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S. - Mother & Lillie stayed to church - Elmer & I went to oil well - had nice walk - I went to church in evening - rode home with Mr & Miss Smith - George was in on steps after church till rained - retired 10- July 3rd Monday . washed - day of picnic at Tilsonburg - Sara Frank - here for tea - Ma went down town after tea - with her - retired 10- July 4th Tuesday - ironed very warm day - and very busy one also - Mr Gay here for dinner - Mrs Lossing called also Aunt Fanny - Mrs Clarke - Woodward etc - Grandma went to Woodstock on four train - Aunt Pheobe came back with her - retired 10 July 5 Wednesday - visited most of day - I went down town after tea - was down to Mrs Fischers - retired 10 July 6 Thursday - nice day - Kellett girls here for tea - We went boating after tea - George took Soph home & Lill went with Fanny- Elmer & I went half way - Aunt & I went for drive in fore noon - retired 1/2 past 11- July 7 Friday - very hot day. I went to post in afternoon Ma Grandma & Phoebe down to Aunt Sara's after tea - Lill & I to Choir practice I called at Copelands retired 10 1/2 1893 Jul 8 Saturday - windy day - I went down town after tea retired 10 1/2 July 9 Sunday - cool morning - Little excitement over Mrs Clarke she was sick - Lill Bruce and I went to Sunday School Ma Grandma & Aunt Pheobe came down to BL - Lottie & Mrs Jones called - Lill & I went to Church in evening - retired 10 �Jul 10 Monday - beautiful day - I got up at 1/2 past 5 and went to washing - I went down town in afternoon to post some letters retired 10 July 11 Tuesday - hot day - I got up at five and went to ironing - Lill & Grandma down to Miss Talbots for she fell and broke arm - Aunt & I done some walking Steve went down and met Lill retired 10 Jan {sic} 12 Wednesday - warm day - home all day picked currants. I called at Mrs C Purvis {surname?} Her play going int {last word?} at Lossing - Jones girls were in retired 1/2 10 - Mrs Walter called July 13 Thursday - hot day rained some in after noon. Ma & Aunt went down to see Miss Talbot - retired 10 July 14 Friday - hot day - was home all day Lill went to Choir practice retired 10 July 15 Saturday very hot day and a very busy morning - Mother canning fruit rained some in after noon - I went down to Maggie Lossing to do some crochett stopped to tea Grandma & Aunt down to Miss Talbots after tea retired 10 July 16 Sunday {inked X's under date} warm day - I did not feel very well. Lill & Bruce to S.S. & Lill to B. Church - Auntie Jones called. I went for drive with Mr Smith - Miss Walker & Lexie called retired 10 July 17 Monday - nice day - home all day. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea - Aunt & Ma called to Jones I went down town after tea retired 10 July 18 Tuesday - warm day - Aunt Sally May & Emma here for tea - Maggie & Mina Lossing called after tea - Aunt & I went down town Mother done red and black cherries up. retired 10 July 19 Wednesday - nice day - washed - Ben Haight here for dinner - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 July 20 Thursday - ironed hot day - Ma & Aunt went for drive to R Lossing's - Sara Frank here for tea - We went for walk after tea. retired 10 July 21 Friday - nice day but warm - Lill down to Miss T all afternoon - Lilie Woodward and I went down Acent {spelling of word?}Fair for butter - went to lecture after tea - retired 10 1/2 �July 22 1893 Saturday very windy day - Aunt & I down town most of morning - Lill went to Kelletts with L Woodard Aunt & I down town after tea in to Lossing retired 10 July 23 1893 Sunday - nice day. Bruce & I to S. S. Aunt & Ma came to church - Mr Smith & I went to Springford to church in evening - retired 1/2 10 July 24 Monday washed. Grandma down to Miss T all day - Ma & Aunt down after tea Ma called on Mrs. Dr Anderson. retired 1/2 9 July 25 Tuesday ironed - hot & windy day. Grandma down to Miss Talbots - I went down town after tea retired 10 July 26 Wednesday - windy day - I went down town in morning to Miss S F then went to park in afternoon - then garden party in evening Will Kellett brought Lill home. retired 12 July 27 Thursday - nice day. Aunt & I went to Norwich for drive was gone all after noon - Uncle Neil & Nora came. retired 10 July 28 Friday - nice day - Lossing girls & us girls to Moores for tea - Aunt Fanny & Clara here for dinner. Bruce went home with them - we went to Choir practice Elmer Lossing came up with me - retired 10 July 29 Saturday - Nice day - home all day. Aunt & Ma called at Jones - I went for boat ride with Elmer Lossing - retired 1/2 10 July 30 Sunday - nice but warm day went to S. S. & B. Church - Ben Hawkins & Will Kellett here for tea we went to church - George was in after church - retired 11 July 31 Monday - nice day - sprinkled rain - Pa & Aunt went for drive after tea. Mrs Lossing & Nellie called - retired 10 Aug 1st Tuesday - washed - nice day - Uncle Neil here nothing exciting happened - retired 10 Aug 2 Wednesday - invited Uncle Neil here for tea - Ma & Grandma went up to Osbornes - Lill went for drive with Mrs Woodward. retired 10 Aug 4 Friday - nice day - I went with Mrs Woodward to Ladies{?} aid{?} Springford - retired 10 �Aug 5 Saturday - busy all moring - Aunt & I went down town after tea - Lill to Miss T for tea retired 10 1/2 Aug 6 Sunday - cool day - we went to S. S. Ma & B.L. - Aunt Ma & I to church in evening - retired 10 Aug 7 Monday - washed - nice day - Ma & Aunt went down town after tea, I went down to Lossing's - retired 10 {corner of page turned over second number so might not be 10} Aug 8 1893 Tuesday ironed. I went to Tilsonburg with Mrs Clarke in afternoon. Mrs. Glover & Mrs Clarke here for tea Aunt Lil & I down town I went for drive with E Lossing Aug 9 1893 Wednesday - sewed all morning - went with Mrs Haller and Mrs Wingrove up to Miss Smith's - Jones girls called retired 10 Aug 10 1893 Thursday - sewed all day - no excitement - retired 10 Aug 11 1893 Friday warm day - we people went to picnic at Tom Parsons. retired 10 Aug 12 Satruday busy morning had some rain in night Aunt Lil & I went to Tilsonburg retired 10 Mrs Deane {spelling of surname?} & Bullock called Aug 13 {inked X's and lines}Sunday Nice day - went to Sunday S. &c. Mr Smith called and I went for drive retired 10 Aug 14 Monday - nice day. Mrs Wingrove & Williams called Grandma eye bad - retired 10 Aug 15 Tuesday - nice day. sewed. Aunt Ma & I went down to call at Lossings retired 10 Aug 16 Wednesday - washed - nothing exciting - retired 10 Aug 17 Thursday - nice day ironed - Aunt Lll & I went to Delhi for drive - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 18 Friday - nice day - Lottie Jones in Bruce sick Lill & I went to bible study I went for walk with E Lossing retired 10 Aug 19 Saturday busy morning Aunt & I went up to Brahill for apples - retired 10 1893 �Aug 20 Sunday nice day - Lill & I to S.S. & BC. Aunt & Ma to B.C. Aunt Lill & my self to church in evening retired 10 Aug 21 Monday - nice day. washed - Lill & Mrs. Woodward to Tilsonburg all day - retired 10 Aug 22 Tuesday - nice day - ironed - Bruce sick Lill & I to Darling's to tea - then to picnic meeting in B. Church - retired 10 Aug 23 Wednesday - beautiful day - Aunt Fanny in with butter - Aunt and I walked down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 24 Thursday - nice day - home all day Grandma went to Dexter - Aunt & I down town for walk in after noon to Aunt Sara's - retired 10 Aug 25 Friday - nice but hot day - I went to Delhi with John Wyatt. Lill to Aid at Woodward's Mrs Darling & Ella - Miss Glyn called I went to Choir practice retired 10 Aug 26 Saturday hot day - busy moving - Aunt & I went to Tilsonburg Hattie Bullock called - called at Kelletts retired 10 Aug 27 Sunday - hot day - Lill & I to S.S. Lill to B C - George came in and we stayed on steps till 11 oclock Aug 28 Monday hot day. Mr Elliot & Soph stopped on way to picnic Lill went with them & George & I started to go about four but the rain drove us back. George Soph & Mrs Ellis here for tea and we all went to Jones for evening - retired 11 Aug 29 1893 Tuesday - washed - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 30 1893 Wednesday - ironed nice day - retired 10 Mr Gaylor down Aug 31 1893 Thursday I went down town in moring. baked for picnic - was at Sunday School picnic all after noon, then Elmer Lossing & to meeting retired 10 Aug --- --- --- Sept 1st 1893 Friday nice day, home all day. Ma went with Mrs Norbart {spelling of name?} to call at Lossing - retired 10 �Sept 2nd Saturday very busy day. Grandma came home from Dexter - retired 10 Sept 3rd Saturday cool da Sunday - nice day - We went to Sunday School - our folk went for walk in woods - Lill to church at night - I went with Mr Snelt to B. Church in Norwich - retired 10 Sept 4th Monday - nice day little showery - Aunt P & I went to Tilsonburg after noon retired 9 Sept 5th Tuesday - nice day - home all day - Aunt not well - Lil & I went to M. Church in evening retired Sept 6 Wednesday - nice day - washed - I went with Mrs. Clarke to get butter. Ma & Aunt went down town in afternoon - Aunt, Lell & I went up to Jones - retired 10 - rained & hail in night - Mrs Sam Wallace burried. Sept 7 Thursday - rainy morning - Grandma & Aunt went to Woodstock very busy day. Ma & Lill went to Mel Darkee {spelling of name?} baby's frunnel {possibly funeral?} - Maggie & Nellie Lossing in and Carrie P in after tea - retired 10 Sept 8 {inked two rows of X's under date} Friday nice day - finished ironing - Ma in to Mrs. Wingrove after tea & Lill down to Choir practice - retired 9 Sept 9 Saturday nice day - extra busy - Aunt & Grandma came home from Woodstock - retired 10 Sept 10 Sunday - lovely day - went to S.S. & B.C. then I went to church in evening - Elmer Lossing came home with me - retired 10 Burt Lossing lost baby Sept 11 Monday - nice day home all day except to go for walk after tea, retired 10 Sept 12 Tuesday nice day washed - I went to Tilsonburg with Uncle Wm then down town after tea retired 10 Sept 13 Wednesday - nice day - Maggie & Nellie Lossing Lottie & Maggie Jones and Lucy Osborne here for tea retired 10 Sept 14 Thursday - nice day - Aunt Sara here all day retired 10 Sept 15 Friday - nice day Mrs Tisdale burried Miss Walker here for tea retired 10 �1893 Sept 16 Saturday windy day - I went to Tilsonburg with Mrs Clarke - Mrs Woodward very bad retired 10 Sept 17 Sunday - nice day - Mrs Woodward died 1/2 past one - Aunt Lill & I to church - Mr Smith came home with me - retired 10 Sept 18 Monday - rainy day and busy - retired 11 Sept 19 Tuesday - nice day - washed Aunt P & Grandma went to Woodstock met Aunt Lill they came back on night train Lill & I went to lecture given by Mr Gay - Maggie Jones & I sat up at Woodward's all night Sept 20 Wednesday Ma & Pa went to Mrs Woodward frunnel {possibly funeral?} Lill & I went to Jessie Williams wedding - nice day - then we all went to train to see Nellie Moore off - retired 10 Sept 21 Thursday - nice day - Aunt Lill, Pheobe, Grandma and I went to Tilsonburg Sara Ann Hornby came on morn train. Her & Aunt Jane Ann in after tea - retired 10 Sept 22 Friday - nice day - home all day. I went with Mr Smith to lecture given by J. R. Clarke retired 11 - 4 Teaters {spelling of word?} called Sept 23 Saturday - Aunt Pheobe & I went to Woodstock Sara Ann Hornby called retired 10 Sept 24 Sunday beautiful day & us girls to S.S. all to B.Church - Aunt P. & I in to Jones Lill Sara Ann Hornby & I to church I rode up with Mr Smith retired 10 Sept 25 Monday - washed - Mrs Osborne fell & borke leg - Mrs Lossing & Miss Walker called - retired 10 Sept 26 Tuesday nice day - Ma up to O all morning - Aunt Lill, Pheobe Lill & I to Kelletts for tea retired 10 1/2 Sept 27 Wednesday - beautiful day Ma & Aunt Pheobe up to corner in morning - Ma & Aunt Lell & Phoebe over to Uncle Wm after tea - Lill & I to lecutre in M. Church - retired 10 Sept 28 Thusday - nice day - home all day - Lill & Aunt P to woods in afternoon. All went to concert after tea - Elmer Lossing walked up with me retired 10 1/2 �Sept 29 Friday - nice day - Aunt P & I down town and up to corner in fore noon. Mrs. Jones & Emma called also Mrs Williams & Jessie - home all evening Sep 30 Saturday nice day - busy morning - I went to Norwich show with Mr Smith to Mrs H Lossing for tea - then to concert - retired 1/2 11 Sept 30 1893 October 1 Sunday - grand day - George in in morning us girls to S.S. & Ma & Aunt P to B church - Mrs Darling - Mabel & Ella & Maggie & Misses Lossing - Aunt Jane {and?} Sara Hornby called. Ma {is word Ma?}Aunt & I called up to Jones, had tea - Aunt Lill & I went to see Aunt Sara's - Mrs McFarlane & her and Mrs. Bullock in after tea - retired 10 1/2 Oct 2 Monday - grand day - Our folk left Ma went to Woodstock with them - I went collecting - was gone all after noon - retired 9 Minie {name?}adds in a girl Oct 3 Tuesday - nice day washed &c - Lill down town most of afternoon - retired 9 Oct 4 Wednesday - rainy night - Dr Burtch and daughter here for day - Ma & Bruce went to train with them - Edeth Caughell & Lexie Walker called I went with George & Nellie Chan to Harvest - Home at Dereham church - retired 12 Oct 5 Thursday - nice day - home all day - Mrs. Wingrove in - Lill & I to choir practice - retired 10 Oct 6 Friday show day - Lill & Bruce up all morning Ma & Pa up after noon - rained retired 8 Oct 7 Saturday cool day Ella Holmes here for dinner. We all went to show in afternoon, Soph and Mr Smith here for tea - George called and we went to concert - retired 12 Oct 8 Sunday beautiful day - Soph - Fanny - Maggie Jones Maggie & Lizzie McF Elmer George and myself went to oil well & brick yard. Lill & Bruce went to S.S. - Soph went home in after noon - retired 9 Oct 9 Monday - nice day. I went to Tilsonburg with Nellie Clare - served in after noon - retired 9 Lill & I down town after tea Oct 10 Tuesday - beautiful day - sewed & cleaned bedroom off dining room - Lill to Lossings to tea. I down after tea - retired 10 �Oct 11 Wednesday - nice day - washed & sewed. Lill & I down town after tea - retired 9 Oct 12 Thursday - chill day - ironed & sewed - Maggie McF and I sat up to Osbornes all night Oct 13 Friday nice day. Ma went to Menz {spelling of name?} & Oatmaier's {spelling of name?} funnel {word possibly funeral?} Lil & I walked down to Ida's - stopped all night retired 10 Oct 14 Saturday - stormy day rained & blew. Will brought us home - bad cold - home all day - retired 9 Oct 15 Sunday - showry day - went to S.S. & B. Church retired 9 1/2 Oct 16 Monday - washed &c - called on Belle St Clair at Copelands and stopped to Mrs Fischers for tea George was in after tea - retired 10 Oct 17 Tuesday ironed &c. Belle St Clair Carrie Copland and Miss Culp called - George tooke me over to Kelletts - retired 10 1893 Oct 18 Wednesday lovely day. Fanny & I went down to dentist - was there all day to Mrs Smith's for dinner - retired 10 - Will Wardell had sale Oct 19 Thursday - grand day. Soph & I went down town in morning was at denlist again - retired 10 Oct 20 Uncle Neil another boy Friday - grand day - Soph and I to Brown's to dinner and then went to green house. We all spent evening at Mrs Clark's. retired 11 1/2 Oct 21 Saturday - nice day. Fanny & I went down town after noon - retired 10 Oct 22 Sunday - grand day - we walked up to St Charles Church then we went to Church down town George Ennse {spelling of surname?} after me - retired 11 Oct 23 Monday - nice day - washed - cleaned Mother's room very tired retired 1/2 8 Oct 24 Tuesday - nice day but windy - ironed down town in morning and also after tea - Lill to Carters for dinner - retired 9 1/2 �Oct 25 Wednesday - nice day sewed on Lill's black dress Lollie Jones was in - Lill & I down town after tea - was in to Lossing's for few minutes retired 10 Oct 26 Thursday - rainy day home all day retired 9 Oct 27 Friday nice day - to Miss Talbots for tea - Mrs E. Osborne here for tea - went to bible study retired 9 1/2 1893 Oct 28 Saturday windy day - busy all day. I went down town after tea was down to John McF - and in to Kate Williams John McF - a little girl - retired 10 Oct 29 Sunday - first snow storm ground white - went to S.S. & BC - and to Church in evening - rode up with Mr Smith - retired 1/2 9 Oct 30 Monday - Cool day - washed and moved cooking stove in - retired 9 Oct 31 Tuesday - nice day Mother went with Mrs Clarke to Robert Lossings for dinner - The Mrs Leaters {spelling of surname?} here for dinner - I went to party at Kelletts with George had nice time retired 4 am Nov 1st Wednesday. nice morning - rainy after noon - thundered I went down to McFarlanes after tea then Maggie & I went down town and then home retired 9 Winnie Parson called Nov 2nd {inked double row of X's under date}Thursday - nice morning - I went collecting for Pa - Lill went with me - Sick all after noon retired 1/2 8 Nov 3rd Friday nice day. Lil to Carters for tea - to Bible Study &c - retired 10 Nov 4th Saturday nice day - Minnie here for tea - we girls went down town after tea - retired 10 Nov 5th Sunday - nice day to S.S. & B Church - Ma & Pa called at Garth Walter I went to M. Church at Springfield with Mr Smith - retired 10 Nov 6 1893 Monday - grand day - washed. Lill went to Norwich - I went collecting all afternoon - Netta Lossing went with me - retired 9 �Nov March 7 Tuesday - ironed lovely day - I went to Tilsonburg for Father in after noon - Soph went with me Ma & Mrs Wingrove went calling retired 9 Nov March 8 Wednesday - nice day - Ma & I called at Holmes then I went up to corner - Laura Darling here for tea - I went to R.T of T concert Elmer Lossing came home with me - retired 1/2 10 Nov 9 Thursday nice day - I went down town in fore noon - was in to Mrs Clarkes after tea - retired 9 Nov 10 Friday nice day - home all day. Went to Bible Study &c - retired 10 Nov 11 Saturday busy day - I was to Mrs Talbot for tea then Nettie Mina & I went to station and met Lill - Foggy day and night retired 10 Nov 12 Sunday - nice day - Ma P. and Bruce went down to Aunt Fanny's - we girls to S.S. & BC also to church in evening I rode up with Mr Smith - retired 10 Nov 13 Monday - rainy morning - washed - I went down to Darbys - Fischer &c - in after noon - was in to Mrs. Clarks after tea retired 10 Nov 14 Tuesday - ironed & sewed carpert - Lill to Miss Talbots for tea. I went down after tea retired 9 Nov 15 Wednesday windy & cold day - Ma & I went to Jake Scotts frunnel {word likely funeral}. Lill & I went down town after tea - was in to Lossings for short time retired 10 Nov 16 Edna Kicklys {spelling of surname} died Thursday - cold day - cleaned front bedroom middle room - blocked stove &c - put new carpet down - Mrs Wingrove Mrs Williams Mrs Clarke - Lottie Jones - George Nobbs Bruce sick retired 9 Nov 17 Friday windy day - I went down town in morning - stormy evening so did not go out retired 9 Nov 18 Saturday rather cool day busy moving Pa Ma & I went to frunnel {word likely funeral} - to Mildale - Lill & I down town after tea - retired 9 1/2 Nov 19 Sunday - nice day - to S.S. & B.C. Lill & I church in evening - George came up with us and came in retired 10. �Nov 20 Monday - washed. I went down town after dinner - Aunt Fanny was in - Carrie & Eddie Irwin here for tea. Mr Smith & I to tea and evening at George Nobbs - retired 1/2 11 Nov 21 Tuesday - ironed some &c - was home all day - retired 9 Nov 22 Wednesday - had tooth ache all night - went and had out after tea - retired 9 1893 Nov 23 Thursday - Thanksgiving day - Maud Carter Grace Moore Miss Walker Ruth Ellwith & Lizzie Hardford & Mrs Wingrove was in. Lill & I went down town retired George in after tea played flips - retired 1/2 10 Nov 24 Friday nice day but windy - Winnie Parson here all after noon I went down town in after noon we went to choir practice after tea retired 1/2 10 Nov 25 Saturday busy day - Lill to Miss T for tea I went down town after tea, retired 10 Nov 26 Sunday nice day - went to S.S. & B C. then I went to Rail roade bridge Maggie McFarlane here for tea - we went to church retired 10 Nov 27 Monday, rainy morning - Mr & Mrs Wingrove Mr & Mrs Wm Parson here for dinner - retired 9 Nov 28 Tuesday - Washed - but did not put clothes out for the day was rainy - cleaned in after noon - Lill & I to Clares for tea - I went to At Home in M. Church - Elmer Lossing came home with me retired 11 Nov 29 Wednesday - put clothes out rainy day - was home all day. retired 9 Nov 30 Thursday - put clothes out: Ma & I went down town after noon - Mrs L R Lossing Miss Forysthe E.M. Jones - Ella Snell called - Maggie & Mina here for tea. Elmer came up for them retired 9 snowed 1893 Dec 1 {loops inked under date} Friday Lill to Miss Talbots for tea - I went Bible Study - retired 10 Dec 2 Saturday very nice day. I went down town in after noon - also after tea - retired 1/2 9 �Dec 3rd Sunday Snowed most of day - George took me to Sunday S.S. Lill not very well - home rest of day - retired 9 1/2 Dec 4rd {sic} Monday. I washed &c - Was home all day. retired 9 Dec 5th Tuesday - ironed - Mary Imrie & Mabel Gilispy and Will Kellett called. Lill & I was up to Lossings for short time after tea retired 9 1/2 Dec 6 Wednesday - Carrie Winnie & I went to Norwich - was gone all day. Lexie Walker here for tea - George & Tom Parson in after tea retired 10 Dec 7 Thursday - Lill went home with Tom Parson - Sara Ann Hornby here for day & night retired 9 Dec 8 Friday - nice day. Winnie here for dinner I was in to Wingrove for short time to Bible Study - retired 10 Dec 9 Saturday commenced to rain at noon I went down town in after noon - retired 10 Dec 10 Sunday - cold and windy day. I went W S.S. & BC. Nellie Clare here for tea John Wyatt and Carrie was in - Nellie & I went to church in evening retired 91/2 Dec 11 Monday - Washed &c - cold day - retired 9 Dec 12 Tuesday - ironed little snowy - Joe Nobbs was in I went home with him - George & Carrie came up for tea and I came home with them retired 12 Dec 13 Wednesday - ironed cold day - Ma & I went to concert in Town Hall (The Worlds Fair) - retired 1/2 10 - Jessie Hawkins called Dec 14 Thursday - snowy day. Sara Ann Hornby came back again. George and I went to Hawkins - called at Kellett's on way - rained there and back. retired 1/2 2 Dec 15 Friday rainy day was home all day - retired 9 Dec 16 Saturday very nice day. I went down town in after noon. stopped to Miss Walker's for tea retired 10 Dec 17 Sunday - nice day - Sara Ann & I went to church in morning - to S S & BC in after noon - Her & Ma to church in evening. Mr Smith & I to Springford in evening retired 10 �Dec 18 Monday - washed and did not put clothes out snowy & windy day. Ma & Sara Anne went to Annevery {possibly Anniversary?} Concert I went with Mr Smith - retired 11 Dec 19 Tuesday - not feeling very well. I went down town after noon. Came back feeling worse. Had Dr after supper he said I had La Grippe sick all night Dec 20 Wednesday - in bed all day. Number of callers Dec 21 Thursday - in bed all day number of callers Dec 22 Friday same thing. Mother not well. Lill came home. D Dec 23 {inked lines and X's under date} Saturday got up and dressed was on lounge most of day - had callers - Sara Ann here for supper - Mother not well - retired 9 like spring day Dec 24 Sunday rainy morning cleared about noon - Mrs Wingrove - Lena & Mabel Darling called in after noon Will Kellett & Ben Hawkins here for tea also Sara Ann Nellie Clare & Mina Lossing up after Church retired 11 Dec 25 Monday Xmas day. Sara Ann here all day. Her & Ma walked down to Mrs Talbots - rained & hailed - John Wynott - Winnie Carrie & George - John Jones wife & Maggie called retired 10 Dec 26 Tuesday - Mother sick - Sara Ann here - George in after tea. retired 9 1/2 Dec 27 Wednesday - Father sick. Mrs Wingrove called - Mother & I about the same - quite a number called - Bert Hill & Mr Smth called - retired 9. Sara Ann here all day Dec 28 Thursday - rainy day - had some callers. Father some better - rest about same - retired 9 - Sara Ann here Dec 29 Friday - nicer day. Sara Ann here. Lill went down town in morning - retired 9 Dec 30 Saturday - Father to shop most of day - cough bad - Sara Ann here all day - had some callers - retired 9 1/2 �Dec 31 Sunday - nice day rough after noon - snowed some - Sara Ann here - Lill to S.S. &c - Aunt Jane Ann here most of after noon - Albert Wright & niece here for tea and evening - retired 10 January 1894 Jan 1 Monday - nice day - Sara Ann here all day - Mrs Smith Mina Lossing & Maggie Frank Parker called in after noon George in after tea retired 9 Jan 2 Tuesday - washed Jamels {spelling?} - Sara Ann here - retired 9 Jan 3 Wedensday - nice day - windy Winnie here all day - washed - Sarah Franck {spelling?} Mrs Clarke Charlie Moore called sewed little retired Jan 4 - Mina Lossing birthday Thursday - very nice day I went down town for first time after being sick - very tired retired 9 Jan 5 Friday - rainy part of day - sewed most of day on blue skirtt {spelling?} - retired 9 Jan 6 Saturday not very nice day - I went down right after dinner and back - Mrs Graham was in - retired 9 Jan 7 Sunday - windy day. Lill & I to S.S & B Church - Mr Smith called after tea - retired 9 Jan 8 Monday - washed - Winnie here for dinner - Lill to Miss Talbot's for tea sewed all after noon on plaid waist - cold day. Frank Lossing in retired 91/2 Jan 9 Lill Hardy married Tuesday - nice day - Lill and I to tea at Uncle Wm - Miss J. Smith there for evening retired 1/2 10 Jan 10 Wednesday - nice day - sewed all morning - Carrie & I went up to Osbornes - Sara Franck {spelling?} called. Ma & I called up to Jones after tea - retired 9 Jan 11 Thursday - not very nice day very windy - sewed all day - retired 9 Jan 12 Friday windy day - sewed all day - Lill & I to B. Study - retired 1/2 10 Jan 13 Saturday nice day busy all day. Lill went skating in after noon. I went down to see Jessie Forland {spelling?} - also in to Roy Lossings I went down town after tea - Frem {spelling?} Moore came up with me - retired 9 1/2 �Jan 14 Sunday - nice day - went to S.S & B Church - Mr Smith - sister - John & Carrie here for tea George in after Church - retired 1/2 10 Jan 15 Monday - rainy day - was home all day - retired 9 Jan 16 Tuesday - washed but did not put clothes out for it was not fit - retired 9 Jan 17 Wednesday - put clothes out &c - sewed some Lill & I went down town after tea Belle Moore was in retired 9 Jan 18 Thursday ironed sewed some - rained retired 9 Jan 19 Friday nice day over head - Ma over to Uncle Wm for short time Lill & I called at Tisdales I stopped to Miss Talbots for tea then to B Study - John Wyatt walked up with us - retired 10 Jan 20 Saturday nice day - was home all day Ma & Pa in to Lossing's after tea retired 10. Jan 21. Sunday - nice after noon rained night - Mabel Darling here for tea we went to church Elmer & Mina walked up with us after church retired 1/2 9 Jan 22. Monday. washed & ironed I went to tea meeting with Mr & Miss Smith retired 11. Jan 23. Tuesday. busy morning went to Springford in after noon to convention was at Bell's for tea retired 11 Jan 24 Wednesday - rainy morning Snowed some we went to Springford again to Fitzgerld for dinner and I went to Daff's for tea I came home with Elmer and Mina - retired 11 Jan 25 - Thursday very nice day home all day. Ma down town after noon. Her & Pa went over to Clare's for tea retired 10. Jan 26 {two rows of x inked under date} Friday nice day. Miss Walker - Miss Foster Ida Flo - Dave & Will here for tea retired 11 Jan 27. Saturday cold morning & busy - was home all day. retired 9. Jan 28 Sunday. nice day. Pa & Ma went up to Norwich Mother stayed and sat up with Sara Ann - Mina was in - I went to S.S. & Church at night retired 9 �1894 Feb 15 Thursday. nice day. sewed all day. {Paul?} Parker and Minnie called. Lill & I went with George & Carrie Mr. Smith's had nice time retired 2 o'clock Feb 16 Friday. nice day. I went - down town after noon - was in to Lossings for short time retired 9 - Feb 17 Saturday - nice morning but windy after noon home all day - went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 Feb 18 - Sunday. nice day - went to S. S & B C. Mr. McKay here for teas - we went to church in evening retired 9 Feb 19 - {written under date Week Jones a boy.} Monday. I am 26 years old to day - washedwas home all day. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea I went down town after tea. retired 9 1/2 Feb 20 - Tuesday. very nice day. Frankie Kirckly here for about an hour. Ma & Miss Walker over to Uncle Wm for tea. retired 9 1/2 Feb 21 - {inked x's under date} Wednesday I went with Joe & Annie Nobbs to Dave {Haunlton?} for dinner and to Aunt Fanny's for tea retired 11 - Feb 22 - Thursday. nice day - Lill went with Mrs Clarkes to Malcombs for dinner - Ma & I went to John McFarlains baby's frunnel {likely funeral}. Lill & I to Lossing's for tea Elmer came up with us retired 10 1/2 Feb 23 - Friday. cold day - Mr Best & brother called us girls went to Bible Study very cold - retired 1/2 10 1894 Feb 24 Saturday very cold night but nice day. Mrs Wingrove in in after noon. I went down town in after noon - then up to Jones. Ma & Pa over to Clare's after tea retired 9. Feb 25 - Sunday - nice day - {Noth?} Kellest and Mr Smith here for tea. we girls to S.S & B Church retired 1/2 10 Feb 26 Monday. washed Bruce sick Nellie {Hilliken?} was in. was home all day. retired 9. �Feb 27. Tuesday ironed sewed all afternoon. Lill & i down town after tea retired 9 Feb 28. Wednesday nice day. Bruce better was home all day. except over to Uncle Wm a little while after tea - retired 9 1/2 Feb Feb Feb -- March 1st Thursday. sewed all day. was home also. retired 9 March 2nd Friday - nice day. Finished Lill's waist. Aunt Fanny & John here for dinner I went to Tilsonburg with Gorge got two teeth filled. spent evening at Kelleths. retired 2 o'clock March 3rd Saturday - nice day - was home all day Ma & I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 March 4th - Sunday. nice day. went to S.S. & B.C. Maggie McFarlaue was in - Lill & I to church in evening. Gorge Carrie Lill & I in to McFarlaue's after church. retired 9 1/2 March 5th. Monday. grand day washed. &c Ma went down town in after noon - retired 9. March 6 Tuesday ironed - rained in after noon. Mrs Wingrove was in also Mrs Carke. retired 9. March 7. Wednesday. nice day. I went down town in after noon. there Carri, Lill & I w/ {place} for tea retired 9 March 8. Thursday. nice day. quilted I went down town after tea retired 9 March 9. Friday. nice day. Lill to Miss Talbot's for tea. i went to B. Study retired 1/2 10 March 10. Saturday. grand day. busy morning. I went down to Darling's stopped for tea - Mr {McMiekeu?} here for tea Ma off up to Osbornes in afternoon retired 9 1/2. March 11. Sunday. windy day. Lill & I went to S. S & BC. stayed in in the evening retired 9 March 12 Monday. washed & I went with Mr Smith to concert to hear Sara Lord Baily - retired 10 1/2 March 13. Tuesday. ironed - was home all day retired 9 March 14 Wednesday. sewed &c on gray dress. I went down town after tea retired 9 �March 15 Thursday. nice day . sewed. Mrs Wingrove was in. I went down town after tea. retired 9. March 25 Sunday. windy day. we all went to Wyatt's funnel {funeral?} then I went to S.S. Ma & Lill to English Church George was in after Church in evening. retired 10 March 26 Monday. sewed all day. retired 9 1/2 March 27. Tuesday. sewed. on Ma's Black dress I went down town after tea met Mr Smith. rode up to Corner's and back. retired 1/2 9. March 28. Wednesday. home all day washed & retired 9 - March 29. Thursday. ironed & sewed. I went down town after noon. Mr Smith called for me and we went to concert. retired 11 March 30. Friday nice day swewed Ma to Wyatts for tea {load?} to eat warm sugar at John Moores. retired 4 o'clock March 31 Saturday busy day. I went down town after noon very tired retired 9 March --------------------------------- April 1st Sunday. windy & cool day. went to S. S. & B.C. Ma & Pa up to Osbornes after tea Lill to Aunt Sara's - I went & met her. George in after Church retired 10 April 2nd Monday washed I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 April 3rd. Tuesday ironed terrible cold I have. Lill to Miss L. for tea Ma & Pa down town after tea retired 9 April 4 {underneath date: J. Johnson married} Wednesday. very nice day. I went down town in morning - sewed real of day - cold bad. retired 9 April 5 Thursday. snowed at night. Ma & I called up to Jones after tea cold better retired 9 1/2 April 6. Friday very nice day. sewed most of day. Miss {Mines?} & Miss {Luerry?} called Lill & I to Miss Walkers for tea then to Bible Study &c. retired 11. April 7 Saturday busy morning to. I went down town after tea ma in to Wingroves after noon retired 9 �April 8. Sunday. nice day . went to S.S. & BC. also to Church in evening. Mr Smith in after Church retired 10 April 9. Monday. nice day - I went down town in morning. sewed rest of day. Bruce . sick. retired 9. April 10. Tuesday. rainy & snowy day. Old Hen and 11 chicks left nest. sewed most of day. retired 9 April 11 Wednesday. stormy day. sewed. mother went down town in after noon got me black dress. I but lining for skirt out after tea. retired 1/2 9. April 12. Thursday. washed and sewed on stairs. Ma & Pa to Wingrove for tea. Maud Carter here for tea Miss {Sacklack?} called. retired 10 April 13 Friday. sewed most of day ironed and went to Miss Talbot's there to Bible Study retired 10 1894 April 14 Saturday busy day. raked, Mr & Mrs Smith & sister of Lilsonburg called here Lill went down to B.{Strihoffs?} retired 9 April 15 Sunday. nice day. wore black skirt & blue waist for first time went to B S.S. & B Church Lill came home Mr Smith & I went to Springford B. Church had nice drive retired 10 April 16 Monday washed & c. was very tired retired 9 April 17 Tuesday nice time I went to Norwich was to Frankie for dinner and to Miss Cross's for tea retired 9 April 18 Wednesday nice but hot day ironed Aunt Sally & L. girls here for dinner - Emmat Kate Jones were in. I went to Springford in {road?} to meeting retired 1/2 10 April 20 Thursday showery day. moved stoves &c. I went over to Clares for milk & Uncle Wm for eggs retired April 21. Friday busy day. rained some. Lill to Maud Carters for tea I went to B. Study {road?} from Springford was down retired 11. �Aprill 22 Saturday busy day. Mother went up to corner I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 April 23 Sunday was home all day. Lill & Bruce went to S.S. & Ma to B. Church retired 1/2 9 April 24. Monday was home all day in to R Lossing for short time after tea retired 9 April 25 Tuesday I went down town in morning - washed &c - Minnie. Mina & Nellie Lossing in after tea retired 9 1/2 April 26 {underneath date: John Jones a boy -} Wednesday. ironed nice day. Howey's shop burnt in night. was down town after tea down to Darlings retired 1/2 9 April 27 Thursday Cleared cellar. was at shop retired 9 1/2 April 28. Friday nice day. Lill to Aunt Sara's for tea Ma Bruce Lill & I went to {Jibble?} singers retired 11 April 29 Saturday was home and busy all day. Mr Charles Leeter & wife called. I walk down town after tea retired 9 April 30 Sunday nice day. went to S.S. & B. Church George & Nellie Clare & Mr Smith here for tea we went to church then i went for short drive retired 10 April 31 Monday washed cleaned closet & bed room off living room - retired 9 1894 May 1st Tuesday Lill did not go to Miss W. done ironing Her & I went to burg - called at Imries and Kellerts retired 9 May 2nd Wednesday nice day cleared front bedroom. and I went down town after tea retired 9 May 3rd Thursday nice day started Mothers room papered it &c retired 9 May 4th Friday finished brothers room. then went to Bible Study retired 1/2 10 May 5th Saturday busy morning - rained in after noon retired 9 Maggie McF. after tea �May 6 Sunday went to S.S. Bruce to miss Talbot's for dinner - mother went up to see Mrs Osborne rained some. Gorge Nellie Mr Smith and I went to church at Lilsonburg retired 1/2 11 May 7th Monday - washed but had to bring clothes in on account of wind - I went up to MrsOsbornes after tea - also called at Jones. retired 9 1/2 Church Fanny was in for short time May 8th Tuesday windy but put clothes out cleaned pantry. Mother went down town after noon retired 9 1/2 May 9th Wednesday. Lill home - cleaned Mr G - room I went down town after tea called at Comforts and was in to Wyatts. retired 9 May 10 - Thursday Cleaned big room & hall Dave Purves was here for dinner & tea - very tired rained at night I weighed 127 Ibs retired 9 May 11 - Friday - cleared dining room. very tired. retired 9 May 12 - Saturday - nice day- baked &c - Ma went up to Osbornes Gorge & I sat out on steps for while - I went down town after tea - retired 9 1/2 May 13 - Sunday nice day. Lill went up to Osbornes in morning Bruce and I went to Woods. . we went to S.S. & BC. Will Kellest & Beu Hawkins & Dave Purvis here for tea Ma & Sed {bomfort?} went up to Osbornes after tea we went to grass yard for walk. Gorge was in three times during day retired 1/2 11 May 14 Monday washed rained in after noon. was home all day except after milk retired 9. May 15 Tuesday. nice day. r Goodwins niece Mrs Curtis & son here for dinner Minnie here for tea ironed retired 9. May 16 Wednesday. nice morning rainy after noon & night Carrie Minnie & I went up to Aunt Martha's retired 9 May 17. Thursday. rainy night. was home all day. rainy retired 9 May 18. Friday rainy day. Lill to miss F. for tea went to {choir P- Mr Smith called. retired 10 �May 19. Saturday rainy day. Ma up to Osbornes I was down to B Church most of after noon {fixing?} flowers retired 9 1/2 May 20. Sunday. rainy day. Dave Purvis here for dinner went to S.S. & B. Church Mr Smith called & brother & I went to church in evening retired 10 1/2 May 21. Monday washed but did not put clothes out on account of rain. I went to {Coffee ---?} for Pa in after noon Lill went with me we went to hear Mrs Hitchcocks in evening retired 10 1/2. May 22. Tuesday. put clothes out rain in afternoon evening I went down town was to Miss Walkers for tea Nellie & Mina up for short time retired 9 1/2 May 23 Wednesday. rained some. ironed baked - was up to Jones & Mr Farlaues Luna & Mabel Darling up after tea retired 9 1/2 May 24 Thursday - nice morning {name} went to picnic at Lilsonburg rained in afternoon. George Poland and his boys here for call. retired 9 May 25 {underneath date in margin: XXXXX} Friday nice morning. Maggie McFarlaue called for me to go with her up to Hills was gon all morning. rained in after noon retired 9 May 26 Saturday nice day. busy I went down to {place} w/ six flowers - retired 9 1/2 May 27, Sunday. nice morning walk to S.S. & B. Church Magie McFarlaine George & Mr Smith in after tea rained & blew very hard. retired 10 May 28. Monday. washed. Ma hurt eye. I went down to Darlings after tea retired 10 May 29. Tuesday. rained some I went to {confectionary?} tenth - Lill & Bruce Carrie in after noon were at Imries - retired 12 May 30 Wednesday. rained & hailed. Maggie McFarlaine and I to Hills for dinner & teaMi Smith brought me home retired 10 May 31 Thursday. rained some. Aunt Min Flo & Dave here for dinner Ma & Pa with them over to Uncle Wm for tea Dave Purvis here for tea Mrs Fischer & I went collecting retired 9 - M- ------------------------------------------------ �June 1st Friday. rained some. Minnie here for the day - I went down town in morning & after noon went to Aunt Sara's for tea then to Bible Study retired 10 June 2nd Saturday rainy. I went down town after tea - retired 9 1894 June 3rd Sunday, nice morning. went to S. S. & B Church. Lill to Alex McF- for tea. Mr Borvis here for dinner & tea. I went for drive after tea with Mr Smith rained. retired 10. June 4th Monday washedI went down town after tea. Mina & Nellie Lossing up. we four went over to Uncle Wm. retired 9 1/2 June 5th Tuesday. nice day. Lill & Carrie went to Ingersoll to association ironed &c. I went down town after tea call to wee Mrs Purvis she just came here to {drive?} again retired 9 1/2 June 6. Wednesday. nice day. I went to Pat Robinsons for evening had nice time retired 2 oclock June 7. Thursday. nice day I went {dunning?} for father in after noon. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea retired 9 June 8 - Friday nice day. ma went down town in after noon and made some calls. I went to Bible study retired 10 - June 9. Saturday. busy day. I went down town after tea. Mrs Lossing Maggie, Mr & Mrs Purvis here. retired 10. June 10 Sunday hot day. went to S. S Ma to B Church Soph Mr {Oshauder?}. Mr & Mrs Purvis here for tea Ms Smith called and as {I?} went to meeting retired 12 oclock {the following written vertically on top margin} 18 June. started wash. Luna Darling & I went to Lilsonburg was at Kelleth's? for dinner & tea Aunt Martha here for dinner Mr Wright called retired 10 - 19 June home all day rained &c retired 9. 20 June - XXX Wednesday {put?} clothes out &c �{the following now written vertically as usual} June 11- Monday. washed & sewed - Lill came home from Woodstock I went dow town after tea retired 9 June 12. Tuesday. ironed & sewed on cape, Lill went down town. I called at McFarlaues retired 9 June 13. Wednesday sewed most of day. very warm retired 9 14.15.16.17.18 19 &2. sewed &c. very hot. 17 Sunday went to S..S. was home rest of day . June 21. Thursday. warm day sewed Jennie Connell here with Mr & MrsPurvis for tea. retired 9 1/2 June 22. Friday nice day. Lill went to Miss Talbot's for tea. I went down town after tea called at Purvis' and then went to choir practice retired 10 June 23 Saturday hot day. George & I went to picnic at St Charles. Fanny Kelleth came home with us retired 12. June 24 {underneath date: Marsh Bushel & George noble birth a girl baby} Sunday - hot day. we went to S.S. & B.C - Albert Wright& Mr Smith here for tea retired 11 June 25 Monday. washed we girls to McFarlaues for tea then all went to Norwich to hear Black Knight - retired 12 June 26 - Tuesday. Fanny had measles - Nellie Clare. Lossing girls called - retired9 1/2. June 27. Wednesday. hot day. Jones & Elmer called retired 10 June 28 - Thursday hot day. Ma & Fanny went up to Corner I went to garden party with Mr Smith the Lilsonburg people came here and spent evening - retired 2 am. 1894 June 29 Friday. hot day. Fanny went up to Jone's for dinner then she went with me in after noon collecting then I went to committee meeting at {Collers?} Fanny & Lill came down Lill went to B. Study retired 10 �June 30 Saturday. warm day. busy all morning. Fanny Lill & I went to clares for tea. maggie Mc - Carrie P. Nellie & Mina were there also. George P. took Lill Maggie & I for boat ride. retired 12. oclock June June June - July July - 1894 July 1st Sunday. extremely hot day. George Fanny & I went to oil well was gone all morning- I went to S.S. Ma Fanny & I to English Church. - Fanny & I called at Carters and Darlings after tea. George was in retired 10 July 2nd Monday. hot day- big day at Park. we were all there. Mr Smith & Mr McKay here for tea. retired 12- July 3rd Tuesday nice day. Fanny & I called at Miss Talbots & Lossing'sin after noon there us three were to Uncle Ron for tea Gorge took Fanny home after tea Mrs Wingrove was in retired 9 July 4th Wednesday nice day washed I went with Mrs Clarke up to J. Monks. after Cherries. then I went down town after tea retired 10 1894 July 5th Thursday. nice day ironed & sewed also picked currants then went down town after sugar retired {time off page?} July 6th Friday. cooler. rained in after noon. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea- I went to B. Study retired 10 - July 7 - Saturday nice but cool day. busy all day Pa went to Lilsonburg in after noon. Ma & Lill went down town after tea retired 10 July 8. Sunday nice but rather cool. went to S.S. & B Church - Lill to church in evening Mr Smith & I to springford Ms Lossing, girls, Maggie Mc-- {Fau?} Parker & Gorge {Shurrest?} in after church retired 1/2 10 July 9. Monday. nice day washed Lill & I spent evening at Lossings retired 10 �July 10. Tuesday hot day. Ma went up to Osbornes {cherries?} came George {Shurest?} here for tea. retired 10 July 11. Wednesday. nice day but warm Mrs Anderson & Katie called Katie stopped for tea Mr Smith & I went to garden party at Martin's retired 12 July 12 Thursday. Lill & Bruce went home with Aunt Fanny - hot day. Ma & I called at Jones. retired 10. July 13. Friday hot day Miss. Talbot here for tea. I went to B.Study &c retired 10. Bruce came home July 14 Saturday hot day busy morning home all day retired 10 July 15 Sunday nice day went to S.S. & BC. Lill came home Ma & Pa down to Miss Talbots after tea George here all evening retired 11 July 16 {underneath date: Peter Mitchell died} Monday hot day washed &c - I went down town after tea Lill to Miss T. all day retired 11 July 17 - Tuesday hot day ironed &c put {prick?} quilt {on?} Ma went down town aftertea retired 10 July 18 Wednesday. warm day quilted George was in after tea sat on front steps till eleven retired 11 July 19 Thursday quilted very hot day. george in after tea also Soph Kellest & Katie Jones and Aunt Jane Ann. retired 11 - July 20 Friday hot day. took quilt off. Sam Williams fixing {cistern?}. I was at Miss talbots for tea then to Bible Study retired 10. rained some July 21 - {underneath date: Mr Hardy called} Saturday nice day busy morning at shop in after noon - down town after tea -retired 10- July 22 Sunday - nice day. went to S.S. & B Church. Mina Elmer. Gorge & Charlie move up after C. Church Mr Smith called & Lill & I went to church retired 10 July 23 - Monday - hot day washed & put quilt on - rained little. was home all day retired 10 �July 24 Tuesday - hot day - Mrs Clarke and Mrs Wingrove in for a while in after noon. Ma & Lill down town after tea. retired 1/2 9 July 25 - {underneath date: Joe Nobbs has little baby girl} Wednesday. hot day - ironed &c - Mrs C. Jones two children Em. Lottie & Maggie Jones - Laura & Mabel Darling. Mr & Mrs Fischer - Muira Lossing - Charlie Moore & friend & {Freauau?} Moore in after tea. Ma sat up with S. Frank. retired 12. July 26 Thursday. hot day. home all day. we girls went to park to meet Burgensville people. had nice time retired 12. July 27 Friday. hot day. Aunt Fanny & Clara here for the day. I went to Lilsonburg after tea with Charlie Moore had nice drive - retired 1/2 1 {Kenneth?} came. July 28 - Saturday hot day rained at night. I went down to Miss Talbots for while in after noon also down town after tea Ma went with Mrs Clark up to Brouglis. retired 9 July 2. Sunday. nice day. went to S.S. & B. Church. Mil & Jamie here for tea. retired 9 1/2 July 30. Monday washed &c. was home all day retired 9 1/2 July 31 - Tuesday ironed. nice day was at shop. a good share of after noon. Ma & Mrs Wingrove down town after tea I went for drive with Mil. Ma went to garden party at Fischers retired 10. 1894 March 16 {underneath date: Mat Furlong 3rd baby duck} Friday nice day Barrie and I went down to Aunt F. for the day. then to Choir practice retired 10 March 17 Saturday busy day. I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 March 18 Sunday nice warm day. we went to S.S. & B.C. had to take Coats off so warm. Albert {McMefaeir?}here for tea we to church. Mr Smith was in retired 9 1/2 March 19. Monday. nice day. Ma set a {hen?} - washedLill started at Miss Walkers. I went down town and right back after tea Mrs Clarke was in. March 20 Tuesday. rained some ironed. Carrie Cof. Leva and Mabel Darling here for tea Elmer & Freeman Moore up after tea retired 10 �March 21 {underneath date: Walter Lossing birth day} Wednesday. nice day. I went up to Osborne after noon. ma over to Uncle Wm for short time retired 1/2 8 March 22 - {underneath date: L. Wallers birth day} Thursday. rainy day. Minnie here for dinner - I did not feel very good had invitation to L Waller's to party but did not go. retired 1/2 8. March 23. {row of X's underneath date} Friday very windy day. {underlined} Mr Wyatt {/underlined} died 84 years old. Mother called there. us girls to choir practice retired 10 March 24 Saturday windy day home most of day. Maggie McF- was in - went to choir practice retired 10 Aug 1st Wednesday - nice day. busy morning I went collecting for Father boys went with me retired 9 1/3 Aug 2nd Thursday. nice rain early in morning - Mother two boys and I went to Dover with other had nice time very tired Lill went driving with Mrs Clarke retired 9 Aug 3rd Friday cold day. Mrs {Hoofnest?}& Mrs {Youthwaile?} called. Lill to Lossings for I went to B. Study retired 10 Aug 4th Saturday - nice day but cool. Mabel Darling & I - went to Kellests for dinner then to Nellie McLean's- from there to Port Burwell retired 1/2 10 Aug 5th Sunday. nice day. went to Port in after noon then to Port for Church after tea - retired 11 1/2 Aug 6th Monday. warm day. called at Rob {McLeans?} in for noon. started for home at 1 oclock had tea at Kellests- returned home about 9 oclock Mrs Lossing & Mina & Miss Walker here retired 10 1/2 Aug 7th Tuesday, washed. Mina here all after noon we girls went to woods. waded in creek. Mr & Mrs Best here for tea - Ma & I went down town after tea retired 10 Aug 8th.. Wednesday. S.S. picnic - we went Mr McIntosh walked up with us Mr Smith called and I went for drive retired 10 Aug 9st Thursday. busy day &c - nothing exciting retired 9 �Aug 10 Friday - nice day ironed &c Mrs {Wothae's?} & Clarke was in I went to B. Study retired 10 Aug 11 Saturday nice day busy Lill went to Lilsonburg with Mrs Clark. I was busy most of day I went down toww {town} after tea retired 10 Aug 12 Sunday nice day. went to S.S. & B.C. all went for a walk except one - after tea Lucy Osborne here for tea George & Elmer in after church retired 10 1/2 Aug 13- {underneath date is row of X's} Monday - washed &c - went down town after tea retired 9 Aug 14 Tuesday ironed - & sewed went down town after tea retired 10 Aug 15 Wednesday. sewed most of morning. I went to Norwich after dinner Mona L. went with me. Nellie & I called at Frankies- Ma went down town after tea retired 1/2 9. Aug 16. Thursday. sewed most of day. Ma & I called at Jones after tea retired 9 Aug 17. Friday. nice day. sewed all morning went down to Darlings to tea then we went to Oil well then I went to Choir practice then in to Alex McF- for short time retired 1/2 10 Aug 18 - Saturday warm day- busy day. Lisa Darling & I to Miss Walkers - for tea retired 10 Aug 19. Sunday- nice day, home all day- Will Kellest brought Lill home - George was in. I went to church with George in evening retired 10 Aug 20. Monday- put quilt on went down town after tea. retired 9 1/2 Aug 21. Tuesday - washed - &c - ma went down town after tea took quilt off. mr Best called. Dick Goodwin here for dinner and tea - Lisa & Mabel Darling and Mr McIntoch in after tea retired 10. Aug 22. Wednesday. nice day. brother up to St Charles - church. George took Lill & I in the evening- had nice time retired 12. Aug 23. Thursday. Workmans picnic we went - retired Mr Smith called & we went for drive retired 10 1/2 �Aug 24 Friday - nice day but warm. busy most of day we children . Mina & Maggie w/ Lossing had tea at Sulpher well- then to Bible Study retired 10 Aug 25 - Saturday busy morning- Ida Wardell here for dinner Maggie Lossing - Dave & Ellie Purvis here after tea then us girls went down town retired 10 Aug 26 - Sunday {had nearly written Monday} - nice day went to S.S. & BC. Lill & I called up at Jones' after tea retired 10 Sept 13 - Thursday - rained some - Ma & I went down town in after noon. was in stores and called at Lossings & Anderson's - {Bill?} was in for while then we went for drive. retired 1/2 10 Sept 14 Friday nice morning - sewed most of day. Ada {Irvine?} here for tea Nellie & {Mina?} Lossing up for short time then we went to meeting. retired 10. Sept 15. Saturday. nice day although a little showeryMa & I went down town in after noon. retired 9 1/2 Sept 16 Sunday - nice day. George & I went down to Aunt Fanny's. for dinner. Aunt Janie Anne & cousins Emma here for tea Mil Lill & I went to Springford to church. retired 10. Sept 17. Monday. washed &c. I went down town after tea. retired 9. Sept 18. Tuesday. ironed & sewed rest of day Lill went to WCJW convention retired 9 - Sept 19. Wednesday - nice day. had callers - Pa went to London. we put quilt on and Look {took?} it - off. Kate Williams - & Maggie McFarlaue here for tea - rained retired 1/2 9 - Sept 20 - Thursday lovely day. Five of Mr G. friends here for dinner - Lill & I went boating most after noon - Lill went to meeting Mil here after tea retired 10 Sept 21 - Friday nice day. Mrs Wingrove - Miss Comfort Nellie Clare. called Aunt Sara & Eddie here for tea. I was at Roy Lossing's for tea retired 10. Sept 22 Saturday lovely morning. busy Mother & I went down town in after noon. rainy evening retired 9 Sept 23 Sunday. nice day. cool at night I went to Sunday School. Nellie & Mina Lossing and Mel here for tea Elmer Lossing called Georg & Carrie in after church retired 11 - �Sept 24 Monday, nice day washed & ironed &c - worked all day. George & I went to Norwich after tea Lill went {eat?} peaches at Innis- Mrs Lossing & Mrs Purvis called retired 10- Sept 25 Tuesday. busy day. number of callers - callers all evening - retired 1/2 10 Sept 26 Wednesday. big day of all busy morning - was married then Mel & I left for Toronto - {put?} up at Palmer House retired 10 1/2 Belle Lisdale & Wes Fish married Sept 27 - Thursday. lovely day went round city in morning then at two took boat for Niagara put up at DeLacy house. retired 9 Sept 28 - Friday came back to Toronto had dinner then took train for Brantfor {Brantford?} retired 11 Sept 29- Saturday Mel and I walked out to city then went to Ida's for tea & stopped {shopped?} all night retired 11 Sept 30 Sunday - nice day only had little shower went to church at {Carisville?} to Uncle G for dinner called at Murrays after noon - to Will {Letvethoms?} for tea - &c Sept ---------------------------- Oct 1st {strokes in X shapes below date} Monday beautiful day - we came home at dinner then went to Otterville in after noon retired 9 Oct 2nd Tuesday - nice day. went to Norwich in morning and got {carpert?}. Mrs Wm Brough & daughter called rained at night retired 9. Oct 3rd Wednesday. rainy morning I went to town brother here for day. A miss Wallace here for tea we took mother home. rained retired 10 - Oct 4st Thursday - rainy morning Mel went to Norwich and got chairs & table &c- we went to {place} after noon - and got my things Edith Parson was there retired 10. rainy Oct 5st Friday showery day - I was home all day & very busy Mel went to Mill - Mr & Mrs J.B Hill Mr & Mrs With {Johnston?} called after tea retired 10 Oct 6 1894 Saturday nice day. little call we went to show. had dinner at father's also tea three Kellest girls there also - we all went to concert soph came home with us - Fanny & Lizzie stopped with Lill - retired 1 o'clock �Oct 7 - Sunday, nice day. George P here for dinner he took soph home - we went to B. Church Bruce came home with us retired 1/2 8 - Oct 8 Monday - nice day. we went to surprise for Uncle Wm also to Brock Murray's frunnel {funeral?} - retired 9 Mrs L. Smith called Oct 9. Tuesday. nice day washed - we went to town after tea I stopped at mothers while Mel went to Lodge Oct 10 - Wednesday. moved cook stove in Mrs G H. Hill and two boys. also Nellie Clare called busy day. retired 1/2 8- Oct 11 Thursday - rainy morning - put carpet down in front room - I went to Otterville in afternoon Lillie came home with me - Lina Darling & McIntosh called after tea retired 10 - Oct 12 - Friday nice most of day rainy evening I took Lillie home in after noon - retired 1/2 8 Oct 13. Saturday - busy day - Mill and I call WmBrough after tea retired 1/2 9. Oct 14 Sunday cold day snowed little - very little Ma & Pa here all day. we went to church in evening called into see Aunt Sara retired 10 Oct 15 Monday. nice day washed & ironed - very tired Oct 16 Tuesday Mel went to Norwich with apples. then He & I went to Otterville after tea - retired 10 Oct 17 Wednesday. home all day. Mel & I went up to Wm Johnstone after tea had very nice call. retired 10 Oct 18 Thursday. lovely day Aunt Jane Anne & Cousins Emma, called - Mel went to Norwich with apples. then after tea called at JB. Hill's retired 10 - Oct 19- Friday - nice day - Barny here to dinner he was helping Mel to day. Bruce walked up - was here all night retired 9 1/2 Oct 20. Saturday nice day. warm very. Bruce went with Mel to get tile there we went down home after tea retired 10 �Oct 21 Sunday - grand day very warm. {inserted above: we} went to S.S. & B Church there called over to see how George was. there had tea at home. came home by eight - Oct 22. Monday nice day. washed &c. home all day . Oct 23 Tuesday. nice day rained at night Mel & I went down home. retired 10 1/2 Oct 24 Wednesday. Mil was threshing I was down home all day ma & I called at Darlings Miss Walker's mis J.od Fish - Mrs Wyatt. Lossings. retired 9 Oct 25 Thursday. was home part of day. I called a {Thilberts?} retired 9 Oct 26 Friday - nice day. Bruce walked up was here all night - retired 9- Oct 27- Saturday home all day we went down home after tea Albert McMikin there for tea Oct 28 {underneath date: rows of L's in cursive} Sunday nice day - went to S.S & B Church Lill Carrie home with us - we walked up to for Nobbs after tea retired 10 Oct 29 Monday. lovely day baked bread and Lill & I went to Lilsonburg and I got new coat retired George Jackson's called Oct 30 Tuesday. rainy day. home all day. Oct 31 Wednesday. took Lill home. Ma & Mrs Clarke Mr & Mrs Wingrove here in after noon then party in evening - Soph & Favy {Fanny?} here all night - ditcher came 1894 Nov 1st Thursday. girls went home nice day - busy all day. Mel took pigs to Norwich - {R here?} Smith. wife & son here all evening retired 10 1/2 Nov 2nd Friday - busy day - home all day. retired early - Nov 3. Saturday busy all day. Mel & I went to O - after tea Mabel Darling came home with us retired 11 Nov 4th Sunday- nice day. we went over to WmBrough's in morning for mail - we went to Church in evening Monday. nice day. washed &c. busy all day. Will Innis a boy Nov 6th. Tuesday. church ironed &c. busy day. �Nov 7 Wednesday rather disagreeable day snowed some Barry here all evening Nov 8 - Thursday. rather nice day. over head was home all day. Nov 9. Friday. snowy day. Bruce came up in morning. Snowed in after noon. so men had to quit work retired 9. Nov 10 Saturday {cutters?} rain for first time this year but sleighing not good - Mel took Bruce & I home. I stopped all night. retired 1/2 10 Nov 11 - Sunday nice day. Mother Bruce & I went to S. School and B Church - Mel came down for tea then he Lill & I went to Springford to hear Mr White & daughter retired 11 Nov 12 - Monday. nice day. washed. killed pig &c - snowed in night Nov 13 - Tuesday. snowy day. busy all day. Mrs J. B Hill here most of after noon. Mel sick head ache at night. Nov 14 Wednesday. nice day. I went with Mel up to Johnson's in morning for {cutter?} ride came home got {desire of?} baked bread & chocolate cake then went with Mel to B. Haught's after roaster around by Otterville retired 9 - Nov 15 Thursday nice day sleighing gone. Lill Maggie McF- & Nellie Lossing here all day. had Jolly time Nov 16. Friday - I took a very easy day - called at g.H Hills and home by Otterville for mail - Nov 17. Saturday home all day Eddie Brough after mail Nov 18 - Sunday nice day we went to Mrs Wingrove for tea and then over home for short time Snowed some 1894 Nov 19. Monday washed &c - we went to R. Smiths after tea Mr Best called. Nov 20 Tuesday. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Joe Nobbet family here for tea retired 10 Nov 21 Wednesday. ironed &c - was home all day. �Nov 22 Thursday. lovely day Thanksgiving day - I was down home for day. Ma & I called at Miss Walkers Miss Talbots - Mrs D Purvis's Mis Lossing Lill came home with me. Nov 23 Friday - sewed most of day Frankie Kirkly & girls called - retired 9 Nov 24 - {underneath date: row of X's} Saturday nice day but cold and windy - Lill done most of work - Mrs Brough was in - we took Lill home after tea retired 10 - Nov 25 nice Sunday - we went to S.S. & B. Church. did not stop any place - Nov 26. Monday - rather busy day. was home all day. Nov 27. Tuesday Thanksgiving day cold day. Mel & I went down home for tea. then he went to Lodge retired 11 - Noz 28 - Wednesday - was home all day. Nov 29. Thursday - sewed most of day. Nov 30 Friday. nice day. went to town got {carry?} put it up - and sewed rest of day. Mel & I went over to G. Jackson's after tea Nov ------------------------ Dec 1st Saturday busy morning - Mel & I went to Norwich in after noon I called at H. Cross's - retired 1/2 10 Dec 2nd Sunday was called up at one oclock on account of {Rhurbeu?} Smith dying was there most of day. Mrs Clarke & brother here for dinner - Dec 3rd Monday. Mel went to Lilsonburg with Barny I over there most of day. Mrs W. Johnston here for dinner - Miss Clara Smith here all night Dec 4th Tuesday - was over to R. Smith most of day - Mis G Oatman & Mr Best Miss Clara Smith stopped here all night - Dec 5th Wednesday - went to R. Smith funnell {funeral?} - then went down home after tea Dec 6th Thursday lovely day. Barny Austin here most of fore noon - Mel went to mill we went over to Mrs Smith after tea - �Dec 7th Friday - nice day till about four oclock then rained we went to Norwich in after noon - Dec 8th - Saturday rainy day. was home all day. Dec 9th. Sunday. rather nice day home till about five then went down home for tea - Purvis's were there. Lill came home with us Dec 10. Monday - nice day washed &c rained at night Dec 11 - Tuesday nice day - mel took Lill home & brought mother back her birthday. we went up to Velma's and over to Mrs Smiths {Hall?} Brough & Familly here for tea and evening - Dec 12 - {underneath date: Charlie Purvis another boy} Wednesday rained most of day. we took mother home after tea Dec 13. Thursday. bake bread & ironed Mel worked for Barny all day. Dec 14 - Friday nice day. we went to Norwich and had picture taken then was over to Barneys all evening - Dec 15 Saturday busy morning went to town right after dinner Mel came with Barney and I called at Clare's McFarlaues &c - Dec 16 Sunday - nice morig {morning?} - rained little & blew very hard - was home all day. Dec 17 - Monday - busy all day - we went to concert in M. Church I stayed with mother - Dec 18 - Tuesday. sewed most of day. Mother & I went down town called at Mrs Clarkes - &c - Bouchers there for tea I went to Springford in head to meeting - List of Wedding presents Uncle John - $20 1 doz forks - 1 doz knives 1/2 doz desert spoons - 1 doz teas poons {tea spoons} 3 table knifes - Aunt P - $10 Uncle Rob & Aunt Lill - $10.} butter dish - pickle dish & glove hook. Grandma - $10 -} table cloth - 1 doz napkins & tray cloth �{Lina?} & Talbot - $10. Uncle Wirt & Aunt Em - $10 Kenneth Clarke $3 Mother & Father - set dishes Lillie - quilt Bruce - comb. brush & glass- George. &Carrie - water set - Mr Goodwin - trunk - wet Mis Potts irons - bedroom set & holder Cousin Emma Hornby {pin?} - B. SundaySchool bible - Aunt Fanny. table cloth Mrs W. {Sturhoff?} - " " Sara Frank - 1/2 doz {napkins?} Soph Kellest - work baskey Fanny " - centre piece for table Mrs Alex McFarlaue - salad dishes Mrs Sara William - table Maggie McFalaue - tidy Mrs Clarke - paper rack - Maggie Jones - cake plate with handle Aunt J. A - bed spread Nellie Clare - Cake plate with handle �Lina & Mabel Darling - {object} Mrs J. W. Fish - fruit dish - Mrs Walker - silver cake dish & spoon Mr Terryberry - photo John Wyatt - pudding dish silver Mrs H Wyatt - butter dish - china Nellie Lossings - silver butter knife Maggie Losing - painted banner Mr & Mrs J. B Hutt - fancy bon. bon dish James Hornby - 5 o'clock tea pot china Mr & Mrs Wingrove - diner knives and forks doz - steele Mr Smith - gold watch o fob. Forresters - silver sugar bowl . Miss Wm Brough - water set & tray - Hamilton {Burkt?} - an alarm clock - {written in pencil on bottom left: 2002.62.1} Dec 19 {underneath date: row of X's} - Wednesday - was down home all day sewing - Mel came for me in the evening Dec 20 - Thursday - done general work Dec 21 - Friday - done general work - Dec 22 - Saturday {written over: Monday} was home all day till tea time then went over to Barna's for tea &c - �Dec 23 - Sunday. went to S.S. & BC. Bruce came home with us Dec 24 - Monday. nice day. but cold. We went to Norwet {Norwich?} in morning. Bruce here all day - Dec 25 - Christmas day - we went down home for day - Dec 26 - Wednesday - washed. &c. Thelbert's & zina Jack son {Jackson?} here for tea - Dec 27 - Thurs day {Thursday} - very cold day. home till evening then we went over to Will Broughs - Dec 28 - Friday nice day picked turkey & 2 chickens Nelie Clare & Lina Darling here for the day - Dec 29. Saturday nice day very busy we went to town in after noon. Mabel D. came home with us. Dec 30 Sunday nice day. Mabel Darling here we went to B. Church. Dec 31 1894 - nice day - busy all day. I was in to Mrs Hills in after noon - Mel & I went to concert at B. Church for S.S. - Lill came home with us very bad cold O button hold all way round 1 row 32 {triple?} stitches 2 " 34 " " 3 -- 42 " " row 6th 76 " " 7th row 2 Triple stitches {between?} ever three stitches with chain of three {between?} 8th row - same as 7th 9th a same as 8 only 3 triple stitches 10 " " same 9 11 " " " 10 �12 " same as 10 only 4 triple stitches For more information on Mary Emily Parson Smith, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Parson Smith Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Parson Smith Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Norwich & District Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893-1921 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Oxford County, Norwich Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1893-1894 Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1896-1898 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1893-1894 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Parson Smith Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Norwich & District Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Oxford County, Norwich Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1893 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Parson Smith Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bfe321ddedcf350dadce1d57a4f5d3c.pdf 9e2362c4be441053d9133d0e0aa6d439 PDF Text Text �������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9de37ba2c4cee141629a86d1bfe79669.pdf 8189be92ebd8ecaae3b93483d82685cc PDF Text Text George Lewis’ (1838-1911) 1873-1874 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Front cover} Charles Adams pass Book Feb 20 2 lbs Tobaco 90 [cents} Charles Adams pass Book 1873 charged to G Lewis Feb 20 To 1 lb Tobacco 45 " 27 " 4 1/4 lbs butter 15 63 3/4 "" " 2 3/4 " do{?} 15 41 1/4. "" " 1 lb pepper 25 Mar 8 " 1/2 brl {barrel} flour 15. "" " 1 1/2 coal oil 45 3 25 22 1/2 {in pencil} 5 22 1/2 {left margin} Sold A Gregg 2 and 3/4 col cords of wood at $4 and 40c {verso page} Sept 6th 1873 cuting logs in the falow Smith polten and I thomas morgan plowing the sumer falow Sept 9 Sow'd the of sumer falow and I grunting with A lame back Sept 10th loging Thomas morgan and David John Lee and my self Sept 11 pulling peas for John lee �Sept 12 loging very warm day band {bland?} night {recto page} Sept 13 punching up logheaps Sept 14 down to Crofords to Church the first cold day and A Hevy frost at night Sept 15 to Goodwood it raind all the after noon got a brush hook Sept 16 tuesday cuting brush in the falow Sept 17 Wensday Cuting brush on the falow over to Smith Poltens at night and baught A arm chare and raining at night {verso page} Thursday Sept 18 1873 Cuting brush on the falow A very warm day tundering and lightning at night Sept 19 Friday Cuting brush in the falow band night met at Sanders A beautiful day Sept 20 Saturday Cuting brush on the falow A very nice day {recto page} {This page contains entries from the month of June} Jun 9 1873 ordar to A Gregg James Falkner fororder truman Bently. 3 33 June 2 1873 truman bently to order 6 75. June 10 to order thomas Mantle. 3 13 {The diary now returns to entries from September} Sept 21 Sunday to church to Goodwood Sept 22 Monday branding on the falow Dark day and raind all night �{verso page} Sept 23 Tuesday 1873 raking and scratching dark and loury day quit the tobaco Sept 24 Wensday raking in the falow A beautiful day to church to William Gurles Sept 25 Thursday Started to rain About three O clock in the morning till eleven O clock in the after noon fixing up on the falow beautiful afternoon to church to fathers at night {recto page} Sept 26 Friday Went after Horse Doctor for farmer thomas draging on the falow Sept 27 Saturday Started to sow on the new ground A very warm day Sept 28 Sunday A nother beautiful day all Hands William Gurles to church and to robert chapna Chapmans to tea and then to Brother frederick Croford's to church at night to hear brother conor shout {in pencil: ß} {verso page} Monday 1873 Sept 29 looks like the equnoxual storm in the morning the afternoon was a beautiful day went to Mrs david Cuninghams sale Sept 30 Tuesday Sowing the last fall whet on the new ground in the morning went th {Host?} docter in the after noon {recto page} the 1 October 1873 A beautiful day started at the potatoes Had smith and His son uxbridge show day Oct 2 thursday drawing logs for st Smith polten thomas Morgan diging potatoes Lizabeth came Home Oct 3 Friday all Hands to markaham fair A very nice cind of a day all things in a beautiful stile {verso page} �Oct 4 Saurday October raind all day Oct 5 Sunday A little Cloudy all day All Hands to Sisters Gurles to curch and then to Fredrick Crawfords to church at night Oct 6 Monday fixing the House and diging potatoes and laying the foundation of the hous Smith polens house Oct 7 Tuesday fixing the House in the forenoon and raised Smith Pollens House the afternoon {recto page} Oct 8 Wensday 1873 Thrashing for James Dilling beautiful wether Oct 9 Thursday fixing the house A beautiful Oct 10 Friday Broham fair day A Nother very nice day Oct 11 Saturday choring pick potatoes and cleaning the well out {verso page} Oct 12 Sunday 1873 A prety cold day I went up to Dillings Oct 13 Monday thrashing Paid six dollars Oct 14 Tuesday thrashing to fathers George rustenholt cut his throat A little bit {In pencil: à} Oct 15 Wensday Handling potatoes and puting them in the Seler to balls Sale the after noon {recto page} Oct 16 Thursday 1873 To uxbridge village {In pencil: ß} to send George Rustenholt to the silem {asylum?} Mrs Robert Gurley to A paring bee Oct 17 Friday plowing the potato ground went to Samuel tods paring be at night Oct 18 Saturday clening A grist in the forenoon and sowing grass seeds thomas over the old home sted Oct 19 Sunday to ransom forsith �{verso page} Oct 20 Monday to the mill and thomas pughs after aples and to fathers at night to a paring bee a stormey day Oct 21 Tuesday after aples to Halls and at night to father to A paring bee another stormey day and night Oct 22 wensday A beautiful day thorug thomas started to plough and I spliting to wood {recto page} Oct 23 Thursday A rainy day Thomas thrashing and I to Goodwood after the plow harness {harness?} Oct 24 Friday A beautiful day spliting wood in the fore noonor {noon?} pulling turnips the afternoon Oct 25 Saturday Shingling for Smith Polten {verso page} Oct 26th Sunday to church to Mrs Gurles and to G edward Mantles at night rather cold day Oct 27 Monday Shingling for Smith Polten thomas plowing Oct 28 Tuesday A rainey day spliting wood the fore noon to goodwood the afternoon raining and snowing {In right margin} all the afternoon and A paring bee at night {recto page} Oct 29 Wensday Choring thomas plowing frose prety Hard Oct 30 Thursday Mooving Smith Polten in his new house A prety hard morning Oct 31 Friday Cuting and drawing turnips got in eight lods loads it Snowed one inch at night and quite blustering {recto page} �November Saturday 1 1873 Helping to rais fathers House the fore noon and finished the turnips the afternoon A litle and cold November 2 Sunday to the dedication of the new church the fore noon and to church to fathers the afternoo and to claremont at night baptising at night seven ware baptised A raw drisling day Nov 3 monday to goodwood the forenoon to get {A?} land side spliting wood the after noon thomas st {recto page} Nov 4 Tuesday 1873 Spliting wood in the falow Nov 5 Wensday Spliting rails A nother beautiful Nov 6 Thursday Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping went to Farner dillins wood be the after noon Nov 7 Friday thomas I and I Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping to youngs paring bee {verso page} Novem 8 Saturday Spliting rails thomas plowing the sod no snow yet Nov 9 Sunday to James percey all day and went to church at night Nove 10 Monday Thomas and I Spliting rails qite a nice day down to church at night Nov 11 Tuesday Thomas and I spliting rails and went to crofords to A paring bee it started to snow at night {recto page} Nov 12 Wensday 1873 The first of winter About three inches of Snow to start of on this monring Spliting rails Nov 13 Thursday Drawing rails on the Slais {sleighs} for the first time �Nov 14 friday Took the sheep up to Edward Lewis to the ram on the Slais drawing wood the after noon and puting the drags and plow and things up for winter {verso page} Nov 15 Saturday 1873 Went to Claremont Claremont with the Half inch baswood for Mr bundy all Hands thinking that the snow will go of Nov 16 Sunday All Hands to Church To Hear Mr Shermans Fare well Serman His text St John 16 Chap and 13 vers A full Church Nov 17 Monday to Claremont with chop with the wagon and thomas started to Chop {recto page} Nov 18 Tuesday 1873 Geting the Horses shod all A round to thomas latchum Nov 19 Thursday Wensday to Godwodod selling my cord wood to A Gregg at 4.40 Nov 20 Friday Thursday Cilling Pigs Smith Polten Helping A beautiful day Nov 21 Friday salting pork rather stormey started at John Lee's bob sleg {verso page} Nov 22 Saturday Choring Drawing wood the forenoon ch choring the afternoon A beautiful day Nov 23 Sunday A nother nice day th to church the fore noon and Lane Pugh the afternoon and A House full of visators Nov 24 Monday Drawing Gravill on the roads Good Slaing and A little snow this morning {recto page} Nov 25 Tuesday Drawing Gravill put in to days on the roads cold A nough Nuell Nov 26 Wensday drawd one lode of wood to Good wood and started to draw logs to the mill and gave James Dilling forty five pounds of pork A side and sholder �Nov 27 Thursday A Stormey day snowing from morning till night working at John Lee's bob sleighs setled in full with John lee up to date on all acounts {verso page} Nov 28 Friday 1873 A beautiful day after the storm all Hands at John Lee's bob sleighs Nov 29 Saturday A nother pe beautiful day all Hands at John lee's bob Sleighs Nov 30 Sunday All Hands to John Lee's and Had A Good filling out {recto page} December 1st Monday 1873 rather A cold day all Hands at John Lee's bob Slais Decem 2 Tuesday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs A rainey day for A wonder Dec 3 Wensday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs and started them for the George Childs black smith shop A good rainey day from morning till night {verso page} Dec 4 Thursday 1873 one of the windest day that I thin ever saw I think lorenzo Van horn Cild {killed} Got 6 post's from ranson Fosith Dec 5 Friday Thursday A Calm after the Storm Choring Dec 6 Saturday Fixing up aroung the barn the forenoon went van horn's funeral the after noon A bautiful day {recto page} Dec 7 Sunday 1873 A very nice day down to Thomas Mantle's the fore noon and to t church Edward's mantles at night around family at Super Dec 8 Monday laing fence worm {warm} the fore noon it raing the after noon Drawin raills Lizzie went to Buffelo Thomas went to Scott {verso page} Dec 9 Tuesday 1873 Went up to Dillins to put the Shed roof on A prety rainey day �Dec 10 Wensday puting up fence Dec 11 A prety raney day till noon to John Himkel Crosgrove wood be and A dance all night Dec 12 Friday blew monday after spree drawing rals the after noon {recto page} Dec 13 Saturday 1873 A Snowing all day Dec 14 Sunday Down to Wilsons prety Hard Slain {sleighing} Dec 15 Thursday drowing Hemblock Saw logs A very nice day warm Dec 16 Tuesday Athawing day drawing logs the forenoon to mother rushus wood bee th after noon up to S percies at night {verso page} Dec 17 Wensday 1873 slain goin of fast drawin logs to the mill Dec 18 Thursday Drawing saw logs Dec 19 Friday I finished drawing Saw logs snowing Margret Pugh and Margret Comten Came to our place Dec 20 Saturday drawing wood to Goodwood baught A new {parts?} {recto page} Dec 21 Sunday 1873 A terable nice day Mrs Comton and Margret Pugh and alma and malindy and thomas and ann down to uncle Edwards Edward'd and I down to Hillins Dec 22 Monday drawing wood to Good wood the sun melted the snow on the road Dec 23 Tuesday drawing wood A Nice day {verso page} Dec 24 Wensday 1873 Drawing wood A very nice day �Dec 25 Thursday in bed till eleven at Dillins went to Claremont the afternoon not aney slain much at Clare mount warm A nough for the eves to drop Dec 26 friday drawing wood to Good wood snowing the afternoon and at night {recto page} Dec 27 Saturday 1873 Drawing wood snowing all day went Sanders at night paid John crosgrove twelve Dollars Dec 28 Sunday A little like winter this morning church to fathers and Charles adams down to my place and I not to Home Dec 29 Monday took one load of wood farmer took sick A prety wintery day {verso page} Dec 30 Tuesday 1873 A prety Cold day A the first thing is mas to patrick Crosgrove, and rased ellin of the grave and then went to Claremont the baptice tea party and Had A big time Dec 31 Wensday the last day of the year A little cold to Claremont with chop ten bags of oats and four of peas {olders?} Gregs funeral {recto page} January 1st 1874 Thursday New years day A very warm day Helpin James {and?} He Hugh Hugh youngs to saw in my falow and broat {illegible} and I went to the unxbridge village to pay the so note on the mchine Jan 2 Friday drawin wood to A prety nice day {verso page} Jan 3 Saturday 1874 the slain all gon or there about raining one load to good wood and then went to nathen bentles and paid four Hundred Dollars on the place and came by Claremont and fetched my cutter Home Jan 4 Sunday the slain all gone the bare groung {ground} looks nice the wheet is as green as a leek {recto page} �Jan 5 Monday 1874 Thomas and I fixing the well the forenoon went up to the lexion {election} the after noon Mr Percp Percy defeated fr by 60 Jan 6 Tuesday Started to draw the Green wood out A Snowey day and A little like rain at night Jan 7 Wensday A cinde {kind} of A Hailing day and started to rain at night drawing wood the after noon out of the woods {verso page} Jan 8 Thursday 1874 Drawing wood out of the woods Snowing Jan 9 Friday Drawing and snowing Jan 10 Saturday drawing wood snowing all day like fun Jan 11 Sunday A prety nice day thomas and I down David Pugh with the new cuter for the fast time {recto page} Jan 12 Monday 1873 Drawing wood out of the woods took the saw to John Sanders Jan 13 Tuesday drawing wood out of the woods thomas mooved to the village Jan 14 Wensday drawing wood out of the woods plenty of snow for slain Jan 15 Thursday the first cold day to Edward mantles to A wood bee and then over to Patrick crosgrove corsgrove at night to it {verso page} Spree ad and staid all night till broad day light and A prety coldday morning Jan 16 Friday Hard A nough this morning after the spree doin nothing all day Jan 17 Saturday went to th uxbridge village with A load of cordwood for thomas Morgan A nice day {recto page} �Jan 18 Sunday 1874 A beautiful day Jane and I to Goodwood to meeting in the after noon Jan 19 Monday drawing wood the fore noon and it started to rainaf about 10 O cloclck went to Claremont the afternoon and baught A Clock Jan 20 Tuesday drawing wood to not feesing {freezing?} much {verso page} Jan 21 Wensday 1874 raining the fore noon making A ash House cilling A sheep the after noon thawing very much Jan 22 Thursday A rainey day bilding The ashhouse and choring it round the snow prety near all gone Jan 23 Friday A terable nice day the sone shone as bright as A new Dollar drawing wood out of the woods and to Good wood at night and the to fathers {recto page} Jan 24 Saturday 1874 A litle colder the fore noon Snowed very Hevey parts of the after noon and turned quite cold at night Jan 25 Saturday A m wintery day to meeting to fathers Jan 26 Monday february 5 1874 first load 14 second load 23 feb {illegible] one lad 18 feb 12 one load of post 19 �Feb 14 one load of post. 47 feb 14 one lod of post {this entry is circled} from Ransome forsith's posts number 38 and six before 38. 6 44 {end of circled portion} feb 27 one load of post 20 mar 2 one load of post 6 {Back cover} George Lewis George Lewis [illegible] For more information on George Lewis, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Lewis Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Lewis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Uxbridge Historical Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873 to 1874 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, Ontario County, Uxbridge Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. George Lewis Diary & Transcription, 1873-1874 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Lewis Diary & Transcription, 1873-1874 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Lewis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Uxbridge Historical Centre 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, Ontario County, Uxbridge Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1873 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. George Lewis Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������� George Lewis’ (1838-1911) 1873-1874 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Front cover} Charles Adams pass Book Feb 20 2 lbs Tobaco 90 [cents} Charles Adams pass Book 1873 charged to G Lewis Feb 20 To 1 lb Tobacco 45 " 27 " 4 1/4 lbs butter 15 63 3/4 " " " 2 3/4 " do{?} 15 41 1/4. " " " 1 lb pepper 25 Mar 8 " 1/2 brl {barrel} flour 15. 3 25 " " " 1 1/2 coal oil 45 22 1/2 {in pencil} 5 22 1/2 {left margin} Sold A Gregg 2 and 3/4 col cords of wood at $4 and 40c {verso page} Sept 6th 1873 cuting logs in the falow Smith polten and I thomas morgan plowing the sumer falow Sept 9 Sow'd the of sumer falow and I grunting with A lame back Sept 10th loging Thomas morgan and David John Lee and my self Sept 11 pulling peas for John lee �Sept 12 loging very warm day band {bland?} night {recto page} Sept 13 punching up logheaps Sept 14 down to Crofords to Church the first cold day and A Hevy frost at night Sept 15 to Goodwood it raind all the after noon got a brush hook Sept 16 tuesday cuting brush in the falow Sept 17 Wensday Cuting brush on the falow over to Smith Poltens at night and baught A arm chare and raining at night {verso page} Thursday Sept 18 1873 Cuting brush on the falow A very warm day tundering and lightning at night Sept 19 Friday Cuting brush in the falow band night met at Sanders A beautiful day Sept 20 Saturday Cuting brush on the falow A very nice day {recto page} {This page contains entries from the month of June} Jun 9 1873 ordar to A Gregg James Falkner fororder truman Bently. 3 33 June 2 1873 truman bently to order 6 75. June 10 to order thomas Mantle. 3 13 {The diary now returns to entries from September} Sept 21 Sunday to church to Goodwood Sept 22 Monday branding on the falow Dark day and raind all night �{verso page} Sept 23 Tuesday 1873 raking and scratching dark and loury day quit the tobaco Sept 24 Wensday raking in the falow A beautiful day to church to William Gurles Sept 25 Thursday Started to rain About three O clock in the morning till eleven O clock in the after noon fixing up on the falow beautiful afternoon to church to fathers at night {recto page} Sept 26 Friday Went after Horse Doctor for farmer thomas draging on the falow Sept 27 Saturday Started to sow on the new ground A very warm day Sept 28 Sunday A nother beautiful day all Hands William Gurles to church and to robert chapna Chapmans to tea and then to Brother frederick Croford's to church at night to hear brother conor shout {in pencil: ß} {verso page} Monday 1873 Sept 29 looks like the equnoxual storm in the morning the afternoon was a beautiful day went to Mrs david Cuninghams sale Sept 30 Tuesday Sowing the last fall whet on the new ground in the morning went th {Host?} docter in the after noon {recto page} the 1 October 1873 A beautiful day started at the potatoes Had smith and His son uxbridge show day Oct 2 thursday drawing logs for st Smith polten thomas Morgan diging potatoes Lizabeth came Home Oct 3 Friday all Hands to markaham fair A very nice cind of a day all things in a beautiful stile {verso page} �Oct 4 Saurday October raind all day Oct 5 Sunday A little Cloudy all day All Hands to Sisters Gurles to curch and then to Fredrick Crawfords to church at night Oct 6 Monday fixing the House and diging potatoes and laying the foundation of the hous Smith polens house Oct 7 Tuesday fixing the House in the forenoon and raised Smith Pollens House the afternoon {recto page} Oct 8 Wensday 1873 Thrashing for James Dilling beautiful wether Oct 9 Thursday fixing the house A beautiful Oct 10 Friday Broham fair day A Nother very nice day Oct 11 Saturday choring pick potatoes and cleaning the well out {verso page} Oct 12 Sunday 1873 A prety cold day I went up to Dillings Oct 13 Monday thrashing Paid six dollars Oct 14 Tuesday thrashing to fathers George rustenholt cut his throat A little bit {In pencil: à} Oct 15 Wensday Handling potatoes and puting them in the Seler to balls Sale the after noon {recto page} Oct 16 Thursday 1873 To uxbridge village {In pencil: ß} to send George Rustenholt to the silem {asylum?} Mrs Robert Gurley to A paring bee Oct 17 Friday plowing the potato ground went to Samuel tods paring be at night Oct 18 Saturday clening A grist in the forenoon and sowing grass seeds thomas over the old home sted Oct 19 Sunday to ransom forsith �{verso page} Oct 20 Monday to the mill and thomas pughs after aples and to fathers at night to a paring bee a stormey day Oct 21 Tuesday after aples to Halls and at night to father to A paring bee another stormey day and night Oct 22 wensday A beautiful day thorug thomas started to plough and I spliting to wood {recto page} Oct 23 Thursday A rainy day Thomas thrashing and I to Goodwood after the plow harness {harness?} Oct 24 Friday A beautiful day spliting wood in the fore noonor {noon?} pulling turnips the afternoon Oct 25 Saturday Shingling for Smith Polten {verso page} Oct 26th Sunday to church to Mrs Gurles and to G edward Mantles at night rather cold day Oct 27 Monday Shingling for Smith Polten thomas plowing Oct 28 Tuesday A rainey day spliting wood the fore noon to goodwood the afternoon raining and snowing {In right margin} all the afternoon and A paring bee at night {recto page} Oct 29 Wensday Choring thomas plowing frose prety Hard Oct 30 Thursday Mooving Smith Polten in his new house A prety hard morning Oct 31 Friday Cuting and drawing turnips got in eight lods loads it Snowed one inch at night and quite blustering {recto page} �November Saturday 1 1873 Helping to rais fathers House the fore noon and finished the turnips the afternoon A litle and cold November 2 Sunday to the dedication of the new church the fore noon and to church to fathers the afternoo and to claremont at night baptising at night seven ware baptised A raw drisling day Nov 3 monday to goodwood the forenoon to get {A?} land side spliting wood the after noon thomas st {recto page} Nov 4 Tuesday 1873 Spliting wood in the falow Nov 5 Wensday Spliting rails A nother beautiful Nov 6 Thursday Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping went to Farner dillins wood be the after noon Nov 7 Friday thomas I and I Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping to youngs paring bee {verso page} Novem 8 Saturday Spliting rails thomas plowing the sod no snow yet Nov 9 Sunday to James percey all day and went to church at night Nove 10 Monday Thomas and I Spliting rails qite a nice day down to church at night Nov 11 Tuesday Thomas and I spliting rails and went to crofords to A paring bee it started to snow at night {recto page} Nov 12 Wensday 1873 The first of winter About three inches of Snow to start of on this monring Spliting rails Nov 13 Thursday Drawing rails on the Slais {sleighs} for the first time �Nov 14 friday Took the sheep up to Edward Lewis to the ram on the Slais drawing wood the after noon and puting the drags and plow and things up for winter {verso page} Nov 15 Saturday 1873 Went to Claremont Claremont with the Half inch baswood for Mr bundy all Hands thinking that the snow will go of Nov 16 Sunday All Hands to Church To Hear Mr Shermans Fare well Serman His text St John 16 Chap and 13 vers A full Church Nov 17 Monday to Claremont with chop with the wagon and thomas started to Chop {recto page} Nov 18 Tuesday 1873 Geting the Horses shod all A round to thomas latchum Nov 19 Thursday Wensday to Godwodod selling my cord wood to A Gregg at 4.40 Nov 20 Friday Thursday Cilling Pigs Smith Polten Helping A beautiful day Nov 21 Friday salting pork rather stormey started at John Lee's bob sleg {verso page} Nov 22 Saturday Choring Drawing wood the forenoon ch choring the afternoon A beautiful day Nov 23 Sunday A nother nice day th to church the fore noon and Lane Pugh the afternoon and A House full of visators Nov 24 Monday Drawing Gravill on the roads Good Slaing and A little snow this morning {recto page} Nov 25 Tuesday Drawing Gravill put in to days on the roads cold A nough Nuell Nov 26 Wensday drawd one lode of wood to Good wood and started to draw logs to the mill and gave James Dilling forty five pounds of pork A side and sholder �Nov 27 Thursday A Stormey day snowing from morning till night working at John Lee's bob sleighs setled in full with John lee up to date on all acounts {verso page} Nov 28 Friday 1873 A beautiful day after the storm all Hands at John Lee's bob sleighs Nov 29 Saturday A nother pe beautiful day all Hands at John lee's bob Sleighs Nov 30 Sunday All Hands to John Lee's and Had A Good filling out {recto page} December 1st Monday 1873 rather A cold day all Hands at John Lee's bob Slais Decem 2 Tuesday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs A rainey day for A wonder Dec 3 Wensday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs and started them for the George Childs black smith shop A good rainey day from morning till night {verso page} Dec 4 Thursday 1873 one of the windest day that I thin ever saw I think lorenzo Van horn Cild {killed} Got 6 post's from ranson Fosith Dec 5 Friday Thursday A Calm after the Storm Choring Dec 6 Saturday Fixing up aroung the barn the forenoon went van horn's funeral the after noon A bautiful day {recto page} Dec 7 Sunday 1873 A very nice day down to Thomas Mantle's the fore noon and to t church Edward's mantles at night around family at Super Dec 8 Monday laing fence worm {warm} the fore noon it raing the after noon Drawin raills Lizzie went to Buffelo Thomas went to Scott {verso page} Dec 9 Tuesday 1873 Went up to Dillins to put the Shed roof on A prety rainey day �Dec 10 Wensday puting up fence Dec 11 A prety raney day till noon to John Himkel Crosgrove wood be and A dance all night Dec 12 Friday blew monday after spree drawing rals the after noon {recto page} Dec 13 Saturday 1873 A Snowing all day Dec 14 Sunday Down to Wilsons prety Hard Slain {sleighing} Dec 15 Thursday drowing Hemblock Saw logs A very nice day warm Dec 16 Tuesday Athawing day drawing logs the forenoon to mother rushus wood bee th after noon up to S percies at night {verso page} Dec 17 Wensday 1873 slain goin of fast drawin logs to the mill Dec 18 Thursday Drawing saw logs Dec 19 Friday I finished drawing Saw logs snowing Margret Pugh and Margret Comten Came to our place Dec 20 Saturday drawing wood to Goodwood baught A new {parts?} {recto page} Dec 21 Sunday 1873 A terable nice day Mrs Comton and Margret Pugh and alma and malindy and thomas and ann down to uncle Edwards Edward'd and I down to Hillins Dec 22 Monday drawing wood to Good wood the sun melted the snow on the road Dec 23 Tuesday drawing wood A Nice day {verso page} Dec 24 Wensday 1873 Drawing wood A very nice day �Dec 25 Thursday in bed till eleven at Dillins went to Claremont the afternoon not aney slain much at Clare mount warm A nough for the eves to drop Dec 26 friday drawing wood to Good wood snowing the afternoon and at night {recto page} Dec 27 Saturday 1873 Drawing wood snowing all day went Sanders at night paid John crosgrove twelve Dollars Dec 28 Sunday A little like winter this morning church to fathers and Charles adams down to my place and I not to Home Dec 29 Monday took one load of wood farmer took sick A prety wintery day {verso page} Dec 30 Tuesday 1873 A prety Cold day A the first thing is mas to patrick Crosgrove, and rased ellin of the grave and then went to Claremont the baptice tea party and Had A big time Dec 31 Wensday the last day of the year A little cold to Claremont with chop ten bags of oats and four of peas {olders?} Gregs funeral {recto page} January 1st 1874 Thursday New years day A very warm day Helpin James {and?} He Hugh Hugh youngs to saw in my falow and broat {illegible} and I went to the unxbridge village to pay the so note on the mchine Jan 2 Friday drawin wood to A prety nice day {verso page} Jan 3 Saturday 1874 the slain all gon or there about raining one load to good wood and then went to nathen bentles and paid four Hundred Dollars on the place and came by Claremont and fetched my cutter Home Jan 4 Sunday the slain all gone the bare groung {ground} looks nice the wheet is as green as a leek {recto page} �Jan 5 Monday 1874 Thomas and I fixing the well the forenoon went up to the lexion {election} the after noon Mr Percp Percy defeated fr by 60 Jan 6 Tuesday Started to draw the Green wood out A Snowey day and A little like rain at night Jan 7 Wensday A cinde {kind} of A Hailing day and started to rain at night drawing wood the after noon out of the woods {verso page} Jan 8 Thursday 1874 Drawing wood out of the woods Snowing Jan 9 Friday Drawing and snowing Jan 10 Saturday drawing wood snowing all day like fun Jan 11 Sunday A prety nice day thomas and I down David Pugh with the new cuter for the fast time {recto page} Jan 12 Monday 1873 Drawing wood out of the woods took the saw to John Sanders Jan 13 Tuesday drawing wood out of the woods thomas mooved to the village Jan 14 Wensday drawing wood out of the woods plenty of snow for slain Jan 15 Thursday the first cold day to Edward mantles to A wood bee and then over to Patrick crosgrove corsgrove at night to it {verso page} Spree ad and staid all night till broad day light and A prety coldday morning Jan 16 Friday Hard A nough this morning after the spree doin nothing all day Jan 17 Saturday went to th uxbridge village with A load of cordwood for thomas Morgan A nice day {recto page} �Jan 18 Sunday 1874 A beautiful day Jane and I to Goodwood to meeting in the after noon Jan 19 Monday drawing wood the fore noon and it started to rainaf about 10 O cloclck went to Claremont the afternoon and baught A Clock Jan 20 Tuesday drawing wood to not feesing {freezing?} much {verso page} Jan 21 Wensday 1874 raining the fore noon making A ash House cilling A sheep the after noon thawing very much Jan 22 Thursday A rainey day bilding The ashhouse and choring it round the snow prety near all gone Jan 23 Friday A terable nice day the sone shone as bright as A new Dollar drawing wood out of the woods and to Good wood at night and the to fathers {recto page} Jan 24 Saturday 1874 A litle colder the fore noon Snowed very Hevey parts of the after noon and turned quite cold at night Jan 25 Saturday A m wintery day to meeting to fathers Jan 26 Monday february 5 1874 first load 14 second load 23 feb {illegible] one lad 18 feb 12 one load of post 19 �Feb 14 one load of post. 47 feb 14 one lod of post {this entry is circled} from Ransome forsith's posts number 38 and six before 38. 6 44 {end of circled portion} feb 27 one load of post 20 mar 2 one load of post 6 {Back cover} George Lewis George Lewis [illegible] For 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Simpson Diary, 1877-1907 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9dabfaaf4eee36c9c3dc858a59668ccf.pdf a5ab6092744d84d668e25befc9b2f0a6 PDF Text Text Elizabeth Simpson (1823-1907) 1878-1907 Diary Transcribed by RDA Volunteers J. Hextall Simpson A.D. 1878 J. Hextall Simpson A.D. 1878 J.H. {written in pencil: 150} East Garafraxa 26th March 1877 Mar. 26 Lent Thos. Black Fifty Dollars took his note due eleven months hence with interest at ten percent 54 58 " 31 William Ingram Dr To repairing sleigh tongue 2 00 " " " new churn dash 30 2 30 May 19 John Hunter renewed his note to me for Sixtysix dollars. Interest added to principle due in four months 19 Sep. July 12 Robt Grey Dr. To Masoning 15 30 Aug 10 Bot of L. MacMurray watch No 465549 @ 19 00 Warranted for Two years Nov 3 David MacMaster Dr To Finishing Stable 11 75 Aug 8th.. Building stone stable 40 50 Oct 18 Jms Dowling Dr To Ballance of $42.00 for Building Stone wall & Plastering 42.00 �East Garafraxa 3rd January 1878 Jan 3 Lent Vanater Grange {right margin: $ c} Fifty dollars Took Their note due six months hence with interest at .08 percent. 52 00 ' '10 Took from Messers David & William MacMaster two notes each to the value of Twentyone dollars & Sixty cts due Ten Mmonths & Twenty dys hence. 1st Dec 43 20 Sold one of Mesers D. & W. MacMaster's notes to C. W. Simpson for Twenty dollars ' ' 14 Took J Dowlings note for Fortytwo dollars due two months hence interest at Ten percent until paid. ' ' 28 Took contract of ^building stable {illegible - for?} No. 6 S.S.E.G. ' ' 27 Took contract of building stone stable for Robt Hamilton for which I am to have Eightyfive dollars paid before Jan. 1st 79 ' ' 30 Bot lumber for No.6 S.S. stable 9 20 ' ' Hardware for same 4 07 13 35 Feb 8 No. 6 S. S. Dr To drawing material & building stable 800 ' ' Cash expended for material 13 35 21 35 To be paid by the end of the present year with interest on money expended East Garafraxa 8th February 1878 $ cts Feb 8 Expenditure for Clothing 17 50 ' ' 26 do ' ' Boots 4 05 Mar 8 Thos Black Dr By Interest on money borrowed 4 80 ' ' 13 Thos Black renewed his note to me for Fifty dollars due in six months with interest at ten percent. Apr. 11 Exp. for Shovel & Sundries 1 45 �' ' 6 W. H. Hunter Dr. To 2 1/2 dy. chopping @ 1.00 2 50 ' ' 17 Took contract of building stone foundations and stabling @ .70 per perch for W. H. Hunter ' ' ' ' Hired Joseph Hunter. to have .60 cts per day ' ' ' ' Hired John Lamb to have $1.50 per day ' ' 20 Paid K. Manary for ironing wheelbarrow 1 60 ' ' ' ' Sundries 75 ' ' 27 Gave John Hunters note dated May 18/77 into for $66.00 to Pattulbo & Scott ^Barristers for collection ' ' ' ' Expenditures for Collars 1878 April 1 Mothers 88 birthday. Thomas and Salisbury took tea with her at Joshua's. Tom and Mary were there. We set three geese. 2 Let bees out, we put 28 hives in the cellar in the fall and they have all come out strong this spring. 6 I went to Joshuas having heard little Cressy was ill, found Sarah poorly, and the baby something better 7 Went to Joshuas with the intention of staying a few days but finding Cressy and his Mother much better I came home again. Mother came with us and went to Toms April 20 Set turkey hen {This section is written by Elizabeth’s son Walker.} 25 Planted some Dutch top onions. E M S About six o'clock this evening G. H. came and said that Uncle Joshua was killed. He and his man were burying a large stone, when it rolled over sooner than they expected, striking Uncle, and hurting him so much that he lived only about two hours. Hhe must have been hurt internally as Dr Carbert said there were no external injuries of a nature to cause death. Pa, Ma, Berrie, Minnie, and Gatie went down. Pa and Ma stayed all night. as also did Mrs Stephenson �26 Sent a telegram to Maryboro. In afternoon Minnie, Hextall, Carver and I went to Wilcox's. 27 About eleven A. M. Uncle Parker and Aunt Rebecca, arrived having left home this morning. Uncle Joshua was buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery about three o'clock. An exceedingly large number of people attended amongst whom were seven ministers. 28 Pa, Ma, Minnie & Hextall went to Orangeville to hear Uncle Joshuas funeral sermon. Mr Sanderson preached. There was a very large audience, and the church was draped for the occasion. The Primitives gave up their service, and Mr Milner, their pastor, attended and took part in the funeral service. Uncle Parker, and Aunt Rebecca came home with our folks. T. W. Simpson {ie Walker signs off} 1878 30 Salisbury and Minnie went to Sarahs, and took Parker and Rebecca to the railway station. Carver home some ears of our fall wheat he measured one stalk it was 2 feet high. he picked out the ear, it was 3 inches long. May 5 Went to see Mother and Sarah. Mrs. lamb went home yesterday having stayed with them a week. 6 Salisbury sowed carrots. Sent Mary Simpsons saddle to Guelpht {Guelph}. Carver went to fish in the evening he caught a few trout one very large. 7 Paid 75 cents for having the sewing machine repaired. The weather has been very wet lately, it has rained every day to about 2 weeks, it is fine opening weather. The plum trees are in blossom. 8 Heavy thunder storm this evening. we have had an unusual amount of spring. 9. Fair in Orangeville, Thomas attended it. Carver and Salisbury hauling large stones. Jess has a colt. White clover in flower. Cherry blossoms coming out. Jessie Walker came this afternoon. Cecilia went to spend the day at the Dunnings. Andrew Hughsons house was burnt down this evening. it took fire from the stove pipe. Hewitts house burnt today. The weather is colder. 10 Jessie Walker came this afternoon to help Minnie with her {drep?}. 11 Cold, set 2 turkey hens. 12. Sunday. Very cold. There was a very severe frost last night. The ice in the shade did not thaw all day. �13. Very hard frost again in the morning the ice was covered with snow. Sowed some barley. One of Minnie's hives has 'gone up'. The queen must have died some time since. 14. Sowed turnips 16. Finished sowing barley. They finished all the other sowing sometime since, but left the barley fearing frosts, as the spring opened so early. Sowed cucumbers. Another of Miinnie's hivies hives paid off at about 15 cents on the dollar. The frosts do not seem to have injured anything except a few flowers and also nipped the horse-chestnut slightly. 1878 1878. Carver and I went angling , and got nearly eight dozen trout, they were not very large. A Sunday or two ago I was left at home to keep house while I was up stairs the bob-tailed maltese whelp of a cat eat up one of our singing canaries. I was greatly tempted to vent my indignation on it, but as she is a favourite of Mamma's, I granted a it a reprieve, I had no sooner done so than I repented of it and went in pursuit of her. but was too late to see anything but her bob-tail going under The barn, I fired a stone and came very near killing a rooster. On Saturday a kitten about 2 months old attempted to eat a gosling and I accordingly shot it. I tried to shoot another while I was at the job, but could only get a shot as it was running at a distance so that I did it no harm. Two or three nights ago I shot at a couple of dogs which were prowling around. Made one yell but do not know the extent of the injury it received as it was rather dark. J. W. Simpson. 19 Sun Salisbury Grace and I went to see Sarah yesterday afternoon, it was a wet day but we knew she would expect us. she is very very lonely Mother intended comming back with us if the weather had permitted Walker spent the evening at his Uncle Tom's, there has been heavy rain today. We are house cleaning. Carver put birds in his mum case. On Saturday we had to put helebore on the gooseberry bushes as the grubs had made their appearance. Our rye is comming out in ear. 21 Walker Minnie Gatie and Bary went to Orangeville, Mother came back with them, Birdie Wilcox came too. Minnie bought hereslf a sun hat eggs are very low only 7 cents a dozen, tub butter 6 counts a pound 22 Fallow cow calved. Cecilia and Birdie went to Mrs Dunnings. Walker went fishing caught 26. Carver finished the garden fence. 23 Planted potatoes. Mrs Dunning and Aunt Mary came and little Harry, he is a very amusing little fellow. Willie Milner came up to see Walker. Carver caught some fish to-night. �1878 May 24. Berry, Carver, and I, with Sam. + Isaac Reid went in our rig to Leeson's saw-mill, in Caledon, to fish. Got several large suckers and a few good trout. On our way home visited Caledon Lakes where we got a few more trout. Isaac got a very curious bird from a boy, and gave it to Carver. When we got home found that Aunt Sarah and family had come to stay a few days. Gatie spent the day at Dunning's. 26. At the Providence Church today the Rev. Joseph preached, and a most remarkable preach he made of it. His object seemd to be to prove that because he and Mr Hunter were the two most afflicted men in the country they were not by any means the worst men in the township. he compared Hunter to the Gallilleans whose blood Pilate made to mingle with their sacrifices, they fell into bad hands and so did Hunter. He himself he compared to the men on whom the tower of Siloam fell; they were not the worst men in Judea, but they met with an accident. The cow, I suppose, in his case answered the purpose of the tower of Siloam. Sam Reid, and Tom Black, Uncle Tom, and Jessie Walker were here for tea. John, Maggie, and Mary Black called after tea. Salisbury took Grandma, and Aunt Sarah and family home in the evening. J.W.Simpson 27. Thomas went to town with a grist, I rode down and rought home of box of tomatoes cost 15 cts. Tom rode home with us he had been to attend Sarahs business Carver shot 5 king birds. Mother Sarah and family and I paid a visit to Mrs Marshall on Saturday. Salisbury and Carver washed the sheep on that day. Berry took Mother, Sarah and her children home last night, we had Tom black to stay the evening with us. 30 John Blacks horses ran away, one of them was killed, Jim Norris was hurt in getting out a stone, it was reported he was killed several people went to his wake, when they arrived he had recovered. Salisbury and Minnie went to town and took Bondy 1878 to lent to Sarah for a while 31 Peter Alpaugh came to buy bees, but we think it will pay better to keep them till fall, he offered six dollars & swarms for ten swarms he to find the hives. We miss poor old Bondy very much. June 2 Aunt Mary came to tea, also Mr. Luich and old Mrs patullo, Ceclia took tea at Mrs Dunnings and Berry spent the evening at his Uncle Toms heard Mr Milner preach an exelent sermon on "{Shero} Piety at home," Mr Linch preached in, the evening, Thomas arrived home about nine having been in Orangeville since yesterday noon. �3 Mrs Dunning two little girls have been to spend the day with Cecilia 4 Minnie went to W H Hunters Mrs H. having sent an invitation to her to her on Saturday they have raised two barns, and had a bee for hauling brick, also a bee to make a tufted quilt, there were a great number of people there about two hundred sat down to dinner, Salisberry had a team there and the other boys were at the raising. 5 Another barn raising today, Coyns, our boys were all there it was very dangerous, as the timber was hardwood and much warped. Minnie went to Mrs. Hunters again to help with the quilt, Salisberry drove Cecilia and me to town in the morning we went to Sarahs, and while there Mrs Hiscock arrived on a visit, Sarah having sent for her, it has been a very cold day we were wrapped up like winter and most of the men had overcoats on. Mr Murry dies a few days ago of delirium tremers he was only twentynine years of age. Mr Hilgoar came home with Walker the other day to tea, he admired our garden very much, he said it was the best he has seen in this part of the country. planted another box of tomatoes there has been a hard frost, it has killed some peoples potatoes 7 Walker Berry Minnie and Cecilia have been to Orangeville I planted, cucumbers the others not having come up well, the weather continue very cold, Jessie Walker and her cousin Anne Kid are here, 1878 June 9 Miss Stevenson and Mr Barnet spent the day with us 11 Planted cabbage plants 13 Fair in Orangeville, we sold a fat three year old heifer for 25 dollars, and bought a bag of potatoes 1.10 they have risen they were 50 cents a week or two ago. wheat is only 75 cents Carver picked eight ripe strawberries. 14 Planted the potatoes we got yesterday. the weather is hot and dry just surplus boxes on 15 I went to pay a visit to Sarah and Mother this morning. came home in the afternoon Mr Milner and Willis called to see us Mr Milner admired our garden, he said it is the best farmers garden he has seen, Falisbury began to plough the bush. 17 The children all went to Toronto on the excursion train Cecilia has not been there before, they enjoyed their trip very much, Miss McHinver came and na and John called for her in the evening Minnie brought me a pincushion of Indian head work for a present. Carver and Salisbury brought me �oranges, the children are all so kind they generally bring me something when they go away to a distance, Hextall brought me a lovely Geranium in flower from Guelph and Walker brought me a book newly published "The Wreck of the Chancelor." Planted Geranium cuttings. 18 Mrs Wilcox came brought Sarah and her children this morning. the little canary hen, (mate to the one the cat ate) died this morning we are very sorry as the other hen has not laid yet, and if anything should happen to either of them, we should have none left. 19 Salisbury took Hextall and his man to Hamiltons in Ameranth Mr Lightbody called with a load of plants. he offered to give us boxes of choice flowers for a double Geranium we took them and got 2 other boxes; so we shall be set up for flowers this year if they do well, Berry took Jess and colt to the other place. 20 Minnie and Berry went to town this morning, Salisbury got boots 21 Walker and Thomas went to town with a grist, Thos went to Sarah, she sent us a splendid beasts tongue, it has been a very wet day. bot 82 lbs sugar 7 dollars 1878 20th. After school I went to the swamp, at Berry's desire to see if the horses were all right. I went on an exploring expedition into the swamp, where I caught three young crows, and got little praise for not bringing them home. as the women want to domesticate some of them. J.W.Simpson 24th Monday This evening wrote to Cousin Mary, also to J.E. Wells, Associate Principal of the Canadian Literary Institute, Woodstock, to arrange for my going there. Did not return to the swamp for the crows, as it has been raining almost all the time since. Cut rye-straw for hats. In eight more days I shall be freed from that abominable school teaching, another year of it I think would almost bring my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. J.W. Simpson 24 Eight little ducks hatched Old Mrs Coulter came this afternoon. Thos took her to Orangeville in the buggy after tea, she is eighty-seven years of age and travelled alone all the way from Bracebridge, yesterday 2 men called for something to eat just as the children were leaving for church, a few day ago 2 others called on the same errand Salisbury scuffled the carrots. Johnston Hughson brought a horse to be doctored Jordan brought one on Saturday for the same purpose. 26 One of Carvers hives swarmed, Mr Milner and Willie called to say goodbye Mr M gave us his likeness, Mrs Mcdonald came. �27 One of Walkers hives swarmed, but the bees went back a tramp came in the afternoon gave him ten cents, am half afraid he is an impostor we are braiding straw for a hat for Walker. Carver caught a young crow and brought home to tame, the canary laid the first time this summer. 28 Walker had three swarms and I had two today, it has been extremely hot, Walker is ploughing the bush while Carver fixes hives June 28 Peavoy came at noon with a message to Thos. I suppose he went away with him. finished hoeing carrots. 29 Salisbury and Walker ploughing, exceedingly hot. Carver very busy fixing hives, we had 4 swarms today 1 Hextalls, Walkers one that went back the day before yesterday, one of mine that came off yesterday about 3 oclock went back and swarmed again at 9 we did not know it had left the new hive till this morning one more of mine swarmed today, Berry went to town tonight July 1 to get his plough mended, made fly paper, as the flies are troubling. Yesterday Sunday Hextall came home, Hamiltons brought him most of the way, soon after he arrived one of his hives swarmed, Salisbury took him back at night and I went too we had a very pleasant drive Thomas came home at night having been away since Saturday noon. Today one second swarm two swarms, the weather is very hot Carver shot a muskrat and a snipe Jessie Walker and Maggie Black called in the evening, Mr Burnet and Miss Stevenson drove up, they had been to Mono Centre. 2 Heavy thunderstorm, the boys finished ploughing the bush, one second swarm today. 5 5 swarms today. Walker finished teaching school, Salisbury took him to Amaranth to work with Hextall Cecilia and Minnie went with them for a drive. Mr Wilcox brought Sarah and children yesterday 6 2 swarms, it is very hot weather again, Salisbury put floor in horse stable 8 Yesterday Sunday, we had 2 swarms, I heard Mr Griffith for the first time. it seems very dull without Hextall and Walker 2 swarms today about 2 oclock as Minnie and Carver were fixing a hive the bees became so much enraged, they rushed over the fence and attacked the little ducks, which were cooped up quite a way off. Gatie ran to let them out, as the bees would have stung them to death in a minute when they rushed at her, we thought she would be killed, Carver {continues on next page of diary} 1878 �threw her into the Asparagus, still the bees clung to her. her hair was full, she screamed Oh bring some water Minnie threw a pailfull on her her head, which quieted the wretches they had stung her head in several places, one stung her in the corner of her eye, and some on her neck and leg, we covered her head with wet soda and applied the same to the other places she was in dreadful pain for a while, 4 of the ducks were stung, 2 recovered, 2 died Carver got 2 stings while helping Gatie, and Minnie one, A tramp came 9 3 swarms today, Gatie is much better, her neck and leg are very painful, her head is esier, her face is dreadfully swolen one eye was quite closed this morning. Mr Griffith and Mr J Simpson called about ten oclock, Carver got a bad sting on his neck which is more than usually painful. the weather being so hot makes the bees so cross. 12 A rainy morning, rather finer in the afternoon, Salisbury and Carver went to town after dinner every thing went off peacibly in Orangeville Mr Henderson and Mr Mckay spoke to the Orangemen in the town hall. 13 9 swarms 3 came off at the same time, Carver took some surplus honey out of one of the boxes for us to use, Minnie was standing at the door when a bee stung her one the nose, she kept cold wet cloths on it all the afternoon, which took the swelling down so much that she was able to go a ride on horseback in the evening. 15 6 swarms today 4 came off at once, however Carver hived them all right. Comenced haying, Picked gooseberries and black currants for preserving, we have a many of both, a man called begging, gave him ten cents as he seemed a pitiable object Yesterday being Sunday Mr Linch took tea with u s and Jimmy Walker dinner Thomas went to town early in the morning and returned at night. Just as we were beginning dinner Walker came in having walked 8 miles he was dreadfully hot 1878 We had black currant pudding, and chicken and peas to dinner Salisbury took Walker most of the way back. Minnie and Gatie and Carver went with them for a drive, but the buggy broke when the had gone about 2 miles and they had to walk back all but Berrie who took Walker further on. 17 17 One swarm of Carvers, a man called to mend umbrellas he said he would mend one of ours if we would boil him six eggs and give him bread and butter, and milk, he repaired it well 18 It has rained most of the day, as they could not work at the hay Berry went to town, to get the buggy repaired, Cecilia and Minnie went with him, Minnie bought a linen dress for me. Cecilia went �to Mrs Websters. Thomas took tea at Dunnings, 1 swarm of Carvers. the day before yesterday Carver and I took 3 cards of honey out of a hive, and two surplus boxes full of honey off, One of carvers hives that swarmed is wo three times is working in the surplus box. 23 This evening Hextall and I walked home from Amaranth, having finished the barn today. 25 Commenced cutting rye. Salisbury and I cradled in the afternoon till it began to rain. There is the prospect of a settled rain J.W.S. Aug 1. Commenced cutting fall-wheat yesterday in the afternoon; hired Joe Hunter to help at $1.25 Today we were hauling hay and cutting wheat concurrently, but it rained very heavy in the afternoon. The wheat is an excellent crop, but the weather is extremely unfavorable for harvesting it. If the it is fine we shall be able to finish cutting it to-morrow morning. Hextall went to build Aunt Sarah's stable yesterday J.W.S. Aug 1 3 Rebecca and Louisa Lowry, my nieces arrived from Maryborough having driven themselves in a one horse buggy. 3 Minnie went with her cousins to see Mother and Sara, the reaper broke in the afternoon. Walker too it to Orangeville to be mended Hextall came back with him they have been cutting rye 5 Mr J. Hunter did not come, and Thomas is at Sarahs, we got Hextall to help the boys haul fall wheat, as it looks very much like rain, it is an excellent crop. Yesterday, being Sunday, they all went to church and R. and L. Lowry and Jessie came back with them, Rebecca went home at night with Jessie, and came here early this morning. I put down a {illegible} jar of ripe gooseberries is tight to see if they will keep. Richard Allen came to see if we wanted any help, we were glad to hire him to help with the harvest as Sarah wants Hextall to get her harvest, as she cannot get anyone 7 T Thomas came home last night about 12 oclock having been away since Sunday, morning three days at Sarahs, Hextall went to Sarahs this morning. 10 10 Minnie made me a dress this afternoon, she began after dinner and had it finished at a quarter past 4 oclock. she did every stitch herself, including making button holes, and covering buttons to go all down the front she made a black collar, and trimmed the sleeves with black. Rebecca and Louisa Lowry came this evening to stay over tomorrow, They finished hauling barley Tom has been thrashing yesterday afternoon and this morning. Thos has been there Walker has been binding at Toms this afternoon he is extremely tired as indeed most of us are. We took a surplus box off, the bees were taking the honey out. �12 Yesterday, Sunday the Misses Lowry and Jessie were here and also Pettit came home with them from church and stayed all night with us, Carver is poorly with the summer complaint, Strogers had a hive of bees swarmed, they went back. 1878 Aug 13 Walker went to cut his Aunt Sarahs oats Minnie rode down with him and walked back. Cecilia went down too and spent the day at mrs Websters, and rode home with Walker at night they have been hauling wheat, and would have got all in that is cut only a very rain storm came on in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Griffith took tea with us, Hextall went to Sarahs to night to work. 14 Thos is at G Dunnings thrashing, Salisbury cradling wheat and Walker Carver and jim pulling peas, they got one load of wheat at noon just before a very heavy thunder storm which stopped them again the wheat is very much rusted. Thisis the day fixed for Mr and Mrs Stevenson to start for England. 15 Walker Gatie and Minnie went to Sarahs, Nellie Webster returned with them to stay a few days. Hextall came back with them from Sarahs. 16 Hextall went to Toronto, a very heavy thunder storm in the afternoon with hail which has cut the grapevine leaves and bruised the grapes, there was no storm in Toronto today. 17 Hextall came home before breakfast having staid all night at his Aunts as it came on very heavy rain just as the train arrived in Orangeville. 20 19 Yesterday Sunday I went to see Mother and Sarah in the evening today Walker and Hextall are working at Sarahs, Killed a sheep 21 Hextall went to Toronto to work at the exhibition buildings Walker is going to finish Sarahs harvest and the stable at her new place. 22 Carver went to help Walker haul his aunts oats but found they were not dry enough, he got home just in time to have some of Gaties plum pudding as it was her twelvth birthday, she has had a party of little girls the weather is fine now. Carver and Berry fetched a load of lumber from 23 the other place, Carver shot six pigeans 23 the sun was so hot yesterday is melted. the comb in one of the hives we did not see it till today nearly all the honey was {continued on next page of diary} �1878 run out we only got about 3 pounds out of it. This is a very poor honey year so much rain,The potatoes have taken some desease, the tops are drying. Minnie and Gatie picked a basket full of brambleberries. Aug. 30 To-day, I am resting from my labors. I have lately been working at Aunt Sarah's harvesting & building a stable. Carver helped me a couple of days. It looks like Indian Summer to-day, there is such a lot of smoke that one can see only a short distance. They are ploughing for fall-wheat. 31 Walker and Carver went to hunt they got some pigeons but got wet to the skin Sep 1 Yester Sunday was very rainy J Reid and T Black came to tea. Salisbury and Carver took Walker to Fergus to go by the cars to Woodstock, they got home at 4 oclock it has been a fine day but it came on wet at night Thos is threshing at Toms Berry went there after he came home. We had another letter from Hextall. 5 Went to Orangeville took some eggs to my surprise they are only giving 8 cents per dz, we went to see Mother and Sarah, she has sent for Louisa to come to stay a while, I got a letter from Hextall. 6 Sowing fall wheat for which we give 1.10 per {lsb?} 9 Yesterday Sunday Lizzie Stevenson walked up to spend the day went to church with us Aunt Mary came to tea 11 Alpaugh and his brother came to take up our bees as he wanted the get the bees and brood out of the hives we are not going to keep over, it turned out very wet. Minnie went to stay a few days with Miss Stevenson 12 Fair day and very wet it has rained hard all day Alpaugh left this morning it {page cut off} to as last night 1878 Sep 14 There has been a great storm last night, in Orangeville the rain came through the upper stories, down to the stores and damaged some of the goods, in Woodstock the water was two feet high in the street. Hextall is in Toronto and he writes us that the Don rose 14 feet people were washed out of their beds the sidewalks floated the water was 2 feet deep on many of the streets. Hextall was in a thrashing machine shop all the machinery was washed out of the lower flat, the �boiler (about 30 feet long and 4 in diameter) was carried by the flood upwards of thirty rods. The water rose above the bridges and did immense damage. 17 17 This day has been the election, they telegraphed for Hextall and Walker, Hextall came this morning and went back tonight, he is looking well. Yesterday we traded our wool with Canada 20 Sarahs sale has been to day I went down also Cecilia and Thos and Berry went in the afternoon, the rain came on heavy just as the sale closed, it has rained all the way home 23 Finished sowing fall wheat , Mr Ringrose brought Carver an owl, he has stripes 25 Gatie paid a visit to one of her schoolfellows, and brought home 2 letters from Walker and one from Hextall, he has been a very good corespontent {correspondent} since he went to Toronto, he has written every few days to one or other of us, it is very pleasant to hear so often from any one who is absent. We got the cucumbers to day as it seemed as if it would be a frost it is very cold. Carver pulled up the cucumber vines and tomatoes. the Adirondac grapes are ripe. The high winds have blown off all the pears Oct 15 Carver Cecilia Thos and I went to visit our relatives in Maryborough Rebecca went with us, she having been staying here 2 or 3 weeks it was very pleasant to have her company on the road, we arrived at Parkers about half past 4 oclock 16 Went to Drayton this morning to see Clara Smith and came back to Richards to tea. Carver shot 4 partridges and a rabbit 17 Rained all day we went over to Cliftons to tea. 18 Returned home a very fine day we upset a man {continues on next page of diary} 1878 in Elora he backed his buggy between our buggy wheels, he picked himself up amidst the laughter of all the people who saw the upset. When were were about 14 miles from home the buggy broke, we had to get out and put a rail under the box. Called at the post office and got letters from Walker. 19 Hextall and Minnie went to get the buggy mended, and to see Mother, as we thought she would be anxious to hear from Maryborough. Sarah has been just a week in her new house 21 Minnie and Jessie Walker went to pick leaves and moss to make picture frames with �23 Carver shot 2 ducks at one shot as they were flying over. Walker sent Carver a beatiful {beautiful} book from Woodstock. Nov 1 Hextall is building a kitchen for Sarah 5 Mary Logan Simpsons birthday. two years ago she was here on her birthday we made her a party 8 Recieved letters from my neice Mary Simpson, they are living at Brantford. Carver is helping Hextall at his Aunts. I sent a book to Walker by post yesterday, we killed 28 turkey 9 Took 27 turkeys to town, we kept one for Sunday, we have eight live ones yet, those we sold were a splendid lot, one weighed seventeen pounds. we got seven cent per lb. we sold 28 chickens, and 2 ducks. Salisbury and Cecilia and I went to Sarahs and brough Carver and Hextall home with us. 10 Mr Linch took tea with us, it is thawing after a week of winter weather. Hextall worked at his Aunts cellar through frost and snow. one sever cold day he built as much stone wall as was three regular days work, he had the mortar mixed with hot water to keep it from freezing as he used it. Thos bought Jim a pair of boots, the third he has had since spring 11 Very rainy. covered the grape vines. 12 Mr Griffith commenced meetings at our church 13 A deal of snow fell last night took the sleigh to church 1878 Nov 14 Fair day in Orangeville Thos and Jim took Rosa down sold her for $22 Salisbury took a ton of hay to Mamarys yesterday. hay is very low from 6 to 8 dollars. Thomas bought a cow from Mrs Bucanhan the other day price 20 dollars. 20 Minnie called to see Mrs Stevenson; on her return from England. Salisbury haulled 2 loads for Sarah Hextall is at home mending the horsepower of the thrashing, he came on Sunday when we had the first turkey. Jessie Walker came yesterday to tea. Carver has a new suit of clothes for best cost 10.20 21 Minnie went to spend the afternoon at her Uncle Toms and from there to church in the evening. Mr Griffith is holding meetings every night. We recieved letters from Walker he has done extremely well at the quarterly examination, being first in Latin and second in Algebra, the result of the other {brakes?} he had not learned when he wrote last, he writes home every week. Mrs. Stevenson has �brought a few things from Cousin Hextalls for us, it is so kind of them to remember us. It is fortythree years since we saw any of them. Carver has new boots price 2. 