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In view of a probable flood the Bobcaygeon Independent suggests that all the stop logs in the back country dams should be ordered out by the agents of the Ontario Government. {Newspaper clipping-left} Attempted Suicide 1875 CHICAGO, March 16- A.J. Thomas, for several months an operator in the Chicago Board of Trade, attempted suicide to-day by shooting himself, it is supposed fatally. Heavy losses induced the act. {Newspaper clipping-right} DAILY JOURNAL for 1875. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {Printed page showing Rates of Postage, Terms and Court, Bank Holidays, Table of Stamp Duties, and List of Sundays In 1875} DIARY 1875. {Blank Page} January FRIDAY 1 1875 This is a fine morning not very cold and enough snow left to slide along with a sleigh very well Saturday 2 Much the same this morning January MONDAY 4 1875 Very fine morning, and good sleighing snow having fallen last night Great excitement about the Election Tuesday 5 This is a fine morning �I had to attend the Court in the Judges chambers in the case Queen vs Birmingham for encroaching on the York Road with his fence posts Wednesday 6 Fine clear morning I went down to Galt to order new clothes for Upper Reels for both the Water Mill and Steam Mill, viz No 9 at head and No10 at tail of reels, and to change the upper cloths to the under reels Monthly Fair to day January THURSDAY 7 1875 This is a pritty sharp morning, and snowing a little now and then I made an agreement with Robt Stewart to take all his pile of clear stuff, that 3 inch Plank for fermenting tubs at $22,50 per thousand feet Board measure As if picked out and only the quantity I required at present he would charge me $30.00, per M, and if I chose let me have the balance at $16,00 per M, so I took the lot and began to haul it home Friday 8 Fine winter weather, and snowing a little and has been snowing through the night, Got all the clear Planks home this forenoon Saturday 9 This is a very stormy cold morning by far the coldest this winter, and yet the glass did not indicate lower than 3º above zero at 7am. A good deal of snow fell and drifted the wind strong from the West. We got the wheels of the steam mill finished this afternoon. The water is very scarse and can hardly chop enough for the Distillery. January MONDAY 11 1875 This is not so cold as yesterday morning, for at 7am it was 9° below Zero, and this morning at Zero by one glass and 3° below in another, one while different Thermometers in Town indicated 15° below, fortunately there was very little wind yesterday, for had it blown as it did on Saturday it would have been more dredfull against the Wind. �We are repairing the colapse valve in the Still and took out the copper drop pipe, as it had colapsed half way up and a hole in it where the Steam entered and prevented the charge decending This is my Birth Day having been born in Edinburgh in 1808. We got the still started about noon after taking out the drop pipe Peter Gow Esqr elected to day by aclamation for the Local House of Parliament. TUESDAY 12 This was rather a milder morning the glass shewing 1° above Zero, The Steam Mill went all last night I yesterday received a letter from Girvan containing the discharge of Mortgage by Mrs Grace McLean in favor of Jannet Armstrong, Robt Scott, J. B. Armstrong, Wm Armstrong, James Massie Mrs Massie his wife and George Armstrong, which Mortgage bears date 24 Nov 1864 Liber A7 folio 22545 Peter Idington here to day WEDNESDAY 13 This is a milder morning, Thermometer 27° above Zero and snowing quite copiously also several showers during the day I arranged with Ingles to allow my men the use of the plainer at $1,00 per day. And got up the staves this afternoon January THURSDAY 14 1875 A very pleasant morning General Meeting of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co for the Election of New directors &c and all the old Directors were reelected. Sad tiding to day of the death of John McGivern son of Col McGivern of Hamilton who was killed by the Cars near the Station in Toronto last night when expecting to meet his sister last night, And poor Mr Gray the gardner was Killed by a Northern train in the forenoon, �FRIDAY 15 This is a fine winter morning, Went down to Toronto by the early train, for the purpose of getting a new drop pipe for the still, The City seemed dull and great want of activity in trade, and Shipping business has not paid the vessel owners at all, One propeller laid up for the winter was $3,000 in debts, and many others in like manner, Was told that Eneas McKay of Hamilton had remarked that his new vessel would have been better on the stocks all the season & not to have launched her. I got home by 8 Oclock, and brought the pipe with me, SATURDAY 16 Moderate morning has been snowing through the night and still continuing, the Temperature is 12° above Zero, We are getting on nicely in jointing the staves in my own Machine, having got them thicknessed at Cossets shop & Ripped them there also, Ingles & Hunters Machine having broken down I Bought a framer's boring Machine with 3 augers allong with it for $6.50 & a 7/8 bit for 50¢ for dowels for Bottom of tuns, January MONDAY 18 1875 This was a moderate morning 10° above Zero at 7 a.m. With a light fall of Snow during the night Had to put in the Copper drop pipe this morg which took longer time than I expected as it had to be hamered out larger to get it on the tube of the Brass gate. Had also to stop to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying House and tighten the ends of the tubes with the expander TUESDAY 19 This is another fine winter day Tempᵗ 10° above zero with a light fine snow Had to stop the Steam Mill this morning as both pairs of flouring Stones were dull and pasted WEDNESDAY 20 This is a moderate morning with light shower of Snow �Began to remove the bolting cloth of the upper reels of the Steam Mill Reports are at hand of the failure of several houses in Montreal January THURSDAY 21 1875 This is a milder morning with a considerable fall of Snow, and continuing Began to remove the upper reel cloths in the Water Mill bolts, the water is still very scarse and only enough to Grind the Corn for the Distillery, and think it the best time to change them Montreal 20th 3 business houses have suspended to day, viz MG. and WH. Edson importers of Wines liabilities $70,000, Chapman, Fraser & Tylee groceries & wines $70,000 Duncan Bell, Manufacturer agents $60,000 & several more talked of, Edson offered 25¢ today to his Creditors FRIDAY 22 Rather colder this morning, and blowing more, with another coating of snow Have got the 2 upper reels of the bolts on and working, and will put on the ones taken off and put them on below as soon as, they are got ready (that is altered a little) SATURDAY 23 This is a very fine clear morning 10° above Zero a little snow having fallen through the night More failures reported this morning Jas Doyle & Co Distillery Goderich, C Powney, Hardware, Fergus Asselin Oliver, grocer, Montreal January MONDAY 25 1875 Moderate weather and settled Yesterday was a very boisterous day a considerable quantity of snow having fallen. also during last night much more has fallen, so that it is very deep to day in some places, �2 men are still putting on the bolting cloths, and Dobbie working at the bottoms of the new fermenting tuns. TUESDAY 26 This was a very fine day, John & I went down to Galt to emaming a pair of Millstones that were ready for us, if approved of & when there could not decide & Telegraphed for Moses our Miller to come down & give his opinion who joined with John in the opinion that they were too open and we therefor ordered another pair to be made WEDNESDAY 27 This is a snowing morning, and a good deal must have fallen through the night Snowing this evening, January THURSDAY 28 1875 This is a fine morning and moderate weather some more snow has fallen, and still comming down in slight showers, began this morning to put on the lower cloths on the reels in the water mill (that is those that were upper ones) Duncan McDonald of Montreal (formerly merchant of Toronto) now travels for Leckie & Co FRIDAY 29 This is a very sharp morning 10° below Zero at 7am with scarsly any wind, Otherwise it would be very cold The men are finishing the last cloth for the water mill bolts. SATURDAY 30 This was a very moderate morning, and during the fore part of the day But during the afternoon it got very cold, I took a drive out to the Rocks and found that a very large track has been cut up into wood February MONDAY 1 1875 This is a very fine winter morning, some more snow having fallen during the night �William and Mr Adams went down to Toronto by noon train, about the gauging of some whisky, Wm went on to Hamilton from there The Steam Mill has been standing all day for the cleaning out of the Boiler, and to examine the piston, Judge Gwine opened Court to day for the trial of the contested election between Drew and Higinbotham, when after a short examination of 3/4 of an hour the seat was declared vacent TUESDAY 2 Very fine weather, most likely to thaw, from the mildness, the snow is deep in some places on the track of the G. Western near Town, there was a delay of the afternoon train going North of from 6 pm to 8 Oclock, It is snowing this afternoon WEDNESDAY 3 This was a mild morning, and light rain came on early, But yet the Monthly fair was well attended, about noon it rained hevier and looked like a regular thaw, but about one Oclock the wind chopped round to the west, and it began to freeze and blow hard and very cold during the evening. February THURSDAY 4 1875 This is a very cold morning, and has blown a perfect gale all night, and many of the Telegraph wires are down, and all day it has blown a strong Westerly wind and desperately cold, at 7 am it was 2° below Zero, and at noon only 2° or 3 ° above it. so continued the remainder of the day FRIDAY 5 This is another cold morning Thertr at Zero at 7am but the wind was not so strong during the night nor yet this morning SATURDAY 6 This morning is colder than yesterday 2° below Zero at 7 pm am Began to hoop the new fermenting tubs, with 1 Bundle of 3 inch Band I got from Bond on trial this evening at 7 pm it was 8° below Zero �February MONDAY 8 1875 Sabbath morning was the coldest morning we have had for many years at 1/2 past 7 it was 25° below Zero at 8 oclock 24° in the evening at 10 pm it was 12° below Zero This morning it was not so cold at 1/2 past 6 it was 3° below Zero Got 3 Bdˢ of 3 inch Band and 3 do {ditto} of 2 1/2 inch band iron from Bond & Co a $3.50 pr 100 lbs New Policy of insurance to day John Gore the Quarry man began his contract to cut down the Rock in the Distillery cellar for the new tuns $40, TUESDAY 9 This is another cold morning, Wind N. West & light (Glass at 10 last night 12° below Zero) This morning at 7 am the mercury stood at 15° below Zero & at 10 am it was 9° below Zero, fortunately the wind is not strong otherwise it would be fearfully cold, The glass to night at 10 Oclock was 10° below Zero WEDNESDAY 10 This morning was 19° below Zero at 7 am but several other Thermometers marked 22° below The day has been very cold, the wind was from the East then N. West in the afternoon equally cold & at 7 it went round to the South West and began to snow and drift, There was quite a ground swell in the river and Dam was flowing over in the morning and the ice frozen to the bottom of the river below the water February THURSDAY 11 1875 Very cold morning owing to the wind from the West, but the Thermometer does not indicate more than about Zero, And as the day advanced it became of any thing milder, and Kept on snowing and continued on till night, so that a great deal of snow has fallen since yesterday evening when it began Meeting in St Andrews Church School House to night no trains to day �FRIDAY 12 This is another very cold morning 10° below Zero and a cold N. West wind blowing, and has continued all the forenoon below Zero and only at 2 pm did it get up to Zero, The roads are so blocked up on the Grand Trunk that no trains have been run to day No trains the fore part of the day untill night when the snow plough came down with 2 Engines John Gore finished his contract to day, but there is more to do on Monday after the stone is all cleared away SATURDAY 13 This is the coldest morning yet at 7 am the Thermometer showed 27° below Zero and little or no wind, during the fore noon the wind got up a little from the N. West, The G Trunk trains are running to day and keeping fair time, Got the last of the 3 tuns hooped and taken apart for removing No signs of any change in the weather , but getting colder to night the large quantity of snow adds greatly to the cold, February MONDAY 15 1875 Yesterday Morning at 7 am 21° below Zero & quite calm at 1/2 past 8 it was 8° below, at 1/4 past 10 PM, and very cold. This morning at 7 Oclock 20° below Zero and has been very cold all day and never more than 2° or 3° above Zero, and fell off lower at dark and at 10 oclock p.m. 8° below Zero I hear that George McLean has sold his Mills in Aberfoyle 3 pairs of stones for $20,000 John McNaughton formerly a joint proprietor (With Jas Wilson) of the Galt Mills died there at noon to day aged 54 years, after about 2 years of considerable suffering, TUESDAY 16 This morning at 7 am 5° below Zero, a considerable difference is felt from yesterday & this fore noon is very pleasant winter day, I have just recᵈ a letter from Freelton that Archᵈ Stewart Esqr died on Saturday last, funeral tomorrow at 11 am �The Quarrymen have finished their work in cutting down the Rock for the foundation of Tuns It is reported that a Bank here will loose $10,000 by a speculator in Barley WEDNESDAY 17 Stormy morning I went down below Freeton to attend the Funeral of Archᵈ Stewart Esqr who died there on Saturday last the Roads were terribly drifted, and the day was a desperate one there being no protection on these wide plains as formerly, when lined with woods on each side of the road, the snow for the most part was level with the fences In returning home & when about 2 miles from Guelph we upset the cutter, and I got my left shoulder dislocated, but drove up to Dr Herods house and got him down to the Priory with us, when him and James, (my Brother who accompanied me) drew it into its place again the pain was very great February THURSDAY 18 1875 This I am told is a Keen cold day I lay in bed all day as quiet as possible so as to keep the joint home in the socket FRIDAY 19 Not so cold to day. I got up to Breakfast several callers to see me SATURDAY 20 Much the same as yesterday February MONDAY 22 1875 The weather tollerably fine yesterday but I did not venture to go to church. To day was a fine pleasant I dressed and got on my body coat, and overcoat one arm in, and attended meeting of Directors We had before us report of the destruction of Thomas Watsons tannery by fire Had to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying house to day & a slight mending of the boiler, also the air vessel of the water pump which had burst by the frost during the nights of Saturday & Sunday A window having been left open was the cause And after having got all ready steam up &c it was found that the water pipe leading under ground from the race was frozen solid. The afternoon was soft and began to rain �TUESDAY 23 This morning was mild and throught a thaw and light rain in the afternoon, and heavier in the evening. The men have been working all night and to day Steaming the Water pipe and have made no progress of any account of The hose used will not bear sufficient pressure WEDNESDAY 24 Thawing to day again, and the streets flooded with water Have been working all day, getting off the water out of the well, I had to construct a light coffer=dam {hand drawing of the well} in the middle of the well and set down a pump in one corner & got it dry so as to get at the bent iron pipe into which we bored a hole to incert a funnell & poured hot water William left home for London on a business tour this afternoon February Thursday 25 1873 This is a cold blustering morning, snow has fallen during the night, yet it is thawing some. After having had on the Steam all night it has not come through into the Well yet, and am preparing to to take a pipe from the tank in the distillery, and had the pipes and elbows &c all laid down at the door, when the Steam began to huller & roar roar in the Well, when all of us were overjoyed that the pipe was once more clear of ice. Then we had to remove the coffer dams filled with clay (& dung but the dung was more harm than good,) and after getting all the chips dirt &c out as clean as possible, set the pump agoing to pump the water clear, shut down for the night all being tired out. Very stormy night Heard from WIlliam in London twice to day he leaves for St Thomas February Friday 26 1873 Another coat of snow this morning. All the works going on well, and the day is turing out fine. Heard from Wm at Chatham to day William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening February Saturday 27 1873 This is a sharp morning, but clear William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening, begining to freeze hard this evening �March MONDAY 1 1875 This is a very stormy morning, Snowing heavy & blowing hard at the same time. (Yesterday at 10 a.m. glass stood at 5° above zero, clear all day & freezing hard in the evening) At noon the Storm continues the Galt train went down this morning and the mail train came up but no trains whatever since, the drift and quantity of snow falling will stop them on all the roads, (my arm is improving & can almost do without a sling. TUESDAY 2 This is of any thing a better morning but it froze hard last night it is 5° above Zero this morning at 7. Great many baskets of fouls arriving for the Exhibition {newspaper clipping outlined in blue} {Messrs, Duffield, Waltham, and Snodgrass, of London, arrived yesterday as a deputation to confer with the Minister of Inland Revenue relative to excise on oil. They had an interview with the authorities of the Inland Revenue Department to day, and obtained such concessions as will enable them to carry on their business, for the present at least, without any inconvenience arising from the new system of weighing.} {Newspaper clipping outlined in both a blue and red} {Both the Town and County of Peterboro' were busily employed last week in considering the fallen bridge over Otonabee. They have decided upon erecting a temporary wooden bridge, the contract for it, indeed, being already let, so that the communication across the river will soon be secured. As to the permanent structure, the decision is not finally made, but it seems to be pretty nearly determined that it shal be a boiler plate girder bridge, similar to the viaduct at Port Hope. The majority of the County Council advocate a wooden bridge in preference, if there is to be a great difference in the cost, and as to bow string girder bridges, public confidence in them seems to have been rudely shaken by the recent accident} WEDNESDAY 3 This is a very bad morning for the Poultry Show it is snowing and drifting hard from the East and the railways will soon be all stopped I have dispenced with my sling for my arm it is a great deal better I have seen the show this afternoon and it is a fine display of all Kinds of fouls, The drift and snow is fully worse than it has been & the snow falling heavier towards 6 O,clock �coal deld for $3,90 by the Nairn Co, March THURSDAY 4 1875 This is a much better morning and somewhat settled like, and looks like a thaw Higinbotham started for Orangeville this afternoon FRIDAY 5 Snowing heavy at 7 Oclock am Temp 20 degrees it slackened off about 10 and the sun partly shone through the thickness of the Air Our Fast day in church It began to snow this evening in going to church and heavier on our return SATURDAY 6 This morning looks dull & has been snowing last night about 4 inches deep, the glass up to near freezing say 28 degrees March MONDAY 8 1875 This is a moderate morning 18 degrees and thawing during the middle of the day opened up the drain in the Mill Yard to let off the Water. have 3 men working at the flood gates clearing away the ice in case of a sudden thaw My arm is a great deal better to day. Mr & Mrs Gardner here from Kincardine TUESDAY 9 This morning was much milder about 30 degrees at 7 am the snow is getting soft, but not to say slushey yet Have got the flood gates as clear as they can be untill a complete thaw begins. There was a fogg & hoar frost this morning which is a sign of a thaw Have finished the Curb for the 4th pair of stones for the Steam Mill, and put on the first coat of paint on it. WEDNESDAY 10 {No Entry} �March THURSDAY 11 1875 This is a mild day, and the water druping from the eves of the houses Attended the funeral of Mrs Thos Hood (Annie Bruce) who died on the 9th very suddenly of heart disease, she used to visit our house 41 years ago when a little girl FRIDAY 12 This is also a mild morning a shower of sleet & snow has fallen through the night, and the drops are falling from the roofs Have taken down the upright shaft for as to Key on a pair of new bevel wheels to drive the Smutt Machines the teeth of the old ones being worn quite thin also a spurr wheel on the horizontal shaft the old one having 2 teeth broken out of it SATURDAY 13 This has been a mild day, the streets are quite wet the water lodging in many places where it cannot get off We had to stop the Engine last night as she kept thumping hard in the Cylinder On examination it was found that a nut of the follower of the Piston had burst in peices it was soon repaired & started again Have got the wheels keyed on the upright shaft and put in its place March MONDAY 15 1875 This last has been a fearful night of Thunder & lightning and heavy showers of rain, and the snow in a pulp I went down to Galt by the 9 oclock train to see about the new Mill stones and found that they Just been shipped on board the Car, I also made enquirey about the sale of a pair of old ones, to a party in Listowel I also made enquirey about the 18 inch Cylinder that they had on hand, but found that it was engaged to to fitted up in the mill to be rebuilt at Listowel. The streets in Galt were all in a puddle and frequent heavy showers of rain Daniel Lizars Esqr Clerk of the Peace County of Huron died yesterday morning aged 82 years has held the Office since 1841. His son Dr John Lizars died in Toronto last week �TUESDAY 16 This is a dry morning so far but as the day advanced heavy showers of snow came on drifting heavy John and a squad of men are busy loading up the Tomestones on three sleighs and taking them up to the Cemetery, but the day is very course In the afternoon the Great Western team brought in the new pair of Millstones, when after laying down a few large bags of Bran upset them right of the sleigh on to them WEDNESDAY 17 This is another Stormy morning no thaw to day but showers of Snow, with a Stiff Breeze, and wintry like This is the longest and hardest winter I can remember March THURSDAY 18 1875 This is a cold disagreable day There is considerable anxiety this afternoon as to the result of the Election in North Wellington The news came in to night that Higinbotham was 2 behind Drew FRIDAY 19 Hard frost this morning, down to Zero at 7 am The news from the North is changed for the better after getting returns from the different Polling stations which puts Higinbotham on the other side with a majority of 3 votes SATURDAY 20 More Snow has fallen last night and looks more wintry again Higinbotham and a party of friends from the North arrived this evening at 1/2 past 6 and a party of between 50 & 60 sat down to an elegant repast at 8 Oclock at the Wellington Hotel March MONDAY 22 1875 Very cold last night Thermoneter at 7 am 7° below Zero {this part is written above the sentence} 13° below at 6 oclock and at 10 Oclock it rose to 22° above, with a powerfull sun Wm went of to Stratford this morning Higinbotham started for Ottawa at 5 pm �TUESDAY 23 This is another sharp morning at 6 oclock it was 13° below Zero and at 7 am it stood at 7° and rose rapidly when the Sun shone through William & John Higinbotham came home from Galt school, by the 8 Oclock morning train. WEDNESDAY 24 This is a mild morning 34° or 2 above freezing and 2 inches of Snow fell during the night The wind due West, with a light drizle of rain for a very short time, but there is not much of a thaw as yet but it is comming on Kingston Court House reported to be on fire this morning March THURSDAY 25 1875 Moderate weather. Clear and a little thaw The Court House at Kingston was totally destroyed by fire yesterday Had to blow off the Mill Boiler this afternoon as the gasket between the flange of the safty valve and the Boiler was partly blown out, after emptying the boiler and refilling it with cold water to cool it, so as to allow a man to get in to hand the bolts, & found it hot after all, however we got it all done in 5 hours Good {written by diarist} FRIDAY 26 This is a wet dull morning rain & fine sleet But the day was mild though dull and a good deal of water running in the gutters SATURDAY 27 This is another mild day The gutters in Windham street were flowing very fast, and extra drains had to be cut across the street to March MONDAY 29 1875 Quite mild this morning As the day advanced the streets are flowing fast William went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to endeavour to effect some sales. �William returned from Toronto by the 7 pm train & found business dull. Merchants overstocked & little or nothing doing TUESDAY 30 Another mild morning, and the weather Spring like & the Sun powerful in melting the Snow & the streets flooded with water WEDNESDAY 31 This is also quite a mild day, the Sun has great power in melting the Snow that the Streets are running in torrents & the gutters full as if after a great fall of rain the River also rising and flowing over the dam several inches David Kennedy has begun this week to excavate for the addition to the Market House, and finds plenty of excellent building Sand April THURSDAY 1 1875 This is a close morning with Tempte at 50° and dull and threatning rain At 1/2 past 10 it began a fine steady close rain, and continued to increase and continued pretty heavy till 1/2 past 12, and only very slightly during the afternoon And towards night it began to freeze and dry up and turned out a fine night The water in the Dam rose considerable, but we did not open the flood gates much, as I want to keep the water that the current below may wear away the ice as it is very much more so than ever I saw Began to day to put in the new Millstones FRIDAY 2 This is a very fine morning and dry and plenty of water rolling over the Dam We began to take the Engine apart and get out the Cylinder to get bored out afresh Had a meeting of the of the Mutual Insurrance Co. The loss by Thos Watson Tanner of Fergus, was discussed Great deal of Water going over the Dam. Our Clerk Mr Alexr Mackenzie has determined to cross the Ocean to Bring hom his son he will leave on Thursday �SATURDAY 3 This is another fine morning the water still Keeping up in the river I got the Cylinder on boad the car this afternoon for Galt April MONDAY 5 1875 The water is much the same as Saturday but as the day advances it is greatly increased by the heat of the Sun Had to hoist the flood gates this afternoon so as to lower the water and prevent the ice going over the dam as it is far too thick yet not far from 4 feet thick Have been working all day at the Coils in the Rectifying still and not yet able to find out the worst leacks the flanges that are turned up at the ends behind the collars are eaten away to extreame thinness TUESDAY 6 Much colder this morning the ground frozen, We worked to 12 Oclock last night but did not get the joints to my Satisfaction. Had to cut off a peice of the turn=up flange of one of the Joints and solder on a new ring instead of turning up again as the copper appears to be almost rotten & very thin I went down to Galt this afternoon to give instructions as to what I wanted done to the Engine. The Water in the Grand River is very high and great quantities of ice and drift wood of all Kinds going down at a rappid rate WEDNESDAY 7 This was also a cold raw morning. it had been raining and freezing as it fell and all the sidewalks covered with ice This is the Monthly Fair not many cattle in to day The water in the River is decreasing April THURSDAY 8 1875 This is a very fine morning, and the roads are drying up fast, and the ice on the Dam melting fast away My clerk Mr MacKenzie left here by the Great Western R.R. for New York by the 2.10 train on his way to Scotland. I went out to see him away Mr George Bruce also for the same distination. �FRIDAY 9 This is a dull morning it has been raining during last night or this morning, another light shower fell about 9 oclock, but did not last above 1/2 an hour, and during the forenoon became fine clear weather SATURDAY 10 This is a mild morning. This afternoon the little boy Grange fell into the canal at the flood gates and was carried through them and down the River at a rappid rate, when John C Allan hearing of it ran down the side of the bank and caught hold of him about the smoke House, he was quite exausted & nearly gone About 10 Oclock, or just as I was about to open the Office door after the Town Clock had finished striking 10 I heard the Bell begin to toll quicker & quicker & the cry of fire, & started up town & heard one say that Raymonds factory was on Fire April MONDAY 12 1875 A dull morning & looks like rain and only a light shower fell The whole of Raymonds Sowing machine factory was burnt down last night, I at one time expected that the N East wing could be saved but all their exertions were in vane but the greater part of the machines were saved, but there was no time to take down the shafting and many other fixtures TUESDAY 13 This morning looks also a little like rain, but so far none has fallen The ice is entirely away of the Dam, and the water getting lighter and in the afternoon had to shut down the remainder of the flood gates almost to the bottom so as to Keep the water running over the Dam Dobbie & Gibson are working at chain for elevating the Dung, the wheels framing &c Attended a social at the Sabbath School WEDNESDAY 14 This is a fine morning, got the three cedar posts hauled in Alfred Stroud called this noon. �Have got the 2 rows of old posts taken out, from to make room for the 3 new fermenting turns, and have put in 3 heavy Ceder posts instead with much longer caps or vaultrees, and will be ready tomorrow I hope to lay the pipes & then the bottom of one of the tuns to begin with April THURSDAY 15 1875 This is a dull morning, pretty cool & looks very much like rain This afternoon, I attended the distribution of Prizes at the Modell Farm, there was a great number there. it came on a heavy rain storm and blew hard and cold FRIDAY 16 This morning the ground was covered with snow, very cold and freezing, but it went mostly all away in the afternoon SATURDAY 17 This is quite a cold morning the ground hard frozen and the Dam covered with thin ice the glass was 12° above zero at 7 am, and the ground covered with a light coat of snow. It remained cold & hard frost all day Began to set up the first fermenting tun to day The Engine came back from Galt to day, and got it into the Engine House this evening. It is freezing hard again to night. April MONDAY 19 1875 This is another cold morning 18° above Zero there was a light coat of snow on the ground but it soon during the forenoon The ground is hard and ice on the Dam Have been lowering the Engine frame and placing the Cylinder on the frame ______________________________________________________ The Cylinder before being bored was 14 1/8 inches and after being bored out was 14 1/8 3/32ds inches ______________________________________________________ William Fisher arrived this evening from the States �TUESDAY 20 This is also a very cold morning 20° above zero Have done all I can do to the Engine with our own men, & will proceed to Galt to get a man from there to put Her in proper line and set the valves. _______________________ I went down to Galt and got the promise of a man to be up tomorrow morning The water in the Grand River has fallen very considerably, that the Dam having been so much reduced in height there will not be enough of Water to supply the factorys on the Race, and those that have Engines will have to make use of them WEDNESDAY 21 Not much change yet about 18° below at 7 am, When seeing Higinbotham start for Toronto. The man from Galt arrived by the early train and began to adjust the Engine, his name is C.W.Haines. The Elevator for the Dung works pretty well April THURSDAY 22 1975 This is a fine morning not quite so cold The Engineer Haines is very particular in acertaining the exact lead of the slide valve that it is equal on both sides. he tests it by the fly wheel obtaining the half diameter so as to get the full stroke each way. FRIDAY 23 This is of any thing a dull morning, but during the forenoon it became fine. However in the afternoon it became dull and cold, the wind increased and it began to snow and change into heavy showers of sleet &c and quite cold and disagreable Jas Parker the Saloon Keeper is very ill and not expected to get over it SATURDAY 24 This is a much milder morning I have to attend a meeting to day at Guthries Office to examine into the funds of the Worsley Estate, but could not for the present arrive at a final settlement The engine was started and run empty and so far seemed to perform well. The man left at noon. Mr Leitch of Montreal was here, and finally settled about the crates of bottles �April MONDAY 26 1875 This is a very fine morning, in fact too fine for we are very much in want of rain to wash the frost fairly out of the ground Johnstone Gibson has gone up the Country to see his farm John McPherson is off work with a sore Henry is also off with with a sore hand. likewise the boy that drives the wood to the furnaces is off with a sore neck, boils &c Dobbie & John Allan are at the fixing of the new stones. TUESDAY 27 This is a very fine morning This forenoon is most beautiful warm & bright powerful Sun am going to sow Onions this afternoon WEDNESDAY 28 This is another charming day, but too dry The water is holding out very well Mr Spratt of Montreal & Toronto called to ask about bran Sowed my Onion seed to day, and also, parsnips. April THURSDAY 29 1875 This is a very fair morning, but as it advanced showed sights of rain, about 11 Oclock it began with a light rain, between 12 and one it became heavier and continued on pretty heavy all the afternoon Revd Hamilton Gibson of Bayfield called this afternoon, having come down to pay his taxes on Lands in BLuther I telegraphed to Goderich for amount due on Bayfield lands. FRIDAY 30 This is a wintry looking morning, the ground white with snow & sleet, then a light shower of fine rain and every appearance of a continuance of it. But no rain fell during the forenoon But the wind got up and blew hard all the afternoon There is a good deal of Property changing hands just now Jas Mays sold 40 feet on Windham St at $125"00 per foot front, to Wm Stewart Merchant �James Davie Esq sold his two houses opposite Chalmers Church for $3,000 to Mr Cutton, who next day sold it to Hearn for $4,000 cash. Mr McClaggen sold two 1/4 acre lots to Hatch for $3,500 May SATURDAY 1 This is a cold morning for the 1st of May at 6 oclock it was about 2° degrees below Freezing at 7 it was one degree above freezing, and the ice formed during the night was 1/4 inch thick At 1/2 past 10 it began to snow, then fine hail It then turned into snow again untill it was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep in the afternoon began to rain heavy and continued on after dark The wind strong from the East, It really is extraordinary winter looking weather at this time of year May MONDAY 3 1875 Yesterday 2d May. Therte 35°. wind strong N.West. frequent showers of snow & sleet, dropping from the eves, snow of Saturday laying all over a portion of snow had melted during the afternoon. But at 6 oclock it began to freeze & snow again James Parker, saloon keeper, died at 3 Ock AM This morning the wind is due West and the snow dissapearing fast, and the sun comming out more powerful than for some days past, the day is turning out fine yet the wind is cold TUESDAY 4 Very fine morning, and the day was bright and moderate weather but not warm. Mr A. D. Ferrier took his departure this afternoon for Scotland WEDNESDAY 5 This is a moderate morning but still a great want of heat we ought to expect at this time of the year This is the Monthly Fair and am looking out for a Cow for the mens board It began to rain about noon and continued all the afternoon and evening May THURSDAY 6 1875 There was frost last night and produced ice 1/4 inch thick and has been raining this forenoon and is rather chilly and raw �Have got the new pair of Millstones all ready for action now this afternoon, and have also got a waggon mounted with a box to convey away the liquid manure from the cattle sheds, having only to back it up behind the Elevator which soon fills it. FRIDAY 7 This is a very fine morning, yet there has been frost last night and then ice formed in tubs of water at the Spring. Higinbotham went down to Toronto this morning by early train. I was present when the first load of liquid manure was elevated & poured into the new box waggon made for the purpose. ,Neither. Dobbie nor Gibson here to day work slack. SATURDAY 8 This has been a very fine day, warm in the forenoon, but the South Wind, blew harder in the afternoon, which made it somewhat cooler Have been planting some carrots to day I find that several of the Buckets of the water wheel of the Mill are broken May MONDAY 10 1875 Yesterday was a great day of rain at least in the afternoon the morning was fine but had strong appearance of rain and it did begin in earnest about 3 Oclock, and about 4 it came down a perfect pour of rain & continued. This morning it is dry but the ground has the appearance of having rained heavy during the night And the river has risen rappid, and and at noon was higher from rain in one night than I have seen for 3 years past We had to examine inside of Wooden Still this morning to clean the air valves, but that did not retard the work much We had a light shower this afternoon TUESDAY 11 This opened out a very fine morning. The water in the River this morning is much higher than I have seen for a long time caused by Rain and there is more natural heat to day than we have had yet, and notice that the asperagus is making its appearance, and the Rhubarb will be ready to cut this week. Busey cleaning the mens beds & taking out the stoves & pipes. �WEDNESDAY 12 Cold morning from rain during the night Strong wind blowing from the N. West, and frequent showers during the day. Mr Kemp the Inspector of the Bank of Commerce has been in town for some days Willie & Nat had a conversation with him to day. I called at Worswicks shope this afternoon and saw a pair of Steam Engines, made for Sheriff Sutton of Walkertown, they are to be shipped to British Columbia on Saturday first, where he has 20,000 acres of pine land cost of Engines $1350. no boilers May THURSDAY 13 1875 This is a fine morning, & some h what like rain I made up my mind to start for Paris by the afternoon train and got there about 7 pm I put up at Bradfords Hotel, which is clean quiet comfortable house and reasonable charges. It came on a light rain but soon went off FRIDAY 14 Rather a dull looking morning and about 9 am it began to rain and continued heavy for an hour and more, when I started for the Upper Town to make enquirey about my Lot of land, I saw a Bricklayer who lives near to it, who thought that $100 per acre was as much as it was worth. Mr Whitlaw thought it worth $120,,00 but could not find any one that would give that I left there at 1/2 past 3 & got home (after stopping over a train at Galt) at 8,40 SATURDAY 15 This has been a cold bleak sort of a day and very little growth yet I went out to the Rocks this afternoon, to see what is to be done as to fencing up where the fire ran through Mrs A Mackenzie recd a telegram from Scotland that her husband sails for this country this morning May MONDAY 17 1875 This is a tollerably fine morning, yet not warm as might be expected at this time of the year Busey repairing fences, also light waggon new bottom & sides of Basswood. �TUESDAY 18 This is a beautiful morning warm and fine. Intellegence came that Sheriff Thomas of Hamilton died yesterday morning, aged The Mayor Melvin and a number of our town council went down to Toronto to attend the funeral of the Leut Governor Crawford Mr James Blain called on me this evening on his way home from Georgetown &c, he informed me that all the papers concerning the sale of his Mills at Galt and the various water leases, to his Brother Richard, were signed yesterday WEDNESDAY 19 This is a very fine morning and one of the warmer days of the season, began yesterday to try to find out where the pipe from the Spring to the Distillery, and after opening it in several places where it must have been frozen, it is thawed to day but at the crossing at the waste gates it was burst and we are now wrapping them up with canvas & white lead. May THURSDAY 20 1875 Fine morning and warm Mrs Wm A Fisher was delivered of a fine boy of 10 lbs wt early this morning Andrew Fisher arrived from the States this evening at 6 oclock FRIDAY 21 This is a charming morning and there is appearance of rain Some light showers of rain fell during the day SATURDAY 22 This is a fine warm growing morning Busey making my half of the fence between John Thomas Cunningham and myself at the Quarry May MONDAY 24 1875 This is a dull morning there having been a good shower of rain this morning at 5 am This being the Queens Birth day all work is suspended in town The weather is brightening up and is now fine and warm, and most of the trees in the garden are out in leaf espeaceally the Birches gooseberry bushes �TUESDAY 25 A fine warm day, quite dry, the water in the River is now begining to get scarser Wheat is still on the decline, and yesterday brought it down in Chicago 3 to 4 cents, there was a perfect panic all sellers and no buyers Still working at the fence at the Quarry, but Cunningham has never touched his part of yet, WEDNESDAY 26 This is a cool morning, dry and water low A great fire began this evening about 1/2 past 7 in (Galbreaths sadlery shop) at present occupied by Wm Beattie Sadler a Brick building it was fairly gutted but the roof stood to the last and only burnt round the edges but the rest being wooden Tenements 8 in all were of wood were totally burnt up May THURSDAY 27 1875 This is a fine cool morning, quite dry and water getting short William went down to Hamilton this morning Heard word this forenoon that the Eletia steamer had arrived in N York, Mr Mackenzie telegraphs all well There is quite a mania for buying town lots now William returned from Hamilton this evening FRIDAY 28 This morning is warm and fine, but very low water in the dam. I am offered $1600 cash for my 8 acre lot near the Catholic Hospital. SATURDAY 29 This is a wet dull morning, with fine showers but not warm Yesterday & to day, the crab apples, and Russets are in splendid white blossom May MONDAY 31 1875 Fine pleasant morning, and very dry, Andrew Fisher started off for Chicago this morning, �Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Assurance Co to day, The birch trees are now in full lead and the Lelacks are in full blossom in the Garden but a number of the plum trees are destroyed by the frost, and some by the Borer June TUESDAY 1 This is a very fine morning, cool & pleasant William, Higginbotham, started for Toronto this morning, Mr George Sandilands also went down Mr Alexr Mackenzie my clerk and his son John arrived home to night at 6, Oclock all quite well, WEDNESDAY 2 There has been a slight showr this morning about enough to lay the dust, The water in the Dam is about running over, this is the Monthly fair day, not many cattle in The Merchant Bank at Elora asks $28,000 for Frazers flour Mill, $12,000 would be given by Mr Eby formerly of Selem June THURSDAY 2 1875 This is dry morning and no signs of rain there has been a considerable breeze to day and shortly after dinner a spark from one of the stalks set fire to the firewood at the back of the Rectifying house, but help being at hand, it was got put out with very little damage, & farther on in the afternoon it caught again in another place which was also observed and put out Reports from Pensalvania inform us of terrible fires in the woods there of the loss of many lives and a whole villiage, 17 saw mills and over Forty Millions feet of sawn lumber, and a great many cattle, 3 of our men left my employment and went off to England 1 man & wife & the other 2 to Irland & probably to New Zeland FRIDAY 4 This morning looks Also like rain Have been drawing out design for tops of turrets of granary on a full size, and to get them ready and have them covered with Galvanized iron, I was envited by the Warden (Jas Laidlaw) to accompany the County Council to the Model farm this afternoon to inspect the improvements and the premises and there appears to be a desided, Reform there, �SATURDAY 5 The same dull appearance, as if rain must come is more evident this morning Mr Stephen Boult died to day at noon Have found out to day that they eye of the new mill stones, which was cast by Ingles & Hunter had been defective and was filled up with Babbit Metal and has now to be bored out and plugged, No rain whatever fell to day June MONDAY 7 1875 This has been a fine temperate day but no rain Higinbotham, Mackenzie, Wᵐ , and I sat very late to night taking stock of accounts &c TUESDAY 8 This is a very dry morning, and the water in the Dam very low, We are getting the Stone balanced to day by the forman Mr Laurie Jur, after getting the plugg in the top of the driver he countersunk it then started the Engine and turned the cockhead more to a point to enable the Stone to be balanced more easily and when that is done to turn the cockhead more blunt so as to have more bearing Mr Davis the Inspector is here with the new goverᵗ measure (of Copper) to test the contents of the close receivers, WEDNESDAY 9 No rain yet, the River quite low, Dobbie has been fixing the screens of the Steam Mill Smutt machine, and the MIllers are facing the stones and will likely have them going some time tomorrow Davis got the other Receiver tested, and is now making the Rods for each of them of dry cherry June THURSDAY 10 1875 Fine morning Higinbotham & I intended to go down to Toronto this morning to see Hon Mr McMaster about Bank matters but there being doubts of him being at home we put it off till further information There was great appearance of rain this afternoon but it went past �FRIDAY 11 This another very dry warm morning, and no rain A little after 9 oclock this morning, the fire Bell gave the alarm of Fire and it turned out to be a wooden lean=too Mr Soles cargo stone house (that was built by Samˡ Wright the Baker) & then it caught hold of the stable and burnt that also down, SATURDAY 12 This is of any thing a cold morning and there seems to have been some frost A great many people in town to day to see the great Show The wind blew pretty strong from the West and the sparks from the distillery stalk set fire to the wood several times June MONDAY 14 1875 This is another very cool morning (and so was yesterday) The wind is not so strong to day, Yet we have made a trial of introducing a 1/2 inch steam pipe into the Distillery Stalk to test its power to extinguish the sparks before they get out of the chimney We have got the new pair of stones started this afternoon and they work very well and the 2 pair takes far less steam to drive them now than what they did before the Engine was bored out and the value fixed say about 55 lbs, TUESDAY 15 Very pleasant morning but dry, stoped the Steam Engine this morning to examine the Piston to find out what caused a hissing of the Steam at every stroke, and discovered 2 slack places in the rings where rust had collected while standing still and had scratched the inside of the Cylinder sufficient to allow steam to pass, Nat & I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to have an interview with the Hon Wᵐ McMaster about my Banking account, (I met sir John A McDonald in the street, soon after that was introduced to Hon Mr Mowat the Primer & McDonald the Leuᵗ Governor, Wᵐ leaves for Stratford during the night �WEDNESDAY 16 This is a very fine morning, but dry & warm, But it appears as of old, that one evil never comes alone, The Middle head of the Still gave way & went all to peaces, and have set to work to put in a temporary one, so as to finish the mouth, and untill I get all ready for putting in the new one, William started for Montreal by 5 Oclock train June THURSDAY 17 1875 This was a dull dark looking morning, with sure signs of rain for it began slowly about 7 Oclock, and continued a close light shower untill 12 Oclock when it began to brighten, about 4 it became heavy and dull again, We have got the Still finished and going again, with a new head in, James in bed from severe Bleeding at the Nose About 5 Oclock I received a Telegram from William that he had got there all safe that morning, FRIDAY 18 This is also a dullish morning but no more rain has fallen It continued warm all day SATURDAY 19 Another dry warm morning William returned from Montreal by the 2,30 train June MONDAY 21 1875 This is also warm dry morning there has been a fair supply of water this forenoon, But the new Stone in the Steam Mill is bothering us a good deal TUESDAY 22 Somewhat of a dull morning, and about 8 Oclock it began to rain, but the shower was very light and did not last more than a couple of hours, and then hardly more than barely to lay the dust �WEDNESDAY 23 This is a close morning, calm and warm The fireman & the Carter someway between them drew on the Full amount of water on the Distillery Pumps with such violence as to break the pump rod, last night after the work was over and only to fill the mash tun, And have now set to work to make a new one, Began to prepare for removing the compounding vessels to the Malt house June THURSDAY 24 {1875 covered} { upper right hand corner of page is folded so some words are covered} There has been some rain through the {covered} but not a great deal more than to lay the {covered} About 1/2 past 5 am the first of Barnams trains of 20 cars and 1/2 an hour thereafter 2 more came on, nearly all of them his own cars fitted up for the purpose for horses, camels, coaches & waggons, also 5 Pulman cars, The ground chosen was down at the Dundas Bridge It was very warm during the middle of the day, but about 1/2 past 3 the sky became dark and the thunder rolled & lightning flashed, and then a pouring rain from the South West and for a while a regular torneda and the Street flooded quite deep, The manager of the Circus had to lower the large Canvas to prevent it being blown away and that alarmed the spectators very much and all of them got drenched to the skin, but they hoisted the canvas again and performed in the evening again the same as if nothing had happened and during that time more rain fell, {four lines of text extend into the entry for the next day} FRIDAY 25 Today it is quite fair, but close & warm and the whole Barnams Establishment gone off to Berlin, Signed without security agreement of composition of 75¢ SATURDAY 26 A damp morning, found it was necessary to get the worm of the Rectifying Still overhauled & thoroughly repaired and therefor went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, and engaged a copper smith to come up on Monday night, David Startup at the factory of H. T. Smith No 3 Elizabeth Street �While there a light shower of rain fell for about an hour A large oval shaped drain is being constructed up Young Street of much larger dimensions than the present one put in many years ago, the new one is 3 or 4 feet deeper, 20 feet at least from the surface of the street, when about 6 or 10 feet down it entirely composed of clay to the bottom & of the best quality for Bricks &c, June MONDAY 28 1875 This is a dull morning, but is brightening up as the day advances, Bank matters again troubling me, Wᵐ goes to Stratford Death of Sir WIlliam Logan, geologist appears in the papers this morning, (London) Also terrible floods in France, the city of Toulouse is inundated in the lower parts & 1000 lives said to lost I attended meeting of Directors of the Wellington Assurance Co to day, William went up to Stratford & to return tomorrow David Startup, came to night, TUESDAY 29 Fine morning but dull, during the fore part of the day it rained now & then lightly, but in the afternoon it turned out fine, Mr A. M. Clark Esqr of Toronto, had a sale of Town lots in the swamp, some 12 or 14 were sold varying from $100 down to $65 for less than a 1/4 acre,, Have been getting on pretty well with the worms & found a great many joints bad WEDNESDAY 30 This has been a very fine day, and have got so far with the copper work but it will take all day tomorrow if I can get the men to work on that day, being the Dominion day Major General Whyte arrived to night and is going to stay at Higinbothams to night July THURSDAY 1 1875 This is a very fine morning for the Review of the Malitia on the Race course at 1/2 past 9 am I went out between 10 & 11 and saw a great deal of the evolutions, marching & countermarching and the cannon firing every now & then �FRIDAY 2 This is a fine dry morning, and likely to be a very warm day This has been a very warm day and is beginning to tell on the water in the River Went down to the Gass Works & saw them putting together the new cast iron purifier 4 in number & all put together with flanges & bolts, all the joints truly plained and set with Red lead putty, Have got all the Copper work done, his time being 8 hours over time and 41 hours regular time board & fare, up & down SATURDAY 3 This morning is fine dry weather, and all is bustle at the Camp, and the cars are drawn up at the Station to take the soldiers to Stratford & Goderich I took leave of a number of Officers July MONDAY 5 1875 This is a dull morning it rained last night (and also early on Sunday morning) About noon it became quite dark with heavy overhanging clouds and a little after one it began & rained pretty heavy for more than an hour, and continued heavy all the afternoon We are busey laying down the new Stones, that is the 4th pair in the Steam Mill, TUESDAY 6 This is also a dull morning, close and warm and as the day advanced it began to rain lightly but soon became heavy and rained heavy for several hours WEDNESDAY 7 This is also a warm day going to be July THURSDAY 8 1875 completed a fence between Rectifying house & Warehouse FRIDAY 9 Fine morning and likely to be warm I went down to Toronto by the early train to look after copper to line the New Mash tun with, and also engaged the coppersmith David Startup to come up for to put in, I bought 14 sheets No 16 4 feet x 6 feet at 25 3/4¢ per lbs 5 lbs of Spelter a 13¢ 35¢ 5 lbs Boxax a 5¢ �Great complaints still about the dullness of trade in Toronto, the freights are so low as 1¢ a Bush for wheat to Kingston SATURDAY 10 This is a warm morning and the crops looking fine, We cut a great deal of firewood with the good supply of water we had to day July MONDAY 12 1875 This is rather a cool morning, last night and the night before there must have been a slight touch of frost as the leaves of the Squash drooped a good deal However as the day advanced it became very warm and fine as for days past and great numbers of Orangemen began to arrive both by train and waggons, all having fine Bands of Music, and Beautiful banners fluttering in the Breese which was moderately strong enough for that TUESDAY 13 This is a dull morning and threatening rain and looks rather bad for the Presbyterian Union Picnic The coppersmith David Startup began to work to day and to pay him $3 per day and I find his help, or his offer was $3.50 & find his own help & board them both, which I did not approve of as they generally have mere boys. WEDNESDAY 14 This has been a fine warm morning, and going to be a very warm day Attended the Examination of the Boys July THURSDAY 15 1875 Very warm morning William starts for Hamilton this morning FRIDAY 16 This is a dull morning there having been a fine shower during the night, about 8 Oclock it darkened again and began to rain. The men are getting out a dry Elm stick for the rake of the Mash tun as I could not get a peice of Oak, which I would prefer. �SATURDAY 17 This is a fine morning As the day advances it is getting very warm July MONDAY 19 1875 This is a dul fine morning. But yesterday was dull and there had been a fine shower during the early morning & also about 7 O,clock To day it has been a pleasant day so far as the weather is concerned But Mr McMaster the President of the Bank of Commerce was here and we had a considerable discussion about giving a Mortgage on more property than I was willing to give, & how the board may deside I cannot tell. I am notwithstanding going on with the copper lining for mash tun We have quit mashing & only running of the Old beer TUESDAY 20 This is a pleasant morning but very dry and river low The Road & Bridge committee are relaying the Bridge with new top planks, the main 3 inch planking are likely to stand for a couple of years longer, & they have made a new side walk & broader than before WEDNESDAY 21 This is also a fine morning by dry. Have taken out the copper of the old mash tun to day, for to work it up into, measures pipes &c A strong West wind was blowing, and the dry brush in the swamp was set fire to by one of the locomotives is supposed, and burned with great furey & had to send men to take down parts of the fence to stop it from running. There was a fire in town last night, N. West end, John Hall Junr shop & 2 stables A Bank meeting appointed tomorrow July THURSDAY 22 1875 This is a warm morning, dry and Dusty *Began to day to take out the old mash tun, and cut out the floor large enough to admit the new one We find the feet of several of the posts rotten and must be replaced with new ones. �Alfred Stroud here and settled for slop Have a good deal of trouble with the fire on the Bridget Farm John Idington came down by the 5 Oclock train & retnd at 1,20 am Had a meeting at the Bank this evening with Mr Cemp the inspector FRIDAY 23 Fine morning but every thing dry as tinder Met Mr Cemp again this morning at the Bank and signed an agreement *It was to day we took down the mash tun. Had 3 men out fighting the fire & in the afternoon 2 more to stop the burning of the stump fence, and arrest it from catching the trees, all being so very dry SATURDAY 24 This is another warm dry morning July MONDAY 26 1875 Of anything a dull morning, with a fine shower of rain but it did not much more than lay the dust, in the afternoon it became as dry as ever, and the wind got up again and started the fire TUESDAY 27 This is a fine morning WIlliam went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, John Idington & wife went by the same train on their way to the Salt Water John Brown Esqr late of Hamilton here on return from Luther Duncan McDonald WEDNESAY 28 Fine warm morning Great failure in New York yesterday. The firm of Duncan Sherman & Co. Bankers with liabilities of about 6,000,000 We have got the old Still out of its place, and it was not so much decayed as I expected to find it, and might have been used a couple years longer �A great fire to night it turned out to be the large Barn built by Wᵐ Day & now owned by Sherrif Grange was entirley consumed, it began about 11 pm July THURSDAY 29 1875 This is another dry morning, with shortness of water We have now got the Mash tun into its place and have begun to cut the gutters in the bottom William went of to Goderich and perhaps to Bayfield by the 6 pm train FRIDAY 30 Another fine morning but all too dry as the day advanced the wind got up pretty strong & had to send men out to watch the fire We have got all the channels of the Mash tun cut out and have now the strips about ready to put down Have also been taking down the stone wall for to lay the beams on to support the new still, SATURDAY 31 This is another very dry morning, And have again to send a man out to watch the fire William came home from Goderich by the 5 Oclock train August MONDAY 2 1875 The wind yesterday turned to the East and was cool and had the appearance of rain but none fell, the wind was very strong, This Morning is quite cool and as dry as ever, and as the morning advanced the wind is increasing and blowing the fire back from the Barn & burning more fencing At One Oclock it became alarming, and Smiths house on the East side & Lobans house on the N. West side of the Grand Trunk track were in great denger in the former case the Steam fire Engine turned out and extended the hose from the Dam to near the house & did good service, Began to screw down the copper to day TUESDAY 3 This morning is dull, and a shower seems to have fallen during the night, a little after 7 am it began to rain very light and continued more or less throughout the day �We are getting on well with the copper lining of the Mash tun the Bottom is finished and the side lining is being put in John C Allans child baptized by Dr Hogg to night WEDNESDAY 4 This is a dull morning, and some must have fallen through the night, but it held up during the day, This is the Monthly Fair day, but not largely attended either by people or cattle, August THURSDAY 5 1875 Although this is a dull morning there has been little or no rain The mill cow calved this forenoon and does not appear to have any strength to go about The cow died about 10 Oclock FRIDAY 6 This is a very wet morning raining hard a considerable time, and also through the night Began to the Wooden Still this morning, and got down the bottom and then all the staves round about The copper smith has got the pipes for the new colums made, & is now making a new pipe for the "blow off", slope, SATURDAY 7 Dull with a slight drizzling rain at times We melted off the joint of the old acending worm and filled them with rozen to be ready on Monday to straighten them to a larger diameter & to be added to the large worm Got all the heads in the still and several tempory bands put on which appears to draw it together pretty well August MONDAY 9 1875 This Sabbath morning the rain is close & light but got fair afterwards This Monday morning was fine, I went down to Toronto about copper work and to examine the large rectifying still that formerly was Gooderham & Worts and find it will suit if we can make a bargin �Hee asks for it as it stands $750 TUESDAY 10 This is a fine morning, and we are setting the blow off valve in the bottom of the Still Also taking out the old trough, in the roof and putting up the spare one that has been laying out of doors so long, I think was made about the same time as the other Have also got a new bearing on the line of shafting as the bevel that drives the mashing rake is turned the other way, WEDNESDAY 11 We had a dry forenoon, but a wet afternoon the first shower about 1/2 past 1 was heavy. Have been working at the line of shafting in distillery, and also taking out the worm in second worm tub next the heater, And Dobbie has been in the Mill setting the eye & ajusting the spindle in another I had to Temper the toe which appeared to be soft August THURSDAY 12 1875 Dry morning We are getting on with the hooping of the Still with 4 inch Band iron William went up to London by the 6 Oclock train FRIDAY 13 Very dry weather, and find that the late rain have not extingished the fire in the ground out on the York road farm, William returned from London by way of Brantford to night by the last train SATURDAY 14 This is a very close warm morning The spirits are all done were finished last night, So that the Rectifying still is standing still, More failures in Toronto Have got the hooping of the Still done to night �August MONDAY 16 1875 This is a very fine morning, and a light shower fell during the night, I had a Wacthman appointed, to look after some blackgards {word crossed out, illegible} that have been frequenting the cattle sheds at night with Mary Ogelvie in company, he heard and saw them but was not able to arrest them Have been getting pretty well to day in getting the pipes on doubler, and top of Still, checked out Charger and some staves set to begin with, got the spindle set for the last pair of new stones William Fisher began to work at the Distillery TUESDAY 17 This had been a very fine day, close of any thing, with a few drops of rain but no shower Have felt a good deal of pain twice to day & found that my Truss had slipped of the right spot, & allowing my bowels to come down, Dobbie has been adjusting the millstone and ballancing it This is the first day of the Saugerfest at Berlin I signed Bond for Compounding Licence to day J. C. Couper wife with Daughter & her child 6 weeks old (a Boy) came here to day. the latter lately from Illinois WEDNESDAY 18 This has been of any thing a dull close day have got the charger on the still finished, Have drawn out the enlargement of the copper Still to day and am about calculating the cost of the alteration, Dobbie got the Stone in the Mill balanced and the coggs pared, William went down to Toronto at 11 Oclock to attend meeting of Wᵐ Griffiths Creditors, It began to rain about 5 Oclock and continued for an hour or more, August THURSDAY 19 1875 This morning had the appearance of a wet day, It kept fair during the forenoon, but about one Oclock it began and rained most of the afternoon Booths coppersmiths shop in Toronto was burnt down last night about 7 Oclock loss aout $14,00 �I am trying to get the line of shafting in the Distillery which has been put in line, finished to day so as to get the pumps going J.C. Couper came to night, staying at C Davidsons FRIDAY 20 This is a dull morning, and rainey like Coupers folks went all off this fornoon home, some light showers only A man was shot yesterday evening near the Rifle Range House on the York Road called Yates by one Marks SATURDAY 21 This is another dull morning, light showers towwards noon & about 2 Oclock a heavy shower of hailstons came on and then heavy rain, and continued with very little intermission all the afternoon Have got pretty well with the work to day The Montejuce is again set, and all the pipes fitted to it Have resolved to alter the Copper Still & not to purchase Booths August MONDAY 23 1875 Last night was quite cold for the season, and I was told by some that there was frost this morning. But it turned out a very fine day. But notwithstanding all the rain we have had, the supply of water in the River is still very light and could only drive one run of stones all day, the Boiler was being cleaned out Began to day and took down the column of the copper still and brought it to the Blacksmith Shop and took it apart. have been making pattern for Air pipes. We went up this evening and bid farewell to Archdeacon Palmer and wife who leave on Wednesday morning TUESDAY 24 This is a fine cool morning and still working at the patterns yet, it takes three times the time it would take me if I had all my tools and things in order, for they are all to seek when wanted �C. H. Finch one of Booths men came wanting to be employed, so I took him on at $2,50 a day and find himself. John Idington here Mr Kemp Bank inspector also when certain documents were read over and signed and John went off n Willies wife was safely delivered of a gerl this evening. WEDNESDAY 25 Fine morning August THURSDAY 26 1875 This is a very fine morning getting ready to leave for Toronto at 8 Oclock Higinbotham and family start for Southhampton at noon Got a letter of introduction from Mr Worts to see the Gass Works FRIDAY 27 Very warm morning The gass Company have got the town steamer filling their new tank SATURDAY 28 This has been a very warm day Have got on pretty well this week with our work, but the copper still is going to take far more work than was estimated at first The new tank at the gass works has given way, and water running out at the sides, all of which is for want of proper ramming and puddling the outside with clay Nat returned to night alone August MONDAY 30 1875 This is a fine morning, and pretty warm Attended full meeting of Directors of Willington Mutual fire Insurance Co, when a considerable amount of Business was done �Nat went down to Galt by early train, thence to Hamilton and Toronto TUESDAY 31 This is a warm dry morning I have not felt so well to day, from downward pressure in my bowels September WEDNESDAY 1 This is a very warm morning Monthly Fair to day, but the attendance is but small, I was up in town, but felt so very uncomfortable from pressure that I came down soon, have got the copper still in peices & spread on the floor Great fire in Berlin {now Kitchener} to day it began about noon. September THURSDAY 2 1875 This is a very warm morning, and during the forenoon it was very close & warm about 12 Oclock as the noon Bell was ringing the rain began light at first and than became very heavy till about 2 when it seased for a short time and then began again. The cellars on Windham Street were again flooded. Have got the scroles bent to the proper circle and David Startup is cutting out the peices for enlarging the top and bottom Have begun the new goose tub an Oval one {space left blank for measurement} by {space blank again for measurement} long and 7 feet stave all of fine dry 2 inch clear spine. Parker is making a pair of rings for a man-hole in side of still 15 inches diameter. FRIDAY 3 Dull kind of morning, and warm all the forenoon but at 12 Oclock it began to rain and a little, but in the afternoon it began again and continued for some time This is our fast Day Startup is getting pretty well with the work he is brazing the rims that goes round the top and bottom of the still, have got the 26 2 inch pipes from Booth for the goose SATURDAY 4 This has been a very fine day, dry and cool. Went out with Gideon Hood to examine the farm, and found large patches of the ground has been burnt up quite deep a foot & more in some places. �have got the Oval goose tub put together this evening and ready for hooping on Monday all made of the best clear dry pine September MONDAY 6 1875 This is a fine cool morning and dry with a fine breese for drying the grain that is out The copper smith has begun to punch the holes ready for reviting the head of the still, each of the rings is all brazed together in one peice William started this evening for Chatham by the Great Western I intend on going down to Hamilton tomorrow TUESDAY 7 This was a very fine morning. I started for Hamilton by the 6,45 train. got an introduction to the manger of the Gass Works there, Mr Littlehales who kindly showed me all through WEDNESDAY 8 This is a dry warm morning September THURSDAY 9 1875 This was of any thing a dull morning with indications of rain, and a few drops fell befor 8 o,clock The coppersmith is riveting the rim to the head of the still, and farther on in the day was turning over the edge of the head of the still, thus {a small diagram of the still's head} the other man is still working at the goose soldering in the upright pipes Had a telegram from William who got to Chicago late last night and leaves there tomorrow morning. It began to rain about 6 pm but only lightly FRIDAY 10 This is quite a dull cool morning, with a considerable amount of dew on the ground SATURDAY 11 This is a clear cold frosty morning the side walks are quite white with frost September MONDAY 13 1875 This was a cool morning but dry got the sides of the Still soldered in the inside all over the heads of the rivits. �We got the goose on its place and set up the tub all ready for hooping TUESDAY 14 This was a very fine morning, and at time somewhat cloudy and looking like rain Have been getting on tolerably well with the copper still and got it all ready for ~ Meeting of Directors Wellington Mutual to day Got the fire started in the distillery this afternoon Went up to Ingles foundry and found that they are now pretty well on with the smoke box & stalk for the chimn Then went on to the Exhibition ground, the attendance was thin, being the first day of the show WEDNESDAY 15 This morning appeared cloudy & like rain but it passed off, and the roads continued very dusty. The attendance at the show to day was not so large as at last years Show on the 2d day Considerable progress was made to day in riviting the head on the Still. The distillery was not lighted to day September THURSDAY 16 1875 This is a dull morning and a very fine rain is beginning during the whole of the forenoon it rained close and at times heavy Yet a great many strangers came by the Cars to the Show it was more moderate in the afternoon but cold and disagreable. Had a good deal of trouble in turning over the still to prepare it for the bottom Began to Mash, the first time in the new tub FRIDAY 17 Cool dull morning and chilly after the rain We got the bottom tried on the still this morning, and David is now gathering it together so as to fit more tightly �SATURDAY 18 This is a fine morning, but chilly. It has taken us all the forenoon to get the Still turned over on its side and put it in position for soldering round the rivit heads I have to day been seized with an attack of Lumbago which dissables me very much September MONDAY 20 1875 This is a cool raw morning & must have been frost last night there was some white on the sidewalks Got the bottom of the Still all tinned with a thick coating of solder over the rivits and attempted to raise it up in its place, but the joints would not permit it and had to lift the upper ones as well as the floor below, This afternoon was wet & cold The papers report 2 feet of snow at Quebec this morning TUESDAY 21 This was a cool morning Got a mason from Dobbie to build up under the copper boiler, he began after dinner WEDNESDAY 22 Fine morning but frosty and snow near Goderich the mason still at work under the boiler began to raise the wom tub up stairs fully 2 feet and have got the pipe from the goose to the worm on Mrs A & I went out to Rockwood, (about a girl the Beer pump burst in the main barrel The Mason finished up with patching a little at the wall under the 3 chamber still September THURSDAY 23 1875 This was a very cold morning, white frost on the sidewalks, and our gardin Pump frose fast got the large pipe on that conducts the vapour from the copper still to the column, I am still troubled with Lumbago �FRIDAY 24 This was a fine dry morning Have found it necessary to make a new and larger tester at the Worms mouth, the old one being only large enough to hold 44 gallˢ {gallons} where it requires to hold over 70 Mrs A and I went down to Fishers MIlls and found Peter Idington going out of doors, they were thrashing to day with 10 span of Horses, Walter had built a large fine Barn with large storage for turnips, and ample room for feeding a number of cattle We left at 2 & returned 1/4 to 8, SATURDAY 25 This is a dull morning, and looke like rain, a few very light showers fell but not enough to lay the dust Arthur Hogge died this morning aged 58 I had to go home earlier this afternoon as the Lumbago was getting very painful September MONDAY 27 1875 This was a cool morning but I was not able to get out of Bed, and was hardly able to turn myself with pains, Yesterday morning about 3 Oclock when I had with great difficulty got my leg over the bed a severe pain seized me in both sides (as seemed to me) at the same moment as if I had been jambed between 2 locomotives & had to fall back into bed again, & has been shifting down to my ancle, and is more like Thiatica We are progressing with the copper work TUESDAY 28 This is a fine morning and not so cold I feel a great deal better this morning & was able to get on my clothes after Breakfast and look over the works I think we will get rid of the coppersmiths in a day or two now, WEDNESDAY 29 This is a dull morning, and I among many others was disapointed at not seeing the Eclipse of the Sun at 6 am to 7,30 for I only saw the sun slightly for 2 minutes & then was too low to get a proper view of it, but it was seen at the distillery at that time quite plain for a minute or so, �There was a good deal of rain to day, & a great deal of lightning after dark and Thunder September THURSDAY 30 1875 This morning was dry, but cold & raw But through the day several showers & cold The papers this morning inform us of great destruction of property last night by the Thunder storm many Barns having been struck with lightning October FRIDAY 1 This has been a dry day morning but cold in the early part, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant We got the two chargers and the copper still measured to day and all boiled up, to test its tightness, only one small leak in the still was discouverd, and the chocking of an iron overflow pipe, Mr Reeves of the Grand Trunk freight Department was here to day SATURDAY 2 This is a quite wintry looking morning, all the sidewalks are white with frost and the remains of a shower of hailstones, The first charge was put in the copper still this morning, say 1100 galls We had to stop the distillery to day, and shut of the water from the race to enable us to put in an additional pipe to conduct the water down to the new cold water pump that is to supply the extra demand for cooling the worm & goose, and are trying to get the New Tester finished & put in its place to day while not running, The Copper smiths got done to day and left for home, We got up the peice of new stalk to day and the spark catcher box in good time to day, also busy putting water pipe for new pump October MONDAY 4 1875 This is somewhat of a cloudy morning but as the day advances it seems to clear up and turn out fine, We have not got the distillery started yet as the puddling could not be finished on Saturday night But the Rectifying house is charged and going all right I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. E. Wiman Esqr (of Dunn Wima & Co at 3.30 on his way West am getting stones drawn over to the river lot, Our new (Goulds) Pump came to day �TUESDAY 5 This is a dull morning with a slight drizzling rain Miss Bleaney left Higinbotham this morning for New York I notice this morning the death in Hamilton of one of my old aquaintance Mr John Fairgrieve on Sabbath evening the 3 Inst Born at Galashiel 11th Aug 1811 and came to Canada in 1833 and shortly after became aquainted with him at the Wharf at Dundas. I went through Mr Raymonds sewing Machn factory which is now nearly finished, the carpenters are at work completing the benches tables &c all round the shops, and a great many of the heavy & light Machines lathes &c are being set in their places & the shafting being hung, & men fitting up One of Worswicks Steam Engines, they are also fitting up a noval heating apperatus with a fan {Drawing on the right hand side of the page. Drawn in pencil then traced with a pen} Court Chancery is Sitting WEDNESDAY 6 This being our Monthly Fair day, has turned out to be at least a very unfavourable morning raining heavy and cold. The fare was poorly attended from the day being wet, between 3 & 4 Oclock it poured down very heavy, There was also some Thunder {some numbers written at bottom} October THURSDAY 7 1875 This was a raw cool morning but dry, but yet it continued cold though the sun shone through for the most of the forenoon About 4 Oclock it began to rain, and continued for half an hour FRIDAY 8 This is also a cool morning but dry, We had to disconect the water pump but found nothing in it, and all went on well after starting Williams wife infant and little George started for Montreal this afternoon at 5 Oclock William Fisher accompanied them SATURDAY 9 Hard frost last night the side walks & grass all white, This has the appearance of going to be a very fine day, Recᵈ a note that Mr Alexander wants me particularly to go out immeaditly after dinner Mrs Allan �& I went out before one Oclock, and found that Mrs Alexander had died at 1/2 past 11 not long after the note to me was written, her age is 65 years October MONDAY 11 1875 This is a cool morning, with some frost on the planks of the side walks, we have plenty of water in the Dam, and the water Mill going with 3 pair of Stones, James Allan has been at the Bayfield all last week to arrange about the sale of his land, Hugh Black of Fergus was found hanging this morning quite dead in one of the Brick houses of the G. Western Station the verdict of the jury was, TUESDAY 12 This is a dry cold morning, cold Westerly wind blowing, Had to stop for a couple of hours to examine into the coil of the Still as it was making much less distilled water than formerly, and on testing it with cold water found out 2 holes in the new coil, sent Harley & Heather 50 lbs more copper a 18¢ Peter Idington & wife here to day Mr James Blain & Mrs Blain of Galt appear to have sailed to day from Quebec in the steamer Sarmatian, Capᵗⁿ Aird, master WEDNESDAY 13 Hard frost last night, morter laying out was very hard, but this is going to be a fine clear day, I went out this morning to the Cemetry to if Mrs Alexanders Grave was ready and found all right George Sandilands died this morning at his Brothers house aged 38 years October THURSDAY 14 1875 This is a charming morning for this time of the year and will be very favourable for the visit of the Leuᵗ Govornor of Ontario to day by the 10 Oclock train The Governor arrived at the time appointed and after receiving an address from the Council, went up to the Model farm, Mrs Mather & her neice from Toronto paid me a visit to day, and I did not attend the reception FRIDAY 15 This is quite a rainey morning, and very unfit for outdoor work, yet as we are laying down pipes to, and from the Rectifying house, we must push on and get them laid and the trenches filled up �SATURDAY 16 This is a cold raw morning, but no rain, so that we will be able to finish the covering up of the pipes Had to drill a hole through the Brass piston rod of the Spirit Pump this morning as the screw into the crosshead was too slack and came out, I attended the funeral of Thos Sandilands but not as far as the Cemetery it was so chilly & raw and flakes of snow falling, There was a large attendance October MONDAY 18 1875 This is somewhat of a Wintry looking morning, but rather less so than yesterday, Sabbath morning 17th, at a 1/4 to 9 small flakes of snow began to fall about a yard apart, then shortly after closer & closer and in 10 minutes after it began, it came on quite heavy, and did not melt at first, at 10,30 Temp 34° and snowing heavy about 1 Oclock it had stopped and became soft, This forenoon a good deal melted away TUESDAY 19 This is rather a promising morning, and very little of the snow remaining, Working at cattle sheds repairs of floors, windows &c and Johnston Gibson at spouts for new Mash tuns Went up after dinner with Mr Hamilton Tome stone cutter to arrange about cutting letters on the Monument WEDNESDAY 20 This is a fine morning, but the Mill Dam had a thin coating of ice over it, which very soon melted away, the day being mild Hamiltons man began to letter the Tome stone about 11 Oclock, and at 3 Oclock, I changed the inscriptsion and ordered sunk pannels on 3 sides William went to Brantford & Paris this morning, October THURSDAY 21 1875 This is quite a mild morning, and not unlike rain, William returned from Brantford at noon, �And N. Higginbotham and I intend leaving for Montreal by the 5 Oclock train FRIDAY 22 to FRIDAY 29 - {No Entries} SATURDAY 30 This is a moderate morning & not hard frost but it is time to take in cabbage &c which we are doing November MONDAY 1 1875 Yesterday was a blustering morning with showers of snow and sleet and the afternoon also, likewise the evening This morning though cold yet dry, and as the day advanced it became milder and the most of the snow melted away, We began this morning to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying house, and had down the boiler maker from Ingles foundry who lightened the ends of the tubes and also a leak in front of the fire box where a crack was discovered, & he got done by dark, We also took down the shafting & straightened the line of it and put a Key into the coupling instead of the steel pin through it, got up the Hall stove in Priory to day, William went down to Hamilton this morning, TUESDAY 2 This is of any thing a colder morning & harder frost WEDNESDAY 3 There has been a hard frost through the night and the Dam is all frozen over, We have begun this morning to fit up the New water pump for the Rectifying Pump This is the Monthly Fair Day November THURSDAY 4 1875 This is a frosty morning the Dam still frozen over But the day turned out very fine, went out to the Cemetery in the forenoon, and then started with Mrs A down to Aberfoyle and found the roads very hard FRIDAY 5 This has been a moderate morning, but the frost has an effect in reducing the water in the Dam SATURDAY 6 This was a fine mild morning The forenoon has been milder than yesterday �The mildness of the afternoon enduced me to get some Morter made and pointed up a great many chinks in the logs at the East end of the Priory, We are still working at the new water Pump - All three new fermenting tuns are charged for the first time November MONDAY 8 1875 Yesterday was a most splended day, mild and Autumn like, This is a fine morning though dull yet very mild, still the ice is on the Dam yet I went up with the men with a load of turf for the graves & got most all of them covered a fresh & will finish them tomorrow We are still working at the new pump, TUESDAY 9 This is a dull morning, but dry, yet looks very much like rain or snow, the temperature is about 30° to 31° I went up again this forenoon and finished all the Graves with fresh turf, and likewise covered the grave of the late Mrs George Worsley, and did not leave untill I had completed the whole by 1, Oclock Started the Steam Engine this afternoon as the water is getting light WEDNESDAY 10 It has been raining all last night and this there is a coat of snow on the ground and still falling both rain and sleet which seems now to melt as fast as it falls Had to repair the Water wheel of the Mill to day November THURSDAY 11 1875 A little frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became quite mild and soft, and turned out a very fine day A Mr Robertson from Glasgow was here to day, he is a flour and Butter Merchant Have been making some iron Barrels for holding hot ashes when taken out of the Stoves Went out to the Great Western station to meet Alfred Stroud �FRIDAY 12 This was another very fine morning, and as the day advanced it became an exceedingly pleasant day In the afternoon Mrs A & I went out to see Mr Alexander, and found him but moderately well Between Steam and water we are running 5 pair of stones at present, SATURDAY 13 This was quite a different Kind of morning cold, and snowing but it melted as fast as it fell, but during the middle of the day it was not so bad, a great many Buggies and waggons in town to day, & there was a well filled market, We have 5 pair of stones on to day also, November MONDAY 15 1875 Yesterday was quite stormy and a good deal of snow fell, which made walking to Church rather unpleasant, It is somewhat milder to day but slight showers of fine snow is still falling, Which continued during the day off & on Attended our annual Church Meetting for the election of Office bearers & examination of a/cs Peter Idington was here and both called at Guthries Office & got a statement of a/c also a cheque for $151,,15 which Mr Idington took charge of TUESDAY 16 This is a stormy morning, snow falling pretty heavy but as the ground is very wet, there is less prospect of laying so as to make sleighing, It is stated to day that Mr J Williamson of the Golden Lion has bought the shop he is in at present for $13,500 from F Chadwick & also the Shop next to it from Sandilands for $11,000, so that property is not falling in value. William Fisher came home from Montreal through the night, WEDNESDAY 17 There was hard frost last night, the glass stood at 20° at 7 am, more snow has also fallen so that the ground is all covered with snow but by no means enough for sleighing Have begun this morning to break out stuff for 2 more fermenting tuns of same size as those made last, Wᵐ Fisher is helping with the Tuns �I attended the funeral of the late James Wallace who died at Orangeville & brought to our Cemetery, he was 77 years old, November THURSDAY 18 1875 This is a cold blustry morning, with occasional showers of snow, there was frost last night which froze the ruts in the roads and made them very rough Wᵐ went down to Toronto by the 11 am train to meet Guest We sent all the planks for the tuns up to Stewarts plaining Mill and got them all done in about 5 hours, plained on both sides, David, Andrew and Annie have the measles FRIDAY 19 This is a mild morning and the streets are wet As the day advances the snow is melting away Wᵐ returned from Toronto at 10 Oclock SATURDAY 20 This is a moderate morning the glass at 32° as the day advanced, it became quite mild and the roads slushey November MONDAY 22 1875 It froze pretty sharp last night, at 7 this morning the glass stood at 20° below freezing, but became milder as the day advanced I went up to Raymonds new shop to examine their boiler feed pump but found it far too small for my purpose, I found them taking out their heater out of the ground, which described on the 5th October, And he is now putting in another of the same construction, but 44 inches diam instead of 36 inches, and 200 two inch tubes 15 feet long, in place of {illegible word, crossed out} 30 three inch tubes 12 feet long, the new shell is made of 3/16th pates M.P. Ryan Esqr M.P. of Montreal has failed TUESDAY 23 This is a milder morning but dull and dark, and turning to thaw, and after breakfast the mist fell like fine rain, have been at the Foundry looking for a larger feed pump for the distillery Boiler, but on further �consideration it was thought that to increase the speed of the present one would do, & have resolved to try that Called in at the gass works and found that they got their Boiler built in all the pipes round the walls for heating and that they will start the fire for the first time this afternoon WEDNESDAY 24 This is a dull cold morning, threatning Snow But as the advances it is getting much colder and the is blowing pretty fresh from the N West We are getting on well with dressing the edges of the Staves for the tuns November THURSDAY 25 1875 This was a very sharp morning 18° below freezing the ice on the Dam strong enough for plenty of skaiters taking advantage of the dry day I may say fine winter day though cold I had to place a Constable in charge of the Bridget farm houses, as Wᵐ Hewar who was granted leave to live in the house while he was in the employ of the tenant Alfred Stroud but after his services were discontinued he persisted is staying there after the Lease had expired on Sabbath the 21st and began to remove floors & doors from the outhouses which I stopped Have got all the Staves dressed on the edges now & the 2 bottoms ready, Johnston Gibson took away his tool chest this afternoon FRIDAY 26 This is a wet morning and quite a change from yesterday, and during the forenoon it rained for some time, and the afternoon it also rained and continued dark all the time The roads are getting sloppy again Mr Weir from Thorold called, he is from Straven in Scotland SATURDAY 27 This a somewhat better morning As the day advanced it became better but clear and cold for some time in the afternoon Mrs A & I went out to see Mr Alexander and found him very poorly �November MONDAY 29 1875 This is a very cold morning, the wind strong from the North & N. West & blew hard all night As the day advances it is getting colder, the wind is desperately cold Went out to the York Road farm and allowed Hewar to take away the things he left, and I got the Key of the House, TUESDAY 30 This is another cold morning at 6 Oclock the glass stood at Zero, and at 7 am it was 3° below December WEDNESDAY 1 The frost is not so Keen this morning and the snow is making its appearance more freely December THURSDAY 2 1875 This was more of a wintry morning, with showers of snow FRIDAY 3 This morning the glass was 17° above Zero and turned out a very fine day This was our Fast Da{?}y in our Church SATURDAY 4 This is a soft foggy morning,and as the day advanced a thaw came on which made the streets sloppy In the afternoon a drizzling rain came on being short of cut firewood we set to work with a fair supply of water and cut a very large pile of it have now got the first fermenting tun finished after the men having off at other work for 3 days or so, Mr Alexander is not so well this morning, December MONDAY 6 1875 Yesterday was a very unpleasant day for walking light rain fell and froze as it fell making the road extreamly slippery in going to Church & continued all day, This morning was of any thing worse having continued raining & freezing during the night and all day, much the same as yesterday �The men took the staves of the fermenting tun appart after fitting the hoops, And laid down the bottom of the next, Dobby was absent all day It began to snow in the evening and about 2 or 3 inches fell, TUESDAY 7 There is a fine coating of Snow on the hard icy ground but about 9 am a fine rain like wet mist began to fall, and about 10 it turned to rain, which if it continues destroy the prospects of sleighing, Towards the middle of the afternoon John & I went out to the York Road farm in the cutter for the first time this winter, To examine the ground for the best locality for Building 2 hog pens, & also with the view of taking advantage of the best site for not creating any nucence WEDNESDAY 8 This morning began with a shower of Snow which made it excellent sleighing, I went out with Mr Gideon Hood to see if it would suit to build them on the Rocks farm next to the inside creek, But he considered it by far too great a distance to haul the slop, And will therefor have to Build them on the nearest farm, I got advice from Guthrie on the Law of nucience William and Higginbotham went down to Hamilton this evening, December THURSDAY 9 1875 There was more snow falling this morning and a little during the day Great hurry is making it in the New Town Hall to get it properly washed out, the Plastering is finished & all the scaffolding out of the way, the Cheque for Duties to day was no less than $9257,74 William returned by the last train this evening FRIDAY 10 A little snow falling this morning , and the weather is mild This is the Fat Cattle Show day and a great many fine large animals were exhibited Oxen, sheep & pigs, and a splended display of Fouls of all kinds, and the day turned out exceedingly fine, which brought a great many people into Town, and many from a distance to attend Kennedys Concert for the opening of the New Hall in the addition of the market House, �SATURDAY 11 It is snowing pretty close this morning and will greatly improve the sleighing And during the day there was frequent showers of Snow December MONDAY 13 1875 Yesterday morning we found a fresh coating of snow This morning we find a heavier coating which will add greatly to the sleighing which is now very good But as the weather is very mild and the drops falling from the rood it may turn to thaw yet Both Alice & Eddy have the Measles, I had two of the Shortreeds here to day Estimating for the construction of the 2 large hog pens I was about to build on the farm on the York Road, The price of the lumber laid down here from Barry at $11 pr M delᵈ out on the Ground is the only reasonable portion of cost, More snow has fallen this evening J.C. Couper was here to day TUESDAY 14 This is a fine pleasant winter morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, there is a pretty full market to day It is positively ascertained That important documents have been Registered that was promised should not be done without some urgent cause or breach of faith, WEDNESDAY 15 This is a fine winter morning with a light shower of snow, The wind is from the South East, and frequent showers of snow through the day December THURSDAY 16 1875 This is a cold morning with a light flurry of snow but throug the day it got milder Higinbotham & I went up to Stratford by the 6 oclock train, and was met at the Station by John & his double gray team, the night was cold and stormy and drifting a good deal, FRIDAY 17 This was a pritty cold morning in Stratford We left by train at 1/2 past 9 Have men out at the farm fixing a pump to clear the lower floor of the Barn of water, �between 5 & 6 the Thermometer stood about Zero SATURDAY 18 This is a very sharp morning at 7 a little below Zero the middle of the day it was clear and the Sun shone out for a while, The men went out again to deepen the well for the pump at the farm December MONDAY 20 1875 Yesterday was a very cold day, at 8 Oclock it was 5° below Zero and about 11 and we went to Church 1/2° below zero And at 10 pm was again 5° below This morning at 1/2 past 6 am it was 9° above Zero, and became milder as the day advanced, and after 2 pm it became quite soft on the roads and has the appearance of a thaw, The men were out at the Barn with the pump again & to bring it in to thaw it, TUESDAY 21 This is a mild morning and the roads quite soft, and the water begining to drop from the eves, as the day advanced it began to rain lightly and continued so more or less all day The men were out at the farm fixing the protection for the pump WEDNESDAY 22 This is another soft morning & quite mild And as the day advanced the streets became very slushey and the gutters running with water, the snow is mostly washed of the roads and poor prospects for sleighing at Christmas Recᵈ interest to day on Mrs McLeans, Mortgage from Thomson & Jackson $20,,88 Mr Alexander very poorly to day December THURSDAY 23 1875 This is a remarkably fine mild morning the Sun shining out, but the streets and crossings are very muddy, and little or no snow except along the hard trodden part of the roads and the sides of fences in the Country, P Idington came up this morning, He drew, Agnus's, Interest, & Thomson & Jackson viz $32 less his $4 advanced & I paid her $28, she paid me $4 on a/c of what I advanced, leaving $[illegible] due me �The Execution of {blank space} for the murder of his wife took place in the Jaol yard this morning he died without the least struggle whatever Have been repairing the Steam Mill bridge, Mr Alexander very ill last night some better this morning, Mrs A and I went out in the afternoon and found him on the soffa & lavouring hard to get up the phlegm & talked more than he has done to me for 3 week past FRIDAY 24 This is a very different Kind of morning hard frost and the mudd all frozen dry, yet it is dull & dark & were it not for the high wind it would snow About 1 Oclock it began to rain a fine shower of partly rain & partly fine hail and froze as it fell making the roads very slippery, Mr Alexander is of any thing a little better this forenoon, The Butchers have opened out to day a splended display of meat of all Kinds in the new Market, where there is plenty of room to exhibit it to advantage About 8 Oclock it rained hard and must have continued for some time, SATURDAY 25 This is Christmas morning, mild with a little drizzling rain, went round all the works, which were going, And had only returned to begin Breakfast when James came to inform me that the slop pipes next the vats had broken down, I went forthwith & got John McPherson, John & W Fisher was sent for and all was got ready in a short time, the roads were wet & sloppy, We dined at Higinbothams, and towards evening it dried up & froze hard A great many young folks were skaiting on the dam till late at night, the ice was fine for it December MONDAY 27 1875 Sabbath there was a coating of snow of an inch deep had fallen, shortly after a fine shower of rain began and continued both going and returning from Church, & during the afternoon also, between 4 & 5 a heave shower came on, with thunder & lightning the water overflowing the eve troughs, and thickned so as to prevent it running, it got dark very soon at 7pm the glass stood at 41° with less rain but dark But to day it was quite dry and the roads quite hard, but abundance of water running over the dam, Broke the driver of No water mill �TUESDAY 28 There was pritty hard frost this morning, the roads quite dry, the mornings are dark, men can hardly see to work befor 1/2 past 7, William went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train Had meeting of Insurance Directors to day leveed assessment for 5° per cent, appointed delegates to parliament to watch Bill now introduced Got David Startup now on a visit to repair the worm of Gin still WEDNESDAY 29 This is another mild morning for this time of the year, the roads are almost good sleighing from the very mist settling on the ground and frezing, but the waggons are more in use for any distance or with a load, David Startup, has been all day at the Gin still, And as the Beer Pump is getting very frail and bursting out in the sides every little while, & having heard that one Party in Toronto has made some lately I will go down & see what like they are tomorrow before ordering from Cincinatti December THURSDAY 30 1875 This is also a mild morning like an April one and intend leaving by the early train for Toronto. And William had to leave for Paris & Brantford In Toronto I found business very dull & not as usual at the last of the year, I went to several of the Engineers shops to see if any of them had made or could make within a short time a forse pump for the Distillery & failed to get any thing to suit The streets were in a great mess with mudd FRIDAY 31 This is a very fine morning the glass about 40°, and in the forenoon about 42½° and really charming weather, We are very busey taking stock of the Mill & Distillery, William returned from Brantford by the noon train & finds that Brown must go to the wall, �{an ad for H. D. Edwards & Co. in Detroit, MI, Wholesale Dealers in Mill, Railroad, Engineers and Chandlers' Supplies} {Looks to be the first page of the ad for H. D. Edwards & Co with the title "The Secret of Prosperity!". } For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Allan Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-1877 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1862 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1863 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1865 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1866 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1867 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1869 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1873 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1875 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1876 David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1877 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource David Allan Diary & Transcription, 1875 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1875 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. David Allan Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY JOURNAL.1875.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Several newspaper clippings are pasted/taped in. Most appear to have been traced in blue prior to being cut out.}</p> <p>{QUEENS BENCH, - (Present Mr. Justice Wilson.) JUDEMENTS OF FULL COURT. BEVERLEY C. BANKER – No rule. GORDON V. WATEROUS. – Rules absolute to enter verdict for defendant. REGINA V. TAYLOR – The following is the {illegible} of a very important judgment 1. The {illegible} brewer is a branch of trade and commerce. 2. It is business, although domestic, and internal in the Province in which it is carried on, which is under the general control of the Dominion Government, which unlike the Government of the United States, possesses the general sovereignty of the country, subordinate, of course, to the Imperial Parliament, while the Provinces, unlike the respective States of the Union, can exercise their merely delegated powers. 3. The Dominion authority has power alone to tax and regulate the trade of a brewer, and having done so the Ontario Legislature has not the power to restrain it unless in a qualified manner, and for the mere purposes of police to the extent before mentioned. 4. The prohibition to keep, have, or sell beer by a brewer, unless under a license and the payment of a tax for a licenseis an excess of power by the Provincial authority , and is a restraint and regulation of trade and commerce, and not the exercise of a police power. 5. The Ontario Legislature has the power to exercise control in all matters of police, or, in other words, which relate to the good government, health, and morals of the people. 6. It is not altogether quite easy to determine what is a matter of police, and what is a regulation of trade. The police power is in almost every case to some extent, when dealing with persons or with the subjects of trade, a restraint, and in that respect a regulation of trade. 7. The restriction imposed by the Ontario Legislature on brewers not to sell by retail, as defined in the Act of 1874, is not ultra {wires?}, because it is a mere repetition and renewal of the legislation, which was in full force here before and at the time of the Confederation. 8. The right conferred on the Ontario legislature to deal exclusively with “shop, saloon, tavern, auctioneer and other licenses,” for purposes of revenue does not extend to licenses on brewers and distillers, over} {{TORONTO?} WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1875. Which the General Government only, and at all aimes exercises jurisdiction, and which are of a higher and different class than the licenses of retail dealers which are mentioned, and the other licenses have reference to those kinds of licenses before states, such as on billiard tables, livery stables, &amp;c, &amp;c, which are chiefly enumerated in the Municipal Acts.9. The Ontario Legislature has the right to license or prohibit the sale of liquors in shops and taverns, and in other places of the like kind, because it has the exclusive power over Municipal Institutions, and these institutions had before, and at the time of Confederation, the exercise of these powers, and because such power read in connection with sec. 92, sub-section 16 of the Confederation Act is now a matter “ of a merely local or private nature in the Province.” 10. That power is in restraint of trade as well as a matter of police, so that the general regulation of trade and commerce, which is vested in the Dominion Government, must be considered to be modified by the powers which the Ontario Legislature, acting in relation to municipal institutions, may properly exercise.}</p> <p>{brother, were driving home across the {illegible} between 9 and ten o’clock on Saturday {illegible} the latter party was the victim of a {illegible} and successful attempt at robbery {illegible} stranger jumped on the sleigh{illegible} ately “knocking” the driver {illegible} robbed him of his pocket {illegible} nately only contained {illegible} The horses ran away {illegible} harness in their {illegible} an an easy {illegible} was unkown {illegible} it is not {illegible} ever}</p> <p><br /> {MARCH 17, 1875 exceptions to this general rule. These are: Clark, Hawks, Powers, Earle, Stephens, and Darling. While the principals fail, the subordinates make money. THE SAGINAW WALLEY – In salt there has been a large increase in the production for 1874, or 971,587 brls, against 810,495 the previous year. This is for the Saginaw River alone, the production of the State being 1,026,979 barrels, an increase of 200,000 barrels. There is a decrease of about 45,000,000 feet in the amount of lumber out as compared with 1873. The table of production includes all the mills along the Saginaw River, and the interior mills in Saginaw County, but excludes a number of important mills in the northern part of Bay County, which are properly considered railroad mills. The decrease in the amount of lumber cut is partially attributed to the fact that four mills were destroyed by fire in 1873, and three during the past year. Seven other mills did not run at all, and a number only a portion of the season. Many of the mills operated, and which were fortunate enough to get an ample supply of logs, show a much better record than during any former year. The statistics of lumber manufacture are condense in the following summary: - {{{see table in scan}}} From the amount of unsold lumber on hand, as given above, should be deducted 30,000,000 feet sold since January 1st, 1875, and 60,000,000 held by manufacturers who operate yards elsewhere, and which is practically out of this market.}</p> <p>{The Parry Sound Lumber Company’s new mill covers an area of 85 x 108 feet, and has a capacity for sawing from 80,000 to 100,000 feet per day. There in use in the new mill three Turbine water-wheels, which are capable of giving 280 horse power. This mill is certainly the best on the North Shore, and possibly it is equal to any in the Province. The building, also being close to the village, adds greatly to the appearance of the place, as at a short distance, it has the resemblance of a large English cathedral more than a saw mill. In the attic story alone, there are 15,000 lights of glass. In addition to the erection of the new mill, the Company have also extended their tramways, and altogether, they have spent about $35,000 in these improvements, a large proportion of which was paid in wages – in giving employment to emigrants and others who would otherwise have been deprived of work during the winter. We area also glad to learn that the Foreman, M. Else, and all of his men, are members of the Order of Good Templars. The Georgian Bay Lumber Company also intend building a mill on the same principle at Wanbashene, next winter.}</p> <p>{there is a calendar for 1875 and 1876 below the newspaper clippings}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The Rice Lake Railway bridge is making satisfactory progress. The contractor is makng every necessary exertion, and the bridge will be open for traffic next summer. In view of a probable flood the Bobcaygeon Independent suggests that all the stop logs in the back country dams should be ordered out by the agents of the Ontario Government. {Newspaper clipping-left}</p> <p>Attempted Suicide 1875 CHICAGO, March 16- A.J. Thomas, for several months an operator in the Chicago Board of Trade, attempted suicide to-day by shooting himself, it is supposed fatally. Heavy losses induced the act. {Newspaper clipping-right}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL for 1875.</p> <p>TORONTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DIARY 1875.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning not very cold and enough snow left to slide along with a sleigh very well</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2</span></h2> <p>Much the same this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Monday 4 1875</span></h2> <p>Very fine morning, and good sleighing snow having fallen last night Great excitement about the Election</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning I had to attend the Court in the judges chambers in the case Queen {vs?} Birmingham for encroaching on the {York?} Road with his fence posts</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 6</span></h2> <p>Fine clear morning I went down to order new clothes for {Upper Reels?} for Water Mill {and?} Steam Mill, No9 at head and No10 at tail of {reels}, and to change the upper cloths to the {under reels?} Monthly fair to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday 7 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a pritty sharp morning, and snowing a little now and then I made an agreement with Roth Stewart to take all his pile of clear stuff, that 3 inch plank for fermenting tubs at $22,50 per thousand feet Board measure as if picked out and {only?} the quantity I required at present he would charge me $30.00 per M,and if I chose let me have the balance at $16, 00 per M, so I took the lot and began to haul it home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8</span></h2> <p>Fine winter weather, and snowing a little and has been snowing through the night, got all the clear planks home this forenoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy cold morning by far the coldest this winter and yet the glass did not indicate lower than 3º above zero at 7am. A good deal of snow fell and drifted the wind strong from the West. We got te wheels of the steam mill finished this afternoon. The water is very {scarse?} and can hardly {chop?} enough for the Distillery.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>This is not so cold as yesterday morning, for at 7am it was 9° below zero, and this morning at zero by one glass and 3° below in another, one while different Thermomenters in Town indicated 15° below, fortunately there was very little wind yesterday, for had it blown as it did on Saturday it would have been more dredfull against the wind. We are repairing the colapse valve in the still and took out the copper drop pipe, as it had colapsed half way up and a hole in it where the Steam entered and prevented the charge decending This is my Birth Day having beewn born in Edinburgh in 1808. We got the still started about noon after taking out the drop pipe Peter {Gow Esqr? elected?} to day by aclamation for the local hours of parliament.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This was rather a milder morning the glass showing 1° above zero, The Steam Mill went all last night I yesterday received a letter from Girvan containing the discharge of Mortgage by Mrs Grace McLeare in favor of James Armstrong, Robt Scott, {L?},B, Armstrong, Wm Armstrong, James Massie Mrs Massie his wife and George Armstrong, which Mortgage bears date 24 Nov 1864 {Likes?} A7 folio 22545 Peter Idington here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>This is a milder morning, Thermometer 27° above zero and snowing quite copiously also several showers during the day I arranged with Ingles to allow my men the use of the plainer at $1,00 per day. And got up the stoves this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David_Allan_1875-010.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 14 1875</span></h2> <p>A very pleasant morning</p> <p>General Meeting of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co for the Election of New directors &amp;c and all the old Directors were reelected.</p> <p>Sad tiding to day of the death of John McGivern son of Col McGivern of Hamilton who was killed by the Cars near the Station in Toronto last night when expecting to meet his sister last night, And poor Mr Gray the gardener was killed by a Northern train the forenoon,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning, Went down to Toronto by the early train, for the purpose of getting a new drop pipe for the still,</p> <p><br /> The City seemed dull and great want of activity in trade, and shipping business has not paid the vessel owners at all, One propeller laid up for the winter was $3,000 in debts and many others in the like manner, Was told that Eneas McKay of Hamilton had remarked that his new vessel would have been better on the stocks all the season &amp; not to have launched her.</p> <p>I got home by 8 Oclock, and brought the pipe with me,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning has been snowing through the night and still continuing, the Temperature is 12° above Zero,</p> <p>We are getting on nicely in jointing the staves in my own Machine, having got them thicknessed at Cossets shop &amp; Ripped them there also, Ingles &amp; Hunters Machine having broken down</p> <p>I Bought a framers boring Machine with 3 augers allong with it for $6.50 &amp; a 7/8 bit for 50¢ for dowels for Bottom of tuns,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning 10° above zero after 7 a.m. With a light fall of snow during the night</p> <p>Had to put in the Copper drop pipe this morg {morning} which took longer time than I expected as it had to be hamered out larger to get it on the tube of the Brass gate.</p> <p>Had also to stop to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying House and tighten the ends of the tubes with the expander</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>This is another fine winter day Tempᵗ {temperature} 10° above zero with a light fine snow</p> <p>Had to stop the Steam Mill this morning as both pairs of flouring Stones were dull and pasted</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning with light shower of snow</p> <p>Began to remove the bolting cloth of the upper reels of the Steam Mill</p> <p>Reports are at hand of the failure of several houses in Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 21 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a milder morning with a considerable fall of snow, and continuing</p> <p>Began to remove the upper reel cloths in the Water Mill bolts, the water is still very scarse and only enough to Grind the Corn for the Distillery, and think it the best time to change them</p> <p>Montreal 20th 3 business houses have suspended to day, {viz?} MG. and WH. Edson importers of Wines liabilities $70,000,</p> <p>Chapman, Fraser &amp; Tylee groceries &amp; wines $70,000</p> <p>Duncan Bell, Manufactures agents $60,000 &amp; several more talked of, Edson offered 25¢ today to his {lendition?}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Rather colder this morning, and blowing more, with another coating of snow</p> <p>Have got the 2 upper reels of the bolts on and working, and will put on the ones taken off and put them on below as soon as, they are got ready (that is altered a little)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine clear morning 10° above Zero a little snow having fallen through the night</p> <p>More failures reported this morning</p> <p>Jas Doyle &amp; Co Distillery Goderich,</p> <p>C Powney, Hardware, Fergus</p> <p>Asselin Oliver, grocer, Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <p>Moderate weather and settled</p> <p>Yesterday was a very boisterous day a considerable quantity of snow having fallen. also during last night much more has fallen, so that it is very deep to day in some places,</p> <p>2 men are still putting on the bolting cloths, and Dobbie working at the bottoms of the new fermenting tuns .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <p>This was a very fine day, John &amp; I went down to Galt to { examing?} a pair of Millstones that were ready for us, if approved of &amp; when there could not decide &amp; Telegraphed for Moses our Miller to come down &amp; give his opinion who joined with John in the opinion that they were too open and he therefor ordered another pair to be made</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This is a snowing morning, and a good deal must have fallen through the night</p> <p>Snowing this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 28 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and moderate weather some more snow has fallen, and still coming down in slight showers,</p> <p>began this morning to put on the lower cloths on the reels in the water mill (that is those that were upper ones) Duncan McDonald of Montreal (formerly merchant of Toronto) now travels for Lockie &amp; Co</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is a very sharp morning 10° below Zero at 7am with scarsly any wind, Otherwise it would be very cold</p> <p>The men are finishing the last cloth for the water mill bolts.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This was a very moderate morning, and during the fore part of the day But during the afternoon it got very cold, I took a drive out to the Rocks and found that a very large track has been cut up into wood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine winter morning, some more snow having fallen during the night</p> <p>William and Mr Adams went down to Toronto by noon train, about the gauging of some whisky, Wm {William} went on to Hamilton from there</p> <p>The Steam Mill has been standing all day for the cleaning out of the Boiler,and to examine the piston,</p> <p>Judge Gwine opened Court to day for the trial of the contested election between Drew and Higinbotham, when after a short examination of 3/4 of an hour the seat was declared vacant</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>Very fine weather, most likely to thaw, from the mildness, the snow is deep in some places on the track of the G. Western near Town, there was a delay of the afternoon train going North of from 6pm to 8 oclock,</p> <p>It is snowing this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This was a mild morning, and light rain came on early, But yet the monthly fair was well attended, about noon it rained heavier and looked like a regular thaw, but about one Oclock the wind chopped round to the west, and it began to freeze and blow hard and very cold during the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very cold morning, and has blown a perfect gale all night, and many of the Telegraph wires are down, and all day it has blown a strong Westerly wind and desperately cold, at 7 am it was 2° below Zero, and at noon only 2° or 3 ° above it. so continued the remainder of the day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This is another cold morning Therᵗ {thermometer} at Zero at 7am but the wind was not so strong during the night nor yet this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This morning is colder than yesterday 2° below Zero at 7 pm am</p> <p>Began to hoop the new fermenting tubs, with 1 Bundle of 3 inch Band I got from Bond on trial</p> <p>this evening at 7 pm it was 8° below Zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 8 1875</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning was the coldest morning we have had for many years at 1/2 past 7 it was 25° below Zero at 8 oclock 26° in the evening at 10 pm it was 12° below Zero</p> <p>This morning it was not so cold at 1/2 past 6 it was 3° below Zero</p> <p>Got 3 Bdˢ {bundles } of 3 inch Band and 3 [du?] of 2 1/2 inch band iron from Bond &amp; Co a $3.50 pr {per} 100 lbs</p> <p>New Policy of insurance to day</p> <p>John Gore the Quarry man began his contract to cut down the Rock in the Distillery cellar for the new tuns $40,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>This is another cold morning, Wind N.West &amp; light (Glass at 10 last night 12° below Zero) This morning at 7 am the mercury stood at 15° below Zero &amp; at 10 am it was 9° below Zero, fortunately the wind is not strong otherwise it would be fearfully cold,</p> <p>The glass to night at 10 Oclock was 10° below Zero</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This morning was 19° below Zero at 7 am but several other thermometers marked 22° below</p> <p>The day has been very cold, the wind was from the East then N.West in the afternoon equally cold &amp; at 7 it went round to the South West and began to snow and drift,</p> <p>There was quite a ground swell in the river and Dam was flowing over in the morning and the ice frozen to the bottom of the river below the water</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>Very cold morning owing to the wind from the West, but the thermometer does not indicate more than about Zero, And as the day advanced it became of any thing milder, and kept on snowing and continued on till night, so that a great deal of snow has fallen since yesterday evening when it began</p> <p><br /> Meeting in St Andrews Church School House to night no trains to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This is another very cold morning 10° below Zero and a cold N.West wind blowing, and has continued all the forenoon below Zero and only at 2 pm did it get up to Zero, The roads are so blocked up on the Grand Trunk that no trains have been run to day</p> <p>No trains the fore part of the day untill night when the snow plough came down with 2 Engines</p> <p>John Gore finished his contract to day, but there is more to do on Monday after the stone is all cleared away</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2> <p>This is the coldest morning yet at 7 am the thermometer showed 27° below Zero and little or no wind, during the fore noon the wind got up a little from the N.West, The G Trunk {Grand Trunk} trains are running to day and keeping fair time,</p> <p>Got the last of the 3 tuns hooped and taken apart for removing</p> <p>No signs of any change in the weather, but getting colder to night the large quantity of snow adds greatly to the cold,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 15 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday Morning at 7 am 21° below Zero &amp; quite calm at 1/2 past 8 it was 8° below, at 1/4 past 10 PM, and very cold.</p> <p>This morning at 7 Oclock 20° below Zero and has been very cold all day and never more than 2° or 3° above Zero, and fell off lower at dark and at 10 oclock p.m. 8° below Zero</p> <p>I hear that George McLean has sold his Mills in Aberfoyle 3 pairs of stones for $20,000</p> <p>John McNaughton formerly a joint proprietor (With Jas Wilson) of the Galt Mills died there at noon to day aged 54 years, after about 2 years of considerable suffering,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>This morning at 7 am 5° below Zero, a considerable difference is felt from yesterday &amp; this fore noon is very pleasant winter day,</p> <p>I have just recᵈ {received} a letter from Freelton that Archᵈ {Archibald} Stewart Esqr {Esquire} died on Saturday last, funeral tomorrow at 11 am</p> <p>The Quarrymen have finished their work in cutting down the Rock for the foundation of Tuns</p> <p>It is reported that a Bank here will loose $10,000 by a speculator in Barley</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>Stormy morning I went down below Freelton to attend the Funeral of Archᵈ {Archibald} Esqr {Esquire} who died there on Saturday last, the Roads were terribly drifted, and the day was a desperate one there being no protection on these wide plains as formerly when lined with woods on each side of the road, the snow for the most part was level with the fences</p> <p>In returning home &amp; when about 2 miles from Guelph we upset the cutter, and I got my left shoulder dislocated, but drove up to Dr Herods house and got him down to the Priory with us, when him and James, (my Brother who accompanied me) drew it into its place again the pain was very great</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 18 1875</span></h3> <p>This I am told is a keen cold day I lay in bed all day as quiet as possible so as to keep the joint home in the socket</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Not so cold to day. I got up to Breakfast several callers to see me</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>Much this same as yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 22 1875</span></h3> <p>The weather tollerably fine yesterday but I did not venture to go to church. To day was a fine pleasant I dressed and got on my body coat, and overcoat one arm in, and attended meeting of Directors we had before us report of the destruction of Thomas Watsons tannery by fire Had to clean out the boiler of the rectifying house to day &amp; a slight mending of the boiler, also the air vessel of the water pump which had burst by the frost during the nights of Saturday &amp; Sunday A window having been left open was the cause And after having got all ready steam up &amp;c it was found that the water pipe leading under ground from the hose was frozen solid. The afternoon was soft and began to rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This morning was mild and thought a thaw and light rain in the afternoon, and heavier in the evening. The men have been working all night and to day heaming the water pipe and have made no progress of any account of The hose used will not bear sufficient presence</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>Thawing to day again, and the streets flooded with water Have been working all day, getting off the water out of the well, shed to construct a light coffer=dam {in the center of this section is an illustration of the well} in the middle of the well and set down a pump in one corner &amp; got if dry so as to get at the bent iron pipe into which we bored a hole to insert a funnell &amp; poured hot water William left home for London on a business tour this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustering morning, snow has fallen during the night, yet it is thawing some. After having had on the steam all night it has not come through into the well yet, and am preparing to take a pipe from the tank in the distillery, and had the pipes and elbows &amp;c all laid down at the door, when the steam began to holler &amp; roar in the well, when all of us were overjoyed that the pipe was once more clear of ice. Then we had to remove the coffer dams filled with clay (&amp; dung but the dung was more harm than good) and after getting all the chips dirt &amp;c out as clean as possible, set the pump agoing to pump the water clear, shut down for the night all being tired out. Very stormy night Heard from WIlliam in London twice to day he leaves for St Thomas</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>Another coat of snow this morning. All the works going on well, and the day is turning out fine. Heard from Wim at Chatham to day</p> <p>William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This is a sharp morning, but clear William returned by the 6 oclock train this evening, begining to freeze hard this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy morning, snowing heavy &amp; blowing hard at the same time. (Yesterday at 10 a.m. glass stood at 5 above zero, clear all day &amp; freezing hard in the evening) At noon the storm continues the Galt train went down this morning and the mail train came up but no trains whatever since, the drifts and quantities of snow falling will stop them on all the roads, (my arm is improving &amp; can almost do without a sling.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is if any thing a hotter morning but it froze hard last night it is 5° above Zero this morning at 7.</p> <p>Great many baskets of fouls arriving for the Exhibition</p> <p>{He pasted in a newspaper clipping and outlined it in blue which reads: } “Measrs, Duffield, Waltham, and Snodgrass, of London, arrived yesterday as a deputation to confer with the Minister of Inland Revenue relative to excise on oil. They had an interview with the authorities of the Inland Revenue Department to day, and obtained such concessions as will enable them to carry on their business, for the present at least, without any inconvenience arising from the new system of weighing.</p> <p>{Beside it is another newspaper clipping outlined in blue which reads: } Both the Town and County of Peterboro' were busily employed last week in considering the fallen bridge over Otonabee. They have decided upon erecting a temporary wooden bridge, the contract for it, indeed, being already let, so that the communication across the river will soon be secured. As to the permanent structure, the decision is not finally made, but it seems to be pretty nearly determined that it shal be a boiler plate girder bridge, similar to the viaduct at Port Hope. The majority of the County Council advocate a wooden bridge in preference, if there is to be a great difference in the cost, and as to bow string girder bridges, public confidence in them seems to have been rudely shaken by the recent accident</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This is a very bad morning for the Poultry Show it is snowing and drifting hard from the East and the railways will soon be all stopped</p> <p>I have dispenced with my sling for my arm it is a great deal better</p> <p>I have seen the show this afternoon and it is a fine display of all kinds of fouls,</p> <p>The drift and snow is fully worse than it has been &amp; the snow falling heavier towards 6 o,clock</p> <p>coal deld {delivered} for $3,90 by the Nairn Co,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 4 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a much better morning and somewhat settled like, and looks like a thaw Higinbotham started for Orangeville this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h3> <p>Snowing heavy at 7 Oclock am Temp 20 degrees it slackened off about 10 and the sun partly shone through the thickness of the air Our Fast day in church It began to snow this evening in going to church and heavier on our return</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This morning looks dull &amp; has been snowing last night about 4 inches deep, the glass up to mean freezing say 28 degrees</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 8 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning 18 degrees and thawing during the middle of the day opened up the drain in the mill yard to let off the water. have 3 men working at the flood gates clearing away the ice in case of a sudden thaw My arm is a great deal better to day. Mr &amp; Mrs Gardner here from Kincardine</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This morning was much milder about 30 degrees at 7 am the snow is getting soft, but not to say slushey yet Have got the flood gates as clear as they can be untill a complete thaw begins. There was a fogg &amp; hoar frost this morning which is a sign of a thaw Have finished the Curb for the 4th pair of stones for the steam mill, and put on the first coat of paint on it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 11 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a mild day, and the water droping from the eves of the house Attended the funeral of Mrs Thos Hood (Annie Bruce) who died on the 9th very suddenly of heart disease, she used to visit our house 41 years ago when a little girl</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is also a mild morning a shower of sleet &amp; snow has fallen through the night, and the drops are falling from the roofs Have taken down the upright shaft for as to key on a pair of new bevel wheels to drive the smutt machines the teeth of the old ones being worn quite thin also a spurr wheel on the horizontal shaft the old one having 2 teeth broken out of it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This has been a mild day, the streets are quite wet the water lodging in many places where it cannot get off We had to stop the Engine last night as she kept thumping hard in the cylinder On examination it was found that a nut of the follower of the Piston had burst in peices it was soon repaired &amp; started again Have got the wheel keyed on the upright shaft and put in its place</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 15 1875</span></h3> <p>This last has been a fearful night of thunder &amp; lightning and heavy showers of rain, and the snow in a pulp I went down to Galt by the 9 oclock train to see about the new distillery and found that they just been shipped on board the car, I also made enquiry about the sale of a pair of old ones, to a party in Listowel I also made enquiry about the 18 inch Cylinder that they had on hand, but found that it was engaged to to fitted up in the mill to be rebuilt at Listowel. the streets in Galt were all in a puddle and frequent heavy showers of rain Daniel Lizars Esqr Clerk of the Peace County of Huron died yesterday morning aged 82 years has held the office since 1841. His son Dr John Lizars died in Toronto last week</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dry morning so far but as the day advanced heavy showers of snow came on drifting heavy John and a squad of men are busy loading up the Tomestones on three sleighs and taking them up to the cemetery, but the day is very course in the afternoon the Great Western team brought in the new pair of millstones, when after laying down a few large bags of Bran upset them right of the sleigh on to them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is another stormy morning no thaw to day but showers of snow, with a still breeze, and wintry like This is the longest and hardest winter I can remember</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 18 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a cold disagreeable day There is considerable anxiety this afternoon as to the result of the Election in North Wellington The news came in to night that Higinbotham was 2 behind Drew</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Hard frost this morning, down to zero at 7 am the news from the North is changed for the better after getting returns from the different polling stations which puts Higinbotham on the other side with a majority of 3 votes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>More Snow has fallen last night and looks more wintry again Higinbotham and a party of friends from the North arrived this evening at 1/2 past 6 and a party of between 50&amp;60 sat down to an elegant repast at 8 oclock at the Wellington Hotel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 22 1875</span></h3> <p>Very cold last night Thermometer at 7 am {this part is written above the sentence} 13 degrees below at 6 oclock 7 degrees below zero and at 10 oclock it rose to 22 degrees above, with a powerful sun Wm went of to Stratford this morning Higinbotham started for Ottawa at 5 pm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another sharp morning at 6 oclock it was 13 degrees below zero and at 7 am it stood at 7 degrees and rose rapidly when the sun shone through William &amp; John Higinbotham came home from Galt school, by the 8 oclock morning train.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning 34 degrees or 2 above freezing and 2 inches of snow fell during the night The wind due west, with a light drizle of rain for a very short time, but there is not much of a thaw as yet but it is comming on Kingston Court House reported to be on fire this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 25 1875</span></h3> <p>Moderate weather. Clear and a little thaw The Court House at Kingston was totally destroyed by fire yesterday Had to blow off the side boiler this afternoon as the gasket between the flange of the safety valve and the boiler was partly blown out, after emptying the boiler and refilling it with cold water to cool it, so as to allow a man to get in to hand the bolts, &amp; found it hot after all, however we got it all done in 5 hours</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h3> <p>{next to Friday in the title has written in Good} This is a wet dull morning rain &amp; fine sheet But the day was mild though dull and a good deal of water running in the gutters</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is another mild day The gutters in Windham street were flowing very fast, and extra drains had to be cut across the street to {ends abruptly}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 29 1875</span></h3> <p>Quite mild this morning As the day advanced the streets are flowing fast William went down to Toronto by the 11 oclock train to endeavour to effect some sales. William returned from Toronto by the 7 pm train &amp; found business dull. Merchants overstocked &amp; little or nothing doing</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>Another mild morning, and the weather spring like &amp; the sun powerful in melting the snow &amp; the streets flooded with water</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is also quite a mild day, the Sun has great power in melting the snow that the streets are running in torrents &amp; the gutters full as if after a great fall of rain the river also rising and flowing over the dam several inches David Kennedy has begun this week to excavate for the addition to the market house, and finds plenty of excellent building sand</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THUSDAY 1 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a close morning with Temp = {has te written above the equals sign} at 50 degrees and dull and threatning rain At 1/2 past 10 it began a fine steady close rain, and continued to increase and continued pretty heavy till 1/2 past 12, and only very slightly during the afternoon And towards night it began to freeze and dry up and turned out a fine night The water in the Dam rose considerable, but we did not open the flood gates much, as I want to keep the water that the current below may wear away the ice as it is very much more so than ever I saw Began to day to put in the new millstones</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and dry and plenty of water rolling over the dam We began to take the engine apart and get out the Cylinder to get bored out afresh Had a meeting of the of the Mutual Insurance Co. The loss by Thos Watson Tanner of Fergus, was discussed Great deal of water going over the Dam. Our clerk Mr Alexr Mackenzie has determined to cross the Ocean to Bring home his son he will leave on Thursday</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning the water still keeping up in the river I got the Cylinder on boad the car this afternoon for Galt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 5 1875</span></h3> <p>The water is much the same as Saturday but as the day advances it is greatly increased by the heat of the sun Had to hoist the flood gates this afternoon so as to lower the water and prevent the ice going over the dam as it is far too thick yet not far from 4 feet thick Have been working all day at the coils in the Rectifying still and not yet able to find out the worst cracks the flanges that are turned up at the ends behind the collars are eaten away to extreame thinnesls</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>Much colder this morning the ground frozen, we worked to 12 oclock last night but did not get the joints to my satisfaction. Had to cut off a peice of the turn up flange of one of the joints and solder on a new wing instead of turning up again as the copper appears to be almost hotter &amp; very thin I went down to Galt this afternoon to give instructions as to what I wanted done to the engine. the water in the Grand River is very high and great quantities of ice and drift wood of all kinds going down at a rappid rate</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was also a cold raw morning it had been raining and freezing as is fell and all the sidewalks covered with ice This is the Monthly Fair not many cattle in to day The water in the River is decreasing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 8 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and the roads are drying up fast, and the ice on the dam melting fast away My clerk Mr Mackenzie left here by the Great Western R.R. for New York by the 2.10 train on his way to Scotland. I went out to see him away Mr George Bruce also for the same distination.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning it has been raining during last night or this morning. another light shower fell about 9 oclock, but did not last above 1/2 an hour. forenoon became fine clear weather</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning This afternoon the little boy Grange fell into the canal at the flood gates and was carried through there and down the River at a rappid rate, when John C Mean heaving of it ran down the side of the bank and caught hold of him about the smoke house, he was quite exausted &amp; nearly gone About 10 oclock, or just as I was about to open the office door after the Town Clock had finished striking 10 I heard the Bell begin to toll quicker &amp; quicker &amp; the cry of tine, &amp; started up town &amp; heard on say that Raymonds factory was on fire</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 12 1875</span></h3> <p>A dull morning &amp; looks like rain and only a light shower fell The whole of Raymonds Sewing machine factory was burnt down last night, I at one time expected that the N East wing could be saved but all their exertions were in vane but the greater part of the machines were saved, but there was no time to take down the shafting and many other fixtures</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This morning looks also a little like rain, but so far none has fallen The ice is entirely away of the Dam, and the water getting lighter and in the afternoon had to shut down the remainder of the flood gates almost to the bottom so as to keep the water running over the dam Dobbie &amp; Gibson are working at chain for elevating the Dung, the wheels framing &amp;ce Attended a social at the Sabbath School</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, got the three ceder posts hauled in Alfred Stroud called this noon. Have got the 2 rows of old posts taken out, from to make room for the 3 new fermenting turns, and have put in 3 heavy Ceder posts instead with much longer caps or vaultrees, and will be ready tomorrow I hope to lay the pipes &amp; then the bottom of one of the tuns to begin with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 15 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, pretty cool &amp; looks very much like rain This afternoon, I attended the distribution of Prizes at the Modell Farm, there was a great number there. it came on a heavy rain storm and blew hard and cold</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This morning the ground was covered with snow, very cold and freezing, but it went mostly all away in the afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is quite a cold morning the ground hard frozen and the dam covered with thin ice the glass was 12 degrees above zero at 7 am, and the ground covered with a light coat of snow. It remained cold &amp; hard frost all day Began to set up the first fermenting tun to day The Engine came back from Galt to day, and got it into the Engine House this evening. It is freezing hard again to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 19 1875</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning 18 degrees above zero there was a light coat of snow on the ground but it soon during the forenoon The ground is hard and ice on the Dam Have been lowering the Engine frame and placing the cylinder on the frame {this next section has a line above and below it, boxing it in} The Cylinder before being bored was 14 1/8 inches and after being bored out was 14 1/8 3/32ds inches {second line} William Fisher arrived this evening from the states</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is also a very cold morning 20 degrees above zero Have done all I can do to the Engine with our own men, &amp; will proceed to Galt to get a man from there to put {word is written over} in proper line and set the valves. {end of paragraph followed by a line} I went down to Galt and got the promise of a man to be up tomorrow morning the water in the Grand River has fallen very considerably, that the Dam having been so much reduced in height there will not be enough of water to supply the factorys on the Race, and those that have engines will have to make use of them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>Not much change yet about 18 degrees below at 7 am, When seeing Higinbotham start for Toronto. The man from Galt arrived by the early train and began to adjust the engine, his name is C.W.Haines. The Elevator for the Dung works pretty well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 22 1975</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning not quite so cold The Engineer Haines is very particular in acertaining the exact lead of the slide valve that it is equal on both sides. he tests it by the fly wheel obtaining the half diamter so as to get the full stroke each way.