, thawed, making ground quite muddy, ground not frozen much, Mother not able to get up yet, I did up work & feel pretty tired Norman & Stella helped. E Palmers baby died. Dec 1889 Sun 8 A rainy, dark, muddy day. Mother not feeling better we went for doctor, I had a miserable headache but managed to wait on her with Normans help and wrote to John Charlie went out to Elias's �Mon 9 A lovely day, just a little cool. The Dr came up to see Mother and thought her a little better Alice came out in forenoon stayed till night & helped me wait on Mother and cooked a chicken for her. Tue 10 Began to rain about noon, a cold E, rain, rained very hard about middle of afternoon, Mother about same Norman went out to Elias's came home in rain I did up work & knit on mitten Wed 11 Weather improved, since yesterday, but a chilly S.W. wind. Alice came out before dinner stayed till afternoon Moses & Emma came to dinner it being M, mtg. Mother still in bed. Thur 12 Mild but rather cloudy in morn but brightened up beautiful by noon. Mrs Jolley came over & brought me a nice biscuit for dinner Susie came over in afternoon to see Mother. Dr came up and thinks Mother is doing well. Fri 13 Appeared like an E, storm all day but it did not come, chilly wind, Moses called, had been up to factory to get John Mother sat up in bed little while I keep pretty busy doing up work & waiting on Mother. Sat 14 Stormy all morn, sleet 7 snow from E, or N.E. fine rain that froze as it came and cut ones face but grew milder by afternoon Norman helped me with work and Rachel cleaned out the entrys Rec'd a letter from Cath Dec 1889 Sun 15 A bright beautiful day, though cool wind, thawed enough to make the roads smoother, ground not frozen of any account yet. Alice & Carrie came out but did not go to mtg. A, got Mother up & made the bed and went home to dinner, I read in afternoon & wrote to Cath in the evening Mon 16 White frost this morn, chilly damp air started to rain about noon, drizzled all afternoon Mother sat up in chair an hour & quarter I did up the work & knit on mitten Mrs J. came over little while R. did our washing Tue 17 A wet day, rained hard in afternoon Mother did not get up till evening, she sat up about two hours I helped Stella with her Xmas presents. after doing up the work I feel very tired {written in margins} got 4 1/2 gol{got?}. cool oil of B. Treffry �Wed 18 Another dull rainy day, Mother sat up in her room awhile, she gains slowly, Kate called as she was going down home to spend the day. Thur 19 Dull & damp but did not actually rain. The clothes partly dried, but it looked so much like rain R. brought them in & dried & ironed them Mother sat up little while in evening Mrs J came over to see her Fri 20 A very rainy day, but has stopped and turned colder to-night, wind blows hard. I kept very busy to-day and feel tired out to-night. After Mother got up in afternoon I cleaned out the bedroom C & R gone down to get Xmas presents. Sat 21 Cleared up at last Sun out nice in afternoon, not cold either. R came in & swept & cleaned entrys first as we got done Alice came to help so she blackened the stove I cleaned windows & put up clean blinds Dec 1889 Sun 22 A dull gloomy day, rained hard in night from E. froze as it came, with thunder & lightening trees bowed down this morn but soon thawed no one here to-day, Mother got up before dinner C & R gone up home Mon 23 A beautiful day, like spring, roads very bad, Mother got up quite early though she does not feel very smart, Moses called brought us some meat, which I cooked, and after doing up the work & getting dinner, feel rather tired. Norman gone to school {escan?} Tue 24 A dull dark rainy day, thundered some to-night Mother about the same, Nellie & Carrie drove out this afternoon and brought some Xmas {cheer?} Ettie came over little while Wed 25 Xmas, bright quite warm, roads very muddy Mother just able to walk in to Charlie's & stay while we ate dinner, then she came home to lie down Moses & Mel drove down, had been to see J Haight, I got them some tea and they went back to Haights, Jas is very low, Kate & Will also called Thur 26 Bright, but very windy, Mother about the same It takes me most of time to do the work. I read the paper to Mother & did some glueing Fri 27 A bright nice day, ground frozen. Mother not near so well, we sent for doctor again Jas, Haight died this morn. Kate & Will to C's this morning. �Sat 28 Almost an April day, cloudy towards night. Mother had a bad night Neuralgia very bad in her side, Charlies went up home Mrs J over this afternoon. Nellie called in. {Neuralgia is a stabbing, burning, and often quite severe pain that occurs due to a damaged nerve.} Dec 1889 Sn 29 Warm & rainy, heavy showers this afternoon then the sun came out between them like April but cleared up very quickly to-night The doctor thought Mother some better. Mrs Bowman came over in afternoon Nellie drove in on her way home from Ks Mon 30 Colder, bright part of day, a little snow flying Poor James buried to-day C's all went to funeral Elias's Moses's K & W called to see Mother. Elias's stayed, Mother still suffers {y really?} with neuralya. R & L washed for us. Tue 31 Bright, but very cold wind, ground frozen up I did up the work, waited on Mother and mended my dress there the doctor came & gave orders which employed me for an hour or two. Moses & Mel drove down but would not stay Jan 1890 Wed 1 New Years day and a wet one too, The sky was so red this morn first after day light that it made the ground look red, but it was raining a few minutes after Mother a little easier to-day, C's got a trunk from Jno for Lily, with some goodies{underlined} in it, Thur 2 Rainy in forenoon, but cleared up fine in afternoon I tried out and had to rest a spell on lounge after dinner. Norman went to Office & got our papers Mother about the same. Fri 3 Rather cold & cloudy in morn, but cleared up bright ground frozen, I had first got the morning work done up when Alice came, she helped me clean the pictures then she cleaned the entrys & did other things. Mother does not seem to gain much. Sat 4 A beautiful day, hard white frost. I did up the work & waited on Mother, Dr says she is better Lily went this morn to Toronto Ettie came over a little while. Sun 5 Another rainy day, very muddy, I had a bad headache, but managed to do up work and wait on Mother with Normans help, of course, I cannot see that she is much better. �Mon 6 Dull & damp, though did not rain much, some colder to-night. I did up work, cooked some dinner, mended my dress. Mother keeps very weak & poorly, Norman went to Office, brought my letter from Cath Moses came to see Mother Tue 7 A nice day, but quite a cold wind. Mother keeps about same. I did up morning work, then Norman & I cleaned out under the stairs, after dinner he rode punch up to K's, but K ate was first corning here so he came back. K stayed while Will went to town. I rec'd a card from John Wed 8 Cold and very stormy towards night Alice came out it was monthly mtg, drove herself, it stormed hard when she went home, she bought me some chicken & a cranberry frie, it came very acceptable Mother pretty comfortable, but weak Mrs Jolley was in awhile. Thur 9 A winter like day, quite fine in morn, but snowed all afternoon, enough to cover the ground Mother about the came from day to day, she hopes to be up soon The work keeps me busy till afternoon. I taught Norman to work on cardboard. Fri 10 A very fair winter day, a little misty snow fell, looks winterly out, but no sleighing yet, ground rough, I kept busy till late in afternoon about the house, wrote a card to Cath Mother not feeling very smart to-day. Fred is staying to C's, he is sick in bed to-day, doctor came to see him to-night. Sat. 11 An icy rain towards morn making a little crust but thawed soon & cleared up fine in afternoon, some cutters out. R & Walter also sick to-day. The doctor says it is La Grippe{french for influenza} that ails them. Mother better to-day. A came out. Jan 1890 Sun 12 Rainy again, but not cold, Mother sat up a little while this afternoon The doctor thinks she will get along now. C's about all sick to-day. Mon 13 Colder & windy, snowed hard towards night Mother sat up two or three hours, but she keeps very weak. I do not get much time to sit down now days. C's folks better all but Fred, Kate & Louie there to-night, Will went to meeting. Mrs J, in a little while Tue 14 A fine winter day, ground covered with snow, trees sparkled with frost this morn, but Sun quite warm Norman went up to K's, Mother about same, set up awhile I did up the work, waited on Mother, crotcheted a little �Wed 15 Rainy & soft again, nothing fresh to-day, Mother set up a while this afternoon. I went through the same routine as other days, only finished up Normans needle-book that he made. Thur 16 Stormed some Things went on about as usual to-day Mother set up a while. I wrote to John to-night We heard of J. Moore being shot. Fri 17 A nice day, pretty sharp air, cloudy in afternoon Alice drove out to stay all day, Elias is in Stratford. A, helped me clean up, she also blacked parlor stove. Mrs J came over awhile Elias came home on evening train, had his tea here. Sat 18 A beautiful warm day, I managed to do up the work but felt very poorly all day. La Grippe{influenza} having fastened on me. I ached terribly. The doctor came up to see Fred and came in to see me Jan 1890 Sun 19 Chilly damp air, rained towards night I had a very sick night and bad all to-day The doctor came again, Mother begins to cough too. Mon 20 Threatened to storm all day, wind blew cold I felt some better, doctor came again, I laid on lounge, Norman waited on us I helped Mother up. R. made me some chicken soup. Mel brought Emma to stay with us. Tue 21 Cold raw wind, snowed in afternoon Alice & Elias drove over to see us, but Alice has La Grippe{influenza} too and should not be out, Mother not feeling so well. We are both coughing away, Nancy to C's sick Wed 22 A very cold night, coldest yet I think, clear & cold all day. Mother felt pretty sick in afternoon Moses drove down to see us, I feel pretty well considering but terribly weak, lay on lounge most of time. Thur 23 Snowy & blowy, not quite so cold, We are about the same to-day Edie came down on noon train unexpected, walked up through the storm Mrs J came in to see us. I rec'd letter from Nellie. Fri 24 Clear & cold Mother little better, but coughs hard yet. Things went on about same. Emma & Edie Aid up work, I washed Stella & Walter & taught Norman to sew blocks for my days work. �Sat 25 Cloudy in afternoon, chilly wind, We feel some better Moses drove down, took Emma back Ettie came over this afternoon. Elias drove over and the doctor came in so we had plenty of collers Rec'd a letter from M.B Jan 1890 Sun 26 Cloudy, foggy & dull. We were very quiet all day Geo. came in a little while, Mother set up longer than usual, quite rainy towards night. Mon 27 Not very cold, but quite dull, Mother set up forenoon & afternoon, I wiped dishes and helped Edie pack Normans valise, he is going home to-morrow. Tue 28 A nice day, quite mild, but ground frozen Mother is gaining slowly She set up too long and got very tired Norman went on morning train I mended some stockings and set up mitten for Carrie Mott. Wed 29 A nice day, not very cold. Edie tried her hand at starting the fire & did well with it. I knit a little on mitten. Mrs Jolley came in awhile Thur 30 A misty chilly day I had a miserable headache all day. Old Mrs Haight buried here to-day Moses & el called in and brought our washing home. Will also called after the funeral. Fri 31 Rained some in morn but cleared up fine Alice came out & stayed an hour or two in afternoon. She looks very poorly, not having got entirely over La Grippe yet. I did a little mending and knit a little Mother seems to be gaining slowly, but very weak yet. Feb 1890 Sat 1 A chilly East wind. Edie got work done up by noon with a little of my help I still feel weak. Mother gets up in forenoon & takes a rest after dinner Uncle C. called to see us this afternoon. Feb 1890 Sun. 2 Cloudy, dull We had a very quiet day Edie & I read in afternoon I am reading "A New {Raft?} on the Family Tree," Mon. 3 Still no sleighing, cloudy. Edie & I took dishes out of cupboard & dusted them off. I finished one mitten & set up the other �Tue. 4 Another dull chilly misty day, rained a little bit towards noon. Mrs Jolley came in the morn they & Mr Baxters were going up to Moses's to-day Edie wrote home to-night. I knit on mitten Wed. 5 Very windy, grew colder towards noon, sky very red in morn. Edie washed her clothes & some for us, Mother not feeling extra well, though she got up to dinner. C's all went over to Palmers to tea. Thur 6 A bright beautiful day. I had a terrible head ache all day. Edie ironed. Alice & Elias called in, on their way up to Kate's. Charlie's went down to Lynnes, left Walter with us Fri 7 Snowed hard in afternoon, not very cold, though ground is frozen Mother not feeling so well we sent for the doctor again to-night, Edie & I were up late carrying out his directions I nearly finished the mittens Sat 8 Snow deep enough for sleighing, snowed some more to-day, lots of cutters & sleighs out. The doctor came again Mother not feeling any better she did not get up. I helped Edie with work & finished the mittens & waited on Mother Feb 1890 Sun 9 A very fair winter day It seems so nice to have some sleighing. Heser Woodard was buried here to-day. There was a number in to see Mother. Elias's and Moses's stayed. Mother feels very poorly to-day. Feb 10 A beautiful bright winter day, sleighing getting thin Another funeral to-day, Mrs Ficht's. Alice was here to dinner. Uncle & Aunt A. called to see Mother. She feels a little better The work keeps Edie & I quite busy Tue 11 A glorious winter morn, everything outside covered with white frost, it looked lovely in the sunshine but the sleighing is about gone, though a few cutters out Mother set up some, I felt poorly but helped around & waited on Mother Wed 12 Cloudy like a storm. Monthly mtg, but no one here Moses's called also Freffry's. I stitched Edie's N. dress and crocheted on tidy. Fred & C's all in to-night. Thur 13 A lovely bright day, thawed enough to make it sloppy under foot. Susie Sutton came over to see Mother. Mother gains very slow, sits up two or three hours a day, I knit on stocking for Stella. C's went up to Kate's �Fri 14 My birthday and a rainy one too, rained hard from East in forenoon. stacked up some about noon when Kate & Louie came down to celebrate the day. Alice had arranged to come, but it rained too hard. Will came & stayed to tea We did our Fri, work. I knit in afternoon Sat 15 Cleared up fine, not very cold Edie & I kept very busy all morn After dinner Alice came bringing us some good things, a nice birthday present & a boquet Ettie J. also brought a nice present so I had another birthday. {written in margin} Toronto University burned last night. Feb. 1890 Sun. 16 A beautiful day, thawed considerable. Mother keeps about same from day to day We had a good quiet afternoon for reading, I read to Mother E. Stover's son was buried to-day. Mon 17 A nice mild day, though not very bright, thawed through the day. Edie did some washing, I did up work & got dinner waited on Mother, and knit, Rec'd a card from John. Tue 18 A dull misty day, hard quite an ice storm last night, trees bent down considerable with ice, which is partly on yet, Mother sat up longer to-day, she got up before dinner. Edie ironed. I finished Stella's stocking & sat up tidy for Alice Wed 19 Bright till afternoon, then a cold E. wind Spring up, stormed in evening, thunder & lightning with sleet, I put in a busy day mending housework E. Palmers over to C's tonight, Mother seems to be gaining. Thur 20 A blustering stormy day, W. wind, snowed most of day but no sleighing, not so very cold. We got our work done early in morn, I then mended & crocheted on my tidy Edie is writing a letter, Charlie has gone for N. Fri 21 Cold West wind, ground slippery, one or two cutters out though a buggy would run better. Elias & Alice drove out. A stayed while E. went to town, she was learning to knit a tidy. Edie & I were busy all morn about the house sweeping & cleaning Mother about the same Sat 22 A mild nice day, bright in afternoon We got our work done up in morn, after dinner I read to Mother some, showed Stella about sewing block Edie went over to Jolley's awhile. C. taken sick in night R. sent for doctor this morn, but is better and up. Feb 1890 �Sun 23 Much warmer seems like a thaw up, a little damp snow & fine rain fell by spells. Another funeral to-day Mrs Andrew Wilson was buried, a large funeral. Edie went with Ettie. Mon. 24 Very mild & warm, rained a little in forenoon, what little snow is on is very soft I wrote a long letter to Nellie M. this afternoon. Edie finished her tidy Mother begins to walk a little alone. R has a birthday celebration for her Father. Tue, 25 Cloudy & dull, damp air, roads very bad I was busy about the house all morn, crocheted on my tidy in afternoon Edie went down town with Charlie & Nancy this afternoon and is learning to make a switch to-night. Wed 26 Cloudy still, but some colder, a raw wind. Edie cleaned upstairs in forenoon and worked on her switch in afternoon I helped with work and rusted out cupboard & dishes, finished up my tidy in evening K. & W. down to C's to-night. Mother keeps pretty much the same. Thur 27 Dull, chilly E. wind, ground frozen some this morn raining a little to-night. We got our work done up early and set down before diner. I started another tidy. E. started a pair of mittens for Nellie Mrs J. over awhile this evening. C. took Nancy home Fri 28 Last day of winter, and a dull one too, rained by spells, wind blows to-night We did out Fri. work got through by noon. I commenced a fine N, dress. Edie knit Mother has not felt so well to-day March 1890 Sat 1 Cold, snowed by spells, We got our work done up before dinner. Alice came while Alias went to town. Edie went down with him. C. took our lock to get cleaned got a letter from John {This page is a repeat of PDF Part B (26).} {This page is a repeat of PDF Part B 27.} March 1890 Sun 2 Bright in forenoon, but cold, cloudy in afternoon We had a quiet day. Geo. came in little while in afternoon, Charlies all gone out to Elias's. I wrote to John. �Mon 3 Not very cold, snowed about noon, big soft-flakes like sugar snow. Edie washed, I had a headache but did up the work, got dinner and helped Edie some Mother feels better. Emma Corless brought our washing home. Tues 4 Very stormy all day colder towards night, ground nicely covered with snow. I helped Edie iron in forenoon and crocheted on some insertion for white apron in afternoon. Fred went to Brantford to work. Wed, 5 Very cold, but clear, Edie & I got the work done up early then I worked on my white apron Edie is making a tidy for me. Mother seems to be gaining. Thur 6 Very very cold, clear & frosty, The coldest spell yet but did not freeze anything in the entrys. We got the work done up in morn, had a good time to sew nearly finished my apron, J Corless to C's for dinner he came in to see us. I rec'd letter from Lib. Mother is able to sit up longer and wipes the dishes sometimes. Fri 7 Another clear cold day, beautiful & bright, very cold this morn, but a little warmer towards night We did our usual Fri, sweeping I finished my apron and commenced one for Edie She also finished my tidy. Will called in and brought some fresh meat for Mother. Sat 8 A lovely bright day thawed enough to make it some muddy John came in and surprised us this morn he came to C's last night Moses & Harry here to dinner too. A came out after dinner. March 1890 Sun 9 Another delightful day. Mother got up earlier than usual to visit with John, he & c. went to Church. Edie went to church with. Will, then home with him J took tea with Mother & I, then he & C went to church Kate & Louie came & stayed with us while Will & Edie went to Church in evening, Mother & the rest us did not go to bed till eleven o'clock Mon 10 Dull, snowed some then turned to rain. J. went home on afternoon train after making some calls, Moses drew us two loads of wood. Lottie over in afternoon I worked on E's white apron, She started another tidy Tue 11 A rainy day getting very muddy, M. brought a load of wood this afternoon. I finished E's apron, she finished the tidy, I also fasted Stellas blacks she finished the last of {second?} quilt. �Wed 12 Rained hard part of day, Monthly mtg, but no one here though we waited dinner & cooked a chicken and made a pudding. I had a headache but cleaned E's dress in afternoon Thur 13 Dull in morn, but brightened up nice in afternoon C & R started to go up home but only got as far as Will's, roads being so bad, Stella stayed with us. Edie walked down town in afternoon Mother knit a little for first time since being sick I did some mending cleaned out dish cupboard Fri 14 Nice & bright in morn but stormed some after. ground frozen a little. K. sent word for me to come up to-day but thought I wouldn't. E & I did up Fri, work washed our heads, and prepared cotton & foundation for spread Sat 15 Cold & blustery. We did our Sat. work before dinner I worked on N. dress in afternoon. C sent for our seeds E. got letter to-night saying she must come home Monday March 1890 Sun. 16 Very stormy We were alone all day Mother felt very poorly. Edie took tea in to C's. I got our own tea Mon. 17 Very stormy in forenoon, not so bad in afternoon C. took Edie to Station in morn. I did up the work Stella helped me some, worked on N, dress Moses brought load of wood. Tue. 18 Not very cold, nor stormy, ground frozen yet, but not very deep. I have fire to make now mornings got the morn, work done up in good time worked on N. dress in afternoon M. brought two loads of wood The Bible Society collectors called on us Wed. 19 A nice day, though cloudy towards night, Alice come out this morn but had not been here long when Treffry's came for her, they were going out there so she went home, I was so disappointed Mother feels some better. M. brought two loads of wood. I worked on N. dress. Thur. 20 Beautiful till afternoon when it rained a little bit I worked a little on N. dress but done get much time to sew, though Mother helped a little to-day about getting meals, and Stella helps me too. Will called in he brought some {grinching?} Fri. 21 Rained a little in night, looked showery this morn but cleared up. I kept busy all morn, swept our room & dusted beside the regular work Mother peeled potatoes & helped considerable though she is still weak. C went down town brought me a leer from Edie I worked n. dress C & R went over to Palmers to eat sugar �Sat. 22 Cloudy, chilly wind. though right at sunset I worked hard all morn, swept the sitting room and cleaned entrys besides the rest got through at noon. Susie Sutton and A came in afternoon awhile. Ettie came over after supper {written in left margin} Mother got up to her breakfast first time for 15 week March 1890 Sun 23 Stormy by spells, would snow hard for few minutes then the sun came out colder towards night, thawed a little of what froze last night, good sugar weather Mother & I had a nice quiet day to read. Geo. same in few minutes Mon 24 Bright & nice, but a cold wind, looks like a storm to night, thawed to-day I kept busy about the house till noon, dusted upstairs Mother goes around helping quite a bit. Moses brought last load. Tues 25 Chilly E. wind early in morn, but turned warmer & rained hard till near noon then brightened up Charlie went to Office got a card saying Willie would come to-morrow. I finished N dress, rained some to-night. Wed 26 Stormy by spells, heavy squalls of damp snow, terrible roads, Charlie went Station for Nellie Huxley. I did up the work good, and made a white skirt had dinner waiting for Nellie Mother feels better. Thur 27 A bright beautiful day, Sun very warm. Nelie & I got through work early. I crocheted on some lace for my white skirt. wrote to Mary Burtis. Saw the first robin & blackbird Fri 28 A most terrible day storm of snow & rain from East. wind blew hard through night and a thunder storm early in morn. Alice came out in morn & stayed all day Elias went to Woodstock on train, snow quite deep to-night Nellie was sick all day Sat 29 A fair winter day. All sleighs & cutters out to-day, {croll?} wind, but sun warm, though it did not thaw much. Nellie better, we did our Sat, work I crocheted on lace in afternoon. C & R gone up home to-night. March 1890 Sun 30 A beautiful bright day though quite a cool wind about half the people were out in cutters but pretty muddy in middle of day Nellie went to church with Ettie & Lottie I read, "Julia Reid," to Mother. Alice called in �Mon 31 Another grand day. Sun very warm. Will took his meat down to C's, to smoke it this morn, and I came home with him to stay a few days and make a spread. Emma Haight is here, I had my first cutter ride, a pretty rough one, it was frozen in morn but soon thawed, worked at spread in afternoon Kate sugared off tonight April 1890 Tues 1 Another fine day. I had bad headache all day could not work till middle of afternoon, then not much Emma worked on it. Will took her to station to-night. Wed 2 Still another fine day My head ached all night and all forenoon but I kept {complur?} on it and worked away. Louie is very good she amuses me so much calls herself Baby Jape. Thur 3 Fine till afternoon when it clouded up and sprinkled some. I put in a busy day at the spread it makes my fingers very sore, Will went to town in morn. Kate did some trading with an egg buyer. Fri 4 Cloudy all day, except a little while in morn, rained a little bit in forenoon, grew colder in afternoon It has been good sap weather, freezes at night quite hard I worked faithfully on the spread, Kate does most of cutting for me, Will helped me work some to day. I want to get it done to get home to-morrow {written in left margin} Good Friday Sat 5 Another beautiful day, froze pretty hard last night Finished the spread about 3 o'clock, then got ready and Will brought me home as he went to town, the roads muddy & rough. Mother is quite Smart. A letter from J. and one from Nellie April 1890 Sun 6 Bright in morn but clouded up like rain, seems quite spring like to hear the robins & phebe birds blackbirds and frogs Nellie & Nancy walked down to church We were shocked to hear of G. Cooke being found dead in bed this morn. Kate & Will called in on their way home I read in "Julia Reid" {written in right margin} Easter Sunday Mon 7 Rained some in night but nice to-day, roads in a bad state. I finished up lace for white skirt, wrote a letter & posted it to John. Nellie went over to Jolleys in afternoon, Charlie took Nancy hoe & got molasses for John. Tue 8 Rained this morn, but cleared up fine & warm G. Cooke buried to-day. I put the dots in bedspread for Alice and feel very tired to-night. C & R gone up to Mollins to stay all night �Wed 9 A little rain this morn, but sun out and wind blowing hard before noon Moses & Mel came from Monthly mtg to dinner. Nellie went down town with Mrs Jolley. I worked on spread. Stella stayed with us rather squally & rainy to-night Thur 10 Snowed a little this morn with damp chilly wind Kate & Louie came this morn & stayed all day. Will come to tea. Nellie went down town with him, C & R got home about 2 o'clock. I worked on and finished the spread. Fri 11 Bright & drying but the wind is cold. I did my Fri. sweeping & other work, read the papers and crocheted on the insertion for Cath apron Sat 12 A lovely day, Sun very warm, quite windy, drying up ground fast. I helped with work then sat out doors and gratered horseradish for dinner & raked around the door Kate Louie came while Will went to town. Alice & Charlie drove over, it is her birthday, she brought us a pie and meat April 1890 Sun 13 A grand lovely day most like summer We had both doors open and let fire down, Charlie & Carrie came out. Nellie went to Church in morn with Will and to-night with George, Mother is getting quite smart. Mon 14 Morning dull, cold wind, bright towards night Nellie washed, clothes dried. I cleaned out dish cupboard and worked on Cath white apron Wm Lynnes & wife to C's to tea. Tues 15 A bright day, wind quite cool. Mother & Nellie ironed in morn. N. walked to town in afternoon. I worked on apron. garden seeds came. Wed 16 A lovely day, sharp white frost this morn and the ground frozen, warmer towards night, I had a miserable headache but worked a little on the apron We got the work done early and had a nice long day. saw Kate & Will go out home very early Thur 17 Another grand day Sun very warm, a white frost Nellie walked up to Kate's to spend the day. I finished the apron at last. Charlie went down town this afternoon Mother rec'd a box by express from John, containing some fresh & dried fruit Fri 18 A fine day, though cool wind I did my Friday sweeping, and spent the afternoon in mending Nellie walked down town in afternoon I wrote a letter to John & sent it off. Charlie is going ploughing �Sat 19 Bright but very cold this morn, froze hard last night Mother & Nellie cleaned the stove out, we got the work done up early I made a cake and crocheted on tidy. Nellie walked down to Office after tea. April 1890 Sun 20 A beautiful day, with a cool wind Nellie went down to S.S. did not come home till after church at night. C & R went up home, left Walter with us Alice & Elias called in before meeting Mon 21 A lovely day Sun very warm Nellie washed some blankets they dried nice, she went over to Mr Jolleys after tea I crochet on my tidy Tue 22 Another fine day, very dry & dusty, some wind. Nellie &I cleaned out parlor & bedroom got through about 3 then she walked down town Ettie & Lottie came over to tea. I feel very tired Wed 23 Had a nice rain all forenoon, made the grass took nice and green I crocheted some lace for R. worked all day at it Mother has a cold & swollen face Nellie slept a good share of the day Thur 24 Bright except a while in morn, but a cool wind I crocheted for R. again as yesterday. Nellie walked out to Haights after dinner we set up {fax?} her but she has not come yet Fri 25 A nice day though cold E. wind, we got the work done up early, sweeping all done and intended to clean upstairs but Nellie did not get back till 10 and it was too late Mrs Palmer over to C's Sat 26 A cold rainy day, or at least it rained hard from about 11 o'clock. We did our sat. work and I traded a little with Bradley and I washed Stella before dinner Crocheted on tidy in afternoon Charlie went down in rain and got the mail. April 1890 Sun 27 Dull & rainy till about noon, then cleared up cooler to-night, had a dull headache but read a little. Geo. came in a while, he & Nellie started for church but were too late. �Mon 28 A beautiful day, with a cool freeze. I went down town with Charlie in morn came home helped get dinner, then started some lace for R. Nellie went down town in afternoon. Kate & Will called or drove in to-night Tue 29 Rained most all forenoon but fine in afternoon Mother, Nellie & I did the ironing in morn, Moses called in took tea, then Nellie went home with him to stay all night Wed 30 Rather dull in morn, but brightened up, a somewhat cold strong wind. I took up sitting room & bedroom carpets. Moses brought Nellie home, she helped m clean woodwork in sitting room, bedroom & entrys May 1890 Thur 1 Rained last night, fine to-day, though cool Nellie & I cleaned upstairs finished before tea. Bradley came to whitewash but was too poorly to do it, so went home. Isaac Mott came in to see Mother Alice & Elias drove over a little while, Edwin has gone on to Dakota Nellie walked down to Office after tea, brought me a letter & paper from John. Fri 2 Bright but cool, hard frost this morn. We waited around all morn for the whitewasher to come, but he came after dinner, papered the entrys as well, after tea I cleaned some of windows. K & W drove down to C's Sat 3 A lovely day, very warm We got up early. N. cleaned stove before lighting fire, we put down both carpets before dinner. I kept busy till near tea time and ful{felt?} tired. Mother feels rather used up too. May 1890 Sun. 4 A misty damp morn, chilly all day. Alice & Elias called in, Nellie & Ettie walked down to church in morn. Geo. took H. out to Elias's in afternoon Mother is very lame to-day, while I have a sore throat. Mon 5 Misty this morn and rained some this afternoon Nellie washed, some of the clothes dried before the rain, Nellie went home this afternoon. Moses took dinner to Cs. I was busy about the house this forenoon, crocheted on R's lace this afternoon. Tue 6 Partly bright, rained & hailed a little in afternoon, chilly to-night. Mother ironed with my help. We both felt very tired when done. In afternoon I cut out an under garment for Stella, to make it herself. �Wed 7 Cool, bright mostly hard frost. We put the room upstairs to rights After dinner I taught Stella to sew and crocheted on tidy. No school yesterday nor today, Teacher sick. Charlie went to Milldale for flour Jimmie Cloane working for Charlie Thur 8 A fine day, quite cool, sharp frost. Besides the usual work I cleaned out cupboard & dishes, taught S. & crocheted on tidy. Charlie ploughed our garden. Jimmie cleaned out raspberry bushes. Fri 9 Bright & cool in forenoon. Started to rain in afternoon, but the boys kept to work. I kept busy working around till near morn, crocheted in afternoon Sat 10 A very wet day, cold E. rain all day with the exception of a few hours, lovely sunset tonight though & cold. I finished the tidy all but fringe and sewed some lace on, for Stella. Moses called, he was going to Brantford. May 1890 Sun 11 Beautiful day, but cool enough for a fire to feel good, froze hard last night, ground frozen some. Alice & Elias & Carrie called in. I read to Mother when not visiting with C. & R. Mon 12 Bright till afternoon when it clouded up and sprinkled a little, some warmer. I fixed the crumb-cloth, did some basted another garment for Stella and set up a stocking for myself. C. put his first garden seed in. Tue 13 Rained by spells, warm growing showers, grass looks beautiful grows fast. I straightened out fruit cupboard grated some horseradish and repaired m clothes Mother bought some fish of R. Treffry, C went to Milldale for grist. Wed. 14 Cloudy like rain till towards night, then bright, a little cool, Alice Marrianna Emma & Lizzie & baby here to dinner, being Monthly mtg. I didn't do much but help with housework and visit. C. & R. gone up to Kate's to-night. Thur 15 Bright mostly through it looked rainy by spells, quite cool wind. After doing up work I repaired my clothes S. Burtis came in afternoon, took tea with Mother & I and stayed all night with Charlies Fri 16 Fine, but cool wind. We did part of our Sat. work to-day, so to-morrow would be easier for us, Mother not feeling very strong yet, though pretty well for her In afternoon did some repairing & knit Ellie & her cousin came over in evening, brought me some lovely pansies �Sat 17 Bright, Sun warm but a cold wind. We did our work early and cleaned up before dinner, in afternoon I mended Stellas dress & washed her which took most of afternoon May 1890 Sun 18 Dull rained through middle of day real hard nobody here to-day. We didn't get our mail and felt lost without the herald, but I read Stellas library to her. Mon 19 Bright in morn, cloudy in afternoon, sprinkled some towards. Mother washed, first time since she was sick I wrote to Lib, and was in garden all after-noon Jimmie Sloane planted lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, beans and potatoes for us. Peach trees in blossoms. Tue 20 Bright in afternoon, real cool, We ironed in morn I had a miserable headache, knit some in afternoon Moses drove over for little while, says Edwin is coming home. Wed 21 Bright most of day, cool, frost last night, rained a little towards night. School opened to-day. R. washed & colored Stellas pink dress. I sewed for Rachel The flowering currants are out sweet. Thur 22 Cloudy towards night, though a fine day, much warmer to-night. I did some sewing for myself in forenoon and sewed for Rachel in afternoon Fri 23 Thunder storm towards morn, ground too wet to work, cleared up fine in afternoon, I made scrap bag for R. a birthday present. They cleaned the cellar out. Moses came & took Charlie up to Dereham to visit some factories Sat 24 Cloudy & slightly rainy part of day, but fine awhile towards night, thunder & lightening about dark, Mother I I took dinner in to C's being Rachel's birthday. I put the fringe in my tidy. washed Stella and sewed some lace on for her. May 1890 Sun 25 Warm & showery till afternoon, making the roads very sloppy then cleared up nice. Elias & Alice & Carrie called in on their way up to K's. Edwin came home Thur. night. Charlie went up and got Nancy. J. Corless called on us. I had a severe headache, Cherry & pear trees are in full blossom. �Mon 26 A lovely day, grew cloudy and rained little in afternoon but fine soon after. Fred called in to see us. People are holding the 24th to-day I did some mending. a man came along with a dancing bear, which he let dance for 10 cts. Tues 27 Another lovely day, quite cool wind. I had a miserable headache all morn but it grew better sot hat I wrote to Nellie M. & Edie Huxley in afternoon. Ettie brought me a lovely bunch of pansies. Wed 28 Bright & rather cool till towards night when it grew cloudy and sprinkled the least bit. I puttered around the house and did a little sewing and got ready to go to Elias's with Mother after tea to stay a few days. C, is going to take us. Thur 29 A slight rain before we got up this morn but turned out a beautiful day. Sun very warm but a cool breeze. I enjoyed the day very much, helped Alice make shirts for Edwin she has not quite finished housecleaning, got her new carpet home to-night We had some asparagus for first to-day. Fri 30 Bright this morn, towards noon threatened rain thundered by spells, did rain some towards night, boys finished getting in one price corn. I sewed on carpet for Alice all day Sat 31 A lovely day, very warm, Charlie came out for us this morn got home about 10. After dinner I went over to Mr Jolleys first time this year. Nancy & Rachel cleaning house started a tidy for Ettie to make. June 1890 Sun 1 A perfect June day I think, very warm. Appletree blossoms blowing off and the lilacs out very sweet I had a very bad headache not able to read a bit till after tea. Mon. 2 another summer day, bright & beautiful The country looks lovely & fresh Mother washed, clothes dried quick, I did up the work, swept, dusted, washed dishes, made bed, wiped off floors, & prepared dinner The garden stuff up nice except potatoes, sold milk for first Tue. 3 Very very warm, bright till noon, then we had thunder shower but not much rain, tonight however, are having a tremendous thunder & lightening shower, almost a continual flash. We ironed I did some mending in afternoon. Charlie & Nancy went to town I rec'd a letter from John �Wed. 4 Still thundering & raining this morn, then Sun came out very hot & sultry, continued to thunder all day. A great deal of rain through night, Flats covered with water, I made print shirt for Walter Thur 5 Very warm this morn, a little cooler in afternoon, more breeze, threatened to rain. I did some sewing for myself also knit some. Charlie started roadwork Fri 6 Cloudy nearly all day, threatened with a thunder shower in afternoon but it passed over. Kate's boy William Edwin born this morn, Jimmie worked in our garden this afternoon, planted beans & potatoes I put new sleeves in my grey dress and did our Fri. work. Sat 7 Cold wind and very cloudy till afternoon then cleared up I finished my dress, did up work, made a cake, and got ready to go out to Elias's with Emma H. and stay a week Aunt Alice Uncle C. and Moses called in afternoon. June 1890 Sun. 8 A beautiful day though cool, some frost last night Emma & I got here at tea time, Alice drove back to stay all night at K's, after dinner Edwin took Em up & brought his Ma home S. Burtis came this afternoon Mon 9 Another nice day, but very warm I sewed on an apron for Carrie and did various little chores for Alice to help her get ready to go to Toronto this afternoon in order to be there for Convocation to-morrow when Nellie will take her degree of B.A. Tues 10 Mostly cloudy, threatened to rain, quite warm Carrie & I did up the work, and got dinner work over then took a rest after which we cleaned up and I sewed till supper time, after that we hoed the flower bed. Wed 11 Bright part of time, a heavy shower in afternoon with some thunder & lightening, The house work and cooking dinner kept us busy in forenoon. I sewed in afternoon, Alice came home to-night. Thur 12 Cloudy all morn Sun very warm in afternoon I got up with a miserable headache which I doctored all forenoon, after dinner it felt better so I went with Alice up to see Kate, called in to see Mother. {written in right margin} We had our first new butter Fri 13 Cloudy & warm. Alice washed. I helped around the house in the morn, and sewed for Alice in the forenoon. Edwin gave me the first strawberry �Sat 14 Cloudy partly. Elias went to Brantford back on the noon train, down town in afternoon Nellie came to-night from Toronto I sewed all day fixing white dress for Carrie June 1890 Sun 15 A lovely day with cool breeze. Sun very warm I went with Nellie & Carrie up to Kate's in afternoon, stayed to tea, then I came home. Mon 16 A vey warm bright day. Mother washed I did up the work and got dinner, fixed my blue dress in afternoon Tue. 17 Terribly hot, threatened with a thunder shower but did not rain much here. I helped with ironing in morning and did some mending in afternoon Wed 18 Some cooler to-day, so we do not mind having a little fire. I sewed up a sheet for A. Charlie went to town brought me a letter from Edie. Thur 19 Another nice day not too hot and nice and cool at night We sided out the closed up stairs before dinner. I also dusted out the dishcupboard then sewed another sheet. Lottie brought us the first strawberries we have had. Fri 20 A lovely day though pretty hot in Sun. looks like rain to-night. I weeded in garden most of day and felt very, but went down afterwards with C. S Burtis came after tea to stay all night Sat 21 Very rainy till afternoon, chilly E. rain then cleared up fine. Alice & Carrie came out it being Quarterly mtg. Alice stayed till after tea Burtis went home with her. Carrie stayed all night She & Stella took part in S.S. Conference Willie Treffry brought our molasses up. June 1890 Sun 22 Close & warm, thundered and rained a little in forenoon, but brightened up by time meeting was out, nobody here to-day, we had a quiet afternoon. Mon, 23 A fine day but very very warm, so close, We put our molasses in cans, did up the work and I sewed & read the rest of time. Lottie brought C's & us such a quart of berries Tue 24 Another very warm day though a little more breeze than yesterday. We had very warm work too doing up fruit most of day, first as we were cleaning some gooseberries R. brought in, Edwin came with a hot strawberries for Cs. & us. �Wed 25 A beautiful day Sun very warm, but a cool breeze We expected Alice out, but K. being poorly Will took her up there, then to S.S. convention to-night and then left her to stay all night with us. Paulina & Jessie came to see us. Moses, Mel and Em were here to tea also. Thur 26 A lovely day, quite cool in evening. I had a headache after tea, did not do much of anything to day, wrote a letter to Edie H. read in afternoon Fri 27 A fine day, grew pretty warm in afternoon Had a miserable headache in morn, but it wore off, Nellie came out stayed all day, I came home with her, had a nice ride. Sat 28 A thunder shower in morn, cleared up about 9 very warm or hot, about 90 in shade. I could eat me breakfast, was so sick, felt better by noon. Nellie & I sat in shade of trees all afternoon. C's baby born to-day.