75 26 Salisbury has been hauling wood to Orangeville yesterday and today, he brought such a nice pair of overshoes for a present to me for the benefit of my rheumatism, the other day Minnie brought me a pair of felt boots lined through with flannel, I am sure I ought to get better with so much kindness and attention Hextall has had a new suit of black made, cost 21.00 Salisbury bought himself a pair of boots price 3.75 Carver shot a partridge yesterday. The winter seems to have set in now after more than a week of fine weather since the severe spell we had before it, which we all thought was winter in earnest. We have learned that Walker was first at the examination in Greek and Latin. Dec 11 We have been thrashing three days and finished today. 12 Got the bees into the cellar we left them out till now 1878 Dec as the weather has been so mild this 19 Salisbury we went to Fergus to meet Walker who is comming home for the vacation. They got home about 4 oclock. Jessie Milner came with Walker to visit some friends in Orangeville. As Jessie was very anxious to go to town to night, after the horses had been fed Walker drove down as Salisbury had not time. Minnie and Cecilia accompanied him. they went to Sarahs and brought Hextall and Carver who were working there home for the evening. 20 Salisbury has a very severe toothache, so Walker drove to town this morning with H. and C. to their work at Sarahs kitchen. Gatie and Minnie went with them. Made pork pies and sausages, and mince meat 22 Mr and Mrs Stevenson and Irwin and Lizzie spent the day with us. Hextall fetched them and took them back they enjoyed their drive, and we enjoyed their company very much. 22 Hextall Berry Carver and Minnie have been to a tea meeting for the purpose of building an Orange hall lodge it raised about 200 dollars. Mr Griffith and his boy took tea with us. Cecilia is beginning with the chicken pox. This is Candy night. 24 The boys took 26 dozen of egs to town they are selling at 15 cts. the weather is extremely cold, it has been snowing for a week �25 Christmas exceedingly cold and stormy the roads are blocked up, the boys went through the drifts on horseback to see the state of the roads. We had a goose and plum pudding Gatie is very poorly she has been in bed all day as well as yesterday 26 The weather is not quite as severe, Salisbury has been breaking roads, the people have to go round by the back of our barn as the road is snowed up. Cecilia is much better but has only been up while her bed was made. we have had a busy day, washing and killing poultry, we {picked?} 5 geese, and 3 turkeys. The boys brought the horse power round and set it in the yard ready for the thrashing. Hextall has a cold his chest is very sore. 1879 January Dec 29 Walker Hextall Minnie Salisbury and Carver spent a most delightful day at Mr Stevenson Jan 1 A beautiful day, it has been very cold and stormy for nearly 2 weeks. We had goose and rolypoly puddings, and had a splendid time 2 A great change in the weather snowing and blowing fiercely Berry took Walker and Jessie Milner to Fergus, we got Hextall to go with them as it was so extremely stormy, they arrived home at eight oclock at night, it turned out a most terrific day the worst it has been for years, the boys had to take fences down any {and} go into the fields to avoid a drift in the road 10 feet high Salisburys face was frozen and one ear we had a very lonesome day at home. 4 The storm still continues all the roads are completely blocked up except the town line on which Hextall rode on horseback to town today. 2 sleighs have been at Boneys 2 day storm bound We miss Walker dreadfully. We wrote to him today as we knew he would be anxious to know how the boys got home 5 Salisbury and I went to Sarahs 6 They are out making roads, they can't get on the road from J Nichols to Farnells. the teams all have to go all the way in the fields, every one is surprised the boys got home from Fergus with the sleigh on Thursday, the horses had to wade through deep snow nearly all the way home sometimes there were only their heads out when they got home the harness was frozen on, and about an inch of snow on them the boys wraps were also together on them �7 I went to Doctor Carbert to get some medicine for myself 15 Miss Stephenson has been out about a week on a visit. We had several pleasant drives in the sleigh by starlight which she seemed to enjoy immensely. Feb 7A sleigh load of our Maryboro friends came down to see us, there was Uncle Richard, Uncle Parker & 1879 Feb 7 Aunt Rebbeca, and Cousin Clara with her little man Johnnie Smith and their little daughter Grace and also another cousin and her child Mary Jane Davison, Mr Davison is as yet a stranger to us. The children both seem to be very superior and are no discredit to their relations. After a stay of three days which they spent amongst the three places Uncle Tom's, Aunt Sarah's and with ourselves; they started on their journey home. We enjoyed their visit very much. Richard, Parker, and Rebecca came with them 5 The ram died after being sick a few days, he was a fine sheep and cost us twelve dollars. Hextall and Minnie have recieved invitations to Lizze Reids wedding which is to take place on the 18th being Alberts birthday. he will be 22 years of age, Sara bought a cheese from Maryboro 55 lbs at 9 cents 12 Salisbury went to a bee at Mrs. L Hunter to haul rail, it has been an extremely cold and stormy day, they had to bring the rails 16 miles, the wind blew so fiercely that the road got so bad that some of the loads upset, it was 9 oclock when they arrived at Hunter with the loads. We have got severe colds. 18 Minnie and Hextall are gone to the wedding they were to call to take Jessie Walker with them. Carver is very poorly, not able to hold up, Berry has had the diptheria and is just recovering. He has had all the work to do today, which with cutting stove wood has made him quite ill again he has been confined to the house the last three days. Last Friday Carver and Hextall killed Ingram, she was very nice beef, we sold the 2 hind quarters at four dollars and sixty cents per cwt. Berry and Thos went the same day to Greys in Amaranth for oats, they bought 57 bushels at 25 cents 20 Rev Mr Linch took tea with us There is a very severe kind of Influenza going round, Carver and Salisbury have it. Mother Cecilia and I spent a day at Mrs. Stevenson 1879 �March 1 We have all excepting Hextall had attacks of the Influenza. Walker has been ill with it but is better 3 Minnie and Salisbury went to Sarahs and found that Mother was very ill. Hextall Thos and I went. Uncle Tom went with us. 4 I came home at noon having staid all night with Mother she is something better. I scraped some paper off Sarahs parlour preparatory to papering. Mrs Lamb went to stay with Mother 7 Spent the day at Sarahs I have been nearly every day this week Mother is much better 9 Mr and Mrs Stevenson and Lizzie spent today with us Irwin walked up in the afternoon, The sleighing is nearly gone it having been thawing yesterday and a thunder storm last night Hextall went to see Mother is she is much better I should have gone to see her this evening but it came on heavy rain The steeple of the new Presbyterian church was blown down at nine oclock tonight 11 The roads are miserable the snow being so deep here and none halfway to Orangeville a sharp frost last night high winds Mother is no better on the whole, 13 Mother is much worse, last night we did not think she would live till morning, T Every went to Garafraxa to tell our folks Tom returned with him about 3 or 4 oclock in the morning, Mother gradually revived, and by daylight was able to talk, 14 Telegraphed to Maryborough for them to come, Geese laid 17 Richards birthday, he and sister Rebecca arrived last night 19 I came home having been at Mothers to day without comming home 20 Richard went home today as he was obliged to be at home of Friday 24 Rebbecca went home by the train as she left on such short notice she was anxious to go home Mother is no better 1879 April 1 Mothers birthday she is 89 years of age. We went to see her, I have been there about three fourths of my time for three or four weeks, I staid there two nights and one at home. It is a very fine day, but the snow is quite deep up here yet, we go to town in the buggy, as there is no snow past the �cemetary. Miss Stevenson came home with us. My Sister Rebecca came back last night by train Mrs Lamb has been staying at Sarah 3 or 4 weeks and has gone home this morning for awhile April 2 Cold and windy with a little snow. Minnie's wedding day. A nice little party assembled assembled about nine o'clock A.M. to do honor to the occasion. The marriage ceremony was performed at half past nine o'clock by Rev. Griffith. Miss Stephenson was brides-maid, and I acted grooms-man. The guests were Mr. and Mrs Reid, and Isaac Robert; Uncle Tom & Aunt Mary, and cousin Jessie; and the Rev. gentleman and lady. At four o'clock I drove Sam and Minnie or rather Mr. and Mrs Reid to town to meet the train for Monoroad. To visit Evan's living near that station, and from thence they propose continuing their tour to Weston. Toronto and about. J.H.S. " 5 Pleasant though a little cold today. Berry and Carver have been working at the swamp all day getting posts, and poles for fencing. Salisbury drove Mother and Saty to town to stay with Grandma through the night ant pass the morrow with her. This is the first night we have kept bachelors hall. We have got an old man layed down in the bunk for the night, he is a tramp and came seeking loggings. {lodgings} He is a hard headed old Scotchman. I hope he wont waken till we are about in the morning. & I hope he is not somnamabulic. I should have put hops under his pillow to ensure sleep {J.H.S.} 1879 April 8 I went to see Mother this evening, found her something better, Hextall Berry and Cecilia went to the blue ribbon meeting, the roads are very bad for wheels on account of the depth of the snow, in some places, we were nearly upset tonight, Hextall and Carver jumped out or we should have gone over 9 Sam and Minnie returned from their tour, which they have enjoyed very much. 10 Fair day in Orangeville, and extremely disagreable day snowing and blowing tremendously, Salisbury rode to the village in the afternoon as he wanted to see I Simpson about a new wagon, there was scarcely any fair on account of the weather, Mrs Lamb came back to Mothers today. 11 My Sister Rebecca went home today, as Mother is so much better 12 I went to visit Mother we hope she will recover soon though every one gave her up the doctors said she could not live long. 13 Sunday a very snow day soft. Hextall, Salisbury, Sam and Minnie went to church in Orangeville in the evening the weather having cleared up �14 Salisbury and Hextall went to the village this morning and bought chairs and 2 sets of bedsteads for Minnie. Hextall took another load of furniture for Minnie to their new home, Hextall has made a Lounge, washstand, dreping table, a very handsome sideboard and a most splendid oval cherry table, a large one for Minnie. Sam took Minnie and Gatie over this morning. Carver went with them. they called for Jessie Walker. They got safe there with all their crockery and glass ware which filled the sleigh, Thomas and Tom have been at Sarahs all day cleaning her oats up. A last years lamb got hung today between some boards. 1879 April 18 Hextalls birthday, he went home with Sam and Minnie last night to spend to day with them. Minnie found him very useful fixing things for her, had letters from Walker and Mary 19 All of us who are at home eccepting Papa wrote to Walker, they are having their Collage {College} examinations now. 21 R Allan came to work this morning they are going to give him 50 cts per day he is cultivating with one team, Carver and Berry are ploughing with two others, Hextall is making a churn for Minnie, and Thos is gone to town it is the warmest day yet; the bees are enjoying themselves vastly but don't seem to be very honest and have to be closely watched, they were set out on the 18th {ins?} Carver sold two hives to Toms they took them on Saturday, Mrs G Cowling died yesterday morning at half past eight of consumption. Salisbury and Carver rode on horseback to Minnies after tea last night, Minnie has Bondy with her as he is such a good house dog he will be useful to leave when they go away. Thos gave her a cow and calf and she is going to have Jess Carver gave her 2 turkeys, 3 geese, and 18 fowls, and a case of stuffed birds. 22 Mrs Cowling buried today, Sam and Minnie called with their team. Cecilia and I rode back with them. Berry came to fetch herus at night, I was glad to see them so comfortable, the roads are very bad the snow is in high ridges in the middle of the road in several places. it is enough to break a buggy if it does not upset. 25 Hextall took Gatie part of the way to Minnies, she walked the rest. I went to see Mother, found her very much better 26 Minnie and Grace walked home this evening. Grace is very tired, Sam's boy George has been here most of the week with his team as his land is not ready yet and our people will help him. in return Minnie is going to stay all night and Sam will come tomorrow, Hextall is working at Sarahs I got a pair of everyday boots �1879 April 26 R. Allan is working here, we had him most of last wee. I engaged a girl tonight to help me as I find I have too much to do 27 Finishe sowing, except a {fim?} peas and oats mixed and the barley, George went back to Sams and Salisbury went too Minnie rode here this morning with Isaac and Berry took her to Orangeville in the buggy to do some shopping. I was glad to get her to do some shopping, for me too, as I could not get away. The boys sold 12 hives of bees to Charles Palmer of Dundalk for 72 dollars. 30 Palmer took his bees away, it is piercing cold. Mary Ellen Robinson came today she is 14 years old and we are to give here 3 dollars for a month. May 1 David Allan began to work here. Carver shot 2 ducks on W. Ingrams pond, he stuffed them. Mrs Dowling called We had letters from Walker the other day the college Exams are over he has done well, came out ahead again. the University Exams begin next Monday, they will last three weeks. We are anxious to see him again. it is so long since he went away. Set a hen on duck eggs yesterday. 2 Minnie got letters from Walker today. Carver has been grafting some trees for her, and helping her plant trees. We have been cleaning up in the garden. everything is very late, David Allan rolling grain. I began to make some fine shirts for the boys. The weather continues very cold yet. 3 Carver and I went to Orangeville, shopping and went forward to see Mother, I was very glad to find her so well she looks better than she did before she was ill. Hextall came home with us 4 Sunday, very showery the three boys went to church Sam and Minnie went to see the old folks at home 5 Nellie and George Webster came to get flower roots. they started with a large basketful, to carry to Orangeville. 1879 Carve trimed the gooseberries Salisbury went to help Sam again. R. Allan came this morning and his boy tonight. we have eighteen goslings hatched, Carver caught a groundhog. May 6 George and Nellie Webster spent today here and took home some trees at night. Allan and Carve worked in the garden in the morning. the weather continues cold. �7 Carver dug the rhubarb and Asparagus beds and trimed fruit trees this evening, he rolled grain and fall wheat today. We have ten more goslings, Finished planting onions, and sowed lettuce, mustard, and beet planted currant slips. Cecilia went to visit at her Uncle Toms. Jessie was gone to Minnies Today has been pleasanter weather Richard Allan carried home tonight 62 lbs flour 3 lbs butter and some rhubarb roots. Gues he will be tired enough when he gets home 8 Salisbury came home from Sams, Gatie went to the Dunnings 10 Carver and Cecilia drove to Orangeville this morning shopping Gatie got a very nice pair of button boots 1.60 and Carver a pair at 2.60. Set the first turkey hen on 20 eggs. We have 15 chickens Butter is 15 cents, eggs 9 cts. Sent to Scott Weston. Carver got his money from C. Palmer for the bees he put 50 dollars in the Bank of Commerce. We got 2 letters from Walker tonight we were very glad to recieve an excellent likeness of him. I was gratified to learn he is doing very well at the examens it is along time 2 weeks examinations, I hope his health will be good if it is no fear but he will succeed Richard Allan and his boy David with Mr. Robinson all went home tonight loaded with roots and cherry trees Allan took 3 dz eggs to treat his children with 11 I went to see Mother found her better but low spirited 14 Sent Mary in to take Hextalls straw hat it is so hot I thought he must need it, I gave her an order on {Borkless?} she bought herself a new dress, a very different one 1879 from what I recommended her to get May 16 Thos took a load of hay to Manary's we have been whitewashing, Cecilia went to Minnies last night to stay till Sunday 17 Thos took a load of hay to McCarthys. Allan, David and Mary R. went home tonight 18 Sam and Minnie came this morning. Berry fetched them in the buggy we went to church in the afternoon. Hextall did not come home as he wants to finish his work at Sarahs. Mother is not so well 19 We have been house cleaning. We miss Minnie very much Gatie is attending school. Set turkey she laid 26 eggs. They were going to wash sheep but they could not find all of them Salisbury found 4 of them Tonight near Orangeville 26 Walker came home, he look rather pale and thin �Mother went back to Sarah today she has been here just a week, Minnie and Gatie went to get a hat for Cecilia they bought a very nice plain one for 2.50 at Gilchrists June 7 There has been severe frost last night the grape vines were frozen through the coverings I put over thm, it is very cold to-day. I went up to Minnie tonight and took her goslings. Butter is only 11 cts in Orangeville and eggs 7. I have sent 2 pails of butter to Weston 9 Carvers turkey hen hatched 13 turkeys all light collared our gobbler is lost he left home 2 or 3 week since and we have heard nothing of him The boys Hextall, Carver and Salisbury are putting up the wire fence. Walker has gone to visit Minnie. Hextall bees one hive swarmed but they went back 1879 June 13 One of my young turkeys came out. planted tomotoes. 14 Sent a pail of butter to Weston 16 Hextall and Walker went to Mono Centre, they had a long ride 38 miles, it has been very cold all day, the men wearing overcoats and mitts to drive in. Gatie had some ducks eggs given her. Carver set them tonight, all our duck eggs are bad. Toms bees swarmed 17 Hextall went to Milton this morning. The rest of my turkey hatched, five days after the first one, the eggs were all set at the same time, I have seventeen and Carver has thirteen and Minnie 13. 19 Gatie, Carver, and I went to Minnie this evening, she gave us some splendid rabbit pie. Planted cabbage plants 26 Thomas is gone to Mono Mills. Minnie and Sam came this afternoon. the boys chopped some grain for him The weather has been extremely hot the last three days. Hextall is bridging at Milton. {The following is probably written by Walter} July 1 This morning came down with Sam, and we set to work to make a horse- {rake?} and finished it before ten. Hextall brought a young lady from town, and Minnie from the "Hollow", and in the afternoon William Lowry came so that we spent a very pleasant day. The Providence Sunday School held its pic nic to-day in Dunning's grove, it broke up about 6 o'clock just when the proper time for picnicing with pleasure had arrived. We had started to go to it just after tea, but met {H-illegible} coming from it. �" 2 Carver went to fence on the bush lot this morning, and I was consequently left to hive any bees that might swarm, and to my sorrow two swarms did come off. Hived them without difficulty, though I did not succeed in getting them all in. There was another swarm in the afternoon but Carver was on hand, so that I was none the worse of it. July 3rd. 1879 July 3 Went with Minnie and Sam to Tom Reid's. It commenced to rain when we had made half the distance, however, thanks to buffalo robe umbrella we were not much the worse. Spent a very pleasant day, and shot at a dog coming home, but did not hurt or even frighten it. 4 Mr & Mrs Griffith for dinner, and egg-and-bacon pie for tea. Have neglected Euripides Sadly this week, Had intendedd to have read most of it this week, but have done less than 100 verses yet. J.H. Simpson {Back to Elizabeth's handwriting} 18 Two hives swarmed, the last this year, as also the last year on the 18t 26 Minnies birthday, Walker drove me up to spend the day with them, a rainy morning. Our folks finish haying last night. Walker has been mowing for Sam. since dinner we called at the Grange and bought 20 lbs of new currants for a dollar. 27 Minnie and Sam and Walker dined at Toms and took tea here 30 Beyon to cut fall wheat. Sam and his boy are helping {helping} us, our people helping him in return 31 Finished cutting wheat 17 acres and cut a field of barley. Grace is staying with Minnie for a day or two we are busy, putting Cherries away Canning and preserving, they are a splendid crop I made currant jelly today August 4 Hauled wheat and barley, Minnie came and helped us pick raspberries, we are well supplied with raspberries this summer Minnie has sent me four times 6 Minnie helped us pick and stone cherries, for preserving. set the domestic to pull paper of the dining room walls preparatory to repapering, she made a very {continued on next page of diary} 1879 �August small mark on the wall for her half day work 17 Cleared the dining rooms walls of paper this morning, and Sam and Minnie came at noon, we whitened the ceiling and hung the paper this afternoon. They hauled barley till about 5 oclock when rain came on and put a stop to that. 8 Our folks purpose threshing tomorrow so we are busy preparing. Heard from Hextall today. we had 2 letters from him on Tuesday. Sarah and her two eldest children {mathed?} up today. The weather has turned cold suddenly today it was extremely hot yesterday. Made nineteen apple and cherry pies this afternoon. Our young turkeys some of them are greatly afflicted with rheumatism or something similar, I have been applying coil oil, and other remedies, but nothing avails. 9 Saturday and threshing. Minnie and Sam arrived here this morning extremely early, we have had a busy day I do not know how I should have done if Minnie had not come to help me, she put the carpet down in the dining room, which looks nicer than ever, ^and hung the pictures They threshed barley till teatime and fall wheat afterwards Eggs have dropt again, they have been ten cents for a few weeks past, butter is also lower, from 5 to 8 cts The other day a horse kicked John Dowling and broke his jaw he is doing well. We used the first apples for pies and sauce, the wind was very rough yesterday and blew many apples off. 12 Orangeville is made a county town it was carried by six hundred majority. Hextall came from Galt to vote. 15 Very cold, Finished cutting wheat. 16 Walker and Grace went to Orangeville. finished cutting grain 17Sunday, Mrs McGill was buried today a very large funeral. over fifty trains, D. Caroll buried a baby too today 1879 August 18 Grace started to school again after the vacation Walker and I drove to town 19 Minnie and Sam came this morning, Minnie and I went this afternoon to pick raspberries we got a nice lot, Dismissed the hired girl she having gone home on Sunday to return in the evening and did not come back till just before dinner today so I told her I should not want her any more paid her wages, and sent her home again she shed tears. A telegram came at noon to say Hugh Peers is dead. Minnie and Sam went to Weston about 9 oclock to night they will travel all night it is 45 miles. �Hextall went today to Mono Centre to see a farm, he returned home tonight he has rented the place, I wish he could have got a farm nearer home, but there are no good places here to rent 21 Sam and Minnie arrived here on their way home from Weston about 4 oclock this morning they have had no sleep since they went away They found their cousins in the greatest grief their loss is indeed very great. Hextall is helping Dowling to harvest 22 Graces birthday she has Maggie Hatcher Eliza and Lillie Hunter and ElizaJane Dunning to spend the day. Cecilia had several presents, a beautiful goblet from Minnie a satchel of Indian work from Maggie Hatcher and egg cup from E Hunter a lovely penknife from Hextall that bought in Galt for her, and a large wax doll, the day has been fine till evening, when it came on a very heavy rain, with a tremendous wind, it has blown nearly all the pears off one tree. The Jefferson plums are getting ripe, 1879 August 23 They would have nearly finishes harvest to night, if it had not rained after tea, Minnie, Sam and Walker are gone to Orangeville 24 Finished harvest. Crab apples are ripe, and very plentiful. September 30 I went to see Mother, and had a delightful ride home by moonlight 2 I have spent today at Minnies, and had a very pleasant visit, went early in the morning and left Cecilia at home to keep house, she has managed splendid everything done up when came home at night she had Georgina Dunning to spend the afternoon. Carver is at home ploughing for fall wheat, the rest are helping Sam with his harvest. 3 Carver helped Minnie to take up her 2 hives that she had there they not having made honey enough to keep them through the winter. It came on rain about 10 oclock and has continued most of the day Salisbury went to town with Hextall who has gone to Mr E Evesons for a few days to make boxes for him to take his things to Manitoba in Walker has commenced to study again after helping on the farm about 5 weeks 4 4 A wet day most of it there is an exceedingly high wind, it blew very hard all night Thos has been hunting 4 days for eight sheep which we lost one sheep died yesterday. Red plums are plentiful and are ripe it is very cold had to light a fire in the dining room for the first time this fall. Carver took up 3 hives to night, this has been a very poor season for honey 1879 �{The following is Probably written by Walker} Monday, 15th Sept. Spent to-day in reading Virgil's Georgics, which are extremely very fine, but are also very difficult to read. Minnie spent the day with us: she came and returned on horseback. Last Wednesday (10th). Berry and Carver went to Mono Centre to put in some fall wheat for Hextall. Did not expect them home till Monday night, but they came on Saturday night. having put in eight acres. Berry sowed it in two hours and twenty-five minutes. Two weeks from to-day I leave for college. I want to finish the Georgics and read three books of Horace before I go, and should like to do some Latine Prose, as I have seriously neglected the latter J.H. Simpson {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 17 Walker has been out shooting, he shot 2 pigeons yesterday he and Carver went hunting for the first time this fall they got 8 pigeons and a rabit. Carver has been thrashing at Blacks. Mrs Dunning paid us a visit 25 Minnie, Sam, Cecilia, Carver and Berry, Walker and Hextall attended the Agritural {Agricultural} Exhibition in Orangeville. I went down with them and staid with Mother, The show is poor this year. I bought a new bonnet for myself not before I needed it. 27 Minnie came to help me with Hextalls and Walkers things and took 2 fine shirts home to make and 4 others to get up &c. Oct 1 Hextall and Priscilla Avison were married today Walker was groomsman and Miss Willson bridesmaid Thomas and I Sam and Minnie spent the day at Mr Avisons where the wedding was celebrated Mr J Avison P.M. minister of Toronto performed the ceremony, he is a cousin of the bride. Walker left for Toronto in the evening, so I lost two of my boys in one day, Pretty hard. 1879 2 Hextall and Priscilla went home with Sam and Minnie last night, they all came here this morning, and after dinner the newly married pair started to visit some of her relatives, we expect them back on Saturday. It seems so lonely without Walker we do not expect to see him again till Christmas and then only for a few days. Half of my children have left home, and there is a great blank in the house, but we must not be despondent, but be thankful that we have still three left. My children every one of them are, and always have been a very great comfort to me 7 Salisbury is helping Hextall to move onto his farm, Cecilia went to spend yesterday at Mrs Websters. �10 Preparing for threshing tomorrow it has been a very hot day we have had very warm weather more than a week. The grapes are ripened nicely, we have a splendid lot of them. the smaller kind of pears are also ripe. Berry came from Hextalls yesterday. he called to see his Grandma. Sarah has bough a melodian. We sent letters today to Walker and Mary Simpson 13 The weather is cooler, for nearly 2 weeks the heat has been oppressive the horses seemed to suffer more from the heat than in summer, and sweat more. We threshed Saturday and Monday. Minnie came to help us. Hextall and Priscilla were here yesterday. 15 Minnie came over with her buggy and took Grace and myself to visit Mr McKinnens. They made us very welcome, we enjoyed our visit very much. Richard and his daughter Lizzie paid us a visit, last week. 17 Salisbury Grace and I went to Orangeville, and to see Mother, it is as cold as winter the ground is covered thinly with snow, and it is freezing all day 1879 Sep Oct 17 Salisbury went to Altor to get a ton of bran. butter and eggs have advanced in price, they are each 15 cts, cheese has also risen. 17 cts per lb Nov 1 Salisbury and I went to the Cataract with the wool we had 94 lbs for which got 21cts per lb in trade. it was a fine morning, but it turned out a bitter day we recieved a note from Mrs Pettit to say she would be in Orangeville this evening and asking the boys to fetch her to our house, it was too late to go the so Berry will go tomorro, David Spring left today he has been here 3 months and 2 weeks @16 per month 3 Yesterday morning Salisbury and Grace went to fetch Mrs Pettit from Orangeville, they got back in time for Sabbath school, Mrs P. had not come they brought Miss Stevenson back with them about 11 oclock Mr and Mrs P. and their little girl arrived having driven from Brampton the day before and stayed all night at Strogers as it was so stormy Sam and Minnie also came. Miss Stevenson went home with them in the evening. it snowed all day 4 Mrs Pettit went with us to visit Minnie, they are going to thrash to morrow 6 Mrs Pettit and her daughter left us this afternoon Carve drove them to Strogers in the sleigh, we have had such a pleasant time we were sorry she could not stay longer. Miss Stevenso came with her folks from Minnies �7 Lizzie rode to town with Thos. Minnie came this afternoon, as it is thawing our people are getting turnip up. As Thomas and Lizzie were jogging along between Corbetts and the railway track the horses took fright at something and sprung to the side of the road throwing the buggy into the ditch. Thos fell out 1879 Nov and Lizzie jumped out, a wheel passed over T. leg fortunately neither of them were hurt the horses ran into town where some man struck Darbey on the head with a piece of wood and stopped them they had not upset the buggy nor hurt themselves 8 A most beautiful day we trimmed and covered the grapevines, brought the potatoes into the cellar, and finished getting the turnips. Hextall and Priscilla came to night. 13 Yesterday Sunday. Grace, Salisbury and Carver went to dine with Minnie. A very fine day, the bees were out like summer. Today I went to buy things at the Grange, we drove onto Minnie had dinner there She came back with us we called on Mrs Marshall Minnie drove Grace and I to visit Miss Huivers and another day to Mrs Stevenson 18 Clear and cold Put the bees into their winter quarters Minnie came killed chickens 20 Extremely cold. took 13 pr chickens to Bookless's they would give only 25 cts pr pr, as there are so many in the market turkeys 7 cts in trade, they have also lowered yarn to 50 cts. We drove down to see Mothr, found her much better it has been snowing most of the day but the wind is so high it is blown off the road it is bitter cold riding in a buggy. Carver is helping Same to lath and fix up 21 The frost was very severe last night. Tho's and Berry brought the sheep and steers from Sams, they gave two to Sam for the keep of the steers. Tho's bought two cattle and 7 sheep from Tom {Every?}, he also bought a yoke of oxen at the fair price 70 cash. he and Johnie drove to Orangeville this afternoon in the waggon, to bring some sheep home. he bought Johnie a pair of boots price 2.50. Jonathan D. Webster has been living here a little over 2 weeks. they have hired him for a year for sixty five dollars 1879 Nov 26 Walker came home from Toronto for the vacation Hextall also arrived to day to built the cistern. �30 Hextall brought Pricilla and her sister Lizzie to spend the day.Sam and Minnie came here Sam staid at home to keep the house warm as they have been having {having} it plastered, and it is not dry yet. Dec 6 Had a Goose for dinner Minnie made me a dress 7 Had a Turkey for dinner today 10 We all went to Minnies and had a splendid supper roll preserved raspberries pudding, and goose Hextall went with us we had a very pleasant evening 11 Minnie came we had a turkey to dinner 12 Hextall has gone home today having finished the cistern Walker went with them to stay a few days. 18 Salisbury took some sheep to Hextalls Carver has let them to him on shares there are 10 of them Walker came back with them Johnie took a cowe ove he is going to help haul manure 21 A bitter cold day the coldest for three years. McPhersons thermometer froze, Grace walked to Sabbath school and got her ear frozen, when Salisbury got home one of his ears was frozen. Sam and Minnie came one of Sams was frozen soon after they started 20 Sold 66 dz eggs at 15 cts we have sold over 20 worth of eggs this month. Went to see Mother 23 Sold 20 turkeys at 7 cts per lb for cash, and the same day 15 geese at 5 cts trade and 5 ducks at 6 cts per lb trade. Minnie came to help us to prepare for Christmas, she made Gatie a dress. 26 Yesterday Christmas. Hextall and Priscilla, Sam and Minie came also Mr J McHinver and the two Miss McHinver we had a very pleasant day. My children gave me a beautiful brooch and Hextall brought me a nice warm pair of gloves Minnie gave {continued on next page of diary} 1879 me a lovely pair of cuffs, and Sam gave me a vey pretty necktie. Walker brought us all beautiful Christmas cards. Sam bought Thos. an oak walking stick. Minnie gave all her brothers {muffeties?} of her knitting, and lot of other presents were given on both sides, we had a turkey and goose as usual. Minnie brought home the woolen shirts she has mad for Thos and the boys. �1880 Jan 1 We have all spent the day at Minnies, she had an immense goose, preserve pudding. Je We enjoyed our visit very much. 5 Wrote to Cousin Clifton and Cousin Acott. 8 Walker drove Gatie and I to Minnies, we had a splendid supper roast goose and preserve pudding, this is Walker's last visit to them before he goes back to the University. It was a thick fog, the snow is about gone. 12 It was so rainy last night Sam and Minnie could not go home, just after they left this morning Hextall drove up, he only staid a few hours as he wanted to get home tonight. Sarah wathed {washed?} up. Salisbury took Walker to the Station on his way to Toronto 13 Budd cow calved. Salisbury and Carver are cutting logs for sawing into firewood. Cecilia visited Dunnings Carver Gatie and Berry went to Minnies tonight 14 Cold no sleighing) Thos brought some more sheep home, he was offered seven dollars on them as soon as he got home by two men. Salisbury and Carver chopped all day at the bush lot 15 Very bright) Churned, wound and twisted yarn. Mis Hunter came, Tho's took J Reids sheep home and dined at Minnies, Berry and Carver cutting posts at swamp all day 16 Thawing) Minnie walked here this morning, we were so glad to see her Gatie and I were all alone, we seem so few now her and two boys are gone. Thos dined at W. {Hillricks?} the boys choppping posts at bush lot 1880 Jan 17 Thos in Orangeville, Carver and Salisbury chopping posts R{B?} Allen took tea with u s. 18 Carver Grace and I went to see Mother found her poorly this soft weather seems to weaken her, while we were there two large funerals passed to the Cemetary each had a hearse, one was ald Mr Jenkins the other Mrs Ireland. Carver Grace and Berry went to Minnie in the evening. The roads are very muddy. Grace staid there 20 Stringer came. Mr Reid brought a load of {geanin?} to chop but they could not do it. Carver and Salisbury cutting posts they took the oxen they cut and hauled out 80. they were very wet when they came home tonight as it has been snowing all day. Carver caught a Mink in a trap it is a very large one. �22 Sam and Minnie came and brought Cecilia back she has been there since Sunday. 24 The Grangers have an Oyster supper to-night Thos is there the boy have been chopping at the bush all week they take their dinner with them. 26 Sam and Minnie were here yesterday. Cecilia visited N Ingram. hung bacon up to day. 27 M. A. Hunter here to tea 28 Clear and frosty) I made a pair of pants for Thomas. the boys finished cutting poles for the wire fence. 29 Extremely cold) As Carver had to go to Stringers Cecilia rode with him, they called at Minnies she came back with them and brought a pair of double mitts she knit for Carver. on Monday, Sam came in the evening. Esery came, Berry and Carver at the bush getting logs in for sawing 30 Rainy) Thomas went to Orangeville the boys at the bush all day with the oxen, we have been twisting yarn and baking for the sawing tomorrow very high wind 1880 We have tried whether scalding the milk, or churning the cream without answers best we had quite 1 1/2 pounds more in a week with clotting the cream. Butter is only 18 cents. There are poultry thieves around we have lost only one goose, as far as we know, but Minnie has had more than twenty fowls stolen. Jan 31 Cold) Sawing with the machine in the bush lot. Folhender here to tea. What a very pleasant surprise. Hextall drove up after dark. It is very slippery Feb 1 Extremely cold) Cecilia and Salisbury walked to SS school. Gatie staid at her Uncle Toms to dinner and went to church in the afternoon 2 Hextall left us, Thomas got him to take some old iron to Parsons, as he was putting a very large piese in the waggon his foot slipped (as it is so icy) and he fell with the iron on his chest Salisbury thought he was killed, he rocovered {recovered} after a while, and went away to town, I do hope he will suffer no harm from it. Carver started to school today 3 Snowing and stormy) Recieved letters from Walker he says the Credit Valley Railway started on all lines a week ago, so he will be able to come on it when he comes home again The T.G. and B. having got into very bad condition, he sent a box of birds eyes to Carver, they are very costly 1.25 for a very small box full. butter is only 16 cents in Orangeville �4 Minnie came and brought the boys shirts for summer that she has made for us. she also brought a beautiful pair of very fine white worsted socks she has knitted for Walker. It is good sleighing we shoud so much have liked to go to Hextalls but suppose we shall have to wait awhile longer. We got a fore quarter of beef from G. Dunning eighty lbs@ 4 cts per lb H. Dunning and Frank Brown came to tea. 1880 Feb 4 Salisbury got the little horses shod, and hauled posts. Jewel is very lame. Minnie came 5 Cold) Tom called on his way to Orangeville, and said our sister Rebecca had come to see Mother so I rode down with him and stayed all day. Salisbury fetched me home at night. Clifton has another boy also Clara a {son?}, Harriet came to stay with Gatie, Salisbury hauled posts all day. 6 Sam and Minnie called on their way to town, as we purpose going to see Hextall tomorrow she is going with us so stayed all night 7 Very cold) It was quite mild early this morning, but turned out extremely cold and stormy, we went to Hextalls it kept getting colder all the time we left home at half past eight and arrived there at half past ten, we enjoyed our visit very much, we left for home at half past eight. Our party consisted of Minnie Carver, Grace and myself. Rebecca went home today by the noon train Recieved letters from Walker. 8 Minnie and Sam were here all day. 9 Berry hauling posts. Mr Griffiths is holding meetings. Grace, Salisbury and Carver went to church at night. 10 Mr J Simpson took tea with us and preached in the church we all went but Pa Killed a pig. Twisted yarn and washed Salisbury finished hauling posts. 11 Salisbury and Grace went to town shopping, butter is only 15 cts The three young folks are gone to church. Made pork pies. 12 Minnie and Sam came. Carver went back with them in the evening. It is fair day Thomas is in town. As the sleighing is gone, Salisbury is gone to church alone 13 Salisbury Carver Grace gone to meeting �16 Thawing sleighing gone) Mr Griffith and Mr J Simpson called we all went to church in the evening except Papa. 1880 Feb 17 Thawing in the morning. Froze at night with an extremely high wind Salisbury Carver and Cecilia gone to church finished Salisbury's coat. Hired John Hammond at five dollars for a month, he and Berry have been at the woods all day Salisbury recieved an invitation to Miss Dowlings wedding which is to take place next Wednesday. 22 Salisbury took me to see Mother, found her poorly. Minnie staid to keep house for me, we got home in time for tea after which Minnie, Cecilia and I went to see Annie Reid who is ill of inflamation at her Grandfathers. Hextall having arrived here this afternoon went with us Minnie stayed all night with us and Carver went home with Sam 23 Minnie washed while the rest of us went to town. We bought ann overcoat and pair of boots for Salisbury. we went down to Mothers, then called at Mr Avisons for Hextall and got home just at dark. after tea we all went to church except Papa Carver came home, he and Sam have caught a very large raccoon 24 Hextall has gone home and took letters to post for Walker. Sam came for Minnie tonight 25 Salisbury took Jessie Walker to E.J. Dowlings wedding, a very wet day, there were a great many there they went to town for a drive in the afternoon the roads are in a fearful state. Salisbury {attempted} declined to go with them and he and Jessie went to to see Annie Reid instead which was a much more sensible proceeding when they returned from Orangeville their horses and themselves were covered with mud. the bride rode in a covered carriage so she fared better Recieved letters from Walker 1880 Feb 28 Very muddy. Annie Reid continues to get worse. Dr Washington took Dr Corbert with him to see her this evening. they both considered it impossible for her to recover. Sam and Minnie are going to sit with her tonight 29 Freezing hard) The roads are extremely rough and wind very high it blew the pump shed down last night. Got a letter from Walker. Sam and Minnie came to sleep here they having walked from home to see Annie Read she is not expected to live through the night. �March 2 A very fine day) C J Dunning and Cecilia walked over to see Annie. Sam came this afternoon to tell us how Annie is he and Minnie sat up with her last night they did not think she could live till morning. they went home at daylight. and Same came back after dinner to know how she was the doctor has been and was surprised to find her alive, he has faint hope that she may get ove it he is going to come again at nine oclock and stay all night with her. it snowed some last night but it is most of it melted off. the boys went to the swamp to haul wood out but the roads are too bad. 3 Fine morning rainy afternoon) Carver at school. Salisbury and Hammond cutting saw logs. Harriet Dunning spent the day with us. Wrote to Hextall. 4 Sam came to tea, he brought a pig. Annie is a little better. We finished twisting yarn the boys at the bush all day sawing. 7 Annie Reid died today at seven oclock 9 Annie Reid buried. Mr Griffith preached the funeral sermon, Minnie came here in the morning and rode to the funeral with us, she and Sam came back with us when we arrived, we found Hextall had come in 1880 Feb 9 our absence. he went home this evening, it is very cold and the roads are very rough 11 Very cold) Fair day, Thomas went to the fair. Hextall came to buy his grass seed, he went home again tonight Salisbury and Cecilia went to do some shopping. butter is 20 cents, eggs 12 1\2. Recieved a letter from Walker {The following is in a different hand, probably Walker who is away at school in Toronto} Mar 22 Came home from Toronto last Thursday by C.V.R. Started from Toronto at 8:45 AM, arrived orangeville about 1:30 P.M. the train was a mixed one stopped a long time at the stations. The scenery about the Yorks {Ishe?} Credit was very fine. and the large bridge is very fine. On Friday Minnie came down and spent the day. Sunday Hextall & Priscilla and Sam & Minnie spent the day with us Hextall went home to-day. Am going back to-morrow. {Back to Elizabeth} 23 Very stormy) Walker went to Toronto by the Credit Valley railway at 3:58 P.M. Carver Cecilia and I drove to town, we called to see Mother, found her poorly. Walker also went to bid his Grandma �goodbye. Salisbury and Thomas went beyond Marsville to fetch a cow. One of the oldest lambs died. Carver caught another mink, a large dark one. 26 Good Friday, We bought a reciept to get rid of flies and another for Black varnish. 29 Cecilia and I spent the day at Minnies, we rode up with Sam who had been getting some grain chrushed here. Carver fetched us back at night. Thomas is at Orangeville and Salisbury went to Hextalls 30 Minnie drove to Orangeville in their buggy. Grace rode with her. 31 Thomas and Carver at town A Grange meeting here a traveller from Walkers in Toronto was here. Mr & Mrs Dunning an Harriet staid to tea 1880 April 1 Mothers ninetieth birthday Thomas and I spent the day there and Cecilia visited Nellie Webster we had quite a large at Sarahs Mrs Hunter, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Webster Mr Parsons, Tom & Mary it has been a most lovely day though it threatened rain in the morning the roads are dreadfully muddy. 2 Very rainy) This is the first anniversary of Minnies wedding day Cecilia brought the plants up from the cellar, we brought some up a month ago but the weather turned so cold we had to put them away again 3 Salisbury came from Hextalls 7 Extremely cold) Minnie drove here in the buggy Georgina Dunning here to spend the afternoon. Sent 24 lbs butter to Toronto. 8 Thomas and Salisbury took the oxen to the fair they sold them for seventy six dollars and bought four steers for 77 dollars Recieved letters from Walker. 10 Most fearful snow storm with a tremendous wind. 12 Sam came to get Carver to help him to build a chimney. We sent 18 lbs butter to Weston and 12 1/2 doz eggs to Toronto 13 Carver at Sams they have built the chimney, it was not safe with the pipe, as it was so often taking fire. Sent a letter to Walker 15 Very Windy) Mrs Brown died this morning of Paralysis of the brain. she was taken ill last night. About ten oclock Roneys barn was observed to be on fire, it was soon burnt down there were 3 �horses 2 sheep and 3 lambs and a dog burned, the house soon caught fire, then the Orange hall, the wind blew furiously soon W. Ingrams house caught fire, they put it out but the barn and stable are burned down they got the horses out and nearly all the grain but their hay was consumed. As soon as our people saw it Sam and Carver ran over, Salisbury jumped on Charley who was in the yard harnessed and galloped over carrying {continued on next page of diary} 1880 two pails and a scoop shovel to save the grain with, Our poor dog Sandy was burned in the barn,he saw them so busy,so he must scratch and hunt for rats, the fire spread so rapidly they had to run out and did not see that he was left, the flames {krept?} round when they heard him howling, Salisbury tried to get him out but could not, Carver was carrying water to put out the fire at the house and did not know of it till they told him he was dead. He was a handsome dog, and a great favorite. Poor Sandy! Carver bought another dog today a Water Spaniel, he gives 2 dollars for it it is they say a good hunter. Robert Sweedys barn was burnt down today also 2 or 3 houses in Orangeville. 17 Very stormy snowing) The boys helped to put up a stable for Billy Ingram 18 Hextals birthday Sam and Minnie were here 19 Carver Cecilia and I drove to town we got letters from Walter and Scott. We went to see Mother she is poorly we took some carpet weaving to Carsons 20 Nellie George and Joe Webster and George Clingen spent the day, the wind has been high it has blown Sam Paul Hunters new house over, and the roof off David Hunters there have been very high winds all the latter part of the winter. Carver is stuffing a most beautiful duck, he shot a Fish hawk and stuffed it a few days ago also a grashopper owl. We set out the bees on the 12th instent they have wintered well and appear quite strong. Two more cows calved today making six milking cows for this summer. Only one turkey has began to lay yet We had to have Lester shot yesterday as he had too great a liking for eggs. I wrote to Walter and Hextal. 22 Minnie and Cecilia wrote to Walker. Salisbury had a card from Hextall 23 Recieved a letter and a Daily Globe from Walter . Minnie drove to town Cecilia went with her, Mrs Reid Senior is giving a social tonight Salsibury Carver and Cecilia have gone to it ^it is very cold. 1880 �April 30 Berry and Cecilia went to town to send a pail of butter off Sam called on his way to the doctor to get his thumb set he was getting out stones, when the hook of the chain flew up and struck his thumb and broke it just below the joint May 1 Very cold snowing most of the day) Young Moot came for a hive of bees which he has bought from Carver. John Mr Hinver came for one he bought from Walker. We have to feed many of the bees this spring. 2 Sunday a lovely day. Went to see Mother as she is not well. Sam and Minnie were here 3 Very fine and warm) J Dowling got a hive of bees from Carver. Salisbury went to Hextalls this afternoon, he had to walk as they could not spare time to take him even to Orangeville, if he does not get a ride I am affraid he will be very tired, 15 miles is a long way to walk, and it is so hot, he is gone to sow some for Hextall, as he is not well. Cecilia is going from school to Minnie to stay a while, at least at nights as she will attend school 5 Splendid growing weather) We sowed lettuce and trimmed some fruit bushes Carver dug the Asparagus yesterday. They have had Nichols boy working awhile. Today Thomas hired young Keys for six months at four dollars per month 6 Andy Keys began to work June 7 It is a month since I wrote in the journal, have been too busy to write. On the 14 of last month Minnie had a son they could not get a girl, so I have been there most of the time. Walker has been home from Toronto 2 weeks he came off at the University examens with high honors, he and I went to see Mother last evening We recieved a letter from Cousin Scott in Nebraska Cecilia has not been able to attend school for about three week as she had to keep house, it was too much for her to do but there was no help for it. 1880 {The following is written by Walker} June 7th Have been home from Toronto over two weeks, and have had a capital though pretty quiet time ever since. Have been studying ever since pretty steady. Did a little gardening for recreation. Saw a list of honor men to-day in the 'Globe.' and find that I got first class in classics, for which I am thankful. There have been a great many plucked, in Arts 70, and ten of those in the last year, Will �Milner got the scholarship in third yr. Mr Patterson, Mr Griffith's nephew has succeeded in talking M.A. Convocation begins to-day and ends to-morrow, the Univ. dinner takes place tonight. Degrees conferred to-morrow. Shall go to it to-morrow if all is well. I must make a trip on the strength of my safe voyage through the perilous waves of exams, in which so many unfortunate have been wrecked, some alas of my acquaintances, although I am not much surprised at the fate of some of them. The most distinguished honors have been carried of by Miss Charles of St Catherines -- good for the daisies! Attended the laying of the stone of the new Orange hall this morning, but was somewhat disappointed there were only a few there--only a few {some?} of the faithful. Rev Mr McKay officiated. T.W.Simpson {Back to Elizabeth} 21 Hextall has a son we had a letter from him he is about to begin his hay, it is forwarder than here. 26 the bees swarmed the first time Walkers hive 27 A very heavy rain 29 One of my hives swarmed 30 Another of my hives swarmed 1880 July 1 One of Minnie hived swarmed 8 Carver Cecilia and I drove to Minnie in the evening Salisbury went to Orangeville Miss Stephenson sent by him a lovely bonnet for Minnies baby Walkers hive swarmed the second time We have only eight first swarms yet 11 Walkers hived swarmed the third time. The weather is very hot, {The following sentence is slightly different, and seems to be added later by Elizabeth} 11 The bees swarmed for the last time in 1880 12 Hot and showry) The Orangemen have gone on an excursion. Our maid Mary Ann is so lame she has to sit still. Salisbury has gone to search for another girl to hire It is a week today since Minnie Cecilia and Berry went to Hextalls. Walker went with us and stayed to help Hextall with his hay. Mrs Avison rode back with us, she has been staying a few days at Hextalls W enjoyed our visit very much Hextall has a very mise {nice?} place, he has the garden and everywhere in perfect order. �Doctor and Mrs Freeman and Miss Cobham their neice paid us avist, {a visit} they left for Georgetown this evening. 13 Very hot) Minnie came here this morning. The baby has been very ill most of the day. Sam came for her this evening but baby was not well enough to be taken home Carver picked 14 quarts of Raspberries in the morning and he and Salisbury began to plough the Gravel pit field 14 Thomas went to Melville and Alton, he bought a {Praire?} plough from Dick. Minnie went home after dinner today Baby is much better she was up with him most of the night Our maiden left today she rode home with Thomas The Cherries are ripe. We preserved raspberries today Salisbury began to cut hay 1880 July 18 Sam and Minnie took Baby to the Doctor they called on Mrs Stephenson. Thomas spent the day at Sarah's 19 Salisbury Cecilia and I went to town and to see Mother she is about as usual, she does not leave her bed at all now. Sarahs children have had the measles. 22 Minnie came here this morning the baby is quite well again. she only staid a few minuits as Sam wanted to get home, Cecilia went back with them 23 Have been busy preserving and canning raspberries and cherries. Cecilia and I picked 13 quarts, and Carver got as many yesterday, he had to carry them about three miles after he had picked them Our folks are ploughing and sowing rape, They finished haying on the 21st. Carver went to fish tonight he caught some nice little trout. He has been plastering the outside of the house today. the Rev. {Tabry?} visited Thomas. August 6 The boys went to Hextalls to take five steers to pasture Walker took the buggy for them to ride back in, Cecilia and I went with him we spent a very pleasant day Priscilla rode to town with us and stayed at her mothers. Hextall is very poorly Inflammation of the lungs. 8 Went to see mother, Salisbury went to Hextalls to help him with his harvest as he is not able to work 14 Salisbury came home, Hextall is able to work again. �22 Cecilias 14th birthday Miss Stevenson spent the day with us Minnie and Sam came after tea, they have been at Mrs Marshalls all day 23 Cecilia kept her birthday today as yesterday was Sunday she had lots of presents and a little party. the men are all helping Sam with his harvest all our grain is cut. September 3 The weather has been wet for nearly two weeks, we have no grain hauled except some barley Minnies baby has been sick with summer complaint, he is much better. It is so hot and damp, Cecilia had a letter from Hextall he has finished his harvest all but a few oats. Grace also heard from Mary Simpson, Mrs I Simpson has been poorly all summer. Mother has had her likeness taken, I do not think it good she had to sit three times, before it would do, so she was so tired that the picture does not look nearly as well as it should. We have a nice crop of Plums they are just ripe. We had a lamb killed today the first mutton we have had this summer 13 We have succeeded in obtaining another girl, after being without help so long, we are drying the fallen apples the high winds having blown a many off Carver is gone to help Hextall put in the rest of his fall wheat 24 Our girl Annie has had to go home, she seems very sick. Carver took her this afternoon. Grace rode with him they called at Minnies and stayed to tea. We have been preparing to thresh tomorrow but something is broken and they cannot get it replaced in Orangeville, so we shall have the hire the threshing done {The following is Walker's handwriting} September 25th My experience since my last entry in this journal has been somewhat diversified, an intermixture of periods of farming, reading and idlenes. In July I spent three weeks or more with Hextall, and helped him to take off the hay and fall wheat. Guess it did me good but I suffered nevertheless. At home drove the reaping machine and helped to draw in the grain. Pa was taken ill with inflammation of the lungs two weeks ago, but under the treatment of Dr Washington he has entirely recovered with the exception of the weakness caused by the disease. A week ago yesterday I visited Toronto and the great exhibition which was a grand affair. Spent Friday and Saturday most pleasantly in the city, and returned on Saturday evening. The journey lasted nearly all night, leaving Toronto at 5:05 and arriving in Orangeville about 12. On the 4th of October I expect to go back to Toronto to study Arts and Medicine, which will doubtless prevent my hands being idle. Have read over nearly all my work in Arts once, without which I don't think I should have ventured to take both courses together, know a chap who tried it-last year and he got plucked. Hope I may not be involved in a similar ruin. T. Walker Simpson �{Back to Elizabeth’s handwriting} 1880 October 4 A very rainy morning, and it has rained all night. Walker left for Toronto by the 7 15 train CVR We expected Hextall yesterday but were dissapointed Sam and Mnnie spent the day with us. We had a pair of young ducks for dinner the first this season We began to thresh on Friday noon they expect to finish tomorrow Minnie has come every day to help us or I do not know what we should have done Salisbury has been quite ill, he is able to work again 5 They finished threshing at noon, except peas which our own machine threshed, it came on a thunder storm at dusk, one of the arms of the horse power broke, and frightened the horses, they say it is a wonder Salisbury was not killed Thomas went to Orangeville for the first time since his sickness 6 Very cold a shower of snow fell Thomas has gone to Hextalls with J Johnston. Salisbury took a load of wheat to town he got one dollar per bushel, we sent two pails of butter to Weston it is eighteen cents. The three youngest children have gone to practise for the Anniversary We put the cows on the rape yesterday Had a note from Walker to say that he had arrived safely in Toronto and is boarding at the same place as Taylor 29 Simco St. 14 Minnie and I took our wool to Browns in Orangeville to exchange for yarn cloth 8c we got 30 cents per lb for it I got a suit for Thomas a pair of pants for each of the others cloth to make a coat for Grace flannel yarn 8c 1880 October 12, Hextall came to build a stone roothouse he called at Mothers for me, I having dined there Mother is much better 16 Hextall and Carver have finished building the turnip house, they have made it 55 foot long and 17 wide We have Allan and B Keys working this week and shall have next week. We are as busy as in harvest. Thos went to Hextalls yesterday to stay till Sunday 18 Priscilla came with Thos yesterday Hextall went home at night. this is the evening of the town meeting We all went to it excepting Tho's Minnie and Sam were there it was a very good meeting Heard from Walker 19 the young folks are gone to the Social. they have been getting Margolds up �21 Carver is threshing at Parnels, the rest have been working at the Margolds. they have finished there tonight and began the turnips, the weather is very cold with hard frosts at night We have been preserving pears, had a letter from Walker he has entered at the Trinity Medical School. {The following is written by Carver} 25 I have just got home from Mrs. Websters where I have been staying for the last four days, had a very plesant visit and they want me to go back in two weeks to the anniversary. Minnie came down this morning Eddie Stringer called for her about nine oclock in the evening it was poering rain and has been all afternoon. Berrie took the barley down and got sixty cents per bushel. 27 Salisbury and I went to town this morning, and went down to see Grandma and took them some chickens. Aunty gave us some lovely celery. Grandma is not as well as usual today. The people were just opening the store's as we came back. C. Simpson 1880 {The following written by Salisbury} Oct 28 A verry tight morning. I went to the swamp for a jumper and hauled manure out in the morning and ploughed in the afternoon with the steers, the rest of the folks were hauling turnips in, in the afternoon, Carver started to plough in the rape ground we had a great many visitors today Father and Mother went to John Lambs to a grange meeting they rode up with George Dunning. There are great tokens of a tight morning tomorrow morning. Salisbury {The following is written by Gaty} " 29 A lovley day, the weather moderated down very much in the night, It was nearly one oclock this morning when Ma and Pa got home. The two youngest Misses Dunnings came to spend the day with me. Carver shot such a splendid hawk it was nearly as large as an owel, and he also shot Pas pet dog for trying to kill a lamb. Gaty, {The following is written by Salisbury} 30 Verry foggy, I ploughed all day. We had the two Rob. Keeyres {Keyes?} helping to get turnips up in the morning. Carver and I ploughed in the rape field in the afternoon I took Dunnings wagon home at noon. Carver is stuffing his hawk tonight Dad and Harry went to the swamp to look for seader {cedar} for rails. Salisbury �1880 {The following is written by Cecilia, also known as Grace or Gaty} October 30th Very damp and foggy I have got a very soar foot the bone seems to be bruised in it just at my great toe. W. Ingram got two loads of turnups today. A while ago James Reid and Issac Marshall where going in that road of Potallos they saw something over at John {Hurnges?} that they supposed to be a cloud and they saw it move after a while and it was a bird they said it looked to be as big as a swan. when it was a mile away. Cecilia, {The following is back to Elizabeth} Nov 1 Yesterday being Sunday Minnie & Sam came in the morning we attended church in the afternoon Jessie Walker came with us after tea Salisbury and I drove to see Mother found her poorly. Sarahs two eldest children are going to say pieces at the Sabbath school Anniversary. Heard from Walker he is doing well and seems to be enjoying himself. Today they have been busy getting turnips it snowed sometimes and has been a very cold day. The two elder Keys left tonight, so now we have no hired help except Andy Keys. A while ago as Salisbury and Cecilia were driving to school in the wagon the bolt came out of the double tree exactly on the railroad crossing, Salisbury seized the tongue of the wagon and drew it over fortunately no train was coming or there might have been something serious. {The following may be written by Cecilia} 2 A very nice day. I got a letter from Walker also the boys and Mom. Sam went to town today they are going to come down tomorrow being Thanksgiving day we intend going down to church. I went to get beach {beech} nuts yesterday and had to content myself with getting three good ones. They have finished the turnup al but one load which they are very glad of. we will have about four thousand bushels at least. Berrie has been ploughing today with the steers they go splendidly. November 13. 1880. It is winter weather now it is very cold we can hardly keep our selves warm but I suppose we will get more accustomed to it. Carver has gone out shooting today. Berrie went to the swamp and got a saw log and took it to Potter to get it sawn into sleigh runners. C.G.S. {The following is back to Elizabeth’s writing} 15 Cold) Killed about thirty chickens. Mrs Dowling spent the evening here. Salisbury Carver, and Cecillia went to a tea meating at the Church Mr McKinver's family attend I wrote to Hextall �16 Minnnie & Sam brought their poultry that they picked yesterday ten chickens six ducks and ten geese pretty well for one days picking besides taking care of Baby and with their other work. We picked two geese and sent then altogether to Toronto, Cecilia went back with them to stay a day or two 18 Minnie and Sam and Cecilia came this evening also Tom spent the evening here. the sleighing is pretty good The weather is cold Recieved papers which Walker sent with accounts of the great boat race in England between E Hanlan and E Tricket for the championship of the world. Hanlan won eisily. he is a Canadian. Tricket is from Australia. there has been great excitement about it, and an immense amount of money changed hands. Killed a goose ready for Sunday. Put the bees in the cellar yesterday 25 hives. Sold Kate to T. Esery for one hundred dollars I was sorry to part with her she is very handsom. Thomas has bought four more cattle from Esery to fat Salisbury and Carver are hauling out manure. Dec 6 We had quite a party from Maryburrough. My Sister Rebecca, Clara and her husband and child and John Davidson they went to Grangers in the afternoon. 1880 Dec 13 Walker arrived from Toronto about 12 oclock Minnie and Sam were here also Clara Smith we had a goose for dinner It is nice to have Walker at home again 21 Minnie Grace, Walker and Carver and I went to Hextalls they had a goose for dinner we had a very pleasant day, Sam started to go with us but got on another mans sleigh to have a ride and we missed him, so he did not get to Hextall after all 25 Christmas We have quite a family party Hextall and family Sam and family we had two geese Minnie made a bouquet of Berlin wool flowers to put under a glass which Walker brought for her from Toronto. We had quite an interchange of presents, and spent a very pleasant day. 27 We all with the exception of Salisbury spent the evening at Minnies. She had goose and Sago pudding for supper. 28 Walker left at half past seven this morning to visit Mr Milners. I spent the day at Mothers is is very cold Jan 1881 �1 The three young folks spent the day at Minnies it has been extremely cold the last four days. The boys have been laying a road in the swamp to the beaver meadow I do not know how they stood the cold Recieved a letter from Walker. W{e} are glad to learn he arrived safely at Barrie and found Mr Millner and Will waiting at the station for him. he is enjoying his visit much. I am glad to have him make this visit before he goes back to Toronto he 1881 Jan 1 will have to study so hard as he is taking two years work in one. One year at the University and one at the school of Medicine. I have no doubt he will succeed if his health keeps good but it is a hard task to undertake. We sold our turkesy at 8 cets cash on the 27 instant geese 4 1/2 duck 40 cts per pair, butter is 17 cts eggs 16 cts 12 Minnie and Cecilia spent the day at Mrs Stephensons Our folks sold a yoke of oxen to a man in Erin for ninety five dollars 17 Cecilia and Salisbury went to town this evening we have heard again from Walker he is in Toronto. he made a longer stay at Mr. Milners than he had as first intended, but they would not allow him to leave any sooner. Salisbury bough a half barrel of Fresh water herrings he paid three seventy five for them Mr Griffith is holding meetings at our church last week and this the young folk are there tonight 18 Mr Griffith and Mrs Rolfe dined. Sam and Minne came and had the baby baptized by Mr Griffith. Norman Ernest Harold Gatie weighted him he weighs 23lbs he was eight months on the on the 13inst 20 Mr and Mrs Dowling came this morning. Salisbury and Cecilia went to town, to send a letter and parcel to Walker. Mr and Mrs Lamb came this afternoon. Thomas spent the day at Ringrose's In the evening Mr and Ms Dunning came they staid to tea. 21 Very Stormy) the morning was not so bad but the weather kept getting worse all day, Salisbury went to the swamp intending to go on to Sam's and Stringers, but when to got to the old church, he had to unhitch the horses, and put them to the back of the sleigh and draw it back a long way the snow was so deep, he tried to get home another way, and finally had to take down the fence, 1881 March 15 We have not written in our journal so long that many things that have occured will not be noted We have heard regularly {regularily} from Walker and we are glad that his health continues good. I �have been ill but am now nearly recovered Our family were so good to me I felt quite overwhelmed with their kindness Minnie staid more than a week with us I do not know whatever we should have done with out her. Carver went to stay with Sam at nights Mr B Thomas of Edgar township of Oro staid three nights hire with his nephew Howard Hindley 10 years old the weather has been extremely cold 20 Sold our geese four in number beg-an to lay 25 Sold 24 bags of potatoes to T Esury @ 50¢ per bag Berry took them to the C.V. Station At night the three youngs folks went to a surprise party at Minnies, butter is 20¢ eggs 15¢ 26 Salisbury went to Hextalls with a load of chopped oats Jesslyssa Connor who has been hired here seven week went home with him, she could stay no longer as she was hired at another place before she came here. {The following is written by Gatie} April 1 Grandmas birthday party Celebrated it by having a quilting bee, Minnie came the baby is a fine little fellow 4 Minnie went home last night there has been a regular {blockade?} Berrie and I went to call on our new neighbour Mr Carroll and had a very pleasand {pleasant} time. Gatie {The following is written by Elizabeth} 12 Minnie came. Recieved letters from Walker and Mary Simpson 14 Sent letters to Walker, Sam went to the fair so Minnie came as far as here. The baby is 11 months old today he is a splendid little fellow Salisbury brought home a new domestic Polly Erwin. She says she is delicate and her mother wanted her to come to the country to improve her health. Carver got 2 geese today 1881 April 14 Salisbury took me for a sleigh ride the first time I have been out since the Monday after Christmas, (except last Sunday, I went over to the barnyard.) John Reid had an examination yesterday they presented him with two pictures, they adjourned to his house and kept the spree up till twelve oclock �15 Good Friday We remembered the day by having hot cross buns as usual The roads are so bad Minnie could not get here so were alone all day 18 Hextalls birthday, it seems so long since we saw him on account of the roads, there being no snow in some places and a great depth of it in others making it dangerous to take a wagon. Grace and Berry were as near upset in a wagon as could be without actually going over. The weather is very fine, so bright. 19 Berry took 2 loads of potatoes to town Set bees out. 20 Salisbury took a load of turnips to Orangeville this morning and a grist this evening. Gatie and Berry paid Carrolls a visit last evening. Recieved letters from Walker. 21 Salisbury took a load of turnips to town this morning and a load of potatoes tonight. Fred has been cultivating today Little Dora Owens died this morning at ten oclock, she took sick at nine last night with vomiting. Carver came home today he has been helping Sam to make troughing for the house. he shot a blackbird and a duck to stuff, he and Thos are gone to a meeting about the cheese factory. John McKinven dined with us. 23 Very fine) Berry and Cecilia went to town. Sam and Minnie came after the funeral of Dora Owens. Minnies turkey laid We Recieved a letter from Hextall. 25 The large White cow calved Thomas went to town the assizes commenced 26 Mr Dills and Washingtons cases came off today. they both lost Hextall and Priscilla were in town today our turkey began to lay, 1881 April 28 Salisbury sowed Michigan Amber wheat with the Seeder and Drill combined. Carver finished ploughing the new ground so they have the whole 120 acres broke up. May 1 Went to see Mother it is the first time I have been off our place since the Tuesday after Christmas 2 Carver is planting trees he has dug out of Coyns bush he has Maple Birch Butternut and Basswood and Ash. 5 Carver is putting up a fence beside the garden the old posts being rotten. �May 14 Our hired girl whom we have had a month is just gone a good riddance she was the worst we ever had Sowed Marigolds and Turnips. Planted onion, beet parsnips and spinage. 31 Walker came home having taken honors at the University examination, Cecilia and Berry went to meet him at the station. June 10 One hive swarmed 11 Another hive swarmed. One of the turkey hens hatched 14 young ones. the eggs of the other one are all bad. 16 A very bad occurence took place at Minnies yesterday we cannot get a girl, nor even a washwoman so Minnie was so kind as to come to wash for us yesterday afternoon driving herself and baby. when she returned home in the evening, the dog had killed 12 goslings. 18 Salisbury sowed turnips for Essera. Cecilia and Walker went to town in the evening. Hextall came at night in the midst of a rain storm 20 Two X hives swarmed yesterday Sunday 1 second & 1 first swarm Hextall hived them Minnie and Same were here Minnie drove down today and Gatie and her and Norman went to town shopping Hextall went home this morning. {The following is probably Cecilia} June 27 It has been a very wet day My bees swarmed yesterday. John Smith brought Hextalls wagon and Unlces buggy. Walker has gone to town Isac Reid came hear tonight CGBS {Back to Elizabeth} one of Minnies one of mine one of Salisburys hive swarmed together Walker and Carve spent all morning examining them and could find only one queen so we had to leave them all together in a very large hive I rode down with Tom Mary and J Smith to see mother. Carver is peeling bark, Salisbury hauling lumber . Mr Griffith preached his last sermon yesterday the church was crowded he is going to Brampton {The following looks like Walker's writting} �July 1 This holiday has been variously observed here. My prinicpal diversion in the former part was hiving bees. There were four swarms to-day. There have been about three each day for some time. In afternoon went up to the swamp and was almost devoured by musquitoes. I {have now?} got lots of strawberries which are very abundant near the lake. The comet seems to be disappearing. The "{Lise?}" says it is moving away from the earth at the rate of 300,000 miles per day. The {nucles?} is 1000 miles in diameter, and 12,000 at the inner head: tail at least 4,000,000 Guess if it moves off at this rate there is not much danger of its colliding with our planet unless it takes another round at it. {Back to Elizabeth’s writting} 7 The heifer we bought from Essery calved, the boys are going to raise the calf. They began to cut hay on the 5th the weather has been showery since and very hot The bees are bussy this season, we have about 7 swarms a day 1881 July 12 One of Carvers hives that swarmed on Saturday for the first time threw off a second swarm to day being only 2 days between. Sam and Minnie were here Gatie spent today at Mrs Dunnings, the boys were working at the hay all day 20 A hive swarmed this evening at nearly six oclock Minnie came, and Salisbury and Grace went to town shopping they brought sugar for perserving 11 lbs to the dollar Walker has finished the new arbor he has been building it is very nice. Walker and Berry went to Hextalls last Saturday and returned on Monday. August 12 Have been too busy to write in the journal. Mrs Pettitt and her adopted daughter have been visiting us, they stayed 5 days. Will Milner has been here over two weeks, so we have had a very nice time. They are now busy with harvest, cutting wheat. Grace is staying a few days at Mrs Websters Mr Webster left for England last Thursday. George and Joe Webster and a boy who is visiting there have been here the last 2 or 3 days. We have Allens boy hired and Fred Pevoy, so we swarm with little boys. Priscilla and her sister Lizzie came on Wednesday. The neighbors are most of them thrashing. A very inconvenient thing to do in the midst of harvest. {The following is written by Walker} Sept 6 Yesterday just as I was setting out for town a very dense smoke began to drift over from the west- and at the same time the sky began to darken as in an eclipse of the sun. From the position of the moon, which is near the full, it cannot have been eclipsed by it. so that there must have been �{ructions?} among some others of the heavenly bodies. When I got into town the lights were all burning and it was almost as dark as night. The {continued on next page of the diary} whole sky was a peculiar red colour. and the lamps shone through the coloured air with a peculiar blueish glow much like that of the Electric light. About half past five it grew quite dark. and it was a darkness that could almost be felt, the red glow having disappeared from the sky almost instantaneously. There was great consternation on all sides, a great many imagining that the world was {illegible} up. Knots of three or four and more might be seen talking together, and while passing such expressions as "wars and rumors of wars" might be heard. Along the road I was several times accosted by people asking if I knew what was the matter. The moon, no doubt owing to Sol's defection, did not give her accustomed light, and so the night for the most part passed in darkness. Towards morning the darkness gradually vanished, and at the proper time, the sun, no doubt to the immense relief of many, made his regular exit. This morning saw Tom Reid in town, and he says the fire is in Luther on the other side of them which is {twelve?} miles or more from here. The clouds of smoke and ashes was very disagreeable. The weather is very warm and dry, wish we could have a good rain. T.W.S. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Oct 3 Yesterday, Sunday, Sam and Minnie were here, we had the first roast goose of the season. We all went church exceps Carver who staid to keep house. Walker left for University College this morning We had a swarm of bees today. Sam is thrashing, Salisbury and Cecilia are there it has been a very warm day. 1881 Dec 9 This day has been the funeral of my dear Mother she was taken worse a week ago today. I went there and did not come home again till yesterday Mother died at 10 minutes to eight on the 7th Rebecca, Richard and P Lowry came from Maryboro Rev Reid preached the funeral sermon in the PM Church in Orangeville {the following phrase and sentence seem to be have been added at a later date} which was draped for the occasion. Dear Mother was very much respected and beloved by a large circle of friends, who sincerely mourn her loss. {Script is back to normal} 15 Walker came home for the vacation �25 We have had our anual gr. meeting and had a very pleasant day. Hextall and Priscilla came the day before and stayed all night There was the usual interchange of presents Minnie gave me a lovely pair of kid gloves Hextall gave me a large rocking chair. Gatie bought me a beautiful vase, and Walker brought me a book from Toronto, besides cards etc. 1882 6 Walker came from Barrie where he has been visiting at Mr Milners for a week. Jan 3 the coldest day yet 26 degrees below Zero 4 Minnie had a small party to supper. I spent the day there. There was Mr and Mrs Reid senr, John Reid and wifes James Reid and wife Albert Simpson and wife and WH Hunter and wife. Minnie cooked two fine geese. 13 The boys had a sawing today. 23 This has been a very cold day 30 degrees below Zero The boys took a cow to the other side town and brought one back Cecilia rode to town. 25 The thermometer this morning stood 38 below Zero. 31 Hextall came, bringing letters from Walker which he had got out of the office, he had pork in town which he sold at 8,10 per hundred. The butchers said it was the best pork that has been in the market this winter. 1882 Feb 1 Cecilia and Berry went to town, Nellie Webster came back with them to stay awhile. Potatoes are 1.12 pr bag Butter is 17¢pr lb. Salisbury and Carver have taken 15 cords of firewood to the School house at 1.50 pr cord. 2 We sold 31 Sheep this morning for 75 dollars. A little girl was introduced into Minnies family to-day 13 Came home from Minnies. Recieved letters from Walker. Got a mourning card from England, Cousin Sarah Hextall died on the eighth of January, aged 82 years. 24 Salisbury, Carver and Cecilia paid a farewell visit to Mr Mrs Hinvens, who are going to Manitoba in a few days. Colin and Mary took dinner with us a day or two ago. 26 The three young people and Thos, and John James, and Jessie Walker spent the evening at Minnies. �March 1 Rainy) Berry rode to town on horseback, the roads are very muddy. A heifer calved. 2 Cecilia and Berry went to town. Cecilia brought home a Canary Miss Stephenson gave her. Gaty wrote to Walker. 3 A Grange meeting held here, straightened all up for the past year. 6 Minnie came home for the first time in about seven weeks it turned out very raw so is staying till the weather improves. 9 Hextall came over, We sold a fat heifer coming three years old for thirty five dollars. 11 Mrs Stephenson and Mrs Essery paid us a visit. 12 Hextall and family came 13 This has been a days of partings, Mr Mrs Kinven family called to bid us goodbye, on their way to Manitoba, then Hextall and Priscilla and Alwyn left and then Minnie and her children left after being here a week, so we are rather lonely to night 1882 March 14 Rev Mr Reid paid us a visit 15 Mr and Mrs J Simpson called. Mr Couse came to buy bees 17 My sister Sarah and her three children spent the day with us Salisbury took them to town at night Thomas visited Mr Ringrose. The first lambs came today 18 Wrote letters to Cousin Hextall, also to Walker. 19 Goose laid for the first time this spring, Minnie, Sam and the children came. Jessie Walker came in the afternoon 20 Carver is gone to Hextalls. Cecilia to Minnies with her cousin Jessie 29 The Sabbath School Convention has been held in Orangeville yesterday and today; Cecilia attended both days Walker and three English letters, from Cousins Clifton and Richard Angrave and Mrs C. Angrave. �30 Sowed Tomatoes, Celery, Sunflowers, and Climbing cucumber Salisbury and Carver were chrushing grain and sawing lumber for beehives. Carver gave sixteen and a half per thousand, dressed one one side. Thomas bot a bull form Ringrose price 25 dollars. April 1 Very fine) Salisbury and Cecilia are gone to Hextalls Thos to a Grange meeting, and Carver is making hives. The Muley cow calved. the other day we weighed Minnies children, the baby weighs 13 lbs. it weighed 8 lbs at first. Norman weighs 30 lbs 3 Sam Minnie and children were here yesterday Brought plants up. Sent for lawn mower and paint. Sent letters to Walker and Richard. Carver set a hen, Berry and Gatie returned from Hextalls Carver got a letter from Ferrel he wants to buy bees 1882 April 4 Cecilia went to spend a few days at Mrs Websters 5 George Renolds came to work, Carver shot a fox yesterday in Coyns bush. Carver got a letter from Walker. 7 Good Friday) Minnie and family came to tea 8 Very fine Set out bees, 2 of my hives are gone up Received a letter from Cousin Cecilia Brewin {Brevin?} Sent 22 1/2 dz eggs to town @ 14¢ 9 Minnie drove here with the two children. Turkey laid 10 Extremely cold) the boys manured garden. Minnie brought me such a nice warm hood. 15 Sowed flower seeds in window 17 Sold a cow for thirty dollars. We sold one and her calf last Thursday to G Cowling for thirtyone dollars. Wheat has taken such a rise it is $1.50 pr bsh, Another of my hives is gone, also one of Walkers, and one of Carver, they have all honey in them. Sowed peas. 18 Very fine) Bought a steer from T. Reid Senr 3 years old $40. They yoked it up to day for the first time, with one of the oxen, and Salisbury ploughed with them, set out a ridge, it had never been in a yoke before. This is Hextalls birthday. We hear he only poorly. 26 First chickens, every eggs good, Went to see Lizzie Ingram. she came home sick yesterday, she seems to be dying.Thomas went to Websters, Grace walked from Minnies �27 Lizzie Ingram died this morning Grace walked to town for her first music lesson. Sowed Cabbage seed. and helped the boy clean up the yard and garden. Joe Webster brought their Canary up on the 22nd 28 Gatie walked to Minnies, to help her as she is house cleaning. Berry has gone there tonight, he was a bearer at L Ingrams funeral which took place this afternoon. 1882 April 29 Set Minnies turkeys Extremely cold. May 7 Jewel has a colt but it is so weak, it is not likely to live 9 Very fine) The colt died today. We have been busy gardening. It is the first warm day there has been a long time B. Allen brough a pair of rabits to echange for a drake. Grace is taking music lessons from P.V. Hunt four dollars for twelve lessons. 11 Salisbury and Grace went to Carrols, it has rained all day Carver and Gatie spent Sunday at Minnies. Mr and Mrs Carrol, the children, and Miss P Mungers, were visiting there Carver Gatie and Priscilla went to church in the afternoon. 12 Very cold) It has snowed several times today. The third pet lamb died. Berry and Carver took the young cattle to the beaver meadow, they were very wet. 22 Hextall and Priscilla came last night the spend the Queens birthday with us. Gatie went to a teameeting in Orangeville, Mr B Stevenson dined with us, he is poorly, he has failed very much since he was here last summer. In the afternoon Same came for me to go there as Minnie is very ill 27 Came home last night Minnie being better, but very weak. I spent last Monday at Mrs Websters, and called at Mr Hughsons and Mrs Stephensons, it rained most of the day and Minnie turkey which is here has eight young ones. June 10 Walker has returned from Convocation having passed with firstclass honors. and taken his degree of Bachelor of Arts, he is looking very thin. We are so glad to have him at home again though his stay will be short this time. 16 We had a party of young people, it went of well, they had a splendid time. The {lawn?} that Walker made last summer is all that could be desired, and he and Carver {continued on the next page of the diary} �have built another summer house. 26 Minnie Gatie and Berry went to Hextalls Walker and Carver drove over the night before intending to fish early in the morning. they found Hextall very poorly. 27 Mrs Webster and Mrs Stephenson spent the day with us Walker fetched them in the morning and took them home at night 28 Walker and I went to see Hextall, found him a little better. July 6 Our young folks attended the Sunday school picnic, held in A. Simpsons bush they had a good time. 7 Walker is gone back to Toronto to be with Dr Wright. Demonstrator of Anatomy at the School of Medicine, for the summer. We shall miss him so much. 10 First bees swarmed 12 Orange Demonstration, Minnie spent the day here Sam went to town, and our three young folks went with a party, 4 double buggys on a picnic to the rocks in Mono, they had an extremely pleasant day 20 Hextalls hive swarmed today the bees were hived and seemed all right, but several hours after, they issued out and made direct for Coyns bush, the boys and Gatie followed them but could not stopthem though they fired a gun, they went straight into a hole in a tree vey high up, Hextall has another son born on the 13th inst. {The following appears to have been added at a later date} Henry Ward Simpson 1882 Sep 8 Hextall came today, Alwyn was with him. Hextall has been very poorly, but is much better. 14 Carver has gone to help Hextall a few days, the wind is extremely high, and cold. 15 Salisbury sowed fall wheat, the storm yesterday made sad havoc among the fruit, nearly all the Lombard prunes are off and they are quite green. Cecilia and I picked up two bushels of pears, and eight or nine bags of apples. 20 Carver came back from Hextalls, he has sent us two bags of such nice apples. �21 Salisbury, Cecilia and Minnie went to W Carrols, we sent 48 1/2 dz eggs with them. the big cow calved two calves, both dead. Mr Reid paid us a visit. 23 Sent letters to Cousin Cecilia Brewin and Cousin Richard Angrave. A few nights ago the boys heard some one chopping in Coyns bush it was a good while after dark, they went over, and found Mr Hittricks cutting the tree down that Hextalls bees were in. I suppose they thought would not be seen in the dark however they got very little for their trouble as moths had been before them. 27 Walker came home, after being with Dr Wright thru the summer, he is looking thin but healthy. We finished thrashing today 2 1/2 days thrashing 28 They all went to the Show I took care of Minnies two children, they brought a boy to hire with them Oct 4 Walker is gone back to Toronto, to attend the School of Medicine through the winter The house is very lonely without him 1882 Oct 9 Cecilia and I drove over to W Carrolls calling for Jessy Walker, and Minnie and her children, we spent a pleasant day. When we got home we found Hextall had been over. So sorry to have missed seeing him. 11 Finished getting potatoes 340 bags. 27 Rebecca Lowry has been visiting round here about two week. Miss Stephenson has been here four days making a suit for Gatie, and Priscilla Menzies stayed three or four days Nov 1 The teameeting and Social have been quite a success. 29 We sold 45 dozen eg-gs for 21¢ and 15 dz for 22 we also sold 30 chickens for 12:ct each. Dec 5 We sold 16 Ducks at 25¢ each and 31 Fowls at 11¢ each and 15 dz eg-gs at 23¢. We bought materials for a coat for each of the boys at Judges. Bill We killed 20 turkeys, and 16 ducks day before yesterday. 20 Sold 20 dz eg-gs at 23 {a capital C with two lines} 23 Sold our turkeys at 9 ½ cts per lb and geese at 5½ Cash Walker came home for his holidays. Minnie and family came to welcome him. �25 Christmas. W had our usual family party, there are 14 of us now. Presents were very abundant Minnie gave me a pair of muffatees and a lovely pair of carpet slippers, Hextall brought a large looking glass for Walker gave me a hand painted card and Gatie gave me a card with real flowers. Hextall gave Walker a silk pocket handkerchief and to Carver and Berry he subscribed to the Globe for 1883, for them, But to enumerate all the articles {continues on the next page of the diary} 1883 that were given by them all to each other would be a long task. In the evening we had a few young people 29 Minnie had a party, which was quite a success. 30 Walker left us again, his stay has been very short but as he was expected to pay a visit elsewhere, he had to go. Jan 1 Minnie came this afternoon. 3 There was a celebration at John Reids last night making him and his wife presentations, they kept it up till four oclock. 5 There has been a great snow storm. Minnie went home today after being storm staid since the second. 8 Carver and Sam went to Hextalls today. Hextall sent us a quarter of a cow he killed. 16 William and Clifton Lowry and Charles left for home they left Maryboro on the 13 but the roads being so drifted did not arrive till the next afternoon. we sent a bee hive to Richard. 17 I sent letters to Cousin C. Angrave and Mrs Angrave 20 John Smith Clara and their two children came 22 Thomas and I went to a large dinner party at Mr Dowlings it is intensely cold. 24 J Smith went home, leaving Clara to go by the cars, on account of the cold. Our young folks with Jenie and Clara and her children went to pay a visit to Minnie 26 Clara returned home �Feb 3 Salisbury, Carver Cecilia and James Walker went to Maryborough, we have D. Allen to do the chores 7 They returned from their visit, having had a very pleasant time 12 Killed a young heifer 1883 Feb 16 Thawing with rain, the snow is extremely deep the road being much higher than the fences. 20 J and S Reid and Mother spent the evening, also Minnie Sam and J and J Walker. 24 Hextall brought a load of barley, and paid for the colt he bought $70, it turned out a very rainy night. 25 Priscilla and children, Minn Sam. and Joshua Reid, made us a visit, it was very stormy. 26 Jimmy W. came to take dimensions etc. of our parlour croquet to make one by 28 Berry is gone to Hextalls, he and Grace went to town this morning, eggs are 25¢ butter 20¢. March 7 Our young folks spent the evening at Mrs Marshalls 9 Sarah and her children spent the day with us. Minnie and family likewise, we are hooking mats 12 Salisbury started to take a load of oats to Hextalls but the roads were so blocked, that he had to leave his load at a house and return home. 15 Marshall young people, and the new teacher and Minnie and family spent the evening the Croquet Parlour Croquet. Carver made is very much admired. the weather continues extremely cold. 16 Berry is gone to Hextalls 18 Very stormy) First goose laid 21 Berry brought 100 sap pails from Sawtells for $12 he also took beef to sell 8 7 all round, he bot a half barrel of Salmon 5,50. and fetched a load of bricks from Hewitts to take to Hillsburg tomorrow �Salisbury took Gaty with the steers to see Jessie. We sent to Rennie for garden seed, Berry and Gatie took musical lessons Got letter from Walker 1883 March 24 Fine but cold) Walkers birthday, Recieved garden seeds from Toronto. Charles Walker came on Thursday and left yesterday Grace went on Thursday evening to the Literary entertainment in Orangeville, she stayed all night at her Aunts, Carver has been working at Minnies, fixing the upstairs on the 22 inst Lizzie Avison was married. 26 It has been softer today Bery & Carver went to the bush and tapped a dozen trees, but it turned stormy so they came home. A surprise taffy party consisting of eighteen young folks went to Minnies, this evening. Berry bought a dollars worth of sugar and syrup, and took it with him to make the candy. 28 Very cold) Sowed Celery & Tomatoes, Carver fixed a case of stuffed birds for Hextall. Rev. Mrs Reid and son took tea and played croquet 29 Minnie came last night on their way to take the baby to the Doctor, she staied {stayed} till to night, Bell is some better it is a very sore throat. April 2 Yesterday Minnie and family, and Jessie Walker were here, Farnells and Mr Pettitt have a large party tonight, Grace, Carver and Berry are there, they took the Croquet board 5 Gatie bot a Waterproof. Butter is 22 Eggs 17. Brought plants out of cellar. Sowed flower seed in window. Our young folks, and Toms young ones Filchet, and M. Fernell are gone to play Croquet at Mr Dowlings We fully expected Walker today, but he has not arrived. 7 More snow, Minnie and children came this afternoon the roads are soft and bad. After expecting Walker on Wednesday and every day since, we recieved today letters to say that he is unable to come home now. He is going to teach in the High school in Simcoe, his eximanations finished on Monday at which he did very well. 1883 April 7 Although we are sorely dissappointed in not seeing Walker, I think he has done quite right. It seems to be a Providential way of earning money to go on with his studies, his vacations are bright spots in our life to which we all look forward to with such pleasure. If all is well he will not be home before July, it is a long time to look forward to, and I do so want to see his face. �9 Yesterday being Sunday Gatie had a sore throat which kept her at home John Walker came to tea. Minnie could not come on account of the roads. The Union question came up and Rev. Mr Reid the vote of the members, they think it better to remain as they are at present. Salisbury and Carver tapped the trees today. 12 Recieved letters from Walker he is at Simcoe, this is the fair in Orangeville, the roads are so bad everyone is on foot. 14 They have had two good runs of sap though they have to go for half a lot through water about two feet deep to get to and from the Sugar bush. We have about seven gallons of Maple Syrup made, George Clingan spent to-day in the bush with the boys, and rode here on one of the steers to keep dry, as the boys were not ready to come home they have a horse and cart. We sent a letter and two books to Walker. Tomatoes are up and Celery coming up, and Asters that have been sown only a week. 18 Set 12 hives of bees out they have wintered well, Minnie and family came. 24 Carver sent to Walker, eggs are 12: butter 20 ¢ A shower of snow, a hard frost last night. Yesterday finished the twelfth hooked mat. 1883 April 25 Walker Wilcox went home having been here a week on a visit. Cecilia is gone to see Minnie. We are feeding nine hives. Young turkey began to lay. 27 Minnie brought me a lovely dress. 28 They sowed some spring wheat among the fall wheat, where the winter has injured it. 30 The sap they boiled on Saturday has made 24 quarts of syrup. Carver has been boiling all day and Berry has gone up tonight. It is raining. Salisbury boiled on Friday, it was 11 oclock AM. when he got home, and it was after one on Saturday night, as they have so far to come home, 2 miles. Cecilia has been to a party at Mr Ingrams to celebrate Marrane Hunters birthday. May 1 Very fine) Gatie spent today in the sugar bush & Jessie Waker Made 23 quarts of syrup today. Sowed pepper again. �3 Berry and Gatie went to Merrills, as it rained too much to work out. they took tea at Minnie and brought Norman back with them. Set turkey hen. Mr Reid and T Black called on their way round to make up 20 dollar for Rev Reid they gave him one dollar. 4 Gatie and Berry went to town shopping Gatie bought herseff an {deen?}, and slippers, and a suit for Loyd Spring 5 Set turkey hen. 6 Gatie walked to town, Miss Stevenson cut her dress and jacket. Carver boiled sap to make vinegar, the season is about over it has not been a good one, thoug they have made about 40 gallon of syrup. 1883 May 12 Berry and Cecilia went to town brought a single set of harness $18.00, and got two Russian Mulbery trees, 75¢ each, finished grain sowing 13 Normans birthday, Minnie and family came to dinner, went to church in the afternoon Berry, Carver, and Gatie, went there for tea Fred Marshall dined with us, First chickens 14 Planted the mulbery trees, onions, mustard, and Lettuce. The ground is covered with snow 15 Planted dwarf peas in garden. First goslings, Carve made rustic baskets. 16 Fine but cold) Wrote to Walker . Planted onions, beet parsley and Savory also planted Gladiolus, bulbs. Berry went to town took plants and trees to Sarah June 3 Priscilla and Hextall came to stay over Sunday 5 Misses Reid and Haley visited Cecilia B 6 Recieved a letter from cousin C Angrave Berry ploughed his Aunt Sarahs garden 7 Sowed Citrons Cucumbers, Squash & Melons Planted Corn, Gatie walke to Minnies Salisbury took a load of oats to town sold them at 45¢ per bshl 9 Gatie returned Mrs J Glovers funeral Thos and Berry attended it, Berry and Gatie went to town, Sent a letter to Cousin Clifton Angrave 10 Guinea hens began to lay. �July 3 First bees swarmed, one of Minnies hives 5 Planted cabbage plants. Aug 28 Minnie has another son {the following is added in blue ink in Elizabeth’s writting} Percy Waub {Whoup?} Walker Reid 1883 October 1 Gatie had not been well for about two weeks but she was much worse today. When Dr Lewis came up to see me (I have been under his care) some time since August, he pronounced her complaint Thyphoid fever, she grew rapidly worse, and Dr Lewis telegraphed to Simcoe to Walker to come home, and I was much worse, he came immediately 4 Minnie came to take care of us. 27 Salisbury took the typhoid fever. Nov 2 Carver took down with the same fever, he and Gatie were both dangerously ill. Salisburys fever lasted three weeks, Carvers the same Gaties a month. When Walker was sent for he started that night, he could not go back to fetch his things for more than nine or ten weeks, he was not in bed nor undressed except to change his clothes for more than eight weeks. When first Gatie took ill I had Eryscphelas {Erysipelas?} one side of the head. Sarah came and staid three weeks. Priscilla was here one week, and my sister Rebecca came from Maryborough and staid one week. After the first three weeks, they were all gone and there was nobody but Walker and Minnie to do every thing for four sick people lying in four room, and Minnie had her three little children, the baby had an abscess on his leg, Under God we owe our loves to the skill and care of Minnie and Walker. 1883 In December Walker went to Simcoe to fetch his things, they were very loath to part with him but he wanted to go to Toronto, which he did for nearly two weeks. 25 Christmas we were all so far recovered as to be able to be about, thought not to do anything. Priscilla and Hextall and children were here as usual, Minnie and family were of course here as if it had not been for her care and kindness we should not have had much Christmas. Walker also came home. �1884 Jan Minnie gave me a nice warm jacket, and a Christmas card Hextall brought me a nice pair of slippers, and each of the others gave me a Christmas card, Walker went to Barrie on the 31st December. Feb Walker came from Toronto to see us, he only staid from Saturday evening, till Monday, but it was a treat to have him even for so short a time. Gatie visited Mrs Pettitt for two weeks. 26 Minnie went home we are so sorry to part with her and the children, her kindness to us can never be repaid. Mr & Mrs A. Simpson paid us a visit. 27 Hextall came, he took a load of late Rose potatoes to G. Dunning @55¢ pr bag. March 1 Berry helped Dowling get hay in as they have Diptheria. 3 Minnie and family came. 4 Cecilia and Carver went to W. Carrols. 5 Carver went to Hextalls, for a few days as he is not strong yet. 12 Gatie has gone on a long promised visit to {continued on the next page of the diary} 1884 March 7 Miss Stevenson, Sold the first eggs @ 20 14 Salisbury was at Mr McPhersons bee hauling lumber from Little Toronto, I wrote to cousin C Brewin and my sister Lowry. Sold 5 young cattle will be two years old in spring, for $28 a head, they are about half fat. 8 Carver came back from Hextalls. 9 Cecilia returned from Mrs Stephensons, Minnie and family were, here, Carver bought 2 Steers from Sam Raid for $60 cash, 11 Carver, Salisbury, and Gatie were at a party at Mr Marshalls. 12 Carver went to Bacons sale, but did not buy anything Albert Simpson got a load of sand from the well they are digging, Keys brought 17 bushels of oats at 32 cents. I do so miss my Minnie, and the dear little children, she can so seldom come over, to see us. �14 Sold a cow to Tho's Hunter for thirty five dollars, J Johnstons had a Surprise party, Mr J. was presented with an arm chair, Mrs J. with a rocking chair and Almira with a ring. The visitors took Sardines, Oysters &, there were over 100 persons there. Thos was one. 15 George Clingan came, D Allen got a load of straw. First cow calved, 19 Thos went to Hextalls, Salisbury sold wheat @90¢ 20 Salisbury sold a load of wheat at 103 pr bs Got letters from Walker and Hextall. Sent for garden seeds 21 Sent to Rennie Toronto for 2 bshls Clove seed. The well is dug 223 feet deep, it has taken them three weeks to dig, Gatie, Salisbury, and Carver were at T. Farnells party 22 Sleighing nearly gone, Thos came from Hextalls 24 Sent letters to Walker, and recieved letters from him " Salisbury and Carver tapped trees, Walkers birthday The boys killed a beef the other day, we kept one side. 25 Toms had a party tonight, our three young folks are to be there, Minnie and family are invited but on account of the state of the roads they can't come. 1884 March 25 Made the first Maple Syrup, Had a letter from Cousin Angrave. Very rainy weather. Brought plants up yesterday. 26 Sowed Tomatoes, Wallflowers, Rosemary and Lavender 31 Walker returned from Toronto, having passed his examens, satisfactorily, he is now B.A. Bachelor of Arts, M.D. Doctor of Medicine & G.M. Master in Surgery. April 4 Our young people were last night at a party at Seth Pattullos 4 Minnie and Walker papered the parlor, Carver colored the ceiling, also papered Cecilias bedroom. 9 Walker has gone to see Hextall. We have made 17 gallons of Syrup, Thirza Dowling was married today. �10 We had a party of young people, who all seemed to enjoy their visit. Walker got his life insured for one thousand dollars. 11 Mr and Mark Ringrose dined with us, Good friday. The boys have hired Andy Keys, $85 for seven months. 12 Walker started of on his way to England. Recieved a letter Go from Cousin Cecilia Brewin. First chickens. 13 Easter Sunday) Mr McPherson dined with us, and John Walker came to tea. Wrote to Walker, the letter will be in Edinburgh when he gets there 16 We have 31 gallons of Syrup made. 18 Hextalls birthday. Wrote to him. 19 Priscilla Menzies came on a visit she seems very poorly Minnie went to town. 20 Sunday) Minnie and family were here. John & Jessie Walker came to tea. Mr Reid PM Minister has joined the Presbyterians 22 Thos went to Hextalls. 23 Very fine) Gatie spent today in the sugar bush. Set 12 hives of bees out. The bees have died in three but they have left lots of honey. Cecilia bought herself a new dress. Heard from Walker at Halifax. 1884 April 24 Carver cleaned out the hives, of the bees set out yesterday. 26 Thos returned from Hextalls. Salisbury & Gatie went to town this evening Sowed wheat yesterday & today. We can just hear the new bell in Orangeville, it cost with the tower $800. We recieved another letter from Walker at Halifax. The steamer could not come in on account of the fog, from Portland so he did not sail till Monday afternoon, they went on board Monday evening. Sailed Tuesday morning 27 Sunday) Fine morning rain in the afternoon, a thunder storm at night �28 Set 2 turkey hens on 19 eggs each. and the last goose. Eugene Beals cleaning up the garden. Minnie went to town this evening, Cecilia went home with them, she will return tomorrow. Sowed peas. Set another turkey 29 Our folks sowed W. Ingrams wheat. Gatie walked home from Minnies. May 3 Cecilia bought herself silk for a jacket. 5 Gatie went with Carver to the bush to make vinegar.. Yesterday she and Salisbury went to Minnies, as she could not come here on account of not having their buggy shaft mended which was broken last fall, she did not come the last Sunday for the same reason. Rev. J Milner preached yesterday. First goslings. 6 Miss Stephenson returned with Cecilia and Salisbury from town and they have driven forward to Minnies, where the two girls will stay a day or two, it Gatie got a letter from Nelly Webster. Eggs are 15¢ 13¢ 7 Rainy all day) Carver bought a bull of T. Esery for fifty five dollars. cash. 8 Rainy) Gatie & Miss Stephenson came back from Minnies. 10 Salisbury and Gatie are gone to town Miss Stephenson went home with them. Carver went to the Sugar bush tonight to fetch the pails home, it has been a poor season, so much rain, sometimes nearly a week to-gether, without frost. We have about 40 gallons of Syrup and 2 kegs of vinegar. 12 Yesterday Sunday. The young folks took tea at Mrs Hoars. This is the third Sunday running that Minnie could not come, I do miss her so much. 14 Minnie went to town and brought us a letter from Walker written on board the steamer "Parisian," in which vessel he left 1884 May 14 Halifax on the 22nd April and landed at Liverpool on the {sentence left unfinished} They had a remarkably fine passage, I quote from his letter describing the voyage as it may be interesting to read sometime "As I told you in letter from Halifax we were detained there The boat got in there on Monday afternoon, and we went on board and had dinner at six. She did not however go out till daylight the next morning. On that morning I got up feeling rather shaky, which feeling became more pronounced at breakfast table, which I was obliged to leave rather hurriedly. The same tale would �apply to the other meals that day. I spent most of my time in my birth {berth} and a little on deck. The next day I spent much in the same way excepting that I did not go to the Saloon for meals: had them in my stateroom. On Thursday I felt a great deal better, but still had my meals in the State room, and spent a good part of the time on deck. The next day I was all right and enjoyed myself thoroughly. Sea sickness is not -- was not in my case at least-- anything like as bad as I had expected. I have often felt many times more uncomfortable under a sick headache. We had fog for the first two days or so till we got 600 or 700 miles from land. On Wednesday, Thurs-day, and Friday we met and passed several vessels, the majority of them being large s-ailing vessels. They looked most beautiful, with all sails filled by the breeze, like large white birds. Our runs up to-day have been as follows. Tuesday up to noon 76 miles; Wed. 273: Thurs. 315: Friday, 340: Sat. 333; Sun 334: Monday today 338: We have still some 700 miles to go yet. We might have made better time it is said, but the Captain does not want to put into Liverpool before Wednesday night, so that some other vessel may go out on Thursday and he have a weeks holiday. We entered the Gulf stream on Wednesday, and left {continued on the next page of the diary} it on Friday. {blank space} Early on Thursday morning we passed a large iceberg to which I am sorry not to have seen. However none of the passengers as far as I'm aware saw it either. On Friday we saw several shoals of porpoises, which were leaping out of the water, and very pretty they looked. On Saturday I had the pleasure of seeing a whale spouting about a couple of miles away from the ship, and soon after another partly rose out of the water quite close to the vessel. Since there has been seen nothing of importance or interest. On Saturday night the sea became considerably agitated and the ship rolled from side to side so much that I hardly got any sleep. All day yesterday, although the sea was quite smooth but for the swell, the same rolling was kept up, and I was very much afraid that I was going to be sick again; However the wind freshened through the night and they put up some sail which steadies the ship. She is said to be the steadiest that crosses the Atlantic. I have a very nice state room along with a young Englishman who is on his way home. He was worse sick than I, although he had crossed before. Our Stateroom is one of the most comfortable on the vessel. The accommodations are splended. I'm glad I took your advice and got some lemons, for lemonade is the only thing I care to drink for the tea and coffee are simply execrable. The ships supply of lemons ran out a day or two ago and now I'm almost the only one who enjoys that comfort. There are about 80 Cabin passengers, I'm convinced that this is a much more pleasant time for crossing than a month or so later, when it is so hot, and the vessel crowded. There have been as many as 200 Cabin passengers on board this vessel. Yesterday we had service on board in the morning; the surgeon read it. 1884 �May 16 Planted early potatoes. 17 Finished sowing grain. 19 Sowed lettuce, mustard, & cress. Carver took out the double windows. Thunderstorm tonight 20 Salisbury got a boy named William Hutchinson from the boys home at Stratford, he is eleven years old. Salisbury bought me a lovely fuchia On 17th inst. the roughs in Orangeville broke all the windows in the Church occupied by the Lords army, also several windows in the town hall, where the above people were holding a meeting. Turned the calves out to grass. 26 Got letters from Walker and sent some to him. Hextall and family came night before last, and left today. On Saturday the three young {Hoers?} spent the afternoon, Thomas and they boys arranged about the farm but it is not finally settled yet. 30 The ground was covered with snow this morning, it has been very cold the last three days, a hard frost two night. Washed the dining room and one bedroom carpets. Cleaned dining room. June 8 Came home from Minnies where I have been since the 4th I had a very pleasant visit it is nearly a year since I was there before. I have not been anywhere since last July. Parker Lowry and J Smith paid us a visit. 26 Returned from Hextalls where I have been nine days I had a very pleasant visit. Hextall is not well the Dr. says he has enlargement of the heart. The day Carver drove me to Hextalls he killed a mink and captured three young ones. About a month since Carver was very poorly, he went to Dr. Lewis who prescribed for him and he is now much better. The weather has been extremely hot. Last Saturday 28th as Salisbury was driving to Orangeville in the wagon, the sun seemed to shine so fiercely on him as to make him sick, and ever since when {continued on the next page of the diary} 1884 he is in the sun he turns sick July 1 Very hot. The annuan Sabbath school picnic was held today in A Simpsons bush, our three young folks were, in the evening Salisbury and Gatie went for a ride on horsback, Minnie spent the afternoon here. �7 Yesterday very cold) Rode to town today with Minnie it is more than two years since I have been shopping before. Recieved letters from Walker, Carver got chilled yesterday and has been very poorly today not able to be up, Donald Crawford buried. 8 Carver being better but not able to work has gone to Minnies 25 Finished hay harvest they hauled 76 loads, of hay. The Cholera has broken out in some parts of France. It will be well if it does not reach England before Walker is ready to leave. 28 There are better news of the Cholera, it is decreasing in France, Walker in his letter says there is not much danger of its getting to England. We hear from Walker every week, sometimes oftener. 30 Gatie and Salisbury went to Hextalls, he is improving. August 1 Farnells dog bit their baby very badly on the cheek the doctor sewed it up. 5 Carver and Gatie went to get Huckleberries, they got about two large pails full it came on heavy rain about 2 or 3 oclock. 9 I rode to Orangeville with Minnie 14 Gatie Minnie and I and several friend took tea at Mrs Marshalls. 20 What might have been a serious accident happened on Monday. On Sunday evening Gatie rode home with Minnie, as she was coming here the next day. On Monday morning as they were passing 1884 a small house, close to the road. Walker Wilcox waved his straw hat out of the upper window which frightened the horse they got him stopped when W.W. came down and waved his hat again, though Minnie called to him to stop, the horse jumped to the side of the road upsetting the buggy over Minnie Gatie and the three children. It was a mercy they were not killed or badly hurt, none of them were any worse but Gatie who must have been struck by the buggy as she was lame and stiff all over for some days. Sep 6 Last night there was a social in the PM Church it went off well. 13 Finished harvest, Gatie went one a picnic to the Forks of the Credit. �26 Walker arrived at home from England, he had a very rough passage, and was very seasick he does not look nearly as well as we had expected to see him. We have very great cause for thankfulness, that he has got safe back again, he passed his final examens at Edinburgh with his usual success, after he left Edinburgh, he took a tour through the Highlands, from there to London after seeing the principal sights there he visited our friends, by whom he was very warmly recieved. Oct 12 Walker left this morning to live in Toronto, where he is going to practice, we are so sorry to lose him so soon, but there was a good opening in Toronto so he thought it best to go, although he would have very much have liked to have staid longer at home, he brought us a number of things from England. A Telescope for Salisbury illegible {Continues on the next page of the diary} 1884 A monoscope and Steriscope combined, two Microscopes and views of the Highlands, Montrose Abbey, and other places, and many other things. Otc {Oct} 23 Recieved letters from Walker, in which he informs us of the death of Miss {Keith?} which took place on the 21st inst of Typhoid fever, they had three doctors besides Walker, she was ill just a week. When Walker came from England he brought me the best Album I ever saw. 28 Thrashed 29 The day of voting on the Scott act, it passed by a large majority Nov 3 Finished thrashing 3 1/2 days at $7.00 per day 10 Went on a visit to Minnies. 16 Came home from Minnies, had a very nice visit. Dec 26 Christmas has come and gone again, we had our usual family meeting. Walker arrived on the evening of the 24th and Hextalls family on the 25th as also Minnies, we had a very merry and happy Christmas, with the usual interchange of presents. Hextall brought me a lovely shawl to wear in the house, and Minnie brought me a pair of the nicest felt shoes I ever saw, also Christmas cards from all. Mary Simpson of Brantford sent me a pair of crocheted slippers. Minnie, Hextall and Walker all left us on the 26th Gatie accompanied Walker to Toronto on a visit 31 Recieved letter from Gatie 1885 �Carver came home from Minnies where he has staid two nights, hunting in the daytime, he shot ten partridges, which makes more than 30 he has shot this fall, he sold the ten birds at $2.50 and two fox skins at 75¢ each 7 Gatie arrived by the evening train from Toronto, she has had a most pleasant visit 9 Minnie took Bell to Dr. Lewis to have an abcsess lanced that is under her chin. Carver sold some turkeys on Christmas Eve at 12¢ pr lb the Gobbler weighed 25 lbs and made three dollars 18 Hextall drove up from town where he had a load of wheat, he looks so well. 20 Salisbury went to Hextalls with the chrusher, and Gatie and Carver went to a Reception party at R. Hendersons, he and his bride arrived at home in the evening, there was a large party to welcome them. 26 Carver and Gatie attended a teameeting in the Methodist church in Orangeville, it has been enlarged, cushioned and reopened. 28 Salisbury came home from Hextalls. Carver Gatie and Salisbury spent the evening at Mr Fitchets. 30 The three young folks went to Mr Houres, they had a pretty large party. Feb 5 Gatie went to a quilting at Mrs W. Farnels, and Salisbury and Carver went there at night, there was a large party. 6 Gatie and the boys went to a party at Minnies they had a nice time. 7 Killed 7 pigs, got welcome letters from Walker he is so good to write ever week. 9 My birthday Minnie gave me a lovely card 1885 Feb 9 Miss Stephenson came, to go to Minnies 16 We had some young people to spend the evening 17 A teameeting in the Providence Church, the proceeds to be given to Mr Cade. 26 Salisbury Carver and Gatie went last night to a party at Mrs Michael Robinsons, Mrs Dowling spent the evening at our house {blank space} Recieved a letters from Walker �27 Last night night our young folks attended a party at Albert Simpsons, given for the purpose of presenting Mrs R Henderson, and Jessie Walker with a toilet set each, for playing in the church. Mrs A Simpson and Mrs Fitchett went round to get subscriptions for that purpose, They purposed giving Salisbury a present as he has been so useful in managing the singing, but he declined having anything, and requesting that it be given to Mrs Henderson instead. 28 Salisbury and Gatie have gone to the Hextalls W. Hoare dined here March 2 Gatie and Salisbury returned home from Hextalls. Hextall is going to ship his pork tomorrow to Toronto, one of his pigs is as large round the neck as our horse, "Charley" is round the body. Hens began to lay. The young folks went in the evening to Minnies to meet some friends. 4 Hendersons sale 5 Minnie and Carver went to Hextalls 7 Mrs. J Lamb died last night. Mrs Fitchett paid us a visit. 9 The stormiest day of this winter. Salisbury went to J Bacons to get seed oats, it got so stormy he had to leave his load the roads were blocked up. 1885 March 12 The fair day in Orangeville. The boys took a yoke of oxen down but did not sell as they could not get what they wanted for them, there were twelve yoke of oxen in the fair and only 2 sold. 13th Mrs J. Lamb died. 17 My brother Richards birthday. Salisbury fetched Gatie from Minnies where she has been since the evening of the twelvth, storm staid. A great snowstorm came on last Saturday which lasted over Sunday on Monday Carver and Salisbury broke the road. 18 Salisbury and Gatie went to town for music lessons. Sold the first butter and eggs; the former is 15¢ pr lb and eggs 13¢ pr dozen. I wrote to Walker and Gatie wrote to the two Miss Milners. 21 Extremely cold) Gatie and Salisbury went to town; he took a fat pig he got only ¢510 pr cwt it weighed 290 lbs. W got a parcel of Clothes Walker sent for the boys, also a letter from him, he is doing wonderfully well considering the short time he has been practising. First goose egg. Sent to Rennies for garden seeds, and bulbs. 23 Three geese are laying. �24 Very stormy) {illegible} Walkers birthday. Priscilla & Hextall came 25 Hextall & family returned home. Minnie & family spent the day here. Sent letters to Walker. Recieved seeds from Rennie 26 Fine) Sowed Tomatoes and Celery. A sheep died. Planted Runuculus bulbs in pot 30 Mrs J Wilcox and family paid us a vist. Recieved letters from Walker. Salisbury and Gatie paid a visit to Mr Lightles. 31 Carver has gone to Toronto, he has not been well lately, so he is got to consult Walker. There is great excitement about Riels rebellion, in the NorthWest. April 6 Carver returned from Toronto George Clingan spent the day here A Simpson and wife paid us a visit. papers were signed concerning the boys having the farm. Mr Pettitt spent yesterday with us he left at noon today Salisbury and Carver are to have the farm, consisting of 100 acres here and 100 acres wild land, and twenty acres which adjourn this and on which they have to pay $4 a {wilt?} 1885 April 6 interest @7 pr cent until paid in consideration of their paying their parents or either of them every year as long as either of them live $300 and twelve cords of firewood yearly, said sum to be paid on the first day of February in each year, if not paid within twenty days after it is due they can be sued and obliged to pay all expenses. After the death of both parents Salisbury & Carver have to pay Minnie and Gatie each 8500 in three years 9 The boys sold a yoke of oxen at the fair for $3100 without the yoke. 10 Sent letters to Walker and recieved latters from him. The weather continues cold. 17th Tapped trees 20 Warm) The snow has melted very quickly today, it is deep on the roads yet except near town. Thomas went to the States to visit James Myers, his brother in law. 25 Recieved a letter from Thos he had arrived safely at J. Myers and liked the appearance well. 30 Recieved a letter from Cousin Clifton May 2 Sowed 12 acres wheat Oats 40¢ Potatoes 25¢ pr bag Butter is 14¢ Eggs 11¢ Hay $13 pr ton �5 Thunder last night this morning ground is covered with snow. 9When we rose this morning the snow is three or four inches deep Carver got a letter from Walker and Salisbury wrote to him. 12 Fine) Gatie visited at W. Ingrams. First chickens yesterday Set first turkey on twenty eggs. Planted Gladiolus bulbs. Carver is at Minnie drilling grain in, Salisbury walked to the Sugar bush any gathered 70 pails of sap as it was a sharp frost last night Salisbury set out the bees, there are only 5 hives alive, there are eight gone up, all have left lots of honey. This has been an exceptionally bad winter for bees, many have lost all they had. It has been an extremely cold winter, the very severe frost lasting unusually long. 14 Very warm) Fair day, Salisbury sold two fat young cattle for $67. Heard from Thos and Hextall 1885 May 16 There has been a rebellion of the half breeds in the North West Territory headed by Riel who was taken prisoner yesterday Heard from Walker. A friend in Toronto writes us that his brilliant doings, in the way of curing the sick are talked of wherever he goes, he is exceedingly busy now. 18 Yesterday when we went to let out our goslings nine fine ones we found the rats, as we suppose had taken every one of them. Today Sam & Minnie went to town, and saw Mrs Pettitt who had come to town shopping. Mrs Reid Senr returned with them and paid us a visit. Carver boiled the last sap for this year on Saturday it has been a very poor season we have only about 12 gallons of syrup. Walker wrote for the young folks to go down. June 11 Recieved a letter from Hextall, they are all quite well, 12 young turkeys hatched. Jewel had a colt, a lively and very pretty one. 16 Jess has a colt, it is wonderfully large and finely formed, but its knees are weak and swolen, its hind legs are strong, it can stand on them, it wont suck either. it is fat and round, they gave it whiskey a tablespoonful in milk and rubbed its legs with camphor and whiskey. 17 The colt is much improved, Salisbury fed it different times throught the night, it can stand and suck now. Minnie and family came today also Mr Ringrose senr he does not look at all well. We were talking about sheep when Mr Ringrose said he used to wash sheep in England, the regular rate was 500 pr day he washed in 1400 in two days and one day he washed 706 one spring he washed sheep every day for a month except Sundays �23 Hextall Priscilla & baby came. 22 Edward Gikes came to live. The church occupied and bought by the Lord's Army is burnt down, without doubt the work of an incendiary, it was a very good building. July 1 This has been a busy day in Orangeville. Procession in the morning. Games in the afternoon and fireworks {in the evening?} 1885 July 8 We had a large party of young folks, who seemed to enjoy themselves well. The weather was everything that could be wished. Our large lawn, croquet ground and garden were much admired. 28 Rev. R Stevenson paid us a visit yesterday and left this afternoon. Gatie has picked 40 quars of raspberries already, and Carver picked this morning a wooden pailful in three hours. The weather is very hot, they finished the hay yesterday except the rakings which they have got in today, it was a good crop. The barley is turning fast. Our bees have all swarmed twice, except one of Carvers which has only swarmed once. Our young folks spent the evening at Mr Lightles. 31 Thomas returned from his visit to our relatives in Michigan. Mr Wonch sent the boys each a walking cane and some other things of his own manufacturing, and his daughter sent Gatie quite a number of presents. August 4 Began to cut barley, the weather has been so hot, it has ripened without filling. 11 Cut the Spring wheat, it is so badly rusted as to be no use either for bread or seed. 19 Finished hauling the barley, it is a fair crop, except some which owing to the excessive heat ripened before it felled out, the weather has been fine, althougs it threatened rain very many times. Began to haul wheat. 23 Fine & Cool) Thomas today returned to Ermet, St Clare County State of Michigan, just after he left we got letters to him and Gatie from May Wonch and her father in which they both expressed pleasure at the prospect of Thomas's paying them another visit. Sep 5 Hextall and family and Minnies family spent the day here Recieved a letter from Clara Brewin my cousin Johns daughter their address is "513 North 2nd St. Camden N J." 1885 �Sep 15 Gatie went to Toronto this morning, to pay Walker a visit and also to attend the Exhibition. Carver went there this afternoon as he had not time to go with Gatie. 17 Salisbury went to Toronto this morning, and Carver returned home this evening. Mr and Mrs Harris paid us a visit a day or two since 18 Salisbury returned to night 21 Gatie came back from her visit. Walker is very busy with his practise and building his house. Miss M sent me such a lovely china cup and saucer. 