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning, but during the forenoon it became fine. However in the afternoon it became dull and cold, the wind increased and it began to snow and change into heavy showers of sleet &amp;c and quite cold and disagreable Mr Parker the Saloon Keeper is very ill and not expected to get over it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is a much milder morning I have to attend a meeting to day at Guthries Office to examine into the funds of the Worsley Estate, but could not for the present arrive at a final settlement The engine was started and ran empty and so far seemed to perform well. The man left at noon. Mr Leitch of Montreal was here and finally settled about the crates of bottles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 26 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, in fact too fine for we are very much in want of rain to wash the frost fairly out of the ground Johnstone Gibson has gone up the country to see his farm John McPherson is off work with a sore Henry is also off with with a sore hand. likewise the boy that drives the wood to the furnaces is off with a sore neck, boils &amp;c Dobbie &amp; John Allan are at the fixing of the new stones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning This forenoon is most beautiful warm &amp; bright powerful sun am going to sow Onions this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This is another charming day, but too dry the water is holding out very well Mr Spratt of Montreal &amp; Toronto called to ask about bran Sowed my Onion seed to day, and also parsnips.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 29 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fair morning, but as it advanced showed sights of rain, about 11 oclock it began with a light rain, between 12 all done it became heavier and continued on pretty heavy all the afternoon Rev Hamilton Gibson of Bayfield called this afternoon having come down to pay his taxes on lands in Luther I telegraphed to Goderich for account due on Bayfield lands.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This is a wintry looking morning, the ground white with snow &amp; sleet, then a light shower of fine rain and every appearance of a continuance of it. But no rain fell during the forenoon But the wind got up and blew hard all the afternoon there is a good deal of Property changing hands just now Jas Mays sold 40 feet on Windham St at $125..00 per foot front to Wm Stewart merchant James Davie Esqr sold his two houses opposite Chalmers Church for $3,000 to Mr Cutton, who next day sold it to Hearn for $4,000 cash. Mr McClaggen sold two 1/4 acre lots to Hatch for $3,500</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning for the 1st day of May at 6 oclock it was about 2 degrees below freezing at 7 it was one degree above freezing, and the ice formed during the night was 1/4 inch thick at 1/2 past 10 it began to snow, then fine hail It then turned into snow again untill it was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep in the afternoon began to rain heavy and continued on after dark the wind strong from the East, It really is extraordinary winter looking weather at this time of year</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 3 1875</span></h3> <p>Yesterday 2 May. Ther 35 degree windstrong N.West frequent showers of snow &amp; sleet, dropping from the eves, snow of Saturday laying all over a portion of snow had melted during the afternoon. But at 6 oclock it began to freeze &amp; snow again James Parker, saloon keeper, died at 3 ock {oclock} This morning the wind is due west and the snow disapearing fast, and the sun comming out more powerful than for some days past, the day is turning out fine yet the wind is cold</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>Very fine morning, and the day was bright and moderate weather but most warm. Mr A. D. Ferrier took his departure this afternoon to Scotland</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning but still a great want of heat we ought to expect at this time of the year This is the Monthly Fair and all looking out for a cow for the mens board it began to rain about noon and continued am the afternoon and evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 6 1875</span></h3> <p>There was frost last night and produced ice 1/4 inch thick and has been raining this forenoon and is rather chilly and raw Have got the new pair of millstones all ready for action now this afternoon, and have after got a waggon mounted with a box to convey away the liquid manure from the cattle sheds, having only to back it up behind the elevator which soon fills it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, yet there has been frost last night and then ice formed in tubs of water at the spring. Higinbotham went down to Toronto this morning by early train. I was present when the first load of liquid manure was elevated &amp; powered into the new box waggon made for the purpose. Neither. Dobbie nor Gibson here to day work slack.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, warm in the forenoon, but the South Wind, blew harder in the afternoon, which made it somewhat cooler Have been planting some carrots to day I find that several of the Buckets of the water wheel of the Mill are broken</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 10 1875</span></h3> <p>Yesterday was a great day of rain at least in the afternoon the morning was fine but had strong appearance of rain and it did begin in earnest about 3 oclock, and about 4 it came down a perfect pour of rain &amp; continued. This morning it is dry but the ground has the appearance of having rained heavy during the night and the river has risen rappid, and and at noon was higher from rain in one night than I have seen for 3 years past We had to examine inside of wooden still this morning to clean the air valves, but that did not retard the work much We had a light shower this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This opened out a very fine morning. The water in the river this morning is much higher than I have seen for a long time caused by rain and there is more natural heat to day than we have had yet, and notice that the asparagus is making its appearance, and the Rhubarb will be ready to cut this week. Busey cleaning the mens beds &amp; taking out the stoves &amp; pipes.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>Cold morning from rain during the night strong wind blowing from the N. West, and frequent showers during the day. Mr Kemp the Inspector of the Bank of Commerce has been in town for some days Willies &amp; Nat had a conversation with him to day. I called at Worswicks shop this afternoon and saw a pair of steam engines, made for Sheriff Sutton of Walkertown, they are to be shipped to British Columbia on Saturday first, where he has 20,000 acres of pine land cost of Engines $1350. no boilers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 13 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, &amp; some what like rain I made up my mind to start for Paris by the afternoon train and got there about 7 pm I put up at Bradfords Hotel, which is clean quiet comfortable house and reasonable charges. It came on a light rain but soon went off</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>Rather a dull looking morning and about 9 am it began to rain and continued heavy for an hour and more, when I started for the upper town to make enquirey about my lot of land, I saw a Bricklayer who lives near to it, who thought that $100 per acre was as much as it was worth. Mr Whitlaw thought it worth $120,,00 but could not find any one that would give that I left there at 1/2 past 3 &amp; got home (after stopping over a train at Galt) at 8, 40</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This has been a cold bleak sort of a day and very little growth yet I went out to the Rocks this afternoon, to see what is to be done as to fencing up where the fire ran through Mrs A Mackenzie recd= a telegram from Scotland that her husband sails for this country this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 17 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a tolerably fine morning, yet not warm as might be expected at this time of the year Busey repairing fences, also light waggon now bottom &amp; sides of Basswood.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a beautiful morning warm and fine. Intellegence came that Sheriff Thomas of Hamilton died yesterday morning, aged The Mayor Melvin and a number of our town council went down to Toronto to attend the funeral of the Leut Governor Crawford Mr James Blain called on me this evening on his way home from Georgetown &amp;c, he informed me that all the papers concerning the sale of his mills at Galt and the various water leases, to his Brother Richard, were signed yesterday</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and one of the warmer days of the season, began yesterday to try to find out where the pipe from the spring to the distillery, and after opening it in several places where it must have been frozen, it is thawed to day but at the crossing at the waste gates it was burst and we are now wrapping them up with canvas &amp; white lead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 20 1875</span></h3> <p>Fine morning and warm Mrs Wm A Fisher was delivered of a fine boy of 10 lbs wt early this morning Andrew Fisher arrived from the States this evening at 6 oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a charming morning and there is appearance of rain Some light showers of rain fell during the day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a fine warm growing morning Busey making my half of the fence between John Thomas Cunningham and myself at the Quarry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 24 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning there having been a good shower of rain this morning at 5 am This being the Queens Birth day all work is suspended in town The weather is brightening up and is now fine and warm, and most of the trees in the garden are out in leaf espeaceally the Birches gooseberry bushes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>A fine warm day, quite dry, the water in the River is now begining to get scarser Wheat is still on the decline, and yesterday brought it down in Chicago 3 to 4 cents, there was a perfect panic all sellers and no buyers Still working at the fence at the Quarry, but Cunningham has never touched his part of yet.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, dry and water low A great fire began this evening about 1/2 past 7 in (Galbreaths sadlery shop by Wm Beattie Sadler) at present occupied a Brick building it was fairly gutted but the roof stood to the last and only burnt round the edges but the rest being wooden Tenements 8 in all were of wood were totally burnt up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 27 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine cool morning, quite dry and water getting short William went down to Hamilton this morning Heard word this forenoon that the Eletia steamer had arrived in N York, Mr Mackenzie telegraphs all well There is quite a mania for buying town lots now William returned from Hamilton this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This morning is warm and fine, but very low water in the dam. I am offered $1600 cash for my 8 acre lot near the Catholic Hospital.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a wet dull morning, with fine showers but not warm Yesterday &amp; to day, the crab apples, and Russets are in splendid white blossom</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 31 1875</span></h2> <p>Fine pleasant morning, and very dry,</p> <p>Andrew Fisher started off for Chicago this morning,</p> <p>Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Assurance Co to day,</p> <p>The birch trees are now in full leaf and the Lilacks are in full blossom in the Garden but a number of the plum trees are destroyed by the frost, and some by the Borer</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, cool &amp; pleasant</p> <p>William, Higinbotham, started for Toronto this morning, Mr George Sandilands also went down</p> <p>Mr Alexᵈ {Alexander} Mackenzie my clerk and his son John arrived home to night at 8 , Oclock all quite well,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>There has been a slight showr this morning about enough to lay the dust,</p> <p>The water in the Dam is about running over, this is the monthly fair day, not many cattle in</p> <p>The Merchant Bank at Elora asks $28,000 for Frazers flour Mill, $12,000 would be given by Mr Eby formerly of Salem</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 2 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning signs of rain there has been a considerable breeze to day and shortly after dinner a spark from one of the stalks set fire to the firewood at the back of the Rectifying house, but help being at hand, it was got put out with very little damage, &amp; farther on in the afternoon it caught again in another place which was also observed and put out</p> <p>Reports from Pensylvania inform us of terrible fires in the woods there of the loss of many lives and a whole villiage, 17 saw mills and over Forty Millions feet of sawn lumber, and a great many cattle,</p> <p>3 of our men left my employment and went off to England 1 man &amp; wife &amp; the other 2 to Ireland &amp; probably to New Zealand</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h2> <p>This morning looks also like rain</p> <p>Have been drawing out design for tops of turrets of grainary on a full size, and to get them ready and have them covered with Galvanized iron,</p> <p>I was invited by the Warden (Jas Laidlaw) to accompany the County Council to the Model farm this afternoon to inspect the improvements and the premises and there appears to be a desided, Reform there,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h2> <p>The same dull appearance, as if rain must come is more evident this morning</p> <p>Mr Stephen Boult died to day at noon</p> <p>Have found out to day that they eye of the new mill stones, which was cast by Ingles &amp; Hunter had been defective and was filled up with Babbit Metal and has now to be bored out and plugged,</p> <p>No rain whatever fell to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 7 1875</span></h2> <p>This has been a fine temperate day but no rain</p> <p>Higinbotham, Mackenzie, Wᵐ {William}, and I sat very late to night taking stock of accounts &amp;c</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>This is a very dry morning, and the water in the Dam very low,</p> <p>We are getting the Stone balanced to day by the forman Mr Laurie Jur {Junior}, after getting the plugg in the top of the driver he countersunk it then started the Engine and turned the cockhead more to a point to enable the stone to be balanced more easily and when that is done to turn the cockhead more blunt so as to have more bearing</p> <p>Mr Davis the Inspector is here with the new goverᵗ {government} measure (of Copper) to test the contents of the close receivers,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>No rain yet, the River quite low, Dobbie has been fixing the screens of the Steam Mill Smutt machine, and the Millers are facing the stones and will likely have them going some time tomorrow</p> <p>Davis got the other Receiver tested, and is now making the Rods for each of them of dry cherry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 10 1875</span></h2> <p>Fine morning</p> <p>Higinbotham &amp; I intended to go down to Toronto this morning to see Hon Mr McMaster about Bank matters but there being doubts of him being at home we put it off till further information</p> <p>There was great appearance of rain this afternoon but it went past</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h2> <p>This another very dry warm morning, and no rain</p> <p>A little after 9 oclock this morning, the fire Bell gave the alarm of Fire and it turned out to be a wooden lean=too Mr Soles cargo stone house (that was built by Samˡ {Samuel} Wright the Baker) &amp; there it caught hold of the stable and burnt that also down,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a cold morning and there seems to have been some frost</p> <p>A great many people in town to day to see the great Show</p> <p>The wind blew pretty strong from the West and the sparks from the distillery stalk set fire to the wood several times</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 14 1875</span></h2> <p>This another very cool morning (and so was yesterday)</p> <p>The wind is not so strong to day,</p> <p>Yet we have made a trial of introducing a 1/2 inch steam pipe into the Distillery Stalk to test its power to extinguish the sparks before they get out of the chimney</p> <p>We have got the new pair of stones started this afternoon and they work very well and the 2 pair takes far less steam to drive them now than what they did before the Engine was bored out and the value fixed say about 55 lbs,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>Very pleasant morning but dry, stoped the Steam Engine this morning to examine the Piston to find out what caused a hissing of the Steam at every stroke, and discovered 2 stack places in the rings where rust had collected while standing still and had scratched the inside of the Cylinder sufficient to allow steam to pass,</p> <p>Nat &amp; I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train to have an interview with the Hon Wᵐ {William} McMaster about my Banking account, (I met sir John A McDonald in the street, soon after that was introduced to Hon Mr Mowat the Primer &amp; McDonald the Leuᵗ {Lieutenant} Governor,</p> <p>Wᵐ {William} leaves for Stratford during the night</p> <p></p> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">=WEDNESDAY 16</span></h1> <p>This is a very fine morning, but dry &amp; warm,</p> <p>But it appears as of old, that one evil never comes alone, The Middle head of the Still gave way &amp; went all to peaces, and have set to work to put in a temporary one, so as to finish the mouth, and untill I get all ready for putting in the new one,</p> <p>William started for Montreal by 5 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 17 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a dull dark looking morning, with sure signs of rain for it began slowly about 7 Oclock, and continued a close light shower untill 12 Oclock when it began to brighten, about 4 it became heavy and dull again,</p> <p>We have got the Still finished and going again, with a new head in,</p> <p>James in bed from severe Bleeding at the Nose</p> <p>About 5 Oclock I received a Telegram from WIlliam that he had got there all safe that morning,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h2> <p>This is also a dullish morning but no more rain has fallen</p> <p>It continued warm all day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h2> <p>Another dry warm morning</p> <p>William returned from Montreal by the 2,30 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 21 1875</span></h2> <p>This is also warm dry morning there has been a fair supply of water this forenoon,</p> <p>But the new Stone in the Steam Mill is bothering us a good deal</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Somewhat of a dull morning, and about 8 Oclock it began to rain, but the shower was very light and did not last more than a couple of hours, and then hardly more than barely to lay the dust</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning, calm and warm</p> <p>The fireman &amp; the Carter someway between them drew on the Full amount of water on the Distillery Pumps with such violence as to break the pump rod, last night after the work was over and only to fill the mash tun, And have now set to work to make a new one,</p> <p>Began to prepare for removing the compounding vessels to the Malt house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is folded in upper right hand corner so some words are difficult to read}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 24 [1875]</span></h2> <p>There has been some rain through the [illegible] but not a great deal more than to lay the [dust?]</p> <p>About 1/2 past 5 am the first of Barnams trains of 20 cars and 1/2 an hour thereafter 2 more came on, nearly all of them his own cars fitted up for the purpose for horses, camels, coaches &amp; waggons, also 5 Pulman cars, The ground chosen was down at the Dundas Bridge</p> <p>It was very warm during the middle of the day, but about 1/2 past 3 the sky became dark and the thunder rolled &amp; lightning flashed, and then a pouring rain from the South West and for a while a regular tornado and the Street flooded quite deep, The manager of the Circus had to lower the large Canvas to prevent it being blown away and that alarmed the spectators very much and all of them got drenched to the skin, but they hoisted the canvas again and performed in the evening again the same as if nothing had happened and during that time more rain fell,</p> <p>{four lines of text extend into the entry for the next day}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 28 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, but is brightening up as the day advances,</p> <p>Bank matters again troubling one, Wᵐ {William} goes to Stratford</p> <p>Death of Sir WIliam Logan, geologist appears in the papers this morning, (London) Also terrible floods in France, the city of Toulouse is inundated in the lower parts &amp; 1000 lives said to lost</p> <p>I attended meeting of Directors of the Wellington Assurance Co to day,</p> <p>William went up to Stratford &amp; returns tomorrow</p> <p>David Startup, came to night,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>Fine morning but dull, during the fore part of the day it rained now &amp; then lightly, but in the afternoon it turned out fine,</p> <p>Mr A.M. Clark Esqr {Esquire} of Toronto, had a sale of Town lots in the swamp, some 12 or 14 were sold varying from $100 down to $65 for less than a 1/4 acre,,</p> <p>Have been getting on pretty well with the worms &amp; found a great many joints bad</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day, and have got so far with the copper work but it will take all day tomorrow if I can get the men to work on that day, being the Dominion day</p> <p>Major {written on the line above} General Whyte arrived to night and is going to stay at Higinbothams to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning for the Review of the Malitia {Militia} on the Race course at 1/2 past 9 am</p> <p>I went out between 10 &amp; 11 and saw a great deal of the evolution, marching &amp; countermarching and the cannon firing every now &amp; then</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, and likely to be a very warm day</p> <p>This has been a very warm day and is beginning to tell on the water in the River</p> <p>Went down to the Gass works &amp; saw them putting together the new cast iron purifier 4 in number &amp; all put together with flanges &amp; bolts, all the joints truly plained and set with Red lead putty,</p> <p>Have got all the Copper work done, his time being 8 hours over time and 41 hours regular time board &amp; fare, up &amp; down</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This morning is fine dry weather, and all is bustle at the Camp, and the cars are drawn up at the Station to take the soldiers to Stratford &amp; Goderich I took leave of a number of Officers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 5 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning it rained last night (and also early on Sunday morning) About noon it became quite dark with heavy overhanging clouds and a little after one it began &amp; rained pretty heavy for more than an hour, and continued heavy all the afternoon</p> <p>We are busy laying down the new Stones, that is the 4th pair in the Steam Mill,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This is also a dull morning, close and warm and as the day advanced it began to rain lightly but soon became heavy and rained heavy for several hours</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>This is also a warm day going to be</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 8 1875</span></h2> <p>completed a fence between Rectifying house &amp; Warehouse</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Fine morning and likely to be warm</p> <p>I went down to Toronto by the early train to look after copper to line the New Mash tun with, and also engaged the coppersmith David Startup to come up for to put in,</p> <p>I bought 14 sheets No 16 4 feet x 6 feet at 25 3/4¢ per lbs 5 lbs of spelter a 13¢ 35¢ 5 lbs Boxax {borax} a 5¢</p> <p>Great complaints still about the dullness of trade in Toronto, the freights are so low as 1¢ a Bush for wheat to Kingston</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This is a warm morning and the crops looking fine, We cut a great deal of firewood with the good supply of water we had to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 12 1875</span></h3> <p>This is rather a cool morning, last night and the night before there must have been a slight touch of frost as the leaves of the squash drooped a good deal However as the day advanced it became very warm and fine as for days past and great numbers of Orangemen began to arrive both by train and waggons, all having fine Bands of Music, and Beautiful banners fluttering in the Breeze which was moderately strong enough for that</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and threatening rain and looks rather bad for the Presbyterian Union Picnic The coppersmith Davide Startup began to work to day and to pay him $3 per day and I find his help, or his offer was $3.50 &amp; find his own help &amp; board them both, which I did not approve of as they generally have mere boys.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine warm morning, and going to be a very warm day attended the Examination of the Boys</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 15 1875</span></h3> <p>Very warm morning William starts for Hamilton this morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning there having been a fine shower during the night, about 8 oclock it darkened again and began to rain. The men are getting out a dry Elm stick for the rake of the mash tum as I could not get a price of Oak, which I would prefer.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning As the day advanced it is getting very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 19 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning. But yesterday was dull and there had been a fine shower during the early morning &amp; also about 7 o,clock To day it has been a pleasant day so far as the weather is concerned But Mr McMaster the President of the Bank of Commerce was here and we had a considerable discussion about giving a mortgage on more property than I was willing to give, &amp; how the board may decide I cannot tell. I am notwithstanding going on with the copper lining for mash tun We have quit mashing &amp; only running of the old beer</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning but very dry and river low The Road &amp; Bridge committee are relaying the Bridge with new top planks, the main 3 inch planking are likely to stand for a couple of years longer, &amp; they have made a new side walk &amp; broader than before</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is also a fine morning by dry. Have taken out the copper of the old mash tun to day, for to work it up into. measure pipes &amp;c A strong West wind was blowing, and the dry brush in the swamp was set fire to by one of the locomotives is supposed, and burned with great furey &amp; had to send men to take down parts of the fence to stop it from running. N. West There was a fire in town last night, and, John Hall furn {furniture?} shop &amp; 2 stables A Bank meeting appointed tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 22 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a warm morning, dry and Dusty {this paragraph is starred} Began to day to take out the old mash tun, and cut out the floor large enough to admit the new one We find the feet of several of the posts rotten and must be replaced with new one. Alfred Stroud here and settled for shop Have a good deal of trouble with the fire on the Bridget Farm John Idington came down by the 5 oclock train &amp; retu=d at 1,20 am Had a meeting at the Bank this evening with Mr Cemp the inspector</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>Fine morning but every thing dry as tinder Met Mr Cemp again this morning at the Bank and signed an agreement {this line is starred} It was to day we took down the mash tun. Had 3 men out fighting the fire&amp; in the afternoon 2 more to stop the burning of the stump fence, and arrest it from catching the trees, all being so very dry</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is another warm dry morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 26 1875</span></h2> <p>Of anything a dull morning, with a fine shower of rain but it did not much more than lay the dust, in the afternoon it became as dry as ever, and the wind got up again and started the fire</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning</p> <p>WIlliam went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, John Idington &amp; wife went by the same train on their way to the Salt Water</p> <p>John Brown Esqr {Esquire} late of Hamilton here on return from Luther Duncan McDonald</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESAY 28</span></h2> <p>Fine warm morning</p> <p>Great failure in New York yesterday. The firm of Duncan Therman &amp; Co. Bankers with liabilities of about 6,000,000</p> <p>We have got the old Still out of its place, and it was not so much decayed as I expected to find it, and might have been used a couple years longer</p> <p>A great fire to night it turned out to be the large Barn built by Wᵐ {William} Day &amp; now owned by Sherif Grange was entirely consumed, it began about 11 pm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 29 1875</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning, with shortness of water</p> <p>We have now got the Mash tun into its place and have begun to cut the gutters in the bottom</p> <p>William went of to x [Goderich and perhaps to] Bayfield by the 6pm train {text was added after by adding an x and writing the rest of the sentence on the line above]</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h2> <p>Another fine morning but all too dry</p> <p>as the day advanced the wind got up pretty strong &amp; had to send men out to watch the fire</p> <p>We have got all the channels of the Mash tun cut out and have now the strips about ready to put down Have also been taking down the stone wall for to lay the beams on to support the new still,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31</span></h2> <p>This is another very dry morning, And have again to send a man out to watch the fire</p> <p>William came home from Goderich by the 5 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 2 1875</span></h2> <p>The wind yesterday turned to the East and was cool and had the appearance of rain but none fell, the wind was very strong,</p> <p>This morning is quite cool and as dry as ever, and as the morning advanced the wind is increasing and blowing the fire back from the Barn &amp; burning more fencing</p> <p>At One Oclock it became alarming, and Smiths house on the East side &amp; Lobans house on the N. West side of the Grand Trunk tack were in great danger in the former case the Steam fire Engine turned out and extended the hose from the Dam to near the house &amp; did good service,</p> <p>Began to screw down the copper to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This morning is dull, and a shower seems to have fallen during the night, a little after 7 am it began to rain very light and continued more or less throughout the day</p> <p>We are getting on well with the copper lining of the Mash tun the Bottom is finished and the side lining is being put in</p> <p>John C Allans child baptized by Dr Hogg to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 5 1875</span></h2> <p>Although this is a dull morning there has been little or no rain</p> <p>The mill cow calved this forenoon and does not appear to have any strength to go about</p> <p>The cow died about 10 Oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning raining hard a considerable time, and also through the night</p> <p>Beran to the Wooden Still this morning, and got down the bottom and then all the stones round about</p> <p>The copper smith has got the pipes for the new colums made, &amp; is now making a new pipe for the "blow off", slope,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h2> <p>Dull with a slight drizzling rain at times</p> <p>We melted off the joint of the old acending worm and filled them with rozen to be ready on Monday to straighten them to a larger diameter &amp; to be added to the large worm</p> <p>Got all the heads in the still and several tempory hands put on which appears to draw it together pretty well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 9 1875</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning the rain is close &amp; light but got fair afterwards</p> <p>This Monday morning was fine, I went down to Toronto about copper work and to examine the large rectifying still that formerly was Gooderham &amp; Worts and find it will suit if we can make a bargin</p> <p>Hee {We?} asks for it as it stands $750</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, and we are setting the blow off valve in the bottom of the Still</p> <p>Also taking out the old trough, in the roof and putting up the spare one that has been laying out of doors so long, I think was made about the same time as the other</p> <p>Have also got a new hearing on the line of shafting as the level that drivers the mashins rake is turned the other way,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h2> <p>We had a dry forenoon, but a wet afternoon the first shower about 1/2 past 1 was heavy.</p> <p>Have been working at the line of shafting in distillery, and also taking out the worm in second worm tub next the heater,</p> <p>And Dobbie has been in the Mill setting the eye &amp; ajusting the spindle in another I had to Temper the toe which appeared to be soft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 12 1875</span></h2> <p>Dry morning</p> <p>We are getting on with the hooping of the Still with 4 inch Band iron</p> <p>William went up to London by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Very dry weather, and find that the late rain have not extinguished the fire in the ground out on the York road farm,</p> <p>WIlliam returned from London by way of Brantford to night by the last train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h2> <p>This is a very close warm morning</p> <p>The spirits are all done were finished last night, So that the Rectifying still is standing still,</p> <p>More failures in Toronto</p> <p>Have got the hooping of the Still done to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 16 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning, and a light shower fell during the night, I had a Wacthman appointed, to look after some blackgards {word crossed out, illegible} that have been frequenting the cattle sheds at night with Mary Ogilvie in company, he heard and saw them but was not able to arrest them</p> <p>Have been getting pretty well to day in getting the pipes on doubles, and top of Still, checked out Charger and some staves set to begin with, got the spindle set for the last pair of new stones</p> <p>WIlliam Fisher began to work at the Distillery</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>This had been a very fine day, close of any thing, with a few drops of rain but no shower</p> <p>Have felt a good deal of pain twice to day &amp; found that my Truss had slipped of the right spot, &amp; allowing my bowels to come down,</p> <p>Dobbie has been adjusting the millstone and ballancing it</p> <p>This is the first day of the Sauger fest at Berlin</p> <p>I signed Bond for Compounding Licence to day</p> <p>J.C. Couper wife with Daughter &amp; her child 6 weeks old (a Boy) came here to day. the latter lately from Illinois</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h2> <p>This has been of any thing a dull close day</p> <p>have got the charger on the still finished,</p> <p>Have drawn out the enlargement of the copper Still to day and aim about calculating the cost of the alteration,</p> <p>Dobbie got the stone in the mill balanced and the coggs pared,</p> <p>WIlliam went down to Toronto at 11 Oclock to attend meeting of Wᵐ {William} Griffiths Creditors,</p> <p>It began to rain about 5 Oclock and continued for an hour or more,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 19 1875</span></h2> <p>This morning had the appearance of a wet day, It keeps fair during the forenoon, but about one Oclock it began and rained most of the afternoon</p> <p>Booths coppersmiths shop in Toronto was burnt down last night about 7 Oclock loss about $14,00</p> <p>I am trying to get the line of shafting in the Distillery which has been put in line, finished to day so as to get the pumps going</p> <p>J.C. Couper came to night, staying at C Davidsons</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and rainey like</p> <p>Coupers folks went all off this forenoon home,</p> <p>some light showers only</p> <p>A man was shot yesterday evening near the Rifle Range House on the York Road called Yates by one Marks</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning,</p> <p>light showers towwards noon &amp; about 2 Oclock a heavy shower of hailstons came on and then heavy rain, and continued with very little intermission all the afternoon</p> <p>Have got pretty well with the work to day</p> <p>The {Montejuce?} is again set, and all the pipes fitted to it</p> <p>Have resolved to alter the copper Still &amp; not to purchase Booths</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 23 1875</span></h3> <p>Last night was quite cold for the season, and I was told by some that there was frost this morning. But it turned out a very fine day. But notwithstanding all the rain we have had, the supply of water in the River is still very light and could only drive one run of stones all day, the Boiler was being cleaned out Began to day and took down the column of the copper still and brought it to the Blacksmith Shop and took it apart. have been making pattern for air pipes. We went up this evening and bid farewell to Archdeacon Palmer and wife who leave on Wednesday morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is a fine cool morning and still working at the patterns yet, it takes three times the time it would take me if I had all my tools and things in order, for they are all to seek when wanted C. H. Finch one of Booths men came wanting to be employed, so I took him on at $2,50 a day and find himself. John Idington here Mr Kemp Bank inspector also when certain documents were read over and signed and John went off n Willies wife was safely delievered of a girl this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>Fine morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 26 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning getting ready to leave for Toronto at 8 oclock Higinbotham and family start for Southhampton at noon Got a letter of introduction from Mr Wort to see the gass works</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h3> <p>Very warm morning The gass company have got the town steamer filling their new tank</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h2> <p>This has been a very warm day Have got on pretty well this week with our work, but the copper still is going to take far more work than was estimated at first The new tank at the gass works has given way, and water running out at the sides, all of which is for want of proper ramming and puddling the outside with clay Nat returned to night alone</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 30 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and pretty warm Attended full meeting of Directors of Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. when a considerable amount of Business was done Nat went down to Galt by early train, thence to Hamilton and Toronto</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is a warm dry morning I have not felt so well to day, from downward pressure in my bowels</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning Monthly Fair to day, but the attendance is but small, I was up in town, but felt so very uncomfortable from pressure that I came down soon, have got the copper still in peices &amp; spread on the floor Great fire in Berlin {now Kitchener} to day it began about noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 2 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning, and during the forenoon it was very close &amp; warm about 12 oclock as the noon Bell was ringing the rain began light at first and than became very heavy till about 2 when it seased for a short time and then began again. The cellars on Windham Street were again flooded. Have got the scroles bent to the proper circle and David Startup is cutting out the peices for enlarging the top and bottom Have begun the new goose tub an Oval one {space left blank for measurements} by {space blank again for measurements} long and 7 feet Have all of fine dry 2 inch clear pine. Parker is making a pair of rings for a manhole in side of still 15 inches diameter.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>Dull kind of morning, and warm all the forenoon but at 12moclock it began to rain and a little, but in the afternoon it began again and continued for some time This is our Fast Day Startup is getting pretty well with the work he is brazing the rims that goes around the top and bottom of the still, have got the 26 2 inch pipes from Booth for the gooze</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This has been a very fine day, dry and cool. Went out with Gideon Hood to examine the farm, and found large patches of the ground has been burnt up quite deep a foot &amp; more in some places. have got the Oval goose tub put together this evening and ready for hooping on Monday all made of the best clear dry pine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 6 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a fine cool morning and dry with a fine breese for drying the grain that is out The copper smith has begun to punch the holes ready for reviting the head of the still, each of the rings is all brazed together in one peice William started this evening for Chatham by the Great Western I intend on going down to Hamilton tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning. I started for Hamilton by the 6,45 train. got an introduction to the manger of the Gassworks there, Mr Littlehales who kindly showed me all through</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is a dry warm morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 9 1875</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a dull morning with indications of rain, and a few drops fell befor 8 oclock The coppersmith is riveting the rim to the head of the still, and farther on in the day was turning over the edge of the head of the still, this {Allan drew a small diagram of a funnel, of the still's head} the other man is still working at the goose soldering in the upright pipes Had a telegram from William who got to Chicago late last night and leaves there tomorrow morning. It began to rain about 6 pm but only lightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is quite a dull cool morning, with a considerable amount of dew on the ground</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a clear cold frosty morning the side walks are quite white with frost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 13 1875</span></h3> <p>This was a cool morning but dry got the sides of the Still soldered in the inside all over the heads of the rivits. We got the goose on its place and set up the tub all ready for hooping</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and at times somewhat cloudy and looking like rain Have been getting on tolerably well with the copper still and got it all ready for Meeting of Directors Wellington Mutual to day Got the fire started in the distillery this afternoon Went up to Ingles foundry and found that they are now pretty well on with the smoke box &amp; stalk for the chimney Then went on to the Exhibition ground, the attendance was thin, being the first day of the show</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This morning appeared cloudy &amp; like rain but it passed off, and the roads continued very dusty. The attendance at the show to day was not so large as at last years show on the 2d day Considerable progress was made to day in riviting the head on the still. the distillery was not lighted to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 16 1875</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and a very fine rain is beginning during the whole of the forenoon it rained close and at times heavy yet a great many strangers came by the cars to the show it was more moderate in the afternoon but cold and disagreable. Had a good deal of trouble in turning over the still to prepare it for the bottom Began to Mash, the first time in the new tub</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>Cool dull morning and chilly after the rain We got the bottom tried on the still this morning, and David is now gathering it together so as to fit more tightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but chilly. It has taken us all the forenoon to get the still turned over on its side and put it in position for soldering round the rivit heads I have to day been seized with an attack of Lumbago which disabled me very much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 20 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cool [raw?] morning &amp; must have been frost last night there was some white on the sidewalks</p> <p>God the bottom of the Still all tinned with a thick coating of solder over the rivits and attempted to raise it up in its place but the joints would not permit it and had to lift the upper ones as well as the floor below,</p> <p>This afternoon was wet &amp; cold</p> <p>The papers report 2 feet of snow at Quebec this morning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This was a cool morning</p> <p>Got a mason from Dobbie to hold up under the copper boiler, he began after dinner</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>Fine morning but frosty and snow near Goderich the mason still at work under the boiler</p> <p>began to raise the worm tub up stairs fully 2 feet and have got the pipe from the goose to the worm on</p> <p>Mrs A &amp; J went out to Rockwood, (about a girl</p> <p>the Beer pump burst in the main barrel</p> <p>The mason finished up with the patching a little at the wall under the 3 chamber still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 23 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a very cold morning, white frost on the sidewalks, and our gardin Pump frose fast</p> <p>got the large pipe on that conducts the vapour from the copper still to the column,</p> <p>I am still troubled with Lumbago</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>This was a fine dry morning</p> <p>Have found it necessary to make a new and larger tester at the worms mouth, the old one being only large enough to hold 44 gallˢ {gallons} where it requires to hold over 70</p> <p>Mrs A and I went down to Fishers MIlls and found Peter Idington going out of doors, they were thrashing to day with 10 span of Horses, Walter had built a large fine Barn with large storage for turnips, and ample room for feeding a number of cattle We left at 2 returned 1/4 to 8,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and looks like rain,</p> <p>a few very light showers fell but not enough to lay the dust</p> <p>Arthur Hogges died this morning aged 58</p> <p>I had to go home earlier this afternoon as the Lumbago was getting very painful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 27 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a cool morning but I was not able to get out of Bed, and was hardly able to turn myself with pains, Yesterday morning about 3 Oclock when I had with great difficulty got my leg over the bed a severe pain seized me in both sides (as seemed to me) at the same moment as if I had been jambed between 2 locomotives &amp; had to fall back into bed again, &amp; has been shifting down to my ancle, and is more like Thiatica {sciatica} We are progressing with the copper work</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and not so cold</p> <p>I feel a great deal better this morning &amp; was able to get on my clothes after Breakfast and look over the works</p> <p>I think we will get rid of the coppersmiths in a day or two now,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and I among many others was disapointed at not seeing the Eclipse of the Sun at 6 am to 7,30 for I only saw the sun slightly for 2 minutes &amp; then was too low to get a proper view of it, but it was seen at the distillery at that time quite plain for a minute or so,</p> <p>There was a good deal of rain to day, &amp; a great deal of lightning after dark and Thunder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 30 1875</span></h2> <p>This morning was dry, but cold &amp; raw</p> <p>But through the day several showers &amp; cold</p> <p>The paper this morning inform us of great destruction of property last night by the Thunder storm many Barns having been struck with lightning</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 1</span></h2> <p>This has been a dry day morning but cold in the early part, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant</p> <p>We got the two chargers and the copper still measured to day and all boiled up, to test its tightness, only one small leak in the still was discovered, and the checking of an iron overflow pipe, Mr Reeves of the Grand Trunk freight Department was here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is quite wintry looking morning, all the sidewalks are white with frost and the remains of a shower of hailstones, The first charge was put in the copper still this morning, say 1100 galls {gallons}</p> <p>We had to stop the distillery to day, and shut of the water from the race to enable us to put in an additional pipe to conduct the water down to the new cold water pump that is to supply the extra demand for cooling the worm &amp; goose, and are trying to get the New Tester finished &amp; put in its place to day while not running,</p> <p>The Copper smiths got done to day and left for home, We got up the peice of new stalk to day and the spark catcher box in good time to day, also busy putting water pipe for new pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>This is somewhat of a cloudy morning but as the day advances it seems to clear up and turn out fine, We have not got the distillery started yet as the building could not be finished on Saturday night But the Rectifying house is charged and going all right</p> <p>I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. E. Wiman Esqr {Esquire} (of Dunn [Winie &amp; Co?] at 3.30 on his way West</p> <p>am getting stones drawn over to the river lot,</p> <p>Our new (Goulds) Pump came to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning with a slight drizzling rain</p> <p>Miss Bleaney left Higinbotham this morning for New York</p> <p>I notice this morning the death in Hamilton of one of my old aquaintance Mr John Fairgrieve on Sabbath evening the 3 Inst Born at Galashiels 11th Aug 1811and came to Canada in 1833 and shortly after became aquainted with him at the Wharf at Dundas.</p> <p>I went through Mr Raymonds sewing Mach {machine} factory which is now nearly finished, the carpenters are at work completing the benches tables et cetera all round the shops, and a great many of the heavy &amp; light Machines lathes et cetera are being set in their places &amp; the shafting being hunt, &amp; men fitting up One of Worswicks Steam Engines, they are also fitting up a noval heating apperatus with a fan</p> <p>Count Chaneery is Sitting</p> <p>{Drawing on the right hand side of the page. Long rectangle in the centre and on either side there are triangle-like shapes that are open at the top. Looks like it was drawn in pencil then traced with a pen. Likely the Noval apparatus, as under word}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This being our Monthly Fair day, has turned out to be at least a very unfavourable morning raining heavy and cold. The fare was poorly attended from the day being wet, between 3 &amp; 4 Oclock it poured down very heavy, There was also some Thunder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 7 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a raw cool morning but dry, but yet it continued cold though the sun shone through for the most of the forenoon</p> <p>About 4 Oclock it began to rain, and continued for half an hour</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h2> <p>This is also a cool morning but dry, We had to disconect the water pumps but found nothing in it, and all went on well after starting</p> <p>Williams wife infant and little George started for Montreal this afternoon at 5 Oclock William Fisher accompanied them</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night the side walks &amp; grass all white, This has the appearance of going to be a very fine day, Recᵈ {Received} a note that Mr Alexander wants me particularly to go out immeaditly after dinner Mr Alan &amp; I went out before One Oclock, and found that Mrs Alexander had died at 1/2 past 11 not long after the note to me was written, her age is 65 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cool morning, with some frost on the planks of the sde walks, we have plenty of water in the Dam, and the water mill going with 3 pair of stones, James Allan has been at the Bayfield all last week to arrange about the sale of his land, Hugh Black of Fergus was found hanging this morning quite dead in one of the Brick houses of the G. Western Station the verdict of the jury was,</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This is a dry cold morning, cold Westerly wind blowing, Had to stop for a couple of hours to examine into the coil of the still as it was making much less distilled water than formerly, and on testing it with cold water found out 2 holes in the new coil, sent Harley &amp; Heather 50 lbs more copper a 18¢ Peter Idington &amp; wife here to day</p> <p>Mr James Blain &amp; Mrs Blain of Galt appear to have sailed to day from Quebec in the steamer Sarmatian. Capᵗⁿ {Captain} Aird, master</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night, morter laying out was very hard, but this is going to be a fine clear day, I went out this morning to the Cemetry to if Mrs Alexanders Grave was ready and found all right</p> <p>George Sandilands died this morning at his Brothers house aged 38 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 14 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a charming morning for this time of the year and will be very favourable for the visit of the Leuᵗ {Lieutenant} Govornor of Ontario to day by the 10 Oclock train</p> <p>The Governor arrived at the time appointed and after receiving an address from the Council, went up to the Model farm ,</p> <p>Mrs Mather&amp; her neice from Toronto paid me a visit to day, and I did not attend the reception</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h2> <p>This is quite a rainy morning, and very unfit for outdoor work, yet as we are laying down pipes to, and from the Rectifying house, we must push on and get them laid and the trenches filled up</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, but no rain, so that we will be able to finish the covering up of the pipes</p> <p>Had to drill a hole through the Brass piston rod of the spirit pump this morning as the screw into the crophead was too slack and came out,</p> <p>I attended the funeral of Thos {Thomas} Sandilands but not as far as the Cemetery it was so chilly &amp; raw and flakes of snow falling, There was a large attendance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>This is somewhat of a wintry looking morning, but rather less so than yesterday, Sabbath morning 17th, at a 1/4 to 9 small flakes of snow began to fall about a yard apart, there shortly after closer &amp; closer and in 10 minutes after it began, it came on quite heavy, and did not melt at first, at 10,30 Temp 34° and snowing heavy about 1 Oclock it had stopped and became soft,</p> <p>This forenoon a good deal melted away</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h2> <p>This is rather a promising morning, and very little of the snow remaining,</p> <p>Working at cattle sheds repairs of floors, windows et cetera and Johnston Gibson at spouts for new Mash tuns</p> <p>Went up after dinner with W Hamilton Tome {Tomb} stone cutter to arrange about cutting letters on the Monument</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, but the Mill Dam had a thin coating of ice over it, which very soon melted away, the day being mild</p> <p>Hamiltons man began to letter the Tome stone about 11 Oclock, and at 3 Oclock, I changed the inscription and ordered sunk pannels on 3 sides</p> <p>William went to Brantford &amp; Paris this morning,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 21 1875</span></h2> <p>This is quite a mild morning, and not unlike rain,</p> <p>William returned from Brantford at noon,</p> <p>And N. Higinbotham and I intend leaving for Montreal by the 5 Oclock train</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 28 1875</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning &amp; not hard frost but it is time to take in cabbage &amp;c which we are doing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 1 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a blustering morning with showers of snow and sleet and the afternoon also, likewise the evening</p> <p>This morning though cold yet dry, and as the day advanced it became milder and the most of the snow melted away, We began this morning to clean out the Boiler of the Rectifying house, and had down the boiler maker from Ingles foundry who lightened the ends of the tubes and also a leak in front of the fire box where a crack was discovered, &amp; he got done by dark, We also took down the shafting &amp; straightened the line of it and put a key into the coupling instead of the steel pin through it,</p> <p>got up the Hale stove in Priory to day, William went down to Hamilton this morning,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a colder morning &amp; harder frost</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h2> <p>There has been a hard frost through the night and the Dam is all frozen over, We have begun this morning to fit up the New water pump for the Rectifying Pump</p> <p>This is the Monthly Fair Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 4 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a frosty morning the Dam still frozen over But the day turned out very fine, went out to the Cemetery in the forenoon, and then started with Mr A down to Aberfoyle and found the roads very hard</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h2> <p>This has been a moderate morning, but the frost has an effect in reducing the water in the Dam</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h2> <p>This was a fine mild morning</p> <p>The forenoon has been milder than yesterday</p> <p>The mildness of the afternoon enduced me to get some Morter made and pointed up a great many chinks in the logs at the East end of the Priory, We are still working at the new water Pump - All three New fermenting tuns are charged for the first time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 8 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a most splended day, mild and Autumn like,</p> <p>This is a fine morning though dull yet very mild, still the ice is on the Dam yet</p> <p>I went up with the men with a load of turf for the graves &amp; got most all of them covered a fresh &amp; will finish them tomorrow</p> <p>We are still working at the new pump,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, but dry, yet looks very much like rain or snow, the temperature is about 30° to 31°</p> <p>I went up again this forenoon and finished all the Graves with fresh turf, and likewise covered the grave of the late Mrs George Worsley, and did not leave untill I had completed the whole by 1, Oclock</p> <p>Started the Steam Engine this afternoon as the water is getting light</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h2> <p>It has been raining all last night and this there is a coat of snow on the ground and still falling bot rain and sleet which seems now to melt as fast as it falls</p> <p>Had to repair the Water wheel of the Mill to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 11 1875</span></h2> <p>A little frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became quite mild and soft, and turned out a very fine day</p> <p>A Mr Robertson from Glasgow was here to day, he is a flour and Butter Merchant</p> <p>Have been making some iron Barrels for holding hot ashes when taken out of the stoves</p> <p>Went out to the Great Western station to meet Alfred Stroud</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h2> <p>This was another very fine morning, and as the day advanced it became an exceedingly pleasant day</p> <p>In the afternoon Mrs A &amp; I went out to see Mr Alexander, and found him but moderately well</p> <p>Between Steam and water we are running 5 pair of stones at present,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h2> <p>This was quite a different kind of morning cold, and snowing but it melted as fast as it fell, but during the middle of the day it was not so bad, a great many Buggies and waggons in town to day, &amp; there was a well filled market, We have 5 pair of stones on to day also,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 15 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was quite stormy and a good deal of snow fell, which made walking to Church rather unpleasant, It is somewhat milder to day but slight showers of fine snow is still falling, Which continued during the day off &amp; on Attended our annual Church Meetting for the election of Office bearers &amp; examination of a/cs {accounts}</p> <p>Peter Idington was here and both called at Gutheries Office &amp; got a statement of afc {account} also a cheque for $151,,15 which Mr Isington took charge of</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h2> <p>This is a stormy morning, snow falling pretty heavy but as the ground is very wet, there is less prospect of laying so as to make sleighing,</p> <p>It is stated to day that Mr J Williamson of the Golden Lion has bought the shop he is in at present for $13,500 from F Chadwick &amp; also the shop next to it from Sandilands for $11,000, so that property is not falling in value.</p> <p>William Fisher came home from Montreal through the night,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h2> <p>There was hard frost last night, the glass stood at 20° at 7 am, more snow has also fallen so that the ground is all covered with snow but by no means enough for sleighing</p> <p>Have begun this morning to break out stuff for 2 more fermenting tuns of same size as those made last, Wᵐ {William} Fisher is helping with the Tuns</p> <p>I attended the funeral of the late James Wallace who died at Orangeville &amp; brought to our Cemetery, he was 77 years old,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 18 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustry morning, with occasional showers of snow, there was frost last night which froze the ruts in the roads and made them very rough</p> <p>Wᵐ {Willilam} went down to Toronto by the 11 am train to meet Guest</p> <p>We sent all the planks for the tuns up to Stewarts plaining Mill and got them all done in about 5 hours, plained on both sides,</p> <p>David, Andrew and Annie have the measles</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning and the streets are wet As the day advances the snow is melting away</p> <p>Wᵐ returned from Toronto at 10 Oclock</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning the glass at 32° as the day advanced, it became quite mild and the roads slushy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 22 1875</span></h2> <p>It froze pretty sharp last night, at 7 this morning the glass stood at 20° below freezing, but became milder as the day advanced</p> <p>I went up to Raymonds new shop to examine their boiler feed pump has found it far too small for my purpose, I found them taking out their heater out of the ground, which described on the 5th October, And he is not putting in another of the same construction, but 44 inches diam {diameter} instead of 36 inches, and 200 two inch tubes 15 feet long, in place of [illegible word, crossed out] 30 three inch tubes 12 feet long, the new shell is made of 3/16 th pates</p> <p>M.P. Ryan Esqr {Esquire} M.P. of Montreal has failed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h2> <p>This is a milder morning but dull and dark, and turning to thaw, and after breakfast the mist fell like fine rain, have been at the Foundry looking for a larger feed pump for the distillery Boiler, but on further consideration it was thought that to increase the speed of the present one would do, &amp; have resolved to try that</p> <p>Called in at the gass works and found that they got their Boiler built in all the pipes round the walls for heating and that they will start the fire for the first time this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h2> <p>This is a dull cold morning, threatning Snow But as the advances it is getting much colder and the is blowing pretty fresh from the N West</p> <p>we are getting on well with dressing the edges of the Staves for the tuns</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 25 1875</span></h2> <p>This was a very sharp morning 18° below freezing, the ice on the Dam strong enough for plenty of skaters taking advantage of the dry day I may say fine winter day though cold</p> <p>I had to place a Constable in charge of the Bridges farm houses, as Wᵐ {William} Heavar {Hewar?} who was granted leave to live in the house while he was in the employ of the tenant Alfred Stroud but after his services were discontinued he persisted is staying there after the Lease had expired on Sabbath the 21st and began to remove floors &amp; doors from the outhouses which I stopped</p> <p>Have got all the staves dressed on the edges now &amp; the 2 bottom ready,</p> <p>Johnston Gibson took away his tool chest this afternoon</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning and quite a change from yesterday, and during the forenoon it rained for some time, and the afternoon it also rained and continued dark all the time</p> <p>The roads are getting sloppy again</p> <p>Mr Weir from Thorold called, he is from Straven in Scotland</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h2> <p>This a somewhat better morning</p> <p>As the day advanced it became better but clear and cold for some time in the afternoon</p> <p>Mrs A &amp; I went to see Mr Alexander and found him very poorly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 29 1875</span></h2> <p>This is a very cold morning, the wind strong from the North &amp; N. West &amp; blew hard all night</p> <p>As the day advances it is getting colder, the wind is desperately cold</p> <p>Went out to the York Road farm and allowed Heavar {Hewar?} to take away the things he left, and I got the key of the House,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h2> <p>This is another cold morning at 6 Oclock the glass stood at Zero, and at 7 am it was 3° below</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 1</span></h2> <p>The frost is not so keen this morning and the snow is making its appearance more freely</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 2 1875</span></h2> <p>This was more of a wintry morning, with showers of snow</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h2> <p>This morning the glass was 17° above Zero and turned out a very fine day</p> <p>This was our Feast Day in our Church</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h2> <p>This is a soft foggy morning,and as the day advanced a thaw came on which made the streets sloppy</p> <p>In the afternoon a drizzling rain came on being short of cut firewood we set to work with a fair supply of water and cut a very large pile of it have not got the first fermenting tun finished after the men having off at other work for 3 days or so,</p> <p>Mr Alexander is not so well this morning,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 6 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very unpleasant day for walking light rain fell and froze as it fell making the road extremely slippery in going to Church &amp; continued all day,</p> <p>This morning was of any thing worse having continued raining &amp; freezing during the night and all day, much the same as yesterday</p> <p>The men took the staves of the fermenting tun appart after fitting the hoops, And laid down the bottom of the next, Dobby was absent all day</p> <p>It began to snow in the evening and about 2 or 3 inches fell,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h2> <p>There is a fine coating of snow on the hard icy ground but about 9 am a fine rain like wet mist began to fall, and about 10 it turned to rain, which if it continued destroy the prospects of sleighing,</p> <p>Towards the middle of the afternoon John &amp; I went out to the York Road farm in the cutter for the first time this winter, To examine the ground for the best locality for Building 2 hog pens, &amp; also with the view of taking advantage of the best site for not creating any nucence {nuisance}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h2> <p>This morning began with a shower of snow which made it excellent sleighing,</p> <p>I went out with Mr Gideon Hood to see if it would suit to build them on the Rocks farm next to the inside creek, But he considered it by far too great a distance to have the slop, And will therefor have to Build them on the nearest farm, I got advice from Guthrie on the Law of nucience {nuisance}</p> <p>WIlliam and Higinbotham went down to Hamilton this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 1875</span></h2> <p>There was more snow falling this morning and a little during the day</p> <p>Great hurry is making it in the New Town Hall to get properly washed out, the Plastering is finished &amp; all the scaffolding out of the way, the Cheque for Duties to day was no less than $9257,74</p> <p>William returned by the last train this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h2> <p>A little snow falling this morning , and the weather is mild</p> <p>This is the Fat Cattle Show day and a great many fine large animals were exhibited Oxen, sheep &amp; pigs, and a splended display of Fouls of all kinds, and the day turned out exceedingly fine, which brought a great many people to attend Kennedys Concert for the opening of the New Hall in the addition of the market House,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h2> <p>It is snowing pretty close this morning and will greatly improve the sleighing</p> <p>And during the day there was frequent showers of snow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 13 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning we found a fresh coating of snow</p> <p>This morning we find a heavier coating which will add greatly to the sleighing which is now very good But as the weather is very mild and the drops falling from the roofs it may turn to thaw yet</p> <p>Both Alice &amp; Eddy have the Measles,</p> <p>I had two of the Shortreeds here to day Estimating for the construction of the 2 large hog pens I was about to build on the farm on the York Road, The price of the lumber laid down here from Barry at $11 pr M delᵈ {delivered} out on the Ground is the only reasonable portion of cost, More snow has fallen this evening J.C. Couper was here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h2> <p>This is a fine pleasant winter morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, there is a pretty full market to day It is positively ascertained That important documents have been Registered that was promised should not be done without some urgent cause or break of faith,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning with a light shower of snow, The wind is from the South East, and frequent showers of snow through the day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>This is a cold morning with a light flurry of snow but through the day it got milder</p> <p>Higinbotham &amp; I went up to Stratford by the 6 oclock train, and was met at the Station by John &amp; his double gray team, the night was cold and stormy and drifting a good deal,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h2> <p>This was a pritty cold morning in Stratford We left by train at 1/2 past 9</p> <p>Have men out at the farm fixing a pump to clear the lower floor of the Barn of water,</p> <p>between 5 &amp; 6 the Thermometer stood about Zero</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h2> <p>This is a very sharp morning at 7 a little below Zero the middle of the day it was clear and the Sun shone out for a while, The men went out again to deepen the well for the pump at the farm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 20 1875</span></h2> <p>Yesterday a very cold day, at 8 Oclock it was 5° below Zero and about 11 and we went to Church 1/2° below zero And at 10 pm was again 5° below</p> <p>This morning at 1/2 past 6 am it was 9° above Zero, and became milder as the day advanced, and after 2 pm it became quite soft on the roads and has the appearance of a thaw,</p> <p>The men were out at the Barn with the pump again &amp; to bring it in to thaw it,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning and the roads quite soft, and the water begining to drop from the eves, as the day advanced it began to rain lightly and continued so more or less all day</p> <p>The men were out at the farm fixing the protection for the pump</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h2> <p>This is another soft morning &amp; quite mild</p> <p>And as the day advanced the streets became very slushey and the gutters running with water, the snow is mostly washed of the roads and poor prospects for sleighing at Christmas</p> <p>Recᵈ {Received} interest to day on Mrs McLeans, Mortgage from Thomson &amp; Jackson $20,,88</p> <p>Mr Alexander very poorly to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 23 1875</span></h2> <p>Tis is a remarkably fine mild morning the Sun shining out, but the streets and crossing are very muddy, and little or no snow except along the hard trodden part of the roads and the sides of fences in the Country, P Idington came up this morning, He drew, Anguss, Interest, &amp; Thomas &amp; Jackman {vig?} $32 less his $4 advance &amp; I paid her $28, she paid me $4 on a/c of what I advanced, leaving $1,, due me,</p> <p>The Execution of {blank space} for the murder of his wife took place in the Jaol yard this morning he died without the least struggle whatever Heave been repairing the Steam Mill bridge, Mr Alexander very ill last night some better this morning, Mrs A and I went out in the afternoon and found him on the soffa &amp; labouring hard to get up the phlegm &amp; talked more than he has done to me for 3 week past</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h2> <p>This is a very different kind of morning hard frost and the mudd all frozen dry, yet it is dull &amp; dark &amp; were it not for the high wind it would snow</p> <p>About 1 Oclock it began to rain a fine shower of partly rain &amp; partly fine hail and froze as it fell making the roads very slippery,</p> <p>Mr Alexander is of any thing a little better this forenoon, The Butchers have opened out to day a splended display of meat of all kinds in the New Market, where there is plenty of room to exhibit it to advantage</p> <p>About 8 Oclock it rained hard and must have continued for some times,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY</span></h2> <p>This is Christmas morning, mild with a little drizzling rain, went round all the works, which were going, And had only returned to begin Breakfast when James came to inform me that the slop pipes next the vats had broken down, I went forthwith &amp; got John McPherson, John &amp; W Fisher was sent for and all was got ready in a short time, the roads were wet &amp; sloppy, We dined at Higinbothams, and towards evening it dried up &amp; froze hard</p> <p>A great many young folks were skating on the dam till late at night, the ice was fine for it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 27 1875</span></h2> <p>Sabbath there was a coating of snow of an inch deep had fallen, shortly after a fine shower of rain began and continued both going and returning from Church, &amp; during the afternoon also, between 4 &amp; 5 a heave {heavy} shower came on, with thunder &amp; lightning the water overflowing the eve troughs, and thickned so as to prevent it running, it got dark very soon as 7pm the glass stood at 41° with less rain but dark</p> <p>But to day it was quite dry and the roads quite hard, but abundance of water running over the dam, Broke the driver of No water mill</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h2> <p>There was {bitter?} hard frost this morning, the roads quite dry, the mornings are dark, men can hardly see to work before 1/2 past 7,</p> <p>William went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train</p> <p>Had meeting of Insurance Directors to day leveed assessment for 5° per cent, appointed delegates to parliament to water Bill now introduced</p> <p>Got David Startup now on a visit to repair the worm of Gin still</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h2> <p>This is another mild morning for this time of the year, the roads are almost good sleighing from the very mist settling on the ground and freezing, but the waggons are more in use for any distance or with a load, David Startup, has been all day at the Gin still,</p> <p>And as the Beer Pump is getting very frail and bursting out in the sides every little while, &amp; having heard that one Party in Toronto has made some lately I will go down &amp; see what like they are tomorrow before ordering from Cincinatti</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 30 1875</span></h2> <p>This is also a mild morning like an April one and intend leaving by the early train for Toronto. And William had to leave for Paris &amp; Brantford</p> <p>In Toronto I found business very dull &amp; not as usual as the last of the year, I went to several of the Engineers shops to see if any of them had made or could make within a short time a forse pump for the Distillery &amp; failed to get any thing to suit</p> <p>The streets were in a great mess with mudd</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning the glass about 40°, and in the forenoon about 42 1/2 and really charming weather, We are very busy taking stock of the Mill &amp; Distillery,</p> <p>William returned from Brantford by the noon train &amp; finds that Brown must go to the wall,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Second page from pamphlet/ad entitled "The Secret of Prosperity!". Corresponds with the following page of the diary. Appears to be an ad for H. D. Edwards &amp; Co. in Detroit, MI}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Pamphlet/ad entitled "The Secret of Prosperity!". Corresponds with the previous page of the diary}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7252750aa0e46f7643f417eec331b61d.pdf 7942195e74dcab4d6e9debd4b5cf7a46 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d46279cf6601401497e7fb9542788371.pdf 799f15ee50ae5a532f1a1b5b6e01234a PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ecae55a051571fe11174b9fcdd5423d.pdf 19acd3963a688eb98255e2dd3ff99c31 PDF Text Text David Allan (1808 - 1895) 1876 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Cover of Diary} DAILY JOURNAL, 1876. {Printed Calendar for 1876 and first 4 months of 1877.} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1876. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {A maple leaf has been pressed on this page} {Printed Report of The Annual General Meeting of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Wellington 12th January, 1877.} {Financial Statement of THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON. For the Year Ending 31st December, 1876.} {The Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company. BY-LAW No. 4} {Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company for 1875.} {Next several pages continuation of the Annual Report} {RATES OF POSTAGE; TERMS AND COURTS; BANK HOLIDAYS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1876} DIARY 1876. {Newspaper clippings dated Nov 1876} �January SATURDAY 1 1876 This is a very remarkable New Years morning foggy weather dark morning & almost like a light rain falling, and during the forenoon a close rain but very fine was falling, and during the whole day it was foggy & drizzling rain the water is running heavy over the dam, and reminds one more of the middle of April then this, we had a great many callers to day, as usual, on New Years day all our works are standing still January MONDAY 3 1876 Fine dry morning Yesterday Sun shining fine and almost like an April day. This morning was hard frost and the ground hard and solid, and the Dam covered with young and old scaiting. There has been plenty of water for the Mill for some weeks now. TUESDAY 4 Hard frost this morning at 7 a m the glass stood at 8º above Zero. Wm. Robertson began this morning to put on the felt on the Copper Still and to line it with boards WEDNESDAY 5 This is also a dry morning but not so hard frost as the day advanced it became milder, after dinner it began to rain. The water still holds out for 3 run of stones going to day and running over the Dam. About ½ past 2 it began to rain again & between 3 & 4 it rained heavy with snow flakes between, and later the water was running down the streets. Mr Mills of Hamilton was murdered by a Butcher yesterday, who was a tenant of his in arrears of rent January THURSDAY 6 1876 During the night it dried up, and the roads hard froze this morning, and flakes of snow blowing about but it is too cold for the snow to fall, 3 pair of stones going briskly in the water Mill. �The men working at the covering of the Boiler with felt, we had to make 2 wooden rings for top & Bottom, and wide enough to admit of room to introduce the staves between them and the felt (which was previously tied on round about with twine), and then kept in their place with wedges in a tempory manner untill ready for the iron hoops FRIDAY 7 This was a very pleasant morning, and very little frost, enough to make the roads hard and dry. And during the day the Sun shone out quite pleasant. William went up to London and then on to Chatham to see about corn, But found that they had not begun to shell it out as yet, the weather being too open for that SATURDAY 8 This morning was dry but not hard frost, but of any thing dark & dull in the forenoon a light rain came on for a little while, but not enough to drive the skaiters of the ice, But the latter part of the afternoon was quite wet and rained considerable. The copper still is about done the hoops having been put on this forenoon. No snow snow whatever to be seen any where. William came home to night without doing any thing January MONDAY 10 1876 Yesterday was a remarkably fine day for this time of the year it was quite mild when going to Church & the ground soft and muddy, and a few rolls of thunder were herd, in the afternoon the fine clear sunshine seased & foggy dark weather came on and at about Church time it rained heavy, and began to blow. There was quite a change this morning a very strong Westerly wind has been blowing all night and continues this morning and very cold, the Glass at 10º above Zero, during the whole day it blew hard and snowed at times, & the ground as hard as ever. A good deal of excitement about voting for the shop Licence By-Law which was lost by 264 majority, got the copper Still lining finished to day TUESDAY 11 This is another cold morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but it is too cold for it to come down. The men are working at the staging round the new fermenting tuns. �WEDNESDAY 12 This is a cold morning very little wind, and very little snow on the ground. The frost is sharp, Thermometer 10º above Zero. Have just got information that Wm Alexander of Ellenburn died this morning at 10 a m January THURSDAY 13 1876 This is a pretty cold morning 12º above Zero cold N Westerly wind. Went out to Ellenburn twice to day and saw the corpse & saw very little change the upper part of the face all above the mouth reminds me very much of my late father. The Boiler makers began this morning, and at noon got an assistnant. After the peices were cut out for the Patches to be put on, we found the space for the water completly filled up and so hard that no water could get to it and in consiquence led to the burning and cracking of the plates, no less than 5 barrow fulls of scale and mud were taken out. FRIDAY 14 This is another cold morning, it is not blowing much. Went out to the Cemetery with Mrs R Thomson to point out the spot to dig the grave for Mr Alexander and make allowance for the place for the monument. The boiler makers will work late to night. They left about ½ past 10. SATURDAY 15 This is a very fine morning very moderately cold very little snow to be seen except on the sides of the roads, the middle is all bare. We have a bother with the Beer pump this morning breaking out at the angle of the branch where it was patched before January MONDAY 17 1876 Yesterday was quite a mild morning. At 9.30 the Thermometer stood at 37º and the atmosphere dull and heavy, and continued so till evening when it began to freeze. �Monday morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but as the day advanced the mild weather & drizzling rain washed it all away. Was over early at the Rectifying house before the furnace was lighted. Mr Cuttler began to day to adjust all the Millstones, all having more or less got out of Ballance. Mrs A and I attended the Funeral of the late Wm Alexander Esq this afternoon it was largely attended TUESDAY 18 Another mild morning, and thick weather and after Breakfast it began to rain, and kept on all the forenoon more or less, and many teams came in with wheat and had to stand out in the rain till unloaded. The last of the new fermenting tuns are finished with pipes, spouts &c. & ready for use WEDNESDAY 19 This is a wet dull morning and after breakfast rained steady and may be said to have rained all the day more or less, and all the snow is now washed away. There must have been far more rain up the country than here, as the water is very high and comming down very thick and muddy. In the afternoon it got colder and began to freeze about dusk, and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower fell. William started for Toleda this afternoon. I am quite disconcerted about awful deficiency in the amount of spirit which has been lost this last ½ year, on account of the weighing system January THURSDAY 20 1876 This is a cold blustering morning the ground all covered with snow, and light showers of it now & then. FRIDAY 21 This is a cold windy morning, a little snow blowing about now & then. But it is too cold for the snow to fall regularly. The roads are very rough for driving the ruts being deep and hard. Cuttler got done with the stones this afternoon �SATURDAY 22 This has been quite a snowey morning, a good must have fallen through the night, but not enough for sleighing, however it continues to fall this forenoon. Snowing this afternoon also. helped to drape the Church this evening in mourning for the late Wm. Alexander, Elder Sabbath 23 Quite a change again this morning, the water dropping from the eves of the roofs and it was quite sloppy in going to Church and a little snow fell, but so little that it blew away before the wind. January MONDAY, 24 1876 This morning the ground is hard and the frozen crust on the snow will prevent it from being blown away, there is every appearance of more snow. No word from William since he left. Meeting to day of the Board of Directors, of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. - Only a few flakes of snow fell. Am in trouble to day the Duties being overdue & not enough funds to meet them. There has been no thaw today. TUESDAY 25 Meeting of Millers Acociation in Toronto. This is a moderate morning. Thermometer 26º and a slight flurry of snow falling. The frost these last 2 nights has made the an impression on the water in the river. Had a Telegram from William dated Chicago 24th that he had bought corn and would leave tomorrow night, (that is to night). We have had a considerable shower of Snow this afternoon WEDNESDAY 26 This is a fine bright morning, the glass 22º, at 10 a m there was very little snow fell last night. The annual Meeting of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. for the Election of Directors, at 2 Oclock. �Mr Edward Thomas died at his recidence in Nassagaweya 71 a very respectable and deacent farmer, and have known him for many years January THURSDAY 27 1876 This is a very wet morning, it rained heavy during during the night and the streets are running with water, and it is very slippery and most difficult to walk about. William returned from Chicago about 4 a m this morning. It has been thawing all day and the gutters running as in Spring. Mr Guest called this afternoon FRIDAY 28 This is another wet morning. I started for Hamilton by the 9.30 am train and got down about 12, it rained during the most of the journey down and after I got into the City the weather made it very unpleasant and business very dull. The Brass pump arrived from Cincinnati to day SATURDAY 29 This is a cold Blustering morning, not much frost but the wind is strong, during the day we had a shower of snow. ___ In the afternoon the wind increased next to a gale almost from the N' East accompanied with snow and was very cold January MONDAY 31 1876 Yesterday was a fine clear day but cold at ½ past 9 a m the Glass stood at 17º above Zero. This morning is not quite so cold, and the wind more round to the South during the forenoon and afternoon, there was a fine bright sunshine and the roads runing with water where the sun shone. And the water flowing over the Dam in a copious stream reminding me of April or May. Mr David Torrance, President of the Bank of Montreal died this morning aged 71 years February TUESDAY 1 This is quite a wintry looking morning, it is snowing heavy but of any thing soft, and dull weather. �It still continues to snow heavy this afternoon. Have been drawing out the new pump road on full size on paper and on a board for the Blacksmiths. Trade is still very dull all over and a great many failures taking place both here & in the States WEDNESDAY 2 It blew very hard last night and cold and this morning there was a thick coat of snow and the glass stood at At ½ past 9 a m it was at Zero. This is the Monthly Fair Day. There was a very small attendance at this Fair the roads being drifted in certain localities may have hindered many of them. February THURSDAY 3 1876 It is not so cold this morning 6º above zero. Sleighing is pretty good now. William started this afternoon to Douglas for to attend a Sheriffs Sale of the effects in the Mill there, of flour, Wheat, Middlings &c of which William bought the whole lot and got it teamed down at 14¢ per 100 lbs. he returned about 12 Oclock FRIDAY 4 This is a fine day, and hardly so cold as yesterday. Old James McFarlane was buried to day at Rockwood, he having died near Eden villiage, aged 98 years 10 months. he was born in the year of the Irish Rebelion SATURDAY 5 This is another fine morning glass at 7 a m stood at 2º below Zero. Our fine carriage horse lately bought died this morning, he age was 5 years past February MONDAY 7 1876 Yesterday was a very mild fine day and the snow melting fast and very little frost in the evening. This morning is another very fine morning and the sun shining bright & warm �TUESDAY 8 This is another fine morning and the snow dissapearing pretty fast, the waggons have again to be used in the Town. Nat went down to Toronto by the 11 a m train WEDNESDAY 6 A good deal of snow has fallen during the past night and this morning it is still falling. A great fire in New York on Monday night, loss in goods & houses about $3,000,000. We took the correct measure of the Pump rod. A drizzling snow has been falling during the afternoon. David Stirton M.P. started for Ottawa this afternoon the Parliament opens tomorrow February THURSDAY 10 1876 This is a mild morning a little below freezing a considerable deal of sleet has fallen through the night and a crust was frozen over it this morning it has improved the sleighing. I wrote to Mrs McLean in Girvan to day Enclosing draft for £16,15.2 on the Bank of Scotland, London FRIDAY 11 This is a very wet morning, has been raining a great deal through the night and has done so most of the forenoon, and the roads are running full of water. I have not felt well to day was quite giddy after getting out of Bed & had to return to it & much inclined to vomit. took opening medicine which operated & now feel a good deal better this afternoon. SATURDAY 12 This is a fine clear morning but mild and the roads a little frozen. But as the day advances the water is running down the roads and the river is very high, lipping over the guard block on the far side of the top beam of the dam and equal to what it is in April, and is a �little up on the under side of the cross beam behind the grating at the entrance of the Mill race, and the water is very dark February MONDAY 14 1876 Yesterday was a very fine mild day, but very slippery walking in parts, towards night it began to harden. Early this morning a little after midnight it began to blow hard, with a good deal of thunder and lightning and then heavy showers of rain, and the water froze on the trees weighing them down considerably and during the forenoon the streets were much flooded and the river rising again, I never remember such a continuation of such mild weather TUESDAY 15 Midling hard frost last night, the ground and remaining snow is hard, but the river is still very high. The beer pump gave out to night WEDNESDAY 16 There was pretty hard frost last night, and the wind was strong during the night. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, to get Startup the Coppersmith to come up February THURSDAY 17 1876 This is a moderate morning, the ground hard and dry, but as the day advanced it became colder and blowing, there is not enough of snow for sleighing. David Startup came up by the 10 Oclock train, and immediately began to prepare the copper pipe for the new Pump FRIDAY 18 This is a coldish morning, yet the day shone out very fine, but no thaw. We got on pretty well with the Pump to day and got up steam in the afternoon and after running a charge and a half the log on which the Pump was set burst from the Pressure of the depth of beer in the large tub & had to stop and put on clasps to keep it together. And which had the desired effect, but did not get done in time to run any more to night �SATURDAY 19 Rather sharp frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became much milder, clear and bright sunshine, yet no thaw whatever. We got fairly started again early this morning and going well. But as the pump throws up a considerable of beer above the Piston which is run into a pail, but as it is so often filled, and apt to be neglected, we had to put in a large tub with its bottom level with the bottom of the pump logs with a large Cock connecting the two, which when filled, we have only to shut off the supply from the fermenting tuns, and open the Cock when the pump draws up every drop of it. February MONDAY 21 1876 Fine day yesterday. This is a fine winter morning, glass 22º above Zero roads hard and dry. Rectifying House stopt for cleaning out the boiler, and the man from Ingles & Hunters put in all the thimbles in the tubes which had fallen out in consiquence of them having too much taper, which I got turned off he also caulked round the patches that were leaking. The coppersmith soldered the leak in the bottom of the still which is now tight. He also fixed cocks on the decending pipe of the worm to turn on the faints with the fusil oil on to the Rectifiers or Filters. We have got the fixings of the beer pump and pipes completed and all going well. It began to rain this evening and blow hard, and about 8 Oclock came on to snow. TUESDAY 22 This is a cold windy morning, with a fresh coat of frozen snow. The water in the river has fallen considerably yet we have plenty to drive the Mill. David Startup is about finished WEDNESDAY 23 This has been a very cold night, and this morning at 6 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 6º below Zero, and at 7 a m 2º below it has been blowing pretty hard all day, and the snow that fell during the night, has drifted more or less, and it is very cold getting about with the N. West wind blowing. I got Mr Gideon Hood as my security on my Bond for payment of Duties for the amt. on his part for $10,000. �David Startup, coppersmith went off by the 11 Oclock train. February THURSDAY 24 1876 This last night was much colder at 6 this morning the glass was 6º below, but at 7 a m it was 2º above Zero, and to day there is very little wind, and strange to say that where the Sun is heating on the sidewalks the snow is melted and slushey, there is little or no wind. The accounts from Ottawa descrbe in glowing terms the grand dress Ball, at the Governors Recidence. The day has been a pleasant mild day. Sent paper & letter to Illinois FRIDAY 25 {No entry} SATURDAY 26 This is a very cold morning, and during last night it blew hard, to day it is quite cold getting about. I did not feel well to day at all felt giddy in the morning & went only once of ncessity up town, having taken medicine. Towards night it came on to blow hard and the snow drifted very much. February MONDAY 28 1876 It blew hard & cold all day yesterday, and the snow kept falling for the most of the, We had an alarm of fire in the school room of St. Andrews Church, there was not much damage done. This morning was cold but got milder during the day. Meeting of Directors of Wellington Insurance Co. to day. It is snowing this evening and looks as if it were going to be heavy. �TUESDAY 29 This is a more moderate morning not so cold as yesterday, but the snow is very difficult to walk on, as it is dry and loose like sand. There has been more snow falling at times but it is not enough to bind the other But in places where it is drifted it is quite hard and carries a person quite easy. The Poultry Show opened to day and there are many more entries than last year. the snow is coming on again March WEDNESDAY 1 This was a sharp morning. But the day turned out fine. This being the Fair Day there was a large turn out of cattle and there was a number of buyers and the cattle went off quick March THURSDAY 2 1876 This is a fine winter morning bright and clear glass about 18º below Zero at 7 a m. But it continues cold on account of the North Wind. The sleighing is tolerable fair FRIDAY 3 This was a sharp morning 5º above Zero at 7 a m. This is our Fast day in our Church. Mr Wallace came up from Hamilton to day. Mr Peter Idington was also here. The Poultry show broke up at noon to day. Peter Idington here to day. William went up to Stratford about wheat SATURDAY 4 This was a very fine morning. �During the day there was a moderate thaw and the snow is wearing away on the much travelled roads. Peter Idington here to day again. William returned about 5 Oclock this morning. March MONDAY 6 1876 Yesterday was was a fine mild morning & dry, but in the afternoon it began to rain & continued for some time And in the evening it came on again with light showers. This is quite a mild morning, and the roads are very much washed from the rain during the night, that the sleighing will be altogether gone if this weather continues. TUESDAY 7 This was a wet morning, and raining more or less for most of the forenoon, and part of the afternoon. The river is rising fast and is nearly as high as the last flood some weeks ago, we opened the flood gates this afternoon. There is appearance of more rain. The roads are in a very bad state WEDNESDAY 8 Quite a change this morning, during the night It turned to hard frost, and instead of mire of considerable depth is now hard solid roads, and a cold frosty wind blowing. The water is for all that comming down very deep March THURSDAY 9 1876 This is a fine dry morning, frost throughout the night was middling hard and will be very trying on the young Wheat now without protection. The water in the river is much lower this morning FRIDAY 10 This is another very fine morning, hard frost last night, but the sun has great power in thawing the middle of the roads so as to soften the hard edges of the ruts and make it more easy on wheel carriages. We had to shut down the flood gates this morning so as to keep up the head on the Dam �SATURDAY 11 A moderate morning, and the roads getting softer. The water is keeping up pretty fair. The afternoon is cloudy, and it began to rain about ½ past 6 March MONDAY 13 1876 Yesterday morning was a rainey, and had been during the night, and continued more or less all day. This morning the ground was covered with Snow over 4 inches deep, and the wind continuing strong. This afternoon is becomming much colder and the wind which was Westerly is now becomming more Northerly and getting very cold, a little snow is blowing about. Revd Mr Tanner lectures in our Church to night TUESDAY 14 This is a tolerable sharp morning, rather too cold for snow last night. During the day the Sun shone out fine and and made the sidewalks smoke. Meeting of Presbytery in Chalmers Church. William started off to Hamilton, thence to Brantford WEDNESDAY 15 This is a fine clear morning, the glass much the same as yesterday 10º or 11º above Zero. The roads are very rough and hard March THURSDAY 16 1876 This is a very stormy morning, the wind has been blowing at a fearfull rate all night, it is accompanied with dry fine frozen particles of Snow and in thick clouds and driven with great forse against one's face, the cold is not at all severe only 23º above Zero at 10 a m. The wind still continues this afternoon strong from the East and the fine snow still falling. I wrote to J. Smith, Bridge of Allan by this afternoons Mail. William came home by the 6 Oclock train. �Mr Fouler had a grand examination in the Town Hall to night, it was cram full & a couple of hundred people in the old hall FRIDAY 17 This is of any thing a milder morning, and snowing a little, the is more from the West now. It became colder in the afternoon, and still snowing lightly SATURDAY 18 Sharp morning ½ past 10 am the glass stood at 5º above Zero, at 1.30 p m it was 10º above Zero. I have kept the house all day, being affected with headach last night and giddiness this morning March MONDAY 20 1876 Yesterday morning was pretty sharp, at 7 am glass stood at 5º above Zero, clear and calm weather. I went twice to Church & did not feel the worse of it. This morning chilly and raw, cold 22º at 10 a m inclined to snow or other change. I feel better this morning. About noon it began to snow and kept on quite heavy all the afternon, and evening and blowing from the East. TUESDAY 21 Wintry morning, and the fall of snow during the afternoon and during last night, has left a coating of snow generaly all over of from 6 to 8 inches deep. The day is turning out fine with a slight flurry of snow now and then WEDNESDAY 22 This is a fine morning, glass at 20º. I am going to try the sleighing this forenoon. James Dobbie is said to have died at his tea table last night, of heart disease. Mrs A and I went down to Fishers Mills to see Mr Idingtons family, and found them all well, the roads in Waterloo were considerably drifted up certain places, and sloping so as almost to tip the cutter over �March Thursday 23 1876 This is a fine morning, and as the day advances the sun is begining to melt the snow in the middle of the road. This afternoon the roads are getting quite soft and watery, and if it continues a day or two longer all the snow will be gone. I am glad I went to Waterloo yesterday for the roads in many places must be bare to day. Red. letter from John Smith, Bridge of Allan. FRIDAY 24 This is another fine morning and likely to thaw more to day. It has turned out a fine forenoon went out to the Model Farm and found the sleighing very bare in most places & unless more snow falls it will soon be all gone. Peter Idington & wife were here to day. The Court of Queens Bench is sitting just now precidud over by Judge Gainne SATURDAY 25 This is a very course morning with sleet and snow a good deal has fallen through the night, and the roads are now very slushey and dissagreeable. It has continued throughout the day much the same, with frequent showers of frozen rain, sometimes pretty heavy. The weather is so dull and dark that no Eclipse can be seen. Wrote to John Smith this afternoon by US mail March MONDAY 27 1876 Yesterday was a somewhat blustering day with light showers of snow. This is a dull blustering day, and bad getting about with either sleigh or waggon. Feek, began this morning about 9 Oclock left at 10 a.m. began again at 3 p m. Miss Isabella Alexander came this afternoon �TUESDAY 28 Pretty hard frost last night, the road are very hard and dry. Feek began at 7 a m, and worked till a little after 3 p m. About 1 Oclock it began to snow and continued to fall heavy all the afternoon and no appearance of it stopping. William, went to Paris & Brantford this morning. Wind from the N East. Recd. Telegram from William that he was stormstead at Brantford & could not be home to night WEDNESDAY 29 This is another snowey morning, and it is now very deep all over, wind from the N. East. William came home at noon to day. We are making arrangements to stop distilling tomorrow to enable us to put in the heating pipes in the smoke stalk to heat up the feeding water for the Boiler, and raise the grate bars 12 inches, so as to reduce the quantity of dead wood that accumulates and blackens in the fire box down on the bars. March THURSDAY 30 1876 This is a pleasant winter morning good sleighing, and good many teams in town, and we are hurrying out the firewood from the Rocks with a number of hired teams, for we cannot depend on it lasting long, for the frost is too mild to preserve it. Distillery standing to day, having been running on till about 4 Oclock this morning, having run since yesterday morning. We have been working late to night to complete what we think will be a saving of fuel & time in the distillery. Feek to about FRIDAY 31 This is a mild morning and thawing. I am rather dissapointed in finding this morning that our hard work all yesterday is not going to answer in the present way & am going to stop and replace the grate bars as they were. �After cooling down the furnace we lowered the grate bars to their old position and the draft was restored to its former strength. But the feed water passing through the coil of 2 inch pipes does not heat up the water to the heat I expected. I have got a bad cold from last nights late work. April SATURDAY 1 This is also a mild morning. But as a precaution I have made up my mind to remain in the house all day, having taken, Medicine April MONDAY 3 1876 This morning is soft but no rain, but the thaw is rappid and the roads quite slushey, and the water running rappid in the gutters. I feel a good deal better to day, but keep as much in the Office as I can. TUESDAY 4 This is another mild morning, and thawing fast WEDNESDAY 5 This is a dull morning. there has been a little frost last night, about 10 Oclock it began to snow pretty thick loose snow which melted as it fell, and then a little rainey sleet, making the streets slushey and unpleasant. There is a large attendance of Farmers and others in Town to day, this being the Easter Fair, and a greater number of fat cattle shown than I have seen before. Jeffry Lynch was in Toronto yesterday and spent an hour at Mr Wm. Higinbothams & found him worse requiring to be watched as he cuts up Handkerchifs &c into ribbons. We are without a fireman to day, having turned off Scott for dissobedience April THURSDAY 6 1876 This morning the ground was somewhat dry, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up the water began to run on the streets, and the snow that is still laying on the sides of the roads is getting very soft and melting fast away. The ice on the dam is quite whole yet but it must be brittle and very unsafe to cross on now. �Thos. Baxter of Wellington Square is reported to have been drowned this morning on his own farm. fine mild night Mrs A & I at Mrs Websters to Tea FRIDAY 7 Wet rainey and dull morning with frequent showers of sleet, and there seems to be a regular break up of the ice and the water in the Dam is rising. The Hamilton papers announce the sudden death of an old aquaintance of mine Mr Thomas Baxter of Wellington Square in examining a drain that run into a small creek had become giddy & fell in & got drowned he was 55 years of age. A dispatch from Ottawa says that the site for the New Post Office is fixed, and to be erected on the present site of the Wellington Hotel SATURDAY 8 It froze hard last night and the ground is quite dry and bearing up. The weather is fine and clear April MONDAY 10 1876 The weather was fine yesterday. This morning the ground is dry with the nights frost but as the day advances it is thawing fast TUESDAY 11 This is a fine mild morning and the water running down the road at a rappid rate and the water in the river rising. William went up to Stratford this evening on a tour among customers WEDNESDAY 12 This is a very dull dark morning, and must have been raining during the night. About 7 a m it began to rain very lightly and then more heavy during the forenoon there is very little snow to be seen on the sides of the roads now. I Had to hoist the flood gates as the water was getting over the fender log at the Northerly end of the aperon, the water is very dark and muddy. Had telegrams from Wm. from Stratford and Mitchel �April THURSDAY 13 1876 This is another dull misty morning, and its condensation producing a very fine rain. But during most of the forenoon the rain fell more freely. The Steam Mill Bridge is loaded with stones. In the afternoon rain came on again, and the water in the river continuing to rise, notwithstanding that the flood gates have been raised as far as they will open. And the ice is breaking up & going over. Wm. Telegraphed from Stratford that he will be home at 8 p m. We are only running the Mill with 1 run of stone from the water being so high and causes the water wheel to labour too much in backwater injuring the bucket boards. Higinbotham returned from Ottawa. William came home from above about same time. FRIDAY 14 This is Good Friday. It was so far fair, with the exception that the fog condenced into fine rain, and continued so throughout the forenoon. The water got very high and we had to raise the gate to the full height. We hear of no disausters as yet from the high floods, the most of the ice is of the Dam except a little on the edges. It began to be very cold towards evening. I went up to Goldie's dam, he was working at his flood gates, being affraid of them. SATURDAY 15 This was a dry morning, and the water no higher than late last night. The day is quite fine but yet not the warmth in the air we ought to have April MONDAY 17 1876 Yesterday was a very fine day. This is of any thing a chilly morning. But as the day advances it is getting better. �We had to shut down part of the flood gates this morning as the water was too low to run over the Dam shewing how rappidly the flood or spring fresshet dissapears now compared with former years when it lasted for much more than a week. TUESDAY 18 This is a fine morning, and the water in the river is still lower that the gates have to be further shut down. WEDNESDAY 19 This is a very fine sprin morning and the ground is drying up fast, and the flood gates are now altogether shut down close April THURSDAY 20 1876 This is a fine morning although, there was hard frost last night, and the ground was quite hard. This forenoon and part of the afternoon was fine but further on it became cold again. Went out the York Road to attend the funeral of a Son of Robert Paterson who died in Detroit day before yesterday of Tyfod Fever. William started for London this morning. We had a heavy shower of rain last night and it was very dark, some later it blew very hard FRIDAY 21 This is a very fine morning, and the roads drying up very fast. The driver of the chopping stones broke, one lug at each end SATURDAY 22 This was a fine mild morning, and looked like rain. But as the day advanced it became very pleasant and the Sun shone out fine. Willie Higinbotham came home from Hamilton at noon, Aut Agnes & the two boys from Fishers Mills, & Mary was brought from Toronto by her Father to night, so that they are all at home but Harry who is at Elora. William came home from London by the 5 Oclock train. �It began to rain about 5 oclock and then again at ½ past 6. I felt very giddy this afternoon and inclined to stagger in my walk May MONDAY 1 1876 Cold blustery day yesterday, with a shower of snow, but it was light and dry & blew away. It froze hard last night, and there was ice on the tub at the spring ½ an inch thick & over. This is a fine Bright morning but cold. The Masons have begun to build the foundation walls for the shop to be built for the owner of the ground James Mays being 25 feet 8 inches. Wm. Stewart and Petrie's are next being something like 40 feet some inches, then the frame stable which ground is feet frontage TUESDAY 2 This was a very fine morning, and very little frost. I got the Onions sown in the garden to day and also the hot beds with cabbage seed and cauliflour. I got the Bucket boards repiled and changed the position of the bearers between the teirs, and also the 1½ inch Oak planks in the same way. Mr Corby Junr., Distiller from Bellville was here this afternoon intending to stay over tomorrow WEDNESDAY 3 This is a most beautiful morning for the Monthly Fair. I see a great many, Reapers & Mowers being arranged for Sale. The Wellington Hotel Building was sold by Auction to day for $150.00. The verandah for $13.00. The stable which was a framed one and sheeted both inside and outside, for $40.00, and the ground to be cleared by a certain time. May THURSDAY 4 1876 This was a dry morning but not so warm as yesterday morning. The party who bought the Wellington stable is busey taking it down �FRIDAY 5 This is a cold wet morning and the wind from the East, it continued fair for the greater part of the forenoon, but came on agin in the afternoon. I sowed a bed of spinnage and also some Parsley this forenoon. The Auction of the furniture &c. is still going on to day and is likely to take all day tomorrow. It has been raining all the afternoon and continues still this evening ½ past 8. SATURDAY 6 This is a dull damp morning, it must have rained through the night, and likely to rain more ere long May MONDAY 8 1876 Sabbath was of any thing a damp day threatning rain in the forenoon, but the afternoon was dry. But I did not go to Church as I felt unwell, in the afternoon felt great headache and sent for Dr Herod. To day it was dry weather, I feel no worse and the head better, the Dr called again to day and required me to keep quiet for the next 24 hours at least and not go out. TUESDAY 9 This was a fine day WEDNESDAY 10 This is a very wet morning and heavy rain May THURSDAY 11 1876 This is a fine morning. I made arrangements this forenoon to meet John Chambers at the Quarry hole to build retaining wall. FRIDAY 12 This is a wet looking morning but no rain has fallen. It continued fair all day �SATURDAY 13 This is a fine morning, and as the day advanced it began to blow a stif Northern wind so that is was not so warm as some days ago. I was out at the Bridget farm with a Donald Cameron, with a view to let it May MONDAY 15 1876 Yesterday was a moderately fine day, but got dull in the afternoon. I went to Church in the forenoon. This morning it was dry but during the forenoon it began to rain, and continued on during the afternoon pretty heavy. The Wellington Hotel is about half demolished, they are getting on much faster in taking it away than was expected. TUESDAY 16 This is a dull wet morning, has been raining during the night, and lightly during the forenoon, but continues still very dull. William went down to Hamilton this forenoon, to attend meeting of Chilmans Creditors WEDNESDAY 17 A great deal of Thunder and lightning last night and this morning, and a great deal of rain, and it is causing great delay in putting in the crops. The land are now all socking wet May THURSDAY 18 1876 This has been a very fine day, and quite warm at times. I Have had some men repairing fence at, Back of cottage. William started for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock FRIDAY 19 This is a fine morning, and the trees and bushes have made great progress, and the leaves are about full out on the Birch trees and on the chessnuts also, and the grass is looking beautiful. �I have been drawing out a Plan of Mr Alexanders Cemetery Plot for Monument and where the graves are to be for they are not in their proper place. He having only bought a single lot on the day that his wife died as I was along with him and gave my opinion as to its selection & she was (Mrs Alexander) burried at a proper distance from the centre of that lot so as to admit of another grave beside her, as it was his intention to leave this country but having taken ill so soon after her and continuing to get worse, he ordered the other half to be bought and which is now 28 feet by 20 feet SATURDAY 20 This was a very wet morning, raining heavy till 9 Oclock and then turned very warm. Had a telegram from Wm. at Ottawa enquiring the amt. owing by Wm. Hall of Perth. I wrote him enclosing Guests letter May MONDAY 22 1876 Yesterday was a very warm day about 74º. This was a dull morning and looked like rain, but none fell. I did not feel well during the night and felt better about noon. Telegraphed to Wm. at Montreal, then Mr Stewart who replied at 5 p m. Only got a reply from Wm. at 8 p m TUESDAY 23 There was hard frost during the night and this morning a little ice on the tubs at the spring was about the thickness of a Penny peice. But the day is turning out fine and warm WEDNESDAY 24 This was a very fine morning, and moderate breese of wind cooled the air, there was no sporting with any more than one boat on the Dam a great many took advantage of the cheap fares to Toronto & London & Hamilton. I shut down both Mill and Distillery. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave Montreal to night at 10 Oclock �May THURSDAY 25 1876 This is another very fine morning, and all the trees almost in full leaf. Have been employing whitewashers to day to finish their work at the Priory. Made every endeavour to pay the duties on spirits but had not enough funds and paper to cover cheque, and have to wait for word from Toronto. William came home at ½ past 2 p m FRIDAY 26 This was another fine morning, and quite warm during the day. I have just read in the Scottish American of the death of Mr David Bryce Architect and R.S.A. aged 73, he died in Edinburgh at his own recidence 131 George Street. I have Known him since a boy, his father was a Mason, and kept a night drawing school, at which my father was first a pupil & afterwards an assistant, his Mother was often in our house in Leith Walk, and were great friends for many years. I visited him several times in 1861 when in Scotland SATURDAY 27 {No entry} {Duplicate page} {Duplicate page} May MONDAY 29 1876 There was very heavy shours of rain this morning but the ceased about 11 Oclock, but it cooled the Air a good deal, and in the afternoon it became quite chilly. They are getting on very well with the excavation of the old stable of the Wellington Hotel and a man is underfitting or building a 2 feet wall, and which has to be very carefully done, and have recomended 2½ feet thick in preference, the other stores west of them are up to, and the first joists are laid. The chessnut trees are in full blossom & and all the Apples & cherry trees. �I attended the Revision Committee in the Town Hall this evening. But as I was a day behind in entering my complaint they will consider by Friday night if it can be admitted TUESDAY 30 This is a cool morning, and there was frost on the sidewalks. The foundation of the New Wellington Hotel and the Masonic Hall is now dug out and likely to be finished tomorrow. This is a warm day about 80º in the glass. WEDNESDAY 31 This was another fine morning. The papers this morning announce a great Conflagration in in Quebec and 400 houses found to have been consumed, first report stated a 1000 houses destroyed, and the loss will not fall short of $800,000 June THURSDAY 1 1876 This is another fine morning. It is now confirmed that the Sulton of Turkey has been dethroned. I Went down to the Quarry and found that it will take Chambers another day to fill up the embankment. The masons have begun to build the Masonic Hall. The whole excavation is now taken out and the sides on Windham street protected. Met this night at Massie's to consult about a testemonial to be presented to Mr Jas. Gow, Collector, on his removal to Windsor, when a large sum was subscribed to day 2d June the list is now made up to $349.00 FRIDAY 2 This is a very warm morning and the heat about ½ past 10 was 85º. This is our Fast Day and there was a very fair attendance. In the evening I attended the Revision committee in the Town Council Room but being a day too late they could not take up my case. �I have a strong desire to go to Philadelphia to the Centennial to pick up some insight in many things I may see that may be of great use to me if I am spared SATURDAY 3 This is a dull morning, and rain began to fall about Breakfast time and continued heavy for a considerable time. And then in the afternoon another heavy shower so that the ground is well socked this season. {Newspaper clippings - handwritten on some - Nov 16 1876 and 30th Nov 1876} June MONDAY 5 1876 Yesterday was our Communion Sabbath and was very well attended notwithstanding the appearance of rain in the morning, but the day turned out fine. This is a fine morning we are planting posts on the side of the embankment at the Quarry, for a fence, instead of a stone wall to hold up the embankment as intended, but owing to the great quantity of water, was prevented from laying the foundation, and regret now that I did not pump out the water originally intended, which would have taken up less room & been more durable. TUESDAY 6 This is a very fine morning. We have the Photagrapher taking views of the Mill this morning, & other premises. 54 more cattle were shipped this morning from here, and the balance taken probably next week if can sell a car load at the Fair tomorrow WEDNESDAY 7 This is a fine morning, and every thing appears to be growing fast, the snowballs & Lelacks also. This is the Monthly fair day, a great many people are in Town & a good many cattle, but the demand was not very keen & the prices low & some would not accept the offers & took them home again. Mr James Gow took farewell of us to day as he leaves for Windsor tomorrow. �Reeve's who bought all Hoods cattle, is very much put about at the dullness of the market not being able to sell a car of them to day as he expected. He has also the handling of Gooderham's cattle, 700 yet on hand June THURSDAY 8 1876 This has also been a very fine day, and being dry weather and warm affects the quantity of water in the river, which is well tested with, 3 pair of stones night and day for the most of last week and this. We are only running 100 Bushels per day in the Distillery and that only untill the balance of the cattle is out. A considerable quantity of Indian Corn was sold to farmers yesterday for sowing for green feed. FRIDAY 9 This was a fine warm morning, but somewhat threatning rain. I went down to Hamilton by the 10 Oclock train and was prepared with my umberella in place of my walking stick, but it was not required as it cleared up before noon clear and warm. Trade is dull and very little doing. I made more enquiry about fares &c about the Centennial. I returned home by the last train SATURDAY 10 This morning was warmer than yesterday, but we had during the day a gentle breeze, and yet it was very warm. We are getting the quarry hole nearly filled up, and on Monday will put up some planking on the posts to retain the earth June MONDAY 12 1876 This is a very fine morning. It appears that there will be no cattle taken out of the stalls this evening for shipment tomorrow, as the markets are quite overstocked and prices very low �TUESDAY 13 The men got the fence at the quarry completed at noon to day or rather the middle of the afternoon. But I would like a little more earth put on to raise. Mr Donald Guthrie was nominated for member to night, for the House of Commons. WEDNESDAY 14 This has also been a very warm day, and the water is failing fast in the river. Massie went down to Montreal yesterday. Mr John Awood & wife started for England this, p.m. William went off to St. Catharines at 2 p.m. The coffins of both Mr & Mrs Alexander were removed to day, their heads to within 2 feet of the Monument & 2 feet 6 inches apart, she lies on the left side of him. Barrels of Spirits was shipped yesterday June THURSDAY 15 1876 This is a close morning and damp, and considerable rain must have fallen during the night, and has given every thing a refreshing appearance. George Booth of Toronto called this morning on his way to Windsor. The papers annonce the death of Judge Duggan in Toronto yesterday aged 64 years. I knew his father and his Brothers. It was very close warm sultry about the middle of the day, and after noon a ratling shower of Hail came on and soon turned into rain for a while, and shortly after that came on again when I was up in town and continued till about 6 Oclock & it was rather amusing to find one Counsilor and the cheif constable taking advantage of the only verandah's now left at Haddens & Days, in Windham street which elisited a good deal of fun FRIDAY 16 This has been a dull forenoon, and close & warm, But as the day advanced it became clearer. The Pump of Rectifying House lately started was out of order & in adjusting it they broke the screw of the lower end of the Brass piston rod yesterday & it is being repaired at Ingles & Hunters to day. Mr Chubb began the foundation of the new Wellington Hotel, and Emslie & Taylor are nearly ready for �the first teir of joists for the Masonic Hall. Recd. Telegram from William at Brantford will be home at 6, looks very much like rain SATURDAY 17 This is a dull morning, but about a ¼ to 9 it began to rain heavy and continued the most of the forenoon, and nearly all the afternoon, and very heavy at times, no mason work was done to day. June MONDAY 19 1876 This has been a close morning, and of any thing dull and like rain. The late rain has again raised the water in the River very considerably. A terrible fire broke out yesterday morning in St. John, Quebec and destroyed the principal part of the Town and over 3000 people left houseless, & the loss about one Million dollars. Nat went to Toronto this morning. The Sale of the last 2 acres of the Glebe lands of St. Andrews Church took place this afternoon it was divided into 9 lots and brought $1320.00. A smart little shower fell about 6 Oclock. TUESDAY 20 This is somewhat more cool WEDNESDAY 21 This has been a fine morning. We are cleaning out the boiler &c. in the Rectifying house and fixind the new Pump June THURSDAY 22 1876 This is a fine morning. I am making anxious enquiries about any one going to Philadelphia so as to have company. Saw Mr Alexr. Drysdale to day who is going there on his way home but he will not leave here till Mondaay week the 3d July. �Have got the pump finished in the Rectifing house this afternoon FRIDAY 23 This is another fine morning, but close and likely to be very warm SATURDAY 24 This was a fine cool pleasant morning, but as the day advanced it became very warm. Have been making enquirey for places to stay in when in N. York and Philadelphia June MONDAY 26 1876 {No entry} TUESDAY 27 This is a fine morning. I have made up my mind to start on my journey to N. York and thence to the Grand Centennial at Philadelphia and will leave here by the midday train. June 28th to July 31 inclusive - No Entries August TUESDAY 1 This is a fine warm morning, but yet reports are comming in for the failure of the Fall wheat from Rust during the late close damp weather. I was all through Mr James Morrison's new stone dwelling house which is nearly ready for the Painter. I also examined Mr Thos. Gowdy's new red Brick house which is large & roomey, and are now lathing it ready for the plasterer, both situate on Liverpool Street. The council are making great improvements on Liverpool Street cutting down the hill behind Mr Elliots and filling up opposite Walkers and Bells new houses. �WEDNESDAY 2 This is another very warm morning. And my Brother James D. Allan is busey loading up a Car with his furnitue to be landed at Goderich, thence to be conveyed by waggon to Bayfield, where he has now got a house erected on his own land ready for his family of Wife, 2 sons & 2 daughters, and intends leaving here tomorrow August THURSDAY 3 1876 This is also a fine morning and warm & dry. We all went up to the train at ½ past 9 to take farewell of James Allan and his family, who left at 9.45 for Goderich, the Car with all their furnature having started before them at 6 Oclock a m. I observe by this morning papers that Douglas & Bannermans saw mill near Georgetown was all Burnt up yesterday afternoon. August 4 to August 14 inclusive - No Entries TUESDAY 15 This is a very warm morning 80º by 9 oclock a.m. Peter Idington came up this afternoon. WEDNESDAY 16 This is not quite so warm this morning as yesterday, but still dry and warm. We are making preparations for starting the Steam Engine, and have been getting some new patent packing for the Piston rod August THURSDAY 17 1876 This is another dry morning, and no appearance of rain. There is reports of great fires in the woods in the Eastern provinces. We got the Engine a going this forenoon and began to smutt some wheat and after dinner all three runs were grinding �FRIDAY 18 This was also a warm morning, and during . Had Mr Robert Glendenning of Philadelphia & his daughter Mrs Noman to tea & a few friends to meet them. John C. Allan returned from Sullivan after viewing his land there SATURDAY 19 This morning was not quite so warm as yesterday morning, but as the day advanced it became quite warm. William went off to Kincardine by the 12.30 train. John McPherson has been busey these several days in replacing the broken lights of the Green=house with sound ones, and puttying up all defects, and painting the bars above the putty. Sherrif Grange died to night at 10 Oclock August MONDAY 21 1876 Yesterday was a cool morning, but the middle of the day got warm. But last night was quite cool and extra clothes were required on our Bed frost was seen early on the shingles. TUESDAY 22 This is a warm morning. I attended the Funeral of Sherrif Grange as Paulbearer at 3 Oclock this afternoon, the attendance was large, his age on the Coffin was 68 years WEDNESDAY 23 This is another fine morning August THURSDAY 24 1876 This is a dull morning and looks like rain. We intended to have started for King to visit the Revd. Mr Tawse family, but Mrs A. did not feel well enough to go to day. �The Unuion Pic'nic comes off this afternoon. After all parties were on the ground and the children busey at their sports and before they had time to get any refreshments It began to rain and drove them off, some went home others took shelter under Mr Guthrie's verandah, and went at it again after it got fair. I discharged Nat's Mortgage on the back of the Hill property to day FRIDAY 25 There has been rain during the night, and looks dark and gloomy yet. Wm. went down to Toronto by the 9 Oclock train Mrs A. & I go at 11 on our way to King, station. SATURDAY 26 Mr Robert Holt of Dundas died to day aged 76 years a native of Sussex England & settled in Dundas in 1834 and carried on Brewing ale for many years there of an excelent quality, and August MONDAY 28 1876 {No entry} TUESDAY 29 {No entry} WEDNESDAY 30 This has been another very warm day. Mrs Allan and I left Lake Couchichen 88 miles North of Toronto this morning at ½ past 9 and arrived in Toronto at ½ past 2 p.m August THURSDAY 31 1876 This is a very warm morning, and every thing very dry and the grass becoming quite Brown. At 2 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 86º �September FRIDAY 1 This is a dull morning, but much cooler than yesterday, a very fine shower fell during the night and looks as if we were going to have more. This is our Fast Day. A smart shower of rain fell this afternoon. SATURDAY 2 This was a dry morning. It {blank} September MONDAY 4 1876 This is a dull morning and looked like rain but the signs dissapear as the day advances. At 1.30 yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at the City of St. Hyacinthe at the West End, and fanned by a high North West wind, and before it was arrested 600 houses were destroyed, and the loss roughly estimated at $2,000,000. A large fire broke out in the Town of Seaforth this morning about 2 Oclock when property to the amount of between $80,000 and $100,000 was destroyed, Mr James Murphy among the rest, formerly of Guelph. TUESDAY 5 This is rather a cool morning. A fire broke out in Dunbar's or rather Lowell's swamp East of the Bridget farm and set fire to a couple of pannels of my fence which was soon put out, but I had to keep watch till late, for if the wind which was fortunately N. West had turned towards the N. East would have destroyed the Road (Boundry line of Town) which is founded with Brush and timber & covered with swamp earth and gravel, and would burn deep into the ground if once it catched in my meaadow WEDNESDAY 6 This also is a cool morning 45º, and no signs of rain as yet. This is the Monthly Fair Day. �The attendance to at the Fair is but small. There was a very few drops of rain fell on our way to the Prayer meeting September THURSDAY 7 1876 This morning looks dull, but yet no rain comes down FRIDAY 8 This morning looked very much like rain, but none fell. The Glue factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $4,000 & Wellington for $2,000 SATURDAY 9 This has been another dry morning, and still there is a strong appearance of rain. It continued dry the whole day September MONDAY 11 1876 We had a fine rain yesterday morning, which lasted till 11 Oclock when going to Church, but nothng more after that. The rain began slowly about 6 Oclock & appears likely to continue TUESDAY 12 This was a fine morning though a little dull yet it was a splended day, for the Guelph Caadonian Society, holding their first annual gathering, which was large, and all went off in splended style WEDNESDAY 13 This was a dull morning. Had some light rain but soon went off again September THURSDAY 14 1876 This morning is a little wet, and threatens to rain this forenoon �FRIDAY 15 This is a dullish morning and looks a good deal like rain, preparing to start toToronto. Got down to Toronto by noon, and had great trouble and exertion to fall in with Sir John A Macdonald, and after being at his house found that he had left at 11 and went off in the Northeren train, & would not be back untill Monday. The Offices in the New Custom House are now being occupied. The British American Assurance Cos new Office is far advanced and they are now building at the 3rd story, the workmanship & design is very splended SATURDAY 16 This is a very fine morning. My clerk Mr Alexr MacKenzie went off by the early train to New York thence to Philadelphia. Higinbotham wife & children, William do, {ditto} & Mr Thom went down to P. Idingtons at 3 p m & retd. ½ past 9. September MONDAY 18 1876 Yesterday was pleasant and cool. in In the afternoon it began to look rainey like, and began while in Church but not heavy, but heavier at night. This morning it was quite wet and continued till about 8 Oclock. It is determined now that Higinbotham and William will leave for Britian on Wednesday, if alls well. I went up to fergus to day at One Oclock to see Mr George Ferguson & got a Introductory letter to his Brother Robert in London, business is but very moderate in Fergus no wheat offered as yet and the River almost dry, lower than ever I saw it TUESDAY 19 This is a dull morning, & threatning rain there must have been some falling through the night. No rain fell and it cleared up very fine. Peter Idington & wife were here to day �WEDNESDAY 20 This is a fine morning, though dull and heavy looking. I missed the first train going to Hamilton but went by the ½ past 9 train to attend the Provincial Show held there this week. On my return home at night I was told of a fearfull accident that happened about 6 Oclock, that a heavy stone wall had fallen and killed one man named John Watt and injured another, they were masons, engaged at an inside wall next the Court yard September THURSDAY 21 1876 This is a dry morning, went up to see the building where the wall fell FRIDAY 22 This morning was a little wet. At 2 Oclock to day we took leave of Higinbotham & William who started for Liverpool & to sail on Wednesday the 27th. SATURDAY 23 This has been a wetish kind of a morning and cloudy looking, falling like a fine mist. James D Allan came down this evening from Bayfield to see his wife. September MONDAY 25 1876 Yesterday was somwhat of a dull day, yet no rain but only a kind of drizzle. This morning it is quite mild and soft, yet no rain. James D Allans wife is very low this morning and scarcely knows any one, she could hardly speek yesterday to be understood. It began to rain about 9 Oclock very heavy and continued after, ten and during the night. TUESDAY 26 This morning is fair, but shows great signs of heavy rain having fallen through the night WEDNESDAY 27 This is a cold dissagreable morning, it rained and blew hard a great part of the night. The day was cold and stormy. �The Mill was shut down to allow the men to attend the Funeral of James Allans wife at 3 Oclock it was well attended. September THURSDAY 28 1876 This is a dull morning FRIDAY 29 This is also a dull and coldish morning and the eves dropping as if there had been rain last night. Alexr. McKenzie returned home this evening by the 6 Oclock train SATURDAY 30 This was of any thing a cool morning. Yet it continued fair, and a great many people attended the market to day which was very large, probably with all kinds of supplies for the central Exhibition next week. We have hard times in the Priory without a servant, Phebe started off last night. October MONDAY 2 1876 This is a fine morning and likely to be a fine week for the Central Fair which begins tomorrow. We have drawn off all the water in the Mill Dam for the repairs of the gates, flume, &c, before the cold weather sets in. We are putting in another centre post for the gates of the outlet flume next the Steam Mill TUESDAY 3 This appears to be a fine morning Bright and pleasant for the show. A change in the weather has come about between 9 & 10 Oclock it became quite dull, and fine rain began to fall, George Corbet from Owens Sound, called this forenoon WEDNESDAY 4 This was a dullish morning but it cleared off during the forenoon, and seems to continue but it is yet chilly, a great many carriages of all descriptons fill the streets, fully as many as ever I have seen. Peter Idington wife, son & daughter here to day. �October THURSDAY 5 1876 This is a fine clear morning but the wind is chilly. But the day after all has turned out to be a fine dry day and the attendance at the Show very large said to be over 10,000 people. Upon examination we find that all the ceder joists over the flume in the Steam Mill and the Elm beams are quite rotten, and have begun to lift the floor to replace them with sound ones. FRIDAY 6 This was a wet morning, and had rained heavy during the night, the forenoon was tolerably dry but the afternoon was cold and wet. The Show breaks up at 2 Oclock, this afternoon is cold and dissagreable. My brother James & children started off by the 10 Oclock train for Bayfield Miss Hooper went with them SATURDAY 7 This is a wet cold morning, more in the way of showers of sleet, hail, and snow. And continued with a cold wind all day. We had notice by Telegram from Montreal this afternoon that the Sythia Steam Ship had arrived to day at Queenston, yesterday October MONDAY 9 1876 Yesterday was a chilly wintry kind of a day with frost enough during the night to make ice on the pools. This day is very wintry like with frequent showers of fine snow &c. Charles Davidson started with his daughter to Philadelphia at 2 Oclock. TUESDAY 10 This morning is also much the same as yesterday and through the day it was somewhat better, though the roofs were white. �Miller of Ingersoll got a sample of flour and was to make an offer tomorrow. Mr Alexr. Thomson of Thomson Birket & Bell of Hamilton is at present laying very ill with a Brain fever, a consultation of 3 Doctors was held to day, and thought the case very precarious. WEDNESDAY 11 This morning the roofs were not so much covered and the day has been fine clear and dry, yet a cold wind is blowing. No change in Thomsons case for the better October THURSDAY 12 1876 This is a cold raw morning, with cold wind. We are still working at the flume next the Water Wheel the plate beam on the top of the posts of the Breast above the Moat was completely rotten and not wishing to desturbb the posts nor the front planking this season pu cut off the old tennants and a portion of the worst of the posts, put in a new beam lower down where they were sounder, then removed the iron stay back to stone where we got a good hold to support the pressure of the water. FRIDAY 13 This is a very fine morning, and dry and bright. Thermometer 28º. The day has turned out remarkably fine, and looks as if it was going to be the beginning of the Indian Summer. SATURDAY 14 This is a wet morning with light rain, but it must have rained heavy during the night as the ground is very wet. The day has continued fair but windy and very cold and wintry like. Have begun to day to repair the Water Wheel. October MONDAY 16 1876 Very hard frost, Saturday night & yesterday morning the ice on the water Barrel in the Garden was over one inch thick, the day was dry windy & cold. �This morning is cold, 2º below freezing and still blowing cold from the North. People of the Town have begun to vote on the By-law for $30,000. Bot. of Horseman 25 coach screws 4 inch x ⅜ at $3.30 per 100. The death of young Cosset & Robertson near Philadelphia is announced this forenoon. TUESDAY 17 This has the appearance of a fine morning hardly any frost. I find that 2 whole quarters of the inside lining of the Water Wheel is completely gone & I propose to put a ½ inch bolt down through the shrouding with a nut on the inside. WEDNESDAY 18 This is beautiful morning, a little frost on the ground. The glass at 7 a m was 24º above zero. October THURSDAY 19 1876 This morning was not so cold, yet there was frost on the ground, but the day was beautifull, and a good deal of Barley brought to town. Wheat on account of the War like news has gone up 5 cents since yesterday. I attended the funeral of of young Robertson and Cosset. their graves were near together, it was the largest funeral I ever saw in this Town FRIDAY 20 This appears to be a fine morning, not quite so bright as yesterday morning, am hurrying to finish my only letter to my Son, this being the last Friday morning that we can send by the Allan line, and have great doubts, if it will reach England before, they leave. John Black a Mason, but laterly a farmer in Puslinch died this morning after a protracted illness, aged 78 years he acted as our foreman at the Building of the Court House here in 1842 & 3. SATURDAY 21 This was a warm morning, and there had been rain during the night, at 7 a m the glass was 48º and at 10 it was between 50º & 60º and as high as 70º went out for a short drive in the afternoon. �John Manderson died to day aged 70 years, originally a mason but laterly a farmer in the Paisley Block. October MONDAY 23 1876 Yesterday was a fine mild day, at 1 Oclock the glass stood at 65º. But to day it is very wet having rained very heavy all night, and seems to continue this forenoon also. There was no mason or outside carpenter work done to day, the afternoon chilly and raw & a little wet. Had news from England to day, a letter from Willie to his wife from Queenston and one from Higinbotham to his wife from Liverpool & all well. TUESDAY 24 This morning was dray, but it became showrey in the forenoon. This afternoon has been also showrey and chilly. WEDNESDAY 25 This has been a dissagreable day wet showry weather. Our old Millwright Johnson Gibson died at Brant this morning aged 58 years, 5 mos. he entered my fathers employ and has continued with ever since with the exception of a few months this summer. I had 3 newspapers from William, 1 from London of the 7th inst. & 2 from Edinburgh of the 9th Inst. October THURSDAY 26 1876 Chilly morning glass 34º, and a light shower of hailstones and snow. Have got the water wheel started to day and, now elevating Spring Wheat. Have been sadly detained in completing a quantity of flour that is sold, for a delay in getting Fall wheat forward from Detroit, but is now reported to be near at hand FRIDAY 27 This is a dull morning, with frost on the ground. �Have got a load of fall wheat from McDonald of Aberfoyle to enable us to finish a shipment that should have been sent of last week, and have the steam on again to finish it. Have also begun this morning to grind up the middlings as it is a loss of money to keep them on hand, and have plenty of water to drive the Mill. SATURDAY 28 A good deal of Snow has fallen through the night and on the level places measured 3½ inches deep, and likely to lay over to day as there is thaw nor frost of any consiquence. Saw P. Idington in Town to day October MONDAY 30 1876 Yesterday was a tolerably fine day, and the snow is melting away gradually. This is a mild morning and the snow is melting fast away. Have a Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to day. I am lifting the covering of the rain water Cisteren & going to Pump it all out as it has been spoiled by the kitchen dishwater running in to it TUESDAY 31 This is quite a mild morning and very foggy, almost enough to make a fine shower of rain. I had a letter from William, dated Glasgow 19th Octr. McLagan, had one from Nat. Working at the Cistern to day also November WEDNESDAY 1 This is a warm close foggy morning, with the Thermometer at 54º. This is our Monthly Fair day. We are grinding flour with 3 pair of stones with steam, and 2 pair on middlings with water November THURSDAY 2 1876 This is a very mild morning, but of any thing cloudy Went up to the train & met with Revd. K. McLennan whos son is about to enter the Bank of Commerce, here. �About 1 Oclock it began to rain, and continued more or less through the afternoon. All buisness was suspended to day FRIDAY 3 This is a cool raw day but no frost. They are hurrying on with the New Post office, and close up for the winter when the 2d story joists are laid, and that the walls are nearly ready for them. Sandy Glass, lost a fine little girl this afternoon one year and ten months old, of Hooping cough & deptheria. Alexr. Thomson Esqr. of Hamilton died at 8 Oclock of brain fever. SATURDAY 4 This morning there was a slight touch of frost on the side walks, but the forenoon was fine weather but damp in the afternoon. Had 1 load of coal to the Office. The Steamer passed father point at 4 a m this morning, the names of F.W. Stone & his 2 daughters & Mrs Webster are among the passengers November MONDAY 6 1876 Yesterday was a very fine day, attended funeral of Alexr. Glass child. This was a dull morning, but raw & damp, Glass at 40º. It began to rain about 10 Oclock, and continued with little intermission all the afternoon, at 8 Oclok it was very heavy. The Assizes began to day Justice Galt on the bench. Church Meeting to day at 2 Oclock TUESDAY 7 This is also a dull morning. �But as the day advanced it appeared more settled and kept dry. At 3 Oclock I attended the funeral of Mr Alexr. Thomson late of Hamilton to his last resting place in Guelph it was largely attended by no less than 56 gentlemen from Hamilton. Great doings to in the United States, for the Election of the New President, Tilden or Mays WEDNESDAY 8 This is another doubtful morning, no frost but a very few snow flakes fell this forenoon November THURSDAY 9 1876 This is of any thing a more promising morning yet by no means clear. Yet during the forenoon the Sun shone out pretty fair for a while. In the afternoon it again got cloudy & heavy. I had a visit from my old friend Mr James Gow of Windsor, for a short time FRIDAY 10 This is a dullish morning, yet it is dry, and there had been sufficient frost during the night to make ice on the tubs &c. ¼ of an inch thick, The Sun shone out in the forenoon. No proper dicision yet as to who has the majority as President, but the general opinion is that Tilden will be the man. Have got our Hall Stove rigged up to day and the Parlour one also SATURDAY 11 Fine morning. Have got the tin gutters in front of the verandah leading to the soft water cisterns. The gardner Busby & Bulger have been cleaning out all the short dung out of the hot Beds &c and top dressing the cow park with it and as soon as the parsnips are out of the ground will have no further need of Busby after the vines in the Grapery are wound round with straw ropes. The day has been fine, large market & have seldom seen so many fowls offered at this time of the year. The Assizes closed this afternoon �November MONDAY 13 1876 Sabbath morning the glass was about 28º or {say} 4º below freezing, the frost during the night must have been hard as the ice on the tubs in the garden was ½ inch thick and the Mill Dam was frozen over for the first time this season. This morning glass at 30º the ice on the dam gone, the ground is white, repairing the covering of the mill race at the old House and the stairs, also the wooden exaust pipe from the Engine is quite rotten in places, and caved in so as to interupt the escape of the steam. War News looks more eminent and exciting in Europe TUESDAY 14 This morning the glass was between 30º & 40º but gradually got colder, and in the afternoon became quite dull. Peter Idington in town & both of us called at Guthries & Mr Watt set Tuesday the 28th inst. for Meeting of Miss Worsleys Executors, at 12 Oclock. Some few flakes of snow fell. It is reported that Hon. John H. Cameron died at 3½ Oclock this afternoon, going in his 60th year WEDNESDAY 15 The ground was all white this morning with Snow but so light that, it mostly melted all away during the day. The Hon, John Hillyard Cameron was born at Beaucaire, Languedoc, France, in April 14th 1817 received part of his early Education KellKenny College, and came to Canada in 1825. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 3 Oclock. November THURSDAY 16 1876 This is a cold raw morning, though not freezing hard just now, yet it must have froze hard last night as the ice on the Barrel is over ½ inch thick. The day however was dry and chilly. �FRIDAY 17 This was a fine mild morning, and the day turned out a moderate day. We took a drive out to Helenburn and then to the Cemetery SATURDAY 18 This morning was milder than yesterday and continued so through the forenoon. The afternoon was dull and looked like rain, but only a few drops fell. We have been talking about our dear Son & Son=in=law likely to have left England to day. November MONDAY 20 1876 Yesterday was of any thing a wet day, a constant drizzle of fine rain or disolving mist. To day the weather is much the same, wet for the most of the time, the roads are getting very muddy now TUESDAY 21 This is also a soft morning, fine close rain like mist falling, and continued during the forenoon. The afternoon was much the same as the forenoon, with a fine drizzling rain was down at Mr Stones house, Mr Lemon called. John Stone is very ill & not able to speak, and is quite helpless & can take no food. WEDNESDAY 22 This has been a drizzling morning, yet not cold the glass about 35º. In the forenoon it continued to blow a little colder and slight flurries of snow fell, and towards the afternoon the cold increased. Have been taking up my Parsnips to day and the salery tomorrow November THURSDAY 23 1876 There has been a little frost during the night but enough to produce thin ice on the tubs out in the garden, but it is becoming milder again and dark and dull as if there was going to be a fall of snow. �I feel somewhat dissapointed in not getting a letter this week from William in England. But have hopes yet that one or other of us may hear from them before the end of the week. My daughter got a letter from her Husband to day from London dated the 10th Instant, stating that they were to sail on the 18th for home in the Steam Ship FRIDAY 24 There was a little ice on the water in the garden this morning, and white on the tops of the Celery and leeks, both of which are being taken up this morning. The day is clear and as the wind is from the North it is getting colder. I am also getting the double windows put in. Attended a Lecture by Professor Delaney on the Catacombs of Rome. SATURDAY 25 There was a light sheet of ice on the Dam this morning and the ground frozen, but as the day advanced it became mild and the side walks and roads slopy. Have been grinding with three pair of stones in the water Mill this morning but as the day advanced the water got short and had to take of one run. It has begun to Snow to night, but hope it may all melt yet and produce more water, both for the River and also for our soft water Cisterns which are empty November MONDAY 27 1876 There was about 2 inches deep of Snow on the ground yesterday morning & a part of it melted away where the Sun beat on it. But this morning other 2 inches have fallen, and still falling lightly this morning. But the Snow continued to fall heavier during the afternoon. Had a Telegram from a Mr Carpenter of Jolliett Illinois to meet him at the Royal Hetel. Mr John Stone, 2d son of Mr Fredk. Stone, died yesterday afternoon. Met with Mr Carpenter of Jolliett U.S. this evening �TUESDAY 28 Meeting of Miss Worsley Exectuors a 12 Oclock Balce. {Balance} to divide $408.28, Revd. E. Ebbs $99.05 & Miss Reeve $198.12 less our fees $12.00. This morning looks wintry like, more light snow falling and, the Dam all covered with ice and snow. I attended the funeral of Mr John Stone this afternoon at 2 Oclock. WEDNESDAY 29 This is a dull dark morning, with light showers of snow, but about the middle of the day it was quite pleasant weather Several Sleighs are seen driving about town November THURSDAY 30 1876 There was sharp frost this morning, the Snow is laying all over, and a few flakes fell this morning. The mail announces the arrival of the Parthia Steamer at New York yesterday. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave New York to night December FRIDAY 1 This is the coldest morning we have had this season at ½ past 6 a m the Thermometer stood at 5º above zero & no wind. It was quite cold the whole day. This being our Fast Day the yet the attendance was not large. The wind North West. William got home this evening at 6 Oclock quite well SATURDAY 2 This is not such a cold morning as yesterday the glass about 15º above zero, have been drawing off all the water of the distillery pipes, even at this early period of the Winter som of the cast iron elbows have burst. N. Higinbotham arrived this evening at 6 Oclock quite well with the exception of a black eye, he got from a heavy lurch of the Ship in a storm �December MONDAY 4 1876 Yesterday was a fine moderate winter day and the Churches were well attended. This morning at 7 the glass stood at 15º above zero, and during the day was milder. Have been confined to the House all day with a sore heel, having skined it with my Boot pressing on it where there was a hole in my sock. TUESDAY 5 This is a very moderate winter morning yet the frost has burst some of the elbows in the pipes WEDNESDAY 6 This morning has not been severe and as the Sun got stronger about the middle of the day, it softened the ridges on the roads. This being the Monthly Fair a good many people were in town December THURSDAY 7 1876 This was a moderate morning, and the ground bare FRIDAY 8 It froze pretty hard last night, and a little snow fell SATURDAY 9 This is a very stormy morning, and has been all night, the wind is very fearce, and the snow drifting very hard all day, the Thermometer about 10º above zero. It is by far the most stormy day we have had December MONDAY 11 1876 Yesterday the 10th the morning was calm and hardly a breath of wind, at 7. a.m the Thermometer stood at 5º below zero, the ground generally covered with snow several inches and enough in places to make tolerable sleighing, it snowed in the afternoon. To day the glass was 5º above zero at 7. a.m and what snow that fell during the night has made �TUESDAY 12 This morning was quite mild about 7 a m the glass stood about the Freezing point and milder as the day advanced, a good deal more snow fell during last night and has made tollerable sleighing. A great many cattle are comming into town this afternoon to be exhibited at the fat cattle show tomorrow, the days are very short just now having to light lamps at ¼ to 5 Some of the Workshops close at ½ past 4, and start about 8 in the morning. We are very dull now, the Distillery standing so long, and the Mill doing but very little, & only 4 hands working at work & the Pedler WEDNESDAY 13 This is a mild morning, the glass just about Freezing and no more. This being the Fat Cattle show day, a great number were shown as Prize Cattle and a great many ordinary cattle for sale, as well as a splended lot of fat Hogs & Sheep as well as a large lot of fat Poultry, it was thought to have been the largest show that has been yet, the weather was all that could have been wished for, and much of the Snow thawed away. Nat & William went down to Toronto to see the President of the Bank of Commerce. Wm returned to night but Nat remained over till tomorrow December THURSDAY 14 1876 This morning was much colder than yesterday and a cold wind blowing, and no such thing as thaw to day. Had a letter from John Smith of Bridge of Allan announcing the birth of a Son FRIDAY 15 This is a cold morning, with a little more snow having fallen during the night. During the forenoon the wind increased in coldness and after One O'clock, the wind increased to a furious snow storm and continued all the afternoon and evening, but during the night it blew still harder and the cold increased SATURDAY 16 This is a very cold stormy morning, and the glass at 8 a m stood below zero a little. The sleighing is but poor yet. It is rather a dull cheerless cold day, and all our works standing still, makes it more so. �December MONDAY 18 1876 Yesterday was another cold morning at 8 a m the glass stood at zero and during the day only got to 3º above zero. This morning it was also about zero but about the middle of the day 7º above there had been a considerable fall of Snow during the night which has made very good sleighing, which makes somewhat more stitr in Town. One of the Twins in my Brother John's family died this afternoon at ½ past 3 named Winstanley. TUESDAY 19 This is a stormy morning, but not so cold as yesterday morning. Thormometer stood at 13º above zero at 9 Oclock, it blew hard last night. It is nowing heavy this forenoon, and the wind from the West. X H.B. Gordon Architect of Toronto, called on the 21st WEDNESDAY 20 This morning at 7 a m Glass 2º below zero and the day was cold. F.W. Stone, N. Higenbotham, William and A. Mackenzie, went down to Toronto to day to see the President of the Bank of Commerce about the arrangement of my affairs, and were engaged over 3 hours. I attended the funeral of Johns child this afternoon and got my hands almost froze in driving. The Grave was dug according to order 7 feet deep. Nat and William returned to night by the 8 Oclock train December THURSDAY 21 1876 X This morning was more mild at 7 it was 10º above zero and more snow had fallen during the night, and the sleighing was splended, and a large Market to day of all kinds of Produce, hoggs especially the highest price $7.00. Recd. from Thomson & Jackson interest on Mrs McLeans Mortgage $20.00 (is not so much as last time) �FRIDAY 22 This was a moderate morning about 10º to 14 above zero, with a little more snow. There was again another large market this morning, the sleighing is very good. I desided to put on the fire in the Distillery on Tuesday next, to test the pipes &c. Our Sabbath school children's meeting to night was largely attended by both parents & strangers, & all went off exceedingly well. SATURDAY 23 This morning is also mild and snowing a very little, glass about 18º above zero. December MONDAY 25 1876 Yesterday at 8 a m the glass was at zero and calm. Christmas Day was a very fine morning the Thermometer stood at 10º above zero at 7 a m the sleighing was very good, calm & pleasant. TUESDAY 26 This was also a pleasant morning, and a large market. This afternoon according to notice given the principal part of my Creditors met in my Office, when the state of my affairs was laid before them. WEDNESDAY 27 This morning was also calm and pleasant the sleighing was improved by the light fall of snow through the night. Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. to day, there was a full meeting and a good deal of business done, and an Assessment of 6 per cent called ordered. We got notice that the Bank folks from Toronto are to be here tomorrow. December THURSDAY 28 1876 �This is a moderate morning. We have been informed that the President Mr. Wm McMaster and the Manager will not be here before ½ past one having had to go round by Hamilton, (he missed the train). When only Mr. Anderson came, & part of time Mr. Wm Smith also, Mr. Andw. Lemon, Mr. F.W. Stone John Idington, and Wm. & I sat the whole day talking over in what way the funds could be raised and the Works kept going Mr. Anderson taking part in the conversation and at the same time had in his pocket Insolvency papers that were signed in Toronto on the 27th. John Idington went on home by the 6 Oclock train FRIDAY 29 This is quite a stormy morning, blowing & drifting at a fearfull rate. The 11 Oclock train going East was far behind time & did not go past here till ¼ past 12, when Mr. Wm Smith, Manager of the Bank of Commerce handed me a document requiring me to hand over my Estate & effects as per Insolvment act of 1875. And the same to William in the afternoon. But not being a partner of mine not yet a Trader according to the Act, he will require to be treated differently. SATURDAY 30 This morning is moderately cold say about 20º with a little snow, & some had fallen during the night. We were all surprised to find this morning that The Engineers of the Grand Trunk Railway, throughout the whole line had struck work at 8.30 last night. The ductch mail as it is called uncoupled on the track here near the market, and a freight train with 12 cars of live Piggs left at the freight station with all the feed pipes dissconected & the water run off the boilers, some at Breslau Station & all over as far as Portland & Sarnia. December SUNDAY 31 1876 This was a fine morning 12º above zero plenty of snow for good sleighing, and the Churches well attended. Monday, 1st January 1877 This is a very fine morning. �William Dickson Esqr. of Galt Died this day aged 77 years & 6 months entered all in new Book Tuesday 2d Jany. 1877 Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and, signed the document of Assignment. Wednesday 3d Jany. 1877 At 7.a.m Thermometer 2º below zero and quite calm. This Being the Monthly Fair Day a great many people are in Town but, very few cattle that are fit for Beef Thursday 4th Jany. This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon Friday 5th Fine winter morning Glass at 7 am at 10º above zero, calm and fine sleighing. Peter Idington here and his Grandson Patrick Saturday 6th Jany. This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the Middle of the day there was a good many teams in Town Sabbath 7th Jany. 1877 This was a fine day about 10º above at Church time �Monday 8th Jany. 1877 This was a fine moderate day and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow, all busey laying all things in order so as to take an Inventory of them Tuesday 9th Jany. This is another moderate morning a little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here & went to Waterloo by noon train Wednesday 10th Jany. This is a moderate morning, clear, and pleasant the frost during the night was about But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero Thursday 11th Jany. Was also moderate, this is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow & snow a little went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington, who wired that he would come, but did not then, but came by the late train, and had an interview with the Banker & Lemon on Wm account. Dr. Hogg is not well this week Friday 12th was a very cold morning at 7 it was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 Oclock it was 5º below. The Annual Meeting of Directors of The Wellington Mutall at the Queen's we dined together & had the General Meeting for the Election of the new board of Directors upstairs, when all the old ones were re ellected, there was a much larger meeting of strangers than formerly Saturday 13th Jany. This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the Day and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr. Hogg and found that th he was better to day than yesterday �Monday 15th Jany. Yesterday was a moderate day at 7 a m it was 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder, a Mr Frazer, Preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr. Hogg passed a bad night. And this morning was about the same temperature, and a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or snow storm, when after 2 pm the wind sprung up from the N. West with a continuos fall of snow and cold going against the wind. Dr. Hogg no better to day, and spitting up Blood from the lungs Tuesday 16th Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7. a.m a good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still there being no wind to drift it, but the trains are very irregular in arriving For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Cover of Diary}</p> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL,</p> <p>1876.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Calendar for 1876 and first 4 months of 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1876.</p> <p>TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{A leaf has been placed over this page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: The Annual General Meeting of the Company was held in the Queen's Hotel, Guelph, on the 12th January, 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON</p> <p>For the Year Ending 31st December, 1876.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: The Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company. BY-LAW No. 4}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company FOR 1875.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Continued - This page provides typed written information with the following heading: Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company FOR 1875.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: BALANCE SHEET OF LEDGER}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following headings: RATES OF POSTAGE; TERMS AND COURTS; BANK HOLIDAYS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DIARY 1876.</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings dated Nov 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very remarkable New Years morning foggy weather dark morning &amp; almost like a light rain falling, and during the forenoon a close rain but very fine was falling, and during the whole day it was foggy &amp; drizzling rain the water is running heavy over the dam, and reminds one more of the middle of April than this, we had a great many callers to day, as usual, on New Years day all our works are standing still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine day morning yesterday Sun shining fine and almost like an April day. This morning was hard frost and the ground hard and solid, and the Dam covered with young and old scaiting. There has been plenty of water for the Mill for some weeks now.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>Hard frost this morning at 7 a m the glass stood at 8º above zero. Wm. Robertson began this morning to put on the felt on the Copper Still and to line it with boards</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is also a dry morning but not so hard frost as the day advanced it became milder, after dinner it began to rain. The water still holds out for 3 run of stones going to day and running over the Dam. About ½ past 2 it began to rain again &amp; between 3 &amp; 4 it rained heavy with snow flakes between, and later the water was running down the streets. Mr {blank} Mills of Hamilton was murdered by a Butcher yesterday, who was a tenant of his in arrears of rent</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>During the night it dried up, and the roads hard froze this morning, and flakes of snow blowing about but it is too cold for the snow to fall, 3 pair of stones going briskly in the water Mill. The men working at the covering of the Boiler with felt, we had to make 2 wooden rings for top &amp; Bottom, and wide enough to admit of room to introduce the stanes between them and the felt (which was previously tied on round about with twine), and then kept in their place with wedges in a tempory manner untill ready for the iron hoops</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a very pleasant morning, and very little frost, enough to make the roads hard and dry. And during the day the Sun shone out quite pleasant. William went up to London and then on to Chatham to see about corn, But found that they had not begun to shell it out as yet, the weather being too open for that</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This morning was dry but not hard frost, but of any thing dark &amp; dull in the forenoon a light rain came on for a little while, but not enough to drive the skaiters of the ice, But the latter part of the afternoon was quite wet and rained considerable. The copper still is about done the hoops having been put on this forenoon. No snow snow whatever to be seen any where. William came home to night without doing any thing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a remarkably fine day for this time of the year it was quite mild when going to Church &amp; the ground soft and muddy, and a few roles of thunder were herd, in the afternoon the fine clear sunshine seased &amp; foggy dark weather came on and at about church time it rained heavy, and began to blow. There was quite a change this morning a very strong Westerly wind has been blowing all night and continues this morning and very cold, the Glass at 10º above Zero, during the whole day it blew hard and snowed at times, &amp; the ground as hard as ever. A good deal of excitement about voting for the shop Licence By-Law which was lost by 264 majority, got the copper Still lining finished to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but it is too cold for it to come down. The men are working at the staging round the new fermenting tuns.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning very little wind, and very little snow on the ground. The frost is sharp, Thermometer 10º above Zero. Have just got information that Wm Alexander of Ellenburn died this morning at 10 a m</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a pretty cold morning 12º above Zero cold N Westerly wind. Went out to Ellenburn twice to day and saw the corpse &amp; saw very little change the upper part of the face all above the mouth reminds me very much of my late father. The Boiler makers began this morning, and at noon got an assistnant. After the peices were cut out for the Patches to be put on, we found the space for the water completly filled up and so hard that no water could get to it and in consiquence led to the burning and cracking of the plates, no less than 5 barrow fulls of scale and mud were taken out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning, it is not blowing much. Went out to the Cemetery with Mrs R Thomson to point out the spot to dig the grave for Mr Alexander and make allowance for the place for the monument. The boiler makers will work late to night. They left about ½ past 10.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning very moderately cold very little snow to be seen except on the sides of the roads, the middle is all bare. We have a bother with the Beer pump this morning breaking out at the angle of the branch where it was patched before</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was quite a mild morning. At 9.30 the Thermometer stood at 37º and the atmosphere dull and heavy, and continued so till evening when it began to freeze. Monday morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but as the day advanced the mild weather &amp; drizzling rain washed it all away. Was over early at the Rectifying house before the furnace was lighted. Mr Cuttler began to day to adjust all the Millstones, all having more or less got out of Ballance. Mrs A and I attended the Funeral of the late Wm Alexander Esq this afternoon it was largely attended</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>Another mild morning, and thick weather and after Breakfast it began to rain, and kept on all the forenoon more or less, and many teams came in with wheat and had to stand out in the rain till unloaded. The last of the new fermenting tuns are finished with pipes, spouts &amp;c. &amp;c. ready for use</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a wet dull morning and after breakfast rained steady and may be said to have rained all the day more or less, and all the snow is now washed away. There must have been far more rain up the country than here, as the water is very high and comming down very thick and muddy. In the afternoon it got colder and began to freeze about dusk, and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower fell. William started for Toleda this afternoon. I am quite disconcerted about awful deficiency in the amount of spirit which has been lost this last ½ year, on account of the weighing system</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustering morning the ground all covered with snow, and light showers of it now &amp; then.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning, a little snow blowing about now &amp; then. But it is too cold for the snow to fall regularly. The roads are very rough for driving the ruts being deep and hard. Cuttler got done with the stones this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This has been quite a snowey morning, a good must have fallen through the night, but not enough for sleighing, however it continues to fall this forenoon. Snowing this afternoon also. helped to drape the Church this evening in mourning for the late Wm. Alexander, Elder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sabbath 23 Quite a change again this morning, the water dropping from the eves of the roofs and it was quite sloppy in going to Church and a little snow fell, but so little that it blew away before the wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 24 1876</span></h3> <p>This morning the ground is hard and the frozen crust on the snow will prevent it from being blown away, there is every appearance of more snow. No word from William since he left. Meeting to day of the Board of Directors, of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. Only a few flakes of snow fell. Am in trouble to day the Duties being overdue &amp; not enough funds to meet them. There has been no thaw today.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>Meeting of Millers Acociation in Toronto. This is a modeate morning. Thermometer 26º and a slight flurry of snow falling. The frost these last 2 nights has made the an impression on the water in the river. Had a Telegram from William dated Chicago 24th that he had bought corn and would leave tomorrow night, (that is to night). We have had a considerable shower of snow this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, the glass 22º, at 10 a m there was very little snow fell last night. The annual Meeting of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. for the Election of Directors, at 2 oclock. Mr Edward Thomas died at his recidence in Nassagaweya 71 a very respectable and deacent farmer, and have known him for many years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning, it rained heavy during during the night and the streets are running with water, and it is very slippery and most difficult to walk about. William returned from Chicago about 4 a m this morning. It has been thawing all day and the gutters running as in Spring. Mr Guest called this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This is another wet morning. I started for Hamilton by the 9.30 am train and got down about 12, it rained during the most of the journey down and after I got into the City the weather made it very unpleasant and business very dull. The Brass pump arrived from Cincinnati to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a cold Blustering morning, not much frost but the wind is strong, during the day we had a shower of snow. In the afternoon the wind increased next to a gale almost from the N' East accompanied with snow and was very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 31 18976</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine clear day but cold at ½ past 9 a m the Glass stood at 17º above zero. This morning is not quite so cold, and the wind more round to the South during the forenoon and afternoon, there was a fine bright sunshine and the roads runing with water where the sun shone. And the water flowing over the Dam in a copious stream reminding me of April or May. Mr David Torrance, President of the Bank of Montreal died this morning aged 71 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is quite a wintry looking morning, it is snowing heavy but of any thing soft, and dull weather. It still continues to snow heavy this afternoon. Have been drawing out the new pump rod on full size on paper and on a board for the Blacksmiths. Trade is still very dull all over and a great many failures taking place both here &amp; in the States</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>It blew very hard last night and cold and this morning there was a thick coat of snow and the glass stood at {blank}. At ½ past 9 a m it was at zero. This is the Monthly Fair Day. There was a very small attendance at this Fair the roads being drifted in certain localities may have hindered many of them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>It is not so cold this morning 6º above zero. Sleighing is pretty good now. William started this afternoon to Douglas for to attend a Sheriffs Sale of the effects in the Mill there, of flour, wheat, middlings &amp;c. of which William bought the whole lot and got it teamed down at 14¢ per 100 lbs. He returned about 12 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This is a fine day, and hardly so cold as yesterday. Old James McFarlane was buried to day at Rockwood, he having died near Eden villiage, aged 98 years 10 months, he was born in the year of the Irish Rebelion</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning glass at 7 a m stood at 2º below zero. Our fine carriage horse lately bought died this morning, he age was 5 years past</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very mild fine day and the snow melting fast and very little frost in the evening. This morning is another very fine morning and the sun shining bright &amp; warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning and the snow dissapearing pretty fast, the waggons have again to be used in the Town. Nat went down to Toronto by the 11 a m train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>A good deal of snow has fallen during the past night and this morning it is still falling. A great fire in New York on Monday night, loss in goods &amp; houses about $3,000,000. We took the correct measure of the Pump rod. A drizzling snow has been falling during the afternoon. David Stirton M.P. started for Ottawa this afternoon the Parliament opens tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning a little below freezing a considerable deal of sleet has fallen through the night and a crust was frozen over it this morning it has improved the sleighing. I wrote to Mrs McLean in Girvan to day Enclosing draft for $16,15.2 on the Bank of Scotland, London</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, has been raining a great deal through the night and has done so most of the forenoon, and the roads are running full of water. I have not felt well to day was quite giddy after getting out of Bed &amp; had to return to it &amp; much inclined to vomit. took opening medicine which operated &amp; now feel a good deal better this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning but mild and the roads a little frozen. But as the day advances the water is running down the roads and the river is very high, lipping over the guard block on the far side of the top beam of the dam and equal to what it is in April, and is a little up on the under side of the cross beam behind the grating at the entrance of the Mill race, and the water is very dark</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine mild day, but very slippery walking in parts, towards night it began to harden. Early this morning a little after midnight it began to blow hard, with a good deal of thunder and lightning and then heavy showers of rain, and the water froze on the trees weighing them down considerably and during the forenoon the streets were much flooded and the river rising again, I never remember such a continuation of such mild weather</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>Midling hard frost last night, the ground and remaining snow is hard, but the river is still very high. The beer pump gave out to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>There was pretty hard frost last night, and the wind was strong during the night. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, to get Startup the coppersmith to come up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning, the ground hard and dry, but as the day advanced it became colder and blowing, there is not enough of snow for sleighing. David Startup came up by the 10 Oclock train, and immediately began to prepare the copper pipe for the new Pump</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a coldish morning, yet the day shone out very fine, but no thaw. We got on pretty well with the Pump to day and got up steam in the afternoon and after running a charge and a half the log on which the Pump was set burst from the Pressure of the depth of beer in the large tub &amp; had to stop and put on clasps to keep it together. And which had the desired effect, but did not get done in time to run any more to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Rather sharp frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became much milder, clear and bright sunshine, and no thaw whatever. We got fairly started again early this morning and going well. But as the pump throws up a considerable of beer above the Piston which is run into a pail, but as it is so often filled, and apt to be neglected, we had to put in a large tub with its bottom level with the bottom of the pump logs with a large cock connecting the two, which when filled, we have only to shut off the supply from the fermenting tuns, and open the cock when the pump draws up every drop of it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine day yesterday. This is a fine winter morning, glass 22º above zero roads hard and dry. Rectifying House stopt for cleaning out the boiler, and the man from Ingles &amp; Hunters put in all the thimbles in the tubes which had fallen out in consiquence of them having too much taper, which I got turned off he also caulked round the patches that were leaking. The coppersmith soldered the leak in the bottom of the still which is now tight. He also fixed cocks on the decending pipe of the worm to turn on the faints with the fusil oil on to the Rectifieers or Filters. We have got the fixings of the beer pump and pipes completed and all going well. It began to rain this evening and blow hard, and about 8 Oclock came on to snow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning, with a fresh coat of frozen snow. The water in the river has fallen considerably yet we have plenty to drive the Mill. David Startup is about finished</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This has been a very cold night, and this morning at 6 oclock the Thermometer stood at 6º below zero, and at 7 a m 2º below it has been blowing pretty hard all day, and the snow that fell during the night, has drifted more or less, and it is very cold getting about with the N. West wind blowing. I got Mr Gideon Hood as my security on my Bond for payment of Duties for the amt. on his part for $10,000. David Startup, coppersmith went off by the 11 Oclock train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>This last night was much colder at 6 this morning the glass was 6º below, but at 7 a m it was 2º above zero, and to day there is very little wind, and strange to say that where the Sun is heating on the sidewalks the snow is melted and slushey, there is little or no wind. The accounts from Ottawa describe in glowing terms the grand dress Ball, at the Governors Recidence. The day has been a pleasant mild day. Sent paper &amp; letter to Illinois</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning, and during last night it blew hard, to day it is quite cold getting about. I did not feel well to day at all felt giddy in the morning &amp; went only once of ncessity up town, having taken medicine. Towards night it came on to blow hard and the snow drifted very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>It blew hard &amp; cold all day yesterday, and the snow kept falling for the most of the {blank}. We had an alarm of fire in the school room of St. Andrews Church, there was not much damage done. This morning was cold but got milder during the day. Meeting of Directors of Wellington Insurance Co. to day. It is snowing this evening and looks as if it were going to be heavy.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a more moderate morning not so cold as yesterday, but the snow is very difficult to walk on, as it is dry and loose like sand. There has been more snow falling at times but it is not enough to bind the other But in places where it is drifted it is quite hard and carries a person quite easy. The Poultry Show opened to day and there are many more entries than last year. the snow is coming on again</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This was a sharp morning. But the day turned out fine. This being the Fair Day there was a large turn out of cattle and there was a number of buyers and the cattle went off quick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning bright and clear glass about 18º below zero at 7 a m. But it continues cold on account of the North Wind. The sleighing is tolerable fair</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This was a sharp morning 5º above zero at 7 a m. This is our Fast day in our Church. Mr Wallace came up from Hamilton to day. Mr Peter Idington was also here. The Poultry show broke up at noon to day. Peter Idington here to day. William went up to Stratford about wheat</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning. During the day there was a moderate thaw and the snow is wearing away on the much travelled roads. Peter Idington here to day again. William returned about 5 Oclock this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was was a fine mild morning &amp; dry, but in the afternoon it began to rain &amp; continued for some time and in the evening it came on again with light showers. This is quite a mild morning, and the roads are very much washed from the rain during the night, that the sleighing will be altogether gone if this weather continues.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning, and raining more or less for most of the forenoon, and part of the afternoon. The river is rising fast and is nearly as high as the last flood some weeks ago, we opened the flood gates this afternoon. There is appearance of more rain. The roads are in a very bad state</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>Quite a change this morning, during the night it turned to hard frost, and instead of mire of considerable depth is now hard solid roads, and a cold frosty wind blowing. The water is for all that comming down veery deep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, frost throughout the night was middling hard and will be very trying on the young wheat now without protection. The water in the river is much lower this morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, hard frost last night, but the sun has great power in thawing the middle of the roads so as to soften the hard edges of the ruts and make it more easy on wheel carriages. We had to shut down the flood gates this morning so as to keep up the head on the Dam</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>A moderate morning, and the roads getting softer. The water is keeping up pretty fair. The afternoon is cloudy, and it began to rain about ½ past 6</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning was a rainey, and had been during the night, and continued more or less all day. This morning the ground was covered with snow over 4 inches deep, and the wind continuing strong. This afternoon is becomming much colder and the wind which was Westerly is now becomming more Northerly and getting very cold, a little snow is blowing about. Revd Mr Tanner lectures in our Church to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a tolerable sharp morning, rather too cold for snow last night. During the day the Sun shone out fine and and made the sidewalks smoke. Meeting of Presbytery in Chalmers Church. William started off to Hamilton, thence to Brantford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, the glass much the same as yesterday 10º or 11º above zero. The roads are very rough and hard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy morning, the wind has been blowing at a fearful rate all night, it is accompanied with dry fine frozen particles of snow and in thick clouds and drives with great force against one's face, the cold is not all severe only 23º above zero at 10 a m. The wind still continues this afternoon strong from the East and the fine snow still falling. I wrote to J. Smith, Bridge of Allan by this afternoons mail. William came home by the 6 Oclock train. Mr Fouler had a grand examination in the Town Hall to night, it was cram full &amp; a couple of hundred people in the old hall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a milder morning, and snowing a little, the is more from the West now. It became colder in the afternoon, and still snowing lightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>Sharp morning ½ past 10 am the glass stood at 5º above zero, at 1.30 p m it was 10º above zero. I have kept the house all day, being affected with headach last night and giddiness this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning was pretty sharp, at 7 am glass stood at 5º above zero, clear and calm weather. I went twice to Church &amp; did not feel the worse of it. This morning chilly and raw, cold 22º at 10 a m inclined to snow or other change. I feel better this morning. About noon it began to snow and kept on quite heavy all the afternon, and evening and blowing from the East.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>Wintry morning, and the fall of snow during the afternoon and during last night, has left a coating of snow generaly all over of from 6 to 8 inches deep. The day is turning out fine with a slight flurry of snow now and then</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, glass at 20º. I am going to try the sleighing this forenoon. James Dobbie is said to have died at his tea table last night, of heart disease. Mrs A and I went down to Fishers Mills to see Mr Idingtons family, and found them all well, the roads in Waterloo were considerably drifted up certain places, and sloping so as almost to tip the cutter over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday 23 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advances the sun is begining to melt the snow in the middle of the road. This afternoon the roads are getting quite soft and watery, and if it continues a day or two longer all the snow will be gone. I am glad I went to Waterloo yesterday for the roads in many places must be bare to day. Recd. letter from John Smith, Bridge of Allan.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning and likely to thaw more to day. It has turned out a fine forenoon went out to the Model Farm and found the sleighing very bare in most places &amp; unless more snow falls it will soon be all gone. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here to day. The Court of Queens Bench is sitting just now precideed over by Judge Gainne</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h3> <p>This is a very coarse morning with sleet and snow a good deal has fallen through the night, and the roads are now very slushey and dissagreeable. It has continued throughout the day much the same, with frequent showers of frozen rain, sometimes pretty heavy. The weather is so dull and dark that no Eclipse can be seen. Wrote to John Smith this afternoon by US mail</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a somewhat blustering day with light showers of snow. This is a dull blustering day, and bad getting about with either sleigh or waggon. Feek, began this morning about 9 Oclock left at 10 a.m. began again at 3 p m. Miss Isabella Alexander came this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Pretty hard frost last night, the road are very hard and dry. Feek began at 7 a m, and worked till a little after 3 p m. About 1 Oclock it began to snow and continued to fall heavy all the afternoon and no appearance of it stopping. William, went to Paris &amp; Brantford this morning. Wind from the N East. Recd. Telegram from William that he was stormstead at Brantford &amp; could not be home to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is another snowey morning, and it is now very deep all over, wind from the N. East. William came home at noon to day. We are making arrangements to stop distilling tomorrow to enable us to put in the heating pipes in the smoke stalk to heat up the feeding water for the Boiler, and raise the grate bars 12 inches, so as to reduce the quantity of dead wood that accumulates and blackens in the fire box down on the bars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a pleasant winter morning good sleighing, and good many teams in town, and we are hurrying out the firewood from the Rocks with a number of hired teams, for we cannot depend on it lasting long, for the frost is too mild to preserve it. Distillery standing to day, having been running on till about 4 Oclock this morning, having run since yesterday morning. We have been working late to night to complete what we think will be a saving of fuel &amp; time in the distillery. Feek to about</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning and thawing. I am rather dissapointed in finding this morning that our hard work all yesterday is not going to answer in the present way &amp; am going to stop and replace the grate bars as they were. After cooling down the furnace we lowered the grate bars to their old position and the draft was restored to its former strength. But the feed water passing through the coil of 2 inch pipes does not heat up the water to the heat I expected. I have got a bad cold from last nights late work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is also a mild morning. But as a precaution I have made up my mind to remain in the house all day, having taken, medicine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning is soft but no rain, but the thaw is rappid and the roads quite slushey, and the water running rappid in the gutters. I feel a good deal better to day, but keep as much in the Office as I can.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This is another mild morning, and thawing fast</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning. there has been a little frost last night, about 10 Oclock it began to snow pretty thick loose snow which melted as it fell, and then a little rainey sleet, making the streets slushey and unpleasant. There is a large attendance of Farmers and others in Town to day, this being the Easter Fair, and a greater number of fat cattle shown than I have seen before. Jeffry Lynch was in Toronto yesterday and spent an hour at Mr Wm. Higinbothams &amp; found him more requiring to be watched as he cuts up Handkerchifs &amp;c. into ribbons. We are without a fireman to day, having turned off Scott for dissobedience</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning the ground was somewhat dry, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up the water began to run on the streets, and the snow that is still laying on the sides of the roads is getting very soft and melting fast away. The ice on the dam is quite whole yet but it must be brittle and very unsafe to cross on now. Thos. Baxter of Wellington Square is reported to have been drowned this morning on his own farm. fine mild night Mrs A &amp; I at Mrs Websters to Tea</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>Wet rainey and dull morning with frequent showers of sleet, and there seems to be a regular break up of the ice and the water in the Dam is rising. The Hamilton papers announce the sudden death of an old aquaintance of mine Mr Thomas Baxter of Wellington Square in examining a drain that run into a small creek had become giddy &amp; fell in &amp; got drowned he was 55 years of age. A dispatch from Ottawa says that the site for the New Post Office is fixed, and to be erected on the present site of the Wellington Hotel</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>It froze hard last night and the ground is quite dry and bearing up. The weather is fine and clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>The weather was fine yesterday. This morning the ground is dry with the nights frost but as the day advances it is thawing fast</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a fine mild morning and the water running down the road at a rappid rate and the water in the river rising. William went up to Stratford this evening on a tour among customers</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a very dull dark morning, and must have been raining during the night. About 7 a m it began to rain very lightly and then more heavy during the forenoon there is very little snow to be seen on the sides of the roads now. I Had to hoist the flood gates as the water was getting over the fender log at the Northerly end of the aperon, the water is very dark and muddy. Had telegrams from Wm. from Stratford and Mitchel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another dull misty morning, and its condensation producing a very fine rain. But during most of the forenoon the rain fell more freely. The steam Mill Bridge is loaded with stones. In the afternoon rain came on again, and the water in the river continuing to rise, notwithstanding that the flood gates have been raised as far as they will open. And the ice is breaking up &amp; going over. Wm. Telegraphed from Stratford that he will be home at 8 p m. We are only running the Mill with 1 run of stone from the water being so high and causes the water wheel to labour too much in backwater injuring the bucket boards. Higinbotham returned from Ottawa. William came home from above about same time.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is Good Friday. It was so far fair, with the exception that the fog condenced into fine rain, and continued so throughout the forenoon. The water got very high and we had to raise the gate to the full height. We hear of no disausters as yet from the high floods, the most of the ice is of the Dam except a little on the edges. It began to be very cold towards evening. I went up to Goldie's dam, he was working at his flood gates, being affraid of them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This was a dry morning, and the water no higher than late last night. The day is quite fine but yet not the warmth in the air we ought to have</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day. This is of any thing a chilly morning. But as the day advances it is getting better. We had to shut down part of the flood gates this morning as the water was too low to run over the Dam shewing how rappidly the flood or spring fresshet dissapears now compared with former years when it lasted for much more than a week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and the water in the river is still lower that the gates have to be farther shut down.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and the ground is drying up fast, and the flood gates are now altogether shut down close</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning although, there was hard frost last night, and the ground was quite hard. This forenoon and part of the afternoon was fine but farther on it became cold again. Went out the York Road to attend the funeral of a Son of Robert Paterson who died in Detroit day bebore yesterday of Tyfod Fever. William started for London this morning. We had a heavy shower of rain last night and it was very dark, some later it blew very hard</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and the roads drying up very fast. The driver of the chopping stones broke, one lug at each end</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This was a fine mild morning, and looked like rain. But as the day advanced it became very pleasant and the Sun shone out fine. Willie Higinbotham came home from Hamilton at noon, Aut Agnes &amp; the two boys from Fishers Mills, &amp; Mary was brought from Toronto by her Father to night, so that they are all at home but Harry who is at Elora. William came home from London by the 5 Oclock train. It began to rain about 5 oclock and then again at ½ past 6. I felt very giddy this afternoon and inclined to stagger in my walk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Cold blustery day yesterday, with a shower of snow, but it was light and dry &amp; blew away. It froze hard last night, and there was ice on the tub at the spring ½ an inch thick &amp; over. This is a fine Bright morning but cold. The Masons have begun to build the foundation walls for the shop to be built for the owner of the ground James Mays being 25 feet 8 inches. Wm. Stewart and Petrie's are next being something like 40 feet some inches, then the frame stable which ground is {blank} feet {blank} frontage</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and very little frost. I got the Onions sown in the garden to day and also the hot beds with cabbage seed and cauliflour. I got the Bucket boards repiled and changed the position of the bearers between the teirs, and also the 1½ inch Oak planks in the same way. Mr Corby Junr., Distiller from Bellville was here this afternoon intending to stay over tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a most beautiful morning for the Monthly Fair. I see a great many, Reapers &amp; Mowers being arranged for Sale. The Wellington Hotel Building was sold by Auction to day for $150.00. The verandah for $13.00. The stable which was a framed one and sheeted both inside and outside, for $40.00, and the ground to be cleared by a certain time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a dry morning but not so warm as yesterday morning. The party who bought the Wellington stable is busey taking it down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a cold wet morning and the wind from the East, it continued fair for the greater part of the forenoon, but came on agin in the afternoon. I sowed a bed of spinnage and also some Parsley this forenoon. The Auction of the furniture &amp;c. is still going on to day and is likely to take all day tomorrow. It has been raining all the afternoon and continues still this evening ½ past 8.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This is a dull damp morning, it must have rained through the night, and likely to rain more ere long</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was of any thing a damp day threatning rain in the forenoon, but the afternoon was dry. But I did not go to Church as I felt unwell, in the afternoon felt great headache and sent for Dr Herod. To day it was dry weather, I feel no worse and the head better, the Dr called again to day and required me to keep quiet for the next 24 hours at least and not go out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This was a fine day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning and heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning. I made arrangements this forenoon to meet John Chambers at the Quarry hole to build retaining wall.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a wet looking morning but no rain has fallen. It continued fair all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advanced it began to blow a stif Northery wind so that is was not so warm as some days ago. I was out at the Bridget farm with a Donald Cameron, with a view to let it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderately fine day, but got dull in the afternoon. I went to Church in the forenoon. This morning it was dry but during the forenoon it began to rain, and continued on during the afternoon pretty heavy. The Wellington Hotel is about half demolished, they are getting on much faster in taking it away than was expected.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dull wet morning, has been raining during the night, and lightly during the forenoon, but continues still very dull. William went down to Hamilton this forenoon, to attend meeting of Chilmans Creditors</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>A great deal of Thunder and lightning last night and this morning, and a great deal of rain, and it is causing great delay in putting in the crops. The land are now all socking wet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day, and quite warm at times. I Have had some men repairing fence at, Back of cottage. William started for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and the trees and bushes have made great progress, and the leaves are about full out on the Birch trees and on the chessnuts also, and the grass is looking beautiful. I have been drawing out a Plan of Mr Alexanders Cemetery Plot for Monument and where the graves are to be for they are not in their proper place. He having only bought a single lot on the day that his wife died as I was along with him and gave my opinion as to its selection &amp; she was (Mrs Alexander) burried at a proper distance from the centre of that lot so as to admit of another grave beside her, as it was his intention to leave this country but having taken ill so soon after her and continuing to get worse, he ordered the other half to be bought and which is now 28 feet by 20 feet</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This was a very wet morning, raining heavy till 9 Oclock and then turned very warm. Had a telegram from Wm. at Ottawa enquiring the amt. owing by Wm. Hall of Perth. I wrote him enclosing Guests letter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very warm day about 74º. This was a dull morning and looked like rain, but none fell. I did not feel well during the night and felt better about noon. Telegraphed to Wm. at Montreal, then Mr Stewart who replied at 5 p m. Only got a reply from Wm. at 8 p m</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>There was hard frost during the night and this morning a little ice on the tubs at the spring was about the thickness of a Penny peice. But the day is turning out fine and warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and moderate breese of wind cooled the air, there was no sporting with any more than one boat on the Dam a great many took advantage of the cheap fare's to Toronto &amp; London &amp; Hamilton. I shut down both Mill and Distillery. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave Montreal to night at 10 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another very fine morning, and all the trees almost in full leaf. Have been employing whitewashers to day to finish their work at the Priory. Made every endeavour to pay the duties on spirits but had not enough funds and paper to cover cheque, and have to wait for word from Toronto. William came home at ½ past 2 p m</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning, and quite warm during the day. I have just read in the Scottish American of the death of Mr David Bryce Architect and R.S.A. aged 73, he died in Edinburgh at his own recidence 131 George Street. I have known him since a boy, his father was a Mason, and kept a night drawing school, at which my father was first a pupil &amp; afterwards an assistant, his Mother was often in our house in Leith Walk, and were great friends for many years. I visited him several times in 1861 when in Scotland</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>There was very heavy showrs of rain this morning but the ceased about 11 Oclock, but it cooled the Air a good deal, and in the afternoon it became quite chilly. They are getting on very well with the excavation of the old stable of the Wellington Hotel and a man is underfitting or building a 2 feet wall, and which has to be very carefully done, and have recomended 2½ feet thick in preference, the other stores west of them are up to, and the first joists are laid. The chessnut trees are in full blossom &amp; and all the Apples &amp; cherry trees. I attended the Revision Committee in the Town Hall this evening. But as I was a day behind in entering my complaint they will consider by Friday night if it can be admitted</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, and there was frost on the sidewalks. The foundation of the New Wellington Hotel and the Masonic Hall is now dug out and likely to be finished tomorrow. This is a warm day about 80º in the glass.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning. The papers this morning announce a great Conflagration in in Quebec and 400 houses found to have been consumed, first report stated a 1000 houses destroyed, and the loss will not fall short of $800,000</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning. It is now confirmed that the Sulton of Turkey has been dethroned. I Went down to the Quarry and found that it will take Chambers another day to fill up the embankment. The masons have begun to build the Masonic Hall. The whole excavation is now taken out and the sides on Windham street protected. Met this night at Massies to consult about a testemonial to be presented to Mr Jas. Gow, Collector, on his removal to Windsor, when a large sum was subscribed to day 2d June the list is now made up to $349.00</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning and the heat about ½ past 10 was 85º. This is our Fast Day and there was a very fair attendance. In the evening I attended the Revision committee in the Town Council Room but being a day too late they could not take up my case. I have a strong desire to go to Philadelphia to the Centennial to pick up some insight in many things I may see that may be of great use to me if I am spared</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, and rain began to fall about Breakfast time and continued heavy for a considerable time. And then in the afternoon another heavy shower so that the ground is well socked this season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings - following dates handwritten on some - Nov 16 1876 and 30th Nov 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was our Communion Sabbath and was very well attended notwithstanding the appearance of rain in the morning, but the day turned out fine. This is a fine morning we are planting posts on the side of the embankment at the Quarry, for a fence, instead of a stone wall to hold up the embankment as intended, but owing to the great quantity of water, was prevented from laying the foundation, and regret now that I did not pump out the water originally intended, which would have taken up less room &amp; been more durable.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. We have the Photagrapher taking views of the Mill this morning, &amp; other premises. 54 more cattle were shipped this morning from here, and the balance taken probably next week if I can sell a car load at the Fair tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and every thing appears to be growing fast, the snowballs &amp; Lelacks also. This is the Monthly fair day, a great many people are in Town &amp; a good many cattle, but the demand was not very keen &amp; the prices low &amp; some would not accept the offers &amp; took them home again. Mr James Gow took farewell of us to day as he leaves for Windsor tomorrow. Reeve's who bought all Hoods cattle, is very much put about at the dullness of the market not being able to sell a car of them to day as he expected. He has also the handling of Gooderham's cattle, 700 yet on hand</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>This has also been a very fine day, and being dry weather and warm affects the quantity of water in the river, which is well tested with, 3 pair of stones night and day for the most of last week and this. We are only running 100 Bushels per day in the Distillery and that only untill the balance of the cattle is out. A considerable quantity of Indian Corn was sold to farmers yesterday for sowing for green feed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This was a fine warm morning, but somewhat threatning rain. I went down to Hamilton by the 10 Oclock train and was prepared with my umberella in place of my walking stick, but it was not required as it cleared up before noon clear and warm. Trade is dull and very littlle doing. I made more enquiry about fares &amp;c. about the Centennial. I returned home by the last train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This morning was warmer than yesterday, but we had during the day a gentle breeze, and yet it was very warm. We are getting the quarry hole nearly filled up, and on Monday will put up some planking on the posts to retain the earth</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning. It appears that there will be no cattle taken out of the stalls this evening for shipment tomorrow, as the markets are quite overstocked and prices very low</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>The men got the fence at the quarry completed at noon to day or rather the middle of the afternoon. But I would like a little more earth put on to raise. Mr Donald Guthrie was nominated for member to night, for the House of Commons.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This has also been a very warm day, and the water is failing fast in the river. Massie went down to Montreal yesterday. Mr John Awood &amp; wife started for England this, p.m. William went off to St. Catharines at 2 p.m. The coffins of both Mr &amp; Mrs Alexander were removed to day, their heads to within 2 feet of the Monument &amp; 2 feet 6 inches apart, she lies on the left side of him. Barrels of Spirits was shipped yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning and damp, and considerable rain must have fallen during the night, and has given every thing a refreshing appearance. George Booth of Toronto called this morning on his way to Windsor. The papers annonce the death of Judge Duggan in Toronto yesterday aged 64 years. I knew his father and his Brothers. It was very close warm sultry about the middle of the day, and after noon a ratling shower of Hail came on and soon turned into rain for a while, and shortly after that came on again when I was up in town and continued till about 6 Oclock &amp; it was rather amusing to find one Counsilor and the cheif constable taking advantage of the only verandah's now left at Haddens &amp; Days, in Windham street which elisited a good deal of fun</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull forenoon, and close &amp; warm, But as the day advanced it became clearer. The Pump of Rectifying House lately started was out of order &amp; in adjusting it they broke the screw of the lower end of the Brass piston rod yesterday &amp; it is being repaired at Ingles &amp; Hunters to day. Mr Chubb began the foundation of the new Wellington Hotel, and Enslie &amp; Taylor are nearly ready for the first teir of joists for the Masonic Hall. Recd. Telegram from William at Brantford will be home at 6, looks very much like rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, but about a ¼ to 9 it began to rain heavy and continued the most of the forenoon, and nearly all the afternoon, and very heavy at times, no mason work was done to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This has been a close morning, and of any thing dull and like rain. The late rain has again raised the water in the River very considerably. A terrible fire broke out yesterday morning in St. John, Quebec and destroyed the principal part of the Town and over 3000 people left houseless, &amp; the loss about one million dollars. Nat went to Toronto this morning. The Sale of the last 2 acres of the Glebe lands of St. Andrews Church took place this afternoon it was divided into 9 lots and brought $1320.00. A smart litle shower fell about 6 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is somewhat more cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine morning. We are cleaning out the boiler &amp;c. in the Rectifying house and fixing the new Pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning. I am making anxious enquiries about any one going to Philadelphia so as to have company. Saw Mr Alexr. Drysdale to day who is going there on his way home but he will not leave here till Monday week the 3d July. Have got the pump finished in the Rectifing house this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning, but close and likely to be very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This was a fine cool pleasant morning, but as the day advanced it became very warm. Have been making enquirey for places to stay in when in N. York and Philadelphia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning. I have made up my mind to start on my journey to N. York and thence to the Grand Centennial at Philadelphia and will leave here by the midday train.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a fine warm morning, but yet reports are comming in for the failure of the Fall wheat from Rust during the late close damp weather. I was all through Mr James Morrison's new stone dwelling house which is nearly ready for the Painter. I also examined Mr Thos. Gowdy's new red Brick house which is large &amp; roomey, and are now lathing it ready for the plasterer, both situate on Liverpool Street. The council are making great improvements on Liverpool Street cutting down the hill behind Mr Elliots and filling up opposite Walkers and Bells new houses.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is another very warm morning. And my Brother James D. Allan is busey loading up a Car with his furniture to be landed at Goderich, thence to be conveyed by waggon to Bayfield, where he has now got a house erected on his own land ready for his family of Wife, 2 sons &amp; 2 daughters, and intends leaving here tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>This is also a fine morning and warm &amp; dry. We all went up to the train at ½ past 9 to take farewell of James Allan and his family, who left at 9.45 for Goderich, the Car with all their furnature having started before them at 6 Oclock a m. I observe by this morning papers that Douglas &amp; Bannermans saw mill near Georgetown was all Burnt up yesterday afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h3> <p>(No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning 80º by 9 oclock a.m. Peter Idington came up this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is not quite so warm this morning as yesterday, but still dry and warm. We are making preparations for starting the Steam Engine, and have been getting some new patent packing for the Piston rod</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning, and no appearance of rain. There is reports of great fires in the woods in the Eastern provinces. We got the Engine a going this forenoon and began to smutt some wheat and after dinner all three runs were grinding</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This was also a warm morning, and during {blank}. Had Mr Robert Glendenning of Philadelphia &amp; his daughter Mrs Norman to tea &amp; a few friends to meet them. John C. Allan returned from Sullivan after viewing his land there</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This morning was not quite so warm as yesterday morning, but as the day advanced it became quite warm. William went off to Kincardine by the 12.30 train. John McPherson has been busey these several days in replacing the broken lights of the Green=house with sound ones, and puttying up all defects, and painting the bars above the putty. Sherrif Grange died to night at 10 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a cool morning, but the middle of the day got warm. But last night was quite cool and extra clothes were required on our Bed frost was seen early on the shingles.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a warm morning. I attended the Funeral of Sherrif Grange as Paul=bearer at 3 Oclock this afternoon,the attendance was large, his age on the Coffin was 68 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looks like rain. We intended to have started for King to visit the Revd. Mr Tawse family, but Mrs A. did not feel well enough to go to day. The Unuion Pic'nic comes off this afternoon. After all parties were on the ground and the children busey at their sports and before they had time to get any refreshments It began to rain and drove them off, some went home others took shelter under Mr Guthrie's verandah, and went at it again after it got fair. I discharged Nat's Mortgage on the back of the Hill property to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h3> <p>There has been rain during the night, and looked dark and gloomy yet. Wm. went down to Toronto by the 9 Oclock train Mrs A. &amp; I go at 11 on our way to King, station.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h3> <p>Mr Robert Holt of Dundas died to day aged 76 years a native of Sussex England &amp; settled in Dundas in 1834 and carried on Brewing ale for many years there of an excelent quality, and {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This has been another very warm day. Mrs Allan and I left Lake Couchichen 88 miles North of Toronto this morning at ½ past 9 and arrived in Toronto at ½ past 2 p.m</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very warm morning, and every thing very dry and the grass becoming quite Brown. At 2 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 86º</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, but much cooler than yesterday, a very fine shower fell during the night and looks as if we were going to have more. This is our Fast Day. A smart shower of rain fell this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This was a dry morning. It {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looked like rain but the signs dissapear as the day advances. At 1.30 yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at the City of St. Hyacinthe at the West End, and fanned by a high North West wind, and before it was arrested 600 houses were destroyed, and the loss roughly estimated at $2,000,000. A large fire broke out in the Town of Seaforth this morning about 2 Oclock when property to the amount of between $80,000 and $100,000 was destroyed, Mr James Murphy among the rest, formerly of Guelph.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is rather a cool morning. A fire broke out in Dunbar's or rather Lowell's swamp East of the Bridget farm and set fire to a couple of pannels of my fence which was soon put out, but I had to keep watch till late, for if the wind which was fortunately N. West had turned towards the N. East would have destroyed the Road (Boundry line of Town) which is founded with Brush and timber &amp; covered with swamp earth and gravel, and would burn deep into the ground if once it catched in my meaadow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This also is a cool morning 45º, and no signs of rain as yet. This is the Monthly Fair Day. The attendance to at the Fair is but small. There was a very few drops of rain fell on our way to the Prayer meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning looks dull, but yet no rain comes down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This morning looked very much like rain, but none fell. The Glue factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $4,000 &amp; Wellington for $2,000</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This has been another dry morning, and still there is a strong appearance of rain. It continued dry the whole day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>We had a fine rain yesterday morning, which lasted till 11 Oclock when going to Church, but nothng more after that. The rain began slowly about 6 Oclock &amp; appears likely to continue</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning though a little dull yet it was a splended day, for the Guelph Caadonian Society, holding their first annual gathering, which was large, and all went off in splended style</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This was a dull morning. Had some light rain but soon went off again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning is a little wet, and threatens to rain this forenoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a dullish morning and looks a good deal like rain, preparing to start to Toronto. Got down to Toronto by noon, and had great trouble and exertion to fall in with Sir John A Macdonald, and after being at his house found that he had left at 11 and went off in the Northeren train, &amp; would not be back untill Monday. The Offices in the New Custom House are now being occupied. The British American Assurance Cos. new Office is far advanced and they are now building at the 3rd story, the workmanship &amp; design is very splended</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. My clerk Mr Alexr. MacKenzie went off by the early train to New York thence to Philadelphia. Higinbotham wife &amp; children, William wife &amp; children, &amp; Mr Thom went down to P. Idingtons at 3 p m &amp; retd. ½ past 9.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was pleasant and cool. In the afternoon it began to look rainey like, and began while in Church but not heavy, but heavier at night. This morning it was quite wet and continued till about 8 Oclock. It is determined now that Higinbotham and William will leave for Britian on Wednesday, if alls well. I went up to fergus to day at One Oclock to see Mr George Ferguson &amp; got a Introductory letter to his Brother Robert in London, business is but very moderate in Fergus no wheat offered as yet and the River almost dry, lower than ever I saw it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, &amp; threatning rain there must have been some falling through the night. No rain fell and it cleared up very fine. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, though dull and heavy looking. I missed the first train going to Hamilton but went by the ½ past 9 train to attend the Provincial Show held there this week. On my return home at night I was told of a fearfull accident that happened about 6 Oclock, that a heavy stone wall had fallen and killed one man named John Watt and injured another, they were masons, engaged at an inside wall next the Court yard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning, went up to see the building where the wall fell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This morning was a little wet. At 2 Oclock to day we took leave of Higinbotham &amp; William who started for Liverpool &amp; to sail on Wednesday the 27th.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This has been a wetish kind of a morning and cloudy looking, falling like a fine mist. James D Allan came down this evening from Bayfield to see his wife.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was somwhat of a dull day, yet no rain but only a kind of drizzle. This morning it is quite mild and soft, yet no rain. James D Allans wife is very low this morning and scarcely knows any one, she could hardly speek yesterday to be understood. It began to rain about 9 Oclock very heavy and continued after, ten and during the night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This morning is fair, but shows great signs of heavy rain having fallen through the night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a cold dissagreable morning, it rained and blew hard a great part of the night. The day was cold and stormy. The Mill was shut down to allow the men to attend the Funeral of James Allans wife at 3 Oclock it was well attended.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is also a dull and coldish morning and the eves dropping as if there had been rain last night. Alexr. McKenzie returned home this evening by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a cool morning. Yet it continued fair, and a great many people attended the market to day which was very large, probably with all kinds of supplies for the central Exhibition next week. We have hard times in the Priory without a servant, Phebe started off last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and likely to be a fine week for the Central Fair which begins tomorrow. We have drawn off all the water in the Mill Dam for the repairs of the gates, flume, &amp;c., before the cold weather sets in. We are putting in another centre post for the gates of the outlet flume next the Steam Mill</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a fine morning Bright and pleasant for the show. A change in the weather has come about between 9 &amp; 10 Oclock it became quite dull, and a fine rain began to fall, George Corbet from Owens Sound, called this forenoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This was a dullish morning but it cleared off during the forenoon, and seems to continue dry but it is yet chilly, a great many carriages of all descriptons fill the streets, fully as many as ever I have seen. Peter Idington wife, son &amp; daughter here to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning but the wind is chilly. But the day after all has turned out to be a fine dry day and the attendance at the Show very large said to be over 10,000 people. Upon examination we find that all the ceder joists over the flume in the Steam Mill and the Elm beams are quite rotten, and have begun to lift the floor to replace them with sound ones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning, and had rained heavy during the night, the forenoon was tolerably dry but the afternoon was cold and wet. The Show breaks up at 2 Oclock, this afternoon is cold and dissagreable. My brother James &amp; children started off by the 10 Oclock train for Bayfield Miss Hooper went with them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a wet cold morning, more in the way of showers of sleet, hail, and snow. And continued with a cold wind all day. We had notice by Telegram from Montreal this afternoon that the Sythia Steam Ship had arrived to day at Queenston, yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a chilly wintry kind of a day with frost enough during the night to make ice on the pools. This day is very wintry like with frequent showers of fine snow &amp;c. Charles Davidson started with his daughter to Philadelphia at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This morning is also much the same as yesterday and through the day it was somewhat better, though the roofs were white. Miller of Ingersoll got a sample of flour and was to make an offer tomorrow. Mr Alexr. Thomson of Thomson Birket &amp; Bell of Hamilton is at present laying very ill with a Brain fever, a consultation of 3 Doctors was held to day, and thought the case very precarious.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This morning the roofs were not so much covered and the day has been fine clear and dry, yet a cold wind is blowing. No change in Thomsons case for the better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, with cold wind. We are still working at the flume next the Water Wheel the plate beam on the top of the posts of the Breast above the Moat was completely rotten and not wishing to desturb the posts nor the front planking this season pu cut off the old tennants and a portion of the worst of the posts, put in a new beam lower down where they were sounder, then removed the iron stay back to stone where we got a good hold to support the pressure of the water.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and dry and bright. Thermometer 28º. The day has turned out remarkably fine, and looks as if it was going to be the beginning of the Indian Summer.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a wet morning with light rain, but it must have rained heavy during the night as the ground is very wet. The day has continued fair but windy and very cold and wintry like. Have begun to day to repair the Water Wheel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Very hard frost, Saturday night &amp; yesterday morning the ice on the water Barrel in the Garden was over one inch thick, the day was dry windy &amp; cold. This morning is cold, 2º below freezing and still blowing cold from the North. People of the Town have begun to vote on the By-law for $30,000. Bot. of Horseman 25 coach screws 4 inch x ⅜ at $3.30 per 100. The death of young Cosset &amp; Robertson near Philadelphia is announced this forenoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This has the appearance of a fine morning hardly any frost. I find that 2 whole quarters of the inside lining of the Water Wheel is completely gone &amp; I propose to put a ½ inch bolt down through the shrouding with a nut on the inside.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is beautiful morning, a little frost on the ground. The glass at 7 a m was 24º above zero.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning was not so cold, yet there waas frost on the ground, but the day was beautifull, and a good deal of Barley brought to town. Wheat on account of the War like news has gone up 5 cents since yesterday. I attended the funeral of of young Robertson and Cosset, their graves were near together, it was the largest funeral I ever saw in this Town</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a fine morning, not quite so bright as yesterday morning, am hurrying to finish my only letter to my Son, this being the last Friday morning that we can send by the Allan line, and have great doubts, if it will reach England before, they leave. John Black a Mason, but laterly a farmer in Puslinch died this morning after a protracted illness, aged 78 years he acted as our foreman at the Building of the Court House here in 1842 &amp; 3.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This was a warm morning, and there had been rain during the night, at 7 a m the glass was 48º and at 10 it was between 50º &amp; 60º and as high as 70º went out for a short drive in the afternoon. John Manderson died to day aged 70 years, originally a mason but laterly a farmer in the Paisley Block.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine mild day, at 1 Oclock the glass stood at 65º. But to day it is very wet having rained very heavy all night, and seems to continue this forenoon also. There was no mason or outside carpenter work done to day, the afternoon chilly and raw &amp; a little wet. Had news from England to day, a letter from Willie to his wife from Queenston and one from Higinbotham to his wife from Liverpool &amp; all well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This morning was dray, but it became showrey in the forenoon. This afternoon has been also showrey and chilly.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>This has been a dissagreable day wet showry weather. Our old Millwright Johnson Gibson died at Brant this morning aged 58 years, 5 mos. he entered my fathers employ and has continued with ever since with the exception of a few months this summer. I had 3 newspapers from William, 1 from London of the 7th inst. &amp; 2 from Edinburgh of the 9th Inst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Chilly morning glass 34º, and a light shower of hailstones and snow. Have got the water wheel started to day and, now elevating Spring Wheat. Have been sadly detained in completing a quantity of flour that is sold, for a delay in getting Fall wheat forward from Detroit, but is now reported to be near at hand</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, with frost on the ground. Have got a load of fall wheat from McDonald of Aberfoyle to enable us to finish a shipment that should have been sent of last week, and have the steam on again to finish it. Have also begun this morning to grind up the middlings as it is a loss of money to keep them on hand, and have plenty of water to drive the Mill.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h3> <p>A good deal of Snow has fallen through the night and on the level places measured 3½ inches deep, and likely to lay over to day as there is thaw nor frost of any consiquence. Saw P. Idington in Town to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a tolerably fine day, and the snow is melting away gradually. This is a mild morning amd the snow is melting fast away. Have a Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to day. I am lifting the covering of the rain water Cisteren &amp; going to Pump it all out as it has been spoiled by the kitchen dishwater running in to it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is quite a mild morning and very foggy, almost enough to make a fine shower of rain. I had a letter from William, dated Glasgow 19th Octr. McLagan, had one from Nat. Working at the Cistern to day also</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close foggy morning, with the Thermometer at 54º. This is our Monthly Fair day. We are grinding flour with 3 pair of stones with steam, and 2 pair on middlings with water</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very mild morning, but of any thing cloudy went up to the train &amp; met with Revd. K. McLennan who s son is about to enter the Bank of Commerce, here. About 1 Oclock it began to rain, and continued more or less through the afternoon. All buisness was suspended to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a cool raw day but no frost. They are hurrying on with the New Post office, and close up for the winter when the 2d story joists are laid, and that the walls are nearly ready for them. Sandy Glass, lost a fine little girl this afternoon one year and ten months old, of Hooping cough &amp; deptheria. Alexr. Thomson Esqr. of Hamilton died at 8 Oclock of brain fever.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This morning there was a slight touch of frost on the side walks, but the forenoon was fine weather but damp in the afternoon. Had 1 load of coal to the Office. The Steamer {blank} passed father point at 4 a m this morning, the names of F.W. Stone &amp; his 2 daughters &amp; Mrs Webster are among the passengers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day, attended funeral of Alexr. Glass child. This was a dull morning, but raw &amp; damp, Glass at 40º. It began to rain about 10 Oclock, and continued with little intermission all the afternoon, at 8 Oclock it was very heavy. The Assizes began to day Justice Galt on the bench. Church Meeting to day at 2 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is also a dull morning. But as the day advanced it appeared more settled and kept dry. At 3 Oclock I attended the funeral of Mr Alexr. Thomson late of Hamilton to his last resting place in Guelph it was largely attended by no less than 56 gentlemen from Hamilton. Great doings to in the United States, for the Election of the New President, Tilden or Mays</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is another doubtful morning, no frost but a very few snow flakes fell this forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a more promising morning yet by no means clear. Yet during the forenoon the Sun shone out pretty fair for a while. In the afternoon it again got cloudy &amp; heavy. I had a visit from my old friend Mr James Gow of Windsor, for a short time</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a dullish morning, yet it is dry, and there had been sufficient frost during the night to make ice on the tubs &amp;c. ¼ of an inch thick, The Sun shone out in the forenoon. No proper dicision yet as to who has the majority as President, but the general opinion is that Tilden will be the man. Have got our Hall Stove rigged up to day and the Parlour one also</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>Fine morning. Have got the tin gutters in front of the verandah leading to the soft water cisterns. The gardner Busby &amp; Bulger have been cleaning out all the short dung out of the hot Beds &amp;c. and top dressing the cow park with it and as soon as the parsnips are out of the ground will have no farther need of Busby after the vines in the Grapery are wound round with straw ropes. The day has been fine, large market &amp; have seldom seen so many fowls offered at this time of the year. The Assizes closed this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning the glass was about 28º or say 4º below freezing, the frost during the night must have been hard as the ice on the tubs in the garden was ½ inch thick and the Mill Dam was frozen over for the first time this season. This morning glass at 30º the ice on the dam gone, the ground is white, repairing the covering of the mill race at the old House and the stairs, also the wooden exaust pipe from the Engine is quite rotten in places, and caved in so as to interupt the escape of the steam. War News looks more eminent and exciting in Europe</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass was between 30º &amp; 40º but gradually got colder, and in the afternoon became quite dull. Peter Idington in town &amp; both of us called at Guthries &amp; Mr Watt set Tuesday the 28th inst. for Meeting of Miss Worsleys Executors, at 12 Oclock. Some few flakes of snow fell. It is reported that Hon. John H. Cameron died at 3½ Oclock this afternoon, going in his 60th year</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>The ground was all white this morning with Snow but so light that, it mostly melted all away during the day. The Hon, John Hillyard Cameron was born at Beaucaire, Languedoc, France, in April 14th 1817 received part of his early Education Kellkenny College, and came to Canada in 1825. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 3 Oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, though not freezing hard just now, yet it must have froze hard last night as the ice on the Barrel is over ½ inch thick. The day however was dry and chilly.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This was a fine mild morning, and the day turned out a moderate day. We took a drive out to Helenburn and then to the Cemetery</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This morning was milder than yesterday and continued so through the forenoon. The afternoon was dull and looked like rain, but only a few drops fell. We have been talking about our dear Son &amp; Son=in=law likely to have left England to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was of any thing a wet day, a constant drizzle of fine rain or disolving mist. To day the weather is much the same, wet for the most of the time, the roads are getting very muddy now</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is also a soft morning, fine close rain like mist falling, and continued during the forenoon. The afternoon was much the same as the forenoon, with a fine drizzling rain was down at Mr Stones house, Mr Lemon called. John Stone is very ill &amp; not able to speak, and is quite helpless &amp; can take no food.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This has been a drizzling morning, yet not cold the glass about 35º. In the forenoon it continued to blow a little colder and slight flurries of snow fell, and towards the afternoon the cold increased. Have been taking up my Parsnips to day and the salery tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>There has been a little frost during the night but enough to produce thin ice on the tubs out in the garden, but it is becoming milder again and dark and dull as if there was going to be a fall of snow. I feel somewhat dissapointed in not getting a letter this week from William in England. But have hopes yet that one or other of us may hear from them before the end of the week. My daughter got a letter from her Husband to day from London dated the 10th Instant. stating that they were to sail on the 18th for home in the steam ship</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h3> <p>There was a little ice on the water in the garden this morning, and white on the tops of the Celery and leeks, both of which are being taken up this morning. The day is clear and as the wind is from the North it is getting colder. I am also getting the double windows put in. Attended a Lecture by Professor Delaney on the Catacombs of Rome.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h3> <p>There was a light sheet of ice on the Dam this morning and the ground frozen, but as the day advanced it became mild and the side walks and roads slopy. Have been grinding with three pair of stones in the water Mill this morning but as the day advanced the water got short and had to take of one run. It has begun to Snow to night, but hope it may all melt yet and produce more water, both for the River and also for our soft water Cisterns which are empty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>There was about 2 inches deep of Snow on the ground yesterday morning &amp; a part of it melted away where the Sun beat on it. But this morning other 2 inches have fallen, and still falling lightly this morning. But the Snow continued to fall heavier during the afternoon. Had a Telegram from a Mr Carpenter of Jolliett Minois to meet him at the Royal Hotel. Mr John Stone, 2d son of Mr Fredk. Stone, died yesterday afternoon. Met with Mr Carpenter of Jolliett M.S. this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Meeting of Miss Worsley Executors a 12 Oclock Balce. to divide $408.28, Revd. E. Ebbs $99.05 &amp; Miss Reeve $198.12 less our fees $12.00. This morning looks wintry like, more light snow falling and, the Dam all covered with ice and snow. I attended the funeral of Mr John Stone this afternoon at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a dull dark morning, with light showers of snow, but about the middle of the day it was quite pleasant weather several sleighs are seen driving about town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>There was sharp frost this morning, the Snow is laying all over, and a few flakes fell this morning. The mail announces the arrival of the Parthia Steamer at New York yesterday. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave New York to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is the coldest morning we have had this season at ½ past 6 a m the Thermometer stood at 5º above zero &amp; no wind. It was quite cold the whole day. This being our Fast Day the yet the attendance was not large. The wind North West. William got home this evening at 6 Oclock quite well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is not such a cold morning as yesterday the glass about 15º above zero, have been drawing off all the water of the distillery pipes, even at this early period of the Winter som of the cast iron elbows have burst. N. Higinbotham arrived this evening at 6 Oclock quite well with the exception of a black eye, he got from a heavy lurch of the Ship in a storm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine moderate winter day and the Churches were well attended. This morning at 7 the glass stood at 15º above zero, and during the day was milder. Have been confined to the House all day with a sore heel, having skined it with my Boot pressing on it where there was a hole in my sock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a very moderate winter morning yet the frost has burst some of the elbows in the pipes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This morning has not been severe and as the Sun got stronger about the middle of the day, it softened the ridges on the roads. This being the Monthly Fair a good many people were in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning, and the ground bare</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h3> <p>It froze pretty hard last night, and a little snow fell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This is a very stormy morning, and has been all night, the wind is very fearce, and the snow drifting very hard all day, the Thermometer about 10º above zero. It is by far the most stormy day we have had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday the 10th the morning was calm and hardly a breath of wind, at 7. a.m the Thermometer stood at 5º below zero, the ground generally covered wth snow several inches and enough in places to make tolerable sleighing, it snowed in the afternoon. To day the glass was 5º above zero at 7. a.m and what snow that fell during the night has made</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This morning was quite mild about 7 a m the glass stood about the Freezing point and milder as the day advanced, a good deal more snow fell during last night and has made tollerable sleighing. A great many cattle are comming into town this afternoon to be exhibited at the fat cattle show tomorrow, the days are very short just now having to light lamps at ¼ to 5 Some of the Workshops close at ½ past 4, and start about 8 in the morning. We are very dull now, the Distillery standing so long, and the Mill doing but very little, &amp; only 4 hands working at work &amp; the Pedler</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning, the glass just about Freezing and no more. This being the Fat Cattle show day, a great number were shown as Prize Cattle and a great many ordinary cattle for sale, as well as a splended lot of fat Hogs &amp; Sheep as well as a large lot of fat Poultry, it was thought to have been the largest show that has been yet, the weather was all that could have been wished for, and much of the Snow thawed away. Nat &amp; William went down to Toronto to see the President of the Bank of Commerce. Wm returned to night but Nat remained over till tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning was much colder than yesterday and a cold wind blowing, and no such thing as thaw to day. Had a letter from John Smith of Bridge of Allan announcing the birth of a Son</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning, with a little more snow having fallen during the night. During the forenoon the wind increased in coldness and after One O'clock, the wind increased to a furious snow storm and continued all the afternoon and evening, but during the night it blew still harder and the cold increased</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold stormy morning, and the glass at 8 a m stood below zero a little. The sleighing is but poor yet. It is rather a dull cheerless cold day, and all our works standing still, makes it more so.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was another cold morning at 8 a m the glass stood at zero and during the day only got to 3º above zero. This morning it was also about zero but about the middle of the day 7º above there had been a considerable fall of Snow during the night which has made very good sleighing, which makes somewhat more still in Town. One of the Twins in my Brother John's family died this afternoon at ½ past 3 named Winstanley.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a stormy morning, but not so cold as yesterday morning. Thermometer stood at 13º above zero at 9 Oclock, it blew hard last night. It is nowing heavy this forenoon, and the wind from the West. H.B. Gordon Architect X of Toronto, called on the 21st</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This morning at 7 a m Glass 2º below zero and the day was cold. F.W. Stone, N. Higenbotham, William and A. Mackenzie, went down to Toronto to day to see the President of the Bank of Commerce about the arrangement of my affairs, and were engaged over 3 hours. I attended the funeral of Johns child this afternoon and got my hands almost froze in driving. The Grave was dug according to order 7 feet deep. Nat and William returned to night by the 8 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>X This morning was more mild at 7 it was 10º above zero and more snow had fallen during the night, and the sleighing was splended, and a large Market to day of all kinds of Produce, hoggs especially the highest price $7.00. Recd. from Thomson &amp; Jackson interest on Mrs McLeans Mortgage $20.00 (is not so much as last time)</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This was a moderate morning about 10º to 14 above zero, with a little more snow. There was again another large market this morning, the sleighing is very good. I desided to put on the fire in the Distillery on Tuesday next, to test the pipes &amp;c. Our Sabbath school children's meeting to night was largely attended by both parents &amp; strangers, &amp; all went off exceedingly well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This morning is also mild and snowing a very little, glass about 18º above zero.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday at 8 a m the glass was at zero and calm. Christmas Day was a very fine morning the Thermometer stood at 10º above zero at 7 a m the sleighing was very good, calm &amp; pleasant.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This was also a pleasant morning, and a large market. This afternoon according to notice given the principal part of my Creditors met in my Office, when the state of my affairs was laid before them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This morning was also calm and pleasant the sleighing was improved by the light fall of snow through the night. Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. to day, there was a full meeting and a good deal of business done, and an Assessment of 6 per cent called ordered. We got notice that the Bank folks from Toronto are to be here tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning. We have been informed that the President Mr. Wm McMaster and the Manager will not be here before the ½ past one having had to go round by Hamilton, (he missed the train). When only Mr. Anderson came, &amp; part of time Mr. Wm Smith also, Mr. Andw. Lemon, Mr. F.W. Stone John Idington, and Wm. &amp; I sat the whole day talking over what way the funds could be raised and the Works kept going Mr. Anderson taking part in the conversation and at the same time had in his pocket Insolvency papers that were signed in Toronto on the 27th. John Idington went on home by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is quite a stormy morning, blowing &amp; drifting at a fearfull rate. The 11 Oclock train going East was far behind time &amp; did not go past here till ¼ past 12, when Mr. Wm Smith, Manager of the Bank of Commerce handed me a document requiring me to hand over my Estate &amp; effects as per Insolvment act of 1875. And the same to William in the afternoon. But not being a partner of mine not yet a Trader according to the Act, he will require to be treated differently.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This morning is moderately cold say about 20º with a little snow, &amp; some had fallen during the night. We were all surprised to find this morning that The Engineers of the Grand Trunk Railway, throughout the whole line had struck work at 8.30 last night. The duetch mail as it is called uncoupled on the track here near the market, and a freight train with 12 cars of live Piggs left at the freight station with all the feed pipes dissconected &amp; the water run off the boilers, some at Breslau Station &amp; all over as far as Portland &amp; Sarnia.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning 12º above zero plenty of snow for good sleighing, and the Churches well attended.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 1st January 1877</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. William Dickson Esqr. of Galt Died this day aged 77 years &amp; 6 months entered all in new Book</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2d Jany. 1877</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and, signed the document of Assignment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 3d Jany. 1877</p> <p>At 7.a.m Thermometer 2º below zero and quite calm. This Being the Monthly Fair Day a great many people are in Town but, very few cattle that are fit for Beef</p> <p>Thursday 4th Jany.</p> <p>This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon</p> <p>Friday 5th</p> <p>Fine winter morning Glass at 7 am at 10º above zero, calm and fine sleighing. Peter Idington here and his Grandson Patrick</p> <p>Saturday 6th Jany.</p> <p>This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the Middle of the day there was a good many teams in Town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p>Sabbath 7th Jany. 1877</p> <p>This was a fine day about 10º above at Church time</p> <p>Monday 8th Jany. 1877</p> <p>This was a fine moderate day and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow, all busy laying all things in order so as to take an Inventory of them</p> <p>Tuesday 9th Jany.</p> <p>This is another moderate morning a little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here &amp; went to Waterloo by noon train</p> <p>Wednesday 10th Jany.</p> <p>This is a moderate morning, clear, and pleasant the frost during the night was about {blank} But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero</p> <p>Thursday 11th Jany.</p> <p>Was also moderate, this is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow &amp; snow a little went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington, who wired that he would come, but did not then, but came by the late train, and had an interview with the Banker &amp; Lemon on Wm account. Dr. Hogg is not well this week</p> <p>Friday 12th was a very cold morning at 7 it was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 Oclock it was 5º below. The Annual Meeting of Directors of The Wellington Mutual at the Queen's we dined together &amp; had the General Meeting for the Election of the new board of Directors upstairs, when all the old ones were re elected, there was a much larger meeting of strangers than formerly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 13th Jany.</p> <p>This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the Day and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr. Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday</p> <p>Monday 15th Jany.</p> <p>Yesterday was a moderate day at 7 a m it was 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder, a Mr Frazer, Preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr. Hogg passed a bad night. And this morning was about the same temperature, and a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or snow storm, when after 2 pm the wind sprung up from the N. West with a continuos fall of snow and cold going against the wind. Dr. Hogg no better to day, and spitting up Blood from the lungs</p> <p>Tuesday 16th</p> <p>Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7. a.m a good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still there being no wind to drift it, but the trains are very irregular in arriving</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9dbf99282a43dd96f5a15827bc40fc3.pdf 11e0d4a7a4f81ebcf1add779f306559c PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3d59e324b407bfc796dd5dbeb73fbd9.pdf e28c7e11ccb4212b1687351aec2f1c1d PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28ae6c68050e97dbc28acb0972d0a9c6.pdf a88b2cbbd821d8711b45132e1d80423b PDF Text Text David Allan (1808 – 1895) 1877 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Printed page} DAILY 1872. JOURNAL {Handwritten} 1877 { Newspaper clipping re businesses for sale, etc. overlay and Calendar for 18727.} {written in pencil} 7th or 9th Nov 1875 {Overlay - newspaper clipping re sale of lots. written in pen 3/4 down the page 7th June 1877} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 18727 TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. 16th Aug 1877 {Newspaper clipping re insolvency cases with handwritten date of Jany 3d 1877. Handwritten dates of 26th Apl 1877 and 27th Apl 1877 also written on one clipping} {Newspaper clippings with handwritten dates Feb 22d 1877 and a funeral notice for SOPHIA FRASER} {Handwritten Overlay as follows} 1st. Eleven acres Perchis Lot 120. 2d Part of Lot 121. 3 Strip in rear of school {-} 4. Lots 18, 11 + 12. 5 " 7, 8, 9 6 84, 83, 143, 145, 79, 113. 7. 5 + 6 Neeve st. 8. 12 + 13 (Range 3d) Div As (8 acres) �9. Part of Lot 1, a, 2 acres 10. Lot in Priory street {Printed page - newspaper clipping with handwritten dates} {written in pencil} Mail of the 4th Jany 1877 {Newspaper clipping with handwritten date in pen 20 June 1877 } {Newspaper clippings with handwritten dates of 3 April 1877 and 27th April 1877} {Newspaper clipping and handwritten page of Mathematical calculations} {Handwritten sketch - layout of The Old House} {Printed page} - RATES OF POSTAGE; LAW TERMS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; BANK HOLIDAYS; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872. {Printed page - newspaper clippings with handwritten dates of Jany 3d 1877, 1861 Birth and Death notice and Decr 1876} {Printed} DIARY 1877. {calling card} M.S. PUTNAM, HAMILTON. ONT. January. MONDAY, 1. 1877. This was a fine morning 12º above zero, at 7 a m and plenty of snow for good sleighing, the Churches were well attended yesterday. We hear that William Dickson Esq of Galt died this day aged 77 years and 6 months TUESDAY, 2. Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and signed the document of Assignment. WEDNESDAY, 3. {written in pencil} 1877-1759=118 �Fine calm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, was 2º below zero. A great many people are in Town, this being the Monthly Fair Day, there seems to be very few cattle fit for Beef. January. THURSDAY, 4. 1877. This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon. FRIDAY, 5. Fine winter morning Glass at 7, a.m., 10º above Zero, calm, and fine sleighing. Peter Idington Idington and his Grandson, Patrick here to day SATURDAY, 6. January This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the middle of the day. There was a good many teams in town January. MONDAY, 8. 1877. Sabbath was a fine day, glass about 8º above Zero at 7, a.m. and about Church time 10º above. This morning is fine and moderate, and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow. All busey putting all the things in order so as to take an Inventory of them TUESDAY, 9. This is another moderate morning. A little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here and went to went to Waterloo by noon train, having returned from Georgetown where her daughter has got a situation as school teacher. WEDNESDAY, 10. This is a moderate morning, clear and pleasant moderate frost at 7, a m, about 12º. But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero January. THURSDAY, 11. 1877. This was also a moderate morning. This is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow & snow a little. I went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington who wired that he would come, but he did not then but came by the late train, and had an �Interview with the Manger of the Bank and Lemon, with regard to settling about my Son Williams liability in my Estate, When it was agreed that he should give up every thing house & lot with bar of dower, to pay $15 rent per month for the house untill May, and to get back his furniture at 50¢ in the dollar. Dr Hogg is not well this week FRIDAY, 12. This is a very cold morning. At 7, a.m. the glass was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 a m it was 5º below zero. The Annual Meeting of the Directors dined together at the Queens. At 2 p m a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Wellington Mutual was held, and Report of the last years buisness read, when the old Board of directors were re elected there was a much larger meeting of stockholders than usual or on former occasions. SATURDAY, 13. This is not so cold a morning 5º above Zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the day, and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday January. MONDAY, 15. 1877. Yesterday was a moderate day, at 7 a.m. the glass was about 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder. A Mr Frazer preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr Hogg passed a bad night. This morning was about the same temperature. But a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or a snow storm, when after 2 p.m. the wind sprung up from the N West with a continuous fall of snow and very cold going against the wind. Dr Hogg no better to day spitting up blood from the lungs �TUESDAY, 16 Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7 a m. A good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still, there being no wind to drift it, but the Trains are very irregular in arriving WEDNESDAY, 17. {No entry} January. THURSDAY, 18, 1877 This was not a very cold morning about 12º at 7 a m and towards noon quite mild. Dr Hogg passed a very restless night & now some easier to day FRIDAY, 19. This is a very mild morning, and only 30º in the glass. It has been thick and misty all day and looks as if a thaw was beginning SATURDAY, 20. Last night has been very mild, and rained a good deal, at 7 a.m. the Thermometer stood at 35º, and water dropping from the roofs. But at 10 Oclock the wind had chopped round to the North and the Mercury went down below freezing & still sinking. About ½ past 11 a very sudden snow storm sprung up, lasting only 10 or 15 minutes. January. MONDAY, 22. 1877. Yesterday morning at 8 am glass 5º above Zero clear and cold all day. To day at 7 a m glass 10º above Zero. This mornings papers announce the death of John Fleming M.P.P. of Galt, which took place in his own house yesterday at noon, he was born in Dumfries Scotland 1819 I have known him since he entered his apprenticeship with Jas Coleman Esqr. of Dundas about 40 years ago, he was struck with a Parlatic stroke on Monday the 15th while dressing, to proceed to Toronto to attend the Parliament. TUESDAY, 23. This is a fine clear morning at 7 a.m. 12º above. The day was generally cold and sharp wind from the N West. �WEDNESDAY, 24. This morning at 7 a m 13º above zero about 11 1/2" of snow had fallen during the night and snowing of a fine close kind continued during the forenoon. In the afternoon the wind has got round to the North & N. West. January, THURSDAY, 25. 1877. Moderate morning FRIDAY, 26. Very fine winter weather. The members of the Local House of Assembly came up to visit the Model Farm, and returned by the special train in the evening. SATURDAY, 27. Milder morning than yesterday. Mr A. B. Stewart arrived this evening from Montreal January. MONDAY, 29. 1877. This was a moderate morning. This being the day for the first meeting of my Creditors, and hope that there may be a full attendance. The meeting took place in Mr Smiths office at ½ past 2, the President of the Bank of Commerce, Mr William McMaster was present, Messrs Lemon, Guthrie & John Idington were present, Mr F. W. Stone the largest Cr. except the Bank acted for many of the creditors that were absent. My statement was read to the meeting the cause of the failure. I was then questioned on behalf of Mr Stone and as to what pressure was used by the Bank to forse me to give them a Mortgage TUESDAY, 30. {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 31. {No entry} �February. THURSDAY, 1. 1877. This is a mild morning, such as we have had for the most of the week FRIDAY, 2. This is another moderate morning no great thaw by any means, but mild and fine weather SATURDAY, 3. This morning is not so mild. I am considerably better to day the pain is mostly in the calf of my left leg February. MONDAY, 5. 1877. Yesterday was a fine day, went to Church in the forenoon only, and heard Revd. Mr Duff preach. I walked with much more freedom, yet considerable pain in the calf of my leg. This morning the trees are all clothed with a thick coating of horefrosts, which is flowing off with the wind as the day advances. TUESDAY, 6. This morning the glass was at freezing, and there is appearance of some change. I feel a considerable deal better in my leg this morning. The Merchants in Town complain a good deal of the dullness of trade it is much worse than at this time last year, and in Montreal there is not a day but failures are announced of greater or less amount. WEDNESDAY, 7. This morning the glass stood at 34º at 7 a m and as the day advanced it got up to 40º, and the roads became wet, and the sleighing wearing away. This is the Monthly Fair day there is a great many people in town February. THURSDAY, 8. 1877. 8º above zero at 7 a m �FRIDAY, 9. A very fine morning and about 10º above zero as there is every appearance of this being a fine day I have made arrangements to pay our long promised visit to Fishers Mills, before the roads get too bare of snow SATURDAY, 10. This is a very fine morning also February. MONDAY, 12. 1877. Yesterday was remarkably fine day, the glass at ½ past 7 a m was 20º above Zero, and on our return from Church the Sun had great power in thawing the snow, the sidewalks were quite clear of snow and dry. Dr Hogg steped up to the Pulpit and gave out the intimations about the Communion and the Sabbath school, he was very weak in voice. This Monday morning it is much colder 8º above Zero at 7 a m, but as the forenoon advanced, the wind increased from West to N. West with occasional flurries of snow which was a very great change from yesterday. Higenbotham left this morning at 11 Oclock for Toronto thence for Ottawa in the evening, Mrs Smith and Mrs Wallace accompanied him so far to see their brother Wm who is not much better TUESDAY, 13. This morning was fully as cold in the morning but as the day advanced it became more moderate. William and his wife and George went down to Fishers Mills at noon WEDNESDAY, 14. The glass at 7 a m this morning was 4º above Zero quite clear and dry, and fine weather throughout the day February. THURSDAY, 15. 1877. This morning is not quite so cold 20º above zero. {in pencil below "about 20°"} Quite an excitement is created this morning about Higinbotham & McClaggans Agent, Jones, who has absconded last night and turns out to be considerable behind in his cash to them and indebted to many in Town. {in pencil "Fine ice"} �FRIDAY, 16. This morning is even milder than yesterday the Thermometer indicating 34º above zero at 7 a m. The forenoon was of any thing brooding a change. I left the house about ½ past 12 and went up as far as Blyths tavern to meet the funeral of Mrs Frazer of Elora, they came in sight just as I was about to tie my horse in the shed a Blast of Snow came on on my way up, the sleighing was bad & had to take the Buggy, it got cold by the time I returned SATURDAY, 17 This morning was dull at 7 a m the glass was at 21º below Zero, and began snowing and increased to a heavy fall of it. {in pencil} 7 am 21º began snowing and increased to a heavy one {Newspaper cutting "March 15" Financial re creditors of Lennox & Williams} February. MONDAY, 19. 1877. Yesterday was a moderately fine day. This Monday morning the glass was down to 10º above zero. My old accquaintance Hutchison Clark Esqr died on the 17th Inst in Hamilton aged 71 years, at one time Mayor of the City TUESDAY, 20. Fine morning but a little colder than yesterday the glass was 8º above Zero, yet the weather was fine. The Sale of all the Chattle property of the Guelph Mills and Distillery began this forenoon at 10 Oclock, and the day being so favourable was largely attended, but as usual things of little value sold for as much as they were worth, but those that cost a good deal of money, went for little or nothing WEDNESDAY, 21. Fine clear morning 30º at 7 am, or just about freezing. I cannot remember such fine weather to continue so long. �February. THURSDAY, 22. 1872 {s/b 7} This is another fine morning, glass at 7 a m 29º above Zero FRIDAY, 23. This morning is not quite so promising for the last day of the Sale SATURDAY, 24 {No entry} February. MONDAY, 26. 1872 {7}. Moderate morning the glass at 27º. Mrs John Lennie died aged 84 years. Tuesday, 27. The glass this morning was at 24º WEDNESDAY, 28. Fine winter morning but down to 18º. Mr Brotherhood, Mr Hughes the bridge inspector and another gentleman, were testing the Bridge, first as to the deflection at the centre of all spans, then at all the different cross girders, and every time 2 locomotives and tenders were run over at full speed, but nowhere did the deflection exceed ⅝ th of an inch. 2 gentlemen here from Toronto examining the Mills February. March. THURSDAY, 1st. 1872 {7}. Sharp clear morning at 7 a m Glass 20º and the ground hard and all the ruts on the road bearing, but the day turned out a very fine day just like a fine day in April. A good many people taking away their things that they had bought at the sale. Mrs A & I went up to the drill shed to see the grand exhibition of Poultry of almost every kind, they were in fine order and looked to great advantage. I hear that my old friend Dr James Hamilton died at his recidence in Flambro this afternoon in his 80th year, he came to Canada in the year 1818 �March. FRIDAY, 2d. This morning there is quite a change it is dark dull and raining, glass at 7 a m 34º there has been a shower of sleet during the early part of the morning. This is our Fast Day in most of the Churches. It rained the greater part of the forenoon, and likewise a part of the afternoon in the evening in going & returning from Church, a fine mixture of rain and snow fell, the attendance in Church was very thin. Dr Hogg is considerably better to day. Mr John Rennie an old settler died at 1. oclock today to day, he was at Gideon Hoods on Monday & got cold returning home, aged 70 years, he came to Canada in 1844 SATURDAY, 3d. This is a dull morning glass 28º above Zero, the Snow that fell through the night was very light just enough to replace what was washed away by the rain yesterday. 