{In the left margin "Olive" is written, not in the diarists handwriting.} C. took Alice home and I came with him today. June 1890 Sun 29 Another very hot day, threatened to rain towards night. Alice drove out to dress the baby then she & Carrie went home, I read in afternoon. Mon 30 Bright and very hot, terribly hot to-night I have been busy mending my clothes. Wm Lynnes & wife up to see R. July 1890 Tue 1 Cloudy most of day, but very warm & close thundered, Sun shining towards night, Mother washed and feels very tired, I did up the work, knit some, and hoed in garden after tea Wed 2 Cool early in morn, Sun came out very hot, two light thunder showers, noon and after, some cooler to-night, Nellie drove out to breakfast, then I went home with her and spent the day She brought me home to-night, had a fin drive each way, going around by town, I regretted leaving Mother to do all the ironing though Thur 3 Very much cooler, so that we kept a fire all day, it was cloudy also, Alice came in afternoon and brought Kate & children and Will came for them after tea I didn't do much of anything and yet kept busy �Fri 4 Bright but a very cool wind, cold enough at night for a frost & very clear, a little fire felt comfortable, I cut out a gingham dress for Louie, was first starting to go over to Jolleys when Susie came and after awhile Jessie came over. Sat 5 Beautiful, pleasantly cool, but warmer towards night. Had a miserable headache, better in afternoon. Made button holes for Mrs J. Moses here to tea. Nellie came & took me for a drive {written in right margin} A letter from John. July 1890 Sun 6 Warmer, bright till afternoon when it threatened to rain. We had a quiet day I got the children ready for S.S. and read & rested myself. Mon, 7 Very warm, ground getting dry. I sewed all day on Louie's dress, worked a pattern on skirt Norman popped in after tea & surprised us Paulina made us a short call Boys went up to Jimmes & got some black cherries Tue 8 Tremendous hot, though there was a good breeze, in afternoon a thunder shower with heavy rain & high wind which blew down some buildings. Nellie came out, after tea it was fine, so I went down town with her and then out home. Wed 9 Real cool so that we kept a fire and some doors shut, bright, Alice brought me home and she will stay till to-morrow. It was Monthly mtg, Uncle C & Emma here to dinner, Alice & I went down town, I got a dress Thur 10 A lovely day, some warmer, but just nice. Alice & I papered our bedroom. After tea H. Dickinson from Toronto called, Nellie & Carrie came for Alice. I sewed on dress after tea. Charlie started haying. Fri 11 A fine day, but sun very warm. After doing up the work I went in garden & weeded but it made my headache, though I finished Louies dress in afternoon with hard work Sat 12 Bright & pretty warm in forenoon, cloudy & close in afternoon, sprinkled a little I did my first Sat. work, gave Stella a bath & took one myself Walter was sick on our lounge most all day We had boiled beets for first. Nellie came in afternoon took me for a drive. July 1890 �Sun 13 Oh! so warm to-day, fairly hot, Paulina came last night and stayed till this afternoon. Carrie came out this morn on her way to K's, Will came for her. Mon 14 Another hot day, cloudy towards night, very dry again, Mother washed, did two blankets besides the clothes, felt very tired & hot. I did up the work & got dinner. Charlies head laid him up, but towards night he & Nancy took the rolls to be spun. Tue 15 Very very warm, very little breeze We ironed this morn and it seemed as though we would melt. In afternoon I did some mending. Nellie out and I came home with her to stay all week and make my dress. Wed 16 A thunder shower along about noon, rained quite hard, sun came out hot, but a breeze sprung up and it grew quite cool by night. I worked at my dress all day The two Mrs Palmer & Willie came in afternoon also Emma H. & A. Douglas came to tea, had been to Kate's. Fri. 18 A beautiful day with a cool breeze. I had a slight headache, but went with Nellie to Town for a ride in morn it was so nice, no dust, sewed at my dress the rest of time Lots of folks coming for bee stuff. Nellie is braiding her blue dress. Sat 19 Very cool, with strong breeze, but bright & nice, I finished my dress all but trimming. Went down Town with Nellie after tea. got letter from John drove over home and came back with Nellie to stay another night, got home first dark, real cold riding. July 1890 Sun 20 A lovely day, real cool. out of Sun. I had a dull headache all day. Nellie & Edwin went to church in morn, first got back when Kate. Will & children came, brought Carrie home. Nellie & Carrie brought me home after tea. Mon 21 A fine day, pleasantly cool, out of Sun. After doing up work I wrote a long letter to John. Nellie came first as we are going to have dinner for me to help on her blue dress, which I did, She went home after tea. {written in left margin} Charlie cut Wills wheat to-day. Tue 22 Another nice day, pretty warm out in Sun. I worked in garden two hours before dinner and felt very warm & tired We canned a few Raspberries, the first, In afternoon I put velvet on my dress Charlie took Nancy home to-night, she has been here over eight weeks. {written in left margin} A letter from Edie Huxley. �Wed 23 Bright part of day and quite warm, then clouded up like rain, wind blew. Alice called in on her way to K's to pick raspberries, asked me to go, but I didn't feel well enough, Mothers head bad too. I thinned the carrots to-night. {written in left margin} C started to cut his wheat. Thur 24 Rained several showers, some thunder with it, cooler to-night The rain would do much good Mother picked few berries and our first mess garden peas. I dusted out the dishcupboard beside my regular work, and started a tidy. Fri 25 Nice day, pretty warm A heavy thunder shower in the night, and threatens for another one now. I did my Fri. work, wrote to Edie and crochet on tidy Nellie & Jessie called in this morn. C finished cutting wheat Sat 26 Nice day, cool breeze turned cooler last night though the Sun is pretty warm. I did my Sat work, dusted up stairs & down. Afternoon I was about to start over to Mrs Jolleys when Nellie came & wanted me to go home with her, so I did. July 1890 Sun 27 A lovely day, pretty warm out, but cool in house Got up with a headache, but it went of before noon Alice & Elias & Carrie went to meeting, C stayed with Stella till night, Charlie R & baby came out in afternoon, Nellie brought me home after tea and took Carrie & Stella back Mon 28 Nice day but very warm, Mother washed. I did up the work and then was busy fixing my dresses and took care of the baby some for R. Alice called in, had been up to K's picking raspberries Tue 29 Very very warm, We ironed in the morn, after dinner I went in & helped Rachel do up, then cut out some new sleeves for my print dress & made them. Nellie drove over after tea, she is going to Brantford to-morrow Wed 30 Several slight showers, close & warm, I had a tedious headache but helped to do up the work and rocked the baby awhile for R. Rec'd a letter from John. B.M. brought a {colt?} for C. to break. Thur 31 Terribly sultry & hot, though considerable breeze acts like a thunder shower coming I put sleeves in my dress and crocheted on tidy �Aug 1890 Fri 1 A fine day, Sun very hot, but air clearer & better quite cool and nice to-night, I had a headache all morn but did my Fri. sweeping, felt better after dinner so went over to Mr Jolleys found Mr & Mrs J. busy with bees & honey, but stayed to tea. then Lottie came over with me and brought a pan of apples, Moses had been here and brought us some potatoes Sat 2 Fine but pretty warm, After doing my work went in and helped R. a little, crocheted in afternoon. C. drawing hay in driving house, Norman went with Harry & Most up to see John. Nellie & Carrie drove out after tea. N. took me for a drive. Aug 1890 Sun 3 The hottest day so far I think, 98{degrees symbol} in he shade, thundered some & looked like rain. I went up to K's with Edwin & Nellie to dinner and then came home with them to stay a day or two Mon 4 Some cooler, rained some towards night. I made a spread foundation for Alice and wound some cotton for it. Alice washed. Tues 5 Much cooler, a smart shower early this morn I finished winding the cotton Nellie & Carrie brought me home in afternoon after driving down town They took tea with us Wed 6 A beautiful day, Some warmer, After doing up the work I went in the garden and weeded till noon & got very tired. I crochet on tidy in afternoon Charlie cut oats for Will, took Norman & Walter. Thur 7 Looked some like rain, not overly warm. I had a miserable headache & sore neck, so did it do much but crochet a little on another tidy. Charlie finished cutting oats for Will, took Stella & Norman with him covered my chair over. Fri 8 Pretty warm, bright, Did our Fri. sweeping & tidying, crocheted on tidy in afternoon. Clarence came and took us by surprise Bessie Moore brought him he has grown a good deal, but looks much the same. Sat 9 Another fine day, a nice breeze, but Sun pretty warm turned much cooler to-night. I did up my work and cleaned up before dinner then crocheted all afternoon finishing all but some fringe. Clarence went up to see Aunt Katie with Bessie & Grace this afternoon �Aug 1890 Sun 10. Very cool all day, cloudy in morn but brightened up, real cold to-night Paulina & Jessie came over last night and stayed to-day. We all took dinner to Charlie's. Charlie run a hail in his foot badly but took P. & J. up to see Katie after tea, then home. Mon 11 Nice, some warmer but cool breeze very dry & dusty Mother washed, I did work got dinner. Clarence took me down town this afternoon tog et some little presents for J. & P. came home and worked at them S. Burtis to Cs all night. Tue 12 Some warmer but nice breeze Mother & I ironed in morn. I made white apron for Paulina in afternoon Nellie drove over with her friend Miss Clayton. C's foot some better, cut oats to-day. S Burtis bid us good bye, he goes to {Neb?} soon Wed 13 Bright fore part of day, but blew like rain to-night After doing up my work, went in and helped R. till moon, Finished up Jessie's present. She & Paulina called to bid us good bye tonight. C. took them over to Stevens monthly mtg, no one here Thur 14 Cloudy and rained least bit this morn, then cleared up and sun came out hot, think there was rain South about noon Cooler to-night. Clarence & drove up to Mose's took dinner & tea there, had green corn brought some home. C. finished cutting grain {written in left margin} Letter from Lizzie Burtis Fri 15 Bright, nice & cool, but terribly dry & dusty. We did our Fri. work, kept us busy till noon. I knit on my black stocking this afternoon. The baby poorly, they sent for the doctor, by Milne. Sat 16 Cool this morn, but grew warm through the day. After doing up my work went in and helped R. most of day the baby being poorly, Nellie & Miss Robson drove over for a few minutes in afternoon Mrs Harper died suddenly Aug 1890 Sun 17 Warm this morn but started to rain about 11, had a nice rain after which it was much cooler clear to-night Clarence & Norman got wet coming from church, Alice & Miss Robson called in few minutes Kate & children came to-night and stayed while Will went to church Mon 18 A nice, bright day, quite cool, Mother washed out a few things this morn. After dinner Clarence drove me over to Suttons, came for me after tea, we drove down town, Mrs Jolley �was in when we got home. W. Batty called this afternoon. {written in left margin} letter from E. Hexley Tue 19 Cloudy, dull, started to rain towards noon but did not make out much till night when it poured for a little while. C's threshed out his wheat, Clarence & I went out to Elias's in afternoon, came home in rain but didn't get wet, Alice up to K's few days Wed 20 Cleared up fine & cool. Clarence & I went up to K's to dinner then he went over to Suttons for visit We came home after tea, had good visit, Thur 21 Rained hard most of forenoon, chilly rain from East cleared up towards night, cold, I finished one stocking and started another. Clarence went to Farringtons in afternoon. Will's to C's tonight. Elias went up to K's for Alice Fri 22 Cleared up bright to-day, but cold, I did my Fri, work went out and picked the first Lima beans for dinner Clarence & I went over to Jolleys in afternoon, took tea there. Sat 23 Bright but cool, they say there was some frost last night in low places, Clarence went home this morn, after getting him off I kept busy about the house till noon. Cleaned up after dinner, then we picked over Edlerberries which Norman picked for us. Nellie went to her school to-day. Aug 1890 Sun 24 Bright in morning, but grew cloudy about noon, real chilly. Alice & Charlie called after meeting I went home with them. Edwin & Carrie brought me home after tea Mon 25 Dull in morn but brightened up awhile then cloudy rest of day, sprinkled a little. Mother washed, clothes dried I got dinner and tried to working garden, but too damp Norman went home this afternoon. I sent letter to Edie C & Nancy went down for yarn. Tue 26 Rained little in night and again this afternoon some. I helped Mother iron them went in garden & hoed a little and gathered our few pickling onions came in, cleaned up, and read some to Stella in evening. Wed 27 A beautiful day, cool wind, clouded over once or twice & sprinkled a little. I looked for Alice out to go down town but she didn't come. C & R went down I made a white skirt and did some mending. Got card from Clarence. �Thur 28 A cloudy sky, looks like rain, though sun peeped out few times, quite cool, Rachel put the baby in short clothes. I dusted out the parlor and other work then knit on my stocking till noon. Afternoon I put fresh cover on Mothers rocking chair. Mrs J. brought us a little basket of nice apples. Fri 29 Rained first thing this morn, had rained some in night, cleared away but cloudy by spells all day, real cool. Alice came out this morn, She & I went down town after dinner. I got new print dress and stuff to fix my silk one, Got a letter from Jessie Sat 30 Cloudy with cold wind. I got my work done up early and made the skirt to my new blue print, Went out after tea and rocked the baby and washed Stella & Walter in the tub for Rachel. Aug 1890 Sun, 31. A beautiful day though cool enough for a fire to feel good. We had a quiet day, Stella stayed here in afternoon, C's went to Lynnes. I read Stellas library to her A. was not out. I hadn't my shoe on, bound a piece of lemon on my corn to cure it. Mon 1 Sept 1890 Mon. 1 A nice day, some warmer, I worked at my print dress Mother did a small washing. Elias called first dark for me to go home with him he said So I hurried around, packed a few things and came, to do over my silk dress. {written in left margin} Some frost. Tue 2 A lovely day, Sun pretty warm. I ripped my dress and made a start at it After tea Carrie drew me in the top buggy down to see the plumb trees, they are full of plums getting ripe. Wed 3 Another fine day, quite warm, I worked all day at my dress and feel very tired to-night Mr Stratford & son of Brantford and Jacob Mott were here to dinner then Alias took them up to Stovers to see the Silo then to the Station. Thur 4 Mostly bright, pretty strong wind in afternoon though quite warm. I had a miserable headache all morn but worked at my dress. Alice & I drove down town in afternoon and over home I felt pretty sick when I got back Fri 5 Dull, cloudy like rain, warm. I worked at dress Carrie stayed home with a headache, Moses called in. �Sat 6 Looked like rain till middle of afternoon when it brightened up fine. I worked hard at dress and nearly finished it. Alice went to town in afternoon Carrie went to Pearces to stay al night They began to cut corn for Silo Sept 1890 Very foggy & close this morn, then a breeze sprung up and Sun came out, but very warm I had bad headache, laid on lounge all morn George came out in afternoon Alice & Carrie brought me home after tea. Mon 8 Close this morn, alternate clouds & Sunshine till afternoon when it rained a little. Mother washed, clothes dried, I wrote to Jno in morn, and sewed on print dress in afternoon. Kate & Louie were there to tea cooler to-night. Tue 9 Cloudy part of day and quite cool. Mother ironed and I worked at my dress and finished it Mother is making soap also Wed 10 Raining some when we got up, cleared up and grew very windy Moses walked down to monthly mtg took dinner with me. I did up my work and stitched for R. before dinner cut out a waist and nearly made it. {written in left margin} A letter from Nellie M. Thur 11 Very wet, rained from E. Alice brought our plums, we did them before dinner. I wrote a long letter to Nellie M. finished up my silk dress Fred H. to Charlies Fri 12 Warm ,still threatens for rain rec'd a letter from Jno & Lib in regard to my coming down have answered telling them I will come Mon. went down town this afternoon and got a Valise Sat 13 Rained this forenoon pretty hard, then cleared up fine & burned colder, very clear tonight We all went up to Moses to celebrate Mother's birthday Elias's, Will & Kate and all were there had a very pleasant time got home about dark Sept 1890 Sun 14 A bright beautiful day, a little cool, quite a hard frost which cut corn a little, Alice & Edwin called in. C. & R. went up home this afternoon, Stella Walter & Fred H. were here to tea �Mon 15 Beautiful in morn, but grew cloudy like rain after I took the morning train for Toronto, reached here about 3 o'clock. J. met me at Station. A. Lessing & wife came and took tea with us, being down to the Fair. I feel some tired Tue 16 Bright in morn but turned cloudy again, cool enough to be pleasant, I rested all day then helped Lib make sandwiches to take to a reception in the church, given to their minister who has just returned from England we all went. Wed 17 A grand day, though a cool breeze, very cool in evening L & I spent the day at the Exhibition, did not get home till near 11. J. drove us with pony & cart. I enjoyed the day very much there was so much to see. An immense lot of people there. Thur 18 Another beautiful day, warmer than yesterday. L & I did not get up very early feeling tired, after the work was done and we entertained several callers we were resting a few minutes when Mr & Mrs Farrington came, they all went out in afternoon but little Mable & J. Fri 19 Warm and bright till afternoon, thin clouded & rained about an hour, then brightened & turned colder. Mr & Mrs F. and Lib went out in morn awhile, they went home in afternoon Mrs Moore, Bessie & bean came over to tea. We are all tired & sleepy. Sat 20 Cold, cloudy mostly, looks like snow. Lib & I stayed home & rested & read Pansy books. John went to a Lacrosse match Clarence tended shop. L & I had tea alone we had pancakes, good ones. Sept 1890 Sun 21 Bright & beautiful, but a cold wind in forenoon Clarence took Mrs Moore & I for a drive before dinner In afternoon John Lib, Clarence & I took a long drive and a grand one saw some of the principal places and beautiful residences. Mon 22 Mostly cloudy, grew windy & colder in afternoon. I wrote to Alice in noon, In afternoon we sat upstairs read & looked out of window Mrs Schofield came over, Lib washed and ironed some, and went out with H. in evening. Tue 23 A fine day though rather cool & windy. I was home all day, Lib went over to J.B.s to get the cart but it was getting fixed, I wrote Edie this morning while Lib entertained callers, rec'd letter from Edie and one from Alice. �Wed 24 Another beautiful day, a little cool, Lib, Bessie & I went for a drive this afternoon out to the Cemetery & Reservoir, beautiful places, came home hungry and had warm supper. Rec'd letter from Nellie M. Read the Birchall trial which is going on. Thur 25 Beautiful day, warmer this afternoon, hard frost last night I helped L. a little and read, "The Randolphs." After dinner Lib, little Charlie & I went for drive with pony & cart visited Osgoode Hall & Normal School came home had supper and went to a wedding in M. church. Fri 26 Dull, chilly & misty. I tidied my room and wrote to Charlie Mrs Schofield invited us there to tea We went and had a good time, Ambrose came to drive us home took Lib to Prayer mtg and drove me around till it was out, then took us home. Sat 27 Bright in forenoon, but very cold wind. Ambrose drove L & I to the city in morning, we got back to J.B.s about 3 they would have us come in and have dinner and then kept us till after tea. Lily has come to stay all night. Sept 1890 Sun 28 A lovely day, though cool. I have had sick headache all day, and laid on the lounge since breakfast ate a little supper and feel better to-night Mrs Moore & Bessie here to tea. Jno has been poorly too. Mon 29 Another fine day. Sharp frost last night, It is terribly dusty up this way. Lib washed, & ironed some I helped around a little, read some, After supper C. took his Ma & I for a drive, it was very cool Tue 30 A lovely day, Sun warm but a cool breeze. We were home for day, we started a crazy work spread for the lounge in afternoon. I rec'd letter from Alice, good as usual. Mrs Schofield came over after tea. Birchall sentenced yesterday to be hung. Oct 1890 Wed 1 A nice day, but rather cloudy in afternoon, some warmer I worked on crazy in work in morn. Lib made pies & cakes. This afternoon C. had half holiday so he drove his Ma & I down to the city to do some shopping Thur 2 A lovely day and very warm for time of year. We worked on c, work in forenoon. Lib went to the Mission circle this afternoon, I read the papers ill C. came from school and �helped him get supper as his Ma went to J.Bs after the mtg, I have a cold and feel {mean?} so am going to bed early. Fri 3 Very wet in forenoon, cleared up partly in afternoon one or two little showers, warm ones We needed rain very much We worked at c. work all day Lib went to a mtg to-night Sat 4 A beautiful day, everything to fresh after the rain sun very warm but cool in shade Mrs Wetheral came home before dinner and stayed till evening Mr W. came to tea Mrs Schofield called also C. Corless John brought a basket of grapes Oct 1890 Sun 5 Cloudy all day, but warm enough so that I sat out on he balcony this afternoon while L. was to S.S. John stayed home with me, he & C. went to church this evening it is raining. We had a warm supper, chicken & potatoes. Mon 6 A rainy chilly day. Lib & I went over to J.Bs and spent the day ,they came for us & brought us home we took our c. work along. It rained a little when we came home. Tue 7 Cloudy, dull, I think it rained some. i had a bad headache all morn, Lib made some coffee for my dinner and it felt better after. I wrote to Charlie telling him I would be home Sat. L & I were going to a mtg to-night in Broadway {Tobernacle?}, but the cart was broken, so we couldn't go. Wed 8 A bright beautiful day with a cool wind, and sharp to-night, Lib washed, I wrote to Alice this morn. John brought the horse & way you up to noon and after dinner drove us down to Mr Battys. C. came after school, we had a pleasant time. John came for us about 10. Thur 9 A nice day though some cloudy. Lib & I went to the city again, took a street car and went to the market first and looked around there then to the Stores and then took a car back to the shop and J. droves us home. Suns to me I was never so tired before, but I saw so much that was new I enjoyed it Bessie & Ma over to-night. Fri 10 A beautiful afternoon, little rainy this morn, L. ironed I fixed two sets of towel rings, Mrs Schofield came over this afternoon, stayed to tea, Lily and Bessie were here too. �Sat 11 Mostly cloudy, looked very much like rian this afternoon C. Corless came to dinner. I packed my things and got ready for home. John came with me We reached home safe, found all well. Oct 1890 Sun 12 A rainy dull day, though not so wet in afternoon John stayed with C's all night, but took dinner with Mother & I, George took dinner here too. Alice & Carrie drove out in afternoon to see us, Mother came home from there yesterday Mon 13 Another dull wet day. I spent a good share of the day in with Stella, she is sick with measles. I fixed up a jar of pickles to send to Lib. John & Charlie made a number of calls. Tue 14 Partly fine, rained a little bit. John took breakfast with us, he & Charlie went up to Moses's and had dinner, came back and we packed up some things for him to take home, he went this afternoon. I helped Rachel pick chickens & wash dishes. Stella is better. Wed 15 A lovely day, pleasant working, Mother washed, clothes dried fine, I did up the morning work and dusted out parlor & bedroom and upstairs, shook entry carpets & washed the floors, got dinner, washed dishes, tidied up myself & Stella and feel tired after such a long idle spell Thur 16 Rained again this afternoon. Mother & I ironed this morn, I knit my stocking in afternoon Charlie's cleaned out their stove pipes Fri 17 A fine day again, quite windy in afternoon We did our Fri, sweeping & dusting, and I cleaned the dishes & cupboard out, set up a sock and showed Stella how to knit it, she is going to knit for Uncle John, Mother picked the last of the beans which I helped her spell. Sat 18 Rather bright in morn threatened to rain in afternoon and rained hard soon after dark. After doing our work I helped R. with hers and sewed some on Stella's grey dress for her Ettie called. Threshers came to C's to-night. A. went to Lucan Oct 1890 Sun 19 A wet day, very chilly, raining hard to-night We had a nice quiet day for reading which I enjoyed very much, read the Christian Heralds which had come in my absence. Geo. brought the new one. �Mon 20 Cleared up, but not bright all day. I helped Rachel most of the day, as they had threshers to dinner, they got through about 4. I afterwards knit on my stocking. Tue 21 A nice day for the time of year. After doing up my morning work I started to make a flannelette dress for Mary Olive, nearly finished it, Charlie began to dig their potatoes. The apple packers came, packed 14 barrels. I finished my black stocking. Wed 22 Rather cloudy in morn, brightened up some after. I cleaned the pictures & windows in sitting room and put up clean blinds, then peeled some onions for pickling. Finished the babys dress in afternoon. R. Treffry came with coal oil, got 4 1/2 gall's. I wrote to Jessie. {written in left margin} Cold to-night Thur 23 Very chilly air this morn, E. wind, Started to rain about 10 and rained pretty steady rest of day. I cut up some red cabbage for pickling after doing up work, then set up a stocking for Walter knit all afternoon Stella is getting on fine with hers. Young Buckrel came to hire out. Fri 24 Partially cleared up all day, raining a little to-night, chilly, We had a busy day, did our Fri. sweeping & dusting I cleaned windows & put up fresh curtains & blinds in bedroom Mother made pies & cakes. I sewed on Stella's School dress in afternoon. Sat 25 Promised in the morn to be bright, but turned cloudy like a storm in afternoon, chilly wind. After doing up my work I knit and washed Stella, crochet an edge on her drawers and pickled the onions Moses Emma & Harry called little while. Nov. 1890 Sun 9 Rained all morn, very dull, but a good day to read, which Mother & I did pretty steady Mon 10 Dull & cold, feels like snow, I kept very busy all day, Mother washed I did up work cleaned some windows, got dinner, knit foot stocking went down town with C. did not get home till after dark. Tue 11 A nice day though rather cloudy in afternoon We ironed before dinner. I helped R. some after dinner with her work, then did some mending. Fayette Barnes child scalded so it died Nov. 1890 Sun 9 Rained all morn, very dull, but a good day to read, which Mother & I did pretty steady �Mon 10 Dull & cold, feels like snow, I kept very busy all day, Mother washed I did up work cleaned some windows, got dinner, knit foot stocking went down town with C. did not get home till after dark. Tue 11 A nice day though rather cloudy in afternoon We ironed before dinner. I helped R. some after dinner with her work, then did some mending. Fayette Barnes child scalded so it died Wed 12 Bright & beautiful though a little cold. I had a bad sick headache which lasted till near night Alice Aunt A. & Emma were here to dinner, being monthly mtg and the funeral of Barne's child Thur 13 Another lovely day, with a little cool wind, must be "Indian Summer." I felt better and worked very hard all day, went upstairs and helped Mother clean out the big room windows and all also cleaned the silverware before dinner then I helped R. clean her parlor in afternoon and worked there till after dark Fri 14 A grander, warmer day still, This morn we had both doors open while we did our Friday sweeping baked & cleaned myself up and set down to sew feeling pretty tired Susie came on an errand, her father is very low had a long letter from L in which I answered. {written in left margin} Birchall hung in Woodstock. Sat 15 Rained a little by spells, not much though. Quarterly mtg Moses Mel & Em Alice, Carrie Em Haight to dinner Moses to tea The two Emmas will stay all night Our chimney took fire to-night Wed 12 Bright & beautiful though a little cold. I had a bad sick headache which lasted till near night Alice Aunt A. & Emma were here to dinner, being monthly mtg and the funeral of Barne's child Thur 13 Another lovely day, with a little cool wind, must be "Indian Summer." I felt better and worked very hard all day, went upstairs and helped Mother clean out the big room windows and all also cleaned the silverware before dinner then I helped R. clean her parlor in afternoon and worked there till after dark Fri 14 A grander, warmer day still, This morn we had both doors open while we did our Friday sweeping baked & cleaned myself up and set down to sew feeling pretty tired Susie �came on an errand, her father is very low had a long letter from L in which I answered. {written in left margin} Birchall hung in Woodstock. Sat 15 Rained a little by spells, not much though. Quarterly mtg Moses Mel & Em Alice, Carrie Em Haight to dinner Moses to tea The two Emmas will stay all night Our chimney took fire to-night Nov 1890 Sun 16 Very nice & mild, not so bright as we have had a good many to mtg, roads good for time of year. nobody here after the two Emmas went, except K & Will called a few minutes. Eliza {Tompson?} to Charlies Mon 17 Rained hard all day from East, swept & tidied up the parlor before dinner. Read the papers and did some sewing in afternoon wrote a letter to Catharin Tue 18 Rather bright in morn but soon clouded and sprinkled a little After doing up my work, went in and helped R. some till noon Moses was here to dinner. Elias called for me to come out home with him I helped Alice put a spread on the frames {written in right margin} C. went to help E. Palmer butcher Wed 19 Bright in morn, but somewhat squally afterwards by spells, not very cold Alice, Carrie & I worked at the spread, got on nicely with it, Elias went to Town heard of J. Millers death. Thur 20 A nice bright day, little cold We worked earnestly at the spread and got it off to-night. Alice is well pleased with it, She & Carrie helped all the time they could get. Fri 21 Bright & nice, ground froze last night the hardest it has yet, but soon thawed. Alice swept out parlor hall & bedrooms, and I dusted them and made a flannel for Carrie, or nearly. Read papers in evening Sat 22 Bright mostly, little snow squalls once or twice grew colder all day, strong West wind. I helped Alice in forenoon She brought me home in afternoon, roads some muddy but not bad considering time of year. Moses brought some ducks to send to John. Nov. 1890 �Sun 23 A nice day, a little cool, Alice & Edwin called in after mtg. We had a good day to read, read to Stella in evening. Mon 24 Another nice day, though it looked dull in morn, quite warm, Mother washed. I ripped my black dress to make it over, and did up work Tues 25 Quite nice though it squalled a little and turned colder. We ironed, I worked at my dress afterwards. Mother finished packing the butter. I read aloud in evening B. Treffrey bought C's oil. Wed 26 A fine day for the time, quite cold, not much mud so far, will freeze pretty hard tonight I worked at my dress all day Charlie took screen doors off for us. Moses & Charlie took dinner to C's. Charlie came from Toronto to look after the school. Thur 27 Quite fine, but pretty cold all day, ground hard the coldest it has been. We looked for Alice but she didn't come. I got my dress pretty well along The boys put apples in cellar Fri 28 Cloudy & pretty cold. We did our Fri, cleaning gave the sitting room a thorough sweeping & dusting and the lounge a thorough beating out doors. After dinner I did the stitching on my dress then put it away till next week Charlie & R went down town, got the mail, a latter from Edie Sat 29 Some warmer Sun shining beautiful most of day I kept busy about the house nearly all morn, dusted upstairs & down, and took a bath before dinner After I washed up dishes, did some mending for Stella and washed her. then finished knitting my grey Yarn lace Mov. 1890 Sun 30 Started to rain a little this morn but stopped and turned cold & windy We had a quiet day to read Dec 1890 Mon 1 Stormy turned much colder towards night, fixed Mothers brown dress sleeves in morn and made my flannel {d's?} in afternoon Tues 2 Very cold last night, froze in house some clear to-day. I finished my flannel and sorted Stellas S.S. papers to send away, she has a cold and stays home. J. Corless and Fred Hand to Charlies �Wed 3 Terribly {added above} Stormy & cold, snowed from E. more moderate towards night, several inches of snow sleights & cutters started. I put wrappers on and addressed Stellas paper and made the buttonholes in Walters slip. Thur 4 A fine winter day though sharp wind. I made a beginning at Xmas presents. Henry Sutton died Alice & Elias called few minutes. Charlie & N. went to town Fri 5 Snowed a little in morn but brightened up afterward, sun shone beautiful. We did our Fri. work, then I did a little more at Xmas work, and crocheted on my lace in afternoon Sat 6 Another fine day though rather cloudy in morn. Ettie was in a little while this morn I asked her to bring our mail if they went to town, which they did. I crochet on my lace Charlie has gone over to Suttons to sit up to-night. It is very cold, but still Dec. 1890 Sun 7 Bright & nice but sharp & frosty. Alice & Elias were here to dinner stayed to go to the funeral. C. & R. went to take Nancy home left Stella here Mon 8 Dull this morn but bright in afternoon Mother washed, clothes froze quick. Charlie took me down town towards night. I was white with frost when I got home. I wrote to John Tue 9 A beautiful day, little cloudy in afternoon We could not iron till afternoon, clothes not fit so we made some pies in morn Wed 10 A beautiful day, thawed some, sleighing almost gone. Monthly mtg Alice & Carrie came out Carrie stayed. I started a pair of mittens for Stella Xmas C's killing pigs Thur 11 Mild, little cloudy in morn, but turned out a beautiful day. Will called in and took Carrie & I up home with him, and Alice came up. I made apron for R. and knit some. Charlie didn't come for us, so we will stay. Fri 12 Snowed a little last night and this morn some colder, bright in afternoon. I had a hard headache did nothing but lay on lounge all day Charlie came up for us to-night and got his hair cut, a letter here for me from Nellie when I got home Sat 13 Rather cold, and a little stormy towards night sleighing renewed a little bit Carrie Stella & Walter went down to visit a T. Walkers After doing up my work I helped Carrie with her present then I knit on mittens �Dec 1890 Sun 14 A beautiful day thawed considerable folks took buggies again Carrie went home with her folks Fred H. came in a little while he is going to stay to C's to-night he starts in morn for Jamaica Mon 15 Mild. I went in and helped R. put up Freds lunch George came and took him to Station I knit on mittens some and finished my black dress Tues 16 Moderate snowed a little bit more, but some buggies are out as well as cutters I worked all day at Xmas presents, went in and stayed to-night with the baby while C & R. picked some ducks to send John Wed 17 Thawed some, but a chilly wind, and more so to-night. I kept busy at my presents Thur 18 Not very cold, just cloudy & chilly. I worked at my presents, went down town with Charlie in afternoon when he went to ship ducks to John, we went in the buggy, though a cutter would {second would X'd out} run there is but little snow but quite slippery I worked in the evening at my presents again. Fri 19 Bright but keen frosty air all day. We did our Fri sweeping then I washed Stella & Walter to go to the school examination with their Mother we kept the baby. I worked at a present for Alice Sat 20 A beautiful bright day, quite sharp. I did my Sat. work and fixed some pickles and worked at present for John Just as we were eating dinner Nellie came on her way from Lucan Moses called Charlie {written in right margin} has won a gold medal at the Normal. Dec 1890 Sun 21 Weather moderate, wheeling good, a few stick to cutters had a good quiet day to read. R & children in in the afternoon. Mon 22 A nice day, rather windy, thawed some. Mother washed. I did up work, got dinner and worked at worked at a present for Charlie and one for Alice what spare time I had, it keeps me very busy Tues 23 Cloudy & colder, very stormy by spells in afternoon & evening. I helped iron in morn and packed up some presents to send to John, and worked at presents in afternoon & �evening. C. & R. went to town in afternoon we kept the children. I crochet napkin rings in evening Wed 24 Cloudy and a little stormy by spells cold wind from West I worked hard all day finishing presents and getting ready to go out to Elias's for xmas. C. went to Station to meet noon train and get Norman, he brought a Xmas box from John's, with presents & goodies for all. Thur 25 Xmas day, bright mostly but cold & frosty a few snow flakes flying in afternoon, Charlie brought Mother & I out last night about dark. had a lively time exchanging presents this morn Kate & Will and children came at noon, had a pleasant time. Fri 26 Pretty cold last night & to-day, some warmer to-night bright in morn cloudy in afternoon. I had a lazy day only knit a little, Mother read & knit B. Palmer here to-night so Nellie, Carrie & I cleared off to the parlor. Sat 27 Some warmer but snowed hard by spells, I dusted some for Carrie and knit a little and took it easy. Alice went to Missionary mtg in afternoon when Elias went to town {Moses, Nellie & Allie? - some water damage} came & stayed the evening Dec. 1890 Sun 28 Pretty cold, bright in morn, dull in afternoon Alice & Edwin went out to mtg. K & W. & children came Mon 29 Some warmer, snowed once in awhile. Alice & Elias went to Hawtrey to a family gathering at Treffrey's, started before ten did not get back till in evening, Nellie started for a Toronto visit this morn, so Mother Carrie & I kept house I helped Carrie some, read, and knit a little B. Palmer here to tea. Tue 30 A fine day, Alice washed, clothes dried. I helped Carrie tidy up house, finished one sock and set up another helped Alice a little in picking chickens tonight. Wed 31 Weather moderate but dull sprinkled a little, raining little to-night & freezing. Elias gone up to Palmers, he went to Town this afternoon I helped tidy up, ironed few things so Alice got through by noon fixed my black waist & knit in afternoon Jan 1891 �Thur 1 Rained all day, harder in afternoon, so it spoiled what little sleighing there was. I finished the socks for Elias and in afternoon cut out some blacks for a {worsted?} quilt for Alice, pieced them in evening. Mothers head bad. Fri 2 Cloudy & windy grew colder all day very cold to-night wind in N.W. stormed some in afternoon. I helped around the house all morn, dusting after the sweeping of bedrooms and packing our things to go home After an 11 o'clock dinner Elias took Mother home I couldn't ride so waited for C. to come after me {written in right margin} card from John Sat 3 Bright & beautiful, but keen & frosty very cold night We are home at work again, I swept & dusted and cleaned out dishcupboard kept busy till noon, then went in and tidied {up? word extremely faded} R's room She & Charlie gone to {Mollins?} then washed Stella & Walter Jan 1891 Sun 4 Bright & frosty in forenoon cloudy in afternoon Alice & Charlie called to see if I would to see if I would go with them to K's I thought not, so Norman went. Mrs Jolley came to turpentine to doctor a sick child. Tue 6 Clear, cold & frosty, very cold night lately. We ironed. I worked at a linen apron for my self this afternoon, Moses called, had taken Charlie down to his boarding place, I taught Stella to work a needle {book?