25 Yesterday and today Salisbury cradled the oats at the bush lots Minnie and family, Salisbury and I paid a visit to Hextalls on the 22nd. Spent a very pleasant day. Mr & Mrs Fitchett took tea with us Oct 2 Sent letters to Cousins Cecilia & Hextall. Show in Orangeville which all our folks attended, none of us exhibited any thing. 4 The three young folks took tea at Minnies. Preserved the latest Crabs. 6 Cold) Addie Marshall paid us a visit. 11 Mr and Mrs Gordon, and Wesley Gordon & Harriet West dined here. 12 Tea meeting at the reopening of the Providence Church. 21 Sent newspapers to Thomas. Gatie spent the day at Mrs Stephensons. 27 Gatie had a letter from May Wonch, she says Thos. is well and enjoying himself. I spent the day at Sarah's, Mr Pettitt went home he came to see us on Saturday Dec 2 Hextall came, h returned home the next morning. Got a new sewing machine $30. 10 Mr and Mrs John Curry and baby staid the night here. 21 Finished threshing for this time, they have been threshing three and a half days. Andrew and James Hughson did the work the other day we recieved a letter from Clara Brewin and photos of herself and her brother John C. Brewin. 27 Wrote to Thos, & Walker Miss Stephenson has been here two days, Carver drove her home tonight. �22 William Taylor dined here, we had a very interesting account of his {illegible} the rebellion in the North West where he fough in two battles 1885 Dec 16 Thos. returned from Michigan. Joseph Wonch sent some uncommonly fine apples, as well as a bag of dried ones, also seed corn. 24 We have sold our turkeys at 10 cts and geese at 6¢ eggs 20 and butter is only 13¢. We have just learned that by tellegram that my brother Richards wife Cordelia died this morning. 25 Christmas day Minnie and family and Hextall and his family are here. Walker was coming if he could possibly get away so Salisbury drove to town to meet the train but Walker was unable to leave his numerous patients, as soon as Salisbury got back we dined and then Thomas and he started to Maryborough 27 Hextall and his two little boys returned home. Priscilla with the baby girl went home with Minnie. Carver killed a very large Raccoon. 28 We all recieved written invitations to Walkers marriage, Gatie went to Toronto, Salisbury and Thomas returned from Maryborough. 31 Carver and Salisbury went to Toronto to be present at the wedding. Thomas and I could not very well go, as it is such cold weather. This evening Walker was married to Emma Milner, by Mr Lee assisted by Milner. 1886 Janry 1 Carver returned home, he took with him to Toronto 24 Partridges which he had shot as we heard they were worth 75 per pair, but it has come on a regular thaw so he only made 40¢ pr pair 2 Salisbury came back, they have had a very good time the bride had lots of presents. 5 Gatie returned home. We received letters from Cousin C Brewin in England and from Clara Brewin in New Jersey also from Mary Simpson and one from Cousin Kate Stevenson who with her sister marion are in Hanover in Germany. 12 Sent a letter to Cousin Cecilia Brewin in England Harry Marshall died of Diptheria Croup. 1886 �Jan 19 Gatie vaccinated Minnies three children with points Walker sent 18 Salisbury went to help Hextall haul sawlogs. 19 Carver caught a Skunk in a trap. he killed four Raccoons he has dressed the skins for a sleigh robe. Gaties vaccination not having properly taken, she revaccinated herself with vaccine from little Percys arm, she also operated on two of Albert Simpsons children, and Isaacs Reids little girl. 24 Gaties revaccination has acted very favorably, owing we suppose to the former operation having been so recently done, the last came to a head and had begun to die off on the sixth day, she was pretty sick on the fourth day. Feb 9 My birthday, Minnie gave me some lovely embroidery. 18 Our three young people spent the evening at the Fitchetts 19 Gatie, Carver and Salisbury paid a visit to Seth Patullo, some other young people were there. 20 Last night was the snow storm of the season, the wind was fearfully high and very severe frost. March 11 Recieved a letter from cousin Cecilia Brewin in which she says cousins Corah and Hextall are both very ill the latter she fears will not recover 13 Wrote to cousin Cecilia. 20 A great thunder storm which lasted nearly all night 22 The trees have been covered with ice, it was 2 inches thick on the smallest twigs, our garden is a perfect wreck, the poplar trees are bare poles. 24 Walkers birthday. April 6 A most terrific wind, all day, and a snow fall at night which has blocked the roads again. 8 Salisbury came home from Hextalls where he went with him last Saturday he has been helping him to saw firewood and chrush grain he had both the chrusher and sawing machine in the wagon the roads were very bad. Carver tapped trees 1886 �April 10 Made about 4 Imperial gallons of Maple Syrup 12 Made seven galls imperial syrup, rained all day. 13 Made 4 3/4 gallons imperial Maple syrup Recieved a letter from Cousin Cecilia Brewin conveying the tidings of dear cousin Elizabeth Hextalls death which took place on the 23rd of March. she was 88 years old. 17 Carver has gone to Toronto to consult Walker as he (Carver) has not been well lately. 18 Hextalls birthday. Vey hot First turkey laid. there has been no frost for a week, last Sunday as Minnie and family came here they could hardly get along for the depth of snow on the roads. today I went to Minnies, the snow is all gone, the roads are quite dry in some places in others muddy enough. 21 Carver returned home. Walker sent me a Pineapple, it was delicious eating. Our garden looks quite gay already the violets are a mess of lovely flowers the daffodils are in full bloom, and there are snowdrops and pansies. The cabbage seeds came up in four days after sowing. 26 C Haley was taken very ill, he had not been feeling well and someone advised him to take some nutmeg, he eat two, his life was despaired of, the Dr. said the nutmeg had dried up his blood. May 24 Hextall and Priscilla came as usual. 27 First turkey hatched. Planted Melon and citron seeds. Planted some early corn about the 21st. Sowed flower seeds in garden June 11 They have began to raise the barn 14 Finished raising the barn it took half a day on Friday all day on Saturday, and till half past two on Monday 17 Carver went to Hextalls 20 Alwyns birthday Hextall and he came over, Hextall is going to help build under the barn. 22 Walker arrived home this evening, on a short visit after an absence of a year and a half, it seemed just like old times to have him home again if only for a day 23 Walker returned to Toronto, he could not possibly stay longer �July 16 Emma Walkers wife has been here about a week we enjoyed her visit very much September 20 I have been on my first visit to Toronto, which I have enjoyed exceedingly. I went on Saturday morning and returned on Wednesday evening, Salisbury went on Wednesday morning and came back on Friday. Minnie Gatie and Carver went on Thursday, and Minnie and Carver returned on Saturday Gatie staid till the next Monday. We found Walker very busy he met me at the Station and put me on the train on my return he has a lovely house. October 1 Show fair in Orangeville, this morning the ground was covered with snow, and in the afternoon there was a violent snow storm 7 Minnie and children, Salisbury and I spent a very pleasant day at Hextalls. 11 Salisbury Minnie and her little ones returned from our visit to Maryborough, we went on Saturday 9th spent Sunday at P. Lowrys and came home today, we had a very short but pleasant time, it was lovely weather. 26 Grace and I took tea with my sister Sarah. 27 Minnie and I paid a visit to Mrs Staur. Flocks of Snowbirds 29 Finished getting in turnips 30 A lovely day. Gatie and Mr and Mrs Fitchett drove to town with Charley and our buggy. Dec 25 Christmas, Walker and Em came by the morning train from Toronto, they had, much to our regret, to return this evening as Walker cannot be spared longer from his patients. Hextall only came, as the children have the hooping cough. Minnie and family were here, we have had a very pleasant day the only drawback being the short time they could stay and Priscilla and the children not being with us. 1887 Jany 28 Gatie has gone to pay her long promised visit to Walker Feb 14 First lamb. 16th 2 more lambs smart and strong 6 Hens began to lay �March 5 Geese began to lay. April 8th Set first goose 13 Rebecca Lowry returned home after a visit of nearly two weeks. 23 Hextal has another little daughter, {added later: Flora May} April 9 Carver boiled the first sap, he also killed a Raccoon. March 23rd Sowed Celery & Tomatos. Tomatoes came on 10th April NCelery up 15 A heavy thunder storm, it was so dark about 5 or 6 oclock that we had a lamp lighted over an hour, Carver was in the sugar bush through it all, as it would not do to leave May 2 Planted Gladiolus bulbs. April 30th Sowed Cabbage seed & Planted {Reinus?} 12 Finished sowing grain, bush lot included. April 29 Boiled syrup for the last time, we have made between 40 and 50 gallons of syrup. June 9 Mrs Lowry arrived on a visit, she is very poorly. 10 Gatie and her Aunty Lowry paid Minnie a visit. 11 Salisbury, Mrs Lowry and I went to Hextalls. Aug Gatie got her foot badly hurt through a horse treading upon it. Nov 1 I returned from Toronto where I have been 11 days I have had a very pleasant time, Walker is very busy, he has a very large practise. 25 Christmas, we all met once more except Emma Walkers wife, who could not leave, but she sent a very beautiful drawing which Walker had put such a handsome frame on. There was the usual interchange of Christmas presents in which every one of the little ones were remembered. Walker was obliged to return to Toronto the same evening, and he would have to go round to visit his patients after he got home. 1888 May 31 Cecilia and Minnie returned from Maryboro where they went on a visit last Saturday they had a very pleasant time. �June 23 Walker and Em arrived on a short visit. 25 Walker returned home as he could not be away from his practise longer, however it has been very nice to have them here if only for so short a time. 19 The weather has been very hot lately today the thermometer stood at 100 in the shade. 27 Cold frosty air. Sep 24 Carver and Gracia returned from Toronto, where they had been to the Exhibition and to visit Walker as well. Salisbury and Priscilla have been there too. Dec 25 We had our Christmas reunion but Minnie and family staid at home as Hextalls children have all four of them had the diptheria, they happily recovered so I sent for them to come, as I know how much the children had thought of coming, but we thought it better that Minnie's children should not meet them, although Hextall had used every precaution Walker came though Em could not he had to return the same evening; as soon as he got home he had his horse brought out, and visited his patients, after that was done, he had two new calls which kept him up till 4 oclock next morning They all gave me lovely presents and though Minnie was absent I had my Christmas present from her all the same. 1889 Jan 26 Minnie Grace and Carver have been to Hextalls as he has been very poorly, he is some better, it is his heart that is the trouble. Alwyn has been ill but he is better, although he looks pale and thin. 1889 Feb 20 Rebecca Lowry and her sister Louisa returned home from a visit to us. 28 Minnie sold her turkeys @ 11¢ pr lb. The weather has been very cold for about 3 weeks last Sunday it was 23 degrees below Zero, it was 50 in Manitoba Feb 18 Walker has a fine little boy, born today. March 19 Carver returned from a visit to Walker, {added later: Alan Ross.} 25 We have Celery and Tomatoes up. �25 Made Maple Syrup12 1/2 gallons 2 boilings, today and day before yesterday, the first of the season April 2 Thos. went to Toronto. 6 Recieved a letter from Thomas Rydall informing us of the death of his son Richard from Inflamation of the lungs and Pleuracy, three others of the family have been ill in the same way but are recovering. Grace had a letter from Richard only a month ago in which he said he should probably visit us this summer. June 13 We have had a visit from Walker and Em. and Baby they staid a little over a week, it was such a treat to have Walker home if only for such a short time he has been ill, a short time before they came inflamation of the bowels. July June 29 Grace returned from Toronto, where she has been the last nearly two weeks she went to Niagara, and to the island, she enjoyed her visit immensely. Oct 17 Came home from Toronto, where I have been two weeks. Minnie and the children accompanied me we all had a very pleasant visit, we went to most of the places of interest and Walker so kindly took me {Continued on the next page of the diary} {inserted later: Dec 20 Hextall has another son they call him John Hextall Simpson} {continued from previous page} for several drives so that I saw more of Toronto than I ever thought I should. Dec 25 We have had our annual gathering. Minnie and family, and Walker and Em. and Baby, we had a nice time, though Walkers visit was so short, as they did not arrive til about noon, as the train was late, and he was obliged to return by the six oclock train. Hextall could not come, as they had another little boy added to their family on the 20th inst. We all had lots of Christmas gifts as usual. 1889 Jany 6 We have bought lots 24 and 25 on the east side of First Street in Orangeville, for six hundred dollars. Feb 23 The country has been visited with a severe epidemic called "La Grippe", all of our family have had it all those away as well as us at home, it was soon after New Years when we first took it, and we are not thoroughly recovered yet. �14 Toronto University is burned down through the upsetting of a lighted coal oil lamp, it was the evening of the annual Convercation, {convocation?} It was the finest building in the Dominion, and considered the finest specimen of Norman architecture in America. 26 We have had the pleasure of a visit from Hextall and his two eldest boys. 1890 May 23 I have just returned from Toronto, where I have been staying, more than three weeks. I have enjoyed my visit, especially the lovely drives with Walker. 1890 May who did every thing in his power to make my stay a pleasure. Em and Baby came with me to stay a little over a week July 14 Gatie went to Toronto on a visit. Aug. Walker and Em. and Baby have been here about two weeks the baby has quite recovered his health, as well as almost got rid of Whooping cough, of which he has had a severe spell. Sep Gatie Carver and Salisbury have been to the Exhibition at Toronto. Nov Walker has left Toronto principally on account of his and the babys health, and has bought a house in Orangeville on the corners of Faulkland and Zina Sts, he is making extensive improvements in the house. Dec 19 Hextall had his sale today, he sold his implements and stock, except a horse and cow, and is coming to live in Orangeville. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} Mr. J.H. Simpson's sale, held on the 19th ult. at Mono Centre, was a decided success. The live stock, as advertised, brought above $700, while a grand clearing in other departments was also effected. The sale was a large one, Mr. Simpsons's stock of implements and machinery being very large and complete. Joe Reid won high commendation as auctioneer, giving excellent satisfaction. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} �25 We have had our usual Christmas gathering, only Em. being absent, she have to spend Christmas at her fathers They all gave me lovely presents 1891 Jany 27 {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} ---------MONO CENTRE----------Correspondence to the Advertiser. An instance of neighborly regard and good-feeling was exhibited at Mono Centre a week ago Tuesday evening, when a representation of the adherents of the Methodist church waited upon Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Simpson at their residence to express regret at the loss of their old neighbors, who are removing to Orangeville. An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent, in the course of which several speeches were made by gentlemen present, and a presentation of a copy of Matthew Henry's Commentary and a set of china was made Mr. and Mrs. Simpson respectively, accompanies by the following address: To Mr. and Mrs. Simpson,---Having heard with deep regret of your proposed departure from our midst, we, the members and friends of Ebenezer church, desire to show our appreciation of the services so freely and generously rendered by presenting to you some slight memorial of our regard and esteem. We recall with feelings of pleasure many delightful associations in which you have taken part and into which you have infused new life and vigor by your sprightliness of mind and congeniality of disposition, but above all do we wish to express our gratitude for the readiness with which you have given your hands to every good work. By your removal from amongst us the church loses two of its most promising members and ever-ready helpers. But that this memorial may not altogether consist of empty thanks for good received, we desire, in the presentation of this Commentary and set of china, to give you a more tangible proof of our esteem, trusting that you will not consider the relative value but rather regard it as a feeble expression of good-will on our part. With sadness do we part from you; often when you are gone will our minds conjure up old associations, the remembrance of which will fill our hearts with joy and gladness. In departing from our midst you carry with you our best wishes for your temporal and eternal welfare, and we hope and trust that wherever you may choose a home in the future kind friends may never be wanting; and when the sands of life are run you may receive a crown of life that fadeth not away. Signed on behalf of Ebenezer church----W. AURTHER, J. WALLER, V. DYNES.---------{Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Feb. 6 Hextall removed to Orangeville. �{The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} In Orangeville, on April 8th, John Hextall, son of J.H.Simpson, aged 15 months and 20 days. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} April 8 Hextalls baby died of Diphteria croup, he was such a remarkable fine boy so noble looking, and always so good. 1891 May 9 Mr and Mrs Milner returned home Mr M. has been at Walkers a week Carver is boiling the last sap. They are finishing sawing to day. June 6 Mr & Mrs Wonch have paid us a visit of about a week. July 6 W have had a garden party, which all say was a perfect success. There were over two hundred people here, three ministers Rev. Puison, Thornly, and Ferguson, we had the Orchestra from Orangeville & Chinese lanterns. It threatened rain several times in the day, but kept off till just as the party broke up it commenced to rain and rained hard all night. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} The garden party held at the residence of Mr. Thos. Simpson, East Garafraxa, on Monday evening was a most successful affair. The Orangeville orchestra played choice selections to a large audience during the evening. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 9 Edward Gilkes left here to go to England 11 Our young folks have gone to a picnic at Dufferin lake. 17 Salisbury Carver and Grace attended a Sunday school garden party at Mr. Cornelious's. Papered and put a new carpet down in Carvers from Preserved red and black currants, also goosberries. Bell has had diptheria Norman and Percy staid here 5 weeks. Sep 5 A little girl has been added to Walkers family {added at a later date, by Elizabeth's hand:} Marjorie Simpson Nov Percy and Bell have both had juandice. Thanksgiving day, we had 23 to dinner �Dec 25 We had our usual annual party all were here except Em. and her two children, she is in Toronto, we had lovely presents given to us 30 Our young folks had a party, there were about 40 guests, every thing passed of well. 1892 Jany My sister Sarahs two boys have diptheria Parker Lowry has been kicked by a horse some of his ribs broken and his head hurt Walker has entered into partnership with Dr. Lewis. 3 Doctor Orton died in Guelph, his father and mother were very intimate friends of my parents. Doctor R. Ortons three brothers are all doctors, also his fathers and uncles, and Grandfathers were doctors in England. {The following are two separate newspaper articles:} Guelph, Jan. 3. ---Dr. Orton died this afternoon from blood poisoning after a few days' illness. The poisoning was caused by the green lining of his slippers. He was a brother to Dr. Orton, of Winnipeg. ORTON---At Guelph, January 3rd. Dr. Richard Orton, fell asleep in Jesus, aged 52 years. PARKER--At Orangeville, on Sunday, Dec. 27 Emily, beloved wife of F.R. Parker, aged 24 years. '' {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Feb 9 My birthday. Grace who is visiting at Caledon East made and sent me a lovely set of toilet mats. Minnie is making a double Irish chain quilt. My sister Sarah sent me a very nice book, and my niece Rebecca Lowry worked and sent a very elaborate and beautiful pair of pillow shams. March 8 My brother Richard came from South River to pay us a visit. April 18 Cresswell Wilcox came on a visit July 15 We have had a barn raising, it is a very large frame building, with 10 feet of stone work below. We have raised a good stock of poultry, 50 ducks between 30 and 40 geese, and a fine lot of chickens. Sep 21 The Exhibition in Toronto has just closed Grace has been there about two weeks. Salisbury and my brother Richard spent some days there Richard enjoyed it very much �1892 Sep 20 Richard has gone home after a very pleasant visit both to him and us. We have a fine lot of apples, we are picking the Duchess of Oldenburg No 4 Hextall has another little girl {added later in Elizabeth's hand: {Renie?} Mabel} 25 Walker Wilcox came on a visit, he intends staying two weeks. Dec 14 Salisbury Grace and Carver left by the morning train to Toronto, where Salisbury is going to be married this evening. Carver is to be groomsman Gatie also is to be at the ceremony. {The following are two newspaper articles} THE BERRY PLUCKED. Mr. Berry Simpson leaves to-morrow on the morning train to claim for his wife Miss Pansy Johnston, of that city. We are informed the happy couple intend spending several weeks visiting Niagara and eastern cities. We are sure Mr. and Mrs. Simspon will carry with them the best wishes of all the friends who have the pleasure of their acquaintance. The Berry is a lucious fruit, The Pansy a simply flower, Together they have gone away Upon a wedding tour. A WELL WISHER. East Garafraxa, Dec. 13. MARRIAGES At the residence of the bride's mother, 116 Huron street, Toronto, on Dec. 14th, by Rev. J.R.Bell, Miss Francis L. Johnston, to Mr. Salisbury H. Simpson of East Garafraxa. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Dec 25 We have had our usual Christmas gathering, all being here except Walkers wife and children, who are in Toronto, Salisbury and his wife came home on the morning train. They brought me a beautiful picture from the city. Hextall gave me a pair of the best kid gloves, Minnies children bought for me a lovely vase, and Minnie, Carver, and Gatie joined in buying for me the most beautiful lamp I ever saw, they got it and the vase in Toronto. 1893 Jany 20 Gatie and I have left today, the house where I have lived nearly forty two years. 30 We are getting our new home fixed up very comfortably Several friends have called, and expressed their pleasure at our {Continued on the next page of the diary} 1893 �comming to live in Orangeville. The Rev Brown called today The scarlet fever is epidemic now in Orangeville I forgot to mention in the right place, the presentation to Gatie and Salisbury, which took place the Tuesday after Christmas A day or two after Mr Ingram, who has been our near neighbor ever since we came here, sent a lovely cup and saucer and plate. Dear old friend it was so thoughtful and kind. Minnie has been so very kind in helping us in every way she possibly could. Hextall also has helped us, and Carver too if in fact of all the children have done all they could to make our home comfortable for us. Salisbury and Carver brought the piano. Feb 3 Mr Stephensons 77th birthday, Gatie and I were invited there to dinner to meet a few friends. Gatie went, but I did not it is vey cold and the wind and make a perfect blizzard. 6 Tom Moody died. Walker telegraphed to Levitt, and afterwards wrote to them telling them the particulars he was sixty years of age. 11 Set up our coal stove. coal is $720 pr ton. 14 James Walker died at half past 12 Aged 28 years, he had been ill considerably over a year. he caught a cold in Manitoba, and another coming home, from which he never recovered, he was buried the next day at 2 oclock. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} Presentation. On the evening of the 27th ult., a large number of friend assembled at the residence of Mr. Simpson, Garafraxa, for the purpose of spending splendid time and giving some expression of esteem for, and extend congratulations to, several members of the household. The early part of the evening was spent in social converse and a variety of amusements, in which the company joined very heartily. In due time the attention of the friends was called to the special object of the gathering, when Mr. Wm. McPherson took the chair and after a few explanatory remarks called upon Miss Marshall to read the following address and 'mine host' to make the presentation to Miss Grace Simpson, the retiring organist of Providence Methodist church, Laurel circuit: To Miss Grace Simspon: Dear Friend, --Having learned of your intended removal from our midst in the near future, we feel that we cannot allow you to do so without expressing, in some tangible form, the high esteem we have for you, and avail ourselves of this opportunity to do so. In removing from the home of your childhood and the neighborhood of your early womanly association we assure you that you are leaving behind many warm-hearted and true friends. Our esteem for you is founded, not alone upon your own personal worth, but also upon your faithful and valuable services so cheerfully rendered to the church. In acknowledgement of the same we ask you to please accept this offering as a token of our friendship. As you look upon it, in the days to come, we hope you will value the same, not on �account of its financial worth, but as a reminder of the days gone by and of your many friends while acting as organist in our church. We earnestly pray that your life may be long spared, that the church of Christ may be benefited by the exercise, on your part, of the special talents with which you are endowed. In a few well chosen words Miss Simpson replied to the address, thanking the friends for their great kindness, assuring them that what she had done for the church and those present was a labor of love. The chairman then called upon Mr. Geo. Lightle to read the following address, and Miss Marshall to make the presentation to Mr. Saulsbury Simpson: To Mr. S. Simpson: Dear Sir, -Your many friends here assembled avail themselves of this opportunity of conveying to you, not only the greetings of this particular season, but as you have recently crossed the lines of bachelorhood and taken to yourself a help-mate, we extend to you and your spouse our most hearty congratulations. We trust that your union will be a blessing not only to yourselves but to our neighborhood and the church of Christ in our midst. At this particular time we here thought it proper to give you, in a visible form, some assurance of the esteem in which you are held by us, and we ask you to kindly accept this token of our friendship, and appreciation on our part of your valuable services so faithfully given to the cause of Christ in our community. We sincerely hope that your new relation in life will not prevent you continuing those services and that your beloved partner may assist you in your noble work. We hereby extend to Mrs. Simpson a hearty welcome and earnestly pray that her coming into our midst may prove a great blessing to all. Mr Simpson suitably responded to the address and presentation, after which all had a hearty shake hands with the newly made bride. {Back to Elizabeth's writing} The articles given were, to Cecilia Grace Simpson a handsom dressing case, and a beautiful gold bracelet. To Salisbury Holmly Simpson a fine eight day clock. 1893 Feb 25 The snow is extremely deep, and very cold weather Carver came and went to church at night as usual, it snowed and stormed fearfully, the roads had filled up so much he could only see his horses ears above the drifts, at last it got so bad that he had to walk in front of the horse and tramp a track and then urge his horse to plunge through, which he had great difficulty in doing though Grit is good as gold March 4 Had the piano tuned 2.00 Extremely cold. 5 Minnie Sam and Bell, and Carver came, the weather turned out very stormy, as Sams went home the horses got dinner they had to leave the sleigh and walk to our boys, where they got another sleigh to go home in. �6 Gatie went up with Hextall to the old farm to fetch some house plants, the snow is so deep that they could touch the telegraph wires with if the track was under them. Gatie went to Judges to learn {millinery?}. 7 The boys got their ice from Caledon lake. 14 Libbie Haley died from inflamation of the bowels she and Gatie were very near friends and had been for many years, ever since they were little girls. A great many flowers were sent. The choir (she was organist of the Methodist church) took a large {fillum?} a friend sent a wreath of rose buds, another a large bunch of Calla Lillies, some others an another, and many others. {The rest of the page has been cut off} 1893 April 1 Mothers birthday, Mr Wilcox says they have been living here 43, they came in 1840, there was only one house in Orangeville then. 26 Mrs L J Wilcox returned to Toronto having been here between two and three weeks. 29 Levitt Simpson came May 15 Mrs Burke returned home after a very pleasant visit of she came on the 12th inst. 12 Hextall has moved to Mrs Wilcoxs farm which he has rented for four years. 11 Planted Sunrise potatoes, and early peas 22 Both peas and potatoes one of some of the latter 3 or 4 inches high 24 A White frost. Walker Wilcox returned to Toronto he come on the twentieth inst. 25 District meeting June 20 Received a letter from Mrs Gilkes Wolverhampton England enquiring about Ed. 30 Wrote to Mrs Gilkes. Aug 1 Gatie went to Parry Sound. �22 Gatie returned home accompanied by Ada Burke and Maggie Simpson, she had a splendid time till she took Diptheria at Burks Falls. Sep 9 I returned from Minnies where I have been the last week. {The rest of the page has been cut off.} 1893 {The following sentences are not Elizabeth's writing:} Oct. 21 Walker and Carver have gone to Parry Sound hunting. Oct. 25 Hextall left for the Worlds Fair at Chicago he is {the following is back to Elizabeth's script:} accompanied by J.J. White 27 Thos. left for Muskoka to visit the Wonchs. 30 Heard from Hextall he arrived at Chicago all right and got a nice boarding place, also heard from Carver the have camped out 3 days, they had been to {Horvic Harbor?} and Deer Lake. Hextall is at No 45--44--6 State Street, Chicago. The weather is coldhere now. 3 Hextall and Walker both returned home by the morning train Hextall enjoyed his trip to Chicago very much, his expectations af were more than realized, they had fine weather all the time. It was well worth going to see. The Mayor of Chicago was shot while he was there, he has been mayor 5 times. Hextall brought a number of views home with him. Walker brought 2 deer back with him one is very large weighing 215 lbs it is the largest that has been shot this season. Walker shot it while in the water the other one is smaller but most delicious venison, he gave Hextalls and us half of it. Carver has stayed hunting a few days longer. Walker was obliged to come home to attend to his patients 5 Mr Henshilewood was burried to day Minnie and I went to the funeral. 8Carver returned bringing two deer, they had great succes in hunting. they shot seven deer, and a many partridges Carver is stuffing the head of some of his a very fine bunch. Walker is having the head of the largest he shot stuffed. 23 Salisbury has a daughter. {the following is not Elizabeth's writing, it's the same as at the top of the page:} Bernice Marguerite �1893 Dec 15 After a heavy rain storm it began to freeze the light rain froze on the trees till the weight is enormous. Many orchards are ruined as the ice broke the large branches, and in many instances large trees are broken to the ground. Ornamental and Shade trees shared the same fate. Electric, Telephone, and Telegraph wires are broken and are lying in the snow. Many of the poles are either broken off or some near the ground, it will cost Orangeville $1000 to repair damages, the storm extended a long way in Toronto. Wires of all kinds are down and mixed and broken in hopeless confusion. 1894 {The following is not in Elizabeth's hand.} Feby. 23 Coldest in 30 years 30 below zero. April 1 Archie Hearns died at John Lambs. Burried at Providence. 7 Old James Reid the pedlar (orangeJim) burried to-day. July 9 Walker left for Deseronto where he has bought the practice of a Dr. there, Em & children are at her Fathers for a few days Walkers departure was very much regretted they gave him a dinner, the notice of which I shall insert later. Aug . 9 Raised new Barn, (Berries farm) They raised it in two hours and 20 minutes Sept 27 Dear little Marjorie has Typhoid fever the past 3 weeks, and now Walker himself has been laid up I am afraid it is Typhoid too. Sept 30. Walker has another little boy Beverly Simpson. Nov. 10 Walker is recovering. " 10 Minnies three children have diptheria. "13 Norman up today Bell not so well. "15 Bell died at 11 P.M. " 16 Bell burried today at Greenwood Cemetery. Bells death was beautiful, she was conscious to the last, bade Father & Mother goodbye & closed her eyes to open them again in another world. {The following is a newspaper clipping, other than 1894 added by Elizabeth:} �Early Demise. Death visited the home of Mr. Samuel Reid, lot 5, con. 17, East Garafraxa, on Thursday last and claimed his only daughter, Alice Bell Myrtle. She was stricken down with diphtheria about ten days previous to her death. Deceased, who was about 13 years of age, was a bright girl and will be greatly missed in the household. The remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery on Friday. To the sorrowing parents we extend our sympathy. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 1894 Dec. 4 Mrs. Robert Wilcox died, her husband died eight weeks ago. 1895 Feby 19 Mrs. Wills died of Cancer. April 20 Moved out to Carvers house. Salisbury having gone to live in the new house. Oct. 12 Salisbury has a son Donald McGregor Simpson. Nov 5 Our cousin Wille Simpson was drowned, he and a companion were hunting, & had shot 2 deer & a number of partridges, it was thought he had one on the lake in a boat to shoot another deer, as the boat was found upside down. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} SIMPSON.--- William Simson was born in the township of Garafraxa, July 29, 1869. Death took him on November 5, 1895. With his parents he moved to Spence township, Parry Sound District, Ont.' when a child. Of pious parentage, his life was influenced in the right way. Eight years ago he was converted to God during meetings conducted under the late Rev. Wilson McDonald. His life since then has been that of a consistent Christian. His kindness and sympathy endeared him to all who knew him. He was true and upright in all his dealings. As evil habits were not contracted in youth, these did not trouble him. As a member of the Methodist Church he was ready for every good work. He was a teacher in the Sabbath school. Death came suddenly. While hunting, his boat was upset, and his body was found on the following evening. No accident heretofore in this community filled so many hearts with sorrow. The large attendance at his funeral showed the esteem in which deceased was held. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives in their loss, especially for his aged father, Mr. Leviett Simpson, and his sister, who, with himself, made up his home. 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.' " {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} �A POPULAR DOCTOR. -- Dr. T.W. Simpson Honored by his Fellow-Townsmen on the Eve of his Departure. -- During his three years' residence in Orangeville Dr. T.W. Simpson has won the esteem of the entire community. As a citizen he has been active and enterprising; while his abilities as a professional man have commanded the confidence of the public as well as the respect of his fellowpractitiioners. It was, therefore, with sincere regret that Dr. Simpson's many friends in Orangeville learned, through the columns of the ADVERTISER last week, of that gentleman's proposed removal to Deseronto. It was for the purpose of giving personal expression to this regret that a number of the leading professional and business men of the town assembled in the Queen's hotel dining hall on Tuesday evening and spent a few hours in honoring Dr. Simpson. The Queen's has always been noted for the excellence of its cuisine and on this occasion surpassed even itself. The tables were loaded with all the delicacies of the season and, needless to add, ample justice was done the sumptuous repast. When the last course had been finished Dr. Henry was called to the chair and Dr. Fraser to the vice-chair, and the usual toast list was then discussed. All the speakers testified to the high esteem in which the guest of the evening is held by all who have the honor of his acquaintance, and, while regretting his removal from their midst, the kindest wishes were expressed for his prosperity and success in his new home. Dr. Simpson, in reply, expressed his appreciation of the courtesy extended to him and his sorrow at parting with such an hospitable people. The medical profession was represented by Drs. Jas. Henry, Chas. M. Smith, H.D. Fraser and F.W. Lewis; the bar by Messrs. W.L. Walsh, Geo. Robb and F.G. Evans; the dental profession by Drs. F. Frank and R. Meek; the banking interests by Messrs. H.H. O'Reilly, H.T. Wills and W.S. Waugh; the mercantile and manufacturing interests by Messrs. W. Johnston, Thos. MacADam, J.S. Leighton, J.C. Fox, H. Gillespie, T. Stevenson, W.R. Hewat, J.R. Dodds, Geo. McIntyre, D.B. Brown and F. Barnhart; the C.P.R. by Mr. J.C. Browne, and the press by Mr. W. Wallace. -------{Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 1896 Jan 5 Mrs. W. MacPherson died of Cancer. Sept 10 Went to Toronto to meet Walker, spent the afternoon with him. Allan was with him Minnie went with me, also, Salisbury, Carver, Sam, Hextall and Harry, we had a very pleasant time. Harris Calder & little daughter of Magnetawan have paid us a visit of between two & 3 weeks we enjoyed their visit very much little Edna is a very interesting child. Dec 21 Got a letter from Walker, he is now living in Napanee and likes the place much better than Deseronto. �1894 Jan. april 8 John Irwins who has been living at Salisburys all winter died suddenly of heart failure. 1897 Hextall has another son, Ernest Walker simpson. Oct. 17. Walker has another son John Milner Simpson 1898 Jan. 1 Laura Ritchie Rolland died " 14 Addie Marshall & Will Wainsboro married. " 16 Ella May Simpson, Hextalls eldest daughter died at 5 P.M. of peretonitis, she was only ill from Wed. night till the following Sunday. "31 There has been a memorial service for Ella M. Simpson July 5 On the 19th June I C.G.S. went to Napanee, had a very nice visit. The baby Jack is 8 months old, he is as nice as can be. Went by train & came home by boat, was away two weeks & three days, also went to Kingston for a day. Aug. 7 George Webster paid us a visit. 26 Geo. Webster came again. July 25 An old friend of Mother's and of Grandmother's - Mrs. Stephenson - died Oct. 1 Minnie & Mother drove to Maryboro to attend the Golden wedding of Aunt & Uncle Lowry. 4 Wedding day. Rebecca was 19 & Parker 23 when they were married. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page, some has been cut off} GOLDEN WEDDING. {A} very pleasant event took place at {the} residence of Mr. and Mrs. Parker {Lo}wry, 12th conc., Maryboro, on Tues{da}y, Oct. 4, 1898. It was the celebration {of} the fiftieth anniversary of their wed{di}ng day. Among the guests present were Mrs. Thos. Simpson, Orangeville, Ont., sister of Mrs. Lowry, who had been bridesmaid half a century ago; Mrs. J. Wilcox, Toronto, another sister; Mr. Richard Walker, a brother, also Mrs. S. Reid, of the Maples, Garafraxa, niece of Mrs. Lowry. These, with members of their own family, spent a very pleasant day. There were five persons present who had been at the wedding fifty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry were �married in Guelph, by the late Rev. Dr. Bredin. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Mr. Lowry is {a?} descendant of the late Earl of Chat{ha?}m, and Mrs. Lowry is a relative of Sir {Cres}swell, Cresswell, England. They have {6?} children; one son and two daughters {live?} in Manitoba, the other son and two {daug}hters are settled near their parents. -----{Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 1898 Oct. 15. First frost to injure anything in our garden 16 Isaac Reids little boy set fire to their barn while his parents were at Church, the barn was entirely consumed. 17 Miss Campbell and Lizzie Stephenson came to tea. Dec. 1st. Uncle Richard arrived from Maryboro on a visit. 25 Christmas day. Salisbury and family, Minnie and Percy, R Uncle Richard and Rev. C. Langford were here. 30 Charles Simpson died at Seaforth where he has been in the Bank of Commerce for the past 20 years. 1899 Jan. 13 Hextall and family except Harry, Minnie and her two little boys, and Salisbury and his family were here. 15 Percy Reid took Scarlet Fever. The "Grip" is very prevalent. 16 Minnie is ill, Grace has gone to take care of her and Percy. Feb. 1 Grace came home as both Minnie and Percy are much better. May 2 Uncle Richard went home. " 22 Received letter from Walker telling of the serious illness of his little boy Bev, who was taken ill on the 14th, with croup, on 15th. They had a dr. from Kingston who inserted a gold tube in his throat as a last resort, four days later he is doing well. " 24 Mr. Malcolm Geddes foreman at the O.A.C. Guelph wheeled over to spend the day. I drove to Town to show him around and then down to Caledon Lake where Harry Ritchie took us out for a nice row on the lake. �28 Hextall and Priscilla came to see us. We are using onions 8 inches long which Grace planted 12 days ago. 30 George Walker of Charlotte Michigan died to-day, was found dead. Will Walker and Walton King went to Charlotte. {The following is a newspaper clipping glue to the page} CAME FROM ORANGEVILLE. A Clever Canadian Druggist Ends His Life With Morphine at Charlotte, Mich. Charlotte, Mich., May 30.--Pharmacist Geo. T. Walker is dead from morphine, taken with suicidal intent. He was an expert authority on drugs, having passed the examinations of three State Boards, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. His many warm friends were unable to account for his resolve. He had not been in good health for the past few days. He was born in Orangeville, Ont., where his parents now reside. He carried a policy in The Banker's Life, of Des Moines, Iowa, but it carried a suicidal clause. He married a widow with two children, who survive him. ------'' {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} The George Walker mentioned here was the third son of Uncle Tom. None of us think he took the morphine with an intent to comit suicide. June 23 Harrie Calder and Alice Burke came on the 19th. and stayed until the 22nd. July 13 Hextall raised a fine bank barn on the farm he has lately purchased. Carver, Minnie, Percy and I went over. Aug. 31 Last week I was on my way to Town to take the train for Toronto, Harrie was with me we met a span of runaway horses that smashed right into us and completely demolished the buggie. Nov. 8 Lillie Hunter was married today to Walker Hearns of Orangeville. Dec. 3 Aunt Rebecca and Rebecca McPhee arrived, having come to see Uncle Tom who is very ill of Dropsy of the heart. " 6 The people returned home to Maryboro. " 7 {The following is a note in the margin beside the journal entry: Written by E.M.S. This, which is a {c}opy, was the last of my dear Mothers writing in this journal. The entry in Feb 1901 was her last entry. C.S.S.} My dear brother Tom passed peacfully away this A.M. at 5 minutes to five oclock his illness which was very severe and lasted about 5 weeks was due to heart disease. Rev. J. Milner, �Father of my son Walker's wife died of heart failure on Nov. 31, he was highly esteamed, Walker was a great favorite of his, he was 72 years of age. Dec. 29 My dear brother Richard died to-day of stomach trouble he was 73 years of age. His end was peaceful, it was thought he had cancer of the stomach. 1901 Feb. Received letters and Photo's from Cousin William Walker, of Bristol-Holt-Lecestershire England. E.M.S. May 27 Margaret Simpson came to spend some time on a visit with us. June 13 D.F. Burke died. Margaret and I went to B. Falls to his funeral. Aug. Budge and Marjorie are spending their holidays with us. They came up alone. 1903 July 7 Budge and Marjorie arrived on their second holiday trip to our home. Em, Bev, & Jack came for a week. 1904 Jan. 23 Uncle Parker Lowry died. May. Aunt Rebecca, R. Methee & little daugher paid us a visit. July 17 Marjorie S. came & expects to spend two months or more with us. " 16 Our barns were burned to the ground at noon today, fire caught in the shingles from an engine that was used to crush grain for the stock. Minnie moved to her new home in March on the 27th. Carver & I walked there to see them. The roads being impossible for horse or {ry?}. On the way home there came up a dreadful blizzard & I had my ears frozen. {Same page as previous page, but with the following pasted in:} Nov. 17 Waker, Bev. & Jack spent Thanksgiving with us, as they also did two years ago. {1}904 {M}arch - Minnie moved to their new home. 1905 Jan. 27. I arrived home yesterday after paying visits to my Aunts in Toronto & Moorefield. July Mr. Burke of Buffalo spent a couple of days with us. Sept. Ed. Gilkes came from Newark N.J. & spent 10 days here. �1906 May. Our cousin Richard Walker of Sussex England arrived & intends remaining about 3 months. 14th. Aunt Wilcox, with Walker W_ , his wife from China arrived & will spend a week with us 24 Miss Luarrier of Hamilton came & spent two days with us & Minnie. June. Norman Reid & Cousin Richard went out to the West for a trip. Richard went to visit his cousin Headely Moor of Calgary. July Marjorie arrived & will make us a visit of two months. Aug. Ed. Gilkes came to pay us a two weeks visit. Mrs. {Hemming?} & Lizzie spent an afternoon here after the funeral of Mrs. H's husband Sept. Richard left for home also Marjorie. Carver & Berrie went to the Toronto Exhibition for two days. Oct. Rebecca McKee & little girl of Rothsay & Clara Smith & her little daughter of Portage-La-Prairie came & spent 5 days with us. Dec. Received very nice letters from Richard Walker & his Mother also from Marian Buck- Cousin Cecilia died of a stroke on Nove. aged 82 years. Mother had letter from Cousin Geo. Angrave he {&c?} her he is to be married to a Miss/Earey___ 25 We had a quiet Xmas, Min. & the two boys were here- 21st Carver went to Napanee to visit Walker___ 1907 Jan. 1 Carver returned from Napanee. Feby. 5 I returned home from Toronto having spent two weeks there very pleasantly. " 20 Chas. G Burk of Williamsport Pa. spent the day with us. April 5 Miss Lizzie E. Campbell of Melfort Sask arrived to-day on a visit to Minnie. " 12 Hextall & family moved to Toronto. {The page contains two newspaper clippings. The first is another identical copy of the 50th wedding anniversary of Parker and Rebecca Lowry announcement typed out several pages back. The other is the following:} �HISCOCK.---Harriet Hiscock was born at Ashmore, Dorsetshire, England, in the year 1801, and died at the residence of her son, Henry Hiscok, Egremont, county Grey, Ont., on August 20, 1896, being in the ninety-fifth year of her age. Her father was a prominent official in the Methodist church in England, and a man respected and beloved in the community where he resided. Harriet was converted to God in the land of her nativity when about twenty years of age, and united with the Wesleyan church. She spoke to the writer, among her early recollections, about her cherished associations with Methodist ministers and others. She was united in marriage to her now deceased husband in England, who preceded her to the heavenly land some forty years ago. They came to Canada and settled near Guelph when it was a mere hamlet, in 1835. She loved her Bible, reading it with prayerful attention, and was sustained by its promises, which she counted exceeding great and precious. She regarded trouble and trial as sent for her good. She cherished the means of grace, often walking five miles when the country was new, to attend a place of worship, and she was faithful in attending as long as strength would permit. Private prayer was her delight, and she told of remarkable answers to her prayers. She had no fear of death, but longed to get home. On one occasion she exclaimed, "Oh, I had such a vision of heaven; I'll soon be at home now." Not long before her decease she told of being visited by an angel, the expression of whose countenance wa unspeakable benign, and that she had a foretaste of heavenly bliss. Thus she passed away triumphantly, to realize what it is to be there. Two sons only out of a family of ten survive her. John R. Issac. {The following is a newspaper clipping:} FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT BURWASH -------------- MISS MARY CONSTANCE WALKER---MR. HUBERT A. O. HANLEY. --------There was a numerous and fashionable congregation at St. Joseph's Church, Burwash, on Wednesday, on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Mary Constance Walker, daughter of Mr Charles W. Walker, J.P., and Mrs. Walker, of Holmhurst, Burwash, and Mr Hubert Arthur Oldfield Hanley, of the Duke of Cambridge's Own (the Middlesex Regiment), the only son of the late Mr Charles Hanley, and of Mrs. Hanley, of 9, Western Parade, Southsea. The bride and her parents are highly esteemed in the district, and naturally much interest was manifested in the auspicious event. The officiating clergy were the Very Rev. G. A. Kindersley, O.S.B., Prior of Downside Abbey, and the Rev. A. Sutherland, Priest of the Mission. The bride was escorted by her father, who subsequently gave her away, and Mr Richard Walker supported the bridegroom as best man. Selections were played by the organist, and the Rev. M. de Bary rendered two vocal solos. Attending the bride were Miss M. Walker, (sister of the bride), Miss Hanley (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Dorothy Moore (cousin of the bride), as bridesmaids; and Master Denis Hanley, in a suit of pale blue, acted �as the page. The bride was charmingly gowned in soft white satin with silver garland trimming, and train lined with silver tissue. the Limerick lace draping the bodice and sleeves was the gift of Miss M. Lucas; that on the train being presented by Mrs. Buck. The bridesmaids' dresses were of white soie de ninon, over soft white silk, and they wore hats of blue chip, with wreaths of blue and pink-shaded hydrangea. Their bouquets of pale pink carnations, tied with pale pink ribbons, and jewelled dagger pins, were the gifts of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, a reception was held by the bride's parents at "Holmhurst," and subsequently the newly-wedded couple left for Novering's Court, near Ledbury, kindly lent by Mrs. Buck for the honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was of Saxe blue face cloth braided in black, and with white moire waistcoat; and she wore a black chip hat trimmed with tulle and black ostrich feathers; and a pointed fox stole and muff, the gifts of the bridegroom. The following is a list of the wedding gifts:-TO THE BRIDE. Bridegroom: Set of pointed fox furs. Bride's Parents: Cheque, house linen and old silver. Miss Margaret and Mr Richard Walker: China tea service Mr and Mrs Aitkens: Silver inkstand. Mrs Ball: Silver photograph frame. Miss Barrow: Worked cloth. Major and Mrs Beale: Silver camp watch. Mrs. Brand: Drawn thread table cloth. Colonel Brooke: Silver topped scent bottle. Miss Brooke: Silver trinket box. Miss M. Brooke: Silver buckle. The Misses Brown: Case of silver teaspoons and tongs. Miss L. Bryan: Shakespeare Miss A. Bryan: Toast-rack. �Mr and Mrs Bruce: Leather hand-bag. Mrs Buck: Pendant, cheque, and Sicilian lace. Rev. Vincent Bull:P Silver sugar dredger and pearl rosary. Mrs Burrows: Silver serve-alls The Lady Margaret Cecila: Onyx and silver necklace. Miss Careless: Criptoleum pictures. Mr and Mrs Chegwyn: Silver sweet baskets. Mrs. Fynes-Clinton: Book Miss Creagh: Gold brooch. Bessie Denman and Agnes Stevenson: Oak and silver biscuit box. Mary and Virginia Della Valli: Glass and silver jam jar. Mr and Mrs Dormer: Leather hand-bag. Mrs Downing: Tea cloth. Miss Amy Dawson: Silver fern pot. Mrs Horace Emberson: Silver ring stand. Mr and Mrs Emberson: Drawn thread table cloth. Lady Flower: Life of Sir William Flower. Alice Frost: Tunbridge ware box pin cushion Mrs Flight: Handkerchief sachet. Mr and Mrs Griffiths: Silver na{p}kin rings. Mr and Mrs Gregory-Smith: Travelling clock. Miss Gun: Hat pin. �Miss Gould: Lace bag and handkerchief. Mrs and the Misses Gipps: Silver caddy spoon. Colonel and Mrs Hart: Silver candlesticks. Mrs Hanley: Silver tea caddy. Miss Hanley: Silver ink bottle. Mr and Mrs Johnson Hill: Brass clock. Mrs Hollins: Travelling case. Mrs and Miss Hayley: Silver tea caddy. Mr and Mrs Hornblower: Case of table accessories. Mr and Mrs T. B. Hornblower: Leather hand-bag. Mr and Mrs Howiland: Silver butterdish and knife. Mr and Mrs Hassell: Silver sugar dredger. Mr Edmund Hanley: Pearl and gold bracelet. Mr and Mrs Hay: Umbrella. Mrs. Shirley Harris: Sewing machine. Mr and Mrs Sutherland Harris: Brass candlesticks. Miss Hind: Silver salt cellars. Miss Rose Hind: Cheque. Miss Hanbury: China vase. Rev. D. and Mrs Herford: Silver backed brush and comb. Miss Ingram: Cucumber knife. Miss Kirly: Cloak clasp. �Mr and Mrs Kempson: Old silver fruit spoons, 1750. Mr and Mrs Griffiths: Silver na{p}kin rings. Mr and Mrs Gregory-Smith: Travelling clock. Miss Gun: Hat pin. Miss Gould: Lace bag and handkerchief. Mrs and the Misses Gipps: Silver caddy spoon. Colonel and Mrs Hart: Silver candlesticks. Mrs Hanley: Silver tea caddy. Miss Hanley: Silver ink bottle. Mr and Mrs Johnson Hill: Brass clock. Mrs Hollins: Travelling case. Mrs and Miss Hayley: Silver tea caddy. Mr and Mrs Hornblower: Case of table accessories. Mr and Mrs T. B. Hornblower: Leather hand-bag. Mr and Mrs Howiland: Silver butterdish and knife. Mr and Mrs Hassell: Silver sugar dredger. Mr Edmund Hanley: Pearl and gold bracelet. Mr and Mrs Hay: Umbrella. Mrs. Shirley Harris: Sewing machine. Mr and Mrs Sutherland Harris: Brass candlesticks. Miss Hind: Silver salt cellars. Miss Rose Hind: Cheque. �Miss Hanbury: China vase. Rev. D. and Mrs Herford: Silver backed brush and comb. Miss Ingram: Cucumber knife. Miss Kirly: Cloak clasp. Mr and Mrs Kempson: Old silver fruit spoons, 1750. Miss Larkin; Portrait. Miss M. Lucas: Limerick lace. Miss Lucas: Pearl and peridot bracelet. Mr and Mrs Loesch: "Midsummer Night's Dream." Mr and Mrs Lambe: Silver and tortoiseshell trinket box. Miss Phyllis Manson: Book. Miss D. Moore: Embroidered tea cloth. The Misses and Messrs. Moore: Pearl and amethyst ear-rings. Mr and Mrs Elliott Moore: Silver scent bottle. Commander and Mrs Moore: Book slide. Sister Mary Catherine: Book and housewife. The Misses McKnight: Silver tea caddy and spoon. Dr. and Mrs Hayes Newington: Carrickmacross lace. Miss Hayes Newington: Table centre and d'oyleys. Mrs Oliver: Two cut glass dishes. The Misses Pellatt: Maltese lace. Mrs Prankhurst: Table cloth. �Frank and Mary Prankhurst: Brass Calendar. Mr and Mrs Pick: Bronze candlesticks. The Misses Perkins: Antique scent bottle. Captain and Mrs Parker-Jones: Sugar and cream stand. Miss Pickthall: Enamel buttons in case. Mr and Mrs Roberts: Travelling clock. Rev. Mother, New Hall, Chelmsford: Inlaid crucifix, from Holy Land. Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith: Peridot pendant. Miss E. Smith: Fitted leather tea case and silver tea pot. Miss L. Smith: Diamond and ruby ring and cheque. Miss B. Smith Oak book case and books. Mr and Mrs Apsley Smith: Silver napkin rings. Miss Summerbell: Two book stands. Mr and Mrs Stranger: Silver candlesticks. The Misses Schroeter: Travelling clock. Mr and Mrs Saunders: Silver photo frame. Eliza Stone: Cake knife. Miss Smith: Embroidered tea cloth and fine crochet lace. Mr and Mrs Stevenson: Copper tea kettle. Mr and Mrs Seligman: Brussels lace fan. Miss Aline Gerard Smith: Silver jam dish. Elsie Stevenson: Large afternoon tea cloth. �Miss Tindall: Claret jug. The Misses M. and J. Tindall: Pair silver hat pins. Mr and Mrs Tindall: Silver napkin rings. Miss Watson: Silver sugar basin and tongs. Dr. and Mrs Woodroffe: Parted velvet table centre. Miss Woodroffe: Brooch. Nelly and Mabel Wratten: Two toast racks. Sir Denham and Lady Warrington: Silver inkstand. Alice Wells: Oak and silver salt cellars. Mrs Wells: Afternoon tea cloth. Dr. and Mrs Webster: Two illustrated books Miss Webster: Maltese lace d'oyleys. TO THE BRIDEGROOM: The Bride: Fitted dispatch case. Bridegroom's Mother: Table silver. Miss Hanley: Carvers Mr Edmund Hanley: Cheque. Right Rev. Monsignor Brindley: Two water colour pictures. Mr Chamberlain: Glass and silver butterdish. Mr and Mrs Havers: Silver flower bowl. Miss Havers: Silver paper knife. Miss Hopkins: Silver fish slice. �Mr G. W. Hammond: Silver cigarette case. Colonel and Mrs Jopp: Silver tea knives. Mrs Jump: Silver cream jug. Mrs Kirkland: Silver and ivory paper knife. Mr and Mrs Law: Cruet stand. Rev. P. O. O'Leary: Thermos flask. Officers of the Middlesex Regt. at the Depot: Silver cigar box. Colonel and Mrs Maunsell: Silver mounted liqueur glasses. Rev. F. Murphy: Barometer. Mr and Mrs Nelson: Six early Georgian Table spoons. Madame Von Selenbert: 12 china coffee cups. Colonel and Mrs Staples: Silver butter dish and knife. Miss Staples and Master A. Staples: Silver Guernsey milk can. Colonel Savile, D.S.O., and Mrs Savile: Silver candlesticks Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor: Case of tea knives. Mrs Walker: Shetland rug. Lavinia Rivers: Silver jam spoon. Mr Neville P. Jodrell, of Stanhoe Hall, Norfolk, was selected on Tuesday as Conservative candidate for North-West Norfolk. For more information on Elizabeth Simpson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Simpson 1877-1907 Transcripts 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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Elizabeth Simpson Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb554a99555be2871241809c937e5090.pdf 2f4776785f0327c6b4e3cb0f7790e058 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a57f3a83e7a4ce2a3aae65b4a391ab34.pdf 6e5ccd2a7861ce9b0456b628e3aa092c PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tue sday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seedingThis month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9(A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th} John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horseraking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, Novembe r 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tuesday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seeding- This month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9- (A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV- 25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th } John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horse- raking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, November 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) For more information on John Ferguson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/86fbdd0c97d7a949aa4589494ef71f91.pdf cd105cf5783b881071757cca87cdb554 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92e226138c440f6047ef2cf82f3e8708.pdf 1567af66f95753706960bb2181ead60c PDF Text Text Courtland Olds’ (1844-1896) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1867. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. 66 KING STREET EAST. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1867 Spent the forenoon in cuting wood in the wood shed at which Snively helpd me. He did a few chores around in the afternoon. I started for Bowlby en route for the Tea Meeting at the Methodist Church in Simcoe. Broke down on the road to Dover and did not get there until late. Put my horse in the stable and went up with Mr Bowlbys folks. Met with Richardson and Well Carpenter besides several others of my old acquaintances. Got back to Dover about 12. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1867 Stayed all night last night at Mr. B's and before I could go home had to get this old buggy mended which I did by eleven o'clock. Started for home as soon as possible got there about twelve. Found everything all right side up with {cow?}. Snively cut wood all day in the bush while I spent the afternoon in husking corn. Attended prayermeerting in the old schoolhouse to night and had a very proffitable time of it. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1867 Ma and myself started for Dover this morning early. I went to mill with a grist of wheat and buckwheat. Ma and I took our dinners with Mary Jane and in the afternoon I went out in search of a young lady to go with me skating. Was lucky enough to find one at the first place at which I stopped. Had the honor of waiting on Miss Bowlby the afternoon and was of course delighted with my afternoon's skate on "silver lake." It was a beautiful afternoon. Got home about nine. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1867 I spent the forenoon in working at Snively's shanty, which, after a long time I have finished. In the afternoon I hund {hung} a door in the corner of the east shed on roolers. Finished it in a good season and did some patching or fixing in the cow stables. Snively cut up wood in the �forenoon and in the afternoon drive it up to the house. Mother and I went to spend the evening at George Matthews, had a pleasant time. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1867 Snively and myself spent the forenoon in cutting wood at the woodhouse, while in the afternoon he cut wood again in the woods. I spent the afternoon in filing my wood saw and also the cross-cut saw etc. Had my bath as usual. To Make Radway's Ready Relief Put 3/4 oz. ciana. pepper; 3/4 oz. camphor {grease?}; 3/4 {tspn?} Ammonia or {Haidshorne?} into a quart of Whiskey. Allow it time to dissolve and settle before bottling. From Maj. M. Hoyt Brantford. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 1867 Ma and I went out to church this morning to Dover. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an old fashioned sermon this morning. After church we went home again and had our dinner. I then went to meeting at the schoolhouse. The preacher did not come; but we had a very excellent class meeting. Captain McFell led the class for the first time and the manner in which he did it, augurs well of his future usefullness. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1867 Started for Dover this morning as early as possible. Gave in my note and then went after Miss {Higmans?} and my Boss. They came home with me and we had a very pleasant little ride with the two old-maids. They came to spend a few dys with us. I husked corn most of the afternoon but towards night I went to work and built a shelter for my old ewes back of the barn. Snively put up wood most of the dy. for himself. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1867 Snively and I cut up a big pile of wood at the house this forenoon. And in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the chopping. About eleven o'clock J. B. Carpenter's Brother came here to see a cow which I had offered to Mr. Carpenter for one of his thoroughbred Durham Bulls. He concluded that he would take up my offer. I husked corn most of the afternoon and did some other little chores about the barn. Mr. & Mrs. {Wall?} came and stayed until eleven. Had a great old fashioned visit with them. �WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1867 I set Snively at husking corn this this morning. & in the afternoon he cut wood in the bush. I husked corn until School meeting time. When I went down to the school meeting and was unhappily appointed Trustee & Secy. for the remaining term {illegible}. After dinner I took Mrs. and Miss Higmans home. Had a pleasant little visit at the Higmans. Went to the store for a few articles and from there to Mr. G. Bowlbys {illegible} I was persuaded to spend the evening and spent it very pleasantly with a lot of Bowlbys. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1867 After doing my chores, Ma and I started for Simcoe. Got there about noon. Saw an old friend at Mr. Willoughbys (Mattie Burke). Went to Mr. Wells to get our teeth mended and I had two front teeth filled with gold. Stopped Walter Ods. on the way home and took him with them. Started home about eight and on the way stopped at Ed {Kniffins?} to leave the tax money. Got home about ten and found everything all right side up with {cow?} etc. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1867 As soon as we got our chores done, Snively and I went out to the woods & cut six sawlogs before noon, in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the bush & I husked corn most of the time. Young Robt. Riddell was here just before night. About six o'clock Asford Bowlby with his two sisters Hellen & Louisa & Miss Anna Douglas came to spend the evening with us. I had a pleasant chat with them. They went home about eleven or thereabouts. When I went into dreamland as usual. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1867 Got up in good season this morning and after doing my chores Snively and I went to work at cutting sawlogs to take to mill. Got about a {dozen?} rady for drawing too day. George {Buck?} was at the house when I came from work. We had a good little chat on various matters and things. Cut my Sunday wood in the dark too night and felt very tired when I got through with it. Carried water from the cistern and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1867 After doing up my chores I cleaned up and put on my Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and afterwards spent the forenoon in reading the Pilgrims Progress. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here �to dinner and he and I had a good old chat together about church matters, etc. Went to church or to meeting in the Schoolhouse. Mr. Laird gave us a proffitable discourse. Stayed to Classmeeting. Mr. {Stringer?} lead the class for the first time. Spent the evening in reading etc. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1867 After doing my chores and giving Snively orders and after getting ready Ma & I started for Brantford with the cutter. We stopped at Mr. Howard and took dinner. Got to Brantford about three o'clock. found the folks all well and in comfortable circumstances. Spent a very pleasant evening with Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt. Went out with Mr. Hoyt in the course of the evening to the soldiers hospital which Mr. Hoyt had been repairing after a fire. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1867 Took breakfast this morning about nine. Spent the forenoon in walking around the town and in getting a negative taken at Parks Gallery. Had a nice little talk with Miss Lewis. In the afternoon I walked around town, visited with Mrs. Smith & Mr. Hoyt and about five, went around to Mrs Elliots. Miss Elliot was not at home so I concluded to go back again after a little while as they said that she would be in soon. Called on Miss Louise Elliot again about seven o'clock etc WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1867 Found Miss {inserted: Louise Darling} Elliot to be rather a pleasant girl. We had a very jovial old fashioned talk with her about our adventures during old college days our fictitious correspondents etc. She gave me an invitation to her the following evening but alas!! I could not go. Ma and I started for home again about nine. Stopped at Mr. Howe's to {warm?} & got home again about two o'clock. Found everything all right. Snively had been cuting & getting up wood doing chores &c. since I went away from home. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1867 I went out to Dover last night and attended the Presbyterian Tea-meeting. They had a very good tea and afterwards a good variety of speakers Such as the Rev's. Messrs. Swain, Craigie, Burns, {Gunner?}, & Laird. Got home & to bed about nine. Snively & I cut wood in the forenoon and in the afternoon we husked corn. I spent the afternoon in visiting with Mr. �Howell and had a very pleasant time talking with the old gentleman. He said that he would let me have money to pay Grandfather Olds. Good. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1867 As soon as I had finished my chores this morning I went to see if I could not get John Matthews to come down and help me kill the beef; but he could not come. Leonora played a few lines on her new organ which is a very fine one indeed. Snively & I got ready for killing the beef before noon. I killed it after. We got along very well considering our little experience. Finished up our job about six by which time I was pretty well chilled through. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1867 Snively and I cut up the beef this morning. Got started for Simcoe about eleven. Took a quarter of beef to Mr. Willoughby. Took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Willoughby, after which we went to Donelys & paid him for my books. Went to Colonel Wilsons office to see about getting a probate for Pa's will. Stopped at Mrs. George Matthews for H. {Misener?}. Got home about dark. Wrote a letter to Springer and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 1867 Got ready and started for church this morning with Ma; and Mrs. Howell who has been staying with us for the last few days. Heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach. After church we went to Mr. Bowlbys for dinner. Stayed there until church time to night. I spent the afternoon very pleasantly talking and reading, with the girls. It stormed so furiously when we got ready for church that we concluded that we had better go home and, we acted accordingly. MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1867 Did not get up this morning until nearly eight o'clock, as I did not feel real well on account of having a bad cold. Went to George Matthews to sharpen a Buck Saw and Hand Saw. George rather surprised me by saying that I owed him fifty five dollars for threshing; "whew"!! Snively husked corn before noon and he and I cut up some wood in the afternoon. Spent the evening in writing a letter to W. H. {Rawnd?} TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1867 �Finished up my chores about nine, after which I took the hide off from a dead sheep and dressed it and cut it up. In the afternoon I cut up two quarters of the beef and put it away. Cut wood towards night at which Snively helped me. He {Broke?} roads and drew up a couple of loads of wood. Spent the evening in writing a letter to my friend John Saunders And in talking to Walter Olds who is stopping with us right at present. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1867 Carried up the sheep sack this morning and got ready to go to Dover. Started about eleven. I took some hides to Lawson's tannery and went from there to Francis Wares. Had a good visit with him. Leonora went out with us. In the afternoon I went over to town on a little business with Riddles and Mr. Lawsons. Took tea at Mr. {Marrs?} and started home afterwards started Stopped until the mail came in. Got home about eight and found everything all right. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1867 I felt very unwell this morning from having a bad cold. Made up my mind this morning to starve my cold but I had to have the haystack drawed in for the stock. Had to take dinner in consequence. Snively helped me to draw in hay--got in four loads before night. I payed off Jane Lewis to-day and expect to be obliged to do all the churning and milking after this. Had to put off both too night. Leonora and Walter are still with us. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1867 Walter built fires for me this morning & when I got out of bed I found myself pretty sick. Ma was complaining too we both kept getting worse and about three we sent Snively after the Doctor. He soon came and said that he was afraid that my fever would hang on me for some time. But he did not think that Ma's was quite so bad. Stuart gave me an emetic which I took and it made me as sick as a dog. Went to bed about one. Fortunately Walter & Leonora still are here. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1867 Remained in bed the whole of this forenoon as I did not feel able to get up. Walter milked my cows for me & Leonora got breakfast for him and waited on Ma and I very nicely indeed. Got up at twelve and after dressing and cleaning up etc. I read some. Took dinner about four when Walter came back to cut Sunday wood for me. Mr. & Mrs. Wilsons came out towards �night & helped me to do up my chores etc. Later Dr. came and to night he said Ma was doing well. SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1867 I felt pretty sick this morning but had to milk and do some other little chores notwithstanding. Mr. Wilson helped me some and Mrs. Wilson made up the beds, got breakfast etc. Ma still improves & I think we will both soon be well. I laid around the forenoon and Lydia Matthews came down in the afternoon and got up a very excellent dinner for us of beef soup etc. Felt much better after eating of it. Unckle McFell was up to see us this morning; we had a good talk. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1867 I started out this morning to work notwithstanding my ill health. Snively and I shovelled roads and cut up a load of wood by dinner time. In the afternoon we cut up wood in the woodhouse etc. About dark Frank Springer turned up. Personally, I enjoyed the evening talking with him very much; although I had to churn and work butter and sundry other little jobs. Got to bed about twelve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1867 Did not get up until daylight this morning. Got breakfast and fixed up things about the house. Springer helped me milk after which we started off for a girl for Ma. Hellen Mcfell promised to help us a while, or until Ma got better. We got to Dover all right & took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Laird. In the afternoon we called on Mr. Hane's folks; on Mary Jane & on Mr. Bowlby's. At the last place we had a very pleasant time. Got home about sundown. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1867 Walter Olds built fires for us this morning. I spent most of the forenoon in cutting down and cutting up an oak tree with my man. In the afternoon Frank Springer helped me to saw up a tree with a cross cut saw while Snively got up a load of {wor?} or so. Felt very uncomfortable today from my cold which gave me a bad headache. At night my friend & I had a real pleasant time talking about old college days, smoking etc. This has been a very beautiful day although it was a very cold one. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1867 �Franklin and myself started for Simcoe as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready. Got in Simcoe about noon and after doing some shopping started for J. B. Carpenters. Found them all well and spent the afternoon talking and reading the news. Went with Ed and Min to Mr. Duncan McCall's party. Found Mr. Bowlby's folks there from Dover. Louise among the rest. Had an exceedingly good time during the evening. Did not go home until after midnight had long past. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1867 It took Frank & I from midnight until daylight to finish chatting with the young ladies and to get home. Felt rather blue all day to day but knocked around at work mostly all day. Mr. & Mrs. Sweetlove came about noon and made us a nice little visit. They went away about four. Franklin Springer and myself went down to the Port too night to spend the evening at Mr. Bowlby's. Had a very pleasant time if I did feel sleepy. Got home by eleven o'clock. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1867 Felt some better this morning than I did last night as well as Frank. Ground up my hay-knife and when I had finished Mr. Allen Culber & family came together with Unckle Homes & wife. It rained real hard nearly all day and froze nearly as fast as it came. Had a pleasant visit with our folks who went away about five or thereabouts. Snively sawed wood most of the day. Had a good bath tonight as usual. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1867 Was a little lazy this morning in my feelings so that we did not get out to church. I[t] stormed very bad. However, Frank & I spent the forenoon in reading some of our old letters at which we enjoyed ourselves well. We started out for Dover towards night and went to Mr. Herrells. Frank and I {joc?} to {Lea?} with them. Went to church and heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach a very good discourse. Got home again about eleven. Found things all right. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1867 Walter got up first and built fires this morning. I helped Snively to cut up the old "oak tree in the lane." In the afternoon I cut up wood in the woodhouse and churned for Ma at which Frank helped me. We started for the port about five and went to Mr. Wares to spend the evening. I had a good time talking with Mattie Burk & Miss Howell. Saw them home of �course. Sparked the Miss Ella Jones & Frank {here?} until two or so. Cut out some of the poor boys. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1867 George Buck came over this morning. I started for Unckle P. Wykoffs as soon as we could get rady. Got there all right about noon. Took dinner with them & went over to see Miss Bell McCall afterwards, but unfortunately the dear lass was away from home. We went home about five and concluded that I would take a good nights sleep. Snively cut up some wood and drew up a load of s--. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1867 At about nine we started off for another visit. Ma went along with us this time and we went up to Allen {Eaubvers?} for our visit; found the folks at home. Spent the day very pleasantly. Frank put in a good time singing etc. with Miss Culver to the edification of the rest of us. Started on our way home about six stopped at the Missionary meeting in Dover. Before which Frank & I had a good smoke together. Got home & to bed about twelve. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1867 My old friend started for home this morning about nine. I felt a little bad to see him go, for we have enjoyed our visit together so well. I went to work at drawing in the remainder of the haystack. Snively helped me at it. Got in four good loads by night--which took it all in. Felt a little lonesome too night but Walter came in and took tea which cheered me up some. Felt pretty tired after pitching hay all day. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1867 As soon as Snively and I had finished our chores we started with the big white-faced cow for Carpenters Mead farm. Had a rough journey going out as our cow got away from us and we had a hard time catching her. Saw an awful run-away on the gravel just above Beaupres. Started for home with my thoroughbred Durham bull about one. Fell in with my sister's cow on the way and drove her home too. Got home about four all right only I felt very tired and sore. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1867 �Snively and I spent a good part of the forenoon in cording wood in the woodhouse. We husked corn the remainder of the day. Have about one day's work yet. After doing my chores I had to churn for Ma and do sundry other little jobs. Had my Saturday evening bath as usual. Sorted over a lot of apples etc. This has been a very stormy blustery day. The snow & wind come from the southwest. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1867 This was a very windy cold dreary morning so much so that Mother and I made up our minds not to go to the quarterly meeting which was at Woodhouse today. Stayed at home all day and occupied my time in reading etc. Had a very proffitable and happy day religiously. I have endeavored to consecrate myself ^ wholy unto the Lord and He has blessed me with an outpouring of his spirit. Truly it is good to wait upon the Lord and to walk in his paths. My sincere prayer is that I may never depart from there. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1867 It was pretty cold this morning but the wind blew strong from the South. After doing our chores Snively and I cut wood until noon after which we I put up a door on the west shed for the sheep to go through. Husked corn the remainder of the afternoon at which my man helped me. Caleb Matthews was down {here?} too night. I spent the evening reading, cleaning up my face etc. The weather is becoming a good bit stormy. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1867 The weather begins to moderate. The South wind blows up warm too-day. The forenoon Snively drew up some wood and I helped him to draw up a load of rails and boards. He husked corn in the afternoon and I made a shelter or pen for the chicks under the west shed. I settled up with Snively this evening, we came out all fare and square. Had to churn afterwards. Walter stopped with us again too night. This has not been an extra day religion {cut off} WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1867 Did my chores this morning first thing after breakfast. After which I made a feed box for the cattle. I went up to John Matthews for dinner as this was his birthday. Went up to Georges in the afternoon to sharpen my saw. Bob {Lorrie?} was there and gave me my hay knife. I had a �{spear?} talk with George about his account of threshing against us. Came to the conclusion that I had better pay him. Ma and I got home all right and found things serene. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1867 Got my stock fed in good time and Ma and I started for Dover about ten. I took a grist to mill. The creek was very high down by Smiths on account of the great rain and thaw yesterday. The sleighing was very poor in places. After doing our little chores we went to Mary Janes and took dinner. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Howell to see about some money and had good success. Had my horse shod and we started for home about four. Found all right. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1867 After doing my chores I went out to show Snively where to cut some wood for himself and helped him some. Afterwards I went to work at a sheep rack. Helped Snively to load some of his wood after dinner and then went to work again at my sheep rack. At about five I started for Bucks, got there in good time. Had a good talk with them on matters and things. Got home about nine. This has been a windy cloudy day. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1867 Walter sharpened my saw this morning before he went away. I went to work at the sheep rack after doing my chores. Got it almost done by noon. In the afternoon I went to look after my boom across the creek under the bridge by Browns. It had broken loose and gone away. {Louise?} Ryerse was over this afternoon. I helped Snively to thresh peas most of the afternoon. Threshed two florins with the horses. It rained this morning. Very windy since. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1867 I went over to the Millright church this morning for a change. Heard their crack preacher, the Rev. Mr. Sumner preach. I was perfectly disgusted with the sermon and made up my mind that it would be some time before I would go there again. Heard Father Messmore in the afternoon after which I stopped to class. Had a pretty good time. Father Messmore stopped all night with us. Had a pleasant talk with him. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1867 �Father Messmore went away home this morning. Snively and myself worked at cutting wood in the corner of the field by Browns. I went to the port towards night with the horse and sulkey. Took Turner some flour and did a little shopping and came home again. After I had got home I had to churn and do my chores. Got through about ten. This has been a very beautiful day just like Spring. I still feel the Lord precious to me. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1867 We have had a cold North East wind too day all day. This forenoon my man and I shoveled snow in the lane, so that in the afternoon we managed to draw up some wood. I cut wood in the afternoon while Snively drove the team. I had to become churning maid again too night not unconciously either. I would not like to be the hired girl. If such was the case missus and I'd fall out. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1867 Did not make a move this morning as soon as I would like. "Early to bed & early to rise" is my motto, if I do find it hard to put it in practise at all times. Snively and I cut some wood in the wood house this morning and in the afternoon he threshed peas with the horses. I broke my bay colt to lead and afterwards helped Snively at the peas. Ma is quite unwell too night with a cold. I spent the evening pleasantly in reading, "My farm of Edgewood," etc. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1867 Mother was pretty sick this morning, so that I had to get breckfast and wait on her most of the forenoon. It commenced snowing pretty hard towards noon and by night we had good sleighing again. Mr. Strand{?} and Mr. Shearer{?} were here just after-noon to see about starting a cheese factory. Threshed two florins{?} of peas afternoon and in the evening I washed dishes for Ma and did other little jobs for her. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1867 I had to get my own breakfast this morning as Ma was very sick. I had to wait on her most of the night. This morning I went up to Wilkinsons to get a girl but did not succeed very well. Elizabeth came home with me to stop a little while. In the afternoon I went out after the Doctor for Ma and after Mary Jane. While my sister was getting ready I went over to Mr. B's to get a look at my "ducky." Saw her of course and had a pleasant little time of it. Received a letter from {friend?} Springer. Got home by nine. �SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1867 Had a very good night sleep last night, and this morning mother was a good deal better. The dr. said that she had every symptom of inflamation of the Bowells. This forenoon I helped Snively at the pea threshing and we got done by dinner-time. In the afternoon we cut some Sunday wood and cleaned some of the peas through the fanning mill. Unckle McFell & wife came to spend the evening; had a pleasant time. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1867 Mother was very sick last night; about two in the morning I went up to John Matthews after Lydia to come and wait on Ma. Mary Jane is still here and is going to stay until Ma gets better. I stayed at home to day until towards night when I went out after the Dr. for ma he said that she would soon be around if she did not catch cold and took her medicine properly. Went to church. Heard Laird preach. Saw my "ducky" of course but could not talk with her. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1867 I was permitted to have a good night's rest last night and felt all right again this morning. Mary Ann Wilkinson came last night and we got her to stay a while with us. My sister and her attended to ma last night. Snively and I cleaned up the peas this forenoon and carried them into the Constables. In the afternoon we cleaned and sifted a lot of tymothy seed, cut wood. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1867 Ma was a considerable better this morning, so I went to work with a hopeful heart. Snively drew up wood before noon while I went over to Peter Ryerse and to Browns to see about cows for the dairy. Did not succeed very well, as their cows were but few. In the afternoon I took Mary Jane to her home and while in Dover called on Mr. Howell. Had a pleasant chat with the old gentleman. On my way home I stopped at Mr. {Strand?} a little while. Got home, and found ma not quite as well as before. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1867 My mother was not quite so well this morning but her sickness seemed to be in spells. Snively and I drew up two loads of hay this morning and in the afternoon Mr. Howell together with numerous other visitors. Unckle Homes & wife came etc. I was brought three hundred �dollars by Mr. Howell. Laird was here and Mr. & Miss {Noll?} etc. etc. Unckle Homes went for the Dr. for mother towards night. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1867 Got my chores done this morning in good time and afterwards I went to Dover after some medicine for my mother. I paid up the store account of Wares and wrote a letter to Mr. Hoyt to inquire about those photographs. Stoped at my sisters on my way home. Got home about noon I found ma about the same. Snively and I cut up some trees in the saw ground for the drag-saw in the afternoon. Mother was not quite as well to night. She complained of being very sick FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1867 I was very uneasy last night about ma. She was so very sick. I sent for the doctor about ten at night. Towards morning she gradually improved. The Dr. staid all night. In the morning I took aunt Maria to the Port. While there I got several things for ma and after dinner called on Miss Louisa. Had a good time. At three I started for home with my sister. Found ma a good deal easier, than when I left her. This has been a lovely day. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1867 Mother was pretty bad this morning. And as for myself I began to feel the effects of being up nights. But Ma is certainly geting better so that I will have a chance to sleep again before long. Laird was out this morning. I went down to pay Grandfather some money to day. gave him two hundred and forty six dollars. I came home with the conviction that he had tried to cheat me out of $100.00 & that I must see him again on the subject. SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 1867 I was called up this morning about two, to see ma who was very bad again. Stayed up with her the rest of the night with my sister. This morning she began to get better and about seven was quite easy. Throug the day there was a great many {one?} to see her notwithstanding the cold wind and storm from the East. Did not enjoy this Sabath as well religiously as I would like but hope that I may be more devoted in the future Went to bed farely early to night. Farewell. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1867 �Ma was a good deal better this morning. As soon as I had got my chores done I went down to Grandfather's to see about the Mortgage. Had a seedy time with the old gentleman who tried his best to cheat me out of my eyes, almost. Got through at last, gave him my note for ninety dollars. Payable in six months & took the mortgage. Took Mary Jane home this afternoon, & while I was waiting for Miss Howell I went over to see my ducky. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1867 {handwritten: Thursday} I found it snowing pretty hard this morning so that the threshers did not come until nine or ten. I went over to James McBrides this morning to get his help but did not succeed. I made out to get John Snively about noon. Got to work after dinner and threshed the cloverseed of from the {shaw} in about three hours. I had a dusty place and when night came it felt as though I had the chill fever. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1867 After doing my chores this morning I helped Unckle Homes at fixing the Wood-house We managed to get the stairs up and the sleepers in and by night the floor mostly laid. In the afternoon I cleaned out some barrels and filled them with pork. I have some good times talking to the {sendies?} etc. of whom we have a goodly number with us at present. The machine came too night but it is snowing & I am afraid of tomorrow. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1867 I had a pretty good time at Mr. B’s last night. Afterwards I went over to Mr. Howell and found Miss Burke there. Had a very pleasant little time. I saw her home and spent some time at Mr. Lairds pleasantly. Miss Howell went home with me. Snively and I got up four loads of hay to day. Unckle Homes and Aunt came to day. He worked at the stairs in the afternoon; in the evening I went to see about the threshers. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1867 I set up with mother last night and this morning as a consequence I feel somewhat sleepy. Went to threshing cloverseed again about nine and got done about noon. In the afternoon Unckle Homes & I cleaned up some cloverseed & hung a door at the waggonhouse. Visited with Mr. Howell most of the afternoon and with John Matthews. This has been a beautiful day but the snow has not yet gone but will be soon I fear. �SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1867 Snively and myself cleaned through the cloverseed this forenoon and cut some wood. In the afternoon I went out to Dover and took Miss Howell home. I went out in the cutter but, as fortune would have it, we had to go on bare ground most of the way. My sister came back with me. It has been a very beautiful day, and what snow there was on the ground had to suffer destruction. Got a letter from Mrs. Hoyt. SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1867 I had to set up last night as a consequence this has been a sleepy day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning up and sleeping. Rev. Mr. Laird was here just before meeting. I went down to the school-house there was not enough of a congregation to have service, on account of the snow. Mother became a good-deal worse towards night so that I had to go for the doctor. He came out in good time and seemed to think that he could soon check Ma's disease. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1867 I went down to Mr. Wooddricks this morning to look for a girl for ma. Had pretty good luck. Made some pickle for my pork, after which I took my sister home again. The roads were very bad. While in town I called on Mr. Halls folks. Had a pleasant little chat there. I did some shoping and then went to Mr. Laird for a little while. Saw Mr. Willoughby. Had a nice time. Saw Miss Bowlby on the streets with Miss Douglas. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1867 Mrs. Coppway came home with me last night to stay with ma. I went over to P. Ryerse after a clover sieve this morning. Cleaned up cloverseed the rest of the forenoon. Afternoon I split some wood and worked around the woodhouse. Gave the School teacher an order on Mr. Craigie too night. John Matthews came in too night. Mother is still gaining slowly. This has been a warm day but cloudy. We put Charly into drawing wood for the first time. He went first rate. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1867 I was permitted to have a very good nights rest last night; Mrs. Coppway waited on mother for me. I cut some wood this morning and pickled the pork. Snively drew up a few loads of wood before noon. In the afternoon we cut up a lot of elms etc. ready for the drag saw. It has �been a pretty blustery day and cold. Caleb Matthews was here to night after grass seed. Mother does not seem to get better very fast. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1867 I stayed up last night to keep fire and to wait on mother. This morning I went over to Samuel Ryerses to him to saw up my {samwares?} wood but he was not at home. Went after John Snively afterwards but he was not at home. Went home again and cut wood until noon. Afternoon Snively & I cut some more logs for the drag saw until towards night. This has been a very cold day & blustery. Mother is beginning to improve quite fast. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1867 I went over to Samuel Ryerse’s this morning first thing to see about getting the sawing done. I then went over to James {McBride?} to get him to help but he was not at home. After Breakfast Sam. & I went back to pick out a place to saw. I then went over to Billy Austins to see if he would run the saw. Snively carried some corn to the woodshed & I cut wood etc. towards night I found another {swope?} & then went to Dover. SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1867 I was at a great debate last night in Schofield's hall did not get home from it until midnight. Stayed up and kept fires the rest of the night. I went over to James McBrides this morning and did some little jobs around. I sent Snively after a {crotch?} to draw logs one for the drag saw. In the afternoon we killed a sheep and dressed it. I went over to J. Barnhardts to get my hair cut. It has been snowing hard most of the day from the east. SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 1867 Had to keep fire last night again for mother. This morning as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready I started for Dover with Mrs. Coppway got there and to church in time to hear the Rev. Mr. Laird preached. After which I went to Mr. Bowlbys to dinner & from there I went to church in the evening. Had the exquisite pleasure of seeing Louisa to church and home again and in the meantime we had a very pleasant talk together. MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1867 �Kept fires for mother again last night and this morning did not feel in very good trim for work. I had to go after James McBride, John Snively & Brown in the morning. We got to sawing about ten and had very good success for by eight we managed to cut up about all our logs that were cut. Ack. Bobby was here in the afternoon a little while. Got {Jimmy?} to take the horse-power away for me after we had finished It was a very favourable day. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1867 I was permitted to have an excellent nights rest last night but this morning I was about half sick with a cold. Mother is gradually recovering from her sickness This forenoon Snively and I drew up wood & also in the afternoon. We upset once and spilt out our wood. Frank Ryerse from Port Ryerse was here to dinner to day. He came after clover & tymothy seed. It has been a beautiful day a considerable warmer than of late. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1867 Kept fires and waited on mother last night but in the spare moments I took some sleep. Started for Simcoe about nine this morning too see about selling my clover & timothy seed. Rode the pet colt (Charly) up for the first time. I took dinner at Mr. Willoughbys and after started for Dover to try my luck there. On my way I stopped at Eber Decons to see a girl. Made a bargain with Schofield for the sale of the grass seed & then went home. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1867 It commenced storming this morning & too night there is quite a coat of snow on the ground. Snively got up wood in the forenoon I busied myself at cleaning up cloverseed spliting wood shelling corn and sundry other little jobs. This after-noon we split wood in the woodhouse on account of the storm. Towards night I sorted over some apples toward night. Mother is geting along nicely so much so that I was permitted to have a good nights rest last night. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1867 Had a good nights rest last night. It snowed nearly all day to day from the northeast. The foreman Snively and I cleaned up a grist of wheat and this afternoon he drew up wood while I carried my tymothy seed to the barn and cleaned it with the mill made it nice and clean. Towards night I went up to George Matthews after a cloverseed seive. While there I filed my wood saw. Stopped to John Matthews and got my boot mended. Went to Sam. Ryerses afterwards and found a seive. �SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1867 I sifted my cloverseed this morning as soon as I had finished my chores. Caught a pig for Andrew Smith. Helped Snively draw up wood until noon and this afternoon we drew up three loads, after which I got ready and started for Dover. Rode Charly out and had a very rough time with him. He did not throw me off but came pretty near it. Called at Mr. Halls a few minutes. Going home I had a rougher time than coming. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 1867 This has been a very stormy day. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here notwithstanding the rain. He took dinner with us. After noon or at three I went to the School-house to meeting. There was only a half dozen or so there so that we did not have preaching but class-meeting we had a very good one. I spent the rest of the day in reading the Guide and doing chores etc. This has been rather a lonesome day on account of the rain, besides I wanted to go to church to night. MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1867 Commenced this new week with somewhat better feelings than usual religiously. Snively and I finished up drawing wood about the middle of the afternoon. I then cut down the straw stack for the sheep’s bedding etc. Afterwards we split a little wood. Spent the evening in writing and afterwards I had a wholesome bath. I am now a little more encouraged about my work. than before, as we have now our Summer wood up. TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1867 Got up in good time this morning and prepared myself for a trip to mill. I to Dover with my clover- and tymothy seed. Went over to Bucks before starting to find out the Simcoe price. Got to mill about noon & sold the grass seed to Schofield for the cash. In the afternoon I called at Mr. Bowlbys where I had a pleasant time, also at Mr. Howells. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Left two hundred of flour {florin?} at my customers & drove home in the cold wind. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1867 I found a couple of lambs this morning for the first. During the forenoon and afterwards Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got along very well. Towards night after doing my chores I went to Caleb & George Matthews to pay my threshing bill. While at George's I saw �a young Matthews a few hours old & a fine boy too. Went to the prayer-meeting afterwards where we had a very profitable time. Got home about nine. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1867 It was a very cold night last night for March, but there was no lambs frozen to death so that it made no difference with us. Snively and I got up hay again to day from the hay-barn. Got four loads during the day. Spent the evening in looking over my books of etc. etc. Afterwards I took my usual smoke which afforded me of course a wonderful amt. of comfort. I must either get me a companion or else smoke more than I do at present. FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1867 Made myself scarce this morning from my bed in good time. After doing my chores I started for George Bucks with the horse & cutter. I took some clover & tym. seed for him in the cutter. Worked nearly all day at Georges at making some feeding racks for his sheep. Did not get quite done by dark. Went home after dark and found things all right side up. May Ann Wilkinson talks of leaving us; Alas!! SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1867 This morning I went over to Bucks for the purpose of finishing up the sheep racks for George; got done about noon. In the afternoon I started out in search of a girl in place of Mary Ann who went home this morning. Got to the Port about four and found things all serene. Going home Miss Flora went with me and on my way I stoped at Mr. McFells and prevailed on Hellen to go with me home for a week or so. SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1867 This was a very beautiful warm sunny Sabath. In the forenoon I stoped at home and read a few pieces in the Guide. William Wilkinson & wife were here to dinner and after dinner we went to meeting at the School-house. It was Mr. {Symbumun?} appointment but he did not attempt to preach but allowed us to have a longer meeting. We had a very good time. Was quite disapointed in not getting out to the Port to night to church as I wanted to see Louise. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1867 �This is April fool's day at last and a very stormy wet day it was too Tended to my sheep etc. most of the forenoon but towards noon I went to see after my booms along the creek. Found one and made it fast but the other had made off. Found him below the steam mill. In the afternoon Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got one big pile done across the woodhouse. There was two lambs came too-day they got along nicely. Mother is not very well too night I am affraid she will be sick again. TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1867 I found my lambs all right this morning, and myself also, as a natural consequence. Snively and myself split wood too day. Got quite a good bunch split up before night. We have now almost filled the woodhouse wood & hope it will dry some time. Lost another lamb too night, I am afraid, from my carelessness in not looking after them as I should. I will do better toomorrow. This has been a lovely day. The {Dundass?} man was here too night. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1867 Mr. Westin from Scotts implement factory of Dundas stopped all night with us last night. Had a pleasant chat with him. I took my mother & help Flora up to John Matthews this morning. The roads are very very bad. Snively and I split & piled wood again too day. Finnished another pile. Had the ill luck to lose two fine lambs too day. Hang the luck. I attended prayermeeting too-night. There was only a few there but had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1867 After seeing to my lambs, doing my chores etc. I started for Dover to get some medicine for ma. I rode Charley out. The roads were very bad. Before starting home I stopped to see Mrs. Hall had a very pleasant little visit with her. Recieved a letter from Springer in which there was a photograph. Got home by noon. It rained in the afternoon so that I had a chance to visit with Mr. Howell who was here on a visit. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1867 It was still raining this morning. Found my sheep all right except one lamb which had kicked the bucket not long since. Talked with Mr. Howell most of the forenoon and did some little jobs arround the barn. This afternoon I tore loose the old fence by the woodhouse. George Buck & I went up to Matthews towards night. Saw George's big boy. Spent the evening at home at churning and reading etc. �SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1867 Worked a while at my fence this morning. Towards noon I went over toe Mr. Woodricks to see after a girl but she was not well enough to work yet. I went from there over to Bucks had all the sugar I wanted to eat and my dinner too. Towards night I went to the Port to see after a man. Took Charley to Mr. Bowlbys. Got some advice from him. Saw my {mare?} & came home. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1867 This was a beautiful morning, & a very lovely day. After I had washed myself and dressed I spent my time in reading mostly until three. When I went to preaching at the School-house. The Rev. Mr. Laird was there. We were favoured with a good time at class meeting. I went out to Dover to church this evening & took Miss Flora Wilson home. Heard {Work?} & Laird preach again too night. Had an awful time going home the old plank too night. MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1867 Felt rather blue this morning after my awful ride last night. Went out to the Port this morning to hire a man. I agreed to give him fourteen dollars and fifty cents per month for six months. Before going home I got Charly shod before I went home in the rain & found Haris and Samuel Ryerse there to ring my Bull and pigs. We soon did the job after which I went to see Sam's horse and made a trade with him. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1867 Snively and I went to work at drawing in turnips this morning. My new man Thos. Grant came this morning and worked too day. We got in one pit of turnips and the mangels and carrots. Samuel Ryerse and I changed horses this morning. This afternoon I took the meat out of the pickle and hung it up today and smoke. Tended to my sheep and pigs etc. and then went up to Matthews after a turkey hen. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1867 Got up in good time this morning. Hereafter I have concluded to get up at five instead of six. My man found a considerable fault about board this morning and said that he guesed he had better leave. I told him he had better stay a little while yet for I did not know weather I could �get another man or not. It rained most of the day. We could not do much on account of it. Snively, John was here too night, he has not yet a place so good bye old man. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1867 Thomas Grant my new hired man went away this morning. He was rather to green an Irishman to answer my purpose so I started him. I hired John Snively yesterday so that I am sure of help yet. He will be on soon. Snively spilit rails too day, in the chopping. I worked arround the house most of the day at a picket fence from the woodhouse to the lane. I had to churn to-night which I did not relish very well as I was tired beforehand. This was a beautiful day. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1867 This was another beautiful morning. Snively split rails to day. In the afternoon I went up to W. Wilkinsons and had my jacket full of sugar. It was excellent. Mother, and Hellen went up in the morning. I rode my new mare too day for the first tie. She is a frisky beast and very full of life. Andrew Smith was here and set out a grap vine for me too day, for which I am to give him a peacock. SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1867 I felt a little better this morning than usual so much so that I did some heavy jobs before noon, build fence, puting up {bases?} etc. After dinner I took mother out to the Port for the first time in about three months. Attended the conservative meeting, and towards night went over to Bowlbys but found the folks all gone except Hellen who gave me some music. Left mother at Mary Janes and got home myself about eight found Hellen all right. SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1867 It looked a little like rain this morning, but I started to the Port and got there and got my horse just out in time for church. After church mother took dinner at Mr. Howells. After dinner I run in to Mrs. Laird and to Mrs. Halls and finally to see Miss Bowlby who I found at home & alone in all her glory. Enjoyed myself very much especially at the latter place. Saw Miss Burke just before starting home. Ma went home with me. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1867 �It has, this morning, still the appearance of rain. but it did not commence fairly until the afternoon. Snively did not work this forenoon but this afternoon he washed {hens?} & helped me in the woodhouse at my picket fence. I spent the forenoon in geting things ready for seeding. but did not succeed in geting my drill in working order, but the cultivators and one harrow are all right. It is a splendid growing shower. TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1867 It has stopped raining this morning although it is still cloudy. I started out to help Snively cut up some wood. this morning for himself but Mr. Wright came for some wheat so I had to go & clean it up for him. Let him have five Bu. for $1.60 per Bu. This afternoon I set a couple of gate posts and afterwards went up to George's to sharpen a saw and make a chisel handle. It is actually raining, again. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1867 This was a beautiful morning and day, and we had a very drying wind. John Man and {us?} fixed a couple of booms accross the creek between him and us. After we got our job done Snively and I went to drawing up lumber and edging from the old water sawmill. Andrew Smith worked in the garden too day cleaning currant bushes etc. Mrs. Matthews took dinner with us too day. Went to prayer meeting too-night. Had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1867 Another beautiful morning, than which we could not have a nicer. Truly we should be very thankful to God for his great goodness. I had the fence arround the calf pasture made a little higher so as to put the bull in after a while to have him {hurry?}. We got in a hole of potatoes this after-noon and I opened a long under-ground drain back of the barn which had been stoped up for a long time at the lower extremity. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1867 I went to Dover this morning as soon as I could get ready, to sell my eggs, before Easter. Was quite surprised to see the stores all closed but soon found out that it was 'Good Friday.' It took me until about five o'clock to get what groceries I wanted; my news-papers etc. In the mean time I called on Miss E. Jones and also on Miss Howell & Miss Burke where I enjoyed myself as well as usual. �SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1867 The season is far advanced for the seed-time but God has promised a seed-time & harvest; as of course it will come. Too-day I started two teams on the oat-field by McBrides. My two colts went very well indeed. The earth was somewhat hard, which doubtless comes from the abundance of rain which we have had of late. George Buck was here for dinner. I have felt the witness to-day & have been happy in the Lord. SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 1867 This is Easter Sunday, the day on which some eighteen hundred years ago the Resurection of our blessed Lord, it is said, took place. Surely we should praise the Lord with all our hearts for his great love in laying down his life for our sakes. I did the work for mother this morning, mostly {Sick?} Buck was here for a while. In the afternoon I took mother out to Mary Janes, to take care of {Nilla?} who is sick with the measles. Was dissappointed badly too-night. MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1867 I was troubled last night with a touch of the blues but I have concluded to cast all trouble aside and make the best of my disappointment. It has rained nearly all day and with-all it has been pretty cold. Snively and I cleaned out the wagon-house and prepared our cultivaters drills ploughs etc. for work. This afternoon C. Matthews & I went to Smiths to consult on hiring a School Teacher for this Section. Mrs. {Cheily?} is a candidate. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1867 John Snively came to day for the first. I have hired him for six months at sixteen dollars per month. I sent him after a girl this morning. We spent the day in leting off water, and sundry other little jobs. I hope that we will be able to go at our seeding again too-morrow, if it doesn’t rain we will, D. V. I am tired of keeping bach. and am glad that it is so nearly at an end, as I expect the girl in the morning. Spent the morning in reading, & writing to Springer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1867 I started both teams to work this morning on the oat-field but it commenced snowing about ten so they had to turn out. I hung a gate before noon, and after-noon all hands of us went to geting out earth from under the wagon-house where I intend to make an under-ground �shelter for sheep, I went to Dover too-wards night but ma did not want to come home until she had seen the doctor so I had to walk home & such a walk. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1867 I worked at the fence in the door yard nearly all day. In the forenoon Snively and his man John got up three loads of hay from the ten acre lot. In the afternoon they worked the one at ploughing and the other at cultivating. I expected ma from Dover this morning but lo! she did not get home until afternoon. John worked the two colts together this afternoon for the first time. They went very well. Spent the evening in reading and writing, etc. as usual. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1867 This has been a beautiful day but did not get much work done. John did not come & Mr. Snively spent the forenoon in doctoring his old cow, for the hollow horn. He ploughed in the afternoon. I worked in the forenoon at doing chores and leting off water etc. In the afternoon dug a few ditches and finished my fence in the door-yard did the chores at night. It looks like rain too night. Hope it will not come. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1867 Snivelys old cow was pretty sick this morning and towards night she went the way of all the earth. I did chores most of this forenoon, as usual spread manure etc. This afternoon I dug a ditch to let off a pond of water back of the barns. Snively ploughed all day. James McBride came too night with a cow. I had to churn after my other work was done which is a little unpleasant when tired. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1867 This has been another beautiful day, although it has been rather cold. Spent the forenoon mostly in doing chores cleaning up etc. G. N. B. was here a little while this morning. In the afternoon I spent a few hours in reading the Guide etc. Went too the school-house too meeting at three. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach. Had class-meeting afterwards. Captain McFell was leader. Had a very good meeting. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1867 �I scratched out of bed in good time this morning. John came too day so that I could set both teams to work on the oat field. They got done cultivating a little after noon when John went to drilling oats with the colts. Got about two acres and a half done. I spent the day in doing little jobs arround one place and another. Made a pair of {bans?} in the afternoon. In the forenoon Clarke was here after Tym. Seed. It looks very like rain too night. TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1867 It rained this morning so that we could not do anything more at our seeding. John and I went after some black rasp-bery bushes and we next went down the creek to see about a boom. We found it, floated it down the creek and brought it home with the horses. In the afternoon it cleared off so that we went to work again. Mr. Snively to ploughing and John to drilling in oats. I put up a pair of {bans?} and fixed the fence by the wagonhouse. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1867 This has been a very disagreeable day. We have had a very heavy rain against and the ground is soaking wet. In the forenoon John did not come but his father went up to George’s to get some plough irons sharpened and this afternoon he spread manure etc. John & I got a couple of booms up the bridge by Browns. This forenoon I went down to Mr. Smiths to see about hiring a Schoolteacher. Too night I went down to prayer-meeting. There was only one besides myself. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning, in fact it was about like winter. John Man was here with a cow. My two oxen both ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. I spent the forenoon in digging ditches, talking to John Man, etc. This afternoon I made a frame for Ma's honey-suckle and did several other jobs. Spent the evening in writing out an agreement between us Trustees and our new School Teacher. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning for this time of the year. There was about 3/4 inches of ice out of doors. It was a pretty cold day. John & his father ploughed this forenoon and afternoon Mr. Snively and I drained the oat field while John finished up sowing or drilling in the oats. In the evening I went over to John Mans to do some business about school matters. It took all the evening or until about ten o'clock. �SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1867 It still remains cold but before night it became quite warm and it has been raining a little. The two Snivelys both ploughed all day. In the afternoon I went to the Port with mother and after doing my business I went to Mr. Lairds and took tea. Met with a number of strange incidents in my business {Jones?} of {Hal Jones?}. I had company home as John McBride rode home with me in the dark. SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1867 This is the Sabath of our last Quarterly Meeting but it rained this morning so that it looked as though I would not be able to get out. But I went out in the rain & heard part of the sermon. After preaching I saw Mr. Laird dip two {young?} men from Mount Zion in the lake. Took dinner at Mr. Howells & went over to Mr. Bowlby to tea with Mother. We started home before church on account of the rough roads and dark nights. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1867 It still continues to rain & to all human eyes it would look rather unpromising as a seed time. But God's promises are sure & certain. Oh! how great is his goodness I feel that I can say "Praise the Lord oh my Lord praise ye the Lord." We worked at a gate in the forenoon & in the afternoon John went to Jarvis. While his father & I got in the last hold of potatoes. They were saved splendidly. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1867 Got both teams started at the plough this forenoon again. but Mr. Snively & I got in the remainder of the turnips first. John & I went to Dover in the afternoon with a load of wheat. We took the colts out for the first time and I was much pleased with their actions. Got $1.90 for my wheat at the Miller. Had a cold ride home but got there all right about nine. Recd. a letter from my old college friend {Rowsom?}. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1867 John & Mr. Snively ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. They almost finished the field. I did little jobs as usual all day; such as dig ditches, spade in the garden and in the afternoon I managed to get the boom chained up at the bridge at Browns. I went to prayer- �meeting too-night where I had to act as leader for the first time. It was rather hard but proffitable. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1867 It is now geting dry enough so that we can proceed with our seeding. John & Mr. Snively finished ploughing the hill north of the waggon-house and harrowed a while before night. I spent the day in fixing fence arround the door-yard. did not get my job near done before night. Spent the evening in reading "My Farm of Edgewood." I still find that my hope is fixed on Jesus. FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1867 It still continues fine weather so that we get along nicely with our seeding. Mr. Snively & John harrowed the piece of round north of the wagon-house and towards night John went to drilling. I worked arround the barn most of the forenoon and this afternoon did some more little jobs arround the house etc. Mary Ann Wilkinson was here too-day. I had to churn again too-night and afterwards I read some. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1867 My men both continued on at the seeding. John finished up the field back of the wagonhouse before noon and afterwards they both harrowed back of the barn the rest of the day. I got the drain back of barn partly fixed again in the forenoon besides cleaning up some barly etc. After dinner I went to Dover on foot and coming back I got a chance to ride with James McBride. Here ends another week another week nearer etc {illegible} SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1867 I have asked God to bless this day to my souls glorified wellfare & He has done it, for which I bless his most Holy Name. I have not felt very well too day from my own carelessness yesterday. In the forenoon I read mostly in one of the old Guides. Attend meeting after dinner and although I did not feel any great desire to go yet I was richly blessed. It is my most ardent desire to live nearer to God & to be more useful. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1867 �It commenced raining this morning about five & kept raining off and and on most of the day. We finished a gate this morning and afterwards John & his father went to ploughing until noon in the potatoe patch. This afternoon they cleaned up some wheat and then we went to work at fixing up some booms along the which kept us until night. I have been troubled with the toothache some for a while back & must have the dentist to work at it before long if it don't stop. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1867 We were favoured with an old fashioned rain last night so that we could do nothing much today, so I sent John to mill and his father went with him. Mother and myself went up to Woodhouse while there I went to Unckle {Glower's?} where we took dinner and tea at John Gilberts. I leveled the plot of ground where pa was buried and made it look a little better. It has been a very cold blustery stormy day like March. Got home all right. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1867 There was a rainbow this morning & as a matter of course we had a very stormy day. John and his father ploughed the potatoe patch this forenoon and in the afternoon John harrowed in the field back of the barn while his father ploughed the strawberry patch. I spent the day as usual in doing sundry little jobs arround the house such as clean out the cellar fill the back etc. Went to prayer-meeting too-night where there was only two of us. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1867 My two men both worked at harrowing too day in the field back of the barn. They got it ready to sow by night, but it has much the appearance of rain too night. I tore down the old beach, moved it & filled it with ashes for {and?} this forenoon besides I carried a lot of leached ashes away into the garden. Salted the sheep and found them all right excepting a lack of pasture. George Buck brought my papers from Dover and a letter from Granger. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning however it did not rain until after John and I had got the seed wheat from Smiths and got nicely too work drilling. The rest of the forenoon we worked arround the barn cut some pigs etc. In the afternoon John went to drilling again and Mr. Snively to dragging the straw-berry patch and afterwards to sowing cloverseed. I dug some in the garden and set out strawberry plants, and set out the Chillian wheat. �SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1867 Here it is, Saturday once more. Mr. Snively finished sowing cloverseed this morning and then he ploughed his garden. He then commenced ploughing the pea-ground by Browns. John got some seed wheat from Worth this morning and then finished sowing. In the afternoon we went to the Port. I too {took} another small bag of wheat to the miller. Mary Jane came home with us too-night with her family. It is warmer now than it was. SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1867 Mary Jane and her man were here last night & stopped until too night when I took Mary Jane home. My man had a colt last night ("Jessie") and a fine one too. Mr. Laird took dinner with us too day. I went to meeting after noon at the schoolhouse. Heard a good and proffitable sermon & had a refreshing time at one class-meeting. Took Mary Jane home too-night & had to come back in the rain. Got back all right however. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1867 It had stopped raining this morning but the ground was wet so I sent John to Jarvis to get the plough sharpened while his father ploughed in the field by Browns all day. John rooled the barley-field in the afternoon. As for myself, I had to clean up some wheat for George Matthews who sent after twelve bushels. In the afternoon I worked at fixing up fence along the creek. I have made a new start on my journey home. May God help me to keep it. TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1867 John worked at rooling wheat most of the forenoon while his father ploughed. In the afternoon it rained very hard so that we could not work out. As a consequence we carried on the work of excavation under the wagonhouse. I got the fence fixed up so as to keep the cattle out of the oats and springwheat. I have not enjoyed much of the love of "God" in my heart too day and I begin to think that there must be a deficiency somewhere, which I am asking my Heavenly Father to show me. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1867 It still had the appearance of rain this morning and it commenced again about nine. John did not come too day. Mr. Snively and I shelled corn before noon, and in the meantime had quite a conflab with Caleb Matthews about Anexation. This afternoon we worked at cleaning up �corn & wheat, and afterwards we worked at making gates until after four. I have not felt much of "Gods" grace in my soul to day, but feel that it is my own fault. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1867 It rained all night last night and it has continued raining nearly all day. This forenoon Mr. Snively and I got out more earth from under the wagonhouse. Towards noon we went out and fixed up the fence around the field by Browns. In the afternoon we worked under the wagonhouse. John did not work to day but went to Dover. He got our mail for us. Spent the evening in reading and cuting Canada Farmers etc. Enjoyed the blessing of my Heavenly Father too day more than yesterday. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1867 This is the birthday of Her Majesty and as such I suppose must be kept sacred. Mother and I started for town about ten but did not get there in time to see the performances of the {Buttonart}. Spent the day in visiting our friends generally and enjoyed it very much of course. I was favoured with a very pleasant walk with Miss Hattie Burke in the evening. Got home about eleven. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1867 As soon as possible mother I started for Simcoe got there about eleven. Went to Mr Murphy and had dinner. Settled up some little accounts with H {Missence?} & Dr. {Goverston?} in the meantime. Went with ma to Mr. Wells in the afternoon and afterward did a little shopping. We had a very heavy shower of rain about six o'clock and as a consequence we had a very muddy ride home. Got there all right however. SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1867 This was rather a beautiful morning after the storm but we could not go out to church on account of the bad roads. Spent the forenoon in reading and such like; in the afternoon I attended meeting at the school-house where Mr. Ware preached. After meeting we had our class-meeting as usual; had a pretty good time. Spent the remainder of the day in reading in St. Johns Gospel with great proffit. MONDAY, MAY 27, 1867 �John came this morning He and his father went to ploughing in the sod field by Brown's. Continued at it all day. I started of with Jessie to take her to the Stallion. I first went to Jarvis and then up to Isaac Wycoffs where I found him. The horse belongs to Isaac and is a fine one. I had a muddy time going home as I went through the sideroad from the town line to my place. Had to swim the creek. TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1867 John and his father went to ploughing this morning but it soon commenced raining so that they had to turn out. They went to ploughing again this afternoon. I righted up a boom up by Browns this morning. Mr. Laird came in the afternoon or rather took dinner with us. He came to see about getting a horse in exchange for his own runaway mare. I hung a gate in the lane. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1867 The weather was quite a good deal warmer this morning and has been improving ever since. John & his father ploughed too day. Peter Snively helped with his horse & plough. I have employed this day in doing a great many little chores etc. To night I went to prayermeeting, but it so happened that I alone constituted the whole congregation; however I was proffited by going. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1867 My two men ploughed again too-day, but in the forenoon John furrowed out the potatoe patch prepared the carrot ground etc. They have almost finished ploughing the field for Brown. This forenoon I fixed a fence across the creek by McBrides. Dr. Sovereign {Loversign?} was here this morning after seed potatoes. I gave him a bushel. I planted the carrots this afternoon and also some other jobs besides. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1867 Mr. Snively finished ploughing in the field by Browns while John ploughed {illegible} {Bart?} Snively in the big field. Towards night Mr. Howell came from Dover to let us know about a surprise party for Mr. Laird to night so mother and I went out and had a good time. There was quite a number present and Mr. Laird was presented with a purse of nearly thirty dollars. Mother and I did not get home until after mid {illegible} �SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1867 It was cold last night but no frost. I harrowed with one horse while the old jentleman sowed peas. Mr. Ware came about noon to see about geting a hay mow. We soon made a trade--he agreeing to give me $15.00 to boot. John & I hitched up the new horse after dinner but he baulked so I took him back. Haw agreed to give me $30 to boot and said that the horse was true as a nail. SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1867 We have had another beautiful rain for making things grow, as it was very warm. Truly God is Good. We did not have our minister to discuss with us to-day however he gave us an excellent sermon notwithstanding our little number on account of the rain. I have been much proffited too-day at reading the blessed Bible & my Saviour has been pleased to manifest himself to me in an especial manner. MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1867 We washed the sheep this forenoon at which my two men and Jessie McBride helped. We got along nicely. This afternoon Mr. Snively & John harrowed on the pea-ground while I ploughed potatoes etc. I have been enabled to keep my vows with the Lord this day, for which I bless his most holy name. I have felt much of the {love?} of my maker and have much peace and happiness of mind TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1867 Mr. Snively and John finished up geting in the peas this forenoon and in the afternoon they helped me to plant potatoes. I worked at planting all day. We did not get quite done. I have felt much of the goodness & love of my Saviour too-day and I feel {that?} I am growing in grace. I believe that I never felt so much peace of mind as I have enjoyed during the last week or so, & I think I never felt such a dread of sin. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1867 Nell foalded last night. The colt was very weak and we had had to lift him up once in a while all day. Mr. Snively & John & I finished the potatoes and John ploughed the garden. This afternoon they did not work. I went to mill & took a grist together with some wheat to mill. Got �back in good season. Weastbrook was there to-day & Mr. Murphy. Have had some precious sessions of prayer to-day for which I feel thankful. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1867 Mr. Snively started for Dorchester this morning. John did not come to-day so that I am alone at present. Spent the day in doing chores arround the house. In the morning I put up some fence and stopped some hog holes etc. It has been a very warm day to-day and things are growing finely. I planted a lot of manzel seed too-day. I have not felt as much of the love of God to-day as is my privilege. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1867 John came this morning & worked to-day or rather this forenoon. in the afternoon he went up to Boston. We fixed up some fences and planted a lot of mangels. This afternoon mother and I went to Dover. The weather is at present very warm & has been for some time. I called on Miss Hattie Burke this afternoon & had a pleasant time. Have not felt well to-day and I have a bad cold. SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1867 I started for Simcoe this morning I had Grandfather to go with me to have the mortgage discharged but did not get the job done as we did not have a transfer from {Henry?} to himself. We took dinner at the North American Hotel. On the way home I called at Mr. McFells for ma got home before dark. I have this day a spirit of Thankfullness to my God for his goodness & tender mercy. SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1867 This was a beautiful morning in fact the whole day has been very lovely. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to church. We came home right after church. Spent the afternoon in such a sleepy way as not to make it very proffitable. I have not enjoyed as much to-day as have before, but I confess that the fault lays at my own door. I still feel the necessity of becoming more holy. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1867 �I went up to John Matthews & from thence to Caleb & George {illegible} on business. Got home again about ten. Spent the remainder of the forenoon in fixing fences and a pair of {farrs?}. This afternoon I visited a good part of the time with Mr. Howell but I managed to fix the fence back of the barn in the lane. I have not felt much of God’s love today and too night. Feel quite sad about my waywardness. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1867 Got up some {grass?} for John. {himself & C & Henry?} this morning and afterwards went to Dover. Got my horse shod and business finished and a great many other jobs done. Got home about four or five & then took up a horse to “{illegible}” for him to go after his sulky with. Have not had much enjoyment to-day religiously speaking but still trust in God. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1867 We were favored with a beautiful shower this morning. First thing this morning we fixed the fence accross the creek. We then got up the sheep and got to shearing after noon and by eight we got about 32 done. Both John & his father helped me to day. I have felt much better today than yesterday and have been favoured with some blessed seasons of prayer. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1867 Mr. Snively and John helped me to finish shearing the sheep this forenoon and this afternoon The old jentleman & I took Charley to drive single. This afternoon John did not work but harrowed his pease. Towards night I took the two mares up to Irwins & did not get back until dark. I have not enjoyed very much of the spirit of my Heavenly Father too day. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1867 This morning I started for {Nelson?} with Charley he went along first rate and took me through in good time. Stoped at Caledonia for dinner one hour or so and at Hamilton on the mountain for water etc. I was very fortunate in finding the road through in fact it seemed as though the Lord lead me. I have felt much of his goodness tooday & too night & feel very grateful for the many {illegible} which he gives me. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1867 �Frank took me over his place this forenoon and after dinner we started for the Camp-Ground we did not get there in time for service and started for home again just night. I got acquainted with Franks sisters & a number of others and had a very pleasant time. The {illegible} were not altogether ready for the meeting from all appearances, as they were not all settled down. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 1867 I remained on the camp ground last night & slept with old {Nelson?} Springer got up in good time this morning and attended the prayermeeting at six. Helped the girls get breakfast and afterwards to wash dishes etc. Heard two sermons this forenoon one delivered by the Rev. Dr. E. {Ryerse?}. There was two other sermons in the afternoon. The ground was so awfully crowded that we could not take much comfort or good of the {illegible}. MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1867 I remained at the ground again last night and had a pretty good nights sleep. The sermons of too-day were very good in fact excellent. but their good effect was most effectually newtralized by the retiring minister of the circuit Mr. Turner who is very fond of showing his authority. The Rev. Mr. Laird was on the ground too-day. Frank came up too-night about eight. TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1867 I was very much taken up with the singing of the birds this morning. There is a lot of very delightful singing birds in the woods here. It was very cold last night. The services of too-day were spoiled by Mr. Turner as usual. The spirit of the meeting seems to be spoiled by him. My work too-day was pleasantly done in fact I like to wait on the girls so much that it don't seem to me like work. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1867 I helped the girls to get their work out of the way, which is of course a pleasant task. We had a very excellent meeting this forenoon in the absence of the notorious Mr. Turner. The most important feature of the morning's meetings was Frank's re-conversion which was a Glorious time for myself as well as for Mr. Springer & the girls. We {illegible} home too night. Frank & the girls & myself got home about twelve. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1867 �The Campmeeting folks did not get home last night until twelve and as a consequence we slept rather late this morning. As soon as we could get ready we started for the campsmeeting. I had the good fortune to have the company of Miss Springer on the way up. Of the high moral standing of this young lady I am very highly impressed. We saw the campmeeting close & then went home again. Clement went with us. Had a good time visiting. FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1867 Started this morning for home But before starting I had a very pleasant time with Frank and his sisters, the latter more especially. Took my departure about half past nine. In going home-ward too-day I went up the Dundas street as far as I could go and then turned southward and got on the Governors road and kept it to within four miles of Beauxford. Got at Mr. Hoyts about four spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1867 I remained at Mr. Hoyt's last night and this morning started for home again this morning and had the good fortune to get there by noon found things all right. Mother had gone to Dover to see Mr. Laird about my safety. Spent the the afternoon in doing chores salting sheep cows etc. Found the things in good condition. John Saunders has been here in my absence. & I think that I will go down to see him too night. SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1867 I stayed all night with my old fried John Saunders. This morning we went to meeting at {Lancaster?}. John had to preach. We took dinner at a Mr. Livingstones. I took my sister and little Netty out home too-night and afterwards went to church where I heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach an excellent sermon. I have enjoyed the exercises very well and my private prayer has also been very precious. I can now say of a truth that "I am the Lords & he is mine." SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1867 I did not get home from church last night until late. Saw Hattie Burke for the last time as she is soon to be married. Spent the forenoon in working arround the house hived a swarm of bees but after dinner they went off. Mother & I did up the wool. Mr. {Loversigh?} and lady were here this evening and made us a nice little visit. John ploughed on the orchard too day �& Mr. Snively {illegible} arround the apple trees {illegible}. I have spent a happy day too-day; the Lord has blessed my soul abundantly. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1867 Started for Dover this morning with my wool. Got along well with it. Sold it to Schofield for .30 per pound. Got home again by noon. This afternoon I cleaned off the buggy & afterwards went down to Grandfathers after a {transfers?}. John ploughed too-day in the orchard while his father dug arround the trees. I have felt much of the love of God to day in fact I have been happy in his love. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1867 All hands of us went to work this morning at our strawberry vines corn and potatoes. John cultivated out the potatoes before noon. We almost finished out the potatoes before night. I can now say as I never could say before the last few weeks or since the camp meeting, My whole purpose is now to glorify my maker in all that I do and I feel that he blesses me with a clean heart. I now feel his presence all the day long and my soul is indeed happy. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1867 Mother and I started for the carding machine about seven. Mother started for stopped at Robert {Culkers?} & I did the carding business. Took dinner at Roberts and then went to Simcoe called at the Registry Office on business. Charly got frightened at Mr Wells while tied there and broke both {tills?} It was from an old squeaking wheelbarrow. We got home alright. My men worked on the Road to-day. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1867 We had to work on the road too-day by night. we put on seven days out of twelve. Both John & his father helped me of course. Mr. Laird & Mrs. {Copper?} were here too-day & made us a good long visit. Hattie was {here?} married a few days ago at Mr. Lairds to a Mr. {illegible}. I have not enjoyed my religion too-day as much as I might have enjoyed it. O that the Lord would help me to overcome my weaknesses {entirely?}. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1867 �As soon as possible I got started for the grist mill. On the way I took E. Andersons sulkey home. While in Dover I went to see Mary Jane and several others. Got home about three o'clock. My men both worked on the roads too-day. Mrs. & Miss Howell were both here toonight. Too-day I have enjoyed much of the fullness of the spirits. The Lord has indeed blessed my soul. I am fully determined to be holy with the Lords help. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 1867 Spent this forenoon in endeavoring to improve my spiritual knowledge. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here to dinner. Attended church in the afternoon where I was considerably profited. We had a good classmeeting afterwards. Spent the remainder of the day in writing a letter to E. S. and also in reading the sermons of William Carvosso. I have felt felt much of the goodness of God to-day. He still gives me the same peace which he gave me yesterday. MONDAY, JULY 1, 1867 This is the first day of the Confederated Provinces of Canada. Mother and I started for Dover about eight. There was an incredibly large crowd of people there during the day. There was about {500?} Volunteers present also the {Gunboat} {Briliance?}. The Soldiers were put through their drill and afterwards fired "Feu de Joye." Spent the day in looking on of course. Took dinner at the Bowlsbys & had a pleasant time. I have felt well too-day religiously. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1867 My men worked at hoeing out mangels & carrots to-day. In the forenoon I helped them. This afternoon I put together the mower and went up to George Matthew's to get some repairing done for the mower and horse-rake &c. Spent the day also in a happy frame of mind. The Good Lord has been very near to bless my poor soul and to make me happy. It is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1867 Got to work with the mower this morning in pretty good time and cut down two pieces of clover before night. Mr. Wilson & his lady were here the afternoon & to tea. Mr. Snively hoed & {wed?} carrots too-day & John cut arround stumps with the scythe. I went to prayer meeting too-night but there was no one there. I have enjoyed my religion much too-day. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1867 �I went to work this morning with the mower this forenoon cut about four acres in the field in front of the house. Mr. Snively hoed carrots beforenoon & this afternoon he worked in the hay-field. John cut arround the stumps this forenoon & this afternoon raked hay with the old mare. It has had the appearance of rain this forenoon in fact all day but it has not come yet. The Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me abundantly. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1867 Mother and I started for Dover this morning. I had to see about getting the mortgage discharged. Had a {illegible} successful time with my business. We took dinner with Mr. Hall's people & spent a few moments with them very pleasantly. We were favored with a very beautiful rain last night and it is raining again too-night. Surely the Lord is good and to his mercies there is no end. I have not enjoyed as much today as yesterday. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1867 Mrs. Chesly came over this morning and wanted me to help her make out the half yearly School report. It took us the whole of the forenoon and then we did not finish up the Report. John Snively went up to the carding mill to-day after his rools. The old jentleman hoed most of the day. I went down to Smiths and up to Caleb Matthews to get their signatures. I have felt very happy part of to-day while praying & contemplating the goodness of God. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1867 Mother & I staid at home to-day expecting to have father Messmore to preach for us. But he did not come. For reasons which I cannot tell. Spent the day in trying to grow in grace to in the knowledge of the truth, as it is in Jesus. I have not felt well to-day, having suffered much with the tooth-ache. But notwithstanding all I feel that it is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord, "for his yoke is easy & his burden light." MONDAY, JULY 8, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to work mowing for Peter Snively on Bucks place. In the meantime he worked for me in the hay in my place. I cut about six acres and a half when I had to quit work on account of rain. My men did a pretty good job to-day, they got me three loads besides raking & putting up about four or five acres. I have enjoyed much confidence too-day in my maker for which I praise him. �TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1867 John did not come this forenoon. I sowed the orchard with Buckwheat and Mr. Snively harrowed it in today. This afternoon I cut {pease?} with the mower in the field in front of the house. John cut around the fence. Just night an awful accident happened me. The mower upset while going around the hill and never broke a thing excepting the seat. O how great is the goodness of God How manifold are his mercies. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1867 I had to repair my mower a little this morning before I could go to work. Finished up the field in front of the house by noon. Mr. Snively rooled the orchard this forenoon and John cut around fences & stumps raked after the {windows?} etc. This afternoon we all went to getting in hay. Got in four loads by night which finished up the clover hay. I have felt much of the {richus?} of the grace of my heavenly father to-day. and can still trust in him with all my heart. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1867 I suffered very much last night with the toothache and have made up my mind that if it deprives me of another night’s sleep I will go to the dentist. We all worked at drawing in our hay too-day and got all in that was raked up or {redy?}. We have now eleven loads in altogether. We are having a beautiful shower too-night. The Good Lord has entered my poor soul too-day with refreshing showers of His divine graces. Blessed be his holy name. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1867 Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning about eight. While there I got the mortgage discharged at the Registry office. Mother had her teeth fixed etc. Got home a little after noon and found things all right. John cultivated the potatoes out this forenoon and his father planted some turnips & this afternoon he helped me to cock up hay. The grace of God has been given me without measure too-day & so {illegible} it bein alive, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing in the new ground field. Cut until noon. John cut thistles and his father put up hay this forenoon. After noon we all went to work at drawing in hay. Towards night ma and I went to town. I called on Mrs. Laird and found her pretty sick went to several places while there and had some pleasant little chats. Got home about ten. �SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1867 Mother and I went out to meeting at Dover this morning. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an excellent sermon from "What dos’t thou here Elijah." We took dinner at Mr. Howells and as mother wanted to stay to night service we went over to Mr. Bowlbys for a while. Heard Mr. Craigie preach too-night. I have felt too-day that the Lord was still my {function?} and hope. {She?} the blessed fullness that there is in Jesus. MONDAY, JULY 15, 1867 I had to go over to Bucks too-day with the mower. Had a very rough piece of ground to cut got along pretty well excepting a few breakdowns. My men worked at drawing in hay too-day until the rain which commenced about two. Peter Snively helped helped draw in hay. I have had a few trials though the good Lord has brought me through. I have been more careless too-day than usual. The Lord help me to be more watchful. TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1867 Mr. John Man and George N. Buck came this morning in answer to request, to value the loose property prior to getting our Probate. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon. This afternoon they went to work raking & picking up hay in the new ground field. I got the mower home from Buck to cut down about three acres in the new ground field. I have made a new effort at serving the Lord & he has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1867 This forenoon I finished mowing the new ground field. John cut around the fences & stumps while his father racked after the {winsons?}. We drew in the afternoon, got in three loads. Andrew Hall and his mother came out this afternoon & we had a pleasant visit together. They are going down to Kentucky next week. I still can trust in the Lord by faith although I have not the fullness which I like. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1867 We got in two loads of hay this morning which was all that we had ready. I then went down to Smiths on business, and wrote a letter by dinner time to B. Clement. This afternoon I went to mowing in the ten-acrew field broke down twice driving the afternoon but nothing very �serious. John & Mr. Snively put up hay in the new ground field. I went to John & George’s tonight. The Lord has favored me with his presence. My soul has been happy in his love. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to mowing on the ten-acre-field. cut down a good piece before noon. John cut arround the stumps &c. while his father cocked up hay in the new ground field. This afternoon we got four loads of the new-ground-field. Mr. Howell was here this afternoon. I have been enabled to cast myself upon the Lord too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1867 Mr. John Man & George A. Buck came this morning in order to finnish the Inventory of loose property. Mother & started for Simcoe afterwards. The executors were there and Aunt Lydia as witness so that we got our probate or {cut?} to get it next week. Mother and I took dinner at father Messmores and had a very pleasant little time. We then went home & from there to {Forest?}. The Lord has been with me to-day. SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1867 Spent the forenoon in resting and reading the Life of Carvosso which is very proffitable. This afternoon Mother and I went to meeting at the Schoolhouse where Mr. Ware preached. We had a pretty good class meeting afterwards which Capt. McFell lead. Mother advised me to go to Dover to meeting but I did not commence to get ready in time for which I am sorry. The Lord has blessed me too-day. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing the last remaining piece of grass in the ten-acre-field. Got done by noon. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon and this afternoon we went to drawing in hay, got in four loads and are geting anxious to go into the wheat as it is ripe for the harvest. I have felt much of the goodness of God to day and have filt happy in his love. O what a blessed thing it is to serve the Lord. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1867 �We went to work this morning at geting in hay got in one load and then John went to raking hay & Mr Snively and I to raking and cocking up the hay. Got it all raked and cocked up by night and one load home besides. I sold the jenny that I got from Mr. Ware too-day to Pierce Flanders for fifty-five dollars. The Good Lord has been with me too day and I have been happier than usual in his love. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1867 Mr Snively & I {ground} the cradle scythe and went to cuting wheat this forenoon. This afternoon we put the machine together and got ready for reaping. John did not come tooday and that put us back again with our work. I went over to John {Groves?} too night and wrote a little note for Mrs Chesly to the {Coventor?}. Had a pleasant time. The Lord has been as precious to me too day as ever. It is such a sweet service to serve him. Truly His yoke is easy & his burden is light. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1867 It rained last night and too-day too, so that we could not do anything at our wheat. This forenoon John & his father helped me to do some chores arround and I wrote a letter before dinner to E. S. and after dinner to Willie Rowson. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon and while there we called and took tea with Dr. Stouart & lady. Had a very pleasant time. I still feel that the blessing of God is still with me. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1867 As soon as the dew would dry off ennough to allow us to go to work we went to cuting wheat. John threw off and his father cut arround the stumps bound &c. We got about two or three acres done by night. We cut with the reaper and then bound a while. Mr Chesly was here too-night on shools business. Mrs. Chesly was successful in geting a certificate and is going to continue teaching our school. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1867 We finished reaping the wheat this forenoon and afternoon we worked at binding and seting up etc. John & his father helped me. After tea I went up to {forwins?} on the town-line with old nell. Did not get back until nine. I felt still as though I could spend and be spent for Jesus, and such is my determination, with his help. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. �SUNDAY, JULY 28, 1867 Mother and myself went out to church this morning. There was no service in the one church so we went to hear Mr. Craigie. We went home as soon as meeting was over. Mary Jane & her man went with us. I went to meeting this afternoon in the School house. Rev. Mr. Laird preached. We had a good class meeting. My faith in My heavenly Father is still strong. He helps me to put my whole trust in Him. I felt that to live for Jesus is all my desire. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1867 The men and myself went work at geting in the remainder of the hay, from the ten-acre field. We finnished it before night, Having brought in forty loads. I have felt the same determination in my mind too-day as yesterday too press my way onward to higher and still higher attainments in the Christian life. May the Lord strengthen and lead me to do his whole will in everything. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1867 John and I hoed in the mangels this morning until the dew was off when we went to work at drawing in wheat. We got all in, but two loads by night Gave Mr. Chesly our order on the Local Superintendent too-night. The Lord still gives me to feel that I am a Pilgrim in a strange country, & am seeking a city. I am all weakness, but my daily prayer is that he may turn my weakness into strength. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1867 My men worked at it hoeing mangels & carrott too-day While I went to mill with a grist. Took Mrs. Laird a hen and some chickens & had dinner with her. Got home again by six o’clock. Went to prayermeeting too-night. but there was none of our members there so that we had none. I have felt happy and contented too-day in the Love of my Maker. O may he shed it abroad in my heart more abundantly. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1867 Cut barly for Peter Snively this forenoon, on the big field. This afternoon Mr. Snively & I hoed potatoes. John went up to the carding mill too-day and brought his rools with Mothers. Miss Anderson was here to-night a little while. This forenoon the Good Lord filled me abundantly �with his Love. O how sweet it is to walk in his favour. May he lead me on to greater hights and depths of the riches of his grace. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1867 All hands of us worked at logging up a new piece of ground by Snively's house we finished the hollows by night. There was a man here too-day to look at my sheep & lambs did not sell them to him however. Too-night I feel much cast down. O I am so liable to do wrong & to make mistakes. May the Lord help me to do better & be more watchful. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1867 My two men worked at pulling and hoeing weed from amongst the potatoes too-day. I reaped barly in the big field for Peter Snively too-day. Mr. Dixon the butcher was looking at my sheep too-day but would not buy them at my price. My whole purpose is still to continue in the paths of righteousness. Such joy and peace as is brought by walking therein is more than language can express. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1867 Mother & I attended Church services at Dover this morning and also this evening. The Rev. Mr. Laird preached both times. I had my dinner at Mr. Howells & Mr. Laird gave me an invitation to go up to Woodhouse with him where he had an appointment at half past two. I went of course and had a pleasant time. Mr. Laird gave me some good advice about geting a wife. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1867 This forenoon we reaped our crop of barley which was only three acres. Afternoon the men and myself logged up the hillside next to the creek on the new ground. We finished up our job and had them all fired by night. They burned rapidly. John Snively is talking about leaving but I have not told him that he should go yet & I don't think I shall. I feel that same comfort & grace which the Lord only can give. TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1867 All hands of us went to drawing out manure from the barn-yard. We took out thirteen loads by noon. This afternoon we went to drawing in barley. We took in three loads during the �afternoon which almost included the whole of one crop for this year. I think some of abandoning this crop almost altogether for a time at least. We are working our best now to get ready for seeding. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1867 We got in the remaining load of our barley this morning and afterwards we went to drawing out manure from the barnyard. It has been an excessively warm day and too-night I feel quite exhausted. I arranged to get to the prayermeeting, however, but there was no one there save myself. I feel a stronger determination than ever to seek after things heavenly rather than {fuller?} things of earth. O that the blessing of perfect Love might be mine from day to day & from {illegible} to {illegible}. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1867 John did not come too-day so that Mr. Sinvely & I had to work at geting out manure alone. I am altogether out of {consate?} with John he is so unsteady and now he wants to go away threshing. I think some of leting him go and hiring an Englishman in stead. The Good Lord has been with me too day and has tried my trust in him. O may he always help me to be strong to resist temptation. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1867 This morning John came, so we all went to work at the manure. I worked some at trimming trees before noon. Afternoon Mother & I went to Dover. While there I called at several places for inst. at Mr. Howells, Mr. Higmans and at Mr. Sovereigns where mother & I took tea. Spent a half hour or so very pleasantly with the {Dr.?} I met with Jack Boss from Kincardine. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1867 This morning John & myself went to reaping oats we had the very good luck to get done about dark when we were tired enough to quit work. Mr. Snively cut arround the stumps, made a hay-stack. I have felt much more of the love of God in my heart too-day than usual. I bless & praise him with all my heart for his goodness. How sweet it is to be a humble & devoted follower of Jesus. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1867 �The Good Lord has wonderfuly blessed my soul to-day. In the first place Mother & I went up to the Quarterly meeting at Mount {Jone?}; we were there in time for Love-feast which was a delightful time for my soul. The Lord helped me to give in my feble testimony, for which I bless his name. Oh! that I could praise the Lord more, to do more for him. He has been so very good & gracious to me, that I always feel ashamed of my feeble efforts to serve him. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1867 My two men bound oats too-day and I went to Jarvis with the ploughs to get them sharpened for work. Cut barly for P. Snively part of the afternoon. Never in my life have I spent a happier day, in the Lord, than too-day. I have been enabled to exercise faith with regard to a perfect salvation from all sin & uncleanness. He has thereby greatly blessed my soul. Yea! I rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning. I bound oats with my men a little while but it did not rain so that I went to work and finnished cuting Peter Snively’s Barly in my big field. finished about noon. Peter helped me bind oats this afternoon. We did not get our job of binding done. My oats is a splendid crop. As good as ever I {illegible}. Surely the Lord has not only blessed me in spiritual things but also in temporal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1867 My men and I finished up the binding oats and got them set up by noon. This afternoon we got in five loads of oats. I went to prayermeeting too-night but there was no one there but myself, although alone the Lord was with me and blessed be his name. He has blessed me abundantly. I have enjoyed much in contemplating the goodness of God. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1867 We continued geting in our oats too-day and by night we managed to get in eight loads which took all but a small {jay?}. I went to see about geting Threshers this morning, up to Matthew’s. After dinner I wrote a leter to {Elector?} Come I have been strengthened too-day, much. The Lord has been with me. I still find it sweet to hold communion with Him, and to be guided by his council all the day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1867 �This morning we got in our last load of oats and afterward cut and dragged together an old elm which had fallen across the road by the woods. Mr Snively brought up wood for himself next and afterward went to Dover. John commenced ploughing in the big field. The ground {mows?} up very dry. Mr. Murphy & wife took dinner with us and towards night Mr. Howell came out and took tea with us. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1867 John & his father both went to ploughing this morning in the big field. One of John’s horses, “Jenn” had to balk and we had a sweet time with her. We got her to go towards night. I cut pease most of the day. Too night I went too see A Lang {illegible} to about working for me, too night. I have been enabled by the grace of God to live by faith in the blessed Jesus both too-day & yesterday. But my work has been unusually anxious. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 1867 Mother & I went up Simcoe this morning to Quarterly Meeting. We heard the Rev. Mr. Philp preach an excellent sermon from, "Christ is all and in all." This sermon did me much good. And I could {realize?} by my feelings, the perfect truth of the text. We had our dinners at Mr. John Mr {illegible} where we staid until about six in the evening on account of the great heat of the weather. Did not spend the afternoon very proffitably. MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1867 John Snively and his father went to ploughing this morning& worked at it all day. I cut pease until about ten when the Rev. Mr. Laird came we had a pleasant visit together. They remained with us until about five o'clock. I then cut pease until dark, or nearly that time. I have not enjoyed as much of God's presence today as heretofore, but I can, and do, still put my whole trust in him. O how sweet is that trust. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day and are geting along nicely. Mr. Broderick helped me cut pease too-day until the middle of the afternoon when he went home to fight fire. Spent the evening partly in writing to Andrew Hall &c. Surely we need not fear to walk with Jesus for surely he keeps his own through every thing. O for more & more of the Love of God in my heart every day. �WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1867 John cut arround the spring wheat field this morning and we then went to work reaping. Mr. Broderick and Mr. Snively worked at binding. We broke down in the middle of the afternoon after which we went to work with cradles. John is going away now as I have hired an Englishman in his place. He is going to thresh with George Matthews. O, may the Lord be my director in all my doing, for I want to do all to His Glory. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1867 This morning we went to work at cuting and binding spring-wheat. We cut nearly finished by noon. My new man commenced work too-day for the first. Just a little before noon a load of visitors came consisting of the following Mr. & Miss {Ault?} from Seaforth. Miss Douglas Miss & Hellen Bowlby from Dover. They stayed most of the day and I enjoyed my visit with them very much. I have had some blessed seasons of prayer too-day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1867 Received a letter from the Rev. John Saunders last night who is now preaching at Owen Sound. We worked at our pea cutting too-day, my new man & Mr. Snively helped me. We did not get done quite. John Snively has surprised me by finding fault with my a/c {accounts?} which I gave him last night. I have tried my best not to overcharge him but still he found fault. May the Lord help me to rise above dealing dishonestly with my fellow man. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1867 John Mr. Snively and myself went to geting in the spring wheat this forenoon. There was only three loads from eight acres, on account of the dry weather. We took the Buck lambs away from the old sheep after dinner. My men then went to {pedling?} peas until night. Mother and I went to Dover towards night. The first copy of our new paper, the New Dominion, was given over too-night. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1867 This morning after cleaning up I had a happy season of prayer. The Lord has been with me blessed be his holy name; his rod and his staff they comfort me. For atime this afternoon I have been lead to doubt some of the promises of my Heavenly Father and I have had a season of despondency. But surely the Lord is my strength and my strong tower, for I cried �unto Him and the tempter left me. I feel that the Lord is helping me to grow in grace more and more, week after week. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1867 This Morning my men both went to thresh for Mr. Brown. We expect to thresh to-morrow, if nothing prevents. I went after hands this morning to help thresh found them in good time, afterwards I cleaned out the granary for the new crop. This afternoon I cut peas. I can still say that the Blessed Lord is my all, and in all. Glory be to his holy name, I will praise him for his wonderful mercies and blessings for my soul. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1867 My men both helped Mr. Brown to finish his threshing. I cut peas this forenoon and this afternoon we went to threshing. We did not get started until half past two or thereabouts. My Spring wheat tussled out better than I expected. There was thirty-nine Bu. Of Barly there was fifty five bushels. The Lord has been with me too-day and still I feel that He is my rock and my strength, and that without him I can do nothing good. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1867 This morning we commenced threshing about eight got along pretty well and finished about five. My grain turned out as follows: Fall wheat, 87 Bu. from five acres. Barley 55 Bu from three acres. Spring wheat 39 Bu. from eight acres and Oat {367?} Bu. from eight acres. O the goodness of God in supplying all our wants and desires. He has been with me too-day and I have rejoiced in the blessed hope which I have, of eternal life. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1867 This morning we went to work at geting in our pease. We succeeded in geting in five loads by night, although it rained some in the afternoon. I have no almost finished up my harvest and am ready to put in my fall wheat. My happiness in the Lord has not been so great tooday as yesterday but blessed be His Holy Name. I can still put my whole trust in Him & feel safe in his care. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1867 �Mr. Snively worked at ploughing too-day while John helped me to get ready this morning to go to mill and then he cut cloverseed the rest of the day. Mother went out with me this morning, we took dinner at Mary Janes. This afternoon I went too see Captain McFells boat the D. Sharp. We {prough?} our new sofa home too-night I have felt he Love of the Father of mercies too-day. Glory be to his Holy Name. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1867 This morning we went to work at drawing in our last two loads of pease. We did not do much else beforenoon. Afternjoon Mr. Snively and John went to ploughing again. The ground is pretty hard and the plough runs accordingly. I went over to Bucks this afternoon to help thresh but had not been there long before Ware and Laird came to get some oats, so I had to go home and accommodate them. We had quite a jolly time going from Bucks. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1867 This forenoon my time was spent in reading the Life of William Carvosso. This afternoon I heard Father Messmore preach at the School-house. We had an excellent class-meeting this afternoon. Father Messmore came home with us and as usual I was much interested and strengthened in my Heavenly journey by his Godly conversation. O, the Lord has been so near and clear to me too-day, Truely it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1867 Both of my men ploughed too-day. The ground is geting so hard that I am affraid we will have [to] give up some of it until we get rain. I visited with Father Messmore this forenoon. He started away about ten. I then set fire to some stumps until noon. This afternoon I spent some of the time in salting the sheep and cattle, afterwards I cut went to cuting clover-seed with the cradle. It is hard work for one. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1867 This forenoon and this afternoon my men worked at ploughing in the big field. Commenced ploughing the pea-ground to-night. I have been cuting clover-seed the most of too-day. but the wind blew so hard that I had to quit. I have had a very blessed season of in prayer tooday, & this afternoon the Lord has blessed me wonderfully. I have been favoured with a sweeter communion with my Saviour too-day than for a long time. �WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1867 We were favoured with beautiful shower last night which has done a great deal of good. My men went to harrowing the big field for sowing wheat. They worked at it all day. I have been doing sundry jobs too-day Such as firing a few sheep and fixing up the drill for use, I finished cuting the clover-seed. I have been enabled to trust in my Saviour too-day; but I have not enjoyed as much of his love as I would like. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1867 This forenoon my men both continued harrowing the wheat field. After-noon Mr. Snively commenced drilling in wheat. He got over five acres. Mr {Honsil?} came out this afternoon on a visit. I enjoyed my visit with him pretty well and went out home with him in order to cast my vote in the morning. Attended prayer-meeting too-night in the Dover Church. Had a blessed time. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on drilling in wheat in the big field while John continued to harrowing. I spent a delightful night last night. My I did not sleep much but laid awake. My mind was occupied in contemplating the Divine things. O how sweet it is to put ones whole trust in Jesus. I received a paper too-day stating that Miss E. B. Cone was {drowned?}. This forenoon I gave in my vote & this afternoon raked up cloverseed. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1867 Mr. Snively did not help me too-day but prepared for his Quarterly {service?}. I drilled in four or five acres too-day & John harrowed and furrowed out the ground. This has been a good day with me although the tempter has given some unpleasant feelings & thoughts. But I am beginning to look for temptations and trials as my daily bread. I am more and more convinced, flowery beds of ease & happiness will not take me to Heaven. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1867 Mother took me to Dover this morning and that too rather against my will, but there it is hard to go against my mothers wishes. We heard Father Messmore preach this morning and in the evening Mr. Laird. We took our dinners at Mr. Bowlbys and also spent most of the �afternoon there. I have not have much proffited by my intercourse with others too-day. I feel more and more anxious to spend the Sabbath in a more careful manner. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1867 John and Mr. Snively went to ploughing in the big-field, for wheat. They have almost finished it too-day. I have spent the day in cleaning out ditches and just got done in time for the rain, as we being blessed with a beautiful Shower just now. I have been enabled to realize the {fuitures?} of the Holy Salvation which is provided for us. What blessings has not the blessed Jesus purchased for us? It is our full privilege to enjoy pardon holiness and heaven. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1867 My men both ploughed this forenoon. They finished up the big field. Snively did not work this afternoon. He is lame, and I am affraid he is going to be laid up with his leg. I ploughed in his stead this afternoon. This forenoon I finnished raking up the clover-seed. Sold a sheep too night to N. Mandeville. I have had my trials too-day for which I bless God. It is a proof that He Loves us to be chastened by Him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively was not able to work yet, so I had to take to the plough. John & I ploughed this forenoon & this afternoon. all hands of us went into the cloverseed. It took us all the afternoon to get one load on and off, the bunches were so small and scattering. Mother & Barbery went off berrying this afternoon. I have felt a blessed fullness of the spirit of my Heavenly Father this afternoon. attended prayer meeting too-night. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1867 John and Mr. Snively both ploughed this forenoon and Mr. Snively this afternoon. John went to Dover to get his shoes mended. I went down to {Colt Smiths?} this forenoon about School Matters. This afternoon Mother and I went to Dover. Recd. a letter from Andrew & one from Frank Springer. I am learning more and more the necessity of living by faith, from moment to moment on the blessed Jesus. One moments blessings does not suffice for every moment. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1867 �Mr. Snively and John both worked at the ploughing this forenoon in the pigfield. I spent the forenoon in cleaning up some seed-wheat for E. W. Smith. This afternoon all hands of us worked at cleaning up the barn floor etc. on account of rain. The Lord has been pleased to be with me another day And oh! it is so sweet to have the abiding witness of the blessed spirit I feel that the sweet promise the comforter has indeed been given to me. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1867 My two men worked at preparing the remaining portion of the big field for sowing they got it sowed by night. According to the drill the big field only contains about 10 ½ acres, instead of 14 as we thought. This forenoon I did some chores arround such as burn brush in the garden fix the drill etc. Not a cloud has been permitted to hide me for a moment to day from the shining of the Sun of writeousness upon my poor soul. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1867 Spent this day at home with my dear mother. Little Nettie is with us now and it is such a treat to have her with us here. I have spent the day in reading the Memoir of that Man of God, William Carvosso. I have found in it a great many of the Glorious things of our Holy Religion, explained in a very clear and forcible manner. I have not felt much joy & happiness today; but I am beginning to see the necessity of trusting in the merits of the {atonement?} of Jesus weather I enjoy the {illegible} or not. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1867 This forenoon John & Mr. Snively and worked in the barn at cleaning up barly on account of rain. This afternoon they got to ploughing again. I spent the forenoon in writing a letter to John Saunders. This afternoon I have worked at pulling beans hoeing strawberries etc. I have never felt a greater sense of weakness and of my own nothingness than to night. O may I be ever kept at the feet of my dear Redeemer, What am I that He should deal thus mercifully with me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1867 John worked at harrowing, too day, in the field by Brown's. Mr. Snively went over to drill in some what for Brown too-day. This forenoon I cleaned out some furrows & ditches in the big field. And this afternoon hoed at the strawberries. I have not experienced much joy too-day, �in serving My Maker. I have feltbeen visited by the "old adversary," but blessed be God He still gives me grace sufficient for {my day?}, and as he has promised to do always. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on dragging or rather John did and Mr. S. went to drilling in the wheat field by Browns. He finished sowing all that we had ready, about four acres in all. This forenoon I went down to Smiths after some peaches. got a couple of market-baskets full, for mother. I had quite a feast eating them. This afternoon I finnished hoeing out the strawberries & cleaned out some ditches in the wheat-field. The Lord has been with me too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1867 John and Mr. Snively ploughed in the field by Browns too-day. Peter Snively also ploughed with his team. They nearly finished ploughing the field by night. I have been ditching and burning clumps all day in the same field. Had to churn for mother to-night, in the absence of our hired girl. This has been a good day with me. My peace has indeed “flowed like a river”. Too-night feels as though the Good Lord had taken me {another day?} much nearer {Otonic?). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1867 My two men continued preparing the field by Browns for sowing. They worked at it all day. I went to Dover this morning on foot. Saw Mrs. Hall who had just returned from Kentucky. I came very near geting wet coming home as it rained quite hard at times. Mr. Howell and his daughter came out this afternoon, so I had to visit with them. It is still my whole {pure?} and desire to think and to do every-thing with an {ye sin?} of my maker. O may I always feel thus. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1867 John put in the last of his month this fore noon at after which I paid him off and let him go. They both harrowed this forenoon and this after-noon Mr. Snively started the drill, he finished sowing the field by Browns all except about an acre. I have been ditching & burning stumps all day. I have felt much satisfaction too-night in contemplating one of the blessed promises of the {illegible}. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. �SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1867 It is just one year ago to-day since my dear father was called away to his reward. How I good has the Lord been to me since. He has been more than a father to me, in that he has lead me into paths that I knew not. And yet how unworthy have I been of all His blessings and mercies. This night I rejoice in hope of the glory off God. I rejoice that the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all sin this moment. What a mercy that such a man should be recieved in the fold of Jesus. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished drilling in the field by Brown's this forenoon & this afternoon we finnished the field ditching etc. & then he went to firing stumps. I went to market this forenoon with a load of barly and recieved eighty cents a bushel for it. Too-night I went over to Bucks to clean and divide the barly which grew on my big field. The good Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1867 As soon as possible I went over to Bucks, this morning. We finnished cleaning up the barly and got started for market about noon. Took dinner at Peter Snively's. We recieved eighty center per Bu. for our barly, Peter took his barly at the same price. Mr. Snively is laid up with a sore {breast?} and I am affraid he will not be able to work again for a while. Words cannot express the joy and peace which the religion of Jesus has given me too-day. I can now say from experience that it is a "Heaven below, my Redeemer to know." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively went to Dorchester this morning on a visit. I have now no help but expect to get to work at the remaining piece of wheat ground. This forenoon I set fire to a lot of stumps. The wind blew pretty bad and the fire gave me some trouble. This afternoon I grubbed out roots on the new ground by Snively's house. Mrs. {Lawson?} & Mary Jane were here all day too-day. I am still ennabled to rejoice in the rock of my salvation. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 This forenoon I worked at digging out roots and stumps on the new-ground. This afternoon I have had visitors; so, of course, I could not work. {illegible} Homes Matthews & wife together �with Mrs. John Matthews & Mrs Smith from Port Ryerse were here. The afternoon passed by very pleasantly as some of these ladies are {seriously?} good talkers. They went away about dark. The Lord is still leading me on in the Heavenly Journey. I have felt a great hungering & thirstiness after righteousness too-day. I bless God that this need not be done in vain for he says that wish shall be filled. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1867 I have been working at geting out stumps and roots again too-day. Managed to get out one very bad stump in the new-ground by the tennant-house. The last four months have been the happiest season of my life; the freest from trouble and anxiety. Surely, I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. I have placed everything in the hands of the Lord and am endeavoring to do everything with an eye single to his glory. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1867 Continued working at grubbing out roots & stumps on the new-ground. Took one very bad nest of roots this forenoon. After noon mother and I went out to Dover. We made Mr. Laird's a short visit & took tea with them & Mr. Burns and lady were there also. Spent the time with them very agreeably indeed. We arrived home about nine. The Lord has not withheld any good thing from me too-day. I feel that the precious promise is realised although not as much as is my privilege {illegible} We will {illegible} in {illegible} you and up with you and make me {illegible} with you. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1867 Too-day mother and myself stayed at home. Father Messmore and Miss Giffen came in time for dinner. He preached to us this afternoon from "Unite my heart to fear thy name." His sermon was an excellent one. We had an excellent class meeting afterwards, of which father Messmore was leader. The Lord has been pleased to manifest himself in an extraordinary manner to my poor soul. I have spent a proffitable evening in conversing with father Messmore. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1867 Father Messmore and Miss Giffin started for home this morning about nine. John Snively was here after seed-what, but I have none to spare. Sold one of my suck lambs this morning �for two shillings to Mr. Wooderick. I have spent most of the day in preparing the new ground, by the tennant house, for sowing with wheat. Have not enjoyed that blessed nearness to my Master too-day which I have enjoyed in days gone by. But I am endeavoring still to put my whole trust in him. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1867 This forenoon I continued my efforts on the new-ground and this afternoon also. I have now got it about ready for ploughing. This evening I killed my first calf and that without any assistance. I had help to dress it however. The blessed Lord has been pleased to make his presence manifest to my poor soul too-day. Surely it is "A heaven below, my redeemer to know." With the Psalmist my prayer is, "Unite my heart to fear they name." WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1867 Peter Snively came and ploughed on the steep field next to the creek. His father helped him, or drove his team for him. It rained a little this forenoon but not enough to do much good. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. I peddled out pat of the veal and sold some hides. Sold my sheep and lambs this morning to a drover. Took tea at Mr. Halls too-night. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too-day as I should have done. O may he help me to resist evil inclination of my {nature?}. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1867 Peter Snively finished ploughing the hill-side too-day and did a good job. His father drove for him all day. I went down to Mr. Mans after a scraper and afterwards did some cleaning or logging and then went to work at ploughing and scraping a water-course through the hollow. Too-night I met with the other trustees at John Mans to see Mrs Chesly about a disturbance which we were told had taken place in the school. but it proved false. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively went to ploughing & scraping. Peter came and ploughed this afternoon. I have been working at picking up, burning and digging too-day. Mr. Howell came this afternoon on business which somewhat startled me. He actually wants to take my mother away from me. We had quite an animated talk on the subject of matrimony etc. The trustees were here too-night to make out the Assessment Roll for the season. Got along first rate. �SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed this forenoon on the new-ground & this afternoon I helped him. I took my the weathers and lambs, which I sold the other day down to the Dog's Nest. Several of the neighbours drove down sheep at the same time. I have enjoyed a sacred nearness to Jesus too-day. He has filled my soul again with a happiness and peace, such as words could not possibly express. The same longing desire to know more of Jesus, which I have have had for some time past is still with me. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1867 About midnight last night John Man & William McBride came and waked me to take Mrs Smith up and send her to jail. So this morning I went up to Caleb Matthews and we then went together to the Majistrate John McBride who could not act alone so we all went to Dover and found another Majistrate when our business was soon accomplished, The quarter part of this day has, in consequence, been unproffitably spent. Mr. Laird preached this afternoon an excellent sermon which I enjoyed much. But the class-meeting aftewards was better. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1867 Snively and I worked at ploughing in the New Ground wheat Field too-day. We finnished our job a little before night and then got some remaining logs and chuncks together and set things on fire etc. Unckle Homes was here too-day after a lamb and some peaches. I am very grateful to my Maker for the blessed desires which he gives me. My determination to keep my face Zion-ward is becoming stronger, day after day. Oh, that my pathway may still continue to brighten. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1867 Mr. Snively sowed the hillside next to the creek this morning, by hand. He harrowed and sowed with the drill the remainder of the day. I worked at dragging all day, also. We have now a fair prospect of finnishing our seeding to-morrow. D. V. Caleb Matthews was here to get the use of my drill a half day or so. I have not enjoyed as much of my Redeemer's presence too-day as in days gone by. But still the Good Lord gives me to feel that He is my only hope. May He ennable me to walk in a manner, worthy of the blessed calling with which He has called me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1867 �This forenoon Snively & I finnished sowing our new ground wheat field. I got the ditches done by noon. Mr. Snively went up to Caleb Mattews with the drill to sow his wheat for him. It has been raining since this afternoon, but Mother and I went out to to Dover and attended Mr. Laird's social. We enjoyed ourselves pretty well as there was a nice company of our friends there. We are staying at my sisters too-night. I have felt much happiness too-night, in the Service of the Lord. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1867 Mother and I did not get home this forenoon until about noon. I got the old horse shod and did several little business errands arround here. Spent the afternoon in geting ready to start for Niagara. Was up to John Matthew's too-night. It still rains occasionally, but I don't think it will hinder us from starting for the Falls in the morning. Have been blessed with a sacred nearness to my Saviour too-day while attending to my closet{?} devotions. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1867 {handwritten} October 19 I went after Smith this morning to help me dig potatoes. Also to Caleb Matthews to see about the Assessment Roll. Spent most of the day in fixing the hog-pen. Mr. Snively has been drawing rails this forenoon and this afternoon spliting them. Mr. Horton & wife came back too-night. Mr. Horton and I went to the singing school too-night. I have experienced some happy seasons too-day in the Lord. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1867 It commenced raining this morning about daylight and continued raining more or less all day. Spent the day in reading and visiting with Mrs. Horton's folks. Velma gave us some nice music. She plays well considering the time she has been pracising. Mr. Hortons farm appears to be of a soil somewhat similar to our own but his buildings are rather old and dilapidated. His cattle and sheep etc. are not any better than mine. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1867 We did not get up very early this morning but managed to get ready for meeting. Attended service in the old Presbyterian church at North Pelham. Heard Rev. Mr. McGlasplan give a sort of Report of the late Sabath School Convention in Toronto. After meeting I went down to Mr. {AB?} Lea Mattias, about one mile distant. Found Ira at home. He appeared to be very �glad to see me. I enjoyed the afternoon with him very much. He spent the evening with me at Hortons. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1867 Mr. Horton and wife, Mother and I, started for the Falls this morning about nine o'clock. We went through Fort Hill Annaville and Drummondville. We arrived at the falls about noon, & did not get to see them from the American side neither did we get to see the spension bridge. It is certainly a grand sight to see such a great sheet of water leaping with all madness into the gulph below. Surely the works of the Creator are great beyond all human comprehension and his ways past finding out. We took tea with one of Mr. Horton's friends Got back to Hortons about eight. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1867 I started for St Catharines this morning about nine o'clock. Mr Hortons son {Seavence?} went with me. Saw Ira De Sea-Matter in the road with his "Jemima." St' Catharines is quite a respectable looking place both as to size and appearance. Saw Hugh McClive, an old {Cobong?} lad, who is practising law here at present. Got home again about four. Took tea at Chandler Holcombs, where they were raising a large building. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Horton singing with {illegible} Thomas & Horton. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1867 I got out of bed this morning about three o'clock We had our breakfast about half past four and were ready to start for home about sunrise. Mr. Horton and family came with us. It has been a beautiful day consequently our ride has been very pleasant. We took our dinners at a Roman Catholic house in Cayuga. our dinner was better than we expected. Arrived at home about dark, all safe and sound. Had a job to do to night for the benefit of the L. Y. {bris?} to calculate the school tax. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1867 I found things all right this morning. Sinvely has been spliting rails since we went away most of the time. Mr. Horton and I went out to see the wheat this morning. It begins to look well. Hired Peter Snively for a year this morning. We all went up to John Matthews towards noon on our way to Dover. Had our dinners there. We got to Dover and while there visited the factory and took Mr. Horton arround the town. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1867 I have been visiting so long that I do not feel much inclined to go to work again. Mr. Horton, his family{?}, and my mother, went out to Townsend visiting too-day. Mary Jane and I stayed at home all alone. I have been doing a multitude of little chores too-day. such as starting up my peaches & fixing the pen making some fences arround the new ground & too-night I killed a lamb. My mother and I went up to John Matthews too-night & spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1867 {handwritten} October 11 Mother and I started for Pelham this morning about eight. We took some yarn to the weavers on the road. Passed through Deconsville, Cayuga, Welland Port & Fenwick besides a number of other little villages. We kept the Caneboro road until we came to the village of Fenwick when we went in a north x north-easterly course for about three miles. The country from Jarvis down appears to be of a very heavy level soil, so level as to make drainage very difficult. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1867 I went with Mr. Horton to the Messiah Church this morning and a wonderfully mixed up mess as {Telmia?} called the sermon. Attended our own sermon or rather, meeting this afternoon. Mr. Ware preached a better sermon than usual too-day. At the class meeting this afternoon the Good Lord manifested himself to my poor soul in a wonderful manner. I could scarcely speak for joy while endeavoring to tell of this goodness to my fellow-class-mates. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1867 Snively has been spliting and drawing rails too-day and I have been building fence arround the new grounds. Mr. Smith came this afternoon and we finished up the Assessment roll. Mr. Hortons went over to Clines too-day and too-night all hands of us went over to John {illegible}. Spent the evening pleasantly. Got home again after twelve. The Good Lord has impressed upon my mind one of his blessed promises too-day. Viz. The generation of the upright shall be blessed. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1867 Snively and I finished up the fence arround the new ground wheat-field this forenoon. Mr. Horton and his family left us this morning for home. I felt bad to see them go away after �having spent such a pleasant time visiting with them. However, the best of friends must part. I have been writing a letter to Frank Springer this afternoon. Mr. Howell of Port Dover made us a short visit this afternoon. The Lord is still with me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1867 Snively went to after apples too-day, for himself. He brought a grist from the mill for me. I have been picking apples and sorting potatoes all day. Mother went up to the the plains with John Matthews folks. Never have I enjoyed a sweeter communion with my Maker than tooday. I have had some delightful seasons of prayer. O that I could do more for Jesus. Surely it is no more than an reasonable service, to give ourselves entirely up to hisservice work. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1867 Snively worked at drawing out mannure too-day into the field behind the barn. I spent the forenoon in sorting over and pilling {pitting?} potatoes. They are strangely infected. The rot consists of a little black core in the center of the potatoe. A rotten potatoe may look as pure and {illegible} as any in the {illegible}. I have been picking apples this afternoon. Too-night I went up to Matthews & to Smiths after help. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1867 My man worked at drawing out manure this forenoon and this afternoon we both worked on the road as we have three days to put in yet. I went down to Mr {Kells?} too-night with the school assessment list, which he has aggreed to collect. I have enjoyed a blessed nearness to my Saviour too-day. I can testify that, of a truth; it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. O, may this always be my privilege. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively and I finnished up our road-work this forenoon and this afternoon he covered my potatoes and did some other little jobs. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon found my sister all right as far as one could see outwardly. May the Lord lead her to seek for the salvation of her soul. I am asking the Lord daily to save her. I have still the same purpose before me of striving to do all to the Glory of my Master. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1867 �Spent the forenoon in preparing some {lines?} for use in our meetings. Father Messmore came about one He preached to us this afternoon. We had an excellent time in our classmeeting. The Lord was with us. O what a mercy that God should condescend to manifest himself to creatures of such low estate as we are. Spent the evening greatly to the building up of my poor soul. Father Messmore's advice and conversation does me me much good. He is indeed a man of God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1867 Snively drew up wood too-day and brought one load of corn from the field. I have been picking apples all day and have more than another days work yet. Father Messmore went home this morning. It is raining too-night for the first time in a good while. I have still that longing desire to be ever found in the paths of duty & righteousness. O that I could do more for Jesus, that I could be more fruitful of good. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1867 Peter Snively came this morning for the first. I have hired him for a year at two hundred and twenty dollars. Mr. Snively and him ploughed in the field back of the barn too-day. I have been picking up apples too-day and puting them away. Took my colts away from their mothers this afternoon. Peter Gilbert came too-night. We had quite a time talking. He stayed all night. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1867 Peter Snively did not work this forenoon. His father drew up wood while I went to Jarvis with the plough to get them sharpened. Got back by noon but was unfortunate enough to come home without getting one of the shears mended and will have to spend another half day in taking it to the blacksmith. My men both ploughed this afternoon in the field back of the barn. I have been picking up apples again. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively ploughed again in the field back of the barn also this afternoon. Peter got up a load of corn and too wood this forenoon, and this afternoon he dug potatoes. I picked up apples again. This forenoon and this afternoon went to Dover to get a ploughshare mended; got home by sun-down. The day has not been spent by me in as great enjoyment as I could wish but those who near the crown must come up through great tribulation. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1867 Both my men worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn tooday. They are geting along well and will soon have the field done. I sepperated my ewe lambs from their mothers this morning and put old Jack with the old ewes. Spread some manure before noon. Killed a lamb too-night. William Wilkinson was here to-night after {illegible} I am still striving to ward off the repeated blows of the enemy and the and the Good Lord still gives me strength. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1867 My two men continued ploughing this forenoon in the field back of the barn, but had to give it up on account of the hardness of the ground. They ploughed in the 'big flat' this afternoon. There has been a great wind yesterday and too-day which has set some woods arround us entirely on fire but fortunately for me, I have no fires, out. Cut off my whiskers this afternoon & Mother says that it makes me look frightful. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1867 The wind is still blowing from the east as hard as ever, but no rain until too-night when the wind shifted arroun to the west and soon brought rain. Mother and I went out to the Quarterly meeting at Dover this morning. Heard Our Minister preach an excellent sermon. There was a crowd of people there. We went to Dr. Loversigne for our dinners. But I happened to get mine at Mr. Bowlbys where I had the pleasure of dining with Miss Douglass {obscured} MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1867 Peter Snively did not come this forenoon so that his father ploughed on the "big flat" alone. He came this afternoon, however. I went up to George Matthew's this morning and sharpened a plough share and got a {not?} mended for another. This afternoon I have been doing sundry little chores. Too-night I have been oiling up my old clock. The service of the Lord still continues to be a delightful service to my poor soul. There was a very high wind last night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day on the "Big Flat." Peter Snively and I {spear?} up our accounts too-day, and too-morrow he commences to put in his year at eighteen dollarsa-month & board himself. I went over to Burks this forenoon to see about some barly due me �from George. This afternoon I have been digging potatoes. Never before have I been ennabled to value the Word of God so highly. It is now the most precious thing on earth to my soul. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively and Peter both worked at ploughing too-day; on the Big Flat. They are nearly done with their job ploughing there. I have been digging potatoes all day and too-night I felt the results very much The weather has been beautiful too-day and still looks like dry weather. The Good Lord has permitted {illegible} to enjoy some happy seasons of prayer tooday; and my poor soul {illegible} much strengthened thereby. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1867 My men continued their work at ploughing on the Big Flat. They finnished up ploughing about eight acres which is all that I intend ploughing this fall, there. This forenoon I fixed up fences and did sundry other chores. This afternoon I finnished up digging potatoes for this year. The potatoes have not yielded as well as usual on account of a dry rot which infects them. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1867 Peter Snively went to Dover to {illegible} something about a grist at the mill. His father got up wood for himself this forenoon but this afternoon both of them worked at getting out manure from under the Horse Stables. I went up to George Matthews's to get a waggon and from there to Jarvis with my two ploughs and one of Georges. Got the ploughshares etc. all laid and got home again by dark. The Lord has been with too-day, of a truth. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1867 This morning I went to Decons with my cider apples, to get them made up. Went from there to Dover. Took dinner at my sisters and got home again about dark. Mr. Snively has been drawing out manure too-day on the new-ground next to Lane Ryerse's. Peter gathered Mangels for me this forenoon and the afternoon he went to Simcoe on business of his own. I have been still endeavoring to walk in this {mars?} path but the Good Lord has not been so precious as yesterday. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1867 �Mother and I went to church at Dover this morning and heard the Rev. Mr. Wellmot from the Nanticoke circuit preach an excellent sermon from XXXI Chapter of Deuteronomy 12 and 13 verses. He showed in a very forcible way how important it was to parents to sow the seeds of righteousness in the hearts of their children. And that, to do this, was their bounden duty. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach at our appointment an excellent sermon also, from "Behold, what manner of Love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God." MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively and I drew out manure too-day into the ten acre new ground field while Peter took care of the last of the mangels. I went up to De Cous this morning after my cider. It was not made as I expected but he had to make it after I got there. Got home about four. My cider is excellent. I have had some very sweet and precious seasons too-day in contemplating the great blessings of God to His own people. TURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1867 Mr. Snively & I have been drawing out manure too-day from under the west shed. Peter commenced ploughing the new-ground sod on this side The Ten Acre field. It ploughs very nicely as dry as it is. We had visitors too-day; Miss Maggie Martin Grandaughter of the brave Captain Brandt of the Six Nation Indians was here, also John Matthews & wife also Mrs. Man. This young Indian woman appears to be quite amiable and intelligent. She is a splendid alto singer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1867 Peter has been ploughing again too-=day in the sod field. Mr. Snively and I drew manure tooday. I loaded and he took it to the field and unloaded while I loaded. We took it all out from the Sheep house excepting about one load. The drouth still continues and our prospect for water is decreasing as our well and cistern at the barn are both getting low as well as the creek. I have not been as happy in Jesus to-day as yesterday. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1867 Peter continued to work at the ploughing in the sod field and Mr. Snively worked at it too-day also. Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning. we found Mr. Willoughby very low, but recovering slowly from a very severe fit of sickness. We took our dinners with Mrs. �Willoughby with whom we had a pleasant little visit. I settled up an old account with Lyon's, this afternoon. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1867 My two men continued ploughing in the new-ground-sod too-day. I spread manure most of the forenoon. Went down to Man's after some lime as Unckle Homes came this morning to do some patching up arround the house. This afternoon I helped him some besides spreading some manure. Mother and I spent the evening at John Matthews where we found Miss Martin the young Indian woman. We had a very pleasant evening. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1867 My visit last night made me feel rather sleepy too-day, as a natural consequence. Peter Snively ploughed too-day in the new ground sod. Mr. Snively threshed peas this forenoon and went to ploughing again this afternoon. I went up to Georges this morning and sharpened a plough-share. Unckle Homes Matthews & wife took dinner with us. I have been spreading manure this afternoon and doing some other little jobs. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1867 Mother and I stayed at home too-day or rather this forenoon. Spent the forenoon in reading the guide. Rev. Mr. Laird took dinner with us. He gave us a few excellent observations on a portion of the VIII chapter of Matthew relating to the stilling of the tempest by our Lord Jesus. In conclusion he observed, that ofas the blessed Jesus saved his disciples from destruction by the tempest, so would he be not only able to but even readyprepared to save his people from the fiercest attacks of the enemy. The Lord was with us in the class-meeting & blessed our poor souls. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day in the new ground Sod. Peter and I got up wood, this forenoon, and this after noon he went off in search of a girl to take care of his wife after her confinement. I have been spreading manure this afternoon gathering cabbage, and fixing fence etc. and too-night I killed a lot of chickens for ma. I am still endeavouring to pursue the king Highway of Holiness and the blessed Saviour is with me which I count the best of all. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1867 �The old jentleman ploughed again too-day in the sod field. Peter did not work too-day as he has not yet done with his running after girls etc. I have been picking over apples and puting them away this forenoon and this afternoon I have been cuting wood and seting it up for winters use. Miss Maggie Martin came here too-night and Mrs. Chesley & Leonora Matthews. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at {turning?} the potatoes to the pits too-day. I helped him this afternoon. Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day. I sharpened the ploughshare this morning, spread some manure etc. Tom. Murphy and wife came too-night on a visit. I met with the other trustees at John Mans too-night to settle up with Mrs. Chesly. We managed to get through without much trouble. The Good Lord still ennables me to to continue on the Heavenly Journey. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1867 Mr. Snively continued to work at the ploughing too-day and Peter chopped and put up wood, back on the new Ground. I went to Dover this forenoon. Took dinner wtih my sister. After dinner I drove up to Ainsleys and hitched my horses before his shop. Went away to the barbers accross the street and when I came out my horses were gone. They were frightened by a butcher, Cruikshanks, who came along the sidewalk with a pig, but little damage was done. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1867 The old jentleman continued ploughing in the sod field. He has almost finnished the field too day. Peter and I filled {filed} up our axes this morning and worked at cuting cord-wood on the chopping. I broke my axe handle a little before noon But managed to get it mended with another one. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too day as I should have done. but the Lord does not always lead us in the sunshine of his glory. But clouds and storms often Hide the Light of righteousness from our vision. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively threshed a flooring of pease this morning and afterwards finished ploughing and furrowing out the new-Ground Sod. Peter and I have been chopping and puting up wood again too-day on the new-ground, or slashing. The weather is now quite warm, and as dry as �ever. I have had some very precious seasons of prayer since last night & I felt indeed that I was holding comunion with God, blessed Source of all good. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1867 We did not get ready for meeting this morning so as to get there in time. Mother and I went however & I went to Church. We took, little Nettie home. I went over to Bowlby's to dinner & I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Bowlby. She has just returned from a long visit to Windsor. We got home about five. I have not enjoyed the presence of my Divine Master too-day as much as is my privilege. O Lord, pardon my heart-wanderings, & help me to renew my covenant with Thee. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively took a scraper home this evening and got a load of edging from Mans Mill to the School House. Afterwards he ploughed in the field back of ther barn. Peter cut wood in the slashing all day; at which I helped him this afternoon. This forenoon I did several chores this afternoon forenoon. It is still very warm and the wind continues to blow from the south. And that without bringing much rain. However, it is raining too-night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished ploughing the field back of the barn this forenoon. and this afternoon he ploughed a strip along the creek, where I intend to plant willows. Peter cut wood this forenoon and this afternoon he got up wood for himself with my teams. I spent the forenoon in geting ready to kill my hogs and this afternoon in cuting cord-wood in the slashing. This has been a high day with my poor soul for the Lord has blessed me with His divine presence. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1867 We got ready for killing our hogs about nine. I had Peter, Mr. Snively, and John Matthews to help. We killed ten hogs and got done about four. They wre not very fat but fat enough to make good provender. Spent the evening mostly in puting a top on my old {berlin?}; which I have been puting in a state of thorough repair, for a few evenings and mornings back. My purpose is still to continue in the narrow way & I hope always with God. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1867 �Mr. Snively cut up my pigs this forenoon and this afternoon he went off in search of a {barn?} for himself. Peter has been cuting wood to-day in the slashing. I went to Dover this morning with our surplus pork. Sold five hogs for ninteen dollars and thirty-six cents or at four cents @ pound. Our pork has not brought more than half what it coust to fatten it this year. I received a letter from Frank too-day. He is still striving to continue on in the way to Heaven. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1867 It commenced raining this about six o'clock. It continued to rain all day. Mr. Snively made me some axe handles too-day and Peter cut wood this forenoon in the woodhouse. In the afternoon we moved the calf stable from one corner of the west shed to the other, in order to make it more {convenient?} for a sheep pen. Spent an hour or so this evening playing my violin for the first time in almost two years. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1867 There was quite a sudden change in the weather last night. This morning it is as cold as Greenland. Mr. Snively did not work too-day but went to Quarterly Meeting at Nanticoke. Peter cut wood this forenoon in the slashing & this afternoon he worked at banking up our house and the tennant house. I have worked like a beaver too-day, geting things in a proper shape for winter. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1867 Was much proffited this forenoon in singing the praises of My God, and in reading of his goodness and tender mercies toward the children of men. Heard Mr. Ware preach this afternoon from the verse of the XXXV Chapter of Exodus. "And the Lord said My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest." This was said to Moses while journeying from Egypt & is analogous to the journey of the Christian from the state of bondage to Glory. {illegible} promise to those who love and serve Him. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1867 Sent Mr. Snively to mill this morning after a grist also to the blacksmith-shop to get the horses shod. Peter has been cuting wood most of the day. He helped me do some chores arround the house. This morning, I have been doing a lot of chores again too-day such as fixing the gate at the road making a wood-box for mother shuting my old sows up & making a place for them. We had a large increase last night some six new piggs and one calf. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1867 Peter has been moving into my tennant house too-day. Both families are now living together. Mr. Snively has been cuting wood too-day. Mother and Miss Martin went to Dover this morning. This forenoon I hung a door under the west shed. This after-noon I have been helping Snively cut wood. Spent the evening in preparing to an instrument of agreement between the School teacher and the trustees. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1867 Peter got up wood this forenoon but this aftenroon he did not work. Mr. Snively and I have been cuting wood most of the day too-day. William Matthews was here to-day after a half Doz. Sheep which I have let him have in shares. I have been over to John Mans too-night on trustee business again. As a consequence I could not attend to the prayermeeting. The Lord is still leading me, sinful as I am. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1867 My men chopped wood too-day in the old slashing. Mother and I started about nine for Walter Olds near Simcoe. We arrived there about eleven. Before dinner I went to the village of Bloomsburg after some B{illegible}s for mother. Took dinners at Walters and afterwards had a pleasant visit with them. Got home again about six. It has been very cold too-day & has every appearance of snow-storm, too-day. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively made a fence arround the straw-stack this forenoon and this afternoon we all worked at choping and spliting wood in the slashing. This evening, the wind has blown so hard that the two doors of the waggon-house were both blown off the rollers and mashed up a considerable; Besides the building, on our premises, which corresponds to the Parliament Buildings of Victoria College was blown over. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1867 Went to work this morning with all hands, repairing fences mending doors etc. My men worked at puting up fence, threshing etc. this afternoon. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. Spent the afternoon in doing some shoping and in talking with several of my �friends. We took tea with Mrs. {Sawson?} but did not enjoy it much as my teeth ached painfully. Read a letter from my old College friend John San {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1867 It was very cold this morning. After doing my chores I read some and after dinner went to meeting at the Schoolhouse. Heard a {journey-man?} preach, whose name was Austin. He has just commenced his career as a local preacher. He preached from those memorable words of our Saviour, "It is finished." His discourse was delivered in a forcible and quite fluent manner and augurs well of his future usefulness. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1867 Peter and Mr. Snively covered the potatoe pits with manure this morning. Afterwards Peter went to mill with a grist of his wheat. He also took some wheat and some grain to get chopped, for me. Mr. Snively and I mended the waggonhouse door, cut wood & made a pigpen too-day. I received a summons from attend Court tomorrow this afternoon. Repaired the stove-pipe at the School-House too-night. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1867 Gave orders to my men this morning concerning chores and work during my absence at Court. Started for Simcoe about eight o'clock, with Charley. He went along pretty well considering, but going from Simcoe to Walter Olds I had some trouble with him. Took tea at Walters & afterwards went over to J. B. Carpenter to spend the evening. Had a pleasant time chatting with him about farm matters, etc. Got back to Walters about 8 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1867 Walter Olds and I walked to Simcoe this monring. Went to court and staid arround there most of the time until noon I then went to Mr. Murphy's for according to invitation and had dinner. Our little affair was settled up about Mrs. Smith after dinner after which I started home with all haste. Charly went along first rate. Arrived home at dark. Found things all right as far as I could see. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1867 �We have had a cold and very severe East wind too-day, and part of the day it has been snowing. Mr. Snively put in the last day of his year too-day. He made axe-handles for me. Peter and I cut wood in the wood-house, and got up my lambs too-night. I have only a little over twenty four dollars to pay Mr. Snively for his years work. The remaining amt. having been paid mostly in provisions etc. through the year. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1867 Peter and I fixed up the sheep-pen this morning and put the sheep in their lodgings. We also made a bridge to the old stable door and made a calf pen and shut our calves up for the winter. This afternoon Peter did not work for me but got his sheep ready for winter, and got up some wood for himself. I sharpened my Buck-saw this afternoon. I have had a humiliating season too-day. O that the Good Lord may keep me from the paths of sin and {illegible} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1867 Settled up with Mr. Snively last night. We got along without any trouble. Peter got up wood too-day. Mother and I went out to Port Dover this forenoon, but before we started I put a lock on the Schoolhouse door and fixed the stove-pipe. Spent the afternoon in doing some business and calling on some of my friends. Had a pleasant time. We took tea with Mr. G. Wilsons. Got home at eight. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1867 Peter went up to Port Ryerse too-day and took the cutter without asking for it. Mother was prevented from going to meeting in consequence. It has been snowing most of the day, so that the sleighing is now pretty fair. My feelings too-day with refference to religion have not been so bright and happy as in times past. But the Blessed Lord has been amongst us at our meeting this afternoon where we had a proffitable season. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1867 Peter threshed a flooring of pease this morning and the rest of the day he got up wood. Mother and I went down to Jarvis. She remained there, visiting Mrs. Lambert while I went on down to the weaver's Dicks, after some cloth but did not get it as I expected. We drove Charley. We He went along first-rate. I got him shod at McMicken's in Jarvis. The Lord has been with me too-day and has been pleased to manifest himself to my soul. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1867 Peter and I mended a gate this morning and fixed the stable for the bull. Afterwards we went to the slashing and chopped wood the rest of the day. We have just finnished cuting the smallest of the wood and we have perhaps ennough cut to keep us going a year or more. The school master Mr. Weston made us a visit too-night. I have again enjoyed the sunshine of the Christian life too-day. for Lord has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1867 My men got up wood too-day while I spent the day mostly in doing chores and fixing up some arround the barn. Fixed up some fences back of the barn and and made a fence arround a hay-stack, cut some wood etc. Attended prayer-meeting too-night. There was only one there besides myself, but the Lord was with us. I have been abundantly blessed with the presence of my Redeemer too-day. I am again ennabled to put my whole trust in Him. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1867 Peter drew up wood again this forenoon but this afternoon he went to weigh out some hay for his father etc. Mother and I started for Dover about ten. Went to Rev. Mr. Laird for dinner and visited there most of the day or rather, when I was not doing my town business. Saw Mr. Burns for the last time as he is going to Milton to teach Grammar School. We drove Charly too-day. He went first rate. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at drawing wood most of the day. The weather has become much milder since last night. There was a fall of about four or five inches of snow last night but I am affraid it is going off again for the south wind is blowing very warm. Have not done much too-day. Have felt very uncomfortable from a cold and am trying to cure it by starving it out. The schoolmaster was here too-night to make out the school report. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1867 Peter got up wood too-day excepting a little while this afternoon, when we brought up a load of straw for bedding for the cows etc. I have been doing chores and preparing to go to Nelson next week. It is snowing again too-night very furiously. This storm is from the east. I �have been reading Fleetwoods Life of Christ. His explanation of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins is certainly very plain as {illegible} {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1867 We were favoured with a heavy rain last night, which will be a great blessing to many. THe Good Lord has been pleased to show me my own nothingness in a wonderful manner tooday. I find that with all my efforts at serving Him I very many times grieve his Holy Spirit and come short of His glory. O what a mercy that he still bears with my deceitful heart so long. We had a good service in the School house this afternoon. The Lord was with us to bless us and to do us good. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1867 It was quite blustery this morning, and all day the wind has been blowing quite hard. Peter has been spliting wood this forenoon and this afternoon he has been puting manure on mother's flower beds. I have been a little unwell too=day with a cold and consequently have not done much in the way of work. cut some wood this afternoon and this forenoon did chores etc. Spent the evening in hunting out some {lume?} for meeting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1867 I sent Peter to the blacksmith-shop this morning with the horses to get them shod. I went out to Dover as soon as I could get my chores done this morning. Drove Charly to the buggy, He went very well. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home again about three. The school-master came over too-night to help me finnish up the school report for the last six months. It has been very blustery too-day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1867 Mother and I went out to Dover this morning. Attended service in the Episcopalian Church afterwards we took dinner at My sisters. Called at Bowlbys this afternoon and spent a couple of hours very pleasantly in chatting with the girls and etc. We arrived home after dark. I attended prayer meeting too-night in the school-house and had it all to myself. However, it is always proffitable to wait upon the Lord. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1867 �Peter and I worked at cuting up some old pine trees for kindling-wood too-day, back in the chopping. The weather is still very mild, indeed, the past day has resembled a fine day of April or May much more than one of December. The snow has all disappeared and mud is fast coming in its place. The prospect of my going to Nelson is rather slim at present, especially with the cutter. However I have no doubt but that the weather will be more favourable before many days and then I'm off, of course. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1867 My man cut wood in the wood-house too-day on account of the rain. Towards night we made a dam below the waggon-house to back up water for the cattle & horses. Last night we were visited with a regular Summer Thunder shower. The weather still continues very warm and the frost is about all out of the ground. In the way to Heaven I have not made as good progress too-day as I might have made. O Lord, help me in my extreme weakness that I may arrive safely home at {obscured} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867 My man split wood too-day in the chopping. After doing my chores I went to Dover on horseback. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home about two. Spent the afternoon in geting ready for my journey to Nelson. I went over to the Messiah Church too-night Where they were giving an entertainment of music & then recitations of Sabath School Children. It went off pretty well. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1867 Attended Meeting in the School House this afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Laird delivered a very excellent discourse by which I was much proffited. He told us of the necessity of being constantly ready for that great and notable day of the Lord when all men shall be judged according to the deeds done in the body, weather they be good or evil. Of a truth one is very dangerously exposed {who?} is out of Christ every {obscured} one moment, for we {illegible} what a day or an hour may bring {obscured} MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1867 Started for Nelson this morning about seven. Peter took me as far as Jarvis where I took the stage. Had a rough time down as the road was terribly rough. Got acquainted wiht a young Dr. Faber on the way down from Caledonia. We started for on the train for Toronto together �at seven. I stopped at the Square and had to walk up to Mr. Springers. To My great surprise Frank, Emily, and Alice had gone up to Jerseyville only a few hours before. Oh! dear what will I do. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1867 Spent this forenoon in visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Springer and Elisa. The time passed by pleasantly of course. Walked down to the Square Station about noon, and took the train for Copetown "we work" for Jerseyville. Had to get off at {dumtown?} as the train did not stop at Copetown. Happened luckily to get a ride almost to Jerseyville Arrived at Mr. {Reed?} Howell about six. Frank had gone to a party but Emily and Alice were there. Spent the evening very pleasantly Young Donald Sutherland was there. MEMORANDA No year of my life has been so abundantly fraught with mercies and blessings to my poor soul as the one which has just pas't. During the first six months of the year the Lord lead me more and more to see the necessity of entering into a closer walk with God. About the First of May I was ennabled to give myself up both soul and body to the dear Redeemer, but as yet, without any MEMORANDA perceptible change in my religious enjoyment. About the middle of June I was permitted to attend a camp meeting at Mill-Grove on the Wellington Square circuit in company with the Springer family. On the occasion of Frank's re-conversion I was favoured with a wonderful blessing from my Heavently Father, and from that time until the present I have been ennabled to reckon myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God. {hand written} Sunday Nov 22nd {1868?} I have this forenoon been reading the last of Carvosso's Memoir. By it I find that I have almost unconsciously been doing that which grieves the Holy Spirit. I have for some time been lacking in faith, indeed, it has at times seemed as though it was impossible to take God at his word. I have trusted too much to feeling, and works and altogether too little to the all atoning blood of Jesus. but bless God that He does at times show me shere I am and gives me to feel a sense of my danger. It seems as though I was sailing on an immense Oceanunder bound for a port country of which I know nothing. Only as I am taught by Him �who is King of that country and who has given a chart by which we are to avoid dangerous rocks and shoals. For there are many such and multitudes set out on the voyage but by dint of carelessness and negligence {illegible} to consult the chart, soon guide their ships from the right course and ere long are swallowed up in some dreadful {illegible} or shipwrecked before they have again recourse to the Chart. Another source of my has been that I have of late spent too little time in co{illegible}ing with my Saviour O that I could pray always without ceasing and in everything give thanks And instead fo trusting fully in him I have breen drifting away into the dangerous waters of self conceit. But now in {illegible} and the deepest humily {humility?} I speak with the poet "not but I yield I yield I cannot any more." There are no desires of my heart so strong as the the desire to be entirely conformed to the will of God. And withal{?} I do want to be use- {writing is cut off} For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Courtland Olds’ (1844-1896) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1867. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. 66 KING STREET EAST. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1867 Spent the forenoon in cuting wood in the wood shed at which Snively helpd me. He did a few chores around in the afternoon. I started for Bowlby en route for the Tea Meeting at the Methodist Church in Simcoe. Broke down on the road to Dover and did not get there until late. Put my horse in the stable and went up with Mr Bowlbys folks. Met with Richardson and Well Carpenter besides several others of my old acquaintances. Got back to Dover about 12. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1867 Stayed all night last night at Mr. B's and before I could go home had to get this old buggy mended which I did by eleven o'clock. Started for home as soon as possible got there about twelve. Found everything all right side up with {cow?}. Snively cut wood all day in the bush while I spent the afternoon in husking corn. Attended prayermeerting in the old schoolhouse to night and had a very proffitable time of it. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1867 Ma and myself started for Dover this morning early. I went to mill with a grist of wheat and buckwheat. Ma and I took our dinners with Mary Jane and in the afternoon I went out in search of a young lady to go with me skating. Was lucky enough to find one at the first place at which I stopped. Had the honor of waiting on Miss Bowlby the afternoon and was of course delighted with my afternoon's skate on "silver lake." It was a beautiful afternoon. Got home about nine. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1867 I spent the forenoon in working at Snively's shanty, which, after a long time I have finished. In the afternoon I hund {hung} a door in the corner of the east shed on roolers. Finished it in a good season and did some patching or fixing in the cow stables. Snively cut up wood in the �forenoon and in the afternoon drive it up to the house. Mother and I went to spend the evening at George Matthews, had a pleasant time. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1867 Snively and myself spent the forenoon in cutting wood at the woodhouse, while in the afternoon he cut wood again in the woods. I spent the afternoon in filing my wood saw and also the cross-cut saw etc. Had my bath as usual. To Make Radway's Ready Relief Put 3/4 oz. ciana. pepper; 3/4 oz. camphor {grease?}; 3/4 {tspn?} Ammonia or {Haidshorne?} into a quart of Whiskey. Allow it time to dissolve and settle before bottling. From Maj. M. Hoyt Brantford. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 1867 Ma and I went out to church this morning to Dover. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an old fashioned sermon this morning. After church we went home again and had our dinner. I then went to meeting at the schoolhouse. The preacher did not come; but we had a very excellent class meeting. Captain McFell led the class for the first time and the manner in which he did it, augurs well of his future usefullness. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1867 Started for Dover this morning as early as possible. Gave in my note and then went after Miss {Higmans?} and my Boss. They came home with me and we had a very pleasant little ride with the two old-maids. They came to spend a few dys with us. I husked corn most of the afternoon but towards night I went to work and built a shelter for my old ewes back of the barn. Snively put up wood most of the dy. for himself. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1867 Snively and I cut up a big pile of wood at the house this forenoon. And in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the chopping. About eleven o'clock J. B. Carpenter's Brother came here to see a cow which I had offered to Mr. Carpenter for one of his thoroughbred Durham Bulls. He concluded that he would take up my offer. I husked corn most of the afternoon and did some other little chores about the barn. Mr. & Mrs. {Wall?} came and stayed until eleven. Had a great old fashioned visit with them. �WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1867 I set Snively at husking corn this this morning. & in the afternoon he cut wood in the bush. I husked corn until School meeting time. When I went down to the school meeting and was unhappily appointed Trustee & Secy. for the remaining term {illegible}. After dinner I took Mrs. and Miss Higmans home. Had a pleasant little visit at the Higmans. Went to the store for a few articles and from there to Mr. G. Bowlbys {illegible} I was persuaded to spend the evening and spent it very pleasantly with a lot of Bowlbys. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1867 After doing my chores, Ma and I started for Simcoe. Got there about noon. Saw an old friend at Mr. Willoughbys (Mattie Burke). Went to Mr. Wells to get our teeth mended and I had two front teeth filled with gold. Stopped Walter Ods. on the way home and took him with them. Started home about eight and on the way stopped at Ed {Kniffins?} to leave the tax money. Got home about ten and found everything all right side up with {cow?} etc. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1867 As soon as we got our chores done, Snively and I went out to the woods & cut six sawlogs before noon, in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the bush & I husked corn most of the time. Young Robt. Riddell was here just before night. About six o'clock Asford Bowlby with his two sisters Hellen & Louisa & Miss Anna Douglas came to spend the evening with us. I had a pleasant chat with them. They went home about eleven or thereabouts. When I went into dreamland as usual. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1867 Got up in good season this morning and after doing my chores Snively and I went to work at cutting sawlogs to take to mill. Got about a {dozen?} rady for drawing too day. George {Buck?} was at the house when I came from work. We had a good little chat on various matters and things. Cut my Sunday wood in the dark too night and felt very tired when I got through with it. Carried water from the cistern and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1867 After doing up my chores I cleaned up and put on my Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and afterwards spent the forenoon in reading the Pilgrims Progress. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here �to dinner and he and I had a good old chat together about church matters, etc. Went to church or to meeting in the Schoolhouse. Mr. Laird gave us a proffitable discourse. Stayed to Classmeeting. Mr. {Stringer?} lead the class for the first time. Spent the evening in reading etc. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1867 After doing my chores and giving Snively orders and after getting ready Ma & I started for Brantford with the cutter. We stopped at Mr. Howard and took dinner. Got to Brantford about three o'clock. found the folks all well and in comfortable circumstances. Spent a very pleasant evening with Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt. Went out with Mr. Hoyt in the course of the evening to the soldiers hospital which Mr. Hoyt had been repairing after a fire. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1867 Took breakfast this morning about nine. Spent the forenoon in walking around the town and in getting a negative taken at Parks Gallery. Had a nice little talk with Miss Lewis. In the afternoon I walked around town, visited with Mrs. Smith & Mr. Hoyt and about five, went around to Mrs Elliots. Miss Elliot was not at home so I concluded to go back again after a little while as they said that she would be in soon. Called on Miss Louise Elliot again about seven o'clock etc WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1867 Found Miss {inserted: Louise Darling} Elliot to be rather a pleasant girl. We had a very jovial old fashioned talk with her about our adventures during old college days our fictitious correspondents etc. She gave me an invitation to her the following evening but alas!! I could not go. Ma and I started for home again about nine. Stopped at Mr. Howe's to {warm?} & got home again about two o'clock. Found everything all right. Snively had been cuting & getting up wood doing chores &c. since I went away from home. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1867 I went out to Dover last night and attended the Presbyterian Tea-meeting. They had a very good tea and afterwards a good variety of speakers Such as the Rev's. Messrs. Swain, Craigie, Burns, {Gunner?}, & Laird. Got home & to bed about nine. Snively & I cut wood in the forenoon and in the afternoon we husked corn. I spent the afternoon in visiting with Mr. �Howell and had a very pleasant time talking with the old gentleman. He said that he would let me have money to pay Grandfather Olds. Good. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1867 As soon as I had finished my chores this morning I went to see if I could not get John Matthews to come down and help me kill the beef; but he could not come. Leonora played a few lines on her new organ which is a very fine one indeed. Snively & I got ready for killing the beef before noon. I killed it after. We got along very well considering our little experience. Finished up our job about six by which time I was pretty well chilled through. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1867 Snively and I cut up the beef this morning. Got started for Simcoe about eleven. Took a quarter of beef to Mr. Willoughby. Took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Willoughby, after which we went to Donelys & paid him for my books. Went to Colonel Wilsons office to see about getting a probate for Pa's will. Stopped at Mrs. George Matthews for H. {Misener?}. Got home about dark. Wrote a letter to Springer and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 1867 Got ready and started for church this morning with Ma; and Mrs. Howell who has been staying with us for the last few days. Heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach. After church we went to Mr. Bowlbys for dinner. Stayed there until church time to night. I spent the afternoon very pleasantly talking and reading, with the girls. It stormed so furiously when we got ready for church that we concluded that we had better go home and, we acted accordingly. MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1867 Did not get up this morning until nearly eight o'clock, as I did not feel real well on account of having a bad cold. Went to George Matthews to sharpen a Buck Saw and Hand Saw. George rather surprised me by saying that I owed him fifty five dollars for threshing; "whew"!! Snively husked corn before noon and he and I cut up some wood in the afternoon. Spent the evening in writing a letter to W. H. {Rawnd?} TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1867 �Finished up my chores about nine, after which I took the hide off from a dead sheep and dressed it and cut it up. In the afternoon I cut up two quarters of the beef and put it away. Cut wood towards night at which Snively helped me. He {Broke?} roads and drew up a couple of loads of wood. Spent the evening in writing a letter to my friend John Saunders And in talking to Walter Olds who is stopping with us right at present. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1867 Carried up the sheep sack this morning and got ready to go to Dover. Started about eleven. I took some hides to Lawson's tannery and went from there to Francis Wares. Had a good visit with him. Leonora went out with us. In the afternoon I went over to town on a little business with Riddles and Mr. Lawsons. Took tea at Mr. {Marrs?} and started home afterwards started Stopped until the mail came in. Got home about eight and found everything all right. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1867 I felt very unwell this morning from having a bad cold. Made up my mind this morning to starve my cold but I had to have the haystack drawed in for the stock. Had to take dinner in consequence. Snively helped me to draw in hay--got in four loads before night. I payed off Jane Lewis to-day and expect to be obliged to do all the churning and milking after this. Had to put off both too night. Leonora and Walter are still with us. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1867 Walter built fires for me this morning & when I got out of bed I found myself pretty sick. Ma was complaining too we both kept getting worse and about three we sent Snively after the Doctor. He soon came and said that he was afraid that my fever would hang on me for some time. But he did not think that Ma's was quite so bad. Stuart gave me an emetic which I took and it made me as sick as a dog. Went to bed about one. Fortunately Walter & Leonora still are here. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1867 Remained in bed the whole of this forenoon as I did not feel able to get up. Walter milked my cows for me & Leonora got breakfast for him and waited on Ma and I very nicely indeed. Got up at twelve and after dressing and cleaning up etc. I read some. Took dinner about four when Walter came back to cut Sunday wood for me. Mr. & Mrs. Wilsons came out towards �night & helped me to do up my chores etc. Later Dr. came and to night he said Ma was doing well. SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1867 I felt pretty sick this morning but had to milk and do some other little chores notwithstanding. Mr. Wilson helped me some and Mrs. Wilson made up the beds, got breakfast etc. Ma still improves & I think we will both soon be well. I laid around the forenoon and Lydia Matthews came down in the afternoon and got up a very excellent dinner for us of beef soup etc. Felt much better after eating of it. Unckle McFell was up to see us this morning; we had a good talk. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1867 I started out this morning to work notwithstanding my ill health. Snively and I shovelled roads and cut up a load of wood by dinner time. In the afternoon we cut up wood in the woodhouse etc. About dark Frank Springer turned up. Personally, I enjoyed the evening talking with him very much; although I had to churn and work butter and sundry other little jobs. Got to bed about twelve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1867 Did not get up until daylight this morning. Got breakfast and fixed up things about the house. Springer helped me milk after which we started off for a girl for Ma. Hellen Mcfell promised to help us a while, or until Ma got better. We got to Dover all right & took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Laird. In the afternoon we called on Mr. Hane's folks; on Mary Jane & on Mr. Bowlby's. At the last place we had a very pleasant time. Got home about sundown. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1867 Walter Olds built fires for us this morning. I spent most of the forenoon in cutting down and cutting up an oak tree with my man. In the afternoon Frank Springer helped me to saw up a tree with a cross cut saw while Snively got up a load of {wor?} or so. Felt very uncomfortable today from my cold which gave me a bad headache. At night my friend & I had a real pleasant time talking about old college days, smoking etc. This has been a very beautiful day although it was a very cold one. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1867 �Franklin and myself started for Simcoe as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready. Got in Simcoe about noon and after doing some shopping started for J. B. Carpenters. Found them all well and spent the afternoon talking and reading the news. Went with Ed and Min to Mr. Duncan McCall's party. Found Mr. Bowlby's folks there from Dover. Louise among the rest. Had an exceedingly good time during the evening. Did not go home until after midnight had long past. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1867 It took Frank & I from midnight until daylight to finish chatting with the young ladies and to get home. Felt rather blue all day to day but knocked around at work mostly all day. Mr. & Mrs. Sweetlove came about noon and made us a nice little visit. They went away about four. Franklin Springer and myself went down to the Port too night to spend the evening at Mr. Bowlby's. Had a very pleasant time if I did feel sleepy. Got home by eleven o'clock. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1867 Felt some better this morning than I did last night as well as Frank. Ground up my hay-knife and when I had finished Mr. Allen Culber & family came together with Unckle Homes & wife. It rained real hard nearly all day and froze nearly as fast as it came. Had a pleasant visit with our folks who went away about five or thereabouts. Snively sawed wood most of the day. Had a good bath tonight as usual. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1867 Was a little lazy this morning in my feelings so that we did not get out to church. I[t] stormed very bad. However, Frank & I spent the forenoon in reading some of our old letters at which we enjoyed ourselves well. We started out for Dover towards night and went to Mr. Herrells. Frank and I {joc?} to {Lea?} with them. Went to church and heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach a very good discourse. Got home again about eleven. Found things all right. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1867 Walter got up first and built fires this morning. I helped Snively to cut up the old "oak tree in the lane." In the afternoon I cut up wood in the woodhouse and churned for Ma at which Frank helped me. We started for the port about five and went to Mr. Wares to spend the evening. I had a good time talking with Mattie Burk & Miss Howell. Saw them home of �course. Sparked the Miss Ella Jones & Frank {here?} until two or so. Cut out some of the poor boys. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1867 George Buck came over this morning. I started for Unckle P. Wykoffs as soon as we could get rady. Got there all right about noon. Took dinner with them & went over to see Miss Bell McCall afterwards, but unfortunately the dear lass was away from home. We went home about five and concluded that I would take a good nights sleep. Snively cut up some wood and drew up a load of s--. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1867 At about nine we started off for another visit. Ma went along with us this time and we went up to Allen {Eaubvers?} for our visit; found the folks at home. Spent the day very pleasantly. Frank put in a good time singing etc. with Miss Culver to the edification of the rest of us. Started on our way home about six stopped at the Missionary meeting in Dover. Before which Frank & I had a good smoke together. Got home & to bed about twelve. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1867 My old friend started for home this morning about nine. I felt a little bad to see him go, for we have enjoyed our visit together so well. I went to work at drawing in the remainder of the hay- stack. Snively helped me at it. Got in four good loads by night--which took it all in. Felt a little lonesome too night but Walter came in and took tea which cheered me up some. Felt pretty tired after pitching hay all day. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1867 As soon as Snively and I had finished our chores we started with the big white-faced cow for Carpenters Mead farm. Had a rough journey going out as our cow got away from us and we had a hard time catching her. Saw an awful run-away on the gravel just above Beaupres. Started for home with my thoroughbred Durham bull about one. Fell in with my sister's cow on the way and drove her home too. Got home about four all right only I felt very tired and sore. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1867 �Snively and I spent a good part of the forenoon in cording wood in the woodhouse. We husked corn the remainder of the day. Have about one day's work yet. After doing my chores I had to churn for Ma and do sundry other little jobs. Had my Saturday evening bath as usual. Sorted over a lot of apples etc. This has been a very stormy blustery day. The snow & wind come from the southwest. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1867 This was a very windy cold dreary morning so much so that Mother and I made up our minds not to go to the quarterly meeting which was at Woodhouse today. Stayed at home all day and occupied my time in reading etc. Had a very proffitable and happy day religiously. I have endeavored to consecrate myself ^ wholy unto the Lord and He has blessed me with an outpouring of his spirit. Truly it is good to wait upon the Lord and to walk in his paths. My sincere prayer is that I may never depart from there. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1867 It was pretty cold this morning but the wind blew strong from the South. After doing our chores Snively and I cut wood until noon after which we I put up a door on the west shed for the sheep to go through. Husked corn the remainder of the afternoon at which my man helped me. Caleb Matthews was down {here?} too night. I spent the evening reading, cleaning up my face etc. The weather is becoming a good bit stormy. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1867 The weather begins to moderate. The South wind blows up warm too-day. The forenoon Snively drew up some wood and I helped him to draw up a load of rails and boards. He husked corn in the afternoon and I made a shelter or pen for the chicks under the west shed. I settled up with Snively this evening, we came out all fare and square. Had to churn afterwards. Walter stopped with us again too night. This has not been an extra day religion {cut off} WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1867 Did my chores this morning first thing after breakfast. After which I made a feed box for the cattle. I went up to John Matthews for dinner as this was his birthday. Went up to Georges in the afternoon to sharpen my saw. Bob {Lorrie?} was there and gave me my hay knife. I had a �{spear?} talk with George about his account of threshing against us. Came to the conclusion that I had better pay him. Ma and I got home all right and found things serene. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1867 Got my stock fed in good time and Ma and I started for Dover about ten. I took a grist to mill. The creek was very high down by Smiths on account of the great rain and thaw yesterday. The sleighing was very poor in places. After doing our little chores we went to Mary Janes and took dinner. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Howell to see about some money and had good success. Had my horse shod and we started for home about four. Found all right. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1867 After doing my chores I went out to show Snively where to cut some wood for himself and helped him some. Afterwards I went to work at a sheep rack. Helped Snively to load some of his wood after dinner and then went to work again at my sheep rack. At about five I started for Bucks, got there in good time. Had a good talk with them on matters and things. Got home about nine. This has been a windy cloudy day. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1867 Walter sharpened my saw this morning before he went away. I went to work at the sheep rack after doing my chores. Got it almost done by noon. In the afternoon I went to look after my boom across the creek under the bridge by Browns. It had broken loose and gone away. {Louise?} Ryerse was over this afternoon. I helped Snively to thresh peas most of the afternoon. Threshed two florins with the horses. It rained this morning. Very windy since. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1867 I went over to the Millright church this morning for a change. Heard their crack preacher, the Rev. Mr. Sumner preach. I was perfectly disgusted with the sermon and made up my mind that it would be some time before I would go there again. Heard Father Messmore in the afternoon after which I stopped to class. Had a pretty good time. Father Messmore stopped all night with us. Had a pleasant talk with him. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1867 �Father Messmore went away home this morning. Snively and myself worked at cutting wood in the corner of the field by Browns. I went to the port towards night with the horse and sulkey. Took Turner some flour and did a little shopping and came home again. After I had got home I had to churn and do my chores. Got through about ten. This has been a very beautiful day just like Spring. I still feel the Lord precious to me. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1867 We have had a cold North East wind too day all day. This forenoon my man and I shoveled snow in the lane, so that in the afternoon we managed to draw up some wood. I cut wood in the afternoon while Snively drove the team. I had to become churning maid again too night not unconciously either. I would not like to be the hired girl. If such was the case missus and I'd fall out. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1867 Did not make a move this morning as soon as I would like. "Early to bed & early to rise" is my motto, if I do find it hard to put it in practise at all times. Snively and I cut some wood in the wood house this morning and in the afternoon he threshed peas with the horses. I broke my bay colt to lead and afterwards helped Snively at the peas. Ma is quite unwell too night with a cold. I spent the evening pleasantly in reading, "My farm of Edgewood," etc. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1867 Mother was pretty sick this morning, so that I had to get breckfast and wait on her most of the forenoon. It commenced snowing pretty hard towards noon and by night we had good sleighing again. Mr. Strand{?} and Mr. Shearer{?} were here just after-noon to see about starting a cheese factory. Threshed two florins{?} of peas afternoon and in the evening I washed dishes for Ma and did other little jobs for her. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1867 I had to get my own breakfast this morning as Ma was very sick. I had to wait on her most of the night. This morning I went up to Wilkinsons to get a girl but did not succeed very well. Elizabeth came home with me to stop a little while. In the afternoon I went out after the Doctor for Ma and after Mary Jane. While my sister was getting ready I went over to Mr. B's to get a look at my "ducky." Saw her of course and had a pleasant little time of it. Received a letter from {friend?} Springer. Got home by nine. �SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1867 Had a very good night sleep last night, and this morning mother was a good deal better. The dr. said that she had every symptom of inflamation of the Bowells. This forenoon I helped Snively at the pea threshing and we got done by dinner-time. In the afternoon we cut some Sunday wood and cleaned some of the peas through the fanning mill. Unckle McFell & wife came to spend the evening; had a pleasant time. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1867 Mother was very sick last night; about two in the morning I went up to John Matthews after Lydia to come and wait on Ma. Mary Jane is still here and is going to stay until Ma gets better. I stayed at home to day until towards night when I went out after the Dr. for ma he said that she would soon be around if she did not catch cold and took her medicine properly. Went to church. Heard Laird preach. Saw my "ducky" of course but could not talk with her. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1867 I was permitted to have a good night's rest last night and felt all right again this morning. Mary Ann Wilkinson came last night and we got her to stay a while with us. My sister and her attended to ma last night. Snively and I cleaned up the peas this forenoon and carried them into the Constables. In the afternoon we cleaned and sifted a lot of tymothy seed, cut wood. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1867 Ma was a considerable better this morning, so I went to work with a hopeful heart. Snively drew up wood before noon while I went over to Peter Ryerse and to Browns to see about cows for the dairy. Did not succeed very well, as their cows were but few. In the afternoon I took Mary Jane to her home and while in Dover called on Mr. Howell. Had a pleasant chat with the old gentleman. On my way home I stopped at Mr. {Strand?} a little while. Got home, and found ma not quite as well as before. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1867 My mother was not quite so well this morning but her sickness seemed to be in spells. Snively and I drew up two loads of hay this morning and in the afternoon Mr. Howell together with numerous other visitors. Unckle Homes & wife came etc. I was brought three hundred �dollars by Mr. Howell. Laird was here and Mr. & Miss {Noll?} etc. etc. Unckle Homes went for the Dr. for mother towards night. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1867 Got my chores done this morning in good time and afterwards I went to Dover after some medicine for my mother. I paid up the store account of Wares and wrote a letter to Mr. Hoyt to inquire about those photographs. Stoped at my sisters on my way home. Got home about noon I found ma about the same. Snively and I cut up some trees in the saw ground for the drag-saw in the afternoon. Mother was not quite as well to night. She complained of being very sick FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1867 I was very uneasy last night about ma. She was so very sick. I sent for the doctor about ten at night. Towards morning she gradually improved. The Dr. staid all night. In the morning I took aunt Maria to the Port. While there I got several things for ma and after dinner called on Miss Louisa. Had a good time. At three I started for home with my sister. Found ma a good deal easier, than when I left her. This has been a lovely day. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1867 Mother was pretty bad this morning. And as for myself I began to feel the effects of being up nights. But Ma is certainly geting better so that I will have a chance to sleep again before long. Laird was out this morning. I went down to pay Grandfather some money to day. gave him two hundred and forty six dollars. I came home with the conviction that he had tried to cheat me out of $100.00 & that I must see him again on the subject. SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 1867 I was called up this morning about two, to see ma who was very bad again. Stayed up with her the rest of the night with my sister. This morning she began to get better and about seven was quite easy. Throug the day there was a great many {one?} to see her notwithstanding the cold wind and storm from the East. Did not enjoy this Sabath as well religiously as I would like but hope that I may be more devoted in the future Went to bed farely early to night. Farewell. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1867 �Ma was a good deal better this morning. As soon as I had got my chores done I went down to Grandfather's to see about the Mortgage. Had a seedy time with the old gentleman who tried his best to cheat me out of my eyes, almost. Got through at last, gave him my note for ninety dollars. Payable in six months & took the mortgage. Took Mary Jane home this afternoon, & while I was waiting for Miss Howell I went over to see my ducky. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1867 {handwritten: Thursday} I found it snowing pretty hard this morning so that the threshers did not come until nine or ten. I went over to James McBrides this morning to get his help but did not succeed. I made out to get John Snively about noon. Got to work after dinner and threshed the cloverseed of from the {shaw} in about three hours. I had a dusty place and when night came it felt as though I had the chill fever. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1867 After doing my chores this morning I helped Unckle Homes at fixing the Wood-house We managed to get the stairs up and the sleepers in and by night the floor mostly laid. In the afternoon I cleaned out some barrels and filled them with pork. I have some good times talking to the {sendies?} etc. of whom we have a goodly number with us at present. The machine came too night but it is snowing & I am afraid of tomorrow. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1867 I had a pretty good time at Mr. B’s last night. Afterwards I went over to Mr. Howell and found Miss Burke there. Had a very pleasant little time. I saw her home and spent some time at Mr. Lairds pleasantly. Miss Howell went home with me. Snively and I got up four loads of hay to day. Unckle Homes and Aunt came to day. He worked at the stairs in the afternoon; in the evening I went to see about the threshers. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1867 I set up with mother last night and this morning as a consequence I feel somewhat sleepy. Went to threshing cloverseed again about nine and got done about noon. In the afternoon Unckle Homes & I cleaned up some cloverseed & hung a door at the waggonhouse. Visited with Mr. Howell most of the afternoon and with John Matthews. This has been a beautiful day but the snow has not yet gone but will be soon I fear. �SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1867 Snively and myself cleaned through the cloverseed this forenoon and cut some wood. In the afternoon I went out to Dover and took Miss Howell home. I went out in the cutter but, as fortune would have it, we had to go on bare ground most of the way. My sister came back with me. It has been a very beautiful day, and what snow there was on the ground had to suffer destruction. Got a letter from Mrs. Hoyt. SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1867 I had to set up last night as a consequence this has been a sleepy day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning up and sleeping. Rev. Mr. Laird was here just before meeting. I went down to the school-house there was not enough of a congregation to have service, on account of the snow. Mother became a good-deal worse towards night so that I had to go for the doctor. He came out in good time and seemed to think that he could soon check Ma's disease. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1867 I went down to Mr. Wooddricks this morning to look for a girl for ma. Had pretty good luck. Made some pickle for my pork, after which I took my sister home again. The roads were very bad. While in town I called on Mr. Halls folks. Had a pleasant little chat there. I did some shoping and then went to Mr. Laird for a little while. Saw Mr. Willoughby. Had a nice time. Saw Miss Bowlby on the streets with Miss Douglas. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1867 Mrs. Coppway came home with me last night to stay with ma. I went over to P. Ryerse after a clover sieve this morning. Cleaned up cloverseed the rest of the forenoon. Afternoon I split some wood and worked around the woodhouse. Gave the School teacher an order on Mr. Craigie too night. John Matthews came in too night. Mother is still gaining slowly. This has been a warm day but cloudy. We put Charly into drawing wood for the first time. He went first rate. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1867 I was permitted to have a very good nights rest last night; Mrs. Coppway waited on mother for me. I cut some wood this morning and pickled the pork. Snively drew up a few loads of wood before noon. In the afternoon we cut up a lot of elms etc. ready for the drag saw. It has �been a pretty blustery day and cold. Caleb Matthews was here to night after grass seed. Mother does not seem to get better very fast. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1867 I stayed up last night to keep fire and to wait on mother. This morning I went over to Samuel Ryerses to him to saw up my {samwares?} wood but he was not at home. Went after John Snively afterwards but he was not at home. Went home again and cut wood until noon. After- noon Snively & I cut some more logs for the drag saw until towards night. This has been a very cold day & blustery. Mother is beginning to improve quite fast. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1867 I went over to Samuel Ryerse’s this morning first thing to see about getting the sawing done. I then went over to James {McBride?} to get him to help but he was not at home. After Breakfast Sam. & I went back to pick out a place to saw. I then went over to Billy Austins to see if he would run the saw. Snively carried some corn to the woodshed & I cut wood etc. towards night I found another {swope?} & then went to Dover. SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1867 I was at a great debate last night in Schofield's hall did not get home from it until midnight. Stayed up and kept fires the rest of the night. I went over to James McBrides this morning and did some little jobs around. I sent Snively after a {crotch?} to draw logs one for the drag saw. In the afternoon we killed a sheep and dressed it. I went over to J. Barnhardts to get my hair cut. It has been snowing hard most of the day from the east. SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 1867 Had to keep fire last night again for mother. This morning as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready I started for Dover with Mrs. Coppway got there and to church in time to hear the Rev. Mr. Laird preached. After which I went to Mr. Bowlbys to dinner & from there I went to church in the evening. Had the exquisite pleasure of seeing Louisa to church and home again and in the meantime we had a very pleasant talk together. MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1867 �Kept fires for mother again last night and this morning did not feel in very good trim for work. I had to go after James McBride, John Snively & Brown in the morning. We got to sawing about ten and had very good success for by eight we managed to cut up about all our logs that were cut. Ack. Bobby was here in the afternoon a little while. Got {Jimmy?} to take the horse-power away for me after we had finished It was a very favourable day. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1867 I was permitted to have an excellent nights rest last night but this morning I was about half sick with a cold. Mother is gradually recovering from her sickness This forenoon Snively and I drew up wood & also in the afternoon. We upset once and spilt out our wood. Frank Ryerse from Port Ryerse was here to dinner to day. He came after clover & tymothy seed. It has been a beautiful day a considerable warmer than of late. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1867 Kept fires and waited on mother last night but in the spare moments I took some sleep. Started for Simcoe about nine this morning too see about selling my clover & timothy seed. Rode the pet colt (Charly) up for the first time. I took dinner at Mr. Willoughbys and after started for Dover to try my luck there. On my way I stopped at Eber Decons to see a girl. Made a bargain with Schofield for the sale of the grass seed & then went home. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1867 It commenced storming this morning & too night there is quite a coat of snow on the ground. Snively got up wood in the forenoon I busied myself at cleaning up cloverseed spliting wood shelling corn and sundry other little jobs. This after-noon we split wood in the woodhouse on account of the storm. Towards night I sorted over some apples toward night. Mother is geting along nicely so much so that I was permitted to have a good nights rest last night. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1867 Had a good nights rest last night. It snowed nearly all day to day from the northeast. The foreman Snively and I cleaned up a grist of wheat and this afternoon he drew up wood while I carried my tymothy seed to the barn and cleaned it with the mill made it nice and clean. Towards night I went up to George Matthews after a cloverseed seive. While there I filed my wood saw. Stopped to John Matthews and got my boot mended. Went to Sam. Ryerses afterwards and found a seive. �SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1867 I sifted my cloverseed this morning as soon as I had finished my chores. Caught a pig for Andrew Smith. Helped Snively draw up wood until noon and this afternoon we drew up three loads, after which I got ready and started for Dover. Rode Charly out and had a very rough time with him. He did not throw me off but came pretty near it. Called at Mr. Halls a few minutes. Going home I had a rougher time than coming. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 1867 This has been a very stormy day. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here notwithstanding the rain. He took dinner with us. After noon or at three I went to the School-house to meeting. There was only a half dozen or so there so that we did not have preaching but class-meeting we had a very good one. I spent the rest of the day in reading the Guide and doing chores etc. This has been rather a lonesome day on account of the rain, besides I wanted to go to church to night. MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1867 Commenced this new week with somewhat better feelings than usual religiously. Snively and I finished up drawing wood about the middle of the afternoon. I then cut down the straw stack for the sheep’s bedding etc. Afterwards we split a little wood. Spent the evening in writing and afterwards I had a wholesome bath. I am now a little more encouraged about my work. than before, as we have now our Summer wood up. TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1867 Got up in good time this morning and prepared myself for a trip to mill. I to Dover with my clover- and tymothy seed. Went over to Bucks before starting to find out the Simcoe price. Got to mill about noon & sold the grass seed to Schofield for the cash. In the afternoon I called at Mr. Bowlbys where I had a pleasant time, also at Mr. Howells. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Left two hundred of flour {florin?} at my customers & drove home in the cold wind. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1867 I found a couple of lambs this morning for the first. During the forenoon and afterwards Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got along very well. Towards night after doing my chores I went to Caleb & George Matthews to pay my threshing bill. While at George's I saw �a young Matthews a few hours old & a fine boy too. Went to the prayer-meeting afterwards where we had a very profitable time. Got home about nine. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1867 It was a very cold night last night for March, but there was no lambs frozen to death so that it made no difference with us. Snively and I got up hay again to day from the hay-barn. Got four loads during the day. Spent the evening in looking over my books of etc. etc. Afterwards I took my usual smoke which afforded me of course a wonderful amt. of comfort. I must either get me a companion or else smoke more than I do at present. FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1867 Made myself scarce this morning from my bed in good time. After doing my chores I started for George Bucks with the horse & cutter. I took some clover & tym. seed for him in the cutter. Worked nearly all day at Georges at making some feeding racks for his sheep. Did not get quite done by dark. Went home after dark and found things all right side up. May Ann Wilkinson talks of leaving us; Alas!! SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1867 This morning I went over to Bucks for the purpose of finishing up the sheep racks for George; got done about noon. In the afternoon I started out in search of a girl in place of Mary Ann who went home this morning. Got to the Port about four and found things all serene. Going home Miss Flora went with me and on my way I stoped at Mr. McFells and prevailed on Hellen to go with me home for a week or so. SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1867 This was a very beautiful warm sunny Sabath. In the forenoon I stoped at home and read a few pieces in the Guide. William Wilkinson & wife were here to dinner and after dinner we went to meeting at the School-house. It was Mr. {Symbumun?} appointment but he did not attempt to preach but allowed us to have a longer meeting. We had a very good time. Was quite disapointed in not getting out to the Port to night to church as I wanted to see Louise. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1867 �This is April fool's day at last and a very stormy wet day it was too Tended to my sheep etc. most of the forenoon but towards noon I went to see after my booms along the creek. Found one and made it fast but the other had made off. Found him below the steam mill. In the afternoon Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got one big pile done across the woodhouse. There was two lambs came too-day they got along nicely. Mother is not very well too night I am affraid she will be sick again. TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1867 I found my lambs all right this morning, and myself also, as a natural consequence. Snively and myself split wood too day. Got quite a good bunch split up before night. We have now almost filled the woodhouse wood & hope it will dry some time. Lost another lamb too night, I am afraid, from my carelessness in not looking after them as I should. I will do better too- morrow. This has been a lovely day. The {Dundass?} man was here too night. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1867 Mr. Westin from Scotts implement factory of Dundas stopped all night with us last night. Had a pleasant chat with him. I took my mother & help Flora up to John Matthews this morning. The roads are very very bad. Snively and I split & piled wood again too day. Finnished another pile. Had the ill luck to lose two fine lambs too day. Hang the luck. I attended prayer- meeting too-night. There was only a few there but had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1867 After seeing to my lambs, doing my chores etc. I started for Dover to get some medicine for ma. I rode Charley out. The roads were very bad. Before starting home I stopped to see Mrs. Hall had a very pleasant little visit with her. Recieved a letter from Springer in which there was a photograph. Got home by noon. It rained in the afternoon so that I had a chance to visit with Mr. Howell who was here on a visit. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1867 It was still raining this morning. Found my sheep all right except one lamb which had kicked the bucket not long since. Talked with Mr. Howell most of the forenoon and did some little jobs arround the barn. This afternoon I tore loose the old fence by the woodhouse. George Buck & I went up to Matthews towards night. Saw George's big boy. Spent the evening at home at churning and reading etc. �SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1867 Worked a while at my fence this morning. Towards noon I went over toe Mr. Woodricks to see after a girl but she was not well enough to work yet. I went from there over to Bucks had all the sugar I wanted to eat and my dinner too. Towards night I went to the Port to see after a man. Took Charley to Mr. Bowlbys. Got some advice from him. Saw my {mare?} & came home. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1867 This was a beautiful morning, & a very lovely day. After I had washed myself and dressed I spent my time in reading mostly until three. When I went to preaching at the School-house. The Rev. Mr. Laird was there. We were favoured with a good time at class meeting. I went out to Dover to church this evening & took Miss Flora Wilson home. Heard {Work?} & Laird preach again too night. Had an awful time going home the old plank too night. MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1867 Felt rather blue this morning after my awful ride last night. Went out to the Port this morning to hire a man. I agreed to give him fourteen dollars and fifty cents per month for six months. Before going home I got Charly shod before I went home in the rain & found Haris and Samuel Ryerse there to ring my Bull and pigs. We soon did the job after which I went to see Sam's horse and made a trade with him. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1867 Snively and I went to work at drawing in turnips this morning. My new man Thos. Grant came this morning and worked too day. We got in one pit of turnips and the mangels and carrots. Samuel Ryerse and I changed horses this morning. This afternoon I took the meat out of the pickle and hung it up today and smoke. Tended to my sheep and pigs etc. and then went up to Matthews after a turkey hen. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1867 Got up in good time this morning. Hereafter I have concluded to get up at five instead of six. My man found a considerable fault about board this morning and said that he guesed he had better leave. I told him he had better stay a little while yet for I did not know weather I could �get another man or not. It rained most of the day. We could not do much on account of it. Snively, John was here too night, he has not yet a place so good bye old man. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1867 Thomas Grant my new hired man went away this morning. He was rather to green an Irishman to answer my purpose so I started him. I hired John Snively yesterday so that I am sure of help yet. He will be on soon. Snively spilit rails too day, in the chopping. I worked arround the house most of the day at a picket fence from the woodhouse to the lane. I had to churn to-night which I did not relish very well as I was tired beforehand. This was a beautiful day. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1867 This was another beautiful morning. Snively split rails to day. In the afternoon I went up to W. Wilkinsons and had my jacket full of sugar. It was excellent. Mother, and Hellen went up in the morning. I rode my new mare too day for the first tie. She is a frisky beast and very full of life. Andrew Smith was here and set out a grap vine for me too day, for which I am to give him a peacock. SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1867 I felt a little better this morning than usual so much so that I did some heavy jobs before noon, build fence, puting up {bases?} etc. After dinner I took mother out to the Port for the first time in about three months. Attended the conservative meeting, and towards night went over to Bowlbys but found the folks all gone except Hellen who gave me some music. Left mother at Mary Janes and got home myself about eight found Hellen all right. SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1867 It looked a little like rain this morning, but I started to the Port and got there and got my horse just out in time for church. After church mother took dinner at Mr. Howells. After dinner I run in to Mrs. Laird and to Mrs. Halls and finally to see Miss Bowlby who I found at home & alone in all her glory. Enjoyed myself very much especially at the latter place. Saw Miss Burke just before starting home. Ma went home with me. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1867 �It has, this morning, still the appearance of rain. but it did not commence fairly until the afternoon. Snively did not work this forenoon but this afternoon he washed {hens?} & helped me in the woodhouse at my picket fence. I spent the forenoon in geting things ready for seeding. but did not succeed in geting my drill in working order, but the cultivators and one harrow are all right. It is a splendid growing shower. TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1867 It has stopped raining this morning although it is still cloudy. I started out to help Snively cut up some wood. this morning for himself but Mr. Wright came for some wheat so I had to go & clean it up for him. Let him have five Bu. for $1.60 per Bu. This afternoon I set a couple of gate posts and afterwards went up to George's to sharpen a saw and make a chisel handle. It is actually raining, again. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1867 This was a beautiful morning and day, and we had a very drying wind. John Man and {us?} fixed a couple of booms accross the creek between him and us. After we got our job done Snively and I went to drawing up lumber and edging from the old water sawmill. Andrew Smith worked in the garden too day cleaning currant bushes etc. Mrs. Matthews took dinner with us too day. Went to prayer meeting too-night. Had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1867 Another beautiful morning, than which we could not have a nicer. Truly we should be very thankful to God for his great goodness. I had the fence arround the calf pasture made a little higher so as to put the bull in after a while to have him {hurry?}. We got in a hole of potatoes this after-noon and I opened a long under-ground drain back of the barn which had been stoped up for a long time at the lower extremity. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1867 I went to Dover this morning as soon as I could get ready, to sell my eggs, before Easter. Was quite surprised to see the stores all closed but soon found out that it was 'Good Friday.' It took me until about five o'clock to get what groceries I wanted; my news-papers etc. In the mean time I called on Miss E. Jones and also on Miss Howell & Miss Burke where I enjoyed myself as well as usual. �SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1867 The season is far advanced for the seed-time but God has promised a seed-time & harvest; as of course it will come. Too-day I started two teams on the oat-field by McBrides. My two colts went very well indeed. The earth was somewhat hard, which doubtless comes from the abundance of rain which we have had of late. George Buck was here for dinner. I have felt the witness to-day & have been happy in the Lord. SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 1867 This is Easter Sunday, the day on which some eighteen hundred years ago the Resurection of our blessed Lord, it is said, took place. Surely we should praise the Lord with all our hearts for his great love in laying down his life for our sakes. I did the work for mother this morning, mostly {Sick?} Buck was here for a while. In the afternoon I took mother out to Mary Janes, to take care of {Nilla?} who is sick with the measles. Was dissappointed badly too-night. MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1867 I was troubled last night with a touch of the blues but I have concluded to cast all trouble aside and make the best of my disappointment. It has rained nearly all day and with-all it has been pretty cold. Snively and I cleaned out the wagon-house and prepared our cultivaters drills ploughs etc. for work. This afternoon C. Matthews & I went to Smiths to consult on hiring a School Teacher for this Section. Mrs. {Cheily?} is a candidate. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1867 John Snively came to day for the first. I have hired him for six months at sixteen dollars per month. I sent him after a girl this morning. We spent the day in leting off water, and sundry other little jobs. I hope that we will be able to go at our seeding again too-morrow, if it doesn’t rain we will, D. V. I am tired of keeping bach. and am glad that it is so nearly at an end, as I expect the girl in the morning. Spent the morning in reading, & writing to Springer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1867 I started both teams to work this morning on the oat-field but it commenced snowing about ten so they had to turn out. I hung a gate before noon, and after-noon all hands of us went to geting out earth from under the wagon-house where I intend to make an under-ground �shelter for sheep, I went to Dover too-wards night but ma did not want to come home until she had seen the doctor so I had to walk home & such a walk. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1867 I worked at the fence in the door yard nearly all day. In the forenoon Snively and his man John got up three loads of hay from the ten acre lot. In the afternoon they worked the one at ploughing and the other at cultivating. I expected ma from Dover this morning but lo! she did not get home until afternoon. John worked the two colts together this afternoon for the first time. They went very well. Spent the evening in reading and writing, etc. as usual. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1867 This has been a beautiful day but did not get much work done. John did not come & Mr. Snively spent the forenoon in doctoring his old cow, for the hollow horn. He ploughed in the afternoon. I worked in the forenoon at doing chores and leting off water etc. In the afternoon dug a few ditches and finished my fence in the door-yard did the chores at night. It looks like rain too night. Hope it will not come. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1867 Snivelys old cow was pretty sick this morning and towards night she went the way of all the earth. I did chores most of this forenoon, as usual spread manure etc. This afternoon I dug a ditch to let off a pond of water back of the barns. Snively ploughed all day. James McBride came too night with a cow. I had to churn after my other work was done which is a little unpleasant when tired. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1867 This has been another beautiful day, although it has been rather cold. Spent the forenoon mostly in doing chores cleaning up etc. G. N. B. was here a little while this morning. In the afternoon I spent a few hours in reading the Guide etc. Went too the school-house too meeting at three. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach. Had class-meeting afterwards. Captain McFell was leader. Had a very good meeting. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1867 �I scratched out of bed in good time this morning. John came too day so that I could set both teams to work on the oat field. They got done cultivating a little after noon when John went to drilling oats with the colts. Got about two acres and a half done. I spent the day in doing little jobs arround one place and another. Made a pair of {bans?} in the afternoon. In the forenoon Clarke was here after Tym. Seed. It looks very like rain too night. TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1867 It rained this morning so that we could not do anything more at our seeding. John and I went after some black rasp-bery bushes and we next went down the creek to see about a boom. We found it, floated it down the creek and brought it home with the horses. In the afternoon it cleared off so that we went to work again. Mr. Snively to ploughing and John to drilling in oats. I put up a pair of {bans?} and fixed the fence by the wagonhouse. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1867 This has been a very disagreeable day. We have had a very heavy rain against and the ground is soaking wet. In the forenoon John did not come but his father went up to George’s to get some plough irons sharpened and this afternoon he spread manure etc. John & I got a couple of booms up the bridge by Browns. This forenoon I went down to Mr. Smiths to see about hiring a Schoolteacher. Too night I went down to prayer-meeting. There was only one besides myself. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning, in fact it was about like winter. John Man was here with a cow. My two oxen both ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. I spent the forenoon in digging ditches, talking to John Man, etc. This afternoon I made a frame for Ma's honey-suckle and did several other jobs. Spent the evening in writing out an agreement between us Trustees and our new School Teacher. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning for this time of the year. There was about 3/4 inches of ice out of doors. It was a pretty cold day. John & his father ploughed this forenoon and afternoon Mr. Snively and I drained the oat field while John finished up sowing or drilling in the oats. In the evening I went over to John Mans to do some business about school matters. It took all the evening or until about ten o'clock. �SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1867 It still remains cold but before night it became quite warm and it has been raining a little. The two Snivelys both ploughed all day. In the afternoon I went to the Port with mother and after doing my business I went to Mr. Lairds and took tea. Met with a number of strange incidents in my business {Jones?} of {Hal Jones?}. I had company home as John McBride rode home with me in the dark. SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1867 This is the Sabath of our last Quarterly Meeting but it rained this morning so that it looked as though I would not be able to get out. But I went out in the rain & heard part of the sermon. After preaching I saw Mr. Laird dip two {young?} men from Mount Zion in the lake. Took dinner at Mr. Howells & went over to Mr. Bowlby to tea with Mother. We started home before church on account of the rough roads and dark nights. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1867 It still continues to rain & to all human eyes it would look rather unpromising as a seed time. But God's promises are sure & certain. Oh! how great is his goodness I feel that I can say "Praise the Lord oh my Lord praise ye the Lord." We worked at a gate in the forenoon & in the afternoon John went to Jarvis. While his father & I got in the last hold of potatoes. They were saved splendidly. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1867 Got both teams started at the plough this forenoon again. but Mr. Snively & I got in the remainder of the turnips first. John & I went to Dover in the afternoon with a load of wheat. We took the colts out for the first time and I was much pleased with their actions. Got $1.90 for my wheat at the Miller. Had a cold ride home but got there all right about nine. Recd. a letter from my old college friend {Rowsom?}. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1867 John & Mr. Snively ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. They almost finished the field. I did little jobs as usual all day; such as dig ditches, spade in the garden and in the afternoon I managed to get the boom chained up at the bridge at Browns. I went to prayer- �meeting too-night where I had to act as leader for the first time. It was rather hard but proffitable. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1867 It is now geting dry enough so that we can proceed with our seeding. John & Mr. Snively finished ploughing the hill north of the waggon-house and harrowed a while before night. I spent the day in fixing fence arround the door-yard. did not get my job near done before night. Spent the evening in reading "My Farm of Edgewood." I still find that my hope is fixed on Jesus. FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1867 It still continues fine weather so that we get along nicely with our seeding. Mr. Snively & John harrowed the piece of round north of the wagon-house and towards night John went to drilling. I worked arround the barn most of the forenoon and this afternoon did some more little jobs arround the house etc. Mary Ann Wilkinson was here too-day. I had to churn again too-night and afterwards I read some. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1867 My men both continued on at the seeding. John finished up the field back of the wagon- house before noon and afterwards they both harrowed back of the barn the rest of the day. I got the drain back of barn partly fixed again in the forenoon besides cleaning up some barly etc. After dinner I went to Dover on foot and coming back I got a chance to ride with James McBride. Here ends another week another week nearer etc {illegible} SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1867 I have asked God to bless this day to my souls glorified wellfare & He has done it, for which I bless his most Holy Name. I have not felt very well too day from my own carelessness yesterday. In the forenoon I read mostly in one of the old Guides. Attend meeting after dinner and although I did not feel any great desire to go yet I was richly blessed. It is my most ardent desire to live nearer to God & to be more useful. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1867 �It commenced raining this morning about five & kept raining off and and on most of the day. We finished a gate this morning and afterwards John & his father went to ploughing until noon in the potatoe patch. This afternoon they cleaned up some wheat and then we went to work at fixing up some booms along the which kept us until night. I have been troubled with the toothache some for a while back & must have the dentist to work at it before long if it don't stop. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1867 We were favoured with an old fashioned rain last night so that we could do nothing much to- day, so I sent John to mill and his father went with him. Mother and myself went up to Woodhouse while there I went to Unckle {Glower's?} where we took dinner and tea at John Gilberts. I leveled the plot of ground where pa was buried and made it look a little better. It has been a very cold blustery stormy day like March. Got home all right. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1867 There was a rainbow this morning & as a matter of course we had a very stormy day. John and his father ploughed the potatoe patch this forenoon and in the afternoon John harrowed in the field back of the barn while his father ploughed the strawberry patch. I spent the day as usual in doing sundry little jobs arround the house such as clean out the cellar fill the back etc. Went to prayer-meeting too-night where there was only two of us. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1867 My two men both worked at harrowing too day in the field back of the barn. They got it ready to sow by night, but it has much the appearance of rain too night. I tore down the old beach, moved it & filled it with ashes for {and?} this forenoon besides I carried a lot of leached ashes away into the garden. Salted the sheep and found them all right excepting a lack of pasture. George Buck brought my papers from Dover and a letter from Granger. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning however it did not rain until after John and I had got the seed wheat from Smiths and got nicely too work drilling. The rest of the forenoon we worked arround the barn cut some pigs etc. In the afternoon John went to drilling again and Mr. Snively to dragging the straw-berry patch and afterwards to sowing cloverseed. I dug some in the garden and set out strawberry plants, and set out the Chillian wheat. �SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1867 Here it is, Saturday once more. Mr. Snively finished sowing cloverseed this morning and then he ploughed his garden. He then commenced ploughing the pea-ground by Browns. John got some seed wheat from Worth this morning and then finished sowing. In the afternoon we went to the Port. I too {took} another small bag of wheat to the miller. Mary Jane came home with us too-night with her family. It is warmer now than it was. SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1867 Mary Jane and her man were here last night & stopped until too night when I took Mary Jane home. My man had a colt last night ("Jessie") and a fine one too. Mr. Laird took dinner with us too day. I went to meeting after noon at the schoolhouse. Heard a good and proffitable sermon & had a refreshing time at one class-meeting. Took Mary Jane home too-night & had to come back in the rain. Got back all right however. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1867 It had stopped raining this morning but the ground was wet so I sent John to Jarvis to get the plough sharpened while his father ploughed in the field by Browns all day. John rooled the barley-field in the afternoon. As for myself, I had to clean up some wheat for George Matthews who sent after twelve bushels. In the afternoon I worked at fixing up fence along the creek. I have made a new start on my journey home. May God help me to keep it. TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1867 John worked at rooling wheat most of the forenoon while his father ploughed. In the afternoon it rained very hard so that we could not work out. As a consequence we carried on the work of excavation under the wagonhouse. I got the fence fixed up so as to keep the cattle out of the oats and springwheat. I have not enjoyed much of the love of "God" in my heart too day and I begin to think that there must be a deficiency somewhere, which I am asking my Heavenly Father to show me. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1867 It still had the appearance of rain this morning and it commenced again about nine. John did not come too day. Mr. Snively and I shelled corn before noon, and in the meantime had quite a conflab with Caleb Matthews about Anexation. This afternoon we worked at cleaning up �corn & wheat, and afterwards we worked at making gates until after four. I have not felt much of "Gods" grace in my soul to day, but feel that it is my own fault. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1867 It rained all night last night and it has continued raining nearly all day. This forenoon Mr. Snively and I got out more earth from under the wagonhouse. Towards noon we went out and fixed up the fence around the field by Browns. In the afternoon we worked under the wagonhouse. John did not work to day but went to Dover. He got our mail for us. Spent the evening in reading and cuting Canada Farmers etc. Enjoyed the blessing of my Heavenly Father too day more than yesterday. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1867 This is the birthday of Her Majesty and as such I suppose must be kept sacred. Mother and I started for town about ten but did not get there in time to see the performances of the {Buttonart}. Spent the day in visiting our friends generally and enjoyed it very much of course. I was favoured with a very pleasant walk with Miss Hattie Burke in the evening. Got home about eleven. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1867 As soon as possible mother I started for Simcoe got there about eleven. Went to Mr Murphy and had dinner. Settled up some little accounts with H {Missence?} & Dr. {Goverston?} in the meantime. Went with ma to Mr. Wells in the afternoon and afterward did a little shopping. We had a very heavy shower of rain about six o'clock and as a consequence we had a very muddy ride home. Got there all right however. SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1867 This was rather a beautiful morning after the storm but we could not go out to church on account of the bad roads. Spent the forenoon in reading and such like; in the afternoon I attended meeting at the school-house where Mr. Ware preached. After meeting we had our class-meeting as usual; had a pretty good time. Spent the remainder of the day in reading in St. Johns Gospel with great proffit. MONDAY, MAY 27, 1867 �John came this morning He and his father went to ploughing in the sod field by Brown's. Continued at it all day. I started of with Jessie to take her to the Stallion. I first went to Jarvis and then up to Isaac Wycoffs where I found him. The horse belongs to Isaac and is a fine one. I had a muddy time going home as I went through the sideroad from the town line to my place. Had to swim the creek. TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1867 John and his father went to ploughing this morning but it soon commenced raining so that they had to turn out. They went to ploughing again this afternoon. I righted up a boom up by Browns this morning. Mr. Laird came in the afternoon or rather took dinner with us. He came to see about getting a horse in exchange for his own runaway mare. I hung a gate in the lane. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1867 The weather was quite a good deal warmer this morning and has been improving ever since. John & his father ploughed too day. Peter Snively helped with his horse & plough. I have employed this day in doing a great many little chores etc. To night I went to prayermeeting, but it so happened that I alone constituted the whole congregation; however I was proffited by going. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1867 My two men ploughed again too-day, but in the forenoon John furrowed out the potatoe patch prepared the carrot ground etc. They have almost finished ploughing the field for Brown. This forenoon I fixed a fence across the creek by McBrides. Dr. Sovereign {Loversign?} was here this morning after seed potatoes. I gave him a bushel. I planted the carrots this afternoon and also some other jobs besides. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1867 Mr. Snively finished ploughing in the field by Browns while John ploughed {illegible} {Bart?} Snively in the big field. Towards night Mr. Howell came from Dover to let us know about a surprise party for Mr. Laird to night so mother and I went out and had a good time. There was quite a number present and Mr. Laird was presented with a purse of nearly thirty dollars. Mother and I did not get home until after mid {illegible} �SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1867 It was cold last night but no frost. I harrowed with one horse while the old jentleman sowed peas. Mr. Ware came about noon to see about geting a hay mow. We soon made a trade--he agreeing to give me $15.00 to boot. John & I hitched up the new horse after dinner but he baulked so I took him back. Haw agreed to give me $30 to boot and said that the horse was true as a nail. SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1867 We have had another beautiful rain for making things grow, as it was very warm. Truly God is Good. We did not have our minister to discuss with us to-day however he gave us an excellent sermon notwithstanding our little number on account of the rain. I have been much proffited too-day at reading the blessed Bible & my Saviour has been pleased to manifest himself to me in an especial manner. MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1867 We washed the sheep this forenoon at which my two men and Jessie McBride helped. We got along nicely. This afternoon Mr. Snively & John harrowed on the pea-ground while I ploughed potatoes etc. I have been enabled to keep my vows with the Lord this day, for which I bless his most holy name. I have felt much of the {love?} of my maker and have much peace and happiness of mind TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1867 Mr. Snively and John finished up geting in the peas this forenoon and in the afternoon they helped me to plant potatoes. I worked at planting all day. We did not get quite done. I have felt much of the goodness & love of my Saviour too-day and I feel {that?} I am growing in grace. I believe that I never felt so much peace of mind as I have enjoyed during the last week or so, & I think I never felt such a dread of sin. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1867 Nell foalded last night. The colt was very weak and we had had to lift him up once in a while all day. Mr. Snively & John & I finished the potatoes and John ploughed the garden. This afternoon they did not work. I went to mill & took a grist together with some wheat to mill. Got �back in good season. Weastbrook was there to-day & Mr. Murphy. Have had some precious sessions of prayer to-day for which I feel thankful. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1867 Mr. Snively started for Dorchester this morning. John did not come to-day so that I am alone at present. Spent the day in doing chores arround the house. In the morning I put up some fence and stopped some hog holes etc. It has been a very warm day to-day and things are growing finely. I planted a lot of manzel seed too-day. I have not felt as much of the love of God to-day as is my privilege. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1867 John came this morning & worked to-day or rather this forenoon. in the afternoon he went up to Boston. We fixed up some fences and planted a lot of mangels. This afternoon mother and I went to Dover. The weather is at present very warm & has been for some time. I called on Miss Hattie Burke this afternoon & had a pleasant time. Have not felt well to-day and I have a bad cold. SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1867 I started for Simcoe this morning I had Grandfather to go with me to have the mortgage discharged but did not get the job done as we did not have a transfer from {Henry?} to himself. We took dinner at the North American Hotel. On the way home I called at Mr. McFells for ma got home before dark. I have this day a spirit of Thankfullness to my God for his goodness & tender mercy. SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1867 This was a beautiful morning in fact the whole day has been very lovely. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to church. We came home right after church. Spent the afternoon in such a sleepy way as not to make it very proffitable. I have not enjoyed as much to-day as have before, but I confess that the fault lays at my own door. I still feel the necessity of becoming more holy. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1867 �I went up to John Matthews & from thence to Caleb & George {illegible} on business. Got home again about ten. Spent the remainder of the forenoon in fixing fences and a pair of {farrs?}. This afternoon I visited a good part of the time with Mr. Howell but I managed to fix the fence back of the barn in the lane. I have not felt much of God’s love today and too night. Feel quite sad about my waywardness. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1867 Got up some {grass?} for John. {himself & C & Henry?} this morning and afterwards went to Dover. Got my horse shod and business finished and a great many other jobs done. Got home about four or five & then took up a horse to “{illegible}” for him to go after his sulky with. Have not had much enjoyment to-day religiously speaking but still trust in God. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1867 We were favored with a beautiful shower this morning. First thing this morning we fixed the fence accross the creek. We then got up the sheep and got to shearing after noon and by eight we got about 32 done. Both John & his father helped me to day. I have felt much better today than yesterday and have been favoured with some blessed seasons of prayer. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1867 Mr. Snively and John helped me to finish shearing the sheep this forenoon and this afternoon The old jentleman & I took Charley to drive single. This afternoon John did not work but harrowed his pease. Towards night I took the two mares up to Irwins & did not get back until dark. I have not enjoyed very much of the spirit of my Heavenly Father too day. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1867 This morning I started for {Nelson?} with Charley he went along first rate and took me through in good time. Stoped at Caledonia for dinner one hour or so and at Hamilton on the mountain for water etc. I was very fortunate in finding the road through in fact it seemed as though the Lord lead me. I have felt much of his goodness tooday & too night & feel very grateful for the many {illegible} which he gives me. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1867 �Frank took me over his place this forenoon and after dinner we started for the Camp-Ground we did not get there in time for service and started for home again just night. I got acquainted with Franks sisters & a number of others and had a very pleasant time. The {illegible} were not altogether ready for the meeting from all appearances, as they were not all settled down. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 1867 I remained on the camp ground last night & slept with old {Nelson?} Springer got up in good time this morning and attended the prayermeeting at six. Helped the girls get breakfast and afterwards to wash dishes etc. Heard two sermons this forenoon one delivered by the Rev. Dr. E. {Ryerse?}. There was two other sermons in the afternoon. The ground was so awfully crowded that we could not take much comfort or good of the {illegible}. MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1867 I remained at the ground again last night and had a pretty good nights sleep. The sermons of too-day were very good in fact excellent. but their good effect was most effectually newtralized by the retiring minister of the circuit Mr. Turner who is very fond of showing his authority. The Rev. Mr. Laird was on the ground too-day. Frank came up too-night about eight. TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1867 I was very much taken up with the singing of the birds this morning. There is a lot of very delightful singing birds in the woods here. It was very cold last night. The services of too-day were spoiled by Mr. Turner as usual. The spirit of the meeting seems to be spoiled by him. My work too-day was pleasantly done in fact I like to wait on the girls so much that it don't seem to me like work. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1867 I helped the girls to get their work out of the way, which is of course a pleasant task. We had a very excellent meeting this forenoon in the absence of the notorious Mr. Turner. The most important feature of the morning's meetings was Frank's re-conversion which was a Glorious time for myself as well as for Mr. Springer & the girls. We {illegible} home too night. Frank & the girls & myself got home about twelve. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1867 �The Campmeeting folks did not get home last night until twelve and as a consequence we slept rather late this morning. As soon as we could get ready we started for the campsmeeting. I had the good fortune to have the company of Miss Springer on the way up. Of the high moral standing of this young lady I am very highly impressed. We saw the camp- meeting close & then went home again. Clement went with us. Had a good time visiting. FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1867 Started this morning for home But before starting I had a very pleasant time with Frank and his sisters, the latter more especially. Took my departure about half past nine. In going home-ward too-day I went up the Dundas street as far as I could go and then turned southward and got on the Governors road and kept it to within four miles of Beauxford. Got at Mr. Hoyts about four spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1867 I remained at Mr. Hoyt's last night and this morning started for home again this morning and had the good fortune to get there by noon found things all right. Mother had gone to Dover to see Mr. Laird about my safety. Spent the the afternoon in doing chores salting sheep cows etc. Found the things in good condition. John Saunders has been here in my absence. & I think that I will go down to see him too night. SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1867 I stayed all night with my old fried John Saunders. This morning we went to meeting at {Lancaster?}. John had to preach. We took dinner at a Mr. Livingstones. I took my sister and little Netty out home too-night and afterwards went to church where I heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach an excellent sermon. I have enjoyed the exercises very well and my private prayer has also been very precious. I can now say of a truth that "I am the Lords & he is mine." SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1867 I did not get home from church last night until late. Saw Hattie Burke for the last time as she is soon to be married. Spent the forenoon in working arround the house hived a swarm of bees but after dinner they went off. Mother & I did up the wool. Mr. {Loversigh?} and lady were here this evening and made us a nice little visit. John ploughed on the orchard too day �& Mr. Snively {illegible} arround the apple trees {illegible}. I have spent a happy day too-day; the Lord has blessed my soul abundantly. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1867 Started for Dover this morning with my wool. Got along well with it. Sold it to Schofield for .30 per pound. Got home again by noon. This afternoon I cleaned off the buggy & afterwards went down to Grandfathers after a {transfers?}. John ploughed too-day in the orchard while his father dug arround the trees. I have felt much of the love of God to day in fact I have been happy in his love. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1867 All hands of us went to work this morning at our strawberry vines corn and potatoes. John cultivated out the potatoes before noon. We almost finished out the potatoes before night. I can now say as I never could say before the last few weeks or since the camp meeting, My whole purpose is now to glorify my maker in all that I do and I feel that he blesses me with a clean heart. I now feel his presence all the day long and my soul is indeed happy. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1867 Mother and I started for the carding machine about seven. Mother started for stopped at Robert {Culkers?} & I did the carding business. Took dinner at Roberts and then went to Simcoe called at the Registry Office on business. Charly got frightened at Mr Wells while tied there and broke both {tills?} It was from an old squeaking wheelbarrow. We got home alright. My men worked on the Road to-day. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1867 We had to work on the road too-day by night. we put on seven days out of twelve. Both John & his father helped me of course. Mr. Laird & Mrs. {Copper?} were here too-day & made us a good long visit. Hattie was {here?} married a few days ago at Mr. Lairds to a Mr. {illegible}. I have not enjoyed my religion too-day as much as I might have enjoyed it. O that the Lord would help me to overcome my weaknesses {entirely?}. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1867 �As soon as possible I got started for the grist mill. On the way I took E. Andersons sulkey home. While in Dover I went to see Mary Jane and several others. Got home about three o'clock. My men both worked on the roads too-day. Mrs. & Miss Howell were both here too- night. Too-day I have enjoyed much of the fullness of the spirits. The Lord has indeed blessed my soul. I am fully determined to be holy with the Lords help. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 1867 Spent this forenoon in endeavoring to improve my spiritual knowledge. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here to dinner. Attended church in the afternoon where I was considerably profited. We had a good classmeeting afterwards. Spent the remainder of the day in writing a letter to E. S. and also in reading the sermons of William Carvosso. I have felt felt much of the goodness of God to-day. He still gives me the same peace which he gave me yesterday. MONDAY, JULY 1, 1867 This is the first day of the Confederated Provinces of Canada. Mother and I started for Dover about eight. There was an incredibly large crowd of people there during the day. There was about {500?} Volunteers present also the {Gunboat} {Briliance?}. The Soldiers were put through their drill and afterwards fired "Feu de Joye." Spent the day in looking on of course. Took dinner at the Bowlsbys & had a pleasant time. I have felt well too-day religiously. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1867 My men worked at hoeing out mangels & carrots to-day. In the forenoon I helped them. This afternoon I put together the mower and went up to George Matthew's to get some repairing done for the mower and horse-rake &c. Spent the day also in a happy frame of mind. The Good Lord has been very near to bless my poor soul and to make me happy. It is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1867 Got to work with the mower this morning in pretty good time and cut down two pieces of clover before night. Mr. Wilson & his lady were here the afternoon & to tea. Mr. Snively hoed & {wed?} carrots too-day & John cut arround stumps with the scythe. I went to prayer meeting too-night but there was no one there. I have enjoyed my religion much too-day. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1867 �I went to work this morning with the mower this forenoon cut about four acres in the field in front of the house. Mr. Snively hoed carrots beforenoon & this afternoon he worked in the hay-field. John cut arround the stumps this forenoon & this afternoon raked hay with the old mare. It has had the appearance of rain this forenoon in fact all day but it has not come yet. The Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me abundantly. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1867 Mother and I started for Dover this morning. I had to see about getting the mortgage discharged. Had a {illegible} successful time with my business. We took dinner with Mr. Hall's people & spent a few moments with them very pleasantly. We were favored with a very beautiful rain last night and it is raining again too-night. Surely the Lord is good and to his mercies there is no end. I have not enjoyed as much today as yesterday. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1867 Mrs. Chesly came over this morning and wanted me to help her make out the half yearly School report. It took us the whole of the forenoon and then we did not finish up the Report. John Snively went up to the carding mill to-day after his rools. The old jentleman hoed most of the day. I went down to Smiths and up to Caleb Matthews to get their signatures. I have felt very happy part of to-day while praying & contemplating the goodness of God. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1867 Mother & I staid at home to-day expecting to have father Messmore to preach for us. But he did not come. For reasons which I cannot tell. Spent the day in trying to grow in grace to in the knowledge of the truth, as it is in Jesus. I have not felt well to-day, having suffered much with the tooth-ache. But notwithstanding all I feel that it is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord, "for his yoke is easy & his burden light." MONDAY, JULY 8, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to work mowing for Peter Snively on Bucks place. In the meantime he worked for me in the hay in my place. I cut about six acres and a half when I had to quit work on account of rain. My men did a pretty good job to-day, they got me three loads besides raking & putting up about four or five acres. I have enjoyed much confidence too-day in my maker for which I praise him. �TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1867 John did not come this forenoon. I sowed the orchard with Buckwheat and Mr. Snively harrowed it in today. This afternoon I cut {pease?} with the mower in the field in front of the house. John cut around the fence. Just night an awful accident happened me. The mower upset while going around the hill and never broke a thing excepting the seat. O how great is the goodness of God How manifold are his mercies. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1867 I had to repair my mower a little this morning before I could go to work. Finished up the field in front of the house by noon. Mr. Snively rooled the orchard this forenoon and John cut around fences & stumps raked after the {windows?} etc. This afternoon we all went to getting in hay. Got in four loads by night which finished up the clover hay. I have felt much of the {richus?} of the grace of my heavenly father to-day. and can still trust in him with all my heart. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1867 I suffered very much last night with the toothache and have made up my mind that if it deprives me of another night’s sleep I will go to the dentist. We all worked at drawing in our hay too-day and got all in that was raked up or {redy?}. We have now eleven loads in altogether. We are having a beautiful shower too-night. The Good Lord has entered my poor soul too-day with refreshing showers of His divine graces. Blessed be his holy name. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1867 Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning about eight. While there I got the mortgage discharged at the Registry office. Mother had her teeth fixed etc. Got home a little after noon and found things all right. John cultivated the potatoes out this forenoon and his father planted some turnips & this afternoon he helped me to cock up hay. The grace of God has been given me without measure too-day & so {illegible} it bein alive, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing in the new ground field. Cut until noon. John cut thistles and his father put up hay this forenoon. After noon we all went to work at drawing in hay. Towards night ma and I went to town. I called on Mrs. Laird and found her pretty sick went to several places while there and had some pleasant little chats. Got home about ten. �SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1867 Mother and I went out to meeting at Dover this morning. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an excellent sermon from "What dos’t thou here Elijah." We took dinner at Mr. Howells and as mother wanted to stay to night service we went over to Mr. Bowlbys for a while. Heard Mr. Craigie preach too-night. I have felt too-day that the Lord was still my {function?} and hope. {She?} the blessed fullness that there is in Jesus. MONDAY, JULY 15, 1867 I had to go over to Bucks too-day with the mower. Had a very rough piece of ground to cut got along pretty well excepting a few breakdowns. My men worked at drawing in hay too-day until the rain which commenced about two. Peter Snively helped helped draw in hay. I have had a few trials though the good Lord has brought me through. I have been more careless too-day than usual. The Lord help me to be more watchful. TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1867 Mr. John Man and George N. Buck came this morning in answer to request, to value the loose property prior to getting our Probate. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon. This afternoon they went to work raking & picking up hay in the new ground field. I got the mower home from Buck to cut down about three acres in the new ground field. I have made a new effort at serving the Lord & he has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1867 This forenoon I finished mowing the new ground field. John cut around the fences & stumps while his father racked after the {winsons?}. We drew in the afternoon, got in three loads. Andrew Hall and his mother came out this afternoon & we had a pleasant visit together. They are going down to Kentucky next week. I still can trust in the Lord by faith although I have not the fullness which I like. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1867 We got in two loads of hay this morning which was all that we had ready. I then went down to Smiths on business, and wrote a letter by dinner time to B. Clement. This afternoon I went to mowing in the ten-acrew field broke down twice driving the afternoon but nothing very �serious. John & Mr. Snively put up hay in the new ground field. I went to John & George’s to- night. The Lord has favored me with his presence. My soul has been happy in his love. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to mowing on the ten-acre-field. cut down a good piece before noon. John cut arround the stumps &c. while his father cocked up hay in the new ground field. This afternoon we got four loads of the new-ground-field. Mr. Howell was here this afternoon. I have been enabled to cast myself upon the Lord too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1867 Mr. John Man & George A. Buck came this morning in order to finnish the Inventory of loose property. Mother & started for Simcoe afterwards. The executors were there and Aunt Lydia as witness so that we got our probate or {cut?} to get it next week. Mother and I took dinner at father Messmores and had a very pleasant little time. We then went home & from there to {Forest?}. The Lord has been with me to-day. SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1867 Spent the forenoon in resting and reading the Life of Carvosso which is very proffitable. This afternoon Mother and I went to meeting at the Schoolhouse where Mr. Ware preached. We had a pretty good class meeting afterwards which Capt. McFell lead. Mother advised me to go to Dover to meeting but I did not commence to get ready in time for which I am sorry. The Lord has blessed me too-day. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing the last remaining piece of grass in the ten-acre-field. Got done by noon. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon and this afternoon we went to drawing in hay, got in four loads and are geting anxious to go into the wheat as it is ripe for the harvest. I have felt much of the goodness of God to day and have filt happy in his love. O what a blessed thing it is to serve the Lord. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1867 �We went to work this morning at geting in hay got in one load and then John went to raking hay & Mr Snively and I to raking and cocking up the hay. Got it all raked and cocked up by night and one load home besides. I sold the jenny that I got from Mr. Ware too-day to Pierce Flanders for fifty-five dollars. The Good Lord has been with me too day and I have been happier than usual in his love. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1867 Mr Snively & I {ground} the cradle scythe and went to cuting wheat this forenoon. This afternoon we put the machine together and got ready for reaping. John did not come tooday and that put us back again with our work. I went over to John {Groves?} too night and wrote a little note for Mrs Chesly to the {Coventor?}. Had a pleasant time. The Lord has been as precious to me too day as ever. It is such a sweet service to serve him. Truly His yoke is easy & his burden is light. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1867 It rained last night and too-day too, so that we could not do anything at our wheat. This forenoon John & his father helped me to do some chores arround and I wrote a letter before dinner to E. S. and after dinner to Willie Rowson. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon and while there we called and took tea with Dr. Stouart & lady. Had a very pleasant time. I still feel that the blessing of God is still with me. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1867 As soon as the dew would dry off ennough to allow us to go to work we went to cuting wheat. John threw off and his father cut arround the stumps bound &c. We got about two or three acres done by night. We cut with the reaper and then bound a while. Mr Chesly was here too-night on shools business. Mrs. Chesly was successful in geting a certificate and is going to continue teaching our school. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1867 We finished reaping the wheat this forenoon and afternoon we worked at binding and seting up etc. John & his father helped me. After tea I went up to {forwins?} on the town-line with old nell. Did not get back until nine. I felt still as though I could spend and be spent for Jesus, and such is my determination, with his help. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. �SUNDAY, JULY 28, 1867 Mother and myself went out to church this morning. There was no service in the one church so we went to hear Mr. Craigie. We went home as soon as meeting was over. Mary Jane & her man went with us. I went to meeting this afternoon in the School house. Rev. Mr. Laird preached. We had a good class meeting. My faith in My heavenly Father is still strong. He helps me to put my whole trust in Him. I felt that to live for Jesus is all my desire. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1867 The men and myself went work at geting in the remainder of the hay, from the ten-acre field. We finnished it before night, Having brought in forty loads. I have felt the same determination in my mind too-day as yesterday too press my way onward to higher and still higher attainments in the Christian life. May the Lord strengthen and lead me to do his whole will in everything. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1867 John and I hoed in the mangels this morning until the dew was off when we went to work at drawing in wheat. We got all in, but two loads by night Gave Mr. Chesly our order on the Local Superintendent too-night. The Lord still gives me to feel that I am a Pilgrim in a strange country, & am seeking a city. I am all weakness, but my daily prayer is that he may turn my weakness into strength. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1867 My men worked at it hoeing mangels & carrott too-day While I went to mill with a grist. Took Mrs. Laird a hen and some chickens & had dinner with her. Got home again by six o’clock. Went to prayermeeting too-night. but there was none of our members there so that we had none. I have felt happy and contented too-day in the Love of my Maker. O may he shed it abroad in my heart more abundantly. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1867 Cut barly for Peter Snively this forenoon, on the big field. This afternoon Mr. Snively & I hoed potatoes. John went up to the carding mill too-day and brought his rools with Mothers. Miss Anderson was here to-night a little while. This forenoon the Good Lord filled me abundantly �with his Love. O how sweet it is to walk in his favour. May he lead me on to greater hights and depths of the riches of his grace. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1867 All hands of us worked at logging up a new piece of ground by Snively's house we finished the hollows by night. There was a man here too-day to look at my sheep & lambs did not sell them to him however. Too-night I feel much cast down. O I am so liable to do wrong & to make mistakes. May the Lord help me to do better & be more watchful. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1867 My two men worked at pulling and hoeing weed from amongst the potatoes too-day. I reaped barly in the big field for Peter Snively too-day. Mr. Dixon the butcher was looking at my sheep too-day but would not buy them at my price. My whole purpose is still to continue in the paths of righteousness. Such joy and peace as is brought by walking therein is more than language can express. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1867 Mother & I attended Church services at Dover this morning and also this evening. The Rev. Mr. Laird preached both times. I had my dinner at Mr. Howells & Mr. Laird gave me an invitation to go up to Woodhouse with him where he had an appointment at half past two. I went of course and had a pleasant time. Mr. Laird gave me some good advice about geting a wife. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1867 This forenoon we reaped our crop of barley which was only three acres. Afternoon the men and myself logged up the hillside next to the creek on the new ground. We finished up our job and had them all fired by night. They burned rapidly. John Snively is talking about leaving but I have not told him that he should go yet & I don't think I shall. I feel that same comfort & grace which the Lord only can give. TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1867 All hands of us went to drawing out manure from the barn-yard. We took out thirteen loads by noon. This afternoon we went to drawing in barley. We took in three loads during the �afternoon which almost included the whole of one crop for this year. I think some of abandoning this crop almost altogether for a time at least. We are working our best now to get ready for seeding. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1867 We got in the remaining load of our barley this morning and afterwards we went to drawing out manure from the barnyard. It has been an excessively warm day and too-night I feel quite exhausted. I arranged to get to the prayermeeting, however, but there was no one there save myself. I feel a stronger determination than ever to seek after things heavenly rather than {fuller?} things of earth. O that the blessing of perfect Love might be mine from day to day & from {illegible} to {illegible}. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1867 John did not come too-day so that Mr. Sinvely & I had to work at geting out manure alone. I am altogether out of {consate?} with John he is so unsteady and now he wants to go away threshing. I think some of leting him go and hiring an Englishman in stead. The Good Lord has been with me too day and has tried my trust in him. O may he always help me to be strong to resist temptation. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1867 This morning John came, so we all went to work at the manure. I worked some at trimming trees before noon. Afternoon Mother & I went to Dover. While there I called at several places for inst. at Mr. Howells, Mr. Higmans and at Mr. Sovereigns where mother & I took tea. Spent a half hour or so very pleasantly with the {Dr.?} I met with Jack Boss from Kincardine. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1867 This morning John & myself went to reaping oats we had the very good luck to get done about dark when we were tired enough to quit work. Mr. Snively cut arround the stumps, made a hay-stack. I have felt much more of the love of God in my heart too-day than usual. I bless & praise him with all my heart for his goodness. How sweet it is to be a humble & devoted follower of Jesus. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1867 �The Good Lord has wonderfuly blessed my soul to-day. In the first place Mother & I went up to the Quarterly meeting at Mount {Jone?}; we were there in time for Love-feast which was a delightful time for my soul. The Lord helped me to give in my feble testimony, for which I bless his name. Oh! that I could praise the Lord more, to do more for him. He has been so very good & gracious to me, that I always feel ashamed of my feeble efforts to serve him. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1867 My two men bound oats too-day and I went to Jarvis with the ploughs to get them sharpened for work. Cut barly for P. Snively part of the afternoon. Never in my life have I spent a happier day, in the Lord, than too-day. I have been enabled to exercise faith with regard to a perfect salvation from all sin & uncleanness. He has thereby greatly blessed my soul. Yea! I rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning. I bound oats with my men a little while but it did not rain so that I went to work and finnished cuting Peter Snively’s Barly in my big field. finished about noon. Peter helped me bind oats this afternoon. We did not get our job of binding done. My oats is a splendid crop. As good as ever I {illegible}. Surely the Lord has not only blessed me in spiritual things but also in temporal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1867 My men and I finished up the binding oats and got them set up by noon. This afternoon we got in five loads of oats. I went to prayermeeting too-night but there was no one there but myself, although alone the Lord was with me and blessed be his name. He has blessed me abundantly. I have enjoyed much in contemplating the goodness of God. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1867 We continued geting in our oats too-day and by night we managed to get in eight loads which took all but a small {jay?}. I went to see about geting Threshers this morning, up to Matthew’s. After dinner I wrote a leter to {Elector?} Come I have been strengthened too-day, much. The Lord has been with me. I still find it sweet to hold communion with Him, and to be guided by his council all the day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1867 �This morning we got in our last load of oats and afterward cut and dragged together an old elm which had fallen across the road by the woods. Mr Snively brought up wood for himself next and afterward went to Dover. John commenced ploughing in the big field. The ground {mows?} up very dry. Mr. Murphy & wife took dinner with us and towards night Mr. Howell came out and took tea with us. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1867 John & his father both went to ploughing this morning in the big field. One of John’s horses, “Jenn” had to balk and we had a sweet time with her. We got her to go towards night. I cut pease most of the day. Too night I went too see A Lang {illegible} to about working for me, too night. I have been enabled by the grace of God to live by faith in the blessed Jesus both too-day & yesterday. But my work has been unusually anxious. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 1867 Mother & I went up Simcoe this morning to Quarterly Meeting. We heard the Rev. Mr. Philp preach an excellent sermon from, "Christ is all and in all." This sermon did me much good. And I could {realize?} by my feelings, the perfect truth of the text. We had our dinners at Mr. John Mr {illegible} where we staid until about six in the evening on account of the great heat of the weather. Did not spend the afternoon very proffitably. MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1867 John Snively and his father went to ploughing this morning& worked at it all day. I cut pease until about ten when the Rev. Mr. Laird came we had a pleasant visit together. They remained with us until about five o'clock. I then cut pease until dark, or nearly that time. I have not enjoyed as much of God's presence today as heretofore, but I can, and do, still put my whole trust in him. O how sweet is that trust. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day and are geting along nicely. Mr. Broderick helped me cut pease too-day until the middle of the afternoon when he went home to fight fire. Spent the evening partly in writing to Andrew Hall &c. Surely we need not fear to walk with Jesus for surely he keeps his own through every thing. O for more & more of the Love of God in my heart every day. �WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1867 John cut arround the spring wheat field this morning and we then went to work reaping. Mr. Broderick and Mr. Snively worked at binding. We broke down in the middle of the afternoon after which we went to work with cradles. John is going away now as I have hired an Englishman in his place. He is going to thresh with George Matthews. O, may the Lord be my director in all my doing, for I want to do all to His Glory. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1867 This morning we went to work at cuting and binding spring-wheat. We cut nearly finished by noon. My new man commenced work too-day for the first. Just a little before noon a load of visitors came consisting of the following Mr. & Miss {Ault?} from Seaforth. Miss Douglas Miss & Hellen Bowlby from Dover. They stayed most of the day and I enjoyed my visit with them very much. I have had some blessed seasons of prayer too-day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1867 Received a letter from the Rev. John Saunders last night who is now preaching at Owen Sound. We worked at our pea cutting too-day, my new man & Mr. Snively helped me. We did not get done quite. John Snively has surprised me by finding fault with my a/c {accounts?} which I gave him last night. I have tried my best not to overcharge him but still he found fault. May the Lord help me to rise above dealing dishonestly with my fellow man. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1867 John Mr. Snively and myself went to geting in the spring wheat this forenoon. There was only three loads from eight acres, on account of the dry weather. We took the Buck lambs away from the old sheep after dinner. My men then went to {pedling?} peas until night. Mother and I went to Dover towards night. The first copy of our new paper, the New Dominion, was given over too-night. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1867 This morning after cleaning up I had a happy season of prayer. The Lord has been with me blessed be his holy name; his rod and his staff they comfort me. For atime this afternoon I have been lead to doubt some of the promises of my Heavenly Father and I have had a season of despondency. But surely the Lord is my strength and my strong tower, for I cried �unto Him and the tempter left me. I feel that the Lord is helping me to grow in grace more and more, week after week. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1867 This Morning my men both went to thresh for Mr. Brown. We expect to thresh to-morrow, if nothing prevents. I went after hands this morning to help thresh found them in good time, afterwards I cleaned out the granary for the new crop. This afternoon I cut peas. I can still say that the Blessed Lord is my all, and in all. Glory be to his holy name, I will praise him for his wonderful mercies and blessings for my soul. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1867 My men both helped Mr. Brown to finish his threshing. I cut peas this forenoon and this afternoon we went to threshing. We did not get started until half past two or thereabouts. My Spring wheat tussled out better than I expected. There was thirty-nine Bu. Of Barly there was fifty five bushels. The Lord has been with me too-day and still I feel that He is my rock and my strength, and that without him I can do nothing good. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1867 This morning we commenced threshing about eight got along pretty well and finished about five. My grain turned out as follows: Fall wheat, 87 Bu. from five acres. Barley 55 Bu from three acres. Spring wheat 39 Bu. from eight acres and Oat {367?} Bu. from eight acres. O the goodness of God in supplying all our wants and desires. He has been with me too-day and I have rejoiced in the blessed hope which I have, of eternal life. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1867 This morning we went to work at geting in our pease. We succeeded in geting in five loads by night, although it rained some in the afternoon. I have no almost finished up my harvest and am ready to put in my fall wheat. My happiness in the Lord has not been so great too- day as yesterday but blessed be His Holy Name. I can still put my whole trust in Him & feel safe in his care. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1867 �Mr. Snively worked at ploughing too-day while John helped me to get ready this morning to go to mill and then he cut cloverseed the rest of the day. Mother went out with me this morning, we took dinner at Mary Janes. This afternoon I went too see Captain McFells boat the D. Sharp. We {prough?} our new sofa home too-night I have felt he Love of the Father of mercies too-day. Glory be to his Holy Name. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1867 This morning we went to work at drawing in our last two loads of pease. We did not do much else beforenoon. Afternjoon Mr. Snively and John went to ploughing again. The ground is pretty hard and the plough runs accordingly. I went over to Bucks this afternoon to help thresh but had not been there long before Ware and Laird came to get some oats, so I had to go home and accommodate them. We had quite a jolly time going from Bucks. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1867 This forenoon my time was spent in reading the Life of William Carvosso. This afternoon I heard Father Messmore preach at the School-house. We had an excellent class-meeting this afternoon. Father Messmore came home with us and as usual I was much interested and strengthened in my Heavenly journey by his Godly conversation. O, the Lord has been so near and clear to me too-day, Truely it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1867 Both of my men ploughed too-day. The ground is geting so hard that I am affraid we will have [to] give up some of it until we get rain. I visited with Father Messmore this forenoon. He started away about ten. I then set fire to some stumps until noon. This afternoon I spent some of the time in salting the sheep and cattle, afterwards I cut went to cuting clover-seed with the cradle. It is hard work for one. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1867 This forenoon and this afternoon my men worked at ploughing in the big field. Commenced ploughing the pea-ground to-night. I have been cuting clover-seed the most of too-day. but the wind blew so hard that I had to quit. I have had a very blessed season of in prayer too- day, & this afternoon the Lord has blessed me wonderfully. I have been favoured with a sweeter communion with my Saviour too-day than for a long time. �WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1867 We were favoured with beautiful shower last night which has done a great deal of good. My men went to harrowing the big field for sowing wheat. They worked at it all day. I have been doing sundry jobs too-day Such as firing a few sheep and fixing up the drill for use, I finished cuting the clover-seed. I have been enabled to trust in my Saviour too-day; but I have not enjoyed as much of his love as I would like. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1867 This forenoon my men both continued harrowing the wheat field. After-noon Mr. Snively commenced drilling in wheat. He got over five acres. Mr {Honsil?} came out this afternoon on a visit. I enjoyed my visit with him pretty well and went out home with him in order to cast my vote in the morning. Attended prayer-meeting too-night in the Dover Church. Had a blessed time. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on drilling in wheat in the big field while John continued to harrowing. I spent a delightful night last night. My I did not sleep much but laid awake. My mind was occupied in contemplating the Divine things. O how sweet it is to put ones whole trust in Jesus. I received a paper too-day stating that Miss E. B. Cone was {drowned?}. This forenoon I gave in my vote & this afternoon raked up cloverseed. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1867 Mr. Snively did not help me too-day but prepared for his Quarterly {service?}. I drilled in four or five acres too-day & John harrowed and furrowed out the ground. This has been a good day with me although the tempter has given some unpleasant feelings & thoughts. But I am beginning to look for temptations and trials as my daily bread. I am more and more convinced, flowery beds of ease & happiness will not take me to Heaven. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1867 Mother took me to Dover this morning and that too rather against my will, but there it is hard to go against my mothers wishes. We heard Father Messmore preach this morning and in the evening Mr. Laird. We took our dinners at Mr. Bowlbys and also spent most of the �afternoon there. I have not have much proffited by my intercourse with others too-day. I feel more and more anxious to spend the Sabbath in a more careful manner. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1867 John and Mr. Snively went to ploughing in the big-field, for wheat. They have almost finished it too-day. I have spent the day in cleaning out ditches and just got done in time for the rain, as we being blessed with a beautiful Shower just now. I have been enabled to realize the {fuitures?} of the Holy Salvation which is provided for us. What blessings has not the blessed Jesus purchased for us? It is our full privilege to enjoy pardon holiness and heaven. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1867 My men both ploughed this forenoon. They finished up the big field. Snively did not work this afternoon. He is lame, and I am affraid he is going to be laid up with his leg. I ploughed in his stead this afternoon. This forenoon I finnished raking up the clover-seed. Sold a sheep too night to N. Mandeville. I have had my trials too-day for which I bless God. It is a proof that He Loves us to be chastened by Him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively was not able to work yet, so I had to take to the plough. John & I ploughed this forenoon & this afternoon. all hands of us went into the cloverseed. It took us all the afternoon to get one load on and off, the bunches were so small and scattering. Mother & Barbery went off berrying this afternoon. I have felt a blessed fullness of the spirit of my Heavenly Father this afternoon. attended prayer meeting too-night. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1867 John and Mr. Snively both ploughed this forenoon and Mr. Snively this afternoon. John went to Dover to get his shoes mended. I went down to {Colt Smiths?} this forenoon about School Matters. This afternoon Mother and I went to Dover. Recd. a letter from Andrew & one from Frank Springer. I am learning more and more the necessity of living by faith, from moment to moment on the blessed Jesus. One moments blessings does not suffice for every moment. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1867 �Mr. Snively and John both worked at the ploughing this forenoon in the pigfield. I spent the forenoon in cleaning up some seed-wheat for E. W. Smith. This afternoon all hands of us worked at cleaning up the barn floor etc. on account of rain. The Lord has been pleased to be with me another day And oh! it is so sweet to have the abiding witness of the blessed spirit I feel that the sweet promise the comforter has indeed been given to me. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1867 My two men worked at preparing the remaining portion of the big field for sowing they got it sowed by night. According to the drill the big field only contains about 10 ½ acres, instead of 14 as we thought. This forenoon I did some chores arround such as burn brush in the garden fix the drill etc. Not a cloud has been permitted to hide me for a moment to day from the shining of the Sun of writeousness upon my poor soul. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1867 Spent this day at home with my dear mother. Little Nettie is with us now and it is such a treat to have her with us here. I have spent the day in reading the Memoir of that Man of God, William Carvosso. I have found in it a great many of the Glorious things of our Holy Religion, explained in a very clear and forcible manner. I have not felt much joy & happiness today; but I am beginning to see the necessity of trusting in the merits of the {atonement?} of Jesus weather I enjoy the {illegible} or not. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1867 This forenoon John & Mr. Snively and worked in the barn at cleaning up barly on account of rain. This afternoon they got to ploughing again. I spent the forenoon in writing a letter to John Saunders. This afternoon I have worked at pulling beans hoeing strawberries etc. I have never felt a greater sense of weakness and of my own nothingness than to night. O may I be ever kept at the feet of my dear Redeemer, What am I that He should deal thus mercifully with me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1867 John worked at harrowing, too day, in the field by Brown's. Mr. Snively went over to drill in some what for Brown too-day. This forenoon I cleaned out some furrows & ditches in the big field. And this afternoon hoed at the strawberries. I have not experienced much joy too-day, �in serving My Maker. I have feltbeen visited by the "old adversary," but blessed be God He still gives me grace sufficient for {my day?}, and as he has promised to do always. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on dragging or rather John did and Mr. S. went to drilling in the wheat field by Browns. He finished sowing all that we had ready, about four acres in all. This forenoon I went down to Smiths after some peaches. got a couple of market-baskets full, for mother. I had quite a feast eating them. This afternoon I finnished hoeing out the strawberries & cleaned out some ditches in the wheat-field. The Lord has been with me too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1867 John and Mr. Snively ploughed in the field by Browns too-day. Peter Snively also ploughed with his team. They nearly finished ploughing the field by night. I have been ditching and burning clumps all day in the same field. Had to churn for mother to-night, in the absence of our hired girl. This has been a good day with me. My peace has indeed “flowed like a river”. Too-night feels as though the Good Lord had taken me {another day?} much nearer {Otonic?). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1867 My two men continued preparing the field by Browns for sowing. They worked at it all day. I went to Dover this morning on foot. Saw Mrs. Hall who had just returned from Kentucky. I came very near geting wet coming home as it rained quite hard at times. Mr. Howell and his daughter came out this afternoon, so I had to visit with them. It is still my whole {pure?} and desire to think and to do every-thing with an {ye sin?} of my maker. O may I always feel thus. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1867 John put in the last of his month this fore noon at after which I paid him off and let him go. They both harrowed this forenoon and this after-noon Mr. Snively started the drill, he finished sowing the field by Browns all except about an acre. I have been ditching & burning stumps all day. I have felt much satisfaction too-night in contemplating one of the blessed promises of the {illegible}. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. �SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1867 It is just one year ago to-day since my dear father was called away to his reward. How I good has the Lord been to me since. He has been more than a father to me, in that he has lead me into paths that I knew not. And yet how unworthy have I been of all His blessings and mercies. This night I rejoice in hope of the glory off God. I rejoice that the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all sin this moment. What a mercy that such a man should be recieved in the fold of Jesus. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished drilling in the field by Brown's this forenoon & this afternoon we finnished the field ditching etc. & then he went to firing stumps. I went to market this forenoon with a load of barly and recieved eighty cents a bushel for it. Too-night I went over to Bucks to clean and divide the barly which grew on my big field. The good Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1867 As soon as possible I went over to Bucks, this morning. We finnished cleaning up the barly and got started for market about noon. Took dinner at Peter Snively's. We recieved eighty center per Bu. for our barly, Peter took his barly at the same price. Mr. Snively is laid up with a sore {breast?} and I am affraid he will not be able to work again for a while. Words cannot express the joy and peace which the religion of Jesus has given me too-day. I can now say from experience that it is a "Heaven below, my Redeemer to know." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively went to Dorchester this morning on a visit. I have now no help but expect to get to work at the remaining piece of wheat ground. This forenoon I set fire to a lot of stumps. The wind blew pretty bad and the fire gave me some trouble. This afternoon I grubbed out roots on the new ground by Snively's house. Mrs. {Lawson?} & Mary Jane were here all day too-day. I am still ennabled to rejoice in the rock of my salvation. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 This forenoon I worked at digging out roots and stumps on the new-ground. This afternoon I have had visitors; so, of course, I could not work. {illegible} Homes Matthews & wife together �with Mrs. John Matthews & Mrs Smith from Port Ryerse were here. The afternoon passed by very pleasantly as some of these ladies are {seriously?} good talkers. They went away about dark. The Lord is still leading me on in the Heavenly Journey. I have felt a great hungering & thirstiness after righteousness too-day. I bless God that this need not be done in vain for he says that wish shall be filled. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1867 I have been working at geting out stumps and roots again too-day. Managed to get out one very bad stump in the new-ground by the tennant-house. The last four months have been the happiest season of my life; the freest from trouble and anxiety. Surely, I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. I have placed everything in the hands of the Lord and am endeavoring to do everything with an eye single to his glory. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1867 Continued working at grubbing out roots & stumps on the new-ground. Took one very bad nest of roots this forenoon. After noon mother and I went out to Dover. We made Mr. Laird's a short visit & took tea with them & Mr. Burns and lady were there also. Spent the time with them very agreeably indeed. We arrived home about nine. The Lord has not withheld any good thing from me too-day. I feel that the precious promise is realised although not as much as is my privilege {illegible} We will {illegible} in {illegible} you and up with you and make me {illegible} with you. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1867 Too-day mother and myself stayed at home. Father Messmore and Miss Giffen came in time for dinner. He preached to us this afternoon from "Unite my heart to fear thy name." His sermon was an excellent one. We had an excellent class meeting afterwards, of which father Messmore was leader. The Lord has been pleased to manifest himself in an extraordinary manner to my poor soul. I have spent a proffitable evening in conversing with father Messmore. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1867 Father Messmore and Miss Giffin started for home this morning about nine. John Snively was here after seed-what, but I have none to spare. Sold one of my suck lambs this morning �for two shillings to Mr. Wooderick. I have spent most of the day in preparing the new ground, by the tennant house, for sowing with wheat. Have not enjoyed that blessed nearness to my Master too-day which I have enjoyed in days gone by. But I am endeavoring still to put my whole trust in him. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1867 This forenoon I continued my efforts on the new-ground and this afternoon also. I have now got it about ready for ploughing. This evening I killed my first calf and that without any assistance. I had help to dress it however. The blessed Lord has been pleased to make his presence manifest to my poor soul too-day. Surely it is "A heaven below, my redeemer to know." With the Psalmist my prayer is, "Unite my heart to fear they name." WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1867 Peter Snively came and ploughed on the steep field next to the creek. His father helped him, or drove his team for him. It rained a little this forenoon but not enough to do much good. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. I peddled out pat of the veal and sold some hides. Sold my sheep and lambs this morning to a drover. Took tea at Mr. Halls too-night. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too-day as I should have done. O may he help me to resist evil inclination of my {nature?}. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1867 Peter Snively finished ploughing the hill-side too-day and did a good job. His father drove for him all day. I went down to Mr. Mans after a scraper and afterwards did some cleaning or logging and then went to work at ploughing and scraping a water-course through the hollow. Too-night I met with the other trustees at John Mans to see Mrs Chesly about a disturbance which we were told had taken place in the school. but it proved false. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively went to ploughing & scraping. Peter came and ploughed this afternoon. I have been working at picking up, burning and digging too-day. Mr. Howell came this afternoon on business which somewhat startled me. He actually wants to take my mother away from me. We had quite an animated talk on the subject of matrimony etc. The trustees were here too-night to make out the Assessment Roll for the season. Got along first rate. �SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed this forenoon on the new-ground & this afternoon I helped him. I took my the weathers and lambs, which I sold the other day down to the Dog's Nest. Several of the neighbours drove down sheep at the same time. I have enjoyed a sacred nearness to Jesus too-day. He has filled my soul again with a happiness and peace, such as words could not possibly express. The same longing desire to know more of Jesus, which I have have had for some time past is still with me. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1867 About midnight last night John Man & William McBride came and waked me to take Mrs Smith up and send her to jail. So this morning I went up to Caleb Matthews and we then went together to the Majistrate John McBride who could not act alone so we all went to Dover and found another Majistrate when our business was soon accomplished, The quarter part of this day has, in consequence, been unproffitably spent. Mr. Laird preached this afternoon an excellent sermon which I enjoyed much. But the class-meeting aftewards was better. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1867 Snively and I worked at ploughing in the New Ground wheat Field too-day. We finnished our job a little before night and then got some remaining logs and chuncks together and set things on fire etc. Unckle Homes was here too-day after a lamb and some peaches. I am very grateful to my Maker for the blessed desires which he gives me. My determination to keep my face Zion-ward is becoming stronger, day after day. Oh, that my pathway may still continue to brighten. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1867 Mr. Snively sowed the hillside next to the creek this morning, by hand. He harrowed and sowed with the drill the remainder of the day. I worked at dragging all day, also. We have now a fair prospect of finnishing our seeding to-morrow. D. V. Caleb Matthews was here to get the use of my drill a half day or so. I have not enjoyed as much of my Redeemer's presence too-day as in days gone by. But still the Good Lord gives me to feel that He is my only hope. May He ennable me to walk in a manner, worthy of the blessed calling with which He has called me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1867 �This forenoon Snively & I finnished sowing our new ground wheat field. I got the ditches done by noon. Mr. Snively went up to Caleb Mattews with the drill to sow his wheat for him. It has been raining since this afternoon, but Mother and I went out to to Dover and attended Mr. Laird's social. We enjoyed ourselves pretty well as there was a nice company of our friends there. We are staying at my sisters too-night. I have felt much happiness too-night, in the Service of the Lord. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1867 Mother and I did not get home this forenoon until about noon. I got the old horse shod and did several little business errands arround here. Spent the afternoon in geting ready to start for Niagara. Was up to John Matthew's too-night. It still rains occasionally, but I don't think it will hinder us from starting for the Falls in the morning. Have been blessed with a sacred nearness to my Saviour too-day while attending to my closet{?} devotions. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1867 {handwritten} October 19 I went after Smith this morning to help me dig potatoes. Also to Caleb Matthews to see about the Assessment Roll. Spent most of the day in fixing the hog-pen. Mr. Snively has been drawing rails this forenoon and this afternoon spliting them. Mr. Horton & wife came back too-night. Mr. Horton and I went to the singing school too-night. I have experienced some happy seasons too-day in the Lord. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1867 It commenced raining this morning about daylight and continued raining more or less all day. Spent the day in reading and visiting with Mrs. Horton's folks. Velma gave us some nice music. She plays well considering the time she has been pracising. Mr. Hortons farm appears to be of a soil somewhat similar to our own but his buildings are rather old and dilapidated. His cattle and sheep etc. are not any better than mine. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1867 We did not get up very early this morning but managed to get ready for meeting. Attended service in the old Presbyterian church at North Pelham. Heard Rev. Mr. McGlasplan give a sort of Report of the late Sabath School Convention in Toronto. After meeting I went down to Mr. {AB?} Lea Mattias, about one mile distant. Found Ira at home. He appeared to be very �glad to see me. I enjoyed the afternoon with him very much. He spent the evening with me at Hortons. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1867 Mr. Horton and wife, Mother and I, started for the Falls this morning about nine o'clock. We went through Fort Hill Annaville and Drummondville. We arrived at the falls about noon, & did not get to see them from the American side neither did we get to see the spension bridge. It is certainly a grand sight to see such a great sheet of water leaping with all madness into the gulph below. Surely the works of the Creator are great beyond all human comprehension and his ways past finding out. We took tea with one of Mr. Horton's friends Got back to Hortons about eight. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1867 I started for St Catharines this morning about nine o'clock. Mr Hortons son {Seavence?} went with me. Saw Ira De Sea-Matter in the road with his "Jemima." St' Catharines is quite a respectable looking place both as to size and appearance. Saw Hugh McClive, an old {Cobong?} lad, who is practising law here at present. Got home again about four. Took tea at Chandler Holcombs, where they were raising a large building. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Horton singing with {illegible} Thomas & Horton. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1867 I got out of bed this morning about three o'clock We had our breakfast about half past four and were ready to start for home about sunrise. Mr. Horton and family came with us. It has been a beautiful day consequently our ride has been very pleasant. We took our dinners at a Roman Catholic house in Cayuga. our dinner was better than we expected. Arrived at home about dark, all safe and sound. Had a job to do to night for the benefit of the L. Y. {bris?} to calculate the school tax. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1867 I found things all right this morning. Sinvely has been spliting rails since we went away most of the time. Mr. Horton and I went out to see the wheat this morning. It begins to look well. Hired Peter Snively for a year this morning. We all went up to John Matthews towards noon on our way to Dover. Had our dinners there. We got to Dover and while there visited the factory and took Mr. Horton arround the town. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1867 I have been visiting so long that I do not feel much inclined to go to work again. Mr. Horton, his family{?}, and my mother, went out to Townsend visiting too-day. Mary Jane and I stayed at home all alone. I have been doing a multitude of little chores too-day. such as starting up my peaches & fixing the pen making some fences arround the new ground & too-night I killed a lamb. My mother and I went up to John Matthews too-night & spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1867 {handwritten} October 11 Mother and I started for Pelham this morning about eight. We took some yarn to the weavers on the road. Passed through Deconsville, Cayuga, Welland Port & Fenwick besides a number of other little villages. We kept the Caneboro road until we came to the village of Fenwick when we went in a north x north-easterly course for about three miles. The country from Jarvis down appears to be of a very heavy level soil, so level as to make drainage very difficult. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1867 I went with Mr. Horton to the Messiah Church this morning and a wonderfully mixed up mess as {Telmia?} called the sermon. Attended our own sermon or rather, meeting this afternoon. Mr. Ware preached a better sermon than usual too-day. At the class meeting this afternoon the Good Lord manifested himself to my poor soul in a wonderful manner. I could scarcely speak for joy while endeavoring to tell of this goodness to my fellow-class-mates. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1867 Snively has been spliting and drawing rails too-day and I have been building fence arround the new grounds. Mr. Smith came this afternoon and we finished up the Assessment roll. Mr. Hortons went over to Clines too-day and too-night all hands of us went over to John {illegible}. Spent the evening pleasantly. Got home again after twelve. The Good Lord has impressed upon my mind one of his blessed promises too-day. Viz. The generation of the upright shall be blessed. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1867 Snively and I finished up the fence arround the new ground wheat-field this forenoon. Mr. Horton and his family left us this morning for home. I felt bad to see them go away after �having spent such a pleasant time visiting with them. However, the best of friends must part. I have been writing a letter to Frank Springer this afternoon. Mr. Howell of Port Dover made us a short visit this afternoon. The Lord is still with me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1867 Snively went to after apples too-day, for himself. He brought a grist from the mill for me. I have been picking apples and sorting potatoes all day. Mother went up to the the plains with John Matthews folks. Never have I enjoyed a sweeter communion with my Maker than too- day. I have had some delightful seasons of prayer. O that I could do more for Jesus. Surely it is no more than an reasonable service, to give ourselves entirely up to hisservice work. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1867 Snively worked at drawing out mannure too-day into the field behind the barn. I spent the forenoon in sorting over and pilling {pitting?} potatoes. They are strangely infected. The rot consists of a little black core in the center of the potatoe. A rotten potatoe may look as pure and {illegible} as any in the {illegible}. I have been picking apples this afternoon. Too-night I went up to Matthews & to Smiths after help. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1867 My man worked at drawing out manure this forenoon and this afternoon we both worked on the road as we have three days to put in yet. I went down to Mr {Kells?} too-night with the school assessment list, which he has aggreed to collect. I have enjoyed a blessed nearness to my Saviour too-day. I can testify that, of a truth; it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. O, may this always be my privilege. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively and I finnished up our road-work this forenoon and this afternoon he covered my potatoes and did some other little jobs. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon found my sister all right as far as one could see outwardly. May the Lord lead her to seek for the salvation of her soul. I am asking the Lord daily to save her. I have still the same purpose before me of striving to do all to the Glory of my Master. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1867 �Spent the forenoon in preparing some {lines?} for use in our meetings. Father Messmore came about one He preached to us this afternoon. We had an excellent time in our class- meeting. The Lord was with us. O what a mercy that God should condescend to manifest himself to creatures of such low estate as we are. Spent the evening greatly to the building up of my poor soul. Father Messmore's advice and conversation does me me much good. He is indeed a man of God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1867 Snively drew up wood too-day and brought one load of corn from the field. I have been picking apples all day and have more than another days work yet. Father Messmore went home this morning. It is raining too-night for the first time in a good while. I have still that longing desire to be ever found in the paths of duty & righteousness. O that I could do more for Jesus, that I could be more fruitful of good. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1867 Peter Snively came this morning for the first. I have hired him for a year at two hundred and twenty dollars. Mr. Snively and him ploughed in the field back of the barn too-day. I have been picking up apples too-day and puting them away. Took my colts away from their mothers this afternoon. Peter Gilbert came too-night. We had quite a time talking. He stayed all night. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1867 Peter Snively did not work this forenoon. His father drew up wood while I went to Jarvis with the plough to get them sharpened. Got back by noon but was unfortunate enough to come home without getting one of the shears mended and will have to spend another half day in taking it to the blacksmith. My men both ploughed this afternoon in the field back of the barn. I have been picking up apples again. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively ploughed again in the field back of the barn also this afternoon. Peter got up a load of corn and too wood this forenoon, and this afternoon he dug potatoes. I picked up apples again. This forenoon and this afternoon went to Dover to get a ploughshare mended; got home by sun-down. The day has not been spent by me in as great enjoyment as I could wish but those who near the crown must come up through great tribulation. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1867 Both my men worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn tooday. They are geting along well and will soon have the field done. I sepperated my ewe lambs from their mothers this morning and put old Jack with the old ewes. Spread some manure before noon. Killed a lamb too-night. William Wilkinson was here to-night after {illegible} I am still striving to ward off the repeated blows of the enemy and the and the Good Lord still gives me strength. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1867 My two men continued ploughing this forenoon in the field back of the barn, but had to give it up on account of the hardness of the ground. They ploughed in the 'big flat' this afternoon. There has been a great wind yesterday and too-day which has set some woods arround us entirely on fire but fortunately for me, I have no fires, out. Cut off my whiskers this afternoon & Mother says that it makes me look frightful. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1867 The wind is still blowing from the east as hard as ever, but no rain until too-night when the wind shifted arroun to the west and soon brought rain. Mother and I went out to the Quarterly meeting at Dover this morning. Heard Our Minister preach an excellent sermon. There was a crowd of people there. We went to Dr. Loversigne for our dinners. But I happened to get mine at Mr. Bowlbys where I had the pleasure of dining with Miss Douglass {obscured} MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1867 Peter Snively did not come this forenoon so that his father ploughed on the "big flat" alone. He came this afternoon, however. I went up to George Matthew's this morning and sharpened a plough share and got a {not?} mended for another. This afternoon I have been doing sundry little chores. Too-night I have been oiling up my old clock. The service of the Lord still continues to be a delightful service to my poor soul. There was a very high wind last night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day on the "Big Flat." Peter Snively and I {spear?} up our accounts too-day, and too-morrow he commences to put in his year at eighteen dollars- a-month & board himself. I went over to Burks this forenoon to see about some barly due me �from George. This afternoon I have been digging potatoes. Never before have I been ennabled to value the Word of God so highly. It is now the most precious thing on earth to my soul. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively and Peter both worked at ploughing too-day; on the Big Flat. They are nearly done with their job ploughing there. I have been digging potatoes all day and too-night I felt the results very much The weather has been beautiful too-day and still looks like dry weather. The Good Lord has permitted {illegible} to enjoy some happy seasons of prayer too- day; and my poor soul {illegible} much strengthened thereby. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1867 My men continued their work at ploughing on the Big Flat. They finnished up ploughing about eight acres which is all that I intend ploughing this fall, there. This forenoon I fixed up fences and did sundry other chores. This afternoon I finnished up digging potatoes for this year. The potatoes have not yielded as well as usual on account of a dry rot which infects them. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1867 Peter Snively went to Dover to {illegible} something about a grist at the mill. His father got up wood for himself this forenoon but this afternoon both of them worked at getting out manure from under the Horse Stables. I went up to George Matthews's to get a waggon and from there to Jarvis with my two ploughs and one of Georges. Got the ploughshares etc. all laid and got home again by dark. The Lord has been with too-day, of a truth. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1867 This morning I went to Decons with my cider apples, to get them made up. Went from there to Dover. Took dinner at my sisters and got home again about dark. Mr. Snively has been drawing out manure too-day on the new-ground next to Lane Ryerse's. Peter gathered Mangels for me this forenoon and the afternoon he went to Simcoe on business of his own. I have been still endeavoring to walk in this {mars?} path but the Good Lord has not been so precious as yesterday. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1867 �Mother and I went to church at Dover this morning and heard the Rev. Mr. Wellmot from the Nanticoke circuit preach an excellent sermon from XXXI Chapter of Deuteronomy 12 and 13 verses. He showed in a very forcible way how important it was to parents to sow the seeds of righteousness in the hearts of their children. And that, to do this, was their bounden duty. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach at our appointment an excellent sermon also, from "Behold, what manner of Love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God." MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively and I drew out manure too-day into the ten acre new ground field while Peter took care of the last of the mangels. I went up to De Cous this morning after my cider. It was not made as I expected but he had to make it after I got there. Got home about four. My cider is excellent. I have had some very sweet and precious seasons too-day in contemplating the great blessings of God to His own people. TURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1867 Mr. Snively & I have been drawing out manure too-day from under the west shed. Peter commenced ploughing the new-ground sod on this side The Ten Acre field. It ploughs very nicely as dry as it is. We had visitors too-day; Miss Maggie Martin Grandaughter of the brave Captain Brandt of the Six Nation Indians was here, also John Matthews & wife also Mrs. Man. This young Indian woman appears to be quite amiable and intelligent. She is a splendid alto singer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1867 Peter has been ploughing again too-=day in the sod field. Mr. Snively and I drew manure too- day. I loaded and he took it to the field and unloaded while I loaded. We took it all out from the Sheep house excepting about one load. The drouth still continues and our prospect for water is decreasing as our well and cistern at the barn are both getting low as well as the creek. I have not been as happy in Jesus to-day as yesterday. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1867 Peter continued to work at the ploughing in the sod field and Mr. Snively worked at it too-day also. Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning. we found Mr. Willoughby very low, but recovering slowly from a very severe fit of sickness. We took our dinners with Mrs. �Willoughby with whom we had a pleasant little visit. I settled up an old account with Lyon's, this afternoon. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1867 My two men continued ploughing in the new-ground-sod too-day. I spread manure most of the forenoon. Went down to Man's after some lime as Unckle Homes came this morning to do some patching up arround the house. This afternoon I helped him some besides spreading some manure. Mother and I spent the evening at John Matthews where we found Miss Martin the young Indian woman. We had a very pleasant evening. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1867 My visit last night made me feel rather sleepy too-day, as a natural consequence. Peter Snively ploughed too-day in the new ground sod. Mr. Snively threshed peas this forenoon and went to ploughing again this afternoon. I went up to Georges this morning and sharpened a plough-share. Unckle Homes Matthews & wife took dinner with us. I have been spreading manure this afternoon and doing some other little jobs. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1867 Mother and I stayed at home too-day or rather this forenoon. Spent the forenoon in reading the guide. Rev. Mr. Laird took dinner with us. He gave us a few excellent observations on a portion of the VIII chapter of Matthew relating to the stilling of the tempest by our Lord Jesus. In conclusion he observed, that ofas the blessed Jesus saved his disciples from destruction by the tempest, so would he be not only able to but even readyprepared to save his people from the fiercest attacks of the enemy. The Lord was with us in the class-meeting & blessed our poor souls. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day in the new ground Sod. Peter and I got up wood, this forenoon, and this after noon he went off in search of a girl to take care of his wife after her confinement. I have been spreading manure this afternoon gathering cabbage, and fixing fence etc. and too-night I killed a lot of chickens for ma. I am still endeavouring to pursue the king Highway of Holiness and the blessed Saviour is with me which I count the best of all. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1867 �The old jentleman ploughed again too-day in the sod field. Peter did not work too-day as he has not yet done with his running after girls etc. I have been picking over apples and puting them away this forenoon and this afternoon I have been cuting wood and seting it up for winters use. Miss Maggie Martin came here too-night and Mrs. Chesley & Leonora Matthews. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at {turning?} the potatoes to the pits too-day. I helped him this afternoon. Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day. I sharpened the ploughshare this morning, spread some manure etc. Tom. Murphy and wife came too-night on a visit. I met with the other trustees at John Mans too-night to settle up with Mrs. Chesly. We managed to get through without much trouble. The Good Lord still ennables me to to continue on the Heavenly Journey. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1867 Mr. Snively continued to work at the ploughing too-day and Peter chopped and put up wood, back on the new Ground. I went to Dover this forenoon. Took dinner wtih my sister. After dinner I drove up to Ainsleys and hitched my horses before his shop. Went away to the barbers accross the street and when I came out my horses were gone. They were frightened by a butcher, Cruikshanks, who came along the sidewalk with a pig, but little damage was done. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1867 The old jentleman continued ploughing in the sod field. He has almost finnished the field too day. Peter and I filled {filed} up our axes this morning and worked at cuting cord-wood on the chopping. I broke my axe handle a little before noon But managed to get it mended with another one. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too day as I should have done. but the Lord does not always lead us in the sunshine of his glory. But clouds and storms often Hide the Light of righteousness from our vision. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively threshed a flooring of pease this morning and afterwards finished ploughing and furrowing out the new-Ground Sod. Peter and I have been chopping and puting up wood again too-day on the new-ground, or slashing. The weather is now quite warm, and as dry as �ever. I have had some very precious seasons of prayer since last night & I felt indeed that I was holding comunion with God, blessed Source of all good. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1867 We did not get ready for meeting this morning so as to get there in time. Mother and I went however & I went to Church. We took, little Nettie home. I went over to Bowlby's to dinner & I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Bowlby. She has just returned from a long visit to Windsor. We got home about five. I have not enjoyed the presence of my Divine Master too-day as much as is my privilege. O Lord, pardon my heart-wanderings, & help me to renew my covenant with Thee. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively took a scraper home this evening and got a load of edging from Mans Mill to the School House. Afterwards he ploughed in the field back of ther barn. Peter cut wood in the slashing all day; at which I helped him this afternoon. This forenoon I did several chores this afternoon forenoon. It is still very warm and the wind continues to blow from the south. And that without bringing much rain. However, it is raining too-night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished ploughing the field back of the barn this forenoon. and this afternoon he ploughed a strip along the creek, where I intend to plant willows. Peter cut wood this forenoon and this afternoon he got up wood for himself with my teams. I spent the forenoon in geting ready to kill my hogs and this afternoon in cuting cord-wood in the slashing. This has been a high day with my poor soul for the Lord has blessed me with His divine presence. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1867 We got ready for killing our hogs about nine. I had Peter, Mr. Snively, and John Matthews to help. We killed ten hogs and got done about four. They wre not very fat but fat enough to make good provender. Spent the evening mostly in puting a top on my old {berlin?}; which I have been puting in a state of thorough repair, for a few evenings and mornings back. My purpose is still to continue in the narrow way & I hope always with God. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1867 �Mr. Snively cut up my pigs this forenoon and this afternoon he went off in search of a {barn?} for himself. Peter has been cuting wood to-day in the slashing. I went to Dover this morning with our surplus pork. Sold five hogs for ninteen dollars and thirty-six cents or at four cents @ pound. Our pork has not brought more than half what it coust to fatten it this year. I received a letter from Frank too-day. He is still striving to continue on in the way to Heaven. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1867 It commenced raining this about six o'clock. It continued to rain all day. Mr. Snively made me some axe handles too-day and Peter cut wood this forenoon in the woodhouse. In the afternoon we moved the calf stable from one corner of the west shed to the other, in order to make it more {convenient?} for a sheep pen. Spent an hour or so this evening playing my violin for the first time in almost two years. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1867 There was quite a sudden change in the weather last night. This morning it is as cold as Greenland. Mr. Snively did not work too-day but went to Quarterly Meeting at Nanticoke. Peter cut wood this forenoon in the slashing & this afternoon he worked at banking up our house and the tennant house. I have worked like a beaver too-day, geting things in a proper shape for winter. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1867 Was much proffited this forenoon in singing the praises of My God, and in reading of his goodness and tender mercies toward the children of men. Heard Mr. Ware preach this afternoon from the verse of the XXXV Chapter of Exodus. "And the Lord said My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest." This was said to Moses while journeying from Egypt & is analogous to the journey of the Christian from the state of bondage to Glory. {illegible} promise to those who love and serve Him. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1867 Sent Mr. Snively to mill this morning after a grist also to the blacksmith-shop to get the horses shod. Peter has been cuting wood most of the day. He helped me do some chores arround the house. This morning, I have been doing a lot of chores again too-day such as fixing the gate at the road making a wood-box for mother shuting my old sows up & making a place for them. We had a large increase last night some six new piggs and one calf. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1867 Peter has been moving into my tennant house too-day. Both families are now living to- gether. Mr. Snively has been cuting wood too-day. Mother and Miss Martin went to Dover this morning. This forenoon I hung a door under the west shed. This after-noon I have been helping Snively cut wood. Spent the evening in preparing to an instrument of agreement between the School teacher and the trustees. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1867 Peter got up wood this forenoon but this aftenroon he did not work. Mr. Snively and I have been cuting wood most of the day too-day. William Matthews was here to-day after a half Doz. Sheep which I have let him have in shares. I have been over to John Mans too-night on trustee business again. As a consequence I could not attend to the prayermeeting. The Lord is still leading me, sinful as I am. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1867 My men chopped wood too-day in the old slashing. Mother and I started about nine for Walter Olds near Simcoe. We arrived there about eleven. Before dinner I went to the village of Bloomsburg after some B{illegible}s for mother. Took dinners at Walters and afterwards had a pleasant visit with them. Got home again about six. It has been very cold too-day & has every appearance of snow-storm, too-day. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively made a fence arround the straw-stack this forenoon and this afternoon we all worked at choping and spliting wood in the slashing. This evening, the wind has blown so hard that the two doors of the waggon-house were both blown off the rollers and mashed up a considerable; Besides the building, on our premises, which corresponds to the Parliament Buildings of Victoria College was blown over. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1867 Went to work this morning with all hands, repairing fences mending doors etc. My men worked at puting up fence, threshing etc. this afternoon. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. Spent the afternoon in doing some shoping and in talking with several of my �friends. We took tea with Mrs. {Sawson?} but did not enjoy it much as my teeth ached painfully. Read a letter from my old College friend John San {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1867 It was very cold this morning. After doing my chores I read some and after dinner went to meeting at the Schoolhouse. Heard a {journey-man?} preach, whose name was Austin. He has just commenced his career as a local preacher. He preached from those memorable words of our Saviour, "It is finished." His discourse was delivered in a forcible and quite fluent manner and augurs well of his future usefulness. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1867 Peter and Mr. Snively covered the potatoe pits with manure this morning. Afterwards Peter went to mill with a grist of his wheat. He also took some wheat and some grain to get chopped, for me. Mr. Snively and I mended the waggonhouse door, cut wood & made a pig- pen too-day. I received a summons from attend Court tomorrow this afternoon. Repaired the stove-pipe at the School-House too-night. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1867 Gave orders to my men this morning concerning chores and work during my absence at Court. Started for Simcoe about eight o'clock, with Charley. He went along pretty well considering, but going from Simcoe to Walter Olds I had some trouble with him. Took tea at Walters & afterwards went over to J. B. Carpenter to spend the evening. Had a pleasant time chatting with him about farm matters, etc. Got back to Walters about 8 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1867 Walter Olds and I walked to Simcoe this monring. Went to court and staid arround there most of the time until noon I then went to Mr. Murphy's for according to invitation and had dinner. Our little affair was settled up about Mrs. Smith after dinner after which I started home with all haste. Charly went along first rate. Arrived home at dark. Found things all right as far as I could see. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1867 �We have had a cold and very severe East wind too-day, and part of the day it has been snowing. Mr. Snively put in the last day of his year too-day. He made axe-handles for me. Peter and I cut wood in the wood-house, and got up my lambs too-night. I have only a little over twenty four dollars to pay Mr. Snively for his years work. The remaining amt. having been paid mostly in provisions etc. through the year. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1867 Peter and I fixed up the sheep-pen this morning and put the sheep in their lodgings. We also made a bridge to the old stable door and made a calf pen and shut our calves up for the winter. This afternoon Peter did not work for me but got his sheep ready for winter, and got up some wood for himself. I sharpened my Buck-saw this afternoon. I have had a humiliating season too-day. O that the Good Lord may keep me from the paths of sin and {illegible} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1867 Settled up with Mr. Snively last night. We got along without any trouble. Peter got up wood too-day. Mother and I went out to Port Dover this forenoon, but before we started I put a lock on the Schoolhouse door and fixed the stove-pipe. Spent the afternoon in doing some business and calling on some of my friends. Had a pleasant time. We took tea with Mr. G. Wilsons. Got home at eight. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1867 Peter went up to Port Ryerse too-day and took the cutter without asking for it. Mother was prevented from going to meeting in consequence. It has been snowing most of the day, so that the sleighing is now pretty fair. My feelings too-day with refference to religion have not been so bright and happy as in times past. But the Blessed Lord has been amongst us at our meeting this afternoon where we had a proffitable season. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1867 Peter threshed a flooring of pease this morning and the rest of the day he got up wood. Mother and I went down to Jarvis. She remained there, visiting Mrs. Lambert while I went on down to the weaver's Dicks, after some cloth but did not get it as I expected. We drove Charley. We He went along first-rate. I got him shod at McMicken's in Jarvis. The Lord has been with me too-day and has been pleased to manifest himself to my soul. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1867 Peter and I mended a gate this morning and fixed the stable for the bull. Afterwards we went to the slashing and chopped wood the rest of the day. We have just finnished cuting the smallest of the wood and we have perhaps ennough cut to keep us going a year or more. The school master Mr. Weston made us a visit too-night. I have again enjoyed the sunshine of the Christian life too-day. for Lord has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1867 My men got up wood too-day while I spent the day mostly in doing chores and fixing up some arround the barn. Fixed up some fences back of the barn and and made a fence arround a hay-stack, cut some wood etc. Attended prayer-meeting too-night. There was only one there besides myself, but the Lord was with us. I have been abundantly blessed with the presence of my Redeemer too-day. I am again ennabled to put my whole trust in Him. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1867 Peter drew up wood again this forenoon but this afternoon he went to weigh out some hay for his father etc. Mother and I started for Dover about ten. Went to Rev. Mr. Laird for dinner and visited there most of the day or rather, when I was not doing my town business. Saw Mr. Burns for the last time as he is going to Milton to teach Grammar School. We drove Charly too-day. He went first rate. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at drawing wood most of the day. The weather has become much milder since last night. There was a fall of about four or five inches of snow last night but I am affraid it is going off again for the south wind is blowing very warm. Have not done much too-day. Have felt very uncomfortable from a cold and am trying to cure it by starving it out. The school- master was here too-night to make out the school report. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1867 Peter got up wood too-day excepting a little while this afternoon, when we brought up a load of straw for bedding for the cows etc. I have been doing chores and preparing to go to Nelson next week. It is snowing again too-night very furiously. This storm is from the east. I �have been reading Fleetwoods Life of Christ. His explanation of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins is certainly very plain as {illegible} {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1867 We were favoured with a heavy rain last night, which will be a great blessing to many. THe Good Lord has been pleased to show me my own nothingness in a wonderful manner too- day. I find that with all my efforts at serving Him I very many times grieve his Holy Spirit and come short of His glory. O what a mercy that he still bears with my deceitful heart so long. We had a good service in the School house this afternoon. The Lord was with us to bless us and to do us good. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1867 It was quite blustery this morning, and all day the wind has been blowing quite hard. Peter has been spliting wood this forenoon and this afternoon he has been puting manure on mother's flower beds. I have been a little unwell too=day with a cold and consequently have not done much in the way of work. cut some wood this afternoon and this forenoon did chores etc. Spent the evening in hunting out some {lume?} for meeting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1867 I sent Peter to the blacksmith-shop this morning with the horses to get them shod. I went out to Dover as soon as I could get my chores done this morning. Drove Charly to the buggy, He went very well. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home again about three. The school-master came over too-night to help me finnish up the school report for the last six months. It has been very blustery too-day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1867 Mother and I went out to Dover this morning. Attended service in the Episcopalian Church afterwards we took dinner at My sisters. Called at Bowlbys this afternoon and spent a couple of hours very pleasantly in chatting with the girls and etc. We arrived home after dark. I attended prayer meeting too-night in the school-house and had it all to myself. However, it is always proffitable to wait upon the Lord. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1867 �Peter and I worked at cuting up some old pine trees for kindling-wood too-day, back in the chopping. The weather is still very mild, indeed, the past day has resembled a fine day of April or May much more than one of December. The snow has all disappeared and mud is fast coming in its place. The prospect of my going to Nelson is rather slim at present, especially with the cutter. However I have no doubt but that the weather will be more favourable before many days and then I'm off, of course. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1867 My man cut wood in the wood-house too-day on account of the rain. Towards night we made a dam below the waggon-house to back up water for the cattle & horses. Last night we were visited with a regular Summer Thunder shower. The weather still continues very warm and the frost is about all out of the ground. In the way to Heaven I have not made as good progress too-day as I might have made. O Lord, help me in my extreme weakness that I may arrive safely home at {obscured} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867 My man split wood too-day in the chopping. After doing my chores I went to Dover on horseback. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home about two. Spent the afternoon in geting ready for my journey to Nelson. I went over to the Messiah Church too-night Where they were giving an entertainment of music & then recitations of Sabath School Children. It went off pretty well. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1867 Attended Meeting in the School House this afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Laird delivered a very excellent discourse by which I was much proffited. He told us of the necessity of being constantly ready for that great and notable day of the Lord when all men shall be judged according to the deeds done in the body, weather they be good or evil. Of a truth one is very dangerously exposed {who?} is out of Christ every {obscured} one moment, for we {illegible} what a day or an hour may bring {obscured} MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1867 Started for Nelson this morning about seven. Peter took me as far as Jarvis where I took the stage. Had a rough time down as the road was terribly rough. Got acquainted wiht a young Dr. Faber on the way down from Caledonia. We started for on the train for Toronto together �at seven. I stopped at the Square and had to walk up to Mr. Springers. To My great surprise Frank, Emily, and Alice had gone up to Jerseyville only a few hours before. Oh! dear what will I do. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1867 Spent this forenoon in visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Springer and Elisa. The time passed by pleasantly of course. Walked down to the Square Station about noon, and took the train for Copetown "we work" for Jerseyville. Had to get off at {dumtown?} as the train did not stop at Copetown. Happened luckily to get a ride almost to Jerseyville Arrived at Mr. {Reed?} Howell about six. Frank had gone to a party but Emily and Alice were there. Spent the evening very pleasantly Young Donald Sutherland was there. MEMORANDA No year of my life has been so abundantly fraught with mercies and blessings to my poor soul as the one which has just pas't. During the first six months of the year the Lord lead me more and more to see the necessity of entering into a closer walk with God. About the First of May I was ennabled to give myself up both soul and body to the dear Redeemer, but as yet, without any MEMORANDA perceptible change in my religious enjoyment. About the middle of June I was permitted to attend a camp meeting at Mill-Grove on the Wellington Square circuit in company with the Springer family. On the occasion of Frank's re-conversion I was favoured with a wonderful blessing from my Heavently Father, and from that time until the present I have been ennabled to reckon myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God. {hand written} Sunday Nov 22nd {1868?} I have this forenoon been reading the last of Carvosso's Memoir. By it I find that I have almost unconsciously been doing that which grieves the Holy Spirit. I have for some time been lacking in faith, indeed, it has at times seemed as though it was impossible to take God at his word. I have trusted too much to feeling, and works and altogether too little to the all atoning blood of Jesus. but bless God that He does at times show me shere I am and gives me to feel a sense of my danger. It seems as though I was sailing on an immense Oceanunder bound for a port country of which I know nothing. Only as I am taught by Him �who is King of that country and who has given a chart by which we are to avoid dangerous rocks and shoals. For there are many such and multitudes set out on the voyage but by dint of carelessness and negligence {illegible} to consult the chart, soon guide their ships from the right course and ere long are swallowed up in some dreadful {illegible} or shipwrecked before they have again recourse to the Chart. Another source of my has been that I have of late spent too little time in co{illegible}ing with my Saviour O that I could pray always without ceasing and in everything give thanks And instead fo trusting fully in him I have breen drifting away into the dangerous waters of self conceit. But now in {illegible} and the deepest humily {humility?} I speak with the poet "not but I yield I yield I cannot any more." There are no desires of my heart so strong as the the desire to be entirely conformed to the will of God. And withal{?} I do want to be use- {writing is cut off} For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a4f257e70ec84b7d34c156b65780c3b8.pdf fc6a4566daf224061dc0a0fbf2fcf8bc PDF Text Text Carrie (Bowerman) Williams Diaries 1894 -1916 and 1901 Carolyn "Carrie" Williams b. abt 1855 married Edwin Allsion Williams in 1882. She is the daughter o f Levi Vincent Bowerman and Mary M. Haight. The Carrie W illiams diaries a re held at the Prince Edward County Archives and have the accession numbersA2001.016 085 and A2001.016.082 - 100a. Transcribed by Lydia W ytenbroek, history student at Trinity W estern University, Langley, British Columbia and posted here with her permission. Pam Noxon, archivist at the PEC Archives, also grants permission for this posting. Thanks to Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey, Associate Professor at Trinity W estern University, for her role in this effort. Copyright: © L ydia W ytenbroek and Randy Saylor, 2008 First Diary (1894 - 1895,1911 - 1916) A2001.016.085 Notes - the ends of right pages cut off. Most I could guess at, if I couldn’t I put a question mark. - thoa= I think she uses this as an abbreviation for one of R achel’s boys. Thomas? Beginning of Diary |pg 1 - Cover] Carrie E W illiams Bloomfield 1894 [pg2] Leb 21st 1894 John and I went to napanee by |? | to spend a week with Rachel, took her quite by surprise. Leb 25th Rachel and I with the two children John and Gerald drove over a little while see Aunt Rachel Sills �Feb 27th Rachel had Mr and Mrs Shannon Mr and Mrs Curry over for the evening March 1st I set today to go home but baby was sick all night so did not go. Mrs Shannon had some teeth drawn and offered so kindly to go with me me that I w ent down and had 5 out 2 were [inteerated? infected?] and all but one badly [d?] March 2n John and I went to the d dentist and got one tooth filled. March 3r Mrs Shannon went with [possibly me? but cut off?] d this pm and I had 8 more teeth drawn they were double upper teeth and one [?] tooth they came very hard, he let [?] of one and took another pair of [?] Gerald got worse after I left and Rachel sent down to the office for Stanley and D octor [Pg 3] March 4th Stanley sick all day as well as baby. I had fever all night. March 5th Had hard work to summon courage to go again this morning did not rest very well my nerve seemed all gone Mrs Shannon came and I got the rest out 6 of them which made 19 in all. The younger brother drew the last ones. March 6th John and I came home by train the roads were so bad. Had Stan telaphone [sic] to father to meet me at the train but they could not get it out, so we walked found Moses and Fannie Yourey here March 19th Nettie Cronk came to sew will make Mothers [sic] brown part silk dress, and brown [prints?]. And make one cashmere over w ith some new stuff for me March 24th My birth day [sic] 39 years old R achel and Stanley and Gerald took us so by surprise by coming in about 5 o ’clock they crossed the ferry found very bad �roads. March 29th One of Freeman Talcots [sic] little boys died March 31st Some chickens hatched out April 3r Father and I went with Rachel to the boat d [pg 4] April 1st Kit Talcots little boy buried and the young o ne died so that it was given out at the funeral first one of membraneous [sic] croup and got a new suite of clothes for Merton he made a choice himself. April 12th Mary Williams came after school to stay all night. Rachel and Stanley came quite unexpectedly, his business is likely c ome to an end there April 14th Mary Williams went to Picton with thos and I, butter ,19cts & ,20cts eggs ,10cts April 16th Rachel and Stanley got here tonight very tired and down. Gerald glad to see them A heavy shower just after they got in but caught Father with the last load of their things. April 21st John and I went to market 18 [lbs?] butter and 8 doz eggs got 18 & 20 cts for butter lOcts for eggs. May 4th Rachel and I and the 4 children w ent out to W K Bowermans. We had a very pleasant visit, Willie took our photos. Plum trees out today. Arbour day the boys raked the school yard this fore [sic] room. W illie & Edith have such lots of views and [?] [Pg 5] May 8th Aunt Lydia invited us over to spend the day with her thinking it was her birthday but yesterday was the day. [leve?] and weatherman too was there, we made and put down a new carpet which she had got, in the dining room. May 12th A letter from J Biddle in regard to the boys going to school he sent two blank forms for me to fill out for Merton and Thos �John is too young for a year yet. May 15th Parker Williams cut his throat this am w hich has cast a gloom over us all, as he was here so lately and has seemed so friendly, he w as still living at three this pm. May 18th Parker Williams died this evening. May 22n We have had four rainy days, Parker Williams d buried yesterday afternoon. Reuben Way took the o ld gobbler this morn it weighed 24lb when s dressed. May 25th Got E rameys |sic| letter which says she has a situation for one as assistant matron at the school and that John can to too E ven with all that it seems a great under­ taking for me. Lavina Dorland reached home [pg 6] this morning. Father and I were at the station to see her, and her two children. June 8lh Aunt Elizabeth came up this am the first time since Gmother left us I w ent down for her. Samuel Cook went down w ith us. John & I. June 14thWent to Picton this pm staid [sic] at E [Garb... ?] all night- Thos with me, got $5.00 worth of [sh...?| for barn at [Yeryville?]. June 15thWe came on to Napanee this [morn] found uncle Nelsons all gone down to Tom [Gil..?] s o we had to walk to Napanee in a great [h...hurry?] started V i past 11 o ’clock very tired and warm got the impression taken and walked up to Mr Currys [sic] where we stay all nigt. Went to see |M.. could be mr or mrs?] Shannon a few minutes. June 16thWent to the dentists again he finished the impression. Found aunt Rachel uncle [N...?] [lid?], Tom & Lydia, W illi, & Mary, and Maud. We [walked?] up on the other side of the river and [hailed?] a Ipasby?] out rowing who rowed us across. June 18th Deb came down this evening. Very [warm] June 19th uncle Nelson aunt Rachel Deb Thos [d...?] w ent to see the girls, Deb stoped [sic] with May and [w...?] �[Pg7] 1894 went on to take dinner with Tom & Lydia, it rained m ost - o f the way after w e left - Pringles. June 20th Uncle Nelson took us up this morning to Mrs Currys [sic]. I went down and got my teeth. July 15thJane Cronk had us all go there for dinner and tea all but Father & Stanley, said she wanted to see the boys all play togather [sic]. July 17th M J Jones invited the boys and I there to spend W illies Dorlands birth day [sic] but changed their minds and had us there today instead o f tomorrow, G Jones takes Willie to Glen Island tomorrow. July 26th Mary Waring came Aug 8th Rachel Bill and Lewis Varney here for a visit - E Varney could not come Aug 10th Gilbert & M Jane Jones, Lavina & Willie and little Bessie here for tea. Rachel picking long black berries for pa. Spet 23r A long jump in time and place of writing d the boys and I have been at [Westtown?] boarding school 3 w eeks and find some disappointments and some very pleasant people. We have had some very warm weather very pleasant today. [pg 8] Oct 17th Maryanna [Boldeston?] took me to Westchester to do some trading got hats and guernseys and ties. A nice day and a pretty place though the wind blew very hard going over Up to Society tonight - subject natural History Oct 18th Dear little Geralds photo came today also Em Pringelles. Lizzie Thorp and I went to Jos Rhodes to see [?] articles provided by the Gild for the poor. Oct 25th Thomas and John were invited to a birthday party made for Mary Haines They had a pleasant time, grapes and Bananas, and games. I went and spent the time with Merton in his room so he would not feel bad. Oct 26th A piece of the birthday cake and some �candy came today which they divided with Merton and I. Nov 8th Susan Fosythes brother gave a lecture tonight- on Switzerland with views by Magic lantern which I e njoyed very much, the views were so [?] natural, he gave me quite a diseription [sic] of the a valanche, the tunnels, the bridges, the hotel [?] they being the aristocrats of the place, and finished v iews with a few of two St-Bernards dogs. They w ere fine. Nov 15th Anna Walton lectured this [?] in Panama and beyond also views. [pg9] Nov 18th Ann Fry Rebecca Cristman and Lizzie Lees n iece were here today I spent a little time with them and was insisted to visit them, Susan Forsythe, Harry Alger and John Carter invited some to meet Amilla Green and Susan [Alsop?] which made a pleasant party for a little o ver an hour refreshments lemonade and crackers. Nov 29th Roberts gave a lecture on Alaska illustrated and the views were fine, some showed a wall o f ice and the snow caped [sic] mountains, some o f the Alaska Indians photos and some views o f Totam [sic] poles and some v iews of the towns and streets in them. He also had some of the curios a rattle the Drs shake over sick p eoples heads and if they were not cured were bound and left to die. he had two small silver spoons an two large ones of some kind of [horn?], and a small seal skin in the natural c olor also another animal head and all on. Deer 3 rdJust got word that the apples from home are at the station. Deer 4th The barrels are here at last ours quite bruised and beginning to rot some of them. Deer 6th Harry Alger lectured on Boston and had views o f the city shown by magic lantern, which we enjoyed o ne o f Longfellows [sic] home [pg 10] Deer 21st Robert Engle gave a lecture on Florida beuti fully illustrated with magic lantern slides. �V iews of the interior o f a large hotel were fine, interior o f a cave. A crop o f pineapples the [p... ?] w ith fruit on. Orange trees loaded with oranges and a pile on the ground that made your mouth water for one. Xmas night - Surely the people here have been e xceedingly kind in remembering me as I [?] had many little tokens and messages o f love written on some which brings a pleasant [feeling??] tonight with regard myself but the dear children have missed the pleasure which xmas usually brought for them, but are brave about it [a... ?] say “Mother don’t mind about us”. A letter from [M sm?] Deer 26th I attended the lecture on Washington this evening g iven by Albert [Votan?] he showed us some views of the W hite House and views of some of the interior, he [a... ?] had President & Mrs Cleavlands pictures. Dec 27th Two parcels from home today, one napkins a very nice silk handkerchief from aunt Lydia a pretty little pin from Rachel & a package o f [?] and butter and hichory [sic] nuts from Mother which w e shall enjoy. [pg 11] New Years night -1895. The boys and I have just been up to the tower to look at the moon which is and well worth going to see the volcanoes can be plainly seen & mountains. Anna Haines gave me a nice hemstitching handkerchief found it on my bed when I went to dress for dinner. Jan 5th Here we are almost alone in this big building Lizzie Lee staid [sic] and Regina [Roat?] is sick in bed the kitchen part o f the community sill here Jan 7th Charles the stage driver at z Hanies request took two horses and carriage and Lizzie Lee the boys and I went to Wertchester got some books for Merton also slippers, then drove around the place some. Saw the normal school buildings built of serpentine stone of a greenish color Jan 15th School began today everything noise and bustle again Jan 18thWatson Davees gave a lecture on Martin Luther �a lso views. Jan 26thThe girls societies had a contest [Snowmans?] Occidentals and diserve [sic] [credit?] as all recited very nicely Emma Holloway attracted most attention in a light dress with beautiful rose buds and checks the same shade several remarked her as being a perfect picture. Many wore flowers fresh from some green house [pg 12] 1895 Feb 6th So very cold the lecture was postponed thermometer 4° below zero. Snowing and blowing Feb 7th no mail this morning trains not running Feb 15thWarren Goodwin gave his lecture A [Forting...?] Scotland illustrated. How the schollars [sic] enjoy the sledding the track is where I have a good view [from?] my window. Feb 19thThe boys and I with many others went to the farm house to partake o f an excellent dinner prepared there at Thomas Copes expence [sic] for those who are not members of Philadephia yearly meeting, had such a good dinner of turkey [oisters?] [cake?] ice cream [?] oranges, grapes, bannanas [sic], figs candies, coffee, & c. W e have had a great deal of sickness most of them are better, among the rest Merton & John had the mumps, not sure about Thomas. Four new nurses here nurses. Merton and John just able to go down for their dinner. March 3 r John did not get up this morning d feeling poorly again and Thomas and Merton coplaining [sic] also when the Dr came he thought best for them to go to bed [a... ?] their room is cold and their sickness [?] [pg 13] 1895 to take the form of mumps again and the nursery is full of boys with mumps, plneumonia [sic] and one case o f typhoid fever, over 30 cases o f mumps all boys. �March 19th Gave up and came to the nursery f eeling sure I have the mumps at last did not go to bed but felt badly. March 23r Mother took me very much by d surprise by sending her photograph for my birthday after asking in her last letter if she should come and spend my birthday w ith me, but it never occured [sic] to me what she had in view. March 24th Spent my 40th birthday in bed March 30th up today for the first feeling sick at the stomach still weak and miserable April 1st Mary Anna Balderson kindly invited m e down there for a few days and I went today found one of her little girls sick in bed with mumps April 3r d [pg 14] “Ships that pass in the night & speak each other in [passing?] Only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the dark S o, on the ocean of life we pass & speak one another, Only a look and a voice Then darkness & a silence.” Mizpah The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another, Gen 31:49. Go They way, and I go mine Apart, yet not afar; Only a thin veil hangs between T he pathways where we are; And “God keep watch between thee and I” This is my prayer. He looks thy way, He looketh mine, And keeps us near. I know not where thy road may lie, Or which way mine will be, If mine will lead through parching [sand?] And thine beside the sea; �Y et “God keep watch between thee and [me?] so never fear. He holds thy hand, He claspeth mine A nd keeps us near [pg 15] Should wealth and fame, perchance be thine, A nd my lot lowly be; Or you be sad and sorrowful, And glory be for me; Yet “God keep watch ‘tween thee and me,” B oth be His care, One arm ‘round thee and one ‘round me W ill keep us near. I sigh, sometimes, to see thy face, But since this may not be, I’ll leave thee to the care of Him, Who cares for thee and me, “I’ll keep thee both beneath my wings,” This comforts dear. One wing o ’er thee and one o ’er me so we are near; And though our paths be separate, And they way is not mine, Yet, coming to the mercy seat M y soul will meet with thine, And “God keep watch ‘tween thee and m e,” [pg 16] I’ll whisper there. He blesseth thee, he blesseth me, And we are near. April 12th 1911. Foot-Path to Peace van Dyke “To be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play �and to look up at the stars, to be satisfied w ith your possessions, but not content w ith yourself until you have made the best o f them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and m eanness, and to fear nothing except cowardice; to be governed by your admirations rather than your disgusts to covet nothing that is your neighbors e xcept his kindness of heart and g entleness of manners; to think [well?] o f your enemies, often of your friends and every day of Christ; to spend as much time as you can, with body and w ith spirit, in God’s out-of-doors; these little guide-posts on the foot path to peace.” Copied from Mary Nash’s letter Sep 10-11 [pg 17] Copy of a note written by Thomas when teaching at S. S. no4 12. 5 p.m. 8-23-04 Dear Mother I am sitting at my desk eating my dinner from my left hand and writing to thee with my right Yes I did think of thee when I [emptied?] m y dinner box. Taking it all around I think the present year has its pleasures as well as its troubles, and I intend to enjoy it as much as possiable [sic] as I go along. Copied July 2n 1916 d Copied from one of cousin Lydia Blairs letters “now boys here are some conundrums for you to guess as you sit around the fire.” 1) If a Filipeno [sic] should eat his father and mother what w ould he be? 2) When you turn the Xrays on a dog’s lungs what do you see? �3) When a goat eats a rabbit and you turn the Xrays on his stomach what do you see? [pg IB] 4) Why is a man on a red hot stove like one in [head?] 5) When one little darkey dies what do all the other little darkies do? 1. answer. When a Philipeno [sic] eats his father and mother hes [sic] an orphan isnt [sic] he? 2n When you turn the Xrays on d a d ogs lungs you see the seat of his pants 3 r When a goat eats a rabbit and you turn on d Xrays on his stomach you see a hare in the butter. 4th The man on a red hot stove is better off 5 thWhen one little darkey dies all the other little darkies go black berrying [sic] (burying) “see?” When a man marries his trouble begins Buttoning waists and putting in pins L ooking at bonnets to see if they’re straight; Ready to start, then having to wait. Hunting for robbers under each bed; Roused in the night for the blankets to spread W hen the rain comes, tho your wrapped in [?] Roused with a shout, all the windows to close. [pg 19] Summoned at noon to start up the fire, Get in the milk, in your scanty attire, Run to the stone for the food you would eat G et in the ice ore it melts in the street. Hurry to work, hurry back with your pay W hen a man marries so passes the day. Detroit Free Press 1916 Copied from a letter written by Mimmie McConkey in 1912 while caring for Aunt Elizabeth Cadman T he last few years of her life when she became a �great care. She writes “These tiems are so often in my mind.” I know thy burden child, I shaped it, Raised it on mine own hand Made no proportion in its weight to thine strength maid it For even as I laid it on, I said I shall be near, and, while she leans on me This burden shall be mine not hers. [pg 20] [blank] [pg 21] [some kind of magazine paper? posted in?] [A type written poem] DO N’T TAKE IT TO HEART T here’s many a trouble W ould break like a bubble, And into the waters of Lethe depart, Did we not rehearse it, And tenderly nurse it, And give it a permanent place in the heart. There’s many a sorrow, Would vanish tomorrow Were we but willing to furnish the wings; So sadly intruding A nd quietly brooding, It hatches out all sorts of horrible things. Resolved to be merry, All worry to ferry Across the tamed waters that make us forget, And no longer fearful, But happy and cheerful, We feel life has much that’s worth living for yet. [pg 22] Mother’s Diary 2/21/94 and �2 /21/94 John and she on a walk tiy to visit and Rachel & Gerald & Uncle Stanley. [home?] teeth extracted, 19 in all. 3/6 Returned home 3/24 Birthday, 39 years old 4/12 Mary Williams came over from school. 4/20 Rachel & Stanley left napanee. 5/4 Rachel & I & the 4 children went to W. K. Bowermans 5 /8 Visited Aunt Lydia 5/12 a letter from J biddle re the boys attending W esttown school. 6/15 Thos. accompanied to napanee to get denture impressions. 9/23 Have been at Westtown Boarding School 3 w eeks June 10/92 Above written by my Father, Thomas Williams A nne W. [pg 23] Number o f steps from B acement to 3rdfloor 4 then a passage 2 small platform 9 more brings us to slate floor and door out doors. 5 more we reach hall way to the right main hall, to the left water tower. 12 more a landing turn squeeze around 11 more we reach hall on 2 n floor d 10 another landing turn squeeze around and 9 more reach hall on 3rdfloor A ll this is to be swept daily. 62 steps in all. Westtown Westtown. �S lumber till another morrow Brings its stress of joy and sorrow Fearless in the Father’s sightSlumber on Good night. Slumber till another morrow Brings its stress of joy and sorrow Fearless in the Father’s sightSlumber on Good night. the 24th A rainy morning so we go to H ow ard’s to have lunch on his verandah. John Bates and his M other will be there. I hope you two are having a pleasant day. Loving by Merton I read several of the Friends papers yesterday. Second Diary (1901) [A 2001.016.082- 100a] [pg 1] June 10, 1992 I think this was written by Carrie W illiams Anne Jan 1st 1901. Our little circle still remains unbroken all permitted to see the dawn of the 20 Century. M other and aunt Lydia and M erton went down to Stanleys. Jan 2nd The boys and I were invited to Eliza Varneys W e got as far as the office and found a card from Eliza saying she had �been called to attend Jane Bonsteels funeral and would not be home, so we went to Reuben [Brampcomb’s?] had such a nice v isit staid till 12 o ’clock a bad start for the boys tomorrow they have enjoyed their holidays and the visits made. 6th Father, Mother, the boys and I staid w ith Eliza Varney for dinner after meeting which w as held in her house, she is very certain the swelling in Mothers face is a cancerous growth and advises her to have something done at once. 9th Mother went down to stay a few days with [Pg 2] Rachel went with the boys when they went to school and Thomas drove down with her and got back in time for school in afternoon. 13th Grandpa and Aunt Lydia staid [sic] at E. Varneys after meeting today. 18th Mother came home this morning. Stanley and R achel had brought her up to Grandpa’s yesterday and she staid [sic] there all night. 19th Thomas went to the office this evening and brought cousin Sallies photos they are so good a calander [sic] also from cousin L. Blair one for Father one for Aunt Lydia 20th Father and Mother staid [sic] with aunt Lydia after meeting for dinner. 21st The boys brought word tonight that the Queen is not expected to live. 22n I walked over to spend the afternoon with d aunt Lydia, Grandpa came in about 2. 20 o ’clock saying the bell was tolling which no doubt was for the Queen [Pg 3] When the boys came home they brought word that she died, by the English time 6.30 pm. It brings a f eeling of great sadness to hear of the death o f our beloved Queen. 23r Father came up with Stanleys team for d �some one to go down as S & R are both sick so aunt Lydia & mother both went. 24th Father brought aunt L. home tonight 2 5th The man in Stanleys old house brought mother to the mills and father took her to a cancer Dr who E. Varney recommends by the name of Biddle, he gave her medicine. 27th Father & Mother went out to Walter Leavens to see aunt Rachel whose nose is bad so Phebe L eavens brought word to meeting. 28th Looked for aunt Rachel all day but she did not come Rachel Stanley and Gerald had been up to Grandpa’s for dinner they brought aunt Lydia and came down for a little while after they left Merton & [?]. [pg 4] out to Walter Leavens found the boys better aunt R afraid of taking cold in her nose so she did not come. Eliza Varney very sick. 29thWalter brought aunt R this morn. I w alked up to tell aunt L she was here Grandpa took me to see E. Varney but the Dr (Farley) did not wish anyone to see him. Grand-pa and aunt Lydia spent the evening here with aunt Rachel. 30th Pa came for Mother and aunt Rachel to spend the day there took aunt R out to Walters this p.m. Feb 2st [sic] Quarterly meeting Very small missed E. Varney. Margret-Boon spoke nicely, she and A bigal Garratt here this evening also Grandpa and aunt L. 3r Meeting small though good Marie d (Haight) Foster and Lou here for dinner. Eliza Varney better. [Pg 5] Feb 8th Merton came home tonight saying he thought we could go down to aunt E. Cadmans so we are going to try to go to market and �then on. Grand pa & aunt L here for tea. Feb 9thWent to market Merton put the horse in at uncle Stephens and we made a pleasant little call there aunt L. gave us a little lunch we staid [sic] till baby woke up a dear little girl started about 11, drove the ice to the dry dock, road heavy wind blowing hard and very cold so took the land road there, met Stan and Rachel which seemed quite a coincident as a few minutes earlier on our part and we would not have met They were posting bills, we took a f ew with us. We got to aunt E.s about 15 min to 3 very cold and the storm increasing found the road badly drifted from school house. Minnie gone aunt E. alone. A very pleasant boy here with them. [pg 6] 10th Spent a pleasant but quiet day here w ith the old people Uncle R not very w ell. 11th Started for home this p.m. found roads good after we got to schoolhouse & weather milder, got in Picton in time to bring Thomas home John had caught a chance with one of the boys. Mother had got on very well but pretty tired. 14th Stanleys sale today. Father & Mother went d own yesterday. 16th Father & Mother came home tonight M other very tired, the things went off very well at sale R felt very bad to see them go. 14th Father & Mother took dinner with Pa and aunt L. Then aunt L came down here to talk over how we are to help Rachel with her moving. Mother has decided to go though not very able. [Pg7] 18th Father & Mother went down to Rachels. �2 1st The boys brought word Father had been smothered with the gas from the engine and was entirely unconscious. Stan happened in and came back to Picton for the Dr and sent Merton from school down to Greenbush for Mother, they took him down with them. 24th Aunt L came home with us after meeting a very stormy evening has been snowing very fast and wind beginning to blow. Sept 29th And now the Summer is gone. A beautiful season no [doubt?] as in most seasons, but rain enough to keep everything green and fresh. Our family has been mercifully preserved from many known dangers. Mother came home after getting Rachels things inside the door at Hallowell Mills with a very bad [felon?], was really sick with it, and it was more than one month before it began to get better. During haying Father fell from a load of hay on his head bruising his head & giving him a stiff neck [pg 8] Stanley had a narrow escape from drowning helping Grandpa fix a wire & pail for draining water at the Mills. Thomas got badly hurt while w heeling through Picton, he collided with a horse and buggy. Walter Leavens happened there in time to take him to the Dr, then after bandaging his shoulder and arm w hich was badly hurt, he brought him home about 11-30 o ’clock in a dazed condition from which he did not recover till next morning H is shoulder slowly grew stronger but he [remains?] threatened with fever, he consulted the Dr and soon began to get better. Ada and Mary Switzer called to see him besides many others w ho seemed very much concerned about him. After getting better we made several visits and they and Grandpa spent three or four days at the banks. Mary Switzer and friends spent one day with them Ralph Leavens too was there part of two days. �[pg 9] After examinations were over for Thomas and Merton w hich were hard, Mertons lasted 8 days, he went d own and helped Stanley get in his hay, then brought the machine and helped get ours in. Thomas & Ralph wheeled down to Long Point and back the same day, started about 4 in the a.m. came home about 11 making about 44 miles from here, then Thomas went to help Hawkins hoe for the next four days w hich was very hard work for him W e made a number of visits and had quite a lot of visitors. Helen & Jarvis English G eorge & Marne & Mae Anderson spent several days with Aunt Lydia. Kenneth Switzer was here one evening. Mary Switzer & her friend Margret Farrol were here one afternoon. Uncle Nelson and Aunt Rachel Sills, Mary & W alter, Zella & baby Hubert. Aunt Elizabeth Cadman staid [sic] two weeks or so while having her nose treated. [pg 10] Ryerson Sills & Mary were here Abbie Richardson and Aunt Lydia Hubbs, Cousin Rachel and E liza Haight Charles Bell & Florence Christy P atience Robinson also Carrie Robinson L eonia Dorland, Margret, John, Arthur. An old friend by the name of Harvey Haight W e returned Helens and Jarvis visit, w ere invited to Switzers for tea, went to Bruce Yarwoods. Went to Phebe Leavens’ Also to Walter Leavens. We attended Carrie B Robinson & Auson B H arveys wedding, Merton stood up with them Thomas acted as usher, and all went to James Swetmans for the tea, 20 in all. Carrie looked very nice in her white dress of organdie with satin yoke, and white ribbon. The tea w as nice, and everything seemed to go �smoothly as could be desired. The meeting house nearly full E Varney made a nice [pg 11] prayer and spoke very fitting for the occasion, Ralph Leavens brought his camera and took several photos of the wedding party also the company And now the boys are back to school. Ryerson and Walter opposed Thomas going to school this year but Dr thought he might try it for a time. John too had several poor spells one day w hich has greatly troubled me, still he is going and was promoted so has skipped to same room that Merton did. Thomas took good marks in his examination and Merton took Honors. Tonight finds us all home and in usual health. Rachel and Stanley and Gerald here for dinner. Matura Bowerman has been w ith us for two weeks but is with aunt Lydia tonight she has helped me a lot both in house work and sewing. � 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 Carolyn "Carrie" Williams Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th and 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carolyn "Carrie" Williams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894-1916 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 and 20th Century, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Carolyn "Carrie" Williams Diary, 1894-1916 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 Carolyn "Carrie" Williams Diary, 1894-1916 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. February 21, 1894 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Carolyn "Carrie" Willaims Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text Carrie (Bowerman) Williams Diaries 1894 -1916 and 1901 Carolyn "Carrie" Williams b. abt 1855 married Edwin Allsion Williams in 1882. She is the daughter of Levi Vincent Bowerman and Mary M. Haight. The Carrie Williams diaries are held at the Prince Edward County Archives and have the accession numbersA2001.016 085 and A2001.016.082 - 100a. Transcribed by Lydia Wytenbroek, history student at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia and posted here with her permission. Pam Noxon, archivist at the PEC Archives, also grants permission for this posting. Thanks to Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey, Associate Professor at Trinity Western University, for her role in this effort. Copyright: © Lydia Wytenbroek and Randy Saylor, 2008 First Diary (1894 - 1895,1911 - 1916) A2001.016.085 Notes - the ends of right pages cut off. Most I could guess at, if I couldn’t I put a question mark. - thoa= I think she uses this as an abbreviation for one of Rachel’s boys. Thomas? Beginning of Diary |pg 1 - Cover] Carrie E Williams Bloomfield 1894 [pg2] Leb 21st 1894 John and I went to napanee by |?| to spend a week with Rachel, took her quite by surprise. Leb 25th Rachel and I with the two children John and Gerald drove over a little while see Aunt Rachel Sills �Feb 27thRachel had Mr and Mrs Shannon Mr and Mrs Curry over for the evening March 1stI set today to go home but baby was sick all night so did not go. Mrs Shannon had some teeth drawn and offered so kindly to go with me me that I went down and had 5 out 2 were [inteerated? infected?] and all but one badly [d?] March 2n dJohn and I went to the dentist and got one tooth filled. March 3r dMrs Shannon went with [possibly me? but cut off?] this pm and I had 8 more teeth drawn they were double upper teeth and one [?] tooth they came very hard, he let [?] of one and took another pair of [?] Gerald got worse after I left and Rachel sent down to the office for Stanley and Doctor [Pg 3] March 4thStanley sick all day as well as baby. I had fever all night. March 5thHad hard work to summon courage to go again this morning did not rest very well my nerve seemed all gone Mrs Shannon came and I got the rest out 6 of them which made 19 in all. The younger brother drew the last ones. March 6thJohn and I came home by train the roads were so bad. Had Stan telaphone [sic] to father to meet me at the train but they could not get it out, so we walked found Moses and Fannie Yourey here March 19thNettie Cronk came to sew will make Mothers [sic] brown part silk dress, and brown [prints?]. And make one cashmere over with some new stuff for me March 24thMy birth day [sic] 39 years old Rachel and Stanley and Gerald took us so by surprise by coming in about 5 o’clock they crossed the ferry found very bad �roads. March 29thOne of Freeman Talcots [sic] little boys died March 31st Some chickens hatched out April 3r dFather and I went with Rachel to the boat [pg 4] April 1st Kit Talcots little boy buried and the young one died so that it was given out at the funeral first one of membraneous [sic] croup and got a new suite of clothes for Merton he made a choice himself. April 12thMary Williams came after school to stay all night. Rachel and Stanley came quite unexpectedly, his business is likely come to an end there April 14thMary Williams went to Picton with thos and I, butter ,19cts & ,20cts eggs ,10cts April 16thRachel and Stanley got here tonight very tired and down. Gerald glad to see them A heavy shower just after they got in but caught Father with the last load of their things. April 21stJohn and I went to market 18 [lbs?] butter and 8 doz eggs got 18 & 20 cts for butter lOcts for eggs. May 4thRachel and I and the 4 children went out to W K Bowermans. We had a very pleasant visit, Willie took our photos. Plum trees out today. Arbour day the boys raked the school yard this fore [sic] room. Willie & Edith have such lots of views and [?] [Pg 5] May 8thAunt Lydia invited us over to spend the day with her thinking it was her birthday but yesterday was the day. [leve?] and weatherman too was there, we made and put down a new carpet which she had got, in the dining room. May 12thA letter from J Biddle in regard to the boys going to school he sent two blank forms for me to fill out for Merton and Thos �John is too young for a year yet. May 15thParker Williams cut his throat this am which has cast a gloom over us all, as he was here so lately and has seemed so friendly, he was still living at three this pm. May 18thParker Williams died this evening. May 22n dWe have had four rainy days, Parker Williams buried yesterday afternoon. Reuben Way took the old gobbler this morn it weighed 24lb s when dressed. May 25thGot E rameys |sic| letter which says she has a situation for one as assistant matron at the school and that John can to too Even with all that it seems a great under­ taking for me. Lavina Dorland reached home [pg 6] this morning. Father and I were at the station to see her, and her two children. June 8lhAunt Elizabeth came up this am the first time since Gmother left us I went down for her. Samuel Cook went down with us. John & I. June 14thWent to Picton this pm staid [sic] at E [Garb... ?] all night- Thos with me, got $5.00 worth of [sh...?| for barn at [Yeryville?]. June 15thWe came on to Napanee this [morn] found uncle Nelsons all gone down to Tom [Gil..?] so we had to walk to Napanee in a great [h...hurry?] started Vi past 11 o’clock very tired and warm got the impression taken and walked up to Mr Currys [sic] where we stay all nigt. Went to see |M.. could be mr or mrs?] Shannon a few minutes. June 16thWent to the dentists again he finished the impression. Found aunt Rachel uncle [N...?] [lid?], Tom & Lydia, Willi, & Mary, and Maud. We [walked?] up on the other side of the river and [hailed?] a Ipasby?] out rowing who rowed us across. June 18thDeb came down this evening. Very [warm] June 19thuncle Nelson aunt Rachel Deb Thos [d...?] went to see the girls, Deb stoped [sic] with May and [w...?] �[Pg7] 1894 went on to take dinner with Tom & Lydia, it rained most - of the way after we left - Pringles. June 20thUncle Nelson took us up this morning to Mrs Currys [sic]. I went down and got my teeth. July 15thJane Cronk had us all go there for dinner and tea all but Father & Stanley, said she wanted to see the boys all play togather [sic]. July 17thM J Jones invited the boys and I there to spend Willies Dorlands birth day [sic] but changed their minds and had us there today instead of tomorrow, G Jones takes Willie to Glen Island tomorrow. July 26thMary Waring came Aug 8thRachel Bill and Lewis Varney here for a visit - E Varney could not come Aug 10thGilbert & M Jane Jones, Lavina & Willie and little Bessie here for tea. Rachel picking long black berries for pa. Spet 23r dA long jump in time and place of writing the boys and I have been at [Westtown?] boarding school 3 weeks and find some disappointments and some very pleasant people. We have had some very warm weather very pleasant today. [pg 8] Oct 17thMaryanna [Boldeston?] took me to Westchester to do some trading got hats and guernseys and ties. A nice day and a pretty place though the wind blew very hard going over Up to Society tonight - subject natural History Oct 18thDear little Geralds photo came today also Em Pringelles. Lizzie Thorp and I went to Jos Rhodes to see [?] articles provided by the Gild for the poor. Oct 25thThomas and John were invited to a birthday party made for Mary Haines They had a pleasant time, grapes and Bananas, and games. I went and spent the time with Merton in his room so he would not feel bad. Oct 26thA piece of the birthday cake and some �candy came today which they divided with Merton and I. Nov 8thSusan Fosythes brother gave a lecture tonight- on Switzerland with views by Magic lantern which I enjoyed very much, the views were so [?] natural, he gave me quite a diseription [sic] of the avalanche, the tunnels, the bridges, the hotel [?] they being the aristocrats of the place, and finished views with a few of two St-Bernards dogs. They were fine. Nov 15thAnna Walton lectured this [?] in Panama and beyond also views. [pg9] Nov 18thAnn Fry Rebecca Cristman and Lizzie Lees niece were here today I spent a little time with them and was insisted to visit them, Susan Forsythe, Harry Alger and John Carter invited some to meet Amilla Green and Susan [Alsop?] which made a pleasant party for a little over an hour refreshments lemonade and crackers. Nov 29thRoberts gave a lecture on Alaska illustrated and the views were fine, some showed a wall of ice and the snow caped [sic] mountains, some of the Alaska Indians photos and some views of Totam [sic] poles and some views of the towns and streets in them. He also had some of the curios a rattle the Drs shake over sick peoples heads and if they were not cured were bound and left to die. he had two small silver spoons an two large ones of some kind of [horn?], and a small seal skin in the natural color also another animal head and all on. Deer 3rdJust got word that the apples from home are at the station. Deer 4thThe barrels are here at last ours quite bruised and beginning to rot some of them. Deer 6thHarry Alger lectured on Boston and had views of the city shown by magic lantern, which we enjoyed one of Longfellows [sic] home [pg 10] Deer 21st Robert Engle gave a lecture on Florida beuti fully illustrated with magic lantern slides. �Views of the interior of a large hotel were fine, interior of a cave. A crop of pineapples the [p... ?] with fruit on. Orange trees loaded with oranges and a pile on the ground that made your mouth water for one. Xmas night - Surely the people here have been exceedingly kind in remembering me as I [?] had many little tokens and messages of love written on some which brings a pleasant [feeling??] tonight with regard myself but the dear children have missed the pleasure which xmas usually brought for them, but are brave about it [a... ?] say “Mother don’t mind about us”. A letter from [M sm?] Deer 26thI attended the lecture on Washington this evening given by Albert [Votan?] he showed us some views of the White House and views of some of the interior, he [a... ?] had President & Mrs Cleavlands pictures. Dec 27thTwo parcels from home today, one napkins a very nice silk handkerchief from aunt Lydia a pretty little pin from Rachel & a package of [?] and butter and hichory [sic] nuts from Mother which we shall enjoy. [pg 11] New Years night -1895. The boys and I have just been up to the tower to look at the moon which is and well worth going to see the volcanoes can be plainly seen & mountains. Anna Haines gave me a nice hemstitching handkerchief found it on my bed when I went to dress for dinner. Jan 5thHere we are almost alone in this big building Lizzie Lee staid [sic] and Regina [Roat?] is sick in bed the kitchen part of the community sill here Jan 7thCharles the stage driver at z Hanies request took two horses and carriage and Lizzie Lee the boys and I went to Wertchester got some books for Merton also slippers, then drove around the place some. Saw the normal school buildings built of serpentine stone of a greenish color Jan 15thSchool began today everything noise and bustle again Jan 18thWatson Davees gave a lecture on Martin Luther �also views. Jan 26thThe girls societies had a contest [Snowmans?] Occidentals and diserve [sic] [credit?] as all recited very nicely Emma Holloway attracted most attention in a light dress with beautiful rose buds and checks the same shade several remarked her as being a perfect picture. Many wore flowers fresh from some green house [pg 12] 1895 Feb 6thSo very cold the lecture was postponed thermometer 4° below zero. Snowing and blowing Feb 7thno mail this morning trains not running Feb 15thWarren Goodwin gave his lecture A [Forting...?] Scotland illustrated. How the schollars [sic] enjoy the sledding the track is where I have a good view [from?] my window. Feb 19thThe boys and I with many others went to the farm house to partake of an excellent dinner prepared there at Thomas Copes expence [sic] for those who are not members of Philadephia yearly meeting, had such a good dinner of turkey [oisters?] [cake?] ice cream [?] oranges, grapes, bannanas [sic], figs candies, coffee, & c. We have had a great deal of sickness most of them are better, among the rest Merton & John had the mumps, not sure about Thomas. Four new nurses here nurses. Merton and John just able to go down for their dinner. March 3r dJohn did not get up this morning feeling poorly again and Thomas and Merton coplaining [sic] also when the Dr came he thought best for them to go to bed [a... ?] their room is cold and their sickness [?] [pg 13] 1895 to take the form of mumps again and the nursery is full of boys with mumps, plneumonia [sic] and one case of typhoid fever, over 30 cases of mumps all boys. �March 19thGave up and came to the nursery feeling sure I have the mumps at last did not go to bed but felt badly. March 23r dMother took me very much by surprise by sending her photograph for my birthday after asking in her last letter if she should come and spend my birthday with me, but it never occured [sic] to me what she had in view. March 24thSpent my 40thbirthday in bed March 30thup today for the first feeling sick at the stomach still weak and miserable April 1st Mary Anna Balderson kindly invited me down there for a few days and I went today found one of her little girls sick in bed with mumps April 3r d [pg 14] “Ships that pass in the night & speak each other in [passing?] Only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the dark So, on the ocean of life we pass & speak one another, Only a look and a voice Then darkness & a silence.” Mizpah The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another, Gen 31:49. Go They way, and I go mine Apart, yet not afar; Only a thin veil hangs between The pathways where we are; And “God keep watch between thee and I” This is my prayer. He looks thy way, He looketh mine, And keeps us near. I know not where thy road may lie, Or which way mine will be, If mine will lead through parching [sand?] And thine beside the sea; �Yet “God keep watch between thee and [me?] so never fear. He holds thy hand, He claspeth mine And keeps us near [pg 15] Should wealth and fame, perchance be thine, And my lot lowly be; Or you be sad and sorrowful, And glory be for me; Yet “God keep watch ‘tween thee and me,” Both be His care, One arm ‘round thee and one ‘round me Will keep us near. I sigh, sometimes, to see thy face, But since this may not be, I’ll leave thee to the care of Him, Who cares for thee and me, “I’ll keep thee both beneath my wings,” This comforts dear. One wing o ’er thee and one o’er me - so we are near; And though our paths be separate, And they way is not mine, Yet, coming to the mercy seat My soul will meet with thine, And “God keep watch ‘tween thee and me,” [pg 16] I’ll whisper there. He blesseth thee, he blesseth me, And we are near. April 12th 1911. Foot-Path to Peace van Dyke “To be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play �and to look up at the stars, to be satisfied with your possessions, but not content with yourself until you have made the best of them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meanness, and to fear nothing except cowardice; to be governed by your admirations rather than your disgusts to covet nothing that is your neighbors except his kindness of heart and gentleness of manners; to think [well?] of your enemies, often of your friends and every day of Christ; to spend as much time as you can, with body and with spirit, in God’s out-of-doors; these little guide-posts on the foot path to peace.” Copied from Mary Nash’s letter Sep 10-11 [pg 17] Copy of a note written by Thomas when teaching at S. S. no4 12. 5 p.m. 8-23-04 Dear Mother I am sitting at my desk eating my dinner from my left hand and writing to thee with my right - Yes I did think of thee when I [emptied?] my dinner box. Taking it all around I think the present year has its pleasures as well as its troubles, and I intend to enjoy it as much as possiable [sic] as I go along. Copied July 2n d 1916 Copied from one of cousin Lydia Blairs letters “now boys here are some conundrums for you to guess as you sit around the fire.” 1) If a Filipeno [sic] should eat his father and mother what would he be? 2) When you turn the Xrays on a dog’s lungs what do you see? �3) When a goat eats a rabbit and you turn the Xrays on his stomach what do you see? [pg IB] 4) Why is a man on a red hot stove like one in [head?] 5) When one little darkey dies what do all the other little darkies do? 1. answer. When a Philipeno [sic] eats his father and mother hes [sic] an orphan isnt [sic] he? 2n dWhen you turn the Xrays on a dogs lungs you see the seat of his pants 3r dWhen a goat eats a rabbit and you turn on Xrays on his stomach you see a hare in the butter. 4thThe man on a red hot stove is better off 5thWhen one little darkey dies all the other little darkies go black berrying [sic] (burying) “see?” When a man marries his trouble begins Buttoning waists and putting in pins Looking at bonnets to see if they’re straight; Ready to start, then having to wait. Hunting for robbers under each bed; Roused in the night for the blankets to spread When the rain comes, tho your wrapped in [?] Roused with a shout, all the windows to close. [pg 19] Summoned at noon to start up the fire, Get in the milk, in your scanty attire, Run to the stone for the food you would eat Get in the ice ore it melts in the street. Hurry to work, hurry back with your pay When a man marries so passes the day. Detroit Free Press 1916 Copied from a letter written by Mimmie McConkey in 1912 while caring for Aunt Elizabeth Cadman The last few years of her life when she became a �great care. She writes “These tiems are so often in my mind.” I know thy burden child, I shaped it, Raised it on mine own hand Made no proportion in its weight to thine strength maid it For even as I laid it on, I said I shall be near, and, while she leans on me This burden shall be mine not hers. [pg 20] [blank] [pg 21] [some kind of magazine paper? posted in?] [A type written poem] DON’T TAKE IT TO HEART There’s many a trouble Would break like a bubble, And into the waters of Lethe depart, Did we not rehearse it, And tenderly nurse it, And give it a permanent place in the heart. There’s many a sorrow, Would vanish tomorrow Were we but willing to furnish the wings; So sadly intruding And quietly brooding, It hatches out all sorts of horrible things. Resolved to be merry, All worry to ferry Across the tamed waters that make us forget, And no longer fearful, But happy and cheerful, We feel life has much that’s worth living for yet. [pg 22] Mother’s Diary 2/21/94 and �2/21/94 John and she on a walk tiy to visit and Rachel & Gerald & Uncle Stanley. [home?] teeth extracted, 19 in all. 3/6 Returned home 3/24 Birthday, 39 years old 4/12 Mary Williams came over from school. 4/20 Rachel & Stanley left napanee. 5/4 Rachel & I & the 4 children went to W. K. Bowermans 5/8 Visited Aunt Lydia 5/12 a letter from J biddle re the boys attending Westtown school. 6/15 Thos. accompanied to napanee to get denture impressions. 9/23 Have been at Westtown Boarding School 3 weeks June 10/92 Above written by my Father, Thomas Williams Anne W. [pg 23] Number of steps from Bacement to 3rdfloor 4 then a passage 2 small platform 9 more brings us to slate floor and door out doors. 5 more we reach hall way to the right main hall, to the left water tower. 12 more a landing turn squeeze around 11 more we reach hall on 2n dfloor 10 another landing turn squeeze around and 9 more reach hall on 3rdfloor All this is to be swept daily. 62 steps in all. Westtown Westtown. �Slumber till another morrow Brings its stress of joy and sorrow Fearless in the Father’s sight- Slumber on Good night. Slumber till another morrow Brings its stress of joy and sorrow Fearless in the Father’s sight- Slumber on Good night. the 24th A rainy morning so we go to Howard’s to have lunch on his verandah. John Bates and his Mother will be there. I hope you two are having a pleasant day. Loving by Merton I read several of the Friends papers yesterday. Second Diary (1901) [A2001.016.082- 100a] [pg 1] June 10, 1992 I think this was written by Carrie Williams Anne Jan 1st 1901. Our little circle still remains unbroken all permitted to see the dawn of the 20 Century. Mother and aunt Lydia and Merton went down to Stanleys. Jan 2ndThe boys and I were invited to Eliza Varneys We got as far as the office and found a card from Eliza saying she had �been called to attend Jane Bonsteels funeral and would not be home, so we went to Reuben [Brampcomb’s?] had such a nice visit staid till 12 o’clock a bad start for the boys tomorrow they have enjoyed their holidays and the visits made. 6thFather, Mother, the boys and I staid with Eliza Varney for dinner after meeting which was held in her house, she is very certain the swelling in Mothers face is a cancerous growth and advises her to have something done at once. 9thMother went down to stay a few days with [Pg 2] Rachel went with the boys when they went to school and Thomas drove down with her and got back in time for school in afternoon. 13thGrandpa and Aunt Lydia staid [sic] at E. Varneys after meeting today. 18thMother came home this morning. Stanley and Rachel had brought her up to Grandpa’s yesterday and she staid [sic] there all night. 19thThomas went to the office this evening and brought cousin Sallies photos they are so good a calander [sic] also from cousin L. Blair one for Father one for Aunt Lydia 20thFather and Mother staid [sic] with aunt Lydia after meeting for dinner. 21st The boys brought word tonight that the Queen is not expected to live. 22n dI walked over to spend the afternoon with aunt Lydia, Grandpa came in about 2. 20 o’clock saying the bell was tolling which no doubt was for the Queen [Pg 3] When the boys came home they brought word that she died, by the English time 6.30 pm. It brings a feeling of great sadness to hear of the death of our beloved Queen. 23r dFather came up with Stanleys team for �some one to go down as S & R are both sick so aunt Lydia & mother both went. 24thFather brought aunt L. home tonight 25thThe man in Stanleys old house brought mother to the mills and father took her to a cancer Dr who E. Varney recommends by the name of Biddle, he gave her medicine. 27thFather & Mother went out to Walter Leavens to see aunt Rachel whose nose is bad so Phebe Leavens brought word to meeting. 28thLooked for aunt Rachel all day but she did not come Rachel Stanley and Gerald had been up to Grandpa’s for dinner they brought aunt Lydia and came down for a little while after they left Merton & [?]. [pg 4] out to Walter Leavens found the boys better aunt R afraid of taking cold in her nose so she did not come. Eliza Varney very sick. 29thWalter brought aunt R this morn. I walked up to tell aunt L she was here Grandpa took me to see E. Varney but the Dr (Farley) did not wish anyone to see him. Grand-pa and aunt Lydia spent the evening here with aunt Rachel. 30thPa came for Mother and aunt Rachel to spend the day there took aunt R out to Walters this p.m. Feb 2st [sic] Quarterly meeting Very small missed E. Varney. Margret-Boon spoke nicely, she and Abigal Garratt here this evening also Grandpa and aunt L. 3r dMeeting small though good Marie (Haight) Foster and Lou here for dinner. Eliza Varney better. [Pg 5] Feb 8thMerton came home tonight saying he thought we could go down to aunt E. Cadmans so we are going to try to go to market and �then on. Grand pa & aunt L here for tea. Feb 9thWent to market Merton put the horse in at uncle Stephens and we made a pleasant little call there aunt L. gave us a little lunch we staid [sic] till baby woke up a dear little girl started about 11, drove the ice to the dry dock, road heavy wind blowing hard and very cold so took the land road there, met Stan and Rachel which seemed quite a coincident as a few minutes earlier on our part and we would not have met They were posting bills, we took a few with us. We got to aunt E.s about 15 min to 3 very cold and the storm increasing found the road badly drifted from school house. Minnie gone aunt E. alone. A very pleasant boy here with them. [pg 6] 10thSpent a pleasant but quiet day here with the old people Uncle R not very well. 11thStarted for home this p.m. found roads good after we got to schoolhouse & weather milder, got in Picton in time to bring Thomas home John had caught a chance with one of the boys. Mother had got on very well but pretty tired. 14thStanleys sale today. Father & Mother went down yesterday. 16thFather & Mother came home tonight Mother very tired, the things went off very well at sale R felt very bad to see them go. 14thFather & Mother took dinner with Pa and aunt L. Then aunt L came down here to talk over how we are to help Rachel with her moving. Mother has decided to go though not very able. [Pg7] 18thFather & Mother went down to Rachels. �21st The boys brought word Father had been smothered with the gas from the engine and was entirely unconscious. Stan happened in and came back to Picton for the Dr and sent Merton from school down to Greenbush for Mother, they took him down with them. 24thAunt L came home with us after meeting a very stormy evening has been snowing very fast and wind beginning to blow. Sept 29thAnd now the Summer is gone. A beautiful season no [doubt?] as in most seasons, but rain enough to keep everything green and fresh. Our family has been mercifully preserved from many known dangers. Mother came home after getting Rachels things inside the door at Hallowell Mills with a very bad [felon?], was really sick with it, and it was more than one month before it began to get better. During haying Father fell from a load of hay on his head bruising his head & giving him a stiff neck [pg 8] Stanley had a narrow escape from drowning helping Grandpa fix a wire & pail for draining water at the Mills. Thomas got badly hurt while wheeling through Picton, he collided with a horse and buggy. Walter Leavens happened there in time to take him to the Dr, then after bandaging his shoulder and arm which was badly hurt, he brought him home about 11-30 o ’clock in a dazed condition from which he did not recover till next morning His shoulder slowly grew stronger but he [remains?] threatened with fever, he consulted the Dr and soon began to get better. Ada and Mary Switzer called to see him besides many others who seemed very much concerned about him. After getting better we made several visits and they and Grandpa spent three or four days at the banks. Mary Switzer and friends spent one day with them Ralph Leavens too was there part of two days. �[pg 9] After examinations were over for Thomas and Merton which were hard, Mertons lasted 8 days, he went down and helped Stanley get in his hay, then brought the machine and helped get ours in. Thomas & Ralph wheeled down to Long Point and back the same day, started about 4 in the a.m. came home about 11 making about 44 miles from here, then Thomas went to help Hawkins hoe for the next four days which was very hard work for him We made a number of visits and had quite a lot of visitors. Helen & Jarvis English George & Marne & Mae Anderson spent several days with Aunt Lydia. Kenneth Switzer was here one evening. Mary Switzer & her friend Margret Farrol were here one afternoon. Uncle Nelson and Aunt Rachel Sills, Mary & Walter, Zella & baby Hubert. Aunt Elizabeth Cadman staid [sic] two weeks or so while having her nose treated. [pg 10] Ryerson Sills & Mary were here Abbie Richardson and Aunt Lydia Hubbs, Cousin Rachel and Eliza Haight Charles Bell & Florence Christy Patience Robinson also Carrie Robinson Leonia Dorland, Margret, John, Arthur. An old friend by the name of Harvey Haight We returned Helens and Jarvis visit, were invited to Switzers for tea, went to Bruce Yarwoods. Went to Phebe Leavens’ Also to Walter Leavens. We attended Carrie B Robinson & Auson B Harveys wedding, Merton stood up with them Thomas acted as usher, and all went to James Swetmans for the tea, 20 in all. Carrie looked very nice in her white dress of organdie with satin yoke, and white ribbon. The tea was nice, and everything seemed to go �smoothly as could be desired. The meeting house nearly full E Varney made a nice [pg 11] prayer and spoke very fitting for the occasion, Ralph Leavens brought his camera and took several photos of the wedding party also the company And now the boys are back to school. Ryerson and Walter opposed Thomas going to school this year but Dr thought he might try it for a time. John too had several poor spells one day which has greatly troubled me, still he is going and was promoted so has skipped to same room that Merton did. Thomas took good marks in his examination and Merton took Honors. Tonight finds us all home and in usual health. Rachel and Stanley and Gerald here for dinner. Matura Bowerman has been with us for two weeks but is with aunt Lydia tonight she has helped me a lot both in house work and sewing. � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/158f7cb92682e3aa70dfeeebb56713fb.pdf 1e7e97baf480fbb257fc52e5d937064f PDF Text Text Deborah (Mullett) Haight Bowerman Diary #2,1887 -1892 This is the second Deborah Mullett Bowerman Diary dated 1887- 1892: It is held at the Prince Edward County Archives and has the accession number A2001.016.096a labelled Journal 2. Click here to see the first diary. Transcribed by Lydia Wytenbroek, history student at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia and posted here with her permission. Pam Noxon, archivist at the PEC Archives, also grants permission for this posting. Thanks to Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey, Associate Professor at Trinity Western University, for her role in this effort. Copyright: © Lydia Wytenbroek and Randy Saylor, 2008 Notes 1. Many of the dates on the left hand sides of the pages were cut off. i.e. see page 3 -the entry before the 5th -the actual month is cut off. So for many of these (if I couldn’t figure out the month) I put “[?]mo, 6th” etc. Also on one page there was a line at the top cut off so I think I made a note to you in the diary with square brackets. I made a few notes for you in the diary in square brackets. 2. Whoever numbered these pages, numbered them differently. Every two pages only has one number (i.e one of your photocopied pages has one number, but there are two pages of her diary to each photocopied sheet)/ So I put an “a” and a “b” after the page numbers, but there was no a or b in the actual numbering. 3. There were more words I couldn’t figure out in this one. Her writing was worse by the end and harder to read. These certain flowers she’s always talking about looks like its spelt “cerus” - I ’m wondering if she means cherries! (at first I thought she meant crocuses or something). See what you think. 4 .1 tried to put in a [sic] when she missed her apostrophe... 5. On one of the pages there was an envelope and then the next few pages were not pages from her diary just loose leaf papers. So I typed them up. Were they what was in the envelope? [Page la] [blank] [Page lb] �Diary of Deborah Mullett Bowerman written in and near Bloomfield 1887-1892 [pg 2a] [blank] [pg 2b] 1887 5mo7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 49, At home bakeing [sic] & churning, Mary on the Market with the Butter & Eggs, [Fowels?] 60 cents a pair then went too Carries [sic], The above written by my Mother most 83, writeing [sic] without glasses. ____ _18thSallie [Ellicotts?] daughter married to a young man by the name of Thomas of Baltimore, _19 Our monthly meeting, E Varney got home, Discovered buds on the Night, Blooming [Cerus?],_ Mary Jane Williams here to see Rachel, Willie got here from Hamilton,____ _21st Vincent Bowerman’s birth day [sic], would have been 95 years Old. [pg 3a] [88?]/5/23rd Jane Cronk called on us, Stephen & Lydia in the afternoon fixed my dress sleevs [sic] for me. 24th Lydia came home, Carrie went to John William’s, _ 26 Our quarterly meeting began, Levi �went to the boat to meet some of the friends, _ Sarah Wood from the States, Mary Jones, Johan Ward & [Aize?] Willsey, 27 Uncle Arthur here William Robnson & wife here also Levina [Merills], R Sills & Carrie,____ mo 2ndMaturah Bowerman here for a short visit, then went to Stephen Hubbs, 4th Annie Mullett & Katie Impey here. WmHenry & Judith here also, _ Alfred Mullett & his Sister, stoped [sic] one night with us _ 5th Nellie Fox here for dinner [pg 3b] _11th Mary Elizabeth & Merton went over to see Mary Levens, _ _12 E Cad man went to the fast friends meeting, in the morning, then started for home, going to Picton over night, ____ Stanley & Rachel went to the Sematry [sic] _13th Jane Cronk & Lena called in the evening to pay for some butter & Molasses,____ Found our first Night blooming [Cerus?] in [blossing?], which had been 24 days in comeing [sic] out, the largest one we have had at all measuring ten inches across, ____ _2oth The second blossom came out as large as the first No person in to see it but ourselves, Henry Hubbs in the morning, _27th The third blossom came out several came in to see it, Johnson Brewer spent the day with u s, ____ �[pg 4a] 1887 6mo 28th Stanley & Rachel gone out on a fishing partey [sic]. 6/24 Discoverd [sic] some more buds on the Night blooming [Cerus?], ____ [7? I think this is the last number of the year? but it got cut off when photocopied...] 7mo l stDominon [sic] day, took Levi over to the little lot, then we went on to S Hubbs, where I had not been for seven years, neither on the road since last summer 2nd A very hot day, Mary very buisy [sic] in the kitchen 3rd Sixty six years ago to day [sic] my Grandfather & Grandmother Mullett landed in Quebeck [sic] with eleven Children, six sons & five daughters in the year 1821. Levi & Mary gone down to Carries [sic] this afternoon. _ Brought Lydia back, & left Mary there for one w eek, ____ [pg 4b] 1887 7mo25th Edith died 15 years ago to day [sic], Deborah Sills here sewing for Mary, Edwin Williams unwell with a Sun-stroke, Mary down there after buries [sic], did not get home till ten oclock [sic], all alone with Merton. 8mo 20thLevi & Mary went to Belleville with the horse & Buggy, [Anthoey?] Haight & his Nephew Henry Niles called in. _21st First day a dark cloudy day, Sarah Foster & Walter called on me. _30 George Browning the Butter maker cam [sic] �here, talk of putting up a Creemer [sic] in Picton.____ 9mo / 2 & 3rd Mary Richie here plealing [sic] pares [sic] for M ary. ____ _4th Levi & Mary down to Carries [sic]. [pg 5a] 1887 9mo [3rd or 5th? it’s cut off] Stanley Rachel & Lydia gone to Belleville takeing [sic] Merton with them, very much against our wishes, I hope nothing will happen to him before he gets back, A beautiful day, Mary washing Very, very lonesome day without our little boy. And Rachel gone also, ____ Returned the 7th all right & well, 8th Carrie and her Motherinlaw [sic] started for [Kinden?] Carrie to see Mary Elizabeth Garrett the latter to see her Sister, 20, Our travelers returned from [Kinden?] all well & found all well at home,____ mo 14th Frank & Mary Wareing came down for a visit. Left for home on the 2 0 , ____ 21st Nelson & Rachel called on us, on [on?] their way from Huntingdon, took [R: perhaps a word is cut off here?] with us, also there [sic] daughter Mary, [pg 5b] 9mo 19th Levi begun to dig the fundation [sic] for the buttry [sic] factory in Picton. ____ lOmo 19th Uncle John came down on the boat alone, to make us a visit for the last time most likely, spent three nights with us, Levi took him to the boat, �he was 85 years old born in 1802, lOmo 31st Grandfather Mullett died 22 years ago this evening Aged 97, years, 1lmo 29th My Birth day [sic] 83 years old, not a very pleasant day sitting alone most of the day, while the folks were putting up stoves & cleaning the pipes, mailed a letter to my brother James. _ [pg 6a] 1887 12mo 25th Christmas day, also first day, A goose roasted, Edwin & Carrie here & their boys, also Stanley & Rachel, 26th The above ones went to Samuel Yerwoods [sic], left the Children here Ryerson & Levi Sills, spent the afternoon with us, _ Mary down with Carrie. 28th Jane Cronk & Leana here for a visit, _ Some Cards received from Annie who is in England, also one from Rachel Sills. 1888, l mo 1st First day raining Levi & Mary went too [sic] meeting Lydia Merton and myself all alone. ____ _8th Daniel & Deborah here for a evening visit also Walter & Mary, _ Stanley & Rachel & Carried here for dinner, _ Johnson Brewer came & stoped [sic] four days with us. _ [pg 6b] �12th of lmoth_ A letter from Jeramiah Lapp Abbie Ellsworth & E Cadman. _22 First day Quick silver 31 degrees below zero, _ 19th Rachel Sills here for a visit 2mo 4th Our Quarterly meeting a very good one, came & had a little meeting in our house one evening, _ Did not have much company, WmRobinson & wife Thomas Robinson & wife Chester Yerks & wife, & Justine Robinson from Leeds. _6th Vincent Bowerman died about one oclock [sic] in the day, buried on the 8th of 2nd month 1885, Aged 93 years, _19th Robert & Elizabeth Came up for a visit stoped [sic] two nights with us, 29th Uncle Benjamin & Maria came stoped [sic] three nights with us, had a very good visit with them , ____ * [R: there is a funny symbol here she makes that I’ve marked with an asterisk like I did on the other journals. In the other journals she used it to then continue writing about the same entry but in a later place. Anyway, here there is no other asterisk and I’m wondering if maybe the bottom of the page got cut off and so we don’t have that?] [pg 7a] 1888 3mo 4th Carrie & Rachel here for their dinner on there [sic] way to the Yerwood wedding.____ 10th Elizabeth Cadmans [sic] Birth day [sic] 58 years old, does not seem posuble [sic] 11th Johnson Brewer passed away to his long home about five oclock [sic] in the morning, of a first day of the week �mo 22nd Aunt Hannah Mullett died, mo 2nd Moved into our new home again up in Bloomfield, Levi in Picton, 11th Jane & Lena here for an afternoons [sic] visit. ____ 9th Abbie Ellsworth here sewing for Lydia, here three weeks. ____ [pg 7b] 5mo 3rd Nancy Anderson Died at Lewis Levens [sic], aged 73. _ _6 Nelson & Rachel here also Walter & M ary, ____ _7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic], 50 years old. _24 The Queens [sic] Birth-day [sic] a fine day, WmValentine called on us looking very feeble, Mary Richie also called on us. Lydia & myself all alone, been so all the week, Mary down with Carrie, Levi in Picton makeing [sic] butter.____ 6mo 2nd Our quarterly meeting began, no strangers here only Sarah Wood from Laree, _ Elizabeth came up stoped [sic] with us through quarterly meeting then went to Napanee with Lydia to have her teeth drawn, William Henry brought Aunt Eliza down to see us once more, stoped [sic] two [pg 8] nights with us, in her 81 year, �1888 6mo 10th Rachels [sic] birth day [sic] 20 years old, took dinner with us also Stanley The first day of the week, the Hickete Yearly meeting, a great many folks here from the States. Caleb Gibson died, buried tomorrow in Picton. _ mo 2 Uncle James here for a visit, went to the Sand-banks haveing [sic] never been there, spent his birth-day [sic] with us, 80 years old. ____ 3rd My father & mother landed in Quebec with eleven children. Also Joseph Sivetman with his family. 22 Went down to Edwins & Stanleys [sic] stoped [sic] there one week, locking up the house, takeing [sic] the Cats Dog & fish. [pg 8b] This refers to Consider M. Haight’s [daughter? it’s cut off] 1888, 8mo5th Fifty years ago to day [sic], my father died, on first day evening about ten oclock [sic] in the evening Aged 38 years. _6th Margaret Jane Sivetman died Aged, nine Night blooming [Cereas?] blossemd [sic], _ a number of people into [sic] see them. _19 First day, Fevi Mary & Merton gone up to call on Eliza Varney, leaveing [sic] me alone not very pleasant, got a beautifull [sic] bunch of flowers sent me from the Cematry [sic]. 24, Uncle Arthur & Aunt Jane came down for a visit, stoped [soc] three nights �with us. _26th Willie Mullett wife here with her babie [sic], also Abie Ellsworth called on us, [pg 9a] 1888 9mo 1st Elizabeth Cadman came up for a visit on the Cars from Picton, stoped [sic] with us till the fifth, went down to see Carrie & Rachel, also Mary Levens. __ The third Rachel Sills came up & spent two days with us, _ The fifth of the month Anne Mullett & Nellie Fox came here spent two days with u s. ____ [?]mo 8th Uncle Henry came here on his way to the States, _ left on the 17th for Nelsons,____ 18th Debie Brown buried at Hillier. 21_ Levi & Mary gone down to see Amey Leer. _ [?] mo 21st Marys [sic] Birth day [sic] 53 years old, a dark gloomy day, Lydia & myself here alone, Levi & Mary down to Carries [sic]. _ [pg 9b] 1l mo 22nd Very cold quick-silver down to ten, Mary Richie called on us, 1888, 29th of 1l moMy birth day [sic] 84 years, old A roast goose for dinner Plumb pudding & a very nice lemmon-pie [sic], got up by Carrie_ Edwin & Carrie & the Children here, Stanley & Rachel, _ Walter Levens and �wife and son, & Eliza Varney, besides our own family. _ a fine winters [sic] day _ A letter from Belleville & a small Birth day [sic] Card from Cousin Mary. _ 12m° 2nd _ First day Levi & Mary gone to meeting, Lydia down to Carries [sic], _ _25th Christmas day, Lydia & myself here all alone, not a very pleasant day, hope it may be better next time Mary Richie sitting with us part of the time. _27th Cards from England from Sophia [pg 10a] 1888 12/28th Lydia got her pictures from the little boy Eaton _ Grandmother Mullett died 43 years ago to day [sic], Aged 72, _ [?] _ Lydia down to Carries [sic], Mary Richard’s [sic] called on u s. __ [1 presumably, but cut off?] mo 1st 1889 New years day Lydia at Edds Mary home, Lewis Levens called in for the first time [?]th A very heavy wind from the South such a on [sic] that had not been known for years, unroofing houses & blowing down trees & fences, but the worst of all killing my Grandson by the falling of the barn-door on his head, _ living but three or four hours after, _ [R: “Edwin Williams” is written up the side of the page here so I don’t know which line it should go on. I guess that was her grandson?] [?]mo 24th Our wedding day 38 years ago. Taken with a very bad Direah [sic] in bed five days, _ �[pg 10b] 1889 2mo 1st Our Quarterly began not very large but good, No strangers not many friends called on us, knowing our situation Justice Robinson took dinner with us one day, _ Carrie was with us and her three little fatherless boys. _ _6th Three years ago To day [sic] Vincent Bowerman Died aged 93 years. Susan Dorland died about seven in the evening Aged 78, 1889 3m° 2nd My Brother John died aged 86 years buried in Bloomfield, by the side of Aunt Bathsheba,____ _3rd I was taken sick & kept my bed for six weeks, with a bad cold, _ Elizabeth & Rachel up to see m e, ____ 4mo 11 Mary Waring came down for a visit went back into Huntingdon,____ [pg 11a] 1889 4mo 28th Levis [sic] Birth day [sic] 57 years old. Spent the day over to the Lott all alone, makeing [sic] his family feel very uneasy. _ 5mol_ In the year 1819, My sister Mary carried our Queen Victoria about the room, at the George Inn (Hotel) in [Llminster?] Somersetshire Old England. _ DB Aged 84 years, 7 Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 50, born in 1838, �Not much of a Hollowday [sic], washing Annie Mullett came from Belleville, Lewis Levens [sic] birth day [sic] yesterday _24 Amis Weaver here for a visit _ no other person, rather lonely, hope it will be better before long ____ [pg lib ] _29 Carrie makeing [sic] tea cake _ Lydia picking up in the Cellar, A very cold day for the time of the year ^ m o j st Our quarterly meeting Uncle James & Uncle Arthur down, no strangers here, but they had a good meeting, & an excellent sermon from Eliza Varney. _ Samuel & Jane Bonestill here. 6_9 First day a wet day, none of our family at meeting, no person called on us but Mary Richards, _ the last first day we spend in Bloomfield, _10 Rachels [sic] Birth day [sic] 21, years old, Thought we were going to have a good visit with her, but had none, we moved over to the [left?] Lot, It does not seem much like home, hope it will better [pg 12a] 1889 6/10 _ after we have been here longer Its [sic] not a very pleasant feeling for an Old person 84 years old to be move-ing I did not think it would have [affected?] my mind so much, been thinking about it ever since four �oclock [sic] this morning.____ 21st Merons [sic] Birth day [sic] 6 years old, out in a boat with Grandfather Williams & caught a small fish, _ Stanley & Rachel up in the evening after nine oclock [sic] [most likely 27. cut off] Mary Richards came home from meeting with them spent two days with us, _ 28th William & Mary Ann came over to see us, _ 29 Our folks went to the Sand Banks 30_ Levi & Mary went to meeting, & then over to Levens for their dinner. _ [pg 12b] 1889,7mo 3rd Sixty eight years ago this morning, My father & mother Landed in Quebec with eleven Children 6 sons & five daughters, _ Also Jospeh Sivetman & his family. Mary & Carrie gone to Picton & then on to Stanleys & Rachels [sic].____ _7th Rachel Sills came here for a visit, left on the 10th _ Little Daniel Dye here stoped [sic] one night with us. _ _13th Elizabeth Cadman came up for a visit, went home on the 15, First day evening spent in singing hyms [sic] with Lydia. ____ _25_ Seventen [sic] years to day [sic] Edith died about three in the morning. _ _27th Carrie Lydia & the two boys went down to see Rachel, stoped [sic] one night with her, Aunt Amey here for a visit �[pg 13a] 1889 8mo 1st Consider Haight died 51 years ago the 5th of this month, at Fredericksburg, _ Lydia being three months old the day he [sic] was buried Code [sic] weather a fire in Stove, 10 Stanley & Rachel went down to the thousand Islands, returned on the 12th Lydia kept house for them . ____ 16 Walter Levens & Levi Sills called on us in the evening, sent Rachel a bundle of letters. 20th Isabela Peterson here stoped [sic] all night with us, Mary took her back to Bloomfield this afternoon, _ [?]mo 4th Lydia went a fishing brought a fine black Bass enough for all our dinner.____ 15th pealing pares [sic] yet. [pg 13b] 1889 9mo [?] Benjamin & his grandaughter [sic] [Mimie?] came up for a visit stoped [sic] two nights with us, _13th Carrie started for Toronto, with several others _ [Mimie?] here serving for Lydia goes home tomorrow, Mary takeing [sic] her to the boat. ____ 15th Lydia gone to meeting also Levi, _ took dinner with Jane Cronk, Mary Richards came back with her, to spend a few days with us, Our Rachel and Stanley came up in the afternoon, _ �_23, Carrie came from Toronto, saw a great many sights brought the Children a watch cack [sic], ____ lOmo 23rd Mary Richards came here from Andrew Clarks, not very well, Stanley & Rachel here in the evening,__ [pg 14a] 1889 10mo 23rd Mary & Carrie gone too Bloomfield to paint the floar [sic], _ 27th Carries [sic] little boy Birth day [sic] five years old, Thomas, turkey for dinner, Stanley & Rachel came in, Gilbert Jones & wife called on us, Mary Richards here sick, first day no person went to meeting. Our meeting got very small only two men at meeting to day [sic], 1lmo 12 Levi and Mary brought [away?] the last board from Bloomfield, got here about seven oclock [sic], 14 Elizabeth came up for a visit, Eliza Varney brought her from the Sation [sic] went down to see Rachel, went home on the 18th, _ !7th Mary Levens & Lydia Sills here for a visit, _ [pg 14b] 1889 1l mo 20,th Marys [sic] Birth day [sic] 55 years not a very pleasant day, a girl here sewing for Lydia, Manley Yerwood here on bussiniss [sic] with Carrie, Stanley & Rachel here for dinner, a wet day. ____ �My Birth day [sic] 85 years, not a very pleasant day had three Ducks for dinner, Stanley & Rachel here for dinner, myself not very well, a girl here sewing, for Carrie.____ 12mo 8th Nathaniel & Isabela here for dinner Levi Mary Lydia & Merton went down to see Rachel. _ _9th Washing two weeks wash, myself fixing up an Old Sampler for Lydia marked in the year 1873,____ [pg 15a] 12/ 20th 1889 Carrie & Lydia went to Picton, had to borrow a lantern to get home, A very dark day & night 22nd First day a heavy wind, no one person went to meeting, raining _ 25th Christmas day Stanley & Rachel here for dinner, A large goose for dinner 26th Andrew Whycott died about ten in the morning.__ Aged 83 years. 28th Levi & Mary went to the funeral to the house over night. _ 1890, l mo 1st _ Walter & Mary Levens here for dinner, no sleiging [sic] raining hard most of the day. ____ [pg 15b] 1890 l mo 14th Lydia married to John Williams in Picton at the age of fifty one years, started for Whitby next morning �and so on to Toronto, was gone four weeks, had a nice time with her friends I hope it may prove a happy union for it has been a heavy trial for her [poor?] Old mother, now in her 86 year. ____ _2mo 13th Our Bride folks returned home to John Williams house, took dinner with us the next day. _ _17 Charles Gidion very low, died a few days after 3 mo 2nd Jane Cronk & Lena here for a short visit took tea with us. _7th Dr Nash called here to see Carrie Reuben Branscom & Sarah here for a visit ____ [pg 16a] 1890,3mo 9th Deborah Sills that was once, & Mary Levens here for a visit took dinner with us, no sleighing ____ _10, Elizabeth Cadmans [sic] Birth-day [sic] sixty years old, Levi in the Swamph [sic] choping [sic], saw a robin for the first time, very early we think 8th Lydia came home & stoped [sic] all night with us, a great treet [sic], for the little boy, as well as for her poor old mother, who had lived with her over fifty years. ____ _24 Carries [sic] Birth day [sic], Aged 35 years _26 Samuel Yerwood died Aged 27 Lydia spent the day with us brought her ironing over with her. _ �mo 11th I.yclia came across the feilds [sic] and stoped [sic] all night with us, a grate [sic] treet [sic] [pg 16b] 1890 4mo 13th A most beautifull [sic] bright warm day, the first day of the week, Levi went to meeting alone Mary down with Rachel for a visit gone two nights, have not seen Lydia to day [sic] _ pretty lonesome for an Old woman, or rather her poor Old mother, who lived with her most 52 years. _22nd Rachel Sills up for a visit over with, Mary Levens, ____ Went to John Williams the 21st while she was here for dinner, also Nelson & Rachel Walter & Mary, Mary Bowerman & self _ the first time I have been on the road since I came here ten months ago. _ [pg 17a] 1890 5mo 7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] fifty two years old, Spent the day with us & fixed my flannel dress. _ _14 How strange we should keep the wrong day for Lydias [sic] birth-day [sic] the sixth instead of the seventh. _ 21st Vincent Bowermans [sic] Birth-day [sic] would have been 99, Lydia spent the day with us, helping Mary & Carrie clearn out my room, or their front room �24th Stanley & Rachel here also Lydia Carrie & her two boys went home with them, stoping [sic] there till Second day the 26, [pg 17b] 1890, 5/25, First day no person went to meeting, Levi tired out, wet day all alone, _ _28_ John Williams & Lydia went to Belleville, returned on the first of 6mo 6mo 5thPrepartive meeting Mary & Lydia went, came back here & spent the day with us, a heavy thunder storm, Levi took her home in the evening. _10 Rachels [sic] Birth day [sic] 22 years old expected to have spent a pleasant day with her, but other company comeing [sic] in, broke it all up, we are all liable to disappointments. _ Thomas Stinson & his two daughters came in. also John Williams [sic] Sister & daughter [pg 18a] 1890 6mo 14th Mary on the Market with potatoes & eggs, 11 & 12 cts a dozen, potatoes seventy five cents a bag _ _15th First day _ Levi went meeting alone Rachel Sills here & Lydia also Isabela Peterson, I forgot John Williams. _ Mary Carrie & the Children took Rachel back to Levens in the evening. _ 6_22_ I went to stop with Lydia one week, _ Mary Levens little boy born, our Mary being with her, _ Carrie & Lydia �went for her, First day afternoon, _ 8th Fox & Mary Mullett came here, spent a week with u s, ____ 29_ First day two men friends from the States at our meeting, Benjamin Brown & Thomas Hogue, _ was at John Williams on the 26th, Gilbert Jones bringing them there, ____ [pg 18b] 7mo 1st Dominon [sic] day _ Mary Bowerman & Mary Mullett, gone up to see Lydia, Levi in Picton makeing [sic] butter. _ _2nd Mary Mullett here yet, Carrie has taken her to Andrew Haights to day [sic] Lydia going also, ____ 3_ Sixty nine years ago this morning we landed in Quebec father mother & eleven children, _ Also Joseph Sivetman with his family in the year 1821, _ _5th Mary Mullett left for horn [sic], going to Picton with M Bowerman on the Market _ then on to the Steem-boat [sic] Our Rachel here for a short visit. _ _6, Levi & Mary went to meeting, but few there, ____ Carrie & the children gone over to Levens for a ride, & to see how Mary is, _ [pg 19a] 1890 7mo 8th Carrie & Lydia gone to Picton, to get trimmings for a dress caught in a heavy thunder-shower. �9th A great change in the weather [Geeat?] coats wanted this morning And a fire in my stove, also a brick under my feet. ____ 17_ William Valentine died aged 84 years Buried the 19, at the Semetry [sic] at Picton, * 6_ Rachel Sills here to spend the day with her Mother, also Lydia, continued cold yet, a fire in my Stove, a brick under my feet, mufflers on my w rist, __ * The meeting held at the Methodist meeting house, James M [Lauling?] had a great Sermon for the inhabitants, _ [pg 19b] 1890 7mo20th First day our folks gone to Wellington, to attend a four oclock [sic] meeting appointed by James M Laughin.____ _21st James M Laughlin & two other friends took dinner & tea with us, then went on to Picton to have a meeting in the Methodist meeting-house, Levi takeing [sic] them down. ____ 23rd I was up to John Williams [sic] to spend the day to meet James M Laughlin & two women friends from the States, had quite a nice visit, _ 24_ Carrie up to J Williams [sic] picking berries, _ Stanley & Rachel here in the �afternoon, for a short time. [pg 20a] 1890 7mo 25th Eighteen years ago this morning about three oclock [sic] in the morning, Edith died Aged fifteen years, at the brick house back in the Concession.____ 26_ Lydia came down & stoped [sic] all night with us, & all first day, also John Williams took dinner with us, _ Stanley & Rachel here a little while in the afternoon, Rachel in a peck of trouble, on account of some person breaking into their house while they were at meeting, takeing [sic] away all her little trinkets. _ 22 Mary & Carrie up / John [Wille?] picking berries, [pg 20b] 1890 7mo 3 1st Carrie gone down to Stanleys [sic] with Flora Williams [that?] was once. ____ gm o Lydia Emaley [Harzard?] died about six in the morning, buried the 4th _ Flora Mullett here all night and starded [sic] for home, 8mo 1st __ _ Lydia & Mary & the Children went down to the Semetry [sic] to a [flareupt?] or a something else. Lydia lost her gold Spectacls [sic], so much for these [spreas?]. �[1838?] _ 8/5th Consider [Merritt?] Haight died 52 years ago about three oclock [sic] in the morning _ Fhorty [sic] six years old, Lydia was three months old the day her father was buried. Mary down to Stanleys [sic] picking berries, a very wet day a thunder shower [pg 21a] 1890, 8mo 7th 1838 Consider Haight buried, in Adolphus town, _ A very unpleasant day Mary & Carrie doing up berries.____ Carrie picking berries all day at L W 11th Quite cold fire in my room Levi with his overcoat on in the morning 12_ Went to Jane Cronks for dinner, Mary Lydia & John Williams, eleven of us sat down to [dine? din?] _ 20, _ Rachel came up to see us, went up for Lydia, so we had pretty good time, Levi went to Kingston, to sell butter, _ 16th The teacher came here to board, _21st Monthly meeting at Hillier, none of our folks there a wet day. ____ [pg 21b] 8mo 24 Consider here also Walter Levens, Mary Levens Lydia Sills & Li bey Dimond, _ Levi & Mary Went over to Stephen Hubbs, _ 126, Lydia & Ellen Williams down here �to spend the day. _ 28th Sanley [sic] sick sent up for Mary, but Carrie went, _ 30 A cold day fire in my room all glad to get under the blankets, a letter from [C?] M Collins. The teacher gone to see her sister. _ 9mo 7th First day a very warm day quicksilver up to 82, in my room Levi went to meeting alone, Stanly been very sick for the last week, John Williams & Lydia went down Stanley better ____ [pg 22a] 1890, 9mo 9th Rachel Sills [sic] Birth day [sic] 59 years old is it posabel [sic], And there yet, _ John Williams and Mary Richards took tea with us. 17, Elizabeth went home to day [sic], spent a week with us, Mary took her Picton took dinner with Levi at the Creamry [sic] also John Williams & Lydia, then down to see Cemetry [sic]. _ Mary Richards spent two days with us last week. 10 12th First day Levi & Mary gone to meeting, then down to see Rachel, I have been looking for Lydia, yesterday & to day [sic] up till three oclock [sic], then she came also John Willaims _ how little they know a mothers [sic] feelings, especialy [sic] after living with a child fifty two years, Patience it will all be over soon, _ �[pg 22b] 10mo 13th Carrie gone up to help Lydia about her Carpet, _ her three Boys with the Hooping-cough, _ Lydia lost her gold Spectacls [sic] on the Decoration-day in the Cematry [sic], got them again about six weeks after being picked up by an honest woman _14 Went up to see Lydia or rather to stay with her while J. Williams went a Duck shooting, a great job to get me off, but was glad I went poor Lydia I think she has got out of the frying-pan into the fire. _ 1lmo 2nd Levi & Mary went too [sic] meeting then to Jane Cronks [sic] for dinner, John Williams & Lydia here for dinner John Garrett & wife called on us last week. [pg 23a] 1l mo 4th 1890, Would have been my fathers [sic] birth-day [sic] had he been living, _ Snow last night for the first __ A letter from Mary Mullett saw Uncle Henry at WmHenrys _8th Levi & Mary on the market with Fowels [sic] & Butter, 40ct for fowels [sic] a pair, butter 20ct a pound, _ * 9th First day a very wet day no person went to meeting, very unpleasant day very lonely, miss Lydias very much �* 8th Bought four & a half of flannel for my shimeys, seventeen pounds of sughar [sic].____ [pg 23b] 1890 1l mo 16th First day Levi & Carrie went too [sic] meeting, rather a lonesome day. 12th of this month Lena Robinson married to James Sivetman,__ 17_ Nelson & Rachel here for a visit, brought me a new apron & made it for me, brought me a nice bar of Sented [sic] soap. __ Our little boy Merton sick, better to day [sic]. ____ _20th of 1 l mo Marys [sic] Birth-day [sic], fifty five years old, Not a very pleasant day, Rachel up with Lydia, _ goes home the 22nd _ Levi & Carrie gone up to Monthly meeting at Wellington. 23_ John Williams [sic] & Lydia here for dinner, First day Levi & Mary went to meeting. _ [pg 24a] 24th 1890_ Carrie went up to help Lydia wash with her new machine 26 Sarah Foster & Walter here for dinner, ,29th of 1 l mo My Birth day [sic] 86 years old �Lydia & her husband here for dinner also Rachel & her husband, not feeling very well myself 1l mo 30th of 1l moFirst day dark & cloudy Levi & Carrie gone to meeting. _ Lewis Levens [sic] barn burnt down that evening.____ 12_ 1 st Jane Cronk here for a visit, had not seen her for some time, had a first rate visit with her. _ [pg 24b] 12mo 8th Nathaniel Sivetman and Isabel here for a call to see their Old Aunt once more, had not been here for a twelvemonth. _16th Went out in the kitchen & took my dinner with Carrie & her two children Thomas & John, Merton being up with Lydia, I had not been to the dinner table in eight weeks before, being on my bed complaining of great weekness [sic], or rather Old Age, being now in my 87 year. _ Mary up with Lydia, Levi at Picton,____ 26th Levi & Mary gone down to Stanleys to see Rachel not being very well, Carrie over to Hubbs last evening for a visit also the teacher, _ Sarah Kingston married, & starts for the West this morning a widdoer [sic] [with?] seven children. _ [pg 25a] �91 2mo28th Levi & Mary gone up to John Williams, as he is not well, I think its [sic] conclueded [sic] at last for Levi to go to Picton again this summer to make butter, & I do not know but what Mary is going with him, _ I wonder what they will do with the poor Old woman, it does seem as tho [sic] she outlived her usefullness [sic]. _ I have been complaining for the six weeks, not well yet. what a blessing to have your health.__ a Postal Card from Uncle Arthur this morning.____ Snowing fast a Card from Elizabeth. _ myself being in bed ten weeks to day [sic]. _ not able to do much of any thing y et. ____ [pg 25b] 1891 3mo8th Levi & Carrie gone to meeting, _ After dinner Levi & Mary went down to Stanleys. _ Mary stoping [sic] all night, Rachel not very well. _ 9th Raining Levi going down for Mary, Lydia down there yesterday myself far from well, Sent Mary Richards a letter yesterday, _ I doubt if I ever write her another _10th Elizabeth Cadmans [sic] Birth-day [sic]. Sixty one years old, it does not seem possable [sic], _ Lydia here this afternoon, _ Mary & Merton down with Rachel, ____ 15 �First day Walter & Mary Levens here also Lydia for dinner, brought the baby nine months old, a cold day [pg 26a] 91 3/ 19th _ Monthly meeting to day [sic] Mary stoped [sic] at John Williams [sic] after meeting. _ 24_ Carries [sic] Birth-day [sic] down to Stanleys [sic] with the two children myself with a very lame back 4mo 1st Lydia here for supper, had some sausage meet [sic] for supper [cut off?] Levi gone to Picton, with butter eggs [R: there is a thing in brackets here that says “J. F. Mullett was 52” but it’s someone else’s writing I think] 4mo 2nd John Fry Mullett Died aged 42, Sophia Mulletts [sic] husband in England 9th p repartive [sic] meeting Levi went alone, Amos Bowerman here for dinner. _ 9th Edith Birth-day [sic], 34 years old, _ a bright sunney [sic] day _ A letter from Sallie Ellicott with a photograph [pg 26b] 4m 11th First day Levi & Carrie went to meeting, brought Mary Ann Richardson back with them , __ 15th _ Stanley & Rachel here in the afternoon eating sugar, eat [sic] our last sausage-meet [sic], __ Resewed [sic] John Frys [H unaoral?] Card from England �20_ Lydia & Rachel here for dinner looking for a boy to work for them , ____ 21st Writeing [sic] to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, _ Our Mary killed the first flie [sic]. _ my sight failing fast _ scarsely [sic] read what I have wrote, ____ [pg 27a] 1891_ 4mo 28th Levis [sic] Birth day [sic] 59 years old _ A very cold day, plowing in [he] garden. Four months a go [sic] the 23rd of this month I came down stairs [sic], burnt a light every night since most, And had my breakfast in bed ever since. 28th Considers [sic] Birth day [sic] born in 1802, At Adolphus tow n ____ 30, Jane Cronk & Lena here for a call, also Lydia & her girl Mary cutting my toe-nails, made a great fuss about it [?]mo 3rd Walter & Mary Levens here Carrie Lydia & the Children went over to Stephen Hubbs, found them all gone. __ [pg 27b] 1891 5mo 7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 53, years old, spent the afternoon at home with her Mother, the last one very likely _ As I am feeling �very far from well but will it not be a happy exchange, from all our trials, _ Edmond Richardson died the day before yesterday.____ 11_ Mary gone down to Stanleys [sic] he being sick _ Mary Richards going to the States, wanting to give her a book but our Mary refuseing [sic] to let her have it, makes me feel very uncomfortable But suppose I shall have to put up with it. 12 A fine day Stanley better Mary comeing [sic] home to night [sic] _ Sarah Foster & Walter gone up to Edmond Richardsons [sic] funeral [pg 28a] 1891 5mo 12th _ Mary Richards here stoped [sic] all night with us, going to Oregan [sic] starts tomorrow with her brother Edward, has a daughter living there, ____ 16_ Carrie Lydia went onto the Market with butter & Eggs got 16ct of butter & 12ctsfor eggs a dozen, let one basket of eggs out of the wagon breaking 8 dozen Lydia got herself a new dress, cloth for a new jacket, [looks like “ttr rung” possibly tire rung?] for the sleigh,____ 21st Vincent Bowermans [sic] Birth day [sic] would have been one hundred years old if he had lived, Born in seventeen hundred and ninety one 93 when he died at 13 Bloomfield in 1885, _ Levi & Mary at Hillier Monthly-meeting.