12 cars of Cattle passed while I was writing. It is quite astonishing to see the continued supply of Cattle and pigs from the West that pass almost every day. After breakfast and while at Worship Eddie Higenbotham came in to inform us that Dr Hogg died this morning at 7 a m. This is a terrible stroke to us all. Messrs McCrea, Massie & I went to the Undertaker selected a coffin and in the afternoon had the body laid in it down in the Drawing Room March. MONDAY, 5th. 1872 {7}. Sabbath morning at 7 am the glass stood at 20º above Zero. 3 or 4 inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, yet the weather was moderate and favourable, but no melting of snow at noon. The Communion very well attended considering the roads neither good sleighing or driving. Revd. Mr Davidson of Alma conducted the forenoon servises in a very able & pleasing manner. Mr Wardrope in the evening. To day, there has been another coating of Snow and the glass a little lower at 7 a m 15º below Zero. I met Revd J. D. McDonell at the Station having returned from Walkertown & on his way home & could not wait over to attend the funeral. Mr Lambie & wife also Mr Geo McMillan from Detroit arrived at 5 p m. Peter Idington was here to day. �TUESDAY, 5 6th This is a fine clear morning, but froze hard last night theThermometer stood at zero at 7 a m, the logs of House cracked during the night. No more snow has fallen since the night before. WEDNESDAY, 7th This is a moderate morning, several inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, and somewhat drifted. The Thermometer at 7 a m stood at 10º above Zero. It was very stormy last night and cold. This is the Monthly Fair day, there was a large attendance a good many cattle, but very little if any Produce the weather was remarkably fine during the middle part of the day, but towards the afternoon it began to get cold. Mr George McMillan of Detroit went home by the ½ past 2 train March. THURSDAY, 7 8th. 1872 {7}. Snowing heavy this morning, and has been during the night, at 7 a m the glass stood at 24º above Zero. The snowing ceased about noon when I began to shovel a walk to the Mill gate, depth of new snow about 3 to 4 inches, it then came on rain before I finished and continued, for most of the afternoon FRIDAY, 8 9th March This morning is very dull, with glass 16º at 7 a m and the wind Northerly and a little fine snow falling, the wind blew hard during the night but there is no drift owing to the crust of ice on the top of the snow from the rain yesterday. The trees are loaded with a heavy coating of ice bending the branches almost to the ground SATURDAY, 9 10th This is a fine clear morning, but the frost has been severe during the night, the glass this morning at 7 a m was 6º above zero. There is a very thick crust all over the Snow that it is exceedingly difficult to walk over it continually breaking through. My William is now unloading a fine lot of Cansas Corn for seed to the farmers March. MONDAY, 12 1872 {7}. Sabbath morning of any thing dull atmosphere, and threatning more snow then the light flakes which are now falling, about 7 a.m the glass was about 9 above zero, and quite calm. �Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton preached the funeral sermon of the late Dr Hogg. Funeral of an old settler Tinker Burns to day. This Monday morning, glass 22º above zero at 7 a m and snowing pretty heavy fine snow TUESDAY, 13th. This is a fine clear morning, glass at 7 a m was 14º above zero, fully a couple of inches more Snow has fallen during the night. The day is pleasant, there is a Meeting of the Presbytery to day, the sleighing is continuing good WEDNESDAY, 13 14th This is dull mild morning the glass at 32º and windy the ice is still hanging on the Branches of the trees but not so much as some days ago. It has been snowing most of the forenoon March. THURSDAY, 14 15th 1872 {7}. A fine clear morning but the frost was harder last night at 7 a m glass about 12º above Zero. The day turned out remarkably fine for the Fat Cattle Show day, the attendance was large, and the display of fine animals FRIDAY, 16th No more snow last night, but the frost was harder, being this morning at 7 a m, 7º above Zero. It began to snow about 10 Oclock. SATURDAY, 17 Fine clear morning but much harder frost last night, this morning at 7 a m, glass 8º below Zero March. MONDAY, 18 19th 1872 {7} Sabbath morning dull with fine snow falling, and not so cold as yesterday morning. glass at 7 a m 6º above Zero. Revd Mr Bently preached the Church vacant. The day was fine and splended sleighing. �This morning at 7 a m the glass was at Zero, and a slight falling of snow continuing TUESDAY, 19 20th Fine clear morning the night has been cold but the Thermometer indicates only 1º below Zero at 7 a m. The new plaining Mill Company of Dundas and here have made an assignment WEDNESDAY, 20 21st This is a wintry looking morning but not so cold as as yesterday, the Mercury being up to 24º above Zero. It is snowing very heavy, and from all appearance must have been snowing all night. The trains going up have 2 locomotives attached to them. Trade is in a deplorable condition Mr Clerehue of the Crokery warehouse is in trouble also the Foundry of Heather & {blank} who have for some time back trying to get relieved by forming a joint stock Co to relieve them March. THURSDAY, 22d 1872 {7} Quite a change this morning, the glass at 34º and the water dropping fast from the eves of the roof that the snow has become that heavy that it has broken down the whole of the Roof of the long piggery down the river, and which was of late year's used as a feeding Byre for cattle, but there has not been a live thing in it this winter FRIDAY, 23d. This is also a very mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º, and thawing fast SATURDAY, 23 24th It was a little colder last night, the glass at 7 a m this morning stood at 24º, about the middle of the day it became soft an slushy amongst the snow which is melting fast away. There was a meeting to day before the Judge in Chambers concerning the Mortgage given by me to the Bank my son William was examined as to the pressure applied to obtain that document. The three Inspectors were there, likwise Mr Lemon and Mr Makelean from Hamilton for the Bank also Mr Kemp the present manager at Hamilton, both he and George Sandilands were examined. The frame of the fallen cattle shed was advertized to be sold to day but as only {blank} was bid for it it was withdrawn. �{Newspaper clipping} GINGER BEER. from the Mercury of Jany 30 1877 March. MONDAY, 26th. 1872. Sabbath morning began with a fine rain freezing as it fell, that the footpaths every where were as slippery as glass but during the forenoon it was all gone, and the Streets got slushey, in the evening fine rain fell. The Revd. Mr McDonald of Elora preached for us, morning & evening, the temperature was 27º at 7 a. m. This morning was quite wet and rained all the forenoon, the Snow melting fast and sliding in great quantities from the roofs of the shops in town & elsewhere. The timber of the old piggery was sold to day by private bargin to Mr Thane for the sum of $35.00 but not the flooring nor the cattle chains, and is now being removed. TUESDAY, 27th. This morning the glass is 30º and snowing gently but there has been a considerable fall during the night and all over looks wintry like again. finished my letter to Illinois & posted it this evening. WEDNESDAY, 28th. This is a clear morning, hard frost during the night and a strong N West wind blowing all night, and this morning, at 7 a m the glass indicated 22º above Zero. This has been a fearce cold day, the wind was most penetrating, and any thing but a day for walking about in. March. THURSDAY, 29th. 1872. This is a cold clear morning and the glass at 7 a m at 18º with a cold wind blowing it got clear and a good deal of bright sun shine but yet cold. At no time this day did the glass show more than 33º. I have had a bad cold these three days and dare not go out freely. My Son William has got in to his new Office the paint being about sufficiently dry. �FRIDAY, 30th. This is a fine clear morning and the Thermometer 25º at 7 a m and the Sun quite warm through the window am writing at. This day is Good Friday and is kept as a general Holiday throughout the Town. Railway fares are reduced for the day only to one half fare going and returning same day, and tomorrow at 1⅓ fare returning by Monday the 2d April, (the same by both railways). A good many people are taking advantage of this opertunity of seeing their friends. Higinbotham and Mr Guthrie came home from the House of Commons at ½ past 2 p.m. and will return on Monday, it appears that the days that Members are absent are deducted from their pay. SATURDAY, 31st. This is a mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º above Zero, and roads wet. The forenoon was dull and inclined to rain, but very little fell. The afternoon was much the same with a light shower of sleet {Newspaper cutting} March 31 1877 April. MONDAY, 2d. 1872. Sabbath morning dull and mild glass 37º and thawing and look a little like rain. But as the day advanced it cleared up and the sun shone out quite warm melting the snow on the sides of the roads, that the gutters were running full with water, so that sleighing will be entirely gone round the Town by tomorrow night. A Mr Bell lately from Lancashire preached for us to day. This Monday morning is colder the glass standing at 27º and the ground dry, and the sky clear, but a cold Northerly wind blowing. Had a meeting of our Session this morning to make appointments for Ministers for trial sermons. {blank}, Peter Idington here. Higinbotham & Gutherie left for Ottawa at 5 p.m. TUESDAY, 3. This is also a clear cold morning glass at 20º above Z the Sun is very powerfull, and will melt a great deal of the Snow on the road sides �WEDNESDAY, 3 4th This is a fine clear morning and the cold about 20º and will turn out many for the Monthly Fair day. April. THURSDAY, 4 5th 1872. This is a dull morning with a light rain glass 36º at 7 a m. The day throughout was quite pleasant, and the river is rising but not likely to be high for want of rain. FRIDAY, 5 6th This is a fine morning, but colder than yesterday Just about Freezing at 7 a m, but there is a cold N. West wind, which is much felt when standing out of the Sun. William is still kept pretty busey with orders for corn. Have just heard that Revd Mr Tawse has been struck down with a paralatic stroke. H. Andersons man working at the stalls in the Stable SATURDAY, 6 7th This is a very fine morning, much about the same as yesterday for coldness but less wind, glass at 7 a m was 31º. April. MONDAY, 8 9th 1872. Sabbath morning fine and clear, a little wind blowing from the S. West, glass at 7 a.m 32º. Revd. Neil. R. Forsythe from St Johns Newfoundland preached for us, both morning & evening. This morning is much the same as yesterday, clear atmosphere and light wind. About 11 O,Clock a.m recd. a Telegram from King that the Revd. John Tawse died yesterday. I telegraphed to Peter Idington to meet me here & go by the 5 p m train to Toronto, but got a reply that he had gone by Hamilton, and after further reflection thought better to postpone my going untill farther on should, finances permit. So Miss Agnes Idington went alone. TUESDAY, 10th This is another beautiful morning, the Sun very powerfull. The Court is sitting this week and precided over by Judge Adam Wilson. �I see by the Globe to day that Revd. Mr Tawse was aged 78 years, the family found a document out that he was a year older. Anderson's rent of stable begins this day at $3.00 per month. WEDNESDAY, 10 11th This also is a very fine morning, and the glass at 7 a m was 45º with a light breese. George Lind's Son Adam called on us to day, aged 14 years and is a nice young lad, & dined with us. The dust is flying about in the streets like summer and the Snow is hardly to be seen, except in very sheltered spots. All the ice is clear of the dam and the gates are shut down as flow of water is not near so high as in former years, There having been so very little rain as yet. April. THURSDAY, 11 12th 1872. This is another fine Spring morning I hear that some farmers have begun to plough FRIDAY, 12 13th This is another fine warm morning, and quite dry I began this forenoon to repair the Fences in the Garden and the Park SATURDAY, 13 14th This is also a very fine day and calm. I took of all the straw of the vines to day and there is some of the buds begining to sprout. James Dowrie has been filling and changing the water in the tuns in the Distillery yesterday, and to day he started the Engine in the Rectifying house to drive the Pumps to fill all the utensials It has not been going since we stoped last summer. April. MONDAY, 15 16th 1872. Sabbath was a fine day and mild with warm Sunshine. Revd Mr Laing from Montreal preached forenoon and evening. This morning is cloudy and looks very much like rain, which much wanted �TUESDAY, 16 17th This is a beautifull morning, there must have been some rain during the night as the ground was quite wet. It is expected that War will be declared to day by Russia against Turkey. The Assignee and the three Inspectors intend to examine the Rocks property this afternoon with a view to determine what steps to take with a with regard to disposing of it, at an early day, as well as the York Road farm. The opinion from Mr Guthrie regarding the Mortgage is expected this week. Eddy Hginbotham got his Knee cut with a Scythe this afternoon, Dr McDonald was got, who dressed the woond which was large & had to be stiched, (I assisted) WEDNESDAY, 17 18th This morning was dull and threatning rain but cleared off during the forenoon, and the roads dusty. But in the afternoon it began to rain and continued till night. At the Prayer Meeting Mr Laing officiated. April. THURSDAY, 18 19th 1872. This is a very wet morning, but the weather is cold, yet there is a great improvement in the grass FRIDAY, 19 20th This morning it is fair, but somewhat cold after such a day of rain as yesterday. Busby to up the Parsnips this forenoon, and raked the dung of the Asperagus. The Rhubarb is very consederably above the ground and may soon have a dish of it. Recd from Hiram Anderson $3.00 being one months rent of Stable from the 10th day of this month. My Daughter left for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock SATURDAY, 20 21st This is another fine morning. The effects of the late rain required the flood gates to be opened again as the water was getting high, but nothing like what it used to be in former seasons when the rains continued for days melting large quantities of of snow, such we have not had for several years. �A good deal of preparation is going on for The Celebration of the 50th year of the settlement of the Town of Guelph, which was on the 22d April 1827. {Corner of page turned down} MONDAY 22 23d 1872. {covered}rday was a very nice day, heard Mr Laing for the 2d Sabbath and liked exceedingly well in the forenoon in particular. He had also a fine discourse in the evening. We had a call this morning this from Mr Justice Thos. Galt's two sons. I took them round the garden and explained the difference in the various pine trees & cedars. I then went up to the Hotel and called on their father, who was an invited Guest to attend the Celebration of the 50th year of Guelph. The weather was splendid and do think I never saw such a large turn out of people, and as for children it took over 3,000 Oranges to supply them all. TUESDAY, 23 24th This is rather a louring morning and looks like rain it is quite calm. No rain fell and it cleared up fine. Judge Galt went on to Open Court at Stratford by the 10 Oclock train. WEDNESDAY, 24 25th This was a fine morning. I sowed 2 Boxes of Cellery seed this morning. I wrote to Higinbotham reminding him of the taxes on lands before the 1st of May April. THURSDAY, 25 26th 1872. This is a very fine morning and the leaves are out on some of the goosbery bushes. I cut of the tops or shoots on the Blackthorn Hedge this morning FRIDAY, 26 27th I went down to Hamilton this morning the weather was dull, but yet pleasant. The train was late & did not leave Guelph till 20 m past 7, got down to Harrisburg where the train was waiting for us and got in to Hamilton by about 10 minutes to 9, or just about, one hour 30 minutes, the quickest I ever travelled the cause of it was that the train sepparated near Elora and they never knew that they had left the passenger car behind untill they reached Guelph, and then had to put back with all speed to fetch it on but there were no passengers in it, which explains that the Conductor had no occasion to look to the car, & that caused the delay which had to be made up. �The City appeard dull to me, visited old Mrs Brown and many old acquaintances. SATURDAY, 27 28th Having slept at McNaughtons all night, I could not get out early untill about ½ past 10 when the heavy rain ceased for a little, but drizzled more or less all day, after calling on several old friends, I left for home by the 3.25 train and got home at 6, Oclock. April. MONDAY, 29 30th 1877. Yesterday was a rather dull day, yet no rain. Revd. Mr Straith preached forenoon & evening, a very slow preacher with very little annimation. This morning is dull a heavy shower of rain & sleet came on about 10 Oclock, and another cold shower of fine hail and rain TUESDAY, 30 1st May This has been a dull coldish day early in the forenoon a shower of fine snow came on mingled with rain, but did not continue long the afternoon was dry but cold. We mist our Cow again this evening, she had been in the Park all day and was taken out & put into the yard at ½ past 5 & about ½ past 6 she was gone May. WEDNESDAY, 1 2d This was a fine morning, but the frost has been strong last night as the side walks were all quite white with frost. This is the Monthly Fair Day. Revd. Mr Smith of Hamilton preached for us last night this evening to a large congregation. May. THURSDAY, 3d 1877. This is a fine clear dry morning, but hard frost again last night. The forenoon opens out fine and warm. FRIDAY, 4th Clear cool morning. �Meeting of Session this morning at 9 a m, to consult as to mode of proceeding on Monday before the congregation as to their choise of a Minister whither by Ballot or open vote, the latter we decided on as best, And to get the opinion of the Managers as to what stipend they could raise over and above, all the repairs of roof and Painting of Steeple. SATURDAY, 5th This is a fine morning, but there is a cold wind blowing. The grass has not made so much progress of late on account of the cold nights. I, Posted 2 letters to Glasgow this morning to go by the N.Y line. Higinbotham & wife returned home this evening, accompanied by Mrs Wm Higinbotham of Toronto, all well and in good sprits {corner of page turned down} MONDAY, 6 7th 1872 Sabbath morning, fine clear and a little warmer than of late glass 45°, but no rain. Meeting in the school room this morning at 9 a. m, of members of session and of the managing commetee, to acertain the state of the funds of the Church as to what amt. of Stipend we could afford to give a new Minister. The Meeting of the Congregation met at 2 p.m. when the Revd. Thos Wardrope preached a sermon for the occasion. A resolution was carried that the congregation at once proceed to moderate in a call for one of the Ministers who had preached for us, when the Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton recd the largest ballot, it was then resolved to make the call unanimus. Got the Parlour Stove taken out to day TUESDAY, 7 8th This is another very fine morning, but as the day advanced it became cloudy and had the appearance of rain, but only a few drops fell in the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 8 9 This is a very fine morning and quite dry, preparing to plant potatoes to day. Higinbotham working at the back of the Hill. He is summoned to appear before the Judge in Chambers to day about my Mortgage. �May. THURSDAY, 9 10th 1872. This was a very fine morning, but no rain although it threatend last night as a few drops fell then. The forenoon is splended and I am busey falling Rhubarb with the view of selling it to the greengrocers, have been cutting Asperagus also. FRIDAY, 10 11th This is also a very fine day. Meeting of session at the Manse at 9 a. m. SATURDAY, 11 12th Fine warm morning May. MONDAY, 14th 1877. This is a fine warm morning, the leaves of the apple trees are out in almost full leaf, and the chesnut is so already. A Meeting of Clerihue's Creditors to day. At noon the Glass stood at 73º. Set 9 duck eggs this morning TUESDAY, 15th This is another very fine morning warm & dry and there is danger of fires in the Bush, we hear of some at a distance from here, threatning distruction of Property. In the afternoon it began to rain and continued untill the evening. preparing Rhubarb for market @ 50¢ per dozen Bunches of 10 stalks each. WEDNESDAY, 16 This is a close warm misty morning, and there is every appearance of more rain a few drops fell in the forenoon, but about 3 p m it came on at first very light and then got quite heavy, and contined ½ an hour or more. �Have been cutting & packing a good deal of Rhubarb & Asperagus, this morning May. THURSDAY, 16 17 1877. This is a dull morning, and must have rained during the night. I set to work and cut a lot of Rhubarb about 9 Oclock it began to rain heavy and seems to continue FRIDAY, 18th This is a warm close morning SATURDAY, 18 19 Warm dry morning. Miss Grant & her brother arrived from Scotland this afternoon and proceeded out at once to Glenburn. John Brown Esqr of New York in town, & will stay over tomorrow {Notice of a Bankruptcy} May. MONDAY, 20 21 1872. Yesterday was a fine day. Revd Mr Aiken from {illegible} preached. This morning was fine & began & cut a over 12 bunches of Asperagus. Attended meeting this evening at the meeting of our Church finance comettee in the school room TUESDAY, 22 This is a very wet morning raining hard, and continued all day untill about 5 Oclock when it cleared up. Hon Wm McMaster examined to day in the case of my Mortgage to the Bank. Adam Brown Esqr in town to day, & left for home by eveing train. Higinbotham & McLagan also J Smith retnd from Toronto after the opening of tender for Crokery stock. �WEDNESDAY, 23d This is a cool morning, and quite a change from what we have had of late, and seems to continue so throughout the day. I agreed to day with Mr E Morris of the Ontario Bank for the use of the grass park for the season of six months for the neat sum of Twelve dollars, ($12.00). I rained again this afternoon & it still continues cold May. THURSDAY, 23 24th 1872. This is quite a cold morning, the ground and the side walks were white with frost, the Sun broke through during the morning with enough of heat to clear away the unwelcome whiteness but the dullness in the atmosphere and the cold N West wind blowing made it any thing but agreeable, for the Queens Birth Day FRIDAY, 24 25 This is a fine bright morning, Tempe at 7 a. m. was 5º. Miss Blainey & Miss Smith from N York arrived to day SATURDAY, 26th This is a pleasant morning, and likely to be much warmer than these last few days, the forenoon and afternoon turned out fine & warm. I attended the funeral of Joseph Hobson's youngest Son to the Cemetery his age was 2 years & 9 mos. May. MONDAY, 28th 1872. Yesterday was a very fine day, the Church was well attended the Revd {blank}. This is a very fine morning, and the forenoon warm and pleasant. About one Oclock this afternoon a Telegram came from Walkerton that the Town was on fire and that a number of houses were already destroyed, and asking that the Guelph Engine be sent up. �TUESDAY, 29th This is another very fine morning, and have been early at my present only work in pulling and making up bundles of Rhubarb and Asperagus for sale. I put up 24 of Rhubarb and 12 of Aspergus which will neat me $1.50. Higinbotham went down & returned from Toronto to day WEDNESDAY, 29 30th This is also a warm morning, but no rain as we looked for last night. Revd W T Wilkins, formerly of Stratford officiated at the Prayer Meeting this evening, but I had difficulty in hearing even a little of his discouse. May, THURSDAY, 30 31st. 1872. This is another warm dry morning. Having lost so many young, ducks of late by Rats I have determined to Poison them and have, used stricknine between 2 peices of buttered bread June FRIDAY, 31 1st This is a very fine morning. This was kept as our Fast Day in all the Presbyterian Churches Mr Wilkins, preciding, and also in the evening at 7.30 p.m. June. SATURDAY, 2d This was quite a dull dark morning, with signs of a thunder storm brewing, rain began to fall about 8 Oclock, but did not continue as long as we could desire probably not more than an hour. Lucy Ann relict of the late Col Saunders, Clerk of the Peace died early this morning June. MONDAY, 3 4th 1872. This Sabbath morning is dull and looks like rain. I find that notwithstanding my particular care in depositing the poisined peices of Bread, yet Mr Anderson's Dog - had found them out and got poisined, and one of my hens also. �At a ¼ to 10 it began to rain very close, and was pretty heavy at a ¼ past 10. The friends were obliged to bury Mrs Saunders to day instead of tomorrow as advertised. I was too late with many more. This is a dull morning and wind getting up and looks like rain TUESDAY, 4 5th This is of any thing a dull morning and looks like rain. I got ready to start for Toronto by the early train but having mistaken the true time, she was off by the time I got there. But left by the 11 Oclock train. I looked round at many of the improvements and buildings now finishing. At the Queens Hotel I got introduced to the 5 Swedish Ladies, and heard them sing at Mrs Morrison's Opera House. I staid at the Queens, all night. No rain fell at all WEDNESDAY, 6th This was another fine morning. I took a stroll about the City, But could find very few fine buildings being constructed, and trade seems to be lifeless yet, and did not see half a dozen Steamers and Schooners in all the Port. The Shops and the Markets are very thinly attended. The (Bolton) Steam flouring Mill, was busey grinding and putting up Bagg flour only and doing seemingly a brisk trade at $4.75 per 100 lbs cash, it surely should pay when the whole concern was bought for $14,000. This Monthly Fair Day June. THURSDAY, 6 7th 1872. This is a splended morning, with a gentle cooling breeze. Mr Jas Phin. Senr. called this forenoon. In the afternoon I attended the Sale of of the last of the land on the Glebe, being that portion that was reserved for a Cows park for the Minister, but it was found inconvenient to get the Cow or horse out or in every time when wanted, that it was resolved to dispose of it and the proceeds to be applied to pay of the Debt of the Church amounting to $2,366 �FRIDAY, 7 8th This was also a fine morning. Made arrangements with Mr Mercer to rip up the boards Higinbotham has on hand to make a temporary fence round his peas and oats, instead of ordering Flakes also ordered 80 Hemlock scantling from C. Mickle and got them delivered that evening. SATURDAY, 8 9th This was rather a dull morning, but cleared off during the forenoon, when Wm Higinbotham and I, went up to the field and set up 2 pannels of the temporary fence, and made arrangements to begin and complete it on Monday. The afternoon was dull. Mr Chas Davidson left by the 5 Oclock train for Montreal thence for Halifax. Shortly after 6 Oclock a drizling rain began to come on which ended on some heavy showers up till 10 Oclock. Mr Anderson, Manager of the Bank of Commerce was examined to day about the Mortgage. June. MONDAY, 10 11th 1872. This is a dull wet looking morning (Sabbath) and the grass all very wet, yet it cleared off and became fine, but towards evening it turned cold. This is a cool morning but turned fine through the day, got John McPherson to help with the fence to day. A good of thunder and lightning began about 10.30 and heavy rain after that TUESDAY, 11 12th This is a somewhat dull morning and the ground very wet, and there must have been considerable rain during the night. It is getting cool this evening. Wm Fishers Sale of his furniture, & leaves tomorrow. They took tea with us this evening, & to sleep at Johns house. �The case between G Sandelands & our Son William as executors of the late Wm Alexanders Will & George Quarrie about a loan due the Estate, was de John Chambers died to day aged 47. WEDNESDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning. Mrs V Patterson relict of the late George D Patterson ) aged 64 years June. THURSDAY, 13 14th 1872 This is a very fine morning. Began to dig out the road into Higinbothams lot at the back of the Hill. P. H. Gibbs of the Ontario Bank died yesterday aged 44 years & 11 months, funeral tomorrow at Oshawa on arrival of train 3.30 p m. Got the fence completed last night & began to the cutting of the the road, and preparing a couple of new gateposts. FRIDAY, 14 15th This is a very close warm morning, it rained heavy last night, there was a good deal of thunder and lightening during the night. Funeral of Mrs George Patterson to day at 2 Oclock. SATURDAY, 15 16th This is of any thing a dull morning, and not unlike rain. But as the day advanced it became clear & bright and all appearance of rain vanished. Got the gate finished and road leading out to the main road finished this evening. My Son William's, wife was safely delivered of a Son to night June, MONDAY, 18th 1872 Sabbath morning is fine and warm. Revd Mr Sanderson officiated in the forenoon and Revd Mr Wardrope in the evening. �This morning opens bright and warm, and has continued so all day. I got over my old drawing table from the Office to day and a job it was to get it down stairs, having originally been taken there in peices TUESDAY, 19th This is another very fine morning, with a smart breese. It will be a fine day for the Sale of the remainder of the lumber, Barrels. Wrote a postal card to Illinois this morning WEDNESDAY, 19 20th This is a fine windy morning when out hunting my strayed Cow, which I found, but fine warm weather. Mr E Morris & wife left this morning for England. Strawberries in abundance now at 15¢ a basket. Mrs Tawse and Mrs McNaughton arrived this evening from Waterloo June. THURSDAY, 20 21st 1872 This is a dull morning and heavy clouds. I went up to see Dr Herod and John Hobson start for England by the early train, also Miss Pipe. Great Fire in the City of St John's, N. Brunswick some 200 acres of houses burnt up {F.Y.I. At 2:30 on the afternoon of June 20, 1877, a spark fell into a bundle of hay in Henry Fairweather's storehouse in the York Point Slip area. Nine hours later the fire had destroyed over 80 hectares (200 acres) and 1,612 structures including eight churches, six banks, fourteen hotels, eleven schooners and four wood boats. The fire had killed approximately 19 people, and injured many more.} FRIDAY, 21 22d This is a chilly morning, and througout the forenoon, farther news of the Great fire at St John's N. Brunswick is very distressing, some 15,000 people out of house & home. It is quite cold this evening �SATURDAY, 23d This is a fine bright morning, but I hear that there has been frost early this morning, sufficient to produce ice June. MONDAY, 25th 1872 This Sabbath morning was fine and warm. A student by the name of Tait from Toronto preached a very excelent sermon this forenoon and Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning was dull with a light shower but the day turned out warm TUESDAY, 26th This morning was at first bright then clear and early in the forenoon began to rain, and continued tolerably heavy during the middle of the day. Mr Jas Anderson presented me with a bag of Potatoes WEDNESDAY, 26 27th The morning was rather dull and looked like rain but little or nothing came. The Gass Company are very busey laying a extended line line of pipes to convey the gass across the River Speed at the Mill Bridge on the lower side close to the wall. And what crosses the Bridge is lapwelded pipes 4 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick with screwed couplings, the cost laid down 45¢ per running foot, will stand a pressure of 400 lbs per inch, and are 12 feet long each and weigh from 212 to 230 a peice, they have deep sockets & ample room for hemp gaskins & lead {sketch of pipe} June. THURSDAY, 28th 1872 This is another dull morning but no rain as yet has fallen though at times thought comming. Mrs Tawse & Mrs McNaughton left this morning by the Brock road stage at 11 Oclock. Dr John Finlayson M.D. of Elora died there to day aged 77 years, a native of Rosshire & settled in Canada in 1833 first in Cornwall & came to Elora in 1848 he was an Episcopalian �FRIDAY, 29th This was a dull morning but no rain fell till about 10 Oclock. The men employed by the Gass Co. began at 3 a m to tear up the planking of the Mill Bridge so as to lay the pipes between the stringers or main Beams of the bridge, which was done, and then filled in with tan bark to keep out the frost as much as possible. But during the day it was discovered that the majority of the stringers were so much decayed that it would not be safe to risk a covering of new planks, & now awaits the desision of the Road & Bridge Committee. I met an old acquaintance this forenoon a Mr John Buchan, who boarded with me and my father at Mr Shearers in Toronto (then Little York) in 1832. We had some showers of rain both forenoon and afternoon that the Masons had to stop work on the New Herald Office SATURDAY, 29 30th This is another dull morning, and it began to rain about ½ past 9 a.m. and continued a smart shower for an hour and a half, and since it became fair it became close and hot, a number of men are now digging out the trench for the gass pipes on the North side of the River 4 feet 6 inches deep. This has been a close warm day. Mr Thom of Montreal is here, but goes up to London at 6. {corner of page turned down} MONDAY, 2d 1872 Th{covered}bbath morning is close and warm, with a fine strong from the South West, Revd Mr Gallagher preached. This is also Dominion Day. While we were at Church the wind blew down the famous Glass Plum tree with a considerable crop of fruit. This Monday is to be the day of rejoicing and a number of fine Boats and Canoes compeated for prizes, a great number of people were assembled the Bridges below and above, and in Davidson's and the Priory grounds were thickly ranked with sightseers. We both took a drive round the old Glebe and Exhibition ground &c. �TUESDAY, 3d This morning was dull after a heavy shower about 5 Oclock, and some light suney showers after that. The Catholics are erecting triunphal arches for the Archbishop who is to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral. I have been using Paris Green for the Potatoes. WEDNESDAY, 3 4th This is a fine bright morning for the Monthly Fair which turned out well, so far as numbers of people is concerned, plenty of Mowers, Rakes, and Reapers and a good many sales of them made. Death of John McIntosh of Arthur. I observe that an old acquaintance of the Villiage of Arthur died last week aged 89 years, he listed in the 92d Gordon Hilanders in 1804, was wounded & lost a leg at the Battle of Bayonne, came to Canada in 1840, got a free grant of 200 acres, close to Arthur, his wife died several years ago & at the age of 83 married a woman of 19 years of age, with whom he lived happy. While attending the Strawberry festival of Chambers Church at the Drill Shed, our servant girl, Alisha Pollock, fell of our swing & hurt her back so as to dissable her from work. I hear of the failure of Mr Robt. Rae, distiller of Windsor July. THURSDAY, 4 5th 1872 This is a very fine morning FRIDAY, 5 6th This is also a very fine morning. I went to the drill shed to hear what the Hon Alexr Mackenzie Primeer of the Dominion of Canada had to say, and was very much pleased with his easy and moderate way that he charges his {illegible} the opposition SATURDAY, 6 7th This is a very fine morning, went over to Higinbothams before breakfast and had a conversation with the Hon Alex Mackenzie and found him very frank, and soon after 10 a m he and the other gentlemen accompaning him proceeded in carriages, with a number of others forming a large �procession to the Great Western Station, where a Special Directors Car awaited to convey them to Fergus July. 1877 MONDAY, 8 9th 1872 This Sabbath morning is dull, with very little wind, and it continued close and warm all day. a Revd Mr Gall preached for us in the forenoon, and Revd Mr Mitchell of St John's when a collection was taken up for their Church Building fund, he stated that 400 acres of houses were burnt up. This Monday morning is wet there having been a considerable amount of Thunder & lightning during the night and morning and heavy showers of rain, yet not of such long duration as to penetrate the soil sufficient to keep the grass from getting brown TUESDAY, 9 10th {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 10 11th This is another fine morning. The young folks are busey preparing flours &c for the display and refreshments after the induction of our Minister J.C. Smith. Mrs Allan & I dined at Glenburn, in company with Mr Jas Reid & wife from Buffalo, and came in in time to attend the Induction at 2 Oclock, the attendance was large. One unpleasant announcement appeared in the Herald that James Massie & Co. had called a Meeting of his Creditors to meet at the Queens Hotel, Toronto on the 17th inst. July. 1877 THURSDAY, 11 12th 1872 This is a fine morning, but dry and warm. I hear this morning that the Carpenters working at the New Wellington Hotel, have stopped work, for want of pay for several weeks. My Son William went down to Hamilton this morning thence to Toronto next day FRIDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning. �A fine breeze has sprung up which cools the air a little. SATURDAY, 13 14th This is a very fine pleasant morning, also a very large market with large loads of cherries at 5¢ a quart, and potatoes at 40¢ a peck. Higinbotham went up to London this morning. July. MONDAY, 15. 16th 1872. Sabbath 15th July was a very warm day. Rev Mr McDonald preached in St Andrews Church in the forenoon the Introductory sermon And our own Minister Rev J.C. Smith in the evening Monday 16th Fine morning, but dry and warm, I expected John Idington from Stratford to attend the meeting of my Creditors to day, but he did not come, The meeting began at 2pm present Messrs Stone & Elliot 2 of the inspectors, Kemp & Thomas, of the Bank also their Solicitor Mr McKelcan, Strachan, George Sheppard, Hamilton, Alexr Smith, J.C. Allan, Higinbotham, Brydon, & Mr Cutten for Creditors & John Smith, Assignee, It was resolved that the Mortgage to the Bank is legal and good to them, It became dull in the afternoon, with strong signs of rain & very warm, rain began about 8 but only light TUESDAY, 16. 17th This is a close morning, it was raining between 1 & 2 Oclock a.m. at 6 this morning thermometer stood at 66 degrees, and heavy at 4 Oclock I was told, Meeting of Creditors of Jas Massie & Co to day at the Queens Hotel Toronto at 2pm WEDNESDAY, 17. 18th This is a warm morning, and very warm during the day The sky got cloudy in the afternoon, and looked very like rain, We visited our old servant Lidia Anderson to day, who is to be married tomorrow to our old Distiller James Dourie, and proceed to Manatoba on a visit to her Brothers family. It rained this evening. �July. THURSDAY, 18 19th 1872 This is a dull heavy morning but no rain, Bot ½ Bushel of new potatoes at 50¢ or $1. per Bushel. Went up this afternoon to see the new Engine that Worswick is making for Mr Marsden of Newmarket it a splended peice of work FRIDAY, 19 20th This is rather a chilly morning, compared with yesterday, The wind is from the N. West. I have not felt quite so well to day. I looked into Ingles & Hunters shop this forenoon and saw no Engines on the floor, but was told that they have orders for two, I saw a small 6 horse power upright Engine out in the yard and about ready to send off {sketch of engine} SATURDAY, 20 21st This is a fine clear warm morning with gentle South Westerly breeze. Plenty of fine potatoes much larger than last Saturday, at $1.25 a Bushel down to $1.00. The Fruiteers are getting in Boxes of American harvest Apples, and Peaches, but very dear. ___ July. MONDAY, 22 23d 1877. Sabbath was a fine morning warm with a gentle breeze our own Minister Mr Smith preached his first forenoon Sermon and evening likewise, both were powerfull and convincing discourses. Neither Davidson or McCrea were able to be in Church from indisposition. This morning is fine warm & clear, but as soon as the Mail came to hand it brought alarming intellegence of the great Railroad riots in Pittsburg, Reading. TUESDAY, 23 24 This is another beautifull morning, with a gentle breeze as the day advances it becomes very warm. Railroad matters on the other side are getting more settled and hear of no more destruction of Property. But it appa'rs that the Strikers hold the Station ground at East Buffalo and will not allow any trains to go out, and many cattle are dying for want of food and water. �WEDNESDAY, 24 25th This is likewise a very warm clear morning. I have been up quite early at the church, as the Scaffold for Painting the Spire is completed, & was desirous of stopping any unnecesary alterations in the weather cock, but only to put in links to hang the Bells to the arms & reguild them and the Cock. Mr A. B. Stewart returned from Dundas and Toronto this afternoon, and had a chat with him till late this evening, and is going off by first train to Toronto in the morning. July. THURSDAY, 25 26th 1877. This is a close warm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, 73º. Mr A B Stewart left by the 8.25 train this morning this is a very warm day. John & I went through all the Manse to day and took dimensions of its rooms &c. The painter strongly advises 5 coats of paint instead of 3 coats and sanding it. FRIDAY, 26 27th This has been rumbling morning about 3 Oclock the Thunder and lightning was very severe, with frequent showers of rain and the ground was very wet this morning, and all the forenoon close and warm about One Oclock a heavy shower of large drops came on but only lasted a few minutes. I was Overcome with the heat and walking about yesterday that I dont feel so well to day SATURDAY, 27 28th This is another close warm morning and the Market well supplied with all kinds vegetables. The accounts from the States are more pacific Except the miners who have stopped the Pumps and the water will soon fill the mines July. MONDAY, 29 30th 1877. Sabbath was very warm. This morning is also very warm. Meeting in the School room this evening principly in regard to the enlargement of the Manse, the Committee that were appointed got plans out that would cost about $3,000 while the Trustees would not expend more than $1300. Offer of Exchange was made by Hugh Walker, he to take our manse, �& we to take his new house & the old one, and allow him $2,500 for the difference, & to be decided on Monday next. TUESDAY, 30 31st This is a very warm morning. Massie Nat went down to Toronto to day. I observed the contractor nailing down the 3 inch elm planking on the Bridge with 6 inch cut nails & told him they would never hold, he said these were the kind allowed him to use, I then spoke to the Chairman, and the Engineer and they agreed at once we me, and sent down a keg of 6 inch wrought iron spikes, which drew them down firm & solid WEDNESDAY, 31 August 1st 1877 Another very warm morning. They got the North half of the Bridge planked to day and made passable for foot passengers. Nat went down to Toronto & retd. in the evening. August. THURSDAY, 2d 1877. This morning glass at 70º at 7 a m. We went down to the Puslinch Lake to see the Boys the day was very warm but there was a fine cooling breeze, we had a boat and I rowed out to the Island where the boys were encamped, they were pleased to see us but we did not stay long partly fearing a thunder storm but it passed off, but it had rained very heavy for ½ an hour in Town. FRIDAY, 3d This is a cool morning from yesterdays rain, the news from the States is not all quiet yet and matters are in an unsatisfactory state yet. Higinbotham and family with Miss Blainey are preparing to go down to Puslinch Lake, they started at 3 Oclock P.M. and did not get home till a ¼ to 10. the night was pleasant no moon but starr light �SATURDAY, 3 4th This is a very fine morning, with hardly a breath of wind, they are about to put in the last beam of the Bridge, I dont think that the bridging between the beams is sufficient and will be apt to spring a good deal August. MONDAY, 6th 1877. Sabbath was a cool day. This morning quite plesent but as the day advances it becomes much warmer. Revd. J. D. McDonell here this forenoon on his way to Fergus. We had a very good meeting this evening in our school room, when it was resolved to buy Walkers new house for $6,000 and to dispose of our Manse TUESDAY, 6 7th This is another warm morning. The men are busey planking the Bridge with new 3 inch elm plank and {blank} WEDNESDAY, 8th This is a warm close morning, and was quite warm all day. About 7 a m received a Telegram from John Idington to meet him him at the evening train but did not arrive Another came saying he would leave Toronto at 9.15. but he did not get here till 12 Oclock and slept at Higinbothams August. THURSDAY, 8 9th 1877. This was a fine airey morning. Went up to the Station to see John Idington go home to Stratford. Mrs A and I got ready soon afterwards and started for Puslinch Lake and arrived there about One Oclock, rowed out to their Island & eat Lunch and remained for an hour or so, left the Hotel at ½ past 4 for Peter Idington's at Fisher's Mills and home about 10 Oclock we got a little rain, but it had rained very heavy ½ way to Guelph as we saw all the pools on the road filled with water, it was very dark that we could not a Buggy before us but with great difficulty a good many flashes of lightning helped us at the first start. Heard that Robt Cauldwell was shot by accidint by his Son in Africa on the 6th June last. �FRIDAY, 9 10th This morning was dull and heavy looking, my toes are quite sore that the Horse tramped on last night & 3 are coloured a dark purple. William Higinbotham came up by train last night & went down to the Lake early this morning with the 2 horses & light waggon and brought up their Tent and all their things and got home by {blank} Oclock a m SATURDAY, 10 11th This morning is much the same. On Tuesday last Messrs James Massie & Co. made an assignment to John Smith official assignee, and a meeting of his Creditors are called for the 21st of this month at 2 Oclock August. MONDAY, 12 13th 1877. Sabbath 12th, heavy rain about 4 or 5, then again about 9 - and at 10 Oclock it became heavier again, it kept fair after 11 Oclock but remained dull and heavy all day. This is a dull morning and likely to bring on more rain, between 10 & 11 it rained very heavy for a while with light showers now and then, the afternoon was dry but close & warm. I examined McLaggans hot air furnace and also that of Mr Gowdy TUESDAY, 13 14 This is a very dull dark morning, there was considerable thunder and lightning during the night & some showers this forenoon has been quite wet, some heavy showers fell about 12. And again in the afternoon. The wind was Southerly WEDNESDAY, 14 15th This is also a dulish morning with hot outbursts of sunshine and not like settled weather yet. About 12 & 1 it rained pretty heavy for about ½ an hour Then again at 6 it came on very heavy with large drops and close. Saw McFarish the miller who has been down at Halifax about a loss he has sustained by the failure of a commission house. Goldie is in for about $8,000. John Pipe a 100 Bbls. Tolton is also in �August. THURSDAY, 15 16th 1877. This is dry morning and more settled like, but it looks like as if it had rained during the night, the Thunder is rolling this forenoon and the sky is becoming dark again. Great rain came on about One oclock and continued for 3 hours of incesant heavy rain, when all the gutters and & drains were completely overd flowed and great many cellars flooded and considerable damage done. The crops standing out will suffer greatly FRIDAY, 16 17th This morning opened out fine and clear and looked like settled, it continued so till after One Oclock when a close rain came on with close heat, and must now greatly injure the Spring wheat that is standing out, and am told they are sprouting an inch long. SATURDAY, 17 18th This morning opens out fine and dry like, yet there now and then warm gusts of hot air which makes it very doubtful if it will continue so all day. The amount of Massie's debts are $238,738,39 The Bank of Montreal's claim is $183,725,00 August. MONDAY, 19 20th 1877. Sabbath 19th was a fine dry day. This morning is bright and beautiful and looks quite settled to all appearance. About ½ past One a fire broke out in Horsemans hardware store it began in the cellar, and took hold so rapidly that little or nothing was saved. Williamson & Co. Cormack & Sons, and the Banks of Commerce & Ontario had to move every thing, which was a work of great labour and destruction, but with the hard work of the firemen, and plenty of water the fire was at length got under controll. TUESDAY, 20 21st This is a very fine morning, and settled looking, and the late rains has improved the pastures a good deal. A great many Tomatoes are offered for Sale at 75¢ per Bushel, and remarkably fine. �The Meeting of James Massie's Creditors met and appointed John Smith as assignee. The composition sheet having in most cases been signed by the largest Creditors, the matter was soon got over, and the very few who who objected to accepting the 50¢ in the dollar cash had to comply, another meeting has to be called to meet in 3 weeks according to Law, to confirm these proceedings, when the dividend will be paid. WEDNESDAY, 22d This is a very fine morning, clear Sky and likely to be very warm this day, and it was so. Men have begun to remove the Rubbish out of the burnt building, and D Kennedy has got the job of putting all to rights again. Revd Mr Edward Ebbs came here to day along with Mr Wickson from Toronto they left in the afternoon by the 4.45 train August. THURSDAY, 23d 1877. This seems to be a close morning and of any thing dull looking have thoughts of starting for Stratford this morning, Which I did and got there at a ¼ to 12 and met John Idington on the street. The day was fine and had a good view of the House both of the external and internal arrangements, the floors are laid on nearly all the rooms and the lathing going in the Kitchen part of the house FRIDAY, 23 24th In Stratford, The weather is rather cloudy this morning & raw of anything. Had a turn about the Town this forenoon and found several new Brick houses covered in & ready for the Carpenters and plasterers. I met with Thos Todd of Galt also Mr Ballentyne a dealer in Cheese, with whom we dined. I then went out to the Grand Trunk Repair shops, & found an Old aquaintance who has been directing & making changes in Shops there, has now returned and is going to make such alterations in the amount of work which must be done by the men in the Shops, also of the enlargement of such Cylinders as will admit of it, that will enable an Engine to draw nearly double the number of cars they formerly did, and with the same number of men. SATURDAY, 24 25th Very fine morning. The Great London Show is here already this morning with over 30 cars & 2 fine sleeping cars all their own property, it appears their contract with the G.T.R. Co. is $200, cash down for every time they move, with the Companys Engine always in attendance, their canvas nearly covered the whole fair ground �August. MONDAY, 26 27th 1877. Sabbath 26th This is a very fine morning, the day was dry and warm. Monday morning bright and warm TUESDAY, 27. This is a pleasant morning. The forenoon was quite fine without the least appearance of a change. But between 12 & 1 a dullness came over the atmosphere then the rolling of thunder and a heavy shower of rain for a ¼ of an hour, after an interval of about ½ an hour another very heavy pouring rain came on which lasted 15 or 20 minutes. Mr Cooper the Surveyor has been beat off his work in surveying the Priory Grounds to day, with the view to divide it into lots for Building purposes WEDNESDAY, 28 This was a close cloudy morning and thretning rain. Mrs A and I intended going to Toronto by the cheap Excurction train at 9 a m, but I having to sign a deed of the old Manse to Dr Howitt (for which he paid $3,500 cash) we could not get away till the 11 Oclock train, the weather by that time turned out very fine, called on the Alexanders, and saw the House they are building of Brick & to cost $2,500, the ground in that street is worth $45 per foot front to be ready 1st Nov. We also called on Wm Higinbotham, but could not see him as he would be able to recognise either of us. We left by the 11.45 train having been too late for the 5.15. August. THURSDAY, 29 30th 1877. We got home this morning from Toronto about 2 Oclock by the middnight train, with a great many Guelph folks who had been left behind. This is a splended day for the Harvest Home on the Model Farm, to which I have been invited but for want of conveyance of my own, and having to attend the Babtism of my Son's child this evening I thought it would be too much for us both. We went up to Williams to the Babtism at 7 Oclock and left at 10 the childs was named Walter, Nat, Maggie, & Miss Idington were there �FRIDAY, 30 31st This is a very wet morning, raining hard at 6 Oclock. The Thunder was rolling at ½ past 6 and still raining. 9 Oclock and still raining hard. This is our Fast Day in the Presbyterian Churches in this Town. The afternoon was dry but in the evening it was of any thing a little drizzling rain. The attendance at night in the Church was much better. I went up to Goldie's Mill for a supply of chicken feed, and looked in to the new Engine house, which is very much enlarged, and found them far advanced with the foundation and bed ofor the Engine it is substantial and well built with Water lime, and bolt holes preserved in the work by means of wooden boxes built in as the work goes up. SATURDAY, 31 1st September This is a fine morning and the rain has ceased. I sent Postal card to A Cuningham. But as the day advanced it became quite chilly. There was a meeting of my Creditors this afternoon. All I can hear that was done was the reception of offers for the outeside property, that could not be intertained being far below the mark, another matter, was the purchase of a life interest for my Brother William September. MONDAY, 3d 1877. Sabbath morning is of any thing dark and cloudy, and hope it may keep faire, this being our Communion Sabbath. It got quite cool at midday 60º and at 6 pm 55º. This day has also been chilly, a cold N. West wind has been blowing all day, and those that were up very early this morning found the side walks white with frost TUESDAY, 3 4th This is of any thing a better looking morning a fine clear sky. The Tas �WEDNESDAY, 4 5th This is the Monthly Fair Day and it is a very fine morning, The Fare is but poorly attended. I have just heard that the Elora Mills have been purchased from the Merchant Bank by Mr Horetop for $12, 000 $13,000 September. THURSDAY, 5 6th 1877. This is a cool morning after the rain yesterday afternoon. The day has been pleasant yet cooler than of late this is the Horticultural Show day, and a very fine Show it is, neither the Cauliflower nor the Egg plant was so good either in size or compactness, & too many green leaves in the centre of them, a fine desplay of Plums, but hardly ripe FRIDAY, 6 7th This is a dull morning and looks like more rain and there was a light shower in the forenoon SATURDAY, 7 8th This was a fine morning, and as it advanced a great many waggons with fruit and vegitables drew up at the market such as, tomatoes, grapes of various Kinds, Melons, corn, &c. September. MONDAY, 10th 1877. Sabbath, this is a fine clear morning with moderate temprature. In the afternoon there was a slight shower TUESDAY, 10 11th This was of any thing a dull morning, and very much like rain. Went out the Dundas road to look out for some store pigs WEDNESDAY, 11 12th This is a very fine morning and as the day advances is getting very warm September. THURSDAY, 12 13th 1877. This is a splendid morning, and it will be highly favourable for the Caladonian Gathering this day at the Exehibition grounds �FRIDAY, 13 14th This appears to be a very fine morning & have made up mind to go down to Hespeler by the Cars and walk to Peters. I found them all so far as he & the son & daughter were well, but Mrs Idington was complaining a good deal of lowness of spirits &c., The weather was very warm, they have had a fine crop of splended peaches ripe & good. It is only once in several years they can have the like. I was driven down to Hespeler saw old Jacob who is preparing to run his distillery next week, he complains of the poor proffits they are making, he sold the last sale of rye at 80¢ duty paid, and from haveing been in store for some 8 or 10 weeks it was found that the Barrels after being emptied, weighed more than they were tared on an average 6 lbs which he had to allow of the spirits. SATURDAY, 14 15th This is another very fine morning, with a very fresh breeze, a great quantity of Peaches are daily being brought to town by rail and selling at $1.50 a box that a few days ago were selling at $2.50 to $3.00 - & Apples 75¢ & $1.00 a bag. I met Geo Randall of Waterloo returning from Toronto he says he sold Rye Whisky duty paid at 83¢ & in Bond at 23¢ and says that there is nothing in it, & would gladly sell out Mill & Destillery at 50¢. September. MONDAY, 16 17th 1877. Sabbath morning was dull after such a heavy fall of rain during the night, washing out great ruts on the roads. But as the day advanced it became fine & warm. Mr Smith in the forenoon, & Mr Wardrope in the evening. This Monday morning is a little damp but pleasant about ½ past One it began to rain and continued more or less throughout the afternoon. Mr Jas. Caulfields, flour and saw mills were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning between 12 & 1 am. They were leased (except the saw mill) to Messrs. Cordiner & Haigh, the total loss is from $8,000 to $10,000 and no Insurance whatever, having neglected to renew the Policy for some months. Higinbotham started for Orangevelle meeting to night TUESDAY, 17 18th This is a fine morning, and looks as if there had been some rain last night. I took a strol this afternoon to see the progress made. �F.W. Stone is getting round again but he has been very ill for some days back WEDNESDAY, 18 19th This is quite a fresh morning, but there was frost on the side walks at 5 a. m. September. THURSDAY, 19 20th 1877. This is a fine dry morning, and cool and pleasant FRIDAY, 20 21st There was a little frost this morning, but clear and bright SATURDAY, 21 22d This is another fine clear morning, but the grass had a white coating this morning, there is very little done in the Mill in gristing of any Kind September. MONDAY, 23 24th 1877. Sabbath morning 23d Sept. clear and bright, and looks as there had been a light frost. This is a very fine morning. The Inspectors of my Estate examined the peice of road I purchased from the Council or rather exchanged as I gave them a road for it, and got a deed from them & gave them one also. TUESDAY, 24 25th This is a fine morning, and a long train went up to London well filled with passengers for the Exhibition at London. Higinbotham left for Tornonto by the last train to be present at the Marriage of Mrs Wm Higinbothams daughter by her first husband, Miss to Mr {blank} Morrison son of Angus Morrison, Mayor of Toronto. WEDNESDAY, 25 26th This is a very fine morning, but so many Cars for the Exibition as yesterday. I went up to Goldie's Mill this afternoon, and find they have got the Engine & fly wheel connected, & have hung the new boiler along side of the old one, the old wall remaining between them. They are both return tubular boilers the masons were building in the furnace with fire Bricks, and forming the �inverted arch below the boiler with common bricks, they are also taking out the old pully & part of the shafting, and going to put in a larger pully & shaft of 5¼" diameter, very little done to the condencer as yet, will take 2 weeks yet before all is going again. A. B. Stewart passed down from Detroit by the 5. train, spoke to P. S. Stevenson who was also on board. September. THURSDAY, 26 27th 1877. This is a rainey morning. William went to Toronto at 11 a m. George Linds 2 boys called to the eldest is 20 years past last May, they had both been to the Exhibition at London, where over 30,000 people were admitted by ticket. James Goldie is is putting in a new intermidiate wrought iron shaft about 20 feet long at least, all turned and polished 5¼ inches diameter, (the old one was only about 4 in and in 2 lengths). The Chimey plate on the new foundation (which is only tempory is 30 inches diameter to suit the present smoke stalk) But the foundation for ultimately building a Brick one on is 9 feet square of substantial masonary. FRIDAY, 27 28th This is a very fine morning, quite mild and the flowers in the garden fresh vigerous as they were in June and think that new flowers are comming in Bloom. Wm returned from Toronto this morning. A great many have returned from the Provincial Show this afternoon SATURDAY, 28 29th This is another beautiful morning. A great many people in town, and great quantities of fruit and vegitables, also an Auction of Horsemans goods saved from the fire. Our Minister Mr Smith got up another 2 loads of furnature and got them in from the station. The wooden drain along the South side of Quebec street is nearly completed it is about {blank} feet wide, and {blank} deep at the deepest part Ceder cills �September. MONDAY, 1st October 1877. Sabbath 30th is a very foggy or misty morning that I cannot see ½ across the river. This morning we enter on the first day of October 1877 which is a most charming morning, there has been a light shower of rain during the night but now all is clear & fine. About 9 a m Higinbotham, little Alice and I went down to Richard Nicklin's Saw Mill in Flambro & retured in the afternoon the day was very warm, yet fine and airey, people seemed to be busey lifting their Potatoes, Wm Leslie had the largest I have ever seen. The roads were in fine order, and the condition of the Farms and steading appeared much improved since I was down in that quarter October. TUESDAY, 2d This is quite a dull morning and has every appearance of rain, which will be a drawback to the Fair which opens to day here, as well as in Hamilton, neither Society being willing to give way to the other. The contractor for digging the cellar of Higinbothams small shop at the East end of the Grand Trunk Bridge began this morning. About 10 minutes past 7 this evening my daughter Mrs Higinbotham was safely delivered of a daughter. WEDNESDAY, 3d This morning is likewise a dull morning, but the mist now appears to be falling, and likely to be fine. The day is turning out to be fine, and a great many visitors are pouring in by horse conveyance and by the Trains. I went up to the Exhibition grounds in the afternoon and found the show of farm Impliments more extensive, the Roots of all kinds larger and very solid, and the display of fruit was extraordinary, and fine October. THURSDAY, 3 4th 1877. There is quite a change this morning, the rain has come at last and rather heavy at times, the wind from the West. �The Early Vermont Potatoe is a very fine one. But the Late Rose is more productive FRIDAY, 4 5th This is quite a cool morning, there had frost, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant. About noon we got the loan of Higinbothams horse & Buggie and went up to the Exhibition ground, and found that the Exhibitors were begining to pack up their things, altogether the affair was a success notwithstanding that the Hamilton show was on the same days. It appears that Messrs Kemp & Mitchell of the Bank were looking all round the premises SATURDAY, 5 6th This is a pleasant morning, although there has been a little frost. The day turned out quite pleasant, at noon when I went up to town I met our old friend Edward Martin, the lawyer formerly of Guelph, but now of St Louis. The contractor for Higinbothams cellar has about completed the excavation October. MONDAY, 7 8th 1877. Sabbath morning 7th inst. is a fine dry morning, but the grass was quite white at ½ past 6. This Monday morning is very wet, seems to be steady & with a heavy shower now and then & no outdoor work going on TUESDAY, 10 9th This morning is better but still dropping of the roof, as if there had been rain during the night. The day turned out much better than could have been expected in the early part of the forenoon. The Sabbath School Convension of Ontario began this morning in the Norfolk Methodist Church about 200 having arrived, but they are flocking in by every train. Miss Alles Snider, a delegate took tea with us. We attended the meeting this evening of the Sabbath School Convension, which was filled to overflowing, & good speeches delivered �WEDNESDAY, 9 10th This is a dull looking morning after the rain during the night or early morning. The day continued very unsettled with showers in the afternoon and evening. We again attended the Convension this evening. October. THURSDAY, 10 11th 1877. This is another wet and dull looking morning, and the clouds looks very water like. Business still continues very unsettled still a great many failures are reported almost daily and the weekly reports are almost as numerous of late as they were when the depression was at its worst. The defalcation & embeselments very frequent. It is quite cold this afternoon the wind Northerly, and slight drizzling rain at times. A party in Hamilton has bought a large number of the old whisky barrels, 7 cars are engaged for them & they are being loaded this afternoon FRIDAY, 1112th This looks like a clear settled morning, the wind is yet from a Northerly direction but not so cold as yesterday afternoon SATURDAY, 14 13th A dry morning, with frost on the grass, the sky cloudy at 7 a. m. the sky is clearing up as the morning advances October. MONDAY, 14 15th 1877. Sabbath day was fine and warm & quite a sumer day. This morning was a fine clear morning, Nat, went off towards Erin villiage this morning. I went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon, but the Steam Engine was standing still but it had been going 3 days last week. But the Condener is not attached to it yet. TUESDAY, 15 16th This is rather a dull morning and cold, Northerly wind. It continued raw and, and drizzling rain now and then �WEDNESDAY, 16 17th This is a wet morning, but during the day it improved and was quite dry in the afternoon. The Sale of the lots of Land in my Estate came of at One Oclock October. THURSDAY, 17 18th 1877. This is another dull morning and a good deal of mist that it almost wets one through in a short time. I have made up my mind to proceed to Stratford to consult John Idington about dower. I did start by the ½ past 2 train and got there about ½ past 4, and found him engaged at an arbitration between a Farmer and the New Railway Co. from Woodstock, Stratford and into the Huron Tract. I staid at the Hotel all night and after tea had some time to consult him as well as in the morning. FRIDAY, 18 19th This was a very wet morning in Stratford & having rained very heavy through the night the streets were very wet I left by the early train for the East at 9.25. and got here at 11. a. m. and found it wet and disagreable here also, and mason work suspended for the day. SATURDAY, 19 20th This is a cold raw morning, but as yet no rain although it looks like it. It is getting colder as the day advances, however the afternoon was dry but not in any way cheerfull weather. I handed in a letter to the Inspectors of my Estate this forenoon about my Wifes Dower I went up to Goldies Mill in the afternoon and saw the new Engine at work which to all appearance went well the speed is much reduced below the old one that was taken away, and the valves are not so intricate and difficult to set and keep in order the boiler's are fed at present with hot water from the Exaust cistern, But when the condencer is completed I do not see how they can feed with hot water, without an additional fixture for the purpose October. MONDAY, 21 22d 1877. 21st There was frost last night and the side walks with the effects of it. The Assizes began to day Judge Morrison preciding �TUESDAY, 22 23d This was a remarkably fine morning. It continued so all the early part of the day but a great change came about towards the after part of the day, turned rather cold and dreary. This last few days the leaves have been falling of the trees in great quantities WEDNESDAY, 23 24th This is a dull morning and raw. Reports are going about that the Guelph Mills & all the property of the Bank of Commerce is sold, but cannot trace it to any authentic source as yet, but after Saturday it will be fully known after the tenders are opened. About 7 Oclock it began to rain and continued for some time October. THURSDAY, 24 25th 1877. This is a foggy morning, and even aproaching to fine rain, the mist lasted most of the forenoon. Sturdy's trial for the abduction of Miss Carr came on this morning, and the Courtroom was cramed. About 5 p. m called at the G. Trunk station the carrs M were late & got tired waiting and left, but had only gone out of the gate when I heard the train comming and I returned and the first one I recognised was my Brother James, from Bayfield FRIDAY, 25 26th This is a dull raw morning and the Thermometer down to 34º. The grass is keeping green and fine as yet and affords fine pasture in abundance. The day continued cold throughout. There was great crouds in the Courthouse to hear the trial of Sturdy it was difficult to squeze in to get standing room. I was informed to day that Williamson offers Carpets made at Elora for 87¢ per yard that cost 85¢ in the making, & when you deduct his proffit for selling of from 10 to 12¢ per yard it will leave the manufacturer nothing but a heavy loss, of perhaps 12¢ per yard. I heard that the Bank of Commerce �has a claim or Mortgage of $25,000 on the flour & woolen Mills at Ayr the Woolen Mill was lately destroyed by fire, which must leave the proprietors in a poor way SATURDAY, 26 27th This morning seems to be dull and louring and looks like rain. During the day it kept off, was never clear and bright all day. The Court closed for the day about not one oclock. There is yet a dullness in most of trades, great complaints as to the difficulty in collecting outstanding debts. The Wellington Hotel is not finished yet such as stairs to the basement floors there, and painting and staining. The heating apperatus is appearantly finished. But the prospects of it paying are bad should the, Duncan Act, be carried October. MONDAY, 28 29th 1877. Sabbath morning dull and misty. Tempt. 43º and mild. {Newspaper clipping} TUESDAY, 29 30th This morning is bright, but there has been a heavy frost as the grass is white at 7 a. m. and the side walks as well all covered with Rime. WEDNESDAY, 30 31st This is a somewhat dull morning Tempt. at 40º, and cloudy October. November THURSDAY, 31 1st 1877. This is a very nice fall morning, But have heard that the young men, have done some mischeif at the back of the Hill in taking Higinbothams gates of the hinges, and breaking some parts which I went over and with assistance restored to their places and got the 11 pigs put back into the field. The Assizes were finished this afternoon November. FRIDAY, 1 2d This is a very wet morning, it rained hard through night, and has washed down a great quantity of the fine yellow leaves of the Maples &c. The day throughout was blustering & stormy. �William at Hamilton to day. James D Allan and Higinbotham went up to London SATURDAY, 3d This is a somewhat pleasanter morning yet coldish and requires an overcoat. In the forenoon it was clear dry and the masons were at work, but those on the upper works of the New Catholic Church did not appear and slight flurries of snow now and then. At 5 p m when the train passed down, the roofs of the coaches or cars had a coating of Snow on them. Nat returned from London this evening, he bot 500 Bbls crude oil at Petrolia November. MONDAY, 4 5th 1872 This Sabbath morning was dry and cold and a little frost on the grass at 7 a m but cleared off, and the fore part of the day was tolerably fine, but in the afternoon it became heavy & dull & between 3 & 4 began to snow, and continued all the afternoon & evening. Nat went to Hamilton this morning. Monday morning wet, with showers of sleet and rain, up to about noon. It then began to snow steady and lay on the ground TUESDAY, 5 6th This is a Wintry looking morning thin ice covers the Dam and the ground is all coverd Snow between one & 2 inches deep. As the day advanced it became more pleasant though wet and muddy. We made some calls for the first time on Mrs Hogg (widow of our late Minister) and also on our New Minister Mr Smith. I cut up some pigs to day at Higinbothams. Some geese were frozen on the Dam last night and are not relieved yet. �WEDNESDAY, 6 7th This is a moderate winter looking morning, the Dam is again froze over this morning also. About 9 Oclock it began to warm up and become fine. This being the Monthly Fair Day I went to Evan McDonalds and brought my Cow to the Fair ground and Sold her for $25. cash. The masons have been at work to day building at the End addition of Williamson's Shop, and are now leveled for the cills of the upper windows. November. THURSDAY, 7 8th 1872. This morning quite dull and wet, there is a close fine rain falling steady, and will prevent any Mason work being done to day, as the day advances there is no appearance of any sessation of the rain. I wrote to John Smith, Bridge of Allan to day about his lot in Hamilton FRIDAY, 8 9th This is a cold morning with, ice on the ponds only yet it is dull, yet the masons began to work on Williamsons building at the ("Lion"). Also the men worked at the roof of the Catholic Church in carrying up the central spire which seems to be a slender one yet considerably higher than the old one still standing SATURDAY, 9 10th This is a tollerable fine morning. The market was very well supplied, and further I saw 30 or 40 coops of live Turkeys being the last load of a shipment of 1900 of them to be sent off to New York this afternoon. Went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon to see his New Engine going after the condencer was attached & am now convinced that a condencer in connection with a high pressure Engine is an emence saving, The loss of which in years past has contributed to my loss & ruin, in the great waste of fuel November. MONDAY, 11 12th 1877. This is a moderate morning of any thing mild yet very dull, yet no rain fell during the forenoon �TUESDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning for the time of the year. The forenoon turned out pleasant and the people began to turn out to attend the Sale of the remainder of the loose property at the Mills and Distillery. The Auctioneer Mr Knowles began to sell the things in the Office such as maps, inks, desks, clock, files for papers, tin boxes. Thermometers & many things too numerous to mention then the old Bedsteads & Bedding that remained from the last Sale Then firewood, the soft wood going as low as 50¢ & 60¢ was stopped some casks and 5 tuns of oak WEDNESDAY, 13 14th This is a moderate day going to be, it is dry but dull, yet mild and outdoor work going on freely. I am busey cutting down a stand for a stove for dining room to cook with &c. November. THURSDAY, 14 15th 1877. This is a wet morning. At 10 Oclock it began to rain very heavy and what little work that was doing before the shower is now stopped. Fitted up pipes in dinning room stove. It rained again this evening for a short time FRIDAY, 15 16th This is a fine bright morning, and the sun shone out finely, and made a pleasant change, how long it may last. I began to set up the old 8 day Mill office clock at Higinbothams which he bought at the sale for $1.00. Peter Idington & wife called after dinner for a short time, and left Town about ½ past 4. p.m. Peter Idington & wife were here, (I borrowed $20 from him) We are to have our meeting of the Worsley Trustees on the 3d Decr. SATURDAY, 16 17th This morning is quite a change from yesterday, it is mild so far as to allow a drizzling rain to fall, and the atmosphere is dull, and looks like more rain. �It however kept fair during the afternoon but about ½ past 5 it became dull & dark with frequent flashes of lightning and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower of rain and high wind from the N. West came on and lasted for about ½ an hour November. MONDAY, 18 19th 1877. 18th This is a cold Sabbath morning it is dry & freezing, & a strong wind from the North & N. West. This Monday morning is fine and bright, and the Northerly wind continues cold yet the frost is not so very hard as yet the glass at 9 Oclock a. m. was 28º. But it is astonishing to see the depth that the roads are frozen, which is clearly seen, in digging up some of the old gass pipes, the direction of which having been changed, when several miles of new and ones of larger caliber have been put in this year. TUESDAY, 19 20th This is a moderate monning and looks as if it is going to be a fine day. The Court of Chancery met to day. The day turned out fine, and we took a walk up to Williams House. WEDNESDAY, 20 21st This is a pleasant morning, and outdoor work going on freely, building in both stone & wood, also cutting down the elevated sidewalks at Elliots Hill, and preparing to make steps of aproach to the Houses on each side. Peter Idington here this forenoon, also his Son John from Statford attending to a case in Chancery which he got so arranged as to allow of his return home by the ½ past 2 train. The Court adjourned untill Friday. Mrs John Sully died at noon to day aged 71 years & 9 months November. THURSDAY, 21 22d 1877. This is a mild dull wet morning, with a continuos fine close rain with the glass at 42º, and the grass quite green yet. The Church was very well attended to day, and we got a splended Sermon from Mr Smith. The day has continued wet �FRIDAY, 22 23d This is a thick misty morning, all wet arround us and quite calm and mild, glass 41º at ½ past 7 a.m. SATURDAY, 23 24th This is a very wet morning dark and dull, the rain continuing all morning, glass 44º at 7 a.m. The wind from the N East and getting colder as the day advances, and still raining. About ½ past 10 this forenoon the new addition to Williamsons with a loud noise, the whole front of the upper story and the half of the middle one, and a portion of the end wall and many of the joists broken in peices. {Newspaper cuttings} 10th Oct 1877 November. MONDAY, 25 26th 1877. This Sabbath morning is another damp and misty day, the glass at 7 a m 41º. At about 9 a m I recd. a Telegram from Adam Brown Esqr of Hamilton that he desired my attendance of my his Mothers Funeral at 3 oclock, So I determined to go down, got ready as quick as possible and had the good fortune to get Mr Murton to take me out in his Buggy with all speed, and was there 4 minutes before the 9.35 train started, got to Hamilton about ½ past 11. The weather showrey, took dinner at McNaughtons attended funeral at 3. {Newspaper cutting} 24 Nov 1877 TUESDAY, 26 27th In Hamilton, wet dissagreable morning WEDNESDAY, 27 28th Dry morning with a little frost, and a few flakes of snow at times. The bricklayers are about up with the walls of Higinbothams little Shop. There is great work in voting for & against the Duncan liquor Act, those against have a very large majority November. THURSDAY, 28 29th 1877. This is a fine clear morning Thermometer at 27º, Although the frost was enough to freeze the mortar yet the Bricklayers started, but having neither Bricks nor lime, they had to quit work, from that cause alone. �The Anti Duncanites had a grand procession to night a great number paraded with torch lights, also a great many carriages loaded with officers & delegates from other parts also a display of fireworks, the night was very cold FRIDAY, 29 30th There is hard frost this morning, the wind was cold strong, This is our Fast day in the Church, the fire's or heating apperatus had not been attended to properly and the Church was very cold, and having my Overcoat off I shivered a great part of the time Revd Mr Mullen of Fergus preached. James Kirkpatrick Esqr died this morning in Hamilton. Born in Sanfield near Belfast 1791. married in 1815 and removed to Canada & settled in Barton as a Land Surveyor. John Davidson, Postmaster Galt died there this afternoon at 5 Oclock of Paralysis. SATURDAY, 30 1st Decr Hard frost during the night and this morning it was calm yet the Thermometer indicated 20º below freezing. The little snow that fell is still laying over the ground December. MONDAY, 3d 1877. Sabbath 2d Being our Communion Sabbath is fine and clear there was hard frost last night the glass at 8 was 13º above Zero. This Monday morning was clear & bright the ground very bare of Snow and the Therter. at 26º at 7 a.m. Meeting to day of Miss Worsleys & the late G Worsleys Trustees at Guthrie, Wall, & Cutten, office to at at 2 Oclock recd. check for balance of funds. $416.66. Mr Coopers arrears of rent of Rose Cottage is $196.00. Mr Watt had answer from Stratford that the arrears of Taxes due by the Estate on Lots 130 and 287 is $68.76 TUESDAY, 3 4th This was a little milder morning, but not bright. It continued dry during the forenoon, the roads fine smooth and dry and hard. �But in the afternoon it began with a few flurries of Snow, and then turned into fine rain, but close and not heavy. Nat went down to Toronto in answer to a Telegram that his brother William was dieng, but did not get there to see him alive. Robert White one of my oldest aquaintance died to day at 1 Oclock. I also had a letter from Mr James Hutchison, that his wife died last Sabbath wishing me to attend the funeral tomorrow, but not being free from a cold I have had I cannot go WEDNESDAY, 4 5th This is quite a soft morning and quite mild glass up to 40º, and a thick fogg falling. The chimney and gable end of the shop was put up yesterday. Several more failures, both great and small in Montreal and other places December. THURSDAY, 5 6th 1877. This is quite a change from yesterday, the ground is quite hard, and a keen wind blowing from the N. West. I attended Robert White's funeral at 2 Oclock to day as far as the Church, but the weather was too cold for me to go to the cemetery. The times are still very depressed Moulton (colured) grain and wool buyer has obtained an extension of time from his Creditors, Lock and Galbraith have also called on their Creditors for an extension of time FRIDAY, 6 7th This is a cold morning freesing hard the wind from the N. East. I got Donald McGinnes to fill up round the boxes for the cellar windows of Higinbothams little shop SATURDAY, 7 8th This morning was not quite so cold as yesterday only 27º. There had been a fall of snow during the night but very light. During the day we had 2 or 3 light showers. Reports to day about the safety of the steamer City of Berlin are becoming alarming and some packages have been cast ashore thought to have been on board of her. �December. MONDAY, 9 10th 1877. Sabbath 9th had some snow on the ground, fallen during the night glass about Freezing, at noon began to thaw and the side walks got quite wet. This morning was mild 28º and as the day advanced it became more mild, and the snow is melting fast. A Telegram reached here about 10 am that the Steam Ship City of Berlin was all safe, having broken her Shaft when 2 days sail from reaching England TUESDAY, 10 11th This is a very mild morning the glass at 37º and the roads getting quite slopy again. As the day advances the Sun is shinning out fine WEDNESDAY, 11 12th This is a very mild morning the glass at 30º and as the day advanced it became much milder and more like Spring weather. And as the day advanced it improved, the roads also becoming more sloppy, and lots of cattle comming in for the Show tramped the mudd pretty well. December. THURSDAY, 12 13th 1877. This is another mild morning, dull and inclined to rain. The Thermometer at 40º. It began to rain a little past 9 a m. This the Fat Cattle Show day, and a great many were brought into Town yesterday. There was a fine show of fat cattle, and a very fine display of fat Poultry of all kinds, some of the Turkeys weighing 14 lbs each. I wrote to John Smith Bridge of Allan, Scotland, also to Wm and Andrew Fisher in Philadelphia. * I received the first paper of the Weekly Witness to day dated the 13th FRIDAY, 13 14th This is a little colder the glass at 30º at 7 a m the roads are dry, and the weather clear. �Nat and his son William went down to Hamilton & thence to Toronto this morning. (*Weekly Witness to day) SATURDAY, 14 15th This is a dull morning as yet. I have got Busby this morning to trim the Grape vines so as to preserve them as far as I can & my means will permit, But several of them are dead from 1 to 2 feet from the top downwards. I afterwards got him to dig a drain at the side of Higinbothams little store and found the ground so soft that he could strike the Pick at one blow down to the handle. I recd. a letter from John Smith in Scotland. Nat & William returned from Toronto this evening December. MONDAY, 16 17th 1877. This Sabbath is a remarkably fine day as mild as a day in May in morning at 7 a m it was 2º above freezing viz 34º. and at One Oclock on our return from Church the Thermometer was 42º out of the Sun and all the frost out of the ground. This is a mild morning the glass at 34º at 7 a.m. and became warmer as the day advanced it is as mild as yesterday. The cold that my wife has had for a week & more was worse this evening. TUESDAY, 17 18th There is quite a change this morning the wind is round to the East and the glass at 7 was 26º, the sky is hasey and dull. Martin has got the floor of the small Shop for Higinbotham laid. I remitted money to Wickson & also Mr Reeve of Toronto. WEDNESDAY, 18 19th This is a very different morning for yesterday during the night it became quite mild and it rained during the night and morning at 7 a m a light shower was falling and the Thermometer at 40º and about 10 Oclock it was 46º and a thick fogg was falling �December. THURSDAY, 19 20th 1877. This morning opened up the same as yesterday with the glass between 30º & 40º and quite mild all the day, and the roads out of town are very muddy, that is the side and concession roads, the main gravel roads are in pretty fair order FRIDAY, 20 21st This is much the same kind of morning, with the exception that there had been rain during the night and also a shower this morning about 7. The main front window is put into the shop this morning, and Martin has begun to strap the walls SATURDAY, 21 22d This is also a very mild close dull morning, the grass and walks quite damp, the Holly is fine and green and in demand by the Butchers for to decorate their Beef, Sheep & Pigs which are hung up in profusion. The whole day was thick and dark with fogg, I cannot remember such weather to continue so near Christmas when several have been plowing this very week with great ease December. MONDAY, 23 24th 1877. Sabbath 23d was mild a little above freezing and the ground wet with the falling fogg. This Monday is another soft morning and the glass about 35º and as the day advances it becomes more foggy that one can scarsly see more than accross the street, such a continuation of thick close weather I cannot remember, even the year of the Rebelion 1837 which was mild and open weather even into the new year, but cannot remember so much fogg. TUESDAY, 24 25th Christmas Day, at 7 a m dull and dark weather and the glass at freezing, and did not get above 35º all day, in the afternoon the fine rain or falling dew came on and towards 4 Oclock a close rain fell for some time, there was very little mirth and pleasure riding or driving and hardly any ice on the Dam. I dined at Higinbothams but Mrs Allan did not venture out having not sufficiently recovered from her cold. �WEDNESDAY, 25 26th This is another moderate morning at 7 a.m. the glass was exactly at ZFreezing and not a breath of wind, it was dark that I had to go outside with the light as frequently of late to see the figures of the Thermometer. It is really a remarkable season, and all the Merchants complaining of the want of trade. December. THURSDAY, 26 27th 1877. This is another very mild morning glass at 37º at 7 a.m and the Sun shone out, and every thing except the leafless trees looked like a May morning. William Higinbotham starts for Erin villiage to try what he can do in a druggests shop there. The glazer has put in the glass in the windows in the New Store and the Plasterer is first coating it to day FRIDAY, 27 28th This is another charming morning, there was frost last night sufficient to freeze the Dam over with a thin coat of ice, at 7 a.m. the glass was 27º at 10 the Sun shone out splendidly. I put on a new truss this morning made in Philadelphia and seems to fit well so far and give me great releif SATURDAY, 28 29th This is a fine clear morning glass 28º at 7 a.m the grass is all white with frost. The day was certainly fine and the Market well supplied with every thing you could think. The news to day from Europe looks as if England is to be drawn in to the war so as to maintain her ground as to the protection of Constantinople and the free passage of the Dardinelles December. MONDAY, 30 31st 1877. Sabbath was a fine day and the Church well attended, there had been pritty hard frost through the night, for the streets were hard and dry. This morning being the last day of the year is getting colder as the glass was at 20º at 7 a.m. the wind enclined to the East and snow flakes flying, & does not seem to come down freely. �The large wholesale house of George Winks & Co. has failed with liabilities of $300,000 and Assets to pay 74¢ in the dollar. Mr Kirkpatrick of Goderich and Mr Hugh McCullauch of Galt were here inspecting the Mill to see what repairs are required, and what improved apperatus is requestte to keep up with the times* Tuesday 31 *Mr Kirkpatrick told the Miller that he could build a new mill at the Railway Station that could grind all the flour he would want to make for $18,000 and save all the teaming of flour & wheat, which is a very large item, and have no dam ice or backwater to contend with, nor shortness of water for half of the year, so that the Bank would have to come down a great deal more in their price than what they now ask. For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wellington South County, Guelph Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page} DAILY</p> <p>1872.</p> <p>JOURNAL {Handwritten} 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - Newspaper cutting and Calendar for 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>7th or 9th Nov 1875</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting.}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1877</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>16th Aug 1877</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates below.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings and a funeral notice for SOPHIA FRASER}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1st. Eleven a.m. Perches Lot 120.</p> <p>2d Part of Lot 121.</p> <p>3 Strip in rear of school {-}</p> <p>4. Lots 18, 11 + 12.</p> <p>5 Lots 7, 8, 9</p> <p>6 84, 83, 143, 145, 79, 113.</p> <p>7. 5 + 6 Neeve st.</p> <p>8. 12 + 13 (Ramp 3d) Div As (8 acres)</p> <p>9. Part of Lot 1, a, 2 acres</p> <p>10. Lot in Priory street</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting with handwritten dates} Mail of the 4th Jany 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting}</p> <p>{Mathematical calculations}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Handwritten plan of The Old House}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page} - RATES OF POSTAGE; LAW TERMS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; BANK HOLIDAYS; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates}</p> <p>{Printed} DIARY 1877. M.S. PUTNAM, HAMILTON. ONT.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 1. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning 12ºabove zero, at 7 a m and plenty of snow for good sleighing, the Churches were well attended yesterday. We hear that William Dickson Esq of Galt died this day aged 77 years and 6 months</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and signed the document of Assignment.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>1877-1759=118 Fine calm morning, thermometer at 7 a m, was 2º below zero. A great many people are in Town, this being the Monthly Fair Day, there seems to be very few cattle fit for Beef.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter morning Glass at 7 a.m. 10º above zero, calm, and fine sleighing. Peter Idington Idington and his Grandson, Patrick here to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6. January</span></h3> <p>This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the middle of the day. There was a good many teams in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day, glass about 8º above zero at 7 a.m. and about Church time 10º above. This morning is fine and moderate, and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of snow. All busey putting all the things in order so as to take an Inventory of them</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning. A little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here and went to went to Waterloo by noon train, having returned from Georgetown where her daughter has got a situation as school teacher.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning, clear and pleasant moderate frost at 7 a m, about 12º. But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 11. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was also a moderate morning. This is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow &amp; snow a little. I went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington who wired that he would come, but he did not then but came by the late train, and had an Interview with the Manger of the Bank and Lemon, with regard to settling about my Son Williams liability in my Estate, when it was agreed that he should give up every thing house &amp; lot with bar of dower, to pay $15 rent per month for the house untill May, and to get back his furniture at 50¢ in the dollar. Dr Hogg is not well this week</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12.</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning. At 7 a.m. the glass was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 a m it was 5º below zero. The Annual Meeting of the Directors dined together at the Queens. At 2 p m a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Wellington Mutual was held, and Report of the last years buisness read, when the old Board of directors were re elected there was a much larger meeting of stockholders than usual or on former occasions.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the day, and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderate day, at 7 a.m. the glass was about 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder. A Mr Frazer preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr Hogg passed a bad night. This morning was about the same temperature. But a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or a snow storm, when after 2 p.m. the wind sprung up from the N West with a continuous fall of snow and very cold going against the wind. Dr Hogg no better to day spitting up blood from the lungs</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7 a m. A good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still, there being no wind to drift it, but the Trains are very irregular in arriving</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 18, 1877</span></h2> <p>This was not a very cold morning about 12º at 7 a m and towards noon quite mild. Dr Hogg passed a very restless night &amp; now some easier to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning, and only 30º in the glass. It has been thick and misty all day and looks as if a thaw was beginning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Last night has been very mild, and rained a good deal, at 7 a.m. the Thermometer stood at 35º, and water dropping from the roofs. But at 10 Oclock the wind had chopped round to the North and the Mercury went down below freezing &amp; still sinking. About ½ past 11 a very sudden snow storm sprung up, lasting only 10 or 15 minutes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning at 8 am glass 5º above zero clear and cold all day. To day at 7 a m glass 10º above zero. This mornings papers announce the death of John Fleming M.P.P. of Galt, which took place in his own house yesterday at noon, he was born in Dumfries Scotland 1819 I have known him since he entered his apprenticeship with Jas Coleman Esq. of Dundas about 40 years ago, he was struck with a Parlatic stroke on Monday the 15th while dressing, to proceed to Toronto to attend the Parliament.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning at 7 a.m. 12º above. The day was generally cold and sharp wind from the N West.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>This morning at 7 a m 13º above zero about 12" of snow had fallen during the night and snowing of a fine close kind continued during the forenoon. In the afternoon the wind has got round to the North &amp; N. West.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January, THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>Very fine winter weather. The members of the Local House of Assembly came up to visit the Model Farm, and returned by the special train in the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>Milder morning than yesterday. Mr A. B. Stewart arrived this evening from Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 29. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning. This being the day for the first meeting of my Creditors, and hope that there may be a full attendance. The meeting took place in Mr Smiths office at ½ past 2, the President of the Bank of Commerce, Mr William McMaster was present, Messrs Lemon, Guthrie &amp; John Idington were present, Mr F. W. Stone the largest Cr. except the Bank acted for many of the creditors that were absent. My statement was read to the meeting the cause of the failure. I was then questioned on behalf of Mr Stone and as to what pressure was used by the Bank to force me to give them a mortgage</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 1. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning, such as we have had for the most of the week</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning no great thaw by any means, but mild and fine weather</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not so mild. I am considerably better to day the pain is mostly in the calf of my left leg</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine day, went to Church in the forenoon only, and heard Revd. Mr Duff preach. I walked with much more freedom, yet considerable pain in the calf of my leg. This morning the trees are all clothed with a thick coating of horefrosts, which is flowing off with the wind as the day advances.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>This morning the glass was at freezing, and there is appearance of some change. I feel a considerable deal better in my leg this morning. The merchants in Town complain a good deal of the dullness of trade it is much worse than at this time last year, and in Montreal there is not a day but failures are announced of greater or less amount.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass stood at 34º at 7 a m and as the day advanced it got up to 40º, and the roads became wet, and the sleighing wearing away. This is the Monthly Fair day there is a great many people in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>8º above zero at 7 a m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>A very fine morning and about 10º above zero as there is every appearance of this being a fine day I have made arrangements to pay our long promised visit to Fishers Mills, before the roads get too bare of snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning also</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was remarkably fine day, the glass at ½ past 7 a m was 20º above zero, and on our return from Church the Sun had great power in thawing the snow, the sidewalks were quite clear of snow and dry. Dr Hogg steped up to the Pulpit and gave out the intimations about the Communion and the Sabbath school, he was very weak in voice. This Monday morning it is much colder 8º above zero at 7 a m, but as the forenoon advanced, the wind increased from West to N. West with occasional flurries of snow which was a very great change from yesterday. Higenbotham left this morning at 11 Oclock for Toronto thence for Ottawa in the evening, Mrs Smith and Mrs Wallace accompanied him so far to see their brother Wm who is not much better</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This morning was fully as cold in the morning but as the day advanced it became more moderate. William and his wife and George went down to Fishers Mills at noon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h3> <p>The glass at 7 a m this morning was 4º above zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning is not quite so cold 20º above zero. Quite an excitement is created this morning about Higinbotham &amp; McClaggans Agent, Jones, who has absconded last night and turns out to be considerable behind in his cash to them and indebted to many in Town. Fair ice</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>This morning is even milder than yesterday the Thermometer indicating 34º above zero at 7 a m. The forenoon was of any thing brooding a change. I left the house about ½ past 12 and went up as far as Blyths tavern to meet the funeral of Mrs Frazer of Elora, they came in sight just as I was about to tie my horse in the shed a Blast of Snow came on on my way up, the sleighing was bad &amp; had to take the Buggy, it got cold by the time I returned</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>This morning was dull at 7 a m the glass was at 21º below zero, and began snowing and increased to a heavy fall of it. 7 am 21º began snowing and increased to a heavy one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cutting}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 19. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderately fine day. This Monday morning the glass was down to 10º above zero. My old accquaintance Hutchison Clark Esqr died on the 17th Inst in Hamilton aged 71 years, at one time Mayor of the City</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning but a little colder than yesterday the glass was 8º above zero, yet the weather was fine. The Sale of all the Chattle property of the Guelph Mills and Distillery began this forenoon at 10 Oclock, and the day being so favourable was largely attended, but as usual things of little value sold for as much as they were worth, but those that cost a good deal of money, went for little or nothing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning 30º at 7 am, or just about freezing. I cannot remember such fine weather to continue so long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 22. 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning, glass at 7 a m 29º above zero</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not quite so promising for the last day of the Sale</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 26. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning the glass at 27º. Mrs John Lennie died aged 84 years.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 27.</span></h3> <p>The glass this morning was at 24º</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter morning but down to 18º. Mr Brotherhood, Mr Hughes the bridge inspector and another gentleman, were testing the Bridge, first as to the deflection at the centre of all spans, then at all the different cross girders, and every time 2 locomotives and tenders were run over at full speed, but nowhere did the deflection exceed ⅝th of an inch. 2 gentlemen here from Toronto examining the Mills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. March. THURSDAY, 1st. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sharp clear morning at 7 a m Glass 20º and the ground hard and all the ruts on the road bearing, but the day turned out a very fine day just like a fine day in April. A good many people taking away their things that they had bought at the sale. Mrs A &amp; I went up to the drill shed to see the grand exhibition of Poultry of almost every kind, they were in fine order and looked to great advantage. I hear that my old friend Dr James Hamilton died at his recidence in Flambro this afternoon in his 80th year, he came to Canada in the year 1818</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 2d.</span></h3> <p>This morning there is quite a change it is dark dull and raining, glass at 7 a m 34º there has been a shower of sleet during the early part of the morning. This is our Fast Day in most of the Churches. It rained the greater part of the forenoon, and likewise a part of the afternoon in the evening in going &amp; returning from Church, a fine mixture of rain and snow fell, the attendance in Church was very thin. Dr Hogg is considerably better to day. Mr John Rennie an old settler died at 1. oclock today to day, he was at Gideon Hoods on Monday &amp; got cold returning home, aged 70 years, he came to Canada in 1844</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3d.</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning glass 28º above zero, the Snow that fell through the night was very light just enough to replace what was washed away by the rain yesterday. 12 cars of cattle passed while I was writing. It is quite astonishing to see the continued supply of cattle and pigs from the West that pass almost every day. After breakfast and while at Worship Eddie Higenbotham came in to inform us that Dr Hogg died this morning at 7 a m. This is a terrible stroke to us all. Messrs McCrea, Massie &amp; I went to the Undertaker selected a coffin and in the afternoon had the body laid in it down in the Drawing Room</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 5th. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning at 7 am the glass stood at 20º above zero. 3 or 4 inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, yet the weather was moderate and favourable, but no melting of snow at noon. The Communion very well attended considering the roads neither good sleighing or driving. Revd. Mr Davidson of Alma conducted the forenoon servises in a very able &amp; pleasing manner. Mr Wardrope in the evening. To day, there has been another coating of Snow and the glass a little lower at 7 a m 15º below zero. I met Revd J.D. McDonell at the Station having returned from Walkertown &amp; on his way home &amp; could not wait over to attend the funeral. Mr Lambie &amp; wife also Mr Geo McMillan from Detroit arrived at 5 p m. Peter Idington was here to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, but froze hard last night theThermometer stood at zero at 7 a m, the logs of House cracked during the night. No more snow has fallen since the night before.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning, several inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, and somewhat drifted. The Thermometer at 7 a m stood at 10º above zero. It was very stormy last night and cold. This is the Monthly Fair day, there was a large attendance a good many cattle, but very little if any Produce the weather was remarkably fine during the middle part of the day, but towards the afternoon it began to get cold. Mr George McMillan of Detroit went home by the ½ past 2 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 8th. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Snowing heavy this morning, and has been during the night, at 7 a m the glass stood at 24º above zero. The snowing ceased about noon when I began to shovel a walk to the Mill gate, depth of new snow about 3 to 4 inches, it then came on rain before I finished and continued, for most of the afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9th March</span></h3> <p>This morning is very dull, with glass 16º at 7 a m and the wind Northerly and a little fine snow falling, the wind blew hard during the night but there is no drift owing to the crust of ice on the top of the snow from the rain yesterday. The trees are loaded with a heavy coating of ice bending the branches almost to the ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, but the frost has been severe during the night, the glass this morning at 7 a m was 6º above zero. There is a very thick crust all over the Snow that it is exceedingly difficult to walk over it continually breaking through. My William is now unloadng a fine lot of Causas Corn for seed to the farmers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 12 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning of any thing dull atmosphere, and threatning more snow then the light flakes which are now falling, about 7 a.m the glass was about 9 above zero, and quite calm. Revd T. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton preached the funeral sermon of the late Dr Hogg. Funeral of an old settler Tinker Burns to day. This Monday morning, glass 22º above zero at 7 a m and snowing pretty heavy fine snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13th.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, glass at 7 a m was 14º above zero, fully a couple of inches more Snow has fallen during the night. The day is pleasant, there is a Meeting of the Presbytery to day, the sleighing is continuing good</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is dull mild morning the glass at 32º and windy the ice is still hanging on the Branches of the trees but not so much as some days ago. It has been snowing most of the forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 15th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear morning but the frost was harder last night at 7 a m glass about 12º above zero. The day turned out remarkably fine for the Fat Cattle Show day, the attendance was large, and the display of fine animals</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>No more snow last night, but the frost was harder, being this morning at 7 a m, 7º above zero. It began to snow about 10 Oclock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning but much harder frost last night, this morning at 7 a m, glass 8º below zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 19th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning dull with fine snow falling, and not so cold as yesterday morning, glass at 7 a m 6º above zero. Revd Mr Bently preached the Church vacant. The day was fine and splended sleighing. This morning at 7 a m the glass was at zero, and a slight falling of snow continuing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning the night has been cold but the Thermometer indicates only 1º below zero at 7 a m. The new plaining Mill Company of Dundas and here have made an assignment</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a wintry looking morning but not so cold as as yesterday, the Mercury being up to 24º above zero. It is snowing very heavy, and from all appearance must have been snowing all night. The trains going up have 2 locomotives attached to them. Trade is in a deplorable condition Mr Clerehue of the Crokery warehouse is in trouble also the Foundry of Heather &amp; {blank} who have for some time back trying to get relieved by forming a joint stock Co to relieve them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 22d 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Quite a change this morning, the glass at 34º and the water dropping fast from the eves of the roof that the snow has become that heavy that it has broken down the whole of the Roof of the long piggery down the river, and which was of late year's used as a feeding Byre for cattle, but there has not been a live thing in it this winter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23d.</span></h3> <p>This is also a very mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º, and thawing fast</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>It was a little colder last night, the glass at 7 a m this morning stood at 24º, about the middle of the day it became soft an slushy enough the snow which is melting fast away. There was a meeting to day before the Judge in Chambers concerning the Mortgage given by me to the Bank my son William was examined as to the pressure applied to obtain that document. The three Inspectors were there, likwise Mr Lemon and Mr Makelean from Hamilton for the Bank also Mr Kemp the present manager at Hamilton, both he and George Sandilands were examined. The frame of the fallen cattle shed was advertized to be sold to day but as only {blank} was bid for it it was withdrawn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cutting} GINGER BEER. from the Mercury of Jany 30 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 26th. 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning began with a fine rain freezing as it fell, that the footpaths every where were as slippery as glass but during the forenoon it was all gone, and the streets got slushey, in the evening fine rain fell. The Revd. Mr McDonald of Elora preached for us, morning &amp; evening, the temperature was 27º at 7 a. m. This morning was quite wet and rained all the forenoon, the Snow melting fast and sliding in great quantities from the roofs of the shops in town &amp; elsewhere. The timber of the old piggery was sold to day by private bargin to Mr Thane for the sum of $35.00 but not the flooring nor the cattle chains, and is now being removed.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27th.</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass is 30º and snowing gently but there has been a considerable fall during the night and all over looks wintry like again. finished my letter to Illinois &amp; posted it this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28th.</span></h3> <p>This is a clear morning, hard frost during the night and a strong N West wind blowing all night, and this morning, at 7 a m the glass indicated 22º above zero. This has been a fearce cold day, the wind was most penetrating, and any thing but a day for walking about in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 29th. 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a cold clear morning and the glass at 7 a m at 18º with a cold wind blowing it got clear and a good deal of bright sun shine but yet cold. At no time this day did the glass show more than 33º. I have had a bad cold these three days and dare not go out freely. My Son William has got in to his new Office the paint being about sufficiently dry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30th.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning and the Thermometer 25º at 7 a m and the Sun quite warm through the window am writing at. This day is Good Friday and is kept as a general Holiday throughout the Town. Railway fares are reduced for the day only to one half fare going and returning same day, and tomorrow at 1⅓ fare returning by Monday the 2d April, (the same by both railways). A good many people are taking advantage of this opertunity of seeing their friends. Higinbotham and Mr Guthrie came home from the House of Commons at ½ past 2 p.m. and will return on Monday, it appears that the days that Members are absent are deducted from their pay.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31st.</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º above zero, and roads wet. The forenoon was dull and inclined to rain, but very little fell. The afternoon was much the same with a light shower of sleet</p> <p>{Newspaper cutting} March 31 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 2d. 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning dull and mild glass 37º and thawing and look a little like rain. But as the day advanced it cleared up and the sun shone out quite warm melting the snow on the sides of the roads, that the gutters were running full with water, so that sleighing will be entirely gone round the Town by tomorrow night. A Mr {blank} Bell lately from Lancashire preached for us to day. This Monday morning is colder the glass standing at 27º and the ground dry, and the sky clear, but a cold Northerly wind blowing. Had a meeting of our Session this morning to make appointments for Ministers for trial sermons. {blank}, Peter Idington here. Higinbotham &amp; Gutherie left for Ottawa at 5 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This is also a clear cold morning glass at 20º above z the Sun is very powerfull, and will melt a great deal of the Snow on the road sides</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning and the cold about 20º and will turn out many for the Monthly Fair day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 5th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning with a light rain glass 36º at 7 a m. The day throughout was quite pleasant, and the river is rising but not likely to be high for want of rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but colder than yesterday just about freezing at 7 a m, but there is a cold N. West wind, which is much felt when standing out of the Sun. William is still kept pretty busey with orders for corn. Have just heard that Revd Mr Tawse has been struck down with a paralatic stroke. H. Andersons man working at the stalls in the stable</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, much about the same as yesterday for coldness but less wind, glass at 7 a m was 31º.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 9th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning fine and clear, a little wind blowing from the S. West, glass at 7 a.m 32º. Revd. Neil. R. Forsythe from St Johns Newfoundland preached for us, both morning &amp; evening. This morning is much the same as yesterday, clear atmosphere and light wind. About 11 O,Clock a.m recd. a Telegram from King that the Revd. John Tawse died yesterday. I telegraphed to Peter Idington to meet me here &amp; go by the 5 p m train to Toronto, but got a reply that he had gone by Hamilton, and after further reflection thought better to postpone my going untill farther on should, finances permit. So Miss Agnes Idington went alone.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is another beautiful morning, the Sun very powerfull. The Court is sitting this week and precided over by Judge Adam Wilson. I see by the Globe to day that Revd. Mr Tawse was aged 78 years, the family found a document out that he was a year older. Anderson's rent of stable begins this day at $3.00 per month.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This also is a very fine morning, and the glass at 7 a m was 45º with a light breeze. George Lind's Son Adam called on us to day, aged 14 years and is a nice young lad, &amp; dined with us. The dust is flying about in the streets like summer and the snow is hardly to be seen, except in very sheltered spots. All the ice is clear of the dam and the gates are shut down as flow of water is not near so high as in former years, there having been so very little rain as yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 12th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is another fine Spring morning I hear that some farmers have begun to plough</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is another fine warm morning, and quite dry I began this forenoon to repair the Fences in the Garden and the Park</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine day and calm. I took of all the straw of the vines to day and there is some of the buds begining to sprout. James Dowrie has been filling and changing the water in the tuns in the Distillery yesterday, and to day he started the Engine in the Rectifying house to drive the Pumps to fill all the utensials It has not been going since we stoped last summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 16th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day and mild with warm Sunshine. Revd Mr Laing from Montreal preached forenoon and evening. This morning is cloudy and looks very much like rain, which much wanted</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This is a beautifull morning, there must have been some rain during the night as the ground was quite wet. It is expected that War will be declared to day by Russia against Turkey. The Assignee and the three Inspectors intend to examine the Rocks property this afternoon wth a view to determine what steps to take with a with regard to disposing of it, at an early day, as well as the York Road farm. The opinion from Mr Guthrie regarding the Mortgage is expected this week. Eddy Higinbotham got his knee cut with a scythe this afternoon, Dr McDonald was got, who dressed the wound which was large &amp; had to be stitched, (I assisted)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull and threatning rain but cleared off during the forenoon, and the roads dusty. But in the afternoon it began to rain and continued till night. At the Prayer Meeting Mr Laing officiated.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 19th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning, but the weather is cold, yet there is a great improvement in the grass</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This morning it is fair, but somewhat cold after such a day of rain as yesterday. Busby to up the Parsnips this forenoon, and raked the dung of the Asperagus. The Rhubarb is very consederably above the ground and may soon have a dish of it. Recd from Hiram Anderson $3.00 being one months rent of Stable from the 10th day of this month. My Daughter left for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The effects of the late rain required the flood gates to be opened again as the water was getting high, but nothing like what it used to be in former seasons when the rains continued for days melting large quantities of of snow, such we have not had for several years. A good deal of preparation is going on for The Celebration of the 50th year of the settlement of the Town of Guelph, which was on the 22d April 1827.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April, MONDAY 23d 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sunday was a very nice day, heard Mr Laing for the 2d Sabbath and liked exceedingly well in the forenoon in particular. He had also a fine discourse in the evening. We had a call this morning this from Mr Justice Thos. Galt's two sons. I took them round the garden and explained the difference in the various pine trees &amp; cedars. I then went up to the Hotel and called on their father, who was an invited Guest to attend the Celebration of the 50th year of Guelph. The weather was splendid and do think I never saw such a large turn out of people, and as for children it took over 3,000 Oranges to supply them all.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a louring morning and looks like rain it is quite calm. No rain fell and it cleared up fine. Judge Galt went on to Open Court at Stratford by the 10 Oclock train.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning. I sowed 2 Boxes of Celery seed this morning. I wrote to Higinbotham reminding him of the taxes on lands before the 1st of May</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 26th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning and the leaves are out on some of the goosbery bushes. I cut of the tops or shoots on the Blackthorn Hedge this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>I went down to Hamilton this morning the weather was dull, but yet pleasant. The train was late &amp; did not leave Guelph till 20 m past 7, got down to Harrisburg where the train was waiting for us and got in to Hamilton by about 10 minutes to 9, or just about, one hour 30 minutes, the quickest I ever travelled the cause of it was that the train sepparated near Elora and they never knew that they had left the passenger car behind untill they reached Guelph, and then had to put back with all speed to fetch it on but there were no passengers in it, which explains that the Conductor had no occasion to look to the car, &amp; that caused the delay which had to be made up. The City appeared dull to me, visited old Mrs Brown and many old acquaintances.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>Having slept at McNaughtons all night, I could not get out early untill about ½ past 10 when the heavy rain ceased for a little, but drizzled more or less all day, after calling on several old friends, I left for home by the 3.25 train and got home at 6, Oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a rather dull day, yet no rain. Revd. Mr Straith preached forenoon &amp; evening, a very slow preacher with very little animation. This morning is dull a heavy shower of rain &amp; sleet came on about 10 Oclock, and another cold shower of fine hail and rain</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 1st May</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull coldish day early in the forenoon a shower of fine snow came on mingled with rain, but did not continue long the afternoon was dry but cold. We mist our Cow again this evening, she had been in the Park all day and was taken out &amp; put into the yard at ½ past 5 &amp; about ½ past 6 she was gone</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. WEDNESDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning, but the frost has been strong last night as the side walks were all quite white with frost. This is the Monthly Fair Day. Revd. Mr Smith of Hamilton preached for us last night this evening to a large congregation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear dry morning, but hard frost again last night. The forenoon opens out fine and warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>Clear cool morning. Meeting of Session this morning at 9 a m, to consult as to mode of proceeding on Monday before the congregation as to their choise of a Minister whither by Ballot or open vote, the latter we decided on as best, and to get the opinion of the Managers as to what stipend they could raise over and above, all the repairs of roof and painting of steeple.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but there is a cold wind blowing. The grass has not made so much progress of late on account of the cold nights. I, Posted 2 letters to Glasgow this morning to go by the N.Y line. Higinbotham &amp; wife returned home this evening, accompanied by Mrs {illegible} Higinbotham of Toronto, all well and in good sprits</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 7th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning, fine clear and a little warmer than of late glass 45½, but no rain. Meeting in the school room this morning at 9 a. m, of members of session and of the managing commitee, to ascertain that sate of the funds of the Church as to what amt. of stipend we could afford to give a new Minister. The Meeting of the Congregation met at 2 p.m. when the Revd. Thos Wardrope preached a sermon for the occasion. A resolution was carried that the congregation at once proceed to moderate in a call for one of the Ministers who had preached for us, when the Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton recd the largest ballot, it was then resolved to make the call unanimus. Got the parlour stove taken out to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, but as the day advanced it became cloudy and had the appearance of rain, but only a few drops fell in the afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and quite dry, preparing to plant potatoes to day. Higinbotham working at the back of the Hill. He is summoned to appear before the judge in Chamber to day about my mortgage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 10th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>This was a very fine morning, but no rain although it threatend last night as a few drops fell then. The forenoon is splended and I am busey falling Rhubarb with the view of selling it to the greengrocers, have been cutting Asperagus also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine day. Meeting of session at the Manse at 9 a. m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>Fine warm morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 14th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine warm morning, the leaves of the apple trees are out in almost full leaf, and the chesnut is so already. A Meeting of Clerihue's Creditors to day. At noon the Glass stood at 73º. Set 9 duck eggs this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning warm &amp; dry and there is danger of fires in the Bush, we hear of some at a distance from here, threatning distruction of property. In the afternoon it began to rain and continued untill the evening. preparing Rhubarb for market @ 50¢ per dozen bunches of 10 stalks each.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16</span></h3> <p>This is a close warm misty morning, and there is every appearance of more rain a few drops fell in the forenoon, but about 3 p m it came on at first very light and then got quite heavy, and continued ½ an hour or more. Have been cutting &amp; packing a good deal of Rhubarb &amp; Asperagus, this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 17 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and must have rained during the night. I set to work and cut a lot of Rhubarb about 9 Oclock it began to rain heavy and seems to continue</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19</span></h3> <p>Warm dry morning. Miss Grant &amp; her brother arrived from Scotland this afternoon and proceeded out at once to Glenburn. John Brown Esqr of New York in town, &amp; will stay over tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Notice of a Bankruptcy}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 21 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine day. Revd Mr Aiken from Bahai preached. This morning was fine &amp; began to cut a over 12 bunches of Asperagus. Attended meeting this evening at the meeting of our Church finance comittee in the school room</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning raining hard, and continued all day untill about 5 Oclock when it cleared up. Hon Wm McMaster examined to day in the case of my Mortgage to the Bank. Adam Brown Esqr in town to day, &amp; left for home by evening train. Higinbotham &amp; McLagan also I Smith retnd from Toronto after the opening of tender for crokery stock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, and quite a change from what we have had of late, and seems to continue so throughout the day. I agreed to day with Mr E Morris of the Ontario Bank for the use of the grass park for the season of six months for the neat sum of Twelve dollars, ($12.00). I rained again this afternoon &amp; it still continues cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 24th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is quite a cold morning, the ground and the side walks were white with frost, the Sun broke through during the morning with enough of heat to clear away the unwelcome whiteness but the dullness in the atmosphere and the cold N West wind blowing made it any thing but agreeable, for the Queens Birth Day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, Tempt at 7 a. m. was 5º. Miss Blainey &amp; Miss Smith from N York arrived to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, and likely to be much warmer than these last few days, the forenoon and afternoon turned out fine &amp; warm. I attended the funeral of Joseph Hobson's youngest Son to the Cemetery his age was 2 years &amp; 9 mos.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 28th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day, the Church was well attended the Revd {blank}. This is a very fine morning, and the forenoon warm and pleasant. About one Oclock this afternoon a Telegram came from Walkerton that the Town was on fire and that a number of houses were already destroyed, and asking that the Guelph Engine sent up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, and have been early at my present only work in pulling and making up bundles of Rhubarb and Asperagus for sale. I put up 24 of Rhubarb and 12 of Asperagus which will neat me $1.50. Higinbotham went down &amp; returned from Toronto to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This is also a warm morning, but no rain as we looked for last night. Revd W T Wilkins, formerly of Stratford officiated at the Prayer Meeting this evening, but I had difficulty in hearing even a little of his discourse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May, THURSDAY, 31st. 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another warm dry morning. Having lost so many young, ducks of late by Rats I have determined to Poison them and have, used stricknine between 2 peices of buttered bread</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 1st</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. This was kept as our Fast Day in all the Presbyterian Churches Mr Wilkins, preciding, and also in the evening at 7.30 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This was quite a dull dark morning, with signs of a thunder storm brewing, rain began to fall about 8 Oclock, but did not continue as long as we could desire probably not more than an hour. Lucy Ann relict of the late Col Saunders, Clerk of the Peace died early this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 4th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is dull and looks like rain. I find that notwithstanding my particular care in depositing the poisined peices of Bread, yet Mr Anderson's Dog - had found them out and got poisined, and one of my hens also. At a ¼ to 10 it began to rain very close, and was pretty heavy at a ¼ past 10. The friends were obliged to bury Mrs Saunders to day instead of tomorrow as advertised. I was too late with many more. This is a dull morning and wind getting up and looks like rain</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning and looks like rain. I got ready to start for Toronto by the early train but having mistaken the true time, she was off by the time I got there. But left by the 11 Oclock train. I looked round at many of the improvements and buildings now finishing. At the Queens Hotel I got introduced to the 5 Swedish Ladies, and heard them sing at Mrs Morrison's Opera House. I staid at the Queens, all night. No rain fell at all</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning. I took a stroll about the City, But could find very few fine buildings being constructed, and trade seems to be lifeless yet, and did not see half a dozen Steamers and Schooners in all the Port. The Shops and the Markets are very thinly attended. The (Bolton) Steam flouring Mill, was busey grinding and putting up Bagg flour only and doing seemingly a brisk trade at $4.75 per 100 lbs cash, it surely should pay when the whole concern was bought for $14,000. This Monthly Fair Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 7th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a splendid morning, with a gentle cooling breeze. Mr Jas Phin. Senr. called this forenoon. In the afternoon I attended the Sale of of the last of the land on the Glebe, being that portion that was reserved for a Cows park for the Minister, but it was found inconvenient to get the Cow or horse out or in every time when wanted, that it was resolved to dispose of it and the proceeds to be applied to pay of the Debt of the Church amounting to $2,366</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This was also a fine morning. Made arrangements with Mr Mercer to rip up the boards Higinbotham has on hand to make a temporary fence round his peas and oats, instead of ordering Flakes also ordered 80 Hemlock scantling from C. Mickle and got them delivered that evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This was rather a dull morning, but cleared off during the forenoon, when Wm Higinbotham and I, went up to the field and set up 2 pannels of the temporary fence, and made arrangements to begin and complete it on Monday. The afternoon was dull. Mr Chas Davidson left by the 5 Oclock train for Montreal thence for Halifax. Shortly after 6 Oclock a drizling rain began to come on which ended on some heavy showers up till 10 Oclock. Mr Anderson, Manager of the Bank of Commerce was examined to day about the Mortgage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 11th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull wet looking morning (Sabbath) and the grass all very wet, yet it cleared off and became fine, but towards evening it turned cold.This is a cool morning but turned fine through the day, got John McPherson to help with the fence to day. A good of thunder and lightning began about 10.30 and heavy rain after that</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat dull morning and the ground very wet, and there must have been considerable rain during the night. It is getting cool this evening. Mr Fishers Sale of his furniture, &amp; leaves tomorrow. They took tea with us this evening, &amp; to sleep at Johns house. The case between G Sandeland &amp; our Son William as executors of the late Wm Alexanders Will &amp; George Quanie about a loan due the Estate, was de{blank}. John Chambers died to day aged 47.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. Mrs V Patterson relict of the late George D Patterson ) aged 64 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 14th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning. Began to dig out the road into Higinbothams lot at the back of the Hill. P. H. Gibbs of the Ontario Bank died yesterday aged 44 years &amp; 11 months, funeral tomorrow at Oshawa on arrival of train 3.30 p m. Got the fence completed last night &amp; began to the cutting of the the road, and preparing a couple of new gateposts.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is a very close warm morning, it rained heavy last night, there was a good deal of thunder and lightening during the night. Funeral of Mrs George Patterson to day at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning, and not unlike rain. But as the day advanced it became clear &amp; bright and all appearance of rain vanished. Got the gate finished and road leading out to the main road finished this evening. My Son Wiliam's, wife was safely delivered of a Son to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June, MONDAY, 18th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning is fine and warm. Revd Mr Sanderson officiated in the forenoon and Revd Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning opens bright and warm, and has continued so all day. I got over my old drawing table from the Office to day and a job it was to get it down stairs, having originally been taken there in peices</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, with a smart breese. It will be a fine day for the Sale of the remainder of the lumber, Barrels. Wrote a postal card to Illinois this moning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine windy morning when out hunting my strayed Cow, which I found, but fine warm weather. Mr E Morris &amp; wife left this morning for England. Strawberries in abundance now at 15¢ a basket. Mrs Tawse and Mrs McNaughton arrived this evening from Waterloo</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 21st 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and heavy clouds. I went up to see Dr Herod and John Hobson start for England by the early train, also Miss Pipe. Great Fire in the City of St John's, N. Brunswick some 200 acres of houses burnt up</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is a chilly morning, and throughout the forenoon, farther news of the Great fire at St John's N. Brunswick is very distressing, some 15,000 people out of house &amp; home. It is quite cold this evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, but I hear that there has been frost early this morning, sufficient to produce ice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 25th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning was fine and warm. A student by the name of Tait from Toronto preached a very excelent sermon this forenoon and Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning was dull with a light shower but the day turned out warm</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This morning was at first bright then clear and early in the forenoon began to rain, and continued tolerably heavy during the middle of the day. Mr Jas Anderson presented me with a bag of potatoes</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>The morning was rather dull and looked like rain but little or nothing came. The Gass Company are very busey laying a extended line line of pipes to convey the gass across the River Speed at the Mill Bridge on the lower side close to the wall. And what crosses the Bridge is lapwelded pipes 4 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick with screwed couplings, the cost laid down 45¢ per running foot, will stand a pressure of 400 lbs per inch, and are 12 feet long each and weigh from 212 to 230 a peice, they have deep sockets &amp; ample room for hemp gaskins &amp; lead {sketch of pipe}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 28th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning but no rain as yet has fallen though at times thought comming. Mrs Tawse &amp; Mrs McNaughton left this morning by the Brock road stage at 11 Oclock. Dr John Finlayson M.D. of Elora died there to day aged 77 years, a native of Rosshire &amp; settled in Canada in 1833 first in Cornwall &amp; came to Elora in 1848 he was an Episcopalian</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This was a dull morning but no rain fell till about 10 Oclock. The men employed by the Gass Co. began at 3 a m to tear up the planking of the Mill Bridge so as to lay the pipes between the stringers or main Beams of the bridge, which was done, and then filled in with tan bark to keep out the frost as much as possible. But during the day it was discovered that the majority of the stringers were so much decayed that it would not be safe to risk a covering of new planks, &amp; now awaits the desision of the Road &amp; Bridge Committee. I met an old acquaintance this forenoon a Mr John Buchan, who boarded with me and my father at Mr Shearers in Toronto (then Little York) in 1832. We had some showers of rain both forenoon and afternoon that the Masons had to stop work on the New Herald Office</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This is another dull morning, and it began to rain about ½ past 9 a.m. and continued a smart shower for an hour and a half, and since it became fair it became close and hot, a number of men are now digging out the trench for the gass pipes on the North side of the River 4 feet 6 inches deep. This has been a close warm day. Mr Thom of Montreal is here, but goes up to London at 6.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 2d 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is close and warm, with a fine strong from the South West, Revd Mr Gallagher preached. This is also Dominion Day. While we were at Church the wind blew down the famous Glass Plum tree with a considerable crop of fruit. This Monday is to be the day of rejoicing and a number of fine Boats and Canoes compeated for prizes, a great number of people were assembled the Bridges below and above, and in Davidson's and the Priory grounds were thickly ranked with sightseers. We both took a drive round the old Glebe and Exhibition ground &amp;c.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull after a heavy shower about 5 Oclock, and some light suney showers after that. The Catholics are erecting triumphal arches for the Archbishop who is to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral.I have been using Paris Green for the Potatoes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning for the Monthly Fair which turned out well, so far as numbers of people is concerned, plenty of Mowers, Rakes, and Reapers and a good many sales of them made. Death of John McIntosh of Arthur. I observe that an old acquaintance of the Villiage of Arthur died last week aged 89 years, he listed in the 92d Gordon Hilanders in 1804, was wounded &amp; lost a leg at the Battle of Bayonne, came to Canada in 1840, got a free grant of 200 acres, close to Arthur, his wife died several years ago &amp; at the age of 83 married a woman of 19 years of age, with whom he lived happy. While attending the Strawberry festival of Chambers Church at the Drill Shed, our servant girl, Alisha Pollock, fell of our swing &amp; hurt her back so as to dissable her from work. I hear of the failure of Mr Robt. Rae, distiller of Windsor</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 5th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine morning. I went to the drill shed to hear what the Hon Alexr Mackenzie Primeer of the Dominion of Canada had to say, and was very much pleased with his easy and moderate way that he charges his enemies the opposition</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, went over to Higinbothams before breakfast and had a conversation with the Hon Alex Mackenzie and found him very frank, and soon after 10 a m he and the other gentlemen accompaning him proceeded in carriages, with a number of others forming a large procession to the Great Western Station, where a Special Directors Car awaited to convey them to Fergus</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. 1877 MONDAY, 9th</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is dull, with very little wind, and it continued close and warm all day a Revd Mr Gall preached for us in the forenoon, and Revd Mr Mitchell of St John's when a collection was taken up for their Church Building fund, he stated that 400 acres of houses were burnt up. This Monday morning is wet there having been a considerable amount of Thunder &amp; lightning during the night and morning and heavy showers of rain, yet not of such long duration as to penetrate the soil sufficient to keep the grass from getting brown</p> <p>TUESDAY, 10th</p> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The young folks are busey preparing flours &amp;c for the display and refreshments after the induction of our Minister J.C. Smith. Mrs Allan &amp; I dined at Glenburn, in company with Mr Jas Reid &amp; wife from Buffalo, and came in in time to attend the Induction at 2 Oclock, the attendance was large. One unpleasant announcement appeared in the Herald that James Massie &amp; Co. had called a Meeting of his Creditors to meet at the Queens Hotel, Toronto on the 17th inst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. 1877 THURSDAY, 12th</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, but dry and warm. I hear this morning that the Carpenters working at the New Wellington Hotel, have stopped work, for want of pay for several weeks.My Son William went down to Hamilton this morning thence to Toronto next day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. A fine breeze has sprung up which cools the air a little.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine pleasant morning, also a very large market with large loads of cherries at 5¢ a quart, and potatoes at 40¢ a peck. Higinbotham went up to London this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 15. 16th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 15th July was a very warm day. Rev W McDonald preached in St Andrews Church in the forenoon the Introductory sermon And our own Minister Rev J.C. Smith in the evening</p> <p>Monday 16th Fine morning, but dry and warm, I expected John Idington from Stratford to attend the meeting of my Creditors to day, but he did not come, the meeting began at 2pm present Messrs Stone &amp; Elliot 2 of the inspectors, Kemp &amp; Thomas, of the Bank also their Solicitor Mr McKelcan, Strachan, George Sheppard, Hamilton, Alexr Smith, J.C. Allan, Higinbotham, Brydon, &amp; Mr Cutten for Creditors &amp; John Smith, Assignee, It was resolved that the Mortgage to the Bank is legal and good to them,</p> <p>It became dull in the afternoon, with strong signs of rain &amp; very warm, rain began about 8 but only light</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16. 17th</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning, it was raining between 1 &amp; 2 Oclock a.m. at 6 this morning thermometer stood at 66 degrees, and heavy at 4 Oclock I was told, Meeting of Creditors of Jas Massie &amp; Co to day at the Queens Hotel Toronto at 2pm</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17. 18th</span></h2> <p>This is a warm morning, and very warm during the day</p> <p>The sky got cloudy in the afternoon, and looked very like rain, We visited our old servant Lidia Anderson to day, who is to be married tomorrow to our old Distiller James Dourie, and proceed to Manatoba on a visit to her Brothers family.</p> <p>It rained this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 19th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull heavy morning but no rain, Bot ½ Bushel of new potatoes at 50¢ or $1. per Bushel.Went up this afternoon to see the new Engine that Worswick is making for Mr Marsden of Newmarket it a splended peice of work</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a chilly morning, compared with yesterday, The wind is from the N. West. I have not felt quite so well to day. I looked into Ingles &amp; Hunters shop this forenoon and saw no Engines on the floor, but was told that they have orders for two, I saw a small 6 horse power upright Engine out in the yard and about ready to send off {sketch of engine}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear warm morning with gentle South Westerly breeze. Plenty of fine potatoes much larger than last Saturday, at $1.25 a Bushel down to $1.00. The Fruiteers are getting in Boxes of American harvest Apples, and Peaches, but very dear.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 23d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine morning warm with a gentle breeze our own Minister Mr Smith preached his first forenoon Sermon and evening likewise, both were powerfull and convincing discourses. Neither Davidson or McCrea were able to be in Church from indisposition. This morning is fine warm &amp; clear, but as soon as the Mail came to hand it brought alarming intellegence of the great Railroad riots in Pittsburg, Reading.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24</span></h3> <p>This is another beautifull morning, with a gentle breeze as the day advances it becomes very warm. Railroad matters on the other side are getting more settled and hear of no more destruction of Property. But it appears that the Strikers hold the Station ground at East Buffalo and will not allow any trains to go out, and many cattle are dying for want of food and water.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This is likewise a very warm clear morning. I have been up quite early at the church, as the Scaffold for Painting the Spire is completed, &amp; was desirous of stopping any unnecesary alterations in the weather cock, but only to put in links to hang the Bells to the arms &amp; reguild them and the Cock. Mr A. B. Stewart returned from Dundas and Toronto this afternoon, and had a chat with him till late this evening, and is going off by first train to Toronto in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 26th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a close warm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, 73º. Mr A B Stewart left by the 8.25 train this morning this is a very warm day. John &amp; I went through all the Manse to day and took dimensions of its rooms &amp;c. The painter strongly advises 5 coats of paint instead of 3 coats and sanding it.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>This has been rumbling morning about 3 Oclock the Thunder and lightning was very severe, with frequent showers of rain and the ground was very wet this morning, and all the forenoon close and warm about One Oclock a heavy shower of large drops came on but only lasted a few minutes. I was Overcome with the heat and walking about yesterday that I dont feel so well to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is another close warm morning and the Market well supplied with all kinds vegetables. The accounts from the States are more pacific Except the miners who have stopped the Pumps and the water will soon fill the mines</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was very warm. This morning is also very warm. Meeting in the School room this evening principly in regard to the enlargement of the Manse, the Committee that were appointed got plans out that would cost about $3,000 while the Trustees would not expend more than $1300. Offer of Exchange was made by Hugh Walker, he to take our manse, &amp; we to take his new house &amp; the old one, and allow him $2,500 for the difference, &amp; to be decided on Monday next.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning. Massie Nat went down to Toronto to day. I observed the contractor nailing down the 3 inch elm planking on the Bridge with 6 inch cut nails &amp; told him they would never hold, he said these were the kind allowed him to use, I then spoke to the Chairman, and the Engineer and they agreed at once we me, and sent down a keg of 6 inch wrought iron spikes, which drew them down firm &amp; solid</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, August 1st 1877</span></h3> <p>Another very warm morning. They got the North half of the Bridge planked to day and made passable for foot passengers. Nat went down to Toronto &amp; retd. in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 2d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning glass at 70º at 7 a m. We went down to the Puslinch Lake to see the Boys the day was very warm but there was a fine cooling breeze, we had a boat and I rowed out to the Island where the boys were encamped, they were pleased to see us but we did not stay long partly fearing a thunder storm but it passed off, but it had rained very heavy for ½ an hour in Town.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning from yesterdays rain, the news from the States is not all quiet yet and matters are in an unsatisfactory state yet. Higinbotham and family with Miss Blainey are preparing to go down to Puslinch Lake, they started at 3 Oclock P.M. and did not get home till a ¼ to 10. the night was pleasant no moon but starr light</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, with hardly a breath of wind, they are about to put in the last beam of the Bridge, I dont think that the bridging between the beams is sufficient and will be apt to spring a good deal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a cool day. This morning quite plesent but as the day advances it becomes much warmer. Revd. J. D. McDonell here this forenoon on his way to Fergus. We had a very good meeting this evening in our school room, when it was resolved to buy Walkers new house for $6,000 and to dispose of our Manse</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is another warm morning. The men are busey planking the Bridge with new 3 inch elm plank and {blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close morning, and was quite warm all day. About 7 a m received a Telegram from John Idington to meet him him at the evening train but did not arrive another came saying he would leave Toronto at 9.15. but he did not get here till 12 Oclock and slept at Higinbothams</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 9th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine airey morning. Went up to the Station to see John Idington go home to Stratford. Mrs A and I got ready soon afterwards and started for Puslinch Lake and arrived there about One Oclock, rowed out to their Island &amp; eat Lunch and remained for an hour or so, left the Hotel at ½ past 4 for Peter Idington's at Fisher's Mills and home about 10 Oclock we got a little rain, but it had rained very heavy ½ way to Guelph as we saw all the pools on the road filled with water, it was very dark that we could not a Buggy before us but with great difficulty a good many flashes of lightning helped us at the first start. Heard that Robt Cauldwell was shot by accidint by his Son in Africa on the 6th June last.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull and heavy looking, my toes are quite sore that the Horse tramped on last night &amp; 3 are coloured a dark purple. William Higinbotham came up by train last night &amp; went down to the Lake early this morning with the 2 horses &amp; light waggon and brought up their Tent and all their things and got home by {blank} Oclock a m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This morning is much the same. On Tuesday last Messrs James Massie &amp; Co. made an assignment to John Smith official assignee, and a meeting of his Creditors are called for the 21st of this month at 2 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 12th, heavy rain about 4 or 5, then again about 9 - and at 10 Oclock it became heavier again, it kept fair after 11 Oclock but remained dull and heavy all day. This is a dull morning and likely to bring on more rain, between 10 &amp; 11 it rained very heavy for a while with light showers now and then, the afternoon was dry but close &amp; warm. I examined McLaggans hot air furnace and also that of Mr Gowdy</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14</span></h3> <p>This is a very dull dark morning, there was considerable thunder and lightning during the night &amp; some showers this forenoon has been quite wet, some heavy showers fell about 12. And again in the afternoon. The wind was Southerly</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is also a dulish morning with hot outbursts of sunshine and not like settled weather yet. About 12 &amp; 1 it rained pretty heavy for about ½ an hour Then again at 6 it came on very heavy with large drops and close. Saw McFarish the miller who has been down at Halifax about a loss he has sustained by the failure of a commission house. Goldie is in for about $8,000. John Pipe a 100 bbls. Tolton is also in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 16th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is dry morning and more settled like, but it looks like as if it had rained during the night, the Thunder is rolling this forenoon and the sky is becoming dark again. Great rain came on about One oclock and continued for 3 hours of incesant heavy rain, when all the gutters and &amp; drains were completely overd flowed and great many cellars flooded and considerable damage done. The crops standing out will suffer greatly</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This morning opened out fine and clear and looked like settled, it continued so till after One Oclock when a close rain came on with close heat, and must now greatly injure the Spring wheat that is standing out, and am told they are sprouting an inch long.