} Wed 7 Another clear cold day. Spent a good share of morning in tidying up the house and in afternoon worked at my linen aprons. Thur 8 Bright clear & cold. After doing up morning work I rubbed up the silver spoons then finished my apron, just when we were washing the dinner dishes, Susie came over, stayed till dark. Jaques's to Charlie's. Farmers Institute met. Fri 9 Fine, but not quite so right, while frost on trees this morn. We did our Fri, sweeping then I dusted out parlour, parlor too, then went in and peeled potatoes for R. Wm Bishop was there helping kill pigs after dinner I went in washed her dishes and tidied up. She & Charlie went up to Wills to-night. Sat 12 A heavy white frost hanging on trees which the sun thawed off in afternoon, I did my work early then helped R. all noon. Made a cap for Mother in afternoon. �Jan 1891 Sun 11 Started misting in morn which grew into rain freezing, and then turned to snow from East Alice & Edwin called Charlie's expected Wills & Alice Youngs but they didn't come. Mon 12 Cold and rather blustery all day though Sun shone pleasant, enough snow for sleights to start. I was busy all day fixing up Mothers caps. Entire came in little while. C. went to town got us some Sugar & meat Tue 13 Pretty sharp in morn, snowed in afternoon Kate & children came early in morn stayed till Will came back from Harley, he & Charlie took potatoes there, Mother & I did up some baking had a busy day. Wed 14 Quite blustery though not very cold till towards night, when it grew very keen & frosty. Cathn came on noon train. Moses was here to dinner, being monthly mtg. Alice came out after dinner for awhile. Kate, Will & children were here to tea. I was busy about the house & meals most of day. Thur 15 Very very {second very X's out} in morn though a bright pleasant day colder towards night, clear & frosty. I sewed on a plaid dress that I gave Stella, Cathn & Mother chatted & worked while I chimed in occasionally. Got a letter from Lib. Fri 16 I think the coldest morn yet, so very sharp & frosty but bright, sleighing quite good We did our Fri sweeping then I went to work on Stellas dress got it pretty near done, with Rachels help. Sat 17 White frost hung thick on trees most all day, some warmer in afternoon, after doing the work I finished the dress. Cathn helped R. Iron, I washed Stella & Walter Cathn washed the baby. They all went. Up home to a supper. Jan 1891 Sun 18 Cloudy & chilly but not very cold. Elias & Alice came out to dinner after mtg. went home early. Mon 19 Another dull day, chilly. I started to crochet a card basket for Nellie H. Moses brought a load of wood. �Tue 20 Dull, thawed some sleighing not extra. Charlie took Cathn & I out to Elias's to spend the day with Alice We had a good visit came home after tea. Elias had gone to Mr Stratford's. I crocheted a little on basket. Wed 21 Weather moderate, started to rain late in afternoon Alice & boys intended to call and take Cathn & I up to K's if it hadn't rained, I finished making basket, stiffened & varnished it, and fixed my hoof match safe in evening Thur 22 Stormed most all day, snow very damp, most as bad as rain, roads slushy. Charlie took Cathn & I to Village in forenoon, past noon when we got back I got Felt for table cover and bags for Allie & Carrie stamped, worked some on them in afternoon. Fri 23 Not very cold, but chilly wind especially towards night, brighter in morning. We did our Fri sweeping, got through in good time, Cathn helping us. I wrote to John in afternoon and worked on the bags what spare time I ha. Ettie & Gertie J. Came over a while after school was out Sat 24 Nice day, pretty bright, weather moderate, a little sleighing left, brilliant moonlight We asked Ettie over to tea, had a nice little visit. Moses & Charlie called but. Would not stay to tea, I didn't do much besides help with work, dust the parlor and visit. Jan 1891 Sun 25 Weather dull, very chilly wind. Alice called on her way to mtg. Ettie brought me a book to read, "Judge Burnhams Daughters" I read some in it. Mothers back is very lame today Mon, 26 Dull & snowed in morn but cleared away so the clothes dried, Cathn washed for Mother. her back is not better. I made a felt duster bag for Cathn and worked on the girls bags. Alice came over a little while towards night had Louie with her she told us of Jimmie Motts death in Minnesota Tue 27 Bright in morn but clouded like rain, thawed sleighing very poor Cathn helped Mother iron. then her head got very bad so she could not go to Moses's I stitched some for Cathn mended my dress & read Wed 28 Very frosty & foggy this morn but bright, cloud in afternoon Cathn went home on afternoon train I gilded a horn & hoofs for her to take. hemmed a neck kerchief for Mother & read. Kate & Will called had been to J. Motts funeral. �Thur 29 Dull & misty in morn, set in to rain about noon rained hard all afternoon I hemmed kerchief and read the rest of time John writes he & Batty have dissolved partners Fri 30 Dull & chilly weather though cleared up some in afternoon. After doing our Fri, sweeping, dusting & work I wrote Nellie Mott, then started to fix my blue dress over Sat 31 Dull, chilly, frosty, foggy started to rain again after dinner. Worked on my dress after doing Sat. Work J. Corless came in to see us he took dinner to Charlie's Norman went out to Elias's I rec'd letter from Edie H. Feb 1891 Sun 1 Very Dull & cloudy, one or two little squalls of rain & snow in afternoon. Alice, Elias & Aunt A. called and left Carrie till they came back from K's. C. Corless up to C's, came in to see us I read, "Mildred Keith" Norman came in on a run to-night to tell, "the baby has a tooth." Mon 2 Weather quite moderate but dull, sleighing done I finished my blue dress, Charlie went out to the cedar swamp to cut posts Tue 3 Very stormy most of day, and turned much colder We got our work al done up early I picked a chicken too and fist Mother dressed it we discovered our pipe to be on fire which frightened Mother badly so she got the boys to clean it, and we had our work to do over. I did up the C. Heralds to send away and cleaned the cupboard & dishes Wed 4 Very very {underlined} cold and stormed hard though middle of day but not enough for sleighing Alice & Aunt A. drove out, went to mtg, and mad a visit here. I hemmed a kerchief my head ached badly towards night. Charlie & Will went to woods Thur 5 Fine, but pretty cold till afternoon, some warmer. I covered a bible and varnished a picture frame and mended my chair cushion then cut out two N. dresses for Mother C & R went down town Fri 6 A lovely day thawed considerable, dull in morn like snow We did our Fri, work, then I worked at N. Dresses Charlie & Edwin out to Charlies to-night Sat 7 Raw E. wind which brought a regular snowstorm in afternoon, after doing up the work I sewed on N. dresses Norman went to Village twice having lost a letter the first time he had to go back and look for it. C & W went to the cedar swamp �Feb 1891 Sun 15 A lovely bright springlike day, clouded towards night like rain I got in ready to go home with Alice after meeting but as Will came from church he called to take me home with him, so I came am going to stay all night Will went to church to-night Mon 16 Rained in night and again to-night dull all day and very muddy, Will couldn't go to swamp, so they persuaded me to stay till to-morrow, he went to hire a boy Kate & I had a good visit, William Mott brother-in-law here to dinner {written in left margin} 41/g gal of coal oil from B. Treffry Tues 17. More rainy still than yesterday so I wont get to Elias's till morn, some colder to-night Kate is not very well so she took it easy, we visited as we worked. I knit for her Wed 18 Bright but cold W. wind, ground frozen to bear up almost a little squally about noon. I came to Elias this morn with Will & C. as they went to swamp, but they couldn't work for the water. Elias has gone to Phil'a to be gone a few days I worked at a worsted quilt for Alice this afternoon Thur 19 A beautiful day quite warm I put the quilt together ready for knotting or tying. Alice ripped some cloth and got it ready to make a cloth quilt as quilts are the order of the day. Fri 20 As dull, foggy rainy to-day as it was nice yesterday Carrie didn't go to school Alice & Edwin went to town in afternoon got more quilt stuff I sewed on cloth one. Elias came home to-night, raining hard at time, froze little as it came to-day Sat 21 Bright and pleasant over head rather crusty & sloppy under foot. Alice did her Sat. work, baked and colored some stuff for mother quilt I finished piecing cloth one then we knotted and found it to-night Feb 1891 Sun 22 Pleasant, though pretty cold. Alice & Edwin went out to meeting I started to read "Barriers Burned Away" the second time. Mon 23 A nice day, weather mild, Elias went to Woodstock Alice washed, clothes dried splendid. I cut out some print blocks towards another quilt, in the afternoon we tied another confurtor & bound it. �Tues 24 Rainy, rainier day, we expected company but didn't come Alice ironed and I cut the blocks in forenoon In afternoon we pieced another worsted comfortor. Wed 25 Dull, gloomy, rained some in morn. Elias took Carrie to school and went to village, mud deep We tied the third comfortor this morn then swept and tiedied house I pieced blocks in afternoon. Thur 26 A lovely bright forenoon, considerable colder to-night I finished piecing blocks and set them together ready to quilt. Carrie went to Scots to tea then brought a schoolmate home to stay all night Fri 27 Bright and nice, though very cold wind I helped Alice about the work in forenoon as she was busy baking, after dinner washed the dishes and dusted the bedrooms for her, then mended my dress, read some, and set up a tidy for Alice. After supper wen put the quilt on the frames Sat 28 A beautiful day, though a little stormy by spells in forenoon. Elias went to Woodstock I quilted all day and evening too. Alice did morning work up then she joined me left Carrie to get dinner and keep fires We got the quilt half done. March 1891 Sun 1 Fine & bright though pretty sharp air, thawed a little in roads Alice & Charlie went out to mtg. Charlie & Rachel Stella & baby came out in afternoon. I read what time was left. Mon 2 Dull and very cold wind Alice washed and said clothes froze before she could hang them up, and pretty cold on fingers. I quilted all day, A. did in afternoon Charlie & Will were out to swamp. Tues 3 Not quite so cold as yesterday, cloudy like a storm We finished the quilt just after dinner, then took it off and gave parlor & hall a thorough sweeping & dusting and tidied ourselves up Wed 4 A stormy day, very blustery by spells, I thought some of going home but it was so stormy gave it up, so Alice went with Edwin to the village in afternoon and I bound the quilt, making four in all �Thur 5 Clear & bright all day, but sharp air, I cut and pieced some mat rags for Alice. Elias went out to vote this afternoon feeling confident the Reformers will win the election. Charlie brought me home after supper. I found Mother real well. Fri 6 Cloudy, cold E. wind, some stormy in afternoon I did my Fri, sweeping & dusting, read in afternoon Moses finished drawing our wood. C & R went out to Palmers to spend the evening I played with Norman & Stella after tea Sat 7 Cloudy with chilly E. wind I had miserable headache but managed to do my part of housework sat by stove all afternoon March 1891 Sun 8 Dull, E. wind, but not so cold in afternoon rained a little bit, Alice & Edwin called in. C & R went up home Ettie brought me a book, "Aunt Judith" which I read aloud in evening. Mon 9 Dull, with little snow flurries in afternoon quite soft, but colder to-night. Mother washed, part of clothes dried. I died up {added above:} work got dinner and read in afternoon. Tue 10 Beautiful and springlike. We baked some pies & cake and I dusted parlor in forenoon. Mother ironed in afternoon while I wrote long letter to John Wed 11 Another grand day, but it is making muddy roads Monthly mtg, Moses & Mel here to dinner & tea. Alice first came for awhile in afternoon while Elias went to Stephen Coon's funeral. I showed her how to crochet a mat Thur 12 Rainy in morn then turned to snow and finally cleared up in afternoon, freezing some tonight. After doing my morning work, I cleared silver spoons & {illegible} then cushioned a stool for a present to Mother. In afternoon did a little sewing and superintended Stellas block sewing, she is staying home from school. Fri 13 Stormy, snowing & blowing, not very cold. After doing my Fri, sweeping and work I dusted the dishes & cupboard from top to bottom. My head ached so badly in afternoon, I did no work, but show Stella about her sewing. Very Stormy. Sat 14 Very stormy & cold, some for sleighs out again, but the snow blows off the road. Did my Sat, work took a bath after dinner and washed Stellas head, hemmed a muslin handkerchief for Mother and directed Stellas sewing, got three letters, one from John, long one, one from Nellie M. one from Edie �March 1891 Sun 15 Bright, clear & cold till afternoon when it turned cloudy & blowy Alice & Charlie out to mtg, Charlie stayed to Cs George came in afternoon We had a good quiet time to read. Mon 16 Bright but pretty cold, stormed a little by spells I have been very busy all day fixing my old grey dress Tue 17 Another cold da, though quite pleasant, a very cold night, froze in our bedroom. I fixed Mothers stool over made it a little smaller. cut out a print dress for Mother and one for myself like it. Rachel brought me a pair of hoofs in to-night that she had polished for me. Read to children in evening. Wed 18 As soft and warm as it has been cold, took off what little sleighing there was, rained & snowed in afternoon. Charlie & man went to swamp but could not work for breaking through. I worked at my dress all day The Bible Society collectors called. Thur 19 Cold N.E. wind, somewhat blustery, quite a fall of snow in night, some use cutters and some buggies to-day Alice drove out for a visit, we all enjoyed it. I worked at my dress. Trustees discharged teacher so the children have holidays. Fri 20 East icy rain this morn, which gradually thawed, but continued damp all day. After doing Fri. work I finished my dress and wrote part of letter to Jessie in afternoon Sat 21 Misty & damp all morn but cleared up about noon, very slushy. Got the work done and cleaned myself before dinner. Washed Stella and made skirt of Mothers print dress in afternoon Ettie came over a little while, she told us of Andrew Wilsons death. March 1891 Sun 22 Misty in morn, cleared up some after very muddy. A. Wilson buried this afternoon Rachel & Norman went to funeral. Alice & Elias stayed awhile after funeral Norman went to Moses's to-night to stay awhile Mon 23 Cloudy & dull all day. Mother washed but clothes didn't dry. I did up the work, got dinner finished Jessies letter, worked on Mother's dress in afternoon. Tue 24 Cloudy & dull Mother ironed what clothes were dry. I worked at the dress, and went down town in afternoon with Charlie The roads are very muddy, but the frost is not all out. �Wed 25 Beautiful, clear & bright, but a cold E. wind. froze quite hard. Charlie tapped a few trees. Mother finished ironing. I finished her dress. and put the braid on her brown print. Thur 26 Fine but a very cold E. wind, I went in to Charlie's this afternoon and made a black velvet hat for myself did not quite finish it, came home to tea, saw Edwin go by on his way to Kate's. Fri 27 Good Friday, and a stormy one too, fine snow from East most of day. We did our Fri. work then I mended my dresses. R. put ribbon on my hat. In evening I nearly made a pair of {ds?} for Stella Sat 28 Fine again, ground white with snow which thawed and added to the mud. I had miserable headache but did my share of work, then finished the d's and got ready to go out to Elias's to spend Easter. C. & R. went to town we kept the children. Nellie drove out for me this afternoon I came home with her in time for tea March 1891 Sun 29 Easter Sunday, a lovely day, warmest we've had door open most of day, and sat in verandah in afternoon. Alice & Charlie went to mtg. Kate & Will came before dinner. Nellie & Edwin went to church to-night Mon 30 Nice & bright till afternoon then clouded, rained a little to-night. I took the day easy, first made a few button holes for Nellie, she got her things ready to go back to Lucan tomorrow, have had a good visit with her. Alice washed. Elias went to Brantford on train Tue 31 Very rainy all day. Nellie went her Pa went with her part way on his way to Goderich. Alice & I put a quilt on after they started, and quilted rest of day & evening April 1891 Wed 1 Very dull, rained a little, it is very muddy Alice & I quilted away Carrie doing a good share of the work and got dinner for us. I feel very tired to-night. Elias came home to-night Thur 2 Still dull & damp, though it looked like clearing. up this forenoon. I had such a headache I couldn't quilt at all, nor do anything else. Alice quilted some in afternoon, she ironed this morn and a lot other work, it is Elias's birthday, had plum pudding for dinner. �Fri 3 Very dull and snowed some, enough to whiten the ground, colder to-night. We worked hard at the quilt and took it off in the evening with pretty sore fingers. Sat 4 Clear & bright but a very cold wind. bedroom windows covered with frost this morn. I dissected Alice's pincushion found 80 needles, made it up again, and helped around the house some, dusted the rooms and straightened up after quilting, and finished off the quilt . April 1891 Sun 5 Fine day but very cold wind. Alice brought me home, the roads were so bad & rough it took us so long to come she was too late for mtg so she got warm and went back. I read to the children in the evening Mon 6 A beautiful day some warmer, white frost. Mother washed, clothes dried fine. I wrote to Edie after doing up the work, did little mending and started to make a white apron for Alice a birthday present Tue 7 A lovely day, wind a little cool. Mother ironed I worked at the apron putting in the tucks and doing it all by hand Charlie and man are trimming the orchard. R's folks brought Nancy and left her for the day Wed 8 Another beautiful day some warmer than yesterday. Monthly mtg, no one here Emma H. called in awhile on her way to mtg. we looked for Alice but in vain John Corless was married this afternoon to Martha Wand. I worked at apron Thur 9 Bright till afternoon then looked like storm, wind in East. I worked at apron, nearly finished it, Charlies went down to George Treffrys got back about 8 in evening, Stella had supper with us Fri. 10. Rain showers through the night from East and little this morn but pleasant in afternoon, feels like spring, the blackbirds are very busy in the old pine I did my Fri, work and then finished the apron Sat. 11. Very raing most of the day. After doing up the work I cleaned up and sat reading when Kate came in, Will was going down {added above:} town he came back and stayed to ten I bound the bottom of Mother's chambray dress Norman rec'd a letter from his Pa. April 1891 �Sun 12. Cloudy, dull & chilly all day. We spent the day in reading, & chatting with Rachel & children Alice didn't come out though we looked for her, it is her birthday Mon 13 A lovely day. There wasn't much work to do so I wrote a long letter to John. Moses called he had been down town getting Johns stove & things. John & wife also drove over but didn't come in. I am reading the story of "Martin Rattler" to Norman, in evenings now. {added in left margin:} I saw the first butterfly Tue 14 Nice in morn, but clouded up and started to rain before noon, very warm for awhile, rained very hard in afternoon, thundered & lightened in evening, some cooler. I dusted the parlor and was busy about the house till dinner sewed at Mother's black apron & read in afternoon. C. went to town, we sent for sugar. Wed 15 Rained hard through the night, creek high this morn I wrote a long {added above:} letter to Nellie and finished up Mothers black apron Thur 16 Dull & damp till afternoon, when it brightened up I mended for Mother most of day then started to make a hair receiver, read some, C. & R. gone up home to take the horns they have finished off. Fri 17 A beautiful warm day a real, April shower about 5 in afternoon with a beautiful rainbow Norman went to town after school, got his parcel from home, I finished making hair receiver Sat 18 Cloudy & seemed like more rain all forenoon but cleared up beautiful in afternoon Sun real warm, grass looks nice and green, roads are terribly bad in places yet. After doing up my Sat work I cleaned up, read awhile, washed and tidied up Stella, then Susie came in and chatted awhile. George & Edwin came in awhile in evening. I received a letter from Jessie. e had a slight thunder shower to-night April 1891 Sun 19 A beautiful day, though a little cool, Alice & Edwin came out to mtg, we gave her her birthday presents We had a quiet afternoon to read. Charlie went up and brought Nancy down. Mon 20 Lovely, sun very warm still a cool North breeze, Mother washed, clothes dried quick I did up my morning work then wrote to Lizzie Burtis, read "Ben-Hur" in afternoon Moses came along and stayed to tea had Allie with him. �Tue 21 Beautiful, some warmer than yesterday I helped Mother iron in forenoon, and went over to Jolleys awhile in afternoon for the first time this spring Edwin drove his colt out tonight Wed 22 Beautiful though quite windy. I sorted over my mat rags and started a log cabin mat Kate & Emma H. went out home with Will he went for seed wheat Kate ran in going down and coming back Thur 23 Beautiful and so warm we were glad to let the fire out in afternoon I did some gilding this morn, then worked at my mat The Census taken, George Tidey, came to-day and plied us with questions. R. & N. are cleaning house. Fri 24 Bright & nice but a real cool wind. I did my Fri. sweeping & dusting then went in and sat with Stella (she is sick to-day) while I did some mending then got ready and went over to see Susie had a good visit, stayed till after dark, Carrie came out to stay till Sunday Sat 25 Beautiful but a strong cool wind, cool night, I did my Sat. work and waited on Stella she laid in our room sick, but better in afternoon I sewed a little on mat in afternoon Jacob Mott & boy came to Charlies to dinner, he came in to see us awhile. I rec'd letter from Edie. For more information on Phoebe Mott, 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 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/534634c661e698509c34e890118804c0.pdf f4fac137d3c2f095ee04f1c82c1f10ed PDF Text Text D I A R Y of J E SSIE G E D D E S and a S E R M 0 N by her husband J A M E S SPEC COLL G E D D E S �DIARY 1870 June Edinburgh: Catherine Wares Sutherland (aged 6 months) died here this evening at ten o'clock. 1877 Sep 6 Midlothian P. 0. Muskoka, Ontario, We came to this country Sep 6. 1882 Oct Uncle Willie (Catherine's husband) died. Aunt Mary Ann (Mrs. Murray) died. 1884 1885 Dec 17 Grandma Geddes died - aged 78 1886 Auntie Geddes died - aged 81 1887 Mrs. Flett § Aunt Ellon, and Aunt Annie, Isabbel. 1892 Dec Grandfather Geddes died - aged 81 1892 Sep My sister left for Toronto, (Mrs. Sutherland) She has been keeping well, and her girl's well. Nov I took sick. 1894 June Alex Goodall died. 1895 Feb Mrs. Stuart died. Aug 10 Grandma Wares died - aged 80. Nov Christine (Mrs. Morris) died - aged 60 Nov Willie Simpson was drowned Nov Frank Blashill died. Jan Mrs. Goodall died Feb Mrs. David Best died Feb John Mather died 1896 �1896 1897 1898 Apr I feel much stronger and able to knit and sew. Jun We had Mr. Grant and family with us for a night. Aug. Baby Goodall died. Apr I am getting better but not strong. and nursed me. Apr I am able to be going around but not strong. May Malcolm Morris died. July We had Mr. Hebener and family for 2 months. Aug Father and I went to Toronto and were three weeks with my sister, Mrs. Sutherland. We enjoyed ourselves so much. The girls and she was so kind to us. I feel so much better of the change. Jan 27 Got a letter from Malcolm. a sore throat. Feb Katie came to see us. She has been three months now and felt so much better. Apr 5 Sent to Auntie 15 dollars. Apr 14 Sent to Auntie 25 dollars. May Lizzie came home just for four weeks. Katie and she is enjoying themselves. July We had Mr. Hebener and family and Mr. Parks and family for two months. We had 2 servants. Maggie Miller and Minnie Mather and my neice Katie Sutherland was with us and still is. I feel so much stronger. Aug 15 Daniel left for the North West. Sep 4 We have got two letters from him he does not think much of the country there. Sep 16 Sent to Auntie Oct 1 Malcolm left Myrtle, Ontario. Oct 5 Minnie Mather came to us. Oct 15 We expect Dan home in two or three weeks. Lyla came home He had not been well with She looks well. 20 dollars. �1898 Oct 16 Malcolm left for Toronto. family. He is with Mr. Headson's Oct 18 We all went to Starrats to a Tea Meeting. night we got a letter from Dan. Oct 19 The Oct 20 Criss Brant came and she and Mary are working in the turnips. Katie came over with some today. We killed a sheep today. Katie and I has got this black waiste finished and the brown skirt and quilt and cushions. Oct 24 Posted a letter to Mai and to Dan. Oct 26 Finished Katie’s print dress and white petticoat. I have made three pairs of mitts and two pairs of socks this fall. Oct 27 Minnie got 2 lbs yarn grey § blue. Oct 27 The ground is covered with snow and James § Katie has gone for a drive. James to the Falls and Katie to Midlothian. Oct 28 Mr. Lamb from the Falls had dinner with us. Oct 29 We got two baggs of flour we have started to make Katie’s blue dress. Nov 1 Finished Katie's blue dress - got two baggs of potatoes from Mr. Blackmore. Mrs. William^Edith was visiting us yesterday. James banked up the house today. Nov 3 Mrs. Johnston paid 28 dollars today. James is drawing turnips. Katie has gone to Midlothian for a visit. Nov 5 Criss Brant went home. We had a letter from Malcolm last night. We expect the Thrashers today but the rain stopped them. Nov 8 The Thrashers has just left. They had four meals with us and one night with us. Father and James has gone over to Uncle's with them. No letter from Dan this three weeks. Katie was up at Midlothian two days. Nov 9 Katie went up to Midlothian with James. Nov 10 I have made two pairs mitts this week for Minnie. She was washing today. Katie wrote to Mai § posted today. Nov 11 Daniel came home today we are so delighted to see him. Nov 12 Daniel shot a fine deer in the lake. James and he are busy drawing straw and fixing up for the winter. The same came from Mr. �1898 Nov 15 Ben shot two deer today. Father went up to the Falls and James went up to Mr. Ireland’s to help him. We got a letter from Malcolm with 10 dollars in it. He started for the N.W. four days ago. He expects to be back in four weeks. Nov 16 Minnie got 1 pair boots. Nov 19 Mr. Scott and Ada was down and staid all night. Nov 20 Katie got her night gown finished. Nov 22 Dan’s trunk came the boys plowed the garden and I had a walk around the buildings. Nov 23 Got a fall of snow. The boys and Father are working at the sheep pen flooring it. Nov 26 Mrs. Wildfong and Berty came down for one night with us Nov 28 Mrs. Wildfong was drawing oats to us. Katie and I took a walk up the road and ran into the boys fencing. The snow is mostly all gone. Nov 29 Two of the Rowsells and Tom Gutredge and Ben came to have a skate on our ice. 1 dollar. \ Nov 30 Quite a fall of snow. Dec 1 Still snowing. Dec 4 Katie and Dan went to Doe Lake and the horse ran away. We had a card from Mai. Dec 6 Mr. § Mrs. Wildfong left Midlothian for Preston then on to home. Dec 8 Katie went up to Midlothian to practice for the Tea Meeting. Dec 9 Minnie has a large washing preparing for Christmas. Dec 14 Emily Johnston came to see us. 14 Katie has been at Midlothian for 2 days Mr. Steel came to see us, Mr. Cook's friend. Dec 16 Tea Meeting at Midlothian. We were all there. made 16 dollars. Dec 18 James § Minnie has gone to Doe Lake to service. Dec 20 Got a letter from Mrs. Wildfong. Dec 26 Katie § Dan were at Doe Lake Tea Meeting. They �1898 1899 Dec 27 Baking and cleaning. Dec 28 Dan 5 Katie were at Mrs. Tom Simpsons for tea. Dec 29 We had our party. Uncle’s family, the two Johnstons, Harry S and brother and Mr. Smith. We spent a very pleasant night. Dec 30 Sent a letter to Auntie and posted a letter to Malcolm. Got Christmas cards from Lizzie and a letter from Jessie Geddes in Edinburgh. At the annual meeting Father was appointed trustee in Mr. Rowsells's place. Jan 1 Father and Daniel has just gone to Sunday School and James and Minnie has crossed the lake with the mare. We watched them till they got on the other shore for this is the first time the horse has crossed the lake. Jan 2 We were all over at Uncle’s and spent a pleasant night. Jan 3 I wrote to Mrs. Wildfong. Katie wrote four letters. One to Mrs. Park, Mrs. Hebener, Mamie Wildfong and Lizzie and Auntie. I Jan 4 Killed the cow. It's rainy today. It's very stormy. Jan 6 I have been busy mending. Jan 8 James § Minnie has gone to Midlothian. Father and Dan has left to go to Spence § Magnetawan but I am afraid they may not reach for it is so stormy. Started to use our last bag of flour. Jan 10 James § Katie went to Magnetawan with Biff § Parks. Posted a letter to Mai and got one from Mrs. Flemmingto] Jan 10 Mary has started to do the matt, and I have got my table matt done. Jan 11 Auntie fell down cellar and broke her ankle. Dr. Coughill came and set it. (Entry by someone else) Jan I got my ankle broken was three months in bead. Feb 10 Katie left for Toronto. Mar Mrs. Wood (Toronto) died. Mar 22 Katie was married to Joe Wildfong. Agnew Harleow came to us. Mar 18 Katie left for Winnipeg to go to Lizzie. �1899 Mar 22 Katie now married to Joseph Wildfong in Winnipeg at Ed § Lizzie's home. They are still there. Apr Dan had to go to the hospital two weeks ago with a trouble in his face. James went this morning to the same hospital with the same trouble. Apr Malcolm has gone to Guelph, Ont. to be foreman over the farm. Apr 17 Mr. Ireland(Midlothian) died. Apr 18 I am able to be down stairs and walking on crutches. I am knitting and sewing. Apr 29 Head a fire wood bee. May 1 The steam boat went down for the first time. The boys are plowing the garden today. I can walk on one crutch. May 5 I finished my cushion. May 6 Dan has got most of the garden finished. James has been plowing in the field this last three days and Father is painting the boat. May 6 Posted a letter to Malcolm § Auntie. May 8 We got a new little boat. May 8 Father went by steamboat to Magnetawan. May 10 7 little pigges. May We have 23 lambs alive and 4 dead. May 15 Posted a ldtter to Malcolm § Auntie. May Elle Goodall was married to James Ireland at the Falls ' Katie was bridesmaid, Malcolmwas best man. May 24 Ada § Mr. Scott got married. May 27 Posted a letter to Mai § Auntie § Katie. May 27 Father went by steamboat to the Falles. June Robert Mitchell died. June 4 Posted a letter to Malcolm. June 5 Got a letter from Katie 5 Joe. situation yet. He has got no �1899 June 9 Received a letter from Katie. June 11 I had a boat ride over to Uncle's place. walking with one crutch. June 13 Posted a letter to Malcolm. June 14 Went to the Falles with wool. June 19 Father and Dan went to Guelph on the train. well. Saw Auntie. June 23 Dan left for Toronto. June 23 Got a letter from Katie. June James has gone to Mathers and Father has gone to Midlothian to Sunday School. 25 I am still Mai is Joe has got a situation. July 1 The Parkes came here. July Crissie Goodall was married. James July 1 Dan came back from Toronto and feels much better. got his photos. July 5 The Hebeners came. We had a very busy summer. Miller was with us for 6 weeks. July 13 Shipped 4 cattle. July Had the Hebeners and Parkes with us. Aug Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter Aug. 29 James our son was married to Minnie Mather at her Father's house. We were all there. Malcolm came to it also. James got married to Minnie Mather. We were all at the wedding. Malcolm came home on the 27 Sep so he was there also. He left on the 30 Sep. It was a nice quiei wedding. Aug 30 The boarders all left. Sep Mr. Johnson (Midlothian) died. Sep 12 They (James 5 Minnie) came back to us 2 weeks in Toronto. My sister was so kind to them. She gave them a nice parcel, table, and fancie chairs. Minnie got quite a few nice presents. We were all there except He Maggie 11 cents. �1899 Sep 17 James § Minnie has gone to Horn Lake to see her mother. Father has gone to Sprucedale to service and Dan and I are all alone in the house. Sep Malcolm came to see us for two weeks. Sep 21 Sent pail of butter to Auntie Gave Mr. Scott 5 lbs butter. Sep 25 Joe Noll came to us. Sep 26 Minnie has put 8 lbs of butter in a crock. is 6 lbs for Mr. Scott Mrs. Scott got 5 lbs of butter 13 cents. Oct 1 Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter Oct 2 Maggie Miller came to us. The Thrashers left us on the 3rd Oct. Father and Maggie were at the show at the Falls on the 4th Oct. Oct 4 Father went to Guelph for a week. Oct 5 Minnie I think is rather better. She was on the Lake yesterday. We head a letter from Katie. Oct 14 Mrs. Ireland and Auntie Lizzie came to see us. Oct 14 Mr. Hodgets came from Saint Catherines. He left on Oct 23 for home. Oct 22 Minnie § James and Mrs. Mather and myself went to Spence for services. It was a cold drive. Minnie is much better. Oct 23 Mrs. Blackmore got 4 lbs of butter Oct 24 Dan went to Giserals raising of a house. Nov 1 Had a letter from Auntie Waters Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter The crock 14 cents. \ 15 cents. 16 cents Nov 3 Dan has gone to the doctor. Nov 4 James 6 Minnie went to Midlothian in the slay for the mail. We have got a fall of snow. Nov 7 Got a letter from Katie and posted one to her the same day. Nov 9 Maggie left and Louise Noll came to us. Nov 11 Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 17 cents. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 11 cents. �1899 Nov 11 Got a letter from Mai. Father came from the Falls by the boat. Nov 22 James is drawing stones to-the warf. Dan has gone to a wood bee at Mr. Goodalls. Since the first of * Oct I have got 3 night gowns one for Minnie and 2 shirts, 2 quilts remade. Minnie is much better and is out every day and doing light work. Nov 24 Father has got to the falls. Mr. Blackat has come to see us. Posted a letter to Mrs. Wildfong (Preston) and one to Maggie M. Nov 26 Got our oile can full Nov 27 Killed the pigges. bagge of flower. Nov 28 Lyla went to Toronto. Nov 29 Had a letter from Katie she and Joe has taken up house. Dec 1 Salted the pork. Minnie posted a letter to Katie. I posted one to Auntie. Sent 1 tub of butter to Sharp by the steamboat. James is plowing over at Mai's place today. Plowing and taking out stones. Dec 3 Mrs. L. Simpson and Mr. Wilkison came to see us and spend a happy evening. Dec 5 Mr. Scott came down for some of his money. Got 15 dollars. The lake is partly frozen over. Got a fall of snow the boys have been laying past the waggon and buggie and getting out the slays for sabbath. Dec 6 The lake froze over. Dec 8 The boys are clipping Prince. Dec 9 Father is going to Magnetawan. The boys are looking for some timber in the woods to make a building for the cattle. Dec 10 Louise Noll went home. Dec 12 The lake was all open again and we got a letter from Katie and Joe and one from Auntie and from Malcolm He has sent the box. Dec 25 Got presents from Mr. § Mrs. Heb ener for us all and from Lyla. Got a bag of oat meal and a �1899 Dec 15 The boys are cutting loges in the follow. Got their dinner up today. Minnie has gone out for a walk. Dec 19 Went to Mr. Grinton with a Beef and got 4 dollars goods. Dec 24 Got a letter and photo of their house from Katie. Dec 29 James 5 Minnie went to Horn Lake. home tonight. We expect them Salt for butter 1 broom 2 tin pails 10 yards flannel for night shirts 6 yards cotine for quilt Dimend eies 1 green; 1 orange; 1 brown' 1 maroon suggar tea corn starch cheese soap egges syrup flower 1900 1 : Jan 1 This is new Year's Day. It is a fine day. Dan 5 Father are drawing fence rails. We all went over to Uncle's in the evening in the large sleigh and spent a pleasant night. Jan 3 Minnie is keeping so well we are doing without a girl yet and getting on so well. Father and the boys are skidding fire wood Jan 4 Got a box of short kake from Auntie Jessie (Scotland) Got a letter from Auntie Katie. Got a letter from Malcolm and 15 dollars in it. Jan 5 Commenced to have family worship after supper. Jan 5 Posted a letter to Malcolm 5 Auntie. Jan 10 Mrs. Scott came to see us and Alice Anne Goodall was washing to us Jan 12 The boys and Minnie went to Starrats Tea meeting. Jan 14 Minnie has gone to see her sister Mrs. Morris. has gone to Spence Jan 18 James has gone to Mr. Noys. Jan 20 Posted a letter to Uncle Willie Wick and to the Lawyer Jan 21 Minnie walked to Sunday School and walked home after evening meeting. The snow is nearly all gone. Jan 22 Posted to Jessie Geddes (Edinburgh) and to Irean Miller (Toronto) Jan 23 I went up to the yard and saw Dan working at the Dan �timber for the barn. 1900 Jan 24 Minnie 6 Dan walked up to Midlothian. back the next day. Minnie came Jan 25 Mary Ledget died. Mrs. Grace Tun died. Jan 26 Dan’s halping James Rowsell to cut wood. cold. Jan 29 Got a letter from Mai two days ago he head been sick in a week with a very sore throat. Better now. Quite a fall of snow. Jan 30 Posted a letter to Malcolm and Mrs. Waters and Auntie Minnie is keeping so well and is sewing and knitting James was home yesterday he is getting on well at Noys. Feb 1 Annie Goodall came and washed. We gave her 1 dollar. She will just have to get 50 cents next time. Since the first of January I have made 6 pairs of mittes and 3 was for Minnie. Feb 2 Joe § Dan has gone to their work in the swamp taking out seader. Feb 4 James § Minnie went home. James came home with her. Feb 12 James 6 Dan has been drawing pine on the Lake. Feb Got a letter from Malcolm and one from Auntie. Feb 14 Got a letter from Katie and Dan. James left for Noys today. Feb 17 I commenced to make the patched quilt. Auntie. Feb 19 Minnie commenced to make a matt. and Emma Rowsell. Feb 21 Mr. § Mrs. Leggat came to see us and Mrs. Noll Annie Goodall washed that day. Mar 4 Mrs. Mather came to see us. Mar 6 Posted 2 letters to Malcolm. Mar 8 Minnie finished her matt and Mrs. Blackmore and Mrs. Foreside came to see us. I have not been well so was in bead for one day. It's very Minnie came back on the 12th Got one from Ed Posted to Jesse Goddes was in �1900 Mar 14 We have got 19 lambs and nine of these are dead and three sheep, quite a loss. Mar 14 I am able to be up every day but not well my side and back is still sore. Had a letter from Auntie. Mar 17 Head a letter from Malcolm. Mar 18 Jamie Mather and Miss Leggat came to see us, James was home that day so he went back to the Noys in the afternoon. Mar 19 I have been mending. Mar 21 James left Noys. Mar 25 James § Minnie has gone home. Father has gone to Spence. Dan 5 I are alone in the house. Dan's face is not much better. Mar 25 Posted a letter to Mai § Joe. Mar 28 Made over my bonnet. Mar 31 Dan went to see the Doctor. Apr 1 Dan's face very bad. at Ammic Harbour. Apr 3 Dan no better. He and Father and James left this morning to go to the Falles and Huntsfield Hospitle. Apr 3 Pursy Foresith came. Apr 4 Posted a letter to Malcolm Apr 5 I dreamed about Dan § Mai last night I do not feel strong at all. I am making a white shaker flannel night shirt. Annie Goodall is washing today. James is drawing loges out of the swamp. Apr 6 James left this morning for the alles with a load of oats. Father came home in the fore noon He came by stage. Dan no better yet he is in bed. Apr 7 James went to Magnetawan and got boom chains and posted a letter to Dan. Got a letter from Auntie. Apr 8 Pursy Foresith left us. today. Apr 8 Got 33 lambs Apr 10 James has gone to the Falls. I do not feel very strong yet. I Father has gone down to preach Mr. Blackmore paid the butter Posted a letter to Dan. �1900 Apr 11 The snow is nearly all gone and I went out around the house. It is three months since I was out before. I do not feel strong. James has gone to James Irelands wood bee. Apr 12 Got a letter from Dan he was much the same. Head not got his face treated, just poltested. Got a letter from Mai with 40 dollars. Going to send Dan 25. Got a letter from Katie. Sent a letter to Mai § Dan with 25 dollars in it Apr 14 Head our wood bee. Got 14 cords cut. Got two letters from Dan. We have 37 lambs and 16 dead. James has gone to the Falls to see the doctor. Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Dan is getting better. Apr 17 James has gone to Rowsells word bee. Apr 18 Got 34 lambs and 20 dead. Apr 19 James has gone to Huntsville. Posted a letter to Mai and Katie. Davie came to help us today. Apr 21 Davie has gone home to their wood bee. The house seems so very dull when our boys are both away. Apr 23 Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Apr 24 Got a letter from Dan. Lake opened up. Apr 26 The Glenrose went up to the falls. Minnie’s sowing the siddes. Daniel came home today. His face is much better. Apr 30 Shipped oats from Mr. Sharp. and Auntie. May 1 Tom Gutredge has come to help us. May 3 Dan planted potatoes in the garden. May 4 Posted a letter to Mai § James. Annie G. came to wash and Jennie Bolton (Mather) stayed all night with us. May 5 Dan put Minnie across the Lake it was so stormy. Mrs Scott came down at night. May 6 Sabbath. Dan § I are all alone. Spence and Croft. May 9 Got a letter from James. Joe. ) Moved the stove. Expect him home this week. Posted a letter to James Dan getting better. Mr § Father went to Dan got one from Katie and �1900 May 10 I commenced Minnies nappor and hemmed my skirt. May 11 Minnie got a box of plants from Malcolm. May 12 Got a letter from Auntie and from Katie. May 13 Minnie felt a change. May 14 Posted a letter to James 5 Malcolm and C. Cook. May 14 James came home but goes back today for a week. May 26 James came home he is much better. May 28 We expect Mrs. Hebener tomorrow. May 29 Posted to Mai § Auntie and Katie. May 30 Father got $7.37 of groceries from Sharp. May 30 Robert Coppy came to clip the sheep. Dan has gone to Goodalls logging bee. He was yesterday at Ford's logging. June 6 Minnie spent the day with Mrs. Scott. 