____ �[pg 28b] 1891 5mo 22nd Elizabeth Cadman came up on the boat, 24 Henry Haight here for dinner the first day of the week Levi & Mary went too [sic] meeting. Elizabeth at John Williams.__ 25, Elizabeth here & Lydia also Rachel & Stanley,__ 26, The folks got me up to John Williams to spend the afternoon with Elizabeth,____ 28, Elizabeth going home, Carrie & two of the Children gone with her, Lydia takeing [sic] them down to Picton 30, Mary planting potatoes or rather helping Levi, ____ [pg 29a] 1891 5mo 31, _ My brother James came here with his son Edmond started for home again the next day, 6mo 2st Nelson & Rachel came she stoped [sic] one night with us. _ Carrie came home, after haveing [sic] a good visit 5th Mary Waring came here, stoped [sic] with us three days, through Quarterly meeting My brother Arthur came to attend the Quarterly meeting, also Stephen Robertson and wife. �9th Uncle Arthur going home, Mary takeing [sic] him to Picton, I am going up to spend the day with Lydia, Our Rachel is to be there, her Birth day, 23 years old. [pg 29b] 12th Well I went but did not find my little Granddaughter there, so I spent three days with Lydia _ Nathaniel Sivetman & his daughter came in while I was gone, for which I was sorry.____ 14 First day Levi & Carrie went to meet ing _ Levi & Mary went down to see Rachel in the afternoon, takeing [sic] the little boy with them __ Carrie gone out for a walk with the Children, _ We here [sic] that Samuel Naish is very unwell,____ 19 _ Carrie & Lydia went to Picton got me some letter paper, Lydia lost her veil, _ the second one within a few months. 20 Carrie gone again to day [sic] takeing [sic] all the Children with her, for a ride, [pg 30a] 1891_ 6mo21st Mertons [sic] Birth-day [sic] eight years old, First day of the week, Levi Mary & Carrie went to meeting, But few there most all gone to Yearly-meeting, Mary Ann gave them a good sermon, from the Text,, _ “ They that hunger and �thirst after Rightesness [sic] shall be saved” Carrie cleaning out the little parlor. Rachel came up for her Mother to go down & spend three or four days with her. ____ 23rd John Williams gone to a funeral Daniel Youngs [sic], Lydia came this far with him, helped Carrie a little, 25th Levi went to meeting found some friends there from the States going to have a meeting here tomor-row, at half past three. ____ [pg 30b] 1891 6mo 28, Mary Mullett & Ellen Fox came here from Belleville, stoped [sic] all night with us, also Mary Levens, took dinner with u s, ____ 29th Our folks gone to the Sand-Banks Four friends called on us from the States, _ Barckley Straton & wife, Elizabeth Rusel, & her Nephew Robert Rusel. Elizabeth had a few words of encourage­ ment for m e. ____ 7mo 1st Dominon [sic] day raining most all the day. _ Libbie went home for the Hollow days [sic] wrote too [sic] Sophia & Annie, __ 3rd Seventy years ago to day [sic] my father And mother landed in Quebec with eleven children after a passage of seven weeks, also Joseph Sivetman and his family in the 1821, _ A bright sunny day. _ Deborah Bowerman �[pg 31a] 1891 7mo 3rd Went up to see Lydia spent two days with her, _ 4th A very heavy thunder shower, hail stones an inch round, _ Stanley & Rachel up in the evening for potatoes, mailed a letter for Uncle Arthur. 4th With Lydia, Mary Levens and her Sister May with her, __ 5th First day John & Lydia went to our meeting, Levi & Mary came to J Williams for dinner, Carrie & her two boys, went to dinner with E Varney I came home found a cold house, 6th Cold weather a fire in the Stove Brick under my feet, quite unwell myself,____ [pg 31b] 9th Levi & Mary went to meeting left Carrie up with Lydia to help her about moveing [sic] some things. Thomas Robinson to be buried tomorrow Cold weather y et. ____ 12th Went to meeting were [sic] I had not been for three or four years, A friend from the States there, gave us an excellent sermon, on the subject of prayer & faith, after meeting sent to J Williams & got our supper, also Silvanus [Outwaters?] & his wife 14th Our Rachel here drove herself up �the little girl comeing [sic] with her. 15th Archebald Crosbie & his Sister here for dinner, Attended our Monthly meeting his sister Isabela Henderson, from Norich,__ [pg 32a] 1891 7mo 16, Young potatoes for dinner the first tim e __ _17 Carrie & Lydia went on the market with Butter Eggs & hog-fat 1l ct a pound a wet day, got very wet, _ Nettie Cronk went home, Carrie takeing [sic] her to the Station,____ 19 First day Carrie & the Children went to meeting _ after down to see Rachel _ In the evening Jane Cronk, Lena & James Sivetman made us a call in the evening. 20th A cold morning, glad to put on on [sic] my winter dress again, & get round the stove, warmer in the afternoon,____ 21st Cold morning again a winter dress comfortable again. ____ [pg 32b] 1891 7mo 22nd Another cold morning fire feels good, ____ 21st Sarah Why cot & her daughter here for a visit had not seen her before in seven years, had to be lifted in & out of the buggye [sic], walk with Crutches, made my apron �for or in part, seventy seven years old. 24th Lydia here geting [sic] her jacket made by Nettie Cronk, stoped [sic] all night with us, & the next day fixed my dress for me, spent some time up stairs with her mother reading over some memorandiums [sic] about Edith, made by her Grandmother, during her last sickness [pg 33a] 1891 7mo 23 rd, Lydia came home from meeting with them, We had five Night blooming [Cereses?] out in blosom [sic] no stranger into [sic] see them _ Nettie sewing yet. leavs [sic] to day [sic] or tomorrow.____ 25th Mattie Richardson came for a visit also her little boy gone up to see Lydia, _ Mary & the Children gone up to Wellington to take Nettie Cronk home, _ 26, Lydia & Mattie went to Nathaniel Sivetmans.____ 27th _ Daniel Mullett & wife called on us. _ Mattie started for home, Mary takeing [sic] her to Picton. 30th Lydia down here helping Carrie Mary down with Rachel, Sallie Mallory here for a visit ____ [pg 33b] 1891,7mo 30th Mary down with �Rachel picking berries, Levi and Merton gone also. ____ 3 1_ A very cold day for the time of the year glad to sit round the Stove, & a brick under my feet boiling up the berries that Mary got gmo jst Levj gQne down to help Stanley raining again __ three barns burnt day before yesterday with lightening. A very cold day glad to get round the stove to warm my hands, Mattie went hom e ____ _2nd First day Levi & Mary went to meeting _ Lydia went to stop a few days with Rachel, Levi & Mary went down to see Stephen Hubbs [pg 34a] 1891 [8mo ?] Consider Haight died in the year 1838, Aged 36 years, Lydia was three months old the day her father was buried. _ Was buried the seventh in Adolphustown [sic]. ____ _8th Mary went on to the Market with butter Eggs, & fowel [sic], butter 18cts Eggs 13cts a dozen fowels [sic] or rather Chicken 55cts a pair, _ Lydia down here with her Mother. _ 9th First day Levi went to meeting alone one little boy. _ Carrie down with Rachel. ____ 10 & 11th Very hot weather, quick silver �up to 84 in my room so warm could not do any thing [sic], _ 13th Prepartive [sic] meeting not one man there, a sad job our meeting going down s o ____ [pg 34b] 1891 [date and first line cut off?] And than to Stanleys. Myself feeling quite unwell. 20th Mary just gust [sic] got home from Rachels [sic], been gone five days. Levi gone too [sic] Kingston looking after the butter makeing [sic], poor man I hope he will not miss it [?] leavs [sic] his family in a very unpleasant situation. _ Monthly meeting to day [sic] at Wellington no person gone from here. ____ 23 First day a wet day Levi and Mary went to meeting, in the evening went down to Stanleys, Levi stoped [sic] all night. ____ 25th Thirty eight years ago to day [sic] Levi & Mary married, this day cold glad to put on an extra shawl, and a brick under my feet. ____ [pg 35a] 1891 8/28th A very heavy wind rather cold, Amey Lear here came over a foot, Levi takes her home to night [sic], _ 29 Seventh day of the week, Mary down with Rachel, her baby born about ten in the morning, _ Merton got kicked in his face by one of Shannons [sic] colts, _ Heard that Sallie Mallory �was buried on the 27th also that Elizabeth Comstock was dead, died a few weeks ago, ____ 30th First day _ Mary Levens & her sister Lydia called here, also Mary Jane Bowerman & Sarah Ann Derbeyshire Eliza Varney & Willie Richardson took tea with us, Lydia getting supper Carrie gone down to see Rachel. ____ 27 of 8th month Sallie Mallory buried. [pg 35b] 1891 9mo 4th Lydia And Ella Williams down for a visit, Lent Ella the Diary men daughter.____ 6th Lydia And Merton & Thomas gone down to see Rachel. ____ 5th Carrie & Lydia gone on the Market then back to see Rachel, Mary came home with them . ____ 9 I went up to spend the day with Lydia while the folks went to the Picton show 10th Frederick Richardson & Hannah here for dinner also Stephen & Lydia John Williams & Lydia, _ Levi Mary & Carrie going up there to spend the evening. [pg 36a] 1891 9mo 11th Mary gone back to Stanelys again, will be very glad when Rachel gets w ell. ____ [2?] _ Aunt Rachel came here, [3?] _ Daniel Mullett & Deb called on us in �the afternoon, then Rachel Lydia & John Williams went down to Stanleys, then back to stop all night, next day I went up there to spend the day, with Rachel _ [5?] Rachel came back here, Walter comeing [sic] for her in the evening.____ [?] 3rdWarm weather yet Mary Levens & Mary here for a visit. 20th Carrie Lydia & the Children went down to the Sematry [sic] Levi and Mother at at [sic] home, did not get home till dark. [pg 36b] 1891 9mo 29th And 30th, Quite a change in the weather not very pleasant for Old people, no Stove in their room, _ Lydia went up to Wellington for her Carpet, got very cold, next day came down here & spent a few hours with her Mother. 10mo 3rd Elizabeth came up, left for home again on the 5th _ the sixth was her wedding day 45 years ago, ____ 6th Uncle Arthur came on his way way [sic] from Quarterly meeting at Leeds, stoped [sic] all night with [Aichelans Suthard?] 19th Arnold Haight & wife came here, took dinner with u s, ____ �[pg 37a] 1891 10/12 _ Uncle Arthur left here for home, _ Lydia came down to help Carrie, so as to let Mary stop with Rachel, ____ [?] 2mo Stanley & Rachel here stoped [sic] all night with us, _ Mary Ann Valentine sold all her things off _ going up to Pickering to live 27 Uncle Henry came here Sarah Foster bringing him here, _ Lydia also came down, & took dinner with us mo10 30th Coppied [sic] a verse for S A Derbeshire And Mary Jane Bowerman, [11/12?] Dominon [sic] day, Lydia here fixing of her little girl, send her home [pg 37b] 13th Stephen & Lydia called on us, also Walter & Mary. _ Our Mary went down to stop a few days with Rachel. 29th My Birth day [sic] 87 years old born in the year 1804, in England _ Nathaniel & Isabela Sivetman, happend [sic] in here, after meeting first day also our Lydia, Mary went down to Stanleys _ Nettie Cronk here sewing.____ �6th I went up to John Williams, to see Lydia spent two days with her 10_ Rachel came up to see us, to spend a few days, _ 16th Rachel went home, 18th Mary up helping J Williams clean a lot of flowels [sic] for Toronto market. [pg 38a] 12mo 23rd 1891 Levi took Libbie home, a wet day _ Mary took on the market, with two geese four turkeys & four fowels [sic] _ Lydia here looking after work & the Children myself feeling quite unwell.____ A new teacher comeing [sic] on after the Holadays [sic]. ____ 1892 first month first, so unwell cannot think of any thing. _ Stanley & Rachel here, the former on his way from Belleville ____ My eyesight & memory getting worse ____ 19th Levi & Mary went to Picton a very cold day quicksilver down to 24 below zero _ 22 Abigale Garret & Mary Elizabeth here for dinner went to J Williams, and stoped [sic] all night _ [pg 38b] 1892 l mo 23 _ Stanley & Rachel here 24 Walter & Mary Levens here first day heard that Joseph Baker in England was dead �26th Lydia [re?] helping Rahcel about [tucking?] up the babys [sic] cloths [sic] a very cold day, the Children not at school 26, Had my hair cut did not seem like the right time for Mary, 27, Got word that Elizabeth was sick, Levi & Mary gone down Stanley & Rachel gone over to see Mary Levens, for a visit. _ [pg 39a] 1892 2mo 2nd A rough day Our folks gone down to look at the Creamy [sic] _ Stanley & Rachel here y et. ____ [?] 131st First day A fine day none of our folks at meeting, Levi & Mary got home in the evening, left Elizabeth quite unwell, 2/5 Silvanus Outwaters here for dinner & Ephafram Robinson also from Leeds, _6 Our quarterly meeting began, Thomas Robinson & wife here stayed all night with us. _ 3mo 24_ Carries birth day [sic] _ 37 years old, Levi walked to meeting _ 25th Robert Cadman here for a call up for wheat at [Labon?] Williams [pg 39b] �26 A fine day the Children gone up to J Williams.____ 27 First day Levi & Mary gone to meeting in the buggy _ very bad roads, John Williams & Lydia down here for dinner, made a mistake & did not have the goose 4mo 3 Lydia got her dinner with us Levi & Mary gone over to see Mary Levens little boy quite sick, Lydia set up her stocking 4/4 1892 ____ [pg 40a] 1892,4mo 10th____ Walter & Mary Levens here for a visit _11th Second day washing two weeks w ash ____ 12 _ Lydia all day, _ Libbie Vincent here in the afternoon. 13_ Deborah Dans wife from Belleville also Maud & Mary Levens for a call Carrie gone to Picton with Levi. _ 22 Rachel Gone home, been here the last w eek __ [pg 40b] 1892 4mo 23rd Levi sawing wood with his mitts on all day, very cold. �24 first day Levi & Carrie went to meeting only two men there Carrie went up to John Williams, after dinner. 60 28th Levis [sic] Birth day [sic] 32 years old down to Picton with Rachel, Ella Williams here sewing for Carrie 5mo 7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 54 years old All of us up to John Williams to spend the day a fine day, Ella Wiliams there also, Oh what writeing [sic] do not think I will try [cut off!! any more, right seems to ? all?] [pg 41a] 1892 5mo 15th Rachel Sills came up for a visit, _ Came to our place the 18th _ next day up to John Williams, with Mother, the eighteenth 24th Henry Mullett came here from the States, stoped [sic] with us five days, then went on to Belleville to W Henry Mulletts 21st of 5mo Elizabeth Cadman came up, gone over to see Mary Levens to day [sic] with Mary Bowerman, this 29th of this month. Yester day [sic] last evening Lydia called me out to see a rain-bow [sic], most likely the last I shall ever see. 6/2nd Elizabeth started for home yes­ terday, went as far as Picton stoped [sic] all �[pg 41b] 1892 6/2 _ night with Stephen & Lydia, went to the Sematry [sic] with Mary & Rachel. ____ 4th Still at John Williams Mary Jones & [Aize?] Willse here to see Mother, gone up to see Hillier to attend the quarterly meeting, 5th Quarterly meeting at Hillier our folks all gone, I am still with Lydia. Got a bit of Aspargrass [sic] for dinner that Eliza Varney sent me, _ so cold I want a brick under my feet, ____ 8th Mary gone down to stop with Rachel a few days, sush [sic] cold weather I have a brick under my feet. _ [pg 42a] 1892 6mo 10th Our Rachels [sic] Birth day [sic] her Mother & Carries two little boys with And Carrie _ Carrie getting the childrens [sic] pictures taken, _ So cold to day [sic] glad to put on another shawl And a brick under my feet. A woman papering the kitchen for Lydia _ My head feeling very light, not much to be wonderd [sic] at, _now most 88 years, _ John Williams brought me in a sprig of the Bay berie [sic] tree, A beautiful bright day. going out to take my [bitters?], and get my lunch, _ expect to go home on first day the 12th of this month. 1 2 th �Came away from John Williams Frank Waring died last w eek __ berried [sic] last seventh day the 10th 16 _ Carrie started for Yearly meeting Amey Leer here for dinner. Rachel gone to Picton with Lydia.) [pg 42b] 1892 6mo 23 Lydia down here, als [sic] three friends from the States, Samuel Moon and his wife, als [sic], Rachel Price, who gave us some good advise. _ 26_ Libbie here with her husband took tea with us, the three friends at our meeting, John Williams and Lydia was there also, Levi & Mary also leaveing [sic] me at home with the children Carrie not got home y et. ____ 23rd Rachel Price & Samuel Moon & his wife was [sic] here, gave me a nice little bit of good advise. _ [pg 43a] 20_ Eliza Clark, and Alace Gregory here, the farmer from England, _ Laura Phelps bringing them here for a call took tea with us. [?]mo 1st Dominion day Eliza Maria Phelphs And Abby Ellsworth here, also Thomas Clark, _28th George Grubb here an Irish Friend, a minister. _ Robert Taylor brought him here, gave us a good sermon. �5th My father & Mother landed in Quebec 70, years ago to day [sic] with eleven children Also Josephs Silvetmans family Mary up to John Williams makeing [sic] soap, Rachel here again, ____ [?]th Rachel gone home, & down to see Elizabeth, _ I am going up to stop a few days with Lydia _ [pg 43b] 1892_ 7mo 15th Still up with Lydia very hot weather, John Williams came home last evening _ not feeling much better, complaining of his head a good deal, myself copping [sic] a peice [sic] of poetary [sic] for Phebe Jane Levens. _ Lydia fixing my old dress, __ Levi hived a swarm of bees. _ Mary at Lredericksburg yet. A heavy thunder shower about five oclock [sic] in the afternoon. _18 Our folks got home from Napanee & Lredericksburgh. _ Rachel comeing [sic] with them, 22 A very heavy thunder shower, killed a horse a short ways from our house writeing [sic] to Uncle James, _ mail it the 25th 1892 [pg 44a] 1892 7mo 29th Mary Waring came down t omake us a visit went over to Nathaniels after meeting Mary takeing [sic] of her �8mo 2nd Gone up to see Lydia Mary Bowerman cutting my toe nailes [sic] not at all ready to do it, Mary & Carrie up to John Williams picking berries picked most a hun-dred boxes, Mary Waring stoping [sic] with me, _ Levi helping George Hubbs, _ 4 Mary waring went home, _ 12th Columbus Clothier & Katie came 14 Went up to John Williams to tea went to meeting in the morning _ [pg 44b] 1892 8mo 28th____ Lydia here looking over some old papers __ 20th Columbus & Katie left here for Bellville, And so back to [Hauntingdon?] Went down to see Uncle Benjamin 30th Carrie up to J Williams picking berries.____ [envelope] [loose piece paper 1] Life! we have been long togather; Through pleasant & Cloudy weather, Tis hard to part, when friends are dear Perhaps, twill cost a sigh, a tear; Then steal away, give little warming, Choose thine own time, Say not, good-night, But in some brighter clime, �Bid me good morning. Vincent Bowerman [loose paper 2] My Grandfather Bowerman Died at Bloomfield On the 6th of 2nd month 1885 Aged 93 years & 8 months Found a Memorandum of Grandfathers this morning, which I coppie for Carrie,____ “ l mo 24th 1882 Is the 32nd year me and my wife was [sic] married 32 years ago this day we were married, in the Friends Meeting-house in Bloomfield.” Deborah Bowerman Aged 80 The above was written without Spectacls [sic] Vincent Bowerman Died at Bloomfield On the sixth of 2mo 1885 [pg 45a] [blank] [pg 45b] Deborah Bowerman died near Bloomfield Tenth month 24th 1892 aged 87 years and 11 months �[pg 46a] [blank] [pg 46b] For Those Grown Old By Wilhelmina Stitch I pray you be not angry, hard or cold With those grown old Two things there be that torture me (How shall such pain in rhyming lines be [told)?] The sound of children crying bitterly, And words like spears, hurled at the [maimed?] old. They are so tired; no longer are they girls with youths brave armour warding off Life’s blows, They are defenceless; very swiftly hurt; One sharp word hurled, and lo? the hearts blood flows. They are so very tired; one never knows When they may slip into the arms of Death And sob like children lost and found again And with this hurt, tear-laden breath Till Death, the friend, how they’ve escaped from pain. [pg 47a] Oh, sin indeed to make the old weary of life; They who have had their share of misery & strife Oh, wrap your tenderness about them like a shawl To comfort them and keep them from the cold And let your love build up so high a wall _ The spears of life find not the [maimed? unarmed?] old Copied by Carrie E. Williams July 1928 [pg 47b] [blank] �[pg 48a] [blank] [pg 48b] [Newspaper Clippings] LIVING BY THE DAY “I COMPARE,” says John Newton, “the troubles which we have to undergo in the course of the year to a great bun­ dle of fagots, far too large for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the whole at once. He mercifully unties the bundle, and gives us first one stick, which we are to carry today, and then another which we are to carry to-morrow, and so on. This we might easily manage if we would only take the burden appointed for us each day; but we choose to increase our troubles by carrying yesterday’s stick over again to-day, and adding tomorrow’s burden to our load before we are required to bear it.” PATIENT WITH THE LIVING Sweet friend, when thou and I are gone Beyond earth’s weary labor, When small shall be our need of grace From comrade or from neighbour, Passed all the strife, the toil, the care, And done with all the sighing, What tender truth shall we have gained, Alas ! by simply dying? Then lips to chary of their praise Will tell our merits ever, And eyes too swift our faults to see Shall no defect discover Then hands that would not lift a stone Where stones were thick to cumber One steep hill, path, will scatter flowers �Above our pillowed slumber. Sweet friend, perchance both thou and I, Ere love is past forgiving, Should take the earnest lesson homeBe patient with the living ! To-day’s repressed rebuke may save Our blinding tears to-morrow Then patience-e’en when keenest edge May what a nameless sorrow Tis easy to be gentle when Death’s silence shames our clamour, And easy to discern the best Through memory’s mystic glamour; But wise it were for thee and me Ere love [is?] past forgiving To take the tender lesson to beBe patient with the living! THE MEDICINE OF SUNSHINE - The world wants more sunshine in its dispo­ sition, in its business, in its charities, in its theology. For ten thousands of the aches and pains and irritations of men and women we commend sunshine. It soothes better than morphine; it stimulates better than champagne; it is the best plaster for a wound. The Good Samaritan poured out into the fallen traveller’s gash more of this than of wine, and oil. Florence Nightingale used it on Crimean battle fields. Take it into all, the alleys, on board all the ships, by all the sick-beds, -not a phial full but a soul full. It is good for spleen, for liver complaint, for neuralgia, for rheumatism, for falling fortunes, for melancholy. We suspect that heaven itself is only more sunshine. � 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 Vincent Bowerman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vincent Bowerman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-1884 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, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Vincent Bowerman Diary, 1877-1884 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 Vincent Bowerman Diary, 1877-1884 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. February 23, 1877 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Vincent Bowerman Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Vincent Bowerman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-1884 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b4c16c75ade61c8545b22f4e0f99bd6.pdf 1e7e97baf480fbb257fc52e5d937064f PDF Text Text Deborah (Mullett) Haight Bowerman Diary #2,1887 -1892 This is the second Deborah Mullett Bowerman Diary dated 1887- 1892: It is held at the Prince Edward County Archives and has the accession number A2001.016.096a labelled Journal 2. Click here to see the first diary. Transcribed by Lydia Wytenbroek, history student at Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia and posted here with her permission. Pam Noxon, archivist at the PEC Archives, also grants permission for this posting. Thanks to Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey, Associate Professor at Trinity Western University, for her role in this effort. Copyright: © Lydia Wytenbroek and Randy Saylor, 2008 Notes 1. Many of the dates on the left hand sides of the pages were cut off. i.e. see page 3 -the entry before the 5th -the actual month is cut off. So for many of these (if I couldn’t figure out the month) I put “[?]mo, 6th” etc. Also on one page there was a line at the top cut off so I think I made a note to you in the diary with square brackets. I made a few notes for you in the diary in square brackets. 2. Whoever numbered these pages, numbered them differently. Every two pages only has one number (i.e one of your photocopied pages has one number, but there are two pages of her diary to each photocopied sheet)/ So I put an “a” and a “b” after the page numbers, but there was no a or b in the actual numbering. 3. There were more words I couldn’t figure out in this one. Her writing was worse by the end and harder to read. These certain flowers she’s always talking about looks like its spelt “cerus” - I ’m wondering if she means cherries! (at first I thought she meant crocuses or something). See what you think. 4 .1 tried to put in a [sic] when she missed her apostrophe... 5. On one of the pages there was an envelope and then the next few pages were not pages from her diary just loose leaf papers. So I typed them up. Were they what was in the envelope? [Page la] [blank] [Page lb] �Diary of Deborah Mullett Bowerman written in and near Bloomfield 1887-1892 [pg 2a] [blank] [pg 2b] 1887 5mo7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 49, At home bakeing [sic] & churning, Mary on the Market with the Butter & Eggs, [Fowels?] 60 cents a pair then went too Carries [sic], The above written by my Mother most 83, writeing [sic] without glasses. ____ _18thSallie [Ellicotts?] daughter married to a young man by the name of Thomas of Baltimore, _19 Our monthly meeting, E Varney got home, Discovered buds on the Night, Blooming [Cerus?],_ Mary Jane Williams here to see Rachel, Willie got here from Hamilton,____ _21st Vincent Bowerman’s birth day [sic], would have been 95 years Old. [pg 3a] [88?]/5/23rd Jane Cronk called on us, Stephen & Lydia in the afternoon fixed my dress sleevs [sic] for me. 24th Lydia came home, Carrie went to John William’s, _ 26 Our quarterly meeting began, Levi �went to the boat to meet some of the friends, _ Sarah Wood from the States, Mary Jones, Johan Ward & [Aize?] Willsey, 27 Uncle Arthur here William Robnson & wife here also Levina [Merills], R Sills & Carrie,____ mo 2ndMaturah Bowerman here for a short visit, then went to Stephen Hubbs, 4th Annie Mullett & Katie Impey here. WmHenry & Judith here also, _ Alfred Mullett & his Sister, stoped [sic] one night with us _ 5th Nellie Fox here for dinner [pg 3b] _11th Mary Elizabeth & Merton went over to see Mary Levens, _ _12 E Cad man went to the fast friends meeting, in the morning, then started for home, going to Picton over night, ____ Stanley & Rachel went to the Sematry [sic] _13th Jane Cronk & Lena called in the evening to pay for some butter & Molasses,____ Found our first Night blooming [Cerus?] in [blossing?], which had been 24 days in comeing [sic] out, the largest one we have had at all measuring ten inches across, ____ _2oth The second blossom came out as large as the first No person in to see it but ourselves, Henry Hubbs in the morning, _27th The third blossom came out several came in to see it, Johnson Brewer spent the day with u s, ____ �[pg 4a] 1887 6mo 28th Stanley & Rachel gone out on a fishing partey [sic]. 6/24 Discoverd [sic] some more buds on the Night blooming [Cerus?], ____ [7? I think this is the last number of the year? but it got cut off when photocopied...] 7mo l stDominon [sic] day, took Levi over to the little lot, then we went on to S Hubbs, where I had not been for seven years, neither on the road since last summer 2nd A very hot day, Mary very buisy [sic] in the kitchen 3rd Sixty six years ago to day [sic] my Grandfather & Grandmother Mullett landed in Quebeck [sic] with eleven Children, six sons & five daughters in the year 1821. Levi & Mary gone down to Carries [sic] this afternoon. _ Brought Lydia back, & left Mary there for one w eek, ____ [pg 4b] 1887 7mo25th Edith died 15 years ago to day [sic], Deborah Sills here sewing for Mary, Edwin Williams unwell with a Sun-stroke, Mary down there after buries [sic], did not get home till ten oclock [sic], all alone with Merton. 8mo 20thLevi & Mary went to Belleville with the horse & Buggy, [Anthoey?] Haight & his Nephew Henry Niles called in. _21st First day a dark cloudy day, Sarah Foster & Walter called on me. _30 George Browning the Butter maker cam [sic] �here, talk of putting up a Creemer [sic] in Picton.____ 9mo / 2 & 3rd Mary Richie here plealing [sic] pares [sic] for M ary. ____ _4th Levi & Mary down to Carries [sic]. [pg 5a] 1887 9mo [3rd or 5th? it’s cut off] Stanley Rachel & Lydia gone to Belleville takeing [sic] Merton with them, very much against our wishes, I hope nothing will happen to him before he gets back, A beautiful day, Mary washing Very, very lonesome day without our little boy. And Rachel gone also, ____ Returned the 7th all right & well, 8th Carrie and her Motherinlaw [sic] started for [Kinden?] Carrie to see Mary Elizabeth Garrett the latter to see her Sister, 20, Our travelers returned from [Kinden?] all well & found all well at home,____ mo 14th Frank & Mary Wareing came down for a visit. Left for home on the 2 0 , ____ 21st Nelson & Rachel called on us, on [on?] their way from Huntingdon, took [R: perhaps a word is cut off here?] with us, also there [sic] daughter Mary, [pg 5b] 9mo 19th Levi begun to dig the fundation [sic] for the buttry [sic] factory in Picton. ____ lOmo 19th Uncle John came down on the boat alone, to make us a visit for the last time most likely, spent three nights with us, Levi took him to the boat, �he was 85 years old born in 1802, lOmo 31st Grandfather Mullett died 22 years ago this evening Aged 97, years, 1lmo 29th My Birth day [sic] 83 years old, not a very pleasant day sitting alone most of the day, while the folks were putting up stoves & cleaning the pipes, mailed a letter to my brother James. _ [pg 6a] 1887 12mo 25th Christmas day, also first day, A goose roasted, Edwin & Carrie here & their boys, also Stanley & Rachel, 26th The above ones went to Samuel Yerwoods [sic], left the Children here Ryerson & Levi Sills, spent the afternoon with us, _ Mary down with Carrie. 28th Jane Cronk & Leana here for a visit, _ Some Cards received from Annie who is in England, also one from Rachel Sills. 1888, l mo 1st First day raining Levi & Mary went too [sic] meeting Lydia Merton and myself all alone. ____ _8th Daniel & Deborah here for a evening visit also Walter & Mary, _ Stanley & Rachel & Carried here for dinner, _ Johnson Brewer came & stoped [sic] four days with us. _ [pg 6b] �12th of lmoth_ A letter from Jeramiah Lapp Abbie Ellsworth & E Cadman. _22 First day Quick silver 31 degrees below zero, _ 19th Rachel Sills here for a visit 2mo 4th Our Quarterly meeting a very good one, came & had a little meeting in our house one evening, _ Did not have much company, WmRobinson & wife Thomas Robinson & wife Chester Yerks & wife, & Justine Robinson from Leeds. _6th Vincent Bowerman died about one oclock [sic] in the day, buried on the 8th of 2nd month 1885, Aged 93 years, _19th Robert & Elizabeth Came up for a visit stoped [sic] two nights with us, 29th Uncle Benjamin & Maria came stoped [sic] three nights with us, had a very good visit with them , ____ * [R: there is a funny symbol here she makes that I’ve marked with an asterisk like I did on the other journals. In the other journals she used it to then continue writing about the same entry but in a later place. Anyway, here there is no other asterisk and I’m wondering if maybe the bottom of the page got cut off and so we don’t have that?] [pg 7a] 1888 3mo 4th Carrie & Rachel here for their dinner on there [sic] way to the Yerwood wedding.____ 10th Elizabeth Cadmans [sic] Birth day [sic] 58 years old, does not seem posuble [sic] 11th Johnson Brewer passed away to his long home about five oclock [sic] in the morning, of a first day of the week �mo 22nd Aunt Hannah Mullett died, mo 2nd Moved into our new home again up in Bloomfield, Levi in Picton, 11th Jane & Lena here for an afternoons [sic] visit. ____ 9th Abbie Ellsworth here sewing for Lydia, here three weeks. ____ [pg 7b] 5mo 3rd Nancy Anderson Died at Lewis Levens [sic], aged 73. _ _6 Nelson & Rachel here also Walter & M ary, ____ _7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic], 50 years old. _24 The Queens [sic] Birth-day [sic] a fine day, WmValentine called on us looking very feeble, Mary Richie also called on us. Lydia & myself all alone, been so all the week, Mary down with Carrie, Levi in Picton makeing [sic] butter.____ 6mo 2nd Our quarterly meeting began, no strangers here only Sarah Wood from Laree, _ Elizabeth came up stoped [sic] with us through quarterly meeting then went to Napanee with Lydia to have her teeth drawn, William Henry brought Aunt Eliza down to see us once more, stoped [sic] two [pg 8] nights with us, in her 81 year, �1888 6mo 10th Rachels [sic] birth day [sic] 20 years old, took dinner with us also Stanley The first day of the week, the Hickete Yearly meeting, a great many folks here from the States. Caleb Gibson died, buried tomorrow in Picton. _ mo 2 Uncle James here for a visit, went to the Sand-banks haveing [sic] never been there, spent his birth-day [sic] with us, 80 years old. ____ 3rd My father & mother landed in Quebec with eleven children. Also Joseph Sivetman with his family. 22 Went down to Edwins & Stanleys [sic] stoped [sic] there one week, locking up the house, takeing [sic] the Cats Dog & fish. [pg 8b] This refers to Consider M. Haight’s [daughter? it’s cut off] 1888, 8mo5th Fifty years ago to day [sic], my father died, on first day evening about ten oclock [sic] in the evening Aged 38 years. _6th Margaret Jane Sivetman died Aged, nine Night blooming [Cereas?] blossemd [sic], _ a number of people into [sic] see them. _19 First day, Fevi Mary & Merton gone up to call on Eliza Varney, leaveing [sic] me alone not very pleasant, got a beautifull [sic] bunch of flowers sent me from the Cematry [sic]. 24, Uncle Arthur & Aunt Jane came down for a visit, stoped [soc] three nights �with us. _26th Willie Mullett wife here with her babie [sic], also Abie Ellsworth called on us, [pg 9a] 1888 9mo 1st Elizabeth Cadman came up for a visit on the Cars from Picton, stoped [sic] with us till the fifth, went down to see Carrie & Rachel, also Mary Levens. __ The third Rachel Sills came up & spent two days with us, _ The fifth of the month Anne Mullett & Nellie Fox came here spent two days with u s. ____ [?]mo 8th Uncle Henry came here on his way to the States, _ left on the 17th for Nelsons,____ 18th Debie Brown buried at Hillier. 21_ Levi & Mary gone down to see Amey Leer. _ [?] mo 21st Marys [sic] Birth day [sic] 53 years old, a dark gloomy day, Lydia & myself here alone, Levi & Mary down to Carries [sic]. _ [pg 9b] 1l mo 22nd Very cold quick-silver down to ten, Mary Richie called on us, 1888, 29th of 1l moMy birth day [sic] 84 years, old A roast goose for dinner Plumb pudding & a very nice lemmon-pie [sic], got up by Carrie_ Edwin & Carrie & the Children here, Stanley & Rachel, _ Walter Levens and �wife and son, & Eliza Varney, besides our own family. _ a fine winters [sic] day _ A letter from Belleville & a small Birth day [sic] Card from Cousin Mary. _ 12m° 2nd _ First day Levi & Mary gone to meeting, Lydia down to Carries [sic], _ _25th Christmas day, Lydia & myself here all alone, not a very pleasant day, hope it may be better next time Mary Richie sitting with us part of the time. _27th Cards from England from Sophia [pg 10a] 1888 12/28th Lydia got her pictures from the little boy Eaton _ Grandmother Mullett died 43 years ago to day [sic], Aged 72, _ [?] _ Lydia down to Carries [sic], Mary Richard’s [sic] called on u s. __ [1 presumably, but cut off?] mo 1st 1889 New years day Lydia at Edds Mary home, Lewis Levens called in for the first time [?]th A very heavy wind from the South such a on [sic] that had not been known for years, unroofing houses & blowing down trees & fences, but the worst of all killing my Grandson by the falling of the barn-door on his head, _ living but three or four hours after, _ [R: “Edwin Williams” is written up the side of the page here so I don’t know which line it should go on. I guess that was her grandson?] [?]mo 24th Our wedding day 38 years ago. Taken with a very bad Direah [sic] in bed five days, _ �[pg 10b] 1889 2mo 1st Our Quarterly began not very large but good, No strangers not many friends called on us, knowing our situation Justice Robinson took dinner with us one day, _ Carrie was with us and her three little fatherless boys. _ _6th Three years ago To day [sic] Vincent Bowerman Died aged 93 years. Susan Dorland died about seven in the evening Aged 78, 1889 3m° 2nd My Brother John died aged 86 years buried in Bloomfield, by the side of Aunt Bathsheba,____ _3rd I was taken sick & kept my bed for six weeks, with a bad cold, _ Elizabeth & Rachel up to see m e, ____ 4mo 11 Mary Waring came down for a visit went back into Huntingdon,____ [pg 11a] 1889 4mo 28th Levis [sic] Birth day [sic] 57 years old. Spent the day over to the Lott all alone, makeing [sic] his family feel very uneasy. _ 5mol_ In the year 1819, My sister Mary carried our Queen Victoria about the room, at the George Inn (Hotel) in [Llminster?] Somersetshire Old England. _ DB Aged 84 years, 7 Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 50, born in 1838, �Not much of a Hollowday [sic], washing Annie Mullett came from Belleville, Lewis Levens [sic] birth day [sic] yesterday _24 Amis Weaver here for a visit _ no other person, rather lonely, hope it will be better before long ____ [pg lib ] _29 Carrie makeing [sic] tea cake _ Lydia picking up in the Cellar, A very cold day for the time of the year ^ m o j st Our quarterly meeting Uncle James & Uncle Arthur down, no strangers here, but they had a good meeting, & an excellent sermon from Eliza Varney. _ Samuel & Jane Bonestill here. 6_9 First day a wet day, none of our family at meeting, no person called on us but Mary Richards, _ the last first day we spend in Bloomfield, _10 Rachels [sic] Birth day [sic] 21, years old, Thought we were going to have a good visit with her, but had none, we moved over to the [left?] Lot, It does not seem much like home, hope it will better [pg 12a] 1889 6/10 _ after we have been here longer Its [sic] not a very pleasant feeling for an Old person 84 years old to be move-ing I did not think it would have [affected?] my mind so much, been thinking about it ever since four �oclock [sic] this morning.____ 21st Merons [sic] Birth day [sic] 6 years old, out in a boat with Grandfather Williams & caught a small fish, _ Stanley & Rachel up in the evening after nine oclock [sic] [most likely 27. cut off] Mary Richards came home from meeting with them spent two days with us, _ 28th William & Mary Ann came over to see us, _ 29 Our folks went to the Sand Banks 30_ Levi & Mary went to meeting, & then over to Levens for their dinner. _ [pg 12b] 1889,7mo 3rd Sixty eight years ago this morning, My father & mother Landed in Quebec with eleven Children 6 sons & five daughters, _ Also Jospeh Sivetman & his family. Mary & Carrie gone to Picton & then on to Stanleys & Rachels [sic].____ _7th Rachel Sills came here for a visit, left on the 10th _ Little Daniel Dye here stoped [sic] one night with us. _ _13th Elizabeth Cadman came up for a visit, went home on the 15, First day evening spent in singing hyms [sic] with Lydia. ____ _25_ Seventen [sic] years to day [sic] Edith died about three in the morning. _ _27th Carrie Lydia & the two boys went down to see Rachel, stoped [sic] one night with her, Aunt Amey here for a visit �[pg 13a] 1889 8mo 1st Consider Haight died 51 years ago the 5th of this month, at Fredericksburg, _ Lydia being three months old the day he [sic] was buried Code [sic] weather a fire in Stove, 10 Stanley & Rachel went down to the thousand Islands, returned on the 12th Lydia kept house for them . ____ 16 Walter Levens & Levi Sills called on us in the evening, sent Rachel a bundle of letters. 20th Isabela Peterson here stoped [sic] all night with us, Mary took her back to Bloomfield this afternoon, _ [?]mo 4th Lydia went a fishing brought a fine black Bass enough for all our dinner.____ 15th pealing pares [sic] yet. [pg 13b] 1889 9mo [?] Benjamin & his grandaughter [sic] [Mimie?] came up for a visit stoped [sic] two nights with us, _13th Carrie started for Toronto, with several others _ [Mimie?] here serving for Lydia goes home tomorrow, Mary takeing [sic] her to the boat. ____ 15th Lydia gone to meeting also Levi, _ took dinner with Jane Cronk, Mary Richards came back with her, to spend a few days with us, Our Rachel and Stanley came up in the afternoon, _ �_23, Carrie came from Toronto, saw a great many sights brought the Children a watch cack [sic], ____ lOmo 23rd Mary Richards came here from Andrew Clarks, not very well, Stanley & Rachel here in the evening,__ [pg 14a] 1889 10mo 23rd Mary & Carrie gone too Bloomfield to paint the floar [sic], _ 27th Carries [sic] little boy Birth day [sic] five years old, Thomas, turkey for dinner, Stanley & Rachel came in, Gilbert Jones & wife called on us, Mary Richards here sick, first day no person went to meeting. Our meeting got very small only two men at meeting to day [sic], 1lmo 12 Levi and Mary brought [away?] the last board from Bloomfield, got here about seven oclock [sic], 14 Elizabeth came up for a visit, Eliza Varney brought her from the Sation [sic] went down to see Rachel, went home on the 18th, _ !7th Mary Levens & Lydia Sills here for a visit, _ [pg 14b] 1889 1l mo 20,th Marys [sic] Birth day [sic] 55 years not a very pleasant day, a girl here sewing for Lydia, Manley Yerwood here on bussiniss [sic] with Carrie, Stanley & Rachel here for dinner, a wet day. ____ �My Birth day [sic] 85 years, not a very pleasant day had three Ducks for dinner, Stanley & Rachel here for dinner, myself not very well, a girl here sewing, for Carrie.____ 12mo 8th Nathaniel & Isabela here for dinner Levi Mary Lydia & Merton went down to see Rachel. _ _9th Washing two weeks wash, myself fixing up an Old Sampler for Lydia marked in the year 1873,____ [pg 15a] 12/ 20th 1889 Carrie & Lydia went to Picton, had to borrow a lantern to get home, A very dark day & night 22nd First day a heavy wind, no one person went to meeting, raining _ 25th Christmas day Stanley & Rachel here for dinner, A large goose for dinner 26th Andrew Whycott died about ten in the morning.__ Aged 83 years. 28th Levi & Mary went to the funeral to the house over night. _ 1890, l mo 1st _ Walter & Mary Levens here for dinner, no sleiging [sic] raining hard most of the day. ____ [pg 15b] 1890 l mo 14th Lydia married to John Williams in Picton at the age of fifty one years, started for Whitby next morning �and so on to Toronto, was gone four weeks, had a nice time with her friends I hope it may prove a happy union for it has been a heavy trial for her [poor?] Old mother, now in her 86 year. ____ _2mo 13th Our Bride folks returned home to John Williams house, took dinner with us the next day. _ _17 Charles Gidion very low, died a few days after 3 mo 2nd Jane Cronk & Lena here for a short visit took tea with us. _7th Dr Nash called here to see Carrie Reuben Branscom & Sarah here for a visit ____ [pg 16a] 1890,3mo 9th Deborah Sills that was once, & Mary Levens here for a visit took dinner with us, no sleighing ____ _10, Elizabeth Cadmans [sic] Birth-day [sic] sixty years old, Levi in the Swamph [sic] choping [sic], saw a robin for the first time, very early we think 8th Lydia came home & stoped [sic] all night with us, a great treet [sic], for the little boy, as well as for her poor old mother, who had lived with her over fifty years. ____ _24 Carries [sic] Birth day [sic], Aged 35 years _26 Samuel Yerwood died Aged 27 Lydia spent the day with us brought her ironing over with her. _ �mo 11th I.yclia came across the feilds [sic] and stoped [sic] all night with us, a grate [sic] treet [sic] [pg 16b] 1890 4mo 13th A most beautifull [sic] bright warm day, the first day of the week, Levi went to meeting alone Mary down with Rachel for a visit gone two nights, have not seen Lydia to day [sic] _ pretty lonesome for an Old woman, or rather her poor Old mother, who lived with her most 52 years. _22nd Rachel Sills up for a visit over with, Mary Levens, ____ Went to John Williams the 21st while she was here for dinner, also Nelson & Rachel Walter & Mary, Mary Bowerman & self _ the first time I have been on the road since I came here ten months ago. _ [pg 17a] 1890 5mo 7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] fifty two years old, Spent the day with us & fixed my flannel dress. _ _14 How strange we should keep the wrong day for Lydias [sic] birth-day [sic] the sixth instead of the seventh. _ 21st Vincent Bowermans [sic] Birth-day [sic] would have been 99, Lydia spent the day with us, helping Mary & Carrie clearn out my room, or their front room �24th Stanley & Rachel here also Lydia Carrie & her two boys went home with them, stoping [sic] there till Second day the 26, [pg 17b] 1890, 5/25, First day no person went to meeting, Levi tired out, wet day all alone, _ _28_ John Williams & Lydia went to Belleville, returned on the first of 6mo 6mo 5thPrepartive meeting Mary & Lydia went, came back here & spent the day with us, a heavy thunder storm, Levi took her home in the evening. _10 Rachels [sic] Birth day [sic] 22 years old expected to have spent a pleasant day with her, but other company comeing [sic] in, broke it all up, we are all liable to disappointments. _ Thomas Stinson & his two daughters came in. also John Williams [sic] Sister & daughter [pg 18a] 1890 6mo 14th Mary on the Market with potatoes & eggs, 11 & 12 cts a dozen, potatoes seventy five cents a bag _ _15th First day _ Levi went meeting alone Rachel Sills here & Lydia also Isabela Peterson, I forgot John Williams. _ Mary Carrie & the Children took Rachel back to Levens in the evening. _ 6_22_ I went to stop with Lydia one week, _ Mary Levens little boy born, our Mary being with her, _ Carrie & Lydia �went for her, First day afternoon, _ 8th Fox & Mary Mullett came here, spent a week with u s, ____ 29_ First day two men friends from the States at our meeting, Benjamin Brown & Thomas Hogue, _ was at John Williams on the 26th, Gilbert Jones bringing them there, ____ [pg 18b] 7mo 1st Dominon [sic] day _ Mary Bowerman & Mary Mullett, gone up to see Lydia, Levi in Picton makeing [sic] butter. _ _2nd Mary Mullett here yet, Carrie has taken her to Andrew Haights to day [sic] Lydia going also, ____ 3_ Sixty nine years ago this morning we landed in Quebec father mother & eleven children, _ Also Joseph Sivetman with his family in the year 1821, _ _5th Mary Mullett left for horn [sic], going to Picton with M Bowerman on the Market _ then on to the Steem-boat [sic] Our Rachel here for a short visit. _ _6, Levi & Mary went to meeting, but few there, ____ Carrie & the children gone over to Levens for a ride, & to see how Mary is, _ [pg 19a] 1890 7mo 8th Carrie & Lydia gone to Picton, to get trimmings for a dress caught in a heavy thunder-shower. �9th A great change in the weather [Geeat?] coats wanted this morning And a fire in my stove, also a brick under my feet. ____ 17_ William Valentine died aged 84 years Buried the 19, at the Semetry [sic] at Picton, * 6_ Rachel Sills here to spend the day with her Mother, also Lydia, continued cold yet, a fire in my Stove, a brick under my feet, mufflers on my w rist, __ * The meeting held at the Methodist meeting house, James M [Lauling?] had a great Sermon for the inhabitants, _ [pg 19b] 1890 7mo20th First day our folks gone to Wellington, to attend a four oclock [sic] meeting appointed by James M Laughin.____ _21st James M Laughlin & two other friends took dinner & tea with us, then went on to Picton to have a meeting in the Methodist meeting-house, Levi takeing [sic] them down. ____ 23rd I was up to John Williams [sic] to spend the day to meet James M Laughlin & two women friends from the States, had quite a nice visit, _ 24_ Carrie up to J Williams [sic] picking berries, _ Stanley & Rachel here in the �afternoon, for a short time. [pg 20a] 1890 7mo 25th Eighteen years ago this morning about three oclock [sic] in the morning, Edith died Aged fifteen years, at the brick house back in the Concession.____ 26_ Lydia came down & stoped [sic] all night with us, & all first day, also John Williams took dinner with us, _ Stanley & Rachel here a little while in the afternoon, Rachel in a peck of trouble, on account of some person breaking into their house while they were at meeting, takeing [sic] away all her little trinkets. _ 22 Mary & Carrie up / John [Wille?] picking berries, [pg 20b] 1890 7mo 3 1st Carrie gone down to Stanleys [sic] with Flora Williams [that?] was once. ____ gm o Lydia Emaley [Harzard?] died about six in the morning, buried the 4th _ Flora Mullett here all night and starded [sic] for home, 8mo 1st __ _ Lydia & Mary & the Children went down to the Semetry [sic] to a [flareupt?] or a something else. Lydia lost her gold Spectacls [sic], so much for these [spreas?]. �[1838?] _ 8/5th Consider [Merritt?] Haight died 52 years ago about three oclock [sic] in the morning _ Fhorty [sic] six years old, Lydia was three months old the day her father was buried. Mary down to Stanleys [sic] picking berries, a very wet day a thunder shower [pg 21a] 1890, 8mo 7th 1838 Consider Haight buried, in Adolphus town, _ A very unpleasant day Mary & Carrie doing up berries.____ Carrie picking berries all day at L W 11th Quite cold fire in my room Levi with his overcoat on in the morning 12_ Went to Jane Cronks for dinner, Mary Lydia & John Williams, eleven of us sat down to [dine? din?] _ 20, _ Rachel came up to see us, went up for Lydia, so we had pretty good time, Levi went to Kingston, to sell butter, _ 16th The teacher came here to board, _21st Monthly meeting at Hillier, none of our folks there a wet day. ____ [pg 21b] 8mo 24 Consider here also Walter Levens, Mary Levens Lydia Sills & Li bey Dimond, _ Levi & Mary Went over to Stephen Hubbs, _ 126, Lydia & Ellen Williams down here �to spend the day. _ 28th Sanley [sic] sick sent up for Mary, but Carrie went, _ 30 A cold day fire in my room all glad to get under the blankets, a letter from [C?] M Collins. The teacher gone to see her sister. _ 9mo 7th First day a very warm day quicksilver up to 82, in my room Levi went to meeting alone, Stanly been very sick for the last week, John Williams & Lydia went down Stanley better ____ [pg 22a] 1890, 9mo 9th Rachel Sills [sic] Birth day [sic] 59 years old is it posabel [sic], And there yet, _ John Williams and Mary Richards took tea with us. 17, Elizabeth went home to day [sic], spent a week with us, Mary took her Picton took dinner with Levi at the Creamry [sic] also John Williams & Lydia, then down to see Cemetry [sic]. _ Mary Richards spent two days with us last week. 10 12th First day Levi & Mary gone to meeting, then down to see Rachel, I have been looking for Lydia, yesterday & to day [sic] up till three oclock [sic], then she came also John Willaims _ how little they know a mothers [sic] feelings, especialy [sic] after living with a child fifty two years, Patience it will all be over soon, _ �[pg 22b] 10mo 13th Carrie gone up to help Lydia about her Carpet, _ her three Boys with the Hooping-cough, _ Lydia lost her gold Spectacls [sic] on the Decoration-day in the Cematry [sic], got them again about six weeks after being picked up by an honest woman _14 Went up to see Lydia or rather to stay with her while J. Williams went a Duck shooting, a great job to get me off, but was glad I went poor Lydia I think she has got out of the frying-pan into the fire. _ 1lmo 2nd Levi & Mary went too [sic] meeting then to Jane Cronks [sic] for dinner, John Williams & Lydia here for dinner John Garrett & wife called on us last week. [pg 23a] 1l mo 4th 1890, Would have been my fathers [sic] birth-day [sic] had he been living, _ Snow last night for the first __ A letter from Mary Mullett saw Uncle Henry at WmHenrys _8th Levi & Mary on the market with Fowels [sic] & Butter, 40ct for fowels [sic] a pair, butter 20ct a pound, _ * 9th First day a very wet day no person went to meeting, very unpleasant day very lonely, miss Lydias very much �* 8th Bought four & a half of flannel for my shimeys, seventeen pounds of sughar [sic].____ [pg 23b] 1890 1l mo 16th First day Levi & Carrie went too [sic] meeting, rather a lonesome day. 12th of this month Lena Robinson married to James Sivetman,__ 17_ Nelson & Rachel here for a visit, brought me a new apron & made it for me, brought me a nice bar of Sented [sic] soap. __ Our little boy Merton sick, better to day [sic]. ____ _20th of 1 l mo Marys [sic] Birth-day [sic], fifty five years old, Not a very pleasant day, Rachel up with Lydia, _ goes home the 22nd _ Levi & Carrie gone up to Monthly meeting at Wellington. 23_ John Williams [sic] & Lydia here for dinner, First day Levi & Mary went to meeting. _ [pg 24a] 24th 1890_ Carrie went up to help Lydia wash with her new machine 26 Sarah Foster & Walter here for dinner, ,29th of 1 l mo My Birth day [sic] 86 years old �Lydia & her husband here for dinner also Rachel & her husband, not feeling very well myself 1l mo 30th of 1l moFirst day dark & cloudy Levi & Carrie gone to meeting. _ Lewis Levens [sic] barn burnt down that evening.____ 12_ 1 st Jane Cronk here for a visit, had not seen her for some time, had a first rate visit with her. _ [pg 24b] 12mo 8th Nathaniel Sivetman and Isabel here for a call to see their Old Aunt once more, had not been here for a twelvemonth. _16th Went out in the kitchen & took my dinner with Carrie & her two children Thomas & John, Merton being up with Lydia, I had not been to the dinner table in eight weeks before, being on my bed complaining of great weekness [sic], or rather Old Age, being now in my 87 year. _ Mary up with Lydia, Levi at Picton,____ 26th Levi & Mary gone down to Stanleys to see Rachel not being very well, Carrie over to Hubbs last evening for a visit also the teacher, _ Sarah Kingston married, & starts for the West this morning a widdoer [sic] [with?] seven children. _ [pg 25a] �91 2mo28th Levi & Mary gone up to John Williams, as he is not well, I think its [sic] conclueded [sic] at last for Levi to go to Picton again this summer to make butter, & I do not know but what Mary is going with him, _ I wonder what they will do with the poor Old woman, it does seem as tho [sic] she outlived her usefullness [sic]. _ I have been complaining for the six weeks, not well yet. what a blessing to have your health.__ a Postal Card from Uncle Arthur this morning.____ Snowing fast a Card from Elizabeth. _ myself being in bed ten weeks to day [sic]. _ not able to do much of any thing y et. ____ [pg 25b] 1891 3mo8th Levi & Carrie gone to meeting, _ After dinner Levi & Mary went down to Stanleys. _ Mary stoping [sic] all night, Rachel not very well. _ 9th Raining Levi going down for Mary, Lydia down there yesterday myself far from well, Sent Mary Richards a letter yesterday, _ I doubt if I ever write her another _10th Elizabeth Cadmans [sic] Birth-day [sic]. Sixty one years old, it does not seem possable [sic], _ Lydia here this afternoon, _ Mary & Merton down with Rachel, ____ 15 �First day Walter & Mary Levens here also Lydia for dinner, brought the baby nine months old, a cold day [pg 26a] 91 3/ 19th _ Monthly meeting to day [sic] Mary stoped [sic] at John Williams [sic] after meeting. _ 24_ Carries [sic] Birth-day [sic] down to Stanleys [sic] with the two children myself with a very lame back 4mo 1st Lydia here for supper, had some sausage meet [sic] for supper [cut off?] Levi gone to Picton, with butter eggs [R: there is a thing in brackets here that says “J. F. Mullett was 52” but it’s someone else’s writing I think] 4mo 2nd John Fry Mullett Died aged 42, Sophia Mulletts [sic] husband in England 9th p repartive [sic] meeting Levi went alone, Amos Bowerman here for dinner. _ 9th Edith Birth-day [sic], 34 years old, _ a bright sunney [sic] day _ A letter from Sallie Ellicott with a photograph [pg 26b] 4m 11th First day Levi & Carrie went to meeting, brought Mary Ann Richardson back with them , __ 15th _ Stanley & Rachel here in the afternoon eating sugar, eat [sic] our last sausage-meet [sic], __ Resewed [sic] John Frys [H unaoral?] Card from England �20_ Lydia & Rachel here for dinner looking for a boy to work for them , ____ 21st Writeing [sic] to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, _ Our Mary killed the first flie [sic]. _ my sight failing fast _ scarsely [sic] read what I have wrote, ____ [pg 27a] 1891_ 4mo 28th Levis [sic] Birth day [sic] 59 years old _ A very cold day, plowing in [he] garden. Four months a go [sic] the 23rd of this month I came down stairs [sic], burnt a light every night since most, And had my breakfast in bed ever since. 28th Considers [sic] Birth day [sic] born in 1802, At Adolphus tow n ____ 30, Jane Cronk & Lena here for a call, also Lydia & her girl Mary cutting my toe-nails, made a great fuss about it [?]mo 3rd Walter & Mary Levens here Carrie Lydia & the Children went over to Stephen Hubbs, found them all gone. __ [pg 27b] 1891 5mo 7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 53, years old, spent the afternoon at home with her Mother, the last one very likely _ As I am feeling �very far from well but will it not be a happy exchange, from all our trials, _ Edmond Richardson died the day before yesterday.____ 11_ Mary gone down to Stanleys [sic] he being sick _ Mary Richards going to the States, wanting to give her a book but our Mary refuseing [sic] to let her have it, makes me feel very uncomfortable But suppose I shall have to put up with it. 12 A fine day Stanley better Mary comeing [sic] home to night [sic] _ Sarah Foster & Walter gone up to Edmond Richardsons [sic] funeral [pg 28a] 1891 5mo 12th _ Mary Richards here stoped [sic] all night with us, going to Oregan [sic] starts tomorrow with her brother Edward, has a daughter living there, ____ 16_ Carrie Lydia went onto the Market with butter & Eggs got 16ct of butter & 12ctsfor eggs a dozen, let one basket of eggs out of the wagon breaking 8 dozen Lydia got herself a new dress, cloth for a new jacket, [looks like “ttr rung” possibly tire rung?] for the sleigh,____ 21st Vincent Bowermans [sic] Birth day [sic] would have been one hundred years old if he had lived, Born in seventeen hundred and ninety one 93 when he died at 13 Bloomfield in 1885, _ Levi & Mary at Hillier Monthly-meeting.____ �[pg 28b] 1891 5mo 22nd Elizabeth Cadman came up on the boat, 24 Henry Haight here for dinner the first day of the week Levi & Mary went too [sic] meeting. Elizabeth at John Williams.__ 25, Elizabeth here & Lydia also Rachel & Stanley,__ 26, The folks got me up to John Williams to spend the afternoon with Elizabeth,____ 28, Elizabeth going home, Carrie & two of the Children gone with her, Lydia takeing [sic] them down to Picton 30, Mary planting potatoes or rather helping Levi, ____ [pg 29a] 1891 5mo 31, _ My brother James came here with his son Edmond started for home again the next day, 6mo 2st Nelson & Rachel came she stoped [sic] one night with us. _ Carrie came home, after haveing [sic] a good visit 5th Mary Waring came here, stoped [sic] with us three days, through Quarterly meeting My brother Arthur came to attend the Quarterly meeting, also Stephen Robertson and wife. �9th Uncle Arthur going home, Mary takeing [sic] him to Picton, I am going up to spend the day with Lydia, Our Rachel is to be there, her Birth day, 23 years old. [pg 29b] 12th Well I went but did not find my little Granddaughter there, so I spent three days with Lydia _ Nathaniel Sivetman & his daughter came in while I was gone, for which I was sorry.____ 14 First day Levi & Carrie went to meet ing _ Levi & Mary went down to see Rachel in the afternoon, takeing [sic] the little boy with them __ Carrie gone out for a walk with the Children, _ We here [sic] that Samuel Naish is very unwell,____ 19 _ Carrie & Lydia went to Picton got me some letter paper, Lydia lost her veil, _ the second one within a few months. 20 Carrie gone again to day [sic] takeing [sic] all the Children with her, for a ride, [pg 30a] 1891_ 6mo21st Mertons [sic] Birth-day [sic] eight years old, First day of the week, Levi Mary & Carrie went to meeting, But few there most all gone to Yearly-meeting, Mary Ann gave them a good sermon, from the Text,, _ “ They that hunger and �thirst after Rightesness [sic] shall be saved” Carrie cleaning out the little parlor. Rachel came up for her Mother to go down & spend three or four days with her. ____ 23rd John Williams gone to a funeral Daniel Youngs [sic], Lydia came this far with him, helped Carrie a little, 25th Levi went to meeting found some friends there from the States going to have a meeting here tomor-row, at half past three. ____ [pg 30b] 1891 6mo 28, Mary Mullett & Ellen Fox came here from Belleville, stoped [sic] all night with us, also Mary Levens, took dinner with u s, ____ 29th Our folks gone to the Sand-Banks Four friends called on us from the States, _ Barckley Straton & wife, Elizabeth Rusel, & her Nephew Robert Rusel. Elizabeth had a few words of encourage­ ment for m e. ____ 7mo 1st Dominon [sic] day raining most all the day. _ Libbie went home for the Hollow days [sic] wrote too [sic] Sophia & Annie, __ 3rd Seventy years ago to day [sic] my father And mother landed in Quebec with eleven children after a passage of seven weeks, also Joseph Sivetman and his family in the 1821, _ A bright sunny day. _ Deborah Bowerman �[pg 31a] 1891 7mo 3rd Went up to see Lydia spent two days with her, _ 4th A very heavy thunder shower, hail stones an inch round, _ Stanley & Rachel up in the evening for potatoes, mailed a letter for Uncle Arthur. 4th With Lydia, Mary Levens and her Sister May with her, __ 5th First day John & Lydia went to our meeting, Levi & Mary came to J Williams for dinner, Carrie & her two boys, went to dinner with E Varney I came home found a cold house, 6th Cold weather a fire in the Stove Brick under my feet, quite unwell myself,____ [pg 31b] 9th Levi & Mary went to meeting left Carrie up with Lydia to help her about moveing [sic] some things. Thomas Robinson to be buried tomorrow Cold weather y et. ____ 12th Went to meeting were [sic] I had not been for three or four years, A friend from the States there, gave us an excellent sermon, on the subject of prayer & faith, after meeting sent to J Williams & got our supper, also Silvanus [Outwaters?] & his wife 14th Our Rachel here drove herself up �the little girl comeing [sic] with her. 15th Archebald Crosbie & his Sister here for dinner, Attended our Monthly meeting his sister Isabela Henderson, from Norich,__ [pg 32a] 1891 7mo 16, Young potatoes for dinner the first tim e __ _17 Carrie & Lydia went on the market with Butter Eggs & hog-fat 1l ct a pound a wet day, got very wet, _ Nettie Cronk went home, Carrie takeing [sic] her to the Station,____ 19 First day Carrie & the Children went to meeting _ after down to see Rachel _ In the evening Jane Cronk, Lena & James Sivetman made us a call in the evening. 20th A cold morning, glad to put on on [sic] my winter dress again, & get round the stove, warmer in the afternoon,____ 21st Cold morning again a winter dress comfortable again. ____ [pg 32b] 1891 7mo 22nd Another cold morning fire feels good, ____ 21st Sarah Why cot & her daughter here for a visit had not seen her before in seven years, had to be lifted in & out of the buggye [sic], walk with Crutches, made my apron �for or in part, seventy seven years old. 24th Lydia here geting [sic] her jacket made by Nettie Cronk, stoped [sic] all night with us, & the next day fixed my dress for me, spent some time up stairs with her mother reading over some memorandiums [sic] about Edith, made by her Grandmother, during her last sickness [pg 33a] 1891 7mo 23 rd, Lydia came home from meeting with them, We had five Night blooming [Cereses?] out in blosom [sic] no stranger into [sic] see them _ Nettie sewing yet. leavs [sic] to day [sic] or tomorrow.____ 25th Mattie Richardson came for a visit also her little boy gone up to see Lydia, _ Mary & the Children gone up to Wellington to take Nettie Cronk home, _ 26, Lydia & Mattie went to Nathaniel Sivetmans.____ 27th _ Daniel Mullett & wife called on us. _ Mattie started for home, Mary takeing [sic] her to Picton. 30th Lydia down here helping Carrie Mary down with Rachel, Sallie Mallory here for a visit ____ [pg 33b] 1891,7mo 30th Mary down with �Rachel picking berries, Levi and Merton gone also. ____ 3 1_ A very cold day for the time of the year glad to sit round the Stove, & a brick under my feet boiling up the berries that Mary got gmo jst Levj gQne down to help Stanley raining again __ three barns burnt day before yesterday with lightening. A very cold day glad to get round the stove to warm my hands, Mattie went hom e ____ _2nd First day Levi & Mary went to meeting _ Lydia went to stop a few days with Rachel, Levi & Mary went down to see Stephen Hubbs [pg 34a] 1891 [8mo ?] Consider Haight died in the year 1838, Aged 36 years, Lydia was three months old the day her father was buried. _ Was buried the seventh in Adolphustown [sic]. ____ _8th Mary went on to the Market with butter Eggs, & fowel [sic], butter 18cts Eggs 13cts a dozen fowels [sic] or rather Chicken 55cts a pair, _ Lydia down here with her Mother. _ 9th First day Levi went to meeting alone one little boy. _ Carrie down with Rachel. ____ 10 & 11th Very hot weather, quick silver �up to 84 in my room so warm could not do any thing [sic], _ 13th Prepartive [sic] meeting not one man there, a sad job our meeting going down s o ____ [pg 34b] 1891 [date and first line cut off?] And than to Stanleys. Myself feeling quite unwell. 20th Mary just gust [sic] got home from Rachels [sic], been gone five days. Levi gone too [sic] Kingston looking after the butter makeing [sic], poor man I hope he will not miss it [?] leavs [sic] his family in a very unpleasant situation. _ Monthly meeting to day [sic] at Wellington no person gone from here. ____ 23 First day a wet day Levi and Mary went to meeting, in the evening went down to Stanleys, Levi stoped [sic] all night. ____ 25th Thirty eight years ago to day [sic] Levi & Mary married, this day cold glad to put on an extra shawl, and a brick under my feet. ____ [pg 35a] 1891 8/28th A very heavy wind rather cold, Amey Lear here came over a foot, Levi takes her home to night [sic], _ 29 Seventh day of the week, Mary down with Rachel, her baby born about ten in the morning, _ Merton got kicked in his face by one of Shannons [sic] colts, _ Heard that Sallie Mallory �was buried on the 27th also that Elizabeth Comstock was dead, died a few weeks ago, ____ 30th First day _ Mary Levens & her sister Lydia called here, also Mary Jane Bowerman & Sarah Ann Derbeyshire Eliza Varney & Willie Richardson took tea with us, Lydia getting supper Carrie gone down to see Rachel. ____ 27 of 8th month Sallie Mallory buried. [pg 35b] 1891 9mo 4th Lydia And Ella Williams down for a visit, Lent Ella the Diary men daughter.____ 6th Lydia And Merton & Thomas gone down to see Rachel. ____ 5th Carrie & Lydia gone on the Market then back to see Rachel, Mary came home with them . ____ 9 I went up to spend the day with Lydia while the folks went to the Picton show 10th Frederick Richardson & Hannah here for dinner also Stephen & Lydia John Williams & Lydia, _ Levi Mary & Carrie going up there to spend the evening. [pg 36a] 1891 9mo 11th Mary gone back to Stanelys again, will be very glad when Rachel gets w ell. ____ [2?] _ Aunt Rachel came here, [3?] _ Daniel Mullett & Deb called on us in �the afternoon, then Rachel Lydia & John Williams went down to Stanleys, then back to stop all night, next day I went up there to spend the day, with Rachel _ [5?] Rachel came back here, Walter comeing [sic] for her in the evening.____ [?] 3rdWarm weather yet Mary Levens & Mary here for a visit. 20th Carrie Lydia & the Children went down to the Sematry [sic] Levi and Mother at at [sic] home, did not get home till dark. [pg 36b] 1891 9mo 29th And 30th, Quite a change in the weather not very pleasant for Old people, no Stove in their room, _ Lydia went up to Wellington for her Carpet, got very cold, next day came down here & spent a few hours with her Mother. 10mo 3rd Elizabeth came up, left for home again on the 5th _ the sixth was her wedding day 45 years ago, ____ 6th Uncle Arthur came on his way way [sic] from Quarterly meeting at Leeds, stoped [sic] all night with [Aichelans Suthard?] 19th Arnold Haight & wife came here, took dinner with u s, ____ �[pg 37a] 1891 10/12 _ Uncle Arthur left here for home, _ Lydia came down to help Carrie, so as to let Mary stop with Rachel, ____ [?] 2mo Stanley & Rachel here stoped [sic] all night with us, _ Mary Ann Valentine sold all her things off _ going up to Pickering to live 27 Uncle Henry came here Sarah Foster bringing him here, _ Lydia also came down, & took dinner with us mo10 30th Coppied [sic] a verse for S A Derbeshire And Mary Jane Bowerman, [11/12?] Dominon [sic] day, Lydia here fixing of her little girl, send her home [pg 37b] 13th Stephen & Lydia called on us, also Walter & Mary. _ Our Mary went down to stop a few days with Rachel. 29th My Birth day [sic] 87 years old born in the year 1804, in England _ Nathaniel & Isabela Sivetman, happend [sic] in here, after meeting first day also our Lydia, Mary went down to Stanleys _ Nettie Cronk here sewing.____ �6th I went up to John Williams, to see Lydia spent two days with her 10_ Rachel came up to see us, to spend a few days, _ 16th Rachel went home, 18th Mary up helping J Williams clean a lot of flowels [sic] for Toronto market. [pg 38a] 12mo 23rd 1891 Levi took Libbie home, a wet day _ Mary took on the market, with two geese four turkeys & four fowels [sic] _ Lydia here looking after work & the Children myself feeling quite unwell.____ A new teacher comeing [sic] on after the Holadays [sic]. ____ 1892 first month first, so unwell cannot think of any thing. _ Stanley & Rachel here, the former on his way from Belleville ____ My eyesight & memory getting worse ____ 19th Levi & Mary went to Picton a very cold day quicksilver down to 24 below zero _ 22 Abigale Garret & Mary Elizabeth here for dinner went to J Williams, and stoped [sic] all night _ [pg 38b] 1892 l mo 23 _ Stanley & Rachel here 24 Walter & Mary Levens here first day heard that Joseph Baker in England was dead �26th Lydia [re?] helping Rahcel about [tucking?] up the babys [sic] cloths [sic] a very cold day, the Children not at school 26, Had my hair cut did not seem like the right time for Mary, 27, Got word that Elizabeth was sick, Levi & Mary gone down Stanley & Rachel gone over to see Mary Levens, for a visit. _ [pg 39a] 1892 2mo 2nd A rough day Our folks gone down to look at the Creamy [sic] _ Stanley & Rachel here y et. ____ [?] 131st First day A fine day none of our folks at meeting, Levi & Mary got home in the evening, left Elizabeth quite unwell, 2/5 Silvanus Outwaters here for dinner & Ephafram Robinson also from Leeds, _6 Our quarterly meeting began, Thomas Robinson & wife here stayed all night with us. _ 3mo 24_ Carries birth day [sic] _ 37 years old, Levi walked to meeting _ 25th Robert Cadman here for a call up for wheat at [Labon?] Williams [pg 39b] �26 A fine day the Children gone up to J Williams.____ 27 First day Levi & Mary gone to meeting in the buggy _ very bad roads, John Williams & Lydia down here for dinner, made a mistake & did not have the goose 4mo 3 Lydia got her dinner with us Levi & Mary gone over to see Mary Levens little boy quite sick, Lydia set up her stocking 4/4 1892 ____ [pg 40a] 1892,4mo 10th____ Walter & Mary Levens here for a visit _11th Second day washing two weeks w ash ____ 12 _ Lydia all day, _ Libbie Vincent here in the afternoon. 13_ Deborah Dans wife from Belleville also Maud & Mary Levens for a call Carrie gone to Picton with Levi. _ 22 Rachel Gone home, been here the last w eek __ [pg 40b] 1892 4mo 23rd Levi sawing wood with his mitts on all day, very cold. �24 first day Levi & Carrie went to meeting only two men there Carrie went up to John Williams, after dinner. 60 28th Levis [sic] Birth day [sic] 32 years old down to Picton with Rachel, Ella Williams here sewing for Carrie 5mo 7th Lydias [sic] Birth day [sic] 54 years old All of us up to John Williams to spend the day a fine day, Ella Wiliams there also, Oh what writeing [sic] do not think I will try [cut off!! any more, right seems to ? all?] [pg 41a] 1892 5mo 15th Rachel Sills came up for a visit, _ Came to our place the 18th _ next day up to John Williams, with Mother, the eighteenth 24th Henry Mullett came here from the States, stoped [sic] with us five days, then went on to Belleville to W Henry Mulletts 21st of 5mo Elizabeth Cadman came up, gone over to see Mary Levens to day [sic] with Mary Bowerman, this 29th of this month. Yester day [sic] last evening Lydia called me out to see a rain-bow [sic], most likely the last I shall ever see. 6/2nd Elizabeth started for home yes­ terday, went as far as Picton stoped [sic] all �[pg 41b] 1892 6/2 _ night with Stephen & Lydia, went to the Sematry [sic] with Mary & Rachel. ____ 4th Still at John Williams Mary Jones & [Aize?] Willse here to see Mother, gone up to see Hillier to attend the quarterly meeting, 5th Quarterly meeting at Hillier our folks all gone, I am still with Lydia. Got a bit of Aspargrass [sic] for dinner that Eliza Varney sent me, _ so cold I want a brick under my feet, ____ 8th Mary gone down to stop with Rachel a few days, sush [sic] cold weather I have a brick under my feet. _ [pg 42a] 1892 6mo 10th Our Rachels [sic] Birth day [sic] her Mother & Carries two little boys with And Carrie _ Carrie getting the childrens [sic] pictures taken, _ So cold to day [sic] glad to put on another shawl And a brick under my feet. A woman papering the kitchen for Lydia _ My head feeling very light, not much to be wonderd [sic] at, _now most 88 years, _ John Williams brought me in a sprig of the Bay berie [sic] tree, A beautiful bright day. going out to take my [bitters?], and get my lunch, _ expect to go home on first day the 12th of this month. 1 2 th �Came away from John Williams Frank Waring died last w eek __ berried [sic] last seventh day the 10th 16 _ Carrie started for Yearly meeting Amey Leer here for dinner. Rachel gone to Picton with Lydia.) [pg 42b] 1892 6mo 23 Lydia down here, als [sic] three friends from the States, Samuel Moon and his wife, als [sic], Rachel Price, who gave us some good advise. _ 26_ Libbie here with her husband took tea with us, the three friends at our meeting, John Williams and Lydia was there also, Levi & Mary also leaveing [sic] me at home with the children Carrie not got home y et. ____ 23rd Rachel Price & Samuel Moon & his wife was [sic] here, gave me a nice little bit of good advise. _ [pg 43a] 20_ Eliza Clark, and Alace Gregory here, the farmer from England, _ Laura Phelps bringing them here for a call took tea with us. [?]mo 1st Dominion day Eliza Maria Phelphs And Abby Ellsworth here, also Thomas Clark, _28th George Grubb here an Irish Friend, a minister. _ Robert Taylor brought him here, gave us a good sermon. �5th My father & Mother landed in Quebec 70, years ago to day [sic] with eleven children Also Josephs Silvetmans family Mary up to John Williams makeing [sic] soap, Rachel here again, ____ [?]th Rachel gone home, & down to see Elizabeth, _ I am going up to stop a few days with Lydia _ [pg 43b] 1892_ 7mo 15th Still up with Lydia very hot weather, John Williams came home last evening _ not feeling much better, complaining of his head a good deal, myself copping [sic] a peice [sic] of poetary [sic] for Phebe Jane Levens. _ Lydia fixing my old dress, __ Levi hived a swarm of bees. _ Mary at Lredericksburg yet. A heavy thunder shower about five oclock [sic] in the afternoon. _18 Our folks got home from Napanee & Lredericksburgh. _ Rachel comeing [sic] with them, 22 A very heavy thunder shower, killed a horse a short ways from our house writeing [sic] to Uncle James, _ mail it the 25th 1892 [pg 44a] 1892 7mo 29th Mary Waring came down t omake us a visit went over to Nathaniels after meeting Mary takeing [sic] of her �8mo 2nd Gone up to see Lydia Mary Bowerman cutting my toe nailes [sic] not at all ready to do it, Mary & Carrie up to John Williams picking berries picked most a hun-dred boxes, Mary Waring stoping [sic] with me, _ Levi helping George Hubbs, _ 4 Mary waring went home, _ 12th Columbus Clothier & Katie came 14 Went up to John Williams to tea went to meeting in the morning _ [pg 44b] 1892 8mo 28th____ Lydia here looking over some old papers __ 20th Columbus & Katie left here for Bellville, And so back to [Hauntingdon?] Went down to see Uncle Benjamin 30th Carrie up to J Williams picking berries.____ [envelope] [loose piece paper 1] Life! we have been long togather; Through pleasant & Cloudy weather, Tis hard to part, when friends are dear Perhaps, twill cost a sigh, a tear; Then steal away, give little warming, Choose thine own time, Say not, good-night, But in some brighter clime, �Bid me good morning. Vincent Bowerman [loose paper 2] My Grandfather Bowerman Died at Bloomfield On the 6th of 2nd month 1885 Aged 93 years & 8 months Found a Memorandum of Grandfathers this morning, which I coppie for Carrie,____ “ l mo 24th 1882 Is the 32nd year me and my wife was [sic] married 32 years ago this day we were married, in the Friends Meeting-house in Bloomfield.” Deborah Bowerman Aged 80 The above was written without Spectacls [sic] Vincent Bowerman Died at Bloomfield On the sixth of 2mo 1885 [pg 45a] [blank] [pg 45b] Deborah Bowerman died near Bloomfield Tenth month 24th 1892 aged 87 years and 11 months �[pg 46a] [blank] [pg 46b] For Those Grown Old By Wilhelmina Stitch I pray you be not angry, hard or cold With those grown old Two things there be that torture me (How shall such pain in rhyming lines be [told)?] The sound of children crying bitterly, And words like spears, hurled at the [maimed?] old. They are so tired; no longer are they girls with youths brave armour warding off Life’s blows, They are defenceless; very swiftly hurt; One sharp word hurled, and lo? the hearts blood flows. They are so very tired; one never knows When they may slip into the arms of Death And sob like children lost and found again And with this hurt, tear-laden breath Till Death, the friend, how they’ve escaped from pain. [pg 47a] Oh, sin indeed to make the old weary of life; They who have had their share of misery & strife Oh, wrap your tenderness about them like a shawl To comfort them and keep them from the cold And let your love build up so high a wall _ The spears of life find not the [maimed? unarmed?] old Copied by Carrie E. Williams July 1928 [pg 47b] [blank] �[pg 48a] [blank] [pg 48b] [Newspaper Clippings] LIVING BY THE DAY “I COMPARE,” says John Newton, “the troubles which we have to undergo in the course of the year to a great bun­ dle of fagots, far too large for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the whole at once. He mercifully unties the bundle, and gives us first one stick, which we are to carry today, and then another which we are to carry to-morrow, and so on. This we might easily manage if we would only take the burden appointed for us each day; but we choose to increase our troubles by carrying yesterday’s stick over again to-day, and adding tomorrow’s burden to our load before we are required to bear it.” PATIENT WITH THE LIVING Sweet friend, when thou and I are gone Beyond earth’s weary labor, When small shall be our need of grace From comrade or from neighbour, Passed all the strife, the toil, the care, And done with all the sighing, What tender truth shall we have gained, Alas ! by simply dying? Then lips to chary of their praise Will tell our merits ever, And eyes too swift our faults to see Shall no defect discover Then hands that would not lift a stone Where stones were thick to cumber One steep hill, path, will scatter flowers �Above our pillowed slumber. Sweet friend, perchance both thou and I, Ere love is past forgiving, Should take the earnest lesson homeBe patient with the living ! To-day’s repressed rebuke may save Our blinding tears to-morrow Then patience-e’en when keenest edge May what a nameless sorrow Tis easy to be gentle when Death’s silence shames our clamour, And easy to discern the best Through memory’s mystic glamour; But wise it were for thee and me Ere love [is?] past forgiving To take the tender lesson to beBe patient with the living! THE MEDICINE OF SUNSHINE - The world wants more sunshine in its dispo­ sition, in its business, in its charities, in its theology. For ten thousands of the aches and pains and irritations of men and women we commend sunshine. It soothes better than morphine; it stimulates better than champagne; it is the best plaster for a wound. The Good Samaritan poured out into the fallen traveller’s gash more of this than of wine, and oil. Florence Nightingale used it on Crimean battle fields. Take it into all, the alleys, on board all the ships, by all the sick-beds, -not a phial full but a soul full. It is good for spleen, for liver complaint, for neuralgia, for rheumatism, for falling fortunes, for melancholy. We suspect that heaven itself is only more sunshine. � 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 Deborah Bowerman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Deborah Bowerman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-1892 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, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Deborah Bowerman Diary, 1874-1882 Deborah Bowerman Diary, 1887-1892 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 Deborah Bowerman Diary, 1887-1892 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 7, 1887 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Deborah Bowerman Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Deborah Bowerman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1887-1892 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abb9480251a0573fc3144403e511934f.pdf 4ab4c2597e861e35e95bc512cd4f8b25 PDF Text Text Deborah (Mullett) Haight Bowerman Diary #1,1874 -1882 Deborah M ullett (1804 -1892) lived in Hallowell Township, Prince Edward County. Her first husband was Consider Haight. Their daughter, Mary M Haight, married Levi Vincent Bowerman, author o f another diary held by the archives. In 1850 she married Vincent Bowerman who is the father o f her son in law, Levi Vincent Bowerman. Deborah M ullett Bowerman Diary 1874- 1882: It is held at the Prince Edward County Archives and has the accession number A2001.016.084 100a labelled Journal 1. Note from Robynne Rogers Healey - Anne Adams in Picton suggests that this is not Lydia H aight's book. Its contents indicate that it is the diary of Deborah M ullet Haight Bowerman. Perhaps she used one of Lydia’s old books. Transcribed by Lydia W ytenbroek, history student at Trinity W estern University, Langley, British Columbia and posted here with her permission. Pam Noxon, archivist at the PEC Archives, also grants permission for this posting. Thanks to Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey. Associate Professor at Trinity W estern University, for her role in this effort. Copyright: © Lydia W ytenbroek and Randy Saylor. 2008 Beginning of Diary [Lront Cover] Lydia Haight Book Bloomfield 2 mo 3rd 1874 Paged by T. B. W illiams 7/5/6/ IPg 1] 12mo 3 1st 1874 _ Uncle Arthur & A unt Jane came here, & there [sic] daughter Hannah, stoped [sic] with us untill [sic] the 4th of l mo 1875. going to meeting with us, for the first time in our new meeting house, a very cold day blowing & snowing_ Sarah Clendenan buried the �same day____ l mo 1st 1875_ Andrew Whycot Son & Daughter here _8th Consider & Deborah came here _12th they went home, Mary going with them, _14th Vincent & myself went to Select meeting _16th Lydia went over to Stephen Hubbs [sic], _ _18th Levi went to Belleville with Uncle John’s things, _24th A great snow storm went to meeting, 25 years ago to day [sic] we were married, _ 2mo 5th Select prepartive [sic] meeting Vincent went I did not go Mary sick with the Inflamtory [sic] Rheumatism several Strangers [sic] there, Ellwood Scott, Stephen Cartland & his brother,____ _6th Quarterly meeting Alfred Phelps & his family [Pg 2] here, left us on first day for home, I did not get out to meeting at all, very bad roads,____ _20_ Levi & Mary went to Fredericksburgh, _23_ they came home Elizabeth Nelson & Rachel came back with them, returning on the 27th 3mo 3rd Levi & Mary started for Rome, went by the way of Napanee, _ Nathaniel Sivetman moved his family down on his new place, ____ _ 6 _ Sid Deb & Mary came here again, _ went home the 9th, ____ _10th [Liphet?] Phebe Jane, Sarah Maria & Walter here 1_ All hands went to meeting, got two letters from our folks, & sent them tw o , ____ _12, S. Hubbs & wife, here also George Amy Sarah & Ella K ingston ____ _14_ Benjamin & wife here, went home the 15th a very wet afternoon,____ [Pg 3] 1875 3mo 16th Our folks got back from Rome, _ �4_9th Edith would have been 18, to day had she lived, 5™°?* Lydia birth-day 37, went back to the woods with the children, to gather flowers, _17th A young Colt, Uncle John came here from Belleville a foot, stoped [sic] two nights with us. _22, Anna Sophia & Fanny came here for a v isit. __ _21st Fathers birth-day [sic] 84, Andrew Wycot & Sarah here for a v isit. ____ _26. Silvanus Mullett & his daughter Victoria here for a visit, returned home the 28. _ 29th Nelson & Rachel came up on the boat, _ [pg 4] 6mo 16th Our folks gone to the Sand-banks also Anna Fanny E. Cadman & a Methodist Minister from W hitby, ____ _21st Quarterly meeting over, Rufes King & Margaret Newsome here, seven of our friends here from Huntingdon,____ _23 ,rdAnna & Fanny started for home, _24 Elizabeth went home, Carrie took her to the boat ____ 7_3rd54 years ago to day [sic] my father & mother landed Quebec with 11 Children, 6 boys & 5 girls, _ _8th father & myself went to meeting, after dinner went to see [Liphet?] Levens. Lydia went with us. _9 Lydia father & myself went to see C. G. Bowerman and his fam ily, ____ �[Pg5] _10thWent on to the market with Mary, sold her butter for 19 cents a pound, & 14ca dozen for her eggs, _ _11th Levi Mary & the children gone too [sic] Hubbs, a meeting this afternoon at 4 oclock [sic], father & Carrie gone _14 Stephen, Lydia & Adam Hubbs here for a visit _21_ Dr Nash’s Mother & Phebe Jane & [look?] with us _24 Deborah & Mary Sills came up on the boat, _25, Three years ago this morning between two and three oclock [sic] poor dear Edith breathed her last sitting in the arm-chair.____ 8mo 21st Eliza Brewer & Rachel Cronkite sailed from New York for England,____ 9mo3rdVery warm quick silver up to 88, _11th Father & myself went to Napanee on the little boat [pg 6] 14thWent round the head of the Bay to R Cadman’s Rachel & Nelson going with u s , ____ _18th Robert & Elizabeth took us to the Point to take the boat for Picton, got home about 8 oclock [sic] 8mo 13th Levi Mary & Carrie went down to see the thousand Islands,____ _24th Lydia went to Napanee with S Richardson 9mo29th Levi Mary & Carrie started for Leeds quarterly m eeting. __ lOmo 7th Our folks got home from L eeds, ____ _10 Reuben Haight & Sarah Haight here for a visit _19 Rachel Sills & Lydia came up to dry apples �23 Nelson came up, they all went home the 23rd 28th Cyntha Simons was buried,____ [Pg7] 1875 1 lm o 4th Grandfather Mulletts Birth-day [sic] had he lived would have been 1 1 0 , ____ He was born in Old England at [Flimster?] in [Homersetshire?], the 4th of 1 l mo 1768. __ My grandmother was born at Strech in Somersetshire the 3rdof 7mo 1770, __ Died in Fredericksburgh the 28th of 12mo 1845 My father died near Bloomfield 31st of 10mo 1865 at Vincent Bowerman’s __ _12th Charles G Bowerman & wife here for a visit _14 A great snow-storm, none of the family at m eeting, ____ 20 Went to Picton to see [Jasop?] Peterson Carrie went also & got a new hat, Marys [sic] Birth day [sic] 40, years o ld , ____ _26 Killed hogs, rained all d a y , ____ _27 Thomas Stinson & wife & Thomas Bowerman & John Stinson here for a visit, Carrie went home with [them?] [pg 8] Vincent let Fevi have 35 dollars out of the bank, & Mary got Fydia two new aprons for the morning, this 27 day of 1 l mo 1875 28th Fevi & Mary went up to Thomas Stinsons [sic] for a visit, rained hard all the afternoon,____ 29thof 11thmonth, 1875. My Birth day [sic] 71, A very cold day. quick-silver down to 6 below zero when we went to bed, _Mary trying out [fat?], Fevi cuting [sic] up his hogs, Fydia twisting yarn, Carrie cleaning up the parlor, Vincent cuting [sic] sweet apples, and myself fixing an old flannel shirt & thinking �23 Nelson came up, they all went home the 23rd 28th Cyntha Simons was buried,____ [Pg7] 1875 1 lm o 4th Grandfather Mulletts Birth-day [sic] had he lived would have been 1 1 0 , ____ He was born in Old England at [Flimster?] in [Homersetshire?], the 4th of 1 l mo 1768. __ My grandmother was born at Strech in Somersetshire the 3rdof 7mo 1770, __ Died in Fredericksburgh the 28th of 12mo 1845 My father died near Bloomfield 31st of 10mo 1865 at Vincent Bowerman’s __ _12th Charles G Bowerman & wife here for a visit _14 A great snow-storm, none of the family at m eeting, ____ 20 Went to Picton to see [Jasop?] Peterson Carrie went also & got a new hat, Marys [sic] Birth day [sic] 40, years o ld , ____ _26 Killed hogs, rained all d a y , ____ _27 Thomas Stinson & wife & Thomas Bowerman & John Stinson here for a visit, Carrie went home with [them?] [pg 8] Vincent let Fevi have 35 dollars out of the bank, & Mary got Fydia two new aprons for the morning, this 27 day of 1 l mo 1875 28th Fevi & Mary went up to Thomas Stinsons [sic] for a visit, rained hard all the afternoon,____ 29thof 11thmonth, 1875. My Birth day [sic] 71, A very cold day. quick-silver down to 6 below zero when we went to bed, _Mary trying out [fat?], Fevi cuting [sic] up his hogs, Fydia twisting yarn, Carrie cleaning up the parlor, Vincent cuting [sic] sweet apples, and myself fixing an old flannel shirt & thinking �Children for a treet [sic], their Grandfather not very smart, had another fall & hurt his hip, Grandmother feeling on [sic] year older than usual still able tho [sic] to patch and m end, ____ 12mo25th Christmas morning thunder and lighting [sic] with rain no sleighing, the children delighted with their presants [sic], as well as the older ones, _ Levi read the fourth chapter of John,_ [pg 11] 12mo30th Father Levi Lydia & myself went to meeting in the waggon [sic] warm weather,____ _31st Mild weather yet George & Maim here, fixing to leave, makeing [sic] a Vest [sic] for father,____ 1876 1st i moA wet mild day, G Anderson gone to Belleville with his things, _ _3rd George & Maim left for the West _ _6th Levi & Mary went to meeting. I lent Sarah Ann Derbyshire “Ushers Letters” ____ _8th Cleaned the kitchen, the horse’s ran away with W esley in the w ood s, ____ _9thMild weather yet, went to meeting, William [Bransrom?] & wife here for a visit, lent them two tracks, & the account of Daniel Man, _ [pg 12] lm o 12thLevis & Phebe Jane here _13thW mH Rattan & wife here, Stephen Hubbs came for Lydia, returned the 23rd____ _24th A mild day been married 26th years to day [sic] to V Bowerman, burnt up the meet [sic] in the �Sm oke-house,____ _14 Done my last knitting in the [kitting?] alone with two eyes, done nothing sin ce, ____ 2mo 2nd Mary cooked the turkey did not enjoy it much herself, as the man came to look at the house with the prospect of buying, not a very pleasant feeling to think of looseing [sic] your home, where you have done so many hard days work, poor writing done with one e y e , ____ _3rd Uncle Arthur & W illie came here, for quarterly [pg 13] meeting also Stephen Cartland & several others from L eed s, ____ _8th Stephen Cartland & Ell wood Scot here for dinner I did not get out to meeting at all on account of my sore eye, _ Uncle Arthur went home & left William here with a fever or something e ls e , ____ _25th Levi Lydia Carrie & W illie started for Napanee and so round to see Elizabeth, & Uncle Benjamin, _ 29th Got home bringing Elizabeth with them who stoped [sic] with us till the 7th of 3rd moth when Robert came after her, ____ 3mo 4th Nelson & Rachel came up, stoped [sic] two nights with us, _ Daniel Dorland & wife here lent her Peter Bedford to read,__ sore eye y e t ____ [pg 14] 3mo 10th 1876_ E Cadman’s birth day [sic] 46 our family in trouble, Old Levet here trying to buy the place or rather the farm . ____ _11th Carrie gone to Hubb’s for a weeks visit, �12th V B had symptoms of a fit about four oclock [sic] in the morning, the pulse almost stoped [sic] beating, but got over it nicely in a few hours. _15, Levi went to Adolphus town to attend Daniel Haight’s Sale, saw Robert & Elizabeth there, __ _16th Monthly meeting a very cold rough snowing _day. father Levi Mary went to meeting, & to Levens in the evening. __ _17th the folks moved into the house, _ _18th Mary went on the market got 15“ for her eggs, got me two morning aprons, _ [pg 15] 3mo 20th Levi & Mary went to Belleville, came home next day, a foot o f snow fell while they were gon e, ____ 4mo 9th Edith’s birth day [sic] would have been nineteen, _ Lewis & Phebe Jane here for a visit, myself writing to the R Sills, _ 4mo 28th Levi’s Birth day [sic] 44 a fine day Phebe Ann Whycott here for a visit. _ 5mo 4th Ellwood Scott attended our week day meeting all the family went except myself he also had a meeting at Hiller in the evening which our folks attended,____ _7th Lirst day went to meeting for the first time since my eye was sore, Lydias birth-day [sic] 38, how time flies away, _ she went back in the woods with the children to gather flowers, _ [pg 16] Vincent reading in John Chandler’s journal where it speaks of an Old woman one hundred �years old, walking nine miles to attend one of his m eetings, ____ _16th Cleaning house, Aunt Bathsheba died twelve years ago today in the afternoon. _18th Monthly meeting at Hiller father Levi & Mary went up, _C Daly here left 8lb of tea; paid him ten dollars. ____ _21st Vincents Birth day [sic] 85. A fine day I went to meeting - Jemia Saylor buried, aged 85, & 7 months.____ _24th [Liphet?] Levens birth day [sic] 85, father Lydia & myself spent the day with him found WmGarrett wife & two daughters there also Joseph R ogers. ____ [pg 17] _25th Levi went to Belleville for a Cheese -press, father & Mary went to m eeting, ____ paid Sarah Levens 31- for turning my bonnet _ got two afternoon aprons for myself & a ribbon for my head, ____ 6_2nd Select meeting Vincent & myself went Aunt Eliza WmHenry Alfred Phelps & wife came here & stoped [sic] all night, & eight others during quarterly meeting, two woman [sic] friends from Leray, ____ _10 Rachels birth day [sic] 8 years old, Alace Swetman here for a visit, Levi brought home his new wagon [sic] found the old Cat dead in the cellar, ____ _11th Vincent & myself went to meeting, then to Levi Varney’s for a visit, _ W mBaker’s daughter here for a visit, _ Lydia went to G Leers for a v isit, ____ �[pg IB] 6mo 15th 1876 Monthly meeting Levi Thomas Vincent & myself went, the rest stoping [sic] at home by the stuff, things not going quite pleasant,____ _16thWilliam Cronk buried at Grasse-point Vincent Levi Mary & Carrie going to the funeral,____ _19th Julia Ann Waters buried at Picton, Levi Mary & Carrie went & the Children Eliza Brewer & Rachel Cronkite returned from England.____ _20th Two weeks wash Nelson & Rachel came up on the boat, ____ _22nd Levi Nelson Rachel & Lydia went too [sic] Belleville, back to the same day, found Mary quite unwell with the [Janduers?],____ [pg 19] 6mo 23rd they went home Levi took them to the boat, * ____ _25th All hands went to meeting except Lydia & myself I having a bad sick head-ache * Vincent Mary & myself went to A Derbyshire’s to see E Brewer, the Steemer they returned in was called the Britanick on the ocean seven days & 16 hours, she was 470 feet long, drew 24 feet of water, 700 pasengers [sic] the Crew 100, used 200 Coal a day, eleven boilers drove the Enjine [sic], 24 firemen, they baked four barrels of flower [sic] a day. _ _28th Levi Mary Carrie & Walter Levens, started in the waggon [sic] for Yearly-meeting ____ �7mo7th Returned from Yearly-meeting,____ _9th Deborah Thomas attended our first day meeting _ [pg 20] very hot weather. Mercury up to 92 at ten oclock [sic] in the morning, George Leer & his family here for dinner _13th Prepartive [sic] meeting Thomas Ladd William Allen a colord [sic] person & Ellwood Scott attended the meeting, we all went _ quick-silver at 90, Our folks went up to Hillier meeting in the evening. ____ 16th First day I did not go to meeting, Stephen and Lydia came back to spend the afternoon. _ 19 W mAllen & Ellwood Scott, had an evening meeting at our meeting house, our folks all went, _ _20_ Hannah Vancleaf buried. Monthly meeting W mAllen & Ellwood Scott, attended, & a meeting in the evening at Mount Pleasant, our folks all went, _ [pg 21] 23rdFirst day Levi father & m yself went found WmAllen there, gave us one of the greatest sermons just what our meeting needed, _ Our folks went up to Mount Pleasant in the afternoon, & to Hillier in the evening. ____ 24th Father Lydia & myself went to Stephen Hubb’s met W mGarretts [sic] family there with Charles Vail, also Thomas Stinson & w ife , ____ _27th four years ago to day [sic] Edith was buried, Mary & the Children & myself went down into the Grave-yard, then to the Post office. _29th Levi went to Picton to meet Mary Sills, �got a barrel of Sugar,____ _30th First day did not go to meeting, had a bad cold, our folks gone over to Nathaniel’s . __ [pg 22] 8mo 5th Consider Died 38 years ago to day [sic] about eleven oclock [sic] in the evening, _ Consider Deborah & Lydia came up, stoped [sic] till the 9th Sarah Phelps & her neice [sic] came, went away the next d ay, ____ 7th Samuel Haight wife & son here stoped [sic] all night _8th Our folks went to the Sand-banks & Rachel young fo lk s, ____ _9th Eliza Brewer daughter & her husband here 10th Prepartive [sic] meeting, Our folks went to Hubbs [sic] _19th Arnold Haights [sic] daughter here stoped [sic] all night with u s , ____ 22nd Lydia & Carrie went down to the thousand Islands met with Elizabeth on the boat, Carrie got left at Kingston came up the next night. [pg 23] 9mo 13thWent to Picton with Mary & got myself some muslin for Caps, & two neck handkerchiefs, saw Jacob Peterson & Isabela, who was going to Fredericksburgh for a v isit, ____ _14th_Prepartive [sic] meeting Vincent went out for the first time since his bad cold, Levi Mary the Children & myself went a lso , ____ 16thW ille came back, Mary & the Children walked over to Nathaniels [sic], Levi & Lydia went to Bloomfield for her black luster dress, _ �_21st Monthly meeting Vincent & myself went, Mary Heriss that was came back with us, brought Lydias [sic] dress hom e, ____ 22nd E Cadman came up on the boat for a visit, _ Nelson Rachel & four of the children came up next day with the wagon [sic], and [pg 24] stayed till the 26th 29th Elizabeth & Carrie went to Picton, __ 30th Elizabeth & Lydia went to Picton, 10mo 1st Nelly & her husband & Magge came up to spend the day Levi going after them, _ _2nd Elizabeth gone home Lydia went with her for a visit for a few w eek s, ____ _21st Levi & Mary on the Market with Ducks & fowles got 50c a pare [sic] for them, brought me six yards of factory Cotten [sic] for some shirts, & a ball of Sun threat 50c____ _30th Lydia came home from Nelson’s on the little boat, Levi went down to meet her [pg 25] 31st Grandfather been dead eleven years this e vening, died about seven , ____ 1 lm o 2nd Levi geting [sic] out timber for a wheal-house Mary finishing her Carpet, father & her went to meeting behind Old E llen, ____ 1 lm o 1stThunder & Lightning in the morning about eight oclock [sic], it got so dark we lit a Candle to see if there was not an E clipse ____ �_5th Benjamin came up to see us, spent three days with us, went over to see Nathaniel _8th Benjamin went home, Levi took him to the boat, __ 1 l mo 29th 1876 My birth day [sic] 72 years old, it looks as tho [sic] I was almost to the end of my journey, and Oh that I may be ready, is all that I wish for in this world, _ Lydia washing, Mary weaving[pg 26] father cutting apples, Levi at the factory, Carrie doing house-work, the Children giving Grandmother little presants [sic], myself makeing [sic] flannel shirts for R achel, ____ 30th Father & Levi went to meeting in the buggy quite cold, Carrie gone out this afternoon with her dress to Mrs Hare’s , ____ 12moth8th Mary put down the rag-carpet & paper’d [sic] the room, 9th Went to the market got 60ct for geese 50ct a pair for Ducks, 22ct a lbfor butter _ 12mo 22nd Killed 14 turkeys 6 geese 8 Ducks for Picton market,____ 23rdWent to the Market got 5/shillings a peice [sic] for the turkeys, 3/- for geese [21b?] a pare [sic] for Ducks 22cts a pound for butter 20ct a dozen for eggs, _ [pg 27] 12mo 24th the Children went to meeting with Carrie, there [sic] father & Grandfather. Philip Ward came in the evening also Elisha H uff, ____ _25th Christmas day the Children much pleased with there [sic] presants [sic], -Aman and his wife here on business makeing [sic] a wheel �for Levi, ____ 26th Carrie gone down to see E Cadman went with friend P, W , ____ 28th Nelson Rachel & Uncle Henry came stoped [sic] with us till 2ndof l stmoth 1877 Henry stoped [sic] with us till the 11th Nathaniel took him to Belleville, _ Levi Mary father & myself went out to Prepartive [sic] meeting, _ 1877 l stmo 13th A great blow snow with it, Levi & Jim had a great job to get in from Bloomfield. [pg 28] 1877, l stMo 19th An invitaion [sic] to dine with Eliza Brewer, did not go not feeling very well, in the evening our School-house was burnt d ow n , ____ _20th Carrie came home, a rain storm in the morning, Consider brought her. _ _21st Our folks went to Hubbs [sic] did not get home till three oclock [sic] in the morning. _23rd Charles G Bowerman & his family here for dinner, also Johnson Brewer & Eliza. _24th Been married 27 years to day [sic], Johnson & Eliza stoped [sic] all night with us. _ 2mo5thOur quarterly over a very favourd [sic] one & very fine weather, Stephen Cartland and Sebern Dorland attended our quarter, [pg 29] 26 friends lodged with us, five one night, four another, ten the third eleven the fourth night & sixteen the fifth, Robert & Elizabeth was [sic] in the company, Also my brother Arthur & his son, Vincent & myself was [sic]out to the �Select m eeting. ____ 3Mo5th Father Lydia Rachel & myself went to Leven’s for a v isit. ____ Edward Daly here stoped [sic] all night quite unwell, _ paid him seven dollors [sic], he left 12 pounds of tea . ____ _7th Levi & father went to Prepartive [sic] meeting a heavy rain all day _ Jim went to Stone Mills for Plaster.____ _10th E Cad man’s Birth-day [sic] 47, Levi & Mary went to Napanee, a snow storm in the afternoon, fell ten inches, ____ [pg 30] 3m° 12th, 1877_ Levi & Mary got home from Napanee, have conclued [sic] not to break up our family this summer, for which I feel very thankfull [sic], ____ _15th Monthly meeting father Levi & Mary went, WmAllen there,____ _16th Another Snow-storm in the afternoon, Levi & Mary gone back in the Sap-bush, to clean the buckets.____ _17thWent on to the Market with some eggs & Dried-apples, _ quick-silver two degrees below zeroe [sic ]. ____ _18th First day I went to meeting good sleig-ing [sic] WmAllen there, gave us an excelant [sic] sermon, he also had a meeting in the afternoon, _ Byron Robinson came back to dinner [pg 31] _19 William Allen had two meetings at our meeting house, our folks goin g. ____ �_20th Lydia & Carrie went to Robert Taylor’s for a visit, after attending WmAllens [sic] meeting in the morning.____ _21st W Allen had two more meetings, our folks washing. Lydia went to S Hubb’s, 22nd Meeting day father & Mary went. Seburn Dorland there, WmAllen left for Huntingdon _23rdMary & Carrie bakeing [sic] & ironing, David Ellsworth spent the day here, _ [laped?] the bush yesterday.____ 24th Carrie Birth day [sic] 22 years old, Levi at the Factory a fine d a y , ____ [Letter 1] 6mo 12th 1892 Here I am up with Lydia been here most four weeks, going home to night _ Lydia playing on the Organ_ Lydia reading over some Old [manuscripts?].__ Frank Waring died the 9th of this month. _ Here I am at John Williams _ writing without glasses, 87 years old & six months o ld . ____ Mary been down with Rachel the last four days, comes home to night. ____ Bloomfield 6th mo 12th 1892 [Fetter 2] Hannah [ClaMier?] whose maiden name was Popel, had five �children, Saumuel, Sarah Arthur Martha, Mary 13 of 3mo 1870 A very stormy first day not able to get out to meeting _ My Grandfather Clothier name was James & my Grandmother name Hannah her maiden name was Pople, they had five Children two sons & three daughters Samuel & Arthur, Sarah Mary and Martha 11 of 3mo 1878 Mild weather, no snow [taped?] the bush the 9th of this month. [pg 32] 4mo 4 Lydia came home Stephen & Lydia brought her in the buggy ____ 7th Levi & Mary on the Market, Potatoes five shillings & seven pence halfpeny [sic] a bag, Uncle Arthur W illie came down from Brighton, I heard & saw the first Robin. 8thWent to meeting Matura Bowerman came home with us, Mary & the Children went back to the Sap-bush, _ Willie & Carrie went to Stephen Hubbs [sic] for a v isit, ____ 9th Edith’s Birth-day [sic] would have been 20, makeing [sic] sugar y e t, ____ _11th Lydia & myself walked down to see Phebe Burlingham, in the evening had a poor turn of Heart decease [sic], but it passed over in about two hours, leaveing [sic] me very w eak. __ [pg 33] �[pg 35] 5mo 17th Monthly Meeting at Hillier Father Levi Mary Carrie & the Children went up & took dinner at John Dorland’s . ____ _20th A fine day went to meeting P W , here our folks went to Picton to look for E Cadman the boat was gone, [Wesleyan?] Conference there, 21st Father Birth-day [sic] 86, a fine d a y . ____ 23rdJim went to Toronto to see his father found him dead & buried,____ 24th The Queens [sic] Birth-day [sic], Nathaniel [sic] two Children were here for a v isit, ____ 26th Nelson & Rachel came up with the bugey [sic] stoped [sic] with us three nights, went home the 29th I think its [sic] rather uncertain if she sees us all togather [sic] again, for we little know what a day will bring fourth [sic]. __ [pg 36] 1877 5mo 3 1st Uncle John came down for a visit & to attend the Quarterly meeting, _ 6mo 1st Select meeting Vincent & myself went found two friends there from Philadelphia Samuel Morris & his companion a friend by the name of [Cope??], when we got home found Frederick Sivetman his wife & four Children here had a very pleasant with them. 3rdA number o f our friends made us a visit 20 in number WmAllen & companion among the company, we lodged the whole of them, & after breakfast, had a chapter read & a few words spoken after by some of the company, which was acceptable, then most of them started for home, some went to �the Sand-banks. 4th Robert & Elizabeth left us for home. [pg 37] after spending three days with u s ____ 7th Meeting day Father & Levi went, a fine day Alice Sivetman here to spend her 14 Birth­ day [sic], Lydia doing a large wash, 10th First day Rachel’s Birth-day [sic] 9 years old, a very windy day it blew down the vine off the house, S Hubbs wife & daughter here for dinner also Thomas [Hasard?] wife & three Children, & Willie Mullett, Carrie & myself went to meeting found Wing Rogers there. ____ _13thWing Rogers made us a visit in company with Johnson Brewer, ____ _17th First day I did not go to meeting, our folks went over to Hubbs [sic], in the evening, [pg 38] 1877. 6mo 19th Reuben & Mary Elizabeth Garrett came here stoped [sic] one night with u s , ____ _20th Elizabeth Dorland died aged 33, buried the 22nd our folks went to the funarel [sic] _23rdThomas Clark’s Son & daughter came stoped [sic] all night with us, _24th first day Barkley Jones from Iowa at meeting, A woman friend from England there in the afternoon by the name of Satherwait. 7mo 1st First day Mary & the Children went to �meeting W illie came back with them, Nathaniel came after dinner. A wonderfull [sic] thunder & lighting [sic] storm seventh day night lasted four hours.____ New potatoes for the first. _____ [pg 39] 7mo 2nd Lewis & Phebe Jane’s Wedding day married 25 years, so there was a great many friends invited makeing [sic] in all about 150, Levi Mary & their three Children went, a great many handsome presents made, to the amount of near a hundred & thirty dollors [sic]. _5th Our friend P W _ came on his way back from Niagra & Yearly Meeting, stoped [sic] till the 9th _8th First day a Friend by the name of Redclif & two Colourd [sic] friends from the States attended our meeting had a meeting at Hillier in the evening our folks went u p . ____ _11th Father & myself went out to see Levi Varney found him quite poorly. ____ _12th fifth day father Mary & myself went to meeting our friends home from YM. many forward spirits there [pg 40] 1877_7mo24th Maria Diamond came here for a visit, & her little girl, spent two days with u s . ____ 25th Five years ago to day Edith died about three oclock [sic] in the morning, buried the 27th _ Thoomas Stinson & wife Phebe [Norton? R?] Phebe Bowerman here for dinner, 28th Vincent quite unwell with with (she doubled the word) the Disentry, Levi Sprained his ankle, ____ 22nd James Richardson & Sarah [Satterward?] �attended our First day meeting. 26th Uncle John Mullett came here. 8mo 1stMary Mullett & Fred came here. 2nd I went to meeting & heard the Black -man Preach, Noah M L ean. ____ [pg 41] 8mo5th Consider been dead 39 years to day [sic]. George & Amey here to day [sic], Wm [Bransrom?] and family. WmValentine & wife Jane, Levi Varney & w ife . ____ _11th [Alphes?] Mc Taggart & his father came here stoped all night with us, then on to m eeting. ____ _18th Uncle John left us for home Mary took him as far as Picton with the Buggy, bringing Deborah Sills & her little Sister May back with her. _19th Jim drove Lydia & Deborah out to our meeting, to hear the Black-man preach a very warm day our friend J.C. called on us once m ore. ____ 24th A party of Old Friends at Lewis Leven’s eight in number, their united ages makeing [sic] 647. Vincent & myself being part of the company [pg 42] 26th Frederick Richardson & wife Stephen Hubbs wife & daughter here for a visit, none o f our family at meeting to day on account of Noah M Lain & his companion, we hope they will return home soon . ____ 27th The Colord [sic] man & his Companion gone, 31st Our folks got in their last load of grain. �9thmo 1stArthur Mullett & our brother John came down for a visit, stoped [sic] over first day. they went over to Nathaniel’s. _5th Levi Varney & his Cousins here for a visit _8th Father Lydia & myself went over to see - Amey Leer, a beautifull [sic] day. [pg 43] 9th A fine day, went to meeting, Stephen White & wife here, we went down to see the new School-house with Lewis & Phebe Jane. 10th Thomas Birth-day [sic] seven years old goes to School for the first time, also Rachel nine years old never been to School before. Lydia & myself went to see Jane Cronk about going to Montrehall [sic]. ____ 12th Andrew Wycott & Sarah & daughter here 13th Father Levi Mary & myself went up to Wellington to spend the day with W mGarrett & Patience, it being the Aniverserty [sic] of their Wedding day 59 years married, 54 of their friends took dinner with them, a beautifull [sic] day rather to warm, sleeping with our window open every night. ____ [pg 44] 9mo 14th 1877, A very warm day Sarah Richardson brought Margaret Wright here for a v isit, ____ 15th Mary took the Children and went over to S Hubbs [sic] for Butter got back around nine oclock [sic], a beautifull [sic] moon-light night, Levi & Hugh Morton went to Picton, Carrie D Sills & M Wright went to L Leven’s. �16th First day I did not got to meeting, a fine day, about six in the evening Uncle Benjamin brought Rachel Clendenan & her daughter Mary, E Cadman & R Sills, Benjamin returned home on third day also Elizabeth & Rachel 18th Gidion H Bowerman buried, Aunt Rachel & Mary went to Nathaniel’s , ____ 19thWent to Select meeting, Aunt Rachel & [pg 45] Mary went to Thomas Waring’s, _ 20th Monthly meeting-I did not go, _ 21st R Clendenan’s Birth day [sic] 71, went to William Valentine’s for a v isit, ____ 22nd Started for Huntingdon Levi Mary and the Children takeing [sic] them in the waggon [sic], 24th Our folks returned home about Vi past nine leaveing [sic] Aunt Rachel & her daughter May at Uncle Arthur’s . ____ 29th Our folks went to the boat for Maggie [Stewary?] 10mo4lh Consider & Mary started for home Deborah went with them, after being with us more than six w eek s, ____ [pg 46] lOmo 10th 1877, Levi took Carrie & Maggie Stewart to the Boat, thrashing Buck-weat [sic] in the field got near two hundred bushel, ____ _13th Carrie came home on the boat R Sills came with her to dry some apples, returned home the 2 0 , ____ �28th Lydia went over to S Hubbs [sic] for a visit, returned the 7th of 1 lm o Stephen & Lydia bringing her hom e. ____ 1 lm o 4th My father’s Birth day [sic] had he have lived would have been 112. _5thW illet Hubbs died, buried the 7th 11th George & Amey here for dinner. [pg 47] 13th Carrie went to spend a few days with Margaret Jane Hubbs & her daughter, returned home on the 15th a very wet day _16th Boiling Cider, Edward & Jane Cronk here for a visit, Mary bought some shells of [sic] a Pedlar [sic] at the door, ____ 17th Levi & Mary went on to the Market with Ducks fowls & butter, 25cts a peice [sic] butter 22cts a pound,__ 14th Edward Dayle here for dinner, paid him $7- got 10 pound of tea of [sic] him at 60ct a pound, _21st Nelson Sills came to see about takeing [sic] the farm, returned home on the 23rd_ _23rdMary & Carrie Cleaned the dineing [sic] -room took up the Carpet, Carrie got her boots from G lens. ____ [pg 48] 1877_1 l mo 29th My Birth day [sic] 73 years older than my Mother was when she died, our second flury [sic] of snow fell to day, fifth day Vincent Levi & Mary went to meeting I did not go feeling much older than �I ever did before. 12mo 4th Killing h ogs, ____ _8th On the market with Ducks hens apples, butter, eggs, & hogs [sic] fat, father went down to have a full cloth coat cut a fine d ay, __ _22nd Mary on the Market with geese ducks & turkeys, geese 50ct a peice [sic] turkey 75ct Ducks 60ct _ Mild open weather no snow on the ground, saw several teems [sic] at plow. [pg 49] 12mo 23rd Lydia & myself went to meeting mild weather yet - Stanly White wife & three Children here for dinner, also James Sivetman & sister _ 24th Levi Lydia Carrie & the Children went to Picton in the afternoon to get Christmas presants [sic], did not get back till after dark. 25th Christmas morning open weather yet All the family abel [sic] to get up & eat their breakfast for which I hope we are all thank-full, How uncertain who will see the next Christmas, Six years ago now poor dear Edith was with u s . ____ 1878 l mo 1st Levi & Mary gone to see G Lear who is quite unwell, Huffs young folks came to spend the evening ____ [pg 50] 1878 l stmo 18th Select meeting day Vincent did not go, having a bad co ld . ____ �19th Monthly meeting did not go, Levi and Mary went also Carrie.____ 21st Levi & Mary went to Picton got flannel for Lydia & Carrie, mild weather yet no sn ow . ____ 24th Vincent & myself married 28 years ago to day, meeting day no one went, father showed Levi his W ill, not altogather [sic] satisfied, poor man I feel very sorry for him, haveing [sic] involved himself so much, but we cannot all see alik e. ____ 25th Samuel Baker died, _ 26th Lydia went to Picton paied [sic] for her gold spectacals [sic] or in part 5 dollors [sic], then went to George Leers for a visit stoped [sic] all [pg 51] night with them. Carrie got her new black dress brought home, Lydia got her coat cut & left it to be made, _ _28th Samuel Baker to be buried to day. 2mo 1st Our Quarterly meeting commences Vincent nor myself went to Select meeting owing to the storm Uncle Arthur & Edwin came, also Philip and his Cousin, _W mSpencer & Stephen Cartland attended our meeting, I did not get out at all, _ Reuben Haight was here from Snowden left here the 7th for Belleville, _ And Lydia went to Fredericksburgh Robert comeing [sic] up for her, it seems very lonesome without her. _8th Levi quite unwell he gave me Uncle Arthur’s Note, five dollors [sic] & 28ct due on it up to this date, ____ �[pg 52] 1878 2mo 13th Carrie gone down to Amie Sills wedding, a very fine day. W E, Harard married last evening. ____ _15th Nelson & Rachel brought Carrie home N & R stoped [sic] with us till the 18th makeing [sic] a bargain with Levi to work the farm, which he has conclueded [sic] to do, much against the family’s wishes, a very imprudent thing to seperate [sic] a family so late in the d ay. ____ _26th Lydia came home Willie going for her Walter Morris at our m eeting. ____ When Eliza Brewer was in England in 1875 she stoped [sic] at a friends [sic] house, where they had killed a fat ox that weighed 1400. sold it for one shilling & tenpence a pound, which brought him 143.15s shillings_ [pg 53] 1878_ 3mo 3rd First day mild weather I did not go to meeting, Elizabeth White came back with our folks, stoped [sic] till fifth day, Went down to see [Liphet?] Levens, & Emma Lumbard. _6th Levi & the Carpenter made a hole in the parlour for another door, to seperate [sic] & break up the family that has lived togather [sic] for 43 years. ____ _8th Nelson’s boys came on [sic] to make sugar, Jacob Peterson died, aged 89 years, Levi & Mary gone to the funarel [sic] buried the 10th Saw the first Robin, fine Spring weather 10thof 3rdmo_ E Cadmans birth-day [sic] 48 years old, A beautifull [sic] day no snow, sitting with the door open part of the time. I am �affraid [sic] this will be our last first day alone, a sad thought to think of breaking up a [pg 54] family that has lived togather [sic] so many years, Oh’ Levi, Levi, little did I think what I was living for. but happy thought I shall not know it lo n g . ____ 1878 3mo 13th Nelson & Rachel got here with there [sic] family & part of their goods, a very rough day raining & snow ing, ____ _16th First day fine over head went to meeting in the wagon, met with two strangers there Albert Stover & James Barker, _ _17th Takeing [sic] every thing down to make room for the new comers, a sad change for old fo lk s. ____ _20th George Leer died about nine oclock in the morning.____ [pg 55] Buried the 22nd We all went a very large funeral and a beautifull [sic] day. E Varney had a good deal to say. _23rd Got a Telegraph dispatch saying that Mary Bowerman was not expected to live. _24th Levi went over to Hubbs to let them know it. A snow storm in the morning. _30th Nelson & Rachel went below, All upside down yet, not looking much like home, never expect it to o . ____ _31st First day I went to meeting, had several good sermons, directing us were [sic] to look for Consolation in all our troubles,____ �4mo 1st A beautifull [sic] day, Oh that it was as bright in doors, time may wear it away But the loss of a home, or changeing [sic] homes [pg 56] is a great trial for Old people. ____ 3rd Nelson commenced plowing fine weather 4th Mary & myself went to meeting. 6th Mary & Rachel went on the market bought Lydia a sun bonnet some steemloom for the fam ily. ____ 7th First day W m [Bransrom?] & wife & son here for dinner.____ 8th Moved father’s bed & mine down stairs does not seem much like home. 9th Ediths birth day would have been 21 [Squires?] here. ____ _18th Father Mary & myself went to Monthly meeting a fine day, came home after meeting all things changed, nothing like home any more used to have a comfortable room to sit down in, now I can sit down by the book-stove, quite [pg 57] a change for old people, ____ _20, Rachel & Mary went to market Lydia went to George Leer’s old place, came back on first day, Levi Mary & the Children going for her. _22st [sic] Carrie washing, Levi hunting up milk, _23rdLevi taking away the furnature [sic], it looks rather hard after working so many years to get it togather [sic], then have it divided up & taken away all for the sake of a little paltrey [sic] gold, Oh that they may see the folly of heaping up riches in this world. Drove away four cows to their �new home. _25th Mary took away our little girl & boy in the buggy, a sad sight to see the children taken away from you that you have nursed & tended day & night for ten years, _ Oh that I may be more resigned to my lot, or I do not, [pg 58] know what will become of me, _Elizabeth came up on the boat, Nelson going for her _26th they came back in the evening for some of their things, Lydia & Deborah went to Coopers for some black-water,____ 27th Sarah Levens brought Aunt Rachel’s bonnet, Lewis Levens called in to see how we look in our new home. _28th Elizabeth went to meeting with father & myself also Nelson & Rachel, got our dinner at Levi’s, it did not look much like home, Eliza Brewer had a meeting in the afternoon. Levis Birth day 4 6 __ 29th Elizabeth & Rachel sewing carpets togather [sic] beautifull [sic] weather Cherrie Plumb trees out in blossom. Musketoes [sic] troublesom [sic]. [pg 59] 4mo 30th Elizabeth gone home Rachel took her to the boat. 5mo5th Levi Mary & the Children here also Nathaniel & Isabela, ____ _6th Quite unwell had sick head-ach [sic] Joseph Baker & P W. here for a call, _ _7th Lydia’s birth day 40 years old it does not seem possable [sic], washing no little Children �to go to the woods with her to gather flowers, as in former days, owing to Levis breaking up the family, a cruel thing. _8th Stephen & Lydia here Lydia Haight [has?] hung blankets out of doors in the sun, rather hard after haveing [sic] things so conveniant [sic], beautifull [sic] weather Lylack [sic] in blossom, a very forward spring.____ [pg 60] 1878 5mo9th Prepartive [sic] meeting Father Lydia and myself went out in the buggy, then down to Levis for our dinner. _21st Fathers Birth day 87, Levi & Mary here cut a hole through the north side of the house for Lydia’s kitchen,____ 24th [Lisset?] Levens birth day 87, father Lydia & myself went over to Levis in the evening stoped [sic] over first day with them father walked up to meeting I rode, 6m olst Quarterly meeting none of us women went Thomas being very sick the Dr here, no company here only Joseph & Ann Willby their daughter and her husband, Uncle Arthur & Uncle James stoped [sic] two nights with us. it does not seem much like our quarterly meeting, the family so broke u p , ____ 61 5mo 3 1st Uncle John & Daniel here on account of Deborah Mc Coy’s death which took place the 23rdof 5mo 1878 Aged 5 4 . ____ 6mo 11th 1878. Vincent Lydia & myself had an invitaion [sic] to spend the day at [Liphet?] Levens, not WmGarrett and Patience there also their daughter Precila, Maria Ellsworth & Sarah M aria.____ _13th Nelly Fox & Ellen Mary Castor stoped [sic] all night with us, then started for Belleville with the �horse & buggy. ____ _15th Abby Ellsworth here & her daughter, & Maria Ellsworth with her daughter Sarah Maria, _19th Catharine [Jmpey?] & Amie Mullett came Levi met them at Picton, 20th they went to Monthly-meeting, 21st Went to the Sand-banks, 22nd took the boat for Bellville [sic], 24th took the Cars to Niagra Sailed for England the 29th 1878 _ [pg 62] 1878. 7mo 1st Father Lydia & m yself went over to see Amos Hubbs, & family a very warm d ay. ____ _7mo 7th Went to meeting a very hot day, Levi & his family came back with us, also Isabela Peterson. _7mo 3rd 1821. We landed in Quebec, after a passage of seven weeks, My father & Mother with eleven Children, the youngest two years old. a little boy called Benjamin. _11th father Lydia & myself went to meeting then down to Levis, Came home & found Daly had been here& left 15lb o f tea at 55ct a pound, _ 25th Mary weaving out a peice [sic] of Cotten [sic] [ware??] Six years ago to day poor dear Edith died, great changes since then, it does not seem [pg 63] much like home any more, strangers comeing [sic] and goin g. ____ 28th Amy & Sarah here for a v isit, ____ 21st Thomas Waring buried at our meeting-house 8mo 5th Consider died 40 years ago this evening �about eleven oclock [sic]. ____ _10th S Richardson & Lydia went down to [W oossoos?]-Island,____ 19th I went down to see the Doctor, got myself some muslin for Caps ribbon, Envelops [sic] books for Thomas. $ 1.90, _21st Andrew Whycot Sarah & daughter, Sarah 64 years old, & Lydia Hubbs 50 the 22nd [pg 64] gmo 23rd pather Lydia & myself went out to Levis stoped [sic] two days with them, it seems rather lonesome to come back without the children. _30th Sallie Taylor fell down stairs lived about two hours after, was buried the first o f 9 m° — 8mo 3 1st Henry Mullett came from Whitby on his way to the States, spent first & Second day with us, then Nelson took him to the boat. ____ 1878 10/7 Stephen Hubbs brought my Sister Maria here haveing [sic] come down with his sister Hannah from Pickering. _ 9th Arnold & Rachel Haight & Maria Niles here stoped [sic] all night, ____ [pg 65] 10th Aunt Maria father & myself went over to Levi’s stoped [sic] all night with them, went to our preparative [sic] m eeting. ____ _13th Our General meeting begun, Did not last but a week �_14th Aunt Maria & Lydia started for Fredericksburgh, Levi & Mary takeing [sic] them to the boat. _ Sent Kate [Jmpey?] the minuts [sic] of the Yearly m eeting. ____ I lm o 9th Lydia got home from Huntingdon Aunt Maria takeing [sic] the Cars the day before for Whitby, W ille came back with Lydia, _20th Mary’s birth-day [sic] 43 years old, The first she ever spent without her Mother, a sorawfull [sic], thing for a woman to be draged [sic] about the world by a husband, _ [pg 66] II /29th 1870 My Birth day [sic] 74 years old, it seems like a great age, hardly likely I shall see many more, Oh that I may be ready when the summons comes, Levi Mary & the Children came out in the evening & took tea with Grandmother & Chrisend [sic] Lydia new dishes. _ 1 2 _ lst Gatherd [sic] some rose leavs [sic] at the east end of the house, Elizabeth came up, I read two Psalms without my Spectacals [sic ], ____ Amos Hubbs died in the evening, on his birth-day [sic] 81 years. 14th Mary was on the market with some of her Ducks got brought me five yards of red flannel at 10 cents a yard. [pg 67] 12mo 25th 1878 Eat [sic] our Christmas dinner all alone so stormey [sic] & the roads blocked up lm o 1st 1879 New years [sic] day Stephen & Lydia here for dinner had a turkey & two fowels [sic], Levi and Mary & the Children, also Nelson & Rachel, �_24thW e went out to Levis a very high wind Mary Ann Wright daughter buried, Nelson & Rachel came up from Napanee. ____ 3mo 19thWalter Levens & Mary Sills married, at our old place, queer times to what it used to be no wonder the Old folks feels sad , ____ 4mo 23rd Came back to our old home after an absence of three months, quite lonely to what is [sic] used to be, it may all be for the best but it looks rather hard, after living with your children for over forty years, then to have the family broke up _ [pg 68] 1879 5mo21st Grandfather’s Birth day [sic] 88 years old, quite feeble this Spring & very hard of hearing, we have had some beau= =tifull [sic] fine warm weather the Lilacks [sic] out in blossom, I suppose it’s the last time I shall ever see them so, as Levi talks of selling a cruel thing, after what him & his family has done here, Levi Mary Lydia & the Children back in the woods to pick up some chips, _ the Children going to School here. ____ 5mo 6th Jane Anderson died at Montreall [sic] was brought up to Picton & intered [sic] by the side of her Sister & Grandmother.____ 5mo 7th Lydia’s birth day [sic] 41 years old, Carrie & the Children went back in the woods with her to gather flowers, I suppose for the last time. [pg 69] 1879 5mo 23rdI stroled [sic] down the Lane alone to look for father, pulled off some Maple �leaves, thinking it might be the last time I should ever be there, the way things are going. ____ 6mo 6th Select meeting day Vincent & myself going out for the last time I think, both of us being quite feeble this spring. _ Stanley [Pumphery?] & wife attended our quarterly meeting. _ Uncle Aurther & Aunt Jane down stoped [sic] three nights with us. 6mo 10th Rachel’s Birth day [sic] 11 years old, Mary Carrie & Thomas came out to dinner with us. O, if I, as one forgiven, Reach at last; that happy shore; How shall all the hosts of heaven Shout, and wonder, and adore! The above lines written by Rachel. Bloomfield. 1879 [pg 70] 1879 6mo 4th Nelson & Rachel gone to Napanee myself trying to cut father some shirts quite an undertakeing [sic] more than I expected, shall not try it again. ____ 6_12th Reubie Haight from Snowden brought me M E Garrett Photograph, I sent her mine in return, he returned to Bellville [sic] the 13th. 22nd First day no meeting, Levi & Thomas came out for us did not go, they spent the day with us, took father & Rachel back with them. 7mo 12th Levi & Mary went down & met Nancy Anderson, brought her here, to spend a few weeks 20thW e all went over to Meeting & then down to Levis for our dinner, home again in the evening. _19th took Rachel down to see the Doctor, he gave her a bottle of medicen [sic]. 1879, �[pg 71] 1879 7mo 3rd My father & Mother with eleven Children landed in Quebec in 1821,59 years ago to day. _ 7mo 25th Seven years ago this morning between two & three oclock, Our dear Edith breathed her last, sitting in the Arm-chair in her sixteenth years, __ Maria Ellsworth & daughter Phebe Jane spending the afternoon at Nelsons, father & myself took tea with them. 8mo 9th Levi met Mary Bowerman daughter Lydia at Picton, on her way from the States, to make us a v isit. ____ 12th Met Elizabeth at the boat spent a week with us. _31st Daniel Levens buried at our meeting­ house aged 90 years, Vincent was at the feuneral [sic]. ____ [pg 72] 1879 9mo 1st Lydia & myself heard the Cars for the first time siting [sic] at our dineing-room [sic] window pealing [sic] pears. _3rdAunt Maria & Kate came here for a visit, spent three days with us, then to Levi’s, starting for home on the 8th Second day morning. Levi takeing [sic] them to Picton & bringing back some English friends, James Clark & his two daughters Sophia & Edith, it was a very short visit of two or three hours. ____ _6th Lather Lydia & myself went to Levis with Aunt Maria & Kate, stoped [sic] till the following Sixth day, Thomas Birth day the 10th 9 years old, 1 lm o 2nd Lirst day no meeting, our first snow �Levi Mary & the children here, Carrie gone to Kingston for a visit, N. A here yet _ [pg 73] 1879 1 l mo 9th First day morning-Started our Coal-stove for the first time, Do not like it as well as the Old box Stove, ____ _20th Mary puting [sic] a peice [sic] of cloth in the loom for full-cloth, -drove herself home in the evening very cold. _29th My birth day [sic] 75, not feeling very smart looking towards the end of the journey. & my daily prayer is htat I may be ready, but feel thankfull [sic] that I was able to sew all day for the family __ Patty Bowerman died in the evening about ten oclock [sic], 30th First day no meeting, David Ellsworth here all day, Will Cadman called on us the Children here going to School, Levi & Mary here in the evening. _ [pg 74] 1879 12mo 23rd Father Lydia and myself went out to Levis. & stoped [sic] till the tenth of the fourth month following. 1880 3mo 29th Our folks sold the Old Farm to a man by the name of John Henry [Levet?] for the sum of $12000 twelve thousand dollors [sic], _ 4mo 9th Mary H Bowerman from Maryposa has been with us for several weeks, makeing [sic] her friends a visit, last evening she got a Telegram saying her father was dead, so she started for home Carrie going with her. & stoping [sic] a week, this is �Edith’s birth day would have been 23. _ 10thWe came home, Uncle Arthur & Samuel Haight came here also the former stoping [sic] three nights with us. [pg 75] 4mo 20th Nelson & his family left for Napanee giving him a thousand dollors [sic] to leave the place, we miss them very much. _ 24th Robert & Elizabeth came up, 26th They are gone down to Levens, to day [sic], ____ _28th Levi’s birth-day 49 years, the Children out here, also Elizabeth & Mary. _ 1880 5mo 1st Froze a quarter of an inch, Elizabeth with u s . ____ _7th Lydia Birth-day the Children disappointed at not going back in the woods to gather flowers it being a wet day, Elizabeth with us, also Mary Carrie, & the Children, in all probability it will be the last birth -day [sic] that Lydia will ever spend here. [pg 76] 1880 5mo 6th E Cad man helped Lydia wash the wood-work. ____ _16th Over to Levis [sic] some of them down in the Grave-yard looking at Ediths [sic] grave. _17th E Cadman brought us home behind Topsey, got some dinner, & then went down to see Maria Ellsworth. We are feeling rather sad & discouraged, thinking what a home we have lost, just to gratify one poor man, cannot �have the privilage [sic] of turning a house in the door-yard, Oh Levi ! Oh Levi ! Why not have let thy poor Old father died [sic] on his own farm, where he has been over 65 years. ____ _18th Elizabeth went home on the boat Mary takeing [sic] her down to Picton. [pg 77] 1880 5mo 20th Monthly meeting at Hillier, none of our family there, to [sic] much buried in the cares of the world, Mary haveing [sic] the A g u e. ____ 21st V B ’s birth day [sic] 89 Andrew & Sarah here also Amey, a beautifull [sic] day. 23rdFirst day no meeting for us, Mary & the Children here. 24th The Queen’s birth-day [sic], it will not make much differance [sic] with us, altho [sic] my Sister Mary was carring [sic] of her about the room when she was about twelve months o ld . ____ 6mo 4th Quarterly meeting began Vincent & myself went out to Select meeting, then down to Levis, were [sic] we stoped [sic] till the 7th _ [pg 78] Uncle John & Arthur down to the meeting we had a very good meeting. _10th Rachel’s Birth-day 12 years old, they all came out to the old place & took dinner for the last time, as the place is sold, Grandfather in his 90 year, & Grandmother in her 7 6 , ____ �_7mo 1st Dominion day, W e went out to Levi’s, met with some friends there from the States, by the name of Caleb Gregg & his wife, had some of their company at Edward Cronk’s. _ _3rd 59 Years ago to day my father landed in Quebec with eleven Children after a voiage [sic] of seven weeks, leaveing [sic] England in the year 1821, in the fifth m onth.____ [pg 79] 1880 7mo 27th Aunt Maria & Mary Ann came here, went to the Sand-banks, & over to Nathaniels, started for home the fifth of eighteth [sic] month, 42 years ago to day that Consider died, 8mo 6th Charles Vail called on us a few minuts [sic] I gave him mine & Vincents photograph _22nd Nellie Fox & baby here stoped [sic] three days with u s . ____ _27th Sarah Crawford & daughter called on us, had a nice little sitting, for our encouragement I hop e. ____ 9mo8th E Cadman came up & stoped [sic] two weeks with us, Robert came up on the 18th for her, ____ 17thW e went to Picton Elizabeth Mary & the Children, also myself where I had [pg 80] not been for three years, We also drove round the Sematry [sic], I got myself cotten [sic] for night-gowns, Silk & [wadden?] for Lydia’s quilt, 9mo 14 Amie Mullett & her little neice [sic] from Belleville here spent three days �with us, _19th Edward [Harard?] & wife here for a visit Nathaniel Swetman, M Levens, Amey Leer Robert & Elizabeth, & our folks from B loom field. ____ _24th Lydia & Amey gone down to Reuben Burlinghams for a v isit. ____ lOmo 24th Three inches of snow fell, Icicles hanging on the window frames, _26th Makeing [sic] father a couple of new flannel Shirts, myself two night gow n s, ____ [pg 81] lOmo 31st The Aneversary [sic] of my father last day. _ 1 lm o 1st E [Liphet?] Levens died about three in the afternoon, father & myself went down the next day to see his remains, Mary driveing [sic] us down in the buggy, & then called on Reuben Burlingham 4th Frederick Richardson here also Sarah Foster, _22nd Our fingers sticking to the door latch, so cold, _24 Crossed the Ferry at Bellville [sic] on the ice, with the horse and the Cutter,____ 29th My birth-day [sic] 76, Levi Mary & the Children came out in the evening bringing a roast duck with them, Thomas quite sick , ____ [pg 82] 12mo 5th 1880, We went out to Bloomfield as Thomas was no better but worse, 7th Vincent & Lydia went out took the birds & locked up the house, for three months, Thomas not getting much better, _ �1881 3mo 8th Returned home for a few weeks to pack up our things & take leave of the Old place after living on it 65 years, it looks rather hard to see Old folks give up their home before they have done of it 3m° 10th Elizabeth Cadman’s Birth-day [sic] 51. _13th R Cadman Elizabeth, Carrie Rachel & Levi,_ 14th E Cadman went home, _16th Adam Spencer attended our M Monthly meeting. Came over to the Old place in the evening to see Vincent & wife accompanied by [pg 83] W mValentine Amy Leer & Levi, 17th Joseph Rogers buried E Varney going up to attend the funarel [sic], ____ 19th Heard the first Robin on the Old place 12mo 25th 1880, Christmas Thomas sick a [sic] bed not able to go to Picton, or to see the Christmas tree, ____ 1881 1/1 New-years day Thomas in bed yet not much better, lingerd [sic] along till the first of 4 month, when he quickly breathed his last about Vi past seven in the evening, by the bursting of a blood-vessle,_ buried the third by the side of his sister Edith._ poor dear [Chils?] Oh that we were all with them, the way things are going, it all looks dark after looseing [sic] our home. _ [pg 84] 1880 1 l mo 27th Rachel & Thomas came out to the Old place on the Sledge in the evening, quite cold �after Skeiting [sic] stoped [sic] all night with us, thought he took his cold then, that terminated in his death First day morning the 28th after breakfast he read the 1st 23rd, & 27th Psalms also the 2nd cht of John little did we think it was the last time he would read to us, they went home in the evening.* 1881 4mo 28th Mary & Amy Leer went to Mariposa to see Mary Bowerman, she died the 2nd of 5th month buried the 4th Levi went up to attend the funarel [sic] came back the 9th. on the Cars. _ 5mo 7th Lydia’s birth day [sic], no going to the woods to gather flowers, with the Children, one dear child gone to its long home, which leaves us only o n e . ____ *The next day my birth day the 29th they brought [pg 85] him out again in the evening carring [sic] him in & out of the sleigh, not being able to walk with the pain in his legs, it proved to be the last time he was ever there.____ 1881 5mo 21st Vincent Birth day [sic] 90 years old, Andrew & Sarah Whycott here, & Hannah Maria [Harrard?], Henry Mullett also came in & stoped [sic] two days with u s . ____ 6mo 5th Our quarterly meeting, 7th Carrie went home with Uncle Arthur for a visit, 12th Went for a ride over to [M Donalds Isaland?] Levi Lydia Rachel & m yself. ____ 6m ol0 Rachel’s Birth-day [sic] 13 years old a fine day went for a ride in the afternoon with her Mother Aunt Lydia, & took tea with Eliza Varney. [pg 86] �1881 7mo 1st Maria Ellsworth here for a short visit, We took her up to Levi Varneys [sic] in the afternoon, myself going along, ____ _2nd Lydia washing, Stephen Hubbs came over for her in the afternoon _3rd Sixty years ago this morning my father & Mother landed in Quebec with eleven children,____ _9th Elizabeth Comstock paid us a visit spent part of three days with us. 9mo 3rdWilliam Barker called on me, had a good visit with him, had not seen him for 50 years, __ gmo 24* §aiije Mallory & Mary Jones here for a short v isit, ____ [pg 87] 1881 10mo 18th No frost worth speaking of yet, Lydia & Carrie up in the Village geting [sic] a dress fixed, I have not been as well as usual for the last two weeks, Altho [sic] I have finished this day a day-cap for myself now most 77, most likely it will be the last I shall ever try to make. 1 l_ 4 th Paid Sarah Levens 50cts for makeing [sic] four day-caps._ Made myself three Shimeys, Lydia got herself 6 yards of Cashmeer for a dress & flannel for two shimeys, a pair boots,_ Mary & Rachel gone to Lredericksburgh.____ _28th My Sister Rachel Died about ten in the morning, buried the 30th she 75 years old, took her remains back to Mariposa _29th My Birth day 77, shall I ever see another, if not Oh that I may be ready. Our folks very busy cleaning house Amy helping Lydia. I got a Card from �Maggie Stewart.__ [pg 88] 12mo25 A beautifull [sic] bright day the family all gone to meeting except Lydia & myself John Ward spent the evening with us. _24 On the market with geese sold for 60ct Ducks 60ct a pair, a very full market 1882 1st mo 24th Our wedding day 32 years ago Judith Bowerman & Abigale Ellsworth was married the same day, this is a beautifull [sic] winters day quick-silver 20 degrees below zero, Levi killing two pigs, Lydia getting a dress cut at the neigbors [sic], Amy Leer here. Richard Suthard buried the day before yesterday. 2mo 28th James Morden his brother & his wife here for a visit, just before going to Manitoba 5mo 7th Lydia’s Birth day [sic] 44 years old, her & Rachel went back in the woods to gather flowers [pg 89] _Thomas still missing, only the second time, poor Child taken from all the toils & troubles of this world but how we miss him,_ this has been a fine day also first day & meeting day. father & myself not going feeble & old father 91 the 21st of this month, myself 77 & six months, Nancy Anderson took tea with us, our folks drove out to Leven’s . ____ 5mo 21st Grandfather Birth day [sic] 91 years old some of Children spent the day with im all but Lydia & Stephen, Thomas Stinson & Lydia was here also & Amos Bowermans widdow [sic] from Whitchurch, A very fine day, father & myself went to meeting also Levi & Lydia Haight. Patience Garratt died the same evening about ten oclock . ____ Vincent planted a Maple-tree West of the house. �9mo 28th Levi Mary & Rachel Started for Leeds quarterly meeting, returned 10/4th 1882_ 10_6th Uncle Arthur & Aunt came here from Camden & Leeds, also Annie Fred Dolly & Castor [pg 93, which follows page 91] 1878. 6mo 18th My father’s old Bible was printed in 1578. _ Deborah Bowerman. My father came hear [sic] in 1858, to board with us was with us eight years, _ died the 31st of lOmo 1865 Paid us one hundred pounds while here. D Bowerman 1879 5mo 23rdThe day before Elizabeth Levens was 88 years old, And two days after Vincent Bowerman was 88 years, I stroled [sic] down the Lane alone to look for father, I thought I would pull off some Maple-leavs [sic], thinking it might be the last time I should ever be there, for you to look at when I am gone. Deborah Bowerman 75 years old Bloomfield 9mo 2nd 1879 [pg 92, which follows pg 93] (contains pressed leaves) [pg 95, which follows pg 92] 1881 6mo 12thWent for a ride on Cunninghan’s Island, Levi Lydia Rachel & myself & the two little dogs, we gathered some fern leavs [sic] & several other plants, also three Cedars which are planted or rather set along the garden fence. __ DB_ (pressed leaves) [pg 94, which follows pg 95] A friend writing from the County of �Lennox on Monday the 27th * A few pretty heavy snow squales [sic] yesterday, and a heavy frost this morning, reminds me that 44 years ago to day, I rode four miles in the Cutter on three inches of snow that had fallen during the previous night. The next morning the 14th it began to snow again, and continued all day, mostly melting as fast as it fell. Just at night it began to clear up, & next morning the 15th, the ground was frozen sufficiently hard to bear [sic] a horse, except where there was deep mud. The plumb & Cherry trees were in full bloom, and their fruit was blasted. The apple blows were not open yet, so that the apple crop was not affected. Copied by Deborah Bowerman Bloomfield 5mo29th 1878 * of 5mo 1878 [Separate Paper] 1850_3rdmo 4th I received one hundred dollors [sic] from Edwin Mallory, in part pay for the farm we lived on, _ [illegible amount ?]_ I paid to Thomas T Dorland, for an account he had against the estate, also I paid him two dollors [sic], to get the land Registered, _ eleven dollors [sic] I paid Elizabeth, Cadman, and Rachel Sills as there [sic] share of the hundred dollars_ after paying all other expences [sic]_ Mary’s and Lydias share to pay them yet_ out of my share of what is to come_ Deborah Bowerman 1852_3rdMo 8th_ Received from Edwin Mallory, by the hand of Nelson Sills one hundred and eleven dollars, as my share of the place, _ Ninety of it I let Vincent Bowerman have to be returned, when I want it_ Eleven I gave Rachel �Lennox on Monday the 27th * A few pretty heavy snow squales [sic] yesterday, and a heavy frost this morning, reminds me that 44 years ago to day, I rode four miles in the Cutter on three inches of snow that had fallen during the previous night. The next morning the 14th it began to snow again, and continued all day, mostly melting as fast as it fell. Just at night it began to clear up, & next morning the 15th, the ground was frozen sufficiently hard to bear [sic] a horse, except where there was deep mud. The plumb & Cherry trees were in full bloom, and their fruit was blasted. The apple blows were not open yet, so that the apple crop was not affected. Copied by Deborah Bowerman Bloomfield 5mo29th 1878 * of 5mo 1878 [Separate Paper] 1850_3rdmo 4th I received one hundred dollors [sic] from Edwin Mallory, in part pay for the farm we lived on, _ [illegible amount ?]_ I paid to Thomas T Dorland, for an account he had against the estate, also I paid him two dollors [sic], to get the land Registered, _ eleven dollors [sic] I paid Elizabeth, Cadman, and Rachel Sills as there [sic] share of the hundred dollars_ after paying all other expences [sic]_ Mary’s and Lydias share to pay them yet_ out of my share of what is to come_ Deborah Bowerman 1852_3rdMo 8th_ Received from Edwin Mallory, by the hand of Nelson Sills one hundred and eleven dollars, as my share of the place, _ Ninety of it I let Vincent Bowerman have to be returned, when I want it_ Eleven I gave Rachel �five I gave Mary, for a set of china,_ eighteen shillings to Elizabeth for a set of bed curtains, and seven shillings I kept for my own use._ Deborah Bowerman Picton [12mo 13th_1852?] [There is one more singe sheet here - but I can’t read it very well - only the 2nd half.] �five I gave Mary, for a set of china,_ eighteen shillings to Elizabeth for a set of bed curtains, and seven shillings I kept for my own use._ Deborah Bowerman Picton [12mo 13th_1852?] [There is one more singe sheet here - but I can’t read it very well - only the 2nd half.] � 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 Deborah Bowerman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Deborah Bowerman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-1892 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, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Deborah Bowerman Diary, 1874-1882 Deborah Bowerman Diary, 1887-1892 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 Deborah Bowerman Diary, 1874-1882 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. December 31, 1874 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Deborah Bowerman Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Deborah Bowerman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Prince Edward County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-1882 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, Prince Edward County, Hallowell Township, Ontario Language A language of the resource English UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb81ce71ab732c2fdd9aaff6ef9c65a3.pdf 19ea9a448eba138b7b06a57139a00baa PDF Text Text The Eliza Bellamy Diary This account of daily life from October 17, 1854 through December 18, 1855 was written by Eliza Bellamy, the second wife of Samuel Bellamy, mill owner and farmer at North Augusta, Grenville County. The original diary is owned by Mrs. King Whitney, Glen Lawrence, Kingston, Ontario. Mrs. Bellamy was the grandmother of Mrs. Whitney's grandmother, Emily Helen Wright MyIks. The following short family history was written by Mrs. MyIks. "My grandfather's name was James Forbes Keays. He was born in King's County, Ireland. He was the second son and the law at that time was the eldest son inherited the estates. He was bought a Commission in the army and when quite a young man came to Canada. He was appointed by the government to the Commissariat department while the Lachine canal was being built in Quebec. He was highly educated, understood French, etc." My grandmother was born in the city of Waterford Ireland. Her name was Eliza Amelia Gift. She too was educated at a boarding school in her native city [.] when she was quite a young child she lost her mother. her Father married again She was the only child of the first marriage. When she was about eighteen she came to Canada with some cousins by the name Link, it was a new country then, it taking about six weeks to cross the Atlantic. After she was here she met my Grandfather and they were married. They first lived in Quebec at the Ile of Nois. There was -where my mother was born. later on he was moved to Bytown which is Ottawa now where there were more public works carried on. From little souvenirs I have seen there was high life for those days. "When quite a young man 45 years of age he was stricken with Dropsy and passed away leaving my Grandmother with her little family alone in a new country my mother aged about ten and a son William between named James Forbes, after his Father. but my Grandmother was a strong minded woman and they had a government grant of 200 acres of land situated .2 �- 2 - n ea r N ort h A ugusta . S h e c am e t o t h e w ood s b ringin g h e r o l d s ervan t m a n a n d h i s w if e w it h h er . t her e she m ad e a l ivin g a n d f ace d t h e c hang e o f c ircumstance s b ravely , a fte r b ein g a w ido w a bou t five y ear s s h e m arrie d S amue l J . B ellam y q uit e a w ealth y m a n a w idowe r w it h f iv e c hildre n a fte r w hic h h e r t rouble s o f g ettin g o n w er e a t a n e nd . T h e t wo f amilie s o f c hildre n g re w u p t ogether . it w a s s ai d a s trange r w oul d s carcel y k no w t h e d ividin g l in e (of c ours e b ringin g h e r t w o a long ) b y h e r o w n M othe r w hic h as l on g a s s h e l ive d t her e w a s a d ividen d c am e t o h e r b u t a t h e r d eat h it c eased . I r emembe r m y g randmothe r q uit e w e l l as I w a s a bou t f ourtee n y ear s o f a g e a t t h e t im e o f h e r d eath . S h e w a s a v er y fine g entl e l ad y h e r a dvantage s w er e b ette r t ha n m y o w n m othe r as s h e g re w u p i n a n e w c ountr y W illia m h e r s o n w a s q uit e w e l l e ducated . T h e m one y t ha t c am e t o h e r e ver y y ea r s h e s pen t b y s endin g h i m to T oront o t o s chool . H i s f amil y a r e l ivin g i n t h e U .S . T h e d aughter , a M rs . C arpenter , a t J amestown , N .Y . E mil y -Wright M ylk s T her e a r e t wo s on s R eginal d H orto n & W illia m T h e 1 85 1 c ensu s f o r G renvill e C ount y p rovide s t h e f ollowin g i nformatio n a bou t t h e B ellamy s o f A ugust a T wp . [ Pro m D istric t 2 , p .113 ] N o . 43 S amue l I. B ellamy . F arme r & M ille r B or n i n U nite d S tates . A C ongregationalis t A g e (next b irthday) : 64 S ton e h ouse , lh s tory . 1 F in e C hurc h o f s tone . S ea t 5 0 0 p erson s 1 F lourin g M il l w rough t b y w ater , 2 r un s o f s tone . M anufacture d 3 0,10 0 b u . 2 e mployees . G ris t M i l l m ostl y f o r c usto m w ork . 1 S a w M il l r u n b y w ate r 1 s a w N o . 44 E liz a B ellamy . B or n i n I reland . C hurc h o f E ngland . A g e (next b irthday) : 55 N o . 45 L uthe r H . B ellamy . C lerk . B or n i n U ppe r C anada . C ongregationalist . A g e (next b irthday) : 20 N o . 46 M ar y A n n B ellamy . B or n i n U ppe r C anada . C ongregationalist . A g e (next b irthday) : . .3 17 �- 3- No. 47 Wm. Sharp (?). Labourer. Born in Ireland. Roman Catholic. Age (next birthday): 22 No. 48 Margaret Greer. Free Church. Born in Ireland. Age (next birthday): 25 The next household listed was that of John B. Bellamy, one of Samuel's sons. No. 49 John B. Bellamy. Clothier. Born in Upper Canada. E. Methodist. Age (next birthday): 29 Frame house, 11/2story (2 families occupying) . Clothing Mill by water and Carding Machine by [water]. 6000 yds. manufactured. 20,000 lb. wool carded. 4 employees No. 50 Margaret Bellamy (wife of John B.). Born in Upper Canada. E. Methodist. Age (next birthday): 24. Another of Samuel's sons was listed on page 189. No. 49 Archibald Bellamy. Clothier. Born in Upper Canada. No Church. Age (next birthday): 22 Log house, lh story. No. 50 Nancy (wife of Archibald). Born in Upper Canada. No Church. Age (next birthday): 20 Eliza's daughter had married Isaiah Wright. They also lived in Augusta Twp. and were listed in Enumeration District 2. Isaiah Wright. Farmer. Born in Upper Canada. Age (next birthday): 33 Eliza A. Wright. Born in "L. Canada". Age (next birthday): 26 W. Methodist. Church of England. Eliza Bellamy was much concerned with Eliza Wright's health. It is reassuring to find Eliza Wright in the 1861 Census. The entry there shows her place of birth as Upper Canada and her religion as W. Methodist. 1851. The Wrights lived in a 11/2story frame house as in Daughters Florence and Emily, going on 14 and 12 respectively, attended school. There was a third daughter, Isabella, who would be 4 on her next birthday. .4 �- 4 - The 1861 Census shows a few changes in the household of Samuel and Eliza Bellamy. [Enumeration Dist. 8, p. 98.] Included in the household is Luther Haskins, to be 12 years old at next birthday; he is shown to be a member of the family. Also listed as a member of the family is a widow Pamela Smith, an "old lady", 65 yrs. old on next birthday. Luther H. Bellamy had been married during the year, and he and his wife Marian were in Samuel's household. Finally there were a man and a woman as servants. A Genealogical Note Mrs. Norma Whitney, owner of the diary, is the daughter of Leonard E. Mylks, M.D. He was the younger son of Emily Helen Wright Mylks, the second daughter of Eliza Keays Wright. �O ctobe r 1854 17th O ct r 1 85 4 T uesday ) I saia h f amil y h ere , to d inne r last T hursda y h ere . L idd y h er e and H ira m B ' y M rs . B urwas h h a d a d aughte r the 7th P rotracte d m eetin g s til l c ontinues . I w en t l as t n igh t w it h the g irls , h ear d a g oo d s ermo n S atturda y e venin g P reache d o n R ev d M r . Boyd c am e Sunday. few in the C hurc h w en t h om e after d inner . B ellam y C am e from the c old . Y esterda y E dwar d S tates . m orning s m e n p utin g u p a C istern . F rida y 20th y esterda y m ad e a C heese , o nl y the s econ d this y ear . m ad e T omat o C atsu p very d ul l westher. F lurrie s of s now , y esterda y the f irs t l as t S unda y letter from W illia m and Jeremiah. W m w antin g J . to g o t o G oderich . M onda y 2 3rd ) m uc h to w rit e a bout . w en t w it h H ira m B ellam y t o E liza' , F rida y t he y h a d j us t r eturne d from H arie t W right ' wedding, t ha t n igh t had a C ha t w it h I saia h a bou t G oderich . d ay . c ame . F athe r c am e for m e n ex t s am e e vening . a ls o L iddy , and H . B ellam y h ere . a t h om e u nti l after J oh n E . B ellam y w if e a n d C hil d B ellamy' . h i s w if e h ome . d inner . took tea at w hil e t her e W alke r b rough t I read t h e w or d w he n I c oul d t hi s m ornin g C all' d w it h the v isitor s t o A . P ardee s after w hic h they left h er e o n t hei r w a y h ome . y esterda y S unda y U ncl e C haunc y h er e 1 �October-November 1854 Saturday 2[8]th weather this week has been delightful, no water for the Mills. time passing away rappidly, two cheese made this week, on Wednesday I went with Hiram Bellamy to Brockvill. went to see Jeremiah family before they left for Goderich. day. staid at Griffins until next made sum purchaces. after dinner took a final leave of Jeremiah' family. went to Revd Mr. Smarts, Hiram Call'd for me, returned home had a very plesant as usual. again. staid to tea ride, found all Father reading, had tea Chated read and went to bed first returning thanks to my Heavenly Father for all his mercies. Yesterday Call'd on Mrs Burwash, spent the evening at I. Bellamy's Father and others there. this morning makeing Apple Jelly Thursday Nov'r 2nd Fine morning. Last Sat'y rec'd a letter informing us of the death of Susan Wallace and her daughter by drowning. her Sister Liddy was here went home next day. Hallowene. Miss Beaty with others were here to tea past a pleasant evening. 2 �November 1854 Isaiah call'd this weeke. William. had a Letter from all busy here sending off Lumber this evening had a letter form Jeremiah who this morning started for Goderich. Satturday 4th very hard frost last night. very high wind thursday night, Hiram Bellamyhere.finished my Plaid dress yesterday. very cold today. (Sabbath 5th) we all went to Church which was Crowded Orangmen being there. a Sermon preached to them. read the word. I hope to improvement in the evening went to Advent Meeting Monday 6th/ Orangmen paraded the Streets, druming away their time. Tuesday 7th/ Snow last night. and Luther gon to Brockvill mending Father' Coat. Father busy Mrs. and Mr. Burwash here in the afternoon to tea Father and Luther home while at tea. Wednesday 8th) very Cold and very busy arranging tea Sugar and nice honey which I just got, with many other fixings Father Cuting up a Cow in cellar, a Musiceon playing at the door, sat down read the word and now write. Oclock AM. 11 Friday 10th) fine Clear day Father and John gon to Brockvill last night Isaiah here rec'd a letter 3 �November 1854 from Wm. Maryan went to Brockvill with Hiram Bellamy yesterday. Tuesday 14th) nothing remarkable occur'd since I last wrote, has had a Man working in the kitchen at the water Conveyance Father went to Prescott last Friday. every place dry except the roads. Sabbath. staid at home, reading most of the day. Maryan home. busy with her Cloak & dress. (Thursday 16th) flurries of snow yesterday here. I Eliza and Isaiah took dinner short will be the time shall have the satisfaction of haveing one Child of mine to come to see me. Ohi I cannot hear the thought neither can I write it. here today. Thrashers (Tuesday 21st) fine morning snow on the ground roads rough yesterday morning at 5 Oclock 20th Novr William Burwash departed this life after an illness of a few days. I have spent much time there. Yesterday serving reed a Letter from my son last Thursday. Funeral this day. Tuesday 22nd) Snowing. yesterday went to the Funeral, after which with Maryan went to Bleak' to see the scalded child whose mother also very ill. When going to tea Mrs. Gammel, with John Bellamy' family 4 �November 1854 Came to tea. past an agreeable evening time passes rappidly with our varied employments. may we feel the necesity of a due preparation for the time which never ends. Thursday Isaiah with his little Girls came in the Sleigh for me went home with them and staid until Satturday. went home in the buggy with Isaiah Friday night. heavy rain Sunday went to Church in the buggy with Father and Maryan, a Funeral sermon preached for . Mr. Burwash' child. This day Monday 28th) Some snow on the ground Luther fixing the old school house for a tennant. Hiram Bellamy puting up a wood house at his intended residence. Letter to William. just finished a 5 �December 1854 2nd Decr/54) this week made a pair of full cloth trousers for Father. Wednesday visited Mrs. Burwash the last time in this place. house Hiram Bellamy busy fixing the the house Burwash has been liveing intending to move into it when they quit. Mrs. Smith returned from the states last Thursday. 6 �December 1854 6th Deer 1854 Wednesday My book which I wrote in has been mislade. I now write from recolection last week made a pair of full cloth trousers for Father. had a variety of employments. paid my last visit to Mrs. Burwash who moves away next weeke. buried her little Willy last month. Mrs. Smith home from the States last Wednesday intense cold weather since last Saturday with wind and and snow. hired Girl away. wrote to Jerermiah last mail. (Saturday 9th) last Wednesday Revd Mr. Chambers came here yet. Thursday Cold and stormy. Father and I went to the Funeral of Saml Percivals Daughter, who was buried in the Church of England burying ground in the afternoon. Isaiah and Eliza came. Eliza' health is still poor. little does she know. My dear Oh how Waht anxious thoughts I have about her. This week the weather has been very severe, day Hogs killd. and tired. this I now sit down sick (Monday 11th) 7 �December 1854 Gloomy day. Church. yet. yesterday went to the Presbyterian Mr. Chambers preached, he is here at three o'clock went with Maryan and Mr. Chambers to church. Arch' family in the evening. thawing. busy trying fat fixing for mince pies, force meat & c. Tuesday 12th Dec r) very busy. Bellamy call'd. Chauncy in the afternoon a Party at J. Bellamy's went there. after tea went home with Mrs. Burwash. Rec'd a Letter from William, all well (Wednesday 13th) went to Eliza', found her only midling. brought Letters with me to Isaiah. everything as we wanted it. Doctor'd Eliza, and next morning Jim came for me, before I was out of bed. after breakfast, Eliza children and I bundeled into the cutter and home. in the evening Mrs. Burwash and others here to tea. Isaiah came for his Family. pleasant weather Friday 15th) fine morning making mince pies Sabbath 17th) no meeting except Advent meeting. did not go. word most of the day. Fathersick.readthe Friends calld. Monday 18) much as usual. bitter Cold Called to see Whealy who is very sick Dr Church there Calld at Johns, Burwash goodbye. meat. bid Mrs Choping sausage 8 �December 1854 Tuesday 19th) this morning Burwash Family,took a final leave of our Villia[ge] bitter cold. John Blanchard and Miss Hulbert calld to warm. last night sent two papers to Wm (Friday 22nd) winter has set in with the greatest violence. never have I experienced such a continuance of bitter cold weather as we have had all this month. Wednesday Eliza with Isaiah calld did not stop. feels far from well. I cannot express what I feel about my dear Child Oh! may she be spared to her dear Children Thursday. finish'd my Sausage meat some in bags, more laid down, had two geese killed, with a variety of other things made a large Christmas cake, and in the after =noon at 5 oclock Hiram H. Bellamy Wife and wifes Sister arrived. had tea with us. after which left for their new home if possible, this day is the coldest we have had 26th Dec-r) roads bad. went to Church. Thawing. Sabbath Hired girl away. Christmas day none but our own Family until we sat down to dinner, when Isaiah and the two Children came. immediately after dinner Isaiah left for home taking Maryann and leaveing Emily. at three Oclock went to Church. The Sacrament administered to a 9 �December 1854 large number, after which returned in the cutter. The roads covered with water it has been a dull Christmas, yet I found consolation in the house of God. busy today. here others Ramsey Hiram, and two to dinner. 3 Oclock PM I sit down to write and rest. rec-d a letter from Jeremiah as did Isaiah last week Maryan not home yet. Saturday 29th) Another year nearly Closed. we should ask ourselves have we been more faithful to our Heavenly Father than we have been, in those years which have pass'd away for ever time with us will be short. oh! may we endeavour to improve it. Much to do this week yesterday kill'd six geese and two turkeys we have had heavy rain this weeke now Cold again. roads nearly bear Benj'm James died 27th of this month on Wednesday night with others I joined the _an_. today. very busy 10 �January 1855 2 Jan ry 1855) we have commenced another year. God. Oh! may we have a closer walk yesterday we had our usual company. Children and childrens Children. also Hiram Bellamy, wife and little sister. the day passed off delightfully with the children. Father Walker and the Schoolmaster went to Town Meeting home after we had dined. our Party broke up at 9 oclock. very fine night scarcely any snow on the ground. I retired to bed pretty tired after all left. 6th Saturday. Mr. Smart here. Cold no Sleighing last Wednes'y Misionary meeting. not many there. bad Sleighing to Eliza. day. Thursday went Maryan with me, staid till next Came home with Isaiah bare ground he had a Letter from Wm who has been to Chicago. found Father very sick not very well yet. morning. (Tuesday 9th) Clear fine last sabbath rain. Staid at home all day, reading the word. yesterday very fine day. warm enough for Spring good waggoning. no snow. nothing remarkable occuring I have much anxiety about my dear Eliza, whose health is so bad. sometimes I fear to think 11 �January 1855 but I look to Him from whence cometh help. Thursday 11th) weather fine, cold and dry. no snow. waggons rolling along like distant thunder. made a few Calls on Tuesday Mrs. Hiram Bellamy one. call'd. last night Isaiah Eliza better. her Girl here. on her way there. Father and his Sister went to the Division last night. I staid at home, Maryan sick. no Letter from Wm. I wrote last Thursday Saturday 13th) Snow. Stormy day. Father and John rain and gon to Brockvill Hiram and wife call'd this weeke. yesterday wrote two Letters. one to J. Link the other to Jeremiah no sleighing yet Maryan sick, and teeth ach. just after fixing a goose for tomorows dinner. (Wednesday 17th) Cold. good Sleighing. have had a fall of snow. not heavy Sabbath day Father and I went to Church spent most of the day reading. Hired Girl wash'd early and left here for her Aunts wedding. the Boy with her I doing the work. usual, Maryan and Mrs. Smyth just as last Saturday Father, brought 12 �January 1855 home two Mettle Tea pots, some t -___ . not very well myself up too early, yesterday Eliza and Isaiah here to dinner, did not stay long. last Satturday Singing School commenc'd H. Brown teacher. Isaiah rec'd a Letter from Jeremiah last night. Thursday 18th. Beautiful morning. last night Isaiah and Eliza Came with an intention of going to the division. Father with went. Maryan Eliza and I staid at home. enjoyed ourselves chating till the return of the folks. Hired Girl back yesterday. read the word and -_____ thanks to my Heavenly Father for all His mercies. (Saturday 20th) fine morning. yesterday very sick and alone all day Father and Maryan gon to Prescott Aunt working for Nancy. some better this morning. Thursday Dowling here 13 �January 1855 also three misses Calld. Pardee Logo and Tomson from Brockvill last night Father brought home Oisters eat some raw, felt better after. fresh fish for dinner today bought in Prescott Monday 23d) Storming all day Yesterday and today. rain snow and wind, very bad roads at home all Sabbath. Cooked dinner Girl away. read most of the day. duties as usual. (Thursday 25th) fine Mo'ing nothing remarkable on Tuesday quilting. Eliza. this morn Maryann Yesterday went with Luther to Letters from Wm. Isaiah in Brock'1 returned in the afternoon with L. Mrs. Lyman and Walker call'd for us to go to the division. I did not go. Saturday 27th) Tremendous snow Storm. yesterday very bad with inflamation in my eyes Thursday. E. Whealy spent the afternoon here. 14 �January-February 1855 Yesterday with much difficulty wrote a Letter to William. (Tuesday 20th Jan'y/55 Sabbath at home. reading all day my eyes are a little better,. much anxiety of mind about different things, none immediately belonging to myself. Maryan fixing to get married, the last of our Girls my Children likely to be far away from me. All those things are against me. however, I am determind, God being my helper, to submit with resignation to His devine will, all things. this is and has been the most remarkable winter I ever remember. Yesterday all kinds of weather, with thunder and lightning today wind and snow. My employment varied as usual. at present makeing flannel Shirts for Father. Satturday a paper from Jerry (Friday 2 Nov'r [sic] gloomy, yesterday Isaiah's family here to dinner Came with an intention of visiting at Johns. but went home Company there. others here to dinner I had the work pretty much to do. away. Girl 11 Oclock AM after making pies & c. and Cakes. Maryan busy quilting. Mrs. Sham helping her. (Monday 5th) bitter Cold weath'r watter freezing as I wash in the bedroom Satturday Luther went to Wellington. �February 1855 home yesterday noon Roda Bellamy with them did not go to Church so very Cold. John Blandchard, wife and daughter with Arch'd Bellamy here to dinner read some, but not as much as I wish another weeke is gon. fly. Time seems to our cares and anxiety's are as absorbing now as they ever ware. why will we so strongly attach ourselves to the things of this life when we know it is not our home, our abiding place. Wednesday 7th) bright morning. Cold intense. every thing frozen in the house that could be Roda very sick with cold up late last night pareing apples for pies. Isaiah call'd. Eliza & children visiting at J. Bellamys. in the evening went to the division room . I did not go. (Thursday 8th) Father, Maryan, and Roda went to Brockvill this morning. flurries of snow. Returned in the evening with several articles. the great Move. Maryan busy fixing for Dowling here today. Friday 9th) making cakes and pies mixed more mince meat. Satturday 10th) Cold. Wednesday 14th) raining. very busy fixing for the wedding. last week had a letter from William. Satturday night Eliza 16 �February 1855 Roda, and I went to singing School no time to write much. Satturday 17th/55 Gloomy, have had a very busy weeke. have had a bad cold myself. E. Whealy, M. Bellamy N. Walker here different days this weeke. Wednesday night Isaiah call'd. brought me a butter cooler purchased at S. Gammel Store. I have nothing interesting to wright about, next weeke the wedding. Thursday 22nd Feb'y/55) plesant weather Tuesday 20th Maryan Bellamy has married to James Dowling in the presence of her nearest connection by the Rev'd R. Boyd of Prescott. our Company number'd about 50 every thing pass'd off well. at 12 Oclock prayer and the company dispersed. next morning, felt very tired, however much was to be done. after breakfast and worship Mr. and Mrs. Boyd returned to Prescott. after dinner at which was was a number, Bride and bridegroom went to her Grandfathers. this Morn'g Charlott and Edward Bellamy left for home. (Satturday 24th) very fine morning. very Cold last Thursday 17 �February-March 1855 Maryann took a final leave of us went with her Husband to reside in Prescott. day after Luther went to Prescott with Dowling Sen'r. Rhoda is here. yesterday wrote to Wm. Eliza' Girl call'd all well. Tuesday 27th) fine day. cold and going. to Church, constant coming Sabbath Rhoda and I went the coldest day I was ever out yesterday whilst I was cooking dinner Aunt Hanah Bellamy, daughter, and Mrs. Lake with another, were here to dinner, evening to tea also. Rhoda here yet. pies. in the J. Bellamys family I am now after makeing intend going to Eliza' to-day. (Satturday 3rd March/55) last Wednesday went with Hiram Bellamy to Eliza' Isaiah gon to Perth. returned Wednes'y. help'd Eliza to make a quilt. her health not much better. Friday after makeing pies, visited with Rhoda at E. Whealys. Margrett Bellamy there. before X went to bed set spring for buns. This morning baked them. have a variety of works. Aunt and Rhoda visiting at Pardees. 18 �March 1855 Counted and paid for the Spining of the yarn, gave Miss Oxby 2-6 for the Church society. March 6.) fine day windy. rain last night. Sabbath went to church. Lords Supper administer'd Whealy came for me to go to his house went there in the afternoon. family Came to tea. with Dr. Brouse. home Isaiah's Eliza had been after tea they went I went to Whealys. women there Eliza Whealy had a Daughter born at half past two Oclock AM. 5 March/55. I returned home at 5 AM. here since yesterday. fixt the baby. Dowling Sen'r I went last night and Satturday. 10. Thursday went to Isaiah' all better in health staid till next day. home. brought Eliza left the Children at School Stormed. E. did not go home but went to Singing school with Rhoda and Luther. this morning fine busy makeing cakes and pies. Isaiah 19 �March 1855 came for Eliza staid to dinner. had a pleasant time. Aunt chating while I write. two Oclock Monday 12th) fine. to Brockvill. Eliza gon home. Father and Luther gon a strange Girl working in place of Mary. Sabbath. help'd to get dinner. reading all day A. Pardee call'd talked of his visit to ramsey. a letter to Isaiah from Wm. I dont like how things go on. I pray that all may be well sent a paper today. went to see E. whealy. Wednesday 14th. heavy snow storm. commenc'd whilst Rhoda and I were visiting at H. Bellamy's. Dr. Aimes there. Hiram brought us home in the cutter Isaiah down did not meet him. very cold. Ramsey Hiram here yesterday and day before. makeing Shirts for L. Haskin I now read the word, and so pass on from day to day till I shall be no more Satturday 17th fine morning now Storm 20 �M arc h 1 85 5 Roda went home this morning with Luther I shall mis her company. of visitors. Yesterday a host Mrs. Chambers and Son with Miss Hulbert and I Blandchard to dinner, afternoon Isaiah, Eliza and Emily Dr. Scofield, wife, and Mrs. Gammel Isaiah did not stop to tea. Isaiah has decided on not moveing to Goderich at which I rejoice, as I do hope it will be all for the best. this afternoon went to Walkers with Mrs. Chambers staid to tea home with J. and Margrett. Sabbath did not go to Church. Isaiah. Father and I went to they had been to Prescott with the Doctor saw Maryan, took tea and home Monday 19th. Cook today. wrote to Jerry markeing my plaid dress. to Brockvill. weeke. Father gon Satturday 24th past a busy Wednesday Jim and Mary gon to a Funerall. had to get dinner. Uncle Chauncy and Son here. afternoon Mrs. Chambers and Son called. Isaiah and the little Girls, all to tea. call'd to see E. Whealy. Thursday this weeke arrangeing with Hiram. made a lot 21 �March 1855 of Pies this morning, myself. not very well Friday after makeing cake call'd to Nancy Walkers at 11 AM and at two PM her fourth Boy was born. staid until nine Oclock came home up to my nees in snow. had stormed all day. John Haskins and Mr. Sileck chating with Father left them there went to bed tired. This morning bright and very cold Haskins gon home heavy roads Wednesday 28th) Cold, last Sabbath went to Church not many there cold and windy Monday much as, usual comers and goers all the time. Mr. and Mrs. Dowling came on Satturday. Mr. D. returned Sabbath Maryan here busy fixing fore home. Call'd to see Nancy. Yesterday made Cake before finished Haskins & Selic came had to get breakfast for them, tryed to finish my dress, but did not. want to go see Eliza but cannot, as usual no way to go. Mrs. Chambers here on Sunday Satturday 31st) fine, but bad roads. Wednesday night after Isaiah left the Division. I went home with him, on the way the 22 �March 1855 roads w er e so badly drifted that w e could with great difficulty got along wind blowing hard. I w ish' d to see how Eliza wa s getting on sinc e She commenced takeing b rous 1 m edicine . I found her as w el l as I expected. staid till next day. Sam G ammel . Came h om e with snow had drifted so much w e had to go through the fields. at home visitors, Mrs. W heal y and Margrett B ellamy . M arya n to bind h e r quilt. arranging all the things at the A uction. Aunt and Self. Friday busy morn Father bought Cut a dress off for Maryan T hi s morning more yesterday afternoon Maryan and I w en t to J oh n B ellamy' s immediately after tea. Hiram Bellam y from Ramsey drove to the door for M arya n and I to g o home. his w if e and her Sister b ein g at our h ouse , w e did so. I helped the girl to get tea, after which the young folks w en t to the Singing School. after they returned the Sand and played till I w a s tired and w en t to bed. The news of y esterday , M rs . H. Bellamy had a D aughter . I help'd Thursda y night, 29th March/55 I am now alone, all my visitors gon 23 �April 1855 they had dinner here which I helped to get and made the last of my mince pies 3rd April/54 [sic] ) fine morning. Maryann took her final Departure this morn'g Luther going with her. before she left, we had a a family concern Satturday Isaiah call'd gave him the gingham I bought. visitors of one sort or another. Sabbath Father and I went to Church. turned very Cold. at night blew a perfect gale. water in our bedroom frozen solid in the afternoon, went to Hiram Bellamy's to see the Babby, all well passed a pleasant afternoon, after which home. nothing worth write-ing, tho' much said read and talked Mrs. Wright, Hiram' Mother in law at his house an agreeable person, should have said so before. Satturday 7th. fine day bad roads. this weeke had a letter from Jerry. This weeke has pass'd much as usual. John Haskins has been here 24 �April 1855 a few others also. busy sewing Thursday made pies and cakes. the Same today Wednesday 11 April/55 Flurries of snow. no sugar yet. roads bad Father went to Merricksvill yesterday. Sunday afternoon I went to Church sacrament administered whilst at Church Isaiah' family came had tea and home. yesterday Isaiah pileing boards. Wrote to Wiliam last Monday. makeing my Orleans dress. busy. Monday 16th) fine weather all last weeke three men here working in the saw mill night and day family now a large Mrs. Chambers and Son here since Satturday. last Friday went with others to visit at Mr. Pardees. day before Father went to Merricksvill staid at home all Sabbath reading the word. busy I trust to profit. this morning has most of the work to do. Wednesday 18th) gloomy, yesterday rain water high. just now parted Mrs Chambers, who is gon to her friend last Monday wrote to Jeremiah Isaiah called this week all pretty well. 25 �April-May 1855 Cut and fixt Shirts for Luther Mrs. Shambeau makeing them. I am makeing Coarse Shirts for Father. at present much trouble with H. Bellamys concern. today. Pigs killing yesterday Prayers in the Church with fasting for the success the of British Army Thursday, heavy rain. 20th April. Many occurances, prevented me from writeing. weather has been fine. Father and Luther went to Prescott and Ogdensburg on Tuesday, yesterday Mrs. Dowlings furniture went to her. on Monday Aunt and I went to the Funeral of Child, A. McCulas in the evening call'd to see Margrett who is sick also E. whealy. last Tuesday rec'd a Letter from Wm. all well yesterday Isaiahs. Father took me to roads pretty good. day fine in the evening home with Isaiah found all pretty well. brought home a rose bush. This morning put the Stove up rd in the Shed. 3 May/55. Thursday fine weather. busy in the garden. Luther fixing a flower knot near the summer house last Thursday while spending the evening with Margrett Bellamy, a Boy riding in 26 �May 1855 haste, delivered a Letter from J. Dowling desiring some of us to come to Prescott quick. Maryann was dangerously ill Father and I started immediately, left home at 6 AM night Cold. I staid until last Tuesday. returned home with Father leaving Mary'n much better. I was surprised to get home, being very tired. Jeremiah sent several numbers of the Illustrated news, and an interesting Letter. all well Wm. gon to Detroit. have not heard from Isaiah' family since I was there. Monday 7th May/55, the ist of May I was in Prescott with Mrs. Dowling Cold dry weather. nothing remarkable occured since I last wrote. Mrs. Pardee visited here last Thursday. Isaiah call'd looking to hire a Girl. a few seeds has been put in the garden. church. Yesterday went to I should have mentioned my haveing been at Mr. Boyds Church. also the Episcopal Church in the evening went in the morning with Boyd. in the evening with Miss M'Elmiles. good singing and good sermon at the Ep'l Church this day work just as usual. 27 �May 1855 10th May/55. Thursday. this morning fine. hard frost last night. water low not well myself, could not get up to breakfast. Mary washing bedcloths Mrs. Smyth with Margrett Bellamy help-ing to quilt all this week. we have six men in the kitchen. with pain in Shoulder. Father troubled I have sowed flower seeds at the summer house. all other seeds in. 11th Friday, wrote to Wm. last Monday. felt much better, but weak wanted to go to Eliza', haveing no way of going I started on foot. The morning was plesant, and I got there without being much tired. house. found no one in the walk'd over to the Old Folks. not long there when Eliza and the Children came. had been up to the Store found all pretty well. day. Spent a comfortable after tea Father came for me. Satturday 12th. newspapers. avocations as usual. just at tea time Rev'd Mr. Throop, a misionary came. McMurry. Chilly even'g Sent by Revd pass'd an agreeable evening prayers offer'd by Mr. Throop, with lots of 28 �May 1855 29 reverence, in which I trust we all took an interest. (13th Sabbath all went at 11 AM to the Presbyterian Church. small. Congregation at 3 Oclock went with Father to the Episcopal Church. returned home spent the evening reading. worship at 1 Oclock Monday 14th) rain last night which was much wanting. every thing looks lovely this morning. veal for dinner. a Calf was killed had Cook'd made pies & jony cake for supper. pretty tired sat on the door step talking with Father and the Minister. tea over. going to hunt up a Girl for Eliza 15th Tuesday fine growing weather. after tea yesterday evening, went to P. Capes. engaged his Girl for Eliza. she went there this morn. call'd at Mrs. Murphys who gave me Some Irish flower seeds which I sew'd this morning. also a few Cucumber seeds Uncle Chauncy and the Minister here. also A. Merrick and E. Burritt, trying to value the Property. they were here to dinner and tea. others in the evening Wednesday 16th. fine day, pretty tired I �May 1855 Father much troubled with pain in his Shoulder. busy sewing. Minister gon Thursday 17th. morning work (dusting helping to wash dishes & c. (done. read morning worship. then to sewing made a Cape for my drab dress. after which mending Shirts for Luther. help'd him to put the ist young Chickens & hen in the coop. sometimes chaced the hens out of the garden. Mrs. Burwash in Town.) Friday 18th warm. grain. made mending Shirts. Satturday 19th. call'd on Mrs. Burwash. looked ill. Father sowing Indian pudding and potpie Margrett there after a while went to Walker's spent the evening there, with others. Sabbath 20th went to the Presbyterian Church. no Minister there. Father and I were going to see Eliza, but were prevented by Arch' family comeing. They staid to tea Monday 21st. done the work in the forenoon. in the afternoon went with Mrs. Burwash to A rch . very cold comeing home. same evening Maryan Dowling 30 �May 1855 came with Luther from Prescott next Tuesday 22nd. made Cakes & c. Mrs. Burw'sh and several others to tea. night. here. Wednesday 23rd. very tired at Maryan left Eliza and her two little Girls came in their Buggy. I was rejoiced to see them, but how soon was that damped by Eliza, telling me of the State of her health. write it. Oh! I fear to May her Heavenly Father look on her with pitty and spear [sic] her to her dear Children. Mr. Green, Bible Agent, came at tea time. my dear Child left me with a heavy heart. Mr. G. went to Meeting but they had no worship and to bed. Thursday 24th. with rain. last night thunder lightning Mr. Green gon. house turned upside down, whitewashing & cleaning. health. Margrett Bellamy in poor John Whealy has been very ill call'd in. Dr. Brouse. Tuesday 29th/55 Much has been done since I last wrote the whole house cleaned and I got finish'd Satturday evening. 31 �May 1855 Sunday morning my Husband started off to Old Mr. Blandchards with his Son John, leaving me to my Cogitations. while siting in my room I heard a buggy stop. when on going to the door to my great joy I met my Son William accompanied by Wm. Garvey. we had a very agreeable time several friends. and in the afternoon Isaiahs Family. my dear Eliza is in poor health Father did not come home until night. Sat up till a late hour. Monday very busy. in the afternoon went with my Son to his Sisters. had as agreeable a visit as the State of her health would admit. returned home after tea our young men here chating till bed time. all up early this morning prepareing William and Luther. The latter going with my son as far as Prescott Wm. left here after saying goodby to all. Thursday, 31st May/55 Yesterday company to dinner. Hiram Blanc'd wife, and Sister. J. Blanchard and wife from the States. every day brings something new. went in the afternoon to John Bellamy's. after which call'd to Pardees 32 �June 1855 This morning. the strangers started on their way home to Prescott. self. others going took them once more, a little time to my- Aunt keeping house for Walker 2nd June/55. wanted Satturday. rain which is much busy this morning. made cakes and pies. done some mending and prepared to go to Eliza better, who is not getting surely there is nothing in this life worth liveing for, when we think we are within reach of the object we most wished to obtain, a blight comes and all is gon. Oh! May we so live that when the dread summons comes, we shall have nothing to do, but, obey Thursday 7th. Cool gloomy weather. rain every day. to Eliza. Some last Satturday Father look Much trouble there. She had been with Doctor Edmonds on who operated on her throat, where the cause of her complaint was, and which would end fatal, if not immediately attended to. I pass'd a lonesome Sabbath. Isaiah and Eliza went to the Dr in Brockvill has to go every second day. I read the word with the dear Children, they reading also. 33 �June 1855 Mrs. Wright came for me to to dinner, but did not. there I remained there, assisting until Tuesday evening. when just after they returned from Brockvill Father came for me bringing with him a hired Girl. home, I came commiting my Child to her Heavenly Father. Yesterday made a pair of trousers for L. Haskins. morning, makeing pies.) this Tuesday 12th. Cloudy heavy showers. there has been much rain. last weeke made a suit of cloths for L. Haskins on Satturday Made a cheese. had a note from Eliza the Doctor has given her hopes of getting well. Oh! may it prove so Sunday had a bad head ach. Mr. Morrice preach'd in the E. Church of which two persons sent me word did not feel able to go. day. rain'd all Monday made another cheese after which cut the sheeting 3 pr for Maryan and two for the house, made nearly 1 pr. call'd. Isaiah had been to Brockvill in 34 �June 1855 The forenoon with Eliza Doctor said she need not go again for some time she being much bette., this morning busy. Mary Whitewashing the Milk room. Satturday 16th) I now sit down tired 1 Oclock busy all the morning, makeing Cakes and pies. Since I last wrote, clean'd the flower beds, has had the cellar all cleaned so I feel a little better in that respect had a Letter from Wm. as also had Isaiah sent a note to Eliza to have her come and stop here a few days, hopeing it would cheer her under her present affliction, which I trust may be a trial of her faith in Him, who doeth all Things well. Isaiah and Mrs. Wright call'd today, going with their wool. Thursday 21st) Yesterday evening returned home with Isaiah. went to see Eliza, even ing before. found her much better than I expected. Mr. Bissell haveing told me she was very ill, staid that night. this morning makeing pies. dinner. Mrs. Walker here to a Man makeing Steps for the hall door. Margrett gon to the Doctor Friday heavy rain thunder last night 35 �June 1855 mending Fathers old coat. (Tuesday_ fine morning. have had much rain. Many things has pass'd since I last wrote. duties as usual. Eliza' health improving some may her Heavenly Father perfect the Cure if He sees fit. call'd Yesterday Isaiah said Emily was very sick. last Satturday went to the Funeral of John Hills child a fine Boy who died of the ScarIt fever. many Children have it Satturday 30th) weather hot. Thursday night heavy rain and thunder. was at Isaiah' where I had been since Tuesday attending Emily who was dangerously ill with Inflamation on the brain. her Father had Doctor Edmondson to see her. I remained there under much anxiety, being doubtful of the Childs health, however it has pleased God to spare her to her afflicted Parents Yesterday she was able to be up when I returned home with my Husband who was kind and attentive. Isaiah had a Letter from Jeremiah all m Mrs. Williams was here while I was away. call'd on my way home to see Mrs. Bissell who had broke her arm. 36 �July 1855 Wednesday 4 July/55. Cloudy have had very warm days, now cool. Satturday night at 10 Oclock, James and Maryan arrived, had supper, up till a late hour Sunday, Father and I went to Church not pleased with the Minister. in the afternoon went to Johns, where was most of our family, also Isaiah'. looking very delicate. Monday duties as usual. wrote to Wm. Isaiah and Eliza call'd. and Antha. Emily Yesterday evening also Nancy every morning Skim Milk and work butter, if any is to be done also cakes and pies when wanted. sewing in the afternoon. Satturday 14th some time and much trouble has pass'd over me since I last pen'd a few lines here. My Grand Child Emily Wright was a second time attack'd with inflamation on the brain which was more severe than the first. I have been there with others attending day and night a weeke her poor Mother constant and little less her Father. few expected she would be spared but God in His wisdom has raised her. I came home Yesterday evening with My Husband who was Kind and 37 �July-August 1855 and attentive. Call'd to see Mrs. Bissel who is confined to her bed. yesterday. fine rain every where You turn you see nature in luxurious beauty. on the 12th The Orangemen passed through our Village and at an early hour bands placing Banners waveing to the glorious memory. Wife had a Son. same day Thomson Cut a fine Cheese this week. first rasberries today. whilst at Eliza made a pair of trousers for L. Haskins. 3rd August/55, returned from Prescott 25 of last month haveing been with Maryann Dowling 10 days who was dangerously ill. Father came for me, bringing Aunt Smith whome he left and I returned home. I was not well not ever since. Many things has occured which I cannot now write. last Satturday wrote to V?m. and Jerry. Yesterday Isaiah' Family had their likeness taken by a Man set up in the division room. an immense number of Persons has been there. had a Letter from Wm. informing me of a certain event to take place 38 �August 1855 Sept'r. (Tuesday 7th August, much trouble just now. Luther very ill, walking, with Crutches. I have not much time to myself. makeing currant wine, and other thins, sent a Letter to Wm. last Satturday. evening before was in Humphries garden which is fine. Friday 17 August/55. Luther very ill with Rheumatism no use of his limbs. much to write but no time. last Sunday J. Dowling and wife Came. Maryann remains here, not well wrote to Wm. Thursdays Mail. Yesterday Eliza and Children drove herer [sic] alone Dr. Edmondson has been here three times was yesterday. morning house. Burwash call'd this Maryann and I went to toll M. haveing a dress makeing there went from there to Isaiah'. home at 11 Oclock AM. all well Shambault here makeing a dress for Maryann day changed. high wind and rain. busy with berries & c. & c. Monday 20th. fine day. worked hard yesterday. Company here Isaiah family with others 39 �August 1855 Luther contined very ill. home today. Girl went Cooking bottleing currant wine, makeing rasberry vinegar with many other things. last month Dr. Horton died in Qebec on his way home. Satturday evening Revd Macdonnel here Preached in the Presbyterian Church. Warm. Wednesday 22nd. very busy every where. had a letter from William. Maryann here yet. not much improvement in Luthers health Margrett Bellamy not well. My poor Eliza far from well. such are the trials of life Oh! may we submit with pati- -ence to the Divine will. Wednesday 29th Aug't much has transpired since I last wrote. last Sunday 26th morning Mr. Thomas Hill departed this life, in the hope of a Blessed Resurection. Sunday J. Dowling Came for his Wife. left here in the evening. several here to dinner Dowling has had an auction those last 3 days. funeral on Monday. confined to the bed. Father went to the Luther no better Eliza & Isaiah went to the Auction Monday evening. had tea at Nancy's 40 �August-September 1855 Isaiah had a letter from William. Yesterday old Mr. and Mrs. Blandchard and Mrs. Blandchard and child were here to dinner with N. Walker in the evening. John' family. after doing many things for poor Luther, poulticing his legs & c. went to bed very tired. this I thank my Heavenly Father I feel much better. frost last night and night before. fine days Sabbath. cool. 2nd Septr 1855 - Doctor Edmondson has been here three times during the past week he Lanc'd or cut open Luther legs, from which an immense quantity of Matter flowed. the opperation was severe both to the patient and those who assisted I was the prenciple help. it was a trial Luther is very feeble yet, not able to be up. last sabbath Isaiah and Eliza call'd with several others. fine days Cold nights Isaiah was to meet William in Brock today. I have been quite unwell myself but am constantly busy. much attention. Luther requires Monday 10 Septr /55- This morning my son left here at 8 Oclock on his way to St. Andrews to be married on Wednesday. I shall say nothing of my morning, 41 �September 1855 feelings at parting with him. I may never see him More on earth. none can tell what a Mother feels when oblidg'd to part with her her Children. there is some talk Isaiah' Family moveing off. they were here yesterday with others to dinner. last Satturday I went with William to Isaiah' took dinner there home to tea. in the evening P. Hough delivered a lecture, subject War. every day Father rides out with Luther my time passes away without any earthly enjoyment. I did not go to the lecture nor have I been in any place of worship those 7 Sundays. Mrs. Smyth is fixing for her s[t]ates journy. She takes her ease but others pay for it. Thursday 13th Septr fine day rain last night. fine day yesterday, on which day my son William was to be married. Tuesday evening went with Father to Isaiah' staid till yesterday evening came home with Isaiah who is determined to sell and go to Goderich if possible fine weather. Thursday 20 Septr frost every night this weeke but one. and thunder, fine days. that night rain Satturday Revd 42 �September-October 1855 Mr. Smith came. but me. Sabbath all went to Church Girl gon I cookd dinner. Mr. S. left after. Monday the Doctor. Mary James Came to see me Tuesday Luther to Brockvill to I wrote two letters to Chicago for Mary James. Westerday [sic]she and I went to Eliza, had a good visit. dont think they will move off. busy. Mrs. Smith fixing all the time for the States. night this morning Tuesday. 25. gloomy morning. rain last Mrs. Smith has just started for the States. yesterday Catherine Gammel, Olive Carpenter & others started for the West. Isaiah' family here on Sunday Father and Luther brought Emily down with them in the morning went to Church. every thing much as usual. last Thursday Mary James left here. Yesterday a new Covered Carriage come. Monday. 1st Octr/55. Wednesday Raining I went with Luther in the Cover'd Carriage to Eliza, eat apples and home. Friday Eliza and Children Came. Arch'd to tea Went to home in the Covered Carriage and went. Isaiah has sold his Cows, prepareing to move. Satturday evening went to hear a Jew pray. 43 �October 1855 Sabbath, went to Hills Church. in Carriage rained home The Jew preach'd in the evening went to hear him. dark and muddy. a number there slept here, dont shave or cut his hair Satturday had a plesant Letter from William Jeremiah' wife has a daughter this day Isaiah here. wrote to McMartin. all the time. busy fixing to paper the kitchen makeing Pumpkin pies. Wednesday 10th fine day folks busy fixing for the Soiree tomorrow. last Thursday 4th Antha had a daughter. Friday went to Eliza in the evening. this weeke. mad pies Second time came home Satturday Sunday here all day Isaiah' family Call'd to see John who was sick. with sorrow I write it Isaiahs family moves to Goderich we was here on Monday. we wrote to William this morning. and Beaty call'd. way to Goderich. house but myself. set the tables. Burwash The former on his no one in the Girl helping to Monday 15th. with a troubled mind, I write my dear children are about to be separated from me in this world. they are packing their 44 �October-November 1855 things to go to Goderich. them. 45 how shall I part last Thursday I went with Father to the soiree My heart was heavy whe n I thought I must so soon part with my Children all pass'd off well. to Isaiah for me next day went with Luther staid till Sunday. Father came they had almost given up going this morning received a letter from my dear Eliza, saying they had decided on going. to thee my Heavenly Father I commend - Father gon to Prescott on Dowlings business. Tuesday 23rd. since I last wrote I have had much trouble. Isaiah' family made preparations to go to Goderich, much against the wishes of their best friends. however it now broke up and they remain. Eliza and Children were from Satturday till Monday here Satturday evening, w e were at Johns. Friday went to a sewing bee at Whealy'. last Wednesday A. Bellamy house was burnt. so they had to quit. their family are here until they get a place. there is meeting in the division every night. Mr. Cook, the speaker, twice last Sabbath. weather Cold and gloomy. this morning made a Cheese and Pies Satturday 27th. fallen this weeke. 1 foot of snow has very bad roads. Dr. Scofield has been here all this weeke, left here this Morning advent Meeting every night. Isaiah call'd made a cheese yesterday. all Arch' family them. �N ovembe r 1855 h er e y et . M os t fortunate I h op e it ha s b een , that I saiah ' family did not Start for Goderich. the w eathe r has b ee n so severe. Cold and w indy . T uesda y 30th Yesterday Father went to P rescot t m ad e a C hees e y esterda y w it h other things. to hear Cook Sabbath day there. not many w en t b a d roads Wednesday 31st. w en t to Isaiah'. fine d ay . found all well. p leas' d they did not go to G oderic h staid till next evening. T uesday. M argret t Bellamy and H irams ' W if e spent the after noon here. frost. Satturday 3rd N ovr/55 . fine d ays . Arch' h i s way to buy C ows . every night family h ere . Isaiah on I h av e a bad Cold b u t I thank m y H eavenly F athe r for all his mercies. I am y e t spared w hil e many are call'd from time to e ternity . m akein g Shirts for L . Haskin s y esterda y m ad e the 5th cheese. Thursday 8th N ovr/55 . since I last w rot e h ere , I h av e b een very ill w it h a b a d cold. far from w el l y et , but thankful for the m ercie s v ouchsafe d to m e . I feel that I h av e b ee n an object of care to m y Heavenly F athe r else I would not now b e b lesse d wit h so many p rivileges . Oh! for a closer w al k with God. last Satturday rec'd a letter from My Son in the m ids t o f h i s h appines s does not forget his M other . w eeke . Isaiah b ough t cows this A rch ' family h er e y et . also hired m e n w eathe r fine for the saw Mil l going. season. rain last n igh t 46 �N ovembe r 1855 - N ovr/55 . M onda y going on. Sabbath. raining different w ork s F ather , p ai n in h is knee, y esterday . H ire d Girls away had to do all t h e w or k Isaiah family h er e w en t to m eeting . w en t h ome . I read some. A fte r diner could not m uc h n ois e all the t ime . Arch' 13th T uesday . John B ellamy s family m ovin g up to the S hop . family not moved y et . fine d ay . My Son, and N ephe w / Yesterday w rot e to Wednesday fine great family. all noise and bustle . hangs on y et . Tuesday 20th last w eek e s now some on the g roun d yet h ar d a F ai r t oday . Mr. Pardee. time. frost. My cold p lesan t Father gon to Brockvill w it h noise and confusion all the My h ea d ach no u s e complaining last Sabbath all at m os t of the d ay . home. I read the w or d I h op e to proffit. makeing a p urpl e print dress today Thursday, 29th Novr) since I last w rot e every thing p ass' d off as usual. I h av e b ee n m uc h afflicted with inflamation in my Gums, w hic h m ad e me feel very unwell last Monday , A rch ' family m ove d in their own house. w e have yet a pretty large family m e n w orkin g night and day. calld this w eeke . then a l l w er e Isaiah well. last night D owlin g call'd and this morning A un t Smith in P rescot t L. H askins. I am m akein g trousers for Yesterday E . W heal y visited h ere . 47 �December 1855 (December 4th Tuesday/55. last Sabbath dry roads 48 fine Clear day Father and I went to Church. reading the word the most of the day. weather has been very fine with sprinkling of snow. last Satturday got a new carpet for the palour. Yesterday Isaiah' family here, left Florence, to go to school. works going on night and day. (Monday 10th) Cold with light snow. had a toilsom weeke Mrs. Shambeau and I makeing the Carpet Curtains&c. My health not good, distressing pain in my head last night. went to no place of worship yesterday. very Father and John gon to Brockvill Mrs. Smith returned from the States this morning, Isaiah brought Florence to go to School. took her home Satturday (Thursday 13th) Cold no Sleighing verious employments. fix'd my winter bonnet. beau here serving for L. Haskins. Sham Rhoda P visited here yesterday evening. pretty large family all the time. house I am much in the dont feel well but I thank my Heavenly Father for all His mercies that I am yet blessed with many priveleges 18th Deer) Tuesday. yesterday Cold but bright and lovely Sun Set bright and glorious - no snow on the ground. last Sabbath raining most of the day. here different times. dinner. Garvey and wife Isaiah' family here to Florence went home stormy. � 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 Eliza Bellamy Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Eliza Bellamy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Upper Canada Village Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1855 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, Leeds and Grenville County, North Augusta Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Eliza Bellamy Diary, 1854-1855 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 Eliza Bellamy Diary, 1854-1855 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. October 17, 1854 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Eliza Bellamy Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text The Eliza Bellamy Diary This account of daily life from October 17, 1854 through December 18, 1855 was written by Eliza Bellamy, the second wife of Samuel Bellamy, mill owner and farmer at North Augusta, Grenville County. The original diary is owned by Mrs. King Whitney, Glen Lawrence, Kingston, Ontario. Mrs. Bellamy was the grandmother of Mrs. Whitney's grandmother, Emily Helen Wright MyIks. The following short family history was written by Mrs. MyIks. "My grandfather's name was James Forbes Keays. He was born in King's County, Ireland. He was the second son and the law at that time was the eldest son inherited the estates. He was bought a Commission in the army and when quite a young man came to Canada. He was appointed by the government to the Commissariat department while the Lachine canal was being built in Quebec. He was highly educated, understood French, etc." My grandmother was born in the city of Waterford Ireland. Her name was Eliza Amelia Gift. She too was educated at a boarding school in her native city [.] when she was quite a young child she lost her mother. her Father married again She was the only child of the first marriage. When she was about eighteen she came to Canada with some cousins by the name Link, it was a new country then, it taking about six weeks to cross the Atlantic. After she was here she met my Grandfather and they were married. They first lived in Quebec at the Ile of Nois. There was -where my mother was born. later on he was moved to Bytown which is Ottawa now where there were more public works carried on. From little souvenirs I have seen there was high life for those days. "When quite a young man 45 years of age he was stricken with Dropsy and passed away leaving my Grandmother with her little family alone in a new country my mother aged about ten and a son William between named James Forbes, after his Father. but my Grandmother was a strong minded woman and they had a government grant of 200 acres of land situated .2 �near North Augusta. She came to the woods bringing her old servant man and his wife with her. there she made a living and faced the change of circumstances bravely, after being a widow about five years she married Samuel J. Bellamy quite a wealthy man a widower with five children after which her troubles of getting on were at an end. The two families of children grew up together. it was said a stranger would scarcely know the dividing line (of course bringing her two along) by her own Mother which as long as she lived there was a dividend came to her but at her death it ceased. I remember my grandmother quite well as I was about fourteen years of age at the time of her death. She was a very fine gentle lady her advantages were better than my own mother as she grew up in a new country William her son was quite well educated. The money that came to her every year she spent by sending him to Toronto to school. His family are living in the U.S. The daughter, a Mrs. Carpenter, at Jamestown, N.Y. Emily -Wright Mylks There are two sons Reginald Horton & William The 1851 census for Grenville County provides the following information about the Bellamys of Augusta Twp. [Prom District 2, p.113] No. 43 Samuel I. Bellamy. Farmer & Miller Born in United States. A Congregationalist Age (next birthday): 64 Stone house, lh story. 1 Fine Church of stone. Seat 500 persons 1 Flouring Mill wrought by water, 2 runs of stone. Manufactured 30,100 bu. 2 employees. Grist Mill mostly for custom work. 1 Saw Mill run by water 1 saw No. 44 Eliza Bellamy. Born in Ireland. Church of England. Age (next birthday): 55 No. 45 Luther H. Bellamy. Clerk. Born in Upper Canada. Congregationalist. Age (next birthday): 20 No. 46 Mary Ann Bellamy. Born in Upper Canada. Congregationalist. Age (next birthday): 17 . . 3 - 2 - �- 3 - No. 47 Wm. Sharp (?). Labourer. Born in Ireland. Roman Catholic. Age (next birthday): 22 No. 48 Margaret Greer. Born in Ireland. Free Church. Age (next birthday): 25 The next household listed was that of John B. Bellamy, one of Samuel's sons. No. 49 John B. Bellamy. Clothier. Born in Upper Canada. E. Methodist. Age (next birthday): 29 Frame house, 11/2story (2 families occupying) . Clothing Mill by water and Carding Machine by [water]. 6000 yds. manufactured. 20,000 lb. wool carded. 4 employees No. 50 Margaret Bellamy (wife of John B.). Born in Upper Canada. E. Methodist. Age (next birthday): 24. Another of Samuel's sons was listed on page 189. No. 49 Archibald Bellamy. Clothier. Born in Upper Canada. No Church. Age (next birthday): 22 Log house, lh story. No. 50 Nancy (wife of Archibald). Born in Upper Canada. No Church. Age (next birthday): 20 Eliza's daughter had married Isaiah Wright. They also lived in Augusta Twp. and were listed in Enumeration District 2. Isaiah Wright. Farmer. Born in Upper Canada. W. Methodist. Age (next birthday): 33 Eliza A. Wright. Born in "L. Canada". Church of England. Age (next birthday): 26 Eliza Bellamy was much concerned with Eliza Wright's health. It is reassuring to find Eliza Wright in the 1861 Census. The entry there shows her place of birth as Upper Canada and her religion as W. Methodist. The Wrights lived in a 11/2story frame house as in 1851. Daughters Florence and Emily, going on 14 and 12 respectively, attended school. There was a third daughter, Isabella, who would be 4 on her next birthday. .4 �- 4 - The 1861 Census shows a few changes in the household of Samuel and Eliza Bellamy. [Enumeration Dist. 8, p. 98.] Included in the household is Luther Haskins, to be 12 years old at next birthday; he is shown to be a member of the family. Also listed as a member of the family is a widow Pamela Smith, an "old lady", 65 yrs. old on next birthday. Luther H. Bellamy had been married during the year, and he and his wife Marian were in Samuel's household. Finally there were a man and a woman as servants. A Genealogical Note Mrs. Norma Whitney, owner of the diary, is the daughter of Leonard E. Mylks, M.D. He was the younger son of Emily Helen Wright Mylks, the second daughter of Eliza Keays Wright. �October 1854 1 17th Octr 1854 Tuesday) Isaiah family here, to dinner last Thursday Liddy here and Hiram B'y here. Mrs. Burwash had a daughter the 7th Protracted meeting still continues. I went last night with the girls, heard a good sermon Satturday evening Revd Mr. Boyd came Preached on Sunday. few in the Church went home after dinner. Yesterday Edward Bellamy Came from the States. mornings cold. men puting up a Cistern. Friday 20th yesterday made a Cheese, only the second this year. made Tomato Catsup very dull westher. Flurries of snow, yesterday the first last Sunday letter from William and Jeremiah. Wm wanting J. to go to Goderich. Monday 23rd) much to write about. Friday went with Hiram Bellamy to Eliza', they had just returned from Hariet Wright' wedding, that night had a Chat with Isaiah about Goderich. Father came for me next day. same evening. E. Bellamy wife and Child came. also Liddy, and H. Bellamy here. Sunday at home until after dinner. took tea at John Bellamy'. while there Walker brought his wife home. I read the word when I could this morning Call'd with the visitors to A. Pardees after which they left here on their way home. Uncle Chauncy here yesterday �October-November 1854 2 Saturday 2[8]th weather this week has been delightful, no water for the Mills. time passing away rappidly, two cheese made this week, on Wednesday I went with Hiram Bellamy to Brockvill. went to see Jeremiah family before they left for Goderich. staid at Griffins until next day. made sum purchaces. after dinner took a final leave of Jeremiah' family. went to Revd Mr. Smarts, staid to tea Hiram Call'd for me, returned home had a very plesant ride, found all as usual. Father reading, had tea again. Chated read and went to bed first returning thanks to my Heavenly Father for all his mercies. Yesterday Call'd on Mrs Burwash, spent the evening at I. Bellamy's Father and others there. this morning makeing Apple Jelly Thursday Nov'r 2nd Fine morning. Last Sat'y rec'd a letter informing us of the death of Susan Wallace and her daughter by drowning. her Sister Liddy was here went home next day. Hallowene. Miss Beaty with others were here to tea past a pleasant evening. �November 1854 3 Isaiah call'd this weeke. had a Letter from William. all busy here sending off Lumber this evening had a letter form Jeremiah who this morning started for Goderich. Satturday 4th very hard frost last night. very high wind thursday night, Hiram Bellamyhere.finished my Plaid dress yesterday. very cold today. (Sabbath 5th) we all went to Church which was Crowded Orangmen being there. a Sermon preached to them. read the word. I hope to improvement in the evening went to Advent Meeting Monday 6th/ Orangmen paraded the Streets, druming away their time. Tuesday 7th/ Snow last night. Father and Luther gon to Brockvill busy mending Father' Coat. Mrs. and Mr. Burwash here in the afternoon to tea Father and Luther home while at tea. Wednesday 8th) very Cold and very busy arranging tea Sugar and nice honey which I just got, with many other fixings Father Cuting up a Cow in cellar, a Musiceon playing at the door, sat down read the word and now write. 11 Oclock AM. Friday 10th) fine Clear day Father and John gon to Brockvill last night Isaiah here rec'd a letter �November 1854 4 from Wm. Maryan went to Brockvill with Hiram Bellamy yesterday. Tuesday 14th) nothing remarkable occur'd since I last wrote, has had a Man working in the kitchen at the water Conveyance Father went to Prescott last Friday. every place dry except the roads. Sabbath. staid at home, reading most of the day. Maryan home. busy with her Cloak & dress. (Thursday 16th) flurries of snow yesterday Eliza and Isaiah took dinner here. short will be the time I shall have the satisfaction of haveing one Child of mine to come to see me. Ohi I cannot hear the thought neither can I write it. Thrashers here today. (Tuesday 21st) fine morning snow on the ground roads rough yesterday morning at 5 Oclock 20th Novr William Burwash departed this life after an illness of a few days. I have spent much time there. Yesterday serving reed a Letter from my son last Thursday. Funeral this day. Tuesday 22nd) Snowing. yesterday went to the Funeral, after which with Maryan went to Bleak' to see the scalded child whose mother also very ill. When going to tea Mrs. Gammel, with John Bellamy' family �November 1854 5 Came to tea. past an agreeable evening time passes rappidly with our varied employments. may we feel the necesity of a due preparation for the time which never ends. Thursday Isaiah with his little Girls came in the Sleigh for me went home with them and staid until Satturday. went home in the buggy with Isaiah heavy rain Friday night. Sunday went to Church in the buggy with Father and Maryan, a Funeral sermon preached for . Mr. Burwash' child. This day Monday 28th) Some snow on the ground Luther fixing the old school house for a tennant. Hiram Bellamy puting up a wood house at his intended residence. just finished a Letter to William. �December 1854 6 2nd Decr/54) this week made a pair of full cloth trousers for Father. Wednesday visited Mrs. Burwash the last time in this place. Hiram Bellamy busy fixing the house the house Burwash has been liveing intending to move into it when they quit. Mrs. Smith returned from the states last Thursday. �December 1854 7 6th Deer 1854 Wednesday My book which I wrote in has been mislade. I now write from recolection last week made a pair of full cloth trousers for Father. had a variety of employments. paid my last visit to Mrs. Burwash who moves away next weeke. buried her little Willy last month. Mrs. Smith home from the States last Wednesday intense cold weather since last Saturday with wind and and snow. hired Girl away. wrote to Jerermiah last mail. (Saturday 9th) last Wednesday Revd Mr. Chambers came here yet. Thursday Cold and stormy. Father and I went to the Funeral of Saml Percivals Daughter, who was buried in the Church of England burying ground in the afternoon. Isaiah and Eliza came. My dear Eliza' health is still poor. Oh how little does she know. Waht anxious thoughts I have about her. This week the weather has been very severe, this day Hogs killd. I now sit down sick and tired. (Monday 11th) �December 1854 8 Gloomy day. yesterday went to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Chambers preached, he is here yet. at three o'clock went with Maryan and Mr. Chambers to church. Arch' family in the evening. thawing. busy trying fat fixing for mince pies, force meat & c. Tuesday 12th Dec r) very busy. Chauncy Bellamy call'd. in the afternoon a Party at J. Bellamy's went there. after tea went home with Mrs. Burwash. Rec'd a Letter from William, all well (Wednesday 13th) went to Eliza', found her only midling. brought Letters with me to Isaiah. everything as we wanted it. Doctor'd Eliza, and next morning Jim came for me, before I was out of bed. after breakfast, Eliza children and I bundeled into the cutter and home. in the evening Mrs. Burwash and others here to tea. Isaiah came for his Family. pleasant weather Friday 15th) fine morning making mince pies Sabbath 17th) no meeting except Advent meeting. did not go. Fathersick.readthe word most of the day. Friends calld. Monday 18) much as usual. bitter Cold Called to see Whealy who is very sick Dr Church there Calld at Johns, bid Mrs Burwash goodbye. Choping sausage meat. �December 1854 9 Tuesday 19th) this morning Burwash Family,took a final leave of our Villia[ge] bitter cold. John Blanchard and Miss Hulbert calld to warm. last night sent two papers to Wm (Friday 22nd) winter has set in with the greatest violence. never have I experienced such a continuance of bitter cold weather as we have had all this month. Wednesday Eliza with Isaiah calld did not stop. feels far from well. I cannot express what I feel about my dear Child Oh! may she be spared to her dear Children Thursday. finish'd my Sausage meat some in bags, more laid down, had two geese killed, with a variety of other things made a large Christmas cake, and in the after =noon at 5 oclock Hiram H. Bellamy Wife and wifes Sister arrived. had tea with us. after which left for their new home if possible, this day is the coldest we have had 26th Dec-r) roads bad. Thawing. Sabbath went to Church. Hired girl away. Christmas day none but our own Family until we sat down to dinner, when Isaiah and the two Children came. immediately after dinner Isaiah left for home taking Maryann and leaveing Emily. at three Oclock went to Church. The Sacrament administered to a �December 1854 10 large number, after which returned in the cutter. The roads covered with water it has been a dull Christmas, yet I found consolation in the house of God. busy today. Ramsey Hiram, and two here others to dinner. 3 Oclock PM I sit down to write and rest. rec-d a letter from Jeremiah as did Isaiah last week Maryan not home yet. Saturday 29th) Another year nearly Closed. we should ask ourselves have we been more faithful to our Heavenly Father than we have been, in those years which have pass'd away for ever time with us will be short. oh! may we endeavour to improve it. Much to do this week yesterday kill'd six geese and two turkeys we have had heavy rain this weeke now Cold again. roads nearly bear Benj'm James died 27th of this month on Wednesday night with others I joined the _an_. very busy today. �January 1855 11 2 Jan ry 1855) we have commenced another year. Oh! may we have a closer walk God. yesterday we had our usual company. Children and childrens Children. also Hiram Bellamy, wife and little sister. the day passed off delightfully with the children. Father Walker and the Schoolmaster went to Town Meeting home after we had dined. our Party broke up at 9 oclock. very fine night scarcely any snow on the ground. I retired to bed pretty tired after all left. 6th Saturday. Cold no Sleighing last Wednes'y Mr. Smart here. Misionary meeting. not many there. bad Sleighing Thursday went to Eliza. Maryan with me, staid till next day. Came home with Isaiah bare ground he had a Letter from Wm who has been to Chicago. found Father very sick not very well yet. (Tuesday 9th) Clear fine morning. last sabbath rain. Staid at home all day, reading the word. yesterday very fine day. warm enough for Spring good waggoning. no snow. nothing remarkable occuring I have much anxiety about my dear Eliza, whose health is so bad. sometimes I fear to think �January 1855 12 but I look to Him from whence cometh help. Thursday 11th) weather fine, cold and dry. no snow. waggons rolling along like distant thunder. made a few Calls on Tuesday Mrs. Hiram Bellamy one. last night Isaiah call'd. Eliza better. her Girl here. on her way there. Father and his Sister went to the Division last night. I staid at home, Maryan sick. no Letter from Wm. I wrote last Thursday Saturday 13th) Stormy day. rain and Snow. Father and John gon to Brockvill Hiram and wife call'd this weeke. yesterday wrote two Letters. one to J. Link the other to Jeremiah no sleighing yet Maryan sick, and teeth ach. just after fixing a goose for tomorows dinner. (Wednesday 17th) Cold. good Sleighing. have had a fall of snow. not heavy Sabbath day Father and I went to Church spent most of the day reading. Hired Girl wash'd early and left here for her Aunts wedding. the Boy with her Maryan and I doing the work. Mrs. Smyth just as usual, last Saturday Father, brought �January 1855 13 home two Mettle Tea pots, some t -___ . not very well myself up too early, yesterday Eliza and Isaiah here to dinner, did not stay long. last Satturday Singing School commenc'd H. Brown teacher. Isaiah rec'd a Letter from Jeremiah last night. Thursday 18th. Beautiful morning. last night Isaiah and Eliza Came with an intention of going to the division. Father with went. Maryan Eliza and I staid at home. enjoyed ourselves chating till the return of the folks. Hired Girl back yesterday. read the word and -_____thanks to my Heavenly Father for all His mercies. (Saturday 20th) fine morning. yesterday very sick and alone all day Father and Maryan gon to Prescott Aunt working for Nancy. some better this morning. Thursday Dowling here �January 1855 14 also three misses Calld. Pardee Logo and Tomson from Brockvill last night Father brought home Oisters eat some raw, felt better after. fresh fish for dinner today bought in Prescott Monday 23d) Storming all day Yesterday and today. rain snow and wind, very bad roads at home all Sabbath. Cooked dinner Girl away. read most of the day. this morn duties as usual. (Thursday 25th) fine Mo'ing nothing remarkable on Tuesday Maryann quilting. Yesterday went with Luther to Eliza. Letters from Wm. Isaiah in Brock'1 returned in the afternoon with L. Mrs. Lyman and Walker call'd for us to go to the division. I did not go. Saturday 27th) Tremendous snow Storm. yesterday very bad with inflamation in my eyes Thursday. E. Whealy spent the afternoon here. �January-February 1855 Yesterday with much difficulty wrote a Letter to William. (Tuesday 20th Jan'y/55 Sabbath at home. reading all day my eyes are a little better,. much anxiety of mind about different things, none immediately belonging to myself. Maryan fixing to get married, the last of our Girls my Children likely to be far away from me. All those things are against me. however, I am determind, God being my helper, to submit with resignation to His devine will, all things. this is and has been the most remarkable winter I ever remember. Yesterday all kinds of weather, with thunder and lightning today wind and snow. My employment varied as usual. at present makeing flan- nel Shirts for Father. Satturday a paper from Jerry (Friday 2 Nov'r [sic] gloomy, yesterday Isaiah's family here to dinner Came with an intention of visiting at Johns. but went home Company there. others here to dinner I had the work pretty much to do. Girl away. 11 Oclock AM after making pies & c. and Cakes. Maryan busy quilting. Mrs. Sham helping her. (Monday 5th) bitter Cold weath'r watter freezing as I wash in the bedroom Satturday Luther went to Wellington. �February 1855 home yesterday noon Roda Bellamy with them did not go to Church so very Cold. John Blandchard, wife and daughter with Arch'd Bellamy here to dinner read some, but not as much as I wish another weeke is gon. Time seems to fly. our cares and anxiety's are as absorbing now as they ever ware. why will we so strongly attach ourselves to the things of this life when we know it is not our home, our abiding place. Wednesday 7th) bright morning. Cold intense. every thing frozen in the house that could be Roda very sick with cold up late last night pareing apples for pies. Isaiah call'd. Eliza & children visiting at J. Bellamys. in the evening went to the division room . I did not go. (Thursday 8th) Father, Maryan, and Roda went to Brockvill this morning. flurries of snow. Returned in the evening with several articles. Maryan busy fixing for the great Move. Dowling here today. Friday 9th) making cakes and pies mixed more mince meat. Satturday 10th) Cold. Wednesday 14th) raining. very busy fixing for the wedding. last week had a letter from William. Satturday night Eliza 16 �February 1855 Roda, and I went to singing School no time to write much. Satturday 17th/55 Gloomy, have had a very busy weeke. have had a bad cold myself. E. Whealy, M. Bellamy N. Walker here different days this weeke. Wednesday night Isaiah call'd. brought me a butter cooler purchased at S. Gammel Store. I have nothing interesting to wright about, next weeke the wedding. Thursday 22nd Feb'y/55) plesant weather Tuesday 20th Maryan Bellamy has married to James Dowling in the presence of her nearest connection by the Rev'd R. Boyd of Prescott. our Company number'd about 50 every thing pass'd off well. at 12 Oclock prayer and the company dispersed. next morning, felt very tired, however much was to be done. after breakfast and worship Mr. and Mrs. Boyd returned to Prescott. after dinner at which was was a number, Bride and bridegroom went to her Grandfathers. this Morn'g Charlott and Edward Bellamy left for home. (Satturday 24th) very fine morning. very Cold last Thursday 17 �February-March 1855 18 Maryann took a final leave of us went with her Husband to reside in Prescott. day after Luther went to Prescott with Dowling Sen'r. Rhoda is here. yesterday wrote to Wm. Eliza' Girl call'd all well. Tuesday 27th) fine day. cold constant coming and going. Sabbath Rhoda and I went to Church, the coldest day I was ever out yesterday whilst I was cooking dinner Aunt Hanah Bellamy, daughter, and Mrs. Lake with another, were here to dinner, in the evening to tea also. J. Bellamys family Rhoda here yet. I am now after makeing pies. intend going to Eliza' to-day. (Satturday3rd March/55) last Wednesday went with Hiram Bellamy to Eliza' Isaiah gon to Perth. returned Wednes'y. help'd Eliza to make a quilt. her health not much better. Friday after makeing pies, visited with Rhoda at E. Whealys. Margrett Bellamy there. before X went to bed set spring for buns. This morning baked them. have a variety of works. Aunt and Rhoda visiting at Pardees. �March 1855 19 Counted and paid for the Spining of the yarn, gave Miss Oxby 2-6 for the Church society. March 6.) fine day windy. rain last night. Sabbath went to church. Lords Supper administer'd Whealy came for me to go to his house went there in the afternoon. Isaiah's family Came to tea. Eliza had been with Dr. Brouse. after tea they went home I went to Whealys. women there Eliza Whealy had a Daughter born at half past two Oclock AM. 5 March/55. I returned home at 5 AM. Dowling Sen'r here since yesterday. I went last night and fixt the baby. Satturday. 10. Thursday went to Isaiah' all better in health staid till next day. brought Eliza home. left the Children at School Stormed. E. did not go home but went to Singing school with Rhoda and Luther. this morning fine busy makeing cakes and pies. Isaiah �March 1855 20 came for Eliza staid to dinner. had a pleasant time. Aunt chating while I write. two Oclock Eliza gon home. Monday 12th) fine. Father and Luther gon to Brockvill. a strange Girl working in place of Mary. Sabbath. reading all day help'd to get dinner. A. Pardee call'd talked of his visit to ramsey. a letter to Isaiah from Wm. I dont like how things go on. I pray that all may be well sent a paper today. went to see E. whealy. Wednesday 14th. heavy snow storm. commenc'd whilst Rhoda and I were visiting at H. Bellamy's. Dr. Aimes there. Hiram brought us home in the cutter Isaiah down did not meet him. very cold. Ramsey Hiram here yesterday and day before. makeing Shirts for L. Haskin I now read the word, and so pass on from day to day till I shall be no more Satturday 17th fine morning now Storm �March 1855 21 Roda went home this morning with Luther I shall mis her company. Yesterday a host of visitors. Mrs. Chambers and Son with Miss Hulbert and I Blandchard to dinner, afternoon Isaiah, Eliza and Emily Dr. Scofield, wife, and Mrs. Gammel Isaiah did not stop to tea. Isaiah has decided on not moveing to Goderich at which I rejoice, as I do hope it will be all for the best. this afternoon went to Walkers with Mrs. Chambers staid to tea home with J. and Margrett. Sabbath did not go to Church. Father and I went to Isaiah. they had been to Prescott with the Doctor saw Maryan, took tea and home Monday 19th. Cook today. wrote to Jerry markeing my plaid dress. Father gon to Brockvill. Satturday 24th past a busy weeke. Wednesday Jim and Mary gon to a Funerall. had to get dinner. Uncle Chauncy and Son here. afternoon Mrs. Chambers and Son called. Isaiah and the little Girls, all to tea. Thursday call'd to see E. Whealy. this weeke arrangeing with Hiram. made a lot �March 1855 22 of Pies this morning, not very well myself. Friday after makeing cake call'd to Nancy Walkers at 11 AM and at two PM her fourth Boy was born. staid until nine Oclock came home up to my nees in snow. had stormed all day. John Haskins and Mr. Sileck chating with Father left them there went to bed tired. This morning bright and very cold Haskins gon home heavy roads Wednesday 28th) Cold, last Sabbath went to Church not many there cold and windy Monday much as, usual comers and goers all the time. Mr. and Mrs. Dowling came on Satturday. Mr. D. returned Sabbath Maryan here busy fixing fore home. Call'd to see Nancy. Yesterday made Cake before finished Haskins & Selic came had to get breakfast for them, tryed to finish my dress, but did not. want to go see Eliza but cannot, as usual no way to go. Mrs. Chambers here on Sunday Satturday 31st) fine, but bad roads. Wednesday night after Isaiah left the Division. I went home with him, on the way the �March 1855 roads were so badly drifted that we could with great difficulty got along wind blowing hard. I wish'd to see how Eliza was getting on since She commenced takeing brous1 medicine. I found her as well as I expected. staid till next day. Came home with Sam Gammel. snow had drifted so much we had to go through the fields. at home visitors, Mrs. Whealy and Margrett Bellamy. I help'd Maryan to bind her quilt. Friday busy morn arranging all the things Father bought at the Auction. Cut a dress off for Maryan Aunt and Self. This morning more yesterday afternoon Maryan and I went to John Bellamy's immediately after tea. Hiram Bellamy from Ramsey drove to the door for Maryan and I to go home. his wife and her Sister being at our house, we did so. I helped the girl to get tea, after which the young folks went to the Singing School. after they returned the Sand and played till I was tired and went to bed. The news of yesterday, Mrs. H. Bellamy had a Daughter. Thursday night, 29th March/55 I am now alone, all my visitors gon 23 �April 1855 they had dinner here which I helped to get and made the last of my mince pies 3rd April/54 [sic] ) fine morning. Maryann took her final Departure this morn'g Luther going with her. we had a before she left, a family concern Satturday Isaiah call'd gave him the gingham I bought. visitors of one sort or another. Sabbath Father and I went to Church. turned very Cold. at night blew a perfect gale. water in our bedroom frozen solid in the afternoon, went to Hiram Bellamy's to see the Babby, all well passed a pleasant afternoon, after which home. nothing worth write- -ing, tho' much said read and talked Mrs. Wright, Hiram' Mother in law at his house an agreeable person, should have said so before. Satturday 7th. fine day bad roads. this weeke had a letter from Jerry. This weeke has pass'd much as usual. John Haskins has been here 24 �April 1855 25 a few others also. busy sewing Thursday made pies and cakes. the Same today Wednesday 11 April/55 Flurries of snow. no sugar yet. bad roads Father went to Merricksvill yesterday. Sunday afternoon I went to Church sacrament administered whilst at Church Isaiah' family came had tea and home. yesterday Isaiah pileing boards. Wrote to Wiliam last Monday. makeing my Orleans dress. Monday 16th) fine weather all busy. last weeke three men here working in the saw mill night and day a large family now Mrs. Chambers and Son here since Satturday. last Friday went with others to visit at Mr. Pardees. day before Father went to Merricksvill staid at home all Sabbath reading the word. I trust to profit. this morning busy has most of the work to do. Wednesday 18th) gloomy, yesterday rain water high. just now parted Mrs Chambers, who is gon to her friend last Monday wrote to Jeremiah Isaiah called this week all pretty well. �April-May 1855 Cut and fixt Shirts for Luther Mrs. Shambeau makeing them. I am makeing Coarse Shirts for Father. at present much trouble with H. Bellamys concern. Pigs killing today. yesterday Prayers in the Church with fasting for the success the of British Army 20th April. Thursday, heavy rain. Many occurances, prevented me from writeing. weather has been fine. Father and Luther went to Prescott and Ogdensburg on Tuesday, yesterday Mrs. Dowlings furniture went to her. on Monday Aunt and I went to the Funeral of A. McCulas Child, in the evening call'd to see Margrett who is sick also E. whealy. last Tuesday rec'd a Letter from Wm. all well yesterday Father took me to Isaiahs. roads pretty good. day fine in the evening home with Isaiah found all pretty well. brought home a rose bush. This morning put the Stove up rd in the Shed. 3 May/55. Thursday fine weather. busy in the garden. Luther fixing a flower knot near the summer house last Thursday while spending the evening with Margrett Bellamy, a Boy riding in 26 �May 1855 27 haste, delivered a Letter from J. Dowling desiring some of us to come to Prescott quick. Maryann was dangerously ill Father and I started immediately, left home at 6 AM night Cold. I staid until last Tuesday. returned home with Father leaving Mary'n much better. I was surprised to get home, being very tired. Jeremiah sent several numbers of the Illustrated news, and an interesting Letter. all well Wm. gon to Detroit. have not heard from Isaiah' family since I was there. Monday 7th May/55, the ist of May I was in Prescott with Mrs. Dowling Cold dry weather. nothing remarkable occured since I last wrote. Mrs. Pardee visited here last Thursday. Isaiah call'd looking to hire a Girl. a few seeds has been put in the garden. Yesterday went to church. I should have mentioned my haveing been at Mr. Boyds Church. also the Episcopal Church in the evening went in the morning with Boyd. in the evening with Miss M'Elmiles. good singing and good sermon at the Ep'l Church this day work just as usual. �May 1855 10th May/55. Thursday. this morning fine. hard frost last night. water low not well myself, could not get up to breakfast. Mary washing bedcloths Mrs. Smyth with Margrett Bellamy help- -ing to quilt all this week. we have six men in the kitchen. Father troubled with pain in Shoulder. I have sowed flower seeds at the summer house. all other seeds in. wrote to Wm. last Monday. 11th Friday, felt much better, but weak wanted to go to Eliza', haveing no way of going I started on foot. The morning was plesant, and I got there without being much tired. found no one in the house. walk'd over to the Old Folks. not long there when Eliza and the Children came. had been up to the Store found all pretty well. Spent a comfortable day. after tea Father came for me. Chilly even'g Satturday 12th. avocations as usual. lots of newspapers. just at tea time Rev'd Mr. Throop, a misionary came. Sent by Revd McMurry. pass'd an agreeable evening prayers offer'd by Mr. Throop, with 28 �May 1855 reverence, in which I trust we all took an interest. (13th Sabbath all went at 11 AM to the Presbyterian Church. Congregation small. at 3 Oclock went with Father to the Episcopal Church. returned home spent the evening reading. worship at 1 Oclock Monday 14th) rain last night which was much wanting. every thing looks lovely this morning. a Calf was killed had veal for dinner. Cook'd made pies & jony cake for supper. pretty tired sat on the door step talking with Father and the Minister. tea over. going to hunt up a Girl for Eliza 15th Tuesday fine growing weather. after tea yesterday evening, went to P. Capes. engaged his Girl for Eliza. she went there this morn. I call'd at Mrs. Murphys who gave me Some Irish flower seeds which I sew'd this morning. also a few Cucumber seeds Uncle Chauncy and the Minister here. also A. Merrick and E. Burritt, trying to value the Property. they were here to dinner and tea. others in the evening Wednesday 16th. fine day, pretty tired 29 �May 1855 30 Father much troubled with pain in his Shoulder. busy sewing. Minister gon Thursday 17th. morning work (dusting helping to wash dishes & c. (done. read morning worship. then to sewing made a Cape for my drab dress. after which mending Shirts for Luther. help'd him to put the ist young Chickens & hen in the coop. sometimes chaced the hens out of the garden. Mrs. Burwash in Town.) Friday 18th warm. Father sowing grain. made Indian pudding and potpie mending Shirts. Satturday 19th. call'd on Mrs. Burwash. Margrett there looked ill. after a while went to Walker's spent the evening there, with others. Sabbath 20th went to the Presbyterian Church. no Minister there. Father and I were going to see Eliza, but were prevented by Arch' family comeing. They staid to tea Monday 21st. done the work in the fore- noon. in the afternoon went with Mrs. Burwash to Arch. very cold comeing home. same evening Maryan Dowling �May 1855 31 came with Luther from Prescott next Tuesday 22nd. made Cakes & c. Mrs. Burw'sh and several others to tea. very tired at night. Wednesday 23rd. Maryan left here. Eliza and her two little Girls came in their Buggy. I was rejoiced to see them, but how soon was that damped by Eliza, telling me of the State of her health. Oh! I fear to write it. May her Heavenly Father look on her with pitty and spear [sic] her to her dear Children. Mr. Green, Bible Agent, came at tea time. my dear Child left me with a heavy heart. Mr. G. went to Meeting but they had no worship and to bed. Thursday 24th. last night thunder lightning with rain. Mr. Green gon. house turned upside down, whitewashing & cleaning. Margrett Bellamy in poor health. John Whealy has been very ill call'd in. Dr. Brouse. Tuesday 29th/55 Much has been done since I last wrote the whole house cleaned and I got finish'd Satturday evening. �May 1855 32 Sunday morning my Husband started off to Old Mr. Blandchards with his Son John, leaving me to my Cogitations. while siting in my room I heard a buggy stop. when on going to the door to my great joy I met my Son William accompanied by Wm. Garvey. we had a very agreeable time several friends. and in the afternoon Isaiahs Family. my dear Eliza is in poor health Father did not come home until night. Sat up till a late hour. Monday very busy. in the afternoon went with my Son to his Sisters. had as agreeable a visit as the State of her health would admit. returned home after tea our young men here chating till bed time. all up early this morning prepareing William and Luther. The latter going with my son as far as Prescott Wm. left here after saying goodby to all. Thursday, 31st May/55 Yesterday company to dinner. Hiram Blanc'd wife, and Sister. J. Blanchard and wife from the States. every day brings something new. went in the afternoon to John Bellamy's. after which call'd to Pardees �June 1855 33 This morning. the strangers started on their way home others going took them to Prescott. once more, a little time to my- self. Aunt keeping house for Walker 2nd June/55. Satturday. rain which is much wanted busy this morning. made cakes and pies. done some mending and prepared to go to Eliza who is not getting better, surely there is nothing in this life worth liveing for, when we think we are within reach of the object we most wished to obtain, a blight comes and all is gon. Oh! May we so live that when the dread summons comes, we shall have nothing to do, but, obey Thursday 7th. Cool gloomy weather. Some rain every day. last Satturday Father look to Eliza. Much trouble there. She had been with Doctor Edmonds on who operated on her throat, where the cause of her complaint was, and which would end fatal, if not immediately attended to. I pass'd a lonesome Sabbath. Isaiah and Eliza went to the Dr in Brockvill has to go every second day. I read the word with the dear Children, they reading also. �June 1855 34 Mrs. Wright came for me to there to dinner, but did not. I remained there, assisting until Tuesday evening. when just after they returned from Brockvill Father came for me bringing with him a hired Girl. I came home, commiting my Child to her Heavenly Father. Yesterday made a pair of trousers for L. Haskins. this morning, makeing pies.) Tuesday 12th. Cloudy heavy showers. there has been much rain. last weeke made a suit of cloths for L. Haskins on Satturday Made a cheese. had a note from Eliza the Doctor has given her hopes of getting well. Oh! may it prove so Sunday had a bad head ach. Mr. Morrice preach'd in the E. Church of which two persons sent me word did not feel able to go. rain'd all day. Monday made another cheese after which cut the sheeting 3 pr for Maryan and two for the house, made nearly 1 pr. Isaiah call'd. had been to Brockvill in �June 1855 The forenoon with Eliza Doctor said she need not go again for some time she being much bette., this morning busy. Mary Whitewashing the Milk room. Satturday 16th) I now sit down tired 1 Oclock busy all the morning, makeing Cakes and pies. Since I last wrote, clean'd the flower beds, has had the cellar all cleaned so I feel a little better in that respect had a Letter from Wm. as also had Isaiah sent a note to Eliza to have her come and stop here a few days, hopeing it would cheer her under her present affliction, which I trust may be a trial of her faith in Him, who doeth all Things well. Isaiah and Mrs. Wright call'd today, going with their wool. Thursday 21st) Yesterday evening returned home with Isaiah. went to see Eliza, even ing before. found her much better than I expected. Mr. Bissell haveing told me she was very ill, staid that night. this morning makeing pies. Mrs. Walker here to dinner. a Man makeing Steps for the hall door. Margrett gon to the Doctor Friday heavy rain thunder last night 35 �June 1855 36 mending Fathers old coat. (Tuesday_ fine morning. have had much rain. Many things has pass'd since I last wrote. duties as usual. Eliza' health improving some may her Heavenly Father perfect the Cure if He sees fit. Yesterday Isaiah call'd said Emily was very sick. last Satturday went to the Funeral of John Hills child a fine Boy who died of the ScarIt fever. many Children have it Satturday 30th) weather hot. Thursday night heavy rain and thunder. was at Isaiah' where I had been since Tuesday attending Emily who was dangerously ill with Inflamation on the brain. her Father had Doctor Edmondson to see her. I remained there under much anxiety, being doubtful of the Childs health, however it has pleased God to spare her to her afflicted Parents Yesterday she was able to be up when I returned home with my Husband who was kind and attentive. Isaiah had a Letter from Jeremiah all m Mrs. Williams was here while I was away. call'd on my way home to see Mrs. Bissell who had broke her arm. �July 1855 37 Wednesday 4 July/55. Cloudy have had very warm days, now cool. Satturday night at 10 Oclock, James and Maryan arrived, had supper, up till a late hour Sunday, Father and I went to Church not pleased with the Minister. in the afternoon went to Johns, where was most of our family, also Isaiah'. Emily looking very delicate. Monday duties as usual. wrote to Wm. Yesterday evening Isaiah and Eliza call'd. also Nancy and Antha. every morning Skim Milk and work butter, if any is to be done also cakes and pies when wanted. sewing in the afternoon. Satturday 14th some time and much trouble has pass'd over me since I last pen'd a few lines here. My Grand Child Emily Wright was a second time attack'd with inflamation on the brain which was more severe than the first. I have been there with others attending day and night a weeke her poor Mother constant and little less her Father. few expected she would be spared but God in His wisdom has raised her. I came home Yesterday evening with My Husband who was Kind and �July-August 1855 38 and attentive. Call'd to see Mrs. Bissel who is confined to her bed. fine rain yesterday. every where You turn you see nature in luxurious beauty. on the 12th The Orangemen passed through our Village at an early hour bands placing and Banners waveing to the glorious memory. same day Thomson Wife had a Son. Cut a fine Cheese this week. first rasberries today. whilst at Eliza made a pair of trousers for L. Haskins. 3rd August/55, returned from Prescott 25 of last month haveing been with Maryann Dowling 10 days who was dangerously ill. Father came for me, bringing Aunt Smith whome he left and I returned home. I was not well not ever since. Many things has occured which I cannot now write. last Satturday wrote to V?m. and Jerry. Yesterday Isaiah' Family had their likeness taken by a Man set up in the division room. an immense number of Persons has been there. had a Letter from Wm. informing me of a certain event to take place �August 1855 39 Sept'r. (Tuesday 7th August, much trouble just now. Luther very ill, walking, with Crutches. I have not much time to myself. makeing currant wine, and other thins, sent a Letter to Wm. last Satturday. evening before was in Humphries garden which is fine. Friday 17 August/55. Luther very ill with Rheumatism no use of his limbs. much to write but no time. last Sunday J. Dowling and wife Came. Maryann remains here, not well wrote to Wm. Thursdays Mail. Yesterday Eliza and Children drove herer [sic] alone Dr. Edmondson has been here three times was yesterday. Burwash call'd this morning Maryann and I went to toll house. M. haveing a dress makeing there went from there to Isaiah'. all well home at 11 Oclock AM. Shambault here makeing a dress for Maryann day changed. high wind and rain. busy with berries & c. & c. Monday 20th. fine day. worked hard yesterday. Company here Isaiah family with others �August 1855 40 Luther contined very ill. Girl went home today. Cooking bottleing currant wine, makeing rasberry vinegar with many other things. last month Dr. Horton died in Qebec on his way home. Satturday evening Revd Macdonnel here Preached in the Presbyterian Church. Wednesday 22nd. Warm. very busy every where. had a letter from William. Maryann here yet. not much improvement in Luthers health Margrett Bellamy not well. My poor Eliza far from well. such are the trials of life Oh! may we submit with pati- -ence to the Divine will. Wednesday 29th Aug't much has transpired since I last wrote. last Sunday 26th morning Mr. Thomas Hill departed this life, in the hope of a Blessed Resurection. Sunday J. Dowling Came for his Wife. left here in the evening. several here to dinner Dowling has had an auction those last 3 days. Father went to the funeral on Monday. Luther no better confined to the bed. Eliza & Isaiah went to the Auction Monday evening. had tea at Nancy's �August-September 1855 Isaiah had a letter from William. Yesterday old Mr. and Mrs. Blandchard and Mrs. Blandchard and child were here to dinner with N. Walker in the evening. John' family. after doing many things for poor Luther, poulticing his legs & c. went to bed very tired. this morning, I thank my Heavenly Father I feel much better. frost last night and night before. fine days 2nd Septr 1855 - Sabbath. cool. Doctor Edmondson has been here three times during the past week he Lanc'd or cut open Luther legs, from which an immense quantity of Matter flowed. the opperation was severe both to the patient and those who assisted I was the prenciple help. it was a trial Luther is very feeble yet, not able to be up. last sabbath Isaiah and Eliza call'd with several others. fine days Cold nights Isaiah was to meet William in Brock today. I have been quite unwell myself but am constantly busy. Luther requires much attention. Monday 10 Septr /55- This morning my son left here at 8 Oclock on his way to St. Andrews to be married on Wednesday. I shall say nothing of my 41 �September 1855 feelings at parting with him. I may never see him More on earth. none can tell what a Mother feels when oblidg'd to part with her her Children. there is some talk Isaiah' Family moveing off. they were here yesterday with others to dinner. last Satturday I went with William to Isaiah' took dinner there home to tea. in the evening P. Hough delivered a lecture, subject War. every day Father rides out with Luther my time passes away without any earthly enjoyment. I did not go to the lecture nor have I been in any place of worship those 7 Sundays. Mrs. Smyth is fixing for her s[t]ates journy. She takes her ease but others pay for it. Thursday 13th Septr fine day rain last night. fine day yesterday, on which day my son William was to be married. Tuesday evening went with Father to Isaiah' staid till yesterday evening came home with Isaiah who is determined to sell and go to Goderich if possible fine weather. Thursday 20 Septr frost every night this weeke but one. that night rain and thunder, fine days. Satturday Revd 42 �September-October 1855 Mr. Smith came. Sabbath all went to Church but me. Girl gon I cookd dinner. Mr. S. left after. Monday Luther to Brockvill to the Doctor. Mary James Came to see me Tuesday I wrote two letters to Chicago for Mary James. Westerday [sic]she and I went to Eliza, had a good visit. dont think they will move off. this morning busy. Mrs. Smith fixing all the time for the States. Tuesday. 25. rain last night gloomy morning. Mrs. Smith has just started for the States. yesterday Catherine Gammel, Olive Carpenter & others started for the West. Isaiah' family here on Sunday Father and Luther brought Emily down with them in the morning went to Church. every thing much as usual. last Thursday Mary James left here. Yesterday a new Covered Carriage come. Monday. 1st Octr/55. Raining Wednesday I went with Luther in the Cover'd Carriage to Eliza, eat apples and home. Friday Eliza and Children Came. Went to Arch'd to tea home in the Covered Carriage and went. Isaiah has sold his Cows, prepareing to move. Satturday evening went to hear a Jew pray. 43 �October 1855 44 Sabbath, went to Hills Church. rained home in Carriage The Jew preach'd in the evening went to hear him. dark and muddy. a number there slept here, dont shave or cut his hair Satturday had a plesant Letter from William Jeremiah' wife has a daughter this day Isaiah here. wrote to McMartin. busy all the time. fixing to paper the kitchen makeing Pumpkin pies. Wednesday 10th fine day folks busy fixing for the Soiree tomorrow. last Thursday 4th Antha had a daughter. Friday went to Eliza in the evening. Second time this weeke. came home Satturday mad pies Sunday Isaiah' family here all day Call'd to see John who was sick. with sorrow I write it Isaiahs family moves to Goderich we was here on Monday. we wrote to William this morning. Burwash and Beaty call'd. The former on his way to Goderich. no one in the house but myself. Girl helping to set the tables. Monday 15th. with a troubled mind, I write my dear children are about to be separated from me in this world. they are packing their �October-November 1855 things to go to Goderich. how shall I part them. last Thursday I went with Father to the soiree My heart was heavy when I thought I must so soon part with my Children all pass'd off well. next day went with Luther to Isaiah staid till Sunday. Father came for me they had almost given up going this morning received a letter from my dear Eliza, saying they had decided on going. to thee my Heavenly Father I commend them. - Father gon to Prescott on Dowlings business. Tuesday 23rd. since I last wrote I have had much trouble. Isaiah' family made preparations to go to Goderich, much against the wishes of their best friends. however it now broke up and they remain. Eliza and Children were from Satturday till Monday here Satturday evening, we were at Johns. Friday went to a sewing bee at Whealy'. last Wednesday A. Bellamy house was burnt. so they had to quit. their family are here until they get a place. there is meeting in the division every night. Mr. Cook, the speaker, twice last Sabbath. weather Cold and gloomy. this morning made a Cheese and Pies Satturday 27th. 1 foot of snow has fallen this weeke. very bad roads. Dr. Scofield has been here all this weeke, left here this Morning advent Meeting every night. Isaiah call'd made a cheese yesterday. all Arch' family 45 �November 1855 here yet. Most fortunate I hope it has been, that Isaiah' family did not Start for Goderich. the weather has been so severe. Tuesday 30th Cold and windy. Yesterday Father went to Prescott made a Cheese yesterday with other things. went to hear Cook Sabbath day not many there. bad roads Wednesday 31st. went to Isaiah'. fine day. found all well. pleas'd they did not go to Goderich staid till next evening. Tuesday. Margrett Bellamy and Hirams' Wife spent the after noon here. Satturday 3rd Novr/55. every night frost. fine days. Arch' family here. Isaiah on his way to buy Cows. I have a bad Cold but I thank my Heavenly Father for all his mercies. I am yet spared while many are call'd from time to eternity. makeing Shirts for L. Haskins yesterday made the 5th cheese. Thursday 8th Novr/55. since I last wrote here, I have been very ill with a bad cold. far from well yet, but thankful for the mercies vouchsafed to me. I feel that I have been an object of care to my Heavenly Father else I would not now be blessed with so many privileges. Oh! for a closer walk with God. last Satturday rec'd a letter from My Son in the midst of his happiness does not forget his Mother. Isaiah bought cows this weeke. Arch' family here yet. also hired men weather fine for the season. rain last night saw Mill going. 46 �November 1855 - Novr/55. Monday raining different works going on. Father, pain in his knee, yesterday. Sabbath. Hired Girls away had to do all the work Isaiah family here went to meeting. After diner went home. I read some. could not much noise all the time. Arch' family not moved yet. 13th Tuesday. John Bellamys family moving up to the Shop. fine day. Yesterday wrote to My Son, and Nephew / Wednesday fine great family. all noise and bustle. My cold hangs on yet. Tuesday 20th last weeke snow some on the ground yet hard frost. plesant a Fair today. Father gon to Brockvill with Mr. Pardee. noise and confusion all the time. My head ach no use complaining last Sabbath all at home. I read the word most of the day. I hope to proffit. makeing a purple print dress today Thursday, 29th Novr) since I last wrote every thing pass'd off as usual. I have been much afflicted with inflamation in my Gums, which made me feel very unwell last Monday, Arch' family moved in their own house. we have yet a pretty large family men working night and day. Isaiah calld this weeke. then all were well. last night Dowling call'd and this morning Aunt Smith in Prescott I am makeing trousers for L. Haskins. Yesterday E. Whealy visited here. 47 �December 1855 (December 4th Tuesday/55. fine Clear day last Sabbath dry roads Father and I went to Church. reading the word the most of the day. weather has been very fine with sprinkling of snow. last Satturday got a new carpet for the palour. Yesterday Isaiah' family here, left Florence, to go to school. works going on night and day. (Monday 10th) Cold with light snow. had a toilsom weeke Mrs. Shambeau and I makeing the Carpet Curtains&c. My health not good, distressing pain in my head last night. went to no place of worship yesterday. very stormy. Father and John gon to Brockvill Mrs. Smith returned from the States this morning, Isaiah brought Florence to go to School. took her home Satturday (Thursday 13th) Cold no Sleighing verious employments. fix'd my winter bonnet. Sham beau here serving for L. Haskins. Rhoda P visited here yesterday evening. pretty large family all the time. I am much in the house dont feel well but I thank my Heavenly Father for all His mercies that I am yet blessed with many priveleges 18th Deer) Tuesday. Cold but bright and lovely yesterday Sun Set bright and glorious - no snow on the ground. last Sabbath raining most of the day. Garvey and wife here different times. Isaiah' family here to dinner. Florence went home 48 � transcribed