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This morning opens out fine and dry like, yet there now and then warm gusts of hot air which makes it very doubtful if it will continue so all day. The amount of Massie's debts are $238,738,39 The Bank of Montreal's claim is $183,725,00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 19th was a fine dry day. This morning is bright and beautiful and looks quite settled to all appearance. About ½ past One a fire broke out in Horsemans hardware store it began in the cellar, and took hold so rapidly that little or nothing was saved. Williamson &amp; Co. Cormack &amp; Sons, and the Banks of Commerce &amp; Ontario had to move every thing, which was a work of great labour and destruction, but with the hard work of the firemen, and plenty of water the fire was at length got under control.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and settled looking, and the late rains has improved the pastures a good deal. A great many Tomatoes are offered for Sale at 75¢ per Bushel, and remarkably fine. The Meeting of James Massie's Creditors met and appointed John Smith as assignee. The composition sheet having in most cases been signed by the largest Creditors, the matter was soon got over, and the very few who who objected to accepting the 50¢ in the dollar cash had to comply, another meeting has to be called to meet in 3 weeks according to Law, to confirm these proceedings, when the dividend will be paid.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, clear Sky and likely to be very warm this day, and it was so. Men have begun to remove the Rubbish out of the burnt building, and D Kennedy has got the job of putting all to rights again. Revd Mr Edward Ebbs came here to day along with Mr Wickson from Toronto they left in the afternoon by the 4.45 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 23d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This seems to be a close morning and of any thing dull looking have thoughts of starting for Stratford this morning, Which I did and got there at a ¼ to 12 and met John Idington on the street. The day was fine and had a good view of the House both of the external and internal arrangements, the floors are laid on nearly all the rooms and the lathing going in the kitchen part of the house</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>In Stratford, The weather is rather cloudy this morning &amp; raw of anything. Had a turn about the Town this forenoon and found several new Brick houses covered in &amp; ready for the Carpenters and plasterers. I met with Thos Todd of Galt also Mr Ballentyne a dealer in Cheese, with whom we dined. I then went out to the Grand Trunk Repair shops, &amp; found an old aquaintance who has been directing &amp; making changes in Shops there, has now returned and is going to make such alterations in the amount of work which must be done by the men in the Shops, also of the enlargement of such Cylinders as will admit of it, that will enable an Engine to draw nearly double the number of cars they formerly did, and with the same number of men.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>Very fine morning. The Great London Show is here already this morning with over 30 cars &amp; 2 fine sleeping cars all their own property, it appears their contract with the G.T.R. Co. is $200, cash down for every time they move, with the Companys Engine always in attendance, their canvas nearly covered the whole fair ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 26th This is a very fine morning, the day was dry and warm. Monday morning bright and warm</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning. The forenoon was quite fine without the least appearance of a change. But between 12 &amp; 1 a dullness came over the atmosphere then the rolling of thunder and a heavy shower of rain for a ¼ of an hour, after an interval of about ½ an hour another very heavy pouring rain came on which lasted 15 or 20 minutes. Mr Cooper the Surveyor has been beat off his work in surveying the Priory Grounds to day, with the view to divide it into lots for Building purposes</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28</span></h3> <p>This was a close cloudy morning and thretning rain. Mrs A and I intended going to Toronto by the cheap Excurstion train at 9 a m, but I having to sign a deed of the old Manse to Dr Howitt (for which he paid $3,500 cash) we could not get away till the 11 Oclock train, the weather by that time turned out very fine, called on the Alexanders, and saw the House they are building of Brick &amp; to cost $2,500, the ground in that street is worth $45 per foot front to be ready 1st Nov. We also called on Wm Higinbotham, but could not see him as he would be able to recognise either of us. We left by the 11.45 train having been too late for the 5.15.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>We got home this morning from Toronto about 2 Oclock by the middnight train, wth a great many Guelph folks who had been left behind. This is a splended day for the Harvest Home on the Model Farm, to which I have been invited but for want of conveyance of my own, and having to attend the Babtism of my Son's child this evening I thought it would be too much for us both. We went up to Williams to the Babtism at 7 Oclock and left at 10 the childs was named Walter, Nat, Maggie, &amp; Miss Idington were there</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, raining hard at 6 Oclock. The Thunder was rolling at ½ past 6 and still raining. 9 Oclock and still raining hard. This is our Fast Day in the Presbyterian Churches in this Town. The afternoon was dry but in the evening it was of any thing a little drizzling rain. The attendance at night in the Church was much better. I went up to Goldie's Mill for a supply of chicken feed, and looked in to the new Engine house, which is very much enlarged, and found them far advanced with the foundation and bed for the Engine it is substantial and well built with Water lime, and bolt holes preserved in the work by means of wooden boxes built in as the work goes up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 1st September</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning and the rain has ceased. I sent Postal card to A Cuningham. But as the day advanced it became quite chilly. There was a meeting of my Creditors this afternoon. All I can hear that was done was the reception of offers for the outeside property, that could not be intertained being far below the mark, another matter, was the purchase of a life interest for my Brother William</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning is of any thing dark and cloudy, and hope it may keep faire, this being our Communion Sabbath. It got quite cool at midday 60º and at 6 pm 55º. This day has also been chilly, a cold N. West wind has been blowing all day, and those that were up very early this morning found the side walks white with frost</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a better looking morning a fine clear sky. The Tas</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is the Monthly Fair Day and it is a very fine morning, The Fare is but poorly attended. I have just heard that the Elora Mills have been purchased from the Merchant Bank by Mr Horetop for $12, 000 $13,000</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a cool morning after the rain yesterday afternoon. The day has been pleasant yet cooler than of late this is the Horticultural Show day, and a very fine Show it is, neither the Cauliflower nor the Egg plant was so good either in size or compactness, &amp; too many green leaves in the centre of them, a fine desplay of Plums, but hardly ripe</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and looks like more rain and there was a light shower in the forenoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning, and as it advanced a great many waggons with fruit and vegitables drew up at the market such as, tomatoes, grapes of various kinds, melons, corn, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 10th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath, this is a fine clear morning with moderate temperature.In the afternoon there was a slight shower</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a dull morning, and very much like rain. Went out the Dundas road to look out for some store pigs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and as the day advances is getting very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a splendid morning, and it will be highly favourable for the Caladonian Gathering this day at the Exhibition grounds</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a very fine morning. I have made up mind to go down to Hespeler by the Cars and walk to Peters. I found them all so far as he &amp; the son &amp; daughter were well, but Mrs Idington was complaining a good deal of lowness of spirits &amp;c., the weather was very warm, they have had a fine crop of splended peaches ripe &amp; good. It is only once in several years they can have the like. I was driven down to Hespeler saw old Jacob who is preparing to run his distillery next week, he complains of the poor proffits they are making, he sold the last sale of rye at 80¢ duty paid, and from having been in store for some 8 or 10 weeks it was found that the Barrels after being emptied, weighed more than they were tared on an average 6 lbs which he had to allow of the spirits.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, with a very fresh breeze, a great quantity of Peaches are daily being brought to town by rail and selling at $1.50 a box that a few days ago were selling at $2.50 to $3.00 - &amp; Apples 75¢ &amp; $1.00 a bag. I met Geo Randall of Waterloo returning from Toronto he says he sold Rye Whisky duty paid at 83¢ &amp; in Bond at 23¢ and says that there is nothing in it, &amp; would gladly sell out Mill &amp; Distillery at 50¢.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 17th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning was dull after such a heavy fall of rain during the night, washing out great ruts on the roads. But as the day advanced it became fine &amp; warm. Mr Smith in the forenoon, &amp; Mr Wardrope in the evening. This Monday morning is a little damp but pleasant about ½ past One it began to rain and continued more or less throughout the afternoon. Mr Jas. Caulfields, flour and saw mills were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning between 12 &amp; 1 am. They were leased (except the saw mill) to Messrs. Cordiner &amp; Haigh, the total loss is from $8,000 to $10,000 and no Insurance whatever, having neglected to renew the Policy for some months. Higinbotham started for Orangevelle meeting to night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and looks as if there had been some rain last night. I took a strol this afternoon to see the progress made. F.W. Stone is getting round again but he has been very ill for some days back</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a fresh morning, but there was frost on the side walks at 5 a. m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, and cool and pleasant</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>There was a little frost this morning, but clear and bright</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is another fine clear morning, but the grass had a white coating this morning, there is very little done in the Mill in gristing of any kind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 24th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning 23d Sept. clear and bright, and looks as there had been a light frost. This is a very fine morning. The Inspectors of my Estate examined the peice of road I purchased from the Council or rather exchanged as I gave them a road for it, and got a deed from them &amp; gave them one also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and a long train went up to London well filled with passengers for the Exhibition at London. Higinbotham left for Tornonto by the last train to be present at the Marriage of Mrs Wm Higinbothams daughter by her first husband, Miss {blank} to Mr {blank} Morrison son of Angus Morrison, Mayor of Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, but so many Cars for the Exibition as yesterday. I went up to Goldie's Mill this afternoon, and find they have got the Engine &amp; fly wheel connected, &amp; have hung the new boiler along side of the old one, the old wall remaining between them. They are both return tubular boilers the masons were building in the furnace with fire Bricks, and forming the inverted arch below the boiler with common bricks, they are also taking out the old pully &amp; part of the shafting, and going to put in a larger pully &amp; shaft of 5¼" diameter, very little done to the condencer as yet, will take 2 weeks yet before all is going again. A. B. Stewart passed down from Detroit by the 5. train, spoke to P. S. Stevenson who was also on board.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a rainey morning. William went to Toronto at 11 a m. George Linds 2 boys called to the eldest is 20 years past last May, they had both been to the Exhibition at London, where over 30,000 people were admitted by ticket. James Goldie is is putting in a new intermidiate wrought iron shaft about 20 feet long at least, all turned and polished 5¼ inches diameter, (the old one was only about 4 in and in 2 lengths). The Chimney plate on the new foundation (which is only tempory is 30 inches diameter to suit the present smoke stalk) But the foundation for utimately building a Brick one on is 9 feet square of substantial masonry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, quite mild and the flowers in the garden fresh vigerous as they were in June and think that new flowers are comming in Bloom. Wm returned from Toronto this morning. A great many have returned from the Provincial Show this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is another beautiful morning. A great many people in town, and great quantities of fruit and vegitables, also an Auction of Horsemans goods saved from the fire. Our Minister Mr Smith got up another 2 loads of furnature and got them in from the station. The wooden drain along the South side of Quebec street is nearly completed it is about {blank} feet wide, and {blank} deep at the deepest part Cedercills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 1st October 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 30th is a very foggy or misty morning that I cannot see ½ across the river. This morning we enter on the first day of October 1877 which is a most charming morning, there has been a light shower of rain during the night but now all is clear &amp; fine. About 9 a m Higinbotham, little Alice and I went down to Richard Nicklin's Saw Mill in Flambro &amp; retured in the afternoon the day was very warm, yet fine and airey, people seemed to be busey lifting their potatoes, Wm Leslie had the largest I have ever seen. The roads were in fine order, and the condition of the Farm and steading appeared much improved since I was down in that quarter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. TUESDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This is quite a dull morning and has every appearance of rain, which will be a drawback to the Fair which opens to day here, as well as in Hamilton, neither Society being willing to give way to the other.The contractor for digging the cellar of Higinbothams small shop at the East end of the Grand Trunk Bridge began this morning. About 10 minutes past 7 this evening my daughter Mrs Higinbotham was safely delivered of a daughter.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This morning is likewise a dull morning, but the mist now appears to be falling, and likely to be fine. The day is turning out to be fine, and a great many visitors are pouring in by horse conveyance and by the Trains. I went up to the Exhibition grounds in the afternoon and found the show of farm Impliments more extensive, the Roots of all kinds larger and very solid, and the display of fruit was extraordinary, and fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 4th 1877.</span></h2> <p>There is quite a change this morning, the rain has come at last and rather heavy at times, the wind from the West. The Pearly Vermont Potatoe is a very fine one. But the Late Rose is more productive</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a cool morning, there had frost, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant. About noon we got the loan of Higinbothams horse &amp; Buggie and went up to the Exhibition ground, and found that the Exhibitors were begining to pack up their things, altogether the affair was a success notwithstanding that the Hamilton show was on the same days. It appears that Messrs Kemp &amp; Mitchell of the Bank were looking all round the premises</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, although there has been a little frost. The day turned out quite pleasant, at noon when I went up to town I met our old friend Edward Martin, the lawyer formerly of Guelph, but now of St Louis. The contractor for Higinbothams cellar has about completed the excavation</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 8th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning 7th inst. is a fine dry morning, but the grass was quite white at ½ past 6. This Monday morning is very wet, seems to be steady &amp; with a heavy shower now and then &amp; no outdoor work going on</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This morning is better but still dropping of the roof, as if there had been rain during the night. The day turned out much better than could have been expected in the early part of the forenoon. The Sabbath School Convension of Ontario began this morning in the Norfolk Methodist Church about 200 having arrived, but they are flocking in by every train. Miss Alles Snider, a delegate took tea with us. We attended the meeting this evening of the Sabbath School Convension, which was filled to overflowing, &amp; good speeches delivered</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull looking morning after the rain during the night or early morning. The day continued very unsettled with showers in the afternoon and evening. We again attended the Convension this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 11th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another wet and dull looking morning, and the clouds looks very water like. Business still continues very unsettled still a great many failures are reported almost daily and the weekly reports are almost as numerous of late as they were when the depression was at its worst. The defalcation &amp; embeselments very frequent. It is quite cold this afternoon the wind Northerly, and slight drizzling rain at times. A party in Hamilton has bought a large number of the old whisky barrels, 7 cars are engaged for them &amp; they are being loaded this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This looks like a clear settled morning, the wind is yet from a Northerly direction but not so cold as yesterday afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>A dry morning, with frost on the grass, the sky cloudy at 7 a. m. the sky is clearing up as the morning advances</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 15th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath day was fine and warm &amp; quite a sumer day. This morning was a fine clear morning, Nat, went off towards Erin villiage this morning. I went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon, but the steam Engine was standing still but it had been going 3 days last week. But the Condenser is not attached to it yet.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a dull morning and cold, Northerly wind. It continued raw and, and drizzling rain now and then</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This is a wet morning, but during the day it improved and was quite dry in the afternoon. The Sale of the lots of Land in my Estate came of at One Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 18th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning and a good deal of mist that it almost wets one through in a short time. I have made up my mind to proceed to Stratford to consult John Idington about dower. I did start by the ½ past 2 train and got there about ½ past 4, and found him engaged at an arbitration between a Farmer and the New Railway Co. from Woodstock, Stratford and into the Huron Tract. I staid at the Hotel all night and after tea had some time to consult him as well as in the morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This was a very wet morning in Stratford &amp; having rained very heavy through the night the streets were very wet I left by the early train for the East at 9.25. and got here at 11. a. m. and found it wet and disagreable here also, and mason work suspended for the day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold raw morning, but as yet no rain although it looks like it. It is getting colder as the day advances, however the afternoon was dry but not in any way cheerfull weather. I handed in a letter to the Inspectors of my Estate this forenoon about my Wifes Dower I went up to Goldies Mill in the afternoon and saw the new Engine at work which to all appearance went well the speed is much reduced below the old one that was taken away, and the valves are not so intricate and difficult to set and keep in order the boiler's are fed at present with hot water from the Exaust cistern, But when the condencer is completed I do not see how they can feed with hot water, without an additional fixture for the purpose</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 22d 1877.</span></h2> <p>21st There was frost last night and the side walks with the effects of it. The Assizes began to day Judge Morrison preciding</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This was a remarkably fine morning. It continued so all the early part of the day but a great change came about towards the after part of the day, turned rather cold and dreary. This last few days the leaves have been falling of the trees in great quantities</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and raw. Reports are going about that the Guelph Mills &amp; all the property of the Bank of Commerce is sold, but cannot trace it to any authentic source as yet, but after Saturday it will be fully known after the tenders are opened. About 7 Oclock it began to rain and continued for some time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 25th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a foggy morning, and even aproaching to fine rain, the mist lasted most of the forenoon. Sturdy's trial for the abduction of Miss Carr came on this morning, and the Courtroom was cramed. About 5 p. m called at the G. Trunk station the carrs M were late &amp; got tired waiting and left, but had only gone out of the gate when I heard the train comming and I returned and the first one I recognised was my Brother James, from Bayfield</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull raw morning and the Thermometer down to 34º. The grass is keeping green and fine as yet and affords fine pasture in abundance. The day continued cold throughout. There was great crouds in the Courthouse to hear the trial of Sturdy it was difficult to squeze in to get standing room. I was informed to day that Williamson offers Carpets made at Elora for 87¢ per yard that cost 85¢ in the making, &amp; when you deduct his proffit for selling of from 10 to 12¢ per yard it will leave the manufacturer nothing but a heavy loss, of perhaps 12¢ per yard. I heard that the Bank of Commerce has a claim or Mortgage of $25,000 on the flour &amp; woolen Mills at Ayr the Woolen Mill was lately destroyed by fire, which must leave the proprietors in a poor way</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>This morning seems to be dull and louring and looks like rain. During the day it kept off, was never clear and bright all day. The Court closed for the day about not one oclock. There is yet a dullness in most of trades, great complaints as to the difficulty in collecting outstanding debts. The Wellington Hotel is not finished yet such as stairs to the basement floors there, and painting and staining. The heating apperatus is appearantly finished. But the prospects of it paying are bad should the, Duncan Act, be carried</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== October. MONDAY, 29th 1877.</p> <p>Sabbath morning dull and misty. Tempt. 43º and mild. {Newspaper cutting}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This morning is bright, but there has been a heavy frost as the grass is white at 7 a. m. and the side walks as well all covered with Rime.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat dull morning Tempt. at 40º, and cloudy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. November THURSDAY, 1st 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a very nice fall morning, But have heard that the young men, have done some mischeif at the back of the Hill in taking Higinbothams gates of the hinges, and breaking some parts which I went over and with assistance restored to their places and got the 11 pigs put back into the field. The Assizes were finished this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. FRIDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, it rained hard through night, and has washed down a great quantity of the fine yellow leaves of the Maples &amp;c. The day throughout was blustering &amp; stormy. William at Hamilton to day. James D Allan and Higinbotham went up to London</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat pleasanter morning yet coldish and requires an overcoat. In the forenoon it was clear dry and the masons were at work, but those on the upper works of the New Catholic Church did not appear and slight flurries of snow now and then. At 5 p m when the train passed down, the roofs of the coaches or cars had a coating of Snow on them. Nat returned from London this evening, he bot 500 Bbls crude oil at Petrolia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 5th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning was dry and cold and a little frost on the grass at 7 a m but cleared off, and the fore part of the day was tolerably fine, but in the afternoon it became heavy &amp; dull &amp; between 3 &amp; 4 began to snow, and continued all the afternoon &amp; evening. Nat went to Hamilton this morning. Monday morning wet, with showers of sleet and rain, up to about noon. It then began to snow steady and lay on the ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a Wintry looking morning thin ice covers the Dam and the ground is all coverd Snow between one &amp; 2 inches deep. As the day advanced it became more pleasant though wet and muddy. We made some calls for the first time on Mrs Hogg (widow of our late Minister) ad also on our New Minister Mr Smith. I cut up some pigs to day at Higinbothams. Some geese were frozen on the Dam last night and are not relieved yet.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate winter looking morning, the Dam is again froze over this morning also. About 9 Oclock it began to warm up and become fine. This being the Monthly Fair Day I went to Evan McDonalds amd brought my Cow to the Fair ground and Sold her for $25. cash. The masons have been at work to day building at the End addition of Williamson's Shop, and are now leveled for the cills of the upper windows.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 8th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>This morning quite dull and wet, there is a close fine rain falling steady, and will prevent any Mason work being done to day, as the day advances there is no appearance of any sessation of the rain. I wrote to John Smith, Bridge of Allan to day about his lot in Hamiton</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning with, ice on the ponds only yet it is dull, yet the masons began to work on Williamsons building at the ("Lion"). Also the men worked at the roof of the Catholic Church in carrying up the central spire which seems to be a slender one yet considerably higher than the old one still standing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a tollerable fine morning. The market was very well supplied, and further I saw 30 or 40 coops of live Turkeys being the last load of a shipment of 1900 of them to be sent off to New York this afternoon. Went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon to see his New Engine going after the condencer was attached &amp; am now convinced that a condencer in connection with a high pressure Engine is an emence saving, The loss of which in years past has contributed to my loss &amp; ruin, in the great waste of fuel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 12th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning of any thing mild yet very dull, yet no rain fell during the forenoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13th</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning for the time of the year. The forenoon turned out pleasant and the people began to turn out to attend the Sale of the remainder of the loose property at the Mills and Distillery. The Auctioneer Mr Knowles began to sell the things in the Office such as maps, inks desks, clock, files for papers, tin boxes. Thermometers &amp; many things too numerous to mention then the old Bedsteads &amp; Bedding that remained from the last Sale then firewood, the soft wood going as low as 50¢ &amp; 60¢ was stopped some casks and 5 tuns of oak</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate day going to be, it is dry but dull, yet mild and outdoor work going on freely. I am busey cutting down a stand for a stove for dining room to cook with &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 15th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning. At 10 Oclock it began to rain very heavy and what little work that was doing before the shower is now stopped. Fitted up pipes in dinning room stove. It rained again this evening for a short time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, and the sun shone out finely, and made a pleasant change, how long it may last. I began to set up the old 8 day Mill office clock at Higinbothams which he bought at the sale for $1.00. Peter Idington &amp; wife called after dinner for a short time, and left Town about ½ past 4. p.m. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here, (I borrowed $20 from him) We are to have our meeting of the Worsley Trustees on the 3d Decr.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This morning is quite a change from yesterday, it is mild so far as to allow a drizzling rain to fall, and the atmosphere is dull, and looks like more rain. It however kept fair during the afternoon but about ½ past 5 it became dull &amp; dark with frequent flashes of lightning and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower of rain and high wind from the N. West came on and lasted for about ½ an hour</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 19th 1877.</span></h2> <p>18th This is a cold Sabbath morning it is dry &amp; freezing, &amp; a strong wind from the North &amp; N. West. This Monday morning is fine and bright, and the Northerly wind continues cold yet the frost is not so very hard as yet the glass at 9 Oclock a. m. was 28º. But it is astonishing to see the depth that the roads are frozen, which is clearly seen, in digging up some of the old gass pipes, the direction of which having been changed, when several miles of new and ones of larger caliber have been put in this year.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning and looks as if it is going to be a fine day. The Court of Chancery met to day. The day turned out fine, and we took a walk up to Williams House.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, and outdoor work going on freely, building in both stone &amp; wood, also cutting down the elevated sidewalks at Elliots Hill, and preparing to make steps of aproach to the Houses on each side. Peter Idington here this forenoon, also his Son John from Statford attending to a case in Chancery which he got so arranged as to allow of his return home by the º past 2 train. The Court adjourned untill Friday. Mrs John Sully died at noon to day aged 71 years &amp; 9 months</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 22d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a mild dull wet morning, with a continuos fine close rain with the glass at 42º, and the grass quite green yet. The Church was very well attended to day, and we got a splended Sermon from Mr Smith. The day has continued wet</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a thick misty morning, all wet around us and quite calm and mild, glass 41º at ½ past 7 a.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning dark and dull, the rain continuing all morning, glass 44º at 7 a.m. The wind from the N East and getting colder as the day advances, and still raining. About ½ past 10 this forenoon the New addition to Williamsons with a loud noise, the whole front of the upper story and the half of the middle one, and a portion of the end wall and many of the joists broken in peices.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings} 10th Oct 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 26th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is another damp and misty day, the glass at 7 a m 41º. At about 9 a m I recd. a Telegram from Adam Brown Esqr of Hamilton that he desired my attendance of my his Mothers Funeral at 3 oclock, So I determined to go down, got ready as quick as possible and had the good fortune to get Mr Murton to take me out in his Buggy with all speed, and was there 4 minutes before the 9.35 train started, got to Hamilton about º past 11. The weather shourey, took dinner at McNaughtons attended funeral at 3. {Newspaper cutting} 24 Nov 1877</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>In Hamilton, wet dissagreable morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>Dry morning with a little frost, and a few flakes of snow at times. The bricklayers are about up with the walls of Higinbothams little Shop. There is great work in voting for &amp; against the Duncan liquor Act, those against have a very large majority</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 29th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning Thermometer at 27º, Although the frost was enough to freeze the mortar yet the Bricklayers started, but having neither Bricks nor lime, they had to quit work, from that cause alone. The Anti Duncanites had a grand procession to night a great number paraded with torch lights, also a great many carriages loaded with officers &amp; delegates from other parts also a display of fireworks, the night was very cold</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>There is hard frost this morning, the wind was cold strong,This is our Fast day in the Church, the fire's or heating apperatus had not been attended to properly and the Church was very cold, and having my Overcoat off I shivered a great part of the time Revd Mr Mullen of Fergus preached. James Kirkpatrick Esqr died this morning in Hamilton. Born in {Sanfield} near Belfast 1791. married in 1815 and removed to Canada &amp; settled in Barton as a Land Surveyor. John Davidson, Postmaster Galt died there this afternoon at 5 Oclock of Paralysis.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 1st Decr</span></h3> <p>Hard frost during the night and this morning it was calm yet the Thermometer indicated 20º below freezing. The little snow that fell is still laying over the ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 2d Being our Communion Sabbath is fine and clear there was hard frost last night the glass at 8 was 13º above Zero. This Monday morning was clear &amp; bright the ground very bare of Snow and the Thertr. at 26º at 7 a.m. Meeting to day of Miss Worsleys &amp; the late G Worsleys Trustees at Guthrie, Wall, &amp; Cutten, office to at at 2 Oclock recd. check for balance of funds. $416.66. Mr Coopers arrears of rent of Rose Cottage is $196.00. Mr Watt had answer from Stratford that the arrears of Taxes due by the Estate on Lots 130 and 287 is $68.76</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This was a little milder morning, but not bright. It continued dry during the forenoon, the roads fine smooth and dry and hard. But in the afternoon it began with a few flurries of Snow, and then turned into fine rain, but close and not heavy. Nat went down to Toronto in answer to a Telegram that his brother William was dying, but did not get there to see him alive. Robert White one of my oldest aquaintance died to day at 1 Oclock. I also had a letter from Mr James Hutchison, that his wife died last Sabbath wishing me to attend the funeral tomorrow, but not being free from a cold I have had I cannot go</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a soft morning and quite mild glass up to 40º, and a thick fogg falling. The chimney and gable end of the shop was put up yesterday. Several more failures, both great and small in Montreal and other places</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is quite a change from yesterday, the ground is quite hard, and a keen wind blowing from the N. West. I attended Robert White's funeral at 2 Oclock to day as far as the Church, but the weather was too cold for me to go to the cemetery. The times are still very depressed Moulton (colured) grain and wool buyer has obtained an extension of time from his Creditors, Lock and Galbraith have also called on their Creditors for an extension of time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning freezing hard the wind from the N. East. I got Donald McGinnes to fill up round the boxes for the cellar windows of Higinbothams little shop</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This morning was not quite so cold as yesterday only 27º. There had been a fall of snow during the night but very light. During the day we had 2 or 3 light showers. Reports to day about the safety of the steamer City of Berlin are becoming alarming and some packages have been cast ashore thought to have been on board of her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 10th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 9th had some snow on the ground, fallen during the night glass about Freezing, at noon began to thaw and the side walks got quite wet. This morning was mild 28º and as the day advanced it became more mild, and the snow is melting fast. A Telegram reached here about 10 am that the Steam Ship City of Berlin was all safe, having broken her Shaft when 2 days sail from reaching England</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning the glass at 37º and the roads getting quite slopy again. As the day advances the Sun is shinning out fine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning the glass at 30º and as the day advanced it became much milder and more like Spring weather. And as the day advanced it improved, the roads also becoming more sloppy, and lots of cattle comming in for the Show tramped the mudd pretty well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another mild morning, dull and inclined to rain. The Thermometer at 40º. It began to rain a little past 9 a m. This the Fat Cattle Show day, and a great many were brought into Town yesterday. There was a fine show of fat cattle, and a very fine display of fat Poultry of all kinds, some of the Turkeys weighing 14 lbs each. I wrote to John Smith Bridge of Allan, Scotland, also to Wm and Andrew Fisher in Philadelphia. * I received the first paper of the Weekly Witness to day dated the 13th</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a little colder the glass at 30º at 7 a m the roads are dry, and the weather clear. Nat and his son William went down to Hamilton &amp; thence to Toronto this morning. (*Weekly Witness to day)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning as yet. I have got Busby this morning to trim the Grape vines so as to preserve them as far as I can &amp; my means will permit, But several of them are dead from 1 to 2 feet from the top downwards. I afterwards got him to dig a drain at the side of Higinbothams little store and found the ground so soft that he could strike the Pick at one blow down to the handle. I recd. a letter from John Smith in Scotland. Nat &amp; William returned from Toronto this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 17th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath is a remarkably fine day as mild as a day in May in morning at 7 a m it was 2º above freezing viz 34º. and at One Oclock on our return from Church the Thermometer was 42º out of the Sun and all the frost out of the ground. This is a mild morning the glass at 34º at 7 a.m. and became warmer as the day advanced it is as mild as yesterday.The cold that my wife has had for a week &amp; more was worse this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>There is quite a change this morning the wind is round to the East and the glass at 7 was 26º, the sky is hasey and dull. Martin has got the floor of the small Shop for Higinbotham laid. I remitted money to Wickson &amp; also Mr Reeve of Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is a very different morning for yesterday during the night it became quite mild and it rained during the night and morning at 7 a m a light shower was falling and the Thermometer at 40º and about 10 Oclock it was 46º and a thick fogg was falling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning opened up the same as yesterday with the glass between 30º &amp; 40º and quite mild all the day, and the roads out of town are very muddy, that is the side and concession roads, the main gravel roads are in pretty fair order</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is much the same kind of morning, with the exception that there had been rain during the night and also a shower this morning about 7. The main front window is put into the shop this morning, and Martin has begun to strap the walls</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is also a very mild close dull morning, the grass and walks quite damp, the Holly is fine and green and in demand by the Butchers for to decorate their Beef, Sheep &amp; Pigs which are hung up in profusion. The whole day was thick and dark with fogg, I cannot remember such weather to continue so near Christmas when several have been plowing this very week with great ease</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 24th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 23d was mild a little above freezing and the ground wet with the falling fogg. This Monday is another soft morning and the glass about 35º and as the day advances it becomes more foggy that one can scarsly see more than accross the street, such a continuation of thick close weather I cannot remember, even the year of the Rebelion 1837 which was mild and open weather even into the new year, but cannot remember so much fogg.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>Christmas Day, at 7 a m dull and dark weather and the glass at freezing, and did not get above 35º all day, in the afternoon the fine rain or falling dew came on and towards 4 Oclock a close rain fell for some time, there was very little mirth and pleasure riding or driving and hardly any ice on the Dam. I dined at Higinbothams but Mrs Allan did not venture out having not sufficiently recovered from her cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning at 7 a.m. the glass was exactly at Z Freezing and not a breath of wind, it was dark that I had to go outside with the light as frequently of late to see the figures of the Thermometer. It is really a remarkable season, and all the Merchants complaining of the want of trade.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another very mild morning glass at 37º at 7 a.m and the Sun shone out, and every thing except the leafless trees looked like a May morning. William Higinbotham starts for Erin villiage to try what he can do in a druggests shop there. The glazer has put in the glass in the windows in the New Store and the Plasterer is first coating it to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is another charming morning, there was frost last night sufficient to freeze the Dam over with a thin coat of ice, at 7 a.m. the glass was 27º at 10 the Sun shone out splendidly. I put on a new truss this morning made in Philadelphia and seems to fit well so far and give me great releif</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning glass 28º at 7 a.m the grass is all white with frost. The day was certainly fine and the Market well supplied with every thing you could think. The news to day from Europe looks as if England is to be drawn in to the war so as to maintain her ground as to the protection of Constantinople and the free passage of the Dardinelles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 31st 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day and the Church well attended, there had been pritty hard frost through the night, for the streets were hard and dry. This morning being the last day of the year is getting colder as the glass was at 20º at 7 a.m. the wind enclined to the East and snow flakes flying, &amp; does not seem to come down freely. The large wholesale house of George Winks &amp; Co. has failed with liabilities of $300,000 and Assets to pay 74¢ in the dollar. Mr Kirkpatrick of Goderich and Mr Hugh McCullach of Galt were here inspecting the Mill to see what repairs are required, and what improved apperatus is requested to keep up with the times* *Mr Kirkpatrick told the Miller that he could build a new mill at the Railway Station that could grind all the flour he would want to make for $18,000 and save all the teaming of flour &amp; wheat, which is a very large item, and have no dam ice or backwater to contend with, nor shortness of water for half of the year, so that the Bank would have to come down a great deal more in their price than what they now ask.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05fccad3ab3fbc45dccaba1681d09a1f.pdf 04ebcf3d94ccbe12c9064c28b21c658b https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed3900fe6482774c8673ff42e42dc54b.pdf 32502ae7c4572d126f7421b55f2f408e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Photographed Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Martin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Wentworth County, Beverley Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memorandum for 1859</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 Jany Newyearsday fine day Ther AM 20 PM 30</p> <p>The day kept dully here but some rows {illegible?}</p> <p>Su 2 at church still mild. 26-30</p> <p>M 3 Kills 4 Pigs then gets to Ellection of Counceller sod row and some fold fou 20-30</p> <p>Tu 4 threshers here threshes 160 B whet 24-30</p> <p>W 4 threshing very mild quite a sunny Raus 26-30</p> <p>th 6 {too faint to transcribe} gets #32 28 34</p> <p>f 7 snowing almost all Day {too faint to transcribe} 26 24</p> <p>Sa 8 some snow cold blowing {too faint to transcribe} 10 10</p> <p>Su 9 cold going to church meets {too faint to transcribe} 32 20</p> <p>m 10 Last night has been hardest Frost {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>tu 11 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>w 12 collecting {too faint to transcribe} mild cloudy</p> <p>th 13 {too faint to transcribe} 26 37</p> <p>f 14 {too faint to transcribe} 36 34</p> <p>Sa 15 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>Su 16 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>m 17 {too faint to transcribe}</p> <p>tu 18 clear cold John + Jean {too faint to transcribe} above 4 24</p> <p>w 19 mild clear very fine 20 36</p> <p>th 20 Remarkably mild clear wind East 30 46</p> <p>f 21 very wet last night sleighing gone mild now 36 34</p> <p>Sa 22 frosty last night slight snow {too faint to transcribe} 14 16</p> <p>Su 23 cold our sacrement. 10-12</p> <p>m 24 out Statestu meeting 20-26</p> <p>t 25 cloudy {too faint to transcribe/illegible}</p> <p>w 26 {too faint to transcribe/illegible}</p> <p>th 27 thawing {too faint to transcribe/illegible}</p> <p>f 28 still thawing sleighing gone</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1858 9</span></h2> <p>Sa 29 has a bad cold and we at the illegiable 30 54</p> <p>Su 30 mild still poorly 32 36</p> <p>m 31 fine very squeamish may poorly 28 34</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>tu 1 John at Rob's we oats mild 30 36</p> <p>w 2 Innes Mitchel married to day cold blowing 20 20</p> <p>Neglected to mark this week but mild</p> <p>Su 6 M Innefs lands from (Cubefs?) mild now sleighing 36</p> <p>m 7 fine weather freezing moderate 22 30</p> <p>t 8 coldish----26 32</p> <p>w 9 coldish---24 30</p> <p>th 10 fine in morning cold after Innefs and me at Rolantynes 30 22</p> <p>f 11 Ms Innefs goes away 26 30</p> <p>Sa 12 cold--- 0 20</p> <p>Su 13 milder ---20 28</p> <p>m 14 valentines day Paid for Luny's Bell Ms 22 30</p> <p>tu 15 Thawing and raining some 34 38</p> <p>w 16 clear mild ---throwing our soiree tonight 32 40</p> <p>th 17 Rairns soiree proceed of soiree #132 expences #45 Profit #87 Dollars very mild weather 32 40</p> <p>f 18 clear very warm like summer snow almost gone in clearing quite muddy 32 42</p> <p>sa 19 still mild closed thawing, far too mild 30 44</p> <p>su 20 Thunder + lightening with rain last night mild 42 30</p> <p>m 21 cold blowing hard last night and all day 28 28</p> <p>tu 22 milder 30 36</p> <p>w 23 warm very muddy snow all gone brings hom bookcase + lounge 34-46</p> <p>th 24 colder frost clear 26-32</p> <p>f 25 cold cloudy wind blowing still from E 18-20</p> <p>sa 26 milder bit cool snowing afternoon 20-30</p> <p>su 27 thawing cloudy dry 34 40</p> <p>m 28 colder cool colder 26 30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feby.</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>tu 1 illegible clear George Nicol + mother here 20 30</p> <p>w 2 melt clear sunny 40 28</p> <p>th 3 milder 20 30</p> <p>f 4 milder thawing John at mill 30 34</p> <p>sa 5 still snow last night thawing afternoon 32 37</p> <p>su 6 thawing all day 32 40</p> <p>m 7 cloudy chilly wind East 30 36</p> <p>t 8 veery wet last night. hears + sees blue birds transplanted 2 balsams to planting 36 40</p> <p>w 9 taping for sugar good run gets 36 pails 32 46</p> <p>th 10 good run in forenoon gets 42 pails blue birds plenty 34 48</p> <p>f 11 forenoon gets 3 pails in all 80 pails has 30 ltes sugar + sees 3 plowers at Nimos raising 3 quarts molassas 36 48</p> <p>sa 12 very wet last night no sap frost out of ground sees wild geese 43 43</p> <p>su 13 no sermon Ms Ponleus at Blandfend no run sees robin 40 43</p> <p>m 14 coldish gets 30 pails of sap cloudy 36 40</p> <p>t 15 cold cloudy very heavy rain last night no sap 36 30</p> <p>w 16 goes run gets 53 pails sharp frost last night 25 38</p> <p>t 17 good run gets 55 pails warm sees meadow larks heavy rain last night 30 56</p> <p>f 18 fine frogs whistling, robins + blue birds singing 200 run of sap troughs full of rain water in morning 38 48</p> <p>sa 19 strange chang great rain last night towards morning 6 killed on garr at Flarnbore sets in frost + snow ground + trees white all day cold storm F my North wind 30 30</p> <p>su 20 snow sticks to trees all day sap running 28 36</p> <p>m 21 cloudy g cleans troughed some sap gets 37 pails 28-34</p> <p>t 22 fine gets sap 27 ^{16} pails 30 40</p> <p>w 23 fine day gets 45 pails 30 46</p> <p>th 24 rain + thunder last night no sap hears {phoefes?} 40 56</p> <p>f 25 no sap collecting for show 38 34</p> <p>sa 26 hard frost last night cold no sap 26 34</p> <p>su 27 snow last night no run 30 34</p> <p>m 28 slight rain in forenoon frost last night gets 19 pails sap 30 38</p> <p>t 29 no sap 31 36</p> <p>w 30 no sap some snow collecting 28 34</p> <p>th 31 no sap 32 38</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1859</span></h2> <p>F 1 retaps the trees gets 19 pails 28 56</p> <p>Sa 2 gets 12 pails coldish 30 36</p> <p>Su 3 fine sap runs 30 36</p> <p>M 4 cold snow showers 26 30</p> <p>t 5 still cold John at Galt plants some bolsumes 26 34</p> <p>W 6 cold still bails a better old sap 28 36</p> <p>t 7 milder John sowing plaister snow last night 28 36</p> <p>F 8 sap running gets 22 pails 26 38</p> <p>Sa 9 cold last nigt gets 5 pails 24 36</p> <p>Su 10 cold 28 34</p> <p>M 11 fine warm heavy rain last night pair of turn lambs last night 36 62</p> <p>tu 12 mild cloudy 36 36</p> <p>w 13 coldish finishes sugar by boiling 10 pails of old sour stuff in the potts sows spring wheat - pair of twins last night 36 48</p> <p>th 14 heavy rain + thunder this morning then blowing another pair of twins 38 50</p> <p>f 15 coldish cloudy 36 40</p> <p>Sa 16 at John Armstrongs frosty last night 34 46</p> <p>Su 17 very mild growing 40 48</p> <p>M 18 clear fine 30 50</p> <p>tu 19 goes to J. Calrks their all night fine</p> <p>w 20 goes into Galt fine gets #33 40 54</p> <p>th 21 goes a fishing gets nothing 44 35</p> <p>f 22 Digging garden 36 48</p> <p>Sa 23 Digging garden 38 44</p> <p>Su 24 Fine day 44 30</p> <p>m 25 Frost last night sows 25 B. of peas sows 1 paper onions 28 48</p> <p>tu 26 Fine rain last night - growin in Galt Fair men dragging 44 48</p> <p>w 27 frost last night sees two Martlet swallows men sows 15 Bu oats N. field 44 30 30</p> <p>th 28 coolish clear sows grafs seed on oats steers sold to S.M. Phad 32 48</p> <p>f 29 ploughing match, fine streamers last night slight frost warm to day sows 16 B. oats an 16 acre field 30 64</p> <p>Sa 30 sows 16 Bu oats finishes illegible fine warm 32 68</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1859</span></h2> <p>Su 1 warm toads birring at night first time 38 72</p> <p>m 2 men dragging clear finishes oats 38 66</p> <p>tu 3 clear digging at garden 38 72</p> <p>w 4 clear warm plants seed large potatoes 40-74</p> <p>th 5 very warm Sulby sees chimney swallow and barn swallows woods linger west to green 50 80</p> <p>f 6 very real summer weather 50 84</p> <p>Sa 7 still warm everything frowing amazingly fishing - Izzy comes - gets above 100 50 84</p> <p>Su 8 still very warm never saw such rapid growth the trees quite green Dogwood and plum trees in blossom eanories king birds and proud taylons come farmers crying for rain, distat Mind near night ---50 84</p> <p>m 9 very wet last night cool + cloudy gets Rhubarb the first ime 45- 45</p> <p>t 10 cold fair fishing gets none hears whipperwill 40 60</p> <p>w 11 slight frost last night pulling red root lend E.M #20 32 63</p> <p>th 12 cutting potatoes dry clear 36 62</p> <p>f 13 plants 9 bushels Mchanaks(?) cloudy Lizzy goes away Lends John # 30 34 62</p> <p>Sa 14 slight frost last night Plants 15 bush. cups clear drouthy 32 62</p> <p>Su 15 fine clear the woods in full flush cherry trees blossoming Apple blossoms appearing 34 70</p> <p>m 16 cutting potatoes fine rain in after noon a light frost last night 32 70</p> <p>tu 17 loud thunder last night with rain cuts the lambs has 36 68 in all 40 (biz) 19 Eroes + 21 Rams including pet + anyone 36 68</p> <p>w 18 glorious weather the woods in full glory apple trees + cherrys in full blossom plants potatoes 50 78</p> <p>th 19 fine growing. finishes planting potatoes plants in all 65 bushels ---50-72</p> <p>f 20 fine day 50 76</p> <p>Sa 21 cloudy thunder + rain in afternoon 56 76</p> <p>Su 22 cool growings 50 70</p> <p>m ^23 light frost last night bloods tinny 34 64</p> <p>t ^24 warm clear Queens Birth Day 50 78</p> <p>w 25 clear sultry warm growing langholm here in Day 50 80</p> <p>t 26 at fishing gets about 3 dozen warm 50 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1859</span></h2> <p>f 27 washes the sheep thunder with rain then cold 75 60</p> <p>Sa 28 at Reaching fine 60 70</p> <p>Su 29 Sacrament rain all last night dry after 50 60</p> <p>m 30 frost last night braided corn cut down 32 60</p> <p>t 31 clips the sheep cloudy 40 .64</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>w 1 Bee at church yard moving dirt 40 70</p> <p>th 2 warm thunder + rain last night 50 76</p> <p>f 3 John + women at Galt ^{wish} cool cloudy 50 68</p> <p>Sa 4 cold cloudy fishing gets one dozen lost them 36 40</p> <p>Su 5 hard frost last night Butternut, Locust Shumach, Blacken F and potatoes brairded cut down, currants cherries re goose berries damaged our Daliah spoiled 30 50</p> <p>m 6 slight frost last night fine afternoon 32 70</p> <p>t 7 warmish thunder at dark 40 74</p> <p>w 8 clear blowing cool Mr + Mrs Nicol + Mrs. Tadd here. 40 60</p> <p>th 9 working statute laborer Duncan Mc Coll comes 38 60</p> <p>f 10 wet roads slight frost last night 32 60</p> <p>Sa 11 hard frost last night. Ice on trough, clover flowers browned. oats barly + much hurt, this season now looks very threatening, little more will kill fall wheat. it threatens frost to night again. helping John Dickson to quarry down a piece of road sowes 2 acres turnips 30 60</p> <p>Su 12 rather fine threatens rain of shich their is much need every thing being bamborled the by the frost. sees bad signs of Hessian Fry among our wheat + hears others complaining 34 70</p> <p>m 13 fine warm rain last night. Gives Mr. Menzie #30 Dollars for Mills Hamilton John at Galt for turnip seed Duncan comes at noon to atone 40 80</p> <p>tu 14 at Mr Renwicks funeral John sowing sowing turnips after tea 40 80</p> <p>w 15 warm sultry stoning head of orchard till noon thunder + heavy rain PM then sowing turnip. has examined our wheat and heard reports from others 40 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1859</span></h2> <p>by which it seem likely the frost of last Friday night has almost totally destroyed the wheat crop in the neighbourhood the damage proves far greater than suspected 40 80</p> <p>th 16 cool very. stoning till Teatime then finishes sowing our Turnips being in all 6 acres {the cr over corrected} being the greates quantity we ever sowed 64 60</p> <p>f 17 cool raising stones 60 70</p> <p>Sa 18 finishes raising stones at orchard PaidDuncan 6 Days for raising #3 and Day for John Dickson for Stable Labour 6/7h. cool clear 50 74</p> <p>Su 19 clear fine but a slight Frost last night 32 70</p> <p>m 20 some rain last night Thunder with fine showers in afternoon very growing warm 60 75</p> <p>tu 21 growing fine 60 76</p> <p>w 22 Do Do 60 72</p> <p>th 23 hurkling potatoes fine at Rt Chambers 60 76</p> <p>f 24 hurkling Do -- Distant thynder R. Elliot comes here 55 74</p> <p>Sa 25 hurkling Do---60 80</p> <p>Su 26 church Drauthy 60 84</p> <p>m 27 finishes hurkling goes to K. Campbels with R. Elliot 60 86 men cutting wheat for hagat stable [very Frozen wheat</p> <p>tu 28 men mowing orchard clover. warm sultry distant thunder 70 86</p> <p>w 29 threatening thunder showers. war, lakes in takes in the wheat at stable and orchard hay though the heat was from ---70 80 till 4 o clock at 7 it was but 72 62</p> <p>th 30 cool clear all signs of rain gone men cutting clover a lakes ago high wind last night 50 70</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>f 31 1 warmer distant thunder resows some turnips rain at night heavy 60 80</p> <p><br />==July== 60 84</p> <p>Sa 2 men cutting clover showery 60 84</p> <p>Su 3 warm in forenoon cool often 60 74</p> <p>m 4 slight frost last night, raking + taking in hay 40 70</p> <p>tu 5 clear cool men mowing Raking hauling ve 50 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>w 6 cloudy all ^{day} like rain lukey bull d 50 70</p> <p>th 7 cloud lowering like rain 50 70</p> <p>f 8 still cloudy cutting wheat for hay 50 78</p> <p>Sa 9 clearing up A. Glendiniey comes 50 75</p> <p>Su 10 warm clear 60 84</p> <p>m 11 very warm takes sif in the last of our wheat hay 70 89</p> <p>tu 12 very hot selling up Potatoes Totum Bull d 70 95</p> <p>w 13 still hot selling up Potatoes Thunder some rain 70 92</p> <p>t 14 hot finishes setting up Potatoes 70 80</p> <p>f 15 at Galt gets #24 warm 70 86</p> <p>Sa 16 begins to thin Turnips at Purvis Funeral 70 90</p> <p>Su 17 warm, sultry 70 88</p> <p>m 18 Thinning Turnips Thunder + rain in afternoon 70 92</p> <p>tu 19 Thinning Turnips Lens Nunnro #20 68 88</p> <p>w 20 Making Drain at Nunnros bush tends Nunnro 60 76</p> <p>th 21 cool John fencing very Drauthy at barn 60 74</p> <p>f 22 cool John fencing Drauth 60 74</p> <p>Sa 23 Drauthy Doubling Turnips 60 70</p> <p>Su 24 clear cool 60 74</p> <p>m 25 good rain last night begins to cradle wheat at noon, poor crop frozen King Birth Day 58 70</p> <p>tu 26 very cool very windy cradling 50 60</p> <p>w 27 cool dry windy cradling 48 66</p> <p>th 28 cradling rain in afternoon 48 70</p> <p>f 29 cradling fine 50 75</p> <p>Sa 30 finishes wheat at noon John hauls and + Simpson Sstalker + me goes to cut Peas 58 78</p> <p>Su 31 moderate slight shower takes Physic 50 74</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">augt== ==Augt== ==Augt</span></h2> <p>m 1 good rain last night clear breezy to Day at T. Gelberts 50 74</p> <p>t 2 taking in wheat 50 74</p> <p>w 3 taking in wheat finishes takes in small Peas 50 78</p> <p>t 4 heavy rain all last night sultry to Day some thunder 54 78</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt 1859</span></h2> <p>f 5 clear Drauthy cool cutting Peas 48 74</p> <p>Sa 6 at Rocton Pays #12 interest on Mortgage 50 74</p> <p>Su 7 clear warm 50 78</p> <p>m 8 taking in Peas warm 50 78</p> <p>t 9 cuts oats in forenoon finishes hauling Peas 54 83</p> <p>w 10 cutting Peas clear warm 54 84</p> <p>th 11 takes in one load of oats heavy thunder PM 54 84</p> <p>f 12 rain last night me ^n cradling oats + spring wheat</p> <p>Sa 13 fine men cutting oats 54 82</p> <p>Su 14 warm last night about 11 oclock Dick black guards us all 56 84</p> <p>m 15 John takes out a warront on Dick we are at Mr. Mallace Magistrate - not decided 54 84</p> <p>tu 16 men cradling Dick bound to keep the peace 56 84</p> <p>w 17 warm binding oats 56 84</p> <p>th 18 cradling oats John + me binding 54 87</p> <p>f 19 hauling oats in afternoon 54 84</p> <p>Sa 20 binds oats forenoon hauls in afternoon 54 84</p> <p>Su 21 clear 50 84</p> <p>m 22 finishes hauling oats takes a cukoo to Balasstyne 50 80 John at at the Magistrates about young Mc Gonegal</p> <p>tu 23 Gonegal sent to jail men Ploughing 50 78</p> <p>w 24 rain last night. Rain + thunder to Day men Ploughing men I am cutting Canadian Chistles 50 70</p> <p>th 25 John at Mm Robson's threshing. cool 52 72</p> <p>f 26 cool men Ploughing 50 72</p> <p>Sa 27 cool I am at Rocton at meeting about Show 52 72</p> <p>Su 28 very cool at church 45 62</p> <p>m 29 great display of streamers all last night 48 65</p> <p>T 30 Very dull like rain Father goes to Huron we kill a pig, 48 78</p> <p>W 31 Dull like rain. John commenced to sow yestorday, 54 60</p> <p>T</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September 1859</span></h2> <p>th 1 clear finishes puting in fall wheat 49 66</p> <p>F 2 cloudy, streaming out last night very red 50 60</p> <p>S 3 Dull Grand Shower of rain in the Afternoon 58 69</p> <p>S 4 Cloudy and breezy 50</p> <p>M 5 Very dull and like rain 50 58</p> <p>Tu 6 Clear, a white frost last night 48 60</p> <p>W 7 Clear and mild 50 59</p> <p>Th 8 Clear. frost last night potatoes blackend in the hollows 41 66</p> <p>Fr 9 Very warm we all at Puslinch Lake has a fine soral a great company there 64 *</p> <p>Sat. 10 very sultry a fine shower last night 66 72</p> <p>Su 11 very cloudy and windy 68 72</p> <p>M 12 Clear and windy 60 71</p> <p>tu 13 Clear and very windy 50 53</p> <p>W 14 Clear cold and windy but no frost 42</p> <p>Th 15 Cloudy and like rain hard frost lasting Jane and Mrs. Martin away to Pea meating at the Shelfield 32 44</p> <p>Fr 16 warmer with an east wind we are threshing half a day 46 57</p> <p>Sat 17 Mild and very dull Last night Dicks wheps Saw Brother John 54 66</p> <p>Su 18 calm and foggy 54</p> <p>M 19 Still mild and dull raining in afternoon 57 68</p> <p>Tu 20 Cool and like rain east winds 50 49</p> <p>W 21 Drizzling rain from the east Father comes from the Huron 47</p> <p>Thur 22 very foggy and raining some John brings Mrs. Innefs 54</p> <p>F 23 cloudy men taking out Dung</p> <p>Sa 24 cloudy Mrs goes away with Daughter + Ms Annes son 40 64</p> <p>Su 25 our Sacrament warm Mr Robertson here 50 70</p> <p>M 26 warm growing John at Mill Bengy threshing 50 68</p> <p>tu 27 growing cloudy trees she now Pump and finds Plenty of water 60 68</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept 1859</span></h2> <p>W 28 cloudy pouring 36 60</p> <p>th 29 warm frowing Mathew Anderson comes 38 70</p> <p>f 30 Kndles stumps John + Jean goes to Hamilton 50 68</p> <p>Sa ==Octr== 46 64</p> <p>Sa 1 heavy rain last night 46 64</p> <p>Su 2 fine at church 44 64</p> <p>m 3 I cleaning out Ditch warm 50 70</p> <p>t 4 at Ditch Mrs Thos Nicol here warm breezy 60 75</p> <p>w 5 at Ditch Finishes it men finishes west field 50 70</p> <p>th 6 Begins to Day Potatoes Dgis 60 Bushels cups 43 70</p> <p>f 7 Lagging fine cloudy threatening rain Digs 48 cups 40 65</p> <p>Sa 8 run in forenoon Digging in afternoon Digs 35 cups 40 45</p> <p>Su 9 no sermon Ms Parleus at Ayr cold frosty 30 40 40</p> <p>m 10 Mrs Inus comes from Janes Digging 30 32</p> <p>t 11 w 12 final Digging Giofs 9pm 40 60</p> <p>th 13 Digging John Elliot comes near night 40 50</p> <p>f 14 goes with John Elliot to Flamboro{something to faint to transcribe} 30 30</p> <p>Sa 15 Digging takes up Stalkers potato 40 50</p> <p>Su 16 fine at church 40 60</p> <p>m 17 raining no Digging men threshes Peas PM 40 60</p> <p>tu 18 cold stormy with sleet, showers cleans Island 43 42</p> <p>w 19 cold Digging however 40 40</p> <p>th 20 our straw hard frost last night cannot signs {illegible} forenoon so they all go to the show but May + me 30 34</p> <p>f 21 very hard Frost last night ice on a stub being about 172 inches thick so we cannot dig Potatoes in forenoon but takes up Turnips then takes up Potatoes in afternoon. Streamers out every night 27 34</p> <p>Sa 22 ground white with snow takes up no Potatoes 28 38</p> <p>Su 23 very hard frost last night but fine day 25 38</p> <p>M 24 milder cloudy digging Potatoes 50 44</p> <p>t 25 hard frost young Me Gonegal found guilty of Rope 24 36</p> <p>W {over written on Th} 26 still hard frost Digging Potatoes 23 36</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr 1859</span></h2> <p>th 27 at Galt by's a lamp gets #33 hard frost 22 32</p> <p>f 28 finishes our Potatoes has in all 820 Bush. 32 43</p> <p>Sa 29 taking up turnips 30 40</p> <p>Su 30 fine days 30 40</p> <p>m 31 finishes our Turnips has 1430 Bushel in New barn 1090 old Barn 360 Bu 30 40</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov.</span></h2> <p>tu 1 Men Ploughing young Mr Gonegal found guilty 30 42</p> <p>w 2 warmish fines 32 80</p> <p>th 3 our folks goes to Galt to W Cowes wedding at night we go to the wedding 32 56</p> <p>f 4 Indian sumer I am. Draing men Ploughing 34 60</p> <p>Sa 5 very fine smoky weather 34 62</p> <p>Su 6 M Ponteus Preaches to the Imigrants going to California 30 44</p> <p>m 7 calm I am burning stumps 32 50</p> <p>tu 8 Bee at meeting house Ditch fine smoky day 32 30</p> <p>w 9 fine men Ploughings 32 52</p> <p>th 10 very wet all last night cold showers to Day 32 36</p> <p>f 11 at meeting house Ditch Mary Glendinning + Father here mom melling 32 34</p> <p>Sa 12 Mm Johnston's Funeral. Glendinings goes away 30 32</p> <p>Su 13 very wet all last night cold frosty to Days 30 32</p> <p>m 14 very cold at Lam Felberts Funeral 26 32</p> <p>tu 15 fine to Day John at Mill raiking Grisdt Peas 28 36</p> <p>w 16 fine frosty john at Guelph looking for straw cutter 28 40</p> <p>th 17 no Frost last night Indian summer Day smoky 34 54</p> <p>f 18 very fine cloudy calm John + Jean at Guelph for straw cutter 32 58</p> <p>Sa 19 wet last night rain to Day 32 46</p> <p>Su 20 rather fine cloudy creek running for first time 30 38</p> <p>M 21 hard frost 26 32</p> <p>tu 22 threshing at I. Cowes fine 32 40</p> <p>w 23 threshing at Wm Robertsons 32 38</p> <p>th 24 fine cloudy men Ploughing May at M. Nicols seeing zilby 32 38</p> <p>F 25 hard frost last night kille the ox AM raing ice 26 32</p> <p>Sa 26 very wet last night 34 40</p> <p>Su 27 slight frost 30 34 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1859</span></h2> <p>m 28 Frost but men Ploughing me draining 28 34</p> <p>tu 29 Frosty alittle finishes Ploughing spring field 28 40</p> <p>w 30 fine lill a frost 30 36</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decr</span></h2> <p>th 1 very cold most all Day 36 36</p> <p>F 2 snowing most all Day glafs falling all Day 32 16</p> <p>Sa 3 ground covered with snow. very frosty 6 10</p> <p>Su 4 rough snowy morring fair afterwards 14 24</p> <p>m 5 thawing mild foggy haze runing hard at night 32 36</p> <p>tu 6 good deal of snow last night nes comes about 2 Me Gonegal's sentence is commuted to 5 years Penetebtyart 22 28</p> <p>w 7 coldish all Day clear 20 24</p> <p>th 8 very hard frost last night clear above 4 18</p> <p>f 9 milder cloudy</p> <p>Sa 10 men at R{could be an B ?} Pendlands threshing, clear Frosty 10 18</p> <p>Threshin at Nimmo's in after {illegible} 18 28</p> <p>Su 11 clear mildish slight thaw snow soft but no rain 18 ^ 32 24 ^ 36</p> <p>m 12 cold blowing threshing at Nimmios in afternoon john + Jean at Mr Mc Whinney's 10 16</p> <p>t 13 {the 3 is blotted ink, looks more like a 6} men threshing Peas cold Grey clouds calm - below 4 22</p> <p>w 14 {4 is double ink as if overwriting on an error, look more like a 7} John at Mill with Peas Dull cloudy calm above 10 20 Sermon at church Mr Porteus Girl Babtered</p> <p>th 15 {the 5 is overwritting a 6} great spree at our town Fiddling Cancing +e 10 20</p> <p>f 16 mild 20 25</p> <p>Sa 17 threatens stern Nominates 2 counsellorship 20 30</p> <p>Su 18 heavy fall of soft snow with strong gale from the East snowed all night for 12 hours depth of snow 17 inches where not frifted 32 32</p> <p>m 19 sometimes spittering snow cloudy mild snow soft 30 32</p> <p>t 20 grey cloudy mild send 4 Dollars to Wm Marlun from I{could be a J} Train 30 32</p> <p>w 21 {1 is overwritting a 2} colder still cloudy good sleighing but deep 20 22</p> <p>th 22 {2 is overwritting a 3} cold clear we kill three Pigs 10 20</p> <p>f 23 {3 is overwritting a 4} moderate grey John buys threshing plower 18 28</p> <p>Sa 24 {4 is overwritting a 5} mild cloudy John buys threshing Plower</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decr - 1859</span></h2> <p>Su 25 {5 is overwritting a 6} no threshing mild 30 30</p> <p>m 26 {6 is overwritting a 7} Threshers here threshes all Day mild 20 30</p> <p>t 27 {7 is overwritting a 8} threshing 26 28</p> <p>w 28 {8 is overwritting a 9} finishes thresing in morning very cold at 0 2</p> <p>th 29 John goes for thrshing Power cold at 0 10</p> <p>f 30 cold Grey at 0 9</p> <p>S 31 very cold john at Blacksmiths fixing sstraw cutter below 6 0</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Newyears day 1860 Jany</span></h2> <p>Su 1 clear sunny all at church 0 10</p> <p>m 2 Wm Coiral + McGonegal our first fit very cold below 2 Election of counceller at kirkwall - below 12 10</p> <p>t 3 Election going on McMillan Elected by the casting vote of Reluring officer 0 10</p> <p>w 4 Grey cloudy moderate 8 14</p> <p>th 5 May + Jane goes to Nasagaway moderate 10 14</p> <p>f 6 Goes to John Dickson for Kirk seats, mild our women comes hom from Nasaagaway10 26</p> <p>Sa 7 Thaw raining all last night 34 36</p> <p>Su 8 still thaw mild no rain 34 38</p> <p>m 9 men at I Cowes threshing mild 34 38</p> <p>tu 10 very mild still thaw Collecting sear rents 40 40</p> <p>w 11 slight snow last night Frosty now 26 24</p> <p>F 13 at Mc Combs spree moderate. i am out at Rocton with money 26 24</p> <p>Sa 14 fine day 30 24</p> <p>tu 17 at Galt fine day finds out L. Eroarl 28 30</p> <p>F 20 Ms Nimmo's chopping Bee thawing 28 38</p> <p>Sa 21 at church thawing 32 38</p> <p>M 23 our annual Kirk meeting. Kills a Pig 32 36</p> <p>T 24 taking Potatoes in from Pitt very mild 34 46</p> <p>W 25 takes in all the Potatoes John Johnston and John Lee here. clear windy 31 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1860</span></h2> <p>th 20 fine but Frosty 24 28</p> <p>F 27 coolish clear joe Glencrofs here this night (27) Dick assualts Mrs Parker 24 26</p> <p>Sa28 a good deal of snow last night cutting chaff all day 24 26</p> <p>Su 29 clear mild in afternoon 14 34</p> <p>M 30 slight thaw last night freezing to day, men at swamp 20 24T 31 Cold cloudy men at swamp above 10 10</p> <p>==Feby== below 10 above 10</p> <p>w 1 very hard Frost men at Swamp below 10 above 10</p> <p>th 2 clear fine Frosts, men at swamp</p> <p>Fh 3 fine but cold + Frosty Paid 39 cents on Postage for 13 months arrears + 6 months advance on Help + spec. below 1 20</p> <p>Sa 4 fine M. Campbell here going home men at swamp 4 20</p> <p>Sat 5 Su 5 moderate snowing in afternoon 20 26</p> <p>M 6 Thaw last night cloudy Eclipse to night 36 34</p> <p>tu 7 Cloudy moderate John at Me Millans with oats 20 26</p> <p>tW 8 mild incling to fresh 30 34</p> <p>th 9 very sleighing gone near by cuttling chaff, our Soiree 38 37</p> <p>F 10 at Mc Queens with money Innes comes George Elliot here above 5 18</p> <p>Sa 11 John at Newhope with Hoops snowing some 10 20</p> <p>Su 12 find Innes at Church with us 20 26</p> <p>M 13 Kills our Pigs pretty cold but clear 12 24</p> <p>tu 14 cuts up the Pilgs T Little here for Potatoe</p> <p>W 15 th 16 F 17 cold to Day clear below 5 10</p> <p>Sa 18 very stormy snowing all Day john at New^(Hope) alone 16 20</p> <p>Su 19 clear all at home but John 20 26</p> <p>M 20 clear thawing men at swamp 20 34</p> <p>t 21 clear mild men at swamp 20 36</p> <p>W 22 John + me at Galt with Mr Innes and the Plough I by ^u Darwin's origin of species for 11/7h + Dawsons Archea for 10/7h very warm thawing strong all Day at night thunder 40 54</p> <p>th 23 cloudy getting colder all Day 40 30</p> <p>F 24 men at Hunters making sap troughs</p> <p>Sa 25 John Hauls sap troughs with waggon no cleighing now 20 24</p> <p>Su 26 taking Physic very squeemish 22 24 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feby 1860</span></h2> <p>m 27 very warm clear thawing John hauling trougphs 40 50</p> <p>t 28 cloudy thawing some rain at swamp for willows 40 42</p> <p>w 29 cloudy thawing ground quite black roads very muddy 40 46</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>th 1 very fine still thawing Crows now plenty 40 45</p> <p>F 2 clear fine sugar weather if one chose to tap Received from John Tennant #20 part payment on #50 Sees 7 wild geese 40 46</p> <p>Sa 3 fine mild 40 46</p> <p>Su 4 still mild looks quite like spring 40 46</p> <p>M 5 collectinf for show sees Blue Birds for first time at Padlar McDacralds visiting 28 50</p> <p>tu 6 Taps for sugar rain at night Jean makes 1/2 gall molofses 28 46</p> <p>w 7 puts rain acct of troughs poor run sees Blackbirds warm clear blowing 40 60</p> <p>th 8 gathers 14 Pails sap that run yesterday no run to day Mr. Porteus here visiting last night, hazzy to day 32 46</p> <p>Sees Pigeons flying, but some has seen them 3 days ago</p> <p>F9 collecting for show cold no sap 24 32</p> <p>Sa 10 cold cloudy hard frost 18 30</p> <p>Su 11 cold half cloudy snow last night 20 30</p> <p>M 12 very cold no thaw 18 26</p> <p>tu 13 still cold no sap Robt Balantyne here for cash 20 30</p> <p>W 14 poor run cloudy 22 34</p> <p>tu 10 Good run gets 46 pailfuls 30 40</p> <p>W F 16{6 overwritting a 7} very good run gets 59 pailfuls frogs whislen 30 55</p> <p>Sa 17 {7 overwritting an 8} still warm good run gets 57 Pails 30 55</p> <p>Su 18 {8 overwritting a 9} still warm Frogs whistling loud sap running 32 58</p> <p>M 19 {19 overwritting 20}Boiling yesterdays sap 32 pailsguls now to day some rain 32 58</p> <p>tu 20 cold, collecting for show no sap has in all 108 bls sugar 20 32</p> <p>W 21{1 overwritting an 2} very cold hard frost 20 22</p> <p>th 22{the 2nd overwritting 1} clear cold still no sap 22 38</p> <p>F 23 {3 overwriting a 4} clear milder gets 28 pails sap 28 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin_1859-1862_17.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1860</span></h2> <p>Sa 24 Bails our sap no run to Day Johns at Galt for seeds 22 30</p> <p>Su 25 cold frosty 22 30</p> <p>M 26 clear still frosty no run John Shingling 24 30</p> <p>tu 27 still cold some little Sap Posts a Letter to Grace Tennant R Chambers Roup 26 36</p> <p>W 28 colder. clear Barren weather 24 32</p> <p>th 29 a little warmer sap running a better Mr Taylor here lecturing John at Mill 30 38</p> <p>f 30 Great run last night and to Day gets 70 Pails 32 52</p> <p>Sa 31 very warm busy boiling gets 40 pails of sap</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>Su 1 no sermon, cool no sap Bails the old into {Trggie?} 30 36</p> <p>M 2 milder men begins to Plough I am Ditching cold 22 34</p> <p>t 3 warm gets 27 Pails ^(+10 more 37) sap sees lots of Flies laying eggs in creek 32 60</p> <p>W 4 Bails up our sap no run rain and wind at night Walter armstrong comes 32 50</p> <p>tu 5 growing weather Sugar seems to be over 32 50</p> <p>f 6 Walter Armstrong goes away makes a hot bed John at Riddes for siller 32 50</p> <p>7 Sa at Mr Whinney's sale fine Day 32 50</p> <p>8 Su a Day like summer warm growing Toads burring at night 40 66</p> <p>M 9 colder to day bails up the last sap to make Orenega z has made in all 180 lbs sugar + about 8 Gal. molasses + 10 Gal sr 34 46</p> <p>t 10 goes to the swamp for Soft Maple Trees to Plant mild 36 50</p> <p>w 12 plants some trees at smiddy with sandy clear 36 50</p> <p>th 12 Sows west field with spring wheat and seeds very windy 34 50</p> <p>f 13 coldish at Swamp for trees Plants them 34 48</p> <p>Sa 14 cold Frosty some snow last night 30 38</p> <p>Su 15 hard frost see above 1 inch thick clear 28 30</p> <p>M 16 finishes strain milder 32 48</p> <p>t 17 John fletting Mother Tennant Ploughing Mc Gonegals some thunder last night I began to dig Garden sacks {lussy langhey?} 34 48</p> <p>w 18 frosty last night clear digging in Garden 40 36</p> <p>19 th fine Day at Galt wanted to left Debentures, buys Bane Dust at # 2fr per Barrel gets Greys Bolany at 71 (?illegible) # 3 and Rapes seed 30 lb white clover 3 lb oldikes cloves, lt at 60 total # 11 50 55</p> <p>f 20 writes to Innes, rain last night fine growing now 50 62</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin_1859-1862_18.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1860</span></h2> <p>Sa 21 cloudy cooler moves out the Parliament house 36 30</p> <p>Su 22 M 23 Tu 24 W25 ^(Galt four) th 2 F Frosty at night all these Days and barren Glofs from 28 28 30</p> <p>th 26 Sows Peas and a few oats 32 34</p> <p>Fr 27 finishes dragging Peas 34 34</p> <p>Sa 28 at Rocton at Sgregullurer meeting 36 38</p> <p>Su 29 our folk at Puslinch hearing Mr Taylor Dooks 38 64</p> <p>M 30 Sows oats &amp; Grafs seeds 46 68</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>I have been asked by Alex Innes of Culrofs to keep a Register of the temperature at 9 P A..M. for the month of May for the purpose of comparing Beverly with Culrofs so for the month the Entries will be for 9 A.M. &amp; 2 P.M.</p> <p>T 1 cloudy drizzling rain Men sowing Plaster 40 44</p> <p>W 2 at Galt for 4 Trees 42 60</p> <p>th 3 Delving fine some rain near night 42 64</p> <p>F 4 goes a Fishing gets 17, Innes comes 62 74</p> <p>Sa 5 fine growing weather Sow 2 Maples tinged with green willows yelling green 62 74</p> <p>Su 6 warm takes Physic not at church 60 76</p> <p>M 7 very sultry goes to Galt with Innes buys {Mont?} come thunder &amp; rain gaze 70 87</p> <p>tu 8 comes from Galt great growing weather. Swallows gets first {illegible} more thunder in {lum?} 70 82</p> <p>W 9 goes a Fishing gets about 5 Doz warm growing sees King Birds Praird Taylors &amp; c ^(English) cherry trees blossoming thunde heavy rain last night 64 80</p> <p>th 10 Colt fair growing cooler 64 70</p> <p>F 11 cuts the Limbs has 23 Rams &amp; 19 Eives including my 2 sows Rapes 58 68</p> <p>Sa 12 every thing looking green growing weather men draggin Po Roloeland 64 68</p> <p>Su 13 fine growing at church 64 68</p> <p>M 14 John drilling ^(for) Potatoes Tennant at Stalkers ploughing 60 80</p> <p>tu 15 sets 15 Bu. Mechanics and some cups I Watson &amp; Roup 64 67</p> <p>W 16 sets some Potatoes John goes to R. Hunter's Roup 64 80</p> <p>th 17 finishes the Potatoes sets in all very bad with the toothache the woods looks glorious apple Cherry (Canidian in full blossom 60 66</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_19.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1861</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May March</span></h2> <p>F 18 very bad with toothache John Brings sand 60 70</p> <p>Sa 19 Rain last night and forenoon cloudy cool 56 56</p> <p>Su 20 cool threating rain near night Meg colts 50 54</p> <p>M 21 heavy rain last night cloudy cool all Day 44 43</p> <p>t 22 women white washing men pulling Red Root I go a fishing gets 9 fonds a cow of Wm Robinsons laird 50 68</p> <p>w 23 men puts up Bars in west field I am bad with sore back 60 68</p> <p>th 24 Queens Birthday at a fox nest gets non growing 60 70</p> <p>f 25 warm in Morning cloudy afternoon 60 76</p> <p>Sa 26 at church Bill Parks here I crack thund &amp; shower 60 80</p> <p>Su 27 fine coolish our Sacrament 60 72</p> <p>M 28 washes our Sheep warmish 62 74</p> <p>tu 29 John buildin shop foundation I am digging garden some lightning 58 72</p> <p>W 30 fine John Meg takes the horse</p> <p>W 30 John building cloudy threatening showers 60 78</p> <p>th 31 cool cloudy threatening rain clips the sheep 50 64</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>F 1 John Drilling for Turnips Drauthy looking I sow some beats in afternoon 66 72</p> <p>Sa 2 very Drauthy. sows 83 Drills of turnips 60 78</p> <p>Su 3 Drauthy but cloudy at church 60 70</p> <p>M 4 cloudy with a good deal of rain &amp; thunder John drags the Potatoes 58 64</p> <p>t 5 at Galt rack wool gets 29 cents per pound buys Johns Mortgage at {pulenduce} 58 64</p> <p>W 6 wool {darke?} cloud fine weather sows out the west field Turnips 64 64</p> <p>th 7 working statute Labour temparate 64 70</p> <p>F 8 working statute Labour cool cloudy 55 65</p> <p>Sa 9 Finishes Statute Labour very cool wind N.W. 50 60</p> <p>Su 10 cool &amp; very Drauthy wants rain badly 50 62</p> <p>M 11 warm Sultry looking like a change 60 80</p> <p>tu 12 very warm men driving muck very Drauthy 70 82</p> <p>W 13 warm Drauthy 66 80</p> <p>th 14 at Galt with Innefs Mortgage very warm 70 84</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_20.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1860</span></h2> <p>F 15 cloudy Wm Park comes &amp; D Brydon Thunder an some rain 63 80</p> <p>Sa 16 cloudy all day mild George Tenant comes 60 74</p> <p>Su 17 clear Drauthy ground getting Dry again New minister here 60 78</p> <p>M 18 cloudy John drilling Turnips at Stable I sow 18 Drels with some Dust 65 78</p> <p>t 19 cloudy at Margt Roberts Funeral 67 78</p> <p>W 20 John at Mill writes to A. Glen. &amp; Jeffray 66 74</p> <p>t 21 at Hamilton with Innef's Mortgage to register George Tennant Georg goes with us going to Scotland, cool cloudy 60 72</p> <p>F 22 cool Drauthy no signs of rain getting burnt up 60 70</p> <p>Sa 23 warmer drauthy John at Mill 60 74</p> <p>Su 24 Very warm no surmon 64 84</p> <p>M 25 at Puslinch lake warm 64 82</p> <p>t 26 cloudy in morning Drauthy afterwards 60 74</p> <p>W 27 warm men ploughing 60 80</p> <p>th 28 Georgina goes away John &amp; Jane goes with her to Guelph very hot I take Physic looks like thunder at night Great Eastern arrive at N.york 60 88</p> <p>F 29 a fine heavy rain this morning &amp; a good many showers thro the day. after a very severe drouth, Turnips sown 1st June scarcely brourded yet, Pasture burnt up Barly &amp; sping wheat thought past redemption, we'll see what the rain does 60 78</p> <p>Sa 30 clear breezy cool at church 60 78</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>Su 1 clear moderate at church sees a Comet at night about N.W. 64 78</p> <p>M 2 cloudy in afternoon Sets up Potatoes G. Tennant here about his wife 64 78</p> <p>tu 3 seed looks like rain a sligh shower John at Saw Mill 69 78</p> <p>W 4 cloudy cool John at Sawmill Mr + Mrs Porteres here thunder and rain at 6 A.M. 60 70</p> <p>th 5 men begins to mow clean 60 74</p> <p>F 6 men mowing 62 74</p> <p>Sa 7 Raking in forenoon hauls 4 loads in afternoon cool 60 68</p> <p>Su 8 George Tennant's Barn Stables sheds all burnt last night fire seen between 9 + 10 night, fine shower this day cool 55 68</p> <p>m 9 Bedding people to George Tennants Bee cool 50 68</p> <p>t 10 at Little Scotland Bidding to Bee men thinning Turnips 50 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_21.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1860</span></h2> <p>W 11 John Tennant at Tennant &amp; Bee us Raking hay 60 70</p> <p>tu 12 J Chambers at Tennant hauling Bee The rest mowing. cool 50 70</p> <p>F 13 Taking in hay &amp; raking 50 74</p> <p>Sa 14 at Rockton Paying interest in kirk Loan men takes in the last of the hay has in all 16 loads 60 76</p> <p>Su 15 warm sultry thunder at night 60 78</p> <p>m 16 thinning Turnips in forenoon {Tenand?} his uncles, warm heavy shower last night 60 80</p> <p>tu 17 warm clear gets our clock cleaned 60 80</p> <p>w 18 Sun eclipsed. Very Wet in afternoon, lighting at night 60 68</p> <p>t 19 very warm, clear, thinning Turnips at Staber 70 80</p> <p>F 20 Marion &amp; Jane at Dundof very warm men at Tennants Barn raising 70 86</p> <p>Sa 21 Jane &amp; me at Golt lifts #1100 Debentures Shower 70 86</p> <p>Su 22 fine at church 70 80</p> <p>m 23 Marion &amp; me at Dundofs get Debenture No 508 for 1100 people busy with harvest wheat lookmoell our people begins to cust wheat 60 63</p> <p>tu 24 cradling wheat sadly kill + out cool 60 70</p> <p>w 25 cradling, this is my Birth day on which I enter on my 60th year verify I am getting old But to Day i have raked and bound after a crondle 60 70</p> <p>th 26 takes in one load of wheat Some rain cradling afternoon 60 70</p> <p>F 27 cool cradling forenoon taking in wheat afternoon 60 78</p> <p>Sa 28 cool takes in wheat all that is {ceit?} 60 72</p> <p>Su 29 very heavy rain last night very cool cloudy No preaching to day 60 70</p> <p>M 30 finishes cutting fall wheat poor crop 60 78</p> <p>tu 31 John cultivating men cutting Peas in afternoon. Gets a letter from Innes 60 80</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt</span></h2> <p>W 1 men cutting Peas very cool harvest weather 60 70</p> <p>tu 2 takes in the last of the Fall wheat rent cutting Peas 60 74</p> <p>f 3 bad with toothache &amp; Dysentery wet in forenoon 60 72</p> <p>Sa 4 men finishes cutting Peas fine weather I bad with Dysentery 62 80</p> <p>Su 5 I am not at church warm clear 62 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_22.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt 1860</span></h2> <p>M 6 taking in Peas warm clear 65 86</p> <p>tu 7 finishes taking peas at noon rain &amp; thunder after we have 17 loads of Peas, Elliot Morton comes 72 90</p> <p>W 8 begins to cradle wheat cool clear 70 82</p> <p>Th 9 Rain last night cradls spring wheat afternoon 70 80</p> <p>F 10 crating spring wheat cool 60 70</p> <p>Sa 11 in forenoon John Ploughing in Orchard men cradling oats. in afternoon taking in spring wheat, cool 60 70</p> <p>Su 12 at church cool cloudy threatening rain. 55 70</p> <p>M 13 Rain Cool night with distant thunder very cool 55 63</p> <p>tu 14 cutting spring wheat and oats 50 63</p> <p>W 15 taking in spring wheat &amp; oats 50 70</p> <p>th 16 takes in all the oats 50 72</p> <p>F 17 may at Marlin Nichols we cutting spring wheat hearing thunder &amp; rain last night 60 80</p> <p>Sa 18 Finishes cutting Spring wheat 60 80</p> <p>Su 19 Sultry her at church 60 82</p> <p>M 20 heavy rain &amp; thunder last night 65 80</p> <p>tu 21 threshes here in afternoon threshes 140 Bushels 65 80</p> <p>W 22 finishes hauling spring wheat. clear fan 68 78</p> <p>t 23 warm Sultry no spectator comes John cultivating {shears?} the lambs 68 82</p> <p>F 24 heavy rain &amp; thunder last night fair &amp; warm this forenoon but heavy rain and thunder afternoon the swallows &amp; {Whifferwills?} seems now to have left very growing weather but some signs of rot on Potatoe shows 68 80</p> <p>Sa 25 Cool cloudy ground soaked with rain, some currants still on bushes 60 68</p> <p>Su 26 Cool cloudy at church 60 70</p> <p>M 27 some rain last night to Day breezy cool clear drought 60 65</p> <p>tu 28 Golt fair fine clear John begins to sow wheat 60 70</p> <p>W 29 John sows and drags Orchard cool 55 65</p> <p>Th 30 Sowen wheat at 16 acre field John cultivating it in May at Bell Cowe last night 60 75</p> <p>F 31 Great rain ^(&amp; thunder) last night Ms W Cowe has a son. Sowing grofs The ground soaked with rain cannot Sow wheat 60 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_23.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Setpr 1860</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 men Ploughing our ground too wet to sow wool 38 {illegible number}</p> <p>Su 2 no preaching here. Light frost last night John &amp; Jean at Sebs 32 64</p> <p>M 3 finishes sowing wheat, sows on 16 acre field 28 Bu of which 18 is soules and 10 Beard cool clear 45 72</p> <p>T 4 cool cloudy Jhenny Innes here, John waterfurrowing wheat 50 74</p> <p>W 5 Jean &amp; John goes to Scarboro I take them to Flainboro I get Muggy</p> <pre> J Wallace takes away the sheer warm clear 60 75 </pre> <p>th 6 clear warm Stalker here Ploughing 60 80</p> <p>F 7 cool clear till towards night thencloudy threatening rain 60 70</p> <p>Sa 8 a very steady wet Day till afternoon then fair 50 65</p> <p>Su 9 at church cool and fair but roads very muddy 50 65</p> <p>M 10 going round with Petition for Township meeting for Mr Rinloue 45 60</p> <p>tu 11 cool cloudy 45 55</p> <p>W 12 very cool John &amp; Jean comes from Scarboro 45 60</p> <p>th 13 cool cloudy men Ploughing 45 60</p> <p>f 14 men Ploughing clear 50 65</p> <p>Sa 15 clear brezzy John goes for lumber Stalker at Mrs Mc Kinley's Biel 55 75</p> <p>Su 16 heavy rain last night cloudy at church 50 70</p> <p>M 17 clear John &amp; Jean at Mitchels people speaking of rot on the Potatoes ours not bad yet, sees a humming Bird tis late 48 70</p> <p>tu 18 Starts this morning to the Exibition at Hamilton. a splendid show Sees the Prince of Wales thinks if he had been born in my own grade he was likely to turn out a canny weel doing hiel, but had he does not seem to have any thing very superior about him, warm 60 73</p> <p>W 19 still Hamilton still warm fine the Prince on the grounds 60 70</p> <p>th 20 got home last night. cool, very Rainy Day 45 52</p> <p>F 21 cool Digs 20 Bushes for Pigs Some hail showers 45 52</p> <p>Sa 22 John at Mill. cloudy blowing mild 50 62</p> <p>Su 23 fixing fl at church cloudy 50 60</p> <p>M 24 fixing floor of Pigstye showery some thunder at night 50 64</p> <pre> John Gilbert Junior that our Dog Major was th with their Dog last Saturday - 22nd and their Dog being mad it is probable ours was bit </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_24.pdf</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septr 1860</span></h2> <p>tu 25 John and the women at Galt, Showery 45 55</p> <p>W 26 Childrens Soiree at our school Yates here mending machine 50 60</p> <p>th 27 mixes lime Yates here fixed {fumes?} 45 55</p> <p>fr 28 Lowers lime cool breezy 40 50</p> <p>Sa 29 at church frost last night Blackens tomatoes 40 50</p> <p>Su 30 out Sacrament John cripple with a Boil on his knee 38 48</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr</span></h2> <p>M 1 Wet in forenoon. in afternoon John at Cowes threshing 38 52</p> <p>t 2 John at Cowes threshing in forenoon threshing Peas with our machine here in afternoon 40 60</p> <p>W 3 threshes our Barrack of Peas in forenoon then haul {Stains?} for house foundation 40 65</p> <p>th 4 Threshes the Barley takes all Day 45 60</p> <p>F 5 Mr Lambert here building foundation gets a letter from J Tennant 45 65</p> <p>Sa 6 at Richard Hunters funeral John at Mill 50 60</p> <p>Su 7 at church 40 60</p> <p>M 8 we dig a load of Potatoes John at Mm Robson's Racking in afternoon</p> <pre> I write to John Tennant at Brucemines </pre> <p>tu 9 John at Galt with Barley we dig 30 Bu Potatoes, Then rains 40 50</p> <p>W 10 Digging Potatoes Guelfs we take up 100 Bus 45 50</p> <p>th 11 Diggin cold ^{frost} hail shower takes up 100 Bushels 40 58</p> <p>F 12 Digging finer to Day Digs 100 Bushels 40 55</p> <p>Sa 13 Digging good Day 100 Bushels 45 55</p> <p>Su 14 at church, yesterday Jem Black Burned him self to Death in a logheap 50 60</p> <p>m 15 Digging takes up 100 Bu we gulf 50 60</p> <p>Su 16 D at church 45 55</p> <p>tu 16 Digging takes up 100 Bushel we gulf finish is our Potatoes 45 55</p> <pre> xfixing for show </pre> <p>W 17 finishes our potatoes has about 6 or 700 Bu x 40 50</p> <pre> fixing for show </pre> <p>th 18 at our show gets prize for Turnips, fine Day x 48 55</p> <p>F 19 puts up our Pigs to feed at ours show 48 55</p> <p>Sa 20 we pull some apples stopt with rain clouds puts up our Pigs to feed 40 50</p> <p>Su 21 Dull Day some rain at church Wm Chambers comes at night 40 50</p> <p>M 22 John goes to the Jury men takes up a few Turnips foggy 40 55</p> <pre> Wm Chambers at Robsons threshing with our horses in the afternoon </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_25.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Oct 1860</span></h2> <p>m 23 Nasty Drizzling rain all Day I'm at Robson's threshing 40 55</p> <p>tu 24 Taking up Turnips nasty darty job warmish 45 60</p> <p>w 25 men Ploughing forenoon then takes in 200 Bu Turnips</p> <pre> I pull &amp; pits 14 Bu grafted apples has in all 40 Bu. apples now 40 55 </pre> <p>th 26 Takes in 135 Bushels Turnips 40 55</p> <p>f 27 Takes in 270 Bushel Turnips 45 60</p> <p>Sa 28 men Ploughing in forenoon then takes in 135 B Tur</p> <p>Su 28 I Keep house women at Church 45 60</p> <p>M 29 Very Wet last night men Ploughing, then takes 135 ^(B. Turnips) 45 60</p> <p>tu 30 I killing a Beef to {Nirnns?} Men taking up Turnips warm 50 65</p> <p>w 31 very warm takes in 315 Bushels Turnips 60 70</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov</span></h2> <p>th 1 takes up the last of the west Turnips hauls 130 ^(150) Bushels 55 65</p> <p>f 2 takes in 295 ^(70 Bushels) B Turnips {fen?} warm 53 68</p> <p>Sa 3 writes to Inc Stewarttamilton and Alex Innes, we take in the last of west field go Bu. Total in field 1320 Bushels fine 55 68</p> <pre> very wet all last night, men cleans Peas then I Plough John comes from {gurg?} 50 60 </pre> <p>Su 4 at church</p> <p>m 5 taking up Turnips at Stable Pine 50 55</p> <p>tu 6 takes all the Turnips at Stable has in all 540 Bu. in Stable Field</p> <pre> has in all 1800 Bushels of which about 1450 is at now Stable and 35 at old Stable </pre> <p>w 7 taking Potatoes from Pits takes in 90 B. By Potates 45 58</p> <p>th 8 taking in Potatoes takes in 90 B. waled Potatoes 30 48</p> <p>f 9 at Potatoes cold rain near night takes in 84 B. 28 43</p> <p>Sa 10 Kills 2 Pigs very wet last night cloudy 35 40</p> <p>Su 11 at church mild cloudy 40 50</p> <p>m 12 taking in Potatoes cold frosty last night 35 46</p> <p>tu 13 takes in the last of Potatoes has 300 B in our cellar, takes up Beets 35 48</p> <p>w 14 clear warm frost last night ^(men Ploughing), writes J Martin with money ^(to aunt) 34 50</p> <p>th 15 coolish cloudy 36 48</p> <p>f 16 I begin to make a Ditch for creek 32 36</p> <p>Sa 17 Ditching men Ploughing 38 50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_26.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1860</span></h2> <p>Su 18 Sandy Glenn came here last night 38 44</p> <p>M 19 Charlzaur horse found hanged this morning 34 44</p> <p>tu 20 at Doris not 34 44</p> <p>w 21 at Rocton court Tennant wins his Plea 36 46</p> <p>tu 20 at Rocton court Tennant wins his Plea 36 46</p> <p>W 21 at Cories threshing Peas 30 40</p> <p>th 22 hard frost, cold Sandy goes away 28 36</p> <p>F 23 still cold cloudy 24 32</p> <p>Sa 24 very cold I go to Kirk wall mugged 12 18</p> <p>Su 25 Still cold cloud windy 13 20</p> <p>M 26 rather milder some snow 28 34</p> <p>tu 27 John at Nemmos threshing Stalker I set up Sugar boughs at J Dicksons threshing 28 30</p> <p>w 28 John gets a Belt at wardrops fine clear frosty 24 34</p> <p>th 29 cool cloudy 26 30</p> <p>F 30 Do Da 24 30</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 got a pair of Boots from A Smith Price &amp; 43/4 26 30</p> <p>Su 2 at church 22 30</p> <p>M 3 ground Black roads rough. 26 30</p> <p>T 4 threshes some oats with machine Some snow 26 30</p> <p>W 5 ground white with slight snow 28 30</p> <p>th 6 cloudy moderate Leon get Porcupine guills 26 20</p> <p>f 7 John fixing Henhouse 26 30</p> <p>Sa 8 mild cloudy - John at Henhouse 26 30</p> <p>Su 9 at church thawing a little at noon 28 34</p> <p>m 10 a good fall of Snow last night good sleighing 30 32</p> <p>t 11 hard frost last night clear to Day Mc Whinny here 12 22</p> <p>w 12 John hauls firewood good sleighing, some snow falls 18 28</p> <p>th 13 Ken Chambers came last night. cold heavy snow showers 14 18</p> <p>f 14 very hard frost last night threshing at Kirk wall below 10 above {illegible number}</p> <p>sa 15 {mildiv?} Alex Glendurming comes above 4 20</p> <p>Su 16 no preaching mild 10 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_27.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decm 1860</span></h2> <p>m 17 Sandy goes away mild men at firewood 10 32</p> <p>t 18 Dull cloudy men gathering firewood mild 26 30</p> <p>w 19 Showering very rainy in afternoon, big saw board 34 38</p> <p>th 20 Showering all Day cloudy 34 36</p> <p>f 21 fine in forenoon. Snows all afternoon 28 30</p> <p>sa 22 at church fine day John hauling firewood 28 30</p> <p>Su 23 at church 20 30</p> <p>M 24 collecting {Leat?} rents gets #38 John at Galt 22 28</p> <p>tu 25 Christmass day John &amp; Jean at Robt Chamber's, Robt Ridder Pays me 5th, instalmenant {F.?} Stalkers Mortgage #130 20 22</p> <p>w 26 mild to Day, Kills {Nemero's?} Pig 22 30</p> <p>th 27 at Galt {Bageys?} a Buggy for # 22 Pays Chbot Chamber's Journal &amp; Reporter for next year Buys the {cruize?}of the Betsy by Hugh Miller for 1 1/4 Dollar 22 26</p> <p>F 28 Cutting oats &amp; Pea straw all Day 22 30</p> <p>Sa 29 moderate weather cloudy collecting seat rents gets #28 gets a hawk from Stolker 26 30</p> <p>Su 30 at church rather cold 20 26</p> <p>M 31 John at Mill takes the hawk to P. Ballantyne {gregery?} and niece comes above 12 18</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan'y 1861</span></h2> <p>Tu 1 New years day dine day Shoolmaster here at night 14 28</p> <p>W 2 mild frezz foes away, Jean takes her home. Rain 20 36</p> <p>Th 3 Kills the Pigs Pays J. McMillan Globe club and six months Postage on Globe &amp; Reporter 20 26</p> <p>F 4 John takes Hogs to Brock road hard frost above 10 20</p> <p>Sa 5 very mild weather to Day cloudy 20 30</p> <p>Su 6 Elders ordained mild 26 30</p> <p>M 7 Thaw last night and to Day. Electing counciller Takes R Riddle account of money Paid on F Stalkers mortgage 36 38</p> <p>tu 8 Election closes McMillan beats Merzer 28 30</p> <p>w 9 Elects P Pentland Truster for our Shool 20 26</p> <p>Th 10 at Racton Pays#12 to Treasurer on Kirk debt attends {Shew?} ^moe meeting Malcolm Campbell foes out &amp; comes back with cold 20 12</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>David Martin Diary, 1859-1862 David Martin_1859-1862_28.pdf</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan 7 1861</span></h2> <p>F 11 cold sputtering snow all Day men hauling firewood above 4 10</p> <p>Sa 12 cold clear sunny, hard frost but calm above 8 4</p> <p>Su 13 tremendous frost clear below 20 low 4</p> <p>M 14 threshing here finishes above 20 30</p> <p>T 15 Foggy ice on trees cutting Pea straw in afternoon 26 30</p> <p>W 16 raining ice all night trees laden till afternoon by which turn it thawed off roads slushy, snowin at night 30 38</p> <p>Th 17 frosty cloudy 28 34</p> <p>F 18 chorings cutting Pea straw in afternoon 26 30</p> <p>Sa 19 getting colder good sleighing 20 26</p> <p>Su 20 at church 20 28</p> <p>M 21 May &amp; me at Dundas cold gets # 49 yr man begins for shed to take out timber 10 20</p> <p>tu 22 hard frost Libby Tad and Mr. Laidlow here men at timber below 8 20</p> <p>W 23 men 2 at timber cold blowing clear below 4 26</p> <p>t 24 very snowy all day heavy in afternoon {Cassfiel?} James &amp; Anderson comes 10 34</p> <p>F 25 clear cold. men at timber Anderson &amp; e goes to Milton 10 24</p> <p>Sa 26 at church {la?} Preaches 10 18 28</p> <p>Su 27 our Sacrament clear 2 20</p> <p>M 28 at Kirk meeting men at timber 4 26</p> <p>T 29 mild R. Chambers hauling timber men leaving 14 32</p> <p>W 30 snowing &amp; drifting almost all day men hauling ember 20 30</p> <p>th 31 fine day, Numerous chopping Bet, show at Kirk &amp; ^(Jean at it) wall John 12 20</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>F 1 men hauling timber heavy snow in afternoon, above 8 22</p> <p>Sa 2 men finishes hauling timber Snow 17 inches deep with a crust on it 12 26</p> <p>Su 3 good winter day at church 14 24</p> <p>M 4 Kills 2 Pigs Campele {Inness?} comes and goes for home 20 31</p> <p>t 5 John at Brock Road with Potatoes mild 20 30</p> <p>W 6 Tom Nicol &amp; Esther here John &amp; May at Golf for Plaster, ^(some snow) 22 32</p> <p>Th 7 I believe this day without exception is the severest I have yet seen in Canada. It has blown a gale all Day often with snow and always drifting, with intense cold at 8 AM. The glass stood 8 above zero but fell all Day till at 4 P.M. it stood at 14 below zero. we shall yet hear of many deaths from freezing this day at 9 P.M the glass at 18 below 0 above 8 below 4</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb 7 1861</p> <p>F8 the glass {thermometer} rose during night to 12 below and during the Day has got to 3 above. dull {closely?} I hauls some fire wood belows 12 above 3</p> <p>Sa 9 John hauling fire wood Bill chopping, milder cloudy above 14 24 {these daily figures range in temperature that day}</p> <p>Su 10 Strange country, thawing warm sunny 44 50</p> <p>M 11 raining like mad almost all day cut some oats in afternoon 44 46</p> <p>T 12 mild some cuts oats +Pea straws in forenoom John hauls some firewood 32 38</p> <p>W 13 John at Brock road with spring wheat gets {Q? or 9}3 cents per bushel 30 33</p> <p>th 14 mild John hauls fire wood {Bill?} fill up load of potatoes 30 32</p> <p>f 15 mild men at R Penland {Pentland} and threshing snowing in afternoon send to New York for book 32 34</p> <p>Sa 16 men brings a load of straw from RPentland in afternoon John takes a load of potatoes to Mc Millan, still very mild but though the glass every day points to thaw there is no snow melting but spiders and some other crawlers is going on the snow daily 30 35</p> <p>Su 17 still mild at church 30 31</p> <p><br />M 18 mild John hauling cord wood 30 30</p> <p>t 19 mild John hauling wood Bill chopping. 30 30</p> <p>w 20 mild snow showers every day 30 30</p> <p>Th 21 blowing more snow 26 30</p> <p>F 22 John making cultivator snowing steady from {E?} afternoon snow very deep about 7 feet 26 30</p> <p>Sa 23 a real thaw, raining all day and often very heavy 32 36</p> <p>Su 24 a pretty hard sf snap frosty 10 22</p> <p>M 25 mild again John hauling soft firewood 22 32</p> <p>tu 26 clear sunny warm, thaw by sun John hauling 30 44</p> <pre> John at Lindsays Mill racking. get a load of potatoes </pre> <p>W 27 May + me at J. Nicol's very fine mild day, R Chambers 30 50</p> <p>th 28 very mild been thawing strong, crows come 43 52</p> <p>F2 March</p> <p>F 1 John + me at Galt, ward meeting at Kirkwall about Clergy reserve money, steady thaw snow going fast away 34 46</p> <p>Sa 2 very warm for the season, makes hole in Turniphouse for under water 46 32</p> <p>Su 3 very wet all last night a thorough thaw all the streams running from bank to braeee fields blackening fast sees a grey bird and Bill says he has seen blue birds 46 32</p> <p>M 4 Yanky President Lincoln elected, thaw stopped getting frosty towards night 36 30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1861</span></h2> <p>tu 5 Pretty cold &amp; frosty to Day creek gorged and flowering over road 22 20</p> <p>W 6 cold windy, creek fallen again 20 26</p> <p>th 7 very hard frost last night, clear &amp; fine today freezing in shade but thawing a little sun 0 18</p> <p>F 8 got a Langholm Newspaper last night recording the Death of Uncle Matthew Elliot aged on the 17th Jany aged 93 years thawing to Day threateng rain John &amp; Sean at Mill 28 44</p> <p>Sa 9 threshing Peas in afternoon mild. 30 36</p> <p>Su 10 fine day. not very well 30 34</p> <p>M 11 Bill hauling wood temperate 30 32</p> <p>T 12 Pretty cold. going to Maggy Cowes wedding 28 30</p> <p>W 13 Kills Saving cord wood with circular saw saws 18 cord 30 32</p> <p>th 14 Kills big sow, weight 400 lbs Minister at the Ross's 30 36</p> <p>F 15 John &amp; William at Robsons &amp; Cowes sawing cordwood 30 36</p> <p>Sa 16 men cleaning Peas getting cold in afternoon 30 30</p> <p>Su 17 hard frost cold all Day St Patrick's day above 4 10</p> <p>M 18 Very hard frost last night cold all Day. May at {Mc Georges?} below 4 above 2</p> <p>T 19 Still frosty Men getting joists in swamp 12 20</p> <p>W 20 John &amp; Jean at at Preston for Bone dustgets a ton for $20 20 30</p> <p>Th 21 Snow last night at the Funeral at G Jamieson's daughter 24 34</p> <p>F 22 clear milder men bring home oak Winter beam 25 40</p> <p>Sa 23 Raining last night and some to Day puts beam on Barn loft 36 40</p> <p>Su 24 cold to Day thaws a little in the sun 20 30</p> <p>M 25 mild Taps for Sugar in afternoon 30 40</p> <p>tu 26 Very wet all last night and forenoon, empties Sap troughs 36 48</p> <p>W 27 no sugar to day wet at night emptied troughs again gets 12 nails 36 40</p> <p>th 28 cutting Pea straw taps Janes Bush we gather 23 Pails 30 36</p> <p>F 29 Bailing gathers 23 pailfuls 32 44</p> <p>F 29 poor sun very wet with heavy thunder in after noon gets 12 p 36 44</p> <p>Sa 30 windy, cold gathers 4 pails, empties the rest half rain water 30 34</p> <p>Su 31 at Church cool 30 34</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1861</span></h2> <p>{illegible day of week} 1 Snowing almost all Day, Sweeps the troughs near night 34 34</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 2 Gathers 30 pails Boiling men sowing grass seed on 32 44</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 3 good run gets 60 pails 30 34</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 4 fine day good run gets 50 pails 34 48</p> <p>{illegible day of week} 5 John Sells the Steer to Mc Millen. gets 44 pails of Sap 34 44</p> <p>Sa 6 Mc Millan takes the Steer away. gets 30 packs of sap 34 48</p> <p>Su 7 No Sap running to Day rain in afternoon at church hears one whistler 34 46</p> <p>M 8 Empties rain out of trough Dull cloudy no run, weighs our Sugar has 114 lbs from 237 pails of Sap. the other 20 pails being made into molass {molasses}. the sap this year is very strong being nearby one pounnd to two pails Jane has made 30 lbs which {matches?} our total sap to date 144 lbs. Daffodil painting up yellow 36 46</p> <p>Tu 9 mild growing no sap, cuts oats hay &amp; Pea straw in afternoon 36 46</p> <p>W 10 clear sunny little frost last night 36 56</p> <p>Th 11 gathers 14 pails of poor sap, makes it molasses mild growing warm 36 60</p> <p>F 12 gets 8 pails sap makes it vinegar Sugar time over {illegible} pails out her sprouts 38 60</p> <p>Sa 13 rain last night, frogs whistling, Very growing clear breezy men begins to Plough sod 40 62</p> <p>Su 14 mild at Church Fort Sumptor {Sumter} taken yesterday 38 54</p> <p>M 15 men stoning Potatoe land brings Pots from bush 34 45</p> <p>t 16 men Ploughing Potatoe I Plant trees Mrs Watson here 34 41</p> <p>W 17 men Ploughing, wind north barren weather 34 46</p> <p>Th 18 men Ploughing takes Potatos No {illegible} comes forenoon snowing all forenoon 36 45</p> <p>F 19 takes Potatoes to Kirkwall, George Elliot here paying interest 36 45</p> <p>Sa 20 John Cultivating turnip ground for for Spring wheat, has a bad cold Hears Fort Sumptor {Sumter} is taken on 36 30</p> <p>Su 21 has been poorly same day. with a cold, at home, very fine 40 65</p> <p>M 22 men Sowing Spring wheat very warm and windy, slight thunder 40 75</p> <p>Tu 23 men Stowingsowing Grass seed cloudy calm. begins to dig Garden 40 60</p> <p>W 24 John rolling Spring wheat Sees three Barn Swzllows. breezy cool thunder &amp; rain last night 40 60</p> <p>th 25 clear breezy John finishes rolling Wm {William} 35 36</p> <p>F 26 digging Berry Bushes Sows some Peas 36 60</p> <p>Sat 27 dragging &amp; cultivating Peas, Rain &amp; Thunder near night 38 62</p> <p>Su 28 Very wet last night growing weather 38 65</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1861</span></h2> <p>M 29 John at {Peacton?Rockton} for Siller 2 graft some apple Trees 40 75</p> <p>T 30 John Rolling Peas I go a Fishing gets none 40 60</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>W 1 ground white with snow in morning thaws before night 32 40</p> <p>th 2 about one each of ice this morning barren weather Uranus double Halo {the sun} 30 45</p> <p>F 3 men begins to Plough Turnip land, groundf too wet to sow Pease 32 30</p> <p>Sa 4 men Ploughing Turnip land ice last night 32 33</p> <p>Sa 5 Sunny clear temparate 32 33</p> <p>M 6 rather growing to Day raining in afternoon men PLouhging 36 38</p> <p>t 7 Very wet last night Showery to day Preston &amp; Donald at course 38 34</p> <p>W 8 in Bed all day from folly last night 40 36</p> <p>th 9 clear breezy men stoning 40 60</p> <p>F 10 men finishes sowing Peas raining in afternoon 38 {55?}</p> <p>Sa 11 men sowing Plaster I go a fishing gets about 20 Sees {Chimla? Chimney?} Swallows 40 65</p> <p>Su 12 at church growing but the Spring is very backward willows pretty green. Very little green on any other 40 60</p> <p>M 13 cloudy with drizzling rain Sees humming Bird &amp; Kingbird Post $3 Dollars for Naturalist 35 50</p> <p>Tu 14 Diggin in Garden all Day men stoning clover. 40 60</p> <p>W 15 Digging fine in forenoon very windy and threatening rain AP 40 66 The woods has just a slight tinge of Green with the exception of Willows. while last year they were quite splendid at same Date</p> <p>th 16 The Maiden breaks the Buggy Shaft cool Showery men Stoning 56 48</p> <p>F 17 John &amp; Jean at Galt clear breezy men stoning gets the first rhubarb 40 55</p> <p>Sa 18 clear breezy John dragging Turnip land, swallows in barn 40 54</p> <p>Su 19 clear cool at chuch 40 56</p> <p>M 20 John Drilling Potatoe land 2 go a fihsen gets five Dozen 40 60</p> <p>T 21 Men hauling dung {inserted above "for tatoes"} the rest cutting Potatoes warmed 45 65</p> <p>W 22 Planting Potatoes all Day 30 70</p> <p>Th 23 finishes planting Potatoes Plants in all 39 Bushels, warm 36 74</p> <p>F 24 Queens Birth Day Men {Sodgering? Soldering?} at Rocton {Rockton}, Meg colts 50 70</p> <p>Sa 25 Men working turnip land at church 50 70</p> <p>She 26 our Sacrament Mr Lee here 54 70</p> <p>M 27 goes a fishing gets five Dozen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1861</span></h2> <p>{illegible} 28 John Dullny for Turnips I pail Red root 56 68</p> <p>{illegible} 29 Towing Turnips and Bone Dust 52 70</p> <p>{illegible} 30 Towing Turnips all Day warmish 52 72</p> <p>{illegible} 31 John at Brock road with wheat {Wn?} &amp; me finishes sowing Fir 60 74 {written above} pulling red root PM nips {rows?} in all 12. 00</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>{illegible} 1 washes our Sheep cloudy pulling red root in afternoon 55 72</p> <p>{illegible} 2 at church Minister going to Montreal next Thursday to consumate the union with Free church, fine rain at night 55 74</p> <p>{illegible} 3 John at Brock road for Bridge Lumber for Road in Swamp I go a fishing has a good take &amp; some big one gets 56 trouts 36 73</p> <p>Tu 4 Men hauling Muck, cherry &amp; apple trees in full blossom this is later I think the woods was a forward last year and 17th May 50 72</p> <p>W 5 clips the Sheep, cloudy cool with heavy showers cuts the Lamb's tails has 40 and the {pet?}= 41 50 60 going to Lucknow tomorrow</p> <p>Th 6 Gone to the Huron cloudy 50 68</p> <p>F 7 Drawing out Dung Goslings all gone, sky Clear 50 70</p> <p>Sa 8 Very warm to Day Clear with a breese of wind 55 80</p> <p>Su 9 Warm and Clear with slite brese from the East 70 86</p> <p>M 10 very warm and dry with Some wind 68 86</p> <p>T 11 Warm and Sultry 70 86</p> <p>W 12 Light Shower Last night with Litening Lightning 60 70</p> <p>Th 13 Cool Last night A Change 50 62</p> <p>F 14 {fercy?} Like rain but pafses of {Soroing Plarster ?} on the Turnips, wants rain very bad 42 70</p> <p>Sa 15 A good thunder Shower this morning 62 82</p> <p>Su 16 Light Clouds Cool and Pleasant 55 66</p> <p>M 17 Cool and light clouds Men Workking of the Roads 45 64</p> <p>Tu 18 Cool and Cloudy like rain 50 62</p> <p>W 19 Very Warm finished the Road Work 50 80</p> <p>Th 20 Return from Huron with Mrs Armstrong Mr Notman at Kirkwail Can {illegible} to Election 50 88</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1861</span></h2> <p>F 21 clear Sunny 50 78</p> <p>Sa 22 at the Funeral of Mr McGonegal's child who was accidentally burned to Death, warm clear 60 80</p> <p>Su 23 at church cloudy in morning clear after cool 50 73</p> <p>M 24 choring garden clear cool {V?} Bay 50 75</p> <p>Tu 25 choring at {2nd?} nights for pills to May 52 84</p> <p>W 26 May &amp; Mary at P. Pentland's I choring, cool 50 78</p> <p>Th 27 getting drougthy Spring crops suffering 50 78</p> <p>F 28 very dry cuts thrissels P.M. at Lowes raining afternoon 55 78</p> <p>Sa 29 cutting thistles among peas very dry send 2 paper to {Inny?}, Eleclion one 50 76</p> <p>Su 3 at Church 50 72</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>M 1 at Dundols at Nomination for member Mr McKenzie has the show of hands buys a pair of shoes for 2 Dollars John boes to Harrisburg with Mary, Sees the comet tonight for first time, it is very large, strange we have not sooner seen it 50 74</p> <p>Tu 2 Men patching old Barn I cut thistles cove Drouthy 45 72</p> <p>W 3 Hurking turnips in forenoon John Singling William at John Dickson's Logging Bee John &amp; me Rakes some spear grop Hay in afternoon Mr McKenzie at Kirkwall {camiofing?} at night, very dry 50 84</p> <p>Th 4 Singling Turnips. the Comet getting shorter in the tail and going rapidly South 60 82</p> <p>F 5 I hurkle in forenoon men Singling in in one load of hay very warm, llakes 60 88</p> <p>Sa 6 Singling in forenoon, I hurkle in afternoon 60 88</p> <p>Su 7 at Church warm Dry 60 86</p> <p>M 8 John at Rocton Election J. Hurkleing Turnip {written above Turnip} Thunder men Singling 60 88</p> <p>T 9 I at Election Notman 50 Majority yesterday at noon finishes {written above} Singling Turnips 60 88</p> <p>W 10 I setting up Potatoes, John at Doctor men begins mowing {written above} ing rain {illegible} 60 82</p> <p>Th 11 Some rain last night but not much young {Horbellechere?} 60 80</p> <p>F 12 men mowing cooler I seelling up Potatoes 60 78</p> <p>Sa 13 coiling &amp; taking in hay cloudy cool 60 72</p> <p>Su 14 No Sermon to Day Mr {Porters?} at Garafraxa 50 72</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July 1861</span></h2> <p>15 cool cloudy we take in all the Hay cut threatening rain 50 72</p> <p>16 {J Dauble ?} 14 rows Turnips Men moving 60 80</p> <p>17 Raking &amp; Taking in hay. John at Doctor 60 78</p> <p>18 nearly frost last night Raking &amp; hauling 50 75</p> <p>19 takes in Hay at sideroad distant thunder light shower ar noon 60 80 Mr Porteus come Thunder with very heavy rain afternoon which was much wanted everything being badly droughted 60 80</p> <p>Sa 20 cool at Smiddy with Charly Shakes out hay at {Concafront?} {written above} rakes it 50 72</p> <p>Su 21 at Church dry clear fine 50 75</p> <p>M 22 May &amp; me at Dundafs I get #49p, Lodges #100 in Bank 50 75</p> <p>23 John very Poorly Sing taking Doubles from Turnips 50 75</p> <p>24 Doubling Turnips William cultivating fallow 25 75</p> <p>25 gets news that the Yankees was whipt at Bulles run 60 80</p> <p>26 Hurkling Turnips 60 75</p> <p>27 Marks our keeping lambs Hurkles 60 75</p> <p>Su 28 very wet all forenoon not at church 60 78</p> <p>M 29 cloudy threatening rain Sibby Nicol Mrs Tadd Died 60 78</p> <p>T 30 Cradling orchard very Hot 60 86</p> <p>W 31 Cradling at Neels field Hot 60 88</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt</span></h2> <p>th 1 Very Hot I follow a cradler {saer?} work 70 88</p> <p>F 2 Suffocating hot Doctor here, I Bush, I from noon till Tea 70 94</p> <p>Sa 3 still hot I still manage to follow a cradler 70 88</p> <p>Su 4 at Church Mr McLean here 70 86</p> <p>M 5 takes in Orchard then cradling</p> <p>tu 6 finishes cradling hauling afternoon 60 84</p> <p>W 7 hauls 4 loads in morning then slopt by rain, cool 60 76</p> <p>Tu 8 Rain cloudy &amp; drizzling &amp; cool 50 72</p> <p>F 9 men cut the oats Stalker &amp; me cutting PEas afternoon {written above} cloudy 50 75</p> <p>Sa 10 men cutting Peas clear drouthy breezy 60 80</p> <p>Su 11 clear Drouthy good for the wet Stocks at Church 50 72</p> <p>M 12 takes in all the fall wheat but catched by rain on the last two loads which we stook in the Barn, very wet all afternoon 30 65</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augt 1861</span></h2> <p>tu 13 cradling spring wheat cool 50 78</p> <p>W 14 finishes cradling Spring wheat 50 76</p> <p>Th 15 taking on Spring wheat fine 56 80</p> <p>F 16 cutting Peas 56 80</p> <p>Sa 17 taking in Peas in afternoon 60 78</p> <p>Su 18 at church John Dickson's Boy christened 60 80</p> <p>M 19 cutting Peas all Day warm 60 88</p> <p>T 20 cutting PEas till noon then slopt by rain 60 72</p> <p>W 21 Brings in the last Load of Peas Eliza Elliot &amp; Isobel here 60 80</p> <p>Th 22 very wet Last night cloudy</p> <p>F 23 goes for the Doctor for John then goes to Galt, fine Day 50 72 {written above} cowe threshes gets Owen's {Paleontology?}</p> <p>Sa 24 Fine say Stalker hauling Dung 30 75</p> <p>Su 25 at church 54 75</p> <p>M 26 Cowe here threshing in forenoon moves traugh to Swamp well 50 74</p> <p>Tu 27 Threshing at Mm Robsons Stalker Ploughing 50 74</p> <p>W 28 fine day Men Ploughing heavy thunder &amp; rain at night 54 76</p> <p>Th 29 gets no Spectator to Day men Ploughing cleans {fence?} 56 78 {written above} seed wheat</p> <p>F 20 cleans Seed wheat in AM then at I. Denhams funeral 50 74</p> <p>Sa 31 men finishes fallow, cleans some seed wheat 50 72</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septr</span></h2> <p>Su 1 at church fine day 34 76</p> <p>M 2 Sows 22 G. wheat (12 acres) men dragging warm 60 80</p> <p>T 3 men dragging in forenoon I Law 10 B. in afternoon, finishes {written above} Tower's 60 75</p> <p>W 4 men finishes dragging I am ditching Wm cradling Hungarian crops 60 78</p> <p>th 5 I am ditching water furrows in wheat William cradling Hungarian 60 75</p> <p>F 6 Binds 4 Stocks Hungarian Men stoning and Logging oak Break a yoke 55 75</p> <p>Sa 7 Breaks stones on lane Doctor here a shower this morning, cool 50 70</p> <p>Su 8 S No Sermon, Mr Porteus at Caledonia I Nicol here 50 72</p> <p>M 9 takes in Hungarian grofs John &amp; Jean at Crooks wi woo, Cool 45 62</p> <p>T 10 Heavy rain last night fair at day 45 65</p> <p>W 11 Ditching at Sugar Bush warm 50 70</p> <p>Th 12 men fixing fence on line East I ditching Jane {illegible} 50 7 {written above "Jane"} comes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septr 1861</span></h2> <p>13 John gone at Galt Buys a Clock for 8 Dollar men chunking fence 56 72</p> <p>14 {illegible} Wm at {Freellon?} with wheat, J Anderson comes 40 64</p> <p>15 fine day Joe Anderson &amp; Jane goes away, I at church 50 75</p> <p>16 cool cloudy, men making Bridge To Janes Sugar Bush one draining 40 64</p> <p>17 cool men finishes Bridge 40 60</p> <p>18 men moving fence on Lane 45 65</p> <p>19 fixing fence 50 65</p> <p>20 meeting at our school for Root mony heavy rain at night 50 60</p> <p>21 very wet last night at Church Mr Mulligan preaches 60 70</p> <p>22 Our Sacrament fine day 53 70</p> <p>23 Wm away with Load of wheat Stolker chunking fence 50 60</p> <p>24 I am ditching Stolker at Cowes threshing Peas Wm ploughing {written above "ploughing" Orchard} 40 64</p> <p>25 I am Ditching Wm down below with wheat fine warm 40 70</p> <p>26 I am Ditching on Lane Men Ploughing 40 70</p> <p>27 Ditching Men Ploughing cool very wet in afternoon chil 40 60 {written above} drew Punce at Puslinch Lake</p> <p>28 Threshes all our Peas with the Machine 40 60</p> <p>Su 29 at Church</p> <p>M 30 I am at Doctors for Pills for May William finish 40 55 {written above} es his time with John</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr</span></h2> <p>Tu 1 John &amp; I at Bridge on creek William at Galt 40 60</p> <p>W 2 Willam goes away John &amp; me finish the Bridge 40 33</p> <p>3 cleans 32 Bushes of Peas 40 33</p> <p>4 I am ditching some rain 40 30</p> <p>Sa 5 I am Ploughing wiht oxen 2 Potatoes found rotten being {written above} the first seen 40 62</p> <p>Su 6 very wet almost all Day at Church</p> <p>M 7 I am ploughing Stolker at Wm Robsons threshin Potatoes threatind {written above} with rot, some frost 4 36 33</p> <p>Forgot to enter this week but I finished the Ditch the has been stowning</p> <p>M 14 Begins to dig Potatoes digs about 30 B. but many rotten {written above} fin day 36 60</p> <p>T 15 Township shew John Jean &amp; Stolker at it King gets first prize {written above} fine day 36 60</p> <p>W 16 Digging Potatoes a good many rotten fine mild weather 40 62</p> <p>Th Digging Potatoes very fine 38 60</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Octr 1861</span></h2> <p>F 18 Digging Potatoes warmish 36 60</p> <p>Sa 19 a soft steady rain on drow no Digging to day 36 60</p> <p>Su 20 at Church fine day 30 53</p> <p>M 21 finishes our Potatoes Edwin Chambers gets hurt 30 55</p> <p>Tu 22 Begins to take up Turnips some rain 32 33</p> <p>W 23 Quarrying at Barn for foundation of shed some hail {written above} taking up turnips 30 30</p> <p>Th 24 Quarrying at Barn for foundation of shed {written above} hail 30 50</p> <p>F 25 frost last night pretty hard, taking up Turnips 2{overlayed writing of 6 and 7} 50</p> <p>Sa 26 taking in Turnips all day William returns 28 50</p> <p>Su 27 at church very fine John &amp; Wm goes to Edwin 29 54</p> <p>M 28 hard frost in morning takes in apples about 12 B. John {written above} hauls the Nimmes Turnips hauling Turnips 26 50</p> <p>Tu 29 hauling Turnips in afternoon fine 30 50</p> <p>W 30 very wet last night some rain today Wm at McGonegals Bee 24 50</p> <p>Th 31 hauling turnips William at McGonegals Bee again 34 50</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 36 32</span></h2> <p>F1 hauling Turnips all Day T. Watson goes insane 36 32</p> <p>Sa 2 heavy rain all last night and to Day with high winds our creek brought down in great flood pools everywhere 34 40</p> <p>Su 3 at Church, poor attendance 34 40</p> <p>M 4 fine day hauling Turnips a sort of Indian summer in afternoon 36 44</p> <p>Tu 5 finishes our Turn fine a Day a sort of Indian summerhauling Turnips all day 36 55</p> <p>W 6 finishes our Turnips in all 83 loads of Bushels 186{1?} But took 70 Bushels or 3 loads to Kirkwall 36 38</p> <p>Th 7 taking in the Potatoes from field a good Deal rotton 30 40</p> <p>F 8 finishes taking in Potatoes a Damp day frosty last {written above} night 30 40</p> <p>Sa 9 {water damage or dripped ink obscuring beginning of entry} night clear sunny to Day Delving at Orchard trees 30 46</p> <p>Su 10 { slightly obscured by ink splotching} at Church fine day 30 56</p> <p>M 11 Tu 12 W 13 Th 14 Men Ploughing I am choring frosty average 30 46</p> <p>15 F 15 Puts the Ram to the Ewes,working at ched foundation {blue "x" appears to have been written in later in ballpoint pen} 28 40</p> <p>Sa 16 at foundation hears the Yankees has taken Beaufort 28 40</p> <p>Su 17 at church a vile stinking smoke in it</p> <p>M 18 at foundation hard frost 22 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 1861</span></h2> <p>19 William goes away to Luck now John &amp; I qurrying foundation frosty clear 22 38</p> <p>20 getting {Liboerastions?} to Browns Testimonial fine 30 40</p> <p>21 John &amp; me quarrying at Shed foundation fine 30 43</p> <p>22 {a Dour?} cloudy day wind East Quarrying. Back very sore 30 36</p> <p>Neglected to write for a spell</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Decr</span></h2> <p>2 at Lowes killing Pigs kills 9 very good. Snow last night 18 30</p> <p>3 very hard frost clear sunny writes to D Martin above 2 22</p> <p>4 fine day mild cleans some Peas Jenny Watt comes, Mr Porleus here {written above} visiting 18 28</p> <p>5 clear sunny mild cleaning Peasabout 60 Bushel {written above} William returns 16 40</p> <p>6 Showery last night misty &amp; drizzly rain in forenoon then clear sunny &amp; warm men chopping firewood in Bush 36 50</p> <p>Sa 7 Jenny Walt &amp; John Goes to Galt some rain in afternoon John gets a Post Office Order for {S?} 4 Sterling for Aunt Betty 40 32</p> <p>Su 8 at Church Very fine like Summer 40 55</p> <p>M 9 William &amp; me Quarrying foundation uncommonly mild weather for the season no frost in the ground folk might Plough 40 43</p> <p>Tu 10 Kills 4 Pigs very fine</p> <p>W 11 William &amp; me Quarrying goundation like summer 30 60</p> <p>Th 12 Quarrying Frost last night 30 50</p> <p>F 13 finishes the foundation 28 45</p> <p>Sa Wm chopping firewood 28 43</p> <p>Su 15 at Church thanksgiving day for Union fine clear 30 45</p> <p>M 16 John at Doctor William chopping and hauling wood fine clear 30 50</p> <p>T 17 William &amp; me filling Lane fence bottom with stones, this is most extraordinary weather their is no frost in the ground anyperson might plough Last night although the sky was clear there was no frost and every night for some time been very slight 30 &lt;2&gt; 45 50</p> <p>W 18 Kills 4 Pigs very fine slight {iclor?} rain through last night William at Lowes threshing John takes Pigs to McMillen {illegible} meeting at at {illegible} William &amp; me stoning fence in afternoon 30 43</p> <p>Th 19 Wm at Lowes Thrsdhing John takes Pigs to McMillan, I get the sixth Instalment ($136) from Robery Riddell {written above} the foure weight 1230 lb 30 45</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Decr 1861 {blue "x" as though done in ballpoint pen at later time}</span></h2> <p>F 20 hard frost last night cloudy cold to day above 20 20</p> <p>Sa 21 choring gets News of war excitements in Britain 24 28</p> <p>Su 22 at Church coldish 26 28</p> <p>M 23 Kills our cow Snow last night, not good sleighing {written above in faint lettering} goes at night to Kirkwall to see Juggler 28 28</p> <p>Tu 24 hard frost last night John at Doctors for Mrs Stritton 12 18</p> <p>W 25 Christmas day kills Mrs {obscured by inksplotch appears to say "Rof's" } Pig clear frosty Bill hauling wood 12 26</p> <p>Th 26 Collecting seat Rents gets $ 33 thaw some rain hears of Prince Alberts death 30 40</p> <p>F 27 Frost again windy choring, some snow 18 24</p> <p>Sa 28 slippery walking but no right sleighing 14 30</p> <p>Su 29 at Church hard {illegible symbol} hobbling, walking little snow 20 30</p> <p>M 30 Colecting seat rents gets just # 17 some slight thaw 20 34</p> <p>Tu 31 very mild goes to T. Campbel and I Dickinson gets #6 24 40</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1862 {blue "x" in ball point pen likely added later}</span></h2> <p>W 1 New years day.. No frost last night and no snow on the ground not a bit of sleighing yet this year begins glowing prospects for Canada with War with the states is imminent we expect tomorrow mail to decide the question God grant it may decide for peace but the Yankees seem "Crazed Essentially mad" 36 46</p> <p>Th 2 Received news this day that the Yankees has givenup Sliddel &amp; Mason so war is likely to be postponed for some time, the Meletia out at Rocton today for volenteers did not get enough, but CanadaPaid Globe with Postage also Postage on record &amp; Evangelist all for 12 months if Loyal Quarrell with {writeing smeared; illegible} Choring 12 20</p> <p>F 3 Threshing Oats here in afternoon, very hard Black, frost no snow on ground {written above} Mis Gilberts funeral above 3 12</p> <p>Sa 4 very frosty choring Bull at Saw mill sick of Dysentery below 2 12</p> <p>Su 5 not at Church not very well 8 12</p> <p>M6 Election for Conseller McMiller Elected without opposition {written above} some snow last night poor sleighing 8 12</p> <p>Tu 7 Took McQueen over 76 Dollars seat rents Wm hauling wood 14 24</p> <p>W 8 Yearly schoolmeeting soft Snow in afternoon Wm at Sawmill 20 30</p> <p>Th 9 Threshing here all day very mild 26 36</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jany 1862</span></h2> <p>10 Threshing till noon thawing all day {"Leg some" written above} William's 34 40</p> <p>11 Cutting Hungarian grofs afternoon, Snowing afternoon 18 24</p> <p>12 tolerable sleighing for firstime this winter. Soft slight thaw 30 34</p> <p>13 wrote Walter Armstron gave Peter Pendland $12 to pay Tresurer at Roctor interest on Kirk Mortgage John &amp; Jean at Robs Some more snow last night pretty good Sleighing now above 10 12</p> <p>14 Small frost last night Stalker hauling {stain on page} cord wood from Reddels, below bush {"bush" written above} 16 12</p> <p>15 more snow last night &amp; this morning, good Sleighing now Stalker hauling cord wood from Rideels bush above 10. 20</p> <p>16 at Shool meeting am Elected a Trustee against my will 12 24</p> <p>17 more snow Stalker hauling wood 20 24</p> <p>18 more snow last night snow pretty Deep now 20 26</p> <p>19 More snow last night a feeding snow now at chuch 20 26</p> <p>20 John &amp; Jean at Hamilton took my {Detenture?} to Dundafs, Stalker {written above} at Dicksons threshing 24 30</p> <p>21 John &amp; Jean returns at night Stalker at Dicksons 24 30</p> <p>22 Mild Stalker hauling wood 24 32</p> <p>23 William Armstrong comes, at Prayer meeting mild 26 32</p> <p>24 Lent Wm &amp; Walter Armstong $300 for 3 years John {breskin?" ring {written above} Wm Armstrong goes away 26 32</p> <p>25 at church No Globe comes Snowing lightly all day 24 32</p> <p>26 our Sacrament drifting all Day but no snow 20 27</p> <p>27 our yearly congregtional meeting gives {Jelle?} Queen $43 {writen above} {Leord?}wood choppers comes 0 22</p> <p>28 blowing with small snow like sleet staulker hauling wood from swamp 22 28</p> <p>29 a gentle thaw all day John hauling cordwood Stalker at Robsons {written above} threshing 35 35</p> <p>30 frosty again Robsons threshing finished at noon 26 28</p> <p>31 Nimmos Bee John at Sawmill clear cold 0 18</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 John at Sawmill Stalker hauling wood 16 20</p> <p>Su 2 at church fine clear day our Cow calves 20 26</p> <p>M 3 cloudy John &amp; Stalker both hauling wood R Valens here with agreement with Andrew, the Doctor here 12 24</p> <p>Tu 4 cloudy John &amp; Stalkerhauling firewood 20 28</p> <p>{faded "W 5"} John goes to Dunns for Shingles Jean with him John Janefs comes cloudy mild just at thaw in afternoon 6 32</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feby 1862</span></h2> <p>Th 6 cloudy thawing all afternoon choppers finishes at noon having chopped 40 1/2 cords at 25 cents per cord 28 38</p> <p>F 7 Johnat Mill chopping Oats, Stritton has his Bee 26 32</p> <p>Sa 8 clear frosty John away for Shingle trss, sent {written above} $2 to Fleming for Ch Journal 16 22</p> <p>Su 9 No Sermon Mr {water damage obscuring name} at WaterdownJohn &amp; Jean at Galt 12 24</p> <p>M 10 John &amp; Stalker at {words obscured} for Cedar {Sleepers?} cloudy 12 24</p> <p>T 11 John Stalker &amp; {name obscured by stain} at Swamp finishes hauling the Cedars {stain obscuring word} Dollars to the Queen, mild 28 30</p> <p>W 12 John &amp; William goes to {Hoilton?} with a Load of Fall wheat cloudy 28 30</p> <p>Th 13 Gets 4th {obscured by stain} Instalment from Wm Dickson Dan comes 28 30</p> <p>F 14 We are at {Thas?} Nicols clear cold below 4 18</p> <p>Sat 15 at Galt Puts $300 in Gore Bank Wm brings Plastera box {written above} look Blackwood= $3 1 ton above 2 20</p> <p>Su 16 at Church clear above 4 16</p> <p>M 17 William bring heifer trough cutting chaff in afternoon 12 30</p> <p>T 18 John &amp; Jean goes to Blenkeim coldish 18 28</p> <p>W 19 mild in forenoon heavy snow in afternoon &amp; night 30 30</p> <p>Th 20 John &amp; Jean comes home fine 18 26</p> <p>F 21 John at Mr Duns about Shingles I am poorly with cold 20 32</p> <p>Sa 22 at Kirkwall McQuilliam's before Magistrates 28 34</p> <p>Su 23 Very mild not at Church poorly 36 42</p> <p>M 24 Very stormy to day drifting a deal of Snow last night We areat George Elliots seeing Eppy &amp; Jean Little 32 20</p> <p>Tu 25 clear calm roads blocked up tracking to side road as we mean to go to out soiree to night snell frost last {written above} night below 8 16</p> <p>W 26 at Soiree last night full meeitng with Galt choir to Day at Church hearing Dr Ormiston on Widows Fund , mild 22 30</p> <p>Th 27 William goes for Shingles cold blowing 16 24</p> <p>F 28 cold clear blowing May at Mrs McGonegals {written below} to be buried an brought to Galt 14 20</p> <p>Sa</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>Sa 1 George Nicol here roads drifted yesterday, Dugal Bucham 9 20</p> <p>Su 2 at Church mild but chilly 16 26</p> <p>M 3 at William Renwick's Funeral raing ice in forenoon and near night Robt Valens here with Widows fund 30 32</p> <p>Subscription papers Subscribed $3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March 1862</span></h2> <p>{faded writing: inferred date of T 4} {illegible word} more snow last night bad roads with drift now 16 20</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date W 5} {John?} at Mill with chopping stuff, mild sunny 14 28</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date Th 6} William goes for Shingles to Dunns, John with Sow to Boar {written above} has in house $50 16 26</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date F 7} John and me at Galt takes up 5 years Chamber Journal to Bind thawing 30 40</p> <p>{faded writing: inferred date Th 8} mild cloudy thawing a little 32 34</p> <p>9 very mild warm thawing at Church 36 45</p> <p>10 raining all forenoon large pools of water {slanding?} 36 42</p> <p>11 goes to James Clarks poor sleighing thawing all Day 34 38</p> <p>12 {Williams?} home, thawing a little</p> <p>13 Cutting chaff all Day {"finishes" written above}, Thos Wallace &amp; wife here 28 32</p> <p>14 Wm setting horse power for sowing firewood, drizzling ice 30 32</p> <p>15 {illegible} morning the trres loaden with ice every straw &amp; twig nearly inch thick many branches and some trees broken Poplars stripped two apple threes broke &amp;c &amp;c 32 32</p> <p>16 Church &amp; some snow last night the trees look Queer {written above} John Innes comes 30 32</p> <p>17 Pinlland cutting our wood cuts Forty Cord, ice still on trees 30 34</p> <p>18 Wm takes wheat to Brock Road and bring Lumer, fine sunny the most part of the ice falls from the trees 26 36</p> <p>19 William foes for Lumber, clear choring R McDonald &amp; drizzled 28 38</p> <p>20 Cloudy Men choring William training steers John at {Londrons?} 26 38</p> <p>21 Snowing &amp; drifting all last night nd till noon to day, heavy falls 30 36</p> <p>22 Mild cloudy thawing, William breaking up {roads?} with oxen this and the last fall of snow is 14 inches at all event it snowed four-teen hours our total depth of snow is said by some to be 30 inches now 30 40</p> <p>Su 23 thawing fine mild at church church very thin 30 40</p> <p>24 Will at Sawmill Doctor Calls being at W. Cowe 28 32</p> <p>25 William at Sawmill clear thawing in seen glass low 20 34</p> <p>26 John at Sawmill William at R. Pinllands threshing 24 38</p> <p>27 William at Sawmill Mr &amp; Mrs Poster Senior here 24 40</p> <p>28 John and William both at Sawmill to bring home the load of the Lumber. Crows &amp; Henhawks came about a fortnight ago but this the first day I have seen small spring birds, saw 4 Robins some ground birds {word obscured by folded page corner} &amp; Blue {Linties?}, at Cowes cutting wood in afternoon 28 40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March April 1862</span></h2> <p>Sa 29 Little thaw John &amp; Jean at Danebrook 28 32</p> <p>Su 30 S Raining in Morning at Church 32 34</p> <p>M 31 Thawing a little May at Mr Alisters gives 4 sheep sulpher 32 36</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>M 1 Showering a little May at McAlisters gives 4 sick Sheep Sulpher 32 36</p> <p>Tu 1 Thawing, we cannot think of tapping for sugar the snow is so deep 30 46</p> <p>W 2 cut the throat of 2 sheep that was going to Die, other 2 is sick and we expect them to Die also. Liver rotton Lungs white Thunder near night 30 48</p> <p>Th 3 one of our my Sheep Dies pulls the wool Shooting crows, John Innes comes 32 45</p> <p>F 4 William goes on horseback to Galt with John Innefs who says he is going to Frozen River gathers 6 pails sap, no sun threatenin a storm 30 36</p> <p>Sa 5 Raining some empties the troughs creeks full of water 34 38</p> <p>Su 6 at church hard job getting through the water, swamp swimming 30 34</p> <p>M 7 hard frost last night gathers 6 pails of yesterdays sap frozen yet 28 34</p> <p>Tu 8 hard frost last night &amp; all day, cloudy. Wm splitting Rails, blowing hard all Day 28 28</p> <p>W 9 still blowing, no sap yesterday or today Wm splitting rails 28 36</p> <p>Th 10 fine gets 30 pails of sap 30 42</p> <p>F 11 good sun gets 55 Pails Wm says he heard frogs 30 46</p> <p>Sa 12 good sun gets 32 Pails hears of the Battle of Corinth 32 48</p> <p>Su 13 at church cloudy mild 32 48</p> <p>M M 14 gets 37 Pails yesterday sap no run today Cloudy warm 33 60</p> <p>Tu 15 got 9 pails no sap sugar seems to be over Frogs whistling a little good deal of snow wreaths lying yet but John Dickson says he is going to begin ploughing tomorrow warm cloudy 34 60</p> <p>W 16 got 12 Pails of sap poor run, John at Doctors did not see him { "our Ewe Lambs twins" written above}, William filling fence with stones at creek side, I help him in afternoon, Very warm sultry, Cloudy, Frogs in full cry 34 70</p> <p>Th 17 fine growing, cloudy Rain in afternoon Toads birring at night 60 62</p> <p>F 18 Doctor here mild grafs &amp; wheat looking looking green Stalkers comes in afternoon {written above} John ploughing 60 64</p> <p>Sa 19 cooler to Day Stalker &amp; William pulling stones to fence John Ploughing 34 46</p> <p>Su 20 at Church mild Snow all gone 32 44</p> <p>M 21 Raining all day cold Ewes lambing 34 36</p> <p>Tu 22 Digs round some currant Bushes Men ploughing in afternoon brings kettles from bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April 1862</span></h2> <p>23 hard frost last night Piling wood Wm Ploughingin afternoon 26 32</p> <p>24 hard frost last night John takes May to King of the West {"Mrs. Rob confin'd" written above} Wm Ploughing botom &amp; the heifer Calves I kill a Calf to to the Rofs, clear breezy 26 48</p> <p>25 Wm Ploughing I dig round currant bushes 30 46</p> <p>26 I digging trench in garden Men dragging previous to sowing spring wheat 32 54</p> <p>27 at Church Saw Swallows for first time fine 34 34</p> <p>28 Saws 16 Bushels of Spring Wheat in afternoon 34 36</p> <p>29 Men Ploughing for Ras I high Graft apple tree at Rhubarb 36 36</p> <p>30 finishes trench at Poplars saws the seed from Plant got {Volene?} Joland grafts high one apple Tree 36 56</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>1 Digs 2 holes to Plant Trees gets Grape Vines from Mr Porteus Lends ten Dollars to George Tennant 36 57</p> <p>2 Plants the grape Vine Men Ploughing</p> <p>3 {word obscured by tear} takes Physic has sore back, Wm Ploughs garden at Old Barn 40 32</p> <p>4 No Sermon Mr Perteens at St George 40 36</p> <p>5 Saws 14 22 Bushels Oats Peas Cuncan McCaul come to Dig holes for apple Trees 40 60</p> <p>6 Saws 15 B. Oats then Plants 21 apple Trees John at Brook road for them</p> <p>7 Plants 11 apple Trees 32 in all Duncan goes away in forenoon in afternoon Saw the last of oats</p> <p>8 Delving for Onions Men taking out Stable Dung frost last night 32 64</p> <p>9 Chunney Swallows comes Men Ploughing at old Barn William at George Tenants raising in afternoon, saws Barley, Writed D Martin 40 76</p> <p>10 Cold Fair the Colt cut Men sowing Plaister Wm goes to Dundafs with May wamr &amp; getting Drauthy, Willows &amp; Lilacs looking green. little gren in {jet?} bush 50 76</p> <p>11 clear Drauthy, at church Swallows in Lum already only 3 days after coming 45 68</p> <p>12 Scrapes &amp; washes apple Trees John Drags Orchard William at Stalkers Ploughing Sees a humming Bird King Bird and Canary for the first time this season 45 70</p> <p>13 John &amp; Jean at Galt for Plister William at McGonegals Bee heavy shower in morning with some Thunder keeps cloudy and gets colder 60 30</p> <p>{water damage inferred date: 14} M. Delving in P M then Sows one Pound of Carrots, clear gets the first Rhubarb 35 65</p> <p>{water damage inferred date: 15} John at Mill, Framers comes, warm Proud Taylor cmomes or {written above "Ballmore bird"} 40 80</p> <p>{water damage inferred date: 16} Delving cuts the Lambs at noon has 38 of which 18 in {wetters?} warm 40 80</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May 1862</span></h2> <p>Sa 16 Stil warm Men {written above "crops"} Ploughing Orchard for Potatoes, Framer Boy cut his foot 50 80</p> <p>Su 18 at church very weam &amp; sultry till 3 P.M. when the glass ata 80 but from 3 till 6 {illegible} in 3 hours the glass full 40 Deg. riz to 40 68 80 40</p> <p>M 19 Cutting Potatoes &amp; fix Potatoe land very cold &amp; chilly women white washing {written above} cherry trees in full blossom 36 44</p> <p>Tu 20 hard frost last night cherry flowers frozen with Clematis Locust &amp;c clear Plants Potatoes in Orchard in afternoon 30 60</p> <p>W 21 A good deal of rain and pretty heavy thunder tho rather cold all Day finishes Planting Potatoes in Orchard Orchard takes 18 Bushels 36 58</p> <p>Th 22 goes a fishing gets about 2 Dozen tor clear Men Ploughing at Neils for tatoes 36 70</p> <p>F 23 Plants Potatoes at Neilson AM, Lays foundation of Shed in afternoon 36 64</p> <p>Sa 24 some frost last night, at Church</p> <p>Su 25 our Sacrament Drauthy barren weather 38 65</p> <p>M 26 waters the young apple Trees. Raises Shed in afternoon 38 70</p> <p>Tu 27 goes to see Mitchel who is sick with drinking Spanish flies 40 70</p> <p>W 28 Stalker &amp; me pulling Red Root Men Ploughing {tear obscuring temprature record}</p> <p>Th 29 William at Flethchers Raising, Stalker at R. McQueens Stoning Bee I am pulling Red root &amp; John Ploughing Turnip Land apple Tree in full Blossom but everything looks bad with drouth and frost it freezing a little every night frost last night 32 70</p> <p>F 30 Washes out Sheep Drouthy goes 36 70</p> <p>Sa 31 choring</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Su June</span></h2> <p>Su 1 at Church</p> <p>M 2 at John Cowes clipping then goes fishing gets about a dozen 50 75</p> <p>Tu 3 Clips our sheep, the Framers leaves, cold 45 62</p> <p>W 4 goes a fishing gets about 2 dozen very drouthy 45 70</p> <p>Th 5 fixing fence aat big spring Edmond Chambers here Drouthy 30 75</p> <p>F 6 John &amp; Jean at Galt with wool {"got 32 1/2 c per lb} and for Bone dust men at fence slight frost last night 60 80</p> <p>Sa 7 Pulling Red Root has a bad cold 60 68</p> <p>Su 8 no sermon Minster at Synad at Toronto John &amp; Jean at Westovers meeting 60 72</p> <p>M 9 Pulling Red Root the second time May at Mitchels very Drouthy clear, every thing looking very bad their cannot be much hay or any thing else if this weather hold much Longer 60 70</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ Page is torn and damaged}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June 1862</span></h2> <p>{inferred date: 10} Warm &amp; very Dry Wm Ploughing sod Edmond dragging with steer &amp; ox 60 80</p> <p>{inferred date: 11} Drouthy Wm Dragging Edmond hauling chips from new wheat 60 76</p> <p>{inferred date: 12} Drouthy Sows some Turnips { "&amp; Bone Dust" written above} in afternoon Litirally among Dust 60 78</p> <p>{inferred date: 13} Slight shower looks like rain Sowing Turnips &amp; Bone Dust cloudy 58 72</p> <p>14 Slight rain looks like more haulingmanure for last of Turnips cool 50 60</p> <p>15 not of Church taking Physic 55 65</p> <p>16 at the Roads all but Edmond who hauls chip manure 60 72</p> <p>17 at Roads 60 68</p> <p>18 at Roads finished, heavy Thunder shower near night fills rain trough 60 74</p> <p>19 Rains in morning seaterig {tear obscuring word} all</p> <p>20 Sows the last of the Turnips saws {word obscured by tear} seed men cuts furs {written above "Nicol here"} 50 6</p> <p>21 Some rain last night clear sunny to day rather growing weather but too little rain, Plough still turning up dry dust 56 70</p> <p>22 Not at church for coughing clear 56 70</p> <p>{large tear obscuring date inferred: 23} {first portion of sentence obscured} but rather wet</p> <p>24 {first portion of sentence obscured} Jenny Hamilton and Daughter from Scarbura {written above} arrives here at 1 oclock P.M 60 68</p> <p>25 John { portion of sentence obscured} Homopathic Doctor men stoning clean 60 78</p> <p>26 At {Potentially "George Elliots" but obscured by tear} funeral aged 32 65 84</p> <p>27 warm clear, John at Sawmill 66 86</p> <p>28 Scarboro folk goes away John takes then to Flamboro Edmond gets a Letter from Mr James plastering Turnips 70 84</p> <p>Su 29 Mr McLean preaches here fine rain 60 80</p> <p>30 Wallace takes away 6 Lambs and one Ewe Men Ploughing 60 76</p> </div> 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/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/. 