70<f from Grenton. i June 8 Dan went to Spence and was in Inches. June 11 Had a party for Lyla on 26th. June 12 Mamie Wildfong came to see us. more than a week. June 14 Mrs. Mather was visiting us. Sep Mr. § Mrs. Hebener left for Toronto. We have been so very busy these last three months I have got no time to write in my diary. Auntie is quite a help in the house. She does all the washing. Oct Dr. Corell died. Oct 6 Baby Jessie was born. She is a fine strong child. Mrs. Mather was with us for 4 weeks. We do the work ourselves. Nov 1 Minnie is getting stronger. Dec 1 Mrs. Lawson (Midlothian) died. Came home at 12. She leaves on 29th. She was with us for �1901 Jan Maggie Leggatt was married to James Mather. Feb It is nearly four months since I have got any story in my diary. Jan 2 Jessie G left for Winnipege. Feb 3 We are keeping well. James and Dan has got coldes but is getting better. Auntie had a letter from Lyla. ^ She has been three months in Toronto and is feeling rather stronger. James has been drawing logs for night this last two weeks. Dan has been at Mr. Rowsells for a week. Minnie is keeping well and so is baby. Minnie baby and James were away last week visiting her Fathers folks. Auntie and I have been busy sewing and making cushions and quilting bed covers. The lake is good for teaming. Feb 17 Dan § James are both home. James is drawing our own timber from Magnetawan. They were all up at the Falls on the 15th of Feb to see the lawyer to get the farm settled. Today 17 Dan 5 Father has gone to see Mrs. Mathers. Feb 21 Prince got hurt. Mar 3 Prince is getting better. (Feb 27 Baby was baptized) The boys expect to finish drawing the timber tomorrow. Auntie and I has had a bad cold for more than two weeks. The gripp. Mar 15 Auntie is better and able to work but I am still pretty bad. My cough is so bad. Father is getting better and able to go out. Mar 25 Father has got worse and has been in bed for three days. I am getting better but very slow. Auntie is not feeling so well. Mar 25 The boys got 8 dollars from Sharp of goods. made a pare of stockings for baby. Mar 26 Auntie is making aprons for Minnie. Apr 3 We had to get the doctor down for Father. He says he has inflamation of the lunges. Poor Father I did not think he was so ill. I hope he will soon get better. Joe Noll leaves tonight. Apr 8 The Doctor was down today. He says Father is rather better, but we have to go on with the same treatment for some time. The doctor has been down four times. Apr 12 Father not so well today. Tom Rowsell is with us. More feaversh. • I have Cannot sleep �1901 1902 1903 Apr 13 Father had a good night and feels better. Apr 18 Father is better but not able to be up out of bead. James was plowing this week. Today it is raining. The Lake is open. Apr 19 Friday. Apr Father has been ill for some weeks with inflamation of his lunges. He had pneumonia but is better and able to be out some times. Apr Mrs. Welpton died. Apr 21 Father is better. The doctor says he can get up in a week. We are so thankful. I am writing to Malcolm. James is not well today with youralage. Apr 25 Father much better. The boys plowed the garden. Our seeds are up. Steamboat went down on the 24th. Lake opened on the 20 April. July 18 Malcolm left for Winnipeg. for Winnipeg. July 29 The two Miss Bars and their husbands came to visit us for two days. We all went to the harbour today. June 3 Malcolm was married to Jennie Waters at her mothers house in Guelph, Canada. Nov Lyla came from Winnipeg for a visit as Joe § Katie went to Regina. Dan crossed by the boat to get the doctor down She was a dear friend. Auntie left the same day Mr. Bolten died. Minnie's brother-in-law in two weeks after his mother died. It was so very sad. 1904 Feb 8 Malcolm § Jennie are home in Calgary just now and has got a nice furnished home. Mar Malcolm and Jennie are living in Clagary, N.W. have a comfortable home. Mar i Lyla is still with us and feels stronger. be with us for the summer. They She will �1904 Apr 7 Planted the plants. Hospitle. Dan left for Huntsfield Dear Father died (my husband) at Huntsville, July 15th, 1908. This is February 4, 1911. oh, how I miss him. 1914 Sep It is 2-1/2 years since he died, and I am in Calgary, Feb 9, 1911. The boys sold our land and home for $7,000. dollars, six years ago. So I have been out in the West some time. I have been with Malcolm for two years on a visit and with Katie, Mrs. Wildfong. I am going to the farm in Griffin soon. �How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? — — - - Heb 2:3 jsa 59:6i John 10 2 Cor 5 Paul was writing to those who had felt the need of Salvation and who had come to the only source. And because they had come, and followed the Master they were persecuted. So Paul writes to encourage them in the midst of their trials. And Paul, too, shows them the superiority of the gospel over the law, the law being only a type of this glorious gospel. Yet Paulkruew that there were among them many who had never fled to the only refuge. Many who were not yet safe for eternity. Many who were neglecting the only, the great salvation. And so he exclaims, "How can we escape if we neglect?" FIRST Then there is a salvation. The text implies this. And it implies that man needs it. Indeed, it implies that it is man's greatest need. He has fallen. He is ruined by sin. He is lost. Just like a man who falls 100 ft from a building. You look up, and you can truly say when he starts he is lost, for man cannot save him. So man is lost, is dead, so far as he himself is concerned, "dead in trespasses and sins" There is a great gulf between him and spiritual life, which he cannot bridge over. This is so in the natural world. There is a stone - veg­ etable life cannot be put in it. There is a plant, animal life cannot be put in it. There is an animal, spiritual life cannot be put in it. By God's natural law a lower cannot influence a higher life. So man dead in sin, cannot raise himself to spiritual life. I would like to emphasize this. Not all our good works, our good intentions, our honesty, our kindness, can raise us to that level.Spiritual life come from a higher source, a heavenly source. Man needs to be saved from death and its consequences, trusting to oneself. But this he cannot ever do in himself, no more than the stone, a plant or an animal. But there is a way of escape. There is a way of getting up to the spiritual life. Jesus is the way. �SECOND This salvation is a great salvation. Great because it saves from death. Look at that drowning girl. She is saved. It is a great salvation. It saved her life, and gave joy to Mother and friends. This salvation is great because it saves from eternal death. The girl was sa for the few years she would have to live, the sinner for all eternity. This salvation is great because of the vastness of the remedy. The life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Great because of the joy it impart Who can fathom the height, the depth, the length the breadth of everlasting life? THIRD And what is this salvation? Something wonderful in this salvation. There is a child who has taken God at his word, and there is a scientific learned man who is yet unsaved. Oh, the simplicity of the gospel! And there is mystery connected with it. Jesus tells us we must be born again, if we are to enter heaven. And the learned man because he cannot tell all about the second birth, he tries to think there is no such thing. Yet he knows there is mystery in nature. For who has found out what life is? And he knows a lower can never produce a higher life. And he knows that man needs a higher life. Why then will he not believe in Him alone that can give this higher life? Ah, he will not bend to the simplicity of the gospel. Pride. FOURTH Again I ask - what is this salvation? It is a passing from death into life. Having Christ abiding iui us. Permeated with his influence. Under His control. Feeling our utter helplessness, and his sufficiency. Feeling a new spirit in us, as new power ruling and guiding us. Being born again. A super homan power recreating us. FIFTH And though we do not understand this spiritual life in itself - we do ' know it by its results. "The wind bloweth where it...." (John 3:8) �We know the wind by the result. We can feel its influence on us. So with this re-creation this being born of the spirit, we know it by its results. We know we once loved sin, now we hate it. Once we cared little for God's voice, now we delight to listen. Once we cared little for Sabbaths, God's word. His sanctuary, now we love these, etc. etc. And we know we can lead you to the way of being born again. We can point you to Jesus the way, the truth, and the life - the spiritual life. We can tell you he is the source of this new life. We can say, because we ourselves have believed; "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thous shalt have this eternal life" It is His work. How thankful we ought to be it is so.' How grateful we ought to be that by his help we can obtain this life. SIXTH How shall we escape if we neglect this great salvation? This implies we can neglect it. For he will never force us in this new life. We must be a willing people. And He does not say, "How shall we escape if we reject so great salvation" - no, simple neglect Think of this. The gardener neglect his garden and beautiful flowers become wild. Neglect the farm, and it goes to waste. Neglect the mind, and it becomes weak, impure, unholy. Neglect the soul , and we are lost. What an awful responsibility. Neglecting our souls.' Look at that young man. He is sitting sleeping in that boat. The wind is blowing him right to those rapids. There is the oars beside. He is going rapidly to destruction with the means of escape just beside him. Yet he neglects. He is lost. Sinners are lost with the means of safety beside them. Jesus is ever near, ever ready to help you to escape. Turn to the only means, the only source of spiritual life. SEVENTH How then can we escape if we neglect so great salvation? We cannot. It is impossible. If we neglect, nothing can save us. No other foundation. No other way, but Jesus' Way. Thousands have tried � 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 Jessie D. W. 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Geddes Diary, 1870-1914 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 1870 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Jessie D. W. Geddes Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript of Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text D I A R Y of J E S S I E G E D D E S SPEC COLL and a S E R M 0 N by her husband J A M E S G E D D E S �1870 1877 1882 1884 1885 1886 1887 1892 1892 1894 1895 1896 DIARY June Sep 6 Oct Dec 17 Dec Sep Nov June Feb Aug 10 Nov Nov Nov Jan Feb Feb Edinburgh: Catherine Wares Sutherland (aged 6 months) died here this evening at ten o'clock. Midlothian P. 0. Muskoka, Ontario, We came to this country Sep 6. Uncle Willie (Catherine's husband) died. Aunt Mary Ann (Mrs. Murray) died. Grandma Geddes died - aged 78 Auntie Geddes died - aged 81 Mrs. Flett § Aunt Ellon, and Aunt Annie, Isabbel. Grandfather Geddes died - aged 81 My sister left for Toronto, (Mrs. Sutherland) She has been keeping well, and her girl's well. I took sick. Alex Goodall died. Mrs. Stuart died. Grandma Wares died - aged 80. Christine (Mrs. Morris) died - aged 60 Willie Simpson was drowned Frank Blashill died. Mrs. Goodall died Mrs. David Best died John Mather died �1896 1897 1898 Apr Jun Aug. Apr Apr May July Aug Jan 27 Feb Apr 5 Apr 14 May July Aug 15 Sep 4 Sep 16 Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 15 I feel much stronger and able to knit and sew. We had Mr. Grant and family with us for a night. Baby Goodall died. I am getting better but not strong. Lyla came home and nursed me. I am able to be going around but not strong. Malcolm Morris died. We had Mr. Hebener and family for 2 months. Father and I went to Toronto and were three weeks with my sister, Mrs. Sutherland. We enjoyed ourselves so much. The girls and she was so kind to us. I feel so much better of the change. Got a letter from Malcolm. He had not been well with a sore throat. Katie came to see us. She has been three months now and felt so much better. Sent to Auntie 15 dollars. Sent to Auntie 25 dollars. Lizzie came home just for four weeks. She looks well. Katie and she is enjoying themselves. We had Mr. Hebener and family and Mr. Parks and family for two months. We had 2 servants. Maggie Miller and Minnie Mather and my neice Katie Sutherland was with us and still is. I feel so much stronger. Daniel left for the North West. We have got two letters from him he does not think much of the country there. Sent to Auntie 20 dollars. Malcolm left Myrtle, Ontario. Minnie Mather came to us. We expect Dan home in two or three weeks. �1898 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Malcolm left for Toronto. He is with Mr. Headson's family. We all went to Starrats to a Tea Meeting. The same night we got a letter from Dan. The came from Mr. Criss Brant came and she and Mary are working in the turnips. Katie came over with some today. We killed a sheep today. Katie and I has got this black waiste finished and the brown skirt and quilt and cushions. Posted a letter to Mai and to Dan. Finished Katie’s print dress and white petticoat. I have made three pairs of mitts and two pairs of socks this fall. Minnie got 2 lbs yarn grey § blue. The ground is covered with snow and James § Katie has gone for a drive. James to the Falls and Katie to Midlothian. Mr. Lamb from the Falls had dinner with us. We got two baggs of flour we have started to make Katie’s blue dress. Finished Katie's blue dress - got two baggs of potatoes from Mr. Blackmore. Mrs. William^Edith was visiting us yesterday. James banked up the house today. Mrs. Johnston paid 28 dollars today. James is drawing turnips. Katie has gone to Midlothian for a visit. Criss Brant went home. We had a letter from Malcolm last night. We expect the Thrashers today but the rain stopped them. The Thrashers has just left. They had four meals with us and one night with us. Father and James has gone over to Uncle's with them. No letter from Dan this three weeks. Katie was up at Midlothian two days. Katie went up to Midlothian with James. I have made two pairs mitts this week for Minnie. She was washing today. Katie wrote to Mai § posted today. Daniel came home today we are so delighted to see him. Daniel shot a fine deer in the lake. James and he are busy drawing straw and fixing up for the winter. �1898 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 26 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 14 14 Dec 16 Dec 18 Dec 20 Dec 26 Ben shot two deer today. Father went up to the Falls and James went up to Mr. Ireland’s to help him. We got a letter from Malcolm with 10 dollars in it. He started for the N.W. four days ago. He expects to be back in four weeks. Minnie got 1 pair boots. 1 dollar. Mr. Scott and Ada was down and staid all night. Katie got her night gown finished. Dan’s trunk came the boys plowed the garden and I had a walk around the buildings. Got a fall of snow. The boys and Father are working at the sheep pen flooring it. Mrs. Wildfong and Berty came down for one night with us Mrs. Wildfong was drawing oats to us. Katie and I took a walk up the road and ran into the boys fencing. The snow is mostly all gone. Two of the Rowsells and Tom Gutredge and Ben came to have a skate on our ice. \ Quite a fall of snow. Still snowing. Katie has been at Midlothian for 2 days Katie and Dan went to Doe Lake and the horse ran away. We had a card from Mai. Mr. § Mrs. Wildfong left Midlothian for Preston then on to home. Katie went up to Midlothian to practice for the Tea Meeting. Minnie has a large washing preparing for Christmas. Emily Johnston came to see us. Mr. Steel came to see us, Mr. Cook's friend. Tea Meeting at Midlothian. We were all there. They made 16 dollars. James § Minnie has gone to Doe Lake to service. Got a letter from Mrs. Wildfong. Katie § Dan were at Doe Lake Tea Meeting. �1898 Dec 27 Baking and cleaning. Dec 28 Dan 5 Katie were at Mrs. Tom Simpsons for tea. Dec 29 We had our party. Uncle’s family, the two Johnstons, Harry S and brother and Mr. Smith. We spent a very pleasant night. Dec 30 Sent a letter to Auntie and posted a letter to Malcolm. Got Christmas cards from Lizzie and a letter from Jessie Geddes in Edinburgh. At the annual meeting Father was appointed trustee in Mr. Rowsells's place. 1899 Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 6 Jan 8 Jan 10 Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan Feb 10 Mar Mar 22 Mar 18 Father and Daniel has just gone to Sunday School and James and Minnie has crossed the lake with the mare. We watched them till they got on the other shore for this is the first time the horse has crossed the lake. We were all over at Uncle’s and spent a pleasant night. I wrote to Mrs. Wildfong. Katie wrote four letters. One to Mrs. Park, Mrs. Hebener, Mamie Wildfong and Lizzie and Auntie. I Killed the cow. It's rainy today. It's very stormy. I have been busy mending. James § Minnie has gone to Midlothian. Father and Dan has left to go to Spence § Magnetawan but I am afraid they may not reach for it is so stormy. Started to use our last bag of flour. James § Katie went to Magnetawan with Biff § Parks. Posted a letter to Mai and got one from Mrs. Flemmingto] Mary has started to do the matt, and I have got my table matt done. Auntie fell down cellar and broke her ankle. Dr. Coughill came and set it. (Entry by someone else) I got my ankle broken was three months in bead. Katie left for Toronto. Mrs. Wood (Toronto) died. Katie was married to Joe Wildfong. Agnew Harleow came to us. Katie left for Winnipeg to go to Lizzie. �1899 Mar 22 Apr Apr Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 29 May 1 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 8 May 8 May 10 May May 15 May May 24 May 27 May 27 June June 4 June 5 Katie now married to Joseph Wildfong in Winnipeg at Ed § Lizzie's home. They are still there. Dan had to go to the hospital two weeks ago with a trouble in his face. James went this morning to the same hospital with the same trouble. Malcolm has gone to Guelph, Ont. to be foreman over the farm. Mr. Ireland(Midlothian) died. I am able to be down stairs and walking on crutches. I am knitting and sewing. Head a fire wood bee. The steam boat went down for the first time. The boys are plowing the garden today. I can walk on one crutch. I finished my cushion. Dan has got most of the garden finished. James has been plowing in the field this last three days and Father is painting the boat. Posted a letter to Malcolm § Auntie. We got a new little boat. Father went by steamboat to Magnetawan. 7 little pigges. We have 23 lambs alive and 4 dead. Posted a ldtter to Malcolm § Auntie. Elle Goodall was married to James Ireland at the Falls ' Katie was bridesmaid, Malcolmwas best man. Ada § Mr. Scott got married. Posted a letter to Mai § Auntie § Katie. Father went by steamboat to the Falles. Robert Mitchell died. Posted a letter to Malcolm. Got a letter from Katie 5 Joe. He has got no situation yet. �1899 June 9 June 11 June 13 June 14 June 19 June 23 June 23 June 25 July 1 July July 1 July 5 July 13 July Aug Aug. 29 Aug 30 Sep Sep 12 Received a letter from Katie. I had a boat ride over to Uncle's place. I am still walking with one crutch. Posted a letter to Malcolm. Went to the Falles with wool. Father and Dan went to Guelph on the train. Mai is well. Saw Auntie. Dan left for Toronto. Got a letter from Katie. Joe has got a situation. James has gone to Mathers and Father has gone to Midlothian to Sunday School. The Parkes came here. Crissie Goodall was married. We were all there except James Dan came back from Toronto and feels much better. He got his photos. The Hebeners came. We had a very busy summer. Maggie Miller was with us for 6 weeks. Shipped 4 cattle. Had the Hebeners and Parkes with us. Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter 11 cents. James our son was married to Minnie Mather at her Father's house. We were all there. Malcolm came to it also. James got married to Minnie Mather. We were all at the wedding. Malcolm came home on the 27 Sep so he was there also. He left on the 30 Sep. It was a nice quiei wedding. The boarders all left. Mr. Johnson (Midlothian) died. They (James 5 Minnie) came back to us 2 weeks in Toronto. My sister was so kind to them. She gave them a nice parcel, table, and fancie chairs. Minnie got quite a few nice presents. �1899 Sep 17 Sep Sep 21 Sep 25 Sep 26 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Nov 1 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov 11 James § Minnie has gone to Horn Lake to see her mother. Father has gone to Sprucedale to service and Dan and I are all alone in the house. Malcolm came to see us for two weeks. Sent pail of butter to Auntie Gave Mr. Scott 5 lbs butter. Joe Noll came to us. Minnie has put 8 lbs of butter in a crock. The crock is 6 lbs for Mr. Scott Mrs. Scott got 5 lbs of butter 13 cents. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 14 cents. Maggie Miller came to us. The Thrashers left us on the 3rd Oct. Father and Maggie were at the show at the Falls on the 4th Oct. Father went to Guelph for a week. Minnie I think is rather better. She was on the Lake yesterday. We head a letter from Katie. \ Mrs. Ireland and Auntie Lizzie came to see us. Mr. Hodgets came from SaintCatherines. He left on Oct 23 for home. Minnie § James and Mrs. Mather and myself went to Spence for services. It was a cold drive. Minnie is much better. Mrs. Blackmore got 4 lbs of butter 15 cents. Dan went to Giserals raising of a house. Had a letter from Auntie Waters Mrs. Blackmore got 3 lbs of butter 16 cents Dan has gone to the doctor. James 6 Minnie went to Midlothian in the slay for the mail. We have got a fall of snow. Got a letter from Katie and posted one to her the same day. Maggie left and Louise Noll came to us. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 17 cents. Mrs. Blackmore got 2 lbs of butter 11 cents. �1899 Nov 11 Nov 22 Nov 24 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 3 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 12 Dec 25 Got a letter from Mai. Father came from the Falls by the boat. James is drawing stones to-the warf. Dan has gone to a wood bee at Mr. Goodalls. Since the first of * Oct I have got 3 night gowns one for Minnie and 2 shirts, 2 quilts remade. Minnie is much better and is out every day and doing light work. Father has got to the falls. Mr. Blackat has come to see us. Posted a letter to Mrs. Wildfong (Preston) and one to Maggie M. Got our oile can full Killed the pigges. Got a bag of oat meal and a bagge of flower. Lyla went to Toronto. Had a letter from Katie she and Joe has taken up house. Salted the pork. Minnie posted a letter to Katie. I posted one to Auntie. Sent 1 tub of butter to Sharp by the steamboat. James is plowing over at Mai's place today. Plowing and taking out stones. Mrs. L. Simpson and Mr. Wilkison came to see us and spend a happy evening. Mr. Scott came down for some of his money. Got 15 dollars. The lake is partly frozen over. Got a fall of snow the boys have been laying past the waggon and buggie and getting out the slays for sabbath. The lake froze over. The boys are clipping Prince. Father is going to Magnetawan. The boys are looking for some timber in the woods to make a building for the cattle. Louise Noll went home. The lake was all open again and we got a letter from Katie and Joe and one from Auntie and from Malcolm He has sent the box. Got presents from Mr. § Mrs. Heb ener for us all and from Lyla. �1899 Dec 15 Dec 19 Dec 24 Dec 29 1900 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 The boys are cutting loges in the follow. Got their dinner up today. Minnie has gone out for a walk. Went to Mr. Grinton with a Beef and got 4 dollars goods. Got a letter and photo of their house from Katie. James 5 Minnie went to Horn Lake. We expect them home tonight. Salt for butter 1 broom 2 tin pails 10 yards flannel for night shirts 6 yards cotine for quilt Dimend eies 1 green; 1 orange; 1 brown' 1 maroon suggar tea corn starch cheese soap egges syrup flower This is new Year's Day. It is a fine day. Dan 5 Father are drawing fence rails. We all went over to Uncle's in the evening in the large sleigh and spent a pleasant night. Minnie is keeping so well we are doing without a girl yet and getting on so well. Father and the boys are skidding fire wood Got a box of short kake from Auntie Jessie (Scotland) Got a letter from Auntie Katie. Got a letter from Malcolm and 15 dollars in it. Commenced to have family worship after supper. Jan 5 Posted a letter to Malcolm 5 Auntie. Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 1 : Mrs. Scott came to see us and Alice Anne Goodall was washing to us The boys and Minnie went to Starrats Tea meeting. Minnie has gone to see her sister Mrs. Morris. Dan has gone to Spence James has gone to Mr. Noys. Posted a letter to Uncle Willie Wick and to the Lawyer Minnie walked to Sunday School and walked home after evening meeting. The snow is nearly all gone. Posted to Jessie Geddes (Edinburgh) and to Irean Miller (Toronto) I went up to the yard and saw Dan working at the �timber for the barn. 1900 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 29 Jan 30 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 4 Feb 12 Feb Feb 14 Feb 17 Feb 19 Feb 21 Mar 4 Mar 6 Mar 8 Minnie 6 Dan walked up to Midlothian. Minnie came back the next day. Mary Ledget died. Mrs. Grace Tun died. Dan’s halping James Rowsell to cut wood. It's very cold. Got a letter from Mai two days ago he head been sick in a week with a very sore throat. Better now. Quite a fall of snow. Posted a letter to Malcolm and Mrs. Waters and Auntie Minnie is keeping so well and is sewing and knitting James was home yesterday he is getting on well at Noys. Annie Goodall came and washed. We gave her 1 dollar. She will just have to get 50 cents next time. Since the first of January I have made 6 pairs of mittes and 3 was for Minnie. Joe § Dan has gone to their work in the swamp taking out seader. James § Minnie went home. Minnie came back on the 12th James came home with her. James 6 Dan has been drawing pine on the Lake. Got a letter from Malcolm and one from Auntie. Got a letter from Katie and Dan. Got one from Ed James left for Noys today. I commenced to make the patched quilt. Posted to Auntie. Minnie commenced to make a matt. Jesse Goddes was in and Emma Rowsell. Mr. § Mrs. Leggat came to see us and Mrs. Noll Annie Goodall washed that day. Mrs. Mather came to see us. Posted 2 letters to Malcolm. Minnie finished her matt and Mrs. Blackmore and Mrs. Foreside came to see us. I have not been well so was in bead for one day. �1900 Mar 14 Mar 14 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 21 Mar 25 Mar 25 Mar 28 Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 3 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 10 We have got 19 lambs and nine of these are dead and three sheep, quite a loss. I am able to be up every day but not well my side and back is still sore. Had a letter from Auntie. Head a letter from Malcolm. Jamie Mather and Miss Leggat came to see us, James was home that day so he went back to the Noys in the afternoon. I have been mending. I do not feel very strong yet. James left Noys. James § Minnie has gone home. Father has gone to Spence. Dan 5 I are alone in the house. Dan's face is not much better. Posted a letter to Mai § Joe. Made over my bonnet. Dan went to see the Doctor. I Dan's face very bad. Father has gone down to preach at Ammic Harbour. Dan no better. He and Father and James left this morning to go to the Falles and Huntsfield Hospitle. Pursy Foresith came. Posted a letter to Malcolm I dreamed about Dan § Mai last night I do not feel strong at all. I am making a white shaker flannel night shirt. Annie Goodall is washing today. James is drawing loges out of the swamp. James left this morning for the alles with a load of oats. Father came home in the fore noon He came by stage. Dan no better yet he is in bed. James went to Magnetawan and got boom chains and posted a letter to Dan. Got a letter from Auntie. Pursy Foresith left us. Mr. Blackmore paid the butter today. Got 33 lambs James has gone to the Falls. Posted a letter to Dan. �1900 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 14 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 26 Apr 30 May 1 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 9 The snow is nearly all gone and I went out around the house. It is three months since I was out before. I do not feel strong. James has gone to James Irelands wood bee. Got a letter from Dan he was much the same. Head not got his face treated, just poltested. Got a letter from Mai with 40 dollars. Going to send Dan 25. Got a letter from Katie. Sent a letter to Mai § Dan with 25 dollars in it Head our wood bee. Got 14 cords cut. Got two letters from Dan. We have 37 lambs and 16 dead. James has gone to the Falls to see the doctor. Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Dan is getting better. James has gone to Rowsells word bee. Got 34 lambs and 20 dead. ) James has gone to Huntsville. Posted a letter to Mai and Katie. Davie came to help us today. Davie has gone home to their wood bee. The house seems so very dull when our boys are both away. Posted a letter to Dan and to Auntie. Moved the stove. Got a letter from Dan. Expect him home this week. Lake opened up. The Glenrose went up to the falls. Minnie’s sowing the siddes. Daniel came home today. His face is much better. Shipped oats from Mr. Sharp. Posted a letter to James and Auntie. Tom Gutredge has come to help us. Dan getting better. Dan planted potatoes in the garden. Posted a letter to Mai § James. Annie G. came to wash and Jennie Bolton (Mather) stayed all night with us. Dan put Minnie across the Lake it was so stormy. Mr § Mrs Scott came down at night. Sabbath. Dan § I are all alone. Father went to Spence and Croft. Got a letter from James. Dan got one from Katie and Joe. �1900 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 14 May 26 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 30 June 6 June 8 June 11 June 12 June 14 Sep Oct Oct 6 Nov 1 Dec 1 I commenced Minnies nappor and hemmed my skirt. Minnie got a box of plants from Malcolm. Got a letter from Auntie and from Katie. Minnie felt a change. Posted a letter to James 5 Malcolm and C. Cook. James came home but goes back today for a week. James came home he is much better. We expect Mrs. Hebener tomorrow. Posted to Mai § Auntie and Katie. 7 0 < f from Grenton. Father got $7.37 of groceries from Sharp. Robert Coppy came to clip the sheep. Dan has gone to Goodalls logging bee. He was yesterday at Ford's logging. Minnie spent the day with Mrs. Scott. i Dan went to Spence and was in Inches. Came home at 12. Had a party for Lyla on 26th. She leaves on 29th. Mamie Wildfong came to see us. She was with us for more than a week. Mrs. Mather was visiting us. Mr. § Mrs. Hebener left for Toronto. We have been so very busy these last three months I have got no time to write in my diary. Auntie is quite a help in the house. She does all the washing. Dr. Corell died. Baby Jessie was born. She is a fine strong child. Mrs. Mather was with us for 4 weeks. We do the work ourselves. Minnie is getting stronger. Mrs. Lawson (Midlothian) died. �1901 Jan Feb Feb 3 Feb 17 Feb 21 Mar 3 Mar 15 Mar 25 Mar 25 Mar 26 Apr 3 Apr 8 Apr 12 Maggie Leggatt was married to James Mather. It is nearly four months since I have got any story in my diary. Jan 2 Jessie G left for Winnipege. We are keeping well. James and Dan has got coldes but is getting better. Auntie had a letter from Lyla. ^ She has been three months in Toronto and is feeling rather stronger. James has been drawing logs for night this last two weeks. Dan has been at Mr. Rowsells for a week. Minnie is keeping well and so is baby. Minnie baby and James were away last week visiting her Fathers folks. Auntie and I have been busy sewing and making cushions and quilting bed covers. The lake is good for teaming. Dan § James are both home. James is drawing our own timber from Magnetawan. They were all up at the Falls on the 15th of Feb to see the lawyer to get the farm settled. Today 17 Dan 5 Father has gone to see Mrs. Mathers. Prince got hurt. Tom Rowsell is with us. • Prince is getting better. (Feb 27 Baby was baptized) The boys expect to finish drawing the timber tomorrow. Auntie and I has had a bad cold for more than two weeks. The gripp. Auntie is better and able to work but I am still pretty bad. My cough is so bad. Father is getting better and able to go out. Father has got worse and has been in bed for three days. I am getting better but very slow. Auntie is not feeling so well. The boys got 8 dollars from Sharp of goods. I have made a pare of stockings for baby. Auntie is making aprons for Minnie. We had to get the doctor down for Father. He says he has inflamation of the lunges. Poor Father I did not think he was so ill. I hope he will soon get better. Joe Noll leaves tonight. The Doctor was down today. He says Father is rather better, but we have to go on with the same treatment for some time. The doctor has been down four times. Father not so well today. More feaversh. Cannot sleep �1901 Apr 13 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr Apr Apr 21 Apr 25 Father had a good night and feels better. Father is better but not able to be up out of bead. James was plowing this week. Today it is raining. The Lake is open. Friday. Dan crossed by the boat to get the doctor down Father has been ill for some weeks with inflamation of his lunges. He had pneumonia but is better and able to be out some times. Mrs. Welpton died. She was a dear friend. Father is better. The doctor says he can get up in a week. We are so thankful. I am writing to Malcolm. James is not well today with youralage. Father much better. The boys plowed the garden. Our seeds are up. Steamboat went down on the 24th. Lake opened on the 20 April. 1902 July 18 Malcolm left for Winnipeg. Auntie left the same day for Winnipeg. July 29 The two Miss Bars and their husbands came to visit us for two days. We all went to the harbour today. 1903 June 3 Malcolm was married to Jennie Waters at her mothers house in Guelph, Canada. Nov Lyla came from Winnipeg for a visit as Joe § Katie went to Regina. 1904 Feb 8 Mar Mr. Bolten died. Minnie's brother-in-law in two weeks after his mother died. It was so very sad. Malcolm § Jennie are home in Calgary just now and has got a nice furnished home. Malcolm and Jennie are living in Clagary, N.W. They have a comfortable home. Mar i Lyla is still with us and feels stronger. She will be with us for the summer. �1904 Apr 7 Planted the plants. Hospitle. Dan left for Huntsfield Dear Father died (my husband) at Huntsville, July 15th, 1908. This is February 4, 1911. It is 2-1/2 years since he died, and oh, how I miss him. I am in Calgary, Feb 9, 1911. 1914 Sep The boys sold our land and home for $7,000. dollars, six years ago. So I have been out in the West some time. I have been with Malcolm for two years on a visit and with Katie, Mrs. Wildfong. I am going to the farm in Griffin soon. �How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Heb 2:3 — — - - jsa 59:6i John 10 2 Cor 5 Paul was writing to those who had felt the need of Salvation and who had come to the only source. And because they had come, and followed the Master they were persecuted. So Paul writes to encourage them in the midst of their trials. And Paul, too, shows them the superiority of the gospel over the law, the law being only a type of this glorious gospel. Yet Paulkruew that there were among them many who had never fled to the only refuge. Many who were not yet safe for eternity. Many who were neglecting the only, the great salvation. And so he exclaims, "How can we escape if we neglect?" FIRST Then there is a salvation. The text implies this. And it implies that man needs it. Indeed, it implies that it is man's greatest need. He has fallen. He is ruined by sin. He is lost. Just like a man who falls 100 ft from a building. You look up, and you can truly say when he starts he is lost, for man cannot save him. So man is lost, is dead, so far as he himself is concerned, "dead in trespasses and sins" There is a great gulf between him and spiritual life, which he cannot bridge over. This is so in the natural world. There is a stone - veg­ etable life cannot be put in it. There is a plant, animal life cannot be put in it. There is an animal, spiritual life cannot be put in it. By God's natural law a lower cannot influence a higher life. So man dead in sin, cannot raise himself to spiritual life. I would like to emphasize this. Not all our good works, our good intentions, our honesty, our kindness, can raise us to that level.Spiritual life come from a higher source, a heavenly source. Man needs to be saved from death and its consequences, trusting to oneself. But this he cannot ever do in himself, no more than the stone, a plant or an animal. But there is a way of escape. There is a way of getting up to the spiritual life. Jesus is the way. �SECOND This salvation is a great salvation. Great because it saves from death. Look at that drowning girl. She is saved. It is a great salvation. It saved her life, and gave joy to Mother and friends. This salvation is great because it saves from eternal death. The girl was sa for the few years she would have to live, the sinner for all eternity. This salvation is great because of the vastness of the remedy. The life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Great because of the joy it impart Who can fathom the height, the depth, the length the breadth of everlasting life? THIRD And what is this salvation? Something wonderful in this salvation. There is a child who has taken God at his word, and there is a scientific learned man who is yet unsaved. Oh, the simplicity of the gospel! And there is mystery connected with it. Jesus tells us we must be born again, if we are to enter heaven. And the learned man because he cannot tell all about the second birth, he tries to think there is no such thing. Yet he knows there is mystery in nature. For who has found out what life is? And he knows a lower can never produce a higher life. And he knows that man needs a higher life. Why then will he not believe in Him alone that can give this higher life? Ah, he will not bend to the simplicity of the gospel. Pride. FOURTH Again I ask - what is this salvation? It is a passing from death into life. Having Christ abiding i u i us. Permeated with his influence. Under His control. Feeling our utter helplessness, and his sufficiency. Feeling a new spirit in us, as new power ruling and guiding us. Being born again. A super homan power recreating us. FIFTH And though we do not understand this spiritual life in itself - we do ' know it by its results. "The wind bloweth where it...." (John 3:8) �We know the wind by the result. We can feel its influence on us. So with this re-creation this being born of the spirit, we know it by its results. We know we once loved sin, now we hate it. Once we cared little for God's voice, now we delight to listen. Once we cared little for Sabbaths, God's word. His sanctuary, now we love these, etc. etc. And we know we can lead you to the way of being born again. We can point you to Jesus the way, the truth, and the life - the spiritual life. We can tell you he is the source of this new life. We can say, because we ourselves have believed; "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thous shalt have this eternal life" It is His work. How thankful we ought to be it is s o . ' How grateful we ought to be that by his help we can obtain this life. SIXTH How shall we escape if we neglect this great salvation? This implies we can neglect it. For he will never force us in this new life. We must be a willing people. And He does not say, "How shall we escape if we reject so great salvation" - no, simple neglect Think of this. The gardener neglect his garden and beautiful flowers become wild. Neglect the farm, and it goes to waste. Neglect the mind, and it becomes weak, impure, unholy. Neglect the soul , and we are lost. What an awful responsibility. Neglecting our souls.' Look at that young man. He is sitting sleeping in that boat. The wind is blowing him right to those rapids. There is the oars beside. He is going rapidly to destruction with the means of escape just beside him. Yet he neglects. He is lost. Sinners are lost with the means of safety beside them. Jesus is ever near, ever ready to help you to escape. Turn to the only means, the only source of spiritual life. SEVENTH How then can we escape if we neglect so great salvation? We cannot. It is impossible. If we neglect, nothing can save us. No other foundation. No other way, but Jesus' Way. Thousands have tried � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d99bc1b283fd56be255831c8256c3beb.pdf e7082fda1a506a0fe5e35b8663927be3 PDF Text Text TAKEN FROM THE JAMES ORIGINAL DIARY OF GEDDES A. S. Barber, 1973. �PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL at EAGLE LAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL Opening hymn Shall we Gather at the River Prayer Tea Chairmans Address. Rec. opening address Wellington Vanmeer Dia. The Birds 6 boys & girls Hymn Our Cheerful Sabbath Home - school Rec. Rock of Ages Sarah Jane Parks Rec. No Grace Ellis Mr. Nobody Alex Bone Rec. The blood of the Lamb Choir Hymn The little orphans S. J. Parks Rec. Little things six schoolars Dia. Beautiful Sunshine school Hymn The little angel Maggi Robertson Rec. The sluggard Westley Venmeer Rec. Jesus & the Soul Mr. Mints & Mr. Tennant Dia. Rec. The cancelled bond Sarah J. Parks Down in the valley Mrs. McGuir Hymn The Teetotollar Well. Vanmeer Rec. I am a little girl Eva Parks Rec. Mr. Aberdeen Song. Death Song The Sunbeam Sarah May Tough Rec. Choir Beautiful City Hymn David Tough Clos_ ng Address Christmas Tree Votes of Thanks Xmas 1890 �DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES Appointed to South Falls, Eagles Lake, Rye & Commanda 1889 Oct. 31 Went by steamer to Burk's Falls for South River. Earnestly prayed to God for help in this work. Nov. Went to Eagle Lake to visit before Sabbath Service. Went to South River and visited several families. Service at D.R. & E.L. Text 1 Pet. 1. 394 (Our Inheritance). Felt at home in the service. Trust some good done. Visited at Eagle Lake. Getting acquainted with the people. Visited at Eagle Lake. Wonder am I to be blessed in this work. Visited Rye. 7th. Visited Rye. Oh for the true spirit of work. Visited Commanda.. 9th Visited Com. people scattered. Many indifferent as to the pres, cause. Oh for refreshing times. Back to Rye at 7:30 held Bible Class. Quite a number of good men & women present. Can I do them good? Help! Service at Rye & Com. Subject "Our Inheritance". Asked help of God. Surely the weak things will be made strong. 11th to 16 spent in visiting and studying. Service at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" attendence good. Atten. good. May He follow with the blessing. 18th to 23 visiting & studying. Ser. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" good attendence. Atten. good. One person much impressed. 