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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/60ca78a7403eae2f0f562654cbb9f01c.pdf 4f44825f082f490c436cf3658ea5b5fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Front cover https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e88faa3ea23ac408d7f5d5d02c130755.pdf 3b7cba46c7331496c4665a4dd30a64a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Inside front cover [blank] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/596aafaccd6c76a2676bd872364daac1.pdf 2242a7bcac177e2b312d1a7b186773c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Duplicate of inside front cover with card with butterflies and Chinese script https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/341e1b598c8462c84d2c831cc9f1eb7b.pdf a10f83a7c16839a540813607d4831731 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [Another duplicate of inside front cover showing inside of butterfly card] Donald Alexander Murray born Jan 6, 1870 married 1902 June 18 died 1952 [Note written by donor] Nov.14, 1984 Dear Sir, This book came up in an auction sale some weeks back. We felt it should go back to the Hickson community. Sincerely [rest is cut off] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/266c7c7e52fd9a04b8a76c50739a6bcc.pdf c01a52bd21cc514bc95728b37673d138 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Toronto Jan 3/87 <table> <table> <table> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>3</td> <td>Commenced business with cash</td> <td>500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Goods in store</td> <td>400.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>Bot goods of L. Gun on Acct.</td> <td>240.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>5</td> <td>Sold goods to B.E. Monroe on Acct.</td> <td>45.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>7</td> <td>Paid to D. Gun on Acct. </td> <td>120.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>Sold H. Calder goods worth</td> <td>200.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Rec'd H. Calder's note</td> <td>110.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>B.E. 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Gunn</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>24</td> <td>Rec's from T. Smith his note on Acct</td> <td>80.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>25</td> <td>Rec'd from D. Gunn</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>26</td> <td>Bot a stove gave my note</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>Rec'd cash on H. Calders note</td> <td>110.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>Paid Clerks salary</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>28</td> <td>Rec'd on H. Calders Acct</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>29</td> <td>Paid for Telegrams</td> <td>0.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31</td> <td>Sold my stock for cash</td> <td>436.36</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31</td> <td>Paid Auctioneer</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31</td> <td>Rec'd on H. Calders Acct</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>2</td> <td>Goods in store</td> <td>500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sold my stock for cash</td> <td>1000.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd98ae6635f88bcfef3cc273f98eece9.pdf b8a0b61087bd9cbad15d8ca498d6b3c6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Page 2. blank page https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38c2eac91bf28411356aedebef54db20.pdf 0b11efbec7946cd654afb364bd3a0ba6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Page 3. blank page https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f442404075f81b23b1ccca9bad4947da.pdf 3dc865d5054dbedadaa62b6ed43e9cc4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Hired Labor == <table> <tr> <td>1893</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8th</td> <td>June Mr Henderson</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9th</td> <td>" " " " forenoon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td>" " " "</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>In Acct with A. Henderson.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1894</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td></td> <td>To Three days threshing Peas</td> <td>XXX</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>" Ploughing</td> <td>1.12 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>9</td> <td>" Drawing Manure</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>12</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>0.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>13</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>0.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Medical Bill</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1898</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>3</td> <td>To Dr Stick (?) for fractured ancle</td> <td>$13.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>21</td> <td>" " Premeier (?) medicine</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" Six bottles,C oil @25cts </td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" 1 " Liniment</td> <td>0.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" 1 " St Jacobs Oil</td> <td>0.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>21</td> <td>" 1 " Liniment</td> <td>0.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7457cbad795a104ccf692f20c30bb3ae.pdf 99427353268691e3c1f54dc2da896be0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Page 7. blank page https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e3d9c3b57d3bb1531297393381b2213.pdf ce8f9985574e16084bb6c3e4c0c8eaf0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == January 1899 == <table> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Sunday: Two below zero this morning, drove Jemima down home. Had New Years Turkey at John Brices, Roads bear in places</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>2</td> <td>Alex drew milk to Hickson this morning. Mother and Stanley here for dinner getting milder afternoon went over to Tommy Greenslades in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>3</td> <td>Fine today. Will Evans came over in the afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>4</td> <td>Raining heavy all day, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>5</td> <td>Wheels running today, freezing afternoon. John Evans and Ed Murray here for tea.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cold and snowing Pete's baby arrived today Alex went to the funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>7</td> <td>Very Stormy today, at home all day, clear and cold tonight.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>8</td> <td>High winds, growing colder Robt. Ross conducting services at Burns Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>9</td> <td>Cold east wind, Alex and Jemima went to Tavistock this afternoon. John A McDonald here this evening collecting for missions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>10</td> <td>Cold and clear, cleaning wheat afternoon. Mr & Mrs Greenslade spent the evening with us. Brother Bob called in on his way from Tavistock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>11</td> <td>Below zero today Alex went to Tavistock with a load of wheat afternoon, bad roads.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>12</td> <td>Cleaning wheat forenoon Alex went to Tavistock with a load, horses ran away from him coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>13</td> <td>Drizzling rain today, doing chores Albert went to E Corp's threshing. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>14</td> <td>Raining, at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>15</td> <td>Went to Church the first time since I fractured my ancle, drove Jemima down home afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d13fc1ba32188c2d8fb096637d251285.pdf e4afb50ba2d93a7cecd2cc945c7ccfdb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <Table> February 1899 <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>16</td> <td>At home doing chores Uncle Heck came up (from town) </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>17</td> <td>Cold and blustering Will Evans and I were breaking in the trotter. Went down to Bob's in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>18</td> <td>Fine doing chores Mrs Moon buried today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>19</td> <td>Fair at home doing chores.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>20</td> <td>Went over to Louis Bigham's with a load of chop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>21</td> <td>Blustering, Alex went to Stratford this morning by train from Tavistock Will Evans began drawing wood afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>22</td> <td>Milder, went to Burns Church, (Communion) Mr Ferguson preached from Mat 12.&18. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>23</td> <td>Fine doing chores Will Evans drawing wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>24</td> <td>Charles Knott paying us a visit today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>25</td> <td>Cold, at home doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>26</td> <td>Oiling harness, Will Evans drawing wood to Tavistock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>27</td> <td>Albert Goring's youngest son buried today.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>28</td> <td>Blustering doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>29</td> <td>Went to Burns Church small attendance</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>30</td> <td>Went down to George Steward's in the evening. 10 below zero</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>31</td> <td>Very cold today, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>1</td> <td>Feb: Bleak winds, drove Jemima home this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>2</td> <td>Getting milder, clear today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>3</td> <td>Heavy fall of snow this morning went down to George Murray's party in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>4</td> <td>At home all day Will Evans went to Tavistock for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>5</td> <td>Clear and cold went to Burns church, morning and evening Text Deut: 13.14.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>6</td> <td>Six below zero this morning Alex went to Woodstock</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7e92e0207390787247808125f35a926.pdf 93ddc74492571a3654ccea5cd3dc609a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> Feburary 199 <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>7</td> <td>Growing colder Alex drove pig up to Ed. Caister</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8</td> <td>At home doing chores, stormy afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9</td> <td>Went down to Will Bickle's to see his power mill got my nose frozen coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td>Twenty six deg below zero this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>11</td> <td>Alex returned from Clinton at noon today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>12</td> <td>Went to Burns Church Text Eph. 2.1-3.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>13</td> <td>Very cold attended the funeral of Mrs McKay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>14</td> <td>Growing milder at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>15</td> <td>Making Double-Trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>16</td> <td>Very fine, drove Will Evans down to Geo. Stewart's</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>17</td> <td>Drawing stones for Ed, snow disappearing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>18</td> <td>Went to Tavistock for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>19</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning. Mother and Stanley came up afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>20</td> <td>Very fine Alex and Mother drove to Harrington to see Auntie McKay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>21</td> <td>Fine milder weather doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>22</td> <td>Cleaning wheat; went to Tavistock in the evening for bread.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>23</td> <td>Very fine, went down to Will Holman's sale afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>24</td> <td>Went to Tavistock with a load of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>25</td> <td>Drawing wheat to Tavistock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>26</td> <td>Fine at Burns Church in the morning. Bob and I went down to Bruce's afternoon raining and very muddy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>27</td> <td>Blustering today doing chores, going to Tavistock this evening for Breads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>28</td> <td>Began culling wood this morning George Stewart came after me to go with him to see some horses, very stormy afternoon</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b014ca348a07ba85427d6a8eef966fe6.pdf 4f983b96a62a27d50aed64991063f9d8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> March 1899 <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>1</td> <td>Very fine cutting wood all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>2</td> <td>Cutting wood, clear forenoon, cloudy with signs of rain afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>3</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon, raining afternoon went down home in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>4</td> <td>Went to Tavistock forenoon cutting wood afternoon snowing tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>5</td> <td>Went to Church, Mr Ferguson preached from Text Eph: 2-10 very stormy afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cutting wood all day, Bob came up in the evening looking for his man.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>7</td> <td>Good sleighing, cutting wood. Duncan Gould came over forenoon, I went over to Tommy Greenslade's in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8</td> <td>Fine today Alex went to Woodstock. Oiling harness and keeping back.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9</td> <td>Cutting wood, good sleighing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td>Cutting wood, Alex went to Tavistock afternoon, brought home a new clock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>11</td> <td>Very fine sleighing almost gone. I went down home afternoon and dehorned four head of cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>12</td> <td>Went to Burns Church this morning listened to Rev Mr Mculloch on missions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>13</td> <td>Fine cutting wood all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>14</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon went over to L.J. Bigham's with a load of chop afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>15</td> <td>Raining went down to W.B. Kerr's in the morning, went-down home to the party at night, called for Mr & Mrs Kerr. had a very good time, progressive Pedro & dancing made up the programme.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>16</td> <td>Cold and blustering cutting wood all day. Finished washing dishes as I write</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/911f793996b0cdeb11db725d1d1be6b0.pdf 610382947b16b42354bcdb83500b247f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> March 1899 <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>17</td> <td>Fine today cutting wood,</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>18</td> <td>Raining this morning went to Tavistock forenoon, sorting over our apples afternoon. George Steward came up afternoon to see when it would be convenient to dehorn his cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>19</td> <td>Stormy good sleighing went to Burns church stayed in at Ed's for dinner.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>20</td> <td>Blustering real March weather. Albert Jagger and I cutting wood. Bob came up in the evening for a logging chain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>21</td> <td>Cold east wind, went up to Tavistock in the morning to get our cross-sut saw sharpened, very stormy afternoon doing housework.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>22</td> <td>Misty, doing chores forenoon went to Charles Ames funeral afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>23</td> <td>Thunder storm last night, cold and stormy this morning went to Hickson wirh a load of hogs, cutting saw-logs afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>24</td> <td>Milder today cutting wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>25</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon, to stormy to work out afternoon went to Tavistock in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>26</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning, and to song-service in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>27</td> <td>Fine today washing forenoon, doing chores the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>28</td> <td>Raining cutting wood all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>29</td> <td>Stormy went down and dehorned George Stewart's cattle forenoon went up to Tavistock afternoon roads blockaded.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>30</td> <td>Doing chores forenoon went to Tavistock for chop afternoon. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>31</td> <td>Fine this morning Stanley drove Mother and I to Tavistock we took the 11 o'clock train for Clinton arrived there at 1 o'clock.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/65dc55110771a95fd65e7687b21a1ffa.pdf d9a2a09b7510003e6560a7b4248a9253 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> April 1899 <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>1</td> <td>Doing Clinton today, Jim Fair took me to the Opera at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>2</td> <td>Dot Fair and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the morning, Mrs Jim Fair and sister came over and took me to the Methodist Church in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>3</td> <td>Took the train for Tavistock at 2 pm arrived at our destination at 5pm. Father met us at the station.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>4</td> <td>Fine today cutting wood Alex went down after Jemima, Pete called in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>5</td> <td>Thawing, splitting wood, Alex drawing it home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cutting wood all day, went-down to choir practice at-night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>7</td> <td>Drizzling rain, cutting wood, had an invitation to Bessie Murray's party tonight but did not go</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cloudy and cold cutting wood, went to Tavistock in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>9</td> <td>Went to Burns Church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>10</td> <td>Very fine, cutting wood went down home in evening, had a game of Pedro.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>11</td> <td>Butchering our porkers today, father helping us I drove him down as far as Bobs had tea there, raining tonight.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>12</td> <td>First spring like day, cutting down apple trees Ed came up we docked two colts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>13</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon went down to Bobs at noon helped him butcher, docked his colt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>14</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon sawing fence posts afternoon went own to presentation at Wm Ross's in the evening had a very good time.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1e9b1f91b6c8a5570561918be2ac76a.pdf e8898d517ec1801f5ce20181edec4354 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>15</td> <td>Clear and cold went up to Tavistock forenoon pruning apple trees afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>16</td> <td>Ground covered with snow this morning At home all day, Rob't Rofs preached at Burns </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>17</td> <td>Wintry, cleaning calf pens forenoon cutting wood afternoon Adam Henderson had tea with us. Charlie Knott staying with us to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>18</td> <td>Very warm pruning apple trees forenoon went to Alex McKays wood bee afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>19</td> <td>Fine, finished pruning apple trees Alex went to Woodstock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>20</td> <td>Taking in our turnip pit - very warm 70° in the shade.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>21</td> <td>Fencing to-day went down to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>22</td> <td>Piling wood, Alex went to Tavistock for clover seed to-night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>23</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning attended Bible class in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>24</td> <td>Building fence to-day went over to see Pete Rofs at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>25</td> <td>Fine and warm staking fence went to Tavistock in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>26</td> <td>Hanging wall paper to-day. began ploughing afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>27</td> <td>Helping Jemima paper, Albert Jagger ploughed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>28</td> <td>Went to Tavistock afternoon with a load of chop went down to Hickson in the evening </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>29</td> <td>Drawing rails Jemimas, driving posts afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>30</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning listened to Rev Tyr Johnston. Attended Bible Class in the evening</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3cc5ac7a6374c1f3bc78119557ed4265.pdf 2540de85d9003ee9ce02026fd45b9183 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>1</td> <td>Very warm ploughing all day. Bob came up in the evening after a receipt for curing pork Jemima is Just telling me that I dont always tell the truth.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>2</td> <td>Cooler to day ploughing </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>3</td> <td>Ploughing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sowing oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>5</td> <td>Cleaning barley forenoon, sowing afternoon took Tena Kerr down to the Ladies Aid meeting in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>6</td> <td>Finished sowing barley Will Evans came over in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>7</td> <td>Fine, went to Burns Church in the morning went down to Hickson afternoon drove Nellie McDonald to Tavistock in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>8</td> <td>Rolling forenoon, drawing manure and ploughing afternoon Stanley came up after the roller in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>9</td> <td>Very fine ploughing forenoon, Cleaning peas afternoon went to Tavistock in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>10</td> <td>Sowing peas, went to Tavistock with Bob in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thurs</td> <td>11</td> <td>Raining this morning fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>12</td> <td>Finished sowing peas this morning, helping Jemima paint afternoon, went to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>13</td> <td>Raining this morning, finished painting Francis Lark buried this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>14</td> <td>Fine drove Jemima down home afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>15</td> <td>Sowing oats forenoon, choring afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>16</td> <td>Raining forenoon, Bob and Alex McKay helping us plough afternoon</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7316335e16664f8230c142beeb7c6dc8.pdf 80b045ab7826514ebb9631c3596777b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ploughing forenoon, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>18</td> <td>Cold shower, finished ploughing at noon cultivating afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>19</td> <td>Went to Tavistock with a load of chop forenoon, sowing oats afternoon John Evans came over in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>20</td> <td>Finished seeding to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>21</td> <td>Fine went to Church in the morning Will Evans and my-self were out driving afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>22</td> <td>Cold, finished rolling forenoon drawing rails afternoons</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>23</td> <td>Drawing rails all day went to concert at Braimer at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>24</td> <td>Moving fence to-day went down to Bruce's after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>25</td> <td>Warmer, drawing rails.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>26</td> <td>Ploughing fence bottom, went to prayer meeting in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>27</td> <td>Went down to Hickson to get the team shod forenoon, intended going to Innerkip afternoon but it was to wet. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>28</td> <td>Fine at home all day. went to Bible Class in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>29</td> <td>Raining, very wet all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>30</td> <td>Fine went to Innerkip for lime for Ed.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>31</td> <td>Took our fat cattle away to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Cleaning out our wood-sheds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>2</td> <td>Finished drawing chips forenoon, cultivating afternoon went to prayermeeting in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>3</td> <td>Drawing brush out of Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>4</td> <td>Went to church in the morning. Went to Bible class in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>5</td> <td>Very warm went to Innerkip for a load of lime for Ed. </td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/19e65329c7bcc05107a266aaee16e835.pdf 57129ca0372e3d3f5ad1ee2267a7bbe8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>6</td> <td>Hot, planting potatoes Mrs Deans came over in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>7</td> <td>Hotter, finished planting potatoes, Alex went to Woodstock Mrs Deans learning to ride a bicycle this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>8</td> <td>A little cooler, began working our root ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>9</td> <td>Drilling for turnips, went over to convention in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>10</td> <td>Finished sowing our turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>11</td> <td>Went to Burns Church, communion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>12</td> <td>Drawing stones all day for Ed.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>13</td> <td>Warm building wire fence, went down to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>14</td> <td>Finished fence in the forenoon, digging post holes afternoon, raining to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>15</td> <td>Drizzling rain, fencing forenoon, getting cooler </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>16</td> <td>Fencing forenoon, cleaning wheat afternoon went down to presentation at Hickson in the evening had a very enjoyable time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>17</td> <td>Fine, took a load of wheat to Tavistock and a load of posts home Alex and Mother went over to Uncle Dan Mcphersons this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>18</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning Mr Howell preached, went over to Tommy Greenslade's in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>19</td> <td>Warm, drawing dirt forenoon, went to Tavistock with a load of chop afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>20</td> <td>Cloudy and cool, drawing gravel for Ed Mr Marson killed this afternoon Jemima and I went down to the wake.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>21</td> <td>Setting posts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>22</td> <td>Putting up fence forenoon, went to funeral afternoon</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/774cb7740ba7d9d8c7ea2a08f7fc478a.pdf c441cf779a93fe4fb304f9512918665d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>23</td> <td>Fine putting up wire fence, went down to a garden party at Wm Wilsons in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>24</td> <td>Finished fence forenoon building a milk stand afternoon Mr Richardson had tea with us to night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>25</td> <td>Very dusty went to Burns Church in the morning attended Bible in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>26</td> <td>Warm building line fences went to Marvins bee after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>27</td> <td>Drawing manure on summer fallow went to Tea meeting Strawberry Festival at Burns Church in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>28</td> <td>Drawing manure, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>29</td> <td>Drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>30</td> <td>Finished drawing manure, went to Choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Warm, fixing wind mill fore-noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>2</td> <td>Went to Burns Church, Text Prov 16 & 32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>3</td> <td>Cutting hay forenoon, cutting thistles afternoon raining to-night , much needed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>4</td> <td>Fixing wind mill forenoon, cutting hay afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>5</td> <td>Very warm, cutting thistles forenoon cutting hay afternoon, Alex Murray married to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>6</td> <td>Raising Bobs barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>7</td> <td>Windy down at Bobs raising barn. raining to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cool and showery finished raising Bob's barn, Alex went to Woodstock to-night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>9</td> <td>Jemima & I went to Burns Church this morning Mr Greenslade and Willie here for dinner.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d9833a3311214678002d3ce34e608ca6.pdf c17d97ced33a9fba1e213d1480b9b453 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>10</td> <td>A fine hay day, drawing hay all day, Ed came up to-night to see the colt: Jemima went over to see her sister to-night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>11</td> <td>Fine and warm drawing hay. Bo and Walter Wilson here to-night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>12</td> <td>Fine drawing hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>13</td> <td>Cutting hay forenoon, drawing afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>14</td> <td>Drawing hay, went down to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>15</td> <td>Drawing hay forenoon, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>16</td> <td>Went to church in the morning. Mr Ferguson preached from Text -- -- (what is truth) went over to Tommy Greenslade's in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>17</td> <td>Raining in the morning, went to Tavistock with a load of chop forenoon, hoeing turnips afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>18</td> <td>Hoeing turnips forenoon, drawing hay afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>19</td> <td>Hoeing forenoon, drawing hay afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>20</td> <td>Threatening rain, drawing hay all day Albert Jagger and I went up to the river to bathe to night:</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>21</td> <td>Drawing hay all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>22</td> <td>Hoeing turnips forenoon, cutting wheat afternoon, went to Tavistock in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>23</td> <td>Fine, went to Burns Church in the morning went to Bible Class in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>24</td> <td>Nearly 100° in the shade, cutting wheat went to Tavistock with pump pipe in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>25</td> <td>Fixing pump in the morning. Finished cutting field of wheat at noon, raining afternoon, cutting hay in the evening.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5df75002dbff2d03544200bc6bae7c31.pdf 7174fbb007d182d31719478b80d80988 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1889 <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>26</td> <td>Coilling hay in the morning cutting wheat afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>27</td> <td>Finished cutting wheat, cutting barley after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>28</td> <td>Finished cutting barley, cool this even'g</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>29</td> <td>Putting up hay, raining, Alex went to Maplewood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Burns Church in morning stayed in at home for dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>31</td> <td>Fine, drawing wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>1</td> <td>Aug: Drawing wheat all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>2</td> <td>High winds finished drawing wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>3</td> <td>Very warm, threshing at Alex McKays forenoon, threshing at Joseph Bigham afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sultry, drawing hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>5</td> <td>Drawing hay forenoon, drawing barley afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>6</td> <td>Went to Burn Church in the morning drove mother home in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>7</td> <td>Threshing at Bob Bickle's forenoon drawing barley afternoon, went down to Hickson in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>8</td> <td>Very dry weather. cutting oats, Alex went to St Paul's this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>9</td> <td>Horse-rakeing wheat stubble</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>10</td> <td>Raining this morning, hoeing turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>11</td> <td>Horse raking forenoon, pulling peas. afternoon, thunder storm this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>12</td> <td>Pulling peas all day. very warm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>13</td> <td>Attended Burns Church morning and evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>14</td> <td>Cutting oats, drawing oats after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>15</td> <td>Finished cutting oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>16</td> <td>Finished pulling peas.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2f952715add8990fa24b191037be88ce.pdf 885eaaf5b67e732995568cbc2de54ff9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August <table> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>17</td> <td>Very warm drawing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>18</td> <td>Still drawing peas.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>19</td> <td>Drawing peas forenoon, drawing oats afternoon 102° in the shade</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>20</td> <td>Went down to Hebron, spent the afternoon at Bruces.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>21</td> <td>Finished harvest Stanley and Ed helping us, raining in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>22</td> <td>Cool, started for Wiarton at 3 A.M.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>23</td> <td>hoeing turnips forenoon drawing manure afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>24</td> <td>Drawing manure. Stanley and I went to the Harvest Home at Fl{illegible} Russells in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>25</td> <td>Drawing manure, feeling very poorly this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>26</td> <td>Better hoeing turnips Alex went to Woodstock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>27</td> <td>Hot, went to Burns Church in the morning. attended the funeral of Mrs Wm Thompson afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>28</td> <td>Hoeing turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>29</td> <td>Finished drawing manure for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>30</td> <td>Fnished hoeing turnips forenoon spreading manure afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thurs</td> <td>31</td> <td>Cultivating wheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Very sultry, cultivating</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>2</td> <td>Finished cultivating forenoon, cleaning wheat for seed afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>3</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning Mr Howell preached went to Babtish Ch. afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>4</td> <td>Threshing at Rob McKays.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>5</td> <td>A heavy thunderstorm this morning sowing wheat afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b106ed9144935ee507f79cd84f63b57.pdf 8ad0995ca56a125de9d0b49946f5ec43 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September <table> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cloudy, finished sowing wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>7</td> <td>Went to Hickson with hogs 8 = 1710 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>8</td> <td>Helping Bob prepare his wheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>9</td> <td>Down at Bob's harrowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>10</td> <td>Went to Burns Church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>11</td> <td>Drawing manure all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>12</td> <td>Drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>13</td> <td>finished drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>14</td> <td>Went to London show heavy frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>15</td> <td>Spreading manure forenoon drawing rails afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>16</td> <td>Moving fence all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>17</td> <td>Went to Rathv, anniversary of re opening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>18</td> <td>Drawing rails forenoon, went to Tavistock for chop afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>19</td> <td>Tavistock show, drawing manure all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>20</td> <td>Cool, drawing manure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>21</td> <td>Drawing rails, moving fence.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>22</td> <td>Moving fence to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>23</td> <td>Spreading manure forenoon, drawing rails afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>24</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning raining in the afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>25</td> <td>Cloudy, spreading manure forenoon doing chores afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>26</td> <td>Cutting fence blocks forenoon. went to Mrs Wm Sim's funeral afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>27</td> <td>Fine, at Wm Bickles threshing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>28</td> <td>At Wm Bickles threshing, raining to-night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>29</td> <td>Digging potatoes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>30</td> <td>Cold today, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning drove Jemima down home afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>2</td> <td>Building fence forenoon threshing at Geo Bickles afternoon. </td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75aa265942cf70e17f1dbdf440504956.pdf 425359c586e6f72d94c61f588867019d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A cure for Love. Take a grain of sense, half a grain of Prudence a drackm of understanding, a handful of dislike Mix them together fold them up in your brain for 24 hrs. set them on a slow fire of hatred. Then strain them clear from dregs of melancholy. Sweeten them with forgetfulness. Put them in the bottle of your heart: stopping them down with the cork of good sound sense. There let them stand for 14 days in the water of cold affection. This rightly made and properly applied is the most effectual remedy in the universe. You may have these ingredients at the House of understanding on Constant Street up the hill of self denial in the Town of Loving kindness in the country of <u>Love no more</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e7e6e75d4403ee34dfa8e058322fe12.pdf 640cb256762bedecc7c3ef61645afefd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. "Why marriage is prove a failure" Nine-tenths of the unhappy marriages are the result of green human calves being allowed to run at large in the society pastures with-out any yolks on them. They marry and have children before they do mustaches? They are fathers of twins before they have two pairs of pants, and the little girls they marry are as old as their grandmothers in scheming. Occasionally one of the gosling marriages turns out all right, but it is a clear case of lack. If there was a law against young galoots sparking before they have cut all their teeth I suppose the little cusses would evade it in some way, but there ought to be a sentiment against it. It is time enough for these young bantams to think of finding a pallet when they have raised money enough to buy a bundle of laths to build a hen-house. But they see a girl that looks cunning, and they begin to think there is not enough to go around, and they begin to get their work in real spry; and before they are aware of the sanctity of the marriage relation they are hitched for life, and before they own a cook stove or a bed stead, they have to get up in the night and go after a doctor, so frightened they run themselves out of breath and abuse the doctor because he does not run too. And when the doctor gets there there's not enough linen in the house to wrap up a doll baby. It is a shame and a disgrace. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f5ed78d32c0cc322fcb4d069d9eaeeb.pdf 995a6f45bc3256e8f95d8f29ad3c4884 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October 199 <table> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>3</td> <td>Threshing at Geo Bickles, a year ago to-day I fractured my ancle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>4</td> <td>Threshing at Geo Bickles forenoon, at Bob Bickles afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>5</td> <td>Finished threshing at Robert Bickles</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>6</td> <td>Building fence forenoon threshing at Will Lukl's afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>7</td> <td>Building fence all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>8</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning raining in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>9</td> <td>Cloudy, threshing at Gavin Bighams.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>10</td> <td>Helping Bighams put in chaff in the morning, moving fence the rest of day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>11</td> <td>Threshing at Martin Bales</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>12</td> <td>Fine, cleaning wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>13</td> <td>Cleaning wheat forenoon, took a load to Tavistock afternoon. Attended choir practice at Wm Ross's in the evening Mr Adam Henderson buried to day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>14</td> <td>Threshing at Ed's to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>15</td> <td>Went to Church on a bike. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>16</td> <td>Began threshing this afternoon at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>17</td> <td>Threshing, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>18</td> <td>Finished threshing at nine o-clock this morning, ploughing afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>19</td> <td>Thanksgiving doing chores, Alex & Jemima went down to Bruces this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>20</td> <td>Threshing at brother Bob's very cold to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>21</td> <td>Bob and Alex went to Stratford for a power mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>22</td> <td>Raining at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>23</td> <td>Raining forenoon, fine afternoon doing chores, went down in the evening</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9876a7ab576fca6a285a4f5085472f5.pdf 866f6ff7076a325ff06d50a680fafb5c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October 199 <table> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>24</td> <td>Ploughing forenoon, went up to Tavistock afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>25</td> <td>Very fine, went to Mifs White's wedding</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>26</td> <td>Drove in to Galt this morning, arrived home about midnight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>27</td> <td>Raining all day, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>28</td> <td>Ploughing forenoon, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>29</td> <td>Fine to-day, Jemima and I went down to Bible class in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>30</td> <td>Went to Tavistock with a load of wheat forenoon, went down to Hickson for shingles afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>31</td> <td>Moving Pete to Woodstock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>1 Nov</td> <td>Fine, drawing turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>2</td> <td>Drawing turnips to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>3</td> <td>Drawing turnips forenoon, raining afternoon cleaning wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>4</td> <td>Went to Hickson with milk, forenoon drawing turnips afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>5</td> <td>Went to Burns Church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>6</td> <td>Fine drawing turnips all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>7</td> <td>Finished drawing turnips.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8</td> <td>Very fine ploughing for Bob.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9</td> <td>Getting pump fixed forenoon, shingling on house afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a91dab613c3fe489d6f1e54487470460.pdf 75875692a2aaf713081414d4a5bbba98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Receipt for cureing meat: Beef or Pork <table> <tr> <td>1 1/2</td> <td>lbs </td> <td>of common salt to a gallon of water</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2</td> <td>" " </td> <td>Brown sugar " " " " "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2</td> <td>oz</td> <td>" Saltpetre " " " " "</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61c5d64d496f411e8f36c4ab2d752cc6.pdf ebc95c7763b05643e40e8f7747663f20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33624ad08a1f3a5aa8088a4229d7b1fd.pdf c3e5653ac5be42617e6251e7b8d7beef Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/231962d4f9b3fcc67202b5f5ddf8160d.pdf 9b94ae27a94fdae99598ed9cb526e3a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4c4cf9dcc6fc5fc8475b0095716fb3b9.pdf 3a79de637ba4d9edc9a6e2ef33bef724 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4296447871783baf08d48724ea3ffccc.pdf 034eb21db4ff78fc237a007638565a66 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/79f070d9912ee853310b217496c6cf4f.pdf ce45711f844e498cfc67dc53b2471e3d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/098dde09b4d391bbc7ecd65bc43483ba.pdf 4ae6e02670b6327c88dbad876a702033 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28e3e5eae3264b3b3d26433a5c15c529.pdf 9a7fdbe6f46fb313e2311e1a33845432 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed4684e84ac64c29e451006096a3164b.pdf 8d03b111caef7a789ab318a0dbd34769 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb9d7dbb2dac5c967282ec66be5541d9.pdf c60c1b6122d549d75c8ef44b61168921 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The greatest drawback to spiritual advancement to-day is the lack of spiritual observance in the home, we are apt to think the Church alone is the place for worship, it is a mistaken idea every house should be a house of God and we should there daily seek His guidance and forgiveness. There in the eventide of life, when the cares and burdens of earlier days are laid aside and we are awaiting the last release our fading eyes will catch a glimpse of the Glory land and we will hear the gracious message I have called thee by they name, thou art mine. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4c80619be5d8b6947e3b161eca422be.pdf f89e1aefb60bf8ce7aed6ab93edeb184 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Christ teaching in the home Christ is our example: the home is Gods school for his children. What sacred memories are recalled to almost every heart, by that one word <s>home</s>. The most sacred ties of earth are centered there. It is there we receive those lasting impressions, how well we remember the prayers taught us at our Mothers knee, and how often in the struggles of life we have felt the influence of those early impressions. Home: it is there we shape our destiny: it is there our minds are moulded: it is there we first felt the impulse of religious convictions. God would have us know Him in our tender years, it is there, He would have our minds instilled <s>by</s> with those blessed truths: Perhaps the greatest draw back to spiritual advancement to-day, is the lack of spiritual observance in the homes it is a mistaken idea every house should be a house of God, and we should there daily seek His guidance and forgiveness there in he end we may bear that gracious message I have called the by thy name, Thou art mine. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe47bff8d78102ebf9e2e31ddc91a361.pdf cc174fab203b268a1b60f4c89aa4b29e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Christ teaching in home Christ is our example, the home is Gods school for his children. What sacred memories are recalled to almost every heart, by that one word home. The most sacred ties of earth are centered there. It is there we receive those lasting impressions, how well we remember the prayers taught us at our Mothers knee, and how often in the struggles of life we have felt the influence of those early impressions. Home: it is there we shape our destiny: it is there our minds are moulded: it is there we first felt the impulse of religious convictions. God would have us know Him in our tender years, it is there, He would have our minds instilled with those blessed truths. There are enemies of the home which we should guard against, I will mention only a few. Just to prove that the placce where our hearts best affections are centered, is in daily danger of absolute destruction by the great enemy. The insidious foe lies in ambush, he hides along the way; ready to enter the most sacred spot on earth, the place nearest Heaven. Pride is a great enemy of the home, by <s>it</s> which we become involved, discontented and ruined, and the home is gone. Gossip is another fireside evil and by it fires are kindled which burns like the flames of the lost. Press of business is getting to be more and more an enemy of the home and business cares, to often assail the peace of the domestic circle. How will we oppose these enemies: the alter of prayer is the strongest fortification, the Bible is the great law for the home, out of which we may forge weapons of defence. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72d4c0d1331c5bd05a42320f80b8b34c.pdf 4b834001c76a636ca7c00fb3d6447d37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. John Mcgachan <table> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td>25</td> <td>Digging cellar drain</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>dy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>26</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>2</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>3</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>6</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>7</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>10</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>" " " </td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/99f507fe999564d4b5cdf935bb3c4dc3.pdf d8e639d4154384d3f8b1d0e7a5a4717d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Albert Jagger <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Dr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 1898</td> <td>30</td> <td>To 1 pr Boots</td> <td>$1</td> <td>.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 1899</td> <td>2</td> <td>" Overals V</td> <td>X</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>" Shirt V</td> <td>X</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>" 1 pr Mitts V</td> <td>X</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>" " Cap V</td> <td>X</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>To Pills V</td> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>6</td> <td>" Flute</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>" Postage</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>24</td> <td>" Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>29</td> <td>" " </td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr </td> <td>8</td> <td>" " </td> <td></td> <td>.07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>Tobacco & Postage</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>29</td> <td>To Eye Wash</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>6</td> <td>To Eye wash</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>" Postage</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>" " </td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>7</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>" Straw Hat</td> <td></td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>24</td> <td>" Paper & Envel's.</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>8</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug</td> <td>19</td> <td>" Cotton Socks</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sep</td> <td></td> <td>" Coal - </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" <s>Linseed</s> Castor oil</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>5</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>6</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Cr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 1900</td> <td>1st</td> <td>To Wages</td> <td>$50</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0186f80557cdc4c8d88cc15b72a5c050.pdf 877512a44329fbf3ec1f102084867738 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Cr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 1901</td> <td>1</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>80 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rep. shoes</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>14</td> <td>M.B. Harp</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>"</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td>16</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>7</td> <td>" Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>" 1 pr overalls</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>" 1 " socks</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>" By cash</td> <td>10.</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>" Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>" " </td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>20</td> <td>By Cash</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>" " </td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug</td> <td>7</td> <td>" " </td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>" " </td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>" " </td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>4</td> <td>" " </td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>" " </td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>" " </td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>28</td> <td>" " </td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>15</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>30</td> <td>" Cash</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Dr</td> <td></td> <td></td> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>By Wages</td> <td>$60</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b691e580ec58565bf3d0319bdf2fb37.pdf 110d901a3e00790562eeeae5e0fc0097 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Plastering <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>F. 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Gain to {illegible} goods goods good good goods goods Don A. Murray good Tavistock London {illegible} Don Don Don Alex Sutherton NY NY Ny Tavistock Alex. Sutherland Stratford Don Tynmay https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/99bcf743a9323c9db492b89f1b3912f4.pdf 3bcfadadf22bc2bca544fe9222fc221f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {back cover of diary, mottled brown/green pattern} 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 Donald Alexander Murray Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donald Alexander Murray Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1887-1899 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, Oxford County, Zorra East Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Donald Alexander Murray Diary, 1887-1899 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 3, 1887 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript 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 Donald Alexander Murray Diary, 1887-1899 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donald Alexander Murray Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1887-1899 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, Oxford County, Zorra East Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 3, 1887 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Donald Alexander Murray Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Front cover</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Inside front cover [blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of inside front cover with card with butterflies and Chinese script</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>[Another duplicate of inside front cover showing inside of butterfly card]</p> <p>Donald Alexander Murray</p> <p>born Jan 6, 1870</p> <p>married 1902 June 18</p> <p>died 1952</p> <p>[Note written by donor] Nov.14, 1984</p> <p>Dear Sir,</p> <p>This book came up in an auction sale some weeks back. We felt it should go back to the Hickson community.</p> <p>Sincerely [rest is cut off]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Toronto Jan 3/87</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>3</td> <td>Commenced business with cash</td> <td>500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Goods in store</td> <td>400.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>Bot goods of L. Gun on Acct.</td> <td>240.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>5</td> <td>Sold goods to B.E. Monroe on Acct.</td> <td>45.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>7</td> <td>Paid to D. Gun on Acct.</td> <td>120.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>Sold H. Calder goods worth</td> <td>200.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Rec'd H. Calder's note</td> <td>110.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>B.E. Monroe redeemed his note</td> <td>45.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>13</td> <td>Gave D. Gun my note</td> <td>120.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>Paid for Stationary &amp; Postage</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>Bot good of D. Gun on note</td> <td>70.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Paid for advertising</td> <td>1.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>Sold goods to Thomas Smith on Acct.</td> <td>18.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Paid cash for fuel</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>Rec'd from H. Calder on Acct</td> <td>30.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>19</td> <td>Redeemed my note favor of D. Gun</td> <td>120.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>Paid for repairs</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>21</td> <td>Sold Thomas Smith on Acct</td> <td>70.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>Lent D. Gunn</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>24</td> <td>Rec's from T. Smith his note on Acct</td> <td>80.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>25</td> <td>Rec'd from D. Gunn</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>26</td> <td>Bot a stove gave my note</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>Rec'd cash on H. Calders note</td> <td>110.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>Paid Clerks salary</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>28</td> <td>Rec'd on H. Calders Acct</td> <td>40.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>29</td> <td>Paid for Telegrams</td> <td>0.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31</td> <td>Sold my stock for cash</td> <td>436.36</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31</td> <td>Paid Auctioneer</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>31</td> <td>Rec'd on H. Calders Acct</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>2</td> <td>Goods in store</td> <td>500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sold my stock for cash</td> <td>1000.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Page 2. blank page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Page 3. blank page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Hired Labor</span></h2> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1893</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8th</td> <td>June Mr Henderson</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9th</td> <td>" " " " forenoon</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td>" " " "</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>In Acct with A. Henderson.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1894</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td></td> <td>To Three days threshing Peas</td> <td>XXX</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>" Ploughing</td> <td>1.12 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>9</td> <td>" Drawing Manure</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>12</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>0.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>13</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>0.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Medical Bill</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1898</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>3</td> <td>To Dr Stick (?) for fractured ancle</td> <td>$13.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>21</td> <td>" " Premeier (?) medicine</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" Six bottles,C oil @25cts</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" 1 " Liniment</td> <td>0.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" 1 " St Jacobs Oil</td> <td>0.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>21</td> <td>" 1 " Liniment</td> <td>0.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Page 7. blank page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1899</span></h2> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Sunday: Two below zero this morning, drove Jemima down home. Had New Years Turkey at John Brices, Roads bear in places</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>2</td> <td>Alex drew milk to Hickson this morning. Mother and Stanley here for dinner getting milder afternoon went over to Tommy Greenslades in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>3</td> <td>Fine today. Will Evans came over in the afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>4</td> <td>Raining heavy all day, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>5</td> <td>Wheels running today, freezing afternoon. John Evans and Ed Murray here for tea.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cold and snowing Pete's baby arrived today Alex went to the funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>7</td> <td>Very Stormy today, at home all day, clear and cold tonight.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>8</td> <td>High winds, growing colder Robt. Ross conducting services at Burns Church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>9</td> <td>Cold east wind, Alex and Jemima went to Tavistock this afternoon. John A McDonald here this evening collecting for missions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>10</td> <td>Cold and clear, cleaning wheat afternoon. Mr &amp; Mrs Greenslade spent the evening with us. Brother Bob called in on his way from Tavistock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>11</td> <td>Below zero today Alex went to Tavistock with a load of wheat afternoon, bad roads.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>12</td> <td>Cleaning wheat forenoon Alex went to Tavistock with a load, horses ran away from him coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>13</td> <td>Drizzling rain today, doing chores Albert went to E Corp's threshing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>14</td> <td>Raining, at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>15</td> <td>Went to Church the first time since I fractured my ancle, drove Jemima down home afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February 1899 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>16</td> <td>At home doing chores Uncle Heck came up (from town)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>17</td> <td>Cold and blustering Will Evans and I were breaking in the trotter. Went down to Bob's in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>18</td> <td>Fine doing chores Mrs Moon buried today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>19</td> <td>Fair at home doing chores.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>20</td> <td>Went over to Louis Bigham's with a load of chop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>21</td> <td>Blustering, Alex went to Stratford this morning by train from Tavistock Will Evans began drawing wood afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>22</td> <td>Milder, went to Burns Church, (Communion) Mr Ferguson preached from Mat 12.&amp;18.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>23</td> <td>Fine doing chores Will Evans drawing wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>24</td> <td>Charles Knott paying us a visit today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>25</td> <td>Cold, at home doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>26</td> <td>Oiling harness, Will Evans drawing wood to Tavistock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>27</td> <td>Albert Goring's youngest son buried today.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>28</td> <td>Blustering doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>29</td> <td>Went to Burns Church small attendance</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>30</td> <td>Went down to George Steward's in the evening. 10 below zero</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>31</td> <td>Very cold today, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>1</td> <td>Feb: Bleak winds, drove Jemima home this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>2</td> <td>Getting milder, clear today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>3</td> <td>Heavy fall of snow this morning went down to George Murray's party in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>4</td> <td>At home all day Will Evans went to Tavistock for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>5</td> <td>Clear and cold went to Burns church, morning and evening Text Deut: 13.14.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>6</td> <td>Six below zero this morning Alex went to Woodstock</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feburary 199 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>7</td> <td>Growing colder Alex drove pig up to Ed. Caister</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8</td> <td>At home doing chores, stormy afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9</td> <td>Went down to Will Bickle's to see his power mill got my nose frozen coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td>Twenty six deg below zero this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>11</td> <td>Alex returned from Clinton at noon today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>12</td> <td>Went to Burns Church Text Eph. 2.1-3.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>13</td> <td>Very cold attended the funeral of Mrs McKay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>14</td> <td>Growing milder at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>15</td> <td>Making Double-Trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>16</td> <td>Very fine, drove Will Evans down to Geo. Stewart's</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>17</td> <td>Drawing stones for Ed, snow disappearing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>18</td> <td>Went to Tavistock for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>19</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning. Mother and Stanley came up afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>20</td> <td>Very fine Alex and Mother drove to Harrington to see Auntie McKay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>21</td> <td>Fine milder weather doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>22</td> <td>Cleaning wheat; went to Tavistock in the evening for bread.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>23</td> <td>Very fine, went down to Will Holman's sale afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>24</td> <td>Went to Tavistock with a load of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>25</td> <td>Drawing wheat to Tavistock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>26</td> <td>Fine at Burns Church in the morning. Bob and I went down to Bruce's afternoon raining and very muddy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>27</td> <td>Blustering today doing chores, going to Tavistock this evening for Breads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>28</td> <td>Began culling wood this morning George Stewart came after me to go with him to see some horses, very stormy afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 1899 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>1</td> <td>Very fine cutting wood all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>2</td> <td>Cutting wood, clear forenoon, cloudy with signs of rain afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>3</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon, raining afternoon went down home in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>4</td> <td>Went to Tavistock forenoon cutting wood afternoon snowing tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>5</td> <td>Went to Church, Mr Ferguson preached from Text Eph: 2-10 very stormy afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cutting wood all day, Bob came up in the evening looking for his man.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>7</td> <td>Good sleighing, cutting wood. Duncan Gould came over forenoon, I went over to Tommy Greenslade's in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8</td> <td>Fine today Alex went to Woodstock. Oiling harness and keeping back.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9</td> <td>Cutting wood, good sleighing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td>Cutting wood, Alex went to Tavistock afternoon, brought home a new clock.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>11</td> <td>Very fine sleighing almost gone. I went down home afternoon and dehorned four head of cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>12</td> <td>Went to Burns Church this morning listened to Rev Mr Mculloch on missions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>13</td> <td>Fine cutting wood all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>14</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon went over to L.J. Bigham's with a load of chop afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>15</td> <td>Raining went down to W.B. Kerr's in the morning, went-down home to the party at night, called for Mr &amp; Mrs Kerr. had a very good time, progressive Pedro &amp; dancing made up the programme.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>16</td> <td>Cold and blustering cutting wood all day. Finished washing dishes as I write</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 1899 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>17</td> <td>Fine today cutting wood,</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>18</td> <td>Raining this morning went to Tavistock forenoon, sorting over our apples afternoon. George Steward came up afternoon to see when it would be convenient to dehorn his cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>19</td> <td>Stormy good sleighing went to Burns church stayed in at Ed's for dinner.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>20</td> <td>Blustering real March weather. Albert Jagger and I cutting wood. Bob came up in the evening for a logging chain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>21</td> <td>Cold east wind, went up to Tavistock in the morning to get our cross-sut saw sharpened, very stormy afternoon doing housework.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>22</td> <td>Misty, doing chores forenoon went to Charles Ames funeral afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>23</td> <td>Thunder storm last night, cold and stormy this morning went to Hickson wirh a load of hogs, cutting saw-logs afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>24</td> <td>Milder today cutting wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>25</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon, to stormy to work out afternoon went to Tavistock in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>26</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning, and to song-service in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>27</td> <td>Fine today washing forenoon, doing chores the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>28</td> <td>Raining cutting wood all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>29</td> <td>Stormy went down and dehorned George Stewart's cattle forenoon went up to Tavistock afternoon roads blockaded.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>30</td> <td>Doing chores forenoon went to Tavistock for chop afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>31</td> <td>Fine this morning Stanley drove Mother and I to Tavistock we took the 11 o'clock train for Clinton arrived there at 1 o'clock.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 1899 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>1</td> <td>Doing Clinton today, Jim Fair took me to the Opera at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>2</td> <td>Dot Fair and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the morning, Mrs Jim Fair and sister came over and took me to the Methodist Church in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>3</td> <td>Took the train for Tavistock at 2 pm arrived at our destination at 5pm. Father met us at the station.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>4</td> <td>Fine today cutting wood Alex went down after Jemima, Pete called in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>5</td> <td>Thawing, splitting wood, Alex drawing it home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cutting wood all day, went-down to choir practice at-night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>7</td> <td>Drizzling rain, cutting wood, had an invitation to Bessie Murray's party tonight but did not go</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cloudy and cold cutting wood, went to Tavistock in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>9</td> <td>Went to Burns Church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>10</td> <td>Very fine, cutting wood went down home in evening, had a game of Pedro.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>11</td> <td>Butchering our porkers today, father helping us I drove him down as far as Bobs had tea there, raining tonight.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>12</td> <td>First spring like day, cutting down apple trees Ed came up we docked two colts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>13</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon went down to Bobs at noon helped him butcher, docked his colt.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>14</td> <td>Cutting wood forenoon sawing fence posts afternoon went own to presentation at Wm Ross's in the evening had a very good time.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>15</td> <td>Clear and cold went up to Tavistock forenoon pruning apple trees afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>16</td> <td>Ground covered with snow this morning At home all day, Rob't Rofs preached at Burns</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>17</td> <td>Wintry, cleaning calf pens forenoon cutting wood afternoon Adam Henderson had tea with us. Charlie Knott staying with us to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>18</td> <td>Very warm pruning apple trees forenoon went to Alex McKays wood bee afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>19</td> <td>Fine, finished pruning apple trees Alex went to Woodstock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>20</td> <td>Taking in our turnip pit - very warm 70° in the shade.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>21</td> <td>Fencing to-day went down to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>22</td> <td>Piling wood, Alex went to Tavistock for clover seed to-night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>23</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning attended Bible class in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>24</td> <td>Building fence to-day went over to see Pete Rofs at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>25</td> <td>Fine and warm staking fence went to Tavistock in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>26</td> <td>Hanging wall paper to-day. began ploughing afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>27</td> <td>Helping Jemima paper, Albert Jagger ploughed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>28</td> <td>Went to Tavistock afternoon with a load of chop went down to Hickson in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>29</td> <td>Drawing rails Jemimas, driving posts afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>30</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning listened to Rev Tyr Johnston. Attended Bible Class in the evening</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>1</td> <td>Very warm ploughing all day. Bob came up in the evening after a receipt for curing pork Jemima is Just telling me that I dont always tell the truth.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>2</td> <td>Cooler to day ploughing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>3</td> <td>Ploughing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sowing oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>5</td> <td>Cleaning barley forenoon, sowing afternoon took Tena Kerr down to the Ladies Aid meeting in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>6</td> <td>Finished sowing barley Will Evans came over in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>7</td> <td>Fine, went to Burns Church in the morning went down to Hickson afternoon drove Nellie McDonald to Tavistock in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>8</td> <td>Rolling forenoon, drawing manure and ploughing afternoon Stanley came up after the roller in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>9</td> <td>Very fine ploughing forenoon, Cleaning peas afternoon went to Tavistock in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>10</td> <td>Sowing peas, went to Tavistock with Bob in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thurs</td> <td>11</td> <td>Raining this morning fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>12</td> <td>Finished sowing peas this morning, helping Jemima paint afternoon, went to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>13</td> <td>Raining this morning, finished painting Francis Lark buried this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>14</td> <td>Fine drove Jemima down home afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>15</td> <td>Sowing oats forenoon, choring afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>16</td> <td>Raining forenoon, Bob and Alex McKay helping us plough afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ploughing forenoon, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>18</td> <td>Cold shower, finished ploughing at noon cultivating afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>19</td> <td>Went to Tavistock with a load of chop forenoon, sowing oats afternoon John Evans came over in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>20</td> <td>Finished seeding to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>21</td> <td>Fine went to Church in the morning Will Evans and my-self were out driving afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>22</td> <td>Cold, finished rolling forenoon drawing rails afternoons</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>23</td> <td>Drawing rails all day went to concert at Braimer at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>24</td> <td>Moving fence to-day went down to Bruce's after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>25</td> <td>Warmer, drawing rails.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>26</td> <td>Ploughing fence bottom, went to prayer meeting in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>27</td> <td>Went down to Hickson to get the team shod forenoon, intended going to Innerkip afternoon but it was to wet.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>28</td> <td>Fine at home all day. went to Bible Class in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>29</td> <td>Raining, very wet all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>30</td> <td>Fine went to Innerkip for lime for Ed.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>31</td> <td>Took our fat cattle away to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Cleaning out our wood-sheds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>2</td> <td>Finished drawing chips forenoon, cultivating afternoon went to prayermeeting in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>3</td> <td>Drawing brush out of Orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>4</td> <td>Went to church in the morning. Went to Bible class in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>5</td> <td>Very warm went to Innerkip for a load of lime for Ed.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>6</td> <td>Hot, planting potatoes Mrs Deans came over in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>7</td> <td>Hotter, finished planting potatoes, Alex went to Woodstock Mrs Deans learning to ride a bicycle this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>8</td> <td>A little cooler, began working our root ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>9</td> <td>Drilling for turnips, went over to convention in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>10</td> <td>Finished sowing our turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>11</td> <td>Went to Burns Church, communion</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>12</td> <td>Drawing stones all day for Ed.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>13</td> <td>Warm building wire fence, went down to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>14</td> <td>Finished fence in the forenoon, digging post holes afternoon, raining to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>15</td> <td>Drizzling rain, fencing forenoon, getting cooler</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>16</td> <td>Fencing forenoon, cleaning wheat afternoon went down to presentation at Hickson in the evening had a very enjoyable time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>17</td> <td>Fine, took a load of wheat to Tavistock and a load of posts home Alex and Mother went over to Uncle Dan Mcphersons this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>18</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning Mr Howell preached, went over to Tommy Greenslade's in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>19</td> <td>Warm, drawing dirt forenoon, went to Tavistock with a load of chop afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>20</td> <td>Cloudy and cool, drawing gravel for Ed Mr Marson killed this afternoon Jemima and I went down to the wake.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>21</td> <td>Setting posts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>22</td> <td>Putting up fence forenoon, went to funeral afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>23</td> <td>Fine putting up wire fence, went down to a garden party at Wm Wilsons in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>24</td> <td>Finished fence forenoon building a milk stand afternoon Mr Richardson had tea with us to night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>25</td> <td>Very dusty went to Burns Church in the morning attended Bible in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>26</td> <td>Warm building line fences went to Marvins bee after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>27</td> <td>Drawing manure on summer fallow went to Tea meeting Strawberry Festival at Burns Church in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>28</td> <td>Drawing manure, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>29</td> <td>Drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>30</td> <td>Finished drawing manure, went to Choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Warm, fixing wind mill fore-noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>2</td> <td>Went to Burns Church, Text Prov 16 &amp; 32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>3</td> <td>Cutting hay forenoon, cutting thistles afternoon raining to-night , much needed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>4</td> <td>Fixing wind mill forenoon, cutting hay afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>5</td> <td>Very warm, cutting thistles forenoon cutting hay afternoon, Alex Murray married to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>6</td> <td>Raising Bobs barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>7</td> <td>Windy down at Bobs raising barn. raining to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>8</td> <td>Cool and showery finished raising Bob's barn, Alex went to Woodstock to-night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>9</td> <td>Jemima &amp; I went to Burns Church this morning Mr Greenslade and Willie here for dinner.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>10</td> <td>A fine hay day, drawing hay all day, Ed came up to-night to see the colt: Jemima went over to see her sister to-night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>11</td> <td>Fine and warm drawing hay. Bo and Walter Wilson here to-night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>12</td> <td>Fine drawing hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>13</td> <td>Cutting hay forenoon, drawing afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>14</td> <td>Drawing hay, went down to choir practice in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>15</td> <td>Drawing hay forenoon, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>16</td> <td>Went to church in the morning. Mr Ferguson preached from Text -- -- (what is truth) went over to Tommy Greenslade's in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>17</td> <td>Raining in the morning, went to Tavistock with a load of chop forenoon, hoeing turnips afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>18</td> <td>Hoeing turnips forenoon, drawing hay afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>19</td> <td>Hoeing forenoon, drawing hay afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>20</td> <td>Threatening rain, drawing hay all day Albert Jagger and I went up to the river to bathe to night:</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>21</td> <td>Drawing hay all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>22</td> <td>Hoeing turnips forenoon, cutting wheat afternoon, went to Tavistock in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>23</td> <td>Fine, went to Burns Church in the morning went to Bible Class in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>24</td> <td>Nearly 100° in the shade, cutting wheat went to Tavistock with pump pipe in the evening.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>25</td> <td>Fixing pump in the morning. Finished cutting field of wheat at noon, raining afternoon, cutting hay in the evening.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>26</td> <td>Coilling hay in the morning cutting wheat afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>27</td> <td>Finished cutting wheat, cutting barley after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>28</td> <td>Finished cutting barley, cool this even'g</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>29</td> <td>Putting up hay, raining, Alex went to Maplewood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>30</td> <td>went to Burns Church in morning stayed in at home for dinner</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>31</td> <td>Fine, drawing wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>1</td> <td>Aug: Drawing wheat all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>2</td> <td>High winds finished drawing wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>3</td> <td>Very warm, threshing at Alex McKays forenoon, threshing at Joseph Bigham afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>4</td> <td>Sultry, drawing hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>5</td> <td>Drawing hay forenoon, drawing barley afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>6</td> <td>Went to Burn Church in the morning drove mother home in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>7</td> <td>Threshing at Bob Bickle's forenoon drawing barley afternoon, went down to Hickson in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>8</td> <td>Very dry weather. cutting oats, Alex went to St Paul's this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>9</td> <td>Horse-rakeing wheat stubble</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>10</td> <td>Raining this morning, hoeing turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>11</td> <td>Horse raking forenoon, pulling peas. afternoon, thunder storm this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>12</td> <td>Pulling peas all day. very warm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>13</td> <td>Attended Burns Church morning and evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>14</td> <td>Cutting oats, drawing oats after tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>15</td> <td>Finished cutting oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>16</td> <td>Finished pulling peas.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thu</td> <td>17</td> <td>Very warm drawing peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>18</td> <td>Still drawing peas.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>19</td> <td>Drawing peas forenoon, drawing oats afternoon 102° in the shade</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>20</td> <td>Went down to Hebron, spent the afternoon at Bruces.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>21</td> <td>Finished harvest Stanley and Ed helping us, raining in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>22</td> <td>Cool, started for Wiarton at 3 A.M.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>23</td> <td>hoeing turnips forenoon drawing manure afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>24</td> <td>Drawing manure. Stanley and I went to the Harvest Home at Fl{illegible} Russells in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>25</td> <td>Drawing manure, feeling very poorly this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>26</td> <td>Better hoeing turnips Alex went to Woodstock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>27</td> <td>Hot, went to Burns Church in the morning. attended the funeral of Mrs Wm Thompson afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>28</td> <td>Hoeing turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>29</td> <td>Finished drawing manure for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>30</td> <td>Fnished hoeing turnips forenoon spreading manure afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thurs</td> <td>31</td> <td>Cultivating wheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Very sultry, cultivating</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>2</td> <td>Finished cultivating forenoon, cleaning wheat for seed afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>3</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning Mr Howell preached went to Babtish Ch. afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>4</td> <td>Threshing at Rob McKays.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>5</td> <td>A heavy thunderstorm this morning sowing wheat afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>6</td> <td>Cloudy, finished sowing wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>7</td> <td>Went to Hickson with hogs 8 = 1710 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>8</td> <td>Helping Bob prepare his wheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>9</td> <td>Down at Bob's harrowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>10</td> <td>Went to Burns Church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>11</td> <td>Drawing manure all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>12</td> <td>Drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>13</td> <td>finished drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>14</td> <td>Went to London show heavy frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>15</td> <td>Spreading manure forenoon drawing rails afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>16</td> <td>Moving fence all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>17</td> <td>Went to Rathv, anniversary of re opening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>18</td> <td>Drawing rails forenoon, went to Tavistock for chop afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>19</td> <td>Tavistock show, drawing manure all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>20</td> <td>Cool, drawing manure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>21</td> <td>Drawing rails, moving fence.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>22</td> <td>Moving fence to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>23</td> <td>Spreading manure forenoon, drawing rails afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>24</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning raining in the afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>25</td> <td>Cloudy, spreading manure forenoon doing chores afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>26</td> <td>Cutting fence blocks forenoon. went to Mrs Wm Sim's funeral afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>27</td> <td>Fine, at Wm Bickles threshing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>28</td> <td>At Wm Bickles threshing, raining to-night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>29</td> <td>Digging potatoes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>30</td> <td>Cold today, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>1st</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning drove Jemima down home afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>2</td> <td>Building fence forenoon threshing at Geo Bickles afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A cure for Love.</p> <p>Take a grain of sense, half a grain of Prudence a drackm of understanding, a handful of dislike Mix them together fold them up in your brain for 24 hrs. set them on a slow fire of hatred.</p> <p>Then strain them clear from dregs of melancholy. Sweeten them with forgetfulness. Put them in the bottle of your heart: stopping them down with the cork of good sound sense. There let them stand for 14 days in the water of cold affection.</p> <p>This rightly made and properly applied is the most effectual remedy in the universe.</p> <p>You may have these ingredients at the House of understanding on Constant Street up the hill of self denial in the Town of Loving kindness in the country of Love no more.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"Why marriage is prove a failure"</p> <p>Nine-tenths of the unhappy marriages are the result of green human calves being allowed to run at large in the society pastures with-out any yolks on them.</p> <p>They marry and have children before they do mustaches? They are fathers of twins before they have two pairs of pants, and the little girls they marry are as old as their grandmothers in scheming.</p> <p>Occasionally one of the gosling marriages turns out all right, but it is a clear case of lack.</p> <p>If there was a law against young galoots sparking before they have cut all their teeth I suppose the little cusses would evade it in some way, but there ought to be a sentiment against it.</p> <p>It is time enough for these young bantams to think of finding a pallet when they have raised money enough to buy a bundle of laths to build a hen-house.</p> <p>But they see a girl that looks cunning, and they begin to think there is not enough to go around, and they begin to get their work in real spry; and before they are aware of the sanctity of the marriage relation they are hitched for life, and before they own a cook stove or a bed stead, they have to get up in the night and go after a doctor, so frightened they run themselves out of breath and abuse the doctor because he does not run too.</p> <p>And when the doctor gets there there's not enough linen in the house to wrap up a doll baby. It is a shame and a disgrace.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October 199</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>3</td> <td>Threshing at Geo Bickles, a year ago to-day I fractured my ancle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>4</td> <td>Threshing at Geo Bickles forenoon, at Bob Bickles afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>5</td> <td>Finished threshing at Robert Bickles</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>6</td> <td>Building fence forenoon threshing at Will Lukl's afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>7</td> <td>Building fence all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>8</td> <td>Went to Burns Church in the morning raining in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>9</td> <td>Cloudy, threshing at Gavin Bighams.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>10</td> <td>Helping Bighams put in chaff in the morning, moving fence the rest of day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>11</td> <td>Threshing at Martin Bales</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>12</td> <td>Fine, cleaning wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>13</td> <td>Cleaning wheat forenoon, took a load to Tavistock afternoon. Attended choir practice at Wm Ross's in the evening Mr Adam Henderson buried to day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>14</td> <td>Threshing at Ed's to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>15</td> <td>Went to Church on a bike.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>16</td> <td>Began threshing this afternoon at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>17</td> <td>Threshing, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>18</td> <td>Finished threshing at nine o-clock this morning, ploughing afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>19</td> <td>Thanksgiving doing chores, Alex &amp; Jemima went down to Bruces this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>20</td> <td>Threshing at brother Bob's very cold to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>21</td> <td>Bob and Alex went to Stratford for a power mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>22</td> <td>Raining at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>23</td> <td>Raining forenoon, fine afternoon doing chores, went down in the evening</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October 199</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>24</td> <td>Ploughing forenoon, went up to Tavistock afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>25</td> <td>Very fine, went to Mifs White's wedding</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>26</td> <td>Drove in to Galt this morning, arrived home about midnight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>27</td> <td>Raining all day, doing chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>28</td> <td>Ploughing forenoon, raining afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>29</td> <td>Fine to-day, Jemima and I went down to Bible class in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>30</td> <td>Went to Tavistock with a load of wheat forenoon, went down to Hickson for shingles afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>31</td> <td>Moving Pete to Woodstock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>1 Nov</td> <td>Fine, drawing turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>2</td> <td>Drawing turnips to-day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>3</td> <td>Drawing turnips forenoon, raining afternoon cleaning wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat</td> <td>4</td> <td>Went to Hickson with milk, forenoon drawing turnips afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sun</td> <td>5</td> <td>Went to Burns Church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mon</td> <td>6</td> <td>Fine drawing turnips all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tues</td> <td>7</td> <td>Finished drawing turnips.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wed</td> <td>8</td> <td>Very fine ploughing for Bob.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thur</td> <td>9</td> <td>Getting pump fixed forenoon, shingling on house afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Receipt for cureing meat: Beef or Pork</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1 1/2</td> <td>lbs</td> <td>of common salt to a gallon of water</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2</td> <td>" "</td> <td>Brown sugar " " " " "</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2</td> <td>oz</td> <td>" Saltpetre " " " " "</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The greatest drawback to spiritual advancement to-day is the lack of spiritual observance in the home, we are apt to think the Church alone is the place for worship, it is a mistaken idea every house should be a house of God and we should there daily seek His guidance and forgiveness. There in the eventide of life, when the cares and burdens of earlier days are laid aside and we are awaiting the last release our fading eyes will catch a glimpse of the Glory land and we will hear the gracious message I have called thee by they name, thou art mine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Christ teaching in the home</p> <p>Christ is our example: the home is Gods school for his children. What sacred memories are recalled to almost every heart, by that one word home. The most sacred ties of earth are centered there. It is there we receive those lasting impressions, how well we remember the prayers taught us at our Mothers knee, and how often in the struggles of life we have felt the influence of those early impressions. Home: it is there we shape our destiny: it is there our minds are moulded: it is there we first felt the impulse of religious convictions. God would have us know Him in our tender years, it is there, He would have our minds instilled by with those blessed truths: Perhaps the greatest draw back to spiritual advancement to-day, is the lack of spiritual observance in the homes it is a mistaken idea every house should be a house of God, and we should there daily seek His guidance and forgiveness there in he end we may bear that gracious message I have called the by thy name, Thou art mine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Christ teaching in home</p> <p>Christ is our example, the home is Gods school for his children. What sacred memories are recalled to almost every heart, by that one word home. The most sacred ties of earth are centered there. It is there we receive those lasting impressions, how well we remember the prayers taught us at our Mothers knee, and how often in the struggles of life we have felt the influence of those early impressions. Home: it is there we shape our destiny: it is there our minds are moulded: it is there we first felt the impulse of religious convictions. God would have us know Him in our tender years, it is there, He would have our minds instilled with those blessed truths.</p> <p>There are enemies of the home which we should guard against, I will mention only a few. Just to prove that the placce where our hearts best affections are centered, is in daily danger of absolute destruction by the great enemy. The insidious foe lies in ambush, he hides along the way; ready to enter the most sacred spot on earth, the place nearest Heaven. Pride is a great enemy of the home, by it which we become involved, discontented and ruined, and the home is gone. Gossip is another fireside evil and by it fires are kindled which burns like the flames of the lost.</p> <p>Press of business is getting to be more and more an enemy of the home and business cares, to often assail the peace of the domestic circle. How will we oppose these enemies: the alter of prayer is the strongest fortification, the Bible is the great law for the home, out of which we may forge weapons of defence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>John Mcgachan</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td>25</td> <td>Digging cellar drain</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>dy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>26</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>2</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>3</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>6</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>7</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>10</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Albert Jagger</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Dr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec 1898</td> <td>30</td> <td>To 1 pr Boots</td> <td>$1</td> <td>.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 1899</td> <td>2</td> <td>" Overals V</td> <td>X</td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>" Shirt V</td> <td>X</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>" 1 pr Mitts V</td> <td>X</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>" " Cap V</td> <td>X</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>To Pills V</td> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>6</td> <td>" Flute</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>" Postage</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>24</td> <td>" Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>29</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td>8</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>.07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>Tobacco &amp; Postage</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>29</td> <td>To Eye Wash</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>6</td> <td>To Eye wash</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>" Postage</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>7</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td>X</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>" Straw Hat</td> <td></td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>24</td> <td>" Paper &amp; Envel's.</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>8</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug</td> <td>19</td> <td>" Cotton Socks</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sep</td> <td></td> <td>" Coal -</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" Linseed Castor oil</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>5</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>6</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Cr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 1900</td> <td>1st</td> <td>To Wages</td> <td>$50</td> <td>00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Cr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan 1901</td> <td>1</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>80 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rep. shoes</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>14</td> <td>M.B. Harp</td> <td></td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>"</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Apr</td> <td>16</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>7</td> <td>" Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>" 1 pr overalls</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>"</td> <td>" 1 " socks</td> <td></td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>" By cash</td> <td>10.</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>" Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>20</td> <td>By Cash</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>27</td> <td>" "</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug</td> <td>7</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>" "</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>" "</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>4</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>" "</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>" "</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>28</td> <td>" "</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>15</td> <td>To Tobacco</td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>30</td> <td>" Cash</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Dr</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>By Wages</td> <td>$60</td> <td>00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Plastering</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>F. Spinks</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>5</td> <td>To</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>dy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>6</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>7</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>"</td> <td>3/4</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>12</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>13</td> <td>"</td> <td>1/4</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>14</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>"</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>dy</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>H.Rose</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>7</td> <td>To</td> <td>1</td> <td>dy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>8</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>"</td> <td>3/4</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>12</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>13</td> <td>"</td> <td>1/4</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td></td> <td>Run lime</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>14</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>16</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>17</td> <td>"</td> <td>1</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>"</td> <td>1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10 1/2</td> <td>"</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{two blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{two blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{two blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page with scrap of pink paper affixed. Ink blots and illegible writing on it}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page with scrap of pink paper affixed. Ink blots and illegible writing on it}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{two blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{two blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{two blank pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ledger page - some legible other scribbling}</p> <p>Mar 18 John Tarwell</p> <p>June 2h John Campbell</p> <p>E Esterferland</p> <p>Jan the 4 bot goods</p> <p>Jan 4th bot goods from D. Gain to {illegible}</p> <p>goods goods good good</p> <p>goods goods Don A. Murray</p> <p>good Tavistock</p> <p>London {illegible}</p> <p>Don Don Don</p> <p>Alex Sutherton NY NY Ny</p> <p>Tavistock</p> <p>Alex. Sutherland</p> <p>Stratford</p> <p>Don Tynmay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{back cover of diary, mottled brown/green pattern}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25a789ff2d6ca7775c0e26219899180d.pdf ddec4f84d578f081b09a5b8f76d203d0 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b179c41cbbd007f7a692ec2ce4f2a2c.pdf cac8767d84c4fff6046a4d92940650ea PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 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 Douglas Earle Hood Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas Earle Hood Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927-1929 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Douglas Earle Hood Diary, 1927 Douglas Earle Hood Diary & Transcription, 1928 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 Douglas Earle Hood Diary, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas Earle Hood Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Jan 1st, 1927 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Douglas Earle Hood Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/969b1736bb80202031c1c45b0208bb71.pdf 838b3f0112892c5ceb120ed233454c69 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc16d001c5c9aecc438b938a5758d812.pdf a6b5e43f13c1029094703a50b718e69f PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e20e9ac91c83a0cb815ed6a0cc32969.pdf 49efb829425786f25a3a70a9987e601d PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cefdb6b44c33e758fe6346b4cd0860cd.pdf 651ca14821a6974ca5fc6a100b3f1f14 PDF Text Text Douglas Earle Hood (1888-1968) 1928 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers YEAR BOOK 1929 {illegible} Fri Aug 23-1929 St John's Church struck by lightning and burned down. [image of 1928 calendar by month] Monday Nov 5-1928, Norm & I had a real scare after supper, 2 dogs barked and barked. Preprinted inside title page YEAR BOOK 1928 A.F. WHITE AGENT UNIONVILLE, ONT. BOX 29 PHONE 1201 Kenwood 2525W, Toronto 2 Thornton Avenue UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY R. HOWARD BLAND, President BALTIMORE . . . MARYLAND 1 �[Note: each dated page has various footers representing insurance. For example “Accident Insurance” or “Automobile Liability Insurance”] [Note: someone has underlined random sections of text in red throughout] Sunday, January 1 1928 Weather, North West wind cold & blasting Eggs - 68 Attended S.S. & church in morning and spent the rest of day at home resting & reading, Bille & Jimmie here for dinner. Monday, January 2 Weather, fine & cold Eggs-70 Fred took a load of furniture to Richmond Hill for Russ Bullinger Voting took place at Jack Thompsons for council Spent the afternoon at aunt Ellens Tuesday, January 3 Weather, Fine, srong west wind & cold Eggs-73 Butchered two hogs first thing Threshed clover in afternoon John brought his battery up at night Wednesday, January 4 Weather, Cloudy, Strong West wind cold Eggs-65 Cut up the hogs first Threshed clover in morning,(Finished) six bags Repaired the hay press in afternoon Les took seven hogs to city (all select) cut up pork & made lard & sausage Thursday, January 5 Weather-Cloudy-Milder, strong S.W.wind by night Eggs 75 Laura stayed over to help Gertie Norm & I went over to bale at B.Stevens and first as we started smashed things up again. Then brought outfit home In afternoon I went to Unionville first then on to Richmond Hill. Fred drew manura Gertie churned 46 lls butter in Morn at night Gertie attended meeting of Young Peoples & S.S. combined at church Friday, January 6 Weather, Fine, & mild strong wind Eggs-51 Mr Lunan & I went to Hamilton for repairs for Baling machine also had bowl of separator changed men drew manura Gertie went out to Mrs Craigs at night to audit W.M.S books Saturday, January 7 Weather, Cloudy & Mild Eggs-52 Market day Produce from farm Cream-102 pts Butter-45 lbs Eggs-37 doz Apples-4 bu Norm repaired press with Craig all day, Fred did chores Salted pork at night Sunday, January 8 Weather, Cloudy, Calm & Mild Eggs-65 Attended S.S. & Church in morning Rev Mr.Auld conducting the service. Mr. Woods exchanging pulpits with him Attended Young Peoples in the evening. Mr Wisher, took the topic for the meeting 2 �Monday, January 9 Weather, Cloudy & Mild Eggs-70 Norm & I baled hay at B.Stivers Fred did chores & went to sale at R.Hill. Gertie did a big washing Les took two veal calves to city 410 lbs & 13 1/2 cts Tuesday, January 10 Weather, Cloudy & mild Eggs-70 Norm & I baled straw & hay at Rodicks Fred did the chores Hydro men strung the wires along the fourth to-day John & Laura came up at night Wednesday, January 11 Weather, Cloudy & mild (showery in afternoon Eggs 68 Baled hay at Rodicks. Casting broke and had to go to Richmond Hill to get it welded. In the evening The rink at Unionville was opened but no ice to make it a real opening Gertie & I called in at Russells on our way home Thursday, January 12 Weather, Cloudy & mild showery Eggs-65 Baled hay at Rodicks Gertie churned 40 lbs butter in morn. In afternoon Gertie went to Mrs Yeo. Padjets to W.M.S meeting I went over for her at night Art White brought two calenders in at noonnFred made cider for market Friday, January 13 Weather, Cloudy & mild, Threatening rain Eggs. 81 Baled straw at Rodicks all day. Laura came up to help Gertie get ready for Institute meeting Sat. Norm went to Victoria Square at night Saturday, January 14 Weather, Cloudy & mild, rain turning colder Eggs-72 Market day produce from farm Cream 110 pts Butter 38 lbs Eggs 39 doz Apples 7 bu fair market Norm finished baling at Rodicks and moved to C. Boyington Junior Institute was held here to day good attendance, lasting on unto the night Sunday, January 15 Weather, Fine & cold Eggs-80 Attended S.S. & Church in morning Rev Mr. Ramey took part in service as representative from prespretray spent the rest of day at home Mr & Mrs Padjet called in in afternoon Monday, January 16 Weather, Cloudy & cold east wind light Eggs 88 snow & sleet by night Baled hay at Charly Boyingtons Les had an operation performed on his head by Dr. Mc Kay & Dr. Mc Donald he salted the pork at night Tuesday, January 17 Weather, Cloudy & milder Eggs-92 Baled hay at Mr. Pratts in morning then moved the press to Armond Vanhoms for some future time brought the engine home 3 �Men drew up some limbs in afternoon to be sawn up soon Gertie & I went down to visit Walter & Mary Hood at Agincourt at night Wednesday, January 18 Weather, Cloudy & mild Eggs-80 Gertie & I went to city for the day Laura also went along Men drew manura all day Annual business meeting of the church was held at night in the basement of the church Thursday, January 19 Weather, South east wind rain & mild wind shifting to west by night Eggs-105 churned 50 lbs butter in morning men filled chop bins in morning & picked over apples & made cider in afternoon. I went on trip north for Les in afternoon Friday, January 20 Weather, Strong west wind show flurries & cold Eggs-103 Men picked chickens & two ducks Prepared seeds to be taken to Unionville to be re-cleaned went on south trip for Les in afternoon and prepared load in afternoon for city by night Saturday, January 21 Weather, Fair, Cold, & strong winds Eggs-91 Market day Produce from farm Cream-115 pts Butter 49 lbs Eggs-51 doz Apples-9 bu Chickens 10-2 ducks Laura went to city with me Men cut up pine tree that had blowndown Sunday, January 22 Weather, Strong S.W. wind Cloudy & cold but milder Eggs 116 Attended S.S. & Church in morning spent the afternoon at home in the evening attended Young Peoples Monday, January 23 Weather, West wind partly fair cool Eggs-101 Men piled wood in morning. In afternoon we all were sawing wood with circular saw. Gertie washed in morning and in afternoon attended class at Victoria Square on First Aid In the evening John came up with his battery Mr. French was down and got some chicken feed Tuesday, January 24 Weather, South east wind snow at first turning to rain by night Eggs 100 Fred took saw home first Nom went to Unionville with Les, taking seeds over to be cleaned and bringing salt home Fred & I helped Browns plant hydro pole at the road in morning Fred went home in afternoon I went to Richmond along with J Brown & Wm Brods to see about getting Hydro in church by Sunday,Gertie attended class at Victoria Square again to-day Wednesday, January 25 Weather, Colder with strong N.W.wind Eggs.105 Nothing much doing in Morning In afternoon men went with Les to help load a load of straw from John 4 �Boyingtons Gertie attended class at Victoria Square John Glendenning was in with 4 {Chrysler?} at nigh we went over to Pinders for a visit Thursday, January 26 Weather, Fine & cold (snow in morn). Eggs 90 Men drew manura in afternoon. Churned 47 lbs butter in morn. Gertie attended class at Victoria Square Tim, asked me to go to Unionville in evening to try curling Friday, January 27 Weather, Fair & cold, light snow in afternoon Eggs 108 I kept house and got thing ready for city all day as Gertie went to S.S Convention at Markham all day Men drew manura & made cider Saturday, January 28 Weather, Fine & decidedly cold Eggs-107 Market day Produce from farm Cream 117 pts Butter - 45 lbs Eggs - 58 doz Apples - 9 bu Men cleaned saw dust out of ice house Byron John died today Sunday, January 29 Weather, Fine & decidedly cold Eggs-90 attended S.S. & Church in morn Gertie went down to Mrs. Youngs in afternoon & Della came up here from mission band Attended Young Peoples at night Slides on views of India Mrs. H. Hooper died this evening Monday, January 30 Weather, Fine & cold Partly cloudy Eggs-72 Les took five hogs to city Filled chop bins in morning Men put snow in ice house & pulled down barn yard fence John Brown took my car to city and Gertie went down home at night & brought it home Hydro was turned on to corner Attended hockey match at Unionville at night, first game Buttonville 0-7 & Loruat Hill second game, Milkken & Markham 4-1 Tuesday, January 31 Weather, Fair, cold & dull Eggs-98 Fixed tire in morning & attended funeral of late Byron Yohn in afternoon Men picked over apples & drew manura. Gertie attended class at Victoria Square in afternoon & night Went curling at Unionville with Jim Paterson Memoranda N, Y’s Menu shredded cabbage-lettuce leaf & beets cold sliced meat loaf. mayonnaise. Celery, pickles. Bread & butter, biscuite - nut bread. drop cakes. light layer cake. xmas cake. glass water, tea. candy baskets. & dishes of candy. Wednesday, February 1 Weather, Strong wind blustery & cold Eggs-80 Norm went with Les to get a load of straw at John Boyingtons in morn & went up to see thickness of ice in 5 �afternoon Fred went away for the day Gertie & I attended funeral of Mrs. Hooper in afternoon Thursday, February 2 Weather. Cloudy at first but clearing & cold with east wind Eggs 80 Churned 42 lbs butter in morn. Gertie attended class at Victoria Square in afternoon & I went down to Uncle Jim Hood for curling stones Went too Unionville at night to curle Friday, February 3 Weather, Fine & milder Eggs-76 Busy getting produce ready for city Gertie attended class at Victoria Square in afternoon and at night Jim & I joined them for a supper given by the class then we went to Unionville to Hockey match Locust Hill 4 Milliking & Buttonvile 3 & Rinkydinks 2 Hydro was turned on from corner up Saturday, February 4 Weather, cloudy & mild cooler by night Eggs-93 Market day Produce from farm Cream 125 pts Butter 41 doz apples 10 bu Norm went to city with All. Myers Went to Unionville to scate at night Sunday, February 5 Weather, Fine & cold Eggs-93 Attended S.S. & church in Morning Sertie went home with Mrs Brooke for the afternoon William John came up with Fredat night while doing chores Attended Young Peoples at night first night to have Hydro lights Monday, February 6 Weather, Cloudy, Easterly wind clearing & cool Eggs 93 Started cutting ice got a good start Katie Craig came up for a visit in afternoon & Edith came up for supper & spent the evening Tuesday, February 7 Weather, Cloudy mild light rain by night Eggs- 89 Cutting & drawing ice all day Mr.Woods came over from Vaughn to see about baling In afternoon I went over to put tongue on baling machine Wednesday, February 8 Weather, Showery & mild east wind Eggs-99 Cut & drew ice in between showers Jim & Jean called in in afternoon sowed new light in rear of car top attended Young Peoples social gathering in basement of church main feature was a debate on the batchaler & the married man Thursday, February 9 Weather, Cloudy blustery colder with North west wind Churned 42 lbs butter in morning. Fred did not come up today Nom picked over apples in morning Friday, February 10 Weather, Fine & cool Eggs 134 Norm went over in Vaughn to Henry Friehelber to bale with Woods Fred & I made cider & filled chop bins and prepared load for 6 �city In evening. Norm & I went to Unionville to Hockey Match, Millikin 2 Rinkyd 1 & Unionville 5 Buttonville 2 Saturday, February 11 Weather, fine & comparitibly mild Eggs-93. Market day Produce from farm Cream 118 pts Butter 39 lbs Eggs 55 doz apples 11 bu Norm went baling a gain to Firiehellers Gertie attended Junior Institute at Rodicks R.J. Cunningham went to city with me Sunday, February 12 Weather, fine & cold north wind Eggs 105 attended S.S. & Church in morning In afternoon we went up to visit John & Margerite at Shenon, Laura & Dorothy went along also got home around 11 o.clock Monday, February 13 Weather, Fine & moderating, S. East wind Eggs - 112 Cleaned up over one hundred bags wheat for market Attended hockey match between Markham (2) & Bellville(1) fast game Gertie went down home for a while at night Tuesday, February 14 Weather Fine and mild Eggs 104 Les took cow down to market $83.50 Fred and norm drew manura and got one load of ice and went over to Charley Boyingtons in afternoon Wednesday, Febuary 15 Weather fine and mild rain in afternoon Eggs-106 Men put saw dust on ice in morn Oil truck called and left 60 gal gas Jim Allen called and took a load of wheat away 102 sugar bags = $1.42 bu attended skating carnival at Unionville at night. Thursday, February 16 Weather Cloudy &rain in afternoon Eggs-110 Norm went away baling Fred & I put up load of wheat in morning In evening attended practise for drama at Al. Myers churned 37 lbs butter in afternoon. Friday, February 17 Weather Cloudy and colder Eggs-94 Norm went away baling Fred went for load of wood for class to be held at the church preparing for load to city attended hockey matches at Unionville at night Unionville and Locust Hill played this game of two goals with 20 min over time Buttonville 3 and Milliken 2 was second game. Saturday, February 18 Weather Fine North wind and cold Eggs-110 market day Produce from farm Cream 122 Butter 36 Eggs 5-8 1/2 day Apples 10 Mr. Hoopers went to city with me Not much doing Fred went away in afternoon In evening we went to skate at Unionville rink. 7 �Sunday, February 19 Weather South West wind blustery & cold Eggs 111 Attended S.S. & Church in morning Gertie went down home in afternoon and stayed for Young Peoples meeting at night, I went to meeting also Monday, February 20 Weather Strong West wind light snow Partly fair & cold Eggs 95 Jim Allen came first thing for load of wheat Men cleaned up load of wheat attended hockey match at Unionville Buttonville 3. Markham.1 Tuesday, February 21 Weather, Fair, Strong Westwind and cold Eggs 94 Walter Lilly came down for fat sow Men picked over apples Attended practice for drama school at night Gertie went out to Craigs in evening Wednesday, February 22 Weather, Cloudy, Mild, light soft snow & rain Eggs - 76 Filled chop bins in the morning Men drew manura Young People held a skating party at Unionville in evening good attendance. Thursday, February 23 Weather, Cloudy, Mild, turning colder at night Eggs 69 Churned 37 lbs butter in morning Norm helped cut wood at the church in afternoon for Junior Institue class Friday, February 24 Weather, Partly fair strong west wind & cold Eggs - 76 Preparing for load for city market I went on trip south for Les in morning attended hockey match at Unionville at night between Milliken (3) & Buttonville(0) Saturday, February 25 Fair & decidedly cold Eggs - 77 Market day Produce from farm Cream 112 pts Butter 38 lbs Eggs 52 doz Apples 8 bu Norm went away for the day baling Fred looked after chores Sunday, February 26 Weather, Fair Strong west wind & cold Eggs. 67 Attended S. S. and church in morn. Jean came home with us for dinner and stayed till four o.clock. Gertie went with her and called on Mrs. Malton for a little while Spent the evening at home Monday, February 27 Weather, Fair & little milder Eggs. 82 Jim Allan came up for another load of wheat Les took veal calf to city 199 lbs & 15 cts Norm went baling Fred & I cleaned up load of wheat Gertie attended class which started at the former Methodist church Tuesday, February 28 Weather, Fine & mild Eggs - 80 Men were working around barn all day, Fred was cleaning mixed grain in afternoon Gertie attended class in afternoon Laura & 8 �Edith Craig came home with her for tea I went to Unionville to curl three visiting team's were there Wednesday, February 29 Weather. Cloudy & little cooler Eggs - 82 Men pruned apple trees attended a curling game at Unionville in afternoon four visiting teams were there one from Thornhill & three from Stowville Gertie attended class in afternoon At night we went to Carnival at the Unionville rink big turn out Thursday, March 1 Weather partly fair and cool Eggs-90 Churned 36 lbs butter in morning men pruned apples trees all day Gertie attended class in afternoon and went to Stevensons for the rest of the evening Norm and I attended practise at the school house for drama Friday, March 2 Weather Partly fair strong wind and cool Eggs -85 Men pruned apple trees I picked over apples and went on the trip south for Les and prepared for load to city. Saturday, March 3 Weather-Mostly fair with skifs of snow and moderately cold Eggs 104 Market day produce from farm Cream 112 pts Butter 34 lbs Eggs 45 doz Apples 10 bu Men pruned apple trees Dorothy came up in afternoon and stayed for supper Jean came home with me from city Sunday, March 4 Weather, Partly fair strong wind and light snow cold Eggs 98 First goose egg today Attended S. S. & Church in morning and went to Browns for dinner coming home about four o.clock Spent the evening at home Monday, March 5 Weather, Mostly fair strong winds & light snow, cold. Eggs 100. Men drew manura most of day Gertie attended class in afternoon Put a ring in the young animals nose Dell. Stevenson & Miss Hopkins came over for supper and spent the evening Attended hockey match at the arena between New Market(1) & Marlbora’s (2) along with Les. Tim &Nels this was the first game of the round of the Junior finals Tuesday, March 6 Weather, Fair & cool Eggs - 118. 1 goose egg Men pruned trees most of day Filled chop bins in afternoon Gertie attended class in afternoon attended practise at school house at night for drama Wednesday, March 7 Weather, Snow in early morning then strong winds, partly fair mild turning colder by night Eggs 110 Men scraped apple trees most of the day Attended sale at Ms. Hugh Clark's Gertie attended class in afternoon 9 �Thursday, March 8 Weather :- Fine and cool Eggs - 110 Churned 44 lbs butter in morning Gertie attended class in afternoon Went to Stofville to curl in afternoon with J. Millies rink Played at night at Unionville at night Fred finished his year today Friday, March 9 Weather, Snow & strong East wind Eggs 120 worst storm of the winter Went on trip for Les. got stuck in the snow on the fifth con. Prepared for town load in afternoon Gertie attended class in afternoon The banquet was cancelled on account of the storm Saturday, March 10 Weather, Fine & cool Eggs - 126 - 1 goose Market day Produce from farm Cream 120 pts Butter 42 lbs Eggs - 25 doz (29 doz to Mr. H. Apples 10 bu Laura & Della went to city with me & Jean also came home with me Sunday, March 11 Weather. Fine & mild Eggs 119 Attended S. S. & Church in morning In afternoon John, Jean & Della came up for a short visit then Jim & little Jean called for a visit also We spent the evening at home as we were late getting through with chores on account of separator belt braking Monday, March 12 Weather, Fine & mild Eggs - 137 - 1 goose Norm drew manura in morning & went baling in afternoon to Richmond Hill at Robinsons Gertie went to the church to help clean up after the class in afternoon In evening we went over to the Hellems at Markham for dinner & Then spent the evening playing bridge Tuesday, March 13 Weather, Cloudy & Mild, showers in afternoon & rain by night Eggs 135 Norm was away all day baling at Fred Clarks, Headford Gertie attended W. MS. meeting at Mrs Craigs I went over to meet a committee from Richmond Hill Lodge at Teo Padget in afternoon Play off at Unionville for the cup in the Euchre Wednesday, March 14 Weather, Fine & mild Eggs - 128 Norm went baling in morning and drew manura in afternoon Gertie went down home in afternoon We went over to Pagjets at night for the evening Thursday, March 15 Weather. Snow flurries all day colder & partly fair Eggs 138 1 goose Norm went baling all day at F Clarks Churned 47 lbs butter long Time coming Attended poultry lecture & morning picture at Unionville put on by Quaker Oats. John Brown W. Brooke & Norm went also Friday, March 16 Weather, Fine & little milder again Eggs - 141 Norm went baling to Tom. Thompsons busy day getting ready for market as Gertie & I were all alone 10 �Saturday, March 17 Weather, Fine & mild Eggs - 145 - 2 goose Market day Produce from farm Cream 118 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs - 12 doz - Mr Hellens 63 doz Apples 6 bu 1 chicken Jean came out with me from city Ordered sprayer to-day at market Sunday,March 18 Weather Cloudy light snow east & North wind and cool Eggs - 159 Gertie attended S.S. & Church in morning Jimmy came home with her for dinner In afternoon Della Stevenson came up for a visit Then She and Gertie went to Young Peoples meeting. I was feeling on the brink with cold Myrtle Boyington's little boy born today. Monday, March 19 Weather, Mostly fair and comparatively mild Eggs -149 -2 goose Norm went baling to Mr. Tim Thompsons Gertie washed in morning I filled chop bins in afternoon Les brought 514 lbs baling wire home Edith Craig was here in the afternoon Tuesday, March 20 Weather, fine and mild Eggs 153 - 2 goose Norm was away baling all day Margerite's little girl was born today Wednesday, March 21 Weather, Fine & Mild Eggs - 172 Norm drew manura in morning and pruned trees in afternoon Gertie went down home in afternoon Della came in after school and stayed for supper I picked over apples in afternoon Thursday, March 22 Weather, cloudy and mild in morning clearing in afternoon Eggs 164 2 goose Fred started work again this morning Les brought up 130 bu boxes in morn Norm went away in morning then men pruned trees in afternoon Gertie went up to New Market along with her folks to see the new baby, in the afternoon Churned 41 lbs of butter in morning Friday, March 23 Weather- Fine and mild Eggs - 164 1 goose Norm took Baling outfit down to Arnold Vanhoms in morning Fred drew manura in morning and they bothe pruned trees in afternoon I went to city in morning to get a spring for the truck In the evening we took the load to the corner in the wagon on account of the roads Saturday, March 24 Weather, Fine and very mild turning cloudy by night Eggs 170 Market day Produce from farm Cream 119pts Butter 40 lbs Eggs Mr Hallems 45 dox. 11 apples 7 Billy went to city with me, Jean came home with us Laura and Isabell Scott spent the afternoon with Gertie and stay for the evening and over night. 11 �Sunday, March 25 Weather, Cloudy East wind with light rain Eggs-195 2 goose Gertie, Laura and Isabel walked down to S.S. & Church in morning,.I went down later to church,we walked on account of the roads Spent the afternoon and evening at home. Monday, March 26 Weather - Cloudy. S. E. wind, thunder by night. wind shifting to north turning colder a rough night. Eggs. 167 Men greased harness in morning Fred went to Unionville in afternoon to get spray material & Norm pruned trees. I pruned the ontario trees & had Norm help put the light sleighs away for the summer Tuesday, March 27 Weather, Cold north wind, with snow flurries Eggs 166 2 goose Men greased harness all day & I was repairing harness in morning & wrapped the meat in paper & put it in sacks Wednesday, March 28 Weather, Mostly fair and cold with light snow Eggs -190 Duck started to lay today Norm andi were baling hay at Vandoms all day Fred did the chores and scraped trees Gertie went to city along with John Gertie and I attended a concert & dance along with Padjets at the Masonic hall at Richmond Hill Walton's boy born early this morning. Thursday, March 29 Weather Mostly fine and cool Eggs, 153 Men pruned trees in the morning Jim & children were over in the morning Fred went with Les on the north trip with the team on account of the roads I picked over apples in afternoon. Friday, March 30 Weather. Cold, Stormy with East wind Eggs - 165 Churned 41 lbs butter in morning I went two trips for Les in morning gathering up eggs, and spent the afternoon preparing for sat market Men worked in Orchard first then greased some harness & cleaned seed barley in afternoon Allen Myers was operated on for apendicetis at night Saturday, March 31 Weather, Mostly fair & cool Eggs - 176 Market day, Produce from farm Cream 120 pts Butter 39 lbs Eggs - 58 doz & Mr. Hellens 75 - doz Apples - 8 bu Men drew manura all day Gertie went down to see Mrs. Young in afternoon Memoranda {page left blank} Sunday, April 1 Weather, Fine & mild Eggs - 156 Attended S. S. & Church in morning Jean came home with us for dinner and stayed for afternoon & supper Bob Thompson came in for her at night & Gertie & I went to Young Peoples meeting as Gertie had a paper to read 12 �Monday, April 2 Weather, Fine & mild Eggs - 160 - 2 duck eggs to-day Norm went to city to day Filled chop bin in morning Fred pruned apple trees in afternoon Presented with 14 little pigs Tuesday, April 3 Weather - showery in morning, then fine. Leslie & Douglas took gentleman cow to city in morning, sold for #135.00 men cleaned barley in morning & pruned trees in afternoon. Douglas cleaned up milk house (a little). finished spread to-night. Wednesday, April 4 Weather - fine - mild a real spring day. Douglas went to city for the day. Gertie attended W. M. S Quilting at Church in afternoon, Pre- service at 8 Oclock men pruned trees. Douglas left car in church shed - called to see Allen Myers at the Wellesly Hospital. Thursday, April 5 Weather - Showery & cloudy most of day. men clipped horses this morning Fred took team and went on north trip for Leslie in afternoon. churned in morning 55 lbs butter. Douglas took eggs out to store at night Gertie went out to Craigs for a short while. fixed farm coat to-day. Friday, April 6 Weather, Fine & warm First thing went to meet Mr Spears with team & wagon for eggs called at Books, Browns & Youngs Men pruned trees in morning In afternoon Fred took team to {apop?} to get their front feet shawed Then we made three trips to corner through the mud to get the load all down Saturday, April 7 Weather, Cloudy mild rain all afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 120 pts Butter 53 lbs Eggs - 34 doz Mr Helllems 60 doz Apples - 10 bu Fred went to corner with me and then over to Padjets for grader to clean seed grain and then went down to Browns for seed oats Jean came up with him to spend the afternoon. Mrs. Burn went down to city with me. Sunday, April 8 Weather, Windy blustery & cold Jean stayed over till this morning and went down with Gertie when she went to S.S. & Church As Mr. Woods was called away for a few days, Mr. Malcome from Agincourt took the service today and communion was postponed till later Spent the afternoon & evening at home Monday, April 9 Weather, Strong wind, & cold Fred went down to the corner to bring up the load from the truck then cleaned barley. Norm turned up brush John Brown came up for bad of laying mash Set three hens on goose eggs 13 �Tuesday, April 10 Weather, Mostly fair & little milder Fred cleaned up seed grain Norm trimed up brush I went down to fix the car in afternoon Gertie & Della Stevenson went over at night to see the baby at Waltons Set one hen on goose eggs Wednesday, April 11 Weather, fine & milder East wind Fred went to the corner to meet the Markham Mills truck for half ton of laying Mash and then cleaned seed grain, Norm worked in orchard at night, Jim & Teddy along with Gertie & I went down to city to see Harold Loyd at Up Town Thursday, April 12 Weather, mostly fair & mild Fred trimed brush & cleaned grain in morning & went on trip north with Les in afternoon Norm trimed brush. Churned 53 lbs butter in morning Friday, April 13 Weather, Mostly fair & cool Fred finished cleaning oats then took the grader home Norm scraped trees then they clipped horses I picked over apples & went two trips south for {Liss} in morning Prepared for city in afternoon and took part of the load to the corner at night Saturday, April 14 Weather, Strong East wind snow turning to rain clearing by night & very strong S.W. wind Market day Produce from farm Cream 120 pts Butter 51 lbs Eggs 27 doz. Mr. Hellems 75 doz Apples 7 bu Men run seed oats through the mill & scraped trees Gertie attended Institute meeting at Mrs. Stivers in afternoon Jean came out from city with me Sunday, April 15 Weather, Strong north wind light snow and quite cold Attended S.S. & Church in morning spent the afternoon at home and in the evening attended church which was arranged by the women of the church, Mr. Sellars took the service Monday, April 16 Weather, Mostly fair, North wind and a little milder Filled chop bins first thing. Gertie washed in morning & made a dress in afternoon Men burned brush all day along line fence in orchard Tuesday, April 17 Weather - Fine & same temperature Fred was up in morning and went home for the rest of the day Norm burned brush all day Gertie & Mrs {Saddie?