1 2 X 3 4 5 6 8 9 X 10 X 17 X 24 �SOUTH RIVER EAGLE LAKE RYE & COMMANDA 1889 Nov. 25 Dec. 1 X 6 L i x5 * Xj < \# \i> 7 8 «u w N > 5 *1 X '-< 15 18 20 to 30th vis. & studying. Ser. at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world 2 to 6th studying for Missionary Meetings. Started with Mr. Finlay, Eagle Lake for Rye. Miss. Meeting, but instead went to Magnetawan. Walked 12 miles, stayed with Mr. Grinton. Got Mr. S. G. Best's cutter. Went to Miss. Road. Preached at Miss. Road at 10. Spence at 2:30 and Magnetawan at 6:30. Poured of rain. But pretty good meetings. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world." 9th to 14th at home. Found all well. God be praised. Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "The Judgement". Roads bad 16th to 18 studying. Tues. meeting at S. R. Rain, yet good atten. Mr. Robertson of Sundridge, Mr. Sinewright of Huntsville, Mr. Smith of Powassan & Mr. Sanderson of S. R. speakers Mr. J. D. Reid of "Arrow Burk's Falls, chairman. Good meeting, good addresses. $ about 34. Social 10 cents. Wet night, pretty good attendance. Mr. Sanderson (meth.) & myself the only speakers. �1889 Dec 22 25 X 1890 Jan X 29 4 5 6 9 Serv. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world", att. fair. atten. good. Roads rather bad. "Hope in God" 23 & 25 visited at Com & Rye. Oh for a refreshing. Spent Chrismas with Mr. Tennant, along with Mr. & Mrs. Mip Aberdeen. Quiet but happy night. The Davisons born, what an inestimable blessing. In Him and through Him all blessings flow. Praise Him! 26 to 28 Studying and reading. Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "Christians defence". Bad roads, poor att. Felt a blessing in my soul. What security in Christ! 30th to 3rd. Visited Mr. McCaig's to Mr. Aberdeen's, a new road to one. Spent New Years day with Mr. McCaig & R. Aberdeen. Went to Rye. Good Bible Class. Ser. Rye & Com. Sub. "Christians Defence ". 2 Kings 16. Roads very icy with snow. Poor att. Pretty tired. Got a ride back same night to Mrs. McLarens. Went to Eagle Lake. 7th Visited Mr. Snow & Mr. McQuinn Heavy snow and wind. Drifting. Slept at Mr. McQuinns. Went to Sundridge. Stayed with Mr. Barrowman. Saw Mr. Robertson. Enjoyed his company. Blessed him. �1889 Jan 10 11 X X 12 13 15 17 19 20 Preached at Mr. Hills School on "Jesus the light of the world. Went with own team to Mr. Dukes at Hartfell. New road to Mrs.?Heavy fall of snow. Ser. at Lynch Lake, Hartfell & Sundridge. Mr. Duke drove me. Heavy roads. Poor att. Lynch Lake Sub. "Christian defence". School house very cold. Fire would not go. Cold service. Hartfell & Sundridge "Jesus the light of the world. Better attendance, service warm. Oh that the fire celestial would be imparted." Help! Heavy rain. Back to S. R. in afternoon. Visited. Came to E. L. with Mr. Tennants sleigh. Studying 16. Went to Rye. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Good Service at Rye. Large congregation. Roads good. Text "If we recieve the witness of men, the witness of God is greater". Trust it will strengthen one faith. Poor att. at Com. Service seemed cold. Oh for refresh­ ing times.! We must work for it, must pray for it. Walked back io Rye after service. Went home. Mai met me with the team. Raining. �1890 Jan 20 21 22 23 24 25 X 26 27 28 29 Got home by five. Found all well. Mr. Whelpton visited me. Felt a little sick. Felt better. Mai and I drove to Burk's Falls. Visited Mr. Drinnan. Had pleasant Christian intercourse. Telegraphed to Malcolm Morris. Afraid some accident has happened to him. Home by six o™clock. Doing chores. Can serve the Lord even here. Walked to Magnetawan. Found Mr. Grinton sick. Drove to South River with our own sleigh. Took Mrs. Geddes with me. Visited Mr. Geo. May at Sundridge. Arrived at Mr. Hulditche at five. Good service at S. R. Mr. Downey sick. Mr. Aberdeen absent. Sub. "If we receive the witness of Men". Mr McQuinn led the singing. Surely some good done. Good ser. at E. L. Felt the power of the spirit. How I wished every one hearing me would become united to Christ! Oh that that blessful time would come. Visited Henry Tough with Mrs. Geddes. Visited South River. Staid with Mrs. Hulditch. Heavenly conversion. Tis a real blessing to be with a child of God. Visited Mr. Downey. Remained over night. Felt cheered in the Christian Race by our intercourse. �1890 Jan. 30 31 Feb. 1 X 2 3 5 7 Visited John Snow and family. Then Mr. Moore. Back to Eagle Lake. Visited Mr. Conley by the way. Went to Rye. Visited Mr. Archer & Mr. Russel & family, Mr. Philip Smith & Family, Mr. Folke, Trent & Sen. Had a nice bible class at night. Subject "Jesus brought into the Temple. Felt at home on this beautiful phrase of Christs life. Oh that we were more dedicated. Sabbath. Good meeting at Rye. Sub. "Falling asleep in Jesus". Beautiful thought I May we all be enabled to do so. Let us work for it. Good meeting at Commanda. One there who never came before. Encouraging. God grant some good is being done in this cold place. Left after service, drove to Mrs. McLarens. Had tea and drove to Mr. Woods. Fine night, moonlight. Left Rye for home. Reached Magnetawan about 12 o'clock. Home at five. All well. Visited Mr. Rousel, found him sick with influenza. Visited Mrs. Gutridge, sick too with cold. Visited Mr. Mitchell. Found Mrs. Stewart from Sask. Maria home. All well. Visited Mrs. Noll too. �1890 Feb. X 8 9 10 13 X 16 17 19 20 21 22 X 23 II Drove with James to Sundridge# took cars to South River. Sabbath. Good meeting Sub. "Asleet in Jesus" Had a hoarseness in throat. Good meeting too at Eagle Lake. Feel the blessedness of sowing the word. May my own soul be watered and refreshed and God glorified. Studying 11th to 12th visited Mr. Halls Eagle Lake. & 14th Vis. Mr. McCaig, Geo. McCaig & Mr Aberdeen. Back to Eagle Lake 15th went to Rye Bible Class only 7. Service at Rye and Commanda, very good attendence. Sub. "Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me". Tried to make it a personal matter. Trust the Holy Spirit sent the truth home. Oh how aften we do persecute the loving Saviour! Walked back to Mrs. McLarens. 18th Back to Eagle Lake. Vis. Mrs. Mat. Parks. Mark Robertson, Geo. McCaig. Service at Mr. McGuirs. Drifting very bad. Few present. Vis. Mr. McCurdy, Mr. Aberdeen,then went to South River. Vis. Frank Downey, Wm. Holditch, Mrs. Taylor Ser. at South River. Good atten. Good roads. Serv. at Eagle Lake. Atten. Good. Had to walk but 1% miles. Attention very good. Trust the subject will help people to reflect, and change. Sub."Saul, Saul why persecutest. �Feb 24 25 26 to 28 March 1 X 2 Attended Mrs McCains funeral. She died on Friday morning. Funeral services at her house at ten in the morning. Text John 11. 25 & 26. Solemn occasion crowded house. Felt the occasion, and preached sermon earnestly. Oh that all were prepared for death. Went with the remains to Sundridge. Solemn service at the grave. Much weeping. Oh that it may make the mourners turn to Jesus! The only Refuge! Reached Eagle Lake at 8 p.m. Very tired. Hardly can read or study. But willl feel sure have the blessing of sleep to-night. Rose refreshed. Feel thankful to the "Giver of all Good. Read, wrote, and studied. Preparing a few sermons that I might be enabled to visit home, and the families of my stations. Visiting, conversation, reading & prayer. Walked to Rye. Visited Mr. Folke. Very sick, and I fear near the end of his journey. Spoke seriously to him and feel glad that he was prepared to die. What a blessing. Service very good at Rye. Best att yet. Trust much good was the result. Poor att. at Commanda. Cold church (fire would not burn) and I fear cold service. �1890 March 3 4 5 6 7& 8 X 9 10 14 15 X 16 Visited Mr. Mawe, Mr. Arthur, Mrs Carrs, Mr. Bone, Mr. Collins, Mr. Young, and Mr. Henleys, and Mr. Clarks. Cannot get roused up to come to service. Some will promise, but will not always perform. Oh that their hearts were fired with love! Travelled to Mrs. McLarens. Stayed at night. Travelled to Mr. Noods. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Walked to Eagle Lake. Found all well. Goat a letter from home. Glad to here all better from the colds. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, then to Mr. McGuirs, held a meeting there. Good attendance. Sub. "Asleep in Jesus". Visited at South River. Service at South River & Eagle Lake. Sub. "The people swelt in Kadesh". Pleading for deciding for Christ. No halting at the boundry line." "Step over the line" through the help fo the Spirit. Went home, Malcolm met me. Found all well, and glad to see me. Left for Rye. Dinner at Mr. Woods, left with Mr. Cameron for Commanda. Visited at Commands. Visited at the settlement, intimating change of hours of service. Service at 10 at Com. Good meeting. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Service at Rye at 3. Good attendance. Same sub. Many seemed interested. Trust the Holy Spirit would send home the truth. �1890 Marchi6 17 18 19 20 21 22 X 23 24 25 29 Walked after service to Eagle Lake. Fine cool night. Got a ride to South River. Visited Mr. Snow. Went to Barrie. Left at 5:35 a.m. At Presbytery meeting by 12. Examined by the committee. Easily passed. Spent most of the day in the meeting. Left Barrie for South River at 3 p.m. Saw most of Gient trade of taking ice to the United States, hundreds employed. Saw ice flows, ice slides (elevated by steam) Visited Mr. Unger, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Boreas, Mr. Minto. Visited Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. Holditch, Mrs. Mood., Visited Mr. Erbe, Mr. Peacemen. Service at South River, & Eagle Lake. Sub. "Fiery Furnace" Good attendance & attention. Mr. Downey drove me. Good service. Felt the inspiration. God help all Christians stand to their feet. Studying. Walked home (26 miles) Found all well. Consulted about staying longer in the field. Resolved to stay till other supply came, or all the summer if supply would be soon. Want to work somewhere for the Master. Drove from home to Rye with young Cult and Malcolm. Lovely day. Had a nice stay at Magnetawan. �1890 March 30 X 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 X 6 Service at Rye & Commanda. Good meeting at Rye, but very poor at Com. When shall the work revive? Oh Lord bare thhe hand. Thine is the power and thine be the glory. Drove back to Rye same night. Sub. "Is not my world." Malcolm went home, and I visited at Rye. Walked to Eagle Lake same night. Lovely night. God was with me. Studidied. Went to George McCaigs, Mr. Waters, Joe McGuir and passed the night with Mr. Aberdeen. Prayer and reading & con­ versation with all. A good way of serving the Master I think. Visited Mr. McGuir. Held a service there. good attendance and attention. Spoke on "lam the doors" May some have entered. At Mr. Aberdeens. Read & conversed. Sang the song of Zion At Mr. Downeys South River. Visited Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Greaves, Mrs. Holditch. Studided for Sabbath Good service at S.R. Poor attend, at Eagle Lake. Text "Is not my word like as a fire saith the Lord". Hope many warmed & cheered and some brought into this fold. How hard to reach the masses! �1890 April 7 8 11 12 X 13 14 15 16 Went to Mr. James Frowman child's funeral. Large gathering. Text "The flower fadeth, but the word of the Lord shall endure for ever." Impressive service, many in tears. Young child, about one year, gone to Jesus to bloom in the garden of Heaven. Oh that the little Angel may dress the parents thus. 9th &. 10th Studying. Went to Mecinoma & Spring Lake visited every home. Went to Rye, found friends all well. Service at Rye. Very good att. & atten. Many thanks will be the last Sub. for sleighing, so availed themselves. School house full. Subject :"The Rock Christ Jesus. Trust many are in this foundation. No other safe. Small meeting at Com. When will the people be roused? Visited Mr. Maw. Hada tea with Mr. Peaves the Meth. student. First time we met. Glad to meet as church worker. "As iron sharpens iron" so I trust our meeting together will quicken both of us. Visited Mrs. McLaren, and then to Mr. Woods. Then to Eagle Lake. The roads very bad. �1890 April 17 18 X 20 21 25 26 X 27 Studying. Read Drummonds "Natural Law in the Spiritual World". Many splendid thoughts. Went to South River. Visited Mr. Snow, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Frank Downey. 19th Visited & studyed. Service at South River. Bad roads, but good attendance principally males. Subject "Jesus the Rock of our Salvation" Just the simple gospel, the "good News" I felt an inspiration. May perhaps never meet the same congregation again, but rust meet many of them in the "Many Mansions". Good service at Eagle Lake. Felt as if I was speaking to God's own people. Most of the congregation being members. Mostly males, only six females. Bad roads. Studying and writting. 22, 23, 24th studying and visiting Went to Rye, visited Mr. Parks. Bible Class for the last time. Had a good meeting. Trust to meet many of the class yet. Good services at Rye and Commanda. People turned out well. Excelent attention. Preached "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation. " Warned, plead, and entreated my to flee to Jesus. �1890 April 27 28 29 30 Went to visit Mr. Bones family, spent Sabbath night with them. Oh that we all would be in earnest about the things that pertain to our souls salvation. Went to the village, visited several families, bade good-bye. Visited Mrs. McLarens, then walked to Rye. Left by stage for home by Magnetawan. Spent night with Mr. Grinton and family. Walked home in the midst of rain. Found a hearty welcome, and all well. Thus finished by six months in the mission field of South River, Eagle Lake, Rye and Commanda, Enjoying the service, the people, good health, and the walking in a fair measure. May the blessing of our God attend the effort for good. Jas Geddes Ce-Cebe Lake Parry Sound District Canada. �SOUTH RIVER, EAGLE LAKE, RYE and COMMANDA STATIONS 1890 Oct 17 18 X 19 20 21 22 23 24 Left home in the afternoon by steamer. Left Burks' Falls at 8 p.m. arriving at South River at 9. Welcomed by Mr. Downie, Glad to be again the field, and trust the endeavour will be blessed by our Heavenly Father. Visited Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Geo.Travine. Trust who dropped a wind in season. Preached at South River & Eagle Lake on "I will guide thee with mine eye." Felt at home in the service. Good number, good attention. Oh for the blessing! Studying & writting. Visited Andrew McGee, Mr. Preston and Mr. Harrison Read & prayed. Trust that some heart has been touched. Visited Mark Robertson, Mrs. Parks, and Charles Ruble. Urged them to attend divine service. How cold in this duty does some seem to be. Oh God rouse them. Visited Mr. Tough. Found the boy David confined with a swelled leg. Reading and writting. Went to Rye in the afternoon. Had a warm welcome at Mr. Woods. What a fine Christian he is. �1890 Oct. 25 X 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nov 1 Visited Mr. Russel, Mr. Archer, Mr. Philip Smith, Mr. Folke, Ralph Folke, Found Mrs Ralph very sick. God is good. Trust she will be drawn to him. How much need we all have. Services good at Rye, and the best ever Had at Commanda. Still it is hard to get people to live as the word of God teaches. Sub "I will guide thee. Visited at Commanda settlement. A hearty welcome. Visited Arthur Day, Mr. Zine, Davis Smith, Mrs. Parks. Walked to Eagle Lake. Wrote letters, and studied. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, Jas McGuirs & Robt Aberdeen. Got a hearty welcome. Had a profitable little prayer meeting at Mr. McGinn's. Text "Hope the anchor of the Soul." Visited Mr. Snow's, Mr. Hills, Mrs. McQueen, Mr. Conollys Glad to see me. Read & prayed. Trust that these visi­ tations are blessed on souls. They let us know each other and our wants. Visited Mr. Moore, Mr. Brockville, Found Mrs. B. anxious about her duty as to joining the church. She has three children not baptized. May the Lord help her to see her duty. I trust I did my duty by them. My prayers are with them. �1890 Nov 2 3 6 8 X S 10 11 12 13 14 Service good at South River, notwithstanding the slushy roads and falling snow. Sub. "How shall we escape". Poor attendance at Eagle Lake. Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Studying. 4th Reading & studying. 5th writting & I do &. visiting. 7th studying 8th walked to Rye. Had a good Bible Class. Sub. Jesus before Pilate & Herod. Service but poorly att. at Rye. Better at Com. Roads very bad. 4 inches of snow, and a crust and raining. But yet was in time. Spoke of "The Truth held in unr ighteousness. Visited at Com and at Mrs. McLarens. Spend monday night with Mr. Wright, the young methodist student, at Mr Woods . He has many discouragements. Hope God will open up his way. He will I trust be a faithful servant. Had a fine Cottage meetingat Dick Mannerings. Well attended spoke on the cream of the bible John 3.16. Some impressed. Walked to Eagle Lake. Answered letters. Studying. Visited Ge. McCaig, Mr. Waters, Joseph McGinn, Jas.McGinn, Robert Aberdeen. Lovely day, sun shining. Oh for the shining of the Sun of Righteousness! 15th visited South River. Staid at Mrs. Holditches. �1890 Nov. 16 X 17 19 21 22 X 23 24 26 28 Service at South River. Fine day, but muddy roads. Best attendance yet. Sub. Truth held in unrighteiousness Rom. 1.18. Semeed inspired. Trust good done. At Eagle Lake atten. also very good. Same subject. Oh how many "hold the Truth in Unrighteousness." Bare thine arm O Lord". Open the blinded eyes." Reading, writting and studying. 18th The same. The same. 20th. Weather stormy, and roads bad, so I am preparing a few sermons so that I may be able to visit when the roads get better. Trust I should be able to say a word in season to some careless one, or encourage a weary one. Went to Spring Lake. Remained at night with Walter Folk. Visited Mr. Pawson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Folks and Mrs. Woods. Good service at Rye & Com. Roads very frosty, but good. The best attendance yet at Com. Preached from Lucke 18. 27. "Gods Power" Excelent att. Oh for the power of God to influence these tations. Walked to Mrs. McLarens 25th Walked to Mrs. Woods. Had a nice cottage meeting at Philip Smiths. Some visibly affected. Walked to Eagle Lake & studyed. 27th Read & studyed. Walked to Mr. McGirr's for prayer meeting. Snowing. �1890 Dec X 14 15 16 17 20 X 21 22 X 27 28 29 1891 Jan X 4 Service at South River & Eagle Lake, good attd. Best ever had at E. L. Seven sleighs at the door. Sub. "Oh that those wouldst hearken to my commandmentsi" Felt quite at home with this sub. When will man listen. Studyed, and preparing for E.Lake S.S.Social. Attended the S.S.Social. Full house. All seemed pleased. Spoke on being "true to the core" Everything spoken & sung was good, and if acted on would bless. 18th, 19th Reading, writting and studying. Went to Rye. Held Bible Class. Service at Rye & Com. Fair attd. Stormy. Walked to Com and back to Rye same night. Spoke from Izek 21. 9 & 10th. What a strong warning to sinners. Would think every one would see this and flee to Jesus! Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Went home by Magnetawan. Had good roads. James met me with the horse & sleigh. Home by 2 P.M. Found all well. Left home for South River. Arrived at five. Good roads. Good service at Eagle Lake, but poor at S.Riv. Very cold Sub. "A sword a sword Went home to spend the New Year. Mr. Grinton took the Rye and Com apointment for me. �1890 Nov 28 X 30 Dec 1 2 X 6 7 8 11 13 Had a profitable cottage meeting at Mr. McGirrs. Subject "Godliness" Good attend. 29th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mr. Snow, Mrs. Greaves, Mr. Downes, Mrs. Taylors. Service at South River. Day threatning. Poor attd. Better attd. at E. Lake. Sub. "Gods power." Oh that the time would come when sinners would allow the Savious to use his saving power! Walked from E. Lake after service to Mecunoma. On Monday morning started for home by Magnetawan. Walked all the long road of 20 miles. Took the friends by surprse. Got a right hearty welcome. & 3rd visited withe friends 4th Had service in the evening at Midluthin, sub. "Oh that thou hadst Full house, great att. May the blessing follow. 5th visited Drove with James to Mecunoma, then walked to Mr. Woods. Had good service at Rye, and better at Com. Lovely day. Several strangers present at Com. Sub. "Oh that thour" Visited at settlement 9th Walked to Rye. Cottage meeting at Mr. Parks. Good attd. 10th Walked to E. Lake. Studided 12th Walked to Mr. McGirrs & held cottage meeting. Walked to South River. visited Mr. Downeys, Mrs. Holdichs. �1891 Jan 4 10 X 11 12 15 19 20 James drove me. Pretty good meetings. Held service at Midlothin. Preached from Ezek,21.8,9,10. Full house & good att. Hope some soul was arrested and saved. Left home for South River. Had the colt with me. She behaved well. Hound all well at S.R. Good meetings at S.R. & E.L. Glad to see some out for the first time. Sub. "Peters release" Oh for faithful preaching to the people! 13th Studying 14th visited Mrs. Mat. Parks. Fair meeting at Rye and good at Com. quite a number of strangers, (Sub. "Peters release".) but some presbyterian friends absent that could be there, had they a proper interest in the cause. Had a walk as my colt got loose in the stable at Rye and went as far as Spences. Had to walk after her on Monday. Caught her after walking 30 miles. Very tired. At home. 21st. Went to an open meeting of Midlothin Lodge of Good Temples. Full house, Mr. Bluthewick (baptist minister) showed some beatiful views by the Lantern. Some joined the Lodge that night. �1891 Jan 22 24 X 25 26 29 30 31 Feb.X 1 2 Went to Rye. 23rd Went to Eagle Lake, then to Mr. Mol sons to hold cottage meeting. To South River. Visited Mr. Downeys, Mr. Taylors, Mrs. Greaves. Good services. Weather & roads good. Preached from that warning text "How long hath ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him". My prayer is that souls may be decided for God. This indecision is fearful. Writting and studying. 27th visited Mr. McQueen, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Conolly, Mr. Brockville. 28th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Erb, James Wood & Mark Robertson. Visited Harry Pawson, Walter Folke, Philip Smith. Visited Charles Wood, Wm. Parks, Mrs. Manering. Good service at Commanda, but small at Rye. Heavy roads, had cutter. Attention real good. Plead deciding for Christ. How long halth ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him. Visited Mr. Bone, found Mrs. Bone poorly. Trust she is prepared for death. Spoke seriously to her. Visited Mr. Collins. Hard to impress him. Visited Mr. Clark. Hope some good will be done him. �1891 Feb. 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 X 15 Went home. Found all well. 4th 5th 6th home. Went to Katrine by Doe Lake. Dined with Mr. Nelson. Com service held by Mr. Robertson of Burk's Falls. Good services. 10:30 Katrine fairly full. 2:30 Burks Falls well filled, 6:30 Buridale, the largest I ever held. Subject "Oh that they would hearken to my com" . Drove to South River, heavy roads, drifting & snowing The Colt "Fanny" scared at the engines, nearly an accident, but provedientily escaped. Miss, meeting. Drove to Eagle Lake. Too soon, Mr. Finlay, Mr. Garwick, and myself out in the storm, but got "Fanny" in shelter. Lifted the window of the church, and soon had a comfortable fire. But a small meeting, but good collection. Spent most of the day at Eagle Lake with Mr. Finlay, and Mr. Garwick, both of whom went to Miss, meeting at Rye. Mr. Finlay wishes me to be in continous work. Studying 13th. Went to Meconoma to meet Mr. Garwick. Went to South River to go to Powasson. Arrived at Powasson by last train 9:30. Mrs. Garwicks son met me. Fine morning. Had Mor. service at Powasson 10:30 Good attd. Preached from "If the Lord be God follow him" �1891 Feb 15 16 17 18 21 X 22 Powasson church a large firm church. All chairs. The people sit too much at the sides. Fair choir, and good organ. In the afternoon drove to Nipissing. Poor congregation. The church unfinished and cold. One half mile of the road badly drifted. Good service at Powasson in the evening. Text "0'n that thine" Sing­ ing led without the choir & organ. Better singing then in the morning. Good attention. Hope in have been all blessed. Mr. Garwick held communion services at Rye & Com. Had extra attendence, best ever held at these places. Studying in Mr. Garrwick's house. Went to South River by last train. Slept in Mrs. Holditches. Warm day. Studying & visiting at South River. Mr. Garwick came to South River, and left for Pow. by last train. 19 20 Visiting & studying at South River. Went to Mr. McGirrs in evening. Held cottage meeting. Visited Jas Tennents, Joe McGirrs, Robt. Aberdeens. Fair attd. at South River service and fair at Eagle L. Roads drifted, but took the lumber road from the village to past Cole's hill. Attention very good. Some strangers present. Sub. "Looking into Jesus." �1891 23 24 25 26 Studying & writing 24th a day of heavy rain. Felt glad had not to go out in the storm. Tuesday & Wednesday quite a thaw. Snow dissappearing. Thursday freezing slightly. 27 Visiting at Andrew McGies. Mr. Prestons, Mr. Harrisons, John Hawkins, and D. Hawkins. 28 Went to Rye. March 1 Service at Rye & Com well attd. Good att. preached X from Heb. 12 .2 "Looking into Jesus". Just as we go to the church find two of our female members out for a cutter ride. What an example] Oh for more of the true spirit of Christ. Went back same day to Rye. Had Mip Woud with me from Rye & back. 2 Went home to consult about staying in the work in summer. Got home by way of Spence & Kidlothin Lake. Lake too icy for colt. Decided to continue in the work in the summer. 3rd. & 4th helped at home. 5 Drove by way of Silvesters. Recorded my vote for the Dominion Election. Then to Burk's Falls, then to Birndale. Malcolm with me who drove other 12 miles to Tilsons camp. �STISTED STATIONS 1891 May 6 9 X 10 11 14 X 17 Started from home for new field by stage. Reached Doe Lake by 4 p.m. 7th Left at 7 a.m. arrived at Armstrongs at noon.Walked to Mr. Paces. Left on 8th at 8 a.m. and arrived at Aspdin. Stayed at T.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Jas. Darlings, Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Whites, Mr. Sprosts. Good service at Aspdin. Fine day. good attention. At 3:30 service at Chalmers Church 9 miles from Asp. not so good attd. more attn. Sub "Oh that thous". 12 13 Reading & studying. On 13th got trunk. Visited Mr Hood. 15th & 16th studying, reading and fighting fires. Great bush fires all round Mr. Paces. But in the evening some rain came. Fair service at Chalmers Church. Sub. "Gods power" There are many that might come that do not. Started for Hoods. When near Hoodstown asked a woman the road. She told me to go to the left, whereas I should have gone straight on. Travelled miles extra on lonely roads past Mrs. Mums, when I board at Hoodstown, and arrived long round Fire Lake at Mr. Mulkins weary and sorry having missed the service. Mr. Mulkins (Ch. of Eng. puple) was very kind giving me tea, and paddling me over to Mr. Munns. �1891 May 18 19 20 21 22 X 23 / 24 25 X 27 31 19th Visited near Fox lake. Urged the people to come to service. Congregation at Hoodstown very small. It will be up hill work to gather congregation on this field, so many careless ones, and so many Ch. of England. Walked to Mr. Paces by a new road. Got all right. Studying and writting letters. Wrote one to Widow Tough. May God care for her and her little ones. Walked to Aspdin for Mr. Finlays preparitory meeting. Held a profitable service, though a small congregation. Walked to Hoodstown, Mr. Finlay going to Ch. Ch for Pre meeting. Small attd at Hoodstown, owing to many of the people fighting fires. Sub. "Oh that thous" Mr. Finlay held Com. services at Ch. Ch and Aspdin. Good attd at both. Six children baptized. Visited Mr. Wellington & Charles Wellington, Mr. Robinson. Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Tipper at Hoodstown. 28 19 Studyed 30th Walked to Aspiden. Very warm, road dry, oppressive walking. Good service. Large attd. at Aspiden, but fair only a Ch.Ch. Many seemed to feel impressed by the service. Oh for the blessing! �1891 June 1 4 X 5 7 8 12 X 14 15 2. 3. Studying & writting 3rd. First rain for a month. "Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness" Visited Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Howell at McMunich boundary. Glad to meet with any true Christians. But we are so aft to turn our conversation on worldly matters. 6th Reading, writting & studying. Warm day. Good services at Ch. Church & Hoodstown. Roads very dusty. No rain for weeks. Many people late at Ch. Church. Congregations very attentive. Felt the power of the Holy Spirit. Were they one single soul touched? 9 10 11 Spent at Hoodstown, reading visiting and boating. Visited Mr. Hilditch often. Poor man lying helpless. He has strong temptations. Oh that he implicitly trusted Christ. Walked to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Hemmings, Adam Darling and both Mr. Rice's father & son. At 9:30 reached Mr. Smiths. Rested allthe 13th. Best attendence yet at Aspdin & Hoodstown. Very dry and warm. No rain. The visiting brought out several It is a pleasure to preach when people turn out. Walked to Mr. Paces. Got several letters, two from home, sweet home. Glad all seemed well. �1891 June 16 18 19 X 20 Rested & read. 21 Very dry and warm. Good attd. at Aspdin, but only fair at Ch. Church. Preached from "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation". Felt helped by the spirit of God. Would that souls were saved. Went down to Armstrongs to catch the stage for home. Spent at home. Walked on Monday 20 miles, the stage having broken down, fore axle broken. Lost a ride from Doe Lake through the stage being late, so had to walk. Walked from Mr. Paces to Armstrongs 3 miles, near Spincedale 5.(through stage breaking down). Doe lake to home 12^ mi in all 20^. Felt very tired next day. On friday left home by waggon to Mr. Nelsons. Left Mr.' M's in afternoon for Doe Lake P.G. Left Doe Lake P.0, arrived at noon at Armstrongs. After dinner came to Mr. Paces. Found all well. Enjoyed the trip, notwithstanding the weary tramp. Oh how dry theweather is! Oh for rain! 22 & & 17 Studying & reading. Very dry. no rain for weeks. Walked to Aspdin. Warm walk. Crops not growing. Visited Alex Macmichel# Harry Dickson, Robt Dicson, Robt. Macmichel & Mr. Dickson & Mrs. Sweegi . 26 27 �1891 X June 28 Service at Ch. Church and Hoodstown. Pretty good attd. at both services. Very dry walking. Got a ride to Armstrong shaded road after that to Hoodstown Had a solemn text to preach from. How I wish good will be the result. 29th to July 3 walked/ read, and visited at Hoodstown. July 3 Went to Aspiden. Rained nearly all the day. What a blessing. 4 Rained all day. Visited Mr. Whites. X 5 Service at Aspdin. Fairly well attended. Raining. Only 5 at Hoodstown. So wet. This rain is indeed a blessing. 6th to 10th Studying & reading. Came from Hoodstown on Monday. Lovely weather but cool. Must visit more there. 10 Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sweesys & Mr. Sproats. 11 Visited Mr. Hemming & Mrs. Darlings. X 12 Good service at Aspdin & Ch. Church. Very warm. Did not sleep well on Saturday night, and so felt very tired on Sunday night. Glad to rest at Mr. Campbells on my way back from service. Had a few strangers at Ch. Church. Pity the people do not come better out. Must work and pray for it. 13 to 18 At Mr. Paces. Reading, writting & Studying.Read �X 19 X 20 24 25 26 the "Prince of the House of David," "Mary Lundie Duncan," Ester Ried still speaking" beside more substantial work such as "Charnock in Regeneration^' "Moores spiritual truth for believers" "Spencers Sermon" & Service at Ch. Church pretty good, but poor at Hoodstown. What can be done to get people to take more interest in the services. I spoke as earnestly on unbelief as I could Oh for the spirit of real belife, real trust! Few presen t at H. Mr. Andersons son got his leg broken, preventing them. But carelessness I fear with too many. to 23 at Hoodstown. Went to Mr Paces. Glad to find a letter from home. Went to Aspdin after tea. Very hot day, but evening cool. Fine day. Good service at Aspkin, attendance poor at Hoodstown. How I longed for the salvation of souls! Am I taking the best way of attaining this object? I fear I am not so consecrated as I might. God help me to be more so. May He use me for good. Oh to relie on him! �1891 July Aug 27 8 Left Hoodstown for home. Took stage at Armstrong. Reached Doe Lake at 6 p.m. M. Malcolm my son met me with the team, along with my nieces, Eliza & Katty Sutherland, and Lizzie Geddes, and Carry Rousell. All went to an open meeting of the Doe Lake Lodge of Good Temples. Excelent meeting. Home by 12 p.m. Left home at 4 a.m. for Doe Lake to go with the stage for Armstrongs. Lovely day; reached Mr. Paces about 3 p.m. Spent my time at home in haying, visiting and reading, though not much of the latter. Spent Sabbath the 2nd at Burk's Falls. Morning in Methodist church. Usual service. Love feast, and communion service in afternoon at the Presbyterian church. What an excelent sermon, how eloquent was Mr. T.L. Robertson. In the evening at the Baptist church, music good, sermon of Mr. Blatherwick very good. Mostly young people pre­ sent. Music I fear more of an attraction with many then worship. �1891 Aug X 9 12 X 14 16 17 21 22 Pouring of rain. Did not go to service. Told no one would be there, the people have so far to come. I have felt it keenly. Wonder if I should not have gone in all the rain. Trust I have done my duty. Went in the afternoon to Hoodstown. Rain, bo service Visited Mr. Anderson. Had a long conversation with his son who got his leg broken a few weeks ago. Tried to lead him to our Saviour. Went to Aspdin. Good service at Aspdin, but small at Hoodstown. Felt the influence of the Sabbath and the sanctuary. Subjects Gods protecting power. And truly His pro­ tecting power is grand. What a consoling! to 21st studying & visiting near Chalmers Church. Went to Aspdin. Mr. Smith drove me to Port Sydney. Fine day. Had dinner at Mr. Farqnarsons. Mr. F. and I then rowed to Hood's landing in Mary Lake, when I walked to Mr. Fletcher Broadbent's (5 miles). Mr. F. & I were exchanging pulpits. I went to Mr. F. B's to be ready for morning services. �1891 Aug X 23 24 Dull morning. Rained a little. Began service at Brunei at 10:30. Small attd. But a warm hearted people, who were drinking in the words. Felt in­ spired by their attention. Showed by their actions they appreciated the service. Got many thanks for the sermon. Spoke from Isa 48. 18. Had a fine Christian conversation with Mr. Symour who drove me to Port Sydney. Good att'd at P.I. but not so sympathetic an audience as Brunnel. Had to lead the singing here. Fine church. Paid good att. However at night at 7 had service at Parkersville. Mr. Wilson drove me. School house full, principally young people. Great att. spoke on "Jesus the light of the world". Rained heavy during sub. night & mon. morning and cn tillnoon. At 3 started for Aspdin. Passed through Utterson. Reached Mr. Smith in time for ten, feet soaking wet, but soon comfortable at Mr. S's stove. Enjoyed the change. �1891 Aug 25 X 30 31 Sept 1 2 Travelled to Mr. Paces. Set to work on a sermon for the presbytery - selected Rev. 7th 9 & 10. "The Great Multitude". Studying, Reading & visiting all week. Several times felt a wish to run home and see the friends there. Had a letter from Mr. Finlay asking if I would go out in the winter. Replied I would be glad, but would like to be near home. I am getting of home and the friends there. Wearied more for home this summer than ever I did. God bless my dear home friends. Good service at Chalmers Church. Many strangers pre­ sent. Spoke of that delightful subject "The great multitude arround the Great White Throne". May a blissing attend our services. Small attendence at Hoodstown. Do not know what is to be done with this station. I have tried my best to get more interest in it, but as yet seem to fail. Delightful sail on Vernon Lake from Hoodstown to Huntsville & back on steamer "Lady of the Lake", along with Mr.Munn and Me pus Armstrong & Mrs. Armstrong. Lovely day, and pleasant company. Walked to Mr. Armstrongs. Walked this morning to Mr. Paces. Found all well. Visited McMurick. Mr. Pace drove me. Called at Mr. Stewarts, Mr Marshalls, and Mrs. Marshalls. All buisy at the harvest. Hard to get many of the people here to feel an interest in our services, or things partaining to eternity. �1891 Sept X X 3 4 5 6 7 to 12 13 14 19 Studying. Went to Aspdin. Got a ride by Mr. Paces team. Visited at Aspdin. Very like rain. Few females at service at Aspdin, but quite a few males. Cleared up, but no service at Hoodstown. Only two came. My last service here. I fear the service here will be discontinued. Walked to Mr. Paces. Very dull weather. A great deal of the harvest cut but lying in the wet. Reading, studying & visiting at Chalmers Church. Lovely day. Good congregations at Aspdin & Ch. Ch. Held service in the school house at Campbells at 7 p.m. Full house. Spoke on "indicition". 1 Kings 18. 21 Good attention. Went home by stage. Got a chance by Mr. F. Blushill from Todd's corners. Found all in bed but my niece who gladly supplied the outward man. Helped to shingle & the barn, at which the boys are so busy. Visited my brothers family & Mrs. Gutridges. Left home by 4 a.m. with the team. Too late to catch �1891 Sept X 19 20 21 22 X 25 27 the "stage" What must it be to be too late in getting Salvation!. Had to walk 14 miles before the stage came up to me. It having broken down, and had to get re­ paired. Went all the way to Aspdin with the stage. Fine day. Arge congregation at Aspdin, the largest yet. Small at ch.ch. Spoke on the "Firey furnace". Got great attention. Was then a seed sown which will spring up to life eternal! God grant there may. Had dinner at Mr. McDonalds, He drove me till we caught Mr. Paces Team. Was very glad of the ride for it was very warm. After service, went with Mr. Rome to Axe Lake. Stayed Sabbath night, and Monday night there. Visited Mr. McPherson, Mip Clark teacher at the school, Mr. Brown and Mr. Quinn. Back to Mr. Paces. Visited Mr. Howell, Mr. Campbell Mr. Bolter. Mrs. Percley. Went to Aspdin. 26th Went to Skeleton Lake. Beautiful warm sabbath. Good attendance. Service at Aspdin, Ch. Ch. & Campbells school. Blessful meetings. �1891 Sept 27 X 28 29 30 Oct 2 X 3 4 Subject at Aspdin & Ch. Church The "Rock Christ Jesus" and Campbell's School House. "I will guide them with mine eye" Felt at home in the services. Next Sabbath my last sabbath in the district. Appointed for Emsdale field. How often I have wondered whether there has been good done while I have been here. "The day will declare it" My prayer is may He use me for His glory. Resting & reading. More tired today then usual. Studying. Went to Stisted Agricultural Show and then to Hoodstown. Visited there on 1st October. Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Jas Darling and Mr White & M r .T D. Smith, Visited Mr. Hemmings & Mrs. Darling. Wet Sabbath. Last Sabbath on field. Raining most of the day. Yet had good congregation, but would have been larger had it been favourable w'eather. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God". Great attention Many strangers present. �1891 Oct 5 Preparing to leave. Filling up reports etc. 6 Bidding "Goodbye". 7 Left the field by stage. James met me with the team. Thus passed the summer months in the Stisted field. Enjoyed good health, though sometimes weared in body and mind. So many careless, so many stay away from service. And Hoodstown so poorly attended. Yet glad some good was done and sometimes a seed dropped in good soil. To God be the glory! Trust a blessing will follow. Midlothian 8th Oct. 1891. �EMSDALE, NOVAR & SPRUCEDALE FIELD 1891 Oct 9 10 X 11 12 13 14 X 15 16 18 19 20 21 Left after dinner for Burk's Falls. Stayed with Mr. Whelpton. Left by cars for Novar, arrived at 10:30 a.m. Stayed with Mr. Coopes. Visited Mrs. McGillvary. Good services. Had to walk all the way. Good roads. Sub. "I will guide thee” . Trust I shall be guided in this new field by the Divine Hand. Rested and read at Mr. Copelands Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fountain, Mr. Mills., Mr. Dean & Mr. Peddie. Mr. Copeland, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Macadie Stayed all night at Haldone Hill. Mr. Sherwood, Mip Kirkman. Studying 17th The same. Good Services at all the stations. Driving by Mr. Dean's rig from Sp. to Ems. Rode with Mr. Smith till within four miles of Novar. Enjoyed the services. Good singing at Novar, organ & choir, Bourding with Mr. McGillevray. Resting & Reading. Visited two widows Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. Nichols. Visited Mr. Hooie, Jas. Rogers, Mrs. Guthbert, Mrs. Gillespie. Dan Campbell McGillevray, Rogers, Sinclair Lovegroves, Dexon. Stayed over night at Mr. Dixons. �1891 Oct X 22 Visited, rested & read 23 Studying. 25 Good services. Fine dry, warm day. Turned out well, walked from Novar to Emsdale. God a ride to Sprucedale from Mr. Fitzpatrick spoke on Gods power. Good attention. Mrs. Copeland very sick. Resting & Reading. Visited Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Chapman & Mip Kirkman. Visited Mr. Freeland. Left early in the morning for Mrs. Sims (by Doe lake) to bury her little boy (9 years) Good attd. at funeral service. Burried at Emsdale. Happy change for the little boy, who had s uffered for years, and was unable to speak and de­ formed. Stayed last night and tonight at Mr. Brices. Visited all round Mr. Brices. Visited many families north of Emsdale. Walked at night to Sprucedale. 31st studyed & wrote. Fair attd. Cool & dry. Driven to Emsdale, thence to Bridge. In good time at Novar. Small meeting at Novar. Spoke on "Jusus the light of the world". Would that men would be enlightened. How we His servants should work for it. 26 27 28 29 30 Nov 1 24th The same. �1891 Nov 2 3 4 5 6 Read, Pansy's "From different standpoints" Visited Ed. Hosey, Mr.Matise, & Went by 5:40 morning train to Emsdale for Sprucedale. Got telegram to attend Mr. Fowlers funeral (Beggbon) Terrible accident, crushed to death by mill. What a warning! God help me to improve the occasion. Walked from Emsdale to Sprucedale. Large funeral service at Beggsboro at eight at night. Very impressive, and a large gathering. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God" Stayed all night with the family Tried to comfort and draw them to Jesus. Went to Mr. Copelands. Visited. Attended a meeting in Mr. Mills house about building the new church. Walked to Mr. Hamiltons Star Lake P.0. Gota ride to Emsdale. While passed school house was told Mr. Finlay was writing me at Mr. Freelands for missionary and communion meetings. Had received no words, the letter gene amissing. Felt so sorry. Communion serv. put off till first week in December. Mr. Finlay & I visited Mr. Shaws, and then Mr. Buchanans. Stayed there all night. Next morning Mrs. Finlay went to Burk's Falls. �1891 Nov 7 X 8 9 10 12 13 14 X 15 16 17 18 19 Visited Mr. Hill, walked to Novar. Visited Mr. Cooper. Best service at Novar & Emsdale, poor at Sprucedale Got a ride from Emsdale to Sp. by getting La Fontain Copelands rig, Mr. Craving walked home before the service. Great attention at Sp. owing to accident at Beggsboro. Went home, visited Mrs. Fowlers at Beggsboro. Daniel met me 3 miles from Beggsboro. Foundall well and got a hearty welcome. Home by three. Plowing with the colts. 11th do raining the afternoon. Visited Magnetawan. Union thanksgiving meeting. Plowing with the colts. Went to Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Fowels. Stayed till 3. Fair attd. at Sp & Novar, good at Ems. Got a ride to Ems. & from Ems to high bridge. Dull moonlight. Eclipse of moon. Got in time. Rested. Pouring rain. Visited Jake Condon, who cut his feet with an axe. Strong Methodist, & Good Temple. Snowing. Wrote letters. Visited Mrs. Nichols & Mrs. Fleming. Wrote home. Read. Got summer money from Mr. Moodie. Visited Mr. Hooey & Mr. Mattice, & Mr. Cooper, Agreed to �1891 Nov 19 20 21 X 22 23 26 X 27 28 29 No service at Novar, owing to opening of Meth. Chris. Walked to Mr. Freelands Emsdale. Visited Mr. Clearwater, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Greenaway and Mr. Neil Smith. Stayed all night at Mr. Smiths. Visited Mr. John Smiths. Mr. Thortons, Mr. Neukin. Pouring of rain. Glad to change my sock at Mr. Freelands. Small attd at Ems. No service at Sp. It rained so. Glad Mitchell Freeland drove me all the way to Sp. Went to Sp. church in all the wet, but only Mr. Copeland & Mr. Deams & myself present. How would the covenantors have acted on such a night. Oh for their spirit! Resting & writting. 24th studying. 25th do. snowing. Copying over former books (own books connected with my various fields.) Reading and studying. Visited Mr. McFarlane, and Mr. Pearce, & Mr Fowler. Studyed. Fair attd at all the stations.- Walked from Ems to Novar. In time. No organ now at Novar. Subject. Epistts of Christ. When will we be epistles of Christ? God help us, we are often unfaithful. Oh for a closer walke with God! �1891 Mar Dec 30 1 2 3 4 X 5 6 7 Resting and reading. Dec 1st. Visited Mr. McPhail Godrey/ Mrs Fleming, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs Cooper. Walked to Emsdale, visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw Stayed at Mr. Freelands 3rd Walked to Sprucedale. Expected Mrs. Finlay, but did not come till the evening train. Reached Sprucedale at 7:30 Held Miss meeting small attd. Raining. Pouring of rain. Got Mr. Deans "buggy" to drive Mr. Finlay to Emsdale. Terrible rain all the time. Boughta $8. water proof, and found the good of it. Left Mr. F. to conduct the Ems. & Novar, Miss & Communion Services alone. Drove baick myself to Sprucedale. Bruised my heel walking. High winds, and slightly snowing. Reading & writting. Attended Sabbath School at Sprucedale. Conducted it. Good service at night, full house. Mr. Finlay con­ ducted the services. Comparitively few members present. Impressive communion service. Good collection. Fair attd. at Emsdale & Novar. Three new members at Emsdale. Expect more. Hope they will come forward next time. Studying. Mr. Finlay left at one for Emsdale and the north. Feel my foot yet. cannot visit far. �1891 Dec 8&9 11 X 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 20 Studying. 10th visited David Copeland, Jake Westwick Visited Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Well & Mrs. Fowler & Mrs. Lawrence. Stayed on 10th at Mr. Westwicks, 11th Mrs. Fowlers. Hope these visits will be bless to us all. 12th studyed at Mr. Copelands. Subject "Our Friend". Good turn out at Sp. best yet. small at Ems. good at Novar. Subject appropriate after com service. Walked from Ems to Novar. Rested. Lovely day, bright sunshine. Very stormy, wind & hail. Kept house,felt a little lonely. Dull. Cleared up in af. noon. Left Mr. McGillvrays as they have now no room, there neice coming. Went to Mr. Coopers. Left by 4 p.m. train for Ems Miss, meeting. Mr.Finley there. Fair attd. Lamps would not burn. Had stable lamps. Stayed 17 & 18 at Mr. Freelands. 19th left by 10 a.m. train for Novar. Visited Mr.McGillvrays. Dull, but mild. Walked all the way to Sp. No service at Ems. as Meth. church was being opened. Forgot on my lunch at Novar, and glad to get dinner at Mr. Hamiltons Got a ride from Mr. Copelands to church, and from church to Beggsboro. Good sleighing. Many teams out. Best attd yet. �1891 Dec 21 22 23 25 26 X 27 28 29 31 1892 Jan. 1 Left Beggsboro at 8:30 a.m. for home. Walked to Mr. Nelsons. James met Me then. Home by one Hearty welcome! Drove to Magnetawan with Mrs. Geddes. Warm, snow melting. Roads nearly bare coming back. Visited Mr. Muraro, & Grinton. Saw Mr. Jameson, & Mr. McKenzie (Pres.) & Mr. Farrer (Meth). "Fanny" had a hard pull. Met Mr. Mannering from Rye. 24 at home doing chores and reading. Christmas Spent it at home withmy brothers family, had a nice quiet evening, pleasant and happy. Malcolm comes home by 11 fun McCormacks camp. Travelled 40 miles, and felt very tired, but well. Mai. drove me to Doe Lake P.O. Travelled then to Sp. Fine cool day, but hard roads, and scarce any snow. Fair cong. at all stations. Bad roads, but little snow. Had to walk all the way. Felt it. A little late at Ems. in time at Novar. Sub.,"This rock Christ Jesus" That all might build in Him! Lovely day. Resting. Felt tired. Dull sleet & snow. 30th Lovely sunshine. Reading. Cold. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. New Years day spent at Mr. Freelands. Had a sleigh ride to Ems. �1892 Jan 11 12 13 14 15 X 16 17 18 Dull morning. Went after dinner to Mr Bryces. He has got the "Grippe". Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Giles# Mr. Bosfield, Mr. Robb & Mr. McQullin. Drove to Mr. Thoms Katrine. Stayed all night. Got colds too. Drove to Mr. Buchanans. Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Galbraiths & Mrs. Wilsons, and then Mr. Freelands. Taking advantage of having the colt. Read & prayed in all the houses. Visited Assn McCaig, Mr. Thomson, & Mr. Clark & Mr. Freelands. Visited Mr. Neil Smith. Drove to Novar. Cold clean day. Fair attd at Novar, good at Ems. & Sp. Had Cutter. The colt shied at Ems. Neary a accident. How we are preserved. Sub. "Likness to King Jesus". What a priveledge to be like the Master. Quite a few strangers at Ems. Visiting brought them out. Drove home by bush road by Reids. Heavy fall of snow, and drifted. Very cold. Ar. at 2:30 at 7 went to open meeting of 1.0. G. T. Fine social meeting, splendid behavbur. Expected Mr. Blatherwick (Baptist) but dissappointed made me chairman instead. Rev Mr. Miller (Bap) present, who spoke and sung. �1892 Jan 19 23 X 24 25 26 27 28 29 to 22. Helping at home. Went to Magnetawan on 22nd with the team. Heavy roads and slush on lake. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Grinton. Quite a conversation with them. Fellow Christians. Left at 9 for Sp. Heavy snow. Broke the road to junction there was one sleigh ahead. Better as I approached Sp. Good att at Sp & Ems. Poor at Sovar owing to all the churches having service. Sub. "Christians defence" Felt much at home. One person much impressed at JSiovar. Trust that he will accept the Savious as his Sav. Oh that men would flock to the Saviour. Drove from Novar to Mr.Dicksons (5 miles). Arrived in time for a great "Drift" storm. How it drifts, and how cold, yet I should be thankful I was well sheltered. Stayed two nights, and then the storm seemed over. Visited Mr. Wm. Hoey's & Dan Campbells, all sick with "La Grippe". Drove from Mr. Dixsons to Mrs. Freelands Ems. Bad roads. Broke the whiffletree in a drift. Thankful nothing wor se . Visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spiers & Mr. Murphy. Visited Mr. Hill, Mr. Neakin, Mr. Thorton. Just heard of the death of Mr. Walker of Stisted. Another child of God translated. God help us all to be ready. Died of cancer in the tongue. �1892 Jan X Feb. 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 Drove to Novar. Roads improved a little. Fair Cong. Sub ’’Take my yoke upon you". What a change if men would! Felt at home in pressing men to choose Christ and his yoke. Left Sp. in the morning, drove to Mr. Campbells Stisted. Had dinner there and visited around there. All glad to see me again. At form went to Mr. Paces. Gave a ride to Miss ELckout the teacher, who boards at Mr. Paces. What a hearty welcome! Glad to meet old Christian firends. Drove to Aspdin. Hearty welcome at J.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Sproats. Visited Mr. & Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Hemmings, James Darlings and Mr. Whites. Found Mrs. Whites little girl still suffering from a terrible burn she got in the fall. Her flesh wasted with fire! Whate a patie rt child. Visited Mr. Sporat, A. McDonald, Mrs. Walker. Missed Fir. Walker, who died a week ago from cancer in the tongue. How he suffered. Stayed all night at Mr. Paces. Drove to Sp. visited xMr. Campbell, Mrs. Murray. Holden Hill, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Heron slowly recovering from his fall. �1392 Feb 5 6 X 7 8 9 10 11 13 Went to Foresters meeting at Sp. Spoke on "Aim in life". Rev. Mr. McGillvray gave a grand address on the benefit of the order of foresters. Studying. Mr. James Rousell called upon me, told me that Mrs. Sutherland was very sick. Good cong. Sub. "The great Judgement" Cong very att. oh that all present may at last hear Jesus saying to them "Come ye blessed of my Father". Snowing heavy. Drove from Fiovar to Sp. Very heavy roads. Fanny tired. Drove home by noon. The last of the journey very heavy. Found Mrs. Sutherland very low and weak. Drove to Burk's Falls to consult the doctor. He has good hopes of her. Late coming back and heavy crossing the lake. Helping at home. 12th In the afternoon James and I drove to Walter Ballams to say "Good bye" as they are leaving for the n. west. They drove to Burk's falls. Attending Mr. Bethunes revival meeting. Met Mr. Robertson (Pres) and x M r . Smillie (Meth) as well as Mr. Bethune. Stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Blushill. Took cars for Novar. Mr. Bethune on boat for Gravenhurst. �1892 Feb 14 15 16 17 20 Fine day. Good cong. Sub. "Unbelief". Mr. Dixon drove me to high bridge, got a ride there by a team to Ems. Geo. Copland came for me from Sp. with Rev. Mr. Grants team. Had a quick ride to Sp. and then a nice rest. Mr. Grant(Inspector) took the service at Sp. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. Visited Mr. Clarks and Mr. Hamilton and the school at Ems. Studying for tea meeting tonight and for Sabbath. Attended tea-meeting. Appointed chairman. Did not feel at home. Spoke on "Snow" as an emblemn of what life should be. Very noisy meeting at first. Dissappointed in Mr. Robertson if Burks Falls not coming and Mr. Elliott & Sparling coming so late. And some too if Mr. Tarts songs too frivilous. Some good things said and sung, but then was too much mixing for a ch. churche tea meeting. Forgive oh forgive our heavenly Father whatever is earing. 18 19 Studying and copying my sermons in a book. Went to Sp. very dull morning. Like more snow. Mrs. McGilvray spent the week with Mrs. Freeland, before going to the M.W. another presbyterian family leaving Novar. �1892 Feb. X 21 22 23 X 24 27 28 29 Mar 5 Very mild day. Good cong. except Novar. Services in all the churches then. Sub. "Jesus able to keep from falling. Organ & choir at Emsdale. We cannot keep ourselves, but He can. His is our Helper. May we ever realize this! Walked from Novar to Mr.Byces. Ems to visit Mr. Bonsfield who is dying from mortification, begun at his feet. Knows he is and professes to be ready. May he be in reality. Call again on Mr. Bonsfield. Did all I could to get the family to trust their saviour. Visited Mr. Rattan (Meth)and then went to Mr. Freelands. Studying. 25th do. 26th Went to Mr. Buchanans. Took cars to Novar. Read and visited. Good cong. Fine day. Sub."Our inheritance" Inh. of sin, salvation and Heaven. We took the one, oh may we accept the other! Was driven to high bridge Scotia. Got a ride from Ems. to Sp. by a chance team. Went home. James met me. Got home at noon. Found my sister-in-law very poorly, but slowly mending. Also Daniel with a cold. March 1st. 2nd 3rd helping. Drove to Sprucedale with cutter, and the colt "Dick". �1892 Mar 6 7 9 11 X 12 13 14 15 Fine day. Good attd. Sub"Saul/ Saul why persecuteth rhou me". Oh how sinners and saved sinners persecuteth Christ. How can we do such a think to our best friend. Studying & visiting. 8th Drove to Mr. Smiths Scotia and then to Mr. Freelands. Urged the Smiths to attend. Drove to Sprucedale. 10th Drove to Whitehall with Mip Copeland and Mip Annie Fowler. When passing Sp. station, the cold shied at the engine, and sprung into the deep snow. No harm done. How thankful we ought to be! Might indeed have been otherwise. Drove from Sp. to Ems. Took Mrs. Peddie with me. She is going to the "front". After dinner (in Mrs. Sherwoods") drove to Novar. Visited Mr. McGillvrays, Mr. Finlays. Cold north wind. Good cong. Sub. "The Ark". Refered to the death of Mrs. Cooper, one of our Novar members. Best singing yet. What safety, what security in the Ark, in Jesus! Held cottage meeting at Mr. Herons, on Mrs Herons account, she is still so sick after her accident Small meeting but good feeling. Spoke from John 3 . 16 "The cream of the bible! Drove to Midlothien for Mr. Rousell, who is to play in the bass violin at our Sp tea meeting on 17th. Was home for three hours. Found all getting better. How thankful! �1892 March 16 17 18 19 X 20 21 22 24 25 Spent at Sp. Head the Choir practice. Prepared a short address for tea-meeting on "Putting a true value on everything. Lovely day. Full house at tea meeting. Mr. Robertson of B. F. in the chair. All came off well. Realized about $40. Visited Mr. Dan Lawrence, he is very sick. An unconverted Mr. and Mrs. Heron. Drove with Mr. Robertson to Elmsdale. Spent the night there. Studying and walked to Sp. Mr. R. left this mor. Enjoyed his company. Cold north wind. Small cong. Sub. "Looking unto Jesus." Better attd at Novar village then usual. Got a ride from Sp. to Elms, with Lafontins Coplands horse, and got Mr.Freelands horse and cutter to Novar. Good horse, good cutter, and good roads and fine afternoon. Reached Novar at 6. Good meeting. Let me look to Jesus for all the help I need. Drove to Mr. Freelands Elm. In time for dinner. Fine ride. & 23 Reading and studying. Snowing and stormy. Went to Haldane hill. Got a ride to Sprucedale. Visited all the way. Slept at Mrs. Murrays Huldane Hill. Mrs. Macade and her daughter Mrs. Murray are leaving for "Chicago". Both born in Latheron Caithness, Scotland. May these visits by blessed. Visited Mr. Alex Jameson, is mile past Huldane Hill, then �1892 March 25 X 26 27 28 29 31 April 1 X 3 walked back to Sprucedale got a ride to Mr. Thomsons, visited Thomsons, Clarkes and Hamiltons, stayed at Hamiltons all night. Walked back to Sprucedale. Lovely day. Good cong. Sub. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation?" Oh that men would flee to Jesus! Roads getting bad. Snow meltin. Glad a ride half way to Sp with Mr. Thomson. No organ at Ems. or Sp. but excelent singing. Resting, reading and writting. Walked to Mr. Freelands, Ems. visited along with Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Carmichal, who had just burried her husband. Also Mr. Cunningham. Stayed with Mr. Bryce. Improved these opportunities, but not half as much as I might have done. In some houses I feel it hard to speak of Jesus as I should like. Oh for less of the fear of man, and more wisdom. Visited Ge. McDonald, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sherwood. Walked to Sprucedale, visited Mrs. Corbett, whose husband has just died in the Toronto Asylum. His re­ mains came tonight. Had a short service. 2nd studying Went to Mrs. Corbetts house at 8:30 At 9 had a short service. �1892 X April 3 4 5 6 7 At 10 the procession started for the grave yard. Quite a number of teams. After the ceremony at the grave, church service began at 11*15. Very impressive. Crowded house. Many present for the first time since I came. Preached from John 11. 11 "Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth". Mr. Corbett was a member of our church. I tried to do good to the living. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Pools of water on the road. Snow going fast away. Walked from Ems. to Novar by the rail­ way tract. No meeting in Novar. Only three came. Stormy. Resting and reading. Felt tired. Visited Mr. Finlay, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. McGillvray. Settle with Mr. G. for board, who gave it in a pre­ sent to the Church. Settle with Mr. Cooper for board also ($6.25) Visited two strangers. 7th Reading and writting & studying. Went home as Mr. Johnston the student is coming in this afternoon to supply for the summer. Thus finished my winters labors in this field. What success there has been, I know not fully, but be knows and I leave it in His hands, praying that some seeds cast in weakness may yet bring forth much fruit, to His honor, praise and glory. �Erasdale, Sprucedale and Novar Field. 1892 Oct 13 Being again approinted to this field, and willing to do what in me lies for Christs cause here, and having prayerfully considered the whole matter, I Left home this day to begin my appointment. I have been home all this summer, working in the fields, tilling the ground, sowing the seed, and reaping harvests of hay, and grain. And on Sabbaths in Sunday school and in regular services sowing the seed "the word of God". Sorry to have to learn this home field", yet hoping to be able to do more good^ under the Presbytery of Barrie. Rowed accjoss our lake to "wood pile" . Took steamer to Burks Falls at 5. Reached at 8. The last four miles very dark, the steamer treading here way slowly and carefully. How aften have we to do this same in our spiritual life. The difficulties great, the enemy vigilent. "Watching unto prayer". Stayed at Burks Hotel. Visited Mr. Whelpton and Mr. Todd. 14 Left by cars at 9:30 for Emsdale. Walked to Mr. Freelands. 15 Left for Sprucedale. Visited Mr. Hamilton, Clarks, Thomsons, Mills, Peddies, and Capelands. Boarding with Mr. Macfarlane. What a stormy night, lightning and torrents of rain! �1892 Oct X 16 17 18 19 20 X 22 23 24 25 Cool morning but dry. Good cong. Sub. "The truth held in unrighteousness." Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Mrs. Bryce part of the way to Novar. God grant some good may have been done. Spent in Mr. Coopers when I board at Novar, reading & studying. Visited Mr. Ed. Hooie, Ronald Wovlie, and Mr. Mattice. Stayed at Mr. Mattice, it rained so. Visited Mr. Bates (past Cyaprus) Mr. Brown, Mr Egerton, McKay. Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. McMillar, Mr. Dixon. Stayed at Dixons. 21st. Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mr. McGillvray, Mr. Cutherberts, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Denham. Read & prayed. Studdied. Good cong. at Novar & Sprucedale, small at Ems. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Left my notes at Novar, but go on well for all that. Was driven by Mr. Mattice to Scotia, walked to Ems. Driven by Mr. Hamilton to Sp. Muddy roads to Sp.church glad I had Mr. McFarlanes lantern. I wonder will there be more additional ch. courage infused through my sabbath efforts. Oh for more of the spirit of the three Hebrew Youths! "At home" reading. Intend to visit here this week. Snow. Snowing but mild. Vis. Lar. F. Copeland, Mr. Taylor, Mip Krixman. �1892 Oct 26 27 28 29 X 30 Nov. 31 1 2 3 4 5 X 6 Vis. Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith. Mr. Heron, D. Lawrence, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Copeland. D. Copeland, Mr. Westwick, & Mrs Fowler. Bad roads heavy rain. Spent last night at Bugslens. A ch. family. Then to M r . McFar. Muddy roads. Good cong. Full at Ems. No service in the Meth church. Sub. "Continue ye in my love" Several thanked me for my sermon. There is an inspiration in a full house. Geo. Copeland Jr. drove me to Ems and Hamilton Sherwood to Novar. Felt much at home in pleading. Walked to Ems. Boarding there at Mr. Freelands. Vis. Mr. Bryces (stayed two nights) and Mr. Giles. Mr. Robb, Mr. May, Mr. Macquillin, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sandwick. Mr. Bosfield, Geo. McDonald & Mr. Buchanan. Stayed at night. Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Freelands. Very cold snowing. Took cars to Novar. Bad roads. Sorry to find one of our newly joined members at Sp. worse of liquor at Novar. He fought manfully the demin for six months, but from some dissappointment he yielded. "Watch unto prayer". Very mild Sabbath. Had to walk to Ems. Bad roads, muddy. Mrs. Bryce kindly drove me 2/3 to Sp. Very thankfull. �Nov 6 7 8 10 11 12 X 13 Met our Sp, nember, who had been intoxicated, in his way to Sp. I felt so sorry for Henry Hoffman. May God help hime. Sub "Elijah's message". Small cong. At home in Mr. Macfarlanes. Raining. What a dreadful storm of wind. Oh for the poor sailors. Very cold north wind, and snowing. 9th Better day. Vis. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Hill is a good ch. A pleasure to meet one. Thanksgiving day. Held a cottage meeting at Mr. Copelands house. Quite a few out 22 present. Sub "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". Visited Mr. Taylors, Shoemaker who had fallen on the 4th from a frame barn which was being raised. He is getting wonderful well. Vis. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Copeland who has been sick. Told of the death of Frances Ramey of Burdeau settle­ ment. A young woman about 22. Was asked to bury her. Preparing for funeral and Sabbath. This is three sermons for this week, one for Thursday, one for Sab. & one for this funeral. Fine Sabbath morning. Two inches of snow, mild. Good cong. at Sp. poor at Ems. fair at Novar. Thanksgiving Sab. Just as I was beginning service at Sp. got word that �1892 Nov X 13 14 16 17 18 X 19 20 the Methodist student would bury the remains of Mip Ramsy. He had been visiting her. Held our regular service, but alluded to the death. The funeral party had not arrived when we left the church. Sub. at Sp. "Bread of life" at Ems & Novar, "Thou crownest the year. Mr. Deans rig drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church. Pouring of rain. Cleared up in the afternoon. Vis. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Godfrey. 15ht Wrote home. Dull day. Felt tired. Kep the house. Raining & misty. Raining. Went by cars to Ems. Heavy rain. Writting. Cleared up in the afternoon. All left the house but myself till tea time. Pre­ paring for two weeks. Took cars for Novar. Very bad roads Sub. "End of Faith" Bad roads. Mr. Cooper drove me to Novar church, and l h miles farther. Had to walk all the rest, some 16 miles. Fearfull roads. Never was so tired on a "field before. When within two miles of Sp. felt unable to go farther. Rested and prayed for help. Roads, forzen mud, and wet spots. Tired limbs, blistered feet, yet thankful I made out and in time. Never preached so tired. Sat all the time I could. �1892 Nov 21 X 1 26 27 28 30 Dec X 2 4 5 8 9 10 Mr. McFarlane drove me to Beffsboro/ 3^ miles on my way home. Walked three miles when James met me. Found all well. Roads so bad, that the front of a wood bob sleigh with the team. Left for Sp. James drove Dick, in a single sleigh. Good cong except at Ems. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Good tract on railway. Mr. Cooper drove me to Ch. and back. Sub Afflictions. Hard subject to understand. Reading 29th Studying. Walked to Scotia. Vis John Smith and Neil Smith. Stayed with Neil Smith. Dec 1st Vis Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Shaw, then to Mr. Freelands. Studying. 3rd Train to Novar. Good cong Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake took the service at Sprucedale, so I stayed at Ems. Sub. "Exceeding riches of His grace". Driven by T Dixon to Scotia, then by T.H. Studying 6th do. 7th Vis. Alex Freeland, Mr. Sang Mr. Glendinning, Mr. Herd, Mr. Murphy, Mr Sherwood and A. Ellis. Left Mr. Freelands for Sp. Visited Mr. Mills. Vis. T Peddie, Mip Kirkman, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Morrison Mrs. M. Feels her failings and tries to rest in Jesus. Vis. Mr. Copeland. Studying. �1892 Dec. X 11 12 14 16 X 18 .19 20 21 22 Good sleighing & roads. Large cong Sub. "I am a stranger". Felt at home with the subject. Mrs. Mills drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Novar. Gods people are strangers here. Reading 13th Vis Mr. McPhail, Mr. Godfrey & Mr. Denham. Stormy, snowing 15th Lovely day. Walked to Freelands. Reading 17th Walked to Novar in the morning. Cool. Lovely day, but felt tired and fell aslept for two hours. Snowing, but mild. Good cong. Mr. Cooper drove me to Scotia, Mr. Smith to Ems. Preached for the Methodists. Their anniversary. No service in our own. Large cong. Subject "Kadish". Had to walk to Sp. Mr. Hamilton dissappointed me. Snowing & blowing. Ems. Meth tea meeting. Could not go. Keen frost. Mr. McFarlanes roof took fire. We soon put it out. Tea meeting at Sp. under "ladies Aid" Fair turn out good programme. Self in chair. Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake and myself the only speakers. I spoke On "Yes and No" Made $25. Walked to Ems. Attended the Ems. School exam and Xmas tree, recitation and singing. All did well. Mr. Chowen Chairman (English church clergyman). I spoke on "Arm in life" We had plenty of fruit and cake. Vis. Geo McDonald. Had tea there and walked back to Mr. Freelands. In all 13 miles walk. �1892 Dec 23 24 X 25 26 30 Cars to Novar. Attended the U. B. tea meeting. Large crowd spoke on "Aim in life". Four Speakers One far too long. Cars to Ems. then got a ride to Sp. by Mr. Peddies team Xmas Sub. "The word made flesh". Cold day 20 below. Mr. Morrison drove me to Ems. Good Cong there. Mr. Geo. McDonald drove me to Novar and after service to Ems. Novar church very cold. Preached with one overcoat on. Cold ride back, had to get out three times. Walked from Scotia to Mr. Freelands. What a delightful theme the birth of Christ! What a change it has made to the world. May we let its influence befit in our lives! "Let your lights so shine before men" . Mr. Freeland drove me to Ems. Walked along railway tract to Katrine. James met me there. Horn by five. Found my dear wife very sick. She has been sick for more then a week. Got doctors prescription, but not much better. A little better on thursday. What a blessing she feels in Gods hands and is ready for whatever He sees best. What a blessing a true Christian wife is. One cannot be to thankful for this. Left for Burks Falls. Got a ride from Knolls, with Mr. Morrison to within two miles. Stayed with Wm, Whelpton. Vi3- Me. Todd. �1892 Dec 30 31 1893 X Jan 1 2 7 and Geo Whelpton. Met Mr. Blatherwick(Baptist Minister of Bracebridge) Spent a profitable night there. Left at 11 a.m. for Kovar; along with Mr. Blatherwick. We had a conversation about the sudden death of Ge. Silvester, Burk's Falls. He was sawing down a tree, when a limb fell on him. In a few days he was buried. How may warnings we get? New Years day. Missed the "Watch Meeting" on New Years eve. Sub. "Gods Message" A message for New Years and every day, "Gods love to man". Good cong though many absent that might be. John Dixon drove me to Scotia, T Smith to Ems. Our organist at Ems. (Mip Spiers) present for the f i r ± time this winter. No organist at Sp. Sick. Mip Martin is very regular at Sp. Geo Copeland so kindly drove me to Todd;s corner and Mr. Nelson to Midlathian. Felt anxious to know how my dear wife was. She was poorly indeed. I hope by blessing of God and the human means employed she will get stronger. We have done all we can for her. We have laid her case before the throne of grace. Helped at home this week, in and out. One way of serving the Lord "In His Name"! James drove me to Doe Lake. Walked to Beggsboro. Dinner there. Vis. Mr. Bell & Mrs Lawrence. Walked to Sprucedale. �1893 Jan 8 9 10 11 12 X 14 15 Fine clear cold morning. Sub. "Snowing" Tried to show the responsibility of Christians in their duty and priviledge of "Sowing beside all waters". If all would do so, oh what a change would come over the world. Geo. Copeland drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Cyprus. (New Novar). We had fair cong. very good at Ems. Many Mtheodists present. Trust souls were re-consecrated to God. Resting. Felt tired after the work at home, and the days preaching. Fell asleep for two hours in the afternoon. Snowing heavy. Stormy north wind. Drifting. Vis. Mrs. Fleming before she leaves. Clear Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Blin, Mrs. Nicholl. Very cold 37 below zero. Took cars to Ems. 13th Met Mr. Ridman (Mrs at Keary) We are to change this Sabbath. Both got a ride to Kearny. Stayed at Mr. Mclvors (Mr R's boarding house). Mr. Redman left for Novar, and I walked to Ravensworth. Good service at 10:30 in Mr. Garrwicks house, (son of Rev. T. Garrwich). House full fine singing. Church here not yet finished. Sub "Oh that thou hadst hearkened. Mr. Garrwick drove me to Kearney. Very slow horse. Yet in time. Good cong. five Rom Catholics present. They have a fine churchhere. I suppose they will have to confess. �1893 Jan 15 16 17 18 20 21 X 22 this sin (What a thought!) of being present at our meeting. Walked to Mr. Buchanans. Vis. by the way Mr. Cong. Mr. Balbraith & Mrs Wilson. Mr. Ridman met me at Mr Buchanans. Spent a pleasent and profitable e vening. Mr. Redman walked to Kearney and I to Ems. Vis. John McDonalds, a ch. family, but strong Methodists & Mr. Shaw. Reading and writting. Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clar, and Mr. Thomson. Walked to Sp. Vis. Mr. Armstrong John Westwick & B. Copeland. L. B. Copeland Mrs. Westwick & Mip Garriot (who was helping her) I found laid aside with measels. Had a hard time, but mending now. Mrs. Westwick feels keenly she is not faithful enough to her saviour. Mip G. professes to be a child of God. Counselled & comforted from His dear word & promises. Mild but slightly snowing. Roads very good. Best cong. yet. Sub. "A sword, a sword" Felt great freedom in preaching, almost as if I was conscious of it being my last apportunity of warning dying souls. Some told me they felt the service blessed to there souls, and that I seemed inspired. Oh that we felt more this way. Geo Copeland drove me to Sp. Walked to Novar. �1893 Jan 23 25 26 27 X 28 29 30 31 Reading. 24th Driven to Mr. Dixons (five miles east of Novar ) so as I might have an opportunity of visiting. Vis. Mr Sinclair, Mr. Martin, Mr. Sinclair a member of our church at Hamilton, but never yet joined us here. Too far to walk, and her husband to careless to drive here. Oh what indifference there is in spiritual matters! Very stormy drifting. Read Dr. Cummings book "Bread of life". Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mrs. McGillvray, Mr. Guthbert Dan Campbell, Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. Rogers and Mrs Hooie. Had a nights singing with Mr. Hooie. Snowing. Heavy rain during the whole night. Raining. Went to Novar church in the midst of rain. Only two came. No service. Back to Novar (one mile), got lunch. Started to walk by railway tract for Ems. Weather cleared up and a terrible west wind sprung up. Bad walking, hardly able to keep the tract with the wind and sinking in the snow. Got in time to Ems. Only 14 present. Sub. "Let your light shine" Three in choir, sang and played a beautiful anthem during Collect. Did not go to Sp. teribly drifting. Lovely day. Sun shining. Writting, to make up for lost ime. Went to see Ge. McDonald who is to go away tonight for Dorkes one of our members. He is well like by every­ one. Wish them God speed. �1893 Jan Feb. 31 1 2 3 X 5 6 7 10 Visited Mr. Bryce. Stayed all night. Part of the family at Armon. Vis. Mr. Taylor, Mr. May, Mr. Robb, Mcquillan, Mr. Bosfield and Mr. Giles. Read and prayed with all Many of them careless. Vis. Mr. A. Freeland, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Bates, Mip Todd. Got to Sprucedale with Mr. Heron. Road full. 4th Studying. Stormy day, drifting some. No tract to Sp. Church. Only 12 present. Driven to Ems. by Mr. Mills. Good cong full choir. Walked to Novar by railway tract. Real good walking. 20 present at Novar. Sub. "Brazen serpent". Snowing, getting deep. Went by cars to B.F's Stayed with Wm. Whelpton. Very kind to me. Visited Mr. Todd Dr. Crawford and consulted about Mrs. Geddes health. Took stage to Cecebe Bad roads, all drifted. Walked accross the lake, bad walking. Some slush. Daniel met me and helped by giving me the snow shoes. Found Mrs. Geddes better. Very thankful. Our prayers are for her. Been helping at home. Wal ked today on snow shoes to Cowans P. 0. Took stage to B. F's Drifted roads. Took 3 hours to go 10 miles. Met two lumbermens teams that ook 8 hours to go 6^ miles. Horses crowd so. Stayed at Wm. W. Visited Mr. Geo.Welptons. �1893 Feb X 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 19 Took cars to Novar. 5 hours behind time. Mild day. Good cong. at Novar. Driven by Mr. T. Dixon to "high bridge". Walked to Ems. by rail way tract. Tract very good. Large cong. at Ems. Church nearly full. Driven towithin two miles of Sp. by Mr. Shaw. Held service on Sp. in Mr. Copelands house, the road not being broken to the church. Room full. Sub at Sp. & Novar "Let your light so shine" at Ems. "Is not my word like a fire saith the Lord". Splendid attention. Got a ride to Mr. Freelands. Roads improving. Writting. In the afternoon visited Mr. Sandwich; s widow. Writting, vis. Mr. Herd, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. A. Freeland. Vis Mr. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs H. has been sick, but getting better. Vis Mr. Smith "Scotia". Old Mr. J was an elder outside. The sons do not take the in­ terest spiritually that they might. Walked to Novar. Attended a meeting to reconsruct the Union S. School. Owing to the Methodists this has come to nought. Took cars to Huntsville. Changing with Mr. Siverwright who takes the anniversary services tomorrow at Emsdale. Stormy day, snowing 6 drifting. Sub. at morning meeting at �1893 Feb 19 20 21 25 X 26 27 March 4 H. and afternoon meeting at Allansville. "Oh that thou hadst hearkened" Good cong for such a day. Wild drive out to O.S. Sub for night at H. "Con­ tinue ye in my love" Better cong. Train late, too late for tea meeting at E so took cars for B. F's. Put up at Burk House, too late to stay with friends. Left by stage for home. Found Mrs. Geddes very weak. Left home for Burks Falls. Got a ride by Mr. Mitchel. Vis Geo. Whelpton, Mrs. Blashill, Wm. Whelpton staid with T. D. Reid, where Mr. Patterson boards Mr. Siverwiight Huntsville is to be at the opening of the new church at Sprucedale, Mr. P. goes to Huntsville and I at Burks Falls. Got the horse & cutter xYLr. P. uses. Drove to Birndale. Small cong. there. Back to Burk's Falls Good cong, though snowing. Drove out to Katrine small cong. Lovely clear night to drive back. Sub. today "Continue ye in my love" Walked home. Had dinner in W. Silvesters. Found Mrs. G improving slowly. All the others well. Left home at 7i'30 Walked to Midlothian, Thomas Gertridge drove me by Rousels saw log road to Doe Lake P. 0. �1893 March X 4 Walked from P. 0. to Sprucedale. Had dinner at Beggsboro. All this week it has been snowing & drifting, so roads are bad. 5 Fine day. Good cong at Spruce & Ems. Fair at Novar. First time preached in new church at Sp. Fine church easy to speak in. They had good cong at the three services on opening sabbath. Rev Martin from Toronto & Siverwright from Huntsville. Crowded tea meeting on Monday night {26 & 27 Feb) Realized about $100 at tea meeting and $26 on Sabbath. Was driven to day by Mr Deans rig to Ems. & walked by r. tract to Novar. The tract good. 6 Took car for Ems. Got a ride to Mr. Bryces. Mr. Thomson Mrs. Bryces father very sick. One of Christs own. Hard to see if he is to recover, but if not, he is prepared to die. 7 Went to Mr. Freelands. Writting & studying. 8 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clark & Mr Thomson. Arrived at Sp. at 7:30 vis Mr. Mills, Mr Deans, Mr. Copeland. 9 Mis. meeting. But, the roads being so bad, Mr. Finlay did not arrive, till after the meeting was over 9:30. Mr. F. was not pleased that I did not make better arrangements for him being driven to Sp. I did the best I could, but oh the roads were bad indeed. �1893 March 10 11 X 12 13 16 17 Mip. Meeting at Emsdale. I was chairman. Left the speaking to Mr. F. He did well. Gave us a fund of information on our home mission work. Had a bus­ iness meeting afterward about getting an ordained missionary. Agreed to try to see if they could raise enough. Choir led our singing. Saw Mr. F. off for Novar by cars. I did not go as the roads are so bad. It will be enough to get Mr. F driven to Ems. What a night of rain. Cleared up about 8 a.m. Mr. Finlay took the com service at Novar. At one o' clock it began to rain at Novar, and rained till four. Mr. F. did not come to Emsdale service. We waited an hour, then I took the service to teams out, the roads so soft. About 30 present. Subject "Our Guid". After service it was too late to go to Sprucedale with such roads. Had Mr. F. come to Ems, though late, I would have left the service and gone to Sprucedale. Mr. Finlay walked up to Mr. Bryces from Novar last night. Saw him today. He explained all to me. We had no rain yesterday after 8 a.m. at Ems, but they had at Novar. Visited Mr. Sahw and Mrs. Buchanan. Hard to get some out to church. Visited Mr. Clark, Mrs. Turner then walked to Sprucedale. �1893 March X 19 20 21 X 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 18 Visited Mr. Peddie, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Stewart. Fine mild day. Good cong. Sub."What dost thou here?" Tried to make it a personal matter between God and their conscience. Driven to Ems.by Mr. Morrison Walked to Novar. Lovely day. Visited Mr. Hooie to make up the half yearly statement. Got my foot sprained cbn Sabbath night. Very mild. Foot still sore, cannot visit though I would like being so near the end of my six months. Still very firm. Been three days in the house. Lovely day. Driven to Ems. Walked to Sp. Large Con sub "Awake out of sleep" Felt at hoem Plead with the people. Vis Mr Corbett, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fowler, Beggsboro Found Mrs. Fowler had gone away wouth to visit her friends. Vis Mr. Heron, Mr. Stevenson, D. Lawrence & Mr Copeland. Vis Mr. Dalglish, John Marshall, Mr. Hill, La F. Copeland. Sent for by Mr. Bryce. His father-in-law Mr Thomson is dead. Mr. Bryce's son drove me to Mr. Freelands. Conducted Mr. Thomsons funeral service. A short service at the house. Text "I am the re. and the life". Funeral sermon on Sabbath. What a blessing to know he is safe with Jesus, a solemn service. Many in tears, while I plead with them. �1893 April X 1 2 3 4 Drove from Ems. to Sp. by stage. Bad roads. Rain through the night. Vix. Mr. Peddie, had dinner then. Vis Mr. Stewart, had tea there. Vis Mip Kirkman. Farewell visits. Bright sunny day. Had a good cong. at Sp. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world" Crowded at Ems. Mr. Thomson's funeral sermon. Sub. 0 r friend u Lazarus sleepeth". Very impressive. Beautiful singing, so appropriate. Fair cong at Novar. Many came though the roads were bad. One woman at Ems. anxious about her conversion Tried to point her to the Saviour. Spent all my spare time with here after service. A little late at Novar. Was driven from Sp. to Ems by Lochart Copeland and had to walk to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church and back. Hearty shaking of hands at all the stations, many expressing a wish that we were staying. After Vis. friends at Novar, took cars to Ems. Then walked to Mr. Bryces . Stayed all night. Mrs. Thomson feels the loss of her husband, but is resigned to her Fathers will. Walked this morning to Mr. Freelands. Wrote and read. At 4 p.m. went to Ems station with trunk. Took cars to �1893 April 4 5 6 19 Burks Falls. Spent the night in Burks Hotel. Read a part of a "Christians secret of a happy life". Got home, and found Mrs. Geddess much better and the rest well. Glad to be home again. Spent the day in writing friends on the field. Do not yet know whether I am to be out on the mission field this summer or not. But at home or abroad, I trust I may be able to be the human means of doing some good. Got word from Mr. Finlay to go for a few weeks on the commander field as the missionary is sick. Will start on friday 28th for Rye, Com, and Nippissing Village. Have written to the station that I will be with them on Sabbath 30th. The distances between the stations are very long. So long indeed that if they cannot drive a part of the way I will be unable to keep in the field. I trust the friends will help me. May God use me for these weeks rn my prayers. May souls be saved. May Christians be encouraged. Jas Geddes. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource James Geddes Diary, 1889-1893 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 31, 1889 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. James Geddes Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript of Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES A. S . Barber, 1973. �PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL at EAGLE LAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL Opening hymn Shall we Gather at the River Xmas 1890 Prayer Tea Chairmans Address. Rec. Dia. Hymn Rec. Rec. Rec. Hymn Rec. Dia. Hymn Rec. Rec. Dia. Rec. Hymn Rec. Rec. Song. Rec. Hymn Clos_ opening address Wellington Vanmeer The Birds 6 boys & girls Our Cheerful Sabbath Home - school Rock of Ages Sarah Jane Parks No Grace Ellis Mr. Nobody Alex Bone The blood of the Lamb Choir The little orphans S. J. Parks Little things six schoolars Beautiful Sunshine school The little angel Maggi Robertson The sluggard Westley Venmeer Jesus & the Soul Mr. Mints & Mr. Tennant The cancelled bond Sarah J. Parks Down in the valley Mrs. McGuir The Teetotollar Well. Vanmeer I am a little girl Eva Parks ng Death Song The Sunbeam Beautiful City Address Mr. Aberdeen Sarah May Tough Choir David Tough Christmas Tree Votes of Thanks �DIARY OF JAMES GEDDES Appointed to South Falls, Eagles Lake, Rye & Commanda 1889 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 2 X 3 4 5 6 8 9 X 10 X 17 X 24 Went by steamer to Burk's Falls for South River. Earnestly prayed to God for help in this work. Went to Eagle Lake to visit before Sabbath Service. Went to South River and visited several families. Service at D.R. & E.L. Text 1 Pet. 1. 394 (Our Inheritance). Felt at home in the service. Trust some good done. Visited at Eagle Lake. Getting acquainted with the people. Visited at Eagle Lake. Wonder am I to be blessed in this work. Visited Rye. 7th. Visited Rye. Oh for the true spirit of work. Visited Commanda.. 9th Visited Com. people scattered. Many indifferent as to the pres, cause. Oh for refreshing times. Back to Rye at 7:30 held Bible Class. Quite a number of good men & women present. Can I do them good? Help! Service at Rye & Com. Subject "Our Inheritance". Asked help of God. Surely the weak things will be made strong. 11th to 16 spent in visiting and studying. Service at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" attendence good. Atten. good. May He follow with the blessing. 18th to 23 visiting & studying. Ser. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Continue Ye in my Love" good attendence. Atten. good. One person much impressed. �SOUTH RIVER EAGLE LAKE RYE & COMMANDA 1889 L 7 i x 5 8 < \# «u w \ i > N > 5 *1 X '- < 15 18 20 to 30th vis. & studying. Ser. at D.R. & E. L. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world 2 to 6th studying for Missionary Meetings. Started with Mr. Finlay, Eagle Lake for Rye. Miss. Meeting, but instead went to Magnetawan. Walked 12 miles, stayed with Mr. Grinton. Got Mr. S. G. Best's cutter. Went to Miss. Road. Preached at Miss. Road at 10. Spence at 2:30 and Magnetawan at 6:30. Poured of rain. But pretty good meetings. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world." 9th to 14th at home. Found all well. God be praised. Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "The Judgement". Roads bad 16th to 18 studying. Tues. meeting at S. R. Rain, yet good atten. Mr. Robertson of Sundridge, Mr. Sinewright of Huntsville, Mr. Smith of Powassan & Mr. Sanderson of S. R. speakers Mr. J. D. Reid of "Arrow Burk's Falls, chairman. Good meeting, good addresses. $ about 34. Social 10 cents. Wet night, pretty good attendance. Mr. Sanderson (meth.) & myself the only speakers. Nov. 25 Dec. 1 X 6 7 8 15 X ' *Xj �1889 Dec X 1890 Jan X 22 Serv. at Rye & Com. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world", att. fair. atten. good. Roads rather bad. "Hope in God" 23 & 25 visited at Com & Rye. Oh for a refreshing. 25 Spent Chrismas with Mr. Tennant, along with Mr. & Mrs. Mip Aberdeen. Quiet but happy night. The Davisons born, what an inestimable blessing. In Him and through Him all blessings flow. Praise Him! 26 to 28 Studying and reading. 29 Ser. at S. R. & E. L. Sub. "Christians defence". Bad roads, poor att. Felt a blessing in my soul. What security in Christ! 30th to 3rd. Visited Mr. McCaig's to Mr. Aberdeen's, a new road to one. Spent New Years day with Mr. McCaig & R. Aberdeen. 4 Went to Rye. Good Bible Class. 5 Ser. Rye & Com. Sub. "Christians Defence ". 2 Kings 16. Roads very icy with snow. Poor att. Pretty tired. Got a ride back same night to Mrs. McLarens. 6 Went to Eagle Lake. 7th Visited Mr. Snow & Mr. McQuinn Heavy snow and wind. Drifting. Slept at Mr. McQuinns. 9 Went to Sundridge. Stayed with Mr. Barrowman. Saw Mr. Robertson. Enjoyed his company. Blessed him. �1889 Jan 10 11 X 12 13 15 17 X 19 20 Preached at Mr. Hills School on "Jesus the light of the world. Went with own team to Mr. Dukes at Hartfell. New road to Mrs.?Heavy fall of snow. Ser. at Lynch Lake, Hartfell & Sundridge. Mr. Duke drove me. Heavy roads. Poor att. Lynch Lake Sub. "Christian defence". School house very cold. Fire would not go. Cold service. Hartfell & Sundridge "Jesus the light of the world. Better attendance, service warm. Oh that the fire celestial would be imparted." Help! Heavy rain. Back to S. R. in afternoon. Visited. Came to E. L. with Mr. Tennants sleigh. Studying 16. Went to Rye. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Good Service at Rye. Large congregation. Roads good. Text "If we recieve the witness of men, the witness of God is greater". Trust it will strengthen one faith. Poor att. at Com. Service seemed cold. Oh for refresh­ ing times.! We must work for it, must pray for it. Walked back i o Rye after service. Went home. Mai met me with the team. Raining. �1890 Jan 20 21 22 23 24 25 X 26 27 28 29 Got home by five. Found all well. Mr. Whelpton visited me. Felt a little sick. Felt better. Mai and I drove to Burk's Falls. Visited Mr. Drinnan. Had pleasant Christian intercourse. Telegraphed to Malcolm Morris. Afraid some accident has happened to him. Home by six o™clock. Doing chores. Can serve the Lord even here. Walked to Magnetawan. Found Mr. Grinton sick. Drove to South River with our own sleigh. Took Mrs. Geddes with me. Visited Mr. Geo. May at Sundridge. Arrived at Mr. Hulditche at five. Good service at S. R. Mr. Downey sick. Mr. Aberdeen absent. Sub. "If we receive the witness of Men". Mr McQuinn led the singing. Surely some good done. Good ser. at E. L. Felt the power of the spirit. How I wished every one hearing me would become united to Christ! Oh that that blessful time would come. Visited Henry Tough with Mrs. Geddes. Visited South River. Staid with Mrs. Hulditch. Heavenly conversion. Tis a real blessing to be with a child of God. Visited Mr. Downey. Remained over night. Felt cheered in the Christian Race by our intercourse. �1890 Jan. 30 31 Feb. 1 X 2 3 5 7 Visited John Snow and family. Then Mr. Moore. Back to Eagle Lake. Visited Mr. Conley by the way. Went to Rye. Visited Mr. Archer & Mr. Russel & family, Mr. Philip Smith & Family, Mr. Folke, Trent & Sen. Had a nice bible class at night. Subject "Jesus brought into the Temple. Felt at home on this beautiful phrase of Christs life. Oh that we were more dedicated. Sabbath. Good meeting at Rye. Sub. "Falling asleep in Jesus". Beautiful thought I May we all be enabled to do so. Let us work for it. Good meeting at Commanda. One there who never came before. Encouraging. God grant some good is being done in this cold place. Left after service, drove to Mrs. McLarens. Had tea and drove to Mr. Woods. Fine night, moonlight. Left Rye for home. Reached Magnetawan about 12 o'clock. Home at five. All well. Visited Mr. Rousel, found him sick with influenza. Visited Mrs. Gutridge, sick too with cold. Visited Mr. Mitchell. Found Mrs. Stewart from Sask. Maria home. All well. Visited Mrs. Noll too. �1890 Feb. 8 X 9 10 13 X 16 17 19 20 21 22 X 23 Drove with James to Sundridge# took cars to South River. Sabbath. Good meeting Sub. "Asleet in Jesus" Had a hoarseness in throat. Good meeting too at Eagle Lake. Feel the blessedness of sowing the word. May my own soul be watered and refreshed and God glorified. Studying 11th to 12th visited Mr. Halls Eagle Lake. & 14th Vis. Mr. McCaig, Geo. McCaig & Mr Aberdeen. Back to Eagle Lake 15th went to Rye Bible Class only 7. Service at Rye and Commanda, very good attendence. Sub. "Saul, Saul why persecutest thou me". Tried to make it a personal matter. Trust the Holy Spirit sent the truth home. Oh how aften we do persecute the loving Saviour! Walked back to Mrs. McLarens. 18th Back to Eagle Lake. Vis. Mrs. Mat. Parks. Mark Robertson, Geo. McCaig. Service at Mr. McGuirs. Drifting very bad. Few present. Vis. Mr. McCurdy, Mr. Aberdeen,then went to South River. Vis. Frank Downey, Wm. Holditch, Mrs. Taylor Ser. at South River. Good atten. Good roads. Serv. at Eagle Lake. Atten. Good. Had to walk but 1% miles. Attention very good. Trust the subject will help people to reflect, and change. Sub."Saul, Saul why persecutest. II �Feb 24 25 26 to 28 March 1 X 2 Attended Mrs McCains funeral. She died on Friday morning. Funeral services at her house at ten in the morning. Text John 11. 25 & 26. Solemn occasion crowded house. Felt the occasion, and preached sermon earnestly. Oh that all were prepared for death. Went with the remains to Sundridge. Solemn service at the grave. Much weeping. Oh that it may make the mourners turn to Jesus! The only Refuge! Reached Eagle Lake at 8 p.m. Very tired. Hardly can read or study. But willl feel sure have the blessing of sleep to-night. Rose refreshed. Feel thankful to the "Giver of all Good. Read, wrote, and studied. Preparing a few sermons that I might be enabled to visit home, and the families of my stations. Visiting, conversation, reading & prayer. Walked to Rye. Visited Mr. Folke. Very sick, and I fear near the end of his journey. Spoke seriously to him and feel glad that he was prepared to die. What a blessing. Service very good at Rye. Best att yet. Trust much good was the result. Poor att. at Commanda. Cold church (fire would not burn) and I fear cold service. �1890 March 3 4 5 6 7& 8 X 9 10 14 15 X 16 Visited Mr. Mawe, Mr. Arthur, Mrs Carrs, Mr. Bone, Mr. Collins, Mr. Young, and Mr. Henleys, and Mr. Clarks. Cannot get roused up to come to service. Some will promise, but will not always perform. Oh that their hearts were fired with love! Travelled to Mrs. McLarens. Stayed at night. Travelled to Mr. Noods. Visited Mrs. Mannering. Walked to Eagle Lake. Found all well. Goat a letter from home. Glad to here all better from the colds. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, then to Mr. McGuirs, held a meeting there. Good attendance. Sub. "Asleep in Jesus". Visited at South River. Service at South River & Eagle Lake. Sub. "The people swelt in Kadesh". Pleading for deciding for Christ. No halting at the boundry line." "Step over the line" through the help fo the Spirit. Went home, Malcolm met me. Found all well, and glad to see me. Left for Rye. Dinner at Mr. Woods, left with Mr. Cameron for Commanda. Visited at Commands. Visited at the settlement, intimating change of hours of service. Service at 10 at Com. Good meeting. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Service at Rye at 3. Good attendance. Same sub. Many seemed interested. Trust the Holy Spirit would send home the truth. �1890 Marchi6 17 18 19 20 21 22 X 23 24 25 29 Walked after service to Eagle Lake. Fine cool night. Got a ride to South River. Visited Mr. Snow. Went to Barrie. Left at 5:35 a.m. At Presbytery meeting by 12. Examined by the committee. Easily passed. Spent most of the day in the meeting. Left Barrie for South River at 3 p.m. Saw most of Gient trade of taking ice to the United States, hundreds employed. Saw ice flows, ice slides (elevated by steam) Visited Mr. Unger, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Boreas, Mr. Minto. Visited Mrs. Greaves, Mrs. Holditch, Mrs. Mood., Visited Mr. Erbe, Mr. Peacemen. Service at South River, & Eagle Lake. Sub. "Fiery Furnace" Good attendance & attention. Mr. Downey drove me. Good service. Felt the inspiration. God help all Christians stand to their feet. Studying. Walked home (26 miles) Found all well. Consulted about staying longer in the field. Resolved to stay till other supply came, or all the summer if supply would be soon. Want to work somewhere for the Master. Drove from home to Rye with young Cult and Malcolm. Lovely day. Had a nice stay at Magnetawan. �1890 March 30 X 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 Service at Rye & Commanda. Good meeting at Rye, but very poor at Com. When shall the work revive? Oh Lord bare thhe hand. Thine is the power and thine be the glory. Drove back to Rye same night. Sub. "Is not my world." Malcolm went home, and I visited at Rye. Walked to Eagle Lake same night. Lovely night. God was with me. Studidied. Went to George McCaigs, Mr. Waters, Joe McGuir and passed the night with Mr. Aberdeen. Prayer and reading & con­ versation with all. A good way of serving the Master I think. Visited Mr. McGuir. Held a service there. good attendance and attention. Spoke on "lam the doors" May some have entered. At Mr. Aberdeens. Read & conversed. Sang the song of Zion At Mr. Downeys South River. Visited Mrs. Taylor, Mrs Greaves, Mrs. Holditch. Studided for Sabbath Good service at S.R. Poor attend, at Eagle Lake. Text "Is not my word like as a fire saith the Lord". Hope many warmed & cheered and some brought into this fold. How hard to reach the masses! X 6 �1890 April 7 8 11 12 X 13 14 15 16 Went to Mr. James Frowman child's funeral. Large gathering. Text "The flower fadeth, but the word of the Lord shall endure for ever." Impressive service, many in tears. Young child, about one year, gone to Jesus to bloom in the garden of Heaven. Oh that the little Angel may dress the parents thus. 9th &. 10th Studying. Went to Mecinoma & Spring Lake visited every home. Went to Rye, found friends all well. Service at Rye. Very good att. & atten. Many thanks will be the last Sub. for sleighing, so availed themselves. School house full. Subject :"The Rock Christ Jesus. Trust many are in this foundation. No other safe. Small meeting at Com. When will the people be roused? Visited Mr. Maw. Hada tea with Mr. Peaves the Meth. student. First time we met. Glad to meet as church worker. "As iron sharpens iron" so I trust our meeting together will quicken both of us. Visited Mrs. McLaren, and then to Mr. Woods. Then to Eagle Lake. The roads very bad. �1890 April 17 18 X 20 21 25 26 X 27 Studying. Read Drummonds "Natural Law in the Spiritual World". Many splendid thoughts. Went to South River. Visited Mr. Snow, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Frank Downey. 19th Visited & studyed. Service at South River. Bad roads, but good attendance principally males. Subject "Jesus the Rock of our Salvation" Just the simple gospel, the "good News" I felt an inspiration. May perhaps never meet the same congregation again, but rust meet many of them in the "Many Mansions". Good service at Eagle Lake. Felt as if I was speaking to God's own people. Most of the congregation being members. Mostly males, only six females. Bad roads. Studying and writting. 22, 23, 24th studying and visiting Went to Rye, visited Mr. Parks. Bible Class for the last time. Had a good meeting. Trust to meet many of the class yet. Good services at Rye and Commanda. People turned out well. Excelent attention. Preached "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation. " Warned, plead, and entreated my to flee to Jesus. �1890 April 27 28 29 30 Went to visit Mr. Bones family, spent Sabbath night with them. Oh that we all would be in earnest about the things that pertain to our souls salvation. Went to the village, visited several families, bade good-bye. Visited Mrs. McLarens, then walked to Rye. Left by stage for home by Magnetawan. Spent night with Mr. Grinton and family. Walked home in the midst of rain. Found a hearty welcome, and all well. Thus finished by six months in the mission field of South River, Eagle Lake, Rye and Commanda, Enjoying the service, the people, good health, and the walking in a fair measure. May the blessing of our God attend the effort for good. Jas Geddes Ce-Cebe Lake Parry Sound District Canada. �SOUTH RIVER, EAGLE LAKE, RYE and COMMANDA STATIONS 1890 Oct 17 18 X 19 20 21 22 23 24 Left home in the afternoon by steamer. Left Burks' Falls at 8 p.m. arriving at South River at 9. Welcomed by Mr. Downie, Glad to be again the field, and trust the endeavour will be blessed by our Heavenly Father. Visited Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Geo.Travine. Trust who dropped a wind in season. Preached at South River & Eagle Lake on "I will guide thee with mine eye." Felt at home in the service. Good number, good attention. Oh for the blessing! Studying & writting. Visited Andrew McGee, Mr. Preston and Mr. Harrison Read & prayed. Trust that some heart has been touched. Visited Mark Robertson, Mrs. Parks, and Charles Ruble. Urged them to attend divine service. How cold in this duty does some seem to be. Oh God rouse them. Visited Mr. Tough. Found the boy David confined with a swelled leg. Reading and writting. Went to Rye in the afternoon. Had a warm welcome at Mr. Woods. What a fine Christian he is. �1890 Oct. 25 X 26 27 28 29 30 31 Nov 1 Visited Mr. Russel, Mr. Archer, Mr. Philip Smith, Mr. Folke, Ralph Folke, Found Mrs Ralph very sick. God is good. Trust she will be drawn to him. How much need we all have. Services good at Rye, and the best ever Had at Commanda. Still it is hard to get people to live as the word of God teaches. Sub "I will guide thee. Visited at Commanda settlement. A hearty welcome. Visited Arthur Day, Mr. Zine, Davis Smith, Mrs. Parks. Walked to Eagle Lake. Wrote letters, and studied. Walked to Geo. McCaigs, Jas McGuirs & Robt Aberdeen. Got a hearty welcome. Had a profitable little prayer meeting at Mr. McGinn's. Text "Hope the anchor of the Soul." Visited Mr. Snow's, Mr. Hills, Mrs. McQueen, Mr. Conollys Glad to see me. Read & prayed. Trust that these visi­ tations are blessed on souls. They let us know each other and our wants. Visited Mr. Moore, Mr. Brockville, Found Mrs. B. anxious about her duty as to joining the church. She has three children not baptized. May the Lord help her to see her duty. I trust I did my duty by them. My prayers are with them. �1890 Nov 2 3 6 8 X S 10 11 12 13 14 Service good at South River, notwithstanding the slushy roads and falling snow. Sub. "How shall we escape". Poor attendance at Eagle Lake. Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Studying. 4th Reading & studying. 5th writting & I do &. visiting. 7th studying 8th walked to Rye. Had a good Bible Class. Sub. Jesus before Pilate & Herod. Service but poorly att. at Rye. Better at Com. Roads very bad. 4 inches of snow, and a crust and raining. But yet was in time. Spoke of "The Truth held in unr ighteousness. Visited at Com and at Mrs. McLarens. Spend monday night with Mr. Wright, the young methodist student, at Mr Woods . He has many discouragements. Hope God will open up his way. He will I trust be a faithful servant. Had a fine Cottage meetingat Dick Mannerings. Well attended spoke on the cream of the bible John 3.16. Some impressed. Walked to Eagle Lake. Answered letters. Studying. Visited Ge. McCaig, Mr. Waters, Joseph McGinn, Jas.McGinn, Robert Aberdeen. Lovely day, sun shining. Oh for the shining of the Sun of Righteousness! 15th visited South River. Staid at Mrs. Holditches. �1890 Nov. 16 X 17 19 21 22 X 23 24 26 28 Service at South River. Fine day, but muddy roads. Best attendance yet. Sub. Truth held in unrighteiousness Rom. 1.18. Semeed inspired. Trust good done. At Eagle Lake atten. also very good. Same subject. Oh how many "hold the Truth in Unrighteousness." Bare thine arm O Lord". Open the blinded eyes." Reading, writting and studying. 18th The same. The same. 20th. Weather stormy, and roads bad, so I am preparing a few sermons so that I may be able to visit when the roads get better. Trust I should be able to say a word in season to some careless one, or encourage a weary one. Went to Spring Lake. Remained at night with Walter Folk. Visited Mr. Pawson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Folks and Mrs. Woods. Good service at Rye & Com. Roads very frosty, but good. The best attendance yet at Com. Preached from Lucke 18. 27. "Gods Power" Excelent att. Oh for the power of God to influence these tations. Walked to Mrs. McLarens 25th Walked to Mrs. Woods. Had a nice cottage meeting at Philip Smiths. Some visibly affected. Walked to Eagle Lake & studyed. 27th Read & studyed. Walked to Mr. McGirr's for prayer meeting. Snowing. �1890 Dec 14 X 15 16 17 20 X 21 22 27 X 28 29 Service at South River & Eagle Lake, good attd. Best ever had at E. L. Seven sleighs at the door. Sub. "Oh that those wouldst hearken to my commandmentsi" Felt quite at home with this sub. When will man listen. Studyed, and preparing for E.Lake S.S.Social. Attended the S.S.Social. Full house. All seemed pleased. Spoke on being "true to the core" Everything spoken & sung was good, and if acted on would bless. 18th, 19th Reading, writting and studying. Went to Rye. Held Bible Class. Service at Rye & Com. Fair attd. Stormy. Walked to Com and back to Rye same night. Spoke from Izek 21. 9 & 10th. What a strong warning to sinners. Would think every one would see this and flee to Jesus! Felt the influence of the Holy Spirit. Went home by Magnetawan. Had good roads. James met me with the horse & sleigh. Home by 2 P.M. Found all well. Left home for South River. Arrived at five. Good roads. Good service at Eagle Lake, but poor at S.Riv. Very cold Sub. "A sword a sword Went home to spend the New Year. 1891 Jan X 4 Mr. Grinton took the Rye and Com apointment for me. �1890 Nov 28 X 30 Dec 1 2 6 X 7 8 11 13 Had a profitable cottage meeting at Mr. McGirrs. Subject "Godliness" Good attend. 29th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mr. Snow, Mrs. Greaves, Mr. Downes, Mrs. Taylors. Service at South River. Day threatning. Poor attd. Better attd. at E. Lake. Sub. "Gods power." Oh that the time would come when sinners would allow the Savious to use his saving power! Walked from E. Lake after service to Mecunoma. On Monday morning started for home by Magnetawan. Walked all the long road of 20 miles. Took the friends by surprse. Got a right hearty welcome. & 3rd visited withe friends 4th Had service in the evening at Midluthin, sub. "Oh that thou hadst Full house, great att. May the blessing follow. 5th visited Drove with James to Mecunoma, then walked to Mr. Woods. Had good service at Rye, and better at Com. Lovely day. Several strangers present at Com. Sub. "Oh that thour" Visited at settlement 9th Walked to Rye. Cottage meeting at Mr. Parks. Good attd. 10th Walked to E. Lake. Studided 12th Walked to Mr. McGirrs & held cottage meeting. Walked to South River. visited Mr. Downeys, Mrs. Holdichs. �1891 Jan 4 10 X 11 12 15 19 20 James drove me. Pretty good meetings. Held service at Midlothin. Preached from Ezek,21.8,9,10. Full house & good att. Hope some soul was arrested and saved. Left home for South River. Had the colt with me. She behaved well. Hound all well at S.R. Good meetings at S.R. & E.L. Glad to see some out for the first time. Sub. "Peters release" Oh for faithful preaching to the people! 13th Studying 14th visited Mrs. Mat. Parks. Fair meeting at Rye and good at Com. quite a number of strangers, (Sub. "Peters release".) but some presbyterian friends absent that could be there, had they a proper interest in the cause. Had a walk as my colt got loose in the stable at Rye and went as far as Spences. Had to walk after her on Monday. Caught her after walking 30 miles. Very tired. At home. 21st. Went to an open meeting of Midlothin Lodge of Good Temples. Full house, Mr. Bluthewick (baptist minister) showed some beatiful views by the Lantern. Some joined the Lodge that night. �1891 Jan 22 24 X 25 26 29 30 31 Feb.X 1 2 Went to Rye. 23rd Went to Eagle Lake, then to Mr. Mol sons to hold cottage meeting. To South River. Visited Mr. Downeys, Mr. Taylors, Mrs. Greaves. Good services. Weather & roads good. Preached from that warning text "How long hath ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him". My prayer is that souls may be decided for God. This indecision is fearful. Writting and studying. 27th visited Mr. McQueen, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Conolly, Mr. Brockville. 28th Visited Mr. Aberdeen, Mrs. Holditch, Mr. Erb, James Wood & Mark Robertson. Visited Harry Pawson, Walter Folke, Philip Smith. Visited Charles Wood, Wm. Parks, Mrs. Manering. Good service at Commanda, but small at Rye. Heavy roads, had cutter. Attention real good. Plead deciding for Christ. How long halth ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him. Visited Mr. Bone, found Mrs. Bone poorly. Trust she is prepared for death. Spoke seriously to her. Visited Mr. Collins. Hard to impress him. Visited Mr. Clark. Hope some good will be done him. �1891 Feb. 3 7 10 11 12 14 X 15 Went home. Found all well. 4th 5th 6th home. Went to Katrine by Doe Lake. Dined with Mr. Nelson. Com service held by Mr. Robertson of Burk's Falls. Good services. 10:30 Katrine fairly full. 2:30 Burks Falls well filled, 6:30 Buridale, the largest I ever held. Subject "Oh that they would hearken to my com" . Drove to South River, heavy roads, drifting & snowing The Colt "Fanny" scared at the engines, nearly an accident, but provedientily escaped. Miss, meeting. Drove to Eagle Lake. Too soon, Mr. Finlay, Mr. Garwick, and myself out in the storm, but got "Fanny" in shelter. Lifted the window of the church, and soon had a comfortable fire. But a small meeting, but good collection. Spent most of the day at Eagle Lake with Mr. Finlay, and Mr. Garwick, both of whom went to Miss, meeting at Rye. Mr. Finlay wishes me to be in continous work. Studying 13th. Went to Meconoma to meet Mr. Garwick. Went to South River to go to Powasson. Arrived at Powasson by last train 9:30. Mrs. Garwicks son met me. Fine morning. Had Mor. service at Powasson 10:30 Good attd. Preached from "If the Lord be God follow him" 8 9 �1891 Feb 15 16 17 18 21 X 22 Powasson church a large firm church. All chairs. The people sit too much at the sides. Fair choir, and good organ. In the afternoon drove to Nipissing. Poor congregation. The church unfinished and cold. One half mile of the road badly drifted. Good service at Powasson in the evening. Text "0 ' n that thine" Sing­ ing led without the choir & organ. Better singing then in the morning. Good attention. Hope in have been all blessed. Mr. Garwick held communion services at Rye & Com. Had extra attendence, best ever held at these places. Studying in Mr. Garrwick's house. Went to South River by last train. Slept in Mrs. Holditches. Warm day. Studying & visiting at South River. Mr. Garwick came to South River, and left for Pow. by last train. 19 20 Visiting & studying at South River. Went to Mr. McGirrs in evening. Held cottage meeting. Visited Jas Tennents, Joe McGirrs, Robt. Aberdeens. Fair attd. at South River service and fair at Eagle L. Roads drifted, but took the lumber road from the village to past Cole's hill. Attention very good. Some strangers present. Sub. "Looking into Jesus." �1891 23 March X 24 25 26 Studying & writing 24th a day of heavy rain. Felt glad had not to go out in the storm. Tuesday & Wednesday quite a thaw. Snow dissappearing. Thursday freezing slightly. 27 Visiting at Andrew McGies. Mr. Prestons, Mr. Harrisons, John Hawkins, and D. Hawkins. 28 Went to Rye. 1 Service at Rye & Com well attd. Good att. preached from Heb. 12 .2 "Looking into Jesus". Just as we go to the church find two of our female members out for a cutter ride. What an example] Oh for more of the true spirit of Christ. Went back same day to Rye. Had Mip Woud with me from Rye & back. 2 Went home to consult about staying in the work in summer. Got home by way of Spence & Kidlothin Lake. Lake too icy for colt. Decided to continue in the work in the summer. 3rd. & 4th helped at home. 5 Drove by way of Silvesters. Recorded my vote for the Dominion Election. Then to Burk's Falls, then to Birndale. Malcolm with me who drove other 12 miles to Tilsons camp. �STISTED STATIONS 1891 May 6 9 X 10 11 14 X 17 Started from home for new field by stage. Reached Doe Lake by 4 p.m. 7th Left at 7 a.m. arrived at Armstrongs at noon.Walked to Mr. Paces. Left on 8th at 8 a.m. and arrived at Aspdin. Stayed at T.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Jas. Darlings, Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Whites, Mr. Sprosts. Good service at Aspdin. Fine day. good attention. At 3:30 service at Chalmers Church 9 miles from Asp. not so good attd. more attn. Sub "Oh that thous". 12 13 Reading & studying. On 13th got trunk. Visited Mr Hood. 15th & 16th studying, reading and fighting fires. Great bush fires all round Mr. Paces. But in the evening some rain came. Fair service at Chalmers Church. Sub. "Gods power" There are many that might come that do not. Started for Hoods. When near Hoodstown asked a woman the road. She told me to go to the left, whereas I should have gone straight on. Travelled miles extra on lonely roads past Mrs. Mums, when I board at Hoodstown, and arrived long round Fire Lake at Mr. Mulkins weary and sorry having missed the service. Mr. Mulkins (Ch. of Eng. puple) was very kind giving me tea, and paddling me over to Mr. Munns. �1891 May 18 19 20 21 22 23 / X 24 25 27 X 31 19th Visited near Fox lake. Urged the people to come to service. Congregation at Hoodstown very small. It will be up hill work to gather congregation on this field, so many careless ones, and so many Ch. of England. Walked to Mr. Paces by a new road. Got all right. Studying and writting letters. Wrote one to Widow Tough. May God care for her and her little ones. Walked to Aspdin for Mr. Finlays preparitory meeting. Held a profitable service, though a small congregation. Walked to Hoodstown, Mr. Finlay going to Ch. Ch for Pre meeting. Small attd at Hoodstown, owing to many of the people fighting fires. Sub. "Oh that thous" Mr. Finlay held Com. services at Ch. Ch and Aspdin. Good attd at both. Six children baptized. Visited Mr. Wellington & Charles Wellington, Mr. Robinson. Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Tipper at Hoodstown. 28 19 Studyed 30th Walked to Aspiden. Very warm, road dry, oppressive walking. Good service. Large attd. at Aspiden, but fair only a Ch.Ch. Many seemed to feel impressed by the service. Oh for the blessing! �1891 June 1 4 5 X 7 8 12 X 14 15 2. 3. Studying & writting 3rd. First rain for a month. "Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness" Visited Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Howell at McMunich boundary. Glad to meet with any true Christians. But we are so aft to turn our conversation on worldly matters. 6th Reading, writting & studying. Warm day. Good services at Ch. Church & Hoodstown. Roads very dusty. No rain for weeks. Many people late at Ch. Church. Congregations very attentive. Felt the power of the Holy Spirit. Were they one single soul touched? 9 10 11 Spent at Hoodstown, reading visiting and boating. Visited Mr. Hilditch often. Poor man lying helpless. He has strong temptations. Oh that he implicitly trusted Christ. Walked to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Hemmings, Adam Darling and both Mr. Rice's father & son. At 9:30 reached Mr. Smiths. Rested allthe 13th. Best attendence yet at Aspdin & Hoodstown. Very dry and warm. No rain. The visiting brought out several It is a pleasure to preach when people turn out. Walked to Mr. Paces. Got several letters, two from home, sweet home. Glad all seemed well. �1891 June 16 18 19 20 X 21 22 & 26 27 & 17 Studying & reading. Very dry. no rain for weeks. Walked to Aspdin. Warm walk. Crops not growing. Visited Alex Macmichel# Harry Dickson, Robt Dicson, Robt. Macmichel & Mr. Dickson & Mrs. Sweegi . Rested & read. Very dry and warm. Good attd. at Aspdin, but only fair at Ch. Church. Preached from "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation". Felt helped by the spirit of God. Would that souls were saved. Went down to Armstrongs to catch the stage for home. Spent at home. Walked on Monday 20 miles, the stage having broken down, fore axle broken. Lost a ride from Doe Lake through the stage being late, so had to walk. Walked from Mr. Paces to Armstrongs 3 miles, near Spincedale 5.(through stage breaking down). Doe lake to home 12^ mi in all 20^. Felt very tired next day. On friday left home by waggon to Mr. Nelsons. Left Mr.' M's in afternoon for Doe Lake P.G. Left Doe Lake P.0, arrived at noon at Armstrongs. After dinner came to Mr. Paces. Found all well. Enjoyed the trip, notwithstanding the weary tramp. Oh how dry theweather is! Oh for rain! �1891 X June July X X 28 Service at Ch. Church and Hoodstown. Pretty good attd. at both services. Very dry walking. Got a ride to Armstrong shaded road after that to Hoodstown Had a solemn text to preach from. How I wish good will be the result. 29th to July 3 walked/ read, and visited at Hoodstown. 3 Went to Aspiden. Rained nearly all the day. What a blessing. 4 Rained all day. Visited Mr. Whites. 5 Service at Aspdin. Fairly well attended. Raining. Only 5 at Hoodstown. So wet. This rain is indeed a blessing. 6th to 10th Studying & reading. Came from Hoodstown on Monday. Lovely weather but cool. Must visit more there. 10 Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sweesys & Mr. Sproats. 11 Visited Mr. Hemming & Mrs. Darlings. 12 Good service at Aspdin & Ch. Church. Very warm. Did not sleep well on Saturday night, and so felt very tired on Sunday night. Glad to rest at Mr. Campbells on my way back from service. Had a few strangers at Ch. Church. Pity the people do not come better out. Must work and pray for it. 13 to 18 At Mr. Paces. Reading, writting & Studying.Read �the "Prince of the House of David," "Mary Lundie Duncan," Ester Ried still speaking" beside more substantial work such as "Charnock in Regeneration^' "Moores spiritual truth for believers" "Spencers Sermon" & X 19 Service at Ch. Church pretty good, but poor at Hoodstown. What can be done to get people to take more interest in the services. I spoke as earnestly on unbelief as I could Oh for the spirit of real belife, real trust! Few presen t at H. Mr. Andersons son got his leg broken, preventing them. But carelessness I fear with too many. 20 to 23 at Hoodstown. 24 Went to Mr Paces. Glad to find a letter from home. 25 Went to Aspdin after tea. Very hot day, but evening cool. X 26 Fine day. Good service at Aspkin, attendance poor at Hoodstown. How I longed for the salvation of souls! Am I taking the best way of attaining this object? I fear I am not so consecrated as I might. God help me to be more so. May He use me for good. Oh to relie on him! �1891 July Aug 27 Left Hoodstown for home. Took stage at Armstrong. Reached Doe Lake at 6 p.m. M. Malcolm my son met me with the team, along with my nieces, Eliza & Katty Sutherland, and Lizzie Geddes, and Carry Rousell. All went to an open meeting of the Doe Lake Lodge of Good Temples. Excelent meeting. Home by 12 p.m. 8 Left home at 4 a.m. for Doe Lake to go with the stage for Armstrongs. Lovely day; reached Mr. Paces about 3 p.m. Spent my time at home in haying, visiting and reading, though not much of the latter. Spent Sabbath the 2nd at Burk's Falls. Morning in Methodist church. Usual service. Love feast, and communion service in afternoon at the Presbyterian church. What an excelent sermon, how eloquent was Mr. T.L. Robertson. In the evening at the Baptist church, music good, sermon of Mr. Blatherwick very good. Mostly young people pre­ sent. Music I fear more of an attraction with many then worship. �1891 Aug X X 9 Pouring of rain. Did not go to service. Told no one would be there, the people have so far to come. I have felt it keenly. Wonder if I should not have gone in all the rain. Trust I have done my duty. Went in the afternoon to Hoodstown. Rain, bo service 12 Visited Mr. Anderson. Had a long conversation with his son who got his leg broken a few weeks ago. Tried to lead him to our Saviour. 14 Went to Aspdin. 16 Good service at Aspdin, but small at Hoodstown. Felt the influence of the Sabbath and the sanctuary. Subjects Gods protecting power. And truly His pro­ tecting power is grand. What a consoling! 17 to 21st studying & visiting near Chalmers Church. 21 Went to Aspdin. 22 Mr. Smith drove me to Port Sydney. Fine day. Had dinner at Mr. Farqnarsons. Mr. F. and I then rowed to Hood's landing in Mary Lake, when I walked to Mr. Fletcher Broadbent's (5 miles). Mr. F. & I were exchanging pulpits. I went to Mr. F. B's to be ready for morning services. �1891 Aug X 23 Dull morning. Rained a little. Began service at Brunei at 10:30. Small attd. But a warm hearted people, who were drinking in the words. Felt in­ spired by their attention. Showed by their actions they appreciated the service. Got many thanks for the sermon. Spoke from Isa 48. 18. Had a fine Christian conversation with Mr. Symour who drove me to Port Sydney. Good att'd at P.I. but not so sympathetic an audience as Brunnel. Had to lead the singing here. Fine church. Paid good att. However at night at 7 had service at Parkersville. Mr. Wilson drove me. School house full, principally young people. Great att. spoke on "Jesus the light of the world". 24 Rained heavy during sub. night & mon. morning and cn tillnoon. At 3 started for Aspdin. Passed through Utterson. Reached Mr. Smith in time for ten, feet soaking wet, but soon comfortable at Mr. S's stove. Enjoyed the change. �1891 Aug X Sept 25 Travelled to Mr. Paces. Set to work on a sermon for the presbytery - selected Rev. 7th 9 & 10. "The Great Multitude". Studying, Reading & visiting all week. Several times felt a wish to run home and see the friends there. Had a letter from Mr. Finlay asking if I would go out in the winter. Replied I would be glad, but would like to be near home. I am getting of home and the friends there. Wearied more for home this summer than ever I did. God bless my dear home friends. 30 Good service at Chalmers Church. Many strangers pre­ sent. Spoke of that delightful subject "The great multitude arround the Great White Throne". May a blissing attend our services. Small attendence at Hoodstown. Do not know what is to be done with this station. I have tried my best to get more interest in it, but as yet seem to fail. 31 Delightful sail on Vernon Lake from Hoodstown to Huntsville & back on steamer "Lady of the Lake", along with Mr.Munn and Mepus Armstrong & Mrs. Armstrong. Lovely day, and pleasant company. Walked to Mr. Armstrongs. 1 Walked this morning to Mr. Paces. Found all well. 2 Visited McMurick. Mr. Pace drove me. Called at Mr. Stewarts, Mr Marshalls, and Mrs. Marshalls. All buisy at the harvest. Hard to get many of the people here to feel an interest in our services, or things partaining to eternity. �1891 Sept X X 3 Studying. 4 Went to Aspdin. Got a ride by Mr. Paces team. 5 Visited at Aspdin. 6 Very like rain. Few females at service at Aspdin, but quite a few males. Cleared up, but no service at Hoodstown. Only two came. My last service here. I fear the service here will be discontinued. 7 Walked to Mr. Paces. Very dull weather. A great to deal of the harvest cut but lying in the wet. 12 Reading, studying & visiting at Chalmers Church. 13 Lovely day. Good congregations at Aspdin & Ch. Ch. Held service in the school house at Campbells at 7 p.m. Full house. Spoke on "indicition". 1 Kings 18. 21 Good attention. 14 Went home by stage. Got a chance by Mr. F. Blushill from Todd's corners. Found all in bed but my niece who gladly supplied the outward man. Helped to shingle & the barn, at which the boys are so busy. Visited my brothers family & Mrs. Gutridges. 19 Left home by 4 a.m. with the team. Too late to catch �1891 Sept 19 X 20 21 22 25 X 27 the "stage" What must it be to be too late in getting Salvation!. Had to walk 14 miles before the stage came up to me. It having broken down, and had to get re­ paired. Went all the way to Aspdin with the stage. Fine day. Arge congregation at Aspdin, the largest yet. Small at ch.ch. Spoke on the "Firey furnace". Got great attention. Was then a seed sown which will spring up to life eternal! God grant there may. Had dinner at Mr. McDonalds, He drove me till we caught Mr. Paces Team. Was very glad of the ride for it was very warm. After service, went with Mr. Rome to Axe Lake. Stayed Sabbath night, and Monday night there. Visited Mr. McPherson, Mip Clark teacher at the school, Mr. Brown and Mr. Quinn. Back to Mr. Paces. Visited Mr. Howell, Mr. Campbell Mr. Bolter. Mrs. Percley. Went to Aspdin. 26th Went to Skeleton Lake. Beautiful warm sabbath. Good attendance. Service at Aspdin, Ch. Ch. & Campbells school. Blessful meetings. �1891 Sept 27 X 28 29 30 Oct 2 3 4 Subject at Aspdin & Ch. Church The "Rock Christ Jesus" and Campbell's School House. "I will guide them with mine eye" Felt at home in the services. Next Sabbath my last sabbath in the district. Appointed for Emsdale field. How often I have wondered whether there has been good done while I have been here. "The day will declare it" My prayer is may He use me for His glory. Resting & reading. More tired today then usual. Studying. Went to Stisted Agricultural Show and then to Hoodstown. Visited there on 1st October. Went to Aspdin. Visited Mr. Sproat, Mrs. Jas Darling and Mr White & Mr.T D. Smith, Visited Mr. Hemmings & Mrs. Darling. Wet Sabbath. Last Sabbath on field. Raining most of the day. Yet had good congregation, but would have been larger had it been favourable w'eather. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God". Great attention Many strangers present. X �1891 Midlothian 8th Oct. 1891. Oct 5 Preparing to leave. Filling up reports etc. 6 Bidding "Goodbye". Trust a blessing will follow. 7 Left the field by stage. James met me with the team. Thus passed the summer months in the Stisted field. Enjoyed good health, though sometimes weared in body and mind. So many careless, so many stay away from service. And Hoodstown so poorly attended. Yet glad some good was done and sometimes a seed dropped in good soil. To God be the glory! �EMSDALE, NOVAR & SPRUCEDALE FIELD 1891 Oct 9 Left after dinner for Burk's Falls. Stayed with Mr. Whelpton. 10 Left by cars for Novar, arrived at 10:30 a.m. Stayed with Mr. Coopes. Visited Mrs. McGillvary. X 11 Good services. Had to walk all the way. Good roads. Sub. "I will guide thee”. Trust I shall be guided in this new field by the Divine Hand. 12 Rested and read at Mr. Copelands Sprucedale. 13 Visited Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith, Mr. Fountain, Mr. Mills., Mr. Dean & Mr. Peddie. 14 Mr. Copeland, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Macadie Stayed all night at Haldone Hill. 15 Mr. Sherwood, Mip Kirkman. 16 Studying 17th The same. X 18 Good Services at all the stations. Driving by Mr. Dean's rig from Sp. to Ems. Rode with Mr. Smith till within four miles of Novar. Enjoyed the services. Good singing at Novar, organ & choir, Bourding with Mr. McGillevray. 19 Resting & Reading. 20 Visited two widows Mrs. Fleming & Mrs. Nichols. 21 Visited Mr. Hooie, Jas. Rogers, Mrs. Guthbert, Mrs. Gillespie. Dan Campbell Rogers, Lovegroves, Dexon. McGillevray, Sinclair Stayed over night at Mr. Dixons. �Visited, rested & read 1891 Oct X Nov 22 23 Studying. 24th The same. 25 Good services. Fine dry, warm day. Turned out well, walked from Novar to Emsdale. God a ride to Sprucedale from Mr. Fitzpatrick spoke on Gods power. Good attention. Mrs. Copeland very sick. 26 Resting & Reading. 27 Visited Mr. Pearce, & Mr. Chapman & Mip Kirkman. 28 Visited Mr. Freeland. Left early in the morning for Mrs. Sims (by Doe lake) to bury her little boy (9 years) Good attd. at funeral service. Burried at Emsdale. Happy change for the little boy, who had s uffered for years, and was unable to speak and de­ formed. 29 Stayed last night and tonight at Mr. Brices. Visited all round Mr. Brices. 30 Visited many families north of Emsdale. Walked at night to Sprucedale. 31st studyed & wrote. 1 Fair attd. Cool & dry. Driven to Emsdale, thence to Bridge. In good time at Novar. Small meeting at Novar. Spoke on "Jusus the light of the world". Would that men would be enlightened. How we His servants should work for it. �1891 Nov 2 Read, Pansy's "From different standpoints" 3 Visited Ed. Hosey, Mr.Matise, & 4 Went by 5:40 morning train to Emsdale for Sprucedale. Got telegram to attend Mr. Fowlers funeral (Beggbon) Terrible accident, crushed to death by mill. What a warning! God help me to improve the occasion. Walked from Emsdale to Sprucedale. Large funeral service at Beggsboro at eight at night. Very impressive, and a large gathering. Subject "Prepare to meet thy God" Stayed all night with the family Tried to comfort and draw them to Jesus. 5 Went to Mr. Copelands. Visited. Attended a meeting in Mr. Mills house about building the new church. 6 Walked to Mr. Hamiltons Star Lake P.0. Gota ride to Emsdale. While passed school house was told Mr. Finlay was writing me at Mr. Freelands for missionary and communion meetings. Had received no words, the letter gene amissing. Felt so sorry. Communion serv. put off till first week in December. Mr. Finlay & I visited Mr. Shaws, and then Mr. Buchanans. Stayed there all night. Next morning Mrs. Finlay went to Burk's Falls. �1891 Nov 7 X 8 9 10 12 13 14 X 15 16 17 18 19 Visited Mr. Hill, walked to Novar. Visited Mr. Cooper. Best service at Novar & Emsdale, poor at Sprucedale Got a ride from Emsdale to Sp. by getting La Fontain Copelands rig, Mr. Craving walked home before the service. Great attention at Sp. owing to accident at Beggsboro. Went home, visited Mrs. Fowlers at Beggsboro. Daniel met me 3 miles from Beggsboro. Foundall well and got a hearty welcome. Home by three. Plowing with the colts. 11th do raining the afternoon. Visited Magnetawan. Union thanksgiving meeting. Plowing with the colts. Went to Sprucedale. Visited Mrs. Fowels. Stayed till 3. Fair attd. at Sp & Novar, good at Ems. Got a ride to Ems. & from Ems to high bridge. Dull moonlight. Eclipse of moon. Got in time. Rested. Pouring rain. Visited Jake Condon, who cut his feet with an axe. Strong Methodist, & Good Temple. Snowing. Wrote letters. Visited Mrs. Nichols & Mrs. Fleming. Wrote home. Read. Got summer money from Mr. Moodie. Visited Mr. Hooey & Mr. Mattice, & Mr. Cooper, Agreed to �1891 Nov 19 20 21 X 22 23 26 27 28 X 29 No service at Novar, owing to opening of Meth. Chris. Walked to Mr. Freelands Emsdale. Visited Mr. Clearwater, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Greenaway and Mr. Neil Smith. Stayed all night at Mr. Smiths. Visited Mr. John Smiths. Mr. Thortons, Mr. Neukin. Pouring of rain. Glad to change my sock at Mr. Freelands. Small attd at Ems. No service at Sp. It rained so. Glad Mitchell Freeland drove me all the way to Sp. Went to Sp. church in all the wet, but only Mr. Copeland & Mr. Deams & myself present. How would the covenantors have acted on such a night. Oh for their spirit! Resting & writting. 24th studying. 25th do. snowing. Copying over former books (own books connected with my various fields.) Reading and studying. Visited Mr. McFarlane, and Mr. Pearce, & Mr Fowler. Studyed. Fair attd at all the stations.- Walked from Ems to Novar. In time. No organ now at Novar. Subject. Epistts of Christ. When will we be epistles of Christ? God help us, we are often unfaithful. Oh for a closer walke with God! �1891 Mar 30 Dec 1 2 3 4 5 X 6 Resting and reading. Dec 1st. Visited Mr. McPhail Godrey/ Mrs Fleming, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs Cooper. Walked to Emsdale, visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw Stayed at Mr. Freelands 3rd Walked to Sprucedale. Expected Mrs. Finlay, but did not come till the evening train. Reached Sprucedale at 7:30 Held Miss meeting small attd. Raining. Pouring of rain. Got Mr. Deans "buggy" to drive Mr. Finlay to Emsdale. Terrible rain all the time. Boughta $8. water proof, and found the good of it. Left Mr. F. to conduct the Ems. & Novar, Miss & Communion Services alone. Drove baick myself to Sprucedale. Bruised my heel walking. High winds, and slightly snowing. Reading & writting. Attended Sabbath School at Sprucedale. Conducted it. Good service at night, full house. Mr. Finlay con­ ducted the services. Comparitively few members present. Impressive communion service. Good collection. Fair attd. at Emsdale & Novar. Three new members at Emsdale. Expect more. Hope they will come forward next time. Studying. Mr. Finlay left at one for Emsdale and the north. Feel my foot yet. cannot visit far. 7 �1891 Dec 8&9 11 X 13 14 15 16 17 18 X 20 Studying. 10th visited David Copeland, Jake Westwick Visited Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Well & Mrs. Fowler & Mrs. Lawrence. Stayed on 10th at Mr. Westwicks, 11th Mrs. Fowlers. Hope these visits will be bless to us all. 12th studyed at Mr. Copelands. Subject "Our Friend". Good turn out at Sp. best yet. small at Ems. good at Novar. Subject appropriate after com service. Walked from Ems to Novar. Rested. Lovely day, bright sunshine. Very stormy, wind & hail. Kept house,felt a little lonely. Dull. Cleared up in af. noon. Left Mr. McGillvrays as they have now no room, there neice coming. Went to Mr. Coopers. Left by 4 p.m. train for Ems Miss, meeting. Mr.Finley there. Fair attd. Lamps would not burn. Had stable lamps. Stayed 17 & 18 at Mr. Freelands. 19th left by 10 a.m. train for Novar. Visited Mr.McGillvrays. Dull, but mild. Walked all the way to Sp. No service at Ems. as Meth. church was being opened. Forgot on my lunch at Novar, and glad to get dinner at Mr. Hamiltons Got a ride from Mr. Copelands to church, and from church to Beggsboro. Good sleighing. Many teams out. Best attd yet. �1891 Dec 21 22 23 25 26 X 27 28 29 31 1892 Jan. 1 Left Beggsboro at 8:30 a.m. for home. Walked to Mr. Nelsons. James met Me then. Home by one Hearty welcome! Drove to Magnetawan with Mrs. Geddes. Warm, snow melting. Roads nearly bare coming back. Visited Mr. Muraro, & Grinton. Saw Mr. Jameson, & Mr. McKenzie (Pres.) & Mr. Farrer (Meth). "Fanny" had a hard pull. Met Mr. Mannering from Rye. 24 at home doing chores and reading. Christmas Spent it at home withmy brothers family, had a nice quiet evening, pleasant and happy. Malcolm comes home by 11 fun McCormacks camp. Travelled 40 miles, and felt very tired, but well. Mai. drove me to Doe Lake P.O. Travelled then to Sp. Fine cool day, but hard roads, and scarce any snow. Fair cong. at all stations. Bad roads, but little snow. Had to walk all the way. Felt it. A little late at Ems. in time at Novar. Sub.,"This rock Christ Jesus" That all might build in Him! Lovely day. Resting. Felt tired. Dull sleet & snow. 30th Lovely sunshine. Reading. Cold. Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. New Years day spent at Mr. Freelands. Had a sleigh ride to Ems. �1892 Jan 11 12 13 14 15 16 X 17 18 Dull morning. Went after dinner to Mr Bryces. He has got the "Grippe". Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Giles# Mr. Bosfield, Mr. Robb & Mr. McQullin. Drove to Mr. Thoms Katrine. Stayed all night. Got colds too. Drove to Mr. Buchanans. Stayed all night. Visited Mr. Galbraiths & Mrs. Wilsons, and then Mr. Freelands. Taking advantage of having the colt. Read & prayed in all the houses. Visited Assn McCaig, Mr. Thomson, & Mr. Clark & Mr. Freelands. Visited Mr. Neil Smith. Drove to Novar. Cold clean day. Fair attd at Novar, good at Ems. & Sp. Had Cutter. The colt shied at Ems. Neary a accident. How we are preserved. Sub. "Likness to King Jesus". What a priveledge to be like the Master. Quite a few strangers at Ems. Visiting brought them out. Drove home by bush road by Reids. Heavy fall of snow, and drifted. Very cold. Ar. at 2:30 at 7 went to open meeting of 1.0. G. T. Fine social meeting, splendid behavbur. Expected Mr. Blatherwick (Baptist) but dissappointed made me chairman instead. Rev Mr. Miller (Bap) present, who spoke and sung. �1892 Jan 19 23 X 24 25 26 27 28 29 to 22. Helping at home. Went to Magnetawan on 22nd with the team. Heavy roads and slush on lake. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Grinton. Quite a conversation with them. Fellow Christians. Left at 9 for Sp. Heavy snow. Broke the road to junction there was one sleigh ahead. Better as I approached Sp. Good att at Sp & Ems. Poor at Sovar owing to all the churches having service. Sub. "Christians defence" Felt much at home. One person much impressed at JSiovar. Trust that he will accept the Savious as his Sav. Oh that men would flock to the Saviour. Drove from Novar to Mr.Dicksons (5 miles). Arrived in time for a great "Drift" storm. How it drifts, and how cold, yet I should be thankful I was well sheltered. Stayed two nights, and then the storm seemed over. Visited Mr. Wm. Hoey's & Dan Campbells, all sick with "La Grippe". Drove from Mr. Dixsons to Mrs. Freelands Ems. Bad roads. Broke the whiffletree in a drift. Thankful nothing wor se. Visited Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Spiers & Mr. Murphy. Visited Mr. Hill, Mr. Neakin, Mr. Thorton. Just heard of the death of Mr. Walker of Stisted. Another child of God translated. God help us all to be ready. Died of cancer in the tongue. �1892 Jan X Feb. 30 Drove to Novar. Roads improved a little. 31 Fair Cong. Sub ’ ’ Take my yoke upon you". What a change if men would! Felt at home in pressing men to choose Christ and his yoke. 1 Left Sp. in the morning, drove to Mr. Campbells Stisted. Had dinner there and visited around there. All glad to see me again. At form went to Mr. Paces. Gave a ride to Miss ELckout the teacher, who boards at Mr. Paces. What a hearty welcome! Glad to meet old Christian firends. 2 Drove to Aspdin. Hearty welcome at J.D.Smiths. Visited Mr. Sproats. 3 Visited Mr. & Mrs. Darlings, Mr. Hemmings, James Darlings and Mr. Whites. Found Mrs. Whites little girl still suffering from a terrible burn she got in the fall. Her flesh wasted with fire! Whate a patie rt child. 4 Visited Mr. Sporat, A. McDonald, Mrs. Walker. Missed Fir. Walker, who died a week ago from cancer in the tongue. How he suffered. Stayed all night at Mr. Paces. 5 Drove to Sp. visited xMr. Campbell, Mrs. Murray. Holden Hill, Mr. Heron, Mrs. Heron slowly recovering from his fall. �1392 Feb X 5 Went to Foresters meeting at Sp. Spoke on "Aim in life". Rev. Mr. McGillvray gave a grand address on the benefit of the order of foresters. 6 Studying. Mr. James Rousell called upon me, told me that Mrs. Sutherland was very sick. 7 Good cong. Sub. "The great Judgement" Cong very att. oh that all present may at last hear Jesus saying to them "Come ye blessed of my Father". Snowing heavy. 8 Drove from Fiovar to Sp. Very heavy roads. Fanny tired. 9 Drove home by noon. The last of the journey very heavy. Found Mrs. Sutherland very low and weak. 10 Drove to Burk's Falls to consult the doctor. He has good hopes of her. Late coming back and heavy crossing the lake. 11 Helping at home. 12th In the afternoon James and I drove to Walter Ballams to say "Good bye" as they are leaving for the n. west. They drove to Burk's falls. Attending Mr. Bethunes revival meeting. Met Mr. Robertson (Pres) and x M r . Smillie (Meth) as well as Mr. Bethune. Stayed with Mr. & Mrs. Blushill. 13 Took cars for Novar. Mr. Bethune on boat for Gravenhurst. �1892 Feb 14 Fine day. Good cong. Sub. "Unbelief". Mr. Dixon drove me to high bridge, got a ride there by a team to Ems. Geo. Copland came for me from Sp. with Rev. Mr. Grants team. Had a quick ride to Sp. and then a nice rest. Mr. Grant(Inspector) took the service at Sp. 15 Walked to Mr. Freelands Ems. Visited Mr. Clarks and Mr. Hamilton and the school at Ems. 16 Studying for tea meeting tonight and for Sabbath. Attended tea-meeting. Appointed chairman. Did not feel at home. Spoke on "Snow" as an emblemn of what life should be. Very noisy meeting at first. Dissappointed in Mr. Robertson if Burks Falls not coming and Mr. Elliott & Sparling coming so late. And some too if Mr. Tarts songs too frivilous. Some good things said and sung, but then was too much mixing for a ch. churche tea meeting. Forgive oh forgive our heavenly Father whatever is earing. 17 18 19 Studying and copying my sermons in a book. 20 Went to Sp. very dull morning. Like more snow. Mrs. McGilvray spent the week with Mrs. Freeland, before going to the M.W. another presbyterian family leaving Novar. �1892 Feb. X X Mar 21 Very mild day. Good cong. except Novar. Services in all the churches then. Sub. "Jesus able to keep from falling. Organ & choir at Emsdale. We cannot keep ourselves, but He can. His is our Helper. May we ever realize this! 22 Walked from Novar to Mr.Byces. Ems to visit Mr. Bonsfield who is dying from mortification, begun at his feet. Knows he is and professes to be ready. May he be in reality. 23 Call again on Mr. Bonsfield. Did all I could to get the family to trust their saviour. Visited Mr. Rattan (Meth)and then went to Mr. Freelands. 24 Studying. 25th do. 26th Went to Mr. Buchanans. 27 Took cars to Novar. Read and visited. 28 Good cong. Fine day. Sub."Our inheritance" Inh. of sin, salvation and Heaven. We took the one, oh may we accept the other! Was driven to high bridge Scotia. Got a ride from Ems. to Sp. by a chance team. 29 Went home. James met me. Got home at noon. Found my sister-in-law very poorly, but slowly mending. Also Daniel with a cold. March 1st. 2nd 3rd helping. 5 Drove to Sprucedale with cutter, and the colt "Dick". �1892 Mar X 6 Fine day. Good attd. Sub"Saul/ Saul why persecuteth rhou me". Oh how sinners and saved sinners persecuteth Christ. How can we do such a think to our best friend. 7 Studying & visiting. 8th Drove to Mr. Smiths Scotia and then to Mr. Freelands. Urged the Smiths to attend. 9 Drove to Sprucedale. 10th Drove to Whitehall with Mip Copeland and Mip Annie Fowler. When passing Sp. station, the cold shied at the engine, and sprung into the deep snow. No harm done. How thankful we ought to be! Might indeed have been otherwise. 11 Drove from Sp. to Ems. Took Mrs. Peddie with me. She is going to the "front". After dinner (in Mrs. Sherwoods") drove to Novar. 12 Visited Mr. McGillvrays, Mr. Finlays. 13 Cold north wind. Good cong. Sub. "The Ark". Refered to the death of Mrs. Cooper, one of our Novar members. Best singing yet. What safety, what security in the Ark, in Jesus! 14 Held cottage meeting at Mr. Herons, on Mrs Herons account, she is still so sick after her accident Small meeting but good feeling. Spoke from John 3 . 16 "The cream of the bible! 15 Drove to Midlothien for Mr. Rousell, who is to play in the bass violin at our Sp tea meeting on 17th. Was home for three hours. Found all getting better. How thankful! �1892 March 16 17 18 19 X 20 21 22 24 25 Spent at Sp. Head the Choir practice. Prepared a short address for tea-meeting on "Putting a true value on everything. Lovely day. Full house at tea meeting. Mr. Robertson of B. F. in the chair. All came off well. Realized about $40. Visited Mr. Dan Lawrence, he is very sick. An unconverted Mr. and Mrs. Heron. Drove with Mr. Robertson to Elmsdale. Spent the night there. Studying and walked to Sp. Mr. R. left this mor. Enjoyed his company. Cold north wind. Small cong. Sub. "Looking unto Jesus." Better attd at Novar village then usual. Got a ride from Sp. to Elms, with Lafontins Coplands horse, and got Mr.Freelands horse and cutter to Novar. Good horse, good cutter, and good roads and fine afternoon. Reached Novar at 6. Good meeting. Let me look to Jesus for all the help I need. Drove to Mr. Freelands Elm. In time for dinner. Fine ride. & 23 Reading and studying. Snowing and stormy. Went to Haldane hill. Got a ride to Sprucedale. Visited all the way. Slept at Mrs. Murrays Huldane Hill. Mrs. Macade and her daughter Mrs. Murray are leaving for "Chicago". Both born in Latheron Caithness, Scotland. May these visits by blessed. Visited Mr. Alex Jameson, is mile past Huldane Hill, then �1892 March 25 26 X 27 28 29 31 April 1 X 3 walked back to Sprucedale got a ride to Mr. Thomsons, visited Thomsons, Clarkes and Hamiltons, stayed at Hamiltons all night. Walked back to Sprucedale. Lovely day. Good cong. Sub. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation?" Oh that men would flee to Jesus! Roads getting bad. Snow meltin. Glad a ride half way to Sp with Mr. Thomson. No organ at Ems. or Sp. but excelent singing. Resting, reading and writting. Walked to Mr. Freelands, Ems. visited along with Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Carmichal, who had just burried her husband. Also Mr. Cunningham. Stayed with Mr. Bryce. Improved these opportunities, but not half as much as I might have done. In some houses I feel it hard to speak of Jesus as I should like. Oh for less of the fear of man, and more wisdom. Visited Ge. McDonald, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sherwood. Walked to Sprucedale, visited Mrs. Corbett, whose husband has just died in the Toronto Asylum. His re­ mains came tonight. Had a short service. 2nd studying Went to Mrs. Corbetts house at 8:30 At 9 had a short service. �1892 X April 3 At 10 the procession started for the grave yard. Quite a number of teams. After the ceremony at the grave, church service began at 11*15. Very impressive. Crowded house. Many present for the first time since I came. Preached from John 11. 11 "Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth". Mr. Corbett was a member of our church. I tried to do good to the living. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Pools of water on the road. Snow going fast away. Walked from Ems. to Novar by the rail­ way tract. No meeting in Novar. Only three came. 4 Stormy. Resting and reading. Felt tired. 5 Visited Mr. Finlay, Mrs. Fleming, Mr. McGillvray. Settle with Mr. G. for board, who gave it in a pre­ sent to the Church. Settle with Mr. Cooper for board also ($6.25) 6 Visited two strangers. 7th Reading and writting & studying. 7 Went home as Mr. Johnston the student is coming in this afternoon to supply for the summer. Thus finished my winters labors in this field. What success there has been, I know not fully, but be knows and I leave it in His hands, praying that some seeds cast in weakness may yet bring forth much fruit, to His honor, praise and glory. �Erasdale, Sprucedale and Novar Field. 1892 Oct 13 Being again approinted to this field, and willing to do what in me lies for Christs cause here, and having prayerfully considered the whole matter, I Left home this day to begin my appointment. I have been home all this summer, working in the fields, tilling the ground, sowing the seed, and reaping harvests of hay, and grain. And on Sabbaths in Sunday school and in regular services sowing the seed "the word of God". Sorry to have to learn this home field", yet hoping to be able to do more good^ under the Presbytery of Barrie. Rowed accjoss our lake to "wood pile" . Took steamer to Burks Falls at 5. Reached at 8. The last four miles very dark, the steamer treading here way slowly and carefully. How aften have we to do this same in our spiritual life. The difficulties great, the enemy vigilent. "Watching unto prayer". Stayed at Burks Hotel. Visited Mr. Whelpton and Mr. Todd. 14 Left by cars at 9:30 for Emsdale. Walked to Mr. Freelands. 15 Left for Sprucedale. Visited Mr. Hamilton, Clarks, Thomsons, Mills, Peddies, and Capelands. Boarding with Mr. Macfarlane. What a stormy night, lightning and torrents of rain! �1892 Oct X X 16 Cool morning but dry. Good cong. Sub. "The truth held in unrighteousness." Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Mrs. Bryce part of the way to Novar. God grant some good may have been done. 17 Spent in Mr. Coopers when I board at Novar, reading & studying. 18 Visited Mr. Ed. Hooie, Ronald Wovlie, and Mr. Mattice. Stayed at Mr. Mattice, it rained so. 19 Visited Mr. Bates (past Cyaprus) Mr. Brown, Mr Egerton, McKay. 20 Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. McMillar, Mr. Dixon. Stayed at Dixons. 21st. Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mr. McGillvray, Mr. Cutherberts, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Denham. Read & prayed. 22 Studdied. 23 Good cong. at Novar & Sprucedale, small at Ems. Sub. "Fiery furnace" Left my notes at Novar, but go on well for all that. Was driven by Mr. Mattice to Scotia, walked to Ems. Driven by Mr. Hamilton to Sp. Muddy roads to Sp.church glad I had Mr. McFarlanes lantern. I wonder will there be more additional ch. courage infused through my sabbath efforts. Oh for more of the spirit of the three Hebrew Youths! 24 "At home" reading. Intend to visit here this week. Snow. 25 Snowing but mild. Mip Krixman. Vis. Lar. F. Copeland, Mr. Taylor, �1892 Oct X Nov. X 26 Vis. Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Smith. 27 Mr. Heron, D. Lawrence, Mr. Morrison, Mr. Copeland. 28 D. Copeland, Mr. Westwick, & Mrs Fowler. Bad roads heavy rain. 29 Spent last night at Bugslens. A ch. family. Then to Mr. McFar. 30 Muddy roads. Good cong. Full at Ems. No service in the Meth church. Sub. "Continue ye in my love" Several thanked me for my sermon. There is an inspiration in a full house. Geo. Copeland Jr. drove me to Ems and Hamilton Sherwood to Novar. Felt much at home in pleading. 31 Walked to Ems. Boarding there at Mr. Freelands. 1 Vis. Mr. Bryces (stayed two nights) and Mr. Giles. 2 Mr. Robb, Mr. May, Mr. Macquillin, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sandwick. 3 Mr. Bosfield, Geo. McDonald & Mr. Buchanan. Stayed at night. 4 Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Freelands. Very cold snowing. 5 Took cars to Novar. Bad roads. Sorry to find one of our newly joined members at Sp. worse of liquor at Novar. He fought manfully the demin for six months, but from some dissappointment he yielded. "Watch unto prayer". 6 Very mild Sabbath. Had to walk to Ems. Bad roads, muddy. Mrs. Bryce kindly drove me 2/3 to Sp. Very thankfull. �Nov X 6 Met our Sp, nember, who had been intoxicated, in his way to Sp. I felt so sorry for Henry Hoffman. May God help hime. Sub "Elijah's message". Small cong. 7 At home in Mr. Macfarlanes. Raining. 8 What a dreadful storm of wind. Oh for the poor sailors. Very cold north wind, and snowing. 9th Better day. 10 Vis. Mr. Hill. Mrs. Hill is a good ch. A pleasure to meet one. Thanksgiving day. Held a cottage meeting at Mr. Copelands house. Quite a few out 22 present. Sub "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". Visited Mr. Taylors, Shoemaker who had fallen on the 4th from a frame barn which was being raised. He is getting wonderful well. 11 Vis. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Copeland who has been sick. Told of the death of Frances Ramey of Burdeau settle­ ment. A young woman about 22. Was asked to bury her. 12 Preparing for funeral and Sabbath. This is three sermons for this week, one for Thursday, one for Sab. & one for this funeral. 13 Fine Sabbath morning. Two inches of snow, mild. Good cong. at Sp. poor at Ems. fair at Novar. Thanksgiving Sab. Just as I was beginning service at Sp. got word that �1892 Nov X X 13 the Methodist student would bury the remains of Mip Ramsy. He had been visiting her. Held our regular service, but alluded to the death. The funeral party had not arrived when we left the church. Sub. at Sp. "Bread of life" at Ems & Novar, "Thou crownest the year. Mr. Deans rig drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church. 14 Pouring of rain. Cleared up in the afternoon. Vis. Mr. McPhail and Mr. Godfrey. 15ht Wrote home. Dull day. Felt tired. 16 Kep the house. Raining & misty. 17 Raining. Went by cars to Ems. 18 Heavy rain. Writting. Cleared up in the afternoon. All left the house but myself till tea time. Pre­ paring for two weeks. 19 Took cars for Novar. Very bad roads 20 Sub. "End of Faith" Bad roads. Mr. Cooper drove me to Novar church, and l h miles farther. Had to walk all the rest, some 16 miles. Fearfull roads. Never was so tired on a "field before. When within two miles of Sp. felt unable to go farther. Rested and prayed for help. Roads, forzen mud, and wet spots. Tired limbs, blistered feet, yet thankful I made out and in time. Never preached so tired. Sat all the time I could. �1892 Nov X Dec X 21 Mr. McFarlane drove me to Beffsboro/ 3^ miles on my way home. Walked three miles when James met me. Found all well. Roads so bad, that the front of 1 a wood bob sleigh with the team. 26 Left for Sp. James drove Dick, in a single sleigh. 27 Good cong except at Ems. Mr. Dean drove me to Ems. Walked to Novar. Good tract on railway. Mr. Cooper drove me to Ch. and back. Sub Afflictions. Hard subject to understand. 28 Reading 29th Studying. 30 Walked to Scotia. Vis John Smith and Neil Smith. Stayed with Neil Smith. Dec 1st Vis Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Shaw, then to Mr. Freelands. 2 Studying. 3rd Train to Novar. 4 Good cong Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake took the service at Sprucedale, so I stayed at Ems. Sub. "Exceeding riches of His grace". Driven by T Dixon to Scotia, then by T.H. 5 Studying 6th do. 7th Vis. Alex Freeland, Mr. Sang Mr. Glendinning, Mr. Herd, Mr. Murphy, Mr Sherwood and A. Ellis. 8 Left Mr. Freelands for Sp. Visited Mr. Mills. 9 Vis. T Peddie, Mip Kirkman, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Morrison Mrs. M. Feels her failings and tries to rest in Jesus. 10 Vis. Mr. Copeland. Studying. �1892 Dec. X X 11 Good sleighing & roads. Large cong Sub. "I am a stranger". Felt at home with the subject. Mrs. Mills drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Novar. Gods people are strangers here. 12 Reading 13th Vis Mr. McPhail, Mr. Godfrey & Mr. Denham. 14 Stormy, snowing 15th Lovely day. Walked to Freelands. 16 Reading 17th Walked to Novar in the morning. Cool. Lovely day, but felt tired and fell aslept for two hours. 18 Snowing, but mild. Good cong. Mr. Cooper drove me to Scotia, Mr. Smith to Ems. Preached for the Methodists. Their anniversary. No service in our own. Large cong. Subject "Kadish". Had to walk to Sp. Mr. Hamilton dissappointed me. . 1 9 Snowing & blowing. Ems. Meth tea meeting. Could not go. 20 Keen frost. Mr. McFarlanes roof took fire. We soon put it out. 21 Tea meeting at Sp. under "ladies Aid" Fair turn out good programme. Self in chair. Mr. Gilmour of Doe Lake and myself the only speakers. I spoke On "Yes and No" Made $25. 22 Walked to Ems. Attended the Ems. School exam and Xmas tree, recitation and singing. All did well. Mr. Chowen Chairman (English church clergyman). I spoke on "Arm in life" We had plenty of fruit and cake. Vis. Geo McDonald. Had tea there and walked back to Mr. Freelands. In all 13 miles walk. �1892 Dec X 23 Cars to Novar. Attended the U. B. tea meeting. Large crowd spoke on "Aim in life". Four Speakers One far too long. 24 Cars to Ems. then got a ride to Sp. by Mr. Peddies team 25 Xmas Sub. "The word made flesh". Cold day 20 below. Mr. Morrison drove me to Ems. Good Cong there. Mr. Geo. McDonald drove me to Novar and after service to Ems. Novar church very cold. Preached with one overcoat on. Cold ride back, had to get out three times. Walked from Scotia to Mr. Freelands. What a delightful theme the birth of Christ! What a change it has made to the world. May we let its influence befit in our lives! "Let your lights so shine before men" . 26 Mr. Freeland drove me to Ems. Walked along railway tract to Katrine. James met me there. Horn by five. Found my dear wife very sick. She has been sick for more then a week. Got doctors prescription, but not much better. A little better on thursday. What a blessing she feels in Gods hands and is ready for whatever He sees best. What a blessing a true Christian wife is. One cannot be to thankful for this. 30 Left for Burks Falls. Got a ride from Knolls, with Mr. Morrison to within two miles. Stayed with Wm, Whelpton. Vi3- Me. Todd. �1892 Dec 1893 X Jan 30 and Geo Whelpton. Met Mr. Blatherwick(Baptist Minister of Bracebridge) Spent a profitable night there. 31 Left at 11 a.m. for Kovar; along with Mr. Blatherwick. We had a conversation about the sudden death of Ge. Silvester, Burk's Falls. He was sawing down a tree, when a limb fell on him. In a few days he was buried. How may warnings we get? 1 New Years day. Missed the "Watch Meeting" on New Years eve. Sub. "Gods Message" A message for New Years and every day, "Gods love to man". Good cong though many absent that might be. John Dixon drove me to Scotia, T Smith to Ems. Our organist at Ems. (Mip Spiers) present for the fi r ± time this winter. No organist at Sp. Sick. Mip Martin is very regular at Sp. 2 Geo Copeland so kindly drove me to Todd;s corner and Mr. Nelson to Midlathian. Felt anxious to know how my dear wife was. She was poorly indeed. I hope by blessing of God and the human means employed she will get stronger. We have done all we can for her. We have laid her case before the throne of grace. Helped at home this week, in and out. One way of serving the Lord "In His Name"! 7 James drove me to Doe Lake. Walked to Beggsboro. Dinner there. Vis. Mr. Bell & Mrs Lawrence. Walked to Sprucedale. �1893 Jan X 8 Fine clear cold morning. Sub. "Snowing" Tried to show the responsibility of Christians in their duty and priviledge of "Sowing beside all waters". If all would do so, oh what a change would come over the world. Geo. Copeland drove me to Ems. Mr. Shaw to Cyprus. (New Novar). We had fair cong. very good at Ems. Many Mtheodists present. Trust souls were re-consecrated to God. 9 Resting. Felt tired after the work at home, and the days preaching. Fell asleep for two hours in the afternoon. Snowing heavy. 10 Stormy north wind. Drifting. Vis. Mrs. Fleming before she leaves. 11 Clear Vis. Wm. Hooie, Mr. Blin, Mrs. Nicholl. Very cold 37 below zero. 12 Took cars to Ems. 13th Met Mr. Ridman (Mrs at Keary) We are to change this Sabbath. Both got a ride to Kearny. Stayed at Mr. Mclvors (Mr R's boarding house). 14 Mr. Redman left for Novar, and I walked to Ravensworth. 15 Good service at 10:30 in Mr. Garrwicks house, (son of Rev. T. Garrwich). House full fine singing. Church here not yet finished. Sub "Oh that thou hadst hearkened. Mr. Garrwick drove me to Kearney. Very slow horse. Yet in time. Good cong. five Rom Catholics present. They have a fine churchhere. I suppose they will have to confess. �1893 Jan X 15 this sin (What a thought!) of being present at our meeting. 16 Walked to Mr. Buchanans. Vis. by the way Mr. Cong. Mr. Balbraith & Mrs Wilson. Mr. Ridman met me at Mr Buchanans. Spent a pleasent and profitable e vening. 17 Mr. Redman walked to Kearney and I to Ems. Vis. John McDonalds, a ch. family, but strong Methodists & Mr. Shaw. 18 Reading and writting. 20 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clar, and Mr. Thomson. Walked to Sp. 21 Vis. Mr. Armstrong John Westwick & B. Copeland. L. B. Copeland Mrs. Westwick & Mip Garriot (who was helping her) I found laid aside with measels. Had a hard time, but mending now. Mrs. Westwick feels keenly she is not faithful enough to her saviour. Mip G. professes to be a child of God. Counselled & comforted from His dear word & promises. 22 Mild but slightly snowing. Roads very good. Best cong. yet. Sub. "A sword, a sword" Felt great freedom in preaching, almost as if I was conscious of it being my last apportunity of warning dying souls. Some told me they felt the service blessed to there souls, and that I seemed inspired. Oh that we felt more this way. Geo Copeland drove me to Sp. Walked to Novar. �1893 Jan X 23 Reading. 24th Driven to Mr. Dixons (five miles east of Novar ) so as I might have an opportunity of visiting. 25 Vis. Mr Sinclair, Mr. Martin, Mr. Sinclair a member of our church at Hamilton, but never yet joined us here. Too far to walk, and her husband to careless to drive here. Oh what indifference there is in spiritual matters! 26 Very stormy drifting. Read Dr. Cummings book "Bread of life". 27 Vis. Mr. Lovegrove, Mrs. McGillvray, Mr. Guthbert Dan Campbell, Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. Rogers and Mrs Hooie. Had a nights singing with Mr. Hooie. 28 Snowing. Heavy rain during the whole night. 29 Raining. Went to Novar church in the midst of rain. Only two came. No service. Back to Novar (one mile), got lunch. Started to walk by railway tract for Ems. Weather cleared up and a terrible west wind sprung up. Bad walking, hardly able to keep the tract with the wind and sinking in the snow. Got in time to Ems. Only 14 present. Sub. "Let your light shine" Three in choir, sang and played a beautiful anthem during Collect. 30 Did not go to Sp. teribly drifting. Lovely day. Sun shining. Writting, to make up for lost ime. 31 Went to see Ge. McDonald who is to go away tonight for Dorkes one of our members. He is well like by every­ one. Wish them God speed. �1893 Jan Feb. X 31 Visited Mr. Bryce. Stayed all night. Part of the family at Armon. 1 Vis. Mr. Taylor, Mr. May, Mr. Robb, Mcquillan, Mr. Bosfield and Mr. Giles. Read and prayed with all Many of them careless. 2 Vis. Mr. A. Freeland, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Bates, Mip Todd. 3 Got to Sprucedale with Mr. Heron. Road full. 4th Studying. 5 Stormy day, drifting some. No tract to Sp. Church. Only 12 present. Driven to Ems. by Mr. Mills. Good cong full choir. Walked to Novar by railway tract. Real good walking. 20 present at Novar. Sub. "Brazen serpent". 6 Snowing, getting deep. Went by cars to B.F's Stayed with Wm. Whelpton. Very kind to me. Visited Mr. Todd Dr. Crawford and consulted about Mrs. Geddes health. 7 Took stage to Cecebe Bad roads, all drifted. Walked accross the lake, bad walking. Some slush. Daniel met me and helped by giving me the snow shoes. Found Mrs. Geddes better. Very thankful. Our prayers are for her. 10 Been helping at home. Wal ked today on snow shoes to Cowans P. 0. Took stage to B. F's Drifted roads. Took 3 hours to go 10 miles. Met two lumbermens teams that ook 8 hours to go 6^ miles. Horses crowd so. Stayed at Wm. W. Visited Mr. Geo.Welptons. �1893 Feb X X 11 Took cars to Novar. 5 hours behind time. 12 Mild day. Good cong. at Novar. Driven by Mr. T. Dixon to "high bridge". Walked to Ems. by rail way tract. Tract very good. Large cong. at Ems. Church nearly full. Driven towithin two miles of Sp. by Mr. Shaw. Held service on Sp. in Mr. Copelands house, the road not being broken to the church. Room full. Sub at Sp. & Novar "Let your light so shine" at Ems. "Is not my word like a fire saith the Lord". Splendid attention. 13 Got a ride to Mr. Freelands. Roads improving. 14 Writting. In the afternoon visited Mr. Sandwich; s widow. 15 Writting, vis. Mr. Herd, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. A. Freeland. 16 Vis Mr. Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs H. has been sick, but getting better. Vis Mr. Smith "Scotia". Old Mr. J was an elder outside. The sons do not take the in­ terest spiritually that they might. 17 Walked to Novar. Attended a meeting to reconsruct the Union S. School. Owing to the Methodists this has come to nought. 18 Took cars to Huntsville. Changing with Mr. Siverwright who takes the anniversary services tomorrow at Emsdale. 19 Stormy day, snowing 6 drifting. Sub. at morning meeting at �1893 Feb X March 19 H. and afternoon meeting at Allansville. "Oh that thou hadst hearkened" Good cong for such a day. Wild drive out to O.S. Sub for night at H. "Con­ tinue ye in my love" Better cong. 20 Train late, too late for tea meeting at E so took cars for B. F's. Put up at Burk House, too late to stay with friends. 21 Left by stage for home. Found Mrs. Geddes very weak. 25 Left home for Burks Falls. Got a ride by Mr. Mitchel. Vis Geo. Whelpton, Mrs. Blashill, Wm. Whelpton staid with T. D. Reid, where Mr. Patterson boards Mr. Siverwiight Huntsville is to be at the opening of the new church at Sprucedale, Mr. P. goes to Huntsville and I at Burks Falls. 26 Got the horse & cutter x Y L r . P. uses. Drove to Birndale. Small cong. there. Back to Burk's Falls Good cong, though snowing. Drove out to Katrine small cong. Lovely clear night to drive back. Sub. today "Continue ye in my love" 27 Walked home. Had dinner in W. Silvesters. Found Mrs. G improving slowly. All the others well. 4 Left home at 7i'30 Walked to Midlothian, Thomas Gertridge drove me by Rousels saw log road to Doe Lake P. 0. �1893 March X 4 Walked from P. 0. to Sprucedale. Had dinner at Beggsboro. All this week it has been snowing & drifting, so roads are bad. 5 Fine day. Good cong at Spruce & Ems. Fair at Novar. First time preached in new church at Sp. Fine church easy to speak in. They had good cong at the three services on opening sabbath. Rev Martin from Toronto & Siverwright from Huntsville. Crowded tea meeting on Monday night {26 & 27 Feb) Realized about $100 at tea meeting and $26 on Sabbath. Was driven to day by Mr Deans rig to Ems. & walked by r. tract to Novar. The tract good. 6 Took car for Ems. Got a ride to Mr. Bryces. Mr. Thomson Mrs. Bryces father very sick. One of Christs own. Hard to see if he is to recover, but if not, he is prepared to die. 7 Went to Mr. Freelands. Writting & studying. 8 Vis. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Clark & Mr Thomson. Arrived at Sp. at 7:30 vis Mr. Mills, Mr Deans, Mr. Copeland. Mis. meeting. But, the roads being so bad, Mr. Finlay did not arrive, till after the meeting was over 9:30. Mr. F. was not pleased that I did not make better arrangements for him being driven to Sp. I did the best I could, but oh the roads were bad indeed. 9 �1893 March 10 11 X 12 13 16 17 Mip. Meeting at Emsdale. I was chairman. Left the speaking to Mr. F. He did well. Gave us a fund of information on our home mission work. Had a bus­ iness meeting afterward about getting an ordained missionary. Agreed to try to see if they could raise enough. Choir led our singing. Saw Mr. F. off for Novar by cars. I did not go as the roads are so bad. It will be enough to get Mr. F driven to Ems. What a night of rain. Cleared up about 8 a.m. Mr. Finlay took the com service at Novar. At one o' clock it began to rain at Novar, and rained till four. Mr. F. did not come to Emsdale service. We waited an hour, then I took the service to teams out, the roads so soft. About 30 present. Subject "Our Guid". After service it was too late to go to Sprucedale with such roads. Had Mr. F. come to Ems, though late, I would have left the service and gone to Sprucedale. Mr. Finlay walked up to Mr. Bryces from Novar last night. Saw him today. He explained all to me. We had no rain yesterday after 8 a.m. at Ems, but they had at Novar. Visited Mr. Sahw and Mrs. Buchanan. Hard to get some out to church. Visited Mr. Clark, Mrs. Turner then walked to Sprucedale. �1893 March X 18 Visited Mr. Peddie, Mr. Copeland and Mr. Stewart. 19 Fine mild day. Good cong. Sub."What dost thou here?" Tried to make it a personal matter between God and their conscience. Driven to Ems.by Mr. Morrison Walked to Novar. 20 Lovely day. Visited Mr. Hooie to make up the half yearly statement. Got my foot sprained cbn Sabbath night. 21 Very mild. Foot still sore, cannot visit though I would like being so near the end of my six months. 25 Still very firm. Been three days in the house. 26 Lovely day. Driven to Ems. Walked to Sp. Large Con sub "Awake out of sleep" Felt at hoem Plead with the people. 27 Vis Mr Corbett, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fowler, Beggsboro Found Mrs. Fowler had gone away wouth to visit her friends. 28 Vis Mr. Heron, Mr. Stevenson, D. Lawrence & Mr Copeland. 29 Vis Mr. Dalglish, John Marshall, Mr. Hill, La F. Copeland. 30 Sent for by Mr. Bryce. His father-in-law Mr Thomson is dead. Mr. Bryce's son drove me to Mr. Freelands. 31 Conducted Mr. Thomsons funeral service. A short service at the house. Text "I am the re. and the life". Funeral sermon on Sabbath. What a blessing to know he is safe with Jesus, a solemn service. Many in tears, while I plead with them. X �1 8 9 3 April X 1 Drove from Ems. to Sp. by stage. Bad roads. Rain through the night. Vix. Mr. Peddie, had dinner then. Vis Mr. Stewart, had tea there. Vis Mip Kirkman. Farewell visits. 2 Bright sunny day. Had a good cong. at Sp. Sub. "Jesus the light of the world" Crowded at Ems. Mr. Thomson's funeral sermon. Sub. 0 r friend u Lazarus sleepeth". Very impressive. Beautiful singing, so appropriate. Fair cong at Novar. Many came though the roads were bad. One woman at Ems. anxious about her conversion Tried to point her to the Saviour. Spent all my spare time with here after service. A little late at Novar. Was driven from Sp. to Ems by Lochart Copeland and had to walk to Novar. Mr. Cooper drove me to church and back. Hearty shaking of hands at all the stations, many expressing a wish that we were staying. 3 After Vis. friends at Novar, took cars to Ems. Then walked to Mr. Bryces . Stayed all night. Mrs. Thomson feels the loss of her husband, but is resigned to her Fathers will. 4 Walked this morning to Mr. Freelands. Wrote and read. At 4 p.m. went to Ems station with trunk. Took cars to �1 8 9 3 April 4 Burks Falls. Spent the night in Burks Hotel. Read a part of a "Christians secret of a happy life". 5 Got home, and found Mrs. Geddess much better and the rest well. Glad to be home again. 6 Spent the day in writing friends on the field. Do not yet know whether I am to be out on the mission field this summer or not. But at home or abroad, I trust I may be able to be the human means of doing some good. 19 Got word from Mr. Finlay to go for a few weeks on the commander field as the missionary is sick. Will start on friday 28th for Rye, Com, and Nippissing Village. Have written to the station that I will be with them on Sabbath 30th. The distances between the stations are very long. So long indeed that if they cannot drive a part of the way I will be unable to keep in the field. I trust the friends will help me. May God use me for these weeks rn my prayers. May souls be saved. May Christians be encouraged. Jas Geddes. � transcribed