} Brook's went out to Richmond Hill to visit Mrs. Clark Wednesday, April 18 Weather, fine & mild Men finished burning brush & the picked stones off meadow Repaired a tire on the car in morn, & went to city for store suplies in afternoon 14 �for Les. as he had mumps and could not go Laura came up in afternoon and stayed for supper Newt Brown came up for chop & oats Thursday, April 19 Weather, Heavy rain in early morn then very strong west wind all day and turning very cold by night Men cut down dead apple trees and picked stones Churned 51 lbs butter in morning & went on north trip for Les in afternoon Gertie washed bottles in afternoon Victoria Square folks gave a drama “The cheerful Liar” in the former methodist church Friday, April 20 Weather, Fine & cold milder by night Men scraped apple trees & gathered up limbs in orchard in morning and picked stones in afternoon Went on south trip for Les in afternoon Teddy came over for seed barley in afternoon Saturday, April 21 Weather, Fine at first East wind and snow by night Market day Produce from farm Cream 122 pts Butter 49 lbs Eggs - 9 doz 60 doz Mr Hellems 8 doz Mr Raymond Apples - 10 bu Gertie & I looked after the market as Les was not able to go Norm brought Gertie down with the cream Men picked stones & drew-down wood from pine tree which had blown down Sunday, April 22 Weather, Cloudy East wind & very muddy after snow Attended S.S. & Church in morn Comunion service to day Spent the rest of day at home Monday, April 23 Weather, Cloudy Southerly wind mild Men finished picking stones off meadows & then white washed apple trees the rest of the day Mr Padget came over at night for post hole auger Tuesday, April 24 Weather, Cloudy. Misty & rain at first then clearing & cooler with occasional showers White washed trees, Norm ploughed a bit of ground for potatoes in little sand field I went to Unionville to get three cases of Maple Syrup and went on over to Markham Gertie finished her rug to-day Wednesday, April 25 Weather, Waked up to see about 2in snow, Mostly fair and cool Men cut & picked over potatoes till snow melted then white washed trees Gertie & I went to city for the day brought home supplied for store also Thursday, April 26 Weather, fine & cool Churned 50 lbs butter in morning Men white washed trees in morn In afternoon Fred kept on with trees & Norm & I planted some early potatoes and then went on North trip for Les. Gertie washed bottles in afternoon 15 �Friday, April 27 Weather, Fine & Cool Men finished white washing trees in morning & ploughed in sand field in afternoon Picked over apples, washed eggs in morning went on trip south for Les. Saturday, April 28 Weather, Fine & cool Market day - Produce from farm Cream 122 pts Butter 48 lbs Eggs 48 doz & 60 to Mr. Hellems Apples 11 bu Men ploughed in sand field for a while then started seeding in field south of the orchard Sunday, April 29 Weather. Fine & little warmer Attended S.S. & Church in morning good turn out Gertie went down to Mission Band in afternoon Attended Church at night Mr. Benturn took the service Monday, April 30 Weather, Showery at first strong wind & cool Filled chop bins first Men finished ploughing sand field Fred went home in afternoon & Norm harrowed Gertie washed in morning Mr & Mrs. Harrold Weir came over at night Memoranda {left blank} Memoranda {left blank} Tuesday, May 1 Weather, Fine & warmer Men were seeding all day I fixed barn door in morning and had the tractor on cultivator in afternoon Clayton & Wier were over at night with a 52 Cryother{?} Wednesday, May 2 Weather, Very fine & warmer Seeding all day A. Mr. Winger brought eight fruit trees in at noon & I planted them in afternoon racked up leaves at night Gertie went to Unionville after dinner & then attended missionary meeting at the church Thursday, May 3 Weather, showery at first then clearing south east wind & cloudy Seeding in afternoon sowed alfalfa seed on part of fall wheat ground Mr. Irish came in for his wagon Racked up leaves in evening Churned 47 lbs butter in morning Friday, May 4 Weather, Fine & very warm Men were at the seeding all day. Picked over 16 bu apples in morning Dug out apple tree stumps & planted another young tree in its place & then racked at the lawn till chore time Saturday, May 5 Weather, Mostly cloudy warm showery at noon & turning colder by night Market day Produce from farm Cream 122 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs 35 doz Mr Hellems 60 doz 16 �apples 14 bu Men were seeding all day Mr. Cunningham went to city with me & Jean & Miss Lawry came out with me Laura came up for a while in afternoon Sunday, May 6 Weather, Fine & cool Gertie was under the weather to day I attended Church in morning Newt brought Mr & Mrs Brown Jean & Miss Lowry up in afternoon and in evening Gertie & I went for a little car ride for some fresh air Monday, May 7 Weather, Fine & cool Men were seeding all day Gertie was in bed all day Laura came up in afternoon Tuesday, May 8 Weather, Fine & warmer Men were seeding all day and finished sowing to day Gertie still bed fast & Laura came up for the afternoon Wednesday, May 9 Weather, Fine & warmer Norm was harrowing all day Fred chored sowed some garden peas in wheat field & cultivated summer follow in afternoon Moved the brooder house after dinner Gertie still bed fast, was out south veranda for good part of afternoon Harrold Wier came over at night with a Whipped coach Laura was up most of day, Eava came up in morning for a little while Thursday, May 10 Weather, Cloudy scattered showers warm & cooler by night Churned 56 lbs butter in morn Men worked on summer follow & root ground all day Laura was here all day Took Gertie to hospital in afternoon John took his car & Laura went along Friday, May 11 Weather, Fair & cool Men ploughed in little field north of barn Laura was here all day Picked over apples for city Saturday, May 12 Weather, Fine & cool strong wind Market day Produce from farm Cream 124 pts Butter 55 lbs Eggs - 52 doz & 45 to Mr Hellems Apples 15 bu Men ploughed Jean came home from city with me Sunday, May 13 Weather, Fine & cool strong wind N.W. Stayed home in morning & went down to city to stay with Gertie in afternoon called on Mother at night Uncle Charlie Gibbs & family called in afternoon Monday, May 14 Weather Fine & warmer Men worked at root ground Fred sowed alfalfa seed on new seeds to patch it up for another year Les took cow to city - $115.00 Went down to see Gertie at night Mrs Brown went along also 17 �Tuesday, May 15 Weather, Fine & warmer Went to Markham with repairs to get fixed for better carrier in morn. Got sprayer home from Unionville put it together then men started ploughing in orchard Getting brooder house ready for chicks Laura came up to-day Wednesday, May 16 Weather, Cloudy Warmer & light shower by night Norm ploughed in orchard all day Fred pulled out stump & cultivated little field twice & sowed mangels in afternoon I was at 101 Jobs Laura came up again to-day Mr Woods called in at night Joe Glover was married to-day. Thursday, May 17 Weather. Cloudy. Rainy & cooler East W. Filled the chop bins in morning Fred went to Richmond Hill for shingles & then picked over potatoes in afternoon Churned 53 lbs butter in morn Mr Hellems brought 450 chickins over at noon Laura stayed over for to-day John called in at night Friday, May 18 Weather, Cloudy & mild Men finished ploughing orchard finished sowing mangels Laura & I went to city in afternoon to see Gertie Saturday, May 19 Weather, Cloudy. showery & mild Market day. Produce from farm Cream 125 pts Butter - 51 lbs Eggs - 92 doz & 4 doz for setting Apples - 13 bu Men drew manura & harrowed orchard, & partly white washed milk house Laura cleaned kitchen Sunday, May 20 Weather, Very fine & warm Attended church in morning spent the afternoon at home Les & Bill came up to help with chores Went down to see Gertie at night along with Jim & Teddy, Eva went also Monday, May 21 Weather, Fine & warm Men drew manura Cleaned milk house Laura came up at night Les ordered a new truck from Delane Tuesday, May 22 Weather, Fine & warm Men drew manura all day Laura & I went down with Newts car to bring Gertie home from hospital* Cut the grass & shot three ground hogs *Since May 10 Wednesday, May 23 Weather Fine & warm cooler by night Men ploughed in little field north of barn all day Mission Band gave a play in the former methodist church at night Thursday, May 24 Weather, Fine & cool Holliday for men Churned 37 lbs butter in morning In afternoon Gertie had Ruka, Scott, Mary Rodrick, Mrs Craig, Alice Wilkinson & Ada Thompson up to call on her 18 �Friday, May 25 Weather, Cloudy & cool partly fair Men finished ploughing Norm went over to Vanhorns for hay press in afternoon Finished picking over apples for the season Saturday, May 26 Weather, showery and cool Men picked over potatoes and took them out to barn harrowed orchard & little field Market day Produce from farm Cream 115pts Butter 48 Eggs 90 doz Mr Hellems 45 doz Apples 13 Les went fishing along with the gang, so I stayed at the Market Edith & Florence Craig came up at night for a few minutes Saturday, May 27 Weather Fine and cool Attended church in morning In afternoon, we went down to Browns for afternoon and evening Alex and Marion were out for the day Gordan and Lillian Gibb called in but we were not home Jack, Marguerite, and Babe were home to. Monday, May 28 Weather, Cloudy and cool East wind Fred worked root ground in Morn Norm picked over potatoes in afternoon bothe{?} cut potatoes Put in the garden seeds today attended Young Peoples litterary meeting at the church Mr Howey gave the address on poetry Tuesday, May 29 Weather, Mostly fair warmer Men cut potatoes in morning and planted in afternoon Worked in garden in morning & cultivated orchard in afternoon Is Laura came up and helped Gertie with washing and cleaned front bed room Walter and Mary, aunt Ellen, and Lizzie called in for a little while to see Gertie Wednesday, May 30 Weather, Mostly fair & cool cloudy in afternoon Men finished planting potatoes at the back of farm Started ploughing summer follow in afternoon Thursday, May 31 Weather, Mostly fair & cool Churned 57 lbs butter in morning Fred ploughed in summer follow all day Norm worked on root ground A man came to fix up sprayer in afternoon and took part of it away. Aurelia Reaman was married to-day Memoranda {left blank} Friday, June 1 Weather, Fine & little warmer Fred ploughed in morning, finished summer follow and sowed the beans in afternoon Norm was at odd jobs in morning & harrowed summer follow in afternoon Cleaned sellar in morning & helped the man to get the sprayer in working order in afternoon Katie & Edyth Craig were up for a while in evening Picked seven roosters at night Saturday, June 2 Weather Fair partly cloudy, and cooler again Market day Produce from farm Cream 111pts Butter 55 Eggs - 86 doz Roosters 6 Mr. Brown went to city with me Men 19 �worked at several odd jobs Went down to St. John’s cemetery at night and down to Aunt Ellens but no one home Sunday, June 3 Weather Fine and cool Attended S.S. & Church in morning a good attendance were present Mr. and Mrs. Brown came up for dinner and Newton came up for them in afternoon, Dorothy and Dellanwere along also In the evening attended Young Peoples meeting Monday, June 4 Weather, Cloudy South East wind Norm was away for the day Fred cut potatoes in morning Planted Gladiolas & Dalias, sunflowers in morning & planted potatoes in afternoon Tuesday, Jun 5 Weather, East wind showery, warm Finished planting potatoes started ploughing corm ground again Fred went home in afternoon Gertie attended institute meeting at Thompsons Wednesday, June 6 Weather, East wind, rain all day Men were working at the grain binder in morning, and in afternoon we all went to fish but we did not get any Gertie attended W.M.S meeting at the church in afternoon Markham Mills Truck came in with chicken feed Thursday, June 7 Weather, Clearing & cool Men, ploughed corn ground and Fred & I started spraying orchard in afternoon Churned 63 lbs butter in morning Friday, June 8 Weather, Fine & cool Norm worked at corn ground all day, & Fred sowed corn & started cultivating mangels Finished spraying orchard Laura came up to help Gertie Saturday, June 9 Weather, Partly cloudy & cool Market day Produce from farm Cream 107 pts Butter 61 lbs Eggs - 80 doz Potatoes - 2 bags Men worked at mangels potatoes & harrowed summer follow Sunday, June 10 Weather, Fine & cool Attended S.S. & Church in morning went home with Padgets for dinner & then Jim & Teddy went up to Jack & Margurites, for the rest of the day Mr. Auld of Markham took the service on Sunday Monday, June 11 Weather, Fine & warmer Men hoed mangels all day I worked in garden most of day Gertie washed Went over to Padgets to practise at night Gertie went down to see Mrs Young in afternoon Les got the New Truck to-day 20 �Tuesday, June 12 Weather, Fine & warm Men baged up load of buckwheat and then worked at mangets all day Les took load of buckwheat to Unionville $1.10 bu Gertie went to city with Teddy for a new out fit Wednesday, June 13 Weather, Mostly fair Thunder storm in afternoon heavy rain Men hoed at mangels all day Dug in garden & did some chopping Kate Russell died this afternoon Laura came up to day and stayed over Thursday, June 14 Weather, Mostly cloudy & cool Churned 46 lbs butter in morning Fred hoed all day & Norm hoed in morning & harrowed summerfollow in afternoon Friday, June 15 Weather, Fine & warm Fred did not come till noon Norm hoed in morning & bothe were spudding thistles in afternoon Attended funeral of Kate Russell in afternoon went over with John Brown Saturday, June 16 Weather, Fine & warm Market day Produce from farm Cream 100 pts Butter 74 lbs Eggs - 74 doz – 6 duck Men were spudding thistles all day Mother came home with me Squree{?} garden party attended S.S. meeting at night Sunday, June 17 Weather, Fine & warm Attended church Morning & evening at St. Johns church. Mr. Sellars took service in morning & Mr Rae at night Gertie & I went to aunt Ellens for dinner Mr & Mrs Gordon Gibb called in the evening and went to church with us Monday, June 18 Weather, Cloudy & light rain Men were spudding thistles all day attended concert given by Mr. Parks at St Johns, in evening. Mother went also Cultivated summer follow in afternoon Tuesday, June 19 Weather, Partly fair Tin smith was hear & put a new trough on little barn in morning Men thinned mangels all day took mother to the street in afternoon Les went to Duncans sale bought a sow with ten pigs ($60.00) Tim & Teddy called at night, and they took Gertie down to see Mrs Young Wednesday, June 20 Weather, Mostly fair Men thinned mangels all day Les brought the sow & pigs home Earle Mason was up with a six Whippet for demonstration Went to Markham in afternoon Louise Ash married to day Thursday, June 21 Weather, Rain at first & then clearing Churned 69 lbs butter in morning Jim came over to repair spreader Fred helped Jim & Norm white washed the milk room in 21 �morning & they thined mangels in afternoon Mason brought the new car up at night and took the other one away Attended session meeting at Mr Stevensons at night Friday, June 22 Weather, Fine in morning with thunderstorm in afternoon Men finished mangels in morn. & went down to Scotts to bale in afternoon. Went down to Browns at night for a little while Saturday, June 23 Weather, Cloudy with light showers Market day Produce from farm Cream 90 pts Butter 65 lbs Eggs 82 doz Potatoes 3 bags Men baled at Scotts all day Sunday, June 24 Weather, Fine Started off with Tim & Teddy for Wheatly to visite Earle for a few day's had a nice trip arrived there about six o-clock and there was no one home so had to brake in Monday, June 25 Weather, mostly fair Men ploughed orchard & worked at roots Spent the day sight seeing, got down to see Jack Miner place but it was not open to the publick Then went down to see the onions on Pellie Point Tuesday, June 26 Weather, Mostly fair Men worked at thistles & roots Spent the day at Wheatly went down to see the fishing and then for a drive in afternoon out to Windfall to ice cream social at night Wednesday, June 27 Weather, Fine & warm Started for home from Wheatly by way of Chatam, London, St. Marys, Stratford, Kitchener, Galt, Dundas Hamilton, to Toronto had a fine trip home, found every thing O.K. at home, John Laura & Dorothy came up at night Thursday, June 28 Weather, Fine & warm Men hoed in morning. Norm cultivated summer follow in afternooon till draw bar broke Fred & I sprayed the orchard in afternoon Gertie went down to see Mrs Young in afternoon Attended preparatory service at church at night Friday, June 29 Weather, Cloudy and rainy most of day Men hoed for a while in morning and worked at various jobs in afternoon Churned 69 lbs butter in morn Jim called in for a while in morn got two bu buck wheat Went Saturday, June 30 Weather Fine & warm rain at first Market day Produce from farm Cream - 84 pts Butter - 67 lbs Eggs - 80 doz Potatoes - 3 bags Jean came home with me from city Men hoed corn after drying up Went to Markham at night with cutting box knives & lawn mows 22 �Memoranda {left blank} {different handwriting} Memoranda June 17/28 dinner - cold roast pork (shoulder bone taken out & dressing put in) nice potatoes, corn, peas, gray, Beets, cucumbers chile sauce, tea biscuits, scones & cheese, oatmeal cookie, & mixed pies (with apple currants, spice. cold water & tea (white & brown bread) Sunday, July 1 Weather, Mostly fair & warm Attended S.S. & Church in morning Mr Woods held communion service Mr & Mrs. Woods & Marguirite & John. are hear for dinner, John & Isabel. Mr & Mrs. Brown were hear for supper & evening Norm. went to Niagara Falls Monday, July 2 Weather, Fine & very warm Fred was away for the day Norm hoed all day Pat hoed beans & cultivated potatoes in afternoon Attended trustees meeting at church at night Gertie went down to youngs' at night. Tuesday, July 3 Weather, Partly fair very warm with thunder storm & heavy rain Norm harrowed orchard till rain came on & Fred cultivated corn Not much doing rest of day Dorothy was up helping with the work to-day. cut hedge in small lawn Wednesday, July 4 Weather, Fine & warm Fred worked at potatoes & cut weeds around pond bottom Norm. Gertie & I attended S.S. picnic at High Park good turn out about 140, all had a good time Thursday, July 5 Weather, Partly fair, cloudy, clearing by night Men hoed potatoes, then started corn Churned 56 lbs butter in morning Hoed beans in garden & then some choping Laura, Della Dorothy & Hellen Little came up in after noon, (Laura had the car) George Shaver Aunt Annie & Mrs Erale Shaver called for a while in evening Gertie had a meeting about institute work in evening Went to Richmond Hill for repairs Tim & Rub. Stiver [?] went along also Friday, July 6 Weather, Very fine & warm Started haying this morning Norm cut four acres, hoed corn in afternoon Fred cultivated corn & scuffeled potatoes in afternoon Laura drove the car up again today and stayed to help Gertie Saturday, July 7 Weather, fine & very warm Market day Produce from farm Cream - 80 pts Butter 54 lbs Eggs - 75 doz Norm cultivated summer follow in morn Fred scuffled mangels & beans & They bothe worked at hay in afternoon Jean came out from city with me Horse shoe tournament started in village to night 23 �Sunday, July 8 Weather, Fine & very hot Attended S.S. & Church in morning Gertie & I went down to visit Alex & Marion from church, spent the afternoon & evening Monday, July 9 Weather, Mostly fair very warm & light rain towards evening Started at sweet clover today cutting, and set up cutting box and put one load through sharpened two knives at night Tuesday, July 10 Weather, Fine & warm Cut a few loads sweet clover into silo & then Norm & I went to Padgets to fill silo & Fred cut clover went to Unionville at night for meat Peeled the last apples to-day Wednesday, July 11 Weather, Light rain during night & then fine & warm Filled silo in morning & Fred cut clover in afternoon & Norm & I drew in alfalfa Laura came up to help Gertie Institute held a straw berry social at Burn's at night Thursday, July 12 Weather, Fine & warm Finished filling silo in morn & went over to help Padgets refill in afternoon Laura came up to help Gertie & they churned 50 lbs butter in afternoon Friday, July 13 Weather, Fine & warm, rained at night Finished drawing in alfalfa & cleaned up sweet clover field Gertie went down to young's in afternoon came back and stayed at Craigs for tea Mrs Brown & John were up for a while. Saturday, July 14 Weather, Big rain during night then clearing Market day Produce from farm Cream 64 pts Butter 48 lbs Eggs - 50 doz Men - were at odd jobs then started hoeing mangets in afternoon Jean came home from city with me & Bob. came up for her at night Gertie viled {?} kitchen floor to - night Sunday, July 15 Weather, Fine & cooler Attended S.S & Church, Mr Mills took the service as Mr Woods was away on hollidays spent the afternoon at home & in the evening, Gertie & I went down called & Aunt Ellens & Took them on down to call on, Aunt Lizzie Hood at Agincourt Monday, July 16 Weather, FIne & warm Finished hoeing mangels & corn Norm cut some hay in afternoon Gertie had a big washing & went down to Stevensons for a basket of peas Tuesday, July 17 Weather, Fine & very warm Norm got up early to cut hay Fred & I finished hoeing corn in Morning & we al worked at the hay in afternoon Went to Richmond Hill at night called in at Russ. Brillingers for a little while 24 �Wednesday, July 18 Weather, Fine & very warm Finished coiling hay & drew in hay in afternoon Laura came up to help Gertie W.M.S meeting at the church at night Jim came over at night to plan for fishing trip Dorothy went up to Marguerite’s to night Thursday, July 19 Weather, Fine & very warm Norm got up early to cut hay Finished drawing in one hay field and then worked at another Major McLarens barns were burned Went to Markham at night for pump repairs but did not get them Jean came up for the day and stayed over Dusted potatoes at night Friday, July 20 Weather, Heavy rain and dull all day Churned 58 lbs butter in morn Men ploughed for a while in morn but had to quite on account of rain Baled six ton of oat straw in afternoon. John & Newton came up to help with it also Mr. Cunning- Went to Markham at night for the pump repair, Jean & Bob went along, Jim was over for a short while John & Mrs Brown called in also. Saturday, July 21 Weather, Fine & warm Market day Produce from farm Cream - 62 pts Butter - 56 lbs Eggs - 62 doz Men ploughed in morning & put up hay in afternoon Came home from city early and about three oclock, Tim & Teddy, Rhea Scott & Gertie & I. started for Halls lake, had fine trip got there about ten oclock (134 miles) Sunday, July 22 Weather, East wind rain in morning clearing in afternoon Spent the day at Hawk Lake along with the gang. Monday, July 23 Weather, fine & warm Men ploughed & Turned hay Spent the morning at Hawk Lake and started for home after dinner had a nice trip home called in to see Jack & Margerite on our way Tim & I went up to Sharm Temple and trimmed the burn of the {?} pitching horse shoes. Got home about ten o.clock Les took load of straw to city Tuesday, July 24 Weather, Fine & warm Norm cut hay first then scuffled potatoes till dinner time Fred molded up potatoes in morn all worked at hay in afternoon Laura came up to help Gertie Wednesday, July 25 Weather, Fine & warm Cut hay & dusted potatoes first thing in morning Drew in hay with two wagons Laura was up to help Gertie Gertie attended meeting at the church & I went down to see Earle Mason Thursday, July 26 Weather, Mostly fair & warm, Thunder storm at night Norm cut hay first & then we drew in three loads in morning Started cutting wheat in afternoon Ploughed 25 �summer follow in afternoon and late at night Laura & Dorothy were up helping Gertie with berries, they heard spooks in the bushes Gertie churned 40 lbs butter in Morn. Friday, July 27 Weather Cloudy, rain in morning odd jobs in morning Men spread pile of manura in afternoon repaired barn flour & picked 18 chickens in afternoon Laura was hear to day Saturday, July 28 Weather, Heavy rain in early morning cloudy, clearing & cooling Market day Produce from farm Cream - 71 pts Butter - 38 lbs Eggs - 55 doz chickens 18 Jean & Dorothy went to city with me Men ploughed in morning & cut & shocked wheat in afternoon Washed car at night Laura was here all day Sunday, July 29 Weather, Fine & not so warm Attended S.S. & Church in morning A Mr. Aikman took the service in Mr. Wooks {?} absence. Mary Rodick & Minister came home with us for dinner. In afternoon we took the minister to St. Johns and then went for a little drive calling on Mr & Mrs Bullinger, Marguerite & John called in at night & then we took Mary home and called in at Browns for a little while on our way home Monday, July 30 Weather, Fine & warm Norm cut hay & turned some over in morning Fred & I shocked wheat in morning Norm & I worked & hay in afternoon & Fred cut wheat Laura & Gertie were at the berries Gertie went down to see Mrs Young at night Les took two loads of straw to city Tuesday, July 31 Weather Fine & warm S.W. wind We all worked at hay all day Norm finished cutting Les took one load of straw to city Laura & Gertie washed & picked some cherries for Marquerite Memoranda {left blank} Wednesday, August 1 Weather, Light showers at first then clearing & warm Stocked wheat & drew in six loads of hay. Laura & Gertie picked berries & canned same Thursday, August 2 Weather, Mostly fair, & very warm Finished haying to day Gertie churned 36 lbs butter Friday, August 3 Weather, Cloudy, showery rain bow in morning, heavy rains in afternoon & night Ploughed between showers Picked 22 young roosters 26 �Saturday, August 4 Weather, Cloudy & warm Market day Produce from farm Cream, 65 pts Butter 34 lbs Eggs - 53 doz Chickens 22 Fred went away in morning Norm ploughed in " Men cut & stocked wheat in afternoon Laura was here all week went to Richmond Hill at night Sunday, August 5 Weather, Cloudy with showers in afternoon & warm Attended S.S. & church in morning Mr & Mrs Ram and Brillinger & baby came over for dinner & in afternoon called for Russ. Reba & little one and all went up to J. Ashes {?} for the rest of the day, Monday, August 6 Weather, Cloudy & misty, all day Men ploughed all day Pulled weeds in bean patch & took the car down to Masons garage in afternoon Tuesday, August 7 Weather, Clearing & warm Men cut & stocked wheat all day Ploughed sweet clover stubble all day Les took one pig away to city along with another load Jack the horse came in from field sick & died in a very short time Wednesday, August 8 Weather, Fine & warm Men buried horse first & then finished wheat in morning & started barley in afternoon Went to Richmond Hill in morning for repairs & ploughed summer follow in afternoon. Gertie went down to Mrs Young's and made berry jam. W.M.S. meeting at church to-night to busy to go down. Thursday, August 9 Weather, Fine & warm Men cut & stocked grain all day Ploughed with tractor outfit Gertie churned 33 lbs butter in Morn Friday, August 10 Weather, Cloudy & warm Cut oats & barley with tractor on binder, (oats one way) Norm shocked grain & drew in Two loads of wheat Gertie & Dell. picked 20 chickens Saturday, August 11 Weather, Fine & cooler Market day Produce from farm Cream 60 pts Butter 31 lbs Eggs - 45 doz chickens 20 1 bu apples Men cut & stocked grain all day came home from city early & worked on threshing machine went to Richmond Hill at night took Katie Craig Dorothy, Ada Thompson & alice Wilkinson along with us Sunday, August 12 Weather, Fine & cool Attended S.S. & Church in morning spent the afternoon at home & went for a motor ride at night Mr. & Mrs Brown went along Monday, August 13 Weather, Fine & little warmer Men finished cutting a field of oats in morning. white I finished getting machine ready for threshing Les. came up in afternoon & 27 �we threshed 9 loads of wheat Attended a meeting at the church at night about the decorating of same Tuesday, August 14 Weather, Fine & little warmer Threshed 18 loads of wheat today Miss. Gough brought Mr & Mrs. W. Bull of Stratford, Aunt Ellen & Lizzie up for a short visit in the afternoon Dell was up to-day Wednesday, August 15 Weather, Fine & warm Threshed wheat all day. Went to Richmond Hill at night for valve spring for tractor Garden party at Coll Hood at night Dell was here today Thursday, August 16 Weather, Fine & warm Finished threshing wheat first Fred started cutting mixed grain Norm & I filled chop bins in morn Had tractor on binder in afternoon Gertie churned, 32 lbs butter in morn Dell was here again to-day Friday, August 17 Weather. Fine & warm, cloudy by night Had tractor on the binder most of the day in field over by the fourth had two hold ups and could not finish on that account, Picked 22 chickens in afternoon Dorothy was up to day Saturday, August 18 Weather, Mostly fair & cooler Market day Produce from farm Cream 62 pts Butter 29 lbs Eggs - 37 doz Chickens 22 4 bu apples Men finished cutting to day and we threshed oats in afternoon Mrs Young died early this morning age [blank space] yrs. Gertie was down to Youngs part of the day helping. Dorothy was here today {Different handwriting on bottom of page} Tues Nov 12, 1940 Billy Young seriously hurt at Newmarket military camp. Thurs Nov 21 he died Nov 23 Sat. buried from Wright & Taylors age in 58 year. Flowers Royal Canadian Engineers, Mr & Mrs J Russel, Mr & Mrs K. Gray Sunday, August 19 Weather, Fine & warm Attended S. S. & church in morning. Went down to Youngs in afternoon. Went down to Uncle Jim's in evening. {Different handwriting at bottom of page} Flowers for Billy 1 Royal Canadian Engineers 2 Mr & Mrs J Russel 3 Mr & Mrs K Gray 4 Earl & Drew 5 Masonic Lodge 6 Curling Club 7 Craig Family 8 Aunties 9 Brothers 10 L Hood 11 Brown Family 12 Roy Boyington Monday, August 20 Weather, Mostly fair shower after dinner Threshed oats in morning Attended funeral of Mrs Young in afternoon 28 �Tuesday, August 21 Weather, Cloudy & cooler Men stocked grain in morning Pat ploughed, finished sweet clover Threshed mixed grain in afternoon another young son born at the store Dell Stevenson came up at night Mr & Mrs. Woods called in for a little while also Wednesday, August 22 Weather, Fine & warm Finished threshing a field of mixed grain & then moved machine out to field to thresh barley Mrs Brown & Laura were up for a little while in afternoon Gertie & I went over to the Horticultural show at Unionville at night, Mrs Brown went also Thursday, August 23 Weather, Mosty cloudy S.E. wind Finished threshing barley about 3 o,clock Then moved machine to barn again & started at oats Went to Richmond Hill at night for plough shares Laura was up to day Gertie churned 26 lbs butter in morn. Friday, August 24 Weather, Cloudy with rain about ten. oclock, clearing in afternoon & cooler Threshed for a little while in morn Picked 22 chickens, then men cut weeds in orchard & I ploughed in afternoon Dell was up to-day Saturday, August 25 Weather, Fine & little cool Market day Produce from farm Cream 61 pts Butter 24 lbs Eggs 35 doz Chickens 22 Men, cleaned out silo in morn. & cut weeds, In afternoon we threshed oats Gertie went to city with me in Morn, & then she went down to Young Bros in afternoon Sunday, August 26 Weather, Fine & little cool, Attended S.S. & Church in morning Jean came home with us for dinner In afternoon, Florence & Edith Craig & two friend came up for a little while, about five o.clock, Walter & Mary. & the three aunties came in & stayed for supper & the evening Monday, August 27 Weather, Fine & warm Threshed all day, all hands Ada Thompson & Alice Wilkinson were here for tea at night & we heard the reception to olimpic stars at night over radio Tuesday, August 28 Weather, Partly fair, windy & light rain Threshed till 2, oclock stoped by rain for rest of the day dug out stones in summer follow Wednesday, August 29 Weather, Fine & warm Norm cut alfalfa first thing. Bernie Padjet came up to help with harvest, started about 9oclock and then we threshed the rest of day Dell Stevenson came over to hear the big swim at exibition over radio 29 �Thursday, August 30 Weather, Fine & warm Finished harvest to-day (in morning) did some chopping, Gertie & I went to exibition in afternoon Men drew manura in afternoon Churned 24 lbs butter in morn Friday, August 31 Weather, Fine & cool Norm went to exibition Started cultivating wheat land Fred drew manura in morning & cultivated in afternoon Gertie & I picked 22 chickens in afternoon Memoranda {left blank} Saturday, September 1 Weather, mostly fair, cloudy & cool Market day Produce from farm Cream 64 pts Butter 21 lbs Eggs - 35 doz Apples 3 bu 22 chickens Men drew in alfalfa hay 5 loads I went to ball game in afternoon Sunday, September 2 Weather, Cloudy & light shower Attended S.S. & church in morning J. Ash was bringing Dorothy home got in a smash up so had to go back. so we went up to get Dorothy Mr. & Mrs. Brown, Bill & Jim went along, had a hard time bothe ways as the gas would not feed into carburator in car Monday, September 3 Weather, Partly fair with few showers Baled straw all day (between showers) Went to church at night to help take seats out ready for painters Laura was up to-day stayed all night Tuesday, September 4 Weather, fair & cool Baled straw, finished about 4,oclock Then Norm took machine down to Youngs Laura was here to-day & went home at night Les took one load of straw to Thorncliff Wednesday, September 5 Weather, Fine & little warmer Fred went to Exhibition Norm cultivated wheat ground Gertie & I went to ex. along with John & Isabell Dorothy & Dell. went to Royal. Alex. at night to hear Dumbells Big swim at Ex. 15 miles water was so cold no one could finish Thursday, September 6 Weather, Fine & warmer Gertie churned 18 lbs butter in morn Fred finished cultivating wheat ground in morning Norm & I baled hay at Young Bros in morning Picked apples in afternoon Friday, September 7 Weather, Fine & warm Fred went home to day Norm & I picked apples in morning & picked chickens in afternoon 30 �Saturday, September 8 Weather, Fine & warm Market day. Produce from farm Cream 70 pts Butter 16 lbs Eggs - 34 doz Apples 19 bu 22 chickens Fred was home in morning Norm pulled beans all morning Picked apples in afternoon [different writing at bottom of page] Jean left Office to-day Sunday, September 9 Weather, Fine. Attended S.S. & Church in morning Church was held in former methodist as the other one was being decorated Jean came home with us for dinner & then we went for a drive in afternoon, Gertie & I went out to the store for a little while in evening Hand boy died during night Monday, September 10 Weather, Mostly fair, rain by night Fred cut the corn with binder Norm & I were getting things ready for filling silo & then he picked pears, also did some chopping J. Atkinson brought Mr & Mrs Bob Gibb & Mother over for a short visit in afternoon Tuesday, September 11 Weather, Mostly fair, little shower in afternoon Ploughed in summer follow all day with horses & in afternoon with tractor Practise at Stevensons at night Wednesday, September 12 Weather, Rain during night, misty then clearing, with another shower towards evening Fred cleaned up seed wheat in morn Norm ploughed in morning & harrowed in afternoon Fred ploughed in afternoon Went fishing with Jack Lunaw North of Goodwood caught 14 trout Attended Young Peoples corn roast at Browns at night Gertie attended W.M.S. at house of Mrs Craig in afternoon Ted. Hands was burried to-day Thursday, September 13 Weather, Fine, strong wind, cool Filled silo in morning worked on wheat ground in afternoon ploughing & harrowing Gertie churned 20 lbs butter in afternoon Friday, September 14 Weather, Fine & warm, east wind Finished ploughing wheat ground in morning. Norm cultivated in afternoon while Fred picked apples & drew in beans & Gertie, Jean & I picked chickens Saturday, September 15 Weather, Rain in early Morn then clearing with strong wind Market day Produce from farm Cream 60 pts Butter 18 lbs Eggs 30 doz Apples 16 bu 22 chickens Fred re cleaned wheat & picked apples Norm worked on wheat ground Gertie attended institute at home of Mrs Burrs in afternoon Practice at Stevensons at night 31 �Sunday, September 16 Weather, Fine. No service in morning to-day as the service was changed till evening Went down to Browns in afternoon & stayed for tea Attended service at night in former Methodist church Monday, September 17 Weather, Fine Norm was cultivating & packing wheat ground all day Fred started sowing wheat to-day Halled gravel with horse & cart on lane most of day Gertie went down to help clean the church after being decorated Tuesday, September 18 Weather, Fair & cool Men were cultivating & sowing wheat all day Halling gravel on lane with the dump cart most of day Gertie went down home for a while in afternoon Attended meeting at former methodist church conducted by an evangelist Rev J.L Brown Wednesday, September 19 Weather, Mostly fair, strong East wind Finished sowing wheat in morning Norm. harrowed wheat all day Fred picked pears & apples in afternoon Ploughed with tractor plough in afternoon attended corn roast at home of Mr & Mrs Stivers at night Gertie's aunt Lizzie died to-day Thursday, September 20 Weather, Rain & cloudy all day Fred went home for the day Churmed 20 lbs butter in morn Repaired potato digger during day Gertie was laid up all day (sick) Friday, September 21 Weather, Fine fall day, strong wind at night Filled chop bin in hog pen Fred & I picked chicken in morn. & Norm picked apples Men picked potatoes in afternoon Gertie & I attended funeral of Gerties aunt Lizzie Practice at church at night Saturday, September 22 Weather, Fine Market day. Produce from farm Cream 78 pts Butter 18lbs Eggs - 27 doz Apples 14 pears 3 bu 15 chickens 6 old hens Men finished picking potatoes pulled rest of beans & then ploughed Jean went to city with me Sunday, September 23 Weather, Fair & cool Reopening of church after decorating and anniversary services combined Mr Mc Loud preached in morning & Mr. Sellar at night a record crowd at night Ilean Hood & Mary Rodick came home with us for dinner Monday, September 24 Weather, Fair & cool Men went to Jno. Calverts to fill silo all day Ploughed with tractor outfit all day School fair at Unionville today 32 �Tuesday, September 25 Weather, Cloudy & cool Fred ploughed all day Norm cut off corn stubble with potatoe digger in morn & ploughed in afternoon Ploughed all day with tractor out fit Jean came up to help Gertie Bob. Thompson called at night Wednesday, September 26 Weather, Fair in morning Cloudy in afternoon & cool We all ploughed all day Norm picked a few apples & I had to go to Markham for shares for plough Jean was up again to day Thursday, September 27 Weather, mostly cloudy with a few cold fall showers Men helping Rodricks fill silo all day Les took load of straw to city Gertie churned 24 lbs butter in morn Ploughed with tractor out fit all day Laura came up in afternoon Friday, September 28 Weather, fair & cool Men were filling silo at W. Brooks till three oclock came home & got rest of beans in & picked old hens Ploughed most of day with tractor outfit & got apples & pears ready for city Markham livery brought in 9 barrels of oil for company Saturday, September 29 Weather, Fair & cool eat wind Market day Produce from farm Cream 80 pts Butter 22 lbs Eggs 16 1/2 doz Apples 12 bu & 5 bu pears Old hens 15 Men were filling silo at John Boyington Gertie, Mrs Brown & Laura went to city with me Sunday, September 30 Weather, Showery, looking in morning & clearing in afternoon E. Wind Attended church in morning, Rally day was held service in the church & Mr Gale of Markham spoke Went over to Scotts in afternoon & attended services at Zion Cedar grove, afternoon & evening Memoranda {left blank} Monday, October 1 Weather, Fine & warmer Men were filling silo at Youngs & W. Boyington Cultivating most of day, chopping & dug out stones Les brought, gas pump & Tank home Gertie walked down home for a short while in afternoon to get dress Jean was fixing for her Tuesday, October 2 Weather, Cloudy & showery Men were filling silo at Hoopers Cultivating & filling silo & Allens Wednesday, October 3 Weather, Fine & warm Men filling silo & Allens in morn & Norm went to Rodrik's in afternoon to re-fill, Fred ploughed Cultivated, 7 acres sod twice & then took the hay press over to Padjets John Went over to Padjets to get bale blocks & then on out to Richmond Hill Gertie attended W.M.S at Mrs Craig's packed fall to day. ($32.75) 33 �Thursday, October 4 Weather, Fine & very warm Norm & I baled straw at Wm John's Broke the press in morning and had to come home to fix it Fred ploughed & started to pull mangels Gertie churned 32 lbs butter in morning Went down to Browns at night Friday, October 5 Weather, Cloudy with showers in morn clearing in afternoon Baled straw at Wm John's till rain started Fred ploughed in afternoon & Norm picked old hens Picked over apples in afternoon Mission band packed bale to-night Saturday, October 6 Weather, Fine, Market day Produce from farm Butter 30 lbs Eggs 9 1/2 doz Hens 10 Apples 15 bu Norm was off all day Fred worked at mangels in morn Tim & Teddy went to city with us at night Sunday, October 7 Weather, Fine, Attended S.S. & Church in morning Luella Atkinson came home with us Jim called in afternoon & we all went for a drive. George Frost called for Luella Uncle Charly & Aunt Susie & Alex Gibb called later & stayed for tea & the evening Monday, October 8 Weather, Fine during day with wind shifting to east & showery by night All worked at mangels in morning & Fred stayed at it in afternoon Norm & I went over to Wm John's & finished baling straw & came home & filled chop bins Social evening at the church at night Tuesday, October 9 Weather, Fine. Strong W. Wind little cooler All worked at mangels all day Della came up for a little while in afternoon Mrs Craig came up in evening Wednesday, October 10 Weather, Fine with shower by night Finished mangels to-day Thursday, October 11 Weather, Fine & very warm Fred cultivated in morning Norm picked apples Took tractor front wheels axels to Markham picked potatoes in afternoon Friday, October 12 Weather, Fine & warm, rain by night Finished one piece of potatoes in morning Picked chickens in afternoon Gertie attended funeral of the late Mrs J. Paterson at Hagerman Jean's friends from city surprised her with a shower in the evening {different handwriting bottom of page} Mr H Hooper died this morning (Thornhill) Saturday, October 13 Weather, showery & cooler Market day Produce from farm Butter 40 lbs Eggs 6 doz Apples 9 bu Hens 15 Men swept down cobwebs dug hole for gas tank & picked apples 34 �Sunday, October 14 Weather, Very fine fall day Gertie attended S.S. & Church in morn Had a flat tire on car and was later getting it repaired and had to get a sermon on radio In afternoon we got Dell Stevenson and went for a motor trip as far as Port Hope & Rice Lake Monday, October 15 Weather, Partly cloudy & warm Les took two loads of straw to city We all picked potatoes all day Inspectors were here looking over lightning rods on building & house Tuesday, October 16 Weather, Showery & misty, mild Men ploughed in morning Repaired tractor; filled chop bins & cleaned silo off in afternoon went to Markham in morning for repairs & bought emery stone & frame from G. Paterson Wednesday, October 17 Weather, Cloudy all day with rain by night, mild Men ploughed all day Ploughed with tractor out fit in afternoon. Attended supper conference of Markham group at Ebenezer church Gertie went over to Stevensons and I called for her on my way home Thursday, October 18 Weather, Cloudy with ocasional showers Men ploughed all day Churned, 34 lbs butter in morning Set up gas pump & dozen other jobs in afternoon Attended preparatory service at the church at night Friday, October 19 Weather, Cloudy & shower, at dusk mild Ploughed all day with tractor out fit Men ploughed in morning & picked old hens in afternoon. started to clip cattle Saturday, October 20 Weather, Fine & cooler Market day. Produce from farm Butter. 32 lbs Eggs - 6 doz Old hens - 15 1 bu apples Pumpkins 3 doz Men ploughed all day Gertie attended institute at Browns Sunday, October 21 Weather, Fine & little warmer Attended S.S. & Church in morning Comunion service was also observed John & Margerite came down for dinner & spent the afternoon & evening Jean & her friend from city called in afternoon Monday, October 22 Weather, Cloudy & warm Finished picking potatoes in morning Fred & I ploughed in afternoon & Norm went to Padjets to thresh grain In evening we all went to church The Young Peoples society were holding a literary program with refreshments Tuesday, October 23 Weather, Cloudy with rain in morn & cooler Men clipped cows in morning & ploughed in afternoon cleaned stove pipes & cleaning up garden in afternoon Gordon Scott called in in evening to pay for baling & we had a game of cards 35 �Wednesday, October 24 Weather, Cloudy & cool showers Men ploughed all day Worked in garden finished ploughing field with tractor outfit & did some chopping Practice at store at night Della brought some wild grapes up for Gertie to make wine Thursday, October 25 Weather, Mostly fair, cool Churned 35 lbs butter in morning Men ploughed in morning & picked apples in afternoon finished cleaning up garden in afternoon Friday, October 26 Weather, Fine. windy & cool Picked 23 hens in morning Men ploughed in afternoon Picked over 5 bags potatoes and burned some leaves in afternoon Put year old hens in the old hen house at night Saturday, October 27 Weather, Mostly cloudy, Cool east wind with showers by night Market day Produce from farm Butter 35 lbs Eggs 6 doz Potatoes 5 bags 1 bu apples & Pumpkins Fred went home in morning Norm repaired litter carrier track & chored in morning & bothe picked apples in afternoon Gertie went to city with me & Dell came up to keep house Called in to Alex Browns on way home Sunday, October 28 Weather, Partly fair, cold Attended S.S. & Church in morning In afternoon, Gertie & I went away first called in at Browns & then went over to, Wm Boyingtons for visit & stayed for tea. Orval & Myrtle were there also Came home & attended church service and on coming out were found Det. Gibb & her fiancie we all came home & spent the evening by fireplace Monday, October 19 Weather, Mostly fair with snow flurries Men drew manura in morning picked apples in afternoon till snow came & then clipped cattle Cleaned hen house out in morning & ploughed in afternoon Gertie went down to church in afternoon Attended W.M.S. thank offering meeting at night. Mr & Mrs. Shantz gave us an idea on life in Africa Les took two loads of straw to city Tuesday, October 30 Weather, fine & cold (coldest yet) Men ploughed in morning & picked apples in afternoon One hundred & one jobs in morning & ploughed in afternoon Gertie was house cleaning Les took calf to city 145 lbs 14 cts attended practise at church at night Wednesday, October 31 Weather, Fine and milder Fred drew manura all day & Norm picked apples & did the chores Les took a load of straw to city Ploughed most of day had the tractor fast up the bank of flatts & had to get Fred to pull it out Dell was up this morning & Gertie went down home with her for afternoon. 36 �Memoranda {left blank} Thursday, November 1 Weather, Cloudy & mild Men drew manura in morning & burned rubbish on potatoe ground in afternoon Ploughed in morning up till one o clock then put plough away & burned leaves Jean & Laura came up in afternoon Friday, November 2 Weather, Cloudy & mild Norm cultivated with spring tooth most of day & then drew out some manura Fred cultivated in morning with tractor outfit & in afternoon burned Twitch grass & dug out three stones Churned 43 lbs butter in morning Filled chop bins, after dinner Oil truck was in & filled up cans Jim Allen brought four ton of coal Keith & Bettie stayed for supper Saturday, November 3 Weather, East rain & cloudy all day Market day. Produce from farm Butter 43 lbs Cream 10 pts Eggs - 4 doz horse radish Poulty 2 roosters Pumpkins Norm went to city with me also Bill & Jim Fred did chores & ploughed Helped pack up at the store at night for hunting trip Sunday, November 4 Weather, Fine & cooler Attended S.S. & Church in morning John & Jean came home with us for dinner, Les.s children came up in afternoon & we all went down to Browns for a little while At night B.C.Louis {?} lead the singing at Box Grove anniversary services Came home & prepared for hunting retiring about midnight Monday, November 5 Weather - fine & cool easterly winds. Wash day Fred helped Mr Cunningham with their moving all forenoon, Norman ploughed, both men ploughed all afternoon, then we all helped with chores at night. After supper Newton brought Jean & Laura. up for the evening & Jean stayed all night, Norm & I had a good fright just after tea time. Tuesday, November 6 Weather, first a lilttle showery, then clearing with very high south west winds. I went out & helped with milking in morning. Jean still here went to the store in morning. in the morning men drew manure afternoon drawing manure Fred did and Norman cultivated. I churned 32 lbs butter in afternoon. Jean picked up Bellflower apples as the strong wind blew them down. Wednesday, November 7 Weather - Fine & warm turning cooler with showers at night Fred drew manure (honey) all day. Norm cultivated in forenoon & went to the ploughing match with Newton in afternoon. Jean & I walked down home & I went to the W.M.S. at church then 37 �Isobel & Laura brought me up and stayed all night Newton John B. & J. came up for the evening. Thursday, November 8 Weather - rain all night cooler in morning with snow flurries for a while & cooler. Men ploughed all day. Isobel went home in morning. John was up for clippers. Laura stayed all day with me. New calf up the flats was brought down to stable. Friday, November 9 Weather - fine & cool Men drew manure all day, Norman repaired car between loads. Laura went home this morning. I churned 27 lbs butter in morning, planted tulip bulbs, took up dahlias, and went out to Craigs for a root of honey suckle & california poppy. Jean & Dorothy came up to stay with me. Saturday, November 10 Weather, - cloudy - cool (white frost) Market day for Norman & Billie - Produce - Butter 58 lbs. Eggs 3 doz. Fred chopped some in forenoon & ploughed all after noon. Jean over with me Dorothy went home in after-noon. Laura came up short while. Mr French had house & cart all day. Atlo McGuay came up for 1 doz pt (6oz) {?} bottles. Norman got home at six Oclock. Had fire in furnace (wood) to day (first) Sunday, November 11 Weather - dull day. rain at night. attended S S & church (quartette sang) I went home with Mary Rodrick for the day. attended young peoples at night Miss A. Wilkinson president, sledes {?} good. I went over home & Bob brought Jean & I up home. Monday, November 12 Weather - (Thanksgiving) rained all day. Fred went home after breakfast came up and got horse to plough his garden in afternoon. Norman read all day between chore time. Jean & I cleaned pantry in forenoon & Sewed all afternoon. Mrs H. Hooper (Thornhill) died this a.m. Newton came up at night played 500 etc. Tuesday, November 13 Weather - cloudy & mild. men finished ploughing in back field to day & ploughed garden & started in south orchard. Mrs Craig was up in forenoon. Jean & I cleaned kitchen. Edith Craig came up in afternoon & stayed for the evening. Mr Hellems over today. dogs after Hoopers sheep. Wednesday, November 14 Weather - Mild & cloudy. Men ploughed in south orchard all day. I churned in morning 31 1/2 lbs. Mrs Craig up in morning. Norman took me down home after dinner I took got Newton's car & took Mrs Padget Mrs Brooke {?} Mother Mary Rodrick down to Aunt Ellens. Thank Offering meeting in after noon usual speakers Mrs Rae the main one. It was a wonderful meeting & a good crowd. 38 �Thursday, November 15 Weather - bright - with strong winds. men ploughed in south Orchard to - day and finished it. Della Stephenson came over in after noon and stayed for tea. B. J. came up at night. Norman went away. Friday, November 16 Weather - cloudy & rainy Norman cultivated in morning & chopped in afternoon. Fred went on North & South trips for Leslie. then helped norm with chopping. Lelsie & newton Burr arrived home in afternoon from hunting trip. Edith Craig up in morning. John came up at night & took butter & eggs out to the store for us. Arrived home about 9 o.clock from hunting trip Saturday, November 17 Weather, Cloudy & Showery Market day Produce from farm Butter 31 lbs Eggs. 3 doz Fred went home in morning Norm started to take up drain in back south field Went down to Browns at night & took Jean home Churned 31 lbs butter in morning Sunday, November 18 Weather, Cloudy & unsettled Attended S.S. & Church in morning Mr. Woods being laid up on account of sickness. a Mr. Mills took the service. Spent the rest of day at home Monday, November 19 Weather, Cloudy. Turning to rain & sleet Men started some second ploughing in morning but had to stop on account of rain Les came up for a barrel of oil Nothing doing on account of weather Gertie washed in morning Tuesday, November 20 Weather, Cloudy North wind & cooler Les took load of straw to city Churned 30 lbs butter in morning Fred took the day off Norm ploughed in afternoon Put the young cattle in for first time But the deer up at night Wednesday, November 21 Weather, Cloudy & milder soft snow by night Les took two calves along with Browns hogs to city, calves & 15 1/3 cts came to over $60 Took load of straw in afternoon & Gertie & Mrs Brown sent over to Mrs. Tuckers home in afternoon Men ploughed all day I went over for Gertie at night called in at Browns on way home Started to re build loading shoot for hogs & cattle Thursday, November 22 Weather, Cloudy & milder very slushy by noon Men ploughed in morning & part of afternoon I went to city with seven hogs of Hoppers for Les in morning Finished rebuilding loading shoot with Fred's help in afternoon Norm cleaned hen roost Attended picture slides of Northern Ontario & explained by Mr. Craw & a social afterwards 39 �Friday, November 23 Weather, Mostly fair & cooler Churned 30 lbs butter in morning Men ploughed all day Picked ducks in afternoon Saturday, November 24 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Market day Produce from farm Butter 90 lbs Eggs 3 1/2 doz Apples 2 bu Potatoes 2 bags ducks 4 Men ploughed all day We went down to Browns at night to hear the electric radios Dell was up to day. Sunday, November 25 Weather, Mostly fair & colder Attended S.S. & Church in morning went to Yong St. to meet the minister Mr. Ramsay. who was taking Mr. Woods place in his illness Mr Ramsay came home with us for dinner & then we took him down to St. Johns in afternoon In late afternoon, Dett. Gibb & her mother came along with Mr. Anderson came out & stayed for supper & the evening Monday, November 26 Weather, Partly fair & quite cold Filled chop bins first thing Les took seven hogs to city $ 9.65 {?} J. Atkinson came over in morning & stayed for dinner. Men drew manure all day after the chopping At night I went over to Frank Stivers along with Les & Jim Paterson Gertie cleaned the sitting room {different handwriting} Edith Craig was here in afternoon. Tuesday, November 27 Weather, Fine in morning Turning cloudy in afternoon & milder Men drew manura all day Les took load of straw to city in afternoon Filled the car rad with anti freeze Jean was up to day Wednesday, November 28 Weather, Cloudy & Mild light snow in morn Churned 62 lbs butter in morning men manura all day but norm went to fair in afternoon went to Unionville for Les in afternoon Went over to see Mr. Woods in the evening. Thursday, November 29 Weather, Fine and mild Men drew manura in morning & clipped young cattle in afternoon. Gertie &I went to fair in afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Brown went along also Les took load of straw to city. Friday, November 30 Weather, East wind. rain all day Nothing doing all day on account of rain Memoranda {left blank} Memoranda {left blank} 40 �Saturday, December 1 Weather Mostly cloudy little cooler Market day Produce from farm Butter 61 lbs Eggs - 6 doz Cream 1 can Men started to white wash stable & cleaned hen roost Laura went to city with me Saturday, December 2 Weather, Partly fair & much same temperature Attended S.S. & Church in morning. A. Strang Layman took the service in place of Mr. Woods on account of him being confined to his home Mr. & Mrs. Brown came up with us for dinner & stayed the afternoon Spent the evening at home. Monday, December 3 Weather, Strong East wind rain in morning mild wind shifting to west & clearing Men white washed in morning & a filled chop bins in afternoon & cleaned hen house & brooder house Gertie washed in morning & went out to Craig's in afternoon Tuesday, December 4 Weather cloudy and mild rain by night Threshed beans most of day Les took last load of snow away Mr. & Mrs. brown came down at night for game of 500 Wednesday, December 5 Weather Windy, Cloudy and colder Took the wire away from the bridge at side road Fred went home till chore time Norm cleaned up some of old wood around the yard W.M.S. annual meeting and quilting at the church in afternoon & in evening. slides & talk on life of Christ & social afterwards Thursday, December 6 Weather, Fine & cool Churned 57 lbs butter in morn Men drew manura all day Gertie went over to see Mrs. W. Boyington in afternoon Made a sparrow trap in afternoon Friday, December 7 Weather Fine & cool Fred drew manura all day Norm Fixed his tyre & went to Unionville this morning & helped Fred in afternoon Trapped about 90 sparrows to day Picked two ducks Bob Pinder came over & got some wheat & two dozen milk bottles & stoppers High school commencement to night Saturday, December 8 Weather, Fine and cold Market day Produce from farm Butter 55 lbs Cream 1 can Eggs - 12 doz Ducks 2 Apples 3 bu Big time starting the car to go to city, however, succeeded in the end Laura went with us, and Dell Stevenson came home with us Men drew manura all day Sunday, December 9 Weather, Cloudy & cold Attended S.S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home In evening attended Young Peoples Meeting The Pike Family were present and gave us some music & Miss Pike spoke on her work in South Africa 41 �Monday, December 10 Weather, Cloudy & little milder Men drew manura all day Damed the water up by the bridge Took Gertie & Dell. Stevenson down to Practise at the church and then went over to Unionville to pay Dr. McKay his bill Tuesday, December 11 Weather Fine & milder Men drew manura all day Harvey Colson left five milk cans to try to get us on regular Attended meeting at the church at night Wednesday, December 12 Weather, Cloudy and mild and misty Men drew manura all day. I was laid up all day with cold Gertie went down home for a little while to see Jean and Bob off as this is their wedding day Drove to the manse at Markham. Thursday, December 13 Weather Cloudy. mild and misty Men drew manura all day Churned 65 lbs butter in morning. Gertie feeling punk with the cold Trimming hedge for a while in afternoon Friday, December 14 Weather, Cloudy & mild, little colder by night Picked fowl in morning Billy the horse took sick & had to have Kelly's up to see him Filled chop bins in afternoon Cleaned hen houses out Saturday, December 15 Weather, Cloudy & milder again by night Market day. Produce from farm Butter 62 lbs Eggs 27 doz Fowl 2 ducks & 11 chickens Apples 4 bu Men drew manura & in morning Norm took hay press over to B. Stivers Gertie attended institute & Mrs. J. Calvests in afternoon Sunday, December 16 Weather, Cloudy and mild Attended S.S. and Church and morning. Laura came home with us for dinner and stay till evening. Monday, December 17 Weather, Showery all day & mild Churned 77 lbs butter in the morning Cleaned milk house in afternoon Fred took Billy out & got his teeth filed in the morning. Tuesday, December 18 Weather. Mostly fair, cold with snow flurries Norm went to city Sent calf to city with Les Fred and I worked at trimming the hedge all day Gertie went over to Mrs. Stivers in afternoon took Mrs. Padget and Mrs. Brooke stayed for tea. made a quilt with names for Mr. Seller. Wednesday, December 19 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Picked 14 geese to day J. Lunau called in for a visit 42 �Thursday, December 20 Weather, Fair & milder Norm & I went to B. Stivers to bale straw Fred did the chores & picked two geese Jim & children were here for a short visit in forenoon. Della was here helping Gertie in morning Friday, December 21 Weather, Fair & cold Gertie churned 56 lbs butter in morning Norm & I baled hay at B. Stivers in “{morning} Fred did the chores & picked 3 ducks Prepared for market trip this afternoon Xmas Tree at the school house at night Saturday, December 22 Weather, Fair & cold Market day. Produce from farm Butter. 150 lbs Cream 20 pts Eggs - 50 doz Fowl 15 geese & 2 ducks Apples 5 bu Fred took the day off but helped with chores Norm did chores & played hockey Gertie & Laura went to city with me & Bill John came out with us Sunday, December 23 Weather, Fair & milder Attended S.S. & Church in morning In afternoon got started away to go to Sharon but met Jack & Margerite on the road. so changed plans and went down to see. Alex & Marion. Alex was away at work Monday, December 24 Weather Fine & mild Filled chop bins in morning. Men drew manura in afternoon Gertie went down home in afternoon I went to city in afternoon Tuesday, December 25 Weather, Cloudy & mild Norm went over to Burrs to skate in morning & helped with chores Gertie & I Went down to Browns for Xmas dinner, came home to do chores at night & then went back for supper & spent the evening Wednesday, December 26 Weather, Mostly fair & mild Men drew manura all day Gertie & I went to city in afternoon along with Mrs Stiver. Mrs. Brooke & John Brown. the women were getting S.S. Presents for S.S. pupils Thursday, December 27 Weather, Cloudy & mild Men drew manura Churned 80 lbs butter in morning Tryed to dam up the krick again Gertie went down to the church in afternoon as the S.S. was being entertained & the the annual meeting of the Young Peoples was held in the evening Friday, December 28 Weather, Partly fair & mild Fred did the chores Norm & I baled eleven ton straw at W. Wellmans Gertie went up with Newton to Bob & Jeans place in afternoon Saturday, December 29 Weather, Mostly fair N.W. wind & colder Market day Produce from farm Butter 78 lbs Cream 20 pts Eggs 55 doz Apples 4 bu Men drew manura in spare time E.T. Stevens barn burned this morn Laura went to city with me. 43 �Sunday, December 30 Weather, Partly fair & not very cold Attended S.S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home & afterdoing the chores and getting supper we went over to Stevensons for the evening. Katie & Florince Craig were there also Monday, December 31 Weather, Fine & mild Men drew manura in morning In afternoon Norm & I went to Unionville to nomination John & Newton Brown went with us Gertie washed in afternoon Memoranda phone W.A. Brown 395 Manor Rd. Mrs Hood Coxwell Harvey Brown Bert Brown Gordon Wilson Robt Davis Tenor Bennet Clem Bone Manor Rd. Mrs J. Gibb - 162 Broadview Mrs A. Gibb 20 Rosehill. Mr C Gibb. 33 Rosehill Mr E Doan 80 Brookdale [preprinted page] GUARANTEED ATTORNEYS SERVICE A Subscription affords the following privileges for one year; Guaranteed Attorneys List and Quarterly Supplements. A bond for $5,000 guaranteeing the honesty of every attorney residing in the United States and Canada, whose name is published in our List. Judicial bonds to be used when desired in suits involving attachment, injunction, replevin, appeal and security for costs or petitioning creditor in bankruptcy. Report Blanks. Collection Letters. Advance Notices of Draft. Drafts and Draft Notices. Bonding Notices and Letters of Advice. [preprinted page] United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Growth Chart [Opposite page] 1927 & 1929 calendars {Back cover, embossed with eagle logo} {Back cover embossed with eagle logo} 44 �Saturday, December 22 Weather fair, and cold Market they produce from farm Butter, 130 Cream 20 Eggs, 50 Two ducks Apples, 5 Fred took the day off, but helped with chores norm did chores and played hockey lertice and Laura went to city with me and Bill John came out with us Sunday, December 23 Weather, fair and mild Attended s.s church in morning In afternoon got started a way to go to Shannon met Jack and Margaret on the road. So changed plans and went down to see oly and mani on.oly was away at work. 45 � 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 Douglas Earle Hood Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas Earle Hood Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927-1929 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Douglas Earle Hood Diary, 1927 Douglas Earle Hood Diary & Transcription, 1928 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 Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07ba00b5e98545980e1b51ec66b74cd2.pdf d15e392faed9b7457bf001e4746c3d12 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/58e97c0956a679119c22351c96563726.pdf 33fd837dc6d5f700d78bc4347136090b PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0fb146d12721ab69e9cb09cbf738384.pdf 02abf34c114289811ac99e3816517600 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c6deaf2c053bd520dcdf6b5c97b69ab9.pdf 5c380f701392145649a4fc505b8ed188 PDF Text Text Edith “Gertrude” Brown Hood (1896-1985) 1929 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers YEAR BOOK 1929 United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Arthur. F White lnsurance of Every Kind Personal Client Service TORONTO KENWD 2525 W, UNIONVILLE Toronto kentwd 2525 w. unionvuiz 2 Thornton Avenue Box 29, Phone 41 Frid Aug 23-1929 St Johns church struck by lightning & burned down. {Under the above handwritten note, there is a calendar of 1929. At the bottom of the calendar, "Made in U. S. A. " is typed out.} silverware Paul Revere. YEAR BOOK 1929 UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY R. HOWARD BLAND, President �BALTIMORE . . MARYLAND Tuesday, January 1 Weather, ^ Cloudy Rain & sleet towards evening Newton & girls came up & got Norm & they went to Sharon Churned 78 lbs butter in morning Gertie & I had a big New Years dinner ate a goose all but its body In tended going to city at night but stayed home on account of the slippery roads Gertie started a little rug Wednesday, January 2 Weather, Fine, Men drew manura all day Della came up for a while in afternoon. Went down to Browns, to a shower held for Jean & Bob. Thursday, January 3 Weather, Cold strong S.W. wind with snow. Men drew manura Jim Atkinson came in afternoon brought us picture of Jean & Murray Newton was also here Friday, January 4 Weather, Mostly fair Churned 48 lbs butter in morning Men filled chop bins in morning We all went down to Wm Boyingtons in afternoon & baled hay (8 ton) Laura came up in afternoon Muriel Boyington died to night Gertie went out to Craigs at night Saturday, January 5 Weather, Fine in Morning, Heavy rain by night & all night Market day Produce from farm Butter 125 lbs butter Cream 30 pts Eggs 55 doz I tryed my luck at North Tronto Mkt but slower than snales. Newton took Gertie, Laura & Della over to Boyingtons in afternoon Art. White brought in two calenders Sunday, January 6 Weather, Mild on morning turning colder in afternoon, with strong wind & snow flurries Attended S.S. & Church in morning Went over to funeral of Murril Boyingtons in afternoon & then went to Raymond Brillingers for tea Monday, January 7 �Weather Cold strong wind & mostly fair John & I went to city for the day Not much doing for the men Gertie rugged most of day & attended a Jr. Institute meeting at night Municipal election today. Tuesday, January 8 Weather, Cold & windy Norm took hay press down to Rodicks in afternoon Nothing doing all day Gordon Tooleys little girl died today Exibition of speed skaters at Unionville first skating of the season Wednesday, January 9 Weather, Milder & cloudy with light snow at night Norm & I baled straw at Rodicks all day & Fred looked after chores Gertie finished her rug & put in another Mrs Fraig came up in afternoon to get W.M.S. rip out filled out Thursday, January 10 Weather, Mild, cloudy, clearing in afternoon & strong S. W. wind Baled straw at Rodricks, Fred looked after chores. Art. White called in at noon with this book. John. Brought. Mr Brown. Marguerite & baby up for short visit, in afternoon. Went to Unionville at night to curling meeting. Gertie & Norm went also Friday, January 11 Weather, Cloudy stormy all day (not so cold) Moved hay press over to Charley Boyentons in Morning & baled hay in afternoon (8. ton). Fred did the chores Len. Clement called in morning to see some cattle First hockey match at Unionville Saturday, January 12 Weather. Fair in morning, strong winds cold & stormy in evening Market day. Produce from farm No butter Cream 47 pts & two cans to creamery. Eggs - 42 doz Apples 5 bu Tried the North Toronto Market again Norm & Bernie Padjet baled hay at Pratts. Sunday, January 13 Weather, Mostly fair. strong winds & cold (zero) Attended S. S. & Church in morning spent the day & evening at home Mr. Hooper broke small bone in his leg to. day. Monday, January 14 �Weather, Fair & cold, cloudy in afternoon & light snow in afternoon Butchered three hogs in mourning one was for Fred Filled chop bins in afternoon & cut up the pork Gertie washed in morning New Market play Markham tonight Buttonville play Milliken at Unionville" Thursday Tuesday, January 15 17 Weather Cloudy. East wind Milder with rain Nothing much doing. Fred went home with a lame back Went over to see Mr. Hooper at night along with Gertie which she meeting at Hoopers to audit the books of M. M. S. (This all happened Thursday) a mistake on my part (Pat) Roads got very icy at night Len. Clement came in & bought three calves & took same away Wednesday, January 16 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Cut up fat & meat for sausage & ground same. Men drew manura Jim Paterson & Pinders were around on a rabbit hunt Went over to Pinders at night Len Clement bought three cows & took same away Tuesday, Thursday January17 15 Weather, Fair & cold (zero) Churned 42 lbs butter in morning then cleaned pigs feet & heads for head cheese & started cutting up fat Norm went to city for the day Fred did chores & went to lee to draw wood from bush for Earnice Walton In Evening went to Unionville to Curling meet & Gertie went along and stayed at Mrs. Art Whites Friday January 18 Weather, Cloudy, misty, icy & heavy rain in afternoon & night. Took Gertie & a few more up to Victoria Square to Sunday School Convention for the day Churned up 49 lbs butter Fred did not come up to day Norm had a wreck on the litter carrier track & was fixing same Man came in afternoon to set gas. pump up & I took him to Unionville when through Saturday, January 19 Weather, Fine & little cooler Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs Eggs 32 doz Cream 60 pts Apples 5 bu Fred came up in morning but had to go home on account of his back Norm did chores & repaired litter carrier Went up to see Bob & Jean at night, Dorothy went with us Mrs {name}. Brilhnger & dau ghter & myrlle Burr were here for supper. Dell & Dorothy were also here Mrs Walton 38 yrs to – day, Sunday, January 20 �Weather, Strong West & N. W. winds fair & cold with ocasional bluster Attended S. S. & Church in morning Mr. Auld of Markham took the service as Mr. Woods & Mr Auld arranged to exchange pulpits for the day Spent the afternoon & evening at home Monday, January 21 Weather, Fine & moderatly cold Filled chop bins in morning, put fresh glass cloth on one window in hen house Norm took tractor over to Armond Vanhorns ready for baling to morrow Took Gertie down to church in afternoon to W. M. S. meeting and then went on over to get Norm & we went out to see Stan. Woods. but he was not at home Attended Anual meeting of the church at night Tuesday, January 22 Weather, Fine & not so cold with east wind snow at night. Fred did the chores. Norm & I went over to arm ond Vanhorns to bale hay Gertie went with us as far as the church to help wash dishes after the night before Norm & Gertie attended a meeting at Stevensons at night & I went to Unionville {illegible} curl Wednesday, January 23 Weather, Mostly fair. strong west & N.W. winds & colder Norm & I baled hay all day & Vanhorn's Fred did the chores Dress. Carnival at Unionville tonight Thursday, January 24 Weather, Mostly fair. East wind, not so cold Churned 75 lbs butter in morning Norm picked over some beans Fred got horses front feet showed Tightened clutch on car in afternoon Went to Unionville to curl at night along with Jim Atkinson Friday, January 25 Weather, Strong east wind with snow in morning turning to rain by noon wind changing to strong west & colder Picked over apples & prepared produce for city in morning & men picked twelve old hens. Went to Markham to Curl in afternoon along with R. Boy inglon. Jack & Mr. Grant got beaten 13. - 5 Saturday, January 26 Weather, Fair & cold, W & North. W. Winds Market day Produce from farm Butter 96 lbs Cream 61 pts Eggs 30 doz Apples 6 bu 12 fowl Gertie & Della went to city with me Nothing much doing Sunday, January 27 �Weather, Fine & cold. Attended S. S. & Church in morning. Mrs Craig came home with us from church & stayed the rest of the day. Della & D orothy came up in the afternoon Attended Young Peoples meeting at the church at night. Lantern slides entitled His Dominion. This was the fist time to. try the new lantern Monday January 28 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Fred drew manura most of day Prepared form for wall for cement between milk house & ice house Went to Agincourt in afternoon to curl got beaten 13 - 14 by Ted Mason's rink Tuesday January 29 Weather, Mostly fair. Strong winds & cold Les. took load hogs to city 13 - $10.65 2610 lbs Norm went to city with Les Fred drew manura Went curling at night to Unionville played W. Colwells rink beat them 6-16 Wednesday, January 30 Weather, Fine not so cold Norm & I baled straw at J. Atkinsons Fred did the chores Oil truck came in and left first one hundred gal gas in tank Gertie went down to Hookers in afternoon In evening we called for Dell Stevenson and went up to D. Browns for the evening Thursday, January 31 Weather, Mostly fair. light snow Churned. 67 lbs butter in morning Norm & Fred were bothe away all day Went curling at night at Unionville Played W. Clarks rink beat them 9.17 Gertie went down home & I called for her on way home. Walt Craig went over with me Memoranda {page left blank} Friday, February 1 Weather. Mostly fair & cold Picked over apples for city in morning Fred drew manura & Norm started pruning apple trees Filled chop bins in afternoon Attended Young Peoples litterary Meeting & spelling match at the church at night Saturday, February 2 Weather. Mostly fair & cold Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs Cream Eggs. 38 doz Apples 4 bu & two bags potatoes Gertie attended a W. Institute meeting at Victoria Square in afternoon �Sunday, February 3 Weather, Fair & cold Attended S.S. & church in morning Spent the day & evening at home Monday, February 4 Weather, Mostly fair, moderately cold Gertie & I went to city for the day Handed in gas account for refund Fred drew manura & Norm pruned apple trees Tuesday, February 5 Weather, Fair at first then cloudy & E. wind Men were pruning apple trees Gertie went to quilting at Mrs Stivers for the day under the J. Institute I went down to North Toronto Market at night Wednesday, February 6 Weather, Fair in Morning, cloudy in afternoon with east wind and snow by night Fred drew manura & Norm pruned apple trees Did some repair work on hay press Gertie attended W. M. S. meeting & quilting at the church in afternoon Attended preparatory service at the church at night. Norm joined the church to-night Thursday, February 7 Weather, Cloudy. Mild. clearing at night. Churned 57 lbs butter in morning Jim & children called in morning & stayed for dinner. Fred went away till chore time John. bought. Mrs Brown & Laura up for most of the afternoon John & I went down to see hockey Match at the arena, Markham (3) & Aurora (2) Gertie went down home while we were away Friday, February 8 Weather, Calm with fluffy snow all day Not much doing but getting things ready for market spent the evening at home Saturday, February 9 Weather, Mostly fair moderatly cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 95 pts Butter 72 lbs Eggs 41 doz Apples 4 bu Men put snow in ice house and got the light sleighs down ready for hawling ice Burr's girls brought over two cats Laura came up and spent afternoon stayed for tea. aslo myrtle Burr. Janet & Edith were here in afternoon. Sunday February 10 �Weather, Fine & cold Attended S. S. & Church in morning Dell & Dorothy came up in the afternoon & stayed for supper Bob & Jean came down for supper & the evening Monday February 11 Weather, Fine & cold Started cutting & drawing ice today Went down to hockey match at arena at night Markham. 5 & New Market 2. Tuesday, February 12 Weather, Fine & cold Cut & hauled ice all day Attended a progressive euchre at Stevensons gotten up by the Junior Institute Gertie went down home in afternoon I took 10 pts cream out to Lang staff and met Chapmans there Wednesday, February 13 Weather, Mostly fair with light snow & cold Finished ice in morning & filled chop bins in afternoon Went over to Bells gravel pit in afternoon to see about getting a few loads for milk house Attended Skating party at night at Unionville rink & then back to the church for lunch Thursday, February 14 Weather, Mostly fair light snow & cold Went away on a brabbit hunt with the gang but no good Fred got two loads of gravel. Norm did the chores Went to Unionville to curl at night Della was up to day Friday, February 15 Weather, Mostly fair light snow cold & moderate wind from west. Churned 51 lbs butter in morning and got things ready for city Fred got two loads of gravel Saturday, February 16 Weather, Fine & Not so cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 95 pts Butter 61 lbs Eggs 50 doz Apples 3 bu Fred got himself a load of gravel & took the box home, Norm put snow in on the ice & re-arranged the pigs Gertie went down home at night Sunday, February 17 Weather, Fine & little colder Attended S.S. & church in morning spent the afternoon at home Gertie went to Young Peoples meeting at night & I went down to see mother �Monday, February 18 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Fred drew manura all day & Norm went away in morning & swept down cob webbs in afternoon Gertie went down home for the day. Tuesday, February 19 Weather, Fair & Cold Les took nine hogs to city $11.00 lot 1750 lbs Fred went home most of the day Took cream out to young St for Chapman & Gertie went down home for the rest of the day Went curling at night & called for Gertie on my way home Wednesday, February 20 Weather, Fair & decidedly cold Fred put sawdust in on the ice today Took the day off. Gertie & Mrs. W. Boyington & I went up to visit Marguerite & Jack Ash. Norm took top off the stack (part of it) Thursday, February 21 Weather. Cold light snow & then clearing Churned 47 lbs butter to day took along time to come Fred drew manura & Norm house cleaning in drive shed Went curling at night Gertie wind down home while I was away Friday, February 22 Weather, Fine & Colder again Norm went away in morning & worked in drive shed in afternoon Fred drew manura & cleaned hen house Prepared produce for city Gertie attending a meeting someplace Saturday, February 23 Weather, Fine & cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 101 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs - 50 doz Apples - 5 bu Fred went out & got lumber at Cunninghams in morning & then drew Manura Went to Richmond Hill to curl at night Sunday, February 24 Weather, Light snow fall East wind & milder Attended S.S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home & attended Young Peoples Meeting at night Lantern slides on a lumber camp. Monday, February 25 �Weather, Mostly fair & cold Went curling in afternoon with Wes John. Elgin, & Will Colwell to Locust Hill. got beaten by 12.17. Went to Thornhill to euchre & dance Tuesday, February 26 Weather, Cloudy & mild & rain in afternoon Went to city in morning Men cleaned up a load of wheat & filled chop bin in afternoon. Took fourteen pts cream out to Chapman in afternoon Wednesday, February 27 Weather, Cloudy & little colder Les took load of wheat to city $1.40 Men cleaned up another load. Attended Euchre at Padjits at night gotten up by the Junior institute Thursday, February 28 Weather, Cloudy & milder Norm went to city & Fred drew manura Churned 46 lbs butter in Morning Memoranda {page left blank} Memoranda {page left blank} Friday, March 1 Weather, Fine & mild Fred drew manura & Norm pruned apple trees Kellys came up to test a cow for T.B. Rep. came in for. Trithwey Orsian. Prepared load for city First goose egge of the season Saturday, March 2 Weather, Mostly fair & mild Market day Produce from farm Cream 106 pts Butter 46 lbs Eggs 49 doz Apples 4 bu 2 bags potatoes Men pruned apple trees & cleaned hen house. Norm put new rad, on his car Sunday, March 3 Weather, Mostly fair & Mild Attended S.S. & Church in morning Mrs. Walton & Murray came home with us for dinner & the afternoon then Gertie & I went home with Mrs. Walton & stayed for supper & the evening �Monday, March 4 Weather, Fair & mild. Men pruned apple trees & cleaned up seed, grain, (mixed & barley) Attended board meeting at the church at night Kelly & Craig. colision, Took place over near the fifth line this evening Edith Craig here in afternoon. Tuesday, March 5 Weather, Mostly fair & mild Les took load of wheat to city Men cleaned wheat & pruned apple trees Mr. Goldstien came out again in afternoon on business Mrs. Brooke. Mrs Padjet & Mrs. Paterson & Mrs Craig were here at night putting in a quilt for. W.M.S. meeting next day Wednesday, March 6 Weather, Mostly fair mild rain at night Les took load of wheat to city Men pruned apple trees W.M.S. meeting here in afternoon Attended Euchre party at Padjits at night in aid of J. Institute Thursday, March 7 Weather, Strong winds snow & colder stormiest day of the winter Nothing doing I went to city on business & on my return home went on trip North for Les. as he had a bad leg Gurtie put red & white Quilt in and Quilted most of the day Friday March 8 Weather, Mostly cloudy & little milder Churned 43 lbs butter in morning took Leo. over to Unionville to the Doctors. to see about his leg & then went on his trip south. washed bottles & prepared for city load Mrs. Brown & Laura were up in afternoon & stayed for supper John & Dorothy came up for them at night Fred went to city to day Saturday, March 9 Weather, strong cold wind & mostly fair Market day Produce from farm Cream. 1 pts Butter 40 lbs Eggs - 58 doz Apples 3 bu Mrs Craig was up for afternoon & stayed for supper Sunday, March 10 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Attended S. S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home Gertie went to Young peoples at night Monday, March 11 �Weather. Fine & turning quite spring like Prepared in morning to bale hay in afternoon about 6 ton then put it back in the barn when finished Gertie washed in morning Attended Euchre & Dance at Thornhill given by York Market Ladies at night Newt. Brown had his car stollen while attending a hockey match at arena Tuesday, March 12 Weather, Partly fair & mild Took old shingles off milk house and set the roof boards up close & started to put new roof on Took cream out to street for Chapman Gertie went to Craigs in afternoon a W. M. S. bee Wednesday, March 13 Weather, Cloudy & showery by night Finished roofing milk house by noon Norm went away for his licence after dinner & top dressed his car in afternoon Fred pruned apple trees in af ternoon Took Gertie over to Padjets in afternoon along with Mrs Burr. Dell. Stevenson & Laura. & Then I went over at night for them Mrs. Bell died tonight Thursday, March 14 Weather, Cloudy very misty & rain Norm went to city for the day Churned 46 lbs butter in morning Fred started to clean up oats in after. Attended tractor school & pictures at Richmond Hill in afternoon Friday, March 15 Weather, Cloudy. Misty & rain Thunder at night Fred cleaned oats in morning & Pruned trees in afternoon Norm picked up brush all day Leo went to city to night Saturday, March 16 Weather, Stormy. snow & colder Market day. Produce from farm Cream 100 pts. Butter 45 lbs Eggs 65 doz Potatoes 2 bags Men clipped cows to day Roads were bad to day Gertie attended. J. J. at Hoopers Sunday, March 17 Weather, Fine & cold Attended S. S. & Church in morning Dell came home with us for dinner In afternoon Gertie, Della & I went down to visit alex & family. I took Alex to work & then went out to see Mother on my way back to Alex. Monday, March 18 �Weather, Fine & milder Started putting stone on the forth to day, Men worked in orchard & filled chop bins in afternoon. Fixes brake on car in afternoon Mrs. Butter died this morning at Ancaster Dell came up in evening Tuesday, March 19 Weather, Fair & milder. in morning & cloudy with thunder storm in aft. Fred cleaned up seed oats. Attended. Mr. Farrow ssale in afternoon bought team horses at the sale Gertie went over to R. Stevers in afternoon & I went over in the evening Wednesday, March 20 Weather, Light snow storm in morn. 4 cans & cleaning in afternoon Started selling milk to day four cans Men went up for horses in morning & worked in orchard in afternoon Attended Funeral of Mrs Butter in afternoon. Mother, Edith, Robert Cunningham. & Robert Robertson went along with me Gertie spent the afternoon down at her home. Thursday, March 21 Weather, Partly fair, Thunder storm in the evening heavy rain Churned 47 lbs butter in morning Men worked in orchard all day Fred went on north trip with Les Repaired front of two horse stalls Dell came up in afternoon Friday March 22 Weather, Partly fair with heavy Thunder storm in late afternoon Norm picked over potatoes Fred pruned apple trees Saturday, March 23 Weather, Partly fair & misty Market day Produce from farm Cream 19 pts Butter 47 lbs Eggs - 74 doz Potatoes 8 bags Men worked in orchard Sunday, March 24 Weather Mostly fair Attended S. S. & Church in morning Alex & family came out home to day & had the baby christened Spent the afternoon at home Gertie went down to Young Peoples at night. I wrote to Gordon Jim & Jean were here all afternoon. Monday, March 25 �Weather, Partly fair Leo took old sow & three pigs to city Fred finished his time today Norm worked in orchard in Morning & went to Unionville in afternoon Attended Mr. & Mrs, Hords twenty fifth annivarsary at night Tuesday, March 26 Weather Mostly fair started to repair milk house. Wednesday, March 27 Weather, Fine with little shower by night Worked at milk house Went down to church at night to practice Uncle Jim Drury died to day Thursday, March 28 Weather, Cloudy windy & cool Nell got loose in stable & kicked Billie bad. Kelly up to doctor same Len. Clement came in & bought row Laura came up an stayed for the night Friday, March 29 Weather, Fine & mild Good Friday Held milk to-day & to-morrow Did some chopping in afternoon Saturday, March 30 Weather, East wind & showery cooler Market day Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 90 doz & 1 doz duck Potatoes 4 bag two bu apples Gertie, Mrs Brown & Bill & Jim went to city with me Norm did chores finished chopping & picked over potatoes Norm went away to night for over Sunday Sunday March 31 Weather, Cloudy, North East wind cool & sleet by night Attended S. S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home Attended Young Peoples at night Lantern slides on British Columbia Indians Memoranda {blank page} Monday, April 1 Weather, Very strong wind S. W. to N. W. Wind took north barn door off Tuesday, April 2 Weather, Partly fair & cold �Wednesday, April 3 Weather, Fine & warmer Gertie attended W. M. S. meeting held at Mrs. Woods at Markham in afternoon Thursday, April 4 Weather, Thunder storms & warm attended Euchre & dance at Unionville at night Friday, April 5 Weather, Thunder storms & warm Worst floods these parts have ever seen bridges & culverts washed out every where John brought Mrs Brown Laura & Isabel Sroll up for the afternoon & The put a quilt through the mill Jim came over for a little while brought over a bu. clover seed Saturday, April 6 Weather, Mostly fair with thunder at night Market day. Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs - 93 doz 1 doz duck eggs Apples 2 bu Potatoes 8 bags Got up a four in morning to help Les down to corner & at night had to go down with tractor to pull him out of mud hole Sunday, April 7 Weather, Partly fair Thunder storms & warm Attended S. S. & Church in morn went home with Brown to dinner & spent the afternoon. Went over to Markham to see the wash out Spent the evening home Monday, April 8 Weather, Showery & cooler by night Made a bargain with Garfeild Firth to start work on 15th Euchre & dance at Thornhill at night but could not go on account of the road Tuesday, April 9 Weather Clearing & strong drying wind Norm cleaned harnesses {Written at bottom of page: Mrs Craig 60 yrs old to - day.} Wednesday, April 10 Weather, Fine & warm Leo took 25 bags potatoes to city Filled chop bins & took grinder to Markham to get some repairing done Went over to W. Robinsons at night to see about some seed wheat Gertie attended a meeting of Institute at Stevensons in afternoon. Mrs A. Summerfeldt died to day Thursday, April 11 �Weather, Fair at first turning cloudy & strong east wind & rain by night Norm cleaned harness & I picked over apples in afternoon Gertie went up to see Jean in afternoon Attended Euchre & dance at Unionville at night Alex little boy was operated on today Friday, April 12 Weather, Cloudy & showery & cool Norm cleaned harness I dug up drain from to house sink & cleaned same Saturday, April 13 Weather, Mostly cloudy & showery & cool Market day, Poduce from farm Cream 31 pts Eggs 101 doz 1 doz duck Apples 4 bu Potatoes 4 bags Took Teddy down to Humane society today finished and took rug out of frame in afternoon put in another at night a shaggy one. Sunday, April 14 Weather, Mostly cloudy & cool Attended S. S. & Church in morning Went up to see Jean in afternoon Spent the evening at home Monday, April 15 Weather, Cloudy, East wind not much rain Garfield. Firth started work to.day Heck Paterson came over & we put the cement work in for the out side wall, Garf. picked stones off alfalfa meadow & in afternoon XXthe men carried in straw Gertie started to repair mens room washing off the walls ready for painting Tuesday April 16 Weather, Cloudy N. E. Wind cool Men picked stones off meadows today Helped Gertie wash walls in mens room Went to Markham to get grinder Wednesday, April 17 Weather, Fine & cool strong wind Did some chopping in morning. Hech. Paterson came over & we put the milk vat in for milk house Men clipped horses in afternoon Thursday, April 18 Weather Fine & cool strong wind Men clipped horses Friday, April 19 �Weather, Fine & cool strong East wind Put floor in milk house to day in morning Men started on land in afternoon Saturday, April 20 Weather, Cloudy & showery in afternoon Market day, Produce form farm Cream 30 pts Eggs 106 doz 8 duck Apples 2 bu 2 bags potatoes Men worked land & sowed 4 acres wheat in morning Went to Markham at night and got some milk strainers Gertie attended institute meeting at Padgets in afternoon Mrs Graves was out. Sunday, April 21 Weather, Fine & cool. Attended S.S. & Church in morning In afternoon Gertie & I went down to visit Alex & family Mr. Button was buried at former Methodist cemetary in afternoon Monday, April 22 Weather, Fine & cool Garf harrowed in morn. & cultivated in afternoon Norm filled in furrows and harrowed in morning & run tractor in afternoon Started with tractor in morning & went to Oak Ridges for seed barley in afternoon Gertie washed, painted, & went down home at night Tuesday April 23 Weather, Fine and warmer Sowed 12 acres of barley to day Norm drove the tractor & cultivater Garf. cultivated with spring tooth Leo took 5 hogs & 1 old sow to city Gertie was painting room above the kitchen most of day Wednesday, April 24 Weather, Mostly fair cloudy by night mild warmer Garf harrowed big field at the back Norm sowed 4 acres mixed grain & about 9 acres oats. Made a stone boat to day. cleaned chicken house out Went to Markham at night Used rhubarb for the first today Thursday, April 25 Weather, East wind with rain most of day Men cleaned calf boxes out mixed the mixed seed grain & several other jobs Boarded up the milk house ready for white washing. Did some chopping for cattle Leo brought up gas to put in the tank Bob Pinder came over to get 8 bu wheat Gertie painted all day Friday, April 26 �Weather, Fine & little cooler North wind Men. drew in straw stack out of barn yard in morning & burned the bush in south orchard in afternoon Finished repairing milk house in morning & moved the chicken house set up the stove in afternoon Tim Paterson came over for some seed oats Gertie painting in room over kitchen & went down home at night Saturday, April 27 Weather, Mostly fair little warmer Market day Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 105 doz Apples 4 bu Men were on the land all day Gertie & I went up to Sherron at night got two bags of cobbler potatoes for seed Mr. Hellems brought 500 chicks over in afternoon Dorothy came up in afternoon Sunday April 28 Weather, Cloudy rain in afternoon Had a busy day looking after chicks Gertie went to S. S. & Church in morn Mr. Auld of Markham took the service Spent the evening at home Monday April 29 Weather, mostly fair, show Garf harrowed & Norm took out some manura in orchard & ploughed same in Busy tending to chickens & white washed milk house & got ready for use by night Gertie painted ceiling in room over kitchen & most of wood work Tuesday, April 30 Weather, Mostly fair & showers by night Norm & I were spraying orchard Garf harrowed in morn & ploughed in afternoon, Went to Markham at night Took Gertie down home & called in for her on way home Memoranda {blank page} Memoranda {blank page} Wednesday, May 1 Weather, Mostly fair with rain at night Finished spraying in morning Garf ploughed all day & Norm in afternoon Cultivating with tractor outfit in afternoon Gertie got room over kitchen finished up & moved the boys in for night gosslings of to day. 10. Thurday, May 2 �Weather, East wind with heavy rain Garf went home for the day Norm picked up brush in morn & picked over potatoes in afternoon Went to Markham in afternoon & stoped in at Garage on way home & had the breaks relined Set the old goose & one hen at night Gertie cleaned the spare room Friday, May 3 Weather - fine Saturday, May 4 Weather, Cold north west winds. Market day - Produce. Cream 30 pts eggs - 106 Dz apples 3 bus potatoes 1 bag Norman & Garfield fixed fences in forenoon and raked front lawn in afternoon. Gertie attended annual meeting of the Jr. W. I. meeting at Mrs Waltons. Douglas brought home a lovely hyrange for my birthday, Jack, mauguerite & Dareen came down to – night. Laura made {Sec & Ireas?} to-day Sunday, May 5 Weather - Cool, but bright Douglas & Marguerite attended church Jack went up to Calveats, but got back in time for dinner, I stayed home and kept the baby. John & the girls came up in afternoon and brought Father & Mother who stayed for tea also. Jack's went home after tea Douglas & I took Father & Mother home then went on to Aunt. Ellen's for the next of evening. Monday, May 6 Weather - fine day. rained hard at night Washed to-day attended social at the church, given by the young people's society & the programme by the young people of St Colulbus Columbus church Toronto a large attendance present. men ploughed summer follow. Tuesday, May 7 Weather, cloudy & cool. Douglas, Mother Della & I went to the city for the day got a coat & single bed. men harrowed. Mrs Craig here in the evening. Wednesday, May 8 Weather, fair Pat & Norman put in few potatoes in the orchard. Norman sowed killed out patches in the fall wheat. Douglas & I raked all afternoon. I finished ironing in forenoon. Newton came up at night & got Billy, I rode down with norman to the church, the W. M. S. meeting. Thursday, May 9 �Weather - fine day - Men ploughed in morning and Cultivated in afternoon. Douglas went to Markham at night Norman & I made new flower bed at hue south of lane, Cora Hooper came over for the evening. Friday, May 10 Weather - fine day. Men seeding all day. I finished cleaning up stairs to - day. Concert at Victoria Square by Y. P. S. We to busy to go But Douglas & I went up to Mr W Brown's for two setting duck eggs. Jean's goose eggs hatched to - day. 8 out of 10. Saturday, May 11 Weather - fine at first then rainy. Men sowing in morning. Norman - drew earth down for flower bed. Laura came up for the afternoon. In the evening Bob Jean & Mr Begg came down & spent the evening. One of Jean's gosslings taken to-night. thunder storm at night. Market day & produce. Cream 29 pts eggs 92 Doz. apples 3 bus potatoes 2 bags. Sunday, May 12 Weather - cloudy all day. Attended S. S. & church in morning took my hydrange down as it was mother's day so used the programme in S. S. & church. Slept in afternoon & attended Y. P. at night. Monday, May 13 Weather – fine, & cool. Washed upstairs curtains in forenoon. at night dug flower bed out the lane. Men drew stones of the meadows to-day. Tuesday, May 14 Weather - fair in morning with rain at noon rained hard all afternoon. Men seeding in morning. in afternoon men cleaned up driving shed. I attended J. I. meeting at Kelly Jr. in afternoon, Mrs Cook addressed the meeting. We attended Y. P. S. at church at night slides on Korea. Wednesday, May 15 Weather - mostly cloudy. with some sun. Men fixed fence in pig yard, in morning. cleaned up around barn. in afternoon. John came up in forenoon. Newton came up about noon with a single bed for men's room & got 25 bus outs for seed Less took 2 Ton baled hay to city. Mr Pratt here to see about baling. Fred came up at noon to get five bags of cement. in afternoon Edith Craig came up and visited all afternoon. Bob & Jean called about five O'clock for their gosslings. (seven) Thursday, May 16 �Weather - strong cold N. W. Winds with some snow flurries. men just did odd jobs all day cutting wood down drawing loom for flower beds etc. Gertie cleaned kitchen to-day. operated on Mrs R. L. Stiver to - day. John went away to - day with Jim Russel on a fishing trip. Less took 2 ton baled hay down to city. on account of strong wind men did not go to Mr Pratts to bale. Norman planted flower seeds in small barrels to-night. Friday, May 17 Weather - fine day. Pat & Norman went over to bale at Mr Pratts. Garfield took his departure this {written above the line; A.M.} Leslie took load hay to city. Douglas went on south trip in afternoon for Les. Norman discked mangle ground. D: N & I went to Markham at night. I stayed with Auntie & got a flower. Marguerite very sick to - night. Saturday, May 18 Weather - fine with rain at night. Norman seeding Douglas went to city Produce. Cream 30 Eggs 94 Potatoes 5 bags I cut grass in afternoon Mr & Mrs Hellems were over for a short while Mrs Hellems visited with me. Two Miss Scotts came up for eggs at night but did not get any. Douglas Woods came over to - night to hire for the holiday season. Sunday, May 19 Weather - Lovely. Attended S. S. & church in morning. went up to visit Bob & Jean after dinner Douglas having to come home to help Norman milk thence went back for tea. Norman went up with the folks to Marguerite's. John came home to-day after fishing trip. Monday, May 20 Weather - lovely day, Wash day for me. Norman was plowing. Douglass odd jobs. Douglas & I went down to St Columba Church on St Clair St about forty from our church present. Mr Craw spoke Charlie Hooper gave a paper Mildred & Dorothy played. Tuesday, May 21 Weather - cloudy at first then fine day Norman harrowing & cultivating. Douglas finished seeding today. Mr Patterson here in forenoon to fix door on milk house lightning rod men here to put rod up by the chimney. Milk inspector here at chore time. Mr & Mrs Woods, Alice Cora were here at night to arrange Institute programme. I cleaned sitting room & bed room to-day. got 2 setting duck eggs tonight from Mr D Brown. Wednesday, May 22 �Weather - fine & lovely Douglas rolled field west of Barn Norman {rest of line is blank} milk inspector here this afternoon, Douglas & I attended choir practice at church to-night. Put young hiefiers out to pasteurize in flats this afternoon. Thurday, May 23 Weather - cloudy with rain at night, men sprayed orchard in forenoon and woked at root ground in the afternoon. Jim & children were over this A.M. Douglas & I went down to Fred Leafs at night for gladolis bulbs (100 for $200) called in home on way back. Friday, May 24 Weather - rather cloudy all day & fine. Douglas & Norman sowed mangle seed in morning, then Norman took rest of day of. Douglas sowed beans in garden before dinner and he & I planted garden seeds & bulkbs all afternoon also washed car. Mr pinder came over in afternoon for fence stretcher. Saturday, May 25 Weather - lovely day, Douglas went to city Produce Cream 32 pts Eggs. 100 Doz glad-bulbs. onions Potatoes 4 bags 1 hen. $1.80 Norman was rolling & harrowing and ploughed potato ground. Douglas hired a man to-day at market. I oiled Kitchen floor to-night. Douglas Woods called in this evening __ but Pat was down at the garage Sunday, May 26 Weather - fine and warm. Attended S. S. & church in Morning, Mr Barnes of Markham preached. Rested in afternoon. Mr Murphy came here about Six O'clock. Norman, Laura & Dorothy called in for a short while in evening. Les went on fishing trip to-day. {written at very bottom of the page: wrote to Marian & Mrs Stiver to-night.} Monday, May 27 Weather - fine and rather warm with light showers at night. I cleaned cook house and oiled the floor at night. Let the milk cows out on grass {written above the line: to-day.} Douglas was {rest of line left blank} Norman & Bill ploughed all day. Douglas & Norman went out to see Stan Woods at night (but nothing doing) Jimmie brought up two fish to-night. Rev R. P. Mackay died this A.M. at Woodstock. Tuesday, May 28 �Weather - heavy showers in morning but cleared of about ten. Norman went to city to-day. I cleaned coal oil stove in afternoon. Douglas fixed drain from milk house & chopped etc. Mr Murphy swept down cobwebs. Mr Woods came in about 530 stayed for supper. I attended a meeting of the Jr Instit, at Mrs Pinders. Mrs Craig came up this evening. Wednesday, May 29 Weather - very hot all day. Norman & Will ploughed. all day. Douglas etc. Practice at church to-night we did not go as we were in the garden till dark then were to tired. In morning Douglas & Norman sprayed the trees again Thursday, May 30 Weather - very hot. Norman & Will ploughed Douglas also in forenoon in the afternoon he went to Richmond Hill for new threshing machine for Mr Hookers. I cleaned cellar in afternoon. Mrs Hood & Betty came up & stayed for tea, later, Douglas attended a meeting at Mr Woods I wet to Auntie's for 2 setting duck eggs. Father was appointed from this charge representative to the Presbytery. Friday, May 31 Weather - a lovely day. Men ploughed & harrowed. I took my socks and went out to Craigs for a couple hours & did the darning while visiting. Set hen to-night on W. P. duck eggs. Memoranda {blank page} Saturday, June 1 Weather - lovely & cool. Norman ploughed with tractor. Bill harrowed. Douglas went to market Produce from farm - Cream - 31 pt eggs - 89 Doz Dorothy came up in forenoon, but went home in afternoon. I went out to Alicis at night for some flower slips. Harold Boyington married to-day. Sunday, June 2 Weather - Cooler yet. attended S. S. & church called in home and brought Alex, Marian, Baby & Della up for the rest of the day. Went down home for a while at night then took them home, John went along also. Monday, June 3 �Weather - fair & cool. Wash day for me. & Ironing. Norman run tractor all day. Will harrowing. Douglas planted corn pumkins etc. at night Douglas took Mother, Laura myself over to Alex Bells to get our premiums from H. S. a rose 2 boxes plants. Tuesday, June 4 Weather - lovely day, Douglas & Norman sprayed orchard most of day Will harrowed till noon the cut seed potatoes. Alice Wilkinson came up in forenoon Laura came up in the afternoon & stayed for tea as the W. M. S. held their June meeting here & packed the bale 14 members present. Douglas went down to Boyington's to see about spraying their orchard. Wednesday. June 5 Weather, Mostly fair. little cooler rain in morning. Men cleaned stable out in morn, & finished cutting potatoes Planted potatoes in afternoon Planted asters at night. Elloit picnic at Agincourt to-day we were to busy to go. Thursday, June 6 Weather - rather cloudy - with thunder storm at night. Douglas & Norman finished spraying orchard this morning & took sprayer down to Boyington's, Douglas went down after dinner to spray. Will dug among berry bushes all day. We planted tomato plants at night then went to choir practice at church. Norman cultivated summer follow in afternoon. Friday, June 7 Weather, Shower in early Morn then fine & cooler Finished planting potatoes & did some chopping for hogs in morn Tractor cultivating & striking out summer follow in afternoon Bill spudding thistles in afternoon Gertie attended Horticulture Meeting at Unionville at night Saturday, June 8 Weather - An ideal day. Market day Produce from farm Eggs. 93 doz Cream 31 pts Douglas went to market, Laura went along also. called at his mothers in morning. Took some dark lilac's to market. I went to Craig in afternoon to get my hair cut. Miss M Douglas {written above the line: of Collingwood Auntie's, Ellen, Agnes, & Lizzie called. planted dutchmen pipe to-night Douglas went down to st John's cemetary to plant flowers then called in at church for me. had meeting to arrange about S. S. picnic. Sunday, June 9 �Weather - fair & cool Attended S. S. & church. Norman took Will to Yonge St in morning, both away allday - Mr Auld of Markham preached here in morning. We went down home for a short while in afternoon. Mr & Mrs Hellems came over, had tea & spent the evening with us. Monday, June 10 Weather - fair & cool. men drew manure all day to orchard. Douglas ploughed summer follow. we went down to church at night to choir practice. planted cabbage plants before we went. Thursday, June 11 Weather - fine & quite warm Douglas ploughed all day norman drew gravel for lane in afternoon Will spud thistle. Della came up for short while in evening, later we went down home as they had taken Newton to the hospital for an operation. Wednesday, June 12 Weather - cloudy most of day with light showers in afternoon. norman & Will drew gravel all day Douglas ploughed all day. I took Mrs Burr, Mother, Laura, Mrs Brooke, & Mary Rodrick over to Locust Hill United church to the 3rd annual Convention. which was well represented and enjoyed by all. Our folks went down to see Newton to -night. (doing fairly well.) Douglas & I attended practice at the church. {written at the bottom of the page: To day Katie Craigs graduation.} Thursday, June 13 Weather, Cloudy & quite warm Men drew gravel all day finished the lane out by Kelly s Finished ploughing in morning Cultivated mangels in afternoon Friday, June 14 Weather, Cloudy & showery looking in morn clearing & warm Gertie & I went to city Norm ploughed & scuffled potatoes Bill harrowed summerfollow & B. uck wheat ground Saturday, June 15 Weather, Cloudy in morn & clear in afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 28 pts Eggs. 84 doz Norm ploughed in orchard Bill finished harrowing & then cut thistles Laura & Dorothy came up in afternoon for little while {written at bottow of page in different/older looking handwriting: Leila Duncan married to – day,} Sunday, June 16 �Weather - quite warm Attended practice down here at church then we went to St John's Anniversary,taking Della S and Mrs Padget with us. We spent the day at Aunt Ellen's Wexford choir sang at night. Monday, June 17 Weather - very hot. Douglas cultivated summer follow and buckwheat ground. Men ploughing & hoeing. Peas in orchard. Wash day for me. Churned about 15 lbs butter in the afternoon. Douglas, Mother & I attended concert at St John's at night. Tuesday, June 18 Weather - very warm Douglas cultivated then took the tractor apart. Men were hoeing mangles today. Gordon Scott here to - night to arrange for some baling to be done. Then we all went to Richmond Hill. Wednesday, June 19 Weather - very warm with a heavy thunder storm about noon. Doulas went to Richmond Hill for repairs before dinner, Less & Will went to Ratcliff for load of saw dust. Norman scuffled mangles mangles in morning. I spent the afternoon down home. had two cows killed to -day thru lightning we expect. Douglas went down to Mr Zooley's to-night. 2 hens hatched 16 ducks to -day. {written under “16 ducks”: 20 - 4 died} Thursday, June 20 Weather - very warm. Men drew cattle up the bank ready to load, Harrie came up about 630 for them. Norman took {tr....?} & {helen?} down to Scotts before dinner Douglas going down later. Will cut top of sweet {illegible} all day. I went over to stephenson's for a short visit at night. Mrs Leather died to-night. Institute meeting to-day at stouffille chesterfield suite & matthews came this morning. Friday, June 21 Weather - warm. Men went away to bale again Will harrowed in back field. Jim & kids were here. Bee inspector here this a.m. Mother & Laura came up for a visit this afternoon. I went out to {illegible place} for short while to-night. Saturday, June 22 �Weather - fine day market day 84 Dz eggs 30 pt cream Norman cultivated buckwheat ground Will cut top on sweet clover & spud thistle. Douglas & I called at Mr Leathur at night then went on to Markham. for valve for pump. Sunday, June 23 Weather - fair with light showers in afternoon & more in evening again. Attended S.S. & church in morning Mother & Father came home with us for dinner and we all went to Mrs Leathur funeral in afternoon calling in home on our way back, spent the evening at home my account of the rain. Monday, June 24 Weather - warm day Douglas cultivated buckwheat ground in morning & Norman sowed buckwheat in afternoon. Will & Norman walked at roots in morning Will hoeing in the afternoon. I worked in garden all morning cleaned south {written above the line: cellar} up in afternoon. Dorothy up for a while in afternoon. I was out at Craigs for a short while in the evening. Tuesday, June 25 Weather - steady rain to 1030 clearing & fine in afternoon. Mr Leathers came up in morning with the Home Helpers collections & book. men hoed mangles & finished sowing buckwheat to -day. I went down home to help mother with sewing all afternoon, Newton came home {written above the line: from hospital} while I was their, planted beans in garden at night. Wednesday, June 26 Weather - fair & cool with light showers. Will finished rolling buckwheat ground. Norman cut hay in morning sowed buckwheat in orchard after dinner then worked at mangles rest of day. I worked most of day in the garden Myrtle Burr came over about 930 stayed until after dinner. Thursday, June 27 Weather - cool light showers at night. then heavy rain during night. Men hoed & scuffled potatoes in A.M then worked at thistles in afternoon. Douglas fixed mower in morning & went to R.H. Laura & Dorothy brought Newton up in the afternoon. Douglas & Norman attended preparatory service at church I went down home Newton stayed here. Friday, June 28 Weather - coudy & cool. Men topped thistle all morning after they brought the cutling for down from Jonathan's. Laura was up for for a short while this a.m. {Illegible name} picnic to-day to busy to go. �Saturday, June 29 Weather - strong S.W. winds fair and cool. men spud thistle all {illegible} put hay up in afternoon. Douglas did not go to market to-day. Produce. Eggs 88 pg. Cream 25 pts. I attended a meeting at Kelly {f..?} in afternoon to arrange for strawberry special. Newton went home this afternoon. Doughlas & J. attended entertainment at Cedar Grove given by melody {illegible} was a splendid event & good crowd. Sunday, June 30 Weather - cloudy at first then clearing. attended S.S. & church Mrs Woods addressed the S.S. Communion Service to -day {written above the line: in} afternoon we went down home (all home to day.) Memoranda {blank page} Monday, July 1 Weather- moderatly warm with showers at night. men all topped thistle in forenoon. norman cut hay in afternoon Will harrowed & hoed potatoes. Douglas did odd jobs. Fern Firth & Shirely were ^ here in morning to see about getting ride ^ with us to picnic to -morrow Wash for me, pretty busy day to. Tuesday, July 2 Weather - Codol & Windy S.S. picnic at Woodbridge norman Douglas & I went, I went with our {word cut off: foll?} Will had milking & chores done when I we got home. Douglas Woods came here after the picnic ^ to Start working. Wednesday, July 3 Weather - cloudy & cool light showers. men {two lines left blank} Mrs Walton came over for dinner then we went down to the Royal York to the rose show. Della Stephenson & Cora Hooper went along also. I drove car down. Went down home at night. Got a crate of strawberries to -night. Thursday, July 4 Weather - rainy with thunder storms. men whitewashed stable. Ed Irish here in morning. John & Mr Padget here also (etc.) Friday, July 5 �Weather - lovely day. Will & Douglas W cut thistles in flats Douglas was to the church. yard to a bee. men picked chickens in after noon and sprayed orchard. I was away at night (etc.) Saturday, July 6 Weather - fair with heavy rain & {word cut off: storm} at night Douglas went down home after breakfast and got Laura. men hoed until hay was dry then they put it up in lumps, late on in afternoon Douglas took Will to the Street then Laura rode down as far as home. Market day 25 pts cream 74 Dz eggs about 1 1/2 lb each. 25. chickens 60¢ a piece Sunday, July 7 Weather - fair rather cloudy. Attended S.S. & church Mr Gundy preached. fair attendance. Douglas W. Douglas & I rested & was reading in the afternoon then we met Will at the corners and went on to Markham & thence up ^ to the camp meeting. Monday, July 8 Weather - dull & cloudy. men hoed in the morning, and put hay up in the afternoon. Wash day for me .& Ironing. Mother up for a while in the afternoon. Jimmy stayed for supper, Dorothy & Della came up to practice ball at Burr's so called here first Douglas & I went down to Mcquays in truck taking down some planks for here & Mr Hooper's. Built booth & platform to -night. Little duck got leg cut & broken in trap. Tuesday, July 9 Weather - fine in morning with storm & heavy rain after dinner. men - Douglas & Will hoed, Pat cut weeds, etc. norman scuffled beans and mangles. In afternoon men cut grass in the lawn took old sweet clover out of silo. Billy & Jimmy up this afternoon. 13 little piggies ^ born out in yard during night. Mr Hellems here this A.M. wanted to arrange a fishing trip. Wednesday, July 10 Weather - lovely day rather cool at night. men {two lines left blank} Douglas took Laura & I over to Mcquay's about 330 in afternoon. to help with getting ready for the Strawberrie festival. Keswick Institutes put on the play ^ The old flag. had a splendid crowd. gate receipts about $160.00 Thursday, July 11 Weather - fair warmer men norman Doylas. hoed in morning Will harrowed summer fallow. Pat helped to look for white ducks in morning, found them down the bank. Will, Norman, Douglas drew in �four loads hay in afternoon. Pat started cutting sweet clover for silo in afternoon. Laura brought Marian, baby, Doreen and Marguerite up for a short visit. (in John's car.) Norman & I went down to M c quays to help clean up. Douglas went to Richmond Hill for repairs. Friday, July 12 Weather - fair & warmer. men {one line left blank} Douglas powdered potatoes in morning. & went to Richmond Hill to get more repairs, started to cut sweet clover before dinner and cut all afternoon. The other 3 men drew in hay. Della came up to help me in afternoon, picked 12 chickens after milking was done. Douglas went to Unionville at night for meat so Della got a ride down home. Saturday, July 13 Weather - mostly fair, rain started about 430. Oclock. Silo filling to-day Douglas did not go to market. Produce cream 25 pts eggs 74 Dz chicks 12 (70¢ each). Laura came up to help me for the day. Sunday, July 14 Weather - fair cool. We did not go to S.S. or church. Mr Barnes of Markham preached to-day We left here at eleven taking Father & Mother up to Margarites for dinner, then we went for a drive in afternoon. Monday, July 15 Weather - fair warmer Wash day for me. Douglas & Douglas cut sweet clover had break in afternoon had to go to Richmond Hill, finished cutting about 815. Mr Woods came over at night to see Douglas. Tuesday, July 16 Weather - fair & Warm. finished filling silo in morning had dinner about eleven. Della came up to help me. men worked at hay in field across from church in afternoon & shocked the rest of sweet clover. I ironed all afternoon. Wednesday, July 17 Weather, Fine & warm Re filled silo this morning Drew in hay in afternoon Gertie picked black currants & cherries Laura & Della came up to- night newton brought up 1 bag potatoes in afternoon. Thursday, July 18 �Weather, mostly fair turning cooler at night. men worked at hay all day Pat used up most of the day. I picked black currants all afternoon, Wrote Dorothy to -day. Laura came up to -night stayed over. Friday, July 19 Weather - fair & cool norman scuffled potatoes in morning Will & Douglas hoed beans. Douglas H. went to Richmond Hill & newmarket in forenoon afternoon Will & norman went over to padgats to fill silo. Pat & Douglas worked at Thay. Laura & I picked fruit all morning and picked chick in afternoon. Saturday, July 20 Weather - fine & warm. men lumped hay & drew in some sweet clover. Douglas Woods went to city. Laura & Newton here in afternoon. Laura helping to pick currants, Laura & Della here in evening. Produce cream 19 pts chicks 25 eggs 74 Dz. Douglas took Will to yonge st at night. Sunday, July 21 Weather - fair & Warm. Douglas went down to city for Mr Mills. Norman & Douglas W left for Grimsby. I went to S.S. In afternoon We took Mr mills to St Johns. Monday, July 22 Weather - fair & very warm cool at night. men drew in sweet clover & hay all day, helped Padgets for a few hours first thing in morning. I picked berries in morning, did up Cherries in afternoon. Tuesday, July 23 Weather _ warm with a few showers in afternoon with strong N.W. Winds. Men finished haying about 5 O'clock. norman went back to scuffle beans. Laura was up all day helping me pick fruit and preserve. Wednesday, July 24 Weather - fair & warm. Norman cut alsack. early in morning then he & Will hoed potatoes. Pat helped Mr Lundy all day to put chaff blower on threshing machine. Mr Walton here at noon. Pat & I went to Richmond Hill at night for mower repairs. Thursday, July 25 �Weather - fair & very warm. Mr Lundy finished chaff blower. Norman ploughed summer fallow, heavy rain from midnight till morn. Newton, Jean & Marian Evans called for a short visit. I picked berries. Laura came up and stayed over night. Friday, July 26 Weather - fair Morning all men worked at Alsike. Laura & I picked berries in morning & chickens in afternoon. Pat - Norman paris green potatoes in the afternoon. Will was hoeing potatoes. I took Laura down home at night. Saturday, July 27 Weather, fair & very very warm. men finished cutting alsike this A. M. Douglas went to city hurried home and got a track around the wheat. I went to Institute with Mrs Burr to Frierhellere. Norman left before chore time for a boat trip to Niagara. Pat & I went to Richmond Hill at night. Fern Firth up for her Sunday S. book. Produce - 26 chickens 70 Dz eggs 18 pts cream. {&?} 11 qt baskets Beans.Sunday, July 28 Weather - warm with thunder storm and heavy rain Pat & I left at eleven called for Mr & Mrs {Lunau? illegible name} & went for a 110 mile motor drive. Orangeville, Bolton, Beeton, etc. Monday, July 29 Weather - fair & cool. men cut & shocked wheat, Douglas ploughed until dark. I picked berries most of day. Della & Dorothy up at night. Aunt Marian Scott died to-day. Tuesday, July 30 Weather - fair & warm. men cutting wheat again. Wash day for me. Dorothy came up for the day. Newton called at night for her. made new apple sauce to-night Eggs 130. Wednesday, July 31 Weather - fair - fairly warm. Douglas cut barley. Norman, Will shocked wheat Les came up for a short while in the afternoon to help. Della & Dorothy drove up to help pick berries. Mr Woods brought Douglas back to-night got 147 eggs to-day. Memoranda {page left blank} Thursday, August 1 �Weather - fair & cool Douglas finished cutting barley three men shocked barley, then in afternoon drew in 3 loads alsike & threshed it. Newton called up in at night, took some berries down for Marian. chivereed Nelson to-night. Friday August 2 Weather – fair & cool men drew aslike & threshed all day two loads to thresh in morning, but they got the field cleared. Della came up to help me for the day Billy helped with the chickens in afternoon picked 25 & 2 old ones. Mrs Hood came up in the evening Mother & Laura called in for Della. Saturday August 3 Weather - showers in the morning fair & cooler. Douglas & Norman finished threshing alsike & threshed some barely. Will and Douglas W. hoed potatoes. Produce - Eggs 70 Dz. Cream 14 pt Chicks 25. Douglas went to Newmarket in the afternooon Will rode to the St with him Norman & Douglas cleaned alsike seed in the afternoon. Newton and Laura called in the afternoon, Mr Woods came over at night for Douglas. Sunday August 4 Weather - strong w. wind & cool all day. attended S. S, & church Mr Woods back to-day Della, Jack, Margurite, & Babe here for dinner, Newton came up at noon. Jim Atkinson & Murry here in the afternoon. Spent evening alone at home. Monday August 5 Weather - fair cool, strong W Winds. men drew manure. Douglas worked at threshing machine & chopped feed. Mr. Comisky here in morning to see about baling, Mr Sloan here at none, about baled straw. I picked berries all day had 14 pt jars. John and boy brought Billy (horse) home at night, Will had the day off. Tuesday, August 6 Weather - fair & cool Men drew manure in forenoon Douglas was repairing machine. then in the afternoon they threshed wheat. Dorothy & Mildred came up for a short while in afternoon. W. M. S. meeting to-night I was to busy to go Wednesday, August 7 �Weather - fair - Warmer. men drew & threshed wheat all forenoon, and baled straw in the afternoon. Leslie, Johnnie, Herbie, & Mr. Walton helped in forenoon. Mr McKrill here in afternoon. Les took 1 load baled straw down to city in afternoon. Mother here all forenoon helping me. Fern Firth here in afternoon. Mrs Craig here in the evening. Thursday, August 8 Weather - cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon. men drew & threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 Oclock. John & Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern Firth here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr. Irish here for baling wire. Friday, August 9 Weather - fair & warmer - men scuffled & hoed potatoes in the forenoon. & threshed 2 loads wheat. baling in the afternoon. Mr Hooper Mr Walton, mr Pinder, Mr McKrill, John Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs. Firth & children here in afternoon. Thursday, August 8 Weather - cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon. men drew & threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 oclock. John & Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern Firth here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr Irish here for baling wire. Friday, August 9 Weather - fair & warmer - men scuffled & hoed potatoes in the forenoon & threshed 2 loads wheat, baling in the afternoon. Mr Hooper Mr Walton, Mr Pinder, Mr McKrill, John Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs Firth & children here in afternoon. Saturday, August 10 Weather - rain early - then cleared a little, but heavy rain & storm came at noon. men fixed manure spreader. until wheat dried of then they threshed John & boy & Laura came up. after first stormover John came up for Laura & Herbie. Produce - cream – 18 pts. apples - 2 bus. Eggs - 64 Doz. Chickens – 20. Mr. Woods came over in the afternoon for Douglas. rained heavy at night. Mr Russel had cow killed by lighting. Sunday, August 11 �Weather - cloudy with rain then clearing about 830, fine & warm. Attended S.S. & church, rested in the afternoon until about 330 leaving then for a motor drive to Port Perry etc. called at Mr Woods on our way home for Douglas. Douglas with two others boys called in the afternoon for Norman. Monday, August 12 Weather - fair and bright. men ploughed alsike ground Douglas Woods shocked some fallen sheaves Douglas sharpened binder & mower Knives. Wash day for me. Laura, Dorothy & Mildred came up for awhile this afternoon, all spent evening at home. Picked berries all afternoon. Tuesday, August 13 Weather - fair & cool. men drew manure. Douglas cut mixed grain & oats threshed some barely for feed, just before chore time. Mervin Firth here for ({symbol?}) {illegible} Laura came up in the afternoon for the boys forks. Douglas went over to Mr Hoopers to help them with tractor. then to Unionville to get meat & hair cut. Wednesday, August 14 Weather - partly fair - with heavy rain in the afternoon. men drew manure. Douglas ploughed. I went to an institute meeting 1/2 ml north stoufille & took Cora H. Edith Craig in the afternoon. Mr Reed here at night, norman took him to city, but both came here for the night. Alex & Laura came up & spent the evening with us. Thursday, August 15 Weather - fair & cool. men (Will & Douglas) shocked grain all day Pat ploughed in the forenoon cut oats in the afternoon. Norman took his Father to city in the morning & ploughed in afternoon. Mildred & Dorothy came up in the forenoon. Charlie Hooper Shot Mr Stephenson dog back in our potatoe patch in the morning. Cora & Charlie here at night for apples Leslie took 1 load baled straw to city. Friday, August 16 Weather - fair. Pat finished cut oats in forenoon. men shocked & Norman & Billy picked apples. threshed 10 loads wheat in afternoon. Alex & John came up to help. Laura came up also to help pick chicks. the three girls went home with John. Mrs Craig here in evening for some apples. Saturday, August 17 �Weather - fair with light shower during night. men drew & threshed barely all day, John & Newton here helping. (chopped at night.) I attended Jr Institute meeting at Miss M. Rodicks took Laura, Cora, Edith C. Produce - Cream 15 pts apples 10 bus. Chicks 20 eggs 63 Doz. Mr Woods called for Douglas in the evening. Will & I took Will to Thornhill then we went on up to Marguerites'. Sunday, August 18 Weather - lovely day. Attended S.S & church. rested in the afternoon. Went down home at night. Mr Woods brought Douglas over to-night. Monday, August 19 Weather - fair & Warm. men baled wheat straw all forenoon Messino, Hooper, Pinder, Walton, Dennis & our 3 boys helped. Norman went down home in afternoon to help draw barely. Laura up in the forenoon to help me. planted flags in the afternoon. Russell Brillinger came over to-night and buried his dog. Tuesday, August 20 Weather - fair & lovely Douglas cut goose wheat in morning after 1 hours baling wheat straw. Norman cut alfaha, Douglas W. on sick list} in forenoon. Will shocked wheat Leslie took load straw to town. Newton & Laura called up here for a list to get for me before going to town. All the men worked at mixed grain in the back field all afternoon. I made Jelly (apple) to-day & cucumber pickles. Wednesday, August 21 Weather - fair – warmer. men finished cutting mix grain to-night. Norman raked hay in afternoon. Les took 2 loads straw to city. Jr Institute picnic at Stouffville, but to busy to go. Thursday, August 22 Weather - fair & warmer. Pat ploughed summer follow in the forenoon the other 3 men put hay up in lumps. Three men came up from home, and they got 12 loads grain threshed. cooking demonstration down home at night which I attended. {on separate paper inserted into diary} A creature not to bright & good, For human natures daily food. ______ _____ ___________ Mrs Woods address. "The Modern Girl." Mrs. Brook, "League of Nation.” Roll Call. What do you consider �the most important virture for a girl to possess. Home. Mrs. Woods. Music arranged by hostess. Hostesses Gertie, Cora, Alice. {on another separate paper} {list} 2 quilts 8.00 86 night gowns 50 4.00 8 combinations 50 4.00 4 dresses & bloomers 2.00 5 slips 25 1.25 4 cotton dresses 50 2.00 2 rompers 50 1.00 3 caps 70¢ 2 bonnets 70¢ 2 coats 1 apron 10 1 cotton slip 25 25 1 cotton combination 50) 50 4 vests 35 2 140 $25.90 $25. 26 Friday, August 23 �Weather - heavy rain & {covered by folded corner} in the morning then clearing St John's Church was burned, was struck by lightning. Will & Norman ploughed in forenoon Douglas W picked apples. Pat went down to see the ruins then on to the Auntie's. picked chicks in afternoon. Pat ploughed with tractor. Horticulture show to-night to busy to get away. Saturday, August 24 Weather - fair & Warmer Will harrowed wheat ground in the forenoon also Norman harrowed alsike ground. Pat ploughed & Douglas herd cows West of barn. two boys came up from home in the afternoon, they finished threshing oats & the goose wheat. Mr. Woods came over in the evening for D. Produce - cream 17 pts chick 18 apples 6 bus. Eggs 58 Doz. Douglas attended a meeting at the store to arrange for St. John's Church services. Sunday, August 25 Weather - fair & warm Attended S.S. & church. After dinner Douglas & I went down and called for Father & Mother & took them across the lake to Queenston & Lewiston. leaving Toronto about twenty five to four returning about eleven O'clock standard time, had a wonderful trip, lake was lovely. Monday, August 26 Weather - lovely day. Wash day for me, I spent the day alone as the men all went down home to thresh, & got 21 loads grain threshed. I had milking done when they arrived home. Mr Fosythe here to sell some aluminum ware, but I did not get any. Tuesday, August 27 Weather - cloudy & cool men all went down home again to-day to thresh. I ironed then rested until milking time as I did not feel extra good all day. I cooked some corn for my dinner the first to have it. had milking & chores nearly all done when men got home. Wednesday, August 28 Weather - cloudy to-day. men all went down home again to thresh, came up with machine about 3P.M. then drew in 2 loads mixed grain and chopped feed. Les took another load of straw to-day to Mr Hellems. Swim postponed to-day. Thursday, August 29 �Weather - cloudy with sprinkle of rain in the morning then clearing. The four boys came up from home and helped all day, threshing mixed grain. Laura came up also & stayed over night. she brought up parcel from Eatons. {small rectangle of paper added in at bottom with markings} Friday, August 30 Weather - fair & bright. men's swim to be held to-day. four boys came up from home and they finished the threshing at noon. Norman & Will picked apples all afternoon the two Douglas', Laura & I picked chicks then the D's worked at the tractor till choring time. Pat went to Richmond Hill at night, Norman to Unionville, Douglas went with Newton to Markham, Laura went home. Saturday, August 31 Weather - fair & Warm Will cultivated wheat ground. Norman went to city, Douglas went to the Ex. with Newton, as his time is up he got paid of. Pat went to market to-day. Produce cream 16 pts apples 12 bus. chicks 18 Eggs 51 Doz. Took Bill to Yong St at night Memoranda {page left blank} Sunday, September 1 Weather - Fine & warm Gertie not feeling well we did not go to church were alone all day Monday, September 2 Weather - Fine & warm Bill did not put in an appearance till night Repare d tractor & fences, and did some chopping in morning Finished threshing at Browns in afternoon Went to Unionville at night Laura came up in afternoon Tuesday, September 3 Weather - Fine & very warm Norm went to exibition Bill ploughed all day Cultivated sweet clover ground worked at it all day Dell came up in afternoon Wednesday, September 4 Weather, Fine & very warm Norm & Bill drew manure all day Finished cultivating in morning & ploughed in field by the fourth in afternoon Laura was here all day Went to Unionville at night Thursday, September 5 �Weather - Fine & very warm Men drew manura in morning Norm baled straw at Bob. Scotts in afternoon & Bill ploughed in sand field Ploughed all day over the creek Friday, September 6 Weather, Cloudy & cooler Norm finished baling straw at Scotts in morning. then picked apples Bill cut weeds in mangelo & then picked apples. Finished ploughing over the creek Then we all picked chickens Saturday, September 7 Weather, Cloudy & little warmer Market day Produce from farm Cream 17 pts Eggs 48 doz Chickens 16 Apples 14 bu Men drew manura all day Jean called in for a visit in afternoon Laura went home at night after being here all week Sunday, September 8 Weather, Cloudy & warm Stayed home all day Dr. McKay came over to see Gertie Mrs Craig came up at night Laura came back at night Monday, September 9 Weather Cloudy & strong east wind Men drew manura all day Crushed lumps on fall wheat ground with the packer Dr. McKay was in again to see Gertie. Bill Brooke came in to see about getting fertilizer drill Leo. brought out two ton of fertilizer Tuesday, September 10 Weather, Fine & cooler. very strong W. wind Repaired drill in morning Bill cleaned up wheat Norm cultivated wheat ground with power outfit Leo brought 1 ton fertilizer home Men drew gravel for lane in afternoon Took Gertie to hospital in afternoon Went to Richmond Hill at night Wednesday, September 11 Weather, Fine & cool Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day & did some choping Mr. Brown developed pneumonia today Went down to see Gertie at night Thursday, September 12 Weather Fair little warmer & cloudy by night Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day Will Brooks called in & got seed drill Laura & Dorothy were up part of day Went down to see Gertie at night & found her doing fine �Friday, September 13 Weather, Showery in morn & clearing in aft. Ploughed in morning Bill picked apples in morning Norm went to city in morning We all picked chickens in afternoon Laura & Dorothy were up in morning Saturday, September 14 Weather, Fine & cool Norm cultivated & harrowed all day with power outfit Bill harrowed field over the creek in morning & picked bartlet pears in afternoon Laura & Dorothy were up during the day Gordon & family called in afternoon In evening went down to see Gertie Gordon & Grace went with me Produce for market Cream 12 1/2 pts Chickins 14 & 8 hens Eggs 41 doz Apples 11 bu Sunday, September 15 Weather, Fine & dandy Gordon & Jim came over for me in morning & we went to city called to see Gertie & then home again at home rest of day Monday, September 16 Weather, Fine & warm south wind Sowed fall wheat all day Norm cultivated & packed all day Bill came home at noon & harrowed in afternoon Laura & Isobel were here most of day Went down to see Gertie at night Tuesday, September 17 Weather, Rain during Early morning clearing & cooler, shower in afternoon All worked on fall wheat land all day Bill also pulled beans in garden Laura & Isobel were here again today they also went to city to see Gertie in afternoon Wednesday, September 18 Weather, Fine & cool strong wind. Finished sowing wheat on summerfallow Bill was rolling & harrowing wheatt ground Norm finished packing wheat ground & then cultivated ploughed oat field We then did some chopping for hogs Went down to see Gertie at night Thursday, September 19 Weather, Fine & warmer Cleaned cistern out at the house & then went at the buckwheat cut & stooked eleven acres by night Went to Richmond Hill at night Friday, September 20 �Weather, Fine and much same time Men picked apples for city Picked old hens in afternoon Laura & I went down to see Gertie at night Saturday, September 21 Weather, Fine & warm in day time cool at night Men pulled beans in morning Fuller came down and got the drill to sow wheat Picked flemish beauty pears in morn. Threshed Browns buckwheat in afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 18 pts Eggs 29 doz Hens 18 Apples 20 bu also some pears Sunday, September 22 Weather. Fine and warm (cool at night) Attended church in morning Aninarsary Services to.day Mr. Mr. Glauchlin preached morning & evening full house both times Went to city in afternoon & brought Gertie home, & spent the evening at home. {pressed leaf? flower petal? below} Monday, September 23 Weather, Fine & warmer Norm & I went to Bob Scotts & balled 12 ton of hay Bill pulled beans & then we picked apples rest of afternoon Corn roast at night in Earny Wattons flats at night, by Young People Tuesday, September 24 Weather, Fine & warm Norm & I baled straw at Dr. Duncans Brought the press home & on over to Pinders Bill picked apples in morning & went to John Boyington's with Les. to cut corn Went to Unionville at night. Laura went home (not to stay) Wednesday, September 25 Weather Cloudy & very warm Men were away filling silo's all day at Brooks & Rodicks. Started cutting seed clover in morning took Gertie & Laura down home & picked apples in afternoon Mr. & Mrs Woods called in the afternoon Went down to get Gertie & Laura at night Thursday, September 26 Weather, Fine & warm Norm & Bill were filling silo at Rodicks in morning Balled hay at Pinders all day Laur & Gertie were down home in afternoon. Bill picked apples in afternoon Friday, September 27 �Weather, Fair in Morn. clouding in afternoon & warm Men filling silo at Young Bros in morn & Hooper's in afternoon Cut clover for seed in morning & picked fowl in afternoon Saturday, September 28 Weather, Mostly fair & warm Threshed buckwheat to-day left three loads Market day Produce from farm Cream 16 pts Eggs - 22 doz Hens 12 Pears & apples Took Bill to Thornhill at night Della Burr came over this forenoon to see Gertie & brought her a bouquet of roses. Sunday, September 29 Weather, Cloudy showery in morn & cooler Gertie & I were home all day Marguerite Dawn & Newton came up in morning for a while & in afternoon John & Marguerite & Doreen called on there way home Monday, September 30 Weather, Cloudy. Cool. & clearing in afternoon Bill went silo filling at Jack Allens Norm & I finished threshing buckwheat put machine in barn & then drew in couple of lots of beans Newton Brown came up in morning to get a hufer caff Laura came up in morning with Newt. & stayed all day Memoranda {Page left blank} Memoranda {Page should have been left blank, but diarist started writing on it before noticing the date was not at the top, then Xed it out.} Weather, Fine & quite warm Norm & I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Laura & Gertie Tuesday, October 1 Weather, Fine & quite warm Norm & I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Gertie & Laura went down home in morn afternoon. Mrs Craig here in forenoon. Wednesday, October 2 Weather, Cloudy cool & strong East wind Picked apples first then threshed beans & got the rest in Les took load of straw to city Men filling silo at Jno. Calvert in afternoon,(finishing silo filling) Laura & Gertie down home in the forenoon. W.M.S meeting at church to-night. Thursday, October 3 �Weather - Strong S.W. Wind. drew in 1 load clover to windy for the job so, rake it up. then men went at cleaning the silo out. Laura & I went down home in afternoon. Friday, October 4 Weather fair with cool wind. men drew in clover. Douglas made Cider in between loads. Douglas picked hens in the afternoon. (TO MUCH SPACE) {three crossed out vertical lines below} Laura went down home after dinner came back at night with John. Douglas Woods called for Norman and they went to the city at night. Saturday, October 5 Weather - lovely day. Markham fair day. Douglas went to market. Produce 2 {number or?} more bus apples. 10 hens 22 Doz eggs. 23 pts cream Douglas took Laura & I down home at night for a while to see Father. Laura Made the Tomato soup in afternoon. men finished drawing in clover tonight. Sunday, October 6 Weather - strong S.W. wind fair & bright. Douglas & Norman attended church Sermon on Temperance. In afternoon Douglas & I went for a drive, then went in home & stayed for tea, Uncle Charlie Giffs were here while we were away. Jack & Marguerite called for some Jars. Monday, October 7 Weather. cool & bright. men started at mangles this morning Mc Knights were here to see about baling. Tuesday, October 8 Weather - fair & cool men worked at roots to-day 1 cow & 1 load hogs went away to-day. Laura & I went down home in the afternoon, Newton here at night. Father had been very sick in the morning. Mr Wilkinson had another stroke to-day. Mr. Padget called in to ask for Father this morning. Jim over in the afternoon to get the potato digger. Wednesday, October 9 Weather - fine & cool men finished mangles late noon picked apples & drew in the pumpkins in the afternoon. 1 mangle weighed 15 Ibs 10 oz. Laura & I went down home again this afternoon. Mrs Craig ^ {written between the lines: here} in the evening. Thursday, October 10 �Weather - very heavy frost this A. M. fair & cool. men & Laura went down home in the forenoon, men to bale a stack of hay. I started to make Douglas smock. Friday, October 11 Weather - cold east wind all day rained during night. Norman went over to Jim G. to bale Pat hired Newton to go also. Will picked apples all forenoon Pat & Billy made cider, {written between the lines:13 gallons} in the afternoon all picked hens afternoon Laura & I went down home for the afternoon. John came up at night for canvase cover to put on baled hay. Saturday, October 12 Weather - cloudy at first then clearing to a fine day, then cloudy in p.m. Norman & chored till it dried of then picked apples rest day and finished the snows Douglas went to market Produce - 22 pts cream 15 hens. 11 gal. cider 2 barrels. Snow. 1 a St L. apples. about 5 {barecbe?} 23 eggs. Norman took Laura & I down home in the afternoon, Pat called in on way home from city, but I stayed until night. he took Will to Yonge st. Mr Wilkinson died to-night. Sunday, October 13 Weather - rather cloudy. Douglas went to church, he took me down home first & took Newton around to church with him. I stayed at home all day. Dear Father died about eight O'clock at night, all home but Alex at the time. Monday, October 14 Weather - fair & cool. men picked apples all day. Douglas took me down home after dinner & came down at night for me. Miss Brooking from the Alexander Industrial home called in the after noon. Douglas & I called at Wilkinson's on way up at night. Tuesday, October 15 Weather - fair & warmer Men started to pick potatoes Les & boys were up in the forenoon. Douglas & I went to the city in the forenoon, & went down home at night for a while. Mr Wilkinson buried at Thornhill this after noon. Wednesday, October 16 Weather - cloudy & cooler. men finished potatoes about eleven O'clock. Isabel came up for me about ten thirty Dear father buried this afternoon. We stayed for tea. Thursday, October 17 �Weather - bright & much cooler. Men picked apples. Douglas attended Pinders sale in the afternoon, bought a jersey cow $162. I was alone in the afternoon. Friday, October 18 Weather. cool men picked apples Douglas made Cider & picked hens. Norman went to Unionville at night, Will & Douglas caught pullets at night & put in hen house. Saturday, October 19 Weather - fair & cool. men picked apples. Douglas went to market Mr Hooper went down with him. He called at his Mother's on way home. Dorothy came up for the day. Laura called in on way up to Janet French. Jr 2. Meeting at Mrs Calverts. Produce - hens - 20 Eggs - 18 Doz. Cream - 21 pts Apples - Cider - Douglas & I went down home for the evening. Alex's were out, Marguerite's & Brockle-Banks were down also. Sunday, October 20 Weather - fair & warmer. attended church service. we went for a drive in the afternoon, spent evening at home. Monday, October 21 Weather - cloudy, looking like rain. Men picked apples all day. I had a big washing. Mother & Laura were here for a Short while in afternoon. Douglas attended at meeting at Mr F Steveir at night to arrange about hunting trip. Tuesday, October 22 Weather, strong east wind with rain Men clipped cattle, & worked arround the stable Repaired a bale block Did some chopping in afternoon Wednesday, October 23 Weather, Cloudy & showery Put up seven bags of potatoes Norm went to city Bill & I picked some apples had to stop on account of rain then clipped two cows John came up and got Gertie then took them up to Sharon Della was up all day Thursday, October 24 �Weather, Cloudy & showery all day Men swept cobwebs down in stable cleaned up the beans. cleaned out evtroughs on barn also picked over apples for city. Kept back all day Attended a political meeting at Richmond Hill at night Friday, October 25 Weather, Clearing & little cooler Picked apples all day Made cider in afternoon Dell came up to-day Went up to Sharon at night for Gertie & Mrs. Brown took Della & Dorothy along Mr Woods called for a short visit. Saturday, October 26 Weather, Mostly fair Men picked apples all day Market day Produce from farm Cream 20 pts Eggs . 21 doz cider 13 gal Apples about 20 bu Laura came up for a while in afternoon. Took Bill to Street at night {Newspaper cutout slipped in shows a photo of David H. Scott captioned with "MOURNED BY FRIENDS" and with a blurb about him: "Popular Official of the T. Eaton Company, Limited, Whose Funeral Yesterday Was Attended by Many Friends.} Sunday, October 27 Weather, Fair. Strong winds & little cooler Attended church in morning Mr Barns of Markham took the service Nat. Lewis called in for a basket of apples Newt brought Jean & Mrs Brown up for a little while in afternoon, We attended y.p.s. at night Mr Bowes gave an adress on Will Houey's life. {Newspaper column cut out inserted between the pages noting Marriages and Deaths “in Pavillion, to Mr and Mrs W. Ross Strike (nee Eloie Casselman), Bowmanville, a son. 09 WALKER - On Monday, 26th March, at the Wellesley Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Walker, a daughter. 09 Marriages BAXTER-MAXWELL --- On Saturday, March 24, 1928, at Deer Park United Church, by the Rev. Dr. R. P. MacKay, Elizabeth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Maxwell, Locust Hill, to Mr George Baxter, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter, Agincourt. 09 INGS-ATKINSON --- On Thursday, March 22nd, at the Presbyterian Church, Richmond Hill, by the Reverend C. A. Mullen Aileen Alfreda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, Richmond Hill, to �Mr. Jasper Harold Ings, B.A.Sc., son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. E. Ings and Mrs. Ings of Prince Edward Island. 09 McCONNELL-THOMPSON --- On Saturday, March 24 1928, at Davenport Road Presbyterian Church, Toronto, by the Rev. J. A. Hilts, Lena, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thompson, 46 Highview Crescent, to Arthur Pearson McConnell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McConnell, Toronto. 09 DEATHS BEATTIE --- At the residence of his father and mother in the Township of Binbrook, Harold Winford Beattie, the son of Harry and Martha Beattie, aged {cutoff} years. 09 BEER --- On Monday, March 26, Olive May, beloved wife of Gordon S. Beer and eldest daughter of Thomas F. and} Monday, October 28 Weather - fair & cool Men picked apples to-day. Douglas feeling not extra good to-day Jim Allen brought furnace coal in the forenoon. Les up in after noon drawing apples to cellar. I picked up some sweet apples for apples butter & did up blue grapes. Tuesday, October 29 Weather - cold East wind all day. Men picked apples. I spent most of day sewing. stocks were away down to-day. Everybody stayed home to-night and listened to Sinclair & Carr Cody's & speaches. {This was the day the Toronto Stock Exchange crashed, marking the beginning of the Great Depression in Canada.} Wednesday, October 30 Weather - a dull drizzle day but milder. men Chopped in forenoon & etc. pulled vegetables & Glads & Dalies Election day Douglas & Norman went out to vote. Douglas did some plowing with tractor Thursday, October 31 Weather - Cloudy with rain in the evening. I took nine bags apples over to Lapp's milk to make apple butter Laura went along also had a Fine visit at Scotts, Dima's & attended Hallowene - Concert at Miss Freeman's school got home about seven O'clock. men ploughed & picked apples. Memoranda �{Page left blank} Friday, November 1 Weather, rainy all day long. Della came up to help me for the day. Men picked hens, made cider, and did some plowing. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Oil truck here to-day. at night Pat took me over to the Dr's Della went along also. Saturday, November 2 Weather - fair & warm (lovely day.) men picked apples all day. Douglas went to market, Laura, Dorothy, and I went along, went on up to Richmond Hill on way home but did not find Mr Lunau home. Newton here to-day for a while. Della went home to-night. Pat went out to store at night to arrange for hunting trip. Produce - Eggs 27 Dz. Cream 23 pts Cider 14 gallons. hens 16 apples. 5 barrels & more. Sunday, November 3 Weather - fair - mild. attended church services. Box Grove anniversary to-day. Lorne & Della came up in the afternoon for a visit. Douglas left at eleven O'clock P.M. for the hunting trip. Laura came up for the night. Monday, November 4 Weather - cool with some showers. men picked apples till noon & finished the picking. Norman ploughed all afternoon, Will picked up fallen spies. Laura picked up a few Sutton beaty then Norman & Laura went up to Marguerites at night. John brought Mother up to stay with me, then went on to Unionville. (etc.) Will did not feel good all day so rode to Yonge St with Norm and went on to the city. I washed to-day. Will Brooke here in the afternoon for a while. Tuesday, November 5 Weather - fair & cool. Norman & I in for chores milking etc. as Will did not get back. Norman ploughed all day. Billy (horse) brought back this morning. Mother & I had a busy day mending. Wednesday, November 6 Weather - cool South west wind. Norman & I did milking & chores in morning. Then he ploughed allday. Will arrived at noon. Mother & I walked down home afterdinner then went on to the W.M.S. meeting at the church, stayed for tea & the Thank Offering meeting at night, it was a lovely meeting Mrs Forbes of Weston addressed the meeting & had views on her work of Trinidad. not so large a crowd as usual, ploughing match on at G.S. Henry's. Mother & I called in home on our way back & �rode up with Norman. Will cleared out hen house & pig pen and picked up more apples in afternoon. 6-5 eggs. to-day. Thursday, November 7 Weather - fair & milder. men ploughed in forenoon, Norman broke tractor, then went to Richmond HIll got back at noon. men ploughed potatoes out in the orchard afterdinner then they ploughed with the horses. Clarence Pinder here for a bale of Straw. Mr Lunau came out to see me about Norman going to Hamilton to-morrow with {written above and between the lines: him} Mother went down home after breakfast and John brought her up about 8.30 at night. Norman went away. Friday, November 8 Weather - fair & cool Norman left shortly after seven to go to Mr Lunua's then on to Hamilton, did not get home until six P.M. Will & I did chores at noon & night. Men made cider at night. Will ploughed all day. John here at night, also Mr Flett for four his Spies. Norm went out to store about ten for the truck. 53 eggs to-day. Saturday, November 9 Weather - fair & cool Norman went to market. Will & I did chores all day. Mother walked down home in the afternoon got back at chore time. Will ploughed in afternoon, but just chored all forenoon. Produce from farm - 30 1/2 eggs cider 6 gall. apples 53 eggs to-day. Sunday, November 10 Weather - fair & bright with rain at night Mother walked down home in forenoon. litter carrier broke this morning. I did not got to church, I heard Rev Rich-Roberts of Sherbourne United Church preach an armistesse sermon. Norman went away after dinner. Mr Lewis & wife called for a backet of Macintosh apples. Mother got back about 530. {Written between and above the line: all_} spent the evening at home. 54 eggs to-day Monday, November 11 Weather - cloudy with light showers occasionally. men ploughed all day. Mother & I got fowl ready to roast. John & the girls came up for tea, then John went on over for Isabel & Mother went home for the night. 42 eggs to-day. Tuesday, November 12 �Weather - dull & rather warm. men ploughed all day . Chopped feed for a while after dinner. Katie Craig come up at noon for some ice , but had none. Isabel & I spent the day doing fancy work etc. Jack brought, Mother, Marguerite and Doreen here to-night. norman went to the Dr's to-night. 45 eggs Wednesday, November 13 weather-rained most of forenoon and dull all afternoon. men chored etc in forenoon (picked up apples) ploughed all afternoon. John up in forenoon,girls drove up in the afternoon,mother went home with them. Isobel,marguerite and doreen went over to isobels home at night while john was at preparatory service. I rode down with norman. Quite a number present. Leslie came home to-night. 45 eggs. Thursday, November 14 Weather - cloudy with rain in the afternoon & heavy rain at night. Norman finished ploughing with tractor in afternoon, then, cleaned out the gents stall, Will ploughed all day. John brought mother up in the morning and took Marguerite & Isobel to city returning about two p.m. so mother went home with him. we {Rept Doreem?} 52 Eggs. Friday, November 15 Weather - bright & cool. Men ploughed all forenoon. In afternoon. Will made 14 gallon cider. Norman ploughed & picked over apples. Laura came up in the afternoon and took, Isobel, Marguerite, and Doreen down home, I went down at night with Norman & brought Marguerite, Doreen home, Isobel went home. Douglas returned about one O'clock a.m. brought one deer home. 45 eggs Saturday, November 16 Weather - bright & cool. Men ploughed all day, Norman took prince out to Kelly (with lame foot.) Douglas went to market to-day. at night took Will to Thornhill, Marguerite Doreen & I went along. Institute to-day at Burr's. Mr Pinder, Newton Burn & Jim were here at night & cut the deer up. Produce - 14 gal. cider 26 1/2 Doz eggs. 24 pts cream. 49 Eggs. Sunday, November 17 Weather - dull & mild. attended church service & communion. Marguerite cooked the venison dinner. Jack came down for dinner and they left about four O'clock. I attended young peoples at night Mrs Woods adressed the meeting, (On Quebec.) quite a number present. Norman & Will off to-day. Douglas took venison over Mr F Stevers and called at church for me. 45 Eggs. �Monday, November 18 Weather - strong East wind with heavy rain, turning, cold at night. Douglas put some apples in cellar & put on storm doors, Norman chored & picked over snow apples. Will came back at night. Teacher traing class held at Markham got ready but did not get over to it. Tuesday, November 19 Weather - bright & cool. Will & Norman ploughed in forenoon, men chopped feed right after dinner. Wash day for me. Douglas took Bales up to Mr R Nichols to bale hay to-morrow. Mrs Walton was here for tea and she - I attended a meeting at Burrs to arrange Supper list for oyster supper. Wednesday, November 20 Weather - fair & cool Douglas & Norman baled 8 tons hay at Ross Nichols. Will did chores & drew Manure in garden. Laura was up for the afternoon. Della Burr was here at noon. Party at D Brown's we did not go. Thursday, November 21 Weather - bright & cool ( heavy frost! Douglas & Will clipped two cows in forenoon, put apples down celler cleaned hen house etc. Norman took part of day of. Man here selling tin pails. had another roast of venison to-day. Edith Craig has typhoid fever. 36 eggs. Friday, November 22 Weather - bright & quite cool. men made cider and picked 4 ducks and 2 geese. Ruby & Mirvin Firth here this A.M. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Douglas Woods here in the evening. practice at church for Xmas entertainment (first practice) I do not go on account of city to-morrow. Saturday, November 23 Weather - fair & cool. norman spent most of day in bed and going to see the Dr. Will did chores & was digging at a dead apple tree. Pat went to market, Della Burn, Mildred Woods, Dorothy, & I went to town, met Helen Rodick at 2.45 then went to the museum on Bloor St. West. Produce from farm Cream - 22 pts. eggs - 25 1/2 Dz. Cider - 14 gallon. ducks - 4 geese - 2 apples. - Pat called for us and we all went to Rodicks for tea Pat came down at night for me. Della {illegible} house for me. Sunday, November 24 �Weather - fair & cool. we attended S.S. & church in forenoon, Newton & Della came up for a venison, dinner. I took my class to-day first since I was sick. Norman spent most of day in bed. I went out to Craigs for the evening. Monday, November 25 Weather - fair a little milder. Norman went to city for the day. Will & Pat raked & burned leaves Pat helped me to stuff my down comforter. Tuesday, November 26 Weather - fair & bright. Pat burned brush piles & leaves all forenoon, Will was raking leaves. Norman took most of day of. Mrs Joe Frierheller died about 4.15 P.M. to-day at her son (Edward's) Wednesday, November 27 Weather - cloudy with light showers. Men raked leaves & picked over potatoes in morning, in the afternoon they were plowing. Pat took me down to the church in the afternoon then we went on to Richmond Hill. Oyster Supper at church at night splendid crowd & concert given by Mr A. Park of Toronto. Alex here in afternoon with another man. Thursday, November 28 Weather - bright & cold. men ploughed in the forenoon Pat & I went down to help clean up after oyster supper, Della Burn went along also. In afternoon we went to city to see Rolson & Jolson. then on to Royal fair. Many Rodick Will Brooke & Rhea Scott had tea with us at Cole's. Fern Firth up in the morning. Saw 23 people we knew at the fair. Friday, November 29 Weather - very cold. men picked fowl & made cider. Mrs J Calvert & Janet French were here in the afternoon. Douglas Woods called in the evening. Pat & I attended a $0.10 social at church and some decided we would not have a Christmas entertainment, just a Xmas Supper & games. Mr Hills barn burned to-night. (Coldest weather since 1875 for so early.) Made xmas cake to-day. Saturday, November 30 Weather - Cold Strong S.W. Winds. men chored all day 1 pipes froze up so they had to water cattle by pail. Douglas went to market Douglas took Will to Thronhill at night. Produce - 14 gal cider 28 pts cream 5 ducks. 2 geese. 24 1/2 Dz eggs. Memoranda �{Page left blank} Memoranda {Page left blank} Sunday, December 1 Weather - still cold but not such strong wind snow at night We attended S.S. & church. Norman went away after dinner. We rested in afternoon and attended young peoples at night. Slides on Pilgrim Progress, Alice went down with us. 49 Eggs Monday, December 2 Weather - ground covered with snow rather cold. Pat & Norman chopped feed, Pat took car down to garage then on down to Scotts & Rodicks to see about baling. Mr Pinder here in forenoon. Ruby Firth up for milk. At night I took Alice Wilkinson over to the teacher training class which we both enjoyed very much, sorry it was last night. Will came back at night. Wash day for me. 14 hogs went to town in afternoon. 48 Eggs Tuesday, December 3 Tues - Weather - lovely bright day rather cold. Pat & Norman went down to Mr Rodicks to bale straw. Will did chores all day. Mr Pinder brought scales back. 39 Eggs Wednesday, December 4 Weather - cold & blustery roads pretty heavy in places. Pat & Norman went down to Mr Rodicks again to bale straw. Will chored all day. I attended the 20th annual W.M.S. at church in the afternoon. I was relected Treasure (for the last nine yrs.) A S.S. meeting & board meeting to be held at night was post poned on account of roads. 54 Eggs. Thursday, December 5 Weather - cloudy & Milder. Pat & Norman baled hay all day at Mr Rodicks, then Norman took bales down to Mr Scotts. Pat took me to Langstaff before he went to work, for the 8.15 car. Met Marguerite and Isobel at Eaton's at 12 Oclock. I arrived home at 6 P.M. Will made 15 1/2 gallons cider. 59 Eggs to-day. Friday, December 6 �Weather - North east wind and cloudy. Pat & Norman baled hay at Mr Scotts in forenoon. in afternoon they picked fowl. Will made 10 gallon cider. Della came up up for short visit in the afternoon, Norman went to Unionville at night. Pat rode down to garage with him to get his car. Saturday, December 7 Weather - Cloudy with snow at night. men chored & drew out manure. Douglas went to market. Newton came up in afternoon for Young's scalding trough & brought up some turnips. Produce - 25 1/2 gallon cider 27 Doz eggs. 26 pt cream. 2 geese 5 ducks. Sunday, December 8 Weather - lovely day a little sunshine in the afternoon. attended S.S. & church in forenoon. John came up for dinner with us. called in home on our way down for Mother in afternoon then, we went on up to Marguerite's for the rest of day. Monday, December 9 Weather - cloudy not very cold. Pat & Norman went down to Mr Scotts to bale in forenoon, broke baler, and norman got home about eleven Oclock. Pat & Mr Lunar went on to Hamilton for repairs. Laura was up for short while late in afternoon, Also Ruby Firth. Pat & I got ready after supper to go to Unionville when fuese blew out in car so I stayed at home. Pat went on with the hunter crowd to FranklinStilver's to an oyster supper. made mincemeat to-day. Tuesday, December 10 Weather - milder with heavy snowfall at night. Will drew manure to-day & chored Douglas & Norman went down to Mr Scotts with repairs for baler took most of day to repair it, so no baling done. John came up in afternoon with with some fresh pork for us. At night Douglas took me to Unionville. S.S. meeting at church but we did not go. Russel Burs three here hunting rabbits. 63 eggs to-day. Wednesday, December 11 Weather - Cold day. Douglas & Norman went down to MrScotts & finished baling there at noon then moved on to Thomson's for the afternoon. Will drew manure & chored all day. Will & I did milking. Mr French down at night for milk. Thursday, December 12 Weather - Cold north Easterly winds, with snow. Douglas & Norman went on over to bale for the day. Will chored, and he & I did milking. 58 Eggs. �Friday, December 13 Weather - misty, mild day. Douglas & Norman baled in forenoon. In afternoon they picked fowl. Will chored & made cider. Saturday, December 14 Weather - cloudy & mild. Douglas went to market Billy went along. men chored & drew manure. I attended Jr Inst at Della Stephenson's in afternoon. Pat took Will to Yonge St at night. Produce from Farm 4 bus apples. 2 geese 3 ducks. 29 1/2 Doz eggs. 25 pts cream 12 gallon cider. Sunday, December 15 Weather - cloudy a little colder. attended S.S. & church. Mr & Mrs Rev Woods had dinner with us and Mrs Brooke came for dinner and spent the day with us. We attended young people's at night calling in home on our way back. Miss Laura Frierheller died at noon to-day. {written above, between the lines: age 49} Will came back to-night. norman went away for afternoon & evening. Monday, December 16 Weather - north east, cold wind. a little snow. Douglas & Norman went over to finish baling at Thomson, amount 46 tons. J Calvert down in forenoon for calf, gas truck up this morning. Will chored & drew manure. Wash day for me. Laura came up in afternoon to celebrate her birthday (gave her some silverware). They went to show at night. Tuesday, December 17 Weather - Fair cloudy with sleat all day. men moved on over to Mr A. Vanhorne's started about 11 P.M. Will chored & picked over apples. Miss Fierheller funeral to-day. Shut of with milk to-day so had to separate twice. Wednesday, December 18 Weather - cloudy with sleat all day. men still baling at Vanhornes. Will chored & drew manure. Warren Boynton ask us to go to a Xmas entertainment at Headford, in his sleigh. stormy so did not go. Thursday, December 19 Weather - Cold north east wind quite stormy, mostly sleat. I sent my xmas parcel over to Auntie's today with Dorothy. Men finished baling at Vanhorne's, 47 tons. I spent the afternoon with the Craigs. no cars going up & down fourth to-day. �Friday, December 20 Weather - very cold & blustery. fourth still closed for cars. Pat & Norman went over & got baler brought it, to Charlie Boynton's and brought tractor home to grind feed. Will made cider & chored. Douglas Norman & I finished picking the geese. Norman drew truck down to corner with the team. Newton and Della were up in afternoon took parcel over to Burrs for me. Saturday, December 21 Weather - North West wind, cold. Norman drew car down to corner so Pat could go to town. Will went down to bring team back as Norman went into our place to help thresh, but broke machine so he came home for dinner. Produce from farm - cider 18 gallons. Eggs 33 1/2 Doz. Cream 36 pts geese 4 apples 5 bus. Della came up for afternoon & Laura called for her. Ruby Firth here. Norman drew car up at night from Hoopers. went to corner to meet Leslie. Sunday, December 22 Weather, Ideal, bright Sunny day. no one went to S.S. or Church as Pat & Norman had boils on neck. Norman went out to see Edith Craig in afternoon. Mother & Dorothy came up for a short while in afternoon, then went on out to see Edith. Charlie Hooper came over in the morning and took our milk to corner. {line of watery ink stain below} Monday, December 23 Weather - East Wind, with heavy snow fall all day. Norman went to city for the day. Sleighing party for S.S. put of on account of storm, just had the supper, not many present either. I did not go as Will went to city about 4 Oclock, so Pat and I were alone for chores. {dot-like watery ink stain below near bottom left corner of page.} Thursday, December 26 Weather, cloudy with south west wind somewhat blustery. Charles Hooper took our milk down this morning. Norman went out & got rad for the tractor & chopped feed in forenoon. I got my shaggy rug out in morning. took Sleigh on north trip-this P.M. Friday, December 27 Weather,-cloudy & mild. Norman took milk to corner then went on to Boyington's for goose from Curl & took Les & grociers down & brought bread back. Douglas took car to garage to get the clutch fixed. Della came up in the morning & stayed for the day. Douglas went over to Padget after dinner �to get a young goose as Curls turned out a gander also. We sent our old one to market alive weighing 19 Ibs. Saturday, December 28 Weather - cloudy & mild with light showers. Mother & I went to city with Douglas, Mr Cummingham rode to Thornhill with us. got picture for Dett to-day, also 1Dg (14) towels & 3 Dz handkerchiefs for the orange orphange Norman alone to-day. Walter Craig was up in afternoon. Produce - 30 Dz eggs 33 pts cream 3 ducks. 1 goose 8. bus apples. Pat won African gander at store at night in the raffle for 204. held m Sunday, December 29 Weather - Some Sunshine, mild turning colder at night. Douglas took me down to S.S. but he came home on account of boils on his neck, I Walked up after S.S. and did not stay for church. Norman away for day. Cora Hooper & Eileen Pratt here in afternoon. Spent evening at home reading etc. 70 eggs to-day. held milk to-day. Monday, December 30 Weather - fair & cool. Norman went over home forenoon returning in afternoon at chore time. Newton up in up in afternoon at chore time. Nestor up in forenoon. J Calvert here at noon with two Jews and they bought Billy. (horse) Douglas attended the nomination at unionville in afternoon a good crowd. Will came home at night. Pat Killed old goose & picked her in the morning. I washed storm windows in afternoon Ha, Ha. Tuesday, December 31 Weather - bright & mild. Douglar & Norman went over to Charlie. Boynton's to bale for the day. C. Hooper took our milk to corner for us. Dorothy come up in morning to help me, but went home in afternoon. Ruby Firth up for milk. had to separate to-night. {some figuring at the bottom of the page: 61 – 29 = 32} Memoranda Books I read during winter of 1929 & 1930 & 1931 The keeper of the Bee's. The Girl from Montana �Polly and Eleanor. A Minister of Grace. The White flag. (Good) (Her Father's Daughter) Good.) (With Lee in Virginia.) At the South Gate. Painted Fires_ Attorneys List Service Mr Miller 62 Feb 23/29 E Harper 36 Dec /28 J. Ash 39 Nov 2/28 Mr Walton 42 June/29 {The following entries from 1928 written on inside back cover:} Sun July 21 = 1928 D & J - took Mr Mills to St John's pm {symbol below} Fri Aug 23. 1928 St John Church struck with lightning & burned {Back cover} For more information on Edith “Gertrude” Brown Hood, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1970 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Multiple-authored Brown Family Diary & Transcription, 1912-1929 Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary & Transcription, 1929 Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary, 1932 (includes Orchard Record 1889-1890) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum Language A language of the resource English 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 Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary & Transcription, 1929 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas Earle Hood and then starting on May 4th Edith Gertrude Brown Hood takes over the diary Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1929 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Gertrude Brown Hood Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>year book</p> <p>...</p> <p>1929</p> <p>United States Fidelity</p> <p>and Guaranty</p> <p>Company</p> <p>Arthur. F White</p> <p>lnsurance of Every Kind</p> <p>Personal Client Service</p> <p>TORONTO KENWD 2525 W, UNIONVILLE</p> <p>Toronto kentwd 2525 w. unionvuiz</p> <p>2 Thornton Avenue Box 29, Phone 41</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frid Aug 23-1929 St Johns church struck by lightning &amp; burned down.</p> <p>{Under the above handwritten note, there is a calendar of 1929. At the bottom of the calendar, "Made in U. S. A. " is typed out.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>silverware Paul Revere.</p> <p>YEAR BOOK</p> <p>1929</p> <p>UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY</p> <p>R. HOWARD BLAND, President</p> <p>BALTIMORE . . MARYLAND</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, cloudy Rain &amp; sleet towards evening</p> <p>Newton &amp; girls came up &amp; got Norm &amp; they went to Sharon</p> <p>Churned 78 lbs butter in morning Yertie &amp; I had a big New Years dinner ate a goose all but its body</p> <p>Intended going to city at night but stayed home on account of the slippery roads</p> <p>Sertie started a little rug</p> <p>{At the bottom of the page, "Accident Insurance" is typed out.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{"Wednesday, January 2" is typed out at the top of the page.}</p> <p>Weather, fine.</p> <p>Men drew manura all day</p> <p>Della came up for a while in afternoon. Went down to Browns, to a shower held for Jean &amp; Bob.</p> <p>{New page, "Thursday, January 3" is typed out at the top of the page}</p> <p>Weather, cold strong S.W.wind with snow. Men drew manura</p> <p>Jim Athinson came in afternoon brought us picture of Jean &amp; Murray Newton was also here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, Mostly fair</p> <p>Churned 48 lbs butter in morning men filled chop bins</p> <p>We all went down to Wm Boyingtons in afternoon &amp; baled hay (a ton) Laura came up in afternoon Muriel Boyington died tonight Yertie went out to Craigs at night</p> <p>Weather, fine in morning, heavy rain by night &amp; all night</p> <p>Market day produce from farm</p> <p>Butter 125 lbs butter</p> <p>Cream 30 pts</p> <p>Eggs 55 doz</p> <p>I tryed my luck at North Tronto Mkt but slower than snales. Newton took Gertie, Laura &amp; Della over to Boyingtons in afternoon art. White brought in two calenders</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, mild on morning turning colder in afternoon, with strong wind &amp; snow flurries attended S.S. &amp; church in morning went over to funeral of Murril Boyingtons in afternoon &amp; then went to Paymond Brillingers for tea</p> <p>Weather cold strong wind &amp; mostly fair John &amp; I went to city for the day not much doing for the men Yertie rugged most of day &amp; attended a {Ji?} Institute meeting at night Municipat election today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather. cold &amp; windy</p> <p>Norm took hay press down to Rodicks in afternoon nothing doing all day Jordon Jooleys little girl died today Exibition of speed skaters at Unionrille first skating of the season</p> <p>Weather, milder &amp; cloudy with light snow at night</p> <p>Norm &amp; I baled straw at Rodicks all day &amp; Fred looked after chores Yertie finished her rug &amp; put in another Mrs Fraig came up in afternoon to get W.M.S. rip out filled out</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, mild, cloudy, clearing in afternoon + strong S. W. wind Baled straw at Rodricks, Fred looked after chores. Art. White called in at noon with this book. John brought Mr Brown. Marguerite + baby up for short visit in afternoon. Went to Unionville at night to early meeting. Gertee + Norm went also</p> <p>Weather, cloudy stormy all day (not so cold) Moved hay press over to Charley Boyentons in morning + baled hay in afternoon (8 ton). Fred did the chores Len Clement called in morning to see some cattle First hockey match at Unionville</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather. Fair in mourning, strong winds cold + stormy in evening Market day. Produce from farm No butter Cream 47 pts + two cans to creamery. Eggs- 42 doz Apples 5 bu Tried the North Toronto market again Norm + Bernice Padget baled hay at Pratts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, mostly fair. strong winds + cold (zero) attended S. S. + Church in morning spent the day + evening at home Mr. Hoofer broke small bone in his leg today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, January 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair + cold, cloudy in afternoon + light snow in afternoon Butchered three hogs in mourning One was for Fred Filled chop bins in afternoon + cut up the pork Gertie washed in morning New Market play Markham tonight Buttonville play milliken at Unionville"</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Tuesday, January 15 17</span></h3> <p>Weather cloudy. East wind milder with rain Nothing much doing. Fred went home with a lame back Went over to see Mr Hooper at night along with Gertie which she meeting at Hoopers to audit the books of M. M. S. (This all happened Thursday a mistake on my part (Pat) Roads got very icy at night Len. Clement came in &amp; bought three calves &amp; took same away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday, January 16</p> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + cold Cut up fat + meat for sausage + ground some. Men drew manura Jim Paterson + Pinders were around on a rabbit hunt Went over to Pinders at night Len Clement bought three cows + took some away</p> <p></p> <p>Tuesday, Thursday January 17 15</p> <p>Weather, Fair + cold (zero) Churned 42 lbs butter in morning then cleaned pigs feet + heads for head cheese + started cutting up fat Norm went to city for the day Fred did chores + went to lee to draw wood from bush for Earnice Walton In Evening went to Unionville to Curling meet + Gertee went along and stayed at Mrs. Ort Whites</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday January 18</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy, misty, icy + heavy rain in afternoon + night. Took Gertee + a few more up to Victoria Square to Sunday School Convention for the day Churned up 49 lbs butter Fred did not come up today Norm had a wreck on the litter carrier track + was fixing same Man came in afternoonto put gas pump up + I took him to Unionville when through</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, January 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + little cooler Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs Eggs 32 doz Cream 60 pts Apples 4 bu Fred came up in moring but had to go home on account of his back Norm did chores + repaired litter carrier Went up to see Bob + Jean at night, Dorothy went with us Mrs {name} Brillinger + daughter + Myrtle Burr were here for supper. Dell + Dorothy were also here</p> <p>Mrs Walton 38 yrs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, January 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong West + N. W. winds fair + cold with ocasional bluster Attended S. S. + Church in morning Mr. Auld of Markham took the service as Mr. Woods + Mr. Auld arranged to exchange pulpits for the day Spent the afternoon + evening at home</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, January 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + moderatly cold Filled chop bins in morning put fresh glass cloth on one window in hen house Norm took tractor over to Armond {Vanhom's?} ready for baling to morrow Took Gertee down to church in afternoon to W. M. S. meeting and then went on over to get Norm + we went out to see Stan. Woods. but he was not at home Attended Anual Meeting of the church at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, January 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine + not so cold with east wind snow at night. Fred did the chores. Norm + I went over to arm and Vanhoms to bale hay Gertee went with us as far as the church to help wash dishes after the night before Norm + Gertee attended a meeting at Stevensons at night + I went to Unionville {illegible} curl</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, January 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. strong west + N.W. winds + colder Norm + I baled hay all day + Vanhom's Fred did the chores Dress Carnival at Unionville tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, January 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. East wind, not so cold Churned 75 lbs butter in morning Norm picked over some beans Fred got horses front feet showed Tightened clutch on car in afternoon Went to Unionville to curl at night along with Jim Attinson {Atkinson?}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, January 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, Strong east wind with snow in morning turning to rain by noon wind changing to strong west + colder Picked over apples + prepared produce for city in morning + men picked twelve old hens. Went to Markham to Curl in afternoon along with R. Boyinton. Jack + Mr. Grant got beaten 13-5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, January 26</span></h3> <p>Weather, fair + cold, W + North. W. Winds Market day Produce from farm Butter 96 lbs Cream 61 pts Eggs 30 doz Apples 6 bu 12 fowl Gertee + Della went to city with me Nothing much doing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, January 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning. Mrs Craig came home with us from church + stayed the rest of the day. Della + Dorothy came up in the afternoon Attended Young Peoples meeting at the church at night. Lantern slide entitled His Dominion. This was the fist time to try the new lantern</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday January 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + cold Fred drew manura most of day Prepared form for wall for cement between milk house + ice house Went to Agincourt in afternoon to curl got beaten 13 - 14 by Ted Mason's rink</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday January 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. Strong winds + cold Les. took load hogs to city 13 - $10.65 2610 lbs Norm went to city with Les Fred drew manura Went curling at night to Unionville played W. Colwells rink beat the 6-16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, January 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine not so cold Norm + I baled straw at J. Atkinsons Fred did the chores Oil truck came in and left first one hundred gal gas in tank Gertee went down to Hookers in afternoon In evening we called for Dell Stevenson and went up to D. Browns for the evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, January 31</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. light snow Churned 67 lbs butter in morning Norm + Fred were bothe away all day Went curling at night at Unionville Played W. Clarks rink beat them 9.14 Gertee went down home + I called for her on way home. Walt Craig went over with me</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday February 1</span></h3> <p>Weather. Mostly fair + cold Picked over apples for city in morning Fred drew maneerra + Norm started pruning apple trees Filled chop bins in afternoon Attended Young Peoples litterary Meeting + spelling match at the church at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, February 2</span></h3> <p>Weather. Mostly fair + cold Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs , Cream Eggs 38 doz Apples 4 bu + two bags potatoes Gertee attended a W. Institute meeting at Victoria Square in afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday February 3</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair + cold Attended S.S. + church in morning Spent the day + evening at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, February 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair, moderatly cold Gertee + I went to city for the day Handed in gas account for refund Fred drew manura + Norm pruned apple trees</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, February 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair at first then cloudy + E. wind Men were pruning apple trees Gertee went to quiltin at Mrs Stivers for the day under the J. Institute I went dow to North Toronto Market at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, February 6</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair in Morning, cloudy in afternoon with east wind and snow by night Fred drew manura + Nom pruned apple trees Did some repair work on hay press Gertee attended W. M. S. meeting + quilting at the church in afternoon Attended preparatory service at the church at night Norm joined the church to night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, February 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy. Mild. clearing at night. Churned 57 lbs butter in morning Jim + children called in mrning + stayed for dinner Fred went away till chow time John bought Mrs Brown + Laura up fo most of the afternoon Joh + I went down to see hockey match at the arena, Markham (3) + Aurora (2) Gertee went down home while we were away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, February 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, Calm with fluffy snow all day Not much doing but getting things ready for market spent the morning at home</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, February 9</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair moderatly cold Market day produce from farm Cream 95 pts Butter 72 lbs Eggs 41 doz Apples 4 bu Men put now in ice house and got the light sleighs down ready for hawling ice Bun's girls brought over two cats Laura came up and spent afternoon stayed for tea. aslo myrttle Burr. Janet + Edith were here in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday February 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning Dell + Dorothy came up in the afternoon + stayed for supper Bob + Jean came down for supper + the evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday February 11</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cold Started cutting + drawing ice today Went down to hockey match at arena at night Markham 5 + New Market 2</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, February 12</span></h2> <p>Weather, fine + cold Cut + hauled ice all day Attended a progressive euchre at Stevensons gotten up by the Junior Institute Gertee went down home in afternoon I took 10 pts cream out to Tang staff and met Shapmans there</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, February 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair with light snow + cold Finished ice in morning + filled chop bins in afternoon Went over to Bells gravel pit in afternoon to see about getting a few loods for milk hous Attended Skating party at night at Unionville rink + then back to the church for lunch</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday, February 14 Weather, Mostly fair light snow &amp; cold Went away on a rabbit hunt with the gang but no good Fred got two loads of gravel. Norm did the chores Went to Unionville to curl at night Della was up to day</p> <p>Friday, February 15 Weather, Mostly fair light snow cold &amp; moderate wind from west. Churned 51 lbs butter in morning and got things ready for city Fred got two loads of gravel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday, February 16 Weather, Fine &amp; Not so cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 95lbs Butter 61 lbs Eggs 50 doz Apples 3 bu Fred got himself a load of gravel &amp; took the box home, Norm put snow in on the ice &amp; re-arranged the pigs Gertie went down home at night</p> <p>Sunday, February 17 Weather, Fine &amp; little colder Attended S.S. &amp; church in morning spent the afternoon at home Gertie went to Young Peoples meeting at night &amp; I went down to see mother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday, February 18 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; cold Fred drew manura all day &amp; Norm went away in morning &amp; swept down cob webbs in afternoon Gertie went down home for the day.</p> <p>Tuesday, February 19 Weather, Fair &amp; Cold Les took nime hogs to city $11.00 lot 1950 lbs Fred went home most of the day Took cream out to young St for Chapman &amp; Gertie went down home for the rest of the day Went curling at night &amp; called for Gertie on my way home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday, February 20 Weather, Fair &amp; decidedly cold Fred put saw dust in on the ice todayt Took the day off. Gertee &amp; Mrs. W. Boyington &amp; I went up to visit Marguerite &amp; Jack Ash. Norm took top off the stack (Part of it)</p> <p>Thursday, February 21 Weather. Cold light snow &amp; then clearing Churned 47 lbs butter to day took along time to come Fred drew manura &amp; Norm house cleaning in drive shed Went curling at night Gertie wind down home while I was away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday, February 22 Weather, Fine &amp; Colder again Norm went away in morning &amp; worked in drive ahed in afternoon Fred drew manura &amp; cleaned hen house Prepared produce for city Gertie attending a meeting someplace</p> <p>Saturday, February 23 Weather, Fine &amp; cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 101 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs - 50 doz Apples - 5 bu Fred went out &amp; got lumber at Cunninghams in morning &amp; then drew Manura WQent to Richmond Hill to curl at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday, February 24 Weather, Light snow fall East Wind &amp; Milder Attended S.S. &amp; Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home &amp; attended Young Peoples meeting at night Latern slides on a lumber camp.</p> <p>Monday, February 25 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; cold Went curling in afternoon with Mrs John. Elgin, &amp; Will Colwell to Locust Hill. got beaten by 12.17. Went to Thornhill to euchre &amp; dance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday, February 26 Weather, Cloudy &amp; mild &amp; rain in afternoon Went to city in morning Men cleaned up a load of wheat &amp; filled chop bin in afternoon. Took fourteen pts cream out to Chapman in afternoon</p> <p>Wednesday, February 27 Weather, Cloudy &amp; little colder Leo took load of wheat to city $1.40 Men cleaned up another load. Attended Euchre at Padjits at night gotten up by the Junior institute</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday, February 28 Weather, Cloudy &amp; milder Norm went to city &amp; Fred drew manura Churned 46 lbs butter in morning</p> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memorandum {blank page}</p> <p>Friday, March 1</p> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; mild Fred drew manura &amp; Norm pruned apple trees Kellys came up to test a cow for T.B. Rep. came in for. Trithwey Orsian. Prepared load for city First goose egge of the season</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday, March 2 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; mild Market day Produce from farm Cream 106 pts Butter 46 lbs Eggs 49 doz Apples 4 bu 2 bags potatoes Men pruned apple trees &amp; cleaned hen house. Norm put new rad, on his car</p> <p>Sunday, March 3 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; mild Attended S.S. &amp; Church in morning Mrs. Walton &amp; Murray came home with us for dinner &amp; the afternoon then Gertie &amp; I went home with Mrs. Walton &amp; stayed for supper &amp; the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair &amp; mild. Men pruned apple trees &amp; cleaned up seed, grain, (mixed &amp; barley) Attended board meeting at the church at night Kelly &amp; Craig. colision, Took place over near the fifth line this evening Edith Craig here in Afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair &amp; mild Leo took load of wheat to city Men cleaned wheat &amp; pruned apple trees Mr. Goldstien came out again the afternoon on business Mrs. Brooke. Mrs Padjet &amp; Mrs. Paterson &amp; Mrs Craig were here at night putting in a quilt for. W.M.S. meeting next day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday, March 6 Weather, Mostly fair mild rain at night Les took load of wheat to city men pruned apple trees W.M.S. meeting here in afternoon attended Euchre party at Padjits at night in aid of J. Institute</p> <p>Thursday, March 7 Weather, Strong winds snow &amp; colder stormiest day of the winter Nothing doing I went to city on business &amp; on my return home went on trip {There is a dried flower on top, hiding som of the writing} Les. as he had a bad leg ?ut red &amp; white quilt in ?lted most of the day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{duplicate page of previous. Dried flower is moved.}</p> <p>Wednesday, March 6 Weather, Mostly fair mild rain at night Les took load of wheat to city men pruned apple trees W.M.S. meeting here in afternoon attended Euchre party at Padjits at night in aid of J. Institute</p> <p>Thursday, March 7 Weather, Strong winds snow &amp; colder stormiest day of the winter Nothing doing I went to city on business &amp; on my return home went on trip north for Les. as he had a bad leg Gertie put red &amp; white quilt inand quilted most of the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday March 8</span></h3> <p>Weather. Mostly cloudy + little milder Churned 43 lbs butter in morning took Leo over to Unionville to the Doctors to see about his leg + then went on his trip south washed bottles + prepared for city load Mrs. Brown + Laura were up in afternoon + stayed for supper John + Dorothy came up for them at night Fred went to city today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 9</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong cold wind + mostly fair Market day Produce from farm Cream 1 pts Butter 40 lbs Eggs 58 doz Apples 3 bu Mrs Craig was up for afternoon + stayed for supper</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, March 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home Gertee went to Young peoples at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 11</span></h3> <p>Weather. Fine + turning quite spring like Prepared in morning to bale hay in afternoon about 6 ton then put it back in the barn when finished Gertee washed in morning Attended Euckre + Dance at {Thornhill?} given by York Market Ladies at night Newt. Brown had his car stollen while attending a hockey match at arena</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 12</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair + mild Took old shingles off milk house and set the roof boards up close + started to put new roof on Took cream out to street for {Chapman?} Gertee went to Craigs in afternoon a W. M. S. bee</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, March 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery by night Finished roofing milk house by noon Norm went away for his licencce after dinner + top dressed his car in afternoon. Fred pruned apple trees in afternoon Took Gertee over to Padjets in afternoon along with Mrs Burn Dell Stevenson + Laura + Then I went over at night for them Mrs. Bell died tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, March 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy very misty + rain Norm went to city for the day Churned 46 lbs butter in morning Fred started to clean up oats in after Attended tractor school + pictures at Richmond Hill in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, March 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy Misty + rain Thunder at night Fred cleaned oats in morning + Pruned trees in afternoon Norm picked up brush all day Leo went to city to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, Stormy snow + colder Market day Produce from farm Cream 100 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs 65 doz Potatoes 2 bags Men clipped cows to day Roads were bad to day Gertee attended J. J. at Hoopers</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, March 17</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning Dell came home with us for dinner in afternoon Gertee, Della + I went down to visit Alex + family. I took Alex to work + then went out to see mother on my way back to Alex.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 18</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + milder Started putting stone on the forth to day Men worked in orchard + filled chop bins in afternoon. Fixes brake on car in afternoon Mrs. Butter died this morning at {Ancarter?} Dell came up in evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair + milder in morning + cloudy with thunder storm in aft. Fred cleaned up see oats. Attended mr. Farrows sale in afternoon bought team horses at the sale Gertee went over to R. Stevers in afternoon + I went over in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, March 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, Light snow storm in morn. 4 cans + cleaning in afternoon Started selling milk today four cans Men went up for horses in morning + worked in orchard in afternoon Attended funeral of Mrs Butter in afternoon. Mother, Edith, Robert Cunningham + Robert Robertson went along with me Gertie spent the afternoon down at her home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, March 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair, Thunder storm in the evening heavy rain Churned 47 lbs butter in morning Men worked in orchard all day Fred went on north trip with Les Repaired front of two horse stalls Dell came up in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday March 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, partly fair with heavy thunder storm in late afternoon Norm picked over potatoes Fred pruned apple trees</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair + misty Market day Produce from farm Cream 19 pts Butter 41 lbs Eggs 74 doz Potatoes 8 bags Men worked in orchard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, March 24</span></h3> <p>Attended S. S. + Curch in morning Alex + family came out home today + had the baby christened Spent the afternoon at home Gertie went down to Young Peoples at night. I wrote to Gordon Jim + Jean were here all afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair Leo took old sow + three pigs to city Fred finished his time today Norm worked in orchard in morning + went to Unionville in afternoon Attended Mr. + Mrs. Hords twenty fifth annivarsary at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 26</span></h3> <p>Weather Mostly fair Started to repair milk house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, March 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine with little shower by night Worked at milk house Went down to church at night to practice Uncle Jim Drany died today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, March 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy windy + cool Nell got loose in stable + kicked Billie bad. Kelly up to doctor same Len Clement came in + bought row Laura came up an stayed for the night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, March 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + mild Food friday {Held?} milk to-day + to-morrow Did some {chopping / chipping} in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, East wind + showery cooler Market day Produce from farm Cream 38 pts Eggs 90 doz + 1 doz duck Potatoes 4 bag two bu apples Gertee, Mrs Brown + Bill + Jim went to city with me Norm did chores finished choppings picked over potatoes Norm went away to night for over Sunday</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday March 31</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy, North East wind cool + sleet by night Attended S. S. + Curch in morning Spent the afternoon at home Attended Young Peoples at night Lantern slides on British Columbia Indians</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, Very strong wind S. W. to N. W. Wind took north barn door off</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, April 2</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair + cold</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 3</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + warmer Gertee attended W. M. S. meeting held at Mrs. Woods at Markham in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Thunder storms + warm attended Euchre + dance at Unionville at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Thunder storms + warm Worst floods these parts have ever seen bridges + culverts washed out every where John brought Mrs Brown Laura + Isabel Sroth {Sroll?} up for the afternoon + The put a quilt throught the mill Jim came over for a little while brought over a bu. clover seed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 6</span></h3> <p>Weather, mostly fair with thunder at night Market day. Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 93 doz 1 doz duck eggs Apples 2 bu Potatoes 8 bags Got up a four in morning to help Les down to corner + at night had to go down with tractor to pull him out of mud hole</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, April 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, partly fair Thunder storms + warm Attended S. S. + Church in morn went home with Brown to dinner + spent the afternoon Went over to Markham to see the wash out Spent the evening home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, Showery + cooler by night Made a bargain with Garfeild Firth to start work on 15th Euckre + dance at Thornhill at night but could not go on account of the road</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, April 9</span></h3> <p>Weather Clearing + strong drying wind Norm cleaned harnesses {at bottom of page} Mrs Craig 60 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + warm Leo toos 25 bags potatoes to city Filled chop bins + took grinder to Markham to get some repairing {scribble} me Went over to W. Robinsons at night to see about some seed wheat Gertee attended a meeting of Institue at Stevensons in afternoon. Mrs A. Summerfeld died to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 11</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair at first turning cloudy + strong east wind + rain by night Norm cleaned harness + I picked over apples in afternoon Gertee went up to see Jean in afternoon Attended Euchre + dance at Unionville at night Alex little boy was operated on today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 12</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery + cool Norm cleaned harness I dug up drain from to house sink + cleaned same</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly cloudy + showery + cool Market day, Poduce from farm Cream 31 pts Eggs 101 doz 1 doz duck Apples 4 bu Potatoes 4 bags Took Teddy down to Humane society today finished and took rug out of frame in afternoon put in another at night a shaggy one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, April 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly cloudy + cool Attended S. S. Church in morning Went up to see Jean in afternoon Spent the evening at home</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy, East wind not much rain Garfeild Firth started work today Heck Baterson came over + we put the cement work in for the outside wall, Garf. picked stones off alfalfa meadow + in afternoon the men carried in straw Gertee started to repair mens room washing off the walls ready for painting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday April 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy N. S. Wind cool Men picked stones off meadows today Helped Gertie wash wall in mens room Went to Markham to get grinder</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 17</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cool strong wind Did some chopping in morning. Heck Paterson came over + we put the milk vat in for milk house Men clipped horses in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 18</span></h3> <p>Weather Fine + cool strong wind Men clipped horses</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cool strong East wind Put floor in milk house to day in morning Men started on land in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery in afternoon Market day, Produce form farm Crean 30 pts Eggs 106 doz 8 duck Apples 2 bu 2 bags potatoes Men worked land + sowed 4 acres wheat in morning Went to Markham at night and got some milk strainers Gertie attended institute meeting at Padgets in afternoon Mrs Granes was out</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, April 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool. Attended S.S. &amp; Church in morning In afternoon Gertie &amp; I went down to visit Alex &amp; family Mr. Button was buried at former Methodist cemetary in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cool Garf harrowed in morn + cultivated in afternoon Norm filled in furrows and harrowed in morning + men tractor in afternoon Started with tractor in morning + went to Oak Ridges for seed barley in afternoon Gertie washed, painted, + went down home at night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday April 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine and warmer Sowed 12 acres of barley to day Norm drove the tractor + cultivater Garf cultivated with spring tooth Leo took 5 hogs + 1 old sow to city Gertie was painting room above the kitchen most of day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair cloudy by night mild warmer Garf harrowed big field at the back Norm sowed 4 acres mixed grain + about 9 acres oats. Made a stone boat today. cleaned chicken house out Went to Markham at night Used rhubarb for the first today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, East wind with rain most of day Men cleaned calf boxes out mixed the mixed seed grain + several other jobs Boarded up the milk house ready for white washing. Did some chopping for cattle Leo brought up gas to put in the tank Bof Pinder came over to get 8 bu wheat Gertie painted all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 26</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + little cooler North wind Men drew in straw stack out of barn yard in morning + burned the bush in south orchard in afternoon Finished repairing milk house in morning + moved the chicken house set up the stove in afternoon Tim Paterson came over for some seed oats Gertie painting in room over kitchen + went down home at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair little warmer Market day Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 105 doz Apples 4 bu Men were on the land all day Gertie + I went up to Sherron at night got two bags of cobbler potatoes for seed Mr. Hellems brought 500 chicks over in afternoon Dorothy came up in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday April 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy rain in afternoon Had a busy day looking after chicks Gertie went to S. S. and Church in morn Mr. Auld of Markham took the service Spent the evening at home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday April 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, mostly fair, {crossed out word} Garf harrowed + Norm took out some manura in orchard and ploughed some in Busy tending to chickens + white washed milk house + got ready for use by night Gertie painted ceiling in room over kitchen + most of wood work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, April 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + showers by night Norm + I were spraying orchard Garf harrowed in morn + ploughed in afternoon Went to Markham at night Took Gertie down home + called in for her on way home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, mostly fair with rain at night Finished spraying in morning Garf ploughed all day + Norm in afternoon Cultivating with tractor outfit in afternoon Gertie got room over kitchen finished up + moved the boys in for night gosslings of today. 10.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thurday, May 2</span></h3> <p>Weather, East wind with heavy rain Garf went home for the day Norm picked up brush in morn + picked over potatoes in afternoon Went to Markham in afternoon + stoped in at Garage on way home + had the breaks relined Set the old goose + one hen at night Gertie cleaned the spare room</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, cold north west winds. Market day - Produce. Cream 30 pts eggs - 106 doz apples 3 bags potatoes 1 bag norman + Garfield fixed fences in forenoon and raked front lawn in afternoon. Gertie attended annual meeting of the W. I. meeting at Mrs {Waltres?}. Douglas brought home a lovely {illegible} for my birthday. Jack, mauguerite + Daven came down to - night.</p> <p>Lana made {Sac + Dress?} to-day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cool, but light Douglas + Maiguerite attended church Jack went up to celebrate but got back in time for dinner, I stayed home and kept the baby. John + the grile came up in afternoon and brought Father and Mother who stayed for tea also. Jack's went home after tea Douglas + I took Father + Mother home then went on to {Grent?} Ellen's for the next of evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day. rained hard at night Washed to-day Attended social at the church, given by the young people's society + the programme by the young people of St {scribbled out word} Columbus church Toronto a large attendance present. men ploughed summer follow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, cloudy + cool. Douglas, Mother Della + I went to the city for the day got a coat + single bed. Men harrowed. Mrs Craig here in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, fair Pat + Norman put in few potatoes in the orchard. Norman sowed killed out patches in the fall wheat. Douglas + I raked all afternoon. I finished moving in forenoon. Newton came up at night + got Billy, I rode down with Norman to the church, the W. M. S. meeting.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, May 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day - men ploughed in morning and cultivated in afternoon. Douglas went to Markham at night Norman + I made new flower bed at her south of Cane, Cora Hooker came here for the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day. Men seeding all day. I finished cleaning up stairs to-day. concert at Victoria Square by Y. P. S. We to busy to go But Douglas + I went up to Mr W Brown's for to sitting ducks eggs. Jean's goose eggs hatched to - day. 8 out of 10.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine at first then rainy. Men sowing in morning. Norman drew earth down for flower bed. Laura came up for the afternoon. In the evening Bob Jean + Mr Begg came down + spent the evening. One of Jean's gosslings taken to-night. thunder storm at night. market day + produce. Cream 29 pts eggs 92 doz. apples 3 bus potatoes 2 bags</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy all day. Attended S. S. + church in morning took my hydrange down as it was mother's day so used the programme in S. S. + church. Slept in afternoon + attended Y. P. at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine + cool Washed upstairs curtains in forenoon. at night dug flower bed out the lane. Men drew stones of the meadows today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair in morning with rain at noon rained hard all afternoon. Men seeding in morning. in afternoon men cleaned up driving shed. I attended J. I. meeting at Kelly Jr. in afternoon, Mrs Cook addressed the meeting. We attended Y. P. S. at church at night slides on Korea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - mostly cloudy with some sun. men fixed fence in pig yard, in morning. Cleaned up around barn in afternoon. John came up in forenoon. Newton came up about noon with a single bed for men's room + got 25 bus outs Less took 2 ton baled hay to city Mr Pratt her to see about {baling?}. Fred came up at noon to get five bags of cement. in afternoon Edith Craig came up and visited all afternoon. Bob + Jean called about five O'clock for their gosslings. (seven)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, May 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong cold N. W. winds with some snow flurries. Men just did odd jobs all day cutting wood down drawing loom for flower beds etc. Gertie cleaned kitchen to-day. Operated on Mrs R. L. Stiver to-day. John went away to-day with Jim Russel on a fishing trip. Less took 2 ton baled hay down to city. On account of strong wind men did not go to Mr Pratts to bale. Norman planted flower seeds in small barrels to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day. Pat + Norman went over to bale at Mr Pratts. Garfield took his departure this a.m. Leslie took load hay to city. Douglas went on south trip in afternoon for Les. Norman discked mangle ground. D N + I went to Markham at night. I stayed with Auntie + got a flower. Marguerite very sick to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine with rain at night. Norman seeding Douglas went to city Produce. Cream 30 Eggs 94 Potatoes 5 bags I cut grass in afternoon Mr + Mrs Hellems were over for a short while Mrs Hellems visited with me Two Miss Scotts came up for eggs at night but did not get any. Douglas Woods came over to-night to hire for the holiday season.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Lovely. Attended S. S. + church in morning. Went up to visit Bob + Jean after dinner Douglas having to come home to help Norman milk thence went back for tea. Norman went up with the folks to Marguerite's. John came home to-day after fishing trip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Wash day for me. Norman was plowing. Douglass odd jobs. Douglas + I went down to St Columbus Church on St Clair St about {party?} from our church present. Mr Craw spoke Charlie Hoper gone a poker Mildred + Dorothy played.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy at first then fine day Norman harrowing + cultivating. Douglas finished seeding to-day. Mr Patterson here in forenoon to fix door on milk house lightning rod men here to put rod up for the chimney. Milk inspector here at chore time. Mr + Mrs Woods, Aline Cora were here a night to arrange Institute programme. I cleaned sitting room + bed room to-day. Got 2 setting duck eggs to-night from Mr D Brown.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine + lovely Douglas rolled field West of Barn Norman {rest of line is blank} milk inspector here this afternoon, Douglas + I attended choir practice at church to-night. Put young heifers out to pasteurize in flats this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thurday, May 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with rain at night, men sprayed orchard in forenoon and woked at root ground in the afternoon. Jim +children were over this a.m. Douglas + I went down to Fred Leafs at night for gladolio bulbs (100 for 200 €) called in home on way back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - rather cloudy all day + fine. Douglas + Norman sowed mangle sud in morning, then Norman took rest of day of. Douglas sowed beans in garden before dinner and he + J planted garden seeds + bulks all afternoon also washed car. Mr pinder came over in afternoon for fence stretcher</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Douglas went to city Produce Cream 32 pts Eggs 100 doz glad-bulbs. Onions Potatoes 4 bags 1 hen $1.80 Norman was rollin + harrowing and plougher potato ground. Douglas hired a man to-day at market. I oiled kithcen floor to-night. Douglas Woods called in this evening but Pat was down at the garage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine and warm. Attended S. S. + church in morning, Mr Baynes of Markham preached. Rested in afternoon. Mr Murphy came here about six O'clock. Norman, Laura + Dorothy called in for a short while in evening. Les went on fishing trip to-day. Wrote to Marian + Mrs Stiver to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 27</span></h3> <p>Weather-fine and rather warm with light showers at night. I cleaned cook house and oiled the floor at night. Let the milk cows out on grass Douglas was {rest of line left blank} Norman + Bill ploughed all day. Douglas + Norman went out to see Stan Woods at night (but nothing doing) Jimmie brought up two fish to-night. Rev R. P. Mackay died this a.m. at Moodstock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - heavy showers in morning but cleared of about ten. Norman went to city to-day. I cleaned coal oil stove in afternoon. Douglas fixed drain from milk house + chopped etc. Mr Murphy swept down cobwebs. Mr Woods came in about 530 stayed for supper. I attended a meating of the Jr Instit, at Mrs Pinders. Mrs Craig came up this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - very hot all day. Norman + Will ploughed all day. Douglas etc. Practice at church to-night we did not go as we were in the garden till dark then were to tired. In morning Douglas + Norman sprayed the trees again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, May 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - very hot. Norman + Will ploughed Douglas also in forenoon in the afternoon he went to Richmond Hill for new threshing machine for Mr Hookers. I cleaned cellar in afternoon. Mrs Hood + Betty came up + stayed for tea, later, Douglas attended a meeting at Mr Woods I wet to Auntie's for 2 setting duck eggs. Father was appointed from this charge representative to the Presbytery.</p> <p>Friday, May 31</p> <p>Weather - a lovely day. Men ploughed + harrowed. I took my socks and went out to Craigs for a couple hours + did the darning while visiting. Set hen to-night on W. P. duck eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 1</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely + cool. Norman ploughed with tractor. Bill harrowed. Douglas went to market Produce from farm - Cream - 31 pt Eggs - 89 doz Dorothy came up in forenoon, but went home in afternoon. I went out to {Abie's?} at night for some flower slips. Harold Boyinton married to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cooler yet. Attended S. S. + church called in home and brought Alex, Mavain, Baby + Della up for the rest of the day. Went down home for a white at night then took them home, John went along also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair + cool. Wash day for me. + honing. Norman men tractor all day. Will harrowing. Douglas planted corn pumkins etc. at night Douglas took mother, Laura myself over to Alex Bells to get our premiums from H. S. a rose I {illegible} plants</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, June 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Douglas + Norman sprayed most of day Will harrowed till noon the cut seed potatoes. Alice Wilkinson came up in forenoon Laura came up in the afternoon + stayed for tea as the W. M. S. held their June meeting here + packed the bale 14 members present. Douglas went down to Boyington's to see about spraying their orchard.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday. June 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. little rain in morning. Men cleaned stable out in morn, + finished cutting potatoes Planted potatoes in afternoon Planted asters at night. Elloit picnic at Agincourt to-day we were to busy to go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - rather cloudy - with thunder storm at night. Douglas + Norman fininshed spraying orchard this morning + took sprayer down to Boyington's, Douglas went down after dinner to spray. Will dug among berry bushes all day. We planted tomato plants at night then went to choir practice at church. Norman cultivated summer follow in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, Shower in early morn then fine + cooler. Finished planting potatoes + did some chopping for hogs in morn. Tractor cultivating + striking out summer follow in afternoon Bill spudding thistles in afternoon Gertee sttended Horticulture meeting at Unionville at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - An ideal day. Market day Produce from farm Eggs 93 doz Cream 31 pts Douglas went to market, Laura went along also. Called at his mothers in morning. Took some dark lilacs to market. I went to Craig in afternoon to get my hair cut. Miss M Douglas, Auntie, Ellen, Agnes, + Lizzie called. Planted dutchmen pipe {illegible} Douglas went down to St John's cemetary to plant flowers then called in at church for me. hed meeting to arrange about S. S. picnic.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair + cool Attended S. S. + church. Norman took Will to Yonge St in morning, both away all day - Mr Auld of Markham preached here in morning. We went down home for a short while in afternoon. Mr + Mrs Hellems came over, had tea + spent the evening with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair + cool. drew manure all day to orchard. Douglas ploughed summer follow. We went down to church at night to choir practice. Planted cabbage plants before we went.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine + quite warm Douglas ploughed all day Norman drew gravel for lane in afternoon Will spud thistle. Della came up for short while in evening, later we went down home as they had taken Newton to the hospital for an operation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, June 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy most of day with light showers in afternoon. Norman + Will drew gravel all day Douglas ploughed all day I took Mrs Burr, Mother, Laura, Mrs Brooke, + Mary Rodrick over to Locust Hill United church to the 3rd Annual Convention. Which was well represented and enjoyed by all. Our folks went down to see Newton to - night. (doing fairly well.) Douglas + I attended practice at the church. Today Katie Craigs graduation.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + quite warm Men drew gravel all day finished the lane out by Kellys Finished ploughing in morning Cultivated mangels in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery looking in morn clearing + warm Gertie + I went to city Norm ploughed + scuffled potatoes Bill harrowed summer follow + Buck wheat ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy in morn + clear in afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 18 pts Eggs 84 doz Norm ploughed in orchard Bill finished harrowing + then cut thistles Laura + Dorothy came up in afternoon for little while Leila Dunean married to - day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - quite warm Attended practice down here at church then we went to St John's Anniversary,taking Della S and Mrs Padget with us. We spent the day at Aunt Ellen's Wexford choir sang at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - very hot. Douglas cultivated summer follow and buckwheat ground. Men ploughing + hoeing. Peas in orchard. Wash day for me. Churned about 15 lbs butter in the afternoon. Douglas, Mother + I attended concert at St John's at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, June 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - very warm Douglas cultivated then took the tractor apart. Men were hoeing mangles to - day. Gordon Scott here to - night to arrange for some baling to be done. Then we all went to Richmond Hill.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, June 19</span></h3> <p>Weatehr - very warm with a heavy thunder storm abut noon. Doulas went to Richmond Hill for repairs before dinner, Less + Will went to Ratcliff for load of saw dust. Norman scuffled mangles {probably means mangels} in morning. I spent the afternoon down home. had two cows killed to - day three lightning we expect. Doulas went down to Mr Looley's to - night. L hens hatched 16 ducks to - day. 20 - 4 died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 20</span></h2> <p>Weather - very warm. Men drew cattle up the bank ready to load, Harrie came up about 630 for them. Norman took {tr....?} &amp; {helen?} down to Scotts before dinner Douglas going down later. Will cut top of sweet {illegible} all day. I went over to stephenson's for a short visit at night. Mrs Leather died to-night. Institute meeting to-day at stouffille chesterfield suite &amp; matthews came this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 21</span></h2> <p>Weather - warm. Men went away to bale again Will harrowed in back field. Jim &amp; kids were here. Bee inspector here this a.m. Mother &amp; Laura came up for a visit this afternoon. I went out to {illegible place} for short while to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - - fine day</p> <p>market day 84 Dz eggs 30 pt cream</p> <p>Norman cultivated buckwheat ground Will cut top on sweet clover &amp; spud thistle. Douglas &amp; I called at Mr Leathersat night then went on to Markham for valve for pump.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - rain with light showers in afternoon &amp; more in evening again.</p> <p>Attended S.S. &amp; church in morning Mother &amp; Father came home with us for dinner and we all went to Mrs Leathers funeral in afternoon calling in home on our way back. Spent the evening at home my account of the rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - warm day Douglas cultivated buckwheat ground in morning &amp; Norman sowed buckwheat in afternoon. Will &amp; Norman walked at roots in morning Will hoeing in the afternoon. I worked in garden all morning cleaned south cellar up in afternoon. Dorothy up for a while in afternoon. Iwas out at Craigs for a short while in the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, June 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - steady rain to 1030 clearing &amp; fine in afternoon Mr Leathers came up in morning with the Home Helpers collections &amp; book. Men hoed mangles &amp; finished sowing buckwheat today. I went down home to help mother with sewing all afternoon, Newton came home from hospital while i was their, planted beans in garden at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, June 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - rain &amp; cool with light showers. Will finished rolling buckwheat ground. Norman cut hay in morning sowed buckwheat in orchard after dinner then worked at mangles rest of day. I worked most of day in the garden Myrtle Burr came over about 930 stayed until after dinner.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 27</span></h3> <p>Weather - cool light showers at night then heavy rain during night Men hoed &amp; scuffled potatoes in am then worked at thistles in afternoon. Douglas fixed mower in morning &amp; went to R.H. Laura &amp; Dorothy brought Newton up in the afternoon. Douglas &amp; Norman attended preparatory service at church I went down home Newton stayed here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 28</span></h2> <p>Weather - coudy &amp; cool. Men topped thistle all morning after they brought the cutling for down from Jonathan's. Laura was up for for a short while this a.m. {Illegible name} picnic to-day to busy to go.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 29</span></h2> <p>Weather - strong S.W. winds fair and cool. men spud thistle all {illegible} put hay up in afternoon. Douglas did not go to market to-day. Produce. Eggs 88 pg. Cream 25 pts. I attended a meeting at Kelly {f..?} in afternoon to arrange for strawberry special. Newton went home this afternoon. Doughlas &amp; J. attended entertainment at Cedar Grove given by melody {illegible} was a splendid event &amp; good crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>weather - cloudy at first then clearing. attended S.S. &amp; church {mum?} work {illegible} the S.S. commission service today {smaller text} in afternoon we went down home (all home today)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> <p>weather- {moderately?} warm with showers at night. men all toppled {theaitte?} in {fremon?}. norman cut hay in afternoon Will {hammered?} &amp; {had?} potatos. Douglas did {illegible} joke {illegible} faith &amp; {illegible} {smaller text} with {went?} in morning today about gathering {illegible} to picnic tomorrow wash okay for me, pretty funy day to.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold &amp; windy</p> <p>S.S. picnic at Woodbridge Norman Douglas &amp; I went, I went with our {word cut off} Will had miling &amp; chores done when I we got home. Douglas Woods came here after the picnic to start working.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; cool light showers.</p> <p>men</p> <p>Mrs Walton came over for dinner then we went down to the Royal York to the rose show. Della Stephenson &amp; Cora Hooper went along also. I drove car down. Went down home at night. Got a crate of strawberries to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, July 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - rainy with thunder storms. Men whitewashed stable. Ed Irish here in morning. John &amp; Mr Padget here also (etc.)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, July 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day.</p> <p>Will &amp; Douglas W cut thistles in flats Douglas was to the church yard to a bee. Men picked chickens in afternoon and sprayed orchard. I was away at night (etc.)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, July 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair with heavy rain &amp; {word cut off} at night</p> <p>Douglas went down home after breakfast and got Laura. Men hoed until hay was dry then they put it up in lumps, late on in afternoon Douglas took Will to the street then Laura rode down as far as home.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Market day</td> <td>25 pts cream.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>74 Dz eggs.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>about 1 1/2 lb each.</td> <td>25 chickens</td> <td>60¢ a piece</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, July 7</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair rather cloudy.</p> <p>Attended S.S. &amp; church Mr Gundy preached. fair attendance.</p> <p>Douglas W Douglas &amp; I rested &amp; was reading in the afternoon then we met Will at the corners and went on to Markham &amp; thence up to the camp meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, July 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - dull and cloudy.</p> <p>Men hoed in the morning and put hay up in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wash day for me and ironing.</p> <p>mother up for a while in the afternoon.</p> <p>Jimmmy stayed for supper, Dorothy and [Ella?] came up to practice ball at [?] so called here frist.</p> <p>Douglas and I went down to [McQu...?] [?] taking down some,planks for here and Mr. Hoopers.</p> <p>Built boooth and platform tonight.</p> <p>Little duck got leg cut and broken in trap.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 9</span></h3> <p>weather-fine in morning with storm and heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <p>Men- Douglas and Will hoed, Pat cut weeds, etc.</p> <p>Norman scuffled beans and [mangles?]</p> <p>In afternoon men cut grass in the lawn took old sweet clover out of silo.</p> <p>Billy and jimmy up this afternoon.</p> <p>13 little piggies out in yard during night.</p> <p>Ms.helleme here this a.m. wanted to arrange a fishing trip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day rather cool at night.</p> <p>men</p> <p>Douglas took Laura &amp; I over to McQuays about 330 in afternoon to help with getting ready for the strawberries festival. Keswick Institutes put on the play "The old flag" had a splendid crowd. Gate receipts about $160.00</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, July 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair warmer</p> <p>Men Norman Douglas hoed in morning Will harrowed summer fallow.</p> <p>Pat helped to look for white ducks in morning, found them down the bank. Will, Norman, Douglas drew in four loads hay in afternoon. Pat started cutting sweet clover for silo in afternoon. Laura brought Marian, baby, Doreen and Marguerite up for a short visit. (in John's car.) Norman &amp; I went down to McQuays to help clean up. Douglas went to Richmond Hill for repairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, July 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer.</p> <p>Men</p> <p>Douglas powdered potatoes in mroning &amp; went to Richmond Hill to get more repairs, started to cut sweet closer before dinner and cut all afternoon. The other 3 men drew in hay. Della came up to help me in afternoon, picked 12 chickens after milking was done. Douglas went to Unionville at night for meat so Della got a ride down home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, July 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - mostly fair, rain started about 430 oclock.</p> <p>Silo filling to-day. Douglas did not go to market.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Produce</td> <td>cream 25 pts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>eggs 74 Dz</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>chicks 12 (70¢ each).</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Laura came up to help me for the day.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday, July 14</p> <p>Weather - fair cool.</p> <p>We did not go to S.S. or church, Mr. Barnes of Markham preached to-day We left here at eleven taking Father &amp; Mother up to Margarites for dinnner, then we went for a drive in afternoon.</p> <p>Monday, July 15</p> <p>Weather - fair warmer</p> <p>Wash day for me.</p> <p>Douglas { &amp; Douglas and?} sweet Clover had break in afternoon had to go to Richmond Hill, finished cutting {afront?} 815. Mr Woods came over at night to see Douglas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday, July 16 Weather - fair &amp; Warm. finished filling {nito?} in morning had dinner about eleven. Della came up to help me. men worked at {hay?} in {frild? illegible} from church in afternoon &amp; shocked the nest{rest?} of sweet Clover. I ironed all afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday, July 17 Weather, Fine &amp; warm {He?} filled silo this morning Drew in hay in afternoon {Jertie?} picked black currants &amp; cherries Laura &amp; Della came up to night newton brought up 1 bag potatoes in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday, July 18 Weather, mostly fair turning coolerat night. men worked at hay all day {Pat?} used up most of the day. I picked black currants all afternoon, Wrote Dorothy to-day. Laura came up to-night stayed over.</p> <p>Friday, July 19 Weather - fair &amp; cool {norman scuffled?} potatoes in morning Will &amp; Douglas hoed beans. Douglas (H.?) went to Richmond Hill &amp; newmarket in forenoon afternoon Will &amp; {norman?} went over to {padgats?} to fill {silo?}. Pat &amp; Douglas worked at {lhay?}. Laura &amp; I picked fruit all morning and picked {chick?} in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday, July 20 Weather - fine &amp; warm. men lumped hay &amp; drew in some sweet Clover. Douglas Woods went to city. Laura &amp; Newton here in afternoon. Laura helping to pick currants, Laura &amp; Della here in evening. Produce {Cream?} 19 {pts?} Chicks 25 eggs 74 Dg. Douglas took Will to yonge st at night.</p> <p>Sunday, July 21 Weather - fair &amp; Warm. Douglas went down to city for Mr Mills. norman &amp; Douglas W left for {grimsby?} I went to S.S. In afternoon We took mr mills to St Johns.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, July 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; very warm cool at night.</p> <p>Men drew in sweet clover &amp; hay all day, helped Padgets for a few hours first thing in morning. I picked berries in morning, did up cherries in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - warm with a few showers in afternoon with strong N.W. winds.</p> <p>Men finished haying about 5 o'clock. Norman went back to scuffle beans. Laura was up all day helping me pick fruit and preserve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm.</p> <p>Norman cut alsack early in morning then he &amp; Will hoed potatoes. Pat helped Mr Lundy all day to put chaff blower on threshing maching. Mr Walton here at noon. Pat &amp; I went to Richmond Hill at night for mower repairs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, July 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; very warm.</p> <p>Mr Lundy finished chaff blower. Norman ploughed summer fallow, heavy rain from midnight till morn. Newton, Jean &amp; Marian Evans called for a short visit. I picked berries. Laura came up and stayed over night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, July 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair Morning all men worked at alsike. Laura &amp; I picked beries in morning &amp; chickens in afternoon. Pat - Norman {pares?} green potatoes in the afternoon. Will was hoeing potatoes. I took Laura down home at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, July 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, fair &amp; very very warm.</p> <p>Men finished cutting alsike this a.m. Douglas went to city hurried home and got a track around the wheat. I went to Institute with Mrs Burr to {illegible name}. Norman left before chore time for a boat trip to Niagara. Pat &amp; I went to Richmond Hill at night. Fern Firth up for her Sunday S book.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Produce - .</td> <td>26 chickens.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>70 Dz eggs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18 pts cream.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>211 qt baskets Beans.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, July 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - warm with thunder storm and heavy rain</p> <p>Pat &amp; I left at eleven called for Mr &amp; Mrs {illegible name} &amp; went for a 110 mile motor drive. Orangeville, Bolton, Beeton, etc.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, July 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool.</p> <p>Men cut &amp; shooked wheat, Douglas ploughed until dark. I picked berries most of day. Della &amp; Dorothy up at night. Aunt Marian Scott died to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm.</p> <p>Men cutting wheat again. Wash day for me. Dorothy came up for the day. Newton called at night for her. Made new apple sauce to-night</p> <p>Eggs 130.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 31</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair - fairly warm. Douglas cut barley. Norman, Will shocked wheat Les came up for a short while in the afternoon to help. Della &amp; Dorothy drove up to help pick berries. Mr Woods brought Douglas back to-night</p> <p>Got 147 eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 1</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Douglas finished cutting barley three men shocked barley, then in afternoon drew in 3 loads alsike &amp; threshed it. Newton called up in at night, took some berries down for marian. {chivened?} Nelson to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday August 2</p> <p>Weather as cool</p> <p>men drew aslike and Thriched all day</p> <p>two loads to thresh in the moring,butthey got the field cleared.</p> <p>l'ella came up to help me for the day</p> <p>Billy helped with the chickens.</p> <p>miss hood came up in the evening.</p> <p>mother and laura called in for Della.</p> <p>Saturday August 3 Weather- showers in the moring</p> <p>fair and cooler.</p> <p>Douglas and norman finished threshing abike and threshed some barely.</p> <p>Will and Douglas W. hord potates.</p> <p><br />Produce- Eggs 700g.</p> <p>Cream 14 pt</p> <p>Chicke 25.</p> <p>Douglas went to newmarket in the afternooon will srode to the st with him</p> <p>Norman and douglas cleaned aligesal in the afternoon.</p> <p>newton and laura called in the afternoon</p> <p>mr worc came over at night for douglas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday August 4</p> <p>weather-strong w.wind and cool all day.</p> <p>attended the s.st church</p> <p>Mr worcs back to-day</p> <p>Ella,Jack,Msrggrunte and babe herez dinner,neture came upat not.</p> <p>Jim Atkinson and murry here in the afternoon.</p> <p>spent evening alone at home.</p> <p>Monday August 5</p> <p>Weather-fair cool,strong w winde.</p> <p>Men drew manure.Douglas worked at threshing machine and chopped feed.</p> <p>mr. cromibsby here in morning to talk about fraing.</p> <p>Mr Sloan here at none,about beled straw.</p> <p>I picked berries all day.</p> <p>John and boy brought billy (twas) home at midnight.</p> <p>Will had the day off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 6</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Men drew manure in forenoon Douglas was repairing machine. then in the afternoon they threshed wheat. Dorothy &amp; Mildred came up for a short while in afternoon. W. M. S. meeting to-night I was to busy to go</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 7</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair - Warmer. men drew &amp; threshed wheat all forenoon, and baled straw in the afternoon. Leslie, Johnnie, {Herbie?}, + Mr. Walton helped in forenoon. Mr {McKnill?} here in afternoon. Les took 1 load baled straw down to city in afternoon. Mother here all forenoon helping me. Fern {last name?} here in afternoon. Mrs Craig here in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 8</span></h2> <p>Weather - Cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon. men drew &amp; threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 Oclock. John &amp; Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern {last name?} here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr. {Irish?} here for baling wire.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 9</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer- men scuffled &amp; hoed potatoes in the forenoon. &amp; threshed 2 loads wheat. baling in the afternoon. mr Hooper mr Walton, mr {Pinder?}, Mr {mcKnill?}, John Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs. {last name?} &amp; children here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon.</p> <p>Men drew &amp; threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 oclock. John &amp; Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern Firth here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr Irish here for baling wire.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer -</p> <p>Men scuffled &amp; hoed potatoes in the forenoon &amp; threshed 2 loads wheat, baling in the afternoon. Mr Hooper Mr Walton, Mr Pinder, Mr McRuth, Joh Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs Firth &amp; children here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 10</span></h2> <p>Weather - rain early - then cleared a little, but heavy rain &amp; storm came at noon. Men fried manure spreader. Until wheat dried {up?} then they threshed John &amp; {boy?} &amp; Laura came up. after first stormover John came up for Laura &amp; Herbie.</p> <p>{list} Produce - cream - cream - 18pts. apples - 2 bus. Eggs - 64 Doz. Chickens - 20.</p> <p>Mr. Woods came over in the afternoon for Douglas. Rained heavy at night. Mr Russel had cow killed by lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, August 11</span></h2> <p>Weather - Cloudy with rain then clearing about 830, fine &amp; warm. attended S.S. &amp; Church, rested in the afternoon until about 330 leaving then for a motor drive to Port Perry etc. called at Mr Woods on our way home for Douglas. Douglas with two others boys called in the afternoon for Norman.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, August 12</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair and bright. men ploughed {alrike?} ground Douglas Woods shocked some fallen {sheaves?} " sharpened {binden?} &amp; mower Knives. Wash day for me. Laura, Dorothy &amp; Mildred came up for awhile this afternoon, all spent evening at home. Picked berries all afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 13</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. men drew manure. Douglas cut mixed grain &amp; oats threshed some barely for feed, just before {close?} time. Mervin {Firth?} here for ({letter}) bye {illegible} Laura came up in the afternoon for the boys {forkes?}. Douglas went over to Mr {Harfens?} to help them with tractor. then to Unionville to get meat &amp; hair cut.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 14</span></h2> <p>Weather - partly fair - with heavy rain in the afternoon. men drew manure. Douglas ploughed. I went to an instittute meeting 1/2 ml north Stoufville &amp; took Cora ({H.?}) Edith Craig in the afternoon. Mr Reed here at night, norman took him to city, but both came here for the night. Aley &amp; Laura came up &amp; spent the evening with us.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 15</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. men (Will &amp; Douglas) shocked grain all day Pat ploughed in the forenoon cut oats in the afternoon. Norman took his father to city in the morning &amp; ploughed in afternoon. Mildred &amp; Dorothy came up in the forenoon. Charlie Hooper shot mr Stephenson dog back in our potatoe patch in the morning. Cora &amp; Charlie here at night for apples Leslie took 1 load baled straw to city.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 16</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair. Pat finished cut oats in forenoon. men shocked &amp; Norman &amp; Billy picked apples. threshed 10 loads wheat in afternoon. Alex &amp; John came up to help. Laura came up also to help pick chicks. the three girls went home with John. Mrs Craig here in evening for some apple.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 17</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair with light shower during night. men drew &amp; threshed barely all day, John &amp; Newton here helping. (chopped at night.) I attended {for?} Institute meeting at miss M. {Rodiche?} took Laura, Cora, Edith C.</p> <p>{list} Produce - Cream 15 pte apples 10 bus. Chicks 20 eggs 63 Doz.</p> <p>Mr Woods called for Douglas in the evening. Will &amp; I took Will to Thornhill then we went on up to {Marguerites?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, August 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Attended S.S &amp; church. rested in the afternoon. Went down {home?} at night. Mr Woods brought Douglas over to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, August 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; Warm. men baled wheat straw all forenoon {messino?}, Hooper, Pinder, Walton, Dennis &amp; our 3 boys helped. Norman went down {home?} in afternoon to help draw barely. Laura up in the forenoon to help me. planted flags in the afternoon. Russell Brillingen came over to-nighte and buried his dog.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; lovely Douglas cut goose wheat in morning after 1 hours baling wheat straw Norman cut alfaka {alfalfa?}, Douglas W. on sick {lest} in forenoon. Will shocked wheat Leslie took load straw to town. Newton &amp; Laura called up here for a {list} to get for me before going to town. All the men worked at mixed grain in the back field all afternoon. I made jelly (apple) to-day &amp; cucumber pickles.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair - warmer men finished cutting mix grain to-night. Norman raked hay in afternoon Les took 2 loads straw to city. {Jr} Institute picnic at Stouffville, but to busy to go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer Pat ploughed summer follow in the forenoon the other 3 men put hay up in lumps. Three men came up from home, and they got 12 loads grain threshed. cooking demonstration down home at night which I attended.</p> <p><br />{on separate paper} A creature not {to bought} &amp; good, for human natures daily food. {3 dashes} Mrs Woods address "The Modern Girl." Mrs. Brook, "League {illegible Yahon?} Roll ball. What do you consider the most important virture for a girl to possess. Home. Mrs. Woods. Music arranged by hostess. Hostesses Yertie, Cora, {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{on separate paper} {list}</p> <p>2 quilts 8.00</p> <p>8 6 night gowns 50 4.00</p> <p>8 combinations 50 4.00</p> <p>4 dresses &amp; bloomers 2.00</p> <p>5 slips 25 1.25</p> <p>4 cotton dresses 50 2.00</p> <p>2 rompers 50 1.00</p> <p>3 caps {symbol?}04</p> <p>2 bonnets {same symbol?}04</p> <p>2 coats</p> <p>1 apron 10</p> <p>1 cotton slip 25 25</p> <p>1 cotton combination 50 50</p> <p>4 vests 35 2 140 5 25.90 5 25. 26</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - heavy rain &amp; {covered by folded corner} in the morning then clearing</p> <p>St John's Church was burned, was struck by lightning. Will &amp; Norman ploughed in forenoon Douglas W picked apples. Pat went down to see the ruins then {illegible} to the Aunties. picked chicks in afternoon. Pat ploughed with tractor. Horticulture show to-night to busy to get away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer Will harrowed wheat ground in the forenoon also Norman harrowed alsike ground. Pat ploughed &amp; Douglas herd cows West of barn. two boys came up from home in the afternoon, they finished threshing oats &amp; the goose wheat. Mr. Woods came over in the evening for D. Produce {list} - cream 17 pts chick 18 apples 6 bus. Eggs 58 doz. Douglas attended a meeting at the store to arrange for St. John's Church service.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, August 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm Attended S.S. &amp; Church. After dinner Douglas &amp; I went down and called for father &amp; mother &amp; took them across the lake to {place} &amp; {place} leaving Toronto about twenty five to four returning about eleven O'clock standard time, had a wonderful trip, lake was lovely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, August 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Wash day for me, I spent the day alone as the men all went down home to thresh, &amp; got 21 loads grain threshed. I had milking done when they arrived home. Mr {Fosythe} here to sell some aluminum ware, but I did not get any.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 27</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; cool men all went down home again to-day to thresh. I ironed then rested until milking time as I did not feel extra good all day. I cooked some corn for my dinner the first to have it. had milking &amp; chores nearly all done when men got home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy to-day. men all went down home again to thresh, came up with machine about 3P.M. then drew in 2 loads mixed grain and chopped feed. Les took another load of straw to-day to Mr Hellems. Swim postponed to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with sprinkle of rain in the morning then clearing. The four boys came up from home and helped all day, threshing mixed grain. Laura came up also &amp; stayed over night. she brought up parcel from Eatons. {small rectangle of paper added in at bottom with markings}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 30</span></h3> <p>weather - fair &amp; bright. mens swim to be held to-day. four boys came up from home and they finished the threshing at noon. Norman &amp; Will picked apples all afternoon the two Douglas', Laura &amp; I picked chicks then the D's worked at the tractor till choring time. Pat went to Richmond Hill at night, Norman to Unionville, Douglas went with Newton to Markham, Laura went home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 31</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; Warm Will cultivated wheat ground. Norman went to city, Douglas went to the Ex. with Newton, as his time is up he got paid of. Pat went to market to-day. Produce {list} cream 16 pts apple 12 bus. chicks 18 Eggs 51 Doz. Took Bill to Yong St at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 1</span></h3> <p>Weather fine &amp; warm Gertie not feeling well we did not go to church were alone all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 2</span></h3> <p>Weather fine &amp; warm Bill did not put in an appearance till night Repared tractor &amp; fences, and did some chopping in morning Finished threshing at Browns in afternoon Went to Unionville at night Laura came up in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 3</span></h3> <p>Weather fine &amp; very warm Norm went to exibition Bill ploughed all day Cultivated sweet clover ground worked at it all day Will came up in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; very warm Norm &amp; Bill drew manure all day Finished cultivating in morning &amp; ploughed in field by the fourth in afternoon Laura was here all day Went to Unionville at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - Fine &amp; very warm Men drew manure in morning Norm baled straw at Bob. Scotts in afternoon &amp; Bill ploughed in sand field Ploughed all day over the creek</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 6</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; cooler Norm finished baling straw at Scotts in morning. then picked apples Bill cut weeds in mangelo &amp; then picked apples. Finished ploughing over the creek then we all picked chickens</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; little warmer Market day Produce from farm {list} Cream 17 pts Eggs 48 doz Chickens 16 apples 14 bu Men drew manura all day Jean called in for a visit in afternoon Laura went home at night after being here all week</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; warm Stayed home all day Dr. McKay came over to see Gertie Mrs Craig came up at night Laura came back at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 9</span></h3> <p>Weather Cloudy &amp; strong east wind Men drew manure all day Crushed lumps on fall wheat ground with the {packer?} Dr. McKay was in again to see Gertie. Bill Brooke came in to see about getting fertilizer drill Les. brought out two ton of fertilizer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cooler. very strong W. wind Repaired drill in morning Bill cleaned up wheat Norm cultivated wheat ground with power outfit Leo brought 1 ton fertilizer home Men drew gravel for lane in afternoon Took Gertie to hospital in afternoon Went to Richmond Hill at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 11</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day &amp; did some choping Mr. Brown developed pneumonia today Went down to see Gertie at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 12</span></h3> <p>Weather Fair little warmer &amp; cloudy by night Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day Will Brooks called in &amp; got seed drill Laura &amp; Dorothy were up part of day Went down to see Gertie at night &amp; found her doing fine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Showery in morn &amp; clearing in aft. Ploughed in morning Bill picked apples in morning Norm went to city " " We all picked chickens in afternoon Laura &amp; Dorothy were up in morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool Norm cultivated &amp; harrowed all day with power outfit Bill harrowed field over the creek in morning &amp; picked bartlet pears in afternoon Laura &amp; Dorothy were up during the day Gordon &amp; family called in afternoon In evening went down to see Gertie Gordon &amp; Grace went with me Produce for market {list} Cream 12 1/2 pts Chickins 14 &amp; 8 hens Eggs 41 doz Apples 11 bu</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; dandy Gordon &amp; Jim came over for me in morning &amp; we went to city called to see Gertie &amp; then home again at home rest of day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine &amp; warm south wind Sowed fall wheat all day Norm cultivated &amp; packed all day Bill came home at noon &amp; harrowed in afternoon Laura &amp; Isobel were here most of day Went down to see Gertie at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 17</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair during Early morning clearing &amp; cooler, shower in afternoon All worked on fall wheat land all day Bill also pulled beans in garden Laura &amp; Isobel were here again today they also went to city to see Gertie in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 18</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool strong wind. Finished sowing wheat on {summerfallow?} Bill was rolling &amp; harrowing wheatt ground Norm finished packing wheat ground &amp; then cultivated ploughed oat field We then did some chopping for hogs Went down to see Gertie at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warmer Cleaned cistern out at the house &amp; then went at the buckwheat cut &amp; stooked eleven acres by night Went to Richmond Hill at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine and much same time Men picked apples for city Picked old hens in afternoon Laura &amp; I went down to see Gertie at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warm in day time cool at night Men pulled beans in morning Fuller came down and got the drill to sow wheat Picked flemish beauty pears in morn. Threshed Browns buckwheat in afternoon Market day Produce from farm {list} Cream 18 pts Eggs 29 doz Hens 18 Apples 20 bu also some pears</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 22</span></h3> <p>Weather Fine and warm (cool at night) Attended church in morning Aninarsary Services today Mr. Mr. {Glauchles?} preached morning &amp; evening full house both times Went to city in afternoon &amp; brought Gertie home &amp; spent the evening at home. {pressed leaf? flower petal? below}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warmer Norm &amp; I went to {Bof Deatts?} &amp; balled 12 ton of hay Bill pulled beans &amp; then we picked apples rest of afternoon Corn roast at night in Earny Wattons flats at night, by Young People</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warm Norm &amp; I baled straw at Dr. Duncans Brought the press home &amp; on over to {Pinders?} Bill picked apples in morning &amp; went to John Boyington's with Les. to cut corn Went to Unionville at night. Laura went home (not to stay)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 25</span></h3> <p>Weather Cloudy &amp; very warm Men were away filling silo's all day at Brooks &amp; Rodicks Started cutting seed clover in morning took Gertie &amp; Laura down home &amp; picked apples in afternoon Mr. &amp; Mrs Woods called in the afternoon Must down to get Gertie &amp; Laura at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 26</span></h3> <p>Norm &amp; Bill were filling silo at Rodicks in morning Baled hay at Pindero all day Laur &amp; Gertie were down home in afternoon Bill picked apples in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair in Morn. clouding in afternoon &amp; warm Men filling silo at Young Bros in morn &amp; Hooper's in afternoon Cut clover for seed in morning &amp; picked fowl in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair &amp; warm Threshed buckwheat to-day left three loads Market day Produce from farm {list} Cream 16 pts Eggs - 22 doz Hens 12 Pears &amp; apples {Gork?} Bill to Thornhill at night Della Burr came over this fore-noon to see Gertie &amp; brought her a bouquet of roses.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy showery in morn &amp; cooler Gertie &amp; I were home all day Marguerite Dawn &amp; Newton came up in morning for a while &amp; in afternoon John &amp; Marguerite &amp; {Doreen?} called on there way home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy. Cool &amp; clearing in afternoon Bill went silo filling at Jack Allens Norm &amp; I finished threshing buckwheat put machine in barn &amp; then drew in couple of lots of beans Newton Brown came up in morning to get a {hufer?} off Laura came up in morning with Newto stayed all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; quite warm Norm &amp; I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Laura &amp; Gertie</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; quite warm Norm &amp; I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Gertie &amp; Laura went down home in morn afternoon. Mrs Craig here in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 2</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy cool &amp; strong East wind Picked apples first then threshed beans &amp; got the rest in Les took load of straw to city Men filling silo at {fno.?} Calvert in afternoon (finishing silo filling) Laura &amp; Gertie down home in the forenoon. W.M.S meeting at church to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - Strong S.W. Wind drew in 1 load clover to windy for the job so, rake it up. then men went at cleaning the slio out. Laura &amp; I went down home in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 4</span></h3> <p>Weather fair with cool wind. Men drew in clover. Douglas made cider in between loads. Douglas picked hens in the afternoon.</p> <p>(TO MUCH SPACE) {three crossed out vertical lines below}</p> <p>Laura went down home after dinner came back at night with John. Douglas Woods called for Norman and they went to teh city at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Markham fair day. Douglas went to market. Produce {list} 2 {number or?} more bus apples. 10 hens 22 doz eggs. 23 pts cream Douglas took Laura &amp; I down home at night for a while to see Father. Laura made the tomato soup in afternoon. men finished drawing in clover to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - strong S.W. wind fair &amp; bright. Douglas &amp; Norman attended church sermon on {place?} In afternoon Douglas &amp; I went for a drive, then went in home &amp; stayed for tea, {illegible} Charlie {last name} were here while we were away. Jack &amp; Marguerite called for some jars.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 7</span></h3> <p>Weather. cool &amp; bright. Men started at {mangles?} this morning {mr?} Knights were here to see about baling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Men worked at roots to-day 1 cow &amp; 1 load hogs went away to-day. Laura &amp; I went down home in the afternoon, Newton here at night. Father had been very sick in the morning. Mr Wilkinson had another stroke to-day. Mr. Padget called in to ask for Father this morning. Jim over in the afternoon to get the potato digger.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine &amp; cool Men finished {mangles?} late noon Picked apples &amp; drew in the pumpkins in the afternoon. 1 mangle weighed 15 Ibs 10 g. Laura &amp; I went down home again this afternoon. Mrs Craig here {&lt;- added in later} in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - very heavy frost this {illegible} fair &amp; cool. Men &amp; Laura went down home in the forenoon, men to bale a stack of hay. I started to make Douglas smock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold east wind all day rained during night. Norman went over to Jim G. to bale Pat hired Newton to go also. Will picked apples all forenoon Pat &amp; Billy made cider, 13 gallons {amount added later}, in the afternoon all picked hens afternoon Laura &amp; I went down home for the afternoon. John came up at night for {canvase?} cover to put on baled hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy at first then clearing to a fine day, then cloudy in p.m. Norman &amp; Will chored till it dried of then picked apples rest day and finished the {illegible} Douglas went to market produce - {list} 22 pts cream 15 hens 11 gal. cider 2 {bends snow?} 1 bus STL. apples. about 5 {baracks?} 23 eggs. Norman took Laura &amp; I down home in the afternoon, Pat called in on way home from city, but I stayed until night. he took Will to Yonge St. Mr Wilkinson died to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - rather cloudy. Douglas went to church, he took me down home first &amp; took Newton around to church with him. I stayed at home all day. Dear Father died about eight {Deboch?} at night, all home but Alex at the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Men picked apples all day. Douglas took me down home after dinner &amp; came down at night for me. Miss Brooking from the Alexander Industrial home called in the afternoon. Douglas &amp; I called at Wilkinson's on way up at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer Men started to pick potatoes Les &amp; boys were up in the forenoon. Douglas &amp; I went to the city in the forenoon, &amp; went down home at night for a while. Mr Wilkinson buried at Thornhill this after noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; cooler men finished potatoes abotu eleven O'clock. Isabel came up for me about ten thirty Dear father buried this afternoon. We stayed for tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; much cooler. Men picked apples. Douglas attended Pinders sale in the afternoon, bought a jersey cow $162. I was alone in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 18</span></h3> <p>Weather. cool Men picked apples Douglas made cider &amp; picked hens. Norman went to Unionville at night, Will &amp; Douglas caught {pullets?} at night &amp; put in hen house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Men picked apples. Douglas went to market Mr Hooper went down with him. He called at his mother's on way home. Dorothy came up for the day. Laura called in on way up to Janet French. Jr 2. meeting at Mrs Calverts. Produce - {list} hens - 20 Eggs - 18 Doz. Cream - 21 pts Apples - Cider - Douglas &amp; I went down home for the evening. Alex {illegible} were out, Marguerite's &amp; {Brockle-bonks?} were down also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer. Attended church service. We went for a drive in the afternoon, spent evening at home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy, looking like rain. Men picked apples all day. I had a big washing. Mother &amp; Laura were here for a short while in afternoon. Douglas attended at meeting at Mr {F Streis?} at night to arrange about hunting trip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong east wind with rain Men clipped cattle, &amp; worked arround the stable Repaired a bale block Did some chopping in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; showery Put up seven bags of potatoes Norm went to city Bill &amp; I picked some apples had to stop on account of rain then clipped two cows John came up and got Gertie then took them up to Sharon Della was up all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; showery all day Men swept cobwebs down in stable cleaned up the beams. cleaned out {evtroughs?} on barn also picked over apples for city. Kept back all day Attended a political meeting at Richmond Hill at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, Clearing &amp; little cooler Picked apples all day Made cider in afternoon Dell came up to-day Went up to Sharon at night for Gertie &amp; Mrs. Brown took Della &amp; Dorothy along Mr Woods called for a short visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Left Page}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_October_26"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, October 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_October_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, October 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Marriages"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Marriages</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DEATHS"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">DEATHS</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 26</span></h2> <p>Weather Mostly Fair</p> <p>Men picked apples all day</p> <p>Market day Produce from farm</p> <p>Cream 20 {illegible}</p> <p>Eggs 21 dz</p> <p>Cider 13 gal</p> <p>Apples about 20 {illegible}</p> <p>Laura came up for a while in afternoon.</p> <p>Took Bill to Sheet at night</p> <p>{Right Page}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 27</span></h2> <p>Weather Fair. Strong winds a little cooler attended church in morning Mr Barns of Markham took the service.</p> <p>{Cut off by newspaper clipping} in for a basket of apples</p> <p>while in afternoon</p> <p>Y.P.S at night</p> <p>an adress on Well</p> <p>{Newspaper Clipping}</p> <p>Pavillion, to Mr and Mrs W. Ross Strike (nce Eloie Classelman), bowmanville, a son. 09</p> <p>=== WALKER === - On Monday, 26th March, at the Wellesley Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Walker, a daughter. 09</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Marriages</span></h2> <p>=== BAXTER - MAXWELL === - On Saturday, March 24, 1928, at Deer Park United Church, by the Rev. Dr. R. P. MacKay, Elizabeth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Maxwell, Locust Hill, to Mr George Baxter, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter, Agincourt 09</p> <p>=== INGS - ATKINSON === - On Thursday, March 22nd, at the Presbyterian Church, Richmond Hill, by the Reverend C. A. Mullen Aileen Alfreda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, Richmond Hill, to Mr. Jasper Harold Ings, B.A.Sc., son of Lieutenant - Colonel A. E. Ings and Mrs. Ings of Prince Edward Island. 09</p> <p>=== McCONNELL - THOMPSON === - On Saturday, March 24 1928, at Davenport Road Presbyterian Church, Toronto, by the Rev. J. A. Hilts, Lena, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thompson, 46 Highview Crescent, to Arthur Pearson McConnell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McConnell, Toronto. 09</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DEATHS</span></h2> <p>=== BEATTIE === - At the residence of his father and mother in the Township of Binbrook, Harold Winford Beattie, the son of Harry and Martha Beattie, aged {cutoff} years.</p> <p>=== BEER === - On Monday, March 26, Olive May, beloved wife of Gordon S. Beer and eldest daughter of Thomas F. and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Other part of the newspaper cutout slipped in shows a photo of David H. Scott captioned with "MOURNED BY FRIENDS" and with a blurb about him: "Popular Official of the T. Eaton Company, Limited, Whose Funeral Yesterday Was Attended by Many Friends.}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair. Strong winds &amp; little cooler Attended church in morning Mr Barns of Markham took the service Nat. Lewis called in for a basket of apples Newt brought Jean &amp; Mrs Brown up for a little while in afternoon, We attended y.p.s. at night Mr Bowes gave an adress on Will {Hoeyey'o?} life.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Men picked apples to-day. Douglas feeling not extra good today Jim Allen brought furnace coal in the forenoon. Les up in after noon drawing apples to cellar. I picked up some sweet apples for apples butter &amp; did up blue grapes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold East wind all day. Men picked apples. I spent most of day sewing. Stocks were away down to-day. Everybody stayed home to-night and listened to Sinclair &amp; {Cam Cody?} &amp; speaches. {Liquid splotches near the end}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - a dull drizzle day but milder. Men chopped in forenoon &amp; etc. pulled vegetables &amp; Glads &amp; Dalies Election day Douglas &amp; Norman went out to vote. Douglas did some plowing with tractor</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 31</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy with rain in the evening. I took nine bags apples over to {Lapp's?} milk to make apple butter Laura went along also had a fine visit at Scotte, Dima's &amp; attended Halloweene Concert at Miss Freeman's school got home about seven O'clock. Men ploughed &amp; picked apples.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, rainy all day long. Della came up to help me for the day. Men picked hens, made cider, and did some plowing. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Oil truck here to-day. at night Pat took me over to the Dr's Della went along also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm (lovely day.) Men picked apples all day. Douglas went to market, Laura, Dorothy, and I went along, went on up to Richmond Hill on way home but did not find Mr {Lunar?} home. Newton here to-day for a while. Della went home to-night. Pat went out to store at night to arrange for hunting trip. Produce - {list} Eggs 27 Dz. Cream 23 pts Cider 14 gallons hens 16 apples. 5 barrels &amp; more.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair - mild. Attended church serivices. {Boy?} Grove anniversary to-day. {Lorne?} &amp; Della came up in the afternoon for a visit. Douglas left at eleven O-clock p.m. for the hunting trip. Laura came up for the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - cool with some showers. Men picked apples till noon &amp; finished the picking. Norman ploughed all afternoon, Will picked up fallen spies. Laura picked up a few {sutton beaty?} then Norman &amp; Laura went up to Marguerites at night. John brought Mother up to stay with me, then went on to Unionville. (etc.) Will did not feel good all day so rode to Yonge St with Norm and went on to the city. I washed to-day. Will Brooke here in the afternoon for a while.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, November 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Norman &amp; I in for chores milking etc. as Will did not get back. Norman ploughed all day. Billy (horse) brought back this morning. Mother &amp; I had a busy day mending.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, November 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - cool South West wind. Norman &amp; I did milking &amp; chores in morning. Then he ploughed all day. Will arrived at noon. Mother &amp; I walked down home afterdinner then went on to the W.M.S. meeting at the church, stayed for tea &amp; the Thank Offering meeting at night it was a lovely meeting Mrs Forbes of Weston addressed the meeting &amp; had views on her work of Trinidad. Not so large a crowd as usual, ploughing match on at G.S. Henry's. Mother &amp; I called in home on our way back &amp; rode up with Norman. Will cleared out hen house &amp; pig pen and picked up more apples in afternoon. {65?} eggs. to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 7</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; milder. Men ploughed in forenoon, Norman broke tractor, then went to Richmond HIll got back at noon. Men ploughed potatoes out in the orchard afterdinner then they ploughed wiht the horses. Clarence Pinder here for a bale of Straw. Mr {Lunar?} came out to see me about Norman going to Hamilton to-morrow with him Mother went down home after breakfast and John brought her up about 8.30 at night. Norman went away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Norman left shortly after seven to go to Mr {Lunua's?} then on to Hamilton, did not get home until six p.m. Will &amp; I did chores at noon &amp; night. Men made cider at night. Will ploughed all day. John here at night, also Mr Flett for four his spies. Norm went out to store about ten for the truck. 53 eggs to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Norman went to market. Will &amp; I did chores all day. Mother walked down home in the afternoon got back at chore time. Will ploughed in afternoon, but just chored all forenoon. Produce from farm - {list} 30 1/2 eggs cider 6 gall. apples 53 eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; bright with rain at night Mother walked down home in forenoon. litter {carnies?} broke this morning. I did not got to church, I heard Rev Rich-Roberts of Sherbourne United Church preach an {armistesee?} sermon. Norman went away after dinner. Mr Lewis &amp; wife called for a basket of Macintosh apples. Mother got back about 530. all_ spent the evening at home. 54 eggs to-day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with light showers occasionally. Men ploughed all day. Mother &amp; I got {forer?} ready to roast. John &amp; the girls came up for tea, then John went on over for Isabel &amp; mother went home for the night. 42 eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday november 12</p> <p>weather-dull &amp; rather warm.</p> <p>men ploughed all day.Chopped feed for a while after dinner.</p> <p>katie craig come up at noon for some ice,but had none.</p> <p>Isabel and I spent the day doing fancy work etc.</p> <p>Jack brought,mother,Marguerite and Doreen here to-night.</p> <p>norman went to the dis tonight.</p> <p>45 eggs</p> <p></p> <p>Wednesday november 13</p> <p>weather-rained most of forenoon and dull all afternoon.</p> <p>men chored etc in forenoon (picked up apples)</p> <p><i> ploughed all afternoon.</i></p> <p>John up in forenoon,girls drove up in the afternoon,mother went home with them.</p> <p>Isobel,marguerite and doreen went over to isobels home at night while john was at preparatory service.</p> <p>I rode down with norman.</p> <p>Quite a number present.</p> <p>Leslie came home to-night.</p> <p>45 eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with rain in the afternoon &amp; heavy rain at night. Norman finished ploughing with tractor in afternoon, then, cleaned out the gents stall, Will ploughed all day. John brought mother up in the morning and took Marguerite &amp; Isobel to city returning about two p.m. so mother went home with him. we {Rept Doreem?} 52 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool. Men ploughed all forenoon. In afternoon. Will made 14 gallon cider. Norman ploughed &amp; picked over apples. Laura came up in the afternoon and took, Isobel, Marguerite, and Doreen down home, I went down at night with Norman &amp; brought Marguerite, Doreen home, Isobel went home. Douglas returned about one O'clock a.m. brought one deer home. 45 eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool. Men ploughed all day, Norman took prince out to Kelly (with lame foot.) Douglas went to market to-day. at night took Will to Thornhill, Marguerite Doreen &amp; I went along. Institute to-day at Burn's. Mr Pinder, Newton Burn &amp; Jim were here at night &amp; cut the deer up. Produce - {list} 14 gal. cider 26 1/2 Doz eggs 24 pts cream. 49 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - dull &amp; mild. Attended church service &amp; {communion?} Marguerite cooked the venison dinner. Jack came down for dinner and they left about four O'clock. I attended youn peoples at night Mrs Woods adressed the meeting, (On Quebec.) quite a number present. Norman &amp; Will off to-day. Douglas took venison over Mr F {Stevens?} and called at church for me. 45 Eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - strong East wind with heavy rain, turning, cold at night. Douglas put some apples in cellar &amp; put on storm doors, Norman chored &amp; picked over snow apples. Will came back at night. Teacher traing class held at Markham got ready but did not get over to it.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, November 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool. Will &amp; Norman ploughed in forenoon, men chopped feed right after dinner. Wash day for me. Douglas took Bales up to Mr R Nichols to bale hay to-morrow. Mrs Walton was here for tea and she - I attended a meeting at Burns to arrange Supper list for oyster supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, November 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Douglas &amp; Norman baled 8 tons hay at {Rons?} Nichols. Will did chores &amp; drew manure in garden. Laura was up for the afternoon. Della Burn was here at noon. Party at D Brown's we did not go.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool 1 heavy frost. Douglas &amp; Will clipped two cows in forenoon, put apples down celler cleaned hen house etc. Norman took part of day of. Man here selling tin parts. had another roast of venison to-day. Edith Craig has typhoid fever. 36 eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; quite cool. men made cider and picked 4 ducks and 2 geese. Ruby &amp; {Mirrin?} {Finth?} here this a.m. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Douglas Woods here in the evening. Practice at church for xmas entertainment (first practice) I do not go on account of city to-morrow.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Norman spent most of day in bed and going to see the Dr. Will did chores &amp; was digging at a dead apple tree. Pat went to market, Della Burn, Mildred Woods, Dorothy, &amp; I went to town, met Helen Rodick at 2.45 then went to the museum on Bloor St. West. Produce from farm - {list} Cream - 22 pts. eggs - 25 1/2 doz. Cider - 14 gallon. ducks - 4 geese - 2 apples. - {list end} Pat called for us and we all went to Rodicks for {illegible} pat came down at night for me. Della {illegible} house for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. We attended S.S. &amp; church in forenoon, Newton &amp; Della came up for a venison, dinner. I took my class to-day first since I was sick. Norman spent most of day in bed. I went out to Craigs for the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair a little milder. Norman went to city for the day. Will &amp; Pat raked &amp; burned leaves Pat helped me to stuff my down comforter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, November 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; bright. Pat burned brush piles &amp; leaves all forenoon, Will was raking leaves. Norman took most of day of. Mrs Joe Frisheller did about 4.15 p.m. to-day at her son (Edward's)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, November 27</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with light showers. Men raked leaves &amp; picked over potatoes in morning, in the afternoon they were plowing. Pat took me down to the church in the afternoon then we went on to Richmond Hill. Oyster Supper at church at night splendid crowd &amp; {cment?} given by Mr A. Pack of Toronto. Alex here in afternoon with another man.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - brighth &amp; cold. Men ploughed in the forenoon Pat &amp; I went down to help clean up after oyster supper, Della Burn went along also. In afternoon we went to city to see Roleon &amp; Jolson. then on to Royal Fair. Many Rodick Will Brooks &amp; Rhea Scott had tea with us at Cole's. Fern Firth up in the morning. Saw 23 people we knew at the fair.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - very cold. Men picked fowl &amp; made cider. Mrs J Calvert &amp; Janet French were here in the afternoon. Douglas Woods called in the evening. Pat &amp; I attended a 10{cent symbol?} social at church and some decided we would not have a Christmas entertainment just a Xmas Supper &amp; games. Mr Hills barn burned to-night. (Coldest weather since 1875 for so early.) Made xmas cake to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cold Strong S.W. Winds. men chored all day 1 pipes froze up so they had to water cattle by pail. Douglas went to market <i> took Will to Thronhill at night.</i> Produce - {list} 14 gal cider 28 pts cream 5 ducks. 2 geese. 24 1/2 Doz eggs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 1</span></h3> <p>Weather - still cold but not such strong wind snow at night We attended S.S. &amp; church. Norman went away after dinner. We rested in afternoon and attended young pepoles at night. Slides on Pilgrim Progress, Alice went down with us. 49 Eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - ground covered with snow rather cold. Pat &amp; Norman chopped feed, Pat took car down to garage then on down to Scotts &amp; Rodicks to see abotu baling. Mr Pinder here in forenoon. Ruby Firth up for milk. At night I took Alice Wilkinson over to the teacher training class which we both enjoyed very much, sorry it was last night. Will came back at night. Wash day for me. 14 hogs went to town in afternoon. 48 Eggs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, December 3</span></h3> <p>Tues - Weather - lovely bright day rather cold. Pat &amp; Norman went down to Mr Rodicks to bale straw. Will did chores all day. Mr Pinder brought scales back. 39 Eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, December 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold &amp; blustery roads pretty heavy in places. Pat &amp; Norman went down to Mr rodicks again to bale straw. Will chored all day. I attended the 20th annual W.M.S. at church in the afternoon. I was relected Treasure (for the last nine yrs.) a S.S. meeting &amp; board meeting to be held at night was post poned on account of roads. 54 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy &amp; milder. Pat &amp; Norman baled hay all day at Mr Rodicks, then Norman took bales down to Mr Scotts. Pat took me to Langstaff before he went to work, for the 8.15 car. Met Marguerite and Isobel at Eaton's at 12 Oclock. I arrived home at 9 p.m. Will made 15 1/2 gallons cider. 59 Eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, December 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - north east wind and cloudy. Pat &amp; Norman baled hay at Mr Scotts in forenoon. in afternoon they picked fowl. Will made 10 gallon cider. Della came up up for short visit in the afternoon, Norman went to Unionville at night. Pat rode down to garage with him to get his car.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 7</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy with snow at night. men chored &amp; drew out manure. Douglas went to market. Newton came up in afternoon for Young's scalding trough &amp; brought up some turnips. Produce - {list} 25 1/2 gallon cider 27 Doz eggs. 26 pt cream. 2 geese 5 ducks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day a little sunshine in the afternoon. Attended S.S. &amp; Church in forenoon. John came up for dinner with us. called in home on our way down for mother in afternoon then, we went on up to Marguerite's for the rest of day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy not ver cold. Pat &amp; Norman went down to Mr Scotts to bale in forenoon, broke baler, and norman got home about eleven Oclock. Pat &amp; Mr Lunar went on to Hamilton for repairs. Laura was up for short while late in afternoon, also Ruby Firth. Pat &amp; I got ready after supper to go to unionvill when fuese blew out in car so I stayed at home. Pat went on with the hunter crowd to FranklinSthen's to an oyster supper. made mincemeat to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, December 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - milder with heavy snowfall at night. Will drew manure to-day &amp; chored Douglas &amp; Norman went down to Mr Schotts with repairs for baler took most of day to repair it, so no baling done. John came up in afternoon with with some fresh pork for us. at night Douglas took me to unionville. S.S. meeting at church but we did not go. Russel Burs three here hunting rabbits. 63 eggs to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, December 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold day. Douglas &amp; Norman went down to MrScotts &amp; finished baling there at noon then moved on to Thomson's for the afternoon. Will drew manure &amp; chored all day. Will &amp; I did milking. Mr French down at night for milk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cold north Easterly winds, with snow. Douglas &amp; Norman went on over to bale for the day. Will chored, and he &amp; I did milking. 58 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, December 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - misty, mild day. Douglas &amp; Norman baled in forenoon. In afternoon they picked fowl. Will chored &amp; made cider.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; mild. Douglas went to market Billy went along. men chored &amp; drew manure. I attended Jr {Inot?} at Della Stephenson's in afternoon. Pat took Will to Yonge St at night. Produce from Farm {list} 4 bus apples. 2 geese 3 ducks. 29 1/2 Doz eggs. 25 pts cream 12 gallon cider.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy a little colder. attended S.S. &amp; church. Mr &amp; Mrs Rev Woods had dinner with us and Mrs Brooke came for dinner and spent the day with us. We attended young people at night calling in home on our way back. miss Laura Frierheller died at noon to-day. age 49 Will came back to-night. norman went away for afternoon &amp; evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - north east, cold wind. a little snow. Douglas + Norman went over to finish baling at Thomson, amount 46 tons. J Calvert down in forenoon for calf, gas truck up this morning. Will chored &amp; drew manure. Wash day for me. Laura came up in afternoon to celebrate her birthday (gave her some silverware). They went to show at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, December 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - Fair cloudy with sleat all day.</p> <p>Men moved on over to Mr A Vanhorne's started about 11 P.M. Will chored &amp; picked over apples. Miss Furheller funeral to-day. {Short?</p> <p>{Shut?} of with milk to-day so had to separate twice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, December 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with sleat all day. men still baling at Vanhornes. Will chored &amp; drew manure. Warren Boynton ask us to go to a Xmas entertainment at Headford, in his sleigh. stormy so did not go.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold north east wind quite stormy, mostly sleat. I sent my xmas parcel over to Auntie's to-day with Dorothy. Men finished baling at Vanhorne's, 47 tons. I spent the afternoon with the Craigs. no cars going up &amp; down fourth to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, December 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - very cold &amp; blustery. fourth still closed for cars. Pat &amp; norman went over &amp; got bales brought it, to Charlie Boynton's and brought tractor home to grind feed. Will made cider &amp; chroed. Douglas norman &amp; I finished picking the geese. Norman drew truck down to corner with the team. newton and Della were up in afternoon took parcel over to Burrs for me.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - North West wind, cold. norman drew car down to corner so Pat could go to town. Will went down to bring team back as norman went into our place to help thresh, but broke machine so he came home for dinner. Produce from farm - {list} cider 18 gallons. Eggs 33 1/2 Doz. cream 36 pts geese 4 apples 5 bus. {list end} Della came up for afternoon - Laura called for her. Ruby Firth here. norman drew car up at night {from?} Hoopers. went to corner to meet Leslie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, Ideal, bright Sunny day. no one went to S.S. or Church as Pat &amp; norman had boils on neck. norman went out to see Edith Craig in afternoon. Mother &amp; Dorothy came up for a short while in afternoon, then went on out to see Edith. Charlie Hooper came over in the morning and took our milk to corner. {line of watery ink stain below}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - East Wind, with heavy snow fall all day. Norman went to city for the day. Sleighing party for S.S. put of on account of storm, just had the aupper, not many present either. I did not go as Will went to city about 4 Oclock, so Pat and I were alone for chores. {dot-like watery ink stain below near bottom left corner.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 26</span></h3> <p>Weather, cloudy with south west wind somewhat blustery. Charles Hooper took our milk down this morning. norman went out &amp; got rad for the tractor &amp; chopped feed in forenoon. I got my shaggy rug out in morning. took Sleigh on norht trip this p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Firiday, December 27</span></h3> <p>Weather,-cloudy &amp; mild. norman took milk to corner then went on to Boyington's for goose from Curl &amp; took Les &amp; {growirs?} down &amp; brought bread back. Douglas took car to garage to get teh clutch fixed. Della came up in the morning &amp; stayed for the day. Douglas went over to Padget after dinner to get a young goose as Curlo turned out a gander also. We sent our old one to market alive weighing 19 Ibs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy &amp; mild with light showers. Mother &amp; I went to city with Douglas, Mr Cummingham rode to Thornhill with us. got picture for {Dett?} to-day, also 1Dg (14) towels &amp; 3 Dg handkerchiefs for the range orphange norman alone to-day. Walter Craig was up in afternoon. Produce - {list} 30 Dg eggs 33 pts cream 3 ducks 1 goose 8. bus apples. {list end} Pat won african gander at store at night in the ripple for 204. held m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - Some Sunshine, mild turning colder at night. Douglas took me down to S.S. hut he came home on account of boils on his neck, I Walked up after S.S. and did not stay for church. norman away for day. Cora Hooper &amp; Eileen Pratt here in afternoon. Spent evening at home reading etc. 70 eggs to-day. held milk to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool.</p> <p>Norman went over home frenoon returning in afternoon at chore time. Newton up in up in afternoon at chore time. Nestor up in frenoon. I chert here at noon with two fees and they bought Billy (horse).</p> <p>Douglar attended the nomination at unimimile in afternoon a good crowd. Will came home at night.</p> <p>Pat killed old goose &amp; picked her in the morning.</p> <p>I washed storm windows in afternoon ha ha.</p> <p>Weather - bright &amp; mild.</p> <p>Douglar &amp; Dorman went over to Charlie. Boyotins to take for the day. C.Hopin took our milk to corner for us. Dorothy come up in morning to help me, but went home in afternoon. Ruby firth up for milk. Had to separate to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>Books I read during winter of 1929 + 1930 + 1931</p> <p>The keeper of the bees</p> <p>The girl from Montana</p> <p>Polly and Eleanor</p> <p>A minister of Grace</p> <p>The white flag (Gord)</p> <p>Her fathers daughter (Lord)</p> <p>With Lee in Virginia</p> <p>At the south gate</p> <p>Painted fires</p> <p>Mr Miller 62 Feb 23/29</p> <p>E Harper 31 Dec/28</p> <p>J. Ash 39 Nov 2/28</p> <p>Mr Walton 42 June/29</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun July 21 = 1928 D &amp; J - took Mr Mills to St John's pm {symbol below?}</p> <p>Fri Aug 23. 1928 St John Church struck with lightning &amp; burned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Back cover}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed